Any industrial operation that has the potential to emit 5.5 pounds per day or 1 ton per year of any regulated air pollutant is required to obtain a permit from Pinal County Air Quality.
The Pinal County Air Pollution Hearing Board has been established to provide a mechanism by which citizens and permit applicants may appeal decisions made by the Control Officer regarding a permit approval or denial, permit revision, permit fee invoice, authorization to operate, variance under a general permit or conditional order.
Title V of the Clean Air Act requires major sources of air pollutants, and certain other sources, to obtain an operating permit and operate in compliance with the permit.