### Question
How does PERMITS define permitting authority?


### Answer
Under *42 U.S.C. § 7661*, **permitting authority** is defined as:

> 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 83-ENERGY EXTENSION SERVICE > SUBCHAPTER V-PERMITS**

