[Federal Register Volume 75, Number 34 (Monday, February 22, 2010)]
[Notices]
[Pages 7593-7596]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2010-3405]
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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
[EPA-HQ-OAR-2007-1196; FRL-9113-6]
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) and the National Emission Standards
for Hazardous Air Pollutants (NESHAP) in 2009.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: An electronic copy of each alternative
test method approval document is available on EPA's Web site at http://www.epa.gov/ttn/emc/approalt.html. For questions about this notice,
contact Jason M. DeWees, 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-
9724; fax number: 919-541-0516; e-mail address: dewees.jason@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, and 63, State, local, and
Tribal agencies, and EPA Regional Offices responsible for
implementation and enforcement of regulations under 40 CFR parts 60,
61, 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 http://www.epa.gov/ttn/emc/approalt.html.
II. Background
This notice identifies EPA's broadly applicable alternative test
method approval decisions issued between January 1, 2009, and December
31, 2009, under the NSPS, 40 CFR part 60, and the NESHAP, 40 CFR parts
61 and 63 (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 http://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). In the
past, we have performed thorough technical reviews of numerous requests
for alternatives and modifications to test
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methods and procedures. Based on these experiences, 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 http://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 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). EPA will continue to announce approvals for
broadly applicable alternative test methods on the EPA's Web site at
http://www.epa.gov/ttn/emc/approalt.html and intends to publish a
notice annually that summarizes approvals for broadly applicable
alternative test methods.
This notice comprises a summary of fourteen such approval documents
added to our technology transfer network from January 1, 2009, through
December 31, 2009. The alternative test method number, the reference
method affected, sources allowed to use this alternative, and
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 http://www.epa.gov/ttn/emc/approalt.html as the table 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 issue
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 http://www.epa.gov/ttn/emc/approalt.html and in the subsequent
Federal Register notice. If we should 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 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 3, 2010.
Jennifer Noonan Edmonds,
Acting Director, Office of Air Quality Planning and Standards.
Table 1--Approved Alternative Test Methods and Modifications to Test Methods Referenced in or Published Under
Appendices in 40 CFR Parts 60, 61, and 63 Made Between January 2009 and December 2009
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As an alternative or
Alternative No. modification to . . . For . . . You may . . .
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ALT-050.............................. Method 25D-- Sources subject to 40 Use EPA SW-846 Method
Determination of the CFR part 63, subpart 8260B for the analysis
Volatile Organic FFFF, National of Methyl Methacrylate
Concentration of Waste Emission Standards for in lieu of Method 25D.
Samples. Hazardous Air
Pollutants for
Miscellaneous Organic
Chemical Manufacturing.
ALT-050.............................. Method 305--Measurement Sources subject to 40 Use EPA SW-846 Method
of Emission Potential CFR part 63, subpart 8260B for the analysis
of Individual Volatile FFFF, National of Methyl Methacrylate
Organic Compounds in Emission Standards for in lieu of Method 305.
Waste. Hazardous Air
Pollutants for
Miscellaneous Organic
Chemical Manufacturing.
ALT-050.............................. Method 624--Purgeables. Sources subject to 40 Use EPA SW-846 Method
CFR part 63, subpart 8260B for the analysis
FFFF, National of Methyl Methacrylate
Emission Standards for in lieu of Method 624.
Hazardous Air
Pollutants for
Miscellaneous Organic
Chemical Manufacturing.
ALT-050.............................. Method 625--Base/ Sources subject to 40 Use EPA SW-846 Method
Neutrals and Acids. CFR part 63, subpart 8260B for the analysis
FFFF, National of Methyl Methacrylate
Emission Standards for in lieu of Method 625.
Hazardous Air
Pollutants for
Miscellaneous Organic
Chemical Manufacturing.
ALT-050.............................. Method 1624--Volatile Sources subject to 40 Use EPA SW-846 Method
Organic Compounds by CFR part 63, subpart 8260B for the analysis
Isotope Dilution GC/MS. FFFF, National of Methyl Methacrylate
Emission Standards for in lieu of Method
Hazardous Air 1624.
Pollutants for
Miscellaneous Organic
Chemical Manufacturing.
ALT-050.............................. Method 1625-- Sources subject to 40 Use EPA SW-846 Method
Semivolatile Organic CFR part 63, subpart 8260B for the analysis
Compounds by Isotope FFFF, National of Methyl Methacrylate
Dilution GC/MS. Emission Standards for in lieu of Method
Hazardous Air 1625.
Pollutants for
Miscellaneous Organic
Chemical Manufacturing.
ALT-051.............................. Method 101A-- Sludge Drying or Sludge Use Method 29 with
Determination of Incineration limitations outlined
Particulate and Facilities affected in the approval letter
Gaseous Mercury under the NESHAP for in lieu of Method
Emissions from Sewage Mercury in 40 CFR part 101A.
Sludge Incinerators. 61, subpart E.
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ALT-051.............................. Method 103--Beryllium Sludge Drying or Sludge Use Method 29 in lieu
Screening Method. Incineration of Method 103.
Facilities affected
under the NESHAP for
Beryllium in 40 CFR
part 61, subpart C.
ALT-051.............................. Method 104-- Sludge Drying or Sludge Use Method 29 in lieu
Determination of Incineration of Method 104.
Beryllium Emissions Facilities affected
from Stationary under the NESHAP for
Sources. Beryllium in 40 CFR
part 61, subpart C.
ALT-052.............................. Method 23-- Waste combustors or Omit the methylene
Determination of waste incinerators. chloride rinse;
Polychlorinated Combine acetone and
Dibenzo-p dioxins and toluene rinse, filter
Polychlorinated and XAD-2 trap into
Dibenzofurans from one sample prior to
Municipal Waste extraction and
Combustors. analysis in lieu of a
separate toluene
analysis.
ALT-053.............................. Method 26A-- Sources subject to 40 Replace the post-
Determination of CFR part 63, subpart analysis check with
Hydrogen Halide and EEE, National single mid-range
Halogen Emissions from Emissions Standards standard with
Stationary Sources for Hazardous Air additional quality
Isokinetic Method. Pollutants for assurance; Prepare
Hazardous Waste calibration standards
Combustors. in water in lieu of
dilute sulfuric acid
or sodium hydroxide.
ALT-053.............................. Method 29-- Sources subject to 40 Use 0.4 percent
Determination of Metal CFR part 63, subpart hydrochloric acid in
Emissions from EEE, National the digestate for the
Stationary Sources. Emissions Standards front half sample
for Hazardous Air recovery.
Pollutants for
Hazardous Waste
Combustors.
ALT-054.............................. Method 25C-- Sources affected under Use leachate risers
Determination of Non- the NSPS for Municipal vents for sampling
methane Organic Solid Waste Landfills locations in lieu of
Compounds (NMOC) in in 40 CFR part 60, the inserting surface
Landfill Gas. subpart WWW. probes.
ALT-055.............................. Method 2--Determination Flares subject to Use a mass flow meter
of Stack Gas Velocity 60.18(f)(4). in lieu of Method 2.
and Volumetric Flow
Rate (Type S Pitot
Tube).
ALT-055.............................. Method 2A--Direct Flares subject to Use a mass flow meter
Measurement of Gas 60.18(f)(4). in lieu of Method 2A.
Volume through Pipes
and Small Ducts.
ALT-055.............................. Method 2C-- Flares subject to Use a mass flow meter
Determination of Gas 60.18(f)(4). in lieu of Method 2C.
Velocity and
Volumetric Flow Rate
in Small Stacks or
Ducts (Standard Pitot
Tube).
ALT-055.............................. Method 2D--Measurement Flares subject to Use a mass flow meter
of Gas Volume Flow 60.18(f)(4). in lieu of Method 2D.
Rates in Small Pipes
and Ducts.
ALT-056.............................. Method 26-- Sources required to use Use pre-treated Teflon
Determination of Method 26. probes in place of
Hydrogen Halide and borosilicate glass
Halogen Emissions from probes.
Stationary Sources Non-
Isokinetic Method.
ALT-057.............................. Method 18--Measurement Sources subject to 40 Use Method 25A in lieu
of Gaseous Organic CFR part 63, subpart of Method 18 due to
Compound Emissions by DD--National Emission the variability in the
Gas Chromatography. Standards for composition of the
Hazardous Air waste stream.
Pollutants from Off-
Site Waste and
Recovery Operations.
ALT-058.............................. ASTM D396--Standard Sources affected under Use ASTM D975-07b--
Specification for Fuel the NSPS for Small Standard Specification
Oils. Industrial-Commercial- for Diesel Fuel Oils
Institutional Steam in lieu of ASTM D396.
Generating Units in 40
CFR part 60, subpart
Dc.
ALT-059.............................. ASTM D6522-00--Standard Sources subject to 40 Use an unheated
Test Method for CFR part 63, subpart sampling line for
Determination of ZZZZ, National carbon monoxide
Nitrogen Oxides, Emissions Standards measurements.
Carbon Monoxide, and for Hazardous Air
Oxygen Concentrations Pollutants for
in Emissions from Stationary
Natural Gas- Fired Reciprocating Internal
Reciprocating Engines, Combustion Engines.
Combustion Turbines,
Boilers, and Process
Heaters Using Portable
Analyzers.
ALT-060.............................. Method 4--Determination Sources affected under Use ALT-008 in lieu of
of Moisture Content in the NSPS for Method 4.
Stack Gases. Stationary Spark
Ignition Internal
Combustion Engines in
40 CFR part 60,
subpart JJJJ.
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ALT-061.............................. Method 1--Sample and Sources affected under Use single point
Velocity Traverses for the NSPS for testing in lieu of
Stationary Sources. Stationary Spark Method 1.
Ignition Internal
Combustion Engines in
40 CFR part 60,
subpart JJJJ.
ALT-061.............................. Method 1A--Sample and Sources affected under Use single point
Velocity Traverses for the NSPS for testing in lieu of
Stationary Sources Stationary Spark Method 1A.
with Small Stacks or Ignition Internal
Ducts. Combustion Engines in
40 CFR part 60,
subpart JJJJ.
ALT-062.............................. Method 29-- Sources subject to 40 Use laboratory reagent
Determination of Metal CFR part 63, subpart water that meets ASTM
Emissions from EEE--National Emission Type II specifications
Stationary Sources. Standards for for electrical
Hazardous Air conductivity.
Pollutants from Use boric acid for
Hazardous Waste digestion of samples;
Combustors. Adopt EPA CLP ILM4.0
for determining the
``specified
concentration range
around the calibration
blank''.
Use 5% nitric acid and
5% hydrochloric acid
matrix for the
laboratory blank.
Consider method blanks
acceptable if the
values are below the
reporting limit in
lieu of the method
detection limit.
ALT-062.............................. SW-846 Method 8260B-- Sources subject to 40 Use an alternate ion
Volatile Organic CFR part 63, subpart 119 for quantification
Compounds by Gas EEE--National Emission of chlorobenze-d5 for
Chromatography/Mass Standards for the 25-mL purge test.
Spectrometry (GC/MS). Hazardous Air Use a 0.2 minute
Pollutants from absolute retention
Hazardous Waste time window.
Combustors. Use alternate ions in
the mass spectrum for
the analysis of 12
target analytes.
Use a single 30-mL
aliquot of methylene
chloride in lieu of 3
10-mL aliquots for
rinse of the filter
sample container or
front rinse sample
container for
transferring sample
for analysis.
ALT-062.............................. SW-846 Method 3542-- Sources subject to 40 Use a continuous liquid
Extraction of CFR part 63, subpart to liquid extraction
Semivolatile Analytes EEE--National Emission in lieu of using a
Collected using Method Standards for separatory funnel.
0010 (Modified Method Hazardous Air
5 Sampling Train). Pollutants from
Hazardous Waste
Combustors.
ALT-062.............................. Method 23-- Sources subject to 40 Omit the methylene
Determination of CFR part 63, subpart chloride rinse;
Polychlorinated EEE--National Emission Combine acetone and
Dibenzo-p dioxins and Standards for toluene rinses, filter
Polychlorinated Hazardous Air and XAD-2 trap into
Dibenzofurans from Pollutants from one sample prior to
Municipal Waste Hazardous Waste extraction and
Combustors. Combustors. analysis in lieu of a
separate toluene
analysis.
Use alternative
extraction and clean-
up procedures provided
all quality assurance
measures are met.
Use an alternative ion
abundance ratio for
pentachlorodibenzo
dioxin.
ALT-063.............................. Method 8--Determination Sources affected under Use Method 6C in lieu
of Sulfuric Acid and the NSPS for Sulfuric of Method 8 to certify
Sulfur Dioxide Acid Plants in 40 CFR sulfur dioxide
Emissions from part 60, subpart H. continuous emission
Stationary Sources. monitors.
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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
http://www.epa.gov/ttn/emc/approalt.html before electing to employ it.
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