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EPA-Approved Shasta County Air Quality Management District Regulations in the California 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 document and tables contain the EPA approved rules and regulations for the Shasta County Air Quality Management District (AQMD) portion of the California State Implementation Plan (SIP). EPA's Pacific Southwest Office maintains these tables and will update them to reflect any changes in 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 (PDF)
  • Tables of Rules and Regulations
    • Rule I - Title and Definitions
    • Rule II - Permits
    • Rule III – Prohibitions and Enforcement

Compiled Rules and Regulations

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  • EPA Approved and Compiled Rules and Regulations: Shasta County AQMD (pdf) (11.26 MB, September 2022)
    EPA approved and compiled rules and regulations of the Shasta County Air Quality Management District (AQMD) portion of the California State Implementation Plan (SIP).

Tables of Rules and Regulations

Rule I – Title and Definitions

District CitationTitle/SubjectState Effective DateEPA Approval DateAdditional Explanation
1:1TitleJuly 22, 1986April 12, 1989, 54 FR 14648Submitted on November 21, 1986. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(171)(i)(D)(1).
1:2DefinitionsFebruary 28, 1977November 14, 1978, 43 FR 52702In the November 14, 1978 action, EPA approved all the definitions, except for “person,” for which EPA took no action, and “modification,” which EPA disapproved. Several of the approved definitions have been superseded. Submitted on October 13, 1977. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(41)(xii)(A).
1:2DefinitionsApril 8, 1971August 22, 1977, 42 FR 42219All the definitions originally approved on August 22, 1977 have been superseded except for the definition for “person.” Submitted on July 19, 1974. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(24)(vi)(A).
1:2DefinitionsNovember 27, 1978January 26, 1982, 47 FR 3550Adds a definition for “facility.” Submitted on October 15, 1979. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(52)(xviii)(A).
1:2DefinitionsSeptember 4, 1979January 26, 1982, 47 FR 3550Adds definitions for “asphalt,” “cutback asphalt,” “dust palliative,” “emulsified asphalt,” “penetrating prime coat,” “road oils,” “and “tack coat”. Submitted on December 17, 1979. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(58)(vi)(A).
1:2DefinitionsJanuary 3, 1984December 5, 1984, 49 FR 47490Repeals the definition for “agricultural producer” and amends the definitions of “agricultural operation” and “open burning in agricultural operations in the growing and harvesting of crops or raising of fowls or animals.” Also, this action amends the definition of “particulate matter,” but that definition has been superseded. Submitted on April 19, 1984. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(154)(v)(A).
1:2DefinitionsMay 8, 1984May 9, 1985, 50 FR 19529Amends the definition for “Dusts.” Submitted on July 10, 1984. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(155)(vi)(A).
1:2DefinitionsJuly 22, 1986April 12, 1989, 54 FR 14648No action was taken on the definition for “fugitive emissions.” Amends the definitions for “Board,” “Control Officer,” “District,” “Hearing Board,” “Indirect Sources,” “Miscellaneous Sources,” “Non-Traditional Sources,” “Regulation,” “Residential Rubbish,” “Rule” and “Standard Conditions.” Also, this action amends “Particulate Matter” but that definition was superseded by approval of an amended version at 54 FR 15180 (April 17, 1989). Submitted on November 21, 1986. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(171)(i)(D)(1).
1:2DefinitionsJuly 28, 1987April 17, 1989, 54 FR 15180Adds definitions for “PM10,” “Populated Areas,” “Prescribed Burning,” “Sensitive Area,” and “Wildland Vegetation Management Burning,” and amends definitions for “Agricultural Burning” and “Particulate Matter.” Submitted on November 25, 1987. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(175)(i)(A)(1).

Rule II – Permits

District CitationTitle/SubjectState Effective DateEPA Approval DateAdditional Explanation
2:1APermits RequiredFebruary 13, 1980June 18, 1982, 47 FR 26379Adopted by CARB for Shasta County APCD through Executive Order G-105. Submitted on February 25, 1980. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(54)(xii)(A).
2:1, part 500, section 514New Source ReviewMay 29, 1984July 13, 1987, 52 FR 26148Part 500 is titled “Administrative Requirements,” and section 514 is titled “Issuance, Permit to Operate.” Submitted on April 12, 1985. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(160)(i)(C)(1).
2:4Permit to Sell or RentOctober 12, 1971September 22, 1972, 37 FR 19812Submitted on June 30, 1972. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(6).
2:5ExemptionsNovember 27, 1978May 27, 1982, 47 FR 23159Submitted on October 15, 1979. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(52)(xviii)(B).
2:6Open Burning: General ProvisionsMarch 18, 1980November 10, 1982, 47 FR 50864Paragraphs a.1, a.2, a.4(c), a.7 and b have been superseded by approvals of amendments to Rule 2:6. Submitted on May 20, 1982. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(125)(iv)(A).
2:6Open Burning: General ProvisionsJanuary 3, 1984December 5, 1984, 49 FR 47490Amends paragraphs a.1 and a.2. Submitted on April 19, 1984. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(154)(v)(A).
2:6Open Burning: General ProvisionsJuly 28, 1987April 17, 1989, 54 FR 15180Amends paragraphs a.4(c) and b. Submitted on November 25, 1987. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(175)(i)(A)(1).
2:6Open Burning: General ProvisionsMarch 24, 1981November 10, 1982, 47 FR 50864Amends paragraph a.7. Submitted on May 20, 1982. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(125)(iv)(A).
2:6Agricultural BurningFebruary 28, 1977November 14, 1978, 43 FR 52702All the provisions of this rule have been superseded by subsequent approvals of Rules 2:7 and 2:8 except for section (1)(General Provisions), paragraphs (d) (“Burning Report”) and (e) (“Penalty and Enforcement Provisions”). Submitted on October 13, 1977. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(41)(xii)(A).
2:7Conditions for Open BurningMarch 18, 1980November 10, 1982, 47 FR 50864Paragraphs a and c have been superseded by approvals of amendments to Rule 2:7. Submitted on May 20, 1982. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(125)(iv)(A).
2:7Conditions for Open BurningJuly 28, 1987April 17, 1989, 54 FR 15180Amends paragraphs a and c. Submitted on November 25, 1987. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(175)(i)(A)(1).
2:7Prohibited MaterialsFebruary 28, 1977November 14, 1978, 43 FR 52702Submitted on October 13, 1977. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(41)(xii)(A).
2:8Agricultural BurningMarch 18, 1980November 10, 1982, 47 FR 50864Paragraphs b.3, b.4, c.2.(a) and c.3.(a) have been superseded by approvals of amendments to Rule 2:8. Submitted on May 20, 1982. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(125)(iv)(A).
2:8Agricultural BurningMarch 24, 1981November 10, 1982, 47 FR 50864Amends paragraphs b.3 and b.4. Submitted on May 20, 1982. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(125)(iv)(A).
2:8Agricultural BurningJuly 28, 1987April 17, 1989, 54 FR 15180Amends paragraphs c.2.(a) and c.3.(a) and adds paragraph c.4. Submitted on November 25, 1987. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(175)(i)(A)(1).
2:10Action on Applications Interim VarianceOctober 12, 1971September 22, 1972, 37 FR 19812Submitted on June 30, 1972. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(6).
2:12Standards for Granting ApplicationsOctober 12, 1971September 22, 1972, 37 FR 19812Submitted on June 30, 1972. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(6).
2:12Expiration of ApplicationsNovember 27, 1978January 26, 1982, 47 FR 3550Submitted on October 15, 1979. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(52)(xviii)(A).
2:14Denial of ApplicationsOctober 12, 1971September 22, 1972, 37 FR 19812Submitted on June 30, 1972. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(6).
2:14Testing FacilitiesDecember 4, 1972August 22, 1977, 42 FR 42219Submitted on July 19, 1974. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(24)(vi)(A).
2:18TransferOctober 12, 1971September 22, 1972, 37 FR 19812Submitted on June 30, 1972. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(6).
2:21Defacing PermitOctober 12, 1971September 22, 1972, 37 FR 19812Submitted on June 30, 1972. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(6).
2:23Posting of Permit to OperateJuly 22, 1986April 12, 1989, 54 FR 14648Submitted on November 21, 1986. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(171)(i)(D)(1).
2:25Public Records – Trade SecretsOctober 1, 1973August 22, 1977, 42 FR 42219Submitted on July 19, 1974. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(24)(vi)(A).

Rule III – Prohibitions and Enforcement

District CitationTitle/SubjectState Effective DateEPA Approval DateAdditional Explanation
3:1Applicability of State LawsOctober 15, 1974August 22, 1977, 42 FR 42219Submitted on January 10, 1975. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(26)(x)(A).
3:2Specific Air ContaminantsJuly 22, 1986April 12, 1989, 54 FR 14648Submitted on November 21, 1986. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(171)(i)(D)(1).
3:3Gasoline Loading and TransferJuly 22, 1986April 12, 1989, 54 FR 14648Only the title was amended. Submitted on November 21, 1986. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(171)(i)(D)(1).
3:3Gasoline Loading and Transfer in the Sacramento ValleyJuly 1, 1980January 26, 1982, 47 FR 3550The rescission of paragraph b was approved at 49 FR 39057 (October 3, 1984). Submitted on August 15, 1980. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(70)(iii)(A).
3:4Industrial Use of Organic SolventsJanuary 3, 1984July 13, 1987, 52 FR 26148Amends paragraphs a and b. Submitted on April 19, 1984. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(154)(v)(B).
3:4Industrial Use of Organic SolventsSeptember 18, 1978January 26, 1982, 47 FR 3550Amends paragraph c, redesignates paragraph d as paragraph e and adds a new paragraph d. Submitted on May 23, 1979. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(51)(xvii)(A).
3:4Industrial Use of Organic SolventsMay 17, 1983October 3, 1984, 49 FR 39057Amends paragraph d.2. Submitted on July 19, 1983. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(137)(vi)(B).
3:4Industrial Use of Organic SolventsFebruary 28, 1977November 14, 1978, 43 FR 52702Adds paragraph d, which was redesignated as paragraph e at 47 FR 3550 (January 26, 1982). Submitted on October 13, 1977. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(41)(xii)(A).
3:5Agricultural UsesOctober 1, 1973August 22, 1977, 42 FR 42219Submitted on July 19, 1974. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(24)(vi)(A).
3:6CircumventionOctober 1, 1973August 22, 1977, 42 FR 42219Submitted on July 19, 1974. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(24)(vi)(A).
3:8Enhanced Monitoring and Compliance Certification for Major Sources as Defined by Title V of the Federal Clean Air ActFebruary 1, 1995August 28, 2014, 79 FR 51261Submitted on February 24, 1995. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(215)(i)(G)(1).
3:9Recommendation of Control OfficerOctober 1, 1973August 22, 1977, 42 FR 42219Submitted on July 19, 1974. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(24)(vi)(A).
3:11Local RulesOctober 1, 1973August 22, 1977, 42 FR 42219Submitted on July 19, 1974. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(24)(vi)(A).
3:12Reduction of Matter of Animal Origin (Except the Curing of Glue)May 8, 1973August 22, 1977, 42 FR 42219Submitted on July 19, 1974. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(24)(vi)(A).
3:14Petroleum Solvent Dry CleanersJuly 31, 1979January 26, 1982, 47 FR 3550Submitted on December 17, 1979. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(58)(vi)(A).
3:15Cutback Asphalt Paving MaterialsSeptember 4, 1979January 26, 1982, 47 FR 3550Paragraph (c) was superseded by approval of a revised version of that paragraph at 49 FR 39057 (October 3, 1984). Submitted on December 17, 1979. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(58)(vi)(A).
3:15 (paragraph (c))Cutback Asphalt Paving MaterialsMay 17, 1983October 3, 1984, 49 FR 39057Submitted on July 19, 1983. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(137)(vi)(B).
3:17Organic Solvent Degreasing OperationsFebruary 19, 1980January 26, 1982, 47 FR 3550Submitted on June 2, 1980. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(79)(vi)(A).

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