1. a) The character of the receiving waters pursuant to 35 Ill. Adm. Code 302.202, 302.209, and 302.306 in accordance with Section 378.204.
2. b) The discharge will not cause downstream waters to exceed applicable fecal coliform standards pursuant to 35 Ill. Adm. Code 302.209 and 302.306.

The Agency will consider an exemption from the fecal coliform effluent limitations of 35 Ill. Adm. Code 304.121(a) only when the holder of an NPDES permit submits to the Agency a Disinfection Exemption Request. The request, at a minimum, shall demonstrate and document the following: