The Environmental Engineering/Policy Program provides several services to residents as part of the effort to preserve the quality of the air we breathe, including:
Responding to certain complaints regarding indoor smoking in Prince George’s County establishments as enforcement of the Clean Indoor Air Act (CIAA) of 2007
The CIAA prohibits smoking in indoor places, including restaurants and bars, and most other businesses with indoor areas open to the public in Maryland.
Evaluating Burn Requests and issue Open Fire Permits. Open burn sites must meet specific criteria in order for applications to be approved
Open Fire Permit applications are now processed in Momentum.
Investigating complaints pertaining to sources of air pollution, including smoke, fumes, dust, odors and industrial emissions
Reviewing Building Permit applications and Use and Occupancy Permit applications and Environmental Impact Statements to determine the existence of significant sources of air pollution
Advising applicants on obtaining Maryland Department of the Environment construction and operating permits for air pollution sources, and
Participating in regional air quality planning activities