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EPA Approved State-Wide Regulations in the Arizona SIP

EPA’s Pacific Southwest (Region 9) implements and enforces federal environmental laws in Arizona, California, Hawaii, Nevada, the Pacific Islands, and 148 Tribal Nations.

The following documents and tables contain the contain EPA approved regulations for the Arizona State Implementation Plan (SIP). EPA's Pacific Southwest Office maintains these tables and will update them to reflect any changes the official tables codified in the Code of Federal Regulations. To find the status of SIP submittals, visit SIP Status Reports.

On this page:
  • Compiled Rules and Regulations
  • State-Wide General Permits
  • EPA-Approved Arizona Regulations

Compiled Regulations

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  • Arizona Administrative Code Title 9 Compilation (pdf) (1.65 MB, December 2021)
    Arizona Administrative Code Title 9 Compilation as of December 2021.
  • EPA Approved Arizona Administrative Code Title 18 Articles 1-6 (pdf) (16.85 MB, August 2024)
    EPA approved Arizona Administrative Code Title 18 Articles 1 through 6.
  • Arizona Administrative Code Title 18 Article 7 Compilation (pdf) (19.27 MB, October 2021)
    Arizona Administrative Code Title 18 Article 7 Compilation as of October 2021.
  • Arizona Administrative Code Title 18 Article 8 Compilation (pdf) (142.08 KB, May 2021)
    Arizona Administrative Code Title 18 Article 8 Compilation as of May 2021.
  • SIP-Approved Arizona Administrative Code Title 18 Article 10 (pdf) (5.98 MB, December 2021)
    Arizona Administrative Code Title 18 Article 10 Compilation as of December 2021.
  • Arizona Administrative Code Title 18 Article 13 and Appendices Compilation (pdf) (761.63 KB, May 2021)
    Arizona Administrative Code Title 18 Article 13 and Appendices Compilation as of May 2021.
  • Arizona Administrative Code Title 18 Articles 14 through 15 Compilation (pdf) (565.66 KB, May 2021)
    Arizona Administrative Code Title 18 Articles 14 through 15 Compilation as of May 2021.
  • Arizona Administrative Code Title 18 Appendices and IBR Materials Compilation (pdf) (8.56 MB, December 2021)
    Arizona Administrative Code Title 18 Appendices and Incorporation by Reference Materials as of December 2021.
  • Arizona Administrative Code Title 20 Compilation (pdf) (2.73 MB, November 2021)
    Arizona Administrative Code Title 20 Compilation as of November 2021.

State-Wide General Permits in Arizona

TitleState Effective DateEPA Approval DateAdditional Explanation
Arizona Dust Action General Permit (pdf) (258.88 KB, December 30, 2011) Including the general permit itself and attachments A, B, and CDecember 30, 2011March 31, 2014,
79 FR 17881
Issued by Arizona Department of Environmental Quality pursuant to ARS 49-457.05. Applies to certain types of dust sources in a county with a population of two million or more persons or any portion of a county within an area designated by EPA as a serious PM-10 nonattainment area or a maintenance area that was designated as a serious PM-10 nonattainment area. Submitted on May 25, 2012.

EPA-Approved Arizona Regulations

Arizona Administrative Code

Title 9 (Health Services)

Chapter 3
Article 1
State CitationTitle/SubjectState Effective DateEPA Approval DateAdditional Explanation
R9-3-101Definitions [“Begin actual construction”]May 28, 1982May 3, 1983, 48 FR 19878Included 36 defined terms. All but one (“Begin actual construction”) have been superseded by subsequent approvals of R18-2-101, R18-2-217, R18-2-218, R18-2-301, R18-2-401, and R18-2-701. Submitted on June 3, 1982.
7-1-1.1 (R9-3-101)Policy and Legal AuthorityAugust 20, 1973July 31, 1978, 43 FR 33245Submitted on August 20, 1973.
7-1-1.3 (R9-3-103, excluding paragraph E)Air Pollution ProhibitedAugust 20, 1973July 31, 1978, 43 FR 33245Submitted on August 20, 1973. EPA disapproved Paragraph E - see 40 CFR 52.133(b).
7-1-1.5 (R9-3-105)EnforcementAugust 20, 1973July 31, 1978, 43 FR 33245Submitted on August 20, 1973.
Article 4
State CitationTitle/SubjectState Effective DateEPA Approval DateAdditional Explanation
7-1-4.5 (R9-3-405)Sulfur Emissions: Other IndustriesAugust 20, 1973July 31, 1978, 43 FR 33245Submitted on August 20, 1973.
R9-3-409Agricultural PracticesMay 14, 1979April 23, 1982, 47 FR 17483Submitted on January 4, 1979.
Article 5
State CitationTitle/SubjectState Effective DateEPA Approval DateAdditional Explanation
R9-3-505, paragraphs B to B.1, B.2, B.3 and B.4Standards of Performance for Existing Portland Cement PlantsMay 28, 1982September 28, 1982, 47 FR 42572Submitted on June 3, 1982.
R9-3-505, paragraphs B.1.a and B.2.aStandards of Performance for Existing Portland Cement PlantsJuly 25, 1979April 23, 1982, 47 FR 17483Submitted on July 17, 1980.
R9-3-505, paragraphs A, B.1.b, B.2.b, and B.3 to DStandards of Performance for Existing Portland Cement PlantsMay 14, 1979April 23, 1982, 47 FR 17483Submitted on January 4, 1979.
R9-3-508, paragraphs B to B.1, B.2, and B.5Standards of Performance for Existing Asphalt Concrete PlantsMay 28, 1982September 28, 1982, 47 FR 42572Submitted on June 3, 1982.
R9-3-508, paragraphs B.1 to B.6Standards of Performance for Existing Asphalt Concrete PlantsJuly 25, 1979April 23, 1982, 47 FR 17483Submitted on April 1, 1980.
R9-3-508, paragraphs A and CStandards of Performance for Existing Asphalt Concrete PlantsMay 14, 1979April 23, 1982, 47 FR 17483Submitted on January 4, 1979.
R9-3-516, paragraphs A to A.1 and A.2Standards of Performance for Existing Coal Preparation PlantsMay 28, 1982September 28, 1982, 47 FR 42572Submitted on June 3, 1982.
R9-3-516, paragraphs A.1 to A.6Standards of Performance for Existing Coal Preparation PlantsJuly 25, 1979April 23, 1982, 47 FR 17483Submitted on April 1, 1980.
R9-3-516, paragraph BStandards of Performance for Existing Coal Preparation PlantsMay 14, 1979April 23, 1982, 47 FR 17483Submitted on January 4, 1979.
R9-3-521, paragraphs A to A.1 and A.2Standards of Performance for Existing Nonferrous Metals Industry SourcesMay 28, 1982September 28, 1982, 47 FR 42572Submitted on June 3, 1982.
R9-3-521, paragraphs A.1 to A.5Standards of Performance for Existing Nonferrous Metals Industry SourcesJuly 25, 1979April 23, 1982, 47 FR 17483Submitted on April 1, 1980.
R9-3-521, paragraphs B to DStandards of Performance for Existing Nonferrous Metals Industry SourcesMay 14, 1979April 23, 1982, 47 FR 17483Submitted on January 4, 1979.
R9-3-522, paragraphs A to A.1 and A.2Standards of Performance for Existing Gravel or Crushed Stone Processing PlantsMay 28, 1982September 28, 1982, 47 FR 42572Submitted on June 3, 1982.
R9-3-522, paragraphs A.1 to A.5, B, and CStandards of Performance for Existing Gravel or Crushed Stone Processing PlantsMay 14, 1979April 23, 1982, 47 FR 17483Submitted on January 4, 1979.

Title 18 (Environmental Quality)

Chapter 2 (Department of Environmental Quality Air Pollution Control)
Article 1 (General)
State CitationTitle/SubjectState Effective DateEPA Approval DateAdditional Explanation
R18-2-101 (except 20)DefinitionsMay 4, 2022April 3, 2024
89 FR 22963
Submitted electronically on December 6, 2022, as an attachment to a letter dated November 30, 2022.
R18-2-102Incorporated materialsAugust 7, 2012September 23, 2014
79 FR 56655
Submitted on October 29, 2012, and supplemented on September 6, 2013. AAC, title 18, chapter 2, supp. 12-2, June 30, 2012.
Article 2 (Ambient Air Quality Standards; Area Designations; Classifications)
State CitationTitle/SubjectState Effective DateEPA Approval DateAdditional Explanation
R18-2-201Particulate Matter: PM10 and PM2.5March 21, 201783 FR 19631, May 4, 2018Submitted on April 28, 2017.
R18-2-202Sulfur Oxides (Sulfur Dioxide)August 7, 2012September 23, 2014, 79 FR 56655Submitted on October 29, 2012, and supplemented on September 6, 2013. AAC, title 18, chapter 2, supp. 12-2, June 30, 2012.
R18-2-203OzoneMarch 21, 201783 FR 19631, May 4, 2018Submitted on April 28, 2017.
R18-2-204Carbon monoxideSeptember 26, 1990September 23, 2014, 79 FR 56655Submitted on July 28, 2011, and supplemented on May 16, 2014. AAC, title 18, chapter 2, supp. 12-2, June 30, 2012.
R18-2-205Nitrogen Oxides (Nitrogen Dioxide)August 7, 2012September 23, 2014, 79 FR 56655Submitted on October 29, 2012, and supplemented on September 6, 2013. AAC, title 18, chapter 2, supp. 12-2, June 30, 2012.
R18-2-206LeadAugust 7, 2012September 23, 2014, 79 FR 56655Submitted on October 29, 2012, and supplemented on September 6, 2013. AAC, title 18, chapter 2, supp. 12-2, June 30, 2012.
R18-2-210Attainment, Nonattainment, and Unclassifiable Area DesignationsJuly 2, 2015May 1, 2017, 82 FR 20267Submitted on December 21, 2015.
R18-2-215Ambient air quality monitoring methods and proceduresSeptember 26, 1990September 23, 2014, 79 FR 56655Submitted on October 29, 2012, and supplemented on September 6, 2013. AAC, title 18, chapter 2, supp. 12-2, June 30, 2012.
R18-2-216Interpretation of Ambient Air Quality Standards and Evaluation of Air Quality DataMarch 7, 2009September 23, 2014, 79 FR 56655Submitted on October 29, 2012, and supplemented on September 6, 2013. AAC, title 18, chapter 2, supp. 12-2, June 30, 2012.
R18-2-217Designation and Classification of Attainment AreasMarch 21, 201783 FR 19631, May 4, 2018Submitted on April 28, 2017.
R18-2-218Limitation of Pollutants in Classified Attainment AreasMarch 21, 201783 FR 19631, May 4, 2018Submitted on April 28, 2017.
R18-2-220Air pollution emergency episodes, Department of Environmental Quality-Air Pollution ControlSeptember 26, 1990October 15, 2012, 77 FR 62452Submitted on August 15, 1994.
Article 3 (Permits and Permit Revisions)
State CitationTitle/SubjectState Effective DateEPA Approval DateAdditional Explanation
R18-2-301DefinitionsFebruary 1, 202086 FR 31927,
June 16, 2021
Submitted on July 22, 2020.
R18-2-302Applicability; Registration; Classes of PermitsMarch 21, 201786 FR 31927,
June 16, 2021
Submitted on July 22, 2020.
R18-2-302.01Source Registration RequirementsFebruary 1, 202086 FR 31927,
June 16, 2021
Submitted on July 22, 2020.
R18-2-303Transition from Installation and Operating Permit Program to Unitary Permit Program; Registration Transition; Minor NSR TransitionAugust 7, 201280 FR 67319,
November 2, 2015
Submitted on October 29, 2012, and supplemented on September 6, 2013 and July 2, 2014.
R18-2-304Permit Application Processing ProceduresFebruary 1, 202086 FR 31927,
June 16, 2021
Submitted on July 22, 2020.
R18-2-306Permit ContentsMarch 21, 201786 FR 31927,
June 16, 2021
Submitted on July 22, 2020.
R18-2-306.01Permits Containing Voluntarily Accepted Emission Limitations and StandardsMarch 21, 201786 FR 31927,
June 16, 2021
Submitted on July 22, 2020.
R18-2-306.02Establishment of an Emissions CapSeptember 22, 199980 FR 67319,
November 2, 2015
Submitted on October 29, 2012, and supplemented on September 6, 2013 and July 2, 2014.
R18-2-310.01Reporting RequirementsFebruary 15, 200166 FR 48087,
September 18, 2001
Submitted on March 26, 2001.
R18-2-311Test Methods and ProceduresNovember 15, 199380 FR 67319,
November 2, 2015
Submitted on July 28, 2011.
R18-2-312Performance TestsNovember 15, 199380 FR 67319,
November 2, 2015
Submitted on July 28, 2011.
R18-2-313Existing Source Emission MonitoringFebruary 15, 200177 FR 66405,
November 5, 2012
Submitted on August 24, 2012.
R18-2-315Posting of PermitNovember 15, 199380 FR 67319,
November 2, 2015
Submitted on October 29, 2012, and supplemented on September 6, 2013 and July 2, 2014.
R18-2-316Notice by Building Permit AgenciesMay 14, 197980 FR 67319,
November 2, 2015
Submitted on October 29, 2012, and supplemented on September 6, 2013 and July 2, 2014.
R18-2-317Facility Changes Allowed Without Permit Revisions - Class IAugust 7, 201286 FR 31927,
June 16, 2021
Submitted on July 22, 2020.
R18-2-317.01Facility Changes that Require a Permit Revision - Class IIAugust 7, 201286 FR 31927,
June 16, 2021
Submitted on July 22, 2020.
R18-2-317.02Procedures for Certain Changes that Do Not Require a Permit Revision - Class IIAugust 7, 201286 FR 31927,
June 16, 2021
Submitted on July 22, 2020.
R18-2-319Minor Permit RevisionsMarch 21, 201786 FR 31927,
June 16, 2021
Submitted on July 22, 2020.
R18-2-320Significant Permit RevisionsMarch 21, 201786 FR 31927,
June 16, 2021
Submitted on July 22, 2020.
R18-2-321Permit Reopenings; Revocation and Reissuance; TerminationAugust 7, 201280 FR 67319,
November 2, 2015
Submitted on October 29, 2012, and supplemented on September 6, 2013 and July 2, 2014.
R18-2-323Permit TransfersFebruary 3, 200780 FR 67319,
November 2, 2015
Submitted on October 29, 2012, and supplemented on September 6, 2013 and July 2, 2014.
R18-2-327Annual Emissions Inventory Questionnaire and Emissions StatementJanuary 19, 202187 FR 45657, July 29, 2022Submitted on December 22, 2020.
R18-2-330Public ParticipationMarch 21, 201783 FR 19631, May 4, 2018Submitted on April 28, 2017.
R18-2-332Stack Height LimitationMarch 21, 201783 FR 19631, May 4, 2018Submitted on April 28, 2017.
R18-2-334Minor New Source ReviewFebruary 1, 202086 FR 31927,
June 16, 2021,
Submitted on July 22, 2020.
Article 4 (Permit Requirements for New Major Sources and Major Modifications to Existing Major Sources)
State CitationTitle/SubjectState Effective DateEPA Approval DateAdditional Explanation
R18-2-401DefinitionsMarch 21, 201783 FR 19631, May 4, 2018Submitted on April 28, 2017.
R18-2-402GeneralMarch 21, 201783 FR 19631, May 4, 2018Submitted on April 28, 2017.
R18-2-403Permits for Sources Located in Nonattainment AreasMarch 21, 201783 FR 19631, May 4, 2018Submitted on April 28, 2017.
R18-2-404Offset StandardsMay 4, 202289 FR 22963, April 3, 2024Submitted electronically on December 6, 2022, as an attachment to a letter dated November 30, 2022.
R18-2-405Special Rule for Major Sources of VOC or Nitrogen Oxides in Ozone Nonattainment Areas Classified as Serious or SevereMarch 21, 201783 FR 19631, May 4, 2018Submitted on April 28, 2017.
R18-2-406Permit Requirements for Sources Located in Attainment and Unclassifiable AreasFebruary 1, 202086 FR 31927,
June 16, 2021,
Submitted on July 22, 2020.
R18-2-407Air Quality Impact Analysis and Monitoring RequirementsMarch 21, 201783 FR 19631, May 4, 2018Submitted on April 28, 2017.
R18-2-408Innovative Control TechnologyMarch 21, 201783 FR 19631, May 4, 2018Submitted on April 28, 2017.
R18-2-409Air Quality ModelsNovember 15, 199380 FR 67319,
November 2, 2015,
Submitted on October 29, 2012, and supplemented on September 6, 2013 and July 2, 2014.
R18-2-410Visibility and Air Quality Related Value ProtectionMarch 21, 201783 FR 19631, May 4, 2018Submitted on April 28, 2017.
R18-2-411Permit Requirements for Sources that Locate in Attainment or Unclassifiable Areas and Cause or Contribute to a Violation of Any National Ambient Air Quality StandardMarch 21, 201783 FR 19631, May 4, 2018Submitted on April 28, 2017.
R18-2-412PALsMarch 21, 201783 FR 19631, May 4, 2018Submitted on April 28, 2017.
Article 6 (Emissions from Existing and New Nonpoint Sources)
State CitationTitle/SubjectState Effective DateEPA Approval DateAdditional Explanation
R18-2-601GeneralNovember 15, 1993September 23, 2014, 79 FR 56655Submitted on July 15, 1998, and supplemented on May 16, 2014. AAC, title 18, chapter 2, supp. 12-2, June 30, 2012.
R18-2-602Unlawful Open BurningMarch 16, 2004May 16, 2006, 71 FR 28270Submitted on December 30, 2004.
R18-2-604Open Areas, Dry Washes or RiverbedsNovember 15, 1993September 23, 2014, 79 FR 56655Submitted on July 15, 1998, and supplemented on May 16, 2014. AAC, title 18, chapter 2, supp. 12-2, June 30, 2012.
R18-2-605Roadways and StreetsNovember 15, 1993September 23, 2014, 79 FR 56655Submitted on July 15, 1998, and supplemented on May 16, 2014. AAC, title 18, chapter 2, supp. 12-2, June 30, 2012.
R18-2-606Material HandlingNovember 15, 1993September 23, 2014, 79 FR 56655Submitted on July 15, 1998, and supplemented on May 16, 2014. AAC, title 18, chapter 2, supp. 12-2, June 30, 2012.
R18-2-607Storage PilesNovember 15, 1993September 23, 2014, 79 FR 56655Submitted on July 15, 1998, and supplemented on May 16, 2014. AAC, title 18, chapter 2, supp. 12-2, June 30, 2012.
R18-2-608Mineral TailingsMarch 7, 2009September 23, 2014, 79 FR 56655Submitted on July 28, 2011, and supplemented on May 16, 2014. AAC, title 18, chapter 2, supp. 09-1, March 31, 2009.
R18-2-610[Definitions for R18-2-611]May 12, 2000October 11, 2001, 66 FR 51869Submitted on July 11, 2000.
R18-2-610Definitions for R18-2-610.01, R18-2-610.02, and R18-2-610.03July 2, 2015May 1, 2017, 82 FR 20267Submitted on December 21, 2015.
R18-2-610.03Agricultural PM General Permit for Crop Operations; Pinal County PM Nonattainment AreaJuly 2, 2015May 1, 2017, 82 FR 20267Submitted on December 21, 2015.
R18-2-611Agricultural PM10 General Permit; Maricopa PM10 Nonattainment AreaMay 12, 2000October 11, 2001, 66 FR 51869Submitted on July 11, 2000.
R18-2-612Definitions for R18-2-612.01July 2, 2015May 1, 2017, 82 FR 20267Submitted on December 21, 2015.
R18-2-612.01Agricultural PM General Permit for Irrigation Districts; PM Nonattainment Areas Designated After June 1, 2009July 2, 2015May 1, 2017, 82 FR 20267Submitted on December 21, 2015.
R18-2-614Evaluation of nonpoint source emissionsAugust 7, 2012September 23, 2014, 79 FR 56655Submitted on July 15, 1998, and supplemented on May 16, 2014. AAC, title 18, chapter 2, supp. 12-2, June 30, 2012.
Article 7 (Existing Stationary Source Performance Standards)
State CitationTitle/SubjectState Effective DateEPA Approval DateAdditional Explanation
R18-2-701DefinitionsAugust 7, 2012September 23, 2014, 79 FR 56655Submitted on October 29, 2012, and supplemented on September 6, 2013. AAC, title 18, chapter 2, supp. 12-2, June 30, 2012.
R18-2-702General ProvisionsFebruary 3, 2004August 24, 2004, 69 FR 51952Establishes opacity standards. Submitted on January 16, 2004.
R18-2-703Standards of Performance for Existing Fossil-Fuel Fired Steam Generators and General Fuel Burning EquipmentMarch 7, 2009September 23, 2014, 79 FR 56655Submitted on July 28, 2011, and supplemented on May 16, 2014. AAC, title 18, chapter 2, supp. 09-1, March 31, 2009.
R18-2-704Standards of Performance for IncinerationAugust 4, 2007September 23, 2014, 79 FR 56655Submitted on July 28, 2011, and supplemented on May 16, 2014. AAC, title 18, chapter 2, supp. 09-1, March 31, 2009.
R18-2-706Standards of Performance for Existing Nitric Acid PlantsNovember 15, 1993September 23, 2014, 79 FR 56655Submitted on July 15, 1998, and supplemented on May 16, 2014. AAC, title 18, chapter 2, supp. 12-2, June 30, 2012.
R18-2-707Standards of Performance for Existing Sulfuric Acid PlantsNovember 15, 1993September 23, 2014, 79 FR 56655Submitted on July 15, 1998, and supplemented on May 16, 2014. AAC, title 18, chapter 2, supp. 12-2, June 30, 2012.
R18-2-710Standards of Performance for Existing Vessels for Petroleum LiquidsNovember 15, 1993March 24, 2003, 68 FR 14151Submitted on July 15, 1998.
R18-2-714Standards of Performance for Existing Sewage Treatment PlantsNovember 15, 1993September 23, 2014, 79 FR 56655Submitted on July 15, 1998, and supplemented on May 16, 2014. AAC, title 18, chapter 2, supp. 12-2, June 30, 2012.
R18-2-715, section F, excluding (F)(2), and section GStandards of Performance for Existing Primary Copper Smelters: Site-Specific RequirementsMarch 7, 2009September 23, 2014, 79 FR 56655; May 10, 2021, 86 FR 24726EPA approved the rescission of sections (F)(2) and (H) on May 10, 2021.
R18-2-715.01Standards of Performance for Existing Primary Copper Smelters, Compliance and MonitoringJuly 18, 2002November 1, 2004, 69 FR 63321Submitted on September 12, 2003.
R18-2-715.02Standards of Performance for Existing Primary Copper Smelters; Fugitive Emissions5/7/201711/14/2018, 83 FR 56736Submitted by the Governor's designee on April 6, 2017.
R18-2-719Standards of Performance for Existing Stationary Rotating MachineryMarch 7, 2009September 23, 2014, 79 FR 56655Submitted on July 28, 2011, and supplemented on May 16, 2014. AAC, title 18, chapter 2, supp. 12-2, June 30, 2012.
R18-2-720Standards of Performance for Existing Lime Manufacturing PlantsMarch 7, 2009September 23, 2014, 79 FR 56655Submitted on July 28, 2011, and supplemented on May 16, 2014. AAC, title 18, chapter 2, supp. 09-1, March 31, 2009.
R18-2-723Standards of Performance for Existing Concrete Batch PlantsNovember 15, 1993September 23, 2014, 79 FR 56655Submitted on July 15, 1998, and supplemented on May 16, 2014. AAC, title 18, chapter 2, supp. 12-2, June 30, 2012.
R18-2-724Standards of Performance for Existing Fossil-Fuel Fired Industrial and Commercial EquipmentMarch 7, 2009September 23, 2014, 79 FR 56655Submitted on July 28, 2011, and supplemented on May 16, 2014. AAC, title 18, chapter 2, supp. 09-1, March 31, 2009.
R18-2-725Standards of Performance for Existing Dry Cleaning PlantsNovember 15, 1993March 24, 2003, 68 FR 14151Submitted on July 15, 1998.
R18-2-726Sandblasting OperationsNovember 15, 1993September 23, 2014, 79 FR 56655Submitted on July 15, 1998, and supplemented on May 16, 2014. AAC, title 18, chapter 2, supp. 12-2, June 30, 2012.
R18-2-727Standards of Performance for Spray Painting OperationsNovember 15, 1993March 24, 2003, 68 FR 14151Submitted on July 15, 1998.
R18-2-728Standards of Performance for Existing Ammonium Sulfide Manufacturing PlantsNovember 15, 1993September 23, 2014, 79 FR 56655Submitted on July 15, 1998, and supplemented on May 16, 2014. AAC, title 18, chapter 2, supp. 12-2, June 30, 2012.
R18-2-729Standards of Performance for Cotton GinsAugust 4, 2007September 23, 2014, 79 FR 56655Submitted on July 28, 2011, and supplemented on May 16, 2014. AAC, title 18, chapter 2, supp. 09-1, March 31, 2009.
R18-2-730Standards of Performance for Unclassified SourcesMarch 7, 2009September 23, 2014, 79 FR 56655Submitted on July 28, 2011, and supplemented on May 16, 2014. AAC, title 18, chapter 2, supp. 09-1, March 31, 2009.
R18-2-732Standards of Performance for Existing Hospital/Medical/Infectious Waste IncineratorsAugust 4, 2007September 23, 2014, 79 FR 56655Submitted on July 28, 2011, and supplemented on May 16, 2014. AAC, title 18, chapter 2, supp. 09-2, June 30, 2009.
Article 8 (Emissions from Mobile Sources (New and Existing)
State CitationTitle/SubjectState Effective DateEPA Approval DateAdditional Explanation
R18-2-801Classification of Mobile SourcesNovember 15, 1993March 24, 2003, 68 FR 14151Submitted on July 15, 1998.
R18-2-802Off-Road MachineryNovember 15, 1993March 24, 2003, 68 FR 14151Submitted on July 15, 1998.
R18-2-803Heater-Planer UnitsNovember 15, 1993March 24, 2003, 68 FR 14151Submitted on July 15, 1998.
R18-2-804Roadway and Site Cleaning MachineryNovember 15, 1993March 24, 2003, 68 FR 14151Submitted on July 15, 1998.
R18-2-805Asphalt and Tar KettlesNovember 15, 1993March 24, 2003, 68 FR 14151Submitted on July 15, 1998.
Article 10 (Motor Vehicles; Inspections and Maintenance)
State CitationTitle/SubjectState Effective DateEPA Approval DateAdditional Explanation
R18-2-1001DefinitionsDecember 20, 1999January 22, 2003, 68 FR 2912Submitted on July 6, 2001.
R18-2-1003Vehicles to be Inspected by the Mandatory Vehicle Emissions Inspection ProgramJune 28, 2000January 22, 2003, 68 FR 2912Submitted on July 6, 2001.
R18-2-1005Time of InspectionDecember 20, 1999January 22, 2003, 68 FR 2912Submitted on July 6, 2001.
R18-2-1006Emissions Test ProceduresJanuary 1, 2002January 22, 2003, 68 FR 2912Submitted on April 10, 2002.
R18-2-1007Evidence of Meeting State Inspection RequirementsDecember 20, 1999January 22, 2003, 68 FR 2912Submitted on July 6, 2001.
R18-2-1008Procedure for Issuing Certificates of WaiverDecember 20, 1999January 22, 2003, 68 FR 2912Submitted on July 6, 2001.
R18-2-1009Tampering Repair RequirementsDecember 20, 1999January 22, 2003, 68 FR 2912Submitted on July 6, 2001.
R18-2-1010Low Emissions Tune-up, Emissions and Evaporative System RepairDecember 20, 1999January 22, 2003, 68 FR 2912Submitted on July 6, 2001.
R18-2-1011Vehicle Inspection ReportDecember 20, 1999January 22, 2003, 68 FR 2912Submitted on July 6, 2001.
R18-2-1012Inspection Procedures and FeeDecember 20, 1999January 22, 2003, 68 FR 2912Submitted on July 6, 2001.
R18-2-1013ReinspectionsDecember 20, 1999January 22, 2003, 68 FR 2912Submitted on July 6, 2001.
R18-2-1016Licensing of InspectorsJanuary 14, 2000January 22, 2003, 68 FR 2912Submitted on July 6, 2001.
R18-2-1017Inspection of Government VehiclesJanuary 14, 2000January 22, 2003, 68 FR 2912Submitted on July 6, 2001.
R18-2-1018Certificate of InspectionJanuary 14, 2000January 22, 2003, 68 FR 2912Submitted on July 6, 2001.
R18-2-1019Fleet Station Procedures and PermitsJanuary 1, 2002January 22, 2003, 68 FR 2912Submitted on April 10, 2002.
R18-2-1022Procedure for Waiving Inspections Due to Technical DifficultiesJanuary 14, 2000January 22, 2003, 68 FR 2912Submitted on July 6, 2001.
R18-2-1023Certificate of Exemption for Out-of-State VehiclesJanuary 14, 2000January 22, 2003, 68 FR 2912Submitted on July 6, 2001.
R18-2-1025Inspection of Contractor's Equipment and PersonnelJanuary 14, 2000January 22, 2003, 68 FR 2912Submitted on July 6, 2001.
R18-2-1026Inspection of Fleet StationsJanuary 14, 2000January 22, 2003, 68 FR 2912Submitted on July 6, 2001.
R18-2-1027Registration and Inspection of Emission Analyzers and Opacity MetersJanuary 14, 2000January 22, 2003, 68 FR 2912Submitted on July 6, 2001.
R18-2-1028Certification of Users of Registered Analyzers and Analyzer Repair PersonsJanuary 14, 2000January 22, 2003, 68 FR 2912Submitted on July 6, 2001.
R18-2-1029Vehicle Emission Control DevicesJanuary 14, 2000January 22, 2003, 68 FR 2912Submitted on July 6, 2001.
R18-2-1030Visible Emissions; Mobile SourcesJanuary 14, 2000January 22, 2003, 68 FR 2912Submitted on July 6, 2001.
R18-2-1031Standards for Evaluating the Oxidation Efficiency of a Catalytic ConverterDecember 20, 1999January 22, 2003, 68 FR 2912Submitted on July 6, 2001.
Table 1Dynamometer Loading Table - Annual TestsNovember 14, 1994January 22, 2003, 68 FR 2912Table 1 is cited in R18-2-1006. Submitted on July 6, 2001.
Table 2Emissions Standards - Annual Tests, Maximum AllowableJune 21, 1995January 22, 2003, 68 FR 2912Table 2 is cited in R18-2-1006 and R18-2-1019. Submitted on July 6, 2001.
Table 3Emissions Standards - Biennial TestsDecember 20, 1999January 22, 2003, 68 FR 2912Table 3 is cited in R18-2-1006. Submitted on July 6, 2001.
Table 4Transient Driving CycleDecember 20, 1999January 22, 2003, 68 FR 2912Table 4 is cited in R18-2-1006 and R18-2-1016. Submitted on July 6, 2001.
Table 5TolerancesNovember 14, 1994January 22, 2003, 68 FR 2912Table 5 is cited in R18-2-1006. Submitted on July 6, 2001.
Table 6Emissions Standards - Remote Sensing IdentificationDecember 20, 1999January 22, 2003, 68 FR 2912Table 6 is cited in the VEI regulations. Submitted on July 6, 2001.
Article 13 (State Implementation Plan Rules For Specific Locations)
State CitationTitle/SubjectState Effective DateEPA Approval DateAdditional Explanation
R18-2-B1301Limits on Lead Emissions from the Hayden Smelter7/1/201811/14/2018, 83 FR 56736Submitted by the Governor's designee on April 6, 2017.
R18-2-B1301.01Limits on Lead-Bearing Fugitive Dust from the Hayden SmelterDecember 1, 2018February 22, 2018, 83 FR 7614Submitted on April 6, 2017.
R18-2-B1302Limits on SO2 from the Hayden SmelterJuly 1, 201885 FR 70483, November 5, 2020Submitted on April 6, 2017. EPA issued a limited approval and limited disapproval of Rule R18-2-B1302.
R18-2-C1302, excluding subsection (E)(6)Limits on SO2 Emissions from the Miami Smelter12/14/201811/14/2018, 83 FR 56736Submitted by the Governor's designee on April 6, 2017. Subsection (E)(6) was withdrawn by the Arizona Department of Environmental Quality.
Appendix 14Procedures for Sulfur Dioxide and Lead Fugitive Emissions Studies for the Hayden Smelter5/7/201711/14/2018, 83 FR 56736Submitted by the Governor's designee on April 6, 2017.
Appendix 15Test Methods for Determining Opacity and Stabilization of Unpaved RoadsMay 7, 2017February 22, 2018, 83 FR 7614Submitted on April 6, 2017.
Article 14 (Conformity Determinations)
State CitationTitle/SubjectState Effective DateEPA Approval DateAdditional Explanation
R18-2-1438General Conformity for Federal ActionsJanuary 31, 1995April 23, 1999, 64 FR 19916Submitted on March 3, 1995.
Article 15 (Forest and Range Management Burns)
State CitationTitle/SubjectState Effective DateEPA Approval DateAdditional Explanation
R18-2-1501DefinitionsMarch 16, 2004May 16, 2006, 71 FR 28270Submitted on December 30, 2004.
R18-2-1502ApplicabilityMarch 16, 2004May 16, 2006, 71 FR 28270Submitted on December 30, 2004.
R18-2-1503Annual RegistrationMarch 16, 2004May 16, 2006, 71 FR 28270Submitted on December 30, 2004.
R18-2-1504Prescribed Burn PlanMarch 16, 2004May 16, 2006, 71 FR 28270Submitted on December 30, 2004.
R18-2-1505Prescribed Burn Requests and AuthorizationMarch 16, 2004May 16, 2006, 71 FR 28270Submitted on December 30, 2004.
R18-2-1506Smoke Dispersion and EvaluationMarch 16, 2004May 16, 2006, 71 FR 28270Submitted on December 30, 2004.
R18-2-1507Prescribed Burn Accomplishment; Wildlife ReportingMarch 16, 2004May 16, 2006, 71 FR 28270Submitted on December 30, 2004.
R18-2-1508Wildland Fire Use: Plan, Authorization, Monitoring; Inter-Agency Consultation; Status ReportingMarch 16, 2004May 16, 2006, 71 FR 28270Submitted on December 30, 2004.
R18-2-1509Emission Reduction TechniquesMarch 16, 2004May 16, 2006, 71 FR 28270Submitted on December 30, 2004.
R18-2-1510Smoke Management TechniquesMarch 16, 2004May 16, 2006, 71 FR 28270Submitted on December 30, 2004.
R18-2-1511MonitoringMarch 16, 2004May 16, 2006, 71 FR 28270Submitted on December 30, 2004.
R18-2-1512Burner QualificationsMarch 16, 2004May 16, 2006, 71 FR 28270Submitted on December 30, 2004.
R18-2-1513Public Notification Program; Regional CoordinationMarch 16, 2004May 16, 2006, 71 FR 28270Submitted on December 30, 2004.
Appendices to Title 18 (Environmental Quality), Chapter 2 (Department of Environmental Quality Air Pollution Control)
State CitationTitle/SubjectState Effective DateEPA Approval DateAdditional Explanation
Appendix 1Filing Instructions for Installation Permit ApplicationJuly 25, 1979April 23, 1982, 47 FR 17483Submitted on April 1, 1980. Appendix 1 in its entirety was approved at 47 FR 17483 (April 23, 1982). Certain subsections of appendix 1 were superseded by approval of revisions at 48 FR 19878 (May 3, 1983) and at 49 FR 41026 (October 19, 1984. The latter rule was corrected 69 FR 2509 (January 16, 2004).
Appendix 1, subsections A1.4, A1.4.1, A1.4.3 (added), A1.4.3 (renumbered only), A1.5, A1.6.1 (deleted), A1.6.2 and A1.6.3 (renumbered only), A1.6.4 and A1.6.5 (deleted), A1.6.6 (renumbered only), A1.6.6.1, A1.6.6.2 and A1.6.6.3 (renumbered only), A1.6.6.4 (deleted), A1.6.6.5 (renumbered only) A1.6.6.6, A1.6.6.7 (Renumbered), A1.6.7.1, A1.6.7.2, A1.6.7.3 and Form ADHS/EHS Air Quality 100A (rev 12-80)Filing Instructions for Installation Permit ApplicationMay 28, 1982May 3, 1983, 48 FR 19878Relates to State PSD regulations. Submitted on June 3, 1982.
Appendix 1, subsections A1.5.6, and A1.9 (added)Filing Instructions for Installation Permit ApplicationSeptember 22, 1983October 19, 1984, 49 FR 41026; corrected on January 16, 2004, 69 FR 2509Submitted on February 3, 1984.
Appendix 2Test Methods and ProtocolsJuly 2, 2015May 1, 2017, 82 FR 20267Submitted on December 21, 2015.
Appendix 2Filing Instructions for Operating Permit ApplicationJuly 25, 1979April 23, 1982, 47 FR 17483Submitted on April 1, 1980. Appendix 2 in its entirety was approved at 47 FR 17483 (April 23, 1982). Certain subsections of appendix 2 were superseded by approval of revisions at 48 FR 19878 (May 3, 1983).
Appendix 2, subsections A2.2.5, A2.3, A2.3.8Filing Instructions for Operating Permit ApplicationMay 28, 1982May 3, 1983, 48 FR 19878Relates to State PSD regulations. Submitted on June 3, 1982.
Appendix 8Procedures for Utilizing the Sulfur Balance Method for Determining Sulfur EmissionsJuly 18, 2005April 12, 2006, 71 FR 18624Cited in Arizona Administrative Code rule R18-2-715.01. Submitted on March 1, 2006.

Materials Incorporated By Reference in Title 18 (Environmental Quality)

Chapter 2 (Department of Environmental Quality Air Pollution Control)
Appendices to Title 18 (Environmental Quality), Chapter 2 (Department of Environmental Quality Air Pollution Control)
State CitationTitle/SubjectState Effective DateEPA Approval DateAdditional Explanation
[Incorporated by reference through R18-2-102]Arizona Testing Manual for Air Pollutant Emissions, Revision F, excluding sections 2 through 7March 1992September 23, 2014, 79 FR 56655Approval includes section 1 only. Submitted on July 28, 2011, and supplemented on May 16, 2014. Relates to various provisions in Arizona Administrative Code, title 18, chapter 2, articles 4, 6, and 7.
[Incorporated by reference through R18-2-220]Procedures for Prevention of Emergency Episodes1988 EditionOctober 15, 2012, 77 FR 62452Submitted on August 15, 1994.

Title 20 (Commerce, Financial Institutions, and Insurance)

Chapter 2 (Department of Weights and Measures)
Article 1 (Administration and Procedures)
State CitationTitle/SubjectState Effective DateEPA Approval DateAdditional Explanation
R20-2-101DefinitionsJune 5, 2004June 13, 2012, 77 FR 35279Submitted on September 21, 2009.
Article 7 (Motor Fuels and Petroleum Products)
State CitationTitle/SubjectState Effective DateEPA Approval DateAdditional Explanation
R20-2-701DefinitionsFebruary 9, 2001March 4, 2004, 69 FR 10161Submitted on August 15, 2001. Relates to the Arizona Cleaner Burning Gasoline (CBG) program.
R20-2-716Sampling and Access to RecordsOctober 18, 1999March 4, 2004, 69 FR 10161Submitted on August 15, 2001. Relates to the Arizona Cleaner Burning Gasoline (CBG) program.
R20-2-750Registration Relating to Arizona CBG or AZR-BOBSeptember 22, 1999March 4, 2004, 69 FR 10161Submitted on August 15, 2001. Relates to the Arizona Cleaner Burning Gasoline (CBG) program.
R20-2-751Arizona CBG RequirementsFebruary 9, 2001March 4, 2004, 69 FR 10161Submitted on August 15, 2001. Relates to the Arizona Cleaner Burning Gasoline (CBG) program.
R20-2-752General Requirements for Registered SuppliersSeptember 22, 1999March 4, 2004, 69 FR 10161Submitted on August 15, 2001. Relates to the Arizona Cleaner Burning Gasoline (CBG) program.
R20-2-753General Requirements for Pipelines and 3rd-party TerminalsSeptember 22, 1999March 4, 2004, 69 FR 10161Submitted on August 15, 2001. Relates to the Arizona Cleaner Burning Gasoline (CBG) program.
R20-2-754Downstream Blending Exceptions for TransmixSeptember 22, 1999March 4, 2004, 69 FR 10161Submitted on August 15, 2001. Relates to the Arizona Cleaner Burning Gasoline (CBG) program.
R20-2-755Additional Requirements for AZRBOB and Downstream Oxygenate BlendingSeptember 22, 1999March 4, 2004, 69 FR 10161Submitted on August 15, 2001. Relates to the Arizona Cleaner Burning Gasoline (CBG) program.
R20-2-756Downstream Blending of Arizona CBG with Nonoxygenate BlendstocksSeptember 22, 1999March 4, 2004, 69 FR 10161Submitted on August 15, 2001. Relates to the Arizona Cleaner Burning Gasoline (CBG) program.
R20-2-757Product Transfer Documentation; Records; RetentionSeptember 22, 1999March 4, 2004, 69 FR 10161Submitted on August 15, 2001. Relates to the Arizona Cleaner Burning Gasoline (CBG) program.
R20-2-758Adoption of Fuel Certification ModelsSeptember 22, 1999March 4, 2004, 69 FR 10161Submitted on August 15, 2001. Relates to the Arizona Cleaner Burning Gasoline (CBG) program.
R20-2-759Testing MethodologiesFebruary 9, 2001March 4, 2004, 69 FR 10161Submitted on August 15, 2001. Relates to the Arizona Cleaner Burning Gasoline (CBG) program.
R20-2-760Compliance SurveysFebruary 9, 2001March 4, 2004, 69 FR 10161.Submitted on August 15, 2001. Relates to the Arizona Cleaner Burning Gasoline (CBG) program.
R20-2-761Liability for Noncompliant Arizona CBG or AZRBOBSeptember 22, 1999March 4, 2004, 69 FR 10161Submitted on August 15, 2001. Relates to the Arizona Cleaner Burning Gasoline (CBG) program.
R20-2-762PenaltiesSeptember 22, 1999March 4, 2004, 69 FR 10161Submitted on August 15, 2001. Relates to the Arizona Cleaner Burning Gasoline (CBG) program.
Table 1Type 1 Gasoline StandardsFebruary 9, 2001March 4, 2004, 69 FR 10161Table 1 is cited in R20-2-751 (“Arizona CBG Requirements”). Submitted on August 15, 2001. Relates to the Arizona Cleaner Burning Gasoline (CBG) program.
Table 2Type 2 Gasoline StandardsFebruary 9, 2001March 4, 2004, 69 FR 10161Table 2 is cited in R20-2-751 (“Arizona CBG Requirements”). Submitted on August 15, 2001. Relates to the Arizona Cleaner Burning Gasoline (CBG) program.
Article 9 (Gasoline Vapor Control)
State CitationTitle/SubjectState Effective DateEPA Approval DateAdditional Explanation
R20-2-901Material Incorporated by ReferenceJune 5, 2004June 13, 2012, 77 FR 35279Submitted on September 21, 2009.
R20-2-902ExemptionsJune 5, 2004June 13, 2012, 77 FR 35279Submitted on September 21, 2009.
R20-2-903Equipment and InstallationJune 5, 2004June 13, 2012, 77 FR 35279Submitted on September 21, 2009.
R20-2-904Application Requirements and Process for Authority to Construct Plan ApprovalJune 5, 2004June 13, 2012, 77 FR 35279Submitted on September 21, 2009.
R20-2-905Initial Inspection and TestingJune 5, 2004June 13, 2012, 77 FR 35279Submitted on September 21, 2009.
R20-2-907OperationOctober 8, 1998June 13, 2012, 77 FR 35279Submitted on September 21, 2009.
R20-2-908Training and Public EducationOctober 8, 1998June 13, 2012, 77 FR 35279Submitted on September 21, 2009.
R20-2-909Recordkeeping and ReportingOctober 8, 1998June 13, 2012, 77 FR 35279Submitted on September 21, 2009.
R20-2-910Annual Inspection and TestingJune 5, 2004June 13, 2012, 77 FR 35279Submitted on September 21, 2009.
R20-2-911Compliance InspectionsJune 5, 2004June 13, 2012, 77 FR 35279Submitted on September 21, 2009.
R20-2-912EnforcementJune 5, 2004June 13, 2012, 77 FR 35279Submitted on September 21, 2009.

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