The Arizona ADEQ Air Quality Permit application is the form a business files with the Arizona Department of Environmental Quality to get legal permission to release air pollution from equipment like engines, boilers, crushers, paint booths, and concrete batch plants. The main form in the package is the Standard Permit Application (Form 1), which ADEQ requires under A.R.S. § 49-426 and Title 18, Chapter 2 of the Arizona Administrative Code.
If you run equipment that emits air pollution and you skip this permit, the state can shut you down, fine you, and order you to stop construction. ADEQ processes thousands of air permit actions each year, and a large share of applications get kicked back as incomplete on the first try, often over one missing signature or a blank emissions table. This guide walks you through every box on the form, shows three filled-in examples, and answers the questions filers ask most.
Here is what you will learn:
- 🏭 What the ADEQ air permit is, who must file it, and which permit class fits your business
- 📋 The exact documents and numbers to gather before you open Form 1
- ✍️ A line-by-line walkthrough of every field on the Standard Permit Application
- 🧮 How to run the emission calculations that make or break your application
- 💸 What it costs, how to file, and the mistakes that get applications rejected
What the ADEQ Air Quality Permit Is and Who Must File It
An ADEQ air quality permit is a legal document that lets a stationary or portable source emit air pollution within set limits. The agency that issues it is the ADEQ Air Quality Division in Phoenix. The law behind it is A.R.S. § 49-426, which says you cannot build, modify, or operate a source of air pollution without a permit. The deadline rule is simple: you must have the permit in hand before you begin construction or operation, not after.
Arizona sorts air permits into classes based on how much a source can emit. A Class I (Title V) permit covers large major sources tied to the federal Clean Air Act. A Class II permit covers smaller minor sources and synthetic minor sources that accept limits to stay below major thresholds. A General Permit is a pre-written permit for common, low-risk operations like concrete batch plants, where you simply apply for coverage instead of negotiating custom terms.
Jurisdiction matters before you file anything. ADEQ permits sources across most of Arizona, but three counties run their own programs: Maricopa County Air Quality Department, Pima County Air Quality, and Pinal County Air Quality Control District. If your facility sits only in one of those three counties, you apply to that county, not ADEQ. If your equipment is portable and crosses county lines statewide, you apply to ADEQ even if it sometimes sits in Maricopa, Pima, or Pinal County.
The penalty for getting this wrong is steep. Operating without a permit can bring civil penalties, a notice of violation, and a stop-work order. Take Desert Ready Mix, a startup that fired up a concrete plant before its General Permit cleared. ADEQ ordered it to stop production until the Authorization to Operate (ATO) was issued, and the lost weeks cost far more than the permit fee.
Before You Start: Documents and Information You Need
Filling out Form 1 goes fast once your paperwork is ready. The application is rejected as incomplete when even one required number is missing, so gather everything first. Below is your pre-filing checklist.
- Registered business name from the Arizona Corporation Commission. The name on the permit must match the ACC registration exactly, or ADEQ cannot issue the permit to a valid legal entity.
- Mailing address and plant site address. ADEQ mails official notices to the mailing address, so an error here means you may miss deadlines and compliance letters.
- Plant site location coordinates. You need latitude and longitude, or the township, range, and section, so ADEQ can place your source on the correct air quality map.
- Equipment list with full specs. Each engine, boiler, silo, and baghouse needs a make, model, serial number, maximum rated capacity, and year of manufacture, because ADEQ will not process an application missing capacity, serial or ID, and manufacture date.
- Maximum rated capacity for every unit. Emissions are figured at full capacity, so a guessed or blank number throws off the entire emissions calculation.
- Fuel type for each engine and boiler. Diesel, gasoline, natural gas, and LPG each use different emission factors, so the wrong fuel produces wrong numbers.
- Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) code. This tells ADEQ your industry; concrete batch plants, for example, use SIC code 3273.
- Name and title of your Responsible Official. Only this person can legally sign the certification, and an application signed by the wrong person is invalid.
- The application fee. A General Permit needs a $500 fee with the submittal, and an application without payment is not processed.
Missing any item stalls the review. ADEQ tracks an application from the day it is complete, so a blank field does not just delay you by a few days; it can reset the clock entirely while staff wait for the missing piece.
Where to Get the Form and How to Access It
ADEQ now pushes most air permit submittals through its online portal, myDEQ, which lets you apply, pay, and track status in one place. You can also download the paper application package, such as the Standard Permit Application for a Concrete Batch Plant General Permit, from the ADEQ air permits page. Always confirm you have the current version before filling anything out.
Check the revision date printed in the footer of the package. The widely used Concrete Batch Plant General Permit application package carries a May 22, 2015 revision date in its footer, so if you pull a copy with a different date, you may be working from an outdated form. Filing an old version can force a resubmission, because ADEQ rejects forms that no longer match its current rules under A.A.C. Title 18, Chapter 2.
The package is not one page; it is a set of forms. The core form most filers complete is Form 1: Standard Permit Application, supported by Form 2 (eligibility), Form 3 (emission calculations), Form 4 (equipment list), and Form 5 (compliance certification). For an individual Class I or Class II permit instead of a General Permit, ADEQ uses the broader Standard Permit Application package, but Form 1 stays the front page either way. This guide focuses on Form 1 and walks through the supporting forms that ride with it.
Step-by-Step: How to Fill Out the ADEQ Standard Permit Application (Form 1) Line by Line
Form 1 has 12 numbered items. Lines 1 through 5 are mostly basic identity fields, and Lines 6 through 12 carry the technical and legal weight. Work top to bottom, and never leave a box blank — write N/A where something does not apply so ADEQ knows you did not skip it.
Item 1: Permit to Be Issued To
This line asks for the exact legal business name that will hold the permit. Write the registered business license name as it appears with the Arizona Corporation Commission, in the same spelling and form. For example, Desert Ready Mix LLC writes its full name exactly as shown on its ACC record, not a shortened nickname like “Desert RM.”
A common edge case is the sole proprietor who has no LLC or corporation. In that case you enter the owner’s legal name as the business name and check “Individual Owner” later in Item 9. A frequent mistake is using a trade name or “doing business as” label that is not registered, which means the permit gets issued to an entity that does not legally exist and may be void. Many filers wrongly believe ADEQ will “fix” a name mismatch during review; it will not, and the mismatch alone can make the application incomplete.
Item 2: Mailing Address
This field asks where ADEQ should send official mail. Enter the street or P.O. Box, city, state, and ZIP where you reliably receive business correspondence. For instance, Desert Ready Mix LLC lists PO Box 4120, Casa Grande, AZ 85130.
If your mailing address differs from the plant location, that is fine and common; you list the plant address separately in Item 7. The biggest mistake here is listing a job-site trailer or temporary address, because permit notices, renewal reminders, and compliance letters go to this address, and a missed letter can mean a missed deadline. People often assume email substitutes for mail, but ADEQ still treats the mailing address as the official channel for legal notices.
Item 3: Previous Company Name
This line asks whether the business operated under a different name before. Enter the prior registered name only if the company changed names or you bought an existing permitted operation; otherwise write N/A. For example, if Desert Ready Mix LLC was formerly Pinal Concrete Co., it enters Pinal Concrete Co. here.
The edge case is a recent ownership change where a permit already exists under the old name. Listing the prior name lets ADEQ link the history and apply the right permit number. A mistake filers make is leaving this blank after a name change, which can disconnect your application from your existing compliance record. Some assume a name change cancels old obligations; it does not, and prior violations follow the source.
Item 4: Name(s) of Owners/Principals
This field asks who owns or controls the business. List the owner, partners, or principals along with a phone number, fax, and email. For example, Maria Delgado, owner of Desert Ready Mix, enters her name with phone (520) 555-0148 and email.
For a multi-member LLC or partnership, list each principal, adding a sheet if the lines run out. The common mistake is listing only a manager who is not an owner, which leaves ADEQ unsure who holds legal responsibility for the source. Filers often think the contact person and the owner must be the same; they do not, and the contact appears separately in Item 6.
Item 5: Name of Owner’s Agent
This line asks for an agent acting on the owner’s behalf, such as an environmental consultant or attorney handling the filing. Enter the agent’s name, phone, fax, and email, or write N/A if you file on your own. For example, Desert Ready Mix hires consultant Greg Tan, P.E. and lists his contact details.
The edge case is a consultant who prepares the application but is not authorized to sign the certification; naming an agent does not transfer the Responsible Official’s signing duty. A mistake is assuming the agent can sign Item 11, which only the Responsible Official may do. People often believe naming a consultant speeds approval, but ADEQ reviews the content, not who submitted it.
Item 6: Plant/Site Manager/Contact Person and Title
This field asks for the person ADEQ should call with technical questions about the application. Enter the on-site manager or contact, their title, phone, fax, and email. For example, Desert Ready Mix lists Sam Ortiz, Plant Manager, with a direct cell number.
This is the person who can answer questions about equipment and operations day to day, which is why it is often different from the owner. A common mistake is listing a head-office number that nobody answers, which slows review when staff need a quick clarification. Filers sometimes think this contact carries legal liability, but the legal certification still rests with the Responsible Official in Item 11.
Item 7: Plant Site Name and Location
This line pins down exactly where the source operates. Enter the plant site name, full address, city, county, ZIP, any Indian Reservation name if applicable, and latitude/longitude with elevation. For a portable source, give the initial location; you may substitute township, range, and section for the coordinates. For example, Desert Ready Mix enters 32.8795, -111.7574 in Pinal County.
The edge case is a portable plant with no fixed address, where the legal description (township, range, section) stands in for a street address. A serious mistake is listing the wrong county, because that controls jurisdiction — a site that is actually in Maricopa County belongs to the county program, not ADEQ. Many filers wrongly think approximate coordinates are fine; ADEQ uses them to map the source against air quality areas, so precision matters.
Item 8: Equipment Purpose and Equipment List/Description
This field asks what the plant produces and what equipment is on site. Describe the operation and list each major unit. For example, Desert Ready Mix writes Stationary concrete batch plant producing ready-mix concrete; includes central mixer, two cement silos, one fly ash silo, baghouse, and a 200 HP diesel generator.
The edge case is a facility with equipment not yet purchased; you still describe planned units and assign equipment ID numbers. A common mistake is a vague description like “concrete stuff,” which forces ADEQ to send a request for more information and stalls the clock. Filers often assume the detailed Form 4 equipment list lets them be brief here, but Item 8 needs enough detail to frame the whole operation.
Item 9: Type of Organization
This line asks for your legal business structure. Check one box: Corporation, Individual Owner, Partnership, Government Entity, or Other. For example, Desert Ready Mix LLC checks the box that fits its structure and, since “LLC” is not pre-listed, may check Other and write Limited Liability Company.
The edge case is the LLC, which is not a named box, so you check “Other” and specify it in plain words. A mistake is checking “Corporation” for an LLC or sole proprietorship, which misstates your legal status and can confuse liability records. People often think the box is cosmetic; it is not, because it affects who is recognized as the legal permit holder.
Item 10: Permit Application Basis
This is one of the most important fields, and it tells ADEQ what kind of action you want. Check all that apply: New Source, Renewal of Existing Permit, Revision (Equipment Change), Portable Source, and the permit type such as General Permit. If the equipment was never permitted, check New Source and General Permit. For renewals or revisions, also write the existing permit number and expiration date on the line provided.
You also enter the Date of Commencement of Construction (the expected start date for new sources), whether equipment will be leased, the SIC code (3273 for concrete batch plants), and the State Permit Class (General for this package). The edge case is adding equipment to an existing General Permit, where you check Revision and list your current General Permit number. A costly mistake is checking New Source on a renewal, which can create a duplicate file and delay both. Filers often misread “commencement of construction” as the application date; it is the date you plan to start building or modifying.
Item 11: Signature of Responsible Official
This line is the legal heart of the form. The Responsible Official signs here and prints their official title. The Responsible Official is usually the owner or a partner, or for larger firms a president, vice-president, secretary, or treasurer. For example, Maria Delgado, Managing Member, signs and dates the line herself.
The edge case is a large company where a corporate officer, not the on-site manager, must sign; a plant manager’s signature does not satisfy the rule. The most common fatal mistake is having a consultant or office assistant sign, which makes the certification invalid and the application incomplete. Filers often assume any manager can sign; only a person meeting the Responsible Official definition in the rules can, and ADEQ will reject anything less.
Item 12: Typed or Printed Name of Signer
This field backs up the signature with a printed name, date, telephone number, and email. Print the same name that appears in the Item 11 signature, then add the date and contact details. For example, Maria Delgado prints her name, enters the date, and lists her phone and email.
The edge case is an illegible signature, which is exactly why the printed name exists — it confirms who signed. A mistake is leaving the date blank, since ADEQ uses it to log when the certification was made. People sometimes think the typed name can differ from the signer; it must match the Responsible Official who signed Item 11, or the certification does not hold.
Supporting Form 2: Determination of Coverage Eligibility
For a General Permit, Form 2 decides whether you even qualify. You answer questions A through M about your operation, such as whether you will operate with another batch plant or crushing plant, whether you operate only in Maricopa, Pima, or Pinal County, and whether you will cap production at 2,000 cubic yards per day. A “wrong” answer routes you out of the General Permit and into an individual permit application.
For example, Desert Ready Mix answers No to operating with a crushing plant and Yes to the 2,000-cubic-yard cap, so it stays eligible. The edge case is a plant that sometimes co-locates with a crusher; that single fact disqualifies the General Permit. A mistake is answering questions to “fit” the General Permit when the facts say otherwise, which is a false certification. Filers often assume eligibility is automatic; it is conditional on every answer in Form 2.
Supporting Form 3: Emission Calculations
Form 3 is where you prove your numbers. You calculate emissions from internal combustion engines, boilers, and the batch plant itself using ADEQ’s emission factors, which come from EPA’s AP-42 emission factors. You multiply each unit’s maximum rated capacity (horsepower for engines, MMBtu/hr for boilers) by the factor for each pollutant — PM, PM10, CO, NOx, SO2, and VOCs — then total facility-wide emissions.
For example, a 200 HP diesel engine under 600 HP uses the NOx factor of 3.10E-02 pounds per hp-hr, so 200 × 0.0310 = 6.2 pounds per hour of NOx. The edge case is a synthetic minor, where you accept an hours-of-operation limit (calculated in Form 3’s Table 12 or 13) to stay below the 90-ton-per-year threshold. A mistake is using rated power instead of maximum capacity, or skipping a unit, which understates emissions and can void the permit. Filers often think emissions are based on actual use; ADEQ requires potential to emit at full capacity.
Supporting Forms 4 and 5: Equipment List and Certification
Form 4 lists every permitted unit with its type, maximum rated capacity, make, model, serial number, manufacture date, and equipment ID number. ADEQ will not process the application unless, at minimum, the maximum rated capacity, serial number or equipment ID, and date of manufacture appear for all equipment. Form 5 is the Compliance Certification and Certification of Truth, Accuracy, and Completeness, which the Responsible Official must sign.
For example, Desert Ready Mix lists its generator as Diesel ICE, 200 HP, Caterpillar, model C9, serial 4HK00123, manufactured 2022, ID GEN-01. The edge case is equipment not yet bought, where the serial number can wait but a stenciled equipment ID is required before install. A mistake is leaving Form 5 unsigned, which makes the entire application incomplete by rule. Filers often think Form 1’s signature covers everything; Form 5 needs its own signature from the Responsible Official.
Three Filled-Out Examples Using Real Scenarios
Below are three named filers walking through the ADEQ application from start to finish. Each table shows what they enter in the key sections.
Scenario 1: Maria Delgado — Portable Concrete Batch Plant (General Permit)
Maria runs Desert Ready Mix LLC, a portable batch plant that moves around Pinal and Gila counties. She wants the Concrete Batch Plant General Permit.
| Form Section | What Maria Enters |
|---|---|
| Item 1: Permit issued to | Desert Ready Mix LLC (matches ACC registration) |
| Item 7: Plant site location | Initial site: 32.8795, -111.7574, Pinal County |
| Item 8: Equipment purpose | Portable concrete batch plant; central mixer, 2 cement silos, baghouse, 200 HP diesel generator |
| Item 9: Type of organization | Other — Limited Liability Company |
| Item 10: Application basis | New Source, General Permit, Portable Source; SIC 3273; Class General |
| Form 2: Eligibility | No co-located crusher; Yes to 2,000 yd³/day cap — qualifies |
| Form 3: Emissions | NOx from 200 HP diesel = 6.2 lb/hr; totals stay synthetic minor |
| Item 11: Responsible Official | Maria Delgado, Managing Member (signed and dated) |
| Application fee | $500 check payable to ADEQ |
Scenario 2: James Okafor — Rock Crushing Facility (Class II Individual Permit)
James operates Verde Aggregate Inc., a stationary rock crushing and screening plant in Yavapai County. His potential emissions need a Class II minor source permit, so he uses the broader Standard Permit Application package.
| Form Section | What James Enters |
|---|---|
| Item 1: Permit issued to | Verde Aggregate Inc. |
| Item 7: Plant site location | 3400 Mine Rd, Cottonwood, Yavapai County, AZ 86326 |
| Item 8: Equipment purpose | Stationary rock crushing/screening; jaw crusher, cone crusher, 3 screens, conveyors, 400 HP diesel generator |
| Item 9: Type of organization | Corporation |
| Item 10: Application basis | New Source; State Permit Class II; SIC 1422 |
| Emission calculations | Particulate (PM10) controlled by water spray; synthetic minor below 90 tpy |
| Item 11: Responsible Official | James Okafor, President |
| Required attachment | Plot plan and equipment list (Form 4) |
| Application path | Filed through myDEQ portal |
Scenario 3: Linda Chen — Manufacturing Plant Crossing Title V Threshold (Class I)
Linda is EHS manager at Saguaro Coatings Corp., a paint and coatings manufacturer whose VOC emissions exceed major-source limits. The plant needs a Class I (Title V) permit.
| Form Section | What Linda Enters |
|---|---|
| Item 1: Permit issued to | Saguaro Coatings Corp. |
| Item 6: Contact person | Linda Chen, EHS Manager |
| Item 7: Plant site location | Stationary; full street address in a non-delegated county |
| Item 9: Type of organization | Corporation |
| Item 10: Application basis | New Source; State Permit Class I (Title V); applicable SIC code |
| Emission calculations | VOCs above 100 tpy — major source, full Title V review |
| Applicable requirements | Lists NSPS and NESHAP subparts that apply |
| Item 11: Responsible Official | A corporate officer (per Title V Responsible Official rule) |
| Application path | myDEQ portal; longer technical review |
How to File the Completed ADEQ Application
ADEQ accepts air permit applications through its online portal and by mail. Choose the channel that fits your permit type, and keep proof of everything you send.
Online (preferred): the myDEQ portal. Submit at mydeq.azdeq.gov, where you upload forms, pay by electronic payment, and track status. Processing time varies by permit class, from weeks for a General Permit to many months for a Class I Title V review. Your proof of filing is the portal confirmation and submission timestamp, which you should save or screenshot.
By mail. Send the completed package and fee to the Arizona Department of Environmental Quality, Air Quality Division, 1110 West Washington, Phoenix, Arizona 85007. For a Concrete Batch Plant General Permit, include a $500 check or money order payable to ADEQ with the submittal. Use certified mail with return receipt as your proof of filing, and keep photocopies of Forms 1 through 5 before you mail.
Fees beyond the General Permit flat fee. Many individual permits are billed on an hourly basis plus annual administrative fees set in A.A.C. R18-2-326, where Class I Title V categories carry annual fees that range from a $750 small-source fee to tens of thousands of dollars for large categories like cement plants. Pay exactly what your fee summary shows, since an underpayment leaves the application incomplete. Keep your receipt as proof, because ADEQ logs the review start date from a complete, paid submittal.
What Happens After You File
Once ADEQ receives your application, staff first check it for administrative completeness — are all forms present, signed, and paid? If something is missing, you get a request for additional information, and the review clock pauses until you respond. This is why a single blank field can add weeks.
After the application is complete, ADEQ moves to technical review, checking your emission calculations, applicable requirements, and equipment list against the rules in A.A.C. Title 18, Chapter 2. For a General Permit, ADEQ issues an Authorization to Operate (ATO) for each covered unit once you qualify. For Class I and Class II individual permits, ADEQ drafts a permit, and Class I (Title V) permits also go through a public comment period and EPA review before they are final.
You may not operate beyond what the permit allows until it is issued. For new sources, that means waiting for the permit before you begin construction or operation. Once issued, the permit carries ongoing duties — annual compliance certifications, recordkeeping, and emissions reporting — and failing those can trigger enforcement just as surely as operating with no permit at all.
Mistakes to Avoid When Filling Out the Form
Each mistake below has sunk real applications. Read them as a final pre-submission check.
- Business name does not match the ACC record. The permit gets issued to an entity that may not legally exist.
- Leaving Form 5 unsigned. ADEQ deems the entire application incomplete and will not process it.
- Wrong person signs as Responsible Official. A consultant or junior manager’s signature voids the certification.
- Blank maximum rated capacity on Form 4. ADEQ cannot calculate emissions and rejects the equipment list outright.
- Using actual emissions instead of potential to emit. Your numbers understate the source and can make the permit invalid.
- Listing the wrong county. A Maricopa, Pima, or Pinal site filed with ADEQ goes to the wrong agency and bounces back.
- Forgetting the $500 General Permit fee. No payment means no processing, and the clock never starts.
- Vague equipment description in Item 8. ADEQ sends a request for more information that stalls the review.
- Checking New Source on a renewal in Item 10. This creates a duplicate file and delays both actions.
- Using an outdated form version. A package with the wrong revision date can force a full resubmission.
- Skipping a unit in the emissions calculation. A missed engine or silo understates totals and risks a false certification.
- Operating before the permit issues. Construction or operation without the permit invites a stop-work order and penalties.
Do’s and Don’ts
A short list of habits that keep your application moving.
Do: – Match your business name to the ACC record exactly, because the legal entity must be valid. – Gather every equipment spec before you start, since one missing capacity figure stalls the whole file. – Use potential-to-emit at maximum capacity, because that is what ADEQ rules require. – Have the true Responsible Official sign both Form 1 and Form 5, as only that signature is valid. – Keep copies and proof of filing, so you can prove your submission date if there is a dispute. – Confirm your county jurisdiction first, to avoid filing with the wrong agency.
Don’t: – Don’t leave any box blank, because ADEQ reads blanks as incomplete; write N/A instead. – Don’t let a consultant sign the certification, since that voids it. – Don’t guess emission factors, because wrong numbers can invalidate the permit. – Don’t start construction before issuance, as that triggers enforcement. – Don’t use an old form version, since it can force a resubmission. – Don’t underpay the fee, because an unpaid application is never processed.
Pros and Cons of Filing on Your Own vs. With a Consultant
Many small operators file simple General Permits themselves, while complex Class I sources almost always hire help. Here is the trade-off.
| Filing on Your Own | Filing With a Consultant |
|---|---|
| Pro: Saves consultant fees, which matters for a small batch plant | Pro: A P.E. handles tricky emission calculations correctly |
| Pro: You learn your own operation’s emissions and limits | Pro: Fewer rejections, since experts know what ADEQ wants |
| Pro: Direct control over timing and submission | Pro: Saves your time on a long Class I Title V package |
| Con: Higher risk of an incomplete-application rejection | Con: Costs add up, sometimes more than the permit fee |
| Con: Calculation errors can void the permit | Con: You still must sign as Responsible Official, keeping liability |
| Con: Steep learning curve for Class I and Class II permits | Con: Less hands-on knowledge of your own paperwork |
FAQs
Do I file with ADEQ or with my county?
No, not always with ADEQ. If your facility sits only in Maricopa, Pima, or Pinal County, you file with that county; ADEQ covers the rest of the state and all portable sources.
Do I need a permit before I start construction?
Yes. Arizona law requires the permit in hand before you build, modify, or operate a source, and starting early can bring a stop-work order and penalties.
Do I use my trade name or registered name in Item 1?
No, never the trade name alone. Item 1 must show the registered business name on file with the Arizona Corporation Commission, exactly as it appears.
Do I write the application date in Item 10’s “commencement of construction” box?
No. That box is the date you expect to start building or modifying the source, not the date you sign the application.
Do I list potential emissions or actual emissions on Form 3?
No, not actual emissions. ADEQ requires potential to emit, figured at each unit’s maximum rated capacity, even if you rarely run at full capacity.
Do I need to fill out every box on Form 1?
Yes. Leave nothing blank; write N/A where a field does not apply so ADEQ does not read it as missing information.
Can my consultant sign the certification for me?
No. Only the Responsible Official — usually the owner or a corporate officer — may sign Form 1 Item 11 and Form 5.
Do I need the serial number for equipment I haven’t bought yet?
No. You can leave the serial number blank for now, but you must assign and stencil an equipment ID number before installing the unit.
Is the General Permit fee really just $500?
Yes, for the Concrete Batch Plant General Permit, a $500 application fee must accompany each new, renewal, or equipment-change submittal payable to ADEQ.
Does a name change cancel my old permit obligations?
No. Prior compliance history and obligations follow the source, so you list the previous company name in Item 3 to link the record.
Do I qualify for a General Permit if I co-locate with a crusher?
No. Operating a batch plant alongside a crushing or hot mix asphalt plant disqualifies you, and you must apply for an individual permit instead.
Can I file the whole application online?
Yes. ADEQ’s myDEQ portal lets you submit forms, pay fees, and track status, and it is the agency’s preferred channel for most air permit submittals.
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