Air Permits issued in Iowa

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

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The Air Quality Bureau website can be found 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 can be accessed here: https://programs.iowadnr.gov/documentsearch/

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

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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