Air Quality

Environmental Engineering Program
Office 301-883-7681
Fax: 301-883-7266
TTY/STS Dial 711 for Maryland Relay
Email: EnvironEngProgram@co.pg.md.us

• Respond to certain complaints regarding indoor smoking in Prince George’s County establishments as enforcement of the Clean Indoor Air Act (CIAA) of 2007. The CIAA prohibits smoking in indoor places, including restaurants and bars, and most other businesses with indoor areas open to the public in Maryland.

• Evaluate Burn Requests and issue Open Fire Permits. Note: A Burning Permit must also be obtained from the County Fire/EMS Department.

• Inspect proposed demolition sites for asbestos and other hazards in anticipation of issuance of raze permits by the Department of Environmental Resources.

• Investigate complaints pertaining to sources of air pollution, including smoke, fumes, dust, odors and industrial emissions.

• Review Building Permit applications and Use and Occupancy Permit applications and Environmental Impact Statements to determine the existence of significant sources of air pollution.

• Advise applicants on obtaining Maryland Department of the Environment construction and operating permits for air pollution sources.

• Participate in regional air quality planning activities.

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