(a) Eligibility. To be eligible for allowances under this section, a unit shall commence commercial operation between January 1, 1993, and December 31, 1995, and have commenced construction before December 31, 1990.

(b) Application for allowances. No later than December 31, 1995, the designated representative for a unit expected to be eligible under this provision must submit a photocopy of a signed contract for the construction of the unit.

(c) Commencement of commercial operation. The Administrator will use EIA information submitted by the utility for the boiler on-line date as commencement of commercial operation.