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§ 52.70 Identification of plan.
(a) Purpose and scope. This section sets forth the applicable State implementation plan for the State of Alaska under section 110 of the Clean Air Act, 42 U.S.C. 7401-7671q and 40 CFR part 51 to meet national ambient air quality standards.
(b) Incorporation by reference. (1) Material listed in paragraph (c) of this section with an EPA approval date prior to February 10, 2022, 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 paragraph (c) of this section with EPA approval dates after February 10, 2022, will be incorporated by reference in the next update to the SIP compilation.
(2) The EPA Region 10 certifies that the rules and regulations provided by the 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 which have been approved as part of the State Implementation Plan as of February 10, 2022.
(3) Copies of the materials incorporated by reference may be inspected at the EPA Region 10 Office at 1200 Sixth Avenue, Seattle WA, 98101; or the National Archives and Records Administration (NARA). For information on the availability of this material at NARA, email fr.inspection@nara.gov, or go to: www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr-locations.html.
(c) EPA approved regulations.
Table 1 to paragraph (c)—EPA-Approved Alaska Regulations
| State citation | Title/subject | State effective date | EPA approval date | Explanations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska Administrative Code Title 18—Environmental Conservation, Chapter 50—Air Quality Control (18 AAC 50) | ||||
| 18 AAC 50—Article 1. Ambient Air Quality Management | ||||
| 18 AAC 50.005 | Purpose and Applicability of Chapter | 10/1/2004 | 8/14/2007, 72 FR 45378 | |
| 18 AAC 50.007 | Local Government Powers or Obligations Under a Local Air Quality Control Program | 2/28/2015 | 9/8/2017, 82 FR 42457 | |
| 18 AAC 50.010 | Ambient Air Quality Standards | 8/20/2016 | 8/28/2017, 82 FR 40712 | Except (8). |
| 18 AAC 50.015 | Air Quality Designations, Classifications, and Control Regions | 11/7/2020 | 2/10/2022, 87 FR 7722 | |
| 18 AAC 50.020 | Baseline Dates and Maximum Allowable Increases | 8/20/2016 | 8/28/2017, 82 FR 40712 | |
| 18 AAC 50.025 | Visibility and Other Special Protection Areas | 5/16/2022 | 8/9/2023, 88 FR 53793. | |
| 18 AAC 50.030 | State Air Quality Control Plan | 11/7/2020 | 2/10/2022, 87 FR 7722 | Except (a). |
| 18 AAC 50.035 | Documents, Procedures, and Methods Adopted by Reference | 4/16/2022 | 3/22/2023, 88 FR 17159 | Except (a)(6), (a)(9), and (b)(4). |
| 18 AAC 50.040 | Federal Standards Adopted by Reference | 4/16/2022 | 3/22/2023, 88 FR 17159 | Except (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (g), (j) and (k). |
| 18 AAC 50.045 | Prohibitions | 10/1/2004 | 8/14/2007, 72 FR 45378 | |
| 18 AAC 50.050 | Incinerator Emission Standards | 7/25/2008 | 9/19/2014, 79 FR 56268 | |
| 18 AAC 50.055 | Industrial Processes and Fuel-Burning Equipment | 9/15/2018 | 8/29/2019, 84 FR 45419 | Except (d)(2)(B). |
| 18 AAC 50.065 | Open Burning | 3/2/2016 | 9/8/2017, 82 FR 42457 | |
| 18 AAC 50.070 | Marine Vessel Visible Emission Standards | 6/21/1998 | 8/14/2007, 72 FR 45378 | |
| 18 AAC 50.075 | Solid Fuel-Fired Heating Device Visible Emission Standards | 11/18/2020 | 12/5/2023, 88 FR 84626 | except (d)(2). |
| 18 AAC 50.076 | Solid Fuel-Fired Heating Device Fuel Requirements; Requirements for Wood Sellers | 1/8/2020 | 9/24/2021, 86 FR 52997 | Except (g)(11). |
| 18 AAC 50.077 | Standards for Wood-Fired Heating Devices | 11/7/2020 | 2/10/2022, 87 FR 7722 | Except (g). |
| 18 AAC 50.078 | Additional Control Measures for a Serious PM-2.5 Nonattainment Area | 1/8/2020 | 9/24/2021, 86 FR 52997 | Except (c) and (d). |
| 18 AAC 50.079 | Provisions for Coal-Fired Heating Devices | 1/8/2020 | 9/24/2021, 86 FR 52997 | Except (e). |
| 18 AAC 50.100 | Nonroad Engines | 10/1/2004 | 8/14/2007, 72 FR 45378 | |
| 18 AAC 50.110 | Air Pollution Prohibited | 5/26/1972 | 5/31/1972, 37 FR 10842 | |
| 18 AAC 50—Article 2. Program Administration | ||||
| 18 AAC 50.200 | Information Requests | 10/1/2004 | 8/14/2007, 72 FR 45378 | |
| 18 AAC 50.201 | Ambient Air Quality Investigation | 10/1/2004 | 8/14/2007, 72 FR 45378 | |
| 18 AAC 50.205 | Certification | 11/7/2020 | 2/10/2022, 87 FR 7722 | |
| 18 AAC 50.215 | Ambient Air Quality Analysis Methods | 9/15/2018 | 8/29/2019, 84 FR 45419 | Except (a)(4). |
| 18 AAC 50.220 | Enforceable Test Methods | 9/15/2018 | 8/29/2019, 84 FR 45419 | Except (c)(1)(A), (B), (C), and (c)(2). |
| 18 AAC 50.225 | Owner-Requested Limits | 9/15/2018 | 8/29/2019, 84 FR 45419 | |
| 18 AAC 50.230 | Preapproved Emission Limits | 11/7/2020 | 2/10/2022, 87 FR 7722 | Except (d). |
| 18 AAC 50.245 | Air Quality Episodes and Advisories for Air Pollutants Other than PM-2.5 | 2/28/2015 | 9/8/2017, 82 FR 42457 | |
| 18 AAC 50.246 | Air Quality Episodes and Advisories for PM-2.5 | 2/28/2015 | 9/8/2017, 82 FR 42457 | |
| 18 AAC 50.250 | Procedures and Criteria for Revising Air Quality Classifications | 11/7/2020 | 2/10/2022, 87 FR 7722 | |
| 18 AAC 50.260 | Guidelines for Best Available Retrofit Technology under the Regional Haze Rule | 9/15/2018 | 8/29/2019, 84 FR 45419 | |
| 18 AAC 50.270 | Electronic Submission Requirements | 9/7/2022 | 3/22/2023, 88 FR 17159 | |
| 18 AAC 50.275 | Consistency of Reporting Methodologies | 9/7/2022 | 3/22/2023, 88 FR 17159 | |
| 18 AAC 50—Article 3. Major Stationary Source Permits | ||||
| 18 AAC 50.301 | Permit Continuity | 10/1/2004 | 8/14/2007, 72 FR 45378 | |
| 18 AAC 50.302 | Construction Permits | 9/14/2012 | 9/19/2014, 79 FR 56268 | Except (a)(3). |
| 18 AAC 50.306 | Prevention of Significant Deterioration (PSD) Permits | 1/4/2013 | 9/19/2014, 79 FR 56268 | |
| 18 AAC 50.311 | Nonattainment Area Major Stationary Source Permits | 11/7/2020 | 2/10/2022, 87 FR 7722 | |
| 18 AAC 50.345 | Construction, Minor and Operating Permits: Standard Permit Conditions | 9/15/2018 | 8/29/2019, 84 FR 45419 | Except (b), (c)(3), and (l). |
| 18 AAC 50—Article 4. User Fees | ||||
| 18 AAC 50.400 | Permit Administration Fees | 9/7/2022 | 3/22/2023, 88 FR 17159 | Except (a), (b), (c), and (i). |
| 18 AAC 50—Article 5. Minor Permits | ||||
| 18 AAC 50.502 | Minor Permits for Air Quality Protection | 5/16/2022 | 8/9/2023, 88 FR 53793 | |
| 18 AAC 50.508 | Minor Permits Requested by the Owner or Operator | 12/9/2010 | 9/19/2014, 79 FR 56268 | |
| 18 AAC 50.510 | Minor Permit—Title V Permit Interface | 12/9/2010 | 9/19/2014, 79 FR 56268 | |
| 18 AAC 50.540 | Minor Permit: Application | 5/16/2022 | 8/9/2023, 88 FR 53793 | |
| 18 AAC 50.542 | Minor Permit: Review and Issuance | 5/16/2022 | 8/9/2023, 88 FR 53793 | |
| 18 AAC 50.544 | Minor Permits: Content | 12/9/2010 | 9/19/2014, 79 FR 56268 | |
| 18 AAC 50.546 | Minor Permits: Revisions | 7/15/2008 | 9/19/2014, 79 FR 56268 | Except (b). |
| 18 AAC 50.560 | General Minor Permits | 9/15/2018 | 8/29/2019, 84 FR 45419 | |
| 18 AAC 50—Article 7. Transportation Conformity | ||||
| 18 AAC 50.700 | Purpose | 4/17/2015 | 9/8/2015; 80 FR 53735 | |
| 18 AAC 50.705 | Applicability | 4/17/2015 | 9/8/2015; 80 FR 53735 | |
| 18 AAC 50.712 | Agency Responsibilities | 4/17/2015 | 9/8/2015; 80 FR 53735 | |
| 18 AAC 50.715 | Interagency Consultation Procedures | 3/2/2016 | 8/28/2017, 82 FR 40712 | |
| 18 AAC 50.720 | Public Involvement | 3/2/2016 | 8/28/2017, 82 FR 40712 | |
| 18 AAC 50.740 | Written Comments | 4/17/2015 | 9/8/2015, 80 FR 53735 | |
| 18 AAC 50.745 | Resolving Conflicts | 4/17/2015 | 9/8/2015, 80 FR 53735 | |
| 18 AAC 50.750 | Exempt Projects | 4/17/2015 | 9/8/2015, 80 FR 53735 | |
| 18 AAC 50—Article 9. General Provisions | ||||
| 18 AAC 50.900 | Small Business Assistance Program | 10/1/2004 | 8/14/2007, 72 FR 45378 | |
| 18 AAC 50.990 | Definitions | 11/7/2020 | 2/10/2022, 87 FR 7722 | |
| Alaska Administrative Code Title 18—Environmental Conservation, Chapter 52—Emissions Inspection and Maintenance Requirements (18 AAC 52) | ||||
| 18 AAC 52—Article 1. Emissions Inspection and Maintenance Requirements | ||||
| 18 AAC 52.005 | Applicability and General Requirements | 5/17/2008 | 3/22/2010, 75 FR 13436 | |
| 18 AAC 52.007 | Suspension and Reestablishment of I/M Requirements | 5/17/2008 | 3/22/2010, 75 FR 13436 | |
| 18 AAC 52.010 | I/M Program Administration Office | 2/18/2006 | 3/22/2010, 75 FR 13436 | |
| 18 AAC 52.015 | Motor Vehicle Maintenance Requirements | 2/18/2006 | 3/22/2010, 75 FR 13436 | |
| 18 AAC 52.020 | Certificate of Inspection Requirements | 2/18/2006 | 3/22/2010, 75 FR 13436 | |
| 18 AAC 52.025 | Visual Identification of Certificate of Inspection, Waivers, and Exempt Vehicles | 2/18/2006 | 3/22/2010, 75 FR 13436 | |
| 18 AAC 52.030 | Department-Administered I/M Program | 2/1/1994 | 4/5/1995, 60 FR 17232 | |
| 18 AAC 52.035 | I/M Program Administered by an Implementing Agency | 3/27/2002 | 3/22/2010, 75 FR 13436 | |
| 18 AAC 52.037 | Reporting Requirements for an I/M Program Administered by an Implementing Agency | 2/18/2006 | 3/22/2010, 75 FR 13436 | |
| 18 AAC 52.040 | Centralized Inspection Program | 2/1/1994 | 4/5/1995, 60 FR 17232 | |
| 18 AAC 52.045 | Decentralized Inspection Program | 2/1/1994 | 4/5/1995, 60 FR 17232 | |
| 18 AAC 52.050 | Emissions Standards | 3/27/2002 | 3/22/2010, 75 FR 13436 | |
| 18 AAC 52.055 | Alternative Requirements, Standards and Test Procedures | 1/1/2000 | 1/8/2002, 67 FR 822 | |
| 18 AAC 52.060 | Waivers | 5/17/2008 | 3/22/2010, 75 FR 13436 | |
| 18 AAC 52.065 | Emissions-Related Repair Cost Minimum | 1/1/2000 | 1/8/2002, 67 FR 822 | |
| 18 AAC 52.070 | Referee Facility | 3/27/2002 | 3/22/2010, 75 FR 13436 | |
| 18 AAC 52.075 | Kit Cars and Custom-Manufactured Vehicles | 2/1/1994 | 4/5/1995, 60 FR 17232 | |
| 18 AAC 52.080 | Grey Market Vehicles | 3/27/2002 | 3/22/2010, 75 FR 13436 | |
| 18 AAC 52.085 | Vehicle Modifications | 2/18/2006 | 3/22/2010, 75 FR 13436 | |
| 18 AAC 52.090 | Repair of Nonconforming Vehicles | 1/1/1998 | 12/29/1999, 64 FR 72940 | |
| 18 AAC 52.095 | Minimum Certification Requirements | 1/1/1998 | 12/29/1999, 64 FR 72940 | |
| 18 AAC 52.100 | Enforcement Procedures for Violations by Motorists | 12/14/2006 | 3/22/2010, 75 FR 13436 | |
| 18 AAC 52.105 | Enforcement Procedures for Violations by Certified Mechanics or Stations | 1/1/2000 | 1/8/2002, 67 FR 822 | |
| 18 AAC 52—Article 4. Certification Requirements | ||||
| 18 AAC 52.400 | Mechanic Certification | 1/1/1998 | 12/29/1999, 64 FR 72940 | |
| 18 AAC 52.405 | Certified Mechanic Examinations | 3/27/2002 | 3/22/2010, 75 FR 13436 | |
| 18 AAC 52.410 | Training Course Certification | 2/18/2006 | 3/22/2010, 75 FR 13436 | |
| 18 AAC 52.415 | I/M Station Certification | 1/1/2000 | 1/8/2002, 67 FR 822 | |
| 18 AAC 52.420 | Equipment Certification | 1/1/2000 | 1/8/2002, 67 FR 822 | |
| 18 AAC 52.425 | Renewal of Certification | 1/1/1998 | 12/29/1999, 64 FR 72940 | |
| 18 AAC 52.430 | Duty to Report Change in Status | 2/1/1994 | 4/5/1995, 60 FR 17232 | |
| 18 AAC 52.440 | Monitoring of Certified Mechanics and Stations | 1/1/2000 | 1/8/2002, 67 FR 822 | |
| 18 AAC 52.445 | Suspension or Revocation of Certification | 2/1/1994 | 4/5/1995, 60 FR 17232 | |
| 18 AAC 52—Article 5. Certified Station Requirements | ||||
| 18 AAC 52.500 | General Operating Requirements | 1/1/2000 | 1/8/2002, 67 FR 822 | |
| 18 AAC 52.505 | Display of Certified Station Sign | 2/1/1994 | 4/5/1995, 60 FR 17232 | |
| 18 AAC 52.510 | Display of Certificates | 2/18/2006 | 3/22/2010, 75 FR 13436 | |
| 18 AAC 52.515 | Inspection Charges | 2/18/2006 | 3/22/2010, 75 FR 13436 | |
| 18 AAC 52.520 | Required Tools and Equipment | 2/18/2006 | 3/22/2010, 75 FR 13436 | |
| 18 AAC 52.525 | Remote Station Operation | 1/1/2000 | 1/8/2002, 67 FR 822 | |
| 18 AAC 52.527 | Prescreening Prohibited | 1/1/2000 | 1/8/2002, 67 FR 822 | |
| 18 AAC 52.530 | Preliminary Inspection | 1/1/2000 | 1/8/2002, 67 FR 822 | |
| 18 AAC 52.535 | Test Abort Conditions | 3/27/2002 | 3/22/2010, 75 FR 13436 | |
| 18 AAC 52.540 | Official I/M Testing | 3/27/2002 | 3/22/2010, 75 FR 13436 | |
| 18 AAC 52.545 | Parts on Order | 1/1/1998 | 12/29/1999, 64 FR 72940 | |
| 18 AAC 52.546 | Unavailable Parts | 1/1/1998 | 12/29/1999, 64 FR 72940 | |
| 18 AAC 52.550 | Recordkeeping Requirements | 2/1/1994 | 4/5/1995, 60 FR 17232 | |
| 18 AAC 52—Article 9. General Provisions | ||||
| 18 AAC 52.990 | Definitions | 2/18/2006 | 3/22/2010, 75 FR 13436 | |
| Alaska Administrative Code Title 18—Environmental Conservation, Chapter 53—Fuel Requirements for Motor Vehicles (18 AAC 53) | ||||
| 18 AAC 53—Article 1. Oxygenated Gasoline Requirements | ||||
| 18 AAC 53.005 | Purpose and Applicability; General Requirements | 10/31/1997 | 12/29/1999, 64 FR 72940 | |
| 18 AAC 53.007 | Dispenser Labeling | 10/31/1997 | 12/29/1999, 64 FR 72940 | |
| 18 AAC 53.010 | Control Periods and Control Areas | 2/20/2004 | 6/23/2004, 69 FR 34935 | |
| 18 AAC 53.020 | Required Oxygen Content | 10/31/1997 | 12/29/1999, 64 FR 72940 | |
| 18 AAC 53.030 | Sampling, Testing and Oxygen Content Calculations | 10/31/1997 | 12/29/1999, 64 FR 72940 | |
| 18 AAC 53.035 | Per Gallon Method of Compliance | 10/31/1997 | 12/29/1999, 64 FR 72940 | |
| 18 AAC 53.040 | Averaging Oxygen Content Method of Compliance | 10/31/1997 | 12/29/1999, 64 FR 72940 | |
| 18 AAC 53.045 | Oxygen Credits and Debits | 10/31/1997 | 12/29/1999, 64 FR 72940 | |
| 18 AAC 53.060 | Oxygenated Gasoline Blending | 10/31/1997 | 12/29/1999, 64 FR 72940 | |
| 18 AAC 53.070 | Registration and Permit | 10/31/1997 | 12/29/1999, 64 FR 72940 | |
| 18 AAC 53.080 | Car Fees | 12/30/2000 | 1/08/2002, 67 FR 822 | |
| 18 AAC 53.090 | Recordkeeping | 10/31/1997 | 12/29/1999, 64 FR 72940 | |
| 18 AAC 53.100 | Reporting | 10/31/1997 | 12/29/1999, 64 FR 72940 | |
| 18 AAC 53.105 | Product Transfer Document | 10/31/1997 | 12/29/1999, 64 FR 72940 | |
| 18 AAC 53.120 | Inspection and Sampling | 10/31/1997 | 12/29/1999, 64 FR 72940 | |
| 18 AAC 53.130 | Liability for Violation | 10/31/1997 | 12/29/1999, 64 FR 72940 | |
| 18 AAC 53.140 | Defenses for Violation | 10/31/1997 | 12/29/1999, 64 FR 72940 | |
| 18 AAC 53.150 | Temporary Variances | 10/31/1997 | 12/29/1999, 64 FR 72940 | |
| 18 AAC 53.160 | Quality Assurance Program | 10/31/1997 | 12/29/1999, 64 FR 72940 | |
| 18 AAC 53.170 | Attest Engagements | 10/31/1997 | 12/29/1999, 64 FR 72940 | |
| 18 AAC 53.190 | Suspension and Reestablishment of Control Period | 2/20/2004 | 6/23/2004, 69 FR 34935 | |
| 18 AAC 53—Article 9. General Provisions | ||||
| 18 AAC 53.990 | Definitions | 10/31/1997 | 12/29/1999, 64 FR 72940 | |