Title 42The Public Health and WelfareRelease 119-73

§7661 Definitions

Title 42 › Chapter CHAPTER 85— - AIR POLLUTION PREVENTION AND CONTROL › Subchapter SUBCHAPTER V— - PERMITS › § 7661

Last updated Apr 6, 2026|Official source

Summary

Defines four key terms used in the subchapter. Affected source — see the meaning given in subchapter IV–A. Major source — any stationary source, or group of stationary sources on contiguous land under common control, that meets either the definition in section 7412 or the definitions in section 7602 or part D of subchapter I. Schedule of compliance — a timetable of corrective steps, including an enforceable order of actions, to meet an applicable implementation plan, emission standard, emission limit, or emission ban. Permitting authority — the Administrator or an air pollution control agency the Administrator has authorized to run a permit program under this subchapter.

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Title 42, §7661

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As used in this subchapter—
(1)The term “affected source” shall have the meaning given such term in subchapter IV–A.
(2)The term “major source” means any stationary source (or any group of stationary sources located within a contiguous area and under common control) that is either of the following:
(A)A major source as defined in section 7412 of this title.
(B)A major stationary source as defined in section 7602 of this title or part D of subchapter I.
(3)The term “schedule of compliance” means a schedule of remedial measures, including an enforceable sequence of actions or operations, leading to compliance with an applicable implementation plan, emission standard, emission limitation, or emission prohibition.
(4)The term “permitting authority” means the Administrator or the air pollution control agency authorized by the Administrator to carry out a permit program under this subchapter.

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42 U.S.C. § 7661

Title 42The Public Health and Welfare

Last Updated

Apr 6, 2026

Release point: 119-73