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Arkansas EPA SIP Approved Regulations SIP effective TO February 24, 2026

Arkansas EPA SIP Approved Regulations SIP effective TO February 24, 2026

           If any link in the outlines below do not connect to the appropriate table, you can scroll down to the tables and click on the link to the regulation you are looking for.  If a link in the table does not go to the regulation you are looking for, please send a message to Bill Deese at deese.william@epa.gov  with information about the missing or incorrect link--do not attach a file to your message -- Bill will not open a message with an attached file.  If you have any questions about a regulation for a state, send a message to the EPA Region 6 State contact person listed at  the Find a Regional Contact for Air Quality SIPs/FIPs/TIPs EPA Page or to Bill Deese at deese.william@epa.gov.

In the tables below, the ARc and ARd numbers under each section number and in some SIP effective date titles is a unique number for each Region 6 Federal Register approval. 

The Arkansas SIP History in this web site contains information about each ARc and ARd Region 6 Federal Register approvals.

Chapter Outline

Arkansas Regulation No. 9: Fee Regulation

Arkansas Rule 19: Rules of the Arkansas Plan of Implementation for Air Pollution Control,
New title SIP effective January 29, 2024 (ARd43)
   Chapter 1: Title, Intent and Purpose
   Chapter 2: Definitions [Rule 19]
   Chapter 3: Protection of the National Ambient Air Quality Standards
   Chapter 4: Minor Source Review
   Chapter 5: General Emission Limitations Applicability to Equipment
   Chapter 6: Upset and Emergency Conditions
   Chapter 7: Sampling, Monitoring, and Reporting Requirements
   Chapter 8: 111(d) Designated Facilities -- Not in SIP but is in this web site
   Chapter 9: Prevention of Significant Deterioration
   Chapter 10: Rules for the Control of Volatile Organic Compounds in Pulaski County
   Chapter 11: Major Source Permitting Procedures
   Chapter 13: Stage I Vapor Recovery
   Chapter 14: [RESERVED] formerly CAIR (Clean Air Interstate Rule) NOx Ozone Season Trading Program General Provisions
   Chapter 15: Best Available Retrofit Technology, formerly Regional Haze
   Chapter 16: [RESERVED]
   Chapter 17: 111(d) Requirements for Landfills -- Not in SIP but is in this web site
   Chapter 18: Effective Date 
  Appendix A: Insignificant Activities List
  Appendix B: National Ambient Air Quality Standards List

Arkansas Regulation No. 26: Regulations of the Arkansas Operating Permit Program
   Chapter 3: Requirements for Permit Applicability
   Chapter 4: Applications for Permits
   Chapter 5: Action on Application
   Chapter 6: Permit Review by the Public, Affected States, and EPA

Arkansas Regulation No. 31: Nonattainment New Source Review Requirements
   Chapter 1: Title, Intent, and Purpose
   Chapter 2: Definitions [Regulation No. 31]
   Chapter 3: Preconstruction review
   Chapter 4: Applicability Tests
   Chapter 5: [Reserved]
   Chapter 6: [Reserved]
   Chapter 7: [Reserved]
   Chapter 8: Actual PALS (Plantwide Applicability Limits)
   Chapter 9: Effective Date
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Arkansas Regulations Approved in the SIP

Arkansas Regulation No. 9: Fee Regulation

AR Reg 9 : Fee Regulation, SIP effective June 29, 2015 (ARd19)
NOTE: In the Code of Federal Regulations, Arkansas Regulation No. 9, Fee Regulation, follows Arkansas Regulation  No. 31 in the EPA-Approved Regulations in the Arkansas SIP table in 40 CFR 52.170(c), EPA approved regulations. Regulation No. 9 is the last regulation listed in table 40 CFR 52.170(c). The table below shows more detail than the Regulation No. 9 table in 40 CFR 52.170(c).

State citationTitle/subjectState
effective
EPA approvalExplanation
AR Reg 9, CHAPTER 1TITLE effective
7/9/2012
4/30/2015,
80 FR 24216
 
AR Reg 9.101, ARd19Title effective
7/9/2012
4/30/2015,
80 FR 24216
 
AR Reg 9.102, ARd19Purposeeffective
7/9/2012
4/30/2015,
80 FR 24216
 
AR Reg 9.103,
ARd19
Applicability effective
7/9/2012
4/30/2015,
80 FR 24216
 
AR Reg 9.104,
ARd19
Severability effective
7/9/2012
4/30/2015,
80 FR 24216
 
AR Reg 9, CHAPTER 2DEFINITIONS effective
7/9/2012
4/30/2015,
80 FR 24216
The following definitions do not relate to the air program and are not being approved into the SIP: “Category”, “Certificate”, “Confined Animal Operation”, “Discretionary Major Facility”, “Evaluation”, “Laboratory“, “Major Municipal Facility”, “Non-Municipal Major Facility”, “Parameter”, “Program”.
AR Reg 9, CHAPTER 3PERMIT FEE PAYMENTeffective
7/9/2012
4/30/2015,
80 FR 24216
 
AR Reg 9.301,
ARd19
Permit Fee Payment effective
7/9/2012
4/30/2015,
80 FR 24216
 
AR Reg 9.302,
ARd19
Refunds effective
7/9/2012
4/30/2015,
80 FR 24216
 
AR Reg 9, CHAPTER 4WATER PERMIT FEES  NOT IN SIP
AR Reg 9, CHAPTER 5AIR PERMIT FEES effective
7/9/2012
4/30/2015,
80 FR 24216
 
AR Reg 9.501,
ARd19
Applicability effective
7/9/2012
4/30/2015,
80 FR 24216
 
AR Reg 9.502,
ARd19
Terms Used in Fee Formulas effective
7/9/2012
4/30/2015,
80 FR 24216
 
AR Reg 9.503,
ARd19
Initial Fees effective
7/9/2012
4/30/2015,
80 FR 24216
 
AR Reg 9.504,
ARd19
Annual Fees effective
7/9/2012
4/30/2015,
80 FR 24216
 
AR Reg 9.505,
ARd19
Modification Fees effective
7/9/2012
4/30/2015,
80 FR 24216
 
AR Reg 9.506,
ARd19
Administrative Permit Amendments and Renewal Permits effective
7/9/2012
4/30/2015,
80 FR 24216
 
AR Reg 9.507,
ARd19
General Permits effective
7/9/2012
4/30/2015,
80 FR 24216
 
AR Reg 9.508,
ARd19
Permit Fees for Certain Small Businesses Subject to Part 700 Permitting Requirements effective
7/9/2012
4/30/2015,
80 FR 24216
 
AR Reg 9, CHAPTER 6SOLID WASTE PERMIT FEES  NOT IN SIP
AR Reg 9, CHAPTER 7VARIANCES OR INTERIM AUTHORITY REQUESTS  NOT IN SIP
AR Reg 9, CHAPTER 8LABORATORY CERTIFICATION FEE PROGRAM  NOT IN SIP
AR Reg 9, CHAPTER 9ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES effective
7/9/2012
4/30/2015,
80 FR 24216
 
AR Reg 9.901,
ARd19
Department Review of Fees effective
7/9/2012
4/30/2015,
80 FR 24216
 
AR Reg  9.901,
ARd19
Appeals effective
7/9/2012
4/30/2015,
80 FR 24216
 
AR Reg 9.901,
ARd19
Effective Date effective
7/9/2012
4/30/2015,
80 FR 24216
 

Arkansas Regulation No. 19: Regulations of the Arkansas Plan of Implementation for Air Pollution Control

Chapter 1: Title, Intent and Purpose

AR Reg 19, Chapter 1: Title, Intent and Purpose, SIP effective April 3, 2015 (ARd18) to November 5, 2018.
AR Reg 19, Chapter 1: Title, Intent and Purpose, SIP effective November 6, 2018 (ARd31) to January 28, 2024.

Arkansas Rule 19: Rules of the Arkansas Plan Of Implementation For Air Pollution Control

AR Rule 19 Chapter 1:  Title, Intent, and Purpose, SIP effective January 29, 2024 (ARd43)
This table is updated with list of sections approved by EPA SIP effective January 29, 2024 (ARd43).

State citationTitle/subjectState
submittal
EPA approvalExplanation
Rule 19.101,
ARd43
Title6/22/202212/29/1023,
88 FR 90121
 
Rule 19.102,
ARd43
Applicability6/22/202212/29/1023,
88 FR 90121
 
Rule 19.103,
ARd43
Intent and Construction6/22/202212/29/1023,
88 FR 90121
 
Rule 19.104,
ARd43
Severability6/22/202212/29/1023,
88 FR 90121
 
Rule 19.105,
ARd43
Incorporation by Reference6/22/202212/29/1023,
88 FR 90121
 

Arkansas Regulation No. 19: Regulations of the Arkansas Plan of Implementation for Air Pollution Control

Chapter 2: Definitions

AR Reg 19, Chapter 2: Definitions, SIP effective April 3, 2015 (ARd18) to March 20, 2018
AR Reg 19, Chapter 2: Definitions, SIP effective March 21, 2018 (ARd26); November 6, 2018 (ARd31); and November 7, 2018 (ARd32) to March 14, 2021
AR Reg 19, Chapter 2: Definitions, SIP effective  March 15, 2021 (ARd38) to January 28, 2024

Arkansas Rule 19: Rules of the Arkansas Plan Of Implementation For Air Pollution Control

AR Rule 19, Chapter 2:  Definitions, SIP effective January 29, 2024 (ARd43)
This table is updated with list of sections approved by EPA SIP effective January 29, 2024 (ARd43).

State citationTitle/subjectState
submittal
EPA approvalExplanation
Rule 19 Chapter 2,
ARd43
Definitions,
SIP effective January 29, 2024 (ARd43)
Submitted
6/22/2022
12/29/1023,
88 FR 90121
No Explanation

Arkansas Regulation No. 19: Regulations of the Arkansas Plan of Implementation for Air Pollution Control

Chapter 3: Protection of the National Ambient Air Quality Standards

Reg 19, Chapter 3: Protection of the National Ambient Air Quality Standards, SIP effective April 3, 2015 (ARd18) to November 5, 2018
Reg 19, Chapter 3: Protection of the National Ambient Air Quality Standards, SIP effective November 6, 2018 (ARd31) to January 28, 2024

Arkansas Rule 19: Rules of the Arkansas Plan Of Implementation For Air Pollution Control

Rule 19 Chapter 3:  Protection of the National Ambient Air Quality Standards, SIP effective January 29, 2024 (ARd43)
This table is updated with list of sections approved by EPA SIP effective January 29, 2024 (ARd43).

State citationTitle/subjectState
submittal
EPA approvalExplanation
Rule 19.301,
ARd43
Purpose6/22/202212/29/2023,
88 FR 90121
 
Rule 19.302,
ARd43
Department Responsibilities6/22/202212/29/2023,
88 FR 90121
 
Rule 19.303,
ARd43
Regulated Sources Responsibilities6/22/202212/29/2023,
88 FR 90121
 
Rule 19.304,
ARd43
Delegated Federal Programs6/22/202212/29/2023,
88 FR 90121
 

Arkansas Regulation No. 19: Regulations of the Arkansas Plan of Implementation for Air Pollution Control

Chapter 4: Minor Source Review

Reg 19, Chapter 4: Minor Source Review, SIP effective May 14, 2007 (ARd07) to July 29, 2018
Reg 19, Chapter 4: Minor Source Review, SIP effective July 30, 2018 (ARd30) to September 22, 2019
Reg 19, Chapter 4: Minor Source Review, SIP effective September 23, 2019 (ARd33) to January 28, 2024

Arkansas Rule 19: Rules of the Arkansas Plan Of Implementation For Air Pollution Control

Rule 19 Chapter 4:  Minor Source Review, SIP effective January 29, 2024 (ARd43)
This table is updated with list of sections approved by EPA SIP effective January 29, 2024 (ARd43).

State citationTitle/subjectState
submittal
EPA approvalExplanation
Rule 19.401,
ARd43
General Applicability6/22/202212/29/2023,
88 FR 90121
 
Rule 19.402,
ARd43
Approval Criteria6/22/202212/29/2023,
88 FR 90121
 
Rule 19.403,
ARd43
Owner/Operator's Responsibilities6/22/202212/29/2023,
88 FR 90121
 
Rule 19.404,
ARd43
Required Information6/22/202212/29/2023,
88 FR 90121
 
Rule 19.405,
ARd43
Action on Application6/22/202212/29/2023,
88 FR 90121
 
Rule 19.406,
ARd43
Public Participation6/22/202212/29/2023,
88 FR 90121
 
Rule 19.407,
ARd43
Permit Amendments6/22/202212/29/2023,
88 FR 90121
 
Rule 19.408,
ARd43
Exemption from Permitting6/22/202212/29/2023,
88 FR 90121
 
Rule 19.409,
ARd43
[RESERVED]6/22/202212/29/2023,
88 FR 90121
 
Rule 19.410,
ARd43
Permit Revocation and Cancellation6/22/202212/29/2023,
88 FR 90121
 
Rule 19.411,
ARd43
General Permits6/22/202212/29/2023,
88 FR 90121
 
Rule 19.412,
ARd43
Dispersion Modeling6/22/202212/29/2023,
88 FR 90121
 
Rule 19.413,
ARd43
Confidentiality6/22/202212/29/2023,
88 FR 90121
 
Rule 19.414,
ARd43
Operational Flexibility-Applicant's Duty to Apply for Alternative Scenarios6/22/202212/29/2023,
88 FR 90121
 
Rule 19.415,
ARd43
Changes Resulting in No Emissions Increases6/22/202212/29/2023,
88 FR 90121
 
Rule 19.416,
ARd43
Permit Flexibility6/22/202212/29/2023,
88 FR 90121
 
Rule 19.417,
ARd43
Registration6/22/202212/29/2023,
88 FR 90121
 

Arkansas Regulation No. 19: Regulations of the Arkansas Plan of Implementation for Air Pollution Control

Chapter 5: General Emission Limitations Applicability to Equipment

Reg 19, Chapter 5: General Emission Limitations Applicability to Equipment, SIP effective April 3, 2015 (ARd18) to November 5, 2018
Reg 19, Chapter 5: General Emission Limitations Applicability to Equipment, SIP effective November 6, 2018 (ARd31) to January 28, 2024

Arkansas Rule 19: Rules of the Arkansas Plan Of Implementation For Air Pollution Control

Rule 19 Chapter 5:  General Emission Limitations Applicable to Equipment, SIP effective January 29, 2024 (ARd43)
This table is updated with list of sections approved by EPA SIP effective January 29, 2024 (ARd43).

State citationTitle/subjectState
submittal
EPA approvalExplanation
Rule 19.501, ARd43Purpose6/22/202212/29/2023,
88 FR 90121
 
Rule 19.502, ARd43General Rules6/22/202212/29/2023,
88 FR 90121
 
Rule 19.503, ARd43Visible Emission Rules6/22/202212/29/2023,
88 FR 90121
Error in amendatory language in August 8, 2018 (83 FR 38964) Federal Register -- on page 38967 there should be an entry for Reg. 19.503.  See  paragraph §52.179(2)(a) on page 38966.
Rule 19.504, ARd43Stack Height/Dispersion Rules6/22/202212/29/2023,
88 FR 90121
 
Rule 19.505, ARd43Revised Emissions Limitation6/22/202212/29/2023,
88 FR 90121
 

Arkansas Regulation No. 19: Regulations of the Arkansas Plan of Implementation for Air Pollution Control

Chapter 6: Upset and Emergency Conditions

Reg 19, Chapter 6: Upset and Emergency Conditions, SIP effective April 3, 2015 (ARd18) to November 21, 2023
Reg 19, Chapter 6: Upset and Emergency Conditions, SIP effective November 22, 2023 (ARd42) to January 28, 2024

Arkansas Rule 19: Rules of the Arkansas Plan Of Implementation For Air Pollution Control

Rule 19 Chapter 6:  Upset and Emergency Conditions, SIP effective January 29, 2024 (ARd43)
This table is updated with Rule 19.601 approved by EPA SIP effective January 29, 2024 (ARd43).

State citationTitle/subjectState
submittal
EPA approvalExplanation
Rule 19.601,
ARd43
Upset Conditions6/22/202212/29/2023,
88 FR 90121
 
Rule 19.602,
ARd42
Emergency Conditions,
NOT in SIP effective November 22, 2023 (ARd42) 
6/22/2022Removed
from SIP
10/23/2023
88 FR 72686
NOT in SIP effective November 22, 2023 (ARd42)

Arkansas Regulation No. 19: Regulations of the Arkansas Plan of Implementation for Air Pollution Control

Chapter 7: Sampling, Monitoring, and Reporting Requirements

Reg 19, Chapter 7: Sampling, Monitoring, and Reporting Requirements, SIP effective April 3, 2015 (ARd18) to September 22, 2019
Reg 19, Chapter 7: Sampling, Monitoring, and Reporting Requirements, SIP effective September 23, 2019 (ARd33) to January 28, 2024

Arkansas Rule 19: Rules of the Arkansas Plan Of Implementation For Air Pollution Control

Rule 19 Chapter 7:  Sampling, Monitoring, and Reporting Requirements, SIP effective January 29, 2024 (ARd43)
This table is updated with list of sections approved by EPA SIP effective January 29, 2024 (ARd43).

State citationTitle/subjectState
submittal
EPA approvalExplanation
Rule 19.701,
ARd43
Purpose6/22/202212/29/2023,
88 FR 90121
 
Rule 19.702,
ARd43
Air Emissions Sampling6/22/202212/29/2023,
88 FR 90121
 
Rule 19.703,
ARd43
Continuous Emissions Monitoring6/22/202212/29/2023,
88 FR 90121
 
Rule 19.704,
ARd43
Notice of Completion6/22/202212/29/2023,
88 FR 90121
 
Rule 19.705,
ARd43
Recordkeeping and Reporting Requirements6/22/202212/29/2023,
88 FR 90121
 
Rule 19.706,
ARd43
Public Availability of Emissions Data6/22/202212/29/2023,
88 FR 90121
 

Arkansas Regulation No. 19: Regulations of the Arkansas Plan of Implementation for Air Pollution Control
Chapter 8: 111(d) Designated Facilities 

Reg 19, Chapter 8: 111(d) Designated Facilities -- Not in the Arkansas SIP but was the regulatory element of the EPA approved Arkansas 40 CFR 62 111(d) Plan for Designated Facilities EPA effective May 11, 1998 to March 31, 2024

Arkansas Rule 19: Rules of the Arkansas Plan Of Implementation For Air Pollution Control

Rule 19 Chapter 8: 111(d) Designated Facilities -- Not in Arkansas SIP but is part of the Arkansas Plan for Designated Facilities (111(d) Plan EPA effective April 1, 2024.

State citationTitle/subjectState
submittal
EPA approvalExplanation
Rule 19.801Purpose6/20/20223/1/2024,
89 FR 15038
 
Rule 19.802Permit Emissions Limitations6/20/20223/1/2024,
89 FR 15038
 
Rule 19.803[RESERVED]6/20/20223/1/2024,
89 FR 15038
 
Rule 19.804Kraft Pulp Mills6/20/20223/1/2024,
89 FR 15038
 

Arkansas Regulation No. 19: Regulations of the Arkansas Plan of Implementation for Air Pollution Control

Chapter 9: Prevention of Significant Deterioration

Reg 19, Chapter 9: Prevention of Significant Deterioration, SIP effective August 6, 2015 (ARd20) to September 22, 2019
Reg 19, Chapter 9: Prevention of Significant Deterioration, SIP effective September 23, 2019 (ARd33) to January 28, 2024

Arkansas Rule 19: Rules of the Arkansas Plan Of Implementation For Air Pollution Control

Rule 19 Chapter 9:  Prevention of Significant Deterioration, SIP effective January 29, 2024 (ARd43)
This table is updated with list of sections approved by EPA SIP effective January 29, 2024 (ARd43).

State citationTitle/subjectState
submittal
EPA approvalExplanation
Rule 19.901,
ARd43
Title6/22/202212/29/2023,
88 FR 90121
 
Rule 19.902,
ARd43
Purposes6/22/202212/29/2023,
88 FR 90121
 
Rule 19.903,
ARd43
Definitions6/22/202212/29/2023,
88 FR 90121
 
Rule 19.904,
ARd43
Adoption of Rules6/22/202212/29/2023,
88 FR 90121
 

Arkansas Regulation No. 19: Regulations of the Arkansas Plan of Implementation for Air Pollution Control

Chapter 10: Regulations for the Control of Volatile Organic Compounds in Pulaski County

AR Reg 19, Chapter 10: Regulations for the Control of Volatile Organic Compounds in Pulaski County, SIP effective April 3, 2015 (ARd18) to November 21, 2023
AR Reg 19, Chapter 10: Regulations for the Control of Volatile Organic Compounds in Pulaski County, SIP effective November 22, 2023 (ARd42) to January 28, 2024

Arkansas Rule 19: Rules of the Arkansas Plan Of Implementation For Air Pollution Control

AR Rule 19 Chapter 10: Rules for The Control of Volatile Organic Compounds in Pulaski County, SIP effective January 29, 2024 (ARd43)
This table is updated with list of sections approved by EPA SIP effective January 29, 2024 (ARd43).

State citationTitle/subjectState
submittal
EPA approvalExplanation
Rule 19.1001,
ARd43
Title6/22/202212/29/2023,
88 FR 90121
 
Rule 19.1002,
ARd43
Purpose6/22/202212/29/2023,
88 FR 90121
 
Rule 19.1003,
ARd43
Definitions6/22/202212/29/2023,
88 FR 90121
 
Rule 19.1004,
ARd18
[RESERVED]6/22/202212/29/2023,
88 FR 90121
 
Rule 19.1005,
ARd43
Provisions for Specific Processes6/22/202212/29/2023,
88 FR 90121
 
Rule 19.1006,
ARd43
[RESERVED]6/22/202212/29/2023,
88 FR 90121
 

Arkansas Regulation No. 19: Regulations of the Arkansas Plan of Implementation for Air Pollution Control

Chapter 11: Major Source Permitting Procedures

Reg 19, Chapter 11: Major Source Permitting Procedures, SIP effective April 3, 2015 (ARd18) to September 22, 2019
Reg 19, Chapter 11: Major Source Permitting Procedures, SIP effective September 23, 2019 (ARd33) to January 28, 2024

Arkansas Rule 19: Rules of the Arkansas Plan Of Implementation For Air Pollution Control

Rule 19 Chapter 11:  Major Source Permitting Procedures, SIP effective January 29, 2024 (ARd43)
This table is updated with list of sections approved by EPA SIP effective January 29, 2024 (ARd43).

State citationTitle/subjectState
submittal
EPA approvalExplanation
Chapter 11,
ARd43
Major Source Permitting Procedures6/22/202212/29/2023,
88 FR 90121
 


Arkansas Rule 19: Rules of the Arkansas Plan Of Implementation For Air Pollution Control
CHAPTER 12:  [RESERVED] SIP effective January 29, 2024 (ARd43).

Arkansas Regulation No. 19: Regulations of the Arkansas Plan of Implementation for Air Pollution Control

Chapter 13: Stage I Vapor Recovery

Reg 19, Chapter 13: Stage I Vapor Recovery, SIP effective April 3, 2015 (ARd18) to November 5, 2018.
Reg 19, Chapter 13: Stage I Vapor Recovery, SIP effective November 6, 2018 (ARd31) to January 28, 2024

Arkansas Rule 19: Rules of the Arkansas Plan Of Implementation For Air Pollution Control

Rule 19 Chapter 13:  Stage I Vapor Recovery, SIP effective January 29, 2024 (ARd43)
This table is updated with list of sections approved by EPA SIP effective January 29, 2024 (ARd43).

State citationTitle/subjectState
submittal
EPA approvalExplanation
Rule 19.1301,
ARd43
Purpose6/22/202212/29/2023,
88 FR 90121
 
Rule 19.1302,
ARd43
Applicability6/22/202212/29/2023,
88 FR 90121
 
Rule 19.1303,
ARd43
Definitions6/22/202212/29/2023,
88 FR 90121
 
Rule 19.1304,
ARd43
Exemptions6/22/202212/29/2023,
88 FR 90121
 
Rule 19.1305,
ARd43
Prohibited Activities6/22/202212/29/2023,
88 FR 90121
 
Rule 19.1306,
ARd43
Record Keeping6/22/202212/29/2023,
88 FR 90121
 
Rule 19.1307,
ARd43
Inspections6/22/202212/29/2023,
88 FR 90121
 
Rule 19.1308,
ARd43
Vapor Recovery Systems6/22/202212/29/2023,
88 FR 90121
 
Rule 19.1309,
ARd43
Gasoline Delivery Vessels6/22/202212/29/2023,
88 FR 90121
 
Rule 19.1310,
ARd43
Owner/Operator Responsibility6/22/202212/29/2023,
88 FR 90121
 
Rule 19.1311,
ARd43
Test Methods6/22/202212/29/2023,
88 FR 90121
 
Rule 19.1312,
ARd43
Effective Date6/22/202212/29/2023,
88 FR 90121
 

Arkansas Regulation No. 19: Regulations of the Arkansas Plan of Implementation for Air Pollution Control

Chapter 14: CAIR (Clean Air Interstate Rule) NOX Ozone Season Trading Program General Provisions

Reg 19, Chapter 14: CAIR (Clean Air Interstate Rule) NOX Ozone Season Trading Program General Provisions, SIP effective June 16, 2014 (ARd16) and November 6, 2018 (ARd31) to January 28, 2024, NOT in SIP effective January 29, 2024 (ARd43) 

Arkansas Rule 19: Rules of the Arkansas Plan Of Implementation For Air Pollution Control

RULE 19 CHAPTER 14:  [RESERVED] SIP effective January 29, 2024 (OKd43).


Arkansas Regulation No. 19: Regulations of the Arkansas Plan of Implementation for Air Pollution Control

Chapter 15: Regional Haze

Reg 19, Chapter 15: Regional Haze, SIP effective April 11, 2012 (ARd12) and November 6, 2018 (ARd31) to January 28, 2024 

Arkansas Rule 19: Rules of the Arkansas Plan Of Implementation For Air Pollution Control

Rule 19 Chapter 15:  Best Available Retrofit Technology, SIP effective January 29, 2024 (ARd43)
This table is updated with list of sections approved by EPA SIP effective January 29, 2024 (ARd43).

State citationTitle/subjectState
submittal
EPA approvalExplanation
Rule 19.1501,
ARd43
Purpose6/22/202212/29/2023,
88 FR 90121
 
Rule 19.1502,
ARd43
Definitions6/22/202212/29/2023,
88 FR 90121
 
Rule 19.1503, 
ARd43
[RESERVED]
6/22/2022
12/29/2023,
88 FR 90121
 
Reg. 19.1504,
ARd43
[RESERVED]6/22/202212/29/2023,
88 FR 90121
 
Rule 19.1505,
ARd43
Best Availability Retrofit Technology  Requirements6/22/202212/29/2023,
88 FR 90121
 
Rule 19.1506,
ARd43
Compliance Provisions6/22/202212/29/2023,
88 FR 90121
 
Rule 19.1507,
ARd43
[RESERVED]6/22/202212/29/2023,
88 FR 90121
 

Arkansas Regulation No. 19: Regulations of the Arkansas Plan of Implementation for Air Pollution Control

Chapter 16: Effective Date
Reg 19, Chapter 16: Effective Date, SIP effective to January 28, 2024. 

Arkansas Rule 19: Rules of the Arkansas Plan Of Implementation For Air Pollution Control
RULE 19 CHAPTER 16:  [RESERVED] SIP effective January 29, 2024 (ARd43).

Arkansas Rule 19: Rules of the Arkansas Plan Of Implementation For Air Pollution Control

Rule 19 Chapter 17:  111(d) Requirements for Landfills --  Not in Arkansas SIP but is part of the EPA approved Arkansas Plan for Designated Facilities (111(d) Plan) effective January 30, 2023

State citationTitle/subjectState
submittal
EPA approvalExplanation
Rule 19.1701Purpose6/20/202212/29/2022,
87 FR 80074
 
Rule 19.1702Definitions6/20/202212/29/2022,
87 FR 80074
 
Rule 19.1703Applicability6/20/202212/29/2022,
87 FR 80074
 
Rule 19.1704Requirement to Obtain a Permit6/20/202212/29/2022,
87 FR 80074
 
Rule 19.1705Exemption from Reporting Requirements for Closed Landfills6/20/202212/29/2022,
87 FR 80074
 
Rule 19.1706Design Capacity Reports6/20/202212/29/2022,
87 FR 80074
 
Rule 19.1707NMOC Emission Rate Reports6/20/202212/29/2022,
87 FR 80074
 
Rule 19.1708Standards of Performance6/20/202212/29/2022,
87 FR 80074
 
Rule 19.1709Compliance Schedule and Increments of Progress for Gas Collection and Control Systems6/20/202212/29/2022,
87 FR 80074
 
Rule 19.1710Collection and Control System Design Plan6/20/202212/29/2022,
87 FR 80074
 
Rule 19.1711Operating, Compliance, and Monitoring Requirements for Gas Collection and Control Systems6/20/202212/29/2022,
87 FR 80074
 
Rule 19.1712Performance Testing Reports6/20/202212/29/2022,
87 FR 80074
 
Rule 19.1713Closure and Equipment Removal Reports6/20/202212/29/2022,
87 FR 80074
 
Rule 19.1714Liquids Addition Reports6/20/202212/29/2022,
87 FR 80074
 
Rule 19.1715Recordkeeping Requirements6/20/202212/29/2022,
87 FR 80074
 
Rule 19.1716Electronic Reporting of Certain Reports6/20/202212/29/2022,
87 FR 80074
 
Rule 19.1717Test Methods and Procedures6/20/202212/29/2022,
87 FR 80074
 
Rule 19.1718Corrective Actions6/20/202212/29/2022,
87 FR 80074
 

Arkansas Rule 19: Rules of the Arkansas Plan Of Implementation For Air Pollution Control

Rule 19 Chapter 18:  Effective Date, State effective May 6, 2022, SIP effective January 29, 2024 (ARd43)
This table is updated with list of sections approved by EPA SIP effective January 29, 2024 (ARd43).

State citationTitle/subjectState submittalEPA approvalExplanation
Rule 19.1801,
ARd43
State Effective Date,
May 6, 2022
6/22/202212/29/2023,
88 FR 90121
 

Arkansas Regulation No. 19: Regulations of the Arkansas Plan of Implementation for Air Pollution Control

Reg 19, Appendix A: Insignificant Activities List, SIP effective May 14, 2007 (ARd07) to September 22, 2019.
Reg 19, Appendix A: Insignificant Activities List, SIP effective September 23, 2019 (ARd33) to January 28, 2024

Arkansas Rule 19: Rules of the Arkansas Plan Of Implementation For Air Pollution Control

Rule 19 Appendix A: Insignificant Activities List, SIP effective January 29, 2024 (ARd43)
This table is updated with Appendix A approved by EPA SIP effective January 29, 2024 (ARd43).

State citationTitle/subjectState
submittal
EPA approvalExplanation
AR Rule 19, 
Appendix A,
ARd43
Insignificant Activities List,
SIP effective January 29, 2024 (ARd43)
6/22/202212/29/2023,
88 FR 90121
No Explanation

Arkansas Regulation No. 19: Regulations of the Arkansas Plan of Implementation for Air Pollution Control

Reg 19, Appendix B: National Ambient Air Quality Standards List

AR Reg 19, Appendix B, National Ambient Air Quality Standards List, SIP effective April 3, 2015 (ARd18) to November 5, 2018
AR Reg 19, Appendix B, National Ambient Air Quality Standards List, SIP effective November 6, 2018 (ARd31) and November 7, 2018 (ARd32) to March 14, 2021
AR Reg 19, Appendix B, National Ambient Air Quality Standards List, SIP effective  March 15, 2021 (ARd38) to January 28, 2024

Arkansas Rule 19: Rules of the Arkansas Plan Of Implementation For Air Pollution Control

AR Rule 19 Appendix B:  National Ambient Air Quality Standards List, SIP effective January 29, 2024 (ARd43)
This table is updated with Appendix B approved by EPA SIP effective January 29, 2024 (ARd43).

State citationTitle/subjectState
submittal
EPA approval Explanation
AR Rule 19, 
Appendix B,
ARd43
National Ambient Air Quality Standards List, 
SIP effective January 29, 2024 (ARd43)
Submitted
6/22/2022
12/29/2023,
88 FR 90121
No Explanation

Arkansas Regulation No. 26: Regulations of the Arkansas Operating Permit Program

Arkansas Regulation No. 26: Regulations of the Arkansas Operating Permit Program, SIP effective December 10, 2001 (ARd03) to September 22, 2019.

Arkansas Regulation No. 26: Regulations of the Arkansas Operating Permit Program, SIP effective September 23, 2019 (ARd33)

Chapter 3: Requirements for Permit Applicability

Reg 26, Chapter 3: Requirements for Permit Applicability, SIP effective September 23, 2019 (ARd33)

State citationTitle/subjectState
submittal
EPA approvalExplanation
Reg. 26.301,
ARd33
Requirement for a permitSubmitted
7/26/2010
8/23/2019,
84 FR 44235
 
Reg. 26.302,
ARd33
Sources subject to permittingSubmitted
3/24/2017
8/23/2019,
84 FR 44235
 

Arkansas Regulation No. 26: Regulations of the Arkansas Operating Permit Program

Chapter 4: Applications for Permits

Reg 26, Chapter 4: Applications for Permits, SIP effective September 23, 2019 (ARd33)

State citationTitle/subjectState
submittal
EPA approvalExplanation
Reg. 26.401,
ARd33
Duty to applySubmitted
3/24/2017
8/23/2019,
84 FR 44235
 
Reg. 26.402,
ARd33
Standard application form and required informationSubmitted
3/24/2017
8/23/2019,
84 FR 44235
 
Reg. 26.407,
ARd33
Complete applicationSubmitted
3/24/2017
8/23/2019,
84 FR 44235
 
Reg. 26.409,
ARd33
Applicant's duty to supplement or correct applicationSubmitted
7/26/2010
8/23/2019,
84 FR 44235
 
Reg. 26.410,
ARd33
Certification by responsible officialSubmitted
7/26/2010
8/23/2019,
84 FR 44235
 

Arkansas Regulation No. 26: Regulations of the Arkansas Operating Permit Program

Chapter 5: Action on Application

Reg 26, Chapter 5: Action on Application, SIP effective September 23, 2019 (ARd33)

State citationTitle/subjectState
submittal
EPA approvalExplanation
Reg. 26.501,
ARd33
Action on part 70 permit applicationsSubmitted
7/26/2010
8/23/2019,
84 FR 44235
 
Reg. 26.502,
ARd33
Final action on permit applicationSubmitted
3/24/2017
8/23/2019,
84 FR 44235
 

 

Arkansas Regulation No. 26: Regulations of the Arkansas Operating Permit Program

Chapter 6: Permit Review by the Public, Affected States, and EPA

Reg 26, Chapter 6: Permit Review by the Public, Affected States, and EPA, SIP effective September 23, 2019 (ARd33)

State citationTitle/subjectState
submittal
EPA approvalExplanation
Reg. 26.601,
ARd33
ApplicabilitySubmitted
7/26/2010
8/23/2019,
84 FR 44235
 
Reg. 26.602,
ARd33
Public participationSubmitted
3/24/2017
8/23/2019,
84 FR 44235
 
Reg. 26.603,
ARd33
Transmission of permit information to the AdministratorSubmitted
3/24/2017
8/23/2019,
84 FR 44235
 
Reg. 26.604,
ARd33
Review of draft permit by affected StatesSubmitted
3/24/2017
8/23/2019,
84 FR 44235
 

Arkansas Regulation No. 31: Nonattainment New Source Review Requirements

Reg 31, Chapter 1: Title, Intent, and Purpose, SIP effective May 14, 2007 (ARd07)

State citationTitle/subjectState
submittal
EPA approvalExplanation
Reg. 31.101,
ARd07
Title07/03/064/12/2007,
72 FR 18394
 
Reg. 31.102,
ARd07
Applicability07/03/064/12/2007,
72 FR 18394
 
Reg. 31.103,
ARd07
Severability07/03/064/12/2007,
72 FR 18394
 

Arkansas Regulation No. 31: Nonattainment New Source Review Requirements

Reg 31, Chapter 2: Definitions, SIP effective May 14, 2007 (ARd07)

State citationTitle/subjectState
submittal
EPA approvalExplanation
Chapter 2,
ARd07
Definitions07/03/064/12/2007,
72 FR 18394
 

Arkansas Regulation No. 31: Nonattainment New Source Review Requirements

Reg 31, Chapter 3: Preconstruction review, SIP effective May 14, 2007 (ARd07)

State citationTitle/subjectState
submittal
EPA approvalExplanation
Reg. 31.301,
ARd07
Requirement for a Permit7/3/20064/12/2007,
72 FR 18394
 
Reg. 31.302,
ARd07
Required Information7/3/20064/12/2007,
72 FR 18394
 
Reg. 31.303,
ARd07
Approval Criteria7/3/20064/12/2007,
72 FR 18394
 
Reg. 31.304,
ARd07
Offsets7/3/20064/12/2007,
72 FR 18394
 
Reg. 31.305,
ARd07
Zones Targeted for Economic Development7/3/20064/12/2007,
72 FR 18394
 
Reg. 31.306,
ARd07
Control Technology Information7/3/20064/12/2007,
72 FR 18394
 
Reg. 31.307,
ARd07
Approval to Construct7/3/20064/12/2007,
72 FR 18394
 
Reg. 31.308,
ARd07
Applicability of Nonattainment Review7/3/20064/12/2007,
72 FR 18394
 
Reg. 31.309,
ARd07
Applicability of Other Regulations7/3/20064/12/2007,
72 FR 18394
 

Arkansas Regulation No. 31: Nonattainment New Source Review Requirements

Reg 31, Chapter 4: Applicability Tests, SIP effective May 14, 2007 (ARd07)

State citationTitle/subjectState
submittal
EPA approvalExplanation
Reg. 31.401,
ARd07
Actual-to-Projected-Actual Applicability Test7/3/20064/12/2007,
72 FR 18394
 
Reg. 31.402,
ARd07
Actual-to-Potential Test7/3/20064/12/2007,
72 FR 18394
 
Reg. 31.403,
ARd07
[Reserved]7/3/20064/12/2007,
72 FR 18394
 
Reg. 31.404,
ARd07
[Reserved]7/3/20064/12/2007,
72 FR 18394
 
Reg. 31.405,
ARd07
Emission Baseline Credits7/3/20064/12/2007,
72 FR 18394
 
Reg. 31.406,
ARd07
Relaxation of Limits7/3/20064/12/2007,
72 FR 18394
 
Reg. 31.407,
ARd07
Modifications to Existing Units7/3/20064/12/2007,
72 FR 18394
 
Reg. 31.408,
ARd07
Public Availability of Information7/3/20064/12/2007,
72 FR 18394
 
Reg. 31.409,
ARd07
Applicability of Nitrogen Oxides7/3/20064/12/2007,
72 FR 18394
 
Reg. 31.410,
ARd07
Offset Requirements7/3/20064/12/2007,
72 FR 18394
 
Reg. 31.411,
ARd07
PM10 Precursors7/3/20064/12/2007,
72 FR 18394
 
Chapter 5: [Reserved]
Chapter 6: [Reserved]
Chapter 7: [Reserved]

Arkansas Regulation No. 31: Nonattainment New Source Review Requirements

Reg 31, Chapter 8: Actual PALS (Plantwide Applicability Limits), SIP effective May 14, 2007 (ARd07)

State citationTitle/subjectState
submittal
EPA approvalExplanation
Reg. 31.801,
ARd07
Applicability7/3/20064/12/2007,
72 FR 18394
 
Reg. 31.802,
ARd07
Definitions7/3/20064/12/2007,
72 FR 18394
 
Reg. 31.803,
ARd07
Permit Application Requirements7/3/20064/12/2007,
72 FR 18394
 
Reg. 31.804,
ARd07
General Requirements for Establishing PALs7/3/20064/12/2007,
72 FR 18394
 
Reg. 31.805,
ARd07
Public Participation Requirement for PALs7/3/20064/12/2007,
72 FR 18394
 
Reg. 31.806,
ARd07
Setting the 10-year Actuals PAL Level7/3/20064/12/2007,
72 FR 18394
 
Reg. 31.807,
ARd07
Contents of the PAL Permit7/3/20064/12/2007,
72 FR 18394
 
Reg. 31.808,
ARd07
Reopening of the PAL Permit7/3/20064/12/2007,
72 FR 18394
 
Reg. 31.809,
ARd07
PAL Effective Period7/3/20064/12/2007,
72 FR 18394
 
Reg. 31.810,
ARd07
Expiration of a PAL7/3/20064/12/2007,
72 FR 18394
 
Reg. 31.811,
ARd07
Renewal of a PAL7/3/20064/12/2007,
72 FR 18394
 
Reg. 31.812,
ARd07
Increasing a PAL During the PAL Effective Period7/3/20064/12/2007,
72 FR 18394
 
Reg. 31.813,
ARd07
Monitoring Requirements for PALs7/3/20064/12/2007,
72 FR 18394
 
Reg. 31.814,
​​​​​​​ARd07
Recordkeeping Requirements7/3/20064/12/2007,
72 FR 18394
 
Reg. 31.815,
​​​​​​​ARd07
Reporting and Notification Requirements7/3/20064/12/2007,
72 FR 18394
 
Reg. 31.816,
​​​​​​​ARd07
Transition Requirements7/3/20064/12/2007,
72 FR 18394
 

 

Arkansas Regulation No. 31: Nonattainment New Source Review Requirements

Reg 31, Chapter 9: Effective Date, SIP effective May 14, 2007 (ARd07)

State citationTitle/subjectState
submittal
EPA approvalExplanation
Reg. 31.901,
​​​​​​​ARd07
Effective Date7/3/20064/12/2007,
72 FR 18394
 

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