Air
Air Emission Licences
Mayo County Council issue Air Emission Licences for activities listed under Schedule 3 of the Air Pollution Act, 1987.
- To review the schedule of licensable activities, click on the following link. http://www.irishstatutebook.ie/eli/1987/act/6/enacted/en/html
- Air Emissions Licence Application Form
- Air Emissions Guidance Notes
Air Emission Licence Appeals
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is responsible for processing Air Pollution Act licence appeals. For further information in relation to these appeals, and the appropriate fee payable, please refer to Air Pollution Appeals section on the EPA website at the following link http://www.epa.ie/licensing/air/actappeals/.
National Air Quality Monitoring Programme
The Environmental Protection Agency manages the National Ambient Air Quality Network. Air quality monitoring assessments are made at the following locations in Co. Mayo.
Air Quality Monitoring in Castlebar, Co. Mayo
Air Quality Monitoring in Claremorris, Co. Mayo
Air Quality Monitoring in Ballina, Co. Mayo
Low Smoke Zones
From October 31st 2022 new Solid Fuel Regulations will be in place nationwide.
These regulations are being brought in for the protection of human health and should have a noticeable effect on the air we breath.
The Environment Enforcement Team will enforce these reulations focussing on retailers and those transporting solid fuels.
Please see relevant FAQ's below.
FAQ - Couriers - Haulage Compainies
Mayo County Council would encourage all those using solid fuel to heat their homes to consider using certified smokeless products to improve air quality in the county for the benefit of human health. For more information watch this short video about thinking A B C.
Deco Paints (Vehicle Refinishers)
The Limitation of Emissions of Volatile Organic Compounds due to the Use of Organic Solvents in Certain Paints, Varnishes and Vehicle Refinishing Products Regulations (referred to as the Deco Paints Regulations) were introduced in May 2007.
It is an offence to operate a vehicle refinishing installation without a current Certificate of Compliance, which is issued by your Local Authority, following a report from an Approved Assessor.
The Environmental Enforcement Team carry out inspections in relation to these regulations and can issue fines or initiate prosecutions on those not compliant.
Further information is available here.
- An application form for Vehicle Refinishers is available here: Vehicle Finishers Application Form
- Best Practice Guidelines for Vehicle Refinishing for Repair Installations can be found here
- Councils create and maintain a register of commercial businesses operating within their area who carry out spray painting and vehicle refinishing on their premises. This register is available for public viewing here
Click here to view a short video from the EPA website.
Solvent Regulations (Dry Cleaners)
The Solvent Regulations were update in 2012. This legislation requires Irish business, which use solvents or solvent containing materials as part of their operation, to obtain a Certificate of Compliance from their Local Authority.
The Environmental Enforcement Team carry out inspections in relation to these regulations and can issue fines or initiate prosecutions on those not compliant.
Further information is available here
- An Application Form for Dry Cleaners is available here.
- Best practice Guide for Dry Cleaners
- Councils create and maintain a register of commercial businesses operating within their area who carry out spray painting and vehicle refinishing on their premises. This register is available for public viewing here