The program uses enforcement actions to bring facilities into compliance with state and federal air pollution regulations. This includes formal administrative actions such as administrative consent orders and administrative fine orders. Air Quality's Enforcement Program also supports and assists the Department of Attorney General and Environmental Protection Agency with air pollution cases referred by the enforcement program.
When the AQD enters into an enforcement action with a facility, the action typically results in a legally binding agreement between the State of Michigan and the facility which contains a monetary penalty, a compliance plan, and sometimes a Supplemental Environmental Project (SEP).