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Michigan Air Use Permit Technical Manual

Agency: Environmental Quality


If you represent a Michigan business that operates multiple processes requiring air use permits, you should obtain the Michigan Air Use Permit Technical Manual (known as the Technical Manual).  Whether the represented companies are large or small, anyone who routinely deals with air pollution concerns will benefit from this manual. It is designed to provide the most up-to-date information, in a timely manner, to consultants, attorneys, and environmental professionals.

The Michigan Air Use Permit Technical Manual is a comprehensive document that thoroughly details the various aspects of Michigan's air quality regulations, policy, and programs. The Technical Manual contains useful information on: 

  • The Permit to Install Program 
  • Stack Sampling 
  • Michigan Air Toxics 
  • How to Comply with Air Permits 
  • Major Sources and Modifications 
  • Access to Public Records 
  • Emission Calculations 
  • Tax Exemptions 
  • Dispersion Modeling 
  • Continuous Emission Monitoring 
  • Sources of Air Permit Information 
  • Operational Memorandums (internal division policy) 

The Technical Manual is updated by staff from the DEQ's Air Quality Division and Office of Environmental Assistance.  This and all future updated versions will only be available on this Web site and on CD. If you would like to receive CD ordering information when it becomes available, please e-mail Alana Berthold or contact Alana at (517) 241-7839. 

Technical Manual Index 

Tab 1......... Introduction and Terminology 

Tab 2.........  Michigan Guide to Air Use Permits to Install 

Tab 3......... Federal and Michigan Air Quality Legislation 

Tab 4......... Federal Air Quality Standards 

Tab 5......... Emission Calculations 

Tab 6......... Michigan Air Toxics Regulations 

Tab 7......... Major Sources 

Tab 8......... Control and Pollution Prevention Strategies 

Tab 9......... Air Dispersion Modeling 

Tab 10....... Complying with Permit and Reporting Requirements 

Tab 11....... Continuous Emission Monitoring 

Tab 12....... Stack Sampling 

Tab 13....... Access to Public Records 

Tab 14....... Tax Exemptions for Air Pollution Control   

Tab 15....... Sources of Air Permit Information 

Tab 16....... Air Quality Division Guidance 

Tab 17....... Renewable Operating Permits 

For More Information or Additional Assistance, contact the
Environmental Assistance Center  at 800-662-9278 

Do you have an outreach idea or suggestion for our Program?  Please feel free to submit your requests to: Jim Ostrowski.  
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