Federal Role. The Region 5 Air and Radiation Division (ARD) commits to support the Bureau of Air in all efforts necessary to achieve Illinois EPA’s mission of Clean Air. A priority will be playing a leadership role in the identification and resolution of program issues at the national level which impact state implementation. Region 5 will work with Illinois EPA to assess issues of concern and develop possible solutions. Region 5 will facilitate issue resolution through the Headquarters’ process to ensure answers are timely and responsive to state concerns, while reflecting appropriate national consistency. Specifically with regard to SIPs, Region 5 will provide technical assistance, review, and testimony where requested, before and during state rulemaking. Completeness reviews will be completed within 60 days, but no later than six months from the date of submittal, and Region 5 will prepare Federal Register actions as expeditiously as possible, while striving to achieve statutory deadlines for rulemaking actions. Administratively, ARD will continue to provide Illinois EPA timely information regarding available resources and competitive grants throughout the year and will work with the state to expeditiously apply for and receive appropriate awards.
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Samples: Partnership Agreement, Partnership Agreement, epa.illinois.gov
