81 FR 25397 - Office of Research and Development; Ambient Air Monitoring Reference and Equivalent Methods: Designation of Three New Reference Methods and Three New Equivalent Methods
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[Federal Register Volume 81, Number 82 (Thursday, April 28, 2016)] [Notices] [Pages 25397-25398] From the Federal Register Online [www.thefederalregister.org] [FR Doc No: 2016-10006] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY [FRL-9945-90-ORD] Office of Research and Development; Ambient Air Monitoring Reference and Equivalent Methods: Designation of Three New Reference Methods and Three New Equivalent Methods AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). ACTION: Notice of the designation of three new reference methods and three new equivalent methods for monitoring ambient air quality. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- SUMMARY: Notice is hereby given that the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has designated, in accordance with 40 CFR part 53, three new reference methods and three new equivalent methods. The reference methods include one for measuring concentrations of PM10 , one for measuring PM10-2.5 , and one for measuring ozone (O3 ) in ambient air. The three equivalent methods are for measuring PM2.5 concentrations in ambient air. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Robert Vanderpool, Exposure Methods and Measurement 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 pollutant concentrations of PM10, one new reference method for measuring pollutant concentrations of PM10-2.5 , one for measuring ozone (O3 ), and three new equivalent methods for measuring pollutant concentrations of PM2.5 in the ambient air. These designations are made under the provisions of 40 CFR part 53, as amended on October 26, 2015 (80 FR 65291-65468). The new reference method for O3 is an automated method that utilizes a measurement principle based on non-dispersive ultraviolet absorption photometry. The newly designated reference method for O3 is identified as follows: RFOA-0216-230, ``Teledyne Advanced Pollution Instrumentation, Model 265E or T265 Chemiluminescence Ozone Analyzer,'' operated on any full scale range between 0-100 ppb and 0-1000 ppb, with any range mode (Single, Dual, or AutoRange), at any ambient temperature in the range of 5 [deg]C to 40 [deg]C, and with a TFE filter or a Kynar[supreg] DFU in the sample air inlet, operated with a sample flow rate of 50050 cm\3\/min (sea level), with the dilution factor set to 1, with Temp/Press compensation ON, and in accordance with the appropriate associated instrument manual, and with or without any of the following options: Internal or external sample pump, Sample/Cal valve option, Rack mount with or without slides, analog input option, 4-20 mA isolated current loop output. Note 2 applies to the following Teledyne Advanced Pollution Instrumentation Models 265E and T265. The application for a reference method determination for this candidate method was received by the Office of Research and Development on February 2, 2016. The analyzer is commercially available from the applicant, Teledyne Advanced Pollution Instrumentation, Inc., 9480 Carroll Park Drive, San Diego, CA 92121-2251. The new reference method for PM 10 is a manual monitoring method based on a particular PM10 sampler and is identified as follows: RFPS-0216-231, ``Met One Instruments, Inc. E-FRM,'' configured for filter sampling of ambient particulate matter using the US EPA PM10 inlet specified in 40 CFR part 50 appendix L, Figs. L-2 thru L-19, with a flow rate of 16.67 L/min, using 47 mm PTFE membrane filter media, and operating with firmware version R2.0.1 and later, and operated in accordance with the Met One E-FRM PM10 operating manual. This designation applies to PM10 measurements only. The new PM10-2.5 reference method utilizes a pair of filter samplers than have been designated individually as reference methods, one for PM2.5 and the other one for PM10 , and have been shown to meet the requirements specified in appendix O of 40 CFR part 50. The PM2.5 and PM10 samplers are designated as reference methods RFPS-0315- 221 and RFPS-0216-231, respectively. The newly designated PM10-2.5 sampler is identified as follows: RFPS-0316-232, ``Met One Instruments, Inc. E-FRM-PM10 and E-FRM-PM2.5 Sampler Pair'' for the determination of coarse particulate matter as PM10-2.5 , consisting of a pair of Met One Instruments, Inc. E-FRM samplers, with one being the E-FRM PM2.5 sampler (RFPS-0315-221) and the other being the E-FRM PM10 sampler (RFPS-0216-231). The units are to be collocated to within 1-4 meters of one another and sample concurrently. Both units are operated in accordance with the associated E-FRM instruction manual. This designation applies to PM10-2.5 measurements only. One newly designated equivalent method for PM2.5 is a manual monitoring method based on a particular PM2.5 sampler and is identified as follows: EQPS-0316-235, ``Met One Instruments, Inc. E-FRM,'' configured for filter sampling of ambient particulate matter using the US EPA PM10 inlet specified in 40 CFR 50 Appendix L, Figs. L-2 thru L-19, equipped with a URG-2000-30EGN Cyclone particle size separator, and operated for a continuous 24-hour sample period at a flow rate of 16.67 liters/minute, using 47 mm PTFE membrane filter media, and operating with firmware version R1.1.0 and later, and operated in accordance with the Met One E-FRM PM2.5 operating manual. The application for reference method determination for the PM10 method was received by the Office of Research and Development on February 4, 2016, the PM10-2.5 method application was received on March 21, 2016, and the equivalent PM2.5 method was received on March 28, 2016. These monitors are commercially available from the applicant, Met One Instruments, Inc., 1600 Washington Blvd., Grants Pass, OR 97526. Two newly designated equivalent methods for PM2.5 are manual monitoring method based on particular PM2.5 samplers and are identified as follows: EQPS-0316-233, ``URG-MASS100 Single PM2.5 Sampler,'' operated with software (firmware) version 4B or 5.0.1, configured for ``Single 2.5'' operation with a URG-2000-30EGN Cyclone particle size separator, and operated for a continuous 24-hour sample period at a flow rate of 16.67 liters/minute, and in accordance with the URG-MASS100 Operator's Manual and with the requirements and sample collection filters specified in 40 CFR part 50, appendix L. [[Page 25398]] EQPS-0316-234, ``URG-MASS300 Sequential PM2.5 Sampler,'' operated with software (firmware) version 4B or 5.0.1, configured for ``Multi 2.5'' operation with a URG-2000-30EGN Cyclone particle size separator, and operated for a continuous 24-hour sample period at a flow rate of 16.67 liters/minute, and in accordance with the URG-MASS300 Operator's Manual and with the requirements and sample collection filters specified in 40 CFR part 50, appendix L. These applications for equivalent method determinations for the PM2.5 methods were received by the Office of Research and Development on March 21, 2016. These monitors are commercially available from the applicant, URG Corporation, 116 S. Merritt Mill Rd., Chapel Hill, NC 27516. Representative test monitors have been 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 these methods should be designated as a reference or equivalent methods. As designated reference and 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 methods 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 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-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, Exposure Methods and Measurements 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 are 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: April 19, 2016. Jennifer Orme-Zavaleta, Director, National Exposure Research Laboratory. [FR Doc. 2016-10006 Filed 4-27-16; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6560-50-P
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rather, the increases occurred because may be found at http://www.epa.gov/ have been designated individually as
this ICR accounts for contractor costs ttn/amtic/criteria.html. reference methods, one for PM2.5 and
associated with Method 5 PM tests as an The EPA hereby announces the the other one for PM10, and have been
O&M cost, while the previous ICR designation of one new reference shown to meet the requirements
accounted for this cost as a labor cost. method for measuring pollutant specified in appendix O of 40 CFR part
concentrations of PM10, one new 50. The PM2.5 and PM10 samplers are
Courtney Kerwin,
reference method for measuring designated as reference methods RFPS–
Acting-Director, Collection Strategies
pollutant concentrations of PM10-2.5, one 0315–221 and RFPS–0216–231,
Division.
for measuring ozone (O3), and three new respectively. The newly designated
[FR Doc. 2016–09893 Filed 4–27–16; 8:45 am]
equivalent methods for measuring PM10-2.5 sampler is identified as follows:
BILLING CODE 6560–50–P
pollutant concentrations of PM2.5 in the RFPS–0316–232, ‘‘Met One Instruments,
ambient air. These designations are Inc. E–FRM–PM10 and E–FRM–PM2.5
made under the provisions of 40 CFR Sampler Pair’’ for the determination of coarse
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION
part 53, as amended on October 26, particulate matter as PM10-2.5, consisting of a
AGENCY
2015 (80 FR 65291–65468). pair of Met One Instruments, Inc. E–FRM
[FRL–9945–90–ORD] The new reference method for O3 is samplers, with one being the E–FRM PM2.5
an automated method that utilizes a sampler (RFPS–0315–221) and the other
Office of Research and Development; measurement principle based on non- being the E–FRM PM10 sampler (RFPS–0216–
Ambient Air Monitoring Reference and 231). The units are to be collocated to within
dispersive ultraviolet absorption 1–4 meters of one another and sample
Equivalent Methods: Designation of photometry. The newly designated
Three New Reference Methods and concurrently. Both units are operated in
reference method for O3 is identified as accordance with the associated E–FRM
Three New Equivalent Methods follows: instruction manual. This designation applies
AGENCY: Environmental Protection RFOA–0216–230, ‘‘Teledyne Advanced to PM10-2.5 measurements only.
Agency (EPA). Pollution Instrumentation, Model 265E or One newly designated equivalent
ACTION: Notice of the designation of T265 Chemiluminescence Ozone Analyzer,’’ method for PM2.5 is a manual
three new reference methods and three operated on any full scale range between 0–
monitoring method based on a
100 ppb and 0–1000 ppb, with any range
new equivalent methods for monitoring mode (Single, Dual, or AutoRange), at any particular PM2.5 sampler and is
ambient air quality. ambient temperature in the range of 5 °C to identified as follows:
40 °C, and with a TFE filter or a Kynar® DFU EQPS–0316–235, ‘‘Met One Instruments,
SUMMARY: Notice is hereby given that
in the sample air inlet, operated with a Inc. E–FRM,’’ configured for filter sampling
the Environmental Protection Agency sample flow rate of 500 ± 50 cm3/min (sea of ambient particulate matter using the US
(EPA) has designated, in accordance level), with the dilution factor set to 1, with EPA PM10 inlet specified in 40 CFR 50
with 40 CFR part 53, three new Temp/Press compensation ON, and in Appendix L, Figs. L–2 thru L–19, equipped
reference methods and three new accordance with the appropriate associated with a URG–2000–30EGN Cyclone particle
equivalent methods. The reference instrument manual, and with or without any size separator, and operated for a continuous
methods include one for measuring of the following options: Internal or external 24-hour sample period at a flow rate of 16.67
concentrations of PM10, one for sample pump, Sample/Cal valve option, Rack liters/minute, using 47 mm PTFE membrane
measuring PM10-2.5, and one for mount with or without slides, analog input filter media, and operating with firmware
measuring ozone (O3) in ambient air. option, 4–20 mA isolated current loop version R1.1.0 and later, and operated in
output. Note 2 applies to the following accordance with the Met One E–FRM PM2.5
The three equivalent methods are for Teledyne Advanced Pollution operating manual.
measuring PM2.5 concentrations in Instrumentation Models 265E and T265.
ambient air. The application for reference method
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
The application for a reference determination for the PM10 method was
Robert Vanderpool, Exposure Methods method determination for this candidate received by the Office of Research and
and Measurement Division (MD–D205– method was received by the Office of Development on February 4, 2016, the
03), National Exposure Research Research and Development on February PM10-2.5 method application was
Laboratory, U.S. EPA, Research Triangle 2, 2016. The analyzer is commercially received on March 21, 2016, and the
Park, North Carolina 27711. Email: available from the applicant, Teledyne equivalent PM2.5 method was received
Vanderpool.Robert@epa.gov. Advanced Pollution Instrumentation, on March 28, 2016. These monitors are
Inc., 9480 Carroll Park Drive, San Diego, commercially available from the
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: In
CA 92121–2251. applicant, Met One Instruments, Inc.,
accordance with regulations at 40 CFR The new reference method for PM10 is
part 53, the EPA evaluates various 1600 Washington Blvd., Grants Pass, OR
a manual monitoring method based on 97526.
methods for monitoring the a particular PM10 sampler and is
concentrations of those ambient air Two newly designated equivalent
identified as follows: methods for PM2.5 are manual
pollutants for which EPA has
established National Ambient Air RFPS–0216–231, ‘‘Met One Instruments, monitoring method based on particular
Quality Standards (NAAQSs) as set Inc. E–FRM,’’ configured for filter sampling PM2.5 samplers and are identified as
of ambient particulate matter using the US follows:
forth in 40 CFR part 50. Monitoring EPA PM10 inlet specified in 40 CFR part 50
methods that are determined to meet appendix L, Figs. L–2 thru L–19, with a flow EQPS–0316–233, ‘‘URG–MASS100 Single
specific requirements for adequacy are rate of 16.67 L/min, using 47 mm PTFE PM2.5 Sampler,’’ operated with software
designated by the EPA as either (firmware) version 4B or 5.0.1, configured for
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membrane filter media, and operating with
reference or equivalent methods (as firmware version R2.0.1 and later, and ‘‘Single 2.5’’ operation with a URG–2000–
applicable), thereby permitting their use operated in accordance with the Met One E– 30EGN Cyclone particle size separator, and
FRM PM10 operating manual. This operated for a continuous 24-hour sample
under 40 CFR part 58 by States and period at a flow rate of 16.67 liters/minute,
other agencies for determining designation applies to PM10 measurements
only. and in accordance with the URG–MASS100
compliance with the NAAQSs. A list of Operator’s Manual and with the requirements
all reference or equivalent methods that The new PM10-2.5 reference method and sample collection filters specified in 40
have been previously designated by EPA utilizes a pair of filter samplers than CFR part 50, appendix L.
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EQPS–0316–234, ‘‘URG–MASS300 Protection Agency, Research Triangle Center, Environmental Protection
Sequential PM2.5 Sampler,’’ operated with Park, North Carolina 27711. Agency, Mail Code 28221T, 1200
software (firmware) version 4B or 5.0.1, Designation of these reference and Pennsylvania Ave. NW., Washington,
configured for ‘‘Multi 2.5’’ operation with a equivalent methods are intended to DC 20460.
URG–2000–30EGN Cyclone particle size
assist the States in establishing and EPA’s policy is that all comments
separator, and operated for a continuous 24-
hour sample period at a flow rate of 16.67 operating their air quality surveillance received will be included in the public
liters/minute, and in accordance with the systems under 40 CFR part 58. docket without change including any
URG–MASS300 Operator’s Manual and with Questions concerning the commercial personal information provided, unless
the requirements and sample collection availability or technical aspects of the the comment includes profanity, threats,
filters specified in 40 CFR part 50, appendix method should be directed to the information claimed to be Confidential
L. applicant. Business Information (CBI) or other
These applications for equivalent Dated: April 19, 2016. information whose disclosure is
method determinations for the PM2.5 Jennifer Orme-Zavaleta, restricted by statute.
methods were received by the Office of Director, National Exposure Research FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Research and Development on March Laboratory. Peggy Vyas, Environmental Protection
21, 2016. These monitors are [FR Doc. 2016–10006 Filed 4–27–16; 8:45 am] Agency, 1200 Pennsylvania Ave. NW.,
commercially available from the BILLING CODE 6560–50–P
Washington, DC 20460; telephone
applicant, URG Corporation, 116 S. number: 703–308–5477; fax number:
Merritt Mill Rd., Chapel Hill, NC 27516. 703–308–8433; email address:
Representative test monitors have ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION vyas.peggy@epa.gov.
been tested in accordance with the AGENCY SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
applicable test procedures specified in Supporting documents which explain in
40 CFR part 53, as amended on October [EPA–HQ–OLEM–2016–0182, FRL–9945–86–
OLEM]
detail the information the EPA will be
26, 2015. After reviewing the results of collecting are available in the public
those tests and other information Agency Information Collection docket for this ICR. The docket can be
submitted by the applicant, EPA has Activities; Proposed Collection; viewed online at www.regulations.gov
determined, in accordance with part 53, Comment Request; 2017 Hazardous or in person at the EPA Docket Center,
that these methods should be designated Waste Report, Notification of WJC West, Room 3334, 1301
as a reference or equivalent methods. Regulated Waste Activity, and Part A Constitution Ave. NW., Washington,
As designated reference and Hazardous Waste Permit Application DC. The telephone number for the
equivalent methods, these methods are and Modification Docket Center is 202–566–1744. For
acceptable for use by states and other air additional information about EPA’s
monitoring agencies under the AGENCY: Environmental Protection public docket, visit http://www.epa.gov/
requirements of 40 CFR part 58, Agency (EPA). dockets.
Ambient Air Quality Surveillance. For ACTION: Notice. Pursuant to section 3506(c)(2)(A) of
such purposes, the methods must be the PRA, the EPA is soliciting comments
used in strict accordance with the SUMMARY: The Environmental Protection and information to enable it to: (i)
operation or instruction manual Agency (EPA) is planning to submit the Evaluate whether the proposed
associated with the method and subject information collection request (ICR), collection of information is necessary
to any specifications and limitations 2017 Hazardous Waste Report, for the proper performance of the
(e.g., configuration or operational Notification of Regulated Waste functions of the Agency, including
settings) specified in the designated Activity, and Part A Hazardous Waste whether the information will have
method description (see the Permit Application and Modification. practical utility; (ii) evaluate the
identification of the method above). (EPA ICR No. 0976.18, OMB Control No. accuracy of the Agency’s estimate of the
Use of the methods also should be in 2050–0024 to the Office of Management burden of the proposed collection of
general accordance with the guidance and Budget (OMB) for review and information, including the validity of
and recommendations of applicable approval in accordance with the the methodology and assumptions used;
sections of the ‘‘Quality Assurance Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) (44 (iii) enhance the quality, utility, and
Handbook for Air Pollution U.S.C. 3501 et seq.). Before doing so, the clarity of the information to be
Measurement Systems, Volume I,’’ EPA/ EPA is soliciting public comments on collected; and (iv) minimize the burden
600/R–94/038a and ‘‘Quality Assurance specific aspects of the proposed of the collection of information on those
Handbook for Air Pollution information collection as described who are to respond, including through
Measurement Systems, Volume II, below. This is a proposed extension of the use of appropriate automated
Ambient Air Quality Monitoring the ICR, which is currently approved electronic, mechanical, or other
Program,’’ EPA–454/B–13–003, (both through January 31, 2017. An Agency technological collection techniques or
available at http://www.epa.gov/ttn/ may not conduct or sponsor and a other forms of information technology,
amtic/qalist.html). Provisions person is not required to respond to a e.g., permitting electronic submission of
concerning modification of such collection of information unless it responses. The EPA will consider the
methods by users are specified under displays a currently valid OMB control comments received and amend the ICR
Section 2.8 (Modifications of Methods number. as appropriate. The final ICR package
by Users) of appendix C to 40 CFR part DATES: Comments must be submitted on will then be submitted to OMB for
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58. or before June 27, 2016. review and approval. At that time, the
Consistent or repeated noncompliance ADDRESSES: Submit your comments, EPA will issue another Federal Register
with any of these conditions should be referencing by Docket ID No. EPA–HQ– notice to announce the submission of
reported to: Director, Exposure Methods OLEM–2016–0024, online using the ICR to OMB and the opportunity to
and Measurements Division (MD–E205– www.regulations.gov (our preferred submit additional comments to OMB.
01), National Exposure Research method), by email to rcra-docket@ Abstract: Section 3002 of RCRA
Laboratory, U.S. Environmental epa.gov, or by mail to: EPA Docket requires hazardous waste generators to
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| Action | Notice of the designation of three new reference methods and three new equivalent methods for monitoring ambient air quality. | |
| Contact | Robert Vanderpool, Exposure Methods and Measurement Division (MD-D205-03), National Exposure Research Laboratory, U.S. EPA, Research Triangle Park, North Carolina 27711. Email: [email protected] | |
| FR Citation | 81 FR 25397 |
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