(a) This Subpart is intended to implement the provisions of Environmental Conservation Law, section 19-0311 that provides for the issuance of general permits covering numerous similar emission sources or source categories for purposes of complying with title V of the act or to augment other permitting requirements under this Part. The department may issue general permits for facilities subject to the permitting requirements under Subparts 201-5 and 201-6 of this Part, except that general permits cannot be authorized for affected sources under the Acid Rain Program unless otherwise provided in regulations promulgated under title IV of the act.

(b) The department shall not issue general permits for new facilities subject to the Federal prevention of significant deterioration regulations or nonattainment area permitting regulations under Part 231 of this Title.