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Office of Research and Development;
Ambient Air Monitoring Reference and
Equivalent Methods: Designation of
Four New Equivalent Methods
AGENCY:
Environmental Protection
Agency.
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Notice of the designation of four
new equivalent methods for monitoring
ambient air quality.
ACTION:
Notice is hereby given that
the Environmental Protection Agency
(EPA) has designated, in accordance
with 40 CFR part 53, four new
equivalent methods: One for measuring
concentrations of nitrogen dioxide
(NO2), two for measuring ozone (O3) and
one for measuring concentrations of
lead (Pb), in the ambient air.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Robert Vanderpool, Human Exposure
and Atmospheric Sciences Division
(MD–D205–03), National Exposure
Research Laboratory, U.S. EPA,
Research Triangle Park, North Carolina
27711. Email: Vanderpool.Robert@
epa.gov.
SUMMARY:
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 compliance with the
NAAQSs.
The EPA hereby announces the
designation of one new equivalent
method for measuring nitrogen dioxide
(NO2), two equivalent methods for
measuring ozone (O3) and one
equivalent method for measuring
concentrations of lead (Pb)in the
ambient air. These designations are
made under the provisions of 40 CFR
part 53, as amended on August 31, 2011
(76 FR 54326–54341).
The new equivalent method for NO2
is an automated method (analyzer)
utilizing the principle of Cavity
Attenuated Phase Shift spectroscopy
and the calibration procedure specified
in the operation manual. The newly
designated equivalent method is
identified as follows:
EQNA–0514–212, ‘‘Teledyne
Advanced Pollution Instrumentation,
Model T500U cavity attenuated phase
shift spectroscopy Nitrogen Dioxide
Analyzer’’, operated on any full scale
range between 0–50 ppb and 0–1000
ppb, with any range mode (Single, Dual,
or AutoRange), with a sample
particulate filter, at any operating
temperature from 5 °C to 40 °C, with the
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following software setting: Temperature
and Pressure compensation ON; in
accordance with the associated
instrument manual, and with or without
any of the following options: Zero/Span
valves, internal Zero/Span permeation
oven (IZS), external communication and
data monitoring interfaces.
One new O3 equivalent method is an
automated monitoring method
(analyzer) utilizing a measurement
principle based on based on nondispersive ultraviolet absorption
photometry. The newly designated
equivalent method is identified as
follows:
EQOA–0514–214, ‘‘Teledyne
Advanced Pollution Instrumentation,
Model T204 NOX + O3 Analyzer’’,
operated on any full scale range
between 0–100 ppb and 0–500 ppb, at
any operating temperature from 5 °C to
40°C, with either a user-or vendorsupplied vacuum pump capable of
providing an absolute pressure of 10
inches mercury or less at 3 slpm, in
accordance with the associated
instrument manual, and with or without
any of the following options: Zero/Span
valves, external communication and
data monitoring interfaces.
The application for the equivalent
method determination for the NO2
candidate method was received by the
EPA on November 4, 2013 and ozone
candidate method was received by the
EPA on January 7, 2014. The analyzer
models are commercially available from
the applicant, Teledyne Advanced
Pollution Instrumentation, 9480 Carroll
Park Drive, San Diego, CA 92121–2251.
A second O3 equivalent method is an
automated monitoring method
(analyzer) utilizing a measurement
principle based on non-dispersive
ultraviolet absorption photometry. The
designated equivalent method is
identified as follows:
EQOA–0514–215, ‘‘2B Technologies
Model 211 Scrubberless Ozone
Monitor,’’ operated in a range of 0–0.5
ppm in an environment of 20–30 °C,
with temperature and pressure
compensation, internal DewLine for
humidity control, gas phase titration of
ozone for interference-free
measurements, using a 1 minute
average, with a 110–220V AC power
adapter or a 12V DC source, 8.0 to 12.0
watt power consumption, operated
according to the Model 211 Scrubberless
Ozone Monitor Operation Manual with
either an external nitric oxide source or
internal photolytic generator for
production of NO scrubber gas from
nitrous oxide, and with or without the
following: Cigarette lighter adapter or a
12V DC battery for portable operation,
external PTFE inlet filter and holder,
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serial data port with computer cable,
BNC connector for 0–2.5V or 4–20 mA
scalable analog output, internal data
logger, microFlash card for data
recording and backup, rack mount
hardware, and long life sample pump.
The application for an equivalent
method determination for this candidate
method was received by the EPA on
January 14, 2014. The analyzer models
are commercially available from the
applicant, 2B Technology, Inc., 2100
Central Ave., Suite 105, Boulder, CO
80303.
The new equivalent method for Pb is
a manual method that uses the sampling
procedure specified in the Reference
Method for the Determination of Lead in
Suspended Particulate Matter Collected
From Ambient Air (High-Volume
Sampler), 40 CFR Part 50, Appendix G,
with a different extraction and
analytical procedure. The method is
identified as follows:
EQL–0514–213 ‘‘Determination of
Lead (PB) on TSP Hi-Volume Filters by
Microwave Assisted Digestion and Time
of Flight Inductively Coupled Plasma
Mass Spectrometry (TOF ICP–MS).’’ In
this method, total suspended particulate
matter (TSP) is collected on glass fiber
filters, using the sampler and procedure
of the EPA Reference Method for the
Determination of Suspended Particulate
Matter in the Atmosphere (High-Volume
Method) (40 CFR 50, Appendix B). The
TSP sample is extracted with a solution
of nitric acid and digested in a
microwave digestion system at 175ßC
for 15 minutes, centrifuged for 30
minutes at 2000 rpm, and brought to a
final acid concentration of 2–3%. The
lead content of the sample extract is
analyzed by Time of Flight Inductively
Coupled Plasma Mass Spectrometry
(TOF ICP–MS), based on EPA SW–846
Method 6010C.
The application for equivalent
method determination for this Pb
method was submitted by South Coast
Air Quality Management District, 21865
Copley Drive, Diamond Bar, CA 91765–
4182 and was received by the EPA’s
Office of Research and Development on
May 18, 2012. The method descriptions
will be available at https://www.epa.gov/
ttnamti1/pb-monitoring.html.
Test monitors representative of these
methods have been tested in accordance
with the applicable test procedures
specified in 40 CFR part 53, as amended
on August 31, 2011. After reviewing the
results of those tests and other
information submitted in the
applications, EPA has determined, in
accordance with Part 53, that these
methods should be designated as
equivalent methods.
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As designated equivalent methods,
these methods are 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 methods must be
used in strict accordance with the
operation or instruction manuals
associated with the methods and subject
to any specifications and limitations
(e.g., configuration or operational
settings) specified in the applicable
designated descriptions (see the
identification of the methods above).
Use of the methods also should 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,
Ambient Air Quality Monitoring
Program’’ EPA–454/B–08–003,
December, 2008. 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.
Consistent or repeated noncompliance
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 these equivalent
methods 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 methods should be
directed to the applicant.
Jennifer Orme-Zavaleta,
Director, National Exposure Research
Laboratory.
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Office of Research and Development; Ambient Air Monitoring
Reference and Equivalent Methods: Designation of Four New Equivalent
Methods
AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency.
ACTION: Notice of the designation of four new equivalent methods 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, four
new equivalent methods: One for measuring concentrations of nitrogen
dioxide (NO2), two for measuring ozone (O3) and
one for measuring concentrations of lead (Pb), in the ambient air.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Robert Vanderpool, Human Exposure and
Atmospheric Sciences Division (MD-D205-03), National Exposure Research
Laboratory, U.S. EPA, Research Triangle Park, North Carolina 27711.
Email: Vanderpool.Robert@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 compliance with the NAAQSs.
The EPA hereby announces the designation of one new equivalent
method for measuring nitrogen dioxide (NO2), two equivalent
methods for measuring ozone (O3) and one equivalent method
for measuring concentrations of lead (Pb)in the ambient air. These
designations are made under the provisions of 40 CFR part 53, as
amended on August 31, 2011 (76 FR 54326-54341).
The new equivalent method for NO2 is an automated method
(analyzer) utilizing the principle of Cavity Attenuated Phase Shift
spectroscopy and the calibration procedure specified in the operation
manual. The newly designated equivalent method is identified as
follows:
EQNA-0514-212, ``Teledyne Advanced Pollution Instrumentation, Model
T500U cavity attenuated phase shift spectroscopy Nitrogen Dioxide
Analyzer'', operated on any full scale range between 0-50 ppb and 0-
1000 ppb, with any range mode (Single, Dual, or AutoRange), with a
sample particulate filter, at any operating temperature from 5 [deg]C
to 40 [deg]C, with the following software setting: Temperature and
Pressure compensation ON; in accordance with the associated instrument
manual, and with or without any of the following options: Zero/Span
valves, internal Zero/Span permeation oven (IZS), external
communication and data monitoring interfaces.
One new O3 equivalent method is an automated monitoring
method (analyzer) utilizing a measurement principle based on based on
non-dispersive ultraviolet absorption photometry. The newly designated
equivalent method is identified as follows:
EQOA-0514-214, ``Teledyne Advanced Pollution Instrumentation, Model
T204 NOX + O3 Analyzer'', operated on any full
scale range between 0-100 ppb and 0-500 ppb, at any operating
temperature from 5 [deg]C to 40[deg]C, with either a user-or vendor-
supplied vacuum pump capable of providing an absolute pressure of 10
inches mercury or less at 3 slpm, in accordance with the associated
instrument manual, and with or without any of the following options:
Zero/Span valves, external communication and data monitoring
interfaces.
The application for the equivalent method determination for the
NO2 candidate method was received by the EPA on November 4,
2013 and ozone candidate method was received by the EPA on January 7,
2014. The analyzer models are commercially available from the
applicant, Teledyne Advanced Pollution Instrumentation, 9480 Carroll
Park Drive, San Diego, CA 92121-2251.
A second O3 equivalent method is an automated monitoring
method (analyzer) utilizing a measurement principle based on non-
dispersive ultraviolet absorption photometry. The designated equivalent
method is identified as follows:
EQOA-0514-215, ``2B Technologies Model 211 Scrubberless Ozone
Monitor,'' operated in a range of 0-0.5 ppm in an environment of 20-30
[deg]C, with temperature and pressure compensation, internal DewLine
for humidity control, gas phase titration of ozone for interference-
free measurements, using a 1 minute average, with a 110-220V AC power
adapter or a 12V DC source, 8.0 to 12.0 watt power consumption,
operated according to the Model 211 Scrubberless Ozone Monitor
Operation Manual with either an external nitric oxide source or
internal photolytic generator for production of NO scrubber gas from
nitrous oxide, and with or without the following: Cigarette lighter
adapter or a 12V DC battery for portable operation, external PTFE inlet
filter and holder,
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serial data port with computer cable, BNC connector for 0-2.5V or 4-20
mA scalable analog output, internal data logger, microFlash card for
data recording and backup, rack mount hardware, and long life sample
pump.
The application for an equivalent method determination for this
candidate method was received by the EPA on January 14, 2014. The
analyzer models are commercially available from the applicant, 2B
Technology, Inc., 2100 Central Ave., Suite 105, Boulder, CO 80303.
The new equivalent method for Pb is a manual method that uses the
sampling procedure specified in the Reference Method for the
Determination of Lead in Suspended Particulate Matter Collected From
Ambient Air (High-Volume Sampler), 40 CFR Part 50, Appendix G, with a
different extraction and analytical procedure. The method is identified
as follows:
EQL-0514-213 ``Determination of Lead (PB) on TSP Hi-Volume Filters
by Microwave Assisted Digestion and Time of Flight Inductively Coupled
Plasma Mass Spectrometry (TOF ICP-MS).'' In this method, total
suspended particulate matter (TSP) is collected on glass fiber filters,
using the sampler and procedure of the EPA Reference Method for the
Determination of Suspended Particulate Matter in the Atmosphere (High-
Volume Method) (40 CFR 50, Appendix B). The TSP sample is extracted
with a solution of nitric acid and digested in a microwave digestion
system at 175[ordm] C for 15 minutes, centrifuged for 30 minutes at
2000 rpm, and brought to a final acid concentration of 2-3%. The lead
content of the sample extract is analyzed by Time of Flight Inductively
Coupled Plasma Mass Spectrometry (TOF ICP-MS), based on EPA SW-846
Method 6010C.
The application for equivalent method determination for this Pb
method was submitted by South Coast Air Quality Management District,
21865 Copley Drive, Diamond Bar, CA 91765-4182 and was received by the
EPA's Office of Research and Development on May 18, 2012. The method
descriptions will be available at https://www.epa.gov/ttnamti1/pb-monitoring.html.
Test monitors representative of these methods have been tested in
accordance with the applicable test procedures specified in 40 CFR part
53, as amended on August 31, 2011. After reviewing the results of those
tests and other information submitted in the applications, EPA has
determined, in accordance with Part 53, that these methods should be
designated as equivalent methods.
As designated equivalent methods, these methods are 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 methods must be used in strict accordance with the operation or
instruction manuals associated with the methods and subject to any
specifications and limitations (e.g., configuration or operational
settings) specified in the applicable designated descriptions (see the
identification of the methods above).
Use of the methods also should 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, Ambient Air Quality Monitoring
Program'' EPA-454/B-08-003, December, 2008. 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.
Consistent or repeated noncompliance 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 these equivalent methods 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 methods should be directed to
the applicant.
Jennifer Orme-Zavaleta,
Director, National Exposure Research Laboratory.
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