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Air Pollution Control - State Facility Permit

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Businesses that emit pollutants into the air need permits from the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC). Facilities that emit at certain levels must get a State Facility Permit.

The DEC requires the State Facility Permit if a facility meets any one of the following conditions:
  • emits more than 12.5 tons per year of either mononitrogen oxides (NOx) or volatile organic compounds (VOCs); or,
  • emits more than 50 tons per year of sulfur dioxide SO2, carbon monoxide (CO), or particulate matter (PM); or
  • emits more than 5 tons per year of a single hazardous air pollutant (HAP) and 12.5 tons per year (total) of all HAPs; or
  • emits more persistent, bioaccumulative or toxic compounds than allowed for by table 1 found in 6 NYCRR §201-9.
Businesses that emit less than 50% of the major source thresholds, noted above, should submit the Air Facility Registration. Businesses with facilities emitting at or above the major source thresholds should file for a Title V Permit.

Additional resources

NYS Department of Environmental Conservation

Address
Division of Air Resources


1 Hunter's Point Plaza


47-40 21st Street



Long Island City NY 11101-5407
Website http://www.dec.ny.gov/
Phone (718) 482-4997
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