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EPA-Approved Regulations for Pinal County

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Table 9—EPA-Approved Pinal County Air Pollution Control Regulations
County Citation Title/Subject State Effective Date EPA Approval Date Additional Explanation
Pinal-Gila Counties Air Pollution Control District Regulations
7-3-1.4(C) Incineration August 7, 1980 April 12, 1982, 47 FR 15579 Adopted by Pinal-Gila Counties Air Quality Control District. Submitted on August 7, 1980. Deleted with respect to Gila County only July 25, 2001, 66 FR 38565.
7-3-1.4 (Excluding Paragraph C) Particulate Emissions—Incineration March 19, 1974 November 15, 1978, 43 FR 53031 Adopted by Pinal-Gila Counties Air Quality Control District. EPA disapproved paragraph C. Submitted on July 1, 1975. Deleted with respect to Gila County only July 25, 2001, 66 FR 38565.
7-3-1.5 Particulate Emissions—Wood Waste Burners March 19, 1974 November 15, 1978, 43 FR 53031 Adopted by Pinal-Gila Counties Air Quality Control District. Submitted on July 1, 1975. Deleted with respect to Gila County only July 25, 2001, 66 FR 38565.
7-3-1.7(F) Fuel burning equipment August 7, 1980 April 12, 1982, 47 FR 15579 Adopted by Pinal-Gila Counties Air Quality Control District. Submitted on August 7, 1980. Deleted with respect to Gila County only July 25, 2001, 66 FR 38565.
7-3-1.7 (Excluding Paragraph F) Particulate Emissions—Fuel Burning Equipment March 19, 1974 November 15, 1978, 43 FR 53031 Adopted by Pinal-Gila Counties Air Quality Control District. EPA disapproved paragraph F. Submitted on July 1, 1975. Deleted with respect to Gila County only July 25, 2001, 66 FR 38565.
7-3-2.4 SO2 Emissions—Sulfuric Acid Plants March 19, 1974 November 15, 1978, 43 FR 53031 Adopted by Pinal-Gila Counties Air Quality Control District. Submitted on July 1, 1975. Deleted with respect to Gila County only July 25, 2001, 66 FR 38565.
7-3-5.1 NO2 Emissions—Fuel Burning Equipment March 19, 1974 November 15, 1978, 43 FR 53031 Adopted by Pinal-Gila Counties Air Quality Control District. Submitted on July 1, 1975. Deleted with respect to Gila County only July 25, 2001, 66 FR 38565.
7-3-5.2 NO2 Emissions—Nitric Acid Plants March 19, 1974 November 15, 1978, 43 FR 53031 Adopted by Pinal-Gila Counties Air Quality Control District. Submitted on July 1, 1975. Deleted with respect to Gila County only July 25, 2001, 66 FR 38565.
Pinal County Air Quality Control District Regulations
Chapter 1. General Provisions and Definitions
1-1-010 Declaration of policy February 22, 1995 April 9, 1996, 61 FR 15717 Submitted on November 27, 1995.
1-1-020 Air Quality Control District June 29, 1993 April 9, 1996, 61 FR 15717 Submitted on November 27, 1995.
1-1-030 Executive head June 29, 1993 April 9, 1996, 61 FR 15717 Submitted on November 27, 1995.
1-1-040 Investigative authority June 29, 1993 April 9, 1996, 61 FR 15717 Submitted on November 27, 1995.
1-1-060 Authority to study, cooperate and hold public hearings June 29, 1993 April 9, 1996, 61 FR 15717 Submitted on November 27, 1995.
1-1-070 Severability clause June 29, 1993 April 9, 1996, 61 FR 15717 Submitted on November 27, 1995.
1-1-080 Preservation of rights June 29, 1993 April 9, 1996, 61 FR 15717 Submitted on November 27, 1995.
1-1-090 Copies and effective date November 3, 1993 April 9, 1996, 61 FR 15717 Submitted on November 27, 1995.
1-1-100 Selecting interpretations June 29, 1993 April 9, 1996, 61 FR 15717 Submitted on November 27, 1995.
1-1-106 Jurisdictional Statement February 22, 1995 April 9, 1996, 61 FR 15717 Submitted on November 27, 1995.
1-2-110 Adopted document(s) June 29, 1993 April 9, 1996, 61 FR 15717 Submitted on November 27, 1995.
1-2-120 Adoptions by reference November 3, 1993 April 9, 1996, 61 FR 15717 Submitted on November 27, 1995.
1-3-140 Definitions, 74, Hearing Board July 23, 2014 August 10, 2015, 80 FR 47859 Adopted by the Pinal County Board of Supervisors through Resolution No. 072314-AQ1. Includes new text that is underlined and excludes removed text which was struck by the board. Submitted by ADEQ on September 4, 2014.
1-3-140 Definitions July 29, 1998 November 13, 2002, 67 FR 68764 Submitted on October 7, 1998.
Chapter 2. Ambient Air Quality Standards
2-1-010 Purpose June 29, 1993 April 9, 1996, 61 FR 15717 Submitted on November 27, 1995.
2-1-020 Particulate matter June 29, 1993 April 9, 1996, 61 FR 15717 Submitted on November 27, 1995.
2-1-030 Sulfur oxide (sulfur dioxide) June 29, 1993 April 9, 1996, 61 FR 15717 Submitted on November 27, 1995.
2-1-040 Ozone June 29, 1993 April 9, 1996, 61 FR 15717 Submitted on November 27, 1995.
2-1-050 Carbon monoxide June 29, 1993 April 9, 1996, 61 FR 15717 Submitted on November 27, 1995.
2-1-060 Nitrogen dioxide June 29, 1993 April 9, 1996, 61 FR 15717 Submitted on November 27, 1995.
2-1-070 Lead June 29, 1993 April 9, 1996, 61 FR 15717 Submitted on November 27, 1995.
2-2-080 Air quality monitoring methods June 29, 1993 April 9, 1996, 61 FR 15717 Submitted on November 27, 1995.
2-2-090 Air quality monitoring procedures June 29, 1993 April 9, 1996, 61 FR 15717 Submitted on November 27, 1995.
2-3-100 Interpretation of ambient air quality standards June 29, 1993 April 9, 1996, 61 FR 15717 Submitted on November 27, 1995.
2-3-110 Evaluation of air quality data June 29, 1993 April 9, 1996, 61 FR 15717 Submitted on November 27, 1995.
2-4-120 Purpose June 29, 1993 April 9, 1996, 61 FR 15717 Relates to attainment area classifications. Submitted on November 27, 1995.
2-4-130 Adopted document(s) June 29, 1993 April 9, 1996, 61 FR 15717 Submitted on November 27, 1995.
2-4-140 Area classifications within Pinal County June 29, 1993 April 9, 1996, 61 FR 15717 Submitted on November 27, 1995.
2-4-150 Attainment status in Pinal County June 29, 1993 April 9, 1996, 61 FR 15717 Submitted on November 27, 1995.
2-5-160 Ambient air increment ceilings October 12, 1995 April 9, 1996, 61 FR 15717 Submitted on November 27, 1995.
2-5-170 Baseline concentration June 29, 1993 April 9, 1996, 61 FR 15717 Submitted on November 27, 1995.
2-5-180 Baseline date October 12, 1995 April 9, 1996, 61 FR 15717 Submitted on November 27, 1995.
2-5-190 Baseline area February 22, 1995 April 9, 1996, 61 FR 15717 Submitted on November 27, 1995.
2-5-200 Exemptions February 22, 1995 April 9, 1996, 61 FR 15717 Submitted on November 27, 1995.
2-5-210 Violations of maximum allowable increases June 29, 1993 April 9, 1996, 61 FR 15717 Submitted on November 27, 1995.
2-6-220 Violations of national ambient air quality standards June 29, 1993 April 9, 1996, 61 FR 15717 Submitted on November 27, 1995.
2-7-230 Purpose June 29, 1993 April 9, 1996, 61 FR 15717 Relates to air pollution emergency episodes. Submitted on November 27, 1995.
2-7-240 Episode procedures guidelines June 29, 1993 April 9, 1996, 61 FR 15717 Submitted on November 27, 1995.
2-7-250 Definitions June 29, 1993 April 9, 1996, 61 FR 15717 Relates to air pollution emergency episodes. Submitted on November 27, 1995.
2-7-260 Standards June 29, 1993 April 9, 1996, 61 FR 15717 Relates to air pollution emergency episodes. Submitted on November 27, 1995.
2-7-270 Administrative requirements June 29, 1993 April 9, 1996, 61 FR 15717 Relates to air pollution emergency episodes. Submitted on November 27, 1995.
2-8-280 General June 29, 1993 April 28, 2004, 69 FR 23103 Relates to limits on visible emissions. Submitted on November 27, 1995.
2-8-290 Definitions June 29, 1993 April 28, 2004, 69 FR 23103 Relates to limits on visible emissions. Submitted on November 27, 1995.
2-8-300 Performance Standards May 18, 2005 March 27, 2006, 71 FR 15043 Relates to limits on visible emissions. Submitted on September 12, 2005.
2-8-302 Performance Standards—Hayden PM10 Nonattainment Area January 7, 2009 April 6, 2010, 75 FR 17307 Submitted on June 12, 2009.
2-8-310 Exemptions June 29, 1993 April 28, 2004, 69 FR 23103 Relates to limits on visible emissions. Submitted on November 27, 1995.
2-8-320 Monitoring and records June 29, 1993 April 28, 2004, 69 FR 23103 Relates to limits on visible emissions. Submitted on November 27, 1995.
Chapter 3. Permits and Permit Revisions
3-1-010 Purpose November 3, 1993 April 9, 1996, 61 FR 15717 Submitted on November 27, 1995.
3-1-030 Definitions November 3, 1993 April 9, 1996, 61 FR 15717 Submitted on November 27, 1995.
3-1-040 Applicability and classes of permits October 12, 1995 April 9, 1996, 61 FR 15717 Submitted on November 27, 1995.
3-1-042 Operating authority and obligations for a source subject to permit reopening February 22, 1995 April 9, 1996, 61 FR 15717 Submitted on November 27, 1995.
3-1-050 Permit application requirements October 12, 1995 April 9, 1996, 61 FR 15717 Submitted on November 27, 1995.
3-1-055 Completeness determination November 3, 1993 April 9, 1996, 61 FR 15717 Submitted on November 27, 1995.
3-1-060 Permit application review process February 22, 1995 April 9, 1996, 61 FR 15717 Submitted on November 27, 1995.
3-1-065 Permit review by the EPA and affected states November 3, 1993 April 9, 1996, 61 FR 15717 Submitted on November 27, 1995.
3-1-070 Permit application grant or denial November 3, 1993 April 9, 1996, 61 FR 15717 Submitted on November 27, 1995.
3-1-081 Permit conditions February 22, 1995 April 9, 1996, 61 FR 15717 Submitted on November 27, 1995.
3-1-082 Emission standards and limitations November 3, 1993 April 9, 1996, 61 FR 15717 Submitted on November 27, 1995.
3-1-083 Compliance provisions February 22, 1995 April 9, 1996, 61 FR 15717 Submitted on November 27, 1995.
3-1-084 Voluntarily Accepted Federal Enforceable Emission Limitations: Applicability; Reopening; Effective Date February 22, 1995 December 20, 2000, 65 FR 79742 Submitted on November 27, 1995.
3-1-085 Notice by building permit agencies November 3, 1993 April 9, 1996, 61 FR 15717 Submitted on November 27, 1995.
3-1-087 Permit reopening, reissuance and termination November 3, 1993 April 9, 1996, 61 FR 15717 Submitted on November 27, 1995.
3-1-089 Permit term, renewal and expiration February 22, 1995 April 9, 1996, 61 FR 15717 Submitted on November 27, 1995.
3-1-090 Permit transfer November 3, 1993 April 9, 1996, 61 FR 15717 Submitted on November 27, 1995.
3-1-102 Permit shields November 3, 1993 April 9, 1996, 61 FR 15717 Submitted on November 27, 1995.
3-1-103 Annual emissions inventory questionnaire February 22, 1995 April 9, 1996, 61 FR 15717 Submitted on November 27, 1995.
3-1-105 Permits containing the terms and conditions of federal delayed compliance orders (DCO) or consent decree November 3, 1993 April 9, 1996, 61 FR 15717 Submitted on November 27, 1995.
3-1-107 Public notice and participation February 22, 1995 December 20, 2000, 65 FR 79742 Submitted on November 27, 1995.
3-1-109 Material permit condition February 22, 1995 April 9, 1996, 61 FR 15717 Submitted on November 27, 1995.
3-1-110 Investigative authority November 3, 1993 April 9, 1996, 61 FR 15717 Submitted on November 27, 1995.
3-1-120 Confidentiality of records November 3, 1993 April 9, 1996, 61 FR 15717 Submitted on November 27, 1995.
3-1-132 Permit imposed right of entry June 29, 1993 April 9, 1996, 61 FR 15717 Submitted on November 27, 1995.
3-1-140 Permit revocation November 3, 1993 April 9, 1996, 61 FR 15717 Submitted on November 27, 1995.
3-1-150 Monitoring November 3, 1993 April 9, 1996, 61 FR 15717 Submitted on November 27, 1995.
3-1-160 Test methods and procedures November 3, 1993 April 9, 1996, 61 FR 15717 Submitted on November 27, 1995.
3-1-170 Performance tests November 3, 1993 April 9, 1996, 61 FR 15717 Submitted on November 27, 1995.
3-1-173 Quality assurance November 3, 1993 April 9, 1996, 61 FR 15717 Submitted on November 27, 1995.
3-1-175 Certification of truth, accuracy and completeness November 3, 1993 April 9, 1996, 61 FR 15717 Submitted on November 27, 1995.
3-1-177 Stack height limitation November 3, 1993 April 9, 1996, 61 FR 15717 Submitted on November 27, 1995.
3-2-180 Facility changes allowed without permit revisions November 3, 1993 April 9, 1996, 61 FR 15717 Submitted on November 27, 1995.
3-2-185 Administrative permit amendments November 3, 1993 April 9, 1996, 61 FR 15717 Submitted on November 27, 1995.
3-2-190 Minor permit revisions November 3, 1993 April 9, 1996, 61 FR 15717 Submitted on November 27, 1995.
3-2-195 Significant permit revisions November 3, 1993 April 9, 1996, 61 FR 15717 Submitted on November 27, 1995.
3-3-200 Purpose November 3, 1993 April 9, 1996, 61 FR 15717 Relates to permit requirements for new major sources and major modifications to existing major sources. Submitted on November 27, 1995.
3-3-203 Definitions November 3, 1993 April 9, 1996, 61 FR 15717 Relates to permit requirements for new major sources and major modifications to existing major sources. Submitted on November 27, 1995.
3-3-205 Application requirements November 3, 1993 April 9, 1996, 61 FR 15717 Relates to permit requirements for new major sources and major modifications to existing major sources. Submitted on November 27, 1995.
3-3-210 Application review process February 22, 1995 April 9, 1996, 61 FR 15717 Relates to permit requirements for new major sources and major modifications to existing major sources. Submitted on November 27, 1995.
3-3-250 Permit and permit revision requirements for sources located in attainment and unclassifiable areas February 22, 1995 April 9, 1996, 61 FR 15717 Relates to permit requirements for new major sources and major modifications to existing major sources. Submitted on November 27, 1995.
3-3-260 Air quality impact analysis and monitoring requirements November 3, 1993 April 9, 1996, 61 FR 15717 Relates to permit requirements for new major sources and major modifications to existing major sources. Submitted on November 27, 1995.
3-3-270 Innovative control technology November 3, 1993 April 9, 1996, 61 FR 15717 Relates to permit requirements for new major sources and major modifications to existing major sources. Submitted on November 27, 1995.
3-3-275 Air quality models November 3, 1993 April 9, 1996, 61 FR 15717 Relates to permit requirements for new major sources and major modifications to existing major sources. Submitted on November 27, 1995.
3-3-280 Visibility protection November 3, 1993 April 9, 1996, 61 FR 15717 Relates to permit requirements for new major sources and major modifications to existing major sources. Submitted on November 27, 1995.
3-8-700 General Provisions October 27, 2004 May 16, 2006, 71 FR 28270 Relates to open burning. Submitted on December 30, 2004.
3-8-710 Permit Provisions and Administration October 27, 2004 May 16, 2006, 71 FR 28270 Relates to open burning. Submitted on December 30, 2004.
Chapter 4. Emissions from Existing and New Non-Point Sources
4-2-020 Fugitive Dust—General December 4, 2002 April 6, 2010, 75 FR 17307 Submitted on June 12, 2009.
4-2-030 Fugitive Dust—Definitions December 4, 2002 April 6, 2010, 75 FR 17307 Submitted on June 12, 2009.
4-2-040 Standards June 29, 1993 August 1, 2007, 72 FR 41896 Relates to fugitive dust. Submitted on November 27, 1995.
4-2-050 Monitoring and Records May 14, 1997 August 1, 2007, 72 FR 41896 Relates to fugitive dust. Submitted on October 7, 1998.
4-4-100 General Provisions October 1, 2009 April 6, 2010, 75 FR 17307 Relates to PM-10 Non-attainment Area Rules; Dustproofing and Stabilization for Commercial Unpaved Parking, Drive and Working Yards. Submitted on June 12, 2009.
4-4-110 Definitions October 1, 2009 April 6, 2010, 75 FR 17307 Relates to PM-10 Non-attainment Area Rules; Dustproofing and Stabilization for Commercial Unpaved Parking, Drive and Working Yards. Submitted on June 12, 2009.
4-4-120 Objective Standards October 1, 2009 April 6, 2010, 75 FR 17307 Relates to PM-10 Non-attainment Area Rules; Dustproofing and Stabilization for Commercial Unpaved Parking, Drive and Working Yards. Submitted on June 12, 2009.
4-4-130 Work Practice Standards October 1, 2009 April 6, 2010, 75 FR 17307 Relates to PM-10 Non-attainment Area Rules; Dustproofing and Stabilization for Commercial Unpaved Parking, Drive and Working Yards. Submitted on June 12, 2009.
4-4-140 Recordkeeping and Records Retention October 1, 2009 April 6, 2010, 75 FR 17307 Relates to PM-10 Non-attainment Area Rules; Dustproofing and Stabilization for Commercial Unpaved Parking, Drive and Working Yards. Submitted on June 12, 2009.
4-5-150 Stabilization for Residential Parking and Drives; Applicability October 1, 2009 April 6, 2010, 75 FR 17307 Relates to PM-10 Non-attainment Area Rules; Stabilization for Residential Parking and Drives. Submitted on June 12, 2009.
4-5-160 Residential Parking Control Requirement October 1, 2009 April 6, 2010, 75 FR 17307 Relates to PM-10 Non-attainment Area Rules; Stabilization for Residential Parking and Drives. Submitted on June 12, 2009.
4-5-170 Deferred enforcement date October 1, 2009 April 6, 2010, 75 FR 17307 Relates to PM-10 Non-attainment Area Rules; Stabilization for Residential Parking and Drives. Submitted on June 12, 2009.
4-7-210 Definitions June 3, 2009 April 6, 2010, 75 FR 17307 Relates to Construction Sites in Non-Attainment Areas—Fugitive Dust. Submitted on June 12, 2009.
4-7-214 General Provisions June 3, 2009 April 6, 2010, 75 FR 17307 Relates to Construction Sites in Non-Attainment Areas—Fugitive Dust. Submitted on June 12, 2009.
4-7-218 Applicability; Development Activity June 3, 2009 April 6, 2010, 75 FR 17307 Relates to Construction Sites in Non-Attainment Areas—Fugitive Dust. Submitted on June 12, 2009.
4-7-222 Owner and/or Operator Liability June 3, 2009 April 6, 2010, 75 FR 17307 Relates to Construction Sites in Non-Attainment Areas—Fugitive Dust. Submitted on June 12, 2009.
4-7-226 Objective Standards; Sites June 3, 2009 April 6, 2010, 75 FR 17307 Relates to Construction Sites in Non-Attainment Areas—Fugitive Dust. Submitted on June 12, 2009.
4-7-230 Obligatory Work Practice Standards; Sites June 3, 2009 April 6, 2010, 75 FR 17307 Relates to Construction Sites in Non-Attainment Areas—Fugitive Dust. Submitted on June 12, 2009.
4-7-234 Nonattainment-Area Dust Permit Program; General Provisions June 3, 2009 April 6, 2010, 75 FR 17307 Relates to Construction Sites in Non-Attainment Areas—Fugitive Dust. Submitted on June 12, 2009.
4-7-238 Nonattainment Area Site Permits June 3, 2009 April 6, 2010, 75 FR 17307 Relates to Construction Sites in Non-Attainment Areas—Fugitive Dust. Submitted on June 12, 2009.
4-7-242 Nonattainment Area Block Permits June 3, 2009 April 6, 2010, 75 FR 17307 Relates to Construction Sites in Non-Attainment Areas—Fugitive Dust. Submitted on June 12, 2009.
4-7-246 Recordkeeping and Records Retention June 3, 2009 April 6, 2010, 75 FR 17307 Relates to Construction Sites in Non-Attainment Areas—Fugitive Dust. Submitted on June 12, 2009.
4-9-320 Test Methods for Stabilization for Unpaved Roads and Unpaved Parking Lots June 3, 2009 April 6, 2010, 75 FR 17307 Submitted on June 12, 2009.
4-9-340 Visual Opacity Test Methods June 3, 2009 April 6, 2010, 75 FR 17307 Submitted on June 12, 2009.
Chapter 5. Stationary Source Performance Standards
5-18-740 Storage of Volatile Organic Compounds—Organic Compound Emissions February 22, 1995 December 26, 2000, 65 FR 81371 Submitted on November 27, 1995.
5-19-800 General February 22, 1995 December 26, 2000, 65 FR 81371 Relates to loading of organic liquids. Submitted on November 27, 1995.
5-22-950 Fossil Fuel Fired Steam Generator Standard Applicability February 22, 1995 September 29, 2000, 65 FR 58359 Submitted on November 27, 1995.
5-22-960 Fossil Fuel Fired Steam Generator Sulfur Dioxide Emission Limitation February 22, 1995 September 29, 2000, 65 FR 58359 Submitted on November 27, 1995.
5-24-1032 Federally Enforceable Minimum Standard of Performance—Process Particulate Emissions February 22, 1995 April 17, 2012, 77 FR 22676 Submitted on November 27, 1995.
5-24-1040 Carbon Monoxide Emissions—Industrial Processes February 22, 1995 April 28, 2004, 69 FR 23103 Submitted on November 27, 1995.
5-24-1045 Sulfite Pulp Mills—Sulfur Compound Emissions February 22, 1995 September 29, 2000, 65 FR 58359 Submitted on November 27, 1995.
5-24-1055 Pumps and Compressors—Organic Compound Emissions February 22, 1995 December 26, 2000, 65 FR 81371 Submitted on November 27, 1995.

†Vacated by the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit in Delaney v. EPA, 898 F.2d 687 (9th Cir. 1990). Restored on January 29, 1991, 56 FR 3219.
1Approved as Chapter 22 (Unblended Gasoline Shortages), Article 1 (General Provisions).
[81 FR 85040, Nov. 23, 2016, as amended at 82 FR 2246, Jan. 9, 2017]

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