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exclude Jones Inlet/Jones Bay from its
2014 303(d) list. EPA evaluated existing
and readily available data and
information and concluded that the
applicable narrative water quality
standard for nutrients is being exceeded
in Jones Inlet/Jones Bay. Based on this
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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
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
has made under and in support of New
Source Performance Standards (NSPS),
the National Emission Standards for
Hazardous Air Pollutants (NESHAP),
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and the Consolidated Federal Air Rule
under the Clean Air Act (CAA) in 2014.
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 and
63, state, local, and tribal agencies, and
the EPA Regional Offices responsible for
implementation and enforcement of
regulations under 40 CFR parts 60 and
63.
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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 2014 under the NSPS, 40 CFR
part 60 and the NESHAP, 40 CFR part
63 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
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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 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 www.epa.gov/ttn/
emc/approalt.html before electing to
employ it. As per section 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 on
the EPA’s Web site at www.epa.gov/ttn/
emc/approalt.html and publish a notice
annually that summarizes approvals for
broadly applicable alternative test
methods.
This notice comprises a summary of
four such approval documents posted to
our Technology Transfer Network from
January 1, 2014, through December 31,
2014. 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
from the EPA’s Web site at
www.epa.gov/ttn/emc/approalt.html as
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Table 1 serves only as a brief summary
of the broadly applicable alternative test
methods.
This notice also acknowledges two
broadly applicable test method
approvals that we retracted in 2014.
Broadly applicable alternative test
method approvals referred to as ALT–
061 and ALT–087 issued on September
22, 2009, and July 27, 2011,
respectively, were withdrawn. In the
Federal Register notices dated February
22, 2010, and February 15, 2012, we
announced the approvals of the use of
single-point sampling at the centroid of
the exhaust when sampling gaseous
emissions and diluent gases from
federally regulated engines. However,
based on comments that we received (on
the proposed rule titled, ‘‘Revisions to
Test Methods and Testing Regulations,’’
published in the Federal Register on
January 9, 2012) from the Alaska
Department of Environmental
Conservation in a letter dated March 9,
2012, we no longer believe that this
alternative is appropriate for broad
applicability. Therefore, we have
withdrawn broadly applicable
alternative approvals, ALT–061 and
ALT–087. Please refer to the withdrawal
memo on EPA’s Web site at https://
www.epa.gov/ttn/emc/approalt.html for
details regarding our decision to
withdraw ALT–061 and ALT–087.
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 on the EPA’s Web site 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: February 8, 2015.
Stephen D. Page,
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 AND 63 POSTED BETWEEN JANUARY 2014 AND DECEMBER 2014
Alternative method
decision letter/memo
number
As an alternative or modification
to . . .
For . . .
You may . . .
ALT–105 ..................
Method 25A—Determination of Total
Gaseous Organic Concentration
Using a Flame Ionization Analyzer
or Method 25B—Determination of
Total Gaseous Organic Concentration Using a Nondispersive Infrared
Analyzer.
Sources subject to 40 CFR part 63,
subpart BBBBBB; 40 CFR part 63,
subpart R, and 40 CFR part 60, subpart XX.
ALT–106 ..................
Method 18—Measurement of Gaseous
Organic Compound Emissions by
Gas Chromatography or Method
25A—Determination of Total Gaseous Organic Concentration Using a
Flame Ionization Analyzer.
Spark ignition internal combustion engines subject to 40 CFR part 60,
subpart JJJJ.
ALT–107 ..................
Test methods to demonstrate initial
and annual compliance with CO
testing requirements prescribed in
paragraph 63.6630(e) of 40 CFR
part 63, subpart ZZZZ.
ALT–108 ..................
The minimum sample volume requirement of 30 dscf when using Method
29—Determination of Metals Emissions from Stationary Sources.
Stationary reciprocating internal combustion engines subject to 40 CFR
part 63, subpart ZZZZ—National
Emissions Standards for Hazardous
Air Pollutants for Stationary Reciprocating Internal Combustion Engines.
Sources subject to 40 CFR part 63,
subpart EEEEEEE, National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air
Pollutants: Gold Mine Ore Processing and Production Area Source
Category.
Produce and use vendor certified calibration gases that meet the following
requirements: prepared in accordance with ISO 6142; analyzed in accordance with ISO 6143; filled at
ISO 17025 accredited laboratories;
and have a total expanded uncertainty of less than 1% (relative) with
caveats stipulated in the agency’s
approval letter dated May 12, 2014.
Use an alternative testing approach
using GC to separate and measure
methane and ethane, followed by
GC back-flush procedures to measure NMEOC in post-combustion
emissions with caveats stipulated in
the agency’s approval letter dated
June 6, 2014.
Use a certified and quality assured CO
and O2 CEMS that meet the criteria
specified in the agency’s approval
letter dated November 20, 2013.
Use a 2-hour minimum sampling time
in lieu of a 30 dscf minimum sample
volume when Method 29 is applied.
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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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
[EPA-HQ-OAR-2007-1196; FRL-9923-36-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 Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has
made under and in support of New Source Performance Standards (NSPS),
the National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants (NESHAP),
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and the Consolidated Federal Air Rule under the Clean Air Act (CAA) in
2014.
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 and 63, state, local, and tribal
agencies, and the EPA Regional Offices responsible for implementation
and enforcement of regulations under 40 CFR parts 60 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 www.epa.gov/ttn/emc/approalt.html.
II. Background
Broadly applicable alternative test method approval decisions made
by the EPA in 2014 under the NSPS, 40 CFR part 60 and the NESHAP, 40
CFR part 63 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 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 www.epa.gov/ttn/emc/approalt.html before electing to employ it. As per section 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 on the EPA's Web site at
www.epa.gov/ttn/emc/approalt.html and publish a notice annually that
summarizes approvals for broadly applicable alternative test methods.
This notice comprises a summary of four such approval documents
posted to our Technology Transfer Network from January 1, 2014, through
December 31, 2014. 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 from the EPA's Web site at www.epa.gov/ttn/emc/approalt.html as Table 1 serves only as a brief summary of the
broadly applicable alternative test methods.
This notice also acknowledges two broadly applicable test method
approvals that we retracted in 2014. Broadly applicable alternative
test method approvals referred to as ALT-061 and ALT-087 issued on
September 22, 2009, and July 27, 2011, respectively, were withdrawn. In
the Federal Register notices dated February 22, 2010, and February 15,
2012, we announced the approvals of the use of single-point sampling at
the centroid of the exhaust when sampling gaseous emissions and diluent
gases from federally regulated engines. However, based on comments that
we received (on the proposed rule titled, ``Revisions to Test Methods
and Testing Regulations,'' published in the Federal Register on January
9, 2012) from the Alaska Department of Environmental Conservation in a
letter dated March 9, 2012, we no longer believe that this alternative
is appropriate for broad applicability. Therefore, we have withdrawn
broadly applicable alternative approvals, ALT-061 and ALT-087. Please
refer to the withdrawal memo on EPA's Web site at https://www.epa.gov/ttn/emc/approalt.html for details regarding our decision to withdraw
ALT-061 and ALT-087.
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 on the EPA's Web site 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: February 8, 2015.
Stephen D. Page,
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 and 63 Posted Between January 2014 and December 2014
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Alternative method decision As an alternative or
letter/memo number modification to . . . For . . . You may . . .
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ALT-105.......................... Method 25A--Determination Sources subject to 40 Produce and use vendor
of Total Gaseous Organic CFR part 63, subpart certified calibration
Concentration Using a BBBBBB; 40 CFR part 63, gases that meet the
Flame Ionization subpart R, and 40 CFR following requirements:
Analyzer or Method 25B-- part 60, subpart XX. prepared in accordance
Determination of Total with ISO 6142; analyzed
Gaseous Organic in accordance with ISO
Concentration Using a 6143; filled at ISO
Nondispersive Infrared 17025 accredited
Analyzer. laboratories; and have
a total expanded
uncertainty of less
than 1% (relative) with
caveats stipulated in
the agency's approval
letter dated May 12,
2014.
ALT-106.......................... Method 18--Measurement of Spark ignition internal Use an alternative
Gaseous Organic Compound combustion engines testing approach using
Emissions by Gas subject to 40 CFR part GC to separate and
Chromatography or Method 60, subpart JJJJ. measure methane and
25A--Determination of ethane, followed by GC
Total Gaseous Organic back-flush procedures
Concentration Using a to measure NMEOC in
Flame Ionization post-combustion
Analyzer. emissions with caveats
stipulated in the
agency's approval
letter dated June 6,
2014.
ALT-107.......................... Test methods to Stationary reciprocating Use a certified and
demonstrate initial and internal combustion quality assured CO and
annual compliance with engines subject to 40 O2 CEMS that meet the
CO testing requirements CFR part 63, subpart criteria specified in
prescribed in paragraph ZZZZ--National the agency's approval
63.6630(e) of 40 CFR Emissions Standards for letter dated November
part 63, subpart ZZZZ. Hazardous Air 20, 2013.
Pollutants for
Stationary
Reciprocating Internal
Combustion Engines.
ALT-108.......................... The minimum sample volume Sources subject to 40 Use a 2-hour minimum
requirement of 30 dscf CFR part 63, subpart sampling time in lieu
when using Method 29-- EEEEEEE, National of a 30 dscf minimum
Determination of Metals Emission Standards for sample volume when
Emissions from Hazardous Air Method 29 is applied.
Stationary Sources. Pollutants: Gold Mine
Ore Processing and
Production Area Source
Category.
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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.
[FR Doc. 2015-03581 Filed 2-20-15; 8:45 am]
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