EPA-Approved Yolo-Solano Air District Regulations in the California SIP
The following document and tables contain the EPA approved rules and regulations for the Yolo-Solano 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.
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Compiled Rules and Regulations
Tables of EPA-Approved Rules and Regulations
Regulation I – General Provisions
| District Citation | Title/Subject | State Effective Date | EPA Approval Date | Additional Explanation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.1 | General Provisions and Definitions | July 8, 2015 | June 16, 2016, 81 FR 39211 | Submitted on November 13, 2015. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(472)(i)(A)(1). |
Regulation II – Prohibitions, Exceptions - Requirements
| District Citation | Title/Subject | State Effective Date | EPA Approval Date | Additional Explanation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.1 | Control of Emissions | October 1, 1971 | May 31, 1972, 37 FR 10842 | Submitted on February 21, 1972. See 40 CFR 52.220(b). |
| 2.2 | Alteration of Permit | October 1, 1971 | May 31, 1972, 37 FR 10842 | Submitted on February 21, 1972. See 40 CFR 52.220(b). |
| 2.3 | Ringelmann Chart | January 13, 2010 | April 18, 2012, 77 FR 23133 | Submitted on July 20, 2010. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(381)(i)(I)(1). |
| 2.8 (excluding paragraphs (b)(2), (b)(4), (c)(2), (c)(4) and (c)(5)) | Open Burning | February 5, 1973 | June 14, 1978, 43 FR 25675 | Submitted on July 25, 1973. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(21)(xiv)(A). Paragraphs (c)(4) and (c)(5) were disapproved at 43 FR 25675 (June 14, 1978). Paragraph (b)(4) was rescinded, and paragraph (c)(2) was superseded at 44 FR 5662 (January 29, 1979). Paragraph (b)(2) was superseded at 47 FR 3550 (January 26, 1982). |
| 2.8 (paragraph (b)(2)) | Open Burning | September 26, 1979 | January 26, 1982, 47 FR 3550 | Submitted on December 17, 1979. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(58(vii)(A). |
| 2.8 (paragraph (c)(2)) | Open Burning | September 28, 1977 | January 29, 1979, 44 FR 5662 | Submitted on June 22, 1978. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(44)(iv)(A). |
| 2.9 | Open Burning Certain Materials | February 5, 1973 | June 14, 1978, 43 FR 25675 | Submitted on July 25, 1973. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(21)(xiv)(A). |
| 2.10 | Incinerator Burning | October 1, 1971 | May 31, 1972, 37 FR 10842 | Submitted on February 21, 1972. See 40 CFR 52.220(b). |
| 2.11 | Particulate Matter Concentration | January 13, 2010 | April 18, 2012, 77 FR 23133 | Submitted on July 20, 2010. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(381)(i)(I)(2). |
| 2.12 | Specific Contaminants | January 13, 2010 | April 18, 2012, 77 FR 23133 | Submitted on July 20, 2010. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(381)(i)(I)(3). |
| 2.14 | Architectural Coatings | October 12, 2016 | July 12, 2018, 83 FR 32211 | Submitted on January 24, 2017. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(497)(i)(D)(2). |
| 2.16 | Fuel Burning Equipment | October 1, 1971 | May 31, 1972, 37 FR 10842 | Submitted on February 21, 1972. See 40 CFR 52.220(b). |
| 2.17 | Circumvention | September 28, 1977 | January 29, 1979, 44 FR 5662 | Submitted on June 22, 1978. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(44)(iv)(A). |
| 2.19 | Particulate Matter Process Emission Rate | April 24, 1974 | June 14, 1978, 43 FR 25675 | Submitted on July 19, 1974. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(24)(ix)(B). |
| 2.20 | Orchard Heaters | September 28, 1977 | January 29, 1979, 44 FR 5662 | Submitted on June 22, 1978. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(44)(iv)(A). |
| 2.21 | Organic Liquid Storage and Transfer | September 14, 2016 | April 2, 2018, 83 FR 13867 | Submitted on January 24, 2017. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(497)(i)(D)(1). |
| 2.22 | Gasoline Dispensing Facilities | January 14, 2015 | February 9, 2016, 81 FR 6763 | Submitted on June 26, 2015. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(463)(i)(B)(2). |
| 2.23 | Fugitive Hydrocarbon Emissions | March 23, 1994 | November 26, 1999, 64 FR 66393 | Submitted on November 30, 1994. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(207)(i)(C)(8). |
| 2.25 | Metal Parts and Products Coating Operations | April 27, 1994 | February 12, 1996, 61 FR 5288 | Submitted on November 30, 1994. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(207)(i)(C)(3). |
| 2.26 | Motor Vehicle and Mobile Equipment Coating Operations | December 10, 2008 | December 8, 2015, 80 FR 76219 | Submitted on June 26, 2015. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(463)(i)(B)(1). |
| 2.27 | Large Boilers | May 15, 2019 | September 10, 2021, 86 FR 50645 | Submitted electronically on August 19, 2019 as an attachment to a letter dated August 16, 2021. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(542)(i)(C)(1). |
| 2.28 | Cutback and Emulsified Asphalts | May 25, 1994 | February 5, 1996, 61 FR 4215 | Submitted on November 30, 1994. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(207)(i)(C)(2). |
| 2.29 | Graphic Arts Printing Operations | July 11, 2018 | July 22, 2021, 86 FR 38562 | Submitted on August 20, 2018 as an attachment to a letter dated August 15, 2018. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(559)(i)(A)(1). |
| 2.30 | Polyester Resin Operations | April 14, 1999 | July 21, 1999, 64 FR 39037 | Submitted on June 3, 1999. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(264)(i)(B)(1). |
| 2.31 | Solvent Cleaning and Degreasing | July 14, 2021 | May 12, 2023, 88 FR 30652 | Submitted on July 18, 2022. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(596)(i)(A)(1). |
| 2.32 | Stationary Internal Combustion Engines | October 10, 2001 | January 28, 2002, 67 FR 3816 | Submitted on November 28, 2001. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(289)(i)(A)(1). |
| 2.33 | Adhesive Operations | March 12, 2003 | March 22, 2004, 69 FR 13234 | Submitted on June 5, 2003. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(316)(i)(E)(1). |
| 2.34 | Stationary Gas Turbines | November 12, 2014 | February 9, 2016, 81 FR 6763 | Submitted on June 26, 2015. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(463)(i)(B)(3). |
| 2.35 | Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Operations | September 14, 1994 | February 24, 1997, 62 FR 8171 | Submitted on November 30, 1994. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(207)(i)(C)(5). |
| 2.37 | Natural Gas-Fired Water Heaters and Small Boilers | April 8, 2009 | May 10, 2010, 75 FR 25778 | Submitted on September 15, 2009. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(377)(i)(B)(1). |
| 2.41 | Expandable Polystyrene Manufacturing Operations | September 10, 2008 | September 8, 2011, 76 FR 55581 | Submitted on December 23, 2008. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(364)(i)(C)(1). |
| 2.42 | Nitric Acid Production | May 13, 2009 | May 10, 2010, 75 FR 25778 | Submitted on September 15, 2009. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(377)(i)(B)(2). |
| 2.43 | Biomass Boilers | December 13, 2023 | March 14, 2024, 89 FR 18546 | Submitted on February 14, 2024. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(612)(i)(A)(1) |
Regulation III – Permit Systems
| District Citation | Title/Subject | State Effective Date | EPA Approval Date | Additional Explanation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.1 (excluding sections 403 and 406) | General Permit Requirements | February 23, 1994 | July 7, 1997, 62 FR 36214 | Submitted on October 19, 1994. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(202)(i)(F)(1). Sections 403 ("Denial of Applications") and 406 ("Appeals") were deleted without replacement at 69 FR 67062 (November 16, 2004). |
| 3.2 | Exemptions | August 25, 1993 | July 7, 1997, 62 FR 36214 | Submitted on March 29, 1994. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(196)(i)(D)(1). |
| 3.4 | New Source Review | December 11, 1996 | July 7, 1997, 62 FR 36214 | Submitted on March 26, 1997. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(245)(i)(A)(1). |
| 3.14 | Emission Reduction Credits | September 22, 1993 | July 7, 1997, 62 FR 36214 | Submitted on March 29, 1994. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(196)(i)(D)(1). |
| 3.15 | Priority Reserve | September 22, 1993 | July 7, 1997, 62 FR 36214 | Submitted on March 29, 1994. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(196)(i)(D)(1). |
| 3.18 | Emission Statements | July 28, 1993 | May 26, 2004, 69 FR 29880 | Submitted on November 18, 1993. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(194)(i)(J)(1). |
| 3.21 | Rice Straw Emission Reduction Credits | December 10, 2008 | June 29, 2010, 75 FR 37308 | Submitted on March 17, 2009. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(363)(i)(C)(1). |
| 3.24 | Prevention of Significant Deterioration | June 13, 2012 | December 10, 2012, 77 FR 73316 | Submitted on July 3, 2012. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(420)(i)(A)(1). Final approval of Rule 3.24 is based, in part, on the clarifications contained in the letter dated August 7, 2012 from Mat Ehrhardt, YSAQMD, to Gerardo Rios, U.S. EPA Region 9, regarding clarifications of District Rule 210.4. The August 7, 2012 letter is listed in the tables of nonregulatory materials approved as part of the California SIP. |
| 3.25 | Federal New Source Review for New and Modified Major PM2.5 Sources | May 15, 2019 | December 30, 2019, 84 FR 71824 | Submitted on June 4, 2019. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(524)(i)(A)(1). |
Regulation IV – Fees
| District Citation | Title/Subject | State Effective Date | EPA Approval Date | Additional Explanation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.4 (paragraph b) | Analysis Fees | September 28, 1977 | January 29, 1979, 44 FR 5662 | Submitted on June 22, 1978. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(44)(iv)(A). |
Regulation VI – Agricultural Burning
| District Citation | Title/Subject | State Effective Date | EPA Approval Date | Additional Explanation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6.1 | Prohibitions | July 23, 1980 | January 26, 1982, 47 FR 3549 | Submitted on November 3, 1980. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(96)(iv)(A). |
| 6.1 (paragraphs (f)(3) and (g)(5)) | Prohibitions | June 23, 1982 | June 1, 1983, 48 FR 24362 | The amendments adopted by Yolo-Solano AQMD on June 23, 1982 added paragraphs (f)(3) and (g)(5). Submitted on November 8, 1982. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(126)(vi)(A). |
| 6.1 (paragraph (j)) | Prohibitions | December 4, 1972 | June 14, 1978, 43 FR 25675 | Submitted on July 25, 1973. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(21)(xiv)(A). |
| 6.2 | Permits to Burn | December 4, 1972 | June 14, 1978, 43 FR 25675 | Submitted on July 25, 1973. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(21)(xiv)(A). |
| 6.3 | Special Permits | July 23, 1980 | January 26, 1982, 47 FR 3549 | Submitted on November 3, 1980. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(96)(iv)(A). |
| 6.4 | Forms | December 4, 1972 | June 14, 1978, 43 FR 25675 | Submitted on July 25, 1973. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(21)(xiv)(A). |
| [6.5] (codified as Rule 4.5) | Standards for Granting Applications | October 1, 1971 | May 31, 1972, 37 FR 10842 | Rule 4.5 was included in Regulation IV (Agricultural Burning) in the original Rules and Regulations adopted by the Yolo-Solano AQMD. Submitted on February 21, 1972. See 40 CFR 52.220(b). |
| 6.5 (excluding paragraph (a)) | Standards for Granting Applications | December 4, 1972 | June 14, 1978, 43 FR 25675 | Submitted on July 25, 1973. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(21)(xiv)(A). Paragraph (a) was disapproved at 43 FR 25675 (June 14, 1978). |
| 6.6 | Restricted Burning Days | September 26, 1979 | January 26, 1982, 47 FR 3550 | Submitted on December 17, 1979. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(58(vii)(A). |
| 6.7 (excluding paragraph (f)) | Permit Form | December 4, 1972 | June 14, 1978, 43 FR 25675 | Submitted on July 25, 1973. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(21)(xiv)(A). Paragraph (f) was superseded by approval of Rule 6.7 (paragraph (f)) at 44 FR 5662 (January 29, 1979). |
| 6.7 (paragraph (f)) | Permit Form | September 28, 1977 | January 29, 1979, 44 FR 5662 | Submitted on June 22, 1978. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(44)(iv)(A). |
| 6.8 | Fire Prevention | December 4, 1972 | June 14, 1978, 43 FR 25675 | Submitted on July 25, 1973. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(21)(xiv)(A). |
Regulation X – Mobile and Indirect Sources
| District Citation | Title/Subject | State Effective Date | EPA Approval Date | Additional Explanation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10.3 | General Conformity | February 8, 1995 | April 23, 1999, 64 FR 19916 | Submitted on December 3, 1998. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(259)(i)(A)(1). |
Regulation XI – Agricultural Sources
| District Citation | Title/Subject | State Effective Date | EPA Approval Date | Additional Explanation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11.2 | Confined Animal Facilities Permit Program | June 14, 2006 | March 13, 2017, 82 FR 13398 | Submitted on October 5, 2006. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(347)(i)(E)(1). |