A. The following test methods and protocols are approved for use as directed by the department under this chapter. These standards adopted as of July 1, 2019, and no future editions or amendments, are incorporated by reference as applicable requirements. These standards are on file with the department and are also available from the U.S. Government Publishing Office, Superintendent of Documents, Mail Stop SSOP, Washington D.C. 20402-9328.
1. 40 CFR 50;
2. 40 CFR 50, Appendices A through N;
3. 40 CFR 51, Appendix M, Section IV of Appendix S, and Appendix W;
4. 40 CFR 52, Appendices D and E;
5. 40 CFR 53;
6. 40 CFR 58;
7. 40 CFR 58, all appendices;
8. 40 CFR 60, all appendices;
9. 40 CFR 61, all appendices;
10. 40 CFR 63, all appendices;
11. 40 CFR 75, all appendices.
B. Except as otherwise provided in this subsection the opacity of visible emissions shall be determined by Reference Method 9 of the Arizona Testing Manual or Appendix A in 40 CFR 60. A permit may specify a method, other than Method 9, for determining the opacity of emissions from a particular emissions unit, if the method has been promulgated by the administrator in 40 CFR 60, Appendix A.
C. Except as otherwise specified in this chapter, the heat content of solid fuel shall be determined according to ASTM Method D-3176-89, (Practice for Ultimate Analysis of Coal and Coke) and ASTM Method D-2015-91, (Test Method for Gross Calorific Value of Coal and Coke by the Adiabatic Bomb Calorimeter).
D. Except for ambient air monitoring and emissions testing required under Chapter 17.16, Articles VI and VII, alternative and equivalent test methods in any test plan submitted to the control officer may be approved by the control officer for the duration of that plan provided that the following three criteria are met:
1. The alternative or equivalent test method measures the same chemical and physical characteristics as the test method it is intended to replace.
2. The alternative or equivalent test method has substantially the same or better reliability, accuracy, and precision as the test method it is intended to replace.
3. Applicable quality assurance procedures are followed in accordance with the Arizona Testing Manual, 40 CFR 60 or other methods approved by the control officer.
(Ord. 2019-28 § 2, 2019; Ord. 2017-20 § 2 (part), 2017)
Editor's note— Formerly § 17.12.045.