81 FR 93682 - Recent Postings of Broadly Applicable Alternative Test Methods
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Federal Register Volume 81, Issue 245 (December 21, 2016)
Federal Register Volume 81, Issue 245 (December 21, 2016)
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[Federal Register Volume 81, Number 245 (Wednesday, December 21, 2016)] [Notices] [Pages 93682-93684] From the Federal Register Online [www.thefederalregister.org] [FR Doc No: 2016-30714] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY [EPA-HQ-OAR-2007-1196; FRL-9956-89] Recent Postings of Broadly Applicable Alternative Test Methods AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). ACTION: Notice of availability. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- SUMMARY: This notice announces the broadly applicable alternative test method approval decisions the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has made under and in support of New Source Performance Standards (NSPS) and the National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants (NESHAP) between January 1, 2016, and December 12, 2016. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: An electronic copy of each alternative test method approval document is available at https://www.epa.gov/emc/broadly-applicable-approved-alternative-test-methods. For questions about this notice, contact Mrs. Lula H. Melton, Air Quality Assessment Division, Office of Air Quality Planning and Standards (E143-02), Environmental Protection Agency, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711; telephone number: (919) 541-2910; fax number: (919) 541-0516; email address: [email protected]. For technical questions about individual alternative test method decisions, refer to the contact person identified in the individual approval document(s). SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: I. General Information A. Does this notice apply to me? This notice will be of interest to entities regulated under 40 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) parts 60, 61, and 63, state, local, and tribal agencies, and the EPA Regional offices responsible for implementation and enforcement of regulations under 40 CFR parts 60, 61, and 63. B. How can I get copies of this information? You may access copies of the broadly applicable alternative test method approval documents at https://www.epa.gov/emc/broadly-applicable-approved-alternative-test-methods. II. Background Broadly applicable alternative test method approval decisions made by the EPA in 2016 under the NSPS, 40 CFR part 60 and the NESHAP, 40 CFR parts 61 and 63 are identified in this notice (see Table 1). Source owners and operators may voluntarily use these broadly applicable alternative test methods in lieu of otherwise specified reference test methods. Use of these broadly applicable alternative test methods does not change the applicable emission standards. As explained in a previous Federal Register notice published at 72 FR 4257 (January 30, 2007) and located at https://www.epa.gov/emc/broadly-applicable-approved-alternative-test-methods, the EPA Administrator has the authority to approve the use of alternative test methods to comply with requirements under 40 CFR parts 60, 61, and 63. This authority is found in sections 60.8(b)(3), 61.13(h)(1)(ii), and 63.7(e)(2)(ii). A similar authority is granted in 40 CFR part 65 under section 65.158(a)(2). In the past, we have performed thorough technical reviews of numerous source-specific requests for alternatives and modifications to test methods and procedures. Based on these reviews, we have often found that these changes or alternatives would be equally valid and appropriate to apply to other sources within a particular class, category, or subcategory. Consequently, we have concluded that, where a method modification or an alternative method is clearly broadly applicable to a class, category, or subcategory of sources, it is both more equitable and efficient to approve its use for all appropriate sources and situations at the same time. It is important to clarify that alternative methods are not mandatory but permissive. Sources are not required to employ such a method but may choose to do so in appropriate circumstances. Source owners or operators should review the specific broadly applicable alternative method approval decision at https://www.epa.gov/emc/broadly-applicable-approved-alternative-test-methods before electing to employ the alternative method. As per section 63.7(f)(5), a source owner or operator electing to use an alternative method for 40 CFR part 63 standards must continue to use the alternative method until otherwise authorized. The criteria for approval and procedures for submission and review of broadly applicable alternative test methods are outlined at 72 FR 4257 (January 30, 2007). We will continue to announce approvals for broadly applicable alternative test methods at https://www.epa.gov/emc/broadly-applicable-approved-alternative-test-methods and publish a notice annually that summarizes approvals for broadly applicable alternative test methods during the preceding year. This notice comprises a summary of seven such approval documents posted to our Technology Transfer Network between January 1, 2016, and December 12, 2016. The alternative method decision letter/memo number, the reference method affected, sources allowed to use this alternative, and the modification or alternative method allowed are summarized in Table 1 of this notice. For more detailed information, please refer to the complete copies of these approval documents available at https://www.epa.gov/emc/broadly-applicable-approved-alternative-test-methods, as Table 1 serves only as a brief summary of the [[Page 93683]] broadly applicable alternative test methods. If you are aware of reasons why a particular alternative test method approval that we issued should not be broadly applicable or that its use should in some way be limited, we request that you make us aware of the reasons in writing, and we will revisit the broad approval. Any objection to a broadly applicable alternative test method, as well as the resolution of that objection, will be announced at https://www.epa.gov/emc/broadly-applicable-approved-alternative-test-methods and in the subsequent Federal Register notice. If we decide to retract a broadly applicable test method, we will continue to grant case-by-case approvals, as appropriate, and will (as states, local and tribal agencies and the EPA Regional offices should) consider the need for an appropriate transition period for users either to request case-by-case approval or to transition to an approved method. Dated: December 14, 2016. Stephen Page, Director, Office of Air Quality Planning and Standards. Table 1--Approved Alternative Test Methods and Modifications To Test Methods Referenced in or Published Under Appendices in 40 CFR Parts 60, 61, and 63 Posted Between January 2016 and December 2016 ------------------------------------------------------------------------ As an Alternative method alternative or decision letter/memo modification to For . . . You may . . . number . . . ------------------------------------------------------------------------ ALT-114.............. Performance Sources subject Use the Specification to 40 CFR Part alternative 18-Performance 63, subpart approach for Specifications LLL-National preparation of and Test Emission gas standards Procedures for Standards for as specified Gaseous Hazardous Air in the Hydrogen Pollutants agency's Chloride (HCl) from the approval Continuous Portland letter dated Emission Cement February 22, Monitoring Manufacturing 2016. Systems at Industry Stationary Sources; 40 Sources and CFR Part 63, Procedure 6- subpart UUUUU- Quality National Assurance Emission Requirements Standards for for Gaseous Hazardous Air Hydrogen Pollutants: Chloride (HCl) Coal- and Oil- Emission Fired Electric Monitoring Utility Steam Systems Used Generating for Compliance Units; 40 CFR Determination Part 63, at Stationary subpart DDDDD- Sources. National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants for Major Sources: Industrial, Commercial, and Institutional Boilers and Process Heaters; and 40 CFR Part 60, subparts CCCC and DDDD- Standards of Performance for Commercial and Industrial Solid Waste Incineration Units. ALT-115.............. 40 CFR Sources subject Use the 63.7525(a)(2)( to 40 CFR Part alternative vi).. 63, subpart approach for DDDDD-National moisture Emission measurement as Standards for specified in Hazardous Air the agency's Pollutants for approval Major Sources: letter dated Industrial, March 2, 2016 Commercial, (only when and both CO and Institutional CO2 are being Boilers and measured on a Process wet basis). Heaters.. ALT-116.............. Method 7E- Sources subject Use higher Determination to 40 CFR concentration of Nitrogen Parts 60, 61, NO2 gases in Oxide and 63. conjunction Emissions From with Method Stationary 205 for Sources converter (Instrumental efficiency Analyzer testing as Procedure). specified in the agency's approval letter dated April 27, 2014. ALT-117.............. Method 5- Sources subject Use single Determination to 40 CFR temperature of Particulate Parts 60, 61, DGM (dry gas Matter and 63. meter) sensor Emissions From in lieu of two Stationary sensors with Sources. the criteria specified in the agency's approval letter dated March 15, 2016. ALT-118.............. Performance Sources subject Use a NIST- Specification to 40 CFR Part certified 12A- 63, subpart Vendor Prime Specifications LLL-National elemental and Test Emission mercury gas Procedures for Standards for generator for Total Vapor Hazardous Air research gas Phase Mercury Pollutants mixtures (RGM) Continuous from the in the EPA Emission Portland Traceability Monitoring Cement Protocol for Systems in Manufacturing Assay and Stationary Industry; 40 Certification Sources and CFR Part 63, of Gaseous Procedure 5- subpart UUUUU- Calibration Quality National Standards with Assurance Emission the provisions Requirements Standards for specified in for Vapor Hazardous Air the agency's Phase Mercury Pollutants: approval Continuous Coal- and Oil- letter dated Emission Fired Electric May 24, 2016. Monitoring Utility Steam Systems and Generating Sorbent Trap Units; 40 CFR Monitoring Part 63, Systems Used subpart DDDDD- for Compliance National Determination Emission at Stationary Standards for Sources. Hazardous Air Pollutants for Major Sources: Industrial, Commercial, and Institutional Boilers and Process Heaters; and 40 CFR Part 60, subparts CCCC and DDDD- Standards of Performance for Commercial and Industrial Solid Waste Incineration Units. [[Page 93684]] ALT-119.............. Performance Sources subject Use the Specification to 40 CFR Part alternative 12B- 63, subparts analytical Specifications LLL-National test procedure and Test Emission for low level Procedures for Standards for measurements Monitoring Hazardous Air as specified Total Vapor Pollutants in the Phase Mercury from the agency's Emissions From Portland approval Stationary Cement letter dated Sources Using Manufacturing May 26, 2016. a Sorbent Trap Industry and Monitoring UUUUU-National System. Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants: Coal- and Oil- Fired Electric Utility Steam Generating Units. ALT-120.............. 40 CFR Sources subject Use the 63.1350(k)(2)( to 40 CFR Part alternative ii) and (iii). 63, subparts procedure for LLL-National above span Emission mercury Standards for calibrations Hazardous Air through Pollutants January 1, from the 2018, only as Portland specified in Cement the agency's Manufacturing approval Industry. letter dated June 28, 2016. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Source owners or operators should review the specific broadly applicable alternative method approval letter at https://www.epa.gov/emc/broadly-applicable-approved-alternative-test-methods before electing to employ it. [FR Doc. 2016-30714 Filed 12-20-16; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6560-50-P
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information about EPA’s public docket, Source Performance Standards (NSPS) sections 60.8(b)(3), 61.13(h)(1)(ii), and
visit EPA Docket Center homepage at and the National Emission Standards for 63.7(e)(2)(ii). A similar authority is
http://www.epa.gov/epahome/ Hazardous Air Pollutants (NESHAP) granted in 40 CFR part 65 under section
dockets.htm. between January 1, 2016, and December 65.158(a)(2). In the past, we have
12, 2016. performed thorough technical reviews
II. What is this document?
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: An of numerous source-specific requests for
This document serves as a technical electronic copy of each alternative test alternatives and modifications to test
and informational resource for States, method approval document is available methods and procedures. Based on
Tribes, territories, and other at https://www.epa.gov/emc/broadly- these reviews, we have often found that
stakeholders that want to protect aquatic applicable-approved-alternative-test- these changes or alternatives would be
life from the adverse effects of flow methods. For questions about this equally valid and appropriate to apply
alteration. To that end, this report notice, contact Mrs. Lula H. Melton, Air to other sources within a particular
provides technical information about Quality Assessment Division, Office of class, category, or subcategory.
the effect of altered flow regimes on Air Quality Planning and Standards Consequently, we have concluded that,
aquatic life and a nonprescriptive (E143–02), Environmental Protection where a method modification or an
framework that may be used to help Agency, Research Triangle Park, NC alternative method is clearly broadly
quantify targets for flow regime applicable to a class, category, or
27711; telephone number: (919) 541–
components that are protective of subcategory of sources, it is both more
2910; fax number: (919) 541–0516;
aquatic life and their habitats. The equitable and efficient to approve its use
email address: melton.lula@epa.gov. For
report also provides examples of state for all appropriate sources and
technical questions about individual
and tribal water quality standards situations at the same time.
alternative test method decisions, refer
designed to protect such flow regimes It is important to clarify that
to the contact person identified in the
and discusses the potential impact of alternative methods are not mandatory
individual approval document(s).
climate change on flow regimes. This but permissive. Sources are not required
technical report is not a rule and it, SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
to employ such a method but may
therefore, does not impose any I. General Information choose to do so in appropriate
mandatory requirements. State and circumstances. Source owners or
Tribal decision makers retain the A. Does this notice apply to me? operators should review the specific
discretion to adopt approaches or This notice will be of interest to broadly applicable alternative method
information presented in this report on entities regulated under 40 Code of approval decision at https://
a case-by-case basis that differ from the Federal Regulations (CFR) parts 60, 61, www.epa.gov/emc/broadly-applicable-
approaches described in this report. and 63, state, local, and tribal agencies, approved-alternative-test-methods
and the EPA Regional offices before electing to employ the alternative
III. Additional Information:
responsible for implementation and method. As per section 63.7(f)(5), a
EPA and USGS each conducted enforcement of regulations under 40 source owner or operator electing to use
internal peer reviews of the report, and CFR parts 60, 61, and 63. an alternative method for 40 CFR part
EPA managed a contractor-led 63 standards must continue to use the
independent external peer review of the B. How can I get copies of this
alternative method until otherwise
Draft EPA–USGS Technical Report: information?
authorized.
Protecting Aquatic Life from Effects of You may access copies of the broadly The criteria for approval and
Hydrologic Alteration. EPA will make applicable alternative test method procedures for submission and review
the external peer review comments and approval documents at https:// of broadly applicable alternative test
Agency responses to these comments www.epa.gov/emc/broadly-applicable- methods are outlined at 72 FR 4257
available in the docket at http:// approved-alternative-test-methods. (January 30, 2007). We will continue to
www.regulations.gov. announce approvals for broadly
II. Background
Dated: December 14, 2016. applicable alternative test methods at
Broadly applicable alternative test https://www.epa.gov/emc/broadly-
Joel Beauvais,
method approval decisions made by the applicable-approved-alternative-test-
Deputy Assistant Administrator, Office of
EPA in 2016 under the NSPS, 40 CFR methods and publish a notice annually
Water.
part 60 and the NESHAP, 40 CFR parts that summarizes approvals for broadly
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61 and 63 are identified in this notice applicable alternative test methods
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(see Table 1). Source owners and during the preceding year.
operators may voluntarily use these This notice comprises a summary of
broadly applicable alternative test seven such approval documents posted
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methods in lieu of otherwise specified to our Technology Transfer Network
AGENCY
reference test methods. Use of these between January 1, 2016, and December
[EPA–HQ–OAR–2007–1196; FRL–9956–89] broadly applicable alternative test 12, 2016. The alternative method
methods does not change the applicable decision letter/memo number, the
Recent Postings of Broadly Applicable emission standards. reference method affected, sources
Alternative Test Methods As explained in a previous Federal allowed to use this alternative, and the
Register notice published at 72 FR 4257 modification or alternative method
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AGENCY: Environmental Protection
Agency (EPA). (January 30, 2007) and located at allowed are summarized in Table 1 of
ACTION: Notice of availability. https://www.epa.gov/emc/broadly- this notice. For more detailed
applicable-approved-alternative-test- information, please refer to the complete
SUMMARY: This notice announces the methods, the EPA Administrator has the copies of these approval documents
broadly applicable alternative test authority to approve the use of available at https://www.epa.gov/emc/
method approval decisions the alternative test methods to comply with broadly-applicable-approved-
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) requirements under 40 CFR parts 60, 61, alternative-test-methods, as Table 1
has made under and in support of New and 63. This authority is found in serves only as a brief summary of the
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TABLE 1—APPROVED ALTERNATIVE TEST METHODS AND MODIFICATIONS TO TEST METHODS REFERENCED IN OR PUB-
LISHED UNDER APPENDICES IN 40 CFR PARTS 60, 61, AND 63 POSTED BETWEEN JANUARY 2016 AND DECEMBER
2016—Continued
Alternative
method decision As an alternative or modification to . . . For . . . You may . . .
letter/memo
number
ALT–119 ............ Performance Specification 12B-Speci- Sources subject to 40 CFR Part 63, Use the alternative analytical test proce-
fications and Test Procedures for subparts LLL-National Emission dure for low level measurements as
Monitoring Total Vapor Phase Mer- Standards for Hazardous Air Pollut- specified in the agency’s approval let-
cury Emissions From Stationary ants from the Portland Cement Manu- ter dated May 26, 2016.
Sources Using a Sorbent Trap Moni- facturing Industry and UUUUU-Na-
toring System. tional Emission Standards for Haz-
ardous Air Pollutants: Coal- and Oil-
Fired Electric Utility Steam Gener-
ating Units.
ALT–120 ............ 40 CFR 63.1350(k)(2)(ii) and (iii) ........... Sources subject to 40 CFR Part 63, Use the alternative procedure for above
subparts LLL-National Emission span mercury calibrations through
Standards for Hazardous Air Pollut- January 1, 2018, only as specified in
ants from the Portland Cement Manu- the agency’s approval letter dated
facturing Industry. June 28, 2016.
Source owners or operators should review the specific broadly applicable alternative method approval letter at https://www.epa.gov/emc/broad-
ly-applicable-approved-alternative-test-methods before electing to employ it.
[FR Doc. 2016–30714 Filed 12–20–16; 8:45 am] FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS scheduled for consideration at the
BILLING CODE 6560–50–P COMMISSION Thursday, December 15, 2016, Open
Meeting and previously listed in the
Deletion of Items From Sunshine Act Commission’s Notice of December 8,
Meeting 2016. Items 3. 4, 5, 6, have been adopted
December 14, 2016. by the Commission.
The following Agenda items have * * * * *
been deleted from the list of items
2 ................... Public Safety & Homeland Security .......... Title: Amendment of Part 11 of the Commission’s Rules Regarding the Emergency
Alert System (PS Docket No. 15–94).
Summary: The Commission will consider a Report and Order and Further Notice of
Proposed Rulemaking to enhance the Emergency Alert System (EAS) as a tool
for community emergency preparedness. The Report and Order improves alerting
organization at the state and local levels, builds stronger community-based alert-
ing exercise programs, and protects the EAS against accidental misuse and mali-
cious intrusion. The Further Notice seeks comment on proposals to leverage
technological advances to improve alerting and additional measures to preserve
EAS security.
3 ................... International ............................................... Title: Update to Parts 2 and 25 Concerning Non-geostationary, Fixed Satellite Serv-
ice Systems and Related Matters.
Summary: The Commission will consider a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking to up-
date, clarify, and streamline the Commission’s rules to facilitate the deployment of
recently proposed non-geostationary-satellite orbit, fixed-satellite service satellite
systems.
4 ................... General Counsel ....................................... Title: Amendment of Part 0 of the Commission’s Rules Regarding Public Informa-
tion, the Inspection of Records, and Implementing the Freedom of Information
Act.
Summary: The Commission will consider an Order that updates its Freedom of In-
formation Act (FOIA) regulations consistent with the FOIA Improvement Act of
2016.
5 ................... Wireless Telecommunications .................. Title: Maritime Communications/Land Mobile, LLC, Order on Reconsideration and
Memorandum Opinion and Order.
Summary: The Commission will consider an Order on Reconsideration and Memo-
randum Opinion and Order regarding the assignment of licenses held by Maritime
Communications/Land Mobile, LLC.
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6 ................... Public Safety & Homeland Security .......... Title: Improving the Resiliency of Mobile Wireless Communications Networks, (PS
Docket 13–239); Reliability and Continuity of Communications Networks, Includ-
ing Broadband Technologies (PS Docket No. 11–60).
Summary: The Commission will consider an Order that evaluates the Wireless Net-
work Resiliency Cooperative Framework submitted by members of the wireless
industry.
7 ................... Enforcement .............................................. Title: Preferred Long Distance, Inc., Memorandum Opinion & Order.
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| Contact | An electronic copy of each alternative test method approval document is available at https://www.epa.gov/emc/ broadly-applicable-approved-alternative-test-methods. For questions about this notice, contact Mrs. Lula H. Melton, Air Quality Assessment Division, Office of Air Quality Planning and Standards (E143-02), Environmental Protection Agency, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711; telephone number: (919) 541-2910; fax number: (919) 541-0516; email | |
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