35 Ill. Adm. Code 283.220
Test Plan Requirements
Section 283
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.