Arkansas Code Title 8, Chapter 4, Subchapter 3 - Air Pollution

• § 8-4-301 - Legislative Intent.
  (a) In the interest of the public health and welfare of the people, it is declared to be the public policy of the State...
• § 8-4-302 - Purpose.
  It is the purpose of this subchapter to safeguard the air resources of the state by controlling or abating air pollution that exists when...
• § 8-4-303 - Definitions.
  As used in this subchapter: (1) "Air-cleaning device" means any method, process, or equipment which removes, reduces, or renders less noxious air contaminants discharged...
• § 8-4-304 - Applicability of Water Pollution Provisions.
  All provisions of §§ 8-4-101 -- 8-4-106 and 8-4-201 -- 8-4-230 relating to water pollution shall apply to this subchapter unless manifestly inconsistent therewith,...
• § 8-4-305 - Exceptions.
  The provisions of this subchapter do not apply to: (1) Agricultural operations in the growing or harvesting of crops and the raising of fowl...
• § 8-4-306 - Political Subdivisions Preempted -- Exception.
  (a) In order to avoid conflicting and overlapping jurisdiction, it is the intention of this chapter to occupy, by preemption, the field of control...
• § 8-4-307 - Private Rights Unchanged.
  (a) Persons other than the state or the Arkansas Department of Environmental Quality shall not acquire actionable right by virtue of this subchapter. The...
• § 8-4-308 - Industrial Secrets Confidential.
  (a) (1) (A) Any information that constitutes a trade secret under § 4-75-601 et seq. that is obtained by the Arkansas Department of Environmental...
• § 8-4-309 - Construction Limited -- Exception.
  (a) Nothing contained in this subchapter shall be construed as amending or repealing § 20-21-201 et seq. concerning the control of radiation or as...
• § 8-4-310 - Unlawful Actions.
  (a) It shall be unlawful and constitute a misdemeanor: (1) To knowingly cause air pollution as defined in § 8-4-303; (2) To construct, install,...
• § 8-4-311 - Powers Generally.
  (a) The Arkansas Department of Environmental Quality or its successor shall have the power to: (1) Develop and effectuate a comprehensive program for the...
• § 8-4-312 - Factors in Exercise of Powers.
  In exercising their powers and responsibilities under this chapter, the Arkansas Department of Environmental Quality and the Arkansas Pollution Control and Ecology Commission shall...
• § 8-4-313 - Variance From Regulations.
  (a) (1) The Arkansas Pollution Control and Ecology Commission may grant specific variances from the particular requirements of any rule, regulation, or general order...
• § 8-4-314 - Compliance Advisory Panel -- Small Business Stationary Source Technical and Environmental Compliance Assistance Program.
  (a) There shall be created a Compliance Advisory Panel, the "panel", composed of seven (7) individuals.(b) The panel shall consist of: (1) Two (2)...
• § 8-4-315 - Permits.
  The Arkansas Department of Environmental Quality is authorized to require, issue, and enforce operating permits for major sources in satisfaction of Title V of...
• § 8-4-316 - Burning of Storm Debris.
  (a) Open burning may be used by county governments to dispose of vegetative storm debris in counties that have been declared disaster areas by...
• § 8-4-317 - State Implementation Plans Generally.
  (a) In developing and implementing a state implementation plan, the Arkansas Department of Environmental Quality shall consider and take into account the factors specified...
• § 8-4-318 - National Ambient Air Quality Standards Implementation.
  (a) (1) The Arkansas Department of Environmental Quality shall develop NAAQS state implementation plans. (2) Each NAAQS state implementation plan shall include the measures...

Last modified: November 15, 2016