Washington SIP: EPA Approved Regulations (Table 1 - Statewide)
Latest EPA Action: December 28, 2023
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[Not applicable on Indian reservations (excluding non-trust land within the exterior boundaries of the Puyallup Indian Reservation) and any other area where the EPA or an Indian tribe has demonstrated that a tribe has jurisdiction.]
| State citation | Title/subject | State effective date | EPA approval date | Explanations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington Administrative Code, Chapter 173-405—Kraft Pulping Mills | ||||
| 173-405-012 | Statement of Purpose | 3/22/91 | 1/15/93 58 FR 4578 (pdf) | |
| 173-405-021 | Definitions | 5/24/19 | 2/26/20 85 FR 10983 (PDF) | |
| 173-405-040 | Emissions Standards | 5/24/19 | 12/28/23 88 FR 89582 (PDF) | Except: 173–405–040(1)(b); 173–405–040(1)(c); 173–405–040(3)(b); 173–405–040(3)(c); 173–405–040(4); 173–405–040(6)(b). |
| 173-405-045 | Creditable Stack Height & Dispersion Techniques | 3/22/91 | 1/15/93 58 FR 4578 (PDF) (11.85 MB) | |
| 173-405-061 | More Restrictive Emission Standards | 3/22/91 | 1/15/93 58 FR 4578 (PDF) (11.85 MB) | |
| 173-405-072 | Monitoring Requirements | 5/24/19 | 2/26/20 85 FR 10983 (PDF) | Except 173–405–072(2). |
| 173-405-078 | Emission Inventory | 3/22/91 | 1/15/93 58 FR 4578 (PDF) (11.85 MB) | |
| 173-405-086 | New Source Review (NSR) | 5/24/19 | 2/26/20 85 FR 10983 (PDF) | Except provisions related to WAC 173–400–114 and provisions excluded from our approval of WAC 173–400–110 through 173– 400–113. |
| 173-405-087 | Prevention of Significant Deterioration (PSD) | 5/24/19 | 2/26/20 85 FR 10983 (PDF) | Except 173–400–720(4)(a)(i through iv), 173– 400–720(4)(b)(iii)(C), and 173–400–750(2) second sentence. |
| 173-405-091 | Special Studies | 3/22/91 | 1/15/93 58 FR 4578 (PDF) (11.85 MB) | |
| Washington Administrative Code, Chapter 173-410—Sulfite Pulping Mills | ||||
| 173-410-012 | Statement of Purpose | 3/22/91 | 1/15/93 58 FR 4578 (PDF) (11.85 MB) | |
| 173-410-021 | Definitions | 3/22/91 | 1/15/93 58 FR 4578 (PDF) (11.85 MB) | |
| 173-410-040 | Emissions Standards | 5/24/19 | 12/28/23 88 FR 89582 (PDF) | Except: 173–410–040(3)(b); 173–410–040(5). |
| 173-410-045 | Creditable Stack Height & Dispersion Techniques | 3/22/91 | 1/15/93 58 FR 4578 (PDF) (11.85 MB) | |
| 173-410-062 | Monitoring Requirements | 5/24/19 | 2/26/20 85 FR 10983 (PDF) | |
| 173-410-071 | Emission Inventory | 3/22/91 | 1/15/93 58 FR 4578 (PDF) (11.85 MB) | |
| 173-410-086 | New Source Review (NSR) | 5/24/19 | 2/26/20 85 FR 10983 (PDF) | Except provisions related to WAC 173–400–114 and provisions excluded from our approval of WAC 173–400–110 through 173– 400–113. |
| 173-410-087 | Prevention of Significant Deterioration (PSD) | 5/24/19 | 2/26/20 85 FR 10983 (PDF) | Except 173–400–720(4)(a)(i through iv), 173–400–720(4)(b)(iii)(C), and 173–400–750(2) second sentence. |
| 173-410-100 | Special Studies | 3/22/91 | 1/15/93 58 FR 4578 (PDF) (11.85 MB) | |
| Washington Administrative Code, Chapter 173-415—Primary Aluminum Plants | ||||
| 173-415-010 | Statement of Purpose | 3/22/91 | 1/15/93 58 FR 4578 (PDF) (11.85 MB) | |
| 173-415-015 | Applicability | 5/24/19 | 2/26/20 85 FR 10983 (PDF) | Except 173–415–015(3). |
| 173-415-020 | Definitions | 5/24/19 | 2/26/20 85 FR 10983 (PDF) | Except 173–415–020(6). |
| 173-415-030 | Emissions Standards | 5/24/19 | 12/28/23 88 FR 89582 (PDF) | Except: 173–410–030(1); 173–410–030(3)(b). |
| 173-415-060 | Monitoring and Reporting | 5/24/19 | 2/26/20 85 FR 10983 (PDF) | Except 173–415–060(1)(b). |
| Washington Administrative Code, Chapter 173–423—Low Emission Vehicles | ||||
| 173-423-010 | Purpose | 12/29/12 | 11/8/21 86 FR 61705 (PDF) | |
| 173-423-020 | Applicability | 12/31/05 | 11/8/21 86 FR 61705 (PDF) | |
| 173-423-025 | Effective Date | 12/31/05 | 11/8/21 86 FR 61705 (PDF) | |
| 173-423-030 | Incorporation by Reference | 12/31/05 | 11/8/21 86 FR 61705 (PDF) | |
| 173-423-040 | Definitions and Abbreviations | 12/29/12 | 11/8/21 86 FR 61705 (PDF) | Except 173–423–040(3). |
| 173-423-050 | Requirement to Meet California Vehicle Emission Standards | 12/29/12 | 11/8/21 86 FR 61705 (PDF) | Except 173–423–050(2)(g). |
| 173-423-060 | Exemptions | 12/29/12 | 11/8/21 86 FR 61705 (PDF) | |
| 173-423-070 | Emission Standards, Warranty, Recall and Other California Provisions Adopted by Reference | 1/27/19 | 11/8/21 86 FR 61705 (PDF) | Except the incorporation by reference of California code sections 1961.1 and 1961.3. |
| 173-423-080 | Fleet Average Nonmethane Organic Gas (NMOG) and NMOG Plus NOX Exhaust Emission Requirements, Reporting and Compliance | 12/29/12 | 11/8/21 86 FR 61705 (PDF) | |
| 173-423-100 | Manufacturer Delivery Reporting Requirements | 12/29/12 | 11/8/21 86 FR 61705 (PDF) | |
| 173-423-110 | Warranty Requirements | 12/29/12 | 11/8/21 86 FR 61705 (PDF) | |
| 173-423-120 | Recalls | 12/29/12 | 11/8/21 86 FR 61705 (PDF) | |
| 173-423-130 | Surveillance | 12/31/05 | 11/8/21 86 FR 61705 (PDF) | |
| 173-423-140 | Enforcement | 12/31/05 | 11/8/21 86 FR 61705 (PDF) | |
| 173-423-150 | Severability | 12/31/05 | 11/8/21 86 FR 61705 (PDF) | |
| Washington Administrative Code, Chapter 173-425—Open Burning | ||||
| 173-425-010 | Purpose | 10/18/90 | 1/15/93 58 FR 4578 (PDF) (11.85 MB) | |
| 173-425-020 | Applicability | 10/18/90 | 1/15/93 58 FR 4578 (PDF) (11.85 MB) | |
| 173-425-030 | Definitions | 10/18/90 | 1/15/93 58 FR 4578 (PDF) (11.85 MB) | |
| 173-425-036 | Curtailment During Episodes or Impaired Air Quality | 10/18/90 | 1/15/93 58 FR 4578 (PDF) (11.85 MB) | |
| 173-425-045 | Prohibited Materials | 1/3/89 | 1/15/93 58 FR 4578 (PDF) (11.85 MB) | |
| 173-425-055 | Exceptions | 10/18/90 | 1/15/93 58 FR 4578 (PDF) (11.85 MB) | |
| 173-425-065 | Residential Open Burning | 10/18/90 | 1/15/93 58 FR 4578 (PDF) (11.85 MB) | |
| 173-425-075 | Commercial Open Burning | 10/18/90 | 1/15/93 58 FR 4578 (PDF) (11.85 MB) | |
| 173-425-085 | Agricultural Open Burning | 10/18/90 | 1/15/93 58 FR 4578 (PDF) (11.85 MB) | |
| 173-425-095 | No Burn Area Designation | 10/18/90 | 1/15/93 58 FR 4578 (PDF) (11.85 MB) | |
| 173-425-100 | Delegation of Agricultural Open Burning Program | 10/18/90 | 1/15/93 58 FR 4578 (PDF) (11.85 MB) | |
| 173-425-115 | Land Clearing Projects | 10/18/90 | 1/15/93 58 FR 4578 (PDF) (11.85 MB) | |
| 173-425-120 | Department of Natural Resources Smoke Management Plan | 10/18/90 | 1/15/93 58 FR 4578 (PDF) (11.85 MB) | |
| 173-425-130 | Notice of Violation | 10/18/90 | 1/15/93 58 FR 4578 (PDF) (11.85 MB) | |
| 173-425-140 | Remedies | 10/18/90 | 1/15/93 58 FR 4578 (PDF) (11.85 MB) | |
| Washington Administrative Code, Chapter 173-430—Burning of Field and Forage and Turf Grasses Grown for Seed Open Burning | ||||
| 173-430-010 | Purpose | 10/18/90 | 1/15/93 58 FR 4578 (PDF) (11.85 MB) | |
| 173-430-020 | Definitions | 10/18/90 | 1/15/93 58 FR 4578 (PDF) (11.85 MB) | |
| 173-430-030 | Permits, Conditions, and Restrictions | 10/18/90 | 1/15/93 58 FR 4578 (PDF) (11.85 MB) | |
| 173-430-040 | Mobile Field Burners | 10/18/90 | 1/15/93 58 FR 4578 (PDF) (11.85 MB) | |
| 173-430-050 | Other Approvals | 10/18/90 | 1/15/93 58 FR 4578 (PDF) (11.85 MB) | |
| 173-430-060 | Study of Alternatives | 10/18/90 | 1/15/93 58 FR 4578 (PDF) (11.85 MB) | |
| 173-430-070 | Fees | 10/18/90 | 1/15/93 58 FR 4578 (PDF) (11.85 MB) | |
| 173-430-080 | Certification of Alternatives | 10/18/90 | 1/15/93 58 FR 4578 (PDF) (11.85 MB) | |
| Washington Administrative Code, Chapter 173-433—Solid Fuel Burning Device Standards | ||||
| 173-433-010 | Purpose | 2/23/14 | 5/9/14 79 FR 26628 (PDF) | |
| 173-433-020 | Applicability | 12/16/87 | 1/15/93 58 FR 4578 (PDF) (11.85 MB) | |
| 173-433-030 | Definitions | 2/23/14 | 5/9/14 79 FR 26628 (PDF) | |
| 173-433-100 | Emission Performance Standards | 2/23/14 | 5/9/14 79 FR 26628 (PDF) | |
| 173-433-110 | Opacity Standards | 2/23/14 | 5/9/14 79 FR 26628 (PDF) | |
| 173-433-120 | Prohibited Fuel Types | 2/23/14 | 5/9/14 79 FR 26628 (PDF) | |
| 173-433-130 | General Emission Standards | 10/18/90 | 1/15/93 58 FR 4578 (PDF) (11.85 MB) | |
| 173-433-140 | Criteria for Impaired Air Quality Burn Bans | 2/23/14 | 5/9/14 79 FR 26628 (PDF) | |
| 173-433-150 | Restrictions on Operation of Solid Fuel Burning Devices | 2/23/14 | 5/9/14 79 FR 26628 (PDF) | |
| 173-433-155 | Criteria for Prohibiting Solid Fuel Burning Devices That Are Not Certified | 2/23/14 | 5/9/14 79 FR 26628 (PDF) | |
| Washington Administrative Code, Chapter 173-434—Solid Waste Incinerator Facilities | ||||
| 173-434-010 | Purpose | 10/18/90 | 1/15/93 58 FR 4578 (PDF) (11.85 MB) | |
| 173-434-020 | Applicability and Compliance | 1/22/04 | 8/4/05 70 FR 44855 (PDF) | |
| 173-434-030 | Definitions | 1/22/04 | 8/4/05 70 FR 44855 (PDF) | |
| 173-434-090 | Operation and Maintenance Plan | 10/18/90 | 1/15/93 58 FR 4578 (PDF) (11.85 MB) | |
| 173-434-110 | Standards of Performance | 1/22/04 | 8/4/05 70 FR 44855 (PDF) | Except section (1)(a). |
| 173-434-130 | Emission Standards | 1/22/04 | 8/4/05 70 FR 44855 (PDF) | Except section (2). |
| 173-434-160 | Design and Operation | 1/22/04 | 8/4/05 70 FR 44855 (PDF) | |
| 173-434-170 | Monitoring and Reporting | 1/22/04 | 8/4/05 70 FR 44855 (PDF) | |
| 173-434-190 | Changes in Operation | 1/22/04 | 8/4/05 70 FR 44855 (PDF) | |
| 173-434-200 | Emission Inventory | 1/22/04 | 8/4/05 70 FR 44855 (PDF) | |
| 173-434-210 | Special Studies | 10/18/90 | 1/15/93 58 FR 4578 (PDF) | |
| Washington Administrative Code, Chapter 173-435—Emergency Episode Plan | ||||
| 173-435-010 | Purpose | 1/3/89 | 1/15/93 58 FR 4578 (PDF) (11.85 MB) | |
| 173-435-015 | Significant Harm Levels | 1/3/89 | 1/15/93 58 FR 4578 (PDF) (11.85 MB) | |
| 173-435-020 | Definitions | 1/3/89 | 1/15/93 58 FR 4578 (PDF) (11.85 MB) | |
| 173-435-030 | Episode Stage Criteria | 1/3/89 | 1/15/93 58 FR 4578 (PDF) (11.85 MB) | |
| 173-435-040 | Source Emission Reduction Plans | 1/3/89 | 1/15/93 58 FR 4578 (PDF) (11.85 MB) | |
| 173-435-050 | Action Procedures | 1/3/89 | 1/15/93 58 FR 4578 (PDF) (11.85 MB) | |
| 173-435-060 | Enforcement | 1/3/89 | 1/15/93 58 FR 4578 (PDF) (11.85 MB) | |
| 173-435-070 | Sampling Sites, Equipment and Methods | 1/3/89 | 1/15/93 58 FR 4578 (PDF) (11.85 MB) | Except section (1). |
| Washington Administrative Code, Chapter 173-476—Ambient Air Quality Standards | ||||
| 173-476-010 | Purpose | 12/22/13 | 3/4/14 79 FR 12077 (PDF) | |
| 173-476-020 | Applicability | 7/1/16 | 10/6/16 81 FR 69385 (PDF) | |
| 173-476-030 | Definitions | 12/22/13 | 3/4/14 79 FR 12077 (PDF) | |
| 173-476-100 | Ambient Air Quality Standard for PM-10 | 12/22/13 | 3/4/14 79 FR 12077 (PDF) | |
| 173-476-110 | Ambient Air Quality Standards for PM-2.5 | 12/22/13 | 3/4/14 79 FR 12077 (PDF) | |
| 173-476-120 | Ambient Air Quality Standard for Lead (Pb) | 12/22/13 | 3/4/14 79 FR 12077 (PDF) | |
| 173-476-130 | Ambient Air Quality Standards for Sulfur Oxides (Sulfur Dioxide) | 12/22/13 | 3/4/14 79 FR 12077 (PDF) | |
| 173-476-140 | Ambient Air Quality Standards for Nitrogen Oxides (Nitrogen Dioxide) | 12/22/13 | 3/4/14 79 FR 12077 (PDF) | |
| 173-476-150 | Ambient Air Quality Standard for Ozone | 7/1/16 | 10/6/16 81 FR 69385 (PDF) | |
| 173-476-160 | Ambient Air Quality Standards for Carbon Monoxide | 12/22/13 | 3/4/14 79 FR 12077 (PDF) | |
| 173-476-170 | Monitor Siting Criteria | 12/22/13 | 3/4/14 79 FR 12077 (PDF) | |
| 173-476-180 | Reference Conditions | 12/22/13 | 3/4/14 79 FR 12077 (PDF) | |
| 173-476-900 | Table of Standards | 7/1/16 | 10/6/16 81 FR 69385 (PDF) | |
| Washington Administrative Code, Chapter 173-490—Emission Standards and Controls for Sources Emitting Volatile Organic Compounds | ||||
| 173-490-010 | Policy and Purpose | 3/22/91 | 7/12/93 58 FR 37426 (pdf) | |
| 173-490-020 | Definitions | 3/22/91 | 7/12/93 58 FR 37426 (pdf) (9.17 MB) | |
| 173-490-025 | General Applicability | 3/22/91 | 7/12/93 58 FR 37426 (pdf) (9.17 MB) | |
| 173-490-030 | Registration and Reporting | 3/22/91 | 7/12/93 58 FR 37426 (pdf) (9.17 MB) | |
| 173-490-040 | Requirements | 3/22/91 | 7/12/93 58 FR 37426 (pdf) (9.17 MB) | |
| 173-490-080 | Exceptions and Alternative Methods | 3/22/91 | 7/12/93 58 FR 37426 (pdf) (9.17 MB) | |
| 173-490-090 | New Source Review (NSR) | 3/22/91 | 7/12/93 58 FR 37426 (pdf) (9.17 MB) | |
| 173-490-200 | Petroleum Refinery Equipment Leaks | 3/22/91 | 7/12/93 58 FR 37426 (pdf) (9.17 MB) | |
| 173-490-201 | Petroleum Liquid Storage in External Floating Roof Tanks | 3/22/91 | 7/12/93 58 FR 37426 (pdf) (9.17 MB) | |
| 173-490-202 | Leaks from Gasoline Transport Tanks and Vapor Collection System | 3/22/91 | 7/12/93 58 FR 37426 (pdf) (9.17 MB) | |
| 173-490-203 | Perchloroethylene Dry Cleaning Systems | 3/22/91 | 7/12/93 58 FR 37426 (pdf) (9.17 MB) | |
| 173-490-204 | Graphic Arts System | 3/22/91 | 7/12/93 58 FR 37426 (pdf) (9.17 MB) | |
| 173-490-205 | Surface Coating of Miscellaneous Metal Parts and Products | 3/22/91 | 7/12/93 58 FR 37426 (pdf) (9.17 MB) | |
| 173-490-207 | Surface Coating of Flatwood Paneling | 3/22/91 | 7/12/93 58 FR 37426 (pdf) (9.17 MB) | |
| 173-490-208 | Aerospace Assembly and Component Coating Operations | 3/22/91 | 7/12/93 58 FR 37426 (pdf) (9.17 MB) | |
| Washington Administrative Code, Chapter 173-492—Motor Fuel Specifications for Oxygenated Gasoline | ||||
| 173-492-010 | Policy and Purpose | 10/19/96 | 4/30/97 62 FR 23363 (PDF) | |
| 173-492-020 | Applicability | 12/1/92 | 4/30/97 62 FR 23363 (PDF) | |
| 173-492-030 | Definitions | 12/1/92 | 4/30/97 62 FR 23363 (PDF) | |
| 173-492-040 | Compliance Requirements | 12/1/92 | 4/30/97 62 FR 23363 (PDF) | |
| 173-492-050 | Registration Requirements | 10/19/96 | 4/30/97 62 FR 23363 (PDF) | |
| 173-492-060 | Labeling Requirements | 12/1/92 | 4/30/97 62 FR 23363 (PDF) | |
| 173-492-070 | Control Areas and Control Periods | 10/19/96 | 4/30/97 62 FR 23363 (PDF)( | |
| 173-492-080 | Enforcement and Compliance | 12/1/92 | 4/30/97 62 FR 23363 (PDF) | |
| 173-492-090 | Unplanned Conditions | 12/1/92 | 4/30/97 62 FR 23363 (PDF) | |
| 173-492-100 | Severability | 12/1/92 | 4/30/97 62 FR 23363 (PDF) | |
| Washington Administrative Code, Chapter 332–24—Forest Protection | ||||
| 332–24–201 | Burning Permit Program—Requirements and Exceptions. | 6/30/92 | 8/10/2023 88 FR 54240 (PDF) | |
| 332–24–205 | General rules—Minimum Requirements for All Burning. | 11/22/19 | 8/10/2023 88 FR 54240 (PDF) | Except section (13). |
| 332–24–211 | Specific rules for small fires not requiring a written burning permit. | 7/31/92 | 8/10/2023 88 FR 54240 (PDF) | Included for the purpose of setting the size limit for burns covered by the Department of Natural Resources 2022 Smoke Management Plan in paragraph (e), Table 2. |
| 332–24–217 | Burning permit requirements—Penalty. | 7/31/92 | 8/10/2023 88 FR 54240 (PDF) | |
| 332–24–221 | Specific Rules for Burning That Requires a Written Burning Permit. | 2/1/12 | 8/10/2023 88 FR 54240 (PDF) | |
| Revised Code of Washington, Chapter 52.12—Fire Protection Districts, Powers—Burning Permits | ||||
| 52.12.103 | Burning permits—Issuance—Contents. | 3/27/84 | 8/10/2023 88 FR 54240 (PDF) | |
| 52.12.104 | Burning permits—Duties of permittee | 3/27/84 | 8/10/2023 88 FR 54240 (PDF) | |
| Revised Code of Washington, Chapter 70A.15—Washington Clean Air Act | ||||
| 70A.15.1030(21) | Definitions. ‘‘Silvicultural burning’’ | 6/11/20 | 8/10/2023 88 FR 54240 (PDF) | |
| 70A.15.5000 | Definition of ‘‘outdoor burning’’ | 7/26/20 | 8/10/2023 88 FR 54240 (PDF) | |
| 70A.15.5010 | Outdoor burning—Fires prohibited—Exceptions. | 6/11/20 | 8/10/2023 88 FR 54240 (PDF) | Except (1). |
| 70A.15.5020 | Outdoor burning—Areas where prohibited—Exceptions—Use for management of storm or flood-related debris—Silvicultural burning. | 6/11/20 | 8/10/2023 88 FR 54240 (PDF) | Except (3). |
| 70A.15.5120 | Burning permits for abating or prevention of forest fire hazards, management of ecosystems, instruction or silvicultural operations— issuance—Fees. | 6/11/20 | 8/10/2023 88 FR 54240 (PDF) | |
| 70A.15.5130 | Silvicultural forest burning—Reduce statewide emissions Exemption—Monitoring program. | 7/28/19 | 8/10/2023 88 FR 54240 (PDF) | |
| 70A.15.5140 | Burning permits for abating or prevention of forest fire hazards, management of ecosystems, instruction or silvicultural operations—Conditions for issuance and use of permits—Air quality standards to be met—Alternate methods to lessen forest debris. | 6/11/20 | 8/10/2023 88 FR 54240 (PDF) | |
| 70A.15.5150 | Cooperation between department of natural resources and state, local, or regional air pollution authorities—Withholding of permits. | 6/11/20 | 8/10/2023 88 FR 54240 (PDF) | |
| 70A.15.5190 | Outdoor burning allowed for managing storm or flood-related debris. | 6/11/20 | 8/10/2023 88 FR 54240 (PDF) | |
| Revised Code of Washington, Chapter 76.04—Forest Protection | ||||
| 76.04.005 | Definitions | 7/24/15 | 8/10/2023 88 FR 54240 (PDF) | Except (2), (3), (4), (6), (7), (8), (10), (14), (16), (17), (19), (22) |
| 76.04.205 | Burning Permits—Civil Penalty | 7/25/21 | 8/10/2023 88 FR 54240 (PDF) | |