Ala. Admin. Code r. 335-3-1-.05

Current through Register Vol. 42, No. 8, May 31, 2024

Section 335-3-1-.05 - Sampling And Testing Methods

(1) Methods. All required sampling and testing shall be made and the results calculated in accordance with sampling testing procedures and methods approved by the Director. All required samples and tests shall be made under the direction of persons qualified by training and/or experience in the field of air pollution control.

(2) Standard Methods. The Director, to the extent practicable, should recognize and approve the test methods and procedures established by 40 CFR 60, as the same may be amended or revised.

(3) The Division may conduct tests and take samples of air contaminants, fuel, process material, or other material which affects or may affect emission of air contaminants from any source. Upon request of the Division, the person responsible for the source to be tested shall provide necessary holes in stacks or ducts and such other safe and proper sampling and testing facilities exclusive of instruments and sensing devices as may be necessary for proper determination of the emission of air contaminants. If an authorized employee of the Division during the course of an inspection obtains a sample of air contaminant, fuel, process material, or other material, he shall give the owner or operator of the equipment or fuel facility a receipt for the sample obtained.

(4) Report to Owner or Operator. At the conclusion of any inspection under Section 9 of the Act or conduction of any testing or sampling under this Part, if requested, the owner or operator of the premises shall receive a report setting forth all facts found which relate to compliance status with the Act and these rules and regulations.

Authors: James W. Cooper, John E. Daniel

Ala. Admin. Code r. 335-3-1-.05

Effective Date: January 18, 1972. Amended:

Statutory Authority:Code of Ala. 1975, §§ 22-28-14, 22-22A-5, 22-22A-6, 22-22A-8.