[Federal Register Volume 76, Number 35 (Tuesday, February 22, 2011)]
[Notices]
[Pages 9777-9780]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2011-3863]
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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
[EPA-HQ-OAR-2007-1196; FRL-9269-5]
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 that EPA has made under and in support of New
Source Performance Standards (NSPS) and the National Emission Standards
for Hazardous Air Pollutants (NESHAP) in 2010.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: For questions about this notice,
contact 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; e-mail address: [email protected].
For technical questions about individual alternative test method
decisions, refer to the contact person identified in the individual
approval documents.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
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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?
Copies of the broadly applicable alternative test method approval
documents are available from EPA's Web site at http://www.epa.gov/ttn/emc/approalt.html.
II. Background
Broadly applicable alternative test method approval decisions made
by EPA in 2010 under the NSPS, 40 CFR part 60 and the NESHAP, 40 CFR
parts 61 and 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 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 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 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). We will continue to announce approvals for
broadly applicable alternative test methods on EPA's Web site at http://www.epa.gov/ttn/emc/approalt.html and annually publish a notice that
summarizes approvals for broadly applicable alternative test methods.
This notice comprises a summary of sixteen such approval documents
added to our technology transfer network from January 1, 2010, through
December 31, 2010. The alternative method decision letter or 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 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 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 15, 2011.
Mary Henigin,
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 2010 and December 2010
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As an
Alternative method alternative or
decision letter/ modification to For . . . You may . . .
memo No. . . .
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ALT-064........... SW-846 Method Sources subject Omit the
0023A--Sampling to 40 CFR part methylene
Method for 63, subpart chloride rinse,
Polychlorinated EEE--National and combine
Dibenzo-p- Emission acetone and
Dioxins and Standards for toluene rinses.
Polychlorinated Hazardous Air
Dibenzofuran Pollutants from
Emissions from Hazardous Waste
Stationary Combustors.
Sources.
ALT-065........... SW-846 Method Sources subject Use Method 320
0011--Sampling to 40 CFR part in lieu of SW-
for Selected 63, subpart 846 Method
Aldehyde and EEE--National 0011.
Ketone Emission
Emissions from Standards for
Stationary Hazardous Air
Sources. Pollutants from
Hazardous Waste
Combustors.
SW-846 Method Sources subject Use Method 23 in
0023A--Sampling to 40 CFR part lieu of SW-846
Method for 63, subpart Method 0023A.
Polychlorinated EEE--National
Dibenzo-p- Emission
Dioxins and Standards for
Polychlorinated Hazardous Air
Dibenzofuran Pollutants from
Emissions from Hazardous Waste
Stationary Combustors.
Sources.
ALT-066........... Method 18-- Sources subject Use TECO Model
Measurement of to 40 CFR part 55C analyzer to
Gaseous Organic 60, subpart measure
Compound JJJJ--Standards methane.
Emissions by of Performance
Gas for Stationary
Chromatography. Spark Ignition
Internal
Combustion
Engines.
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ALT-067........... Method 5A-- Asphalt Use 1-
Determination processing and bromopropane in
of Particulate manufacturing lieu of 1,1,1-
Matter sources subject trichloroethane
Emissions from to 40 CFR part specified in
the Asphalt 60, subpart UU; Method 5A.
Processing and 40 CFR part 63,
Asphalt Roofing subpart LLLLL;
Industry. and 40 CFR part
60, subpart
AAAAAAA.
ALT-069........... Performance Sources subject Use Method 3A in
Specification to 40 CFR part lieu of Method
4B--Specificati 63, subpart 3B as specified
ons and Test EEE, National in Performance
Procedures for Emission Specification
Carbon Monoxide Standards for 4B.
and Oxygen Hazardous Air
Continuous Pollutants from
Monitoring Hazardous Waste
Systems in Combustors.
Stationary
Sources.
6.4.1 of Sources subject Forego the use
Appendix to to 40 CFR part of Method 4
Subpart EEE of 63, subpart when both CEMS
Part 63-- EEE, National and RM systems
Quality Emission are on a
Assurance Standards for ``dry'' basis
Procedures for Hazardous Air during RATAs
Continuous Pollutants from and during
Emissions Hazardous Waste compliance
Monitors Used Combustors. monitoring with
for Hazardous the dry basis
Waste CEMS.
Combustors.
ALT-070........... Method 7-- Sources subject Use Method 320
Determination to 40 CFR part in lieu of
of Nitrogen 60, subpart G, Method 7 with
Oxide Emissions Standards of the following
from Stationary Performance for caveats: (1)
Sources. Nitric Acid Ensure that no
Plants. condensation be
allowed to form
in the sampling
line by heating
the sampling
line up to and
including the
FTIR sampling
cell, (2)
follow the
quality control
procedures in
Section 9.0 of
Method 320 for
all the
compounds of
interest, and
(3) ensure that
the recovery
values are
within
acceptable
limits as
defined by
Method 320.
ALT-071........... Method 16A-- Sources subject Use proposed
Determination to 40 CFR part Method 16C or
of Total 60, subpart BB-- an alternative
Reduced Sulfur Standards of procedure to
Emissions from Performance for Method 16A
Stationary Kraft Pulp wherein the
Sources Mills. titration
(Impinger analysis is
Techniques). replaced with a
sulfur dioxide
analyzer.
ALT-072........... Method 18-- Sources subject Use Method 25A
Measurement of to 40 CFR part in lieu of
Gaseous Organic 63, subpart Method 18.
Compound GGGGG, National
Emissions by Emission
Gas Standards for
Chromatography. Hazardous Air
Pollutants;
Site
Remediation.
ALT-073........... Method 2-- Sources subject Use the mass
Determination to 40 CFR parts flow meter in
of Stack Gas 60.18 and lieu of Method
Velocity and 63.11(b). 2, 2A, 2C, or
Volumetric Flow 2D to measure
Rate (Type S the flow rate
Pitot Tube), for exit
Method 2A-- velocity at
Direct regulated
Measurement of flares as long
Gas Volume as the
Through Pipes calibration
and Small certification
Ducts, Method is in
2C--Determinati compliance with
on of Gas the
Velocity and manufacturer
Volumetric Flow recommended
Rate in Small frequency.
Stacks or Ducts
(Standard Pitot
Tube), or
Method 2D--
Measurement of
Gas Volume Flow
Rates in Small
Pipes and Ducts.
ALT-074........... Method 15-- Sources subject Use an
Determination to 40 CFR part alternative
of Hydrogen 63, subpart sampling
Sulfide, UUUU, National procedure
Carbonyl Emission wherein
Sulfide, and Standards for composite
Carbon Hazardous Air samples are
Disulfide Pollutants from collected in
Emissions from Cellulose tedlar bags in
Stationary Products lieu of direct
Sources. Manufacturing. interface to
the gas
chromatograph
as required in
Method 15.
ALT-075........... Using a NOX CEMS Sources subject Use a PEMS in
for the initial to 40 CFR part lieu of a CEMS
30-day 60, subpart Db, for the initial
compliance test Standards of 30-day
as specified in Performance for compliance test
60.46b(e). Industrial- provided that
Commercial- the
Institutional requirements of
Steam PS-16 are met,
Generating and the PEMS
Units. input sensors
are operated in
their
established
ranges over the
30-day test
period.
ALT-076........... Method 18-- Sources subject Use GPA Method
Measurement of to 40 CFR part 2261 in lieu of
Gaseous Organic 60, subpart Method 18 to
Compound KKK, Standards meet the
Emissions by of Performance requirements of
Gas for Equipment 40 CFR part
Chromatography. Leaks of VOC 60.18(f)(3).
from Onshore
Natural Gas
Processing
Plants.
ALT-077........... Method 316-- Sources subject Use Method 320
Sampling and to 40 CFR part in lieu of
Analysis for 63, subpart Method 316.
Formaldehyde HHHH, National
Emissions from Emission
Stationary Standards for
Sources in the Hazardous Air
Mineral Wool Pollutants for
and Wool Wet-Formed
Fiberglass Fiberglass Mat
Industries. Production.
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Method 318-- Sources subject Use Method 320
Extractive FTIR to 40 CFR part in lieu of
Method for the 63, subpart Method 318.
Measurement of HHHH, National
Emissions from Emission
the Mineral Standards for
Wool and Wool Hazardous Air
Fiberglass Pollutants for
Industries. Wet-Formed
Fiberglass Mat
Production.
ALT-078........... Procedures Sources subject Use the TECO
outlined in 40 to 40 CFR part Model 55C
CFR 60.4241(i). 60, subpart analyzer to
JJJJ--Standards measure non-
of Performance methane organic
for Stationary compounds in
Spark Ignition lieu of using a
Internal flame-
Combustion ionization
Engines. detector with a
non-methane
cutter as
specified in 40
CFR 60.4241(i).
ALT-079........... NCASI 94.02-- Sources subject Use the method
Chilled to 40 CFR part titled
Impinger/Silica 63, subpart S, ``Selected HAPS
Gel Tube Test National in Condensates
Method at Pulp Emission by GC/FID
Mill Sources Standards for (NCASI Method
for Methanol, Hazardous Air DI/HAPS-99.01''
Acetone, Pollutants from in lieu of
Acetaldehyde, the Pulp and NCASI 94.02.
Methyl Ethyl Paper Industry.
Ketone, and
Formaldehyde.
ALT-080........... Method 2-- Sources subject Use an
Determination to 40 CFR part ultrasonic flow
of Stack Gas 60.18 and meter in lieu
Velocity and 63.11(b). of Method 2,
Volumetric Flow 2A, 2C, or 2D
Rate (Type S to measure the
Pitot Tube), flare flow rate
Method 2A-- for exit
Direct velocity at
Measurement of regulated
Gas Volume flares as long
Through Pipes as the
and Small calibration
Ducts, Method certification
2C--Determinati is in
on of Gas compliance with
Velocity and the
Volumetric Flow manufacturer
Rate in Small recommended
Stacks or Ducts frequency.
(Standard Pitot
Tube), or
Method 2D--
Measurement of
Gas Volume Flow
Rates in Small
Pipes and Ducts.
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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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