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Recent Postings of Broadly Applicable
Alternative Test Methods
Environmental Protection
Agency (EPA).
ACTION: Notice of availability.
AGENCY:
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),
the National Emission Standards for
Hazardous Air Pollutants (NESHAP),
and the Consolidated Federal Air Rule
under the Clean Air Act (CAA) in 2013.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: An
electronic copy of each alternative test
method approval document is available
on the EPA’s Web site at www.epa.gov/
ttn/emc/approalt.html. For questions
about this notice, contact Ms. Lula H.
Melton, Air Quality Assessment
Division, Office of Air Quality Planning
and Standards (E143–02),
Environmental Protection Agency,
Research Triangle Park, NC 27711;
telephone number: 919–541–2910; fax
number: 919–541–0516; email address:
melton.lula@epa.gov. For technical
questions about individual alternative
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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,
63, and 65, state, local, and tribal
agencies, and the EPA Regional Offices
responsible for implementation and
enforcement of regulations under 40
CFR parts 60, 61, 63, and 65.
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 www.epa.gov/ttn/emc/
approalt.html.
II. Background
Broadly applicable alternative test
method approval decisions made by the
EPA in 2013 under the NSPS, 40 CFR
part 60, the NESHAP, 40 CFR parts 61
and 63, and the Consolidated Federal
Air Rule, 40 CFR part 65 are identified
in this notice (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 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). A
similar authority is granted in 40 CFR
part 65 under section 65.158(a)(2). In
the past, we have performed thorough
technical reviews of numerous requests
for alternatives and modifications to test
methods and procedures. Based on
these reviews, 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 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.
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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 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 continue to 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). We will continue to
announce approvals for broadly
applicable alternative test methods at
www.epa.gov/ttn/emc/approalt.html
and annually publish a notice that
summarizes approvals for broadly
applicable alternative test methods.
This notice comprises a summary of
seven such approval documents added
to our Technology Transfer Network
from January 1, 2013, through December
31, 2013. The alternative method
decision letter/memo number, the
reference method affected, sources
allowed to use this alternative, and the
modification or alternative method
allowed are summarized in Table 1 of
this notice. Please refer to the complete
copies of these approval documents
available at www.epa.gov/ttn/emc/
approalt.html as Table 1 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 issued 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 at www.epa.gov/ttn/emc/
approalt.html and in the subsequent
Federal Register notice. If we 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 the
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: March 5, 2014.
Mary E. Henigin,
Acting Director, Office of Air Quality Planning
and Standards.
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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, 63 AND 65 MADE BETWEEN JANUARY 2013 AND DECEMBER
2013
Alternative
method decision
letter/memo No.
ALT–098 ............
ALT–099 ............
ALT–100 ............
As an alternative or modification to . . .
For . . .
You may . . .
Method 18—Measurement of Gaseous
Organic Compound Emissions by
Gas Chromatography.
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), or Method 2D—Measurement
of Gas Volume Flow Rates in Small
Pipes and Ducts.
Method 18—Measurement of Gaseous
Organic Compound Emissions by
Gas Chromatography.
Flares subject to the general control device provisions of 40 CFR part 60,
section 60.18.
Sources subject to 40 CFR 60.18(f)(4)
and 63.11(b)(7)(i).
Use SUMMA cannisters in lieu of Tedlar
bags for determination of heat content.
Use optical flow meters to measure
flare gas flow rate provided the calibrations are maintained within the
manufacturer’s recommended frequency.
Sources subject to sampling and analysis procedures for flare gas fuel heat
content (BTU value) measurement required by 40 CFR 60.18(f)(3).
Sources subject to 40 CFR part 60,
subparts K, Ka, and Kb; 40 CFR part
61, subpart FF; 40 CFR part 63, subparts G, Y, CC, EEEE, and GGGGG;
and 40 CFR part 65, subpart C.
Use of alternative sampling and analytical procedures in Method 18 for flare
gas heat content.
ALT–101 ............
ASTM test methods cited in the subparts listed in the next column.
ALT–102 ............
NIST—certified reference gas specifications described in Section 16.2.4 of
PS–2.
ALT–103 ............
Method 101A—Mercury from Sewage
Sludge Incinerators and Method
105—Determination of Mercury in
Wastewater Treatment Plant Sewage
Sludges.
ALT–104 ............
Method 10—Carbon Monoxide—NDIR ..
Source owners or operators should
review the specific broadly applicable
alternative method approval letter on
the EPA’s Web site at www.epa.gov/ttn/
emc/approalt.html before electing to
employ it.
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Sources subject to 40 CFR part 60,
subpart Ja-Standards of Performance
for Petroleum Refineries for Which
Construction,
Reconstruction,
or
Modification Commenced After May
14, 2007.
Analysis of sewage sludge sources subject to 40 CFR part 61, subpart E for
samples collected by Methods 105
and 101A.
Sources subject to 40 CFR part 63,
subpart ZZZZ—National Emission
Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants for Stationary Reciprocating Internal Combustion Engines.
EPA-authorized programs to allow
electronic reporting.
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DATES:
EPA’s approval is effective on
March 12, 2014.
Cross-Media Electronic Reporting:
Authorized Program Revision
Approval, State of New Jersey
Environmental Protection
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ACTION: Notice.
AGENCY:
This notice announces EPA’s
approval of the State of New Jersey’s
request to revise/modify certain of its
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Use EPA SW–846, Method 7471A and
7471B—Mercury in Solid or Semisolid
Waste (Manual Cold-Vapor Technique) in lieu of analytical procedures
required in EPA Method 105 for analysis of sewage sludge samples and
Method 7470A—Mercury in Liquid
Waste (Manual Cold-Vapor Technique) as an alternative method for
analyzing samples collected by Method 101A.
Use the South Coast Air Quality Management District (SCAQMD) Method
100.1—Instrumental Analyzer Procedures for Continuous Gaseous Emission Sampling for measurement of
carbon monoxide.
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION
AGENCY
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Use ASTM D6377–10—Standard Test
Method for Determination of Vapor
Pressure of Crude Oil: VPCRX (Expansion Method) to determine vapor
pressures of crude oils that have a
vapor pressure within the range of 25
to 180kPa at 37.8 °C.
Use gases certified to within two percent of the manufacturer’s listed concentrations.
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FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Karen Seeh, U.S. Environmental
Protection Agency, Office of
Environmental Information, Mail Stop
2823T, 1200 Pennsylvania Avenue NW.,
Washington, DC 20460, (202) 566–1175,
seeh.karen@epa.gov.
On
October 13, 2005, the final Cross-Media
Electronic Reporting Rule (CROMERR)
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
[EPA-HQ-OAR-2007-1196; FRL-9907-69-OAR]
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), the National Emission Standards
for Hazardous Air Pollutants (NESHAP), and the Consolidated Federal Air
Rule under the Clean Air Act (CAA) in 2013.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: An electronic copy of each alternative
test method approval document is available on the EPA's Web site at
www.epa.gov/ttn/emc/approalt.html. For questions about this notice,
contact Ms. Lula H. Melton, 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-
2910; fax number: 919-541-0516; email address: melton.lula@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, 63, and 65, state, local,
and tribal agencies, and the EPA Regional Offices responsible for
implementation and enforcement of regulations under 40 CFR parts 60,
61, 63, and 65.
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 www.epa.gov/ttn/emc/approalt.html.
II. Background
Broadly applicable alternative test method approval decisions made
by the EPA in 2013 under the NSPS, 40 CFR part 60, the NESHAP, 40 CFR
parts 61 and 63, and the Consolidated Federal Air Rule, 40 CFR part 65
are identified in this notice (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
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). A similar
authority is granted in 40 CFR part 65 under section 65.158(a)(2). In
the past, we have performed thorough technical reviews of numerous
requests for alternatives and modifications to test methods and
procedures. Based on these reviews, 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 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 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 continue to 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). We will continue to announce approvals for
broadly applicable alternative test methods at www.epa.gov/ttn/emc/approalt.html and annually publish a notice that summarizes approvals
for broadly applicable alternative test methods.
This notice comprises a summary of seven such approval documents
added to our Technology Transfer Network from January 1, 2013, through
December 31, 2013. The alternative method decision letter/memo number,
the reference method affected, sources allowed to use this alternative,
and the modification or alternative method allowed are summarized in
Table 1 of this notice. Please refer to the complete copies of these
approval documents available at www.epa.gov/ttn/emc/approalt.html as
Table 1 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 issued 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 at www.epa.gov/ttn/emc/approalt.html and in the
subsequent Federal Register notice. If we 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 the 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: March 5, 2014.
Mary E. Henigin,
Acting Director, Office of Air Quality Planning and Standards.
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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, 63 and 65 Made Between January 2013 and December 2013
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As an
Alternative method alternative or
decision letter/memo modification to For . . . You may . . .
No. . . .
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ALT-098.............. Method 18-- Flares subject Use SUMMA
Measurement of to the general cannisters in
Gaseous control device lieu of Tedlar
Organic provisions of bags for
Compound 40 CFR part determination
Emissions by 60, section of heat
Gas 60.18. content.
Chromatography.
ALT-099.............. Method 2-- Sources subject Use optical
Determination to 40 CFR flow meters to
of Stack Gas 60.18(f)(4) measure flare
Velocity and and gas flow rate
Volumetric 63.11(b)(7)(i). provided the
Flow Rate calibrations
(Type S Pitot are maintained
Tube), Method within the
2A--Direct manufacturer's
Measurement of recommended
Gas Volume frequency.
Through Pipes
and Small
Ducts, Method
2C--Determinat
ion of Gas
Velocity and
Volumetric
Flow Rate in
Small Stacks
or Ducts
(Standard
Pitot Tube),
or Method 2D--
Measurement of
Gas Volume
Flow Rates in
Small Pipes
and Ducts.
ALT-100.............. Method 18-- Sources subject Use of
Measurement of to sampling alternative
Gaseous and analysis sampling and
Organic procedures for analytical
Compound flare gas fuel procedures in
Emissions by heat content Method 18 for
Gas (BTU value) flare gas heat
Chromatography. measurement content.
required by 40
CFR
60.18(f)(3).
ALT-101.............. ASTM test Sources subject Use ASTM D6377-
methods cited to 40 CFR part 10--Standard
in the 60, subparts Test Method
subparts K, Ka, and Kb; for
listed in the 40 CFR part Determination
next column. 61, subpart of Vapor
FF; 40 CFR Pressure of
part 63, Crude Oil:
subparts G, Y, VPCRX
CC, EEEE, and (Expansion
GGGGG; and 40 Method) to
CFR part 65, determine
subpart C. vapor
pressures of
crude oils
that have a
vapor pressure
within the
range of 25 to
180kPa at 37.8
[deg]C.
ALT-102.............. NIST--certified Sources subject Use gases
reference gas to 40 CFR part certified to
specifications 60, subpart Ja- within two
described in Standards of percent of the
Section 16.2.4 Performance manufacturer's
of PS-2. for Petroleum listed
Refineries for concentrations
Which .
Construction,
Reconstruction
, or
Modification
Commenced
After May 14,
2007.
ALT-103.............. Method 101A-- Analysis of Use EPA SW-846,
Mercury from sewage sludge Method 7471A
Sewage Sludge sources and 7471B--
Incinerators subject to 40 Mercury in
and Method CFR part 61, Solid or
105--Determina subpart E for Semisolid
tion of samples Waste (Manual
Mercury in collected by Cold-Vapor
Wastewater Methods 105 Technique) in
Treatment and 101A. lieu of
Plant Sewage analytical
Sludges. procedures
required in
EPA Method 105
for analysis
of sewage
sludge samples
and Method
7470A--Mercury
in Liquid
Waste (Manual
Cold-Vapor
Technique) as
an alternative
method for
analyzing
samples
collected by
Method 101A.
ALT-104.............. Method 10-- Sources subject Use the South
Carbon to 40 CFR part Coast Air
Monoxide--NDIR. 63, subpart Quality
ZZZZ--National Management
Emission District
Standards for (SCAQMD)
Hazardous Air Method 100.1--
Pollutants for Instrumental
Stationary Analyzer
Reciprocating Procedures for
Internal Continuous
Combustion Gaseous
Engines. Emission
Sampling for
measurement of
carbon
monoxide.
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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
www.epa.gov/ttn/emc/approalt.html before electing to employ it.
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