40 CFR § 60.2996 - What is the purpose of the “model rule” in this subpart?

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title: "40 CFR § 60.2996 - What is the purpose of the “model rule” in this subpart?"
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title_name: "Protection of Environment"
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section_name: "What is the purpose of the “model rule” in this subpart?"
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# 60.2996 What is the purpose of the “model rule” in this subpart?

(a) The model rule provides the emission guidelines requirements in a standard regulation format. You must develop a State plan that is at least as protective as the model rule. You may use the model rule language as part of your State plan. Alternative language may be used in your State plan if you demonstrate that the alternative language is at least as protective as the model rule contained in this subpart.

(b) In the “model rule” of §§ 60.3000 through 60.3078, “you” means the owner or operator of an OSWI unit or air curtain incinerator subject to this subpart.