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§ 52.1031 EPA-approved Maine regulations.

The following table identifies the State regulations which have been submitted to and approved by EPA as revisions to the Maine State Implementation Plan. This table is for informational purposes only and does not have any independent regulatory effect. To determine regulatory requirements for a specific situation consult the plan identified in § 52.1020. To the extent that this table conflicts with §§ 52.1020, 52.1020 governs.

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Table 52.1031 - EPA-Approved Rules and Regulations

State citation Title/Subject Date adopted by State Date approved by EPA Federal Register citation 52.1020
Chapter:
1 Regulations for the Processing of Applications. 02/08/84 03/23/93 58 FR 15430 (c)(26) Portions of chapter 1.
100 5/7/79 1/3/80 45 FR 6784 (c)(10) PSD Plan Only.
100 Definitions Regulations 12/24/79 2/19/80 45 FR 10766 (c)(11)
2/6/80
100 Definitions. 10/3/89 3/23/93 58 FR 15430 (c)(26) All except for the definition of VOC in chapter 100(76). Note that this definition is approved in another paragraph below. In addition, Maine withdrew the definition of fuel burning equipment in chapter 100(29) from its SIP submittal. This definition is approved in another paragraph below.
(c)(27) Approval of definition of VOC in chapter 100(76) only.
100 Definitions Regulations 11/26/91 6/21/93 58 FR 33768 (c)(31) Revised “volatile organic compound (VOC)” and “federally enforceable.” Added “particulate matter emissions” and “PM10 emissions.”
100 Definitions 7/10/90 3/18/94 59 FR 12855 (c)(29) Changes to the following definitions: Actual emissions, baseline concentration and fuel burning equipment in Chapter 100(1), (9), and (29).
100 Definitions 1/6/93 6/17/94 59 FR 31157 (c)(33) Revised to add definitions associated with VOC RACT rules.
100 Definitions 11/10/93 1/10/95 60 FR 2526 (c)(34) Revised to add definitions associated with emission statement rules.
100 Definitions 6/22/94 6/29/95 60 FR 33734 36 Gasoline marketing definitions added
100 Definitions Regulation 6/22/94 2/14/96 61 FR 5694 (c)(37) Addition of 1990 Part D NSR and other CAAA requirements.
100 Definitions 7/19/95 10/15/96 61 FR 53639 (c)(42) Definition of “VOC” revised.
100 Definitions 12/1/2005 11/21/07 72 FR 65462 (c)(62) Revised to add definitions associated with SIP submittals made between 7/19/95 and 12/1/05.
101 Visible Emissions 10/10/79 2/17/82 47 FR 6829 (c)(17)
102 Open Burning 1/31/72 5/31/72 37 FR 10842 (b)
102 Open Burning 3/17/05 2/21/08 73 FR 9459 (c)(61)
103 Fuel Burning Equipment Particulate Emission Standard 1/31/72 5/31/72 37 FR 10842 (b)
1/24/83 2/26/85 50 FR 7770 (c)(19)
104 Incinerator Particulate Emission Standard 1/31/72 5/31/72 37 FR 10842 (b)
105 General Process Source Particulate Emission Standard 1/31/72 5/31/72 37 FR 10842 (b)
106 Low Sulfur Fuel 1/31/72 5/31/72 37 FR 10842 (b)
2/08/78 1/8/82 47 FR 947 (c)(15) Revised limits for Portland Peninsula only.
107 Sulfur Dioxide Emission Standards for Sulfite Pulp Mills 1/31/72 5/31/72 37 FR 10842 (b)
109 Emergency Episode Regulation 1/31/72 5/31/72 37 FR 10842 (b)
109 Emergency Episode Regulation 8/14/91 1/12/95 60 FR 2887 (c)(28) Revisions which incorporate the PM10 alert, warning, and emergency levels.
110 Ambient Air Quality Standards 5/7/79 1/30/80 45 FR 6784 (c)(10)
110 Ambient Air Quality Standards 10/25/89 3/23/93 58 FR 15430 (c)(26) All of chapter 110 except for chapter 110(2) which is approved in another paragraph, below. Note that Maine did not submit its Chromium standard in chapter 110(12) for approval.
(c)(27) Chapter 110(2) only.
110 Ambient Air Quality Standards 7/10/90 3/18/94 59 FR 12855 (c)(29) Addition of NO2 increments for class I and II areas in Chapter 110(10). Note that class III increment in Chapter 110(10)(C)(3) is not part of submittal.
110 Ambient Air Quality Standards 7/24/96 3/22/04 69 FR 13231 (c)(52) Adopts PSD increments based on PM10, in place of increments based on TSP.
111 Petroleum Liquid Storage Vapor Control 5/7/79 2/19/80 45 FR 10766 (c)(11)
9/27/89 2/3/92 57 FR 3948 (c)(30)
112 Petroleum Liquids Transfer Recovery 2/19/80 45 FR 10766 (c)(11)
5/7/79 3/5/82 47 FR 9462 (c)(16) Irving Oil, Searsport exempted.
7/22/86 2/2/87 52 FR 3117 (c)(22) Bulk Gasoline Terminal Test methods.
5/22/91 2/3/92 57 FR 3948 (c)(30) The exemption for Irving Oil Corporation in Searsport, Maine incorporated by reference at 40 CFR 52.1020(c)(16) is removed.
112 Petroleum liquids transfer recover 6/22/94 6/29/95 60 FR 33734 36 Deleted exemption for tank trucks less than 3500 gallons.
112 Gasoline Bulk Terminals 7/19/95 10/15/96 61 FR 53639 (c)(42) Emission limit lowered from 80 mg/l to 35 mg/l.
113 Growth Offset Regulation 5/7/79 2/19/80 45 FR 10766 (c)(11) Part of New Source Review program.
12/18/85 12/23/86 51 FR 45886 (c)(21) Deletes Thomaston.
113 Growth Offset Regulation 10/25/89 3/23/93 58 FR 15430 (c)(26)
113 Growth Offset Regulation 7/10/90 3/18/94 59 FR 12855 (c)(29) Change to Chapter 113(II)(A) to include NO2.
113 Growth Offset Regulation 6/22/94 2/14/96 61 FR 5694 (c)(37) Addition of 1990 Part D NSR requirements.
114 Classification of Air Quality Control Regions 5/7/79 1/30/80 45 FR 6874 (c)(10)
114 Designation of Air Quality Control Regions 10/25/89 3/23/93 58 FR 15430 (c)(26) All except for chapter 114(11) and (111) which are approved in another paragraph below.
(c)(27) Chapter 114(11)and (111) only.
114 Classification of Air Quality Control Regions 4/27/94 Aug. 30, 1995 60 FR 45060 (c)(40) Revision to remove Presque Isle as nonattainment for PM10.
115 Emission License Regulation. 5/7/79 1/30/80 45 FR 6784 (c)(10) PSD
12/24/79 2/19/80 45 FR 10766 (c)(11) New Source Review.
10/25/89 3/23/93 58 FR 15430 (c)(26) Note Maine did not submit references to nonregulated pollutants for approval. Also note that this chapter was formerly chapter 108.
115 Emission License Regulation 7/10/90 3/18/94 59 FR 12855 (c)(29) Changes to Chapter 115(I)(B), (VII)(A), VII)(B)(3), and (VII)(D)(3) to remove Chapter 108 and to incorporate NO2 increments requirements.
115 Emission License Regulation 6/22/94 2/14/96 61 FR 5694 (c)(37) Addition of 1990 Part D NSR and other CAAA requirements.
116 Prohibited Dispersion Techniques. 10/25/89 3/23/93 58 FR 15430 (c)(26)
117 Source Surveillance 8/9/88 3/21/89 54 FR 11525 24
118 Gasoline Dispensing Facilities 6/22/94 6/29/95 60 FR 33734 36
7/19/95 10/15/96 61 FR 53639 (c)(43) Stage II vapor recovery requirements added.
119 Motor Vehicle Fuel Volatility Limit 6/1/00 3/6/02 67 FR 10100 (c)(49) Controls fuel volatility in the State. 7.8 psi RVP fuel required in 7 southern counties.
120 Gasoline Tank Trucks 6/22/94 6/29/95 60 FR 33734 35
123 Paper Coater Regulation 9/27/89 2/3/92 57 FR 3949 (c)(30) The operating permits for S.D. Warren of Westbrook, Eastern Fine Paper of Brewer, and Pioneer Plastics of Auburn incorporated by reference at 40 CFR § 52.1020 (c)(11), (c)(11), and (c)(18), respectively, are withdrawn.
126 Capture Efficiency Test Procedures 5/22/91 3/22/93 58 FR 15282 (c)(32)
127 New Motor Vehicle Emission Standards 12/31/00 4/28/05 70 FR 21962 (c)(58) Low emission vehicle program, with no ZEV requirements. Program achieves 90% of full LEV benefits.
129 Surface coating Facilities 1/6/93 6/17/94 59 FR 31157 (c)(33) Includes surface coating of: Cans, fabric, vinyl, metal furniture, flatwood paneling, and miscellaneous metal parts and products.
130 Solvent Degreasers 1/6/93 6/17/94 59 FR 31157 (c)(33)
130 Solvent Cleaners 6/17/04 5/26/05 70 FR 30369 (c)(54)
131 Cutback and Emulsified Asphalt 1/6/93 6/17/94 59 FR 31157 (c)(33)
132 Graphic Arts: Rotogravure and Flexography 1/6/93 6/17/94 59 FR 31157 (c)(33)
133 Gasoline Bulk Plants 6/22/94 6/29/95 60 FR 33734 36
134 Reasonably Available Control Technology for Facilities that Emit Volatile Organic Compounds 2/8/95 4/18/00 65 FR 20753 (c)(45) Regulation fully approved for the following counties: York, Sagadahoc, Cumberland, Androscoggin, Kennebec, Knox, Lincoln, Hancock, Waldo, Aroostook, Franklin, Oxford, and Piscataquis. Regulation granted a limited approval for Washington, Somerset, and Penobscot Counties.
134 Reasonably Available Control Technology for Facilities that Emit Volatile Organic Compounds 2/25/97 4/18/00 65 FR 20753 (c)(45) VOC RACT determination for JJ Nissen Baking Company.
134 Reasonably Available Control Technology for Facilities that Emit Volatile Organic Compounds 7/23/97
10/27/97
4/18/00 65 FR 20753 (c)(45) VOC RACT determination for Prime Tanning.
134 Reasonably Available Control Technology for Facilities that Emit Volatile Organic Compounds 7/25/97 4/18/00 65 FR 20753 (c)(45) VOC RACT determination for Portsmouth Naval Shipyard.
134 Reasonably Available Control Technology for Facilities that Emit Volatile Organic Compounds 12/5/96
10/20/97
4/18/00 65 FR 20753 (c)(45) VOC RACT determination for Dexter Shoe.
134 Reasonably Available Control Technology for Facilities that Emit Volatile Organic Compounds 6/16/97 4/18/00 65 FR 20753 (c)(45) VOC RACT determination for Pioneer Plastics.
134 Reasonably Available Control Technology for Facilities that Emit Volatile Organic Compounds 1/4/96 4/18/00 65 FR 20753 (c)(45) VOC RACT determination for Georgia Pacific.
134 Reasonably Available Control Technology for Facilities that Emit Volatile Organic Compounds 1/18/96 4/18/00 65 FR 20753 (c)(45) VOC RACT determination for Champion International.
134 Reasonably Available Control Technology for Facilities that Emit Volatile Organic Compounds 10/4/95
12/13/95
4/18/00 65 FR 20753 (c)(45) VOC RACT determination for International Paper.
134 Reasonably Available Control Technology for Facilities that Emit Volatile Organic Compounds 12/8/95 4/18/00 65 FR 20753 (c)(45) VOC RACT determination for James River.
134 Reasonably Available Control Technology for Facilities that Emit Volatile Organic Compounds 12/18/95 4/18/00 65 FR 20754 (c)(45) VOC RACT determination for Lincoln Pulp and Paper.
134 Reasonably Available Control Technology for Facilities that Emit Volatile Organic Compounds 12/18/95 4/18/00 65 FR 20754 (c)(45) VOC RACT determination for SD Warren Paper Company's Westbrook, Maine facility.
134 Reasonably Available Control Technology for Facilities that Emit Volatile Organic Compounds 10/4/95
1/9/96
4/18/00 65 FR 20754 (c)(45) VOC RACT determination for SD Warren Paper Company's Skowhegan, Maine facility.
134 Reasonably Available Control Technology for Facilities that Emit Volatile Organic Compounds 12/20/95 4/18/00 65 FR 20754 (c)(45) VOC RACT determination for Boise Cascade.
134 Reasonably available control technology for facilities that emit volatile organic compounds 4/11/01 5/20/02 67 FR 35441 (c)(51) VOC RACT determination for Bath Iron Works.
134 Reasonably available control technology for facilities that emit volatile organic compounds 4/26/01
7/2/01
5/20/02 67 FR 35441 (c)(51) VOC RACT determination for Pratt & Whitney.
134 Reasonably available control technology for facilities that emit volatile organic compounds 5/10/01 5/20/02 67 FR 35441 (c)(51) VOC RACT determination for Moosehead Manufacturing's Dover-Foxcroft plant.
Reasonably available control technology for facilities that emit volatile organic compounds 5/10/01 5/20/02 67 FR 35441 (c)(51) VOC RACT determination for Moosehead Manufacturing's Monson plant.
137 Emission Statements 12/17/04 11/21/07 72 FR 65462 (c)(62) Revised to incorporate changes required by EPA's consolidated emissions reporting rule. The entire rule is approved with the exception of HAP and greenhouse gas reporting requirements which were not included in the state's SIP revision request.
138 Reasonably Available Control Technology For Facilities That Emit Nitrogen Oxides 8/3/94 December 26, 1995 60 FR 66755 (c)(41) Affects sources only in Oxford, Franklin, Somerset, Piscataquis, Penobscot, Washington, Aroostook, Hancock and Waldo Counties (excepted portions of rule include Sections 1.A.1. and 3.B.).
138 NOX RACT 8/3/94 9/9/02 67 FR 57154 (c)(46) Affects sources in York, Cumberland, Sagadahoc, Androscoggin, Kennebec, Lincoln, and Knox counties.
138 NOX RACT 5/18/95 &
2/16/96
9/9/02 67 FR 57154 (c)(47) Case-specific NOX RACT for FPL Energy's (formerly Central Maine Power) W.F. Wyman Station.
138 NOX RACT 6/16/95 &
6/12/96
9/9/02 67 FR 57154 (c)(47) Case-specific NOX RACT for Tree Free Fiber Company, LLC. (formerly Statler Tissue).
138 NOX RACT 8/23/95 &
3/10/97
9/9/02 67 FR 57154 (c)(47) Case-specific NOX RACT for Pioneer Plastics Corporation.
138 NOX RACT 11/15/95 9/9/02 67 FR 57154 (c)(47) Case-specific NOX RACT for Scott Paper Company.
138 NOX RACT 1/18/96 9/9/02 67 FR 57154 (c)(47) Case-specific NOX RACT for Chinet Company.
138 NOX RACT 2/7/96 9/9/02 67 FR 57154 (c)(47) Case-specific NOX RACT for FMC Corporation - Food from Ingredients Division.
138 NOX RACT 6/5/96 &
3/5/97
9/9/02 67 FR 57154 (c)(47) Case-specific NOX FR RACT for Dragon Products Company, Inc.
138 NOX RACT 6/12/96 9/9/02 67 FR 57154 (c)(47) Case-specific NOX RACT for S.D. Warren Company.
138 NOX RACT 10/16/96 9/9/02 67 FR 57154 (c)(47) Case-specific NOX RACT for Mid-Maine Waste Action Corporation.
138 NOX RACT 10/21/96 &
7/25/97
9/9/92 67 FR 57154 (c)(47) Case-specific NOX RACT for Portsmouth Naval Shipyard.
138 NOX RACT 11/12/96 9/9/02 67 FR 57154 (c)(47) Case-specific NOX RACT for Maine Energy Recovery Company.
139 Transportation Conformity 9/19/07 2/08/08 73 FR 7465 (c) 64
141 Conformity of General Federal Actions 9/11/96 9/23/97 62 FR 49611 (c)(44) “Chapter 141: Conformity of General Federal Actions”.
141 Conformity of General Federal Actions 4/19/07 2/20/08 73 FR 9203 (c)(63) Amendment to incorporate new fine particulate matter provisions.
145 NOX Control Program 6/21/01 4/10/05 70 FR 11882 (c)(56).
148 Emissions from Smaller-Scale Electric Generating Resources 7/15/04 5/26/05 70 FR 30376 (c)(55)
151 Architectural and Industrial Maintenance (AIM) Coatings 10/06/05 3/17/06 71 FR 13767 (c)(59)
152 Control of Emissions of Volatile Organic Compounds from Consumer Products 8/19/04 10/24/05 70 FR 61384 (c)(57)
153 Mobile Equipment Repair and Refinishing 2/5/04 5/26/05 70 FR 30369(c)(54)
155 Portable Fuel Container Spillage Control 6/3/04 2/7/05 70 FR 6354 (c)(53) All of Chapter 155 is approved with the exception of the word “or” in Subsection 7C which Maine did not submit as part of the SIP revision.
“Vehicle I/M” Vehicle Inspection and Maintenance 7/9/98 1/10/01 66 FR 1875 (c)(48) Maine Motor Vehicle Inspection Manual,” revised in 1998, pages 1-12 through 1-14, and page 2-14, D.1.g. Also, Authorizing legislation effective July 9, 1998 and entitled L.D. 2223, “An Act to Reduce Air Pollution from Motor Vehicles and to Meet Requirements of the Federal Clean Air Act.”

[50 FR 3336, Jan. 24, 1985]


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