Section 271.120  Duration of Permits

a)         Permits issued on the basis of information provided pursuant to Section 271.110(a)(1) shall usually not extend beyond the final date of the contract or letter of intent, whichever is earlier.

b)         Notwithstanding Subsection (a) of this Section, the duration of a permit based on a letter of intent shall not exceed one year unless the applicant has certified that coal will be purchased from the same source.

c)         Permits issued on the basis of coal quality specifications for purchase orders, provided pursuant to Section 271.110(a)(2), shall usually not exceed one year.

d)         In addition to the coal supply, the Agency shall consider the following factors in determining whether permits for sources affected by this Part shall be issued for more than one year:

1)         The history of excess emissions caused by malfunctions and breakdowns; and

2)         The need for additional stack tests to assure continuing compliance with applicable regulations.