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general permit on small entities in a
manner that would meet the
requirements of the RFA if it applied.’’
Id.
Subsequent to EPA’s conclusion in
1998 that general permits are
adjudications, rather than rules, as
noted above, the DC Circuit recently
held that Nationwide general permits
under section 404 are ‘‘rules’’ rather
than ‘‘adjudications.’’ Thus, this legal
question remains ‘‘a difficult one’’
(supra). However, EPA continues to
believe that there is a strong public
policy interest in EPA applying the
RFA’s framework and requirements to
the Agency’s evaluation and
consideration of the nature and extent of
any economic impacts that a CWA
general permit could have on small
entities (e.g., small businesses). In this
regard, EPA believes that the Agency’s
evaluation of the potential economic
impact that a general permit would have
on small entities, consistent with the
RFA framework discussed below, is
relevant to, and an essential component
of, the Agency’s assessment of whether
a CWA general permit would place
requirements on dischargers that are
appropriate and reasonable.
Furthermore, EPA believes that the
RFA’s framework and requirements
provide the Agency with the best
approach for the Agency’s evaluation of
the economic impact of general permits
on small entities. While using the RFA
framework to inform its assessment of
whether permit requirements are
appropriate and reasonable, EPA will
also continue to ensure that all permits
satisfy the requirements of the Clean
Water Act.
Accordingly, EPA hereby commits
that the Agency will operate in
accordance with the RFA’s framework
and requirements during the Agency’s
issuance of CWA general permits (in
other words, the Agency commits that it
will apply the RFA in its issuance of
general permits as if those permits do
qualify as ‘‘rules’’ that are subject to the
RFA). In satisfaction of this
commitment, during the course of this
MSGP permitting proceeding, the
Agency conducted the analysis and
made the appropriate determinations
that are called for by the RFA. In
addition, and in satisfaction of the
Agency’s commitment, EPA will apply
the RFA’s framework and requirements
in any future MSGP proceeding as well
as in the Agency’s issuance of other
NPDES general permits. EPA anticipates
that for most general permits the Agency
will be able to conclude that there is not
a significant economic impact on a
substantial number of small entities. In
such cases, the requirements of the RFA
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framework are fulfilled by including a
statement to this effect in the permit fact
sheet, along with a statement providing
the factual basis for the conclusion. A
quantitative analysis of impacts would
only be required for permits that may
affect a substantial number of small
entities, consistent with EPA guidance
regarding RFA certification.1
Based on EPA’s analysis, the Agency
concludes that this permit will not
result in a significant economic impact
on a substantial number of small
businesses. The factual basis for this
conclusion is included in the economic
analysis for the permit, available as part
of the docket for this permit, and
summarized above.
IV. Quantitative Analysis of Economic
Impacts of the MSGP
Authority: Clean Water Act, 33 U.S.C. 1251
et seq.
EPA has determined, in consideration
of the discussion in Section IV above,
that the issuance of the MSGP
potentially could affect a substantial
number of small entities. Therefore, to
determine what, if any, economic
impact this permit may have on small
businesses, EPA conducted an economic
assessment of this general permit. Based
on this assessment, EPA concludes that
this permit will not have a significant
economic impact on a substantial
number of businesses, including small
businesses. The estimated increased
compliance cost per permittee ranges
from a low of $8.37 per year to a high
of $28.27 per year. All cost estimates are
presented in 2005 dollars. As a
percentage of annual sales, the expected
incremental burden of these estimated
costs is small. The cost-to-sales ratios
are small across all MSGP sectors, with
the largest impacts observed in Sectors
I (0.003 percent) and P (0.003 percent).
These cost estimates reflect the
incremental monitoring, documentation
and reporting costs imposed by this
permit, relative to the comparable costs
for compliance with MSGP 2000. They
do not include the costs of additional
control measures that may be required
as a result of more rigorous
documentation and reporting
requirements (e.g., for corrective action).
EPA recognizes that these costs may be
significant for some facilities, but
believes that relatively few facilities will
have significantly increased costs
relative to MSGP 2000 because in most
cases the underlying standards of
control have not changed. EPA was
unable to quantify these costs because
EPA is not able to predict what sitespecific additional control measures
may be necessary in these limited cases.
1 EPA’s current guidance, entitled Final Guidance
for EPA Rulewriters: Regulatory Flexibility Act as
Amended by the Small Business Regulatory
Enforcement and Fairness Act, was issued in
November 2006 and is available on EPA’s Web site:
https://www.epa.gov/sbrefa/documents/
rfafinalguidance06.pdf. After considering the
Guidance and the purpose of CWA general permits,
EPA concludes that general permits affecting less
than 100 small entities do not have a significant
economic impact on a substantial number of small
entities.
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Dated: January 29, 2009.
Michael A. Bussell,
Director, Office of Water and Watersheds,
EPA Region 10.
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AGENCY
[EPA–HQ–OAR–2007–1196; FRL–8772–3]
Recent Postings of Broadly Applicable
Alternative Test Methods
AGENCY: Environmental Protection
Agency (EPA).
ACTION: Notice of availability.
SUMMARY: This notice announces the
broadly applicable alternative test
method approval decisions the EPA has
made under and in support of New
Source Performance Standards (NSPS)
and the National Emission Standards for
Hazardous Air Pollutants (NESHAP) in
2008.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: An
electronic copy of each alternative test
method approval document is available
on EPA’s Web site at https://
www.epa.gov/ttn/emc/approalt.html.
For questions about this notice, contact
Jason M. DeWees, Air Quality
Assessment Division, Office of Air
Quality Planning and Standards (E143–
02), Environmental Protection Agency,
Research Triangle Park, NC 27711;
telephone number: 919–541–9724; fax
number: 919–541–0516; e-mail address:
dewees.jason@epa.gov. For technical
questions about individual alternative
test method decisions, refer to the
contact person identified in the
individual approval documents.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
I. General Information
A. Does This Notice Apply to Me?
This notice will be of interest to
entities regulated under 40 CFR parts
60, 61, and 63, and State, local, Tribal
agencies, and EPA Regional Offices
responsible for implementation and
enforcement of regulations under 40
CFR parts 60, 61, and 63.
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or alternatives would be equally valid
and appropriate to apply to other
sources within a particular class,
You may access copies of the broadly
category, or subcategory. Consequently,
applicable alternative test method
we have concluded that where a method
approval documents from the EPA’s
modification or a change or alternative
Web site at https://www.epa.gov/ttn/emc/ is clearly broadly applicable to a class,
approalt.html.
category, or subcategory of sources, it is
both more equitable and efficient to
II. Background
approve its use for all appropriate
This notice identifies EPA’s broadly
sources and situations at the same time.
applicable alternative test method
It is important to clarify that
approval decisions issued between
alternative methods are not mandatory
January 1, 2008, and December 31, 2008, but permissive. Sources are not required
under the New Source Performance
to employ such a method but may
Standards (NSPS), 40 CFR part 60, and
choose to do so in appropriate cases.
the National Emission Standards for
Source owners or operators should
Hazardous Air Pollutants (NESHAP), 40 review the specific broadly applicable
CFR parts 61 and 63 (see Table 1).
alternative method approval decision on
Source owners and operators may
the EPA’s Web site at https://
voluntarily use these broadly applicable www.epa.gov/ttn/emc/approalt.html
alternative test methods subject to their
before electing to employ it. By electing
specific applicability. Use of these
to use an alternative method, the source
broadly applicable alternative test
owner or operator consents to thereafter
methods does not change the applicable demonstrate compliance with
emission standards.
applicable requirements based on the
As explained in a previous Federal
results of the alternative method until
Register notice published at 72 FR 4257, approved to do so otherwise.
1/30/07 and found on the EPA’s Web
The criteria for approval and
site at https://www.epa.gov/ttn/emc/
procedures for submission and review
approalt.html, the EPA Administrator
of broadly applicable alternative test
has the authority to approve the use of
methods are outlined at 72 FR 4257, 1/
alternative test methods to comply with 30/07. EPA will continue to announce
requirements under 40 CFR parts 60, 61, approvals for broadly applicable
and 63. This authority is found in
alternative test methods on the EPA’s
sections 60.8(b)(3), 61.13(h)(1)(ii), and
Web site at https://www.epa.gov/ttn/emc/
63.7(e)(2)(ii). Over the years, we have
approalt.html and intends to publish a
performed thorough technical reviews
notice annually that summarizes
of numerous requests for alternatives
approvals for broadly applicable
and modifications to test methods and
alternative test methods.
This notice comprises a summary of
procedures. Based on these experiences,
eleven such approval documents added
we have found that often these changes
B. How Can I Get Copies of This
Information?
to our technology transfer network from
January 1, 2008, through December 31,
2008. The alternative test number, the
reference method affected, sources
affected, and modification or alternative
method allowed are summarized in
Table 1 of this notice. Please refer to the
complete copies of these approval
documents available from the EPA’s
Web site at https://www.epa.gov/ttn/emc/
approalt.html as the table serves only as
a summary of the broadly applicable
alternative test methods. If you are
aware of reasons why a particular
alternative test method approval that we
issue should not be broadly applicable,
we request that you make us aware of
the reasons within 60 days of the
Federal Register notice announcing the
broad approval, and we will revisit the
broad approval. Any objection to a
broadly applicable alternative test
method as well as the resolution of that
objection will be announced on the
EPA’s Web site at https://www.epa.gov/
ttn/emc/approalt.html and in the
subsequent Federal Register notice. If
we should decide to retract a broadly
applicable test method, we would
continue to grant case-by-case
approvals, as appropriate, and would (as
States, local and Tribal agencies and
EPA Regional Offices should) consider
the need for an appropriate transition
period for users either to request caseby-case approval or to transition to an
approved method.
Dated: January 29, 2009.
Stephen D. Page,
Director, Office of Air Quality Planning and
Standards.
TABLE 1—APPROVED ALTERNATIVE TEST METHODS AND MODIFICATIONS TO TEST METHODS UNDER APPENDICES A, B OR
F IN CFR 60, 61, AND 63 MADE BETWEEN JANUARY 2008 AND DECEMBER 2008
As an alternative or modification
to . . .
Alternative No.
Alt–039 ...........................................
Alt–040 ...........................................
For . . .
You may . . .
Method 101A—Determination of
Particulate and Gaseous Mercury Emissions from Sewage
Sludge Incinerators.
Method 25C—Determination of
Nonmethane Organic Compounds (NMOC) in Landfill Gas.
Sludge Drying or Sludge Incineration Facilities affected under
the NESHAP for Mercury in 40
CFR part 61, subpart E.
Sources affected under the NSPS
for Municipal Solid Waste Landfills in 40 CFR part 60, subpart
WWW.
Use Method 29 with limitations
outlined in the approval letter in
lieu of Method 101A.
Alt–041 ...........................................
Method 25C—Determination of
Nonmethane Organic Compounds (NMOC) in Landfill Gas.
Alt–042 ...........................................
Method 3C—Determination of
Carbon Dioxide, Methane, Nitrogen, and Oxygen from Stationary Sources.
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Sources affected under the NSPS
for Municipal Solid Waste Landfills in 40 CFR part 60, subpart
WWW.
Sources affected under the NSPS
for Municipal Solid Waste Landfills in 40 CFR part 60, subpart
WWW.
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Use of a Geoprobe brand sampling probe to create a sampling void.
Use of a polyethylene sampling
tubing.
Use of a critical orifice to regulate
flow.
Use of extraction wells and leachate risers for sampling locations
in lieu of the inserting surface
probes.
Use handheld combustion meters
in lieu of Method 3C for 2 of the
3 runs.
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TABLE 1—APPROVED ALTERNATIVE TEST METHODS AND MODIFICATIONS TO TEST METHODS UNDER APPENDICES A, B OR
F IN CFR 60, 61, AND 63 MADE BETWEEN JANUARY 2008 AND DECEMBER 2008—Continued
As an alternative or modification
to . . .
Alternative No.
Alt–042 ...........................................
Alt–043 ...........................................
For . . .
You may . . .
Method 22—Visual Determination
of Fugitive Emissions from Material Sources and Smoke
Emissions from Flares.
Method 26A—Determination of
Hydrogen Halide and Halogen
Emissions
from
Stationary
Sources Isokinetic Method.
Sources affected under the NSPS
for Municipal Solid Waste Landfills in 40 CFR part 60, subpart
WWW.
Sources subject to 40 CFR part
63, subpart RRR—National
Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants for Secondary Aluminum Production.
Sources subject to 40 CFR part
63, subpart EEE, National
Emissions Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants for Hazardous Waste Combustors.
Reduce Method 22 run times from
2 hours to 30 minutes.
Alt–044 ...........................................
Performance Specification 4B—
Specifications and Test Procedures for Carbon Monoxides
and Oxygen Continuous Monitoring Systems in Stationary
Sources.
Alt–045 ...........................................
Method 3C—Determination of
Carbon Dioxide, Methane, Nitrogen, and Oxygen from Stationary Sources.
Method 6C—Determination of
Sulfur Dioxides Emissions from
Stationary
Sources
(Instrumental Analyzer Procedure).
Method 7E—Determination of Nitrogen Oxides Emissions from
Stationary
Sources
(Instrumental Analyzer Procedure).
Method 10—Determination of
Carbon Monoxide from Stationary Sources (Instrumental
Analyzer Procedure).
Method 12—Determination of Inorganic Lead from Stationary
Sources.
Sources affected under the NSPS
for Municipal Solid Waste Landfills in 40 CFR part 60, subpart
WWW.
Sources affected under the NSPS
for Industrial-Commercial-Institutional Steam Generating Units
in 40 CFR part 60, subpart Db.
Sources affected under the NSPS
for Industrial-Commercial-Institutional Steam Generating Units
in 40 CFR part 60, subpart Db.
Sources affected under the NSPS
for Industrial-Commercial-Institutional Steam Generating Units
in 40 CFR part 60, subpart Db.
Sources required to use Method
12.
Alt–047 ...........................................
Method 103—Beryllium Screening
Method.
Sources required to use Method
103.
Alt–047 ...........................................
Method 104—Determination of
Beryllium Emissions from Stationary Sources.
Sources required to use Method
104.
Alt–047 ...........................................
Method 108—Determination of
Particulate and Gaseous Arsenic Emissions.
Sources required to use Method
108.
Alt–047 ...........................................
Method 108A—Determination of
Arsenic Content in Ore Samples from Nonferrous Smelters.
Sources required to use Method
108A.
Alt–047 ...........................................
Method 108B—Determination of
Arsenic Content in Ore Samples from Nonferrous Smelters.
Sources required to use Method
108B.
Alt–046 ...........................................
Alt–046 ...........................................
Alt–046 ...........................................
Alt–047 ...........................................
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Use Method 26 in lieu of Method
26A provided the emission
stream does not contain water
droplets.
Use of the alternative relative accuracy procedures in Section
7.3 of PS 4B when CO emissions levels are consistently
very low or low and interrupted
periodically by short duration
high level spikes.
Use of an alternative calibration
procedure based on a drift
basis similar to Method 25.
Use of Method 320 in lieu of
Method 6C.
Use of Method 320 in lieu of
Method 7E.
Use of Method 320 in lieu of
Method 10.
Use of Inductively Coupled Plasma—Mass Spectroscopy Analysis as described in Method
6020/6020A in lieu of atomic
adsorption spectroscopy for
lead.
Use of Inductively Coupled Plasma—Mass Spectroscopy Analysis as described in Method
6020/6020A in lieu of atomic
adsorption spectroscopy for beryllium.
Use of Inductively Coupled Plasma—Mass Spectroscopy Analysis as described in Method
6020/6020A in lieu of atomic
adsorption spectroscopy for beryllium.
Use of Inductively Coupled Plasma—Mass Spectroscopy Analysis as described in Method
6020/6020A in lieu of atomic
adsorption spectroscopy for arsenic.
Use of Inductively Coupled Plasma—Mass Spectroscopy Analysis as described in Method
6020/6020A in lieu of atomic
adsorption spectroscopy for arsenic.
Use of Inductively Coupled Plasma—Mass Spectroscopy Analysis as described in Method
6020/6020A in lieu of atomic
adsorption spectroscopy for arsenic.
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TABLE 1—APPROVED ALTERNATIVE TEST METHODS AND MODIFICATIONS TO TEST METHODS UNDER APPENDICES A, B OR
F IN CFR 60, 61, AND 63 MADE BETWEEN JANUARY 2008 AND DECEMBER 2008—Continued
As an alternative or modification
to . . .
Alternative No.
Alt–047 ...........................................
Alt–048 ...........................................
Alt–049 ...........................................
For . . .
You may . . .
Method 306—Determination of
Chromium Emissions from Decorative and Hard Chromium
Electroplating and Chromium
Anodizing Operation—Isokinetic
method.
Method 5—Determination of Particulate Matter Emissions from
Stationary Sources.
Sources required to use Method
306.
Performance Specification 4B—
Specifications and Test Procedures for Carbon Monoxides
and Oxygen Continuous Monitoring Systems in Stationary
Sources.
Sources subject to 40 CFR part
63, subpart EEE, National
Emissions Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants for Hazardous Waste Combustors.
Use of Inductively Coupled Plasma—Mass Spectroscopy Analysis as described in Method
6020/6020A in lieu of atomic
adsorption spectroscopy for
chromium.
Use of an alternative determination of sample volume and flow
rate used by the Isostack metering system.
Use of the alternative relative accuracy procedures in Section
7.3 of PS 4B when CO emissions levels are consistently
very low or low and interrupted
periodically by short duration
high level spikes.
Sources required to use Method 5
Source owners or operators should review the specific broadly applicable alternative method approval letter on the EPA’s Web site at https://
www.epa.gov/ttn/emc/approalt.html before electing to employ it.
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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
[EPA-HQ-OAR-2007-1196; FRL-8772-3]
Recent Postings of Broadly Applicable Alternative Test Methods
AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).
ACTION: Notice of availability.
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SUMMARY: This notice announces the broadly applicable alternative test
method approval decisions the EPA has made under and in support of New
Source Performance Standards (NSPS) and the National Emission Standards
for Hazardous Air Pollutants (NESHAP) in 2008.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: An electronic copy of each alternative
test method approval document is available on EPA's Web site at https://
www.epa.gov/ttn/emc/approalt.html. For questions about this notice,
contact Jason M. DeWees, Air Quality Assessment Division, Office of Air
Quality Planning and Standards (E143-02), Environmental Protection
Agency, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711; telephone number: 919-541-
9724; fax number: 919-541-0516; e-mail address: dewees.jason@epa.gov.
For technical questions about individual alternative test method
decisions, refer to the contact person identified in the individual
approval documents.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
I. General Information
A. Does This Notice Apply to Me?
This notice will be of interest to entities regulated under 40 CFR
parts 60, 61, and 63, and State, local, Tribal agencies, and EPA
Regional Offices responsible for implementation and enforcement of
regulations under 40 CFR parts 60, 61, and 63.
[[Page 8792]]
B. How Can I Get Copies of This Information?
You may access copies of the broadly applicable alternative test
method approval documents from the EPA's Web site at https://
www.epa.gov/ttn/emc/approalt.html.
II. Background
This notice identifies EPA's broadly applicable alternative test
method approval decisions issued between January 1, 2008, and December
31, 2008, under the New Source Performance Standards (NSPS), 40 CFR
part 60, and the National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air
Pollutants (NESHAP), 40 CFR parts 61 and 63 (see Table 1). Source
owners and operators may voluntarily use these broadly applicable
alternative test methods subject to their specific applicability. Use
of these broadly applicable alternative test methods does not change
the applicable emission standards.
As explained in a previous Federal Register notice published at 72
FR 4257, 1/30/07 and found on the EPA's Web site at https://www.epa.gov/
ttn/emc/approalt.html, the EPA Administrator has the authority to
approve the use of alternative test methods to comply with requirements
under 40 CFR parts 60, 61, and 63. This authority is found in sections
60.8(b)(3), 61.13(h)(1)(ii), and 63.7(e)(2)(ii). Over the years, we
have performed thorough technical reviews of numerous requests for
alternatives and modifications to test methods and procedures. Based on
these experiences, we have found that often these changes or
alternatives would be equally valid and appropriate to apply to other
sources within a particular class, category, or subcategory.
Consequently, we have concluded that where a method modification or a
change or alternative is clearly broadly applicable to a class,
category, or subcategory of sources, it is both more equitable and
efficient to approve its use for all appropriate sources and situations
at the same time.
It is important to clarify that alternative methods are not
mandatory but permissive. Sources are not required to employ such a
method but may choose to do so in appropriate cases. Source owners or
operators should review the specific broadly applicable alternative
method approval decision on the EPA's Web site at https://www.epa.gov/
ttn/emc/approalt.html before electing to employ it. By electing to use
an alternative method, the source owner or operator consents to
thereafter demonstrate compliance with applicable requirements based on
the results of the alternative method until approved to do so
otherwise.
The criteria for approval and procedures for submission and review
of broadly applicable alternative test methods are outlined at 72 FR
4257, 1/30/07. EPA will continue to announce approvals for broadly
applicable alternative test methods on the EPA's Web site at https://
www.epa.gov/ttn/emc/approalt.html and intends to publish a notice
annually that summarizes approvals for broadly applicable alternative
test methods.
This notice comprises a summary of eleven such approval documents
added to our technology transfer network from January 1, 2008, through
December 31, 2008. The alternative test number, the reference method
affected, sources affected, and modification or alternative method
allowed are summarized in Table 1 of this notice. Please refer to the
complete copies of these approval documents available from the EPA's
Web site at https://www.epa.gov/ttn/emc/approalt.html as the table
serves only as a summary of the broadly applicable alternative test
methods. If you are aware of reasons why a particular alternative test
method approval that we issue should not be broadly applicable, we
request that you make us aware of the reasons within 60 days of the
Federal Register notice announcing the broad approval, and we will
revisit the broad approval. Any objection to a broadly applicable
alternative test method as well as the resolution of that objection
will be announced on the EPA's Web site at https://www.epa.gov/ttn/emc/
approalt.html and in the subsequent Federal Register notice. If we
should decide to retract a broadly applicable test method, we would
continue to grant case-by-case approvals, as appropriate, and would (as
States, local and Tribal agencies and EPA Regional Offices should)
consider the need for an appropriate transition period for users either
to request case-by-case approval or to transition to an approved
method.
Dated: January 29, 2009.
Stephen D. Page,
Director, Office of Air Quality Planning and Standards.
Table 1--Approved Alternative Test Methods and Modifications to Test Methods Under Appendices A, B or F in CFR
60, 61, and 63 Made Between January 2008 and December 2008
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As an alternative or
Alternative No. modification to . . . For . . . You may . . .
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Alt-039.............................. Method 101A-- Sludge Drying or Sludge Use Method 29 with
Determination of Incineration limitations outlined
Particulate and Facilities affected in the approval letter
Gaseous Mercury under the NESHAP for in lieu of Method
Emissions from Sewage Mercury in 40 CFR part 101A.
Sludge Incinerators. 61, subpart E.
Alt-040.............................. Method 25C-- Sources affected under Use of a Geoprobe brand
Determination of the NSPS for Municipal sampling probe to
Nonmethane Organic Solid Waste Landfills create a sampling
Compounds (NMOC) in in 40 CFR part 60, void.
Landfill Gas. subpart WWW.
Use of a polyethylene
sampling tubing.
Use of a critical
orifice to regulate
flow.
Alt-041.............................. Method 25C-- Sources affected under Use of extraction wells
Determination of the NSPS for Municipal and leachate risers
Nonmethane Organic Solid Waste Landfills for sampling locations
Compounds (NMOC) in in 40 CFR part 60, in lieu of the
Landfill Gas. subpart WWW. inserting surface
probes.
Alt-042.............................. Method 3C-- Sources affected under Use handheld combustion
Determination of the NSPS for Municipal meters in lieu of
Carbon Dioxide, Solid Waste Landfills Method 3C for 2 of the
Methane, Nitrogen, and in 40 CFR part 60, 3 runs.
Oxygen from Stationary subpart WWW.
Sources.
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Alt-042.............................. Method 22--Visual Sources affected under Reduce Method 22 run
Determination of the NSPS for Municipal times from 2 hours to
Fugitive Emissions Solid Waste Landfills 30 minutes.
from Material Sources in 40 CFR part 60,
and Smoke Emissions subpart WWW.
from Flares.
Alt-043.............................. Method 26A-- Sources subject to 40 Use Method 26 in lieu
Determination of CFR part 63, subpart of Method 26A provided
Hydrogen Halide and RRR--National Emission the emission stream
Halogen Emissions from Standards for does not contain water
Stationary Sources Hazardous Air droplets.
Isokinetic Method. Pollutants for
Secondary Aluminum
Production.
Alt-044.............................. Performance Sources subject to 40 Use of the alternative
Specification 4B-- CFR part 63, subpart relative accuracy
Specifications and EEE, National procedures in Section
Test Procedures for Emissions Standards 7.3 of PS 4B when CO
Carbon Monoxides and for Hazardous Air emissions levels are
Oxygen Continuous Pollutants for consistently very low
Monitoring Systems in Hazardous Waste or low and interrupted
Stationary Sources. Combustors. periodically by short
duration high level
spikes.
Alt-045.............................. Method 3C-- Sources affected under Use of an alternative
Determination of the NSPS for Municipal calibration procedure
Carbon Dioxide, Solid Waste Landfills based on a drift basis
Methane, Nitrogen, and in 40 CFR part 60, similar to Method 25.
Oxygen from Stationary subpart WWW.
Sources.
Alt-046.............................. Method 6C-- Sources affected under Use of Method 320 in
Determination of the NSPS for lieu of Method 6C.
Sulfur Dioxides Industrial-Commercial-
Emissions from Institutional Steam
Stationary Sources Generating Units in 40
(Instrumental Analyzer CFR part 60, subpart
Procedure). Db.
Alt-046.............................. Method 7E-- Sources affected under Use of Method 320 in
Determination of the NSPS for lieu of Method 7E.
Nitrogen Oxides Industrial-Commercial-
Emissions from Institutional Steam
Stationary Sources Generating Units in 40
(Instrumental Analyzer CFR part 60, subpart
Procedure). Db.
Alt-046.............................. Method 10-- Sources affected under Use of Method 320 in
Determination of the NSPS for lieu of Method 10.
Carbon Monoxide from Industrial-Commercial-
Stationary Sources Institutional Steam
(Instrumental Analyzer Generating Units in 40
Procedure). CFR part 60, subpart
Db.
Alt-047.............................. Method 12-- Sources required to use Use of Inductively
Determination of Method 12. Coupled Plasma--Mass
Inorganic Lead from Spectroscopy Analysis
Stationary Sources. as described in Method
6020/6020A in lieu of
atomic adsorption
spectroscopy for lead.
Alt-047.............................. Method 103--Beryllium Sources required to use Use of Inductively
Screening Method. Method 103. Coupled Plasma--Mass
Spectroscopy Analysis
as described in Method
6020/6020A in lieu of
atomic adsorption
spectroscopy for
beryllium.
Alt-047.............................. Method 104-- Sources required to use Use of Inductively
Determination of Method 104. Coupled Plasma--Mass
Beryllium Emissions Spectroscopy Analysis
from Stationary as described in Method
Sources. 6020/6020A in lieu of
atomic adsorption
spectroscopy for
beryllium.
Alt-047.............................. Method 108-- Sources required to use Use of Inductively
Determination of Method 108. Coupled Plasma--Mass
Particulate and Spectroscopy Analysis
Gaseous Arsenic as described in Method
Emissions. 6020/6020A in lieu of
atomic adsorption
spectroscopy for
arsenic.
Alt-047.............................. Method 108A-- Sources required to use Use of Inductively
Determination of Method 108A. Coupled Plasma--Mass
Arsenic Content in Ore Spectroscopy Analysis
Samples from as described in Method
Nonferrous Smelters. 6020/6020A in lieu of
atomic adsorption
spectroscopy for
arsenic.
Alt-047.............................. Method 108B-- Sources required to use Use of Inductively
Determination of Method 108B. Coupled Plasma--Mass
Arsenic Content in Ore Spectroscopy Analysis
Samples from as described in Method
Nonferrous Smelters. 6020/6020A in lieu of
atomic adsorption
spectroscopy for
arsenic.
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Alt-047.............................. Method 306-- Sources required to use Use of Inductively
Determination of Method 306. Coupled Plasma--Mass
Chromium Emissions Spectroscopy Analysis
from Decorative and as described in Method
Hard Chromium 6020/6020A in lieu of
Electroplating and atomic adsorption
Chromium Anodizing spectroscopy for
Operation--Isokinetic chromium.
method.
Alt-048.............................. Method 5--Determination Sources required to use Use of an alternative
of Particulate Matter Method 5. determination of
Emissions from sample volume and flow
Stationary Sources. rate used by the
Isostack metering
system.
Alt-049.............................. Performance Sources subject to 40 Use of the alternative
Specification 4B-- CFR part 63, subpart relative accuracy
Specifications and EEE, National procedures in Section
Test Procedures for Emissions Standards 7.3 of PS 4B when CO
Carbon Monoxides and for Hazardous Air emissions levels are
Oxygen Continuous Pollutants for consistently very low
Monitoring Systems in Hazardous Waste or low and interrupted
Stationary Sources. Combustors. periodically by short
duration high level
spikes.
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Source owners or operators should review the specific broadly applicable alternative method approval letter on
the EPA's Web site at https://www.epa.gov/ttn/emc/approalt.html before electing to employ it.
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