§ 8-4-303 - Definitions. - Arkansas Statutes

8-4-303. Definitions.

As used in this subchapter:

(1) "Air-cleaning device" means any method, process, or equipment which removes, reduces, or renders less noxious air contaminants discharged into the atmosphere;

(2) "Air contaminant" means any solid, liquid, gas, or vapor or any combination thereof;

(3) "Air contamination" means the presence in the outdoor atmosphere of one (1) or more air contaminants that contribute to a condition of air pollution;

(4) "Air contamination source" means any source at, from, or by reason of which there is emitted into the atmosphere any air contaminant, regardless of who owns or operates the building, premises, or other property in, at, or on which such source is located or the facility, equipment, or other property by which the emission is caused or from which the emission comes;

(5) "Air pollution" means the presence in the outdoor atmosphere of one (1) or more air contaminants in quantities, of characteristics, and of a duration that are materially injurious or can be reasonably expected to become materially injurious to human, plant, or animal life or to property, or that unreasonably interfere with enjoyment of life or use of property throughout the state or throughout the area of the state as shall be affected thereby;

(6) "Area of the state" means any city or county, or portion thereof, or other substantial geographical area of the state as may be designated by the Arkansas Pollution Control and Ecology Commission;

(7) "Commission" means the Arkansas Pollution Control and Ecology Commission;

(8) "Department" means the Arkansas Department of Environmental Quality or its successor;

(9) "Director" means the Director of the Arkansas Department of Environmental Quality or its successor; and

(10) "Person" means any individual, partnership, firm, company, public or private corporation, association, joint-stock company, trust, estate, political subdivision, or any agency, board, department, or bureau of the state, or any other legal entity whatever that is recognized by law as the subject of rights and duties.