Section 283.220  Test Plan Requirements

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.