Substantive Policy Statement Listing

This directory is provided by ADEQ to inform the public of currently applicable substantive policy statements and to comply with Arizona Revised Statutes (A.R.S.) §§ 41-1091(C) and 41-1091.01(2).

These substantive policy statements are advisory only. A substantive policy statement does not include internal procedural documents that only affect the internal procedures of the agency and does not impose additional requirements or penalties on regulated parties or include confidential information or rules made in accordance with the Arizona Administrative Procedure Act. If you believe that this substantive policy statement does impose additional requirements or penalties on regulated parties you may petition the agency under A.R.S. § 41-1033 for a review of the statement.

0100 - Legislative Inter-Governmental Relations

ADEQ Tribal Government Policy — 0003.001 | View >
Notice Page: 1 of Arizona Administrative Register 1505 (Sept. 1, 1995) | Issue/Revision Date: April 28, 2003

0200 - Legal Services

Records Management — 0205.002 | Access to Public Records | View >
Notice Page: 8 of Arizona Administrative Register 590 (Feb. 20, 2004) | Issue/Revision Date: Feb. 11, 1994

Records Management — 0206.002 | Confidential and Privileged Records | View >
Notice Page: 8 of Arizona Administrative Register 590 (Feb. 20, 2004) | Issue/Revision Date: Feb. 11, 1994

Site Access Policy — 0098.000 | View >
Notice Page: 1 of Arizona Administrative Register 1500 (Sept. 1, 1995) | Issue/Revision Date: March 3, 1997

0400 - General Services

Photocopy Policy — 0027.000 | View >
Notice Page: 1 Arizona Administrative Register 1500 (Sept. 1, 1995) | Issue/Revision Date: Feb. 3, 1995

0500 - Fiscal Services

Collections of Interest on Unpaid Amount — 0500.2023 | View >

Collections of Penalties, Fees, Fines, and Interest Policy — 0016.003 | View >
Notice Page: 21 Arizona Administrative Register 138 (Jan. 16, 2015) | Issue/Revision Date: June 28, 1999

Estimated Assessments Policy — 0160.000 | View >
Notice Page: 5 Arizona Administrative Register 4015 (Oct. 22, 1999) | Issue/Revision Date: June 25, 1999

Interest Charges During Appeals — 0200.2022 | View >
Notice Page 97 of the Arizona Administrative Register 1680 (July 22, 2022) | View >

Donations for the Employee Recognition Program — 0501.2023 | View >

0900 - Information Technology

ADEQ GIS Data Distribution Policy — 0905.002 | View >
Notice Page: 21 Arizona Administrative Register 137 (Jan. 16, 2015) | Issue/Revision Date: Sept. 1, 2010

1100 - Permit/Approvals

Public Notification Policy for Arizona Revised Statutes 49-111 — 0135.000 | View >
Notice Page: 21 Arizona Administrative Register 138 (Jan. 16, 2015) | Issue/Revision Date: April 24, 1998

Environmental Permits and Approvals Near Learning Sites — 1103.2016 | View >
Notice Page: 11 Arizona Administrative Register 3321, Sept. 2, 2005 | Issue/Revision Date: July 13, 2005
Notice Page: 22 Arizona Administrative Register 161, Jan. 29, 2016 | Issue/Revision Date: April 15, 2013

Licensing Time Frames – Administrative Completeness Review — 1100.2022 | View >
Notice Page: 51 Arizona Administrative Register 533, Mar. 4, 2022

1300 - Science/Monitoring and Assessment Lab

Addressing Spike and Surrogate Recovery as They Relate to Matrix Effects in Water, Air, Sludge and Soil Matrices Policy — 154.000 | View >
Notice Page: 5 Arizona Administrative Register 508 (Feb. 12, 1999) | Issue/Revision Date: Oct. 23, 1998

Implementation of Environmental Protection Agency Method 5035 — 0170.000 | View >
Notice Page: 21 Arizona Administrative Register 162 (Jan. 23, 2015) | Issue/Revision Date: April 21, 2000

1400 - Remediation/Emergency Response

Leachability Guidance Policy — 0144.000 | View >
Notice Page: 4 of Arizona Administrative Register 796 (March 27, 1998) | Issue/Revision Date: Feb. 27, 1998

1500 - Compliance and Enforcement

Compliance and Enforcement — January 2023 | Handbook | View >

Civil Penalty Policy — 0015.000 | View >
Notice Page: 1 of Arizona Administrative Register 1497 (Sept. 1, 1995) | Issue/Revision Date: Aug. 4, 1994

Compliance and Enforcement — 0057.000 | Press Policy | View >
Notice Page: 2 of Arizona Administrative Register 976 (Feb. 16, 1996) | Issue/Revision Date: Oct. 12, 1995

Consultants Report Referral Policy — 0092.000 | View >
Notice Page: 3 of Arizona Administrative Register 1098 (April. 18, 1997) | Issue/Revision Date: March 3, 1997

Administrative Hearing Procedures for Delegated Programs Policy — 0115.000 | View >
Notice Page: 3 Arizona Administrative Register 2312 (Aug. 22, 1997) | Issue/Revision Date: May 9, 1997

Compliance Assistance Policy for Small Businesses — 0117.000 | View >
Notice Page: 3 Arizona Administrative Register 1100 (April 18,1997) | Issue/Revision Date: March 10, 1997

Enforcement Waiver Policy (Small Business) — 0118.001 | View >
Notice Page: 4 Arizona Administrative Register 1303 (June 5, 1998) | Issue/Revision Date: May 1, 1998

Notification Policy for Local Governmental Agencies — 0143.000 | View >
Notice Page: 21 Arizona Administrative Register 139 (Jan. 16, 2015) | Issue/Revision Date: April 24, 1998

Water Quality Compliance Enforcement Escalation Policy — 0152.001 | Update Pending
Notice Page: 8 Arizona Administrative Register 5035 (Dec. 6, 2002) | Issue/Revision Date: Oct. 20, 2000

2000 - Air Quality - Permits Section

Air Dispersion Modeling Guidelines for Arizona Air Quality Permits, effective October 10, 2013 — 2008.000 | View >
Notice Page: 11 Arizona Administrative Register 2986 (Aug. 5, 2005) | Issue/Revision Date: Oct. 10, 2013

U.S. Environmental Protection Agency New Source Review Workshop Manual DRAFT October 1990 — AQSP26 | View >
Notice Page: 3 Arizona Administrative Register 709 (Feb. 28, 1997) | Issue/Revision Date: Oct, 1990

2000 - Air Quality - Vehicle Emissions Control

Catalytic Converter Inspection for Area B Waivers | View >
Notice Page: 20 Arizona Administrative Register 2574 (Sept. 19, 2014) | Issue/Revision Date: July 24, 2014

Title-Only Sale by Dealers | View >
Notice Page: 21 Arizona Administrative Register 94 (Jan. 9, 2015) | Issue/Revision Date: May 2008

2000 - Air Quality - Vehicle Emissions Control Section - Operations Unit

Sierra Research Report Number SR00-03-01 - Failure Rate Analyses and Development of Fast-Pass, Retest and CPP Algorithms for IM147 Max Cutpoints | View >
Notice Page: 21 Arizona Administrative Register 90 (Jan. 9, 2015) | Issue/Revision Date: March 2000

Federal Engine Switching Fact Sheet — AQSP62 | View >
Notice Page: 21 Arizona Administrative Register 90 (Jan. 9, 2015) | Issue/Revision Date: March 13, 1991

3000 - Water Quality - Compliance Section

Water Quality Division Letter to City of Mesa and Maricopa County on Analysis of Arizona Administrative Code R18-9-309(A)(5)(a)(iii) | View >
Notice Page: 3 Arizona Administrative Register 564 (Feb. 21, 1997) | Issue/Revision Date: March 3, 2014

3000 - Water Quality - Drinking Water Section

ADEQ Memorandum Well Seal Requirements, Dated April 25, 1994 - ADEQ | View >
Notice Page: 3 Arizona Administrative Register 564 (Feb. 21, 1997) | Issue/Revision Date: April 25, 1994

Evaluating Drinking Water Exemption from Plan Review and Construction Approval Policy — 0125.000 | View >
Notice Page: 3 Arizona Administrative Register 2313 (Aug. 22, 1997) | Issue/Revision Date: Feb. 11, 1994

Inorganic, Volatile Organic and Synthetic Organic Chemical Monitoring Waiver Program – January 1996 - ADEQ — WQSP95 | View >
Notice Page: 3 Arizona Administrative Register 571 (Feb. 21, 1997) | Issue/Revision Date: Jan. 1996

Point-of-Entry and Point-of-Use (POE/POU) Treatment Devices — Policy No. 3001.2021 | View >
Effective date: Aug. 1, 2021

3000 - Water Quality - Groundwater Section

Seepage Pits: Test Holes, Siting and Sidewall Area Calculation — Policy No. 3002.2021 | View >
Effective date: Aug. 1, 2021

APP Type 4 General Permit Soil Investigation Report Terminology and Site Investigation Report Form Requirements — 3003.2021 | View >
Effective Date: Feb. 7, 2022

Appropriate Signatories for Certifications in Arizona Administrative Code (A.A.C.) R18-9-A309(C)(1)(b) and A.A.C. R18-9-A309(C)(2)(f) — 3004.2021 | View >
Effective Date: Feb. 7, 2022

3000 - Water Quality - Permits Section

Monitoring Groundwater for Metals to Determine Compliance with Aquifer Water Quality Standards Policy — 0121.000 | View >
Notice Page: 3 Arizona Administrative Register 2312 (Aug. 22, 1997) | Issue/Revision Date: May 9, 1997

Temporary Interpretation of "Direct Reuse for Human Consumption" — 3001.2017 | View >
Notice Page: 23 Arizona Administrative Register 1689 (June 23, 2017) | Issue/Revision Date: April 27, 2017

Gray and Black Water Design Flow Calculation for Onsite Wastewater Treatment Facilities; Composting Toilets — 3000.2022 | View >
Notice Page: 37 Arizona Administrative Register 2497 (Sept. 23, 2022) Vol. 28, Issue 38 | Issue/Revision Date: Dec. 1, 2022

Aquifer Protection Permits Type 4 General Permits: Homeowner’s Association Ownership of Onsite Wastewater Treatment Facilities — 3001.2022 | View >
Notice Page: 38 Arizona Administrative Register 2498 (Sept. 23, 2022) Vol. 28, Issue 38 | Issue/Revision Date: Dec. 1, 2022

Aquifer Protection Permits Type 4 General Permit Alternative Setback Requests — 3002.2022 | View >
Notice Page: 38 Arizona Administrative Register 2498 (Sept. 23, 2022) Vol. 28, Issue 38 | Issue/Revision Date: Dec. 1, 2022

Aquifer Protection Permits Type 4 General Permit Requirements for Onsite Wastewater Treatment Facilities Servicing Recreational Vehicles and Recreational Vehicle Parks — 3003.2022 | View >

Using Narrative Aquifer Water Quality Standards to Develop Permit Conditions for Aquifer Protection Permits — 3010.000 | View >
Notice Page: 10 Arizona Administrative Register 590 (Feb. 20, 2004) | Issue/Revision Date: Oct. 3, 2003

Informal Resolution of Technical Disputes — 3011.000 | View >
Notice Page: 10 Arizona Administrative Register 3095 (Aug. 6, 2004) | Issue/Revision Date: June 30, 2004

Definition of Closed Facility under the Aquifer Protection Permit Program — 3013.000 | View >
Notice Page: 19 Arizona Administrative Register 70 (Jan. 18, 2013) | Issue/Revision Date: Nov. 11, 2012

U.S. Environmental Protection Agency National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System Permit Writers Manual — EPA 833-K-10-001 | View >
Notice Page: 20 Arizona Administrative Register 3451 (Dec. 12, 2014) | Issue/Revision Date: Sept. 2010

Criteria for Aquifer Protection Permit tank exemption under Arizona Revised Statute 49-250(22) | View >
Notice Page: 21 Arizona Administrative Register 591 (April 24, 2015) | Issue/Revision Date: March 2015

Technical Support Document for Water Quality-Based Toxics Control, March 1991 — EPA/505/2-90-001 | View >
Notice Page: 10 Arizona Administrative Register 3094 (Aug. 6, 2004) | Issue/Revision Date: March 1991

Arizona Mining Best Available Demonstrated Control Technology Guidance Manual — TB 04-01 | View >
Notice Page: 20 Arizona Administrative Register 3451 (Dec. 12, 2014) | Issue/Revision Date: July 2005

4000 - Waste Programs

Pollution Prevention Plans - Exempt Mining Operations | View >
Notice Page: 21 Arizona Administrative Register 307 (Feb. 27, 2015) | Issue/Revision Date: March 6, 2015

Pollution Prevention Plans - Exempt Metallurgical Operations | View >
Notice Page: 22 Arizona Administrative Register 1356 | Issue/Revision Date: May 27, 2016

Pollution Prevention Plans - Interpretation of "Use" of Toxic Substances in Excess of 10,000 Pounds | View >
Notice Page: 22 Arizona Administrative Register 1614 (June 17, 2016) | Issue/Revision Date: May 31, 2016

4000 - Waste Programs - Inspections & Compliance Section

Hazardous Waste Storage Prior to Recycling Policy (Formerly 0028.000) — 4002.001 | View >
Notice Page: 1 Arizona Administrative Register 1501 (Sept. 1, 1995) | Issue/Revision Date: June 29, 2005

Hazardous Waste Portable Storage Vessels (Formerly 0046.000) — 4003.001 | View >
Notice Page: 1 Arizona Administrative Register 1501 (Sept. 1, 1995) | Issue/Revision Date: June 29, 2005

Extension of Accumulation Time for Hazardous Waste (Formerly 0047.000) — 4004.001 | View >
Notice Page: 1 Arizona Administrative Register 1501 (Sept. 1, 1995) | Issue/Revision Date: June 29, 2005

Hazardous Waste Satellite Accumulation Policy (Formerly 0063.000) — 4005.001 | View >
Notice Page: 1 Arizona Administrative Register 1501 (Sept. 1, 1995) | Issue/Revision Date: June 29, 2005

Medical Sharps Clarification | View >
Notice Page: Pending | Issue/Revision Date: May 2, 2017

4000 - Waste Programs - Technical Support Section

EPA Sampling and Analysis Plan, Guidance and Template, Version 4 | View >
Notice Page: 21 Arizona Administrative Register 89 (Jan. 9, 2015) | Issue/Revision Date: May 2014

4000 - Waste Programs - Remedial Projects Section

Investigation Derived Waste Policy (Formerly 0100.000) — 4013.001 | View >
Notice Page: 21 Arizona Administrative Register 690 (May 15, 2015) | Issue/Revision Date: Aug. 9, 2005

4000 - Waste Programs - UST Corrective Action Section

Soil Vapor Sampling Guidance | View >
Notice Page: 1380 | Issue/Revision Date: April 21, 2017

Underground Storage Tank | UST Release Confirmation | View >
Notice Page: 22 Arizona Administrative Register 2091 (August 12, 2016) | Issue/Revision Date: Sept. 1, 2016