Rules
The Air Pollution Control District provides their rules and regulations on line. The files are available as PDF files. To read a PDF document, you need the free Adobe Acrobat Reader PDF software on your computer. If you don’t have it installed, you may download it from the Adobe website. Adobe provides detailed instructions on downloading and installing the free reader.
View a list of the Proposed Regulatory Measures the District may consider in 2023 (PDF). A CD of the Complete Rules and Regulations is available from the District for $15. To order, email the District or call 530-745-2330. Some of these files are very large and may take some time to download.
- Regulation 1
- Regulation 2
- Regulation 3
- Regulation 4
- Regulation 5
- Regulation 6
- Regulation 7
- Regulation 8
- Regulation 9
Regulation 1 - General Provisions
| Rule | Description | Adoption/Amendment Date |
|---|---|---|
| Rule 101 (PDF) | Title | October 19, 1993 |
| Rule 102 (PDF) | Definitions | June 11, 2020 |
| Rule 103 (PDF) | Validity | October 19, 1993 |
Regulation 2 - Prohibitions
| Rule | Description | Adoption/Amendment Date |
|---|---|---|
| Rule 201 (PDF) | Coverage | October 19, 1993 |
| Rule 202 (PDF) | Visible Emissions | October 19, 1993 |
| Rule 203 (PDF) | Exceptions To Rule 202 | October 19, 1993 |
| Rule 204 (PDF) | Wet Plumes | October 19, 1993 |
| Rule 205 (PDF) | Nuisance | October 19, 1993 |
| Rule 206 (PDF) | Incinerator Burning | October 13, 2016 |
| Rule 207 (PDF) | Particulate Matter | October 19, 1993 |
| Rule 208 (PDF) | Orchard Or Citrus Heaters | October 19, 1993 |
| Rule 209 (PDF) | Fossil Fuel-Steam Facility | October 19, 1993 |
| Rule 210 (PDF) | Specific Contaminants | October 19, 1993 |
| Rule 211 (PDF) | Process Weight | October 19, 1993 |
| Rule 212 (PDF) | Storage Of Organic Liquids | June 19, 1997 |
| Rule 213 (PDF) | Gasoline Transfer Into Stationary Storage Containers | February 21, 2013 |
| Rule 214 (PDF) | Transfer Of Gasoline Into Vehicle Fuel Tanks | February 21, 2013 |
| Rule 215 (PDF) | Transfer Of Gasoline Into Tank Trucks, Trailers and Railroad Tank Cars At Loading Facilities | June 19, 1997 |
| Rule 216 (PDF) | Organic Solvent Cleaning And Degreasing Operations | December 11, 2003 |
| Rule 217 (PDF) | Cutback And Emulsified Asphalt Paving Materials | October 19, 1993 |
| Rule 218 (PDF) | Architectural Coatings | October 14, 2010 |
| Rule 219 (PDF) | Organic Solvents | October 19, 1993 |
| Rule 220 (PDF) | Abrasive Blasting | October 19, 1993 |
| Rule 221 (PDF) | Compliance Tests | October 19, 1993 |
| Rule 222 (PDF) | Reduction Of Animal Matter | October 19, 1993 |
| Rule 223 (PDF) | Metal Container Coating | October 6, 1994 |
| Rule 224 (PDF) | Aggregate Containing Asbestos | June 17, 1986 |
| Rule 225 (PDF) | Wood Burning Appliances | December 13, 2007 |
| Rule 226 (PDF) | Sulfur Content Of Fuels - Lake Tahoe Air Basin | October 19, 1993 |
| Rule 227 | Petroleum Dry Cleaning Operations | Rescinded April 12, 2012 |
| Rule 228 (PDF) | Fugitive Dust | April 10, 2003 |
| Rule 229 | Fiberboard Manufacturing | Rescinded April 12, 2012 |
| Rule 230 | Plastic Products And Materials - Paper Treating Operation | Rescinded April 12, 2012 |
| Industrial, Institutional, And Commercial Boilers, Steam Generators, and Process Heaters | October 9, 1997 | |
| Rule 232 | Biomass Suspension Boilers | Rescinded April 12, 2012 |
| Rule 233 (PDF) | Biomass Boilers | June 14, 2012 |
| Rule 234 (PDF) | Automotive Refinishing Operations | October 14, 2010 |
| Rule 235 (PDF) | Adhesives | October 11, 2012 |
| Rule 236 (PDF) | Wood Products Coating Operations | October 14, 2010 |
| Rule 237 | Municipal Landfills | Rescinded April 12, 2012 |
| Rule 238 (PDF) | Factory Coating Of Flat Wood Paneling | October 14, 2010 |
| Rule 239 (PDF) | Graphic Arts Operations | October 11, 2012 |
| Rule 240 (PDF) | Surface Preparation and Cleanup | December 11, 2003 |
| Rule 241 (PDF) | Crematories | April 11, 2013 |
| Rule 242 (PDF) | Stationary Internal Combustion Engines | April 10, 2003 |
| Rule 243 (PDF) | Polyester Resin Operations | April 10, 2003 |
| Rule 244 (PDF) | Semiconductor Operations | February 9, 1995 |
| Rule 245 (PDF) | Surface Coating of Metal Parts and Products | August 20, 2009 |
| Rule 246 (PDF) | Natural Gas-Fired Water Heaters | June 19, 1997 |
| Rule 247 (PDF) | Natural Gas-Fired Water Heaters, Small Boilers, and Process Heaters | February 13, 2014 |
| Rule 248 | N/A | N/A |
| Rule 249 (PDF) | Surface Coating of Plastic Parts and Products | August 8, 2013 |
| Rule 250 (PDF) | Stationary Gas Turbines | October 8, 2015 |
Regulation 3 - Open Burning
| Rule | Description | Adoption/Amendment Date |
|---|---|---|
| Rule 301 (PDF) | Nonagricultural Burning Smoke Management | August 9, 2018 |
| Rule 302 (PDF) | Agricultural Waste Burning Smoke Management | August 9, 2018 |
| Rule 303 (PDF) | Prescribed Burning Smoke Management | February 9, 2012 |
| Rule 304 (PDF) | Land Development Smoke Management | February 9, 2012 |
| Rule 305 (PDF) | Residential Allowable Burning | October 11, 2018 |
| Rule 306 (PDF) | Open Burning Of Nonindustrial at Designated Disposal Sites | February 9, 2012 |
Regulation 4 - Miscellaneous Provisions
| Rule | Description | Adoption/Amendment Date |
|---|---|---|
| Rule 401 (PDF) | Responsibility | May 24, 1977 |
| Rule 402 (PDF) | Authority To Inspect | May 24, 1977 |
| Rule 403 (PDF) | Responsibility Of Permittee | May 24, 1977 |
| Rule 404 (PDF) | Upset Conditions, Breakdown Or Scheduled Maintenance | June 19, 1979 |
| Rule 405 (PDF) | Separation Of Emissions | May 24, 1977 |
| Rule 406 (PDF) | Combination Of Emissions | October 19, 1993 |
| Rule 407 (PDF) | Circumvention | October 19, 1993 |
| Rule 408 (PDF) | Source Record Keeping And Reporting | October 19, 1993 |
| Rule 409 (PDF) | Public Records | May 24, 1977 |
| Record keeping For Volatile Organic Compound Emissions | November 3, 1994 | |
| Rule 411 (PDF) | Indemnification of District | February 14, 2008 |
Registration Requirements For Stationary And Portable Compression Ignition Engines Used in Agricultural Operations | August 11, 2011 |
Regulation 5 - Permits
| Rules | Description | Adoption/Amendment Date |
|---|---|---|
| Rule 501 (PDF) | General Permit Requirements | April 8, 2021 |
| New Source Review | August 12, 2021 | |
| Rule 503 (PDF) | Emission Statement | August 12, 2010 |
| Rule 504 (PDF) | Emission Reduction Credits | August 12, 2010 |
| Rule 505 (PDF) | Priority Reserve | September 21, 1993 |
| Rule 506 | Biomass Emission Credits | Rescinded April 12, 2012 |
| Rule 507 (PDF) | Federal Operating Permit Program | April 8, 2004 |
| Rule 508 (PDF) | General Conformity | August 8, 1996 |
| Rule 509 (PDF) | Transportation Conformity | November 3, 1994 |
| Rule 510 (PDF) | Violations And Determination Of Compliance - Title V | February 9, 1995 |
| Rule 511 (PDF) | Potential To Emit | June 8, 1995 |
| Rule 512 (PDF) | Request For Synthetic Minor Source Status | June 8, 1995 |
| Rule 513 (PDF) | Toxics New Source Review: Federal Clean Air Act Section 112(G) | August 12, 1999 |
| Rule 514 | Federal Major Modifications | Rescinded October 13, 2016 |
Stationary Rail Yard Control Emission Reduction Credits | February 19, 2015 | |
| Rice Straw Emission Reduction Credits | December 19, 2009 | |
Rule 517 | Permitting Requirements for Stationary Sources Emitting Greenhouse Gases | Rescinded 10/13/16 |
| Prevention of Significant Deterioration (PSD) Permit Program | October 13, 2016 |
Regulation 6 - Fees
| Rule | Description | Adoption/Amendment Date |
|---|---|---|
| Rule 601 (PDF) | Permit Fees | Amended: April 12, 2018 |
| Rule 602 (PDF) | Hearing Board Fees | June 14, 2001 |
| Rule 603 (PDF) | Analysis Fee | August 8, 1996 |
| Rule 604 (PDF) | Source Test Observation And Report Evaluation | August 8, 1996 |
| Rule 605 | N/A | N/A |
| Rule 606 | N/A | N/A |
| Rule 607 (PDF) | Burning Permit Fees | February 10, 2011 |
| Rule 608 (PDF) | Control Council Fee | February 10, 2011 |
| Rule 609 | N/A | |
| Rule 610 (PDF) | Air Toxics "Hot Spots" Fees | October 9, 2014 |
Regulation 7 - Procedure Before the Hearing Board
| Rule | Description | Adoption/Amendment Date |
|---|---|---|
| Rule 701 (PDF) | General | May 24, 1977 |
| Rule 702 (PDF) | Filing Petitions | April 21, 1981 |
| Rule 703 (PDF) | Contents Of Petition | May 24, 1977 |
| Rule 704 (PDF) | Petitions For Variances | May 24, 1977 |
| Rule 705 (PDF) | Appeal From Denial | May 24, 1977 |
| Rule 706 (PDF) | Failure To Comply With Rules | May 24, 1977 |
| Rule 707 (PDF) | Answers | May 24, 1977 |
| Rule 708 (PDF) | Dismissal Of Petition | May 24, 1977 |
| Rule 709 (PDF) | Place Of Hearing | May 24, 1977 |
| Rule 710 (PDF) | Notice Of Hearing | May 24, 1977 |
| Rule 711 (PDF) | Evidence | May 24, 1977 |
| Rule 712 (PDF) | Preliminary Matters | May 24, 1977 |
| Rule 713 (PDF) | Official Notice | May 24, 1977 |
| Rule 714 (PDF) | Continuances | May 24, 1977 |
| Rule 715 (PDF) | Decision | May 24, 1977 |
| Rule 716 (PDF) | Effective Date Of Decision | May 24, 1977 |
| Rule 717 (PDF) | Lack Of Permit | May 24, 1977 |
Regulation 8 - Enforcement
| Rule | Description | Adoption/Amendment Date |
|---|---|---|
| Rule 801 (PDF) | Enforcement | May 24, 1977 |
| Rule 802 (PDF) | Authority To Arrest | May 24, 1977 |
| Rule 803 (PDF) | Penalties | February 14, 2002 |
| Rule 804 (PDF) | Order For Abatement | May 24, 1977 |
| Rule 805 | Notice To Comply | Rescinded April 12, 2012 |
| Rule 806 (PDF) | Administrative Civil Penalties | April 13, 2000 |
Regulation 9 - Air Toxic Contaminants
| Rule | Description | Adoption/Amendment Date |
|---|---|---|
| Rule 901 | N/A (This was the Airborne Benzene Control Measure - Transfer Of Gasoline Into Vehicle Fuel Tanks. The California Air Resources Board's Air Toxic Control Measure (ATCM) is the current toxic regulation affecting gasoline that is applicable in Placer County. Other rules in Regulation 2 apply to Gasoline.) The California Air Resources Board's ATCM is the rule for this category of vapor recovery. | Rescinded |
| Rule 902 | Airborne Chromium Control Measure - Emissions Of Hexavalent Chromium From Chrome Plating and Anodizing Operations. The District has no sources that emit hexavalent chromium. | Rescinded April 12, 2012 |
| Rule 903 | Ethylene Oxide Airborne Toxic Control Measure For Sterilizers And Aerators. The District has no in-use ethylene oxide sterilizers. | Rescinded April 12, 2012 |
| Rule 904 | Airborne Toxic Control Measure - Hexavalent Chromium Emissions From Cooling Towers. The District has no sources that emit hexavalent chromium. | Rescinded April 12, 2012 |
| Rule 905 | Airborne Toxic Control Measure - Asbestos Containing Serpentine Rock In Surfacing Applications. The District will enforce the state ATCM. | Rescinded April 12, 2012 |
| Rule 906 | Airborne Toxic Control Measure - Medical Waste Incinerators. The District will enforce the state ATCM. | Rescinded April 12, 2012 |