Ambient Air Monitoring Reference and Equivalent Methods; Designation of One New Equivalent Method, 44299-44300 [2019-18234]

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If you send an email comment directly to the Docket without going through www.regulations.gov, your email address is automatically captured and included as part of the comment that is placed in the official public docket, and made available in EPA’s electronic public docket. Dated: August 13, 2019. Joseph E. Cole, Associate General Counsel. [FR Doc. 2019–18132 Filed 8–22–19; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6560–50–P PO 00000 Frm 00025 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 44299 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY [FRL–9997–98–ORD] Ambient Air Monitoring Reference and Equivalent Methods; Designation of One New Equivalent Method Office of Research and Development; Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). ACTION: Notice of the designation of a new equivalent method for monitoring ambient air quality. AGENCY: Notice is hereby given that the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has designated one new equivalent method for measuring concentrations of ozone (O3) in ambient air. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Robert Vanderpool, Exposure Methods and Measurement Division (MD–D205– 03), National Exposure Research Laboratory, U.S. EPA, Research Triangle Park, North Carolina 27711. Phone: 919–541–7877. 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 (NAAQS) 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 or equivalent methods (as applicable), thereby permitting their use under 40 CFR part 58 by States and other agencies for determining compliance with the NAAQS. A list of all reference or equivalent methods that have been previously designated by EPA may be found at https://www.epa.gov/ ttn/amtic/criteria.html. The EPA hereby announces the designation of one new equivalent method for measuring concentrations of O3 in ambient air. This designation is made under the provisions of 40 CFR part 53, as amended on October 26, 2015 (80 FR 65291–65468). This new equivalent method for O3 is an automated method (analyzer) utilizing the measurement principle based on UV photometry. This newly designated equivalent method is identified as follows: EQOA–0719–253, ‘‘Focused Photonics Inc. AQMS–300 O3 Analyzer’’ UV photometric analyzer operated the range of 0–0.5 ppm, with 5 mm, 47 mm diameter Teflon® (PTFE) filter installed, SUMMARY: E:\FR\FM\23AUN1.SGM 23AUN1 jbell on DSK3GLQ082PROD with NOTICES 44300 Federal Register / Vol. 84, No. 164 / Friday, August 23, 2019 / Notices operated at temperatures between 20°C and 30°C, at nominal input line voltage of 220±10% VAC and frequency of 50 Hz, at a nominal sampling flow rate of 800±80 cc/min, and operated according to the FPI AQMS–300 User Manual. This application for an equivalent method determination for this O3 method was received by the Office of Research and Development on June 10, 2019. This analyzer is commercially available from the applicant, Focused Photonics Inc. (FPI), 760 Bin‘an Road, Binjiang District, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China. A representative test analyzer was tested in accordance with the applicable test procedures specified in 40 CFR part 53, as amended on October 26, 2015. After reviewing the results of those tests and other information submitted by the applicant, EPA has determined, in accordance with part 53, that this method should be designated as an equivalent method. As a designated equivalent method, this method is 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, this method must be used in strict accordance with the operation or instruction manual associated with the method and subject to any specifications and limitations (e.g., configuration or operational settings) specified in the designated method description (see the identification of the method above). Use of the method 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–13–003, (both available at https://www.epa.gov/ttn/ amtic/qalist.html). 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 with any of these conditions should be reported to: Director, Exposure Methods and Measurement Division (MD–E205– 01), National Exposure Research Laboratory, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Research Triangle Park, North Carolina 27711. Designation of this equivalent method is intended to assist the States in establishing and operating their air quality surveillance systems under 40 VerDate Sep<11>2014 16:40 Aug 22, 2019 Jkt 247001 CFR part 58. Questions concerning the commercial availability or technical aspects of the method should be directed to the applicant. Dated: July 31, 2019. Timothy H. Watkins, Director, National Exposure Research Laboratory. 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EPA is providing a 90-day comment period during which interested persons may provide comments on the proposed designations of High-Priority Substances for risk evaluation.August 22, 2019 DATES: Comments must be received on or before November 21, 2019. ADDRESSES: Use one of the following methods to submit comments. For comments not related to a specific chemical, including comments on Unit V., direct your comments to docket identification (ID) number EPA–HQ– OPPT–2019–0131. For comments on one or more of the 20 chemical substances, use the applicable chemical specific docket ID number(s) identified in Unit IV.B.: • Federal eRulemaking Portal: https:// www.regulations.gov. Follow the online instructions for submitting comments. Do not submit electronically any information you consider to be Confidential Business Information (CBI) or other information whose disclosure is restricted by statute. SUMMARY: PO 00000 Frm 00026 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 • Mail: Document Control Office (7407M), Office of Pollution Prevention and Toxics (OPPT), Environmental Protection Agency, 1200 Pennsylvania Ave. NW, Washington, DC 20460–0001. • Hand Delivery: To make special arrangements for hand delivery or delivery of boxed information, please follow the instructions at https:// www.epa.gov/dockets/contacts.html. Additional instructions on commenting or visiting the docket, along with more information about dockets generally, is available at https:// www.epa.gov/dockets. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: For technical information about the HighPriority Substances contact: Ana Corado, Chemical Control Division, Office of Pollution Prevention and Toxics, Office of Chemical Safety and Pollution Prevention, Environmental Protection Agency (Mailcode 7408M), 1200 Pennsylvania Ave. NW, Washington, DC 20460–0001; telephone number: (202) 564–0140; email address: corado.ana@epa.gov. For general information contact: The TSCA-Hotline, ABVI-Goodwill, 422 South Clinton Ave., Rochester, NY 14620; telephone number: (202) 554– 1404; email address: TSCA-Hotline@ epa.gov. I. Executive Summary A. Does this action apply to me? This action is directed to the public in general and may be of interest to entities that currently or may manufacture (including import) a chemical substance regulated under TSCA (e.g., entities identified under North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) codes 325 and 324110). The action may also be of interest to chemical processors, distributors in commerce, and users; non-governmental organizations in the environmental and public health sectors; state and local government agencies; and members of the public. Since other entities may also be interested, the Agency has not attempted to describe all the specific entities and corresponding NAICS codes for entities that may be interested in or affected by this action. B. What action is the Agency taking? EPA is proposing to designate 20 chemical substances as High-Priority Substances for risk evaluation pursuant to section 6(b) of the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA), 15 U.S.C. 2605(b). This document includes a summary of the approach used by EPA to support the proposed designations, the proposed designation for each of the chemical E:\FR\FM\23AUN1.SGM 23AUN1

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[Federal Register Volume 84, Number 164 (Friday, August 23, 2019)]
[Notices]
[Pages 44299-44300]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2019-18234]


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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY

[FRL-9997-98-ORD]


Ambient Air Monitoring Reference and Equivalent Methods; 
Designation of One New Equivalent Method

AGENCY: Office of Research and Development; Environmental Protection 
Agency (EPA).

ACTION: Notice of the designation of a new equivalent method for 
monitoring ambient air quality.

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SUMMARY: Notice is hereby given that the Environmental Protection 
Agency (EPA) has designated one new equivalent method for measuring 
concentrations of ozone (O3) in ambient air.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Robert Vanderpool, Exposure Methods 
and Measurement Division (MD-D205-03), National Exposure Research 
Laboratory, U.S. EPA, Research Triangle Park, North Carolina 27711. 
Phone: 919-541-7877. Email: [email protected].

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 (NAAQS) 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 or equivalent methods (as applicable), thereby permitting 
their use under 40 CFR part 58 by States and other agencies for 
determining compliance with the NAAQS. A list of all reference or 
equivalent methods that have been previously designated by EPA may be 
found at https://www.epa.gov/ttn/amtic/criteria.html.
    The EPA hereby announces the designation of one new equivalent 
method for measuring concentrations of O3 in ambient air. 
This designation is made under the provisions of 40 CFR part 53, as 
amended on October 26, 2015 (80 FR 65291-65468). This new equivalent 
method for O3 is an automated method (analyzer) utilizing 
the measurement principle based on UV photometry. This newly designated 
equivalent method is identified as follows:
    EQOA-0719-253, ``Focused Photonics Inc. AQMS-300 O3 
Analyzer'' UV photometric analyzer operated the range of 0-0.5 ppm, 
with 5 [micro]m, 47 mm diameter Teflon[supreg] (PTFE) filter installed,

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operated at temperatures between 20[deg]C and 30[deg]C, at nominal 
input line voltage of 22010% VAC and frequency of 50 Hz, at 
a nominal sampling flow rate of 80080 cc/min, and operated 
according to the FPI AQMS-300 User Manual.
    This application for an equivalent method determination for this 
O3 method was received by the Office of Research and 
Development on June 10, 2019. This analyzer is commercially available 
from the applicant, Focused Photonics Inc. (FPI), 760 Bin`an Road, 
Binjiang District, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China.
    A representative test analyzer was tested in accordance with the 
applicable test procedures specified in 40 CFR part 53, as amended on 
October 26, 2015. After reviewing the results of those tests and other 
information submitted by the applicant, EPA has determined, in 
accordance with part 53, that this method should be designated as an 
equivalent method.
    As a designated equivalent method, this method is 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, 
this method must be used in strict accordance with the operation or 
instruction manual associated with the method and subject to any 
specifications and limitations (e.g., configuration or operational 
settings) specified in the designated method description (see the 
identification of the method above).
    Use of the method 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-13-003, (both available at https://www.epa.gov/ttn/amtic/qalist.html). 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 with any of these conditions 
should be reported to: Director, Exposure Methods and Measurement 
Division (MD-E205-01), National Exposure Research Laboratory, U.S. 
Environmental Protection Agency, Research Triangle Park, North Carolina 
27711.
    Designation of this equivalent method 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 method should be directed to 
the applicant.

    Dated: July 31, 2019.
Timothy H. Watkins,
Director, National Exposure Research Laboratory.
[FR Doc. 2019-18234 Filed 8-22-19; 8:45 am]
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