For statistically selected sources from the category, testing is to be performed on a one-time basis at the inlet and outlet of the last pollution control device.

Prior to the test, a site-specific test plan is to be submitted by the owner/operator to the EPA for review and approval. In addition, any plant-specific material that should be added to the generic Quality Assurance Project Plan (QAPP) provided by the EPA with the section 114 letter should be submitted for approval with the site-specific test plan. The EPA will provide the results of its review of the site-specific test plan, and any QAPP modifications suggested, to the facility within 30 days of receipt. The test plan is to be prepared according to the document entitled "Preparation and Review of Site Specific Test Plans," which can be electronically obtained from the Internet at http://www.epa.gov/ttn/emc/guidlnd.html.

Use the test method entitled "Standard Test Method for Elemental, Oxidized, Particle-Bound, and Total Mercury in Flue Gas Generated from Coal-Fired Stationary Sources (Ontario Hydro Method)," which can be electronically obtained from the Internet at http://www.epa.gov/ttn/emc/prelim.html.

Each test is to consist of three separate runs at each sampling location with inlet and outlet runs being run concurrently. Concurrent coal sampling and analysis of the coal fired during each of the three separate runs is to be done by taking three coal samples at intervals throughout each testing period, and the results are to be reported along with the emission results. Following the testing, submit the test report prepared according to the document entitled "Preparation and Review of Emission Test Reports," which can be electronically obtained from the Internet at http://www.epa.gov/ttn/emc/guidlnd.html.

  For more information, check out the Part III Frequently Asked Questions

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Last Update: 10 March 1999
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