Section 106.416  USEPA Review of Proposed Determination

a)         If USEPA does not object to the proposed determination within 90 days after receipt, the Board will, within 7 days after receipt of USEPA's final approval or within 21 days after expiration of the 90-day period, whichever is earlier, enter the interim order as a final order.  The final order may be appealed as provided by Title XI of the Act.  The Agency must take final action in accordance with the Board's final order.

b)         USEPA Objection

1)         If USEPA objects to the proposed determination within 90 days after receipt, the Agency shall submit USEPA's objection and the Agency's comments and recommendation on the objection to the Board and permittee upon receipt of the objection.  Within 15 days after receipt of USEPA's objection, the Agency must submit the Agency's comments and recommendation on the objection to the Board and permittee.  [415 ILCS 5/39.5(16)(c)(ii)]

2)         The Board shall review its interim order in response to USEPA's objection and the Agency's comments and recommendation and issue a final order in accordance with Sections 32 and 33 of the Act within 60 days after receipt of the Agency's comments and recommendation on USEPA's objection.  The Agency shall, within 90 days after receipt of such objection, respond to USEPA's objection in accordance with the Board's final order.  [415 ILCS 5/39.5(16)(c)(ii)]