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Air Permitting

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AQMD Air Permits

How to clear the biggest hurdles in the South Coast Air Quality Management District (AQMD) permitting process.

What Is an Air Permit?

An air permit is a document that allows you to construct or operate a piece of equipment that emits air contaminants. Think of it like a smog registration for your car.

A permit is issued after you submit a permit application to the AQMD. Once you submit your application, a permit engineer will review your application to determine if a permit can be granted. If that happens, it means your equipment is expected to comply with all applicable air-quality rules and regulations.

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The 3 Steps to Obtaining an Air Permit

Getting an air permit is a three-step process. 
  1. Preparation and submission of a complete air permit application.
  2. Responding to any question or requests for additional information from the permit engineer.
  3. Receiving your permit in the mail.

But don’t let this three-step process fool you. There is one large hurdle to clear before you’re issued a permit: Your permit must be accurate and complete. 

This may seem like common sense, but you might be surprised by the number of incomplete applications the AQMD receives, thus requiring time-consuming back-and-forth with the facility. 

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Let Us Help You Clear the Permitting Hurdle

Contact us and we’ll help you with the entire permitting process so that you can get your permit as quickly as possible.

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More Air Permitting Resources

Helpful Air Permitting Tips From Envera

  • AQMD Certified Permitting Professional (CPP) program
  • AQMD Rules 201, 219 and 222: The 3 Rules You Need to Know to Determine If Your Equipment Needs an Air Permit
  • Engineering Evaluation: The Most Important Element of an AQMD Permit Application
  • Air Permit Basics
  • 5 Things You Need to Know About Relocation and AQMD Permits
  • 5 Strategies to Get Your Next AQMD Air Permit
  • The 8 Essential Things You Need to Know Once the SCAQMD Issues Your Air Permit

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