§7602 Definitions

Summary

Defines key words used in the air pollution rules so people know what each term means. Administrator — the head of the Environmental Protection Agency. Air pollution control agency — a State agency chosen by the Governor, a multi-State agency, a city or county or other local agency that enforces pollution rules, a joint agency for several towns, or an Indian tribe’s agency. Interstate air pollution control agency — an agency set up by two or more States or by municipalities in different States. State — includes the 50 States, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, the Virgin Islands, Guam, American Samoa, and the Northern Mariana Islands. Person — an individual, company, partnership, association, State, municipality, political subdivision, any U.S. agency, and its officers or employees. Municipality — city, town, borough, county, parish, district, or other public body created by State law. Air pollutant — any substance or mix that enters the air, including physical, chemical, biological, or radioactive matter (including source material, special nuclear material, and byproduct material) and any precursors the Administrator has identified. Welfare effects — includes harms to soils, water, crops, plants, materials, animals, wildlife, weather, visibility, climate, property, transportation, the economy, and personal comfort. Federal land manager — the Secretary in charge of the Federal lands. Major stationary source/major emitting facility — a stationary source that emits or can emit 100 tons per year or more of any pollutant. Emission limitation/standard — a rule set by the State or Administrator that limits how much pollution is released continuously, including required equipment or work practices. Standard of performance — a required continuous emission reduction. Means of emission limitation — a system for continuous emission reduction, possibly using specific technology or fuels. Primary standard attainment date — the date in the implementation plan when a primary air quality standard must be met. Delayed compliance order — an order that postpones a source’s compliance date. Schedule and timetable of compliance — an enforceable sequence of steps leading to compliance. Applicable implementation plan — the part(s) of an implementation plan, or its latest revision, that have been approved or issued under the law and that implement the chapter’s requirements. Indian tribe — a federally recognized tribe, band, nation, or Alaska Native village eligible for Federal Indian programs. VOC — volatile organic compound, as the Administrator defines it. PM–10 — particles with an aerodynamic diameter less than or equal to 10 micrometers, measured by the method the Administrator sets. NAAQS — national ambient air quality standard; CTG — Control Technique Guideline published by the Administrator under section 7408. NOx — oxides of nitrogen. CO — carbon monoxide. Small source — a source emitting less than 100 tons per year of regulated pollutants, or a class the Administrator finds generally lacks technical ability or knowledge about pollution control. Federal implementation plan — a plan the Administrator issues to fill gaps or fix problems in a State plan, with enforceable limits, controls, or incentives, and that provides for attainment of the relevant national air quality standard. Stationary source — generally any source of air pollution except emissions directly from internal combustion engines used for transportation or from nonroad engines or nonroad vehicles.