Laws & Rules


Pursuant to Act 662 of 2019, as amended by Act 64 of 2021, the general and permanent rules of all agencies have been compiled and indexed into a Code of Arkansas Rules, which can be accessed by clicking this link: Code of Arkansas Rules.

Effective January 1, 2025, consistent with the Acts, the Code of Arkansas Rules was published as an online searchable database and is now the only official version of the rules. The rules posted on this page are being maintained for historical purposes only.

Code of Arkansas Rules Legacy Rule Division Effective Date
8 CAR § 20-101 Rule 1 Water November 28, 2024
Prevention of Pollution by Oil Field Waste
8 CAR § 21-101 Rule 2 Water June 30, 2025
Regulation Establishing Water Quality Standards for Surface Waters of the State of Arkansas, as revised
8 CAR § 22-101 Rule 3 Water March 15, 2008
Licensing of Wastewater Treatment Plant Operators, as revised
8 CAR § 23-101 Rule 4 Water July 7, 1973
Rule to Require a Disposal Permit for Real Estate Subdivisions in Proximity to Lakes and Streams, as revised
8 CAR § 24-101 Regulation 5 Water September 18, 2015
Liquid Animal Waste Management Systems, as revised
8 CAR § 25-101 Rule 6 Water June 30, 2025
Rules For State Administration Of The National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES), as revised
8 CAR § 10-101 Rule 7 Legal August 21, 1992
Civil Penalties, as revised
8 CAR § 11-101 Regulation 8 Legal February 28, 2009
Administrative Procedures, as revised
8 CAR § 12-101 Rule 9 Legal October 8, 2017
Permit Fee Rules, as revised
n/a Regulation 10 REPEALED January 19, 2002
Regulation Governing the Revolving Loan Fund Program
The program has been transferred to the Arkansas Soil & Water Conservation Commission. (Legislated by Act 459 of 2001 Regular Session.)
 View the Commission Minute Order.
8 CAR § 61-101 Rule 11 Solid Waste Management June 10, 2014
Rules for Solid Waste Disposal Fees; Landfill Post-Closure Trust Fund; Solid Waste Management and Recycling Fund Distribution; and Recycling Grant Programs, as revised
8 CAR § 80-101 Rule 12 Regulated Storage Tanks July 04, 2024
Storage Tank Rules, as revised.
n/a Regulation 13 REPEALED April 22, 2006
The provisions have been incorporated into Rule 9
n/a Regulation 14 REPEALED December 7, 2018
15 CAR § 231-101 Rule 15 Rules for Arkansas Open-Cut Mining and Land Reclamation, as revised February 13, 2014
The Arkansas Open-Cut Mining and Land Reclamation Code, as revised
26 CAR § 270-101 Regulation 16 POA, Market Development August 15, 2004
Rule of the State of Arkansas for Waste Reduction, Reuse, or Recycling Tax Credits, as revised
8 CAR § 26-101 Rule 17 Water February 14, 2005
Arkansas Underground Injection Control Code, as revised
8 CAR § 40-101 Rule 18 Air March 14, 2016
Arkansas Air Pollution Control Code, as revised
8 CAR § 41-101 Rule 19 Air May 6, 2022
Rules of the Arkansas Plan of Implementation for Air Pollution Control, as revised
15 CAR § 250 - not yet codified Rule 20 Surface Mining and Reclamation September 26, 2002
The Arkansas Surface Coal Mining and Reclamation Code, as revised
20 CAR § 860-101 Rule 21 Air, Asbestos September 11, 2015
Arkansas Asbestos Abatement Rule, as revised
8 CAR § 60-101 Rule 22 Solid Waste Management April 26, 2008
Solid Waste Management Rules, as revised
8 CAR § 81 - not yet codified Rule 23 Hazardous Waste October 2, 2020
Hazardous Waste Management, as revised
n/a Regulation 24 REPEALED September 1, 2007
The provisions have been incorporated into Rule 22
n/a Regulation 25 REPEALED July 27, 2013
Rule Governing the Lead-Based Paint Activities has been repealed. This program has been transferred to the Arkansas Department of Health. (Legislated by Act 1011 of 2011 Regular Session).
8 CAR § 42-101 Rule 26 Air March 14, 2016
Rules of the Arkansas Operating Air Permit Program, as revised
8 CAR § 62-101 Rule 27 Solid Waste Management August 4, 2022
Licensing of Operators of Solid Waste Management Facilities and Environmental Officers, as revised
8 CAR § 63-101 Rule 28 Recycling December 23, 2004
Rule of the State of Arkansas for County Recycling Programs, as revised
8 CAR § 82-101 Rule 29 Hazardous Waste December 19, 2014
Brownfield Redevelopment, as revised
8 CAR § 83-101 Rule 30 Hazardous Waste October 18, 2018
Arkansas Remedial Action Trust Fund Hazardous Substances Site Priority List, as revised
8 CAR § 43-101 Rule 31 Air May 28, 2006
Nonattainment New Source Review Requirements, as revised
8 CAR § 84-101 Rule 32 Hazardous Waste May 26, 2008
Environmental Professional Certification, as revised
8 CAR § 13-101 Rule 33 Air June 18, 2010
Motor Vehicle Racing Facility Rules, as revised
8 CAR § 27-101 Rule 34 Water September 26, 2011
State Water Permit Rule, as revised
8 CAR § 64-101 Rule 36 Tires December 30, 2024
Used Tire Recycling and Accountability Program