Code of Federal Regulations Title 40. Protection of Environment § 40.98.380 Definition of the source category

(a) A producer is the owner or operator of a coal-to-liquids facility. A coal-to-liquids facility is any facility engaged in converting coal into liquid products using a process involving conversion of coal into gas and then into liquids (e.g., Fischer–Tropsch) or conversion of coal directly into liquids (i.e., direct liquefaction).

(b) An importer or exporter shall have the same meaning given in § 98.6.