Reading AQMD Rules
Some AQMD rules are administrative in nature, but many
relate to a specific type of operation or source of pollution. Because knowledge
about air pollution is constantly growing, these rules and regulations are
in a dynamic state, constantly changing.
Each regulation is broken down into a number of rules, each of
which deals with a specific topic. For instance, Regulation II
deals with permits, while Rules 201 through 221 pertain to specific
types of permits, how they are granted and administered, and their
impact.
At a minimum,
most non-administrative AQMD rules include:
- A statement of general applicability of the rule to certain processes or
operations
- Definitions of terms
- Requirements of the rule
- Allowances or exemptions
Reading the statement of general applicability will help you decided
if the rule applies to a specific process or operation.
After determining that a rule applies, you may wish to review the
definitions to
learn which terms are essential to understanding the requirements of the rule.
Although a rule may apply to certain categories
of operations, some specific types of operations within those categories may be
exempt from rule requirements. Reading the exemptions next will enable you to
determine whether your operation remains subject to the requirements of the
rule.
For operations covered by the rule, reviewing the
specific requirements will reveal the conditions or standards that must be met
to achieve or maintain compliance. In some cases, there may be more than one way
to comply with the rule.
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cases Portable Document Format (PDF) files can be used to
display the document in the format in which it was originally intended. PDF
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presentation, and integrity of the original document.
PDF files also provide accessibility to a wide range of users. PDF files can be viewed across multiple platforms (MAC, PC,
Linux, etc. )
using the appropriate software or plug-ins for that platform. Please be sure to use the
most current PDF reader from to ensure compatibility for all PDF files.
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happens, you can either view the PDF file immediately, then save it or
print it.
- When saving the PDF file to your hard drive, make sure you save it to your
documents folder or a location where you can find it again.
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reader. It can be either Adobe Acrobat Reader or one of the many
alternatives (e.g., Foxit, Sumatra, Google Chrome, Kpdf, Xpdf, etc).
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Blind and Visually Impaired Users
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most documents in Adobe PDF format using the "Accessibility Setup Assistant"
menu. This menu will guide you through options that affect how Adobe
Reader displays documents and interacts with assistive technologies.
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Searching the Rule Book
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search box found in the upper left
hand corner of pages on this web site.
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