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EPA-Approved RI Regulations
Subpart OO - Rhode Island
Section 52.2070 Identification of plan.
(c) EPA approved regulations.
EPA Approved Rhode Island Regulations
(As of July 9, 2010.)
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| State Citation | Title / Subject | State Effective Date | EPA Approval Date | Explanations |
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| Air Pollution Control Regulation 1 (PDF) (1 pg, 105K) | Visible emissions. | 02/22/1977 | 05/07/1981 46 FR 25446. |
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| Air Pollution Control Regulation 2 (PDF) (1 pg, 160K) | Handling of soft coal. | 02/22/1977 | 05/07/1981 46 FR 25446. |
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| Air Pollution Control Regulation 3 (PDF) (3 pp, 169K) | Particulate emissions from industrial processes. | 02/22/1977 | 05/07/1981 46 FR 25446. |
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| Air Pollution Control Regulation 4 (PDF) (1 pg, 161K) | Open fires. | 02/22/1977 | 05/07/1981 46 FR 25446. |
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| Air Pollution Control Regulation 5 (PDF) (1 pg, 105K) | Fugitive dust. | 02/22/1977 | 05/07/1981 46 FR 25446. |
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| Air Pollution Control Regulation 6 (PDF) (2 pp, 162K) | Continuous emission monitors. | 11/22/1989 | 09/30/1991 56 FR 49414. |
RI Air Pollution Control Regulation Number 6 is also referred to by the title "Opacity Monitors". |
| Air Pollution Control Regulation 7 (PDF) (1 pg, 160K) | Emission of air contaminants detrimental to persons or property. | 07/19/1977 | 05/07/1981 46 FR 25446. |
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| Air Pollution Control Regulation 8 (PDF) (9 pp, 180K) | Sulfur content of fuels. | 05/02/1985 | 01/08/1986 51 FR 755. |
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| Air Pollution Control Regulation 9 (PDF) (42 pp, 273K) | Air pollution control permits. | 04/08/1996 | 12/02/1999 64 FR 67495. |
Definition of VOC revised. All of No. 9 is approved with the exception of Sections 9.13, 9.14, 9.15, and Appendix A which Rhode Island did not submit as part of SIP revision. |
| Air Pollution Control Regulation 10 (PDF) (5 pp, 169K) | Air pollution episodes. | 02/22/1977 | 05/07/1981 46 FR 25446. |
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| Air Pollution Control Regulation 11 (PDF) (35 pp, 172K) | Petroleum liquids marketing and storage. | 01/31/1993 | 12/17/93 58 FR 65930. |
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| Air Pollution Control Regulation 12 (PDF) (5 pp, 169K) | Incinerators. | 04/22/1981 | 04/26/82 47 FR 17816. |
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| Air Pollution Control Revisions to Regulation 13 (PDF) (4 pp, 167K) | Particulate emissions from fossil fuel fired steam or hot water generating units. | 10/05/1982 | 03/29/83 48 FR 13026. |
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| Air Pollution Control Regulation 14 (PDF) (6 pp, 116K) | Record keeping and reporting. | 04/08/1996 | 12/02/1999 64 FR 67495. |
Definition of VOC revised. |
| Air Pollution Control Regulation 15 (PDF) (18 pp, 197K) | Control of organic solvent emissions. | 04/08/1996 | 12/02/1999 64 FR 67495. |
Limited approval. Applicability threshold decreased to 50 tpy. Definition of VOC revised. All of No. 15 is approved with the except of 15.2.2 which Rhode Island did not submit as part of the SIP revision. |
| Air Pollution Control Regulation 16 (PDF) (1 pg, 161K) | Operation of air pollution control system. | 02/22/1977 | 05/07/1981 46 FR 25446. |
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| Air Pollution Control Regulation 17 (PDF) (1 pg, 160K) | Odors. | 02/22/1977 | 05/07/1981 46 FR 25446. |
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| Air Pollution Control Regulation 18 (PDF) (1 pg, 160K) | Control of Emissions from Organic Solvent Cleaning. | Withdrawn | 12/02/1999 64 FR 67495. |
No. 18 is superseded by No. 36. |
| Air Pollution Control Regulation 19 (PDF) (32 pp, 175K) | Control of Volatile Organic Compounds from Surface Coating Operations. | 03/07/1996 | 12/02/1999 64 FR 67495. |
Definition of VOC revised. Wood products requirements deleted because state adopted new Regulation No. 36 which addresses wood products. Except 19.2.2. |
| Air Pollution Control Regulation 21 (PDF) (18 pp, 144K) | Control of Volatile Organic Compounds from Printing Operations. | 04/08/1996 | 12/02/1999 64 FR 67495. |
Applicability threshold decreased to 50 tpy. Definition of VOC revised. All on No. 21 is approved with the exception of Section 21.2.3 which the State did not submit as part of the SIP revision. |
| Air Pollution Control Regulation 25 (PDF) (6 pp, 117K) | Control of VOC Emissions from Cutback and Emulsified Asphalt. | 04/08/1996 | 12/02/1999 64 FR 67495. |
Definition of VOC revised. All of No. 25 is approved with the exception of Section 25.2.2 which the state did not submit as part of the SIP revision. |
| Air Pollution Control Regulation 26 (PDF) (13 pp, 186K) | Control of Organic Solvent Emissions from Manufacture of Synthesized Pharmaceutical Products. | 04/08/1996 | 12/02/1999 64 FR 67495. |
Definition of VOC revised. All of No. 26 is approved with the exception of 26.2.3 which the state did not submit as part of the SIP revision. |
| Air Pollution Control Regulation 27 (PDF) (24 pp, 264K) | Control of nitrogen oxide emissions. | 01/16/96 | 09/02/1997 62 FR 46202. |
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| Air Pollution Control Regulation 29.3 (PDF) (5 pp, 113K) | Emissions Caps. | 04/28/95 | 03/22/1996 61 FR 11731. |
This rule limits a source's potential to emit, therefore avoiding RACT, Title V Operating Permit. |
| Air Pollution Control Regulation 30 (PDF) (16 pp, 140K) | Control of VOCs from Automotive Refinishing Operations. | 04/08/1996 | 12/02/1999 64 FR 67495. |
Definition of VOC revised. All of No. 30 is approved with the exception of Section 30.2.2 which the state did not submit as part of the SIP revision. |
| Air Pollution Control Regulation 31 (PDF) (15 pp, 139K) | Control of VOCs from Commercial and Consumer Products. | 04/08/1996 | 12/02/1999 64 FR 67495. |
Definition of VOC revised. All of No. 31 is approved with the exception of Section 31.2.2 which the state did not submit as part of the SIP revision. |
| Air Pollution Control Regulation 32 (PDF) (10 pp, 124K) | Control of VOCs from Marine Vessel Loading Operations. | 04/08/1996 | 12/02/1999 64 FR 67495. |
Definition of VOC revised. All of No. 32 is approved with the exception of Section 32.2.2 which the state did not submit as part of the SIP revision. |
| Air Pollution Control Regulation 33 (PDF) (12 pp, 131K) | Control of VOCs from Architectural Coatings and Industrial Maintenance Coatings. | 04/08/1996 | 12/02/1999 64 FR 67495. |
Definition of VOC revised. All of No. 33 is approved with the exception of Section 33.2.2 which the state did not submit as part of the SIP revision. |
| Air Pollution Control Regulation 34 (PDF) (13 pp, 83K) | Rhode Island Motor Vehicle Inspection / Maintenance Program. | 03/30/2000 | 02/09/2001 66 FR 9661. |
Department of Environmental Management regulation containing I/M standards. |
| Air Pollution Control Regulation 35 (PDF) (52 pp, 274K) | Control of VOCs and Volatile Hazardous Air Pollutants from Wood Products Manufacturing Operations. | 07/07/1996 | 12/02/1999 64 FR 67495. |
All of No. 35 is approved with the exception of Section 35.2.3 which the state did not submit as part of the SIP revision. |
| Air Pollution Control Regulation 36 (PDF) (35 pp, 174K) | Control of Emissions from Organic Solvent Cleaning. | 04/18/1996 | 12/02/1999 64 FR 67495. |
All of No. 36 is approved with the exception of Section 36.2.2 which the state did not submit as part of the SIP revision. |
| Air Pollution Control Regulation 37 (PDF) (15 pp, 132K) | Rhode Island's Low Emission Vehicle Program. | 12/07/1999 | 03/09/2000 65 FR 12476. |
Includes National LEV as a compliance alternative. |
| Air Pollution Control Regulation 38 (PDF) (28 pp, 275K) | Nitrogen Oxides Allowance Program. | 06/10/1998 | 06/02/1999 64 FR 29567. |
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| Air Pollution Control Regulation 41 (PDF) (77 pp, 309K) | NOx Budget Trading Program. | 10/01/1999 | 12/27/2000 65 FR 81743. |
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| Air Pollution Control Regulation 45 (PDF) (5 pp, 114K) | Rhode Island Diesel Engine Anti-Idling Program | 07/19/2007 | 03/27/2008 73 FR 16203. |
Limits idling for diesel on-highway and non-road engines. [See: Electronic Docket Number EPA-R01-OAR-2007-1176 at www.regulations.gov ] |
| Rhode Island Motor Vehicle Safety and Emissions Control Regulation No. 1 (PDF) (30 pp, 216K) | Rhode Island Motor Vehicle Inspection/ Maintenance Program. | 01/31/2001 | 02/09/2001 66 FR 9661. |
Department of Administration regulations for the I/M program. |