Current through Register Vol. 54, No. 45, November 9, 2024
Section 139.5 - Revisions to the source testing manual and continuous source monitoring manual(a) This section describes the procedure that the Department will follow to update and revise the "Source Testing Manual" referred to in § 139.4(5) (relating to references) and the "Continuous Source Monitoring Manual" referred to in § 139.102(3) (relating to references).(b) The Department will provide notice of proposed revisions to the "Source Testing Manual" and the "Continuous Source Monitoring Manual" in the Pennsylvania Bulletin. The notice will describe the proposed revisions and provide the name, address and telephone number of the person from whom the text of the proposed revisions can be obtained.(c) The Department will provide an opportunity for comments on the proposed revisions. The comment period will be at least 30 days from the date of the publication of the notice required by subsection (b).(d) After the public comment period, the Department will evaluate the comments and finalize the changes to the "Source Testing Manual" and the "Continuous Source Monitoring Manual."(e) The Department will provide notice of the revisions to the "Source Testing Manual" and the "Continuous Source Monitoring Manual" in the Pennsylvania Bulletin. The notice will describe the revisions and provide the name, address and telephone number of the person from whom the revised manual can be obtained.(f) A person proposing test methods, procedures and guidance for the reporting of emissions different from those contained in the "Source Testing Manual" and the "Continuous Source Monitoring Manual" shall have the burden of proof to demonstrate that test methods, procedures and guidance accurately characterize the emissions from the source.The provisions of this §139.5 adopted November 25, 1994, effective 11/26/1994, 24 Pa.B. 5899. This section cited in 25 Pa. Code § 139.4 (relating to references); and 25 Pa. Code § 139.12 (relating to emissions of particulate matter).