Section 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.

History: 1980 AACS; 2002 AACS.