Regulations last checked for updates: May 16, 2024

Title 40 - Protection of Environment last revised: May 14, 2024
Appendix - Table 17 to Subpart XXXX of Part 63—Applicability of General Provisions to This Subpart XXXX

Before January 21, 2021, as stated in § 63.6013, you must comply with the applicable General Provisions (GP) requirements according to the following table:

Citation Subject Brief description of applicable sections Applicable to Subpart XXXX?
Using a control device Not using a control device
§ 63.1ApplicabilityInitial applicability determination; applicability after standard established; permit requirements; extensions; notificationsYesYes.
§ 63.2DefinitionsDefinitions for part 63 standardsYesYes.
§ 63.3Units and AbbreviationsUnits and abbreviations for part 63 standardsYesYes.
§ 63.4Prohibited ActivitiesProhibited activities; compliance date; circumvention; severabilityYesYes.
§ 63.5Construction/ReconstructionApplicability; applications; approvalsYesYes.
§ 63.6(a)ApplicabilityGP apply unless compliance extension; GP apply to area sources that become majorYesYes.
§ 63.6(b)(1)-(4)Compliance Dates for New and Reconstructed SourcesStandards apply at effective date; 3 years after effective date; upon startup; 10 years after construction or reconstruction commences for CAA section 112(f)YesYes.
§ 63.6(b)(5)NotificationMust notify if commenced construction or reconstruction after proposalYesYes.
§ 63.6(b)(6)[Reserved]
§ 63.6(b)(7)Compliance Dates for New and Reconstructed Area Sources that Become MajorNoNo.
§ 63.6(c)(1)-(2)Compliance Dates for Existing SourcesComply according to date in subpart, which must be no later than 3 years after effective date; for CAA section 112(f) standards, comply within 90 days of effective date unless compliance extensionYesYes.
§ 63.6(c)(3)-(4)[Reserved]
§ 63.6(c)(5)Compliance Dates for Existing Area Sources that Become MajorArea sources that become major must comply with major source standards by date indicated in subpart or by equivalent time period (for example, 3 years)YesYes.
§ 63.6(d)[Reserved]
§ 63.6(e)(1)-(2)Operation & MaintenanceOperate to minimize emissions at all times; correct malfunctions as soon as practicable; and operation and maintenance requirements independently enforceable; information Administrator will use to determine if operation and maintenance requirements were metYesYes.
§ 63.6(e)(3)Startup, Shutdown, and Malfunction PlanYesNo.
§ 63.6(f)(1)Compliance Except During Startup, Shutdown, and MalfunctionNo. See § 63.5990(a)No.
§ 63.6(f)(2)-(3)Methods for Determining ComplianceCompliance based on performance test; operation and maintenance plans; records; inspectionYesYes.
§ 63.6(g)(1)-(3)Alternative StandardProcedures for getting an alternative standardYesYes.
§ 63.6(h)Opacity/Visible Emission (VE) StandardsNoNo.
§ 63.6(i)Compliance ExtensionProcedures and criteria for Administrator to grant compliance extensionYesYes.
§ 63.6(j)Presidential Compliance ExemptionPresident may exempt source category from requirement to comply with ruleYesYes.
§ 63.7(a)(1)-(2)Performance Test DatesNoNo.
§ 63.7(a)(3)CAA section 114 AuthorityAdministrator may require a performance test under CAA section 114 at any timeYesNo.
§ 63.7(b)(1)Notification of Performance TestMust notify Administrator 60 days before the testYesNo.
§ 63.7(b)(2)Notification of ReschedulingIf rescheduling a performance test is necessary, must notify Administrator 5 days before scheduled date of rescheduled dateYesNo.
§ 63.7(c)Quality Assurance/Test PlanRequirement to submit site-specific test plan 60 days before the test or on date Administrator agrees with: test plan approval procedures; performance audit requirements; and internal and external quality assurance procedures for testingYesNo.
§ 63.7(d)Testing FacilitiesRequirements for testing facilitiesYesNo.
§ 63.7(e)(1)Conditions for Conducting Performance TestsPerformance tests must be conducted under representative conditions; cannot conduct performance tests during startup, shutdown, and malfunction; not a violation to exceed standard during startup, shutdown, and malfunctionYesNo.
§ 63.7(e)(2)Conditions for Conducting Performance TestsMust conduct according to rule and the EPA test methods unless Administrator approves alternativeYesNo.
§ 63.7(e)(3)Test Run DurationMust have three test runs of at least 1 hour each; compliance is based on arithmetic mean of three runs; and conditions when data from an additional test run can be usedYesNo.
§ 63.7(f)Alternative Test MethodProcedures by which Administrator can grant approval to use an alternative test methodYesNo.
§ 63.7(g)Performance Test Data AnalysisMust include raw data in performance test report; must submit performance test data 60 days after end of test with the Notification of Compliance Status report; and keep data for 5 yearsYesNo.
§ 63.7(h)Waiver of TestsProcedures for Administrator to waive performance testYesNo.
§ 63.8(a)(1)Applicability of Monitoring RequirementsSubject to all monitoring requirements in standardYesYes.
§ 63.8(a)(2)Performance SpecificationsPerformance Specifications in appendix B of 40 CFR part 60 applyYesNo.
§ 63.8(a)(3)[Reserved]
§ 63.8(a)(4)Monitoring with FlaresNoNo.
§ 63.8(b)(1)MonitoringMust conduct monitoring according to standard unless Administrator approves alternativeYesYes.
§ 63.8(b)(2)-(3)Multiple Effluents and Multiple Monitoring SystemsSpecific requirements for installing monitoring systems; must install on each effluent before it is combined and before it is released to the atmosphere unless Administrator approves otherwise; if more than one monitoring system on an emission point, must report all monitoring system results, unless one monitoring system is a backupYesYes.
§ 63.8(c)(1)Monitoring System Operation and MaintenanceMaintain monitoring system in a manner consistent with good air pollution control practicesApplies as modified by § 63.5990(e) and (f)No.
§ 63.8(c)(1)(i)Routine and Predictable Startup, Shutdown, and MalfunctionNoNo.
§ 63.8(c)(1)(ii)Startup, Shutdown, and Malfunction not in Startup, Shutdown, and Malfunction PlanNoNo.
§ 63.8(c)(1)(iii)Compliance with Operation and Maintenance RequirementsHow Administrator determines if source complying with operation and maintenance requirements; review of source operation and maintenance procedures, records, manufacturer's instructions, recommendations, and inspection of monitoring systemYesYes.
§ 63.8(c)(2)-(3)Monitoring System InstallationMust install to get representative emission and parameter measurements; must verify operational status before or at performance testYesNo.
§ 63.8(c)(4)CMS RequirementsApplies as modified by § 63.5990(f)No.
§ 63.8(c)(5)Continuous Opacity Monitoring Systems Minimum ProceduresNoNo.
§ 63.8(c)(6)CMS RequirementsApplies as modified by § 63.5990(e)No.
§ 63.8(c)(7)-(8)CMS RequirementsOut-of-control periods, including reportingYesNo.
§ 63.8(d)CMS Quality ControlApplies as modified by § 63.5990(e) and (f)No.
§ 63.8(e)CMS Performance EvaluationNoNo.
§ 63.8(f)(1)-(5)Alternative Monitoring MethodProcedures for Administrator to approve alternative monitoringYesYes.
§ 63.8(f)(6)Alternative to Relative Accuracy TestNoNo.
§ 63.8(g)Data ReductionApplies as modified by § 63.5990(f)No.
§ 63.9(a)Notification RequirementsApplicability and state delegationYesYes.
§ 63.9(b)(1)-(5)Initial NotificationsSubmit notification 120 days after effective date; notification of intent to construct/reconstruct, notification of commencement of construct/reconstruct, notification of startup; and contents of eachYesYes.
§ 63.9(c)Request for Compliance ExtensionCan request if cannot comply by date or if installed best available control technology or lowest achievable emission rateYesYes.
§ 63.9(d)Notification of Special Compliance Requirements for New SourceFor sources that commence construction between proposal and promulgation and want to comply 3 years after effective dateYesYes.
§ 63.9(e)Notification of Performance TestNotify Administrator 60 days priorYesNo.
§ 63.9(f)Notification of VE/Opacity TestNoNo
§ 63.9(g)Additional Notifications When Using CMSNoNo
§ 63.9(h)Notification of Compliance StatusContents; due 60 days after end of performance test or other compliance demonstration, except for opacity/VE, which are due 30 days after; when to submit to Federal vs. State authorityYesYes.
§ 63.9(i)Adjustment of Submittal DeadlinesProcedures for Administrator to approve change in when notifications must be submittedYesYes.
§ 63.9(j)Change in Previous InformationMust submit within 15 days after the changeYesYes.
§ 63.10(a)Recordkeeping/ReportingApplies to all, unless compliance extension; when to submit to Federal vs. State authority; procedures for owners of more than 1 sourceYesYes.
§ 63.10(b)(1)Recordkeeping/ReportingGeneral Requirements; keep all records readily available; and keep for 5 years.YesYes.
§ 63.10(b)(2)(i)-(iv)Records related to Startup, Shutdown, and MalfunctionYesNo
§ 63.10(b)(2)(vi) and (x)-(xi)CMS RecordsMalfunctions, inoperative, out-of-control; calibration checks; adjustments, maintenanceYesNo.
§ 63.10(b)(2)(vii)-(ix)RecordsMeasurements to demonstrate compliance with emission limitations; -performance test, performance evaluation, and VE observation results; and measurements to determine conditions of performance tests and performance evaluationsYesYes.
§ 63.10(b)(2)(xii)RecordsRecords when under waiverYesYes.
§ 63.10(b)(2)(xiii)RecordsNoNo.
§ 63.10(b)(2)(xiv)RecordsAll documentation supporting Initial Notification and Notification of Compliance StatusYesYes.
§ 63.10(b)(3)RecordsApplicability determinationsYesYes.
§ 63.10(c)RecordsNoNo.
§ 63.10(d)(1)General Reporting RequirementsRequirement to reportYesYes.
§ 63.10(d)(2)Report of Performance Test ResultsWhen to submit to Federal or State authorityYesNo.
§ 63.10(d)(3)Reporting Opacity or VE ObservationsNoNo.
§ 63.10(d)(4)Progress ReportsMust submit progress reports on schedule if under compliance extensionYesYes.
§ 63.10(d)(5)Startup, Shutdown, and Malfunction ReportsYesNo.
§ 63.10(e)Additional CMS ReportsNoNo.
§ 63.10(f)Waiver for Recordkeeping/ReportingProcedures for Administrator to waiveYesYes.
§ 63.11FlaresNoNo.
§ 63.12DelegationState authority to enforce standardsYesYes.
§ 63.13AddressesAddresses where reports, notifications, and requests are sentYesYes.
§ 63.14Incorporation by ReferenceTest methods incorporated by referenceYesYes.
§ 63.15Availability of InformationPublic and confidential informationYesYes.

After January 20, 2021, as stated in § 63.6013, you must comply with the applicable General Provisions (GP) requirements according to the following table:

Citation Subject Brief description of applicable sections Applicable to Subpart XXXX?
Using a control device Not using a control device
§ 63.1ApplicabilityInitial applicability determination; applicability after standard established; permit requirements; extensions; notificationsYesYes.
§ 63.2DefinitionsDefinitions for part 63 standardsYesYes.
§ 63.3Units and AbbreviationsUnits and abbreviations for part 63 standardsYesYes.
§ 63.4Prohibited ActivitiesProhibited activities; compliance date; circumvention; severabilityYesYes.
§ 63.5Construction/ReconstructionApplicability; applications; approvalsYesYes.
§ 63.6(a)ApplicabilityGP apply unless compliance extension; GP apply to area sources that become majorYesYes.
§ 63.6(b)(1)-(4)Compliance Dates for New and Reconstructed SourcesStandards apply at effective date; 3 years after effective date; upon startup; 10 years after construction or reconstruction commences for CAA section 112(f)YesYes.
§ 63.6(b)(5)NotificationMust notify if commenced construction or reconstruction after proposalYesYes.
§ 63.6(b)(6)[Reserved]
§ 63.6(b)(7)Compliance Dates for New and Reconstructed Area Sources that Become MajorNoNo.
§ 63.6(c)(1)-(2)Compliance Dates for Existing SourcesComply according to date in subpart, which must be no later than 3 years after effective date; for CAA section 112(f) standards, comply within 90 days of effective date unless compliance extensionYesYes.
§ 63.6(c)(3)-(4)[Reserved]
§ 63.6(c)(5)Compliance Dates for Existing Area Sources that Become MajorArea sources that become major must comply with major source standards by date indicated in subpart or by equivalent time period (for example, 3 years)YesYes.
§ 63.6(d)[Reserved]
§ 63.6(e)(1)(i)-(ii)Operations and MaintenanceNoNo.
§ 63.6(e)(1)(iii)-(2)Operation and MaintenanceOperate to minimize emissions at all times; correct malfunctions as soon as practicable; and operation and maintenance requirements independently enforceable; information Administrator will use to determine if operation and maintenance requirements were metYesYes.
§ 63.6(e)(3)Startup, Shutdown, and Malfunction PlanNoNo.
§ 63.6(f)(1)Startup, Shutdown, and Malfunction ExemptionNo. See § 63.5990(a)No.
§ 63.6(f)(2)-(3)Methods for Determining ComplianceCompliance based on performance test; operation and maintenance plans; records; inspectionYesYes.
§ 63.6(g)(1)-(3)Alternative StandardProcedures for getting an alternative standardYesYes.
§ 63.6(h)Opacity/Visible Emissions (VE) StandardsNoNo.
§ 63.6(i)Compliance ExtensionProcedures and criteria for Administrator to grant compliance extensionYesYes.
§ 63.6(j)Presidential Compliance ExemptionPresident may exempt source category from requirement to comply with ruleYesYes.
§ 63.7(a)(1)-(2)Performance Test DatesNoNo.
§ 63.7(a)(3)CAA section 114 AuthorityAdministrator may require a performance test under CAA section 114 at any timeYesNo.
§ 63.7(b)(1)Notification of Performance TestMust notify Administrator 60 days before the testYesNo.
§ 63.7(b)(2)Notification of ReschedulingIf rescheduling a performance test is necessary, must notify Administrator 5 days before scheduled date of rescheduled dateYesNo.
§ 63.7(c)Quality Assurance/Test PlanRequirement to submit site-specific test plan 60 days before the test or on date Administrator agrees with: test plan approval procedures; performance audit requirements; and internal and external quality assurance procedures for testingYesNo.
§ 63.7(d)Testing FacilitiesRequirements for testing facilitiesYesNo.
§ 63.7(e)(1)Conditions for Conducting Performance TestsPerformance tests must be conducted under representative conditions; cannot conduct performance tests during startup, shutdown, and malfunctionNoNo.
§ 63.7(e)(2)Conditions for Conducting Performance TestsMust conduct according to rule and the EPA test methods unless Administrator approves alternativeYesNo.
§ 63.7(e)(3)Test Run DurationMust have three test runs of at least 1 hour each; compliance is based on arithmetic mean of three runs; and conditions when data from an additional test run can be usedYesNo.
§ 63.7(f)Alternative Test MethodProcedures by which Administrator can grant approval to use an alternative test methodYesNo.
§ 63.7(g)Performance Test Data AnalysisMust include raw data in performance test report; must submit performance test data 60 days after end of test with the Notification of Compliance Status report; and keep data for 5 yearsYesNo.
§ 63.7(h)Waiver of TestsProcedures for Administrator to waive performance testYesNo.
§ 63.8(a)(1)Applicability of Monitoring RequirementsSubject to all monitoring requirements in standardYesYes.
§ 63.8(a)(2)Performance SpecificationsPerformance Specifications in appendix B of 40 CFR part 60 applyYesNo.
§ 63.8(a)(3)[Reserved]
§ 63.8(a)(4)Monitoring with FlaresNoNo.
§ 63.8(b)(1)MonitoringMust conduct monitoring according to standard unless Administrator approves alternativeYesYes.
§ 63.8(b)(2)-(3)Multiple Effluents and Multiple Monitoring SystemsSpecific requirements for installing monitoring systems; must install on each effluent before it is combined and before it is released to the atmosphere unless Administrator approves otherwise; if more than one monitoring system on an emission point, must report all monitoring system results, unless one monitoring system is a backupYesYes.
§ 63.8(c)(1)Monitoring System Operation and MaintenanceMaintain monitoring system in a manner consistent with good air pollution control practicesApplies as modified by § 63.5990(e) and (f)No.
§ 63.8(c)(1)(i)Routine and Predictable Startup, Shutdown, and MalfunctionNoNo.
§ 63.8(c)(1)(ii)Startup, Shutdown, and Malfunction not in Startup, Shutdown, and Malfunction PlanNoNo.
§ 63.8(c)(1)(iii)Compliance with Operation and Maintenance RequirementsHow the Administrator determines if source complying with operation and maintenance requirements; review of source operation and maintenance procedures, records, manufacturer's instructions, recommendations, and inspection of monitoring systemNoNo.
§ 63.8(c)(2)-(3)Monitoring System InstallationMust install to get representative emission and parameter measurements; must verify operational status before or at performance testYesNo.
§ 63.8(c)(4)CMS RequirementsApplies as modified by § 63.5990(f)No.
§ 63.8(c)(5)Continuous Opacity Monitoring Systems Minimum ProceduresNoNo.
§ 63.8(c)(6)CMS RequirementsApplies as modified by § 63.5990(e)No.
§ 63.8(c)(7)-(8)CMS RequirementsOut-of-control periods, including reportingYesNo.
§ 63.8(d)CMS Quality ControlApplies as modified by § 63.5990(e) and (f)No.
§ 63.8(d)(3)Written Procedures for CMSNoNo.
§ 63.8(e)CMS Performance EvaluationNoNo.
§ 63.8(f)(1)-(5)Alternative Monitoring MethodProcedures for Administrator to approve alternative monitoringYesYes.
§ 63.8(f)(6)Alternative to Relative Accuracy TestNoNo.
§ 63.8(g)Data ReductionApplies as modified by § 63.5990(f)No.
§ 63.9(a)Notification RequirementsApplicability and state delegationYesYes.
§ 63.9(b)(1)-(5)Initial NotificationsSubmit notification 120 days after effective date; notification of intent to construct/reconstruct, notification of commencement of construct/reconstruct, notification of startup; and contents of eachYesYes.
§ 63.9(c)Request for Compliance ExtensionCan request if cannot comply by date or if installed best available control technology or lowest achievable emission rateYesYes.
§ 63.9(d)Notification of Special Compliance Requirements for New SourceFor sources that commence construction between proposal and promulgation and want to comply 3 years after effective dateYesYes.
§ 63.9(e)Notification of Performance TestNotify Administrator 60 days priorYesNo.
§ 63.9(f)Notification of VE/Opacity TestNoNo.
§ 63.9(g)Additional Notifications When Using CMSNoNo.
§ 63.9(h)Notification of Compliance StatusContents; due 60 days after end of performance test or other compliance demonstration, except for opacity/VE, which are due 30 days after; when to submit to Federal vs. State authorityYesYes.
§ 63.9(i)Adjustment of Submittal DeadlinesProcedures for Administrator to approve change in when notifications must be submittedYesYes.
§ 63.9(j)Change in Previous InformationMust submit within 15 days after the changeYesYes.
§ 63.10(a)Recordkeeping/ReportingApplies to all, unless compliance extension; when to submit to Federal vs. State authority; procedures for owners of more than 1 sourceYesYes.
§ 63.10(b)(1)Recordkeeping/ReportingGeneral Requirements; keep all records readily available; and keep for 5 yearsYesYes.
§ 63.10(b)(2)(i) and (iv-v)Records related to Startup, Shutdown, and MalfunctionNoNo.
§ 63.10(b)(2)(ii)Recordkeeping of failures to meet a standardNo. See 63.6010 for recordkeeping of (1) date, time and duration; (2) listing of affected source or equipment, and an estimate of the quantity of each regulated pollutant emitted over the standard; and (3) actions to minimize emissions and correct the failure
§ 63.10(b)(2)(iii), (vi), and (x)-(xi)CMS RecordsMalfunctions, inoperative, out-of-control; calibration checks; adjustments, maintenanceYesNo.
§ 63.10(b)(2)(vii)-(ix)RecordsMeasurements to demonstrate compliance with emission limitations; performance test, performance evaluation, and VE observation results; and measurements to determine conditions of performance tests and performance evaluationsYesYes.
§ 63.10(b)(2)(xii)RecordsRecords when under waiverYesYes.
§ 63.10(b)(2)(xiii)RecordsNoNo.
§ 63.10(b)(2)(xiv)RecordsAll documentation supporting Initial Notification and Notification of Compliance StatusYesYes.
§ 63.10(b)(3)RecordsApplicability determinationsYesYes.
§ 63.10(c)RecordsNoNo.
§ 63.10(d)(1)General Reporting RequirementsRequirement to reportYesYes.
§ 63.10(d)(2)Report of Performance Test ResultsWhen to submit to Federal or State authorityYesNo.
§ 63.10(d)(3)Reporting Opacity or VE ObservationsNoNo.
§ 63.10(d)(4)Progress ReportsMust submit progress reports on schedule if under compliance extensionYesYes.
§ 63.10(d)(5)Startup, Shutdown, and Malfunction ReportsNoNo.
§ 63.10(e)Additional CMS ReportsNoNo.
§ 63.10(f)Waiver for Recordkeeping/ReportingProcedures for Administrator to waiveYesYes.
§ 63.11FlaresNoNo.
§ 63.12DelegationState authority to enforce standardsYesYes.
§ 63.13AddressesAddresses where reports, notifications, and requests are sentYesYes.
§ 63.14Incorporation by ReferenceTest methods incorporated by referenceYesYes.
§ 63.15Availability of InformationPublic and confidential informationYesYes.
[85 FR 44765, July 24, 2020] Editorial Note:At 85 FR 73911, Nov. 19, 2020, table 17 to subpart XXXX of part 63 was amended by adding an entry for § 63.9(k); however, the amendment could not be incorporated because there are two tables within table 17, and the regulatory instruction did not indicate which table should receive the new entry.
authority: 42 U.S.C. 7401
source: 57 FR 61992, Dec. 29, 1992, unless otherwise noted.