EPA-Approved San Luis Obispo County APCD Regulations in the California SIP
The following document and tables contain the EPA approved rules and regulations for the San Luis Obispo 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
Original Codification of Rules and Regulations
| District Citation | Title/Subject | State Effective Date | EPA Approval Date | Additional Explanation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 101 | Effective Date | May 26, 1971 | May 31, 1972, 37 FR 10842 | Submitted on February 21, 1972. See 40 CFR 52.220(b). |
| 113 | Particulate Matter | May 26, 1971 | May 31, 1972, 37 FR 10842 | Submitted on February 21, 1972. See 40 CFR 52.220(b). |
| 114 (paragraphs (1) and 3)) | Gaseous Contaminants | May 26, 1971 | May 31, 1972, 37 FR 10842 | Submitted on February 21, 1972. See 40 CFR 52.220(b). Paragraph (1) is titled "Sulfur Dioxide," and paragraph (3) is titled "Reduced Sulfur Compounds." Paragraphs (2) ("Sulfur Content of Fuels") and (4) ("Oxides of Nitrogen") have been superseded by approval of Rules 404(E) and 405(A), respectively. |
| 115 (Paragraph (2)) | Combustion Operations | May 26, 1971 | May 31, 1972, 37 FR 10842 | Submitted on February 21, 1972. See 40 CFR 52.220(b). Paragraph (2) is titled "Incinerator Burning." Paragraph (1) ("Open Burning") was superseded by approval of Rule 501. |
| 116 (Paragraph (5)) | Additional Prohibitions | May 26, 1971 | May 31, 1972, 37 FR 10842 | Submitted on February 21, 1972. See 40 CFR 52.220(b). Paragraph (5) is titled "Circumvention." Paragraphs (1) and (3) have been rescinded, and Paragraphs (2) and (4) have been superseded by approval of Rule 410 and 407, respectively. |
| 117 (paragraphs (4)(a), (4)(h) and (6)(b)) | Agricultural Burning | June 30, 1972 | September 22, 1972, 37 FR 19812 | Submitted on June 30, 1972. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(6). All the other paragraphs of Rule 117 were superseded by approval of Rule 502 at 43 FR 51776 (November 7, 1978). |
| 190 (paragraphs (a) through (e), (h) and (i) of subsection (1), and subsections (2), (3)(b), (4) and (7)) | Permits | May 26, 1971 | May 31, 1972, 37 FR 10842 | Submitted on February 21, 1972. See 40 CFR 52.220(b). The provisions that have not been superseded by approval of Rules 201, 202, 205, 206, 207, 208, 209, 210, 211, 301 or 302 include exceptions to the requirement to obtain an authority to construct or permit to operate, requirements related to obtaining permits to operate, certain authorities granted to the Control Officer, certain requirements for applicants, and certain other limitations on issuance of permits. |
| 190 (paragraphs (f) and (g) of subsection (1), and the second, third and fourth paragraphs of subsection (2)) | Permits | June 30, 1972 | September 22, 1972, 37 FR 19812 | Submitted on June 30, 1972. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(6). Provisions include certain amended exceptions to the requirement to obtain an authority to construct or permit to operate and certain requirements related to obtaining permits to operate. |
| 191 | Action in Areas of High Concentrations | May 26, 1971 | May 31, 1972, 37 FR 10842 | Submitted on February 21, 1972. See 40 CFR 52.220(b). |
| 199 (paragraphs (1) and (4)) | General Provisions | May 26, 1971 | May 31, 1972, 37 FR 10842 | Submitted on February 21, 1972. See 40 CFR 52.220(b). Paragraph (1) is titled "Liability of District and District Officers," and paragraph (4) is titled "Abatement." Paragraphs (2) ("Severability") and (3) ("Enforcement") have been superseded by approval of Rules 108 and 110, respectively. (Rule 110 (Enforcement) was later deleted without replacement.) |
Recodification of Rules and Regulations
Regulation I – General Provisions
| District Citation | Title/Subject | State Effective Date | EPA Approval Date | Additional Explanation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 101 | Title | August 2, 1976 | August 4, 1978, 43 FR 34465 | Submitted on November 10, 1976. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(35)(xii)(A). |
| 103 | Conflicts Between District, State and Federal Rules | August 2, 1976 | August 4, 1978, 43 FR 34465 | Submitted on November 10, 1976. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(35)(xii)(A). |
| 105 | Definitions | November 21, 1983 | December 5, 1984, 49 FR 47490 | Submitted on April 19, 1984. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(154)(iv)(A). |
| 106 | Standard Conditions | August 2, 1976 | August 4, 1978, 43 FR 34465 | Submitted on November 10, 1976. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(35)(xii)(A). |
| 108 | Severability | August 2, 1976 | August 4, 1978, 43 FR 34465 | Submitted on November 10, 1976. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(35)(xii)(A). |
| 109 | Particular Controls Not Required | August 2, 1976 | August 4, 1978, 43 FR 34465 | Submitted on November 10, 1976. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(35)(xii)(A). |
| 112 | Public Availability of Information | December 6, 1976 | August 4, 1978, 43 FR 34465 | Submitted on February 10, 1977. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(37)(iii)(A). |
| 113 | San Luis Obispo County Air Pollution Control District, Continuous Emissions Monitoring | June 22, 1977 | November 7, 1978, 43 FR 51776 | Adopted by CARB on June 22, 1977 for the San Luis Obispo County APCD. Submitted on October 13, 1977. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(41)(vi)(A). |
Regulation II – Permits
| District Citation | Title/Subject | State Effective Date | EPA Approval Date | Additional Explanation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 201 | Permits | November 13, 1984 | July 13, 1987, 52 FR 26148 | Submitted on April 12, 1985. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(160)(i)(B)(1). |
| 205 | Conditional Approval | November 13, 1984 | July 13, 1987, 52 FR 26148 | Submitted on April 12, 1985. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(160)(i)(B)(1). |
| 209 | Transfer | August 2, 1976 | February 1, 1984, 49 FR 3987 | Submitted on November 10, 1976. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(35)(xii)(E). |
| 210 | Cancellation of Applications | August 2, 1976 | February 1, 1984, 49 FR 3987 | Submitted on November 10, 1976. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(35)(xii)(E). |
| 211 | Provision of Sampling and Testing Facilities | August 2, 1976 | February 1, 1984, 49 FR 3987 | Submitted on November 10, 1976. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(35)(xii)(E). |
| 212 | Periodic Inspection and Recertification of Equipment | September 24, 1979 | February 1, 1984, 49 FR 3987 | Submitted on July 19, 1983. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(137)(v)(A). |
| 220 (except for the incorporation by reference of 40 CFR 52.21(b)(49)(v) into sections B and D.3.) | Federal Prevention of Significant Deterioration | January 22, 2014 | November 12, 2015, 80 FR 69880 | Submitted on May 13, 2014. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(441)(i)(F)(1). The approval of Rule 220 was supported by a letter dated December 16, 2014 from Larry R. Allen, San Luis Obispo County Air Pollution Control District, to Gerardo Rios, United States Environmental Protection Agency Region 9, regarding clarifications of District Rule 220 and 40 CFR 51.166. The letter is included in the table listing non-regulatory materials approved as part of the California SIP. |
| 222 | Federal Emission Statement | June 24, 2020 | July 29, 2022, 87 FR 45657 | Submitted on July 27, 2020 as an attachment to a letter dated July 23, 2020. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(573)(i)(B)(1). |
| 224 | Federal Requirements for New and Modified Major Sources in Nonattainment Areas | January 26, 2022 | May 16, 2024,89 FR 42808 | Submitted July 05,2022. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(607)(i)(B)(1) |
Regulation IV – Source Emission Standards, Limitations and Prohibitions
| District Citation | Title/Subject | State Effective Date | EPA Approval Date | Additional Explanation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 401 (excluding paragraphs (B)(4) and (B)(6)) | Visible Emissions | August 2, 1976 | August 4, 1978, 43 FR 34465 | Submitted on November 10, 1976. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(35)(xii)(A). |
| 404 (paragraph (E)) | Sulfur Compounds Emission Standards, Limitations and Prohibitions | December 6, 1976 | August 4, 1978, 43 FR 34465 | Paragraph (E) is titled "Sulfur Content of Fuels." Submitted on February 10, 1977. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(37)(iii)(A). |
| 405 | Nitrogen Oxides Emission Standards, Limitations and Prohibitions | November 13, 1984 | July 13, 1987, 52 FR 26148 | Submitted on April 12, 1985. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(160)(i)(B)(1). |
| 406 | Carbon Monoxide Emission Standards and Limitations | November 13, 1984 | July 13, 1987, 52 FR 26148 | Submitted on April 12, 1985. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(160)(i)(B)(1). |
| 407 | Organic Material Emission Standards, Limitations and Prohibitions | June 18, 1979 | June 18, 1982, 47 FR 26388 | Submitted on December 17, 1979. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(58)(viii)(A). |
| 409 | Orchard or Citrus Grove Heaters | August 2, 1976 | August 4, 1978, 43 FR 34465 | Submitted on November 10, 1976. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(35)(xii)(A). |
| 410 | Reduction of Animal Matter | August 2, 1976 | August 4, 1978, 43 FR 34465 | Submitted on November 10, 1976. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(35)(xii)(A). |
| 411 | Surface Coating of Manufactured Metal Parts | June 8, 1981 | June 18, 1982, 47 FR 26388 | Submitted on October 23, 1981. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(103)(xii)(A). |
| 415 | Dry Cleaning Solvents | June 18, 1979 | May 18, 1981, 46 FR 27116 | Submitted on October 18, 1979. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(77)(i)(A). |
| 416 | Degreasing Operations | June 18, 1979 | May 18, 1981, 46 FR 27116 | Submitted on October 18, 1979. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(77)(i)(A). |
| 417 | Control of Fugitive Emissions of Volatile Organic Compounds | February 9, 1993 | September 27, 1995, 60 FR 49772 | Submitted on May 13, 1993. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(193)(i)(B)(1). |
| 419 | Petroleum Pits, Ponds, Sumps, Well Cellars, and Wastewater Separators | July 12, 1994 | September 27, 1995, 60 FR 49772 | Submitted on September 28, 1994. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(199)(i)(B)(1). |
| 420 | Cutback Asphalt Paving Materials | June 18, 1979 | May 18, 1981, 46 FR 27116 | Submitted on October 18, 1979. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(77)(i)(A). |
| 422 | Refinery Process Turnarounds | June 18, 1979 | May 18, 1981, 46 FR 27116 | Submitted on October 18, 1979. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(77)(i)(A). |
| 424 | Gasoline Dispensing Facilities | July 18, 1989 | August 30, 1993, 58 FR 45442 | Submitted on December 31, 1990. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(182)(i)(C)(1). |
Regulation V – Burning Provisions, Limitations and Prohibitions
| District Citation | Title/Subject | State Effective Date | EPA Approval Date | Additional Explanation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 501 (excluding paragraphs (A)(7) and (B)) | General Burning Provisions | August 2, 1976 | November 7, 1978, 43 FR 51776 | Submitted on November 10, 1976. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(35)(xii)(D). Paragraph (A)(7) was superseded by the submittal, and subsequent disapproval, of the same paragraph on November 4, 1977 at 43 FR 51776 (November 7, 1978). |
| 502 (paragraphs A-F, H-I, K-N, O(1), P-Q) | Agricultural Burning | August 2, 1976 | November 7, 1978, 43 FR 51776 | Submitted on November 10, 1976. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(35)(xii)(D). |
| 502 (paragraph (A)(3)) | Agricultural Burning | July 5, 1977 | November 7, 1978, 43 FR 51776 | Submitted on November 4, 1977. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(42)(vii)(A). |
Emergency Episode Plans
| District Citation | Title/Subject | State Effective Date | EPA Approval Date | Additional Explanation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Luis Obispo County Air Pollution Control District, Resolution No. 2020-1, January 22, 2020 |
San Luis Obispo County Ozone Emergency Episode Plan | January 22, 2020 | March 30, 2021, 86 FR 16533 | Submitted on June 25, 2020 as an attachment to a letter dated June 16, 2020. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(552)(i)(B)(1). |