Overview

On behalf of the State Air Pollution Control Board, DEQ's Air Division is responsible for carrying out the mandates of the Virginia Air Pollution Control Law, as well as meeting Virginia's federal obligations under the Clean Air Act.

The Air Division's programs protect and enhance public health and the environment by controlling present and future sources of air pollution. The division ensures the safety and quality of the air in Virginia by monitoring and analyzing air quality data, regulating sources of air pollution, and working with local, state and federal agencies to plan and implement strategies to protect Virginia’s air quality.  

The state’s air quality programs develop and implement regulations, policy, and guidance, and pursue necessary enforcement actions, to ensure that the provisions of the Virginia Air Pollution Control Law and the Commonwealth’s responsibilities under the federal Clean Air Act are met.

Core Responsibilities

  • Developing and implementing programs designed to ensure that Virginia meets national air quality standards.
  • Regulating the emission of air pollutants from industries and facilities by issuing and ensuring compliance with permits that set limits that protect public health.
  • Monitoring Virginia's air quality.
  • Investigating complaints and violations of Virginia's air quality laws.
  • Developing state rules governing air quality standards.

Dept. of Energy Boiler MACT Technical Assistance Program

The Virginia Department of Environmental Quality and the U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) Mid-Atlantic Clean Energy Application Center  presented a webinar on the DOE Boiler MACT Technical Assistance program.

Fees Under the Virginia Air Pollution Control Law

Many sources with permits under the Virginia Air Pollution Control Regulations will be required to pay new fees. Additional information can be found here.

Public Notification for Virginia Clean Diesel Project

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has awarded the  Virginia Department of Environmental Quality a grant for the Virginia Clean Diesel project.
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Virginia Department of
Environmental Quality
629 East Main Street
P.O. Box 1105
Richmond, VA 23218
(804)698-4000

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