Air Quality Bureau

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NOTICE! Change of Address!

As of April 8, 2013 our new address is:

New Mexico Environment Department

Air Quality Bureau

525 Camino de los Marquez, Suite 1

Santa Fe, New Mexico, 87505-1816

Improving Environmental Permitting

2013

Recognizing the importance of permitting to environmental protection and conducting business in New Mexico, the New Mexico Environment Department is undertaking a review of the Department's permitting processes. This report summarizes the findings and recommendations related to the Air Quality Bureau construction permit program.

Mission

The mission of the New Mexico Environment Department's Air Quality Bureau (AQB) is to protect the inhabitants and natural beauty of New Mexico by preventing the deterioration of air quality.

This includes:

strategic planning to ensure that all air quality standards are met and maintained;
issuing air quality construction and operating permits; and
enforcing air quality regulations and permit conditions.

The Air Quality Bureau has authority over air quality in all New Mexico counties except Bernalillo County and except facilities on Tribal Lands. The City of Albuquerque/Bernalillo Air Quality Division regulates businesses located in Bernalillo County and may be reached at (505) 768-1972. Contact the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency directly for air quality issues on Tribal Lands.

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Our phone number is (505) 476-4300.