Current EPA-Approved Regulations in the Arkansas SIP

Current EPA-Approved Regulations in the Arkansas SIP

           If any link in the outlines below do not connect to the appropriate table, you can scroll down to the tables and click on the link to the regulation you are looking for.  If a link in the table does not go to the regulation you are looking for, please send a message to Bill Deese at deese.william@epa.gov  with information about the missing or incorrect link--do not attach a file to your message -- Bill will not open a message with an attached file.  If you have any questions about a regulation for a state, send a message to the EPA Region 6 State contact person listed at  the Find a Regional Contact for Air Quality SIPs/FIPs/TIPs EPA Page or to Bill Deese at deese.william@epa.gov.

In the tables below, the ARc and ARd numbers under each section number and in some SIP effective date titles is a unique number for each Region 6 Federal Register approval. 

The Arkansas SIP History in this web site contains information about each ARc and ARd Region 6 Federal Register approvals.

Chapter Outline

Arkansas Regulation No. 9: Fee Regulation

Arkansas Rule 19: Rules of the Arkansas Plan of Implementation for Air Pollution Control,
New title SIP effective January 29, 2024 (ARd43)
   Chapter 1: Title, Intent and Purpose
   Chapter 2: Definitions [Rule 19]
   Chapter 3: Protection of the National Ambient Air Quality Standards
   Chapter 4: Minor Source Review
   Chapter 5: General Emission Limitations Applicability to Equipment
   Chapter 6: Upset and Emergency Conditions
   Chapter 7: Sampling, Monitoring, and Reporting Requirements
   Chapter 8: 111(d) Designated Facilities -- Not in SIP but is in this web site
   Chapter 9: Prevention of Significant Deterioration
   Chapter 10: Rules for the Control of Volatile Organic Compounds in Pulaski County
   Chapter 11: Major Source Permitting Procedures
   Chapter 13: Stage I Vapor Recovery
   Chapter 14: [RESERVED] formerly CAIR (Clean Air Interstate Rule) NOx Ozone Season Trading Program General Provisions
   Chapter 15: Best Available Retrofit Technology, formerly Regional Haze
   Chapter 16: [RESERVED]
   Chapter 17: 111(d) Requirements for Landfills -- Not in SIP but is in this web site
   Chapter 18: Effective Date 
  Appendix A: Insignificant Activities List
  Appendix B: National Ambient Air Quality Standards List

Arkansas Regulation No. 26: Regulations of the Arkansas Operating Permit Program
   Chapter 3: Requirements for Permit Applicability
   Chapter 4: Applications for Permits
   Chapter 5: Action on Application
   Chapter 6: Permit Review by the Public, Affected States, and EPA

Arkansas Regulation No. 31: Nonattainment New Source Review Requirements
   Chapter 1: Title, Intent, and Purpose
   Chapter 2: Definitions [Regulation No. 31]
   Chapter 3: Preconstruction review
   Chapter 4: Applicability Tests
   Chapter 5: [Reserved]
   Chapter 6: [Reserved]
   Chapter 7: [Reserved]
   Chapter 8: Actual PALS (Plantwide Applicability Limits)
   Chapter 9: Effective Date
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Arkansas Regulations Approved in the SIP

Arkansas Regulation No. 9: Fee Regulation

AR Reg 9 : Fee Regulation, SIP effective June 29, 2015 (ARd19)
NOTE: In the Code of Federal Regulations, Arkansas Regulation No. 9, Fee Regulation, follows Arkansas Regulation  No. 31 in the EPA-Approved Regulations in the Arkansas SIP table in 40 CFR 52.170(c), EPA approved regulations. Regulation No. 9 is the last regulation listed in table 40 CFR 52.170(c). The table below shows more detail than the Regulation No. 9 table in 40 CFR 52.170(c).

State citation Title/subject State
effective		 EPA approval Explanation
AR Reg 9, CHAPTER 1 TITLE  effective
7/9/2012		 4/30/2015,
80 FR 24216		  
AR Reg 9.101, ARd19 Title  effective
7/9/2012		 4/30/2015,
80 FR 24216		  
AR Reg 9.102, ARd19 Purpose effective
7/9/2012		 4/30/2015,
80 FR 24216		  
AR Reg 9.103,
ARd19		 Applicability  effective
7/9/2012		 4/30/2015,
80 FR 24216		  
AR Reg 9.104,
ARd19		 Severability  effective
7/9/2012		 4/30/2015,
80 FR 24216		  
AR Reg 9, CHAPTER 2 DEFINITIONS  effective
7/9/2012		 4/30/2015,
80 FR 24216		 The following definitions do not relate to the air program and are not being approved into the SIP: “Category”, “Certificate”, “Confined Animal Operation”, “Discretionary Major Facility”, “Evaluation”, “Laboratory“, “Major Municipal Facility”, “Non-Municipal Major Facility”, “Parameter”, “Program”.
AR Reg 9, CHAPTER 3 PERMIT FEE PAYMENT effective
7/9/2012		 4/30/2015,
80 FR 24216		  
AR Reg 9.301,
ARd19		 Permit Fee Payment  effective
7/9/2012		 4/30/2015,
80 FR 24216		  
AR Reg 9.302,
ARd19		 Refunds  effective
7/9/2012		 4/30/2015,
80 FR 24216		  
AR Reg 9, CHAPTER 4 WATER PERMIT FEES     NOT IN SIP
AR Reg 9, CHAPTER 5 AIR PERMIT FEES  effective
7/9/2012		 4/30/2015,
80 FR 24216		  
AR Reg 9.501,
ARd19		 Applicability  effective
7/9/2012		 4/30/2015,
80 FR 24216		  
AR Reg 9.502,
ARd19		 Terms Used in Fee Formulas  effective
7/9/2012		 4/30/2015,
80 FR 24216		  
AR Reg 9.503,
ARd19		 Initial Fees  effective
7/9/2012		 4/30/2015,
80 FR 24216		  
AR Reg 9.504,
ARd19		 Annual Fees  effective
7/9/2012		 4/30/2015,
80 FR 24216		  
AR Reg 9.505,
ARd19		 Modification Fees  effective
7/9/2012		 4/30/2015,
80 FR 24216		  
AR Reg 9.506,
ARd19		 Administrative Permit Amendments and Renewal Permits  effective
7/9/2012		 4/30/2015,
80 FR 24216		  
AR Reg 9.507,
ARd19		 General Permits  effective
7/9/2012		 4/30/2015,
80 FR 24216		  
AR Reg 9.508,
ARd19		 Permit Fees for Certain Small Businesses Subject to Part 700 Permitting Requirements  effective
7/9/2012		 4/30/2015,
80 FR 24216		  
AR Reg 9, CHAPTER 6 SOLID WASTE PERMIT FEES     NOT IN SIP
AR Reg 9, CHAPTER 7 VARIANCES OR INTERIM AUTHORITY REQUESTS     NOT IN SIP
AR Reg 9, CHAPTER 8 LABORATORY CERTIFICATION FEE PROGRAM     NOT IN SIP
AR Reg 9, CHAPTER 9 ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES  effective
7/9/2012		 4/30/2015,
80 FR 24216		  
AR Reg 9.901,
ARd19		 Department Review of Fees  effective
7/9/2012		 4/30/2015,
80 FR 24216		  
AR Reg  9.901,
ARd19		 Appeals  effective
7/9/2012		 4/30/2015,
80 FR 24216		  
AR Reg 9.901,
ARd19		 Effective Date  effective
7/9/2012		 4/30/2015,
80 FR 24216		  

Arkansas Regulation No. 19: Regulations of the Arkansas Plan of Implementation for Air Pollution Control

Chapter 1: Title, Intent and Purpose

AR Reg 19, Chapter 1: Title, Intent and Purpose, SIP effective April 3, 2015 (ARd18) to November 5, 2018.
AR Reg 19, Chapter 1: Title, Intent and Purpose, SIP effective November 6, 2018 (ARd31) to January 28, 2024.

Arkansas Rule 19: Rules of the Arkansas Plan Of Implementation For Air Pollution Control

AR Rule 19 Chapter 1:  Title, Intent, and Purpose, SIP effective January 29, 2024 (ARd43)
This table is updated with list of sections approved by EPA SIP effective January 29, 2024 (ARd43).

State citation Title/subject State
submittal		 EPA approval Explanation
Rule 19.101,
ARd43		 Title 6/22/2022 12/29/1023,
88 FR 90121		  
Rule 19.102,
ARd43		 Applicability 6/22/2022 12/29/1023,
88 FR 90121		  
Rule 19.103,
ARd43		 Intent and Construction 6/22/2022 12/29/1023,
88 FR 90121		  
Rule 19.104,
ARd43		 Severability 6/22/2022 12/29/1023,
88 FR 90121		  
Rule 19.105,
ARd43		 Incorporation by Reference 6/22/2022 12/29/1023,
88 FR 90121		  

Arkansas Regulation No. 19: Regulations of the Arkansas Plan of Implementation for Air Pollution Control

Chapter 2: Definitions

AR Reg 19, Chapter 2: Definitions, SIP effective April 3, 2015 (ARd18) to March 20, 2018
AR Reg 19, Chapter 2: Definitions, SIP effective March 21, 2018 (ARd26); November 6, 2018 (ARd31); and November 7, 2018 (ARd32) to March 14, 2021
AR Reg 19, Chapter 2: Definitions, SIP effective  March 15, 2021 (ARd38) to January 28, 2024

Arkansas Rule 19: Rules of the Arkansas Plan Of Implementation For Air Pollution Control

AR Rule 19, Chapter 2:  Definitions, SIP effective January 29, 2024 (ARd43)
This table is updated with list of sections approved by EPA SIP effective January 29, 2024 (ARd43).

Arkansas Regulation No. 19: Regulations of the Arkansas Plan of Implementation for Air Pollution Control

Chapter 3: Protection of the National Ambient Air Quality Standards

Reg 19, Chapter 3: Protection of the National Ambient Air Quality Standards, SIP effective April 3, 2015 (ARd18) to November 5, 2018
Reg 19, Chapter 3: Protection of the National Ambient Air Quality Standards, SIP effective November 6, 2018 (ARd31) to January 28, 2024

Arkansas Rule 19: Rules of the Arkansas Plan Of Implementation For Air Pollution Control

Rule 19 Chapter 3:  Protection of the National Ambient Air Quality Standards, SIP effective January 29, 2024 (ARd43)
This table is updated with list of sections approved by EPA SIP effective January 29, 2024 (ARd43).

State citation Title/subject State
submittal		 EPA approval Explanation
Rule 19.301,
ARd43		 Purpose 6/22/2022 12/29/2023,
88 FR 90121		  
Rule 19.302,
ARd43		 Department Responsibilities 6/22/2022 12/29/2023,
88 FR 90121		  
Rule 19.303,
ARd43		 Regulated Sources Responsibilities 6/22/2022 12/29/2023,
88 FR 90121		  
Rule 19.304,
ARd43		 Delegated Federal Programs 6/22/2022 12/29/2023,
88 FR 90121		  

Arkansas Regulation No. 19: Regulations of the Arkansas Plan of Implementation for Air Pollution Control

Chapter 4: Minor Source Review

Reg 19, Chapter 4: Minor Source Review, SIP effective May 14, 2007 (ARd07) to July 29, 2018
Reg 19, Chapter 4: Minor Source Review, SIP effective July 30, 2018 (ARd30) to September 22, 2019
Reg 19, Chapter 4: Minor Source Review, SIP effective September 23, 2019 (ARd33) to January 28, 2024

Arkansas Rule 19: Rules of the Arkansas Plan Of Implementation For Air Pollution Control

Rule 19 Chapter 4:  Minor Source Review, SIP effective January 29, 2024 (ARd43)
This table is updated with list of sections approved by EPA SIP effective January 29, 2024 (ARd43).

State citation Title/subject State
submittal		 EPA approval Explanation
Rule 19.401,
ARd43		 General Applicability 6/22/2022 12/29/2023,
88 FR 90121		  
Rule 19.402,
ARd43		 Approval Criteria 6/22/2022 12/29/2023,
88 FR 90121		  
Rule 19.403,
ARd43		 Owner/Operator's Responsibilities 6/22/2022 12/29/2023,
88 FR 90121		  
Rule 19.404,
ARd43		 Required Information 6/22/2022 12/29/2023,
88 FR 90121		  
Rule 19.405,
ARd43		 Action on Application 6/22/2022 12/29/2023,
88 FR 90121		  
Rule 19.406,
ARd43		 Public Participation 6/22/2022 12/29/2023,
88 FR 90121		  
Rule 19.407,
ARd43		 Permit Amendments 6/22/2022 12/29/2023,
88 FR 90121		  
Rule 19.408,
ARd43		 Exemption from Permitting 6/22/2022 12/29/2023,
88 FR 90121		  
Rule 19.409,
ARd43		 [RESERVED] 6/22/2022 12/29/2023,
88 FR 90121		  
Rule 19.410,
ARd43		 Permit Revocation and Cancellation 6/22/2022 12/29/2023,
88 FR 90121		  
Rule 19.411,
ARd43		 General Permits 6/22/2022 12/29/2023,
88 FR 90121		  
Rule 19.412,
ARd43		 Dispersion Modeling 6/22/2022 12/29/2023,
88 FR 90121		  
Rule 19.413,
ARd43		 Confidentiality 6/22/2022 12/29/2023,
88 FR 90121		  
Rule 19.414,
ARd43		 Operational Flexibility-Applicant's Duty to Apply for Alternative Scenarios 6/22/2022 12/29/2023,
88 FR 90121		  
Rule 19.415,
ARd43		 Changes Resulting in No Emissions Increases 6/22/2022 12/29/2023,
88 FR 90121		  
Rule 19.416,
ARd43		 Permit Flexibility 6/22/2022 12/29/2023,
88 FR 90121		  
Rule 19.417,
ARd43		 Registration 6/22/2022 12/29/2023,
88 FR 90121		  

Arkansas Regulation No. 19: Regulations of the Arkansas Plan of Implementation for Air Pollution Control

Chapter 5: General Emission Limitations Applicability to Equipment

Reg 19, Chapter 5: General Emission Limitations Applicability to Equipment, SIP effective April 3, 2015 (ARd18) to November 5, 2018
Reg 19, Chapter 5: General Emission Limitations Applicability to Equipment, SIP effective November 6, 2018 (ARd31) to January 28, 2024

Arkansas Rule 19: Rules of the Arkansas Plan Of Implementation For Air Pollution Control

Rule 19 Chapter 5:  General Emission Limitations Applicable to Equipment, SIP effective January 29, 2024 (ARd43)
This table is updated with list of sections approved by EPA SIP effective January 29, 2024 (ARd43).

State citation Title/subject State
submittal		 EPA approval Explanation
Rule 19.501, ARd43 Purpose 6/22/2022 12/29/2023,
88 FR 90121		  
Rule 19.502, ARd43 General Rules 6/22/2022 12/29/2023,
88 FR 90121		  
Rule 19.503, ARd43 Visible Emission Rules 6/22/2022 12/29/2023,
88 FR 90121		 Error in amendatory language in August 8, 2018 (83 FR 38964) Federal Register -- on page 38967 there should be an entry for Reg. 19.503.  See  paragraph §52.179(2)(a) on page 38966.
Rule 19.504, ARd43 Stack Height/Dispersion Rules 6/22/2022 12/29/2023,
88 FR 90121		  
Rule 19.505, ARd43 Revised Emissions Limitation 6/22/2022 12/29/2023,
88 FR 90121		  

Arkansas Regulation No. 19: Regulations of the Arkansas Plan of Implementation for Air Pollution Control

Chapter 6: Upset and Emergency Conditions

Reg 19, Chapter 6: Upset and Emergency Conditions, SIP effective April 3, 2015 (ARd18) to November 21, 2023
Reg 19, Chapter 6: Upset and Emergency Conditions, SIP effective November 22, 2023 (ARd42) to January 28, 2024

Arkansas Rule 19: Rules of the Arkansas Plan Of Implementation For Air Pollution Control

Rule 19 Chapter 6:  Upset and Emergency Conditions, SIP effective January 29, 2024 (ARd43)
This table is updated with Rule 19.601 approved by EPA SIP effective January 29, 2024 (ARd43).

State citation Title/subject State
submittal		 EPA approval Explanation
Rule 19.601,
ARd43		 Upset Conditions 6/22/2022 12/29/2023,
88 FR 90121		  
Rule 19.602,
ARd42		 Emergency Conditions,
NOT in SIP effective November 22, 2023 (ARd42) 		 6/22/2022 Removed
from SIP
10/23/2023
88 FR 72686		 NOT in SIP effective November 22, 2023 (ARd42)

Arkansas Regulation No. 19: Regulations of the Arkansas Plan of Implementation for Air Pollution Control

Chapter 7: Sampling, Monitoring, and Reporting Requirements

Reg 19, Chapter 7: Sampling, Monitoring, and Reporting Requirements, SIP effective April 3, 2015 (ARd18) to September 22, 2019
Reg 19, Chapter 7: Sampling, Monitoring, and Reporting Requirements, SIP effective September 23, 2019 (ARd33) to January 28, 2024

Arkansas Rule 19: Rules of the Arkansas Plan Of Implementation For Air Pollution Control

Rule 19 Chapter 7:  Sampling, Monitoring, and Reporting Requirements, SIP effective January 29, 2024 (ARd43)
This table is updated with list of sections approved by EPA SIP effective January 29, 2024 (ARd43).

State citation Title/subject State
submittal		 EPA approval Explanation
Rule 19.701,
ARd43		 Purpose 6/22/2022 12/29/2023,
88 FR 90121		  
Rule 19.702,
ARd43		 Air Emissions Sampling 6/22/2022 12/29/2023,
88 FR 90121		  
Rule 19.703,
ARd43		 Continuous Emissions Monitoring 6/22/2022 12/29/2023,
88 FR 90121		  
Rule 19.704,
ARd43		 Notice of Completion 6/22/2022 12/29/2023,
88 FR 90121		  
Rule 19.705,
ARd43		 Recordkeeping and Reporting Requirements 6/22/2022 12/29/2023,
88 FR 90121		  
Rule 19.706,
ARd43		 Public Availability of Emissions Data 6/22/2022 12/29/2023,
88 FR 90121		  

Arkansas Regulation No. 19: Regulations of the Arkansas Plan of Implementation for Air Pollution Control
Chapter 8: 111(d) Designated Facilities 

Reg 19, Chapter 8: 111(d) Designated Facilities -- Not in the Arkansas SIP but was the regulatory element of the EPA approved Arkansas 40 CFR 62 111(d) Plan for Designated Facilities EPA effective May 11, 1998 to March 31, 2024

Arkansas Rule 19: Rules of the Arkansas Plan Of Implementation For Air Pollution Control

Rule 19 Chapter 8: 111(d) Designated Facilities -- Not in Arkansas SIP but is part of the Arkansas Plan for Designated Facilities (111(d) Plan EPA effective April 1, 2024.

State citation Title/subject State
submittal		 EPA approval Explanation
Rule 19.801 Purpose 6/20/2022 3/1/2024,
89 FR 15038		  
Rule 19.802 Permit Emissions Limitations 6/20/2022 3/1/2024,
89 FR 15038		  
Rule 19.803 [RESERVED] 6/20/2022 3/1/2024,
89 FR 15038		  
Rule 19.804 Kraft Pulp Mills 6/20/2022 3/1/2024,
89 FR 15038		  

Arkansas Regulation No. 19: Regulations of the Arkansas Plan of Implementation for Air Pollution Control

Chapter 9: Prevention of Significant Deterioration

Reg 19, Chapter 9: Prevention of Significant Deterioration, SIP effective August 6, 2015 (ARd20) to September 22, 2019
Reg 19, Chapter 9: Prevention of Significant Deterioration, SIP effective September 23, 2019 (ARd33) to January 28, 2024

Arkansas Rule 19: Rules of the Arkansas Plan Of Implementation For Air Pollution Control

Rule 19 Chapter 9:  Prevention of Significant Deterioration, SIP effective January 29, 2024 (ARd43)
This table is updated with list of sections approved by EPA SIP effective January 29, 2024 (ARd43).

State citation Title/subject State
submittal		 EPA approval Explanation
Rule 19.901,
ARd43		 Title 6/22/2022 12/29/2023,
88 FR 90121		  
Rule 19.902,
ARd43		 Purposes 6/22/2022 12/29/2023,
88 FR 90121		  
Rule 19.903,
ARd43		 Definitions 6/22/2022 12/29/2023,
88 FR 90121		  
Rule 19.904,
ARd43		 Adoption of Rules 6/22/2022 12/29/2023,
88 FR 90121		  

Arkansas Regulation No. 19: Regulations of the Arkansas Plan of Implementation for Air Pollution Control

Chapter 10: Regulations for the Control of Volatile Organic Compounds in Pulaski County

AR Reg 19, Chapter 10: Regulations for the Control of Volatile Organic Compounds in Pulaski County, SIP effective April 3, 2015 (ARd18) to November 21, 2023
AR Reg 19, Chapter 10: Regulations for the Control of Volatile Organic Compounds in Pulaski County, SIP effective November 22, 2023 (ARd42) to January 28, 2024

Arkansas Rule 19: Rules of the Arkansas Plan Of Implementation For Air Pollution Control

AR Rule 19 Chapter 10: Rules for The Control of Volatile Organic Compounds in Pulaski County, SIP effective January 29, 2024 (ARd43)
This table is updated with list of sections approved by EPA SIP effective January 29, 2024 (ARd43).

State citation Title/subject State
submittal		 EPA approval Explanation
Rule 19.1001,
ARd43		 Title 6/22/2022 12/29/2023,
88 FR 90121		  
Rule 19.1002,
ARd43		 Purpose 6/22/2022 12/29/2023,
88 FR 90121		  
Rule 19.1003,
ARd43		 Definitions 6/22/2022 12/29/2023,
88 FR 90121		  
Rule 19.1004,
ARd18		 [RESERVED] 6/22/2022 12/29/2023,
88 FR 90121		  
Rule 19.1005,
ARd43		 Provisions for Specific Processes 6/22/2022 12/29/2023,
88 FR 90121		  
Rule 19.1006,
ARd43		 [RESERVED] 6/22/2022 12/29/2023,
88 FR 90121		  

Arkansas Regulation No. 19: Regulations of the Arkansas Plan of Implementation for Air Pollution Control

Chapter 11: Major Source Permitting Procedures

Reg 19, Chapter 11: Major Source Permitting Procedures, SIP effective April 3, 2015 (ARd18) to September 22, 2019
Reg 19, Chapter 11: Major Source Permitting Procedures, SIP effective September 23, 2019 (ARd33) to January 28, 2024

Arkansas Rule 19: Rules of the Arkansas Plan Of Implementation For Air Pollution Control

Rule 19 Chapter 11:  Major Source Permitting Procedures, SIP effective January 29, 2024 (ARd43)
This table is updated with list of sections approved by EPA SIP effective January 29, 2024 (ARd43).

State citation Title/subject State
submittal		 EPA approval Explanation
Chapter 11,
ARd43		 Major Source Permitting Procedures 6/22/2022 12/29/2023,
88 FR 90121		  


Arkansas Rule 19: Rules of the Arkansas Plan Of Implementation For Air Pollution Control
CHAPTER 12:  [RESERVED] SIP effective January 29, 2024 (ARd43).

Arkansas Regulation No. 19: Regulations of the Arkansas Plan of Implementation for Air Pollution Control

Chapter 13: Stage I Vapor Recovery

Reg 19, Chapter 13: Stage I Vapor Recovery, SIP effective April 3, 2015 (ARd18) to November 5, 2018.
Reg 19, Chapter 13: Stage I Vapor Recovery, SIP effective November 6, 2018 (ARd31) to January 28, 2024

Arkansas Rule 19: Rules of the Arkansas Plan Of Implementation For Air Pollution Control

Rule 19 Chapter 13:  Stage I Vapor Recovery, SIP effective January 29, 2024 (ARd43)
This table is updated with list of sections approved by EPA SIP effective January 29, 2024 (ARd43).

State citation Title/subject State
submittal		 EPA approval Explanation
Rule 19.1301,
ARd43		 Purpose 6/22/2022 12/29/2023,
88 FR 90121		  
Rule 19.1302,
ARd43		 Applicability 6/22/2022 12/29/2023,
88 FR 90121		  
Rule 19.1303,
ARd43		 Definitions 6/22/2022 12/29/2023,
88 FR 90121		  
Rule 19.1304,
ARd43		 Exemptions 6/22/2022 12/29/2023,
88 FR 90121		  
Rule 19.1305,
ARd43		 Prohibited Activities 6/22/2022 12/29/2023,
88 FR 90121		  
Rule 19.1306,
ARd43		 Record Keeping 6/22/2022 12/29/2023,
88 FR 90121		  
Rule 19.1307,
ARd43		 Inspections 6/22/2022 12/29/2023,
88 FR 90121		  
Rule 19.1308,
ARd43		 Vapor Recovery Systems 6/22/2022 12/29/2023,
88 FR 90121		  
Rule 19.1309,
ARd43		 Gasoline Delivery Vessels 6/22/2022 12/29/2023,
88 FR 90121		  
Rule 19.1310,
ARd43		 Owner/Operator Responsibility 6/22/2022 12/29/2023,
88 FR 90121		  
Rule 19.1311,
ARd43		 Test Methods 6/22/2022 12/29/2023,
88 FR 90121		  
Rule 19.1312,
ARd43		 Effective Date 6/22/2022 12/29/2023,
88 FR 90121		  

Arkansas Regulation No. 19: Regulations of the Arkansas Plan of Implementation for Air Pollution Control

Chapter 14: CAIR (Clean Air Interstate Rule) NOX Ozone Season Trading Program General Provisions

Reg 19, Chapter 14: CAIR (Clean Air Interstate Rule) NOX Ozone Season Trading Program General Provisions, SIP effective June 16, 2014 (ARd16) and November 6, 2018 (ARd31) to January 28, 2024, NOT in SIP effective January 29, 2024 (ARd43) 

Arkansas Rule 19: Rules of the Arkansas Plan Of Implementation For Air Pollution Control

RULE 19 CHAPTER 14:  [RESERVED] SIP effective January 29, 2024 (OKd43).


Arkansas Regulation No. 19: Regulations of the Arkansas Plan of Implementation for Air Pollution Control

Chapter 15: Regional Haze

Reg 19, Chapter 15: Regional Haze, SIP effective April 11, 2012 (ARd12) and November 6, 2018 (ARd31) to January 28, 2024 

Arkansas Rule 19: Rules of the Arkansas Plan Of Implementation For Air Pollution Control

Rule 19 Chapter 15:  Best Available Retrofit Technology, SIP effective January 29, 2024 (ARd43)
This table is updated with list of sections approved by EPA SIP effective January 29, 2024 (ARd43).

State citation Title/subject State
submittal		 EPA approval Explanation
Rule 19.1501,
ARd43		 Purpose 6/22/2022 12/29/2023,
88 FR 90121		    
Rule 19.1502,
ARd43		 Definitions 6/22/2022 12/29/2023,
88 FR 90121		    
Rule 19.1503, 
ARd43		 [RESERVED]
6/22/2022		 12/29/2023,
88 FR 90121		    
Reg. 19.1504,
ARd43		 [RESERVED] 6/22/2022 12/29/2023,
88 FR 90121		  
Rule 19.1505,
ARd43		 Best Availability Retrofit Technology  Requirements 6/22/2022 12/29/2023,
88 FR 90121		  
Rule 19.1506,
ARd43		 Compliance Provisions 6/22/2022 12/29/2023,
88 FR 90121		  
Rule 19.1507,
ARd43		 [RESERVED] 6/22/2022 12/29/2023,
88 FR 90121		    

Arkansas Regulation No. 19: Regulations of the Arkansas Plan of Implementation for Air Pollution Control

Chapter 16: Effective Date
Reg 19, Chapter 16: Effective Date, SIP effective to January 28, 2024. 

Arkansas Rule 19: Rules of the Arkansas Plan Of Implementation For Air Pollution Control
RULE 19 CHAPTER 16:  [RESERVED] SIP effective January 29, 2024 (ARd43).

Arkansas Rule 19: Rules of the Arkansas Plan Of Implementation For Air Pollution Control

Rule 19 Chapter 17:  111(d) Requirements for Landfills --  Not in Arkansas SIP but is part of the EPA approved Arkansas Plan for Designated Facilities (111(d) Plan) effective January 30, 2023

State citation Title/subject State
submittal		 EPA approval Explanation
Rule 19.1701 Purpose 6/20/2022 12/29/2022,
87 FR 80074		  
Rule 19.1702 Definitions 6/20/2022 12/29/2022,
87 FR 80074		  
Rule 19.1703 Applicability 6/20/2022 12/29/2022,
87 FR 80074		  
Rule 19.1704 Requirement to Obtain a Permit 6/20/2022 12/29/2022,
87 FR 80074		  
Rule 19.1705 Exemption from Reporting Requirements for Closed Landfills 6/20/2022 12/29/2022,
87 FR 80074		  
Rule 19.1706 Design Capacity Reports 6/20/2022 12/29/2022,
87 FR 80074		  
Rule 19.1707 NMOC Emission Rate Reports 6/20/2022 12/29/2022,
87 FR 80074		  
Rule 19.1708 Standards of Performance 6/20/2022 12/29/2022,
87 FR 80074		  
Rule 19.1709 Compliance Schedule and Increments of Progress for Gas Collection and Control Systems 6/20/2022 12/29/2022,
87 FR 80074		  
Rule 19.1710 Collection and Control System Design Plan 6/20/2022 12/29/2022,
87 FR 80074		  
Rule 19.1711 Operating, Compliance, and Monitoring Requirements for Gas Collection and Control Systems 6/20/2022 12/29/2022,
87 FR 80074		  
Rule 19.1712 Performance Testing Reports 6/20/2022 12/29/2022,
87 FR 80074		  
Rule 19.1713 Closure and Equipment Removal Reports 6/20/2022 12/29/2022,
87 FR 80074		  
Rule 19.1714 Liquids Addition Reports 6/20/2022 12/29/2022,
87 FR 80074		  
Rule 19.1715 Recordkeeping Requirements 6/20/2022 12/29/2022,
87 FR 80074		  
Rule 19.1716 Electronic Reporting of Certain Reports 6/20/2022 12/29/2022,
87 FR 80074		  
Rule 19.1717 Test Methods and Procedures 6/20/2022 12/29/2022,
87 FR 80074		  
Rule 19.1718 Corrective Actions 6/20/2022 12/29/2022,
87 FR 80074		  

Arkansas Rule 19: Rules of the Arkansas Plan Of Implementation For Air Pollution Control

Rule 19 Chapter 18:  Effective Date, State effective May 6, 2022, SIP effective January 29, 2024 (ARd43)
This table is updated with list of sections approved by EPA SIP effective January 29, 2024 (ARd43).

State citation Title/subject State submittal EPA approval Explanation
Rule 19.1801,
ARd43		 State Effective Date,
May 6, 2022		 6/22/2022 12/29/2023,
88 FR 90121		  

Arkansas Regulation No. 19: Regulations of the Arkansas Plan of Implementation for Air Pollution Control

Reg 19, Appendix A: Insignificant Activities List, SIP effective May 14, 2007 (ARd07) to September 22, 2019.
Reg 19, Appendix A: Insignificant Activities List, SIP effective September 23, 2019 (ARd33) to January 28, 2024

Arkansas Rule 19: Rules of the Arkansas Plan Of Implementation For Air Pollution Control

Rule 19 Appendix A: Insignificant Activities List, SIP effective January 29, 2024 (ARd43)
This table is updated with Appendix A approved by EPA SIP effective January 29, 2024 (ARd43).

State citation Title/subject State
submittal		 EPA approval Explanation
AR Rule 19, 
Appendix A,
ARd43		 Insignificant Activities List,
SIP effective January 29, 2024 (ARd43)		 6/22/2022 12/29/2023,
88 FR 90121		 No Explanation

Arkansas Regulation No. 19: Regulations of the Arkansas Plan of Implementation for Air Pollution Control

Reg 19, Appendix B: National Ambient Air Quality Standards List

AR Reg 19, Appendix B, National Ambient Air Quality Standards List, SIP effective April 3, 2015 (ARd18) to November 5, 2018
AR Reg 19, Appendix B, National Ambient Air Quality Standards List, SIP effective November 6, 2018 (ARd31) and November 7, 2018 (ARd32) to March 14, 2021
AR Reg 19, Appendix B, National Ambient Air Quality Standards List, SIP effective  March 15, 2021 (ARd38) to January 28, 2024

Arkansas Rule 19: Rules of the Arkansas Plan Of Implementation For Air Pollution Control

AR Rule 19 Appendix B:  National Ambient Air Quality Standards List, SIP effective January 29, 2024 (ARd43)
This table is updated with Appendix B approved by EPA SIP effective January 29, 2024 (ARd43).

State citation Title/subject State
submittal		 EPA approval  Explanation
AR Rule 19, 
Appendix B,
ARd43		 National Ambient Air Quality Standards List, 
SIP effective January 29, 2024 (ARd43)		 Submitted
6/22/2022		 12/29/2023,
88 FR 90121		 No Explanation

Arkansas Regulation No. 26: Regulations of the Arkansas Operating Permit Program

Arkansas Regulation No. 26: Regulations of the Arkansas Operating Permit Program, SIP effective December 10, 2001 (ARd03) to September 22, 2019.

Arkansas Regulation No. 26: Regulations of the Arkansas Operating Permit Program, SIP effective September 23, 2019 (ARd33)

Chapter 3: Requirements for Permit Applicability

Reg 26, Chapter 3: Requirements for Permit Applicability, SIP effective September 23, 2019 (ARd33)

State citation Title/subject State
submittal		 EPA approval Explanation
Reg. 26.301,
ARd33		 Requirement for a permit Submitted
7/26/2010		 8/23/2019,
84 FR 44235		  
Reg. 26.302,
ARd33		 Sources subject to permitting Submitted
3/24/2017		 8/23/2019,
84 FR 44235		  

Arkansas Regulation No. 26: Regulations of the Arkansas Operating Permit Program

Chapter 4: Applications for Permits

Reg 26, Chapter 4: Applications for Permits, SIP effective September 23, 2019 (ARd33)

State citation Title/subject State
submittal		 EPA approval Explanation
Reg. 26.401,
ARd33		 Duty to apply Submitted
3/24/2017		 8/23/2019,
84 FR 44235		  
Reg. 26.402,
ARd33		 Standard application form and required information Submitted
3/24/2017		 8/23/2019,
84 FR 44235		  
Reg. 26.407,
ARd33		 Complete application Submitted
3/24/2017		 8/23/2019,
84 FR 44235		  
Reg. 26.409,
ARd33		 Applicant's duty to supplement or correct application Submitted
7/26/2010		 8/23/2019,
84 FR 44235		  
Reg. 26.410,
ARd33		 Certification by responsible official Submitted
7/26/2010		 8/23/2019,
84 FR 44235		  

Arkansas Regulation No. 26: Regulations of the Arkansas Operating Permit Program

Chapter 5: Action on Application

Reg 26, Chapter 5: Action on Application, SIP effective September 23, 2019 (ARd33)

State citation Title/subject State
submittal		 EPA approval Explanation
Reg. 26.501,
ARd33		 Action on part 70 permit applications Submitted
7/26/2010		 8/23/2019,
84 FR 44235		  
Reg. 26.502,
ARd33		 Final action on permit application Submitted
3/24/2017		 8/23/2019,
84 FR 44235		  

 

Arkansas Regulation No. 26: Regulations of the Arkansas Operating Permit Program

Chapter 6: Permit Review by the Public, Affected States, and EPA

Reg 26, Chapter 6: Permit Review by the Public, Affected States, and EPA, SIP effective September 23, 2019 (ARd33)

State citation Title/subject State
submittal		 EPA approval Explanation
Reg. 26.601,
ARd33		 Applicability Submitted
7/26/2010		 8/23/2019,
84 FR 44235		  
Reg. 26.602,
ARd33		 Public participation Submitted
3/24/2017		 8/23/2019,
84 FR 44235		  
Reg. 26.603,
ARd33		 Transmission of permit information to the Administrator Submitted
3/24/2017		 8/23/2019,
84 FR 44235		  
Reg. 26.604,
ARd33		 Review of draft permit by affected States Submitted
3/24/2017		 8/23/2019,
84 FR 44235		  

Arkansas Regulation No. 31: Nonattainment New Source Review Requirements

Reg 31, Chapter 1: Title, Intent, and Purpose, SIP effective May 14, 2007 (ARd07)

State citation Title/subject State
submittal		 EPA approval Explanation
Reg. 31.101,
ARd07		 Title 07/03/06 4/12/2007,
72 FR 18394		  
Reg. 31.102,
ARd07		 Applicability 07/03/06 4/12/2007,
72 FR 18394		  
Reg. 31.103,
ARd07		 Severability 07/03/06 4/12/2007,
72 FR 18394		  

Arkansas Regulation No. 31: Nonattainment New Source Review Requirements

Reg 31, Chapter 2: Definitions, SIP effective May 14, 2007 (ARd07)

State citation Title/subject State
submittal		 EPA approval Explanation
Chapter 2,
ARd07		 Definitions 07/03/06 4/12/2007,
72 FR 18394		  

Arkansas Regulation No. 31: Nonattainment New Source Review Requirements

Reg 31, Chapter 3: Preconstruction review, SIP effective May 14, 2007 (ARd07)

State citation Title/subject State
submittal		 EPA approval Explanation
Reg. 31.301,
ARd07		 Requirement for a Permit 7/3/2006 4/12/2007,
72 FR 18394		  
Reg. 31.302,
ARd07		 Required Information 7/3/2006 4/12/2007,
72 FR 18394		  
Reg. 31.303,
ARd07		 Approval Criteria 7/3/2006 4/12/2007,
72 FR 18394		  
Reg. 31.304,
ARd07		 Offsets 7/3/2006 4/12/2007,
72 FR 18394		  
Reg. 31.305,
ARd07		 Zones Targeted for Economic Development 7/3/2006 4/12/2007,
72 FR 18394		  
Reg. 31.306,
ARd07		 Control Technology Information 7/3/2006 4/12/2007,
72 FR 18394		  
Reg. 31.307,
ARd07		 Approval to Construct 7/3/2006 4/12/2007,
72 FR 18394		  
Reg. 31.308,
ARd07		 Applicability of Nonattainment Review 7/3/2006 4/12/2007,
72 FR 18394		  
Reg. 31.309,
ARd07		 Applicability of Other Regulations 7/3/2006 4/12/2007,
72 FR 18394		  

Arkansas Regulation No. 31: Nonattainment New Source Review Requirements

Reg 31, Chapter 4: Applicability Tests, SIP effective May 14, 2007 (ARd07)

State citation Title/subject State
submittal		 EPA approval Explanation
Reg. 31.401,
ARd07		 Actual-to-Projected-Actual Applicability Test 7/3/2006 4/12/2007,
72 FR 18394		  
Reg. 31.402,
ARd07		 Actual-to-Potential Test 7/3/2006 4/12/2007,
72 FR 18394		  
Reg. 31.403,
ARd07		 [Reserved] 7/3/2006 4/12/2007,
72 FR 18394		  
Reg. 31.404,
ARd07		 [Reserved] 7/3/2006 4/12/2007,
72 FR 18394		  
Reg. 31.405,
ARd07		 Emission Baseline Credits 7/3/2006 4/12/2007,
72 FR 18394		  
Reg. 31.406,
ARd07		 Relaxation of Limits 7/3/2006 4/12/2007,
72 FR 18394		  
Reg. 31.407,
ARd07		 Modifications to Existing Units 7/3/2006 4/12/2007,
72 FR 18394		  
Reg. 31.408,
ARd07		 Public Availability of Information 7/3/2006 4/12/2007,
72 FR 18394		  
Reg. 31.409,
ARd07		 Applicability of Nitrogen Oxides 7/3/2006 4/12/2007,
72 FR 18394		  
Reg. 31.410,
ARd07		 Offset Requirements 7/3/2006 4/12/2007,
72 FR 18394		  
Reg. 31.411,
ARd07		 PM10 Precursors 7/3/2006 4/12/2007,
72 FR 18394		  
Chapter 5: [Reserved]
Chapter 6: [Reserved]
Chapter 7: [Reserved]

Arkansas Regulation No. 31: Nonattainment New Source Review Requirements

Reg 31, Chapter 8: Actual PALS (Plantwide Applicability Limits), SIP effective May 14, 2007 (ARd07)

State citation Title/subject State
submittal		 EPA approval Explanation
Reg. 31.801,
ARd07		 Applicability 7/3/2006 4/12/2007,
72 FR 18394		  
Reg. 31.802,
ARd07		 Definitions 7/3/2006 4/12/2007,
72 FR 18394		  
Reg. 31.803,
ARd07		 Permit Application Requirements 7/3/2006 4/12/2007,
72 FR 18394		  
Reg. 31.804,
ARd07		 General Requirements for Establishing PALs 7/3/2006 4/12/2007,
72 FR 18394		  
Reg. 31.805,
ARd07		 Public Participation Requirement for PALs 7/3/2006 4/12/2007,
72 FR 18394		  
Reg. 31.806,
ARd07		 Setting the 10-year Actuals PAL Level 7/3/2006 4/12/2007,
72 FR 18394		  
Reg. 31.807,
ARd07		 Contents of the PAL Permit 7/3/2006 4/12/2007,
72 FR 18394		  
Reg. 31.808,
ARd07		 Reopening of the PAL Permit 7/3/2006 4/12/2007,
72 FR 18394		  
Reg. 31.809,
ARd07		 PAL Effective Period 7/3/2006 4/12/2007,
72 FR 18394		  
Reg. 31.810,
ARd07		 Expiration of a PAL 7/3/2006 4/12/2007,
72 FR 18394		  
Reg. 31.811,
ARd07		 Renewal of a PAL 7/3/2006 4/12/2007,
72 FR 18394		  
Reg. 31.812,
ARd07		 Increasing a PAL During the PAL Effective Period 7/3/2006 4/12/2007,
72 FR 18394		  
Reg. 31.813,
ARd07		 Monitoring Requirements for PALs 7/3/2006 4/12/2007,
72 FR 18394		  
Reg. 31.814,
​​​​​​​ARd07		 Recordkeeping Requirements 7/3/2006 4/12/2007,
72 FR 18394		  
Reg. 31.815,
​​​​​​​ARd07		 Reporting and Notification Requirements 7/3/2006 4/12/2007,
72 FR 18394		  
Reg. 31.816,
​​​​​​​ARd07		 Transition Requirements 7/3/2006 4/12/2007,
72 FR 18394		  

 

Arkansas Regulation No. 31: Nonattainment New Source Review Requirements

Reg 31, Chapter 9: Effective Date, SIP effective May 14, 2007 (ARd07)

State citation Title/subject State
submittal		 EPA approval Explanation
Reg. 31.901,
​​​​​​​ARd07		 Effective Date 7/3/2006 4/12/2007,
72 FR 18394		  

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