Section Env-A 1404.06 - Alternative Methods(a) Any person wishing to use a method for demonstrating compliance other than one specified in Env-A 1404.02 through Env-A 1404.05 shall submit a written proposal to the department for approval of the method as specified in (b), below.(b) The proposal shall contain, at a minimum, the following information:(1) The identity, location, and description of the facility at which the alternative method is proposed to be used;(2) A description of the proposed alternative method and a description of each device or process to which the proposed alternative method will be applied;(3) The name and chemical abstracts service (CAS) registry number for each RTAP emitted from each device or process subject to Env-A 1400 to be assessed under the alternative method; and(4) Technical data and information to be used to demonstrate that:a. The proposed alternative method would produce results that are at least as precise and accurate as those produced by the methods specified in Env-A 1404.02 through Env-A 1404.05; andb. The concentration of each RTAP is less than or equal to the corresponding AAL.(c) Within 60 days of receipt of a complete proposal, the department shall issue a written decision on the proposal. If the request is denied, the decision shall specify the reason(s) for the denial.(d) The department shall not approve a proposal for use of an alternative method unless: (1) The request contains all of the information required by (b), above; and(2) The proposed alternate method produces results that are at least as precise and accurate as those produced by the methods specified in Env-A 1404.02 through Env-A 1404.05.N.H. Code Admin. R. Env-A 1404.06
Derived from Volume XLII Number 6, Filed February 10, 2022, Proposed by #13334, Effective 2/3/2022, Expires 2/3/2032 (formerly Env-A 1405.06).