Which of the following is true of prevention of significant deterioration (PSD) areas under the Clean Air Act?

A) Only limited increase in air pollution is allowed.
B) New construction of a major stationary source requires a permit from the state.
C) To receive a permit, a new source must show it will use the best control technology available.
D) All of these are true.

Significant Deterioration

A regulatory term referring to any substantial change that leads to a noticeable decrease in air quality beyond predefined limits.

Air Pollution

The presence of harmful or excessive quantities of substances, including gases, particulates, and biological molecules in the Earth's atmosphere, potentially causing health problems for living organisms and damage to the environment.

Best Control Technology

Environmental policy term referring to the most effective technology available for controlling emissions or discharges of pollutants.