Washington SIP: EPA Approved Regulations (Table 7 - Puget Sound Clean Air Agency)

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[Applicable in King, Kitsap, Pierce and Snohomish counties, 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 (excluding non-trust land within the exterior boundaries of the Puyallup Indian Reservation); 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 7 - Additional Regulations Approved for the Puget Sound Clean Air Agency (PSCAA) Jurisdiction
State/local
citation		 Title/subject State/local
effective date		 EPA approval date Explanations
Puget Sound Clean Air Agency Regulations
Regulation I—Article 1: Policy, Short Title, and Definitions
1.01 Policy 11/1/99 4/22/20
85 FR 22355 (pdf) (257  KB)		 Replaces WAC 173-400-010.
1.03 Name of Agency 11/1/99 8/31/04
69 FR 53007 (pdf) (157 KB)		  
1.05 Short Title 11/1/99 8/31/04
69 FR 53007 (pdf) (157 KB)		  
1.07 Definitions 12/01/18 4/22/20
85 FR 22355 (pdf) (257  KB)		 Except the definition “toxic air pollutant (TAP) or toxic air contaminant.”
Regulation I—Article 3: General Provisions
3.03(f) General Regulatory Orders 02/01/12 4/22/20
85 FR 22355 (pdf) (257  KB)		  
3.04 Reasonably Available Control Technology 07/01/12 4/22/20
85 FR 22355 (pdf) (257  KB)		 Except 3.04(e). Replaces WAC 173-400-040(1)(c).
3.06 Credible Evidence 11/14/98 8/31/04
69 FR 53007 (PDF)		  
3.25 Federal Regulation Reference Date 11/01/19 4/22/20
85 FR 22355 (pdf) (257  KB)		 Replaces WAC 173-400-025.
Regulation I—Article 5: Registration
5.03 Applicability of Registration Program 11/01/16 4/22/20
85 FR 22355 (pdf) (257  KB)		 Except 5.03(a)(8)(Q) and 5.03(b)(5).
5.05 Registration Requirements 02/01/17 4/22/20
85 FR 22355 (pdf) (257  KB)		 Except 5.05(b)(1) and (2).
Regulation I—Article 6: New Source Review
6.01 Components of New Source Review Program 08/01/18 4/22/20
85 FR 22355 (pdf) (257  KB)		 Except the parenthetical in 6.01(b) which states “as delegated by agreement with the US Environmental Protection Agency, Region 10.” See subheading below for revised Chapter 173-400 WAC provisions incorporated by reference.
6.03 Notice of Construction 11/01/15 4/22/20
85 FR 22355 (pdf) (257  KB)		 Except 6.03(b)(10). Section 6.03 replaces WAC 173-400-110, except WAC 173-400-110(1)(c)(i) and (1)(d) which are incorporated by reference.
6.09 Notice of Completion 05/01/04 4/22/20
85 FR 22355 (pdf) (257  KB)		  
6.10 Work Done without an Approval 09/01/01 4/22/20
85 FR 22355 (pdf) (257  KB)		  
Regulation I—Article 7: Operating Permits
7.09 General Reporting Requirements for Operating Permits 02/01/17 4/22/20
85 FR 22355 (pdf) (257  KB)		 Excluding toxic air pollutants.
Regulation I—Article 8: Outdoor Burning
8.04 General Conditions for Outdoor Burning 1/1/01 8/31/04
69 FR 53007 (pdf) (157 KB)		  
8.05 Agricultural Burning 1/1/01 8/31/04
69 FR 53007 (pdf) (157 KB)		  
8.06 Outdoor Burning Ozone Contingency Measure 1/23/03 8/5/04
69 FR 47364 (pdf) (143 KB)		  
8.09 Description of King County No-Burn Area 1/1/01 8/31/04
69 FR 53007 (pdf) (157 KB)		  
8.10 Description of Pierce County No-Burn Area 1/1/01 8/31/04
69 FR 53007 (pdf) (157 KB)		  
8.11 Description of Snohomish County No-Burn Area 1/1/01 8/31/04
69 FR 53007 (pdf) (157 KB)		  
8.12 Description of Kitsap County No-Burn Area 11/30/02 8/31/04
69 FR 53007 (pdf) (157 KB)		  
Regulation I—Article 9: Emission Standards
9.03 Emission of Air Contaminant: Visual Standard 05/01/04 4/22/20
85 FR 22355 (pdf) (257  KB)		 Except 9.03(e). Replaces WAC 173-400-040(2).
9.04 Opacity Standards for Equipment with Continuous Opacity Monitoring Systems 05/01/04 4/22/20
85 FR 22355 (pdf) (257  KB)		 Except 9.04(d)(2) and 9.04(f).
9.05 Refuse Burning 1/13/94 6/29/95
60 FR 33734 (pdf) (146 KB)		  
9.07 Sulfur Dioxide Emission Standard 5/19/94 4/22/20
85 FR 22355 (pdf) (257  KB)		 Replaces WAC 173-400-040(7).
9.08 Fuel Oil Standards 05/01/04 4/22/20
85 FR 22355 (pdf) (257  KB)		 Approved only as it applies to the regulation of criteria pollutants.
9.09 Particulate Matter Emission Standards 6/1/98 4/22/20
85 FR 22355 (pdf) (257  KB)		 Replaces WAC 173-400-050(1)&(3) and 173-400-060.
9.11(a) Emission of Air Contaminant: Detriment to Person or Property 04/17/99 4/22/20
85 FR 22355 (pdf) (257  KB)		 Replaces WAC 173-400-040(6).
9.13 Emission of Air Contaminant: Concealment and Masking Restricted 06/09/88 4/22/20
85 FR 22355 (pdf) (257  KB)		 Replaces WAC 173-400-040(8).
9.15 Fugitive Dust Control Measures 4/17/99 4/22/20
85 FR 22355 (pdf) (257  KB)		 Replaces WAC 173-400-040(9)(a).
9.16 Spray-Coating Operations 12/02/10 4/22/20
85 FR 22355 (pdf) (257  KB)		  
9.18 Crushing Operations 03/02/12 4/22/20
85 FR 22355 (pdf) (257  KB)		  
9.20 Maintenance of Equipment 6/9/88 8/29/94
59 FR 44324 (pdf) (6.2 MB) 		 
Regulation I—Article 12: Standards of Performance for Continuous Emission Monitoring Systems
12.01 Applicability 6/1/98 8/31/04
69 FR 53007 (pdf) (157 KB)		  
12.03 Continuous Emission Monitoring Systems 11/01/15 4/22/20
85 FR 22355 (pdf) (257  KB)		 Replaces WAC 173-400-105(7).
Regulation I—Article 13: Solid Fuel Burning Device Standards
13.01 Policy and Purpose 12/1/12 5/29/13
78 FR 32131 (pdf) (275 KB)		  
13.02 Definitions 12/1/12 5/29/13
78 FR 32131 (pdf) (275 KB)		  
13.03 Opacity Standards 12/1/12 5/29/13
78 FR 32131 (pdf) (275 KB)		  
13.04 Prohibited Fuel Types 12/1/12 5/29/13
78 FR 32131 (pdf) (275 KB)		  
13.05 Curtailment 12/1/12 5/29/13
78 FR 32131 (pdf) (275 KB)		  
13.06 Emission Performance Standards 12/01/12 5/29/13
78 FR 32131 (pdf) (275 KB)		  
13.07 Contingency Plan 12/01/12 5/29/13
78 FR 32131 (pdf) (275 KB)		  
Regulation II—Article 1: Purpose, Policy, Short Title, and Definitions
1.01 Purpose 11/1/99 8/31/04
69 FR 53007 (pdf) (157 KB)		  
1.02 Policy 11/1/99 8/31/04
69 FR 53007 (pdf) (157 KB)		  
1.03 Short Title 11/1/99 8/31/04
69 FR 53007 (pdf) (157 KB)		  
1.04 General Definitions 12/11/80 2/28/83
48 FR 8273 (pdf) (27.9 MB)		  
1.05 Special Definitions 9/1/03 9/17/13
78 FR 57073 (pdf) (221 KB)		  
Regulation II—Article 2: Gasoline Marketing Emission Standards
2.01 Definitions 8/13/99 8/31/04
69 FR 53007 (pdf) (157 KB)		  
2.03 Petroleum Refineries 7/15/91 8/29/94
59 FR 44324 (pdf) (6.2 MB) 		 
2.05 Gasoline Loading Terminals 1/13/94 6/29/95
60 FR 33734 (pdf) (146 KB)		  
2.06 Bulk Gasoline Plants 7/15/91 8/29/94
59 FR 44324 (pdf) (6.2 MB) 		 
2.07 Gasoline Stations 1/10/00 8/31/04
69 FR 53007 (pdf) (157 KB)		  
2.08 Gasoline Transport Tanks 8/13/99 8/31/04
69 FR 53007 (pdf) (157 KB)		  
2.09 Oxygenated Gasoline Carbon Monoxide Contingency Measure and Fee Schedule 1/23/03 8/5/04
69 FR 47364 (pdf) (143 KB)		  
2.10 Gasoline Station Ozone Contingency Measure 1/23/03 8/5/04
69 FR 47364 (pdf) (143 KB)		  
Regulation II—Article 3: Miscellaneous Volatile Organic Compound Emission Standards
3.01 Cutback Asphalt Paving 7/15/91 8/29/94
59 FR 44324 (pdf) (6.2 MB) 		 
3.02 Volatile Organic Compound Storage Tanks 8/13/99 8/31/04
69 FR 53007 (pdf) (157 KB)		  
3.03 Can and Paper Coating Operations 3/17/94 6/29/95
60 FR 33734 (pdf) (146 KB)		  
3.04 Motor Vehicle and Mobile Equipment Coating Operations 9/1/03 9/17/13
78 FR 57073 (pdf) (221 KB)		  
3.05 Graphic Arts Systems 1/13/94 6/29/95
60 FR 33734 (pdf) (146 KB)		  
3.08 Polyester, Vinylester, Gelcoat, and Resin Operations 1/13/94 6/29/95
60 FR 33734 (pdf) (146 KB)		  
3.09 Aerospace Component Coating Operations 1/13/94 6/29/95
60 FR 33734 (pdf) (146 KB)		  
Washington Department of Ecology Regulations
Washington Administrative Code, Chapter 173-400—Regulations Incorporated by Reference in Regulation I, Section 6.01
173-400-030 Definitions 12/29/12 4/22/20
85 FR 22355 (pdf) (257  KB)		 Except: 173-400-030(91).
173-400-081 Startup and Shutdown 04/01/11 4/22/20
85 FR 22355 (pdf) (257  KB)		  
173-400-110 New Source Review (NSR) for Sources and Portable Sources 12/29/12 4/22/20
85 FR 22355 (pdf) (257  KB)		 173-400-110(1)(c)(i) and 173-400-110(1)(d) only.
173-400-111 Processing Notice of Construction Applications for Sources, Stationary Sources and Portable Sources 07/01/16 4/22/20
85 FR 22355 (pdf) (257  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 12/29/12 4/22/20
85 FR 22355 (pdf) (257  KB)		  
173-400-113 Requirements for New Sources in Attainment or Unclassifiable Areas 12/29/12 4/22/20
85 FR 22355 (pdf) (257  KB)		 Except: 173-400-113(3), second sentence.
173-400-117 Special Protection Requirements for Federal Class I Areas 12/29/12 4/22/20
85 FR 22355 (pdf) (257  KB)		  
173-400-171 Public Notice and Opportunity for Public Comment 07/01/16 4/22/20
85 FR 22355 (pdf) (257  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(12).
173-400-200 Creditable Stack Height and Dispersion Techniques 02/10/05 4/22/20
85 FR 22355 (pdf) (257  KB)		  
173-400-560

General Order of Approval

 12/29/12 4/22/20
85 FR 22355 (pdf) (257  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 4/01/11 4/22/20
85 FR 22355 (pdf) (257  KB)		 EPA did not review WAC 173-400-800 through 860 for consistency with the August 24, 2016 PM2.5 implementation rule (81 FR 58010); nor does PSCAA 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 07/01/16 4/22/20
85 FR 22355 (pdf) (257  KB)		  
173-400-820 Determining if a New Stationary Source or Modification to a Stationary Source is Subject to these Requirements 12/29/12 4/22/20
85 FR 22355 (pdf) (257  KB)		  
173-400-830 Permitting Requirements 07/01/16 4/22/20
85 FR 22355 (pdf) (257  KB)		  
173-400-840 Emission Offset Requirements 07/01/16 4/22/20
85 FR 22355 (pdf) (257  KB)		  
173-400-850 Actual Emissions Plantwide Applicability Limitation (PAL) 07/01/16 4/22/20
85 FR 22355 (pdf) (257  KB)		  
173-400-860 Public Involvement Procedures 4/01/11 4/22/20
85 FR 22355 (pdf) (257  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 4/22/20
85 FR 22355 (pdf) (257  KB)		  
173-400-040 General Standards for Maximum Emissions 09/16/18 4/22/20
85 FR 22355 (pdf) (257  KB)		 173-400-040(1)(a) & (b), 173-400-040(4); and 173-400-040(9)(b) only.
173-400-070 Emission Standards for Certain Source Categories 03/22/91 6/2/95
60 FR 28726 (pdf) (127 KB)		 Except (7).
173-400-091 Voluntary Limits on Emissions 04/01/11 4/22/20
85 FR 22355 (pdf) (257  KB)		 9/20/93 version continues to be approved under the authority of CAA Section 112(l) with respect to Section 112 hazardous air pollutants. See 60 FR 28726 (June 2, 1995).
173-400-105 Records, Monitoring and Reporting 11/25/18 4/22/20
85 FR 22355 (pdf) (257  KB)		 Except: 173-400-105(7).
173-400-107 Excess Emissions 9/20/93 6/2/95
60 FR 28726 (pdf) (127 KB)		  
173-400-118 Designation of Class I, II, and III Areas 12/29/12 4/22/20
85 FR 22355 (pdf) (257  KB)		  
173-400-131 Issuance of Emission Reduction Credits 04/01/11 4/22/20
85 FR 22355 (pdf) (257  KB)		  
173-400-136 Use of Emission Reduction Credits (ERC) 12/29/12 4/22/20
85 FR 22355 (pdf) (257  KB)		  
173-400-151 Retrofit Requirements for Visibility Protection 02/10/05 4/22/20
85 FR 22355 (pdf) (257  KB)		  
173-400-161 Compliance Schedules 3/22/91 6/2/95
60 FR 28726 (pdf) (127 KB)		  
173-400-175 Public Information 02/10/05 4/22/20
85 FR 22355 (pdf) (257  KB)		  
173-400-190 Requirements for Nonattainment Areas 3/22/91 6/2/95
60 FR 28726 (pdf) (127 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)		  

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