80_FR_72655 80 FR 72432 - Office of Research and Development; Ambient Air Monitoring Reference and Equivalent Methods: Designation of One New Reference Method and One New Equivalent Method

80 FR 72432 - Office of Research and Development; Ambient Air Monitoring Reference and Equivalent Methods: Designation of One New Reference Method and One New Equivalent Method

ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY

Federal Register Volume 80, Issue 223 (November 19, 2015)

Page Range72432-72433
FR Document2015-29492

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

Federal Register, Volume 80 Issue 223 (Thursday, November 19, 2015) 
[Federal Register Volume 80, Number 223 (Thursday, November 19, 2015)]
[Notices]
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[FR Doc No: 2015-29492]


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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY

[FRL-9937-20-ORD]


Office of Research and Development; Ambient Air Monitoring 
Reference and Equivalent Methods: Designation of One New Reference 
Method and One New Equivalent Method

AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).

ACTION: Notice of the designation of one new reference method and one 
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, in accordance with 40 CFR part 53, one new 
reference method for measuring concentrations of carbon monoxide (CO) 
and one new equivalent method 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 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. A list of all reference or 
equivalent methods that have been previously designated by EPA may be 
found at http://www.epa.gov/ttn/amtic/criteria.html.
    The EPA hereby announces the designation of one new reference 
method for measuring concentrations of carbon monoxide (CO) in the 
ambient air and one new equivalent method for measuring concentrations 
of ozone (O3) in the ambient air. These designations are 
made under the provisions of 40 CFR part 53, as amended on August 31, 
2011(76 FR 54326-54341).
    The new reference method for CO is an automated method (analyzer) 
utilizing a measurement principle based

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on infrared absorption spectroscopy and is identified as follows:

    RFCA-0915-228, ``Environnement S.A. Model CO12e Carbon Monoxide 
Analyzer'', an infrared absorption spectroscopy technique operated 
on a full scale range of 0-50 ppm, at any temperature in the range 
of 10 [deg]C to 35 [deg]C, with a teflon sample particulate filter 
with the following software settings: Automatic response time ON; 
Automatic ``ZERO-REF'' cycle either ON or OFF and with or without 
the following options: ESTEL Analog Input/Output Board, LCD color 
touch screen and Carbon Dioxide CO2 sensor.

    This application for a reference method determination for this CO 
method was received by the Office of Research and Development on July 
20, 2015. This analyzer is commercially available from the applicant, 
Environnement S.A., 111, Boulevard Robespierre, 78300 Poissy France.
    The new equivalent method for O3 is an automated method 
that utilizes a measurement principle based on non-dispersive 
ultraviolet absorption photometry. The newly designated equivalent 
method for O3 is identified as follows:

    EQOA-1015-229, ``Teledyne Advanced Pollution Instrumentation, 
Model 430 Ozone Analyzer'', operated with a full scale range between 
0-500 ppb, at any operating temperature from 5 [deg]C to 40 [deg]C, 
with a sample particulate filter, with a 100-240V AC to DC power 
adapter or a 12V DC source capable of providing 9 watts of power, in 
accordance with the associated instrument manual, and with or 
without any of the following options: Internal long-life pump, 
external long-life pump, external portable battery pack, external 
communication and data monitoring interfaces.

    The application for an equivalent method determination for this 
candidate method was received by the Office of Research and Development 
on August 27, 2015. The analyzer is commercially available from the 
applicant, Teledyne Advanced Pollution Instrumentation, Inc., 9480 
Carroll Park Drive, San Diego, CA 92121-2251.
    Representative test analyzers 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 by the applicant, EPA has determined, in 
accordance with part 53, that these methods should be designated as a 
reference or equivalent method.
    As a designated reference or equivalent method, 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, each 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 http://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, 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 these reference and equivalent methods 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: November 6, 2015.
Jennifer Orme-Zavaleta,
Director, National Exposure Research Laboratory.
[FR Doc. 2015-29492 Filed 11-18-15; 8:45 am]
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72432 Federal Register / Vol. 80, No. 223 / Thursday, November 19, 2015 / Notices Charles Expansion Project would • modifications at six existing meter ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION include reconfiguration of Kinder stations; and AGENCY Morgan’s existing pipeline system in • construction of miscellaneous [FRL–9937–20–ORD] order to accommodate Magnolia’s auxiliary and appurtenant facilities. request for natural gas service at the Office of Research and Development; LNG terminal site. The projects would The FERC staff mailed copies of the final EIS to federal, state, and local Ambient Air Monitoring Reference and provide an LNG export capacity of 1.08 Equivalent Methods: Designation of billion cubic feet per day of natural gas. government representatives and One New Reference Method and One The final EIS assesses the potential agencies; elected officials; New Equivalent Method environmental effects of construction environmental and public interest and operation of the Magnolia LNG and groups; Native American tribes; AGENCY: Environmental Protection Lake Charles Expansion Projects in potentially affected landowners; other Agency (EPA). accordance with the requirements of the interested individuals and non- ACTION: Notice of the designation of one National Environmental Policy Act governmental organizations; new reference method and one new (NEPA). The FERC staff concludes that newspapers and libraries in the project equivalent method for monitoring approval of the proposed projects would areas; and parties to these proceedings. ambient air quality. result in adverse environmental Paper copy versions of this EIS were impacts; however, these impacts would mailed to those specifically requesting SUMMARY: Notice is hereby given that be reduced to less-than-significant the Environmental Protection Agency them; all others received a compact disk levels with the implementation of (EPA) has designated, in accordance version. In addition, the final EIS is Magnolia’s and Kinder Morgan’s with 40 CFR part 53, one new reference available for public viewing on the method for measuring concentrations of proposed mitigation and the additional FERC’s Web site (www.ferc.gov) using measures recommended in the final EIS. carbon monoxide (CO) and one new the eLibrary link. A limited number of equivalent method for measuring The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, hardcopies are available for distribution U.S. Coast Guard, U.S. Department of concentrations of ozone (O3) in the and public inspection at: Federal Energy ambient air. Energy, U.S. Department of Regulatory Commission, Public FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Transportation, and U.S. Environmental Reference Room, 888 First Street NE., Robert Vanderpool, Human Exposure Protection Agency participated as cooperating agencies in the preparation Room 2A, Washington, DC 20426, (202) and Atmospheric Sciences Division of the final EIS. Cooperating agencies 502–8371. (MD–D205–03), National Exposure have jurisdiction by law or special Additional information about the Research Laboratory, U.S. EPA, expertise with respect to resources projects is available from the Research Triangle Park, North Carolina potentially affected by a proposal and Commission’s Office of External Affairs, 27711. Email: Vanderpool.Robert@ participate in the NEPA analysis. at (866) 208–FERC, or on the FERC Web epa.gov. Although the cooperating agencies site (www.ferc.gov) using the eLibrary SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: In provided input on the conclusions and link. Click on the eLibrary link, click on accordance with regulations at 40 CFR recommendations presented in the final ‘‘General Search,’’ and enter the docket part 53, the EPA evaluates various EIS, the agencies will present their own number(s) excluding the last three digits methods for monitoring the conclusions and recommendations in in the Docket Number field (i.e., CP14– concentrations of those ambient air their respective records of decision or 347 and CP14–511). Be sure you have pollutants for which EPA has determinations for the projects. selected an appropriate date range. For established National Ambient Air The final EIS addresses the potential assistance, please contact FERC Online Quality Standards (NAAQSs) as set environmental effects of the Support at FercOnlineSupport@ferc.gov forth in 40 CFR part 50. Monitoring construction, modification, and or toll free at (866) 208–3676; for TTY, methods that are determined to meet operation of the following facilities specific requirements for adequacy are contact (202) 502–8659. The eLibrary associated with the two projects: designated by the EPA as either link also provides access to the texts of • A new LNG terminal that includes reference or equivalent methods (as formal documents issued by the four liquefaction trains, two LNG applicable), thereby permitting their use storage tanks, liquefaction and Commission, such as orders, notices, and rulemakings. under 40 CFR part 58 by States and refrigerant units, safety and control other agencies for determining systems, and associated infrastructure; In addition, the Commission offers a compliance with the NAAQSs. A list of • LNG truck loading facilities; free service called eSubscription that all reference or equivalent methods that • LNG carrier and barge loading allows you to keep track of all formal have been previously designated by EPA facilities; issuances and submittals in specific may be found at http://www.epa.gov/ • one new meter station; dockets. This can reduce the amount of ttn/amtic/criteria.html. • one new 32,000 horsepower time you spend researching proceedings The EPA hereby announces the compressor station; by automatically providing you with designation of one new reference • approximately 40 feet of 36-inch- notification of these filings, document method for measuring concentrations of diameter feed gas line to supply natural summaries, and direct links to the carbon monoxide (CO) in the ambient gas to the LNG terminal from Kinder documents. Go to www.ferc.gov/docs- air and one new equivalent method for mstockstill on DSK4VPTVN1PROD with NOTICES Morgan’s existing natural gas filing/esubscription.asp. measuring concentrations of ozone (O3) transmission pipeline; in the ambient air. These designations Dated: November 13, 2015. • a new 1.2-mile-long, 36-inch- are made under the provisions of 40 diameter low pressure natural gas Nathaniel J. Davis, Sr., CFR part 53, as amended on August 31, header pipeline; Deputy Secretary. 2011(76 FR 54326–54341). • a new 700-foot-long, 24-inch- [FR Doc. 2015–29512 Filed 11–18–15; 8:45 am] The new reference method for CO is diameter high pressure natural gas BILLING CODE 6717–01–P an automated method (analyzer) header pipeline; utilizing a measurement principle based VerDate Sep<11>2014 16:00 Nov 18, 2015 Jkt 238001 PO 00000 Frm 00023 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 E:\FR\FM\19NON1.SGM 19NON1

Federal Register / Vol. 80, No. 223 / Thursday, November 19, 2015 / Notices 72433 on infrared absorption spectroscopy and used in strict accordance with the Corporate as its attorney-in-fact to is identified as follows: operation or instruction manual execute and file any and all documents RFCA–0915–228, ‘‘Environnement S.A. associated with the method and subject that may be required to be executed by Model CO12e Carbon Monoxide Analyzer’’, to any specifications and limitations the Receiver which FDIC-Corporate, in an infrared absorption spectroscopy (e.g., configuration or operational its sole discretion, deems necessary; technique operated on a full scale range of 0– settings) specified in the designated including but not limited to releases, 50 ppm, at any temperature in the range of method description (see the discharges, satisfactions, endorsements, 10 °C to 35 °C, with a teflon sample identification of the method above). assignments and deeds. particulate filter with the following software Use of the method also should be in Effective November 1, 2015 the settings: Automatic response time ON; general accordance with the guidance Automatic ‘‘ZERO–REF’’ cycle either ON or Receivership Estate has been OFF and with or without the following and recommendations of applicable terminated, the Receiver discharged, options: ESTEL Analog Input/Output Board, sections of the ‘‘Quality Assurance and the Receivership Estate has ceased LCD color touch screen and Carbon Dioxide Handbook for Air Pollution to exist as a legal entity. CO2 sensor. Measurement Systems, Volume I,’’ EPA/ Dated: November 16, 2015. 600/R–94/038a and ‘‘Quality Assurance This application for a reference Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation. Handbook for Air Pollution method determination for this CO Robert E. Feldman, Measurement Systems, Volume II, method was received by the Office of Executive Secretary. Ambient Air Quality Monitoring Research and Development on July 20, [FR Doc. 2015–29541 Filed 11–18–15; 8:45 am] Program,’’ EPA–454/B–13–003, (both 2015. This analyzer is commercially available at http://www.epa.gov/ttn/ BILLING CODE 6714–01–P available from the applicant, amtic/qalist.html). Provisions Environnement S.A., 111, Boulevard concerning modification of such Robespierre, 78300 Poissy France. methods by users are specified under FEDERAL DEPOSIT INSURANCE The new equivalent method for O3 is CORPORATION Section 2.8 (Modifications of Methods an automated method that utilizes a by Users) of Appendix C to 40 CFR part measurement principle based on non- Notice of Termination, 10472 Gold 58. dispersive ultraviolet absorption Consistent or repeated noncompliance Canyon Bank, Gold Canyon, Arizona photometry. The newly designated with any of these conditions should be equivalent method for O3 is identified as The Federal Deposit Insurance reported to: Director, Human Exposure follows: Corporation (FDIC), as Receiver for and Atmospheric Sciences Division EQOA–1015–229, ‘‘Teledyne Advanced 10472 Gild Canyon Bank, Gold Canyon, (MD–E205–01), National Exposure Pollution Instrumentation, Model 430 Ozone Arizona (Receiver) has been authorized Research Laboratory, U.S. Analyzer’’, operated with a full scale range to take all actions necessary to terminate Environmental Protection Agency, between 0–500 ppb, at any operating the receivership estate of Gold Canyon Research Triangle Park, North Carolina temperature from 5 °C to 40 °C, with a Bank (Receivership Estate); The sample particulate filter, with a 100–240V 27711. Designation of these reference and Receiver has made all dividend AC to DC power adapter or a 12V DC source distributions required by law. capable of providing 9 watts of power, in equivalent methods is intended to assist the States in establishing and operating The Receiver has further irrevocably accordance with the associated instrument manual, and with or without any of the their air quality surveillance systems authorized and appointed FDIC- following options: Internal long-life pump, under 40 CFR part 58. Questions Corporate as its attorney-in-fact to external long-life pump, external portable concerning the commercial availability execute and file any and all documents battery pack, external communication and or technical aspects of the method that may be required to be executed by data monitoring interfaces. should be directed to the applicant. the Receiver which FDIC-Corporate, in The application for an equivalent its sole discretion, deems necessary; Dated: November 6, 2015. including but not limited to releases, method determination for this candidate Jennifer Orme-Zavaleta, method was received by the Office of discharges, satisfactions, endorsements, Director, National Exposure Research assignments and deeds. Research and Development on August Laboratory. 27, 2015. The analyzer is commercially Effective November 01, 2015 the [FR Doc. 2015–29492 Filed 11–18–15; 8:45 am] Receivership Estate has been available from the applicant, Teledyne Advanced Pollution Instrumentation, BILLING CODE 6560–50–P terminated, the Receiver discharged, Inc., 9480 Carroll Park Drive, San Diego, and the Receivership Estate has ceased CA 92121–2251. to exist as a legal entity. Representative test analyzers have FEDERAL DEPOSIT INSURANCE Dated: November 16, 2015. been tested in accordance with the CORPORATION Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation. applicable test procedures specified in Robert E. Feldman, Notice of Termination; 10454 The 40 CFR part 53, as amended on August Executive Secretary. Royal Palm Bank of Florida, Naples, FL 31, 2011. After reviewing the results of [FR Doc. 2015–29526 Filed 11–18–15; 8:45 am] those tests and other information The Federal Deposit Insurance BILLING CODE 6714–01–P submitted by the applicant, EPA has Corporation (FDIC), as Receiver for determined, in accordance with part 53, 10454 The Royal Palm Bank of Florida, that these methods should be designated Naples, FL (Receiver) has been mstockstill on DSK4VPTVN1PROD with NOTICES as a reference or equivalent method. authorized to take all actions necessary FEDERAL MINE SAFETY AND HEALTH As a designated reference or to terminate the receivership estate of REVIEW COMMISSION equivalent method, these methods are The Royal Palm Bank of Florida acceptable for use by states and other air (Receivership Estate); The Receiver has Sunshine Act Meeting monitoring agencies under the made all dividend distributions requirements of 40 CFR part 58, required by law. November 17, 2015. Ambient Air Quality Surveillance. For The Receiver has further irrevocably TIME AND DATE:10:00 a.m., Thursday, such purposes, each method must be authorized and appointed FDIC- December 3, 2015. VerDate Sep<11>2014 16:00 Nov 18, 2015 Jkt 238001 PO 00000 Frm 00024 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 E:\FR\FM\19NON1.SGM 19NON1


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Document Modified: 2015-12-14 13:56:31
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CollectionFederal Register
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PublisherOffice of the Federal Register, National Archives and Records Administration
SectionNotices
ActionNotice of the designation of one new reference method and one new equivalent method 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 72432 
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