EPA Approved Nonregulatory Provisions and Quasi-Regulatory Measures in the Alaska SIP
Latest EPA Action: December 12, 2022.
Note: The official SIPs are contained in regulations promulgated in the Federal Register and codified in the U.S. Code of Federal Regulations (CFR). EPA’s web-versions of the approved SIPs are for reference. While we make every effort to maintain the accuracy of the files accessible here, inconsistencies may occur. Please contact us if you find any errors in these files.
| Name of SIP provision | Applicable geographic or nonattainment area | State submittal date | EPA approval date | Explanations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| State of Alaska Air Quality Control Plan: Volume II. Analysis of Problems, Control Actions | ||||
| Section I. Background | ||||
| II.I.A. Introduction | Statewide | 1/8/1997 | 12/29/1999 64 FR 72940 (pdf) (239 KB) | |
| II.I.B. Air Quality Control Regions | Statewide | 1/8/1997 | 12/29/1999 64 FR 72940 (pdf) (239 KB) | |
| II.I.C. Attainment/ nonattainment Designations | Statewide | 1/8/1997 | 12/29/1999 64 FR 72940 (pdf) (239 KB) | |
| II.I.D. Prevention of Significant Deterioration Designations | Statewide | 1/8/1997 | 12/29/1999 64 FR 72940 (pdf) (239 KB) | |
| II.I.E. New Source Review | Statewide | 1/8/1997 | 12/29/1999 64 FR 72940 (pdf) (239 KB) | |
| Section II. State Air Quality Control Program | ||||
| II.II. State Air Quality Control Program | Statewide | 7/9/2012 | 10/22/2012 77 FR 64425 (pdf) (238 KB) | |
| Section III. Areawide Pollutant Control Program | ||||
| II.III.A. Statewide Carbon Monoxide Control Program | Statewide | 6/5/2008 | 3/22/2010 75 FR 13436 (pdf) (161 KB) | |
| II.III.B. Anchorage Transportation Control Program | Anchorage | 1/4/2002 | 9/18/2002 67 FR 58711 (pdf) (132 KB) | |
| II.III.B.11. Anchorage Carbon Monoxide Maintenance Plan | Anchorage | 9/20/2011 | 3/3/2014 79 FR 11707 (pdf) (228 KB) | |
| II.III.B.12. Anchorage Second 10-year Carbon Monoxide Limited Maintenance Plan | Anchorage | 4/22/2013 | 3/3/2014 79 FR 11707 (pdf) (228 KB) | |
| II.III.C. Fairbanks Transportation Control Program | Fairbanks | 8/30/2001 | 2/4/2002 67 FR 5064 (pdf) (151 KB) | |
| II.III.C.11. Fairbanks Carbon Monoxide Redesignation and Maintenance Plan | Fairbanks | 9/29/2010 | 1/10/2012 77 FR 1414 (pdf) (155 KB) | |
| II.III.C.12. Fairbanks Second 10-year Carbon Monoxide Limited Maintenance Plan | Fairbanks | 4/22/2013 | 8/9/2013 78 FR 48611 (pdf) (264 KB) | |
| II.III.D. Particulate Matter | Statewide | 10/15/1991 | 8/13/1993 58 FR 43084 (pdf) (194 MB) | |
| II.III.D.2. Eagle River PM10 Control Plan | Eagle River | 10/15/1991 | 8/13/1993 58 FR 43084 (pdf) (194 MB) | |
| II.III.D.2.a. Eagle River PM10 Limited Maintenance Plan | Eagle River | 9/29/2010 | 1/7/2013 78 FR 900 (pdf) (293 KB) | |
| II.III.D.2.b. Eagle River Second 10-Year PM10 Limited Maintenance Plan | Eagle River | 11/10/2020 | 11/9/2021 86 FR 62096 (pdf) (237 KB) | |
| II.III.D.3. Mendenhall Valley PM10 Control Plan | Mendenhall Valley | 6/22/1993 | 3/24/1994 59 FR 13884 (pdf) (410 KB) | |
| II.III.D.3.a. Mendenhall Valley PM10 Limited Maintenance Plan | Mendenhall Valley | 5/14/2009 | 5/9/2013 78 FR 27071 (pdf) (306 KB) | |
| II.III.D.3.b. Mendenhall Valley Second 10-year PM10 Limited Maintenance Plan | Mendenhall Valley | 11/10/2020 | 10/25/2021 86 FR 58807 (pdf) (237 KB) | |
| II.III.D.4. Interstate Transport of Particulate Matter | Statewide | 2/7/2008 | 10/15/2008 73 FR 60957 (pdf) (172 KB) | |
| II.III.D.5. Fairbanks North Star Borough PM2.5 Control Plan | Fairbanks North Star Borough | 11/23/2016 | 9/8/2017 82 FR 42457 (pdf) (352 KB) | Fairbanks North Star Borough PM2.5 Moderate Area Plan. |
| II.III.E. Ice Fog | Statewide | 1/18/1980 | 7/5/1983 48 FR 30623 (pdf) (443 KB) | |
| II.III.F. Open Burning | Statewide | 4/4/2011 | 2/14/2013 78 FR 10546 (pdf) (250 KB) | |
| II.III.F.1. In Situ Burning Guidelines for Alaska | Statewide | 4/4/2011 | 2/14/2013 78 FR 10546 (pdf) (250 KB) | Revision 1, August 2008. |
| II.III.G. Wood Smoke Pollution Control | Statewide | 11/15/1983 | 4/24/1984 49 FR 17497 (pdf) (760 KB) | |
| II.III.H. Lead Pollution Control | Statewide | 11/15/1983 | 1/3/1984 49 FR 67 (pdf) (242 KB) | |
| II.III.I. Transportation Conformity | Statewide | 4/17/2015 | 9/8/2015 80 FR 53735 (pdf) (246 KB) | |
| II.III.I.1. Transportation Conformity Supplement | Statewide | 7/29/2015 | 9/8/2015 80 FR 53735 (pdf) (246 KB) | Clarification re: access to public records: AS 40.25.110, AS 40.25.115, and 2 AAC 96. |
| II.III.J. General Conformity | Statewide | 12/05/1994 | 9/27/1995 60 FR 49765 (pdf) (147 KB) | |
| II.III.K. Area Wide Pollutant Control Program for Regional Haze | Statewide | 3/10/2016 | 4/12/2018 83 FR 15746 (pdf) (223 KB) | |
| Section IV. Point Source Control Program | ||||
| II.IV.A. Summary | Statewide | 11/15/1983 | 4/24/1984 49 FR 17497 (pdf) (760 KB) | |
| II.IV.B. State Air Quality Regulations | Statewide | 11/15/1983 | 4/24/1984 49 FR 17497 (pdf) (760 KB) | |
| II.IV.C. Local Programs | Statewide | 11/15/1983 | 4/24/1984 49 FR 17497 (pdf) (760 KB) | |
| II.IV.D. Description of Source Categories and Pollutants | Statewide | 11/15/1983 | 4/24/1984 49 FR 17497 (pdf) (760 KB) | |
| II.IV.E. Point Source Control | Statewide | 11/15/1983 | 4/24/1984 49 FR 17497 (pdf) (760 KB) | |
| II.IV.F. Facility Review Procedures | Statewide | 9/12/1988 | 7/31/1989 54 FR 31522 (pdf) (347 KB) | |
| II.IV.G. Application Review and Permit Development | Statewide | 11/15/1983 | 4/24/1984 49 FR 17497 (pdf) (760 KB) | |
| II.IV.H. Permit Issuance Requirements | Statewide | 11/15/1983 | 4/24/1984 49 FR 17497 (pdf) (760 KB) | |
| Section V. Ambient Air Monitoring | ||||
| II.V.A. Purpose | Statewide | 1/18/1980 | 4/15/1981 46 FR 21994 (pdf) (119 KB) | |
| II.V.B. Completed Air Monitoring Projects | Statewide | 1/18/1980 | 4/15/1981 46 FR 21994 (pdf) (119 KB) | |
| II.V.C. Air Monitoring Network | Statewide | 1/18/1980; 7/11/1994 | 4/15/1981 46 FR 21994 (pdf) (119 KB) 4/5/1995 | |
| II.V.E. Annual Review | Statewide | 1/18/1980 | 4/15/1981 46 FR 21994 (pdf) (119 KB) | |
| State of Alaska Air Quality Control Plan: Volume III. Appendices | ||||
| Section II. State Air Quality Control Program | ||||
| III.II.A. State Air Statutes | Statewide | 12/11/2006 | 3/22/2010 75 FR 13436 (pdf) (161 KB) | except 46.03.170. |
| III.II.A.1. State Attorney General Opinions on Legal Authority | Statewide | 12/11/2006 | 3/22/2010 75 FR 13436 (pdf) (161 KB) | |
| III.II.B. Municipality of Anchorage and ADEC Agreements | Anchorage | 4/22/2013 | 3/3/2014 79 FR 11707 (pdf) (228 KB) | |
| III.II.C. Fairbanks North Star Borough and ADEC Agreements | Fairbanks | 12/11/2006 | 3/22/2010 75 FR 13436 (pdf) (161 KB) | |
| III.II.D. CAA Section 110 Infrastructure Certification Documentation and Supporting Documents | Statewide | 10/25/2018 | 12/23/2019 84 FR 70428 (pdf) (224 KB) | |
| III.II.D.1. Attachment 1 – Public Official Financial Disclosure (2 AAC 50.010 through 2 AAC 50.200) | Statewide | 7/9/2012 | 10/22/2012 77 FR 64425 (pdf) (238 KB) | Approves for purposes of CAA section 128. |
| III.II.D.2. Attachment 2 – Executive Branch Code of Ethics (9 AAC 52.010 through 9 AAC 52.990) | Statewide | 7/9/2012 | 10/22/2012 77 FR 64425 (pdf) (238 KB) | Approves for purposes of CAA section 128. |
| Section III. Area wide Pollutant Control Program | ||||
| III.III.A. I/M Program Manual | Statewide | 6/5/2008 | 3/22/2010 75 FR 13436 (pdf) (161 KB) | |
| III.III.B. Municipality of Anchorage | Anchorage | 4/22/2013 | 3/3/2014 79 FR 11707 (pdf) (228 KB) | |
| III.III.C. Fairbanks | Fairbanks | 4/22/2013 | 8/9/2013 78 FR 48611 (pdf) (264 KB) | |
| III.III.D. Particulate Matter | Statewide | 10/15/1991 | 8/13/1993 58 FR 43084 (pdf) (194 MB) | |
| III.III.D.2. Eagle River PM10 Control Plan | Eagle River | 11/10/2020 | 11/9/2021 86 FR 62096 (pdf) (237 KB) | |
| III.III.D.3. Control Plan for the Mendenhall Valley of Juneau | Mendenhall Valley | 5/14/2009 | 5/9/2013 78 FR 27071 (pdf) (306 KB) | |
| III.III.D.5. Fairbanks North Star Borough PM2.5 Control Plan | Fairbanks North Star Borough | 11/23/2016 | 9/8/2017 82 FR 42457 (pdf) (352 KB) | Only with respect to the Fairbanks North Star Borough PM2.5 Moderate Area Plan. |
| III.III.G. Ordinance of the City and Borough of Juneau | Juneau | 11/15/1983 | 4/24/1984 49 FR 17497 (pdf) (760 KB) | |
| III.III.H. Support Documents for Lead Plan | Statewide | 11/15/1983 | 1/3/1984 49 FR 67 (pdf) (242 KB) | |
| III.III.K. Area wide Pollutant Control Program for Regional Haze | Statewide | 3/10/2016 | 4/12/2018 83 FR 15746 (pdf) (223 KB) | |
| Section IV. Point Source Control Program | ||||
| III.IV. Point Source Control Program | Statewide | 11/15/1983 | 4/24/1984 49 FR 17497 (pdf) (760 KB) | |
| III.IV.1. PSD Area Classification and Reclassification | Statewide | 11/15/1983 | 4/24/1984 49 FR 17497 (pdf) (760 KB) | |
| III.IV.2. Compliance Assurance | Statewide | 11/15/1983 | 4/24/1984 49 FR 17497 (pdf) (760 KB) | |
| III.IV.3. Testing Procedures | Statewide | 11/15/1983 | 4/24/1984 49 FR 17497 (pdf) (760 KB) | |
| Section V. Ambient Air Monitoring | ||||
| III.V. Ambient Air Monitoring | Statewide | 11/15/1983 | 4/24/1984 49 FR 17497 (pdf) (760 KB) | |
| Section VI. Small Business Assistance Program | ||||
| III.VI. Small Business Assistance Program | Statewide | 4/18/1994 | 9/5/1995 60 FR 46024 (pdf) (112 KB) | |
| Infrastructure and Interstate Transport | ||||
| Interstate Transport Requirements – 1997 Ozone and 1997 PM2.5 NAAQS | Statewide | 2/7/2008 | 10/15/2008 73 FR 60957 (pdf) (172 KB) | Approves SIP for purposes of CAA section 110(a)(2)(D)(i) for the 1997 Ozone and 1997 PM2.5 NAAQS. |
| Infrastructure Requirements – 1997 Ozone NAAQS | Statewide | 7/9/2012 | 10/22/2012 77 FR 64425 (pdf) (238 KB) | Approves SIP for purposes of CAA sections 110(a)(2)(A), (B), (C), (D)(ii), (E), (F), (G), (H), (J), (K), (L), and (M) for the 1997 Ozone NAAQS. |
| Interstate Transport Requirements – 2008 Ozone and 2006 PM2.5 NAAQS | Statewide | 3/29/2011 | 8/4/2014 79 FR 45103 (pdf) (261 KB) | Approves SIP for purposes of CAA section 110(a)(2)(D)(i)(I) for the 2008 Ozone and 2006 PM2.5 NAAQS. |
| Interstate Transport Requirements – 2008 Lead NAAQS | Statewide | 7/9/2012 | 8/4/2014 79 FR 45103 (pdf) (261 KB) | Approves SIP for purposes of CAA section 110(a)(2)(D)(i)(I) for the 2008 Lead NAAQS. |
| Infrastructure Requirements – 1997 PM2.5 NAAQS | Statewide | 7/9/2012 | 11/10/2014 79 FR 66651 (pdf) (242 KB) | Approves SIP for purposes of CAA section 110(a)(2)(A), (B), (C), (D)(ii), (E), (F), (H), (J), (K), (L), and (M) for the 1997 PM2.5 NAAQS. |
| Infrastructure Requirements – 2006 PM2.5 NAAQS | Statewide | 7/9/2012, 3/29/2011 | 11/10/2014 79 FR 66651 (pdf) (242 KB) | Approves SIP for purposes of CAA section 110(a)(2)(A), (B), (C), (D)(i)(II), (D)(ii), (E), (F), (H), (J), (K), (L), and (M) for the 2006 PM2.5 NAAQS. |
| Infrastructure Requirements – 2008 Ozone NAAQS | Statewide | 7/9/2012, 3/29/2011 | 11/10/2014 79 FR 66651 (pdf) (242 KB) | Approves SIP for purposes of CAA section 110(a)(2)(A), (B), (C), (D)(i)(II), (D)(ii), (E), (F), (G), (H), (J), (K), (L), and (M) for the 2008 Ozone NAAQS. |
| Infrastructure Requirements – 2010 NO2 NAAQS | Statewide | 5/12/2015 | 5/12/2017 82 FR 22081 (pdf) (237 KB) | Approves SIP for purposes of CAA section 110(a)(2)(A), (B), (C), (D)(i)(II), (D)(ii), (E), (F), (G), (H), (J), (K), (L), and (M) for the 2010 NO2 NAAQS. |
| Infrastructure Requirements – 2010 SO2 NAAQS | Statewide | 5/12/2015 | 5/12/2017 82 FR 22081 (pdf) (237 KB) | Approves SIP for purposes of CAA section 110(a)(2)(A), (B), (C), (D)(i)(II), (D)(ii), (E), (F), (G), (H), (J), (K), (L), and (M) for the 2010 SO2 NAAQS. |
| Infrastructure Requirements – 2012 PM2.5 NAAQS | Statewide | 3/10/2016 | 11/27/2018 83 FR 60769 (pdf) (250 KB) | Approves SIP for purposes of CAA section 110(a)(2)(A), (B), (C), (D)(i)(II), (D)(ii), (E), (F), (H), (J), (K), (L), and (M) for the 2012 PM2.5 NAAQS. |
| Infrastructure Requirements – 1997, 2006, and 2012 PM2.5 NAAQS | Statewide | 3/10/2016 | 11/27/2018 83 FR 60769 (pdf) (250 KB) | Approves SIP for purposes of CAA section 110(a)(2)(G) for the 1997, 2006, and 2012 PM2.5 NAAQS. |
| Interstate Transport Requirements—2010 NO2 and 2010 SO2 NAAQS | Statewide | 3/10/2016 | 6/25/2018 83 FR 29449 (pdf) (233 KB) | Approves SIP for purposes of CAA section 110(a)(2)(D)(i)(I) for the 2010 NO2 and 2010 SO2 NAAQS. |
| Interstate Transport Requirements—2012 PM2.5 NAAQS | Statewide | 3/10/2016 | 6/27/2018 83 FR 30048 (pdf) (232 KB) | Approves SIP for purposes of CAA section 110(a)(2)(D)(i)(I) for the 2012 PM2.5 NAAQS. |
| Regulations Approved but not Incorporated by Reference | ||||
| 18 AAC 50.076(g)(11) Solid Fuel-fired Heating Device Fuel Requirements; Registration of Commercial Wood Sellers | Statewide | 11/26/2016 | 9/8/2017 82 FR 42457 (pdf) (352 KB) | |
| 21.28.030.J Prohibited Acts. Penalties | Fairbanks North Star Borough | 10/1/2016 (borough effective date) | 9/8/2017 82 FR 42457 (pdf) (352 KB) | FNSB Code Chapter 21.28 PM2.5 Air Quality Control Program. |
| 21.28.040 Enhanced voluntary removal, replacement and repair program | Fairbanks North Star Borough | 1/15/2016 (borough effective date) | 9/8/2017 82 FR 42457 (pdf) (352 KB) | FNSB Code Chapter 21.28 PM2.5 Air Quality Control Program. |
| 21.28.070 Voluntary burn cessation program | Fairbanks North Star Borough | 4/24/2015 (borough effective date) | 9/8/2017 82 FR 42457 (pdf) (352 KB) | FNSB Code Chapter 21.28 PM2.5 Air Quality Control Program. |
| Recently-Approved Plans | ||||
| II.III.D.5.11 Fairbanks Emergency Episode Plan | Fairbanks North Star Borough | 11/28/2018 | 6/5/2019 84 FR 26019 (pdf) (248 KB) | Revision to II.III.D.5. |
| III.III.D.5.12 Appendix to Volume II. Section III.D.5 | Fairbanks North Star Borough | 11/28/2018 | 6/5/2019 84 FR 26019 (pdf) (248 KB) | Revision to pages 68 through 84 of III.III.D.5. |
| Interstate Transport Requirements—2015 Ozone NAAQS | Statewide | 10/25/2018 | 12/18/2019 84 FR 69334 (pdf) (248 KB) | Approves SIP for purposes of CAA section 110(a)(2)(D)(i)(I) for the 2015 Ozone NAAQS. |
| Infrastructure Requirements—2015 Ozone NAAQS | Statewide | 10/25/2018 | 12/23/2019 84 FR 70428 (pdf) (224 KB) | Approves SIP for purposes of CAA section 110(a)(2)(A), (B), (C), (D)(i)(II), (D)(ii), (E), (F), (G), (H), (J), (K), (L), and (M) for the 2015 Ozone NAAQS. |
| II.III.D.7.06 Fairbanks Emissions Inventory Data | Fairbanks North Star Borough | 12/13/2019 | 9/24/2021 86 FR 52997 (pdf) (328 KB) | Approved for purposes of the Fairbanks Serious Plan 2013 base year emissions inventory. |
| III.III.D.7.06 Appendix to Fairbanks Emissions Inventory Data | Fairbanks North Star Borough | 12/13/2019 | 9/24/2021 86 FR 52997 (pdf) (328 KB) | Approved for purposes of the Fairbanks Serious Plan 2013 base year emissions inventory. |
| II.III.D.7.08 Fairbanks Modeling | Fairbanks North Star Borough | 12/13/2019 | 9/24/2021 86 FR 52997 (pdf) (328 KB) | Approved for purposes of the Fairbanks Serious Plan PM-2.5 precursor demonstration for NOx and VOC emissions as it relates to BACM/BACT control measure requirements. |
| II.III.D.7.12 Fairbanks Emergency Episode Plan | Fairbanks North Star Borough | 12/13/2019 | 9/24/2021 86 FR 52997 (pdf) (328 KB) | |