EPA-Approved San Diego County Air District Regulations in the California SIP

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The following document and tables contain the EPA approved rules and regulations for the San Diego 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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EPA-Approved San Diego County Air District Regulations

Regulation I – General Provisions

District Citation Title/Subject State Effective Date EPA Approval Date Additional Explanation
1 Title January 1, 1969 September 28, 1981, 46 FR 47451 Submitted on June 2, 1980. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(79)(v)(A).
2 Definitions July 11, 2017 November 12, 2020, 85 FR 71846 Submitted on November 13, 2017. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(516)(i)(B)(1).
4 Review of Rules September 22, 1969 September 22, 1972, 37 FR 19812 Submitted on June 30, 1972. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(6).

Regulation II – Permits

District Citation Title/Subject State Effective Date EPA Approval Date Additional Explanation
10 Permits Required July 25, 1995 March 11, 1998, 63 FR 11831 Submitted on March 3, 1997. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(244)(i)(B)(1).
11 Exemptions from Rule 10 Permit Requirements October 13, 2022 October 21, 2024, 89 FR 84085 Submitted on May 11, 2023, as an attachment to a letter dated May 10, 2023. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(610)(i)(C)(1).
17 (paragraph (a) Cancellation of Applications November 25, 1981 March 11, 1998, 63 FR 11831 Submitted on March 1, 1982. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(121)(ii)(C).
17 (paragraphs (b), (c), and (d)) Cancellation of Applications March 30, 1977 September 28, 1981, 46 FR 47451 Paragraph (a) was superseded by approval of Rule 17(a) at 63 FR 11831 (March 11, 1998). Submitted on June 2, 1980. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(79)(v)(A).
19 Provision of Sampling and Testing Facilities April 6, 1993 March 11, 1998, 63 FR 11831 Submitted on November 18, 1993. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(194)(i)(E)(2).
19.2 Continuous Emission Monitoring Requirements April 20, 1977 August 31, 1978, 43 FR 38825 Submitted on October 13, 1977. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(41)(ii)(A).
19.2 (paragraph (d)(4)) Continuous Emission Monitoring Requirements December 13, 1978 September 28, 1981, 46 FR 47451 Submitted on May 23, 1979. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(51)(vii)(B).
19.3 Emission Information December 9, 2021 March 18, 2025, 90 FR 12459 Submitted on March 9, 2022, by the Governor's designee as an attachment to a letter dated March 9, 2022. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(604)(i)(A)(2).
20 Standards for Granting Permits April 25, 1989 October 4, 2018, 83 FR 50007 Submitted on November 21, 1986. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(171)(i)(E)(1).
20.1 New Source Review – General Provisions October 28, 2022 September 28, 2022, 87 FR 58729 Amended on October 14, 2021, effective upon EPA approval. Submitted on February 2, 2022. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(588)(i)(A)(1).
20.2 (except paragraphs (d)(2)(i)(B), (d)(2)(v), (d)(2)(vi)(B) and (d)(3)) New Source Review — Non-Major Stationary Sources October 16, 2020 September 16, 2020, 85 FR 57727 Adopted on June 26, 2019, effective upon EPA approval. Submitted on July 19, 2019. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(539)(i)(A)(2).
20.3 (except paragraphs (d)(1)(vi), (d)(2)(i)(B), (d)(2)(v), (d)(2)(vi)(B) and (d)(3)) New Source Review — Major Stationary Sources and PSD Stationary Sources October 28, 2022 September 28, 2022, 87 FR 58729 Amended on October 14, 2021, effective upon EPA approval. Submitted on February 2, 2022. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(588)(i)(A)(2).
20.4 (except paragraphs (b)(2), (b)(3), (d)(1)(iii), (d)(2)(i)(B), (d)(2)(iv), (d)(2)(v)(B), (d)(3) and (d)(5)) New Sources Review — Portable Emission Units October 28, 2022 September 28, 2022, 87 FR 58729 Amended on October 14, 2021, effective upon EPA approval. Submitted on February 2, 2022. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(588)(i)(A)(3).
20.5 Power Plants October 16, 2020 April 14, 1981, 46 FR 21749 Submitted on February 13, 1980. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(64)(i)(A).
20.6 Standards for Permit to Operate Air Quality Analysis April 27, 2016 October 4, 2018, 83 FR 50007 Submitted on June 17, 2016. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(508)(i)(A)(5).
21 Permit Conditions November 29, 1994 March 11, 1998, 63 FR 11831 Submitted on March 26, 1997. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(245)(i)(B)(1).
24 Temporary Permit to Operate June 29, 2016 October 4, 2018, 83 FR 50007 Submitted on August 22, 2016. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(488)(i)(A)(4).
25 Appeals January 1, 1969 September 22, 1972, 37 FR 19812 Submitted on June 30, 1972. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(6).
27.1 Federal Requirements for the San Diego County Air Pollution Control District's Alternative Mobile Source Emission Reduction Program Approved On September 8, 2000 August 8, 2008 June 3, 2009, 74 FR 26525 Submitted on April 29, 2009. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(362)(i)(A)(1).

Regulation III – Fees

District Citation Title/Subject State Effective Date EPA Approval Date Additional Explanation
45 Federally Mandated Ozone Nonattainment Fees June 9, 2022 September 20, 2024, 89 FR 77023 Submitted on July 20, 2022. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(615)(i)(A)(1).

Regulation IV – Prohibitions

District Citation Title/Subject State Effective Date EPA Approval Date Additional Explanation
50 Visible Emissions August 13, 1997 December 7, 1998, 63 FR 67419 Submitted on June 23, 1998. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(256)(i)(B)(1).
52 Particulate Matter January 22, 1997 December 9, 1998, 63 FR 67784 Submitted on August 1, 1997. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(248)(i)(A)(3).
53 Specific Air Contaminants January 22, 1997 December 9, 1998, 63 FR 67784 Submitted on August 1, 1997. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(248)(i)(A)(3).
53.1 Scavenger Plants January 1, 1969 September 22, 1972, 37 FR 19812 Submitted on June 30, 1972. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(6).
54 Dust and Fumes January 22, 1997 December 9, 1998, 63 FR 67784 Submitted on August 1, 1997. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(248)(i)(A)(3).
58 Incinerator Burning January 17, 1973 May 11, 1977, 42 FR 23805 Submitted on July 25, 1973. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(21)(vi)(A).
60 Circumvention May 17, 1994 March 9, 2000, 65 FR 12472 Submitted on July 13, 1994. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(198)(i)(I)(2).
61.0 Definitions Pertaining to the Storage and Handling of Organic Compounds October 16, 1990 September 13, 1993, 58 FR 47831 Submitted on April 5, 1991. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(183)(i)(A)(6).
61.1 Receiving and Storing Volatile Organic Compounds at Bulk Plants and Bulk Terminals January 10, 1995 August 8, 1995, 60 FR 40285 Submitted on January 24, 1995. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(214)(i)(B)(1).
61.2 Transfer of Organic Compounds into Mobile Transport Tanks February 10, 2021 January 17, 2023, 88 FR 2538 Submitted by CARB on April 20, 2021. See 40 CFR 52.220 (c)(565)(i)(A)( 4).
61.3 Transfer of Volatile Organic Compounds into Stationary Storage Tanks October 16, 1990 June 30, 1993, 58 FR 34906 Submitted on April 5, 1991. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(183)(i)(A)(10).
61.3.1 Transfer of Gasoline into Stationary Underground Storage Tanks March 1, 2006 September 3, 2021, 86 FR 49480 Submitted on August 9, 2017. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(503)(i)(B)(2).
61.4 Transfer of Volatile Organic Compounds into Vehicle Fuel Tanks March 26, 2008 January 7, 2013, 78 FR 897 Submitted on July 18, 2008. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(359)(i)(F)(1).
61.5 Visible Emission Standards for Vapor Control Systems September 20, 1978 April 14, 1981, 46 FR 21749 Submitted on May 23, 1979. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(51)(vii)(A).
61.7 Spillage and Leakage of Volatile Organic Compounds January 13, 1987 March 11, 1998, 63 FR 11831 Submitted on June 9, 1987. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(173)(i)(E)(1).
61.8 Certification Requirements for Vapor Control Equipment January 13, 1987 March 11, 1998, 63 FR 11831 Submitted on June 9, 1987. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(173)(i)(E)(1).
62 Sulfur Content of Fuels October 21, 1981 July 6, 1982, 47 FR 29231 Submitted on March 1, 1982. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(121)(ii)(A).
64 Reduction of Animal Matter August 21, 1981 July 6, 1982
47 FR 29231		 Submitted on October 23, 1981. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(103)(ii)(B).
66.1 Miscellaneous Surface Coating Operations and Other Processes Emitting Volatile Organic Compounds February 24, 2010 August 9, 2012
77 FR 47536		 Submitted on July 20, 2010. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(381)(i)(J)(1).
67.0.1 Architectural Coatings February 10, 2021 December 22, 2022
87 FR 78544		 Submitted on April 23, 2020. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(565)(i)(A)(3).
67.1 Alternative Emission Control Plans May 15, 1996 March 27, 1997
62 FR 14639		 Submitted on October 18, 1996. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(241)(i)(A)(1).
67.2 Dry Cleaning Equipment Using Petroleum-Based Solvent May 15, 1996 March 27, 1997
62 FR 14639		 Submitted on October 18, 1996. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(241)(i)(A)(1).
67.3 Metal Parts and Products Coating Operations April 9, 2003 November 14, 2003
68 FR 64537		 Submitted on June 5, 2003. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(316)(i)(C)(1).
67.4 Metal Container, Metal Closure and Metal Coil Coating Operations November 9, 2011 September 20, 2012
77 FR 58313		 Submitted on February 23, 2012. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(411)(i)(C)(1).
67.5 Paper, Film and Fabric Coating Operations May 15, 1996 March 27, 1997
62 FR 14639		 Submitted on October 18, 1996. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(241)(i)(A)(1).
67.6.1 Cold Solvent Cleaning and Stripping Operations February 10, 2021 October 22, 2021
86 FR 58593		 Submitted on April 20, 2021 as an attachment to a letter dated April 16, 2021. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(565)(i)(A)(1).
67.6.2 Vapor Degreasing Operations February 10, 2021 October 22, 2021
86 FR 58593		 Submitted on April 20, 2021 as an attachment to a letter dated April 16, 2021. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(565)(i)(A)(2).
67.7 Cutback and Emulsified Asphalts May 15, 1996 March 27, 1997
62 FR 14639		 Submitted on October 18, 1996. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(241)(i)(A)(1).
67.9 Aerospace Coating Operations April 30, 1997 August 17, 1998, 63 FR 43884 Submitted on August 1, 1997. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(248)(i)(A)(2).
67.10 Kelp Processing and Bio-Polymer Manufacturing Operations June 25, 1997 June 22, 1998, 63 FR 33854 Submitted on August 1, 1997. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(248)(i)(A)(1).
67.11 Wood Products Coating Operations June 27, 2013 April 11, 2013, 78 FR 21537 Submitted on September 21, 2012. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(423)(i)(H)(1). Also see 85 FR 42728 (July 15, 2020).
67.12.1 Polyester Resin Operations May 11, 2016 April 2, 2018, 83 FR 13869 Submitted on August 22, 2016. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(488)(i)(A)(2).
67.15 Pharmaceutical and Cosmetic Manufacturing May 15, 1996 March 27, 1997, 62 FR 14639 Submitted on October 18, 1996. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(241)(i)(A)(1).
67.16 Graphic Arts Operations May 9, 2012 September 20, 2012, 77 FR 58313 Submitted on February 23, 2012. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(411)(i)(C)(2).
67.17 Storage of Materials Containing Volatile Organic Compounds May 15, 1996 March 27, 1997, 62 FR 14639 Submitted on October 18, 1996. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(241)(i)(A)(1).
67.18 Marine Coating Operations May 15, 1996 March 27, 1997, 62 FR 14639 Submitted on October 18, 1996. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(241)(i)(A)(1).
67.19 Coatings and Printing Inks Manufacturing Operations May 15, 1996 May 26, 2000, 65 FR 34101 Submitted on October 18, 1996. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(241)(i)(A)(5).
67.21 Adhesive Material Application Operations November 14, 2008 February 25, 2020, 85 FR 10611 Submitted on August 9, 2017. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(503)(i)(B)(1).
67.24 Bakery Ovens May 15, 1996 March 27, 1997, 62 FR 14639 Submitted on October 18, 1996. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(241)(i)(A)(1).
68 Fuel-Burning Equipment – Oxides of Nitrogen September 20, 1994 April 9, 1996, 61 FR 15719 Submitted on October 19, 1994. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(202)(i)(C)(4).
69.2 Industrial and Commercial Boilers, Process Heaters and Steam Generators September 27, 1994 February 9, 1996, 61 FR 4887 Submitted on October 19, 1994. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(202)(i)(C)(3).
69.2.1 Small Boilers, Process Heaters, Steam Generators, and Large Water Heaters July 1, 2021 December 21, 2023, 88 FR 88254 Submitted on September 21, 2020. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(557)(i)(B)(2).
69.2.2 Medium Boilers, Process Heaters, and Steam Generators September 9, 2021 August 23, 2023, 88 FR 57361 Submitted on March 9, 2022. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(604)(i)(A)(1).
69.3 Stationary Gas Turbine Engines September 27, 1994 June 17, 1997, 62 FR 32691 Submitted on October 19, 1994. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(202)(i)(C)(6).
69.4 Stationary Reciprocating Internal Combustion Engines – Reasonably Available Control Technology July 30, 2003 January 4, 2006, 71 FR 244 Submitted on November 4, 2003. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(321)(i)(D)(1).
70 Orchard Heaters January 17, 1972 September 22, 1972, 37 FR 19812 Submitted on June 30, 1972. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(6).
71 Abrasive Blasting March 30, 1977 August 31, 1978, 43 FR 38825 Submitted on October 13, 1977. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(41)(ii)(A).

Regulation VI – Burning Controls

District Citation Title/Subject State Effective Date EPA Approval Date Additional Explanation
101 Burning Control September 25, 2002 April 30, 2003, 68 FR 23035 Submitted on November 19, 2002. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(307)(i)(C)(1).

Regulation VII – Validity and Effective Date

District Citation Title/Subject State Effective Date EPA Approval Date Additional Explanation
140 Validity January 1, 1969 September 22, 1972, 37 FR 19812 Submitted on June 30, 1972. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(6).
141 Effective Date January 1, 1969 September 22, 1972, 37 FR 19812 Submitted on June 30, 1972. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(6).

Regulation VIII – San Diego Air Pollution Emergency Plan

District Citation Title/Subject State Effective Date EPA Approval Date Additional Explanation
126 Applicability May 25, 1977 May 28, 1980, 45 FR 35805 Submitted on October 13, 1977. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(41)(ii)(C).
127 Episode Criteria Levels September 17, 1991 March 18, 1999, 64 FR 13351 Submitted on January 28, 1992. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(187)(i)(D)(1).
128 Episode Declaration September 17, 1991 March 18, 1999, 64 FR 13351 Submitted on January 28, 1992. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(187)(i)(D)(1).
129 Episode Termination May 25, 1977 May 28, 1980, 45 FR 35805 Submitted on October 13, 1977. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(41)(ii)(C).
130 Episode Actions September 17, 1991 March 18, 1999, 64 FR 13351 Refers to Appendix A. Submitted on January 28, 1992. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(187)(i)(D)(1).
131 Stationary Source Curtailment Plan May 25, 1977 May 28, 1980, 45 FR 35805 Submitted on October 13, 1977. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(41)(ii)(C).
131 (paragraph (f)) Stationary Source Curtailment Plan May 1, 1981 June 21, 1982, 47 FR 26618 Submitted on May 28, 1981. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(92)(v)(A).
132 Traffic Abatement Plan May 25, 1977 May 28, 1980, 45 FR 35805 Submitted on October 13, 1977. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(41)(ii)(C).
132 (paragraph (d)) Traffic Abatement Plan May 1, 1981 June 21, 1982, 47 FR 26618 Submitted on May 28, 1981. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(92)(v)(A).
133 Schools May 25, 1977 May 28, 1980, 45 FR 35805 Submitted on October 13, 1977. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(41)(ii)(C).
134 Source Inspection May 1, 1981 June 21, 1982, 47 FR 26618 Submitted on May 28, 1981. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(92)(v)(A).
135 Air Monitoring Stations May 25, 1977 May 28, 1980, 45 FR 35805 Submitted on October 13, 1977. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(41)(ii)(C).
136 Interdistrict and Interbasin Coordination May 25, 1977 May 28, 1980, 45 FR 35805 Submitted on October 13, 1977. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(41)(ii)(C).
137 Emergency Action Committee May 25, 1977 May 28, 1980, 45 FR 35805 Submitted on October 13, 1977. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(41)(ii)(C).
138 Procedures and Plans May 25, 1977 May 28, 1980, 45 FR 35805 Submitted on October 13, 1977. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(41)(ii)(C).

Appendix to Regulation VIII

District Citation Title/Subject State Effective Date EPA Approval Date Additional Explanation
Appendix A Persons to be Notified on Episode Declaration May 25, 1977 May 28, 1980, 45 FR 35805 Cited in Rule 130. Submitted on October 13, 1977. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(41)(ii)(C).

Regulation IX – Public Records

District Citation Title/Subject State Effective Date EPA Approval Date Additional Explanation
175 General May 22, 1974 May 11, 1977, 42 FR 23805 Submitted on July 19, 1974. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(24)(iii)(A).
176 Information Supplied to District May 22, 1974 May 11, 1977, 42 FR 23805 Submitted on July 19, 1974. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(24)(iii)(A).
177 Inspection of Public Records May 22, 1974 May 11, 1977, 42 FR 23805 Submitted on July 19, 1974. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(24)(iii)(A).
177 (paragraph (c)) Inspection of Public Records March 30, 1977 August 31, 1978, 43 FR 38825 The revision to paragraph (c) relates to a change in address. Submitted on October 13, 1977. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(41)(ii)(A).

Regulation XV – Federal Conformity

District Citation Title/Subject State Effective Date EPA Approval Date Additional Explanation
1501 Conformity of General Federal Actions June 22, 1999 April 23, 1999, 64 FR 19916 Submitted on May 24, 1995. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(220)(i)(D)(1).

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