40 C.F.R. § 52.1020

Current through November 30, 2024

Section 52.1020 - Identification of plan

(a)Purpose and scope. This section sets forth the applicable State Implementation Plan for Maine under section 110 of the Clean Air Act, 42 U.S.C. 7410 and 40 CFR part 51 to meet national ambient air quality standards or other requirements under the Clean Air Act.

(b)Incorporation by reference.

(1) Material listed in paragraphs (c) and (d) of this section with an EPA approval date prior to September 1, 2008, was approved for incorporation by reference by the Director of the Federal Register in accordance with 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR part 51 . Material is incorporated as submitted by the state to EPA, and notice of any change in the material will be published in the FEDERAL REGISTER. Entries for paragraphs (c) and (d) of this section with EPA approval dates after September 1, 2008, will be incorporated by reference in the next update to the SIP compilation.

(2) EPA Region 1 certifies that the rules/regulations provided by EPA in the SIP compilation at the addresses in paragraph (b)(3) of this section are an exact duplicate of the officially promulgated state rules/regulations which have been approved as part of the State Implementation Plan as of September 1, 2008.

(3) Copies of the materials incorporated by reference may be inspected at the Environmental Protection Agency, New England Regional Office, 5 Post Office Square-Suite 100, Boston, MA 02109-3912; Air and Radiation Docket and Information Center, EPA West Building, 1301 Constitution Ave., NW., Washington, DC 20460; and the National Archives and Records Administration (NARA). If you wish to obtain materials from a docket in the EPA Headquarters Library, please call the Office of Air and Radiation (OAR) Docket/Telephone number (202) 566-1742. For information on the availability of this material at NARA, call (202) 741-6030, or go to: http://www.archives.gov/federal_register/code_of_federal_regulations/ibr_locations.html.

(c)EPA approved regulations.

EPA-Approved Maine Regulations

State citation	Title/Subject	State effective date	EPA Approval Date EPA approval date and citation¹	Explanations
Chapter 1	Regulations for the Processing of Applications	5/20/1985	3/23/1993, 58 FR 15422	Portions of Chapter 1. EPA did not approve the following sections of Chapter One: Section 1(A) through 1(Q), and 1(U) through 1(EE); Section 2; Section 4 (C) and (D); last sentence of Section 5(B); last sentence of Section 6(B); Section 6(D); Section 7(B)(1), (B)(2), and (B)(4) through (B)(11); Section 8(A), and 8(E) through 8(L); Sections 9, 10 and 11; Section 13; and Sections 15 and 16.
Chapter 100	Definitions	2/9/2021	11/4/2021, 86 FR 60775	Amend the definition of Ozone Transport Region.
Chapter 101	Visible Emissions	10/10/1979	2/17/1982, 47 FR 6829
Chapter 102	Open Burning	3/17/2005	2/21/2008, 73 FR 9459
Chapter 103	Fuel Burning Equipment Particular Emission Standard	1/24/1983	2/26/1985, 50 FR 7770
Chapter 104	Incinerator Particulate Emission Standard	1/31/1972	5/31/1972, 37 FR 10842
Chapter 105	General Process Source Particulate Emission Standard	1/31/1972	5/31/1972, 37 FR 10842
Chapter 106	Low Sulfur Fuel Regulations	2/8/1978	1/8/1982, 47 FR 947
Chapter 107	Sulfur Dioxide Emission Standards for Sulfate Pulp Mills	1/31/1972	5/31/1972, 37 FR 10842
Chapter 109	Emergency Episode Regulation	8/14/1991	1/12/1995, 60 FR 2885
Chapter 110	Ambient Air Quality Standards	3/27/2019	5/13/2021, 86 FR 26181	This submittal converts to full approval pre-existing conditional approvals for CAA section 110(a)(2)(A) for the 1997 and 2006 PM_2.5 standards.
Chapter 111	Petroleum Liquid Storage Vapor Control	9/29/1999	11/5/2014, 79 FR 65589
Chapter 112	Bulk Terminal Petroleum Liquid Transfer Requirements	2/22/1998	11/5/2014, 79 FR 65589
Chapter 113	Growth Offset Regulation	1/14/2019	11/4/2021, 86 FR 60775	Revisions to Sections 1 and 2 of the previously approved rule.
Chapter 114	Classification of Air Quality Control Regions	8/29/2012	6/24/2014, 79 FR 35698
Chapter 115	Emission License Regulation	11/6/2012	8/1/2016, 81 FR 50357
Chapter 116	Prohibited Dispersion Techniques	10/25/1989	3/23/1993, 58 FR 15422
Chapter 117	Source Surveillance	8/9/1988	3/21/1989, 54 FR 11524
Chapter 118	Gasoline Dispensing Facilities Vapor Control	1/1/2012	7/14/2017, 82 FR 32480	Includes decommissioning of Stage II vapor recovery systems.
Chapter 119	Motor Vehicle Fuel Volatility Limit	7/15/2015	6/2/2021, 86 FR 29520	Removes references from the SIP for the requirement to sell reformulated gasoline in York, Cumberland, Sagadahoc, Androscoggin, Kennebec, Knox and Lincoln counties.
Chapter 120	Gasoline Tank Trucks	6/22/1994	6/29/1995, 60 FR 33730
Chapter 123	Control of Volatile Organic Compounds from Paper, Film, and Foil Coating Operations	5/18/2010	5/22/2012, 77 FR 30216.
Chapter 126	Capture Efficiency Test Procedures	5/22/1991	3/22/1993, 58 FR 15281
Chapter 126 Appendix A	Capture Efficiency Test Procedures	5/22/1991	3/22/1993, 58 FR 15281	Appendix.
Chapter 127 and Appendix A	New Motor Vehicle Emission Standards	5/19/2015	9/7/2017, 82 FR 42233	Includes LEV II GHG and ZEV provisions, and Advanced Clean Cars program (LEV III, updated GHG and ZEV standards).
Chapter 129	Surface Coating Facilities	7/7/2015	5/26/2016, 81 FR 33397	Added requirements for metal parts and plastic parts coating operations.
Chapter 129 Appendix A	Surface Coating Facilities	1/6/1993	6/17/1994, 59 FR 31154	Appendix.
Chapter 130	Solvent Cleaners	6/17/2004	5/26/2005, 70 FR 30367
Chapter 131	Cutback Asphalt and Emulsified Asphalt	9/15/2009	5/22/2012, 77 FR 30216.
Chapter 132	Graphic Arts: Rotogravure and Flexography	1/6/1993	6/17/1994, 59 FR 31154
Chapter 132 Appendix A	Graphic Arts: Rotogravure and Flexography	1/6/1993	6/17/1994, 59 FR 31154	Appendix.
Chapter 133	Gasoline Bulk Plants	6/22/1994	6/29/1995, 60 FR 33730
Chapter 134	Reasonably Available Control Technology for Facilities that Emit Volatile Organic Compounds	2/8/1995	4/18/2000, 65 FR 20749	Regulations fully approved for the following counties: York, Sagadahoc, Cumberland, Androscoggin, Kennebec, Knox, Lincoln, Hancock, Waldo, Aroostock, Franklin, Oxford, and Piscataquis. Regulation granted a limited approval for Washington, Somerset, and Penobscot Counties.
Chapter 137	Emission Statements	11/8/2008	5/1/2017, 82 FR 20257	The entire chapter is approved with the exception of HAP and greenhouse gas reporting requirements which were withdrawn from the State's SIP revision: Sections 1(C), (E), and (F); Definitions 2(A) through (F) and (I); Sections 3(B) and (C); the last sentence of Section 4(D)(5); and Appendix A and B.
Chapter 138	Reasonably Available Control Technology for Facilities that Emit Nitrogen Oxides	8/3/1994	9/9/2002, 67 FR 57148	Affects sources in York, Cumberland, Sagadahoc, Androscoggin, Kennebec, Lincoln, and Knox counties.
Chapter 139	Transportation Conformity	9/19/2007	2/8/2008, 73 FR 7465
Chapter 145	NO_X Control Program	6/21/2001	3/10/2005, 70 FR 11879
Chapter 148	Emissions from Smaller-Scale Electric Generating Resources	7/15/2004	5/26/2005, 70 FR 30373
Chapter 149	General Permit Regulation for Nonmetallic Mineral Processing Plants	4/27/2014	10/9/2015, 80 FR 61118	All of Chapter 149 is approved with the exception of the "director discretion" provisions in sections 5(A)(8), 5(A)(9)(a), and 5(A)(9)(b), and the opacity provisions in sections 5(A)(15), 5(C)(7), and 5(E), which were formally withdrawn from consideration as part of the SIP.
Chapter 150	Control of Emissions from Outdoor Wood Boilers	4/11/2010	4/24/2012, 77 FR 24385
Chapter 151	Architectural and Industrial Maintenance (AIM) Coatings	10/6/2005	3/17/2006, 71 FR 13767
Chapter 152	Control of Volatile Organic Compounds from Consumer Products	12/15/2007	5/22/2012, 77 FR 30216.
Chapter 153	Mobile Equipment Repair and Refinishing	2/5/2004	5/26/2005, 70 FR 30367
Chapter 154	Control of Volatile Organic Compounds from Flexible Package Printing	7/20/2010	11/5/2014, 79 FR 65589
Chapter 155	Portable Fuel Container Spillage Control	7/14/2004	2/7/2005, 70 FR 6352	With the exception of the word "or" in Subsection 7C which Maine did not submit as part of the SIP revision.
Chapter 159	Control of Volatile Organic Compounds from Adhesives and Sealants	6/2/2014	11/5/2014, 79 FR 65589
Chapter 161	Graphic Arts-Offset Lithography and Letterpress Printing	4/6/2010	5/22/2012, 77 FR 30216.
Chapter 162	Fiberglass Boat Manufacturing Materials	7/30/2013	5/26/2016, 81 FR 33397
Chapter 164	General Permit Regulation for Concrete Batch Plants	4/27/2014	10/9/2015, 80 FR 61118	All of Chapter 164 is approved with the exception of the "director discretion" provisions in sections 5(C)(2), 5(C)(3)(a), and 5(C)(3)(b), and the opacity provisions in sections 5(A)(10), 5(B)(3), 5(B)(4), 5(E), 5(F)(5) and 5(G)(4), which were formally withdrawn from consideration as part of the SIP.
Vehicle I/M	Vehicle Inspection and Maintenance	7/9/1998	1/10/2001, 66 FR 1871	"Maine Motor Vehicle Inspection Manual," revised in 1998, pages 1-12 through 1-14, and page 2-14, D.1.g.
Vehicle I/M	Vehicle Inspection and Maintenance	7/9/1998	1/10/2001, 66 FR 1871	Maine Motor Vehicle Inspection and Maintenance 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."
38 MRSA § 603-A sub § 2(A)	"An Act To Improve Maine's Air Quality and Reduce Regional Haze at Acadia National Park and Other Federally Designated Class I Areas"	9/12/2009	4/24/2012, 77 FR 24385	Only approving Sec. 1. 38 MRSA § 603-A, sub-§ 2, (2) Prohibitions.
5 MRSA Section 18	Disqualification of Executive Employees from Participation in Certain Matters	7/1/2003	6/18/2018, 83 FR 28157	Conflict of Interest Provisions.
38 MRSA Section 341-C(7)	Board Membership Conflict of Interest	8/11/2000	6/18/2018, 83 FR 28157	Conflict of Interest Provisions.
38 MRSA Section 341-A(3)(D)	Department of Environmental Protection Commissioner	6/15/2011	5/13/2021, 86 FR 26181	Conflict-of-interest provisions.
38 MRSA Section 341-C(2) and 341-C(8)	Board Membership qualifications and requirements and federal standards	9/19/2019	5/13/2021, 86 FR 26181	Conflict-of-interest provisions. Sections 341-C(2) and 341-C(8) are approved except 341-C(8)(A).
Chapter 166	Industrial Cleaning Solvents	8/22/2018	8/7/2019, 84 FR 38558
38 M.R.S. § 585-N as amended by Public Law 2019 , c. 55, § 1	Reformulated gasoline	11/1/2020	6/2/2021, 86 FR 29520	Repeals the section of the statute which requires retailers in York, Cumberland, Sagadahoc, Androscoggin, Kennebec, Knox and Lincoln counties in Maine to only sell reformulated gasoline.

¹ In order to determine the EPA effective date for a specific provision listed in this table, consult the FEDERAL REGISTER notice cited in this column for the particular provision.

(d)EPA-approved State Source specific requirements.

EPA-Approved Maine Source Specific Requirements

Name of source	Permit number	State effective date	EPA approval date²	Explanations
Central Maine Power, W.F. Wyman Station, Cousins Island, Yarmouth, Maine	Department Finding of Fact and Order Air Emission License	1/1/1977	1/8/1982, 47 FR 947
Lincoln Pulp and Paper Company, Kraft Pulp Mill, (Lincoln, Maine)	Air Emission License Renewal; and New License for No. 6 Boiler	3/9/1983	5/1/1985, 50 FR 18483
Portsmouth Naval Shipyard, York County, Kittery, Maine	Air Emission License Amendment #4 A-452-71-F-M	7/25/1997	4/18/2000, 65 FR 20749	VOC RACT Determination issued by ME DEP on July 25, 1997.
Pioneer Plastics Corporation, Androscoggin County, Auburn, Maine	Air Emission License Amendment #3 A-448-71-P-A	6/16/1997	4/18/2000, 65 FR 20749	VOC RACT Determination issued by ME DEP on June 16, 1997.
Champion International Corporation, Hancock County, Bucksport, Maine	Air Emission License Amendment #5 A-22-71-K-A	1/19/1996	4/18/2000, 65 FR 20749	VOC RACT Determination issued by ME DEP on January 18, 1996.
International Paper Company, Franklin County, Jay, Maine	Air Emission License Amendment #8 A-203-71-R-A	10/4/1995	4/18/2000, 65 FR 20749	VOC RACT Determination issued by ME DEP on October 4, 1995.
International Paper Company, Franklin County, Jay, Maine	Air Emission License Amendment #9 A-203-71-S-M	12/13/1995	4/18/2000, 65 FR 20749	VOC RACT Determination issued by ME DEP on December 13, 1995.
James River Corporation, Penobscot County, Old Town, Maine	Air Emission License Minor Revision/ Amendment #6 A-180-71-R-M	12/11/1995	4/18/2000, 65 FR 20749	VOC RACT Determination issued by ME DEP on December 8, 1995.
Lincoln Pulp and Paper Company, Penobscot County, Lincoln, Maine	Air Emission License Amendment #8 A-177-71-J-M	12/19/1995	4/18/2000, 65 FR 20749	VOC RACT Determination issued by ME DEP on December 18, 1995.
S.D. Warren Paper Company, Cumberland County, Westbrook, Maine	Air Emission License Minor Revision/ Amendment #14 A-29-71-Z-M	12/19/1995	4/18/2000, 65 FR 20749	VOC RACT Determination issued by ME DEP on December 18, 1995.
S.D. Warren Paper Company, Somerset County, Skowhegan, Maine	Air Emission License Amendment #14 A-19-71-W-M	10/4/1995	4/18/2000, 65 FR 20749	VOC RACT Determination issued by ME DEP on October 4, 1995.
S.D. Warren Paper Company, Somerset County, Skowhegan, Maine	Air Emission License Amendment #15 A-19-71-Y-M	1/10/1996	4/18/2000, 65 FR 20749	VOC RACT Determination issued by ME DEP on January 9, 1996.
Boise Cascade Corporation, Oxford County, Rumford, Maine	Air Emission License Amendment #11 A-214-71-X-A	12/21/1995	4/18/2000, 65 FR 20749	VOC RACT Determination issued by ME DEP on December 20, 1995.
Bath Iron Works Corporation, Sagadahoc County, Bath, Maine	Departmental Finding of Fact and Order Air Emission License Amendment #10 A-333-71-M-M	4/11/2001	5/20/2002, 67 FR 35439	VOC RACT determination for Bath Iron Works.
United Technologies Pratt & Whitney, York County, North Berwick, Maine	Departmental Finding of Fact and Order Air Emission License Amendment #6 A-453-71-N-M	4/26/2001	5/20/2002, 67 FR 35439	VOC RACT determination for Pratt & Whitney.
United Technologies Pratt & Whitney, York County, North Berwick, Maine	Departmental Finding of Fact and Order Air Emission License Amendment #7 A-453-71-O-M	7/2/2001	5/20/2002, 67 FR 35439	VOC RACT determination for Pratt & Whitney.
Central Maine Power Company, W.F. Wyman Station, Cumberland County, Yarmouth, Maine	Departmental Finding of Fact and Order Air Emission License Amendment #1 A-388-71-C-A	5/18/1995	9/9/2002, 67 FR 57148	Case-specific NO_X RACT. Air emission license A-388-71-C-A, Amendment #1, condition (q) for FPL Energy's (formerly Central Maine Power) W.F. Wyman Station.
Central Maine Power Company, W.F. Wyman Station, Cumberland County, Yarmouth, Maine	Departmental Finding of Fact and Order Air Emission License Amendment #1 A-388-71-D-M	2/16/1996	9/9/2002, 67 FR 57148	Case-specific NO_X RACT. Air emission license A-388-71-D-M, amendment #1, conditions 19 and 23 for FPL Energy's (formerly Central Maine Power) W.F. Wyman Station.
Tree Free Fiber Company, LLC, Kennebec County, Augusta, Maine	Departmental Finding of Fact and Order Air Emission License Amendment #1 A-195-71-G-M	6/12/1996	9/9/2002, 67 FR 57148	Case-specific NO_X RACT. Air emission license A-195-71-G-M, Amendment #1, for Tree Free Fiber Company, LLC, (formerly Statler Industries Inc.).
Tree Free Fiber Company, LLC, Kennebec County, Augusta, Maine	Departmental Finding of Fact and Order Air Emission License Amendment #1 A-195-71-D-A/R	6/16/1995	9/9/2002, 67 FR 57148	Case-specific NO_X RACT. Air emission license A-195-71-D-A/R, section (II)(D), paragraphs (II)(F)(1) and (3), and conditions 12(A), 12(C), (13), (14) and (15) for Tree Free Fiber Company, LLC, (formerly Statler Industries Inc.).
Pioneer Plastics Corporation, Androscoggin County, Auburn, Maine	Departmental Finding of Fact and Order Air Emission License A-448-72-K-A/R	8/23/1995	9/9/2002, 67 FR 57148	Case-specific NO_X RACT. Air emission license A-448-72-K-A/R, paragraphs (II)(D)(2), (II)(D)(3) and conditions (13)(f) and 14(k) for Pioneer Plastics Corporation.
Pioneer Plastics Corporation, Androscoggin County, Auburn, Maine	Departmental Finding of Fact and Order Air Emission License Amendment #2 A-448-71-O-M	3/10/1997	9/9/2002, 67 FR 57148	Case-specific NO_X RACT. Air emission license A-448-71-O-M, Amendment #2, condition (14)(k), for Pioneer Plastics Corporation.
Scott Paper Company, Kennebec County, Winslow, Maine	Departmental Finding of Fact and Order Air Emission License Amendment #2 A-188-72-E-A	11/15/1995	9/9/2002, 67 FR 57148	Case-specific NO_X RACT. Air emission license A-188-72-E-A, Amendment #2, conditions 8, paragraph 1, and 9, paragraphs 1, 2 and 4, for Scott Paper Company.
The Chinet Company, Kennebec County, Waterville, Maine	Departmental Finding of Fact and Order Air Emission License A-416-72-B-A	1/18/1996	9/9/2002, 67 FR 57148	Case-specific NO_X RACT. Air emission license A-416-72-B-A, conditions (l) 1, 2, 3a, 3b, 3c, 3e, and (m) for The Chinet Company.
FMC Corporation-Food Ingredients Division, Knox County, Rockland, Maine	Departmental Finding of Fact and Order Air Emission License Amendment #5 A-366-72-H-A	2/7/1996	9/9/2002, 67 FR 57148	Case-specific NO_X RACT. Air emission license A-366-72-H-A, Amendment #5, conditions 3, 4, 5, 7, 9, 11, 12, 15, 16, and 18 for FMC Corporation-Food Ingredients Division.
Dragon Products Company, Inc., Knox County, Thomaston, Maine	Departmental Finding of Fact and Order Air Emission License Amendment #5 A-326-72-N-A	6/5/1996	9/9/2002, 67 FR 57148	Case-specific NO_X RACT.
Dragon Products Company, Inc., Knox County, Thomaston, Maine	Departmental Finding of Fact and Order Air Emission License Amendment #7 A-326-71-P-M	3/5/1997	9/9/2002, 67 FR 57148	Case-specific NO_X RACT.
S.D. Warren Paper Company, Cumberland County, Westbrook, Maine	Departmental Finding of Fact and Order Air Emission License Amendment #13 A-29-71-Y-A	6/12/1996	9/9/2002, 67 FR 57148	Case-specific NO_X RACT. Air emission license A-29-71-Y-A, Amendment #13, conditions (k)2, (k)3, (q)8 and (p) for S.D. Warren Company.
Mid-Maine Waste Action Corporation, Androscoggin County, Auburn, Maine	Departmental Finding of Fact and Order Air Emission License Amendment #2 A-378-72-E-A	10/16/1996	9/9/2002, 67 FR 57148	Case-specific NO_X RACT.
Portsmouth Naval Shipyard, York County, Kittery, Maine	Departmental Finding of Fact and Order Air Emission License Amendment #2 A-452-71-D-A	10/21/1996	9/9/2002, 67 FR 57148	Case-specific NO_X RACT. Air emission license A-452-71-D-A, Amendment #2, conditions 3, 4, 5, 7, 9, 11, 16, 17, 18, 19, and 20 for Portsmouth Naval Shipyard.
Portsmouth Naval Shipyard, York County, Kittery, Maine	Departmental Finding of Fact and Order Air Emission License Amendment #4 A-452-71-F-M	7/25/1997	9/9/2002, 67 FR 57148	Case-specific NO_X RACT. Air emission license A-452-71-F-M, Amendment #4, condition 4 for Portsmouth Naval Shipyard.
Maine Energy Recovery Company, York County, Biddeford, Maine	Departmental Finding of Fact and Order Air Emission License Amendment #4 A-46-71-L-A	11/12/1996	9/9/2002, 67 FR 57148	Case-specific NO_X RACT.
Katahdin Paper Company	A-406-77-3-M	7/8/2009	4/24/2012, 77 FR 24385	Approving license conditions (16) A, B, G, and H.
Rumford Paper Company	A-214-77-9-M	1/8/2010	4/24/2012, 77 FR 24385
Verso Bucksport, LLC	A-22-77-5-M	11/2/2010	4/24/2012, 77 FR 24385
Woodland Pulp, LLC	A-214-77-2-M	11/2/2010	4/24/2012, 77 FR 24385
FPL Energy Wyman, LLC & Wyman IV, LLC	A-388-77-2-M	11/2/2010	4/24/2012, 77 FR 24385
S. D. Warren Company	A-19-77-5-M	11/2/2010	4/24/2012, 77 FR 24385
Verso Androscoggin, LLC	A-203-77-11-M	11/2/2010	4/24/2012, 77 FR 24385
Red Shield Environmental, LLC	A-180-77-1-A	11/29/2007	4/24/2012, 77 FR 24385
Reckitt Benckiser's Air Wick Air Freshener Single Phase Aerosol Spray	Alternative Control Plan	4/23/2013	7/19/2017, 82 FR 33014	Issued pursuant to Chapter 152 Control of Volatile Organic Compounds from Consumer Products.

² In order to determine the EPA effective date for a specific provision listed in this table, consult the FEDERAL REGISTER notice cited in this column for the particular provision.

(e)Nonregulatory.

Maine Non Regulatory

Name of non regulatory SIP provision	Applicable geographic or nonattainment area	State submittal date/effective date	EPA approved date³	Explanations
Impact of Projected Growth for Next 10 Years on Air Quality for Maine Standard Metropolitan Statistical Areas	Maine's Standard Metropolitan Statistical Areas	6/26/1974	4/29/1975, 40 FR 18726
Incinerator Emission Standard-Regulation Implementation Plan Change, Findings of Fact and Order	Maine	5/21/1975	4/10/1978, 43 FR 14964	Revision to incinerator particulate emission standard which would exempt wood waste cone burners from the plan until 1980.
Incinerator Emission Standard-Regulation and Implementation Plan Change, Findings of Fact and Order	Maine	9/24/1975	4/10/1978, 43 FR 14964	Revision to incinerator particulate emission standard which would exempt municipal waste cone burners from the plan until 1980.
Air Quality Surveillance	Maine	3/10/1978	3/23/1979, 44 FR 17674	Revision to Chapter 5 of the SIP.
New Sources and Modifications	Maine	3/10/1978	3/23/1979, 44 FR 17674	Revision to Chapter 6 of the SIP.
Review of New Sources and Modifications	Maine	12/19/1979	1/30/1980, 45 FR 6784	Revision to Chapter 6 of the SIP.
Revisions to State Air Implementation Plan as Required by the Federal Clean Air Act	Maine	3/28/1979	2/19/1980, 45 FR 10766	Includes Control Strategies for Particulates, Carbon Monoxide, and ozone.
Plan for Public Involvement in Federally Funded Air Pollution Control Activities	Maine	5/28/1980	9/9/1980, 45 FR 59314	A plan to provide for public involvement in federally funded air pollution control activities.
Air Quality Surveillance	Maine	7/1/1980	1/22/1981, 46 FR 6941	Revision to Chapter 5 of the SIP.
Attain and Maintain the NAAQS for Lead	Maine	11/5/1980	8/27/1981, 46 FR 43151	Control Strategy for Lead. Revision to Chapter 2.5.
Establishment of Air Quality Control Sub-Region	Metropolitan Portland Air Quality Control Region	10/30/1975	1/8/1982, 47 FR 947	Department Findings of Fact and Order-Sulfur Dioxide Control Strategy.
Sulfur Dioxide Control Strategy-Low Sulfur Fuel Regulation	Portland-Peninsula Air Quality Control Region	10/30/1975	1/8/1982, 47 FR 947	Department Findings of Fact and Order-Implementation Plan Revision.
Letter from the Maine DEP documenting the December 1990 survey conducted to satisfy the 5 percent demonstration requirement in order to justify the 3500 gallon capacity cut-off in Chapter 112	Maine	6/3/1991	2/3/1992, 57 FR 3046.
Withdrawal of Air Emission Licenses for: Pioneer Plastics; Eastern Fine Paper; and S.D. Warren, Westbrook	Maine	10/3/1990	2/3/1992, 57 FR 3046	Department of Environmental Protection Letter dated December 5, 1989, withdrawing three source-specific licenses as of October 3, 1990.
Portions of Chapter 1 entitled "Regulations for the Processing of Applications"	Maine	2/8/1984	3/23/1993, 58 FR 15422.
Review of New Sources and Modifications	Maine	11/6/1989	3/23/1993, 58 FR 15422	Revision to Chapter 6 of the SIP.
Letter from the Maine DEP regarding implementation of BACT	Maine	5/1/1989	3/23/1993, 58 FR 15422.
Review of New Sources and Modifications	Maine	11/2/1990	3/18/1994, 59 FR 12853	Revision to Chapter 6 of the SIP.
Joint Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) Among: City of Presque Isle; ME DOT and ME DEP	City of Presque Isle, Maine	3/11/1991	1/12/1995, 60 FR 2885	Part B of the MOU which the Maine Department of Environmental Protection (ME DEP) entered into with the City of Presque Isle, and the Maine Department of Transportation (ME DOT).
Maine State Implementation Plan to Attain the NAAQS for Particulate Matter (PM10) Presque Isle Maine	City of Presque Isle, Maine	8/14/1991	1/12/1995, 60 FR 2885	An attainment plan and demonstration which outlines Maine's control strategy for attainment of the PM10 NAAQS and implement RACM and RACT requirements for Presque Isle.
Memorandum of Understanding among: City of Presque Isle; ME DOT and ME DEP	City of Presque Isle, Maine	5/25/1994	8/30/1995, 60 FR 45056	Revisions to Part B of the MOU which the ME DEP entered into (and effective) on May 25, 1994, with the City of Presque Isle, and the ME DOT.
Maintenance Demonstration and Contingency Plan for Presque Isle	City of Presque Isle, Maine	4/27/1994	8/30/1995, 60 FR 45056	A maintenance demonstration and contingency plan which outline Main's control strategy maintenance of the PM10 NAAQS and contingency measures and provision for Presque Isle.
Letter from the Maine DEP dated July 7, 1994, submitting Small Business Technical Assistance Program	Maine	7/7/1994	9/12/1995, 60 FR 47285	Letter from the Maine Department of Environmental Protection submitting a revision to the Maine SIP.
Revisions to the SIP for the Small Business Stationary Source Technical and Environmental Compliance Assistance Program	Maine Statewide	5/12/1994	9/12/1995, 60 FR 47285	Revisions to the SIP for the Small Business Stationary Source Technical and Environmental Compliance Assistance Program Dated July 12, 1994 and effective on May 11, 1994.
Corrected page number 124 of the Small Business Stationary Source Technical and Environmental Compliance Assistance Program SIP	Maine	8/16/1994	9/12/1995, 60 FR 47285	Letter from ME DEP dated August 16, 1994 submitting a corrected page to the July 12, 1994 SIP revision.
Negative Declaration for Synthetic Organic Chemical Manufacturing Industry Distillation and Reactors Control Technique Guideline Categories	Maine Statewide	11/15/1994	4/18/2000, 65 FR 20749	Letter from ME DEP dated November 15, 1994 stating a negative declaration for the Synthetic Organic Chemical Manufacturing Industry Distillation and Reactors Control Technique Guideline Categories.
Letter from the Maine Department of Environmental Protection regarding Control of Motor Vehicle Pollution (Inspection and Maintenance Program)	Greater Portland Metropolitan Statistical Area	11/19/1998	1/10/2001, 66 FR 1875	Letter from the Maine Department of Environmental Protection dated November 19, 1998 submitting a revision to the Maine SIP.
State of Maine Implementation Plan for Inspection/Maintenance dated November 11, 1998	Greater Portland Metropolitan Statistical Area	11/11/1998	1/10/2001, 66 FR 1875	Maine Motor Vehicle Inspection and Maintenance Program.
Letter from the Maine DEP submitting additional technical support and an enforcement plan for Chapter 119 as an amendment to the SIP	Southern Maine	5/29/2001	3/6/2002, 67 FR 10099	Letter from the Maine Department of Environmental Protection dated May 29, 2001 submitting additional technical support and an enforcement plan for Chapter 119 as an amendment to the State Implementation Plan.
Application for a Waiver of Federally-Preempted Gasoline Standards	Southern Maine	5/25/2001	3/6/2002, 67 FR 10099	Additional technical support.
Letter from the Maine DEP dated July 1, 1997, submitting case-specific NO_X RACT determinations	Maine	7/1/1997	9/9/2002, 67 FR 57148	Letter from the Maine Department of Environmental Protection submitting a revision to the Maine SIP.
Letter from the Maine DEP dated October 9, 1997, submitting case-specific NO_X RACT determinations	Maine	10/9/1997	9/9/2002, 67 FR 57148	Letter from the Maine Department of Environmental Protection submitting a revision to the Maine SIP.
Letter from the Maine DEP dated August 14, 1998, submitting case-specific NO_X RACT determinations	Maine	8/14/1998	9/9/2002, 67 FR 57148	Letter from the Maine Department of Environmental Protection submitting a revision to the Maine SIP.
Chapter 127 Basis Statement	Maine	12/31/2000	4/28/2005, 70 FR 21959.
Correspondence from Maine DEP indicating which portions of Chapter 137 should not be incorporated into the State's SIP	Maine	6/6/2006	11/21/2007, 72 FR 65462	Correspondence from David W. Wright of the Maine DEP indicating which portions of Chapter 137 Emission Statements should not be incorporated into the State's SIP.
State of Maine MAPA 1 form for Chapter 139 Transportation Conformity	Maine nonattainment areas, and attainment areas with a maintenance plan	9/10/2007	2/08/2008, 73 FR 7465	Certification that the Attorney General approved the Rule as to form and legality.
Amendment to Chapter 141 Conformity of General Federal Actions	Maine nonattainment areas, and attainment areas with a maintenance plan	4/19/2007	2/20/2008, 73 FR 9203	Maine Department of Environmental Protection amended its incorporation-by-reference within Chapter 141.2 to reflect EPA's revision to the Federal General Conformity Rule for fine particulate matter promulgated on July 17, 2006 (71 FR 40420-40427); specifically 40 CFR 51.852 Definitions and 40 CFR 51.853 Applicability.
State of Maine MAPA 1 form for Chapter 102 Open Burning Regulation	Maine	1/3/2003	2/21/2008, 73 FR 9459	Certification that the Attorney General approved the Rule as to form and legality.
Submittal to meet Clean Air Act Section 110(a)(2) Infrastructure Requirements for the 1997 8-Hour Ozone National Ambient Air Quality Standard	State of Maine	1/3/2008	7/8/2011, 76 FR 40258	This action addresses the following Clean Air Act requirements: 110(a)(2)(A), (B), (C), (D)(ii), (E), (F), (G), (H), (J), (K), (L), and (M).
Maine Regional Haze SIP and its supplements	Statewide	12/9/2010 supplements submitted 9/14/2011 11/9/2011	4/24/2012, 77 FR 24385
Reasonably Available Control Technology Demonstration (RACT) for the 1997 8-hour Ozone National Ambient Air Quality Standard	Statewide	Submitted 8/27/2009	5/22/2012, 77 FR 30216.
Submittal to meet Section 110(a)(2) Infrastructure Requirements for the 1997 PM_2.5 NAAQS	Statewide	9/10/2008; supplement submitted 6/1/2011	10/16/2012, 77 FR 63228	This submittal is approved with respect to the following CAA elements or portions thereof: 110(a)(2) (B), (C) (enforcement program only), (D)(i)(I), (D)(i)(II) (visibility only), (E)(i), (E)(iii), (F), (G), (H), (J) (consultation and public notification only), (K), (L), and (M).
Submittal to meet Section 110(a)(2) Infrastructure Requirements for the 2006 PM_2.5 NAAQS	Statewide	7/27/2009; supplement submitted 6/1/2011	10/16/2012, 77 FR 63228	This submittal is approved with respect to the following CAA elements or portions thereof: 110(a)(2) (B), (C) (enforcement program only), (D)(i)(I), (D)(i)(II) (visibility only), (E)(i), (E)(iii), (F), (G), (H), (J) (consultation and public notification only), (K), (L), and (M).
Negative Declarations for Large Appliance Coatings and Automobile and Light-Duty Truck Assembly Coatings Control Technique Guidelines	Maine Statewide	4/23/2013	5/26/2016, 81 FR 33397
Transport SIP for the 2008 Ozone Standard	Statewide	Submitted 10/26/2015	10/13/2016, 81 FR 70632	State submitted a transport SIP for the 2008 ozone standard which shows it does not significantly contribute to ozone nonattainment or maintenance in any other state. EPA approved this submittal as meeting the requirements of Clean Air Act Section 110(a)(2)(D)(i)(I).
Transport SIP for the 1997 Ozone Standard	Statewide	Submitted 4/24/2008	4/10/2017, 82 FR 17124	State submitted a transport SIP for the 1997 ozone standards which shows it does not significantly contribute to ozone nonattainment or maintenance in any other state. EPA approved this submittal as meeting the requirements of Clean Air Act Section 110(a)(2)(D)(i)(I).
Demonstration of Compliance with the Comparable Measures Requirement of CAA section 184(b)(2)	York, Cumberland, and Sagadahoc Counties	4/13/2016	7/14/2017, 82 FR 32480	Emission calculations and narrative associated with Stage II Decommissioning SIP revision.
Regional Haze 5-Year Progress Report	Statewide	2/23/2016	9/19/2017, 82 FR 43699	Progress report for the first regional haze planning period ending in 2018.
Submittal to meet Clean Air Act Section 110(a)(2) Infrastructure Requirements for the 2008 Lead (Pb) National Ambient Air Quality Standard	State of Maine	8/21/2012	6/18/2018, 83 FR 28157	This action addresses the following Clean Air Act requirements: 110(a)(2)(A), (B), (C), (D), (E) except for State Boards, (F), (G), (H), (J), (K), (L), and (M).
Submittal to meet Clean Air Act Section 110(a)(2) Infrastructure Requirements for the 2008 8-Hour Ozone National Ambient Air Quality Standard	State of Maine	6/7/2013	6/18/2018, 83 FR 28157	This action addresses the following Clean Air Act requirements: 110(a)(2)(A), (B), (C), (D) except for D(1), (E) except for State Boards, (F), (G), (H), (J), (K), (L), and (M).
Submittal to meet Clean Air Act Section 110(a)(2) Infrastructure Requirements for the 2010 Nitrogen Dioxide (NO₂) National Ambient Air Quality Standard	State of Maine	4/23/2013	6/18/2018, 83 FR 28157	This action addresses the following Clean Air Act requirements: 110(a)(2)(A), (B), (C), (D) except for D(1), (E) except for State Boards, (F), (G), (H), (J), (K), (L), and (M).
Interstate Transport SIP to meet Infrastructure Requirements for the 2010 1-hour NO₂ NAAQS	Statewide	2/21/2018	8/13/2018, 83 FR 39892	This approval addresses Prongs 1 and 2 of CAA section 110(a)(2)(D)(i)(I) only.
Submittals to meet Section 110(a)(2) Infrastructure Requirements for the 2012 PM_2.5 NAAQS	Statewide	7/6/2016	10/1/2018, 83 FR 49295	These submittals are approved with respect to the following CAA elements or portions thereof: 110(a)(2) (A), (B), (C), (D), (E)(i), (F), (G), (H), (J), (K), (L), and (M), and conditionally approved with respect to (E)(ii) regarding State Boards and Conflicts of Interest.
Submittal to meet Clean Air Act Section 110(a)(2) Infrastructure Requirements for the 2010 Sulfur Dioxide (SO₂) National Ambient Air Quality Standards.	State of Maine	4/19/2017	4/30/2019, 84 FR 18142	This submittal is approved with respect to the following CAA elements or portions thereof: 110(a)(2)(A), (B), (C), (D), (E)(i), (F), (G), (H), (J), (K), (L), and (M), and conditionally approved with respect to E(ii) regarding State Boards and Conflicts of Interest.
Reasonably Available Control Technology (RACT) for the 2008 8-hour Ozone National Ambient Air Quality Standard	Statewide	Submitted 9/4/2018	8/7/2019, 84 FR 38558
Portland Area Second 10-Year Limited Maintenance Plans for 1997 Ozone NAAQS	Portland Area	2/18/2020	10/14/2020, 85 FR 64969	2nd maintenance plan for 1997 ozone standard.
Midcoast Area Second 10-Year Limited Maintenance Plans for 1997 Ozone NAAQS	Midcoast area	2/18/2020	10/14/2020, 85 FR 64969	2nd maintenance plan for 1997 ozone standard.
Submittal to meet Clean Air Act Section 110(a)(2) Infrastructure Requirements for the 2015 Ozone National Ambient Air Quality Standard	Statewide	2/14/2020	5/13/2021, 86 FR 26181	This submittal is approved with respect to the following CAA elements or portions thereof: 110(a)(2)(A); (B); (C); (D), except (D)(i)(I); (E); (F); (G); (H); (J); (K); (L); and (M).
Conflict of Interest Statute	Statewide	Submitted 9/4/2019	5/13/2021, 86 FR 26181	This submittal converts to full approval pre-existing conditional approvals for CAA section 110(a)(2)(E)(ii), regarding State Boards and Conflict of interest for the following standards: 2008 Lead, 2008 Ozone, 2010 NO₂, 2010 SO₂, 1997 PM_2.5, 2006 PM_2.5, and 2012 PM_2.5.
Negative declaration for the 2016 Control Techniques Guidelines for the Oil and Natural Gas Industry for the 2008 and 2015 ozone standards	Statewide	5/18/2020	5/13/2021, 86 FR 26181	Letter from ME DEP dated May 18, 2020, stating a negative declaration for the 2016 Control Techniques Guidelines for the Oil and Natural Gas Industry.

³ In order to determine the EPA effective date for a specific provision listed in this table, consult the FEDERAL REGISTER notice cited in this column for the particular provision.

40 C.F.R. §52.1020

73 FR 56973 , Oct. 1, 2008, as amended at 76 FR 40257 , July 8, 2011; 76 FR 49671 , Aug. 11, 2011; 77 FR 24390 , Apr. 24, 2012; 77 FR 30217 , May 22, 2012; 77 FR 63232 , Oct. 16, 2012; 79 FR 35698 , June 24, 2014; 79 FR 65589 , Nov. 5, 2014; 80 FR 61118 , Oct. 9, 2015; 80 FR 73122 , Nov. 24, 2015; 81 FR 33397 , May 26, 2016; 81 FR 50357 , Aug. 1, 2016; 81 FR 70632 , Oct. 13, 2016; 82 FR 17126 , Apr. 10, 2017; 82 FR 20259 , May 1, 2017; 82 FR 32482 , July 14, 2017; 82 FR 33013 , 33016, July 19, 2017; 82 FR 42235 , Sept. 7, 2017; 82 FR 43701 , Sept. 19, 2017; 83 FR 28160 , June 18, 2018; 83 FR 39894 , Aug. 13, 2018; 83 FR 49296 , Oct. 1, 2018; 84 FR 18144 , Apr. 30, 2019; 84 FR 38560 , Aug. 7, 2019; 85 FR 64970 , Oct. 14, 2020; 86 FR 26183 , May 13, 2021; 86 FR 29522 , June 2, 2021; 86 FR 60775 , Nov. 4, 2021

81 FR 33397 , 5/26/2016; 81 FR 50357 , 9/30/2016; 81 FR 70632 , 11/14/2016; 82 FR 17126 , 5/10/2017; 82 FR 20259 , 6/30/2017; 82 FR 32482 , 8/14/2017; 82 FR 33013 , 8/18/2017; 82 FR 33016 , 9/18/2017; 82 FR 42235 , 10/10/2017; 82 FR 43701 , 10/19/2017; 83 FR 28160 , 7/18/2018; 83 FR 39894 , 9/12/2018; 83 FR 49296 , 10/31/2018; 84 FR 18144 , 5/30/2019; 84 FR 38560 , 9/6/2019; 85 FR 64970 , 11/13/2020; 86 FR 26183 , 5/13/2021; 86 FR 29522 , 7/2/2021