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Environmental Conservation, Department of
Businesses that emit pollutants into the air need permits from the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC). Facilities that emit at low levels must register as an Air Facility.
Businesses that emit pollutants into the air need permits from the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation. Facilities that emit at low levels must register as an Air Facility.
| Pollutant | Air Facility Registration | State Facility Permit |
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emits less than 12.5 tons per year (tpy) of either | emits more than 12.5 tpy of either |
|
emits less than 50 tpy of any | emits more than 50 tpy of any |
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emits less than 5 tpy of any one HAP and less than 12.5 tpy total of any combination of HAPs | emits more than 5 tpy of any HAP or more than 12.5 tpy in combination of HAPs |
|
no more than allowed for by Table 1 | more than allowed for by Table 1 |
Businesses with facilities that exceed these criteria need a Title V Permit, which regulates "major sources," such as industrial plants and mills.
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
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