EPA Approved Regulations in the Rhode Island SIP
Subpart OO - Rhode Island
Section 52.2070 Identification of plan.
(c) EPA approved regulations.
EPA Approved Rhode Island Regulations
(As of October 2, 2023.)
| State Citation | Title / Subject | State Effective Date | EPA Approval Date | Explanations |
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| Air Pollution Control General Definitions Regulation. (pdf) | General Definitions | 02/09/2018 | 09/03/2020 85 FR 54924 (pdf) |
Excluding 0.3 Application section. |
| Air Pollution Control Regulation 1 (pdf) | Visible Emissions | 07/19/2007 | 07/22/2016 81 FR 47708 (pdf) |
All of Air Pollution Control Regulation 1 is approved with the exception of section 1.5.3 of the General Provisions which was formally withdrawn from consideration as part of the SIP revision. [See: Electronic Docket Number EPA-R01-OAR-2015-0306 at www.regulations.gov] |
| Air Pollution Control Regulation 2 (pdf) | Handling of Soft Coal | 02/22/1977 | 05/07/1981 46 FR 25446 |
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| Air Pollution Control Regulation 3 (pdf) | Particulate Emissions from Industrial Processes | 07/19/2007 | 07/22/2016 81 FR 47708 (pdf) |
All of Air Pollution Control Regulation 3 is approved with the exception of section 3.4.3 of the General Provisions and the "director discretion" provisions in section 3.3(a) which were formally withdrawn from consideration as part of the SIP revision. [See: Electronic Docket Number EPA-R01-OAR-2015-0306 at www.regulations.gov] |
| Air Pollution Control Regulation 4 (pdf) | Open Fires | 07/19/2007 | 07/22/2016 81 FR 47708 (pdf) |
All of Air Pollution Control Regulation 4 is approved with the exception of section 4.5.3 of the General Provisions which was formally withdrawn from consideration as part of the SIP revision. [See: Electronic Docket Number EPA-R01-OAR-2015-0306 at www.regulations.gov] |
| Air Pollution Control Regulation 5 (pdf) | Fugitive Dust | 02/22/1977 | 05/07/1981 46 FR 25446 |
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| Air Pollution Control Regulation 6 (pdf) | Continuous Emission Monitors | 07/19/2007 | 07/22/2016 81 FR 47708 (pdf) |
All of Air Pollution Control Regulation 6 is approved with the exception of section 6.4.3 of the General Provisions which was formally withdrawn from consideration as part of the SIP revision. [See: Electronic Docket Number EPA-R01-OAR-2015-0306 at www.regulations.gov] |
| Air Pollution Control Regulation 7 (pdf) | Emission of Air Contaminants Detrimental to Persons or Property | 07/19/2007 | 07/22/2016 81 FR 47708 (pdf) |
All of Air Pollution Control Regulation 7 is approved with the exception of section 7.5.3 of the General Provisions and the air toxics provisions in sections 7.4.1(b), (c), and (d), which were formally withdrawn from consideration as part of the SIP revision. [See: Electronic Docket Number EPA-R01-OAR-2015-0306 at www.regulations.gov] |
| Air Pollution Control Regulation 8 (pdf) | Sulfur Content of Fuels | 01/09/2017 | 08/13/2018 83 FR 39888 (pdf) |
Excluding sections 8.7 and 8.8.3 which were not submitted by the State. |
| Air Pollution Control Regulation 9 (pdf) | Air Pollution Control Permits | 04/05/2018 | 10/02/2019 84 FR 52366 (pdf) |
[See: Electronic Docket Number EPA-R01-OAR-2019–0382 at www.regulations.gov] |
| Air Pollution Control Regulation 10 (pdf) | Air Pollution Episodes | 02/22/1977 | 05/07/1981 46 FR 25446 |
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| Air Pollution Control Regulation 11 (pdf) | Petroleum Liquids Marketing and Storage | 02/09/2018 | 09/03/2020 85 FR 54924 (pdf) |
Excluding 11.2 Application section. |
| Air Pollution Control Regulation 12 (pdf) | Incinerators | 07/19/2007 | 07/22/2016 81 FR 47708 (pdf) |
All of Air Pollution Control Regulation 12 is approved with the exception of section 12.8.3 of the General Provisions and the "director discretion" provisions in section 12.3(a) and (c), which were formally withdrawn from consideration as part of the SIP revision. [See: Electronic Docket Number EPA-R01-OAR-2015-0306 at www.regulations.gov] |
| Air Pollution Control Revisions to Regulation 13 (pdf) | Particulate Emissions from Fossil Fuel Fired Steam or Hot Water Generating Units | 10/05/1982 | 03/29/1983 48 FR 13026 |
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| Air Pollution Control Regulation 14 (pdf) | Record Keeping and Reporting | 07/19/2007 | 07/22/2016 81 FR 47708 (pdf) |
All of Air Pollution Control Regulation 14 is approved with the exception of section 14.4.3 of the General Provisions which was formally withdrawn from consideration as part of the SIP revision. [See: Electronic Docket Number EPA-R01-OAR-2015-0306 at www.regulations.gov] |
| Air Pollution Control Regulation 15 (pdf) | Control of Organic Solvent Emissions | 02/09/2018 | 09/03/2020 85 FR 54924 (pdf) |
Excluding 15.2 Application section. |
| Air Pollution Control Regulation 16 (pdf) | Operation of Air Pollution Control System | 02/22/1977 | 05/07/1981 46 FR 25446 |
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| Air Pollution Control Regulation 17 (pdf) | Odors | 02/22/1977 | 05/07/1981 46 FR 25446 |
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| Air Pollution Control Regulation 18 (pdf) | Control of Emissions from Organic Solvent Cleaning | Withdrawn | 12/02/1999 64 FR 67495 |
No. 18 is superseded by No. 36. |
| Air Pollution Control Regulation 19 (pdf) | Control of Volatile Organic Compounds from Surface Coating Operations | 02/09/2018 | 09/03/2020 85 FR 54924 (pdf) |
Excluding 19.2 Application section. |
| Air Pollution Control Regulation 21 (pdf) | Control of Volatile Organic Compounds from Printing Operations | 02/09/2018 | 09/03/2020 85 FR 54924 (pdf) |
Excluding 21.2 Application section. |
| Air Pollution Control Regulation 25 (pdf) | Control of VOC Emissions from Cutback and Emulsified Asphalt | 02/09/2018 | 09/03/2020 85 FR 54924 (pdf) |
Excluding 25.2 Application section. |
| Air Pollution Control Regulation 26 (pdf) | Control of Organic Solvent Emissions from Manufacture of Synthesized Pharmaceutical Products | 02/09/2018 | 09/03/2020 85 FR 54924 (pdf) |
Excluding 26.2 Application section. |
| Air Pollution Control Regulation 27 (pdf) | Control of Nitrogen Oxide Emissions | 02/09/2018 | 09/03/2020 85 FR 54924 (pdf) |
Excluding 27.2 Application section. |
| Air Pollution Control Regulation 29.3 (pdf) | Emissions Caps | 04/28/1995 | 03/22/1996 61 FR 11731 |
This rule limits a source's potential to emit, therefore avoiding RACT, Title V Operating Permit. |
| Air Pollution Control Regulation 30 (pdf) | Control of Volatile Organic Compounds from Automobile Refinishing Operations | 07/19/2007 | 07/22/2016 81 FR 47708 (pdf) |
All of Air Pollution Control Regulation 30 is approved with the exception of section 30.9.3 of the General Provisions which was formally withdrawn from consideration as part of the SIP revision, and section 30.2.2 which was not submitted as part of the SIP revision. [See: Electronic Docket Number EPA-R01-OAR-2015-0306 at www.regulations.gov] |
| Air Pollution Control Regulation 31 (pdf) | Control of Volatile Organic Compounds from Commercial and Consumer Products | 01/09/2017 | 04/01/2021 86 FR 17072 (pdf) |
All of APCR No. 31 is approved with the exception of 31.2 "Application" which the state did not submit as part of the SIP revision. |
| Air Pollution Control Regulation 32 (pdf) | Control of Volatile Organic Compounds from Marine Vessel Loading Operations | 07/19/2007 | 07/22/2016 81 FR 47708 (pdf) |
All of Air Pollution Control Regulation 32 is approved with the exception of section 32.7.3 of the General Provisions which was formally withdrawn from consideration as part of the SIP revision, and section 32.2.2 which was not submitted as part of the SIP revision. [See: Electronic Docket Number EPA-R01-OAR-2015-0306 at www.regulations.gov] |
| Air Pollution Control Regulation 33 (pdf) | Control of VOCs from Architectural Coatings and Industrial Maintenance Coatings | 07/21/2020 | 04/01/2021 86 FR 17072 (pdf) |
All of APCR No. 33 is approved with the exception of 33.2 "Application" which the state did not submit as part of the SIP revision. |
| Air Pollution Control Regulation 34 (pdf) | Rhode Island Motor Vehicle Inspection / Maintenance Program | 01/05/2009 | 05/25/2018 83 FR 24225 (pdf) |
Department of Environmental Management regulation containing I/M standards. Approving all sections except section 34.9.3 "Application" which was excluded from the SIP submittal. |
| Air Pollution Control Regulation 35 (pdf) | Control of Volatile Organic Compounds and Volatile Hazardous Air Pollutants from Wood Products Manufacturing Operations | 02/09/2018 | 09/03/2020 85 FR 54924 (pdf) |
Excluding 35.2 Application section. |
| Air Pollution Control Regulation 36 (pdf) | Control of Emissions from Organic Solvent Cleaning | 05/03/2022 | 09/01/2023 88 FR 60342 (pdf) |
Revisions made to part 36 for consistency with NESHAP for Halogenated Solvent Cleaning (40 CFR part 63, subpart T). |
| Air Pollution Control Regulation 37 (pdf) | Rhode Island's Low Emission Vehicle Program | 12/22/2005 | 08/19/2015 80 FR 50203 (pdf) |
Adopts California LEV II standards [See: Electronic Docket Number EPA-R01-OAR-2009-0541 at www.regulations.gov] |
| Air Pollution Control Regulation 38 (pdf) | Nitrogen Oxides Allowance Program. | 06/10/1998 | 06/02/1999 64 FR 29567 |
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| Air Pollution Control Regulation 44 (pdf) | Control of Volatile Organic Compounds from Adhesives and Sealants | 02/09/2018 | 09/03/2020 85 FR 54924 (pdf) |
Excluding 44.2 Application section. |
| Air Pollution Control Regulation 45 (pdf) | Rhode Island Diesel Engine Anti-Idling Program | 07/19/2007 | 03/27/2008 73 FR 16203 |
Limits idling for diesel on-highway and non-road engines. [See: Electronic Docket Number EPA-R01-OAR-2007-1176 at www.regulations.gov] |
| Air Pollution Control Regulation 49 (pdf) | Transportation Conformity | 10/20/2011 | 03/10/2015 80 FR 12561 (pdf) |
[See: Electronic Docket Number EPA-R01-OAR-2014-0275 at www.regulations.gov] |
| Air Pollution Control Regulation 51 (pdf) | Control of Volatile Organic Compounds from Adhesives and Sealants | 02/09/2018 | 09/03/2020 85 FR 54924 (pdf) |
Excluding 51.2 Application section. |
| Rhode Island Motor Vehicle Safety and Emissions Control Regulation No. 1 (pdf) | Rhode Island Motor Vehicle Inspection/ Maintenance Program | 01/28/2009 | 05/25/2018 83 FR 24225 (pdf) |
Division of Motor Vehicles regulation for the light-duty vehicle I/M program. Approving all sections except section 1.12.2 "Penalties" and section 1.13 “Proceedings for Enforcement” which were excluded from the SIP submittal. |
| Rhode Island General Laws, Title 23, Chapter 23-23 (pdf) | Air Pollution | Submitted1 01/02/2013 | 04/20/2016 81 FR 23175 (pdf) |
Approves Sections 23-23-5 and 23-23-16. [See: Electronic Docket Number EPA-R01-OAR-2015-0402 at www.regulations.gov] |
| Rhode Island General Laws, Title 23, Chapter 23-23.1 (pdf) | Air Pollution Episode Control | Submitted1 01/02/2013 | 04/20/2016 81 FR 23175 (pdf) |
Approves Section 23-23.1-5. [See: Electronic Docket Number EPA-R01-OAR-2015-0402 at www.regulations.gov] |
| Rhode Island General Laws, Title 36, Chapter 36-14 (pdf) | Code of Ethics | Submitted1 01/02/2013 | 04/20/2016 81 FR 23175 (pdf) |
Approves Sections 36-14-1 through 36-14-7. [See: Electronic Docket Number EPA-R01-OAR-2015-0402 at www.regulations.gov] |
1This is the date Rhode Island submitted these Rhode Island General Laws to EPA for approval.