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Maricopa County Air Quality Department Performance Test Specifics Rob Arpino Environmental Engineering Specialist
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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

Maricopa County Air Quality DepartmentProtecting our most vital natural resource - air

Test Observations

• MCAQD attempts to have an observer present at every test

• Testing may occur without observer, if approved

Maricopa County Air Quality DepartmentProtecting our most vital natural resource - air

Audit Samples

May be provided by MCAQD toverify accuracy of

test company/lab procedures

Maricopa County Air Quality DepartmentProtecting our most vital natural resource - air

Traverse Point Locations

Clearly marked in appropriate positions

Maricopa County Air Quality DepartmentProtecting our most vital natural resource - air

Cyclonic Flow Checks

Conducted prior to test

Maricopa County Air Quality DepartmentProtecting our most vital natural resource - air

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

Maricopa County Air Quality DepartmentProtecting our most vital natural resource - air

Time Keeping

Accurate start and stop times

Maricopa County Air Quality DepartmentProtecting our most vital natural resource - air

Units of Measure

Proper and consistent

units of measure

Maricopa County Air Quality DepartmentProtecting our most vital natural resource - air

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

Maricopa County Air Quality DepartmentProtecting our most vital natural resource - air

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

Maricopa CountyAir Quality Department

Kathy Houed (602) 506-6903

Rob Arpino (602) 506-6737

Quyen Nguyen (602) 506-6904

Lorna Lynum (602) 372-1702


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