The Agency must not approve any effluent discharge for the purpose of any federal permit (other than an NPDES Permit issued by the Administrator), unless the discharge complies with all provisions of the Act and this Chapter, has been granted a variance, adjusted standard, or time-limited water quality standard under the Act, or complies with all terms and conditions of an NPDES Permit.
Ill. Admin. Code tit. 35, § 309.265