A review of the programs and practices of nine air pollution agencies concerned about the problem of continuous compliance with their requirements. This joint study performed by EPA and CEQ examined the organizations, Permit Systems, Inspection and Surveillance Approaches, and Enforcement Programs of the States of CT, NY, NJ, NC, OR, and the cities of Chicago, Houston, and San Diego. Comparative review of each jurisdiction's programs is presented by function, and suggested strategy is presented for agencies wishing to control the continuous compliance (or operation and maintenance of control equipment) problem.