40Protection of Environment22007-07-012007-07-01falseRequirement for contingency measures.51.1012Section 51.1012Protection of EnvironmentENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY (CONTINUED)AIR PROGRAMSREQUIREMENTS FOR PREPARATION, ADOPTION, AND SUBMITTAL OF IMPLEMENTATION PLANSProvisions for Implementation of PM2.5 National Ambient Air Quality Standardsยง 51.1012Requirement for contingency measures.
Consistent with section 172(c)(9) of the Act, the State must submit in each attainment plan specific contingency measures to be undertaken if the area fails to make reasonable further progress, or fails to attain the PM2.5 NAAQS by its attainment date. The contingency measures must take effect without significant further action by the State or EPA.