EPA Approved Regulations in the Forsyth County, NC LIP

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Updated as of: October 1, 2023

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EPA Approved Forsyth County Regulations

State citation Title/subject State effective date EPA approval date Comments
Subchapter 3A   Air Pollution Control 
Forsyth County Local Implementation Plan: Subchapter 3A Air Pollution Control Requirements - Section .0100 In General (pdf) (387.8 KB, 10/01/23)
Rule .0101 Department Established 12/19/1994 2/1/1996, 61 FR 3586  
Rule .0102 Enforcement of Chapter 12/19/1994 2/1/1996, 61 FR 3586  
Rule .0103 General Powers and Duties of Director 12/19/1994 2/1/1996, 61 FR 3586  
Rule .0104 Authority of Director to Establish Administrative Procedures 12/19/1994 2/1/1996, 61 FR 3586  
Rule .0105 Fees for Inspections, Permits, and Certificates Required by Chapter 12/19/1994 2/1/1996, 61 FR 3586  
Rule .0106 Penalties for Violation of Chapter 09/14/1998 2/17/2000, 65 FR 8053  
Rule .0107 Civil Relief for Violations of Chapter 12/19/1994 2/1/1996, 61 FR 3586  
Rule .0108 Chapter Does Not Prohibit Private Actions For Relief 12/19/1994 2/1/1996, 61 FR 3586  
Rule .0109 Judicial Review of Administrative Decisions Rendered Under Chapter 12/19/1994 2/1/1996, 61 FR 3586  
Rule .0111 Copies of Referenced Federal Regulations 12/19/1994 2/1/1996, 61 FR 3586  
Section .0200 Advisory Board (pdf) (pdf) (319.7 KB, 10/01/23)
Rule .0201 Established; Composition; Terms of Members 12/19/1994 2/1/1996, 61 FR 3586  
Rule .0202 Secretary 12/19/1994 2/1/1996, 61 FR 3586  
Rule .0203 Meetings 12/19/1994 2/1/1996, 61 FR 3586  
Rule .0204 To Serve in Advisory Capacity; General Functions 12/19/1994 2/1/1996, 61 FR 3586  
Rule .0205 Appeals to and Other Appearances Before Board 12/19/1994 2/1/1996, 61 FR 3586  
Rule .0206 Opinions Not Binding 12/19/1994 2/1/1996, 61 FR 3586  
Section .0300 Remedies for Enforcement of Standards - Special Orders (pdf) (370.67 KB, 10/01/23)
Rule .0301 Applicability 12/19/1994 2/1/1996, 61 FR 3586  
Rule .0302 Issuance 12/19/1994 2/1/1996, 61 FR 3586  
Rule .0303 Definitions 12/19/1994 2/1/1996, 61 FR 3586  
Rule 0304 Categories of Sources 12/19/1994 2/1/1996, 61 FR 3586  
Rule .0305 Enforcement Procedures 12/19/1994 2/1/1996, 61 FR 3586  
Rule .0306 Required Procedures for Issuance of Special Orders by Consent and Special Orders 12/19/1994 2/1/1996, 61 FR 3586  
Rule .0307 Documentation for Special Orders 12/19/1994 2/1/1996, 61 FR 3586  
Rule .0308 Public Hearing 12/19/1994 2/1/1996, 61 FR 3586  
Rule .0309 Compliance Bonds 12/19/1994 2/1/1996, 61 FR 3586  
Section .0400 Forsyth County Air Quality Technical Code (pdf) (274.45 KB, 10/01/23)
Rule .0401 Adopted 12/19/1994 2/1/1996, 61 FR 3586  
Subchapter 3B - Relationship to State Code (pdf) (585.43 KB, 10/01/23)
Rule .0101 In General 12/19/1994 2/1/1996, 61 FR 3586  
Rule .0102 Air Pollution Control Requirements (Subchapter 3D) 12/19/1994 2/1/1996, 61 FR 3586  
Rule .0103 Air Quality Permits (Subchapter 3Q) 12/19/1994 2/1/1996, 61 FR 3586  
Subchapter 3D   Air Pollution Control Requirements
Subchapter 3D - Air Pollution Control Requirements: Section 3D.0100: Definitions and References (pdf) (337.05 KB, 10/01/23)
Rule .0101 Definitions 9/14/1998 02/17/2000, 65 FR 8053  
Rule .0103 Copies Referenced Federal Regulations 12/19/1994 2/1/1996, 61 FR 3586  
Rule .0104 Incorporation by Reference 5/24/1999 10/22/2002, 67 FR 64994  
Subchapter 3D - Air Pollution Control Requirements: Section 3D.0200 Air Pollution Sources (pdf) (292.79 KB, 10/01/23)
Rule .0201 Classification of Air Pollution Sources 12/19/1994 2/1/1996, 61 FR 3586  
Rule .0202 Registration of Air Pollution Sources 12/19/1994 2/1/1996, 61 FR 3586  
Section 3D.0300 Air Pollution Emergencies (pdf) (380.36 KB, 10/01/23)
Rule .0301 Purpose 12/19/1994 2/1/1996, 61 FR 3586  
Rule .0302 Episode Criteria 12/19/1994 2/1/1996, 61 FR 3586  
Rule .0303 Emission Reduction Plans 12/19/1994 2/1/1996, 61 FR 3586  
Rule .0304 Preplanned Abatement Program 12/19/1994 2/1/1996, 61 FR 3586  
Rule .0305 Emission Reduction Plan: Alert Level 12/19/1994 2/1/1996, 61 FR 3586  
Rule .0306 Emission Reduction Plan: Warning Level 12/19/1994 2/1/1996, 61 FR 3586  
Rule .0307 Emission Reduction Plan: Emergency Level 12/19/1994 2/1/1996, 61 FR 3586  
Section 3D.0400 Ambient Air Quality Standards (pdf) (306.84 KB, 10/01/23)
Rule .0401 Purpose 12/19/1994 2/1/1996, 61 FR 3586  
Rule .0402 Sulfur Oxides 12/19/1994 2/1/1996, 61 FR 3586  
Rule .0403 Total Suspended Particulates 12/19/1994 2/1/1996, 61 FR 3586  
Rule .0404 Carbon Monoxide 12/19/1994 2/1/1996, 61 FR 3586  
Rule .0405 Ozone 05/24/1999 10/22/2002, 67 FR 64994  
Rule .0407 Nitrogen Dioxide 12/19/1994 2/1/1996, 61 FR 3586  
Rule .0408 Lead 12/19/1994 2/1/1996, 61 FR 3586  
Rule .0409 Particulate Matter 12/19/1994 2/1/1996, 61 FR 3586  
Rule .0410 PM 2.5 Particulate Matter 5/24/1999 10/22/2002, 67 FR 64994  
Section 3D.0500 Emission Control Standards (pdf) (1.22 MB, 10/01/23)
Rule .0501 Compliance With Emission Control Standards 5/24/1999 10/22/2002, 67 FR 64994  
Rule .0502 Purpose 12/19/1994 2/1/1996, 61 FR 3586  
Rule .0503 Particulates From Fuel Burning Indirect Heat Exchangers 5/24/1999 10/22/2002, 67 FR 64994  
Rule .0504 Particulates from Wood Burning Indirect Heat Exchangers 7/22/2002 9/16/2003, 68 FR 54166 Repealed.
Rule .0506 Particulates from Hot Mix Asphalt Plants 9/14/1998 02/17/2000, 65 FR 8053  
Rule .0507 Particulates from Chemical Fertilizer Manufacturing Plants 9/14/1998 02/17/2000, 65 FR 8053  
Rule .0508 Particulates from Pulp and Paper Mills 9/14/1998 02/17/2000, 65 FR 8053  
Rule .0509 Particulates from Mica or Feldspar Processing Plants 9/14/1998 02/17/2000, 65 FR 8053  
Rule .0510 Particulates from Sand, Gravel, or Crushed Stone Operations 9/14/1998 02/17/2000, 65 FR 8053  
Rule .0511 Particulates from Lightweight Aggregate Processes 9/14/1998 02/17/2000, 65 FR 8053  
Rule .0512 Particulates from Wood Products Finishing Plants 7/28/1997 12/31/1998, 63 FR 72190  
Rule .0513 Control of Particulates From Portland Cement Plants 12/19/1994 2/1/1996, 61 FR 3586  
Rule .0514 Control of Particulates From Ferrous Jobbing Foundries 12/19/1994 2/1/1996, 61 FR 3586  
Rule .0515 Particulates from Miscellaneous Industrial Processes 9/14/1998 2/17/2000, 65 FR 8053  
Rule .0516 Sulfur Dioxide Emissions from Combustion Sources 11/29/1995 5/26/1996, 61 FR 25789  
Rule .0517 Emissions from Plants Producing Sulfuric Acid 12/19/1994 2/1/1996, 61 FR 3586 Except for item 2.
Rule .0519 Control of Nitrogen Dioxide and Nitrogen Oxides Emissions 12/19/1994 2/1/1996, 61 FR 3586  
Rule .0520 Control and Prohibition of Open Burning 12/19/1994 2/1/1996, 61 FR 3586  
Rule .0521 Control of Visible Emissions 9/14/1998 2/17/2000, 65 FR 8053  
Rule .0523 Control of Conical Incinerators 12/19/1994 2/1/1996, 61 FR 3586  
Rule .0527 Emissions from Spodumene Ore Roasting 12/19/1994 2/1/1996, 61 FR 3586 Except for item 2.
Rule .0530 Prevention of Significant Deterioration 8/14/1995 5/23/1996, 61 FR 25789 Except for Paragraphs (a), (l), (o), and (s) approved on 12/31/1998 with a state effective date of 7/28/1997.
Rule .0531 Sources in Nonattainment Areas 11/13/1995 2/17/00 65 FR 8053  
Rule .0532 Sources Contributing to an Ambient Violation 12/19/1994 2/1/1996, 61 FR 3586  
Rule .0533 Stack Height 12/19/1994 2/1/1996, 61 FR 3586  
Rule .0535 Excess Emissions Reporting and Malfunctions 9/14/1998 2/17/00 65 FR 8053  
Rule .0536 Particulate Emissions From Electric Utility Boilers 12/19/1994 2/1/1996, 61 FR 3586  
Section 3D.0600 Monitoring: Recordkeeping: Reporting (pdf) (515.72 KB, 10/01/23)
Rule .0601 Purpose and Scope 5/24/1999 10/22/2002, 67 FR 64994  
Rule .0602 Definitions 5/24/1999 10/22/2002, 67 FR 64994  
Rule .0604 Exceptions to Monitoring and Reporting Requirements 5/24/1999 10/22/2002, 67 FR 64994  
Rule .0605 General Recordkeeping and Reporting Requirements 5/24/1999 10/22/2002, 67 FR 64994  
Rule .0606 Sources Covered By Appendix P of 40 CFR Part 51 5/24/1999 10/22/2002, 67 FR 64994  
Rule .0607 Large Wood and Wood-fossil Fuel Combination Units 5/24/1999 10/22/2002, 67 FR 64994  
Rule .0608 Program Schedule 12/19/1994 2/1/1996, 61 FR 3586   
Rule .0610 Delegation 12/19/1994 2/1/1996, 61 FR 3586   
Rule .0611 Monitoring Emissions From Other Sources 5/24/1999 10/22/2002, 67 FR 64994  
Rule .0612 Alternative Monitoring and Reporting Procedures 5/24/1999 10/22/2002, 67 FR 64994  
Rule .0613 Quality Assurance Program 5/24/1999 10/22/2002, 67 FR 64994  
Rule .0614 Compliance Assurance Monitoring 5/24/1999 10/22/2002, 67 FR 64994  
Rule .0615 Delegation 5/24/1999 10/22/2002, 67 FR 64994  
Section 3D.0800 Transportation Facilities (pdf) (357.14 KB, 10/01/23)
Rule .0801 Purpose and Scope 12/19/1994 2/1/1996, 61 FR 3586   
Rule .0802 Definitions 12/19/1994 2/1/1996, 61 FR 3586   
Rule .0803 Highway Projects 12/19/1994 2/1/1996, 61 FR 3586   
Rule .0804 Airport Facilities 12/19/1994 2/1/1996, 61 FR 3586   
Rule .0805 Parking Facilities 12/19/1994 2/1/1996, 61 FR 3586   
Rule .0806 Ambient Monitoring and Modeling Analysis 12/19/1994 2/1/1996, 61 FR 3586   
Section 3D.0900 Volatile Organic Compounds (pdf) (2.9 MB, 10/01/23)
Rule .0901 Definitions 12/19/1994 2/1/1996, 61 FR 3586   
Rule .0902 Applicability 7/28/1997 12/31/1998, 63 FR 72190 Paragraphs (a) through (i) only.
Rule .0903 Recordkeeping: Reporting: Monitoring 5/24/1999 10/22/2002, 67 FR 64994  
Rule .0906 Circumvention 12/19/1994 2/1/1996, 61 FR 3586  
Rule .0909 Compliance Schedules for Sources in New Nonattainment Areas 11/13/1995 2/17/2000, 65 FR 8053 Except Paragraphs (a) through (c), (g), and (h) approved on 12/31/1998 with a state effective date of 7/28/1997.
Rule .0912 General Provisions on Test Methods and Procedures 12/19/1994 2/1/1996, 61 FR 3586  
Rule .0913 Determination of Volatile Content of Surface Coatings 12/19/1994 2/1/1996, 61 FR 3586  
Rule .0914 Determination of VC Emission Control System Efficiency 9/14/1998 2/17/2000, 65 FR 8053  
Rule .0915 Determination of Solvent Metal Cleaning VOC Emissions 12/19/1994 2/1/1996, 61 FR 3586  
Rule .0916 Determination: VOC Emissions from Bulk Gasoline Terminals 12/19/1994 2/1/1996, 61 FR 3586  
Rule .0917 Automobile and Light-Duty Truck Manufacturing 12/19/1994 2/1/1996, 61 FR 3586  
Rule .0918 Can Coating 12/19/1994 2/1/1996, 61 FR 3586  
Rule .0919 Coil Coating 12/19/1994 2/1/1996, 61 FR 3586  
Rule .0920 Paper Coating 12/19/1994 2/1/1996, 61 FR 3586  
Rule .0921 Fabric and Vinyl Coating 12/19/1994 2/1/1996, 61 FR 3586  
Rule .0922 Metal Furniture Coating 12/19/1994 2/1/1996, 61 FR 3586  
Rule .0923 Surface Coating of Large Appliances 12/19/1994 2/1/1996, 61 FR 3586  
Rule .0924 Magnet Wire Coating 12/19/1994 2/1/1996, 61 FR 3586  
Rule .0925 Petroleum Liquid Storage in Fixed Roof Tanks 12/19/1994 2/1/1996, 61 FR 3586  
Rule .0926 Bulk Gasoline Plants 12/19/1994 2/1/1996, 61 FR 3586  
Rule .0927 Bulk Gasoline Terminals 7/22/2002 9/16/2003, 68 FR 54166  
Rule .0928 Gasoline Service Stations Stage I 12/19/1994 2/1/1996, 61 FR 3586  
Rule .0929 Petroleum Refinery Sources 12/19/1994 2/1/1996, 61 FR 3586  
Rule .0930 Solvent Metal Cleaning 12/19/1994 2/1/1996, 61 FR 3586  
Rule .0931 Cutback Asphalt 12/19/1994 2/1/1996, 61 FR 3586  
Rule .0932 Gasoline Truck Tanks and Vapor Collection Systems 7/22/2002 9/16/2003, 68 FR 54166  
Rule .0933 Petroleum Liquid Storage in External Floating Roof Tanks 12/19/1994 2/1/1996, 61 FR 3586  
Rule .0934 Coating of Miscellaneous Metal Parts and Products 12/19/1994 2/1/1996, 61 FR 3586  
Rule .0935 Factory Surface Coating of Flat Wood Paneling 12/19/1994 2/1/1996, 61 FR 3586  
Rule .0936 Graphic Arts 12/19/1994 2/1/1996, 61 FR 3586  
Rule .0937 Manufacture of Pneumatic Rubber Tires 12/19/1994 2/1/1996, 61 FR 3586  
Rule .0939 Determination of Volatile Organic Compound Emissions 12/19/1994 2/1/1996, 61 FR 3586  
Rule .0940 Determination of Leak Tightness and Vapor Leaks 12/19/1994 2/1/1996, 61 FR 3586  
Rule .0941 Alternative Method for Leak Tightness 12/19/1994 2/1/1996, 61 FR 3586  
Rule .0942 Determination of Solvent in Filter Waste 12/19/1994 2/1/1996, 61 FR 3586  
Rule .0943 Synthetic Organic Chemical and Polymer Manufacturing 12/19/1994 2/1/1996, 61 FR 3586  
Rule .0944 Manufacture of Polyethelene, Polypropylene and Polystyrene 12/19/1994 2/1/1996, 61 FR 3586  
Rule .0945 Petroleum Dry Cleaning 12/19/1994 2/1/1996, 61 FR 3586  
Rule .0947 Manufacture of Synthesized Pharmaceutical Products 12/19/1994 2/1/1996, 61 FR 3586  
Rule .0948 VOC Emissions from Transfer Operations 12/19/1994 2/1/1996, 61 FR 3586  
Rule .0949 Storage of Miscellaneous Volatile Organic Compounds 12/19/1994 2/1/1996, 61 FR 3586  
Rule .0950 Interim Standards for Certain Source Categories 11/13/1995 2/17/2000, 65 FR 8053  
Rule .0951 Miscellaneous Volatile Organic Compound Emissions 12/19/1994 2/1/1996, 61 FR 3586  
Rule .0952 Petition for Alternative Controls 11/13/1995 2/17/2000, 65 FR 8053   
Rule .0953 Vapor Return Piping for Stage II Vapor Recovery 9/14/1998 2/17/2000, 65 FR 8053   
Rule .0954 Stage II Vapor Recovery 11/13/1995 2/17/2000, 65 FR 8053  Except Paragraphs (a) and (f) approved on 12/31/1998 with a state effective date of 7/28/1997.
Rule .0955 Thread Bonding Manufacturing 8/14/1995 5/23/1996, 61 FR 25789  
Rule .0956 Glass Christmas Ornament Manufacturing 8/14/1995 5/23/1996, 61 FR 25789  
Rule .0957 Commercial Bakeries 8/14/1995 5/23/1996, 61 FR 25789  
Section 3D.1900 Open Burning (pdf) (306.95 KB, 10/01/23)
Rule .1903 Permissible Open Burning 10/25/1999 8/9/2002, 67 FR 51763  
Rule .1904 Air Curtain Burners 10/25/1999 8/9/2002, 67 FR 51763  
Section 3D.2000 Transporation Conformity (pdf) (396.34 KB, 10/01/23)
Rule .2003 Transportation Conformity Determination 10/25/1999 8/9/2002, 67 FR 51763  
Subchapter 3Q   Air Quality Permits
Section 3Q.0100 General Provisions (pdf) (769.64 KB, 10/01/23)
Rule .0101 Required Air Quality Permits 9/14/1998 2/17/2000, 65 FR 8053  
Rule .0102 Activities Exempted From Permit Requirements 7/22/2002 9/16/2003, 68 FR 54166  
Rule .0103 Definitions 10/25/1999 8/9/2002, 67 FR 51763  
Rule .0104 Where to Obtain and File Permit Applications 12/19/1994 2/1/1996, 61 FR 3586 Except paragraph (b) approved on 12/31/1998 with a state effective date of 7/28/1997.
Rule .0105 Copies of Referenced Documents 12/19/1994 2/1/1996, 61 FR 3586  
Rule .0106 Incorporation by Reference 12/19/1994 2/1/1996, 61 FR 3586  
Rule .0107 Confidential Information 5/24/1999 10/22/2002, 67 FR 64994   
Rule .0108 Delegation of Authority  12/19/1994 2/1/1996, 61 FR 3586  
Rule .0109 Compliance Schedule for Previously Exempted Activities 12/19/1994 2/1/1996, 61 FR 3586  
Rule .0110 Retention of Permit at Permitted Facility 12/19/1994 2/1/1996, 61 FR 3586  
Rule .0111 Applicability Determinations 12/19/1994 2/1/1996, 61 FR 3586  
Section 3Q.0200 Permit Fees (pdf) (292.24 KB, 10/01/23)
Rule .0207 Annual Emissions Reporting 9/14/1998 2/17/2000, 65 FR 8053  
Section 3Q.0300 Construction and Operation Permit (pdf) (844.98 KB, 10/01/23)
Rule .0301 Applicability 9/14/1998 2/17/2000, 65 FR 8053  
Rule .0302 Facilities Not Likely to Contravene Demonstration 9/14/1998 2/17/2000, 65 FR 8053  
Rule .0303 Definitions 12/19/1994 2/1/1996, 61 FR 3586  
Rule .0304 Applications 5/24/1999 10/22/2002, 67 FR 64994  
Rule .0305 Application Submittal Content 12/19/1994 2/1/1996, 61 FR 3586  
Rule .0306 Permits Requiring Public Participation 5/24/1999 10/22/2002, 67 FR 64994  
Rule .0307 Public Participation Procedures 12/19/1994 2/1/1996, 61 FR 3586 Except paragraph (i) approved on 12/31/1998 with a 7/28/1999 effective date.
Rule .0308 Final Action on Permit Applications 12/19/1994 2/1/1996, 61 FR 3586  
Rule .0309 Termination, Modification and Revocation of Permits 5/24/1999 10/22/2002, 67 FR 64994  
Rule .0310 Permitting of Numerous Similar Facilities 12/19/1994 2/1/1996, 61 FR 3586  
Rule .0311 Permitting of Facilities at Multiple Temporary Site 12/19/1994 2/1/1996, 61 FR 3586  
Rule .0312 Application Processing Schedule 9/14/1998 2/17/2000, 65 FR 8053  
Rule .0314 General Permit Requirements 5/24/1999 10/22/2002, 67 FR 64994  
Rule .0315 Synthetic Minor Facilities 5/24/1999 10/22/2002, 67 FR 64994  
Section 3Q.0600 - Transportation Facility Procedures (pdf) (469.32 KB, 10/01/23)
Rule .0601 Purpose of Section and Requirement for a Permit 12/19/1994 2/1/1996, 61 FR 3586  
Rule .0602 Definitions
12/19/1994		 2/1/1996, 61 FR 3586  
Rule .0603 Applications
12/19/1994		 2/1/1996, 61 FR 3586 Except paragraph (e) approved on 12/31/1998 with a state effective date of 7/28/97.
Rule .0604 Public Participation
12/19/1994		 2/1/1996, 61 FR 3586  
Rule .0605 Final Action on Permit Application
12/19/1994		 2/1/1996, 61 FR 3586  
Rule .0606 Termination, Modification and Revocation of Permits
12/19/1994		 2/1/1996, 61 FR 3586  
Rule .0607 Application Processing Schedule
9/14/1998		 2/17/2000, 65 FR 8053  
Section 3Q.0800 Exclusionary Rules (pdf) (402.48 KB, 10/01/23)
Rule .0801 Purpose and Scope 05/24/1999 10/22/2002, 67 FR 64994  
Rule .0802 Gasoline Service Stations and Dispensing Facilities 11/13/1995 2/17/2000, 65 FR 8053  
Rule .0803 Coating, Solvent Cleaning, Graphic Arts Operations 05/24/1999 10/22/2002, 67 FR 64994  
Rule .0804 Dry Cleaning Facilities 11/3/1995 2/17/2000, 65 FR 8053  
Rule .0805 Grain Elevators 9/14/1998 2/17/2000, 65 FR 8053  
Rule .0806 Cotton Gins 9/14/1998 2/17/2000, 65 FR 8053  
Rule .0807 Emergency Generators 9/14/1998 2/17/2000, 65 FR 8053  
Rule .0808 Peak Shaving Generators 05/24/1999 10/22/2002, 67 FR 64990  

[64 FR 27467, May 20, 1999]

Editorial Note: For Federal Register citations affecting §52.1770, see the List of CFR Sections Affected, which appears in the Finding Aids section of the printed volume and at www.fdsys.gov.

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