EPA Approved Statutes and Regulations in the South Carolina SIP
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Updated as of: August 3, 2026
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Air Pollution Control Regulations for South Carolina
| State citation | Title/subject | State effective date | EPA approval date | Explanation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Regulation No. 62.1 | Definitions and General Requirements | |||
| Section I | Definitions | 4/24/2020 | 10/28/2021, 86 FR 59641 | |
| Section II | Permit Requirements | 6/24/2005 | 6/2/2008, 73 FR 31369 | Except for Section II.L, approved on October 13, 2022 with state effective date of September 23, 2016. |
| Section III | Emission Inventory and Emissions Statement | 4/24/2020 | 5/9/2022, 87 FR 27528 | |
| Section IV | Source Tests | 6/27/2014 | 8/21/2017, 82 FR 39537 | |
| Section V | Credible Evidence | 4/24/2020 | 5/9/2022, 87 FR 27528 | |
| Regulation No. 62.2 | Prohibition of Open Burning | 12/27/2013 | 6/25/2018, 83 FR 29455 | |
| Regulation No. 62.3 | Air Pollution Episodes | |||
| Section I | Episode Criteria | 4/26/2013 | 8/21/2017, 82 FR 39541 | |
| Section II | Emission Reduction Requirements | 4/22/1988 | 10/3/1989, 54 FR 40659 | |
| Regulation No. 62.4 | Hazardous Air Pollution Conditions | 12/20/1978 | 1/29/1980, 45 FR 6572 | |
| Regulation No. 62.5 | Air Pollution Control Standards | |||
| Standard No. 1 | Emissions from Fuel Burning Operations | |||
| Section I | Visible Emissions | 9/23/2016 | 10/13/2022, 87 FR 62037 | |
| Section II | Particulate Matter Emissions | 6/27/2014 | 6/25/2018, 83 FR 29455 | |
| Section III | Sulfur Dioxide Emissions | 6/27/2014 | 6/25/2018, 83 FR 29455 | |
| Section IV | Opacity Monitoring Requirements | 9/23/2016 | 9/18/2020, 85 FR 58283 | |
| Section V | Exemptions | 5/24/1985 | 10/3/1989, 54 FR 40659 | |
| Section VI | Periodic Testing | 6/27/2014 | 6/25/2018, 83 FR 29455 | |
| Standard No. 2 | Ambient Air Quality Standards | 4/24/2020 | 9/30/2021, 86 FR 54105 | |
| Standard No. 4 | Emissions From Process Industries | |||
| Section I | General | 2/28/1986 | 2/17/1987, 52 FR 4772 | |
| Section II | Sulfuric Acid Manufacturing | 6/27/2014 | 6/25/2018, 83 FR 29455 | |
| Section III | Kraft Pulp and Paper Manufacturing Plants | 6/27/2014 | 6/25/2018, 83 FR 29455 | |
| Section V | Cotton Gins | 6/27/2014 | 6/25/2018, 83 FR 29455 | |
| Section VI | Hot Mix Asphalt Manufacturing | 5/24/1985 | 10/3/1989, 54 FR 40659 | |
| Section VII | Metal Refining | 2/28/1986 | 2/17/1987, 52 FR 4772 | |
| Section VIII | Other Manufacturing | 6/24/2016 | 6/25/2018, 83 FR 29455 | |
| Section IX | Visible Emissions (Where Not Specified Elsewhere) | 2/24/1987 | 7/2/1990, 55 FR 27226 | |
| Section X | Non-Enclosed Operations | 4/22/1988 | 7/2/1990, 55 FR 27226 | |
| Section XI | Total Reduced Sulfur Emissions of Kraft Pulp Mills | 9/23/2016 | 10/13/2022, 87 FR 62037 | |
| Section XII | Periodic Testing | 6/24/2016 | 6/25/2018, 83 FR 29455 | |
| Standard No. 5 | Volatile Organic Compounds | |||
| Section I | General Provisions | |||
| Part A | Definitions | 4/26/2013 | 8/16/2017, 82 FR 38825 | |
| Part B | General Applicability | 10/26/2001 | 5/7/2002, 67 FR 30594 | |
| Part C | Alternatives and Exceptions to Control Requirements | 10/26/2001 | 5/7/2002, 67 FR 30594 | |
| Part D | Compliance Schedules | 10/26/2001 | 5/7/2002, 67 FR 30594 | |
| Part E | Volatile Organic Compound Compliance Testing | 6/26/1998 | 8/10/2004, 69 FR 48395 | |
| Part F | Recordkeeping, Reporting, Monitoring | 10/26/2001 | 5/7/2002, 67 FR 30594 | |
| Part G | Equivalency Calculations | 4/26/2013 | 8/16/2017, 82 FR 38825 | |
| Section II | Provisions for Specific Sources | |||
| Part A | Surface Coating of Cans | 11/27/2015 | 8/16/2017, 82 FR 38825 | |
| Part B | Surface Coating of Coils | 11/27/2015 | 8/16/2017, 82 FR 38825 | |
| Part C | Surface Coating of Paper, Vinyl, and Fabric | 8/24/1990 | 2/4/1992, 57 FR 4158 | |
| Part D | Surface Coating of Metal Furniture and Large Appliances | 8/24/1990 | 2/4/1992, 57 FR 4158 | |
| Part E | Surface Coating of Magnet Wire | 10/26/2001 | 5/7/2002, 67 FR 30594 | |
| Part F | Surface Coating of Miscellaneous Metal Parts and Products | 10/26/2001 | 5/7/2002, 67 FR 30594 | |
| Part G | Surface Coating of Flat Wood Paneling | 2/25/1983 | 10/31/1983, 48 FR 50078 | |
| Part H | Graphic Arts—Rotogravure Flexography | 2/25/1983 | 10/31/1983, 48 FR 50078 | |
| Part N | Solvent Metal Cleaning | 10/26/2001 | 5/7/2002, 67 FR 30594 | |
| Part O | Petroleum Liquid Storage in Fixed Roof Tanks | 2/25/1983 | 10/31/1983, 48 FR 50078 | |
| Part P | Petroleum Liquid Storage in External Floating Roof Tanks | 2/25/1983 | 10/31/1983, 48 FR 50078 | |
| Part Q | Manufacture of Synthesized Pharmaceutical Products | 4/26/2013 | 8/16/2017, 82 FR 38825 | |
| Part R | Manufacture of Pneumatic Rubber Tires | 2/25/1983 | 10/31/1983, 48 FR 50078 | |
| Part S | Cutback Asphalt | 6/13/1979 | 12/16/1981, 46 FR 61268 | |
| Part T | Bulk Gasoline Terminals and Vapor Collection Systems | 2/25/1983 | 10/31/1983, 48 FR 50078 | |
| Standard No. 5.2 | Control of Oxides of Nitrogen (NOX) | 6/25/2004 | 8/26/2005, 70 FR 50195 | |
| Standard No. 7 | Prevention of Significant Deterioration | 11/26/2021 | 10/4/2023, 88 FR 68468 | |
| Standard No. 7.1 | Nonattainment New Source Review | 11/26/2021 | 10/4/2023, 88 FR 68468 | Except for the ethanol production facilities exlusion in paragraphs (A)(11)(t) and (B)(22)(c)(xx). |
| Regulation No. 62.6 | Control of Fugitive Particulate Matter | |||
| Section I | Control of Fugitive Particulate Matter in Non-Attainment Areas | 11/27/2015 | 8/21/2017, 82 FR 39541 | |
| Section II | Control of Fugitive Particulate Matter in Problem Areas | 5/24/1985 | 10/3/1989, 54 FR 40659 | |
| Section III | Control of Fugitive Particulate Matter Statewide | 12/27/2013 | 8/21/2017, 82 FR 39541 | |
| Section IV | Effective Date | 5/24/1985 | 10/3/1989, 54 FR 40659 | |
| Regulation No. 62.7 | Good Engineering Practice Stack Height | |||
| Section I | General | 5/23/1986 | 5/28/1987, 52 FR 19858 | |
| Section II | Applicability | 5/23/1986 | 5/28/1987, 52 FR 19858 | |
| Section III | Definitions and Conditions | 5/23/1986 | 5/28/1987, 52 FR 19858 | |
| Section IV | Public Participation | 5/23/1986 | 5/28/1987, 52 FR 19858 | |
| Regulation No. 62.96 | Nitrogen Oxides (NOX) Budget Trading Program | 1/25/2019 | 7/29/2020, 85 FR 45541 | |
| Regulation No. 62.97 | Cross State Air Pollution Rule (CSAPR) Trading Program | 8/25/2023 | 3/7/2025, 90 FR 11478 | |
| Regulation No. 62.99 | Nitrogen Oxides (NOX) Budget Program Requirements for Stationary Sources Not in the Trading Program | 5/24/2002 | 6/28/2002, 67 FR 43546 | |
| S.C. Code Ann. | Ethics Reform Act | |||
| Section 8-13-100(31) | Definitions | 1/1/1992 | 8/1/2012, 77 FR 45492 | |
| Section 8-13-700(A) and (B) | Use of official position or office for financial gain; disclosure of potential conflict of interest | 1/1/1992 | 8/1/2012, 77 FR 45492 | |
| Section 8-13-730 | Membership on or employment by regulatory agency of person associated with regulated business | 1/1/1992 | 8/1/2012, 77 FR 45492 |
Editorial Note: For Federal Register citations affecting §52.2120, see the List of CFR Sections Affected, which appears in the Finding Aids section of the printed volume and at www.fdsys.gov.