

DEQ, in collaboration with the Oklahoma Department of Agriculture, Food, and Forestry (ODAFF), has updated the Oklahoma Smoke Management Plan (SMP) to reflect recent changes in legislation and agency resources related to the smoke management of prescribed burning. The public may review the updated SMP and submit comments by email to
AQDSIPComments@deq.ok.gov until 4:30pm on May 12, 2021. For more information including a copy of the updated plan, please see DEQ’s
Smoke Management page

New permitting guidance available to determine the following:
- Representative Sampling: representativeness of sampling used to calculate emissions from oil and gas facilities. Form 100-702 is now required for all oil and gas permit applications.
- Effluent Water Separator: if a storage vessel qualifies as a vessel operating as an effluent water separator or if the vessel is simply a storage tank.
- Produced Water: for tanks storing produced water and condensate/oil, updated emission calculation requirements for applications submitted on or after April 15, 2021.
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With funding from the Volkswagen Environmental Mitigation Trust Agreement, DEQ has developed several new programs to promote healthier air quality across the state.
Learn More about Volkswagen Settlement 

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
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
Rules & Planning
Reviews and proposes rule changes to the Air Quality Advisory Council
Researches and develops regulatory strategies