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community organizations, and schools 

and universities, and a small sampling 

of the general public on these topics. 

Burden Statement: The annual public 

reporting and recordkeeping burden for 

this collection of information is 

estimated to average 3 hours per 

response. Burden means the total time, 

effort, and financial resources expended 

by persons to generate, maintain, retain, 

disclose and provide information to or 

for a Federal agency. This includes the 

time needed to review instructions; 

develop, acquire, install, and utilize 

technology and systems for the purposes 

of collecting, validating, and verifying 

information, processing and 

maintaining information, and disclosing 

and providing information; adjust the 

existing ways to comply with any 

previously applicable instructions and 

requirements; train personnel to be able 

to respond to a collection of 

information; search data sources; 

complete and review the collection of 

information; and transmit or otherwise 

disclose the information. 

Respondents/Affected Entities: 

Transportation carriers; retail and 

industrial shippers that contract with 

transportation carriers; logistics and 

supply chain management companies; 

and non-profit and other affiliates 

organizations. 

Estimated Number of Respondents: 

3,225. 

Frequency of Response: Annually. 

Estimated Total Annual Hour Burden: 

8,301. 

Estimated Total Annual Cost: 

$531,089, which includes $1,350 

annualized capital or O&M costs. 

Dated: March 16, 2011. 

John Moses, 

Director, Collection Strategies Division. 

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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION 

AGENCY 

[FRL–9285–2] 

Office of Research and Development; 

Ambient Air Monitoring Reference and 

Equivalent Methods: Designation of 

Four New Equivalent Methods 

AGENCY: Environmental Protection 

Agency. 

ACTION: Notice of the designation of four 

new equivalent methods for monitoring 

ambient air quality. 

SUMMARY: Notice is hereby given that 

the Environmental Protection Agency 

(EPA) has designated, in accordance 

with 40 CFR Part 53, four new 

equivalent methods: One each for 

measuring concentrations of PM2.5 and 

lead (Pb) and two for measuring 

concentrations of PM10 in the ambient 

air. 

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: 

Robert Vanderpool, Human Exposure 

and Atmospheric Sciences Division 

(MD–D205–03), National Exposure 

Research Laboratory, U.S. EPA, 

Research Triangle Park, North Carolina 

27711. E-mail: 

Vanderpool.Robert@epa.gov. 

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: In 

accordance with regulations at 40 CFR 

Part 53, the EPA evaluates various 

methods for monitoring the 

concentrations of those ambient air 

pollutants for which EPA has 

established National Ambient Air 

Quality Standards (NAAQSs) as set 

forth in 40 CFR Part 50. Monitoring 

methods that are determined to meet 

specific requirements for adequacy are 

designated by the EPA as either 

reference methods or equivalent 

methods (as applicable), thereby 

permitting their use under 40 CFR Part 

58 by States and other agencies for 

determining compliance with the 

NAAQSs. 

The EPA hereby announces the 

designation of four new equivalent 

methods for measuring pollutant 

concentrations in the ambient air: One 

for PM2.5, one for Pb, and two for PM10. 

These designations are made under the 

provisions of 40 CFR Part 53, as 

amended on June 22, 2010 (75 FR 

35597). 

The new PM2.5 equivalent method is 

an automated monitoring method 

(analyzer) utilizing a measurement 

principle based on active sampling of 

ambient aerosols and contemporaneous 

analysis by means of a light-scattering 

technique for determination of particle 

size and mass concentration. The newly 

designated equivalent method is 

identified as follows: 

EQPM–0311–195, ‘‘Grimm Technologies, 

Inc. Model EDM 180 PM2.5 Monitor,’’ light 

scattering continuous ambient particulate 

monitor operated for 24 hours at a volumetric 

flow rate of 1.2 L/min, configured with a 

Nafion®-type air sample dryer, complete for 

operation with firmware version 7.80 or later, 

in accordance with the Grimm Technologies, 

Inc. Model EDM 180 Operation and 

Instruction Manual. The optional graphic 

presentation can be made with the software 

model 1.177 version 3.30 or later. 

The application for an equivalent 

method determination for this candidate 

method was received by the EPA on 

April 6, 2010. The monitor is 

commercially available from the 

applicant, GRIMM Technologies, Inc., 

5833 Stewart Parkway, Suite 203, 

Douglasville, GA 30153. 

It should be noted that this Grimm 

Model EDM 180 PM2.5 Monitor is not 

only a semi-continuous PM2.5 analyzer 

but it is also the first equivalent method 

designated by EPA that is based on an 

optical measurement technique and, 

further, one that does not involve 

inertial separation of particles in the 

PM2.5 size range or collection of the 

PM2.5 on a particle filter. Because this 

new measurement approach is being 

approved for NAAQS compliance 

measurements for the first time, users 

are encouraged to consider the special 

nature of this method when introducing 

it into a SLAMS PM2.5 monitoring 

network. The EPA Regional Offices can 

offer guidance in this regard. 

The new equivalent method for Pb is 

a manual method that uses the sampling 

procedure specified in the EPA 

Reference Method for total suspended 

particulate matter (TSP) (High-Volume 

Method, 40 CFR Part 50, Appendix B), 

with a particular extraction and 

analytical procedure. The method is 

identified as follows: 

EQL–0311–196, ‘‘Heated Ultrasonic Nitric 

and Hydrochloric Acid Digestion and ICP/ 

AES Analysis for Lead (Pb) on TSP HighVolume Filters.’’ A sample of total suspended 

particulate matter (TSP) is collected on a 

glass fiber filter, using the sampler and 

procedure of the EPA Reference Method for 

the Determination of Suspended Particulate 

Matter in the Atmosphere (High-Volume 

Method) (40 CFR 50, Appendix B). The TSP 

sample is extracted with a solution of nitric 

and hydrochloric acid, heated in an 

ultrasonic bath to 80 °C for one hour, and 

brought to a final volume of 40 mL. The lead 

content of the sample extract is analyzed by 

Inductively Coupled Plasma-Atomic 

Emission Spectrometry (ICP–AES), based on 

EPA SW–846 Method 6010C. 

The application for an equivalent 

method determination for this method 

was submitted by the Office of Air 

Quality Planning and Standards, U.S. 

Environmental Protection Agency, 

Research Triangle Park, NC 27711 and 

was received by the Office of Research 

and Development on June 24, 2010. The 

method description is available at 

http://www.epa.gov/ttnamti1/pbmonitoring.html. 

The two new equivalent methods for 

PM10 are both manual, gravimetric 

sampling methods employing a 

particulate sampler configured for dual 

filter sampling and using a virtual 

impactor to separate the fine and coarse 

PM fractions for collection on separate 

filters. The two newly designated PM10

methods are identified as follows: 

EQPS–311–197, ‘‘Thermo Scientific 

Partisol® 2000–D Dichotomous Air Sampler,’’ 


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configured for dual-filter, single-event 

sampling of fine (PM2.5) and coarse (PM10–2.5) 

particles, using a virtual impactor to separate 

fine and coarse PM into two samples for 

collection on two separate filter membranes, 

operated for a 24-hour sample period and in 

accordance with the Thermo Scientific 

Partisol® 2000–D Dichotomous Operating 

Manual. 

EQPS–0311–198, ‘‘Thermo Scientific 

Dichotomous Partisol®–Plus Model 2025–D 

Sequential Air Sampler,’’ configured for dualfilter sampling of fine (PM2.5) and coarse 

(PM10–2.5) particles, using a virtual impactor 

to separate the fine and coarse PM into two 

samples for collection on two separate filter 

membranes, and operated with the modified 

filter shuttle mechanism implemented May 

31, 2008 and firmware version 1.500, or later, 

for 24-hour continuous sample periods and 

in accordance with the Dichotomous 

Partisol®–Plus Model 2025–D Sequential Air 

Sampler Operating Manual. 

Applications for equivalent method 

determinations for these candidate 

methods were received by the EPA on 

September 7, 2010. The samplers are 

commercially available from the 

applicant, Thermo Fisher Scientific, Air 

Quality Instruments, Environmental 

Instruments Division, 27 Forge Parkway, 

Franklin, MA 02038. 

The analytical procedure for the Pb 

method and the test analyzers or 

samplers representative of the other 

methods have been tested in accordance 

with the applicable test procedures 

specified in 40 CFR Part 53 (as amended 

on June 22, 2010). After reviewing the 

results of those tests and other 

information submitted by the applicants 

in the respective applications, EPA has 

determined, in accordance with Part 53, 

that these methods should be designated 

as equivalent methods. The information 

submitted by the applicants in the 

respective applications will be kept on 

file, either at EPA’s National Exposure 

Research Laboratory, Research Triangle 

Park, North Carolina 27711 or in an 

approved archive storage facility, and 

will be available for inspection (with 

advance notice) to the extent consistent 

with 40 CFR Part 2 (EPA’s regulations 

implementing the Freedom of 

Information Act). 

As designated equivalent methods, 

these methods are acceptable for use by 

States and other air monitoring agencies 

under the requirements of 40 CFR Part 

58, Ambient Air Quality Surveillance. 

For such purposes, each method must 

be used in strict accordance with the 

operation or instruction manual or 

standard operating procedure associated 

with the method and subject to any 

specifications and limitations (e.g., 

configuration or operational settings) 

specified in the applicable designated 

method description (see the 

identifications of the methods above). 

Use of the methods should also be in 

general accordance with the guidance 

and recommendations of applicable 

sections of the ‘‘Quality Assurance 

Handbook for Air Pollution 

Measurement Systems, Volume I,’’ EPA/ 

600/R–94/038a and ‘‘Quality Assurance 

Handbook for Air Pollution 

Measurement Systems, Volume II, 

Ambient Air Quality Monitoring 

Program’’ EPA–454/B–08–003, 

December, 2008 (available at http:// 

www.epa.gov/ttn/amtic/qalist.html). 

Vendor modifications of a designated 

equivalent method used for purposes of 

Part 58 are permitted only with prior 

approval of the EPA, as provided in Part 

53. Provisions concerning modification 

of such methods by users are specified 

under Section 2.8 (Modifications of 

Methods by Users) of Appendix C to 40 

CFR part 58. 

In general, a method designation 

applies to any sampler, analyzer, or 

method which is identical to the 

sampler, analyzer, or method described 

in the application for designation. In 

some cases, similar samplers or 

analyzers manufactured prior to the 

designation may be upgraded or 

converted (e.g., by minor modification 

or by substitution of the approved 

operation or instruction manual) so as to 

be identical to the designated method 

and thus achieve designated status. The 

manufacturer should be consulted to 

determine the feasibility of such 

upgrading or conversion. 

Part 53 requires that sellers of 

designated reference or equivalent 

method analyzers or samplers comply 

with certain conditions. These 

conditions are specified in 40 CFR 53.9. 

Aside from occasional breakdowns or 

malfunctions, consistent or repeated 

noncompliance with any of these 

conditions should be reported to: 

Director, Human Exposure and 

Atmospheric Sciences Division (MD– 

E205–01), National Exposure Research 

Laboratory, U.S. Environmental 

Protection Agency, Research Triangle 

Park, North Carolina 27711. 

Designation of these new equivalent 

methods is intended to assist the States 

in establishing and operating their air 

quality surveillance systems under 40 

CFR Part 58. Questions concerning the 

commercial availability or technical 

aspects of the methods should be 

directed to the applicants. 

Jewel F. Morris, 

Acting Director, National Exposure Research 

Laboratory. 

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BILLING CODE 6560–50–P 

ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION 

AGENCY 

[FRL–9284–9] 

Cross-Media Electronic Reporting 

Regulation Authorized Program 

Revision/Modification Approvals: State 

of Colorado 

AGENCY: Environmental Protection 

Agency (EPA). 

ACTION: Notice. 

SUMMARY: This notice announces EPA’s 

approval, under regulations for CrossMedia Electronic Reporting, of the State 

of Colorado’s request to revise/modify 

certain of its EPA-authorized programs 

to allow electronic reporting. 

DATES: EPA’s approval is effective 

March 22, 2011. 

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Evi 

Huffer, U.S. Environmental Protection 

Agency, Office of Environmental 

Information, Mail Stop 2823T, 1200 

Pennsylvania Avenue, NW., 

Washington, DC 20460, (202) 566–1697, 

huffer.evi@epa.gov, U.S. Environmental 

Protection Agency, Office of 

Environmental Information, Mail Stop 

2823T, 1200 Pennsylvania Avenue, 

NW., Washington, DC 20460, or Karen 

Seeh, U.S. Environmental Protection 

Agency, Office of Environmental 

Information, Mail Stop 2823T, 1200 

Pennsylvania Avenue, NW., 

Washington, DC 20460, (202) 566–1175, 

seeh.karen@epa.gov. 

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: On 

October 13, 2005, the final Cross-Media 

Electronic Reporting Rule (CROMERR) 

was published in the Federal Register 

(70 FR 59848) and codified as Part 3 of 

title 40 of the CFR. CROMERR 

establishes electronic reporting as an 

acceptable regulatory alternative to 

paper reporting and establishes 

requirements to assure that electronic 

documents are as legally dependable as 

their paper counterparts. Under Subpart 

D of CROMERR, state, tribe or local 

government agencies that receive, or 

wish to begin receiving, electronic 

reports under their EPA-authorized 

programs must apply to EPA for a 

revision or modification of those 

programs and obtain EPA approval. 

Subpart D also provides standards for 

such approvals based on consideration 

of the electronic document receiving 

systems that the state, tribe, or local 

government will use to implement the 

electronic reporting. Additionally, in 

§ 3.1000(b) through (e) of 40 CFR Part 3, 

Subpart D provides special procedures 

for program revisions and modifications 

to allow electronic reporting, to be used 

at the option of the state, tribe or local 


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