DAQ is organized into five sections, with seven regional offices across the state. These sections are further broken down into branches, each responsible for specific tasks in achieving our overall mission. Administration is responsible for the overall operations of the division, including management, budget, and public information [more information about DAQ Administration] Ambient Monitoring is responsible for measuring levels of regulated pollutants in the ambient (outdoor) air. The section maintains a network of 70 monitoring stations across the state, measuring for pollutants such as ozone, lead, particulates (dust), nitrogen oxides, sulfur dioxide, carbon monoxide, and acid rain. [more information about the Ambient Monitoring section] Permits handles the issuance, renewal and modification of air quality permits in North Carolina. Currently, about 3,500 facilities hold air quality permits in the state. Planning performs computer modeling and analyses to determine how to attain air quality standards. Works with the legislature and Environmental Management Commission to develop rules, regulations and programs for meeting air quality standards. Coordinates the N.C. Air Awareness Program, which educates and informs the public about air pollution, its causes and effects, and ways to prevent it. [more information about the Planning section] Technical Services is responsible for tracking facilities for compliance with air quality rules, regulating emissions from mobile sources (cars and trucks), and implementing the state rules for controlling toxic air emissions. Coordinates enforcement actions for rules violations based on inspections and investigations by field staff. [more information about the Technical Services section] Regional Offices based in Asheville, Mooresville, Winston-Salem, Raleigh, Fayetteville, Wilmington and Washington perform inspections, enforce air quality regulations and issue permits for facilities across the state. [more information about our Regional Offices] |
N.C. Division of Air Quality • Mailing Address: 1641 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-1641 