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EPA-Approved Maine Regulations

Subpart U - Maine

Section **.**** Identification of plan.

(c) EPA approved regulations.

EPA Approved Maine Regulations
(As of September 2, 2008.)

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State Citation	Title / Subject	State Effective Date	EPA Approval Date	Explanations
Chapter 1	Regulations for the Processing of Applications.	05/20/1985	03/23/1993, 58 FR 15422.	Portions of Chapter 1
Chapter 100	Definitions.	12/01/2005	11/21/2007 72 FR 65462.	Revised to add definitions associated with SIP submittals made between 7/19/95 and 12/1/05 [See: Electronic Docket Number EPA-R01-OAR-2006-0704 at www.regulations.gov ]
Chapter 101	Visible Emissions.	10/10/1979	02/17/1982, 47 FR 6829.
Chapter 102	Open Burning.	03/17/2005	02/21/2008, 73 FR 9459.	[See: Electronic Docket Number EPA-R01-OAR-2005-ME-0008 at www.regulations.gov ]
Chapter 103	Fuel Burning Equipment Particular Emission Standard.	01/24/1983	02/26/1985, 50 FR 7770.
Chapter 104	Incinerator Particulate Emission Standard.	01/31/1972	05/31/1972, 37 FR 10842.
Chapter 105	General Process Source Particulate Emission Standard.	01/31/1972	05/31/1972, 37 FR 10842.
Chapter 106	Low Sulfur Fuel Regulations.	02/08/1978	01/08/1982, 47 FR 947.
Chapter 107	Sulfur Dioxide Emission Standards for Sulfate Pulp Mills.	01/31/1972	05/31/1972, 37 FR 10842.
Chapter 109	Emergency Episode Regulation.	08/14/1991	01/12/1995, 60 FR 2885.
Chapter 110	Ambient Air Quality Standards.	07/24/1996	03/22/2004, 69 FR 13227.	Adopts PSD increments based on PM10, in place of increments based on TSP. [See: Electronic Docket Number EPA-R01-OAR-2004- ME-0001 at www.regulations.gov ]
Chapter 111	Petroleum Liquid Storage Vapor Control.	09/27/1989	02/03/1992, 57 FR 3946.
Chapter 112	Gasoline Bulk Terminals.	07/19/1995	10/15/1996, 31 FR 53636.
Chapter 113	Growth Offset Regulation.	06/22/1994	02/14/1996, 61 FR 5690.	Part of New Source Review Program
Chapter 114	Classification of Air Quality Control Regions.	04/27/1994	08/30/1995, 60 FR 45056.	Revision to Remove Presque Isle as nonattainment for PM10.
Chapter 115	Emission License Regulation.	06/22/1994	02/14/1996, 61 FR 5690.	Part of New Source Review Program
Chapter 116	Prohibited Dispersion Techniques.	10/25/1989	03/23/1993, 58 FR 15422.
Chapter 117	Source Surveillance.	08/09/1988	03/21/1989, 54 FR 11524.
Chapter 118	Gasoline Dispensing Facilities.	07/19/1995	10/15/1996, 61 FR 53636.	Stage II vapor recovery requirements added.
Chapter 119	Motor Vehicle Fuel Volatility Limit.	06/01/2000	03/06/2002, 67 FR 10099.	Controls fuel volatility in the state. 7.8 psi RVP fuel required in 7 southern counties.
Chapter 120	Gasoline Tank Trucks.	06/22/1994	06/29/1995, 60 FR 33730.
Chapter 123	Paper Coater Regulation.	09/27/1989	02/03/1992, 57 FR 3946.	The operating permits for S.D. Warren of Westbrook, Eastern Fine Paper of Brewer, and Pioneer Plastics of Auburn incorporated by reference at 40 CFR § 52.1020 (c)(11), (c)(11), and (c)(18), respectively, are withdrawn.
Chapter 126  Chapter 126 Appendix A	Capture Efficiency Test Procedures.	05/22/1991	03/22/1993, 58 FR 15281.
Chapter 127	New Motor Vehicle Emission Standards.	12/31/2000	04/28/2005, 70 FR 21959.	Including Basis Statements and Appendix A. Low emission vehicle program, with no ZEV requirements. Program achieves 90% of full LEV benefits. [See: Electronic Docket Number EPA-R01-OAR-2004- ME-0004 at www.regulations.gov ]
Chapter 129  Chapter 129 Appendix A	Surface Coating Facilities.	01/06/1993	06/17/1994, 59 FR 31154.
Chapter 130	Solvent Cleaners.	06/17/2004	05/26/2005, 70 FR 30367.	[See: Electronic Docket Number EPA-R01-OAR-2004- ME-0005 at www.regulations.gov ]
Chapter 131	Cutback and Emulsified Asphalt.	01/06/1993	06/17/1994, 59 FR 31154.
Chapter 132	Graphic Arts: Rotogravure and Flexography.	01/06/1993	06/17/1994, 59 FR 31154.
Chapter 133	Gasoline Bulk Plants.	06/22/1994	06/29/1995, 60 FR 33730.
Chapter 134	Reasonably Available Control Technology for Facilities that Emit Volatile Organic Compounds.	02/08/1995	04/18/2000, 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.	07/06/2004	11/21/2007 72 FR 65462.	Revised to incorporate changes required by EPA's consolidated emissions reporting rule. The entire rule is approved with the exception of HAP and greenhouse gas reporting requirements which were not included in the state's SIP revision request. [See: Electronic Docket Number EPA-R01-OAR-2006-0704 at www.regulations.gov ]
Chapter 138	Reasonably Available Control Technology for Facilities that Emit Nitrogen Oxides.	08/03/1994	09/09/2002, 67 FR 57148.	Affects sources in York, Cumberland, Sagadahoc, Androscoggin, Kennebec, Lincoln, and Knox counties
Chapter 139	Transportation Conformity.	09/19/2007	02/08/2008, 73 FR 7465.	[See: Electronic Docket Number EPA-R01-OAR-2007-1054 at www.regulations.gov ]
Chapter 141 Chapter 141 Supplement - Federal Register 11/30/1993 and Federal Register 07/17/2006 General Conformity Rule	Conformity of General Federal Actions.	04/19/2007	02/20/2008, 73 FR 9203.	Amendment to incorporate new fine particulate matter provisions [See: Electronic Docket Number EPA-R01-OAR-2007-0633 at www.regulations.gov ]
Chapter 145	NOx Control Program	06/21/2001	03/10/2005 70 FR 11879	[See: Electronic Docket Number EPA-R01-OAR-2005- ME-0001 at www.regulations.gov ]
Chapter 148	Emissions from Smaller-Scale Electric Generating Resources	07/15/2004	05/26/2005 70 FR 30373	[See: Electronic Docket Number EPA-R01-OAR-2005- ME-0002 at www.regulations.gov ]
Chapter 151	Architectural and Industrial Maintenance (AIM) Coatings	10/06/2005	03/17/2006 71 FR 13767	[See: Electronic Docket Number EPA-R01-OAR-2005- ME-0003 at www.regulations.gov ]
Chapter 152	Control of Emissions of Volatile Organic Compounds from Consumer Products	08/19/2004	10/24/2005 70 FR 61382	[See: Electronic Docket Number EPA-R01-OAR-2005- ME-0004 at www.regulations.gov ]
Chapter 153	Mobile Equipment	02/05/2004	05/26/2005 70 FR 30367	[See: Electronic Docket Number EPA-R01-OAR-2004- ME-0005 at www.regulations.gov ]
Chapter 155	Portable Fuel Container Spillage Control	07/14/2004	02/07/2005 70 FR 6352	[See: Electronic Docket Number EPA-R01-OAR-2004- ME-0003 at www.regulations.gov ]
Vehicle I/M	Vehicle Inspection and Maintenance.	07/09/1998	01/10/2001, 66 FR 1871.	"Maine Motor Vehicle Inspection Manual," revised in 1998, pages 1-12 through 1-14, and page 2-14, D.1.g. Also, 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."