### Question
How is the term period of covered noncompliance defined?


### Answer
The term **period of covered noncompliance** is defined in *42 U.S.C. § 7420* as the following:

> the period which begins—


(i) two years after August 7, 1977, in the case of a source for which notice of noncompliance under subsection (b)(3) of this section is issued on or before the date two years after August 7, 1977, or


(ii) on the date of issuance of the notice of noncompliance under subsection (b)(3) of this section, in the case of a source for which such notice is issued after July 1, 1979,


  

and ending on the date on which such source comes into (or for the purpose of establishing the schedule of payments, is estimated to come into) compliance with such requirement

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 7420*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 85-AIR POLLUTION PREVENTION AND CONTROL > SUBCHAPTER I-PROGRAMS AND ACTIVITIES > Part A-Air Quality and Emission Limitations**

