EPA-Approved Air District Regulations in the Nevada SIP: Washoe County
EPA’s Pacific Southwest (Region 9) implements and enforces federal environmental laws in Arizona, California, Hawaii, Nevada, the Pacific Islands, and 148 tribal nations.
The following document and tables contain the EPA approved Air Quality Regulations for Washoe County in the Nevada State Implementation Plan (SIP). EPA's Pacific Southwest Office maintains these tables and will update them to reflect any changes in the official tables codified in the Code of Federal Regulations. To find the status of SIP submittals, visit SIP Status Reports.
- Compiled Regulations
- General Definitions
- General Provisions
- Source Registration and Operation
- Prohibited Emissions
- Emergency Episode Plan
Compiled Regulations
EPA-Approved Washoe County Regulations
District Citation |
Title/Subject | District effective date | EPA Approval date | Additional explanation |
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GENERAL DEFINITIONS | ||||
010.000 | Definitions | 5/26/2016 | 82 FR 27622 (6/16/2017) | Submitted on August 15, 2016. |
010.005 | Air Contaminant | 2/1/72 | 37 FR 15080 (7/27/72) | Submitted on 6/12/72. See 40 CFR 52.1490(c)(2). |
010.010 | Air Pollution | 2/1/72 | 37 FR 15080 (7/27/72) | Submitted on 6/12/72. See 40 CFR 52.1490(c)(2). |
010.011 | Allowable emissions | 5/23/79 (adopted) |
46 FR 21758 (4/14/81) | Submitted on 7/24/79. See 40 CFR 52.1490(c)(16)(iii). |
010.014 | Asphalt | 5/23/79 (adopted) |
46 FR 21758 (4/14/81). | Submitted on 7/24/79. See 40 CFR 52.1490(c)(16)(iii). |
010.015 | Atmosphere | 2/1/72 | 37 FR 15080 (7/27/72) | Submitted on 6/12/72. See 40 CFR 52.1490(c)(2). |
010.020 | Board of Health | 2/1/72 | 37 FR 15080 (7/27/72) | Submitted on 6/12/72. See 40 CFR 52.1490(c)(2). |
010.025 | BTU-British Thermal Unit | 2/1/72 | 37 FR 15080 (7/27/72) | Submitted on 6/12/72. See 40 CFR 52.1490(c)(2). |
010.028 | Cold Cleaner | 1/24/79 (adopted) |
46 FR 21758 (4/14/81) | Submitted on 7/24/79. See 40 CFR 52.1490(c)(16)(iii). |
010.030 | Combustion Contaminants | 2/1/72 | 37 FR 15080 (7/27/72) | Submitted on 6/12/72. See 40 CFR 52.1490(c)(2). |
010.035 | Combustible Refuse | 2/1/72 | 37 FR 15080 (7/27/72) | Submitted on 6/12/72. See 40 CFR 52.1490(c)(2). |
010.040 | Commercial Fuel Oil | 2/1/72 | 37 FR 15080 (7/27/72) | Submitted on 6/12/72. See 40 CFR 52.1490(c)(2). |
010.045 | Condensed Fumes | 2/1/72 | 37 FR 15080 (7/27/72) | Submitted on 6/12/72. See 40 CFR 52.1490(c)(2). |
010.050 | Control Equipment | 2/1/72 | 37 FR 15080 (7/27/72) | Submitted on 6/12/72. See 40 CFR 52.1490(c)(2). |
010.055 | Control Officer | 2/1/72 | 37 FR 15080 (7/27/72) | Submitted on 6/12/72. See 40 CFR 52.1490(c)(2). |
010.057 | Conveyorized Degreaser | 1/24/79 (adopted) |
46 FR 21758 (4/14/81) | Submitted on 7/24/79. See 40 CFR 52.1490(c)(16)(iii). |
010.059 | Cut-back Asphalt | 5/23/79 (adopted) |
46 FR 21758 (4/14/81) | Submitted on 7/24/79. See 40 CFR 52.1490(c)(16)(iii). |
010.060 | District Health Officer | 2/1/72 | 37 FR 15080 (7/27/72) | Submitted on 6/12/72. See 40 CFR 52.1490(c)(2). |
010.065 | Dusts | 2/1/72 | 37 FR 15080 (7/27/72) | Submitted on 6/12/72. See 40 CFR 52.1490(c)(2). |
010.070 | Emission | 2/1/72 | 37 FR 15080 (7/27/72) | Submitted on 6/12/72. See 40 CFR 52.1490(c)(2). |
010.071 | Freeboard height | 1/24/79 (adopted) |
46 FR 21758 (4/14/81) | Submitted on 7/24/79. See 40 CFR 52.1490(c)(16)(iii). |
010.072 | Freeboard ratio | 1/24/79 (adopted) |
46 FR 21758 (4/14/81) | Submitted on 7/24/79. See 40 CFR 52.1490(c)(16)(iii). |
010.075 | Fuel | 2/1/72 | 37 FR 15080 (7/27/72) | Submitted on 6/12/72. See 40 CFR 52.1490(c)(2). |
010.080 | Fuel Burning Equipment | 2/1/72 | 37 FR 15080 (7/27/72) | Submitted on 6/12/72. See 40 CFR 52.1490(c)(2). |
010.085 | Garbage | 2/1/72 | 37 FR 15080 (7/27/72) | Submitted on 6/12/72. See 40 CFR 52.1490(c)(2). |
010.090 | Gas | 2/1/72 | 37 FR 15080 (7/27/72) | Submitted on 6/12/72. See 40 CFR 52.1490(c)(2). |
010.091 | Gasoline | 1/24/79 (adopted) |
46 FR 21758 (4/14/81) | Submitted on 7/24/79. See 40 CFR 52.1490(c)(16)(iii). |
010.095 | Health District | 2/1/72 | 37 FR 15080 (7/27/72) | Submitted on 6/12/72. See 40 CFR 52.1490(c)(2). |
010.100 | Hearing Board | 2/1/72 | 37 FR 15080 (7/27/72) | Submitted on 6/12/72. See 40 CFR 52.1490(c)(2). |
010.105 | Incinerator | 2/1/72 | 37 FR 15080 (7/27/72) | Submitted on 6/12/72. See 40 CFR 52.1490(c)(2). |
010.106 | Lowest Achievable Emission Rate | 5/23/79 (adopted) |
46 FR 21758 (4/14/81) | Submitted on 7/24/79. See 40 CFR 52.1490(c)(16)(iii). |
010.107B | Major Emitting Facility Or Major Stationary Source (Nonattainment Areas) | 5/23/79 (adopted) |
46 FR 21758 (4/14/81) | Submitted on 4/24/79. See 40 CFR 52.1490(c)(16)(iii). |
010.108 | Major Modification | 5/23/79 (adopted) |
46 FR 21758 (4/14/81) | Submitted on 4/24/79. See 40 CFR 52.1490(c)(16)(iii). |
010.110 | Mist | 2/1/72 | 37 FR 15080 (7/27/72) | Submitted on 6/12/72. See 40 CFR 52.1490(c)(2). |
010.116 | Non Attainment Area | 5/23/79 (adopted) |
46 FR 21758 (4/14/81) | Submitted on 4/24/79. See 40 CFR 52.1490(c)(16)(iii). |
010.117 | Non Attainment Pollutant | 5/23/79 (adopted) |
46 FR 21758 (4/14/81) | Submitted on 4/24/79. See 40 CFR 52.1490(c)(16)(iii). |
010.120 | Nuisance | 2/1/72 | 37 FR 15080 (7/27/72) | Submitted on 6/12/72. See 40 CFR 52.1490(c)(2). |
010.125 | Odor | 2/1/72 | 37 FR 15080 (7/27/72) | Submitted on 6/12/72. See 40 CFR 52.1490(c)(2). |
010.130 | Opacity | 2/1/72 | 37 FR 15080 (7/27/72) | Submitted on 6/12/72. See 40 CFR 52.1490(c)(2). |
010.135 | Open Fire | 2/1/72 | 37 FR 15080 (7/27/72) | Submitted on 6/12/72. See 40 CFR 52.1490(c)(2). |
010.136 | Open Top Vapor Degreaser | 1/24/79 (adopted) |
46 FR 21758 (4/14/81) | Submitted on 4/24/79. See 40 CFR 52.1490(c)(16)(iii). |
010.140 | Particulate Matter | 2/1/72 | 37 FR 15080 (7/27/72) | Submitted on 6/12/72. See 40 CFR 52.1490(c)(2). |
010.145 | Pathological Waste | 2/1/72 | 37 FR 15080 (7/27/72) | Submitted on 6/12/72. See 40 CFR 52.1490(c)(2). |
010.117 | Pellet Stove | 2/23/06 | 72 FR 33397 (6/18/07) | Submitted on 5/5/06. See 40 CFR 52.1490(c)(63)(i)(A)(1). |
010.148 | Penetrating Prime Coat | 5/23/79 (adopted) |
46 FR 21758 (4/14/81) | Submitted on 4/24/79. See 40 CFR 52.1490(c)(16)(iii). |
010.149 | Penetrating Seal Coat | 5/23/79 (adopted) |
46 FR 21758 (4/14/81) | Submitted on 4/24/79. See 40 CFR 52.1490(c)(16)(iii). |
010.150 | Person | 2/1/72 | 37 FR 15080 (7/27/72) | Submitted on 6/12/72. See 40 CFR 52.1490(c)(2). |
010.151 | Potential to Emit | 5/23/79 (adopted) |
46 FR 21758 (4/14/81) | Submitted on 4/24/79. See 40 CFR 52.1490(c)(16)(iii). |
010.155 | Process Weight | 2/1/72 | 37 FR 15080 (7/27/72) | Submitted on 6/12/72. See 40 CFR 52.1490(c)(2). |
010.160 | Process Weight Rate | 2/1/72 | 37 FR 15080 (7/27/72) | Submitted on 6/12/72. See 40 CFR 52.1490(c)(2). |
010.165 | Ringelmann Chart | 2/1/72 | 37 FR 15080 (7/27/72) | Submitted on 6/12/72. See 40 CFR 52.1490(c)(2). |
010.166 | Significant Ambient Impact | 5/23/79 (adopted) |
46 FR 21758 (4/14/81) | Submitted on 4/24/79. See 40 CFR 52.1490(c)(16)(iii). |
010.170 | Smoke | 2/1/72 | 37 FR 15080 (7/27/72) | Submitted on 6/12/72. See 40 CFR 52.1490(c)(2). |
010.175 | Source | 2/1/72 | 37 FR 15080 (7/27/72) | Submitted on 6/12/72. See 40 CFR 52.1490(c)(2). |
010.1751 | Source Registration | 5/23/79 (adopted) |
46 FR 21758 (4/14/81) | Submitted on 4/24/79. See 40 CFR 52.1490(c)(16)(iii). |
010.180 | Stack or Chimney | 2/1/72 | 37 FR 15080 (7/27/72) | Submitted on 6/12/72. See 40 CFR 52.1490(c)(2). |
010.185 | Standard Conditions | 2/1/72 | 37 FR 15080 (7/27/72) | Submitted on 6/12/72. See 40 CFR 52.1490(c)(2). |
010.197 | Volatile Organic Compound | 1/24/79 (adopted) |
46 FR 21758 (4/14/81) | Submitted on 4/24/79. See 40 CFR 52.1490(c)(16)(iii). |
GENERAL PROVISIONS | ||||
020.005 | Board of Health-Powers and Duties | 2/1/72 | 37 FR 15080 (7/27/72) | Submitted on 6/12/72. See 40 CFR 52.1490(c)(2). |
020.010 | Injunctive Relief | 2/1/72 | 37 FR 15080 (7/27/72) | Submitted on 6/12/72. See 40 CFR 52.1490(c)(2). |
020.015 | Judicial Relief | 2/1/72 | 37 FR 15080 (7/27/72) | Submitted on 6/12/72. See 40 CFR 52.1490(c)(2). |
020.025 | Control Officer-Powers and Duties | 2/1/72 | 37 FR 15080 (7/27/72) | Submitted on 6/12/72. See 40 CFR 52.1490(c)(2). |
020.035 | Violations of Regulations | 2/1/72 | 37 FR 15080 (7/27/72) | Submitted on 6/12/72. See 40 CFR 52.1490(c)(2). |
020.040 | Notice of Violation | 2/1/72 | 37 FR 15080 (7/27/72) | Submitted on 6/12/72. See 40 CFR 52.1490(c)(2). |
020.045 | Citation | 2/1/72 | 37 FR 15080 (7/27/72) | Submitted on 6/12/72. See 40 CFR 52.1490(c)(2). |
020.050 | Administrative Fines | 2/1/72 | 37 FR 15080 (7/27/72) | Submitted on 6/12/72. See 40 CFR 52.1490(c)(2). |
020.055 | Injunctive Relief | 2/1/72 | 37 FR 15080 (7/27/72) | Submitted on 6/12/72. See 40 CFR 52.1490(c)(2). |
020.055 | Confidential information | 1/24/79 (adopted) |
46 FR 43141 (8/27/81) | Submitted on 7/24/79. See 40 CFR 52.1490(c)(16)(ix). |
020.060 | Interference with Performance of Duty | 2/1/72 | 37 FR 15080 (7/27/72) | Submitted on 6/12/72. See 40 CFR 52.1490(c)(2). |
020.070 | Sampling and Testing | 2/1/72 | 37 FR 15080 (7/27/72) | Submitted on 6/12/72. See 40 CFR 52.1490(c)(2). |
020.080 | Circumvention | 2/1/72 | 37 FR 15080 (7/27/72) | Submitted on 6/12/72. See 40 CFR 52.1490(c)(2). |
020.085 | Upset, Breakdown or Scheduled Maintenance | 2/1/72 | 37 FR 15080 (7/27/72) | Submitted on 6/12/72. See 40 CFR 52.1490(c)(2). |
020.090 | Registration of Sources | 2/1/72 | 37 FR 15080 (7/27/72) | Submitted on 6/12/72. See 40 CFR 52.1490(c)(2). |
020.095 | Severability | 2/1/72 | 37 FR 15080 (7/27/72) | Submitted on 6/12/72. See 40 CFR 52.1490(c)(2). |
SOURCE REGISTRATION AND OPERATION | ||||
030.000 | Sources - General | 5/23/79 (adopted) |
46 FR 21758 (4/14/81) | Submitted on 7/24/79. See 40 CFR 52.1490(c)(16)(iii). |
030.005 | [Authority to Construct must be issued before any building permit] | 5/23/79 (adopted) |
46 FR 21758 (4/14/81) | Submitted on 7/24/79. See 40 CFR 52.1490(c)(16)(iii). |
030.010 | [Limits on Issuance of Authorities to Construct] | 5/23/79 (adopted) |
46 FR 21758 (4/14/81) | Submitted on 7/24/79. See 40 CFR 52.1490(c)(16)(iii). |
030.015 | [Public notice requirement for major sources] | 5/23/79 (adopted) |
46 FR 21758 (4/14/81) | Submitted on 7/24/79. See 40 CFR 52.1490(c)(16)(iii). |
030.025 | Registration Application | 5/23/79 (adopted) |
46 FR 21758 (4/14/81) | Submitted on 7/24/79. See 40 CFR 52.1490(c)(16)(iii). |
030.030 | [Limits on effect of acceptance of permit application or issuance of Authority to Construct] | 5/23/79 (adopted) |
46 FR 21758 (4/14/81) | Submitted on 7/24/79. See 40 CFR 52.1490(c)(16)(iii). |
030.110 | [modifications] | 5/23/79 (adopted) |
46 FR 21758 (4/14/81) | Submitted on 7/24/79. See 40 CFR 52.1490(c)(16)(iii). |
030.115(1), (5), and subsection (B) | [Additional requirements for major sources in general and specific additional requirements for major sources of nonattainment pollutants] | 5/23/79 (adopted) |
46 FR 21758 (4/14/81) | Submitted on 7/24/79. See 40 CFR 52.1490(c)(16)(iii). |
030.120 | [Violations and Stop Work Orders] | 5/23/79 (adopted) |
46 FR 21758 (4/14/81) | Submitted on 7/24/79. See 40 CFR 52.1490(c)(16)(iii). |
030.1201 | [Person served with Stop Work Order] | 5/23/79 (adopted) |
46 FR 21758 (4/14/81) | Submitted on 7/24/79. See 40 CFR 52.1490(c)(16)(iii). |
030.205 | [Registration Requirement] | 5/23/79 (adopted) |
46 FR 21758 (4/14/81) | Submitted on 7/24/79. See 40 CFR 52.1490(c)(16)(iii). |
030.210 | [Issuance of Permits to Operate] | 5/23/79 (adopted) |
46 FR 21758 (4/14/81) | Submitted on 7/24/79. See 40 CFR 52.1490(c)(16)(iii). |
030.215 | [Limits on Meaning of Issuance of Permit to Operate] | 5/23/79 (adopted) |
46 FR 21758 (4/14/81) | Submitted on 7/24/79. See 40 CFR 52.1490(c)(16)(iii). |
030.218 | Demonstration of Compliance | 6/28/12 | 77 FR 60915 (10/5/12) | Submitted on 8/30/12. |
030.230 | Record Keeping | 6/28/12 | 77 FR 60915 (10/5/12) | Submitted on 8/30/12. |
030.235 | Requirements for Source Sampling and Testing | 6/28/12 | 77 FR 60915 (10/5/12) | Submitted on 8/30/12. |
030.245 | [Permit to Operate is not transferable] | 5/23/79 (adopted) |
46 FR 21758 (4/14/81) | Submitted on 7/24/79. See 40 CFR 52.1490(c)(16)(iii). |
030.250 | [Permit to Operate is subject to suspension or revocation for violation] | 5/23/79 (adopted) |
46 FR 21758 (4/14/81) | Submitted on 7/24/79. See 40 CFR 52.1490(c)(16)(iii). |
030.300 | Fee and Fee Schedule | 5/23/79 (adopted) |
46 FR 43141 (8/27/81) | Submitted on 7/24/79. See 40 CFR 52.1490(c)(16)(ix). |
030.305 | Plan Review Fees | 5/23/79 (adopted) |
46 FR 43141 (8/27/81) | Submitted on 7/24/79. See 40 CFR 52.1490(c)(16)(ix). |
030.310 | [Permit to Operate - Schedule of Fees] | 5/23/79 (adopted) |
46 FR 43141 (8/27/81) | Submitted on 7/24/79. See 40 CFR 52.1490(c)(16)(ix). |
030.970 (subsection A only) | Part 70 Permit Monitoring and Compliance | 6/28/12 | 77 FR 60915 (10/5/12) | Submitted on 8/30/12. |
030.3101 | Fuel burning equipment | 5/23/79 (adopted) |
46 FR 43141 (8/27/81) | Submitted on 7/24/79. See 40 CFR 52.1490(c)(16)(ix). |
030.3102 | Incinerators | 5/23/79 (adopted) |
46 FR 43141 (8/27/81) | Submitted on 7/24/79. See 40 CFR 52.1490(c)(16)(ix). |
030.3103 | Storage tanks | 5/23/79 (adopted) |
46 FR 43141 (8/27/81) | Submitted on 7/24/79. See 40 CFR 52.1490(c)(16)(ix). |
030.3104 | Processes | 5/23/79 (adopted) |
46 FR 43141 (8/27/81) | Submitted on 7/24/79. See 40 CFR 52.1490(c)(16)(ix). |
PROHIBITED EMISSIONS | ||||
040.005 | Visible Air Contaminants | 2/23/06 | 72 FR 33397 (6/18/07) | Submitted on 5/5/06. See 40 CFR 52.1490(c)(63)(i)(A)(1). |
040.010 | Particulate Matter | 2/1/72 | 37 FR 15080 (7/27/72) | Submitted on 6/12/72. See 40 CFR 52.1490(c)(2). |
040.015 | Specific Contaminants | 2/1/72 | 37 FR 15080 (7/27/72) | Submitted on 6/12/72. See 40 CFR 52.1490(c)(2). |
040.020 | Dust and Fumes | 2/1/72 | 37 FR 15080 (7/27/72) | Submitted on 6/12/72. See 40 CFR 52.1490(c)(2). |
040.025 | Exceptions | 2/1/72 | 37 FR 15080 (7/27/72) | Submitted on 6/12/72. See 40 CFR 52.1490(c)(2). |
040.030 | Dust Control | 11/1/02 | 72 FR 25969 (5/8/07) | Adopted on 7/26/02. Submitted on 8/5/02. See 40 CFR 52.1490(c)(55)(i)(A)(2). |
040.031 | Street Sanding Operations | 2/27/02 | 71 FR 14386 (3/22/06) | Adopted on 2/27/02. Submitted on 8/5/02. See 40 CFR 52.1490(c)(55)(i)(A)(1). |
040.032 | Street Sweeping Operations | 2/27/02 | 71 FR 14386 (3/22/06) | Adopted on 2/27/02. Submitted on 8/5/02. See 40 CFR 52.1490(c)(55)(i)(A)(1). |
040.035 | Open Fires | 2/1/72 | 37 FR 15080 (7/27/72) | Submitted on 6/12/72. See 40 CFR 52.1490(c)(2). |
040.040 | Burning Permit Conditions | 2/1/72 | 37 FR 15080 (7/27/72) | Submitted on 6/12/72. See 40 CFR 52.1490(c)(2). |
040.045 | Refuse Disposal | 2/1/72 | 37 FR 15080 (7/27/72) | Submitted on 6/12/72. See 40 CFR 52.1490(c)(2). |
040.050 | Incinerator Emissions | 2/1/72 | 37 FR 15080 (7/27/72) | Submitted on 6/12/72. See 40 CFR 52.1490(c)(2). |
040.051 | Wood-Burning Devices | 5/26/2016 | 82 FR 27622 (6/16/2017) | Submitted on August 15, 2016. |
040.060 | Sulfur Content of Fuel | 2/1/72 | 37 FR 15080 (7/27/72) | Submitted on 6/12/72. See 40 CFR 52.1490(c)(2). |
040.065 | Reduction of Animal Matter | 2/1/72 | 37 FR 15080 (7/27/72) | Submitted on 6/12/72. See 40 CFR 52.1490(c)(2). |
040.070 | Storage of Petroleum Products | 1/24/79 (adopted) |
46 FR 21758 (4/14/81) | Submitted on 7/24/79. See 40 CFR 52.1490(c)(16)(iii). |
040.075 | Gasoline Loading into Tank Trucks and Trailers | 1/24/79 (adopted) |
46 FR 21758 (4/14/81) | Submitted on 7/24/79. See 40 CFR 52.1490(c)(16)(iii). |
040.080 | Gasoline Unloading from Tank Trucks and Trailers into Storage Tanks | 1/24/79 (adopted) |
46 FR 21758 (4/14/81) | Submitted on 7/24/79. See 40 CFR 52.1490(c)(16)(iii). |
040.085 | Organic Solvents | 1/24/79 (adopted) |
46 FR 21758 (4/14/81) | Submitted on 7/24/79. See 40 CFR 52.1490(c)(16)(iii). |
040.090 | Cut-Back Asphalts | 5/23/79 (adopted) |
46 FR 21758 (4/14/81) | Submitted on 7/24/79. See 40 CFR 52.1490(c)(16)(iii). |
040.095 | Oxygen Content of Motor Fuel | 10/24/13 (amended) | 83 FR 983 (1/9/18) | Previously approved at 73 FR 38124 (7/3/08). Submitted on 3/28/14. Suspends local motor fuel oxygenate requirement. |
[Related to 040.095] | Washoe County District Board of Health Meeting, September 22, 2005, Public Hearing-Amendments - Washoe County District Board of Health Regulations Governing Air Quality Management; to Wit: Rule 040.095 (Oxygen Content of Motor Vehicle Fuel) | 9/22/05 | 73 FR 38124 (7/3/08) | See 52.1490(c)(69)(i)(A)(1)(i). |
EMERGENCY EPISODE PLAN | ||||
050.001 | Emergency Episode Plan | 3/23/06 | 72 FR 33397 (6/18/07) | Submitted on 5/5/06. See 40 CFR 52.1490(c)(63)(i)(A)(1). |
060.010 | Emergency Authority to Act | 2/1/72 | 37 FR 15080 (7/27/72) | Submitted on June 12, 1972. See 40 CFR 52.1490(c)(2). |
060.015 | Sampling Stations and Air Sampling | 2/1/72 | 37 FR 15080 (7/27/72) | Submitted on June 12, 1972. See 40 CFR 52.1490(c)(2). |
060.020 | Reports | 2/1/72 | 37 FR 15080 (7/27/72) | Submitted on June 12, 1972. See 40 CFR 52.1490(c)(2). |
060.025 | Continuing Program of Voluntary Cooperation | 2/1/72 | 37 FR 15080 (7/27/72) | Submitted on June 12, 1972. See 40 CFR 52.1490(c)(2). |