52.970—Identification of plan.

(a) Purpose and scope. This section sets forth the applicable State Implementation Plan (SIP) for Louisiana under section 110 of the Clean Air Act, 42 U.S.C. 7410, and 40 CFR part 51 to meet national ambient air quality standards.
(b) Incorporation by reference. (1) Material listed in paragraphs (c),(d) and (e) of this section with an EPA approval date prior to July 1, 1998, 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 notice of any change in the material will be published in the Federal Register. Entries in paragraphs (c), (d) and (e) of this section with EPA approval dates after July 1, 1998, will be incorporated by reference in the next update to the SIP compilation.
(2) EPA Region 6 certifies that the rules/regulations provided by 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 July 1, 1998.
(3) Copies of the materials incorporated by reference may be inspected at the Region 6 EPA Office at 1445 Ross Avenue, Suite 700, Dallas, Texas, 75202-2733; the EPA, Air and Radiation Docket and Information Center, Air Docket (6102), 401 M St., SW., Washington, DC 20460; or at the National Archives and Records Administration (NARA). For information on the availability of this material at NARA, call 202-741-6030, or go to: http://www.archives.gov/federal_register/code_of_federal_regulations/ibr_locations.html.
(c) EPA approved regulations.
EPA Approved Louisiana Regulations in the Louisiana SIP




State citation Title/subject State approval date EPA approval date Comments
LAC Title 33. Environmental Quality Part III. Air
Chapter 1—General Provisions
Section 101 Authority, Matter Incorporated by Reference, and Permit Fee System Dec. 1987, LR13:741 03/08/89, 54 FR 09795 Ref 52.999(c)(49)
Section 103 Scope and Severability of Air Regulations Dec. 1987, LR13:741 03/08/89, 54 FR 09795 Ref 52.999(c)(49)
Section 107 Procedure for Handling Investigations, Complaints and Confidentiality Dec. 1987, LR13:741 03/08/89, 54 FR 09795 Ref 52.999(c)(49)
Section 109 Necessary Changes for Approval of Compliance Schedules and Annual Report Requirements Dec. 1987, LR13:741 03/08/89, 54 FR 09795 Ref 52.999(c)(49)
Section 111 Definitions under the Louisiana Air Regulations Aug. 1991, LR17:777 05/05/94, 59 FR 23166 Ref 52.999(c)(60)
Chapter 2—Rules and Regulations for the Fee System of the Air Quality Control Programs
Section 223 Fee Schedule Listing Nov. 1994, LR20:1263 10/23/95, 60 FR 54308 Ref 52.999(c)(66)
Chapter 5—Permit Procedures
Section 501 Authority Dec. 1987, LR13:741 03/08/89, 54 FR 09795 Ref 52.999(c)(49)
Section 503 Procedures for Notification for Interstate Pollution Dec. 1987, LR13:741 03/08/89, 54 FR 09795 Ref 52.999(c)(49)
Section 504 Nonattainment New Source Review Procedures Dec. 2001, LR 27:2225 09/30/02, 67 FR 61270
Section 505 For Emissions Below PSD de minimis Levels Dec. 1987, LR13:741 03/08/89, 54 FR 09795 Ref 52.999(c)(49)
Correction 03/06/92, 57 FR 08076 Ref 52.999(c)(58)
Section 506(A) Clean Air Interstate Rule Requirements—Nitrogen Oxide Annual Program 08/20/2007 09/28/2007, 72 FR 55064
Section 506(B) Clean Air Interstate Rule Requirements—Nitrogen Oxide Ozone Season Program 08/20/2007 09/28/2007, 72 FR 55064
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Section 506(C) Clean Air Interstate Rule Requirements—Annual Sulfur Dioxide 09/20/2006 09/28/2007, 72 FR 55064
Section 506(D) Documentation 09/20/2006 09/28/2007, 72 FR 55064
Section 506(E) Modifications or Exceptions 09/20/2006 09/28/2007, 72 FR 55064
Section 507 Notification Requirement (for Emission Reduction) Dec. 1987, LR13:741 03/08/89, 54 FR 09795 Ref 52.999(c)(49)
Section 509 Prevention of Significant Deterioration Feb. 1995, LR21:170 10/15/96, 61 FR 53639 Ref 52.999(c)(69)
Chapter 6—Regulations on Control of Emissions Reduction Credits Banking
Section 601 Purpose Feb. 2002, LR 28:301 09/27/02, 67 FR 60877
Section 603 Applicability Feb. 2002, LR 28:301 09/27/02, 67 FR 60877
Section 605 Definitions Feb. 2002, LR 28:301 09/27/02, 67 FR 60877
Section 607 Determination of Creditable Emission Reductions Feb. 2002, LR 28:302 09/27/02, 67 FR 60877
Section 613 ERC Bank Recordkeeping and Reporting Requirements Feb. 2002, LR 28:303 09/27/02, 67 FR 60877
Section 615 Schedule for Submitting Applications Feb. 2002, LR 28:304 09/27/02, 67 FR 60877
Section 617 Procedures for Review and Approval of ERCs Feb. 2002, LR 28:304 09/27/02, 67 FR 60877
Section 619 Emission Reduction Credit Bank Feb. 2002, LR 28:305 09/27/02, 67 FR 60877
Chapter 7—Ambient Air Quality
Section 701 Purpose and Information Regarding Standards for PM10, SO2, CO, Atmospheric Oxidants, NOX and Pb Dec. 1987, LR13:741 03/08/89, 54 FR 09795 Ref 52.999(c)(49)
Section 703 Scope of Ambient Air Quality Standards for PM10, SO2, CO, Ozone, NOX, and Pb Dec. 1987, LR13:741 03/08/89, 54 FR 09795 Ref 52.999(c)(49)
Section 705 Standards: Description of Ambient Air Quality Standards Dec. 1987, LR13:741 03/08/89, 54 FR 09795 Ref 52.999(c)(49)
Section 707 Degradation of Ambient Air Having Higher Quality than Set Forth in these Sections Restricted Dec. 1987, LR13:741 03/08/89, 54 FR 09795 Ref 52.999(c)(49)
Section 709 Measurement of Concentrations PM10, SO2, CO, Atmospheric Oxidants, NOX, and Pb Jun. 1988, LR14:348 06/15/89, 54 FR 25451 Ref 52.999(c)(50)
Table 1 Primary Ambient Air Quality Standards Jun. 1988, LR14:348 06/15/89, 54 FR 25451 Ref 52.999(c)(50)
Table 1a Secondary Ambient Air Quality Standards Jun. 1988, LR14:348 06/15/89, 54 FR 25451 Ref 52.999(c)(50)
Table 2 Ambient Air—Methods of Contaminant Measurements Jun. 1988, LR14:348 06/15/89, 54 FR 25451 Ref 52.999(c)(50)
Chapter 9—General Regulations on Control of Emissions and Emission Standards
Section 901 Purpose Dec. 1987, LR13:741 03/08/89, 54 FR 09795 Ref 52.999(c)(49)
Section 903 Scope Dec. 1987, LR13:741 03/08/89, 54 FR 09795 Ref 52.999(c)(49)
Section 905 Control Facilities to be Installed When Feasible Dec. 1987, LR13:741 03/08/89, 54 FR 09795 Ref 52.999(c)(49)
Section 907 Emission Resulting in Undesirable Levels Not Allowed (From Refuse Disposal) Dec. 1987, LR13:741 03/08/89, 54 FR 09795 Ref 52.999(c)(49)
Section 909 Responsible Person to have Test Made Dec. 1987, LR13:741 03/08/89, 54 FR 09795 Ref 52.999(c)(49)
Section 911 Department May Make Tests Dec. 1987, LR13:741 03/08/89, 54 FR 09795 Ref 52.999(c)(49)
Section 913 New Sources to Provide Sampling Ports Dec. 1987, LR13:741 03/08/89, 54 FR 09795 Ref 52.999(c)(49)
Section 915 Emission Monitoring Requirements: Applicability, Special Considerations, Exemptions, and Circumvention Dec. 1987, LR13:741 03/08/89, 54 FR 09795 Ref 52.999(c)(49)
Section 917 Variances Dec. 1987, LR13:741 03/08/89, 54 FR 09795 Ref 52.999(c)(49)
Section 918 Recordkeeping and Annual Reporting Dec. 1987, LR13:741 03/08/89, 54 FR 09795 Ref 52.999(c)(49)
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Section 919 Emission Inventory Oct. 1994, LR20:1102 01/06/95, 60 FR 02016 Ref 52.999(c)(65)
Section 921 Stack Heights Dec. 1987, LR13:741 03/08/89, 54 FR 09795 Ref 52.999(c)(49)
Section 923 Maintenance of Pay Dec. 1987, LR13:741 03/08/89, 54 FR 09795 Ref 52.999(c)(49)
Section 925 Mass Emission Rate Control Plan Dec. 1987, LR13:741 03/08/89, 54 FR 09795 Ref 52.999(c)(49)
Section 927 Notification Required (Emergency Occurrences) Dec. 1987, LR13:741 03/08/89, 54 FR 09795, Ref 52.999(c)(49)
Section 929 Violation of Emission Regulation Cannot be Authorized Dec. 1987, LR13:741 03/08/89, 54 FR 09795 Ref 52.999(c)(49)
Chapter 11—Control of Emissions From Smoke
Section 1101 Control of Air Pollution from Smoke: Purpose and Control of Smoke Dec. 1987, LR13:741 03/08/89, 54 FR 09795 Ref 52.999(c)(49)
Section 1103 Impairment of Visibility on Public Roads Prohibited Dec. 1987, LR13:741 03/08/89, 54 FR 09795 Ref 52.999(c)(49)
Section 1105 Smoke from Flaring Shall be no Darker than No. 1 Ringelmann Dec. 1987, LR13:741 03/08/89, 54 FR 09795 Ref 52.999(c)(49)
Section 1107 Exemptions Dec. 1987, LR13:741 03/08/89, 54 FR 09795 Ref 52.999(c)(49)
Section 1109 Control of Air Pollution from Outdoor Burning Dec. 1987, LR13:741 03/08/89, 54 FR 09795 Ref 52.999(c)(49)
Section 1111 Exclusion: Variance, Unpopulated Areas and Water Vapor Dec. 1987, LR13:741 03/08/89, 54 FR 09795 Ref 52.999(c)(49)
Chapter 13—Emission Standards for Particulate Matter
Subchapter A General
Section 1301 Emission Standards for Particulate Matter Jun 1988, LR14:348 06/15/89, 54 FR 25451 Ref 52.999(c)(50)
Section 1303 Provision Governing Specific Activities Jun 1988, LR14:348 06/15/89, 54 FR 25451 Ref 52.999(c)(50)
Section 1305 Control of Fugitive Emissions Jun 1988, LR14:348 06/15/89, 54 FR 25451 Ref 52.999(c)(50)
Section 1307 Degradation Dec. 1987, LR13:741 03/08/89, 54 FR 09795 Ref 52.999(c)(49)
Section 1309 Measurements of Concentrations Dec. 1987, LR13:741 03/08/89, 54 FR 09795 Ref 52.999(c)(49)
Subchapter B Fluid Catalytic Cracking Units
Section 1311 Emission Limits—Including Fluid Catalytic Cracking Units Jun 1988, LR14:348 06/15/89, 54 FR 25451 Ref 52.999(c)(50)
Subchapter C Fuel Burning Equipment
Section 1313 Emissions from Fuel Burning Equipment Jun 1988, LR14:348 06/15/89, 54 FR 25451 Ref 52.999(c)(50)
Section 1315 More Stringent Regulations may be Prescribed if Particulates are Toxic Jun 1988, LR14:348 06/15/89, 54 FR 25451 Ref 52.999(c)(50)
Section 1317 Exclusions Dec. 1987, LR13:741 03/08/89, 54 FR 09795 Ref 52.999(c)(49)
Subchapter D Refuse Incinerators
Section 1319 Refuse Incinerators: Purpose, Scope, Capacity, Approval of, Allowable Emissions, Disposal, and Restrictions Jun 1988, LR14:348 06/15/89, 54 FR 25451 Ref 52.999(c)(50)
Subchapter E Leadened Particulate Matter
Section 1321 Emission Standards for Leaded Particulate Matter Dec. 1987, LR13:741 03/08/89, 54 FR 09795 Ref 52.999(c)(49)
Table 3 Allowable Rate of Emissions Based on Process Weight Rate Dec. 1987, LR13:741 03/08/89, 54 FR 09795 Ref 52.999(c)(49)
Chapter 14—Conformity
Subchapter A Determining Conformity of General Federal Actions to State or Federal Implementations Plans
Section 1401 Purpose Nov. 1994, LR20:1268 09/13/96, 61 FR 48409 Ref 52.999(c)(67)
Section 1402 Scope Nov. 1994, LR20:1268 09/13/96, 61 FR 48409 Ref 52.999(c)(67)
Section 1403 Prohibition Nov. 1994, LR20:1268 09/13/96, 61 FR 48409 Ref 52.999(c)(67)
Section 1404 Definitions Nov. 1994, LR20:1268 09/13/96, 61 FR 48409 Ref 52.999(c)(67)
Section:
1405 Applicability Nov. 1994, LR20:1268 09/13/96, 61 FR 48409 Ref 52.999(c)(67)
1405.B 06/20/97, LR23:720 03/09/98, 63 FR 11372 Ref 52.999(c)(75)
Section 1406 Conformity Analysis Nov. 1994, LR20:1268 09/13/96, 61 FR 48409 Ref 52.999(c)(67)
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Section 1407 Reporting Requirements Nov. 1994, LR20:1268 09/13/96, 61 FR 48409 Ref 52.999(c)(67)
Section 1408 Public Participation Nov. 1994, LR20:1268 09/13/96, 61 FR 48409 Ref 52.999(c)(67)
Section 1409 Frequency of Conformity Determinations Nov. 1994, LR20:1268 09/13/96, 61 FR 48409 Ref 52.999(c)(67)
Section 1410 Criteria for Determining Conformity of General Federal Actions Nov. 1994, LR20:1268 09/13/96, 61 FR 48409 Ref 52.999(c)(67)
Section 1411 Procedures for Conformity Determinations of General Federal Actions Nov. 1994, LR20:1268 09/13/96, 61 FR 48409 Ref 52.999(c)(67)
Section 1412 Mitigation of Air Quality Impacts Nov. 1994, LR20:1268 09/13/96, 61 FR 48409 Ref 52.999(c)(67)
Section 1413 Department Review Nov. 1994, LR20:1268 09/13/96, 61 FR 48409 Ref 52.999(c)(67)
Section 1414 Enforcement Provisions Nov. 1994, LR20:1268 09/13/96, 61 FR 48409 Ref 52.999(c)(67)
Section 1415 Savings Provision Nov. 1994, LR20:1268 09/13/96, 61 FR 48409 Ref 52.999(c)(67)
Subchapter B Conformity to State or Federal Implementation Plans of Transportation Plans, Programs, and Projects Developed, Funded, or Approved under Title 23 U.S.C. or the Federal Transit Act
Section 1431 Purpose Sept. 1998, LR24:1684 12/29/99, 64 FR 72938
Section 1432 Incorporation by Reference March 20, 2005, LR31:640 10/30/06, 71 FR 63250
Section 1434 Consultation Nov. 1994, LR20:1278; July 1998, LR24:1280; Sept. 1998, LR24:1684; Oct. 1998, LR24:1925 12/29/99, 64 FR 72938
Chapter 15—Emission Standards for Sulfur Dioxide
Section 1501 Degradation of Existing Emission Quality Restricted Apr. 1992, LR18:374 07/15/93, 58 FR 38060 Ref 52.999(c)(59)
Section 1503 Emission Limitations Apr. 1992, LR18:374 07/15/93, 58 FR 38060 Ref 52.999(c)(59)
Section 1505 Variance Apr. 1992, LR18:374 07/15/93, 58 FR 38060 Ref 52.999(c)(59)
Section 1507 Exceptions, Startup provisions, Online Operating Adjustments, and Bubble Concept Apr. 1992, LR18:374 07/15/93, 58 FR 38060 Ref 52.999(c)(59)
Section 1509 Reduced Sulfur Compounds (New and Existing Sources) Apr. 1992, LR18:374 07/15/93, 58 FR 38060 Ref 52.999(c)(59)
Section 1511 Continuous Emissions Monitoring Apr. 1992, LR18:374 07/15/93, 58 FR 38060 Ref 52.999(c)(59)
Section 1513 Recordkeeping and Reporting Apr. 1992, LR18:374 07/15/93, 58 FR 38060 Ref 52.999(c)(59)
Table 4 Emissions—Methods of Contaminant Measurement Apr. 1992, LR18:374 07/15/93, 58 FR 38060 Ref 52.999(c)(59)
Chapter 17—Control of Emissions of Carbon Monoxide (New Sources)
Subchapter A General
Section 1701 Degradation of Existing Emission Quality Restricted Dec. 1987, LR13:741 03/08/89, 54 FR 09795 Ref 52.999(c)(49)
Subchapter B Ferrous Metal Emissions
Section 1703 Ferrous Metal Emissions Dec. 1987, LR13:741 03/08/89, 54 FR 09795 Ref 52.999(c)(49)
Subchapter C Petroleum Refinery Emissions
Section 1705 Petroleum Refinery Emissions Dec. 1987, LR13:741 03/08/89, 54 FR 09795 Ref 52.999(c)(49)
Chapter 19—Mobile Sources
Subchapter B Clean Fuel Fleet
Section 1951 Purposes Nov. 1994, LR20:1263 10/23/95, 60 FR 54308 Ref 52.999(c)(66)
Section 1953 General Provisions Nov. 1994, LR20:1263 10/23/95, 60 FR 54308 Ref 52.999(c)(66)
Section 1955 Definitions Nov. 1994, LR20:1263 10/23/95, 60 FR 54308 Ref 52.999(c)(66)
Section 1957 Exemptions Nov. 1994, LR20:1263 10/23/95, 60 FR 54308 Ref 52.999(c)(66)
Section 1959 Emissions Standards Nov. 1994, LR20:1263 10/23/95, 60 FR 54308 Ref 52.999(c)(66)
Section 1961 Credits Program Nov. 1994, LR20:1263 10/23/95, 60 FR 54308 Ref 52.999(c)(66)
Section 1963 Emissions Reduction Credits Program—Reserved Nov. 1994, LR20:1263 10/23/95, 60 FR 54308 Ref 52.999(c)(66)
Section 1965 Recordkeeping Nov. 1994, LR20:1263 10/23/95, 60 FR 54308 Ref 52.999(c)(66)
Section 1967 Conversion to Clean Fuel Vehicles—Reserved Nov. 1994, LR20:1263 10/23/95, 60 FR 54308 Ref 52.999(c)(66)
Section 1969 Fuel Provider Requirements Nov. 1994, LR20:1263 10/23/95, 60 FR 54308 Ref 52.999(c)(66)
Section 1971 Enforcement Nov. 1994, LR20:1263 10/23/95, 60 FR 54308 Ref 52.999(c)(66)
Section 1973 Fees Nov. 1994, LR20:1263 10/23/95, 60 FR 54308 Ref 52.999(c)(66)
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Chapter 21—Control of Emissions of Organic Compounds
Subchapter A General
Section 2101 Compliance Schedules Nov. 1990, LR16:959 05/05/94, 59 FR 23166 Ref 52.999(c)(60)
Section 2103 Storage of Volatile Organic Compounds (Large Tanks) Dec. 1995, LR21:1333 10/22/96, 61 FR 54737 Ref 52.999(c)(71)(E)(F)(G)
Section 2105 Storage of Volatile Organic Components (Small Tanks) NOT IN SIP
Section 2107 Volatile Organic Compounds—Loading Apr. 1991, LR17:360 05/05/94, 59 FR 23166 Ref 52.999(c)(60)
Section 2108 Marine Vapor Recovery Nov. 1990, LR16:959 10/22/96, 61 FR 54737 Ref 52.999(c)(71)(A)(B)
Section 2109 Oil/Water—Separation Oct. 1992, LR18:1122 07/25/96, 61 FR 38590 Ref 52.999(c)(64)
Section 2111 Pumps and Compressors Apr. 1991, LR17:360 05/05/94, 59 FR 23166 Ref 52.999(c)(60)
Section 2113 Housekeeping Apr. 1991, LR17:360 05/05/94, 59 FR 23166 Ref 52.999(c)(60)
Section 2115 Waste Gas Disposal and Exemptions Mar. 1993, LR19:317 07/25/96, 61 FR 38590 Ref 52.999(c)(64)