In order to facilitate social distancing measures during this time and support industry in their continued compliance with environmental permitting and reporting requirements, AQD is encouraging our industry partners to submit permit applications, annual and semiannual reporting, and any questions through email to the permitting and compliance staff through the following contacts:

Permitting: Richard Kienlen and Phillip Fielder      Compliance: Compliance and Enforcement
The Air Quality Advisory Council meeting scheduled in May has been moved to Wednesday, June 17 at the DEQ headquarters in OKC.
Effective November 2019, the TANKS emissions estimation software is now outdated and unsupported by EPA. Please use calculation methods provided in AP-42 Chapter 7, Section 7.1- Organic Liquid Storage Tanks (11/19) for working and breathing losses from volatile organic liquid storage tanks. The new AP-42 method corrects errors for more accurate estimates. More Information
Our Annual Network Plan (ANP) is now available for public review and comment through April 30, 2020. It contains proposed changes to the Oklahoma Air Monitoring Network for 2020. Learn More
The Air Quality Division revised its Penalty Guidance document in November 2019 and began implementation on January 1, 2020. The Compliance and Enforcement group uses this guidance to determine if an administrative penalty is required and to assess penalty amounts. This guidance helps us consistently apply penalties to similar violations. View the new Penalty Guidance Document
Does your Gasoling Dispensing Facility (GDF) need a permit? Check out our new FAQs and brochure on our General Permits & Permits By Rule page. For more information, please contact Cecelia Kleman.
With funding from the Volkswagen Environmental Mitigation Trust Agreement, DEQ has been able to develop several new programs to promote healthier air quality across the state. Learn More

What is Air Quality?

The amount of pollution in the air from all sources – natural and human – defines the quality of the air we breathe. Air pollution isn’t limited to our cities; it can blow into any part of Oklahoma from neighboring states.

Bad air quality can affect everybody’s health. It can have direct effects on the lungs, and it can worsen an existing condition, such as asthma. Some people are more sensitive to air pollution than others. These include young children who are growing rapidly and older adults who have reduced immune systems.

Poor public health also incurs economic costs for society, e.g., increased healthcare costs and loss of working days. A clean environment makes Oklahoma an attractive place to live, work and play: something we can all be proud of.

What does the Air Quality Division do?

The Air Quality Division operates various programs to carry out DEQ’s regulatory duties under state and federal law.

Air Monitoring

Measures the ambient (outdoor) air quality across Oklahoma

Air quality forecasts, alerts, and health advisories

Air Toxics

Air Permits

Issues permits to companies with facilities that produce air pollutant emissions

Emissions Inventory

Collects data about emissions released into the air from all Oklahoma sources

Compliance & Enforcement

Inspects air pollution sources based on permits and potential violations

Asbestos

Lead-Based Paint

Certification and accreditation program

Rules & Planning

Reviews and proposes rule changes to the Air Quality Advisory Council

Researches and develops regulatory strategies