Section 10. Applicability

Part I. Special Provisions

A. The provisions of this chapter, unless specified otherwise, shall apply to existing sources for which emission standards are prescribed under this chapter.

B. The provisions of this chapter shall not apply to sources specified below except in cases where the provisions of this chapter (i) specifically provide otherwise or (ii) are more restrictive than the provisions of 9VAC5 Chapter 50 (9VAC5-50), 9VAC5 Chapter 80 (9VAC5-80), or any permit issued pursuant to 9VAC5 Chapter 80 (9VAC5-80). Sources exempted under this subsection shall be subject to the provisions of 9VAC5 Chapter 50 (9VAC5-50) or 9VACChapter 60 (9VAC5-60), or both, as applicable.

1. Any stationary source (or portion of it), the construction, modification or relocation of which commenced on or after March 17, 1972.

2. Any stationary source (or portion of it), the reconstruction of which commenced on or after December 10, 1976.

C. If a facility becomes subject to any requirement in the Regulations for the Control and Abatement of Air Pollution because it exceeds an exemption level, the facility shall continue to be subject to all applicable requirements even if future conditions cause the facility to fall below the exemption level.

D. Any owner subject to the provisions of this chapter may provide any report, notification or other document by electronic media if acceptable to both the owner and board. This subsection shall not apply to documents requiring signatures or certification under 9VAC5-20-230.

Historical Notes

Derived from VR120-04-01, eff. July 1, 1991; amended, Volume 18, Issue 21, eff. August 1, 2002.

Statutory Authority

§ 10.1-1308 of the Code of Virginia.