Air Branch Programs

Programs in the Air Protection Branch

The Air Protection Branch is part of the Georgia Environmental Protection Division.

 

Click here for a brief video overview of the Air Protection Branch.

 

Ambient Monitoring Program maintains a network of 34 air monitoring sites throughout the state which measures 200 air pollutants. You can also visit Air Georgia to view live air monitoring data.

  • Click here for a video introduction to the Ambient Monitoring Program.

 

Planning and Support Program is responsible for all rulemaking, air quality modeling, and air quality planning activities for all programs in the Air Protection Branch.

  • Click here for a video introduction to the Planning and Support Program.

 

Mobile and Area Sources Program evaluates and controls emissions from mobile sources (e.g., vehicle emissions) and area sources (e.g., gasoline terminal vapor emissions). Oversees the vehicle inspection and maintenance programs that include vehicle emissions testing through Georgia's Clean Air Force.

  • Click here for a video introduction to the Mobile and Area Sources Program.

 

Stationary Source Permitting Program issues and amends Air Quality Permits for new and existing stationary sources of air pollution. This includes pre-construction permitting programs such as New Source Review and operating permit programs such as Title V (or Part 70) permits.

  • Click here for a video introduction to the Stationary Source Permitting Program.

 

Stationary Source Compliance Program makes sure stationary sources of air pollution comply with all applicable state and federal regulations as specified in their Air Quality Permit. It houses the Industrial Source Monitoring Unit which specifies monitoring and testing procedures for facility emission stacks, conducts emission monitor and stack test audits, and reviews and approves final reports for stationary sources.

  • Click here for a video introduction to the Stationary Source Compliance Program.

 

Radiation Protection Programs consists of two programs.  The Radioactive Materials Program license and inspect users of ionizing radiation and investigate incidents involving radioactive materials. The Environmental Radiation Program prepares for emergencies involving nuclear power plants or radioactive materials. 

  • Click here for a video introduction to the Radiation Protection Programs.