Vermont § 552 - Definitions As used in this chapter:

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§ 552. Definitions As used in this chapter:

  • (1) “Agency” means the Agency of Natural Resources. (2) “Air contaminant” means dust, fumes, mist, smoke, other particulate matter, vapor,
    gas, odorous substances, or any combination thereof. (3) “Air pollution” means the presence in the outdoor atmosphere of one or more air contaminants
    in such quantities, and duration as is or tends to be injurious to human health or
    welfare, animal or plant life, or property, or would unreasonably interfere with the
    enjoyment of life or property. Such effects may result from direct exposure to air
    contaminants, from deposition of air contaminants to other environmental media, or
    from alterations caused by air contaminants to the physical or chemical properties
    of the atmosphere. (4) [Repealed.] (5) “Emission” means a release into the outdoor atmosphere of air contaminants. (6) “Person” shall mean an individual, partnership, corporation, association, unincorporated
    organization, trust, or any other legal or commercial entity, including a joint venture
    or affiliated ownership. The word “person” also means any subdivision, agency, or
    instrumentality of this State, of any other state, of the United States, or of any
    interstate body. (7) “Secretary” means the Secretary of Natural Resources or the Secretary’s duly authorized
    representative. (8) “Ozone-depleting chemical” means manufactured substances that are known or reasonably
    may be anticipated to cause or contribute to depletion of ozone in the earth’s stratosphere. (A) Primary ozone-depleting chemicals include:

Source: official Vermont text · Last verified 2026-08-27

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