Pages Tagged With: "air quality"
Federally Enforceable 7 DE Admin. Code 1102 Application: Calpine Mid-Atlantic Generation, LLC
Calpine Mid-Atlantic Generation, LLC- Edge Moor Energy Center, located at 200 Hay Road, Wilmington, requests revisions to four 7 DE Admin. Code 1102 permits to agree with a recent Title V permit renewal.Read More
Federally Enforceable 7 DE Admin. Code 1102 Application: Croda, Inc.
Croda, Inc. having a facility at 315 Cherry Lane, New Castle, has requested a construction permit for a distributed generator fired on landfill gas with selective catalytic reduction for pollution control.Read More
Federally Enforceable 7 DE Admin. Code 1102 Application: Christiana Care Health Services
Christiana Care Health Services, Inc. – Wilmington Hospital – has requested federally enforceable 7 DE Admin. Code 1102 construction permits for a natural gas fired emergency generator and a diesel/natural gas fired emergency generator to provide additional emergency back up support for the hospital’s expansion at 501 West 14th Street, Wilmington, Delaware.Read More
Moveable Monitoring Platform
DNREC has developed a Moveable Monitoring Platform (MMP) to increase its air monitoring capabilities and assist with special projects. The movable monitor improves DNREC’s response to air quality concerns in areas where no permanent air monitoring station can be placed. The Moveable Monitoring Platform is designed with state-of-the-art instrumentation to monitorRead More
Special Projects
The Division of Air Quality conducts special studies to examine air quality issues and concerns tied specific locations around the state. These studies draw on the Division’s network of monitoring stations and the Movable Monitoring Platform.Contact Us
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Regional Haze
Air pollutants can cause haze, a veil of white or brown that obscures and blurs what we can see in the distance. Federal law requires states to prepare implementation plans to reduce the pollutants that can cause haze in important scenic areas. Delaware was determined to have an impact on haze only for the BrigantineRead More
The Delaware Particulate Matter Advance Program
The state and local governments in Delaware have joined together to work with industry to reduce particulate matter emissions and protect the public under the EPA’s Particulate Matter Advance Program. Renae Held Division of AirRead More
Particulate Matter
Tiny airborne particles found in haze, smoke and airborne dust, and known as “particulate matter” and usually abbreviated as PM2.5, can occur year-round and can cause serious health problems. Delaware monitors for particulate matter at sites around the state, and works with local governments and other partners in the Delaware Particulate Matter Advance Program to reduceRead More
Ozone
Ozone is a colorless, naturally occurring gas found in two layers of the atmosphere. In the upper layers of the atmosphere, ozone protects life on Earth by absorbing some of the sun’s ultraviolet rays. In the layer closest to the ground, however, ozone is an air pollutant that is a key ingredient of smog andRead More
Air Toxics
Toxic air pollutants, also referred to as air toxics or hazardous air pollutants (HAPs), are chemicals that, at sufficient concentrations and exposures, are known or suspected to cause cancer. They can also cause other serious health problems or cause adverse environmental effects. DNREC monitors Delaware’s air for air toxics and publishes regular Air Toxics Strategic PlansRead More
Air Quality Monitoring
The Division of Air Quality operates a series of monitoring stations throughout the State and deploys a Movable Monitoring Platform for deployment in selected areas. This monitoring network measures pollutants for which national air quality standards have been defined to protect public health. These are known as “Criteria Air Pollutants.” [column md=”4″Read More
Air Quality
The Division of Air Quality manages programs to monitor air quality, mitigate air quality problems, and forecast air quality conditions in Delaware. Air Quality Forecast See current air quality readings and get the latest air quality forecast for our region.
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Air Quality Forecast
DNREC provides regular air quality forecasts and an air quality index to help you know if you need to take precautions. To sign up for air quality email alerts, simply send us a blank email and we’ll add you to the list. The Forecast [giciframeRead More
Public Hearing: Outer Continental Shelf Air Regulations
The Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control (DNREC) Division of Air Quality will conduct a public hearing on proposed amendments to 7 DE Admin. Code 1150, Outer Continental Shelf Air Regulations.Read More
Get Involved
You can take simple steps every day to help keep our air cleaner and more safe. The Division of Air Quality offers information, educational materials and more to help you take control.Read More
Regulations & Plans Under Development
The Division of Air Quality is committed to openness and transparency as it updates and amends state Air Quality Regulations and related state implementation plans. This page provides information on items under development.
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Public Hearing Materials
The Division of Air Quality holds public hearings on permit applications, regulation updates, and other matters related to maintaining and enhancing Delaware’s air quality. All Division of Air Quality public hearings and meetings are posted on the state Public Meeting Calendar. Applications, plans, exhibits and otherRead More
Title V: Major Air Sources
Title V is an air pollution control program, based on federal law, designed to standardize air quality permits and the permitting process for major sources of air emissions across the country.Contact Us
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Smaller Sources of Air Pollution
Smaller sources of air pollution are known as “Area Sources.” Unlike large, very obvious, single sources of pollution, like industrial smokestacks, Area Sources are smaller activities by businesses or facilities that, when measured across a group of sites, can accumulate to large amounts of pollution impacting Delaware’s air quality. [column md=”4″ xclass=”col-xs-12Read More
Air Quality Permit Applications
Delaware state law requires air quality permits for equipment which has the potential to discharge air contaminants into the atmosphere. State regulations (7 DE Admin. Code, 1102) establish permitting procedures and requirements. The Division of Air Quality suggests that applicants take advantage of a pre-application review process to ensure that final applicationsRead More
Questions and Answers About Air Quality Permits
The Air Quality permitting process can be technical and complicated. Below are commonly-asked questions about Air Quality permitting, and the permitting process. If there are questions not answered here, please let us know. Email them to us at daqpermittinginfo@state.de.us.Read More
Point Source Emissions
The state of Delaware submits a comprehensive inventory of ozone precursor emissions to the EPA every three years. Ozone precursors are air pollutants that form ozone: volatile organic compounds (VOCs), oxides of nitrogen (NOX), and carbon monoxide (CO).Contact Us
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Title V Fee Committee Meeting Archive
An archive of meeting materials of the Title V Fee Committee. Meeting Notes Slide Presentation Attendance List Organizational Chart New EPA Program GuidanceRead More
Stationary Generator Emissions
Delaware’s Air Quality Regulations require the operators of stationary generators to register their equipment with the Division of Air Quality, regardless of whether that equipment requires a permit to operate. Those generators that meet the requirements of Regulation 1102 must also apply for Regulation 1102 Construction permits.Read More
Air Contaminant Equipment Registration
Any process that will emit between 0.2 and 10 pounds of air contaminants per day must apply for a Registration. Those processes that have emissions greater than 10 pounds per day before control must have an Air Quality Permit to operate.Contact Us
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Title V Fee Committee
The Title V Operating Permit Program Advisory Committee, generally known as the Title V Fee Committee, was established by the Delaware General Assembly (7 Del. Code, § 6099) to provide guidance for the Title V: Major Sources program and to publish an annual report on costs and fees related to the Title V permitting program.Read More
Air Quality Pre-Application Review
The Division of Air Quality encourages all applicants to meet with an air permitting engineer before submitting a final permit application. This Draft Application Review Meeting ensures that the final application will be both administratively complete and technically complete.Contact Us
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Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative
Delaware is a participant in a multi-state carbon dioxide cap-and-trade program developed as a cooperative effort among the states of Connecticut, Delaware, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New York, Rhode Island, and Vermont to cap and reduce carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from the power sector. Carbon dioxide (CO2) is a greenhouse gas that contributes to globalRead More
Greenhouse Gas Offsets
The Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative (RGGI) allows participating states to identify and take credit for project-based greenhouse gas reductions outside of the electric sector, which is subject to the RGGI cap-and-trade program.Contact
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Air Quality Contacts
David F. Fees, Director 100 W. Water Street, Suite 6A Dover, DE 19904 302.739.9402 David.Fees@delaware.gov
Small Business Environmental Assistance: 302.739.9069
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Reducing Diesel Emissions
Delaware has several programs designed to reduce diesel emissions, which can have significant negative impacts to overall air quality, from vehicles.Contact Us
Deanna Morozowich Division of Air Quality 302.739.9402
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VW Mitigation Plan
A 2017 agreement between the federal government and the Volkswagen Corporation (VW) created an Environmental Mitigation Trust to fund projects that mitigate air quality impacts from high-emitting diesel vehicles and engines. Delaware’s share of the Environmental Mitigation Trust is approximately $9.6 million. DNREC has developed a mitigation plan to accept and distribute these funds toRead More
Clean Vehicles & Fuels
Delaware has several programs designed to reduce air emissions by promoting clean fuels and alternative vehicle use.Contact Us
Ajo Rabemiarisoa Division of Air Quality 302.324.2083
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Inspection & Maintenance
The Inspection and Maintenance (I/M) program is a mandatory control measure to help the State of Delaware meet the National Ambient Air Quality Standard (NAAQS) for ozone. Valerie Gray Division of Air QualityRead More
Mobile Sources
Mobile sources include a variety of motor vehicles and mobile equipment that generate air emissions, and that autonomously move or can be moved from place to place. The Mobile Sources Control Program implements measures and programs to reduce motor vehicle-related pollution from on-road vehicles Passenger vehicles such as sedansRead More
Building Renovation & Demolition
Delaware has a number of regulatory requirements for handling and disposing of asbestos. DNREC’s Divisions of Air Quality and Waste and Hazardous Substances work with the Office of Management and Budget’s Division of Facilities Management to protect the public from the health impacts of asbestos.Read More
Asbestos
The Division of Air Quality’s Asbestos Management Program works with the DNREC Division of Waste and Hazardous Substances and the Office of Management and Budget’s Division of Facilities Management to protect the public from the health impacts of asbestos, which may lead to asbestosis, lung cancer, or mesothelioma. The abatement program regulates the removal, transport,Read More
Information for Homeowners
Owner-occupants of single-family dwellings are exempt from the Facilities Management Asbestos Regulations (see Section 5 – Compliance) regarding the removal and repair of asbestos by Delaware-licensed contractors They are also exempt from the requirement to notify DNREC and the US EPA. Where Asbestos Hazards Might Be FoundRead More
Sandblasting Water Tanks
Starting in January of 2019, an air quality permit is required for sandblasting of outdoor water tanks in Delaware. Projects removing lead-containing coatings from water tanks by use of dry abrasive blasting must obtain a permit from DNREC’s Division of Air Quality.Read More
Air Quality Permitting & Regulation
The Division of Air Quality oversees regulations and permits governing the control of air pollution, from all sources in the state, to ensure that Delaware’s air meets State and Federal Air Quality Standards created to protect public health and the environment. The Division provides guidance and technical assistance to regulated businesses and facilities.Read More
Citizens’ Guide to Residential Open Burning
Residential open burning, ceremonial open burning and several types of recreational open burning are permitted in Delaware except when prohibited by the State Fire Marshal or National Weather Service.Contact Us
Gerald Mood 302.739.9402
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Prescribed Burns
A prescribed burn is any fire intentionally ignited to meet specific land management objectives such as wildlife habitat improvement, disease or invasive species control, forest management, fuel suppression, and other recognized conservation practices.Contact Us
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Asbestos in Structures Intended for Training
Any structure intended to be used for firefighter training must first be inspected for asbestos. If any asbestos-containing materials are found, they must be removed prior to any activity which may damage the structure, including tearing, cutting, chopping, breaking, burning, etc. [collapse type=”success”Read More
Agricultural Burning
Farmers may conduct agricultural burning for crop residue, field maintenance, and land clearing for agricultural operations. This does not include clearing land in order to construct structures, even those used in conjunction with agricultural operations.Contact Us
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Open Burning by Fire Companies
Fire companies in Delaware are allowed to conduct certain open burning activities, including assisting farmers with agricultural burning and the intentional burning of structures for the purposes of firefighting instruction.Contact Us
Gerald Mood 302.739.9402
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Open Burning
Most open burning is prohibited in Delaware from May 1 through September 30, typically referred to as “Ozone Season.” Exemptions include camping, cooking, and ceremonial fires. Delaware’s Open Burning Regulations prohibit certain types of burning at all times, and provide guidance for authorized burning under specific conditions.Read More
Questions and Answers
You have questions about Open Burning. We have answers. If you have a question not answered below, please drop us a note and let us know. Burning of small amounts of cut or fallen branches, limbs, or shrubbery from your residence (limitedRead More
The Division of Air Quality Page Has Moved…
We’ve changed the URL for the Division of Air Quality. It is now dnrec.alpha.delaware.gov/air/. Sorry for anyRead More
Division of Air Quality
The Division of Air Quality monitors and regulates all emissions to the air. It issues permits to construct and permits to operate air contaminant sources. It maintains emission inventories from business and industry. It develops the State’s implementation plan as required by the Clean Air Act. It adopts new regulationsRead More
