AGRICULTURAL OPERATIONS
Applicable Requirements and Compliance Certification
Farms located in the
Sacramento Metropolitan Air Quality Management District
(SMAQMD)
Business Name of Applicant: _______________________________________________________________
A. Applicable Requirements: This form lists the applicable requirements that may apply to your agricultural operation. Some of
the sections below may not be applicable to your particular type of agricultural operation.
Section 1
GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
(applicable to all agricultural operations)
Applicable Requirement(s)
Applicable SMAQMD Rule and Section number
that the farm must comply with.
Method used for determining
Compliance Status (Use a separate
compliance.
form for operations with varying
compliance status)
This is the primary method used to
determine the tank is in compliance with
the applicable requirement.
RULE 501 AGRICULTURAL BURNING
I have knowledge that:
Section 305
An acreage allotment exists for all agricultural
burning in the SMAQMD.
The acreage allotment can be restricted further by
the APCO to preclude a nuisance or violation of
an air qiality standard.
No burning is allowed if the wind direction would
cause a nuisance.
The APCO and fire agency must be contacted for
permission to burn.
Burning shall be ignited with approved ignition
devices and shall be conducted during specified
hours.
Specific materials are prohibited to be burned.
1. Agricultural burning is conducted
consistent with requirements of
SMAQMD Rule 501 Sections 300 and
400.
‫ ٱ‬In compliance with SMAQMD Rule
501 and I will continue to comply with
all requirements.
‫ ٱ‬Not in compliance with SMAQMD
Rule 501 at this time, but I will be by:
_____/_____/________ (submit plan
2. Field crop burning is conducted
according to the requirements prescribed per instructions)
in SMAQMD Rule 501 Section 300.
These requirements do not apply to
and
my farming operations because no
agricultural burning is conducted.
3. Agricultural burn permits are obtained
prior to burning and I must comply with
all permit requirements.
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Section 306
Materials shall be arranged to facilitate efficient
burning and shall be free of unauthorized
material, and dirt and debris.
Material shall be allowed to dry for the minimum
amount of time to minimize smoke.
Follow specific field crop burn procedures during
the Fall burning season.
Section 401
Obtain necessary permits and authorizations prior
to burning.
Conduct burning in accordance with permit.
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Section 1
GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
(applicable to all agricultural operations)
Applicable Requirement(s)
Applicable SMAQMD Rule and Section number
that the farm must comply with.
Method used for determining
Compliance Status (Use a separate
compliance.
form for operations with varying
compliance status)
This is the primary method used to
determine the tank is in compliance with
the applicable requirement.
Rule 403 FUGITIVE DUST
1. I have knowledge that I have
implemented the control measures in
SMAQMD Rule 403 where applicable.
Section 102 EXEMPTIONS:
The provisions of this rule shall not apply to
emissions emanating from agricultural operations,
currently unworked land designated as reclaimed
for agriculture, or unpaved roads open to public
travel (this exclusion shall not apply to industrial
or commercial facilities).
Section 110.2 EXEMPTIONS:
The provisions of this rule shall not apply
agricultural burning conducted pursuant to Rule
501.
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‫ ٱ‬These requirements do not apply to
my farming operations because no such
activities are conducted.
The owner or operator of any stationary source
operation that emits more than 25 tons/year of
nitrogen oxides or reactive organic compounds,
shall provide the District annually with a written
statement in such form and at such time as the
District prescribes, showing actual emissions of
nitrogen oxides and reactive organic compounds
from that source.
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I have knowledge that non-agricultural,
open outdoor fires are prohibited except
as allowed under these regulations.
In compliance with SMAQMD Rule
407 and I will continue to comply with
all requirements.
All non-agricultural open outdoor fires
are done in compliance with Rule 407.
‫ٱ‬Not in compliance with SMAQMD
Section 300 STANDARDS:
Section 301 describes the types of material that
are not allowed to be burned (e.g. tires, trees,
wood waste, or other combustible solid or liquid
waste)
Section 302 prohibits any type of open burn
during agricultural no-burn days.
Section 303 identifies the areas where no open
burn of any kind is allowed.
RULE 105 EMISSION STATEMENTS
403 and I will continue to comply with
all requirements.
Not in compliance with SMAQMD
Rule 403 at this time, but I will be by:
_____/_____/________ (submit plan
per instructions).
Section 301 LIMITATIONS:
A person shall take every reasonable precaution
not to cause or allow the emissions of fugitive dust
from being airborne beyond the property line from
which the emission originates, from any
construction, handling or storage activity, or any
wrecking, excavation, grading, clearing of land or
solid waste disposal operation
RULE 407 OPEN BURNING
‫ ٱ‬In compliance with SMAQMD Rule
I have knowledge that emission
statements have been submitted as
required by SMAQMD Rule 105.
Rule 407 at this time, but I will be by:
_____/_____/________ (submit plan
per instructions)
‫ٱ‬In compliance with SMAQMD Rule
105 and I will continue to comply with
all requirements.
‫ ٱ‬Not in compliance with SMAQMD
Rule 105 at this time, but I will by:
_____/_____/________ (submit plan
per instructions)
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Section 1
GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
(applicable to all agricultural operations)
Applicable Requirement(s)
Applicable SMAQMD Rule and Section number
that the farm must comply with.
Method used for determining
Compliance Status (Use a separate
compliance.
form for operations with varying
compliance status)
This is the primary method used to
determine the tank is in compliance with
the applicable requirement.
RULE 442 – ARCHITECTURAL COATINGS I have knowledge that I have used only
compliant architectural coatings and that
No person shall manufacture, blend, repackage,
all VOC containing materials are stored
supply, sell, solicit or apply any architectural
in closed containers when not is use.
coating with a VOC content in excess of the
corresponding limit specified in the Table of
SMAQMD Rule 442 Section 301 (adopted
05/24/2001) for use or sale within the District.
‫ ٱ‬In compliance with SMAQMD Rule
All VOC-containing materials subject to
SMAQMD Rule 442 (adopted 05/24/2001) shall
be stored in closed containers when not in use.
‫ ٱ‬These requirements do not apply to
442 and I will continue to comply.
‫ ٱ‬Not in compliance with SMAQMD
Rule 442 at this time, but I will be by:
_____/_____/________ (submit plan
per instructions)
my farming operations because no such
activities are conducted.
The permittee shall comply with Test Methods
requirements outlined in SMAQMD Rule 442
Section 502.
40 CFR PART 82 STRATOSPHERIC OZONE I have knowledge that the requirements
of Subpart B (motor vehicles) and
If the permittee performs maintenance on, or
Subpart F (appliances) are being met.
services, repairs, or disposes of appliances, the
permittee shall comply with the standards for
Recycling and Emissions Reduction pursuant to 40
CFR Part 82 Subpart F.
If the permittee performs service on motor
vehicles when this service involves the ozonedepleting refrigerant in the motor vehicle air
conditioner (MVAC), the permittee shall comply
with the standards for Servicing of Motor Vehicle
Air Conditioners pursuant to all the applicable
requirements as specified in 40 CFR Part 82
Subpart B.
I have knowledge that if renovation or
RULE 902 ASBESTOS
demolition activity is performed,
Any owner or operator of a demolition or
applicable notification, removal, and
renovation activity, as defined in 40 CFR 61.141, disposal procedures are being met.
shall comply with the applicable inspection,
notification, removal and disposal procedures for
asbestos containing materials as specified in 40
CFR 61.145 (Standard for Demolition and
Renovation). [40 CFR 61 Subpart M]
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In compliance with 40 CFR Part 82
and I will continue to comply with all
requirements.
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Not in compliance with 40 CFR Part
82 at this time, but I will be by:
_____/_____/________ (submit plan
per instructions)
‫ ٱ‬These requirements do not apply to
my farming operations because no such
activities are conducted.
‫ ٱ‬In compliance with SMAQMD Rule
902 and I will continue to comply with
all requirements of it and 40 CFR Part
61 Subpart M.
‫ٱ‬Not in compliance with SMAQMD
Rule 902 at this time, but I will be by:
_____/_____/________ (submit plan
per instructions)
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These requirements do not apply to
my farming operations because no such
activities are conducted.
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Section 2
GASOLINE STORAGE AND DISPENSING
Not Applicable (check this box if you don’t have any gasoline storage tanks with a capacity greater than
250 gallons and continue to Section 3)
Applicable Requirement(s)
Applicable SMAQMD Rule and Section number
that the gasoline tanks must comply with.
Method used for determining
Compliance Status for all tanks listed
compliance.
above (Use a separate form for tanks
with varying compliance status)
This is the primary method used to
determine the tank is in compliance with
the applicable requirement.
RULE 448 GASOLINE TRANSFER INTO
STATIONARY STORAGE CONTAINERS
1. I have knowledge that the tank is
equipped with a permanent submerged
fill pipe and
The facility is exempt from the requirement to
use Phase I vapor recovery equipment if the
volume of fuel dispensed from the storage tank is
primarily (50% or greater) to fuel implements of
husbandry and the tank is equipped with a
permanent submerged fill pipe.
Maintain records to show that fuel is dispensed
primarily (50% or greater) to fuel implements of
husbandry.
‫ ٱ‬In compliance with SMAQMD Rule
448 at this time and I will continue to
comply with all requirements.
2. I maintain records to show that fuel is
Not in compliance SMAQMD Rule
dispensed primarily (50% or greater) to
448 at this time, but I will be by:
fuel implements of husbandry and
_____/_____/________ (submit plan
per instructions).
3. I maintain these records on the
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premises for a period of at least five
years and as long as exempt status is
claimed.
Records of gasoline throughput shall be
maintained, retained on the premises for a period
of at least five years and as long as exempt status
is claimed. These records shall be made available
for District inspection upon request.
If the gasoline dispensed to implements of
husbandry becomes less than 50% of the total
gasoline dispensed, then the facility shall notify
the SMAQMD within 30 days.
RULE 449 TRANSFER OF GASOLINE INTO 1. I have knowledge that the tank is
VEHICLE FUEL TANKS
equipped with a permanent submerged
fill pipe and
The facility is exempt from the requirement to
use Phase II vapor recovery equipment if the
2. I maintain records to show that fuel is
volume of fuel dispensed from the storage tank is dispensed primarily (50% or greater) to
primarily (50% or greater) to fuel implements of
fuel implements of husbandry and
husbandry and the tank is equipped with a
permanent submerged fill pipe.
3. I maintain these records on the
premises for a period of at least five
Maintain records to show that fuel is dispensed
years and as long as exempt status is
primarily (50% or greater) to fuel implements of
claimed.
husbandry.
Records of gasoline throughput shall be
maintained, retained on the premises for a period
of at least five years and as long as exempt status
is claimed. These records shall be made available
for District inspection upon request.
If the gasoline dispensed to implements of
husbandry becomes less than 50% of the total
gasoline dispensed, then the facility shall notify
the SMAQMD within 30 days.
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‫ ٱ‬In compliance with SMAQMD Rule
449 at this time and I will continue to
comply with all requirements.
‫ ٱ‬Not in compliance with SMAQMD
Rule 449 at this time, but I will be by:
_____/_____/________ (submit plan
per instructions)
INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINES
(Stationary Irrigation Pumps, Portable Irrigation Pumps, Generators, etc.)
Section 3
Not Applicable (check this box if you don’t have any internal combustion engines. Continue to
Section 4)
Applicable Requirement(s)
Applicable SMAQMD Rule and Section number
that the IC engine must comply with.
Method used for determining
compliance.
This is the primary method used to
determine the IC engine is in
compliance with the applicable
requirement.
RULE 401 RINGELMANN CHART
1. I have knowledge that this IC engine In compliance with SMAQMD Rule
has visible emissions less than the
401 and I will continue to comply with
standard and
all requirements.
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SECTION 301
Visible emission must be less than 20% opacity or
equivalent.
2. I maintain the IC engine according to
manufacturers specifications.
RULE 406 COMBUSTION
CONTAMINANTS
SECTION 302
Particulate matter emissions shall not exceed 0.1
gr/dscf
RULE 420 SULFUR CONTENT OF FUELS
SECTION 301
Diesel Fuel:
A person shall not burn any liquid fuel having a
sulfur content in excess of 0.5% by weight.
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Not in compliance with SMAQMD
Rule 401at this time, but I will be by:
_____/_____/________ (submit plan
per instructions)
‫ٱ‬
1. I use CARB certified (on road) diesel In compliance with SMAQMD Rule
fuel with a sulfur content of less than
406 Section 301 and I will continue to
0.05% by weight; or
comply with all requirements.
SECTION 301
Sulfur compound emissions shall not exceed 0.2% 2. I use only gaseus fuels with a sulfur
by volume.
content of less than or equal to 0.017%
by weight.
RULE 406 COMBUSTION
CONTAMINANTS
Compliance Status for all engines
listed above (Please check the
appropriate box, and if IC engines have
varying compliance status, then
complete a separate form for each
engine)
1. For diesel fuel: I use CARB
certified (on road) diesel fuel with a
sulfur content of less than 0.05% by
weight, or
For gaseous fuels: I use only gaseous
fuels with a sulfur content of less than
or equal to 0.017% by weight.
and
2. I maintain the engine in accordance
with manufacturer recommendations.
1. For diesel fuel: I use CARB
certified (on road) diesel fuel with a
sulfur content of less than 0.05% by
weight, or
For gaseous fuels: I use only gaseous
fuels with a sulfur content of less than
or equal to 0.017% by weight.
Gaseous Fuels:
A person shall not burn any gaseous fuel
containing sulfur compounds in excess of 1.14
grams per cubic meter (50 grains per 100 cubic
feet) of gaseous fuel, calculated as hydrogen
sulfide at standard conditions.
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‫ ٱ‬Not in compliance with SMAQMD
Rule 406 Section 301at this time, but I
will be by: _____/_____/________
(submit plan per instructions)
‫ ٱ‬In compliance with SMAQMD Rule
406 Section 302 and I will continue to
comply with all requirements.
‫ٱ‬Not in compliance with SMAQMD
Rule 406 Section 302 at this time, but I
will be by: __/__/_____ (submit plan
per instructions).
‫ ٱ‬In compliance with SMAQMD Rule
420 and I will continue to comply with
all requirements.
‫ٱ‬Not in compliance with SMAQMD
Rule 420 at this time, but I will be by:
__/__/_____ (submit plan per
instructions).
BOILERS AND WATER HEATERS
Section 4A
Not Applicable (check this box if you don’t have any boilers or water heaters. Continue to Section 5)
Applicable Requirement(s)
Applicable SMAQMD Rule and Section number
that the boiler must comply with.
Method used for determining
compliance.
This is the primary method used to
determine the IC engine is in
compliance with the applicable
requirement.
RULE 401 RINGELMANN CHART
1. I have knowledge that this boiler has In compliance with SMAQMD Rule
visible emissions less than the standard
401 and I will continue to comply with
and
all requirements.
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SECTION 301
Visible emission must be less than 20% opacity or
equivalent.
2. I maintain the boiler according to
manufacturers specifications.
RULE 406 COMBUSTION
CONTAMINANTS
SECTION 302
Particulate matter emissions shall not exceed 0.1
gr/dscf
RULE 420 SULFUR CONTENT OF FUELS
SECTION 301
Diesel Fuel:
A person shall not burn any liquid fuel having a
sulfur content in excess of 0.5% by weight.
‫ٱ‬
Not in compliance with SMAQMD
Rule 401at this time, but I will be by:
_____/_____/________ (submit plan
per instructions)
‫ٱ‬
1. I use CARB certified (on road) diesel In compliance with SMAQMD Rule
fuel with a sulfur content of less than
406 Section 301 and I will continue to
0.05% by weight; or
comply with all requirements.
SECTION 301
Sulfur compound emissions shall not exceed 0.2% 2. I use only gaseus fuels with a sulfur
by volume.
content of less than or equal to 0.017%
by weight.
RULE 406 COMBUSTION
CONTAMINANTS
Compliance Status for all engines
listed above (Please check the
appropriate box, and if IC engines have
varying compliance status, then
complete a separate form for each
engine)
1. For diesel fuel: I use CARB
certified (on road) diesel fuel with a
sulfur content of less than 0.05% by
weight, or
For gaseous fuels: I use only gaseous
fuels with a sulfur content of less than
or equal to 0.017% by weight.
and
2. I maintain the boiler in accordance
with manufacturer recommendations.
1. For diesel fuel: I use CARB
certified (on road) diesel fuel with a
sulfur content of less than 0.05% by
weight, or
For gaseous fuels: I use only gaseous
fuels with a sulfur content of less than
or equal to 0.017% by weight.
Gaseous Fuels:
A person shall not burn any gaseous fuel
containing sulfur compounds in excess of 1.14
grams per cubic meter (50 grains per 100 cubic
feet) of gaseous fuel, calculated as hydrogen
sulfide at standard conditions.
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‫ ٱ‬Not in compliance with SMAQMD
Rule 406 Section 301at this time, but I
will be by: _____/_____/________
(submit plan per instructions)
‫ ٱ‬In compliance with SMAQMD Rule
406 Section 302 and I will continue to
comply with all requirements.
‫ٱ‬Not in compliance with SMAQMD
Rule 406 Section 302 at this time, but I
will be by: __/__/_____ (submit plan
per instructions).
‫ ٱ‬In compliance with SMAQMD Rule
420 and I will continue to comply with
all requirements.
‫ٱ‬
Not in compliance with SMAQMD
Rule 420 at this time, but I will be by:
__/__/_____ (submit plan per
instructions).
BOILERS AND WATER HEATERS
Section 4B
Not Applicable (check this box if you don’t have any boilers or water heaters with a heat input rating
of 5 million BTU/hr or more. Continue to Section 5)
Applicable Requirement(s)
Applicable SMAQMD Rule and Section number
that the boiler must comply with.
Method used for determining
compliance.
This is the primary method used to
determine the IC engine is in
compliance with the applicable
requirement.
Compliance Status for all engines
listed above (Please check the
appropriate box, and if IC engines have
varying compliance status, then
complete a separate form for each
engine)
RULE 411 Boiler NOx
1. Boilers are tested once every other
year using the test methods specified in
Rule 411, Section 501 to demonstrate
compliance with the emission limits.
‫ ٱ‬In compliance with SMAQMD Rule
SECTION 301
Boilers fired on gaseous fuels:
NOx Emissions: Not to exceed 30 parts per
million by volume on a dry basis, corrected to 3
percent oxygen (30 ppmvd @ 3% O2)
CO Emissions: Not to exceed 400 parts per
million by volume on a dry basis, corrected to 3
percent oxygen (400 ppmvd @ 3% O2)
RULE 411 Boiler NOx
SECTION 302
411 and I will continue to comply with
all requirements.
‫ٱ‬Not in compliance with SMAQMD
Rule 411 at this time, but I will be by:
__/__/_____ (submit plan per
instructions).
‫ٱ‬
Not applicable. Boilers not fired on
gaseous fuels.
1. Boilers are tested once every other
year using the test methods specified in
Rule 411, Section 501 to demonstrate
compliance with the emission limits.
‫ ٱ‬In compliance with SMAQMD Rule
411 and I will continue to comply with
all requirements.
‫ٱ‬
Boilers fired on diesel fuel:
NOx Emissions: Not to exceed 40 parts per
million by volume on a dry basis, corrected to 3
percent oxygen (40 ppmvd @ 3% O2)
CO Emissions: Not to exceed 400 parts per
million by volume on a dry basis, corrected to 3
percent oxygen (400 ppmvd @ 3% O2)
Not in compliance with SMAQMD
Rule 411 at this time, but I will be by:
__/__/_____ (submit plan per
instructions).
‫ٱ‬Not applicable.
diesel fuel.
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Boilers not fired on
MISCELLANEOUS EQUIPMENT
Section 5
Not Applicable (check this box if you don’t have any equipment in the categories listed below.
Continue to Part B – Compliance Certification)
Applicable Requirement(s)
Applicable SMAQMD Rule and Section number
that the boiler must comply with.
Method used for determining
compliance.
This is the primary method used to
determine the IC engine is in
compliance with the applicable
requirement.
Compliance Status for all engines
listed above (Please check the
appropriate box, and if IC engines have
varying compliance status, then
complete a separate form for each
engine)
RULE 409 ORCHARD HEATERS
1. I have knowledge that all orchard
heaters used have been approved by
CARB
‫ ٱ‬In compliance with SMAQMD Rule
A person shall not sell or use any combustion
heating device for the purpose of providing frost
protection to agricultural crops unless such device or
has been approved by the California Air
Resources Board (CARB).
2. I do not operate any orchard heaters.
409 and I will continue to comply with
all requirements.
‫ٱ‬
Not in compliance with SMAQMD
Rule 401at this time, but I will be by:
_____/_____/________ (submit plan
per instructions)
‫ٱ‬
Not applicable. I do not own any
orchard heaters.
1. I operate an airtight/airless, nonvapor degreaser that meets the
Vapor degreasers and non-vapor degreasers using requirements of Sections 301, 303 &
solvents that contain more than 50 grams of VOCs 308.
per liter of solvent product shall comply with the or
requirements set forth in Section 300 of Rule 454. 2. I operate a vapor degreaser that meets
the requirements of Section 301, 304,
306, and 308.
RULE 454 DEGREASING OPERATIONS
‫ ٱ‬In compliance with SMAQMD Rule
454 and I will continue to comply with
all requirements.
‫ٱ‬
Not in compliance with SMAQMD
Rule 454 at this time, but I will be by:
_____/_____/________ (submit plan
per instructions)
‫ٱ‬
Not applicable. I do not own or
operate a degreaser.
B. Compliance Certification:
I certify based on information and belief formed after reasonable inquiry, the statements and information in this document and
supplements are true, accurate, and complete.
Signature of Responsible Official
Date
Print Name of Responsible Official
Title of Responsible Official and Company Name
Telephone Number of Responsible Official:
(
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