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Title 40 - Protection of Environment last revised: May 15, 2024
Appendix - Table 1 to Subpart GGG of Part 63—General Provisions Applicability to Subpart GGG
General provisions reference Summary of requirements Applies to subpart GGG Comments
63.1(a)(1)General applicability of the General ProvisionsYesAdditional terms defined in § 63.1251; when overlap between subparts A and GGG of this part, subpart GGG takes precedence.
63.1(a)(2-7)Yes
63.1(a)(8)NoDiscusses state programs.
63.1(a)(9-14)Yes
63.1(b)(1)Initial applicability determinationYesSubpart GGG clarifies the applicability in § 63.1250.
63.1(b)(2)Title V operating permit—see part 70YesAll major affected sources are required to obtain a title V permit.
63.1(b)(3)Record of the applicability determinationYesAll affected sources are subject to subpart GGG according to the applicability definition of subpart GGG.
63.1(c)(1)Applicability after standards are setYesSubpart GGG clarifies the applicability of each paragraph of subpart A to sources subject to subpart GGG.
63.1(c)(2)Title V permit requirementNoAll major affected sources are required to obtain a title V permit. Area sources are not subject to subpart GGG.
63.1(c)(3)Reserved
63.1(c)(4)Requirements for existing source that obtains an extension of complianceYes
§ 63.1(c)(5)Notification requirements for an area source that increases HAP emissions to major source levelsYes
63.1(c)(6)ReclassificationYes
63.1(d)[Reserved]NA
63.1(e)Applicability of permit program before a relevant standard has been setYes
63.2Definitions.YesAdditional terms defined in § 63.1251; when overlap between subparts A and GGG of this part occurs, subpart GGG takes precedence.
63.3Units and abbreviations.YesOther units used in subpart GGG are defined in that subpart.
63.4Prohibited activities.Yes
63.5(a)Construction and reconstruction—applicabilityYesExcept replace the terms “source” and “stationary source” with “affected source”.
63.5(b)(1)Upon construction, relevant standards for new sourcesYes
63.5(b)(2)[Reserved]NA
63.5(b)(3)New construction/reconstructionYesExcept for changes and additions authorized under § 52.2454 of this title. However, the requirement to submit the Precompliance report at least 90 days before the compliance date still applies.
63.5(b)(4)Construction/reconstruction notificationYes
63.5(b)(5)Construction/reconstruction complianceYes
63.5(b)(6)Equipment addition or process changeYes
63.5(c)[Reserved]NA
63.5(d)Application for approval of construction/reconstructionYesExcept for certain provisions identified in 63.1259(a)(5)
§ 63.5(e)Construction/reconstruction approvalYes
63.5(f)Construction/reconstruction approval based on prior State review.YesExcept replace “source” with “affected source”.
63.6(a)(1)Compliance with standards and maintenance requirementsYes
63.6(a)(2)Requirements for area source that increases emissions to become majorYes
63.6(b)(1-2)Compliance dates for new and reconstructed sourcesNoSubpart GGG specifies compliance dates.
63.6(b)(3-6)Compliance dates for area sources that become major sourcesYes
63.6 (b)(7)Compliance dates for new sources resulting from new unaffected area sources becoming subject to standardsNoSubpart GGG specifies NS applicability and compliance dates
63.6(c)Compliance dates for existing sourcesYesExcept replace “source” with “affected source”. Subpart GGG specifies compliance dates.
§ 63.6(e)(1)(i)Requirements during periods of startup, shutdown, and malfunctionNoSee 63.1250(g)(3) for general duty requirement. Any cross-reference to 63.6(e)(1)(i) in any other general provision incorporated by reference shall be treated as a cross-reference to 63.1250(g)(3).
§ 63.6(e)(1)(ii)Malfunction correction requirementsNo.
§ 63.6(e)(1)(iii)Enforceability of operation and maintenance requirementsYes.
§ 63.6(e)(2)ReservedNoSection reserved.
§ 63.6(e)(3)Startup, shutdown, and malfunction plan requirementsNo.
63.6(f)(1)Applicability of nonopacity emission standardsNo.
63.6(f)(2)-(3)Methods of determining compliance and findings complianceYes.
63.6(g)Use of an alternative nonopacity emission standardYes.
63.6(h)Opacity and visible emission standardsNoSubpart GGG does not contain any opacity or visible emission standards.
§ 63.6(i)(1) through (7)Requests for compliance extensionsNo§ 63.1250(f)(6) specifies provisions for compliance extensions.
§ 63.6(i)(8) through (14)Approval of compliance extensionsYesExcept references to § 63.6(i)(4) through (6) mean § 63.1250(f)(6).
63.6(j)Exemption from compliance with emission standardsYes
63.7(a)(1)Performance testing requirementsYesSubpart GGG also specifies required testing and compliance procedures.
63.7(a)(2)(i)-(ix)YesExcept substitute “150 days” instead of “180 days.”
63.7(a)(3)Yes
63.7(b)(1)Notification of performance testYes
63.7(b)(2)Notification of delay in conducting a scheduled performance testYes
63.7(c)Quality assurance programYesExcept that the test plan must be submitted with the notification of the performance test.
63.7(d)Performance testing facilities.YesExcept replace “source” with “affected source”.
63.7(e)(1)Conduct of performance testsNoSee 63.1257(a) text. Any cross-reference to 63.7(e)(1) in any other general provision incorporated by reference shall be treated as a cross-reference to 63.1257(a).
63.7(e)(2)-(4)Performance tests requirementsYes.
63.7(f)Use of alternative test methodYes
63.7(g)Data analysis, recordkeeping, and reportingYes
63.7(h)Waiver of performance testsYes
63.8(a)Monitoring requirementsYesSee § 63.1258.
63.8(b)(1)Conduct of monitoringYes
63.8(b)(2)CMS and combined effluentsNo§ 63.1258 of subpart GGG provides specific CMS requirements.
63.8(b)(3)-(c)(4)CMS requirementsYes§ 63.1259 also specifies recordkeeping for CMS.
63.8(c)(5)COMS operation requirementsNo
63.8(c)(6)-(8)CMS calibration and malfunction provisionsNoCalibration procedures are provided in § 63.1258.
63.8(d)(1)-(2)CMS quality control program requirementsYes.
63.8(d)(3)CMS quality control program recordkeeping requirementsYes, except for last sentence
63.8(e)(1)Performance evaluations of CMSYes
63.8(e)(2)Notification of performance evaluationYes
63.8(e)(3-4)CMS requirements/alternativesYes
§ 63.8(e)(5)(i)Reporting performance evaluation resultsYesSee § 63.1260(a).
63.1260 (a).
63.8(e)(5)(ii)Results of COMS performance evaluationNoSubpart GGG does not contain any opacity or visible emission standards.
63.8(f)-(g)Alternative monitoring method/reduction of monitoring dataYes
63.9(a)-(d)Notification requirements—Applicability and general informationYes§ 63.1260 (b) also specifies initial notification requirement.
63.9(e)Notification of performance testYes§ 63.1260 (l) also specifies notification requirement for performance test.
63.9(f)Notification of opacity and visible emissions observationsNoSubpart GGG does not contain any opacity or visible emission standards.
63.9(g)(1)Additional notification requirements for sources with CMSYes§ 63.1260 (d) also specifies notification requirement for performance evaluation.
63.9(g)(2)Notification of compliance with opacity emission standardNoSubpart GGG does not contain any opacity or visible emission standards.
63.9(g)(3)Notification that criterion to continue use of alternative to relative accuracy testing has been exceededYes§ 63.1260 (d) also specifies notification requirement for performance evaluation.
63.9(h)Notification of compliance statusYesSpecified in § 63.1260(f). Due 150 days after compliance date.
63.9(i)Adjustment to time periods or postmark deadlines for submittal and review of required communicationsYes
63.9(j)Change in information providedYesFor change in major source status only.
63.9(k)Electronic reporting proceduresYesOnly as specified in § 63.9(j).
63.10(a)Recordkeeping requirementsYes
63.1259.
63.10(b)(1)Records retentionYesAlso stated in § 63.1259.
63.10(b)(2)Information and documentation to support notificationsNoSubpart GGG specifies recordkeeping requirements.
63.10(b)(3)Records retention for sources not subject to relevant standardYesAlso stated in § 63.1259 (a)(2).
63.10(c)(1)-(9)Additional recordkeeping requirements for sources with continuous monitoring systemsYes.
63.10(c)(10)Malfunction recordkeeping requirementNoSubpart GGG specifies recordkeeping requirements.
63.10(c)(11)Malfunction corrective action recordkeeping requirementNoSubpart GGG specifies recordkeeping requirements.
63.10(c)(12)-(14)Additional recordkeeping requirements for sources with continuous monitoring systemsYes.
63.10(c)(15)Additional SSM recordkeeping requirementsNo.
63.10(d)(1)-(2)General reporting requirementsYes.
63.10(d)(3)Reporting results of opacity or visible emissions observationsNoSubpart GGG does not include any opacity or visible emission standards.
63.10(d)(4)Progress report requirementsYes.
63.10(d)(5)Startup, shutdown, and malfunction report requirementsNoSubpart GGG specifies reporting requirements.
63.10(e)Additional CMS reporting requirementsYes
63.10(f)Waiver of recordkeeping or reporting requirements.Yes
63.11Control device and equipment leak work practice requirementsYes
63.13Addresses of State air pollution control agenciesYes
63.14Incorporations by referenceYes
63.15Availability of information and confidentialityYes
[63 FR 50326, Sept. 21, 1998, as amended at 65 FR 52614, Aug. 29, 2000; 66 FR 40136, Aug. 2, 2001; 73 FR 78213, Dec. 22, 2008; 76 FR 22601, Apr. 21, 2011; 85 FR 73897, Nov. 19, 2020]
authority: 42 U.S.C. 7401
source: 57 FR 61992, Dec. 29, 1992, unless otherwise noted.