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(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 paragraphs (c) and (d) of this section with an EPA approval date prior to November 21, 2025, 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 notification of any change in the material will be published in the Federal Register. Entries in paragraphs (c) and (d) of this section with EPA approval dates after November 21, 2025, will be incorporated by reference in the next update to the SIP compilation.

(2) EPA Region 10 certifies that the rules/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 the dates referenced in paragraph (b)(1) of this section.

(3) Copies of the materials incorporated by reference may be inspected at the Region 10 EPA Office at 1200 Sixth Avenue, Suite 155, Seattle, WA 98101. To obtain the material, please call (206) 553-6357. You may inspect the material with an EPA approval date prior to November 21, 2025, for Alaska at the National Archives and Records Administration (NARA). For information on the availability of this material at NARA email fedreg.legal@nara.gov or go to https://www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr-locations.

(c) EPA approved laws and 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

8/21/2022

3/3/2026, 91 FR 10339

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

12/8/2024

11/18/2025, 90 FR 51529

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

1/8/2020

9/24/2021, 86 FR 52997

Except (d)(2).

18 AAC 50.076

Solid Fuel-Fired Heating Device Fuel Requirements; Requirements for Wood Sellers

12/8/2024

11/18/2025, 90 FR 51529

Except (g)(11).

18 AAC 50.077

Standards for Wood-Fired Heating Devices

12/8/2024

11/18/2025, 90 FR 51529

Except (g).

18 AAC 50.078

Additional Control Measures for a Serious PM-2.5 Nonattainment Area

12/8/2024

11/18/2025, 90 FR 51529

Except (c).

18 AAC 50.079

Provisions For Coal-Fired Heating Devices

12/8/2024

11/18/2025, 90 FR 51529

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 50.265

Additional requirements for construction or operation of Title V permitted sources and operation of minor stationary sources within the regional haze special protection area

8/21/2022

3/3/2026, 91 FR 10339

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 45419

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

Table 2 to Paragraph (c)—Alaska State Statutes

State citation

Title/subject

State effective date

EPA approval date

Explanations

Title 45—Trade and Commerce, Chapter 45.45. Trade Practices

Sec. 45.45.400

Prohibited Transfer of Used Cars

6/25/1993

11/18/1998, 63 FR 63983

Except (b).

Title 46—Water, Air, Energy, and Environmental Conservation, Chapter 46.14. Air Quality Control

Sec. 46.14.550

Responsibilities of Owner and Operator; Agent for Service

1/4/2013

9/19/2014, 79 FR 56268

Sec. 46.14.560

Unavoidable Malfunctions and Emergencies

6/25/1993

11/18/1998, 63 FR 63983

Sec. 46.14.990

Definitions

1/4/2013

9/19/2014, 79 FR 56268

Except (1) through (3), (6), (7), (9) through (14), (19) through (26), and (28).

Table 3 to Paragraph (c)—City and Borough Codes and Ordinances

State citation

Title/subject

State

effective

date

EPA approval date

Explanations

Anchorage Municipal Code and Ordinances

Anchorage Municipal Code 21.85.030

Improvement Requirements by Improvement Area

1/16/1987 (city effective date)

8/13/1993, 58 FR 43084

Eagle River PM Plan—Contingency Plan.

Anchorage Municipal Code 21.45.080.W.7

Paving

9/24/1991 (city effective date)

8/13/1993, 58 FR 43084

Section W.7. Eagle River PM Plan—Contingency Plan.

Anchorage Ordinance 2006-13

An ordinance amending the Anchorage Municipal Code, Chapters 15.80 and 15.85 to comply with State I/M regulations and to comply with DMV Electronic Procedures

2/14/2006 (city approval date)

3/22/2010, 75 FR 13436

Anchorage Transportation Control Program—Carbon Monoxide.

City and Borough of Juneau Ordinances

Ordinance of the City and Borough of Juneau, No. 91-53

An Ordinance amending the wood smoke control fine schedule to increase the fines for violations of the wood smoke control code

1/6/1992 (city adoption date)

3/24/1994, 59 FR 13884

Mendenhall Valley PM Plan.

Ordinance of the City and Borough of Juneau No. 93-01

Setting boundaries for regrading and surfacing

2/8/1993 (city adoption date)

3/24/1994, 59 FR 13884

Mendenhall Valley PM Plan.

Ordinance of the City and Borough of Juneau, No. 93-06

Setting boundaries for regrading and surfacing

4/5/1993 (city adoption date)

3/24/1994, 59 FR 13884

Mendenhall Valley PM Plan.

Ordinance of the City and Borough of Juneau, No. 93-39am

An Ordinance creating Local Improvement District No. 77 of the City and Borough, setting boundaries for drainage and paving of streets in the Mendenhall Valley

11/17/1993 (city adoption date)

3/24/1994, 59 FR 13884

Mendenhall Valley PM Plan.

Ordinance of the City and Borough of Juneau, Serial No. 2008-28

An Ordinance Amending the Woodsmoke Control Program Regarding Solid Fuel-Fired Burning Devices

9/8/2008 (city adoption date)

5/9/2013, 78 FR 27071

Mendenhall Valley PM Limited Maintenance Plan.

Fairbanks North Star Borough Ordinances and Code

Fairbanks North Star Borough Ordinance No. 2001-17

Mandating a Fairbanks North Star Borough Motor Vehicle Plug-in Program

4/12/2001 (borough adoption date)

2/4/2002, 67 FR 5064

Fairbanks Transportation Control Program—Carbon Monoxide.

Fairbanks North Star Borough Ordinance No. 2003-71

An Ordinance amending the Carbon Monoxide Emergency Episode Prevention Plan including implementing a Woodstove Control Ordinance

10/30/2003 (borough adoption date)

7/27/2004, 69 FR 44601

Fairbanks Carbon Monoxide Maintenance Plan.

Chapter 21.28—PM 2.5 Air Quality Control Program

21.28.010

Definitions

3/2/2015 (borough effective date)

9/8/2017, 82 FR 42457

21.28.020

Borough listed appliances

1/15/2016 (borough effective date)

9/8/2017, 82 FR 42457

21.28.030

Prohibited acts

10/1/2016 (borough effective date)

9/8/2017, 82 FR 42457

Except H and J.

21.28.050

Forecasting exceedances and restrictions in the air quality control zone during an alert

6/26/2015 (borough effective date)

9/8/2017, 82 FR 42457

21.28.060

No other adequate source of heat determination

8/12/2016 (borough effective date)

9/8/2017, 82 FR 42457

(d) EPA approved state source-specific requirements.

Table 4 to Paragraph (d)—EPA-Approved Alaska Source-Specific Requirements

Name of source

Order/permit number

State effective date

EPA approval date

Explanations

Doyon Utilities, LLC—Fort Wainwright (Privatized Emission Units)

Minor Permit AQ1121MSS04 Rev. 1

10/31/2024

11/18/2025, 90 FR 51529

Title Page, Table of Contents, List of Abbreviations and Acronyms, Section 1, Section 3, Section 4, and Section 6, only.

U.S. Army Garrison Fort Wainwright.

Minor Permit AQ0236MSS03 Rev. 2

10/28/2024

11/18/2025, 90 FR 51529

Title Page, Table of Contents, List of Abbreviations and Acronyms, Section 1, Section 3, Section 4, and Section 6, only.

Golden Valley Electric Association, North Pole Power Plant

Minor Permit AQ0110MSS01 Rev. 1

10/30/2024

11/18/2025, 90 FR 51529

Title Page, Table of Contents, List of Abbreviations and Acronyms, Section 1, Section 3, Section 4, and Section 6, only.

Golden Valley Electric Association, Zehnder Facility

Minor Permit AQ0109MSS01 Rev. 2

10/28/2024

11/18/2025, 90 FR 51529

Title Page, Table of Contents, List of Abbreviations and Acronyms, Section 1, Section 3, Section 4, and Section 6, only.

Aurora Energy LLC, Chena Power Plant

Minor Permit AQ0315MSS02 Revision 1

10/28/2024

11/18/2025, 90 FR 51529

Title Page, Table of Contents, List of Abbreviations and Acronyms, Section 1, Section 3, Section 4, and Section 6, only.

University of Alaska Fairbanks, University of Alaska Fairbanks Campus

Minor Permit AQ0316MSS08 Revision 1

10/31/2024

11/18/2025, 90 FR 51529

Title Page, Table of Contents, List of Abbreviations and Acronyms, Section 1, Section 3, Section 4, and Section 6, only.

(e) EPA approved nonregulatory provisions and quasi-regulatory measures.

Table 5 to Paragraph (e)—EPA-Approved Alaska Nonregulatory Provisions and Quasi-Regulatory Measures

Name of SIP provision

Applicable geographic or nonattainment area

State submittal date

EPA approval date

Explanations

State of Alaska Air Quality Control Plan: Volume II. Analysis of Problems, Control Actions

Section I. Background

II.I.A. Introduction

Statewide

1/8/1997

12/29/1999, 64 FR 72940

II.I.B. Air Quality Control Regions

Statewide

1/8/1997

12/29/1999, 64 FR 72940

II.I.C. Attainment/nonattainment Designations

Statewide

1/8/1997

12/29/1999, 64 FR 72940

II.I.D. Prevention of Significant Deterioration Designations

Statewide

1/8/1997

12/29/1999, 64 FR 72940

II.I.E. New Source Review

Statewide

1/8/1997

12/29/1999, 64 FR 72940

Section II. State Air Quality Control Program

II.II. State Air Quality Control Program

Statewide

7/9/2012

10/22/2012, 77 FR 64425

Section III. Areawide Pollutant Control Program

II.III.A. Statewide Carbon Monoxide Control Program

Statewide

6/5/2008

3/22/2010, 75 FR 13436

II.III.B. Anchorage Transportation Control Program

Anchorage

1/4/2002

9/18/2002, 67 FR 58711

II.III.B.11. Anchorage Carbon Monoxide Maintenance Plan

Anchorage

9/20/2011

3/3/2014, 79 FR 11707

II.III.B.12. Anchorage Second 10-year Carbon Monoxide Limited Maintenance Plan

Anchorage

4/22/2013

3/3/2014, 79 FR 11707

II.III.C. Fairbanks Transportation Control Program

Fairbanks

8/30/2001

2/4/2002, 67 FR 5064

II.III.C.11. Fairbanks Carbon Monoxide Redesignation and Maintenance Plan

Fairbanks

9/15/2009

3/22/2010, 75 FR 13436

II.III.C.12. Fairbanks Second 10-year Carbon Monoxide Limited Maintenance Plan

Fairbanks

4/22/2013

8/9/2013, 78 FR 48611

II.III.D. Particulate Matter

Statewide

10/15/1991

8/13/1993, 58 FR 43084

II.III.D.2. Eagle River PM10 Control Plan

Eagle River

10/15/1991

8/13/1993, 58 FR 43084

II.III.D.2.a. Eagle River PM10 Limited Maintenance Plan

Eagle River

9/29/2010

1/7/2013, 78 FR 900

II.III.D.2.b. Second 10-year PM10 Limited Maintenance Plan

Eagle River

11/10/2020

11/9/2021, 86 FR 62096

II.III.D.3. Mendenhall Valley PM10 Control Plan

Mendenhall Valley

6/22/1993

3/24/1994, 59 FR 13884

II.III.D.3.a. Mendenhall Valley PM10 Limited Maintenance Plan

Mendenhall Valley

5/14/2009

5/9/2013, 78 FR 27071

II.III.D.3.b. Mendenhall Valley Second 10-year Limited Maintenance Plan

Mendenhall Valley

11/10/2020

10/25/2021, 86 FR 58807

II.III.D.4. Interstate Transport of Particulate Matter

Statewide

2/7/2008

10/15/2008, 73 FR 60955

II.III.D.5. Fairbanks North Star Borough PM2.5 Control Plan

Fairbanks North Star Borough

11/23/2016

9/8/2017, 82 FR 42457

Fairbanks North Star Borough PM2.5 Moderate Area Plan.

II.III.E. Ice Fog

Statewide

1/18/1980

7/5/1983, 48 FR 30623

II.III.F. Open Burning

Statewide

4/4/2011

2/14/2013, 78 FR 10546

II.III.F.1. In Situ Burning Guidelines for Alaska

Statewide

4/4/2011

2/14/2013, 78 FR 10546

Revision 1, August 2008.

II.III.G. Wood Smoke Pollution Control

Statewide

11/15/1983

4/24/1984, 49 FR 17497

II.III.H. Lead Pollution Control

Statewide

11/15/1983

1/3/1984, 49 FR 67

II.III.I. Transportation Conformity

Statewide

4/17/2015

9/8/2015, 80 FR 53735

II.III.I.1. Transportation Conformity Supplement

Statewide

7/29/2015

9/8/2015, 80 FR 53735

Clarification re: access to public records: AS 40.25.110, AS 40.25.115, and 2 AAC 96.

II.III.J. General Conformity

Statewide

12/05/1994

9/27/1995, 60 FR 49765

II.III.K. Area Wide Pollutant Control Program for Regional Haze

Statewide

4/4/2011, 3/10/2016, 7/25/2022

2/14/2013, 78 FR 10546; 4/12/2018, 83 FR 15746; 3/3/2026, 91 FR 10339

Approvals: first implementation period; first progress report; and second implementation period.

Section IV. Point Source Control Program

II.IV.A. Summary

Statewide

11/15/1983

4/24/1984, 49 FR 17497

II.IV.B. State Air Quality Regulations

Statewide

11/15/1983

4/24/1984, 49 FR 17497

II.IV.C. Local Programs

Statewide

11/15/1983

4/24/1984, 49 FR 17497

II.IV.D. Description of Source Categories and Pollutants

Statewide

11/15/1983

4/24/1984, 49 FR 17497

II.IV.E. Point Source Control

Statewide

11/15/1983

4/24/1984, 49 FR 17497

II.IV.F. Facility Review Procedures

Statewide

9/12/1988

7/31/1989, 54 FR 31522

II.IV.G. Application Review and Permit Development

Statewide

11/15/1983

4/24/1984, 49 FR 17497

II.IV.H. Permit Issuance Requirements

Statewide

11/15/1983

4/24/1984, 49 FR 17497

Section V. Ambient Air Monitoring

II.V.A. Purpose

Statewide

1/18/1980

4/15/1981, 46 FR 21994

II.V.B. Completed Air Monitoring Projects

Statewide

1/18/1980

4/15/1981, 46 FR 21994

II.V.C. Air Monitoring Network

Statewide

1/18/1980; 7/11/1994

4/15/1981, 46 FR 21994; 4/5/1995, 60 FR 17237

II.V.E. Annual Review

Statewide

1/18/1980

4/15/1981, 46 FR 21994

State of Alaska Air Quality Control Plan: Volume III. Appendices

Section II. State Air Quality Control Program

III.II.A. State Air Statutes

Statewide

12/11/2006

3/22/2010, 75 FR 13436

Except 46.03.170.

III.II.A.1. State Attorney General Opinions on Legal Authority

Statewide

12/11/2006

3/22/2010, 75 FR 13436

III.II.B. Municipality of Anchorage and ADEC Agreements

Anchorage

4/22/2013

3/3/2014, 79 FR 11707

III.II.C. Fairbanks North Star Borough and ADEC Agreements

Fairbanks

12/11/2006

3/22/2010, 75 FR 13436

III.II.D. CAA Section 110 Infrastructure Certification Documentation and Supporting Documents

Statewide

10/25/2018

12/23/2019, 84 FR 70428

III.II.D.1. Attachment 1—Public Official Financial Disclosure (2 AAC 50.010 through 2 AAC 50.200)

Statewide

7/9/2012

10/22/2012, 77 FR 64425

Approved for purposes of CAA section 128.

III.II.D.2. Attachment 2—Executive Branch Code of Ethics (9 AAC 52.010 through 9 AAC 52.990)

Statewide

7/9/2012

10/22/2012, 77 FR 64425

Approved for purposes of CAA section 128.

Section III. Area Wide Pollutant Control Program

III.III.A. I/M Program Manual

Statewide

6/5/2008

3/22/2010, 75 FR 13436

III.III.B. Municipality of Anchorage

Anchorage

4/22/2013

3/3/2014, 79 FR 11707

III.III.C. Fairbanks

Fairbanks

4/22/2013

8/9/2013, 78 FR 48611

III.III.D. Particulate Matter

Statewide

10/15/1991

8/13/1993, 58 FR 43084

III.III.D.2. Eagle River PM10 Control Plan

Eagle River

11/10/2020

11/9/2021, 86 FR 62096

III.III.D.3. Control Plan for the Mendenhall Valley of Juneau

Mendenhall Valley

11/10/2020

10/25/2021, 86 FR 58807

III.III.D.5. Fairbanks North Star Borough PM2.5 Control Plan

Fairbanks North Star Borough

11/23/2016

9/8/2017, 82 FR 42457

Only with respect to the Fairbanks North Star Borough PM2.5 Moderate Area Plan.

III.III.G. Ordinance of the City and Borough of Juneau

Juneau

11/15/1983

4/24/1984, 49 FR 17497

III.III.H. Support Documents for Lead Plan

Statewide

11/15/1983

1/3/1984, 49 FR 67

III.III.K. Area Wide Pollutant Control Program for Regional Haze

Statewide

4/4/2011; 7/25/2022

2/14/2013, 78 FR 10546; 3/3/2026, 91 FR 10339

Approvals: first implementation period; and second implementation period.

Section IV. Point Source Control Program

III.IV. Point Source Control Program

Statewide

11/15/1983

4/24/1984, 49 FR 17497

III.IV.1. PSD Area Classification and Reclassification

Statewide

11/15/1983

4/24/1984, 49 FR 17497

III.IV.2. Compliance Assurance

Statewide

11/15/1983

4/24/1984, 49 FR 17497

III.IV.3. Testing Procedures

Statewide

11/15/1983

4/24/1984, 49 FR 17497

Section V. Ambient Air Monitoring

III.V. Ambient Air Monitoring

Statewide

11/15/1983

4/24/1984, 49 FR 17497

Section VI. Small Business Assistance Program

III.VI. Small Business Assistance Program

Statewide

4/18/1994

9/5/1995, 60 FR 46021

Infrastructure and Interstate Transport

Interstate Transport Requirements—1997 Ozone and 1997 PM2.5 NAAQS

Statewide

2/7/2008

10/15/2008, 73 FR 60955

Approved SIP for purposes of CAA section 110(a)(2)(D)(i) for the 1997 Ozone and 1997 PM2.5 NAAQS.

Infrastructure Requirements—1997 Ozone NAAQS

Statewide

7/9/2012

10/22/2012, 77 FR 64425

Approved SIP for purposes of CAA sections 110(a)(2)(A), (B), (C), (D)(ii), (E), (F), (G), (H), (J), (K), (L), and (M) for the 1997 Ozone NAAQS.

Interstate Transport Requirements—2008 Ozone and 2006 PM2.5 NAAQS

Statewide

3/29/2011

8/4/2014, 79 FR 45103

Approved SIP for purposes of CAA section 110(a)(2)(D)(i)(I) for the 2008 Ozone and 2006 PM2.5 NAAQS.

Interstate Transport Requirements—2008 Lead NAAQS

Statewide

7/9/2012

8/4/2014, 79 FR 45103

Approved SIP for purposes of CAA section 110(a)(2)(D)(i)(I) for the 2008 Lead NAAQS.

Infrastructure Requirements—1997 PM2.5 NAAQS

Statewide

7/9/2012

11/10/2014, 79 FR 66651

Approved SIP for purposes of CAA section 110(a)(2)(A), (B), (C), (D)(ii), (E), (F), (H), (J), (K), (L), and (M) for the 1997 PM2.5 NAAQS.

Infrastructure Requirements—2006 PM2.5 NAAQS

Statewide

7/9/2012, 3/29/2011

11/10/2014, 79 FR 66651

Approved SIP for purposes of CAA section 110(a)(2)(A), (B), (C), (D)(i)(II), (D)(ii), (E), (F), (H), (J), (K), (L), and (M) for the 2006 PM2.5 NAAQS.

Infrastructure Requirements—2008 Ozone NAAQS

Statewide

7/9/2012, 3/29/2011

11/10/2014, 79 FR 66651

Approved SIP for purposes of CAA section 110(a)(2)(A), (B), (C), (D)(i)(II), (D)(ii), (E), (F), (G), (H), (J), (K), (L), and (M) for the 2008 Ozone NAAQS.

Infrastructure Requirements—2010 NO2 NAAQS

Statewide

5/12/2015

5/12/2017, 82 FR 22081

Approved SIP for purposes of CAA section 110(a)(2)(A), (B), (C), (D)(i)(II), (D)(ii), (E), (F), (G), (H), (J), (K), (L), and (M) for the 2010 NO2 NAAQS.

Infrastructure Requirements—2010 SO2 NAAQS

Statewide

5/12/2015

5/12/2017, 82 FR 22081

Approved SIP for purposes of CAA section 110(a)(2)(A), (B), (C), (D)(i)(II), (D)(ii), (E), (F), (G), (H), (J), (K), (L), and (M) for the 2010 SO2 NAAQS.

Interstate Transport Requirements—2015 Ozone NAAQS

Statewide

10/25/2018

12/18/2019, 84 FR 69331

Approved SIP for purposes of CAA section 110(a)(2)(D)(i)(I) for the 2015 Ozone NAAQS.

Infrastructure Requirements—2015 Ozone NAAQS

Statewide

10/25/2018

12/23/2019, 84 FR 70428

Approved SIP for purposes of CAA section 110(a)(2)(A), (B), (C), (D)(i)(II), (D)(ii), (E), (F), (G), (H), (J), (K), (L), and (M) for the 2015 Ozone NAAQS.

Regulations Approved but not Incorporated by Reference

18 AAC 50.076(g)(11) Solid Fuel-fired Heating Device Fuel Requirements; Registration of Commercial Wood Sellers

Statewide

11/26/2016

9/8/2017, 82 FR 42457

21.28.030.J Prohibited Acts. Penalties

Fairbanks North Star Borough

10/1/2016 (borough effective date)

9/8/2017, 82 FR 42457

FNSB Code Chapter 21.28 PM2.5 Air Quality Control Program.

21.28.040 Enhanced voluntary removal, replacement and repair program

Fairbanks North Star Borough

1/15/2016 (borough effective date)

9/8/2017, 82 FR 42457

FNSB Code Chapter 21.28 PM2.5 Air Quality Control Program.

21.28.070 Voluntary burn cessation program

Fairbanks North Star Borough

4/24/2015 (borough effective date)

9/8/2017, 82 FR 42457

FNSB Code Chapter 21.28 PM2.5 Air Quality Control Program.

Recently Approved Plans

II.III.D.5.11 Fairbanks Emergency Episode Plan

Fairbanks North Star Borough

11/28/2018

6/5/2019, 84 FR 26019

Revision to II.III.D.5.

III.III.D.5.12 Appendix to Volume II. Section III.D.5

Fairbanks North Star Borough

11/28/2018

6/5/2019, 84 FR 26019

Revision to pages 68 through 84 of III.III.D.5.

II.III.D.7.06 Fairbanks Emissions Inventory Data

Fairbanks North Star Borough

12/4/2024

11/18/2025, 90 FR 51529

Approved for purposes of the Fairbanks 189(d) Plan 2020 base year emissions inventory and 2027 attainment projected emissions inventory.

III.III.D.7.06 Appendix to Fairbanks Emissions Inventory Data

Fairbanks North Star Borough

12/4/2024

11/18/2025, 90 FR 51529

Approved for purposes of the Fairbanks 189(d) Plan 2020 base year emissions inventory and 2027 attainment projected emissions inventory.

II.III.D.7.08 Fairbanks Modeling

Fairbanks North Star Borough

12/13/2019

9/24/2021, 86 FR 52997

Approved for purposes of the Fairbanks Serious Plan PM2.5 precursor demonstration for NOX and VOC emissions as it relates to BACM/BACT control measure requirements.

II.III.D.7.12 Fairbanks Emergency Episode Plan

Fairbanks North Star Borough

12/15/2020

9/24/2021, 86 FR 52997

II.III.D.7.01 Executive Summary

Fairbanks North Star Borough

12/13/2019

12/5/2023; 88 FR 84626

II.III.D.7.02 Background and Overview of PM2.5 Rule

Fairbanks North Star Borough

12/13/2019

12/5/2023; 88 FR 84626

III.III.D.7.02 Appendix to Background and Overview of PM2.5 Rule

Fairbanks North Star Borough

12/13/2019

12/5/2023; 88 FR 84626

II.III.D.7.03 Nonattainment Area Boundary and Design Episode Selection

Fairbanks North Star Borough

12/13/2019

12/5/2023; 88 FR 84626

III.III.D.7.03 Appendix to Nonattainment Area Boundary and Design Episode Selection

Fairbanks North Star Borough

12/13/2019

12/5/2023; 88 FR 84626

II.III.D.7.04 Ambient Air Quality and Trends

Fairbanks North Star Borough

12/15/2020

12/5/2023; 88 FR 84626

II.III.D.7.05 PM2.5 Network and Monitoring Program

Fairbanks North Star Borough

12/15/2020

12/5/2023; 88 FR 84626

III.III.D.7.05 Appendix to PM2.5 Network and Monitoring Program

Fairbanks North Star Borough

12/15/2020

12/5/2023; 88 FR 84626

II.III.D.7.06 Fairbanks Emissions Inventory Data

Fairbanks North Star Borough

12/15/2020

12/5/2023; 88 FR 84626

Approved for purposes of the Fairbanks 189(d) Plan 2019 base year emissions inventory.

III.III.D.7.06 Appendix to Fairbanks Emissions Inventory Data

Fairbanks North Star Borough

12/15/2020

12/5/2023; 88 FR 84626

Approved for purposes of the Fairbanks 189(d) Plan 2019 base year emissions inventory.

II.III.D.7.07 Control Strategies

Fairbanks North Star Borough

12/4/2024

11/18/2025, 90 FR 51529

Approved for purposes of the Fairbanks Serious Plan and Fairbanks 189(d) Plan.

III.III.D.7.07 Appendix to Control Strategies

Fairbanks North Star Borough

12/4/2024

11/18/2025, 90 FR 51529

Approved for purposes of the Fairbanks Serious Plan and Fairbanks 189(d) Plan.

II.III.D.7.08 Modeling

Fairbanks North Star Borough

12/4/2024

11/18/2025, 90 FR 51529

Approved for purposes of the Fairbanks Serious and Fairbanks 189(d) Plan for the PM2.5 precursor demonstration for NOx and VOC emissions and SO2 emissions from existing major stationary sources as it relates to control strategy requirements for areas subject to CAA section 189(b) and (d), 42 U.S.C. 7513a(b) and (d).

III.III.D.7.08 Appendix to Modeling

Fairbanks North Star Borough

12/4/2024

11/18/2025, 90 FR 51529

Approved for purposes of the Fairbanks Serious Plan and Fairbanks 189(d) Plan for the PM2.5 precursor demonstrations for NOX and VOC emissions and SO2 emissions from existing major stationary sources as it relates to control strategy requirements for areas subject to CAA section 189(b) and (d), 42 U.S.C. 7513a(b) and (d).

II.III.D.7.09 Attainment Demonstration

Fairbanks North Star Borough

12/4/2024

11/18/2025, 90 FR 51529

Approved for purposes of the Fairbanks Serious Plan and Fairbanks 189(d) Plan. Pursuant to CAA sections 172(a)(2)(A) and 179(d)(3), 42 U.S.C. 7502(a)(2)(A) and 42 U.S.C. 7509(d)(3), and 40 CFR 51.1004(a)(3), the Serious area attainment date for the Fairbanks PM2.5 Nonattainment Area is December 31, 2027.

III.III.D.7.09 Appendix to Attainment Demonstration

Fairbanks North Star Borough

12/4/2024

11/18/2025, 90 FR 51529

Approved for purposes of the Fairbanks Serious Plan and Fairbanks 189(d) Plan. Pursuant to CAA sections 172(a)(2)(A) and 179(d)(3), 42 U.S.C. 7502(a)(2)(A) and 42 U.S.C. 7509(d)(3), and 40 CFR 51.1004(a)(3), the Serious area attainment date for the Fairbanks PM2.5 Nonattainment Area is December 31, 2027.

II.III.D.7.10 Reasonable Further Progress and Quantitative Milestones

Fairbanks North Star Borough

12/4/2024

11/18/2025, 90 FR 51529

Approved for purposes of the Fairbanks Serious Plan and Fairbanks 189(d) Plan.

III.III.D.7.10 Appendix to Reasonable Further Progress and Quantitative Milestones

Fairbanks North Star Borough

12/4/2024

11/18/2025, 90 FR 51529

Approved for purposes of the Fairbanks Serious Plan and Fairbanks 189(d) Plan.

II.III.D.7.11 Contingency Measures

Fairbanks North Star Borough

12/4/2024

11/18/2025, 90 FR 51529

Approved for purposes of the Fairbanks Serious Plan and Fairbanks 189(d) Plan.

II.III.D.7.12 Fairbanks Emergency Episode Plan

Fairbanks North Star Borough

12/4/2024

11/18/2025, 90 FR 51529

Approved for purposes of the Fairbanks Serious Plan and Fairbanks 189(d) Plan.

II.III.D.7.13 Assurance of Adequacy

Fairbanks North Star Borough

12/13/2019

12/5/2023; 88 FR 84626

III.III.D.7.13 Appendix to Assurance of Adequacy

Fairbanks North Star Borough

12/13/2019

12/5/2023; 88 FR 84626

II.III.D.7.14 Conformity and Motor Vehicle Emission Budgets

Fairbanks North Star Borough

12/4/2024

11/18/2025, 90 FR 51529

Approved for purposes of the Fairbanks Serious Plan and Fairbanks 189(d) Plan.

III.III.D.7.14 Appendix to Conformity and Motor Vehicle Emission Budgets

Fairbanks North Star Borough

12/4/2024

11/18/2025, 90 FR 51529

Approved for purposes of the Fairbanks Serious Plan and Fairbanks 189(d) Plan.

II.III.D.7.15 Acronyms and Abbreviations

Fairbanks North Star Borough

12/13/2019

12/5/2023; 88 FR 84626

[79 FR 19822, Apr. 10, 2014]

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