9VAC5-80-360. Applicability

A. Except as provided in subsection C of this section, the provisions of this article apply to any affected source that has an affected unit under the provisions of 9VAC5-80-380 . B. The provisions of this article apply throughout the Commonwealth of Virginia. C. The provisions of this article shall not apply to the following: 1. Any new unit exempted under 9VAC5-80-390 . 2. Any affected unit exempted under 9VAC5-80-400 . 3. Any emissions unit that is determined to be shutdown under the provisions of 9VAC5-20-220 . D. Regardless of the exemptions provided in this section, permits shall be required of owners who circumvent the requirements of this article by causing or allowing a pattern of ownership or development of a source which, except for the pattern of ownership or development, would otherwise require a permit. E. Particulate matter emissions shall be used to determine the applicability of this article to major sources only if particulate matter (PM 10 ) emissions cannot be quantified in a manner acceptable to the department.