EPA-Approved North Coast Unified Air Quality Management District Regulations in the California SIP
The following document and tables contain the EPA approved rules and regulations for the North Coast Unified Air Quality Management District (AQMD) 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
EPA-Approved North Coast Unified Air District Regulations
Del Norte County Air District Regulations; Humboldt County Air District Regulations; Trinity County Air District Regulations
Original Codification of Rules and Regulations (District-Wide Applicability)
Regulation 1 (Air Quality Control Rules), Chapter II – Permits
| District Citation | Title/Subject | State Effective Date | EPA Approval Date | Additional Explanation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 200(a), (b), (c)(1)- (2), and (d) | Permit Requirements | October 12, 1983 | July 31, 1985, 50 FR 30941 | Submitted on March 14, 1984. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(153)(ii)(B). |
| 200(c)(3)-(6) | Permit Requirements | March 14, 1984 | July 31, 1985, 50 FR 30941 | Submitted on July 10, 1984. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(155)(v)(B). |
| 220(a) and (b) | New Source Review Standards (Including PSD Evaluations) | March 14, 1984 | July 31, 1985, 50 FR 30941 | Paragraphs (a) and (b) are entitled "Emission Analysis," and "New Source Review Procedure," respectively. Submitted on July 10, 1984. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(155)(v)(B). |
| 220(c) | New Source Review Standards (Including PSD Evaluations) | October 12, 1983 | July 31, 1985, 50 FR 30941 | Paragraph (c) is titled "Power Plant Review Procedures." Submitted on March 14, 1984. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(153)(ii)(B). |
| 240 | Permit to Operate | October 12, 1983 | December 5, 1984, 49 FR 47490 | The introductory paragraph of paragraph (e) was superseded by approval of a revised paragraph at 50 FR 19529 (May 9, 1985). Submitted on March 14, 1984. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(153)(ii)(A). |
| 240(e) | Permit to Operate | August 10, 1984 | May 9, 1985, 50 FR 19529 | Only the introductory paragraph of paragraph (e) was submitted and approved. Submitted on October 19, 1984. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(156)(iii)(B). |
| 260 | Exclusions | October 12, 1983 | July 31, 1985, 50 FR 30941 | Submitted on March 14, 1984. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(153)(ii)(B). |
Recodification of Rules and Regulations (District-Wide Applicability)
Regulation I – General Provisions, Permits and Prohibitions
| District Citation | Title/Subject | State Effective Date | EPA Approval Date | Additional Explanation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 100 | General Provisions | May 19, 2005 | May 6, 2009, 74 FR 20874 | Submitted on July 18, 2008. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(359)(i)(A)(3). |
| 101 | Definitions | May 15, 2008 | May 6, 2009, 74 FR 20874 | Submitted on July 18, 2008. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(359)(i)(A)(4). |
| 104.2 | Visible Emissions | May 19, 2005 | May 6, 2009, 74 FR 20877 | Submitted on July 18, 2008. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(359)(i)(A)(1). |
| 104.3 | Particulate Matter | May 19, 2005 | May 6, 2009, 74 FR 20877 | Submitted on July 18, 2008. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(359)(i)(A)(1). |
| 104.4 | Fugitive Dust Emissions | May 19, 2005 | May 6, 2009, 74 FR 20877 | Submitted on July 18, 2008. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(359)(i)(A)(1). |
| 104.10 | Petroleum Loading and Storage | May 19, 2005 | May 6, 2009, 74 FR 20877 | Submitted on July 18, 2008. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(359)(i)(A)(1). |
| 108 | Severability of Rules and Regulations | May 19, 2005 | May 6, 2009, 74 FR 20874 | Submitted on July 18, 2008. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(359)(i)(A)(5). |
Regulation II – Open Burning
| District Citation | Title/Subject | State Effective Date | EPA Approval Date | Additional Explanation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 200 | Effective Date and Definitions | May 15, 2008 | May 6, 2009, 74 FR 20877 | Submitted on July 18, 2008. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(359)(i)(A)(2). |
| 201 | General Prohibitions and Exemptions for Selected Open Burning | May 17, 2007 | May 6, 2009, 74 FR 20877 | Submitted on July 18, 2008. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(359)(i)(A)(2). |
| 202 | Burn Hours and Notice of Ignition | May 15, 2008 | May 6, 2009, 74 FR 20877 | Submitted on July 18, 2008. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(359)(i)(A)(2). |
| 203 | General Burn Practices, Requirements, and Conditions | May 15, 2008 | May 6, 2009, 74 FR 20877 | Submitted on July 18, 2008. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(359)(i)(A)(2). |
| 204 | Ignition Devices and Methods | May 15, 2008 | May 6, 2009, 74 FR 20877 | Submitted on July 18, 2008. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(359)(i)(A)(2). |
| 205 | Certificates from Department of Fish and Game | July 18, 2003 | May 6, 2009, 74 FR 20877 | Submitted on July 18, 2008. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(359)(i)(A)(2). |
| 206 | Burning at Disposal Sites | December 16, 2004 | May 6, 2009, 74 FR 20877 | Submitted on July 18, 2008. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(359)(i)(A)(2). |
| 207 | Wildland Vegetation Management Burning | May 15, 2008 | May 6, 2009, 74 FR 20877 | Submitted on July 18, 2008. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(359)(i)(A)(2). |
| 208 | Burn Registration Program | December 16, 2004 | May 6, 2009, 74 FR 20877 | Submitted on July 18, 2008. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(359)(i)(A)(2). |
Appendices to North Coast Unified AQMD Rules and Regulations
| District Citation | Title/Subject | State Effective Date | EPA Approval Date | Additional Explanation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A | Humboldt Bay Air Basin | March 14, 1984 | January 29, 1985, 50 FR 3906 | Submitted on July 10, 1984. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(155)(v)(A). |
| B (excluding paragraph (D)(1)(e)) | Continuous Monitoring | October 12, 1983 | December 5, 1984, 49 FR 47490 | Paragraph (d)(1)(e) refers to monitoring systems for kraft pulp mills. Submitted on March 14, 1984. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(153)(ii)(A). |
Original Codification of Rules and Regulations (Del Norte County portion of the District)
| District Citation | Title/Subject | State Effective Date | EPA Approval Date | Additional Explanation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22(a) | Action on Applications | September 27, 1971 | May 31, 1972, 37 FR 10842 | Paragraph (a) is titled "Approval." The rest of Rule 22 has been superseded. Submitted on February 21, 1972. See 40 CFR 52.220(b). |
| 23 | Appeals | September 27, 1971 | May 31, 1972, 37 FR 10842 | Submitted on February 21, 1972. See 40 CFR 52.220(b). |
Original Codification of Rules and Regulations (District-Wide Applicability)
Chapter II – Permits
| District Citation | Title/Subject | State Effective Date | EPA Approval Date | Additional Explanation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 230 | Action on Applications | December 14, 1981 | July 31, 1985, 50 FR 30941 | Submitted on August 6, 1982. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(124)(vi)(B). |
Chapter IV – Prohibitions
| District Citation | Title/Subject | State Effective Date | EPA Approval Date | Additional Explanation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 400(b) | General Limitations | August 9, 1976 | June 14, 1978, 43 FR 25677 | Paragraph (b) is titled "Circumvention." Submitted on November 10, 1976. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(35)(ix)(C). |
| 440 | Sulfur Oxide Emissions | August 9, 1976 | June 14, 1978, 43 FR 25677 | Submitted on November 10, 1976. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(35)(ix)(C). |
| 455(a) and (d) | Geothermal Emission Standards | July 25, 1977 | November 7, 1978, 43 FR 51767 | Paragraph (a) establishes an SO2 concentration limit, and paragraph (d) is titled "Compliance Verification." Submitted on November 4, 1977. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(42)(xv)(A). |
| 470 | Reduction of Animal Matter | August 9, 1976 | June 14, 1978, 43 FR 25677 | Submitted on November 10, 1976. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(35)(ix)(C). |
| 480 | Orchard, Vineyard, and Citrus Grove Heaters | August 9, 1976 | June 14, 1978, 43 FR 25677 | Submitted on November 10, 1976. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(35)(ix)(C). |
Chapter V – Enforcement and Penalty Actions
| District Citation | Title/Subject | State Effective Date | EPA Approval Date | Additional Explanation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 510 | Orders for Abatement | August 9, 1976 | June 14, 1978, 43 FR 25677 | Submitted on November 10, 1976. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(35)(ix)(C). |
| 540 | Equipment Breakdown | February 26, 1979 | October 31, 1980, 45 FR 72147 | Submitted on May 23, 1979. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(51)(iii)(A). |
Original Codification of Rules and Regulations (Humboldt County portion of the District)
| District Citation | Title/Subject | State Effective Date | EPA Approval Date | Additional Explanation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | Definitions | September 22, 1970 | May 31, 1972, 37 FR 10842 | All the definitions have been superseded or otherwise are no longer relied upon except for "non-condensibles," which is relied upon by SIP Rule 57 (Sulfide Emission Standard). Submitted on February 21, 1972. See 40 CFR 52.220(b). |
| 10(e) | Permits Required | September 22, 1970 | May 31, 1972, 37 FR 10842 | Paragraph (e) is titled "Alteration of Permit." The rest of Rule 10 has been superseded. Submitted on February 21, 1972. See 40 CFR 52.220(b). |
| 54 | Incinerator Burning | September 22, 1970 | May 31, 1972, 37 FR 10842 | Submitted on February 21, 1972. See 40 CFR 52.220(b). |
| 57 | Sulfide Emission Standard | May 2, 1972 | September 22, 1972, 37 FR 19812 | Submitted on June 30, 1972. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(6). |
Re-codification of Rules and Regulations (Humboldt County portion of the District)
Chapter II – Permits
| District Citation | Title/Subject | State Effective Date | EPA Approval Date | Additional Explanation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 210 | Environmental Assessment | September 30, 1980 | June 18, 1982, 47 FR 26379 | Submitted on March 23, 1981. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(95)(vi)(A). |
| 230 | Action on Applications | December 8, 1981 | July 31, 1985, 50 FR 30941 | Submitted on August 6, 1982. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(124)(vii)(B). |
Chapter IV – Prohibitions
| District Citation | Title/Subject | State Effective Date | EPA Approval Date | Additional Explanation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 400(b) | General Limitations | July 13, 1976 | August 2, 1978, 43 FR 33912 | Paragraph (b) is titled "Circumvention." Submitted on November 10, 1976. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(35)(xiv)(C). |
| 440 | Sulfur Oxide Emissions | July 13, 1976 | August 2, 1978, 43 FR 33912 | Submitted on November 10, 1976. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(35)(xiv)(C). |
| 455(a) and (d) | Geothermal Emission Standards | June 28, 1977 | December 19, 1978, 43 FR 59063 | Paragraph (a) establishes an SO2 concentration limit, and paragraph (d) is titled "Compliance Verification." Submitted on November 4, 1977. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(42)(xvii)(A). |
| 470 | Reduction of Animal Matter | July 13, 1976 | August 2, 1978, 43 FR 33912 | Submitted on November 10, 1976. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(35)(xiv)(C). |
| 480 | Orchard, Vineyard, and Citrus Grove Heaters | July 13, 1976 | August 2, 1978, 43 FR 33912 | Submitted on November 10, 1976. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(35)(xiv)(C). |
Chapter V – Enforcement and Penalty Actions
| District Citation | Title/Subject | State Effective Date | EPA Approval Date | Additional Explanation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 540 | Equipment Breakdown | December 19, 1978 | October 31, 1980, 45 FR 72147 | Submitted on May 23, 1979. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(51)(iv)(A). |
Original Codification of Rules and Regulations (Trinity County portion of the District)
| District Citation | Title/Subject | State Effective Date | EPA Approval Date | Additional Explanation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 | Alteration of Permit | May 5, 1972 | September 22, 1972, 37 FR 19812 | Submitted on June 30, 1972. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(6). |
| 20 | Approval | May 5, 1972 | September 22, 1972, 37 FR 19812 | Submitted on June 30, 1972. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(6). |
| 25 | Appeals | May 5, 1972 | September 22, 1972, 37 FR 19812 | Submitted on June 30, 1972. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(6). |
Re-codification of Rules and Regulations (Trinity County portion of the District
Chapter II – Permits
| District Citation | Title/Subject | State Effective Date | EPA Approval Date | Additional Explanation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 230 | Action on Applications | December 7, 1981 | July 31, 1985, 50 FR 30941 | Submitted on August 6, 1982. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(124)(x)(B). |
Chapter IV – Prohibitions
| District Citation | Title/Subject | State Effective Date | EPA Approval Date | Additional Explanation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 400(b) | General Limitations | July 12, 1976 | August 18, 1978, 43 FR 36625 | Paragraph (b) is titled "Circumvention." Submitted on November 10, 1976. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(35)(xvii)(C). |
| 440 | Sulfur Oxide Emissions | July 12, 1976 | August 18, 1978, 43 FR 36625 | Submitted on November 10, 1976. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(35)(xvii)(C). |
| 455(a) and (d) | Geothermal Emission Standards | June 27, 1977 | December 21, 1978, 43 FR 59491 | Paragraph (a) establishes an SO2 concentration limit, and paragraph (d) is titled "Compliance Verification." Submitted on November 4, 1977. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(42)(xx)(A). |
| 470 | Reduction of Animal Matter | July 12, 1976 | August 18, 1978, 43 FR 36625 | Submitted on November 10, 1976. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(35)(xvii)(C). |
| 480 | Orchard, Vineyard, and Citrus Grove Heaters | July 12, 1976 | August 18, 1978, 43 FR 36625 | Submitted on November 10, 1976. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(35)(xvii)(C). |
Chapter V – Enforcement and Penalty Actions
| District Citation | Title/Subject | State Effective Date | EPA Approval Date | Additional Explanation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 540 | Equipment Breakdown | January 15, 1979 | October 31, 1980, 45 FR 72147 | Submitted on May 23, 1979. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(51)(vi)(A). |