80_FR_51967 80 FR 51802 - Office of Research and Development; Ambient Air Monitoring Reference and Equivalent Methods: Designation of a Two New Equivalent Methods

80 FR 51802 - Office of Research and Development; Ambient Air Monitoring Reference and Equivalent Methods: Designation of a Two New Equivalent Methods

ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY

Federal Register Volume 80, Issue 165 (August 26, 2015)

Page Range51802-51803
FR Document2015-21203

Notice is hereby given that the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has designated, in accordance with 40 CFR part 53, two new equivalent methods: one for measuring concentrations of PM<INF>2.5</INF> and one for measuring concentrations of ozone (O<INF>3</INF>) in the ambient air.

Federal Register, Volume 80 Issue 165 (Wednesday, August 26, 2015) 
[Federal Register Volume 80, Number 165 (Wednesday, August 26, 2015)]
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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY

[FRL-9933-10-ORD]


Office of Research and Development; Ambient Air Monitoring 
Reference and Equivalent Methods: Designation of a Two New Equivalent 
Methods

AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency, (EPA).

ACTION: Notice of designation of two new equivalent methods for 
monitoring ambient air quality.

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SUMMARY: Notice is hereby given that the Environmental Protection 
Agency (EPA) has designated, in accordance with 40 CFR part 53, two new 
equivalent methods: one for measuring concentrations of 
PM2.5 and one for measuring concentrations of ozone 
(O3) in the ambient air.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Robert Vanderpool, Human Exposure and 
Atmospheric Sciences Division (MD-D205-03), National Exposure Research 
Laboratory, U.S. EPA, Research Triangle Park, North Carolina 27711. 
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 (NAAQSs), 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 methods or equivalent methods (as applicable), thereby 
permitting their use under 40 CFR part 58 by States and other agencies 
for determining compliance with the NAAQSs.
    The EPA hereby announces the designation of two new equivalent 
methods for measuring pollutant concentrations in the ambient air: One 
for PM2.5 and one for ozone. These designations are made 
under the provisions of 40 CFR part 53, as amended on August 31, 2011 
(76 FR 54326-54341).
    The new PM2.5 Class III equivalent method is nearly 
identical to a corresponding Met One sampler (EQPM-1013-209) that had 
been previously designated by EPA as an equivalent method sampler for 
PM2.5. The significant difference is that the newly 
designated PM2.5 equivalent method sampler is configured to 
use an URG-2000-30EGN PM2.5 as the principle size separator 
(fractionator) for the sampler rather than the WINS impactor or the BGI 
VSCCTM used in the corresponding PM2.5 equivalent 
method sampler. The newly designated Class III equivalent method is 
identified as follows:
    EQPM-0715-266, Met One Instruments, Inc. BAM-1020 Beta Attenuation 
Mass Monitor--PM2.5 FEM Configuration,'' configured for 24 
1-hour average measurements of PM2.5 by beta attenuation, 
using a glass fiber filter tape roll (460130 or 460180) and a sample 
flow rate of 16.67 liters/min and with the standard (BX-802) EPA 
PM10 inlet (meeting 40 CFR 50 Appendix L specifications) and 
with an URG-2000-30EGN PM2.5 (BX-809) cyclonic separator, 
BX-596 combo T/RH sensor, BX-827(110V) or BX-830(230V). Instrument must 
be operated in accordance with the BAM 1020 Particulate Monitor 
operation manual, revision k or later. This PM2.5 equivalent 
method designation only applies to the BAM-1020 configured with the 
URG-2000-30EGN cyclone.
    In the particular case of the new Met One Class III 
PM2.5 equivalent method, a corresponding Met One 
PM2.5 equivalent method sampler (RFPS-1013-209) may be 
converted to the equivalent method configuration by replacement of the 
WINS impactor or the VSCCTM cyclone with the URG-2000-30EGN 
cyclone specified in the equivalent method description. The URG-2000-
30EGN cyclone should be purchased from the sampler manufacturer, who 
will also furnish installation, conversion, operation, and maintenance 
instructions for the URG-2000-30EGN cyclone, as well as a new 
equivalent method identification label to be placed on the sampler. If 
the conversion is to be permanent, the original designation equivalent 
method label should be removed from the sampler and replaced with the 
new designated equivalent method label.
    The application for equivalent method determination for the 
PM2.5 method was received by the Office of Research and 
Development on June 18, 2015. This monitor is commercially available 
from the applicant, Met One Instruments, Inc., 1600 Washington Blvd., 
Grants Pass, OR 97526.
    The new Ozone equivalent method is an automated monitoring method 
(analyzer) utilizing a measurement principle based on based on non-
dispersive ultraviolet absorption photometry. The newly designated 
equivalent method is identified as follows:
    EQOA-0815-227, ``2B Technologies Model Personal Ozone Monitor 
(POM),'' operated in a range of 0-0.5 ppm in an environment of 20-30 
[deg]C, temperature and pressure compensation, using a 10 second 
averaging time, with a 12V DC source supplied by a 100-240V AC power 
adapter, operated according to the POM Operation Manual and with or 
without the following: Cigarette lighter adapter or a 12V DC battery or 
a 7-24 V battery for portable operation, USB data port with computer 
cable.
    The application for equivalent method determination for the ozone 
method was received by the Office of Research and Development on 
September 18, 2013. This analyzer is commercially available from the 
applicant, 2B Technology, Inc., 2100 Central Ave., Suite 105, Boulder, 
CO 80303.
    Test monitors representative of these methods have been tested in 
accordance with the applicable test procedures specified in 40 CFR part 
53, as amended on August 31, 2011. After reviewing the results of those 
tests and other information submitted in the application, EPA has 
determined, in accordance with part 53, that these methods should be 
designated as equivalent methods.
    As designated equivalent methods, these methods are 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, 
the 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 applicable designated method descriptions 
(see the identification of the methods above).

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    Use of the methods 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-08-003, December, 2008. 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 should be reported to: 
Director, Human Exposure and Atmospheric Sciences Division (MD-E205-
01), National Exposure Research Laboratory, U.S. Environmental 
Protection Agency, Research Triangle Park, North Carolina 27711.
    Designation of this new 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: August 18, 2015.
Jennifer Orme-Zavaleta,
Director, National Exposure Research Laboratory.
[FR Doc. 2015-21203 Filed 8-25-15; 8:45 am]
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51802 Federal Register / Vol. 80, No. 165 / Wednesday, August 26, 2015 / Notices energy project interconnection requests permitting their use under 40 CFR part conversion is to be permanent, the in the UGP Region.2 58 by States and other agencies for original designation equivalent method This decision is based on the determining compliance with the label should be removed from the information contained in the Upper NAAQSs. sampler and replaced with the new Great Plains Wind Energy Final PEIS. The EPA hereby announces the designated equivalent method label. This ROD was prepared pursuant to the designation of two new equivalent The application for equivalent requirements of the CEQ Regulations for methods for measuring pollutant method determination for the PM2.5 Implementing NEPA § 1505.2 and DOE’s concentrations in the ambient air: One method was received by the Office of NEPA implementing procedures, 10 for PM2.5 and one for ozone. These Research and Development on June 18, CFR 1021 et seq. designations are made under the 2015. This monitor is commercially Dated: August 17, 2015. provisions of 40 CFR part 53, as available from the applicant, Met One amended on August 31, 2011 (76 FR Instruments, Inc., 1600 Washington Mark A. Gabriel, 54326–54341). Blvd., Grants Pass, OR 97526. Administrator. The new PM2.5 Class III equivalent The new Ozone equivalent method is [FR Doc. 2015–21131 Filed 8–25–15; 8:45 am] method is nearly identical to a an automated monitoring method BILLING CODE 6450–01–P corresponding Met One sampler (analyzer) utilizing a measurement (EQPM–1013–209) that had been principle based on based on non- previously designated by EPA as an dispersive ultraviolet absorption ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION equivalent method sampler for PM2.5. photometry. The newly designated AGENCY The significant difference is that the equivalent method is identified as newly designated PM2.5 equivalent follows: [FRL–9933–10–ORD] method sampler is configured to use an EQOA–0815–227, ‘‘2B Technologies Office of Research and Development; URG–2000–30EGN PM2.5 as the Model Personal Ozone Monitor (POM),’’ Ambient Air Monitoring Reference and principle size separator (fractionator) for operated in a range of 0–0.5 ppm in an the sampler rather than the WINS Equivalent Methods: Designation of a environment of 20–30 °C, temperature Two New Equivalent Methods impactor or the BGI VSCCTM used in the and pressure compensation, using a 10 corresponding PM2.5 equivalent method second averaging time, with a 12V DC AGENCY: Environmental Protection sampler. The newly designated Class III source supplied by a 100–240V AC Agency, (EPA). equivalent method is identified as power adapter, operated according to ACTION: Notice of designation of two follows: EQPM–0715–266, Met One the POM Operation Manual and with or new equivalent methods for monitoring without the following: Cigarette lighter ambient air quality. Instruments, Inc. BAM–1020 Beta Attenuation Mass Monitor—PM2.5 FEM adapter or a 12V DC battery or a 7–24 SUMMARY: Notice is hereby given that Configuration,’’ configured for 24 1-hour V battery for portable operation, USB the Environmental Protection Agency average measurements of PM2.5 by beta data port with computer cable. (EPA) has designated, in accordance attenuation, using a glass fiber filter tape The application for equivalent with 40 CFR part 53, two new roll (460130 or 460180) and a sample method determination for the ozone equivalent methods: one for measuring flow rate of 16.67 liters/min and with method was received by the Office of concentrations of PM2.5 and one for the standard (BX–802) EPA PM10 inlet Research and Development on measuring concentrations of ozone (O3) (meeting 40 CFR 50 Appendix L September 18, 2013. This analyzer is in the ambient air. specifications) and with an URG–2000– commercially available from the 30EGN PM2.5 (BX–809) cyclonic applicant, 2B Technology, Inc., 2100 FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: separator, BX–596 combo T/RH sensor, Central Ave., Suite 105, Boulder, CO Robert Vanderpool, Human Exposure BX–827(110V) or BX–830(230V). 80303. and Atmospheric Sciences Division Instrument must be operated in Test monitors representative of these (MD–D205–03), National Exposure accordance with the BAM 1020 methods have been tested in accordance Research Laboratory, U.S. EPA, Particulate Monitor operation manual, with the applicable test procedures Research Triangle Park, North Carolina revision k or later. This PM2.5 equivalent specified in 40 CFR part 53, as amended 27711. Email: Vanderpool.Robert@ method designation only applies to the on August 31, 2011. After reviewing the epa.gov. BAM–1020 configured with the URG– results of those tests and other SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: In 2000–30EGN cyclone. information submitted in the accordance with regulations at 40 CFR In the particular case of the new Met application, EPA has determined, in part 53, the EPA evaluates various One Class III PM2.5 equivalent method, accordance with part 53, that these methods for monitoring the a corresponding Met One PM2.5 methods should be designated as concentrations of those ambient air equivalent method sampler (RFPS– equivalent methods. pollutants for which EPA has 1013–209) may be converted to the As designated equivalent methods, established National Ambient Air equivalent method configuration by these methods are acceptable for use by Quality Standards (NAAQSs), as set replacement of the WINS impactor or states and other air monitoring agencies forth in 40 CFR part 50. Monitoring the VSCCTM cyclone with the URG– under the requirements of 40 CFR part methods that are determined to meet 2000–30EGN cyclone specified in the 58, Ambient Air Quality Surveillance. specific requirements for adequacy are equivalent method description. The For such purposes, the method must be designated by the EPA as either URG–2000–30EGN cyclone should be used in strict accordance with the rmajette on DSK7SPTVN1PROD with NOTICES reference methods or equivalent purchased from the sampler operation or instruction manual methods (as applicable), thereby manufacturer, who will also furnish associated with the method and subject installation, conversion, operation, and to any specifications and limitations 2 On November 16, 2011, DOE’s Acting General maintenance instructions for the URG– (e.g., configuration or operational Counsel restated the delegation to Western’s Administrator of all the authorities of the General 2000–30EGN cyclone, as well as a new settings) specified in the applicable Counsel with respect to environmental impact equivalent method identification label designated method descriptions (see the statements. to be placed on the sampler. If the identification of the methods above). 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Federal Register / Vol. 80, No. 165 / Wednesday, August 26, 2015 / Notices 51803 Use of the methods also should be in Vermont to pay $175,000 to the The settlement includes a covenant general accordance with the guidance Hazardous Substance Superfund, not to sue pursuant to Sections 106 and and recommendations of applicable consisting of principal and interest, on 107(a) of CERCLA, 42 U.S.C. 9606 and sections of the ‘‘Quality Assurance the following payment schedule: (1) 9607, relating to the Site, and protection Handbook for Air Pollution $50,000 within 10 days of the Effective from contribution actions or claims as Measurement Systems, Volume I,’’ EPA/ Date of the settlement; (2) $75,000 on or provided by Sections 113(f)(2) and 600/R–94/038a and ‘‘Quality Assurance before December 31, 2015; and (3) the 122(h)(4) of CERCLA, 42 U.S.C. Handbook for Air Pollution balance of $50,000 on or before 9613(f)(2) and 9622(h)(4). The Measurement Systems, Volume II, December 31, 2016. The settlement also settlement has been approved by the Ambient Air Quality Monitoring requires the Town to comply with any Environmental and Natural Resources Program’’ EPA–454/B–08–003, request or order from the Vermont Division of the United States December, 2008. Provisions concerning Agency of Natural Resources relating to Department of Justice. modification of such methods by users the Site. Dated: August 13, 2015. are specified under Section 2.8 For 30 days following the date of publication of this notice, the Agency Nancy Barmakian, (Modifications of Methods by Users) of will receive written comments relating Acting Director, Office of Site Remediation Appendix C to 40 CFR part 58. and Restoration. Consistent or repeated noncompliance to the settlement. The United States will consider all comments received and [FR Doc. 2015–21211 Filed 8–25–15; 8:45 am] should be reported to: Director, Human Exposure and Atmospheric Sciences may modify or withdraw its consent to BILLING CODE 6560–50–P Division (MD–E205–01), National the settlement if comments received Exposure Research Laboratory, U.S. disclose facts or considerations which indicate that the settlement is ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION Environmental Protection Agency, AGENCY Research Triangle Park, North Carolina inappropriate, improper, or inadequate. 27711. The Agency’s response to any comments received will be available for public [FRL–9933–08–OECA] Designation of this new equivalent method is intended to assist the States inspection at 5 Post Office Square, Boston, MA 02109–3912. National Environmental Justice in establishing and operating their air Advisory Council; Notification of quality surveillance systems under 40 DATES: Comments must be submitted by Public Meeting and Public Comment CFR part 58. Questions concerning the September 25, 2015. commercial availability or technical ADDRESSES: Comments should be AGENCY: Environmental Protection aspects of the method should be addressed to David Peterson, Senior Agency (EPA). directed to the applicant. Enforcement Counsel, U.S. ACTION: Notice; public meeting. Dated: August 18, 2015. Environmental Protection Agency, 5 Post Office Square, Suite 100 (OES04– SUMMARY: Pursuant to the Federal Jennifer Orme-Zavaleta, Advisory Committee Act (FACA), Public 1), Boston, MA 02109–3912 (Telephone Director, National Exposure Research Law 92–463, the U.S. Environmental Laboratory. No. 617–918–1891) and should refer to: In re: Former Kocher Drive Dump Protection Agency (EPA) hereby [FR Doc. 2015–21203 Filed 8–25–15; 8:45 am] provides notice that the National Superfund Site, U.S. EPA Docket No. BILLING CODE 6560–50–P 01–2014–0007. Environmental Justice Advisory Council FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: A (NEJAC) will meet on the dates and copy of the proposed settlement may be times described below. All meetings are ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION open to the public. Members of the AGENCY obtained from Cindy Catri, Senior Enforcement Counsel, U.S. public are encouraged to provide [9933–12–Region 1] Environmental Protection Agency, 5 comments relevant to the specific issues Post Office Square, Suite 100 (OES04– being considered by the NEJAC. For Proposed CERCLA Administrative 2), Boston, MA 02109–3912; (617) 918– additional information about registering Cost Recovery Settlement; Town Of 1888; Catri.Cynthia@epa.gov. for public comment, please see Bennington, Vermont, Former Kocher SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION. Due to SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: This Drive Dump Site, Bennington, Vermont limited space, seating at the NEJAC proposed administrative settlement for recovery of response costs under meeting will be on a first-come, first- AGENCY: Environmental Protection CERCLA Section 122(h)(1) and served basis. Agency (EPA). 104(e)(6), concerning the Former Kocher DATES: The NEJAC meeting will ACTION: Notice of proposed settlement; Drive Dump Superfund Site in convene Thursday, September 10, 2015, request for public comments. Bennington, Vermont, requires the from 9:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. Eastern SUMMARY: In accordance with Section settling party, the Town of Bennington, Standard Time. 122(i) of the Comprehensive Vermont to pay $175,000 to the One public comment period relevant Environmental Response Compensation, Hazardous Substance Superfund, to the specific issues being considered and Liability Act, as amended consisting of principal and interest, on by the NEJAC (see SUPPLEMENTARY (‘‘CERCLA’’), 42 U.S.C. Section 9622(i), the following payment schedule: (1) INFORMATION) is scheduled for notice is hereby given of a proposed $50,000 within 10 days of the Effective Wednesday, September 9, 2015, starting administrative settlement for recovery of Date of the settlement; (2) $75,000 on or at 4:00 p.m. Eastern Standard Time. rmajette on DSK7SPTVN1PROD with NOTICES response costs under CERCLA Section before December 31, 2015; and (3) the Members of the public who wish to 122(h) and 104(e), concerning the balance of $50,000 on or before participate during the public comment Former Kocher Drive Dump Superfund December 31, 2016. The settlement also period are highly encouraged to pre- Site in Bennington, Vermont with the requires the Town to comply with any register by Midnight, Eastern Standard following settling party: Town of request or order from the Vermont Time, on Monday, August 31, 2015. Bennington, Vermont. 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Document Created: 2015-12-15 10:58:53
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CollectionFederal Register
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PublisherOffice of the Federal Register, National Archives and Records Administration
SectionNotices
ActionNotice of designation of two new equivalent methods for monitoring ambient air quality.
ContactRobert Vanderpool, Human Exposure and Atmospheric Sciences Division (MD-D205-03), National Exposure Research Laboratory, U.S. EPA, Research Triangle Park, North Carolina 27711. Email: [email protected]
FR Citation80 FR 51802 
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