Illinois Administrative Code
Title 35 - ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION
Part 283 - GENERAL PROCEDURES FOR EMISSIONS TESTS AVERAGING
Subpart B - PROCEDURES FOR AVERAGING OF TEST RESULTS
Section 283.220 - Test Plan Requirements

Current through Register Vol. 48, No. 38, September 20, 2024

a) A test plan must be submitted to the Agency when an owner or operator of an emission unit intends to average emissions tests results for that unit.

b) A test plan must be submitted to the Agency for review prior to conducting any emissions test when any one of the following applies:

1) The Agency makes a written request for a test plan;

2) A non-standard test method or procedure is to be used;

3) A source seeks to test at operating parameters that differ from the maximum parameters specified in its operating permit;

4) A source seeks to deviate from a prior test plan for that emission unit; or

5) A test plan for the emission unit is required to be submitted by an Illinois Pollution Control Board Order, any court order, consent decree, Compliance Commitment Agreement, or permit provision.

c) A test plan must specify:

1) The purpose of the test;

2) The operating parameters;

3) The test methods; and

4) Any other procedures that will be followed when conducting an emissions test pursuant to the provisions of this Part.

d) Notwithstanding subsections (a), (b), and (c) above, a test plan need not be submitted under the following circumstances:

1) Where the source intends to utilize a test plan previously submitted to the Agency. However, the source must submit a notice containing the following:
A) The purpose of the test;

B) Date the previously submitted test plan was submitted to the Agency; and

C) A statement that the source is relying on a previously submitted test plan.

2) Where the source intends to use a standard test method or procedure. However, the source must submit a notice containing the following:
A) The purpose of the test; and

B) The standard test method or procedure to be used.

e) The Agency is not required to review and approve or disapprove a test plan prior to the owner or operator of an emission unit conducting an emissions test.

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