Title 42, The Public Health and WelfareRelease 119-110

§7661 Definitions

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

Last updated Sep 22, 2026|Official source

Summary

Defines key words used in this part. Affected source — uses the same definition found in subchapter IV–A. Major source — a stationary facility (or a group of stationary facilities in the same area under the same owner or controller) that is classified as “major” under either section 7412 or under section 7602 or part D of subchapter I. Schedule of compliance — a set of corrective steps, in an enforceable order, that leads to meeting a required plan, emission standard, limit, or ban. Permitting authority — the Administrator or the 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)Affected source
The term “affected source” shall have the meaning given such term in subchapter IV–A.
(2)Major source
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)Schedule of compliance
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)Permitting authority
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 42, The Public Health and Welfare

Last Updated

Sep 22, 2026

Release point: 119-110