Regulations last checked for updates: May 14, 2024

Title 40 - Protection of Environment last revised: May 10, 2024
§ 52.1031 - EPA-approved Maine regulations.

The following table identifies the State regulations which have been submitted to and approved by EPA as revisions to the Maine State Implementation Plan. This table is for informational purposes only and does not have any independent regulatory effect. To determine regulatory requirements for a specific situation consult the plan identified in § 52.1020. To the extent that this table conflicts with §§ 52.1020, 52.1020 governs.

Table 52.1031—EPA-Approved Rules and Regulations

State citation Title/Subject Date adopted by State Date approved by EPA Federal Register citation 52.1020
Chapter:
1Regulations for the Processing of Applications.02/08/8403/23/9358 FR 15430(c)(26)Portions of chapter 1.
1005/7/791/3/8045 FR 6784(c)(10)PSD Plan Only.
100Definitions Regulations12/24/792/19/8045 FR 10766(c)(11)
2/6/80
100Definitions.10/3/893/23/9358 FR 15430(c)(26)All except for the definition of VOC in chapter 100(76). Note that this definition is approved in another paragraph below. In addition, Maine withdrew the definition of fuel burning equipment in chapter 100(29) from its SIP submittal. This definition is approved in another paragraph below.
(c)(27)Approval of definition of VOC in chapter 100(76) only.
100Definitions Regulations11/26/916/21/9358 FR 33768(c)(31)Revised “volatile organic compound (VOC)” and “federally enforceable.” Added “particulate matter emissions” and “PM10 emissions.”
100Definitions7/10/903/18/9459 FR 12855(c)(29)Changes to the following definitions: Actual emissions, baseline concentration and fuel burning equipment in Chapter 100(1), (9), and (29).
100Definitions1/6/936/17/9459 FR 31157(c)(33)Revised to add definitions associated with VOC RACT rules.
100Definitions11/10/931/10/9560 FR 2526(c)(34)Revised to add definitions associated with emission statement rules.
100Definitions6/22/946/29/9560 FR 3373436Gasoline marketing definitions added
100Definitions Regulation6/22/942/14/9661 FR 5694(c)(37)Addition of 1990 Part D NSR and other CAAA requirements.
100Definitions7/19/9510/15/9661 FR 53639(c)(42)Definition of “VOC” revised.
100Definitions12/1/200511/21/0772 FR 65462(c)(62)Revised to add definitions associated with SIP submittals made between 7/19/95 and 12/1/05.
101Visible Emissions10/10/792/17/8247 FR 6829(c)(17)
102Open Burning1/31/725/31/7237 FR 10842(b)
102Open Burning3/17/052/21/0873 FR 9459(c)(61)
103Fuel Burning Equipment Particulate Emission Standard1/31/725/31/7237 FR 10842(b)
1/24/832/26/8550 FR 7770(c)(19)
104Incinerator Particulate Emission Standard1/31/725/31/7237 FR 10842(b)
105General Process Source Particulate Emission Standard1/31/725/31/7237 FR 10842(b)
106Low Sulfur Fuel1/31/725/31/7237 FR 10842(b)
2/08/781/8/8247 FR 947(c)(15)Revised limits for Portland Peninsula only.
107Sulfur Dioxide Emission Standards for Sulfite Pulp Mills1/31/725/31/7237 FR 10842(b)
109Emergency Episode Regulation1/31/725/31/7237 FR 10842(b)
109Emergency Episode Regulation8/14/911/12/9560 FR 2887(c)(28)Revisions which incorporate the PM10 alert, warning, and emergency levels.
110Ambient Air Quality Standards5/7/791/30/8045 FR 6784(c)(10)
110Ambient Air Quality Standards10/25/893/23/9358 FR 15430(c)(26)All of chapter 110 except for chapter 110(2) which is approved in another paragraph, below. Note that Maine did not submit its Chromium standard in chapter 110(12) for approval.
(c)(27)Chapter 110(2) only.
110Ambient Air Quality Standards7/10/903/18/9459 FR 12855(c)(29)Addition of NO2 increments for class I and II areas in Chapter 110(10). Note that class III increment in Chapter 110(10)(C)(3) is not part of submittal.
110Ambient Air Quality Standards7/24/963/22/0469 FR 13231(c)(52)Adopts PSD increments based on PM10, in place of increments based on TSP.
111Petroleum Liquid Storage Vapor Control5/7/792/19/8045 FR 10766(c)(11)
9/27/892/3/9257 FR 3948(c)(30)
112Petroleum Liquids Transfer Recovery2/19/8045 FR 10766(c)(11)
5/7/793/5/8247 FR 9462(c)(16)Irving Oil, Searsport exempted.
7/22/862/2/8752 FR 3117(c)(22)Bulk Gasoline Terminal Test methods.
5/22/912/3/9257 FR 3948(c)(30)The exemption for Irving Oil Corporation in Searsport, Maine incorporated by reference at 40 CFR 52.1020(c)(16) is removed.
112Petroleum liquids transfer recover6/22/946/29/9560 FR 3373436Deleted exemption for tank trucks less than 3500 gallons.
112Gasoline Bulk Terminals7/19/9510/15/9661 FR 53639(c)(42)Emission limit lowered from 80 mg/l to 35 mg/l.
113Growth Offset Regulation5/7/792/19/8045 FR 10766(c)(11)Part of New Source Review program.
12/18/8512/23/8651 FR 45886(c)(21)Deletes Thomaston.
113Growth Offset Regulation10/25/893/23/9358 FR 15430(c)(26)
113Growth Offset Regulation7/10/903/18/9459 FR 12855(c)(29)Change to Chapter 113(II)(A) to include NO2.
113Growth Offset Regulation6/22/942/14/9661 FR 5694(c)(37)Addition of 1990 Part D NSR requirements.
114Classification of Air Quality Control Regions5/7/791/30/8045 FR 6874(c)(10)
114Designation of Air Quality Control Regions10/25/893/23/9358 FR 15430(c)(26)All except for chapter 114(11) and (111) which are approved in another paragraph below.
(c)(27)Chapter 114(11)and (111) only.
114Classification of Air Quality Control Regions4/27/94Aug. 30, 199560 FR 45060(c)(40)Revision to remove Presque Isle as nonattainment for PM10.
115Emission License Regulation.5/7/791/30/8045 FR 6784(c)(10)PSD
12/24/792/19/8045 FR 10766(c)(11)New Source Review.
10/25/893/23/9358 FR 15430(c)(26)Note Maine did not submit references to nonregulated pollutants for approval. Also note that this chapter was formerly chapter 108.
115Emission License Regulation7/10/903/18/9459 FR 12855(c)(29)Changes to Chapter 115(I)(B), (VII)(A), VII)(B)(3), and (VII)(D)(3) to remove Chapter 108 and to incorporate NO2 increments requirements.
115Emission License Regulation6/22/942/14/9661 FR 5694(c)(37)Addition of 1990 Part D NSR and other CAAA requirements.
116Prohibited Dispersion Techniques.10/25/893/23/9358 FR 15430(c)(26)
117Source Surveillance8/9/883/21/8954 FR 1152524
118Gasoline Dispensing Facilities6/22/946/29/9560 FR 3373436
7/19/9510/15/9661 FR 53639(c)(43)Stage II vapor recovery requirements added.
119Motor Vehicle Fuel Volatility Limit6/1/003/6/0267 FR 10100(c)(49)Controls fuel volatility in the State. 7.8 psi RVP fuel required in 7 southern counties.
120Gasoline Tank Trucks6/22/946/29/9560 FR 3373435
123Paper Coater Regulation9/27/892/3/9257 FR 3949(c)(30)The operating permits for S.D. Warren of Westbrook, Eastern Fine Paper of Brewer, and Pioneer Plastics of Auburn incorporated by reference at 40 CFR § 52.1020 (c)(11), (c)(11), and (c)(18), respectively, are withdrawn.
126Capture Efficiency Test Procedures5/22/913/22/9358 FR 15282(c)(32)
127New Motor Vehicle Emission Standards12/31/004/28/0570 FR 21962(c)(58)Low emission vehicle program, with no ZEV requirements. Program achieves 90% of full LEV benefits.
129Surface coating Facilities1/6/936/17/9459 FR 31157(c)(33)Includes surface coating of: Cans, fabric, vinyl, metal furniture, flatwood paneling, and miscellaneous metal parts and products.
130Solvent Degreasers1/6/936/17/9459 FR 31157(c)(33)
130Solvent Cleaners6/17/045/26/0570 FR 30369(c)(54)
131Cutback and Emulsified Asphalt1/6/936/17/9459 FR 31157(c)(33)
132Graphic Arts: Rotogravure and Flexography1/6/936/17/9459 FR 31157(c)(33)
133Gasoline Bulk Plants6/22/946/29/9560 FR 3373436
134Reasonably Available Control Technology for Facilities that Emit Volatile Organic Compounds2/8/954/18/0065 FR 20753(c)(45)Regulation fully approved for the following counties: York, Sagadahoc, Cumberland, Androscoggin, Kennebec, Knox, Lincoln, Hancock, Waldo, Aroostook, Franklin, Oxford, and Piscataquis. Regulation granted a limited approval for Washington, Somerset, and Penobscot Counties.
134Reasonably Available Control Technology for Facilities that Emit Volatile Organic Compounds2/25/974/18/0065 FR 20753(c)(45)VOC RACT determination for JJ Nissen Baking Company.
134Reasonably Available Control Technology for Facilities that Emit Volatile Organic Compounds7/23/97
10/27/97
4/18/0065 FR 20753(c)(45)VOC RACT determination for Prime Tanning.
134Reasonably Available Control Technology for Facilities that Emit Volatile Organic Compounds7/25/974/18/0065 FR 20753(c)(45)VOC RACT determination for Portsmouth Naval Shipyard.
134Reasonably Available Control Technology for Facilities that Emit Volatile Organic Compounds12/5/96
10/20/97
4/18/0065 FR 20753(c)(45)VOC RACT determination for Dexter Shoe.
134Reasonably Available Control Technology for Facilities that Emit Volatile Organic Compounds6/16/974/18/0065 FR 20753(c)(45)VOC RACT determination for Pioneer Plastics.
134Reasonably Available Control Technology for Facilities that Emit Volatile Organic Compounds1/4/964/18/0065 FR 20753(c)(45)VOC RACT determination for Georgia Pacific.
134Reasonably Available Control Technology for Facilities that Emit Volatile Organic Compounds1/18/964/18/0065 FR 20753(c)(45)VOC RACT determination for Champion International.
134Reasonably Available Control Technology for Facilities that Emit Volatile Organic Compounds10/4/95
12/13/95
4/18/0065 FR 20753(c)(45)VOC RACT determination for International Paper.
134Reasonably Available Control Technology for Facilities that Emit Volatile Organic Compounds12/8/954/18/0065 FR 20753(c)(45)VOC RACT determination for James River.
134Reasonably Available Control Technology for Facilities that Emit Volatile Organic Compounds12/18/954/18/0065 FR 20754(c)(45)VOC RACT determination for Lincoln Pulp and Paper.
134Reasonably Available Control Technology for Facilities that Emit Volatile Organic Compounds12/18/954/18/0065 FR 20754(c)(45)VOC RACT determination for SD Warren Paper Company's Westbrook, Maine facility.
134Reasonably Available Control Technology for Facilities that Emit Volatile Organic Compounds10/4/95
1/9/96
4/18/0065 FR 20754(c)(45)VOC RACT determination for SD Warren Paper Company's Skowhegan, Maine facility.
134Reasonably Available Control Technology for Facilities that Emit Volatile Organic Compounds12/20/954/18/0065 FR 20754(c)(45)VOC RACT determination for Boise Cascade.
134Reasonably available control technology for facilities that emit volatile organic compounds4/11/015/20/0267 FR 35441(c)(51)VOC RACT determination for Bath Iron Works.
134Reasonably available control technology for facilities that emit volatile organic compounds4/26/01
7/2/01
5/20/0267 FR 35441(c)(51)VOC RACT determination for Pratt & Whitney.
134Reasonably available control technology for facilities that emit volatile organic compounds5/10/015/20/0267 FR 35441(c)(51)VOC RACT determination for Moosehead Manufacturing's Dover-Foxcroft plant.
Reasonably available control technology for facilities that emit volatile organic compounds5/10/015/20/0267 FR 35441(c)(51)VOC RACT determination for Moosehead Manufacturing's Monson plant.
137Emission Statements12/17/0411/21/0772 FR 65462(c)(62)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.
138Reasonably Available Control Technology For Facilities That Emit Nitrogen Oxides8/3/94December 26, 199560 FR 66755(c)(41)Affects sources only in Oxford, Franklin, Somerset, Piscataquis, Penobscot, Washington, Aroostook, Hancock and Waldo Counties (excepted portions of rule include Sections 1.A.1. and 3.B.).
138NOX RACT8/3/949/9/0267 FR 57154(c)(46)Affects sources in York, Cumberland, Sagadahoc, Androscoggin, Kennebec, Lincoln, and Knox counties.
138NOX RACT5/18/95 &
2/16/96
9/9/0267 FR 57154(c)(47)Case-specific NOX RACT for FPL Energy's (formerly Central Maine Power) W.F. Wyman Station.
138NOX RACT6/16/95 &
6/12/96
9/9/0267 FR 57154(c)(47)Case-specific NOX RACT for Tree Free Fiber Company, LLC. (formerly Statler Tissue).
138NOX RACT8/23/95 &
3/10/97
9/9/0267 FR 57154(c)(47)Case-specific NOX RACT for Pioneer Plastics Corporation.
138NOX RACT11/15/959/9/0267 FR 57154(c)(47)Case-specific NOX RACT for Scott Paper Company.
138NOX RACT1/18/969/9/0267 FR 57154(c)(47)Case-specific NOX RACT for Chinet Company.
138NOX RACT2/7/969/9/0267 FR 57154(c)(47)Case-specific NOX RACT for FMC Corporation—Food from Ingredients Division.
138NOX RACT6/5/96 &
3/5/97
9/9/0267 FR 57154(c)(47)Case-specific NOX FR RACT for Dragon Products Company, Inc.
138NOX RACT6/12/969/9/0267 FR 57154(c)(47)Case-specific NOX RACT for S.D. Warren Company.
138NOX RACT10/16/969/9/0267 FR 57154(c)(47)Case-specific NOX RACT for Mid-Maine Waste Action Corporation.
138NOX RACT10/21/96 &
7/25/97
9/9/9267 FR 57154(c)(47)Case-specific NOX RACT for Portsmouth Naval Shipyard.
138NOX RACT11/12/969/9/0267 FR 57154(c)(47)Case-specific NOX RACT for Maine Energy Recovery Company.
139Transportation Conformity9/19/072/08/0873 FR 7465(c) 64
141Conformity of General Federal Actions9/11/969/23/9762 FR 49611(c)(44)“Chapter 141: Conformity of General Federal Actions”.
141Conformity of General Federal Actions4/19/072/20/0873 FR 9203(c)(63)Amendment to incorporate new fine particulate matter provisions.
145NOX Control Program6/21/014/10/0570 FR 11882(c)(56).
148Emissions from Smaller-Scale Electric Generating Resources7/15/045/26/0570 FR 30376(c)(55)
151Architectural and Industrial Maintenance (AIM) Coatings10/06/053/17/0671 FR 13767(c)(59)
152Control of Emissions of Volatile Organic Compounds from Consumer Products8/19/0410/24/0570 FR 61384(c)(57)
153Mobile Equipment Repair and Refinishing2/5/045/26/0570 FR 30369(c)(54)
155Portable Fuel Container Spillage Control6/3/042/7/0570 FR 6354(c)(53)All of Chapter 155 is approved with the exception of the word “or” in Subsection 7C which Maine did not submit as part of the SIP revision.
“Vehicle I/M”Vehicle Inspection and Maintenance7/9/981/10/0166 FR 1875(c)(48)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.”

Note. 1. The regulations are effective statewide unless stated otherwise in comments section.

(Secs. 110(a) and 301(a) of the Clean Air Act, as amended (42 U.S.C. 7410(a) and 7601(a))) [50 FR 3336, Jan. 24, 1985] Editorial Note:For Federal Register citations affecting § 52.1031, see the List of CFR Sections Affected, which appears in the Finding Aids section of the printed volume and at www.govinfo.gov.
authority: 42 U.S.C. 7401
cite as: 40 CFR 52.1031