Regulations last checked for updates: May 18, 2024

Title 40 - Protection of Environment last revised: May 16, 2024
§ 61.17 - State authority.

(a) This part shall not be construed to preclude any State or political subdivision thereof from—

(1) Adopting and enforcing any emission limiting regulation applicable to a stationary source, provided that such emission limiting regulation is not less stringent than the standards prescribed under this part; or

(2) Requiring the owner or operator of a stationary source to obtain permits, licenses, or approvals prior to initiating construction, modification, or operation of the source.

[50 FR 46294, Nov. 7, 1985]
authority: 42 U.S.C. 7401
source: 38 FR 8826, Apr. 6, 1973, unless otherwise noted.
cite as: 40 CFR 61.17