Purpose

Section 207 Section 207.100  Purpose a)         This Part sets forth the procedures and performance requirements to be followed when conducting vehicle scrappage activities within the State of Illinois for the purpose of receiving Creditable Emissions Reductions (CERs). b)         This Part is designed to achieve the following objectives: 1)         Provide an option for regulated sources and interested parties to achieve emissions reductions; 2)         Ensure compatibility with applicable guidance for vehicle scrappage activities developed by the United States Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA); 3)         Provide vehicle scrappage training to help ensure that vehicle scrappage activities conducted to generate CERs are only managed by qualified individuals; and 4)         Strike an equitable balance among various parties that may be interested in vehicle scrappage, including regulated sources, potential sponsors of scrappage activities, owners of vehicles eligible to be scrapped, vehicle collectors, automotive rebuilders and other interest groups.