EPA-Approved Mojave Desert AQMD Regulations in the California SIP

The following documents and tables contain the EPA approved rules and regulations for the Mojave Desert 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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Tables of Rules and Regulations

Compiled Rules and Regulations

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Mojave Desert Air Quality Management District (AQMD) Compiled Rules and Regulations (PDF)(421 pp, 2 MB, 12/26/2017)
EPA Compiled rules and regulations of the Mojave Desert Air Quality Management District (AQMD) portion of the California State Implementation Plan (SIP).
Riverside County Portion of Mojave Desert Air Quality Management District (AQMD) Compiled Rules and Regulations (PDF)(63 pp, 3 MB, 12/29/2017)
EPA compiled rules and regulations of the Riverside County Portion of Mojave Desert Air Quality Management District (AQMD) portion of the California State Implementation Plan (SIP).
San Bernardino County Portion of Mojave Desert Air Quality Management District (AQMD) Compiled Rules and Regulations (PDF)(39 pp, 1 MB, 12/29/2017)
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Tables of Rules and Regulations

Agency Wide Provisions

Agency Wide Regulation I - General Provisions
Rule Number and Title	Adoption Date	Submittal	EPA Action Date	FR Citation
101 Title	12/19/1988	3/26/1990	11/27/1990	55 FR 49281
102 Definition of Terms (except fugitive liquid leak and fugitive vapor leak)	12/19/1988	3/26/1990	11/27/1990	55 FR 49281
103 Description of the District Boundaries	12/19/1988	3/26/1990	11/27/1990	55 FR 49281
104 Reporting of Source Data Analyses	12/19/1988	3/26/1990	11/27/1990	55 FR 49281
105 Authority to Arrest	12/19/1988	3/26/1990	11/27/1990	55 FR 49281
106 Increments of Progress	12/19/1988	3/26/1990	11/27/1990	55 FR 49281
107 Certification and Emission Statements	9/14/1992	11/12/1992	5/26/2004	69 FR 29880

Rule Number and Title	Adoption Date	Submittal	EPA Action Date	FR Citation
221 Federal Operating Permit Requirement	12/21/1994	3/31/1995	2/5/1996	61 FR 4217
222 Limitations on Potential to Emit	7/31/1995	10/31/1995	8/31/2004	69 FR 53005

Rule Number and Title	Adoption Date	Submittal	EPA Action Date	FR Citation
403.1 Fugitive Dust Control	11/25/1996	3/3/1997	8/13/2009	74 FR 40750
442 Usage of Solvents	2/27/2006	10/5/2006	9/17/2007	72 FR 52791
444 Open Outdoor Fires	9/25/2006	5/8/2007	10/31/2007	72 FR 61525
461 Gasoline Transfer and Dispensing	5/25/1994	7/13/1994	5/3/1995	60 FR 21702
462 Organic Liquid Loading	5/25/1994	7/13/1994	5/3/1995	60 FR 21702
463 Storage of Organic Liquids	11/2/1992	1/11/1993	5/3/1995	60 FR 21702
464 Oil-Water Separators	6/23/2014	11/6/2014	6/5/2014	80 FR 32026
471 Asphalt or Coat Tar Equipment	12/21/1994	12/22/1994	2/29/1996	61 FR 7706
474 Fuel Burning Equipment	8/25/1997	3/10/1998	1/11/1999	64 FR 1517
475 Electric Power Generating Equipment	8/25/1997	3/10/1998	1/11/1999	64 FR 1517
476 Steam Generating Equipment	8/25/1997	3/10/1998	1/11/1999	64 FR 1517

Rule Number and Title	Adoption Date	Submittal	EPA Action Date	FR Citation
1102 Fugitive Emissions of VOCs from Components at Pipeline Transfer Stations	10/26/1994	11/30/1994	9/27/1995	60 FR 49772
1103 Cutback & Emulsified Asphalt	12/21/1994	12/22/1994	2/5/1996	61 FR 4215
1104 Organic Solvent Degreasing Operations	9/28/1994	11/30/1994	4/30/1996	61 FR 18962
1106 Marine Coating Operations	10/23/2006	5/8/2007	7/16/2008	73 FR 40754
1113 Architectural Coatings	4/23/2012	2/6/2013	1/3/2014	79 FR 365
1114 Wood Products Coating Operations	11/25/1996	3/3/1997	8/18/1998	63 FR 44132
1115 Metal Parts and Products Coating Operations	4/22/1996	7/23/1996	12/23/1997	62 FR 67002
1116 Auto Refinishing	8/23/2010	4/5/2011	8/9/2012	77 FR 47536
1117 Graphic Arts and paper, Film, Foil and Fabric Coatings	9/28/2009	7/20/2010	3/1/2012	77 FR 12495
1118 Aerospace Assembly, Rework and Component Manufacturing Operations	10/26/2015	4/21/2016	6/21/2017	82 FR 28240
1157 Boilers & Process Heaters	5/19/1997	8/1/1997	4/20/1999	64 FR 19277
1158 Electric Power Generating Facilities	8/25/1997	3/10/1998	7/20/1999	64 FR 38832
1159 Stationary Gas Turbines	9/28/2009	5/17/2010	10/25/2012	77 FR 65133
1160 Internal Combustion Engines	10/26/1994	11/30/1994	11/1/1996	61 FR 56470
1161 Portland Cement Kilns	3/25/2002	6/18/2002	2/27/2003	68 FR 9015
1162 Polyester Resin Operations	8/27/2007	3/7/2008	11/24/2008	73 FR 70883
1165 Glass Melting Furnaces	8/25/2008	12/23/2008	7/2/2012	77 FR 39181

Rule Number and Title	Adoption Date	Submittal	EPA Action Date	FR Citation
1300 General	3/25/1996	7/23/1996	11/13/1996	61 FR 58133
1301 Definitions	3/25/1996	7/23/1996	11/13/1996	61 FR 58133
1302 Procedure	3/25/1996	7/23/1996	11/13/1996	61 FR 58133
1303 Requirements	3/25/1996	7/23/1996	11/13/1996	61 FR 58133
1304 Emissions Calculations	3/25/1996	7/23/1996	11/13/1996	61 FR 58133
1305 Emission Offsets	3/25/1996	7/23/1996	11/13/1996	61 FR 58133
1306 Electric Energy Generating Facilities	3/25/1996	7/23/1996	11/13/1996	61 FR 58133

Rule Number and Title	Adoption Date	Submittal	EPA Action Date	FR Citation
1400 General	6/28/1995	8/10/1995	1/22/1997	62 FR 3215
1401 Definitions	6/28/1995	8/10/1995	1/22/1997	62 FR 3215
1402 Emission Reduction Credit Registry	6/28/1995	8/10/1995	1/22/1997	62 FR 3215
1404 Emission Reduction Credit Calculation	6/28/1995	8/10/1995	1/22/1997	62 FR 3215

Rule Number and Title	Adoption Date	Submittal	EPA Action Date	FR Citation
201 Permit to Construct	1/9/1976	6/6/1977	11/9/1978	43 FR 52237
202 Temporary Permit to Operate	5/7/1976	6/6/1977	11/9/1978	43 FR 52237
203 Permit to Operate	1/7/1977	6/6/1977	11/9/1978	43 FR 52237
204 Permit Conditions	1/9/1976	6/6/1977	11/9/1978	43 FR 52237
205 Cancellation of Application		6/6/1977	11/9/1978	43 FR 52237
206 Posting of Permit to Operate	1/9/1976	6/6/1977	11/9/1978	43 FR 52237
207 Altering or Falsifying of Permit	1/9/1976	6/6/1977	11/9/1978	43 FR 52237
208 Permit for Open Burning	10/8/1976	6/6/1977	9/8/1978	43 FR 40011
209 Transfer and Voiding of Permit Withdrawal of Final Rule	1/9/1976	6/6/1977	11/9/1978	43 FR 52237
212 Standards for Approving Permits		6/6/1977	11/9/1978	43 FR 52237
217 Provision for Sampling and Testing Facilities	1/9/1976	6/6/1977	11/9/1978	43 FR 52237
218 Stack Monitoring	10/8/1976	6/6/1977	9/8/1978	43 FR 40011
219 Equipment Not Requiring a Written Permit Pursuant to Regulation II		6/6/1977	11/9/1978	43 FR 52237

Rule Number and Title	Adoption Date	Submittal	EPA Action Date	FR Citation
051 Nuisance		2/21/1972	5/31/1972	43 FR 40011
052 Particulate Matter - Concentration		6/30/1972	9/22/1972	37 FR 19812
053 Specific Air Contaminants		6/6/1977	9/8/1978	43 FR 40011
054 Solid Particulate Matter Weight		6/30/1972	9/22/1972	37 FR 19812
056 Scavenger Plants		6/6/1977	9/8/1978	43 FR 40011
073 Lead Content and Volatility of Gasoline		6/6/1977	9/8/1978	43 FR 40011
401 Visible Emissions		6/6/1977	9/8/1978	43 FR 40011
403 Fugitive Dust		6/6/1977	9/8/1978	43 FR 40011
404 Particulate Matter - Concentration	10/05/1979	12/17/1979	9/28/1981	46 FR 47451
407 Liquid and Gaseous Air Contaminants		6/6/1977	9/8/1978	43 FR 40011
408 Circumvention		6/6/1977	9/8/1978	43 FR 40011
409 Combustion Contaminants		6/6/1977	9/8/1978	43 FR 40011
431 Sulfur Content of Fuels		6/6/1977	9/8/1978	43 FR 40011
432 Gasoline Specifications		6/6/1977	9/8/1978	43 FR 40011
443 Labeling Solvents		8/2/1976	6/14/1978	43 FR 25686
465 Vacuum Producing Devices		6/6/1977	9/8/1978	43 FR 40011
466 Pumps and Compressors		6/6/1977	9/8/1978	43 FR 40011
467 Safety Pressure Relief Valves		6/6/1977	9/8/1978	43 FR 40011
468 Sulfur Recovery Units		6/6/1977	9/8/1978	43 FR 40011
469 Sulfuric Acid Units		6/6/1977	9/8/1978	43 FR 40011
470 Asphalt Air Blowing		6/6/1977	9/8/1978	43 FR 40011
472 Reduction of Animal Matter		6/6/1977	9/8/1978	43 FR 40011
473 Disposal of Solid and Liquid Wastes		6/6/1977	9/8/1978	43 FR 40011

Rule Number and Title	Submittal	EPA Action Date	FR Citation
701 General	11/4/1977	6/3/1980	43 FR 59489
702 Air Monitoring Stations	6/6/1977	6/3/1980	45 FR 37428
703 Air - Monitoring Summaries	6/6/1977	6/3/1980	45 FR 37428
704 Episode Criteria	6/6/1977	6/3/1980	45 FR 37428
705 Episode Notification	6/6/1977	6/3/1980	45 FR 37428
706 Episode Declaration	6/6/1977	6/3/1980	45 FR 37428
707 Plans	6/6/1977	6/3/1980	45 FR 37428
708 Radio-Communication System	6/6/1977	6/3/1980	45 FR 37428
709 First-Stage-Episode Actions	6/6/1977	6/3/1980	45 FR 37428
710 Second-Stage-Episode Actions	6/6/1977	6/3/1980	45 FR 37428
711 Third-Stage-Episode Actions	6/6/1977	6/3/1980	45 FR 37428
712 Interdistrict Coordination	6/6/1977	6/3/1980	45 FR 37428
713 Enforcement	6/6/1977	6/3/1980	45 FR 37428
714 Termination of Episodes	6/6/1977	6/3/1980	45 FR 37428
715 Scientific Advisory Committee	6/6/1977	6/3/1980	45 FR 37428

Rule Number and Title	Adoption Date	Submittal	EPA Action Date	FR Citation
701 General	9/26/1977	10/7/1980	6/21/1982	47 FR 26618
702 Air Monitoring Stations		11/4/1977	6/3/1980	45 FR 37428
703 Air - Monitoring Summaries		6/6/1977	6/3/1980	45 FR 37428
704 Episode Criteria	9/26/1977	10/7/1980	6/21/1982	47 FR 26618
705 Episode Notifications	9/26/1977	10/7/1980	6/21/1982	47 FR 26618
706 Episode Declaration		6/6/1977	6/3/1980	45 FR 37428
707 First-Stage-Episode Actions	9/26/1977	10/7/1980	6/21/1982	47 FR 26618
707 Plans		6/6/1977	6/3/1980	45 FR 37428
708 Second-Stage-Episode Actions	9/26/1977	10/7/1980	6/21/1982	47 FR 26618
709 Third-Stage-Episode Actions	9/26/1977	10/7/1980	6/21/1982	47 FR 26618
710 Interdistrict Coordination	9/26/1977	10/7/1980	6/21/1982	47 FR 26618
711 Termination of Episodes	9/26/1977	10/7/1980	6/21/1982	47 FR 26618
712 Advisory Council		10/7/1980	6/21/1982	47 FR 26618

EPA-Approved Mojave Desert AQMD Regulations in the California SIP

Compiled Rules and Regulations

Tables of Rules and Regulations

Agency Wide Provisions

Agency Wide Regulation I - General Provisions

Agency Wide Regulation II - Permits

Agency Wide Regulation IV - Prohibitions

Agency Wide Regulation XI - Source Specific Standards

Agency Wide Regulation XIII - New Source Review

Agency Wide Regulation XIV - Emission Reduction Credit

Agency Wide Regulation XX - Conformity

Riverside County

Riverside County Regulation I - General Provisions

Riverside County Regulation II - Permits

Riverside County Regulation IV - Prohibitions

Riverside County Regulation VII - Emergencies

San Bernardino County

San Bernardino County Regulation I - General Provisions

San Bernardino County Regulation II - Permits

San Bernardino County Regulation IV - Prohibitions

San Bernardino County Regulation VII - Emergencies

San Bernardino County Regulation XI - Source Specific Standards