### Question
How is the "permitting authority" defined?


### Answer
The term **permitting authority** is defined in *42 U.S.C. § 7661* as follows -

> the Administrator or the air pollution control agency authorized by the Administrator to carry out a permit program under this subchapter

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 7661*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 85-AIR POLLUTION PREVENTION AND CONTROL > SUBCHAPTER V-PERMITS**

