What happens if I dont have enough data to perform a reasonable potential analysis?
The reasonable potential analysis determines if a discharge is likely to exceed the calculated WQBEL. Without sufficient data, the Department will not be able to make an adequate reasonable potential analysis. In this case, the permit drafter will put the calculated WQBEL into the permit subject to drop. Once sufficient thermal data has been collected, the permittee can request for the thermal limit to be dropped from the permit based on the collected data. For more information see NR 106.56(12).
