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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 June 21, 2012.)
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| State Citation | Title / Subject | State Effective Date | EPA Approval Date | Explanations |
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| Chapter 1 (PDF) (6 pp, 116K) | Regulations for the Processing of Applications | 05/20/1985 | 03/23/1993 58 FR 15422. |
Portions of Chapter 1 |
| Chapter 100 (PDF) (39 pp, 147K) | 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 (PDF) (3 pp, 108K) | Visible Emissions | 10/10/1979 | 02/17/1982 47 FR 6829. |
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| Chapter 102 (PDF) (4 pp, 40K) | 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 (PDF) (5 pp, 113K) | Fuel Burning Equipment Particular Emission Standard | 01/24/1983 | 02/26/1985 50 FR 7770. |
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| Chapter 104 (PDF) (2 pp, 107K) | Incinerator Particulate Emission Standard | 01/31/1972 | 05/31/1972 37 FR 10842. |
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| Chapter 105 (PDF) (3 pp, 110K) | General Process Source Particulate Emission Standard | 01/31/1972 | 05/31/1972 37 FR 10842. |
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| Chapter 106 (PDF) (2 pp, 106K) | Low Sulfur Fuel Regulations | 02/08/1978 | 01/08/1982 47 FR 947. |
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| Chapter 107 (PDF) (2 pp, 106K) | Sulfur Dioxide Emission Standards for Sulfate Pulp Mills | 01/31/1972 | 05/31/1972 37 FR 10842. |
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| Chapter 109 (PDF) (9 pp, 124K) | Emergency Episode Regulation | 08/14/1991 | 01/12/1995 60 FR 2885. |
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| Chapter 110 (PDF) (7 pp, 47K) | 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 (PDF) (4 pp, 112K) | Petroleum Liquid Storage Vapor Control | 09/27/1989 | 02/03/1992 57 FR 3946. |
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| Chapter 112 (PDF) (5 pp, 114K) | Gasoline Bulk Terminals | 07/19/1995 | 10/15/1996 31 FR 53636. |
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| Chapter 113 (PDF) (2 pp, 2K) | Growth Offset Regulation | 06/22/1994 | 02/14/1996 61 FR 5690. |
Part of New Source Review Program |
| Chapter 114 (PDF) (8 pp, 122K) | 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 (PDF) (29 pp, 158K) | Emission License Regulation | 06/22/1994 | 02/14/1996 61 FR 5690. |
Part of New Source Review Program |
| Chapter 116 (PDF) (5 pp, 116K) | Prohibited Dispersion Techniques | 10/25/1989 | 03/23/1993 58 FR 15422. |
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| Chapter 117 (PDF) (3 pp, 109K) | Source Surveillance | 08/09/1988 | 03/21/1989 54 FR 11524. |
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| Chapter 118 (PDF) (13 pp, 126K) | Gasoline Dispensing Facilities | 07/19/1995 | 10/15/1996 61 FR 53636. |
Stage II vapor recovery requirements added. |
| Chapter 119 (PDF) (4 pp, 111K) | 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 (PDF) (6 pp, 116K) | Gasoline Tank Trucks | 06/22/1994 | 06/29/1995 60 FR 33730. |
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| Chapter 123 (PDF) (9 pp, 60K) | Control of Volatile Organic Compounds from Paper, Film, and Foil Coating Operations | 5/18/2010 | 5/22/2012 77 FR 30216. (PDF) (4 pp, 251K) |
[See: Electronic Docket Number EPA-R01-OAR-2009-0696 at www.regulations.gov] |
| Chapter
126 (PDF) (7 pp, 119K)
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Capture Efficiency Test Procedures | 05/22/1991 | 03/22/1993 58 FR 15281. |
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| Chapter 127 (PDF) (13 pp, 87K) | 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 (PDF) (18 pp, 86K)
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Surface Coating Facilities | 4/16/2011 | 5/22/2012 77 FR 30216. (PDF) (4 pp, 251K) |
[See: Electronic Docket Number EPA-R01-OAR-2009-0696 at www.regulations.gov] |
| Chapter 130 (PDF) (24 pp, 112K) | 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 (PDF) (2 pp, 19K) | Cutback Asphalt and Emulsified Asphalt | 9/15/2009 | 5/22/2012 77 FR 30216. (PDF) (4 pp, 251K) |
[See: Electronic Docket Number EPA-R01-OAR-2009-0696 at www.regulations.gov] |
| Chapter 132 (PDF) (15 pp, 189K) | Graphic Arts: Rotogravure and Flexography | 01/06/1993 | 06/17/1994 59 FR 31154. |
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| Chapter 133 (PDF) (5 pp, 113K) | Gasoline Bulk Plants | 06/22/1994 | 06/29/1995 60 FR 33730. |
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| Chapter 134 (PDF) (11 pp, 122K) | 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 (PDF) (8 pp, 53K) | 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 (PDF) (13 pp, 124K) | 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 (PDF) (19 pp, 78K) | 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 (PDF) (1 pg, 31K)
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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 (PDF) (7 pp, 48K) | 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 (PDF) (8 pp, 57K) | 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 150 (PDF) (14 pp, 72K) | Control of Emissions from Outdoor Wood Boilers | 04/11/2010 | 04/24/2012 77 FR 24385 |
[See: Electronic Docket Number EPA-R01-OAR-2010-1043 at www.regulations.gov] |
| Chapter 151 (PDF) (21 pp, 91K) | 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 (PDF) (39 pp, 230K) | Control of Emissions of Volatile Organic Compounds from Consumer Products | 12/15/2007 | 5/22/2012 77 FR 30216. (PDF) (4 pp, 251K) |
[See: Electronic Docket Number EPA-R01-OAR-2009-0696 at www.regulations.gov] |
| Chapter 153 (PDF) (5 pp, 45K) | 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 (PDF) (8 pp, 58K) | 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] |
| Chapter 161 (PDF) (14 pp, 89K) | Graphic Arts - Offset Lithography and Letterpress Printing | 4/6/2010 | 5/22/2012 77 FR 30216. (PDF) (4 pp, 251K) |
[See: Electronic Docket Number EPA-R01-OAR-2009-0696 at www.regulations.gov] |
| Vehicle I/M (PDF) (10 pp, 118K) | 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." |
| 38 MRSA § 603-A sub§ 2(A) (PDF) (1 pg, 37K) | An Act To Improve Maine's Air Quality and Reduce Regional Haze at Acadia National Park and Other Federally Designated Class 1 Areas | 09/12/2009 | 04/24/2012 77 FR 24385 |
[See: Electronic Docket Number EPA-R01-OAR-2010-1043 at www.regulations.gov] |