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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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