Reading AQMD Rules
Some AQMD rules are administrative in nature, but many
relate to a specific type of operation or source of pollution. Because knowledge
about air pollution is constantly growing, these rules and regulations are
in a dynamic state, constantly changing.
Each regulation is broken down into a number of rules, each of
which deals with a specific topic. For instance, Regulation II
deals with permits, while Rules 201 through 221 pertain to specific
types of permits, how they are granted and administered, and their
impact.
At a minimum,
most non-administrative AQMD rules include:
- A statement of general applicability of the rule to certain processes or
operations
- Definitions of terms
- Requirements of the rule
- Allowances or exemptions
Reading the statement of general applicability will help you decided
if the rule applies to a specific process or operation.
After determining that a rule applies, you may wish to review the
definitions to
learn which terms are essential to understanding the requirements of the rule.
Although a rule may apply to certain categories
of operations, some specific types of operations within those categories may be
exempt from rule requirements. Reading the exemptions next will enable you to
determine whether your operation remains subject to the requirements of the
rule.
For operations covered by the rule, reviewing the
specific requirements will reveal the conditions or standards that must be met
to achieve or maintain compliance. In some cases, there may be more than one way
to comply with the rule.
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Why Use PDF Files?
HTML, the code used to create Web pages, cannot maintain all of the
formatting and presentation for many documents, especially in documents that
contain tables, charts, formulas, or are highly formatted. In such cases,
another process called Portable Document Format (PDF) is used to display the document. The PDF process maintains the look, presentation,
and integrity of the
original document.
PDF files also provide accessibility to a wide range of users. PDF files can be viewed across multiple platforms (MAC, PC, UNIX)
using the appropriate reader for that platform. Please be sure to use the
most current reader from Adobe to ensure compatibility for all PDF files.
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How to Use PDF Files
Please follow these instructions for downloading and using any of the
PDF files.
- Depending on your browser settings, when you click on one of the file
links on the Rule Book pages, one of two things will happen:
- You may be prompted for the location to which you will be saving the
downloaded file. If this happens, enter the location (or accept the
default) and proceed with the download. Continue with step 2.
- Your browser may open the PDF file right in the browser itself.
If this happens, you can either view the PDF file immediately, then save it or
print it. If you save it for later use, go on to step 2.
- When the file has been saved to your hard drive, make sure you have
Adobe Acrobat Reader installed. If you do not,
please click
here to get this free software. Follow Adobe's instructions to install
the program. When you are done, go to step 3.
- Start up Adobe Acrobat Reader.
From the File menu, select Open.
Select
the drive and directory to which you saved the PDF file, then select the PDF
file itself. Click Open.
- View and/or print the file.
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Blind and Visually Impaired Users
Adobe conversion tools allow blind and visually impaired users whose screen reader software is not compatible
with the Adobe Acrobat Reader to read any document in Adobe PDF format. The tools convert
PDF documents into simple HTML or ASCII text that can then be read by a number of common screen
reading programs that synthesize the HTML as audible speech.
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Searching the Rule Book
You may search the rule book for keywords or specific terms using the
Advanced Search link found in the upper right
hand corner of the web page.
- Enter the keyword or term that you are trying to find in the box
labeled "Enter your search below".
- Go to the "Search Where?" drop down menu and select
"Rules"
- Click on the "Search" button.
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