
The District of Columbia’s main air pollution control law focuses on reducing emissions from a variety of sources, including industrial and commercial buildings, vehicles, and building construction. According to these laws, emission reduction plans are published and permits are issued following the plans.
Title 20 District Municipal Regulations:
- Chapter 1 - General
- Chapter 2 - General and Non-attainment Area Permits
- Chapter 3 - Operating Permits and Acid Rain Programs
- Chapter 4 - Ambient Monitoring and Emergency Procedures
- Chapter 5 - Source Monitoring and Testing
- Chapter 6 - Particulates
- Chapter 7 - Volatile Organic Compounds
- Chapter 8 - Asbestos, Sulfur, Nitrogen Oxides, Lead, and Carbon Dioxide
- Chapter 9 - Motor Vehicular Pollutants, Lead, Odors, and Nuisance Pollutants
- Chapter 10 - Nitrogen Oxides Emissions Budget Program
- Chapter 12 - Demand Response Generating Sources
- Chapter 14 – Air Toxics and Hazardous Air Pollutants
- Chapter 15 - General and Transportation Conformity
Recent Laws and Regulations:
- Notice of Final Rulemaking to Adopt New Source Performance Standards
Notice is hereby given that the final rulemaking, "Adoption of New Source Performance Standards" was approved by the Director of DOEE as final on November 17, 2022. The rules became effective through publication in the District of Columbia Register on November 25, 2022. Read More>>
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