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Emission Banking and Trading

The Delaware Emission Banking and Trading Program is a voluntary, market-based system that allows companies to earn credits for reducing their air pollution emissions. Companies can then sell these credits to other companies that need them to offset their own emissions.

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Low Emission Vehicle Program Comments (Part 2)

This page lists public comments on the Low Emission Vehicle Program received following workshops in December, 2022.
Anita Chariw Richard Cronin Robert Fischer Joseph Wingate Anonymous Thomas Brooks Marquise Broom Clint Brothers Cynthia Dale Taylor Davis


Low Emission Vehicle Program Comments (Part 1)

This page lists public comments on the Low Emission Vehicle Program received following workshops in November, 2022.
Janis Chester MD Kathleen Rutherford John Fannan Connie Fox James Anderson Richard Cronin John Fannan Mary Douglas John Emberger John Irwin


Low Emission Vehicle Program Comments (Part 3)

This page lists public comments on the Low Emission Vehicle Program received between Dec. 30, 2022, and the end of March, 2023.
Cindy Abood Joan Adelman Mary Alessandro Ed Amzibel Susan Anders Renee Anderson Mary Ann Cronin Kathy


Low Emission Vehicle Program Comments

This page holds links to public comments received by the DNREC Division of Air Quality through the end of March 2023 regarding the proposal to amend the Delaware Low Emission Vehicle Program (7 Admin. Code 1140). Public comments were received following two key stakeholder meetings in October and a series of five public workshops


Air Quality Permitting Training

The Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control offers occasional training opportunities focused on the Division of Air Quality’s permitting and regulation programs.

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Michelle Jacobs Small Business Ombudsman 302-739-9069



Regulations and Plans Under Development

The DNREC Division of Air Quality is committed to openness and transparency as it updates and amends state Air Quality Regulations and related state implementation plans. This page provides information on items under development. Learn more about the DNREC regulatory development process and find useful tools to participate.


Public Hearing Materials

The Division of Air Quality holds public hearings on permit applications, regulation updates, and other matters related to maintaining and enhancing Delaware’s air quality. All Division of Air Quality public hearings and meetings are posted on the state Public Meeting Calendar. Applications, plans, exhibits and other materials related to


Title V: Major Air Sources

Title V is an air pollution control program, based on federal law, designed to standardize air quality permits and the permitting process for major sources of air emissions across the country.

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Angela Marconi Division of Air Quality 302-323-4542
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Air Quality Permit Applications

Delaware state law requires air quality permits for equipment which has the potential to discharge air contaminants into the atmosphere. State regulations (7 DE Admin. Code, 1102) establish permitting procedures and requirements. The Division of Air Quality suggests that applicants take advantage of a pre-application review process to ensure that final applications


Questions and Answers About Air Quality Permits

The Air Quality permitting process can be technical and complicated. Below are commonly-asked questions about Air Quality permitting, and the permitting process. If there are questions not answered here, please let us know. Email them to us at daqpermittinginfo@state.de.us.
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Point Source Emissions

The state of Delaware submits a comprehensive inventory of ozone precursor emissions to the EPA every three years. Ozone precursors are air pollutants that form ozone: volatile organic compounds (VOCs), oxides of nitrogen (NOX), and carbon monoxide (CO).

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Jacquelyn Cuneo Division


Title V Fee Committee Meeting Archive

An archive of meeting materials of the Title V Fee Committee. Recent Meetings

November 17, 2025

September 15, 2025

October 10, 2024

September 27, 2023

March 3, 2023

February 14, 2023

January 17, 2023

November 29, 2022

September 27, 2022

September 17, 2021

August 19, 2020

May 5, 2020

  Earlier Meetings
Feb. 6, 2020 Meeting Agenda Meeting Notes Meeting


Stationary Generator Emissions

Delaware’s Air Quality Regulations require the operators of stationary generators to register their equipment with the Division of Air Quality, regardless of whether that equipment requires a permit to operate. Those generators that meet the requirements of Regulation 1102 must also apply for Regulation 1102 Construction permits.
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Air Contaminant Equipment Registration

Any process that will emit between 0.2 and 10 pounds of air contaminants per day must apply for a Registration. Those processes that have emissions greater than 10 pounds per day before control must have an Air Quality Permit to operate.

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Engineering and Compliance 302-739-9402


Title V Fee Committee

The Title V Operating Permit Program Advisory Committee, generally known as the Title V Fee Committee, was established by the Delaware General Assembly (7 Del. Code, § 6099) to provide guidance for the Title V: Major Sources program and to publish an annual report on costs and fees related to the Title V permitting program.


Air Quality Pre-Application Review

The Division of Air Quality encourages all applicants to meet with an air permitting engineer before submitting a final permit application. This Draft Application Review Meeting ensures that the final application will be both administratively complete and technically complete.

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Air Quality Permitting and Regulation

The Division of Air Quality oversees regulations and permits governing the control of air pollution, from all sources in the state, to ensure that Delaware’s air meets State and Federal Air Quality Standards created to protect public health and the environment. The Division provides guidance and technical assistance to regulated businesses and facilities.
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