EPA-Approved Feather River Air Quality Management District Regulations in the California SIP

EPA’s Pacific Southwest (Region 9) implements and enforces federal environmental laws in Arizona, California, Hawaii, Nevada, the Pacific Islands, and 148 Tribal Nations.

The following documents and tables contain the EPA approved rules and regulations for the Feather River 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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Tables of Rules and Regulations

Rules and Regulations (District-Wide Applicability)

Regulation II – Open Burning

District Citation Title/Subject State Effective Date EPA Approval Date Additional Explanation
2.0 Open Burning October 6, 2008 December 16, 2014, 79 FR 74647 Submitted on August 15, 2014. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(448)(i)(A)(1).

Regulation III – Prohibition – Stationary Emission Sources

District Citation Title/Subject State Effective Date EPA Approval Date Additional Explanation
3.0 Visible Emissions August 12, 1991 March 19, 2025, 90 FR 12688

Submitted on May 11, 2023, as an attachment to a letter dated May 10, 2023. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(610)(i)(E)(1).

This rule was initially scheduled for adoption at a June 1991 Board Meeting, but the adoption was postponed to August 1991. The FRAQMD ultimately adopted this rule on August 12, 1991, but "6/91" remained as the adoption date printed on the rule.
3.1, excluding paragraph D Exceptions to Rule 3.0 August 12, 1991 March 19, 2025, 90 FR 12688

Submitted on May 11, 2023, as an attachment to a letter dated May 10, 2023. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(610)(i)(E)(2).

This rule was initially scheduled for adoption at a June 1991 Board Meeting, but the adoption was postponed to August 1991. The FRAQMD ultimately adopted this rule on August 12, 1991, but "6/91" remained as the adoption date printed on the rule.
3.2 Particulate Matter Concentration August 12, 1991 March 19, 2025, 90 FR 12688

Submitted on May 11, 2023, as an attachment to a letter dated May 10, 2023. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(610)(i)(E)(3).

This rule was initially scheduled for adoption at a June 1991 Board Meeting, but the adoption was postponed to August 1991. The FRAQMD ultimately adopted this rule on August 12, 1991, but "6/91" remained as the adoption date printed on the rule.
3.3 Dust and Fumes August 12, 1991 March 19, 2025, 90 FR 12688

Submitted on May 11, 2023, as an attachment to a letter dated May 10, 2023. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(610)(i)(E)(4).

This rule was initially scheduled for adoption at a June 1991 Board Meeting, but the adoption was postponed to August 1991. The FRAQMD ultimately adopted this rule on August 12, 1991, but "6/91" remained as the adoption date printed on the rule. Additionally, a typographic error in Rule 3.3 was corrected and adopted by the FRAQMD on October 3, 2022, without changing the official adoption date of the rule.
3.4 Separation of Emissions August 12, 1991 March 19, 2025, 90 FR 12688

Submitted on May 11, 2023, as an attachment to a letter dated May 10, 2023. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(610)(i)(E)(5).

This rule was initially scheduled for adoption at a June 1991 Board Meeting, but the adoption was postponed to August 1991. The FRAQMD ultimately adopted this rule on August 12, 1991, but "6/91" remained as the adoption date printed on the rule.
3.5 Combination of Emissions August 12, 1991 March 19, 2025, 90 FR 12688

Submitted on May 11, 2023, as an attachment to a letter dated May 10, 2023. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(610)(i)(E)(6).

This rule was initially scheduled for adoption at a June 1991 Board Meeting, but the adoption was postponed to August 1991. The FRAQMD ultimately adopted this rule on August 12, 1991, but "6/91" remained as the adoption date printed on the rule.
3.6 Abrasive Blasting August 12, 1991 March 19, 2025, 90 FR 12688

Submitted on May 11, 2023, as an attachment to a letter dated May 10, 2023. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(610)(i)(E)(7).

This rule was initially scheduled for adoption at a June 1991 Board Meeting, but the adoption was postponed to August 1991. The FRAQMD ultimately adopted this rule on August 12, 1991, but "6/91" remained as the adoption date printed on the rule.
3.7 Reduction of Animal Matter August 12, 1991 March 19, 2025, 90 FR 12688

Submitted on May 11, 2023, as an attachment to a letter dated May 10, 2023. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(610)(i)(E)(8).

This rule was initially scheduled for adoption at a June 1991 Board Meeting, but the adoption was postponed to August 1991. The FRAQMD ultimately adopted this rule on August 12, 1991, but "6/91" remained as the adoption date printed on the rule.
3.8 Gasoline Dispensing Facilities June 2, 2014 July 8, 2015, 80 FR 38959 Submitted on November 6, 2014. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(457)(i)(A)(3).
3.10 Sulfur Oxides August 12, 1991 March 19, 2025, 90 FR 12688

Submitted on May 11, 2023, as an attachment to a letter dated May 10, 2023. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(610)(i)(E)(9).

This rule was initially scheduled for adoption at a June 1991 Board Meeting, but the adoption was postponed to August 1991. The FRAQMD ultimately adopted this rule on August 12, 1991, but "6/91" remained as the adoption date printed on the rule.
3.13 Circumvention August 12, 1991 March 19, 2025, 90 FR 12688

Submitted on May 11, 2023, as an attachment to a letter dated May 10, 2023. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(610)(i)(E)(10).

This rule was initially scheduled for adoption at a June 1991 Board Meeting, but the adoption was postponed to August 1991. The FRAQMD ultimately adopted this rule on August 12, 1991, but "6/91" remained as the adoption date printed on the rule.
3.14 Surface Preparation and Clean-Up August 1, 2016 April 26, 2021, 86 FR 21941 Submitted on January 24, 2017. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(497)(i)(E)(2).
3.15 Architectural Coatings August 4, 2014 December 8, 2015, 80 FR 76222 Submitted on November 6, 2014. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(457)(i)(A)(5).
3.17, except specific provisions of subsections E.8, F.2 and F.4 Wood Heating Devices October 5, 2009 December 16, 2014, 79 FR 74647 Submitted on July 25, 2014. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(447)(i)(A)(1).
3.19 Vehicle and Mobile Equipment Coating Operations August 1, 2016 September 16, 2020, 85 FR 57712 Submitted on January 24, 2017. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(497)(i)(E)(1).
3.20 Wood Products Coating Operations August 1, 2011 April 23, 2015, 80 FR 22646 Submitted on February 10, 2014. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(442)(i)(E)(2).
3.21 Industrial, Institutional, and Commercial Boilers, Steam Generators, and Process Heaters June 5, 2006 April 23, 2015, 80 FR 22646 Submitted on February 10, 2014. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(442)(i)(E)(3).
3.22 Stationary Internal Combustion Engines October 6, 2014 April 23, 2015, 80 FR 22646 Submitted on November 6, 2014. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(457)(i)(A)(2).
3.23 Natural Gas-Fired Water Heaters, Small Boilers, and Process Heaters October 3, 2016 December 26, 2018, 83 FR 66136 Submitted on May 8, 2017. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(509)(i)(B)(1).

Regulation IV – Stationary Emission Sources Permit System and Registration

District Citation Title/Subject State Effective Date EPA Approval Date Additional Explanation
4.8 Further Information August 3, 2020 July 29, 2022, 87 FR 45657 Submitted on December 15, 2020, as an attachment to a letter dated December 14, 2020. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(576)(i)(A)(1).

Regulation VII - Fees

District Citation Title/Subject State Effective Date EPA Approval Date Additional Explanation
7.15 Clean Air Act Nonattainment Fees April 4, 2022 December 31, 2024, 89 FR 107012 Submitted electronically on July 5, 2022. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(607)(i)(C)(1).

Regulation IX – Enforcement Procedures

District Citation Title/Subject State Effective Date EPA Approval Date Additional Explanation
9.6 Equipment
Breakdown		 August 12, 1991 March 19, 2025,
90 FR 12688

Submitted on May 11, 2023, as an attachment to a letter dated May 10, 2023. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(610)(i)(E)(11).

This rule was initially scheduled for adoption at a June 1991 Board Meeting, but the adoption was postponed to August 1991. The FRAQMD ultimately adopted this rule on August 12, 1991, but “6/91” remained as the adoption date printed on the rule.

Regulation X – New Source Review

District Citation Title/Subject State Effective Date EPA Approval Date Additional Explanation
10.1 New Source Review October 6, 2014 October 5, 2015, 80 FR 60047 Submitted on November 6, 2014. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(457)(i)(A)(4).
10.4 General Conformity November 7, 1994 April 23, 1999, 64 FR 19916 Submitted on December 22, 1994. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(210)(i)(F)(1).
10.9 Rice Straw Emission Reduction Credits and Banking October 6, 2014 April 23, 2015, 80 FR 22646 Submitted on November 6, 2014. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(457)(i)(A)(1).
10.10, except for the incorporation by reference of 40 CFR 52.21(b)(49)(v) into sections B and F.1 Prevention of Significant Deterioration August 1, 2011 November 12, 2015, 80 FR 69880 Submitted on April 22, 2013. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(429)(i)(D)(1). EPA also approved as part of the SIP a letter dated December 18, 2014 from Christopher D. Brown, Feather River Air Quality Management District, to Gerardo Rios, EPA Region IX clarifying District Rule 10.11 and 40 CFR 51.166. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(429)(ii)(A)(1).

Rules and Regulations (Sutter County Portion of District)

Regulation I – General Provisions

District Citation Title/Subject State Effective Date EPA Approval Date Additional Explanation
1.0 Title December 16, 1980 April 12, 1982, 47 FR 15585 Submitted on January 28, 1981. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(98)(i)(B).
1.1 Definitions December 16, 1980 April 12, 1982, 47 FR 15585 Submitted on January 28, 1981. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(98)(i)(B).
1.2 Validity December 16, 1980 April 12, 1982, 47 FR 15585 Submitted on January 28, 1981. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(98)(i)(B).
1.3 Effective Date December 16, 1980 April 12, 1982, 47 FR 15585 Submitted on January 28, 1981. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(98)(i)(B).
1.3 Public Records February 19, 1974 February 10, 1977, 42 FR 8376 Submitted on July 19, 1974. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(24)(i)(A).

Regulation III – Prohibitions – Stationary Emission Sources

District Citation Title/Subject State Effective Date EPA Approval Date Additional Explanation
3.9 Incinerator Burning December 16, 1980 April 12, 1982, 47 FR 15585 Submitted on January 28, 1981. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(98)(i)(B).
3.12 Organic Solvents December 16, 1980 April 12, 1982, 47 FR 15585 Submitted on January 28, 1981. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(98)(i)(B).

Regulation IV – Stationary Emission Sources Permit Systems and Registration

District Citation Title/Subject State Effective Date EPA Approval Date Additional Explanation
4.0 General Requirements December 16, 1980 April 12, 1982, 47 FR 15585 Submitted on January 28, 1981. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(98)(i)(B).
4.1 Permits Required December 16, 1980 April 12, 1982, 47 FR 15585 Submitted on January 28, 1981. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(98)(i)(B).
4.1 Prohibitions Under State Law May 4, 1970 May 31, 1972, 37 FR 10842 Submitted on February 21, 1972. See 40 CFR 52.220(b).
4.2 Existing Emission Sources December 16, 1980 April 12, 1982, 47 FR 15585 Submitted on January 28, 1981. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(98)(i)(B).
4.3 Exemptions from Permit December 16, 1980 April 12, 1982, 47 FR 15585 Submitted on January 28, 1981. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(98)(i)(B).
4.4 Standards for Granting Applications December 16, 1980 April 12, 1982, 47 FR 15585 Submitted on January 28, 1981. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(98)(i)(B).
4.5 Conditional Approval December 16, 1980 April 12, 1982, 47 FR 15585 Submitted on January 28, 1981. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(98)(i)(B).
4.12 Implementation Plans December 16, 1980 April 12, 1982, 47 FR 15585 Submitted on January 28, 1981. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(98)(i)(B).
4.13 Alteration of Permit December 16, 1980 April 12, 1982, 47 FR 15585 Submitted on January 28, 1981. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(98)(i)(B).
4.14 Posting of Permit December 16, 1980 April 12, 1982, 47 FR 15585 Submitted on January 28, 1981. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(98)(i)(B).
4.15 Transfer of Permit December 16, 1980 April 12, 1982, 47 FR 15585 Submitted on January 28, 1981. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(98)(i)(B).

Regulation IX – Enforcement Procedures

District Citation Title/Subject State Effective Date EPA Approval Date Additional Explanation
9.5 Air Pollution Equipment – Scheduled Maintenance December 16, 1980 April 12, 1982, 47 FR 15585 Submitted on January 28, 1981. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(98)(i)(B).

Rules and Regulations (Yuba County Portion of District)

Regulation I – General Provisions

District Citation Title/Subject State Effective Date EPA Approval Date Additional Explanation
1 Title January 30, 1979 January 26, 1982, 47 FR 3550 Submitted on October 15, 1979. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(52)(xvi)(A).
1.1 Definitions March 5, 1985 April 17, 1987, 52 FR 12522 Submitted on October 16, 1985. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(164)(i)(D)(1).
1.2 Validity October 13, 1971 September 22, 1972, 37 FR 19812 Submitted on June 30, 1972. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(6).
1.3 Effective Date July 24, 1980 April 12, 1982, 47 FR 15585 Submitted on March 30, 1981. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(89)(iii)(B).

Regulation II - Prohibitions

District Citation Title/Subject State Effective Date EPA Approval Date Additional Explanation
2.2 Emission Control for Used Motor Vehicles May 2, 1972 May 11, 1977, 42 FR 23803; corrected on August 22, 1977, 42 FR 42219 Submitted on July 25, 1973. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(21)(viii)(A).

Regulation III – Prohibition – Stationary Emission Sources

District Citation Title/Subject State Effective Date EPA Approval Date Additional Explanation
3.9 Storage of Petroleum Products June 14, 1983 October 3, 1984, 49 FR 39057 Submitted on August 2, 1983. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(150)(ii)(A).
3.12 Organic Solvents July 24, 1980 May 3, 1982, 47 FR 18852 Submitted on March 30, 1981. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(89)(iii)(A).

Regulation IV – Stationary Emission Sources Permit System and Registration

District Citation Title/Subject State Effective Date EPA Approval Date Additional Explanation
4.0 General Requirements July 24, 1980 April 12, 1982, 47 FR 15585 Submitted on March 30, 1981. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(89)(iii)(B).
4.1 Permits Required July 24, 1980 April 12, 1982, 47 FR 15585 Submitted on March 30, 1981. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(89)(iii)(B).
4.2 Existing Emission Sources July 24, 1980 April 12, 1982, 47 FR 15585 Submitted on March 30, 1981. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(89)(iii)(B).
4.3 Exemptions from Permit and Registration July 24, 1980 April 12, 1982, 47 FR 15585 Submitted on March 30, 1981. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(89)(iii)(B).
4.4 Standards for Granting Applications July 24, 1980 April 12, 1982, 47 FR 15585 Submitted on March 30, 1981. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(89)(iii)(B).
4.5 Conditional Approval July 24, 1980 April 12, 1982, 47 FR 15585 Submitted on March 30, 1981. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(89)(iii)(B).
4.12 Implementation Plans July 24, 1980 April 12, 1982, 47 FR 15585 Submitted on March 30, 1981. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(89)(iii)(B).

Regulation IX – Enforcement Procedures

District Citation Title/Subject State Effective Date EPA Approval Date Additional Explanation
9.5 Air Pollution Equipment – Scheduled Maintenance July 24, 1980 April 12, 1982, 47 FR 15585 Submitted on March 30, 1981. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(89)(iii)(B).

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