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EPA-Approved Mojave Desert Air District Regulations in the California SIP

EPA’s Pacific Southwest (Region 9) implements and enforces federal environmental laws in Arizona, California, Hawaii, Nevada, the Pacific Islands, and 148 Tribal Nations.

The following documents and tables contain the EPA approved rules and regulations for the Mojave Desert Air Quality Management District (AQMD) 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 (PDFs)
  • Tables of Rules and Regulations

District-Wide Tables

  • Regulation I - General Provisions
  • Regulation II - Permits
  • Regulation IV - Prohibitions
  • Regulation XI - Source Specific Standards
  • Regulation XIII - New Source Review
  • Regulation XIV - Emissions Reduction Credit Banking
  • Regulation XX - Conformity

Riverside County Tables

  • Original Codification of Rules and Regulations
  • Recodification of Rules and Regulations
    • Regulation I - General Provisions
    • Regulation II - Permits
    • Regulation IV - Prohibitions
    • Regulation VII - Emergencies
    • Regulation XI – Source-Specific Standards

San Bernardino County Tables

  • Original Codification of Rules and Regulations
  • Recodification of Rules and Regulations
    • Regulation I - General Provisions
    • Regulation II - Permits
    • Regulation IV - Prohibitions
    • Regulation VII - Emergencies

Compiled Rules and Regulations

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  • EPA Approved and Compiled Rules and Regulations: Mojave Desert AQMD (pdf) (34.29 MB, April 21, 2025)
    EPA approved and compiled rules and regulations of the Mojave Desert Air Quality Management District (AQMD) portion of the California State Implementation Plan (SIP).
  • EPA Approved and Compiled Rules and Regulations: Riverside County Portion of Mojave Desert AQMD (pdf) (17.71 MB, December 2024)
    EPA approved and compiled rules and regulations of the Riverside County portion of the Mojave Desert Air Quality Management District (AQMD) portion of the California State Implementation Plan (SIP).
  • EPA Approved and Compiled Rules and Regulations: San Bernardino County Portion of the Mojave Desert AQMD (pdf) (4.33 MB, December 2024)
    EPA approved and compiled rules and regulations of the EPA compiled rules and regulations of the EPA compiled rules and regulations of the San Bernardino County Portion of Mojave Desert Air Quality Management District (AQMD) portion of the California State Implementation Plan (SIP).

EPA-Approved Mojave Desert AQMD Regulations

Rules and Regulations (District-Wide)

Regulation I – General Provisions

District Citation Title/Subject State Effective Date EPA Approval Date Additional Explanation
102 Definition of Terms January 28, 2019 November 12, 2020, 85 FR 71846 Submitted by CARB on August 19, 2019. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(542)(i)(A)(1).
103 Description of District Boundaries June 28, 1995 June 3, 1999, 64 FR 29790 Submitted by CARB on August 10, 1995. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(224)(i)(C)(2).
104 Reporting of Source Test Data and Analyses December 19, 1988 December 4, 2024, 89 FR 96103 Submitted on October 13, 2023. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(622)(i)(A)(1).

Regulation II – Permits

District Citation Title/Subject State Effective Date EPA Approval Date Additional Explanation
206 Posting of Permit to Operate February 22, 2021 June 30, 2023, 88 FR 42258 Submitted by CARB on October 15, 2021
See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(601)(i)(A)(1)
219 Equipment Not Requiring a Permit January 25, 2021 June 30, 2023, 88 FR 42258 Submitted by CARB on July 23, 2021
See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(600)(i)(A)(1)
221 Federal Operating Permit Requirement December 21, 1994 February 5, 1996, 61 FR 4217 Submitted by CARB on March 31, 1995. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(216)(i)(A)(2).
222 Limitations on Potential to Emit July 31, 1995 August 31, 2004, 69 FR 53005 Submitted by CARB on October 13, 1995. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(225)(i)(H)(1).

Regulation IV – Prohibitions

District Citation Title/Subject State Effective Date EPA Approval Date Additional Explanation
403.1 Fugitive Dust Control for the Searles Valley Planning Area November 25, 1996 August 13, 2009, 74 FR 40750 Submitted by CARB on March 3, 1997. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(244)(i)(C)(2).
404 Particulate Matter – Concentration July 25, 1977 December 4, 2024, 89 FR 96103 Submitted on May 11, 2023, as an attachment to a letter dated May 10, 2023. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(610)(i)(D)(1).
405 Solid Particulate Matter – Weight July 25, 1977 December 4, 2024, 89 FR 96103 Submitted on May 11, 2023, as an attachment to a letter dated May 10, 2023. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(610)(i)(D)(2).
407 Solid and Liquid Air Contaminants Circumvention July 25, 1977 December 4, 2024, 89 FR 96103 Submitted on September 23, 2022. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(620)(i)(A)(1).
408 Circumvention July 25, 1977 December 4, 2024, 89 FR 96103 Submitted on May 11, 2023, as an attachment to a letter dated May 10, 2023. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(610)(i)(D)(3)
409 Combustion Contaminants July 25, 1977 December 4, 2024, 89 FR 96103 Submitted on May 11, 2023, as an attachment to a letter dated May 10, 2023. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(610)(i)(D)(4).
442 Usage of Solvents February 27, 2006 September 17, 2007, 72 FR 52791 Submitted by CARB on October 5, 2006. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(347)(i)(C)(1).
443 Labeling of Solvents July 25, 1977 December 4, 2024, 89 FR 96103 Submitted on May 11, 2023, as an attachment to a letter dated May 10, 2023. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(610)(i)(D)(5).
444 Open Outdoor Fires September 25, 2006 October 31, 2007, 72 FR 61525 Submitted by CARB on May 8, 2007. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(350)(i)(B)(1).
461 Gasoline Transfer and Dispensing January 22, 2018 May 1, 2020, 85 FR 25293 Submitted by CARB on May 23, 2018. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(518)(i)(A)(3).
462 Organic Liquid Loading January 22, 2018 May 1, 2020, 85 FR 25293 Submitted by CARB on May 23, 2018. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(518)(i)(A)(4).
463 Storage of Organic Liquids January 22, 2018 May 1, 2020, 85 FR 25293 Submitted by CARB on May 23, 2018. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(518)(i)(A)(5).
464 Oil-Water Separators June 23, 2014 June 5, 2015, 80 FR 32026 Submitted by CARB on November 6, 2014. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(457)(i)(B)(1).
468 Sulfur Recovery Units July 25, 1977 December 4, 2024, 89 FR 96103 Submitted on November 30, 2022, as an attachment to a letter dated November 22, 2022. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(621)(i)(A)(1).
469 Sulfuric Acid Units July 25, 1977 December 4, 2024, 89 FR 96103 Submitted on November 30, 2022, as an attachment to a letter dated November 22, 2022. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(621)(i)(A)(2).
471 Asphalt Roofing Operations December 21, 1994 February 29, 1996, 61 FR 7706 Submitted by CARB on December 22, 1994. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(210)(i)(C)(2).
472 Reduction of Animal Matter July 25, 1977 December 4, 2024, 89 FR 96103 Submitted on May 11, 2023, as an attachment to a letter dated May 10, 2023. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(610)(i)(D)(6).
474 Fuel Burning Equipment August 25, 1997 January 11, 1999, 64 FR 1517 Submitted by CARB on March 10, 1998. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(254)(i)(H)(1).
475 Electric Power Generating Equipment August 25, 1997 January 11, 1999, 64 FR 1517 Submitted by CARB on March 10, 1998. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(254)(i)(H)(1).
476 Steam Generating Equipment August 25, 1997 January 11, 1999, 64 FR 1517 Submitted by CARB on March 10, 1998. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(254)(i)(H)(1).

Regulation XI – Source Specific Standards

District Citation Title/Subject State Effective Date EPA Approval Date Additional Explanation
1102 Fugitive Emissions of VOCs from Components at Pipeline Transfer Stations October 26, 1994 September 27, 1995, 60 FR 49772 Submitted by CARB on November 30, 1994. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(207)(i)(D)(1).
1103 Cutback and Emulsified Asphalt December 21, 1994 February 5, 1996, 61 FR 4215 Submitted by CARB on December 22, 1994. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(210)(i)(C)(1).
1104 Organic Solvent Degreasing Operations April 23, 2018 July 2, 2019, 84 FR 31682 Submitted by CARB on July 16, 2018. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(519)(i)(A)(1).
1106 Marine Coating Operations October 24, 2016 February 12, 2018, 83 FR 5940 Submitted by CARB on May 8, 2007. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(498)(i)(B)(1).
1113 Architectural Coatings April 23, 2012 January 3, 2014, 79 FR 364 Submitted by CARB on February 6, 2013. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(428)(i)(C)(1).
1114 Wood Products Coating Operations August 24, 2020 July 28, 2021, 86 FR 40335 Submitted on November 18, 2020 by CARB as an attachment to a letter dated November 17, 2020. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(558)(i)(A)(1).
1115 Metal Parts and Products Coating Operations June 8, 2020 May 9, 2022, 87 FR 27526 Submitted on July 24, 2020 by the Governor's designee as an attachment to a letter dated July 23, 2020. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(571)(i)(A)(1).
1116 Automotive Refinishing Operations August 23, 2010 August 9, 2012, 77 FR 47536 Submitted by CARB on April 5, 2011. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(388)(i)(F)(1).
1117 Graphic Arts and Paper, Film, Foil and Fabric Coatings September 28, 2009 March 1, 2012, 77 FR 12495 Submitted by CARB on July 20, 2010. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(381)(i)(H)(1).
1118 Aerospace Assembly, Rework and Component Manufacturing Operations October 26, 2015 June 21, 2017, 82 FR 28240 Submitted by CARB on April 21, 2016. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(485)(i)(B)(1).
1157 Boilers and Process Heaters May 19, 1997 June 16, 2023, 88 FR 39366 Submitted by CARB on May 23, 2018. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(518)(i)(A)(10).
1158 Electric Power Generating Facilities August 25, 1997 July 20, 1999, 64 FR 38832 Submitted by CARB on March 10, 1998. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(254)(i)(H)(2).
1159 Stationary Gas Turbines September 28, 2009 October 25, 2012, 77 FR 65133 Submitted by CARB on May 17, 2010. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(379)(i)(E)(1).
1160 Internal Combustion Engines January 22, 2018 September 10, 2021, 86 FR 50643 Submitted by CARB on May 23, 2018. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(518)(i)(A)(7).
1161 Portland Cement Kilns January 22, 2018 June 2, 2023,
88 FR 36249
Submitted by CARB on May 23, 2018. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(518)(i)(A)(9).
1162 Polyester Resin Operations April 23, 2018 February 27, 2020, 85 FR 11812 Submitted by CARB on July 16, 2018. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(519)(i)(A)(2).
1165 Glass Melting Furnaces August 25, 2008 July 2, 2012, 77 FR 39181 Submitted by CARB on December 23, 2008. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(364)(i)(D)(1).

Regulation XIII – New Source Review

District Citation Title/Subject State Effective Date EPA Approval Date Additional Explanation
1300 New Source Review General March 22, 2021 June 30, 2023,
88 FR 42258
Submitted by CARB on July 23, 2021
See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(600)(i)(A)(2)
1301 New Source Review Definitions March 22, 2021 June 30, 2023,
88 FR 42258
Submitted by CARB on July 23, 2021
See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(600)(i)(A)(3)
1302 New Source Review Procedure March 22, 2021 June 30, 2023,
88 FR 42258
Submitted by CARB on July 23, 2021
See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(600)(i)(A)(4)
1303 New Source Review Requirements March 22, 2021 June 30, 2023,
88 FR 42258
Submitted by CARB on July 23, 2021
See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(600)(i)(A)(5)
1304 New Source Review Emissions Calculations March 22, 2021 June 30, 2023,
88 FR 42258
Submitted by CARB on July 23, 2021
See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(600)(i)(A)(6)
1305 New Source Review Emission Offsets March 22, 2021 June 30, 2023,
88 FR 42258
Submitted by CARB on July 23, 2021
See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(600)(i)(A)(7)
1306 New Source Review Electric Energy Generating Facilities March 22, 2021 June 30, 2023,
88 FR 42258
Submitted by CARB on July 23, 2021
See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(600)(i)(A)(8)

Regulation XIV – Emission Reduction Credit Banking

District Citation Title/Subject State Effective Date EPA Approval Date Additional Explanation
1400 General June 28, 1995 January 22, 1997, 62 FR 3215 Submitted by CARB on August 10, 1995. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(224)(i)(C)(1).
1401 Definitions June 28, 1995 January 22, 1997, 62 FR 3215 Submitted by CARB on August 10, 1995. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(224)(i)(C)(1).
1402 Emission Reduction Credit Registry May 19, 1997 June 30, 2023,
88 FR 42258
Submitted by CARB on August 10, 1995. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(248)(i)(D)(3).
1404 Emission Reduction Credit Calculation June 28, 1995 January 22, 1997, 62 FR 3215 Submitted by CARB on August 10, 1995. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(224)(i)(C)(1).

Regulation XX – Conformity

District Citation Title/Subject State Effective Date EPA Approval Date Additional Explanation
2002 General Federal Actions Conformity October 26, 1994 April 23, 1999, 64 FR 19916 Submitted by CARB on May 10, 1996. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(231)(i)(C)(1).

Rules and Regulations (Applicable within the Riverside County portion of District only)

Original Codification of Rules and Regulations (Applicable within the Riverside County portion of District only)

District Citation Title/Subject State Effective Date EPA Approval Date Additional Explanation
53 Specific Air Contaminants June 10, 1975 June 14, 1978, 43 FR 25684 Adopted by the Riverside County APCD. Applicable within the Riverside County portion of the Mojave Desert AQMD. Submitted by CARB on July 22, 1975. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(28)(x)(A).
56 Scavenger Plants June 13, 1972 September 22, 1972, 37 FR 19812 Adopted by the Riverside County APCD. Applicable within the Riverside County portion of the Mojave Desert AQMD. Submitted by CARB on June 30, 1972. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(6).
58 Disposal of Solid and Liquid Wastes March 28, 1972 September 22, 1972, 37 FR 19812 Adopted by the Riverside County APCD. Applicable within the Riverside County portion of the Mojave Desert AQMD. Submitted by CARB on June 30, 1972. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(6).

Recodification of Rules and Regulations (Applicable within the Riverside County portion of District only)

Regulation I – General Provisions (Applicable within the Riverside County portion of District only)

District Citation Title/Subject State Effective Date EPA Approval Date Additional Explanation
101 Title April 1, 1977 December 19, 1978, 43 FR 59065 Adopted by the SCAQMD. Applicable within the Riverside County portion of the Mojave Desert AQMD. Submitted by CARB on October 13, 1977. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(41)(xiv)(A).
106 Increments of Progress January 9, 1976 June 14, 1978, 43 FR 25684 Adopted by the Southern California APCD. Applicable within the Riverside County portion of the Mojave Desert AQMD. Submitted by CARB on April 21, 1976. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(31)(vi)(B).
107 Determination of Volatile Organic Compounds in Coating Material January 8, 1982 October 11, 1983, 48 FR 46046 Adopted by the SCAQMD. Applicable within the Riverside County portion of the Mojave Desert AQMD. Submitted by CARB on March 1, 1982. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(121)(i)(B).
108 Alternative Emission Control Plans (AECPs) April 6, 1990 August 30, 1993, 58 FR 45445 Adopted by the SCAQMD. Applicable within the Riverside County portion of the Mojave Desert AQMD. Submitted by CARB on December 31, 1990. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(182)(i)(A)(3).
109 Recordkeeping for Volatile Organic Compound Emissions May 5, 1989 August 30, 1993, 58 FR 45444 Adopted by the SCAQMD. Applicable within the Riverside County portion of the Mojave Desert AQMD. Submitted by CARB on December 31, 1990. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(182)(i)(A)(2).

Regulation II – Permits (Applicable within the Riverside County portion of District only)

District Citation Title/Subject State Effective Date EPA Approval Date Additional Explanation
201 Permit to Construct January 9, 1976 November 9, 1978, 43 FR 52237 Adopted by the Southern California APCD. Applicable within the Riverside County portion of the Mojave Desert AQMD. Submitted by CARB on April 21, 1976. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(31)(vi)(C).
202(a) and (b) Temporary Permit to Operate January 9, 1976 November 9, 1978, 43 FR 52237 Adopted by the Southern California APCD. Applicable within the Riverside County portion of the Mojave Desert AQMD. Submitted by CARB on April 21, 1976. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(31)(vi)(C).
202(c) Temporary Permit to Operate May 7, 1976 November 9, 1978, 43 FR 52237 Adopted by the Southern California APCD. Applicable within the Riverside County portion of the Mojave Desert AQMD. Submitted by CARB on August 2, 1976. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(32)(iv)(C).
203 Permit to Operate January 9, 1976 November 9, 1978, 43 FR 52237 Adopted by the Southern California APCD. Applicable within the Riverside County portion of the Mojave Desert AQMD. Submitted by CARB on April 21, 1976. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(31)(vi)(C).
204 Permit Conditions January 9, 1976 November 9, 1978, 43 FR 52237 Adopted by the Southern California APCD. Applicable within the Riverside County portion of the Mojave Desert AQMD. Submitted by CARB on April 21, 1976. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(31)(vi)(C).
205 Cancellation of Applications January 9, 1976 November 9, 1978, 43 FR 52237 Adopted by the Southern California APCD. Applicable within the Riverside County portion of the Mojave Desert AQMD. Submitted by CARB on April 21, 1976. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(31)(vi)(C).
207 Altering or Falsifying of Permit January 9, 1976 November 9, 1978, 43 FR 52237 Adopted by the Southern California APCD. Applicable within the Riverside County portion of the Mojave Desert AQMD. Submitted by CARB on April 21, 1976. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(31)(vi)(C).
208 Permit for Open Burning October 8, 1976 September 8, 1978, 43 FR 40011 Adopted by the Southern California APCD but submitted on behalf of the Riverside County APCD. Submitted on June 6, 1977. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(39)(iv)(C).
209 Transfer and Voiding of Permits January 9, 1976 November 9, 1978, 43 FR 52237 Adopted by the Southern California APCD. Applicable within the Riverside County portion of the Mojave Desert AQMD. Submitted by CARB on April 21, 1976. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(31)(vi)(C).
210 Applications January 9, 1976 November 9, 1978, 43 FR 52237 Adopted by the Southern California APCD. Applicable within the Riverside County portion of the Mojave Desert AQMD. Submitted by CARB on April 21, 1976. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(31)(vi)(C).
211 Action on Permits January 9, 1976 November 9, 1978, 43 FR 52237 Adopted by the Southern California APCD. Applicable within the Riverside County portion of the Mojave Desert AQMD. Submitted by CARB on April 21, 1976. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(31)(vi)(C).
212 Standards for Approving Permits May 1, 1987 February 3, 1989, 54 FR 5448 Adopted by the SCAQMD and applicable within the Riverside County portion of the Mojave Desert AQMD. Submitted by CARB on September 1, 1987. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(174)(i)(A)(1).
214 Denial of Permits January 9, 1976 November 9, 1978, 43 FR 52237 Adopted by the Southern California APCD. Applicable within the Riverside County portion of the Mojave Desert AQMD. Submitted by CARB on April 21, 1976. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(31)(vi)(C).
215 Permits Deemed Denied January 9, 1976 November 9, 1978, 43 FR 52237 Adopted by the Southern California APCD. Applicable within the Riverside County portion of the Mojave Desert AQMD. Submitted by CARB on April 21, 1976. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(31)(vi)(C).
216 Appeals January 9, 1976 November 9, 1978, 43 FR 52237 Adopted by the Southern California APCD. Applicable within the Riverside County portion of the Mojave Desert AQMD. Submitted by CARB on April 21, 1976. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(31)(vi)(C).
217 Provision for Sampling and Testing Facilities January 9, 1976 November 9, 1978, 43 FR 52237 Adopted by the Southern California APCD. Applicable within the Riverside County portion of the Mojave Desert AQMD. Submitted by CARB on April 21, 1976. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(31)(vi)(C).
218 Stack Monitoring August 7, 1981 July 6, 1982, 47 FR 29231 Adopted by the SCAQMD. Applicable within the Riverside County portion of the Mojave Desert AQMD. Submitted by CARB on October 23, 1981. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(103)(xviii)(A).
220 Exemption – Net Increase in Emissions August 7, 1981 July 6, 1982, 47 FR 29231 Adopted by the SCAQMD. Applicable within the Riverside County portion of the Mojave Desert AQMD. Submitted by CARB on October 23, 1981. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(103)(xviii)(A).
221 Plans January 4, 1985 April 17, 1987, 52 FR 12522 Adopted by the SCAQMD. Applicable within the Riverside County portion of the Mojave Desert AQMD. Submitted by CARB on November 12, 1985. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(165)(i)(B)(1).

Regulation IV – Prohibitions (Applicable within the Riverside County portion of District only)

District Citation Title/Subject State Effective Date EPA Approval Date Additional Explanation
401 Visible Emissions March 2, 1984 January 29, 1985, 50 FR 3906 Adopted by the SCAQMD. Applicable within the Riverside County portion of the Mojave Desert AQMD. Submitted by CARB on July 10, 1984. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(155)(iv)(B).
403 Fugitive Dust May 7, 1976 June 14, 1978, 43 FR 25684 Adopted by the Southern California APCD. Applicable within the Riverside County portion of the Mojave Desert AQMD. Submitted by CARB on August 2, 1976. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(32)(iv)(A).
404 Particulate Matter - Concentration October 5, 1979 September 28, 1981, 46 FR 47451 Adopted by the SCAQMD. Applicable within the Riverside County portion of the Mojave Desert AQMD. Submitted by CARB on December 17, 1979. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(58)(ii)(B).
405 Solid Particulate Matter – Weight May 7, 1976 September 28, 1981, 46 FR 47451 Adopted by the SCAQMD. Applicable within the Riverside County portion of the Mojave Desert AQMD. Submitted by CARB on April 23, 1980. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(69)(ii).
407 Liquid and Gaseous Contaminants April 2, 1982 November 10, 1982, 47 FR 50864 Adopted by the SCAQMD. Applicable within the Riverside County portion of the Mojave Desert AQMD. Submitted by CARB on August 6, 1982. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(124)(iv)(A).
409 Combustion Contaminants August 7, 1981 July 6, 1982, 47 FR 29231 Adopted by the SCAQMD. Applicable within the Riverside County portion of the Mojave Desert AQMD. Submitted by CARB on October 23, 1981. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(103)(xviii)(A).
431.1 Sulfur Content of Gaseous Fuels May 6, 1983 October 19, 1984, 49 FR 41028 Adopted by the SCAQMD. Applicable within the Riverside County portion of the Mojave Desert AQMD. Submitted by CARB on July 19, 1983. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(137)(vii)(B).
431.2 Sulfur Content of Liquid Fuels October 20, 1978 September 28, 1981, 46 FR 47451 Adopted by the SCAQMD. Applicable within the Riverside County portion of the Mojave Desert AQMD. Submitted by CARB on July 25, 1979. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(65)(ii).
431.2(c)(5) Sulfur Content of Liquid Fuels February 2, 1979 September 28, 1981, 46 FR 47451 Adopted by the SCAQMD. Applicable within the Riverside County portion of the Mojave Desert AQMD. Submitted by CARB on April 23, 1980. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(69)(ii).
431.3 Sulfur Content of Fossil Fuels December 2, 1977 September 28, 1981, 46 FR 47451 Adopted by the SCAQMD. Applicable within the Riverside County portion of the Mojave Desert AQMD. Submitted by CARB on July 25, 1979. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(65)(ii).
432 Gasoline Specifications May 7, 1976 June 14, 1978, 43 FR 25684 Adopted by the Southern California APCD. Applicable within the Riverside County portion of the Mojave Desert AQMD. Submitted by CARB on August 2, 1976. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(32)(iv)(A).
465 Vacuum Producing Devices or Systems December 7, 1990 August 11, 1992, 57 FR 35758 Adopted by the SCAQMD. Applicable within the Riverside County portion of the Mojave Desert AQMD. Submitted by CARB on May 13, 1991. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(184)(i)(B)(2).
466 Pumps and Compressors October 7, 1983 January 15, 1987, 52 FR 1627 Adopted by the SCAQMD. Applicable within the Riverside County portion of the Mojave Desert AQMD. Submitted by CARB on December 2, 1983. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(166)(i)(A)(1).
466.1 Valves and Flanges May 2, 1980 July 8, 1982, 47 FR 29668 Adopted by the SCAQMD. Applicable within the Riverside County portion of the Mojave Desert AQMD. Submitted by CARB on June 2, 1980. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(79)(iv)(B).
467 Pressure Relief Devices March 5, 1982 November 16, 1983, 48 FR 52054 Adopted by the SCAQMD. Applicable within the Riverside County portion of the Mojave Desert AQMD. Submitted by CARB on May 20, 1982. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(125)(ii)(D).
470 Asphalt Air Blowing May 7, 1976 June 14, 1978, 43 FR 25684 Adopted by the Southern California APCD. Applicable within the Riverside County portion of the Mojave Desert AQMD. Submitted by CARB on August 2, 1976. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(32)(iv)(A).
481 Spray Coating Operations May 5, 1978 January 21, 1981, 46 FR 5965 Adopted by the SCAQMD. Applicable within the Riverside County portion of the Mojave Desert AQMD. Submitted by CARB on January 2, 1979. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(47)(i)(B).

Regulation VII – Emergencies (Applicable within the Riverside County portion of District only)

District Citation Title/Subject State Effective Date EPA Approval Date Additional Explanation
701 General April 4, 1980 September 28, 1981, 46 FR 47451 Adopted by the SCAQMD. Applicable within the Riverside County portion of the Mojave Desert AQMD. Submitted by CARB on April 23, 1980. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(69)(ii).
702 (a), (d), (e), (f), (h) and (i) Definitions April 4, 1980 September 28, 1981, 46 FR 47451 Adopted by the SCAQMD. Applicable within the Riverside County portion of the Mojave Desert AQMD. Submitted by CARB on April 23, 1980. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(69)(ii).
702(b) ("Fleet Vehicles) Definition July 11, 1980 September 28, 1981, 46 FR 47451 Amended definition for "Fleet Vehicles." Adopted by the SCAQMD. Applicable within the Riverside County portion of the Mojave Desert AQMD. Submitted by CARB on August 15, 1980. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(70)(i)(C).
702(c) Definitions May 6, 1977 May 26, 1978, 43 FR 22719 Definition for "Source/Receptor Area." Adopted by the SCAQMD. Applicable within the Riverside County portion of the Mojave Desert AQMD. Submitted by CARB on June 1, 1977. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(38)(i).
702 (Map only) Definitions July 8, 1977 December 21, 1978, 43 FR 59490 Adopted by the SCAQMD. Applicable within the Riverside County portion of the Mojave Desert AQMD. Submitted by CARB on November 4, 1977. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(42)(xvi)(B).
703 Episode Criteria April 4, 1980 September 28, 1981, 46 FR 47451 Adopted by the SCAQMD. Applicable within the Riverside County portion of the Mojave Desert AQMD. Submitted by CARB on April 23, 1980. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(69)(ii).
704 Episode Declaration April 4, 1980 September 28, 1981, 46 FR 47451 Adopted by the SCAQMD. Applicable within the Riverside County portion of the Mojave Desert AQMD. Submitted by CARB on April 23, 1980. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(69)(ii).
705 Termination of Episodes April 4, 1980 September 28, 1981, 46 FR 47451 Adopted by the SCAQMD. Applicable within the Riverside County portion of the Mojave Desert AQMD. Submitted by CARB on April 23, 1980. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(69)(ii).
706 Episode Notification April 4, 1980 September 28, 1981, 46 FR 47451 Adopted by the SCAQMD. Applicable within the Riverside County portion of the Mojave Desert AQMD. Submitted by CARB on April 23, 1980. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(69)(ii).
707 Radio Communication System July 11, 1980 September 28, 1981, 46 FR 47451 Adopted by the SCAQMD. Applicable within the Riverside County portion of the Mojave Desert AQMD. Submitted by CARB on August 15, 1980. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(70)(i)(C).
708 Plans July 11, 1980 September 28, 1981, 46 FR 47451 Adopted by the SCAQMD. Applicable within the Riverside County portion of the Mojave Desert AQMD. Submitted by CARB on August 15, 1980. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(70)(i)(C).
708.1 Stationary Sources Required to File Plans May 6, 1977 May 26, 1978, 43 FR 22719 Adopted by the SCAQMD. Applicable within the Riverside County portion of the Mojave Desert AQMD. Submitted by CARB on June 1, 1977. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(38)(i).
708.2 Content of Stationary Source Curtailment Plans July 8, 1977 December 21, 1978, 43 FR 59490 Adopted by the SCAQMD. Applicable within the Riverside County portion of the Mojave Desert AQMD. Submitted by CARB on November 4, 1977. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(42)(xvi)(B).
708.3 Transportation Management Plans July 9, 1982 June 1, 1983, 48 FR 24362 Adopted by the SCAQMD. Applicable within the Riverside County portion of the Mojave Desert AQMD. Submitted by CARB on November 8, 1982. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(126)(iv)(A).
708.4 (a) and (b) Procedural Requirements for Plans July 11, 1980 September 28, 1981, 46 FR 47451 Adopted by the SCAQMD. Applicable within the Riverside County portion of the Mojave Desert AQMD. Submitted by CARB on August 15, 1980. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(70)(i)(C).
708.4 (c), (d), (e), and (f) Procedural Requirements for Plans May 6, 1977 May 26, 1978, 43 FR 22719 Adopted by the SCAQMD. Applicable within the Riverside County portion of the Mojave Desert AQMD. Submitted by CARB on June 1, 1977. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(38)(i).
708.4(g) and (h) Procedural Requirements for Plans April 4, 1980 September 28, 1981, 46 FR 47451 Adopted by the SCAQMD. Applicable within the Riverside County portion of the Mojave Desert AQMD. Submitted by CARB on April 23, 1980. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(69)(ii).
709(a) First Stage Episode Actions April 4, 1980 September 28, 1981, 46 FR 47451 Adopted by the SCAQMD. Applicable within the Riverside County portion of the Mojave Desert AQMD. Submitted by CARB on April 23, 1980. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(69)(ii).
709(b), (d), (f), and (g) First Stage Episode Actions May 6, 1977 May 26, 1978, 43 FR 22719 Adopted by the SCAQMD. Applicable within the Riverside County portion of the Mojave Desert AQMD. Submitted by CARB on June 1, 1977. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(38)(i).
709(c) First Stage Episode Actions February 1, 1980 September 28, 1981, 46 FR 47451 Adopted by the SCAQMD. Applicable within the Riverside County portion of the Mojave Desert AQMD. Submitted by CARB on April 2, 1980. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(67)(i)(B).
709(e) First Stage Episode Actions July 11, 1980 September 28, 1981, 46 FR 47451 Adopted by the SCAQMD. Applicable within the Riverside County portion of the Mojave Desert AQMD. Submitted by CARB on August 15, 1980. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(70)(i)(C).
710(a) and (b)(4) Second Stage Episode Actions April 4, 1980 September 28, 1981, 46 FR 47451 Adopted by the SCAQMD. Applicable within the Riverside County portion of the Mojave Desert AQMD. Submitted by CARB on April 23, 1980. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(69)(ii).
710(b)(1)(A)-(C), (b)(2)(A)-(C), (b)(3)(A), (c)(1), (c)(2), and (c)(3)(A) Second Stage Episode Actions May 6, 1977 May 26, 1978, 43 FR 22719 Adopted by the SCAQMD. Applicable within the Riverside County portion of the Mojave Desert AQMD. Submitted by CARB on June 1, 1977. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(38)(i).
710(b)(1)(D), (b)(2)(D), (b)(3)(B), and (c)(3)(B) Second Stage Episode Actions July 11, 1980 September 28, 1981, 46 FR 47451 Adopted by the SCAQMD. Applicable within the Riverside County portion of the Mojave Desert AQMD. Submitted by CARB on August 15, 1980. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(70)(i)(C).
711(a)(1), (a)(4), (b)(1) and (b)(4) Third Stage Episode Actions April 4, 1980 September 28, 1981, 46 FR 47451 Adopted by the SCAQMD. Applicable within the Riverside County portion of the Mojave Desert AQMD. Submitted by CARB on April 23, 1980. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(69)(ii).
711(b)(2)(A) and (B), (b)(3)(A), (c)(2)(A) and (B), and (c)(3)(A) Third Stage Episode Actions May 6, 1977 May 26, 1978, 43 FR 22719 Adopted by the SCAQMD. Applicable within the Riverside County portion of the Mojave Desert AQMD. Submitted by CARB on June 1, 1977. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(38)(i).
711(a)(1)(E), (a)(2)(D), (a)(3)(B), (a)(4)(F), (b)(3)(B), and (b)(4)(F) Third Stage Episode Actions July 11, 1980 September 28, 1981, 46 FR 47451 Adopted by the SCAQMD. Applicable within the Riverside County portion of the Mojave Desert AQMD. Submitted by CARB on August 15, 1980. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(70)(i)(C).
713 Interdistrict Coordination April 4, 1980 September 28, 1981, 46 FR 47451 Adopted by the SCAQMD. Applicable within the Riverside County portion of the Mojave Desert AQMD. Submitted by CARB on April 23, 1980. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(69)(ii).
714 Source Inspections April 4, 1980 September 28, 1981, 46 FR 47451 Adopted by the SCAQMD. Applicable within the Riverside County portion of the Mojave Desert AQMD. Submitted by CARB on April 23, 1980. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(69)(ii).
715 Burning of Fossil Fuel on Episode Days April 4, 1980 September 28, 1981, 46 FR 47451 Adopted by the SCAQMD. Applicable within the Riverside County portion of the Mojave Desert AQMD. Submitted by CARB on April 23, 1980. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(69)(ii).

Regulation XI – Source-Specific Standards (Applicable within the Riverside County portion of District only)

District Citation Title/Subject State Effective Date EPA Approval Date Additional Explanation
1101 Secondary Lead Smelters – Sulfur Oxides October 7, 1977 September 2, 1981, 46 FR 43968 Adopted by the SCAQMD. Applicable within the Riverside County portion of the Mojave Desert AQMD. Submitted by CARB on August 15, 1980. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(70)(i)(B).
1102 Petroleum Solvent Dry Cleaners December 7, 1990 March 24, 1992, 57 FR 10136 Adopted by the SCAQMD. Applicable within the Riverside County portion of the Mojave Desert AQMD. Submitted by CARB on May 13, 1991. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(184)(i)(B)(1).
1102.1 Perchloroethylene Cry Cleaning Systems December 7, 1990 March 24, 1992, 57 FR 10136 Adopted by the SCAQMD. Applicable within the Riverside County portion of the Mojave Desert AQMD. Submitted by CARB on May 13, 1991. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(184)(i)(B)(1).
1103 Pharmaceuticals and Cosmetic Manufacturing Operations April 4, 1980 July 8, 1982, 47 FR 29668 Adopted by the SCAQMD. Applicable within the Riverside County portion of the Mojave Desert AQMD. Submitted by CARB on April 23, 1980. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(69)(iii).
1104 Wood Flat Stock Coating Operations March 1, 1991 June 23, 1994, 59 FR 32354 Adopted by the SCAQMD. Applicable within the Riverside County portion of the Mojave Desert AQMD. Submitted by CARB on October 25, 1991. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(186)(i)(C)(1).
1105 Fluid Catalytic Cracking Units - Oxides of Sulfur September 21, 1984 July 12, 1990, 55 FR 28624 Adopted by the SCAQMD. Applicable within the Riverside County portion of the Mojave Desert AQMD. Submitted by CARB on February 6, 1985. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(159)(v)(C).
1110 Emissions from Stationary Internal Combustion Engines (Demonstration) November 6, 1981 May 3, 1984, 49 FR 18822 Adopted by the SCAQMD. Applicable within the Riverside County portion of the Mojave Desert AQMD. Submitted by CARB on March 1, 1982. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(121)(i)(C).
1111 NOx Emissions from Natural-Gas-Fired, Fan-Type Central Furnaces July 8, 1983 May 3, 1984, 49 FR 18830 Adopted by the SCAQMD. Applicable within the Riverside County portion of the Mojave Desert AQMD. Submitted by CARB on October 27, 1983. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(148)(vi)(A).
1115 Motor Vehicle Assembly Line Coating Operations March 6, 1992 December 20, 1993, 58 FR 66282 Adopted by the SCAQMD. Applicable within the Riverside County portion of the Mojave Desert AQMD. Submitted by CARB on September 14, 1992. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(189)(i)(A)(1).
1119 Petroleum Coke Calcining Operations – Oxides of Sulfur March 2, 1979 September 28, 1981, 46 FR 47451 Adopted by the SCAQMD. Applicable within the Riverside County portion of the Mojave Desert AQMD. Submitted by CARB on July 25, 1980. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(88)(iii)(A).
1120 Asphalt Pavement Heaters August 4, 1978 September 28, 1981, 46 FR 47451 Adopted by the SCAQMD. Applicable within the Riverside County portion of the Mojave Desert AQMD. Submitted by CARB on July 25, 1979. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(65)(ii).
1121 Control of Nitrogen Oxides from Residential Type Natural Gas-Fired Water Heaters December 1, 1978 September 28, 1981, 46 FR 47451 Adopted by the SCAQMD. Applicable within the Riverside County portion of the Mojave Desert AQMD. Submitted by CARB on April 2, 1980. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(67)(i)(B).
1123 Refinery Process Turnarounds December 7, 1990 August 11, 1992, 57 FR 35758 Adopted by the SCAQMD. Applicable within the Riverside County portion of the Mojave Desert AQMD. Submitted by CARB on May 13, 1991. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(184)(i)(B)(2).
1125 Metal Container, Closure, and Coil Coating Operations August 2, 1991 April 14, 1994, 59 FR 17697 Adopted by the SCAQMD. Applicable within the Riverside County portion of the Mojave Desert AQMD. Submitted by CARB on May 13, 1993. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(189)(i)(A)(4), but note that approval should have promulgated under 40 CFR 52.220(c)(193) rather than 40 CFR 52.220(c)(189).
1126 Magnet Wire Coating Operations March 6, 1992 December 20, 1993, 58 FR 66285 Adopted by the SCAQMD. Applicable within the Riverside County portion of the Mojave Desert AQMD. Submitted by CARB on September 14, 1992. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(189)(i)(A)(2).
1140 Abrasive Blasting February 1, 1980 September 28, 1981, 46 FR 47451 Adopted by the SCAQMD. Applicable within the Riverside County portion of the Mojave Desert AQMD. Submitted by CARB on April 2, 1980. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(67)(i)(B).
1141 Control of Volatile Organic Compound Emissions from Resin Manufacturing April 3, 1992 December 20, 1993, 58 FR 66286 Adopted by the SCAQMD. Applicable within the Riverside County portion of the Mojave Desert AQMD. Submitted by CARB on September 14, 1992. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(189)(i)(A)(3).
1141.1 Coatings and Ink Manufacturing November 4, 1983 January 24, 1985, 50 FR 3338 Adopted by the SCAQMD. Applicable within the Riverside County portion of the Mojave Desert AQMD. Submitted by CARB on March 14, 1984. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(153)(vii)(A).
1141.2 Surfactant Manufacturing July 6, 1984 January 15, 1987, 52 FR 1627 Adopted by the SCAQMD. Applicable within the Riverside County portion of the Mojave Desert AQMD. Submitted by CARB on October 19, 1984. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(156)(vii)(A).
1145 Plastic, Rubber, and Glass Coating Operations January 10, 1992 December 20, 1993, 58 FR 66286 Adopted by the SCAQMD. Applicable within the Riverside County portion of the Mojave Desert AQMD. Submitted by CARB on January 11, 1993. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(191)(i)(A)(1).
1148 Thermally Enhanced Oil Recovery Wells November 5, 1982 October 19, 1984, 49 FR 41028 Adopted by the SCAQMD. Applicable within the Riverside County portion of the Mojave Desert AQMD. Submitted by CARB on February 3, 1983. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(127)(vii)(C).
1151 Motor Vehicle Non-Assembly Line Coating Operations September 6, 1991 December 20, 1993, 58 FR 66285 Adopted by the SCAQMD. Applicable within the Riverside County portion of the Mojave Desert AQMD. Submitted by CARB on May 13, 1993. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(193)(i)(A)(1).
1153 Commercial Bakery Ovens January 4, 1991 September 29, 1993, 58 FR 50850 Adopted by the SCAQMD. Applicable within the Riverside County portion of the Mojave Desert AQMD. Submitted by CARB on May 13, 1991. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(184)(i)(B)(3).
1158 Storage, Handling, and Transport of Petroleum Coke December 2, 1983 January 15, 1987, 52 FR 1627 Adopted by the SCAQMD. Applicable within the Riverside County portion of the Mojave Desert AQMD. Submitted by CARB on March 14, 1984. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(153)(vii)(B).
1159 Nitric Acid Units – Oxides of Nitrogen December 6, 1985 July 12, 1990, 55 FR 28622 Adopted by the SCAQMD. Applicable within the Riverside County portion of the Mojave Desert AQMD. Submitted by CARB on February 10, 1986. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(168)(i)(H)(1).
1164 Semiconductor Manufacturing Operations December 7, 1990 September 29, 1993, 58 FR 50850 Adopted by the SCAQMD. Applicable within the Riverside County portion of the Mojave Desert AQMD. Submitted by CARB on May 13, 1991. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(184)(i)(B)(3).
1173 Fugitive Emissions of Volatile Organic Compounds December 7, 1990 October 26, 1992, 57 FR 48457; correct on January 16, 2004, 69 FR 2509 Adopted by the SCAQMD. Applicable within the Riverside County portion of the Mojave Desert AQMD. Submitted by CARB on May 13, 1991. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(184)(i)(B)(10).
1175 Control of Emissions from the Manufacture of Polymeric Cellular (Foam) Products January 5, 1990 October 26, 1992, 57 FR 48457 Adopted by the SCAQMD. Applicable within the Riverside County portion of the Mojave Desert AQMD. Submitted by CARB on December 31, 1990. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(182)(i)(A)(1).
1176 Sumps and Wastewater Separators January 5, 1990 October 26, 1992, 57 FR 48457 Adopted by the SCAQMD. Applicable within the Riverside County portion of the Mojave Desert AQMD. Submitted by CARB on December 31, 1990. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(182)(i)(A)(1).

Rules and Regulations (Applicable within the San Bernardino County portion of District only)

Original Codification of Rules and Regulations (Applicable within the San Bernardino County portion of District only)

District Citation Title/Subject State Effective Date EPA Approval Date Additional Explanation
5(a) Public Availability of Emission Data February 13, 1973 June 14, 1978, 43 FR 25684 Adopted by the San Bernardino County APCD and applicable within the San Bernardino County portion of the Mojave Desert AQMD. Submitted by CARB on July 25, 1973. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(21)(xv)(A).
53A, paragraph (c) only Specific Contaminants February 13, 1973 June 14, 1978, 43 FR 25684 Adopted by the San Bernardino County APCD and applicable within the San Bernardino County portion of the Mojave Desert AQMD. Submitted by CARB on July 25, 1973. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(21)(xv)(A). Paragraphs (a) and (b) were superseded by approval of San Bernardino County APCD Rule 53-A(a) (Specific Contaminants) (later Rule 406(a)) and Rule 409 (Combustion Contaminants).
73 Dry Sandblasting January 28, 1975 June 14, 1978, 43 FR 25684 Adopted by the San Bernardino County APCD and applicable within the San Bernardino County portion of the Mojave Desert AQMD. Submitted by CARB on April 10, 1975. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(27)(v)(A).

Recodification of Rules and Regulations (Applicable within the San Bernardino County portion of District only)

Regulation I – General Provisions (Applicable within the San Bernardino County portion of District only)

District Citation Title/Subject State Effective Date EPA Approval Date Additional Explanation
101 Title December 19, 1988 November 27, 1990, 55 FR 49281 Adopted by the San Bernardino County APCD and applicable within the San Bernardino County portion of the Mojave Desert AQMD. Submitted by CARB on March 26, 1990. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(179)(i)(B)(1).
106 Increments of Progress December 19, 1988 November 27, 1990, 55 FR 49281 Adopted by the San Bernardino County APCD and applicable within the San Bernardino County portion of the Mojave Desert AQMD. Submitted by CARB on March 26, 1990. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(179)(i)(B)(1).
107 Certifications and Emission Statements September 14, 1992 May 26, 2004, 69 FR 29880 Adopted by the San Bernardino County APCD. Submitted by CARB on November 12, 1992 prior to the date (July 1, 1994) on which the Palo Verde Valley area in Riverside County joined the MDAQMD. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(190)(i)(F)(1).

Regulation II – Permits (Applicable within the San Bernardino County portion of District only)

District Citation Title/Subject State Effective Date EPA Approval Date Additional Explanation
201 Permit to Construct February 1, 1977 November 9, 1978, 43 FR 52237 Adopted by the San Bernardino County APCD and applicable within the San Bernardino County portion of the Mojave Desert AQMD. Submitted by CARB on June 6, 1977. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(39)(ii)(B).
202 Temporary Permit to Operate February 1, 1977 November 9, 1978, 43 FR 52237 Adopted by the San Bernardino County APCD and applicable within the San Bernardino County portion of the Mojave Desert AQMD. Submitted by CARB on June 6, 1977. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(39)(ii)(B).
203 Permit to Operate February 1, 1977 November 9, 1978, 43 FR 52237 Adopted by the San Bernardino County APCD and applicable within the San Bernardino County portion of the Mojave Desert AQMD. Submitted by CARB on June 6, 1977. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(39)(ii)(B).
204 Permit Conditions February 1, 1977 November 9, 1978, 43 FR 52237 Adopted by the San Bernardino County APCD and applicable within the San Bernardino County portion of the Mojave Desert AQMD. Submitted by CARB on June 6, 1977. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(39)(ii)(B).
205 Cancellation of Applications February 1, 1977 November 9, 1978, 43 FR 52237 Adopted by the San Bernardino County APCD and applicable within the San Bernardino County portion of the Mojave Desert AQMD. Submitted by CARB on June 6, 1977. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(39)(ii)(B).
207 Altering or Falsifying of Permit February 1, 1977 November 9, 1978, 43 FR 52237 Adopted by the San Bernardino County APCD and applicable within the San Bernardino County portion of the Mojave Desert AQMD. Submitted by CARB on June 6, 1977. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(39)(ii)(B).
208 Permit for Open Burning February 1, 1977 September 8, 1978, 43 FR 40011 Adopted by the San Bernardino County APCD and applicable within the San Bernardino County portion of the Mojave Desert AQMD. Submitted by CARB on June 6, 1977. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(39)(ii)(C).
209 Transfer and Voiding of Permits February 1, 1977 November 9, 1978, 43 FR 52237 Adopted by the San Bernardino County APCD and applicable within the San Bernardino County portion of the Mojave Desert AQMD. Submitted by CARB on June 6, 1977. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(39)(ii)(B).
212 Standard for Approving Permits February 1, 1977 November 9, 1978, 43 FR 52237 Adopted by the San Bernardino County APCD and applicable within the San Bernardino County portion of the Mojave Desert AQMD. Submitted by CARB on June 6, 1977. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(39)(ii)(B).
217 Provision for Sampling and Testing Facilities February 1, 1977 November 9, 1978, 43 FR 52237 Adopted by the San Bernardino County APCD and applicable within the San Bernardino County portion of the Mojave Desert AQMD. Submitted by CARB on June 6, 1977. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(39)(ii)(B).
218 Stack Monitoring February 1, 1977 September 8, 1978, 43 FR 40011 Adopted by the San Bernardino County APCD and applicable within the San Bernardino County portion of the Mojave Desert AQMD. Submitted by CARB on June 6, 1977. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(39)(ii)(C).

Regulation IV – Prohibitions (Applicable within the San Bernardino County portion of District only)

District Citation Title/Subject State Effective Date EPA Approval Date Additional Explanation
401 Visible Emissions February 1, 1977 September 8, 1978, 43 FR 40011 Adopted by the San Bernardino County APCD and applicable within the San Bernardino County portion of the Mojave Desert AQMD. Submitted by CARB on June 6, 1977. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(39)(ii)(C).
403 Fugitive Dust February 1, 1977 September 8, 1978, 43 FR 40011 Adopted by the San Bernardino County APCD and applicable within the San Bernardino County portion of the Mojave Desert AQMD. Submitted by CARB on June 6, 1977. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(39)(ii)(C).
406(a) Specific Contaminants July 25, 1977 December 21, 1978, 43 FR 59489 Adopted by the San Bernardino County APCD and applicable within the San Bernardino County portion of the Mojave Desert AQMD. No action was taken on paragraph (b) at 43 FR 59489 (December 21, 1978). Submitted by CARB on November 4, 1977. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(42)(xiii)(A).
431 Sulfur Content of Fuels February 1, 1977 September 8, 1978, 43 FR 40011 Adopted by the San Bernardino County APCD and applicable within the San Bernardino County portion of the Mojave Desert AQMD. Submitted by CARB on June 6, 1977. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(39)(ii)(C).
432 Gasoline Specifications February 1, 1977 September 8, 1978, 43 FR 40011 Adopted by the San Bernardino County APCD and applicable within the San Bernardino County portion of the Mojave Desert AQMD. Submitted by CARB on June 6, 1977. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(39)(ii)(C).
465 Vacuum Producing Devices or Systems February 1, 1977 September 8, 1978, 43 FR 40011 Adopted by the San Bernardino County APCD and applicable within the San Bernardino County portion of the Mojave Desert AQMD. Submitted by CARB on June 6, 1977. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(39)(ii)(C).
470 Asphalt Air Blowing February 1, 1977 September 8, 1978, 43 FR 40011 Adopted by the San Bernardino County APCD and applicable within the San Bernardino County portion of the Mojave Desert AQMD. Submitted by CARB on June 6, 1977. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(39)(ii)(C).
473 Disposal of Liquid and Solid Wastes February 1, 1977 September 8, 1978, 43 FR 40011 Adopted by the San Bernardino County APCD and applicable within the San Bernardino County portion of the Mojave Desert AQMD. Submitted by CARB on June 6, 1977. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(39)(ii)(C).
480 Natural Gas Fired Control Devices February 20, 1979 January 27, 1981, 46 FR 8471 Adopted by the San Bernardino County APCD and applicable within the San Bernardino County portion of the Mojave Desert AQMD. Submitted by CARB on May 23, 1979. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(51)(xii)(A).

Regulation VII – Emergencies (Applicable within the San Bernardino County portion of District only)

District Citation Title/Subject State Effective Date EPA Approval Date Additional Explanation
701 General September 26, 1977 June 21, 1982, 47 FR 26618 Adopted by the San Bernardino County APCD and applicable within the San Bernardino County portion of the Mojave Desert AQMD. Submitted by CARB on October 7, 1980. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(94)(iii)(A).
702 Air Monitoring Stations July 25, 1977 June 3, 1980, 45 FR 37428 Adopted by the San Bernardino County APCD and applicable within the San Bernardino County portion of the Mojave Desert AQMD. Submitted by CARB on November 4, 1977. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(42)(xiii)(C).
703 Air Monitoring Summaries February 1, 1977 June 3, 1980, 45 FR 37428 Adopted by the San Bernardino County APCD and applicable within the San Bernardino County portion of the Mojave Desert AQMD. Submitted by CARB on June 6, 1977. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(39)(ii)(E).
704 Episode Criteria September 26, 1977 June 21, 1982, 47 FR 26618 Adopted by the San Bernardino County APCD and applicable within the San Bernardino County portion of the Mojave Desert AQMD. Submitted by CARB on October 7, 1980. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(94)(iii)(A).
705 Episode Notifications September 26, 1977 June 21, 1982, 47 FR 26618 Adopted by the San Bernardino County APCD and applicable within the San Bernardino County portion of the Mojave Desert AQMD. Submitted by CARB on October 7, 1980. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(94)(iii)(A).
706 Episode Declaration February 1, 1977 June 3, 1980, 45 FR 37428 Adopted by the San Bernardino County APCD and applicable within the San Bernardino County portion of the Mojave Desert AQMD. Submitted by CARB on June 6, 1977. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(39)(ii)(E).
707 Plans February 1, 1977 June 3, 1980, 45 FR 37428 Adopted by the San Bernardino County APCD and applicable within the San Bernardino County portion of the Mojave Desert AQMD. Submitted by CARB on June 6, 1977. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(39)(ii)(E).
707 First Stage Episode Actions September 26, 1977 June 21, 1982, 47 FR 26618 Adopted by the San Bernardino County APCD and applicable within the San Bernardino County portion of the Mojave Desert AQMD. Submitted by CARB on October 7, 1980. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(94)(iii)(A).
708 Second Stage Episode Actions September 26, 1977 June 21, 1982, 47 FR 26618 Adopted by the San Bernardino County APCD and applicable within the San Bernardino County portion of the Mojave Desert AQMD. Submitted by CARB on October 7, 1980. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(94)(iii)(A).
709 Third Stage Episode Actions September 26, 1977 June 21, 1982, 47 FR 26618 Adopted by the San Bernardino County APCD and applicable within the San Bernardino County portion of the Mojave Desert AQMD. Submitted by CARB on October 7, 1980. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(94)(iii)(A).
710 Inter-district Coordination September 26, 1977 June 21, 1982, 47 FR 26618 Adopted by the San Bernardino County APCD and applicable within the San Bernardino County portion of the Mojave Desert AQMD. Submitted by CARB on October 7, 1980. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(94)(iii)(A).
711 Termination of Episodes September 26, 1977 June 21, 1982, 47 FR 26618 Adopted by the San Bernardino County APCD and applicable within the San Bernardino County portion of the Mojave Desert AQMD. Submitted by CARB on October 7, 1980. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(94)(iii)(A).
712 Advisory Council September 26, 1977 June 21, 1982, 47 FR 26618 Adopted by the San Bernardino County APCD and applicable within the San Bernardino County portion of the Mojave Desert AQMD. Submitted by CARB on October 7, 1980. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(94)(iii)(A).

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