OAR 340-240-0050: Compliance Testing Requirements

(1) For demonstrating compliance with the standards in this division, testing must be done in accordance with the DEQ Source Sampling Manual. (2) For demonstrating compliance with particulate standards, testing must be conducted using the following test methods, or alternative methods approved by DEQ: (a) For wood waste boilers — DEQ Method 5. Results must be corrected to 12% CO2, as follows (A) C(12% CO2) = C x 12/%CO2 (B) As used in paragraph (A): C(12%CO2) = Particulate matter emission concentration corrected to 12% CO2; C = Particulate matter emission concentration as measured by Oregon DEQ Method 5; and % CO2 = Percent CO2 in the exhaust gas, as measured by EPA Method 3 (or equivalent) during each particulate matter test run. (b) For veneer dryers, wood material dryers, press and other process vents — DEQ Method 7; and (c) For air conveying systems — DEQ Method 5 or 8. (3) For demonstrating compliance with opacity standards, observations must be made in accordance with EPA Method 9 or continuous opacity monitoring systems certified in accordance with the DEQ Continuous Monitoring Manual. [NOTE: This rule is included in the State of Oregon Clean Air Act Implementation Plan that EQC adopted under OAR 340-200-0040.] [NOTE: The DEQ Source Sampling and Continuous Monitoring Manuals are published with OAR 340-200-0035.] [NOTE: View a PDF of EPA Methods by clicking on “Tables” link below.] [ED. NOTE: To view attachments referenced in rule text, click here to view rule.]