AQMD’s
goal is to be consistent and fair to all sources in its application of the Notice to
Comply. To ensure that this goal is met, rule-specific guidelines
have been developed to distinguish criteria for issuing a Notice to Comply vs. a
Notice of Violation (a more serious violation that
could result in penalties) for failure to comply with AQMD rule requirements governing permits, emission limits and controls, and recordkeeping,
as well as those associated with prohibitory and source-specific rules. A Notice to Comply
will not be issued in situations where these guidelines require a Notice of Violation.
