Changes to Annual Emissions Reports on Published Agenda for Illinois EPA

The Illinois Environmental Protection Agency (IEPA) has proposed amendments to the Annual Emissions Reports (AERs) rule, 35 Ill. Adm. Code 254, as part of its regulatory agenda. The changes would remove reporting requirements associated with the now-expired Emissions Reduction Market System (ERMS) program, including seasonal emissions reporting. IEPA also indicated that it plans to clarify and eliminate other unnecessary reporting requirements, such as provisions related to annual throughput and tanks, though no further details were provided.