EPA-Approved Imperial County APCD Regulations in the California SIP
The following document contains the EPA approved rules and regulations for the Imperial County 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.
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Compiled Rules and Regulations
Tables of Rules and Regulations
Regulation I – General Provisions
| District Citation | Title/Subject | State Effective Date | EPA Approval Date | Additional Explanation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 100 | Rule Citation | September 14, 1999 | October 10, 2001, 66 FR 51578 | Submitted on May 26, 2000. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(279)(i)(A)(6). |
| 101 | Definitions | September 11, 2018 | August 29, 2019, 84 FR 45418 | Submitted on October 29, 2018. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(523)(i)(A)(1). |
| 102 | Public Records | November 19, 1985 | February 3, 1989, 54 FR 5448 | Submitted on June 9, 1987. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(173)(i)(B)(1). |
| 103 | Inspection of Public Records | June 1, 1977 | August 11, 1978, 43 FR 35694 | Submitted on November 4, 1977. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(42)(i)(A). |
| 107 | Conditional Approval | October 18, 1971 | May 31, 1972, 37 FR 10842 | Submitted on February 21, 1972. See 40 CFR 52.220(b). |
| 107 | Land Use | June 1, 1977 | August 11, 1978, 43 FR 35694 | Submitted on November 4, 1977. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(42)(i)(A). |
| 109 | Source Sampling | September 14, 1999 | August 10, 2001, 66 FR 42126 | Submitted on May 26, 2000. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(279)(i)(A)(4). |
| 110 | Stack Monitoring | September 14, 1999 | August 10, 2001, 66 FR 42126 | Submitted on May 26, 2000. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(279)(i)(A)(4). |
| 112 | Annual Renewal | October 18, 1971 | May 31, 1972, 37 FR 10842 | Submitted on February 21, 1972. See 40 CFR 52.220(b). |
| 113 | Circumvention | September 14, 1999 | October 10, 2001, 66 FR 51578 | Submitted on May 26, 2000. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(279)(i)(A)(6). |
| 114 | Severability Clause | June 1, 1977 | August 11, 1978, 43 FR 35694 | Submitted on November 4, 1977. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(42)(i)(A). |
| 115 | Legal Application and Incorporation of Other Regulations | September 14, 1999 | March 21, 2003, 68 FR 13843 | Submitted on May 26, 2000. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(279)(i)(A)(10). |
| 116 | Emissions Statement and Certification | November 3, 2020 | July 29, 2022, 87 FR 45657 | Submitted on February 19, 2021 as an attachment to a letter dated February 18, 2021. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(562)(i)(A)(2) and 40 CFR 52.220(c)(583)(i)(A)(1). |
Regulation II – Permits
| District Citation | Title/Subject | State Effective Date | EPA Approval Date | Additional Explanation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 201 | Permits Required | October 10, 2006 | May 9, 2011, 76 FR 26615 | Submitted on August 24, 2007. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(351)(i)(A)(3). |
| 202 | Exemptions | February 9, 2016 | June 8, 2017, 82 FR 26594 | Submitted on April 21, 2016. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(485)(i)(A)(2). |
| 203 | Transfer | September 14, 1999 | January 3, 2007, 72 FR 9 | Submitted on May 26, 2000. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(279)(i)(A)(14). |
| 204 | Applications | September 14, 1999 | June 14, 2017, 82 FR 27125 | Submitted on May 26, 2000. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(279)(i)(A)(15). |
| 204 | Enforcement Procedures | September 1, 1972 | May 11, 1977, 42 FR 23804; corrected on August 22, 1977, 42 FR 42219 | Submitted on July 25, 1973. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(21)(xi)(A). |
| 205 | Cancellation of Applications | September 14, 1999 | January 3, 2007, 72 FR 9 | Submitted on May 26, 2000. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(279)(i)(A)(14). |
| 205 | Burning Permit | September 1, 1972 | May 11, 1977, 42 FR 23804; corrected on August 22, 1977, 42 FR 42219 | Submitted on July 25, 1973. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(21)(xi)(A). |
| 206 | Processing of Applications | October 22, 2013 | June 14, 2017, 82 FR 27125; corrected on September 5, 2017, 82 FR 41895 | Submitted on February 10, 2014. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(442)(i)(A)(5). |
| 207 (except subsections C.1.c, C.2.a, C.2.b, D.1.g, and D.3.b) | New and Modified Stationary Source Review | September 11, 2018 | August 26, 2019, 84 FR 44545 | Submitted on October 5, 2018. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(522)(i)(A)(1). |
| 208 | Permit to Operate | September 14, 1999 | January 3, 2007, 72 FR 9 | Submitted on May 26, 2000. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(279)(i)(A)(13). |
| 217 | Large Confined Animal Facilities (LCAF) Permit Required | February 9, 2016 | June 8, 2017, 82 FR 26594 | Submitted on April 21, 2016. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(485)(i)(A)(3). |
Regulation IV – Prohibitions
| District Citation | Title/Subject | State Effective Date | EPA Approval Date | Additional Explanation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 400 | Fuel Burning Equipment – Oxides of Nitrogen | September 14, 1999 | March 24, 2003, 68 FR 14161 | Submitted on May 26, 2000. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(279)(i)(A)(11). |
| 400.1 | Stationary Gas Turbines – Reasonably Available Control Technology (RACT) | February 23, 2010 | January 18, 2012, 77 FR 2469 | Submitted on July 20, 2010. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(381)(i)(A)(5). |
| 400.2 | Boilers, Process Heaters and Steam Generators | February 23, 2010 | January 7, 2013, 78 FR 896 | Submitted on July 20, 2010. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(381)(i)(A)(7). |
| 400.3 | Internal Combustion Engines | October 22, 2013 | October 6, 2014, 79 FR 60070 | Submitted on February 10, 2014. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(442)(i)(A)(2). |
| 400.4 | Emissions of Oxides of Nitrogen from Wallboard Kilns | October 22, 2013 | October 6, 2014, 79 FR 60070 | Submitted on February 10, 2014. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(442)(i)(A)(3). |
| 400.6 | Natural Gas Fired Water Heaters | November 26, 2019 | May 7, 2021, 86 FR 24500 | Submitted on February 6, 2020. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(546)(i)(B)(1). |
| 401 | Opacity of Emissions | November 19, 1985 | February 3, 1989, 54 FR 5448 | Submitted on June 9, 1987. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(173)(i)(B)(1). |
| 402 | Exceptions | November 19, 1985 | February 3, 1989, 54 FR 5448 | Submitted on June 9, 1987. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(173)(i)(B)(1). |
| 403 | General Limitations on the Discharge of Air Contaminants | May 18, 2004 | November 16, 2004, 69 FR 67058 | Submitted on July 19, 2004. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(332)(i)(A)(1). |
| 405 | Sulfur Compounds Emissions Standards, Limitations and Prohibitions | May 18, 2004 | November 16, 2004, 69 FR 67058 | Submitted on July 19, 2004. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(332)(i)(A)(1). |
| 408 | Frost Protection | September 14, 1999 | July 11, 2001, 66 FR 36170 | Submitted on May 26, 2000. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(279)(i)(A)(2). |
| 409 | Incinerators | September 14, 1999 | July 11, 2001, 66 FR 36170 | Submitted on May 26, 2000. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(279)(i)(A)(2). |
| 410 | Scavenger Plants | February 27, 1979 | January 27, 1981, 46 FR 8471 | Submitted on October 15, 1979. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(52)(ii)(B). |
| 412 | Soil Decontamination Operations | January 16, 2001 | November 5, 2002, 67 FR 67313 | Submitted on October 30, 2001. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(288)(i)(D)(1). |
| 413 | Organic Solvent Degreasing Operations | January 16, 2001 | November 5, 2002, 67 FR 67313 | Submitted on October 30, 2001. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(288)(i)(D)(1). |
| 414 | Storage of Reactive Organic Compound Liquids | May 18, 2004 | November 24, 2008, 73 FR 70883 | Submitted on July 19, 2004. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(332)(i)(A)(4). |
| 415 | Transfer and Storage of Gasoline | November 3, 2020 | September 2, 2021, 86 FR 49248 | Submitted on February 19, 2021 by the Governor’s designee as an attachment to a letter dated February 18, 2021. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(562)(i)(A)(1). |
| 416 | Oil-Effluent Water Separators | September 14, 1999 | July 26, 2001, 66 FR 38939 | Submitted on May 26, 2000. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(279)(i)(A)(3). |
| 417 | Organic Solvents | September 14, 1999 | November 5, 2002, 67 FR 67313 | Submitted on May 26, 2000. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(279)(i)(A)(8). |
| 418 | Disposal and Evaporation of Solvents | February 27, 1979 | January 27, 1981, 46 FR 8471 | Submitted on October 15, 1979. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(52)(ii)(B). |
| 419 | Reduction of Animal Matter | February 27, 1979 | January 27, 1981, 46 FR 8471 | Submitted on October 15, 1979. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(52)(ii)(B). |
| 420 | Beef Feedlots | October 10, 2006 | November 10, 2010, 75 FR 69002 | Submitted on August 24, 2007. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(351)(i)(A)(2). |
| 421 | Open Burning | September 14, 1999 | July 11, 2001, 66 FR 36170 | Submitted on May 26, 2000. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(279)(i)(A)(2). |
| 424 | Architectural Coatings | February 23, 2010 | July 6, 2011, 76 FR 39303 | Submitted on July 20, 2010. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(381)(i)(A)(2). |
| 425 | Aerospace Coating Operations | February 23, 2010 | November 1, 2011, 76 FR 67369 | Submitted on July 20, 2010. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(381)(i)(A)(3). |
| 426 | Cutback Asphalt and Emulsified Paving Materials | September 14, 1999 | April 19, 2001, 66 FR 20084 | Submitted on May 26, 2000. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(279)(i)(A)(1). |
| 427 | Automotive Refinishing Operations | February 23, 2010 | November 1, 2011, 76 FR 67369 | Submitted on July 20, 2010. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(381)(i)(A)(4). |
| 428 (except section E.4.2) | Wood Burning Appliances | September 11, 2018 | August 29, 2019, 84 FR 45418 | Submitted on October 29, 2018. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(523)(i)(A)(2). |
| 429 | Mandatory Episodic Curtailment of Wood and Other Solid Fuel Burning | September 11, 2018 | August 29, 2019, 84 FR 45418 | Submitted on October 29, 2018. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(523)(i)(A)(3). |
Regulation VI – Emergency Regulations
| District Citation | Title/Subject | State Effective Date | EPA Approval Date | Additional Explanation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 601 | General | June 1, 1977 | June 3, 1980, 45 FR 37428 | Submitted on November 4, 1977. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(42)(i)(C). |
| 602 (excluding those portions that pertain to the criteria levels for carbon monoxide and sulfur dioxide) | Episode Criteria Levels | June 1, 1977 | June 3, 1980, 45 FR 37428 | Submitted on November 4, 1977. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(42)(i)(C). Supplemented by the provisions in 40 CFR 52.274(p). |
| 603 | Episode Stages | June 1, 1977 | June 3, 1980, 45 FR 37428 | Submitted on November 4, 1977. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(42)(i)(C). |
| 604 | Division of Responsibility for Abatement Action | June 1, 1977 | June 3, 1980, 45 FR 37428 | Submitted on November 4, 1977. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(42)(i)(C). |
| 605 | Administration of Emergency Program | June 1, 1977 | June 3, 1980, 45 FR 37428 | Submitted on November 4, 1977. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(42)(i)(C). |
| 606 | Advisory of High Air Pollution Potential | June 1, 1977 | June 3, 1980, 45 FR 37428 | Submitted on November 4, 1977. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(42)(i)(C). |
| 607 | Declaration of Episode | June 1, 1977 | June 3, 1980, 45 FR 37428 | Submitted on November 4, 1977. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(42)(i)(C). |
| 608 | Episode Action Stage 1 (Health Advisory – Alert) | June 1, 1977 | June 3, 1980, 45 FR 37428 | Submitted on November 4, 1977. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(42)(i)(C). |
| 609 | Episode Action Stage 2 (Warning) | June 1, 1977 | June 3, 1980, 45 FR 37428 | Submitted on November 4, 1977. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(42)(i)(C). |
| 610 | Episode Action Stage 3 (Emergency) | June 1, 1977 | June 3, 1980, 45 FR 37428 | Submitted on November 4, 1977. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(42)(i)(C). |
| 611 | Episode Termination | June 1, 1977 | June 3, 1980, 45 FR 37428 | Submitted on November 4, 1977. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(42)(i)(C). |
| 612 | Stationary Source Curtailment | June 1, 1977 | June 3, 1980, 45 FR 37428 | Submitted on November 4, 1977. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(42)(i)(C). Supplemented by the provisions in 40 CFR 52.274(p). |
| 613 | Episode Abatement Plan | June 1, 1977 | June 3, 1980, 45 FR 37428 | Submitted on November 4, 1977. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(42)(i)(C). |
| 614 | Enforcement | June 1, 1977 | June 3, 1980, 45 FR 37428 | Submitted on November 4, 1977. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(42)(i)(C). |
Regulation VII – Agricultural Burning
| District Citation | Title/Subject | State Effective Date | EPA Approval Date | Additional Explanation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 701 | Agricultural Burning | August 13, 2002 | January 31, 2003, 68 FR 4929 | Submitted on October 16, 2002. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(302)(i)(A)(1). |
| 702 | Range Improvement Burning | September 14, 1999 | July 11, 2001, 66 FR 36170 | Submitted on May 26, 2000. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(279)(i)(A)(2). |
Regulation VIII – Fugitive Dust Rules
| District Citation | Title/Subject | State Effective Date | EPA Approval Date | Additional Explanation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 800 | General Requirements for Control of Fine Particulate Matter (PM-10) | October 16, 2012 | April 22, 2013, 78 FR 23677 | Submitted on November 7, 2012. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(424)(i)(A)(1). |
| 801 | Construction and Earthmoving Activities | November 8, 2005 | July 8, 2010, 75 FR 39366 | Submitted on June 16, 2006. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(345)(i)(E)(2). |
| 802 | Bulk Materials | November 8, 2005 | July 8, 2010, 75 FR 39366 | Submitted on June 16, 2006. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(345)(i)(E)(2). |
| 803 | Carry-Out and Track-Out | November 8, 2005 | July 8, 2010, 75 FR 39366 | Submitted on June 16, 2006. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(345)(i)(E)(2). |
| 804 | Open Areas | September 11, 2018 | August 29, 2019, 84 FR 45418 | Submitted on October 29, 2018. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(523)(i)(A)(4). |
| 805 | Paved and Unpaved Roads | October 16, 2012 | April 22, 2013, 78 FR 23677 | Submitted on November 7, 2012. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(424)(i)(A)(3). |
| 806 | Conservation Management Practices | October 16, 2012 | April 22, 2013, 78 FR 23677 | Submitted on November 7, 2012. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(424)(i)(A)(4). |
Regulation IX
| District Citation | Title/Subject | State Effective Date | EPA Approval Date | Additional Explanation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 904 | Prevention of Significant Deterioration (PSD) Permit Program | December 20, 2011 | December 10, 2012, 77 FR 73316 | Submitted on February 23, 2012. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(411)(i)(E)(1). Final approval of this rule is based, in part, on the clarifications contained in letters dated July 10, 2012 and August 21, 2012 from Brad Poirez, Imperial County APCD, to Gerardo Rios, EPA Region 9. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(411)(ii)(A)(1) and (2). |
| 910 | Enhanced Monitoring | March 21, 1995 | August 28, 2014, 79 FR 51261 | Submitted on June 16, 1995. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(222)(i)(F)(1). |
| 925 | General Conformity | November 29, 1994 | April 23, 1999, 64 FR 19916 | Submitted on February 24, 1995. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(215)(i)(E)(1). |