(a) Alternative compliance plans (bubble plans) developed under the District rules listed below must be submitted to EPA by the State of California as SIP revisions. The emission limits contained in the District rule will continue to be enforceable by EPA and private citizens under sections 113 and 304(a) of the Act until the alternative compliance plans are approved by EPA for inclusion in the SIP.

(b) Alternative compliance plans (bubble plans) developed under the District rules listed below are considered the applicable requirements in the SIP which are enforceable by EPA and private citizens under section 113 and 304(a) of the Act. Alternative compliance plans must be submitted to EPA after their approval by the District. The District rules do not apply to or supersede the conditions that a source must meet under nonattainment or PSD permit programs, new source performance standards, or national emission standards for hazardous air pollutants.