### Question
How does Amendments define standard of performance?


### Answer
Under *42 U.S.C. § 7411*, **standard of performance** is defined as:

> a standard for emissions of air pollutants which reflects the degree of emission limitation achievable through the application of the best system of emission reduction which (taking into account the cost of achieving such reduction and any nonair quality health and environmental impact and energy requirements) the Administrator determines has been adequately demonstrated

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 7411*
  - Heading: **SUBCHAPTER I-PROGRAMS AND ACTIVITIES > Subchapter Referred to in Other Sections > Amendments**

