EPA-Approved San Luis Obispo County APCD Regulations in the California SIP

EPA’s Pacific Southwest (Region 9) implements and enforces federal environmental laws in Arizona, California, Hawaii, Nevada, the Pacific Islands, and 148 Tribal Nations.

The following document and tables contain the EPA approved rules and regulations for the San Luis Obispo 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 in the official tables codified in the Code of Federal Regulations. To find the status of SIP submittals, visit SIP Status Reports.

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Compiled Rules and Regulations

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Tables of Rules and Regulations

Original Codification of Rules and Regulations

District Citation Title/Subject State Effective Date EPA Approval Date Additional Explanation
101 Effective Date May 26, 1971 May 31, 1972, 37 FR 10842 Submitted on February 21, 1972. See 40 CFR 52.220(b).
113 Particulate Matter May 26, 1971 May 31, 1972, 37 FR 10842 Submitted on February 21, 1972. See 40 CFR 52.220(b).
114 (paragraphs (1) and 3)) Gaseous Contaminants May 26, 1971 May 31, 1972, 37 FR 10842 Submitted on February 21, 1972. See 40 CFR 52.220(b). Paragraph (1) is titled "Sulfur Dioxide," and paragraph (3) is titled "Reduced Sulfur Compounds." Paragraphs (2) ("Sulfur Content of Fuels") and (4) ("Oxides of Nitrogen") have been superseded by approval of Rules 404(E) and 405(A), respectively.
115 (Paragraph (2)) Combustion Operations May 26, 1971 May 31, 1972, 37 FR 10842 Submitted on February 21, 1972. See 40 CFR 52.220(b). Paragraph (2) is titled "Incinerator Burning." Paragraph (1) ("Open Burning") was superseded by approval of Rule 501.
116 (Paragraph (5)) Additional Prohibitions May 26, 1971 May 31, 1972, 37 FR 10842 Submitted on February 21, 1972. See 40 CFR 52.220(b). Paragraph (5) is titled "Circumvention." Paragraphs (1) and (3) have been rescinded, and Paragraphs (2) and (4) have been superseded by approval of Rule 410 and 407, respectively.
117 (paragraphs (4)(a), (4)(h) and (6)(b)) Agricultural Burning June 30, 1972 September 22, 1972, 37 FR 19812 Submitted on June 30, 1972. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(6). All the other paragraphs of Rule 117 were superseded by approval of Rule 502 at 43 FR 51776 (November 7, 1978).
190 (paragraphs (a) through (e), (h) and (i) of subsection (1), and subsections (2), (3)(b), (4) and (7)) Permits May 26, 1971 May 31, 1972, 37 FR 10842 Submitted on February 21, 1972. See 40 CFR 52.220(b). The provisions that have not been superseded by approval of Rules 201, 202, 205, 206, 207, 208, 209, 210, 211, 301 or 302 include exceptions to the requirement to obtain an authority to construct or permit to operate, requirements related to obtaining permits to operate, certain authorities granted to the Control Officer, certain requirements for applicants, and certain other limitations on issuance of permits.
190 (paragraphs (f) and (g) of subsection (1), and the second, third and fourth paragraphs of subsection (2)) Permits June 30, 1972 September 22, 1972, 37 FR 19812 Submitted on June 30, 1972. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(6). Provisions include certain amended exceptions to the requirement to obtain an authority to construct or permit to operate and certain requirements related to obtaining permits to operate.
191 Action in Areas of High Concentrations May 26, 1971 May 31, 1972, 37 FR 10842 Submitted on February 21, 1972. See 40 CFR 52.220(b).
199 (paragraphs (1) and (4)) General Provisions May 26, 1971 May 31, 1972, 37 FR 10842 Submitted on February 21, 1972. See 40 CFR 52.220(b). Paragraph (1) is titled "Liability of District and District Officers," and paragraph (4) is titled "Abatement." Paragraphs (2) ("Severability") and (3) ("Enforcement") have been superseded by approval of Rules 108 and 110, respectively. (Rule 110 (Enforcement) was later deleted without replacement.)

Recodification of Rules and Regulations

Regulation I – General Provisions

District Citation Title/Subject State Effective Date EPA Approval Date Additional Explanation
101 Title August 2, 1976 August 4, 1978, 43 FR 34465 Submitted on November 10, 1976. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(35)(xii)(A).
103 Conflicts Between District, State and Federal Rules August 2, 1976 August 4, 1978, 43 FR 34465 Submitted on November 10, 1976. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(35)(xii)(A).
105 Definitions November 21, 1983 December 5, 1984, 49 FR 47490 Submitted on April 19, 1984. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(154)(iv)(A).
106 Standard Conditions August 2, 1976 August 4, 1978, 43 FR 34465 Submitted on November 10, 1976. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(35)(xii)(A).
108 Severability August 2, 1976 August 4, 1978, 43 FR 34465 Submitted on November 10, 1976. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(35)(xii)(A).
109 Particular Controls Not Required August 2, 1976 August 4, 1978, 43 FR 34465 Submitted on November 10, 1976. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(35)(xii)(A).
112 Public Availability of Information December 6, 1976 August 4, 1978, 43 FR 34465 Submitted on February 10, 1977. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(37)(iii)(A).
113 San Luis Obispo County Air Pollution Control District, Continuous Emissions Monitoring June 22, 1977 November 7, 1978, 43 FR 51776 Adopted by CARB on June 22, 1977 for the San Luis Obispo County APCD. Submitted on October 13, 1977. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(41)(vi)(A).

Regulation II – Permits

District Citation Title/Subject State Effective Date EPA Approval Date Additional Explanation
201 Permits November 13, 1984 July 13, 1987, 52 FR 26148 Submitted on April 12, 1985. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(160)(i)(B)(1).
205 Conditional Approval November 13, 1984 July 13, 1987, 52 FR 26148 Submitted on April 12, 1985. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(160)(i)(B)(1).
209 Transfer August 2, 1976 February 1, 1984, 49 FR 3987 Submitted on November 10, 1976. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(35)(xii)(E).
210 Cancellation of Applications August 2, 1976 February 1, 1984, 49 FR 3987 Submitted on November 10, 1976. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(35)(xii)(E).
211 Provision of Sampling and Testing Facilities August 2, 1976 February 1, 1984, 49 FR 3987 Submitted on November 10, 1976. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(35)(xii)(E).
212 Periodic Inspection and Recertification of Equipment September 24, 1979 February 1, 1984, 49 FR 3987 Submitted on July 19, 1983. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(137)(v)(A).
220 (except for the incorporation by reference of 40 CFR 52.21(b)(49)(v) into sections B and D.3.) Federal Prevention of Significant Deterioration January 22, 2014 November 12, 2015, 80 FR 69880 Submitted on May 13, 2014. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(441)(i)(F)(1). The approval of Rule 220 was supported by a letter dated December 16, 2014 from Larry R. Allen, San Luis Obispo County Air Pollution Control District, to Gerardo Rios, United States Environmental Protection Agency Region 9, regarding clarifications of District Rule 220 and 40 CFR 51.166. The letter is included in the table listing non-regulatory materials approved as part of the California SIP.
222 Federal Emission Statement June 24, 2020 July 29, 2022, 87 FR 45657 Submitted on July 27, 2020 as an attachment to a letter dated July 23, 2020. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(573)(i)(B)(1).
224 Federal Requirements for New and Modified Major Sources in Nonattainment Areas January 26, 2022 May 16, 2024,89 FR 42808 Submitted July 05,2022. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(607)(i)(B)(1)

Regulation IV – Source Emission Standards, Limitations and Prohibitions

District Citation Title/Subject State Effective Date EPA Approval Date Additional Explanation
401 (excluding paragraphs (B)(4) and (B)(6)) Visible Emissions August 2, 1976 August 4, 1978, 43 FR 34465 Submitted on November 10, 1976. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(35)(xii)(A).
404 (paragraph (E)) Sulfur Compounds Emission Standards, Limitations and Prohibitions December 6, 1976 August 4, 1978, 43 FR 34465 Paragraph (E) is titled "Sulfur Content of Fuels." Submitted on February 10, 1977. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(37)(iii)(A).
405 Nitrogen Oxides Emission Standards, Limitations and Prohibitions November 13, 1984 July 13, 1987, 52 FR 26148 Submitted on April 12, 1985. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(160)(i)(B)(1).
406 Carbon Monoxide Emission Standards and Limitations November 13, 1984 July 13, 1987, 52 FR 26148 Submitted on April 12, 1985. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(160)(i)(B)(1).
407 Organic Material Emission Standards, Limitations and Prohibitions June 18, 1979 June 18, 1982, 47 FR 26388 Submitted on December 17, 1979. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(58)(viii)(A).
409 Orchard or Citrus Grove Heaters August 2, 1976 August 4, 1978, 43 FR 34465 Submitted on November 10, 1976. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(35)(xii)(A).
410 Reduction of Animal Matter August 2, 1976 August 4, 1978, 43 FR 34465 Submitted on November 10, 1976. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(35)(xii)(A).
411 Surface Coating of Manufactured Metal Parts June 8, 1981 June 18, 1982, 47 FR 26388 Submitted on October 23, 1981. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(103)(xii)(A).
415 Dry Cleaning Solvents June 18, 1979 May 18, 1981, 46 FR 27116 Submitted on October 18, 1979. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(77)(i)(A).
416 Degreasing Operations June 18, 1979 May 18, 1981, 46 FR 27116 Submitted on October 18, 1979. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(77)(i)(A).
417 Control of Fugitive Emissions of Volatile Organic Compounds February 9, 1993 September 27, 1995, 60 FR 49772 Submitted on May 13, 1993. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(193)(i)(B)(1).
419 Petroleum Pits, Ponds, Sumps, Well Cellars, and Wastewater Separators July 12, 1994 September 27, 1995, 60 FR 49772 Submitted on September 28, 1994. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(199)(i)(B)(1).
420 Cutback Asphalt Paving Materials June 18, 1979 May 18, 1981, 46 FR 27116 Submitted on October 18, 1979. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(77)(i)(A).
422 Refinery Process Turnarounds June 18, 1979 May 18, 1981, 46 FR 27116 Submitted on October 18, 1979. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(77)(i)(A).
424 Gasoline Dispensing Facilities July 18, 1989 August 30, 1993, 58 FR 45442 Submitted on December 31, 1990. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(182)(i)(C)(1).

Regulation V – Burning Provisions, Limitations and Prohibitions

District Citation Title/Subject State Effective Date EPA Approval Date Additional Explanation
501 (excluding paragraphs (A)(7) and (B)) General Burning Provisions August 2, 1976 November 7, 1978, 43 FR 51776 Submitted on November 10, 1976. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(35)(xii)(D). Paragraph (A)(7) was superseded by the submittal, and subsequent disapproval, of the same paragraph on November 4, 1977 at 43 FR 51776 (November 7, 1978).
502 (paragraphs A-F, H-I, K-N, O(1), P-Q) Agricultural Burning August 2, 1976 November 7, 1978, 43 FR 51776 Submitted on November 10, 1976. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(35)(xii)(D).
502 (paragraph (A)(3)) Agricultural Burning July 5, 1977 November 7, 1978, 43 FR 51776 Submitted on November 4, 1977. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(42)(vii)(A).

Emergency Episode Plans

District Citation Title/Subject State Effective Date EPA Approval Date Additional Explanation
San Luis Obispo County Air Pollution Control District, Resolution No.
2020-1, January 22, 2020		 San Luis Obispo County Ozone Emergency Episode Plan January 22, 2020 March 30, 2021, 86 FR 16533 Submitted on June 25, 2020 as an attachment to a letter dated June 16, 2020. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(552)(i)(B)(1).

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