### Question
How is the "existing facilities" defined?


### Answer
The term **existing facilities** is defined in *19 U.S.C. § 1677* as follows -

> facilities that have been in operation for at least 2 years before the date on which the new environmental requirements are imposed

#### Citation:
  - *19 U.S.C. § 1677*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 4-TARIFF ACT OF 1930 > SUBTITLE IV-COUNTERVAILING AND ANTIDUMPING DUTIES > Part IV-General Provisions**

