Section 40. Applicability and designation of affected emissions unit

A. This chapter applies to each affected unit (i) for which construction, modification, or operation is commenced on or after August 17, 2011, (ii) that does not meet the permit exemption thresholds of 9VAC5-80-1320 C 1 or D 1 and (iii) that meets the requirements of this subsection:

1. For CI units located in either an attainment or nonattainment area with an aggregate rated electrical power output less than or equal to 58,886 kW (78,966 bhp).

2. For SI units located in an attainment area with an aggregate rated electrical power output less than or equal to 60,970kW (81,761 bhp).

3. For SI units located in a nonattainment area with an aggregate rated electrical power output less than or equal to 37,750 kW (50,623 bhp).

B. This chapter applies throughout the Commonwealth of Virginia.

C. The following affected units shall not be eligible for this general permit:

1. Any electric generating unit that is subject to the provisions of the major new source review program as defined in this chapter.

2. Any electric generating unit that is an emergency generator.

Historical Notes

Derived from Volume 27, Issue 23, eff. August 17, 2011; Errata, 27:25 VA.R. 2730 August 15, 2011; Errata, 28:14 1283 March 12, 2012.

Statutory Authority

§§ 10.1-1307.02 and 10.1-1308 of the Code of Virginia.