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The Air Quality Policy Division develops policies and strategies for integrated air
quality management of criteria pollutant and hazardous air pollutant programs in
coordination with other OAQPS divisions. These policies and strategies are targeted,
as appropriate, to local, State, regional, national, and multi-national scale air
quality issues. The Division develops attainment and maintenance policies and strategies,
and implementation programs under Part D of Title I of the Clean Air Act, to guide the
implementation efforts of the EPA Regional Offices and State, local, and Tribal agencies.
The Division manages and assures the integration of the national air quality permit programs,
including operating permits and pre-construction permits (new source review and prevention of
significant deterioration). Through guidance, the Division develops and promotes the application of
innovative policies and strategies designed to reduce NAAQS pollutants and other toxic pollutants.
The Division monitors the effectiveness of the air quality management program and assesses the
need for ongoing changes to the program. The Division establishes and maintains cooperative
working relationships with regional, State, local and Tribal agencies, as well as other key
stakeholders, including industry and environmental groups, to facilitate effective development
and implementation of regulations, policies, and guidance. It also works closely with other
OAQPS divisions and EPA offices to ensure integration of rules, policies and guidance to
facilitate effective program implementation.
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