AMBIENT AIR MONITORING NETWORK PLAN

2013

STATE OF NEVADA

DIVISION OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION

BUREAU OF AIR QUALITY PLANNING

Contact: Daren Winkelman

Ambient Monitoring Program

Bureau of Air Quality Planning

901 S. Stewart Street, Suite 4001

Carson City, Nevada89701

(775) 687-9342 or (775) 687-6396 fax

Email: dwinkelman@ndep.nv.gov
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Table of Contents

List of Figures and Tables.................................................................. iii

Acronyms and Abbreviations............................................................ iv

Overview..................................................................................... 1

Goals........................................................................................... 1

Background.................................................................................. 2

Network Design....................................................................................................... 3

Minimum Monitoring Requirements................................................... 5

Changes in Monitoring Network......................................................... 6

Purpose of Monitors........................................................................ 7

Overview of Monitored Parameters.................................................... 8

Site Information.................................................................................................... 11

Appendix A..................................................................................... 41

Appendix B............................................................................................ 42

Appendix C................................................................................. 43

Appendix C.................................................................................. 45
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List of Figures

Figure 1 – Site Map......................................................................... 10

Figure 2 – Elko Grammar School #2, 1055 7th Street, Elko, NV.................. 13

Figure 3 – West End Elementary School, 280 S. Russell Street, Fallon, NV ... 16

Figure 4 – Fernley Intermediate School, 320 Hardie Lane Fernley, NV............19

Figure 5 – Carson City Armory, 2601 S. Carson Street, Carson City, NV...... 22

Figure 6 – Church Site, 781 E. Gamebird Pahrump, NV ........................... 25

Figure 7 – Manse Elementary, 1020 E. Wilson Road Pahrump, NV ............ 28

Figure 8 – 145 Glen Oaks St., Pahrump, NV ........................................ 31

Figure 9 – 8825 N. Linda Pahrump, NV .............................................. 34

Figure 10 – Ranchos Aspen Park, 820 Lyell Way Gardnerville, NV............ 37

Figure 11 – Mahoney Forest Service IMPROVE Station, Jarbidge, NV ...... 40

List of Tables

Table 1 – NDEP’s Ambient Air Monitoring Network............................... 4

Table 2- NDEP’s Minimum Monitoring Requirements by Pollutant............ 6
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Acronyms and Abbreviations

CAA: Clean Air Act

AQS: Air Quality System

BAQP: Bureau of Air Quality Planning

BAM: Beta Attenuation Monitor

CFR: Code of Federal Regulations

CO: Carbon Monoxide

DCNR: Department of Conservation and Natural Resources

FEM: Federal Equivalent Method

FRM: Federal Reference Method

IMPROVE: Interagency Monitoring of Protected Visual Environments

NAAQS: National Ambient Air Quality Standard

NAC: Nevada Administrative Code

NDEP: Nevada Division of Environmental Protection

O3: Ozone

PM: Particulate Matter (2.5 or 10 microns)

SLAMS: State and Local Air Monitoring Station

SPMS: Special Purpose Monitoring Station

USEPA: United States Environmental Protection Agency
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Overview

The monitoring program of the Nevada Division of Environmental Protection (NDEP) 

operates an ambient air quality monitoring network of gaseous and particulate pollutant 

monitors. The monitors are located in small communities throughout rural Nevada. In the 

metropolitan areas of Reno and Las Vegas; the Washoe County District Health Department, 

Air Quality Management Division and the Clark County Department of Air Quality and 

Environmental Management operate and maintain their respective monitoring networks 

separate from NDEP and submit their Network Plan independently to the United States 

Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA). Also, there are several federally recognized 

tribes that conduct air monitoring within Nevada and submit their own Annual Network Plans 

to the USEPA.

NDEP regulates air quality to protect public health and the environment. Monitoring data is a 

crucial component of regulations used to determine compliance with the USEPA primary and 

secondary air quality standards. Other important uses of these monitors include: support and 

issuance of air quality forecasts, support of long-term health assessments, and tracking longterm air quality both to gauge effectiveness of emission control and abatement strategies and 

to quantify accuracy of ambient pollutant monitoring.

Goals

NDEP created an ambient air quality monitoring program to provide useful and accurate 

information on air quality, which is used to evaluate the success of the State’s air quality 

programs. The Clean Air Act of 1970, and subsequent amendments, defines air quality 

standards for various air pollutants necessary to protect the public from injurious pollution 

concentrations. Air pollution concentrations that exceed the National Ambient Air Quality 

Standard (NAAQS) can cause a public health hazard, nuisance, annoyance, or damage to 

flora, fauna and personal property. 
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The NAAQS, published by the USEPA, can be found in 40 Code of Federal Regulations 

(CFR) Part 50, which defines the levels of air quality necessary to protect human health and 

welfare. An area is considered to be in nonattainment for a pollutant if it has violated the 

NAAQS for that pollutant. The CFR includes procedures for evaluating measured air quality 

against the NAAQS. State air quality standards can be found in Nevada Administrative Code 

(NAC) 445B.22097.

Background

The State of Nevada has four jurisdictions which independently manage their own air 

programs as designated by statute: Department of Conservation and Natural Resources 

(DCNR), Division of Environmental Protection (NDEP), Bureau of Air Quality Planning 

(BAQP); Washoe County District Health Department; Air Quality Management Division; 

Clark County Department of Air Quality and Environmental Management and various tribal 

agencies.

State agencies that conduct ambient air monitoring using State and Local Air Monitoring 

Stations (SLAMS) or Special Purpose Monitoring Stations (SPMS), must use Federal 

Reference Methods (FRM) or Federal Equivalent Methods (FEM) that comply with federal 

quality assurance requirements listed in 40 CFR 58, Appendix A. In conjunction with the 

Network Plan, a BAQP quality assurance plan was developed to form the framework for 

planning, implementing, assessing and reporting work performed by the BAQP and for 

implementing quality assurance and quality control protocols.

The Ambient Air Monitoring Program Quality Assurance Project Plan (QAPP) was 

developed to address quality management as well as quality assurance. The QAPP defines the 

policies, procedures, specifications, standards, and documentation necessary to: 1) provide 

data of adequate quality to meet monitoring objectives, and 2) minimize loss of air quality 

data due to malfunctions or out-of-control conditions. As part of the QAPP, the Quality 

Management Plan (QMP) describes the organizational structure, functional responsibilities of 

management and staff, lines of authority, and required interfaces between planning, 
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implementing, assessing and reporting activities involving environmental data operations. 

Both the QAPP and QMP will be updated during this network plan year.

Additionally, the BAQP has developed ambient monitoring guidelines in order to ensure that 

ambient air quality data collected, at regulated facilities in the State, are of the highest quality 

and conform to federal requirements for quality assurance listed under 40 CFR 58. 

Ambient air quality monitoring data must be certified on an annual basis as accurate and 

complete. The certification process begins with the complete submittal of all SLAMS data to 

the federal Air Quality System (AQS) for the calendar year. Submittal of data into AQS for 

2012 has been accomplished. Precision and accuracy reports and certification of that data 

should also be submitted within that time frame.

Network Design

With the addition of two new PM2.5 sites for the year 2013, there will be eleven ambient air 

quality monitoring stations in Nevada under the jurisdiction of NDEP. Air quality monitoring 

is represented by ten SLAMS and one SPM. The ozone monitoring conducted by NDEP is 

done on a seasonal basis from April 1st to October 31

st of each year. The EPA’s approval of a 

seasonal ozone monitoring schedule for NDEP is documented in Appendix A. There are three 

meteorological stations, one in Carson City, one in Pahrump and one mobile tower that is 

deployed at various locations within the state. These met stations are used to confirm the 

local meteorological data from the monitoring stations.

In addition to these four independent monitoring networks, air quality monitoring is 

conducted through the Interagency Monitoring of Protected Visual Environments 

(IMPROVE) network by the federal land management agencies. There are two IMPROVE 

monitoring sites in Nevada, at the Jarbidge Wilderness area and Great Basin National Park, 

Lehman Caves. The IMPROVE program is a cooperative measurement effort governed by a 

steering committee composed of representatives from Federal and regional-state 

organizations. The IMPROVE monitoring program was established in 1985 to aid the 

creation of Federal and State implementation plans for the protection of visibility in Class I 
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areas. In order to meet the site objectives, the IMPROVE site meets the methodologies and 

QA/QC procedures approved by the EPA Regional Administrator. Utilizing the criteria set 

for this Jarbidge site, the NDEP is able to satisfy their regional and transport monitoring 

requirement. According to 40 CFR Part 58 Appendix D 4.7.3, “each state shall install and 

operate at least one PM2.5 site to monitor for regional background and regional transport.” 

Therefore, the NDEP utilizes the Jarbidge site to meet this particular requirement. 

The following table shows the locations and types of monitors operated by NDEP.

Table 1: NDEP’S Ambient Air Monitoring Network

Location Ozone Carbon Monoxide PM10 PM2.5

Elko 1 (SLAMS)

Fallon 1 (SLAMS)

Fernley 1 (SLAMS)

Carson City Armory 1 (SLAMS) 2 (SLAMS)

Pahrump-Church Site 1 (SLAMS)

Pahrump-Manse Elementary 1 (SLAMS)

Pahrump-Glen Oaks 1 (SLAMS)

Pahrump-Linda Street 1 (SLAMS)

Gardnerville Ranchos 1 (SPM)

Total 3 5 3

SLAMS – State and Local Air Monitoring Station

SPM – Special Purpose Monitor
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Minimum Monitoring Requirements

The USEPA provides minimum site requirements for ozone and particulate matter based on 

metropolitan statistical area (MSA) population. The NDEP’s air monitoring network meets 

or, in most cases, exceeds the minimum network requirements. The monitors currently 

required in the NDEP monitoring network by the USEPA are located in Carson City (O3), 

Fallon (O3), Fernley (O3) and Pahrump (PM10). The four PM10 monitoring sites in Pahrump 

are required through a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between NDEP, USEPA, Nye

County and the Town of Pahrump. Otherwise, according to 40 CFR Part 58 Appendix D: 

Tables D-4 and D-5; sections 4.2, 4.3.2, 4.3.3, 4.4.2 and 4.5, additional monitoring for criteria 

pollutants is not presently required. However, based on data obtained through special study 

monitoring in Carson City and Gardnerville NDEP is establishing a PM2.5 monitoring 

network. These new sites will allow the NDEP to establish credible data to ascertain what the 

PM2.5 conditions are within both areas. Within 3 years, after a valid design value is 

established, the NDEP will evaluate the program and determine if increased PM2.5 monitoring 

is needed within the SPM areas. The following table outlines the minimum required monitors 

within the NDEP ambient air monitoring network.

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Table 2: Minimum Monitoring Requirements by Pollutant

*Based on 40 CFR Part 58 Appendix D: Tables D-4 and D-5; sections 4.2, 4.3.2, 4.3.3, 4.4.2 and 4.5, additional monitoring 

for criteria pollutants is not presently required. Additionally, based on the 2008 Lead NAAQS Final Rule, 2010 SO2

NAAQS Final Rule and the 2010 NO2 NAAQS Final Rule, NDEP is not required to monitor for these criteria pollutants. 

Changes in Monitoring Network

Over the last 12 months, as proposed in last year’s plan, two significant impacts and changes 

to the monitoring network are in effect. First, as of April 1st, 2013 the ozone monitor located 

at the Carson City Maintenance yard has been relocated to a comparable vacant lot 2.5 miles 

to the west. This move was necessitated by the city of Carson City re-purposing use of this

location. Based on the weight of the evidence and pursuant to 40 CFR 58.14(c)(6), EPA 

approved the NDEP’s relocation of the SLAMS ozone monitoring at 3300 E. 5th Street to 

2601 S. Carson Street in Carson City (Appendix C). Data collected from the new site will be 

compared to the old site to determine representativeness. Notification of the data collection as 

well as new site information will be created in Air Quality Systems (AQS). Second, the 

Pollutant

Minimum 

# of

Monitors 

Required

# of 

Monitors 

Active

# of 

Monitors 

needed

Location MSA/CSA County(ies)

County 

Pop.

(2012)

Design 

Values

Ozone 3 30

Carson City Carson City MSA Carson City 55,441

66 ppb

(2009-

2011)

Fallon Fallon MSA Churchill 25,238

59 ppb

(2009-

2011)

Fernley Rural Lyon 52, 245

64 ppb

(2009-

2011)

Lead* 0 0 0 N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A

SO2* 0 0 0 N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A

NO2* 0 0 0 N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A

PM10 4 5 0

Elko (1) Elko MSA Elko 51,771

0.8

(2009-

2011)

Pahrump (4)

Pahrump MSA/Las 

Vegas-ParadisePahrump CSANye 44,292

Manse = 

2.5

Church = 

0.0

Glen Oaks

= N/A

Linda

Street = 

0.0

(2009-

2011)

PM2.5 0 2 0 Carson City Carson City MSA Carson City 55,441 New Site

PM2.5 0 1 0 Gardnerville Gardnerville 

Ranchos MSA Douglas 48.015 New Site

Total 7 11 0
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NDEP decided to create a collocated PM2.5 SLAMS site in Carson City and a SPM site in 

Gardnerville. The decision to create a PM2.5 network was based on the tightening of the PM2.5

NAAQS and the population density of Carson City and Gardnerville. Although Carson City 

and Gardnerville do not meet the CFR requirement for siting a PM2.5 network, the NDEP 

believes it is important to be monitoring these areas to assess possible public health issues.

The USEPA will be notified when data collection and submittal at the new monitoring site is 

commenced. 

In 2011, NDEP was informed that we had to relocate our PM10 monitor located at the Manse 

School in Pahrump due to the school closing. In February 2011, NDEP submitted a letter to 

the EPA requesting approval to relocate the monitor. In March of 2011, NDEP received 

approval to move the existing monitor to the Nye County School District building. However, 

the Pahrump School District found a new use for the school allowing NDEP to remain at the 

existing site. At this time, NDEP will continue to monitor at the Manse School. If needed, 

NDEP has access to the Nye County School District building for our back-up site. 

For this next year, there are no expected changes. Over the next five years, through 2018, 

NDEP will evaluate our current network to determine if any new sites or monitors need to be 

added to the existing monitoring network.

Purpose of Monitors

The purpose of the Nevada Air Monitoring Network is to provide useful and accurate 

information on air quality, which is used to evaluate the success of the State’s air quality 

programs. To accomplish this task, the NAAQS are used to identify the criteria pollutants:

CO (Carbon Monoxide), Pb (Lead), NO2 (Nitrogen Dioxide), O3 (Ozone), particulate matter 

(PM10 and PM2.5), and SO2 (Sulfur Dioxide). Measuring pollutant concentrations in outdoor 

air and comparing the measured concentrations to corresponding standards help to classify

ambient air quality status of an area as either attainment or nonattainment. The NAAQS are

broken down into primary and secondary standards. Primary standards are those established 

to protect public health. Secondary standards are those established to protect the public

welfare from adverse pollution effects on soils, water, vegetation, man-made materials, 
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animals, weather, visibility, climate, property, and the economy. The scientific criteria upon 

which the standards are based are reviewed periodically by the USEPA, who may reestablish 

or change the standards according to its findings. 

A pollutant measurement that is greater than the ambient air quality standard for its specific 

averaging time is called an exceedance. This is not necessarily a synonym for a violation; for 

each pollutant there are specific rules about how many exceedances are allowed in a given 

time period before a pattern of exceedances is considered to be a violation of the NAAQS. A 

violation may result in regulatory action to clean-up the area’s air. Exceptions are made to 

allow for certain limited exceedances of the standard that may occur, for example, during an 

unusual weather pattern or wildfire (exceptional events). Regulatory action is typically 

reserved for cases where the exceedances are too large or too frequent.

Historically, ambient air quality monitoring by BAQP has looked at trends in air quality to 

aid in the local planning process. Traffic, wood burning stoves, and growth related activities 

have prompted air quality monitoring in specific areas around the State. Data from these sites

has led to public education and outreach to communities identifying the potential health 

effects caused by air pollutants in the environment. Ordinances controlling surface area 

disturbances and other related activities that produce dust have also been implemented with 

the help of the monitoring sites.

Overview of Monitored Parameters

Carbon Monoxide (CO)

CO is a poisonous gas that, when introduced into the bloodstream, inhibits the delivery of 

oxygen to body tissue. The health risk is greatest for individuals with cardiovascular disease.

Ozone (O3)

Ground-level ozone, or photochemical smog, is not emitted into the atmosphere as ozone, but 

rather is formed by the reactions of other pollutants. The primary pollutants entering into this 

reaction, VOCs and oxides of nitrogen, create ozone in the presence of sunlight. Ozone is a 

strong irritant of the upper respiratory system and also causes damage to crops.
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Particulate Matter (PM10)

Particulate matter with an aerodynamic diameter of 10 microns or less is emitted from 

transportation and industrial sources. Exposure to particle pollution is linked to a variety of 

significant health problems ranging from aggravated asthma to premature death in people 

with heart and lung disease.

Fine Particulate Matter (PM2.5)

Fine particulate matter with a diameter of 2.5 microns or less is created primarily from 

industrial processes and fuel combustion. These particles are breathed deeply into the lungs. 

Exposure to particle pollution is linked to a variety of significant health problems ranging 

from aggravated asthma to premature death in people with heart and lung disease.
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Site Map

Figure 1: A map showing the locations of the monitoring stations maintained in NDEP’s network.
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Elko: Detailed Site Information

Prior to 1992 the location for this sampler was the fire station at 723 Railroad Street (ID #32-007-003) in a commercial 

area. In November of 1992 this continuous PM10 monitoring site was relocated to the roof of the State offices at 850 Elm 

Street in a predominantly residential area. The monitoring objective was to determine typical concentration/population 

oriented. The manual sampler was replaced with a continuous (TEOM) PM10 monitor in December 1998. In September 

2008, the TEOM monitor was closed and a new BAM 1020 monitor was sited at the Elko Grammar School #2.

Pollutant, POC PM10; 1

Parameter Code 81102

Basic monitor objective(s) NAAQS

Site type(s) Population exposure

Monitoring type(s) SLAMS

Instrumental manufacturer and model Met One BAM 1020

Method Code 122

FRM/FEM/ARM/other FEM

Collecting Agency NDEP

Analytical Lab N/A

Spatial Scale Neighborhood

Monitoring start date 09/25/2008

Current sampling frequency Continuous

Calculated sampling frequency N/A

Sampling season 01/01-12/31

Analysis Method EQPM-0798-122

Probe Height 2.6 Meters

Dist. fm. supporting structure Vertical Distance =1.2 meters

Dist. fm. obstructions on roof N/A

Dist. fm. Obstructions not on roof (meters) N/A

Dist. fm. trees 27 Meters

Distance to furnace or incinerator flue N/A

Distance between collocated monitors in 

(meters)

N/A

Unrestricted air flow 360 degrees

Probe material Aluminum

Residence time N/A

Site Name Elko

AQS ID 32-007-0005

GIS Coordinates Lat +40.838350

Long -115.766029

Location Elko Grammar School #2

Address 1055 7th Street 

County Elko

Distance to Road 18 Meters

Traffic Count 1400 AADT (2009) Station #0070203

Groundcover Asphalt

Representative Area Elko MSA (Micropolitan Statistical Area)
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Elko: Detailed Site Information (Cont.)

Changes in the next 18 months? No

Suitable for PM 2.5 comparison? N/A

Frequency of flow rate verification manual 

PM

N/A

Frequency of flow rate verification 

automated PM

Monthly

Frequency of one point QC check (gaseous) N/A

Last Annual Performance Evaluation 

(gaseous)

N/A

Last two semi-annual flow rate audits for 

PM

05/02/12; 09/28/12
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Figure 2: Elko Grammar School #2, 1055 7th Street, Elko, NV. PM 10 Monitor
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Fallon: Detailed Site Information

The ozone monitoring site at 280 South Russell Street is at the West End Elementary School in a residential 

neighborhood that may be affected by agricultural operations surrounding the City of Fallon. The monitoring objective is 

to determine typical concentration/population orientation. PM10 sampling commenced at this site in May 1993 and was 

discontinued at the end of June 1998. Monitoring for ozone began in October 1999 as an ozone transport site downwind 

of Reno and Fernley

Pollutant, POC Ozone, 1

Parameter Code 44201

Basic monitoring objective(s) NAAQS

Site type(s) Population Exposure

Monitor type(s) SLAMS

Instrument manufacturer and model Teledyne API Model 400E

Method Code 087

FRM/FEM/ARM/other FEM

Collecting Agency NDEP

Analytical Lab N/A

Spatial Scale Neighborhood

Monitoring start date 10/01/1999

Current sampling frequency Seasonal

Calculated sampling frequency N/A

Sampling season 04/01-10/31

Analysis Method EQOA-0992-087

Probe Height 3.2 Meters

Dist. fm. supporting structure 1 meter from wall

Dist. fm. obstructions on roof N/A

Distance from obstruction not on roof 

(meters)

22 Meters

Distance fm. trees Greater than 10 meters

Distance to furnace or incinerator flue N/A

Distance between collocated monitors 

(meters)

N/A

Unrestricted airflow 180 Degrees

Probe material Teflon

Site Name Fallon

AQS ID 32-001-0002

GIS Coordinates Lat +39.472471

Long -118.783624

Location West End of Elementary School

Address 280 South Russell Street

County Churchill

Distance to Road 65 Meters

Traffic Count 410 AADT (2009) Station #0010135

Groundcover Dirt and Gravel

Representative Area Fallon MSA (Micropolitan Statistical Area)
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Fallon: Detailed Site Information (Cont.)

Residence time 9.4 seconds

Changes in the next 18 months? No

Suitable for PM 2.5 comparison? N/A

Frequency of flow rate verification 

Manual PM

N/A

Frequency of flow rate verification 

automated PM

N/A

Frequency of one point QC check 

(gaseous)

Every two weeks

Last Annual Performance Evaluation 

(Gaseous)

09/26/2012

Last two semi-annual flow rate audits 

for PM 

N/A
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Figure 3: West End Elementary School, 280 S. Russell Street, Fallon, NV. Ozone 

Monitor
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Fernley Intermediate School: Detailed Site Information

Ozone monitoring is done at the Fernley Intermediate School which is located at 320 Hardie Lane. This is an area of 

mainly residential and agricultural use. There has recently been a large growth of industry both upwind and downwind of 

this site. Monitoring for PM10 at this site commenced on May 1995, to determine the agricultural and industrial source 

impacts and population exposure. PM10 sampling was discontinued in November 1998. Ozone monitoring began at this 

site July 2007. However, ozone monitoring (SPMS) was previously conducted at the Fernley Volunteer Fire Department 

starting in October 1997 and discontinued on October 2003.

Pollutant, POC Ozone, 1

Parameter Code 44201

Basic monitor objective(s) NAAQS

Site type(s) Population Exposure

Monitoring type(s) SLAMS

Instrumental manufacturer and model Teledyne API Model 400E

Method Code 087

FRM/FEM/ARM/other FEM

Collecting Agency NDEP

Analytical Lab N/A

Spatial Scale Neighborhood

Monitoring start date 07/06/2007

Current sampling frequency Continuous

Calculated sampling frequency N/A

Sampling season 04/01-10/31

Analysis Method EQOA-0992-087

Probe Height 7 meters

Dist. fm. supporting structure Vertical Distance above 2.1 meters

Dist. fm. obstructions on roof N/A

Dist. fm. Obstructions not on roof 

(meters)

N/A

Dist. fm. trees 15 Meters

Distance to furnace or incinerator flue N/A

Site Name Fernley 

AQS ID 32-019-0006

GIS Coordinates Lat +39.602787

Long -119.247741

Location Fernley Intermediate School

Address 320 Hardie Lane

County Lyon

Distance to Road 119 Meters

Traffic Count 1300 AADT (2009) Station # 0190119

Groundcover Paved, cement, gravel and dirt

Representative Area Reno-Sparks-Fernley CSA and MSA (Micropolitan 

Statistical Area)
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Fernley Intermediate School: Detailed Site Information (Cont.)

Distance between collocated monitors in 

(meters)

N/A

Unrestricted air flow 360 Degrees

Probe material Teflon

Residence time 9.5 Seconds

Changes in the next 18 months? No

Suitable for PM 2.5 comparison? N/A

Frequency of flow rate verification 

manual PM

N/A

Frequency of flow rate verification 

automated PM

N/A

Frequency of one point QC check 

(gaseous)

Every two weeks

Last Annual Performance Evaluation 

(gaseous)

09/26/2012

Last two semi-annual flow rate audits 

for PM

N/A
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Figure 4: Fernley Intermediate School, 320 Hardie Lane Fernley, NV Ozone

Monitor
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2601 S. Carson Street: Detailed Site Information

Due to the city of Carson City re-purposing use of the old monitoring location on 3300 East Fifth Street, the new SLAMS 

monitoring site is now adjacent to Hwy 395, a residential neighborhood and a light industrial area. The new collocated PM2.5 and 

Ozone monitoring site is located at 2601 S. Carson Street where the old Army National Guard site used to reside. The monitoring 

objective is to determine typical concentration/population exposure. 

Pollutant, POC PM2.5, 1 PM2.5, 2 Ozone, 1

Parameter Code 88101 88101 44201

Basic monitoring objective(s) NAAQS NAAQS NAAQS

Site type(s) Population exposure Population exposure Max 

Concentration

Monitor type(s) SLAMS QA COLLOCATED SLAMS

Instrument manufacturer and 

model

MET ONE BAM 

1020

BGI PQ200 TELEDYNE 

T400

Method Code 170 116 087

FRM/FEM/ARM/other FEM FRM FEM

Collecting Agency NDEP NDEP NDEP

Analytical Lab N/A Desert Research 

Institute

N/A

Spatial Scale Neighborhood Neighborhood Neighborhood

Monitoring start date 03/01/2013 03/01/13 04/01/13

Current sampling frequency Continuous 1:6 Seasonal

Calculated sampling frequency N/A N/A N/A

Sampling season 01/01-12/31 01/01-12/31 04/01-10/31

Analysis Method EQPM-0308-170 RFPS-0498-116 EQOA-0992-087

Probe Height 4.9 Meters 4.9 Meters 4 Meters

Dist. fm. supporting structure 1.5 Meters 1.5 Meters 1 Meter

Site Name Carson City Armory

AQS ID 32-510-0006

GIS Coordinates Lat +39.1447

Long -119.7661

Location Carson City

Address 2601 S. Carson Street

County Carson

Distance to Road 109 Meters

Traffic Count 44,000 AADT (2011) Station #0250148

Groundcover Gravel

Representative Area Carson City MSA (Metropolitan Statistical Area)
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2601 S. Carson Street: Detailed Site Information (Cont.)

Dist. fm. obstructions on roof N/A N/A N/A

Distance from obstruction not 

on roof (meters)

N/A N/A N/A

Distance fm. trees 37 Meters to West 37 Meters to the West 37 Meters to the 

West

Distance to furnace or 

incinerator flue

N/A N/A N/A

Distance between collocated 

monitors (meters)

3 Meters 3 Meters N/A

Unrestricted airflow 360 Degrees 360 Degrees 360 Degrees

Probe material N/A N/A N/A

Residence time N/A N/A 5.7 Seconds

Changes in the next 18 

months?

No No No

Suitable for PM 2.5 

comparison?

Yes Yes N/A

Frequency of flow rate 

verification Manual PM

Monthly N/A

Frequency of flow rate 

verification automated PM

Monthly N/A

Frequency of one point QC 

check (gaseous)

N/A N/A Every two 

weeks

Last Annual Performance 

Evaluation (Gaseous)

N/A N/A N/A New Site

Last two semi-annual flow rate 

audits for PM 

N/A (New Site) N/A (New Site) N/A (New Site)
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Figure 5: Carson City Armory, 2601 S. Carson Street Carson City, NV 

Ozone/PM2.5
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Church: Detailed Site Information

The Church Site began operation in 2004 to complement the existing three other sites in the Pahrump monitoring 

network. Monitoring is accomplished with a continuous beta attenuated monitor located in the southeast corner of the 

Catholic Church. This site represents the southern-most monitoring in Pahrump Valley. The monitoring objective of this 

site is a significant source of PM10. The surrounding area represents residential with little commercial, some native desert 

with a mix of dirt and paved roads.

Pollutant, POC PM10, 1

Parameter Code 81102

Basic monitor objective(s) NAAQS

Site type(s) Source Oriented – Dry lake bed 6 miles to the 

south

Monitoring type(s) SLAMS

Instrumental manufacturer and model Met One BAM 1020

Method Code 122

FRM/FEM/ARM/other FEM

Collecting Agency NDEP

Analytical Lab N/A

Spatial Scale Urban

Monitoring start date 02/14/2004

Current sampling frequency Continuous

Calculated sampling frequency N/A

Sampling season 01/01-12/31

Analysis Method EQPM-0798-122

Probe Height 4 Meters

Dist. fm. supporting structure Vertical distance above 2 meters

Dist. fm. obstructions on roof N/A

Dist. fm. Obstructions not on roof 

(meters)

14 Meters

Dist. fm. trees 50 Meters

Distance to furnace or incinerator flue N/A

Distance between collocated monitors in 

(meters)

N/A

Site Name Church

AQS ID 32-023-0013

GIS Coordinates Lat + 36.159639

Long -115.996263

Location Pahrump

Address 781 E. Gamebird

County Nye

Distance to Road 100 Meters

Traffic Count 1,100 AADT (2009) Station #0230010

Groundcover Desert

Representative Area Pahrump Micropolitan Statistical Area (MSA); Las 

Vegas – Paradise – Pahrump CSA
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Church: Detailed Site Information (Cont.)

Unrestricted air flow 360 Degrees

Probe material Aluminum

Residence time N/A

Changes in the next 18 months? No

Suitable for PM 2.5 comparison? N/A

Frequency of flow rate verification 

manual PM

N/A

Frequency of flow rate verification 

automated PM

Monthly

Frequency of one point QC check 

(gaseous)

N/A

Last Annual Performance Evaluation 

(gaseous)

N/A

Last two semi-annual flow rate audits for 

PM

05/07/12, 10/22/2012
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Figure 6: Church Site, 781 E. Gamebird Pahrump, NV PM 10 Monitor
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Manse Elementary: Detailed Site Information

The Manse site represents the monitoring objective for highest concentrations of PM10 in Pahrump. This site replaces the 

Community Pool site, which at the time it was operating, represented the highest concentrations of PM10 in Pahrump. 

Located at 1020 E. Wilson Road, the Manse Elementary site is located on the roof of the school and monitors for PM10

using the continuous beta attenuation monitor. The area adjacent to this site represents mostly commercial, some 

residential, and is adjacent to the busiest activity area of Pahrump. This site is located downwind from residential 

construction developments that have cleared large parcels of ground for building, as well as agricultural areas that 

cultivate large areas of farm-ground and raise livestock. Roads surrounding this site are both paved and dirt. 

Site Name Manse Elementary

AQS ID 32-023-0014

GIS Coordinates Lat +36.212787 

Long -115.994802

Location Pahrump

Address 1020 E. Wilson Road

County Nye

Distance to Road 50 Meters

Traffic Count 11,000 AADT (2006) Station #0230006

Groundcover Gravel Schoolyard

Representative area Pahrump Micropolitan Statistical Area 

(MSA); Las Vegas – Paradise –

Pahrump CSA

Pollutant, POC PM10, 1

Parameter Code 81102

Basic monitor objective(s) NAAQS

Site type(s) Highest Concentration

Monitoring type(s) SLAMS

Instrumental manufacturer and model Met One BAM 1020

Method Code 122

FRM/FEM/ARM/other FEM

Collecting Agency NDEP

Analytical Lab N/A

Spatial Scale Middle

Monitoring start date 11/17/2005

Current sampling frequency Continuous

Calculated sampling frequency N/A

Sampling season 01/01-12/31

Analysis Method EQPM-0798-122

Probe Height 3.0 Meters

Dist. fm. supporting structure Vertical distance above 1 meters

Dist. fm. obstructions on roof N/A

Dist. fm. Obstructions not on roof 

(meters)

N/A

Dist. fm. trees 10 Meters

Distance to furnace or incinerator flue N/A
27

Manse Elementary: Detailed Site Information (Cont.)

Distance between collocated monitors in 

(meters)

N/A

Unrestricted air flow 360 Degrees

Probe material Aluminum

Residence time N/A

Changes in the next 18 months? No

Suitable for PM 2.5 comparison? N/A

Frequency of flow rate verification 

manual PM

N/A

Frequency of flow rate verification 

automated PM

Monthly

Frequency of one point QC check 

(gaseous)

N/A

Last Annual Performance Evaluation 

(gaseous)

N/A

Last two semi-annual flow rate audits 

for PM

05/07/2012, 10/22/2012
28

Figure 7: Manse Elementary, 1020 E. Wilson Road Pahrump, NV PM 10 Monitor
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Glen Oaks: Detailed Site Information

The Willow Creek site was started in 2003 and was located at 1500 Red Butte on the roof of a building in which 

irrigation equipment for the golf course is housed. The monitoring objective of this site was to measure typical 

concentrations/population oriented of PM10 using the beta attenuated monitor. The surrounding area adjacent to this site 

is fairway/golf course and residential structures. Due to closure of the golf course, the Willow Creek site was relocated to 

the Glen Oaks sewer treatment plant in 2009. The Glen Oaks site is a short distance away from the existing golf course 

site and the monitoring objective did not change.

Site Name Glen Oaks

AQS ID 32-023-0015

GIS Coordinates Lat +36.193469

Long -116.007584

Location Pahrump

Address 145 Glen Oaks St.

County Nye

Distance to Road 200 Meters

Traffic Count 1,100 AADT (2009) Station #0230010

Groundcover Grass/Gravel

Representative Area Pahrump Micropolitan Statistical Area (MSA); Las 

Vegas – Paradise – Pahrump CSA

Pollutant, POC PM10, 1

Parameter Code 81102

Basic monitor objective(s) NAAQS

Site type(s) Typ. Conc./Population Oriented

Monitoring type(s) SLAMS

Instrumental manufacturer and model Met One BAM 1020

Method Code 122

FRM/FEM/ARM/other FEM

Collecting Agency NDEP

Analytical Lab N/A

Spatial Scale Neighborhood

Monitoring start date 07/10/2009

Current sampling frequency Continuous

Calculated sampling frequency N/A

Sampling season 01/01-12/31

Analysis Method EQPM-0798-122

Probe Height 6.0 Meters 

Dist. fm. supporting structure Vertical Distance above 3 meters

Dist. fm. obstructions on roof N/A

Dist. fm. Obstructions not on roof 

(meters)

15 Meters

Dist. fm. trees 12 Meters

Distance to furnace or incinerator flue N/A

Distance between collocated monitors in 

(meters)

N/A
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Glen Oaks: Detailed Site Information (Cont.)

Unrestricted air flow 360 Degrees

Probe material Aluminum

Residence time N/A

Changes in the next 18 months? No

Suitable for PM 2.5 comparison? N/A

Frequency of flow rate verification 

manual PM

N/A

Frequency of flow rate verification 

automated PM

Monthly

Frequency of one point QC check 

(gaseous)

N/A

Last Annual Performance Evaluation 

(gaseous)

N/A

Last two semi-annual flow rate audits 

for PM

05/07/12, 10/22/2012
31

Figure 8: 145 Glen Oaks St., Pahrump, NV PM10 Monitor 
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Linda Street: Detailed Site Information

The Linda Street site was started in 2003 and is located at 8825 North Linda Street. The beta attenuated monitor is 

located on the roof of an old railroad box car and represents not only the northern-most site in the Pahrump monitoring 

network, but the most rural area. There is some residential surrounding this site, but mainly native desert vegetation with 

little or no surface disturbances. The monitoring objective for this site is general background levels of PM10 in Pahrump.

Site Name Linda Street

AQS ID 32-023-0011

GIS Coordinates Lat +36.349408

Long -116.031976

Location Pahrump

Address 8825 N. Linda

County Nye

Distance to Road 20 Meters

Traffic Count 2,200 AADT (2008) Station #0230008

Groundcover Desert

Representative Area Pahrump Micropolitan Statistical Area (MSA); Las 

Vegas – Paradise – Pahrump CSA

Pollutant, POC PM10, 1

Parameter Code 81102

Basic monitor objective(s) NAAQS

Site type(s) General Background

Monitoring type(s) SLAMS

Instrumental manufacturer 

and model

Met One BAM 1020

Method Code 122

FRM/FEM/ARM/other FEM

Collecting Agency NDEP

Analytical Lab N/A

Spatial Scale Regional

Monitoring start date 05/03/2003

Current sampling frequency continuous

Calculated sampling frequency N/A

Sampling season 01/01-12/31

Analysis Method EQPM-0798-122

Probe Height 6.7 Meters 

Dist. fm. supporting structure Vertical Distance above 3 meters

Dist. fm. obstructions on roof N/A

Dist. fm. obstructions not on 

roof (meters)

21 Meters

Dist. fm. trees 10 Meters

Distance to furnace or 

incinerator flue

N/A
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Linda Street: Detailed Site Information (Cont.)

Distance between collocated 

monitors in (meters)

N/A

Unrestricted air flow 360 Degrees

Probe material Aluminum

Residence time N/A

Changes in the next 18 

months?

No

Suitable for PM 2.5 

comparison?

N/A

Frequency of flow rate 

verification manual PM

N/A

Frequency of flow rate 

verification automated PM

Monthly

Frequency of one point QC 

check (gaseous)

N/A

Last Annual Performance 

Evaluation (gaseous)

N/A

Last two semi-annual flow rate 

audits for PM

05/07/12, 10/22/12
34

Figure 9: 8825 N. Linda Pahrump, NV PM 10 Monitor
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Ranchos Aspen Park: Detailed Site Information

The Ranchos Aspen Park site will be a new Special Purpose Monitoring (SPM) within our network. The monitoring 

objective is to determine typical concentration/population exposure.

Site Name Ranchos Aspen Park

AQS ID 32-005-0007

GIS Coordinates Lat +38.897557

Long -119.732507

Location Gardnerville

Address 820 Lyell Way

County Douglas

Distance to Road 20 Meters

Traffic Count 2,200 AADT (2008) Station #0230008

Groundcover Gravel

Representative Area Gardnerville Ranchos MSA (Micropolitan Statistical 

Area)

Pollutant, POC PM2.5, 1

Parameter Code 88101

Basic monitor objective(s) NAAQS

Site type(s) Population exposure

Monitoring type(s) SPM

Instrumental manufacturer 

and model

Met One BAM 1020

Method Code 170

FRM/FEM/ARM/other FEM

Collecting Agency NDEP

Analytical Lab N/A

Spatial Scale Neighborhood

Monitoring start date 04/01/2013

Current sampling frequency Continuous

Calculated sampling frequency NA

Sampling season 01/01-12/31

Analysis Method EQPM-0308-170

Probe Height 6.7 Meters 

Dist. fm. supporting structure Vertical Distance above 3 meters

Dist. fm. obstructions on roof N/A

Dist. fm. Obstructions not on 

roof (meters)

7 Meters

Dist. fm. trees 10 Meters

Distance to furnace or 

incinerator flue

N/A

Distance between collocated 

monitors in (meters)

N/A

Unrestricted air flow 360 Degrees

Probe material Aluminum
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Ranchos Aspen Park: Detailed Site Information (Cont.)

Residence time N/A

Changes in the next 18 

months?

No

Suitable for PM 2.5 

comparison?

Yes

Frequency of flow rate 

verification manual PM

N/A

Frequency of flow rate 

verification automated PM

Monthly

Frequency of one point QC 

check (gaseous)

N/A

Last Annual Performance 

Evaluation (gaseous)

N/A

Last two semi-annual flow rate 

audits for PM

New Site
37

Figure 10: Ranchos Aspen Park, 820 Lyell Way Gardnerville, NV PM2.5 Monitor
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IMPROVE Station: Detailed Site Information

Site Name Jarbidge Wilderness IMPROVE

AQS ID 32-007-9000

GIS Coordinates Lat +41.8926

Long -115.4261

Location Mahoney Forest Service Station

Address Jarbidge Wilderness

County Elko

Distance to Road 100 Feet

Traffic Count N/A

Groundcover Dirt/Grass

Representative Area Rural (Not in an urban area)

Pollutant, POC PM2.5, 1

Parameter Code 88101

Basic monitor objective(s) Other

Site type(s) General/Background

Monitoring type(s) IMPROVE

Instrumental manufacturer 

and model

Crocker Nuclear Lab, IMPROVE Sampler Version II

Method Code N/A

FRM/FEM/ARM/other Other 

Collecting Agency USFS

Analytical Lab Crocker Nuclear Lab

Spatial Scale Regional

Monitoring start date 01/1988

Current sampling frequency 1:3 Filters Collected Weekly

Calculated sampling 

frequency

N/A

Sampling season 01/01-12/31

Analysis Method N/A

Probe Height 4 Meters

Dist. fm. supporting structure 2 Meters

Dist. fm. obstructions on roof N/A

Dist. fm. Obstructions not on 

roof (meters)

18 Meters

Dist. fm. trees 15 Meters

Distance to furnace or 

incinerator flue

N/A

Distance between collocated 

monitors in (meters)

N/A

Unrestricted air flow Yes

Probe material Aluminum

Residence time N/A
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IMPROVE Station: Detailed Site Information (Cont.)

Changes in the next 18 

months?

No

Suitable for PM 2.5 

comparison?

No

Frequency of flow rate 

verification manual PM

Unable to Determine

Frequency of flow rate 

verification automated PM

N/A

Frequency of one point QC 

check (gaseous)

N/A

Last Annual Performance 

Evaluation (gaseous)

N/A

Last two semi-annual flow 

rate audits for PM

Unable to Determine
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FIGURE 11: Mahoney Forest Service IMPROVE Station, Jarbidge , NV
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Appendix A.

Ozone Seasonality Approval Letter
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Appendix B.

Manse PM10 Monitor Relocation Approval
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Appendix D.

Comment Submittal Information

The proposed 2012 Ambient Air Monitoring Network Plan is posted on the NDEP website for 

review and comment for thirty (30) days.

Comments may be emailed to

Daren Winkelman (dwinkelman@ndep.nv.gov)

or mailed to,

Daren Winkelman

Ambient Monitoring Program

Bureau of Air Quality Planning

901 S. Stewart Street, Suite 4001

Carson City, Nevada89701