81 FR 45284 - Office of Research and Development; Ambient Air Monitoring Reference and Equivalent Methods: Designation of One New Reference Method and Four New Equivalent Methods
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Federal Register Volume 81, Issue 134 (July 13, 2016)
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[Federal Register Volume 81, Number 134 (Wednesday, July 13, 2016)] [Notices] [Pages 45284-45285] From the Federal Register Online [www.thefederalregister.org] [FR Doc No: 2016-16578] ======================================================================= ----------------------------------------------------------------------- ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY [FRL 9949-01-ORD] Office of Research and Development; Ambient Air Monitoring Reference and Equivalent Methods: Designation of One New Reference Method and Four New Equivalent Methods AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency. ACTION: Notice of the designation of a new reference method and four 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, one new reference method for measuring concentrations of sulfur dioxide (SO2 ), four new equivalent methods for measuring concentrations of PM2.5, PM10 and PM10-2.5 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 concentrations of SO2 in ambient air and two new equivalent methods for measuring pollutant concentrations of PM2.5 , one new equivalent method for measuring pollutant concentrations of PM10 , and one for measuring pollutant concentrations of PM10-2.5 . These designations are made under the provisions of 40 CFR part 53, as amended on October 26, 2015 (80 FR 65291). The new reference method for SO2 is an automated method (analyzer) utilizing a measurement principle based on ultraviolet fluorescence and is identified as follows: RFSA-0616-237, ``Sutron Model 6020 Sulfur Dioxide Fluorescent Analyzer'', operated at any of the following measurement ranges: 0-0.5 ppm, at any ambient temperature in the range of 5-40 [deg]C, at any line voltage in the range of 90-260 VAC, at any sample flow rate in the range of 0.4-0.8 L/min, and in accordance with the Model 6020 SO2 Analyzer Operation Manual, with or [[Page 45285]] without the following options: Zero/span ports for external calibration; an optional inlet filter; or an optional second gas measurement module co-located inside of the enclosure. This application for a reference method determination for this SO2 method was received by the Office of Research and Development on April 25, 2016. This analyzer is commercially available from the applicant, Sutron Air Quality Division, 2548 Shell Road, Georgetown, TX 78628. The four new PM equivalent methods are automated monitoring methods utilizing a measurement principle based on active sampling of ambient aerosols and contemporaneous analysis by means of a light-scattering technique for determination of particle size and mass concentration. These newly designated equivalent methods for PM2.5 , PM10 and PM10-2.5 , are identified as follows: EQPM-0516-236, ``Teledyne Advanced Pollution Instrumentation Model T640 PM mass monitor,'' continuous ambient particulate monitor operated at a volumetric flow rate of 5.0 Lpm, equipped with a TAPI 5-Lpm sample inlet (P/N: 081050000), TAPI aerosol sample conditioner (P/N: 081040000), configured for operation with firmware version 1.0.2.126 or later, and operated in accordance with the Teledyne Model T640 Operations Manual. This designation applies to PM2.5 measurements only. EQPM-0516-238, ``Teledyne Advanced Pollution Instrumentation Model T640 PM mass monitor with 640X option,'' continuous ambient particulate monitor operated at a volumetric flow rate of 16.67 Lpm, equipped with the louvered PM10 inlet specified in 40 CFR 50 Appendix L, Figs. L-2 thru L-19, TAPI aerosol sample conditioner (P/N: 081040000), configured for operation with firmware version 1.0.2.126 or later, in accordance with the Teledyne Model T640 Operations Manual. This designation applies to PM2.5 measurements only. EQPM-0516-239, ``Teledyne Advanced Pollution Instrumentation Model T640 PM mass monitor with 640X option,'' continuous ambient particulate monitor operated at a volumetric flow rate of 16.67 Lpm, equipped with the louvered PM10 inlet specified in 40 CFR 50 Appendix L, Figs. L-2 thru L-19, TAPI aerosol sample conditioner (P/N: 081040000), configured for operation with firmware version 1.0.2.126 or later, in accordance with the Teledyne Model T640 Operations Manual. This designation applies to PM10 measurements only. EQPM-0516-240, ``Teledyne Advanced Pollution Instrumentation Model T640 PM mass monitor with 640X option,'' continuous ambient particulate monitor operated at a volumetric flow rate of 16.67 Lpm, equipped with the louvered PM10 inlet specified in 40 CFR 50 Appendix L, Figs. L-2 thru L-19, TAPI aerosol sample conditioner (P/N: 081040000), configured for operation with firmware version 1.0.2.126 or later, in accordance with the Teledyne Model T640 Operations Manual. This designation applies to PM10-2.5 measurements only. The four applications for equivalent method determination for the PM candidate methods were received by the Office of Research and Development on May 2, 2016, June 1, 2016, June 9, 2016 and June 14, 2016 respectively. The monitors are 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 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 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, Exposure Methods and Measurement 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: July 1, 2016. Jennifer Orme-Zavaleta, Director, National Exposure Research Laboratory. [FR Doc. 2016-16578 Filed 7-12-16; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6560-50-P
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Management Act and the Atlantic If the EFP is approved, all exempted equivalent methods for monitoring
Coastal Fisheries Cooperative collections would take place on ambient air quality.
Management Act require publication of designated collection days during the
this notification to provide interested normal commercial fishing activity of SUMMARY: Notice is hereby given that
parties the opportunity to comment on the participating vessel. No additional the Environmental Protection Agency
applications for proposed Exempted and/or modified gear or effort would be (EPA) has designated, in accordance
Fishing Permits. used, so no additional impacts to with 40 CFR part 53, one new reference
bycatch, marine mammals, or method for measuring concentrations of
DATES: Comments must be received on sulfur dioxide (SO2), four new
or before July 28, 2016. endangered species are anticipated
beyond the risks associated with normal equivalent methods for measuring
ADDRESSES: You may submit written concentrations of PM2.5, PM10 and
fishing operations. This project will
comments by any of the following PM10–2.5 in ambient air.
collect approximately 400 egg-bearing
methods: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
females and 200 otherwise restricted
• Email to: nmfs.gar.efp@noaa.gov. Robert Vanderpool, Exposure Methods
lobsters for scientific study. All lobsters
Include in the subject line ‘‘MA DMF and Measurement Division (MD–D205–
caught under the EFP for research
Climate Change Lobster EFP.’’ 03), National Exposure Research
purposes would be banded with a
• Mail to: John K. Bullard, Regional different color to distinguish them from Laboratory, U.S. EPA, Research Triangle
Administrator, NMFS, Greater Atlantic the legally harvestable commercial Park, North Carolina 27711. Email:
Regional Fisheries Office, 55 Great catch, and any egg-bearing females Vanderpool.Robert@epa.gov.
Republic Drive, Gloucester, MA 01930. would be held separately from the SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: In
Mark the outside of the envelope remainder of the catch. A MA DMF staff accordance with regulations at 40 CFR
‘‘Comments on MA DMF Climate member would meet the vessel at the part 53, the EPA evaluates various
Change Lobster EFP.’’ dock after each collection trip to take methods for monitoring the
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: possession of the EFP-authorized concentrations of those ambient air
Cynthia Hanson, NOAA Affiliate, 978– lobsters and bring them to the MA DMF pollutants for which EPA has
281–9180. facility for processing and experimental established National Ambient Air
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: study. No more than a total of four Quality Standards (NAAQSs) as set
Massachusetts Division of Marine collection days/trips of typical forth in 40 CFR part 50. Monitoring
Fisheries (MA DMF) submitted a commercial fishing activity are methods that are determined to meet
complete application for an Exempted anticipated under this EFP. specific requirements for adequacy are
Fishing Permit (EFP) on June 27, 2016, If approved, MA DMF may request designated by the EPA as either
to conduct commercial fishing activities minor modifications and extensions to reference or equivalent methods (as
that the regulations would otherwise the EFP throughout the study period. applicable), thereby permitting their use
EFP modifications and extensions may under 40 CFR part 58 by States and
restrict. The EFP would authorize one
be granted without further notice if they other agencies for determining
vessel to possess and transport
are deemed essential to facilitate compliance with the NAAQSs. A list of
approximately 600 sublegal-sized male,
completion of the proposed research all reference or equivalent methods that
and egg-bearing, v-notched, and
have been previously designated by EPA
sublegal-sized female lobsters during and have minimal impacts that do not
may be found at http://www.epa.gov/
normal fishing operations in Lobster change the scope or impact of the
ttn/amtic/criteria.html.
Management Area (LMA) 2. These initially approved EFP request. Any The EPA hereby announces the
lobsters will be delivered to MA DMF fishing activity conducted outside the designation of one new reference
staff for use in laboratory research. The scope of the exempted fishing activity method for measuring concentrations of
research will study the effects of climate would be prohibited. SO2 in ambient air and two new
change and thermal stress on Authority: 16 U.S.C. 1801 et seq. equivalent methods for measuring
reproduction in lobsters and requires pollutant concentrations of PM2.5, one
Dated: July 8, 2016.
reproductively capable lobsters to new equivalent method for measuring
examine/observe mating success, Emily H. Menashes,
Acting Director, Office of Sustainable
pollutant concentrations of PM10, and
fecundity, egg quality, and overall one for measuring pollutant
reproductive capacity. Fisheries, National Marine Fisheries Service.
[FR Doc. 2016–16571 Filed 7–12–16; 8:45 am]
concentrations of PM10–2.5. These
Funding for this study has been designations are made under the
awarded under the Saltonstall-Kennedy BILLING CODE 3510–22–P
provisions of 40 CFR part 53, as
Research Program (Grant amended on October 26, 2015 (80 FR
#NA16NMF4270242). This study is 65291).
designed to investigate the decline and The new reference method for SO2 is
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION
recruitment failure of the Southern New an automated method (analyzer)
AGENCY
England lobster stock. MA DMF is utilizing a measurement principle based
requesting specific exemptions from on ultraviolet fluorescence and is
[FRL 9949–01–ORD]
Federal lobster regulations on: identified as follows:
1. Minimum legal size harvest and Office of Research and Development; RFSA–0616–237, ‘‘Sutron Model 6020
possession requirements specified at 50 Ambient Air Monitoring Reference and Sulfur Dioxide Fluorescent Analyzer’’,
CFR 697.20(a)(4); operated at any of the following
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Equivalent Methods: Designation of
2. Restrictions on the harvest, One New Reference Method and Four measurement ranges: 0–0.5 ppm, at any
possession, and transport of egg-bearing New Equivalent Methods ambient temperature in the range of 5–
females at § 697.20(d)(1) through (3); 40 °C, at any line voltage in the range
and AGENCY: Environmental Protection of 90–260 VAC, at any sample flow rate
3. Restrictions on the harvest and Agency. in the range of 0.4–0.8 L/min, and in
possession of standard v-notch females ACTION: Notice of the designation of a accordance with the Model 6020 SO2
detailed at § 697.20(g)(3) through (4). new reference method and four new Analyzer Operation Manual, with or
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without the following options: Zero/ Model T640 PM mass monitor with reported to: Director, Exposure Methods
span ports for external calibration; an 640X option,’’ continuous ambient and Measurement Division (MD–E205–
optional inlet filter; or an optional particulate monitor operated at a 01), National Exposure Research
second gas measurement module co- volumetric flow rate of 16.67 Lpm, Laboratory, U.S. Environmental
located inside of the enclosure. equipped with the louvered PM10 inlet Protection Agency, Research Triangle
This application for a reference specified in 40 CFR 50 Appendix L, Park, North Carolina 27711.
method determination for this SO2 Figs. L–2 thru L–19, TAPI aerosol Designation of these reference and
method was received by the Office of sample conditioner (P/N: 081040000), equivalent methods is intended to assist
Research and Development on April 25, configured for operation with firmware the States in establishing and operating
2016. This analyzer is commercially version 1.0.2.126 or later, in accordance their air quality surveillance systems
available from the applicant, Sutron Air with the Teledyne Model T640 under 40 CFR part 58. Questions
Quality Division, 2548 Shell Road, Operations Manual. This designation concerning the commercial availability
Georgetown, TX 78628. applies to PM10–2.5 measurements only. or technical aspects of the method
The four new PM equivalent methods The four applications for equivalent should be directed to the applicant.
are automated monitoring methods method determination for the PM
Dated: July 1, 2016.
utilizing a measurement principle based candidate methods were received by the
on active sampling of ambient aerosols Office of Research and Development on Jennifer Orme-Zavaleta,
and contemporaneous analysis by May 2, 2016, June 1, 2016, June 9, 2016 Director, National Exposure Research
means of a light-scattering technique for and June 14, 2016 respectively. The Laboratory.
determination of particle size and mass monitors are commercially available [FR Doc. 2016–16578 Filed 7–12–16; 8:45 am]
concentration. These newly designated from the applicant, Teledyne Advanced BILLING CODE 6560–50–P
equivalent methods for PM2.5, PM10 and Pollution Instrumentation, Inc., 9480
PM10–2.5, are identified as follows: Carroll Park Drive, San Diego, CA
EQPM–0516–236, ‘‘Teledyne 92121–2251. ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION
Advanced Pollution Instrumentation Representative test analyzers have AGENCY
Model T640 PM mass monitor,’’ been tested in accordance with the [EPA–HQ–OW–2004–0019; FRL 9949–02–
continuous ambient particulate monitor applicable test procedures specified in OW]
operated at a volumetric flow rate of 5.0 40 CFR part 53, as amended on October
Lpm, equipped with a TAPI 5-Lpm 26, 2015. After reviewing the results of Recommended Aquatic Life Ambient
sample inlet (P/N: 081050000), TAPI those tests and other information Water Quality Criterion for Selenium in
aerosol sample conditioner (P/N: submitted by the applicant, EPA has Freshwater
081040000), configured for operation determined, in accordance with part 53,
with firmware version 1.0.2.126 or later, that these methods should be designated AGENCY: Environmental Protection
and operated in accordance with the as a reference or equivalent method. Agency (EPA).
Teledyne Model T640 Operations As a designated reference or ACTION: Notice of availability.
Manual. This designation applies to equivalent method, these methods are
PM2.5 measurements only. acceptable for use by states and other air SUMMARY: The Environmental Protection
EQPM–0516–238, ‘‘Teledyne monitoring agencies under the Agency (EPA) is announcing the release
Advanced Pollution Instrumentation requirements of 40 CFR part 58, of a final updated Clean Water Act
Model T640 PM mass monitor with Ambient Air Quality Surveillance. For (CWA) section 304(a) recommended
640X option,’’ continuous ambient such purposes, each method must be national chronic aquatic life criterion
particulate monitor operated at a used in strict accordance with the for the pollutant selenium in fresh
volumetric flow rate of 16.67 Lpm, operation or instruction manual water. The final criterion supersedes
equipped with the louvered PM10 inlet associated with the method and subject EPA’s 1999 CWA section 304(a)
specified in 40 CFR 50 Appendix L, to any specifications and limitations recommended national acute and
Figs. L–2 thru L–19, TAPI aerosol (e.g., configuration or operational chronic aquatic life criteria for
sample conditioner (P/N: 081040000), settings) specified in the designated selenium. The 2016 recommended
configured for operation with firmware method description (see the criterion reflects the latest scientific
version 1.0.2.126 or later, in accordance identification of the method above). information, which indicates that
with the Teledyne Model T640 Use of the method also should be in selenium toxicity to aquatic life is
Operations Manual. This designation general accordance with the guidance primarily based on organisms
applies to PM2.5 measurements only. and recommendations of applicable consuming selenium-contaminated food
EQPM–0516–239, ‘‘Teledyne sections of the ‘‘Quality Assurance rather than direct exposure to selenium
Advanced Pollution Instrumentation Handbook for Air Pollution dissolved in water. Draft versions of the
Model T640 PM mass monitor with Measurement Systems, Volume I,’’ EPA/ criterion underwent public review in
640X option,’’ continuous ambient 600/R–94/038a and ‘‘Quality Assurance 2014 and 2015 and external peer review
particulate monitor operated at a Handbook for Air Pollution in 2015. EPA considered all public
volumetric flow rate of 16.67 Lpm, Measurement Systems, Volume II, comments and peer reviewer comments
equipped with the louvered PM10 inlet Ambient Air Quality Monitoring in the development of the 2016 final
specified in 40 CFR 50 Appendix L, Program,’’ EPA–454/B–13–003, (both selenium criterion document. EPA’s
Figs. L–2 thru L–19, TAPI aerosol available at http://www.epa.gov/ttn/ water quality criterion for selenium
provides recommendations to states and
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sample conditioner (P/N: 081040000), amtic/qalist.html). Provisions
configured for operation with firmware concerning modification of such tribes authorized to establish water
version 1.0.2.126 or later, in accordance methods by users are specified under quality standards under the CWA.
with the Teledyne Model T640 Section 2.8 (Modifications of Methods FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Joe
Operations Manual. This designation by Users) of Appendix C to 40 CFR part Beaman, Health and Ecological Criteria
applies to PM10 measurements only. 58. Division, Office of Water (Mail Code
EQPM–0516–240, ‘‘Teledyne Consistent or repeated noncompliance 4304T), Environmental Protection
Advanced Pollution Instrumentation with any of these conditions should be Agency, 1200 Pennsylvania Avenue
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| Action | Notice of the designation of a new reference method and four 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 45284 |
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