Senate Bill 700 - Chapter 479

This page last reviewed November 26, 2008

On September 22, 2003, Governor Davis signed legislation (SB 700) that removed the exemption from permitting agricultural sources from State law.

SB 700 requires the ARB to adopt a definition for a large confined animal facility (large CAF) by July 1, 2005. ARB is currently developing the definition and an emission factor for large CAFs. For information on Confined Animal Facilities, please click here.

In addition, all portable engines used in agricultural operations are now subject to the requirements of SB 700. These engines are currently under the jurisdiction of the local air district's permitting program unless the district's rules are revised to allow portable engines used in agricultural operations to participate in the ARB's Portable Equipment Registration Program. For information on ARB regulations affecting Diesel Agricultural Engines, please click here.

Summary of SB 700 Milestones
California Air Pollution Control Officers Association (CAPCOA) SB 700 Implementation White Paper

If you have comments about this webpage, please refer them to Marie Kavan
at (916) 322-7142 or via email at mkavan@arb.ca.gov.

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