EMC Methods Support Directory
Email emc@epa.gov with questions regarding the topics presented in the table below by area and EPA test method(s), when applicable. The test methods listed are from:
- NSPS (40 CFR Part 60, Appendix A) for x-xx method series
- NESHAP (40 CFR Part 61, Appendix B) for 1xx method series
- SIP (40 CFR Part 51, Appendix M) for 2xx method series
- NESHAP (40 CFR Part 63, Appendix A) for 3xx method series (MACT rules)
| Area | EPA Test Method(s) |
|---|---|
| Acid Gas | Part 60 Methods 6, 6A, 6B, 7, 7A, 7B, 7C, 7D, 8, 11, 15, 15A, 16, 16A, 16B, 16C, 26 and 26A |
| Alternative Test Methods Determinations | N/A |
| Asbestos | N/A |
| Basic Sampling | Part 60 Methods 1, 1A, 2, 2A, 2B, 2C, 2D, 2E, 2F, 2G, 2H, 3, 3B, 3C, 4, and 19 |
| Capture Efficiency | Part 51 Methods 204, 204A, 204B, 204C, 204D, 204E, and 204F |
| CEMS | Performance Specifications and QA Procedures |
| Coatings | Part 60 Methods 24 and 24A Part 63 Method 311 |
| Dioxins/Furans/Polychlorinated Biphenyls (PCBs)/Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons (PAHs) | Part 60 Method 23 |
| Fenceline | Part 63 Methods 325A, 325B, and 327 |
| FTIR | Part 63 Methods 318, 320, and 321 |
| Instrumental Methods | Part 60 Methods 3A, 6C, 7E, 10, 10A-B, 20, 25A, and 25B |
| LDAR | Part 60 Method 21 and Appendix K (Part 60) |
| Metals | Part 60 Methods 12, 29, 30A, and 30B Part 61 Methods 101, 101A, 102, 103, 104, 105, 108, 108A, 108B, and 108C Part 63 Methods 306, 306A, and 306B |
| Methane Alternative Test Methods | N/A |
| Method Validation | Part 63 Method 301 |
| Opacity/Visual Emissions (VE) | Part 60 Methods 9 and 22 Part 51 Methods 203A, 203B, and 203C Part 63 Methods 303 and 303A |
| Organics | Part 60 Methods 18, 25, 25C, 25D, and 25E Part 61 Methods 106, 107, and 107A Part 51 Method 207 Part 63 Methods 304A, 304B, 305, 307, 308, 323, and 326 |
| Particulate Matter | Part 60 Methods 5, 5A, 5B, 5D, 5E, 5F, 5I, and 17 Part 51 Methods 201, 201A, and 202 Part 63 Method 315 |
| Protocol Gas and Calibration Gas Dilution | Part 51 Method 205 |
| Total Fluorides | Part 60 Methods 13A, 13B, 14, and 14A |
| Vapor Tightness | Part 60 Method 27 |
| Wood Heaters | Part 60 Methods 5G, 5H, and 28, 28A, 28R, 28 WWH, and 28 WWH PTS |
Specialty Methods
- SW-846 Methods – Click on 'Contact Us About Hazardous Waste Test Methods' at the link to ask a question, provide feedback, or report a problem.
- Conditional Methods (CTM) and Other Test Methods (OTM)
- ASTM Methods – While EMC does not provide technical support for these methods; it does provide implementation support in rulemakings.
- 40 CFR Part 75 Questions – Contact part75notifications@epa.gov.
Important Notes
- Part 51 Method 206 (Ammonia) has been renamed to Conditional Test Method (CTM) 027.
- Part 63 Method 302 (General GC/MS) is cancelled.
- EMC does not provide technical support to the following industry developed methods.
- Part 63 Method 310A, B, C (Hexane in EPDM Rubber)
- Part 63 Method 312A, B, C (Styrene in SBR Rubber)
- Part 63 Method 313A, B (Styrene in PBR Rubber)
- Part 63 Method 316 (Formaldehyde Colorimetric Method)
- Part 63 Method 319 (Filter Efficiency; Paint Over-spray)