Air Permitting

Air quality permits are the primary tool we use to implement the air quality regulations. Before businesses can construct a unit that emits regulated pollutants, they need to determine if the potential emissions from that unit will exceed the permitting thresholds in the Nebraska air quality regulations. If they do, then they’ll need a construction permit prior to constructing the unit.

NDEE also issues operating permits based on a source’s level of emissions. An operating permit will incorporate all of a source’s requirements into one permit, including all construction permit limitations and federal regulations. Operating permits usually require additional monitoring, emissions testing, reporting, and recordkeeping.

Coverage under the following general permits is available to eligible applicants through the NDEE’s online application process. General Construction Permits are denoted with a (GCP) and General Operating Permits with a (GOP). You should read and understand the conditions of the permit you are interested in before starting the application for coverage process. Click here to view the general permit you are interested in.