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The document explains how candidate methods are defined under 40 CFR Part 53, outlines basic general requirements for submissions, and details operation and instruction manual expectations. 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The guidance clarifies and supplements application requirements in 40 CFR Part 53.","Answer",{"name":115,"@type":110,"acceptedAnswer":116},"Which pollutants can FRM and FEM applications cover under these guidelines?",{"text":117,"@type":113},"Applications are accepted for methods monitoring NAAQS pollutants: SO2, O3, CO, NO2, Pb, and particulate matter (PM10, PM2.5, or PM10-2.5).",{"name":119,"@type":110,"acceptedAnswer":120},"What general requirements are emphasized for candidate FRM and FEM submissions?",{"text":121,"@type":113},"Candidate methods are defined in 40 CFR Part 53, and applicants must follow applicable provisions in Parts 53.2 and 53.3, use the latest amendments, and ensure the testing and submission materials meet the stated requirements, including operation/instruction manual expectations when applicable.","https://schema.org",{"og:url":83,"og:type":124,"og:title":65,"og:site_name":95,"og:description":67},"article",{"robots":126,"canonical":83},"index,follow",{"doc_id":128,"site_id":62},203230,1790185700,{"code":4,"msg":5,"data":131},{"doc_id":128,"user_id":132,"nickname":92,"user_avatar":133,"doc_module":4,"category_id":34,"category_name":35,"doc_title":65,"doc_description":67,"doc_content":134,"file_id":135,"file_url":136,"file_type":137,"file_size":138,"view_count":44,"is_deleted":4,"is_public":8,"is_downloadable":8,"audit_status":8,"page_count":139,"language":140,"language_code":63,"site_id":62,"html_lang":63,"table_of_contents":141,"faqs":142,"seo_title":143,"seo_description":67,"update_tm":144,"read_time":145},1236954412713,"https://us-avatar.wpscdn.com/davatar_29158cc5080c5b710cf443261637dec0","REFERENCE AND EQUIVALENT METHOD APPLICATIONS  \nGUIDELINES FOR APPLICANTS  \nU. S. ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY National Exposure Research Laboratory Human Exposure and Atmospheric Sciences Division Process Modeling Research Branch Research Triangle Park, N. C. 27711  \nCONTENTS  \nPage  \nI. INTRODUCTION 4  \nII. BASIC GENERAL REQUIREMENTS 5  \nA. Reference Methods 5  \nB. Equivalent Methods 6  \nC. Test Requirements 6  \nD. Test Data 7  \nE. Operation / Instruction Manual Requirements 7  \nF. Required Statements 7  \nG. Options 8  \nH. Submission of Applications 9  \nI. Proprietary Information (CBI) 10  \nIII. OPERATION/INSTRUCTION MANUAL REQUIREMENTS 11  \nA. Calibration 11  \nB. Hazard Warnings 15  \nC. Other Requirements 16  \nIV. CANDIDATE AUTOMATED METHODS FOR GASES AND PM10 18  \n(FRMs and FEMs for SO2, CO, O3, and NO2, and FEMs for PM10)  \nA. Testing and Test Plan 18  \nB. Strip Chart Records 20  \nC. FAQs 21  \nV. CANDIDATE CLASS II AND III FEMs FOR PM2.5 and PM10-2.5 27  \nA. Test Requirements 27  \nB. FRMs for PM2.5 28  \nC. Test Data Spreadsheet Template 28  \nD. FAQs 29  \nVI. CANDIDATE FRMs AND CLASS I FEMs FOR PM2.5 and PM10-2.5 31  \n(How to complete Checklists E-1 and E-2 – For auditors of PM2.5  \nand PM10-2.5 sampler manufacturers as specified in 40 CFR 53 .51)  \nA. Introduction 31  \nB. Designation Testing Checklist (Figure E-1) 32  \nC. Product Manufacturing Checklist (Figure E-2) 37  \nVII. CANDIDATE FEMs FOR LEAD 44  \nA. Test and Other Requirements 44  \nB. Example Format And Content Suggestions For A  \nTypical Lead FEM Application 45  \nVIII. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION AND ASSISTANCE AVAILABLE 48  \nA. Documents Available 48  \nB. Mail Consultation 48  \nC. Personal Consultation 49  \nI. INTRODUCTION  \nMonitoring of atmospheric air quality for purposes of determining compliance with the U.S. National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQSs)– specified in 40 CFR Part 50,– generally requires the use of either reference methods (FRMs) or equivalent methods (FEMs), as specified in Section 2.1 of Appendix C to 40 CFR Part 58. Such “compliance”monitoring is primarily carried out by State and local governmental air pollution control agencies. Requirements and procedures by which ambient air monitoring methods for NAAQS pollutants may be designated by EPA as FRMs and FEMs have been set forth in 40 CFR Part 53. This regulation prescribes detailed procedures for testing candidate methods as well as the formal technical and non-technical requirements for submitting applications to EPA for reference or equivalent method determinations.  \nThese guidelines are intended to assist applicants in preparing and submitting complete and adequate applications for reference or equivalent method determinations for candidate methods. FRM and FEM applications are accepted for methods for monitoring the NAAQS pollutants: SO2 , O3 , CO, NO2 , Pb, and particulate matter (as PM 10 , PM2.5 , or PM10-2.5) . The information in this Guideline is intended to help clarify and, in some cases, interpret and supplement the application requirements given in 40 CFR Part 53. Particular emphasis is directed to areas of the regulation that have been noted to have caused some confusion, based on applicant inquiries and previously received applications. However, the information hereinis provided only for guidance; the formal requirements for reference and equivalent method designations and their associated applications are those set forth in 40 CFR Part 53. Where appropriate, references to specific sections or paragraphs of 40 CFR Part 53 are given in brackets [ ] . Use of the auxiliary verb \"should\" rather than \"must\" generally implies that compliance is highly recommended, but not necessarily mandatory.  \nShort for Part 50 of Title 40 of the U. S. Code of Federal Regulations. The EPA regulations are found in the various Parts of Title 40 of the CFR.  \nRevised September 27, 2011 Page 4  \nII. BASIC GENERAL REQUIREMENTS  \nMethods for monitoring the various NAAQS pollutants mentioned in Sect","cbCaihK8RCk5Towz","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaihK8RCk5Towz","pdf",330951,48,"English","# I. Introduction\n# II. Basic General Requirements\n## A. Reference Methods\n## B. Equivalent Methods\n## C. Test Requirements\n## D. Test Data\n## E. Operation / Instruction Manual Requirements\n## F. Required Statements\n## G. Options\n## H. Submission of Applications\n## I. Proprietary Information (CBI)\n# III. Operation/Instruction Manual Requirements\n## A. Calibration\n## B. Hazard Warnings\n## C. Other Requirements\n# IV. Candidate Automated Methods for Gases and PM10\n## A. Testing and Test Plan\n## B. Strip Chart Records\n## C. FAQs\n# V. Candidate Class II and III FEMs for PM2.5 and PM10-2.5\n## A. Test Requirements\n## B. FRMs for PM2.5\n## C. Test Data Spreadsheet Template\n## D. FAQs\n# VI. Candidate FRMs and Class I FEMs for PM2.5 and PM10-2.5\n## A. Introduction\n## B. Designation Testing Checklist (Figure E-1)\n## C. Product Manufacturing Checklist (Figure E-2)\n# VII. Candidate FEMs for Lead\n## A. Test and Other Requirements\n## B. Example Format and Content Suggestions for a Typical Lead FEM Application\n# VIII. Additional Information and Assistance Available\n## A. Documents Available\n## B. Mail Consultation\n## C. Personal Consultation","[{\"question\":\"What is the purpose of these guidelines for applicants?\",\"answer\":\"They help applicants prepare and submit complete, adequate FRM or FEM applications for candidate methods under EPA’s Reference and Equivalent Methods Program. 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