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Title 40 - Protection of Environment last revised: May 16, 2024
Appendix - Table 3 to Subpart GGGGG of Part 63—Applicability of General Provisions to Subpart GGGGG

As stated in § 63.7940, you must comply with the applicable General Provisions requirements according to the following table:

Citation Subject Brief description Applies to subpart GGGGG
§ 63.1ApplicabilityInitial Applicability Determination; Applicability After Standard Established; Permit Requirements; Extensions, NotificationsYes.
§ 63.2DefinitionsDefinitions for part 63 standardsYes.
§ 63.3Units and AbbreviationsUnits and abbreviations for part 63 standardsYes.
§ 63.4Prohibited ActivitiesProhibited Activities; Compliance date; Circumvention, SeverabilityYes.
§ 63.5Construction/ReconstructionApplicability; applications; approvalsYes.
§ 63.6(a)ApplicabilityGeneral Provisions (GP) apply unless compliance extension GP apply to area sources that become majorYes.
§ 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 112(f)Yes.
§ 63.6(b)(5)NotificationMust notify if commenced construction or reconstruction after proposalYes.
§ 63.6(b)(6)[Reserved]
§ 63.6(b)(7)Compliance Dates for New and Reconstructed Area Sources That Become MajorArea sources that become major must comply with major source standards immediately upon becoming major, regardless of whether required to comply when they were an area sourceYes.
§ 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 112(f) standards, comply within 90 days of effective date unless compliance extensionYes.
§ 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)Yes.
§ 63.6(d)[Reserved]
§ 63.6(e)(1)-(2)Operation & MaintenanceNo, see § 63.7935(b).
§ 63.6(e)(3)Startup, Shutdown, and Malfunction Plan (SSMP)No, see § 63.7935(c).
§ 63.6(f)(1)Compliance Except During SSMNo, see § 63.7935(b).
§ 63.6(f)(2)-(3)Methods for Determining ComplianceCompliance based on performance test, operation and maintenance plans, records, inspectionYes.
§ 63.6(g)(1)-(3)Alternative StandardProcedures for getting an alternative standardYes.
§ 63.6(h)Opacity/Visible Emissions (VE) StandardsRequirements for opacity and visible emissions limitsNo. No opacity standards.
§ 63.6(i)(1)-(14)Compliance ExtensionProcedures and criteria for Administrator to grant compliance extensionYes.
§ 63.6(j)Presidential Compliance ExemptionPresident may exempt source category from requirement to comply with final ruleYes.
§ 63.7(a)(1)-(2)Performance Test DatesDates for Conducting Initial Performance Testing and Other Compliance Demonstrations. Must conduct 180 days after first subject to final ruleYes.
§ 63.7(a)(3)CAA Section 114 AuthorityAdministrator may require a performance test under CAA section 114 at any timeYes.
§ 63.7(b)(1)Notification of Performance TestMust notify Administrator 60 days before the testYes.
§ 63.7(b)(2)Notification of ReschedulingIf rescheduling a performance test is necessary, must notify Administrator 5 days before scheduled date of rescheduled dateYes.
§ 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; internal and external QA procedures for testingYes.
§ 63.7(d)Testing FacilitiesRequirements for testing facilitiesYes.
§ 63.7(e)(1)Conditions for Conducting Performance TestsPerformance tests must be conducted under representative conditions. Cannot conduct performance tests during SSM. Not a violation to exceed standard during SSMNo, see § 63.7941(b)(2).
§ 63.7(e)(2)Conditions for Conducting Performance TestsMust conduct according to rule and EPA test methods unless Administrator approves alternativeYes.
§ 63.7(e)(3)Test Run DurationMust have three test runs of at least one hour each. Compliance is based on arithmetic mean of three runs. Conditions when data from an additional test run can be usedYes.
§ 63.7(f)Alternative Test MethodProcedures by which Administrator can grant approval to use an alternative test methodYes.
§ 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. Keep data for 5 yearsYes.
§ 63.7(h)Waiver of TestsProcedures for Administrator to waive performance testYes.
§ 63.8(a)(1)Applicability of Monitoring RequirementsSubject to all monitoring requirements in standardYes.
§ 63.8(a)(2)Performance SpecificationsPerformance Specifications in appendix B of part 60 applyYes.
§ 63.8(a)(3)[Reserved]
§ 63.8(a)(4)Monitoring with FlaresUnless your rule says otherwise, the requirements for flares in 63.11 applyYes.
§ 63.8(b)(1)MonitoringMust conduct monitoring according to standard unless Administrator approves alternativeYes.
§ 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 emissions point, must report all monitoring system results, unless one monitoring system is a backupYes.
§ 63.8(c)(1)Monitoring System Operation and MaintenanceMaintain monitoring system in a manner consistent with good air pollution control practicesYes.
§ 63.8(c)(1)(i)Monitoring System OperationOperate and maintain system as specified in § 63.6(e)(1)No, see § 63.7935(b).
§ 63.8(c)(1)(ii)Monitoring System RepairKeep part for routine repairs availableYes.
§ 63.8(c)(1)(iii)Monitoring System SSM PlanDevelop an SSM Plan for the monitoring systemNo, see § 63.7935(h)(1).
§ 63.8(c)(2)-(3)Monitoring System InstallationMust install to get representative emissions and parameter measurements. Must verify operational status before or at performance testYes.
§ 63.8(c)(4)Continuous Monitoring System (CMS) RequirementsCMS must be operating except during breakdown, out-of-control, repair, maintenance, and high-level calibration driftsNo.
§ 63.8(c)(4)(i)-(ii)Continuous Monitoring System (CMS) RequirementsCOMS must have a minimum of one cycle of sampling and analysis for each successive 10-second period and one cycle of data recording for each successive 6-minute period. CEMS must have a minimum of one cycle of operation for each successive 15-minute periodYes. However, COMS are not applicable. Requirements for CPMS are listed in §§ 63.7900 and 63.7913.
§ 63.8(c)(5)COMS Minimum ProceduresCOMS minimum proceduresNo.
§ 63.8(c)(6)CMS RequirementsZero and High level calibration check requirementsYes.
However requirements for CPMS are addressed in § 63.7927.
§ 63.8(c)(7)-(8)CMS RequirementsOut-of-control periods, including reportingYes.
§ 63.8(d)CMS Quality ControlRequirements for CMS quality control, including calibration, etc. Must keep quality control plan on record for 5 years. Keep old versions for 5 years after revisionsYes.
§ 63.8(e)CMS Performance EvaluationNotification, performance evaluation test plan, reportsYes.
§ 63.8(f)(1)-(5)Alternative Monitoring MethodProcedures for Administrator to approve alternative monitoringYes.
§ 63.8(f)(6)Alternative to Relative Accuracy TestProcedures for Administrator to approve alternative relative accuracy tests for CEMSNo.
§ 63.8(g)(1)-(4)Data ReductionCOMS 6-minute averages calculated over at least 36 evenly spaced data points. CEMS 1-hour averages computed over at least four equally spaced data pointsYes. However, COMS are not applicable. Requirements for CPMS are addressed in §§ 63.7900 and 63.7913.
§ 63.8(g)(5)Data ReductionData that cannot be used in computing averages for CEMS and COMSNo.
§ 63.9(a)Notification RequirementsApplicability and State DelegationYes.
§ 63.9(b)(1)-(5)Initial Notifications.Submit notification 120 days after effective date. Notification of intent to construct/reconstruct; Notification of commencement of construct/reconstruct; Notification of startup. Contents of eachYes.
§ 63.9(c)Request for Compliance ExtensionCan request if cannot comply by date or if installed BACT/LAERYes.
§ 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 dateYes.
§ 63.9(e)Notification of Performance TestNotify Administrator 60 days priorYes.
§ 63.9(f)Notification of VE/Opacity TestNotify Administrator 30 days priorNo.
§ 63.9(g)Additional Notifications When Using CMSNotification of performance evaluation. Notification using COMS data. Notification that exceeded criterion for relative accuracyYes. However, there are no opacity standards.
§ 63.9(h)(1)-(6)Notification of Compliance StatusContents. Due 60 days after end of performance test or other initial compliance demonstration, except for opacity/VE, which are due 30 days after. When to submit to Federal vs. State authorityYes.
§ 63.9(i)Adjustment of Submittal DeadlinesProcedures for Administrator to approve change in when notifications must be submittedYes.
§ 63.9(j)Change in Previous InformationMust submit within 15 days after the changeYes.
§ 63.9(k)Electronic reporting proceduresElectronic reporting procedures for notifications per § 63.9(j)Yes.
§ 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 sourceYes.
§ 63.10(b)(1)Recordkeeping/ReportingGeneral Requirements. Keep all records readily available. Keep for 5 yearsYes.
§ 63.10(b)(2)(i) and (ii)Records related to SSMExceedance of emission limit during startup, shutdown or malfunctionNo, for new sources for which initial startup is after September 3, 2019. Yes, for all other affected sources before January 7, 2021, and No thereafter.
§ 63.10(b)(2)(iii)Maintenance RecordsMaintenance on air pollution control equipment.Yes.
§ 63.10(b)(2)(iv) and (v)Records related to SSMActions during SSM.No, for new sources for which initial startup is after September 3, 2019. Yes, for all other affected sources before January 7, 2021, and No thereafter.
§ 63.10(b)(2)(vi) and (x-xi)CMS RecordsMalfunctions, inoperative, out-of-control. Calibration checks. Adjustments, maintenanceYes.
§ 63.10(b)(2)(vii)-(ix)RecordsMeasurements to demonstrate compliance with emissions limitations. Performance test, performance evaluation, and visible emissions observation results. Measurements to determine conditions of performance tests and performance evaluationsYes.
§ 63.10(b)(2)(xii)RecordsRecords when under waiverYes.
§ 63.10(b)(2)(xiii)RecordsRecords when using alternative to relative accuracy testNo.
§ 63.10(b)(2)(xiv)RecordsAll documentation supporting Initial Notification and Notification of Compliance StatusYes.
§ 63.10(b)(3)RecordsApplicability DeterminationsYes.
§ 63.10(c)RecordsAdditional Records for CMSNo.
§ 63.10(d)(1)General Reporting RequirementsRequirement to reportYes.
§ 63.10(d)(2)Report of Performance Test ResultsWhen to submit to Federal or State authorityYes.
§ 63.10(d)(3)Reporting Opacity or VE ObservationsWhat to report and whenNo.
§ 63.10(d)(4)Progress ReportsMust submit progress reports on schedule if under compliance extensionYes.
§ 63.10(d)(5)Startup, Shutdown, and Malfunction ReportsContents and submissionNo, see § 63.7951(b)(4).
§ 63.10(e)(1)-(2)Additional CMS ReportsMust report results for each CEM on a unit Written copy of performance evaluation Three copies of COMS performance evaluationYes. However, COMS are not applicable.
§ 63.10(e)(3)ReportsExcess Emissions ReportsNo.
§ 63.10(e)(3)(i-iii)ReportsSchedule for reporting excess emissions and parameter monitor exceedance (now defined as deviations)No.
§ 63.10(e)(3)(iv-v)Excess Emissions ReportsRequirement to revert to quarterly submission if there is an excess emissions and parameter monitor exceedance (now defined as deviations). Provision to request semiannual reporting after compliance for one year. Submit report by 30th day following end of quarter or calendar half. If there has not been an exceedance or excess emissions (now defined as deviations), report contents is a statement that there have been no deviationsNo.
§ 63.10(e)(3)(iv-v)Excess Emissions ReportsMust submit report containing all of the information in §§ 63.10(c)(5-13) and 63.8(c)(7-8)No.
§ 63.10(e)(3)(vi-viii)Excess Emissions Report and Summary ReportRequirements for reporting excess emissions for CMSs (now called deviations). Requires all of the information in §§ 63.10(c)(5-13) and 63.8(c)(7-8)No.
§ 63.10(e)(4)Reporting COMS dataMust submit COMS data with performance test dataNo.
§ 63.10(f)Waiver for Recordkeeping/ReportingProcedures for Administrator to waiveYes.
§ 63.11Control and work practice requirementsRequirements for flares and alternative work practice for equipment leaksYes.
§ 63.12DelegationState authority to enforce standardsYes.
§ 63.13AddressesAddresses where reports, notifications, and requests are sentYes, only applicable to those reports not required to be submitted electronically.
§ 63.14Incorporation by ReferenceTest methods incorporated by referenceYes.
§ 63.15Availability of InformationPublic and confidential informationYes.
[85 FR 41712, July 10, 2020, as amended at 85 FR 73913, Nov. 19, 2020]
authority: 42 U.S.C. 7401
source: 57 FR 61992, Dec. 29, 1992, unless otherwise noted.