Most complaints involve foul odors, illegal trash burning, asbestos problems and loud noise. AQ performs most State air pollution source permitting functions in Duval County, and can assist businesses in Duval County in meeting Federal, State and local air pollution permitting requirements. Permit application forms and instructions are available. Concentrations of carbon monoxide, sulfur dioxide, nitrogen dioxide, ozone, lead and particulate matter in the outdoor atmosphere are measured and recorded in accordance with Federal and State regulations.
Data are available to consultants for use in air pollution dispersion modeling.
Most of this data is compiled from Annual Operating Reports which major industrial sources are required to submit to AQ annually. Other inventory data from small and mobile air pollution sources is compiled collectively. This data is available for use by the general public, various news media and industrial sources. Information is available in person or by telephone concerning measurement methodology, applicable testing regulations and specific operating permit testing conditions. When sources are conducting complex or unusual testing, pretest conferences are encouraged.