Air Permits issued in California

Air permits in California are issued by Environmental Protection Agency (CalEPA) within the Air Resources Board (ARB).

Regulatory Agency

The Air Resources Board website can be found at:

https://ww2.arb.ca.gov/
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Construction Permits Issued in California

To find information about construction air permits in California, go to https://ww2.arb.ca.gov/about

Operating Permits Issued in California

To find information about operating air permits in California, go to https://ww2.arb.ca.gov/about

Local Air Districts in California

California has 35 local Air Districts that are responsible for air quality permitting. Each air district maintains their own website and permitting process. A list of those websites can be found here: https://ww2.arb.ca.gov/california-air-districts

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