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Appendix D
Measurement Quality Objectives and Validation Templates
Table of Contents
(click on link to go to individual tables)
Validation Template Page
O
3
5
CO 8
NO
2
, NOx, NO 10
SO
2
13
PM
2.5
Filter Based Local Conditions 16
Continuous PM2.5 Local Conditions 21
PM10c for PM
10-2.5
Low –Volume , Filter-Based Local Conditions 25
PM
10
Filter Based Dichot STP Conditions 30
PM
10
Filter Based High Volume (HV) STP Conditions 33
Continuos PM10 STP Conditions 36
PM
10
Low Volume STP Filter-Based Local Conditions 38
Pb High Volume (TSP) 43
Pb Low Volume (PM
10
) 46
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In June 1998, a workgroup was formed to develop a procedure that could be used by monitoring
organizations that would provide for a consistent validation of PM
2.5
mass concentrations across the US.
The workgroup included personnel from the monitoring organizations, EPA Regional Offices, and
OAQPS who were involved with assuring the quality of PM
2.5
mass; additionally, the workgroup was
headed by a State and local representative. The workgroup developed a table consisting of three criteria:
critical, operational, and systematic criteria, where each criterion had a different degree of implication
about the quality of the data. The criteria included on the tables were from 40 CFR Part 50 Appendices L
and N, 40 CFR Part 58 Appendix A, and Method 2.12; a few criteria were also added that were neither in
CFR nor Method 2.12, but which the workgroup felt should be included. Upon completion and use of the
table, it was decided that a “validation template” should be developed for all the criteria pollutants.
To determine the appropriate table for each criterion, the members of the workgroup considered how
significantly the criterion impacted the resulting concentration. This was based on experience from
workgroup members, experience from non-workgroup members, and feasibility of implementing the
criterion.
Criteria that were deemed critical to maintaining the integrity of a sample or group of samples were
placed on the first table. Observations that do not meet each and every criterion on the Critical Criteria
should be invalidated unless there are compelling reason and justification for not doing so. In most cases,
this criterion can identify a distinct group of measurements and time period. For example, a flow rate
exceedance represents a single sampler for a particular period of time (and therefore distinct number of
samples), whereas a field blank or QA collocation exceedance is harder to identify what samples the
exceedance may represent. In most cases the requirement, the implementation frequency of the criteria,
and the acceptance criteria are found in CFR and are therefore regulatory in nature. The sample or group
of samples for which one or more of these criteria are not met is invalid until proven otherwise
0F
1
. The
cause of not operating in the acceptable range for each of the violated criteria must be investigated and
minimized to reduce the likelihood that additional samples will be invalidated. Typically, EPA Regional
Offices will be in the best position to assess whether there are compelling reasons and justification for not
deleting the data. The evaluation will be informed by a weight of evidence approach, consider input from
States/locals and EPA’s national office, and be documented.
Criteria that are important for maintaining and evaluating the quality of the data collection system are
included under Operational Criteria. Violation of a criterion or a number of criteria may be cause for
invalidation. The decision maker should consider other quality control information that may or may not
indicate the data are acceptable for the parameter being controlled. Therefore, the sample or group of
samples for which one or more of these criteria are not met are suspect unless other quality control
information demonstrates otherwise and is documented. The reason for not meeting the criteria MUST be
investigated, mitigated or justified.
Finally, those criteria which are important for the correct interpretation of the data but do not usually
impact the validity of a sample or group of samples are included on the third table, the Systematic
Criteria. For example, the data quality objectives are included in this table. If the data quality objectives
are not met, this does not invalidate any of the samples but it may impact the uncertainty associated with
the attainment/non-attainment decision.
1
In a number of cases precedence has been set with invalidating data based on failure of critical criteria.
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NOTE: The designation of quality control checks as Operational or Systematic do not
imply that these quality control checks need not be performed. Not performing an
operational or systematic quality control check that is required by regulation (in CFR) can be a
basis for invalidation of all associated data. Any time a CFR requirement is identified in the
Requirement, Frequency or Acceptance Criteria column it will be identified by bold and italics
font. Many monitoring organization/PQAOs are using the validation templates and have
included them in QAPPs. However, it must be mentioned that diligence must be paid to its
use. Data quality findings through data reviews and technical systems audits have identified
multiple and concurrent non-compliance with operational criteria that monitoring organization
considered valid without any documentation to prove the data validity. The validation
templates were meant to be applied to small data sets (single values or a few weeks of
information) and should not be construed to allow a criterion to be in non-conformance simple
because it is operational or systematic
Following are the tables for all the criteria pollutants. For each criterion, the tables include: (1) the
requirement (2) the frequency with which compliance is to be evaluated, (3) acceptance criteria, and (4)
information where the requirement can be found or additional guidance on the requirement.
The validation templates have been developed based on the current state of knowledge. The templates
should evolve as new information is discovered about the impact of the various criteria on the uncertainty
in the resulting mass estimate or concentration. In recent years there has been a number of circumstances
where critical criteria and in some cases operational criteria that were in regulation (had a frequency and
acceptance criteria) where not met. In these cases, EPA has been consistent in their application of
invalidating data not meeting regulations. Interactions of the criteria, whether synergistic or antagonistic,
should also be incorporated when the impact of these interactions becomes quantified. Due to the
potential misuse of invalid data, data that are invalidated should not be uploaded to AQS, but should be
retained on the monitoring organization’s local database. This data will be invaluable to the evolution of
the validation template.
Use of Bold Italics Font to Identify CFR Requirements.
The criteria listed in the validation templates are either requirements that can be found in the Code of
Federal Regulations, guidance found in a variety of guidance documents, or recommendations by the QA
Workgroup or EPA. As mentioned above any time a CFR requirement is identified in the Requirement,
Frequency or Acceptance Criteria column it will be identified by bold and italics font and can be used for
data invalidation depending on the infraction. The Information/Action column will provide the
appropriate references for CFR or guidance documents.
Hyperlink References
Where requirements or guidance documents are found on the web, a hyperlink is created which will lead
the user to the closest URL address. Any links to CFR are directed to the electronic CFR document (e-
CFR) which is the most up-to-date. E-CFR will not get you to an individual section. Therefore, e-CFR is
only hyperlinked once on each page.
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Change in Acceptance Criteria
In order to provide more consistent guidance in the use of acceptance criteria we have developed more
definitive information on rounding. The acceptance criteria will show more digits than might otherwise
be found in regulations or guidance. For example, where in the past the one-point flow rate verification
was + 4% of transfer standard, some monitoring organizations equated a flow rate of < + 4.5% as
acceptable while others considered anything < + 4.1% acceptable. Therefore, in order to ensure
consistency, EPA has provided more definitive information of these acceptance limits. In this case, the
acceptance criteria for the flow rate verification is < + 4.1%. In the cases where the CFR lists a
requirement (as is the case with the flow rate verification which is listed as + 4%), EPA will interpret the
acceptance criteria to a level that will provide a more consistent application of the template across the
ambient air monitoring network. The rounding policy is included in Appendix L of the QA Handbook.
Truncation
Under no circumstances should quality measurements for comparison to acceptance criteria be truncated,
rather than rounded.
PM
10
Note of Caution
The validation templates for PM
10
get complicated because PM
10
is required to be reported at standard
temperature and pressure (STP) for comparison to the NAAQS (and follow 40 CFR Part 50 App J) and at
local conditions if using it to monitor for PM
10-2.5
(and follow 40 CFR Part 50 App O). Moreover, PM
10
can be measured with filter-based sampling techniques as well as with automated methods. The
validation templates developed for PM
10
try to accommodate these differences, but monitoring
organizations are cautioned to review the operations manual for the monitors/samplers they use and
augment the validation template with QC information specific to their EPA reference or equivalent
method designation and instrument.
http://www.epa.gov/ttn/amtic/files/ambient/criteria/reference-
equivalent-methods-list.pdf
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Ozone Validation Template
1) Requirement (O
3
) 2) Frequency 3) Acceptance Criteria Information /Action
CRITICAL CRITERIA-OZONE
Monitor
NA
Meets requirements listed in FRM/FEM
designation
1) 40 CFR Part 58 App C Sec. 2.1
2) NA
3) 40 CFR Part 53 & FRM/FEM method list
One Point QC Check
Single analyzer
Every 14 days
< +7.1% (percent difference) or < +1.5 ppb
difference whichever is greater
1 and 2) 40 CFR Part 58 App A Sec. 3.1
3) Recommendation based on DQO in 40 CFR Part 58
App A Sec. 2.3.1.2. QC Check Conc range 0.005 - 0.08
ppm and 05/05/2016 Technical Note on AMTIC
Zero/span check
Every 14 days
Zero drift < + 3.1 ppb (24 hr)
< + 5.1 ppb (>24hr-14 day)
Span drift < + 7.1 %
1 and 2) QA Handbook Volume 2 Sec. 12.3
3) Recommendation and related to DQO
OPERATIONAL CRITERIA -OZONE
Shelter Temperature Range
Daily
(hourly values)
20.0 to 30.0
o
C. (Hourly avg)
or
per manufacturers specifications if designated
to a wider temperature range
1, 2 and 3) QA Handbook Volume 2 Sec. 7.2.2
Generally, the 20-30.0
o
C range will apply but the most
restrictive operable range of the instruments in the shelter
may also be used as guidance. FRM/FEM list found on
AMTIC provides temp. range for given instrument.
FRM/FEM monitor testing is required at 20-30
o
C range
per 40 CFR Part 53.32
Shelter Temperature Control Daily (hourly values) < 2.1
o
C SD over 24 hours 1, 2 and 3) QA Handbook Volume 2 Sec. 7.2.2
Shelter Temperature Device
Check
Every 182 days and 2/ calendar year
<+ 2.1
o
C of standard
1, 2 and 3) QA Handbook Volume 2 Sec. 7.2.2
Annual Performance
Evaluation Single analyzer
Every site every 365 days and 1/
calendar year within period of
monitor operation,
Percent difference of audit levels 3-10
< +15.1%
Audit levels 1&2 < + 1.5 ppb difference or
<+ 15.1%
1 and 2) 40 CFR Part 58 App A Sec. 3.1.2
3) Recommendation- 3 audit concentrations not including
zero. AMTIC guidance 2/17/2011
AMTIC Technical Memo
Federal Audits (NPAP)
20% of sites audited in calendar
year
Audit levels 1&2 < + 1.5 ppb difference all
other levels percent difference < + 10.1%
1 and 2) 40 CFR Part 58 App A Sec. 3.1.3
3) NPAP QAPP/SOP
Verification/Calibration
Upon receipt/adjustment/repair/
installation/moving and repair and
recalibration of standard of higher
level
Every 182 day and 2/ calendar year if
manual zero/span performed
biweekly
Every 365 day and 1/ calendar year if
continuous zero/span performed daily
All points < + 2.1 % or < +1.5 ppb difference
of best-fit straight line whichever is greater
and Slope 1 + .05
1) 40 CFR Part 50 App D
2) Recommendation
3) 40 CFR Part 50 App D Sec 4.5.5.6
Multi-point calibration (0 and 4 upscale points)
Slope criteria is a recommendation
Zero Air/Zero Air Check
Every 365 days and 1/calendar year
Concentrations below LDL
1) 40 CFR Part 50 App D Sec. 4.1
2 and 3) Recommendation
Ozone Level 2 Standard
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1) Requirement (O
3
) 2) Frequency 3) Acceptance Criteria Information /Action
Certification/recertification to
Standard Reference
Photometer (Level 1)
Every 365 days and 1/calendar year
single point difference < + 3.1%
1) 40 CFR Part 50 App D Sec. 5.4
2 and 3) Transfer Standard Guidance EPA-454/B-10-001
Level 2 standard (formerly called primary standard)
usually transported to EPA Regions SRP for comparison
Level 2 and Greater Transfer
Standard Precision
Every 365 days and 1/calendar year
Standard Deviation less than 0.005 ppm or
3.0% whichever is greater
1) 40 CFR Part 50 Appendix D Sec. 3.1
2) Recommendation, part of reverification
3) 40 CFR Part 50 Appendix D Sec. 3.1
(if recertified via a transfer
standard)
Every 365 days and 1/calendar year
Regression slopes = 1.00 + 0.03 and two
intercepts are 0 + 3 ppb
1, 2 and 3) Transfer Standard Guidance EPA-545/B-10-
001
Ozone Transfer standard
(Level 3 and greater)
Qualification Upon receipt of transfer standard
< +4.1% or < +4 ppb (whichever greater)
1, 2 and 3) Transfer Standard Guidance EPA-545/B-10-
001
Certification
After qualification and upon
receipt/adjustment/repair
RSD of six slopes < 3.7%
Std. Dev. of 6 intercepts < 1.5
1, 2 and 3) Transfer Standard Guidance EPA-545/B-10-
001 1
Recertification to higher level
standard
Beginning and end of O3 season or
every 182 days and 2/calendar year
whichever less
New slope = + 0.05 of previous and
RSD of six slopes <3.7%
Std. Dev. of 6 intercepts < 1.5
1, 2 and 3) Transfer Standard Guidance EPA-545/B-10-
001 recertification test that then gets added to most recent
5 tests. If does not meet acceptability certification fails
Detection (FEM/FRMs) Noise and Lower Detectable Limits (LDL) are part of the FEM/FRM requirements. It is recommended that monitoring organizations perform the LDL test to
minimally confirm and establish the LDL of their monitor. Performing the LDL test will provide the noise information.
Noise
Every 365 days and 1/ calendar year
< 0.0025 ppm (standard range)
< 0.001 ppm (lower range)
1) 40 CFR Part 53.23 (b) (definition & procedure)
2) Recommendation- info can be obtained from LDL
3) 40 CFR Part 53.20 Table B-1
Lower detectable limit
Every 365 days and 1/calendar year
< 0.005 ppm (standard range)
< 0.002 ppm (lower range)
1) 40 CFR Part 53.23 (b) (definition & procedure)
2) Recommendation
3) 40 CFR Part 53.20 Table B-1
SYSTEMATIC CRITERIA-OZONE
Standard Reporting Units All data ppm (final units in AQS)
1, 2 and 3) 40 CFR Part 50 App U Sec. 3(a)
Rounding convention for design
value calculation
All routine concentration data
3 places after decimal with digits to right
truncated
1, 2 and 3) 40 CFR Part 50 App U Sec. 3(a) The rounding
convention is for averaging values for comparison to
NAAQS not for reporting individual hourly values.
Completeness (seasonal)
3-Year Comparison
> 90% (avg) daily max available in ozone
season with min of 75% in any one year.
1,2,3) 40 CFR Part 50 App U Sec 4(b)
8- hour average
> if at least 6 of the hourly concentrations for
the 8-hour period are available
1) 40 CFR Part 50 App U
2 and 3) 40 CFR Part 50 App U Sec. 3(b)
Valid Daily Max
> if valid 8-hour averages are available for at
least 13 of the 17 consecutive 8-hour periods
starting from 7:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m
1) 40 CFR Part 50 App U
2,3) 40 CFR Part 50 App U Sec. 3(d)
Sample Residence Time
Verification
Every 365 days and 1/calendar year
< 20 Seconds
1) 40 CFR Part 58 App E, Sec. 9 (c)
2) Recommendation
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3) 40 CFR Part 58 App E, Sec. 9 (c)
Sample Probe, Inlet, Sampling
train
All sites
Borosilicate glass (e.g., Pyrex
®
) or Teflon
®
1) 40 CFR Part 58 App E, Sec. Sec. 9 (a)
2) Recommendation
3) 40 CFR Part 58 App E, Sec. Sec. 9 (a)
FEP and PFA have been accepted as an equivalent
material to Teflon. Replacement or cleaning is suggested
as 1/year and more frequent if pollutant load or
contamination dictate
Siting
Every 365 days and 1/calendar year
Meets siting criteria or waiver documented
1) 40 CFR Part 58 App E, Sec. 2-6
2) Recommendation
3) 40 CFR Part 58 App E, Sec. 2-6
EPA Standard Ozone Reference
Photometer (SRP)
Recertification (Level 1)
Every 365 days and 1/calendar year
Regression slope = 1.00 + 0.01
and intercept < 3 ppb
1, 2 and 3) Transfer Standard Guidance EPA-454/B-10-
001
This is usually at a Regional Office and is compared
against the traveling SRP
Precision (using 1-point QC
checks)
Calculated annually and as
appropriate for design value
estimates
90% CL CV < 7.1%
1) 40 CFR Part 58 App A 2.3.1.2 & 3.1.1
2) 40 CFR Part 58 App A Sec. 4 (b)
3) 40 CFR Part 58 App A Sec. 4.1.2
Bias (using 1-point QC checks)
Calculated annually and as
appropriate for design value
estimates
95% CL < + 7.1%
1) 40 CFR Part 58 App A 2.3.1.2 & 3.1.1
2) 40 CFR Part 58 App A Sec. 4 (b)
3) 40 CFR Part 58 App A Sec. 4.1.3
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CO Validation Template
1) Requirement (CO) 2) Frequency 3) Acceptance Criteria Information /Action
CRITICAL CRITERIA-CO
Sampler/Monitor
NA
Meets requirements listed in FRM/FEM
designation
1) 40 CFR Part 58 App C Sec. 2.1
2) NA
3) 40 CFR Part 53 & FRM/FEM method list
One Point QC Check
Single analyzer
Every 14 days
< +10.1% (percent difference)
1 and 2) 40 CFR Part 58 App A Sec. 3.1.1
3) Recommendation based on DQO in 40 CFR Part 58
App A Sec. 2.3.1. QC Check Conc range 0.5 – 5 ppm
Zero/span check
Every 14 days
Zero drift < + 0.41 ppm (24 hr)
< + 0.61 ppm (>24hr-14 day)
Span drift < + 10.1 %
1 and 2) QA Handbook Volume 2 Sec. 12.3
3) Recommendation
OPERATIONAL CRITERIA-CO
Shelter Temperature range
Daily
(hourly values)
20.0 to 30.0
o
C. (Hourly avg)
or
per manufacturers specifications if designated to a
wider temperature range
1, 2 and 3) QA Handbook Volume 2 Sec. 7.2.2
Generally, the 20-30.0
o
C range will apply but the most
restrictive operable range of the instruments in the
shelter may also be used as guidance. FRM/FEM list
found on AMTIC provides temp. range for given
instrument. FRM/FEM monitor testing is required at
20-30
o
C range per 40 CFR Part 53.32
Shelter Temperature Control Daily (hourly values) < 2.1
o
C SD over 24 hours
1, 2 and 3) QA Handbook Volume 2 Sec. 7.2.2
Shelter Temperature Device
Check
Every 182 days and 2/ calendar year < + 2.1
o
C of standard
1, 2 and 3) QA Handbook Volume 2 Sec. 7.2.2
Annual Performance
Evaluation Single Analyzer
Every site every 365 days and 1/
calendar year
Percent difference of audit levels 3-10 < +15.1%
Audit levels 1&2 < + 0.031 ppm difference or
< +15.1%
1 and 2) 40 CFR Part 58 App A Sec. 3.1.2
3) Recommendation- 3 audit concentrations not
including zero. AMTIC Technical Memo
Federal Audits (NPAP)
20% of sites audited in a calendar
year
Audit levels 1&2 < + 0.031 ppm difference all
other levels percent difference < + 15.1%
1 and 2) 40 CFR Part 58 App A Sec. 3.1.3
3) NPAP QAPP/SOP
Verification/Calibration
Upon receipt/adjustment/repair/
installation/moving
Every 182 day and 2/ calendar year if
manual zero/span performed
biweekly
Every 365 days and 1/ calendar year
if continuous zero/span performed
daily
All points < + 2.1 % or < + 0.03 ppm difference
of best-fit straight line. whichever is greater
and Slope 1 + .05
1) 40 CFR Part 50 Appendix C Sec. 4
2 and 3) Recommendation
See details about CO2 sensitive instruments Multi-point
calibration (0 and 4 upscale points)
Slope criteria is a recommendation
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Gaseous Standards
All gas cylinders
NIST Traceable
(e.g., EPA Protocol Gas)
1) 40 CFR Part 50 Appendix C Sec. 4.3.1
2) NA Green Book
3) 40 CFR Part 50 Appendix C Sec. 4.3.1 See details
about CO2 sensitive instruments
Gas producer used must participate in EPA Ambient Air
Protocol Gas Verification Program
40 CFR Part 58 App A Sec. 2.6.1
Zero Air/Zero Air Check
Every 365 days and 1/ calendar year
< 0.1 ppm CO
1) 40 CFR Part 50 App C Sec. 4.3.2
2) Recommendation
3) 40 CFR Part 50 App C Sec. 4.3.2
Gas Dilution Systems
Every 365 days and 1/ calendar year
or after failure of 1 point QC check or
performance evaluation
Accuracy < + 2.1 %
1, 2 and 3) Recommendation based on SO2
requirement in 40 CFR Part 50 App A-1 Sec. 4.1.2
Detection (FEM/FRMs) Noise and Lower Detectable Limits (LDL) are part of the FEM/FRM requirements. It is recommended that monitoring organizations perform the LDL test to
minimally confirm and establish the LDL of their monitor. Performing the LDL test will provide the noise information.
Noise
Every 365 days and 1/ calendar year
< 0.2 ppm (standard range)
< 0.1 ppm (lower range)
1) 40 CFR Part 53.23 (b) (definition & procedure)
2) Recommendation- info can be obtained from LDL
3) 40 CFR Part 53.20 Table B-1
Lower detectable level
Every 365 days and 1/ calendar year
< 0.4 ppm (standard range)
< 0.2 ppm (lower range)
1) 40 CFR Part 53.23 (c) (definition & procedure)
2) Recommendation
3) 40 CFR Part 53.20 Table B-1
SYSTEMATIC CRITERIA-CO
Standard Reporting Units All data ppm (final units in AQS)
1, 2 and 3) 40 CFR Part 50.8 (a)
Rounding convention for design
value calculation
All routine concentration data 1 decimal place
1, 2 and 3) 40 CFR Part 50.8 (d) The rounding
convention is for averaging values for comparison to
NAAQS not for reporting individual hourly values.
Completeness 8-hour standard 75% of hourly averages for the 8-hour period
1) 40 CFR Part 50.8(c)
2) 40 CFR Part 50.8(a-2)
3) 40 CFR Part 50.8(c)
Sample Residence Time
Verification
Every 365 days and 1/ calendar year < 20 Seconds
1, 2, and 3) Recommendation. CO not a reactive gas but
suggest following same methods other gaseous criteria
pollutants.
Sample Probe, Inlet, Sampling
train
All Sites
Borosilicate glass (e.g., Pyrex
®
) or Teflon
®
1, 2, and 3) Recommendation. CO not a reactive gas
but suggest following same methods other gaseous
criteria pollutants. FEP and PFA have been accepted as
a equivalent material to Teflon. Replacement/cleaning is
suggested as 1/year and more frequent if pollutant load
dictate.
Siting
Every 365 days and 1/ calendar year
Meets siting criteria or waiver documented
1) 40 CFR Part 58 App E, Sec. 2-6
2) Recommendation
3) 40 CFR Part 58 App E, Sec. 2-6
Precision (using 1-point QC Calculated annually and as 90% CL CV < 10.1%
1) 40 CFR part 58 App A Sec. 3.1.1
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checks) appropriate for design value
estimates
2) 40 CFR Part 58 App A Sec. 4 (b)
3) 40 CFR Part 58 App A Sec. 4.1.2
Bias (using 1-point QC checks)
Calculated annually and as
appropriate for design value
estimates
95% CL < + 10.1%
1) 40 CFR Part 58 App A Sec. 3.1.1
2) 40 CFR Part 58 App A Sec. 4 (b)
3) 40 CFR Part 58 App A Sec. 4.1.3
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NO
2
, NOx, NO Validation Template
1) Requirement (NO
2
) 2) Frequency 3) Acceptance Criteria Information /Action
CRITICAL CRITERIA- NO
2
Sampler/Monitor NA
Meets requirements listed in FRM/FEM
designation
1) 40 CFR Part 58 App C Sec. 2.1
2) NA
3) 40 CFR Part 53 & FRM/FEM method list
One Point QC Check
Single analyzer
Every 14 days
< +15.1% (percent difference) or < + 1.5 ppb
difference whichever is greater
1 and 2) 40 CFR Part 58 App A Sec. 3.1.1
3) Recommendation based on DQO in 40 CFR Part 58
App A Sec. 2.3.1.5 QC Check Conc range 0.005 - 0.08
ppm and 05/05/2016 Technical Note on AMTIC
Zero/span check
Every 14 days
Zero drift < + 3.1 ppb (24 hr)
< + 5.1 ppb (>24hr-14 day)
Span drift < + 10.1 %
1 and 2) QA Handbook Volume 2 Sec. 12.3
3) Recommendation and related to DQO
Converter Efficiency
During multi-point calibrations, span and
audit
Every 14 days
(>96%)
96% – 104.1%
1) 40 CFR Part 50 App F Sec. 1.5.10 and 2.4.10
2) Recommendation
3) 40 CFR Part 50 App F Sec. 1.5.10 and 2.4.10
Regulation states > 96%, 96 – 104.1% is a
recommendation.
OPERATIONAL CRITERIA- NO
2
Shelter Temperature Range
Daily
(hourly values)
20.0 to 30.0
o
C. (Hourly avg)
or
per manufacturers specifications if designated
to a wider temperature range
1, 2 and 3) QA Handbook Volume 2 Sec. 7.2.2
Generally, the 20-30.0
o
C range will apply but the
most restrictive operable range of the instruments in
the shelter may also be used as guidance. FRM/FEM
list found on AMTIC provides temp. range for given
instrument. FRM/FEM monitor testing is required at
20-30
o
C range per 40 CFR Part 53.32
Shelter Temperature Control Daily (hourly values) < 2.1
o
C SD over 24 hours
1, 2 and 3) QA Handbook Volume 2 Sec. 7.2.2
Shelter Temperature Device
Check
every 182 days and 2/calendar year < + 2.1
o
C of standard
1, 2 and 3) QA Handbook Volume 2 Sec. 7.2.2
Annual Performance
Evaluation Single Analyzer
Every site every 365 days and 1/
calendar year
Percent difference of audit levels 3-10
< +15.1%
Audit levels 1&2 < + 1.5 ppb difference or
< +15.1%
1) 40 CFR Part 58 App A Sec. 3.1.2
2) 40 CFR Part 58 App A Sec. 3.1.2
3) Recommendation - 3 audit concentrations not
including zero. AMTIC Technical Memo
Federal Audits (NPAP)
20% of sites audited in calendar year
Audit levels 1&2 < + 1.5 ppb difference all
other levels percent difference < + 15.1%
1 & 2) 40 CFR Part 58 App A Sec. 3.1.3
3) NPAP QAPP/SOP
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1) Requirement (NO
2
) 2) Frequency 3) Acceptance Criteria Information /Action
Verification/Calibration
Upon receipt/adjustment/repair/
installation/moving
Every 182 day and 2/ calendar year if
manual zero/span performed biweekly
Every 365 day and 1/ calendar year if
continuous zero/span performed daily
Instrument residence time < 2 min
Dynamic parameter > 2.75 ppm-min
All points <+ 2.1 % or < + 1.5 ppb difference
of best-fit straight line whichever is greater
and Slope 1 + .05
1) 40 CFR Part 50 App F
2 and 3) Recommendation
Multi-point calibration (0 and 4 upscale points)
Slope criteria is a recommendation
Gaseous Standards
All gas cylinders
NIST Traceable
(e.g., EPA Protocol Gas)
50-100 ppm of NO in Nitrogen with < 1 ppm
NO
2
1) 40 CFR Part 50 App F Sec. 1.3.1
2) NA Green Book
3) 40 CFR Part 50 App F Sec. 1.3.1. A technical
memo may change the concentration requirment.
Gas producer used must participate in EPAAmbient
Air Protocol Gas Verification Program 40 CFR Part
58 App A Sec. 2.6.1
Zero Air/ Zero Air Check
Every 365 days and 1/ calendar year Concentrations below LDL
1) 40 CFR Part 50 App F Sec. 1.3.2
2 and 3) Recommendation
Gas Dilution Systems
Every 365 days and 1/ calendar year or
after failure of 1 point QC check or
performance evaluation
Accuracy < + 2.1 %
1, 2 and 3) Recommendation based on SO2
requirement in 40 CFR Part 50 App A-1 Sec. 4.1.2
Detection (FEM/FRMs) Noise and Lower Detectable Limits (LDL) are part of the FEM/FRM requirements. It is recommended that monitoring organizations perform the LDL test to
minimally confirm and establish the LDL of their monitor. Performing the LDL test will provide the noise information.
Noise
Every 365 days and 1/ calendar year
< 0.005 ppm
1) 40 CFR Part 53.23 (b) (definition & procedure)
2) Recommendation- info can be obtained from LDL
3) 40 CFR Part 53.20 Table B-1
Lower detectable level
Every 365 days and 1/ calendar year
< 0.01 ppm
1) 40 CFR Part 53.23 (c) (definition & procedure)
2) Recommendation
3) 40 CFR Part 53.20 Table B-1
SYSTEMATIC CRITERIA- NO
2
Standard Reporting Units All data ppb (final units in AQS)
1, 2 and 3) 40 CFR Part 50 App S Sec. 2 (c)
Rounding convention for data
reported to AQ S
All routine concentration data
1 place after decimal with digits to right
truncated
1, 2 and 3) 40 CFR Part 50 App S Sec. 4.2 (a) The
rounding convention is for averaging values for
comparison to NAAQS not for reporting individual
hourly values.
Completeness
Annual Standard
≥ 75% hours in year
1) 40 CFR Part 50 App S Sec. 3.1(b)
2) 40 CFR Part 50 App S Sec. 3.1(a)
3) 40 CFR Part 50 App S Sec. 3.1(b)
1-hour standard
1) 3consecutive calendars years of complete
data
2) 4 quarters complete in each year
3) ≥75% sampling days in quarter
4) ≥ 75% of hours in a day
1) 40 CFR Part 50 App S Sec. 3.2(b)
2) 40 CFR Part 50 App S Sec. 3.2(a)
3) 40 CFR Part 50 App S Sec. 3.2(b)
More details in 40 CFR Part 50 App S
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1) Requirement (NO
2
) 2) Frequency 3) Acceptance Criteria Information /Action
Sample Residence Time
Verification
Every 365 days and 1/ calendar year
< 20 Seconds
1) 40 CFR Part 58 App E, Sec. 9 (c)
2) Recommendation
3) 40 CFR Part 58 App E, Sec. 9 (c)
Sample Probe, Inlet, Sampling
train
All sites
Borosilicate glass (e.g., Pyrex
®
) or Teflon
®
1, 2 and 3) 40 CFR Part 58 App E Sec. 9 (a)
FEP and PFA have been accepted as equivalent
material to Teflon. Replacement or cleaning is
suggested as 1/year and more frequent if pollutant load
or contamination dictate
Siting
Every 365 days and 1/ calendar year
Meets siting criteria or waiver documented
1) 40 CFR Part 58 App E, Secs 2-6
2) Recommendation
3) 40 CFR Part 58 App E, Sec. 2-6
Precision (using 1-point QC
checks)
Calculated annually and as appropriate
for design value estimates
90% CL CV < 15.1%
1) 40 CFR Part 58 App A Sec. 2.3.1.5 & 3.1.1
2) 40 CFR Part 58 App A Sec. 4 (b)
3) 40 CFR Part 58 App A Sec. 4.1.2
Bias (using 1-point QC checks)
Calculated annually and as appropriate
for design value estimates
95% CL < + 15.1%
1) 40 CFR Part 58 App A Sec. 2.3.1.5 & 3.1.1
2) 40 CFR Part 58 App A Sec. 4 (b)
3) 40 CFR Part 58 App A Sec. 4.1.3
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SO
2
Validation Template
1) Requirement (SO
2
) 2) Frequency 3) Acceptance Criteria Information /Action
CRITICAL CRITERIA- SO
2
Sampler/Monitor
NA
Meets requirements listed in FRM/FEM
designation
1) 40 CFR Part 58 App C Sec. 2.1 2) NA
3) 40 CFR Part 53 & FRM/FEM method list
One Point QC Check
Single analyzer
Every 14 days
< +10.1% (percent difference) or < + 1.5 ppb
difference whichever is greater
1 and 2) 40 CFR Part 58 App A Sec. 3.1.1
3) Recommendation based on DQO in 40 CFR Part 58
App A Sec. 2.3.1.2 QC Check Conc range 0.005 - 0.08
ppm and 05/05/2016 Technical Note on AMTIC
Zero/span check
Every 14 days
Zero drift < + 3.1 ppb (24 hr)
< + 5.1 ppb (>24hr-14 day)
Span drift < + 10.1 %
1 and 2) QA Handbook Volume 2 Sec. 12.3
3) Recommendation and related to DQO
OPERATIONAL CRITERIA- SO
2
Shelter Temperature Range
Daily
(hourly values)
20.0 to 30.0
o
C. (Hourly avg)
or
per manufacturers specifications if designated to
a wider temperature range
1, 2 and 3) QA Handbook Volume 2 Sec. 7.2.2
Generally, the 20-30.0
o
C range will apply but the most
restrictive operable range of the instruments in the
shelter may also be used as guidance. FRM/FEM list
found on AMTIC provides temp. range for given
instrument. FRM/FEM monitor testing is required at 20-
30
o
C range per 40 CFR Part 53.32
Shelter Temperature Control Daily (hourly values) < 2.1
o
C SD over 24 hours
1, 2 and 3) QA Handbook Volume 2 Sec. 7.2.2
Shelter Temperature Device
Check
every 180 days and 2/calendar year < + 2.1
o
C of standard
1, 2 and 3) QA Handbook Volume 2 Sec. 7.2.2
Annual Performance
Evaluation Single Analyzer
Every site every 365 days and 1/
calendar year
Percent difference of audit levels 3-10
< +15.1%
Audit levels 1&2 < + 1.5 ppb difference or
< +15.1%
1 and 2) 40 CFR Part 58 App A Sec. 3.1.2
3) Recommendation - 3 audit concentrations not
including zero. AMTIC Technical Memo
Federal Audits (NPAP)
20% of sites audited in calendar year
Audit levels 1&2 < + 1.5 ppb difference all
other levels percent difference < + 15.1%
1&2) 40 CFR Part 58 App A Sec. 3.1.3
3) NPAP QAPP/SOP
Verification/Calibration
Upon receipt/adjustment/repair/
installation/moving
Every 182 day and 2/ calendar year if
manual zero/span performed biweekly
Every 365 day and 1/ calendar year if
continuous zero/span performed daily
All points < + 2.1 % or < + 1.5 ppb difference
of best-fit straight line whichever is greater
and Slope 1 + .05
1) 40 CFR Part 50 App A-1 Sec. 4
2 and 3) Recommendation
Multi-point calibration (0 and 4 upscale points)
Slope criteria is a recommendation
Gaseous Standards All gas cylinders
NIST Traceable
(e.g., EPA Protocol Gas)
1) 40 CFR Part 50 App A-1 Sec. 4.1.6.1
2) NA Green Book
3) 40 CFR Part 50 App F Sec. 1.3.1
Producers must participate in Ambient Air Protocol Gas
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1) Requirement (SO
2
) 2) Frequency 3) Acceptance Criteria Information /Action
Verification Program 40 CFR Part 58 App A Sec. 2.6.1
Zero Air/ Zero Air Check
Every 365 days and 1/ calendar year
Concentrations below LDL
< 0.1 ppm aromatic hydrocarbons
1) 40 CFR Part 50 App A-1 Sec. 4.1.6.2
2) Recommendation
3) Recommendation and 40 CFR Part 50 App A-1 Sec.
4.1.6.2
Gas Dilution Systems
Every 365 days and 1/ calendar year or
after failure of 1point QC check or
performance evaluation
Accuracy < + 2.1 %
1) 40 CFR Part 50 App A-1Sec. 4.1.2
2) Recommendation
3) 40 CFR Part 50 App A-1 Sec. 4.1.2
Detection (FEM/FRMs) Noise and Lower Detectable Limits (LDL) are part of the FEM/FRM requirements. It is recommended that monitoring organizations perform the LDL test to
minimally confirm and establish the LDL of their monitor. Performing the LDL test will provide the noise information.
Noise
Every 365 days and 1/ calendar year
< 0.001 ppm (standard range)
< 0.0005 ppm (lower range)
1) 40 CFR Part 53.23 (b) (definition & procedure)
2) Recommendation- info can be obtained from LDL
3) 40 CFR Part 53.20 Table B-1
Lower detectable level
Every 365 days and 1/ calendar year
< 0.002 ppm (standard range)
< 0.001 ppm (lower range)
1) 40 CFR Part 53.23 (c) (definition & procedure)
2) Recommendation
3) 40 CFR Part 53.20 Table B-1
SYSTEMATIC CRITERIA- SO
2
Standard Reporting Units All data ppb (final units in AQS)
1, 2 and 3) 40 CFR Part 50 App T Sec. 2 (c)
Rounding convention for design
value calculation
All routine concentration data
1 place after decimal with digits to right
truncated
1, 2 and 3) 40 CFR Part 50 App T Sec. 2 (c) The
rounding convention is for averaging values for
comparison to NAAQS not for reporting individual
hourly values.
Completeness 1 hour standard
Hour – 75% of hour
Day- 75% hourly Conc
Quarter- 75% complete days
Years- 4 complete quarters
5-min value reported only for valid hours
1, 2 and 3) 40 CFR Part 50 App T Sec. 3 (b), (c)
More details in CFR on acceptable completeness.
5-min values or 5-min max value (40 CFR part 58.16(g))
only reported for the valid portion of the hour reported. If
the hour is incomplete no 5-min or 5-min max reported.
Sample Residence Time
Verification
Every 365 days and 1/ calendar year
< 20 Seconds
1) 40 CFR Part 58 App E, Sec. 9 (c)
2) Recommendation
3) 40 CFR Part 58 App E, Sec. 9 (c)
Sample Probe, Inlet, Sampling
train
All sites
Borosilicate glass (e.g., Pyrex
®
) or Teflon
®
1, 2 and 3) 40 CFR Part 58 App E Sec. 9 (a)
FEP and PFA have been accepted as equivalent material
to Teflon. Replacement or cleaning is suggested as
1/year and more frequent if pollutant load or
contamination dictate
Siting
Every 365 days and 1/ calendar year
Meets siting criteria or waiver documented
1) 40 CFR Part 58 App E, Sec. 2-6
2) Recommendation
3) 40 CFR Part 58 App E, Sec. 2-6
Precision (using 1-point QC
checks)
Calculated annually and as appropriate
for design value estimates
90% CL CV < 10.1%
1) 40 CFR Part 58 App A Sec. 2.3.1.6 & 3.1.1
2) 40 CFR Part 58 App A Sec. 4 (b)
3) 40 CFR Part 58 App A Sec. 4.1.2
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1) Requirement (SO
2
) 2) Frequency 3) Acceptance Criteria Information /Action
Bias (using 1-point QC checks)
Calculated annually and as appropriate
for design value estimates
95% CL < + 10.1%
1) 40 CFR Part 58 App A Sec. 2.3.1.6 & 3.1.1
2) 40 CFR Part 58 App A Sec. 4 (b)
3) 40 CFR Part 58 App A Sec. 4.1.3
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PM
2.5
Filter Based Local Conditions Validation Template
1) Criteria (PM2.5 LC) 2) Frequency 3) Acceptable Range Information /Action
CRITICAL CRITERIA- PM
2.5
Filter Based Local Conditions
Field Activities
Sampler/Monitor
NA
Meets requirements listed in FRM/FEM/ARM
designation
1) 40 CFR Part 58 App C Sec. 2.1
2) NA
3) 40 CFR Part 53 & FRM/FEM method list
Filter Holding Times
Pre-sampling all filters
< 30 days before sampling
1, 2 and 3) 40 CFR Part 50, App. L Sec. 8.3.5
Sample Recovery all filters
< 7 days 9 hours from sample end date
1, 2 and 3) 40 CFR Part 50, App. L 10.10
Sampling Period (including
multiple power failures)
all filters
1380-1500 minutes, or
if value < 1380 and exceedance of NAAQS
1/
midnight to midnight local standard time
1, 2 and 3) 40 CFR Part 50 App L Sec. 3.3 and 40 CFR
Part 50 App N Sec. 1 for the midnight to midnight local
standard time requirement
See details if less than 1380 min sampled
Sampling Instrument
Average Flow Rate every 24 hours of op average within 5% of 16.67 liters/minute
1, 2 and 3) Part 50 App L Sec. 7.4.3.1
Variability in Flow Rate every 24 hours of op
CV < 2%
1, 2 and 3) 40 CFR Part 50, App L Sec. 7.4.3.2
One-point Flow Rate Verification
every 30 days each seperated
by 14 days
< + 4.1% of transfer standard
< + 5.1% of flow rate design value
1, 2 and 3) 40 CFR Part 50, App L, Sec. 9.2.5 and
7.4.3.1 and 40 CFR Part 58, Appendix A Sec. 3.2.1
Design Flow Rate Adjustment
After multi-point calibration or
verification
< + 2.1% of design flow rate
1, 2 and 3) 40 CFR Part 50, App. L, Sec. 9.2.6
Individual Flow Rates every 24 hours of op
no flow rate excursions > +5% for > 5 min.
1
/
1, 2 and 3) 40 CFR Part 50, App. L Sec. 7.4.3.1
Filter Temp Sensor every 24 hours of op
no excursions of > 5
o
C lasting longer than 30 min
1/
1, 2 and 3) 40 CFR Part 50, App. L Sec. 7.4.11.4
External Leak Check
Before each flow rate
verification/calibration and
before and after PM
2.5
separator
maintenance
< 80.1 mL/min (see comment #1)
1) 40 CFR Part 50 App L, Sec. 7.4.6.1
2) 40 CFR Part 50 App L Sec. 9.2.3 and Method 2-12
Sec. 7.4.3
3) 40 CFR Part 50, App. L, Sec. 7.4.6.1
Internal Leak Check
If failure of external leak check
< 80.1 mL/min
1) 40 CFR Part 50, App. L, Sec. 7.4.6.2
2) Method 2-12, Sec. 7.4.4
3) 40 CFR Part 50, App. L, Sec. 7.4.6.2
Laboratory Activities
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1) Criteria (PM2.5 LC) 2) Frequency 3) Acceptable Range Information /Action
Post-sampling Weighing all filters
Protected from exposure to temperatures above
25C from sample retrieval to conditioning
<10 days from sample end date if shipped at
ambient temp, or
< 30 days if shipped below avg ambient (or 4
o
C or
below for avg sampling temps < 4
o
C ) from
sample end date
1, 2 and 3) 40 CFR Part 50 App L Sec. 8.3.6 and
L Sec. 10.13.
See technical note on holding time requirements at :
https://www3.epa.gov/ttn/amtic/pmpolgud.html
Filter Visual Defect Check
(unexposed)
all filters
Correct type & size and for pinholes, particles or
imperfections
1, 2 and 3) 40 CFR Part 50, App. L Sec. 10.2
Filter Conditioning Environment
Equilibration all filters 24 hours minimum
1, 2 and 3) 40 CFR Part 50, App. L Sec. 8.2.5
Temp. Range all filters 24-hr mean 20.0-23.0
o
C
1, 2 and 3) 40 CFR Part 50, App. L Sec. 8.2.1
Temp. Control
all filters < 2.1
o
C SD* over 24 hr.
1, 2 and 3) 40 CFR Part 50, App. L Sec. 8.2.2 SD use is
a recommendation
Humidity Range
all filters
24-hr mean 30.0% - 40.0% RH or
Within +5.0 % sampling RH but > 20.0%RH
1, 2 and 3) 40 CFR Part 50, App. L Sec. 8.2.3
Humidity Control
all filters < 5.1 % SD* over 24 hr.
1, 2 and 3) 40 CFR Part 50, App. L Sec. 8.2.4 SD use is
recommendation
Pre/post Sampling RH
all filters
difference in 24-hr means < + 5.1% RH
1, 2 and 3) 40 CFR Part 50, App. L Sec. 8.3.3
Balance all filters located in filter conditioning environment
1, 2 and 3) 40 CFR Part 50, App. L Sec. 8.3.2
Microbalance Auto-Calibration
Prior to each weighing session
Manufacturer’s specification
1) 40 CFR Part 50, App. L, Sec. 8.1
2) 40 CFR Part 50, App. L, Sec. 8.1 and Method 2.12
Sec. 10.6
3) NA
OPERATIONAL EVALUATIONS TABLE PM
2.5
Filter Based Local Conditions
Field Activities
One-point Temp Verification
every 30 days < + 2.1
o
C
1) 40 CFR Part 50, App. L, Sec. 9.3
2) Method 2.12 Sec. 7.4.5 and Table 6-1
3) Recommendation
Pressure Verification
every 30 days < + 10.1 mm Hg
1) 40 CFR Part 50, App. L, Sec. 9.3
2) Method 2.12 Sec. 7.4.6 and Table 6-1
3) Recommendation
Annual Multi-point Verifications/Calibrations
Temperature multi-point
Verification/Calibration
on installation, then every 365
days and once a calendar year
< + 2.1
o
C
1) 40 CFR Part 50, App. L, Sec. 9.3
2 and 3) Method 2.12 Sec. 6.4.4 Table 6-1
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Pressure Verification/Calibration
on installation, and on one-
point verification failure
< + 10.1 mm Hg
1) 40 CFR Part 50, App. L, Sec. 9.3
2 and 3) Method 2.12 Sec. 6.5
Sampler BP verified against independent standard
verified against a lab primary standard that is certified as
NIST traceable 1/year
Flow Rate Multi-point Verification/
Calibration
Electromechanical
maintenance or transport or
every 365 days and once a
calendar year
< + 2.1% of transfer standard
1) 40 CFR Part 50, App. L, Sec. 9.2.
2) 40 CFR Part 50, App. L, Sec. 9.1.3, Method 2.12
Sec. 6.3 & Table 6-1
3) Recommendation
Other Monitor Calibrations per manufacturers’ op manual per manufacturers’ operating manual 1, 2 and 3) Recommendation
Precision
Collocated Samples
every 12 days for 15% of sites
by method designation
CV < 10.1% of samples > 3.0 µg/m
3
1) and 2) Part 58 App A Sec. 3.2.3
3 Recommendation based on DQO in 40 CFR Part 58
App A Sec. 2.3.1.1
Accuracy
Temperature Audit
every 180 days and at time of
flow rate audit
< + 2.1
o
C
1, 2 and 3) Method 2.12 Sec. 11.2.2
Pressure Audit
every 180 days and at time of
flow rate audit
< +10.1 mm Hg
1, 2 and 3) Method 2.12 Sec. 11.2.3
Semi Annual Flow Rate Audit
Twice a calendar year and
between 5-7 months apart
< + 4.1% of audit standard
< + 5.1% of design flow rate
1 and 2) Part 58, App A, Sec. 3.2.2
3) Method 2.12 Sec. 11.2.1
Monitor Maintenance
PM
2.5
Separator (WINs)
every 5 sampling events
cleaned/changed 1, 2, and 3) Method 2.12 Sec. 8.2.2
PM
2.5
Separator (VSCC) every 30 days cleaned/changed 1, 2 and 3) Method 2.12 Sec. 8.3.3
Inlet Cleaning every 30 days cleaned 1, 2 and 3) Method 2.12 Sec. 8.3
Downtube Cleaning every 90 days cleaned 1, 2 and 3) Method 2.12 Sec. 8.4
Filter Housing Assembly Cleaning every 30 days cleaned 1, 2 and 3) Method 2.12 Sec. 8.3
Circulating Fan Filter Cleaning every 30 days cleaned/changed 1, 2 and 3) Method 2.12 Sec. 8.3
Manufacturer-Recommended
Maintenance
per manufacturers’ SOP per manufacturers’ SOP
Laboratory Activities
Filter Checks
Lot Blanks 9 filters per lot < +15.1 µg change between weighings
1, 2, 3) Recommendation and used to determine filter
stability of the lot of filters received from EPA or
vendor. Method 2.12 Sec. 10.5
Exposure Lot Blanks 3 filters per lot < +15.1 µg change between weighings
1, 2 and 3) Method 2.12 Sec. 10.5
Used for preparing a subset of filters for equilibration
Filter Integrity (exposed) each filter no visual defects 1, 2 and 3) Method 2.12 Sec. 10.7 and 10.3
Lab QC Checks
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1) Criteria (PM2.5 LC) 2) Frequency 3) Acceptable Range Information /Action
Field Filter Blank
10% or 1 per weighing session <+ 30.1 µg change between weighings
1) 40 CFR Part 50, App. L Sec. 8.3.7.1
2 and 3) Method 2.12 Table 7-1 & Sec.10.5
Lab Filter Blank
10% or 1 per weighing session <+ 15.1 µg change between weighings
1) 40 CFR Part 50, App. L Sec. 8.3.7.2
2 and 3) Method 2.12 Sec. 10.5
Balance Check (working standards) beginning, 10th sample, end < +3.1 µg from certified value
1, 2 and 3) Method 2.12 Sec. 10.6
Standards used should meet specifications in Method
2.12, Sec. 4.3.7
Routine Filter re-weighing 1 per weighing session
<+ 15.1 µg change between weighings 1, 2 and 3) Method 2.12 Sec. 10.8
Microbalance Audit
every 365 days and once a
calendar year
<+ 0.003 mg or manufacturers specs, whichever is
tighter
1, 2 and 3) Method 2.12 Sec. 11.2.7
Lab Temp Check Every 90 days
< + 2.1
o
C 1, 2 and 3) Method 2.12 Sec. 10.10
Lab Humidity Check Every 90 days
< + 2.1% 1, 2 and 3) Method 2.12 Sec. 10.10
Verification/Calibration
Microbalance Calibration
At installation every 365 days
and once a calendar year
Manufacturer’s specification
1) 40 CFR Part 50, App. L, Sec. 8.1
2) 40 CFR Part 50, App. L, Sec. 8.1 and Method 2.12
Sec. 10.11
3) NA
Lab Temperature Certification every 365 days and once a year < + 2.1
o
C 1, 2 and 3) Method 2.12 Sec. 4.3.8 and 9.4
Lab Humidity Certification every 365 days and once a year < + 2.1% 1, 2 and 3) Method 2.12 Sec. 4.3.8 and 9.4
Calibration & Check Standards -
Working Mass Stds. Verification
Compared to primary standards
Every 90 days < + 2.1 ug
1, 2 and 3) Method 2.12 Sec. 9.7
Primary standards certification
every 365 days and once a
calendar year
0.025 mg tolerance (Class 2) 1, 2 and 3) Method 2.12 Sec. 4.3.7
SYSTEMATIC CRITERIA -PM
2.5
Filter Based Local Conditions
Siting
every 365 days and once a
calendar year
Meets siting criteria or waiver documented
1) 40 CFR Part 58 App E, Sec. 2-5
2) Recommendation
3) 40 CFR Part 58 App E, Sec. 2-5
Data Completeness
Annual Standard
> 75% scheduled sampling days in each quarter
1, 2 and 3) 40 CFR Part 50, App. N, Sec. 4.1 (b) 4.2 (a)
24- Hour Standard
> 75% scheduled sampling days in each quarter
1, 2 and 3) 40 CFR Part 50, App. N, Sec. 4.1 (b) 4.2 (a)
Reporting Units all filters
µg/m
3
at ambient temp/pressure (PM
2.5
)
1, 2 and 3) 40 CFR Part 50 App N Sec. 3.0 (b)
Rounding convention for design
value calculation
all filters
to one decimal place, with additional digits to the
right being truncated
1, 2 and 3) 40 CFR Part 50 App N Sec. 3.0 (b) The
rounding convention is for averaging values for
comparison to NAAQS not for reporting individual
values.
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Annual 3-yr average all concentrations
nearest 0.1 µg/m
3
(> 0.05 round up)
1, 2 and 3) 40 CFR Part 50, App. N Sec. 3 and 4
Rounding convention for data reported to AQS is a
recommendation
24-hour, 3-year average all concentrations
nearest 1 µg/m
3
(> 0.5 round up)
1, 2 and 3) 40 CFR Part 50, App. N Sec. 3 and 4
Rounding convention for data reported to AQS is a
recommendation
Detection Limit
Lower DL all filters
<
2 µg/m
3
1, 2 and 3) 40 CFR Part 50, App. L Sec. 3.1
Upper Conc. Limit all filters
> 200 µg/m
3
1, 2 and 3) 40 CFR Part 50, App. L Sec. 3.2
Precision
Single analyzer (collocated
monitors)
every 90 days
Coefficient of variation (CV) < 10.1% for values
> 3.0 µg/m
3
1, 2 and 3) Recommendation in order to provide early
(quarterly) evaluation of achievement of DQOs.
Primary Quality Assurance Org. Annual and 3 year estimates
90% CL of CV < 10.1 % for values > 3.0 µg/m
3
1, 2 and 3) 40 CFR Part 58, App A, Sec. 4.2.1 and
2.3.1.1
Bias
Performance Evaluation Program
(PEP)
5 audits for PQAOs with < 5
sites
8 audits for PQAOs with > 5
sites
< + 10.1% for values > 3.0 µg/m
3
1, 2 and 3) 40 CFR Part 58, App A, Sec. 3.2.4, 4.2.5 and
2.3.1.1
Field Activities
Verification/Calibration Standards Recertifications – All standards should have multi-point certifications against NIST Traceable standards
Flow Rate Transfer Std.
every 365 days and once a
calendar year
< + 2.1% of NIST Traceable Std.
1) 40 CFR Part 50, App. L Sec. 9.1 & 9.2
2) Method 2-12 Sec. 4.2.2 & 6.4.3
3) 40 CFR Part 50, App. L Sec. 9.1 & 9.2
Field Thermometer
every 365 days and once a
calendar year
+ 0.1
o
C resolution, + 0.5
o
C accuracy
1, 2 and 3) Method 2.12 Sec. 4.2.2
Field Barometer
every 365 days and once a
calendar year
+ 1 mm Hg resolution, + 5 mm Hg accuracy
1, 2 and 3) Method 2.12 Sec. 4.2.2
Clock/timer Verification Every 30 days
1 min/mo
1 and 2) Method 2.12 Sec. 4.2.1
3) 40 CFR Part 50, App. L Sec. 7.4.12
Laboratory Activities
Microbalance Readability At purchase 1 µg
1, 2 and 3) 40 CFR Part 50, App. L Sec. 8.1
Microbalance Repeatability At purchase 1 µg
1) Method 2.12 Sec. 4.3.6
2) Recommendation
3) Method 2.12 Sec. 4.3.6
Primary Mass/Working mass
Verification/Calibration Standards
At purchase 0.025 mg tolerance (Class 2)
1, 2 and 3) Method 2.12 Sec. 4.3.7
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Comment #1
The associated leak test procedure shall require that for successful passage of this test, the difference between the two pressure measurements shall not be greater than the number of mm
of Hg specified for the sampler by the manufacturer, based on the actual internal volume of the sampler, that indicates a leak of less than 80 mL/min.
1/ value must be flagged SD * = standard deviation CV= coefficient of variation
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Continuous PM2.5 Local Conditions Validation Template
NOTE: This validation template attempts to provide the critical criteria, annual multipoint verifications/calibrations, and verification/calibration standards recertification
frequencies and acceptable ranges for PM2.5 continuous FEMs and ARMs. At the time this validation template was most recently updated (January 2016) there were
eleven continuous monitors designated as a Federal Equivalent Method (FEM) and none designated as an Approved Regional Method (ARM). For the most widely used
continuous FEMs we have added select method specific operational criteria. However, due to limited available information, we do not have operational criteria for all
approved FEMs, especially those methods with just a handful or less of monitors that have been implemented. Where we do list operational criteria for a specific method,
we only list the criteria believed to be the most important. More detailed information on operational criteria is available for the most widely used PM2.5 continuous
FEMs in Technical System Audit Supplementary Checklists for PM Continuous Monitors. These files are available on the web at:
https://www3.epa.gov/ttn/amtic/contmont.html.
Technical Systems Audit Checklists
PM continuous TSA checklist – Met One BAM – Draft (PDF)
PM continuous TSA checklist – Thermo TEOM-FDMS – Draft (PDF)
Where appropriate, 40 CFR Part 58 App A and 40 CFR Part 50 App L requirements apply to Continuous PM2.5 FEMs; however, not all criteria may apply to each
continuous FEM and ARM due to the nature of the measurement principle and design of the instrument. Also, while this validation template is designed to apply to
PM2.5 continuous FEMs and ARMs, it may also apply to PM2.5 continuous methods that are not specifically approved as FEMs or ARMs and used to meet SLAMS
monitoring requirements in support of the AQI, but not the NAAQS.
1) Criteria (PM2.5 Cont) 2) Frequency 3) Acceptable Range Information /Action
CRITICAL CRITERIA- PM
2.5
Continuous, Local Conditions
Sampler/Monitor Designation
NA
Meets requirements listed in FRM/FEM/ARM
designation
Confirm method designation on front panel or just inside
instrument.
1) 40 CFR Part 58 App C Sec. 2.1
2) NA
3) 40 CFR Part 53 & FRM/FEM method list
Firmware of monitor At setup
1. Must be the firmware (or later version) as identified
in the published method designation summary.
2. Firmware settings must be set for flowrate to
operate and report at “local conditions” (i.e., not
STP).
40 CFR Part 50 App N. sec. 1 (c)
Data Reporting Period Report every hour
1. The calculation of an hour of data is dependent on the
design of the method.
2. A 24-hour period is calculated in AQS if 18 or more
valid hours are reported for a day
1/
.
See operator’s manual. Hourly data are always
reported as the start of the hour on local standard
time
40 CFR Part 50 App N. Sec 3 (c)
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Sampling Instrument
PM10 Inlet (if applicable to method
designated)
At Setup
Must be a Louvered PM10 size selective inlet as specified
in 40 CFR 50 appendix L, Figures L-2 through L-19
PM2.5 second stage separator (if
applicable to method designated)
At Setup
Must be a BGI Inc. Very Sharp Cut Cyclone (VSCC
TM
) or
equivalent second stage separator approved for the
method.
The other approved second stage separator option
for select FEMs is the Dichot. Only the GRIMM
180 and Teledyne T640 and T640X are known to
not have a second stage seperator as part of the
method.
Average Flow Rate
every 24 hours of operation;
alternatively, each hour can be
checked
average within 5% of 16.67 liters/minute at local
conditions
1, 2 and 3) Part 50 App L Sec. 7.4.3.1
Variability in Flow Rate every 24 hours of op CV < 2%
1, 2 and 3) 40 CFR Part 50, App L Sec. 7.4.3.2
One-point Flow Rate Verification
every 30 days each seperated
by 14 days
< + 4.1% of transfer standard
< + 5.1% of flow rate design value
1, 2 and 3) 40 CFR Part 50, App.L, Sec. 9.2.5, 40
CFR Part 58, Appendix A Sec. 3.2.3 & 3.3.2
Design Flow Rate Adjustment
After multi-point calibration or
verification
< + 2.1% of design flow rate
1,2 and 3) 40 CFR Part 50, App. L, Sec. 9.2.6
External Leak Check
Before each flow rate
verification/calibration and
before and after PM
2.5
separator
maintenance
Method specific. See operator’s manual.
1) 40 CFR Part 50 App L, Sec. 7.4.6.1
2) 40 CFR Part 50 App L Sec.t 9.2.3 and Method
2-12 Sec. 7.4.3
3) 40 CFR Part 50, App. L, Sec. 7.4.6.1
Internal Leak Check
If failure of external leak check Method specific. See operators manual.
1) 40 CFR Part 50, App. L, Sec. 7.4.6.2
2) Method 2-12 7.4.4
3) 40 CFR Part 50, App. L, Sec. 7.4.6.2
Annual Multi-point Verifications/Calibrations
Leak Check
every 30 days
< 1.0 lpm BAM (Not Thermo BAMS)
+ 0.15 lpm TEOM
1) 40 CFR Part 50 App L, Sec. 7.4.6.1
2) Recommendation
3) BAM SOP Sec. 10.1.2
TEOM SOP Sec. 10.1.6
Thermo BAM leak check should not be attempted.
Foils could be ruptured.
Temperature multi-point
Verification/Calibration
on installation, then Every 365
days and 1/ calendar year
< + 2.1
o
C
1) 40 CFR Part 50, App.L, Sec. 9.3
2 and 3) Method 2.12 Sec. 6.4.4
One-point Temp Verification
every 30 days < + 2.1
o
C
1) 40 CFR Part 50, App.L, Sec. 9.3
2) Method 2.12 Sec. 7.4.5 and Table 6-1
3) Recommendation
Pressure Verification/Calibration
on installation, then Every 365
days and 1/ calendar year
< + 10.1 mm Hg
1) 40 CFR Part 50, App.L, Sec. 9.3
2 and 3) Method 2.12 Sec. 6.5
BP verified against independent standard verified
against a lab primary standard that is certified
NIST traceable 1/year
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Flow Rate Multi-point Verification/
Calibration
Electromechanical
maintenance or transport or
Every 365 days and 1/ calendar
year
< + 2.1% of transfer standard
1) 40 CFR Part 50, App.L, Sec. 9.2.
2) 40 CFR Part 50, App.L, Sec. 9.1.3, Method 2.12
Sec. 6.3 & Table 6-1
3) Recommendation
Other Monitor Calibrations/checks per manufacturers’ op manual
Annual zero test on Met One BAM 1020 and BAM 1022
per manufacturers’ operating manual. Note: more
frequent zero tests may be appropriate in areas with
seasonal changes in dew-points.
Precision
Collocated Samples
every 12 days for 15% of sites
by method designation
CV < 10.1% of samples > 3 µg/m
3
1) and 2) Part 58 App A Sec. 3.2.3
3 Recommendation based on DQO in 40 CFR Part
58 App A Sec. 2.3.1.1
Accuracy
Temperature Audit
every 180 days and at time of
flow rate audit
< + 2.1
o
C
1, 2 and 3) Method 2.12 Sec. 11.2.2
Pressure Audit
every 180 days and at time of
flow rate audit
< +10.1 mm Hg
1, 2 and 3) Method 2.12 Sec. 11.2.3
Semi Annual Flow Rate Audit
Twice a calendar year and 5-7
months apart
< + 4.1% of audit standard
< + 5.1% of design flow rate
1 and 2) Part 58, App A, Sec. 3.3.3
3) Method 2.12 Sec. 11.2.1
Shelter Temperature
Temperature range At setup per operator manual
Temperature Control Daily (hourly values) < 2.1
o
C SD over 24 hours 1, 2 and 3) QA Handbook Volume 2 Sec. 7.2.2
Temperature Device Check
every 180 days and twice a
calendar year
< + 2.1
o
C
1, 2 and 3) QA Handbook Volume 2 Sec. 7.2.2
Monitor Maintenance
PM
2.5
Separator (WINS)
every 5 sampling events
cleaned/changed 1, 2,and 3) Method 2.12 Sec. 8.2.2
PM
2.5
Separator (VSCC) every 30 days cleaned/changed 1,2 and 3) Method 2.12 Sec. 8.3.3
Inlet Cleaning every 30 days cleaned 1,2 and 3) Method 2.12 Sec. 8.3
Downtube Cleaning every 90 days cleaned 1,2 and 3) Method 2.12 Sec. 8.4
Filter Housing Assembly Cleaning every 30 days cleaned 1, 2 and 3) Method 2.12 Sec. 8.3
Circulating Fan Filter Cleaning every 30 days cleaned/changed 1, 2 and 3) Method 2.12 Sec. 8.3
Manufacturer-Recommended
Maintenance
per manufacturers’ SOP per manufacturers’ SOP
TEOM-FDMS Specific Operational Criteria
Total Flow Verification every 30 days
Sum of flow rates from 3 paths equal design
flow rate < + 5.1%
1,2 and 3) TEOM SOP Sec. 10.1.2
Bypass leak check (TEOM) every 30 days + 0.60 lpm
1,2 and 3) TEOM SOP Sec. 10.1.6 or TEOM
Operating Manual Sec. 5-4
Replace TEOM filters as needed
Change TEOM filter as filter loading approaches 90%, but
must be changed before reaching 100%.
1,2 and 3) TEOM SOP Sec. 10.1.8
Replace the 47-mm FDMS (Purge)
filters
every 30 days or any time
TEOM filters are replaced
replaced
1,2 and 3) TEOM SOP Sec. 10.1.10
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Internal/External Data Logger Data
Every 30 days
10 randomly selected values
agree exactly (digital) and + 1 µg/m
3
(analog). Note:
digital is expected and should be used unless there is no
capacity to utilize digital in the monitoring agencies’ data
system.
1, 2 and 3) TEOM SOP Sec. 10.1.24
Replace In-line filters
every 180 days and twice a
calendar year
replaced
1, 2 and 3) TEOM SOP Sec. 10.2
Clean cooler assembly
every 365 days and once a
calendar year
cleaned
1, 2 and 3) TEOM SOP Sec. 10.3.1
Clean/Maintain switching valve
every 365 days and once a
calendar year
cleaned
1, 2 and 3) TEOM SOP Sec. 10.3.2
Clean air inlet system of mass
transducer enclosure
every 365 days and once a
calendar year
cleaned
1, 2 and 3) TEOM SOP Sec. 10.3.3
Replace the dryers 1/yr or due to poor performance
Review dryer dew point data to determine acceptable
performance of dryer
1, 2 and 3) TEOM SOP Sec. 10.3.4
Calibration (KO) constant
verification
every 365 days and once a
calendar year
Pass or Fail
(< 2.5%)
1, 2 TEOM SOP Sec. 10.3.6
3) 1405-DF operating guide. Verification software
either passes or fails the verification. Acceptance
criteria is < 2.5 %
Rebuild sampling pump 18 months < 66% of local pressure 1, 2 and 3) TEOM SOP Sec. 10.4
GRIMM Specific Operational Criteria
Internal rinsing air filter After a few years Changed
1, 2 and 3) GRIMM SOP Sec. 12.4
May require a trained service staff to change. May
only require changing if a message reads “check
nozzle and air inlet”
Change Dust Filter
Every 365 days and 1/ calendar
year
Changed
1, 2 and 3) GRIMM SOP Sec. 12.3
Relative Humidity Setting At Setup
Per Operators manual (55%) unless otherwise directed
and approved to use at a different value
Calibration of spectrometer Yearly +/- 5% for mass Operators’ Manual section 5.2
Cleaning or changing of the Nafion
in inlet
As needed We are seeking clarification from GRIMM on this Operators’ Manual section 11.4.2
Thermo BAM Specific Operational Criteria
Cleaning Nozzle and Vane (BAM) Minimally every 30 days cleaned
1, 2 and 3) BAM SOP Sec. 10.1.3
Leak Check every 30 days < 0.42 L/min
1) BAM 5014i Instruction Manual
2)
3) BAM 5014i Instruction Manual
Replace or clean pump muffler
every 180 days and twice a
calendar year
Cleaned or changed
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Internal/External Data Logger Data
(BAM)
Every 30 days
10 randomly selected values
agree exactly (digital) and + 1 µg/m
3
(analog). Note:
digital is expected and should be used unless there is no
capacity to utilize digital in the monitoring agencies’ data
system.
1, 2 and 3) BAM SOP Sec. 10.1.9
Clean/replace internal debris filter
Every 365 days and 1/ calendar
year
MetOne BAM Specific Operational Criteria
BAM check of membrane span foil Daily Avg. < + 5.1% of ABS
1, 2 and 3) BAM SOP Sec. 10.4.3. Applies on the
BAM 1020
BAM electrical grounding At setup
1. Is the chassis of the BAM grounded?
Is the downtube grounded to the chassis at the collar (i.e.,
with setscrews)
Per operator manual
Nozzle cleaning
Every 30 days, or more often as
needed
cleaned Per operator manual
Zero test Yearly
Standard deviation of the data from a 72-hour zero test
< 2.4 µg/m
3
Per operator manual
SYSTEMATIC CRITERIA- PM
2.5
Continuous, Local Conditions
Siting
every 365 days and once a
calendar year
Meets siting criteria or waiver documented
1) 40 CFR Part 58 App E, Sec. 2-5
2) Recommendation
3) 40 CFR Part 58 App E, Sec. 2-5
Data Completeness Annual Standard > 75% scheduled sampling days in each quarter
1, 2 and 3) 40 CFR Part 50, App. N, Sec. 4.1 (b)
4.2 (a)
24- Hour Standard > 75% scheduled sampling days in each quarter
1, 2 and 3) 40 CFR Part 50, App. N, Sec. 4.1 (b)
4.2 (a)
Reporting Units all filters
µg/m
3
at ambient temp/pressure (PM
2.5
)
1. 2 and 3) 40 CFR Part 50 App N Sec. 3.0 (b)
Rounding convention for data
reported to AQS
all filters to one decimal place or as reported by instrument
1. 2 and 3) 40 CFR Part 50 App N Sec. 3.0 (b)
Annual 3-yr average all concentrations
nearest 0.1 µg/m
3
(> 0.05 round up)
1,2 and 3) 40 CFR Part 50, App. N Sec. 3 and 4
Rounding convention for data reported to AQS is a
recommendation
24-hour, 3-year average all concentrations
nearest 1 µg/m
3
(> 0.5 round up)
1,2 and 3) 40 CFR Part 50, App. N Sec. 3 and 4
Rounding convention for data reported to AQS is a
recommendation
Verification/Calibration Standards Recertifications - All standards should have multi-point certifications against NIST Traceable standards
Flow Rate Transfer Std.
every 365 days and once a
calendar year
< + 2.1% of NIST Traceable Std.
1) 40 CFR Part 50, App.L Sec. 9.1 & 9.2
2) Method 2-12 Sec. 4.2.2 & 6.4.3
3) 40 CFR Part 50, App.L Sec. 9.1 & 9.2
Field Thermometer
every 365 days and once a
calendar year
+ 0.1
o
C resolution, + 0.5
o
C accuracy
1, 2 and 3) Method 2.12 Sec. 4.2.2
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Field Barometer
every 365 days and once a
calendar year
+ 1 mm Hg resolution, + 5 mm Hg accuracy
1, 2 and 3) Method 2.12 Sec. 4.2.2
Clock/timer Verification Every 30 days
1 min/mo**
1 and 2) Method 2.12 Sec. 4.2.1
3) 40 CFR Part 50, App.L Sec. 7.4.12
Precision
Single analyzer (collocated
monitors)
every 90 days
Coefficient of variation (CV) < 10.1% for values > 3.0
µg/m
3
1,2 and 3) Recommendation in order to provide
early (quarterly) evaluation of achievement of
DQOs.
Primary Quality Assurance Org. Annual and 3 year estimates
90% CL of CV < 10.1 % for values > 3.0 µg/m
3
1,2 and 3) 40 CFR Part 58, App A, Sec. 4.2.1 and
2.3.1.1
Bias
Performance Evaluation Program
(PEP)
5 audits for PQAOs with < 5
sites
8 audits for PQAOs with > 5
sites
< +10.1% for value > 3 µg/m
3
1,2 and 3) 40 CFR Part 58, App A, Sec. 3.2.7, 4.3.2
and 2.3.1.1
1/ 24 hour average value must be flagged if not meeting criteria
SD= standard deviation , CV= coefficient of variation
** = need to ensure data system stamps appropriate time period with reported sample value
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PM10c for PM
10-2.5
Low –Volume, Filter-Based Local Conditions Validation Template
NOTE: The following validation template was constructed for use of PM
10
at local conditions where PM
10c
is used in the calculation of the PM
10-2.5
measurement or for
objectives other than comparison to the PM
10
NAAQS. Although the PM
10-2.5
method is found in 40 CFR Part 50 Appendix O, Appendix O references Appendix L (the
PM
2.5
Method) for the QC requirements listed below. Therefore, the information action column, in most cases, will reference 40 CFR Part 50 App L. Monitoring
organizations using PM
10
data for a NAAQS comparison purposes should refer to the PM
10
validation template for STP (standard temperature and pressure correction).
In addition, since the samplers are very similar to the PM2.5 samplers, Guidance Document 2.12 Monitoring PM2.5 in Ambient Air Using Designated Reference or Class
1 Equivalent Methods is referred to where appropriate.
1) Criteria (PM10c) 2) Frequency 3) Acceptable Range Information /Action
CRITICAL CRITERIA- PM10c Filter Based Local Conditions
Field Activities
Sampler/Monitor
NA
Meets requirements listed in FRM/FEM/ARM
designation
1) 40 CFR Part 58 App C Sec. 2.1
2) NA
3) 40 CFR Part 53 & FRM/FEM method list
Filter Holding Times
Pre-sampling all filters < 30 days before sampling
1, 2 and 3) 40 CFR Part 50, App. L Sec. 8.3.5
Sample Recovery all filters <7 days 9 hours from sample end date
1, 2 and 3) 40 CFR Part 50 App L Sec. 10.10
Sampling Period (including
multiple power failures)
all filters
1380-1500 minutes, or
value if < 1380 and exceedance of NAAQS
1/
midnight to midnight local standard time
1, 2 and 3) 40 CFR Part 50 App L Sec. 3.3
See details if less than 1380 min sampled
Sampling Instrument
Average Flow Rate every 24 hours of op average within 5% of 16.67 liters/minute
1, 2 and 3) Part 50 App L Sec. 7.4.3.1
Variability in Flow Rate every 24 hours of op CV < 2%
1, 2 and 3) 40 CFR Part 50, App. L Sec. 7.4.3.2
One-point Flow Rate Verification
every 30 days each seperated
by 14 days
+ 4% of transfer standard
+ 5% of flow rate design value
1, 2 and 3) 40 CFR Part 50, App. L, Sec. 9.2.5, 40 CFR
Part 58 App A Sec. 3.3.1
Design Flow Rate Adjustment
After multi-point calibration or
verification
< + 2.1% of design flow rate
1, 2 and 3) 40 CFR Part 50, App. L, Sec. 9.2.6
Individual Flow Rates every 24 hours of op
no flow rate excursions > +5% for > 5 min.
1/
1, 2 and 3) 40 CFR Part 50, App. L Sec. 7.4.3.1
Filter Temp Sensor every 24 hours of op
no excursions of > 5
o
C lasting longer than 30 min
1/
1, 2 and 3) 40 CFR Part 50, App. L Sec. 7.4.11.4
External Leak Check
Before each flow rate
verification/calibration and
before and after PM
2.5
separator
maintenance
< 80.1 mL/min (see comment #1)
1) 40 CFR Part 50 App L, Sec. 7.4.6.1
2) 40 CFR Part 50 App L Sec.t 9.2.3 and Method 2-12
Sec. 7.4.3
3) 40 CFR Part 50, App. L, Sec. 7.4.6.1
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Internal Leak Check
If failure of external leak check
< 80.1 mL/min
1) 40 CFR Part 50, App. L, Sec. 7.4.6.2
2) Method 2-12, Sec. 7.4.4
3) 40 CFR Part 50, App. L, Sec. 7.4.6.2
Laboratory Activities
Post-sampling Weighing
all filters
Protected from exposure to temperatures above
25C from sample retrieval to conditioning
<10 days from sample end date if shipped at
ambient temp, or
<30 days if shipped below avg ambient (or 4
o
C or
below for avg sampling temps < 4
o
C ) from
sample end date
1, 2 and 3) 40 CFR Part 50 App L Sec. 8.3.6
Filter Visual Defect Check
(unexposed)
all filters
Correct type & size and for pinholes, particles or
imperfections
1, 2 and 3) 40 CFR Part 50, App. L Sec. 10.2
Filter Conditioning Environment
Equilibration all filters 24 hours minimum
1, 2 and 3) 40 CFR Part 50, App. L Sec. 8.2.5
Temp. Range all filters 24-hr mean 20.0-23.0
o
C
1, 2 and 3) 40 CFR Part 50, App. L Sec. 8.2.1
Temp.Control
all filters < 2.1
o
C SD* over 24 hr
1, 2 and 3) 40 CFR Part 50, App. L Sec. 8.2.2 SD use is
a recommendation
Humidity Range
all filters
24-hr mean 30.0% - 40.0% RH or within
+5.0% sampling RH but > 20.0%RH
1, 2 and 3) 40 CFR Part 50, App. L Sec. 8.2.3
Humidity Control
all filters < 5.1% SD* over 24 hr.
1, 2 and 3) 40 CFR Part 50, App. L Sec. 8.2.4 SD use is
recommendation
Pre/post Sampling RH all filters
difference in 24-hr means < + 5.1% RH
1, 2 and 3) 40 CFR Part 50, App. L Sec. 8.3.3
Balance all filters located in filter conditioning environment
1, 2 and 3) 40 CFR Part 50, App. L Sec. 8.3.2
OPERATIONAL EVALUATIONS TABLE- PM10c Filter Based Local Conditions
Field Activities
Sampling Instrument
Routine Verifications
One-point Temp Verification
every 30 days <+ 2.1
o
C
1) 40 CFR Part 50, App. L, Sec. 9.3
2) Method 2.12 Sec. 7.4.5 and Table 6-1
3) Recommendation
Pressure Verification
every 30 days < + 10.1 mm Hg
1) 40 CFR Part 50, App. L, Sec. 9.3
2) Method 2.12 Sec. 7.4.6 and Table 6-1
3) Recommendation
Annual Multi-point Verifications/Calibrations
Temperature multi-point
Verification/Calibration
on installation, then every 365
days and once a calendar year
<+ 2.1
o
C
1) 40 CFR Part 50, App. L, Sec. 9.3
2 and 3) Method 2.12 Sec. 6.4.4 Table 6-1
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Pressure Verification/Calibration
on installation, then every 365
days and once a calendar year
<+ 10.1 mm Hg
1) 40 CFR Part 50, App. L, Sec. 9.3
2 and 3) Method 2.12 Sec. 6.5
Sampler BP verified against independent standard
verified against a lab primary standard that is certified
as NIST traceable 1/year
Flow Rate Multi-point Verification/
Calibration
Electromechanical
maintenance or transport or
every 365 days and once a
calendar year
<+ 2.1% of transfer standard
1) 40 CFR Part 50, App. L, Sec. 9.2.
2) 40 CFR Part 50, App. L, Sec. 9.1.3, Method 2.12
Sec. 6.3 & Table 6-1
3) Recommendation
Other Monitor Calibrations per manufacturers’ op manual per manufacturers’ operating manual 1, 2 and 3) Recommendation
Precision
Collocated Samples
every 12 days for 15% of sites
by method designation
CV < 10.1% of samples > 3.0 µg/m
3
1) and 2) Part 58 App A Sec. 3.2.3
3 Recommendation based on DQO in 40 CFR Part 58
App A Sec. 2.3.1.1
Accuracy
Temperature Audit
every 180 days and at time of
flow rate audit
<+ 2.1
o
C
1, 2 and 3) Method 2.12 Sec. 11.2.2
Pressure Audit
every 180 days and at time of
flow rate audit
<+10.1 mm Hg
1, 2 and 3) Method 2.12 Sec. 11.2.3
Semi Annual Flow Rate Audit
Twice a calendar year and 5-7
months apart
<+ 4.1% of audit standard
<+ 5.1% of design flow rate
1 and 2) Part 58, App A, Sec. 3.2.2
3) Method 2.12 Sec. 11.2.1
Monitor Maintenance
PM
2.5
Separator (WINs)
every 5 sampling events
cleaned/changed 1, 2 and 3) Method 2.12 Sec. 8.2.2
PM
2.5
Separator (VSCC) every 30 days cleaned/changed 1, 2 and 3) Method 2.12 Sec. 8.3.3
Inlet Cleaning every 30 days cleaned 1, 2 and 3) Method 2.12 Sec. 8.3
Downtube Cleaning every 90 days cleaned 1, 2 and 3) Method 2.12 Sec. 8.4
Filter Housing Assembly Cleaning every 30 days cleaned 1, 2 and 3) Method 2.12 Sec. 8.3
Circulating Fan Filter Cleaning every 30 days cleaned/changed 1, 2 and 3) Method 2.12 Sec. 8.3
Manufacturer-Recommended
Maintenance
per manufacturers’ SOP per manufacturers’ SOP
Laboratory Activities
Filter Checks
Lot Blanks 9 filters per lot < +15.1 µg change between weighings
1, 2, 3) Recommendation and used to determine filter
stability of the lot of filters received from EPA or
vendor. Method 2.12 Sec. 10.5
Exposure Lot Blanks 3 filters per lot < +15.1 µg change between weighings
1, 2 and 3) Method 2.12 Sec. 10.5
Used for preparing a subset of filters for equilibration
Filter Integrity (exposed) each filter no visual defects 1, 2 and 3) Method 2.12 Sec. 10.7 and 10.3
Lab QC Checks
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1) Criteria (PM10c) 2) Frequency 3) Acceptable Range Information /Action
Field Filter Blank
10% or 1 per weighing session <+ 30.1 µg change between weighings
1) 40 CFR Part 50, App. L Sec. 8.3.7.1
2 and 3) Method 2.12 Table 7-1 & Sec.10.5
Lab Filter Blank
10% or 1 per weighing session <+ 15.1 µg change between weighings
1) 40 CFR Part 50, App. L Sec. 8.3.7.2
2 and 3) Method 2.12 Sec. 10.5
Balance Check (working standards) beginning, 10th sample, end < +3.1 µg from certified value
1, 2 and 3) Method 2.12 Sec. 10.6
Standards used should meet specifications in Method
2.12, Sec. 4.3.7
Routine Filter re-weighing 1 per weighing session <+ 15.1 µg change between weighings
1, 2 and 3) Method 2.12 Sec. 10.8
Microbalance Audit
every 365 days and once a
calendar year
<+ 0.003 mg or manufacturers specs, whichever is
tighter
1, 2 and 3) Method 2.12 Sec. 11.2.7
Lab Temp Check Every 90 days < + 2.1
o
C 1, 2 and 3) Method 2.12 Sec. 10.10
Lab Humidity Check Every 90 days < + 2.1% 1, 2 and 3) Method 2.12 Sec. 10.10
Verification/Calibration
Microbalance Calibration
At installation every 365 days
and once a calendar year
Manufacturer’s specification
1) 40 CFR Part 50, App. L, Sec. 8.1
2) 40 CFR Part 50, App. L, Sec. 8.1 and Method 2.12
Sec. 10.11
3) NA
Lab Temperature Certification every 365 days and once a year
< + 2.1
o
C
1, 2 and 3) Method 2.12 Sec. 4.3.8 and 9.4
Lab Humidity Certification every 365 days and once a year
< + 2.1%
1, 2 and 3) Method 2.12 Sec. 4.3.8 and 9.4
Calibration & Check Standards -
Working Mass Stds. Verification
Compared to primary standards
Every 90 days < + 2.1 ug
1, 2 and 3) Method 2.12 Sec. 9.7
Primary standards certification
every 365 days and once a
calendar year
0.025 mg tolerance (Class 2) 1, 2 and 3) Method 2.12 Sec. 4.3.7
SYSTEMATIC CRITERIA - PM10c Filter Based Local Conditions
Siting
Every 365 days and 1/ calendar
year
Meets siting criteria or waiver documented
1) 40 CFR Part 58 App E, Sec. 2-5
2) Recommendation
3) 40 CFR Part 58 App E, Sec. 2-5
Data Completeness NA > 75% scheduled sampling days in each quarter
1, 2 and 3) Recommendation based on PM2.5
requirements in 40 CFR Part 50, App. N, Sec. 4.1 (b)
4.2 (a)
Reporting Units all filters
µg/m
3
at ambient temp/pressure (PM
2.5
)
1, 2 and 3) 40 CFR Part 50 App N
Rounding convention for design
value calculation
all filters
to one decimal place, with additional digits to the
right being truncated
1, 2 and 3) 40 CFR Part 50 App N Sec. 3.0 (b) The
rounding convention is for averaging values for
comparison to NAAQS not for reporting individual
values.
Lower DL all filters
< 3 µg/m
3
1, 2 and 3) 40 CFR Part 50, App O Sec. 3.1
Upper Conc. Limit all filters
>200 µg/m
3
1, 2 and 3) 40 CFR Part 50, App O Sec. 3.2
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1) Criteria (PM10c) 2) Frequency 3) Acceptable Range Information /Action
Precision
Single analyzer (collocated
monitors)
every 90 days and 4 times a
calendar year.
Coefficient of variation (CV) < 10.1% for values
> 3 µg/m
3
1, 2 and 3) Recommendation in order to provide early
evaluation of achievement of DQOs.
Primary Quality Assurance Org. Annual and 3 year estimates
90% CL of CV < 10.1% for values > 3 µg/m
3
1, 2 and 3) Recommendation in order to provide early
evaluation of achievement of DQOs.
Bias
Performance Evaluation Program
(PEP)
Once every 6-7 years
< +10.1% for values > 3 µg/m
3
1, 2 and 3) Recommendation based on pending
guidance.
Field Activities
Verification/Calibration Standards Recertifications – All standards should have multi-point certifications against NIST Traceable standards
Flow Rate Transfer Std.
every 365 days and once a
calendar year
< + 2.1% of NIST-traceable Std.
1) 40 CFR Part 50, App. L Sec. 9.1 & 9.2
2) Method 2-12 Sec. 6.3.3 and Table 3-1
3) 40 CFR Part 50, App. L Sec. 9.1 & 9.2
Field Thermometer
every 365 days and once a
calendar year
+ 0.1
o
C resolution, + 0.5
o
C accuracy
1, 2 and 3) Method 2.12 Sec. 4.2.2
Field Barometer
every 365 days and once a
calendar year
+ 1 mm Hg resolution, + 5 mm Hg accuracy
1, 2 and 3) Method 2.12 Sec. 4.2.2
Verification/Calibration
Clock/timer Verification
every 30 days
1 min/mo
1 and 2) Method 2.12 Sec 4.2.1
3) 40 CFR Part 50, App. L, Sec. 7.4.12
Laboratory Activities
Microbalance Readability at purchase 1 µg
1, 2 and 3) 40 CFR Part 50, App. L, Sec. 8.1
Microbalance Repeatability at purchase 1 µg
1) Method 2.12 Sec. 4.3.6
2) Recommendation
3) Method 2.12 Sec. 4.3.6
Primary Mass.
Verification/Calibration Standards
at purchase 0.025 mg tolerance (class 2)
1, 2 and 3) Method 2.12 Sec. 4.3.7
Comment #1
The associated leak test procedure shall require that for successful passage of this test, the difference between the two pressure measurements shall not be greater than the number of mm
of Hg specified for the sampler by the manufacturer, based on the actual internal volume of the sampler, that indicates a leak of less than 80 mL/min.
1/ value must be flagged, SD= standard deviation, CV= coefficient of variation
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PM
10
Filter Based Dichot STP Conditions Validation Template
1) Criteria (PM10 Dichot
STP) 2) Frequency 3) Acceptable Range Information /Action
CRITICAL CRITERIA- PM
10
Filter Based Dichot
Field Activities
Sampler/Monitor
NA
Meets requirements listed in FRM/FEM/ARM
designation
1) 40 CFR Part 58 App C Sec. 2.1
2) NA
3) 40 CFR Part 53 & FRM/FEM method list
Sample Recovery all filters ASAP
1, 2 and 3) 40 CFR Part 50 App J Sec. 9.15
Sampling Period all filters
1440 minutes + 60 minutes
midnight to midnight local standard time
1, 2 and 3) 40 CFR Part 50 App J Sec. 7.1.5
Sampling Instrument
Average Flow Rate every 24 hours of op average 16.67 liters/minute 1, 2 and 3) Method 2.10 Sec. 2.1
Verification/Calibration
One-point Flow Rate Verification
every 30 days each seperated
by 14 days
< + 7.1% of transfer standard
1, 2 40 CFR Part 58 App A Sec. 3.3.1
and 3) Method 2.10 Table 3-1
Lab Activities
Filter
Visual Defect Check (unexposed) all filters see reference 1, 2 and 3) Method 2.10 Sec. 4.2
Collection efficiency
all filters
> 99 %
1, 2 and 3) Part 50, App J Sec. 7.2.2
Alkalinity all filters < 25.0 microequivalents/gram
1, 2 and 3) 40 CFR Part 50, App J Sec. 7.2.4
Filter Conditioning Environment
Equilibration all filters 24 hours minimum
1, 2 and 3) 40 CFR Part 50, App. J Sec. 9.3
Temp. Range all filters 15-30.0
o
C
1, 2 and 3) 40 CFR Part 50, App. J Sec. 7.4.1
Temp.Control
all filters
< 3.1
o
C SD* over 24 hr
1, 2 and 3) 40 CFR Part 50, App. J Sec. 7.4.2
SD use is recommendation
Humidity Range all filters 20% - 45.0% RH
1, 2 and 3) 40 CFR Part 50, App. J Sec. 7.4.3
Humidity Control
all filters
<5.1% SD* over 24 hr
1, 2 and 3) 40 CFR Part 50, App. J Sec. 7.4.4
SD use is recommendation
Pre/post Sampling RH
all filters difference in 24-hr means < + 5.1% RH
1, 2 and 3) Recommendation based on 40 CFR Part 50, App.
L Sec. 8.3.3
Balance
all filters located in filter conditioning environment
1, 2 and 3) Recommendation based on 40 CFR Part 50, App.
L Sec. 8.3.2
OPERATIONAL EVALUATIONS TABLE PM
10
Filter Based Dichot
Field Activities
Verification/Calibration
System Leak Check During precalibration check
Vacuum of 10 to 15 in. & rate of decline to 0 in
>60 seconds
1, 2 and 3) Method 2.10 Sec. 2.2.1
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1) Criteria (PM10 Dichot
STP) 2) Frequency 3) Acceptable Range Information /Action
FR Multi-point
Verification/Calibration
every 365 days and once a
calendar year
Correlation coefficient of >.990 with no point
deviating more than 0.5 L/min for total or 0.05
L/min for coarse
1) 40 CFR Part 50, App. J, Sec. 8.0
2 and 3) Method 2.10 Sec. 2.2.4
Field Temp M-point Verification
on installation, then every 365
days and once a calendar year
< + 2.1
o
C
1, 2 and 3) Recommendation based on Part 50, App. L
Precision
Collocated Samples every 12 days for 15% of sites
<5.1 µg/m
3
for concentrations below 80µg/m
3
and <7.1% for concentrations above 80µg/m
3
1 and 2) 40 CFR Part 58 App A Sec. 3.3.4
3) Part 50, App J Sec. 4.1
Semi Annual Flow Rate Audit
every 180 days and twice a
calendar year
< + 10.1% of audit standard
1 and 2) 40 CFR Part 58, App A, Sec. 3.3.3
3) Method 2.10 Sec. 7.1.5
Monitor Maintenance
Impactor
every 90 days and 4 times a
calendar year
cleaned/changed
1, 2 and 3) Method 2.10 Sec. 6.1.2
Inlet/downtube Cleaning
every 90 days and 4 times a
calendar year
cleaned
1, 2 and 3) Method 2.10 Sec. 6.1.2
Vacuum pump
every 365 days and once a
calendar year
Replace diaphragm and flapper valves
1, 2 and 3) Method 2.10 Sec. 6.1.3
Manufacturer-Recommended
Maintenance
per manufacturers’ SOP per manufacturers’ SOP
Lab Activities
Balance Check beginning, 10th sample, end
<4.1 µg of true zero
< 2.1 µgof 10 mg check weight
1, 2 and 3) Method 2.10 Sec. 4.5
“Standard” filter QC check 10%
< + 20.1 µgchange from original value
1, 2 and 3) Method 2.10 Sec. 4.5
From standard non-routine filter
“Routine” duplicate weighing 5-7 per weighing session
< + 20.1 µgchange from original value
1, 2 and 3) Method 2.10 Sec. 4.5
From routine filter set
Integrity- Random sample of test
field blank filters
10%
+ 5 µg/m
3
1) 40 CFR Part 50 App J Sec. 7.2.3 2 and
2) Recommendation
3) 40 CFR Part 50 App J Sec. 7.2.3
Lab Temperature Calibration
every 180 days and twice a
calendar year
+ 2
o
C
1, 2 and 3) Recommendation related to 40 CFR Part 50, App
.L
Lab Humidity Calibration
every 180 days and twice a
calendar year
+ 2%
1, 2 and 3) Recommendation related to 40 CFR Part 50 App
L Sec. 5.8.1
Microbalance Calibration
every 365 days and once a
calendar year
Manufacturer’s specification
1, 2 and 3) Recommendation related to 40 CFR Part 50 App
L
Filter Weighing Audit
every 365 days and once a
calendar year
< + 20.1 µgchange from original value
1, 2 and 3) Method 2.10 Table 7-1
Balance Audit
every 365 days and once a
calendar year
Observe weighing technique and check balance
with ASTM Class 1 standard
1, 2 and 3) Method 2.10 Table 7-1 Sec. 7.2.2
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1) Criteria (PM10 Dichot
STP) 2) Frequency 3) Acceptable Range Information /Action
Primary Mass Stds. (compare to
NIST-traceable standards)
every 365 days and once a
calendar year
NIST traceable
(e.g., ANSI/ASTM Class 1, 1.1 or 2)
1, 2 and 3) Method 2.10 Sec. 9
SYSTEMATIC CRITERIA - PM
10
Filter Based Dichot
Siting
Every 365 days and 1/ calendar
year
Meets siting criteria or waiver
documented
1) 40 CFR Part 58 App E, Sections 2-5
2) Recommendation
3) 40 CFR Part 58 App E, Sections 2-5
Data Completeness 24- Hour Standard
> 75% scheduled sampling days in each
quarter
1, 2 and 3) 40 CFR Part 50 App. K, Sec. 2.3b
Reporting Units
all filters
µg/m
3
at standard temperature and pressure
1, 2 and 3) 40 CFR Part 50 App K
Rounding convention for design
value calculation
Each routine concentration
Nearest 10 µg/m
3
(> 5 µg/m3 round up)
1, 2 and 3) 40 CFR Part 50 App K Sec. 2. The rounding
convention is for averaging values for comparison to
NAAQS not for reporting individual values.
Precision
Single analyzer
every 90 days and 4 times a
calendar year.
Coefficient of variation (CV) < 10.1% for
values > 3 µg/m
3
1, 2 and 3) Recommendation 3 µg/m
3
cut off in 40 CFR part
58 App A Sec. 4
Single analyzer 1/ yr
CV < 10.1% for values > 3 µg/m
3
1, 2 and 3) Recommendation 3µg/m
3
cut off in 40 CFR part
58 App A Sec. 4
Primary Quality Assurance Org. Annual and 3 year estimates
90% CL of CV < 10.1% for values > 3 µg/m
3
1, 2 and 3) Recommendation 3µg/m
3
cut off in 40 CFR part
58 App A Sec. 4
Field Activities
Verification/Calibration Standards and Recertifications - All standards should have multi-point certifications against NIST Traceable standards
Flow Rate Transfer Std.
every 365 days and once a
calendar year
<+ 2.1% of NIST-traceable Std.
1) 40 CFR Part 50 App J Sec. 7.3
2 Method 2.10 Table 2-1 (1997 version)
3) 40 CFR Part 50 App J Sec. 7.3
Field Thermometer
every 365 days and once a
calendar year
+ 0.1
o
C resolution, + 0.1
o
C accuracy
1, 2 and 3) Method 2.10 Sec. 1.1.2
Field Barometer
every 365 days and once a
calendar year
+ 1 mm Hg resolution, + 5 mm Hg accuracy
1, 2 and 3) Method 2.10 Sec. 1.1.2
Clock/timer Verification
every 180 days and twice a
calendar year
15 min/day
1) 40 CFR Part 50 App J Sec. 7.1.5
2) Method 2.10 Sec. 9
3) 40 CFR Part 50 App J Sec. 7.1.5
Lab Activities
Microbalance at purchase Readability 1 µg, Repeatability1 µg 1, 2 and 3) Method 2.10 Sec. 4.4
Primary Mass Stds. (compare to
NIST-traceable standards)
at purchase NIST traceable
(e.g., ANSI/ASTM Class 1, 1.1 or 2)
1, 2 and 3) Method 2.10 Sec. 9
*SD= standard deviation CV= coefficient of variation
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PM
10
Filter Based High Volume (HV) STP Conditions Validation Template
1) Criteria (PM10 Hi-Vol
STP) 2) Frequency 3) Acceptable Range Information /Action
CRITICAL CRITERIA- PM
10
Filter Based Hi-Vol
Field Activities
Sampler/Monitor
NA
Meets requirements listed in
FRM/FEM/ARM designation
1) 40 CFR Part 58 App C Sec. 2.1
2) NA
3) 40 CFR Part 53 & FRM/FEM method list
Filter Holding Times
Sample Recovery all filters ASAP
1, 2 and 3) 40 CFR Part 50 App J Sec. 9.15
Sampling Period all filters
1440 minutes + 60 minutes
midnight to midnight local standard time
1, 2 and 3) 40 CFR Part 50 App J Sec. 7.1.5
Average Flow Rate every 24 hours of op ~1.13 m
3
/min (varies with instrument) 1, 2 and 3) Method 2.11
Verification/Calibration
One-point Flow Rate Verification
every 90 days and 4 times a
calendar year
<+ 7.1% of transfer standard and <+10.1%
from design
1 and 2) 40 CFR Part 58, App A, Sec. 3.3.2
3) Method 2.11 Sec. 3.5.1, Table 2-1
Lab Activities
Filter
Visual Defect Check (unexposed)
all filters see reference
Method 2.11 Sec. 4.2
Collection efficiency all filters 99 %
1, 2 and 3) 40 CFR Part 50, App J Sec. 7.2.2
Alkalinity all filters < 25.0 microequivalents/gram
1, 2 and 3) 40 CFR Part 50, App J Sec. 7.2.4
Filter Conditioning Environment
Equilibration all filters 24 hours minimum
1, 2 and 3) 40 CFR Part 50, App.J Sec. 9.3
Temp. Range all filters 15.0-30.0
o
C
1, 2 and 3) 40 CFR Part 50, App.J Sec. 7.4.1
Temp.Control
all filters < 3.1
o
C SD* over 24 hr
1, 2 and 3) 40 CFR Part 50, App.J Sec. 7.4.2 SD use is
recommendation
Humidity Range all filters 20.0% - 45.0% RH
1, 2 and 3) 40 CFR Part 50, App.J Sec. 7.4.3
Humidity Control
all filters < 5.1% SD* over 24 hr
1, 2 and 3) 40 CFR Part 50, App.J Sec. 7.4.4 SD use is
recommendation
Pre/post Sampling RH all filters difference in 24-hr means < + 5.1% RH
1, 2 and 3) Recommendation based on Part 50, App. L Sec. 8.3.3
Balance all filters located in filter conditioning environment 1, 2 and 3) Recommendation based on Part 50, App. L Sec. 8.3.2
OPERATIONAL EVALUATIONS TABLE PM
10
Filter Based Hi-Vol
Field Activities
Verification/Calibration
System Leak Check During precalibration check Auditory inspection with faceplate blocked 1, 2 and 3) Method 2.11 Sec. 2.3.2
FR Multi-point
Verification/Calibration
every 365 days and once a
calendar year
3 of 4 cal points within < + 10.1% of design
1, 2 and 3) Method 2.11 Sec. 2.3.2
Field Temp M-point Verification
on installation, then every 365
days and once a calendar year
< + 2.1
o
C
1, 2 and 3) Recommendation
Precision
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1) Criteria (PM10 Hi-Vol
STP) 2) Frequency 3) Acceptable Range Information /Action
Collocated Samples every 12 days for 15% of sites
CV < 10.1% of samples > 15 µg/m
3
1) and 2) 40 CFR Part 58 App A Sec. 3.3.4
3) Recommendation
Semi Annual Flow Rate Audit
every 180 days and twice a
calendar year
< + 7.1% of transfer standard and< + 10.1%
from design
1 and 2) 40 CFR Part 58, App A, Sec. 3.3.3
3) Method 2.11 Sec. 7 Table 7-1
Monitor Maintenance
Inlet/downtube Cleaning
every 90 days and 4 times a
calendar year
cleaned
1, 2 and 3) Method 2.11 Sec. 6
Motor/housing gaskets
every 90 days and 4 times a
calendar year
Inspected replaced
1, 2 and 3) Method 2.11 Sec. 6
Blower motor brushes 600-1000 hours Replace 1, 2 and 3) Method 2.11 Sec. 6
Manufacturer-Recommended
Maintenance
per manufacturers’ SOP per manufacturers’ SOP
NA
Lab Activities
Lab QC Checks
Balance Check (Standard Weight
Check and Calibration Check)
beginning, 15th sample, end
< + 0.51 mg of true zero and < + 0.51 mg
1-5 g check weight
1, 2, and 3) Method 2 .11 Sec. 4.5.1 and 4.5.2
“Routine” duplicate weighing 5-7 per weighing session < + 2.8 mg change from original value
1, 2 and 3) Method 2.11 Sec. 4.5.3
From routine filter set
Integrity- Random sample of test
field blank filters
10%
< + 5.1 µg/m
3
1) 40 CFR Part 50 App J Sec. 7.2.3
2) Recommendation
3) 40 CFR Part 50 App J Sec. 7.2.3
Lab Temperature Calibration
every 180 days and twice a
calendar year
< + 2.1
o
C
1, 2 and 3) Recommendation related to 40 CFR Part 50, App. L
Lab Humidity Calibration
every 180 days and twice a
calendar year
< + 2.1%
1, 2 and 3) Recommendation related to 40 CFR Part 50 App L
Microbalance Calibration
every 365 days and once a
calendar year
Manufacturer’s specification
Primary Mass Stds. (compare to
NIST-traceable standards)
every 365 days and once a
calendar year
NIST traceable
(e.g., ANSI/ASTM Class 1, 1.1 or 2)
1, 2 and 3) Method 2.11 Sec. 9
Audits
Filter Weighing
every 365 days and once a
calendar year
< + 5.1 mg change from original value
1) Method 2.11 Table 7-1
2) Recommendation
3) Method 2.11 Table 7-1
Balance Audit
every 365 days and once a
calendar year
Observe weighing technique and check
balance with ASTM Class 1 standard
1) Method 2.11 Table 7-1
2) Recommendation
3) Method 2.11 Table 7-1
SYSTEMATIC CRITERIA - PM
10
Filter Based Hi-Vol
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1) Criteria (PM10 Hi-Vol
STP) 2) Frequency 3) Acceptable Range Information /Action
Siting
Every 365 days and 1/
calendar year
Meets siting criteria or waiver documented
1) 40 CFR Part 58 App E, Sections 2-5
2) Recommendation
3) 40 CFR Part 58 App E, Sections 2-5
Data Completeness
quarterly > 75%
1, 2 and 3) 40 CFR Part 50 App. K, Sec. 2.3b & c
Reporting Units
all filters
µg/m
3
at standard temperature and pressure
1, 2 and 3) 40 CFR Part 50 App K Sec. 1
Rounding convention for design
value calculation
Each routine concentration
nearest 10 µg/m
3
(> 5 round up)
1, 2 and 3) 40 CFR Part 50 App K Sec. 1 The rounding
convention is for averaging values for comparison to NAAQS
not for reporting individual values.
Precision
Single analyzer
every 90 days and 4 times a
calendar year.
Coefficient of variation (CV) < 10% > 15
µg/m
3
1, 2 and 3) Recommendation
Single analyzer 1/ yr
CV < 10.1% > 15 µg/m
3
1, 2 and 3) Recommendation
Primary Quality Assurance Org. Annual and 3 year estimates
90% CL of CV < 10.1% > 15 µg/m
3
1, 2 and 3) Recommendation
Field Activities
Verification/Calibration Standards and Recertifications - All standards should have multi-point certifications against NIST Traceable standards
Flow Rate Transfer Std.
every 365 days and once a
calendar year
< + 2.1% of NIST-traceable Std.
1) 40 CFR Part 50, App.J Sec. 7.3
2) Method 2.11 Sec. 1.1.3
3) 40 CFR Part 50, App.J Sec. 7.3
Field Thermometer
every 365 days and once a
calendar year
+ 0.1
o
C resolution, + 0.5
o
C accuracy
1, 2 and 3) Method 2.11 Sec. 1.1.2
Field Barometer
every 365 days and once a
calendar year
+ 1 mm Hg resolution, + 5 mm Hg accuracy
1, 2 and 3) Method 2.11 Sec. 1.1.2
Clock/timer Verification
4/year
15 min/day
1) 40 CFR Part 50, App.J Sec. 7.1.5
2) Recommendation
3) 40 CFR Part 50, App.J Sec. 7.1.5
Lab Activities
Microbalance at purchase
Readability 0.1 mg Repeatability0.5 mg
(HV)
1 and 2) 40 CFR Part 50, App.J Sec. 7.5
3) Method 2.11 Sec. 4.4
Primary Mass Stds. (compare to
NIST-traceable standards)
at purchase NIST traceable
(e.g., ANSI/ASTM Class 1, 1.1 or 2)
1, 2 and 3) Method 2.11 Sec. 9
SD= standard deviation CV= coefficient of variation
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Continuos PM10 STP Conditions Validation Template
NOTE: There are a number of continuous PM10 monitors that are designated as FEM. These monitors may have different measurement or sampling attributes that
cannot be identified in this validation template. Monitoring organizations should review specific instrument operating manuals and augment the validation template with
QC information specific to their EPA reference or equivalent method designation and instrument (https://www3.epa.gov/ttn/amtic/criteria.html). In general, 40 CFR
Part 58 App A and 40 CFR Part 50 App J requirements apply to Continuous PM10. Since a guidance document was never developed for continuous PM10, many of the
requirements reflect a combination of manual and continuous PM2.5 requirements and are therefore considered recommendations.
1) Criteria (PM
10
Cont) 2) Frequency 3) Acceptable Range Information /Action
CRITICAL CRITERIA- PM
10
Continuous
Sampler/Monitor
NA
Meets requirements listed in
FRM/FEM/ARM designation
1) 40 CFR Part 58 App C Sec. 2.1
2) NA
3) 40 CFR Part 53 & FRM/FEM method list
Sampling Period all filters
1440 minutes + 60 minutes
midnight to midnight local standard time
1, 2 and 3) 40 CFR Part 50 App J Sec. 7.1.5
Average Flow Rate every 24 hours of op Average within < + 5.1% of design
recommendation
Verification/Calibration
One-point Flow Rate Verification
every 30 days each seperated
by 14 days
< + 7.1% of transfer standard
1 and 2) 40 CFR Part 58, App A, Sec. 3.3
3) Method 2.10 Table 3-1
OPERATIONAL EVALUATIONS TABLE PM
10
Continuous
Verification/Calibration
System Leak Check During precalibration check Auditory inspection with faceplate blocked 1, 2 and 3) Method 2.11 Sec. 2.3.2
FR Multi-point
Verification/Calibration
every 365 days and once a
calendar year
3 of 4 cal points within < + 10.1% of design
1) 40 CFR Part 50 App J Sec. 8.0
2 and 3) Method 2.10 Sec. 2.2.4
Audits
Semi Annual Flow Rate Audit
Twice a calendar year and 5-
7 months apart
< + 10.1% of audit standard
1, 2) Part 58, App A, Sec. 3.3.3
3) Method 2.10 Sec. 7.1.5
Monitor Maintenance
Inlet/downtube Cleaning
every 90 days and 4 times a
calendar year
cleaned
1, 2 and 3) Method 2.10 Sec. 6.1.2
Manufacturer-Recommended
Maintenance
per manufacturers’ SOP per manufacturers’ SOP
SYSTEMATIC CRITERIA - PM
10
Continuous
Siting
Every 365 days and 1/
calendar year
Meets siting criteria or waiver documented
1) 40 CFR Part 58 App E, Sections 2-5
2) Recommendation
3) 40 CFR Part 58 App E, Sections 2-5
Data Completeness
24-hour
quarterly
> 75%
1, 2 and 3) 40 CFR Part 50 App. K, Sec. 2.3b & c
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1) Criteria (PM
10
Cont) 2) Frequency 3) Acceptable Range Information /Action
Reporting Units
all filters
µg/m
3
at standard temperature and pressure
(STP)
40 CFR Part 50 App K
Rounding convention for design
value calculation
24-hour, 3-year average quarterly
nearest 10 µg/m
3
(> 5 round up)
1, 2 and 3) 40 CFR Part 50 App K Sec. 1 The rounding
convention is for averaging values for comparison to NAAQS
not for reporting individual values.
Verification/Calibration Standards and Recertifications - All standards should have multi-point certifications against NIST Traceable standards
Flow Rate Transfer Std.
every 365 days and once a
calendar year
< + 2.1% of NIST-traceable Std.
1) 40 CFR Part 50, App.J Sec. 7.3
2) Method 2.11 Sec. 1.1.3
3) 40 CFR Part 50, App.J Sec. 7.3
Field Thermometer
every 365 days and once a
calendar year
+ 0.1
o
C resolution, + 0.1
o
C accuracy
1, 2 and 3) Method 2.10 Sec. 1.1.2
Field Barometer
every 365 days and once a
calendar year
+ 1 mm Hg resolution, + 5 mm Hg accuracy
1, 2 and 3) Method 2.10 Sec. 1.1.2
Clock/timer Verification
every 180 days and twice a
calendar year
15 min/day
1) 40 CFR Part 50, App.J Sec. 7.1.5
2) Recommendation
3) 40 CFR Part 50, App.J Sec. 7.1.5
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PM
10
Low Volume STP Filter-Based Local Conditions Validation Template
Monitoring organizations can use low-volume PM instruments for PM
10
monitoring. However, PM
10
data collection for NAAQS purposes must be reported in standard
temperature and pressure (STP). 40 CFR Part 50 App J describes the reference method for PM
10
but this
method
was promulgated for dichot and high volume methods
that have improved over the years. Since monitoring organization may be able to use the low volume methods for multiple uses (PM
10c
, PM
10
-Pb) it is suggested that the
validation criteria for this method follow the method requirements associated with the PM
2.5
which is Appendix L. Where there are particular requirement directly
related to the NAAQS evaluation App J will be used.
1) Criteria (PM10 Lo-Vol
STP) 2) Frequency 3) Acceptable Range Information /Action
CRITICAL CRITERIA- PM
10
Lo-Vol Filter Based STP
Field Activities
Sampler/Monitor
NA
Meets requirements listed in FRM/FEM/ARM
designation
1) 40 CFR Part 58 App C Sec. 2.1
2) NA
3) 40 CFR Part 53 & FRM/FEM method list
Sample Recovery all filters <7 days 9 hours from sample end date
1, 2 and 3) 40 CFR Part 50 App L Sec. 10.10
Pre-sampling all filters < 30 days before sampling
1, 2 and 3) 40 CFR Part 50, App. L Sec. 8.3.5
Sampling Instrument
Average Flow Rate every 24 hours of op average within < 5.1% of 16.67 liters/minute
1, 2 and 3) Part 50 App L Sec. 7.4.3.1
Variability in Flow Rate every 24 hours of op CV < 2.1%
1, 2 and 3) 40 CFR Part 50, App. L Sec. 7.4.3.2
One-point Flow Rate Verification
every 30 days each seperated
by 14 days
< + 4.1% of transfer standard
< + 5.1% of flow rate design value
1) 40 CFR Part 50, App. L, Sec. 9.2.5, 40 CFR Part 58,
App A Sec. 3.3.1
2) Part 58, App A, Sec. 3.3.1
3) 40 CFR Part 50, App. L, Sec. 9.2.5 & 7.4.3.1
Design Flow Rate Adjustment
at one-point or multi-point
verification/calibration
< + 2.1% of design flow rate
1, 2 and 3) 40 CFR Part 50, App. L, Sec. 9.2.6
Individual Flow Rates every 24 hours of op
no flow rate excursions > +5.1% for > 5 min.
1/
1, 2 and 3) 40 CFR Part 50, App. L Sec. 7.4.3.1
Filter Temp Sensor every 24 hours of op
no excursions of > 5
o
C lasting longer than 30 min
1/
1, 2 and 3) 40 CFR Part 50, App. L Sec. 7.4.11.4
External Leak Check
Before each flow rate
verification/calibration and
before and after maintenance
< 80.1 mL/min (see comment #1)
1) 40 CFR Part 50 App L, Sec. 7.4.6.1
2) 40 CFR Part 50, App. L Sec. 9.2.3 Method 2-12 Sec.
Table 8-1
3) 40 CFR Part 50, App. L, Sec. 7.4.6.1
Internal Leak Check
every 5 sampling events
< 80.1 mL/min
1) 40 CFR Part 50, App. L, Sec. 7.4.6.2
2) Method 2-12 Table 8-1
3) 40 CFR Part 50, App. L, Sec. 7.4.6.2
Laboratory Activities
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1) Criteria (PM10 Lo-Vol
STP) 2) Frequency 3) Acceptable Range Information /Action
Post-sampling Weighing all filters
Protected from exposure to temperature
<10 days from sample end date if shipped at
ambient temp, or
<30 days if shipped below avg ambient (or 4
o
C or
below for avg sampling temps < 4
o
C ) from
sample end date
1, 2 and 3) 40 CFR Part 50 App L Sec. 8..3.6
Filter Visual Defect Check
(unexposed)
all filters
Correct type & size and for pinholes, particles or
imperfections
1, 2 and 3) 40 CFR Part 50, App. L Sec. 10.2
Filter Conditioning Environment
Equilibration all filters 24 hours minimum
1, 2 and 3) 40 CFR Part 50, App. L Sec. 8.2.5
Temp. Range all filters 24-hr mean 20.0-23.0
o
C
1, 2 and 3) 40 CFR Part 50, App. L Sec. 8.2.1
Temp.Control
all filters < 2.1
o
C SD* over 24 hr
1, 2 and 3) 40 CFR Part 50, App. L Sec. 8.2.2 SD use is
recommendation
Humidity Range
all filters
24-hr mean 30.0% - 40.0% RH or
<5.1% sampling RH but > 20.0%RH
1, 2 and 3) 40 CFR Part 50, App. L Sec. 8.2.3
Humidity Control
all filters < 5.1% SD* over 24 hr.
1, 2 and 3) 40 CFR Part 50, App. L Sec. 8.2.4 SD use is
recommendation
Pre/post Sampling RH
all filters
difference in 24-hr means < + 5.1% RH
1, 2 and 3) 40 CFR Part 50, App. L Sec. 8.3.3
Balance all filters located in filter conditioning environment
1, 2 and 3) 40 CFR Part 50, App. L Sec. 8.3.2
OPERATIONAL EVALUATIONS TABLE PM
10
Lo-Vol Filter Based STP
Field Activities
Sampling Instrument
Routine Verifications
One-point Temp Verification
every 30 days < + 2.1
o
C
1) 40 CFR Part 50, App. L, Sec. 9.3
2) Method 2.12 Sec. 7.4.5 and Table 6-1
3) Recommendation
Pressure Verification
every 30 days < + 10.1 mm Hg
1) 40 CFR Part 50, App. L, Sec. 9.3
2) Method 2.12 Sec 7.4.6 and Table 6-1
3) Recommendation
Annual Multi-point Verifications/Calibrations
Temperature multi-point
Verification/Calibration
on installation, then every 365
days and once a calendar year
< + 2.1
o
C
1) 40 CFR Part 50, App. L, Sec. 9.3
2 and 3) Method 2.12 Sec. 6.4.4 and Table 6-1
Pressure Verification/Calibration
on installation, then every 365
days and once a calendar year
< + 10.1 mm Hg
1) 40 CFR Part 50, App. L, Sec. 9.3
2 and 3) Method 2.12 Sec. 6.5
Sampler BP verified against independent standard
verified against a lab primary standard that is certified as
NIST traceable 1/year
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STP) 2) Frequency 3) Acceptable Range Information /Action
Flow Rate Multi-point
Verification/ Calibration
Electromechanical
maintenance or transport or
every 365 days and once a
calendar year
< + 2.1% of transfer standard
1) 40 CFR Part 50, App. L, Sec. 9.2.
2) 40 CFR Part 50, App. L, Sec. 9.1.3, Method 2.12
Sec. 6.3 Table 6-1
3) Recommendation
Other Monitor Calibrations per manufacturers’ op manual per manufacturers’ operating manual 1, 2 and 3) Recommendation
Precision
Collocated Samples every 12 days for 15% of sites
CV < 10.1% of samples > 3.0 µg/m
3
1) and 2) 40 CFR Part 58 App A Sec. 3.3.4
3) Recommendation
Accuracy
Temperature Audit
every 180 days and at time of
flow rate audit
< + 2.1
o
C
1, 2 and 3) Method 2.12 Sec. 11.2.2
Pressure Audit
every 180 days and at time of
flow rate audit
< +10.1 mm Hg
1, 2 and 3) Method 2.12 Sec. 11.2.3
Semi Annual Flow Rate Audit
Twice a calendar year and 5-7
months apart
< + 4.1% of audit standard
< + 5.1% of design flow rate
1 and 2) Part 58, App A, Sec. 3.3.3
3) Method 2.12 Sec. 11.2.1
Monitor Maintenance
Inlet Cleaning every 30 days cleaned 1, 2 and 3) Method 2.12 Sec. 8.3
Downtube Cleaning every 90 days cleaned 1, 2 and 3) Method 2.12 Sec. 8.4
Filter Chamber Cleaning every 30 days cleaned 1, 2 and 3) Method 2.12 Sec. 8.3
Circulating Fan Filter Cleaning every 30 days cleaned/changed 1, 2 and 3) Method 2.12 Sec. 8.3
Manufacturer-Recommended
Maintenance
per manufacturers’ SOP per manufacturers’ SOP
Laboratory Activities
Filter Checks
Lot Blanks 9 filters per lot < +15.1 µg change between weighings
1, 2, 3) Recommendation and used to determine filter
stability of the lot of filters received from EPA or
vendor. Method 2.12 Sec. 10.5
Exposure Lot Blanks 3 filters per lot < + 15.1 µg change between weighings
1, 2 and 3) Method 2.12 Sec. 10.5
Used for preparing a subset of filters for equilibration
Filter Integrity (exposed) each filter no visual defects 1, 2 and 3) Method 2.12 Sec. 10.3 and 10.7
Lab QC Checks
Field Filter Blank
10% or 1 per weighing session
< + 30.1 µgchange between weighings
1) 40 CFR Part 50, App. L Sec. 8.3.7.1
2 and 3) Method 2.12 Table 7-1 & Sec. 10.5
Lab Filter Blank
10% or 1 per weighing session
< + 15.1 µgchange between weighings
1) 40 CFR Part 50, App. L Sec. 8.3.7.2
2 and 3) Method 2.12 Sec. 10.5
Balance Check (working standards) beginning, 10th sample, end
< + 3.1 µgfrom certified value
1, 2 and 3) Method 2.12 Sec. 10.6
Standards used should meet specifications in Method
2.12, Sec. 4.3.7
Routine Filter re-weighing 1 per weighing session
< + 15.1 µgchange between weighings
1, 2 and 3) Method 2.12 Sec. 10.8
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1) Criteria (PM10 Lo-Vol
STP) 2) Frequency 3) Acceptable Range Information /Action
Microbalance Audit
every 365 days and once a
calendar year
< + 0.003 mg or manufacturers specs, whichever is
tighter
1, 2 and 3) Method 2.12 Sec. 11.2.7
Lab Temp Check Every 90 days < + 2.1
o
C 1, 2 and 3) Method 2.12 Sec. 10.10
Lab Humidity Check Every 90 days < + 2.1% 1, 2 and 3) Method 2.12 Sec. 10.10
Verification/Calibration
Microbalance Calibration
At installation every 365 days
and once a calendar year
Manufacturer’s specification
1) 40 CFR Part 50, App. L, Sec. 8.1
2) 40 CFR Part 50, App. L, Sec. 8.1 and Method 2.12
Sec. 10.11
3) NA
Lab Temperature Certification every 365 days and once a year < + 2.1
o
C 1, 2 and 3) Method 2.12 Sec. 4.3.8 and 9.4
Lab Humidity Certification every 365 days and once a year < + 2.1% 1, 2 and 3) Method 2.12 Sec.4.3.8 and 9.4
Calibration & Check Standards -
Working Mass Stds. Verification
Compared to primary standards
Every 90 days < + 2.1 ug
1, 2 and 3) Method 2.12 Sec. 9.7
Primary standards certification
every 365 days and once a
calendar year
0.025 mg tolerance (Class 2) 1, 2 and 3) Method 2.12 Sec. 4.3.7
SYSTEMATIC CRITERIA - PM
10
Lo-Vol Filter Based STP
Siting
Every 365 days and 1/ calendar
year
Meets siting criteria or waiver documented
1) 40 CFR Part 58 App E, Sec. 2-5
2) Recommendation
3) 40 CFR Part 58 App E, Sec. 2-5
Data Completeness 24- Hour Standard > 75% scheduled sampling days in each quarter
1, 2 and 3) 40 CFR Part 50 App. K, Sec. 2.3b
Reporting Units
all filters
µg/m
3
at standard temperature and pressure
1, 2 and 3) 40 CFR Part 50 App K Sec. 1
Rounding convention for design
value calculation
Each routine concentration
nearest 10 µg/m
3
(> 5 round up)
1, 2 and 3) 40 CFR Part 50 App K Sec. 1 The rounding
convention is for averaging values for comparison to
NAAQS not for reporting individual values.
Detection Limit
Lower DL all filters
<
2 µg/m
3
1, 2 and 3) 40 CFR Part 50, App. L Sec. 3.1
Upper Conc. Limit all filters
>200 µg/m
3
1, 2 and 3) 40 CFR Part 50, App. L Sec. 3.2
Precision
Single analyzer
every 90 days and 4 times a
calendar year.
Coefficient of variation (CV) < 10.1% > 3.0 µg/m
3
1, 2 and 3) Recommendation
Single analyzer 1/ yr
CV < 10.1% > 3.0 µg/m
3
1, 2 and 3) Recommendation
Primary Quality Assurance Org. Annual and 3 year estimates
90% CL of CV < 10.1% > 3 µg/m
3
1, 2 and 3) Recommendation
Field Activities
Verification/Calibration Standards Recertifications – All standards should have multi-point certifications against NIST Traceable standards
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STP) 2) Frequency 3) Acceptable Range Information /Action
Flow Rate Transfer Std.
every 365 days and once a
calendar year
< + 2.1% of NIST Traceable Std.
1) 40 CFR Part 50, App. L Sec. 9.1 & 9.2
2) Method 2.12 Sec.4.2.2 & 6.4.3
3) 40 CFR Part 50, App. L Sec. 9.1 & 9.2
Field Thermometer
every 365 days and once a
calendar year
+ 0.1
o
C resolution, + 0.5
o
C accuracy
1, 2 and 3) Method 2.12 Sec. 4.2.2
Field Barometer
every 365 days and once a
calendar year
+ 1 mm Hg resolution, + 5 mm Hg accuracy
1, 2 and 3) Method 2.12 Sec. 4.2.2
Clock/timer Verification every 30 days
1 min/mo
1and 2) Method 2.12 Sec. 4.2.1
3) 40 CFR Part 50, App. L Sec. 7.4.12
Laboratory Activities
Microbalance Readability at purchase 1 µg
1, 2 and 3) 40 CFR Part 50, App. L Sec. 8.1
Microbalance Repeatability at purchase 1 µg
1) Method 2.12 Sec. 4.3.6
2) Recommendation
3) Method 2.12 Sec. 4.3.6
Primary Mass.
Verification/Calibration Standards
Recertifications
at purchase 0.025 mg tolerance (Class 2)
1, 2 and 3) Method 2.12 Sec. 4.3.7
Comment #1
The associated leak test procedure shall require that for successful passage of this test, the difference between the two pressure measurements shall not be greater than the number of mm
of Hg specified for the sampler by the manufacturer, based on the actual internal volume of the sampler, that indicates a leak of less than 80 mL/min.
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Pb High Volume (TSP) Local Conditions Validation Template
Note: in 2008, the NAAQS was lowered for Pb and new monitoring rules were promulgated which allowed for the use of federal equivalent analytical methods and the
use of PM
10
sampling in certain circumstances. The following information is guidance based on the current FRM which is sampling by TSP and analysis by atomic
absorption. Information is this table is derived from the TSP sampling method in 40 CFR Part 50 App B, and QA Handbook Method 2.2 (1977). The analytical
requirements/guidance are derived from 40 CFR Part 50, App G and QA Handbook Method 2.8 (1981). Monitoring for Pb based on the new NAAQS requirements will
begin in calendar year 2010. Revised and/or additional Pb validation templates will be included in this Sec. (if published before this version of the Handbook) or
posted on AMTIC
1) Criteria 2) Frequency 3) Acceptable Range 4) Information/Action
CRITICAL CRITERIA- Pb in TSP Local Conditions
Field Activities
Sampler/Monitor
NA
Meets requirements listed in FRM/FEM/ARM
designation
1) 40 CFR Part 58 App C Sec. 2.1
2) NA
3) 40 CFR Part 53 & FRM/FEM method list
Also described in 40 CFR Part 50 App B Sec. 7.2
Filter Holding Times
Sample Recovery all filters ASAP
1, 2 and 3) 40 CFR Part 50 App B Sec. 6.3
Sampling Period all filters
1440 minutes + 60 minutes
midnight to midnight local standard time
1, 2 and 3) 40 CFR Part 50 App B Sec. 8.15
Sampling Instrument
Average Flow Rate every 24 hours of op
1.1-1.70 m
3
/min (varies with instrument) in
actual condition
1, 2 and 3) 40 CFR Part 50 App B Sec. 8.8
One-point Flow Rate Verification
every 90 days and 4 times a
calendar year
< +7.1% from transfer standard
1 and 2) 40 CFR Part 58 App A Sec. 3.4.2
3) Method 2.2 Sec. 2.6
Lab Activities
Filter
Visual Defect Check (unexposed) all filters
Initial backlight inspection- no pinholes or
imperfections. Visual inspection prior to shipping
to analytical lab
1, 2 and 3) 40 CFR Part 50 App B Sec. 8.2
Collection Efficiency all filters 99 %
1, 2 and 3) 40 CFR Part 50 App B Sec. 7.1.4
Pressure Drop Range all filters 42-54 mm Hg
1, 2 and 3) 40 CFR Part 50 App B Sec. 7.1.5
pH all filters 6-10
1, 2 and 3) 40 CFR Part 50, App B Sec. 7.1.6
Pb Content
all filters pre-sampling batch
check
< 75 µg/filter
1, 2 and 3) 40 CFR Part 50, App G Sec. 6.1.1.1
Method 2.8 Sec. 6.2.1. More information relative to
whether filters should be corrected for blanks.
Calibration Reproducibility Checks
Beginning, every 10 samples
and end
+ 5% of value predicted by calibration curve
1, 2 and 3) 40 CFR Part 50, App G Sec. 9.3
May be FEM dependent
Initial Calibration Blank Before first sample < 0.001 µg/mL
1, 2 and 3) 40 CFR Part 50, App G Sec.8.8
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1) Criteria 2) Frequency 3) Acceptable Range 4) Information/Action
Reagent Blank Every analytical batch < LDL 1, 2 and 3) Recommendation
Daily Calibration Daily (on day of analysis) until good agreement is obtained among replicates 1, 2 and 3) Method 2.8 Sec. 2.8.5
OPERATIONAL EVALUATIONS TABLE Pb in TSP Local Conditions
Field Activities
Verification/Calibration
System Leak Check During precalibration check
Visual and Auditory inspection with faceplate
blocked
1, 2 and 3) Recommendation
FR Multi-point
Verification/Calibration
After receipt, after motor
maintenance or failure of 1-
point check and
every 365 days and once a
calendar year
5 points over range of 1.1 to 1.7 m
3
/min
<+ 5.1% limits of linearity
1, 2 and 3) Method 2.2 Sec. 2.6
Precision
Collocated Samples
15% of each method code in
PQAO
Frequency - every 12 days
CV < 20.1% of samples > 0.02 µg/m
3
(cutoff
value)
1 and 2) 40 CFR Part 58 App A Sec. 3.3.4.3
3) Recommendation for early evaluation of DQOs
Semi Annual Flow Rate Audit
every 180 days and twice a
calendar year
< + 7.1% of audit standard
1 and 2) 40 CFR Part 58, App A, Sec. 3.4.3
3) Method 2.2 Table 8.2
Monitor Maintenance
Inlet cleaning
every 90 days and 4 times a
calendar year
cleaned
1, 2 and 3) Recommendation
Motor/housing gaskets ~400 hours Inspected replaced 1, 2 and 3) Method 2.2 Sec. 7
Blower motor brushes 400-500 Replace 1, 2 and 3) Method 2.2 Sec. 7
Manufacturer-Recommended
Maintenance
per manufacturers’ SOP per manufacturers’ SOP
NA
Lab Activities
Analysis Audits
6 strips/quarter
3 at each concentration range
<10.1% (percent difference)
1 and 2) 40 CFR Part 58, App A, Sec. 3.4.6
3) Recommendation
Field Filter Blank 1/quarter < LDL 1, 2 and 3) Recommendation
Lab Blanks 1/ sample run < LDL 1, 2 and 3) Recommendation
Control Standards ( 1 µg Pb/ml and
a standard between 1-10 µg Pb/ml)
1
st
, every 10 samples and last
sample.
Deviation of < 5.1% from value predicted by
calibration curve
1, 2 and 3) Method 2.8 Sec. 5.7.3
SYSTEMATIC CRITERIA - Pb Filter Based Hi-Vol Local Conditions
Siting
Every 365 days and 1/
calendar year
Meets siting criteria or waiver documented
1) 40 CFR Part 58 App E, Sections 2-5
2) Recommendation
3) 40 CFR Part 58 App E, Sections 2-5
Data Completeness 3-year standard
average of the 3 constituent monthly means
> 75% .
1, 2 and 3) 40 CFR Part 50 App. R, Sec. 4. In addition
there are substitution tests that can be used for data not
meeting completeness criteria.
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1) Criteria 2) Frequency 3) Acceptable Range 4) Information/Action
Reporting Units all filters
µg/m
3
at local temperature and pressure.
1, 2 and 3) 40 CFR Part 50 App R Sec. 3 (b)
Rounding convention for design
value calculation (3-month
arithmetic mean)
quarterly
Report data to 3 decimal places (data after 3 are
truncated.
1, 2 and 3) 40 CFR Part 50 App R Sec. 3 (b) The rounding
convention is for averaging values for comparison to
NAAQS not for reporting individual values.
Lower Detectable Limit (AA) all samples 0.07 µg Pb/m
3
1, 2 and 3) 40 CFR Part 50 App G Sec. 2.3
Precision
Single analyzer
every 90 days and 4 times a
calendar year.
Coefficient of variation (CV) < 20.1% >0.02
µg/m
3
1 and 2) 40 CFR Part 58 App A Sec. 3.4.4
3) Recommendation related to DQO
Primary Quality Assurance Org. Annual and 3 year estimates
90% CL of CV < 20.1% > 0.02 µg/m
3
1, 2 and 3) 40 CFR Part 58 App A Sec. 3.4.4 and Sec.
2.3.1.3
Bias
Performance Evaluation Program
(PEP)
5 audits for PQAOs with < 5
sites
8 audits for PQAOs with > 5
sites
95% CL Absolute bias < +15.1% > 0.02 µg/m
3
1, 2 and 3) 40 CFR Part 58 App A Sec. 3.4.7 and Sec.
2.3.1.3
The PEP include 1 or independent collocated audits and 4
or 6 samples from the monitoring organizations collocated
monitor sent to the independent National PEP Laboratory.
Field Activities
Verification/Calibration Standards and Recertifications - All standards should have multi-point certifications against NIST Traceable standards
Flow Rate Transfer Std.
every 365 days and once a
calendar year
Resolution 0.02 m
3
/min
+ 2% reproducibility
1) 40 CFR Part 50, App. B Sec. 7.8
2) Method 2.2 Sec. 2.5
3) 40 CFR Part 50, App. B Sec. 7.8
Field Thermometer
every 365 days and once a
calendar year
2
o
C resolution
1) 40 CFR Part 50, App. B Sec. 7.5
2) Recommendation
3) 40 CFR Part 50, App. B Sec. 7.5
Field Barometer
every 365 days and once a
calendar year
+ 5 mm Hg resolution
1) 40 CFR Part 50, App. B Sec. 7.6
2) Recommendation
3) 40 CFR Part 50, App. B Sec. 7.6
Clock/timer Verification
every 90 days and 4 times a
calendar year.
+ 2 min/24-hour
R1, 2 and 3) Method 2.2. Sec. 2.3
Lab Activities
Analytical Standards
Reagents (HNO
3
and HCL) all ACS reagent grade
1, 2 and 3) 40 CFR Part 50 App G Sec.6.2.1
Pb nitrate Pb (NO
3
)
2
all ACS reagent grade (99.0% purity)
1, 2 and 3) 40 CFR Part 50 App G Sec.6.2.8
SD= standard deviation
CV= coefficient of variation
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PM
10
-Pb Low Volume Filter-Based Local Conditions Validation Template
NOTE: The following validation template was constructed for use of PM
10
-Pb at local conditions where PM
10c
method in 40 CFR Part 50 Appendix O is referenced.
Although the PM
10-2.5
method is found in 40 CFR Part 50 Appendix O, Appendix O also references Appendix L (the PM
2.5
Method) for the QC requirements listed
below. Therefore, the information action column, in most cases, will reference 40 CFR Part 50 App L. In addition, since the PM10 samplers are very similar to the
PM2.5 samplers, Guidance Document 2.12 Monitoring PM2.5 in Ambient Air Using Designated Reference or Class 1 Equivalent Methods is referred to where
appropriate. At present the only analytical FRM is XRF. Therefore, quality control criteria are associated with the XRF method which is promulgated in 40 CFR Part
50 Appendix Q.
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CRITICAL CRITERIA- PM10-Pb Filter Based Local Conditions
Field Activities
Sampler/Monitor
NA
Meets requirements listed in FRM/FEM
designation
1) 40 CFR Part 58 App C Sec. 2.1
2) NA
3) 40 CFR Part 53 & FRM/FEM method list
Filter Holding Times
Sample Recovery
all filters ASAP
1, 2 and 3) 40 CFR part 50 App B Sec. 6.3
If filters are used for more than one purpose (i.e.,Pb
and PM10) the sample recovery is dictated by the
most stringent requirement.
Filter Holding Times
Pre-sampling
all filters < 30 days before sampling
1, 2 and 3) 40 CFR Part 50, App. L Sec. 8.3.5
Required only if filters will be used for PM10c
mass as well as Pb. If only used for Pb then 30 day
pre-sampling holding time not required
Sampling Period (including
multiple power failures)
all filters
1440 minutes + 60 minutes
midnight to midnight local standard time
1, 2 and 3) 40 CFR Part 50 App B Sec. 8.15
If filters are used for more than one purpose (i.e.,Pb
and PM10) the sample recovery is dictated by the
most stringent requirement.
Sampling Instrument
Average Flow Rate every 24 hours of op average within 5% of 16.67 liters/minute
1, 2 and 3) 40 CFR Part 50 App L Sec. 7.4.3.1
Variability in Flow Rate every 24 hours of op CV < 2%
1, 2 and 3) 40 CFR Part 50, App. L Sec. 7.4.3.2
One-point Flow Rate Verification
every 30 days
< + 4.1% of transfer standard
< + 5.1% of flow rate design value
1) 40 CFR Part 50, App. L, Sec. 9.2.5, 40 CFR Part
58, Appendix A Sec. 3.4.1
2) Recommendation
3) 40 CFR Part 50, App. L, Sec. 9.2.5
Design Flow Rate Adjustment
After multi-point calibration or
verification
< + 2.1% of design flow rate
1, 2 and 3) 40 CFR Part 50, App. L, Sec. 9.2.6
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Individual Flow Rates every 24 hours of op
no flow rate excursions > +5% for > 5 min.
1
/
1, 2 and 3) 40 CFR Part 50, App. L Sec. 7.4.3.1
Filter Temp Sensor every 24 hours of op
no excursions of > 5
o
C lasting longer than 30 min
1/
1, 2 and 3) 40 CFR Part 50, App. L Sec. 7.4.11.4
External Leak Check
Before each flow rate
verification/calibration and
before and after PM
2.5
separator
maintenance
< 80.1 mL/min (see comment #1)
1) 40 CFR Part 50 App L, Sec. 7.4.6.1
2) 40 CFR Part 50 App L Sec. 9.2.3 and Method 2-
12 Sec. 7.4.3
3) 40 CFR Part 50, App. L, Sec. 7.4.6.1
Internal Leak Check
If failure of external leak check
< 80.1 mL/min
1) 40 CFR Part 50, App. L, Sec. 7.4.6.2
2) Method 2-12 7.4.4
3) 40 CFR Part 50, App. L, Sec. 7.4.6.2
Laboratory Activities (XRF Analysis)
Filter Visual Defect Check
(unexposed)
all filters
Correct type & size and for pinholes, particles or
imperfections
1, 2 and 3) 40 CFR Part 50, App. L Sec. 10.2
Pb blank filter Acceptance Testing ~ 20 test filters per lot 90% of filters < 4.8 ng Pb/cm
2
1, 2 and 3) 40 CFR Part 50 App Q Sec. 6.1.2
OPERATIONAL EVALUATIONS TABLE- PM10-Pb Filter Based Local Conditions
Field Activities
Routine Verifications
One-point Temp Verification
every 30 days <+ 2.1
o
C
1) 40 CFR Part 50, App. L, Sec. 9.3
2) Method 2.12 Table 6-1
3) Recommendation
Pressure Verification
every 30 days <+ 10.1 mm Hg
1) 40 CFR Part 50, App. L, Sec. 9.3
2) Method 2.12 Table 6-1
3) Recommendation
Annual Multi-point Verifications/Calibrations
Temperature multi-point
Verification/Calibration
on installation, then every 365
days and once a calendar year
<+ 2.1
o
C
1) 40 CFR Part 50, App. L, Sec. 9.3
2 and 3) Method 2.12 Sec. 6.4
Pressure Verification/Calibration
on installation, then every 365
days and once a calendar year
<+ 10.1 mm Hg
1) 40 CFR Part 50, App. L, Sec. 9.3
2 and 3) Method 2.12 Sec. 6.5
Sampler BP verified against independent standard
verified against a lab primary standard that is
certified as NIST traceable 1/year
Flow Rate Multi-point Verification/
Calibration
Electromechanical
maintenance or transport or
every 365 days and once a
calendar year
<+ 2.1% of transfer standard
1) 40 CFR Part 50, App. L, Sec. 9.2.
2) 40 CFR Part 50, App. L, Sec. 9.1.3, Method 2.12
Sec. 6.3 and Table 6-1
3) Recommendation
Other Monitor Calibrations per manufacturers’ op manual per manufacturers’ operating manual 1, 2 and 3) Recommendation
Precision
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Collocated Samples
15% of each method code in
PQAO
Frequency - every 12 days
CV < 20.1% of samples > 0.02 µg/m
3
(cutoff value)
1 and 2) 40 CFR Part 58 App A Sec. 3.4.4
3) Recommendation for early evaluation of DQOs
Accuracy
Temperature Audit
every 365 days and once a
calendar year
<+ 2.1
o
C
1, 2 and 3) Method 2.12 Sec. 11.2.2
Pressure Audit
every 365 days and once a
calendar year
<+10.1 mm Hg
1, 2 and 3) Method 2.12 Sec. 11.2.3
Semi Annual Flow Rate Audit
Twice a calendar year and 5-7
months apart
<+ 4.1% of audit standard
<+ 5.1% of design flow rate
1 and 2) 40 CFR Part 58 App A, Sec. 3.4.3
3) Method 2.12 Sec. 11.2.1
Monitor Maintenance
Impactor (WINs)
every 5 sampling events
cleaned/changed
1, 2, and 3) Method 2.12 Sec. 8.2.2
Very Sharp Cut Cyclone every 30 days cleaned/changed 1, 2 and 3) Method 2.12 Sec.8.3.3
Inlet Cleaning every 30 days cleaned 1, 2 and 3) Method 2.12 Sec. 8.3
Downtube Cleaning every 90 days cleaned 1, 2 and 3) Method 2.12 Sec. 8.4
Filter Chamber Cleaning every 30 days cleaned 1, 2 and 3) Method 2.12 Sec. 8.3
Circulating Fan Filter Cleaning every 30 days cleaned/changed 1, 2 and 3) Method 2.12 Sec. 8.3
Manufacturer-Recommended
Maintenance
per manufacturers’ SOP per manufacturers’ SOP
Laboratory Activities (XRF Analysis)
Analysis Audits
6 filters/quarter
3 at each concentration range
<10.1% (percent difference)
1 and 2) 40 CFR Part 58, App A, Sec. 3.4.6
3) Recommendation
Field Filter Blank
1/quarter
< 0.01 µg/m
3
1) 40 CFR Part 50 App Q Sec. 6.1.2.1
2 and 3) Recommendation
Lab Filter Blank
1/ sample run
<.003 µg/m
3
1 40 CFR part 50 App Q Sec. 6.1.2.1
2 and 3) Recommendation
Thin Film Standards (standard
reference materials)
Beginning and end of each
analytical run
XRF conc. + 3x the 1 sigma uncertainty overlaps
the NIST certified conc. + 1x its reported
uncertainty.
1) 40 CFR Part 50 App Q Sec. 6.2.3
2 and 3) recommendation
Run time quality control standards
Checking peak areas, background
areas, centroid and FWHM
Beginning and end of each
analytical run
Target value 3 SD
1, 2,and 3) Recommendation
Target values and SD of QC samples established
prior to analysis.
XRF analyzer calibration
Every 365 days and 1/
calendar year or when
significant repairs or changes
occur or QC limits exceeded
XRF conc. + 3x the 1 sigma uncertainty overlaps
the NIST certified conc. + 1x its reported
uncertainty.
1 and 2) 40 CFR Part 50 App Q Sec. 6.2.4
3) Recommendation
Background Measurement and
Correction
20 clean blank filters
for each filter lot used
NA
1 and 2) 40 CFR Part 50 App Q Sec. 6.2.4.2
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SYSTEMATIC CRITERIA - PM10-Pb Filter Based Local Conditions
Siting
Every 365 days and 1/ calendar
year
Meets siting criteria or waiver documented
1) 40 CFR Part 58 App E, Sections 2-5
2) Recommendation
3) 40 CFR Part 58 App E, Sections 2-5
Data Completeness 3-year standard
average of the 3 constituent monthly means
> 75%
1, 2 and 3) 40 CFR Part 50 App. R, Sec. 4. In
addition, there are substitution tests that can be
used for data not meeting completeness criteria.
Reporting Units all filters
µg/m
3
at local temperature and pressure.
1, 2 and 3) 40 CFR Part 50 App R Sec. 3 (b)
Rounding convention for design
value calculation (3-monthmean)
quarterly
Report data to 3 decimal places (data after 3 are
truncated.
1, 2 and 3) 40 CFR Part 50 App R Sec. 3 (b) The
rounding convention is for averaging values for
comparison to NAAQS not for reporting individual
values.
Lower DL all filters
< 0.001 µg/m
3
1, 2 and 3) 40 CFR Part 50 App Q Sec. 2.2
Upper Conc. Limit all filters
>200 µg/m
3
1, 2 and 3) 40 CFR Part 50, App.Q Sec. 3.1
Precision
Single analyzer
every 90 days and 4 times a
calendar year.
Coefficient of variation (CV) < 20.1% > 0.02 µg/m
3
1 and 2) 40 CFR Part 58 App A Sec. 3.2.4, 4.2.5
and 2.3.1.1
3) Recommendation related to DQO
Primary Quality Assurance Org. Annual and 3 year estimates
90% CL of CV < 20.1% > 0.02 µg/m
3
1, 2 and 3) 40 CFR Part 58 App A Sec. 3.4.5 and
Sec. 2.3.1.3
Bias
Performance Evaluation Program
(PEP)
5 audits for PQAOs with < 5
sites
8 audits for PQAOs with > 5
sites
95% CL Absolute bias <+15% > 0.02 µg/m
3
1, 2 and 3) 40 CFR Part 58 App A Sec. 3.4.7
and Sec. 2.3.1.3
The PEP includes 1 or 2 independent collocated
audits and 4 or 6 samples from the monitoring
organizations collocated monitor sent to the
independent National PEP Laboratory.
Field Activities
Verification/Calibration Standards Recertifications – All standards should have multi-point certifications against NIST Traceable standards
Flow Rate Transfer Std.
every 365 days and once a
calendar year
<+ 2.1% of NIST-traceable Std.
1) 40 CFR Part 50, App. L Sec. 9.1 & 9.2
2) Method 2-12 4.2.2 and 6.4.3
3) 40 CFR Part 50, App. L Sec. 9.1 & 9.2
Field Thermometer
every 365 days and once a
calendar year
+ 0.1
o
C resolution, + 0.5
o
C accuracy
1, 2 and 3) Method 2.12 Sec. 4.2.2
Field Barometer
every 365 days and once a
calendar year
+ 1 mm Hg resolution, + 5 mm Hg accuracy
1, 2 and 3) Method 2.12 Sec. 4.2.2
Verification/Calibration
Clock/timer Verification
every 30 days
1 min/mo
1 and 2) Method 2.12 Sec. 4.2.1
3) 40 CFR Part 50, App. L, Sec. 7.4.12
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Comment #1
The associated leak test procedure shall require that for successful passage of this test, the difference between the two pressure measurements shall not be greater than the number of
mm of Hg specified for the sampler by the manufacturer, based on the actual internal volume of the sampler, that indicates a leak of less than 80 mL/min.
1/ value must be flagged SD= standard deviation CV= coefficient of variation
