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Maricopa CountyAir Quality Department
Performance Test SpecificsRob Arpino
Environmental Engineering Specialist
Maricopa County Air Quality DepartmentProtecting our most vital natural resource - air
Test PlanningTest Planning
Maricopa County Air Quality DepartmentProtecting our most vital natural resource - air
Maricopa County Air Quality DepartmentProtecting our most vital natural resource - air
Test Methods
• EPA test methods preferred
• Other methods such as CARB and BAAQMD may be acceptable
• All deviations must receive prior approval
Maricopa County Air Quality DepartmentProtecting our most vital natural resource - air
Maricopa County Air Quality DepartmentProtecting our most vital natural resource - air
Test Companies
• MCAQD currently has no certification program
• No recommendations permitted
• List of recently-used test companies available on website
Maricopa County Air Quality DepartmentProtecting our most vital natural resource - air
Pre-Test Site Surveys
Strongly recommended to avoid
surprises on the test day
Maricopa County Air Quality DepartmentProtecting our most vital natural resource - air
Test Protocols
• Complete and accurate submittal
• Facility and test company representatives designated
• Minimum requirements identified in Attachment 2 of guidelines
Maricopa County Air Quality DepartmentProtecting our most vital natural resource - air
Test Protocol Submittal Forms
• Complete and accurate submittal
• Form available on the website
Maricopa County Air Quality DepartmentProtecting our most vital natural resource - air
Confidentiality Claims
• Submit notice of confidentiality pursuant to ARS §49-487(c)
• Submit both a public and confidential version of test protocol
Maricopa County Air Quality DepartmentProtecting our most vital natural resource - air
Test Protocol Reviews
• MCAQD conducts thorough review of each test protocol
• MCAQD will provide a written response to facility and test company
Maricopa County Air Quality DepartmentProtecting our most vital natural resource - air
Test Date Notifications
• Two week prior notice required
• Usually provided in test protocol
Maricopa County Air Quality DepartmentProtecting our most vital natural resource - air
Performance TestingPerformance Testing
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Test Observations
• MCAQD attempts to have an observer present at every test
• Testing may occur without observer, if approved
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Audit Samples
May be provided by MCAQD toverify accuracy of
test company/lab procedures
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Traverse Point Locations
Clearly marked in appropriate positions
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Cyclonic Flow Checks
Conducted prior to test
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Number of Test Runs
• Generally, three test runs are required (some exceptions apply)
• MCAQD may approve test results based on two runs under certain circumstances
Maricopa County Air Quality DepartmentProtecting our most vital natural resource - air
Data Documentation
• Non-erasable ink
• Properly labeled strip chart recordings
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Time Keeping
Accurate start and stop times
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Units of Measure
Proper and consistent
units of measure
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Calibration Gases
• Valid (non-expired) EPA Protocol Gases
• Proper concentrations
Maricopa County Air Quality DepartmentProtecting our most vital natural resource - air
Sample Times and Volumes
• Minimum of 60 minutes per test run
• Minimum of 30 dry standard cubic feet (dscf) per test run
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Sample Identificationand Handling
• Uniquely labeled samples
• Maintain proper chain of custody
• Special handling requirements identified on chain of custody
Maricopa County Air Quality DepartmentProtecting our most vital natural resource - air
Detection Limits
• Attempt to obtain results greater than the analytical detection limit
• Use detection limit in cases where non-detectable results are obtained
Maricopa County Air Quality DepartmentProtecting our most vital natural resource - air
Leak Checks
• Pre-test leak checks recommended
• Post-test leak checks required
• Leakage rate must not exceed allowable rates
Maricopa County Air Quality DepartmentProtecting our most vital natural resource - air
Records Retention
Five-year records retention applies to
field notes, laboratory analysis
and original data sheets
Maricopa County Air Quality DepartmentProtecting our most vital natural resource - air
Test ReportingTest Reporting
Maricopa County Air Quality DepartmentProtecting our most vital natural resource - air
Test Reports
• Complete and accurate submittal
• Facility and test company representatives designated
• Minimum requirements identified in Attachment 4 of guidelines
Maricopa County Air Quality DepartmentProtecting our most vital natural resource - air
Test Report Submittal Forms
• Complete and accurate submittal
• Form available on the website
Maricopa County Air Quality DepartmentProtecting our most vital natural resource - air
Confidentiality Claims
• Submit notice of confidentiality pursuant to ARS §49-487(c)
• Submit both a public and confidential version of test report
Maricopa County Air Quality DepartmentProtecting our most vital natural resource - air
Test Report Reviews
• MCAQD conducts thorough review of each test report
• MCAQD provides written response to facility and test company