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EPA-Approved Feather River Air District Regulations in the California SIP

The following documents and tables contain the EPA approved rules and regulations for the Feather River 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 the official tables codified in the Code of Federal Regulations.

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Rules and Regulations (District-Wide Applicability)

Regulation II – Open Burning
District Citation Title/Subject State Effective Date EPA Approval Date Additional Explanation
2.0 Open Burning October 6, 2008 December 16, 2014, 79 FR 74647 Submitted on August 15, 2014. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(448)(i)(A)(1).

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Regulation III – Prohibition – Stationary Emission Sources
District Citation Title/Subject State Effective Date EPA Approval Date Additional Explanation
3.8 Gasoline Dispensing Facilities June 2, 2014 July 8, 2015, 80 FR 38959 Submitted on November 6, 2014. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(457)(i)(A)(3).
3.14 Surface Preparation and Clean-Up August 1, 2011 April 23, 2015, 80 FR 22646 Submitted on February 10, 2014. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(442)(i)(E)(1).
3.15 Architectural Coatings August 4, 2014 December 8, 2015, 80 FR 76222 Submitted on November 6, 2014. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(457)(i)(A)(5).
3.17, except specific provisions of subsections E.8, F.2 and F.4 Wood Heating Devices October 5, 2009 December 16, 2014, 79 FR 74647 Submitted on July 25, 2014. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(447)(i)(A)(1).
3.19 Vehicle and Mobile Equipment Coating Operations August 1, 2011 June 11, 2015, 80 FR 33195 Submitted on February 10, 2014. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(442)(i)(E)(4).
3.20 Wood Products Coating Operations August 1, 2011 April 23, 2015, 80 FR 22646 Submitted on February 10, 2014. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(442)(i)(E)(2).
3.21 Industrial, Institutional, and Commercial Boilers, Steam Generators, and Process Heaters June 5, 2006 April 23, 2015, 80 FR 22646 Submitted on February 10, 2014. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(442)(i)(E)(3).
3.22 Stationary Internal Combustion Engines October 6, 2014 April 23, 2015, 80 FR 22646 Submitted on November 6, 2014. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(457)(i)(A)(2).
3.23 Natural Gas-Fired Water Heaters, Small Boilers, And Process Heaters October 3, 2016 December 26, 2018
83 FR 66136		 Submitted on May 8, 2017. See 40 CFR 52.220 2.220 (c)(509)(i)(B)(1).

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Regulation IV – Stationary Emission Sources Permit System and Registration
District Citation Title/Subject State Effective Date EPA Approval Date Additional Explanation
4.8 Further Information September 14, 1992 May 26, 2004, 69 FR 29880 Submitted on November 12, 1992. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(190)(i)(D)(1).

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Regulation X – New Source Review
District Citation Title/Subject State Effective Date EPA Approval Date Additional Explanation
10.1 New Source Review October 6, 2014 October 5, 2015, 80 FR 60047 Submitted on November 6, 2014. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(457)(i)(A)(4).
10.4 General Conformity November 7, 1994 April 23, 1999, 64 FR 19916 Submitted on December 22, 1994. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(210)(i)(F)(1).
10.9 Rice Straw Emission Reduction Credits and Banking October 6, 2014 April 23, 2015, 80 FR 22646 Submitted on November 6, 2014. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(457)(i)(A)(1).
10.10, except for the incorporation by reference of 40 CFR 52.21(b)(49)(v) into sections B and F.1 Prevention of Significant Deterioration August 1, 2011 November 12, 2015, 80 FR 69880 Submitted on April 22, 2013. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(429)(i)(D)(1). EPA also approved as part of the SIP a letter dated December 18, 2014 from Christopher D. Brown, Feather River Air Quality Management District, to Gerardo Rios, EPA Region IX clarifying District Rule 10.11 and 40 CFR 51.166. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(429)(ii)(A)(1).

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Rules and Regulations (Sutter County Portion of District)

Regulation I – General Provisions
District Citation Title/Subject State Effective Date EPA Approval Date Additional Explanation
1.0 Title December 16, 1980 April 12, 1982, 47 FR 15585 Submitted on January 28, 1981. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(98)(i)(B).
1.1 Definitions December 16, 1980 April 12, 1982, 47 FR 15585 Submitted on January 28, 1981. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(98)(i)(B).
1.2 Validity December 16, 1980 April 12, 1982, 47 FR 15585 Submitted on January 28, 1981. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(98)(i)(B).
1.3 Effective Date December 16, 1980 April 12, 1982, 47 FR 15585 Submitted on January 28, 1981. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(98)(i)(B).
1.3 Public Records February 19, 1974 February 10, 1977, 42 FR 8376 Submitted on July 19, 1974. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(24)(i)(A).

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Regulation III – Prohibitions – Stationary Emission Sources
District Citation Title/Subject State Effective Date EPA Approval Date Additional Explanation
3.0 Visible Emissions December 16, 1980 April 12, 1982, 47 FR 15585 Submitted on January 28, 1981. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(98)(i)(B).
3.1 Exceptions to Rule 3.0 December 16, 1980 April 12, 1982, 47 FR 15585 Submitted on January 28, 1981. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(98)(i)(B).
3.2 Particulate Matter Concentration December 16, 1980 April 12, 1982, 47 FR 15585 Submitted on January 28, 1981. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(98)(i)(B).
3.3 Dust and Fumes December 16, 1980 April 12, 1982, 47 FR 15585 Submitted on January 28, 1981. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(98)(i)(B).
3.4 Separation of Emissions December 16, 1980 April 12, 1982, 47 FR 15585 Submitted on January 28, 1981. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(98)(i)(B).
3.5 Combination of Emissions December 16, 1980 April 12, 1982, 47 FR 15585 Submitted on January 28, 1981. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(98)(i)(B).
3.6 Sand Blasting December 16, 1980 April 12, 1982, 47 FR 15585 Submitted on January 28, 1981. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(98)(i)(B).
3.7 Reduction of Animal Matter December 16, 1980 April 12, 1982, 47 FR 15585 Submitted on January 28, 1981. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(98)(i)(B).
3.9 Incinerator Burning December 16, 1980 April 12, 1982, 47 FR 15585 Submitted on January 28, 1981. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(98)(i)(B).
3.10 Sulfur Oxides December 16, 1980 April 12, 1982, 47 FR 15585 Submitted on January 28, 1981. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(98)(i)(B).
3.12 Organic Solvents December 16, 1980 April 12, 1982, 47 FR 15585 Submitted on January 28, 1981. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(98)(i)(B).
3.13 Circumvention December 16, 1980 April 12, 1982, 47 FR 15585 Submitted on January 28, 1981. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(98)(i)(B).

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Regulation IV – Stationary Emission Sources Permit Systems and Registration
District Citation Title/Subject State Effective Date EPA Approval Date Additional Explanation
4.0 General Requirements December 16, 1980 April 12, 1982, 47 FR 15585 Submitted on January 28, 1981. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(98)(i)(B).
4.1 Permits Required December 16, 1980 April 12, 1982, 47 FR 15585 Submitted on January 28, 1981. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(98)(i)(B).
4.1 Prohibitions Under State Law May 4, 1970 May 31, 1972, 37 FR 10842 Submitted on February 21, 1972. See 40 CFR 52.220(b).
4.2 Existing Emission Sources December 16, 1980 April 12, 1982, 47 FR 15585 Submitted on January 28, 1981. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(98)(i)(B).
4.3 Exemptions from Permit December 16, 1980 April 12, 1982, 47 FR 15585 Submitted on January 28, 1981. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(98)(i)(B).
4.4 Standards for Granting Applications December 16, 1980 April 12, 1982, 47 FR 15585 Submitted on January 28, 1981. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(98)(i)(B).
4.5 Conditional Approval December 16, 1980 April 12, 1982, 47 FR 15585 Submitted on January 28, 1981. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(98)(i)(B).
4.12 Implementation Plans December 16, 1980 April 12, 1982, 47 FR 15585 Submitted on January 28, 1981. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(98)(i)(B).
4.13 Alteration of Permit December 16, 1980 April 12, 1982, 47 FR 15585 Submitted on January 28, 1981. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(98)(i)(B).
4.14 Posting of Permit December 16, 1980 April 12, 1982, 47 FR 15585 Submitted on January 28, 1981. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(98)(i)(B).
4.15 Transfer of Permit December 16, 1980 April 12, 1982, 47 FR 15585 Submitted on January 28, 1981. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(98)(i)(B).

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Regulation IX – Enforcement Procedures
District Citation Title/Subject State Effective Date EPA Approval Date Additional Explanation
9.5 Air Pollution Equipment – Scheduled Maintenance December 16, 1980 April 12, 1982, 47 FR 15585 Submitted on January 28, 1981. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(98)(i)(B).
9.6 Equipment Breakdown December 16, 1980 April 12, 1982, 47 FR 15585 Submitted on January 28, 1981. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(98)(i)(B).

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Rules and Regulations (Yuba County Portion of District)

Regulation I – General Provisions
District Citation Title/Subject State Effective Date EPA Approval Date Additional Explanation
1 Title January 30, 1979 January 26, 1982, 47 FR 3550 Submitted on October 15, 1979. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(52)(xvi)(A).
1.1 Definitions March 5, 1985 April 17, 1987, 52 FR 12522 Submitted on October 16, 1985. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(164)(i)(D)(1).
1.2 Validity October 13, 1971 September 22, 1972, 37 FR 19812 Submitted on June 30, 1972. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(6).
1.3 Effective Date July 24, 1980 April 12, 1982, 47 FR 15585 Submitted on March 30, 1981. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(89)(iii)(B).

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Regulation II - Prohibitions
District Citation Title/Subject State Effective Date EPA Approval Date Additional Explanation
2.2 Emission Control for Used Motor Vehicles May 2, 1972 May 11, 1977, 42 FR 23803; corrected on August 22, 1977, 42 FR 42219 Submitted on July 25, 1973. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(21)(viii)(A).

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Regulation III – Prohibition – Stationary Emission Sources
District Citation Title/Subject State Effective Date EPA Approval Date Additional Explanation
3.0 Visible Emissions July 24, 1980 April 12, 1982, 47 FR 15585 Submitted on March 30, 1981. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(89)(iii)(B).
3.1 Exceptions to Rule 3.0 July 24, 1980 April 12, 1982, 47 FR 15585 Submitted on March 30, 1981. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(89)(iii)(B).
3.2 Particulate Matter Concentration July 24, 1980 April 12, 1982, 47 FR 15585 Submitted on March 30, 1981. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(89)(iii)(B).
3.3 Dust and Fumes July 24, 1980 April 12, 1982, 47 FR 15585 Submitted on March 30, 1981. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(89)(iii)(B).
3.4 Separation of Emissions July 24, 1980 April 12, 1982, 47 FR 15585 Submitted on March 30, 1981. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(89)(iii)(B).
3.5 Combination of Emissions July 24, 1980 April 12, 1982, 47 FR 15585 Submitted on March 30, 1981. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(89)(iii)(B).
3.6 Sand Blasting July 24, 1980 April 12, 1982, 47 FR 15585 Submitted on March 30, 1981. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(89)(iii)(B).
3.7 Reduction of Animal Matter July 24, 1980 April 12, 1982, 47 FR 15585 Submitted on March 30, 1981. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(89)(iii)(B).
3.9 Storage of Petroleum Products June 14, 1983 October 3, 1984, 49 FR 39057 Submitted on August 2, 1983. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(150)(ii)(A).
3.10 Sulfur Oxides July 24, 1980 April 12, 1982, 47 FR 15585 Submitted on March 30, 1981. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(89)(iii)(B).
3.12 Organic Solvents July 24, 1980 May 3, 1982, 47 FR 18852 Submitted on March 30, 1981. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(89)(iii)(A).
3.13 Circumvention July 24, 1980 April 12, 1982, 47 FR 15585 Submitted on March 30, 1981. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(89)(iii)(B).

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Regulation IV – Stationary Emission Sources Permit System and Registration
District Citation Title/Subject State Effective Date EPA Approval Date Additional Explanation
4.0 General Requirements July 24, 1980 April 12, 1982, 47 FR 15585 Submitted on March 30, 1981. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(89)(iii)(B).
4.1 Permits Required July 24, 1980 April 12, 1982, 47 FR 15585 Submitted on March 30, 1981. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(89)(iii)(B).
4.2 Existing Emission Sources July 24, 1980 April 12, 1982, 47 FR 15585 Submitted on March 30, 1981. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(89)(iii)(B).
4.3 Exemptions from Permit and Registration July 24, 1980 April 12, 1982, 47 FR 15585 Submitted on March 30, 1981. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(89)(iii)(B).
4.4 Standards for Granting Applications July 24, 1980 April 12, 1982, 47 FR 15585 Submitted on March 30, 1981. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(89)(iii)(B).
4.5 Conditional Approval July 24, 1980 April 12, 1982, 47 FR 15585 Submitted on March 30, 1981. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(89)(iii)(B).
4.12 Implementation Plans July 24, 1980 April 12, 1982, 47 FR 15585 Submitted on March 30, 1981. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(89)(iii)(B).

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Regulation IX – Enforcement Procedures
District Citation Title/Subject State Effective Date EPA Approval Date Additional Explanation
9.5 Air Pollution Equipment – Scheduled Maintenance July 24, 1980 April 12, 1982, 47 FR 15585 Submitted on March 30, 1981. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(89)(iii)(B).
9.6 Equipment Breakdown June 24, 1980 November 10, 1982, 47 FR 50864 Submitted on May 20, 1982. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(125)(vii)(A).

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