Section 204.1600  Applicability

a)         The Agency may approve the use of an actuals PAL for any existing major stationary source if the PAL meets the requirements of this Subpart.  The term "PAL" shall mean "actuals PAL" throughout this Subpart.

b)         Any physical change in or change in the method of operation of a major stationary source that maintains its total source-wide emissions below the PAL level, meets the requirements in this Subpart, and complies with the PAL permit:

1)         Is not a major modification for the PAL pollutant;

2)         Does not have to be approved through the major NSR program; and

3)         Is not subject to the provisions in Section 204.850 (restrictions on relaxing enforceable emission limitations that the major stationary source used to avoid applicability of the major NSR program).

c)         Except as provided by subsection (b)(2), a major stationary source shall continue to comply with all applicable federal or State requirements, emissions limitations, and work practice requirements that were established prior to the effective date of the PAL.