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EPA-Approved Tuolumne County Air Pollution Control 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 document and tables contain the EPA approved rules and regulations for the Tuolumne County Air Pollution Control District (APCD) 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 
    • Original Codification of Rules and Regulations
      • Regulation IV - Prohibitions
    • 1972 Re-Codification of Rules and Regulations
      • Regulation II - Permits
      • Regulation IV - Prohibitions
      • Regulation VI – Emergencies
    • 1975 Re-Codification of Rules and Regulations
      • Regulation I – Title and Definitions
      • Regulation II – Prohibitions
      • Regulation III – Open Burning
      • Regulation IV – Permit Systems Conditions
      • Regulation V – Permit to Operate Regulations
      • Emergency Episode Plans

Compiled Rules and Regulations

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  • EPA Approved and Compiled Rules and Regulations: Tuolumne County APCD (pdf) (7.75 MB, March 2023)
    EPA approved and compiled rules and regulations of the Tuolumne County Air Pollution Control District (APCD) portion of the California State Implementation Plan (SIP).

Tables of Rules and Regulations

Original Codification of Rules and Regulations

Regulation IV - Prohibitions

District CitationTitle/SubjectState Effective DateEPA Approval DateAdditional Explanation
56Sulfur Oxide EmissionsJanuary 1, 1972May 31, 1972, 37 FR 10842Submitted on February 21, 1972. See 40 CFR 52.220(b).
57Sulfide Emission StandardJanuary 1, 1972May 31, 1972, 37 FR 10842Submitted on February 21, 1972. See 40 CFR 52.220(b).
62Review of StandardsJanuary 1, 1972May 31, 1972, 37 FR 10842Submitted on February 21, 1972. See 40 CFR 52.220(b).

1972 Re-Codification of Rules and Regulations

Regulation II - Permits

District CitationTitle/SubjectState Effective DateEPA Approval DateAdditional Explanation
201 (paragraphs (a) and (e))Permits RequiredFebruary 1, 1972September 22, 1972, 37 FR 19812Submitted on June 30, 1972. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(6). Paragraphs (b) (“Permit to Operate”), (c) (“Posting of Permit to Operate”) and (d) (“Altering of Permit”) have been superseded by approval of Rules 501 (Permit Required) and 508 (Posting of Permit to Operate) at 47 FR 23159 (May 27, 1982).
202ExemptionsFebruary 1, 1972September 22, 1972, 37 FR 19812Submitted on June 30, 1972. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(6).
203TransferFebruary 1, 1972September 22, 1972, 37 FR 19812Submitted on June 30, 1972. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(6).
204ApplicationsFebruary 1, 1972September 22, 1972, 37 FR 19812Submitted on June 30, 1972. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(6).
205Cancellation of Construction PermitFebruary 1, 1972September 22, 1972, 37 FR 19812Submitted on June 30, 1972. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(6).
206Action on ApplicationsFebruary 1, 1972September 22, 1972, 37 FR 19812Submitted on June 30, 1972. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(6).
208Standards for Granting ApplicationsFebruary 1, 1972September 22, 1972, 37 FR 19812Submitted on June 30, 1972. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(6).
209Conditional ApprovalFebruary 1, 1972September 22, 1972, 37 FR 19812Submitted on June 30, 1972. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(6).
210Denial of ApplicationsFebruary 1, 1972September 22, 1972, 37 FR 19812Submitted on June 30, 1972. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(6).
211Further InformationFebruary 1, 1972September 22, 1972, 37 FR 19812Submitted on June 30, 1972. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(6).
212Applications Deemed DeniedFebruary 1, 1972September 22, 1972, 37 FR 19812Submitted on June 30, 1972. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(6).

Regulation IV - Prohibitions

District CitationTitle/SubjectState Effective DateEPA Approval DateAdditional Explanation
407 (paragraph (b))Specific ContaminantsFebruary 1, 1972September 22, 1972, 37 FR 19812Paragraph (b) relates to combustion contaminants. Submitted on June 30, 1972. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(6). Paragraph (a) was superseded by approval of Rule 210 (Sulfur Emissions) (paragraph (a)) at 42 FR 42219 (August 22, 1977).
408Fuel Burning EquipmentFebruary 1, 1972September 22, 1972, 37 FR 19812Submitted on June 30, 1972. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(6).
413Organic Liquid LoadingFebruary 1, 1972September 22, 1972, 37 FR 19812Submitted on June 30, 1972. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(6).
414Effluent Oil Water SeparatorsFebruary 1, 1972September 22, 1972, 37 FR 19812Submitted on June 30, 1972. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(6).
422Architectural CoatingsJune 1, 1972September 22, 1972, 37 FR 19812Adopted by CARB via Resolution 72-75 for the Tuolumne County APCD. Submitted on June 30, 1972. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(6).
423Disposal and Evaporation of SolventsJune 1, 1972September 22, 1972, 37 FR 19812Adopted by CARB via Resolution 72-75 for the Tuolumne County APCD. Submitted on June 30, 1972. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(6).

Regulation VI – Emergencies

District CitationTitle/SubjectState Effective DateEPA Approval DateAdditional Explanation
601GeneralFebruary 1, 1972September 22, 1972, 37 FR 19812Submitted on June 30, 1972. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(6).
602Sampling StationsFebruary 1, 1972September 22, 1972, 37 FR 19812Submitted on June 30, 1972. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(6).
603Air SamplingFebruary 1, 1972September 22, 1972, 37 FR 19812Submitted on June 30, 1972. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(6).
604ReportsFebruary 1, 1972September 22, 1972, 37 FR 19812Submitted on June 30, 1972. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(6).
605Declaration of AlertsFebruary 1, 1972September 22, 1972, 37 FR 19812Submitted on June 30, 1972. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(6).
606End of an AlertFebruary 1, 1972September 22, 1972, 37 FR 19812Submitted on June 30, 1972. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(6).
607PlansFebruary 1, 1972September 22, 1972, 37 FR 19812Submitted on June 30, 1972. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(6).
608First Alert ActionFebruary 1, 1972September 22, 1972, 37 FR 19812Submitted on June 30, 1972. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(6).
609Second Alert ActionFebruary 1, 1972September 22, 1972, 37 FR 19812Submitted on June 30, 1972. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(6).
610Third Alert ActionFebruary 1, 1972September 22, 1972, 37 FR 19812Submitted on June 30, 1972. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(6).
611Industrial and Commercial Shut-Down PlansFebruary 1, 1972September 22, 1972, 37 FR 19812Submitted on June 30, 1972. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(6).
612Scientific CommitteeFebruary 1, 1972September 22, 1972, 37 FR 19812Submitted on June 30, 1972. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(6).
613Emergency Action CommitteeFebruary 1, 1972September 22, 1972, 37 FR 19812Submitted on June 30, 1972. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(6).

1975 Re-Codification of Rules and Regulations

Regulation I – Title and Definitions

District CitationTitle/SubjectState Effective DateEPA Approval DateAdditional Explanation
101TitleNovember 22, 1988June 30, 1999, 64 FR 35005Submitted on March 26, 1990. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(179)(i)(G)(1).
102DefinitionsNovember 22, 1988June 30, 1999, 64 FR 35005Submitted on March 26, 1990. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(179)(i)(G)(1).

Regulation II – Prohibitions

District CitationTitle/SubjectState Effective DateEPA Approval DateAdditional Explanation
201District-Wide CoverageMay 6, 1975August 22, 1977, 42 FR 42219Submitted on July 22, 1975. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(28)(v)(A).
202Visible EmissionsOctober 1, 1976December 6, 1979, 44 FR 70140Submitted on February 10, 1977. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(37)(v)(B).
203ExceptionsSeptember 8, 1981May 27, 1982, 47 FR 23159Submitted on October 23, 1981. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(103)(xvii)(A).
204Wet PlumesMay 6, 1975August 22, 1977, 42 FR 42219Submitted on July 22, 1975. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(28)(v)(A).
206Incinerator Burning and Pathological IncinerationOctober 1, 1976December 6, 1979, 44 FR 70140Submitted on February 10, 1977. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(37)(v)(B).
207Particulate MatterJanuary 23, 1979May 18, 1981, 46 FR 27115Submitted on October 15, 1979. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(52)(xiv)(A).
208Orchard or Citrus HeatersOctober 1, 1976December 6, 1979, 44 FR 70140Submitted on February 10, 1977. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(37)(v)(B).
210Sulfur EmissionsMay 6, 1975August 22, 1977, 42 FR 42219Submitted on July 22, 1975. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(28)(v)(A).
211Process Weight Per HourMay 6, 1975August 22, 1977, 42 FR 42219Submitted on July 22, 1975. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(28)(v)(A).
212Process Weight TableMay 6, 1975August 22, 1977, 42 FR 42219Submitted on July 22, 1975. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(28)(v)(A).
213Storage of Petroleum ProductsOctober 1, 1976December 6, 1979, 44 FR 70140Submitted on February 10, 1977. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(37)(v)(B).
214Reduction of Animal MatterMay 6, 1975August 22, 1977, 42 FR 42219Submitted on July 22, 1975. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(28)(v)(A).
215Abrasive BlastingOctober 1, 1976December 6, 1979, 44 FR 70140Submitted on February 10, 1977. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(37)(v)(B).
217Existing SourcesOctober 1, 1976December 6, 1979, 44 FR 70140Submitted on February 10, 1977. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(37)(v)(B).
218Compliance TestsJanuary 23, 1979May 18, 1981, 46 FR 27115Submitted on October 15, 1979. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(52)(xiv)(A).

Regulation III – Open Burning

District CitationTitle/SubjectState Effective DateEPA Approval DateAdditional Explanation
300General DefinitionsNovember 22, 1988June 30, 1999, 64 FR 35005Submitted on March 26, 1990. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(179)(i)(G)(1).
302Burning PermitsNovember 22, 1988August 19, 1999, 64 FR 45170Submitted on March 26, 1990. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(179)(i)(G)(2).
303Burn or No-Burn DayNovember 22, 1988August 19, 1999, 64 FR 45170Submitted on March 26, 1990. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(179)(i)(G)(2).
304Burning Management RequirementsNovember 22, 1988August 19, 1999, 64 FR 45170Submitted on March 26, 1990. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(179)(i)(G)(2).
305Minimum Drying TimesNovember 22, 1988August 19, 1999, 64 FR 45170Submitted on March 26, 1990. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(179)(i)(G)(2).
306Agricultural BurningNovember 22, 1988August 19, 1999, 64 FR 45170Submitted on March 26, 1990. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(179)(i)(G)(2).
307Wildland Vegetation Management BurningNovember 22, 1988August 19, 1999, 64 FR 45170Submitted on March 26, 1990. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(179)(i)(G)(2).
308Forest Management BurningNovember 22, 1988August 19, 1999, 64 FR 45170Submitted on March 26, 1990. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(179)(i)(G)(2).
309Range Improvement BurningNovember 22, 1988August 19, 1999, 64 FR 45170Submitted on March 26, 1990. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(179)(i)(G)(2).
310Miscellaneous BurningNovember 22, 1988August 19, 1999, 64 FR 45170Submitted on March 26, 1990. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(179)(i)(G)(2).
318Enforcement ResponsibilitySeptember 8, 1981May 27, 1982, 47 FR 23159Submitted on October 23, 1981. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(103)(xvii)(A).
319PenaltySeptember 8, 1981May 27, 1982, 47 FR 23159Submitted on October 23, 1981. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(103)(xvii)(A).

Regulation IV – Permit Systems Conditions

District CitationTitle/SubjectState Effective DateEPA Approval DateAdditional Explanation
401ResponsibilityMay 6, 1975August 22, 1977, 42 FR 42219Submitted on July 22, 1975. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(28)(v)(A).
403Responsibility of PermitteeMay 6, 1975August 22, 1977, 42 FR 42219Submitted on July 22, 1975. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(28)(v)(A).
428Emission StatementsJuly 21, 2020July 29, 2022, 87 FR 45657Submitted on August 3, 2020 as an attachment to a letter dated August 3, 2020. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(574)(i)(A)(1).
429Federal New Source ReviewJuly 6, 2021February 7, 2023,
88 FR 7877
Submitted on August 3, 2021. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(591)(i)(A)(1).

Regulation V – Permit to Operate Regulations

District CitationTitle/SubjectState Effective DateEPA Approval DateAdditional Explanation
501Permit RequiredSeptember 8, 1981May 27, 1982, 47 FR 23159Submitted on October 23, 1981. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(103)(xvii)(A).
502Exemptions to Rule 502September 8, 1981May 27, 1982, 47 FR 23159Submitted on October 23, 1981. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(103)(xvii)(A).
505Conditional ApprovalSeptember 8, 1981May 27, 1982, 47 FR 23159Submitted on October 23, 1981. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(103)(xvii)(A).
507ResponsibilitySeptember 8, 1981May 27, 1982, 47 FR 23159Submitted on October 23, 1981. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(103)(xvii)(A).
508Posting of Permit to OperateSeptember 8, 1981May 27, 1982, 47 FR 23159Submitted on October 23, 1981. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(103)(xvii)(A).
510Separation of EmissionsSeptember 8, 1981May 27, 1982, 47 FR 23159Submitted on October 23, 1981. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(103)(xvii)(A).
511Combination of EmissionsSeptember 8, 1981May 27, 1982, 47 FR 23159Submitted on October 23, 1981. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(103)(xvii)(A).
512CircumventionSeptember 8, 1981May 27, 1982, 47 FR 23159Submitted on October 23, 1981. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(103)(xvii)(A).
513Source RecordkeepingSeptember 8, 1981May 27, 1982, 47 FR 23159Submitted on October 23, 1981. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(103)(xvii)(A).
514Public Records and Trade SecretsSeptember 8, 1981May 27, 1982, 47 FR 23159Submitted on October 23, 1981. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(103)(xvii)(A).
515Provision of Sampling and Testing FacilitiesSeptember 8, 1981May 27, 1982, 47 FR 23159Submitted on October 23, 1981. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(103)(xvii)(A).
516 (excluding paragraph (C))Upset and Breakdown ConditionsSeptember 8, 1981May 27, 1982, 47 FR 23159Paragraph (C) is titled “Emergency Variance Procedures.” Submitted on October 23, 1981. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(103)(xvii)(A). Paragraph (C) was deleted at 62 FR 34641 (June 27, 1997). Also, see 85 FR 42728 (July 15, 2020).
517TransferSeptember 8, 1981May 27, 1982, 47 FR 23159Submitted on October 23, 1981. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(103)(xvii)(A).

Emergency Episode Plans

District CitationTitle/SubjectState Effective DateEPA Approval DateAdditional Explanation
Tuolumne County Air Pollution Control District, Resolution No. 32-20, April 7, 2020Ozone Emergency Episode PlanApril 7, 2020March 30, 2021, 86 FR 16533Submitted on June 25, 2020 as an attachment to a letter dated June 16, 2020. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(552)(i)(D)(1).

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