Code of Maine Rules
06 - DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION
096 - DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION - GENERAL
Chapter 140 - PART 70 AIR EMISSION LICENSE REGULATIONS


Current through 2024-38, September 18, 2024

SUMMARY: This regulation of the Department of Environmental Protection (Department) identifies the sources of air emissions that require a Part 70 air emission license and incorporates the requirements of Title IV - Acid Deposition Control, and Title V - Permits, both of the Clean Air Act (CAA), as amended, 42 U.S.C. 7401, et seq.; and 38 M.R.S., §§344 and 590. The pre-filing requirements and public notice requirements of this Chapter supersedes Rule Concerning the Processing of Applications and other Administrative Matters, 06 096 C.M.R. ch. 2, where applicable. It contains extensive information on a wide variety of variables in the licensing process as specified in the following sections:

1. Scope and Applicability...................................................................................1

2. General Terms and Conditions of Applications and Licenses.......................3

3. Renewal of a Part 70 License and the Initial Part 70 Licenses.....................16

4. Part 70 Acid Rain Sources...............................................................................27

5. New Source Review License for a New Source, Major Modification, or Minor Modification....................................................................................................................29

6. HAP Emission Limitations................................................................................29

7. Part 70 Administrative Revision......................................................................33

8. Part 70 Section 502(b)(10) Change...............................................................35

9. Part 70 Minor License Modification................................................................36

10. Part 70 Significant License Modification......................................................39

11. Intrafacility Emission Trading.......................................................................40

12. Part 70 License Transfer..............................................................................42

13. Part 70 General Licenses.............................................................................44

14. Ambient Air Quality Analysis.........................................................................45

Insignificant Activities..........................................................................................56

NOTE: Please see Definitions, 06-096 CMR 100 for definitions.

STATUTORY AUTHORITY: 38 M.R.S. §§590, 585-A

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