Air Quality Regulations

Our brochure, EMAP Answers Questions About AIR PERMITS in Pennsylvania, provides answers to some common questions small business owners have about air emissions and permits.

The resources below will help you learn about local, state and federal air pollution regulations and how they apply to your business.

In Pennsylvania, Allegheny and Philadelphia counties have air pollution control regulations separate from the rest of the state. If your business is in one of those counties, refer to the links below. Federal air pollution regulations apply to all facilities in the U.S.

• Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) Bureau of Air Quality
(applies to all counties except Allegheny and Philadelphia)
	o DEP Air Quality Regulations (PA Code Article III)
	o DEP Proposals Open for Comment
	o DEP Air Permit Information and Application Forms

• Allegheny County Health Department (ACHD) Department of Air Quality
	o ACHD Air Pollution Control Regulations
	o ACHD Permit Application Forms

• Philadelphia Department of Public Health Air Management Service (AMS)
	o Phildelphia AMS Air Pollution Control Regulations
	o Philadelphia AMS Permitting Forms, Applications, and Instructions

Many forms and applications require you to provide codes classifying the type of business you operate. You can look up these codes on the following websites:

Standard Industrial Classification Codes (SIC)
North American Industry Classification System (NAIC)

If you have any questions about the various regulations, forms, and applications or how they might apply to your company, contact an EMAP Consultant for assistance. EMAP can provide you with individual assistance that is free and confidential.