Mission statement : To provide a resource for ASME in keeping abreast of the current issues in air pollution control, as well as organizing conference sessions / technical discussions on timely matters in air pollution control.

This committee facilitates the dissemination of information on SOx, NOx , particulate matter, and other air pollutants associated with industrial operations—notably utilities. The Air Pollution Control Committee promotes the development of relevant control technologies and their continued improvement to meet the needs of industry. The Air Pollution Control Committee advises industry on the performance and cost of air pollution control systems and communicates the developments and design improvements that have occurred in the industry. It further advises industry on the capabilities of SOx, NOx , particulate matter, and similar technologies to control other air pollutants such as air toxics. The Air Pollution Control Committee emphasizes the application of control technology and ways to improve the art and economics involved. This committee also focuses on current and developing regulations and how the law will drive the technology.