Santa Barbara County Air Pollution Control District

Current Rules and Regulations

Note:  For the fees in effect as of July 1, 2011, see this section

This page contains a list of the currently adopted rules for the Santa Barbara County Air Pollution Control District (the District). The District attempts to keep this section updated. However, there may be a delay between approval of a new, amended, or repealed rule and its availability on this web page. To obtain information on rules that are being proposed for adoption or modification see Rules Currently Under Development and the  Rules Adoption Schedule.

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Regulations are broken down into a number of rules, each dealing with a specific topic. Many of the rules relate to a specific type of operation or source of pollution. These generally contain a statement of conditions under which the rule applies, definitions of terms, requirements of the rule, and allowances or exemptions. Individual rules may be accessed by clicking on their respective regulation headers below.

Rule and Regulations Adobe PDF Word 6.0
Cover Pages cover.pdf cover.zip
Table of Contents  contents.pdf contents.zip

Regulation I: General Provisions

Rule 101 Compliance by Existing Installations: Conflicts (Revised 06/1981) Rule101.pdf Rule101.zip
Rule 102 Definitions (Revised 03/17/2011) Rule102.pdf Rule102.zip
Rule 103 Severability  (Adopted 10/23/1978) Rule103.pdf Rule103.zip
Rule 104 Agricultural Burning  (Readopted 10/23/1978) Rule104.pdf Rule104.zip
Rule 105 Applicability (Adopted 07/30/1991) Rule105.pdf Rule105.zip
Rule 106 Notice to Comply (Repealed 01/01/2001) Rule106.pdf Rule106.zip
Rule 107 Emergencies (Adopted 04/19/2001) Rule107.pdf Rule107.zip

Regulation II: Permits

Rule 201 Permits Required (Revised 06/19/2008) Rule201.pdf Rule201.zip
Rule 202 Exemptions to Rule 201 (Revised 03/17/2011) Rule202.pdf Rule202.zip
Rule 203 Transfer (Revised 04/17/1997) Rule203.pdf Rule203.zip
Rule 204 Applications (Revised 04/17/1997) Rule204.pdf Rule204.zip
Rule 205 Standards for Granting Permits (Revised 04/17/1997) Rule205.pdf Rule205.zip
Rule 206 Conditional Approval of Authority to Construct or Permit to Operate (Revised 10/15/1991) Rule206.pdf Rule206.zip
Rule 207 Denial of Applications (Readopted 10/23/1978) Rule207.pdf Rule207.zip
Rule 208 Action on Applications - Time Limits (Revised 04/17/1997) Rule208.pdf Rule208.zip
Rule 209 Appeals (Revised 01/18/2001) Rule209.pdf Rule209.zip
FEES Fiscal Year 2011-2012 Rule 210
Fees, effective July 1, 2011
cpi-fees.pdf  
Rule 210 Fees (for current fee schedule, see above) (Revised 03/17/2005) Rule210.pdf Rule210.zip
Rule 211 Technical Reports - Charges For (Readopted 10/23/1978) Rule211.pdf Rule211.zip
Rule 212 Emission Statements (Adopted 10/20/1992) Rule212.pdf Rule212.zip
FEES Fiscal Year 2011-2012 Rule 213
Fees, effective July 1, 2011
cpi-fees.pdf  
Rule 213 Fees for Registration Programs  (for current fee schedule, see above) (Adopted 10/18/2007) Rule 213.pdf Rule 213.zip
Regulation III: Prohibitions
Rule 301 Circumvention (Readopted 10/23/1978) Rule301.pdf Rule301.zip
Rule 302 Visible Emissions (Revised 06/1981) Rule302.pdf Rule302.zip
Rule 303 Nuisance (Readopted 10/23/1978) Rule303.pdf Rule303.zip
Rule 304 Particulate Matter - Northern Zone (Readopted 10/23/1978) Rule304.pdf Rule304.zip
Rule 305 Particulate Matter - Southern Zone (Readopted 10/23/1978) Rule305.pdf Rule305.zip
Rule 306 Dust and Fumes - Northern Zone (Readopted 10/23/1978) Rule306.pdf Rule306.zip
Rule 307 Particulate Matter Emission Weight Rate - Southern Zone (Readopted 10/23/1978) Rule307.pdf Rule307.zip
Rule 308 Incinerator Burning (Readopted 10/23/1978) Rule308.pdf Rule308.zip
Rule 309 Specific Contaminants (Readopted 10/23/1978) Rule309.pdf Rule309.zip
Rule 310 Odorous Organic Sulfides (Readopted 10/23/1978) Rule310.pdf Rule310.zip
Rule 311 Sulfur Content of Fuels (Readopted 10/23/1978) Rule311.pdf Rule311.zip
Rule 312 Open Fires (Revised 10/02/1990) Rule312.pdf Rule312.zip
Rule 313 Fires Set Under Public Authority (Readopted 10/23/1978) Rule313.pdf Rule313.zip
Rule 314 Reduction of Animal Matter (Readopted 10/23/1978) Rule314.pdf Rule314.zip
Rule 315 Gasoline Specifications (Readopted 10/23/1978) Rule315.pdf Rule315.zip
Rule 316 Storage and Transfer of Gasoline (Revised 01/15/2009) Rule316.pdf Rule316.zip
Rule 317 Organic Solvents (Readopted 10/23/1978) Rule317.pdf Rule317.zip
Rule 318 Vacuum Producing Devices or Systems - Southern Zone (Readopted 10/23/1978) Rule318.pdf Rule318.zip
Rule 319 Asphalt Air Blowing - Southern Zone (Readopted 10/23/1978) Rule319.pdf Rule319.zip
Rule 320 Petroleum Solvent Dry Cleaners (Revised 06/11/1979) Rule320.pdf Rule320.zip
Rule 321 Solvent Cleaning Operations (Revised 09/20/2010) Rule321.pdf Rule321.zip
Rule 322 Metal Surface Coating Thinner and Reducer (Readopted 10/23/1978) Rule322.pdf Rule322.zip
Rule 323 Architectural Coatings (Revised 11/15/2001) Rule323.pdf Rule323.zip
Rule 324 Disposal and Evaporation of Solvents (Readopted 10/23/1978) Rule324.pdf Rule324.zip
Rule 325 Crude Oil Production and Separation (Revised 07/19/2001) Rule325.pdf Rule325.zip
Rule 326 Storage of Reactive Organic Compound Liquids (Revised 01/18/2001) Rule326.pdf Rule326.zip
Rule 327 Organic Liquid Cargo Tank Vessel Loading (Revised 12/16/1985) Rule327.pdf Rule327.zip
Rule 328 Continuous Emission Monitoring (Readopted 10/23/1978) Rule328.pdf Rule328.zip
Rule 329 Cutback and Emulsified Asphalt Paving Materials (Revised 02/25/1992) Rule329.pdf Rule329.zip
Rule 330 Surface Coating of Metal Parts and Products (Revised 01/20/2000) Rule330.pdf Rule330.zip
Rule 331 Fugitive Emissions Inspection and Maintenance (Revised 12/10/1991) Rule331.pdf Rule331.zip
Rule 332 Petroleum Refinery Vacuum Producing Systems,
Wastewater Separators and Process Turnarounds (Adopted 06/11/1979)
Rule332.pdf Rule332.zip
Rule 333 Control of Emissions from Reciprocating
Internal Combustion Engines (Revised 06/19/2008)
Rule333.pdf Rule333.zip
Rule 334 Control of Hexavalent Chromium Emissions from
Chrome Plating and Chromic Acid Anodizing (Repealed 09/20/2010)
Rule334.pdf Rule334.zip
Rule 335 Control of Hexavalent Chromium in Cooling Towers (Adopted 01/09/1990) Rule335.pdf Rule335.zip
Rule 336 Control of Ethylene Oxide Emissions (Adopted 12/12/1989) Rule336.pdf Rule336.zip
Rule 337 Surface Coating of Aircraft or Aerospace Parts and Products (Revised 10/20/1994) Rule337.pdf Rule337.zip
Rule 338 Control of Asbestos Containing Serpentine Rock
in Surfacing Operations (Repealed 03/20/2003)
Rule338.pdf Rule338.zip
Rule 339 Motor Vehicle and Mobile Equipment Coating Operations (Revised 06/19/2008) Rule339.pdf Rule339.zip
Rule 340 Control of Dioxins from Medical Waste Incinerators (Adopted 09/10/1991) Rule340.pdf Rule340.zip
Rule 341 Municipal Solid Waste Landfills (Adopted 09/18/1997) Rule341.pdf
Landfill.pdf
Rule341.zip
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Rule 342 Control of Oxides of Nitrogen (NOx) from Boilers,
Steam Generators and Process Heaters (Revised 04/17/1997)
Rule342.pdf Rule342.zip
Rule 343 Petroleum Storage Tank Degassing (Adopted 12/14/1993) Rule343.pdf Rule343.zip
Rule 344 Petroleum Sumps, Pits and Well Cellars (Adopted 11/10/1994) Rule344.pdf Rule344.zip
Rule 345 Control of Fugitive Dust from Construction and Demolition Activities (Adopted 01/21/2010) Rule345.pdf Rule345.zip
Rule 346 Loading of Organic Liquid Cargo Vessels (Revised 01/18/2001) Rule346.pdf Rule346.zip
Rule 349 Polyester Resin Operations (Adopted 04/27/1993) Rule349.pdf Rule349.zip
Rule 351 Surface Coating of Wood Products (Revised 08/20/1998) Rule351.pdf Rule351.zip
Rule 352 Natural Gas-Fired Fan-Type Central Furnaces and Small Water Heaters (Revised 10/20/2011) Rule352.pdf Rule352.zip
Rule 353 Adhesives and Sealants (Adopted 08/19/1999) Rule353.pdf Rule353.zip
Rule 354 Graphic Arts (Adopted 06/28/1994) Rule354.pdf Rule354.zip
Rule 359 Flares and Thermal Oxidizers (Adopted 06/28/1994) Rule359.pdf Rule359.zip
Rule 360 Emissions of Oxides of Nitrogen from Large Water Heaters and Small Boilers (Adopted 10/17/2002) Rule360.pdf Rule360.zip
Rule 361 Small Boilers, Steam Generators, and Process Heaters (Adopted 01/17/2008) Rule361.pdf Rule361.zip
Rule 370 Potential to Emit -- Limitations for Part 70 Sources (Revised 01/20/2011) Rule370.pdf Rule370.zip
Regulation IV: Agricultural Burning
Rule 401 Agricultural and Prescribed Burning (Revised 05/16/2002) Rule401.pdf Rule401.zip
Rule 402 Enforcement (Readopted 10/23/1978) Rule402.pdf Rule402.zip
Rule 403 Burning Permit for Non-Burning Days: Report Requirements (Readopted 10/23/1978) Rule403.pdf Rule403.zip
Regulation V: Hearing Board
Rule 501 General (Readopted 10/23/1978) Rule501.pdf Rule501.zip
Rule 502 Filing Petitions (Readopted 10/23/1978) Rule502.pdf Rule502.zip
Rule 503 Contents of Petitions (Readopted 10/23/1978) Rule503.pdf Rule503.zip
Rule 504 Petitions for Variances: Contents (Readopted 10/23/1978) Rule504.pdf Rule504.zip
Rule 505 Breakdown Conditions (Readopted 10/23/1978) Rule505.pdf Rule505.zip
Rule 506 Emergency Variances for Breakdowns (Readopted 10/23/1978) Rule506.pdf Rule506.zip
Rule 507 Appeal from Denial (Readopted 10/23/1978) Rule507.pdf Rule507.zip
Rule 508 Failure to Comply with Rules (Readopted 10/23/1978) Rule508.pdf Rule508.zip
Rule 509 Petition Response - (APCD Requirements) (Readopted 10/23/1978) Rule509.pdf Rule509.zip
Rule 510 Withdrawal of Petition (Readopted 10/23/1978) Rule510.pdf Rule510.zip
Rule 511 Place of Hearing (Readopted 10/23/1978) Rule511.pdf Rule511.zip
Rule 512 Notice of Hearing (Readopted 10/23/1978) Rule512.pdf Rule512.zip
Rule 513 Evidence (Readopted 10/23/1978) Rule513.pdf Rule513.zip
Rule 514 Preliminary Matters (Readopted 10/23/1978) Rule514.pdf Rule514.zip
Rule 515 Official Notice (Readopted 10/23/1978) Rule515.pdf Rule515.zip
Rule 516 Continuances (Readopted 10/23/1978) Rule516.pdf Rule516.zip
Rule 517 Decision (Readopted 10/23/1978) Rule517.pdf Rule517.zip
Rule 518 Effective Date of Decision (Readopted 10/23/1978) Rule518.pdf Rule518.zip
Rule 519 Lack of Permit (Readopted 10/23/1978) Rule519.pdf Rule519.zip
Regulation VI: Emergencies
Rule 601 General (Revised 06/15/1981) Rule601.pdf Rule601.zip
Rule 602 Episodes/Disasters (Revised 06/15/1981) Rule602.pdf Rule602.zip
Rule 603 Emergency Episode Plans (Revised 06/15/1981) Rule603.pdf Rule603.zip
Rule 604 Source Inspection (Revised 06/15/1981) Rule604.pdf Rule604.zip
Rule 605 Enforcement (Revised 06/15/1981) Rule605.pdf Rule605.zip
Rule 606 Communication Network (Revised 06/15/1981) Rule606.pdf Rule606.zip
Rule 607 Air Monitoring Stations (Revised 06/15/1981) Rule607.pdf Rule607.zip
Rule 608 Air Monitoring Summaries (Revised 06/15/1981) Rule608.pdf Rule608.zip
Rule 609 Interdistrict Coordination (Revised 06/15/1981) Rule609.pdf Rule609.zip
Regulation VII: Conformity
Rule 701 Transportation Conformity (Revised 10/15/1998) Rule701.pdf Rule701.zip
Rule 702 General Conformity (Adopted 10/20/1994) Rule702.pdf Rule702.zip
Regulation VIII: New Source Review
Rule 801 New Source Review (Adopted 04/17/1997) Rule801.pdf Rule801.zip
Rule 802 Nonattainment Review (Adopted 04/17/1997) Rule802.pdf Rule802.zip
Rule 803 Prevention of Significant Deterioration (Adopted 04/17/1997) Rule803.pdf Rule803.zip
Rule 804 Emission Offsets (Adopted 04/17/1997) Rule804.pdf Rule804.zip
Rule 805 Air Quality Impact Analysis and Modeling (Adopted 04/17/1997) Rule805.pdf Rule805.zip
Rule 806 Emission Reduction Credits (Adopted 04/17/1997) Rule806.pdf Rule806.zip
Rule 808 New Source Review for Major Sources of Hazardous Air Pollutants (Adopted 05/20/1999)

Rule808.pdf

Rule808.zip
Rule 809 Reserved - -
Rule 810 Federal Prevention of Significant Deterioration (PSD) (Adopted 01/20/2011) Rule 810.pdf Rule 810.zip
Regulation IX: New Source Performance Standards
Rule 901 New Source Performance Standards (Revised 09/20/2010) Rule901.pdf Rule901.zip
Rule 902 Reserved
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Rule 903 Outer Continental Shelf Regulations (Adopted 11/10/1992) Rule903.pdf Rule903.zip
Regulation X: National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants
Rule 1001 National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants (Revised 10/26/1993) Rule1001.pdf Rule1001.zip
Regulation XI: Public Notification
Rule 1101 General (Revised 01/21/2010) Rule1101.pdf Rule1101.zip
Rule 1102 Daily Reporting of Air Quality (Revised 01/21/2010) Rule1102.pdf Rule1102.zip
Rule 1103 Annual Reporting (Revised 01/21/2010) Rule1103.pdf Rule1103.zip
Rule 1104 Health Effects (Revised 01/21/2010) Rule1104.pdf Rule1104.zip
Rule 1105 Public Awareness and Involvement (Revised 01/21/2010) Rule1105.pdf Rule1105.zip
Regulation XII: Registration Programs
Rule 1201 Registration of Agricultural Diesel Engines (Adopted 08/16/2007) Rule1201.pdf Rule1201.zip
Regulation XIII: Part 70 Operating Permit Program
Rule 1301 General Information (Revised 01/20/2011) Rule1301.pdf Rule1301.zip
Rule 1302 Permit Application (Adopted 11/09/1993) Rule1302.pdf Rule1302.zip
Rule 1303 Permits (Revised 01/18/2001) Rule1303.pdf Rule1303.zip
Rule 1304 Issuance, Renewal, Modification and Reopening (Revised 01/18/2001) Rule1304.pdf Rule1304.zip
Rule 1305 Enforcement (Adopted 11/09/1993) Rule1305.pdf Rule1305.zip
The following is not a District-adopted rule.  The memorandum provides information on State Airborne Toxic Control Measures (ATCMs) and how the Santa Barbara County Air Pollution Control District implements them.
  ATCM-MACT Memorandum (Dated 01/15/2009) atcm-mact.pdf atcm-mact.zip
For more information on Air Toxics Control Measures, see also this page.

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For more information on rule development activities, call the Rules Section at (805) 961-8800 or email rules@sbcapcd.org.  For questions on rule applicability or rule interpretations, call the Engineering Division at (805) 961-8800 or email engr@sbcapcd.org.

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