Lincoln-Lancaster County Health Department, Air Quality Program

Annual Air-Quality Fee — Paint Stripping and Miscellaneous Surface Coating (40 CFR 63 Subpart HHHHHH; auto body refinishing)

An auto body or refinishing shop that does paint stripping or miscellaneous surface coating subject to the federal area-source rule 40 CFR Part 63 Subpart HHHHHH pays an annual fee to the Lincoln-Lancaster County Health Department. The Lincoln-Lancaster County Air Pollution Control Program Regulations and Standards state that they govern the Air Pollution Control Program "within Lancaster County including the City of Lincoln and other cities and villages within the county"; County Resolution R-13-0073 (December 2013) is the county's air pollution control resolution for the area outside the City of Lincoln and its zoning jurisdiction. Under Article 1, Section 6(B), Table 6-B1 (fees effective 9-1-2025, which "shall remain effective until such time as updated by resolution"), operations with one painter certified under 40 CFR 63.11173(f) pay $205.00 a year, two certified painters $400.00 and three or more $770.00; the fee does not apply to a facility exempt under 40 CFR 63.11170(a)(2). The Health Department's Fees page lists the same Automotive Body Shops figures. Fees are payable to the Health Department on July 1 each year and are non-refundable; a payment after July 1 carries a late fee of 20% of the payment due, increased by 10% of the original payment for each additional 30 days. Contact the Air Quality Program, 3131 O Street, Lincoln, 402-441-8040.