Permit Requirements Applies To:
- Stationary Sources that emit Toxic Air Contaminants (TAC) or Hazardous Air Pollutants (HAP)
- Stationary Sources that have the potential to emit two pounds or greater of any pollutant
- Natural gas fired equipment with a British Thermal Unit (BTU) rating 1,000,000 or greater
- Equipment utilizing internal combustion engines that have a Horse Power rating greater than
50 hp. - Coating operations that use greater than one gallon of materials on any day
- Storage containers for petroleum and solvent based products
Prohibitory Rules:
- The Sacramento Metropolitan Air Quality Management District (SMAQMD) has more than 40 Prohibitory Rules that apply to specific operations and activities
- These Rules apply regardless of Permit status
- The SMAQMD also regulates Asbestos removal and demolitions that will disturb asbestos
Air Resources Board Air Toxic Control Measures:
The California Air Resources Board (CARB) has over 20 Air Toxic Control Measures that apply to specific operations and activities.
Primary Regulatory Agencies
Local:
Sacramento Metropolitan Air Quality Management District
777 12th Street, Suite 300
Sacramento , CA 95814
Phone: 279.207.1122
Fax: 279.207.1122
Website
State:
California ’s Air Resources Board
Phone: 800.842.4450
Website
Federal:
US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
Phone: 800.424.9346
Website
