What do I need to do?

 

Do I need a Clean Air Agency permit for my business?

Business operations that create ‑ or have the potential to create ‑ air pollution within King, Kitsap, Pierce or Snohomish counties are regulated by the Puget Sound Clean Air Agency. Air pollution sources must register with us and renew registrations annually.

The registration process typically occurs through the Notice of Construction/Order of Approval program (or the Notification Program). Registration helps us maintain an accurate record of air contaminants and their sources, and ensure that businesses are complying with air pollution control requirements. It also allows us to assess the effectiveness of our efforts to maintain clean, healthy air in our region.

It is your responsibility to know which regulations apply to your business operation and to comply with them. Scan the headings below to identify the requirements that apply to your business activity.

To apply for a Notice of Construction permit, visit Permit Applications. If you have questions, please visit the topical list of engineer contacts.

 

What is required when changing the name or ownership of a company?
Businesses that have a currently valid registration status with the Puget Sound Clean Air Agency are required to notify the Agency in a timely fashion of any changes to the ownership or name of the business by submitting an Ownership or Name Change Notification (PDF 0.1MB), per Regulation I, Section 5.05(a) (PDF 0.1MB).

 

What is required when planning a compliance
source test?

Businesses conducting compliance tests are required to notify the Agency at least 21 days prior to any testing date Regulation I, Section 3.07(b) (PDF 0.1MB). When a compliance test is scheduled, the source must submit a Compliance Source Test notification (PDF 0.1MB) to the Agency. Attach any additional information necessary to satisfy other regulatory requirements. Submittal of this notification form does not satisfy any obligation found in an order or other regulatory requirement to submit a test plan for Agency review.

 

Who is required to annually report their emissions?

Each year the Agency requires facilities with total air emissions that equaled or exceeded the thresholds listed in Agency Regulation I (PDF 1.4 MB) Section 5.05(b) or Section 7.09(a) to report their emissions for the previous calendar year. 2010 annual emissions reports are due on or before June 30, 2011.

Here are resources to assist with calculating emissions:

• A Guide to Completing Your Annual Air Pollution Emissions Report (PDF 0.1MB)
• A list of chemicals that need to be reported (PDF 0.1MB)
• A topical list of engineer contacts