Air QualityRules & Regulations
Chapter 3 of the Forsyth County Code contains the air quality rules and regulations that were modified and adopted by the Forsyth County Commissioners.
Forsyth County Air Quality Control Ordinance & Technical Code
Chapter 3: "Air Quality Control" - This PDF document contains "bookmarks" to go directly to different sections of the Code. After opening the file, you can view the bookmarks by selecting the "Bookmarks" tab on the left side of the screen. If the bookmarks tab is not visible in the pdf document, right click on the left side of the document and then click on “Show Navigation Panes”.
Federal NSPS and NESHAP Regulations
The Forsyth County Code incorporates by reference federal rules and regulations promulgated pursuant to the Clean Air Act, including:
- New Source Performance Standards - 40 CFR part 60
- National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants - 40 CFR part 63
- New Source Review - 40 CFR part 51
These Regulations can be accessed at Electronic Code of Federal Regulations - eCFR
Emissions Inventories
Industrial facilities that have an air quality permit are required to prepare and submit an inventory of their air pollution emissions periodically. Facilities submitting an inventory should complete and submit the forms provided below, or contact the us to receive a Microsoft Access database interface for entering this data. See the letter sent to permitted facilities.
These are the forms and information you will need to complete your emissions:
To submit your EI electronically, please contact us for direction.
Emissions Estimation Links You May Find Useful
- NC DAQ Emissions Calculation Spreadsheets
- Technology Transfer Network: Clearinghouse for Inventories & Emissions Factors
- "Glycol Ethers Compilation" Searchable Database
Must I Submit an Emissions Inventory?
Title V sources and non-Title V sources with NOx or VOC emissions greater than 25 tons per year must conduct an emissions inventory annually. Non-Title V sources with NOx and VOC emissions of less than 25 tons per year must conduct an emissions inventory every five years. Facilities should contact the Permitting Manager by email or by telephone at (336) 703-2440, if they think they may be required to submit an inventory but have not been notified.
Regulatory Basis for EI Requirement: Rules 3Q .0207 and 3D .0202 of the Forsyth County Air Quality Technical Code require facilities to quantify actual air pollutant emissions and report the data to the Forsyth County Office of Environmental Assistance and Protection.
Use of EI Data: Emissions inventory data are used in air quality planning, toxic risk assessment, determination of permit fees, satisfaction of Federal emission reporting requirements, and other related purposes.
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