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Citation		 Title/Subject District Effective Date EPA Approval Date Additional Explanation
GENERAL DEFINITIONS
010.000 Definitions 2/1/72 37 FR 15080 (7/27/72) Submitted on 6/12/72. See 40 CFR 52.1490(c)(2).
010.005 Air Contaminant 2/1/72 37 FR 15080 (7/27/72) Submitted on 6/12/72. See 40 CFR 52.1490(c)(2).
010.010 Air Pollution 2/1/72 37 FR 15080 (7/27/72) Submitted on 6/12/72. See 40 CFR 52.1490(c)(2).
010.011 Allowable emissions 5/23/79
(adopted)		 46 FR 21758 (4/14/81) Submitted on 7/24/79. See 40 CFR 52.1490(c)(16)(iii).
010.014 Asphalt 5/23/79
(adopted)		 46 FR 21758 (4/14/81). Submitted on 7/24/79. See 40 CFR 52.1490(c)(16)(iii).
010.015 Atmosphere 2/1/72 37 FR 15080 (7/27/72) Submitted on 6/12/72. See 40 CFR 52.1490(c)(2).
010.020 Board of Health 2/1/72 37 FR 15080 (7/27/72) Submitted on 6/12/72. See 40 CFR 52.1490(c)(2).
010.025 BTU-British Thermal Unit 2/1/72 37 FR 15080 (7/27/72) Submitted on 6/12/72. See 40 CFR 52.1490(c)(2).
010.028 Cold Cleaner 1/24/79
(adopted)		 46 FR 21758 (4/14/81) Submitted on 7/24/79. See 40 CFR 52.1490(c)(16)(iii).
010.030 Combustion Contaminants 2/1/72 37 FR 15080 (7/27/72) Submitted on 6/12/72. See 40 CFR 52.1490(c)(2).
010.035 Combustible Refuse 2/1/72 37 FR 15080 (7/27/72) Submitted on 6/12/72. See 40 CFR 52.1490(c)(2).
010.040 Commercial Fuel Oil 2/1/72 37 FR 15080 (7/27/72) Submitted on 6/12/72. See 40 CFR 52.1490(c)(2).
010.045 Condensed Fumes 2/1/72 37 FR 15080 (7/27/72) Submitted on 6/12/72. See 40 CFR 52.1490(c)(2).
010.050 Control Equipment 2/1/72 37 FR 15080 (7/27/72) Submitted on 6/12/72. See 40 CFR 52.1490(c)(2).
010.055 Control Officer 2/1/72 37 FR 15080 (7/27/72) Submitted on 6/12/72. See 40 CFR 52.1490(c)(2).
010.057 Conveyorized Degreaser 1/24/79
(adopted)		 46 FR 21758 (4/14/81) Submitted on 7/24/79. See 40 CFR 52.1490(c)(16)(iii).
010.059 Cut-back Asphalt 5/23/79
(adopted)		 46 FR 21758 (4/14/81) Submitted on 7/24/79. See 40 CFR 52.1490(c)(16)(iii).
010.060 District Health Officer 2/1/72 37 FR 15080 (7/27/72) Submitted on 6/12/72. See 40 CFR 52.1490(c)(2).
010.065 Dusts 2/1/72 37 FR 15080 (7/27/72) Submitted on 6/12/72. See 40 CFR 52.1490(c)(2).
010.070 Emission 2/1/72 37 FR 15080 (7/27/72) Submitted on 6/12/72. See 40 CFR 52.1490(c)(2).
010.071 Freeboard height 1/24/79
(adopted)		 46 FR 21758 (4/14/81) Submitted on 7/24/79. See 40 CFR 52.1490(c)(16)(iii).
010.072 Freeboard ratio 1/24/79
(adopted)		 46 FR 21758 (4/14/81) Submitted on 7/24/79. See 40 CFR 52.1490(c)(16)(iii).
010.075 Fuel 2/1/72 37 FR 15080 (7/27/72) Submitted on 6/12/72. See 40 CFR 52.1490(c)(2).
010.080 Fuel Burning Equipment 2/1/72 37 FR 15080 (7/27/72) Submitted on 6/12/72. See 40 CFR 52.1490(c)(2).
010.085 Garbage 2/1/72 37 FR 15080 (7/27/72) Submitted on 6/12/72. See 40 CFR 52.1490(c)(2).
010.090 Gas 2/1/72 37 FR 15080 (7/27/72) Submitted on 6/12/72. See 40 CFR 52.1490(c)(2).
010.091 Gasoline 1/24/79
(adopted)		 46 FR 21758 (4/14/81) Submitted on 7/24/79. See 40 CFR 52.1490(c)(16)(iii).
010.095 Health District 2/1/72 37 FR 15080 (7/27/72) Submitted on 6/12/72. See 40 CFR 52.1490(c)(2).
010.100 Hearing Board 2/1/72 37 FR 15080 (7/27/72) Submitted on 6/12/72. See 40 CFR 52.1490(c)(2).
010.105 Incinerator 2/1/72 37 FR 15080 (7/27/72) Submitted on 6/12/72. See 40 CFR 52.1490(c)(2).
010.106 Lowest Achievable Emission Rate 5/23/79
(adopted)		 46 FR 21758 (4/14/81) Submitted on 7/24/79. See 40 CFR 52.1490(c)(16)(iii).
010.107B Major Emitting Facility Or Major Stationary Source (Nonattainment Areas) 5/23/79
(adopted)		 46 FR 21758 (4/14/81) Submitted on 4/24/79. See 40 CFR 52.1490(c)(16)(iii).
010.108 Major Modification 5/23/79
(adopted)		 46 FR 21758 (4/14/81) Submitted on 4/24/79. See 40 CFR 52.1490(c)(16)(iii).
010.110 Mist 2/1/72 37 FR 15080 (7/27/72) Submitted on 6/12/72. See 40 CFR 52.1490(c)(2).
010.116 Non Attainment Area 5/23/79
(adopted)		 46 FR 21758 (4/14/81) Submitted on 4/24/79. See 40 CFR 52.1490(c)(16)(iii).
010.117 Non Attainment Pollutant 5/23/79
(adopted)		 46 FR 21758 (4/14/81) Submitted on 4/24/79. See 40 CFR 52.1490(c)(16)(iii).
010.120 Nuisance 2/1/72 37 FR 15080 (7/27/72) Submitted on 6/12/72. See 40 CFR 52.1490(c)(2).
010.125 Odor 2/1/72 37 FR 15080 (7/27/72) Submitted on 6/12/72. See 40 CFR 52.1490(c)(2).
010.130 Opacity 2/1/72 37 FR 15080 (7/27/72) Submitted on 6/12/72. See 40 CFR 52.1490(c)(2).
010.135 Open Fire 2/1/72 37 FR 15080 (7/27/72) Submitted on 6/12/72. See 40 CFR 52.1490(c)(2).
010.136 Open Top Vapor Degreaser 1/24/79
(adopted)		 46 FR 21758 (4/14/81) Submitted on 4/24/79. See 40 CFR 52.1490(c)(16)(iii).
010.140 Particulate Matter 2/1/72 37 FR 15080 (7/27/72) Submitted on 6/12/72. See 40 CFR 52.1490(c)(2).
010.145 Pathological Waste 2/1/72 37 FR 15080 (7/27/72) Submitted on 6/12/72. See 40 CFR 52.1490(c)(2).
010.117 Pellet Stove 2/23/06 72 FR 33397 (6/18/07) Submitted on 5/5/06. See 40 CFR 52.1490(c)(63)(i)(A)(1).
010.148 Penetrating Prime Coat 5/23/79
(adopted)		 46 FR 21758 (4/14/81) Submitted on 4/24/79. See 40 CFR 52.1490(c)(16)(iii).
010.149 Penetrating Seal Coat 5/23/79
(adopted)		 46 FR 21758 (4/14/81) Submitted on 4/24/79. See 40 CFR 52.1490(c)(16)(iii).
010.150 Person 2/1/72 37 FR 15080 (7/27/72) Submitted on 6/12/72. See 40 CFR 52.1490(c)(2).
010.151 Potential to Emit 5/23/79
(adopted)		 46 FR 21758 (4/14/81) Submitted on 4/24/79. See 40 CFR 52.1490(c)(16)(iii).
010.155 Process Weight 2/1/72 37 FR 15080 (7/27/72) Submitted on 6/12/72. See 40 CFR 52.1490(c)(2).
010.160 Process Weight Rate 2/1/72 37 FR 15080 (7/27/72) Submitted on 6/12/72. See 40 CFR 52.1490(c)(2).
010.165 Ringelmann Chart 2/1/72 37 FR 15080 (7/27/72) Submitted on 6/12/72. See 40 CFR 52.1490(c)(2).
010.166 Significant Ambient Impact 5/23/79
(adopted)		 46 FR 21758 (4/14/81) Submitted on 4/24/79. See 40 CFR 52.1490(c)(16)(iii).
010.170 Smoke 2/1/72 37 FR 15080 (7/27/72) Submitted on 6/12/72. See 40 CFR 52.1490(c)(2).
010.175 Source 2/1/72 37 FR 15080 (7/27/72) Submitted on 6/12/72. See 40 CFR 52.1490(c)(2).
010.1751 Source Registration 5/23/79
(adopted)		 46 FR 21758 (4/14/81) Submitted on 4/24/79. See 40 CFR 52.1490(c)(16)(iii).
010.180 Stack or Chimney 2/1/72 37 FR 15080 (7/27/72) Submitted on 6/12/72. See 40 CFR 52.1490(c)(2).
010.185 Standard Conditions 2/1/72 37 FR 15080 (7/27/72) Submitted on 6/12/72. See 40 CFR 52.1490(c)(2).
010.197 Volatile Organic Compound 1/24/79
(adopted)		 46 FR 21758 (4/14/81) Submitted on 4/24/79. See 40 CFR 52.1490(c)(16)(iii).
GENERAL PROVISIONS
020.005 Board of Health-Powers and Duties 2/1/72 37 FR 15080 (7/27/72) Submitted on 6/12/72. See 40 CFR 52.1490(c)(2).
020.010 Injunctive Relief 2/1/72 37 FR 15080 (7/27/72) Submitted on 6/12/72. See 40 CFR 52.1490(c)(2).
020.015 Judicial Relief 2/1/72 37 FR 15080 (7/27/72) Submitted on 6/12/72. See 40 CFR 52.1490(c)(2).
020.025 Control Officer-Powers and Duties 2/1/72 37 FR 15080 (7/27/72) Submitted on 6/12/72. See 40 CFR 52.1490(c)(2).
020.035 Violations of Regulations 2/1/72 37 FR 15080 (7/27/72) Submitted on 6/12/72. See 40 CFR 52.1490(c)(2).
020.040 Notice of Violation 2/1/72 37 FR 15080 (7/27/72) Submitted on 6/12/72. See 40 CFR 52.1490(c)(2).
020.045 Citation 2/1/72 37 FR 15080 (7/27/72) Submitted on 6/12/72. See 40 CFR 52.1490(c)(2).
020.050 Administrative Fines 2/1/72 37 FR 15080 (7/27/72) Submitted on 6/12/72. See 40 CFR 52.1490(c)(2).
020.055 Injunctive Relief 2/1/72 37 FR 15080 (7/27/72) Submitted on 6/12/72. See 40 CFR 52.1490(c)(2).
020.055 Confidential information 1/24/79
(adopted)		 46 FR 43141 (8/27/81) Submitted on 7/24/79. See 40 CFR 52.1490(c)(16)(ix).
020.060 Interference with Performance of Duty 2/1/72 37 FR 15080 (7/27/72) Submitted on 6/12/72. See 40 CFR 52.1490(c)(2).
020.070 Sampling and Testing 2/1/72 37 FR 15080 (7/27/72) Submitted on 6/12/72. See 40 CFR 52.1490(c)(2).
020.080 Circumvention 2/1/72 37 FR 15080 (7/27/72) Submitted on 6/12/72. See 40 CFR 52.1490(c)(2).
020.085 Upset, Breakdown or Scheduled Maintenance 2/1/72 37 FR 15080 (7/27/72) Submitted on 6/12/72. See 40 CFR 52.1490(c)(2).
020.090 Registration of Sources 2/1/72 37 FR 15080 (7/27/72) Submitted on 6/12/72. See 40 CFR 52.1490(c)(2).
020.095 Severability 2/1/72 37 FR 15080 (7/27/72) Submitted on 6/12/72. See 40 CFR 52.1490(c)(2).
SOURCE REGISTRATION AND OPERATION
030.000 Sources—General 5/23/79
(adopted)		 46 FR 21758 (4/14/81) Submitted on 7/24/79. See 40 CFR 52.1490(c)(16)(iii).
030.005 [Authority to Construct must be issued before any building permit] 5/23/79
(adopted)		 46 FR 21758 (4/14/81) Submitted on 7/24/79. See 40 CFR 52.1490(c)(16)(iii).
030.010 [Limits on Issuance of Authorities to Construct] 5/23/79
(adopted)		 46 FR 21758 (4/14/81) Submitted on 7/24/79. See 40 CFR 52.1490(c)(16)(iii).
030.015 [Public notice requirement for major sources] 5/23/79
(adopted)		 46 FR 21758 (4/14/81) Submitted on 7/24/79. See 40 CFR 52.1490(c)(16)(iii).
030.025 Registration Application 5/23/79
(adopted)		 46 FR 21758 (4/14/81) Submitted on 7/24/79. See 40 CFR 52.1490(c)(16)(iii).
030.030 [Limits on effect of acceptance of permit application or issuance of Authority to Construct] 5/23/79
(adopted)		 46 FR 21758 (4/14/81) Submitted on 7/24/79. See 40 CFR 52.1490(c)(16)(iii).
030.110 [modifications] 5/23/79
(adopted)		 46 FR 21758 (4/14/81) Submitted on 7/24/79. See 40 CFR 52.1490(c)(16)(iii).
030.115(1), (5), and subsection (B) [Additional requirements for major sources in general and specific additional requirements for major sources of nonattainment pollutants] 5/23/79
(adopted)		 46 FR 21758 (4/14/81) Submitted on 7/24/79. See 40 CFR 52.1490(c)(16)(iii).
030.120 [Violations and Stop Work Orders] 5/23/79
(adopted)		 46 FR 21758 (4/14/81) Submitted on 7/24/79. See 40 CFR 52.1490(c)(16)(iii).
030.1201 [Person served with Stop Work Order] 5/23/79
(adopted)		 46 FR 21758 (4/14/81) Submitted on 7/24/79. See 40 CFR 52.1490(c)(16)(iii).
030.205 [Registration Requirement] 5/23/79
(adopted)		 46 FR 21758 (4/14/81) Submitted on 7/24/79. See 40 CFR 52.1490(c)(16)(iii).
030.210 [Issuance of Permits to Operate] 5/23/79
(adopted)		 46 FR 21758 (4/14/81) Submitted on 7/24/79. See 40 CFR 52.1490(c)(16)(iii).
030.215 [Limits on Meaning of Issuance of Permit to Operate] 5/23/79
(adopted)		 46 FR 21758 (4/14/81) Submitted on 7/24/79. See 40 CFR 52.1490(c)(16)(iii).
030.218 Demonstration of Compliance 6/28/12 77 FR 60915 (10/5/12) Submitted on 8/30/12.
030.230 Record Keeping 6/28/12 77 FR 60915 (10/5/12) Submitted on 8/30/12.
030.235 Requirements for Source Sampling and Testing 6/28/12 77 FR 60915 (10/5/12) Submitted on 8/30/12.
030.245 [Permit to Operate is not transferable] 5/23/79
(adopted)		 46 FR 21758 (4/14/81) Submitted on 7/24/79. See 40 CFR 52.1490(c)(16)(iii).
030.250 [Permit to Operate is subject to suspension or revocation for violation] 5/23/79
(adopted)		 46 FR 21758 (4/14/81) Submitted on 7/24/79. See 40 CFR 52.1490(c)(16)(iii).
030.300 Fee and Fee Schedule 5/23/79
(adopted)		 46 FR 43141 (8/27/81) Submitted on 7/24/79. See 40 CFR 52.1490(c)(16)(ix).
030.305 Plan Review Fees 5/23/79
(adopted)		 46 FR 43141 (8/27/81) Submitted on 7/24/79. See 40 CFR 52.1490(c)(16)(ix).
030.310 [Permit to Operate—Schedule of Fees] 5/23/79
(adopted)		 46 FR 43141 (8/27/81) Submitted on 7/24/79. See 40 CFR 52.1490(c)(16)(ix).
030.970 (subsection A only) Part 70 Permit Monitoring and Compliance 6/28/12 77 FR 60915 (10/5/12) Submitted on 8/30/12.
030.3101 Fuel burning equipment 5/23/79
(adopted)		 46 FR 43141 (8/27/81) Submitted on 7/24/79. See 40 CFR 52.1490(c)(16)(ix).
030.3102 Incinerators 5/23/79
(adopted)		 46 FR 43141 (8/27/81) Submitted on 7/24/79. See 40 CFR 52.1490(c)(16)(ix).
030.3103 Storage tanks 5/23/79
(adopted)		 46 FR 43141 (8/27/81) Submitted on 7/24/79. See 40 CFR 52.1490(c)(16)(ix).
030.3104 Processes 5/23/79
(adopted)		 46 FR 43141 (8/27/81) Submitted on 7/24/79. See 40 CFR 52.1490(c)(16)(ix).
PROHIBITED EMISSIONS
040.005 Visible Air Contaminants 2/23/06 72 FR 33397 (6/18/07) Submitted on 5/5/06. See 40 CFR 52.1490(c)(63)(i)(A)(1).
040.010 Particulate Matter 2/1/72 37 FR 15080 (7/27/72) Submitted on 6/12/72. See 40 CFR 52.1490(c)(2).
040.015 Specific Contaminants 2/1/72 37 FR 15080 (7/27/72) Submitted on 6/12/72. See 40 CFR 52.1490(c)(2).
040.020 Dust and Fumes 2/1/72 37 FR 15080 (7/27/72) Submitted on 6/12/72. See 40 CFR 52.1490(c)(2).
040.025 Exceptions 2/1/72 37 FR 15080 (7/27/72) Submitted on 6/12/72. See 40 CFR 52.1490(c)(2).
040.030 Dust Control 11/1/02 72 FR 25969 (5/8/07) Adopted on 7/26/02. Submitted on 8/5/02. See 40 CFR 52.1490(c)(55)(i)(A)(2).
040.031 Street Sanding Operations 2/27/02 71 FR 14386 (3/22/06) Adopted on 2/27/02. Submitted on 8/5/02. See 40 CFR 52.1490(c)(55)(i)(A)(1).
040.032 Street Sweeping Operations 2/27/02 71 FR 14386 (3/22/06) Adopted on 2/27/02. Submitted on 8/5/02. See 40 CFR 52.1490(c)(55)(i)(A)(1).
040.035 Open Fires 2/1/72 37 FR 15080 (7/27/72) Submitted on 6/12/72. See 40 CFR 52.1490(c)(2).
040.040 Burning Permit Conditions 2/1/72 37 FR 15080 (7/27/72) Submitted on 6/12/72. See 40 CFR 52.1490(c)(2).
040.045 Refuse Disposal 2/1/72 37 FR 15080 (7/27/72) Submitted on 6/12/72. See 40 CFR 52.1490(c)(2).
040.050 Incinerator Emissions 2/1/72 37 FR 15080 (7/27/72) Submitted on 6/12/72. See 40 CFR 52.1490(c)(2).
040.051 Wood Stove/Fireplace Insert Emissions 2/23/06 72 FR 33397 (6/18/07) Submitted on 5/5/06. See 40 CFR 52.1490(c)(63)(i)(A)(1).
040.060 Sulfur Content of Fuel 2/1/72 37 FR 15080 (7/27/72) Submitted on 6/12/72. See 40 CFR 52.1490(c)(2).
040.065 Reduction of Animal Matter 2/1/72 37 FR 15080 (7/27/72) Submitted on 6/12/72. See 40 CFR 52.1490(c)(2).
040.070 Storage of Petroleum Products 1/24/79
(adopted)		 46 FR 21758 (4/14/81) Submitted on 7/24/79. See 40 CFR 52.1490(c)(16)(iii).
040.075 Gasoline Loading into Tank Trucks and Trailers 1/24/79
(adopted)		 46 FR 21758 (4/14/81) Submitted on 7/24/79. See 40 CFR 52.1490(c)(16)(iii).
040.080 Gasoline Unloading from Tank Trucks and Trailers into Storage Tanks 1/24/79
(adopted)		 46 FR 21758 (4/14/81) Submitted on 7/24/79. See 40 CFR 52.1490(c)(16)(iii).
040.085 Organic Solvents 1/24/79
(adopted)		 46 FR 21758 (4/14/81) Submitted on 7/24/79. See 40 CFR 52.1490(c)(16)(iii).
040.090 Cut-Back Asphalts 5/23/79
(adopted)		 46 FR 21758 (4/14/81) Submitted on 7/24/79. See 40 CFR 52.1490(c)(16)(iii).
040.095 Oxygen content of motor vehicle fuel 9/22/05 73 FR 38124 (7/3/08) See 40 CFR 52.1490(c)(69)(i)(A)(1).
[Related to 040.095] Washoe County District Board of Health Meeting, September 22, 2005, Public Hearing-Amendments—Washoe County District Board of Health Regulations Governing Air Quality Management; to Wit: Rule 040.095 (Oxygen Content of Motor Vehicle Fuel) 9/22/05 73 FR 38124 (7/3/08) See 52.1490(c)(69)(i)(A)(1)(i).
050.001 Emergency Episode Plan 3/23/06 72 FR 33397 (6/18/07) Submitted on 5/5/06. See 40 CFR 52.1490(c)(63)(i)(A)(1).
060.010 Emergency Authority to Act 2/1/72 37 FR 15080 (7/27/72) Submitted on June 12, 1972. See 40 CFR 52.1490(c)(2).
060.015 Sampling Stations and Air Sampling 2/1/72 37 FR 15080 (7/27/72) Submitted on June 12, 1972. See 40 CFR 52.1490(c)(2).
060.020 Reports 2/1/72 37 FR 15080 (7/27/72) Submitted on June 12, 1972. See 40 CFR 52.1490(c)(2).
060.025 Continuing Program of Voluntary Cooperation 2/1/72 37 FR 15080 (7/27/72) Submitted on June 12, 1972. See 40 CFR 52.1490(c)(2).

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