Do I need an air permit? If so, which one? Which application forms are needed? Or do I need to submit a construction application?
Any business or industry (e.g. source) that emits or has the potential to emit pollutants into the air may be required to obtain an air permit from DEQ. DEQ issues permits for new sources, for existing sources, and for sources that are undergoing a modification to industrial processes. If your business resides in Lane County, contact the
Lane Region Air Protection Agency for assistance on air permitting questions.
Even when a permit is not required, many sources are required to submit a construction application (Notice of Construction, or NC) to DEQ. Construction notification rules (
Division 210) outline which types of construction projects must submit an NC application. DEQ has created an
Notice of Construction Fact Sheet to help explain when a construction application may be required. Generally, installing or constructing something which emits air pollutants will at least require an NC application and may require an air permit. See
Notice of Construction Instructions.
DEQ staff are available for pre-application meetings upon request. Please contact the appropriate
DEQ regional office to request a meeting. If you would like DEQ to conduct a more in-depth review of your existing or proposed facility and provide a written determination regarding air permit applicability, you must submit an NC application.
Find the Right Permit Type for Your Business
DEQ designed a step-by-step process to assist a facility in determining if there is a need for an air permit and to identify the correct permit type. DEQ has four types of Air Contaminant Discharge Permits, listed here in order from lowest fees/complexity to highest fees/complexity: Basic ACDP, General ACDP, Simple ACDP, and Standard ACDP.