"Battery energy storage solution facility" or "BESS" means a facility that stores and distributes energy in the form of electricity and that stores electricity using battery devices and other means. "Battery energy storage solution" or "BESS" includes any permanent structures associated with the battery energy storage facility and all associated transmission lines, substations, and other equipment related to the storage and transmission of electric power.
"Battery storage site" means a site where used batteries are stored.
"Electric vehicle" or "EV" has the same meaning as defined in Section 11-1308 of the Illinois Vehicle Code.
"Electric vehicle battery" or "EV battery" means a rechargeable battery that is used to power the electric motors that propel an electric vehicle. "Electric vehicle battery" includes, but is not limited to, lithium-ion batteries and nickel-metal hydride batteries.
"Used battery" means an EV battery that is sold, given, or otherwise conveyed to a battery storage site.
"Storage" means any accumulation of used batteries that does not constitute disposal.
The records required under this Section shall be made available for inspection and copying by the Agency during the normal business hours.
415 ILCS 5/22.23e