R 336.2002 Performance tests by department.

Rule 1002. (1) The department may conduct performance tests in accordance with R 336.2003 at any source of air contaminant, on behalf of the state, at a reasonable time and at the state's expense. During the conduct of such tests, the department may obtain samples of any air contaminant and samples of any material entering or exiting the source or aircleaning device for the purpose of evaluating pollutant emissions with respect to process operating conditions. (2) The department shall provide written notification to the owner or operator of a source of the department's intent to conduct performance tests pursuant to subrule (1). Within 30 days of receipt of such notification, the owner or operator shall provide, and bear the expense of, performance test facilities as specified by the department, including the following: (a) Sampling ports adequate for reference test methods applicable to the source. (b) Safe sampling platforms as required. (c) Safe access to sampling platforms. (d) A suitable power source within 50 feet of any sampling location designated by the department. Upon request, additional time for installing the required performance test facilities may be authorized by the department for special situations. (3) The owner shall not be responsible for providing sampling instruments and sensing devices. (4) Results of performance tests shall be furnished to the owner or operator, or both, in the format prescribed by the applicable reference test method within 60 days following the last date of the test.