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Spare the Air Status

Friday 8/14

There is no Spare the Air alert in effect Today.

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Air District Fact

Wood burning is a major source of particulate matter air pollution in the Bay Area during the winter months. The Air District’s Wood Smoke Initiative focuses on promoting model Ordinances to reduced wood smoke and educating the public about the health risks associated with breathing it.

Rules and Regulations

Reg 1: General Provisions & Definitions

Name Description Document Adopted Amended
Reg 1: General Provisions & Definitions The provisions and definitions in this Regulation are applicable to all District Regulations and are in addition to the provisions and definitions in individual Rules and Regulations. Regulation I includes sections on exclusions, breakdown procedures, definition of terms, registration, right of access, sampling facilities, record maintenance, and many other provisions. General Provisions and Definitions 9/5/1979 7/9/2008
Reg 1, Rule 2: Notice to Comply Establishes guidelines for implementing and conducting a Notice to Comply element within the Enforcement program. Adopted 2/3/1999 Notice to Comply 2/3/1999 N/A

Reg 2: Permits

Name Description Document Adopted Amended
Reg 2: Permits The Regulation specifies the requirements for authorities to construct and permits N/A N/A N/A
Reg 2, Rule 1: General Requirements Includes criteria for issuance or denial of permits, exemptions, appeals against decisions of the APCO and District actions on applications. General Requirements 1/1/1980 3/4/2009
Reg 2, Rule 2: New Source Review Applies to new or modified sources. Rule 2 contains requirements for Best Available Control Technology and emission offsets. Rule 2 implements federal New Source Review and Prevention of Significant Deterioration requirements. New Source Review 7/17/1991 6/15/2005
Reg 2, Rule 3: Power Plants Contains special provisions for the review of and standards for the approval of authorities to construct power plants within the District. Power Plants N/A N/A
Reg 2, Rule 4: Emissions Banking Includes procedures for banking and offsets. Establishes a small facility bank for offsets for eligible facilities. Emissions Banking 3/7/1984 12/21/2004
Reg 2, Rule 5: New Source Review of Toxic Air Contaminants Applies preconstruction permit review to new and modified sources of toxic air contaminants; contains project health risk limits and requirements for Toxics Best Available Control Technology. New Source Review of Toxic Air Contaminants 6/15/2005 7/1/2005
Reg 2, Rule 6: Major Facility Review Establishes procedures for large facilities to obtain Title V permits. Major Facility Review 11/3/1993 4/16/2003
Reg 2, Rule 7: Acid Rain Adopts federal standards for control of emissions that produce acid rain. Acid Rain 9/21/1994 N/A
Reg 2, Rule 9: Interchangeable Emission Reduction Credits Regulates use and trading of Interchangeable Emission Reduction Credits from stationary sources of nitrogen oxides (NOx). Interchangeable Emissions Reduction Credits 4/7/1999 6/15/2005
Reg 2, Rule 10: Large Confined Animal Facilities Provides requirements for agricultural sources of air pollution, and complies with the provisions of SB 700. Large Confined Animal Facilities 7/19/2006 N/A

Reg 3: Fees

Name Description Document Adopted Amended
Reg 3: Fees This Regulation establishes fees to be charged for permits, equipment registration, emissions, Hearing Board filings, and other District services. Fees 6/18/1980 12/3/2008

Reg 4: Air Pollution Episode Plan

Name Description Document Adopted Amended
Reg 4: Air Pollution Episode Plan A system designed to reduce levels of air contaminants that may be harmful to health and to protect that portion of the population at risk. Establishes control and advisory procedures when specified levels have been or are forecasted to be reached at each of four stages. Air Pollution Episode Plan N/A 3/20/1991

Reg 5: Open Burning

Name Description Document Adopted Amended
Reg 5: Open Burning Generally prohibits open burning, but also allows for exemptions such as agricultural burning, disposal of hazardous materials, fire training, and range, forest, and wildlife management. Open Burning N/A 7/9/2008

Reg 6: Particulate Matter

Name Description Document Adopted Amended
Reg 6: Particulate Matter Limits the emission of particulate matter as follows: Particulate Matter N/A N/A
Reg 6, Rule 1: General Requirements Limits the quantity of particulate matter in the atmosphere by controlling emission rates, concentration, visible emissions and opacity. Renamed and Renumbered 12/5/2007 General Requirements N/A 12/5/2007
Reg 6, Rule 2: Commercial Cooking Equipment   Commercial Cooking Equipment 12/5/2007 N/A
Reg 6, Rule 3: Wood-burning Devices   Wood Burning Devices 7/9/2008 N/A

Reg 7: Odorous Substances

Name Description Document Adopted Amended
Reg 7: Odorous Substances Establishes general limitations on odorous substances and specific emission limitations on certain odorous compounds. Odorous Substances N/A 3/17/1982

Reg 8: Organic Compounds

Name Description Document Adopted Amended
Reg 8: Organic Compounds Limits the emission of organic pollutants as follows: Organic Compounds N/A N/A
Reg 8, Rule 1: General Provisions   General Provisions 1/1/1980 6/15/1994
Reg 8, Rule 2: Miscellaneous Operations   Miscellanous Operations N/A 7/20/2005
Reg 8, Rule 3: Architectural Coatings   Architectural Coatings 3/1/1978 7/1/2009
Reg 8, Rule 4: General Solvent and Surface Coating Operations   General Solvent and Surface Coating Operations N/A 10/16/2002
Reg 8, Rule 5: Storage of Organic Liquids   Storage of Organic Liquids 1/1/1978 10/18/2006
Reg 8, Rule 6: Terminals and Bulk Plants   Terminals and Bulk Plants N/A 2/2/1994
Reg 8, Rule 7: Gasoline Dispensing Facilities   Gasoline Dispensing Facilities N/A 11/6/2002
Reg 8, Rule 8: Wastewater (Oil-Water) Separators   Wastewater Collection and Seperation Systems 1/17/1979 9/15/2004
Reg 8, Rule 9: Vacuum Producing Systems   Vacuum Producing Systems N/A 7/20/1983
Reg 8, Rule 10: Process Vessel Depressurization   Process Vessel Depressurization N/A 1/21/2004
Reg 8, Rule 11: Metal Container, Closure and Coil Coating   Metal Container, Closure and Coil Coating N/A 11/19/1997
Reg 8, Rule 12: Paper, Fabric and Film Coating   Paper, Fabric and Film Coating N/A 12/20/1995
Reg 8, Rule 13: Light and Medium Duty Motor Vehicle Assembly Plants   Light and Medium Duty Motor Vehicle Assembly Plants N/A 12/20/1995
Reg 8, Rule 14: Surface Coating of Large Appliances and Metal Furniture   Surface Preperation and Coating of Large Appliances and Metal Furniture N/A 10/16/2002
Reg 8, Rule 15: Emulsified and Liquid Asphalts   Emulsified and Liquid Asphalts N/A 6/1/1994
Reg 8, Rule 16: Solvent Cleaning Operations   Solvent Cleaning Operations N/A 10/16/2002
Reg 8, Rule 17: Petroleum Dry Cleaning Operations   Non-Halogenated Solvent Dry Cleaning Operations N/A 3/4/2009
Reg 8, Rule 18: Equipment Leaks   Equipment Leaks N/A 9/15/2004
Reg 8, Rule 19: Surface Coating of Miscellaneous Metal Parts and Products   Surface Preperation and Coating of Miscellaneous Metal Parts and Products N/A 10/16/2002
Reg 8, Rule 20: Graphic Arts Printing and Coating Operations   Graphic Arts Printing and Coating Operations N/A 11/19/2008
Reg 8, Rule 21: Rubber Tire Manufacturing Operations   Rubber Tire Manufacturing Operations N/A 3/17/1982
Reg 8, Rule 22: Valves and Flanges at Chemical Plants   Valves and Flanges at Chemical Plants N/A 6/1/1994
Reg 8, Rule 23: Coating of Flat Wood Paneling and Wood Flat Stock   Coating and Flatwood Paneling and Wood Flat Stock N/A 12/20/1995
Reg 8, Rule 24: Pharmaceutical and Cosmetic Manufacturing Operations   Pharmaceutical and Cosmetic Manufacturing Operations N/A 6/15/1994
Reg 8, Rule 25: Deleted January 7, 1998   N/A N/A N/A
Reg 8, Rule 26: Magnet Wire Coating Operations   Magnet Wire Coating Operations N/A 12/20/1995
Reg 8, Rule 27: Deleted: March 4, 2009   N/A N/A N/A
Reg 8, Rule 28: Episodic Releases From Pressure Relief Devices at Petroleum Refineries and Chemical Plants   Episodic Releases From Pressure Relief Devices at Petroleum Refineries and Chemical Plants N/A 12/21/2005
Reg 8, Rule 29: Aerospace Assembly and Component Coating Operations   Aerospace Assembly and Component Coating Operations N/A 12/20/1995
Reg 8, Rule 30: Semiconductor Wafer Fabrication Operations   Semiconductor Manufacturing Operations N/A 10/7/1998
Reg 8, Rule 31: Surface Coating of Plastic Parts and Products   Surface Preparation and Coating of Plastic Parts and Products N/A 10/16/2002
Reg 8, Rule 32: Wood Products Coatings   Wood Products Coatings N/A 6/19/1996
Reg 8, Rule 33: Gasoline Bulk Terminals and Gasoline Delivery Vehicles   Gasoline Bulk Terminals and Gasoline Cargo Tanks N/A 4/15/2009
Reg 8, Rule 34: Solid Waste Disposal Sites   Solid Waste Disposal Sites N/A 6/15/2005
Reg 8, Rule 35: Coating, Ink and Adhesive Manufacturing   Coatings Ink and Adhesive Manufacturing N/A 6/15/1994
Reg 8, Rule 36: Resin Manufacturing   Resin Manufacturing N/A 6/6/1984
Reg 8, Rule 37: Natural Gas and Crude Oil Production Facilities   Natural Gas and Crude Oil Production Facilities N/A 10/19/1990
Reg 8, Rule 38: Flexible and Rigid Disc Manufacturing   Flexible and Ridgid Disc Manufacturing N/A 12/20/1995
Reg 8, Rule 39: Gasoline Bulk Plants and Gasoline Delivery Vehicles   Gasoline Bulk Plants and Gasoline Cargo Tanks N/A 4/15/2009
Reg 8, Rule 40: Aeration of Contaminated Soil and Removal of Underground Storage Tanks   Aeration of Contaminated Soil and Removal of Underground Storage Tanks N/A 6/15/2005
Reg 8, Rule 41: Vegetable Oil Manufacturing Operations   Vegetable Oil Manufacturing Operations N/A 6/1/1994
Reg 8, Rule 42: Large Commercial Bread Bakeries   Large Commercial Bread Bakeries N/A 6/1/1994
Reg 8, Rule 43: Surface Coating of Marine Vessels   Surface Preparation and Coating of Marine Vessels N/A 10/16/2002
Reg 8, Rule 44: Marine Vessel Loading Terminals   Marine Tank Vessel Operations N/A 12/7/2005
Reg 8, Rule 45: Motor Vehicle and Mobile Equipment Coating Operations   Motor Vehicle and Mobile Equipment Coating and Operations N/A 12/3/2008
Reg 8, Rule 46: Deleted: December 7, 2005   N/A N/A N/A
Reg 8, Rule 47: Air Stripping and Soil Vapor Extraction Operations   Air Stripping and Soil Vapor Extration Operations N/A 6/15/2005
Reg 8, Rule 48: Deleted   N/A N/A N/A
Reg 8, Rule 49: Aerosol Paint Products   Aerosol Paint Products N/A 12/20/1995
Reg 8, Rule 50: Polyester Resin Operations   Polyester Resin Operations N/A 11/6/1996
Reg 8, Rule 51: Adhesive and Sealant Products   Adhesive and Sealant Products N/A 7/17/2002
Reg 8, Rule 52: Polystyrene, Polypropylene and Polyethylene Foam Product Manufacturing Operations Adopted 07/07/99   Polystyrene, Polypropylene and Polyethylene Foam Product Manufacturing Operations 7/7/1999 N/A

Reg 9: Inorganic Gaseous Pollutants

Name Description Document Adopted Amended
Reg 9: Inorganic Gaseous Pollutants Limits inorganic gaseous pollutants as follows: N/A N/A N/A
Reg 9, Rule 1: Sulfur Dioxide   Sulfur Dioxide N/A 3/15/1995
Reg 9, Rule 2: Hydrogen Sulfide   Hydrogen Sulfide N/A 10/6/1999
Reg 9, Rule 3: Nitrogen Oxides from Heat Transfer Operations   Nitrogen Oxides from Heat Transfer Operations N/A 3/17/1982
Reg 9, Rule 4: Nitrogen Oxides from Fan Type Residential Central Furnaces   Nitrogen Oxides from Fan Type Residential Central Furnaces N/A 12/7/1983
Reg 9, Rule 5: Hydrogen Sulfide from Geothermal Power Plants   Hydrogen Sulfide from Geothermal Power Plants N/A 3/17/1982
Reg 9, Rule 6: Nitrogen Oxides Emissions from Natural Gas-Fired Water Heaters   Nitrogen Oxides Emissions from Natural Gas-Fired Boilers and Water Heaters N/A 11/7/2007
Reg 9, Rule 7: Nitrogen Oxides And Carbon Monoxide from Industrial, Institutional, and Commercial Boilers, Steam Generators, And Process Heaters   Nitrogen Oxides and Carbon Monoxide from Industrial, Institutional, and Commercial Boilers, Steam Generators, and Process Heaters N/A 7/30/2008
Reg 9, Rule 8: Nitrogen Oxides And Carbon Monoxide from Stationary Internal Combustion Engines   Nitrogen Oxides and Carbon Monoxide from Stationary Ijnternal Combustion Engines N/A 7/25/2007
Reg 9, Rule 9: Nitrogen Oxides And Carbon Monoxide from Stationary Gas Turbines   Nitrogen Oxides from Stationary Gas Turbines N/A 12/6/2006
Reg 9, Rule 10: Nitrogen oxides And Carbon Monoxide From Boilers, Steam Generators And Process Heaters in Petroleum Refineries   Nitrogen Oxides and Carbon Monoxide From Boilers, Steam Generators and Process Heaters in Petroleum Refineries N/A 7/17/2002
Reg 9, Rule 11: Nitrogen Oxides And Carbon Monoxide from Utility Electric Power Generating Boilers   Nitrogen Oxides and Carbon Monoxide from Electric Power Generating Steam Boilers N/A 5/17/2000
Reg 9, Rule 12: Nitrogen Oxides From Glass Melting Furnaces   Nitrogen Oxides From Glass Melting Furnaces 1/19/1994 N/A

Reg 10: Standards of Performance for New Stationary Sources

Name Description Document Adopted Amended
Reg 10: Standards of Performance for New Stationary Sources Establishes emission and/or performance standards for new plants and other sources. The rules are incorporated by reference to the provisions of Part 60, Chapter 1, Title 40, of the Code of Federal Regulations. Standards of Performance for New Stationary Sources N/A 2/16/2000

Reg 11: Hazardous Pollutants

Name Description Document Adopted Amended
Reg 11: Hazardous Pollutants Sets emission and/or performance standards for hazardous pollutants as follows: N/A N/A N/A
Reg 11, Rule 1: Lead   Lead N/A 3/17/1982
Reg 11, Rule 2: Asbestos Demolition, Renovation and Manufacturing   Asbestos Demolition, Renovation and Manufacturing N/A 10/7/1998
Reg 11, Rule 3: Beryllium   Beryllium N/A 3/17/1982
Reg 11, Rule 4: Beryllium Rocket Motor Firing   Beryllium Rocket Motor Firing N/A 3/17/1982
Reg 11, Rule 5: Mercury   Mercury N/A N/A
Reg 11, Rule 6: Vinyl Chloride   Vinyl Chloride 4/21/1982 N/A
Reg 11, Rule 7: Benzene   Benzene N/A 5/15/1985
Reg 11, Rule 8: Hexavalent Chromium (Incorporates by reference the ARB Hexavalent Chromium Airborne Toxic Control Measure) Hexavalent Chromium N/A 11/4/1998
Reg 11, Rule 9: Ethylene Oxide Sterilizers (Incorporates by reference the ARB Ethylene Oxide Airborne Toxic Control Measure) Ethylene Oxide Sterilizers N/A 5/17/2000
Reg 11, Rule 10: Hexavalent Chromium Emissions From Cooling Towers   Hexavalent Chromium Emissions from Cooling Towers 11/15/1989 N/A
Reg 11, Rule 11: National Emission Standard For Benzene Emissions From Coke By-Product Recovery Plants and Benzene Storage Vessels   National Emission Standard For Benzene Emissions from Coke By-Product Recovery Plants and Benzene Storage Vessels 7/18/1990 N/A
Reg 11, Rule 12: National Emission Standard For Benzene Emissions From Benzene Transfer Operations and Benzene Waste Operations   National Emission Standard For Benzene Emissions from Benzene Transfer Operations and Benzene Waste Operations 7/18/1990 N/A
Reg 11, Rule 13: Medical Waste Incinerators   Medical Waste Incinerators 1/16/1991 N/A
Reg 11, Rule 14: Asbestos-Containing Serpentine Note: Regulation 11, Rule 14 has been superceded by California Air Resources Board Air Toxic Control Measures (ATCMs) for Surfacing Applications and for Construction, Grading, Quarrying, and Surface Mining Operations. Asbestos-Containing Serpentine 7/17/1991 N/A
Reg 11, Rule 15: Airborne Toxic Control Measure For Emissions of Toxic Metals From Non-Ferrous Metal Melting   Airborne Toxic Control Measure For Emissions of Toxic Metals From Non-ferrous Metal Melting 4/6/1994 N/A
Reg 11, Rule 16: Perchloroethylene and Synthetic Solvent Dry Cleaning Operations   Perchloroethylene and Synthetic Solvent Dry Cleaning Operations N/A 3/4/2009

Reg 12: Miscellaneous Standards of Performance

Name Description Document Adopted Amended
Reg 12: Miscellaneous Standards of Performance Establishes emission and/ or performance standards for plants and operations that are not otherwise included in District Regulations. N/A N/A N/A
Reg 12, Rule 1: Kraft Pulp Mills   Kraft Pulp Mills N/A 7/16/1980
Reg 12, Rule 2: Rendering Plants   Rendering Plants N/A N/A
Reg 12, Rule 3: Asphalt Air Blowing   Asphalt Air Blowing N/A N/A
Reg 12, Rule 4: Sandblasting   Sandblasting N/A 7/11/1990
Reg 12, Rule 5: Phosphate Fertilizer Plants   Phosphate Fertilizer Plants N/A N/A
Reg 12, Rule 6: Acid Mist From Sulfuric Acid Plants   Acid Mist from Sulfuric Acid Plants N/A N/A
Reg 12, Rule 7: Motor Vehicle Air Conditioner Refrigerant   Motor Vehicle Air Conditioner Refrigerant 6/17/1992 N/A
Reg 12, Rule 10: Oleum Transfer Operations   Oleum Transfer Operations 8/3/1994 N/A
Reg 12, Rule 11: Flare Monitoring at Petroleum Refineries   Flare Monitoring at Petroleum Refineries 6/4/2003 N/A
Reg 12, Rule 12: Flares at Petroleum Refineries   Flares at Petroleum Refineries N/A 4/5/2006