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US | COVID-19 | EPA Temporarily Amends Continuous Emissions Monitoring and QA Requirements
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- #NOX SIP
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In the April 22, 2020 edition of the Federal Register, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) temporarily amended the emissions reporting regulations for the Acid Rain Program, the Cross-State Air Pollution Rule (CSAPR), and the NOX SIP Call. The purpose is to provide regulatory relief for sources unable to comply with their regulatory obligations due to the COVID-19 national emergency.
This rule is effective April 22, 2020 and will expire 180 days after publication in the Federal Register. Comments will be accepted through May 22, 2020.
Actual vs. Substitute Data
- It fails to complete a required test by the applicable deadline due to impacts from the COVID-19 emergency, and
- The unit’s actual monitoring data would be considered valid if not for the delay in testing.
Required Monitoring
Required monitoring covered by this action includes:- Required quality assurance
- Certification or recertification
- Fuel analysis
- Emission rate tests
