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Title 40 - Protection of Environment last revised: Nov 20, 2024
Appendix - Table 12 to Subpart EEEE of Part 63—Applicability of General Provisions to Subpart EEEE

As stated in §§ 63.2382 and 63.2398, you must comply with the applicable General Provisions requirements as follows:

Citation Subject Brief description Applies to subpart EEEE
§ 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 Activities and CircumventionProhibited activities; Circumvention, SeverabilityYes.
§ 63.5Construction/ReconstructionApplicability; Applications; ApprovalsYes.
§ 63.6(a)Compliance with Standards/O&M ApplicabilityGP 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 CAA section 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 this subpart, which must be no later than 3 years after effective date; for section 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 this subpart or by equivalent time period (e.g., 3 years)Yes.
§ 63.6(d)[Reserved]
§ 63.6(e)(1)(i)Operation and MaintenanceOperate to minimize emissions at all timesYes, before July 7, 2023.
No, beginning on and after July 7, 2023. See § 63.2350(d) for general duty requirement.
§ 63.6(e)(1)(ii)Operation and MaintenanceCorrect malfunctions as soon as practicableYes, before July 7, 2023.
No, beginning on and after July 7, 2023.
§ 63.6(e)(1)(iii)Operation and MaintenanceOperation and maintenance requirements independently enforceable; information Administrator will use to determine if operation and maintenance requirements were metYes.
§ 63.6(e)(2)[Reserved]
§ 63.6(e)(3)SSM PlanRequirement for SSM plan; content of SSM plan; actions during SSMYes, before July 7, 2023; however, (1) the 2-day reporting requirement in paragraph § 63.6(e)(3)(iv) does not apply and (2) § 63.6(e)(3) does not apply to emissions sources not requiring control.
No, beginning on and after July 7, 2023.
§ 63.6(f)(1)Compliance Except During SSMYou must comply with emission standards at all times except during SSMYes, before July 7, 2023.
No, beginning on and after July 7, 2023.
§ 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)(1)Opacity/Visible Emission StandardsYou must comply with opacity and visible emission standards at all times except during SSMYes, before July 7, 2023.
No, beginning on and after July 7, 2023.
§ 63.6(h)(2)-(9)Opacity/Visible Emission StandardsRequirements for compliance with opacity and visible emission standardsNo; except as it applies to flares for which Method 22 observations are required as part of a flare compliance assessment.
§ 63.6(i)(1)-(14)Compliance ExtensionProcedures and criteria for Administrator to grant compliance extensionYes.
§ 63.6(j)Presidential Compliance ExemptionPresident may exempt any source from requirement to comply with this subpartYes.
§ 63.7(a)(2)Performance Test DatesDates for conducting initial performance testing; must conduct 180 days after compliance dateYes.
§ 63.7(a)(3)Section 114 AuthorityAdministrator may require a performance test under CAA section 114 at any timeYes.
§ 63.7(a)(4)Force Majeure—Performance Testing DelayRequirements to claim a delay in conducting a performance test due to force majeureYes.
§ 63.7(b)(1)Notification of Performance TestMust notify Administrator 60 days before the testYes.
§ 63.7(b)(2)Notification of ReschedulingIf you have to reschedule performance test, must notify Administrator of rescheduled date as soon as practicable and without delayYes.
§ 63.7(c)Quality Assurance (QA)/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 SSMYes, before July 7, 2023.
No, beginning on and after July 7, 2023. See § 63.2354(b)(6).
§ 63.7(e)(2)Conditions for Conducting Performance TestsMust conduct according to this subpart and EPA test methods unless Administrator approves alternativeYes.
§ 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; conditions when data from an additional test run can be usedYes; however, for transfer racks per §§ 63.987(b)(3)(i)(A)-(B) and 63.997(e)(1)(v)(A)-(B) provide exceptions to the requirement for test runs to be at least 1 hour each.
§ 63.7(e)(4)Authority to Require TestingAdministrator has authority to require testing under CAA section 114 regardless of § 63.7 (e)(1)-(3)Yes.
§ 63.7(f)Alternative Test MethodProcedures by which Administrator can grant approval to use an intermediate or major change, or alternative to a 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, except this subpart specifies how and when the performance test and performance evaluation results are reported.
§ 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 40 CFR part 60 applyYes.
§ 63.8(a)(3)[Reserved]
§ 63.8(a)(4)Monitoring of FlaresMonitoring requirements for flares in § 63.11Yes, before July 7, 2023; however, flare monitoring requirements in § 63.987(c) also apply before July 7, 2023.
No, beginning on and after July 7, 2023. See § 63.2380.
§ 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 affected source or after combined with another affected source before it is released to the atmosphere provided the monitoring is sufficient to demonstrate compliance with the standard; if more than one monitoring system on an emission 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)Routine and Predictable SSMKeep parts for routine repairs readily available; reporting requirements for SSM when action is described in SSM planYes, before July 7, 2023.
No, beginning on and after July 7, 2023.
§ 63.8(c)(1)(ii)CMS malfunction not in SSM planKeep the necessary parts for routine repairs if CMS malfunctionsYes.
§ 63.8(c)(1)(iii)Compliance with Operation and Maintenance RequirementsDevelop a written SSM plan for CMSYes, before July 7, 2023.
No, beginning on and after July 7, 2023.
§ 63.8(c)(2)-(3)Monitoring System InstallationMust install to get representative emission or parameter measurements; must verify operational status before or at performance testYes.
§ 63.8(c)(4)CMS RequirementsCMS must be operating except during breakdown, out-of-control, repair, maintenance, and high-level calibration drifts; COMS 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.
§ 63.8(c)(5)COMS Minimum ProceduresCOMS minimum proceduresNo.
§ 63.8(c)(6)-(8)CMS RequirementsZero and high level calibration check requirements. Out-of-control periodsYes, but only applies for CEMS. Subpart SS of this part provides requirements for CPMS.
§ 63.8(d)(1)-(2)CMS Quality ControlRequirements for CMS quality controlYes, but only applies for CEMS. Subpart SS of this part provides requirements for CPMS.
§ 63.8(d)(3)CMS Quality ControlMust keep quality control plan on record for 5 years; keep old versionsYes, before July 7, 2023, but only applies for CEMS. Subpart SS of this part provides requirements for CPMS.
No, beginning on and after July 7, 2023. See § 63.2366(c).
§ 63.8(e)CMS Performance EvaluationNotification, performance evaluation test plan, reportsYes, but only applies for CEMS, except this subpart specifies how and when the performance evaluation results are reported.
§ 63.8(f)(1)-(5)Alternative Monitoring MethodProcedures for Administrator to approve alternative monitoringYes, but subpart SS of this part also provides procedures for approval of CPMS.
§ 63.8(f)(6)Alternative to Relative Accuracy TestProcedures for Administrator to approve alternative relative accuracy tests for CEMSYes.
§ 63.8(g)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 points; data that cannot be used in averageYes; however, COMS are not applicable.
§ 63.9(a)Notification RequirementsApplicability and State delegationYes.
§ 63.9(b)(1)-(2), (4)-(5)Initial NotificationsSubmit notification within 120 days after effective date; notification of intent to construct/reconstruct, notification of commencement of construction/reconstruction, notification of startup; contents of eachYes.
§ 63.9(c)Request for Compliance ExtensionCan request if cannot comply by date or if installed best available control technology or lowest achievable emission rate (BACT/LAER)Yes.
§ 63.9(d)Notification of Special Compliance Requirements for New SourcesFor 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 about use of COMS data; notification that exceeded criterion for relative accuracy alternativeYes; 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 compliance demonstration, except for opacity/visible emissions, which are due 30 days after; when to submit to federal vs. state authorityYes; however, (1) there are no opacity standards and (2) all initial Notification of Compliance Status, including all performance test data, are to be submitted at the same time, either within 240 days after the compliance date or within 60 days after the last performance test demonstrating compliance has been completed, whichever occurs first.
§ 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 for change to major source status, other changes are reported in the first and subsequent compliance reports.
§ 63.9(k)Electronic reporting proceduresProcedure to report electronically for notifications and reportsYes.
§ 63.10(a)Recordkeeping/ReportingApplies to all, unless compliance extension; when to submit to federal vs. state authority; procedures for owners of more than one sourceYes.
§ 63.10(b)(1)Recordkeeping/ReportingGeneral requirements; keep all records readily available; keep for 5 yearsYes.
§ 63.10(b)(2)(i)Records Related to Startup and ShutdownOccurrence of each for operations (process equipment)Yes, July 7, 2023.
No, beginning on and after July 7, 2023.
§ 63.10(b)(2)(ii)Recordkeeping Relevant to Malfunction Periods and CMSOccurrence of each malfunction of air pollution equipmentYes, before July 7, 2023.
No, beginning on and after July 7, 2023. See § 63.2390(f).
§ 63.10(b)(2)(iii)Recordkeeping Relevant to Maintenance of Air Pollution Control and Monitoring EquipmentMaintenance on air pollution control equipmentYes.
§ 63.10(b)(2)(iv)Recordkeeping Relevant to SSM Periods and CMSActions during SSMYes, before July 7, 2023.
No, beginning on and after July 7, 2023.
§ 63.10(b)(2)(v)Recordkeeping Relevant to SSM Periods and CMSActions during SSMNo.
§ 63.10(b)(2)(vi)-(xi)CMS RecordsMalfunctions, inoperative, out-of-control periodsYes.
§ 63.10(b)(2)(xii)RecordsRecords when under waiverYes.
§ 63.10(b)(2)(xiii)RecordsRecords when using alternative to relative accuracy testYes.
§ 63.10(b)(2)(xiv)RecordsAll documentation supporting initial notification and notification of compliance statusYes.
§ 63.10(b)(3)RecordsApplicability determinationsYes.
§ 63.10(c)(1)-(14)RecordsAdditional records for CMSYes.
§ 63.10(c)(15)RecordsAdditional records for CMSYes, before July 7, 2023.
No, beginning on and after July 7, 2023.
§ 63.10(d)(1)General Reporting RequirementsRequirement to reportYes.
§ 63.10(d)(2)Report of Performance Test ResultsWhen to submit to federal or state authorityNo. This subpart specifies how and when the performance test results are reported.
§ 63.10(d)(3)Reporting Opacity or Visible Emissions ObservationsWhat to report and whenYes.
§ 63.10(d)(4)Progress ReportsMust submit progress reports on schedule if under compliance extensionYes.
§ 63.10(d)(5)SSM ReportsContents and submissionYes, before July 7, 2023.
No, beginning on and after July 7, 2023. See § 63.2386(d)(1)(xiii).
§ 63.10(e)(1)-(2)Additional CMS ReportsMust report results for each CEMS on a unit; written copy of CMS performance evaluation; two-three copies of COMS performance evaluationYes, except this subpart specifies how and when the performance evaluation results are reported; however, COMS are not applicable.
§ 63.10(e)(3)(i)-(iii)ReportsSchedule for reporting excess emissions and parameter monitor exceedance (now defined as deviations)Yes; however, note that the title of the report is the compliance report; deviations include excess emissions and parameter exceedances.
§ 63.10(e)(3)(iv)-(v)Excess Emissions ReportsRequirement to revert to quarterly submission if there is an excess emissions or parameter monitoring exceedance (now defined as deviations); provision to request semiannual reporting after compliance for 1 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 in a statement that there have been no deviations; must submit report containing all of the information in §§ 63.8(c)(7)-(8) and 63.10(c)(5)-(13)Yes.
§ 63.10(e)(3)(vi)-(viii)Excess Emissions Report and Summary ReportRequirements for reporting excess emissions for CMS (now called deviations); requires all of the information in §§ 63.10(c)(5)-(13) and 63.8(c)(7)-(8)No. This subpart specifies the reported information for deviations within the compliance reports.
§ 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.
§ 63.11(b)FlaresRequirements for flaresYes, before July 7, 2023; § 63.987 requirements apply, and the section references § 63.11(b).
No, beginning on and after July 7, 2023. See § 63.2380.
§ 63.11(c), (d), and (e)Control and work practice requirementsAlternative work practice for equipment leaksYes.
§ 63.12DelegationState authority to enforce standardsYes.
§ 63.13AddressesAddresses where reports, notifications, and requests are sentYes.
§ 63.14Incorporation by ReferenceTest methods incorporated by referenceYes.
§ 63.15Availability of InformationPublic and confidential informationYes.
[85 FR 40786, July 7, 2020, as amended at 85 FR 73903, Nov. 19, 2020; 89 FR 23867, Apr. 4, 2024]
authority: 42 U.S.C. 7401
source: 57 FR 61992, Dec. 29, 1992, unless otherwise noted.