{"data":{"id":"us/40-cfr-52.1031","jurisdiction":"us","citation":"40 CFR 52.1031","heading":"EPA-approved Maine regulations.","body":"The following table identifies the State regulations which have been submitted to and approved by EPA as revisions to the Maine State Implementation Plan. This table is for informational purposes only and does not have any independent regulatory effect. To determine regulatory requirements for a specific situation consult the plan identified in § 52.1020. To the extent that this table conflicts with §§ 52.1020, 52.1020 governs.\nTable 52.1031—EPA-Approved Rules and Regulations\nState citation Title/Subject Date adopted by State Date approved by EPA Federal Register citation 52.1020\nChapter:\n1 Regulations for the Processing of Applications. 02/08/84 03/23/93 58 FR 15430 (c)(26) Portions of chapter 1.\n100 5/7/79 1/3/80 45 FR 6784 (c)(10) PSD Plan Only.\n100 Definitions Regulations 12/24/79 2/19/80 45 FR 10766 (c)(11)\n2/6/80\n100 Definitions. 10/3/89 3/23/93 58 FR 15430 (c)(26) All except for the definition of VOC in chapter 100(76). Note that this definition is approved in another paragraph below. In addition, Maine withdrew the definition of fuel burning equipment in chapter 100(29) from its SIP submittal. This definition is approved in another paragraph below.\n(c)(27) Approval of definition of VOC in chapter 100(76) only.\n100 Definitions Regulations 11/26/91 6/21/93 58 FR 33768 (c)(31) Revised “volatile organic compound (VOC)” and “federally enforceable.” Added “particulate matter emissions” and “PM10 emissions.”\n100 Definitions 7/10/90 3/18/94 59 FR 12855 (c)(29) Changes to the following definitions: Actual emissions, baseline concentration and fuel burning equipment in Chapter 100(1), (9), and (29).\n100 Definitions 1/6/93 6/17/94 59 FR 31157 (c)(33) Revised to add definitions associated with VOC RACT rules.\n100 Definitions 11/10/93 1/10/95 60 FR 2526 (c)(34) Revised to add definitions associated with emission statement rules.\n100 Definitions 6/22/94 6/29/95 60 FR 33734 36 Gasoline marketing definitions added\n100 Definitions Regulation 6/22/94 2/14/96 61 FR 5694 (c)(37) Addition of 1990 Part D NSR and other CAAA requirements.\n100 Definitions 7/19/95 10/15/96 61 FR 53639 (c)(42) Definition of “VOC” revised.\n100 Definitions 12/1/2005 11/21/07 72 FR 65462 (c)(62) Revised to add definitions associated with SIP submittals made between 7/19/95 and 12/1/05.\n101 Visible Emissions 10/10/79 2/17/82 47 FR 6829 (c)(17)\n102 Open Burning 1/31/72 5/31/72 37 FR 10842 (b)\n102 Open Burning 3/17/05 2/21/08 73 FR 9459 (c)(61)\n103 Fuel Burning Equipment Particulate Emission Standard 1/31/72 5/31/72 37 FR 10842 (b)\n1/24/83 2/26/85 50 FR 7770 (c)(19)\n104 Incinerator Particulate Emission Standard 1/31/72 5/31/72 37 FR 10842 (b)\n105 General Process Source Particulate Emission Standard 1/31/72 5/31/72 37 FR 10842 (b)\n106 Low Sulfur Fuel 1/31/72 5/31/72 37 FR 10842 (b)\n2/08/78 1/8/82 47 FR 947 (c)(15) Revised limits for Portland Peninsula only.\n107 Sulfur Dioxide Emission Standards for Sulfite Pulp Mills 1/31/72 5/31/72 37 FR 10842 (b)\n109 Emergency Episode Regulation 1/31/72 5/31/72 37 FR 10842 (b)\n109 Emergency Episode Regulation 8/14/91 1/12/95 60 FR 2887 (c)(28) Revisions which incorporate the PM10 alert, warning, and emergency levels.\n110 Ambient Air Quality Standards 5/7/79 1/30/80 45 FR 6784 (c)(10)\n110 Ambient Air Quality Standards 10/25/89 3/23/93 58 FR 15430 (c)(26) All of chapter 110 except for chapter 110(2) which is approved in another paragraph, below. Note that Maine did not submit its Chromium standard in chapter 110(12) for approval.\n(c)(27) Chapter 110(2) only.\n110 Ambient Air Quality Standards 7/10/90 3/18/94 59 FR 12855 (c)(29) Addition of NO2 increments for class I and II areas in Chapter 110(10). Note that class III increment in Chapter 110(10)(C)(3) is not part of submittal.\n110 Ambient Air Quality Standards 7/24/96 3/22/04 69 FR 13231 (c)(52) Adopts PSD increments based on PM10, in place of increments based on TSP.\n111 Petroleum Liquid Storage Vapor Control 5/7/79 2/19/80 45 FR 10766 (c)(11)\n9/27/89 2/3/92 57 FR 3948 (c)(30)\n112 Petroleum Liquids Transfer Recovery 2/19/80 45 FR 10766 (c)(11)\n5/7/79 3/5/82 47 FR 9462 (c)(16) Irving Oil, Searsport exempted.\n7/22/86 2/2/87 52 FR 3117 (c)(22) Bulk Gasoline Terminal Test methods.\n5/22/91 2/3/92 57 FR 3948 (c)(30) The exemption for Irving Oil Corporation in Searsport, Maine incorporated by reference at 40 CFR 52.1020(c)(16) is removed.\n112 Petroleum liquids transfer recover 6/22/94 6/29/95 60 FR 33734 36 Deleted exemption for tank trucks less than 3500 gallons.\n112 Gasoline Bulk Terminals 7/19/95 10/15/96 61 FR 53639 (c)(42) Emission limit lowered from 80 mg/l to 35 mg/l.\n113 Growth Offset Regulation 5/7/79 2/19/80 45 FR 10766 (c)(11) Part of New Source Review program.\n12/18/85 12/23/86 51 FR 45886 (c)(21) Deletes Thomaston.\n113 Growth Offset Regulation 10/25/89 3/23/93 58 FR 15430 (c)(26)\n113 Growth Offset Regulation 7/10/90 3/18/94 59 FR 12855 (c)(29) Change to Chapter 113(II)(A) to include NO2.\n113 Growth Offset Regulation 6/22/94 2/14/96 61 FR 5694 (c)(37) Addition of 1990 Part D NSR requirements.\n114 Classification of Air Quality Control Regions 5/7/79 1/30/80 45 FR 6874 (c)(10)\n114 Designation of Air Quality Control Regions 10/25/89 3/23/93 58 FR 15430 (c)(26) All except for chapter 114(11) and (111) which are approved in another paragraph below.\n(c)(27) Chapter 114(11)and (111) only.\n114 Classification of Air Quality Control Regions 4/27/94 Aug. 30, 1995 60 FR 45060 (c)(40) Revision to remove Presque Isle as nonattainment for PM10.\n115 Emission License Regulation. 5/7/79 1/30/80 45 FR 6784 (c)(10) PSD\n12/24/79 2/19/80 45 FR 10766 (c)(11) New Source Review.\n10/25/89 3/23/93 58 FR 15430 (c)(26) Note Maine did not submit references to nonregulated pollutants for approval. Also note that this chapter was formerly chapter 108.\n115 Emission License Regulation 7/10/90 3/18/94 59 FR 12855 (c)(29) Changes to Chapter 115(I)(B), (VII)(A), VII)(B)(3), and (VII)(D)(3) to remove Chapter 108 and to incorporate NO2 increments requirements.\n115 Emission License Regulation 6/22/94 2/14/96 61 FR 5694 (c)(37) Addition of 1990 Part D NSR and other CAAA requirements.\n116 Prohibited Dispersion Techniques. 10/25/89 3/23/93 58 FR 15430 (c)(26)\n117 Source Surveillance 8/9/88 3/21/89 54 FR 11525 24\n118 Gasoline Dispensing Facilities 6/22/94 6/29/95 60 FR 33734 36\n7/19/95 10/15/96 61 FR 53639 (c)(43) Stage II vapor recovery requirements added.\n119 Motor Vehicle Fuel Volatility Limit 6/1/00 3/6/02 67 FR 10100 (c)(49) Controls fuel volatility in the State. 7.8 psi RVP fuel required in 7 southern counties.\n120 Gasoline Tank Trucks 6/22/94 6/29/95 60 FR 33734 35\n123 Paper Coater Regulation 9/27/89 2/3/92 57 FR 3949 (c)(30) The operating permits for S.D. Warren of Westbrook, Eastern Fine Paper of Brewer, and Pioneer Plastics of Auburn incorporated by reference at 40 CFR § 52.1020 (c)(11), (c)(11), and (c)(18), respectively, are withdrawn.\n126 Capture Efficiency Test Procedures 5/22/91 3/22/93 58 FR 15282 (c)(32)\n127 New Motor Vehicle Emission Standards 12/31/00 4/28/05 70 FR 21962 (c)(58) Low emission vehicle program, with no ZEV requirements. Program achieves 90% of full LEV benefits.\n129 Surface coating Facilities 1/6/93 6/17/94 59 FR 31157 (c)(33) Includes surface coating of: Cans, fabric, vinyl, metal furniture, flatwood paneling, and miscellaneous metal parts and products.\n130 Solvent Degreasers 1/6/93 6/17/94 59 FR 31157 (c)(33)\n130 Solvent Cleaners 6/17/04 5/26/05 70 FR 30369 (c)(54)\n131 Cutback and Emulsified Asphalt 1/6/93 6/17/94 59 FR 31157 (c)(33)\n132 Graphic Arts: Rotogravure and Flexography 1/6/93 6/17/94 59 FR 31157 (c)(33)\n133 Gasoline Bulk Plants 6/22/94 6/29/95 60 FR 33734 36\n134 Reasonably Available Control Technology for Facilities that Emit Volatile Organic Compounds 2/8/95 4/18/00 65 FR 20753 (c)(45) Regulation fully approved for the following counties: York, Sagadahoc, Cumberland, Androscoggin, Kennebec, Knox, Lincoln, Hancock, Waldo, Aroostook, Franklin, Oxford, and Piscataquis. Regulation granted a limited approval for Washington, Somerset, and Penobscot Counties.\n134 Reasonably Available Control Technology for Facilities that Emit Volatile Organic Compounds 2/25/97 4/18/00 65 FR 20753 (c)(45) VOC RACT determination for JJ Nissen Baking Company.\n134 Reasonably Available Control Technology for Facilities that Emit Volatile Organic Compounds 7/23/97 10/27/97 4/18/00 65 FR 20753 (c)(45) VOC RACT determination for Prime Tanning.\n134 Reasonably Available Control Technology for Facilities that Emit Volatile Organic Compounds 7/25/97 4/18/00 65 FR 20753 (c)(45) VOC RACT determination for Portsmouth Naval Shipyard.\n134 Reasonably Available Control Technology for Facilities that Emit Volatile Organic Compounds 12/5/96 10/20/97 4/18/00 65 FR 20753 (c)(45) VOC RACT determination for Dexter Shoe.\n134 Reasonably Available Control Technology for Facilities that Emit Volatile Organic Compounds 6/16/97 4/18/00 65 FR 20753 (c)(45) VOC RACT determination for Pioneer Plastics.\n134 Reasonably Available Control Technology for Facilities that Emit Volatile Organic Compounds 1/4/96 4/18/00 65 FR 20753 (c)(45) VOC RACT determination for Georgia Pacific.\n134 Reasonably Available Control Technology for Facilities that Emit Volatile Organic Compounds 1/18/96 4/18/00 65 FR 20753 (c)(45) VOC RACT determination for Champion International.\n134 Reasonably Available Control Technology for Facilities that Emit Volatile Organic Compounds 10/4/95 12/13/95 4/18/00 65 FR 20753 (c)(45) VOC RACT determination for International Paper.\n134 Reasonably Available Control Technology for Facilities that Emit Volatile Organic Compounds 12/8/95 4/18/00 65 FR 20753 (c)(45) VOC RACT determination for James River.\n134 Reasonably Available Control Technology for Facilities that Emit Volatile Organic Compounds 12/18/95 4/18/00 65 FR 20754 (c)(45) VOC RACT determination for Lincoln Pulp and Paper.\n134 Reasonably Available Control Technology for Facilities that Emit Volatile Organic Compounds 12/18/95 4/18/00 65 FR 20754 (c)(45) VOC RACT determination for SD Warren Paper Company's Westbrook, Maine facility.\n134 Reasonably Available Control Technology for Facilities that Emit Volatile Organic Compounds 10/4/95 1/9/96 4/18/00 65 FR 20754 (c)(45) VOC RACT determination for SD Warren Paper Company's Skowhegan, Maine facility.\n134 Reasonably Available Control Technology for Facilities that Emit Volatile Organic Compounds 12/20/95 4/18/00 65 FR 20754 (c)(45) VOC RACT determination for Boise Cascade.\n134 Reasonably available control technology for facilities that emit volatile organic compounds 4/11/01 5/20/02 67 FR 35441 (c)(51) VOC RACT determination for Bath Iron Works.\n134 Reasonably available control technology for facilities that emit volatile organic compounds 4/26/01 7/2/01 5/20/02 67 FR 35441 (c)(51) VOC RACT determination for Pratt \u0026 Whitney.\n134 Reasonably available control technology for facilities that emit volatile organic compounds 5/10/01 5/20/02 67 FR 35441 (c)(51) VOC RACT determination for Moosehead Manufacturing's Dover-Foxcroft plant.\nReasonably available control technology for facilities that emit volatile organic compounds 5/10/01 5/20/02 67 FR 35441 (c)(51) VOC RACT determination for Moosehead Manufacturing's Monson plant.\n137 Emission Statements 12/17/04 11/21/07 72 FR 65462 (c)(62) Revised to incorporate changes required by EPA's consolidated emissions reporting rule. The entire rule is approved with the exception of HAP and greenhouse gas reporting requirements which were not included in the state's SIP revision request.\n138 Reasonably Available Control Technology For Facilities That Emit Nitrogen Oxides 8/3/94 December 26, 1995 60 FR 66755 (c)(41) Affects sources only in Oxford, Franklin, Somerset, Piscataquis, Penobscot, Washington, Aroostook, Hancock and Waldo Counties (excepted portions of rule include Sections 1.A.1. and 3.B.).\n138 NOX RACT 8/3/94 9/9/02 67 FR 57154 (c)(46) Affects sources in York, Cumberland, Sagadahoc, Androscoggin, Kennebec, Lincoln, and Knox counties.\n138 NOX RACT 5/18/95 \u0026 2/16/96 9/9/02 67 FR 57154 (c)(47) Case-specific NOX RACT for FPL Energy's (formerly Central Maine Power) W.F. Wyman Station.\n138 NOX RACT 6/16/95 \u0026 6/12/96 9/9/02 67 FR 57154 (c)(47) Case-specific NOX RACT for Tree Free Fiber Company, LLC. (formerly Statler Tissue).\n138 NOX RACT 8/23/95 \u0026 3/10/97 9/9/02 67 FR 57154 (c)(47) Case-specific NOX RACT for Pioneer Plastics Corporation.\n138 NOX RACT 11/15/95 9/9/02 67 FR 57154 (c)(47) Case-specific NOX RACT for Scott Paper Company.\n138 NOX RACT 1/18/96 9/9/02 67 FR 57154 (c)(47) Case-specific NOX RACT for Chinet Company.\n138 NOX RACT 2/7/96 9/9/02 67 FR 57154 (c)(47) Case-specific NOX RACT for FMC Corporation—Food from Ingredients Division.\n138 NOX RACT 6/5/96 \u0026 3/5/97 9/9/02 67 FR 57154 (c)(47) Case-specific NOX FR RACT for Dragon Products Company, Inc.\n138 NOX RACT 6/12/96 9/9/02 67 FR 57154 (c)(47) Case-specific NOX RACT for S.D. Warren Company.\n138 NOX RACT 10/16/96 9/9/02 67 FR 57154 (c)(47) Case-specific NOX RACT for Mid-Maine Waste Action Corporation.\n138 NOX RACT 10/21/96 \u0026 7/25/97 9/9/92 67 FR 57154 (c)(47) Case-specific NOX RACT for Portsmouth Naval Shipyard.\n138 NOX RACT 11/12/96 9/9/02 67 FR 57154 (c)(47) Case-specific NOX RACT for Maine Energy Recovery Company.\n139 Transportation Conformity 9/19/07 2/08/08 73 FR 7465 (c) 64\n141 Conformity of General Federal Actions 9/11/96 9/23/97 62 FR 49611 (c)(44) “Chapter 141: Conformity of General Federal Actions”.\n141 Conformity of General Federal Actions 4/19/07 2/20/08 73 FR 9203 (c)(63) Amendment to incorporate new fine particulate matter provisions.\n145 NOX Control Program 6/21/01 4/10/05 70 FR 11882 (c)(56).\n148 Emissions from Smaller-Scale Electric Generating Resources 7/15/04 5/26/05 70 FR 30376 (c)(55)\n151 Architectural and Industrial Maintenance (AIM) Coatings 10/06/05 3/17/06 71 FR 13767 (c)(59)\n152 Control of Emissions of Volatile Organic Compounds from Consumer Products 8/19/04 10/24/05 70 FR 61384 (c)(57)\n153 Mobile Equipment Repair and Refinishing 2/5/04 5/26/05 70 FR 30369(c)(54)\n155 Portable Fuel Container Spillage Control 6/3/04 2/7/05 70 FR 6354 (c)(53) All of Chapter 155 is approved with the exception of the word “or” in Subsection 7C which Maine did not submit as part of the SIP revision.\n“Vehicle I/M” Vehicle Inspection and Maintenance 7/9/98 1/10/01 66 FR 1875 (c)(48) Maine Motor Vehicle Inspection Manual,” revised in 1998, pages 1-12 through 1-14, and page 2-14, D.1.g. Also, 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.”\nNote. 1. The regulations are effective statewide unless stated otherwise in comments section.","path":["Title 40—Protection of Environment","CHAPTER I—ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY","SUBCHAPTER C—AIR PROGRAMS","PART 52—APPROVAL AND PROMULGATION OF IMPLEMENTATION PLANS","Subpart U—Maine"],"source_url":"https://www.ecfr.gov/api/versioner/v1/full/2026-08-25/title-40.xml","current_through":"2026-08-25","vintage":"","retrieved_at":"2026-08-27T02:26:04Z","sha256":"020a4597a2372f2f255bc663f7a60cdd0b0316f935cd51fa0d803649ddeb824e","source_id":"us-cfr","stale":true,"prev":"us/40-cfr-52.1030","next":"us/40-cfr-52.1033"},"notice":"GroundRules: Original legal text. Not legal advice."}