EPA-Approved Eastern Kern County APCD Regulations in the California SIP
The following document and tables contain the EPA approved rules and regulations for the Eastern Kern County Air Pollution Control District's (APCD) 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 Rules and Regulations
Original Codification of Rules and Regulations
| District Citation | Title/Subject | State Effective Date | EPA Approval Date | Additional Explanation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.1 | Prohibitions Under State Law | January 25, 1971 | May 31, 1972, 37 FR 10842 | Submitted on February 21, 1972. See 40 CFR 52.220(b). |
Post-April 1972 Codification of Rules and Regulations
Regulation I – General Provisions
| District Citation | Title/Subject | State Effective Date | EPA Approval Date | Additional Explanation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 101 | Title | May 2, 1996 | June 3, 1999, 64 FR 29790 | Submitted on July 23, 1996. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(239)(i)(C)(1). |
| 102 | Definitions | January 13, 2011 | May 4, 2012, 77 FR 26448 | Submitted on June 21, 2011. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(391)(i)(A)(1). |
| 103 | Confidential Information | August 31, 1976 | March 22, 1978, 43 FR 11816 | Submitted on November 10, 1976. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(35)(xiii)(A). |
| 103.1 | Inspection of Public Records | May 2, 1996 | May 17, 2016, 81 FR 30484 | Submitted on July 23, 1996. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(239)(i)(C)(6). |
| 106 | Land Use | April 18, 1972 | September 22, 1972, 37 FR 19812 | Submitted on June 30, 1972. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(6). |
| 108 | Stack Monitoring | July 24, 2003 | April 22, 2004, 69 FR 21713; corrected on August 29, 2019, 84 FR 45422 | Submitted on November 4, 2003. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(321)(i)(A)(1). |
| 108.1 | Source Sampling | May 2, 1996 | August 10, 2001, 66 FR 42126 | Submitted on July 23, 1996. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(239)(i)(C)(2). |
| 108.2 | Emissions Statement Requirements | August 4, 2022 | March 18, 2025, 90 FR 12459 | Submitted on December 7, 2022, as an attachment to a letter dated November 30, 2022. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(625)(i)(A)(1). |
| 112 | Circumvention | May 2, 1996 | June 3, 1999, 64 FR 29790 | Submitted on July 23, 1996. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(239)(i)(C)(1). |
| 113 | Separation and Combination | May 2, 1996 | June 3, 1999, 64 FR 29790 | Submitted on July 23, 1996. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(239)(i)(C)(1). |
| 114 | Severability | May 2, 1996 | June 3, 1999, 64 FR 29790 | Submitted on July 23, 1996. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(239)(i)(C)(1). |
| 115 | Applicability of Emission Limits | May 2, 1996 | June 3, 1999, 64 FR 29790 | Submitted on July 23, 1996. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(239)(i)(C)(1). |
Regulation II – Permits
| District Citation | Title/Subject | State Effective Date | EPA Approval Date | Additional Explanation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 201 | Permits Required | May 2, 1996 | November 8, 2007, 72 FR 63107 | Submitted on July 23, 1996. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(239)(i)(C)(3). |
| 202 | Permit Exemptions | January 13, 2011 | July 14, 2015, 80 FR 40909 | Submitted on June 21, 2011. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(391)(i)(A)(2). |
| 202.1 | Experimental Research Operations | May 2, 1996 | November 8, 2007, 72 FR 63107 | Submitted on July 23, 1996. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(239)(i)(C)(4). |
| 203 | Transfer | April 18, 1972 | September 22, 1972, 37 FR 19812 | Submitted on June 30, 1972. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(6). |
| 205 | Permit Renewal | May 2, 1996 | December 5, 2008, 73 FR 74029 | Adopted through District Resolution dated May 2, 1996. Submitted on July 23, 1996. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(239)(i)(C)(5). |
| 208 | Standards for Granting Applications | September 17, 1998 | April 22, 2004, 69 FR 21713 | Submitted on October 27, 1998. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(260)(i)(C)(1). |
| 209 | Conditional Approval | April 18, 1972 | September 22, 1972, 37 FR 19812 | Submitted on June 30, 1972. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(6). |
| 209.1 | Permit Conditions | May 2, 1996 | November 8, 2007, 72 FR 63107 | Submitted on July 23, 1996. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(239)(i)(C)(4). |
| 210.1 (excluding paragraph (3)(E)) | Standard for Authority to Construct | March 6, 1980 | August 21, 1981, 46 FR 42450 | Submitted on April 15, 1980. See 40 CFR 52.233(a)(4)(i) and 40 CFR 52.220(c)(76)(i)(A). |
| 210.1A | Major New and Modified Stationary Source Review (MNSR) | August 4, 2022 | December 5, 2022, 87 FR 74316 | Submitted on October 5, 2022. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(590)(i)(A)(1). |
| 210.2 | Standards for Permits to Operate | May 2, 1996 | November 8, 2007, 72 FR 63107 | Submitted on July 23, 1996. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(239)(i)(C)(4). |
| 210.4 | Prevention of Significant Deterioration | February 8, 2013 | December 10, 2012, 77 FR 73316 | Adopted on January 12, 2012. Submitted on April 25, 2012. Effective upon effective date of EPA approval. Final approval of Rule 210.4 is based, in part, on the clarifications contained in: (1) Letter dated July 19, 2012 from David L. Jones, EKAPCD, to Gerardo Rios, United States Environmental Protection Agency Region 9, regarding Clarifications of District Rule 210.4 and 40 CFR 51.166; and (2) Letter dated August 21, 2012 from David L. Jones, EKAPCD, to Gerardo Rios, United States Environmental Protection Agency Region 9, regarding Clarifications of District Rule 210.4 and 40 CFR 52.21(k)(2). These letters will be listed in 40 CFR 52.220(e). See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(419)(i)(A))(1). |
| 210.5 | Visibility Protection | May 2, 1996 | November 8, 2007, 72 FR 63107 | Submitted on July 23, 1996. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(239)(i)(C)(4). |
Regulation IV – Prohibitions
| District Citation | Title/Subject | State Effective Date | EPA Approval Date | Additional Explanation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 401 | Visible Emissions | November 29, 1993 | July 17, 2001, 66 FR 37151 | Submitted on March 29, 1994. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(196)(i)(F)(4). |
| 402 | Fugitive Dust | November 3, 2004 | August 13, 2009, 74 FR 40750 | Submitted on January 13, 2005. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(335)(i)(E)(1). |
| 404.1 | Particulate Matter Concentration | January 24, 2007 | January 17, 2008, 73 FR 3192 | Adopted by the Kern County air district through Resolution No. 2007-001-01, Reference No. Item 5, Adoption of Amendments to Rules and Regulations of the Kern County Air Pollution Control District; to Wit: Rule 404.1. Submitted on August 24, 2007. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(351)(i)(D)(1) and 40 CFR 52.220(c)(351)(i)(D)(1)(i). |
| 405 | Particulate Matter – Emission Rate | July 18, 1983 | May 3, 1984, 49 FR 18824 | Submitted on August 30, 1983. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(140)(ii)(A) |
| 405 | Particulate Matter – Emission Rate | March 19, 1974 | August 22, 1977, 42 FR 42219 | Submitted on July 19, 1974. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(24)(vii)(A). Partially superseded by approval of an amended version of Rule 405 on May 3, 1984. |
| 406.2 | Process Weight – Portland Cement Kilns | April 18, 1972 | September 22, 1972, 37 FR 19812 | Submitted on June 30, 1972. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(6). |
| 407 | Sulfur Compounds | April 18, 1972 | September 22, 1972, 37 FR 19812 | Submitted on June 30, 1972. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(6). |
| 407.1 | Disposal of Solid or Liquid Wastes | April 18, 1972 | September 22, 1972, 37 FR 19812 | Submitted on June 30, 1972. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(6). |
| 409 | Fuel Burning Equipment – Combustion Contaminants | May 7, 1998 | May 18, 1999, 64 FR 26876 | Submitted on June 23, 1998. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(256)(i)(C)(2). |
| 410 | Organic Solvents | December 17, 1974 | August 22, 1977, 42 FR 42219 | Submitted on January 10, 1975. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(26)(xii)(A). |
| 410.1A | Architectural Coating Controls | January 1, 2011 | July 6, 2011, 76 FR 39303 | Adopted by the Eastern Kern air district on March 11, 2010. Submitted on July 20, 2010. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(381)(i)(B)(2). |
| 410.2 | Disposal and Evaporation of Solvents | April 18, 1972 | September 22, 1972, 37 FR 19812 | Submitted on June 30, 1972. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(6). |
| 410.3 | Organic Solvent Degreasing Operations | May 7, 1998 | April 2, 1999, 64 FR 15922 | Submitted on June 23, 1998. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(256)(i)(C)(2). |
| 410.4 | Metal, Plastic, and Pleasure Craft Parts and Products Coating Operations | March 13, 2014 | May 17, 2016, 81 FR 30484 | Submitted on July 25, 2014. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(447)(i)(D)(2). |
| 410.4A | Motor Vehicle and Mobile Equipment Refinishing Operations | March 13, 2014 | July 25, 2016, 81 FR 48346 | Submitted on July 25, 2014. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(447)(i)(D)(5). |
| 410.5 | Cutback, Slow Cure and Emulsified Asphalt, Paving and Maintenance Operations | March 7, 1996 | February 6, 1998, 63 FR 6073 | Submitted on May 10, 1996. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(231)(i)(B)(2). |
| 410.6 | Perchloroethylene Dry Cleaning Systems | May 6, 1991 | April 24, 1992, 57 FR 15026 | Submitted on May 30, 1991. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(185)(i)(A)(1). |
| 410.6A | Petroleum Solvent Dry Cleaning Operations | May 6, 1991 | April 24, 1992, 57 FR 15026 | Submitted on May 30, 1991. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(185)(i)(A)(1). |
| 410.7 | Graphic Arts | March 7, 1996 | November 13, 1998, 63 FR 63410 | Submitted on May 10, 1996. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(231)(i)(B)(4). |
| 410.8 | Aerospace Assembly and Coating Operations | March 13, 2014 | May 17, 2016, 81 FR 30484 | Submitted on July 25, 2014. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(447)(i)(D)(3). |
| 410.9 | Wood Products Surface Coating Operations | March 13, 2014 | June 16, 2016, 81 FR 39211 | Submitted on July 25, 2014. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(447)(i)(D)(4). |
| 411 | Storage of Organic Liquids | March 7, 1996 | February 6, 1998, 63 FR 6073 | Submitted on May 10, 1996. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(231)(i)(B)(2). |
| 412 | Transfer of Gasoline into Stationary Storage Containers, Delivery Vessels, and Bulk Plants | May 6, 1991 | February 15, 1995, 60 FR 8565 | Submitted on May 30, 1991. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(185)(i)(A)(7). |
| 412.1 | Transfer of Gasoline into Vehicle Fuel Tanks | November 9, 1992 | October 7, 1996, 61 FR 52297 | Submitted on January 11, 1993. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(191)(i)(D)(1). |
| 413 | Organic Liquid Loading | March 7, 1996 | February 3, 2000, 65 FR 5259 | Submitted on May 10, 1996. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(231)(i)(B)(7). |
| 414 | Wastewater Separators | March 7, 1996 | August 17, 1998, 63 FR 43881 | Submitted on May 10, 1996. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(231)(i)(B)(3). |
| 414.1 | Valves, Pressure Relief Valves, Flanges, Threaded Connections and Process Drains at Petroleum Refineries and Chemical Plants | March 7, 1996 | February 3, 2000, 65 FR 5259 | Submitted on May 10, 1996. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(231)(i)(B)(7). |
| 414.5 | Pump and Compressor Seals at Petroleum Refineries and Chemical Plants | March 7, 1996 | February 6, 1998, 63 FR 6073 | Submitted on May 10, 1996. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(231)(i)(B)(2). |
| 415 | Reduction of Animal Matter | April 18, 1972 | September 22, 1972, 37 FR 19812 | Submitted on June 30, 1972. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(6). |
| 416 | Open Burning | July 11, 1996 | August 19, 1999, 64 FR 45170 | Submitted on October 18, 1996. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(241)(i)(D)(1). |
| 416.1 | Wood Burning Heaters and Wood Burning Fireplaces | July 8, 2004 | March 8, 2005, 70 FR 11123 | Submitted on September 23, 2004. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(334)(i)(A)(1). |
| 417 | Agricultural and Prescribed Burning | July 24, 2003 | April 22, 2004, 69 FR 21713; corrected on August 29, 2019, 84 FR 45422 | Submitted on November 4, 2003. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(321)(i)(A)(1). |
| 418 | Incinerator Burning | April 18, 1972 | September 22, 1972, 37 FR 19812 | Submitted on June 30, 1972. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(6). |
| 421 | Orchard Heaters | April 18, 1972 | September 22, 1972, 37 FR 19812 | Submitted on June 30, 1972. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(6). |
| 424 | Residential Water Heaters (Oxides of Nitrogen) | April 19, 1993 | October 28, 1999, 64 FR 57991 | Submitted on November 18, 1993. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(194)(i)(B)(4). |
| 425 | Stationary Gas Turbines (Oxides of Nitrogen) | November 13, 2024 | November 20, 2025, 90 FR 52242 | Submitted on December 12, 2024. |
| 425.1 | Hot Mix Asphalt Paving Plants (Oxides of Nitrogen) | October 13, 1994 | August 1, 2000, 65 FR 46873 | Submitted on October 19, 1994. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(202)(i)(B)(2). |
| 425.2 | Boilers, Steam Generators, and Process Heaters (Oxides of Nitrogen) | March 8, 2018 | September 10, 2021, 86 FR 50645; corrected at 86 FR 56838 (October 13, 2021) | Submitted on August 22, 2018. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(520)(i)(B)(1). |
| 425.3 | Portland Cement Kilns (Oxides of Nitrogen) | March 08, 2018 | June 5, 2023, 88 FR 36479 | Submitted on August 22, 2018. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(520)(i)(B)(2). |
| 426 | Experimental Research Operations | December 15, 1980 | July 6, 1982, 47 FR 29231 | Submitted on March 23, 1981. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(95)(i)(C). |
| 427 | Stationary Piston Engines (Oxides of Nitrogen) | November 1, 2001 | February 26, 2002, 67 FR 8724 | Submitted on December 14, 2001. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(290)(i)(A)(1). |
| 431 | Propellant Combustion and Rocket Testing | March 8, 2007 | January 17, 2008, 73 FR 3192 | Adopted by the Kern County air district through Resolution No. 2007-003-03, Reference No. Item 3, Adoption of Amendments to Rules and Regulations of the Kern County Air Pollution Control District; to Wit: Rule 431 (Propellant Combustion and Rocket Testing). Submitted on August 24, 2007. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(351)(i)(D)(2) and 40 CFR 52.220(c)(351)(i)(D)(2)(i). |
| 432 | Polyester Resin Operations | March 13, 2014 | June 5, 2015, 80 FR 32026 | Submitted on July 25, 2014. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(447)(i)(D)(1). |
Regulation VI – Air Pollution Emergency Contingency Plan
| District Citation | Title/Subject | State Effective Date | EPA Approval Date | Additional Explanation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 601 | General Statement | March 19, 1974 | June 4, 1980, 45 FR 37689 | Submitted on July 19, 1974. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(24)(vii)(C). |
| 602 | Applicable Areas | March 19, 1974 | June 4, 1980, 45 FR 37689 | Submitted on July 19, 1974. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(24)(vii)(C). |
| 603 | Episode Criteria Levels | June 29, 1981 | June 21, 1982, 47 FR 26618 | Submitted on July 30, 1981. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(101)(ii)(A). |
| 604 | Episode Stages | March 19, 1974 | June 4, 1980, 45 FR 37689 | Submitted on July 19, 1974. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(24)(vii)(C). |
| 605 | Division of Responsibility | March 19, 1974 | June 4, 1980, 45 FR 37689 | Submitted on July 19, 1974. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(24)(vii)(C). |
| 606 | Administration of Emergency Program | March 19, 1974 | June 4, 1980, 45 FR 37689 | Submitted on July 19, 1974. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(24)(vii)(C). |
| 607 | Advisory of High Air Pollution Potential | March 19, 1974 | June 4, 1980, 45 FR 37689 | Submitted on July 19, 1974. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(24)(vii)(C). |
| 608 | Declaration of Episode | March 19, 1974 | June 4, 1980, 45 FR 37689 | Submitted on July 19, 1974. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(24)(vii)(C). |
| 609 | Episode Action Stage 1 (Health Advisory - Alert) | June 29, 1981 | June 21, 1982, 47 FR 26618 | Submitted on July 30, 1981. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(101)(ii)(A). |
| 610 | Episode Action Stage 2 (Warning) | June 29, 1981 | June 21, 1982, 47 FR 26618 | Submitted on July 30, 1981. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(101)(ii)(A). |
| 611 | Episode Action Stage 3 (Emergency) | June 29, 1981 | June 21, 1982, 47 FR 26618 | Submitted on July 30, 1981. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(101)(ii)(A). |
| 612 | Episode Termination | March 19, 1974 | June 4, 1980, 45 FR 37689 | Submitted on July 19, 1974. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(24)(vii)(C). |
| 613 | Stationary Source Curtailment Plans and Traffic Abatement Plans | June 29, 1981 | June 21, 1982, 47 FR 26618 | Submitted on July 30, 1981. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(101)(ii)(A). |
| 614 | Episode Abatement Plan | March 19, 1974 | June 4, 1980, 45 FR 37689 | Submitted on July 19, 1974. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(24)(vii)(C). |
| 615 | Enforcement | March 19, 1974 | June 4, 1980, 45 FR 37689 | Submitted on July 19, 1974. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(24)(vii)(C). |