[Code of Federal Regulations] [Title 40, Volume 15] [Revised as of January 1, 2007] From the U.S. Government Printing Office via GPO Access [CITE: 40CFR65.10] [Page 38] TITLE 40--PROTECTION OF ENVIRONMENT CHAPTER I--ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY (CONTINUED) PART 65_CONSOLIDATED FEDERAL AIR RULE--Table of Contents Subpart A_General Provisions Sec. 65.10 State authority. (a) The provisions of this part shall not be construed in any manner to preclude any State or political subdivision thereof from adopting and enforcing any emission standard or limitation applicable to a regulated source, provided that such standard, limitation, prohibition, or other regulation is not less stringent than the standard applicable to such a regulated source. (b) The provisions of this part shall not be construed in any manner to preclude any State or political subdivision thereof from requiring the owner or operator of a regulated source to obtain permits, licenses, or approvals prior to initiating construction, modification, or operation of such a regulated source.