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EPA-Approved Santa Barbara 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 document and tables contain the EPA approved rules and regulations for the Santa Barbara Air Pollution Control District (APCD) portion of the California State Implementation Plan (SIP). EPA's Pacific Southwest Office maintains these tables and will update them to reflect any changes in the official tables codified in the Code of Federal Regulations. To find the status of SIP submittals, visit SIP Status Reports.

On this page:
  • Compiled Rules and Regulations (PDF)
  • Tables of Rules and Regulations
    • Regulation I - General Provisions
    • Regulation II - Permits
    • Regulation III - Prohibitions
    • Regulation IV - Agricultural Burning
    • Regulation V - Hearing Board
    • Regulation VI - Emergencies
    • Regulation VII - Conformity
    • Regulation VIII - New Source Review
    • Regulation XIII - Part 70 Operating Permit Program

Compiled Rules and Regulations

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  • EPA Approved and Compiled Rules and Regulations: Santa Barbara Air Pollution Control District (APCD) (pdf) (10.99 MB, September 2022)
    EPA approved and compiled rules and regulations of the Santa Barbara Air Pollution Control District (APCD) portion of the California State Implementation Plan (SIP).

Tables of Rules and Regulations

Original Codification of Rules and Regulations

District Citation Title/Subject State Effective Date EPA Approval Date Additional Explanation
20 Scavenger Plants October 18, 1971 May 31, 1972, 37 FR 10842 Submitted on February 21, 1972. See 40 CFR 52.220(b).
36.1 Vacuum Producing Devices or Systems – South Coast Air Basin June 1, 1972 September 22, 1972, 37 FR 19812 Adopted for Santa Barbara County by CARB through Resolution 72-68. Submitted on June 30, 1972. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(6).
64 Continuing Program of Voluntary Cooperation October 18, 1971 May 31, 1972, 37 FR 10842 Submitted on February 21, 1972. See 40 CFR 52.220(b).
74 Violations October 18, 1971 May 31, 1972, 37 FR 10842 Submitted on February 21, 1972. See 40 CFR 52.220(b).
75 Enforcement October 18, 1971 May 31, 1972, 37 FR 10842 Submitted on February 21, 1972. See 40 CFR 52.220(b).

1979 Re-Codification of Rules and Regulations

Regulation I – General Provisions

District Citation Title/Subject State Effective Date EPA Approval Date Additional Explanation
101 Title: Compliance by Existing Installations: Conflicts October 23, 1978 May 18, 1981, 46 FR 27116 Submitted on May 23, 1979. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(51)(xiii)(A).
102 Definitions August 25, 2016 March 24, 2020, 85 FR 16555 Submitted on October 18, 2016. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(533)(i)(A)(1).
103 Severability October 23, 1978 May 18, 1981, 46 FR 27116 Submitted on May 23, 1979. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(51)(xiii)(A).
104 Agricultural Burning October 23, 1978 May 18, 1981, 46 FR 27116 Submitted on May 23, 1979. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(51)(xiii)(A).
105 Applicability August 25, 2016 March 24, 2020, 85 FR 16555 Submitted on October 18, 2016. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(533)(i)(A)(2).

Regulation II – Permits

District Citation Title/Subject State Effective Date EPA Approval Date Additional Explanation
201 Permits Required June 19, 2008 February 9, 2016, 81 FR 6758 Submitted on October 20, 2008. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(361)(i)(A)(4).
202 Exemptions to Rule 201 August 25, 2016 March 24, 2020, 85 FR 16555 Submitted on October 18, 2016. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(533)(i)(A)(3).
203 Transfer April 17, 1997 February 9, 2016, 81 FR 6758 Submitted on March 10, 1998. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(254)(i)(C)(6).
204 Applications August 25, 2016 March 24, 2020, 85 FR 16555 Submitted on October 18, 2016. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(533)(i)(A)(4).
205 Standards for Granting Applications April 17, 1997 March 24, 2020, 85 FR 16555 Submitted on March 10, 1998. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(254)(i)(C)(8).
205 (paragraph (C) (except subparagraph 5.b.8.)) Standards for Granting Applications June 11, 1979 May 5, 1982, 47 FR 19330 Paragraph C is titled "New Source Review." Submitted on October 18, 1979. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(77)(ii)(A).
206 Conditional Approval of Authority to Construct or Permit to Operate October 15, 1991 February 9, 2016, 81 FR 6758 Submitted on January 28, 1992. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(187)(i)(E)(1).
212 Emission Statements October 20, 1992 May 26, 2004, 69 FR 29880 Submitted on November 12, 1992. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(190)(i)(G)(1).

Regulation III – Prohibitions

District Citation Title/Subject State Effective Date EPA Approval Date Additional Explanation
301 Circumvention October 23, 1978 May 18, 1981, 46 FR 27116 Submitted on May 23, 1979. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(51)(xiii)(A).
302 Visible Emissions October 23, 1978 May 18, 1981, 46 FR 27116 Submitted on May 23, 1979. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(51)(xiii)(A).
304 Particulate Matter – Northern Zone October 23, 1978 May 18, 1981, 46 FR 27116 Submitted on May 23, 1979. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(51)(xiii)(A).
305 Particulate Matter Concentration – Southern Zone October 23, 1978 May 18, 1981, 46 FR 27116 Submitted on May 23, 1979. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(51)(xiii)(A).
306 Dust and Fumes – Northern Zone October 23, 1978 May 18, 1981, 46 FR 27116 Submitted on May 23, 1979. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(51)(xiii)(A).
307 Particulate Matter Emission Weight Rate – Southern Zone October 23, 1978 May 18, 1981, 46 FR 27116 Submitted on May 23, 1979. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(51)(xiii)(A).
308 Incinerator Burning October 23, 1978 May 18, 1981, 46 FR 27116 Submitted on May 23, 1979. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(51)(xiii)(A).
309 Specific Contaminants October 23, 1978 May 18, 1981, 46 FR 27116 Submitted on May 23, 1979. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(51)(xiii)(A).
311 Sulfur Content of Fuels October 23, 1978 May 18, 1981, 46 FR 27116 Submitted on May 23, 1979. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(51)(xiii)(A).
312 (excluding paragraphs (B) and (C)) Open Fires October 23, 1978 May 18, 1981, 46 FR 27116 Submitted on May 23, 1979. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(51)(xiii)(A). Paragraphs (B) and (C) were disapproved at 46 FR 27116 (May 18, 1981).
313 Fires Set Under Public Authority October 23, 1978 May 18, 1981, 46 FR 27116 Submitted on May 23, 1979. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(51)(xiii)(A).
314 Reduction of Animal Matter October 23, 1978 May 18, 1981, 46 FR 27116 Submitted on May 23, 1979. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(51)(xiii)(A).
315 Gasoline Specifications October 23, 1978 May 18, 1981, 46 FR 27116 Submitted on May 23, 1979. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(51)(xiii)(A).
316 Storage and Transfer of Gasoline January 15, 2009 January 31, 2011, 76 FR 5277 Submitted on March 17, 2009. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(363)(i)(B)(2).
317 Organic Solvents October 23, 1978 May 18, 1981, 46 FR 27116 Submitted on May 23, 1979. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(51)(xiii)(A).
319 Asphalt Air Blowing – Southern Zone October 23, 1978 May 18, 1981, 46 FR 27116 Submitted on May 23, 1979. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(51)(xiii)(A).
320 Petroleum Solvent Dry Cleaners June 11, 1979 May 5, 1982, 47 FR 19330 Submitted on October 18, 1979. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(77)(ii)(A).
321 Solvent Cleaning Machines and Solvent Cleaning June 21, 2012 January 30, 2014, 79 FR 4821 Submitted on September 21, 2012. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(423)(i)(E)(3).
322 Metal Surface Coating Thinner and Reducer October 23, 1978 May 18, 1981, 46 FR 27116 Submitted on May 23, 1979. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(51)(xiii)(A).
323 Architectural Coatings November 15, 2001 January 2, 2004, 69 FR 34 Submitted on March 15, 2002. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(297)(i)(F)(1).
323.1 Architectural Coatings January 1, 2015 December 8, 2015, 80 FR 76222  Submitted on November 6, 2014. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(457)(i)(G)(1).
324 Disposal and Evaporation of Solvents October 23, 1978 May 18, 1981, 46 FR 27116 Submitted on May 23, 1979. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(51)(xiii)(A).
325 Crude Oil Production and Separation July 19, 2001 July 8, 2002, 67 FR 45066 Submitted on November 7, 2001. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(292)(i)(B)(1).
326 Storage of Reactive Organic Compound Liquids January 18, 2001 July 8, 2002, 67 FR 45066 Submitted on May 8, 2001. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(284)(i)(C)(1).
327 Organic Liquid Cargo Vessel Loading June 11, 1979 May 5, 1982, 47 FR 19330 Submitted on October 18, 1979. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(77)(ii)(A).
328 Continuous Emission Monitoring October 23, 1978 May 18, 1981, 46 FR 27116 Submitted on May 23, 1979. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(51)(xiii)(A).
329 Cutback and Emulsified Asphalt Paving Materials February 25, 1992 February 5, 1996, 61 FR 4215 Submitted on June 19, 1992. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(188)(i)(A)(4).
330 Surface Coating of Metal Parts and Products June 21, 2012 January 30, 2014, 79 FR 4821 Submitted on September 21, 2012. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(423)(i)(E)(4).
331 Fugitive Emissions Inspection and Maintenance December 10, 1991 September 20, 1994, 59 FR 48174 Submitted on June 19, 1992. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(188)(i)(A)(2).
332 Petroleum Refinery Vacuum Producing Systems, Wastewater Separators and Process Turnarounds June 11, 1979 May 5, 1982, 47 FR 19330 Submitted on October 18, 1979. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(77)(ii)(A).
333 Control of Emissions from Reciprocating Internal Combustion Engines June 19, 2008 May 31, 2011, 76 FR 31242 Submitted on October 20, 2008. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(361)(i)(A)(2).
337 Surface Coating of Aerospace Vehicles and Components June 21, 2012 April 11, 2013, 78 FR 21537 Submitted on September 21, 2012. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(423)(i)(E)(7). Also see 85 FR 42728 (July 15, 2020).
339 Motor Vehicle and Mobile Equipment Coating Operations January 1, 2009 September 24, 2013, 78 FR 58459 Submitted on October 20, 2008. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(361)(i)(A)(3).
342 Control of Oxides of Nitrogen (NOx) from Boilers, Steam Generators and Process Heaters April 17, 1997 September 24, 1999, 64 FR 51688 Submitted on March 10, 1998. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(254)(i)(C)(4).
343 Petroleum Storage Tanks Degassing December 14, 1993 October 7, 1996, 61 FR 52297 Submitted on March 29, 1994. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(196)(i)(C)(3).
344 Petroleum Sumps, Pits, and Well Cellars November 10, 1994 February 13, 1996, 61 FR 5515 Submitted on January 24, 1995. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(214)(i)(C)(2).
346 Loading of Organic Liquid Cargo Vessels January 18, 2001 October 29, 2002, 67 FR 65873 Submitted on May 8, 2001. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(284)(i)(C)(2).
349 Polyester Resin Operations June 21, 2012 January 30, 2014, 79 FR 4821 Submitted on September 21, 2012. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(423)(i)(E)(5).
351 Surface Coating of Wood Products August 20, 1998 March 22, 2000, 65 FR 15240 Submitted on May 13, 1999. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(263)(i)(B)(2).
352 Natural Gas-Fired Fan-Type Central Furnaces and Small Water Heaters October 20, 2011 April 11, 2013, 78 FR 21542 Submitted on February 23, 2012. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(411)(i)(G)(1).
353 Adhesives and Sealants June 21, 2012 August 30, 2013, 78 FR 53680 Submitted on September 21, 2012. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(423)(i)(E)(2).
354 Graphic Arts June 28, 1994 July 11, 1997, 62 FR 37136 Submitted on July 13, 1994. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(198)(i)(K)(1).
359 Flares and Thermal Oxidizers June 28, 1994 May 7, 1996, 61 FR 20453 Submitted on July 13, 1994. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(198)(i)(K)(2).
360 Emissions of Oxides of Nitrogen from Large Water Heaters and Small Boilers October 17, 2002 October 14, 2003, 68 FR 59121 Submitted on January 21, 2003. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(312)(i)(B)(1).
361 Small Boilers, Steam Generators and Process Heaters January 17, 2008 May 31, 2011, 76 FR 31242 Submitted on July 18, 2008. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(359)(i)(E)(1).
370 Potential to Emit – Limitations for Part 70 Sources June 15, 1995 October 15, 1997, 62 FR 53542 Submitted on August 10, 1995. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(224)(i)(E)(1).

Regulation IV – Agricultural Burning

District Citation Title/Subject State Effective Date EPA Approval Date Additional Explanation
401 Agricultural and Prescribed Burning May 16, 2002 January 23, 2003, 68 FR 3190 Submitted on August 6, 2002. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(303)(i)(A)(1).
403 Burning Permit for Non-Burning Days: Report Requirements October 23, 1978 May 18, 1981, 46 FR 27116 Submitted on May 23, 1979. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(51)(xiii)(A).

Regulation V – Hearing Board

District Citation Title/Subject State Effective Date EPA Approval Date Additional Explanation
505 Breakdown Conditions October 23, 1978 May 18, 1981, 46 FR 27116 Submitted on May 23, 1979. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(51)(xiii)(A).
505-A Breakdown Reporting Information Form October 23, 1978 May 18, 1981, 46 FR 27116 Submitted on May 23, 1979. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(51)(xiii)(A).

Regulation VI – Emergencies

District Citation Title/Subject State Effective Date EPA Approval Date Additional Explanation
601 General June 15, 1981 June 21, 1982, 47 FR 26618 Submitted on October 23, 1981. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(103)(iii)(B).
602 Episodes/Disasters June 15, 1981 June 21, 1982, 47 FR 26618 Submitted on October 23, 1981. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(103)(iii)(B).
603 Emergency Episode Plans June 15, 1981 June 21, 1982, 47 FR 26618 Submitted on October 23, 1981. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(103)(iii)(B).
604 Source Inspection June 15, 1981 June 21, 1982, 47 FR 26618 Submitted on October 23, 1981. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(103)(iii)(B).
605 Enforcement June 15, 1981 June 21, 1982, 47 FR 26618 Submitted on October 23, 1981. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(103)(iii)(B).
606 Communication Network June 15, 1981 June 21, 1982, 47 FR 26618 Submitted on October 23, 1981. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(103)(iii)(B).
607 Air Monitoring Stations June 15, 1981 June 21, 1982, 47 FR 26618 Submitted on October 23, 1981. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(103)(iii)(B).
608 Air Monitoring Summaries June 15, 1981 June 21, 1982, 47 FR 26618 Submitted on October 23, 1981. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(103)(iii)(B).
609 Interdistrict Cooperation June 15, 1981 June 21, 1982, 47 FR 26618 Submitted on October 23, 1981. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(103)(iii)(B).

Regulation VII – Conformity

District Citation Title/Subject State Effective Date EPA Approval Date Additional Explanation
702 General Conformity October 20, 1994 April 23, 1999, 64 FR 19916 Submitted on November 30, 1994. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(207)(i)(H)(1).

Regulation VIII – New Source Review

District Citation Title/Subject State Effective Date EPA Approval Date Additional Explanation
809 Federal Minor Source New Source Review August 25, 2016 March 24, 2020, 85 FR 16555 Submitted on October 18, 2016. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(533)(i)(A)(5).
810, 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 (PSD) June 20, 2013 November 12, 2015, 80 FR 69880 Submitted on February 10, 2014. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(442)(i)(H)(1). Approval relies on a letter dated November 25, 2014 from David Van Mullem, Santa Barbara County Air Pollution Control District, to Gerardo Rios, EPA, regarding clarifications of District Rule 810 and 40 CFR 51.166, which is included in tables listing the nonregulatory materials approved as part of the applicable SIP.

Regulation XIII – Part 70 Operating Permit Program

District Citation Title/Subject State Effective Date EPA Approval Date Additional Explanation
1301 Part 70 Operating Permits – General Information September 18, 1997 November 26, 1997, 62 FR 62949 Submitted on October 31, 1997. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(250)(i)(A)(1).

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