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§ 52.1020 Identification of plan.
(a) Purpose and scope. This section sets forth the applicable State Implementation Plan for Maine under section 110 of the Clean Air Act, 42 U.S.C. 7410 and 40 CFR part 51 to meet national ambient air quality standards or other requirements under the Clean Air Act.
(b) Incorporation by reference. (1) Material listed in paragraphs (c) and (d) of this section with an EPA approval date prior to September 1, 2008, was approved for incorporation by reference by the Director of the Federal Register in accordance with 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR part 51. Material is incorporated as submitted by the state to EPA, and notice of any change in the material will be published in the Federal Register. Entries for paragraphs (c) and (d) of this section with EPA approval dates after September 1, 2008, will be incorporated by reference in the next update to the SIP compilation.
(2) EPA Region 1 certifies that the rules/regulations provided by EPA in the SIP compilation at the addresses in paragraph (b)(3) of this section are an exact duplicate of the officially promulgated state rules/regulations which have been approved as part of the State Implementation Plan as of September 1, 2008.
(3) Copies of the materials incorporated by reference may be inspected at the Environmental Protection Agency, New England Regional Office, 5 Post Office Square—Suite 100, Boston, MA 02109–3912; Air and Radiation Docket and Information Center, EPA West Building, 1301 Constitution Ave., NW., Washington, DC 20460; and the National Archives and Records Administration (NARA). If you wish to obtain materials from a docket in the EPA Headquarters Library, please call the Office of Air and Radiation (OAR) Docket/Telephone number (202) 566–1742. For information on the availability of this material at NARA, call (202) 741–6030, or go to: http://www.archives.gov/federal_register/code_of_federal_regulations/ibr_locations.html.
(c) EPA approved regulations.
EPA-Approved Maine Regulations
| State citation | Title/Subject | State effective date | EPA Approval Date EPA approval date and citation 1 | Explanations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chapter 1 | Regulations for the Processing of Applications | 5/20/1985 | 3/23/1993, 58 FR 15422 | Portions of Chapter 1. EPA did not approve the following sections of Chapter One: Section 1(A) through 1(Q), and 1(U) through 1(EE); Section 2; Section 4 (C) and (D); last sentence of Section 5(B); last sentence of Section 6(B); Section 6(D); Section 7(B)(1), (B)(2), and (B)(4) through (B)(11); Section 8(A), and 8(E) through 8(L); Sections 9, 10 and 11; Section 13; and Sections 15 and 16. |
| Chapter 100 | Definitions | 2/9/2021 | 11/4/2021, 86 FR 60775 | Amend the definition of Ozone Transport Region. |
| Chapter 101 | Visible Emissions | 10/10/1979 | 2/17/1982, 47 FR 6829 | |
| Chapter 102 | Open Burning | 3/17/2005 | 2/21/2008, 73 FR 9459 | |
| Chapter 103 | Fuel Burning Equipment Particular Emission Standard | 1/24/1983 | 2/26/1985, 50 FR 7770 | |
| Chapter 104 | Incinerator Particulate Emission Standard | 1/31/1972 | 5/31/1972, 37 FR 10842 | |
| Chapter 105 | General Process Source Particulate Emission Standard | 1/31/1972 | 5/31/1972, 37 FR 10842 | |
| Chapter 106 | Low Sulfur Fuel Regulations | 2/8/1978 | 1/8/1982, 47 FR 947 | |
| Chapter 107 | Sulfur Dioxide Emission Standards for Sulfate Pulp Mills | 1/31/1972 | 5/31/1972, 37 FR 10842 | |
| Chapter 109 | Emergency Episode Regulation | 8/14/1991 | 1/12/1995, 60 FR 2885 | |
| Chapter 110 | Ambient Air Quality Standards | 3/27/2019 | 5/13/2021, 86 FR 26181 | This submittal converts to full approval pre-existing conditional approvals for CAA section 110(a)(2)(A) for the 1997 and 2006 PM2.5 standards. |
| Chapter 111 | Petroleum Liquid Storage Vapor Control | 9/29/1999 | 11/5/2014, 79 FR 65589 | |
| Chapter 112 | Bulk Terminal Petroleum Liquid Transfer Requirements | 2/22/1998 | 11/5/2014, 79 FR 65589 | |
| Chapter 113 | Growth Offset Regulation | 1/14/2019 | 11/4/2021, 86 FR 60775 | Revisions to Sections 1 and 2 of the previously approved rule. |
| Chapter 114 | Classification of Air Quality Control Regions | 8/29/2012 | 6/24/2014, 79 FR 35698 | |
| Chapter 115 | Emission License Regulation | 11/6/2012 | 8/1/2016, 81 FR 50357 | |
| Chapter 116 | Prohibited Dispersion Techniques | 10/25/1989 | 3/23/1993, 58 FR 15422 | |
| Chapter 117 | Source Surveillance | 8/9/1988 | 3/21/1989, 54 FR 11524 | |
| Chapter 118 | Gasoline Dispensing Facilities Vapor Control | 1/1/2012 | 7/14/2017, 82 FR 32480 | Includes decommissioning of Stage II vapor recovery systems. |
| Chapter 119 | Motor Vehicle Fuel Volatility Limit | 7/15/2015 | 6/2/2021, 86 FR 29520 | Removes references from the SIP for the requirement to sell reformulated gasoline in York, Cumberland, Sagadahoc, Androscoggin, Kennebec, Knox and Lincoln counties. |
| Chapter 120 | Gasoline Tank Trucks | 6/22/1994 | 6/29/1995, 60 FR 33730 | |
| Chapter 123 | Control of Volatile Organic Compounds from Paper, Film, and Foil Coating Operations | 5/18/2010 | 5/22/2012, 77 FR 30216. | |
| Chapter 126 | Capture Efficiency Test Procedures | 5/22/1991 | 3/22/1993, 58 FR 15281 | |
| Chapter 126 Appendix A | Capture Efficiency Test Procedures | 5/22/1991 | 3/22/1993, 58 FR 15281 | Appendix. |
| Chapter 127 and Appendix A | New Motor Vehicle Emission Standards | 5/19/2015 | 9/7/2017, 82 FR 42233 | Includes LEV II GHG and ZEV provisions, and Advanced Clean Cars program (LEV III, updated GHG and ZEV standards). |
| Chapter 129 | Surface Coating Facilities | 7/7/2015 | 5/26/2016, 81 FR 33397 | Added requirements for metal parts and plastic parts coating operations. |
| Chapter 129 Appendix A | Surface Coating Facilities | 1/6/1993 | 6/17/1994, 59 FR 31154 | Appendix. |
| Chapter 130 | Solvent Cleaners | 6/17/2004 | 5/26/2005, 70 FR 30367 | |
| Chapter 131 | Cutback Asphalt and Emulsified Asphalt | 9/15/2009 | 5/22/2012, 77 FR 30216. | |
| Chapter 132 | Graphic Arts: Rotogravure and Flexography | 1/6/1993 | 6/17/1994, 59 FR 31154 | |
| Chapter 132 Appendix A | Graphic Arts: Rotogravure and Flexography | 1/6/1993 | 6/17/1994, 59 FR 31154 | Appendix. |
| Chapter 133 | Gasoline Bulk Plants | 6/22/1994 | 6/29/1995, 60 FR 33730 | |
| Chapter 134 | Reasonably Available Control Technology for Facilities that Emit Volatile Organic Compounds | 2/8/1995 | 4/18/2000, 65 FR 20749 | Regulations fully approved for the following counties: York, Sagadahoc, Cumberland, Androscoggin, Kennebec, Knox, Lincoln, Hancock, Waldo, Aroostock, Franklin, Oxford, and Piscataquis. Regulation granted a limited approval for Washington, Somerset, and Penobscot Counties. |
| Chapter 137 | Emission Statements | 11/8/2008 | 5/1/2017, 82 FR 20257 | The entire chapter is approved with the exception of HAP and greenhouse gas reporting requirements which were withdrawn from the State's SIP revision: Sections 1(C), (E), and (F); Definitions 2(A) through (F) and (I); Sections 3(B) and (C); the last sentence of Section 4(D)(5); and Appendix A and B. |
| Chapter 138 | Reasonably Available Control Technology for Facilities that Emit Nitrogen Oxides | 8/3/1994 | 9/9/2002, 67 FR 57148 | Affects sources in York, Cumberland, Sagadahoc, Androscoggin, Kennebec, Lincoln, and Knox counties. |
| Chapter 139 | Transportation Conformity | 9/19/2007 | 2/8/2008, 73 FR 7465 | |
| Chapter 145 | NOX Control Program | 6/21/2001 | 3/10/2005, 70 FR 11879 | |
| Chapter 148 | Emissions from Smaller-Scale Electric Generating Resources | 7/15/2004 | 5/26/2005, 70 FR 30373 | |
| Chapter 149 | General Permit Regulation for Nonmetallic Mineral Processing Plants | 4/27/2014 | 10/9/2015, 80 FR 61118 | All of Chapter 149 is approved with the exception of the “director discretion” provisions in sections 5(A)(8), 5(A)(9)(a), and 5(A)(9)(b), and the opacity provisions in sections 5(A)(15), 5(C)(7), and 5(E), which were formally withdrawn from consideration as part of the SIP. |
| Chapter 150 | Control of Emissions from Outdoor Wood Boilers | 4/11/2010 | 4/24/2012, 77 FR 24385 | |
| Chapter 151 | Architectural and Industrial Maintenance (AIM) Coatings | 10/6/2005 | 3/17/2006, 71 FR 13767 | |
| Chapter 152 | Control of Volatile Organic Compounds from Consumer Products | 12/15/2007 | 5/22/2012, 77 FR 30216. | |
| Chapter 153 | Mobile Equipment Repair and Refinishing | 2/5/2004 | 5/26/2005, 70 FR 30367 | |
| Chapter 154 | Control of Volatile Organic Compounds from Flexible Package Printing | 7/20/2010 | 11/5/2014, 79 FR 65589 | |
| Chapter 155 | Portable Fuel Container Spillage Control | 7/14/2004 | 2/7/2005, 70 FR 6352 | With the exception of the word “or” in Subsection 7C which Maine did not submit as part of the SIP revision. |
| Chapter 159 | Control of Volatile Organic Compounds from Adhesives and Sealants | 6/2/2014 | 11/5/2014, 79 FR 65589 | |
| Chapter 161 | Graphic Arts—Offset Lithography and Letterpress Printing | 4/6/2010 | 5/22/2012, 77 FR 30216. | |
| Chapter 162 | Fiberglass Boat Manufacturing Materials | 7/30/2013 | 5/26/2016, 81 FR 33397 | |
| Chapter 164 | General Permit Regulation for Concrete Batch Plants | 4/27/2014 | 10/9/2015, 80 FR 61118 | All of Chapter 164 is approved with the exception of the “director discretion” provisions in sections 5(C)(2), 5(C)(3)(a), and 5(C)(3)(b), and the opacity provisions in sections 5(A)(10), 5(B)(3), 5(B)(4), 5(E), 5(F)(5) and 5(G)(4), which were formally withdrawn from consideration as part of the SIP. |
| Vehicle I/M | Vehicle Inspection and Maintenance | 7/9/1998 | 1/10/2001, 66 FR 1871 | “Maine Motor Vehicle Inspection Manual,” revised in 1998, pages 1–12 through 1–14, and page 2–14, D.1.g. |
| Vehicle I/M | Vehicle Inspection and Maintenance | 7/9/1998 | 1/10/2001, 66 FR 1871 | Maine Motor Vehicle Inspection and Maintenance authorizing legislation effective July 9, 1998 and entitled L.D. 2223, “An Act to Reduce Air Pollution from Motor Vehicles and to Meet Requirements of the Federal Clean Air Act.” |
| 38 MRSA § 603–A sub § 2(A) | “An Act To Improve Maine's Air Quality and Reduce Regional Haze at Acadia National Park and Other Federally Designated Class I Areas” | 9/12/2009 | 4/24/2012, 77 FR 24385 | Only approving Sec. 1. 38 MRSA § 603–A, sub-§ 2, (2) Prohibitions. |
| 5 MRSA Section 18 | Disqualification of Executive Employees from Participation in Certain Matters | 7/1/2003 | 6/18/2018, 83 FR 28157 | Conflict of Interest Provisions. |
| 38 MRSA Section 341–C(7) | Board Membership Conflict of Interest | 8/11/2000 | 6/18/2018, 83 FR 28157 | Conflict of Interest Provisions. |
| 38 MRSA Section 341–A(3)(D) | Department of Environmental Protection Commissioner | 6/15/2011 | 5/13/2021, 86 FR 26181 | Conflict-of-interest provisions. |
| 38 MRSA Section 341–C(2) and 341–C(8) | Board Membership qualifications and requirements and federal standards | 9/19/2019 | 5/13/2021, 86 FR 26181 | Conflict-of-interest provisions. Sections 341–C(2) and 341–C(8) are approved except 341–C(8)(A). |
| Chapter 166 | Industrial Cleaning Solvents | 8/22/2018 | 8/7/2019, 84 FR 38558 | |
| 38 M.R.S. § 585–N as amended by Public Law 2019, c. 55, § 1 | Reformulated gasoline | 11/1/2020 | 6/2/2021, 86 FR 29520 | Repeals the section of the statute which requires retailers in York, Cumberland, Sagadahoc, Androscoggin, Kennebec, Knox and Lincoln counties in Maine to only sell reformulated gasoline. |