Rule Development

The District develops and amends its rules as required by state and federal law and in the interest of fulfilling its mission to protect public health from the harmful effects of air pollution.

Current Rule Development Activities

RULE EXPECTED ADOPTION DATE DOCUMENTS
Amendment to Rule 3.8 Federal Operating Permits Fall 2024  
New Rule – Composting Fall 2024  

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Recent Rule Adoptions and Revisions

RULE LANGUAGE
ADOPTION DATE DOCUMENTS
Rule 2.14, Architectural Coatings May 8, 2024 Staff Report
Rule 4.5, Federal Clean Air Act Section 185 Penalty Fee May 8, 2024 Staff Report
Rule 2.43, Biomass Boilers December 13, 2023 Staff Report
Rule 2.43, Biomass Boilers April 12, 2023 Staff Report
Rule 4.2, Permit Fees – Agricultural Burning October 12, 2022 Staff Report

Potential Regulatory Measures

The California Health and Safety Code requires the District to post a list of all regulatory measures which may be adopted or amended in a calendar year.

2024 Regulatory Measure List