Initial Performance Testing

Section 217.154 Initial Performance Testing a)         Performance testing of NO x emissions for emission units constructed on or before July 1, 2025, and subject to emissions limitations under Subpart E, F, G, H, or I of this Part must be conducted in accordance with Section 217.157 of this Subpart.  This subsection does not apply to owners and operators of emission units demonstrating compliance through a continuous emissions monitoring system (CEMS), predictive emission monitoring system (PEMS), or combustion tuning. If performance testing was already conducted by an owner or operator under this subsection within five years before July 1, 2025, the owner or operator is not required to conduct an additional performance test. b)         Performance testing of NO x emissions for emission units for which construction or modification occurs after July 1, 2025, and that are subject to emissions limitations under Subpart E, F, G, H, or I of this Part must be conducted within 60 days after achieving maximum operating rate but no later than 180 days after initial startup of the new or modified emission unit, in accordance with Section 217.157 of this Subpart.  This subsection does not apply to owners and operators of emission units demonstrating compliance through a CEMS, PEMS, or combustion tuning. c)         Notification of the initial startup of an emission unit subject to subsection (b) of this Section must be provided to the Agency no later than 30 days after initial startup. d)         The owner or operator of an emission unit subject to subsection (a) or (b) of this Section must notify the Agency of the scheduled date for the performance testing in writing at least 30 days before the date and five days before the date. e)         If demonstrating compliance through an emissions averaging plan, at least 30 days before changing the method of compliance, the owner or operator of an emission unit must submit a written notification to the Agency describing the new method of compliance, the reason for the change in the method of compliance, and the scheduled date for performance testing, if required.  Upon changing the method of compliance, the owner or operator of an emission unit must submit to the Agency a revised compliance certification that meets the requirements of Section 217.155.