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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
2009.
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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 Code of
Federal Regulations (CFR) parts 60, 61,
and 63, State, local, and Tribal agencies,
and EPA Regional Offices responsible
for implementation and enforcement of
regulations under 40 CFR parts 60, 61,
and 63.
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, 2009, and December 31, 2009,
under the NSPS, 40 CFR part 60, and
the 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
(January 30, 2007) 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). In the
past, we have performed thorough
technical reviews of numerous requests
for alternatives and modifications to test
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methods and procedures. Based on
these experiences, we have often found
that 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 an alternative method 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. As per
63.7(f)(5) by electing to use an
alternative method for 40 CFR part 63
standards, the source owner or operator
must use the alternative method until
approved otherwise.
The criteria for approval and
procedures for submission and review
of broadly applicable alternative test
methods are outlined at 72 FR 4257
(January 30, 2007). 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
fourteen such approval documents
added to our technology transfer
network from January 1, 2009, through
December 31, 2009. The alternative test
method number, the reference method
affected, sources allowed to use this
alternative, 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 brief 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 in writing
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: February 3, 2010.
Jennifer Noonan Edmonds,
Acting Director, Office of Air Quality Planning
and Standards.
TABLE 1—APPROVED ALTERNATIVE TEST METHODS AND MODIFICATIONS TO TEST METHODS REFERENCED IN OR
PUBLISHED UNDER APPENDICES IN 40 CFR PARTS 60, 61, AND 63 MADE BETWEEN JANUARY 2009 AND DECEMBER 2009
As an alternative or modification
to . . .
For . . .
You may . . .
ALT–050 ................
Method 25D—Determination of the
Volatile Organic Concentration of
Waste Samples.
Use EPA SW–846 Method 8260B for
the analysis of Methyl Methacrylate
in lieu of Method 25D.
ALT–050 ................
Method 305—Measurement of Emission Potential of Individual Volatile
Organic Compounds in Waste.
ALT–050 ................
Method 624—Purgeables .....................
ALT–050 ................
Method 625—Base/Neutrals and Acids
ALT–050 ................
Method 1624—Volatile Organic Compounds by Isotope Dilution GC/MS.
ALT–050 ................
Method 1625—Semivolatile Organic
Compounds by Isotope Dilution GC/
MS.
ALT–051 ................
Method 101A—Determination of Particulate and Gaseous Mercury Emissions from Sewage Sludge Incinerators.
Sources subject to 40 CFR part 63,
subpart FFFF, National Emission
Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants for Miscellaneous Organic
Chemical Manufacturing.
Sources subject to 40 CFR part 63,
subpart FFFF, National Emission
Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants for Miscellaneous Organic
Chemical Manufacturing.
Sources subject to 40 CFR part 63,
subpart FFFF, National Emission
Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants for Miscellaneous Organic
Chemical Manufacturing.
Sources subject to 40 CFR part 63,
subpart FFFF, National Emission
Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants for Miscellaneous Organic
Chemical Manufacturing.
Sources subject to 40 CFR part 63,
subpart FFFF, National Emission
Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants for Miscellaneous Organic
Chemical Manufacturing.
Sources subject to 40 CFR part 63,
subpart FFFF, National Emission
Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants for Miscellaneous Organic
Chemical Manufacturing.
Sludge Drying or Sludge Incineration
Facilities
affected
under
the
NESHAP for Mercury in 40 CFR part
61, subpart E.
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Use EPA SW–846 Method 8260B for
the analysis of Methyl Methacrylate
in lieu of Method 305.
Use EPA SW–846 Method 8260B for
the analysis of Methyl Methacrylate
in lieu of Method 624.
Use EPA SW–846 Method 8260B for
the analysis of Methyl Methacrylate
in lieu of Method 625.
Use EPA SW–846 Method 8260B for
the analysis of Methyl Methacrylate
in lieu of Method 1624.
Use EPA SW–846 Method 8260B for
the analysis of Methyl Methacrylate
in lieu of Method 1625.
Use Method 29 with limitations outlined
in the approval letter in lieu of Method 101A.
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TABLE 1—APPROVED ALTERNATIVE TEST METHODS AND MODIFICATIONS TO TEST METHODS REFERENCED IN OR PUBLISHED UNDER APPENDICES IN 40 CFR PARTS 60, 61, AND 63 MADE BETWEEN JANUARY 2009 AND DECEMBER
2009—Continued
As an alternative or modification
to . . .
For . . .
You may . . .
ALT–051 ................
Method
103—Beryllium
Method.
Use Method 29 in lieu of Method 103.
ALT–051 ................
Method 104—Determination of Beryllium Emissions from Stationary
Sources.
ALT–052 ................
Method 23—Determination of Polychlorinated Dibenzo-p dioxins and
Polychlorinated Dibenzofurans from
Municipal Waste Combustors.
Sludge Drying or Sludge Incineration
Facilities
affected
under
the
NESHAP for Beryllium in 40 CFR
part 61, subpart C.
Sludge Drying or Sludge Incineration
Facilities
affected
under
the
NESHAP for Beryllium in 40 CFR
part 61, subpart C.
Waste combustors or waste incinerators.
ALT–053 ................
Method 26A—Determination of Hydrogen Halide and Halogen Emissions
from Stationary Sources Isokinetic
Method.
Sources subject to 40 CFR part 63,
subpart EEE, National Emissions
Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants for Hazardous Waste Combustors.
ALT–053 ................
Method 29—Determination of Metal
Emissions from Stationary Sources.
ALT–054 ................
Method 25C—Determination of Nonmethane
Organic
Compounds
(NMOC) in Landfill Gas.
Method 2—Determination of Stack Gas
Velocity and Volumetric Flow Rate
(Type S Pitot Tube).
Method 2A—Direct Measurement of
Gas Volume through Pipes and
Small Ducts.
Method 2C—Determination of Gas Velocity and Volumetric Flow Rate in
Small Stacks or Ducts (Standard
Pitot Tube).
Method 2D—Measurement of Gas Volume Flow Rates in Small Pipes and
Ducts.
Method 26—Determination of Hydrogen Halide and Halogen Emissions
from Stationary Sources NonIsokinetic Method.
Method 18—Measurement of Gaseous
Organic Compound Emissions by
Gas Chromatography.
Sources subject to 40 CFR part 63,
subpart EEE, National Emissions
Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants for Hazardous Waste Combustors.
Sources affected under the NSPS for
Municipal Solid Waste Landfills in 40
CFR part 60, subpart WWW.
Flares subject to 60.18(f)(4) .................
Alternative No.
ALT–055 ................
ALT–055 ................
ALT–055 ................
ALT–055 ................
ALT–056 ................
ALT–057 ................
Screening
ASTM D396—Standard Specification
for Fuel Oils.
ALT–059 ................
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ALT–058 ................
ASTM
D6522–00—Standard
Test
Method for Determination of Nitrogen
Oxides, Carbon Monoxide, and Oxygen Concentrations in Emissions
from Natural Gas- Fired Reciprocating Engines, Combustion Turbines, Boilers, and Process Heaters
Using Portable Analyzers.
Method 4—Determination of Moisture
Content in Stack Gases.
ALT–060 ................
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Use Method 29 in lieu of Method 104.
Omit the methylene chloride rinse;
Combine acetone and toluene rinse,
filter and XAD–2 trap into one sample prior to extraction and analysis in
lieu of a separate toluene analysis.
Replace the post-analysis check with
single mid-range standard with additional quality assurance; Prepare
calibration standards in water in lieu
of dilute sulfuric acid or sodium hydroxide.
Use 0.4 percent hydrochloric acid in
the digestate for the front half sample recovery.
Use leachate risers vents for sampling
locations in lieu of the inserting surface probes.
Use a mass flow meter in lieu of Method 2.
Flares subject to 60.18(f)(4) .................
Use a mass flow meter in lieu of Method 2A.
Flares subject to 60.18(f)(4) .................
Use a mass flow meter in lieu of Method 2C.
Flares subject to 60.18(f)(4) .................
Use a mass flow meter in lieu of Method 2D.
Sources required to use Method 26 .....
Use pre-treated Teflon probes in place
of borosilicate glass probes.
Sources subject to 40 CFR part 63,
subpart
DD—National
Emission
Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants from Off-Site Waste and Recovery Operations.
Sources affected under the NSPS for
Small Industrial-Commercial-Institutional Steam Generating Units in 40
CFR part 60, subpart Dc.
Sources subject to 40 CFR part 63,
subpart ZZZZ, National Emissions
Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants for Stationary Reciprocating Internal Combustion Engines.
Use Method 25A in lieu of Method 18
due to the variability in the composition of the waste stream.
Sources affected under the NSPS for
Stationary Spark Ignition Internal
Combustion Engines in 40 CFR part
60, subpart JJJJ.
Use ALT–008 in lieu of Method 4.
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Use
ASTM
D975–07b—Standard
Specification for Diesel Fuel Oils in
lieu of ASTM D396.
Use an unheated sampling line for carbon monoxide measurements.
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TABLE 1—APPROVED ALTERNATIVE TEST METHODS AND MODIFICATIONS TO TEST METHODS REFERENCED IN OR PUBLISHED UNDER APPENDICES IN 40 CFR PARTS 60, 61, AND 63 MADE BETWEEN JANUARY 2009 AND DECEMBER
2009—Continued
As an alternative or modification
to . . .
For . . .
You may . . .
ALT–061 ................
Method 1—Sample and Velocity Traverses for Stationary Sources.
Use single point testing in lieu of Method 1.
ALT–061 ................
Method 1A—Sample and Velocity Traverses for Stationary Sources with
Small Stacks or Ducts.
ALT–062 ................
Method 29—Determination of Metal
Emissions from Stationary Sources.
Sources affected under the NSPS for
Stationary Spark Ignition Internal
Combustion Engines in 40 CFR part
60, subpart JJJJ.
Sources affected under the NSPS for
Stationary Spark Ignition Internal
Combustion Engines in 40 CFR part
60, subpart JJJJ.
Sources subject to 40 CFR part 63,
subpart EEE—National Emission
Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants from Hazardous Waste Combustors.
ALT–062 ................
SW–846 Method 8260B—Volatile Organic Compounds by Gas Chromatography/Mass Spectrometry (GC/
MS).
Sources subject to 40 CFR part 63,
subpart EEE—National Emission
Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants from Hazardous Waste Combustors.
ALT–062 ................
SW–846 Method 3542—Extraction of
Semivolatile
Analytes
Collected
using Method 0010 (Modified Method 5 Sampling Train).
ALT–062 ................
Method 23—Determination of Polychlorinated Dibenzo-p dioxins and
Polychlorinated Dibenzofurans from
Municipal Waste Combustors.
Sources subject to 40 CFR part 63,
subpart EEE—National Emission
Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants from Hazardous Waste Combustors.
Sources subject to 40 CFR part 63,
subpart EEE—National Emission
Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants from Hazardous Waste Combustors.
ALT–063 ................
Method 8—Determination of Sulfuric
Acid and Sulfur Dioxide Emissions
from Stationary Sources.
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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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Sulfuric Acid Plants in 40 CFR part
60, subpart H.
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Use single point testing in lieu of Method 1A.
Use laboratory reagent water that
meets ASTM Type II specifications
for electrical conductivity.
Use boric acid for digestion of samples; Adopt EPA CLP ILM4.0 for determining the ‘‘specified concentration range around the calibration
blank’’.
Use 5% nitric acid and 5% hydrochloric
acid matrix for the laboratory blank.
Consider method blanks acceptable if
the values are below the reporting
limit in lieu of the method detection
limit.
Use an alternate ion 119 for quantification of chlorobenze-d5 for the 25-mL
purge test.
Use a 0.2 minute absolute retention
time window.
Use alternate ions in the mass spectrum for the analysis of 12 target
analytes.
Use a single 30-mL aliquot of methylene chloride in lieu of 3 10-mL
aliquots for rinse of the filter sample
container or front rinse sample container for transferring sample for
analysis.
Use a continuous liquid to liquid extraction in lieu of using a separatory
funnel.
Omit the methylene chloride rinse;
Combine acetone and toluene
rinses, filter and XAD–2 trap into one
sample prior to extraction and analysis in lieu of a separate toluene
analysis.
Use alternative extraction and clean-up
procedures provided all quality assurance measures are met.
Use an alternative ion abundance ratio
for pentachlorodibenzo dioxin.
Use Method 6C in lieu of Method 8 to
certify sulfur dioxide continuous
emission monitors.
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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
[EPA-HQ-OAR-2007-1196; FRL-9113-6]
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 2009.
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 Code
of Federal Regulations (CFR) parts 60, 61, and 63, State, local, and
Tribal agencies, and EPA Regional Offices responsible for
implementation and enforcement of regulations under 40 CFR parts 60,
61, and 63.
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, 2009, and December
31, 2009, under the NSPS, 40 CFR part 60, and the 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 (January 30, 2007) 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). In the
past, we have performed thorough technical reviews of numerous requests
for alternatives and modifications to test
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methods and procedures. Based on these experiences, we have often found
that 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 an alternative method 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. As per 63.7(f)(5)
by electing to use an alternative method for 40 CFR part 63 standards,
the source owner or operator must use the alternative method until
approved otherwise.
The criteria for approval and procedures for submission and review
of broadly applicable alternative test methods are outlined at 72 FR
4257 (January 30, 2007). 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 fourteen such approval documents
added to our technology transfer network from January 1, 2009, through
December 31, 2009. The alternative test method number, the reference
method affected, sources allowed to use this alternative, 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 brief 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 in writing 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: February 3, 2010.
Jennifer Noonan Edmonds,
Acting Director, Office of Air Quality Planning and Standards.
Table 1--Approved Alternative Test Methods and Modifications to Test Methods Referenced in or Published Under
Appendices in 40 CFR Parts 60, 61, and 63 Made Between January 2009 and December 2009
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As an alternative or
Alternative No. modification to . . . For . . . You may . . .
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ALT-050.............................. Method 25D-- Sources subject to 40 Use EPA SW-846 Method
Determination of the CFR part 63, subpart 8260B for the analysis
Volatile Organic FFFF, National of Methyl Methacrylate
Concentration of Waste Emission Standards for in lieu of Method 25D.
Samples. Hazardous Air
Pollutants for
Miscellaneous Organic
Chemical Manufacturing.
ALT-050.............................. Method 305--Measurement Sources subject to 40 Use EPA SW-846 Method
of Emission Potential CFR part 63, subpart 8260B for the analysis
of Individual Volatile FFFF, National of Methyl Methacrylate
Organic Compounds in Emission Standards for in lieu of Method 305.
Waste. Hazardous Air
Pollutants for
Miscellaneous Organic
Chemical Manufacturing.
ALT-050.............................. Method 624--Purgeables. Sources subject to 40 Use EPA SW-846 Method
CFR part 63, subpart 8260B for the analysis
FFFF, National of Methyl Methacrylate
Emission Standards for in lieu of Method 624.
Hazardous Air
Pollutants for
Miscellaneous Organic
Chemical Manufacturing.
ALT-050.............................. Method 625--Base/ Sources subject to 40 Use EPA SW-846 Method
Neutrals and Acids. CFR part 63, subpart 8260B for the analysis
FFFF, National of Methyl Methacrylate
Emission Standards for in lieu of Method 625.
Hazardous Air
Pollutants for
Miscellaneous Organic
Chemical Manufacturing.
ALT-050.............................. Method 1624--Volatile Sources subject to 40 Use EPA SW-846 Method
Organic Compounds by CFR part 63, subpart 8260B for the analysis
Isotope Dilution GC/MS. FFFF, National of Methyl Methacrylate
Emission Standards for in lieu of Method
Hazardous Air 1624.
Pollutants for
Miscellaneous Organic
Chemical Manufacturing.
ALT-050.............................. Method 1625-- Sources subject to 40 Use EPA SW-846 Method
Semivolatile Organic CFR part 63, subpart 8260B for the analysis
Compounds by Isotope FFFF, National of Methyl Methacrylate
Dilution GC/MS. Emission Standards for in lieu of Method
Hazardous Air 1625.
Pollutants for
Miscellaneous Organic
Chemical Manufacturing.
ALT-051.............................. 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.
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ALT-051.............................. Method 103--Beryllium Sludge Drying or Sludge Use Method 29 in lieu
Screening Method. Incineration of Method 103.
Facilities affected
under the NESHAP for
Beryllium in 40 CFR
part 61, subpart C.
ALT-051.............................. Method 104-- Sludge Drying or Sludge Use Method 29 in lieu
Determination of Incineration of Method 104.
Beryllium Emissions Facilities affected
from Stationary under the NESHAP for
Sources. Beryllium in 40 CFR
part 61, subpart C.
ALT-052.............................. Method 23-- Waste combustors or Omit the methylene
Determination of waste incinerators. chloride rinse;
Polychlorinated Combine acetone and
Dibenzo-p dioxins and toluene rinse, filter
Polychlorinated and XAD-2 trap into
Dibenzofurans from one sample prior to
Municipal Waste extraction and
Combustors. analysis in lieu of a
separate toluene
analysis.
ALT-053.............................. Method 26A-- Sources subject to 40 Replace the post-
Determination of CFR part 63, subpart analysis check with
Hydrogen Halide and EEE, National single mid-range
Halogen Emissions from Emissions Standards standard with
Stationary Sources for Hazardous Air additional quality
Isokinetic Method. Pollutants for assurance; Prepare
Hazardous Waste calibration standards
Combustors. in water in lieu of
dilute sulfuric acid
or sodium hydroxide.
ALT-053.............................. Method 29-- Sources subject to 40 Use 0.4 percent
Determination of Metal CFR part 63, subpart hydrochloric acid in
Emissions from EEE, National the digestate for the
Stationary Sources. Emissions Standards front half sample
for Hazardous Air recovery.
Pollutants for
Hazardous Waste
Combustors.
ALT-054.............................. Method 25C-- Sources affected under Use leachate risers
Determination of Non- the NSPS for Municipal vents for sampling
methane Organic Solid Waste Landfills locations in lieu of
Compounds (NMOC) in in 40 CFR part 60, the inserting surface
Landfill Gas. subpart WWW. probes.
ALT-055.............................. Method 2--Determination Flares subject to Use a mass flow meter
of Stack Gas Velocity 60.18(f)(4). in lieu of Method 2.
and Volumetric Flow
Rate (Type S Pitot
Tube).
ALT-055.............................. Method 2A--Direct Flares subject to Use a mass flow meter
Measurement of Gas 60.18(f)(4). in lieu of Method 2A.
Volume through Pipes
and Small Ducts.
ALT-055.............................. Method 2C-- Flares subject to Use a mass flow meter
Determination of Gas 60.18(f)(4). in lieu of Method 2C.
Velocity and
Volumetric Flow Rate
in Small Stacks or
Ducts (Standard Pitot
Tube).
ALT-055.............................. Method 2D--Measurement Flares subject to Use a mass flow meter
of Gas Volume Flow 60.18(f)(4). in lieu of Method 2D.
Rates in Small Pipes
and Ducts.
ALT-056.............................. Method 26-- Sources required to use Use pre-treated Teflon
Determination of Method 26. probes in place of
Hydrogen Halide and borosilicate glass
Halogen Emissions from probes.
Stationary Sources Non-
Isokinetic Method.
ALT-057.............................. Method 18--Measurement Sources subject to 40 Use Method 25A in lieu
of Gaseous Organic CFR part 63, subpart of Method 18 due to
Compound Emissions by DD--National Emission the variability in the
Gas Chromatography. Standards for composition of the
Hazardous Air waste stream.
Pollutants from Off-
Site Waste and
Recovery Operations.
ALT-058.............................. ASTM D396--Standard Sources affected under Use ASTM D975-07b--
Specification for Fuel the NSPS for Small Standard Specification
Oils. Industrial-Commercial- for Diesel Fuel Oils
Institutional Steam in lieu of ASTM D396.
Generating Units in 40
CFR part 60, subpart
Dc.
ALT-059.............................. ASTM D6522-00--Standard Sources subject to 40 Use an unheated
Test Method for CFR part 63, subpart sampling line for
Determination of ZZZZ, National carbon monoxide
Nitrogen Oxides, Emissions Standards measurements.
Carbon Monoxide, and for Hazardous Air
Oxygen Concentrations Pollutants for
in Emissions from Stationary
Natural Gas- Fired Reciprocating Internal
Reciprocating Engines, Combustion Engines.
Combustion Turbines,
Boilers, and Process
Heaters Using Portable
Analyzers.
ALT-060.............................. Method 4--Determination Sources affected under Use ALT-008 in lieu of
of Moisture Content in the NSPS for Method 4.
Stack Gases. Stationary Spark
Ignition Internal
Combustion Engines in
40 CFR part 60,
subpart JJJJ.
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ALT-061.............................. Method 1--Sample and Sources affected under Use single point
Velocity Traverses for the NSPS for testing in lieu of
Stationary Sources. Stationary Spark Method 1.
Ignition Internal
Combustion Engines in
40 CFR part 60,
subpart JJJJ.
ALT-061.............................. Method 1A--Sample and Sources affected under Use single point
Velocity Traverses for the NSPS for testing in lieu of
Stationary Sources Stationary Spark Method 1A.
with Small Stacks or Ignition Internal
Ducts. Combustion Engines in
40 CFR part 60,
subpart JJJJ.
ALT-062.............................. Method 29-- Sources subject to 40 Use laboratory reagent
Determination of Metal CFR part 63, subpart water that meets ASTM
Emissions from EEE--National Emission Type II specifications
Stationary Sources. Standards for for electrical
Hazardous Air conductivity.
Pollutants from Use boric acid for
Hazardous Waste digestion of samples;
Combustors. Adopt EPA CLP ILM4.0
for determining the
``specified
concentration range
around the calibration
blank''.
Use 5% nitric acid and
5% hydrochloric acid
matrix for the
laboratory blank.
Consider method blanks
acceptable if the
values are below the
reporting limit in
lieu of the method
detection limit.
ALT-062.............................. SW-846 Method 8260B-- Sources subject to 40 Use an alternate ion
Volatile Organic CFR part 63, subpart 119 for quantification
Compounds by Gas EEE--National Emission of chlorobenze-d5 for
Chromatography/Mass Standards for the 25-mL purge test.
Spectrometry (GC/MS). Hazardous Air Use a 0.2 minute
Pollutants from absolute retention
Hazardous Waste time window.
Combustors. Use alternate ions in
the mass spectrum for
the analysis of 12
target analytes.
Use a single 30-mL
aliquot of methylene
chloride in lieu of 3
10-mL aliquots for
rinse of the filter
sample container or
front rinse sample
container for
transferring sample
for analysis.
ALT-062.............................. SW-846 Method 3542-- Sources subject to 40 Use a continuous liquid
Extraction of CFR part 63, subpart to liquid extraction
Semivolatile Analytes EEE--National Emission in lieu of using a
Collected using Method Standards for separatory funnel.
0010 (Modified Method Hazardous Air
5 Sampling Train). Pollutants from
Hazardous Waste
Combustors.
ALT-062.............................. Method 23-- Sources subject to 40 Omit the methylene
Determination of CFR part 63, subpart chloride rinse;
Polychlorinated EEE--National Emission Combine acetone and
Dibenzo-p dioxins and Standards for toluene rinses, filter
Polychlorinated Hazardous Air and XAD-2 trap into
Dibenzofurans from Pollutants from one sample prior to
Municipal Waste Hazardous Waste extraction and
Combustors. Combustors. analysis in lieu of a
separate toluene
analysis.
Use alternative
extraction and clean-
up procedures provided
all quality assurance
measures are met.
Use an alternative ion
abundance ratio for
pentachlorodibenzo
dioxin.
ALT-063.............................. Method 8--Determination Sources affected under Use Method 6C in lieu
of Sulfuric Acid and the NSPS for Sulfuric of Method 8 to certify
Sulfur Dioxide Acid Plants in 40 CFR sulfur dioxide
Emissions from part 60, subpart H. continuous emission
Stationary Sources. monitors.
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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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