7 Del. Admin. Code § 1101-3.0

Current through Register Vol. 28, No. 1, July 1, 2024

Section 1101-3.0 - Administrative Principles

3.1 In certain regulations, air quality standards will be established. These standards shall not be interpreted to allow significant deterioration of existing air quality in any portion of the State; otherwise; they shall be paramount in matters pertaining to the control of air pollution throughout the State.

3.2 In addition to or supplemental to these air quality standards, certain emission requirements will be specified. Such emission requirements are selected as minimum controls necessary to ensure a reasonable quality of air throughout the State. Where it is established that these emission requirements are inadequate to attain or maintain the applicable air quality standard, the Department shall exercise its authority to require additional control measures.

3.3 The Department intends to have regulations adopted governing the control of air pollution as rapidly as practicable. The lack of Regulation governing an air contaminant or combination of air contaminants will not prevent the Department from taking any and all actions necessary to maintain a reasonable quality of air throughout the State.

3.4 If any part of 7 DE Admin. Code 1100, or the application of any part thereof, is held invalid or unconstitutional, the application of such part to other persons or circumstances, and the remainder of 7 DE Admin. Code 1100 shall not be affected thereby and shall be deemed valid and effective.

3.5 The Department may enter into agreement or agreements on a regional basis for the purpose of attaining air quality goals. Such interstate agreements shall facilitate the attainment and maintenance of air quality standards.

7 Del. Admin. Code § 1101-3.0

17 DE Reg. 536 (11/1/2013)
02/01/ 1981
20 DE Reg. 458 (12/1/2016) (Final)