1. (a) Any person wishing to use a method for demonstrating compliance other than one specified in Env-A 1404.02 through Env-A 1404.05 shall submit a written proposal to the department for approval of the method as specified in (b), below.

2. (b) The proposal shall contain, at a minimum, the following information:

   1. (1) The identity, location, and description of the facility at which the alternative method is proposed to be used;
   2. (2) A description of the proposed alternative method and a description of each device or process to which the proposed alternative method will be applied;
   3. (3) The name and chemical abstracts service (CAS) registry number for each RTAP emitted from each device or process subject to Env-A 1400 to be assessed under the alternative method; and

   4. (4) Technical data and information to be used to demonstrate that:

      1. a. The proposed alternative method would produce results that are at least as precise and accurate as those produced by the methods specified in Env-A 1404.02 through Env-A 1404.05; and
      2. b. The concentration of each RTAP is less than or equal to the corresponding AAL.
3. (c) Within 60 days of receipt of a complete proposal, the department shall issue a written decision on the proposal. If the request is denied, the decision shall specify the reason(s) for the denial.

4. (d) The department shall not approve a proposal for use of an alternative method unless:

   1. (1) The request contains all of the information required by (b), above; and
   2. (2) The proposed alternate method produces results that are at least as precise and accurate as those produced by the methods specified in Env-A 1404.02 through Env-A 1404.05.

Source. #8278, eff 2-4-05 (from Env-A 1406.06); ss by #9601, eff 11-25-09; ss by #12443, eff 1-5-18; ss by #13334, eff 2-3-22 (formerly Env-A 1405.06)