Section 274.210  CAIR CASA NO_x Allowances Distribution

a)         By September 1, 2009, and each September 1 thereafter, the Agency will calculate the possible NO_x allowance distribution based on the information submitted and other pertinent information in relation to the project, and the equations given for each CASA category pursuant to 35 Ill. Adm. Code 225.

b)         If there are sufficient NO_x allowances available in the applicable CASA project category, the Agency will allocate the number of NO_x allowances determined pursuant to the procedures of this Subpart.  If there are fewer NO_x allowances than the number the Agency determines approvable for the project, the Agency will allocate the NO_x allowances on a pro-rata basis, as specified in 35 Ill. Adm. Code 225.475(b) and 225.575(b).

c)         The Agency will allocate NO_x allowances, with the oldest vintage NO_x allowances within a CASA NO_x project category being allocated first.

d)         The Agency will keep track of any remaining NO_x allowances for the year and season by CASA NO_x project category.

e)         The Agency will notify USEPA of the annual and seasonal NO_x allowance distributions by October 1 of the year of the applicable control period.