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Reclassification of Major Sources as Area Sources Under Section 112 of the Clean Air Act

Reclassification of Major Sources as Area Sources Under Section 112 of the Clean Air Act
Basic Information
Legal Authorities
  • 42 U.S.C. §7401
Federal Register Citations
  • 85 FR 73854
Code of Federal Regulations Citations
  • 40 CFR Part 63 Subpart A
Docket Numbers
  • EPA-HQ-OAR-2019-0282

On this page:

  • Rule Summary
  • Rule History
  • Additional Resources

Rule Summary

This rule implements the clear language of the Clean Air Act that allows a “major source” of hazardous air pollutants to reclassify as an “area source” after acting to limit emissions.

The rule will encourage facilities to pursue innovations in pollution-reduction technologies and relieve regulatory requirements intended for much larger emitters.

Rule History

12/28/2020 – Technical Correction to Final Rule

11/19/2020 – Final Rule

07/31/2019 – Public Hearing Notice

Public Hearing
EPA held a public hearing for this proposed action in Washington, DC, on August 15, 2019.
 
  • Learn more about the hearing

06/25/2019 – Proposed Rule

01/25/2018 – Guidance Memorandum

Additional Resources

Fact Sheet: Reclassification of Major Sources as Area Sources Under Section 112 of the Clean Air Act 

Additional Documents Supporting Reclassification of Major Sources as Area Sources Under Section 112 of the Clean Air Act 

Public Hearing

Documents Supporting the  Proposal for Reclassification of Major Sources as Area Sources Under Section 112 of the Clean Air Act

(Note: For 508-compliance questions, please contact Elineth Torres at torres.elineth@epa.gov.)

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Last updated on June 21, 2022
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