### Question
How does the law define existing facilities?


### Answer
Under *19 U.S.C. § 1677*, **existing facilities** is defined as:

> 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 3-THE TARIFF AND RELATED PROVISIONS > SUBTITLE IV-COUNTERVAILING AND ANTIDUMPING DUTIES > Part IV-General Provisions**

