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The Division of Air Quality (DAQ) works with the state's citizens to protect and improve outdoor, or ambient, air quality in North Carolina for the health and benefit of all. To carry out this mission, the DAQ has programs for monitoring air quality, permitting and inspecting air emissions sources, developing plans for improving air quality, and
educating and informing the public about air quality issues. For more information about the DAQ, see the brochure "Clearing the Air" [PDF] [HTML].
The DAQ, which is part of the N.C. Department of Environment and NaturalResources (DENR), also enforces state and federal air pollution regulations. In North Carolina, the General Assembly enacts state air
pollution laws, and the Environmental Management Commission adopts most regulations dealing with air quality. In addition, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has designated the DAQ as the lead agency for enforcing federal laws and regulations dealing with air pollution in North Carolina.
The DAQ does not deal with indoor air pollution issues, workplace safety, second-hand smoke, asbestos, mold contamination, radon, and radiation protection. The following are links to sites for additional
information on each of these issues:
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