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EPA-Approved El Dorado County Air District Regulations in the California SIP

The following document and tables contain the EPA approved rules and regulations for the El Dorado 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 the official tables codified in the Code of Federal Regulations.

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Rules and Regulations (District-Wide Applicability)

Regulation I – General Provisions and Definitions
District Citation Title/Subject State Effective Date EPA Approval Date Additional Explanation
101 General Provisions and Definitions February 15, 2000 October 10, 2001, 66 FR 51578 Submitted on July 26, 2000. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(280)(i)(B)(2).

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Regulation II – Prohibitions
District Citation Title/Subject State Effective Date EPA Approval Date Additional Explanation
204 Wet Plumes February 26, 1975 June 14, 1978, 43 FR 25674 Submitted on April 10, 1975. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(27)(viii)(A).
215 Architectural Coatings September 27, 1994 July 18, 1996, 61 FR 37390 Submitted on November 30, 1994. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(207)(i)(B)(3).
224 Cutback and Emulsified Asphalt Paving Materials September 27, 1994 August 21, 1995, 60 FR 43383 Submitted on November 30, 1994. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(207)(i)(B)(1).
225 Organic Solvent Cleaning and Degreasing Operations September 27, 1994 April 30, 1996, 61 FR 18962 Submitted on November 30, 1994. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(207)(i)(B)(4).
227 Existing Sources May 9, 1983 May 3, 1984, 49 FR 18830 Submitted on October 27, 1983. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(148)(ii)(A).
228 Compliance Tests May 9, 1983 May 3, 1984, 49 FR 18830 Submitted on October 27, 1983. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(148)(ii)(A).
229 Industrial, Institutional, and Commercial Boilers, Steam Generators, and Process Heaters January 23, 2001 October 10, 2001, 66 FR 51578 Submitted on May 23, 2001. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(281)(i)(A)(2).
230 Automotive Refinishing Operations September 27, 1994 April 30, 1996, 61 FR 18962 Submitted on November 30, 1994. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(207)(i)(B)(4).
231 Graphic Arts Operations September 27, 1994 July 11, 1997, 62 FR 37136 Submitted on November 30, 1994. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(207)(i)(B)(2).
232 Biomass Boilers September 25, 2001 October 14, 2003, 68 FR 59121 Submitted on November 9, 2001. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(296)(i)(A)(2).
233 Stationary Internal Combustion Engines June 11, 2002 September 13, 2002, 67 FR 57960 Submitted on July 2, 2002. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(299)(i)(A)(1).
234 VOC RACT Rule – Sierra Pacific Industries April 25, 1995 September 12, 1995, 60 FR 47273 Submitted on June 16, 1995. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(222)(i)(B)(1).
235 Surface Preparation and Cleanup June 27, 1995 April 30, 1996, 61 FR 18962 Submitted on October 13, 1995. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(225)(i)(C)(2).
236 Adhesives July 25, 1995 July 18, 1996, 61 FR 37390 Submitted on October 13, 1995. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(225)(i)(C)(1).
237 Wood Products Coatings June 27, 1995 July 18, 1996, 61 FR 37390 Submitted on October 13, 1995. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(225)(i)(C)(1).
238 Gasoline Transfer and Dispensing March 27, 2001 August 27, 2001, 66 FR 44974 Submitted on May 23, 2001. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(281)(i)(A)(1).
239 Natural Gas-Fired Residential Water Heaters March 24, 1998 March 30, 1999, 64 FR 15129 Submitted on June 23, 1998. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(256)(i)(E)(1).
240 Polyester Resin Operations February 15, 2000 July 17, 2001, 66 FR 37154 Submitted on July 26, 2000. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(280)(i)(B)(1).
244 Organic Liquid Loading and Transport Vessels September 25, 2001 July 8, 2002, 67 FR 45066 Submitted on November 9, 2001. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(296)(i)(A)(1).
245 Valves and Flanges March 27, 2001 August 27, 2001, 66 FR 44974 Submitted on May 23, 2001. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(281)(i)(A)(1).

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Regulation IV – Permit Systems Requirements
District Citation Title/Subject State Effective Date EPA Approval Date Additional Explanation
401 Responsibility February 26, 1975 June 14, 1978, 43 FR 25674 Submitted on April 10, 1975. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(27)(viii)(A).

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Regulation V – Permit to Operate Regulations
District Citation Title/Subject State Effective Date EPA Approval Date Additional Explanation
501 General Permit Requirements April 26, 1994 February 2, 2000, 65 FR 4887 Submitted on May 24, 1994. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(197)(i)(E)(1).
502 General Conformity Rule November 8, 1994 April 23, 1999, 64 FR 19916 Submitted on November 30, 1994. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(207)(i)(B)(5).
520 Enhanced Monitoring and Compliance Certification June 27, 1995 February 2, 2000, 65 FR 4887 Submitted on October 13, 1995. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(225)(i)(C)(3).
523 New Source Review April 26, 1994 February 2, 2000, 65 FR 4887 Submitted on May 24, 1994. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(197)(i)(E)(1).
524 Emission Reduction Credits April 26, 1994 February 2, 2000, 65 FR 4887 Submitted on May 24, 1994. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(197)(i)(E)(1).
525 Priority Reserve April 26, 1994 February 2, 2000, 65 FR 4887 Submitted on May 24, 1994. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(197)(i)(E)(1).

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Regulation IX – Emission Statements from Facility Owners/Operations Pursuant to the Clean Air Act Amendments of 1990
District Citation Title/Subject State Effective Date EPA Approval Date Additional Explanation
1000 Emission Statement September 21, 1992 May 26, 2004, 69 FR 29880 Submitted on November 12, 1992. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(190)(i)(C)(1).
1000.1 Emission Statement Waiver September 21, 1992 May 26, 2004, 69 FR 29880 Submitted on November 12, 1992. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(190)(i)(C)(1).

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Ozone Emergency Episode Plan
District Citation Title/Subject State Effective Date EPA Approval Date Additional Explanation
No Citation Ozone Emergency Episode Plan January 12, 2016 July 21, 2016, 81 FR 47300 Submitted on April 6, 2016. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(473)(i)(A)(1).

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Rules and Regulations (Lake Tahoe Air Basin Portion of District)

Regulation I – General Provisions and Definitions
District Citation Title/Subject State Effective Date EPA Approval Date Additional Explanation
101 Title February 7, 1979 May 18, 1981, 46 FR 27115 Submitted on May 23, 1979. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(51)(xiv)(A).
102 (all definitions but LAER, stationary source, and modification) Definitions February 7, 1979 May 18, 1981, 46 FR 27115 Submitted on May 23, 1979. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(51)(xiv)(A).
102 (definitions for LAER, stationary source, and modifications only) Definitions February 7, 1979 June 23, 1982, 47 FR 27065 Submitted on May 23, 1979. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(51)(xiv)(C).
103 Validity February 7, 1979 May 18, 1981, 46 FR 27115 Submitted on May 23, 1979. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(51)(xiv)(A).

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Regulation II – Prohibitions
District Citation Title/Subject State Effective Date EPA Approval Date Additional Explanation
201 Coverage February 7, 1979 May 18, 1981, 46 FR 27115 Submitted on May 23, 1979. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(51)(xiv)(A).
202 Visible Emissions February 7, 1979 May 18, 1981, 46 FR 27115 Submitted on May 23, 1979. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(51)(xiv)(A).
203 Exceptions February 7, 1979 May 18, 1981, 46 FR 27115 Submitted on May 23, 1979. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(51)(xiv)(A).
206A Incinerator Burning February 7, 1979 May 18, 1981, 46 FR 27115 Submitted on May 23, 1979. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(51)(xiv)(A).
206B Pathological Incineration February 7, 1979 May 18, 1981, 46 FR 27115 Submitted on May 23, 1979. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(51)(xiv)(A).
207 Particulate Matter February 7, 1979 May 18, 1981, 46 FR 27115 Submitted on May 23, 1979. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(51)(xiv)(A).
208 Fugitive Dust February 7, 1979 May 18, 1981, 46 FR 27115 Submitted on May 23, 1979. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(51)(xiv)(A).
209 Sulfur Content of Fuels February 7, 1979 May 18, 1981, 46 FR 27115 Submitted on May 23, 1979. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(51)(xiv)(A).
209 Fossil Fuel-Steam Generator Facility February 26, 1975 June 14, 1978, 43 FR 25674 Submitted on April 10, 1975. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(27)(viii)(A). Originally adopted for district-wide applicability but rule was superseded by approval of Rule 209 for the Mountain Counties Air Basin portion of the district.
210 Specific Contaminants February 7, 1979 May 18, 1981, 46 FR 27115 Submitted on May 23, 1979. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(51)(xiv)(A).
211 Process Weight February 7, 1979 May 18, 1981, 46 FR 27115 Submitted on May 23, 1979. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(51)(xiv)(A).
212 Abrasive Blasting February 7, 1979 May 18, 1981, 46 FR 27115 Submitted on May 23, 1979. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(51)(xiv)(A).
217 Compliance Tests February 7, 1979 May 18, 1981, 46 FR 27115 Submitted on May 23, 1979. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(51)(xiv)(A).

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Regulation III – Open Burning
District Citation Title/Subject State Effective Date EPA Approval Date Additional Explanation
301 Prohibition on Open Burning February 7, 1979 May 18, 1981, 46 FR 27115 Submitted on May 23, 1979. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(51)(xiv)(A).
302, excluding paragraph (C) Exceptions to Rule 301 February 7, 1979 May 18, 1981, 46 FR 27115 Submitted on May 23, 1979. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(51)(xiv)(A).
303 Burning Permits February 7, 1979 May 18, 1981, 46 FR 27115 Submitted on May 23, 1979. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(51)(xiv)(A).
304 Permit Validity February 7, 1979 May 18, 1981, 46 FR 27115 Submitted on May 23, 1979. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(51)(xiv)(A).
305 No-Burn Days February 7, 1979 May 18, 1981, 46 FR 27115 Submitted on May 23, 1979. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(51)(xiv)(A).
306 Exceptions to Rule 305 February 7, 1979 May 27, 1982, 47 FR 23159 Submitted on May 23, 1979. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(51)(xiv)(B).
307 Agricultural Burning Reports February 7, 1979 May 18, 1981, 46 FR 27115 Submitted on May 23, 1979. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(51)(xiv)(A).
308 Amount Burned Daily February 7, 1979 May 18, 1981, 46 FR 27115 Submitted on May 23, 1979. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(51)(xiv)(A).
309 Approved Ignition Devices February 7, 1979 May 18, 1981, 46 FR 27115 Submitted on May 23, 1979. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(51)(xiv)(A).
310 Restricted Burning Days February 7, 1979 May 18, 1981, 46 FR 27115 Submitted on May 23, 1979. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(51)(xiv)(A).
312 Wind Direction February 26, 1975 June 14, 1978, 43 FR 25674 Submitted on April 10, 1975. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(27)(viii)(A). Originally adopted for district-wide applicability but rule was superseded by approval of Rule 316 for the Mountain Counties Air Basin portion of the district.
312 Minimum Drying Times February 7, 1979 May 18, 1981, 46 FR 27115 Submitted on May 23, 1979. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(51)(xiv)(A).
313 Exceptions to Rule 312 February 7, 1979 May 18, 1981, 46 FR 27115 Submitted on May 23, 1979. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(51)(xiv)(A).
314 Preparation of Material to be Burned February 7, 1979 May 18, 1981, 46 FR 27115 Submitted on May 23, 1979. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(51)(xiv)(A).
315 Burning of Agricultural Waste February 7, 1979 May 18, 1981, 46 FR 27115 Submitted on May 23, 1979. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(51)(xiv)(A).
316 Range Improvement Burning February 7, 1979 May 18, 1981, 46 FR 27115 Submitted on May 23, 1979. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(51)(xiv)(A).
317 Forest Management Burning February 7, 1979 May 18, 1981, 46 FR 27115 Submitted on May 23, 1979. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(51)(xiv)(A).
319 Right-of-Way Clearing and Levee, Ditch and Reservoir Maintenance Burning February 7, 1979 May 18, 1981, 46 FR 27115 Submitted on May 23, 1979. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(51)(xiv)(A).
320 Hazard Reduction Burning February 7, 1979 May 18, 1981, 46 FR 27115 Submitted on May 23, 1979. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(51)(xiv)(A).

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Regulation IV – Permit Systems Conditions
District Citation Title/Subject State Effective Date EPA Approval Date Additional Explanation
404 Upset Conditions, Breakdown or Scheduled Maintenance February 7, 1979 May 18, 1981, 46 FR 27115 Submitted on May 23, 1979. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(51)(xiv)(A).
405 Separation of Emissions February 26, 1975 June 14, 1978, 43 FR 25674 Submitted on April 10, 1975. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(27)(viii)(A). Originally adopted for district-wide applicability but rule was superseded by approval of Rule 510 for the Mountain Counties Air Basin portion of the district.
406 Combination of Emissions February 26, 1975 June 14, 1978, 43 FR 25674 Submitted on April 10, 1975. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(27)(viii)(A). Originally adopted for district-wide applicability but rule was superseded by approval of Rule 511 for the Mountain Counties Air Basin portion of the district.
407 Circumvention February 26, 1975 June 14, 1978, 43 FR 25674 Submitted on April 10, 1975. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(27)(viii)(A). Originally adopted for district-wide applicability but rule was superseded by approval of Rule 512 for the Mountain Counties Air Basin portion of the district.
409 Public Records December 31, 1976 November 6, 1978, 43 FR 51632 Submitted on November 4, 1977. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(42)(x)(A). Originally adopted for district-wide applicability but rule was superseded by approval of Rule 514 for the Mountain Counties Air Basin portion of the district.

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Rules and Regulations (Mountain Counties Air Basin Portion of District)

Regulation I – General Provisions and Definitions
District Citation Title/Subject State Effective Date EPA Approval Date Additional Explanation
102 Definitions December 31, 1976 November 6, 1978, 43 FR 51632 Submitted on November 4, 1977. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(42)(x)(A). Superseded in the Lake Tahoe Air Basin portion of the district by approval of Rule 102 at 46 FR 27115 (May 18, 1981) and 47 FR 27065 (June 23, 1982).

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Regulation II – Prohibitions
District Citation Title/Subject State Effective Date EPA Approval Date Additional Explanation
202 Visible Emissions February 26, 1975 June 14, 1978, 43 FR 25674 Submitted on April 10, 1975. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(27)(viii)(A). Originally adopted for district-wide applicability but rule was superseded by approval of Rule 202 for the Lake Tahoe Air Basin portion of the district.
203 Exceptions September 13, 1982 November 18, 1983, 48 FR 52450 Submitted on April 11, 1983. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(138)(ii)(A).
206 Incinerator Burning September 13, 1982 November 18, 1983, 48 FR 52450 Submitted on April 11, 1983. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(138)(ii)(A).
207 Particulate Matter September 13, 1982 November 18, 1983, 48 FR 52450 Submitted on April 11, 1983. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(138)(ii)(A).
209 Fossil Fuel-Steam Generating Facility September 13, 1982 November 18, 1983, 48 FR 52450 Submitted on April 11, 1983. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(138)(ii)(A).
210 Specific Contaminants September 13, 1982 November 18, 1983, 48 FR 52450 Submitted on April 11, 1983. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(138)(ii)(A).
211 Process Weight Per Hour September 13, 1982 November 18, 1983, 48 FR 52450 Submitted on April 11, 1983. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(138)(ii)(A).
212 Process Weight Table September 13, 1982 November 18, 1983, 48 FR 52450 Submitted on April 11, 1983. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(138)(ii)(A).
216 Organic Compounds March 12, 1984 January 24, 1985, 50 FR 3338 Submitted on July 10, 1984. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(155)(ii)(A).
217 Acid Mist March 12, 1984 January 29, 1985, 50 FR 3906 Submitted on July 10, 1984. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(155)(ii)(B).
218 Perchloroethylene Dry Cleaning Operations September 13, 1982 November 18, 1983, 48 FR 52450 Submitted on April 11, 1983. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(138)(ii)(A).
219 Emission Control Requirements September 13, 1982 November 18, 1983, 48 FR 52450 Submitted on April 11, 1983. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(138)(ii)(A).
220 Exemptions to Rule 218 and Rule 219 September 13, 1982 November 18, 1983, 48 FR 52450 Submitted on April 11, 1983. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(138)(ii)(A).
221 Reduction of Animal Matter September 13, 1982 November 18, 1983, 48 FR 52450 Submitted on April 11, 1983. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(138)(ii)(A).
222 Abrasive Blasting September 13, 1982 November 18, 1983, 48 FR 52450 Submitted on April 11, 1983. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(138)(ii)(A).
223 Fugitive Dust September 13, 1982 November 18, 1983, 48 FR 52450 Submitted on April 11, 1983. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(138)(ii)(A).

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Regulation III – Open Burning
District Citation Title/Subject State Effective Date EPA Approval Date Additional Explanation
301 Prohibition from Burning April 13, 1981 May 27, 1982, 47 FR 23159 Submitted on October 23, 1981. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(103)(xiii)(A).
302 Exceptions to Rule 301 April 13, 1981 May 27, 1982, 47 FR 23159 Submitted on October 23, 1981. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(103)(xiii)(A).
303 Agricultural Burning April 13, 1981 May 27, 1982, 47 FR 23159 Submitted on October 23, 1981. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(103)(xiii)(A).
304 Range Improvement Burning April 13, 1981 May 27, 1982, 47 FR 23159 Submitted on October 23, 1981. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(103)(xiii)(A).
305 Forest Management Burning April 13, 1981 May 27, 1982, 47 FR 23159 Submitted on October 23, 1981. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(103)(xiii)(A).
306 Land Development Burning April 13, 1981 May 27, 1982, 47 FR 23159 Submitted on October 23, 1981. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(103)(xiii)(A).
307 Ditch and Road Maintenance April 13, 1981 May 27, 1982, 47 FR 23159 Submitted on October 23, 1981. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(103)(xiii)(A).
308 Hazard Reduction April 13, 1981 May 27, 1982, 47 FR 23159 Submitted on October 23, 1981. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(103)(xiii)(A).
309 Fire Suppression and Training April 13, 1981 May 27, 1982, 47 FR 23159 Submitted on October 23, 1981. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(103)(xiii)(A).
310 Residential Maintenance April 13, 1981 May 27, 1982, 47 FR 23159 Submitted on October 23, 1981. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(103)(xiii)(A).
311 Recreational Activity April 13, 1981 May 27, 1982, 47 FR 23159 Submitted on October 23, 1981. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(103)(xiii)(A).
312 Required Permit April 13, 1981 May 27, 1982, 47 FR 23159 Submitted on October 23, 1981. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(103)(xiii)(A).
313 No Burn Day April 13, 1981 May 27, 1982, 47 FR 23159 Submitted on October 23, 1981. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(103)(xiii)(A).
314 Burning Permits April 13, 1981 May 27, 1982, 47 FR 23159 Submitted on October 23, 1981. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(103)(xiii)(A).
315 Minimum Drying Times April 13, 1981 May 27, 1982, 47 FR 23159 Submitted on October 23, 1981. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(103)(xiii)(A).
316 Burning Management April 13, 1981 May 27, 1982, 47 FR 23159 Submitted on October 23, 1981. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(103)(xiii)(A).
317 Mechanized Burners April 13, 1981 May 27, 1982, 47 FR 23159 Submitted on October 23, 1981. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(103)(xiii)(A).

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Regulation V – Permit to Operate Regulations
District Citation Title/Subject State Effective Date EPA Approval Date Additional Explanation
514 Public Records and Trade Secrets December 10, 1979 May 27, 1982, 47 FR 23159 Submitted on April 17, 1980. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(119)(i)(A).
516 Upset and Breakdown Conditions December 10, 1979 May 27, 1982, 47 FR 23159 Submitted on April 17, 1980. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(119)(i)(A).

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