Pre-Submitted Questions – IERG Air Seminar 2026

Pre-Submitted 2026 Air Seminar Questions

IERG Air Seminar: Pre Submitted Questions Thank you for attending the upcoming IERG Air Seminar on April 16. To help our presenters tailor their content and address the most relevant issues for the regulated community, we invite you to submit any questions or comments in advance. Please use the sections below to provide your questions for each of the four sessions. All responses will be shared, anonymously, directly with session presenters to support preparation. Thank you for taking the time to contribute.

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Session 1: Air Quality, Standards & Regulatory Updates

Presenter: Rory Davis, Air Manager | Topics include: • NAAQS updates (Ozone, PM₂.₅) • Illinois SIP updates & nonattainment status (SSM, NOₓ RACT, NSR) • State-level rulemakings & upcoming BOA focus areas (6–12 months) • TRI/Form R intersections with air emissions and AER clarification.
Please explain your question to provide clarity and understanding. Provide additional context if necessary.

Session 2: Permitting and Agency Processes

Presenter: Ryan Hendrickson, Senior Public Service Administrator (CAAPP Unit Manager) | Topics include: • Compliance certifications, deviation reporting, Title V renewals • Construction permitting (significant vs. minor modifications) • When a project qualifies as an “Operation revision” • CAAPP vs. FESOP applicability • Environmental Justice (EJ) considerations in permitting • IRA related content • Air modeling requirements for major construction or EJ areas
Please explain your question to provide clarity and understanding. Provide additional context if necessary.

Session 3: Source Monitoring

Presenter: Kevin Mattison, Environmental Protection Specialist (EPS – IV) | Topics include: • CEMS, COMS, CPMS, stack testing, and alternative monitoring • Testing requirements, recordkeeping expectations, common pitfalls • Testing protocol submittals, timelines, challenges • Compliance determinations (stack tests, CEMS data, visible emissions, recordkeeping)
Please explain your question to provide clarity and understanding. Provide additional context if necessary.

Session 4: Air Inspection Program

Presenter: Vikash Bhakta, Field Operations Manager | Topics include: • Pre inspection, inspection, and post inspection processes • Work Plan expectations and documentation requirements • Clarification of when Field Operations becomes involved • Violation Notices (VNs), compliance commitments, timelines
Please explain your question to provide clarity and understanding. Provide additional context if necessary.

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