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§ 52.170 Identification of plan.
(a) Purpose and scope. This section sets forth the applicable State Implementation Plan (SIP) for Arkansas under section 110 of the Clean Air Act, 42 U.S.C. 7410, and 40 CFR part 51 to meet national ambient air quality standards.
(b) Incorporation by reference. (1) Material listed in paragraphs (c) and (d) of this section with an EPA approval date prior to December 1, 2005, was approved for incorporation by reference by the Director of the Federal Register in accordance with 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR part 51. Material is incorporated as it exists on the date of the approval, and notice of any change in the material will be published in the Federal Register. Entries in paragraphs (c) and (d) of this section with EPA approval dates after December 1, 2005, will be incorporated by reference in the next update to the SIP compilation.
(2) EPA Region 6 certifies that the rules/regulations provided by EPA in the SIP compilation at the addresses in paragraph (b)(3) of this section are an exact duplicate of the officially promulgated State rules/regulations that have been approved as part of the State implementation plan as of December 1, 2005.
(3) Copies of the materials incorporated by reference may be inspected at https://www.epa.gov/sips-ar or the Environmental Protection Agency, Region 6, 1201 Elm Street, Suite 500, Dallas, Texas 75270–2102. If you wish to obtain material from the EPA Regional Office, please call (800) 887–6063 or (214) 665–2760.
(c) EPA approved regulations.
EPA-Approved Regulations in the Arkansas SIP
| State citation | Title/subject | State submittal/effective date | EPA approval date | Explanation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Regulation No. 19: Regulations of the Arkansas Plan of Implementation for Air Pollution Control | ||||
| Chapter 1: Title, Intent and Purpose | ||||
| Reg. 19.101 | Title | 3/24/2017 | 8/8/2018, 83 FR 38964 | |
| Reg. 19.102 | Applicability | 2/3/2005 | 4/12/2007, 72 FR 18394 | |
| Reg. 19.103 | Intent and Construction | 3/24/2017 | 8/8/2018, 83 FR 38964 | |
| Reg. 19.104 | Severability | 11/18/2012 | 3/4/2015, 80 FR 11573 | |
| Chapter 2: Definitions | ||||
| Chapter 2 | Definitions | 9/27/2019 | 2/12/2021, 86 FR 9290 | |
| Chapter 3: Protection of the National Ambient Air Quality Standards | ||||
| Reg. 19.301 | Purpose | 3/24/2017 | 8/8/2018, 83 FR 38964 | |
| Reg. 19.302 | Department Responsibilities | 2/3/2005 | 4/12/2007, 72 FR 18394 | |
| Reg. 19.303 | Regulated Sources Responsibilities | 2/3/2005 | 4/12/2007, 72 FR 18394 | |
| Reg. 19.304 | Delegated Federal Programs | 3/24/2017 | 8/8/2018, 83 FR 38964 | |
| Chapter 4: Minor Source Review | ||||
| Reg. 19.401 | General Applicability | 3/24/2017 | 6/29/2018, 83 FR 30553 | Includes supplemental information provided on 11/30/2015, 5/26/2016, 7/5/2017, and 3/16/2018. |
| Reg. 19.402 | Approval Criteria | 2/3/2005 | 4/12/2007, 72 FR 18394 | |
| Reg. 19.403 | Owner/Operator's Responsibilities | 2/3/2005 | 4/12/2007, 72 FR 18394 | |
| Reg. 19.404 | Required Information | 2/3/2005 | 4/12/2007, 72 FR 18394 | |
| Reg. 19.405 | Action on Application | 3/24/2017 | 8/23/2019, 84 FR 44235 | |
| Reg. 19.406 | Public Participation | 3/24/2017 | 8/23/2019, 84 FR 44235 | |
| Reg. 19.407 | Permit Amendments | 3/24/2017 | 8/23/2019, 84 FR 44235 | |
| Reg. 19.408 | Exemption from Permitting | 2/3/2005 | 4/12/2007, 72 FR 18394 | |
| Reg. 19.409 | Transition | 2/3/2005 | 4/12/2007, 72 FR 18394 | |
| Reg. 19.410 | Permit Revocation and Cancellation | 2/3/2005 | 4/12/2007, 72 FR 18394 | |
| Reg. 19.411 | General Permits | 7/26/2010 | 8/23/2019, 84 FR 44235 | |
| Reg. 19.412 | Dispersion Modeling | 3/24/2017 | 8/23/2019, 84 FR 44235 | |
| Reg. 19.413 | Confidentiality | 7/26/2010 | 8/23/2019, 84 FR 44235 | |
| Reg. 19.414 | Operational Flexibility-Applicant's Duty to Apply for Alternative Scenarios | 7/26/2010 | 8/23/2019, 84 FR 44235 | |
| Reg. 19.415 | Changes Resulting in No Emissions Increases | 3/24/2017 | 8/23/2019, 84 FR 44235 | |
| Reg. 19.416 | Permit Flexibility | 7/26/2010 | 8/23/2019, 84 FR 44235 | |
| Reg. 19.417 | Registration | 7/26/2010 | 6/29/2018, 83 FR 30553 | Includes supplemental information provided on 11/30/2015, 5/26/2016, 7/5/2017, and 3/16/2018. |
| Chapter 5: General Emission Limitations Applicability to Equipment | ||||
| Reg. 19.501 | Purpose | 2/3/2005 | 4/12/2007, 72 FR 18394 | |
| Reg. 19.502 | General Regulations | 3/24/2017 | 8/8/2018, 83 FR 38964 | |
| Reg. 19.503 | Visible Emission Regulations | 1/25/2009 | 3/4/2015, 80 FR 11573 | |
| Reg. 19.504 | Stack Height/Dispersion Regulations | 3/24/2017 | 8/8/2018, 83 FR 38964 | |
| Reg. 19.505 | Revised Emissions Limitation | 1/25/2009 | 3/4/2015, 80 FR 11573 | |
| Chapter 6: Upset and Emergency Conditions | ||||
| Reg. 19.601 | Upset Conditions | 1/25/2009 | 3/4/2015, 80 FR 11573 | |
| Chapter 7: Sampling, Monitoring, and Reporting Requirements | ||||
| Reg. 19.701 | Purpose | 2/3/2005 | 4/12/2007, 72 FR 18394 | |
| Reg. 19.702 | Air Emissions Sampling | 3/24/2017 | 8/23/2019, 84 FR 44235 | |
| Reg. 19.703 | Continuous Emissions Monitoring | 3/24/2017 | 8/23/2019, 84 FR 44235 | |
| Reg. 19.704 | Notice of Completion | 2/3/2005 | 4/12/2007, 72 FR 18394 | |
| Reg. 19.705 | Recordkeeping and Reporting Requirements | 6/22/2007 | 1/15/2009, 74 FR 2383 | |
| Reg. 19.706 | Public Availability of Emissions Data | 2/3/2005 | 4/12/2007, 72 FR 18394 | |
| Chapter 9: Prevention of Significant Deterioration | ||||
| Reg. 19.901 | Title | 3/24/2017 | 8/23/2019, 84 FR 44235 | |
| Reg. 19.902 | Purposes | 1/25/2009 | 4/2/2013, 78 FR 19596 | |
| Reg. 19.903 | Definitions | 3/24/2017 | 8/23/2019, 84 FR 44235 | |
| Reg. 19.904 | Adoption of Regulations | 3/24/2017 | 8/23/2019, 84 FR 44235 | |
| Chapter 10: Regulations for the Control of Volatile Organic Compounds in Pulaski County | ||||
| Reg. 19.1001 | Title | 2/3/2005 | 4/12/2007, 72 FR 18394 | |
| Reg. 19.1002 | Purpose | 1/25/2009 | 3/4/2015, 80 FR 11573 | |
| Reg. 19.1003 | Definitions | 1/25/2009 | 3/4/2015, 80 FR 11573 | |
| Reg. 19.1004 | General Provisions | 1/25/2009, 5/12/2022 | 3/4/2015, 80 FR 11573, 10/23/2023, 88 FR 72686 | Reg. 19.1004(H) is no longer in SIP, 10/23/2023. |
| Reg. 19.1005 | Provisions for Specific Processes | 1/25/2009 | 3/4/2015, 80 FR 11573 | |
| Reg. 19.1006 | Severability | 2/3/2005 | 4/12/2007, 72 FR 18394 | |
| Chapter 11: Major Source Permitting Procedures | ||||
| Chapter 11 | Major Source Permitting Procedures | 3/24/2017 | 8/23/2019, 84 FR 44235 | |
| Chapter 13: Stage I Vapor Recovery | ||||
| Reg. 19.1301 | Provisions for Specific Processes | 1/25/2009 | 3/4/2015, 80 FR 11573 | |
| Reg. 19.1302 | Applicability | 2/3/2005 | 4/12/2007, 72 FR 18394 | |
| Reg. 19.1303 | Definitions | 3/24/2017 | 8/8/2018, 83 FR 38964 | |
| Reg. 19.1304 | Exemptions | 2/3/2005 | 4/12/2007, 72 FR 18394 | |
| Reg. 19.1305 | Prohibited Activities | 2/3/2005 | 4/12/2007, 72 FR 18394 | |
| Reg. 19.1306 | Record Keeping | 2/3/2005 | 4/12/2007, 72 FR 18394 | |
| Reg. 19.1307 | Inspections | 2/3/2005 | 4/12/2007, 72 FR 18394 | |
| Reg. 19.1308 | Vapor Recovery Systems | 3/24/2017 | 8/8/2018, 83 FR 38964 | |
| Reg. 19.1309 | Gasoline Delivery Vessels | 2/3/2005 | 4/12/2007, 72 FR 18394 | |
| Reg. 19.1310 | Owner/Operator Responsibility | 2/3/2005 | 4/12/2007, 72 FR 18394 | |
| Reg. 19.1311 | Test Methods | 2/3/2005 | 4/12/2007, 72 FR 18394 | |
| Reg. 19.1312 | Effective Date | 2/3/2005 | 4/12/2007, 72 FR 18394 | |
| Chapter 14—CAIR NOXOzone Season Trading Program General Provisions | ||||
| Reg. 19.1401 | Adoption of Regulations | 3/24/2017 | 8/8/2018, 83 FR 38964 | |
| Reg. 19.1402 | State Trading Budget | 7/15/2007 | 9/26/2007, 72 FR 54556 | |
| Reg. 19.1403 | Timing Requirements for CAIR NOX Ozone Season Allowance Allocations | 7/15/2007 | 9/26/2007, 72 FR 54556 | |
| Reg. 19.1404 | CAIR NOX Ozone Season Allowance Allocations | 9/16/2009 | 4/17/2014, 79 FR 21631 | |
| Chapter 15: Regional Haze | ||||
| Reg. 19.1501 | Purpose | 1/25/2009 | 3/12/2012, 77 FR 14604 | |
| Reg. 19.1502 | Definitions | 3/24/2017 | 8/8/2018, 83 FR 38964 | |
| Reg. 19.1503 | BART Eligible Sources | 1/25/2009 | 3/12/2012, 77 FR 14604 | |
| Reg. 19.1504 | Facilities Subject-to-BART | 3/24/2017 | 8/8/2018, 83 FR 38964 | |
| Reg. 19.1505 | BART Requirements | 1/25/2009 | 3/12/2012, 77 FR 14604 | The following portions of Reg. 19.1505 are disapproved: (A)(1) and (2), (B), (C), (D)(1) and (2), (E), (F)(1) and (2), (G)(1) and (2), (H), (I)(1) and (2), (J)(1) and (2), (K), (L), (M)(1), and (N). |
| Reg. 19.1506 | Compliance Provisions | 1/25/2009 | 3/12/2012, 77 FR 14604 | The requirement to demonstrate compliance with the BART limits listed in Reg. 19.1505 (A)(1) and (2), (B), (C), (D)(1) and (2), (E), (F)(1) and (2), (G)(1) and (2), (H), (I)(1) and (2), (J)(1) and (2), (K), (L), (M)(1), and (N) is disapproved. |
| Reg. 19.1507 | Permit Reopening | 1/25/2009 | 3/12/2012, 77 FR 14604 | |
| Appendix A: Insignificant Activities List | ||||
| Appendix A | Insignificant Activities List | 3/24/2017 | 8/23/2019, 84 FR 44235 | |
| Appendix B: National Ambient Air Quality Standards List | ||||
| Appendix B | National Ambient Air Quality Standards List | 9/27/2019 | 2/12/2021, 86 FR 9290 | |
| Regulation 26: Regulations of the Arkansas Operating Permit Program | ||||
| Chapter 3: Requirements for Permit Applicability | ||||
| Reg. 26.301 | Requirement for a permit | 7/26/2010 | 8/23/2019, 84 FR 44235 | |
| Reg. 26.302 | Sources subject to permitting | 3/24/2017 | 8/23/2019, 84 FR 44235 | |
| Chapter 4: Applications for Permits | ||||
| Reg. 26.401 | Duty to apply | 3/24/2017 | 8/23/2019, 84 FR 44235 | |
| Reg. 26.402 | Standard application form and required information | 3/24/2017 | 8/23/2019, 84 FR 44235 | |
| Reg. 26.407 | Complete application | 3/24/2017 | 8/23/2019, 84 FR 44235 | |
| Reg. 26.409 | Applicant's duty to supplement correct application | 7/26/2010 | 8/23/2019, 84 FR 44235 | |
| Reg. 26.410 | Certification by responsible official | 7/26/2010 | 8/23/2019, 84 FR 44235 | |
| Chapter 5: Action on Application | ||||
| Reg. 26.501 | Action on part 70 permit applications | 7/26/2010 | 8/23/2019, 84 FR 44235 | |
| Reg. 26.502 | Final action on permit application | 3/24/2017 | 8/23/2019, 84 FR 44235 | |
| Chapter 6: Permit Review by the Public, Affected States, and EPA | ||||
| Reg. 26.601 | Applicability | 7/26/2010 | 8/23/2019, 84 FR 44235 | |
| Reg. 26.602 | Public participation | 3/24/2017 | 8/23/2019, 84 FR 44235 | |
| Reg. 26.603 | Transmission of permit information to the Administrator | 3/24/2017 | 8/23/2019, 84 FR 44235 | |
| Reg. 26.604 | Review of draft permit by affected States | 3/24/2017 | 8/23/2019, 84 FR 44235 | |
| Regulation No. 31: Nonattainment New Source Review Requirements | ||||
| Chapter 1: Title, Intent, and Purpose | ||||
| Reg. 31.101 | Title | 7/3/2006 | 4/12/2007, 72 FR 18394 | |
| Reg. 31.102 | Applicability | 7/3/2006 | 4/12/2007, 72 FR 18394 | |
| Reg. 31.103 | Severability | 7/3/2006 | 4/12/2007, 72 FR 18394 | |
| Chapter 2: Definitions | ||||
| Chapter 2 | Definitions | 7/3/2006 | 4/12/2007, 72 FR 18394 | |
| Chapter 3: Preconstruction review | ||||
| Reg. 31.301 | Requirement for a Permit | 7/3/2006 | 4/12/2007, 72 FR 18394 | |
| Reg. 31.302 | Required Information | 7/3/2006 | 4/12/2007, 72 FR 18394 | |
| Reg. 31.303 | Approval Criteria | 7/3/2006 | 4/12/2007, 72 FR 18394 | |
| Reg. 31.304 | Offsets | 7/3/2006 | 4/12/2007, 72 FR 18394 | |
| Reg. 31.305 | Zones Targeted for Economic Development | 7/3/2006 | 4/12/2007, 72 FR 18394 | |
| Reg. 31.306 | Control Technology Information | 7/3/2006 | 4/12/2007, 72 FR 18394 | |
| Reg. 31.307 | Approval to Construct | 7/3/2006 | 4/12/2007, 72 FR 18394 | |
| Reg. 31.308 | Applicability of Nonattainment Review | 7/3/2006 | 4/12/2007, 72 FR 18394 | |
| Reg. 31.309 | Applicability of Other Regulations | 7/3/2006 | 4/12/2007, 72 FR 18394 | |
| Chapter 4: Applicability Tests | ||||
| Reg. 31.401 | Actual-to-Projected-Actual Applicability Test | 7/3/2006 | 4/12/2007, 72 FR 18394 | |
| Reg. 31.402 | Actual-to-Potential Test | 7/3/2006 | 4/12/2007, 72 FR 18394 | |
| Reg. 31.403 | [Reserved] | 7/3/2006 | 4/12/2007, 72 FR 18394 | |
| Reg. 31.404 | [Reserved] | 7/3/2006 | 4/12/2007, 72 FR 18394 | |
| Reg. 31.405 | Emission Baseline Credits | 7/3/2006 | 4/12/2007, 72 FR 18394 | |
| Reg. 31.406 | Relaxation of Limits | 7/3/2006 | 4/12/2007, 72 FR 18394 | |
| Reg. 31.407 | Modifications to Existing Units | 7/3/2006 | 4/12/2007, 72 FR 18394 | |
| Reg. 31.408 | Public Availability of Information | 7/3/2006 | 4/12/2007, 72 FR 18394 | |
| Reg. 31.409 | Applicability of Nitrogen Oxides | 7/3/2006 | 4/12/2007, 72 FR 18394 | |
| Reg. 31.410 | Offset Requirements | 7/3/2006 | 4/12/2007, 72 FR 18394 | |
| Reg. 31.411 | PM10 Precursors | 7/3/2006 | 4/12/2007, 72 FR 18394 | |
| Chapter 5: [Reserved] | ||||
| Chapter 6: [Reserved] | ||||
| Chapter 7: [Reserved] | ||||
| Chapter 8: Actual PALS | ||||
| Reg. 31.801 | Applicability | 7/3/2006 | 4/12/2007, 72 FR 18394 | |
| Reg. 31.802 | Definitions | 7/3/2006 | 4/12/2007, 72 FR 18394 | |
| Reg. 31.803 | Permit Application Requirements | 7/3/2006 | 4/12/2007, 72 FR 18394 | |
| Reg. 31.804 | General Requirements for Establishing PALs | 7/3/2006 | 4/12/2007, 72 FR 18394 | |
| Reg. 31.805 | Public Participation Requirement for PALs | 7/3/2006 | 4/12/2007, 72 FR 18394 | |
| Reg. 31.806 | Setting the 10-year Actuals PAL Level | 7/3/2006 | 4/12/2007, 72 FR 18394 | |
| Reg. 31.807 | Contents of the PAL Permit | 7/3/2006 | 4/12/2007, 72 FR 18394 | |
| Reg. 31.808 | Reopening of the PAL Permit | 7/3/2006 | 4/12/2007, 72 FR 18394 | |
| Reg. 31.809 | PAL Effective Period | 7/3/2006 | 4/12/2007, 72 FR 18394 | |
| Reg. 31.810 | Expiration of a PAL | 7/3/2006 | 4/12/2007, 72 FR 18394 | |
| Reg. 31.811 | Renewal of a PAL | 7/3/2006 | 4/12/2007, 72 FR 18394 | |
| Reg. 31.812 | Increasing a PAL During the PAL Effective Period | 7/3/2006 | 4/12/2007, 72 FR 18394 | |
| Reg. 31.813 | Monitoring Requirements for PALs | 7/3/2006 | 4/12/2007, 72 FR 18394 | |
| Reg. 31.814 | Recordkeeping Requirements | 7/3/2006 | 4/12/2007, 72 FR 18394 | |
| Reg. 31.815 | Reporting and Notification Requirements | 7/3/2006 | 4/12/2007, 72 FR 18394 | |
| Reg. 31.816 | Transition Requirements | 7/3/2006 | 4/12/2007, 72 FR 18394 | |
| Chapter 9: Effective Date | ||||
| Reg. 31.901 | Effective Date | 7/3/2006 | 4/12/2007, 72 FR 18394 | |
| Regulation No. 9: Fee Regulation | ||||
| Chapter 1 | Title | 7/9/2012 | 4/30/2015, 80 FR 24216 | |
| Chapter 2 | Definitions | 7/9/2012 | 4/30/2015, 80 FR 24216 | The following definitions do not relate to the air program and are not being approved into the SIP: “Category”, “Certificate”, “Confined Animal Operation”, “Discretionary Major Facility”, “Evaluation”, “Laboratory“, “Major Municipal Facility”, “Non-Municipal Major Facility”, “Parameter”, “Program”. |
| Chapter 3 | Permit Fee Payment | 7/9/2012 | 4/30/2015, 80 FR 24216 | |
| Chapter 5 | Air Permit Fees | 7/9/2012 | 4/30/2015, 80 FR 24216 | |
| Chapter 9 | Administrative Procedures | 7/9/2012 | 4/30/2015, 80 FR 24216 | |