42 USC 7661 – Definitions
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.
Terms Used In 42 USC 7661
- Administrator: means the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency. See 42 USC 7602
- air pollution control agency: means any of the following:
(1) A single State agency designated by the Governor of that State as the official State air pollution control agency for purposes of this chapter. See 42 USC 7602
- applicable implementation plan: means the portion (or portions) of the implementation plan, or most recent revision thereof, which has been approved under section 7410 of this title, or promulgated under section 7410(c) of this title, or promulgated or approved pursuant to regulations promulgated under section 7601(d) of this title and which implements the relevant requirements of this chapter. See 42 USC 7602
- 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. See 42 USC 7661
- stationary source: means generally any source of an air pollutant except those emissions resulting directly from an internal combustion engine for transportation purposes or from a nonroad engine or nonroad vehicle as defined in section 7550 of this title. See 42 USC 7602