Ambient Air Monitoring Reference and Equivalent Methods; Designation of One New Reference Method, 7172-7173 [2022-02569]

Download as PDF khammond on DSKJM1Z7X2PROD with NOTICES 7172 Federal Register / Vol. 87, No. 26 / Tuesday, February 8, 2022 / Notices Agency, Mail Code 28221T, 1200 Pennsylvania Ave. NW, Washington, DC 20460. EPA’s policy is that all comments received will be included in the public docket without change including any personal information provided, unless the comment includes profanity, threats, information claimed to be Confidential Business Information (CBI), or other information whose disclosure is restricted by statute. Submit written comments and recommendations to OMB for the proposed information collection within 30 days of publication of this notice to www.reginfo.gov/public/do/PRAMain. Find this particular information collection by selecting ‘‘Currently under 30-day Review—Open for Public Comments’’ or by using the search function. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Muntasir Ali, Sector Policies and Program Division (D243–05), Office of Air Quality Planning and Standards, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Research Triangle Park, North Carolina 27711; telephone number: (919) 541– 0833; email address: ali.muntasir@ epa.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Supporting documents, which explain in detail the information that the EPA will be collecting, are available in the public docket for this ICR. The docket can be viewed online at: https:// www.regulations.gov, or in person, at the EPA Docket Center, WJC West Building, Room 3334, 1301 Constitution Ave. NW, Washington, DC. The telephone number for the Docket Center is 202–566–1744. For additional information about EPA’s public docket, visit https://www.epa.gov/dockets. Abstract: The New Source Performance Standards (NSPS) for Petroleum Dry Cleaners (40 CFR part 60, subpart JJJ) apply to the following existing and new facilities located at a petroleum dry cleaning plant with a total manufacturers’ rated dryer capacity equal to or greater than 38 kilograms (84 pounds): Petroleum solvent dry cleaning dryers, washers, filters, stills, and settling tanks. In general, NSPS standards require initial notification reports, performance tests, and periodic reports by the owners/operators of the affected facilities. They are also required to maintain records of the occurrence and duration of any startup, shutdown, or malfunction in the operation of an affected facility, or any period during which the monitoring system is inoperative. These notifications, reports, and records are generally considered essential in determining compliance, VerDate Sep<11>2014 16:16 Feb 07, 2022 Jkt 256001 and are required of all affected facilities subject to NSPS. For this source category, only recordkeeping and initial notifications and reports are considered essential in determining compliance with 40 CFR part 60, subpart JJJ. Form Numbers: None. Respondents/affected entities: Petroleum dry cleaners. Respondent’s obligation to respond: Mandatory (40 CFR part 60, subpart JJJ). Estimated number of respondents: 1 (total). Frequency of response: Initially. Total estimated burden: 90 hours (per year). Burden is defined at 5 CFR 1320.3(b). Total estimated cost: $11,000 (per year), which includes $0 in annualized capital/startup and/or operation & maintenance costs. Changes in the Estimates: There is a decrease in the burden in this ICR in comparison to the previous ICR. This decrease is not due to any program changes. There is a decrease in the total burden hours from the most-recently approved ICR because of a decrease in the number of sources subject to these standards. This ICR incorporates more accurate estimates of existing sources based on consultations with EPA’s Office of Air Quality Planning and Standards and a review of affected facilities in the EPA’s Enforcement and Compliance History Online (ECHO) database and reflects decline within the industry as dry cleaning facilities have moved to reduce use of petroleum solvents and incorporate newer technologies. The burden for this rule continues to apply only for one-time reporting requirements for new sources. This ICR reduces the number of new sources anticipated and conservatively estimates burden for one new affected facility per year. The overall result is a decrease in burden. Courtney Kerwin, Director, Regulatory Support Division. [FR Doc. 2022–02621 Filed 2–7–22; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6560–50–P ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY [FRL–9422–01–ORD] Ambient Air Monitoring Reference and Equivalent Methods; Designation of One New Reference Method Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). ACTION: Notice of the designation of a new reference method for monitoring ambient air quality. AGENCY: PO 00000 Frm 00089 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 Notice is hereby given that the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has designated one new reference method for measuring concentrations of nitrogen dioxide (NO2) in ambient air. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Robert Vanderpool, Air Methods and Characterization Division (MD–D205– 03), Center for Environmental Measurements and Modeling, 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 reference method for measuring concentrations of NO2 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). The new reference method for NO2 is an automated method (analyzer) utilizing the measurement principle based on gas phase chemiluminescence. This newly designated reference method is identified as follows: RFNA–1221–259, ‘‘KENTEK Inc. Model MEZUS 210 NO2 Analyzer,’’ Chemiluminescence analyzer operated in a range of 0–0.5 ppm, with 0.45 mm, 47 mm diameter Teflon® filter installed, operated at temperatures between 20 °C and 30 °C, with nominal sampling flow rate of 800 cc/min, using a 5 minute averaging time, with either 105VAC– 125VAC or 200VAC–240VAC input power options installed, 360-watt power consumption, equipped with 7 inch LCD touch screen display, and operated according to the KENTEK Inc. Model MEZUS 210 Nitrogen Oxide Analyzer Instruction Manual. This application for a reference method determination for this NO2 method was received by the Office of Research and Development on October 25, 2021. This analyzer is commercially SUMMARY: E:\FR\FM\08FEN1.SGM 08FEN1 khammond on DSKJM1Z7X2PROD with NOTICES Federal Register / Vol. 87, No. 26 / Tuesday, February 8, 2022 / Notices available from the applicant, KENTEK Inc., Hanshin S Meca room #526, 65 Techno 3-ro, Yuseong-gu, Daejeon, Republic of Korea, 34016. 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 a reference method. As a designated reference 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, Air Methods and Characterization Division (MD–D205– 03), Center for Environmental Measurements and Modeling, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Research Triangle Park, North Carolina 27711. Designation of this reference 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. Alice Gilliland, Acting Director, Center for Environmental Measurements and Modeling. [FR Doc. 2022–02569 Filed 2–7–22; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6560–50–P VerDate Sep<11>2014 16:16 Feb 07, 2022 Jkt 256001 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY [EPA–HQ–OPPT–2015–0744; FRL–9097–01– OCSPP] Agency Information Collection Activities; Proposed Renewal of Currently Approved Collection and Request for Comment; Notification of Substantial Risk of Injury to Health and the Environment Under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). ACTION: Notice. AGENCY: In compliance with the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA), this document announces the availability of and solicits public comment on the following Information Collection Request (ICR) that EPA is planning to submit to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB): ‘‘Notification of Substantial Risk of Injury to Health and the Environment under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA)’’ and identified by EPA ICR No. 0794.17 and OMB Control No. 2070–0046. This ICR represents the renewal of an existing ICR that is currently approved through October 31, 2022. Before submitting the ICR to OMB for review and approval under the PRA, EPA is soliciting comments on specific aspects of the information collection activities and burden estimates that are summarized in this document. The ICR and accompanying material are available in the docket for public review and comment. SUMMARY: Comments must be received on or before April 11, 2022. ADDRESSES: Submit your comments, identified by docket identification (ID) number EPA–HQ–OPPT–2015–0744, though the Federal eRulemaking Portal at 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. Additional instructions on commenting or visiting the docket, along with more information about dockets generally, is available at https://www.epa.gov/dockets. Due to the public health concerns related to COVID–19, the EPA Docket Center (EPA/DC) and Reading Room is opened to visitors by appointment only. For the latest status information on EPA/DC and docket access, visit https:// www.epa.gov/dockets. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Katherine Sleasman, Regulatory Support DATES: PO 00000 Frm 00090 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 7173 Branch (7101M), Office of Chemical Safety and Pollution Prevention, Environmental Protection Agency, 1200 Pennsylvania Ave. NW, Washington, DC 20460–0001; telephone number: (202) 566–1204; email address: sleasman.katherine@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. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: I. What information is EPA particularly interested in? Pursuant to PRA section 3506(c)(2)(A) (44 U.S.C. 3506(c)(2)(A)), EPA specifically solicits comments and information to enable it to: 1. Evaluate whether the proposed collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of the Agency, including whether the information will have practical utility. 2. Evaluate the accuracy of the Agency’s estimates of the burden of the proposed collection of information, including the validity of the methodology and assumptions used. 3. Enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected. 4. Minimize the burden of the collection of information on those who are to respond, including through the use of appropriate automated electronic, mechanical, or other technological collection techniques or other forms of information technology, e.g., permitting electronic submission of responses. In particular, EPA is requesting comments from very small businesses (those that employ less than 25) on examples of specific additional efforts that EPA could make to reduce the paperwork burden for very small businesses affected by this collection. II. What information collection activity or ICR does this action apply to? Title: TCSA Notification of Substantial Risk of Injury to Health and the Environment (TSCA Section 8(e)). EPA ICR No.: 0794.17. OMB Control No.: 2070–0046. ICR status: This ICR is currently approved through October 31, 2022. Under the PRA, an agency may not conduct or sponsor, and a person is not required to respond to, a collection of information, unless it displays a currently valid OMB control number. The OMB control numbers for EPA’s regulations in title 40 of the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR), after E:\FR\FM\08FEN1.SGM 08FEN1

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[Federal Register Volume 87, Number 26 (Tuesday, February 8, 2022)]
[Notices]
[Pages 7172-7173]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2022-02569]


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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY

[FRL-9422-01-ORD]


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

AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).

ACTION: Notice of the designation of a new reference 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 reference method for measuring 
concentrations of nitrogen dioxide (NO2) in ambient air.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Robert Vanderpool, Air Methods and 
Characterization Division (MD-D205-03), Center for Environmental 
Measurements and Modeling, 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 reference 
method for measuring concentrations of NO2 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).
    The new reference method for NO2 is an automated method 
(analyzer) utilizing the measurement principle based on gas phase 
chemiluminescence. This newly designated reference method is identified 
as follows:
    RFNA-1221-259, ``KENTEK Inc. Model MEZUS 210 NO2 
Analyzer,'' Chemiluminescence analyzer operated in a range of 0-0.5 
ppm, with 0.45 [micro]m, 47 mm diameter Teflon[supreg] filter 
installed, operated at temperatures between 20 [deg]C and 30 [deg]C, 
with nominal sampling flow rate of 800 cc/min, using a 5 minute 
averaging time, with either 105VAC-125VAC or 200VAC-240VAC input power 
options installed, 360-watt power consumption, equipped with 7 inch LCD 
touch screen display, and operated according to the KENTEK Inc. Model 
MEZUS 210 Nitrogen Oxide Analyzer Instruction Manual.
    This application for a reference method determination for this 
NO2 method was received by the Office of Research and 
Development on October 25, 2021. This analyzer is commercially

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available from the applicant, KENTEK Inc., Hanshin S Meca room #526, 65 
Techno 3-ro, Yuseong-gu, Daejeon, Republic of Korea, 34016.
    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 a 
reference method.
    As a designated reference 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, Air Methods and Characterization 
Division (MD-D205-03), Center for Environmental Measurements and 
Modeling, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Research Triangle Park, 
North Carolina 27711.
    Designation of this reference 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.

Alice Gilliland,
Acting Director, Center for Environmental Measurements and Modeling.
[FR Doc. 2022-02569 Filed 2-7-22; 8:45 am]
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