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3See HUD, Manufactured Housing Consensus 

Committee, https://www.hud.gov/program_offices/ 

housing/rmra/mhs/cc1. 

Committee, a statutory Federal Advisory 

Committee body.3 Given the significant 

role that manufactured housing plays in 

providing affordable housing, HUD has 

determined that it should undertake a 

substantive review of all current and 

planned federal regulation of 

manufactured housing. This review is 

intended to ensure that HUD can more 

effectively meet its responsibilities to 

facilitate the availability of affordable 

manufactured homes and encourage 

innovation and cost-effective 

construction techniques for 

manufactured housing while continuing 

to protect consumers by ensuring 

quality, durable, safe and affordable 

manufactured homes. 

In conducting this review, HUD 

believes that it would benefit from 

information and perspectives among 

state, local and tribal officials, experts in 

relevant disciplines, affected 

stakeholders in the private sector and 

the public as a whole. HUD is, therefore, 

requesting comment on all current and 

planned regulatory actions affecting 

manufactured housing. HUD 

specifically seeks comment on: 

• Rules listed in its Unified Agenda 

of Regulatory and Deregulatory Actions 

regulations, including rules to update its 

Manufactured Home Construction and 

Safety Standards (FR–5739), and exempt 

Recreational Vehicles from its 

Manufactured Home Construction and 

Safety Standards and Procedural and 

Enforcement Regulations (FR–5787). 

• How HUD should proceed with its 

Interpretative Bulletin that provides 

guidance for designing and installing 

manufactured home foundations in 

areas subject to freezing temperatures 

with seasonal ground freezing. 

• The effectiveness of HUD’s on-site 

completion of construction regulations, 

its Subpart I notification and corrections 

procedures, and its Alternative 

Construction approval process, both 

overall and specifically in review of 

manufactured homes with a carportready design or any other similar design 

that would permit the construction of an 

add-on at the final home site, that is not 

structurally independent from the 

home’s structure, support and anchoring 

systems. 

HUD does not anticipate moving 

forward with any manufactured housing 

program regulations pending 

completion of its review. HUD may 

make exceptions, however, on 

individual rules based on policy 

priorities or revised circumstances. 

To assist in the formulation of 

comments, HUD encourages 

commenters to consider how HUD’s 

manufactured housing regulatory 

agenda may be streamlined to reduce or 

eliminate costs and overall burden 

while ensuring that HUD can continue 

to meet its statutory responsibilities 

under the Manufactured Home 

construction and Safety Standards Act 

of 1974 (42 U.S.C. 5401 et seq.), as 

amended. 

Dated: January 8, 2018. 

Dana T. Wade, 

General Deputy Assistant Secretary for 

Housing. 

[FR Doc. 2018–01276 Filed 1–25–18; 8:45 am] 

BILLING CODE 4210–67–P 

ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION 

AGENCY 

40 CFR Parts 51, 60, and 63 

[EPA–HQ–OAR–2016–0510; FRL–9972–22– 

OAR] 

RIN 2060–AS95 

Revisions to Testing Regulations for 

Air Emission Sources 

AGENCY: Environmental Protection 

Agency (EPA). 

ACTION: Proposed rule. 

SUMMARY: This action proposes 

corrections and updates to regulations 

for source testing of emissions. The 

proposed rule includes corrections to 

testing provisions that contain 

inaccuracies, updates to outdated 

procedures, and approved alternative 

procedures that provide testers 

enhanced flexibility. The revisions will 

improve the quality of data but will not 

impose new substantive requirements 

on source owners or operators. 

DATES: Comments. Written comments 

must be received by March 27, 2018. 

Public Hearing. The EPA will hold a 

public hearing on this rule if requested. 

Requests for a hearing must be made by 

February 5, 2018. Requests for a hearing 

should be made to Mrs. Lula H. Melton 

via email at melton.lula@epa.gov or by 

phone at (919) 541–2910. If a hearing is 

requested, it will be held on February 

26, 2018 at EPA Headquarters, William 

Jefferson Clinton East Building, 1201 

Constitution Avenue NW, Washington, 

DC 20004. 

ADDRESSES: Submit your comments, 

identified by Docket ID No. EPA–HQ– 

OAR–2016–0510 at http://

www.regulations.gov. Follow the online 

instructions for submitting comments. 

Once submitted, comments cannot be 

edited or removed from Regulations.gov. 

The EPA may publish any comment 

received to its public docket. Do not 

submit electronically any information 

you consider to be Confidential 

Business Information (CBI) or other 

information whose disclosure is 

restricted by statute. Multimedia 

submissions (audio, video, etc.) must be 

accompanied by a written comment. 

The written comment is considered the 

official comment and should include 

discussion of all points you wish to 

make. The EPA will generally not 

consider comments or comment 

contents located outside of the primary 

submission (i.e., on the Web, Cloud, or 

other file sharing system). For 

additional submission methods, the full 

EPA public comment policy, 

information about CBI or multimedia 

submissions, and general guidance on 

making effective comments, please visit 

http://www.epa.gov/dockets/ 

commenting-epa-dockets. 

All documents in the docket are listed 

on the https://www.regulations.gov 

website. Although listed on the website, 

some information is not publicly 

available, e.g., CBI 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 

either electronically at http://

www.regulations.gov or in hard copy at 

the EPA Docket Center, Room 3334, 

EPA WJC West Building, 1301 

Constitution Avenue NW, Washington, 

DC 20004. The Public Reading Room is 

open from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., 

Monday through Friday, excluding legal 

holidays. The telephone number for the 

Public Reading Room is (202) 566–1744, 

and the telephone number for the EPA 

Docket Center is (202) 566–1742. 

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: 

melton.lula@epa.gov. 

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? 

II. Background 

III. Summary of Proposed Amendments 

A. Method 201A of Appendix M of Part 51 

B. Method 204 of Appendix M of Part 51 

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D. General Provisions (Subpart A) of Part 

60 

E. Fossil-Fuel-Fired Steam Generators 

(Subpart D) Part 60 

F. Electric Utility Steam Generating Units 

(Subpart Da) Part 60 

G. Industrial-Commercial-Institutional 

Steam Generating Units (Subpart Db) 

Part 60 

H. Small Industrial-CommercialInstitutional Steam Generating Units 

(Subpart Dc) Part 60 

I. Municipal Waste Combustors for Which 

Construction is Commenced After 

December 20, 1989 and on or Before 

September 20, 1994 (Subpart Ea) Part 60 

J. Glass Manufacturing Plants (Subpart CC) 

Part 60 

K. New Residential Wood Heaters, New 

Residential Hydronic Heaters and 

Forced-Air Furnaces (Subpart QQQQ) 

Part 60 

L. Method 2B of Appendix A–1 of Part 60 

M. Method 5 of Appendix A–3 of Part 60 

N. Method 5B of Appendix A–3 of Part 60 

O. Method 5I of Appendix A–3 of Part 60 

P. Method 7 of Appendix A–4 of Part 60 

Q. Method 8 of Appendix A–4 of Part 60 

R. Method 18 of Appendix A–6 of Part 60 

S. Method 22 of Appendix A–7 of Part 60 

T. Method 26 of Appendix A–8 of Part 60 

U. Method 26A of Appendix A–8 of Part 

60 

V. Test Method 28WHH of Appendix A–8 

of Part 60 

W. Performance Specification 1 of 

Appendix B of Part 60 

X. Performance Specification 2 of 

Appendix B of Part 60 

Y. Performance Specification 3 of 

Appendix B of Part 60 

Z. Performance Specification 11 of 

Appendix B of Part 60 

AA. Performance Specification 15 of 

Appendix B of Part 60 

BB. Performance Specification 18 of 

Appendix B of Part 60 

CC. Procedure 1 of Appendix F of Part 60 

DD. General Provisions (Subpart A) of Part 

63 

EE. Wool Fiberglass Manufacturing 

(Subpart NNN) Part 63 

FF. Major Sources: Industrial, Commercial, 

and Institutional Boilers and Process 

Heaters (Subpart DDDDD) Part 63 

GG. Coal- and Oil-Fired Electric Utility 

Steam Generating Units (Subpart 

UUUUU) Part 63 

HH. Method 303 of Appendix A of Part 63 

II. Method 308 of Appendix A of Part 63 

JJ. Method 320 of Appendix A of Part 63 

KK. Method 323 of Appendix A of Part 63 

LL. Method 325A of Appendix A of Part 63 

MM. Method 325B of Appendix A of Part 

63 

IV. Statutory and Executive Order Reviews 

A. Executive Order 12866: Regulatory 

Planning and Review and Executive 

Order 13563: Improving Regulation and 

Regulatory Review 

B. Executive Order 13771: Reducing 

Regulations and Controlling Regulatory 

Costs 

C. Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) 

D. Regulatory Flexibility Act (RFA) 

E. Unfunded Mandates Reform Act 

(UMRA) 

F. Executive Order 13132: Federalism 

G. Executive Order 13175: Consultation 

and Coordination With Indian Tribal 

Governments 

H. Executive Order 13045: Protection of 

Children From Environmental Health 

Risks and Safety Risks 

I. Executive Order 13211: Actions 

Concerning Regulations That 

Significantly Affect Energy Supply, 

Distribution or Use 

J. National Technology Transfer and 

Advancement Act and 1 CFR Part 51 

K. Executive Order 12898: Federal Actions 

To Address Environmental Justice in 

Minority Populations and Low-Income 

Populations 

I. General Information 

A. Does this action apply to me? 

The proposed amendments apply to 

industries that are subject to the current 

provisions of parts 51, 60, and 63. We 

did not list all of the specific affected 

industries or their North American 

Industry Classification System (NAICS) 

codes herein since there are many 

affected 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? 

This action makes corrections and 

revisions to source test methods, 

performance specifications (PS), quality 

assurance/quality control (QA/QC) 

procedures, and testing regulations. The 

corrections and revisions consist 

primarily of typographical errors, 

updates to testing procedures, and the 

addition of alternative equipment and 

methods the Agency has deemed 

acceptable to use. 

II. Background 

The EPA catalogs errors and 

corrections, as well as necessary 

revisions to test methods, PS, QA/QC 

procedures, 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 promulgated on August 

30, 2016 (81 FR 59800). This proposed 

rule addresses necessary corrections and 

revisions identified subsequent to that 

final action, many of which were 

brought to our attention by regulated 

sources and end-users, such as 

environmental consultants and 

compliance professionals. These 

revisions will improve the quality of 

data obtained and give source testers the 

flexibility to use newly-approved 

alternative procedures. 

III. Summary of Proposed Amendments 

The following amendments are being 

proposed. 

A. Method 201A of Appendix M of Part 

51 

In Method 201A, in section 12.5, the 

denominator of equation 24 would be 

corrected. 

B. Method 204 of Appendix M of Part 

51 

In Method 204, in section 8.2, the 

statement regarding equation 204–2 

would be corrected to ‘‘The NEAR must 

be ≤0.05.’’ 

C. Method 205 of Appendix M of Part 

51 

In Method 205, section 2.1.1 would be 

revised to allow the use of National 

Institute of Standards and Technology 

(NIST)-traceable transfer standards to 

calibrate the gas dilution system 

because these standards are widely 

available and provide the accuracy 

necessary to perform the calibration. 

Section 2.1.1 would also be revised to 

require testers to report the results of the 

calibration of the dilution system to 

enable the regulatory authority to 

review this information. 

D. General Provisions (Subpart A) of 

Part 60 

In the General Provisions of part 60, 

section 60.17(h) would be revised to add 

American Society for Testing and 

Materials (ASTM) D6216–12 to the list 

of incorporations by reference and to renumber the remaining consensus 

standards that are incorporated by 

reference in alpha-numeric order. 

E. Fossil-Fuel-Fired Steam Generators 

(Subpart D) Part 60 

In subpart D, the allowed filter 

temperature in section 60.46(b)(2)(i) 

would be revised from 160 ±14 °C to 160 

±5 °C resulting in increased precision of 

the filterable PM measurements. 

F. Electric Utility Steam Generating 

Units (Subpart Da) Part 60 

In subpart Da, the allowed filter 

temperature in section 60.50Da 

(b)(1)(ii)(A) would be revised from 160 

±14 °C to 160 ±5 °C resulting in 

increased precision of the filterable PM 

measurements. 

G. Industrial-Commercial-Institutional 

Steam Generating Units (Subpart Db) 

Part 60 

In subpart Db, the allowed filter 

temperature in section 60.46b(d)(4) 

would be revised from 160 ±14 °C to 160 

±5 °C resulting in increased precision of 

the filterable PM measurements. 


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H. Small Industrial-CommercialInstitutional Steam Generating Units 

(Subpart Dc) Part 60 

In subpart Dc, the allowed filter 

temperature in section 60.45c(a)(5) 

would be revised from 160 ±14 °C to 160 

±5 °C resulting in increased precision of 

the filterable PM measurements. 

I. Municipal Waste Combustors for 

Which Construction Is Commenced 

After December 20, 1989 and on or 

Before September 20, 1994 (Subpart Ea) 

Part 60 

In subpart Ea, the allowed filter 

temperature in section 60.58a(b)(3) 

would be revised from 160 ±14 °C to 160 

±5 °C resulting in increased precision of 

the filterable PM measurements. 

J. Glass Manufacturing Plants (Subpart 

CC) Part 60 

In subpart CC, the allowed filter 

temperature in section 60.293(f) would 

be revised from 120 ±14 °C to 120 ±5 °C 

resulting in increased precision of the 

filterable particulate matter (PM) 

measurements. The allowed filter 

temperature in section 60.296(d)(2) 

would be revised from 177 ±14 °C to 177 

±5 °C resulting in increased precision of 

the filterable PM measurements. 

K. New Residential Wood Heaters, New 

Residential Hydronic Heaters and 

Forced-Air Furnaces Part 60 

In subpart QQQQ, in Method 28WHH, 

in section 13.5.1, equation 8 would be 

corrected. 

L. Method 2B of Appendix A–1 of Part 

60 

In Method 2B, in section 12.1, the 

definition of ambient carbon dioxide 

concentration would be revised because 

the global monthly mean (CO2)a

concentration varies over time. Also, a 

website link would be added to the 

definition. 

M. Method 5 of Appendix A–3 of Part 

60 

The allowed filter temperature in 

Method 5, sections 2.0, 6.1.1.2, 6.1.1.6, 

6.1.1.7, and 8.5 would be revised from 

120 ±14 °C to 120 ±5 °C resulting in 

increased precision of the filterable PM 

measurements. Section 6.1.1.9 would be 

revised to allow the use of a single 

temperature sensor in lieu of two 

temperature sensors on the dry gas 

meter as allowed by Technical 

Information Document 19 (TID–19) and 

the approved broadly applicable 

alternative, ALT–117 (see https://

www.epa.gov/emc). 

N. Method 5B of Appendix A–3 of Part 

60 

The allowed filter temperature in 

Method 5B, sections 2.0, 6.1, and 8.2 

would be revised from 160 ±14 °C to 160 

±5 °C resulting in increased precision of 

the filterable PM measurements. Section 

11.0 would be revised to replace the 

reference to Method 5, section 11.0 with 

specific analytical procedures and to 

report the results using Figure 5B–1 for 

complete data review. Section 17.0 

would be revised to delete the word 

‘‘Reserved’’ from the title, and Figure 

5B–1 (Analytical Data Sheet) would be 

added. 

O. Method 5I of Appendix A–3 of Part 

60 

In Method 5I, sections 2.1 and 8.5.2.2 

would be revised to tighten the allowed 

filter temperature from 120 ±14 °C to 

120 ±5 °C resulting in increased 

precision of the filterable PM 

measurements. 

P. Method 7 of Appendix A–4 of Part 60 

In Method 7, sections 10.1.2 and 11.3 

reference erroneous sections; the correct 

sections would be inserted. 

Q. Method 8 of Appendix A–4 of Part 60 

In Method 8, sections 6.1.1.1 through 

6.1.1.4 would be renumbered to 6.1.1.2 

through 6.1.1.5; a new section 6.1.1.1 

would be added to clarify the 

requirements that apply to the probe 

nozzle; and Figure 8–1 (Sulfuric Acid 

Sampling Train) would be corrected. 

R. Method 18 of Appendix A–6 of Part 

60 

In Method 18, in section 13.1, the 

erroneous paragraph (c) designation 

would be re-designated as (b). 

S. Method 22 of Appendix A–7 of Part 

60 

In Method 22, sections 11.2.1 and 

11.2.2 would be revised to allow digital 

photography to be used for a subset of 

the recordkeeping requirements. Section 

11.2.3 would be added to allow digital 

photographic records. Note that ALT– 

109 (see https://www.epa.gov/emc) is 

the associated broadly applicable 

alternative that allows the use of digital 

photographs for specific recordkeeping 

requirements. 

T. Method 26 of Appendix A–8 of Part 

60 

In Method 26, section 6.2.2 would be 

revised to allow the use of glass sample 

storage containers as an option to allow 

flexibility and to be consistent with 

Method 26A. 

U. Method 26A of Appendix A–8 of Part 

60 

In Method 26A, section 6.2.1 would 

be revised to remove the language 

regarding sample storage containers. We 

have determined that high-density 

polyethylene is an acceptable material 

for sample storage containers in 

addition to the currently allowed glass. 

Therefore, we would allow both highdensity polyethylene and glass in a new 

section 6.2.4. 

V. Test Method 28WHH of Appendix 

A–8 of Part 60 

In Test Method 28WHH, equation 8 in 

section 13.5.1 would be corrected. 

W. Performance Specification 1 of 

Appendix B of Part 60 

In Performance Specification 1, 

references to ASTM D6216–98 (in 

sections 2.1, 3.1, 6.1, 8.1(1), 8.1(3)(ii), 

8.2(1), 8.2(2), 8.2(3), 9.0, 12.1, 13.1, 13.2, 

and 16.0 reference 8. will be replaced 

with ASTM D6216–12. Note: If the 

initial certification of the continuous 

opacity monitoring system (COMS) has 

already occurred using D6216–98, 

D6216–03, or D6216–07, it will not be 

necessary to recertify using D6216–12. 

X. Performance Specification 2 of 

Appendix B of Part 60 

In Performance Specification 2, 

section 13.2 would be replaced with a 

table that indicates the relative accuracy 

performance specifications. 

Y. Performance Specification 3 of 

Appendix B of Part 60 

In Performance Specification 3, the 

two sentences in section 12.0 that read, 

‘‘Calculate the arithmetic difference 

between the RM and the CEMS output 

for each run. The average difference of 

the nine (or more) data sets constitute 

the RA.’’ would be deleted; these two 

sentences are no longer necessary since 

equations 3–1 and 3–2 would be moved 

from section 13.2 to section 12.0. 

Z. Performance Specification 11 of 

Appendix B of Part 60 

In Performance Specification 11, 

section 13.1, the word ‘‘average’’ 

erroneously exists in the second 

sentence and would be deleted. 

AA. Performance Specification 15 of 

Appendix B of Part 60 

In Performance Specification 15, 

section 13.0 would be added as 

‘‘Method Performance (Reserved).’’ 

BB. Performance Specification 18 of 

Appendix B of Part 60 

In Performance Specification 18, in 

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be revised to clarify the duration of the 

drift check. In Table 1, the erroneous 

acronym ‘‘NO2’’ would be replaced with 

‘‘NO.’’ In the appendix of Performance 

Specification 18, the inadvertently 

omitted reserved section 12.0 would be 

added. 

CC. Procedure 1 of Appendix F of Part 

60 

In Procedure 1, in section 5.1.2 (1), 

the sentence immediately following the 

table that reads, ‘‘Challenge the CEMS 

three times at each audit point, and use 

the average of the three responses in 

determining accuracy.’’ would be 

replaced with, ‘‘Inject each of the audit 

gases, three times each for a total of six 

injections. Inject the gases in such a 

manner that the entire CEMS is 

challenged. Do not inject the same gas 

concentration twice in succession.’’ In 

section 5.1.2 (3), the reference to EPA’s 

traceability protocol for gaseous 

calibration standards would be updated, 

and the language regarding the use of 

EPA Method 205 for dilution of audit 

gases would be clarified. 

DD. General Provisions (Subpart A) of 

Part 63 

Sections 63.7(g)(2), 63.7(g)(2)(v), and 

63.8(e)(5)(i) of the General Provisions 

(subpart A) of part 63 would be revised 

to require the reporting of specific test 

data for continuous monitoring system 

performance evaluation tests and 

ongoing QA tests. These data elements 

would be required regardless of the 

format of the report, i.e., electronic or 

paper. These modifications will ensure 

that performance evaluation and quality 

assurance test reporting include all data 

necessary for the compliance authority 

to assess and assure the quality of the 

reported data and that the reported 

information describes and identifies the 

specific unit covered by the evaluation 

test report. 

EE. Wool Fiberglass Manufacturing 

(Subpart NNN) Part 63 

In subpart NNN, the allowed filter 

temperature in § 63.1385(a)(5) would be 

revised from 120 ±14 °C to 120 ±5 °C 

resulting in increased precision of the 

filterable PM measurements. 

FF. Major Sources: Industrial, 

Commercial, and Institutional Boilers 

and Process Heaters (Subpart DDDDD) 

Part 63 

In Table 6 of subpart DDDDD, row 1.f. 

would be revised to allow the use of 

EPA SW–846–7471B (for liquid 

samples) in addition to EPA SW–846– 

7470A for measuring mercury to allow 

flexibility. 

GG. Coal- and Oil-Fired Electric Utility 

Steam Generating Units (Subpart 

UUUUU) Part 63 

In subpart UUUUU, the allowed filter 

temperature in § 63.10010(h)(7)(i)(1) 

would be revised from 160 ±14 °C to 160 

±5 °C resulting in increased precision of 

the filterable PM measurements. In 

Table 5, Method 5I would be allowed as 

a test method option because Method 5I 

is designed for low PM application. 

HH. Method 303 of Appendix A of Part 

63 

In Method 303, section 12.4, equation 

303–3 would be corrected by inserting 

‘‘where y = ’’ in front of the equation. 

II. Method 308 of Appendix A of Part 63 

In Method 308, deionized distilled 

water would replace the aqueous nproponal solution; the affected sections 

are 2.0, 7.2.2, 7.2.3.3, and 11.3.2. 

Section 7.2.2, which defines the 

aqueous n-proponal solution, would be 

removed. Section 8.1.2 would be revised 

to require a leak check prior to the 

sampling run (in addition to after the 

sampling run) for QA purposes; 

requiring a leak check prior to the 

sampling run would potentially save 

time and money. In section 9.1, 

methanol spike recovery check would 

be added as a QC measure in Table 9.1. 

In section 12.1, variables used in 

equations 308–4 and 308–5 would be 

added and section 12.5, which includes 

equations 308–4 and 308–5, would be 

added. In section 13.0, the title 

‘‘Reserved’’ would be replaced with 

‘‘Method Performance’’ and QA 

requirements would be added to be 

consistent with other methods. 

JJ. Method 320 of Appendix A of Part 63 

In section 8.2.2.4, the denominator in 

equation 2 would be corrected from PSS

to PS. In section 9.2.3, the word ‘‘where’’ 

in the statement ‘‘Calculate the dilution 

ratio using the tracer gas as follows: 

where:’’ would be deleted. Also in 

section 9.2.3, ‘‘dir’’ on the definition of 

spike is inadvertently superscripted and 

would be subscripted. 

KK. Method 323 of Appendix A of Part 

63 

In Method 323, section 12.9, the 

denominator in equation 323–8 would 

be corrected. 

LL. Method 325A of Appendix A of Part 

63 

In Method 325A, section 8.2.1.3 

would be revised to clarify that only one 

extra sampling site is required near 

known sources of volatile organic 

compounds (VOCs) when the source is 

within 50 meters of the boundary and 

the source is located between two 

monitors. The label under Figure 8.1 

would be corrected from Refinery (20% 

angle) to Refinery (20° angle). Section 

8.2.3.2 would be revised to include 

facilities with a monitoring perimeter 

length equal to 7,315 meters (24,000 

feet). Section 8.2.3.3 would be added to 

provide clarification and an equivalent 

procedure in Option 2 (linear distance 

between sites) for site locations that 

parallel section 8.2.2.2.4 in Option 1 

(radial distance between sites). 

MM. Method 325B of Appendix A of 

Part 63 

In Method 325B, section 9.3.2 would 

be revised to correct an error in the 

number of field blank samples required 

for a sampling period and to provide 

consistency with the sample analysis 

required in Method 325B. In sections 

9.13 and 11.3.2.5, the erroneous 

reference to section 10.6.3 would be 

corrected to 10.0. Also in section 

11.3.2.5, the erroneous reference to 

section 10.9.5 would be corrected to 

9.13. Section 12.2.2 would be revised to 

correct the calculation of target 

compound concentrations at standard 

conditions. Sections 12.2.3 and 12.2.4 

would be deleted because the equations 

for target concentrations are incorrect. 

Table 17–1 would be revised to add 

inadvertently omitted QC criteria from 

section 9.3.3. 

IV. Statutory and Executive Order 

Reviews 

Additional information about these 

statutes and Executive Orders can be 

found at http://www2.epa.gov/lawsregulations/laws-and-executive-orders. 

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’’ under the terms of 

Executive Order (E.O.) 12866 (58 FR 

51735, October 4, 1993) and is, 

therefore, not subject to review under 

Executive Orders 12866 and 13563 (76 

FR 3821, January 21, 2011). 

B. Executive Order 13771: Reducing 

Regulations and Controlling Regulatory 

Costs 

This action is expected to be an 

Executive Order 13771 deregulatory 

action. This proposed rule is expected 

to provide meaningful burden reduction 

by improving data quality and providing 

source testers the flexibility to use 

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C. Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) 

This action does not impose an 

information collection burden under the 

PRA. The amendments being proposed 

in this action to the test methods, 

performance specifications, and testing 

regulations do not substantively revise 

the existing information collection 

requirements but rather only make 

corrections and minor updates to 

existing testing methodology. In 

addition, the proposed amendments 

clarify performance testing 

requirements. 

D. Regulatory Flexibility Act (RFA) 

I certify that this action will not have 

a significant economic impact on a 

substantial number of small entities 

under the RFA. In making this 

determination, the impact of concern is 

any significant adverse economic 

impact on small entities. An agency may 

certify that a rule will not have a 

significant economic impact on a 

substantial number of small entities if 

the rule relieves regulatory burden, has 

no net burden or otherwise has a 

positive economic effect on the small 

entities subject to the rule. This 

proposed rule will not impose emission 

measurement requirements beyond 

those specified in the current 

regulations, nor does it change any 

emission standard. We have, therefore, 

concluded that this action will have no 

net regulatory burden for all directly 

regulated small entities. 

E. 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. 

F. 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. 

G. 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 would correct 

and update existing testing regulations. 

Thus, Executive Order 13175 does not 

apply to this action. 

H. 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. 

I. 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. 

J. National Technology Transfer and 

Advancement Act and 1 CFR Part 51 

This action involves technical 

standards. The EPA proposes to use 

ASTM D6216–12 for continuous opacity 

monitors in Performance Specification 

1. The ASTM D6216–12 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 ASTM D6216–12 standard was 

developed and adopted by the American 

Society for Testing and Materials. The 

standard may be obtained from http://

www.astm.org or from the ASTM at 100 

Barr Harbor Drive, P.O. Box C700, West 

Conshohocken, PA 19428–2959. 

K. Executive Order 12898: Federal 

Actions To Address Environmental 

Justice in Minority Populations and 

Low-Income Populations 

The EPA believes that this action is 

not subject to Executive Order 12898 (59 

FR 7629, February 16, 1994) because it 

does not establish an environmental 

health or safety standard. This action 

would correct and update existing 

testing regulations. 

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, Performance 

specifications, Test methods and 

procedures. 

Dated: December 11, 2017. 

E. Scott Pruitt, 

Administrator. 

For the reasons stated in the 

preamble, the Environmental Protection 

Agency proposes to amend title 40, 

chapter I of the Code of Federal 

Regulations as follows: 

PART 51—REQUIREMENTS FOR 

PREPARATION, ADOPTION, AND 

SUBMITTAL OF IMPLEMENTATION 

PLANS 

■ 1. The authority citation for part 51 

continues to read as follows: 

Authority: 23 U.S.C. 101; 42 U.S.C. 7401– 

7671q. 

■ 2. Amend appendix M to part 51 as 

follows: 

■ a. Revise section 12.5, equation 24, in 

Method 201A. 

■ b. Revise the last sentence in section 

8.2 in Method 204. 

■ c. Revise section 2.1.1 in Method 205. 

The revisions read as follows: 

Appendix M to Part 51—Recommended 

Test Methods for State Implementation 

Plans 

* * * * * 

Method 201A—Determination of PM10 and 

PM2.5 Emissions From Stationary Sources 

(Constant Sampling Rate Procedure) 

* * * * * 

12.5 Equations. Use the following 

equations to complete the calculations 

required in this test method. 

* * * * * 

Sampling Dwell Time at Each Point. Ntp is 

the total number of traverse points. You must 

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* * * * * 

Method 204—Criteria for and Verification of 

a Permanent or Temporary Total Enclosure 

* * * * * 

8.2 * * * 

The NEAR must be ≤0.05. 

* * * * * 

Method 205—Verification of Gas Dilution 

Systems for Field Instrument Calibrations 

* * * * * 

2.1.1 The gas dilution system shall be 

recalibrated once per calendar year using 

NIST-traceable flow standards with an 

uncertainty ≤0.25 percent. You shall report 

the results of the calibration by the person or 

manufacturer who carried out the calibration 

whenever the dilution system is used, listing 

the date of the most recent calibration, the 

due date for the next calibration, calibration 

point, reference flow device (ID, S/N), and 

acceptance criteria. Follow the 

manufacturer’s instructions for the operation 

and use of the gas dilution system. A copy 

of the manufacturer’s instructions for the 

operation of the instrument, as well as the 

most recent calibration documentation shall 

be made available for inspection at the test 

site. 

* * * * * 

PART 60—STANDARDS OF 

PERFORMANCE FOR NEW 

STATIONARY SOURCES 

■ 3. The authority citation for part 60 

continues to read as follows: 

Authority: 42 U.S.C. 7401 et seq. 

■ 4. In § 60.17: 

■ a. Redesignate paragraphs (h)(177) 

through (h)(209) as (h)(178) through 

(h)(210). 

■ b. Add new paragraph (h)(177). 

The addition reads as follows: 

§ 60.17 Incorporations by reference. 

* * * * * 

(h) * * * 

(177) ASTM D6216–12, Standard 

Practice for Opacity Monitor 

Manufacturers to Certify Conformance 

with Design and Performance 

Specifications, IBR approved for 

appendix B to part 60: Performance 

Specification 1. 

* * * * * 

Subpart D—Standards of Performance 

for Fossil-Fuel-Fired Steam Generators 

■ 5. Revise § 60.46(b)(2)(i) to read as 

follows: 

§ 60.46 Test methods and procedures. 

* * * * * 

(b) * * * 

(2) * * * 

(i) The sampling time and sample 

volume for each run shall be at least 60 

minutes and 0.85 dscm (30 dscf). The 

probe and filter holder heating systems 

in the sampling train shall be set to 

provide an average gas temperature of 

160 ±5 °C (320 ±9 °F). 

* * * * * 

Subpart Da—Standards of 

Performance for Electric Utility Steam 

Generating Units 

■ 6. Revise § 60.50Da (b)(1)(ii)(A) to 

read as follows: 

§ 60.50Da Compliance determination 

procedures and methods. 

* * * * * 

(b) * * * 

(1) * * * 

(ii) * * * 

(A) The sampling time and sample 

volume for each run shall be at least 120 

minutes and 1.70 dscm (60 dscf). The 

probe and filter holder heating system 

in the sampling train may be set to 

provide an average gas temperature of 

no greater than 160 ±5 °C (320 ±9 °F). 

* * * * * 

Subpart Db—Standards of 

Performance for IndustrialCommercial-Institutional Steam 

Generating Units 

■ 7. Revise § 60.46b (d)(4) to read as 

follows: 

§ 60.46b Compliance and performance test 

methods and procedures for particulate 

matter and nitrogen oxides. 

* * * * * 

(d) * * * 

(4) For Method 5 of appendix A of 

this part, the temperature of the sample 

gas in the probe and filter holder is 

monitored and is maintained at 160 ±5 

°C (320 ±9 °F). 

* * * * * 

Subpart Dc—Standards of 

Performance for Small IndustrialCommercial-Institutional Steam 

Generating Units 

■ 8. Revise § 60.45c(a)(5) to read as 

follows: 

§ 60.45c Compliance and performance test 

methods and procedures for particulate 

matter. 

(a) * * * 

(5) For Method 5 or 5B of appendix 

A of this part, the temperature of the 

sample gas in the probe and filter holder 

shall be monitored and maintained at 

160 ±5 °C (320 ±9 °F). 

* * * * * 

Subpart Ea—Standards of 

Performance for Municipal Waste 

Combustors for Which Construction Is 

Commenced After December 20, 1989 

and On or Before September 20, 1994 

■ 9. Revise § 60.58a(b)(3) to read as 

follows: 

§ 60.58a Compliance and performance 

testing. 

* * * * * 

(b) * * * 

(3) Method 5 shall be used for 

determining compliance with the 

particulate matter emission limit. The 

minimum sample volume shall be 1.7 

cubic meters (60 cubic feet). The probe 

and filter holder heating systems in the 

sample train shall be set to provide a gas 

temperature of 160° ±5 °C (320° ±9 °F). 

An oxygen or carbon dioxide 

measurement shall be obtained 

simultaneously with each Method 5 run. 

* * * * * 

Subpart CC—Standards of 

Performance for Glass Manufacturing 

Plants 

■ 10. Revise § 60.293(f) to read as 

follows: 

§ 60.293 Standards for particulate matter 

from glass melting furnace with modifiedprocesses. 

* * * * * 

(f) Test methods and procedures as 

specified in § 60.296 shall be used to 

determine compliance with this section 

except that to determine compliance for 

any glass melting furnace using 

modified processes and fired with either 

a gaseous fuel or a liquid fuel containing 

less than 0.50 weight percent sulfur, 

Method 5 shall be used with the probe 

and filter holder heating system in the 

sampling train set to provide a gas 

temperature of 120 ±5 °C (248 ±9 °F). 

* * * * * 

■ 11. Revise § 60.296(d)(2) to read as 

follows: 


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* * * * * 

(d) * * * 

(2) Method 5 shall be used to 

determine the particulate matter 

concentration (cs) and volumetric flow 

rate (Qsd) of the effluent gas. The 

sampling time and sample volume for 

each run shall be at least 60 minutes 

and 0.90 dscm (31.8 dscf). The probe 

and filter holder heating system may be 

set to provide a gas temperature no 

greater than 177 ±5 °C (350 ±9 °F), 

except under the conditions specified in 

§ 60.293(e). 

* * * * * 

■ 12. Revise ‘‘(CO2)a’’ in section 12.1 in 

Method 2B of appendix A–1 to part 60 

to read as follows: 

Appendix A–1 to Part 60—Test 

Methods 1 Through 2F 

* * * * * 

Method 2B—Determination of Exhaust Gas 

Volume Flow Rate From Gasoline Vapor 

Incinerators 

* * * * * 

12.1 Nomenclature. 

* * * * * 

(CO2)a = Ambient carbon dioxide 

concentration, ppm (if not measured 

during the test period, may be assumed 

to equal the global monthly mean CO2

concentration posted at http://

www.esrl.noaa.gov/gmd/ccgg/trends/ 

global.html#global_data). 

* * * * * 

■ 13. In appendix A–3 to part 60: 

■ a. Revise sections 2.0, 6.1.1.2, 6.1.1.6, 

6.1.1.7, 6.1.1.9, and 8.5 in Method 5. 

■ b. Revise sections 2.0, 6.1, 8.2, and 

11.0 in Method 5B. 

■ c. Add section 17.0 in Method 5B. 

■ d. Revise sections 2.1 and 8.5.2.2 in 

Method 5I. 

The revisions read as follows: 

Appendix A–3 to Part 60—Test 

Methods 4 Through 5I 

* * * * * 

Method 5—Determination of Particulate 

Matter Emissions From Stationary Sources 

* * * * * 

2.0 Summary of Method. Particulate 

matter is withdrawn isokinetically from the 

source and collected on a glass fiber filter 

maintained at a temperature of 120 ±5 °C 

(248 ±9 °F) or such other temperature as 

specified by an applicable subpart of the 

standards or approved by the Administrator 

for a particular application. The PM mass, 

which includes any material that condenses 

at or above the filtration temperature, is 

determined gravimetrically after the removal 

of uncombined water. 

* * * * * 

6.1.1.2 Probe Liner. Borosilicate or quartz 

glass tubing with a heating system capable of 

maintaining a probe gas temperature during 

sampling of 120 ±5 °C (248 ±9 °F), or such 

other temperature as specified by an 

applicable subpart of the standards or as 

approved by the Administrator for a 

particular application. Since the actual 

temperature at the outlet of the probe is not 

usually monitored during sampling, probes 

constructed according to APTD–0581 and 

utilizing the calibration curves of APTD– 

0576 (or calibrated according to the 

procedure outlined in APTD–0576) will be 

considered acceptable. Either borosilicate or 

quartz glass probe liners may be used for 

stack temperatures up to about 480 °C (900 

°F); quartz glass liners shall be used for 

temperatures between 480 and 900 °C (900 

and 1,650 °F). Both types of liners may be 

used at higher temperatures than specified 

for short periods of time, subject to the 

approval of the Administrator. The softening 

temperature for borosilicate glass is 820 °C 

(1500 °F), and for quartz glass it is 1500 °C 

(2700 °F). Whenever practical, every effort 

should be made to use borosilicate or quartz 

glass probe liners. Alternatively, metal liners 

(e.g., 316 stainless steel, Incoloy 825 or other 

corrosion resistant metals) made of seamless 

tubing may be used, subject to the approval 

of the Administrator. 

* * * * * 

6.1.1.6 Filter Heating System. Any 

heating system capable of monitoring and 

maintaining temperature around the filter 

shall be used to ensure the sample gas 

temperature exiting the filter of 120 ± 5 °C 

(248 ±9 °F) during sampling or such other 

temperature as specified by an applicable 

subpart of the standards or approved by the 

Administrator for a particular application. 

The monitoring and regulation of the 

temperature around the filter may be done 

with the filter temperature sensor or another 

temperature sensor. 

6.1.1.7 Filter Temperature Sensor. A 

temperature sensor capable of measuring 

temperature to within ±3 °C (5.4 °F) shall be 

installed so that the sensing tip of the 

temperature sensor is in direct contact with 

the sample gas exiting the filter. The sensing 

tip of the sensor may be encased in glass, 

Teflon, or metal and must protrude at least 1⁄2

in. into the sample gas exiting the filter. The 

filter temperature sensor must be monitored 

and recorded during sampling to ensure a 

sample gas temperature exiting the filter of 

120 ±5 °C (248 ±9 °F), or such other 

temperature as specified by an applicable 

subpart of the standards or approved by the 

Administrator for a particular application. 

* * * * * 

6.1.1.9 Metering System. Vacuum gauge, 

leak-free pump, calibrated temperature 

sensors, dry gas meter (DGM) capable of 

measuring volume to within 2 percent, and 

related equipment, as shown in Figure 5–1. 

Other metering systems capable of 

maintaining sampling rates within 10 percent 

of isokinetic and of determining sample 

volumes to within 2 percent may be used, 

subject to the approval of the Administrator. 

When the metering system is used in 

conjunction with a pitot tube, the system 

shall allow periodic checks of isokinetic 

rates. The average DGM temperature for use 

in the calculations of Section 12.0 may be 

obtained by averaging the two temperature 

sensors located at the inlet and outlet of the 

DGM as shown in Figure 5–3 or alternatively 

from a single temperature sensor located at 

the immediate outlet of the DGM or the 

plenum of the DGM. 

* * * * * 

8.5 Sampling Train Operation. During the 

sampling run, maintain an isokinetic 

sampling rate (within 10 percent of true 

isokinetic unless otherwise specified by the 

Administrator) and a sample gas temperature 

through the filter of 120 ±5 °C (248 ±9 °F) or 

such other temperature as specified by an 

applicable subpart of the standards or 

approved by the Administrator. Note: After 

startup of the sampling system, it may take 

several minutes to equilibrate the system and 

temperature reading to within the required 

temperature threshold. 

* * * * * 

Method 5B—Determination of Nonsulfuric 

Acid Particulate Matter Emissions From 

Stationary Sources 

* * * * * 

2.0 Summary of Method 

Particulate matter is withdrawn 

isokinetically from the source and collected 

on a glass fiber filter maintained at a 

temperature of 160 ±5 °C (320 ±9 °F). The 

collected sample is then heated in an oven 

at 160 °C (320 °F) for 6 hours to volatilize any 

condensed sulfuric acid that may have been 

collected, and the nonsulfuric acid 

particulate mass is determined 

gravimetrically. 

* * * * * 

6.1 Sample Collection. 

The probe liner heating system and filter 

heating system must be capable of 

maintaining a sample gas temperature of 160 

±5 °C (320 ±9 °F). 

* * * * * 

8.2 Probe and Filter Temperatures. 

Maintain the probe outlet and filter 

temperatures at 160 ±5 °C (320 ±9 °F). Note: 

After start-up of the sampling system, it may 

take several minutes to equilibrate the system 

and temperature reading to within the 

required temperature threshold. 

* * * * * 

11.0 Analytical Procedure 

11.1 Record and report the data required 

on a sheet such as the one shown in Figure 

5B–1. 

11.2 Handle each sample container as 

follows: 

11.2.1 Container No. 1. Leave the 

contents in the shipping container or transfer 

the filter and any loose PM from the sample 

container to a tared glass weighing dish. 

Oven dry the filter sample at a temperature 

of 160 ±5 °C (320 ±9 °F) for 6 hours. Cool in 

a desiccator for 2 hours, and weigh to 

constant weight. Report the results to the 

nearest 0.1 mg. For the purposes of this 

section, the term ‘‘constant weight’’ means a 

difference of no more than 0.5 mg or 1 

percent of total weight less tare weight, 

whichever is greater, between two 

consecutive weighings, with no less than 6 

hours of desiccation time between weighings. 

11.2.2 Container No. 2. Note the level of 

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analysis sheet whether leakage occurred 

during transport. If a noticeable amount of 

leakage has occurred, either void the sample 

or use methods, subject to the approval of the 

Administrator, to correct the final results. 

Measure the liquid in this container either 

volumetrically to ±1 ml or gravimetrically to 

±0.5 g. Transfer the contents to a tared 250 

ml beaker, and evaporate to dryness at 

ambient temperature and pressure. Then 

oven dry the probe sample at a temperature 

of 160 ±5 °C (320 ±9 °F) for 6 hours. Cool in 

a desiccator for 2 hours, and weigh to 

constant weight. Report the results to the 

nearest 0.1 mg. 

11.2.3 Container No. 3. Weigh the spent 

silica gel (or silica gel plus impinger) to the 

nearest 0.5 g using a balance. This step may 

be conducted in the field. 

11.2.4 Acetone Blank Container. Measure 

the acetone in this container either 

volumetrically or gravimetrically. Transfer 

the acetone to a tared 250 ml beaker, and 

evaporate to dryness at ambient temperature 

and pressure. Desiccate for 24 hours, and 

weigh to a constant weight. Report the results 

to the nearest 0.1 mg. 

Note: The contents of Container No. 2 as 

well as the acetone blank container may be 

evaporated at temperatures higher than 

ambient. If evaporation is done at an elevated 

temperature, the temperature must be below 

the boiling point of the solvent; also, to 

prevent ‘‘bumping,’’ the evaporation process 

must be closely supervised, and the contents 

of the beaker must be swirled occasionally to 

maintain an even temperature. Use extreme 

care, as acetone is highly flammable and has 

a low flash point. 

* * * * * 

17.0 Tables, Diagrams, Flowcharts, and 

Validation Data 

Container number 

Weight of particulate collected, mg 

Final weight Tare weight Weight gain 

1. ..................................................................................................................................

2. ..................................................................................................................................

Total: ............................................................................................................................

Less acetone blank ......................................................................................................

Weight of particulate matter .........................................................................................

Volume of liquid water collected 

Impinger volume, ml Silica gel weight, g 

Final ..............................................................................................................................

Initial .............................................................................................................................

Liquid collected ............................................................................................................

Total volume collected ................................................................................................. ............................................. g* ml 

*Convert weight of water to volume by dividing total weight increase by density of water (1 g/ml). 

Figure 5B–1. Analytical Data Sheet 

* * * * * 

Method 5I—Determination of Low Level 

Particulate Emissions From Stationary 

Sources 

* * * * * 

2.1. Description. The system setup and 

operation is essentially identical to Method 

5. Particulate is withdrawn isokinetically 

from the source and collected on a 47 mm 

glass fiber filter maintained at a temperature 

of 120 ±5 °C (248 ±9 °F). The PM mass is 

determined by gravimetric analysis after the 

removal of uncombined water. Specific 

measures in this procedure designed to 

improve system performance at low 

particulate levels include: 

1. Improved sample handling procedures 

2. Light weight sample filter assembly 

3. Use of low residue grade acetone 

Accuracy is improved through the 

minimization of systemic errors associated 

with sample handling and weighing 

procedures. High purity reagents, all glass, 

grease free, sample train components, and 

light weight filter assemblies and beakers, 

each contribute to the overall objective of 

improved precision and accuracy at low 

particulate concentrations. 

* * * * * 

8.5.2.2 Care should be taken to maintain 

the filter box temperature of the paired trains 

as close as possible to the Method required 

temperature of 120 ±5 °C (248 ±9 °F). If 

separate ovens are being used for 

simultaneously operated trains, it is 

recommended that the oven temperature of 

each train be maintained within ±5 °C (±9 °F) 

of each other. Note: After startup of the 

sampling system, it may take several minutes 

to equilibrate the system and temperature 

reading to within the required temperature 

threshold. 

* * * * * 

■ 14. In appendix A–4 to part 60: 

■ a. Revise sections 10.1.2 and 11.3 in 

Method 7. 

■ b. Redesignate sections 6.1.1.1 

through 6.1.1.4 to read as sections 

6.1.1.2 through 6.1.1.5 in Method 8. 

■ c. Add a new section 6.1.1.1 in 

Method 8. 

■ d. Revise Figure 8–1 in Method 8. 

Appendix A–4 to Part 60—Test 

Methods 6 Through 10B 

* * * * * 

Method 7—Determination of Nitrogen Oxide 

Emissions From Stationary Sources 

* * * * * 

10.1.2 Determination of 

Spectrophotometer Calibration Factor Kc. 

Add 0 ml, 2.0 ml, 4.0 ml, 6.0 ml, and 8.0 ml 

of the KNO3 working standard solution (1 ml 

= 100 mg NO2) to a series of five 50-ml 

volumetric flasks. To each flask, add 25 ml 

of absorbing solution and 10 ml water. Add 

1 N NaOH to each flask until the pH is 

between 9 and 12 (about 25 to 35 drops). 

Dilute to the mark with water. Mix 

thoroughly, and pipette a 25-ml aliquot of 

each solution into a separate porcelain 

evaporating dish. Beginning with the 

evaporation step, follow the analysis 

procedure of section 11.2 until the solution 

has been transferred to the 100-ml volumetric 

flask and diluted to the mark. Measure the 

absorbance of each solution at the optimum 

wavelength as determined in section 10.1.1.2. 

This calibration procedure must be repeated 

on each day that samples are analyzed. 

Calculate the spectrophotometer calibration 

factor as shown in section 12.2. 

* * * * * 

11.3 Sample Analysis. Mix the contents 

of the flask thoroughly, and measure the 

absorbance at the optimum wavelength used 

for the standards (Section 10.1.1.2), using the 

blank solution as a zero reference. Dilute the 

sample and the blank with equal volumes of 

water if the absorbance exceeds A4, the 

absorbance of the 400-mg NO2 standard (see 

section 10.1.3). 

* * * * * 

Method 8—Determination of Sulfuric Acid 

and Sulfur Dioxide Emissions From 

Stationary Sources 

* * * * * 

6.1.1.1 Probe Nozzle. Borosilicate or 

quartz glass with a sharp, tapered leading 

edge and coupled to the probe liner using a 

Teflon union. When the stack temperature 

exceeds 210 °C (410 °F), a leak-free ground 

glass fitting or other leak free, noncontaminating fitting must be used to couple 

the nozzle to the probe liner. It is also 

acceptable to use a one-piece glass nozzle/ 

liner assembly. The angle of the taper shall 

be >30°, and the taper shall be on the outside 

to preserve a constant internal diameter. The 

probe nozzle shall be of the button-hook or 

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the Administrator. Other materials of 

construction may be used, subject to the 

approval of the Administrator. A range of 

nozzle sizes suitable for isokinetic sampling 

should be available. Typical nozzle sizes 

range from 0.32 to 1.27 cm (1⁄8 to 1⁄2 in) inside 

diameter (ID) in increments of 0.16 cm (1⁄16

in). Larger nozzles sizes are also available if 

higher volume sampling trains are used. 

6.1.1.2 Probe Liner. Borosilicate or quartz 

glass, with a heating system to prevent 

visible condensation during sampling. Do not 

use metal probe liners. 

6.1.1.3 Filter Holder. Borosilicate glass, 

with a glass frit filter support and a silicone 

rubber gasket. Other gasket materials (e.g., 

Teflon or Viton) may be used, subject to the 

approval of the Administrator. The holder 

design shall provide a positive seal against 

leakage from the outside or around the filter. 

The filter holder shall be placed between the 

first and second impingers. Do not heat the 

filter holder. 

6.1.1.4 Impingers. Four, of the GreenburgSmith design, as shown in Figure 8–1. The 

first and third impingers must have standard 

tips. The second and fourth impingers must 

be modified by replacing the insert with an 

approximately 13-mm (1⁄2-in.) ID glass tube, 

having an unconstricted tip located 13 mm 

(1⁄2 in.) from the bottom of the impinger. 

Similar collection systems, subject to the 

approval of the Administrator, may be used. 

6.1.1.5 Temperature Sensor. 

Thermometer, or equivalent, to measure the 

temperature of the gas leaving the impinger 

train to within 1 °C (2 °F). 

* * * * * 

BILLING CODE 6560–50–P 

BILLING CODE 6560–50–P 

* * * * * 

■ 15. Redesignate paragraph (c) as 

paragraph (b) in section 13.1 in Method 

18 of appendix A–6 to part 60 to read 

as follows: 

Appendix A–6 to Part 60—Test 

Methods 16 Through 18 

* * * * * 

Method 18—Measurement of Gaseous 

Organic Compound Emissions by Gas 

Chromatography 

* * * * * 

13.1 * * * 

(b) Recovery. After developing an 

appropriate sampling and analytical system 

for the pollutants of interest, conduct the 

procedure in section 8.4. Conduct the 

appropriate recovery study in section 8.4 at 

each sampling point where the method is 

being applied. Submit the data and results of 

the recovery procedure with the reporting of 

results under section 8.3. 

* * * * * 

■ 16. In appendix A–7 to part 60: 

■ a. Revise sections 11.2.1 and 11.2.2 in 

Method 22. 

■ b. Add section 11.2.3 in Method 22. 

The revisions read as follows: 

Appendix A–7 to Part 60—Test 

Methods 19 Through 25E 

* * * * * 

Method 22—Visual Determination of 

Fugitive Emissions From Material Sources 

and Smoke Emissions From Flares 

* * * * * 

11.2.1 Outdoor Location. Record the 

following information on the field data sheet 

(Figure 22–1): Company name, industry, 

process unit, observer’s name, observer’s 

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estimated wind speed, wind direction, and 

sky condition. Sketch the process unit being 

observed, and note the observer location 

relative to the source and the sun. Indicate 

the potential and actual emission points on 

the sketch. Alternatively, digital photography 

as described in Section 11.2.3 may be used 

for a subset of the recordkeeping 

requirements of this section. 

11.2.2 Indoor Location. Record the 

following information on the field data sheet 

(Figure 22–2): Company name, industry, 

process unit, observer’s name, observer’s 

affiliation, and date. Record as appropriate 

the type, location, and intensity of lighting 

on the data sheet. Sketch the process unit 

being observed, and note the observer 

location relative to the source. Indicate the 

potential and actual fugitive emission points 

on the sketch. Alternatively, digital 

photography as described in Section 11.2.3 

may be used for a subset of the recordkeeping 

requirements of this section. 

11.2.3 Digital Photographic Records. 

Digital photographs, annotated or unaltered, 

may be used to record and report sky 

conditions, observer’s location relative to the 

source, observer’s location relative to the sun, 

process unit being observed, potential 

emission points and actual emission points 

for the requirements in Sections 11.2.1 and 

11.2.2. The image must have the proper 

lighting, field of view and depth of field to 

properly distinguish the sky condition (if 

applicable), process unit, potential emission 

point and actual emission point. At least one 

digital photograph must be from the point of 

the view of the observer. The photograph(s) 

representing the environmental conditions 

must be taken within reasonable time of the 

observation (i.e., 15 mins). Any photographs 

altered or annotated must be retained in an 

unaltered format for recordkeeping purposes. 

* * * * * 

■ 17. In appendix A–8 to part 60: 

■ a. Revise section 6.2.2 in Method 26. 

■ b. Revise section 6.2.1 in Method 26A. 

■ c. Add section 6.2.4 in Method 26A. 

■ d. Revise equation 8 in section 13.5.1 

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 

* * * * * 

6.2.2 Storage Bottles. 100- or 250-ml, 

high-density polyethylene or glass sample 

storage containers with Teflon screw cap 

liners to store impinger samples. 

* * * * * 

Method 26A—Determination of Hydrogen 

Halide and Halogen Emissions From 

Stationary Sources Isokinetic Method 

* * * * * 

6.2.1 Probe-Liner and Probe-Nozzle 

Brushes, Wash Bottles, Petri Dishes, 

Graduated Cylinder and/or Balance, and 

Rubber Policeman. Same as Method 5, 

sections 6.2.1, 6.2.2, 6.2.4, 6.2.5, and 6.2.7. 

* * * * * 

6.2.4 Sample Storage Containers. Highdensity polyethylene or glass sample storage 

containers with Teflon screw cap liners to 

store impinger samples. 

Test Method 28WHH for Measurement of 

Particulate Emissions and Heating Efficiency 

of Wood-Fired Hydronic Heating Appliances 

* * * * * 

13.5.1 * * * 

* * * * * 

■ 18. In appendix B to part 60: 

■ a. Revise sections 2.1, 3.1, 6.1, 8.1(1), 

8.1(3)(ii), 8.2(1), 8.2(2), 8.2(3), 9.0, 12.1, 

13.1, 13.2, and 16.0 8. in Performance 

Specification 1. 

■ b. Revise section 13.2 in Performance 

Specification 2. 

■ c. Revise sections 12.0 and 13.2 in 

Performance Specification 3. 

■ d. Revise section 13.1 in Performance 

Specification 11. 

■ e. Add section 13.0 in Performance 

Specification 15. 

■ f. Revise section 11.8.7 and table 1 in 

Performance Specification 18. 

■ g. Add section 12.0 to Appendix A of 

Performance Specification 18. 

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 

* * * * * 

2.1 ASTM D6216–12 (incorporated by 

reference, see § 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 D6216–12. 

The opacity monitor manufacturer must test 

each opacity monitor for conformance with 

the manufacturer’s performance 

specifications in ASTM D6216–12. Note: If 

the initial certification of the opacity monitor 

occurred before January 26, 2018 using 

D6216–98, D6216–03, or D6216–07, it is not 

necessary to recertify using D6216–12. 

* * * * * 

3.1 All definitions and discussions from 

section 3 of ASTM D6216–12 are applicable 

to PS–1. 

* * * * * 

6.1 Continuous Opacity Monitoring 

System. You, as owner or operator, are 

responsible for purchasing an opacity 

monitor that meets the specifications of 

ASTM D6216–12, 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. 

* * * * * 

8.1 * * * 

(1) You must purchase an opacity monitor 

that complies with ASTM D6216–12 and 

obtain a certificate of conformance from the 

opacity monitor manufacturer. 

(2) * * * 

(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 D6216–12, section 

7.5. If your applicable limit is less than 10 

percent opacity, use attenuators as described 

in ASTM D6216–12, 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 highlevel) 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. 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. 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 

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performance specifications in section 7 of 

ASTM D6216–12. 

(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– 

12 in accordance with the reporting 

requirements of section 9 in ASTM D6216– 

12. 

* * * * * 

9.0 What quality control measures are 

required by PS–1? 

Opacity monitor manufacturers must 

initiate a quality program following the 

requirements of ASTM D6216–12, section 8. 

The quality program must include (1) a 

quality system and (2) a corrective action 

program. 

* * * * * 

12.1 Desired Attenuator Values. Calculate 

the desired attenuator value corrected to the 

emission outlet pathlength as follows: 

Where: 

OP1 = Nominal opacity value of required 

low-, mid-, or high-range calibration 

attenuators. 

OP2 = Desired attenuator opacity value from 

ASTM D6216–12, section 7.5 at the 

opacity limit required by the applicable 

subpart. 

L1 = Monitoring pathlength. 

L2 = Emission outlet pathlength. 

* * * * * 

13.1 Design Specifications. The opacity 

monitoring equipment must comply with the 

design specifications of ASTM D6216–12. 

13.2 Manufacturer’s Performance 

Specifications. The opacity monitor must 

comply with the manufacturer’s performance 

specifications of ASTM D6216–12. 

* * * * * 

16.0 * * * 

8. ASTM D6216–12: Standard Practice for 

Opacity Monitor Manufacturers to Certify 

Conformance with Design and Performance 

Specifications. American Society for Testing 

and Materials (ASTM). April 1998. 

* * * * * 

Performance Specification 2—Specifications 

and Test Procedures for SO2 and NOX

Continuous Emission Monitoring Systems in 

Stationary Sources 

* * * * * 

13.2 Relative Accuracy Performance 

Specification. 

Calculate . . . RA criteria 

(%) 

If average emissions during the RATA are ≥50% of emission 

standard.

Use Eq. 2–6, with RM in the denominator ................................ <20.0 

If average emissions during the RATA are <50% of emission 

standard.

Use Eq. 2–6, emission standard in the denominator ................ <10.0 

For SO2 emission standards <130 but> 86 ng/J (0.30 and 0.20 

lb/million Btu).

Use Eq. 2–6, emission standard in the denominator ................ <15.0 

For SO2 emission standards <86 ng/J (0.20 lb/million Btu) ....... Use Eq. 2–6, emission standard in the denominator ................ <20.0 

* * * * * Performance Specification 3—Specifications 

and Test Procedures for O2 and CO2

Continuous Emission Monitoring Systems in 

Stationary Sources 

* * * * * 

12.0 Calculations and Data Analysis 

Summarize the results on a data sheet 

similar to that shown in Figure 2.2 of PS2. 

* * * * * 13.2 CEMS Relative Accuracy 

Performance Specification. The RA of the 

CEMS must be no greater than 20.0 percent 

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(RM) data when calculated using equation 

3–1. The results are also acceptable if the 

result of Equation 3–2 is less than or equal 

to 1.0 percent O2 (or CO2). 

* * * * * 

Performance Specification 11— 

Specifications and Test Procedures for 

Particulate Matter Continuous Emission 

Monitoring Systems at Stationary Sources 

* * * * * 

13.1 What is the 7-day drift check 

performance specification? Your daily PM 

CEMS internal drift checks must demonstrate 

that the daily drift of your PM CEMS does 

not deviate from the value of the reference 

light, optical filter, Beta attenuation signal, or 

other technology-suitable reference standard 

by more than 2 percent of the response range. 

If your CEMS includes diluent and/or 

auxiliary monitors (for temperature, pressure, 

and/or moisture) that are employed as a 

necessary part of this performance 

specification, you must determine the 

calibration drift separately for each ancillary 

monitor in terms of its respective output (see 

the appropriate performance specification for 

the diluent CEMS specification). None of the 

calibration drifts may exceed their individual 

specification. 

* * * * * 

Performance Specification 15—Performance 

Specification for Extractive FTIR Continuous 

Emissions Monitor Systems in Stationary 

Sources 

* * * * * 

13.0 Method Performance [Reserved] 

* * * * * 

Performance Specification 18—Performance 

Specifications and Test Procedures for 

Gaseous Hydrogen Chloride (HCl) 

Continuous Emission Monitoring Systems at 

Stationary Sources 

* * * * * 

11.8.7 The zero-level and mid-level CD 

for each day must be less than 5.0 percent of 

the span value as specified in section 13.2 of 

this PS. You must meet this criterion for 7 

consecutive operating days. 

* * * * * 

TABLE 1—INTERFERENCE TEST GAS

CONCENTRATIONS

Potential 

interferent 

gas 1

Approximate concentration 

(balance N2) 

CO2 ................ 15% ± 1% CO2.2

CO .................. 100 ± 20 ppm. 

CH2O ............. 20 ± 5 ppm. 

CH4 ................ 100 ± 20 ppm. 

NH3 ................ 10 ± 5 ppm (extractive 

CEMS only). 

NO .................. 250 ± 50 ppm. 

SO2 ................ 200 ± 20 ppm. 

O2 ................... 3% ± 1% O2.2

H2O ................ 10% ± 1% H2O.2

N2 ................... Balance.2

1Any of these specific gases can be tested 

at a lower level if the manufacturer has provided reliable means for limiting or scrubbing 

that gas to a specified level in CEMS field installations. 

2Gases for short path IP cell interference 

tests cannot be added above 100 percent 

stack equivalent concentration. Add these 

gases at the indicated percentages to make 

up the remaining cell volume. 

* * * * * 

PS–18 Appendix A—Standard Addition 

Procedures 

* * * * * 

12.0 Reserved 

* * * * * 

■ 19. Revise sections 5.1.2(1) and 

5.1.2(3) in Procedure 1 of appendix F to 

part 60 to 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 

* * * * * 

5.1.2 Cylinder Gas Audit (CGA). If 

applicable, a CGA may be conducted in three 

of four calendar quarters, but in no more than 

three quarters in succession. 

To conduct a CGA: (1) Challenge the CEMS 

(both pollutant and diluent portions of the 

CEMS, if applicable) with an audit gas of 

known concentration at two points within 

the following ranges: 

Audit point 

Audit range 

Pollutant monitors 

Diluent monitors for— 

CO2 O2

1 ...................................... 20 to 30% of span value ............................. 5 to 8% by volume ...................................... 4 to 6% by volume. 

2 ...................................... 50 to 60% of span value ............................. 10 to 14% by volume .................................. 8 to 12% by volume. 

Inject each of the audit gases, three times 

each for a total of six injections. Inject the 

gases in such a manner that the entire CEMS 

is challenged. Do not inject the same gas 

concentration twice in succession. 

Use of separate audit gas cylinder for audit 

points 1 and 2. Do not dilute gas from audit 

cylinder when challenging the CEMS. 

The monitor should be challenged at each 

audit point for a sufficient period of time to 

assure adsorption-desorption of the CEMS 

sample transport surfaces has stabilized. 

(2) * * * 

(3) Use Certified Reference Materials 

(CRM’s) (See Citation 1) audit gases that have 

been certified by comparison to National 

Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) 

Standard Reference Materials (SRM’s) or EPA 

Protocol Gases following the most recent 

edition of the EPA Traceability Protocol for 

Assay and Certification of Gaseous 

Calibration Standards (See Citation 2). 

Procedures for preparation of CRM’s are 

described in Citation 1. Procedures for 

preparation of EPA Protocol Gases are 

described in Citation 2. In the case that a 

suitable audit gas level is not commercially 

available, Method 205 (See Citation 3) may 

be used to dilute CRM’s or EPA Protocol 

Gases to the needed level. The difference 

between the actual concentration of the audit 

gas and the concentration indicated by the 

monitor is used to assess the accuracy of the 

CEMS. 

* * * * * 

PART 63—NATIONAL EMISSION 

STANDARDS FOR HAZARDOUS AIR 

POLLUTANTS FOR SOURCE 

CATEGORIES 

■ 20. The authority citation for part 63 

continues to read as follows: 

Authority: 42 U.S.C. 7401 et seq. 

■ 21. In § 63.7, revise paragraphs (g)(2) 

introductory text and (g)(2)(v) to read as 

follows: 

§ 63.7 Performance testing requirements. 

* * * * * 

(g) * * * 

(2) Contents of a performance test, 

CMS performance evaluation, or CMS 

quality assurance test report (electronic 

or paper submitted copy). Unless 

otherwise specified in a relevant 

standard, test method, CMS 

performance specification, or quality 

assurance requirement for a CMS, or as 

otherwise approved by the 

Administrator in writing, the report 

shall include the elements identified in 

paragraphs (g)(2)(i) through (vi) of this 

section. 

* * * * * 

(v) Where a test method, CMS 

performance specification, or on-going 

quality assurance requirement for a 

CMS requires you record or report, the 

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standards, record of calibrations, raw 

data sheets for field sampling, raw data 

sheets for field and laboratory analyses, 

chain-of-custody documentation, and 

example calculations for reported 

results. 

* * * * * 

■ 22. In § 63.8, revise paragraph (e)(5)(i) 

to read as follows: 

§ 63.8 Monitoring requirements. 

* * * * * 

(e) * * * 

(5) * * * (i) The owner or operator 

shall furnish the Administrator a copy 

of a written report of the results of the 

performance evaluation containing the 

information specified in § 63.7(g)(2)(i) 

through (vi) within 60 days of 

completion of the performance 

evaluation, unless otherwise specified 

in a relevant standard. 

* * * * * 

Subpart NNN—National Emission 

Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants 

for Wool Fiberglass Manufacturing 

■ 23. Revise § 63.1385(a)(5) to read as 

follows: 

§ 63.1385 Test methods and procedures. 

(a) * * * 

(5) Method 5 or Method 29 (40 CFR 

part 60, appendix A–3) for the 

concentration of total PM. When using 

Method 5, each run must consist of a 

minimum sample volume of 2 dry 

standard cubic meters (dscm). When 

using Method 29, each run must consist 

of a minimum sample volume of 3 

dscm. When measuring PM 

concentration using either Method 5 or 

29, the probe and filter holder heating 

system must be set to provide a gas 

temperature no greater than 120 ±5 °C 

(248 ±9 °F). 

* * * * * 

Subpart DDDDD—National Emission 

Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants 

for Major Sources: Industrial, 

Commercial, and Institutional Boilers 

and Process Heaters 

* * * * * 

■ 24. Revise Table 6 to Subpart DDDDD 

of part 63 to read as follows: 

TABLE 6 TO SUBPART DDDDD OF PART 63—FUEL ANALYSIS REQUIREMENTS

[As stated in § 63.7521, you must comply with the following requirements for fuel analysis testing for existing, new or reconstructed affected 

sources. However, equivalent methods (as defined in § 63.7575) may be used in lieu of the prescribed methods at the discretion of the 

source owner or operator] 

To conduct a fuel analysis for the 

following pollutant . . . You must . . . Using . . . 

1. Mercury ....................................... a. Collect fuel samples .................. Procedure in § 63.7521(c) or ASTM D5192,a or ASTM D7430,a or 

ASTM D6883,a or ASTM D2234/D2234M a (for coal) or EPA 1631 

or EPA 1631E or ASTM D6323 a (for solid), or EPA 821–R–01–013 

(for liquid or solid), or ASTM D4177 a (for liquid), or ASTM D4057 a

(for liquid), or equivalent. 

b. Composite fuel samples ............ Procedure in § 63.7521(d) or equivalent. 

c. Prepare composited fuel samples.EPA SW–846–3050Ba (for solid samples), ASTM D2013/D2013M a

(for coal), ASTM D5198 a (for biomass), or EPA 3050 a (for solid 

fuel), or EPA 821–R–01–013 a (for liquid or solid), or equivalent. 

d. Determine heat content of the 

fuel type.

ASTM D5865 a (for coal) or ASTM E711 a (for biomass), or ASTM 

D5864 a for liquids and other solids, or ASTM D240 a or equivalent. 

e. Determine moisture content of 

the fuel type.

ASTM D3173,a ASTM E871,a or ASTM D5864,a or ASTM D240, or 

ASTM D95 a (for liquid fuels), or ASTM D4006 a (for liquid fuels), or 

equivalent. 

f. Measure mercury concentration 

in fuel sample.

ASTM D6722 a (for coal), EPA SW–846–7471Ba or EPA 1631 or 

EPA 1631E (for solid samples), or EPA SW–846–7470Aa or EPA 

SW–846–7471Ba (for liquid samples), or EPA 821–R–01–013 (for 

liquid or solid), or equivalent. 

g. Convert concentration into units 

of pounds of mercury per 

MMBtu of heat content.

For fuel mixtures use Equation 8 in § 63.7530. 

2. HCl .............................................. a. Collect fuel samples .................. Procedure in § 63.7521(c) or ASTM D5192,a or ASTM D7430,a or 

ASTM D6883,a or ASTM D2234/D2234M a (for coal) or ASTM 

D6323 a (for coal or biomass), ASTM D4177 a (for liquid fuels) or 

ASTM D4057 a (for liquid fuels), or equivalent. 

b. Composite fuel samples ............ Procedure in § 63.7521(d) or equivalent. 

c. Prepare composited fuel samples.EPA SW–846–3050Ba (for solid samples), ASTM D2013/D2013M a

(for coal), or ASTM D5198 a (for biomass), or EPA 3050 a or equivalent. 

d. Determine heat content of the 

fuel type.

ASTM D5865 a (for coal) or ASTM E711 a (for biomass), ASTM 

D5864, ASTM D240 a or equivalent. 

e. Determine moisture content of 

the fuel type.

ASTM D3173 a or ASTM E871,a or D5864,a or ASTM D240,a or 

ASTM D95 a (for liquid fuels), or ASTM D4006 a (for liquid fuels), or 

equivalent. 

f. Measure chlorine concentration 

in fuel sample.

EPA SW–846–9250,a ASTM D6721,a ASTM D4208 a (for coal), or 

EPA SW–846–5050 a or ASTM E776 a (for solid fuel), or EPA SW– 

846–9056 a or SW–846–9076 a (for solids or liquids) or equivalent. 

g. Convert concentrations into 

units of pounds of HCl per 

MMBtu of heat content.

For fuel mixtures use Equation 7 in § 63.7530 and convert from chlorine to HCl by multiplying by 1.028. 

3. Mercury Fuel Specification for 

other gas 1 fuels.

a. Measure mercury concentration 

in the fuel sample and convert 

to units of micrograms per cubic 

meter, or.

Method 30B (M30B) at 40 CFR part 60, appendix A–8 of this chapter 

or ASTM D5954,a ASTM D6350,a ISO 6978–1:2003(E).a or ISO 

6978–2:2003(E),a or EPA–1631 a or equivalent. 


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TABLE 6 TO SUBPART DDDDD OF PART 63—FUEL ANALYSIS REQUIREMENTS—Continued 

[As stated in § 63.7521, you must comply with the following requirements for fuel analysis testing for existing, new or reconstructed affected 

sources. However, equivalent methods (as defined in § 63.7575) may be used in lieu of the prescribed methods at the discretion of the 

source owner or operator] 

To conduct a fuel analysis for the 

following pollutant . . . You must . . . Using . . . 

b. Measure mercury concentration 

in the exhaust gas when firing 

only the other gas 1 fuel is fired 

in the boiler or process heater.

Method 29, 30A, or 30B (M29, M30A, or M30B) at 40 CFR part 60, 

appendix A–8 of this chapter or Method 101A or Method 102 at 40 

CFR part 61, appendix B of this chapter, or ASTM Method D6784 a

or equivalent. 

4. TSM ............................................. a. Collect fuel samples .................. Procedure in § 63.7521(c) or ASTM D5192,a or ASTM D7430,a or 

ASTM D6883,a or ASTM D2234/D2234M a (for coal) or ASTM 

D6323 a (for coal or biomass), or ASTM D4177,a (for liquid fuels)or 

ASTM D4057 a (for liquid fuels),or equivalent. 

b. Composite fuel samples ............ Procedure in § 63.7521(d) or equivalent. 

c. Prepare composited fuel samples.EPA SW–846–3050Ba (for solid samples), ASTM D2013/D2013M a

(for coal), ASTM D5198 a or TAPPI T266 a (for biomass), or EPA 

3050 a or equivalent. 

d. Determine heat content of the 

fuel type.

ASTM D5865 a (for coal) or ASTM E711 a (for biomass), or ASTM 

D5864 a for liquids and other solids, or ASTM D240 a or equivalent. 

e. Determine moisture content of 

the fuel type.

ASTM D3173 a or ASTM E871,a or D5864, or ASTM D240,a or ASTM 

D95 a (for liquid fuels), or ASTM D4006 a (for liquid fuels), or ASTM 

D4177 a (for liquid fuels) or ASTM D4057 a (for liquid fuels), or 

equivalent. 

f. Measure TSM concentration in 

fuel sample.

ASTM D3683,a or ASTM D4606,a or ASTM D6357 a or EPA 200.8 a

or EPA SW–846–6020,a or EPA SW–846–6020A,a or EPA SW– 

846–6010C,a EPA 7060 a or EPA 7060Aa (for arsenic only), or 

EPA SW–846–7740 a (for selenium only). 

g. Convert concentrations into 

units of pounds of TSM per 

MMBtu of heat content.

For fuel mixtures use Equation 9 in § 63.7530. 

a Incorporated by reference, see § 63.14. 

* * * * * 

Subpart UUUUU—National Emission 

Standards for Hazardous Air 

Pollutants: Coal- and Oil-Fired Electric 

Utility Steam Generating Units 

■ 25. Revise § 63.10010(h)(7)(i)(1) to 

read as follows: 

§ 63.10010 What are my monitoring, 

installation, operation, and maintenance 

requirements? 

* * * * * 

(h) * * * 

(7) * * * 

(i) * * * 

(1) Install and certify your PM CEMS 

according to the procedures and 

requirements in Performance 

Specification 11—Specifications and 

Test Procedures for Particulate Matter 

Continuous Emission Monitoring 

Systems at Stationary Sources in 

Appendix B to part 60 of this chapter, 

using Method 5 at Appendix A–3 to part 

60 of this chapter and ensuring that the 

front half filter temperature shall be 

160° ±5 °C (320° ±9 °F). The reportable 

measurement output from the PM CEMS 

must be expressed in units of the 

applicable emissions limit (e.g., lb/ 

MMBtu, lb/MWh). 

* * * * * 

■ 26. 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 § 63.10007, you must comply with the following requirements performance testing for existing, new or reconstructed affected 

sources: 1] 

To conduct a 

performance test for 

the following 

pollutant . . . 

Using . . . 

You must perform the following activities, as 

applicable to your input- or output-based 

emission limit . . . 

Using . . . 2

1. Filterable Particulate 

matter (PM).

Emissions Testing ...... a. Select sampling ports location and the 

number of traverse points.

Method 1 at appendix A–1 to part 60 of this 

chapter. 

b. Determine velocity and volumetric flow-rate 

of the stack gas.

Method 2, 2A, 2C, 2F, 2G or 2H at appendix 

A–1 or A–2 to part 60 of this chapter. 

c. Determine oxygen and carbon dioxide concentrations of the stack gas.Method 3A or 3B at appendix A–2 to part 60 

of this chapter, or ANSI/ASME PTC 19.10– 

1981.3

d. Measure the moisture content of the stack 

gas.

Method 4 at appendix A–3 to part 60 of this 

chapter. 


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[As stated in § 63.10007, you must comply with the following requirements performance testing for existing, new or reconstructed affected 

sources: 1] 

To conduct a 

performance test for 

the following 

pollutant . . . 

Using . . . 

You must perform the following activities, as 

applicable to your input- or output-based 

emission limit . . . 

Using . . . 2

e. Measure the filterable PM concentration .... Methods 5 and 5I at appendix A–3 to part 60 

of this chapter. 

For positive pressure fabric filters, Method 5D 

at appendix A–3 to part 60 of this chapter 

for filterable PM emissions. 

Note that the Method 5 or 5I front half temperature shall be 160° ±14 °C (320° ±25 

°F). 

f. Convert emissions concentration to lb/ 

MMBtu or lb/MWh emissions rates.

Method 19 F-factor methodology at appendix 

A–7 to part 60 of this chapter, or calculate 

using mass emissions rate and gross output data (see § 63.10007(e)). 

OR OR 

PM CEMS .................. a. Install, certify, operate, and maintain the 

PM CEMS.

Performance Specification 11 at appendix B 

to part 60 of this chapter and Procedure 2 

at appendix F to part 60 of this chapter. 

b. Install, certify, operate, and maintain the 

diluent gas, flow rate, and/or moisture monitoring systems.

Part 75 of this chapter and § 63.10010(a), (b), 

(c), and (d). 

c. Convert hourly emissions concentrations to 

30 boiler operating day rolling average lb/ 

MMBtu or lb/MWh emissions rates.

Method 19 F-factor methodology at appendix 

A–7 to part 60 of this chapter, or calculate 

using mass emissions rate and gross output data (see § 63.10007(e)). 

2. Total or individual 

non-Hg HAP metals.

Emissions Testing ...... a. Select sampling ports location and the 

number of traverse points.

Method 1 at appendix A–1 to part 60 of this 

chapter. 

b. Determine velocity and volumetric flow-rate 

of the stack gas.

Method 2, 2A, 2C, 2F, 2G or 2H at appendix 

A–1 or A–2 to part 60 of this chapter. 

c. Determine oxygen and carbon dioxide concentrations of the stack gas.Method 3A or 3B at appendix A–2 to part 60 

of this chapter, or ANSI/ASME PTC 19.10– 

1981.3

d. Measure the moisture content of the stack 

gas.

Method 4 at appendix A–3 to part 60 of this 

chapter. 

e. Measure the HAP metals emissions concentrations and determine each individual 

HAP metals emissions concentration, as 

well as the total filterable HAP metals 

emissions concentration and total HAP 

metals emissions concentration.

Method 29 at appendix A–8 to part 60 of this 

chapter. For liquid oil-fired units, Hg is included in HAP metals and you may use 

Method 29, Method 30B at appendix A–8 

to part 60 of this chapter; for Method 29, 

you must report the front half and back half 

results separately. When using Method 29, 

report metals matrix spike and recovery 

levels. 

f. Convert emissions concentrations (individual HAP metals, total filterable HAP 

metals, and total HAP metals) to lb/MMBtu 

or lb/MWh emissions rates.

Method 19 F-factor methodology at appendix 

A–7 to part 60 of this chapter, or calculate 

using mass emissions rate and gross output data (see § 63.10007(e)). 

3. Hydrogen chloride 

(HCl) and hydrogen 

fluoride (HF).

Emissions Testing ...... a. Select sampling ports location and the 

number of traverse points.

Method 1 at appendix A–1 to part 60 of this 

chapter. 

b. Determine velocity and volumetric flow-rate 

of the stack gas.

Method 2, 2A, 2C, 2F, 2G or 2H at appendix 

A–1 or A–2 to part 60 of this chapter. 

c. Determine oxygen and carbon dioxide concentrations of the stack gas.Method 3A or 3B at appendix A–2 to part 60 

of this chapter, or ANSI/ASME PTC 19.10– 

1981.3

d. Measure the moisture content of the stack 

gas.

Method 4 at appendix A–3 to part 60 of this 

chapter. 

e. Measure the HCl and HF emissions concentrations.Method 26 or Method 26A at appendix A–8 

to part 60 of this chapter or Method 320 at 

appendix A to part 63 of this chapter or 

ASTM 6348–03 3 with 

(1) the following conditions when using ASTM 

D6348–03: 

(A) The test plan preparation and implementation in the Annexes to ASTM D6348–03, 

Sections A1 through A8 are mandatory; 


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[As stated in § 63.10007, you must comply with the following requirements performance testing for existing, new or reconstructed affected 

sources: 1] 

To conduct a 

performance test for 

the following 

pollutant . . . 

Using . . . 

You must perform the following activities, as 

applicable to your input- or output-based 

emission limit . . . 

Using . . . 2

(B) For ASTM D6348–03 Annex A5 (Analyte 

Spiking Technique), the percent (%) R 

must be determined for each target analyte 

(see Equation A5.5); 

(C) For the ASTM D6348–03 test data to be 

acceptable for a target analyte, %R must 

be 70% ≥R ≤130%; and 

1 Regarding emissions data collected during periods of startup or shutdown, see §§ 63.10020(b) and (c) and 63.10021(h). 

2See Tables 1 and 2 to this subpart for required sample volumes and/or sampling run times. 

3 Incorporated by reference, see § 63.14. 

3.e.1(D) The %R value for each 

compound must be reported in the test 

report and all field measurements 

corrected with the calculated %R value 

for that compound using the following 

equation: 

and 

To conduct a 

performance test for 

the following 

pollutant . . . (cont’d) 

Using . . . (cont’d) 

You must perform the following activities, as 

applicable to your input- or output-based 

emission limit . . . 

Using . . .2 (cont’d) 

(2) spiking levels nominally no greater than 

two times the level corresponding to the 

applicable emission limit. 

Method 26A must be used if there are entrained water droplets in the exhaust 

stream. 

f. Convert emissions concentration to lb/ 

MMBtu or lb/MWh emissions rates.

Method 19 F-factor methodology at appendix 

A–7 to part 60 of this chapter, or calculate 

using mass emissions rate and gross output data (see § 63.10007(e)). 

OR OR 

HCl and/or HF CEMS a. Install, certify, operate, and maintain the 

HCl or HF CEMS.

Appendix B of this subpart. 

b. Install, certify, operate, and maintain the 

diluent gas, flow rate, and/or moisture monitoring systems.

Part 75 of this chapter and § 63.10010(a), (b), 

(c), and (d). 

c. Convert hourly emissions concentrations to 

30 boiler operating day rolling average lb/ 

MMBtu or lb/MWh emissions rates.

Method 19 F-factor methodology at appendix 

A–7 to part 60 of this chapter, or calculate 

using mass emissions rate and gross output data (see § 63.10007(e)). 

4. Mercury (Hg) ........... Emissions Testing ...... a. Select sampling ports location and the 

number of traverse points.

Method 1 at appendix A–1 to part 60 of this 

chapter or Method 30B at Appendix A–8 

for Method 30B point selection. 

b. Determine velocity and volumetric flow-rate 

of the stack gas.

Method 2, 2A, 2C, 2F, 2G or 2H at appendix 

A–1 or A–2 to part 60 of this chapter. 

c. Determine oxygen and carbon dioxide concentrations of the stack gas.Method 3A or 3B at appendix A–1 to part 60 

of this chapter, or ANSI/ASME PTC 19.10– 

1981.3

d. Measure the moisture content of the stack 

gas.

Method 4 at appendix A–3 to part 60 of this 

chapter. 

e. Measure the Hg emission concentration .... Method 30B at appendix A–8 to part 60 of 

this chapter, ASTM D6784,3 or Method 29 

at appendix A–8 to part 60 of this chapter; 

for Method 29, you must report the front 

half and back half results separately. 

f. Convert emissions concentration to lb/TBtu 

or lb/GWh emission rates.

Method 19 F-factor methodology at appendix 

A–7 to part 60 of this chapter, or calculate 

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performance test for 

the following 

pollutant . . . (cont’d) 

Using . . . (cont’d) 

You must perform the following activities, as 

applicable to your input- or output-based 

emission limit . . . 

Using . . .2 (cont’d) 

OR OR 

Hg CEMS ................... a. Install, certify, operate, and maintain the 

CEMS.

Sections 3.2.1 and 5.1 of appendix A of this 

subpart. 

b. Install, certify, operate, and maintain the 

diluent gas, flow rate, and/or moisture monitoring systems.

Part 75 of this chapter and § 63.10010(a), (b), 

(c), and (d). 

c. Convert hourly emissions concentrations to 

30 boiler operating day rolling average lb/ 

TBtu or lb/GWh emissions rates.

Section 6 of appendix A to this subpart. 

OR OR 

Sorbent trap monitoring system.a. Install, certify, operate, and maintain the 

sorbent trap monitoring system.

Sections 3.2.2 and 5.2 of appendix A to this 

subpart. 

b. Install, operate, and maintain the diluent 

gas, flow rate, and/or moisture monitoring 

systems.

Part 75 of this chapter and § 63.10010(a), (b), 

(c), and (d). 

c. Convert emissions concentrations to 30 

boiler operating day rolling average lb/TBtu 

or lb/GWh emissions rates.

Section 6 of appendix A to this subpart. 

OR OR 

LEE testing ................. a. Select sampling ports location and the 

number of traverse points.

Single point located at the 10% centroidal 

area of the duct at a port location per 

Method 1 at appendix A–1 to part 60 of 

this chapter or Method 30B at Appendix A– 

8 for Method 30B point selection. 

b. Determine velocity and volumetric flow-rate 

of the stack gas.

Method 2, 2A, 2C, 2F, 2G, or 2H at appendix 

A–1 or A–2 to part 60 of this chapter or 

flow monitoring system certified per appendix A of this subpart. 

c. Determine oxygen and carbon dioxide concentrations of the stack gas.Method 3A or 3B at appendix A–1 to part 60 

of this chapter, or ANSI/ASME PTC 19.10– 

1981,3 or diluent gas monitoring systems 

certified according to part 75 of this chapter. 

d. Measure the moisture content of the stack 

gas.

Method 4 at appendix A–3 to part 60 of this 

chapter, or moisture monitoring systems 

certified according to part 75 of this chapter. 

e. Measure the Hg emission concentration .... Method 30B at appendix A–8 to part 60 of 

this chapter; perform a 30 operating day 

test, with a maximum of 10 operating days 

per run (i.e., per pair of sorbent traps) or 

sorbent trap monitoring system or Hg 

CEMS certified per appendix A of this subpart. 

f. Convert emissions concentrations from the 

LEE test to lb/TBtu or lb/GWh emissions 

rates.

Method 19 F-factor methodology at appendix 

A–7 to part 60 of this chapter, or calculate 

using mass emissions rate and gross output data (see § 63.10007(e)). 

g. Convert average lb/TBtu or lb/GWh Hg 

emission rate to lb/year, if you are attempting to meet the 29.0 lb/year threshold.

Potential maximum annual heat input in TBtu 

or potential maximum electricity generated 

in GWh. 

5. Sulfur dioxide (SO2) SO2 CEMS ................. a. Install, certify, operate, and maintain the 

CEMS.

Part 75 of this chapter and § 63.10010(a) and 

(f). 

b. Install, operate, and maintain the diluent 

gas, flow rate, and/or moisture monitoring 

systems.

Part 75 of this chapter and § 63.10010(a), (b), 

(c), and (d). 

c. Convert hourly emissions concentrations to 

30 boiler operating day rolling average lb/ 

MMBtu or lb/MWh emissions rates.

Method 19 F-factor methodology at appendix 

A–7 to part 60 of this chapter, or calculate 

using mass emissions rate and gross output data (see § 63.10007(e)). 

2See Tables 1 and 2 to this subpart for required sample volumes and/or sampling run times. 

3 Incorporated by reference, see § 63.14. 

* * * * * 

■ 27. In appendix A to part 63: 

■ a. Revise section 12.4 in Method 303. 

■ b. Revise sections 2.0, 7.2.3.3, 8.1.2, 

9.1, 11.3.2, and 12.1 in Method 308. 

■ c. Remove and reserve section 7.2.2 in 

Method 308. 

■ d. Add sections 12.5 and 13.0 in 

Method 308. 

■ e. Revise section 9.2.3 in Method 320.. 

■ f. Revise section 12.9 in Method 323. 

■ g. Revise section 8.2.1.3, Figure 8.1. 

and section 8.2.3.2 in Method 325A. 

■ h. Add section 8.2.3.3 in Method 

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■ i. Revise sections 9.3.2, 9.13, 11.3.2.5, 

and 12.2.2 and table 17–1 in Method 

325B. 

■ j. Remove sections 12.2.3 and 12.2.4 

in Method 325B. 

The revisions read as follows: 

Appendix A to Part 63—Test Methods 

Pollutant Measurement Methods From 

Various Waste Media 

* * * * * 

Method 303—Determination of Visible 

Emissions From By-Product Coke Oven 

Batteries 

* * * * * 

12.4 Average Duration of VE from 

Charging Operations. Use Equation 303–3 to 

calculate the daily 30-day rolling log average 

of seconds of visible emissions from the 

charging operation for each battery using 

these current day’s observations and the 29 

previous valid daily sets of observations. 

* * * * * 

Method 308—Procedure for Determination 

of Methanol Emission From Stationary 

Sources 

* * * * * 

2.0 Summary of Method 

A gas sample is extracted from the 

sampling point in the stack. The methanol is 

collected in deionized distilled water and 

adsorbed on silica gel. The sample is 

returned to the laboratory where the 

methanol in the water fraction is separated 

from other organic compounds with a gas 

chromatograph (GC) and is then measured by 

a flame ionization detector (FID). The 

fraction adsorbed on silica gel is extracted 

with deionized distilled water and is then 

separated and measured by GC/FID. 

* * * * * 

7.2.2 [Reserved]. 

* * * * * 

7.2.3.3 Methanol Standards for Adsorbent 

Tube Samples. Prepare a series of methanol 

standards by first pipetting 10 ml of the 

methanol working standard into a 100-ml 

volumetric flask and diluting the contents to 

exactly 100 ml with deionized distilled 

water. This standard will contain 10 mg/ml of 

methanol. Pipette 5, 15, and 25 ml of this 

standard, respectively, into four 50-ml 

volumetric flasks. Dilute each solution to 50 

ml with deionized distilled water. These 

standards will have 1, 3, and 5 mg/ml of 

methanol, respectively. Transfer all four 

standards into 40-ml glass vials capped with 

Teflon®-lined septa and store under 

refrigeration. Discard any excess solution. 

* * * * * 

8.1.2 Leak Check. A leak check before 

and after the sampling run is mandatory. The 

leak-check procedure is as follows: 

Temporarily attach a suitable (e.g., 0- to 40- 

ml/min) rotameter to the outlet of the DGM, 

and place a vacuum gauge at or near the 

probe inlet. Plug the probe inlet, pull a 

vacuum of at least 250 mm (10 inch) Hg or 

the highest vacuum experienced during the 

sampling run, and note the flow rate as 

indicated by the rotameter. A leakage rate in 

excess of 2 percent of the average sampling 

rate is acceptable. 

Note: Carefully release the probe inlet plug 

before turning off the pump. 

* * * * * 

9.1 Miscellaneous Quality Control 

Measures. The following quality control 

measures are required: 

Section Quality control measure Effect 

8.1.2, 8.1.3, 10.1 ......... Sampling equipment leak check and calibration ................. Ensures accurate measurement of sample volume. 

10.2 ............................. GC calibration ...................................................................... Ensures precision of GC analysis. 

13.0 ............................. Methanol spike recovery check ........................................... Verifies all methanol in stack gas is being captured in impinge/adsorbent tube setup. 

* * * * * 

11.3.2 Desorption of Samples. Add 3 ml 

of deionized distilled water to each of the 

stoppered vials and shake or vibrate the vials 

for 30 minutes. 

* * * * * 

12.1 Nomenclature. 

Caf = Concentration of methanol in the front 

of the adsorbent tube, mg/ml. 

Cab = Concentration of methanol in the back 

of the adsorbent tube, mg/ml. 

Ci = Concentration of methanol in the 

impinger portion of the sample train, mg/ 

ml. 

E = Mass emission rate of methanol, mg/hr 

(lb/hr). 

ms = Total mass of compound measured in 

impinger and on adsorbent with spiked 

train (mg). 

mu = Total mass of compound measured in 

impinger and on adsorbent with 

unspiked train (mg). 

mv = Mass per volume of spiked compound 

measured (mg/L). 

Mtot = Total mass of methanol collected in 

the sample train, mg. 

Pbar = Barometric pressure at the exit orifice 

of the DGM, mm Hg (in. Hg). 

Pstd = Standard absolute pressure, 760 mm Hg 

(29.92 in. Hg). 

Qstd = Dry volumetric stack gas flow rate 

corrected to standard conditions, dscm/ 

hr (dscf/hr). 

R = fraction of spiked compound recovered 

s = theoretical concentration (ppm) of spiked 

target compound 

Tm = Average DGM absolute temperature, 

degrees K (°R). 

Tstd = Standard absolute temperature, 293 

degrees K (528 °R). 

Vaf = Volume of front half adsorbent sample, 

ml. 

Vab = Volume of back half adsorbent sample, 

ml. 

Vi = Volume of impinger sample, ml. 

Vm = Dry gas volume as measured by the 

DGM, dry cubic meters (dcm), dry cubic 

feet (dcf). 

Vm(std) = Dry gas volume measured by the 

DGM, corrected to standard conditions, 

dry standard cubic meters (dscm), dry 

standard cubic feet (dscf). 

* * * * * 

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13.0 Method Performance 

Since a potential sample may contain a 

variety of compounds from various sources, 

a specific precision limit for the analysis of 

field samples is impractical. Precision in the 

range of 5 to 10 percent relative standard 

deviation (RSD) is typical for gas 

chromatographic techniques, but an 

experienced GC operator with a reliable 

instrument can readily achieve 5 percent 

RSD. For this method, the following 

combined GC/operator values are required. 

(a) Precision. Triplicate analyses of 

calibration standards fall within 5 percent of 

their mean value. 

(b) Recovery. After developing an 

appropriate sampling and analytical system 

for the pollutants of interest, conduct the 

following spike recovery procedure at each 

sampling point where the method is being 

applied. 

i. Methanol Spike. Set up two identical 

sampling trains. Collocate the two sampling 

probes in the stack. The probes shall be 

placed in the same horizontal plane, where 

the first probe tip is 2.5 cm from the outside 

edge of the other. One of the sampling trains 

shall be designated the spiked train and the 

other the unspiked train. Spike methanol into 

the impinger, and onto the adsorbent tube in 

the spiked train prior to sampling. The total 

mass of methanol shall be 40 to 60 percent 

of the mass expected to be collected with the 

unspiked train. Sample the stack gas into the 

two trains simultaneously. Analyze the 

impingers and adsorbents from the two trains 

utilizing identical analytical procedures and 

instrumentation. Determine the fraction of 

spiked methanol recovered (R) by combining 

the amount recovered in the impinger and in 

the adsorbent tube, using the equations in 

section 12.5. Recovery values must fall in the 

range: 0.70 ≤R ≤1.30. Report the R value in 

the test report. 

* * * * * 

Method 320—Measurement of Vapor Phase 

Organic and Inorganic Emissions by 

Extractive Fourier Transform Infrared 

(FTIR) Spectroscopy 

* * * * * 

9.2.3 Calculate the dilution ratio using 

the tracer gas as follows: 

Where: 

DF = Dilution factor of the spike gas; this 

value shall be ≥10. 

SF6(dir) = SF6 (or tracer gas) concentration 

measured directly in undiluted spike 

gas. 

SF6(spk) = Diluted SF6 (or tracer gas) 

concentration measured in a spiked 

sample. 

Spikedir = Concentration of the analyte in the 

spike standard measured by filling the 

FTIR cell directly. 

CS = Expected concentration of the spiked 

samples. 

Unspike = Native concentration of analytes 

in unspiked samples. 

* * * * * 

Method 323—Measurment of Formaldehyde 

Emissions From Natural Gas-Fired 

Stationary Sources-Acetyl Acetone 

Derivitization Method 

* * * * * 

12.9 Formaldehyde Concentration 

Corrected to 15% Oxygen 

* * * * * 

Method 325A—Volatile Organic Compounds 

From Fugitive and Area Sources: Sampler 

Deployment and VOC Sample Collection 

* * * * * 

8.2.1.3 Extra samplers must be placed 

near known sources of VOCs if the potential 

emission source is within 50 meters (162 

feet) of the boundary and the source location 

is between two monitors. Measure the 

distance (x) between the two monitors and 

place another monitor approximately 

halfway between (x/2 ±10 percent) the two 

monitors. Only one extra sampler is required 

between two monitors to account for the 

known source of VOCs. For example, in 

Figure 8.1, the facility added three additional 

monitors (i.e., light shaded sampler 

locations) and in Figure 8.2, the facility 

added two additional monitors to provide 

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8.2.3.2 For facilities with a monitoring 

perimeter length greater than or equal to 

7,315 meters (24,000 feet), sampling locations 

are spaced 610 ±76 meters (2,000 ±250 feet) 

apart. 

8.2.3.3 Unless otherwise specified in an 

applicable regulation, permit or other 

requirement, for small disconnected subareas 

with known sources within 50 meters (162 

feet) of the monitoring perimeter, sampling 

points need not be placed closer than 152 

meters (500 feet) apart as long as a minimum 

of 3 monitoring locations are used for each 

subarea. 

* * * * * 

Method 325B—Volatile Organic Compounds 

From Fugitive and Area Sources: Sampler 

Preparation and Analysis 

* * * * * 

9.3.2 Field blanks must be shipped to the 

monitoring site with the sampling tubes and 

must be stored at the sampling location 

throughout the monitoring exercise. The field 

blanks must be installed under a protective 

hood/cover at the sampling location, but the 

long-term storage caps must remain in place 

throughout the monitoring period (see 

Method 325A). The field blanks are then 

shipped back to the laboratory in the same 

container as the sampled tubes. Collect at 

least two field blank samples per sampling 

period to ensure sample integrity associated 

with shipment, collection, and storage. 

* * * * * 

9.13 Routine CCV at the Start of a 

Sequence. Run CCV before each sequence of 

analyses and after every tenth sample to 

ensure that the previous multi-level 

calibration (see Section 10.0) is still valid. 

* * * * * 

11.3.2.5 Whenever the thermal 

desorption—GC/MS analytical method is 

changed or major equipment maintenance is 

performed, you must conduct a new fivelevel calibration (see Section 10.0). System 

calibration remains valid as long as results 

from subsequent CCV are within 30 percent 

of the most recent 5-point calibration (see 

Section 9.13). Include relevant CCV data in 

the supporting information in the data report 

for each set of samples. 

* * * * * 

12.2.2 Determine the equivalent 

concentrations of compounds in atmospheres 

as follows. Correct target compound 

concentrations determined at the sampling 

site temperature and atmospheric pressure to 

standard conditions (25 °C and 760 mm 

mercury) using Equation 12.5. 

Where: mmeas = The mass of the compound as 

measured in the sorbent tube (mg). 

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tss = The average temperature during the 

collection period at the sampling site (K). 

UNTP = The method defined diffusive uptake 

rate (sampling rate) (mL/min). 

Note: Diffusive uptake rates (Ustd) for 

common VOCs, using carbon sorbents packed 

into sorbent tubes of the dimensions 

specified in Section 6.1, are listed in Table 

12.1. Adjust analytical conditions to keep 

expected sampled masses within range (see 

Sections 11.3.1.3 to 11.3.1.5). Best possible 

method detection limits are typically in the 

order of 0.1 ppb for 1,3-butadiene and 0.05 

ppb for volatile aromatics such as benzene 

for 14-day monitoring. However, actual 

detection limits will depend upon the 

analytical conditions selected. 

* * * * * 

TABLE 17.1—SUMMARY OF GC/MS ANALYSIS QUALITY CONTROL PROCEDURES

Parameter Frequency Acceptance criteria Corrective action 

Bromofluorobenzene Instrument 

Tune Performance Check.

Daily a prior to sample analysis .... Evaluation criteria presented in 

Section 9.5 and Table 9.2.

(1) Retune and or 

(2) Perform Maintenance. 

Five point calibration bracketing 

the expected sample concentration.

Following any major change, repair or maintenance or if daily 

CCV does not meet method requirements. Recalibration not to 

exceed three months.

(1) Percent Deviation (%DEV) of 

response factors ±30%.

(2) Relative Retention Times 

(RRTs) for target peaks ±0.06 

units from mean RRT.

(1) Repeat calibration sample 

analysis. 

(2) Repeat linearity check. 

(3) Prepare new calibration standards as necessary and repeat 

analysis. 

Calibration Verification (CCV Second source calibration 

verification check).

Following the calibration curve ..... The response factor ±30% DEV 

from calibration curve average 

response factor.

(1) Repeat calibration check. 

(2) Repeat calibration curve. 

Laboratory Blank Analysis ............. Daily a following bromofluoro- benzene and calibration check; 

prior to sample analysis.

(1) ≤0.2 ppbv per analyte or ≤3 

times the LOD, whichever is 

greater.

(2) Internal Standard (IS) area response ±40% and IS Retention 

Time (RT) ±0.33 min. of most 

recent calibration check.

(1) Repeat analysis with new 

blank tube. 

(2) Check system for leaks, contamination. 

(3) Analyze additional blank. 

Blank Sorbent Tube Certification ... One tube analyzed for each batch 

of tubes cleaned or 10 percent 

of tubes whichever is greater.

<0.2 ppbv per VOC targeted compound or 3 times the LOD, 

whichever is greater.

Re-clean all tubes in batch and 

reanalyze. 

Samples—Internal Standards ........ All samples ................................... IS area response ±40% and IS 

RT ±0.33 min. of most recent 

calibration validation.

Flag Data for possible invalidation. 

Field Blanks ................................... Two per sampling period .............. No greater than one-third of the 

measured target analyte or 

compliance limit..

Flag Data for possible invalidation 

due to high blank bias. 

aEvery 24 hours. 

* * * * * 

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Agency (EPA) is proposing to approve a 

Clean Air Act (CAA) section 111(d)/129 

plan (the ‘‘plan’’) submitted by the 

Division of Air Quality of the North 

Dakota Department of Health (the 

‘‘Department’’) on June 12, 2014. The 

plan would allow for the 

implementation of emissions guidelines 

for existing commercial and industrial 

solid waste incineration (CISWI) units 

within the jurisdiction of the State of 

North Dakota. The plan creates new 

enforceable emissions limits and 

operating procedures for existing CISWI 

units within the State of North Dakota 

in accordance with the requirements 

established by the revised CISWI new 

source performance standards (NSPS) 

and emission guidelines (EG), 

promulgated by the EPA on March 21, 

2011, with subsequent final 

amendments to the rule promulgated on 

February 7, 2013. This proposed plan 

approval rulemaking is being taken in 

accordance with the requirements of 

sections 111(d) and 129 of the CAA and 

the relevant parts and subparts of the 

Code of Federal Regulations (CFR). 

DATES: Written comments must be 

received on or before February 26, 2018. 

ADDRESSES: Submit your comments, 

identified by Docket ID No. EPA–R08– 

OAR–2017–0698 at http://

www.regulations.gov. Follow the online 

instructions for submitting comments. 

Once submitted, comments cannot be 

edited or removed from 

www.regulations.gov. The EPA may 

publish any comment received to its 

public docket. Do not submit 

electronically any information you 

consider to be Confidential Business 

Information (CBI) or other information 

whose disclosure is restricted by statute. 

Multimedia submissions (audio, video, 

etc.) must be accompanied by a written 

comment. The written comment is 

considered the official comment and 

should include discussion of all points 

you wish to make. The EPA will 

generally not consider comments or 

comment contents located outside of the 

primary submission (i.e., on the web, 

cloud, or other file sharing system). For 

additional submission methods, the full 

EPA public comment policy, 

information about CBI or multimedia 

submissions, and general guidance on 

making effective comments, please visit 

http://www2.epa.gov/dockets/ 

commenting-epa-dockets. 

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: 

Gregory Lohrke, Air Program, U.S. 

Environmental Protection Agency 

(EPA), Region 8, Mail Code 8P–AR, 

1595 Wynkoop Street, Denver, Colorado 


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