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Air Permitting in Kentucky
The Clean Air Act requires air permits for industrial and commercial sources that release pollutants into the air. Air permits include information on which pollutants are being released, how much may be released, and what kinds of steps the source's owner or operator is required to take to reduce the pollution. Permits must include plans to measure and report air pollution emitted.
Sources requiring registration or an air permit must receive approval from the division before beginning construction. For general questions about air permitting, contact Michellea.McCloskey@ky.gov.
The Kentucky Division for Air Quality (DAQ) is responsible for air permitting in all counties except Jefferson. The Louisville Metro Air Pollution Control District is responsible for air permitting in Jefferson County.
When to Renew Your Permit
In Kentucky, air permits are typically required to be renewed every 5 or 10 years. Specific requirements for your facility can be found in your air permit. To search for a copy of any air permit, please use EEC eSearch.
A complete renewal application must be submitted at least 6 months prior to the expiration date.
Timely submittal of your renewal application is essential to ensure continuity of coverage under your existing permit and to maintain compliance with all applicable air quality regulations.
Failure to submit the renewal application by the six-month deadline may result in enforcement action or an interruption of your permit coverage.
What to Include in Your Renewal
Provide a letter of intent to confirm your facility's request to renew the permit.
- If applicable, include confirmation that the current permit accurately reflects all emission points, operations, products, and materials in use.
- Note: If the current permit does not accurately reflect all emission points, etc., then you may need to request a permit modification.
Complete DEP7007AI – Administrative information
Submit Your Renewal Package
Note: Permit application packages that contain confidential business information (CBI) should only be submitted physically. CBI submitted through EEC eForms is part of the public record and cannot be protected.
The preferred method for submitting your air permit renewal package is through EEC eForms. You will use Form ID 54: DAQ Permit Application Electronic Submittal.
For help with EEC eForms:
You may also mail your application package to DAQ using the address:
Division for Air Quality, 300 Sower Boulevard, Second Floor, Frankfort, KY 40601