Air Permits issued in Iowa

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Air permits in Iowa are issued by Iowa Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) within the Air Quality Bureau (AQB).

The Air Quality Bureau website is located at https://www.iowadnr.gov/Environmental-Protection/Air-Quality

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Construction Permits Issued in Iowa

To find information about construction air permits in Iowa, go to https://www.iowadnr.gov/Environmental-Protection/Air-Quality/Construction-Permits

IDNR provides a database of construction permits, compliance reports, emissions testing and monitoring, and minor source inventory records through DocDNA. DocDNA can be accessed here: https://www.iowadnr.gov/Environmental-Protection/Air-Quality/Public-Records-Air-Quality using the User ID and Password listed on the webpage. 

Operating Permits Issued in Iowa

To find information about operating air permits in Iowa, go to https://www.iowadnr.gov/Environmental-Protection/Air-Quality/Operating-Permits

Draft and Final Title V Operating permits can be found at https://www.iowadnr.gov/Environmental-Protection/Air-Quality/Operating-Permits/Title-V-Draft-Final-Permitshttps://www.iowadnr.gov/Environmental-Protection/Air-Quality/Operating-Permits/Title-V-Draft-Final-Permits

Local Air Districts in Iowa

Polk and Linn Counties have been given delegation by the DNR to conduct air quality programs, including collection and assessment of information regarding air quality, permitting of air emissions, and enforcement of limits. Polk and Linn Counties air quality websites can be found here: https://www.iowadnr.gov/environmental-protection/air-quality/local-air-quality-programs

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