# COMAR 26.11.02.09: COMAR 26.11.02.09. Sources Subject to Permits to Construct and Approvals > Maryland · Regulations · In force URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MD_COMAR_26_11_02_09 ## Section - **Citation:** COMAR 26.11.02.09 - **Heading:** COMAR 26.11.02.09. Sources Subject to Permits to Construct and Approvals - **Jurisdiction:** Maryland - **Kind:** Regulations - **Status:** In force - **Text as of:** August 14, 2026 - **Source:** Compiled text - **Location:** Code of Maryland Regulations / Title 26 DEPARTMENT OF THE ENVIRONMENT / Subtitle 11 AIR QUALITY / Chapter 02 Permits, Approvals, and Registration / COMAR 26.11.02.09 ## Text A. A person may not construct or modify or cause to be constructed or modified any of the following sources without first obtaining, and having in current effect, the specified permits to construct and approvals: (1) New Source Review Source (NSR source), as defined at COMAR 26.11.01.01 —approval required, except for electric generating stations that receive a certificate of public convenience and necessity (CPCN) under Public Utilities Article, §§ 7-207 and 7-208 , Annotated Code of Maryland; (2) Prevention of Significant Deterioration (PSD) Source, as defined at COMAR 26.11.01.01 —approval required, except for electric generating stations that receive a certificate of public convenience and necessity (CPCN) under Public Utilities Article, §§ 7-207 and 7-208 , Annotated Code of Maryland; (3) New Source Performance Standard Source (NSPS source), as defined at COMAR 26.11.01.01 — permit to construct required, except for electric generating stations that receive a certificate of public convenience and necessity (CPCN) under Public Utilities Article, §§ 7-207 and 7-208 , Annotated Code of Maryland; (4) National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants Source (NESHAP source), as defined at COMAR 26.11.01.01B(21)(a) — permit to construct required, except for electric generating stations that receive a certificate of public convenience and necessity (CPCN) under Public Utilities Article, §§ 7-207 and 7-208 , Annotated Code of Maryland; (5) Stationary source of lead that discharges 1 ton per year or more of lead or lead compounds measured as elemental lead—permit to construct required; COMAR 26.11.01.01B(21)(a) — permit to construct required, except for electric generating stations that receive a certificate of public convenience and necessity (CPCN) under Public Utilities Article, §§ 7-207 and 7-208 , Annotated Code of Maryland; (5) Stationary source of lead that discharges 1 ton per year or more of lead or lead compounds measured as elemental lead—permit to construct required; (6) All sources, including installations and air pollution control equipment, except as listed in Regulation .10 of this chapter —permit to construct required. B. In the event of a conflict between the applicability of §A(1)—(5) of this regulation and an exemption listed in Regulation .10 of this chapter , the provision that requires a permit applies. C. Approval of a PSD or NSR source by the Department does not relieve the person obtaining approval from also obtaining all permits to construct required by §A(3)—(6) of this regulation. D. General Permits to Construct. The Department may issue a general permit to construct covering similar sources, emissions units, or control equipment. Cross References 26.11.02.01B(24) 26.11.02.11B(2) 26.11.02.14B 26.11.03.17F(1) 26.11.06.06E(4)(g) 26.11.15.03A(1)(a) ## Nearby sections - [COMAR 26.11.02.01 COMAR 26.11.02.01. Definitions](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MD_COMAR_26_11_02_01.md) - [COMAR 26.11.02.02 COMAR 26.11.02.02. General Provisions](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MD_COMAR_26_11_02_02.md) - [COMAR 26.11.02.03 COMAR 26.11.02.03. 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Late Applications and Delays in Acting on Applications](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MD_COMAR_26_11_02_08.md) - [COMAR 26.11.02.09 COMAR 26.11.02.09. Sources Subject to Permits to Construct and Approvals](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MD_COMAR_26_11_02_09.md) - [COMAR 26.11.02.10 COMAR 26.11.02.10. Sources Exempt from Permits to Construct and Approvals](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MD_COMAR_26_11_02_10.md) - [COMAR 26.11.02.11 COMAR 26.11.02.11. Procedures for Obtaining Permits to Construct Certain Significant Sources](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MD_COMAR_26_11_02_11.md) - [COMAR 26.11.02.12 COMAR 26.11.02.12. Procedures for Obtaining Approvals of PSD Sources and NSR Sources, Certain Permits to Construct, and Case-by-Case MACT Determinations in Accordance with 40 CFR Part 63, Subpart B](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MD_COMAR_26_11_02_12.md) - [COMAR 26.11.02.13 COMAR 26.11.02.13. Sources Subject to State Permits to Operate](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MD_COMAR_26_11_02_13.md) - [COMAR 26.11.02.14 COMAR 26.11.02.14. Procedures for Obtaining State Permits to Operate and Permits to Construct Certain Sources and Permits to Construct Control Equipment on Existing Sources](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MD_COMAR_26_11_02_14.md) --- Source: Frix Law Library, https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MD_COMAR_26_11_02_09. Check the current official text before relying on it. Not legal advice.