Code of Maine Rules
06 - DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION
096 - DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION - GENERAL
Chapter 137 - EMISSION STATEMENTS
Section 096-137-2 - Definitions

Universal Citation: 06 ME Code Rules ยง 096-137-2

Current through 2024-13, March 27, 2024

The following terms are defined for use in this Chapter.

A. Criteria air pollutant (CAP). "Criteria air pollutant (CAP)" means one of the following pollutants: carbon monoxide; sulfur dioxide; volatile organic compounds; nitrogen oxides; fine particulate matter; lead and ammonia.

B. Greenhouse gas (GHG). "Greenhouse gas (GHG)" means one of the following gases: carbon dioxide (CO2), methane (CH4), nitrous oxide (N2O), sulfur hexafluoride (SF6), or any gases classified as hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs) or perfluorocarbons (PFCs).

C. Greenhouse gas manufacturing facility. "Greenhouse gas manufacturing facility" means a facility that intentionally produces a greenhouse gas for use as a raw material in the manufacturing process or for sale. This term does not include compounds that are coincidentally manufactured, such as byproducts of a process or combustion.

D. Hazardous air pollutant (HAP). "Hazardous air pollutant (HAP)" means those pollutants listed in Appendix A of this Chapter.

E. Hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs). "Hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs)" means those pollutants listed in Appendix B of this Chapter.

F. Perfluorocarbons (PFCs). "Perfluorocarbons (PFCs)" means those pollutants listed in Appendix B of this Chapter.

G. Process Unit. "Process Unit" means any combination of equipment or operation and material or fuel which emits pollutants or greenhouse gases.

H. Tons per year (tpy). "Tons per year (tpy)" means tons per year of actual emissions.

I. Transmission and Distribution Plant. "Transmission and Distribution Plant" means all real estate, fixtures and personal property owned, controlled, operated or managed in connection with or to facilitate the transmission, distribution or delivery of electricity for light, heat or power for public use and includes all conduits, ducts and other devices, material, apparatus and property for containing, holding or carrying conductors used, or to be used, for the transmission or distribution of light, heat or power for public use.

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