Laws & Rules
The General Assembly, by Act 315 of 2019, required all state agencies to replace any reference to "regulation" with the reference to "rule" in regard to agency rules. While PC&EC had begun the process of amending its existing rules on an individual basis, Act 704 of 2021 gave the PC&EC an abbreviated procedure to implement the changes required by Act 315 of 2019, as well as to reflect transformational changes required by Act 910 of 2019.
The rules adopted by the Arkansas Pollution Control and Ecology Commission (APC&EC) are the basis for DEQ's permitting, monitoring and enforcement programs, public involvement activities and other services.
| Rule | Division | Effective Date |
|---|---|---|
| Rule 1 | Water | November 17, 2018 |
| Prevention of Pollution by Oil Field Waste | ||
| Rule 2 | Water | May 7, 2022 |
| Regulation Establishing Water Quality Standards for Surface Waters of the State of Arkansas, as revised | ||
| Rule 3 | Water | March 15, 2008 |
| Licensing of Wastewater Treatment Plant Operators, as revised | ||
| Rule 4 | Water | July 7, 1973 |
| Rule to Require a Disposal Permit for Real Estate Subdivisions in Proximity to Lakes and Streams, as revised | ||
| Regulation 5 | Water | September 18, 2015 |
| Liquid Animal Waste Management Systems, as revised | ||
| Regulation 6 | Water | September 18, 2015 |
| Rules For State Administration Of The National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES), as revised | ||
| Rule 7 | Legal | August 21, 1992 |
| Civil Penalties, as revised | ||
| Regulation 8 | Legal | February 28, 2009 |
| Administrative Procedures, as revised | ||
| Rule 9 | Legal | October 8, 2017 |
| Permit Fee Rules, as revised | ||
| Regulation 10 | REPEALED | January 19, 2002 |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. |
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| 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 | ||
| Rule 12 | Regulated Storage Tanks | July 04, 2024 |
| Storage Tank Rules, as revised. | ||
| Regulation 13 | REPEALED | April 22, 2006 |
| The provisions have been incorporated into Rule 9 | ||
| Regulation 14 | REPEALED | December 7, 2018 |
| 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 | ||
| Regulation 16 | POA, Market Development | August 15, 2004 |
| Rule of the State of Arkansas for Waste Reduction, Reuse, or Recycling Tax Credits, as revised | ||
| Rule 17 | Water | February 14, 2005 |
| Arkansas Underground Injection Control Code, as revised | ||
| Rule 18 | Air | March 14, 2016 |
| Arkansas Air Pollution Control Code, as revised | ||
| Rule 19 | Air | May 6, 2022 |
| Rules of the Arkansas Plan of Implementation for Air Pollution Control, as revised | ||
| Rule 20 | Surface Mining and Reclamation | September 26, 2002 |
| The Arkansas Surface Coal Mining and Reclamation Code, as revised | ||
| Rule 21 | Air, Asbestos | September 11, 2015 |
| Arkansas Asbestos Abatement Rule, as revised | ||
| Rule 22 | Solid Waste Management | April 26, 2008 |
| Solid Waste Management Rules, as revised | ||
| Rule 23 | Hazardous Waste | October 2, 2020 |
| Hazardous Waste Management, as revised | ||
| Regulation 24 | REPEALED | September 1, 2007 |
| The provisions have been incorporated into Rule 22 | ||
| 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). | ||
| Rule 26 | Air | March 14, 2016 |
| Rules of the Arkansas Operating Air Permit Program, as revised | ||
| Rule 27 | Solid Waste Management | August 4, 2022 |
| Licensing of Operators of Solid Waste Management Facilities and Environmental Officers, as revised | ||
| Rule 28 | Recycling | December 23, 2004 |
| Rule of the State of Arkansas for County Recycling Programs, as revised | ||
| Rule 29 | Hazardous Waste | December 19, 2014 |
| Brownfield Redevelopment, as revised | ||
| Rule 30 | Hazardous Waste | October 18, 2018 |
| Arkansas Remedial Action Trust Fund Hazardous Substances Site Priority List, as revised | ||
| Rule 31 | Air | May 28, 2006 |
| Nonattainment New Source Review Requirements, as revised | ||
| Rule 32 | Hazardous Waste | May 26, 2008 |
| Environmental Professional Certification, as revised | ||
| Rule 33 | Air | June 18, 2010 |
| Motor Vehicle Racing Facility Rules, as revised | ||
| Rule 34 | Water | September 26, 2011 |
| State Water Permit Rule, as revised | ||
| Rule 36 | Tires | August 13, 2018 |
| Used Tire Recycling and Accountability Program | ||