EPA-Approved Northern Sierra 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 Northern Sierra 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 I – General Provisions, Permits and Prohibitions

District Citation Title/Subject State Effective Date EPA Approval Date Additional Explanation
101 Title September 11, 1991 September 16, 1997, 62 FR 48480 Submitted on October 28, 1996. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(246)(i)(A)(1).
102 Definitions May 11, 1994 September 16, 1997, 62 FR 48480 Submitted on October 28, 1996. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(246)(i)(A)(1).

Regulation II – Prohibitions

District Citation Title/Subject State Effective Date EPA Approval Date Additional Explanation
202 Visible Emissions September 11, 1991 September 16, 1997, 62 FR 48480 Submitted on October 28, 1996. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(246)(i)(A)(1).
203 Exceptions September 11, 1991 September 16, 1997, 62 FR 48480 Submitted on October 28, 1996. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(246)(i)(A)(1).
204 Wet Plumes September 11, 1991 September 16, 1997, 62 FR 48480 Submitted on October 28, 1996. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(246)(i)(A)(1).
206 Incinerator Burning September 11, 1991 September 16, 1997, 62 FR 48480 Submitted on October 28, 1996. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(246)(i)(A)(1).
207 Particulate Matter September 11, 1991 September 16, 1997, 62 FR 48480 Submitted on October 28, 1996. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(246)(i)(A)(1).
208 Orchard or Citrus Heaters September 11, 1991 September 16, 1997, 62 FR 48480 Submitted on October 28, 1996. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(246)(i)(A)(1).
209 Fossil Fuel-Steam Generator Facility September 11, 1991 September 16, 1997, 62 FR 48480 Submitted on October 28, 1996. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(246)(i)(A)(1).
210 Specific Contaminants September 11, 1991 September 16, 1997, 62 FR 48480 Submitted on October 28, 1996. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(246)(i)(A)(1).
211 Process Weight Per Hour September 11, 1991 May 18, 1999, 64 FR 26876 Submitted on October 28, 1996. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(246)(i)(A)(2).
212 Process Weight Table September 11, 1991 September 16, 1997, 62 FR 48480 Submitted on October 28, 1996. The regulatory text for approval of Rule 212 was added at 84 FR 45422 (August 29, 2019). See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(246)(i)(A)(1) and (6).
214 Phase I Vapor Recovery Requirements April 25, 2011 January 7, 2013, 78 FR 897 Submitted on September 27, 2011. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(404)(i)(B)(2).
215 Phase II Vapor Recovery System Requirements February 22, 2010 July 26, 2011, 76 FR 44493 Submitted on July 20, 2010. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(381)(i)(D)(1).
221 Reduction of Animal Matter September 11, 1991 September 16, 1997, 62 FR 48480 Submitted on October 28, 1996. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(246)(i)(A)(1).
222 Abrasive Blasting September 11, 1991 September 16, 1997, 62 FR 48480 Submitted on October 28, 1996. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(246)(i)(A)(1).
225 Compliance Tests September 11, 1991 September 16, 1997, 62 FR 48480 Submitted on October 28, 1996. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(246)(i)(A)(1).
227 Cutback and Emulsified Asphalt November 27, 2006 October 30, 2009, 74 FR 56120 Submitted on March 7, 2008. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(354)(i)(G)(1).
228 Surface Coating of Metal Parts and Products April 25, 2011 August 9, 2012, 77 FR 47536 Submitted on September 27, 2011. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(404)(i)(B)(1).

Regulation III – Open Burning

District Citation Title/Subject State Effective Date EPA Approval Date Additional Explanation
300 General Definitions September 11, 1991 September 16, 1997, 62 FR 48480 Submitted on October 28, 1996. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(246)(i)(A)(1).
301 Compliance September 11, 1991 September 16, 1997, 62 FR 48480 Submitted on October 28, 1996. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(246)(i)(A)(1).
302 Prohibited Open Burning November 10, 1988 August 19, 1999, 64 FR 45170 Submitted on October 25, 1991. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(186)(i)(F)(1).
303 Allowed Open Burning November 10, 1988 August 19, 1999, 64 FR 45170 Submitted on October 25, 1991. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(186)(i)(F)(1).
304 Agricultural Burning November 10, 1988 August 19, 1999, 64 FR 45170 Submitted on October 25, 1991. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(186)(i)(F)(1).
305 Range Improvement Burning November 10, 1988 August 19, 1999, 64 FR 45170 Submitted on October 25, 1991. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(186)(i)(F)(1).
306 Forest Management Burning November 10, 1988 August 19, 1999, 64 FR 45170 Submitted on October 25, 1991. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(186)(i)(F)(1).
307 Wildlands Vegetation Management Burning November 10, 1988 August 19, 1999, 64 FR 45170 Submitted on October 25, 1991. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(186)(i)(F)(1).
308 Land Development Clearing November 10, 1988 August 19, 1999, 64 FR 45170 Submitted on October 25, 1991. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(186)(i)(F)(1).
309 Ditch, Road and Right-of-Way Maintenance November 10, 1988 August 19, 1999, 64 FR 45170 Submitted on October 25, 1991. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(186)(i)(F)(1).
310 Hazard Reduction November 10, 1988 August 19, 1999, 64 FR 45170 Submitted on October 25, 1991. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(186)(i)(F)(1).
311 Residential Maintenance November 10, 1988 August 19, 1999, 64 FR 45170 Submitted on October 25, 1991. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(186)(i)(F)(1).
312 Burning Permits November 10, 1988 August 19, 1999, 64 FR 45170 Submitted on October 25, 1991. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(186)(i)(F)(1).
313 Burn Day June 10, 1992 September 16, 1997, 62 FR 48480 Submitted on October 28, 1996. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(246)(i)(A)(1).
314 Minimum Drying Times September 11, 1991 September 16, 1997, 62 FR 48480 Submitted on October 28, 1996. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(246)(i)(A)(1).
315 Burning Management Requirements September 11, 1991 September 16, 1997, 62 FR 48480 Submitted on October 28, 1996. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(246)(i)(A)(1).
316 Burn Plan Preparation August 14, 1996 September 16, 1997, 62 FR 48480 Submitted on October 28, 1996. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(246)(i)(A)(1).
317 Mechanized Burners Requirements September 11, 1991 September 16, 1997, 62 FR 48480 Submitted on October 28, 1996. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(246)(i)(A)(1).

Regulation IV – Authority to Construct

District Citation Title/Subject State Effective Date EPA Approval Date Additional Explanation
428 NSR Requirements for New and Modified Major Sources in Nonattainment Areas November 25, 2019 November 20, 2020, 85 FR 74263 Submitted on February 19, 2020. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(546)(i)(A)(1).

Regulation V – Permit to Operate Regulations

District Citation Title/Subject State Effective Date EPA Approval Date Additional Explanation
501 Permit Required May 11, 1994 July 9, 2008, 73 FR 39237 Submitted on October 28, 1996. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(246)(i)(A)(5).
505 Conditional Approval September 11, 1991 July 9, 2008, 73 FR 39237 Submitted on October 28, 1996. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(246)(i)(A)(4).
510 Separation of Emissions September 11, 1991 July 9, 2008, 73 FR 39237 Submitted on October 28, 1996. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(246)(i)(A)(4).
511 Combination of Emissions September 11, 1991 July 9, 2008, 73 FR 39237 Submitted on October 28, 1996. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(246)(i)(A)(4).
512 Circumvention September 11, 1991 July 9, 2008, 73 FR 39237 Submitted on October 28, 1996. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(246)(i)(A)(4).
513 Emissions Statements and Recordkeeping June 27, 2016 June 21, 2017, 82 FR 28240 Submitted on September 6, 2016. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(487)(i)(A)(1).
515 Provision of Sampling and Testing Facilities September 11, 1991 July 9, 2008, 73 FR 39237 Submitted on October 28, 1996. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(246)(i)(A)(4).
517 Transfer September 11, 1991 July 9, 2008, 73 FR 39237 Submitted on October 28, 1996. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(246)(i)(A)(4).

Northern Sierra Air District Resolutions

District Citation Title/Subject State Effective Date EPA Approval Date Additional Explanation
Resolution #2017-01 In the Matter of: Adopting the Portola Fine Particulate Matter (PM2.5) Attainment Plan (Portola Plan) as required by the Federal Clean Air Act January 23, 2017 April 2, 2018, 83 FR 13871 Submitted on February 28, 2017. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(500)(i)(A)(1).
Resolution #2020-01 Ozone Emergency Episode Plan February 24, 2020 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)(C)(1).

Original Codification of Rules and Regulations (Nevada County portion of the District)

District Citation Title/Subject State Effective Date EPA Approval Date Additional Explanation
10 Construction Permit Required June 30, 1971 May 31, 1972, 37 FR 10842 Submitted on February 21, 1972. See 40 CFR 52.220(b).
12 Exemptions from Permit and Registration June 30, 1971 May 31, 1972, 37 FR 10842 Submitted on February 21, 1972. See 40 CFR 52.220(b).
15 Standards for Granting Applications and Building Permits June 30, 1971 May 31, 1972, 37 FR 10842 Submitted on February 21, 1972. See 40 CFR 52.220(b).

Re-codification of Rules and Regulations (Nevada County portion of the District)

District Citation Title/Subject State Effective Date EPA Approval Date Additional Explanation
404 (excluding paragraph (D)) Upset Conditions, Breakdown or Scheduled Maintenance May 7, 1979 May 18, 1981, 46 FR 27115 Submitted on October 15, 1979. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(52)(xii)(A) and (B). Paragraph (D) ("Emergency Variance Procedures") was deleted without replacement at 62 FR 34641 (June 27, 1997). Rule 404 (excluding paragraph (D)) was reinstated at 84 FR 45422 (August 29, 2019).
409 Public Records January 4, 1977 September 14, 1978, 43 FR 41039 Submitted on June 6, 1977. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(39)(x)(A).

Original Codification of Rules and Regulations (Plumas County portion of the District)

Regulation II – Permits

District Citation Title/Subject State Effective Date EPA Approval Date Additional Explanation
10 Permits Required April 18, 1972 September 22, 1972, 37 FR 19812 Submitted on June 30, 1972. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(6).
11 Exemptions April 18, 1972 September 22, 1972, 37 FR 19812 Submitted on June 30, 1972. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(6).
12 Transfer April 18, 1972 September 22, 1972, 37 FR 19812 Submitted on June 30, 1972. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(6).
14 Applications April 18, 1972 September 22, 1972, 37 FR 19812 Submitted on June 30, 1972. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(6).
17 Cancellation of Applications April 18, 1972 September 22, 1972, 37 FR 19812 Submitted on June 30, 1972. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(6).
18 Action on Applications April 18, 1972 September 22, 1972, 37 FR 19812 Submitted on June 30, 1972. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(6).
20 Standards for Granting Applications April 18, 1972 September 22, 1972, 37 FR 19812 Submitted on June 30, 1972. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(6).
21 Conditional Approval April 18, 1972 September 22, 1972, 37 FR 19812 Submitted on June 30, 1972. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(6).
22 Denial of Applications April 18, 1972 September 22, 1972, 37 FR 19812 Submitted on June 30, 1972. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(6).
23 Further Information April 18, 1972 September 22, 1972, 37 FR 19812 Submitted on June 30, 1972. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(6).
24 Applications Deemed Denied April 18, 1972 September 22, 1972, 37 FR 19812 Submitted on June 30, 1972. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(6).

Regulation IV – Prohibitions

District Citation Title/Subject State Effective Date EPA Approval Date Additional Explanation
56 (excluding paragraph (a)) Sulfur Oxide Emissions April 18, 1972 September 22, 1972, 37 FR 19812 Submitted on June 30, 1972. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(6). Paragraph (a) was superseded by approval of NSAQMD Rule 210 (Specific Contaminants) (paragraph (A)) at 62 FR 48480 (September 16, 1997).
57 Sulfide Emission Standard April 18, 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 (Plumas County portion of the District)

Regulation IV – Permit Systems Conditions

District Citation Title/Subject State Effective Date EPA Approval Date Additional Explanation
401 Responsibility January 10, 1975 June 14, 1978, 43 FR 25680 Submitted on January 10, 1975. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(26)(xvi)(B).
402 Authority to Inspect December 12, 1976 September 14, 1978, 43 FR 41037 Submitted on June 6, 1977. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(39)(ix)(A).
403 Responsibility of Permittee January 10, 1975 June 14, 1978, 43 FR 25680 Submitted on January 10, 1975. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(26)(xvi)(B).

Regulation V – Permit to Operate Regulations

District Citation Title/Subject State Effective Date EPA Approval Date Additional Explanation
502 Exemptions from Rule 501 March 1, 1981 June 18, 1982, 47 FR 26379 Submitted on June 22, 1981. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(93)(iii)(B).
514 Public Records and Trade Secrets March 1, 1981 April 23, 1982, 47 FR 17486 Submitted on June 22, 1981. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(93)(iii)(A).
516 (excluding paragraph (C)) Upset and Breakdown Conditions March 1, 1981 April 23, 1982, 47 FR 17486 Submitted on June 22, 1981. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(93)(iii)(A) and (F). Paragraph (C) ("Emergency Variance Procedures") was deleted without replacement at 84 FR 45422 (August 29, 2019).

Original Codification of Rules and Regulations (Sierra County portion of the District)

Part I – General Provisions

District Citation Title/Subject State Effective Date EPA Approval Date Additional Explanation
5 Validity October 19, 1971 September 22, 1972, 37 FR 19812 Submitted on June 30, 1972. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(6).

Part III – Applications, Permits and Registration

District Citation Title/Subject State Effective Date EPA Approval Date Additional Explanation
17 Construction Permit Required October 19, 1971 September 22, 1972, 37 FR 19812 Submitted on June 30, 1972. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(6).
20 Exemptions from Permit and Registration October 19, 1971 September 22, 1972, 37 FR 19812 Submitted on June 30, 1972. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(6).
21 Standards for Granting Applications and Permits October 19, 1971 September 22, 1972, 37 FR 19812 Submitted on June 30, 1972. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(6).
22 Conditional Approval October 19, 1971 September 22, 1972, 37 FR 19812 Submitted on June 30, 1972. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(6).
23 Denial of Applications October 19, 1971 September 22, 1972, 37 FR 19812 Submitted on June 30, 1972. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(6).
24 Further Information October 19, 1971 September 22, 1972, 37 FR 19812 Submitted on June 30, 1972. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(6).
25 Applications Deemed Denied October 19, 1971 September 22, 1972, 37 FR 19812 Submitted on June 30, 1972. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(6).

Re-codification of Rules and Regulations (Sierra County portion of the District)

Regulation IV – Permit Systems Conditions

District Citation Title/Subject State Effective Date EPA Approval Date Additional Explanation
402 Authority to Inspect June 6, 1977 September 14, 1978, 43 FR 41034 Submitted on June 6, 1977. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(39)(viii)(A).

Regulation V – Permit to Operate Regulations

District Citation Title/Subject State Effective Date EPA Approval Date Additional Explanation
502 Exemptions from Rule 501 March 1, 1981 June 18, 1982, 47 FR 26379 Submitted on June 22, 1981. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(93)(iv)(B).
514 Public Records and Trade Secrets March 1, 1981 April 23, 1982, 47 FR 17486 Submitted on June 22, 1981. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(93)(iv)(A).
516 (excluding paragraph (C)) Upset and Breakdown Conditions March 1, 1981 April 23, 1982, 47 FR 17486 Submitted on June 22, 1981. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(93)(iv)(A) and (G). Paragraph (C) ("Emergency Variance Procedures") was deleted without replacement at 84 FR 45422 (August 29, 2019).
523 Permit Fees March 1, 1981 April 23, 1982, 47 FR 17486 Submitted on June 22, 1981. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(93)(iv)(A).

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