EPA-Approved Northern Sierra Air District Regulations in the California SIP
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.
On this page:
- Compiled Rules and Regulations (PDF)
- Tables of Rules and Regulations
- Rules and Regulations (District-Wide Applicability)
- Northern Sierra Air District Resolutions
- Original Codification of Rules and Regulations (Nevada County portion of the District)
- Re-codification of Rules and Regulations (Nevada County portion of the District)
- Original Codification of Rules and Regulations (Plumas County portion of the District)
- Re-codification of Rules and Regulations (Plumas County portion of the District)
- Original Codification of Rules and Regulations (Sierra County portion of the District)
- Re-codification of Rules and Regulations (Sierra County portion of the District)
Compiled Rules and Regulations
- EPA Approved and Compiled Rules and Regulations: Northern Sierra Air Quality Management District (NSAQMD) (pdf)
- EPA Approved and Compiled Rules and Regulations: Nevada County Portion of the Northern Sierra AQMD (pdf)
- EPA Approved and Compiled Rules and Regulations: Plumas County Portion of the Northern Sierra AQMD (pdf)
- EPA Approved and Compiled Rules and Regulations: Sierra County Portion of the Northern Sierra AQMD (pdf)
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). |