The Bureau of Air Quality (BAQ) develops & implements strategies to maintain the quality of South Carolina's Air. BAQ is led by Rhonda Thompson, who became Bureau Chief in 2016. BAQ Organizational Chart Air PermittingAir Toxics Department Decisions Dispersion ModelingePermitting TrainingGuidance & Emission ToolsIssued Operating PermitsRegulationsTypes of PermitsCompliance and Reporting GuidancePreventing Accidental ReleasesProgram Levels Determine RequirementsMonitoring and Reporting GuidanceAir Pollutants & MonitoringAmbient Air Monitoring Network South Carolina Air Monitoring MapPollutants Ethylene Oxide RadonMercury Education, Outreach, Community InterestsEnvironmental Public NoticesBreathe BetterK-12 School ProgramsEnvironmental Sites & ProjectsEngagementEvent CalendarAdditional TopicsAsbestos DERARegional OfficesEmissions Inventory/Fees Forms & ApplicationsSmall Business Environmental Assistance Program Tier II Contact the Bureau of Air Quality at (803) 898-4123 Tags Bureau of Air Quality