AIR QUALITY INFRACTIONS

3637.1 Violation of any of the following provisions shall be a Class 1 infraction:

(a) 20 DCMR § 107.1 (failure to have operative or effective air pollution control device);

(b) 20 DCMR § 200.1 (failure to obtain air pollution construction or modification permit);

(c) 20 DCMR § 200.2 (failure to obtain air pollution operation permit);

(d) 20 DCMR § 205.1 (failure to comply with New Source Performance Standards);

(e) 20 DCMR § 401.7 (failure to timely submit an emergency episode abatement plan);

(f) 20 DCMR § 401.10 (failure to comply with emergency abatement plan);

(g) 20 DCMR § 501.1 (failure to install/maintain/operate monitor or provide monitoring information);

(h) 20 DCMR § 501.2 (failure to conduct ambient monitoring);

(i) 20 DCMR § 501.3 (failure to comply with ambient monitoring requirements);

(j) 20 DCMR § 502.10 (failure to comply with specification(s) for monitoring and recording equipment);

(k) 20 DCMR § 602 (failure to comply with incinerator operating standards);

(l) 20 DCMR § 603.1 (failure to comply with PM emission limits);

(m) 20 DCMR § 603.3 (adding diluted air to the exhaust gas stream to avoid compliance with PM standards);

(n) 20 DCMR § 720.1 (distributing or manufacturing consumer products that exceed VOC limits);

1. (o) 20 DCMR § 724.1 (consumer products containing specified ozone depleting compounds);
2. (p) 20 DCMR § 725.4 (distributing or manufacturing consumer products containing methylene chloride, perchloroethylene, or trichloroethylene);
3. (q) 20 DCMR § 726.1 (distributing or manufacturing consumer products which contain specified toxic air contaminants);
4. (r) 20 DCMR § 727.1 (distributing or manufacturing uncertified charcoal lighter material);
5. (s) 20 DCMR § 732.9 (failure to comply with ACP agreement);
6. (t) 20 DCMR § 750.1 (distributing or manufacturing an AIM coating that exceeds specified VOC content);
7. (u) 20 DCMR § 750.5 (applying an AIM coating that exceeds VOC limit);
8. (v) 20 DCMR § 750.6 (applying an AIM rust preventative coating that exceeds VOC limit);
9. (w) 20 DCMR § 800.1 (failure to properly and timely notify of asbestos abatement);
10. (x) 20 DCMR § 800.3 (failure to comply with the requirements for obtaining an asbestos abatement permit or license);
11. (y) 20 DCMR § 800.5 (failure to apply for or renew an asbestos abatement permit or license);
12. (z) 20 DCMR § 800.6 (failure to provide asbestos worker protection);
13. (aa) 20 DCMR § 800.7 (failure to implement asbestos abatement control measures);
14. (bb) 20 DCMR § 801.1 (purchasing, selling, offering for sale, storing, transporting or using fuel oil which contains more than one percent (1%)

sulfur);(cc) 20 DCMR § 802.1 (purchasing, selling, offering for sale, storing, transporting or using coal which contains more than one percent (1%) sulfur);(dd) 20 DCMR § 803.1 (failure to comply with sulfur emission limit);(ee) 20 DCMR § 803.3 (adding diluted air to the exhaust gas stream to avoid compliance with SO₂ standards);(ff) 20 DCMR § 804.1 (failure to comply with NO_x standard for fuel burning equipment);(gg) 20 DCMR § 805.1 (failure to comply with NO_x regulations);(hh) 20 DCMR § 805.4(a) (failure to comply with combustion turbine emission standards);(ii) 20 DCMR § 805.4(d) (failure to maintain continuous compliance at all times);(jj) 20 DCMR § 805.5(b) (failure to comply with NO_x emission rates on a calendar day average);(kk) 20 DCMR § 805.5(c) (failure to comply with NO_x emission rates);(ll) 20 DCMR § 805.5(e) (failure to maintain continuous compliance at all times);(mm) 20 DCMR § 805.6(a) (failure to comply with NO_x emission rates);(nn) 20 DCMR § 805.6(c) (failure to maintain continuous compliance at all times);(oo) 20 DCMR § 805.7(b) (failure to reduce emissions as required by RACT emission control plan);(pp) 20 DCMR § 805.7(c) (failure to maintain continuous compliance at all times, or failure to install and operate a CEM); or

(qq) 20 DCMR § 805.8 (failure to adjust combustion process).

3637.2 Violation of any of the following provisions shall be a Class 2 infraction:

1. (a) 20 DCMR § 107.2 (failure to provide notice of control equipment shutdown);
2. (b) 20 DCMR § 107.3 (failure to comply with an air pollution control notice);
3. (c) 20 DCMR § 107.4 (installation or use of any article, machine, equipment, device or contrivance which conceals an air pollution emission);
4. (d) 20 DCMR § 202.2(b) (failure to observe permit terms or conditions);
5. (e) 20 DCMR § 301.1 (failure to timely submit a complete permit application or renewal);
6. (f) 20 DCMR § 301.3(h) (failure to adhere to compliance plan);
7. (g) 20 DCMR § 302.1(c) (failure to maintain monitoring data/support information or to submit emission reports);
8. (h) 20 DCMR § 303.2 (operating after the time required to submit a timely and complete new permit application);
9. (i) 20 DCMR § 303.8 (failure to follow renovation and termination procedures);
10. (j) 20 DCMR § 500.1 (failure to file written reports);
11. (k) 20 DCMR § 500.2 (failure to maintain/provide records regarding emissions);
12. (l) 20 DCMR § 502.1 (failure to conduct air pollutant emission tests);
13. (m) 20 DCMR § 502.2 (failure to provide sampling facility/fuel sample);
14. (n) 20 DCMR § 502.5 (failure to perform NO_x, SO₂ or PM test accordingly);

15. (o) 20 DCMR § 502.6 (failure to properly test for sulfur);

16. (p) 20 DCMR § 600.1 (failure to comply with PM standard for fuel-burning equipment);

17. (q) 20 DCMR § 600.7 (blowing soot from coal fired boiler between 4 p.m. and 10 a.m.);
18. (r) 20 DCMR § 601.1 (selling/installing/using rotary cup burner);
19. (s) 20 DCMR § 601.2 (selling/using fuel oil in rotary cup burner);
20. (t) 20 DCMR § 606.1 (visible emission from stationary source);
21. (u) 20 DCMR § 606.2 (visible emission from fuel-burning equipment);
22. (v) 20 DCMR § 606.3 (failure to maintain/operate equipment);
23. (w) 20 DCMR § 606.5 (failure to train/supervise personnel);
24. (x) 20 DCMR § 700.2 (failure to comply with photochemically reactive solvent discharge rates);
25. (y) 20 DCMR § 700.3 (failure to comply with non-photochemically reactive discharge rates);
26. (z) 20 DCMR § 701 (failure to store petroleum liquid properly);
27. (aa) 20 DCMR § 703.1 (failure to maintain/operate terminal vapor recovery system);
28. (bb) 20 DCMR § 704.1 (failure to transfer volatile organic compounds or gasoline from delivery vessel to stationary source container as prescribed);
29. (cc) 20 DCMR § 704.2 (Stage I vapor recovery system does not include a return line or condensation system);
30. (dd) 20 DCMR § 704.4(a) (tank truck not refilled at facility with ninety percent (90%) vapor recovery system);

31. (ee) 20 DCMR § 704.4(b) (failure to conduct annual tank truck leak test);

32. (ff) 20 DCMR § 704.4(d) (failure to remove failed tank truck from service);

33. (gg) 20 DCMR § 704.6 (operating delivery system/vessels with a vapor or liquid leakage);
34. (hh) 20 DCMR § 705.1 (failure to use prescribed equipment during the transfer of gasoline to any vehicular fuel tank from any stationary storage container);
35. (ii) 20 DCMR § 709.1 (manufacturing, mixing, storing, using or applying cutback asphalt between April 1st and September 30th);
36. (jj) 20 DCMR § 710.1 (failure to operate in compliance with printing and engraving regulations);
37. (kk) 20 DCMR § 710.4 (using inks exceeding the VOC limits);
38. (ll) 20 DCMR § 710.6 (using control devices with less than ninety percent (90%) VOC reduction efficiency);
39. (mm) 20 DCMR § 710.10 (failure to prevent leaking);
40. (nn) 20 DCMR § 710.11 (failure to properly store or dispose any solvent-containing material);
41. (oo) 20 DCMR § 718.3 (application of coatings exceeding VOC limits); (pp) 20 DCMR § 718.5 (failure to use a proper application technique);
42. (qq) 20 DCMR § 731 (failure to comply with testing methods and maintain accurate records for consumer products);
43. (rr) 20 DCMR § 739 (failure to follow portable fuel container and spout testing procedures);
44. (ss) 20 DCMR § 754 (failure to comply with testing methods for AIM products);
45. (tt) 20 DCMR § 800.4(b) (failure to properly notify resilient

floor covering removals);

(uu) 20 DCMR § 805.3(a) (failure to timely submit and receive approval for an emission control plan prior to implementation of NOx RACT);

or

(vv) 20 DCMR § 805.7(e) (failure to perform tests that demonstrate NOx compliance).

3637.3 Violation of any of the following provisions shall be a Class 3 infraction:

(a) 20 DCMR § 200.6 (failure to submit permit applications on the correct forms or supply necessary data and information);

(b) 20 DCMR § 301.2 (failure to submit relevant facts or correct inaccurate information submitted in a permit application);

(c) 20 DCMR § 303.3 (operating after the time required to submit a timely and complete renewal permit application);

(d) 20 DCMR § 502.4 (failure to submit test reports);

(e) 20 DCMR § 605.1(e) (failure to control fugitive dust from demolition activity);

(f) 20 DCMR § 605.1(f) (failure to control fugitive dust from removal of demolition debris);

(g) 20 DCMR § 605.1(g) (failure to control fugitive dust from loading dusty material or sandblasting);

(h) 20 DCMR § 605.1(h) (failure to control fugitive dust from stockpile of dusty material);

(i) 20 DCMR § 605.2 (failure to control fugitive dust from other specified activities);

(j) 20 DCMR § 710.9 (failure to close VOC containing vessel when not in use);

(k) 20 DCMR § 727.3 (failure to submit relevant or correct information regarding charcoal lighter material);

(l) 20 DCMR § 730 (failure to comply with reporting requirements for consumer products);

(m) 20 DCMR § 732.8 (failure to maintain ACP records);

(n) 20 DCMR § 736 (failure to maintain spill-proof system);

(o) 20 DCMR § 743 (failure to follow cold cleaning procedures);

(p) 20 DCMR § 744 (failure to follow batch vapor cleaning procedures);

(q) 20 DCMR § 745 (failure to follow in-line vapor cleaning procedures);

(r) 20 DCMR § 746.1(b) - (g) (failure to follow Airless Airtight cleaning operations);

(s) 20 DCMR § 747 (failure to meet alternative compliance requirements);

(t) 20 DCMR § 753 (failure to properly submit AIM coating reports);

(u) 20 DCMR § 800.9 (failure to timely notify building occupants of impending asbestos abatement);

(v) 20 DCMR § 805.3(b) (failure to submit notification to comply with § 805.8);

(w) 20 DCMR § 805.4(b)(1) (failure to maintain in a logbook dates and hours of turbine operation);

(x) 20 DCMR § 805.7(d) (failure to maintain records); or

(y) 20 DCMR § 900.1 (idling engine for more than three (3) minutes).

3637.4 Violation of any of the following provisions shall be a Class 4 infraction:

(a) 20 DCMR § 604.1 (open burning);

(b) 20 DCMR § 605.1 (failure to minimize fugitive dust emissions);

(c) 20 DCMR § 605.1(a) (failure to control fugitive dust from unpaved road/roadway/parking lot);

(d) 20 DCMR § 605.1(b) (failure to control fugitive dust from

paved road/roadway/parking lot);

(e) 20 DCMR § 605.1(c) (failure to control fugitive dust from vehicle transporting dusty material);

(f) 20 DCMR § 605.1(d) (failure to control fugitive dust from dirty vehicle);

(g) 20 DCMR § 605.3 (failure to comply with soil erosion and sedimentation control regulations);

(h) 20 DCMR § 704.4(e) (failure to post leak test certificate on tank truck);

(i) 20 DCMR § 704.4(f) (loading/unloading tank truck with no certificate);

(j) 20 DCMR § 705.6 (failure to comply with requirements for a vapor balance system);

(k) 20 DCMR § 705.7 (failure to maintain/operate balance system);

(l) 20 DCMR § 705.8 (refueling with nozzle not designed to automatically shutoff when tank is full);

(m) 20 DCMR § 705.10 (failure to maintain/operate Stage II vapor recovery system);

(n) 20 DCMR § 705.12 (failure to post operating instructions/warnings for Stage II vapor recovery system);

(o) 20 DCMR § 705.13 (failure to install/certified vapor control systems/components per required standards);

(p) 20 DCMR § 706.2 (failure to install/operate solvent recovery dryer or equivalent);

(q) 20 DCMR § 706.3 (failure to install/operate solvent filtration system);

(r) 20 DCMR § 706.4 (failure to minimize emissions from stored still waste);

(s) 20 DCMR § 706.5 (failure to repair solvent leak);

(t) 20 DCMR § 706.11 (failure to conduct weekly leak inspection);

1. (u) 20 DCMR § 707.1(a) (failure to properly operate a perchloroethylene dryer facility);
2. (v) 20 DCMR § 718.4 (failure to provide documentation of VOC content);
3. (w) 20 DCMR § 718.8 (failure to comply with housekeeping, pollution, and training measures);
4. (x) 20 DCMR § 727.5 (failure to timely notify regarding change in charcoal lighter material);
5. (y) 20 DCMR § 728.1 (failure to properly label floor wax strippers);
6. (z) 20 DCMR § 732.2 (failure to submit ACP agreement);
7. (aa) 20 DCMR § 732.4 (failure to properly submit ACP application);
8. (bb) 20 DCMR § 732.10 (failure to comply with surplus reduction regulations);
9. (cc) 20 DCMR § 733.1 (failure to submit CARB Innovative Product exemption for consumer products);
10. (dd) 20 DCMR § 740.1 (failure to submit Innovation Product exemption for portable fuel containers and spouts);
11. (ee) 20 DCMR § 746.1(a) (failure to properly record vapor cleaning);
12. (ff) 20 DCMR § 748 (failure to accurately record and monitor solvent cleaning operations);
13. (gg) 20 DCMR § 750.4 (failure to close AIM container when not in use);
14. (hh) 20 DCMR § 752 (failure to properly label AIM coatings);
15. (ii) 20 DCMR § 901.1 (visible emission for more than ten (10) seconds from vehicle); or

(jj) 20 DCMR § 903.1 (emitting odorous/other air pollutant).

3637.5 Violation of any of the following provisions shall be a Class 5 infraction:

1. (a) 20 DCMR § 718.7 (failure to properly clean spray gun);
2. (b) 20 DCMR § 729 (failure to properly label consumer products);
3. (c) 20 DCMR § 732.15 (failure to notify of ACP modifications);
4. (d) 20 DCMR § 738 (failure to properly label portable fuel containers and spouts).

3637.6 Violation of any provision of of the Air Quality Control Regulations, 20 DCMR Chapters 1 through 9, which provision or rule is not cited elsewhere in this section, shall be a Class 4 infraction.

SOURCE: Final Rulemaking published at 52 DCR 4093, 5046 (May 27, 2005).