Sec. 116. retention of state authority

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## Sec. 116 retention of state authority Except as otherwise provided in sections 119 (c), (e), and

(f)(as in effect before the date of the enactment of the Clean Air Act Amendments of 1977), 209, 211(c)(4), and 233 (preempting certain State regulation of moving sources) nothing in this Act shall preclude or deny the right of any State or political subdivision thereof to adopt or enforce

(1)any standard or limitation respecting emissions of air pollutants or

(2)any requirement respecting control or abatement of air pollution; except that if an emission standard or limitation is in effect under an applicable implementation plan or under section 111 or 112, such State or political subdivision may not adopt or enforce any emission standard or limitation which is less stringent than the standard or limitation under such plan or section. **[**[42 U.S.C. 7416](/us/usc/t42/s7416)**]**

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Retention of State authority
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Sec. 116

retention of state authority

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