82 FR 27816 - 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 82, Issue 116 (June 19, 2017)
Federal Register Volume 82, Issue 116 (June 19, 2017)
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| FR Document | 2017-12738 |
[Federal Register Volume 82, Number 116 (Monday, June 19, 2017)] [Notices] [Pages 27816-27817] From the Federal Register Online [www.thefederalregister.org] [FR Doc No: 2017-12738] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY [FRL 9963-11-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. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- SUMMARY: Notice is hereby given that the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has designated one new reference method for measuring concentrations of carbon monoxide (CO), and one new equivalent method for measuring concentrations of nitrogen dioxide (NO2 ) 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. [[Page 27817]] The EPA hereby announces the designation of one new reference method for measuring concentrations of CO in ambient air and one new equivalent method for measuring concentrations of NO2 in 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 CO is an automated method (analyzer) utilizing a measurement principle based on non-dispersive infrared (NDIR) analysis and is identified as follows: RFCA-0317-244, ``Kentek Mezus Model 310 Carbon Monoxide Analyzer'' non-dispersive infrared (NDIR) analyzer operated in the measurement range of 0-50 ppm, with 0.5 [micro]m, 47 mm diameter Teflon[supreg] filter installed, operated at any ambient temperatures between 20 [deg]C and 30 [deg]C, at nominal input line voltages of 110 VAC or 220 VAC and frequencies of 50 to 60 Hz, with temperature and pressure compensation, at a nominal sampling flow rate of 800 cc/min, and operated according to the Kentek Mezus 310 CO User's Instruction Manual. This application for a reference method determination for this CO method was received by the Office of Research and Development on May 25, 2016. This analyzer is commercially available from the applicant, Kentek Environmental Technology, Hanshin S Meca Room #526, 65 Techbi 3- ro, Yuseong-gu, Daejeon, Republic of Korea, 34016. The new equivalent method for NO2 is an automated method (analyzer) utilizing a measurement principle based on cavity attenuated phase shift (CAPS) spectroscopy and is identified as follows: EQNA-0217-242, ``Ecotech Serinus 60 NO2 CAPS (Cavity Attenuated Phase Shift) Analyzer'' operated at temperatures between 20 [deg]C and 45 [deg]C, a line voltage between 80V and 260V, and with or without any of the following options: Rack mounts, internal pump, internal permeation device, high pressure calibration ports, Ethernet output. The following menu choices must be selected: Control Loop-- Enabled; Diagnostic Mode--Operate; Pres/Temp/Flow Compensation-- Enabled; Span Compensation--Disabled, and operated according to the Serinus 60 User Manual. This application for an equivalent method determination for this NO2 method was received by the Office of Research and Development on January 11, 2017. This analyzer is commercially available from the applicant, Ecotech Pty. Ltd., 1492 Ferntree Gully Rd., Knoxfield, Victoria, 3180, Australia. 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: May 17, 2017. Jennifer Orme-Zavaleta, Director, National Exposure Research Laboratory. [FR Doc. 2017-12738 Filed 6-16-17; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6560-50-P
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EPA has made a determination that consider to be Confidential Business Protection Act as amended by 2016 PA
the Minnesota RD&D permit provisions Information (CBI) or other information 437 comply with the Federal criteria, as
as set out in Minn. R.7035.0450 comply whose disclosure is restricted by statute. set forth in 40 CFR 258.4.
with the Federal criteria, as set forth in Multimedia submissions (audio, video, Authority: This action is issued under the
40 CFR 258.4. etc.) must be accompanied by a written authority of section 2002, 4005 and 4010(c)
comment. The written comment is of the Solid Waste Disposal Act, as amended,
Authority: This action is issued under the considered the official comment and 40 U.S.C. 6912, 6945 and 6949(a).
authority of section 2002, 4005 and 4010(c)
of the Solid Waste Disposal Act, as amended, should discussion of all points you wish Dated: May 29, 2017.
40 U.S.C. 6912, 6945 and 6949(a). to make. The EPA will generally not Robert A. Kaplan,
consider comments or comment Acting Regional Administrator, Region 5.
Dated: May 24, 2017.
contents located outside of the primary
Robert A. Kaplan, submission (i.e. on the web, cloud, or
[FR Doc. 2017–12733 Filed 6–16–17; 8:45 am]
Acting Regional Administrator, Region 5. other file sharing system). For BILLING CODE 6560–50–P
[FR Doc. 2017–12740 Filed 6–16–17; 8:45 am] additional submission methods, the full
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62—Region 5] Ambient Air Monitoring Reference and
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Equivalent Methods: Designation of
Cynthia Meyer, U.S. EPA Region 5,
Michigan: Notice of Determination of One New Reference Method and One
Land and Chemicals Division, 77 West
Adequacy of Michigan’s Research, New Equivalent Method
Jackson Boulevard LM–16J, Chicago,
Development and Demonstration Illinois 60604, (312) 886–5868, AGENCY: Environmental Protection
(RD&D) Permit Provisions for meyer.cynthia@epa.gov. Agency (EPA).
Municipal Solid Waste Landfills
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: ACTION: Notice of the designation of one
(MSWLF)
new reference method and one new
AGENCY: Environmental Protection A. Background equivalent method for monitoring
Agency (EPA). On March 22, 2004, EPA issued a ambient air quality.
ACTION: Notice. final rule amending the MSWLF criteria
in 40 CFR part 258 to allow for RD&D SUMMARY: Notice is hereby given that
SUMMARY: On May 10, 2016, EPA issued permits (69 FR 13242). This rule allows the Environmental Protection Agency
a revision to the regulations allowing for variances from specified criteria for (EPA) has designated one new reference
RD&D permits to increase the number of a limited period of time, to be method for measuring concentrations of
permit renewals allowed to six, for a implemented through state-issued carbon monoxide (CO), and one new
total permit term of up to 21 years. RD&D permits. RD&D permits are equivalent method for measuring
On February 15, 2017, Michigan available only in states with approved concentrations of nitrogen dioxide
Department of Environmental Quality MSWLF permit programs that have been (NO2) in ambient air.
(MDEQ) submitted a notification to EPA modified to incorporate RD&D permit FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Region 5 seeking Federal approval of its authority. On May 10, 2016, the EPA Robert Vanderpool, Exposure Methods
revised RD&D requirements. Subject to issued a revision to the regulations and Measurement Division (MD–D205–
public review and comment, this allowing RD&D permits to increase the 03), National Exposure Research
document approves Michigan’s revised number of permit renewals allowed to Laboratory, U.S. EPA, Research Triangle
RD&D permit requirements. six, for a total permit term of up to 21 Park, North Carolina 27711. Email:
DATES: This determination of adequacy years (40 CFR 258.4). Vanderpool.Robert@epa.gov.
of the RD&D permit program for While states are not required to SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: In
Michigan will become effective August incorporate this new provision, those accordance with regulations at 40 CFR
18, 2017 unless adverse comments are states interested in providing RD&D part 53, the EPA evaluates various
received. If adverse comments are permits must seek approval from EPA methods for monitoring the
received, EPA will review those before issuing such permits. On October concentrations of those ambient air
comments and publish another Federal 30, 2006, Michigan received approval of pollutants for which EPA has
Register document responding to those its RD&D permit program (71 FR 51614). established National Ambient Air
comments and either affirm or revise On February 15, 2017, MDEQ submitted Quality Standards (NAAQSs) as set
EPA’s initial decision. Comments on a notification to EPA Region 5 seeking forth in 40 CFR part 50. Monitoring
this determination of adequacy must be Federal approval of its revised RD&D methods that are determined to meet
received on or before July 19, 2017. requirements per the procedures in 40 specific requirements for adequacy are
ADDRESSES: Submit your comments, CFR 239.12. Michigan’s revised RD&D designated by the EPA as either
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identified by Docket ID No. EPA–R05– provisions can be found in Part 115 of reference or equivalent methods (as
RCRA–2017–0198, to the Federal the Natural Resources and applicable), thereby permitting their use
eRulemaking Portal: http:// Environmental Protection Act as under 40 CFR part 58 by States and
www.regulations.gov. Follow the online amended by 2016 PA 437. other agencies for determining
instructions for submitting comments. compliance with the NAAQSs. A list of
Once submitted, comments cannot be B. Decision all reference or equivalent methods that
edited or withdrawn. The EPA may EPA has made a determination that have been previously designated by EPA
publish any comment received to its the Michigan RD&D permit provisions may be found at http://www.epa.gov/
public docket. Do not submit as set out in Part 115 of the Natural ttn/amtic/criteria.html.
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The EPA hereby announces the Pty. Ltd., 1492 Ferntree Gully Rd., ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION
designation of one new reference Knoxfield, Victoria, 3180, Australia. AGENCY
method for measuring concentrations of Representative test analyzers have
CO in ambient air and one new [FRL–9963–45—Region 10]
been tested in accordance with the
equivalent method for measuring applicable test procedures specified in Re-Proposal of an NPDES General
concentrations of NO2 in ambient air. 40 CFR part 53, as amended on October Permit for Offshore Seafood
These designations are made under the 26, 2015. After reviewing the results of Processors in Federal Waters Off the
provisions of 40 CFR part 53, as those tests and other information Washington and Oregon Coast (Permit
amended on October 26, 2015 (80 FR submitted by the applicant, EPA has
65291–65468). Number WAG520000)
determined, in accordance with part 53,
The new reference method for CO is that these methods should be designated AGENCY: Environmental Protection
an automated method (analyzer) as a reference or equivalent method. Agency (EPA).
utilizing a measurement principle based As a designated reference or ACTION: Notice of re-proposal of General
on non-dispersive infrared (NDIR) equivalent method, these methods are Permit.
analysis and is identified as follows: acceptable for use by states and other air
RFCA–0317–244, ‘‘Kentek Mezus SUMMARY: The Environmental Protection
monitoring agencies under the
Model 310 Carbon Monoxide Analyzer’’ Agency (EPA) Region 10 re-proposes a
requirements of 40 CFR part 58,
non-dispersive infrared (NDIR) analyzer National Pollutant Discharge
operated in the measurement range of Ambient Air Quality Surveillance. For
such purposes, each method must be Elimination System (NPDES) General
0–50 ppm, with 0.5 mm, 47 mm Permit for Offshore Seafood Processors
diameter Teflon® filter installed, used in strict accordance with the
operation or instruction manual in Federal Waters off the Washington
operated at any ambient temperatures and Oregon Coast (Permit Number
between 20 °C and 30 °C, at nominal associated with the method and subject
to any specifications and limitations WAG520000). On August 24, 2015, EPA
input line voltages of 110 VAC or 220 released a draft NPDES General Permit
VAC and frequencies of 50 to 60 Hz, (e.g., configuration or operational
settings) specified in the designated for public review. The public comment
with temperature and pressure period closed on October 8, 2015. Based
compensation, at a nominal sampling method description (see the
identification of the method above). on the comments received, EPA has
flow rate of 800 cc/min, and operated made revisions to the draft General
according to the Kentek Mezus 310 CO Use of the method also should be in
general accordance with the guidance Permit. EPA is re-proposing a revised
User’s Instruction Manual. draft General Permit, revised Fact Sheet
This application for a reference and recommendations of applicable
sections of the ‘‘Quality Assurance and a revised Biological Evaluation.
method determination for this CO
Handbook for Air Pollution EPA is only accepting comments on
method was received by the Office of
Measurement Systems, Volume I,’’ EPA/ permit conditions that are different from
Research and Development on May 25,
600/R–94/038a and ‘‘Quality Assurance those proposed in the draft General
2016. This analyzer is commercially
available from the applicant, Kentek Handbook for Air Pollution Permit that was issued for review and
Environmental Technology, Hanshin S Measurement Systems, Volume II, comment on August 24, 2015.
Meca Room #526, 65 Techbi 3-ro, Ambient Air Quality Monitoring Specifically, EPA seeks public
Yuseong-gu, Daejeon, Republic of Korea, Program,’’ EPA–454/B–13–003, (both comment on the following proposed
34016. available at http://www.epa.gov/ttn/ changes: A seasonal prohibition on
The new equivalent method for NO2 amtic/qalist.html). Provisions wastewater discharges in waters
is an automated method (analyzer) concerning modification of such shallower than 100 meters in depth and
utilizing a measurement principle based methods by users are specified under a year-round discharge prohibition over
on cavity attenuated phase shift (CAPS) Section 2.8 (Modifications of Methods the Heceta/Stonewall Banks complex;
spectroscopy and is identified as by Users) of Appendix C to 40 CFR part clarification on the jurisdiction of the
follows: 58. General Permit; the addition of a Best
EQNA–0217–242, ‘‘Ecotech Serinus Management Practice (BMP) that vessels
Consistent or repeated noncompliance
60 NO2 CAPS (Cavity Attenuated Phase be moving while discharging in order to
with any of these conditions should be
Shift) Analyzer’’ operated at aid dispersion of the discharge;
reported to: Director, Exposure Methods
temperatures between 20 °C and 45 °C, clarification of terminology used in the
and Measurement Division (MD–E205–
a line voltage between 80V and 260V, General Permit; clarification of the sea
01), National Exposure Research
and with or without any of the surface monitoring requirements;
Laboratory, U.S. Environmental
following options: Rack mounts, provisions to mitigate impact to
Protection Agency, Research Triangle
internal pump, internal permeation seabirds; updates to the standard
Park, North Carolina 27711.
device, high pressure calibration ports, NPDES language and conditions;
Designation of these reference and revisions to the Notice of Intent (NOI)
Ethernet output. The following menu equivalent methods is intended to assist
choices must be selected: Control for permit coverage; revisions to the
the States in establishing and operating Annual Report; and other factors that
Loop—Enabled; Diagnostic Mode— their air quality surveillance systems
Operate; Pres/Temp/Flow the EPA considered prior to re-
under 40 CFR part 58. Questions proposing this draft General Permit
Compensation—Enabled; Span concerning the commercial availability based on comments received (i.e.,
asabaliauskas on DSKBBXCHB2PROD with NOTICES
Compensation—Disabled, and operated or technical aspects of the method
according to the Serinus 60 User effluent monitoring, harmful algal
should be directed to the applicant. blooms and scientific study sites).
Manual.
This application for an equivalent Dated: May 17, 2017. DATES: The public comment period for
method determination for this NO2 Jennifer Orme-Zavaleta, the re-proposed General Permit for
method was received by the Office of Director, National Exposure Research Offshore Seafood Processors in Federal
Research and Development on January Laboratory. Waters off the Washington and Oregon
11, 2017. This analyzer is commercially [FR Doc. 2017–12738 Filed 6–16–17; 8:45 am] Coast will be 45 days from the date of
available from the applicant, Ecotech BILLING CODE 6560–50–P publication of this Notice. Comments
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| Action | Notice of the designation of one new reference method and one new equivalent method 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 | 82 FR 27816 |
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