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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
40 CFR Parts 60 and 61
[AD-FRL-5068-7]
Standards of Performance for New Stationary Sources National
Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants, Addition of Method 29
to Appendix A of Part 60 and Amendments to Method 101A of Appendix B of
Part 61
AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).
ACTION: Proposed rule and notice of public hearing.
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SUMMARY: The EPA is proposing to add Method 29, ``Determination of
Metals Emissions from Stationary Sources,'' to appendix A of part 60,
and to propose amendments to Method 101A of appendix B of part 61.
Method 29 is being proposed so that it can be used to determine
cadmium, lead, and mercury emissions from municipal waste combustors
(MWC) under subpart Ea of part 60. The amendments to Method 101A of
appendix B of part 61 are intended to expand that method's
applicability, and to add procedures for handling and analyzing samples
collected by the sampling train.
A public hearing will be held, if requested, to provide interested
persons an opportunity for oral presentation of data, views, or
arguments concerning the proposed rule.
DATES: Comments. Comments must be received on or before November 21,
1994.
Public Hearing. If anyone contacts the EPA requesting to speak at a
public hearing by October 11, 1994, a public hearing will be held on
October 20, 1994, beginning at 10 a.m. Persons interested in attending
the hearing should call the contact mentioned under ADDRESSES to verify
that a hearing will be held.
Request to Speak at Hearing. Persons wishing to present oral
testimony must contact the EPA by October 11, 1994.
ADDRESSES: Comments. Comments on the proposal should be submitted (in
duplicate if possible) to: Air and Radiation Docket and Information
Center (Mail Code 6102), ATTN: Docket No. A-94-28, room 1500, U.S.
Environmental Protection Agency, 401 M Street, SW., Washington, DC
20460.
Background Information. The following document is identified as
suggested reading: ``Emissions Test Method 29: Determination of Metals
Emissions From Stationary Sources (1994 Proposal),'' EPA-454/R-94-016,
April 1994. This document contains the full text of the proposed method
and method revisions, and it can be obtained from the TTN or Docket No.
A-94-28.
Public Hearing. If anyone contacts the EPA requesting a public
hearing, it will be held at the EPA's Emission Measurement Laboratory
Building, Old Page Road at I-40, Research Triangle Park, North
Carolina. Persons interested in attending the hearing or wishing to
present oral testimony should notify Mr. William Grimley at (919) 541-
1065, Emission Measurement Branch (MD-19), Technical Support Division,
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Research Triangle Park, North
Carolina 27711.
Docket. Docket No. A-94-28, containing materials relevant to this
rulemaking, is available for public inspection and copying between 8
a.m. and 4 p.m., Monday through Friday, at the EPA's Air and Radiation
Docket and Information Center, Waterside Mall, room 1500, Central Mall,
401 M Street, SW., Washington, DC 20460. A reasonable fee may be
charged for copying. Additionally, the docket may be accessed by
calling (202) 260-7548.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: For information concerning the
methods, contact Mr. William Grimley at (919) 541-1065, Emission
Measurement Branch, Technical Support Division (MD-19), U.S.
Environmental Protection Agency, Research Triangle Park, North Carolina
27711.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: This document includes a summary of the
proposed method; however, this document does not contain the full text
of the method or method revisions. The full text of the proposal is
readily available by: (1) Accessing the EPA's electronic bulletin board
[Technology Transfer Network (TTN)], or (2) requesting a copy from
Docket No. A-94-28 (call (202) 260-7548). The ADDRESSES and
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION sections of this notice can be reviewed for
instructions on accessing the TTN.
As a proposed action, public comments are solicited. Comments
should address the full text of the rulemaking, which is contained in a
report entitled ``Emission Test Method 29: Determination of Metals
Emissions From Stationary Sources,'' EPA-454/R-94-016 (see the
ADDRESSES and SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION sections of this document for
information on how to obtain this document). Whenever applicable, full
supporting data and detailed analysis should be submitted with all
comments to allow the EPA to respond to the comments. The EPA will
consider all comments and information received during the public
comment period, and will make changes in the methods, where
appropriate, prior to promulgation of the final rule. All comments
should be directed to the EPA Air and Radiation Docket and Information
Center, Docket No. A-94-28 (see ADDRESSES).
An electronic copy of the item listed below is available from the
EPA's TTN electronic bulletin board system. The TTN contains 12
electronic bulletin boards, and information related to this proposal is
included in the Emissions Measurement Technical Information Center
(EMTIC) bulletin board. The TTN is accessible 24 hours per day, 7 days
per week, except Monday from 8 a.m. to 12 a.m., when the system is
updated. The service is free, except for the cost of a phone call. Dial
(919) 541-5742 for up to 14,400 bits per second modem. Further
instructions for accessing the TTN can be obtained by calling the
systems operator at (919) 541-5384.
Methods 29 and 101A Item in EMTIC Electronic Bulletin Board
1. ``Emissions Test Method 29: Determination of Metals Emissions
From Stationary Sources (1994 Proposal),'' EPA-454/R-94-016, April
1994.
I. Summary of Proposed Method 29 and Method 101A Revisions
Under Subparts Ca and Ea, the EPA is proposing guidelines and
standards to regulate mercury, cadmium, and lead emissions from MWC's.
Method 29 is being proposed for addition to Appendix A of 40 CFR Part
60 and will serve as the compliance test method for MWC's for mercury,
cadmium, and lead. Method 29 is applicable to the determination of
antimony (Sb), arsenic (As), barium (Ba), beryllium (Be), cadmium (Cd),
chromium (Cr), cobalt (Co), copper (Cu), lead (Pb), manganese (Mn),
mercury (Hg), nickel (Ni), phosphorus (P), selenium (Se), silver (Ag),
thallium (Tl), and zinc (Zn) emissions from stationary sources. Method
29 may be used to determine particulate emissions in addition to the
metals emissions if the prescribed procedures and precautions are
followed. For both methods, a stack sample is withdrawn isokinetically
from the source, particulate emissions are collected in the probe and
on a heated filter, and gaseous emissions are then collected in an
aqueous acidic solution of hydrogen peroxide (analyzed for all metals
including Hg) and an aqueous acidic solution of potassium permanganate
(analyzed only for Hg). The recovered samples are digested, and
appropriate fractions are analyzed for Hg by cold vapor atomic
absorption spectroscopy (CVAAS) and for Sb, As, Ba, Be, Cd, Cr, Co, Cu,
Pb, Mn, Ni, P, Se, Ag, Tl, and Zn by inductively coupled argon plasma
emission spectroscopy (ICAP) or atomic absorption spectroscopy (AAS).
Graphite furnace atomic absorption spectroscopy (GFAAS) is used for
analysis of Sb, As, Cd, Co, Pb, Se, and Tl if these elements require
greater analytical sensitivity than can be obtained by ICAP.
Additionally, if desired, the tester may use AAS for analysis of all
listed metals if the resulting in-stack method detection limits meet
the goal of the testing program. Mercury emissions can be measured,
alternatively, using EPA Method 101A of appendix B, 40 CFR part 61.
Method 101-A measures only Hg but it can be of special interest to
sources which need to measure both Hg and Mn emissions. Amendments to
Method 101A of appendix B of part 61 are being proposed to provide
consistency with Method 29.
II. Administrative Requirements
A. Public Hearing
A public hearing will be held, if requested, to discuss the
proposed rule in accordance with section 307(d)(5) of the Clean Air
Act. Persons wishing to make oral presentations should contact the EPA
at the address given in the ADDRESSES section of this preamble. Oral
presentations will be limited to 15 minutes each. Any member of the
public may file a written statement with the EPA before, during, or
within 30 days after the hearing. Written statements should be
addressed to the Air Docket address given in the ADDRESSES section of
this preamble.
A verbatim transcript of the hearing and written statements will be
available for public inspection and copying during normal working hours
at the EPA's Air Docket in Washington, DC (see ADDRESSES section of
this preamble).
B. Docket
The docket is an organized and complete file of all the information
submitted to or otherwise considered by the EPA in the development of
this proposed rulemaking. The principal purposes of the docket are: (1)
To allow interested parties to identify and locate documents so that
they can effectively participate in the rulemaking process, and (2) to
serve as the record in case of judicial review (except for interagency
review materials) [Section 307(d)(7)(A)].
C. Office of Management and Budget Review
1. Paperwork Reduction Act. This rule does not contain any
information collection requirements subject to the Office of Management
and Budget (OMB) review under the Paperwork Reduction Act, 44 U.S.C.
3501 et seq.
2. Executive Order 12866 review. Under Executive Order 12866 (58 FR
51735, October 4, 1993), the EPA must determine whether the regulatory
action is ``significant'' and therefore subject to the OMB review and
the requirements of the Executive Order. The Order defines
``significant'' regulatory action as one that is likely to lead to a
rule that may:
1. Have an annual effect on the economy of $100 million or more, or
adversely affect in a material way the economy, a sector of the
economy, productivity, competition, jobs, the environment, public
health or safety, or State, local or tribal governments or communities;
2. Create a serious inconsistency or otherwise interfere with an
action taken or planned by another agency;
3. Materially alter the budgetary impact of entitlements, grants,
users fees, or loan programs or the rights and obligations of
recipients thereof; or
4. Raise novel legal or policy issues arising out of legal
mandates, the President's priorities, or the principles set forth in
the Executive Order.
Pursuant to the terms of Executive Order 12866, the EPA does not
consider this action to be significant because it does not involve any
of the above mentioned items.
D. Regulatory Flexibility Act Compliance
Pursuant to the provisions of 5 U.S.C. 601 et seq, I hereby certify
that this proposed rule, if promulgated, will not have an economic
impact on small entities because no additional costs will be incurred.
List of Subjects in 40 CFR Parts 60 and 61
Air pollution control, Arsenic, Asbestos, Beryllium, Cadmium, Lead,
Hazardous materials, Incorporation by reference, Intergovernmental
relations, Mercury, Municipal waste combustors, Reporting and
recordkeeping requirements, Sewage sludge incineration.
Statutory Authority. The statutory authority for this proposal
is provided by sections 101, 111, 112, 114, 116, 129, and 301 of the
Clean Air Act, as amended; 42 U.S.C., 7401, 7411, 7412, 7414, 7416,
7429, and 7601.
Dated: September 1, 1994.
Jonathan Z. Cannon,
Acting Administrator.
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