The Boston Air Pollution Control Commission (APCC) protects air quality in the City of Boston. Its programs address:

• Air Pollution, including dust from construction sites, smoke from industrial sites, and exhaust from idling vehicles
• Parking facilities in downtown Boston, South Boston, and East Boston
• Abrasive Blasting
• Noise from construction sites, ventilation equipment, and other sources

The APCC writes and enforces regulations, grants permits, advises other City Hall departments, holds public hearings, and cooperates with other local, regional, state, and federal agencies in the pursuit of common goals. The APCC also administers the City's Transportation and Air Quality Grants program.

APCC hearings occur approximately every three months. The APCC comprises five commissioners, two serving ex officio and three appointed by the Mayor. The current commissioners are:

• Mr. Thomas Tinlin, Commissioner of Transportation, chair
• Mr. John Shea, Boston Public Health Commission
• Ms. Virginia Tisei
• Mr. Bart Mitchell
• Mr. Marty Nee

The APCC's executive director and additional APCC staff are members of the Boston Environment Department.

For more information, please contact:
Air Pollution Control Commission
Boston Environment Department
City Hall, Room 805
Boston, MA 02201
617-635-3850
APCC@cityofboston.gov