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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 sulfur
dioxide (SO2) 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 ultraviolet fluorescence. The newly
designated equivalent SO2 method is
identified as follows:
Dated: May 4, 2007.
William L. Wehrum,
Acting Assistant Administrator, Office of Air
and Radiation.
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EQSA–0507–166, ‘‘SIR, S.A. Model S–5001
U.V. Fluorescence SO2 Analyzer, ’’ operated
with a full-scale measurement range of 0–0.5
ppm, with an integration time setting of 1
minute, and with or without an optional
PCMCIA Card or the optional Internal Span
permeation oven.
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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.
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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
sulfur dioxide (SO2) 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
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An application for an equivalent
method determination for the candidate
method based on this SO2 analyzer was
received by the EPA on October 4, 2006.
The sampler is commercially available
from the applicant, SIR USA, 826 West
Braddock Road, Alexandria, VA 22302–
3605 or from SIR Spain, Avenida de la
Industria, 3; 28760 Tres Cantos
(Madrid), 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. That
information will be made available for
inspection (upon request and 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
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(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
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
designate 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 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 as been
designated as part of a reference or
equivalent method in accordance with
Part 53 and showing its designated
method identification number.
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(e) If such an analyzer has two or ore
selectable ranges, the label or sticker
must be placed in close proximity to the
range selector and indicator 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 an 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 breakdown 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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Establishment of the Adaptation for
Climate-Sensitive Ecosystems and
Resources Advisory Committee
(ACSERAC)
Environmental Protection
Agency (EPA).
ACTION: Notice; establishment of a
Federal Advisory Committee.
AGENCY:
SUMMARY: As required by section 9(a)(2)
of the Federal Advisory Committee Act,
we are giving notice that EPA is
establishing the Adaptation for ClimateSensitive Ecosystems and Resources
Advisory Committee (ACSERAC). The
purpose of this Committee is to provide
advice on the conduct of a study titled
‘‘Preliminary Review of Adaptation
Options for Climate-Sensitive
Ecosystems and Resources’’ to be
conducted as part of the U.S. Climate
Change Science Program (CCSP). This
assessment is part of a comprehensive
set of assessments identified by the
CCSP’s Strategic Plan for the Climate
Change Science Program. ACSERAC
will advise on the specific issues that
should be addressed in the assessment,
appropriate technical approaches, the
type and usefulness of information to
decision makers, the content of the final
assessment report, compliance with the
Information Quality Act, and other
matters important to the successful
achievement of the objectives of the
study. EPA has determined that this
federal advisory committee is in the
public interest and will assist the
Agency in performing its duties under
the Clean Water Act, Clean Air Act, and
the Global Climate Protection Act. The
draft prospectus for the study is on the
CCSP Web site at https://
www.climatescience.gov/Library/sap/
sap4-4/sap4-4prospectus-final.htm.
Copies of the Committee Charter will be
filed with the appropriate congressional
committees and the Library of Congress.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Joanna Foellmer (8601D), National
Center for Environmental Assessment,
Immediate Office, Environmental
Protection Agency, 1200 Pennsylvania
Avenue, NW., Washington, DC 20460,
Telephone number: (202) 564–3208, Email address: Foellmer.joanna@epa.gov.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
I. Information About the Document
A copy of the Committee Charter is
available at https://www.fido.gov/
facadatabase/ after the Committee
Charter is filed with Congress. This
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usually takes up to 25 days from the
date of the Federal Register notice. The
purpose of the Committee is to provide
advice on the conduct of the study titled
Preliminary Review of Adaptation
Options for Climate-Sensitive
Ecosystems and Resources to be
conducted as part of the U.S. Climate
Change Science Program (CCSP). This
study will focus on adaptation to
anticipated impacts of climate change
on federally owned and managed lands
and waters. Within the context of the
assessment’s prospectus, ACSERAC will
advise on the specific issues to be
addressed, appropriate technical
approaches, the usefulness of
information to decision makers, the
quality and accurateness of the content
of the final assessment report,
compliance with the Information
Quality Act, and other matters
important to the successful achievement
of the objectives of the study The draft
prospectus for this study is available at:
https://www.climatescience.gov/Library/
sap/sap4-4/sap4-4prospectus-final.htm.
ACSERAC is expected to meet twice in
2007: Once in a face-to-face meeting in
the Washington, DC area and a second
time via conference call.
Membership: Nominations for
membership on the ACSERAC were
solicited through the Federal Register.
In selecting members, EPA will consider
the necessary areas of technical
expertise, different scientific
perspectives within each technical
discipline, and the collective breadth of
experience needed to address the
Agency’s charge.
Dated: March 22, 2007
George Gray,
Assistant Administrator, Office of Research
and Development.
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Agency (EPA).
ACTION: Notice of establishment of a
Federal Advisory Committee.
AGENCY:
SUMMARY: As required by section 9(a)(2)
of the Federal Advisory Committee Act,
we are giving notice that EPA is
establishing the Human Impacts of
Climate Change Advisory Committee
(HICCAC). The purpose of this
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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 sulfur dioxide
(SO2) 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 sulfur dioxide (SO2) 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 ultraviolet fluorescence. The
newly designated equivalent SO2 method is identified as
follows:
EQSA-0507-166, ``SIR, S.A. Model S-5001 U.V. Fluorescence
SO2 Analyzer, '' operated with a full-scale measurement
range of 0-0.5 ppm, with an integration time setting of 1 minute,
and with or without an optional PCMCIA Card or the optional Internal
Span permeation oven.
An application for an equivalent method determination for the
candidate method based on this SO2 analyzer was received by
the EPA on October 4, 2006. The sampler is commercially available from
the applicant, SIR USA, 826 West Braddock Road, Alexandria, VA 22302-
3605 or from SIR Spain, Avenida de la Industria, 3; 28760 Tres Cantos
(Madrid), 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. That information will be made available for inspection (upon
request and 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 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
designate 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 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 as
been designated as part of a reference or equivalent method in
accordance with Part 53 and showing its designated method
identification number.
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(e) If such an analyzer has two or ore selectable ranges, the label
or sticker must be placed in close proximity to the range selector and
indicator 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 an 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 breakdown 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.
[FR Doc. 07-2317 Filed 5-9-07; 8:45 am]
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