(a) Applying for initial CAIR opt-in permit. The CAIR designated representative of a unit meeting the requirements for a CAIR SO2 opt-in unit in §96.280 may apply for an initial CAIR opt-in permit at any time, except as provided under §96.286(f) and (g), and, in order to apply, must submit the following:

(1) A complete CAIR permit application under §96.222;

(2) A certification, in a format specified by the permitting authority, that the unit:

(i) Is not a CAIR SO2 unit under §96.204 and is not covered by a retired unit exemption under §96.205 that is in effect;

(ii) Is not covered by a retired unit exemption under §72.8 of this chapter that is in effect;

(iii) Is not and, so long as the unit is a CAIR SO2 opt-in unit, will not become, an opt-in source under part 74 of this chapter;

(iv) Vents all of its emissions to a stack; and

(v) Has documented heat input for more than 876 hours during the 6 months immediately preceding submission of the CAIR permit application under §96.222;

(3) A monitoring plan in accordance with subpart HHH of this part;

(4) A complete certificate of representation under §96.213 consistent with §96.282, if no CAIR designated representative has been previously designated for the source that includes the unit; and

(5) A statement, in a format specified by the permitting authority, whether the CAIR designated representative requests that the unit be allocated CAIR SO2 allowances under §96.288(b) or §96.288(c) (subject to the conditions in §§96.284(h) and 96.286(g)). If allocation under §96.288(c) is requested, this statement shall include a statement that the owners and operators of the unit intend to repower the unit before January 1, 2015 and that they will provide, upon request, documentation demonstrating such intent.

(b) Duty to reapply.

(1) The CAIR designated representative of a CAIR SO2 opt-in unit shall submit a complete CAIR permit application under §96.222 to renew the CAIR opt-in unit permit in accordance with the permitting authority's regulations for title V operating permits, or the permitting authority's regulations for other federally enforceable permits if applicable, addressing permit renewal.

(2) Unless the permitting authority issues a notification of acceptance of withdrawal of the CAIR SO2 opt-in unit from the CAIR SO2 Trading Program in accordance with §96.286 or the unit becomes a CAIR SO2 unit under §96.204, the CAIR SO2 opt-in unit shall remain subject to the requirements for a CAIR SO2 opt-in unit, even if the CAIR designated representative for the CAIR SO2 opt-in unit fails to submit a CAIR permit application that is required for renewal of the CAIR opt-in permit under paragraph (b)(1) of this section.

[70 FR 25362, May 12, 2005, as amended at 71 FR 25390, Apr. 28, 2006]