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Washington SIP: EPA Approved Regulations (Table 10 - Yakima Regional Clean Air Agency)

Latest EPA Action: September 28, 2023

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.


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[Applicable in Yakima County, excluding facilities subject to Energy Facilities Site Evaluation Council (EFSEC) jurisdiction; facilities subject to the Washington Department of Ecology’s direct jurisdiction under Chapters 173–405, 173–410, and 173–415 Washington Administrative Code (WAC); Indian reservations; any other area where the EPA or an Indian tribe has demonstrated that a tribe has jurisdiction; and the Prevention of Significant Deterioration (PSD) permitting of facilities subject to the applicability sections of WAC 173–400–700.]

40 CFR part 52.2470(c)
Table 10 - Additional Regulations Approved for the Yakima Regional Clean Air Agency (YRCAA) Jurisdiction

State/local
citation
Title/subject State/local
effective date
EPA approval date Explanations
Yakima Regional Clean Air Agency Regulations
Article 1—General Administrative Provisions
1.01 Name of Agency 11/09/20 7/11/22
87 FR 41064 (pdf) (308 KB)
 
1.02 Short Title 11/09/20 7/11/22
87 FR 41064 (pdf) (308 KB)
 
1.03 Policy 11/09/20 7/11/22
87 FR 41064 (pdf) (308 KB)
Except sub-section H. Replaces WAC 173–400–010.
1.04 Applicability 11/09/20 7/11/22
87 FR 41064 (pdf) (308 KB)
 
1.06 Records 11/09/20 7/11/22
87 FR 41064 (pdf) (308 KB)
Replaces WAC 173–400–175.
1.07 General Provisions 11/09/20 7/11/22
87 FR 41064 (pdf) (308 KB)
Replaces WAC 173–400–105(6) & (8).
Article 2—General Regulations
2.04 Public Participation in Permitting 11/09/20 7/11/22
87 FR 41064 (pdf) (308 KB)
 
Article 3—Rules
3.01 General Rules 11/09/20 7/11/22
87 FR 41064 (pdf) (308 KB)
Except sub-section D.
3.03 Outdoor and Agricultural
Burning
11/09/20 9/28/23
88 FR 66690 (pdf) (235 KB)
Except subsection 3.03(C)(2)(g), 3.03(E)(2)(a), 3.03(E)(2)(c), 3.03(E)(3)(d), 3.03(K); and the following provisions in General Rule Permit No.: 3.03-1(E)(2)(b), 3.03-1(E)(2)(d), 3.03-1(E)(2)(e), 3.03-1(G), 3.03-2(E)(2)(b), 3.03-2(G), 3.03-3(E)(2)(b), 3.03-3(G), 3.03-4(E)(2)(c), 3.03-4(G), 3.03-5(E)(2)(d), and 3.03-5(G).
3.04 Wood Heaters 11/09/20 1/24/22
87 FR 3435 (pdf) (255 KB)
 
3.05 Burn Bans 11/09/20 1/24/22
87 FR 3435 (pdf) (255 KB)
 
3.08 Specific Dust Controls 11/09/20 7/11/22
87 FR 41064 (pdf) (308 KB)
Except sub-sections 3.08(A)(3)(b) and 3.08(B)(3).
Article 4—Permits and Registration
4.01 Registration Program 11/09/20 7/11/22
87 FR 41064 (pdf) (308 KB)
Excluding any provisions related to the regulation of Toxic Air Pollutants.
4.03 Voluntary Limits on Emissions 11/09/20 7/11/22
87 FR 41064 (pdf) (308 KB)
Replaces WAC 173–400–091 (state effective 4/1/11).
The 9/20/93 version of WAC 173–400–091 continues to be approved under the authority of CAA Section 112(l) with respect to Section 112 hazardous air pollutants. See the Federal Register of June 2, 1995).
Appendices
Appendix A Definitions of Words and Phrases 11/09/20 7/11/22
87 FR 41064 (pdf) (308 KB)
 
Appendix B Definitions of Acronyms and Abbreviations. 11/09/20 7/11/22
87 FR 41064 (pdf) (308 KB)
 
Washington Department of Ecology Regulations
Washington Administrative Code, Chapter 173-400—General Regulations for Air Pollution Sources
173-400-020 Applicability 12/29/12 7/11/22
87 FR 41064 (pdf) (308 KB)
 
173-400-025 Adoption of Federal Rules 9/16/18 7/11/22
87 FR 41064 (pdf) (308 KB)
 
173-400-030(24) Definitions 3/22/91 6/2/95
60 FR 28726 (pdf) (127 KB)
 
173-400-030 Definitions 9/16/18 7/11/22
87 FR 41064 (pdf) (308 KB)
Except: 173–400–030(6); 173–400–030(32); 173–400–030(38); 173–400–030(45); 173–400–030(83); 173–400–030(89); 173–400–030(96); 173–400–030(97); 173–400–030(100); 173–400–030(103); 173–400–030(104).
173-400-036 Relocation of Portable Sources 12/29/12 7/11/22
87 FR 41064 (pdf) (308 KB)
 
173-400-040(1)(a) & (b) General Standards for Maximum Emissions 3/22/91 6/2/95
60 FR 28726 (pdf) (127 KB)
Subsections 173–400–040(1)(a)&(b) (state effective 3/22/91) were subsequently revised and renumbered to subsection 173–400–040(2) which will be addressed in a separate action.
173-400-040 General Standards for Maximum
Emissions.
9/16/18 7/11/22
87 FR 41064 (pdf) (308 KB)
Except: 173–400–040(2); 173–400–040(3); 173–400–040(5).
173-400-050 Emission Standards for Combustion and Incineration Units 9/16/18 7/11/22
87 FR 41064 (pdf) (308 KB)
Except: 173–400–050(2); 173–400–050(4); 173–400–050(5); 173–400–050(6).
173-400-060 Emission Standards for General Process Units 11/25/18 7/11/22
87 FR 41064 (pdf) (308 KB)
 
173-400-070 Emission Standards for Certain Source Categories 3/22/91 6/2/95
60 FR 28726 (pdf) (127 KB)
Except (7).
173-400-081 Startup and Shutdown 9/20/93 6/2/95
60 FR 28726 (pdf) (127 KB)
 
173-400-105 Records, Monitoring and Reporting 11/25/18 7/11/22
87 FR 41064 (pdf) (308 KB)
Except 173–400–105(6) & (8).
173-400-107 Excess Emissions 9/20/93 6/2/95
60 FR 28726 (pdf) (127 KB)
 
173-400-110 New Source Review (NSR) for Sources and Portable Sources. 12/29/12 7/11/22
87 FR 41064 (pdf) (308 KB)

Except: 173–400–110(1)(c)(ii)(C); 173–400–110(1)(e); 173–400–110(2)(d); The part of WAC 173–400–110(4)(b)(vi) that says,‘‘not for use with materials containing toxic air pollutants, as listed in chapter 173–460 WAC,’’; The part of 400–110 (4)(e)(iii) that says, ‘‘where toxic air pollutants as defined in chapter 173–460 WAC are not emitted’’; The part of 400–110(4)(f)(i) that says, ‘‘that are not toxic air pollutants listed in chapter 173–460 WAC’’; The part of 400–110(4)(h)(xviii) that says, ‘‘, to the extent that toxic air pollutant gases as defined in chapter 173–460 WAC are not emitted’’; The part of 400–110 (4)(h)(xxxiii) that says, ‘‘where no toxic air pollutants as listed under chapter 173–460 WAC are emitted’’; The part of 400–110(4)(h)(xxxiv) that says, ‘‘, or ≤1% (by weight) toxic air pollutants as listed in chapter 173–460 WAC’’; The part of 400–110(4)(h)(xxxv) that says, ‘‘or ≤1% (by weight) toxic air pollutants’’; The part of 400–110(4)(h)(xxxvi) that says, ‘‘or ≤1% (by weight) toxic air pollutants as listed in chapter 173–460 WAC’’; 400–110(4)(h)(xl), second sentence; The last row of the table in 173–400–110(5)(b) regarding exemption levels for Toxic Air Pollutants.

173-400-111 Processing Notice of Construction
Applications for Sources, Stationary.
07/01/16 7/11/22
87 FR 41064 (pdf) (308 KB)

Except: 173–400–111(3)(h); The part of 173–400–111(8)(a)(v) that says, ‘‘and 173–460–040,’’; 173–400–111(9).

173-400-112 Requirements for New Sources in Nonattainment Areas—Review for Compliance with Regulations. 12/29/12 7/11/22
87 FR 41064 (pdf) (308 KB)
 
173-400-113 New Sources in Attainment or Unclassifiable Areas—Review for Compliance with Regulations. 12/29/12 7/11/22
87 FR 41064 (pdf) (308 KB)
Except: 173–400–113(3), second sentence.
173-400-117 Special Protection Requirements for Federal Class I Areas. 12/29/12 7/11/22
87 FR 41064 (pdf) (308 KB)
 
173-400-118 Designation of Class I, II, and III Areas. 12/29/12 7/11/22
87 FR 41064 (pdf) (308 KB)
 
173-400-131 Issuance of Emission Reduction Credits. 4/1/11 7/11/22
87 FR 41064 (pdf) (308 KB)
 
173-400-136 Use of Emission Reduction Credits
(ERC).
12/29/12 7/11/22
87 FR 41064 (pdf) (308 KB)
 
173-400-151 Retrofit Requirements for Visibility Protection 2/10/05 7/11/22
87 FR 41064 (pdf) (308 KB)
 
173-400-161 Compliance Schedules 3/22/91 6/2/95
60 FR 28726 (pdf) (127 KB)
 
173-400-171 Public Notice and Opportunity for
Public Comment.
9/16/18 7/11/22
87 FR 41064 (pdf) (308 KB)

Except: The part of 173–400–171(3)(b) that says, ‘‘or any increase in emissions of a toxic air pollutant above the acceptable source impact level for that toxic air pollutant as regulated under chapter 173–460 WAC’’; 173–400–171(3)(o); 173–400–171(12).

173-400-190 Requirements for Nonattainment Areas 3/22/91 6/2/95
60 FR 28726 (pdf) (127 KB)
 
173-400-200 Creditable Stack Height and Dispersion Techniques 2/10/05 7/11/22
87 FR 41064 (pdf) (308 KB)
 
173-400-205 Adjustment for Atmospheric Conditions 3/22/91 6/2/95
60 FR 28726 (pdf) (127 KB)
 
173-400-210 Emission Requirements of Prior Jurisdictions 3/22/91 6/2/95
60 FR 28726 (pdf) (127 KB)
 
173-400-560 General Order of Approval 12/29/12 7/11/22
87 FR 41064 (pdf) (308 KB)
Except: The part of 173–400–560(1)(f) that says, ‘‘173–460 WAC’’.
173-400-800 Major Stationary Source and Major Modification in a Nonattainment Area. 4/1/11 7/11/22
87 FR 41064 (pdf) (308 KB)
EPA did not review WAC 173–400–800 through 860 for consistency with the 2016 PM2.5 implementation rule (see the Federal Register of August 24, 2016); nor does YRCAA have an obligation to submit rule revisions to address the 2016 PM2.5 implementation rule at this time.
173-400-810 Major Stationary Source and Major Modification Definitions. 7/1/16 7/11/22
87 FR 41064 (pdf) (308 KB)
 
173-400-820 Determining if a New Stationary Source or Modification to a Stationary Source is Subject to these Requirements. 12/29/12 7/11/22
87 FR 41064 (pdf) (308 KB)
 
173-400-830 Permitting Requirements 7/1/16 7/11/22
87 FR 41064 (pdf) (308 KB)
 
173-400-840 Emission Offset Requirements 7/1/16 7/11/22
87 FR 41064 (pdf) (308 KB)
 
173-400-850 Actual Emissions Plantwide Applicability
Limitation (PAL).
7/1/16 7/11/22
87 FR 41064 (pdf) (308 KB)
 
173-400-860 Public Involvement Procedures 4/1/11 7/11/22
87 FR 41064 (pdf) (308 KB)
 

Full Text of Approved Rules

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  • Additional Regulations Approved for the Yakima Regional Clean Air Agency (YRCAA) Jurisdiction - Table 10 (pdf) (2.8 MB)
    Full text of EPA-approved regulations for 40 CFR part 52.2470(c) Table 10.

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