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estimated burden cost of $34,934,361
and an estimated cost of $82,208,255 for
capital investment or maintenance and
operational costs.
In its ‘‘Terms of Clearance’’ for the
current ICR, OMB asked EPA to report
on its efforts to reduce burden on
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wells. In response to this request, the
Agency has undertaken an effort to
study where further paperwork burden
reduction is feasible. The UIC Program
is reviewing UIC regulations requiring
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then evaluating potential for burden
reduction. Past efforts to reduce burden
focused on analyzing data needs of the
UIC Program and identifying ways to
reduce burden on State primacy
agencies that submit information to
EPA. This effort resulted in reduced
frequency with which states must
submit several 7520 Federal reporting
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reduce burden on owners and operators
that submit specific 7520 owner/
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some 7520 reporting forms, eliminating
certain reporting requirements,
eliminating data elements from the 7520
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This decrease primarily reflects
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under the 1999 Class V Rule; reduced
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reduction in the Class II inventory,
particularly the number of Class II
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These changes are adjustments.
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made under the provisions of 40 CFR
Part 53, as amended on December 18,
2006 (71 FR 61271).
The new equivalent method is an
automated method (analyzer) that
utilizes a measurement principle based
on absorption of ultraviolet light by
ozone at a wavelength of 254 nm. The
newly designated equivalent method is
identified as follows:
Dated: February 23, 2007.
Cynthia C. Dougherty,
Director, Office of Ground Water and Drinking
Water.
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EQSA–0207–164, ‘‘SIR S.A. Model S–5014
Photometric O3 Analyzer,’’ operated on the
0–500 ppb measurement range, within an
ambient temperature range of 20 to 30
degrees C, with a sample inlet particulate
filter, and with or without an optional
PCMCIA card.
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Office of Research and Development;
Ambient Air Monitoring Reference and
Equivalent Methods: Designation of a
New Equivalent Method
Environmental Protection
Agency.
ACTION: Notice of the designation of a
new equivalent method for monitoring
ambient air quality.
AGENCY:
SUMMARY: Notice is hereby given that
the Environmental Protection Agency
(EPA) has designated, in accordance
with 40 CFR Part 53, a new equivalent
method for measuring concentrations of
ozone (O3) in the ambient air.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Elizabeth Hunike, Human Exposure and
Atmospheric Sciences Division (MD–
D205–03), National Exposure Research
Laboratory, U.S. EPA, Research Triangle
Park, North Carolina 27711. Phone:
(919) 541–3737, e-mail:
Hunike.Elizabeth@epa.gov.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: In
accordance with regulations at 40 CFR
Part 53, the EPA evaluates various
methods for monitoring the
concentrations of those ambient air
pollutants for which EPA has
established National Ambient Air
Quality Standards (NAAQSs) as set
forth in 40 CFR Part 50. Monitoring
methods that are determined to meet
specific requirements for adequacy are
designated by the EPA as either
reference methods or equivalent
methods (as applicable), thereby
permitting their use under 40 CFR Part
58 by States and other agencies for
determining attainment of the NAAQSs.
The EPA hereby announces the
designation of a new equivalent method
for measuring concentrations of O3 in
the ambient air. This designation is
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An application for an equivalent
method determination for the candidate
method based on this ozone analyzer
was received by the EPA on August 4,
2006. The sampler is commercially
available from the applicant, SIR USA,
1775 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW.,
Washington, DC 20006 or from SIR
Spain, Avda. de la Industria, 3, 28760
Tres Cantos, Spain.
A test analyzer representative of this
method has been tested in accordance
with the applicable test procedures
specified in 40 CFR Part 53 (as amended
on December 18, 2006). After reviewing
the results of those tests and other
information submitted by the applicant
in the application, EPA has determined,
in accordance with Part 53, that this
method should be designated as an
equivalent method. The information
submitted by the applicant in the
application will be kept on file, either
at EPA’s National Exposure Research
Laboratory, Research Triangle Park,
North Carolina 27711 or in an approved
archive storage facility, and will be
available for inspection (with advance
notice) to the extent consistent with 40
CFR Part 2 (EPA’s regulations
implementing the Freedom of
Information Act).
As a designated reference or
equivalent method, this method is
acceptable for use by states and other air
monitoring agencies under the
requirements of 40 CFR Part 58,
Ambient Air Quality Surveillance. For
such purposes, the method must be
used in strict accordance with the
operation or instruction manual
associated with the method and subject
to any specifications and limitations
(e.g., configuration or operational
settings) specified in the applicable
designation method description (see the
identifications of the method above).
Use of the method should also be in
general accordance with the guidance
and recommendations of applicable
sections of the ‘‘Quality Assurance
Handbook for Air Pollution
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Measurement Systems, Volume I,’’ EPA/
600/R–94/038a and ‘‘Quality Assurance
Handbook for Air Pollution
Measurement Systems, Volume II, Part
1,’’ EPA–454/R–98–004 (available at
https://www.epa.gov/ttn/amtic/
qabook.html). Vendor modifications of a
designated reference or equivalent
method used for purposes of Part 58 are
permitted only with prior approval of
the EPA, as provided in Part 53.
Provisions concerning modification of
such methods by users are specified
under Section 2.8 (Modifications of
Methods by Users) of Appendix C to 40
CFR Part 58.
In general, a method designation
applies to any sampler or analyzer
which is identical to the sampler or
analyzer described in the application for
designation. In some cases, similar
samplers or analyzers manufactured
prior to the designation may be
upgraded or converted (e.g., by minor
modification or by substitution of the
approved operation or instruction
manual) so as to be identical to the
designated method and thus achieve
designated status. The manufacturer
should be consulted to determine the
feasibility of such upgrading or
conversion.
Part 53 requires that sellers of
designated reference or equivalent
method analyzers or samplers comply
with certain conditions. These
conditions are specified in 40 CFR 53.9
and are summarized below:
(a) A copy of the approved operation
or instruction manual must accompany
the sampler or analyzer when it is
delivered to the ultimate purchaser.
(b) The sampler or analyzer must not
generate any unreasonable hazard to
operators or to the environment.
(c) The sampler or analyzer must
function within the limits of the
applicable performance specifications
given in 40 CFR Parts 50 and 53 for at
least one year after delivery when
maintained and operated in accordance
with the operation or instruction
manual.
(d) Any sampler or analyzer offered
for sale as part of a reference or
equivalent method must bear a label or
sticker indicating that it has been
designated as part of a reference or
equivalent method in accordance with
Part 53 and showing its designated
method identification number.
(e) If such an analyzer has two or
more selectable ranges, the label or
sticker must be placed in close
proximity to the range selector and
indicate which range or ranges have
been included in the reference or
equivalent method designation.
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(f) An applicant who offers samplers
or analyzers for sale as part of a
reference or equivalent method is
required to maintain a list of ultimate
purchasers of such samplers or
analyzers and to notify them within 30
days if a reference or equivalent method
designation applicable to the method
has been canceled or if adjustment of
the sampler or analyzer is necessary
under 40 CFR 53.11(b) to avoid a
cancellation.
(g) An applicant who modifies a
sampler or analyzer previously
designated as part of a reference or
equivalent method is not permitted to
sell the sampler or analyzer (as
modified) as part of a reference or
equivalent method (although it may be
sold without such representation), nor
to attach a designation label or sticker
to the sampler or analyzer (as modified)
under the provisions described above,
until the applicant has received notice
under 40 CFR Part 53.14(c) that the
original designation or a new
designation applies to the method as
modified, or until the applicant has
applied for and received notice under
40 CFR 53.8(b) of a new reference or
equivalent method determination for the
sampler or analyzer as modified.
Aside from occasional breakdowns or
malfunctions, consistent or repeated
noncompliance with any of these
conditions should be reported to:
Director, Human Exposure and
Atmospheric Sciences Division (MD–
E205–01), National Exposure Research
Laboratory, U.S. Environmental
Protection Agency, Research Triangle
Park, North Carolina 27711.
Designation of this new equivalent
method is intended to assist the States
in establishing and operating their air
quality surveillance systems under 40
CFR Part 58. Questions concerning the
commercial availability or technical
aspects of the method should be
directed to the applicant.
Jewel F. Morris,
Acting Director, National Exposure Research
Laboratory.
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of Reregistration Eligibility Decision;
Notice of Availability
Environmental Protection
Agency (EPA).
ACTION: Notice.
AGENCY:
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SUMMARY: This notice announces EPA’s
intention to modify certain risk
mitigation measures that were imposed
as a result of the 2006 Reregistration
Eligibility Decision (RED) for the
pesticide dimethoate, and opens a
public comment period on these
changes. EPA conducted this
reassessment of the dimethoate RED in
response to public comments received.
The commentors have requested that the
Agency make certain modifications in
the dimethoate RED label requirements
including: Specifying a maximum
seasonal application rate, rather than a
maximum number of applications per
season; and increased seasonal rates for
peppers and cherries.
DATES: Comments must be received on
or before March 30, 2007.
ADDRESSES: Submit your comments,
identified by docket identification (ID)
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(OPP) Regulatory Public Docket (7502P),
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Pennsylvania Ave., NW., Washington,
DC 20460–0001.
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normal hours of operation (8:30 a.m. to
4 p.m., Monday through Friday,
excluding legal holidays). Special
arrangements should be made for
deliveries of boxed information. The
Docket telephone number is (703) 305–
5805.
Instructions: Direct your comments to
docket ID number EPA–HQ–OPP–2005–
0084. EPA’s policy is that all comments
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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
[FRL-8282-4]
Office of Research and Development; Ambient Air Monitoring
Reference and Equivalent Methods: Designation of a New Equivalent
Method
AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency.
ACTION: Notice of the designation of a new equivalent method for
monitoring ambient air quality.
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SUMMARY: Notice is hereby given that the Environmental Protection
Agency (EPA) has designated, in accordance with 40 CFR Part 53, a new
equivalent method for measuring concentrations of ozone (O3)
in the ambient air.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Elizabeth Hunike, Human Exposure and
Atmospheric Sciences Division (MD-D205-03), National Exposure Research
Laboratory, U.S. EPA, Research Triangle Park, North Carolina 27711.
Phone: (919) 541-3737, e-mail: Hunike.Elizabeth@epa.gov.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: In accordance with regulations at 40 CFR
Part 53, the EPA evaluates various methods for monitoring the
concentrations of those ambient air pollutants for which EPA has
established National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQSs) as set
forth in 40 CFR Part 50. Monitoring methods that are determined to meet
specific requirements for adequacy are designated by the EPA as either
reference methods or equivalent methods (as applicable), thereby
permitting their use under 40 CFR Part 58 by States and other agencies
for determining attainment of the NAAQSs.
The EPA hereby announces the designation of a new equivalent method
for measuring concentrations of O3 in the ambient air. This
designation is made under the provisions of 40 CFR Part 53, as amended
on December 18, 2006 (71 FR 61271).
The new equivalent method is an automated method (analyzer) that
utilizes a measurement principle based on absorption of ultraviolet
light by ozone at a wavelength of 254 nm. The newly designated
equivalent method is identified as follows:
EQSA-0207-164, ``SIR S.A. Model S-5014 Photometric O3
Analyzer,'' operated on the 0-500 ppb measurement range, within an
ambient temperature range of 20 to 30 degrees C, with a sample inlet
particulate filter, and with or without an optional PCMCIA card.
An application for an equivalent method determination for the
candidate method based on this ozone analyzer was received by the EPA
on August 4, 2006. The sampler is commercially available from the
applicant, SIR USA, 1775 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW., Washington, DC 20006
or from SIR Spain, Avda. de la Industria, 3, 28760 Tres Cantos, Spain.
A test analyzer representative of this method has been tested in
accordance with the applicable test procedures specified in 40 CFR Part
53 (as amended on December 18, 2006). After reviewing the results of
those tests and other information submitted by the applicant in the
application, EPA has determined, in accordance with Part 53, that this
method should be designated as an equivalent method. The information
submitted by the applicant in the application will be kept on file,
either at EPA's National Exposure Research Laboratory, Research
Triangle Park, North Carolina 27711 or in an approved archive storage
facility, and will be available for inspection (with advance notice) to
the extent consistent with 40 CFR Part 2 (EPA's regulations
implementing the Freedom of Information Act).
As a designated reference or equivalent method, this method is
acceptable for use by states and other air monitoring agencies under
the requirements of 40 CFR Part 58, Ambient Air Quality Surveillance.
For such purposes, the method must be used in strict accordance with
the operation or instruction manual associated with the method and
subject to any specifications and limitations (e.g., configuration or
operational settings) specified in the applicable designation method
description (see the identifications of the method above).
Use of the method should also be in general accordance with the
guidance and recommendations of applicable sections of the ``Quality
Assurance Handbook for Air Pollution
[[Page 8986]]
Measurement Systems, Volume I,'' EPA/600/R-94/038a and ``Quality
Assurance Handbook for Air Pollution Measurement Systems, Volume II,
Part 1,'' EPA-454/R-98-004 (available at https://www.epa.gov/ttn/amtic/
qabook.html). Vendor modifications of a designated reference or
equivalent method used for purposes of Part 58 are permitted only with
prior approval of the EPA, as provided in Part 53. Provisions
concerning modification of such methods by users are specified under
Section 2.8 (Modifications of Methods by Users) of Appendix C to 40 CFR
Part 58.
In general, a method designation applies to any sampler or analyzer
which is identical to the sampler or analyzer described in the
application for designation. In some cases, similar samplers or
analyzers manufactured prior to the designation may be upgraded or
converted (e.g., by minor modification or by substitution of the
approved operation or instruction manual) so as to be identical to the
designated method and thus achieve designated status. The manufacturer
should be consulted to determine the feasibility of such upgrading or
conversion.
Part 53 requires that sellers of designated reference or equivalent
method analyzers or samplers comply with certain conditions. These
conditions are specified in 40 CFR 53.9 and are summarized below:
(a) A copy of the approved operation or instruction manual must
accompany the sampler or analyzer when it is delivered to the ultimate
purchaser.
(b) The sampler or analyzer must not generate any unreasonable
hazard to operators or to the environment.
(c) The sampler or analyzer must function within the limits of the
applicable performance specifications given in 40 CFR Parts 50 and 53
for at least one year after delivery when maintained and operated in
accordance with the operation or instruction manual.
(d) Any sampler or analyzer offered for sale as part of a reference
or equivalent method must bear a label or sticker indicating that it
has been designated as part of a reference or equivalent method in
accordance with Part 53 and showing its designated method
identification number.
(e) If such an analyzer has two or more selectable ranges, the
label or sticker must be placed in close proximity to the range
selector and indicate which range or ranges have been included in the
reference or equivalent method designation.
(f) An applicant who offers samplers or analyzers for sale as part
of a reference or equivalent method is required to maintain a list of
ultimate purchasers of such samplers or analyzers and to notify them
within 30 days if a reference or equivalent method designation
applicable to the method has been canceled or if adjustment of the
sampler or analyzer is necessary under 40 CFR 53.11(b) to avoid a
cancellation.
(g) An applicant who modifies a sampler or analyzer previously
designated as part of a reference or equivalent method is not permitted
to sell the sampler or analyzer (as modified) as part of a reference or
equivalent method (although it may be sold without such
representation), nor to attach a designation label or sticker to the
sampler or analyzer (as modified) under the provisions described above,
until the applicant has received notice under 40 CFR Part 53.14(c) that
the original designation or a new designation applies to the method as
modified, or until the applicant has applied for and received notice
under 40 CFR 53.8(b) of a new reference or equivalent method
determination for the sampler or analyzer as modified.
Aside from occasional breakdowns or malfunctions, consistent or
repeated noncompliance with any of these conditions should be reported
to: Director, Human Exposure and Atmospheric Sciences Division (MD-
E205-01), National Exposure Research Laboratory, U.S. Environmental
Protection Agency, Research Triangle Park, North Carolina 27711.
Designation of this new equivalent method is intended to assist the
States in establishing and operating their air quality surveillance
systems under 40 CFR Part 58. Questions concerning the commercial
availability or technical aspects of the method should be directed to
the applicant.
Jewel F. Morris,
Acting Director, National Exposure Research Laboratory.
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