### Question
What is the definition of small source?


### Answer
The definition of **small source** is as follows in *42 U.S.C. § 7602*:

> a source that emits less than 100 tons of regulated pollutants per year, or any class of persons that the Administrator determines, through regulation, generally lack technical ability or knowledge regarding control of air pollution

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 7602*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 85-AIR POLLUTION PREVENTION AND CONTROL > SUBCHAPTER III-GENERAL PROVISIONS**

