EPA-Approved Amador County Air District Regulations in the California SIP

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The following document and tables contain the EPA approved rules and regulations for the Amador County Air Pollution Control District (APCD) portion of the California State Implementation Plan (SIPs). 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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EPA-Approved Amador County Air District Regulations

Original Codification of Rules and Regulations

Regulation III - Permits

District Rule Number Title/Subject State Effective Date EPA Approval Date Additional Explanation
1 Authority to Construct September 14, 1971 September 22, 1972, 37 FR 19812 Submitted on June 30, 1972. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(6).
5 Exemptions September 14, 1971 September 22, 1972, 37 FR 19812 Submitted on June 30, 1972. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(6).
6 Transfer September 14, 1971 September 22, 1972, 37 FR 19812 Submitted on June 30, 1972. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(6).
7 Applications September 14, 1971 September 22, 1972, 37 FR 19812 Submitted on June 30, 1972. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(6).
8 Cancellation September 14, 1971 September 22, 1972, 37 FR 19812 Submitted on June 30, 1972. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(6).
9 Action on Application September 14, 1971 September 22, 1972, 37 FR 19812 Submitted on June 30, 1972. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(6).
10 Provisions of Sampling and Testing Facilities September 14, 1971 September 22, 1972, 37 FR 19812 Submitted on June 30, 1972. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(6).
11 Standards for Granting Applications September 14, 1971 September 22, 1972, 37 FR 19812 Submitted on June 30, 1972. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(6).
12 Conditional Approval September 14, 1971 September 22, 1972, 37 FR 19812 Submitted on June 30, 1972. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(6).
13 Denial of Application September 14, 1971 September 22, 1972, 37 FR 19812 Submitted on June 30, 1972. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(6).
14 Further Information September 14, 1971 September 22, 1972, 37 FR 19812 Submitted on June 30, 1972. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(6).
15 Applications Deemed Denied September 14, 1971 September 22, 1972, 37 FR 19812 Submitted on June 30, 1972. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(6).
16 Appeals September 14, 1971 September 22, 1972, 37 FR 19812 Submitted on June 30, 1972. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(6).

Regulation V - Prohibitions

District Rule Number Title/Subject State Effective Date EPA Approval Date Additional Explanation
1 Prohibitions under State Law September 14, 1971 September 22, 1972, 37 FR 19812 Submitted on June 30, 1972. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(6).
11, paragraph (B) Specific Contaminants September 14, 1971 September 22, 1972, 37 FR 19812 Paragraph (B) establishes emission limit for combustion contaminants. Submitted on June 30, 1972. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(6).
12 Prohibitions Regarding Orchard Heaters September 14, 1971 September 22, 1972, 37 FR 19812 Submitted on June 30, 1972. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(6).
13 Process Weight Rate September 14, 1971 September 22, 1972, 37 FR 19812 Submitted on June 30, 1972. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(6).
14 Process Weight Table September 14, 1971 September 22, 1972, 37 FR 19812 Submitted on June 30, 1972. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(6).
16 Gasoline Storage September 14, 1971 September 22, 1972, 37 FR 19812 Submitted on June 30, 1972. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(6).
17 Organic Liquid Loading September 14, 1971 September 22, 1972, 37 FR 19812 Submitted on June 30, 1972. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(6).
19 Fuel Burning Equipment September 14, 1971 September 22, 1972, 37 FR 19812 Submitted on June 30, 1972. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(6).

Post-1975 Codification

Regulation I - General Provisions

District Rule Number Title/Subject State Effective Date EPA Approval Date Additional Explanation
101 Title July 18, 1972 June 14, 1978, 43 FR 25682 Submitted on April 21, 1976. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(31)(xviii)(B).
102 Definitions October 15, 1979 May 18, 1981, 46 FR 27115 Submitted on October 15, 1979. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(52)(xi)(A).
104 Penalty April 21, 1976 June 14, 1978, 43 FR 25682 Submitted on April 21, 1976. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(31)(xviii)(B).
106 Validity July 18, 1972 June 14, 1978, 43 FR 25682 Submitted on April 21, 1976. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(31)(xviii)(B).
107 Effective Date October 15, 1979 May 18, 1981, 46 FR 27115 Submitted on October 15, 1979. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(52)(xi)(A).

Regulation II - Prohibitions

District Rule Number Title/Subject State Effective Date EPA Approval Date Additional Explanation
201 District-Wide Coverage April 21, 1976 June 14, 1978, 43 FR 25682 Submitted on April 21, 1976. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(31)(xviii)(B).
202 Visible Emissions July 18, 1972 June 14, 1978, 43 FR 25682 Submitted on April 21, 1976. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(31)(xviii)(B).
203 (excluding section G) Exceptions October 15, 1979 May 18, 1981, 46 FR 27115 Exceptions to Rule 202. Submitted on October 15, 1979. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(52)(xi)(A).
204 Wet Plumes April 21, 1976 June 14, 1978, 43 FR 25682 Submitted on April 21, 1976. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(31)(xviii)(B).
206 Incinerator Burning April 21, 1976 June 14, 1978, 43 FR 25682 Submitted on April 21, 1976. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(31)(xviii)(B).
206 (paragraph (B) only) Pathological Incineration April 21, 1976 May 18, 1981, 46 FR 27115 Submitted on October 15, 1979. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(52)(xi)(A).
207 Particulate Matter October 15, 1979 May 18, 1981, 46 FR 27115 Submitted on October 15, 1979. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(52)(xi)(A).
207.1 Asphalt Concrete Plants April 21, 1976 June 14, 1978, 43 FR 25682 Submitted on April 21, 1976. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(31)(xviii)(B).
210 (excluding (B)(1)) Specific Contaminants October 15, 1979 May 18, 1981, 46 FR 27115 Excludes emission limit for wood-fired boilers and incinerators. Submitted on October 15, 1979. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(52)(xi)(A).
213 Storage of Petroleum Products October 15, 1979 May 18, 1981, 46 FR 27115 Submitted on October 15, 1979. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(52)(xi)(A).
214 Reduction of Animal Matter April 21, 1976 June 14, 1978, 43 FR 25682 Submitted on April 21, 1976. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(31)(xviii)(B).
215 Abrasive Blasting October 15, 1979 May 18, 1981, 46 FR 27115 Submitted on October 15, 1979. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(52)(xi)(A).
216 Compliance Tests October 15, 1979 May 18, 1981, 46 FR 27115 Submitted on October 15, 1979. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(52)(xi)(A).

Regulation III - Open Burning

District Rule Number Title/Subject State Effective Date EPA Approval Date Additional Explanation
301 Prohibition from Burning June 16, 1981 April 17, 1987, 52 FR 12522 Submitted on October 16, 1985. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(164)(i)(A)(1).
302 Exceptions to Rule 301 June 16, 1981 April 17, 1987, 52 FR 12522 Submitted on October 16, 1985. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(164)(i)(A)(1).
303 Agricultural Burning June 16, 1981 April 17, 1987, 52 FR 12522 Submitted on October 16, 1985. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(164)(i)(A)(1).
304 Range Improvement Burning June 16, 1981 April 17, 1987, 52 FR 12522 Submitted on October 16, 1985. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(164)(i)(A)(1).
305 Forest Management Burning June 16, 1981 April 17, 1987, 52 FR 12522 Submitted on October 16, 1985. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(164)(i)(A)(1).
306 Land Development Clearing June 16, 1981 April 17, 1987, 52 FR 12522 Submitted on October 16, 1985. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(164)(i)(A)(1).
307 Ditch and Road Maintenance June 16, 1981 April 17, 1987, 52 FR 12522 Submitted on October 16, 1985. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(164)(i)(A)(1).
308 Hazard Reduction June 16, 1981 April 17, 1987, 52 FR 12522 Submitted on October 16, 1985. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(164)(i)(A)(1).
309 Fire Suppression and Training June 16, 1981 April 17, 1987, 52 FR 12522 Submitted on October 16, 1985. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(164)(i)(A)(1).
310 Residential Maintenance June 16, 1981 April 17, 1987, 52 FR 12522 Submitted on October 16, 1985. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(164)(i)(A)(1).
311 Recreational Activity June 16, 1981 April 17, 1987, 52 FR 12522 Submitted on October 16, 1985. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(164)(i)(A)(1).
312 Required Permit June 16, 1981 April 17, 1987, 52 FR 12522 Submitted on October 16, 1985. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(164)(i)(A)(1).
313 No Burn Day June 16, 1981 April 17, 1987, 52 FR 12522 Submitted on October 16, 1985. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(164)(i)(A)(1).
314 Burning Permits June 16, 1981 April 17, 1987, 52 FR 12522 Submitted on October 16, 1985. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(164)(i)(A)(1).
315 Minimum Drying Times June 16, 1981 April 17, 1987, 52 FR 12522 Submitted on October 16, 1985. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(164)(i)(A)(1).
316 Burning Management June 16, 1981 April 17, 1987, 52 FR 12522 Submitted on October 16, 1985. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(164)(i)(A)(1).
317 Mechanized Burners June 16, 1981 April 17, 1987, 52 FR 12522 Submitted on October 16, 1985. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(164)(i)(A)(1).

Regulation IV - Permit System Conditions

District Rule Number Title/Subject State Effective Date EPA Approval Date Additional Explanation
400 NSR Requirements for New and Modified Major Sources in Nonattainment Areas January 17, 2023 February 6, 2024, 89 FR 8078 Submitted on March 3, 2023. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(568)(i)(A)(2) and (c)(609), and  52.281(d)(14).
401 Responsibility October 15, 1979 May 18, 1981, 46 FR 27115 Submitted on October 15, 1979. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(52)(xi)(A).
403 Responsibility of Permittee April 21, 1976 June 14, 1978, 43 FR 25682 Submitted on April 21, 1976. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(31)(xviii)(B).
404 Upset Condition, Breakdown and Scheduled Maintenance October 15, 1979 May 18, 1981, 46 FR 27115 Submitted on October 15, 1979. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(52)(xi)(A).
405 Separation of Emissions April 21, 1976 June 14, 1978, 43 FR 25682 Submitted on April 21, 1976. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(31)(xviii)(B).
406 Combination of Emissions April 21, 1976 June 14, 1978, 43 FR 25682 Submitted on April 21, 1976. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(31)(xviii)(B).
428 Emissions Statements March 16, 2021 July 29, 2022, 87 FR 45657 Submitted on June 10, 2021 as an attachment to a letter dated June 10, 2021. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(577)(i)(A)(1).

Regulation V - Permit System Requirements

District Rule Number Title/Subject State Effective Date EPA Approval Date Additional Explanation
501 Permit Required June 16, 1981 April 17, 1987, 52 FR 12522 Submitted on October 16, 1985. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(164)(i)(A)(1).
502 Exemptions to Rule 501 January 8, 1980 April 17, 1987, 52 FR 12522 Submitted on October 16, 1985. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(164)(i)(A)(1).
503 Applications January 8, 1980 April 17, 1987, 52 FR 12522 Submitted on October 16, 1985. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(164)(i)(A)(1).
505 Conditional Approval January 8, 1980 April 17, 1987, 52 FR 12522 Submitted on October 16, 1985. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(164)(i)(A)(1).
507 (paragraphs (C) and (D)) Provisions of Sampling and Testing Facilities October 13, 1977 November 7, 1978, 43 FR 51775 Only paragraphs (C) and (D) were submitted. Submitted on October 13, 1977. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(41)(viii)(A).
507 Responsibility January 8, 1980 April 17, 1987, 52 FR 12522 Submitted on October 16, 1985. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(164)(i)(A)(1).
508 Posting of Permit to Operate January 8, 1980 April 17, 1987, 52 FR 12522 Submitted on October 16, 1985. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(164)(i)(A)(1).
510 Separation of Emissions January 8, 1980 April 17, 1987, 52 FR 12522 Submitted on October 16, 1985. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(164)(i)(A)(1).
511 Combination of Emissions January 8, 1980 April 17, 1987, 52 FR 12522 Submitted on October 16, 1985. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(164)(i)(A)(1).
512 Circumvention January 8, 1980 April 17, 1987, 52 FR 12522 Submitted on October 16, 1985. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(164)(i)(A)(1).
513 Source Recordkeeping January 8, 1980 April 17, 1987, 52 FR 12522 Submitted on October 16, 1985. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(164)(i)(A)(1).
514 Public Records and Trade Secrets January 8, 1980 April 17, 1987, 52 FR 12522 Submitted on October 16, 1985. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(164)(i)(A)(1).
517 Transfer January 8, 1980 April 17, 1987, 52 FR 12522 Submitted on October 16, 1985. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(164)(i)(A)(1).
518 Revocation of a Permit to Operate January 8, 1980 April 17, 1987, 52 FR 12522 Submitted on October 16, 1985. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(164)(i)(A)(1).
521 Annual Renewal January 8, 1980 April 17, 1987, 52 FR 12522 Submitted on October 16, 1985. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(164)(i)(A)(1).

Emergency Episode Plans

District Rule Number Title/Subject State Effective Date EPA Approval Date Additional Explanation
Amador County Air Pollution Control District, Resolution No. 19-06 Ozone Emergency Episode Plan, dated August 26, 2019 October 15, 2019 March 30, 2021, 86 FR 16533 Submitted on June 25, 2020 as an attachment to a letter dated June 16, 2020. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(552)(i)(A)(1).

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