Article 60. Emissions Guidelines for Existing Crude Oil and Natural Gas Facilities (Rule 4-60)
9VAC5-40-9000. Applicability and designation of affected facility.
A. The affected facility to which the provisions of this article apply is each designated facility in the crude oil and natural gas source category that commenced construction, modification, or reconstruction on or before December 6, 2022.
B. The provisions of this article apply throughout the Commonwealth of Virginia.
C. An affected facility is not subject to the requirement to obtain a federal operating permit, unless the facility is otherwise subject to federal operating permit requirements.
Statutory Authority
§ 10.1-1308 of the Code of Virginia; § 111(d) of the federal Clean Air Act; 40 CFR Part 60.
Historical Notes
Derived from Virginia Register Volume 42, Issue 22, eff. July 15, 2026.
9VAC5-40-9010. Definitions.
A. For the purpose of applying this article in the context of the Regulations for the Control and Abatement of Air Pollution and related uses, words or terms shall have the meanings given them in subsection C of this section.
B. As used in this article, all terms not defined in this section shall have the meanings given them in General Definitions (9VAC5-10), unless otherwise required by context.
C. Terms shall have the meanings given them in 40 CFR 60.5430c, except for the following:
"Administrator" means the board, except when context otherwise clearly indicates that the "administrator" is the Administrator of the EPA.
Statutory Authority
§ 10.1-1308 of the Code of Virginia; § 111(d) of the federal Clean Air Act; 40 CFR Part 60.
Historical Notes
Derived from Virginia Register Volume 42, Issue 22, eff. July 15, 2026.
9VAC5-40-9020. Designated standards of performance.
The owner of each affected facility shall meet EPA greenhouse gas standards in the form of a limitation on emissions of methane in accordance with the provisions of 40 CFR 60.5379c through 40 CFR 60.5430c.
Statutory Authority
§ 10.1-1308 of the Code of Virginia; § 111(d) of the federal Clean Air Act; 40 CFR Part 60.
Historical Notes
Derived from Virginia Register Volume 42, Issue 22, eff. July 15, 2026.
9VAC5-40-9030. Compliance schedule.
All affected units shall achieve final compliance as expeditiously as practicable but not later than March 9, 2029.
Statutory Authority
§ 10.1-1308 of the Code of Virginia; § 111(d) of the federal Clean Air Act; 40 CFR Part 60.
Historical Notes
Derived from Virginia Register Volume 42, Issue 22, eff. July 15, 2026.
9VAC5-40-9040. Documents incorporated by reference.
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency regulation promulgated at Subpart OOOOc of 40 CFR Part 60 (Emissions Guidelines for Greenhouse Gas Emissions from Existing Crude Oil and Natural Gas Facilities) is incorporated by reference into this article. The specific version of the provisions incorporated by reference into Article 60 (9VAC5-9000 et seq.) of 9VAC5-40 shall be that contained in the CFR in effect on July 1, 2024. The following documents from the EPA are incorporated by reference into this article:
Model Rule - Increments of Progress
§ 60.5379c What are my requirements for meeting increments of progress and achieving final compliance?
§ 60.5380c What if I do not meet the final control plan increment of progress compliance date?
§ 60.5381c How do I comply with the increment of progress for submittal of a final compliance control plan?
Model Rule - Applicability
§ 60.5385c What is the purpose of this subpart?
§ 60.5386c Am I subject to this subpart?
§ 60.5387c When must I comply with this subpart?
Model Rule - Emission and Work Practice Standards
§ 60.5390c What GHG standards apply to gas well liquids unloading operations at well designated facilities?
§ 60.5391c What GHG standards apply to associated gas wells at well designated facilities?
§ 60.5392c What GHG standards apply to centrifugal compressor designated facilities?
§ 60.5393c What GHG standards apply to reciprocating compressor designated facilities?
§ 60.5394c What GHG standards apply to process controller designated facilities?
§ 60.5395c What GHG standards apply to pump designated facilities?
§ 60.5396c What GHG standards apply to storage vessel designated facilities?
§ 60.5397c What GHG standards apply to fugitive emissions components designated facilities?
§ 60.5398c What alternative GHG standards apply to fugitive emissions components designated facilities and what inspection and monitoring requirements apply to covers and closed vent systems when using an alternative technology?
§ 60.5400c What GHG standards apply to process unit equipment designated facilities?
§ 60.5401c What are the alternative GHG standards for process unit equipment designated facilities?
§ 60.5402c What are the exceptions to the GHG standards for process unit equipment designated facilities?
Model Rule - Test Methods and Performance Testing
§ 60.5405c What test methods and procedures must I use for my centrifugal compressor and reciprocating compressor designated facilities?
§ 60.5406c What test methods and procedures must I use for my process unit equipment designated facilities?
Model Rule - Initial Compliance Requirements
§ 60.5410c How do I demonstrate initial compliance with the standards for each of my designated facilities?
§ 60.5411c What additional requirements must I meet to determine initial compliance for my covers and closed vent systems?
§ 60.5412c What additional requirements must I meet for determining initial compliance of my control devices?
§ 60.5413c What are the performance testing procedures for control devices?
Model Rule - Continuous Compliance Requirements
§ 60.5415c How do I demonstrate continuous compliance with the standards for each of my designated facilities?
§ 60.5416c What are the initial and continuous cover and closed vent system inspection and monitoring requirements?
§ 60.5417c What are the continuous monitoring requirements for my control devices?
Model Rule - Recordkeeping and Reporting
§ 60.5420c What are my notification, reporting, and recordkeeping requirements?
§ 60.5421c What are my additional recordkeeping requirements for process unit equipment designated facilities?
§ 60.5422c What are my additional reporting requirements for process unit equipment designated facilities?
§ 60.5424c What are my additional recordkeeping and reporting requirements if I comply with the alternative GHG standards for fugitive emissions components designated facilities and covers and closed vent systems?
§ 60.5425c What parts of the General Provisions apply to me?
Model Rule - Definitions
§ 60.5430c What definitions apply to this subpart?
§§ 60.5431c-60.5439c [Reserved]
Tables
Table 1 to Subpart OOOOc of Part 60 - Designated Facility Presumptive Standards and Regulated Entity Compliance Dates
Table 2 to Subpart OOOOc of Part 60 - Alternative Technology Periodic Screening Frequency at Well Sites, Centralized Production Facilities, and Compressor Stations Subject to AVO Inspections With Quarterly OGI or EPA Method 21 Monitoring
Table 3 to Subpart OOOOc of Part 60 - Alternative Technology Periodic Screening Frequency at Well Sites and Centralized Production Facilities Subject to AVO Inspections and/or Semiannual OGI or EPA Method 21 Monitoring
Table 4 to Subpart OOOOc of Part 60 - Applicability of General Provisions to Subpart OOOOc
Statutory Authority
§ 10.1-1308 of the Code of Virginia; § 111(d) of the federal Clean Air Act; 40 CFR Part 60.
Historical Notes
Derived from Virginia Register Volume 42, Issue 22, eff. July 15, 2026.