# WAC 173-401-100: WAC 173-401-100. Program overview

> Washington · Regulations · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_173_401_100

## Section

- **Citation:** WAC 173-401-100
- **Heading:** WAC 173-401-100. Program overview
- **Jurisdiction:** Washington
- **Kind:** Regulations
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Washington Administrative Code / Title 173 / Chapter 173-401 / Section 173-401-100

## Text

(1) The provisions in this chapter establish the elements of a comprehensive Washington state air operating permit program consistent with the requirements of Title V of the Federal Clean Air Act (FCAA) (42 U.S.C. 7401, et seq.).
(2) All sources subject to this regulation shall have a permit to operate that assures compliance by the source with all applicable requirements. While chapter 173-401 WAC does not impose substantive new requirements, it does require that fees be imposed on sources and that certain procedural measures be adopted especially with respect to compliance.
(3) The requirements of this chapter, including provisions regarding schedules for submission and approval or disapproval of permit applications, shall apply to the permitting of affected sources under the acid rain program, except as provided herein or modified in regulations promulgated under Title IV of the FCAA (acid rain program).
(4) Issuance of permits under this chapter may be coordinated with issuance of permits under the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act and under the Clean Water Act, whether issued by the state, the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), or the United States Army Corps of Engineers.

## Nearby sections

- [WAC 173-401-100 WAC 173-401-100. Program overview](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_173_401_100.md)
- [WAC 173-401-200 WAC 173-401-200. Definitions](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_173_401_200.md)
- [WAC 173-401-300 WAC 173-401-300. Applicability](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_173_401_300.md)
- [WAC 173-401-400 WAC 173-401-400. Program delegation](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_173_401_400.md)
- [WAC 173-401-500 WAC 173-401-500. Permit applications](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_173_401_500.md)
- [WAC 173-401-510 WAC 173-401-510. Permit application form](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_173_401_510.md)
- [WAC 173-401-520 WAC 173-401-520. Certification](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_173_401_520.md)
- [WAC 173-401-530 WAC 173-401-530. Insignificant emission units](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_173_401_530.md)
- [WAC 173-401-531 WAC 173-401-531. Thresholds for hazardous air pollutants](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_173_401_531.md)
- [WAC 173-401-532 WAC 173-401-532. Categorically exempt insignificant emission units](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_173_401_532.md)
- [WAC 173-401-533 WAC 173-401-533. Units and activities defined as insignificant on the basis of size or production rate](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_173_401_533.md)
- [WAC 173-401-600 WAC 173-401-600. Permit content](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_173_401_600.md)
- [WAC 173-401-605 WAC 173-401-605. Emission standards and limitations](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_173_401_605.md)
- [WAC 173-401-610 WAC 173-401-610. Permit duration](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_173_401_610.md)

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