EPA-Approved Monterey Bay Unified Air District Regulations in the California SIP
The following documents and tables contain the EPA approved rules and regulations for the Monterey Bay Unified Air Pollution Control District (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.
On this page:
- Compiled Rules and Regulations (PDF)
- Tables of Rules and Regulations
Compiled Rules and Regulations
- EPA Approved and Compiled Rules and Regulations: Monterey Bay Unified APCD (pdf)
- EPA Approved and Compiled Rules and Regulations: Monterey and Santa Cruz County Portions of the Monterey Bay Unified APCD (pdf)
- EPA Compiled Rules and Regulations: San Benito County Portions of the Monterey Bay Unified APCD (pdf)
Tables of Rules and Regulations
Air Pollution Rules and Regulations (District-Wide Applicability)
Regulation I – General Provisions
| District Citation | Title/Subject | State Effective Date | EPA Approval Date | Additional Explanation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 100 | Title | December 13, 1984 | July 13, 1987, 52 FR 26148 | Submitted on February 6, 1985. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(159)(iii)(A). |
| 101 | Definitions | February 21, 2007 | November 15, 2007, 72 FR 64156 | Submitted on August 24, 2007. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(351)(i)(B)(1). |
| 103 | Effective Date | December 13, 1984 | July 13, 1987, 52 FR 26148 | Submitted on February 6, 1985. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(159)(iii)(A). |
| 105 | Separate Zone | December 13, 1984 | July 13, 1987, 52 FR 26148 | Submitted on February 6, 1985. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(159)(iii)(A). |
| 106 | Increments of Progress | December 13, 1984 | July 13, 1987, 52 FR 26148 | Submitted on February 6, 1985. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(159)(iii)(A). |
Regulation II – Permits
| District Citation | Title/Subject | State Effective Date | EPA Approval Date | Additional Explanation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 200 | Permits Required | December 17, 1986 | July 1, 1999, 64 FR 35577 | Submitted on June 9, 1987. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(173)(i)(C)(2). |
| 201 (introductory paragraph through subparagraph (8.6)) | Source Not Requiring Permits | December 17, 1986 | February 3, 1989, 54 FR 5448 | Submitted on June 9, 1987. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(173)(i)(C)(1). |
| 201 (subparagraph (8.7 through paragraph (16)) | Source Not Requiring Permits | December 13, 1984 | July 13, 1987, 52 FR 26148 | Submitted on February 6, 1985. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(159)(iii)(A). |
| 202 | Transfer | December 13, 1984 | July 13, 1987, 52 FR 26148 | Submitted on February 6, 1985. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(159)(iii)(A). |
| 203 | Application | October 16, 2002 | March 26, 2015, 80 FR 15899 | Submitted on December 12, 2002. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(308)(i)(E)(1). |
| 204 | Cancellation of Applications | March 21, 2001 | March 26, 2015, 80 FR 15899 | Submitted on May 31, 2001. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(282)(i)(C)(2). |
| 205 | Provision of Sampling and Testing Facilities | March 21, 2001 | September 20, 2012, 77 FR 58313 | Submitted on May 31, 2001. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(282)(i)(C)(1). |
| 206 | Standards for Issuing Authorities to Construct and Permits to Operate | March 21, 2001 | March 26, 2015, 80 FR 15899 | Submitted on May 31, 2001. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(282)(i)(C)(3). |
| 207 | Review of New or Modified Sources | April 20, 2011 | March 26, 2015, 80 FR 15899 | Submitted on May 12, 2011. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(453)(i)(A)(1). |
| 212 | Public Availability of Emission Data | October 16, 2002 | March 26, 2015, 80 FR 15899 | Submitted on December 12, 2002. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(308)(i)(E)(2). |
| 213 | Continuous Emissions Monitoring | March 21, 2001 | December 9, 2002, 67 FR 72842 | Submitted on May 23, 2001. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(281)(i)(B)(1). |
| 214 | Breakdown Conditions | December 13, 1984 | July 13, 1987, 52 FR 26148 | Submitted on February 6, 1985. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(159)(iii)(A). |
| 215 | Banking of Emissions Reductions | March 26, 1997 | July 1, 1999, 64 FR 35577 | Submitted on June 3, 1997. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(258)(i)(A)(2). |
Regulation III – Fees
| District Citation | Title/Subject | State Effective Date | EPA Approval Date | Additional Explanation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 300 (excluding paragraph (i)(1)) | Permit Fees | June 14, 1978 | May 18, 1981, 46 FR 27116 | Submitted on December 17, 1979. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(58)(i)(B). Paragraph (i)(1) was disapproved – see 40 CFR 52.236(g)(1)(i). |
| 300 (part 4, paragraph 4.4 only) | Permit Fees | July 1, 1993 | January 17, 1997, 62 FR 2597 | Submitted on November 18, 1993. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(194)(i)(F)(5). Only paragraph 4.4 (“Emissions Statement”) of part 4 was approved. |
Regulation IV – Prohibitions
| District Citation | Title/Subject | State Effective Date | EPA Approval Date | Additional Explanation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 400 | Visible Emissions | August 15, 2012 | December 10, 2012, 77 FR 73322 | Submitted on September 20, 2012. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(422)(i)(A)(1). |
| 403 | Particulate Matter | February 16, 2005 | November 9, 2006, 71 FR 65740 | Submitted on July 15, 2005. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(337)(i)(D)(1). |
| 404 | Sulfur Compounds and Nitrogen Oxides | December 15, 2004 | October 14, 2005, 70 FR 60008 | Submitted on January 13, 2005. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(335)(i)(A)(3). |
| 408 | Incinerator Burning | September 15, 2004 | April 25, 2005, 70 FR 21151 | Submitted on January 13, 2005. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(335)(i)(A)(1). |
| 412 | Sulfur Content of Fuels | August 21, 2002 | September 30, 2003, 68 FR 56174 | Submitted on October 16, 2002. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(302)(i)(B)(4). |
| 413 | Removal of Sulfur Compounds | August 21, 2002 | September 30, 2003, 68 FR 56174 | Submitted on October 16, 2002. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(302)(i)(B)(4). |
| 414 | Reduction of Animal Matter | August 21, 2002 | September 16, 2003, 68 FR 54167 | Submitted on October 16, 2002. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(302)(i)(B)(3). |
| 415 | Circumvention | February 21, 2007 | January 2, 2008, 73 FR 48 | Submitted on August 24, 2007. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(351)(i)(B)(2). |
| 416 | Solvents | March 19, 2001 | July 17, 2002, 67 FR 46876 | Amended on January 17, 2001. Submitted on May 8, 2001. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(284)(i)(A)(3). |
| 417 | Storage of Organic Liquids | December 19, 2001 | February 26, 2003, 68 FR 8835 | Submitted on March 15, 2002. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(297)(i)(D)(2). |
| 418 | Transfer of Gasoline into Stationary Storage Containers | March 21, 2007 | January 2, 2008, 73 FR 48 | Submitted on August 24, 2007. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(351)(i)(B)(2). |
| 419 | Bulk Gasoline Plants and Terminals | December 13, 2000 | April 23, 2002, 67 FR 19682 | Submitted on May 8, 2001. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(284)(i)(A)(2). |
| 420 | Effluent Oil Water Separators | August 25, 1993 | February 9, 1996, 61 FR 4890 | Submitted on November 18, 1993. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(194)(i)(F)(3). |
| 421 | Violations and Determinations of Compliance | February 1, 1995 | December 9, 2002, 67 FR 72842 | Amended on December 21, 1994. Submitted on February 24, 1995. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(215)(i)(F)(1). |
| 425 | Use of Cutback Asphalt | March 26, 1997 | May 26, 2000, 65 FR 34101 | Submitted on June 3, 1997. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(258)(i)(A)(3). |
| 426 | Architectural Coatings | August 15, 2012 | January 3, 2014, 79 FR 364 | Submitted on April 22, 2013. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(429)(i)(C)(1). |
| 427 | Steam Drive Crude Oil Production Wells | October 17, 2007 | June 11, 2009, 74 FR 27714 | Submitted on March 7, 2008. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(354)(i)(D)(1). |
| 429 | Applications of Non-architectural Coatings | January 17, 2001 | October 3, 2001, 66 FR 50319 | Submitted on May 8, 2001. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(284)(i)(A)(1). |
| 431 | Emissions from Electric Power Boilers | October 17, 2001 | April 8, 2002, 67 FR 16638 | Submitted on November 7, 2001. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(292)(i)(A)(1). |
| 433 | Organic Solvent Cleaning | January 17, 2001 | March 7, 2003, 68 FR 10966 | Submitted on May 8, 2001. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(284)(i)(A)(4). |
| 434 | Coating of Metal Parts and Products | January 17, 2001 | October 3, 2001, 66 FR 50319 | Submitted on May 8, 2001. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(284)(i)(A)(1). |
| 436 | Title V: General Prohibitory Rule | November 6, 1996 | July 1, 1999, 64 FR 35577 | Adopted on May 17, 1995. Submitted on August 10, 1995. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(224)(i)(D)(1). |
| 438 | Open Outdoor Burning | September 15, 2004 | April 25, 2005, 70 FR 21151 | Submitted on January 13, 2005. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(335)(i)(A)(2). |
Regulation V – Orchard, Field Crop, or Citrus Grove Heaters
| District Citation | Title/Subject | State Effective Date | EPA Approval Date | Additional Explanation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 500 | Definition | December 13, 1984 | July 13, 1987, 52 FR 26148 | Submitted on February 6, 1985. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(159)(iii)(A). |
| 501 | Non-Complying Heaters | December 13, 1984 | July 13, 1987, 52 FR 26148 | Submitted on February 6, 1985. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(159)(iii)(A). |
| 502 | Approved Orchard Heaters | December 13, 1984 | July 13, 1987, 52 FR 26148 | Submitted on February 6, 1985. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(159)(iii)(A). |
| 503 | Condition of Heaters | December 13, 1984 | July 13, 1987, 52 FR 26148 | Submitted on February 6, 1985. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(159)(iii)(A). |
| 504 | Classification of Heaters | December 13, 1984 | July 13, 1987, 52 FR 26148 | Submitted on February 6, 1985. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(159)(iii)(A). |
| 505 | Prohibition of Sale of Heaters | December 13, 1984 | July 13, 1987, 52 FR 26148 | Submitted on February 6, 1985. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(159)(iii)(A). |
| 506 | Burning Rubber and Other Substances | December 13, 1984 | July 13, 1987, 52 FR 26148 | Submitted on February 6, 1985. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(159)(iii)(A). |
Regulation VII – Air Emergencies
| District Citation | Title/Subject | State Effective Date | EPA Approval Date | Additional Explanation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 700 | General | December 13, 1984 | July 13, 1987, 52 FR 26148 | Submitted on February 6, 1985. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(159)(iii)(A). |
| 701 | Sampling Stations | December 13, 1984 | July 13, 1987, 52 FR 26148 | Submitted on February 6, 1985. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(159)(iii)(A). |
| 702 | Air Sampling | December 13, 1984 | July 13, 1987, 52 FR 26148 | Submitted on February 6, 1985. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(159)(iii)(A). |
| 703 | Reports | December 13, 1984 | July 13, 1987, 52 FR 26148 | Submitted on February 6, 1985. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(159)(iii)(A). |
| 704 | Continuing Program of Voluntary Cooperation | December 13, 1984 | July 13, 1987, 52 FR 26148 | Submitted on February 6, 1985. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(159)(iii)(A). |
| 705 | Plans | December 13, 1984 | July 13, 1987, 52 FR 26148 | Submitted on February 6, 1985. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(159)(iii)(A). |
| 706 | Application of Rules | December 13, 1984 | July 13, 1987, 52 FR 26148 | Submitted on February 6, 1985. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(159)(iii)(A). |
| 707 | Episode Notification | December 13, 1984 | July 13, 1987, 52 FR 26148 | Submitted on February 6, 1985. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(159)(iii)(A). |
| 708 | Episode Criteria | December 13, 1984 | July 13, 1987, 52 FR 26148 | Submitted on February 6, 1985. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(159)(iii)(A). |
| 709 | First Stage Episode | December 13, 1984 | July 13, 1987, 52 FR 26148 | Submitted on February 6, 1985. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(159)(iii)(A). |
| 710 | Second Stage Episode | December 13, 1984 | July 13, 1987, 52 FR 26148 | Submitted on February 6, 1985. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(159)(iii)(A). |
| 711 | Third Stage Episode | December 13, 1984 | July 13, 1987, 52 FR 26148 | Submitted on February 6, 1985. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(159)(iii)(A). |
| 712 | Termination of Episodes | December 13, 1984 | July 13, 1987, 52 FR 26148 | Submitted on February 6, 1985. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(159)(iii)(A). |
| 713 | Enforcement | December 13, 1984 | July 13, 1987, 52 FR 26148 | Submitted on February 6, 1985. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(159)(iii)(A). |
Regulation X – Toxic Air Contaminants
| District Citation | Title/Subject | State Effective Date | EPA Approval Date | Additional Explanation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1002 | Transfer of Gasoline into Vehicle Fuel Tanks | December 17, 2014 | September 25, 2015, 80 FR 57725 | Submitted on April 7, 2015. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(461)(i)(A)(1). |
Appendices to Rules and Regulations
| District Citation | Title/Subject | State Effective Date | EPA Approval Date | Additional Explanation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Appendix G | Determining Conformity of General Federal Actions to State or Federal Implementation Plans | October 19, 1994 | April 23, 1999, 64 FR 19916 | Submitted on November 30, 1994. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(207)(i)(E)(2). |
Air Pollution Rules and Regulations (Monterey County and Santa Cruz County Portion of District)
Regulation IV – Prohibitions
| District Citation | Title/Subject | State Effective Date | EPA Approval Date | Additional Explanation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 404 (paragraph (c) only) | Specific Air Contaminants | July 1, 1971 | May 31, 1972, 37 FR 10842 | Adopted by the Monterey-Santa Cruz County Unified Air Pollution Control District. Submitted on February 21, 1972. See 40 CFR 52.220(b). Applies only to sources in Monterey and Santa Cruz Counties. See 42 FR 56605 (October 27, 1977) and 40 CFR 52.277(a)(1)(i)(A). |
| 413 | Separation of Emissions | July 1, 1971 | May 31, 1972, 37 FR 10842 | Adopted by the Monterey-Santa Cruz County Unified Air Pollution Control District. Submitted on February 21, 1972. See 40 CFR 52.220(b). Applies only to sources in Monterey and Santa Cruz Counties. |
| 414 | Combination of Emissions | July 1, 1971 | May 31, 1972, 37 FR 10842 | Adopted by the Monterey-Santa Cruz County Unified Air Pollution Control District. Submitted on February 21, 1972. See 40 CFR 52.220(b). Applies only to sources in Monterey and Santa Cruz Counties. |
Air Pollution Rules and Regulations (San Benito County Portion of District)
Regulation IV – Prohibitions
| District Citation | Title/Subject | State Effective Date | EPA Approval Date | Additional Explanation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 406 | Separation of Emissions | August 1, 1971 | May 31, 1972, 37 FR 10842 | Adopted by the San Benito County Air Pollution Control District. Submitted on February 21, 1972. See 40 CFR 52.220(b). Applies only to sources in San Benito County. |
| 407 | Combination of Emissions | August 1, 1971 | May 31, 1972, 37 FR 10842 | Adopted by the San Benito County Air Pollution Control District. Submitted on February 21, 1972. See 40 CFR 52.220(b). Applies only to sources in San Benito County. |
| 408 (paragraph (b) only) | Specific Air Contaminants | August 1, 1971 | May 31, 1972, 37 FR 10842 | Adopted by the San Benito County Air Pollution Control District. Submitted on February 21, 1972. See 40 CFR 52.220(b). Applies only to sources in San Benito County. See 42 FR 56605 (October 27, 1977) and 40 CFR 52.277(a)(1)(i)(B). |