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Air Quality General Permitting Information
The Division of Air Quality is responsible for issuing permits for any operation that emits any contaminant into the air. Such permits will often set limits on the amount of a contaminant that can be released, the amount of material that can be processed, or how dark a smoke plume can be. Two different kinds…
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Air Quality Permitting Forms
Following are permitting forms needed for submitting an air quality application. A variety of documents are available to assist you in submitting information to the Division of Air Quality (DAQ). The forms may be viewed as a PDF file or downloaded as a compressed (zip) Word Document. Small Source Exemption New Source Review Process-Specific Forms…
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Air Quality Fees and Payments
Utah Division of Air Quality fees and payments shopping cart details and instructions. Make a payment Pay online For more than $4,000 Pay by check State of Utah, Division of Air Quality195 North 1950 WestSalt Lake City, UT 84114
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Emissions Impact Assessment Guideline Preface
The attached Emissions Impact Assessment (EIA) guideline is provided to ensure Industry has access to current information requirements for adequately estimating the impact to ambient air from source emissions. Utah air quality regulation R307-401 establishes the application and permitting requirements for new installations and modifications to existing installations. R307-401-8(1)(b)(iv) identifies an EIA as a requirement…
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Emission Reduction Credits (ERCs): Offset Registry
Any new or modified source that emits or has the potential to emit a “significant” amount of any pollutant located in a nonattainment or maintenance area is subject to the offset requirements. These offsets are required to ensure reasonable progress toward attainment of the applicable NAAQS. Emission Reduction Credits (ERCs) are “bankable” if they are…
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Air Quality Permitting Source Size Categories
Listed below are the definitions of air quality permitting source size categories. Emissions specified here are controlled emissions. The emissions resulting from the application of best available control technology (BACT) or lowest achievable emission rate (LAER). Major Source A general Definition. A source with potential to emit at least 100 tons per year (70 tons…
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Air Quality Permitting
The Air Quality Permitting Branch is responsible for issuing permits to commercial and industrial pollution sources in Utah. A New Source Review Approval Order (AO) is required if emissions of criteria pollutants are five tons per year or greater, or hazardous air pollutant (HAP) emissions are greater than 500 pounds per year for an individual…
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Drinking Water Permitting
Water systems serving 25 or more people for more than 60-days yearly, or having 15 or more residential connections year-round, are subject to Utah Public Drinking Water Rules and must obtain a permit known as an approval. Process Overview Systems developing their own water supply must meet state standards by submitting proof of adequate water…
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Environmental Pre-Design Meeting Process
Businesses considering establishing or expanding facilities in Utah may use DEQ’s environmental pre-design meeting process to assist with obtaining environmental permits quickly and efficiently. The processing of permit applications can take between 21 and 180 days, depending upon the permit(s) required. Complex and large-scale project may require additional review time. DEQ will arrange a meeting…
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New Public Water Systems
New Public Water System Onboarding Complete the new Public Water System Information Form and submit it to the Division of Drinking Water. Constructing a New Industrial or Commercial Facility There are likely other environmental concerns besides the construction of a new water supply. You may need to address, for instance, industrial waste disposal. If it…
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Water Hauling Approval
The Director of the Division of Drinking Water has the authority to regulate the use of hauled water by Public Water Systems in Utah through UAC R309-550-10 (Water Hauling). Public Water Systems may only use water hauling during emergencies or under the specific conditions described in UAC R309-550-10. Proposals for water hauling must be submitted…
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Find a Permit
Browse permitting information for all Divisions within the Department of Environmental Quality. Air Quality Drinking Water Environmental Response and Remediation Waste Management and Radiation Control Water Quality Which Permits Do I Need? Unsure of which permits you are responsible for? The DEQ Permit Wizard is a step-by-step guided tour that introduces you to various permits…
