Rule2023-04956
Testing Provisions for Air Emission Sources
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March 29, 2023
Effective
May 30, 2023
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Abstract
This action promulgates corrections and updates to regulations for source testing of emissions under various rules. This final rule includes corrections to typographical and technical errors, updates to outdated procedures, and revisions to add clarity and consistency with other monitoring requirements. The revisions will improve the quality of data but will not impose new substantive requirements on source owners or operators.
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[Federal Register Volume 88, Number 60 (Wednesday, March 29, 2023)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 18396-18423]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2023-04956]
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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
40 CFR Parts 51, 60, and 63
[EPA-HQ-OAR-2020-0556; FRL-8335-02-OAR]
RIN 2060-AV35
Testing Provisions for Air Emission Sources
AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).
ACTION: Final rule.
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SUMMARY: This action promulgates corrections and updates to regulations
for source testing of emissions under various rules. This final rule
includes corrections to typographical and technical errors, updates to
outdated procedures, and revisions to add clarity and consistency with
other monitoring requirements. The revisions will improve the quality
of data but will not impose new substantive requirements on source
owners or operators.
DATES: This rule is effective on May 30, 2023. The incorporation by
reference of certain material listed in the rule is approved by the
Director of the Federal Register on May 30, 2023. The incorporation by
reference of certain other material listed in the rule was approved by
the Director of the Federal Register as of March 18, 2008, April 16,
2012, and May 15, 2015.
ADDRESSES: The EPA has established a docket for this action under
Docket ID No. EPA-HQ-OAR-2020-0556. All documents in the docket are
listed on the <a href="http://www.regulations.gov">www.regulations.gov</a> website. Although listed in the
index, some information is not publicly available, e.g., confidential
business information or other information whose disclosure is
restricted by statute. Certain other material, such as copyrighted
material, is not placed on the internet and will be publicly available
only in hard copy. Publicly available docket materials are available
electronically through <a href="http://www.regulations.gov">www.regulations.gov</a>.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Mrs. Lula H. Melton, Office of Air
Quality Planning and Standards, Air Quality Assessment Division (E143-
02), Environmental Protection Agency, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711;
telephone number: (919) 541-2910; fax number: (919) 541-0516; email
address: <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#97faf2fbe3f8f9b9fbe2fbf6d7f2e7f6b9f0f8e1"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="a3cec6cfd7cccd8dcfd6cfc2e3c6d3c28dc4ccd5">[email protected]</span></a>.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The supplementary information in this
preamble is organized as follows:
I. General Information
A. Does this action apply to me?
B. What action is the agency taking?
C. Judicial Review
II. Background
III. Incorporation by Reference
IV. Summary of Amendments
A. Method 201A of Appendix M of Part 51
B. General Provisions (Subpart A) of Part 60
C. Standards of Performance for New Residential Wood Heaters
(Subpart AAA) of Part 60
D. Standards of Performance for New Residential Wood Heaters,
New Residential Hydronic Heaters, and Forced-Air Furnaces (Subpart
QQQQ) of Part 60
E. Method 1 of Appendix A-1 of Part 60
F. Method 4 of Appendix A-3 of Part 60
G. Method 7 of Appendix A-4 of Part 60
H. Method 19 of Appendix A-7 of Part 60
I. Method 25 of Appendix A-7 of Part 60
J. Method 25C of Appendix A-7 of Part 60
K. Method 26 of Appendix A-8 of Part 60
L. Performance Specification 1 of Appendix B of Part 60
M. Performance Specification 2 of Appendix B of Part 60
N. Performance Specification 4B of Appendix B of Part 60
O. Performance Specification 6 of Appendix B of Part 60
P. Performance Specification 12A of Appendix B of Part 60
Q. Performance Specification 16 of Appendix B of Part 60
R. Procedure 1 of Appendix F of Part 60
S. Procedure 5 of Appendix F of Part 60
T. General Provisions (Subpart A) of Part 63
U. National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants From
the Pulp and Paper Industry (Subpart S) of Part 63
V. National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants From
Hazardous Waste Combustors (Subpart EEE) of Part 63
W. National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants:
Paper and Other Web Coating (Subpart JJJJ) of Part 63
X. National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants for
Stationary Reciprocating Internal Combustion Engines (Subpart ZZZZ)
of Part 63
Y. National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants:
Engine Test Cells/Stands Residual Risk and Technology Review
(Subpart PPPPP) of Part 63
Z. National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants:
Coal- and Oil-Fired Electric Utility Steam Generating Units (Subpart
UUUUU) of Part 63
AA. Method 315 of Appendix A of Part 63
BB. Method 323 of Appendix A of Part 63
V. Public Comments on the Proposed Rule
VI. Statutory and Executive Order Reviews
A. Executive Order 12866: Regulatory Planning and Review and
Executive Order 13563: Improving Regulation and Regulatory Review
B. Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA)
C. Regulatory Flexibility Act (RFA)
D. Unfunded Mandates Reform Act (UMRA)
E. Executive Order 13132: Federalism
F. Executive Order 13175: Consultation and Coordination With
Indian Tribal Governments
G. Executive Order 13045: Protection of Children From
Environmental Health Risks and Safety Risks
H. Executive Order 13211: Actions Concerning Regulations That
Significantly Affect Energy Supply, Distribution or Use
I. National Technology Transfer and Advancement Act and 1 CFR
Part 51
J. Executive Order 12898: Federal Actions To Address
Environmental Justice in Minority Populations and Low-Income
Populations
K. Congressional Review Act (CRA)
I. General Information
A. Does this action apply to me?
The amendments promulgated in this final rule apply to industries
that are subject to the current provisions of 40 CFR parts 51, 60, and
63. We did not list all the specific affected industries or their North
American Industry Classification System (NAICS) codes herein since
there are many affected
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sources in numerous NAICS categories. If you have any questions
regarding the applicability of this action to a particular entity,
consult either the air permitting authority for the entity or your EPA
Regional representative as listed in 40 CFR 63.13.
B. What action is the agency taking?
We are promulgating corrections and revisions to source test
methods, performance specifications (PS), and associated regulations.
The revisions correct typographical and technical errors, provide
updates to testing procedures, and add clarity and consistency among
monitoring requirements.
C. Judicial Review
Under section 307(b)(1) of the Clean Air Act (CAA), judicial review
of this final rule is available by filing a petition for review in the
United States Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit by
May 30, 2023. Under section 307(d)(7)(B) of the CAA, only an objection
to this final rule that was raised with reasonable specificity during
the period for public comment can be raised during judicial review.
Moreover, under section 307(b)(2) of the CAA, the requirements that are
the subject of this final rule may not be challenged later in civil or
criminal proceedings brought by the EPA to enforce these requirements.
II. Background
The EPA catalogs errors and corrections, as well as necessary
revisions to test methods, performance specifications, and associated
regulations in 40 CFR parts 51, 60, and 63 and periodically updates and
revises these provisions. The most recent updates and revisions were
proposed on April 26, 2022 (87 FR 24488). The public comment period for
the present proposed revisions ended June 27, 2022, and 11 comment
letters were received from the public. This final rule was developed
based on public comments that the agency received on the proposed rule.
III. Incorporation by Reference
The EPA is incorporating by reference two ASTM International (ASTM)
standards. Specifically, the EPA has incorporated ASTM D6216-20, which
covers the procedure for certifying continuous opacity monitors and
includes design and performance specifications, test procedures, and
quality assurance (QA) requirements to ensure that continuous opacity
monitors meet minimum design and calibration requirements necessary for
accurate opacity monitoring measurements in regulatory environmental
opacity monitoring applications subject to 10 percent or higher opacity
standards. The EPA also updated the incorporation by reference for ASTM
D6784, a test method for elemental, oxidized, particle-bound, and total
mercury in emissions from stationary sources, from the 2002 version to
the 2016 version. This update applies to incorporations by reference in
40 CFR part 60, appendix B, Performance Specification 12A for
continuous monitoring of mercury emissions. The EPA updated the
incorporations by reference in 40 CFR part 63 for use of ASTM D6784
under table 5 and appendix A of Subpart UUUUU, for mercury emissions
measurement and monitoring. Both the ASTM D6216-20 and ASTM D6784-16
standards were developed and adopted by the ASTM International. The
ASTM standards may be obtained from <a href="http://www.astm.org">www.astm.org</a> or from the ASTM at
100 Barr Harbor Drive, P.O. Box C700, West Conshohocken, PA 19428-2959.
The EPA also is incorporating by reference the Standard Methods
Committee Method 5210 Biochemical Oxygen Demand (BOD) from ``Standard
Methods for the Examination of Waste and Wastewater.'' This standard is
acceptable as an alternative to method 405.1 and is available from the
Standards Method Committee at <a href="http://www.standardmethods.org">www.standardmethods.org</a> or by telephone
at (844) 232-3707.
The EPA also made specific modifications to requirements in an
existing incorporation by reference, the ASTM E2515-11 test method. The
stipulations modify the post-test leak check procedures as well as add
procedures for performing leak checks during a sampling run.
The following standards are already currently incorporated in the
location where they appear in the rule: ANSI/ASME PTC 19.10-1981, ASTM-
D6348-03. ASTM-D6348-03(R2010), ASTM-D6522-00 (2005).
IV. Summary of Amendments
A. Method 201A of Appendix M of Part 51
In method 201A, the erroneous equation 25 in section 12.5 is
corrected.
B. General Provisions (Subpart A) of Part 60
In the General Provisions of part 60, Sec. 60.17(h) is revised to
add ASTM D6216-20 and D6784-16 to the list of incorporations by
reference and to re-number the remaining consensus standards that are
incorporated by reference in alpha-numeric order.
C. Standards of Performance for New Residential Wood Heaters (Subpart
AAA) of Part 60
Subpart AAA is amended to add stipulations for use of the ASTM
E2515-11 test method. The stipulations modify the post-test leak check
procedures as well as add procedures for performing leak checks during
a sampling run. The stipulations to ASTM E2515-11 are necessary as we
have learned that the quality assurance/quality control (QA/QC)
requirements for leak tests required by ASTM E2515-11, section 9.6.5.1
are not sufficient to provide assurance of the sampling system
integrity. Additionally, the language of ASTM E2515-11, section 9.6.5.1
currently allows for averaging the particulate matter (PM) results from
a non-leaking sampling system with those from a leaking sampling
system, which effectively reduces reported PM emissions by as much as
half, rendering the test method inappropriate for compliance
determination.
We revised the language in Sec. 60.534(c) and developed new
language to replace ASTM E2515-11, section 9.6.5.1 by adding Sec.
60.534(c)(1), which specifies appropriate post-test leak check
procedures and in Sec. 60.534(c)(2) by adding procedures for
performing leak checks during a sampling run. These modifications bring
appropriate QA/QC requirements to PM measurements required by the rule
and eliminate opportunity for emissions test results to be considered
valid when a leaking sampling system allows dilution of the PM
sample(s). This language was amended slightly based on comments
received to further clarify that sample volume collected during the
process of conducting leak checks during a test run is not to be
included in the overall sampling volume as it would dilute the
collected sample volume were it treated in that manner.
In Sec. 60.534(d), the first hour PM emissions measurements are to
be conducted using a separate ASTM E2515-11 sampling train operated
concurrently with the paired ASTM E2515-11 sampling trains used in
compliance PM sampling. In this manner, the first hour PM emissions
will be collected appropriately, and the compliance test measurements
will not be impacted by a sampling pause for filter replacement at the
1-hour mark.
The regulatory language in Sec. 60.539b(b) is revised to include
General Provisions that were added to Sec. 60.8(f)(2) (81 FR 59801,
August 30, 2016) and were inadvertently exempted from inclusion in
subpart AAA as that rule, as promulgated in 2015, exempted
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Sec. 60.8(f) in its entirety. The exemption promulgated in subpart AAA
at Sec. 60.539b(b) was intended to exempt those affected sources from
Sec. 60.8(f), which, at the time, consisted of what is now currently
Sec. 60.8(f)(1) and is specific to compliance testing results
consisting of the arithmetic mean of three replicate tests. These
modifications will ensure that emissions test reporting includes all
data necessary to assess and assure the quality of the reported
emissions data and appropriately describes and identifies the specific
unit covered by the emissions test report. Since compliance tests in
this category consist of a single test, the original regulatory
exemption to the General Provisions of Sec. 60.8(f)(1) is retained.
D. Standards of Performance for New Residential Wood Heaters, New
Residential Hydronic Heaters, and Forced-Air Furnaces (Subpart QQQQ) of
Part 60
The erroneous PM emission limits in g/MJ in Sec. 60.5474(b)(2),
(3) and (6) are corrected.
In addition, subpart QQQQ is amended to add stipulations for use of
the ASTM E2515-11 test method. The stipulations modify the post-test
leak check procedures as well as add procedures for performing leak
checks during a sampling run. The stipulations to ASTM E2515-11 are
necessary as we have learned that the QA/QC requirements for leak tests
required by ASTM E2515-11, section 9.6.5.1 are not sufficient to
provide assurance of the sampling system integrity. Additionally, the
language of ASTM E2515-11, section 9.6.5.1 currently allows for
averaging the PM results from a non-leaking sampling system with those
from a leaking sampling system, which effectively reduces reported PM
emissions by as much as half, rendering the test method inappropriate
for compliance determination. The language in Sec. 60.5476(c)(5) and
(6) is removed and the paragraphs are reserved.
We revised the language in Sec. 60.5476(f) and developed new
language to replace ASTM E2515-11, section 9.6.5.1 by adding Sec.
60.5476(f)(1), which specifies appropriate post-test leak check
procedures and in Sec. 60.5476(f)(2) by adding procedures for
performing leak checks during a sampling run. These modifications bring
appropriate QA/QC requirements to PM measurements required by the rule
and eliminate opportunity for emissions test results to be considered
valid when a leaking sampling system allows dilution of the PM
sample(s). This language was amended slightly based on comments
received to further clarify that sample volume collected during the
process of conducting leak checks during a test run should not be
included in the overall sampling volume as it would dilute the
collected sample volume were it treated in that manner.
In Sec. 60.5476(f), we are also requiring that first hour PM
emissions measurements be conducted using a separate ASTM E2515-11
sampling train operated concurrently with the paired ASTM E2515-11
sampling trains used in compliance PM sampling. In this manner, the
first hour PM emissions will be collected appropriately, and the
compliance test measurements will not be impacted by a sampling pause
for filter replacement at the one-hour mark. In Sec. 60.5476(f), we
incorporated language about filter type and size acceptance currently
in Sec. 60.5476(c)(5). Additionally, we removed language relating to
EN 303-5 currently found in Sec. 60.5476(f).
The regulatory language in Sec. 60.5483(b) is revised to include
General Provisions that were added to Sec. 60.8(f)(2) (81 FR 59801,
August 30, 2016) and were inadvertently exempted from subpart QQQQ as
that rule, as promulgated in 2015, exempted Sec. 60.8(f) in its
entirety. The exemption promulgated in subpart QQQQ at Sec. 60.5483(b)
was intended for those affected sources subject to Sec. 60.8(f),
which, at the time, consisted of what is currently Sec. 60.8(f)(1) and
is specific to compliance testing results consisting of the arithmetic
mean of three replicate tests. These modifications ensure that
emissions test reporting includes all data necessary to assess and
assure the quality of the reported emissions data and appropriately
describes and identifies the specific unit covered by the emissions
test report. Since compliance tests in this category consist of a
single test, the original regulatory exemption to the General
Provisions of Sec. 60.8(f)(1) is retained.
In subpart QQQQ, in method 28WHH, in section 13.8, the erroneous CO
calculation instructions for equation 23 are corrected to include the
summation of CO emissions over four test categories instead of three.
E. Method 1 of Appendix A-1 of Part 60
In method 1, the heading in section 11.5.1 is moved to 11.5, and
the word ``procedure'' is moved to the first sentence in section 11.5.1
for clarity. Section 11.5.2 is revised to clearly specify the number of
traverse points that must be used for sampling and velocity
measurements once a directional flow-sensing probe procedure has been
used to demonstrate that an alternative measurement site is acceptable.
The last sentence of section 11.5.2, which appears unclear as to what
``same traverse point number and locations'' it is referring, is
revised to instead specify the ``same minimum of 40 traverse points for
circular ducts and 42 points for rectangular ducts'' that are used in
the alternative measurement procedure of section 11.5.3.
Also, table 1-2 is revised to correct the erroneous requirement
that calls for 99.9 percent of stack diameter from the inside wall to
the traverse point to 98.9 percent.
F. Method 4 of Appendix A-3 of Part 60
In method 4, table 4-3 is formatted correctly.
G. Method 7 of Appendix A-4 of Part 60
In method 7, section 10.1.3 is revised to change the word
``should'' to ``shall'' in the last sentence because the difference
between the calculated concentration values and the actual
concentrations are required to be less than 7 percent for all
standards.
H. Method 19 of Appendix A-7 of Part 60
In method 19, the erroneous equation 19-5 is corrected.
I. Method 25 of Appendix A-7 of Part 60
In method 25, a record and report section (section 12.9) was added
to confirm that the quality control (QC) is successfully performed.
Also, the erroneous figure 25-6 is corrected.
J. Method 25C of Appendix A-7 of Part 60
In method 25C, in response to a comment, the first sentence in
section 9.1 is corrected to read, ``If the 3-year average annual
rainfall is greater than 20 inches, verify that landfill gas sample
contains less than 20 percent N<INF>2</INF> or 5 percent
O<INF>2</INF>.'' Also, the nomenclature in section 12.1 for
C<INF>N2</INF> and C<INF>mN2</INF> is revised to provide clarity. More
specifically, C<INF>N2</INF> is changed from ``N<INF>2</INF>
concentration in the diluted sample gas'' to ``N<INF>2</INF>
concentration in the landfill gas sample,'' and the C<INF>mN2</INF> is
changed from ``Measured N<INF>2</INF> concentration, fraction in
landfill gas'' to ``Measured N<INF>2</INF> concentration, diluted
landfill gas sample.''
K. Method 26 of Appendix A-8 of Part 60
In method 26, erroneous equations 26-4 and 26-5 in sections 12.4
and 12.5, respectively, are revised to be consistent with the
nomenclature in section 12.1.
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L. Performance Specification 1 of Appendix B of Part 60
In Performance Specification 1, references to ASTM D6216-12 (in
sections 2.1, 3.1, 6.1, 8.1(1), (2)(iii), and (3)(ii), 8.2(1) through
(3), 9.0, 12.1, 13.1, 13.2, and 16.0, reference 8) are replaced with
ASTM D6216-20. Note: If the initial certification of the continuous
opacity monitoring system (COMS) has already occurred using D6216-98,
D6216-03, D6216-07, or D6216-12, it will not be necessary to recertify
using D6216-20.
Also, in Performance Specification 1, section 8.1(2)(iii) is
revised by removing the next to the last sentence, which reads, ``The
opacities of the two locations or paths may be measured at different
times but must represent the same process operating conditions,''
because the statement is confusing and unclear; furthermore, it is
unlikely that one would achieve the same conditions at two different
times.
M. Performance Specification 2 of Appendix B of Part 60
In Performance Specification 2, in section 8.3.3, a sentence is
added to clarify that during a calibration, the reference gas is to be
introduced into the sampling system prior to any sample conditioning or
filtration equipment and must pass through as much of the probe as is
practical. In section 12.5, minor revisions are made to clarify that
relative accuracy (RA) test results are expressed as a percent of
emission rate or concentration (units of the applicable standard) and
the definition of the average reference method (RM) value for Equation
2-6.
N. Performance Specification 4B of Appendix B of Part 60
The entire Performance Specification 4B is updated to the
Environmental Monitoring Management Council (EMMC) methods format used
for all other performance specifications. In response to comment, some
of the references to other sections are replaced with text.
O. Performance Specification 6 of Appendix B of Part 60
In Performance Specification 6, section 13.2 is revised to
specifically state the relative accuracy criteria including significant
figures. On October 7, 2020 (85 FR 63394), we revised section 13.2 of
Performance Specification 6 to make the relative accuracy calculations
and criteria consistent with Performance Specification 2 and offer an
alternate calculation and criterion for low emission concentration/rate
situations; however, we neglected to specifically cite the alternate
relative accuracy criterion from Performance Specification 2 for low
emission sources and to ensure consistency with Performance
Specification 2 with regard to significant figures in the relative
accuracy criteria. In response to comment, we are adding ``you may
elect to'' to the last sentence in section 13.2 to clarify that the 10%
RA is an option as opposed to a requirement.
P. Performance Specification 12A of Appendix B of Part 60
We are revising the references (in sections 8.4.2, 8.4.4, 8.4.5,
8.4.6.1, and 17.5 and the footnote to Figure 12A-3) to ASTM D6784,
Standard Test Method for Elemental, Oxidized, Particle-Bound and Total
Mercury in Flue Gas Generated from Coal-Fired Stationary Sources
(Ontario Hydro Method), to update them from the 2002 version to the
latest version, which was authorized in 2016.
The capabilities of mercury CEMS have improved since initial
deployment to support regulations over a decade ago. Therefore, we are
revising section 13.3 to modify the alternative relative accuracy
criterion such that: (1) it applies only at mercury concentrations less
than 2.5 [micro]g/scm and (2) the difference between the average
reference method and CEMS values added to the confidence coefficient is
now 0.5 [micro]g/scm. This revised criterion is consistent with
revisions that we made to the mercury monitoring requirements in 40 CFR
part 63, subpart UUUUU (81 FR 20172, April 6, 2016).
Q. Performance Specification 16 of Appendix B of Part 60
In Performance Specification 16, several corrections and
modifications are made to clarify the intent of the requirements. In
section 1.1, the language is revised to make it clear that if a PEMS
(predictive emission monitoring system) contains a diluent component,
then the diluent component must be tested as well. Also, in section
1.1, the language referring to PS-17 is removed because PS-17 was not
promulgated.
In sections 3.11 and 3.12, language is added to define commonly
used acronyms, and in section 3.12, the language is corrected to
indicate that the relative accuracy test audit (RATA) is to be
conducted as specified in section 8.2.
In section 9.1, the QA/QC Summary chart is corrected to reflect the
language found in section 2.2, which indicates that the relative
accuracy audit (RAA) is required on all PEMS and not just those
classified as compliance PEMS. The QA/QC Summary Chart is also modified
to align the criteria for a RAA with that found in section 13.5.
In section 9.4, we proposed to correct the language stating a RATA
is to be conducted at the normal operating level to indicate the RATA
is to be conducted as specified in section 8.2. Also in section 9.4, we
proposed to remove the statement that the statistical tests in section
8.3 are not required for the yearly RATA. However, based on public
comment, we are not making any revisions to section 9.4 at this time.
In section 12.3.2, we proposed to remove the alternative criteria
language because it does not apply to F-factor determinations. However,
based on public comment, we have decided not to make changes to section
12.3.2 at this time.
In sections 13.1 and 13.5, the language is modified to add the
corresponding alternative criteria in units of lb/mmBtu. Although, we
did not propose a change in the criteria for applying the 2 ppm
difference in the proposed rule, we agree with a public comment that
the 20 ppm criteria in section 13.5 should be the same as the 10 ppm
criteria in section 13.1, so section 13.5 is revised to reflect this.
R. Procedure 1 of Appendix F of Part 60
In Procedure 1, in section 4.1, a sentence is added to clarify that
during a calibration, the reference gas is to be introduced into the
sampling system prior to any sample conditioning or filtration
equipment and must pass through as much of the probe as is practical.
Section 5.2.3(2) is modified to refine the alternative cylinder gas
audit (CGA) criteria in response to the use of analyzers with lower
span values. In section 6.2, to provide clarity and clear up any
confusion, the language referring to the relevant performance
specification is removed, and the language referring to the use of
equation 1-1 is inserted.
S. Procedure 5 of Appendix F of Part 60
Regulated entities have pointed out that we did not include
criteria for the system integrity check required in Procedure 5. In
section 2.5, we clarified that ongoing daily calibration of the Hg CEMS
must be conducted using elemental mercury reference gas. This is
consistent with revisions that we made to the Hg monitoring
requirements in 40 CFR part 63, subpart UUUUU (81 FR 20172, April 6,
2016). We revised the title of section 4.0 and added section 4.4 to
explain more explicitly the procedure for conducting the system
integrity check as well as to provide the criteria for passing the
check. In response to
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comment, we changed ``calendar'' days to ``operating'' days in the
first sentence in section 4.4 to provide harmonization with the Mercury
Air Toxics Standards (MATS) Rule (40 CFR part 63, subpart UUUUU). Also,
in response to comment, we revised the acceptance criteria for the
system integrity check in section 4.4 to better comport with the MATS
Rule. The acceptance criteria for the system integrity check now reads
``The absolute value of the difference between the Hg CEMS output
response and the reference gas must be less than or equal to 10.0
percent of the reference gas value or 0.8 [micro]g/scm.''
In section 5.1.3, to add clarity, we inserted language referring to
equation 1-1 of Procedure 1 for calculating relative accuracy.
T. General Provisions (Subpart A) of Part 63
In the General Provisions of part 63, Sec. 63.14 is revised to:
(1) add ASTM D6784-16 to paragraph (h) and (2) add ``Standard Methods
for the Examination of Waste and Wastewater'' method 5210 to paragraph
(u).
U. National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants From the
Pulp and Paper Industry (Subpart S) of Part 63
In subpart S, the existing reference in 40 CFR 63.457(c)(4) to
method 405.1 of part 136 of chapter 40 for the measurement of
biochemical oxygen demand (BOD) is no longer valid, as method 405.1 was
withdrawn in 2007. It was replaced with Biochemical Oxygen Demand
Standard Methods 5210 B (72 FR 11199, March 12, 2007), which has been
previously approved in test plans for measuring BOD to demonstrate
compliance with the requirements of subpart S. In Sec. 63.457(c)(4),
the reference to method 405.1 is replaced with reference to method
5210B. The parent method, method 5210, which includes method 5210B, is
also incorporated by reference in 40 CFR 63.14.
V. National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants From
Hazardous Waste Combustors (Subpart EEE) of Part 63
In the appendix to subpart EEE, the erroneous language regarding an
Interference Response Test in the introductory paragraph of section 5
is removed, and section 5.3 in its entirety is removed.
W. National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants: Paper and
Other Web Coating (Subpart JJJJ) of Part 63
In 2009, revisions were made to Sec. 63.3360(e)(1)(viii) to
clarify that the results of method 25 or method 25A were being used to
determine ``total organic volatile matter'' (85 FR 41276). At the time,
the use of the terminology ``total gaseous non-methane organic volatile
organic matter'' in Sec. 63.3360(e)(1)(vi) was overlooked. We are
revising Sec. 63.3360(e)(1)(vi) by removing the term ``non-methane''
to be consistent with Sec. 63.3360(e)(1)(viii).
X. National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants for
Stationary Reciprocating Internal Combustion Engines (Subpart ZZZZ) of
Part 63
We have received multiple inquiries regarding the requirements in
table 4 of Subpart ZZZZ that are used to measure the exhaust gas
moisture when measuring the concentration of carbon monoxide (CO),
formaldehyde, or total hydrocarbon (THC) to demonstrate compliance with
the rule. It was first pointed out that it is not always necessary to
measure that exhaust gas moisture when measuring CO. We are adding
language to all three sections of table 4 stating that that the
moisture measurement is only necessary when needed to correct the CO,
formaldehyde, THC and/or O<INF>2</INF> measurements to a dry basis.
Y. National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants: Engine
Test Cells/Stands Residual Risk and Technology Review (Subpart PPPPP)
of Part 63
In subpart PPPPP, the existing erroneous statement in Sec.
63.9306(d)(2)(iv) is corrected to read, ``Using a pressure sensor with
measurement sensitivity of 0.002 inches water, check gauge calibration
quarterly and transducer calibration monthly.'' Also, in subpart PPPPP,
the existing erroneous statement in Sec. 63.9322(a)(1) is corrected to
read, ``The capture system meets the criteria in Method 204 of appendix
M to 40 CFR part 51 for a permanent total enclosure (PE) and directs
all the exhaust gases from the enclosure to an add-on control device.''
Z. National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants: Coal- and
Oil-Fired Electric Utility Steam Generating Units (Subpart UUUUU) of
Part 63
We are revising the references in sections 4.1.1.5 and 4.1.1.5.1 in
subpart UUUUU, appendix A, to ASTM Method D6784, Standard Test Method
for Elemental, Oxidized, Particle-Bound and Total Mercury in Flue Gas
Generated from Coal-Fired Stationary Sources (Ontario Hydro Method), to
update them from the 2002 version to the latest version, which was
authorized in 2016. In table 5, we are adding ASTM Method D6784-16 as a
mercury testing option as it was inadvertently left out previously.
AA. Method 315 of Appendix A of Part 63
Section 16.2 is mislabeled as section 6.2 and is corrected.
BB. Method 323 of Appendix A of Part 63
In method 323, sections 10.1 and 10.3 are revised to require best
laboratory practices. The nomenclature in section 12.1 is revised to
include ``b,'' which is the intercept of the calibration curve at zero
concentration and revise K<INF>c</INF>. These additions are necessary
because equation 323-5 in section 12.6 is revised to reflect changes in
calibration procedures for calculating the mass of formaldehyde.
V. Public Comments on the Proposed Rule
Eleven comment letters were received from the public on the
proposed rule. The public comments and the agency's responses are
summarized in the Response to Comments document located in the docket
for this rule. See the ADDRESSES section of this preamble.
VI. Statutory and Executive Order Reviews
Additional information about these statutes and Executive orders
can be found at <a href="https://www.epa.gov/laws-regulations/laws-and-executive-orders">https://www.epa.gov/laws-regulations/laws-and-executive-orders</a>.
A. Executive Order 12866: Regulatory Planning and Review and Executive
Order 13563: Improving Regulation and Regulatory Review
This action is not a significant regulatory action and was,
therefore, not submitted to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB)
for review.
B. Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA)
This action does not impose an information collection burden under
the PRA. The amendments to test methods, performance specifications,
and testing regulations only make corrections, updates, and
clarifications to existing testing methodology.
C. Regulatory Flexibility Act (RFA)
I certify that this action will not have a significant economic
impact on a substantial number of small entities
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under the RFA. This action will not impose any requirements on small
entities. This final rule will not impose emission measurement
requirements beyond those specified in the current regulations, nor
does it change any emission standard.
D. Unfunded Mandates Reform Act (UMRA)
This action does not contain any unfunded mandate as described in
UMRA, 2 U.S.C. 1531-1538, and does not significantly or uniquely affect
small governments. The action imposes no enforceable duty on any state,
local, or tribal governments or the private sector.
E. Executive Order 13132: Federalism
This action does not have federalism implications. It will not have
substantial direct effects on the states, on the relationship between
the National Government and the states, or on the distribution of power
and responsibilities among the various levels of government.
F. Executive Order 13175: Consultation and Coordination With Indian
Tribal Governments
This action does not have tribal implications, as specified in
Executive Order 13175. This action corrects and updates existing
testing regulations. Thus, Executive Order 13175 does not apply to this
action.
G. Executive Order 13045: Protection of Children From Environmental
Health Risks and Safety Risks
The EPA interprets Executive Order 13045 as applying only to those
regulatory actions that concern environmental health or safety risks
that the EPA has reason to believe may disproportionately affect
children, per the definition of ``covered regulatory action'' in
section 2-202 of the Executive order. This action is not subject to
Executive Order 13045 because it does not concern an environmental
health risk or safety risk.
H. Executive Order 13211: Actions Concerning Regulations That
Significantly Affect Energy Supply, Distribution or Use
This action is not subject to Executive Order 13211 because it is
not a significant regulatory action under Executive Order 12866.
I. National Technology Transfer and Advancement Act and 1 CFR Part 51
This action involves technical standards. The EPA used ASTM D6216-
20 for continuous opacity monitors in Performance Specification 1. The
ASTM D6216-20 standard covers the procedure for certifying continuous
opacity monitors and includes design and performance specifications,
test procedures, and QA requirements to ensure that continuous opacity
monitors meet minimum design and calibration requirements, necessary in
part, for accurate opacity monitoring measurements in regulatory
environmental opacity monitoring applications subject to 10 percent or
higher opacity standards. The EPA also updated the version of ASTM
D6784, a test method for elemental, oxidized, particle-bound, and total
mercury in emissions from stationary sources, from the 2002 to 2016
version in the references contained in 40 CFR part 60, appendix B,
Performance Specification 12A, for continuous monitoring of mercury
emissions. The EPA updated the version of ASTM D6784 referenced in
table 5 and appendix A of subpart UUUUU in 40 CFR part 63, for mercury
emissions measurement and monitoring.
The EPA also used the Standard Methods Committee Method 5210
Biochemical Oxygen Demand (BOD) from ``Standard Methods for the
Examination of Water and Wastewater.'' Section B of this standard, 5-
day BOD, is acceptable as an alternative to method 405.1.
The EPA added language to correct a portion of the ASTM E2515-11
test method. The stipulations modified the post-test leak check
procedures as well as added procedures for performing leak checks
during a sampling run. The stipulations to ASTM E2515-11 are necessary
as we have learned that the quality assurance/quality control (QA/QC)
requirements for leak tests required by ASTM E2515-11, section 9.6.5.1
are not sufficient to provide assurance of the sampling system
integrity. Additionally, the language of ASTM E2515-11, section 9.6.5.1
currently allows for averaging the PM results from a non-leaking
sampling system with those from a leaking sampling system which
effectively reduces reported PM emissions by as much as half, rendering
the test method inappropriate for compliance determination.
J. Executive Order 12898: Federal Actions To Address Environmental
Justice in Minority Populations and Low-Income Populations
Executive Order 12898 (59 FR 7629, February 16, 1994) directs
Federal agencies, to the greatest extent practicable and permitted by
law, to make environmental justice part of their mission by identifying
and addressing, as appropriate, disproportionately high and adverse
human health or environmental effects of their programs, policies, and
activities on minority populations (people of color) and low-income
populations.
The EPA believes that this type of action does not concern human
health or environmental conditions and, therefore, cannot be evaluated
with respect to potentially disproportionate and adverse effects on
people of color, low-income populations and/or indigenous peoples
because it does not establish an environmental health or safety
standard. This action corrects, updates, and provides clarity to
existing testing regulations.
K. Congressional Review Act (CRA)
This action is subject to the CRA, and the EPA will submit a rule
report to each house of the Congress and to the Comptroller General of
the United States. This action is not a ``major rule'' as defined by 5
U.S.C. 804(2).
List of Subjects
40 CFR Part 51
Environmental protection, Air pollution control, Performance
specifications, Test methods and procedures.
40 CFR Part 60
Environmental protection, Air pollution control, Incorporation by
reference, Performance specifications, Test methods and procedures.
40 CFR Part 63
Environmental protection, Air pollution control, Incorporation by
reference, Performance specifications, Test methods and procedures.
Michael S. Regan,
Administrator.
For the reasons set forth in the preamble, the Environmental
Protection Agency amends title 40, chapter I of the Code of Federal
Regulations as follows:
PART 51--REQUIREMENTS FOR PREPARATION, ADOPTION, AND SUBMITTAL OF
IMPLEMENTATION PLANS
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1. The authority citation for part 51 continues to read as follows:
Authority: 23 U.S.C. 101; 42 U.S.C. 7401-7671q.
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2. Amend appendix M to part 51 in section 12.5 of method 201A by
revising equation 25 to read as follows:
Appendix M to Part 51--Recommended Test Methods for State
Implementation Plans
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Method 201A--Determination of PM10 and PM2.5 Emissions From Stationary
Sources (Constant Sampling Rate Procedure)
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12.0 Calculations and Data Analysis
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12.5 * * *
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PART 60--STANDARDS OF PERFORMANCE FOR NEW STATIONARY SOURCES
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3. The authority citation of part 60 continues to read as follows:
Authority: 42 U.S.C. 7401 et seq.
Subpart A--General Provisions
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4. Amend Sec. 60.17 by:
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a. Revising paragraphs (h)(182) and (195);
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b. Redesignating paragraphs (h)(196) through (217) as paragraphs
(h)(197) through (218) respectively; and
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c. Adding new paragraph (h)(196).
The revisions and addition read as follows:
Sec. 60.17 Incorporations by reference.
* * * * *
(h) * * *
(182) ASTM D6216-20, Standard Practice for Opacity Monitor
Manufacturers to Certify Conformance with Design and Performance
Specifications, approved September 1, 2020; IBR approved for appendix B
to part 60.
* * * * *
(195) ASTM D6784-02 (Reapproved 2008), Standard Test Method for
Elemental, Oxidized, Particle-Bound and Total Mercury in Flue Gas
Generated from Coal-Fired Stationary Sources (Ontario Hydro Method),
approved April 1, 2008; IBR approved for Sec. 60.56c(b).
(196) ASTM D6784-16, Standard Test Method for Elemental, Oxidized,
Particle-Bound and Total Mercury in Flue Gas Generated from Coal-Fired
Stationary Sources (Ontario Hydro Method), approved March 1, 2016; IBR
approved for appendix B to part 60.
* * * * *
Subpart AAA--Standards of Performance for New Residential Wood
Heaters
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5. Amend Sec. 60.534 by revising paragraphs (c) and (d) to read as
follows:
Sec. 60.534 What test methods and procedures must I use to determine
compliance with the standards and requirements for certification?
* * * * *
(c) For affected wood heaters subject to the 2015 and 2020
particulate matter emission standards specified in Sec. 60.532(a)
through (c), particulate matter emission concentrations must be
measured with ASTM E2515-11 (IBR, see Sec. 60.17) with the following
exceptions: eliminate section 9.6.5.1 of ASTM E2515-11 and perform the
post-test leak checks as described in paragraph (c)(1) of this section.
Additionally, if a component change of either sampling train is needed
during sampling, then perform the leak check specified in paragraph
(c)(2) of this section. Four-inch filters and Teflon membrane filters
or Teflon-coated glass fiber filters may be used in ASTM E2515-11.
(1) Post-test leak check. A leak check of each sampling train is
mandatory at the conclusion of each sampling run before sample
recovery. The leak check must be performed in accordance with the
procedures of ASTM E2515-11, section 9.6.4.1 (IBR, see Sec. 60.17),
except that it must be conducted at a vacuum equal to or greater than
the maximum value reached during the sampling run. If the leakage rate
is found to be no greater than 0.0003 m\3\/min (0.01 cfm) or 4% of the
average sampling rate (whichever is less), the leak check results are
acceptable. If a higher leakage rate is obtained, the sampling run is
invalid.
(2) Leak checks during sample run. If, during a sampling run, a
component (e.g., filter assembly) change becomes necessary, a leak
check must be conducted immediately before the change is made. Record
the sample volume before and after the leak test. The sample volume
collected during any leak checks must not be included in the total
sample volume for the test run. The leak check must be done according
to the procedure outlined in ASTM E2515-11, section 9.6.4.1 (IBR, see
Sec. 60.17), except that it must be done at a vacuum equal to or
greater than the maximum value recorded up to that point in the
sampling run. If the leakage rate is found to be no greater than 0.0003
m\3\/min (0.01 cfm) or 4% of the average sampling rate (whichever is
less), the leak check results are acceptable. If a higher leakage rate
is obtained, the sampling run is invalid.
Note 1 to paragraph (c): Immediately after component changes,
leak checks are optional but highly recommended. If such leak checks
are done, the procedure in paragraph (c)(1) of this section should
be used.
(d) For all tests conducted using ASTM E2515-11 (IBR, see Sec.
60.17), with the exceptions described in paragraphs (c)(1) and (2) of
this section, and pursuant to this section, the manufacturer and
approved test laboratory must also measure the first hour of
particulate matter emissions for each test run by sampling with a
third, identical and independent sampling train operated concurrently
for the first hour of PM paired train compliance testing according to
paragraph (c) of this section. The manufacturer and approved test
laboratory must report the test results from this third train
separately as the first hour emissions.
* * * * *
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6. Amend Sec. 60.539b by revising paragraph (b) to read as follows:
Sec. 60.539b What parts of the General Provisions do not apply to me?
* * * * *
(b) Section 60.8(a), (c), (d), (e), (f)(1), and (g);
* * * * *
Subpart QQQQ--Standards of Performance for New Residential Hydronic
Heaters and Forced-Air Furnaces
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7. Amend Sec. 60.5474 by revising paragraphs (b)(2), (3), and (6) to
read as follows:
Sec. 60.5474 What standards and requirements must I meet and by
when?
* * * * *
(b) * * *
(2) 2020 residential hydronic heater particulate matter emission
limit: 0.10 lb/mmBtu (0.043 g/MJ) heat output per individual burn rate
as determined by the crib wood test methods and procedures in Sec.
60.5476 or an alternative crib wood test method approved by the
Administrator.
(3) 2020 residential hydronic heater cord wood alternative
compliance option for particulate matter emission limit: 0.15 lb/mmBtu
(0.064 g/MJ) heat output per individual burn rate as determined by the
cord wood test methods and procedures in Sec. 60.5476 or an
alternative cord wood test method approved by the Administrator.
* * * * *
(6) 2020 forced-air furnace particulate matter emission limit: 0.15
lb/mmBtu (0.064 g/MJ) heat output per individual burn rate as
determined by the cord wood test methods and procedures in Sec.
60.5476 or cord wood test methods approved by the Administrator.
* * * * *
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8. Amend Sec. 60.5476 by:
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a. Removing paragraphs (c)(5) and (6); and
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b. Revising paragraph (f).
The revision reads as follows:
Sec. 60.5476 What test methods and procedures must I use to determine
compliance with the standards and requirements for certification?
* * * * *
(f) For affected wood heaters subject to the particulate matter
emission standards, particulate matter emission concentrations must be
measured with ASTM E2515-11 (IBR, see Sec. 60.17) with the following
exceptions, eliminate section 9.6.5.1 of ASTM E2515-11 and perform the
post-test leak checks as described in paragraph (f)(1) of this section.
Additionally, if a component change of either sampling train is needed
during sampling, then perform the leak check specified in paragraph
(f)(2) of this section. Four-inch filters and Teflon membrane filters
or Teflon-coated glass fiber filters may be used in ASTM E2515-11. For
all tests conducted using ASTM 2515-11, with the exceptions described
in paragraphs (f)(1) and (2) of this section, the manufacturer and
approved test laboratory must also measure the first hour of
particulate matter emissions for each test run by sampling with a
third, identical and independent sampling train operated concurrently
with the first hour of PM paired train compliance testing. The
manufacturer and approved test laboratory must report the test results
for this third train separately as the first hour emissions.
(1) Post-test leak check. A leak check of each sampling train is
mandatory at the conclusion of each sampling run before sample
recovery. The leak check must be performed in accordance with the
procedures of ASTM E2515-11, section 9.6.4.1 (IBR, see Sec. 60.17),
except that it must be conducted at a vacuum equal to or greater than
the maximum value reached during the sampling run. If the leakage rate
is found to be no greater than 0.0003 m\3\/min (0.01 cfm) or 4% of the
average sampling rate (whichever is less), the leak check results are
acceptable. If a higher leakage rate is obtained, the sampling run is
invalid.
(2) Leak checks during sample run. If, during a sampling run, a
component (e.g., filter assembly) change becomes necessary, a leak
check must be conducted immediately before the change is made. Record
the sample volume before and after the leak test. The sample volume
collected during any leak checks must not be included in the total
sample volume for the test run. The leak check must be done according
to the procedure outlined in ASTM E2515-11, section 9.6.4.1 (IBR, see
Sec. 60.17), except that it must be done at a vacuum equal to or
greater than the maximum value recorded up to that point in the
sampling run. If the leakage rate is found to be no greater than 0.0003
m\3\/min (0.01 cfm) or 4% of the average sampling rate (whichever is
less), the leak check results are acceptable. If a higher leakage rate
is obtained, the sampling run is invalid.
Note 1 to paragraph (f): Immediately after component changes,
leak checks are optional but highly recommended. If such leak checks
are done, the procedure in paragraph (f)(1) of this section should
be used.
* * * * *
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9. Amend Sec. 60.5483 by revising paragraph (b) to read as follows:
Sec. 60.5483 What parts of the General Provisions do not apply to me?
* * * * *
(b) Section 60.8(a), (c), (d), (e), (f)(1), and (g);
* * * * *
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10. Amend appendix A-1 to part 60 by revising sections 11.5, 11.5.1,
and 11.5.2, and table 1-2 under the heading ``17.0 Tables, Diagrams,
Flowcharts, and Validation Data'' in method 1 to read as follows:
Appendix A-1 to Part 60--Test Methods 1 Through 2F
* * * * *
Method 1--Sample and Velocity Traverses for Stationary Sources
* * * * *
11.0 Procedure
* * * * *
11.5 Alternative Measurement Site Selection Procedure. The
alternative site selection procedure may be used to determine the
rotation angles in lieu of the procedure outlined in section 11.4 of
this method.
11.5.1 This alternative procedure applies to sources where
measurement locations are less than 2 equivalent or duct diameters
downstream or less than one-half duct diameter upstream from a flow
disturbance. The alternative should be limited to ducts larger than
24 inches in diameter where blockage and wall effects are minimal. A
directional flow-sensing probe is used to measure pitch and yaw
angles of the gas flow at 40 or more traverse points; the resultant
angle is calculated and compared with acceptable criteria for mean
and standard deviation.
Note: Both the pitch and yaw angles are measured from a line
passing through the traverse point and parallel to the stack axis.
The pitch angle is the angle of the gas flow component in the plane
that INCLUDES the traverse line and is parallel to the stack axis.
The yaw angle is the angle of the gas flow component in the plane
PERPENDICULAR to the traverse line at the traverse point and is
measured from the line passing through the traverse point and
parallel to the stack axis.
11.5.2 Traverse Points. Use a minimum of 40 traverse points for
circular ducts and 42 points for rectangular ducts for the gas flow
angle determinations. Follow the procedure outlined in section 11.3
and table 1-1 or 1-2 of this method for the location and layout of
the traverse points. If the alternative measurement location is
determined to be acceptable according to the criteria in this
alternative procedure, use the same minimum of 40 traverse points
for circular ducts and 42 points for rectangular ducts that were
used in the alternative measurement procedure for future sampling
and velocity measurements.
* * * * *
17.0 Tables, Diagrams, Flowcharts, and Validation Data
* * * * *
Table 1-2--Location of Traverse Points in Circular Stacks
[Percent of stack diameter from inside wall to traverse point]
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Number of traverse points on a diameter
Traverse point number on a diameter ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
2 4 6 8 10 12 14 16 18 20 22 24
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1....................................... 14.6 6.7 4.4 3.2 2.6 2.1 1.8 1.6 1.4 1.3 1.1 1.1
2....................................... 85.4 25.0 14.6 10.5 8.2 6.7 5.7 4.9 4.4 3.9 3.5 3.2
3....................................... ........... 75.0 29.6 19.4 14.6 11.8 9.9 8.5 7.5 6.7 6.0 5.5
4....................................... ........... 93.3 70.4 32.3 22.6 17.7 14.6 12.5 10.9 9.7 8.7 7.9
5....................................... ........... ....... 85.4 67.7 34.2 25.0 20.1 16.9 14.6 12.9 11.6 10.5
6....................................... ........... ....... 95.6 80.6 65.8 35.6 26.9 22.0 18.8 16.5 14.6 13.2
7....................................... ........... ....... ....... 89.5 77.4 64.4 36.6 28.3 23.6 20.4 18.0 16.1
8....................................... ........... ....... ....... 96.8 85.4 75.0 63.4 37.5 29.6 25.0 21.8 19.4
9....................................... ........... ....... ....... ....... 91.8 82.3 73.1 62.5 38.2 30.6 26.2 23.0
10...................................... ........... ....... ....... ....... 97.4 88.2 79.9 71.7 61.8 38.8 31.5 27.2
11...................................... ........... ....... ....... ....... ....... 93.3 85.4 78.0 70.4 61.2 39.3 32.3
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12...................................... ........... ....... ....... ....... ....... 97.9 90.1 83.1 76.4 69.4 60.7 39.8
13...................................... ........... ....... ....... ....... ....... ....... 94.3 87.5 81.2 75.0 68.5 60.2
14...................................... ........... ....... ....... ....... ....... ....... 98.2 91.5 85.4 79.6 73.8 67.7
15...................................... ........... ....... ....... ....... ....... ....... ....... 95.1 89.1 83.5 78.2 72.8
16...................................... ........... ....... ....... ....... ....... ....... ....... 98.4 92.5 87.1 82.0 77.0
17...................................... ........... ....... ....... ....... ....... ....... ....... ....... 95.6 90.3 85.4 80.6
18...................................... ........... ....... ....... ....... ....... ....... ....... ....... 98.6 93.3 88.4 83.9
19...................................... ........... ....... ....... ....... ....... ....... ....... ....... ....... 96.1 91.3 86.8
20...................................... ........... ....... ....... ....... ....... ....... ....... ....... ....... 98.7 94.0 89.5
21...................................... ........... ....... ....... ....... ....... ....... ....... ....... ....... ....... 96.5 92.1
22...................................... ........... ....... ....... ....... ....... ....... ....... ....... ....... ....... 98.9 94.5
23...................................... ........... ....... ....... ....... ....... ....... ....... ....... ....... ....... ....... 96.8
24...................................... ........... ....... ....... ....... ....... ....... ....... ....... ....... ....... ....... 98.9
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11. Amend appendix A-3 to part 60 by revising figure 4-3 under the
heading ``18.0 Tables, Diagrams, Flowcharts, and Validation Data'' in
method 4 to read as follows:
Appendix A-3 to Part 60--Test Methods 4 Through 5I
* * * * *
Method 4--Determination of Moisture Content in Stack Gases
* * * * *
18.0 Tables, Diagrams, Flowcharts, and Validation Data
* * * * *
Figure 4-3 Moisture Field Data Sheet
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12. Amend appendix A-4 to part 60 by revising section 10.1.3 in method
7 to read as follows:
Appendix A-4 to Part 60--Test Methods 6 Through 10B
* * * * *
Method 7--Determination of Nitrogen Oxide Emissions From Stationary
Sources
* * * * *
10.0 Calibration and Standardization
* * * * *
10.1.3 Spectrophotometer Calibration Quality Control. Multiply
the absorbance value obtained for each standard by the K<INF>c</INF>
factor (reciprocal of the least squares slope) to determine the
distance each calibration point lies from the theoretical
calibration line. The difference between the calculated
concentration values and the actual concentrations (i.e., 100, 200,
300, and 400 [mu]g NO<INF>2</INF>) shall be less than 7 percent for
all standards.
* * * * *
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13. Amend appendix A-7 to part 60 by:
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a. Revising equation 19-5 in section 12.2.3.2 in method 19;
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b. In method 25:
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i. Adding sections 12.9 and 12.9.1 through 12.9.16; and
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ii. Revising figure 25-6 under the heading ``17.0 Tables, Diagrams,
Flowcharts, and Validation Data''; and
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c. In method 25C:
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i. Revising section 9.1; and
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ii. Revising the entries ``C<INF>N2</INF>'' and ``C<INF>mN2</INF>'' in
section 12.1.
The revisions and additions read as follows:
Appendix A-7 to Part 60--Test Methods 19 Through 25E
* * * * *
Method 19--Determination of Sulfur Dioxide Removal Efficiency and
Particulate Matter, Sulfur Dioxide, and Nitrogen Oxide Emission Rates
* * * * *
12.0 Data Analysis and Calculations
* * * * *
12.2.3.2 * * *
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Method 25--Determination of Total Gaseous Nonmethane Organic Emissions
as Carbon
* * * * *
12.0 Data Analysis and Calculations
* * * * *
12.9 Record and Report Initial Method Checks as follows:
12.9.1 Calibration and Linearity Check Gas Certifications
(sections 7.2 and 7.4 of this method).
12.9.2 Condensate Trap Blank Check (section 8.1.1 of this
method).
12.9.3 Pretest Leak-Check (section 8.1.4 of this method).
12.9.4 Condensate Recovery Apparatus (section 10.1.1 of this
method).
12.9.5 Carrier Gas and Auxiliary O<INF>2</INF> Blank Check
(section 10.1.1.1 of this method).
12.9.6 Oxidation Catalyst Efficiency Check (section 10.1.1.2 of
this method).
12.9.7 System Performance Check (section 10.1.1.3 of this
method).
12.9.8 Oxidation Catalyst Efficiency Check (section 10.1.2.1 of
this method).
12.9.9 Reduction Catalyst Efficiency Check (section 10.1.2.2 of
this method).
12.9.10 NMO Analyzer Linearity Check Calibration (section
10.1.2.3 of this method).
12.9.11 NMO Analyzer Daily Calibration (section 10.2 of this
method).
12.9.12 Condensate Recovery (section 11.1 of this method).
12.9.13 Daily Performance Checks (section 11.1.1 of this
method).
12.9.14 Leak-Check (section 11.1.1.1 of this method).
12.9.15 System Background Test (section 11.1.1.2 of this
method).
12.9.16 Oxidation Catalyst Efficiency Check (section 11.1.1.3 of
this method).
* * * * *
17.0 Tables, Diagrams, Flowcharts, and Validation Data
* * * * *
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Figure 25-6. Nonmethane Organic Analyzer (NMO)
* * * * *
Method 25C--Determination of Nonmethane Organic Compounds (NMOC) in
Landfill Gases
* * * * *
9.0 Quality Control
9.1 Miscellaneous Quality Control Measures.
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Section Quality control measure Effect
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8.4.2 Verify that landfill gas Ensures that ambient
sample contains less than air was not drawn
20 percent N2 or 5 into the landfill
percent O2. Landfills gas sample and gas
with 3-year average was sampled from an
annual rainfalls equal to appropriate
or less than 20 inches location.
annual rainfalls samples
are acceptable when the
N2 to O2 concentration
ratio is greater than
3.71.
10.1, 10.2 NMOC analyzer initial and Ensures precision of
daily performance checks. analytical results.
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* * * * *
12.0 Data Analysis and Calculations
* * * * *
12.1 Nomenclature
* * * * *
C<INF>N2</INF> = N<INF>2</INF> concentration in the landfill gas
sample.
C<INF>mN2</INF> = Measured N<INF>2</INF> concentration, diluted
landfill gas sample.
* * * * *
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14. Amend appendix A-8 to part 60 by:
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a. Revising sections 12.4 and 12.5 in method 26.
0
b. Revising section 13.8 in test method 28WHH.
The revisions read as follows:
Appendix A-8 to Part 60--Test Methods 26 Through 30B
* * * * *
Method 26--Determination of Hydrogen Halide and Halogen Emissions From
Stationary Sources Non-Isokinetic Method
* * * * *
12.0 Data Analysis and Calculations
* * * * *
12.4 Total [micro]g HCl, HBr, or HF Per Sample.
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12.5 Total [micro]g Cl<INF>2</INF> or Br<INF>2</INF> Per Sample.
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* * * * *
Test Method 28--WHH for Measurement of Particulate Emissions and
Heating Efficiency of Wood-Fired Hydronic Heating Appliances
* * * * *
13.0 Calculation of Results
* * * * *
13.8 Carbon Monoxide Emissions
For each minute of the test period, the carbon monoxide
emissions rate (g/min) shall be calculated as:
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Total CO emissions for each of the four test periods
(CO_<INF>1</INF>, CO_<INF>2</INF>, CO_<INF>3</INF>, CO_<INF>4</INF>)
shall be calculated as the sum of the emissions rates for each of
the 1-minute intervals. Total CO emissions for the test run,
CO<INF>T</INF>, shall be calculated as the sum of CO_<INF>1</INF>,
CO_<INF>2</INF>, CO_<INF>3</INF> and CO_<INF>4</INF>.
* * * * *
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15. Amend appendix B to part 60 by:
0
a. Revising sections 2.1, 3.1, 6.1, 8.1(1), (2)(iii), and (3)(ii),
8.2(1) through (3), 9.0, 12.1, 13.1, 13.2, and 16.0, reference 8, in
performance specification 1;
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b. Revising sections 8.3.3 and 12.5 in performance specification 2;
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c. Revising performance specification 4B;
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d. Revising section 13.2 in performance specification 6;
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e. Revising sections 8.4.2, 8.4.4, 8.4.5, 8.4.6.1, 13.3, and 17.5, and
figure 12A-3 in section 18 in performance specification 12A; and
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f. Revising sections 1.1, 3.11, 3.12, 9.1, 13.1, and 13.5 in
performance specification 16.
The revisions read as follows:
Appendix B to Part 60--Performance Specifications
* * * * *
Performance Specification 1--Specifications and Test Procedures for
Continuous Opacity Monitoring Systems in Stationary Sources
* * * * *
2.0 What are the basic requirements of PS-1?
* * * * *
2.1 ASTM D6216-20 (IBR, see Sec. 60.17) is the reference for
design specifications, manufacturer's performance specifications,
and test procedures. The opacity monitor manufacturer must
periodically select and test an opacity monitor, that is
representative of a group of monitors produced during a specified
period or lot, for conformance with the design specifications in
ASTM D6216-20. The opacity monitor manufacturer must test each
opacity monitor for conformance with the manufacturer's performance
specifications in ASTM D6216-20. Note: If the initial certification
of the opacity monitor occurred before May 30, 2023, using D6216-98,
D6216-03, D6216-07, or D6216-12, it is not necessary to recertify
using D6216-20.
* * * * *
3.0 What special definitions apply to PS-1?
3.1 All definitions and discussions from section 3 of ASTM
D6216-20 are applicable to PS-1.
* * * * *
6.0 What equipment and supplies do I need?
6.1 Continuous Opacity Monitoring System. You, as owner or
operator, are responsible for purchasing an opacity monitor that
meets the specifications of ASTM D6216-20, including a suitable data
recorder or automated data acquisition handling system. Example data
recorders include an analog strip chart recorder or more
appropriately an electronic data acquisition and reporting system
with an input signal range compatible with the analyzer output.
* * * * *
8.0 What performance procedures are required to comply with PS-1?
* * * * *
8.1 * * *
(1) You must purchase an opacity monitor that complies with ASTM
D6216-20 and obtain a certificate of conformance from the opacity
monitor manufacturer.
(2) * * *
(iii) Alternative Locations and Light Beam Paths. You may select
locations and light beam paths, other than those cited in section
8.1(2)(ii) of this method, if you demonstrate, to the satisfaction
of the Administrator or delegated agent, that the average opacity
measured at the alternative location or path is equivalent to the
opacity as measured at a location meeting the criteria of sections
8.1(2)(i) and (ii) of this method. The opacity at the alternative
location is considered equivalent if (1) the average opacity value
measured at the alternative location is within <plus-minus>10
percent of the average opacity value measured at the location
meeting the installation criteria, and (2) the difference between
any two average opacity values is less than 2 percent opacity
(absolute). You use the following procedure to conduct this
demonstration: simultaneously measure the opacities at the two
locations or paths for a minimum period of time (e.g., 180-minutes)
covering the range of normal operating conditions and compare the
results. You may use alternative procedures for determining
acceptable locations if those procedures are approved by the
Administrator.
(3) * * *
(ii) Calibration Error Check. Conduct a three-point calibration
error test using three calibration attenuators that produce outlet
pathlength corrected, single-pass opacity values shown in ASTM
D6216-20, section 7.5. If your applicable limit is less than 10
percent opacity, use attenuators as described in ASTM D6216-20,
section 7.5 for applicable standards of 10 to 19 percent opacity.
Confirm the external audit device produces the proper zero value on
the COMS data recorder. Separately, insert each calibration
attenuators (low, mid, and high-level) into the external audit
device. While inserting each attenuator, (1) ensure that the entire
light beam passes through the attenuator, (2) minimize interference
from reflected light, and (3) leave the attenuator in place for at
least two times the shortest recording interval on the COMS data
recorder. Make a total of five nonconsecutive readings for each
attenuator. At the end of the test, correlate each attenuator
insertion to the corresponding value from the data recorder.
Subtract the single-pass calibration attenuator values corrected to
the stack exit conditions from the COMS responses. Calculate the
arithmetic mean difference, standard deviation, and confidence
coefficient of the five measurements value using equations 1-3, 1-4,
and 1-5 of this method. Calculate the calibration error as the sum
of the absolute value of the mean difference and the 95 percent
confidence coefficient for each of the three test attenuators using
equation 1-6 of this method. Report the calibration error test
results for each of the three attenuators.
* * * * *
8.2 * * *
(1) Conduct the verification procedures for design
specifications in section 6 of ASTM D6216-20.
(2) Conduct the verification procedures for performance
specifications in section 7 of ASTM D6216-20.
(3) Provide to the owner or operator a report of the opacity
monitor's conformance to the design and performance specifications
required in sections 6 and 7 of ASTM D6216-20 in accordance with the
reporting requirements of section 9 in ASTM D6216-20.
9.0 What quality control measures are required by PS-1?
Opacity monitor manufacturers must initiate a quality program
following the requirements of ASTM D6216-20, section 8. The quality
program must include (1) a quality system and (2) a corrective
action program.
* * * * *
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12.0 What calculations are needed for PS-1?
12.1 Desired Attenuator Values. Calculate the desired attenuator
value corrected to the emission outlet pathlength as follows:
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Where:
OP<INF>1</INF> = Nominal opacity value of required low-, mid-, or
high-range calibration attenuators.
OP<INF>2</INF> = Desired attenuator opacity value from ASTM D6216-
20, section 7.5 at the opacity limit required by the applicable
subpart of this part.
L<INF>1</INF> = Monitoring pathlength.
L<INF>2</INF> = Emission outlet pathlength.
* * * * *
13.0 What specifications does a COMS have to meet for certification?
* * * * *
13.1 Design Specifications. The opacity monitoring equipment
must comply with the design specifications of ASTM D6216-20.
13.2 Manufacturer's Performance Specifications. The opacity
monitor must comply with the manufacturer's performance
specifications of ASTM D6216-20.
* * * * *
16.0 Which references are relevant to this method?
* * * * *
8. ASTM D6216-20: Standard Practice for Opacity Monitor
Manufacturers to Certify Conformance with Design and Performance
Specifications. American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM).
September 2020.
* * * * *
Performance Specification 2--Specifications and Test Procedures for SO2
and NOX Continuous Emission Monitoring Systems in Stationary Sources
* * * * *
8.0 Performance Specification Test Procedure
* * * * *
8.3.3 Conduct the CD test at the two points specified in section
6.1.2 of this method. Introduce to the CEMS the reference gases, gas
cells, or optical filters (these need not be certified). When using
reference gases, introduce the reference gas prior to any sample
conditioning or filtration equipment and ensure that it passes
through all filters, scrubbers, conditioners, and other monitor
components used during normal sampling. The reference gas should
pass through as much of the sampling probe as practical. Record the
CEMS response and subtract this value from the reference value (see
example data sheet in figure 2-1 of this method).
* * * * *
12.0 Calculations and Data Analysis
* * * * *
12.5 Relative Accuracy. Calculate the RA, expressed as a
percentage, of a set of data as follows:
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Where:
[verbar]d[verbar] = Absolute value of the mean differences (from
equation 2-3 of this method).
[verbar]CC[verbar] = Absolute value of the confidence coefficient
(from equation 2-3 of this method).
RM = Average RM value. In cases where the average emissions for the
test are less than 50 percent of the applicable emission standard,
substitute the applicable emission standard value in the denominator
of equation 2-6 of this method in place of the average RM value. In
all other cases, use RM.
* * * * *
Performance Specification 4B--Specifications and Test Procedures for
Carbon Monoxide and Oxygen Continuous Monitoring Systems in Stationary
Sources
1.0 Scope and Application
1.1. Analytes.
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Analyte CAS No.
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Carbon Monoxide (CO).................................... 630-08-0
Oxygen (O2)............................................. 7782-44-7
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1.2. Applicability.
1.2.1. This specification is to be used for evaluating the
acceptability of carbon monoxide (CO) and oxygen (O<INF>2</INF>)
continuous emission monitoring systems (CEMS) at the time of or soon
after installation and whenever specified in this part. The CEMS may
include, for certain stationary sources, (a) flow monitoring
equipment to allow measurement of the dry volume of stack effluent
sampled, and (b) an automatic sampling system.
1.2.2. This specification is not designed to evaluate the
installed CEMS' performance over an extended period of time, nor
does it identify specific calibration techniques and auxiliary
procedures to assess the CEMS' performance. The source owner or
operator, however, is responsible to properly calibrate, maintain,
and operate the CEMS. To evaluate the CEMS' performance, the
Administrator may require, under section 114 of the Act, the
operator to conduct CEMS performance evaluations at times other than
the initial test.
1.2.3. The definitions, installation, and measurement location
specifications, test procedures, data reduction procedures,
reporting requirements, and bibliography are the same as in
Performance Specification (PS) 3 (for O<INF>2</INF>) and PS 4A (for
CO) of this appendix except as otherwise noted in this
specification.
2.0 Summary of Performance Specification
Installation and measurement location specifications,
performance specifications, test procedures, and data reduction
procedures are included in this specification. Reference method
tests, calibration error tests, calibration drift tests, and
interferant tests are conducted to determine conformance of the CEMS
with the specification.
3.0 Definitions
The definitions are the same as in section 3.0 of PS 2 with the
following definitions added:
3.1. Continuous Emission Monitoring System (CEMS). This
definition is the same as section 3.0 of PS 2 with the following
addition. A continuous monitor is one in which the sample to be
analyzed passes the measurement section of the analyzer without
interruption.
3.2. Response Time (RT). The time interval between the start of
a step change in the system input and when the pollutant analyzer
output reaches 95 percent of the final value.
3.3. Calibration Error (CE). The difference between the
concentration indicated by the CEMS and the known concentration
generated by a calibration source when the entire CEMS, including
the sampling interface is challenged. A CE test procedure is
performed to document the accuracy and linearity of the CEMS over
the entire measurement range.
4.0 Interferences [Reserved]
5.0 Safety
This performance specification may involve hazardous materials,
operations, and equipment. This performance specification may not
address all of the safety problems associated with its use. It is
the responsibility of the user to establish appropriate safety and
health practices and determine the applicable regulatory limitations
prior to performing this performance specification. The CEMS user's
manual should be consulted for specific precautions to be taken with
regard to the analytical procedures.
6.0 Equipment and Supplies
Same as section 6.0 of PS 2, except for the following:
6.1 Data Recorder Scale. For O<INF>2</INF>, same as specified in
PS 3, except that the span must be 25 percent. The span of the
O<INF>2</INF> may be higher if the O<INF>2</INF> concentration at
the sampling point can be greater than 25 percent. For CO, same as
specified in PS 4A, except that the low-range span must be 200 ppm
and the high range span must be 3000 ppm. In addition, the scale for
both CEMS must record all readings within a measurement range with a
resolution of 0.5 percent.
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7.0 Reagents and Standards
8.0 Sample Collection, Preservation, Storage, and Transport
8.1. Installation and Measurement Location Specifications.
8.1.1. The CEMS Installation. This specification is the same as
section 8.1.1 of PS 2 with the following additions. Both the CO and
O<INF>2</INF> monitors should be installed at the same general
location. If this is not possible, they may be installed at
different locations if the effluent gases at both sample locations
are not stratified and there is no in-leakage of air between
sampling locations.
8.1.2. Measurement Location. Same as section 8.1.2 of PS 2.
8.1.2.1. Point CEMS. The measurement point should be within or
centrally located over the centroidal area of the stack or duct
cross section.
8.1.2.2. Path CEMS. The effective measurement path should: (1)
have at least 70 percent of the path within the inner 50 percent of
the stack or duct cross sectional area, or (2) be centrally located
over any part of the centroidal area.
8.1.3. Reference Method (RM) Measurement Location and Traverse
Points.
This specification is the same as section 8.1.3 of PS 2 with the
following additions. When pollutant concentration changes are due
solely to diluent leakage and CO and O<INF>2</INF> are
simultaneously measured at the same location, one half diameter may
be used in place of two equivalent diameters.
8.2 Pretest Preparation. Install the CEMS, prepare the RM test
site according to the specifications in section 8.1 of this method,
and prepare the CEMS for operation according to the manufacturer's
written instructions.
8.3 Stratification Test Procedure. Stratification is defined as
the difference in excess of 10 percent between the average
concentration in the duct or stack and the concentration at any
point more than 1.0 meter from the duct or stack wall. To determine
whether effluent stratification exists, a dual probe system should
be used to determine the average effluent concentration while
measurements at each traverse point are being made. One probe,
located at the stack or duct centroid, is used as a stationary
reference point to indicate change in the effluent concentration
over time. The second probe is used for sampling at the traverse
points specified in method 1 in appendix A to this part. The
monitoring system samples sequentially at the reference and traverse
points throughout the testing period for five minutes at each point.
8.4 Calibration Drift (CD) Test Procedure. Same as section 8.3
in PS 2.
Note: The CE and RT tests must be conducted during the CD test
period.
8.5 Calibration Error Test Procedure. Challenge each monitor
(both low and high range CO and O<INF>2</INF>) with zero gas and EPA
Protocol 1 cylinder gases at three measurement points within the
ranges specified in table 4B-1 of this method (in section 18.0).
Operate each monitor in its normal sampling mode as nearly as
possible. The calibration gas must be injected into the sample
system as close to the sampling probe outlet as practical and should
pass through all CEMS components used during normal sampling.
Challenge the CEMS three non-consecutive times at each measurement
point and record the responses. The duration of each gas injection
should be sufficient to ensure that the CEMS surfaces are
conditioned.
8.6 Response Time Test Procedure. Same as section 8.3 in PS 4A
and must be carried out for both the CO and O<INF>2</INF> monitors.
8.7 Relative Accuracy Test Procedure. Sampling Strategy for
Reference Method (RM) Tests, Number of RM Tests, and Correlation of
RM and CEMS Data are the same as PS 2, sections 8.4.3, 8.4.4, and
8.4.5, respectively.
9.0 Quality Control [Reserved]
10.0 Calibration and Standardization [Reserved]
11.0 Analytical Procedure
Sample collection and analysis are concurrent for this
performance specification (see section 8.0 of this method). Refer to
the RM for specific analytical procedures.
12.0 Calculation and Data Analysis
Summarize the results on a data sheet as shown in figure 4B-1 of
this method (in section 18.0).
Calibration Error (CE) is the average the differences between
the instrument response and the certified cylinder gas value for
each gas. Calculate the CE results for the CO monitor according to:
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Where:
d = mean difference between the CEMS response and the known
reference concentration, and
FS = span value.
The CE for the O<INF>2</INF> monitor is the average percent
O<INF>2</INF> difference between the O<INF>2</INF> monitor and the
certified cylinder gas value for each gas.
13.0 Method Performance
13.1. Calibration Drift Performance Specification. For
O<INF>2</INF>, same as specified in PS 3. For CO, the same as
specified in PS 4A except that the CEMS calibration must not drift
from the reference value of the calibration standard by more than 3
percent of the span value on either the high or low range.
13.2. Calibration Error (CE) Performance Specification. The mean
difference between the CEMS and reference values at all three test
points (see table 4B-1 of this method) must be no greater than 5
percent of span value for CO monitors and 0.5 percent for
O<INF>2</INF> monitors.
13.3. Response Time Performance Specification. The response time
for the CO or O<INF>2</INF> monitor must not exceed 240 seconds.
13.4. Relative Accuracy (RA) Performance Specification. For
O<INF>2</INF>, same as specified in PS 3. For CO, the same as
specified in PS 4A.
14.0 Pollution Prevention [Reserved]
15.0 Waste Management [Reserved]
16.0 Alternative Procedure
Alternative RA Procedure. Under some operating conditions, it
may not be possible to obtain meaningful results using the RA test
procedure. This includes conditions where consistent, very low CO
emission or low CO emissions interrupted periodically by short
duration, high level spikes are observed. It may be appropriate in
these circumstances to waive the RA test and substitute the
following procedure.
Conduct a complete CEMS status check following the
manufacturer's written instructions. The check should include
operation of the light source, signal receiver, timing mechanism
functions, data acquisition and data reduction functions, data
recorders, mechanically operated functions, sample filters, sample
line heaters, moisture traps, and other related functions of the
CEMS, as applicable. All parts of the CEMS must be functioning
properly before the RA requirement can be waived. The instrument
must also successfully pass the CE and CD specifications.
Substitution of the alternate procedure requires approval of the
Regional Administrator.
17.0 Reference
1. 40 CFR part 266, appendix IX, section 2, ``Performance
Specifications for Continuous Emission Monitoring Systems.''
18.0 Tables, Diagrams, Flowcharts, and Validation Data
Table 4B-1--Calibration Error Concentration Range
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CO low range CO high range
Measurement point (ppm) (ppm) O2 (%)
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1............................................................... 0-40 0-600 0-2
2............................................................... 60-80 900-1,200 8-10
3............................................................... 140-160 2,100-2,400 14-16
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Figure 4B-1--Calibration Error Data Sheet
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Difference
Run No. Calibration Monitor -----------------------------------------------
value response Zero Mid High
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1--Zero.........................
2--Mid..........................
3--High.........................
4--Mid..........................
5--Zero.........................
6--High.........................
7--Zero.........................
8--Mid..........................
9--High.........................
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Mean Difference =
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Calibration Error = % % %
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* * * * *
Performance Specification 6--Specifications and Test Procedures for
Continuous Emission Rate Monitoring Systems in Stationary Sources
* * * * *
13.0 Method Performance
* * * * *
13.2 CERMS Relative Accuracy. Calculate the CERMS Relative
Accuracy (RA) expressed as a percentage using equation 2-6 of
section 12 of PS 2. The RA of the CERMS shall be no greater than
20.0 percent in terms of the units of the emission standard. If the
average emissions for the test are less than 50 percent of the
applicable emission standard, you may elect to substitute the
applicable emission standard value in the denominator of equation 2-
6 in place of the average RM value; in this case, the RA of the
CERMS shall be no greater than 10.0 percent consistent with section
13.2 of PS 2.
* * * * *
Performance Specification 12A--Specifications and Test Procedures for
Total Vapor Phase Mercury Continuous Emission Monitoring Systems in
Stationary Sources
* * * * *
8.0 Performance Specification Test Procedure
* * * * *
8.4.2 Reference Methods (RM). Unless otherwise specified in an
applicable subpart of this part, use method 29, method 30A, or
method 30B in appendix A-8 to this part or ASTM Method D6784-16
(IBR, see Sec. 60.17) as the RM for Hg concentration. For method 29
and ASTM Method D6784-16 only, the filterable portion of the sample
need not be included when making comparisons to the CEMS results.
When method 29, method 30B, or ASTM D6784-16 is used, conduct the RM
test runs with paired or duplicate sampling systems and use the
average of the vapor phase Hg concentrations measured by the two
trains. When method 30A is used, paired sampling systems are not
required. If the RM and CEMS measure on a different moisture basis,
data derived with method 4 in appendix A-3 to this part must also be
obtained during the RA test.
* * * * *
8.4.4 Number and Length of RM Test Runs. Conduct a minimum of
nine RM test runs. When method 29, method 30B, or ASTM D6784-16 is
used, only test runs for which the paired RM trains meet the
relative deviation criteria (RD) of this PS must be used in the RA
calculations. In addition, for method 29 and ASTM D6784-16, use a
minimum sample time of 2 hours and for methods 30A and 30B use a
minimum sample time of 30 minutes.
Note: More than nine sets of RM test runs may be performed. If
this option is chosen, RM test run results may be excluded so long
as the total number of RM test run results used to determine the
CEMS RA is greater than or equal to nine. However, all data must be
reported including the excluded test run data.
8.4.5 Correlation of RM and CEMS Data. Correlate the CEMS and
the RM test data as to the time and duration by first determining
from the CEMS final output (the one used for reporting) the
integrated average pollutant concentration for each RM test period.
Consider system response time, if important, and confirm that the
results are on a consistent moisture basis with the RM test. Then,
compare each integrated CEMS value against the corresponding RM
value. When method 29, method 30B, or ASTM D6784-16 is used, compare
each CEMS value against the corresponding average of the paired RM
values.
* * * * *
8.4.6.1 When method 29, method 30B, or ASTM D6784-16 is used,
outliers are identified through the determination of relative
deviation (RD) of the paired RM tests. Data that do not meet the RD
criteria must be flagged as a data quality problem and may not be
used in the calculation of RA. The primary reason for performing
paired RM sampling is to ensure the quality of the RM data. The
percent RD of paired data is the parameter used to quantify data
quality. Determine RD for paired data points as follows:
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Where C<INF>a</INF> and C<INF>b</INF> are the Hg concentration
values determined from the paired samples.
* * * * *
13.0 Method Performance
* * * * *
13.3 Relative Accuracy (RA). The RA of the CEMS must be no
greater than 20 percent of the mean value of the RM test data in
terms of units of [micro]g/scm. Alternatively, if the mean RM is
less than 2.5 [micro]g/scm, the results are acceptable if the
absolute value of the difference between the mean RM and CEMS values
added to the absolute value of the confidence coefficient from
equation 12A-7 of this method does not exceed 0.5 [micro]g/scm.
* * * * *
17.0 Bibliography
* * * * *
17.5 ASTM Method D6784-16, ``Standard Test Method for Elemental,
Oxidized, Particle-Bound and Total Mercury in Flue Gas Generated
from Coal-Fired Stationary Sources (Ontario Hydro Method).''
18.0 Tables and Figures
* * * * *
Figure 12A-3--Relative Accuracy Test Data
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RM value CEMS value Difference
Run No. Date Begin time End time ([mu]g/ ([mu]g/ ([mu]g/ Run used? RD \1\
m\3\) m\3\) m\3\) (yes/no)
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1...............................................
2...............................................
3...............................................
4...............................................
5...............................................
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7...............................................
8...............................................
9...............................................
10..............................................
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Average Values
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Arithmetic Mean Difference:
Standard Deviation:
Confidence Coefficient:
T-Value:
% Relative Accuracy:
[verbar] (RM)avg - (CEMS)avg[verbar]:
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\1\ Calculate the RD only if paired samples are taken using RM 30B, RM 29, or ASTM D6784-16. Express RD as a percentage or, for very low RM
concentrations (<=1.0 [micro]g/m\3\), as the absolute difference between Ca and Cb.
* * * * *
Performance Specification 16--Specifications and Test Procedures for
Predictive Emission Monitoring Systems in Stationary Sources
1.0 Scope and Application
1.1 Does this performance specification apply to me? If you, the
source owner or operator, intend to use (with any necessary
approvals) a predictive emission monitoring system (PEMS) to show
compliance with your emission limitation under this part or 40 CFR
part 61 or 63, you must use the procedures in this performance
specification (PS) to determine whether your PEMS is acceptable for
use in demonstrating compliance with applicable requirements. Use
these procedures to certify your PEMS after initial installation and
periodically thereafter to ensure the PEMS is operating properly. If
your PEMS contains a diluent (O<INF>2</INF> or CO<INF>2</INF>)
measuring component, the diluent component must be tested as well.
These specifications apply to PEMS that are installed under this
part and 40 CFR parts 61 and 63 after May 30, 2023.
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3.0 Definitions
* * * * *
3.11 Relative Accuracy Audit (RAA) means a quarterly audit of
the PEMS against a portable analyzer meeting the requirements of
ASTM D6522-00 or a RM for a specified number of runs. A RM may be
used in place of the portable analyzer for the RAA.
3.12 Relative Accuracy Test Audit (RATA) means a RA test that is
performed at least once every four calendar quarters after the
initial certification test. The RATA shall be conducted as described
in section 8.2 of this method.
* * * * *
9.0 Quality Control
* * * * *
9.1 QA/QC Summary. Conduct the applicable ongoing tests listed
in this section.
Ongoing Quality Assurance Tests
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PEMS regulatory
Test purpose Acceptability Frequency
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Sensor Evaluation................... All.................. ........................ Daily.
RAA................................. All.................. Same as for RA in Each quarter except
section 13.5 of this quarter when RATA
method. performed.
RATA................................ All.................. Same as for RA in Yearly in quarter when
section 13.1 of this RAA not performed.
method.
Bias Correction..................... All.................. If davg <= Bias test passed (no
[verbar]cc[verbar]. correction factor
needed).
PEMS Training....................... All.................. If Fcritical >= F, r >= Optional after initial
0.8. and subsequent RATAs.
Sensor Evaluation Alert Test All.................. See section 6.1.8 of After each PEMS training.
(optional). this method.
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13.0 Method Performance
13.1 PEMS Relative Accuracy. The RA, calculated in units of the
emission standard, must not exceed 10 percent if the PEMS
measurements are greater than 100 ppm or 0.2 lbs/mm Btu. The RA must
not exceed 20 percent if the PEMS measurements are between 100 ppm
(or 0.2 lb/mm Btu) and 10 ppm (or 0.02 lb/mm Btu). For measurements
below 10 ppm (or 0.02 lb/mm Btu), the absolute mean difference
between the PEMS measurements and the RM measurements must not
exceed 2 ppm (or 0.01 lb/mm Btu). For diluent only PEMS, an
alternative criterion of <plus-minus>1 percent absolute difference
between the PEMS and RM may be used if less stringent.
* * * * *
13.5 Relative Accuracy Audits (RAA). The average of the three
portable analyzer or RM determinations must not differ from the
simultaneous PEMS average value by more than 10 percent of the
analyzer or RM for concentrations greater than 100 ppm (or 0.2 lb/mm
Btu) or 20 percent for concentrations between 100 ppm (or 0.2 lb/mm
Btu) and 10 ppm (or 0.02 lb/mm Btu), or the test is failed. For
measurements at 20 ppm (or 0.04 lb/mm Btu) or less, this difference
must not exceed 2 ppm (or 0.01 lb/mm Btu) for a pollutant PEMS. For
diluent PEMS, the difference must not exceed 1 percent.
* * * * *
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16. Amend appendix F to part 60 by:
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a. Revising sections 4.1, 5.2.3, and 6.2 in procedure 1; and
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b. In procedure 5:
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i. Revising section 2.5;
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ii. Revising the heading for section 4.0 and adding section 4.4; and
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iii. Revising section 5.1.3.
The revisions and addition read as follows:
Appendix F to Part 60--Quality Assurance Procedures
Procedure 1. Quality Assurance Requirements for Gas Continuous Emission
Monitoring Systems Used for Compliance Determination
* * * * *
4. CD Assessment
4.1 CD Requirement. As described in Sec. 60.13(d), source
owners and operators of CEMS must check, record, and quantify the CD
at two concentration values at least once daily (approximately 24
hours) in accordance with the method prescribed by the manufacturer.
When using reference gases, introduce the reference gas prior to any
sample conditioning or filtration equipment
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and ensure that it passes through all filters, scrubbers,
conditioners, and other monitor components used during normal
sampling. The reference gas must pass through as much of the
sampling probe as practical. The CEMS calibration must, at a
minimum, be adjusted whenever the daily zero (or low-level) CD or
the daily high-level CD exceeds two times the limits of the
applicable PS's in appendix B to this part.
* * * * *
5. Data Accuracy Assessment
* * * * *
5.2.3 Criteria for Excessive Audit Inaccuracy. Unless specified
otherwise in the applicable subpart of this part, the criteria for
excessive inaccuracy are:
(1) For the RATA, the allowable RA in the applicable PS in
appendix B to this part.
(2) For the CGA, for pollutant monitors, the audit inaccuracy
must be <plus-minus>15 percent of the average audit value as
calculated using equation 1-1 of this method or the difference
between the average CEMS response and the average audit value must
be less than one of the following:
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Alternative
Analyzer span CGA criteria
(ppm)
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>=50 ppm............................................... <plus-minus>5
>20 ppm, but <=50 ppm.................................. <plus-minus>3
<=20 ppm............................................... +2
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For diluent monitors, <plus-minus>15 percent of the average
audit value.
(3) For the RAA, <plus-minus>15 percent of the three-run average
or <plus-minus>7.5 percent of the applicable standard, whichever is
greater.
* * * * *
6. Calculations for CEMS Data Accuracy
* * * * *
6.2 RAA Accuracy Calculation. Use equation 1-1 of this method to
calculate the accuracy for the RAA. The RAA must be calculated in
the units of the applicable emission standard.
* * * * *
Procedure 5. Quality Assurance Requirements for Vapor Phase Mercury
Continuous Emissions Monitoring Systems and Sorbent Trap Monitoring
Systems Used for Compliance Determination at Stationary Sources
* * * * *
2.0 Definitions
* * * * *
2.5 Calibration Drift (CD) means the absolute value of the
difference between the CEMS output response and either the upscale
elemental Hg reference gas or the zero-level elemental Hg reference
gas, expressed as a percentage of the span value, when the entire
CEMS, including the sampling interface, is challenged after a stated
period of operation during which no unscheduled maintenance, repair,
or adjustment took place.
* * * * *
4.0 Calibration Drift (CD) Assessment and Weekly System Integrity Check
* * * * *
4.4 Weekly System Integrity Check. At least once every 7
operating days, using the procedure described in section 8.3.3 of
Performance Specification 12A in appendix B to this part, source
owners and operators of Hg CEMS must use a single mid- or high-level
oxidized Hg (mercuric chloride, HgCl<INF>2</INF>) reference gas to
assess transport and measurement of oxidized mercury. The absolute
value of the difference between the Hg CEMS output response and the
reference gas must be less than or equal to 10.0 percent of the
reference gas value or 0.8 [micro]g/scm.
* * * * *
5.0 Data Accuracy Assessment
* * * * *
5.1.3 Relative Accuracy Audit (RAA). As an alternative to the
QGA, a RAA may be conducted in three of four calendar quarters, but
in no more than three quarters in succession. To conduct a RAA,
follow the RATA test procedures in section 8.5 of PS 12A in appendix
B to this part, except that only three test runs are required.
Calculate the relative accuracy according to equation 1-1 of
Procedure 1 of this appendix.
* * * * *
PART 63--NATIONAL EMISSION STANDARDS FOR HAZARDOUS AIR POLLUTANTS
FOR SOURCE CATEGORIES
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17. The authority citation for part 63 continues to read as follows:
Authority: 42 U.S.C. 7401 et seq.
Subpart A--General Provisions
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18. Amend Sec. 63.14 by:
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a. Redesignating paragraphs (d) through (t) as paragraphs (e) through
(u);
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b. Adding new paragraph (d); and
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c. Revising newly redesignated paragraphs (i)(103) and (104).
The addition and revisions read as follows:
Sec. 63.14 Incorporations by reference.
* * * * *
(d) American Public Health Association, 1015 18th Street NW,
Washington, DC 20036; phone (844) 232-3707; email:
<a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#334047525d575241575e56475b5c5740734046514050415a47435a5c5d5c55555a50561d505c5e"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="b3c0c7d2ddd7d2c1d7ded6c7dbdcd7c0f3c0c6d1c0d0c1dac7c3dadcdddcd5d5dad0d69dd0dcde">[email protected]</span></a>; website:
<a href="http://www.standardmethods.org">www.standardmethods.org</a>.
(1) Standard Method 5210, Biochemical Oxygen Demand (BOD), revised
December 10, 2019; IBR approved for Sec. 63.457(c)
(2) [Reserved]
* * * * *
(i) * * *
(103) ASTM D6784-02 (Reapproved 2008), Standard Test Method for
Elemental, Oxidized, Particle-Bound and Total Mercury in Flue Gas
Generated from Coal-Fired Stationary Sources (Ontario Hydro Method),
Approved April 1, 2008; IBR approved for Sec. Sec. 63.2465(d);
63.11646(a); 63.11647(a) and (d); tables 1, 2, 5, 11, 12t, and 13 to
subpart DDDDD; tables 4 and 5 to subpart JJJJJ; tables 4 and 6 to
subpart KKKKK; table 4 to subpart JJJJJJ.
(104) ASTM D6784-16, Standard Test Method for Elemental, Oxidized,
Particle-Bound and Total Mercury in Flue Gas Generated from Coal-Fired
Stationary Sources (Ontario Hydro Method), Approved March 1, 2016; IBR
approved for table 5 to subpart UUUUU; appendix A to subpart UUUUU.
* * * * *
Subpart S--National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants
from the Pulp and Paper Industry
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19. Amend Sec. 63.457 by revising paragraph (c)(4) to read as follows:
Sec. 63.457 Test methods and procedures.
* * * * *
(c) * * *
(4) To determine soluble BOD<INF>5</INF> in the effluent stream
from an open biological treatment unit used to comply with Sec. Sec.
63.446(e)(2) and 63.453(j), the owner or operator shall use section B
of method 5210 (IBR, see Sec. 63.14) with the following modifications:
(i) Filter the sample through the filter paper, into an Erlenmeyer
flask by applying a vacuum to the flask sidearm. Minimize the time for
which vacuum is applied to prevent stripping of volatile organics from
the sample. Replace filter paper as often as needed in order to
maintain filter times of less than approximately 30 seconds per filter
paper. No rinsing of sample container or filter bowl into the
Erlenmeyer flask is allowed.
(ii) Perform method 5210B on the filtrate obtained in paragraph
(c)(4) of this section. Dilution water shall be seeded with 1
milliliter of final effluent per liter of dilution water. Dilution
ratios may require adjustment to reflect the lower oxygen demand of the
filtered sample in comparison to the total BOD<INF>5</INF>. Three BOD
bottles and different dilutions shall be used for each sample.
* * * * *
Subpart EEE--National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air
Pollutants from Hazardous Waste Combustors
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20. Amend the appendix to subpart EEE of part 63 by revising the
appendix heading and section 5 to read as follows:
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Appendix A to Subpart EEE of Part 63--Quality Assurance Procedures for
Continuous Emissions Monitors Used for Hazardous Waste Combustors
* * * * *
5. Performance Evaluation for CO, O2, and HC CEMS
Carbon Monoxide (CO), Oxygen (O<INF>2</INF>), and Hydrocarbon
(HC) CEMS. An Absolute Calibration Audit (ACA) must be conducted
quarterly, and a Relative Accuracy Test Audit (RATA) (if applicable,
see sections 5.1 and 5.2 of this method) must be conducted yearly.
When a performance test is also required under Sec. 63.1207 to
document compliance with emission standards, the RATA must coincide
with the performance test. The audits must be conducted as follows.
5.1 Relative Accuracy Test Audit (RATA). This requirement
applies to O<INF>2</INF> and CO CEMS. The RATA must be conducted at
least yearly. Conduct the RATA as described in the RA test procedure
(or alternate procedures section) described in the applicable
performance specifications. In addition, analyze the appropriate
performance audit samples received from the EPA as described in the
applicable sampling methods.
5.2 Absolute Calibration Audit (ACA). The ACA must be conducted
at least quarterly except in a quarter when a RATA (if applicable,
see section 5.1 of this method) is conducted instead. Conduct an ACA
as described in the calibration error (CE) test procedure described
in the applicable performance specifications.
5.3 Excessive Audit Inaccuracy. If the RA from the RATA or the
CE from the ACA exceeds the criteria in the applicable performance
specifications, hazardous waste burning must cease immediately.
Hazardous waste burning cannot resume until the owner or operator
takes corrective measures and audit the CEMS with a RATA to document
that the CEMS is operating within the specifications.
* * * * *
Subpart JJJJ--National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air
Pollutants: Paper and Other Web Coating
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21. Amend Sec. 63.3360 by revising paragraph (e)(1)(vi) introductory
text to read as follows:
Sec. 63.3360 What performance tests must I conduct?
* * * * *
(e) * * *
(1) * * *
(vi) Method 25 or 25A of appendix A-7 to 40 CFR part 60 must be
used to determine total gaseous organic matter concentration. Use the
same test method for both the inlet and outlet measurements which must
be conducted simultaneously. You must submit notice of the intended
test method to the Administrator for approval along with notification
of the performance test required under Sec. 63.7(b). You must use
method 25A if any of the conditions described in paragraphs
(e)(1)(vi)(A) through (D) of this section apply to the control device.
* * * * *
Subpart ZZZZ--National Emissions Standards for Hazardous Air
Pollutants for Stationary Reciprocating Internal Combustion Engines
0
22. Revise table 4 to subpart ZZZZ of part 63 to read as follows:
Table 4 to Subpart ZZZZ of Part 63--Requirements for Performance Tests
As stated in Sec. Sec. 63.6610, 63.6611, 63.6620, and 63.6640, you
must comply with the following requirements for performance tests for
stationary RICE:
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Complying with According to the
For each . . . the requirement You must . . . Using . . . following requirements
to . . . . . .
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1. 2SLB, 4SLB, and CI a. Reduce CO i. Select the ................. (a) For CO, O2, and
stationary RICE. emissions. sampling port moisture measurement,
location and the ducts <=6 inches in
number/location diameter may be
of traverse sampled at a single
points at the point located at the
inlet and outlet duct centroid and
of the control ducts >6 and <=12
device; and inches in diameter
may be sampled at 3
traverse points
located at 16.7,
50.0, and 83.3% of
the measurement line
('3-point long
line'). If the duct
is >12 inches in
diameter and the
sampling port
location meets the
two and half-diameter
criterion of section
11.1.1 of method 1 of
40 CFR part 60,
appendix A-1, the
duct may be sampled
at `3-point long
line'; otherwise,
conduct the
stratification
testing and select
sampling points
according to section
8.1.2 of method 7E of
40 CFR part 60,
appendix A-4.
ii. Measure the (1) Method 3 or (b) Measurements to
O2 at the inlet 3A or 3B of 40 determine O2 must be
and outlet of CFR part 60, made at the same time
the control appendix A-2, or as the measurements
device; and ASTM D6522-00 for CO concentration.
(Reapproved
2005) \1\ \3\
(heated probe
not necessary).
iii. Measure the (2) ASTM D6522-00 (c) The CO
CO at the inlet (Reapproved concentration must be
and the outlet 2005) \1\ \2\ at 15 percent O2, dry
of the control \3\ (heated basis.
device; and probe not
necessary) or
method 10 of 40
CFR part 60,
appendix A-4.
iv. Measure (3) Method 4 of (d) Measurements to
moisture content 40 CFR part 60, determine moisture
at the inlet and appendix A-3, or content must be made
outlet of the method 320 of 40 at the same time and
control device CFR part 63, location as the
as needed to appendix A, or measurements for CO
determine CO and ASTM D6348-03 concentration.
O2 \1\ \3\.
concentrations
on a dry basis.
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2. 4SRB stationary RICE........ a. Reduce i. Select the ................. (a) For formaldehyde,
formaldehyde or sampling port THC, O2, and moisture
THC emissions. location and the measurement, ducts
number/location <=6 inches in
of traverse diameter may be
points at the sampled at a single
inlet and outlet point located at the
of the control duct centroid and
device; and ducts >6 and <=12
inches in diameter
may be sampled at 3
traverse points
located at 16.7,
50.0, and 83.3% of
the measurement line
(`3-point long
line'). If the duct
is >12 inches in
diameter and the
sampling port
location meets the
two and half-diameter
criterion of section
11.1.1 of method 1 of
40 CFR part 60,
appendix A, the duct
may be sampled at `3-
point long line';
otherwise, conduct
the stratification
testing and select
sampling points
according to section
8.1.2 of method 7E of
40 CFR part 60,
appendix A.
ii. Measure O2 at (1) Method 3 or (b) Measurements to
the inlet and 3A or 3B of 40 determine O2
outlet of the CFR part 60, concentration must be
control device; appendix A-2, or made at the same time
and ASTM D6522-00 as the measurements
(Reapproved for formaldehyde or
2005) \1\ \3\ THC concentration.
(heated probe
not necessary).
iii. Measure (2) Method 4 of (c) Measurements to
moisture content 40 CFR part 60, determine moisture
at the inlet and appendix A-3, or content must be made
outlet of the method 320 of 40 at the same time and
control device CFR part 63, location as the
as needed to appendix A, or measurements for
determine ASTM D6348-03 formaldehyde or THC
formaldehyde or \1\ \3\. concentration.
THC and O2
concentrations
on a dry basis;
and
iv. If (3) Method 320 or (d) Formaldehyde
demonstrating 323 of 40 CFR concentration must be
compliance with part 63, at 15 percent O2, dry
the formaldehyde appendix A; or basis. Results of
percent ASTM D6348- this test consist of
reduction 03,\1\ \3\ the average of the
requirement, provided in ASTM three 1-hour or
measure D6348-03 Annex longer runs.
formaldehyde at A5 (Analyte
the inlet and Spiking
the outlet of Technique), the
the control percent R must
device. be greater than
or equal to 70
and less than or
equal to 130.
v. If (4) (1) Method (e) THC concentration
demonstrating 25A, reported as must be at 15 percent
compliance with propane, of 40 O2, dry basis.
the THC percent CFR part 60, Results of this test
reduction appendix A-7. consist of the
requirement, average of the three
measure THC at 1-hour or longer
the inlet and runs.
the outlet of
the control
device.
3. Stationary RICE............. a. Limit the i. Select the ................. (a) For formaldehyde,
concentration of sampling port CO, O2, and moisture
formaldehyde or location and the measurement, ducts
CO in the number/location <=6 inches in
stationary RICE of traverse diameter may be
exhaust. points at the sampled at a single
exhaust of the point located at the
stationary RICE; duct centroid and
and ducts >6 and <=12
inches in diameter
may be sampled at 3
traverse points
located at 16.7,
50.0, and 83.3% of
the measurement line
(`3-point long
line'). If the duct
is >12 inches in
diameter and the
sampling port
location meets the
two and half-diameter
criterion of section
11.1.1 of method 1 of
40 CFR part 60,
appendix A, the duct
may be sampled at `3-
point long line';
otherwise, conduct
the stratification
testing and select
sampling points
according to section
8.1.2 of method 7E of
40 CFR part 60,
appendix A. If using
a control device, the
sampling site must be
located at the outlet
of the control
device.
ii. Determine the (1) Method 3 or (b) Measurements to
O2 concentration 3A or 3B of 40 determine O2
of the CFR part 60, concentration must be
stationary RICE appendix A-2, or made at the same time
exhaust at the ASTM D6522-00 and location as the
sampling port (Reapproved measurements for
location; and 2005) \1\ \3\ formaldehyde or CO
(heated probe concentration.
not necessary).
iii. Measure (2) Method 4 of (c) Measurements to
moisture content 40 CFR part 60, determine moisture
of the appendix A-3, or content must be made
stationary RICE method 320 of 40 at the same time and
exhaust at the CFR part 63, location as the
sampling port appendix A, or measurements for
location as ASTM D6348-03 formaldehyde or CO
needed to \1\ \3\. concentration.
determine
formaldehyde or
CO and O2
concentrations
on a dry basis;
and
iv. Measure (3) Method 320 or (d) Formaldehyde
formaldehyde at 323 of 40 CFR concentration must be
the exhaust of part 63, at 15 percent O2, dry
the stationary appendix A; or basis. Results of
RICE; or ASTM D6348- this test consist of
03,\1\ \3\ the average of the
provided in ASTM three 1-hour or
D6348-03 Annex longer runs.
A5 (Analyte
Spiking
Technique), the
percent R must
be greater than
or equal to 70
and less than or
equal to 130.
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v. Measure CO at (4) Method 10 of (e) CO concentration
the exhaust of 40 CFR part 60, must be at 15 percent
the stationary appendix A-4, O2, dry basis.
RICE. ASTM D6522-00 Results of this test
(2005),\1\ \3\ consist of the
method 320 of 40 average of the three
CFR part 63, 1-hour or longer
appendix A, or runs.
ASTM D6348-03
\1\ \3\.
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\1\ You may also use methods 3A and 10 as options to ASTM-D6522-00 (2005).
\2\ You may obtain a copy of ASTM-D6348-03 from at least one of the following addresses: American Society for
Testing and Materials, 100 Barr Harbor Drive, West Conshohocken, PA 19428-2959, or University Microfilms
International, 300 North Zeeb Road, Ann Arbor, MI 48106.
\3\ Incorporated by reference, see Sec. 63.14.
Subpart PPPPP--National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air
Pollutants for Engine Test Cells/Stands
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23. Amend Sec. 63.9306 by revising paragraph (d)(2)(iv) to read as
follows:
Sec. 63.9306 What are my continuous parameter monitoring system
(CPMS) installation, operation, and maintenance requirements?
* * * * *
(d) * * *
(2) * * *
(iv) Using a pressure sensor with measurement sensitivity of 0.002
inch water, check gauge calibration quarterly and transducer
calibration monthly.
* * * * *
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24. Amend Sec. 63.9322 by revising paragraph (a)(1) to read as
follows:
Sec. 63.9322 How do I determine the emission capture system
efficiency?
* * * * *
(a) * * *
(1) The capture system meets the criteria in method 204 of appendix
M to 40 CFR part 51 for a permanent total enclosure (PE) and directs
all the exhaust gases from the enclosure to an add-on control device.
* * * * *
Subpart UUUUU--National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air
Pollutants: Coal- and Oil-Fired Electric Utility Steam Generating
Units
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25. Revise table 5 to subpart UUUUU of part 63 to read as follows:
Table 5 to Subpart UUUUU of Part 63--Performance Testing Requirements
As stated in Sec. 63.10007, you must comply with the following
requirements for performance testing for existing, new or reconstructed
affected sources: \1\
BILLING CODE 6560-50-P
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\1\ Regarding emissions data collected during periods of startup
or shutdown, see Sec. Sec. 63.10020(b) and (c) and 63.10021(h).
\2\ See tables 1 and 2 to this subpart for required sample
volumes and/or sampling run times.
\3\ Incorporated by reference, see Sec. 63.14.
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26. Amend appendix A to subpart UUUUU of part 63 by revising sections
4.1.1.5 and 4.1.1.4.1 to read as follows:
Appendix A to Subpart UUUUU of Part 63--Hg Monitoring Provisions
* * * * *
4. Certification and Recertification Requirements
* * * * *
4.1.1.5 Relative Accuracy Test Audit (RATA). Perform the RATA of
the Hg CEMS at normal load. Acceptable Hg reference methods for the
RATA include ASTM D6784-16 (IBR, see Sec. 63.14) and methods 29,
30A, and 30B in appendix A-8 to part 60 of this chapter. When method
29 or ASTM D6784-16 is used, paired sampling trains are required,
and the filterable portion of the sample need not be included when
making comparisons to the Hg CEMS results for purposes of a RATA. To
validate a method 29 or ASTM D6784-16 test run, calculate the
relative deviation (RD) using equation A-1 of this section, and
assess the results as follows to validate the run. The RD must not
exceed 10 percent, when the average Hg concentration is greater than
1.0 [micro]g/dscm. If the RD specification is met, the results of
the two samples shall be averaged arithmetically.
[GRAPHIC] [TIFF OMITTED] TR29MR23.018
Where:
RD = Relative Deviation between the Hg concentrations of samples
``a'' and ``b'' (percent),
C<INF>a</INF> = Hg concentration of Hg sample ``a'' ([micro]g/dscm),
and
C<INF>b</INF> = Hg concentration of Hg sample ``b'' ([micro]g/dscm).
4.1.1.5.1 Special Considerations. A minimum of nine valid test
runs must be performed, directly comparing the CEMS measurements to
the reference method. More than nine test runs may be performed. If
this option is chosen, the results from a maximum of three test runs
may be rejected so long as the total number of test results used to
determine the relative accuracy is greater than or equal to nine;
however, all data must be reported including the rejected data. The
minimum time per run is 21 minutes if method 30A is used. If method
29, method 30B, or ASTM D6784-16 is used, the time per run must be
long enough to collect a sufficient mass of Hg to analyze. Complete
the RATA within 168 unit operating hours, except when method 29 or
ASTM D6784-162 is used, in which case, up to 336 operating hours may
be taken to finish the test.
* * * * *
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27. Amend appendix A to part 63 by:
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a. Redesignating section 6.2 under the heading ``16.0 Alternative
Procedures'' as section 16.2 in method 315; and
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b. In method 323:
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i. Revising sections 10.1 and 10.3;
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ii. In section 12.1:
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A. Adding the entry ``b'' following the entry ``B = estimated sampling
rate, Lpm''; and
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B. Revising the entry ``K<INF>c</INF>''; and
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iii. Revising section 12.6.
The revisions and addition read as follows:
Appendix A to Part 63--Test Methods
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Method 323--Measurement of Formaldehyde Emissions From Natural Gas-
Fired Stationary Sources--Acetyl Acetone Derivatization Method
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[[Page 18423]]
10.0 Calibration and Standardization
10.1 Spectrophotometer Calibration. Prepare a stock solution of
10 [micro]g/mL formaldehyde. Prepare a series of calibration
standards from the stock solution corresponding to 0.0, 0.5, 1.5,
3.5, 5.0, and 7.5 [micro]g/mL formaldehyde. Mix 2.0 ml of each
calibration standard with 2.0 mL of acetyl acetone reagent in screw
cap vials, thoroughly mix the solution, and place the vials in a
water bath (or heating block) at 60 [deg]C for 10 minutes. Remove
the vials and allow to cool to room temperature. Transfer each
solution to a cuvette and measure the absorbance at 412 nm using the
spectrophotometer. Develop a calibration curve (response vs.
concentration) from the analytical results of these standards. The
acceptance criteria for the spectrophotometer calibration is a
correlation coefficient of 0.99 or higher. If this criterion is not
met, the calibration procedures should be repeated.
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10.3 Calibration Checks. Calibration checks consisting of
analyzing a mid-range standard separately prepared with each batch
of samples. The calibration check standard must be prepared
independent of the calibration stock solution. The result of the
check standard must be within 10 percent of the theoretical value to
be acceptable. If the acceptance criteria are not met, the standard
must be reanalyzed. If still unacceptable, a new calibration curve
must be prepared using freshly prepared standards.
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12.0 Calculations and Data Analysis
12.1 Nomenclature
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b = the intercept of the calibration curve at zero concentration.
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K<INF>c</INF> = spectrophotometer calibration factor, slope of the
least square regression line, absorbance/([micro]g/mL) (Note: Most
spreadsheets are capable of calculating a least squares line,
including slope, intercept, and correlation coefficient).
* * * * *
12.6 Mass of Formaldehyde in Liquid Sample
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[FR Doc. 2023-04956 Filed 3-28-23; 8:45 am]
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