# 40 CFR § 60.52: Standard for particulate matter

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-40-60.52

## Section

- **Citation:** 40 CFR § 60.52
- **Heading:** Standard for particulate matter
- **Jurisdiction:** Federal
- **Kind:** Regulations
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** September 22, 2026
- **Source:** Publisher's official text
- **Location:** Title 40—Protection of Environment > CHAPTER I—ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY > SUBCHAPTER C—AIR PROGRAMS > PART 60—STANDARDS OF PERFORMANCE FOR NEW STATIONARY SOURCES > Subpart E—Standards of Performance for Incinerators

## Text

(a) On and after the date on which the initial performance test is completed or required to be completed under § 60.8 of this part, whichever date comes first, no owner or operator subject to the provisions of this part shall cause to be discharged into the atmosphere from any affected facility any gases which contain particulate matter in excess of 0.18 g/dscm (0.08 gr/dscf) corrected to 12 percent CO2.
[39 FR 20792, June 14, 1974, as amended at 65 FR 61753, Oct. 17, 2000]

## Nearby sections

- [40 CFR § 60.41c § 60.41c Definitions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-40-60.41c.md)
- [40 CFR § 60.44b § 60.44b Standard for nitrogen oxides (NO2).](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-40-60.44b.md)
- [40 CFR § 60.45b § 60.45b Compliance and performance test methods and procedures for sulfur dioxide.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-40-60.45b.md)
- [40 CFR § 60.45c § 60.45c Compliance and performance test methods and procedures for particulate matter.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-40-60.45c.md)
- [40 CFR § 60.47Da § 60.47Da Commercial demonstration permit.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-40-60.47Da.md)
- [40 CFR § 60.48b § 60.48b Emission monitoring for particulate matter and nitrogen oxides.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-40-60.48b.md)
- [40 CFR § 60.50 § 60.50 Applicability and designation of affected facility.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-40-60.50.md)
- [40 CFR § 60.52 § 60.52 Standard for particulate matter.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-40-60.52.md)
- [40 CFR § 60.52Da § 60.52Da Recordkeeping requirements.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-40-60.52Da.md)
- [40 CFR § 60.54b § 60.54b Standards for municipal waste combustor operator training and certification.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-40-60.54b.md)
- [40 CFR § 60.55c § 60.55c Waste management plan.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-40-60.55c.md)
- [40 CFR § 60.56a § 60.56a Standards for municipal waste combustor operating practices.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-40-60.56a.md)
- [40 CFR § 60.58b § 60.58b Compliance and performance testing.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-40-60.58b.md)
- [40 CFR § 60.59a § 60.59a Reporting and recordkeeping requirements.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-40-60.59a.md)

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