Division of Air Resource Management
Thanks to a statewide effort, emissions in Florida continue to decrease and are now the lowest they have been on record. The state of Florida has one of the best outdoor air quality monitoring networks in the country, enabling the Florida Department of Environmental Protection to provide accurate and timely data to the state’s residents and visitors.
The Division of Air Resource Management is charged with the protection and management of Florida’s air resource, including air quality monitoring, permitting, and ensuring compliance of emission sources.
Through a variety of services for its customers — the public and industry — the division manages Florida’s air resource fairly, consistently and efficiently, while implementing state and federal requirements and enabling the economic development of the state. The division provides these services through its Office of Business Planning, Office of Air Monitoring, Permit Review Section and Compliance Assurance Section.
Whom can I contact in my area about air pollution complaints and concerns?
For complaints regarding permitted facilities, odor, dust, smoke or asbestos, please contact a DEP district office or air program in your area.
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Air Resource Management Programs
Office of Air Monitoring
The Office of Air Monitoring oversees air monitoring operations across the state of Florida and assesses the air quality for over 90 percent of Florida’s 21 million citizens.
Office of Business Planning
The Office of Business Planning oversees all business management functions necessary to operate the division plus various activities required by the Federal Clean Air Act.
Office of the Director - Air Resource Management
The director's office oversees all division functions, including air quality monitoring, permitting and ensuring compliance of emission sources.
Permit Review & Compliance Assurance
The Permit Review Section and the Compliance Assurance Section coordinates statewide regulatory activities among the State's district air programs, local air programs and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.
Popular Publications
Information about the requirements and processes for submitting air operation permits.
Information about the requirements and process for submitting air construction permits.
Modern day businesses employ an assortment of equipment and processes to create a wide variety of commercial products. As such, it is important to plan not only for water demands and waste disposal, but air pollution discharges as well. This document offers guidance for determining if your business needs an air permit.