EPA-450/2-76-029
DECEMBER 1976
(OAQPS NO. 1.2-039)
OAQPS GUIDELINES
AEROS MANUAL SERIES
VOLUME II:
AEROS USER'S MANUAL
LIBRARY
U. S. ENVIRG.uML.TAL PROTECTION AGENCY
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AEROS MANUAL SERIES
VOLUME II:
AEROS USER'S MANUAL
National Air Data Branch
Monitoring and Data Analysis Division
EOiSOH N. J.
U.S. ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
Office of Air and Waste Management
Office of Air Quality Planning and Standards
Research Triangle Park, North Carolina 27711
December 1976
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5285 Port Royal Road, Springfield, Virginia 22161.
This document has been reviewed by the Office of Air Quality Planning and
Standards, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, and approved for publication.
Approval does not signify that the contents necessarily reflect the views
and policies of the Environmental Protection Agency, nor does mention of
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FOREWORD
This publication replaces the previous draft of Volume II, dated
December 1975. The information contained in APTD-0663, Users Manual:
SAROAD (Storage and Retrieval of Aerometric Data), and APTD-1135, Guide
for Compiling a Comprehensive Emission Inventory, is also covered in
this volume, and this volume contains the more current information. The
procedures covered in this manual are subject to continual update and
revision, as noted in Sections 0.1.0 and 1.0.0 of this volume. A user
who is not certain that he has the most current information available
or who has other questions or comments concerning the contents of this
publication should contact the Library Services Office or the AEROS Manual
Project Officer as indicated in Sections 0.1.0 and 1.0.0.
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VOLUME II
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
LIST OF ABBREVIATIONS ix
0.0.0 VOLUME II UPDATES
0.1.0 Background and Procedures ......... 0.1.0-1
1.0.0 INTRODUCTION 1.0.0-1
2.0.0 FORM DESCRIPTION
2.1.0 Emissions Data
2.1.1 Area Source Form 2.1.1-1
2.1.2 Point Source Form 2.1.1-1
2.2.0 Open
2.3.0 Source Test Data
2.3.1 Source Test Data Form . 2.3.1-1
2.4.0 Air Quality Data
2.4,1 SAROAD Site ID Form 2.4.1-1
2.4.2 SAROAD Hourly Data Form 2.4.2-1
2.4.3 SAROAD Daily Data Form 2.4.3-1
2,4.4 SAROAD Composite Data Form ...... 2.4.4-1
2.4.5 SAROAD Multiple Parameter Data Form . . 2.4.5-1
2.4.6 SAROAD Multiple Station Data Form . . . 2.4.6-1
2.5.0 Air Quality Assurance Data
2.5.1 Air Pollution Agencies 2.5.1-1
2.5.2 Laboratories 2.5.2-1
2.5.3 Air Pollution Sites 2.5.3-1
2.5.4 Pollutants 2.5.4-1
*2.6.0 Hazardous and Trance Substances Emission
Data
*2.6.1 Hazardous and Trace Substances
Emission Data Form
3.0.0 FORM PREPARATION
3.0.1 General Coding Instructions 3.0.1-1
3.1.0 Emissions Data
3.1.1 Area Source Form 3.1.1-1
3.1.2 Point Source Form 3.1.2-1
3.1.3 SCC Code Revisions 3.1.3-1
3.2.0 Open
3.3.0 Source Test Data
3.3.1 Source Test Data Form 3.3.1-1
*These chapters are not presently included in this manual but will be
added in a future Update.
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3.4.0 Air Quality Data
3.4.1 SAROAD Site ID Form , 3.4.1-1
3.4.2 SAROAD Hourly Data Form 3.4.2-1
3.4.3 SAROAD Daily Data Form 3.4.3-1
3.4.4 SAROAD Composite Data Form 3,4.4-1
3,4.5 SAROAD Multiple Parameter Data Form .... 3.4.5-1
3.4.6 SAROAD Multiple Station Data Form 3.4.6-1
3.4.7 Method Code Revisions 3.4.7-1
3.5.0 Air Quality Assurance Data
3.5.1 Air Pollution Agencies 3.5.1-1
3.5,2 Laboratories .... 3.5.2-1
3.5.3 Air Pollution Sites 3.5.3-1
3.5.4 Pollutants 3.5.4-1
*3.6.0 Hazardous and Trace Substances Emission
System Data
*3.6.1 Hazardous and Trace Substances Emission Form
4.0.0 KEYPUNCH INSTRUCTIONS
4.1.0 Emissions Data
4.1.1 Area Source Form 4.1.1-1
4.1.2 Point Source Form 4.1.2-1
4.2.0 Open
4.3.0 Source Test Data
4.3.1 Source Test Data Form 4.3.1-1
4.4.0 Air Quality Data
4.4.1 SAROAD Site ID Form 4.4.1-1
4.4.2 SAROAD Hourly Data Form 4.4.2-1
4.4.3 SAROAD Daily Data Form 4.4.3-1
4.4.4 SAROAD Composite Data Form 4.4.4-1
4.4.5 SAROAD Multiple Parameter Form 4.4.5-1
4.4.6 SAROAD Multiple Station Data Form 4.4.6-1
4,5.0 Air Quality Assurance Data
4.5.1 Air Pollution Agencies 4,5.1-1
4.5.2 Laboratories 4.5.2-1
4,5.3 Air Pollution Sites 4.5.3-1
4.5.4 Pollutants 4.5.4-1
*4.6.0 Hazardous and Trace Substances Emission Data
*4.6.1 Hazardous and Trace Substances Emission
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5.0.0 OPEN
6,0.0 AEROS DATA FLOW
6.0.1 Introduction 6.0.1-1
6.1.0 Regional Office Processing
6.1.1 Introduction 6.1.1-1
6.1.2 Data Submission 6.1.2-1
6.1.3 Audit Processing 6.1.3-1
6.1.4 Request Processing 6.1.4-1
6.1.5 Response Processing 6.1.5-1
6.1.6 Miscellaneous 6.1.6-1
6.2.0 Regional Office Data Control
6.2,1 Data Control Log 6.2.1-1
6.3.0 Data Transmittal
6.3.1 AEROS Data Transmittal Form 6.3.1-1
7.0.0 AEROS DATA AUDITING SYSTEM
7.0.1 Introduction . 7.0.1-1
7.0.2 Data Processing Schedule , 7.0.2-1
7.1.0 Receipt of Data
7.1.1 Emissions Data 7.1.1-1
7.1.2 Air Quality Data 7.1.2-1
7.2.0 Edit Diagnostics
7.2.1 Emissions Data 7.2.1-1
7.2.2 Air Quality Data 7.2.2-1
7.3.0 Update Diagnostics
7.3.1 Emissions Data 7.3.1-1
7.3.2 Air Quality Data 7,3.2-1
7.4.0 Validation
7.4.1 Emissions Data 7.4.1-1
7.4.2 Air Quality Data 7.4.2-1
7.5.0 Data Anomailes
7.5.1 Emissions Data 7.5.1-1
7.5.2 Air Quality Data 7.5.2-1
7.6.0 Verification
7.6.1 Emissions Data 7.6.1-1
7.6.2 Air Quality Data 7.6.2-1
7,7.0 Certification
7.7.1 Emissions Data . . > 7.7.1-1
7.7.2 Air Quality Data 7.7.2-1
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LIST OF ABBREVIATIONS
AEROS Aerometric and Emissions
Reporting System
AQCR Air Quality Control
Region
CO Carbon monoxide
COp Carbon dioxide
DP Decimal point
EPA U.S. Environmental
Protection Agency
FAA Federal Aviation
Administration
HATREMS Hazardous and Trace
Emissions System
HC Hydrocarbons
HDV Heavy-duty vehicle
IPP Implementation
Planning Program
LDV Light-duty vehicle
LPG Liquified petroleum gas
LTO Landing-take off
MSL Mean sea level
NADB National Aerometric Data
Bank
NASN National Air Sampling
Network
NEDS National Emissions Data
System
NO Nitric oxide
NO- Nitrogen dioxide
NO Oxides of nitrogen
A
NSPS New Source Performance
Standard
°3
SAROAD
SCC
SIC
SIP
SMSA
so2
S0x
SOTDAT
ST HR
TSP
UTM
VMT
Ozone
Storage and Retrieval of
Aerometric Data
Source Classification Code
Standard Industrial
Classification
State Implementation
Plan
Standard Metropolitan
Statistical Area
Sulfur dioxide
Oxides of sulfur
Source Test Data
Start hour
Total suspended particulates
Universal Transverse Mercator
Vehicle-miles traveled
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As the usefulness of the AEROS Manuals is highly dependent on
their completeness, accuracy and timeliness, the following provisions
have been macie to allow for revisions in the interim between periodic
complete review and reprinting of volumes. Revisions will be accom-
plished through the issuance of AEROS Manual Updates, which may
contain one or more separate revisions to a given Volume.
Responsibility for technical aspects of revisions is held by the
groups in NADB responsible for the relevant system or operation, while
compilation of revisions into Updates, and reproduction and distribu-
tion are overseen by the AEROS Manual Project Officer, Requests and
Information Section.
These Updates will ordinarily be distributed to specific parties
in OAQPS and other selected internal users and to AEROS Contacts in
Regional Offices, who are designated holders of the appropriate AEROS
Manual Volumes by their respective organizational units. These
recipients are responsible for reviewing each Update and inserting it
in the appropriate Volume and removing outdated portions as directed.
They should also notify persons in their organizations to whom spe-
cific revisions may be of importance, and provide copies of revisions
to those persons requiring them.
Three distinct types of revisions are foreseen: Urgent, Priority
and Routine. Urgent revisions must be issued and entered into Manual
Volumes as soon as possible to prevent adverse affects on operations.
Prior to compilation in a formal Update, drafts of Urgent revisions
will be distributed to NADB and Regional Office AEROS Contacts with
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instructions on the timing of their use in system operations. These
drafts should be filed in the appropriate Manual Volumes immediately
preceeding the portions to be replaced, pending issuance of the
formal Update. Due to the importance of their timeliness, Urgent
revisions will be issued by RIS as soon as complete, in Urgent Updates
which will include any other revisions awaiting distribution at that
time.
Priority revisions are substantive changes not crucial to system
operations, and will generally be issued in Updates on a quarterly
basis or combined with Urgent Updates when appropriate. Routine
revisions are relatively unimportant changes such as editorial cor-
rections, and will be included in Urgent or regular quarterly Updates
as available.
Updates will consist of the actual revisions and any attendant
changes to the Volume's Table of Contents, in appropriate format,
accompanied by an Update Notice and any memoranda deemed appropriate
by RIS. Updates will be compiled and numbered separately by AEROS
Manual Volumes, with the Update Notice serving as an index and guide
to implementation of the Update. The Update Notice will specify pages
or sections to be removed and/or inserted, with descriptive comments
on the content and relevance of changes. It will also include a sum-
mary of dates and numbers of previous Updates to the subject Volume,
for verification of currency of the Volume. Upon receipt of an Update,
the changes should be made as indicated on the Update Notice and the
Notice itself initialed and filed in Section 0, Chapter 2.
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A full compilation of Update Notices for each Manual Volume,
entitled "Summary of AEROS Manual Updates: Volume ," is available
to users by request to:
Library Services (MD 35)
Office of Administration
Environmental Protection Agency
Research Triangle Park, N.C. 27711
FTS: 629-2777
Commercial: (919) 549-8411 X2777
This document will allow the user to examine all previous Updates to
determine the currency of any copy of the Volume, and, through the
comments, possible relevance of revisions to specific areas of interest.
This reference is provided especially for infrequent users and others
not receiving Updates on a regular basis.
User input on the AEROS Manuals and possible revisions is wel-
comed. Technical or substantive matters should be referred directly
to the cognizant party in MADB, if possible. Any questions on the
appropriate source of technical information and any questions, com-
ments or suggestions on the coverage, organization and other such
aspects of this Volume should be directed to:
AEROS Manual Project Officer (MD 14)
Requests and Information Section
National Air Data Branch
Environmental Protection Agency
Research Triangle Park, N.C. 27711
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Large quantities of complex data from many sources are required by
NADB to meet its assigned responsibilities of preparing and distributing
periodic reports on air quality and air pollutant emissions. Inevitably,
problems will arise in the preparation, collection, and control of these
data.
The purpose of Volume II is to provide appropriate guidance which
will assist the user to alleviate or eliminate many of these problems.
Recognizing that the establishment of standardized methods and pro-
cedures is of primary importance in maintaining an efficient and effec-
tive information reporting system, NADB has developed a series of
preprinted forms to be used for the recording and reporting of air quality
and emissions data. Section 2 of this volume presents a full description
of each form and its purpose, and a sample copy of the form.
Detailed instructions for calculating and entering data on each of
these forms are presented in Section 3. These instructions must be
followed exactly to avoid costly delays caused by repetitious data cor-
rections and resubmission actions.
A comprehensive set of keypunching instructions for each of the
AEROS forms is provided in Section 4. It should be noted that each
reporting activity is responsible for punching its own data.
Section 5 is "Open," and may be used for future expansion of this
Volume.
The flow of information into and out of NADB and the Regional Office
is detailed in Section 6 with instructions for transmitting data to NADB.
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The importance of accurate data to the proper functioning of the
AEROS system cannot be overemphasized. To ensure the highest degree of
accuracy, an extensive data auditing system has been developed. Section
7 details the processes involved in the detection and resolution of data
errors.
Sections and chapters of this document have been arranged in a format
that permits easy and convenient replacement of material as information
concerning AEROS is published and distributed. To speed dissemination of
AEROS information, sections or chapters that contain new data will be
issued - separate from the parent report - whenever they are revised.
To facilitate the addition of future materials, the punched, loose-
leaf format was selected. This approach permits the document to be placed
in a three-ring binder or to be secured by rings, rivets, or other fasten-
ers; future supplements or revisions can then be easily inserted. The
upper right-hand corner of each page of the document bears a notation
that indicates the date the information was_issued.
At the time of the first printing of this Volume, work is underway
on chapters for the Hazardous and Trace Emissions System (HATREMS).
Section 2, Form Description, will include Chapter 2.6, Section 3, Form
Preparation, will include Chapter 3.6, and Section 4, Keypunching, will
include Chapter 4.6 on HATREMS. When completed, these chapters will be
issued via regular update procedures to be inserted in this Volume.
Future supplements or revisions will be distributed in the same
manner as this parent document.
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The instructions contained in this volume are sufficient to enable
the user to deal competently with normal AEROS data input preparation.
Any questions which may arise or suggestions for improvement due to situa-
tions or circumstances not covered by these instructions should be
addressed to:
Chief, Requests and Information Section
National Air Data Branch
Office of Air Quality Planning and Standards
Office of Air and Waste Management
Environmental Protection Agency
Research Triangle Park, North Carolina 27711
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The Prea Source Input Form (Fiaure 2.1.1-a) is divided into seven
major sections with a aroup of spaces at the top of the form provided
for identification codes. The major sections are:
1. /Vea Identification
2. Total Fmissions Fstitnates
3. Stationary Sources Fuel Use (Residential Fuel, Commercial and
Institutional Fuel, and Industrial Fuel)
A. Solid Waste Pisposal Operations (On-Site Incineration end Open
Burning)
5. Pasoline and Diesel Fuel l!se
6. Miscellaneous Sources
7. Comments
8. Space for fodina Hand Calculated Fmissions and Comments.
Since these major divisions sometimes span more than one section of the
form, instructions will be provided by the major topics outlined above
rather than section by section.
The aroup of spaces at the top of the form when filled in, provide
an identification code number for the area under study. These spaces
must be completed on every form filled in. t'nder certain circumstances,
some portions of the remainder of the form nay be left blank, but this
identification code must be entered on every -Form.
Fach major section of the form is divided into "fields," each
defined bv vertical lines extendino above the space numbers. For
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example, in Section 1, spaces 10-11 represent the field for the "Year of
Record;" in Section 5, spaces 10-16 represent the field for "Dirt Roads
Traveled." Each field has a "field heading," describing the information
to be entered. In some cases, several fields are grouped under an over-
all heading, e.g., "SIP Emissions Estimates (10? tons/yr)." These spaces,
however, are broken down into 5 fields, one for each major pollutant.
Spaces 79-80 of all sections must he coded with the proper symbols
on all forms. Space 78 contains a computer action code from Table A-4,
Volume V, 3.10.0. For initial submissions of data for a county, this
code must be the letter 'A'. However, if a chanae or deletion of data
is being prepared for a county for which data have previously been sub-
mitted,, snace 78 should be coded with a T' or 'P', as appropriate, to
reflect the correct action. The T1 code allows a chanae to the existina
data in any field (except identification fields in spaces 1-9). TO wake
3, chance, simply code the correct data in the appropriate field and code
a T1 in space 78. For area sources the 'P1 code should be used only to
delete all the existina data for a countv. To do this, code a 'P' in
space 78 of section (card) 1. The 'P' symbol should not be used in space
78 of other sections. A 'P1 coded in space 78 of cards 7-1 is an error
and will cause cards to be rejected in the edit process. Space 79 con-
tains the letter '/*' to indicate that the data on this form refer to an
area source. Space 80 contains a card seouence number (1 through 7) to
indicate the section or card type. Spaces 79-80 will not be chanced.
Sections (cards) 1-f of the area source form must be completed for
each county. These sections contain the basic area source data which are
normally used to computer calculate the emissions for a county. In all
data fields, entries must be rioht justified. It is optional to leave
unused columns blank or to fill them with zeros. However, all key
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fields (spaces 1-9) must be completely filled in. Section 7 is an optional
item which may be used to manually override the computer calculated
emissions with hand calculated emissions and also to add emissions for
unique source categories not shown in sections 1-6. Detailed procedures
for use of this form are described in Section 3.1.1 of this volume.
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The NEDS point source form shown in Figure 2.1.2-a contains space
for seven separate cards for each point source. At least one form
should be completed for each point source. A point source is any
stationary source with a potential of emitting more than 100 tons
(90.7 metric tons) per year of any pollutant for which there is a nat-
ional standard. Reference is made to the legally worded definition
found in the Federal Register and/or the Code of Federal Regulations,
(40 CFR 51.7).
Also included in a broader definition of point sources are sources
included in a comprehensive permit or registration system already main-
tained by the agency, and/or sources for which a compliance schedule
exists.
Source data required on the coding form are needed for the following
reasons:
1. To locate the source geographically and to index it with respect
to county, state, city and AQCR.
2. To describe the process and operating conditions of the source
along with details on air pollution control equipment and
emission characteristics.
3. To calculate emissions of particulates, SOx, hydrocarbons, NOx,
and CO by means of current emission factors or available hard
data.
4. To provide input data for mathematically modeling the local air
quality; the modeling, in turn, allows an enforcing agency to
develop control strategies on a rational basis after evaluating
numerous combinations of possible alternatives.
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SECTION CHAF
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5. To ascertain the legal status of each point source in complying
with current pollution control regulations (I.e., allowable
emissions, compliance schedules, and variances).
The layout of the seven cards on the form is such that data least
likely to change are on the first cards, and data most likely to change
are the last cards at the bottom of the coding form. This arrangement
allows updating the point source data at a later time without rewriting
the entire form. Moreover, the system is designed to facilitate
recording of additional data that may be required. Such expansion as
the need arises is necessary in compiling and maintaining a comprehen-
sive inventory.
If a situation exists for a facility being coded that is not
discussed in the description and preparation sections, refer to Section
3.1.2, Special Cases, Procedures, or Instructions.
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The SOTDAT Form shown in Figure 2.3.1-a is used to record data from
source tests. The information is collected and recorded on an individual
run where all data pertain to that particular test run. All test results
on a particular run can be recorded for every pollutant sampled, measured,
and/or analyzed. The form contains four major categories of data, each of
which contains several data "fields."
1. Identification of plant and fuel data
Card A 1 records such information as geography, run date,
Source Classification Code (SCC), plant rates, and fuel data.
The fields of data contain basic identification of the test
run (plant I.D.'s being consistent with NEDS.)
2. Process stream parameters
Cards B (1-2) record process stream parameters such as
gas flow rate (volume and velocity), temperature, pressure,
composition, molecular weight, and particle size data.
3. Pollutant test results
Cards C (1-8) record pollutant test results and are the
most important part of the system.
4. Control device data
Cards D (1-9) contain all relevant control device information,
including type, pollutant(s) controlled, control efficiency(ies),
and certain design parameters.
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5. Comments
Card E is used to record comments. Any pertinent remarks can
(and should) be entered here, i.e., weather condition, plant
operation techniques, process upsets, etc.
In addition to the data fields themselves, other important infor-
mation that must appear on the form is:
Plant name, address, and telephone number (if not derived from
proprietary sources)
Name of person completing form
Date form prepared
Page number
Form number
These are further described in Section 3.3.1.
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CHAPTER
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1
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The SAROAD Site Identification Form (Figure 2.4.1-a) 1s prepared
in two separate operations. The left side of the form, front and back,
is completed by the field organizations, and the form Is submitted to
EPA. EPA personnel will enter the appropriate data codes on the right
side of the form, both front and back.
Great care must be taken to provide a complete description of the
sites (and their surroundings) at which data are gathered, and to
provide complete and accurate location data along with descriptions of
the sampling methods and analytical procedures employed. This inform-
ation will help to assure that data are not misinterpreted or
misunderstood.
A. supply of these forms should be printed and maintained by each
Regional Office (AEROS contact) and made available to users.
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CHAPTER
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1
DATE PAGE
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Form Completed By_
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
National Aerometric Data BanK
Research Triangle Park, N C 27711
SAROAD Site Identification Form
Date
-New I
Revised
D
TO BE COMPLETED BY THE REPORTING AGENCY
DO NOT WRITE HERE
State Area
Site
(A).
State
Project
2 3456 789
City Name (23 characters)
37'5" County Name (15 characters)
City Population (right justified)
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Time
Region Zone Action
ncmn
Longitude
Deg Mm. Sec
Latitude
Deg Mm. Sec.
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(B).
State Area
Site
Supporting Agency (61 characters)
Supporting Agency continued
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Agency Project SMSA Action
nmaiEn a
(C).
State Area Sue
Optional Comments that will help identify
? 3 4 6 6
the sampling site (132 characters)
Action
gency Project Actio
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State Area
Site
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Agency Project Action
n nu n
(EL
Abbreviated Site Address (25 characters)
State Area Site
am ~
OMB No 158 R0012
Approval expires 6/30/76
23 4567 89 10
Agency Project Action
n CD n
Fig 2.4.1-a. SAROAD Site ID Form.
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SAROAO Sit* Idmtifiution Form Icontinutd)
TO BE COMPLETED BY THE REPORTING AGENCY
(F)
H4 -54i Sampling S te Address (41 characters)
Add
Check the ONE N
major category that t
best describes the n
location of the w
sampling site rg
1.LZ] CENTER CITY ^
2. CD SUBURBAN
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3. n RURAL
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Specify
units .
Elevation of
Specify
units
ess, continued
ex! check the subcategory
at best describes the domi-
atmg influence on the sampler
ithm approximately a 1-mile
dius of the sampling site
_ 1 Industrial
2 Residential
__ 3 Commercial
_M Mobile
I] 1 Industrial
_| 2 Residential
j 3 Commercial
J4 Mobple
_ 1 Near urban
_ 3 Commercial
_ 4 Industrial
-J 5 None of the above
sampler above ground
DO NOT WRITE HERE
State Area Site
F| I II
Agency Pro ect
g m
Station Type
County Code
I J
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AOCR Number
et 8} «J
AOCR Population
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Elevation/ bf
72 JJ 74
Time
£levation/MSL Zone Action
m n n
7' 7fl 77 7B 79 tO
Elevation of sampler above rrean sea level
Circle pertinent time zone EASTERN CENTRAL
MOUNTAIN PACIFIC YUKON ALASKA BERING
HAWAII
Figure 2.4.1-a (continued). SAROAD Site ID Form.
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Form
SECTION
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CHAPTER
4
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DATE PAGE
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!
The SAROAD Hourly Data Form (Figure 2.4.2-a) 1s used for recording
data observed or averaged at intervals of less than 24 hours. For example,
It would be used for 2-hour coefficient of haze (COH) readings, and for
1-hour gaseous pollutant readings. For hourly data, two Hourly Data Forms
will be needed per month.
A supply of these forms should be printed and maintained by each
Regional Office (AEROS contact) and made available to users.
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SECTION
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CHAPTER SUBJECT
4 3
DATE PAGE
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The SAROAD Daily Data Form (Figure 2.4.3-a) 1s a month's record of
up to four different parameters observed at a common site over periods of
24 hours or longer. This form is useful for 24-hour hi-vol or gas bubbler
data that are observed daily, every third day, every sixth day, or on any
other random schedule. One form can be used for up to four parameters as
long as the site, time interval, year, month, and starting hour are the
same.
A supply of these forms should be printed and maintained by each
Regional Office (AEROS contact) and made available to users.
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Form
SECTION
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CHAPTER
4
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DATE PAGE
12/15/76 2
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
National Aerometric Data Bank
Research Triangle Park. N. C. 27711
SAROAD Daily Data Form
24-hour or greater sampling interval
OMB No. 158-R0012
Approval expnes 6/30/76
Agencv
City Name
S te Address
Day
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PARAMETER
Code
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SUBJECT SAROAD Composite
Data Form
SECTION
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CHAPTER
-a
SUBJECT
4
DATE PAGE
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The SAROAD Composite Data Form (Figure 2.4.4-a) is used for recording
those values resulting from analyses of a solution containinq a number of
individual samples that have been chemically combined or "composited."
In analyzing for the hi-vol narticulate fractions, only a portion of the
filter is available. On a small amount of the filter it is possible that
not enouah of a pollutant is present to be detected. By combining all
the filters for a month or Quarter, it is possible to determine a value
of the pollutant for that time period by analyzing the composite. A
sionificant savinas in manpower results from compositino. Since each
composite usually combines portions of 5 to 10 individual filters, analysis
of the composite provides an approximate value that in effect eliminates
the need for 5 to 10 analyses. The Composite Data Form is not meant to
supersede the Daily Data Form. Its use should be confined to those ap-
plications which will provide the areatest cost effectiveness in the
recording of data.
A supply of these forms should be printed and maintained by each
Regional Office (AEROS contact) and made available to users.
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SECTION CHAPTER SUBJECT
2 44
DATE PAGE
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Parameter Data Form
SECTION
2
CHAPTER SUBJECT
4 5
DATE PAGE
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The SAROAD Multiple-Parameter Tata Form (Figure 2.4.5-g) can be
used to record any data with a samplino interval of ?4 hours or areater;
its main advantage is that one form car accommodate 24 parameters. This
form can be used for recordina values when a hi-vol filter is analy2ed
for a number of sub-fractions. It is easy to store for later entries
if further analyses are to be nerformed in the future. For this pur-
pose, the form provides space to record a filter number (for cross-
reference) and air volume.
A supply of these forms should be printed and maintained by each
Peaional Office (AEPOS contact) and supplied to users.
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SAROAD Multiple-
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SECTION CHAPTER j SUBJECT
2 4 ! 5
DATE PAGE
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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
NATIONAL AEROMETRIC DATA BANK
RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK, N.C 27711
SAROAD MULTIPLE-PARAMETER DATA FORM
OMB No. 158 R0012
Approval Expires 6/30/76
STATE AREA SITE
2 3456789 10
AGENCY PRO JECTTI ME YEAR MONTH
D m n m CD
11 1213 14 "
DAY ST HR
CD LID
FILTER UMBER AM VOLUK PWTOJUTE
KTHOO UNITS PARAMETER CODE KTNOO UNITS DP
in iTi
(17 -*)
(H«l
(tt Ml
mn P»«AJKTER CODE KTMOO UNITS DP
(3130
(*7«)
(tl-M)
(7S71)
Figure 2.4.5-a. SAROAD Multiple-Parameter Data Form.
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Station Data Form
SECTION CHAf
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DATE
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>TER SUBJECT
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PAGE
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The SAROAD Multiple-Station Form (Figure 2.4.6-a) is designed for
recording data obtained at a sampling interval of 24 hours or greater
for one parameter for up to 12 different sampling sites. A control
agency operating a network of 30 dustfall buckets, for example, could
use three of these forms, as opposed to using thirty daily forms to
record a month's data.
A supply of these forms should be printed and maintained by each
Regional Office (AEROS contact) and provided to users.
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SAROAD Multiple-
Station Data Form
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SECTION CHAPTER SUBJECT
2 46
DATE PAGE
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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
NATIONAL AEROMETRIC DATA BANK
RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK, N.C. 27711
SAROAD MULTIPLE-STATION DATA FORM.
OMB No 158 ROOI2
A(,(.,e.ol E.p,... 4/30/74
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STATE AGENCY PROJECT TIME
m n CD n
23 * 56 7
PARAMETER OBSERVED
TIME INTERVAL
PARAMETER METHOD UNITS DP
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8 9 10 II 12 13 14 IS 16 17
YEAR MONTH
18 19 20 21
SITE ADDRESS A
SITE A
DAY
W (24-25)
,37-3.1
150-511
(63-64)
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START
HOUR
126-32)
(39-45)
(52-58)
(65-71)
AREA
SITE ADDRESS E
SITE
DAY
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(50-51)
(43-44)
ADDRESS G
START
HOUR
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(39-45)
(52-58)
(45-71)
AREA
SITE ADDRESS 1
SITE
DAY
1 1 1 (24-25)
(50-51)
(43-44)
ADDRESS K
START
HOUR AREA
(26-32)
(39-45)
(52-58)
(65-71)
SITE ADDRESS B
SITE
SITE ADDR
A [33-361
B (44-49)
c (59-62)
D (72-75)
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VALUE
SITE ADDRESS F
SITE
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G (59-421
H (72-75)
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SITE
SITE AOOF
1 (33-36)
J (46-49)
K (59-62)
L (72-75)
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VALUE
Figure 2.4.6-a. SAROAD Multiple-Station Data Form
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CHAPTER SUBJECT
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DATE PAGE
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The Data Quality Information Sheet for Air Pollution Agencies
(Figure 2.5.1-a) is used to record quality assurance information for
agencies. The sheet, which is on four pages, is divided into a section
with 15 questions for all agencies to complete and an optional section
with 8 questions to express agency opinion. One of these sheets would
be completed for each agency in the state.
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INTERIM
DATA OU/-LI1Y Ji.Ff'i I'ATIOr: Sin FT FOR
/'.IP I'PLlHTin1 AGENCIES
State
Agency I.D.
Year
(a) Mow inf.ny whole vear terns ras a quality
control progran been in force/
Where there has been a formalized nuality
control program, in the latest fiscal year
peri o<1 ,
(s) /"ppi'oxirate ly vliat percent of the agency's
hi'Uoet vas allocated to the ouality control
effort?
(c) For the above, is ther? ? rlescripticn of
the proqrcn plan available? (Y or I!)
(d) Stanstics? (V or f!)
(b) nualiiy control? (Y or f.1}
(c) Corputer progr?rTipy? (Y or N)
In the a.r ronitorma proqrsm operations are
data scPinles checked, as a recc^r.ary ?rd routine
step, in accordance vith stardc-rflized nroceaures?
(Y or r)
If VPS, is the rethod: (a) CoTp-terizer'7
29
30 31
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Figure 2. 5.1 -a. Data Quality Information Sheet for Air Pollution Aqencies.
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JTER SUBJECT
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D. In the air m.onitrrinq operation what number
of prisons sre assianect to review ell incoming
sanpi itn; da ta?
(i.e. 1 tnru t>; 9 ior nine or mure)
6. Is it a matcer of stirdnrd procedure that a ranking
ana krowlcclreab le officer of tlie aoency review and
approve all air oau, forms prior to remission
to FF'A? (Y or N)
7. Does the aoency each Quarter year submit to tPA
all air Sdi^'ling data utilizing the bAROAD
formai7 (Y or t.'j
8. Ib there a prucrclure description, flow diagram
or oth?i chart v.hich shows e complete data
seruciiO- frcm point of acquisition to point
of submission of data to EPA? ^Y or M)
9. How many tines are data manually transcrioed
in the aoove (8) sequence?
10. How is the actual transcription of values
accomi'l i shed?
(a) by number copyinq
(L-) hy number dictation
i,c) other, explain
1*8
11. Durino quarterly air ronitorintj operations estimate
the typical percent amount of sai.iple aata that is
rejected as invalid, and thus rot submitted to
CPA (exclude equipment downtime due to calibration
or maintenance).
12. As a matter of procedure are sir quality data
routinely published by the aqency? (Y or M)
13. How many monitoring sites are maintained
by tne ayency?
i4. is there a documented procedure for the investigation
of data anomalies? (Y or M
15. Are numberical computations routinely performed
on the collecteu data? (Y or f1)
52 53
55
56
Figure 2.5.1-a (continued). Data Quality Information Sheet for Air
Pollution Agencies.
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DATE
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>TER SUBJECT
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PAGE
4
Optional
Opinion Poll for f-uture EPA Planning
(Response by agency head o>" designated duality control officer)
1. In your opinion can a structured data quality control
pr-ir-ram be of value and benefit to overall agency
rjoalo? (Y or !J)
2. Estimate the percent of the overall program budget,
in your opinion, t'iat should appropriately be devoted
to a quality control program?
3. Rank the agency's current or most recent quality
control ptograni.
(a) very poor
(b) poor
(c) fair
(d) good
(e) superior
4. Order (rank as 1 . 2, 3, 4 - 1 = highest)the following
statements to reflect your opinion as to the factors that
would imorove the agency's data quality operations:
Better qualified personnel
Better instrumentation
Better laboratory facilities
Periodic audits of operating procedures or personnel
5. Similarly, order the statements to reflect the factor
that results in a source of error in procedures of
measurement of pollutants (i.e. 1-least ^greatest):
Calibration procedures
[•"ethod of analysis
Data reduction
Operator
Figure 2.5.1-a (continued). Data Quality Information Sheet
Pollution Agencies.
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C. Oraer thr statements to reflect the increasing innortance
of f<-c1ori tor oooo d; t:< quality: (i.e. l=nosi ii'portant,
to i-least important)
Personnel training
Periodic audits of operations
Use of control serplrs to test proficiency
(i.e. mobile sampler in parallel tc check
equipment sairpling of TSP)
Proper procedures fot raintenance and calibrations
of instruments
7. Rank the following poili'tents (i.e. l=rnost needed, to
6=least needed) to rcTlect where guidelines UP/' or
other) are i^ost needco for pollutant measurenent retnod:
TSP
J1C
CO
Oxidant
Is it your opinion tnet inspection, of ooerational ecanpr.ent
and operators, by other tnan aaency officicils i-culd result
in higher quality data? (Y or I!)
Figure 2.5.1-a (continued). Data Quality Information Sheet for Air
Pollution Aqencies.
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The Data Quality Information Sheet for Laboratories (Figure
2.5.2-a) is used to record quality assurance information for laboratories.
The sheet, which is on two pages, has a section for laboratory name,
address, city, and quality control officer and a section made up of 10
questions concerning laboratory quality assurance procedures. One of
these sheets would be completed for each laboratory in the state.
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(•ATA Ql'/'LITY Il\FOP!'A I ION SHEET FOP LABORATORIES
State Lab I.D.
Idboratiry btrrer ciicress or HO fox
(2s' characters} j5-s9
Year Month
c~Tiy \20~ characters)"
GU-7»
quality control officer for lai-cratory
(18 cnaiacters) 6-^3
1. If the laboratory performs furctions other than
the Analyses of air samples, estimate the percent
of time of analyses of air sarnies.
?.. Is a [rajority of lab ppuippsnt labelled according
to its last inspection aate and its due date for
cal itraticn? (V or i\)
3. HOVJ many persons does the laboratory employ for
the current fiscal year program?
4, Of the above, what number have attended formal
courses on the analyses of air pollutants?
5. For the above, rank the source of formal training
most freouent = 1, least = 6:
Federal government sponsored
State Government sponsored
(cc 2-5 same as anove)
Figure 2.5.2-a. Data Quality Information Sheet for Laboratories.
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College undergraduate degree program
Coil ere graduate degree procram
Professional, Training Association
and i:ther orgrni/etions
Othsf (i.e. CJT) spccity
6. hro hrr'erai reterepre rf'Tiods used: (Y or I1)
(a; Total buspei.ded particulars
(t'} Sulfur c'-ioxide
(c) !'itrof;rn dioyice
(dj Total oxiHant
(e) C'lroon r'cnoxide
(f) Total Hydrocarbons
i). /'re cnect'? P'<'? to detev;i,in? arithmetic errors
in calculaiars for ontoining concentretions7 (Y or r,1)
10. Is pprtor'.nnrc quality control data documented
in a bound I-O,;KV (Y or f,)
33
~
~
~
TT
~
TT6
Figure 2.5.2-a (continued). Data Quality Information Sheet
for Laboratories.
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CHAPTER
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The Data Quality Information Sheet for Air Pollution Sites (Figure
2.5.3-a) is used to record quality assurance information for each site.
The sheet, which is on two pages, contains spaces for the complete
SAROAD site I.D. and 13 questions on the activities at the site. One
of these sheets would be completed for each site operated by an agency.
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DATA QUALITY INFORMATION SHEET TOR
AJR POLLUTION SITES
State
Area
Site
agency operating sits
1 23 l| 5 6 > 8 9 1 C
Project Agency I.D.
1213 1 '-, 1 5 1 6
Year Month
1. Which of the following are monitored at this
site? (Y or N)
Total Suspended Participate
Oxi dan t
Non-methane Hydrocarbon
Carbon Monoxide
S00
2. A^e any other pollutants monitored at the site?
(Y or fj)
3. Is the power supoly voltage to the instruments
regulated? (Y or N)
4. Are manuals for every nionicorinn instrument
readily available at the location of the
saripl ing site? (Y or !1)
5. Are reference materials, such as handbooks,
guidelines, and operating manuals available? (Y or N)
17 18
13 ?0
Figure 2.5.3-a. Data Quality Information Sheet for Air Pollution Sites,
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6. Is a logbook kept for the site? (Y or tl)
If yes, (?) Does it contain information regarding
calibration (Y or N)?
(b) Are daily entries made? (Y or N)
(c) Is an attempt rede to record all events
which fi'.ight iir.'luc.ice data quality? (Y or N)
7. The data acquisition systen is:
(a) Completely automated
(b) Sei'ii -automated
(c) Manual
8. If some portion of the system is not automated, are
preprinted forms in use for recording data? (Y or N)
9. Are spot checks conducted to detect errors in manual
transcription of data? (Y or N)
10. On the average, how often are rotameters cleaned?
(a) Once when installed
(b) Monthly
(c) Quarterly
(d) Annually
(e) Less frequent than annually
11. Have any of the current site operators attended courses
dealing" with air pollution instrumentation7 (Y or N)
12. How many years has the site been in operation at its
present location? (whole years)
13 Are all devices which are factory calibrated labelled _
with date of last calibration and date when recalibration
is due? ( Y or ti)
31
35
39
Figure 2.5.3-a (continued). Data Quality Information Sheet
for Air Pollution Sites.
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The Data Quality Information Sheets for Total Suspended Particulate
Measurement (Figure 2.5.4-a), S02 (Figure 2.5.4-b), N02 (Figure 2.5.4-c),
CO (Figure 2.5.4-d), and Photochemical Oxidants (Figure 2.5.4-e) are
used to record quality assurance information for individual pollutants.
The sheet, which is on two pages for each pollutant, contains space for
entering the SAROAD site ID and space to answer questions specific to
each pollutant. For S02 and NCL, a separate set of questions are
answered depending on whether the sampling method is a continuous
instrument or a gas bubbler. For particulate, the questions apply only
to Hi-Vol samplers, and for CO and 0 the questions apply only to
A *
continuous instruments. One of these sheets would be completed for
each pollutant monitored at each site.
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Stale
Area
Site
Agency
I5-
"3 '(56 7"
Project Year
8910 11
Month Lab I.D.
T7 T3
3. Print brand na>i-? and model number of sampler
used to mom tor ISP at the site.
IT IT "IT TT \
sampler brand
(20 characters) ^7-46
Is a second sampler available or presently
vi use at the sit»? (Y or i!)
4. Are the filcerc, checked randomly for surface
alkalinity? (Y or N)
5. Are the filters visually inspected for
imperfection? (Y or U)
6. Are filters conditioned before initial and
final i/ei'jhimj? (Y or N)
7. At o envelopes or folders in use for transporting
fil Lers? (Y o>- N)
model no"! (10 characters)
47-56
-57
9. If the answer to fG is yes, using the equation below
"hat is the estimated average percent of change in
the flow rates? Use the equation
100 (Q--Q,:) = percent change (a) Less than I0f=
1 f (b) 10-20:^
" (c) greater than 20%
6T
Figure 2.5.4-a. Data Quality Information Sheet, Particulates.
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(a) once when first purchased
(b) once '..'i.j'i pjrchi ced in'.'ii after every
sa ''ol f i" riorti f i cat ion
fc) onco '. ''•'< "jrcii.'- .(' then at rcqulrr
l ntst'\ c ; s ;,MP rur i l c-r
13. What is the approxinate tn,,o dolav between sample
collection and final weighing? (answer in days)
Figure 2.5,4-a (cont.)- Data Quality Information Sheet, Particulates.
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DATA QUALITY INFORMATION SHEET FOR
S02 MEASUREMENT
State
Area
Site Agency
T~ 7~ T~
Project
Year
Month
To" TT
Lab I.D.
TT TT
TT TT
IT TT
TF H
1. Preprinted parameter code should correspond
to {hat found in the SAROAD coding manual
2. Enter method code from SAROAD coding manual.
42401
7TT 2T 2T 2T 2^
3. Print brand name and model number of sampler
used to monitor SO, at the site.
sampler brand
(20 characters] 27-46
model number (10 characters)
47-56
? r ET~
Is a second sampler available or presently in
use at the site? (Y or N)
4. Enter measured minimum detectable concentration for
the main sampler in ppm. Note that decimal point
occurs in the first blank. s
5. Are spot checks randomly conducted using control samples
to audit the performance of the entire system? (Y or N)
6. Are calculations or estimates made of the precision
of the results in order to put bounds on the reported
data, i.e. .08 + .008 ppm? (Y or N) ^
FOR CONTINUOUS SAMPLERS ONLY
7. Enter the letter corresoonding to the statenent
below which most closely estimates the frequency
of zero and span calibrations?
(a) daily
(b) every 2-3 days
(c) weekly
(d) less than weekly 65
(e) not possible
Figure 2.5.4-b. Data Quality Information Sheet, S0?.
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8. Enter the letter corresponding to the statement
Lie lew '.:h'rh i.ost, close!" estimates the frequency
of ™l tipj', ni calibration;.
(a) bv.'ceUy
(b) Monthly
(c) ci'urierly
Id) lei.' than quarterly
(e) never
9. Is a loqbook maintained ro-' the analyzer? (Y or N)
10. Are suot cdrcl-s made to ossess the data reduction
errors? (Y or fi)
12. Are SOo peimoation tubes used? ( Y or N)
If yes, are repeated permeation rate determinations
made? (Y or H)
13. If S00 perfection tubes are used, how are they cal ibrated?
a) national Bureau of Standards
b) Factory
c) In-house
69
To"
TT
FOR BUBBLER SAMPLERS ONLY
14. Is sanplina train routinely checked for leaks?
(Y or N)
How often? a) once a week
b) once a month
c) once a quarter
15. Is flow controlled by limited orifice? (Y or N)
1C. Is limited orifice calibrated a) on site
b) in laboratory
17. Are v/orking < tendards prcoared the seine day
that sapnlc-b aie analyzed7 (Y or ,!)
18. Are calibrations curves run on the same clay
as the sawple analysis? (Y or N)
7b
Figure 2.5.4-b (cont.). Data Quality Information Sheet, S02-
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DATA QUALITY CONTROL INFORMATION SHEET FOR
NO, MEASUREMENT
£_
State Area
Site Agency
Project
Year
'•ionth Lao ID
TT Ti'
1. Preprinted parameter code should correspond
to that found in the SAROAD coding manual.
2. Enter method code from SAROAD coding manual.
3. Print brand name and model number of sampler
used to monitor NO, at the site.
sampler brand
(20 characters) 27-4G
model no. (10 characters)
47-56
Is a second sampler available or presently
in use at the site? (Y or K)
4. Enter measured minimuir datectable concentration for
the main sampler in ppm. Note that decomal point
occurs in the first blank.
5. Are permeation tubes used for calibration? (Y or N)
If yes.are repeated permeation rate determinations
made? (Y or N)
6. Are spot checks conducted randomly using control
samples to audit the performance of the entire
system? (Y or N)
7. Are any calculations or estimates made of the precision
of the results to put bounds on reported data, i.e.
.05 + .002 ppm? (Y or N)
FOR BUBBLER SAMPLERS ONLY
8. Is sampling train routinely checked for leaks? (Y or N)
How often? a) once a week
b) once a month
c) once a quarter
65
66
67
Figure 2.5.4-c. Data Quality Information Sheet, NO-.
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9. Is flow controlled by limited orifice? (Y or ii)
10. Is limited orifice calibrated a) on site
b) in laboratory
11. Enter the letter corresponding Lo the statement
below which most closely estimates the frequency
of zero and span calibrations:
a) daily
b) every 2-3 days
c) weekly
d) 1 ess than week! •/
e) not possible
12. Enter the letter corresponding to the statement
below which most closely estimates the frequency
of multipoint calibrations:
a) biweekly
b) monthly
c) quarterly
d) less often than quarterly
e) never
13. Is a logbook maintained for the analyzer to include
calibration data, downtime, and consents? (Y or N)
14. Are spot checks made to assess das? reduction
errors? (Y or N)
Figure 2.5.4-c (cont.). Data Quality Information Sheet,
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State
Area
Site Aqeni'
Project Year ,'lonth Lab 1.0
12 :;
TT
2. Enter method code from SAROAD coding manual.
3. Print brand IUIIIG and model number of sampler
used to monitor CO at the site.
sampler brcnd
(20 characters) 27-46
Is a second si'.ilfr available or presently
in use ?'t {nc site? (Y or N)
7. Is strip chev"t data regularly spot-checked
for data reduction errors? (Y or N)
57
"FT
55
8. Enter the letter corresponding to the statement
bslow wnich post closely estimates the frequency
of zero and span calibrations:
a) daily 66
b) every 2-3 days
c) weekly
d) less ihan weekly
e) never
Figure 2.5.4-d. Data Quality Information Sheet, CO.
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10.
11.
r.nt^r the letter corresponding to the statement
below v/hicn n'ost closely estimates the frequency
unit! pc"; nl c a ! ib rations :
Is a logbook -••lintained for the analyzer to include
calibration da,.a, downtime, and comments? (Y or N)
Are spot checks randomly conducted using control
samples to audit the performance of the entire
system? (Y or N)
•57
68
69
70
80
Figure 2.5.4-d (cont.). Data Quality Information Sheet, Co.
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DATA QUALITY CONTROL INFORMATION SHCET
FOR PHOTOCHEMICAL OXIDANT MEASUREMENT
State
Area
23 4567
Project Year
Site Agency
Month
Lab I.D.
1. Fv-"1 .Tinted parameter code should correspond
to tnat found in the SAROAD coding manual.
2. Enter method code from SAROAD coding manual
3. Print brand name and model number of sampler
used to monitor oxidants at the site.
1213 1 it 1 3 1C, 17 1C 19
_
20 21 22 22 /it
sampler brand
(20 characters) 27-46
model no.
(10 characters) 47-56
Is a second sampler available or presently
in Ube at the site? (Y or N)
4. Enter measured minimum detectable concentration
for the main sampler in ppm. Note that the decimal
point occurs in the first blank.
5. Enter the letter corresponding to the statement
belcw which is the best estimate of the frequency
of ozone source calibration:
a) more frequently than analyzer
b) at same time as analyzer
c) less frequently than analyzer
6. Are any calculations or estimates made of the precision
of the results in order to put bounds on the reported
data, i.e. .01 +_ .001 ppm? (Y or N)
7. Are soot checks conducted randomly using control samples
to audit the performance of the entire system? (Y or N)
Figure 2.5.4-e. Data Quality Information Sheet, Ox.
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FOR CONTINUOUS SAMPLERS O'iLY
80
Figure 2.5.4-e (cont.)- Data Quality Information Sheet,
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Data to be input to the various AEROS Systems comes from a wide variety
of sources and covers a full range of technical parameters. Certain basic
conventions exist relating to the coding of aerometric data into the systems.
These conventions and guidelines are presented below in summarized form.
All collected data must be reduced to standard formats to allow for the
most economical and efficient methods of conversion to machine readable media.
There are several forms specified for the recording of AEROS data. The
data thus recorded will be converted into machine readable media as input
to AEROS. Because a high proportion of ADP reporting errors are attributable
to erroneous input data, it is essential that the highest degree of accuracy
be maintained throughout the recording process.
The preparation of data for computer processing entails the use of certain
specialized conventions and terminology. The more common ones, and those that
are referenced throughout the detailed forms preparation instructions, are as
follows:
TERM
Left justify
DESCRIPTION
The first or left-most data character is entered
in the left-most position of the specified field
Entry of data continues from left to right until
the field is full or all data have been entered.
Any character spaces on the form remaining un-
filled are left blank unless the instructions
for the field specify otherwise.
Contact - Personal
62
L
63
64
^
65
66
5
67
M
68
/
69
7
70
H
71
72
73
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TERM
Right justify
DESCRIPTION
The last or right-most data character is entered
in the right-most position of the specified field.
Entry of data continues from right to left until
the field is full or all data have been entered.
Any character spaces on the form remaining un-
filled are left blank, unless the instructions
for the field specify otherwise.
Particu
31
32
33
34
ate
35
/
36
3
37
1
Leading zeros
When specified, numeric zeros are entoro.l in
all spaces in the specified field to the lefL
of the first significant data character.
MOX
45
t
46
i
47
48
4
n
i
50
1
51
3
Low order
position
Right-most character position of a field.
CO
59
60
61
62
63
64
65
j
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In the interest of legibility and as an aid to accuracy in the recording
of data, all entries on forms should be made in block capital letters. The
use of punctuation marks should be kept to a minimum and certain character
conventions, as noted below, should be followed.
Character
Written As
O
I
L
Description
Numeral zero
Letter "Oh"
Numeral one
Letter "L"
Numeral two
Letter "Zee"
Instructions for completing each form are quite specific. Please follow
all instructions exactly. The data entered on the coding form is the data
that will be punched into a computer card - no more, or less.
No data may be entered in a field except that which the
heading specified.
Data field headings are absolute and may not be altered.
Original forms only will be submitted. No xerox copies.
No notes will be written on the face of the form.
Only specified alphabetic or numeric characters are allowed
to be entered on the form.
No unusual marks will be made.
Blanks equal no data or invalid data (prohibited where indicated).
0000 equals data readings below minimum detectable (SAROAD).
0000, 0000, 0000 is an acceptable entry to indicate a series of
readings below minimum detectable.
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Strict adherence to these instructions will materially reduce the
incidence of data error.
Any questions in connection with the use of these forms should be
addressed to
Monitoring and Data Analysis Division
National Air Data Branch (MD-14)
Research Triangle Park, MC 27711
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Emissions from sources too small or too difficult to be surveyed
individually are reported collectively as "area sources." The object
of area source calculation is to obtain as accurate an estimate as
possible of this collective contribution to total emissions. In the
NEDS Area Source format, each county or county equivalent (parish, census
division, independent city, etc., for states where counties are not used)
represents the smallest region for which area source emissions are calcu-
lated.
This chapter presents the techniques to be used both for estimating
area source quantities and for completing the Area Source Input Form
shown in Figure 3.1.1-a. The description for each area source discusses
the data collection methods that are used to obtain area source totals,
and states how to fill out the area source coding form and how to
apportion the county totals to the proper source categories.
At present there are no EPA requirements for state submittal of
area source emissions data in the NEDS area source format. The National
Air Data Branch (NADB) serves as the chief originator and verifier of
the data in the NEDS area source data bank. NADB welcomes voluntary
submittal by state and local agencies of area source data that are an
improvement over the data generated internally. Originally the data
incorporated into the NEDS area source data bank were collected according
to the procedures outlined in Chapter 5, APTD-1135. This work was
accomplished by in-house NADB efforts and NADB contractors and produced
data that were representative of the years 1969 to 1971. Subsequently
all of these data have been updated through in-house efforts to a common
year of record, 1972.
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For future maintenance of the area source data base, NADB plans an
annual update of the area source data. This update is to be completed by
the second May following the calendar year for which the data were col-
lected. For instance, in May 1976, the data base is scheduled to be up-
dated to reflect calendar year 1974. This time lag is necessitated
because publications reauired to perform the update are not available
until late in the year. To simplify the updatina orocedure, the metho-
dology for reporting data is beino comnuterized for a number of area
source categories. Computerized methods are developed for reporting area
source residential, commercial-institutional, and industrial use of coal,
oil, natural qas, and LPR; highway use of oasoline and diesel fuel; rail-
road fuel use; off-highway fuel use; vessel fuel use; and for estimating
total oasoline consumption and oraanic solvent use.
In addition to the computerized effort, data have been collected
for area source categories from where data in NEDS «'ere previously
missing or incomplete. These categories include forest wildfires,
slash and prescribed burning, agricultural burning, unpaved roads
and airstrips, agricultural land tilling, and heavy construction sites.
New emission factors have been developed for these categories. These
data will be incorporated into the data bank at the time of the 1973
update. For the remaining categories, MADR will update the data
rranually using in-house personnel.
PROCEDURES FOR STATE/LOCAL AGENCY DATA SUBMITTALS
NADB recognizes that in certain cases state and local agencies,
through their specific knowledge of local situations, can provide more
accurate area source data than those determined by ^!ADB. Therefore, in
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order to improve the ouality of the data base, such data submittals are
encouraged. To avoid unnecessary duplication of effort, state and local
agencies contemplating such data submittals should be aware of the NADB
programs for reporting area source data. It is not worth the effort in-
volved for a state or local agency to prepare area source data that are
inferior to or duplicate the data prepared by NADB. It is very helpful,
however, for state and local agencies to submit data which will improve
upon or supplement the data Generated by NADB. It is asked that the
following guidelines be followed when submitting area source data:
1. The data must be submitted in the standard NFDS area source
format, either on coding forms, punched cards, or card image
tape.
2. Data from state/local agencies should be submitted to the appro-
priate FPA Regional Office, which, in turn, will forward the data
to NADB.
3. If necessary, appropriate documentation should accompany the data
to indicate the source of the data and how the data were derived.
There are numerous reasons for reguiring documentation to accompany
the data. First, MADE must have some criteria to determine whether the
data submitted are in fact an improvement over the existing NADB data.
Second, NADB must be able to answer Questions concerning the data base.
If no references are available, NADB can only refer the Questioner to the
agency that supplied the data. In addition, NADB is interested in identi-
fying new sources of information which may be useful for refinement of the
present methods for reporting area source data. The documentation does not
need to be extensive. If the area source data are calculated based on other
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data, include a sample calculation to show the method for deriving the
area source data. It is not necessary to submit extensive sheets of
calculations or all the intermediate data used in calculations, since
determination of the method used to derive the data is the prime con-
sideration.
SUGGESTED DIRECTION FOR STATE/LOCAL DATA COLLECTION
It is suggested that state or local agencies devote their efforts
in the direction of providing data for source categories not covered by
the ^ADB computerized techniaues. In many cases, however, improvements
can be made to the data provided by the computerized technigues by con-
tacting local fuel dealers to determine local fuel consumption or con-
ducting surveys of organic solvent users. He anticipate that more im-
provement in the overall duality of the data could be obtained through
local input into such categories as solid waste burnina or measurement
of vehicle miles.
The following sections, which cover the procedures for codinq and
collection of area source data for the NEDS, emphasize the aeneral tech-
nigues which may be used by a state or local agency to make improvements
upon the area source data prepared by NADB. It is not intended that the
methods discussed therein represent a complete list of all methods which
may be used for the collection of area source data. Other sources of data
known to state and local agencies may be excellent sources of information.
Use of other data sources is encouraoed if such use will provide more
accurate, detailed data than could be obtained through the standard tech-
nioues. Use of all such techniaues should be properly documented, however,
according to the criteria previously noted.
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Finally, the following sections also briefly describe the methods
used by NADB for area source data preparation so that state and local
agencies can evaluate the data and decide which source categories can
be improved through their own efforts. A detailed description of the
NADB area source methodology is given in AEROS Manual Volume IV, the NADB
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Internal Operations Manual. Certain portions of the methodology are
also discussed in the various references cited in the following sections.
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GENERAL CODING REQUIREMENTS
The following sections specify proper procedures for coding of
information into the Area Source Input Form. See Section 2.1.1 for
a description of the form.
CODING PROCEDURES FOR IDENTIFICATION SPACES
The group of spaces at the top of the form, when filled in, provides
an identification code number for the area under study. These spaces
must be completed on every form filled in. I'nder certain circumstances,
some portions of the remainder of the form may be left blank, but this
identification code must be entered on every form. No blanks are allowed
in any identification space.
CODING PROCEDURES FOR DATA FIELDS
Each major section of the form is divided into "fields," each de-
fined by vertical lines extending above the space numbers. For example,
in Section 1, spaces 10-11 represent the field for the "Year of Record,"
in Section 5, spaces 10-16 represent the field for "Dirt Poads Traveled."
Each field has a "Field heading," describing the information to be entered.
In some cases, several fields are arouped under an overall heading. For
example, Section 1, spaces 12-34 bear the heading ''SIP Emissions Estimates.'
These spaces, however, are broken down into five fields, one for each
major pollutant.
All fields, with the exception of comments and action code, are to
be coded with numeric characters only. Comments (spaces 10-77, section 6,
and spaces 44-77, card 7) may contain either alphabetical or numeric
characters. Action codes (space 78 of all sections) should be coded only
with the appropriate alphabetical character. Entries in all numeric only
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fields must be right justified. Decimal points may not be inserted
in any numeric field. Only those pre-printed decimal locations for
sulfur and ash content data (spaces 35-48, section one) may be used.
A zero in any field will be interpreted as an actual data value of
zero. If source activity is unknown, but not zero, leave the field
spaces blank.
CODING OF ACTION CODES
Spaces 78-80 of all sections must be coded with the proper symbols
on all forms. Space 78 contains an entry from the computer Update
Action code table in Volume V, Section 3.10.0. For initial submission
of data for a county, this code will be the letter "A." However, if a
change or deletion of data is being prepared for a county for which
data have previously been submitted, space 78 will be coded as a "C"
or "D," as appropriate, to reflect the correct action.
This "C" code allows a chanqe to the existing data in any Field
(except identification Fields in spaces 1-9) To make a change, simply
code the correct data in the appropriate Field and code a "C" in space
78. Nearly all area source data submittals should use the "C" action
code.
For area sources the "D" code should be used only to delete all
the existing data for a county. To do this code a "D" in spaces 78
of section (card) 1. The "D" symbol should not be used in space 78 of
the other sections.
Space 79 contains the letter "A" to indicate that the data on this
form refer to an area source. Space 80 contains a card sequence number
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(1 through 7) to indicate the section or card type. Spaces 79-80 will
not be changed. Sections (cards) 1-6 contain the basic area source
data. All cards must have the basic identification spaces 1-9 completed.
In addition spaces 78-80 of each section 1-6 must be completed. Section
7 is optional and does not need to be completed for each county.
USE OF PROPER AREA SOURCE FORMAT
The NEDS area source format shown in Figure 3.1.1-a is a redesign
of an earlier area source form which is illustrated in Guide for Compiling
a Comprehensive Emission Inventory (APTD-1135). The form shown in
APTD-1135 has been replaced by the form shown in Figure 3.1.1-a. All
submittals of area source data for NEDS should be in the format of Figure
3.1.1-a, although the old format can be used in special cases.
REFERENCES AND CODE TABLES
Volume V contains code tables which are used for completing certain
portions of the area source form. In addition, several references are
required for other fields. These references are listed at the end of the
chapter and are cited by number throughout the instructions.
DATA COLLECTION AND CODING METHODOLOGY
AREA IDENTIFICATION DATA
State (Spaces 1-2). Enter the two-diqit code for the state within
which the county is located. The District of Columbia, Puerto Rico,
American Samoa, Guam, and the Virgin Islands are considered "states"
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for coding purposes. These codes are listed in the State Code Table
in Volume V, Section 2.1.0.3 Note: For state codes 01-09, be sure to
include the zero.
County (Spaces 3-6). Enter the four-digit code for the county,
census division (Alaska), air pollution control district (Massachusetts)
or parish (Louisiana). The county identification codes are listed in
Volume V, Section 2.2.0. Note that in Volume V, Section 2.2.0 asterisks
distinguish counties or county equivalents from cities and towns. There
are a few cities in the U.S. that are considered independent entities.
In such cases, enter the City Code from Volume V, Section 2.2.0. Also,
a complete listing of the independent cities which are treated as county
equivalents is given in Volume V, Section 2.6.0.
Air Quality Control Region (AQCR) (Spaces 7-9). Enter the three-
digit code number for the appropriate AQCR within which the county (or
city) is located. These codes are provided in Volume V, Section 2.4.0.
Be sure to enter all three digits, including zeros, as appropriate. For
counties that are contained in more than one AQCR, only one NEDS record
for area source data is maintained at present (i.e., only one area source
form is completed for each county regardless of how many AQCR's it is in).
To determine the proper AQCR code for these "split" counties, enter the
code for the AQCR in which the majority of the population of the county is
located.
Year of Record (Section 1, Spaces 10-11). Enter the last two digits
of the calendar year that information on the Area Source Input Form repre-
sents. Do not enter the year that the area source form was coded. Space
for this information is provided in the upper right-hand corner of the
form.
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Population Code (Section 3, Space 77). Enter a one-digit code
from Volume V, Section 3.15.0, that corresponds to the percent of
urban population for the county. The urban-rural population break-
down for determining this percentage is provided in the 1970 Census
of Population.
SIP Emission Estimates (Section 1, Spaces 12-34). These spaces
are provided to record emission estimates, in hundreds of tons per
year, for each of the five major pollutants (particulates, sulfur
oxides, nitrogen dioxide, hydrocarbons, and carbon monoxide) from
the state's implementation plan emission inventory. Five spaces are
allotted for each pollutant except NOV and SO , for which only four
X A
spaces are available. Be sure to complete all spaces, including lead-
ing zeros where necessary. Do not enter new, hand-calculated emission
estimates in these spaces. They are provided only to maintain a record
of the emission estimates for area sources originally made for state
SIP's.
FUEL PARAMETERS
These data are required in order to calculate emissions of particu-
lates and sulfur oxides from stationary source fuel use.
Sulfur Content (Section 1, Spaces 35-42). Enter the percent of
sulfur content for each of the four types of fuels (anthracite coal,
bituminous coal, distillate oil, and residual oil). The figures entered
should be weighted averages for the fuels consumed by area sources. For
example, if data for bituminous coal sulfur contents and fuel consumption
totals by source category are available, weighted averages should be com-
puted as follows:
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Residential: 1000 tons, 1.4 percent sulfur
Commercial-Institutional: 500 tons, 1.6 percent sulfur
Industrial: 1500 tons, 2.0 percent sulfur
then the weighted average sulfur content is calculated as follows:
1000 x 1.4 = 1400
500 x 1.6 = 800
1500 x 2.0 = 3000
3000
5200
Average sulfur content =
5200
= 1.73 percent
Some areas have regulations limiting the sulfur content of fuels.
If, for instance, no bituminous coal with a sulfur content of more than
1.5 percent can be burned in the area, and if it is known that no signifi-
cant amount of coal with a sulfur content of less than 1.5 percent is
burned, then the weighted average sulfur content for bituminous coal
can be assumed to be 1.5 percent. Figures entered on the form must
represent the fuel that is actually being used, not the fuel that is
supposed to be used or that will be used at some time in the future.
To determine sulfur contents for fuel oil, it is recommended that
the data from Bureau of Mines publications be used. These average sul-
fur contents should then be checked against the sulfur in fuel regula-
tions in the various areas. Where the data are available, it is
recommended that sulfur content information available from local agencies
be considered in addition to the literature sources. Some agencies
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conduct fuel registration programs which may be a valuable source of
data. Supplemented with information from local fuel dealers and
suppliers, such data may provide a good indication of fuel sulfur
contents appropriate for area source consumers. The following syste-
matic procedure may he used:
1. Make a summary of sulfur content data for fuel oils by grades
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from the Bureau of Mines publication entitled Burner Fuel Oils.
2. Calculate annual weighted averages of sulfur content for
residual oil, based on the December issue of the Bureau of Mines
publication entitled Fuel Oils by Sulfur Content.
3. Summarize the sulfur in fuel reoulations by state, and within the
state by area if this is applicable.
4. Survey local and state air pollution agencies for actual sulfur
in fuel oil data for the counties under their jurisdiction.
5. If adequate results are available from Step 4, use these.
6. Otherwise, use the results of Ste^ 1 for the sulfur content of
distillate oil.
7. Combine the information obtained for residual oil in Steps, 1,
2, and 3 to decide on the most appropriate sulfur content to
use for residual oil.
Data on sulfur in fuel oil from point sources should be used with
caution for determination of area source sulfur contents. Large sources
may blend different qrades of oil in order to comply with sulfur oxide
emission limitations. Such blends of fuel oil may not be typical of the
fuel oil used by area sources.
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Sulfur content of anthracite coal doe lot vary considerably,
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with values of 0.5 to 1.0 percent typical. '" A value of 0.7 percent
is usually assumed for area sources by NADB. For bituminous coal, data
for coal used by point sources, literature data, local dealers, and
sulfur-limitations regulations should be consulted to determine the
appropriate values. To use literature data, consult Reference 10,
which gives the origins of coal that is distributed to each state.
From References 8, 9, and 11 or from other data, sulfur contents of
coal from each district of origin can be estimated. The shipments data
can then be used to determine weighted average sulfur contents for the
coal consumed in each state. These averages may be assumed appropriate
for area source bituminous coal use, if necessary. Pue to the wide
variation in sulfur contents of bituminous coal, such averages may
still not be too accurate for counties or smaller areas. Therefore,
data from local dealers and point sources should not be used if any
other means to judge the correct sulfur contents are available.
Ash Content (Section 1, Spaces 43-48). Enter the weighted averages
of ash content for anthracite coal and bituminous coal to the nearest
tenth of one percent. Follow instructions for sulfur content to deter-
mine weighted averages. For anthracite coal ash contents of 10 to 16
are the usual range, with 11 percent being a typical value. To deter-
mine ash contents for bituminous coal, the same general procedures and
references discussed for sulfur content determination may be used.
STATIONARY SOURCE FUEL CONSUMPTION
The quantity of various types of fuel consumed by each source cate-
gory (residential, commercial-institutional, and industrial) will be
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entered in these fields. Collectively these three categories account
for all stationary fuel combustion activity not usually reported as
point sources.
To complete the area source form, the county fuel consumption totals
must be assigned to the proper source categories. If fuel dealers furnish
county totals by source category, no problems are involved; but if only
county sales totals can be obtained from fuel dealers or if Bureau of
Mines data must be used, then apportioning techniques are required.
SOURCE CATEGORIES
1. Residential Fuel (Section 1, Spaces 49-77). The residential
category includes all residential dwellings in structures of fewer than
20 units. For a simple determination of residential fuel use, state
totals for residential fuel use can be apportioned to counties by the
number of dwelling units using each fuel per county. Dwelling unit
information is available from the 1970 Census of Housing
be applied according to the following formula:
12
and should
County residential fuel total = State residential
fuel total x county dwelling units
ruei total x state dwelling units
The county and state dwelling units above refer to the number of
dwelling units using each type of fuel for space heating.
2. Commercial-Institutional Fuel (Section 2, Spaces 10-35).
Commercial-institutional establishments are defined by SIC groups
50-99,
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including retail and wholesale stores, schools, hospitals,
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government buildings, other public buildings, and apartment complexes
with more than twenty units per structure. State fuel totals for this
source category can best be apportioned to counties according to popu-
c
lation, as given in the 1970 Census of Population.
Count, fUe, tot,, - State f», tota, x
3. Industrial Fuels (Section 2, Spaces 36-73). The industrial
category (establishments defined by SIC groups 20-39) includes all
manufacturing industries with emissions too small to qualify as point
sources.
County industrial fuel totals are proportional to the total number
of manufacturing employees per county, as given in the Census of
Manufactures, "Area Statistics" (Ref. 14) or County Business Patterns
(Ref. 15).
County industrial fuel total = State industrial fuel
total x County manufacturing employees
State manufacturing employees
DETERMINATION OF FUEL USE TOTALS
Before a specific methodology can be applied to calculate area
source fuel use, the total fuel consumed in an area must be determined.
Such data are usually obtained from either fuel dealers and distributors,
published references, or government regulatory agencies. Some fuel re-
tailers maintain sales records that can be a valuable source of informa-
tion for the determination of total fuel consumption. The information
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needed from fuel dealers concerns their annual sales (preferably by
county) to each source category. The area source totals of residential
and commercial-institutional fuel consumption are then simply the fuel
dealers' figures minus any fuel consumed by point sources included in
these source categories. Because dealer sales to industrial users may
not adequately represent the amount of fuel consumed by industrial
sources, other methods are primarily used for industrial fuel determi-
nation. Any information gained from fuel dealers would be useful,
however.
It is important that all fuel dealers be contacted. The accuracy
of survey results will be significantly reduced if some fuel dealers
are overlooked. It may be that not all fuel dealers will be able to
furnish addquate information. In the past, natural gas dealers have
been best able to furnish the required data. Other dealers either have
been reluctant to release information, or simply have not had the de-
tailed breakdowns required. There is no assurance that fuel dealer sales
accurately represent fuel consumption, either. Sales of coal to in-
dustrial sources or of wood to residential sources, for instance, may
represent only a part of the total fuel consumed, because much of the
fuel consumed may not come from retail dealers. Other methods should
be used for those cases in which fuel dealers cannot provide adequate
data on total fuel sales. It should be emphasized, however, that in-
formation provided by dealers, although perhaps incomplete, can provide
insights into fuel use patterns that would not be discovered by other
methods.
Published references are the most common sources of fuel use data.
Reports produced by the U. S. Bureau of Mines contain data on fuel sales
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and distribution. Tha advantages of the use of this information are that
the data are reported nationwide, are readily available because they are
published, and are updated every year. The drawback to the use of this
material is that fuel data are reported by states only, and often are not
broken down into the desired source categories. County totals must be
estimated by apportioning state totals. This geographical apportioning
step, which may also be necessary for data obtained from fuel dealers,
can become quite complicated and involve a large number of calculations.
Finally, useful data may sometimes be obtained from Federal and
state regulatory agencies. The Federal Power Commission compiles data
on fuel used by electric utilities (Ref. 16), and also for natural gas
company sales and pipeline distribution (Ref. 17). State utility commis-
sions may be able to provide similar data. In addition, state revenue
or tax departments may have data that would be helpful for determination
of fuel usage.
APPORTIONING TECHNIQUES
If published references must be used, techniques for determination
of source category totals and apportioning of these state or regional
totals to counties is required. NADB uses the general techniques described
below for each fuel. These methods, or variations of these methods, may
be used for apportioning. The details of the NADB techniques are described
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1. FUEL OIL
Data collection for fuel oil consumption covers the use of both
distillate and residual oil. Distillate oil includes fuel oil
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grades 1, 2, and 4. In addition, diesel fuel and kerosene can be
considered distillate-type oils. Nationwide, residential, and
commercial-institutional sources are the largest consumers of dis-
tillate oil. Residual oil includes fuel oil grades 5 and 6. In
most areas residual oil is not used by residential sources, but
significant amounts may be consumed by industrial and commercial-
institutional users. Usually, literature data must be relied
upon to determine total fuel oil consumption. Fuel dealers and
government agencies have in the past usually been unable to supply
adequate data on fuel oil use. The publication of the Bureau of
1 ft
Mines, Sales of Fuel Oil and Kerosene, is the most acceptable
reference. For selected years, data are also available from the
I Q
Census of Manufacturers, published by the Bureau of the Census.
This publication is not produced annually, however, and is of
limited use for most area source inventory purposes.
a. NADB Method. The general method used by i^iADB is as follows
(1) Residential distillate oil consumption for each county
is calculated as follows:
F = (0.092D + 217.2R - 568) S + 250W (1)
where:
F - Residential fuel oil use (gallons/year)
D = Annual heating degree-days
R = Average rooms per housing unit
S = Number of housing units in structures of fewer
than 20 units using oil for space heating
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W = Number of housing units using oil for water
heating.
Degree-days are defined as the difference between the mean
daily temperature and 65°F. Annual heating degree-days may be
obtained from the Local Climatological Data publications of the
U. S. Department of Commerce. The degree-days for a weather
station in or as close as possible to the area of interest should
be selected. The average rooms per housing unit and number of
housing units using oil for space heating and water heating may
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be obtained from the Census of Housing. ' These data are
updated each year based on the number of new oil burners installed
since the census year and the number of conversions to and from
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oil burners. It is assumed that residential residual oil con-
sumption is zero.
(2) State totals for commercial-institutional area source
fuel oil use are determined by subtracting NEDS commercial-
institutional point source fuel oil use from the appropriate
heating oil totals given by the Bureau of Mines (Ref. 18).
County totals for fuel oil use by various subcategories,
such as hospitals, hotels, schools, colleges, and laundries,
are calculated based on correlative relationships between
po
fuel use and employment. Fuel oil consumed by housing
units in structures of 20 units or more in each county is
determined by the use of equation (1) and the appropriate
data from the Census of Housing. The six county subcategory
totals are then subtracted from the state area source totals.
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The remaining fuel oil totals are apportioned to counties
by means of adjusted commercial employment data (employ-
ment totals for the various subcategories subtracted
from the county commercial employment data in County
Business Patterns).
For each county then,
Fuel oi
county
where:
S^
1 consumed in
i
Ei
Ei
-I
= fuel oil consumption for the ith county for the
jth subcategory
= commercial-institutional area source fuel oil
total determined from Bureau of Mines data for
State I.
= adjusted commercial employment for county i
= adjusted commercial employment for state I
= 1 to n for each of the n counties in a state
= 1 to 6 for each of the 6 commercial-institutional
subcategories
(2)
(3) State totals for industrial area source fuel oil use
are determined by subtracting NEDS industrial point
source fuel oil use from the appropriate totals given
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by the Bureau of Mines. Industrial employment data
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by 2-digit SIC from County Business Patterns is converted
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to industrial area source employment by subtracting
the employment accounted for by point source fuel
consumers. The industrial area source employment
is then adjusted by means of a fuel intensity
factor for each 2-digit SIC.23
For each county then,
Industrial fuel oil =
20
2 ^
county i
20
£ F, E. state I
J J
(3)
where:
M
= industrial area source fuel oil total deter-
mined from Bureau of Mines data for state I.
F. = fuel intensity factor for the jth industrial
J
employment category
E. = area source industrial employment for the jth
J
industrial employment category
j = 1 to 20 for each of the 20 categories in 2-digit
SIC employment groups 20-39.
From the results of the abov£ methodology, county distil-
late and residual oil totals for each source category are
coded into the NEDS area source format; residential
distillate oil in spaces 60-64, section 1 residential
residual oil (zero) in spaces 65-68, section 1, commercial-
institutional distillate and residual oil in spaces 20-24
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and spaces 25-29, section 2, respectively, and in-
dustrial distillate and residual oil in spaces 52-56
and spaces 57-61, section 2, respectively. The above
methods are computerized for NADB use. Due to the
large number of calculations involved, it is not
recommended that the above methodology be attempted
by hand for any large scale effort. However, readers
interested in more detailed discussion are referred to
2
either the NADB Internal Operations Manual or report
EPA-450/3-74-021, Development of a Methodology to
Allocate Liquid Fossil Fuel Consumption by County
23
Alternatives to NADB Method. The above methodology will pro-
vide reasonable estimates for fuel oil use, based on litera-
ture data. Therefore, it is suggested that better data can
best be obtained by techniques that do not rely on literature
data. The most obvious other source of data is local fuel
oil distributions and dealers. In many cases, however, dealers
have not been able to supply sales records for precise geo-
graphical areas for each consumer category. Any information
gained from dealers would probably be useful, however.
An additional method would be to conduct an extensive survey
of sources to determine fuel use. Coverage of all major
consumer classes may be difficult, unless good records are
available from local agency permit or registration systems.
Other state/local agencies responsible for boiler registra-
tions and inspections may be of assistance. As an
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alternative, a partial source survey, covering classes
of sources thought to be major fuel users, may be de-
sirable. For example, determination of fuel use by the
commercial-institutional subcategories could probably
be obtained through surveys of a relatively small number
of sources. Obtaining fuel use for these source classes
through a survey would provide much better data than
through use of correlation equations which NADB relies
upon.
Another approach is to use different correlation equations
requiring more detailed source data to predict fuel use.
For instance, to predict distillate oil used for space
heating equations of the following types may be used:
n., m , No. of oil burners x avg size (Btu/hr) x 8760 (hr/yr) x load
Oil consumed = 140.000 Btu/galW
or
_., , No. of oil burners x heat loss (Btu) x degree-days x use factor
Oil consumed = - 140,000 BUi/gallon x Design Range (M
where the heat loss is dependent on the average square feet
of building space. The design range is defined as the
difference between inside temperature and the design outside
temperature for an area. Use of these relationships requires
collection of substantially more source data and determina-
tion of proper load and use factors. Fuel oil trade associa-
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tion publications, oil dealers, and utility companies
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may be able to provide useful information. Modifications of
the above equations may provide relationships for predicting
residential, commercial-institutional, or industrial space
heating fuel oil use which can be summed to obtain grid,
county, or state totals. It is suggested that the derived
totals be adjusted to conform with the state totals given in
literature references. This step in effect corrects for
variations in the parameters used in the above equations.
COAL CONSUMPTION
It may be necessary to determine consumption of both anthracite and
bituminous coal. Anthracite, or hard coal, is produced almost ex-
clusively in Pennsylvania and is available in significant quanti-
ties only in states that are within easy shipping distance from
Pennsylvania. Anthracite may be consumed by all source categories,
although most is used by residential sources. Bituminous, or
soft coal, is available in most areas of the country. Also in-
cluded as bituminous coal are the Tower grades of sub-bituminous
coal and lignite. Bituminous coal is often favored for use by
electric utilities, manufacturing industries, and coke producers.
Bituminous coal is used in some areas for residential and com-
mercial-institutional heating.
a. NADB Method. The same general techniques used for fuel oil
may be adapted to determine coal consumption. In the method
which is computerized for NADB use, residential coal use is
calculated for each county based on the following equation: ^
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(7 6414 - 1000-° ) (4)
Tons of coal per dwelling unit = 0.003874 eUmimH Degree-Days' ^'
The number of dwelling units using coal for space heating is
obtained from reference 12 and is updated annually based on
additional data from the Bureau of Mines or the Bureau of
the Census. Degree-days are obtained from reference 20. The
coal use predicted by Equation (4) is distributed between
anthracite and bituminous coal based on the estimated residential
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market share of each. Use of coal for non-space heating pur-
poses is ignored. Methods used for calculation of commercial-
institutional and industrial coal use are virtually identical
to those discussed for fuel oil. The fuel use totals are ob-
tained from references 10 and 26, with the same general pro-
cedures used to calculate area source totals which are appor-
tioned to counties.
Alternatives to NADB Method. Again, to improve on the data pre-
pared by NADB for NEDS, it is suggested that the acquisition of
non-published data is the best approach. Obtaining sales data
from coal dealers and distributors, surveys of individual
sources or source categories, use of source permit or registra-
tion systems, etc., are methods that may provide useful data.
Since the emissions from coal-fired boilers vary a great deal
from one type of boiler to another, source surveys or use of
source registration data for coal users are particularly use-
ful. By determining the types of boilers and furnaces in
service plus the extent of controls applied, emissions from
area source coal use can be hand calculated and entered into
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NEDS using the procedure described under Hand-Calculated Emission
Estimates later in this section. This procedure could pro-
vide more accurate emission estimates since the NADB com-
puterized method uses only one emission factor (with no pro-
vision for controls) for each source category. The method
assumes that all residential consumption is in hand-fired
units, commercial-institutional consumption Is all in
spreader stokers for bituminous coal, and overfeed stokers
for anthracite coal, and that industrial consumption is dis-
tributed the same as commercial-institutional but with a
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somewhat larger average boiler size. See AP-42 for a
presentation of the emission factors for coal combustion.
3. NATURAL GAS AND LPG
a. NADB Method. In the method used by NADB for NEDS, natural
gas and LPG (liquefied petroleum gas) are combined and re-
ported in the same spaces (spaces 69-73, section 1, for
residential, spaces 30-33, section 2 for commercial-
Institutional, and spaces 62-66, section 2 for industrial).
LPG is converted to "equivalent natural gas" on the basis
of equal resulting emissions (one gallon of LPG equals 100
cubic feet of "equivalent natural gas").
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Residential natural gas use by county is computed using the
25
following equation:
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Therms of natural gas consumed = 47.5 x A x B°'367 x (£)°-5888 x E°-125 (5)
Where:
A = total number of natural gas customers
B = annual heating degree-days
C = number of dwelling units using natural gas for space
heating
D = the larger of the number of dwelling units using natural
gas for cooking or hot water heating
E = median number of rooms per dwelling unit.
Item A is obtained from American Gas Association reports or
from the Census of Housing. Each parameter is obtained
or updated annually. The resulting natural gas use in
therms (one therm = 100,000 Btu) is converted to cubic
feet on the basis of natural gas heating value (usually 1000
to 1050 Btu/cubic feet). Residential LPG use is computed by
county using a simpler equation based only on number of
dwelling units, heating degree-days, and regional-use factors
for LPG consumed for cooking and water heating. There are
some differences in the method for calculating commercial-
institutional and industrial natural gas use which roughly
account for the non-availability of natural gas in certain
areas not served by natural gas pipelines, but: it is basically
the same as the method described for fuel oil. LPG use by the
other source categories is computed in the same manner also.
b. Alternatives to NADB Method. To improve on the data in NEDS,
natural gas companies are usually an excellent source of in-
formation. Also, reports submitted by these companies to the
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Federal Power Commission (Ref. 17) or state utility commis-
sions may be useful. Otherwise, the same methods suggested
for improving fuel oil and coal data may also be of interest
for determining natural gas and LPG use. Remember that the
NEDS area source reports include LPG with natural gas use, and
that if natural gas use is determined by a different method
than used by NADB, the estimated LPG use should be included
with the data entered on the NEDS coding forms.
4. OTHER FUELS
Other fuels which may appear as area source fuels are wood, coke,
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and process gas. Census of Housing data are used to estimate
residential consumption of wood according to the following equa-
tion:30
Residential wood use (tons/yr) = 0.0017 x No. of housing units heating
with wood x degree-days x average rooms per housing unit
5.0 rooms
No other estimates of consumption of miscellaneous fuels are
made by NADB. All other miscellaneous fuel fields (commercial-
institutional wood, spaces 34-35, section 2; industrial coke,
spaces 48-51, section 2; industrial wood, spaces 67-69, section
2; and industrial process gas, spaces 70-73, section 2) are
assumed to be zero or negligible. Thus, if the state or local
agency has data which indicate that any of these fuels are in
fact consumed by area sources, the NEDS data may be improved by
coding this data. The most common users of wood as fuel (other
than residential consumers) are those wood processing industries
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that burn wood waste. Process gas use is most common for petro-
leum refineries, certain chemical processing industries, and
iron and steel mills. Coke is consumed mainly by the metals
industries, primarily iron and steel mills and foundries.
Normally all such fuel use for an area will be included as
point source data in NEDS.
SOLID WASTE DISPOSAL OPERATIONS
Introduction. The area source solid waste category includes on-s1te
refuse disposal activities by residential, industrial, and commercial-
institutional sources. On-site incineration refers to disposal in a
small incinerator. This includes back yard burners, industrial incinera-
tors, and incinerators at food and department stores, hospitals, and
schools. On-site open burning refers to unconfined burning of waste such
as leaves, landscape refuse, or other rubbish. Large open-burning
dumps and municipal incinerators are usually classed as point sources.
For emission inventory purposes, only solid waste that is burned is of
interest. Unfortunately, very little quantitative information about
on-site solid waste disposal is available.
Some areas have conducted comprehensive surveys of solid waste dis-
posal practices. If such a survey is available, it should be used to
estimate solid waste quantities. Many such surveys cover only collected
waste, however, and are of limited value for determination of on-site
waste disposal quantities. In the event that data from a solid waste
survey are not available, solid waste quantities are usually estimated
by per capita generation factors. Nationwide, it is estimated that
about 10 pounds of solid waste is generated per capita per day. By
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judging the proportion of the waste disposed of by various methods, esti-
mates of waste quantities for on-site incineration and open burning can
be made. In addition, several surveys of nationwide solid waste disposal
practices have provided data useful for estimation of area source solid
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waste quantities. ' It should be noted that data based on nationwide
or regional averages may be extremely inaccurate predictors of solid
waste quantities for local areas. Due to the tremendous variation in
solid waste disposal practices from one community to another, the use
of nationwide averages to predict local solid waste quantities should be
considered rough estimates at best.
Furthermore, local regulations governing solid waste disposal should
be taken into account. In some areas, open burning and on-site incinera-
tion are regulated and may be prohibited. If one or both of these
practices is prohibited, the corresponding generation factor(s) should
not be applied. Under such circumstances assume that the solid waste
that would normally be allotted to on-site disposal is handled by some
other method, such as land-filling, which would not result in air pollu-
tant emissions.
On-Site Incineration (Spaces 10-24, Section 3). If no better data
are available from solid waste surveys, state and local agencies or other
reliable sources, NADB has used the factors given in Volume V, Section
3.13.0, to estimate on-site incineration of solid waste. Factors have
been derived for each EPA region. Estimates may be made for on-site
incineration by residential, commercial-institutional, and industrial
sources. Care should be taken in the application of these factors. If
a number of on-site incinerators have been identified as point sources,
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it may be appropriate to reduce or eliminate the area source estimates.
If data are available from registration or permit files for solid waste
disposal equipment, these data may provide more accurate estimation of
on-site incineration quantities than would application of the factors
presented in Volume V, Section 3.13.0. Reference 33 presents additional
data on the number of incinerators, size of units, and incinerator air
pollution control equipment which may be useful in making more detailed
estimates for on-site incineration.
Open Burning (Spaces 25-41, Section 3). Virtually no data have been
available to NADB to estimate open burning. The extent of open burning
can best be estimated by contacting the most knowledgeable local officials
and taking into account the effects of local air pollution regulations
restricting or prohibiting open burning. If no reliable estimates can
be made, the factors given in Volume V, Section 3.13.0, may be used to
produce the data in NEDS.
MOBILE SOURCE FUEL USE
Mobile source fuel use includes highway use (automobiles, trucks,
buses, etc.) and non-highway fuel use (railroads, vessels, aircraft,
miscellaneous off-highway vehicles). Since these sources usually account
for the majority of the emissions of carbon monoxide, hydrocarbons, and
nitrogen oxides in an area, it is vital to obtain accurate estimates of
mobile source activity. Such estimates usually involve the determination
of fuel used by mobile sources. However, collection of other data, such
as measured vehicle-miles for motor vehicles and land-takeoff (LTD)
cycles for aircraft, is usually of primary importance since emission
factors for these categories are expressed in weight of pollutants per mile
*-, "T
travelled or LTD cycle.
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The purpose of collecting fuel use data for
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motor vehicles is to estimate vehicle-miles when they are not directly
available.
HIGHWAY MOTOR VEHICLES
For NEDS, emissions for four of the six highway vehicle categories
are calculated. These are:
L. Light-duty vehicles (LDV) - Include gasoline powered passenger
vehicles weighing 8500 pounds or less.
2, Light-duty trucks (LOT) - Include gasoline powered cargo vehicles
weighing 8500 pounds or less.
3. Heavy-duty gasoline (HDG) vehicles - Include gasoline powered
trucks and buses weighing more than 8500 pounds.
4. Heavy-duty diesel (HDD) vehicles - Include diesel powered
trucks and buses.
The two other motor vehicle categories, light-duty diesel vehicles and
motorcycles, are ignored in the current calculation procedure due to
their negligible emissions at present.
Fuels consumed by highway vehicles include gasoline, diesel fuel,
and LPG. Except for extremely detailed inventories, LPG use and LDV
diesel use can be neglected. If at all possible, total measured vehicle-
miles of travel (VMT) should be obtained. Total VMT can be obtained
from traffic surveys conducted by state highway departments or local
transportation agencies. Usually the total VMT will include diesel VMT
as well as gasoline VMT. If actual vehicle-mile information is unavaila-
ble from these surveys, VMT can be estimated from traffic counts or
traffic flow maps. This is accomplished by multiplying the traffic volume
by the length of roadway. Since vehicle emission rates of CO, HC, and
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NO vary appreciably with average speed, VMT data should be obtained
by roadway type. On the basis of average speed, roadway types can be
classified as: limited access (greater than 50 mph), rural roads (45
mph), suburban roads (35 mph), and urban streets (25 mph or less).
If measured VMT are not available, VMT must be calculated on the
basis of estimated fuel use. Such a technique will significantly reduce
the accuracy of the VMT estimates. Previous efforts have failed to
produce any simple relationship between VMT for a county and standard
oo
demographic and economic data. Actual VMT are the product of driv-
ing patterns which are a function of the geographical characteristics
of the area, proximity to large population centers, employment centers
or tourist attractions, characteristics of the transportation system
(whether an interstate highway is present, whether mass transit systems
exist, etc.), and other factors that are not easily quantified. If no
measured VMT are available, however, and the purpose of the area source
inventory does not justify the expense and manpower effort: required
to collect measured VMT, alternate methods based on estimation of fuel
consumption by vehicle category must be used.
1. NADB Method. For about 20 states, measured VMT data have been
available to NADB and have been coded in spaces 53-77, section
4. When only total VMT, not broken down by road category, have
been available, urban and rural fractions have been estimated
based on the population distribution code (space 77, section 3).
For instance, if the population distribution code is 6, indi-
cating that 60-70 percent of the population of the county is
urban, it is assumed the 60 percent of the VMT in the county
are at speeds typical of urban roads. When only VMT for a year
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somewhat older than the NEDS year of record are available, the
VMT have been updated (updated estimates made only for VMT not
more than 3 years older than NEDS year of record) based on total
VMT reported for the state and latest estimates of county popula-
tion.34
When no VMT data are available, emission estimates for motor
vehicles are based on the reported fuel consumption (light
gasoline, spaces 42-48, section 3; heavy gasoline, spaces
49-54, section 3; and heavy-duty diesel, spaces 61-66,
section 3). These data are determined using the following
method derived from reference 24, which has been computerized
for NADB use:
a. State Gasoline and Diesel - HDV
Four heavy-duty vehicle (HDV) truck categories are defined:
HDV
HDV
HDV
HDV
T
3'
4:
6,001 - 10,000 Ib
10,001 - 20,000 Ib
20,001 - 26,000 Ib
Greater than 26,000 Ib
In order to obtain the total motor fuel consumed by all HDV
categories in each state, the following calculation is per-
formed:
1=4
Motor fuel for HDV = £) (HDV. x average miles./miles
1-1 ^ 1
per gallon.) + commercial buses x 7276 gallons per bus
+ school buses x 1058 gallons per bus
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The breakdown of trucks into the four weight categories is
available from the Census of Transportation, (published
every 5 years), or from R. L. Polk in Detroit, Michigan.
Average miles traveled by weight category are taken from the
Census of Transportation and are held constant over the 5
years following that Census. Upon publication of the new
Census of Transportation, these averages must be updated.
Miles-per-gallon figures by weight category were derived
*3fi
from Road User and Property Taxes, a triannual publica-
tion of the Federal Highway Administration.
The most recent averages for each HDV category are:
HDV1 =11.2 miles/gallon
HDV2 = 8.5 miles/gallon
HDV3 = 7.2 miles/gallon
HDV, = 5.5 miles/gallon
Data on buses are obtained from both the Federal Highway
Administration and the Automobile Manufacturers Associa-
tion.38
Once total motor fuel consumed by HDV's has been calculated
for each state, gasoline usage by HDV's is obtained by sub-
tracting total diesel and butane use from the motor fuel
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figures for each state. Diesel totals for HDV's are esti-
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mated annually by the Federal Highway Administration.
b. County Gasoline and Diesel - HDV
County use of diesel by HDV's is obtained by using county
truck registrations (Ref. 40) as the apportioning factors to
be applied to total diesel used by HDV's in the respective
state.
trucks > 6000 Ib
Diesel HDV
county i trucks > 6000 Ib
x diesel HDV
state I
In order to calculate the county use of gasoline for HDV's,
the county-by-county R. L. Polk truck registrations by weight
categories are used. If these data are not available, county
registrations of trucks by weight categories are estimated
by assuming that the proportion of registrations in each
category is the same for all counties within a state. The
remaining calculation is similar to that used to obtain the
state totals for this category:
-4
(gasoline HDV)county .
J '
j x avg miles . (I)/MPGj(I)
population (census yr).
population (census yr),
population (census yr).
population (census yr).
x commercial buses x 7276 gal/bus
x institutional buses x 1058 gal/bus
- diesel HDV
county i
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c. State Gasoline - LDV
State LDV gasoline use = Total gasoline sales for highway
use minus HDV gasoline use.
d. County Gasoline - LDV
The method developed for county allocation of gasoline
used by LDV's is as follows:
(1) If vehicle miles are available by county, they are
to be used as the distributive factor in the form:
vehicle miles
gasoline LDVCQUnty . - Vehic1e
- gasoline
.
x total gasoline state I
(2) If vehicle mile data by county are not available, the
sum of the registered automobiles and trucks under
6,000 Ibs. in each county is adjusted by means of a
rural/urban miles per vehicle index and used as the
distributive factor in the form:
, . .p.,, LDV. x Index.
gasoline LDV _ 1 i_
county 1 ~ 1=n
x total gasoline
2 (LDV. x index.)
1-1
state
- gasoline HDV
1
where: state I consists of n counties.
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The appropriate miles per vehicle indices are as follows:
Population % Rural Index
0-25 67
26-50 87
51-75 103
76-100 115
Using the above indices to adjust county LDV registrations roughly accounts
for vehicles in rural areas traveling a higher number of miles per vehicle
than vehicles in urban areas. These indices represent the averages for
selected states where measured VMT are available. Since driving patterns
may vary considerably from one state to another, the indices may not
provide accurate results for some states.
Finally, emissions are computed for highway vehicles using the appropriate
emission factors. Since only two gasoline vehicle categories are considered in
the previous calculation procedure, vehicle less than 6000 pounds and vehicles
over 6000 pounds, the data are split into three fractions to properly calculate
emissions for LDV, LOT, and HDG. Presently, a national average fraction is
used to make this split as follows:
Gasoline used by LDV = 0.878 x light vehicle gasoline (spaces 42-48)
Gasoline used by LDT = 0.122 x light vehicle gasoline (spaces 42-48)
+ 0.273 x heavy vehicle gasoline (spaces 49-54)
Gasoline used by HDG = 0.727 x heavy vehicle gasoline (spaces 49-!54)
Diesel used by HDD = heavy vehicle diesel (spaces 61-66)
These fuel consumption figures are then converted to VMT using the following
factors:
LDV - 13.5 mpg
LDT - 11.8 mpg
HDG - 7.3 mpg
HDD - 5.2 mpg
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If measured VMT are not available, these computer calculated VMT are used to
calculate emissions. If measured VMT are available, these data are used for
emission calculations with the split among vehicle classes determined according
to the ratio of VMT calculated from fuel use for a particular vehicle class to
the total VMT calculated from fuel use for all categories. Emission factors
for the VMT reported for each vehicle class for each road category are then
applied to compute the emissions.
For each county, the NEDS area source emission factor file includes county-
specific emission factors that take into account whether the county is high
or low altitude, California or non-California, and vehicle mix by model year,
according to R.L. Polk vehicle registration data. County-specific emission
factors for each vehicle class (LDV, LOT, HDD, HDG) for each pollutant are used.
Speed corrections are taken into account in the computation of emissions for
each road category. Speeds assumed for each road class are:
Limited access roads: 50 mph
Rural roads: 45 mph
Suburban roads: 35 mph
Urban roads: 19.6 mph
Measured VMT that are entered for any of the above road categories are assumed
to represent the speed distribution for the county. If no measured VMT are
entered, the calculated VMT are broken into urban and rural fractions (45 mph and
19.6 mph) on the basis of the population distribution code (space 77, section 3).
2. Alternative to NADB Method. Numerous improvements can be made to the data
prepared by NADB for NEDS, particularly for the areas where measured VMT were
not available. By far the most significant improvement that could be made is to
collect measured VMT data or obtain measured VMT by road class where only total
VMT are available. If limited agency resources rule out such a large data col-
lection effort, improvements in the data can be made by securing local fuel
sales data for mobile sources, thereby eliminating the need for the county
apportioning technique used by NADB. Gasoline and diesel fuel sales data by
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county are sometimes available from state tax departments. If such data are
used, care should be taken to determine that the data apply only to road use
of fuels and that off-highway fuel use is not included as well. Some off-
highway fuel use is very likely to be included in data for total fuel use, and
if the portion of off-highway fuel use is considered to be a significant portion,
it may be necessary to correct the data to account for this.
One of the chief weaknesses of the apportioning method used by NADB is that it
does not adequately account for fuel used by interstate trucking. Since county
HDV fuel use is based on county truck registrations,5 fuel use by throuqh trucks
is not necessarily assigned to the proper location. To account for this de-
ficiency it may be possible to estimate VMT by use of any special transportation
studies available. Also, knowledge of the primary truck routes may enable
estimates of local VMT. A considerable portion of heavy-duty truck traffic is
on interstate highways. Estimates of truck traffic volume on these routes or
other primary truck routes should facilitate much better estimates of fuel
consumption in a county by heavy trucks. Likewise, special transportation studies
may provide better estimates of LDV travel. At the least, it may be possible
to obtain estimates of total traffic volume from transportation planners or
special studies; these could then be used to estimate VMT for a county. Any such
estimates of VMT must not be entered in spaces 53-77 of section 4. These spaces
are for measured VMT only. Other estimated VMT should be converted to equi-
valent fuel consumption date which can be coded into NEDS.
If users wish to perform a more detailed emission calculation procedure;.
(i.e., better calculation of LDV, LOT, and HDG fuel use fractions, or in-
clusion of hot/cold start on ambient temperature correction factors) such
calculations may be done by hand or by an external computer program, and the
results entered in the hand-calculated emission estimates section on NEDS
area source card 7.
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RAILROAD FUEL USE
This category, which is concerned with fuel consumption by railroad
locomotives, also includes the fuel used to heat railroad stations and
workshops. The latter fuel use will be much less than that of locomotives
and is difficult to separate from the total railroad fuel use. Hence,
the railroad category is considered to be the fuel consumption by locomo-
tives, although it does include small amounts of fuel used for space
heating. The primary fuel consumed by railroads is distillate oil (diesel
fuel), but smaller amounts of residual oil and coal are also used. The
county fuel consumption by railroads, in thousands of gallons, will be
entered in Section 3, spaces 72-76.
1. Collection Methods.
a. Contact rail lines: Rail lines may be able to furnish state
totals for their fuel use, but it is unlikely that they will
be able to provide information by county.
b. Bureau of Mines data: Sales of fuel oil to the railroads for
use in each state are given in Table 10 of Mineral Industry
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Surveys.
2. Apportioning to Counties. State fuel totals can be apportioned
to counties as follows:
a. By miles of track per county as determined from detailed
state maps or obtained from the rail lines.
b. By county population as given in the 1970 Census of Popula-
tion.5 If county fuel totals are obtained from rail lines,
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this information should be used. In most cases, it will be
necessary to apportion a state total, however. Rail line
figures should be used in preference to Bureau of Mines state
totals, because some preliminary apportioning may be accom-
plished by doing so. Fuel use by a rail line can be assigned
to only that portion of the state in which the rail lines
operate.
Apportionment by miles of track per county is the preferred
method; however, track miles in railroad yards often cannot
be determined if state maps must be used to estimate track
mileage. Because operations in rail yards are usually
heavier than on main-line track, emissions from yard opera-
tions may be quite significant. If yard track mileage can-
not be obtained from rail lines, it can be roughly accounted
for by doubling the measured track mileage in counties where
it is known that there are significant yard operations. The
population apportioning technique should be used only when
it is impossible to use track mileage. This technique
assumes that most yard operations take place in large cities,
an assumption that may or may not be true depending on the
state being considered.
Residual oil, which may be used by railroads, can be accounted
for if Bureau of Pines figures are used by adding the state
residual oil total for railroads to the distillate oil total
before apportioning to counties. Use of coal by railroads,
which can be considered negligible, does not need to be
reported.
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NADB Method and Alternatives. For NEDS, NADB has simply appor-
tioned state totals for railroad fuel use to counties on the
basis of population, omitting entries for those counties where
maps indicate that there are no rail lines. Generally, because
emissions from railroads are not significant compared to other
sources, this rough method has been deemed adequate. Detailed
calculations for estimation of railroad fuel use are possible,
but can easily become very complicated and time-consuming. Factors
such as railroad traffic density, engine idling times, and rail
grade (function of topography) should be taken into account.
Reference 42 describes a more detailed method for estimating
railroad fuel consumption.
AIRCRAFT LANDINGS AND TAKEOFFS
All aircraft operations are considered area sources. The number of
landing and take-off cycles (LTO) performed annually by military aircraft
will be entered in Section 4, spaces 10-13; civil (general aviation) LTO's
will be entered in Section 4, spaces 14-19, and commercial LTO's in
Section 4, spaces 20-24. Data for determining the number of LTO's in a
county may be obtained from FAA publications or through contact with
local airports.
1. FAA Published Data. Three Federal Aviation Administration publi-
cations can be used to determine LTO cycles performed in each
county.
a. FAA Air Traffic Activity:43 This publication gives the
number of operations performed by commercial, civil, and
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military aircraft at airports with FAA-regulated control
towers. These airports will include all the major non-
military airfields in the United States. An "operation,"
as defined by the FAA, is either a takeoff or a landing;
thus, to determine the number of LTO's, the number of
"operations" must be divided by two. Totals are given both
for itinerant flights, those that terminate at an airport
different from the one at which they originated, and for
local flights, those that originate and terminate at the same
airport. To determine total LTO's for each aircraft category
the sum of itinerant and local operations should be used.
b. Military Air Traffic Activity Report:44 This publication
gives the number of operations by military and civil aircraft
performed at military airfields. Follow the same procedure as
given for FAA Air Traffic Activity to determine LTO's.
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c. Census of U.S. Civil Aircraft: This publication can be
used to obtain rough estimates of the number of LTO's per-
formed by civil aircraft at airports that do not have FAA-
related control towers. These airports include the smaller
public airports and privately owned airstrips. The Census
of U. S. Civil Aircraft gives the number of active civil
aircraft in each county. These data can be used to estimate
LTO's by assuming that the total number of eligible aircraft
in each county is approximately equal to the number of daily
LTO cycles performed by civil aircraft. This method should
be used to estimate LTO's only for airfields not included
in FAA Air Traffic Activity.
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2, Local Contacts. The airport owners or operators can be con-
tacted to determine the number of LTO's performed by civil air-
craft at airports that do not have FAA-regulated control towers.
Airport authorities can also furnish the number of LTO's for
any commercial aircraft that land at the airport.
3. NADB Method and Alternatives. The data coded in NEDS by NADB
are based almost entirely on the data available from published
references. To improve on these data it is suggested that LTO's
by aircraft type (jumbo jet, turboprop, military transport, etc.)
be collected and the emissions computed based on the emission
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factors in AP-42. The hand-calculated emissions can be entered
into NEDS using the procedure described later in this section.
The NADB method used only one set of emission factors typical
of each aviation category. The aircraft mix at each location is
not considered by this method.
VESSELS
This source category includes ocean-going ships, vessels, and small
pleasure craft used on lakes and rivers. The data prepared by NADB have
been based on the following methods, but no surveys of shipping operations
have been made. It is suggested that this approach be used to improve the
data.
Coal-Powered Vessels (Section 4, spaces 25-28). Enter the amount
of coal consumed by vessels, notably in the Great Lakes region,
that burn coal. Information on local fuel consumption can be
obtained only from estimates made by port authorities or ship
operators. If only state or regional totals are available, coal
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use should be assigned to counties with major ports according to
tonnage handled in the ports. These data are available from
Waterborne Commerce of the United States. published by the U.S.
Army Corps of Engineers for all ports, and from World Almanac
for major ports only. If fuel use is available only as a total
for multi-state area, assign fuel use to individual ports as a
proportion of the total tonnage handled by all major ports in-
cluded in the multi-state area.
2. Gasoline-Powered Vessels (Section 4, spaces 38-41). This category
includes small pleasure craft operated on lakes, rivers, and
coastal areas. Most of these craft are powered by outboard
motors, but inboards and inboard-outdrives using gasoline are
also included.
a. NADB Method. NADB estimates gasoline use for states as
follows:
cnonsumStion°Cgal/yr) = No' registered inboards x 3 gal/hr x 10 C hr/yr
?oSumJ?ioanS°(gas/yr) = No" registered outboards x 1.5 gal/hr x 10 C hr/yr
State boat registrations are obtained from a boating industry
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publication, but should also be available from the state
agency responsible for boat registrations. Vessels powered
by inboard-outdrives are included with inboards to estimate
fuel use. The fuel use factors are derived from Reference 49.
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The factor C is a climatic factor which accounts for a longer
pleasure boating season in warmer areas. C 1s the number of
months during which the monthly mean temperature exceeds 45°F
for counties north of 43° latitude, 48°F for counties between
37° latitude and 43* latitude, and 55°F for counties south of
37° latitude.20
After state totals have been obtained, they are apportioned
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to counties by county inland water surface area modified
to include a surface area for coastal regions where necessary.
b. Alternatives to NADB Method. Apportioning to counties is the
chief area in which the standard NEDS method could be improved
by local input. Using knowledge of where boating activity
actually takes place will provide more accurate county totals
than apportioning to counties only on the basis of water area.
Boat registrations by county, if available, may be useful,
but boats are not necessarily used in the county they are
registered in. Reference 50 is deficient also in that any
man-made reservoirs constructed since 1960 are not included.
The NADB method of accounting for vessel use in coastal areas
is also rather poor and could be improved upon through local
knowledge of boating locations.
c, Fuel Oil- and Diesel-Powered Vessels (Section 4, spaces 29-37),
(1). General Discussion. Enter the total diesel oil used by
vessels in spaces 29-32 and the residual oil in spaces
33-37. The figures entered on the form should be the
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sum of dockside and underway fuel consumption totals.
This category includes large cargo and passenger ships,
oil tankers, tugboats, and all other steamships and
motorships that use fuel oil. Fuel consumption totals can
be obtained by:
(a). Questionnaire surveys of shipping and tugboat com-
panies and contact with the local port authorities.
Since many vessels move in and out of the port area
during the year and are difficult to contact, such
a survey is not often comprehensive enough to include
all vessels.
(b). Use of vessel movement data supplied by the U.S. Army
Corps of Engineers, together with fuel consumption
factors and Bureau of Mines fuel consumption figures.
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(c). Use of Bureau of Mines figures only. State totals
for fuel oil sold to vessels are given in Table 11
of Reference 18. Not all the fuel sold for vessel
use is consumed within the state boundaries, however.
Much of the fuel may be consumed far out at sea and
not in a port or waterway area. If it is assumed
that 75 percent of the distillate oil figure given
in Reference 18 and 25 percent of the residual oil
total are consumed in ports and waterways within the
state, a rough estimate of vessel fuel oil consumption
can be obtained.
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If fuel consumption totals are determined from a question-
naire survey, the fuel oil consumption figures should
simply be assigned to the counties where the vessels are
operated. If vessel movement data obtained from Reference
46 must be used, extensive apportioning techniques are
necessary and both underway and dockside emissions should
be considered. Underway emissions include the emissions
that occur when a vessel is moving under its own power
through a waterway and those that occur when it is
maneuvering into its dock space. The average fuel con-
sumption rate during these periods for steamships (pre-
dominantly residual oil users) is 44 gallons per nautical
mile, and for motorships (predominantly diesel fuel con-
sumers) the average fuel consumption rate is 19 gallons
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per nautical mile.
In-port, dockside emissions occur when a ship operates
its engines or boilers when in port to provide power for
the ship's utilities. Average fuel consumption rates are
1900 gallons per day of residual oil for steamships and
660 gallons per day for motorships. The local port
authority should be able to supply a figure for the number
of days, on the average, that a ship remains in port. If
not, an average figure of 3 days per vessel should be used.
(2). NADB Method. Procedures for determining fuel consumption
using the vessel-movement data method are as follows:
(a) Determine in-port consumption. Using Section 2
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of Waterborne Commerce of the United States,
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select the entries for ports, and assume that only
self-propelled vessels with a draft greater than 18
feet will be operating under their own power when in
port. Determine the number of vessels meeting these
conditions that enter each port, and multiply by 3
days per vessel or by a number recommended by the
port authority to calculate the number of vessel -days
in each port. Vessel -days in port must be distributed
between those ships that use residual oil and those
that use distillate (diesel) oil. The procedure is
illustrated as follows for State X:
i. From Reference 18, Table 11, the amounts of
distillate and residual fuel oils sold for use
by vessels in each state can be found for State
X.
Distillate oil consumption = 232 x 103 bbl = 9,750 x 103 gal
Residual oil consumption = 1,000 x 103 bbl = 42,000 x 103 gal
ii. Convert fuel consumption figures to vessel-
days:
Distillate vessel-days = g60 gal/day
= 9' ^ = 14'8°°
a1- = 22,100 vessel-days
Residual vessel-days = ga1/day
iii. Then total vessel-days = 14,800 + 22,100 = 36,900
Percent distillate vessel -days =
x 100% = 40
iv. Then at each port in State X, assign 40 percent
of the total vessel -days to motorships (diesel
fuel users) and 60 percent to steamships (re-
sidual fuel users). Finally in-port fuel con-
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sumption can be calculated by multiplying the dis-
tillate oil vessel-days at each port by 660 gallons
per day and residual oil vessel-days at each port.
by 1900 gallons per day.
(b) Determine fuel consumption for vessels underway. Under-
way emissions will be calculated for diesel fuel use
only. In a typical harbor, there are tugboats and small
craft (draft less than 18 feet) operating which use
diesel fuel . Most of the emissions from these vessels
occur when the ship is underway, as most of them do
not operate their boilers or engines when in port.
Vessels using residual oil also have underway emis-
sions, which are approximately accounted for when
emissions for vessels using diesel fuel are calculated
by the technique described below.
i. Subtract the sum for all ports of the in-port
diesel fuel consumption from the state total
for distillate oil consumption by vessels, as
given in Reference 18, Table 11.
ii. Distribute the remaining fuel consumption
figures to ports and waterways according to
tonnage handled, as given in Section 1 of
Reference 46. Underway fuel consumption totals
are assigned to counties using the description
of the waterway given in Materborne Commerce of
the U.S. In cases where a waterway borders more
than one political jurisdiction, divide the
emissions equally between jurisdictions. Where
a waterway, such as a river, passes by a series
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of counties, assign the emissions to counties
according to shoreline mileage along the water-
way.
OTHER OFF-HIGHWAY FUEL USE
General Discussion. Off-highway internal combustion machines use both
gasoline and diesel fuel. Off-highway gasoline-powered machines consist of
farm tractors, lawnmowers, snowmobiles, etc. Off-highway diesel-powered
machines include farm tractors, construction equipment, emergency generator
power units, compressor engines, etc. All off-highway equipment is uncon-
trolled from an exhaust emission standpoint.
A simple way to estimate off-highway fuel consumption is to use
literature data. Reference 37 gives estimates of off-highway gasoline use
for states, and Reference 18 gives estimates of off-highway diesel use for
states. The gasoline totals may be apportioned to counties according to
some apportioning factor appropriate for each use category, but since no
breakdown by type of use is given for diesel fuel, it is difficult to
choose a meaningful apportioning factor, except perhaps to assume that off-
highway diesel use is distributed similarly to off-highway gasoline use.
It is believed that literature totals probably underestimate the
actual off-highway consumption. The literature data are based primarily
on analyses of reported exemptions from state highway fuel taxes. Because
of possible incomplete reporting on exempted fuel uses and differing defi-
nitions from state to state on which fuel uses are exempt from state tax-
ation, many of the literature data are based on estimates rather than re-
ported data known to give a complete record of off-highway fuel use. Thus,
for NEDS coding, NADB suggests that literature data be used only for a first
approximation of off-highway fuel use.
NADB Method. For reporting data into NEDS, NADB has the following
method, which is based on data obtained from Reference 49. This method
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should give a fairly good indication of off-highway fuel use distribution
between counties in a state. However, since the data are derived from
national average data in many cases, the estimated total for off-highway
fuel use may still be in error. If reliable local data are available
which provide an accurate estimate of off-highway fuel use, the NEDS data
can be improved by adjusting the county totals obtained using the NADB
method so that their sum equals a more accurately known state total. The
data could also be improved by obtaining use factors from knowledgeable
local authorities which may be more appropriate than those used by NADB
in the methods described below.
For NEDS reporting, NADB estimates off-highway consumption of gasoline
and diesel fuel by calculating subtotals for each of the following categories,
These subtotals are summed and entered in NEDS (gasoline in spaces 55-60
and diesel in spaces 67-71 of Section 3). The calculations are computerized
for NADB use. The complete procedures for each category are outlined in
Reference 2 and Reference 25.
1. Motorcycles: Gasoline use is estimated by assuming that, on the
average, motorcycles achieve 42.5 miles per gallon and travel a certain
distance off-highway each year. Annual off-highway travel mileages
for each state are based on data from Reference 64. County consumption
is derived as follows:
county consumption _ rpaistrations x county population
(gal/yr) ~ state registrations x ctatp nnmiiat.inn
average miles/yr
state population
A 42.5 miles/gallon
State motorcycle registrations are obtained from Reference 37.
Farm equipment: Both gasoline and diesel fuel may be consumed by
farm machinery. Farm tractors account for the major portion, but
significant amounts of fuel may also be consumed by combines, balers,
harvesters, and general utility engines used for irrigation and
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miscellaneous uses. State consumption of gasoline and diesel fuel for
each category is determined as follows:
Consumption (gal/yr) = equipment population x usage (hr/yr) x fuel rate (gal/hr)
Equipment populations and use factors are obtained from the Census of
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of each fuel is determined by apportioning the state total for all farm
equipment to counties according to number of farm tractors in each
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3. Construction equipment: County gasoline and diesel fuel use are
determined as follows:
County _ .. , f , state employment for SIC 16 x county population
consumption nai1onai TUel use x national employment for SIC 16 state population
National use of gasoline and diesel fuel has been derived from data
given in Reference 49. Employment data are obtained from Reference 15
and population data from Reference 5.
4. Industrial equipment: County gasoline and diesel fuel used by industrial
equipment (forklifts, generators, pumps, miscellaneous machinery) are
computed as follows:
county employment for SIC's 10-14, 20-39, 50, 51
County
= national fuel use x
consumption ~ "ai-'u"a' IUC1 "ic - national employment for SIC's 10-14, 20-39, 50, 51
National fuel use has been estimated from Reference 49. Employment
data are obtained from Reference 15.
5. Lawn and garden equipment: Gasoline use by lawn and garden tractors,
including uses as mowers, tillers, and snowthrowers, is calculated for
each county based on the estimate of national fuel derived from Reference
49. The national fuel use is apportioned to counties on the basis of
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number of single unit dwellings, number of days per year for which
the minimum temperature is greater than 32°F, and county snowfall.
Number of single-unit housing structures is the primary apportioning
factor, and the latter items adjust for the extent of summer vs. winter-
related uses.
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6. Snowmobiles: The estimated national gasoline use by snowmobiles is
apportioned to states according to snowmobile registrations. The state
totals are distributed to counties based on population and amount of
snowfall.
EVAPORATIVE LOSSES
General Discussion. This source category covers evaporative losses of
hydrocarbons and other organic compounds at locations not considered as point
sources. There are four main subcategories:
1. Gasoline-handling losses: Gasoline-handling losses include evaporative
losses from gasoline marketing operations, i.e., filling losses from
loading underground storage tanks at service stations, and spillage
and filling losses from filling automobile gas tanks. Gasoline
evaporative losses at a refinery or bulk distribution terminals can
also be considered here if the installation is smaller than a point
source in size.
The best approach for collecting product distribution data is to
develop an overall flow chart depicting gasoline flow within the
geographical area in question, from its point of entry, through bulk
storage, to service stations and vehicle-loading operations. The
information from which this chart can be developed is obtainable from
such local sources as associations of service station owners and
operators and oil company distributors and jobbers. Additional data
may be obtained from such governmental entities as the Federal Energy
Administration and its state/local counterparts, The Federal Highway
Administration,37 and the state department of revenue. Examples of
specific references which provide data on the distribution or sales
of gasoline are: (a) Haterborne Commerce of the U.S.. U.S. Department
of Army, Corps of Engineers, 1971.46 (b) Taxation Figures, State
of Massachusetts, 1972.
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Once these distribution data have been obtained, hydrocarbon emissions
should be computed using reliable emission factors such as those con-
tained in the American Petroleum Institute publications and Supplement
No. 1 to the EPA Compilation of Air Pollutant Emission Factors
(AP-42).27 These factors should be adjusted to reflect the meteoro-
logical conditions of the area being inventoried.
Dry cleaning losses:52 Clothing and other textiles are dry cleaned
by treatment with organic solvents which are either of two types:
petroleum or perchloroethylene.
Petroleum, or "Stoddard" solvents, are predominatly light hydro-
carbons with boiling ranges from 154°C (310°F) to 213°C (415°F).
They are basically mixtures of aliphatic, alicyclic, and aromatic
hydrocarbons. These are not used to the extent they once were.
-Perchloroethylene, or "synthetic" solvent, is a pure liquid with a
boiling point of 121°C (250°F). Although it is nonflammable, it can
be decomposed to form toxic and corrosive substances when exposed to
a heat source.
Nearly 100 percent of the solvent used in dry cleaning is emitted to
the atmosphere. The primary source of this loss is the tumbler through
which hot air is circulated to dry the clothes.
Degreasing losses:52 Degreasing operations are used to clean metal
surfaces, usually as a preparation for subsequent coating or joining
processes. Vapor degreasing, almost always with chlorinated hydro-
carbons, is the most common method and accounts for most of the solvent
emissions from metal-cleaning operations. Cold-solvent cleaning, in
which the object to be degreased is immersed in the liquid solvent,
is less common and employs both chlorinated and nonchlorinated solvents.
In vapor degreasing, the metal object is lowered into a tank and is
cleaned by hot solvent vapors which condense on the colder metal
surface and drip back into the liquid reservoir of the tank. The
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basic degreaser is equipped with a cover, a heater to vaporize the
solvent, and a condenser jacket near the top of the tank to minimize
vapor loss.
Emissions from a degreaser tank depend upon several design and opera-
tional factors, including tank and condenser design parameters, the
use of a tank cover, air currents over the surface, and the time allot-
ted for drainage.
4. Surface coating losses: Losses from surface coating application opera-
tions are generally subdivided into four categories: (a) paints,
varnishes, lacquers, etc.; (b) inks; (c) fabric coatings; (d) mis-
cellaneous coatings such as adhesives, photographic film, magnetic
tape, and fluorescent bulb coatings.
a. Paints - industrial: The application of paint, lacquer, varnish,
enamels, and other materials may be accomplished by brushing, rolling,
spraying, flow coating, or dipping. Spraying, the most common
application method, usually involves the use of compressed air to
force the paint through a gun which sprays the object to be
coated. Overspraying can result in large amounts of paint loss
and causes particulate paint emissions.
The volatile portion of most common surface coatings averages appro-
ximately 50 percent and most, if not all, of this is emitted during
the application and drying of the coating. The compounds released
include aliphatic and aromatic hydrocarbons, alcohols, ketones,
esters, alkyl and aryl hydrocarbon solvents, and mineral spirits.
b. Printing inks: There are five basic types of printing operations:
letterpress, flexographic, gravure, lithographic, and screen.
Whether or not hydrocarbon emissions occur depends on the partic-
ular type of ink used for particular methods of application.
The flexographic and gravure processes, which account for appro-
ximately one-third of all inks used, employ inks containing 40 to
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75 percent solvent, which is then evaporated upon drying. Also
used are waterbased inks which contain less (0 to 30 percent) sol-
vent for faster drying. Letterpress and lithographic inks are oil-
based and occasionally emit some solvents. In addition, alcohol-
type solvents are employed in the water fountain or the lithographic
process.
c. Fabric coatings: This subcategory includes such operations as the
manufacture of coated and impregnated textiles, rubberized fabrics,
and other miscellaneous coated products such as insulating tapes
and pipe wrap. The techniques most commonly used are: (1) impreg-
nation or saturation process; (2) surface coating process ("wet,"
"dry," or "lamination").
Fabric coating processes account for about 25 percent of all indus-
trial coating emissions. However, only the saturation and "wet"
surface coating processes use large enough amounts of solvent to
result in substantial emissions upon drying or curing the coated
material.
d. Lossess from other surface coatings: This subcategory encompasses
such processes as paper treatment, leather refinishing, manufacture
of magnetic tape, flourescent tubes, and photographic film.
The emissions which result upon drying of the solvent-based coat-
ings primarily consist of toluene, linear alcohols (e.g., ethanol),
ethyl acetate, naptha, and methyl-ethyl-ketone.
Alternatives for Emissions Estimation. A number of approaches may be
taken to estimate dry cleaning, degreasing, and surface coating losses. Ques-
tionnaires mailed to all establishments within the survey area that ask for
individual solvent usage figures will yield the most accurate data, provided
a high percentage of those contacted respond. If figures are available only
in volumetric units, the average density for the solvents used should also
be obtained and converted to mass units.
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A second approach involves using data obtained from major manufacturers
and suppliers of the solvents in the survey area. The disadvantage with this
method is that not all of the solvents supplied to the users all consumed
since a certain amount is stored, returned, or discarded. Therefore, a certain
amount of effort is associated with this estimation technique.
For degreasing and industrial surface coating operations, solvent
usage may be apportioned according to numbers of manufacturing employees
associated with those industries in the study area. Though not as accurate
as surveys of users and suppliers, this technique does yield reasonable esti-
mates, and is simpler and faster than distributing and analyzing questionnaires
Another technique for solvent usage estimation (particularly applicable
to dry cleaning operations) employs Census of Business (U.S. Department of
Commerce) information on dollar receipts from customers. These data, when
multiplied by a conversion factor (e.g., liters of solvent used per dollar
spent), yield solvent consumption data. Needless to say, this technique
provides, at best, a rough estimate of area-wide usage. It yields better
results when used with a large-scale (preferably nationwide) inventory.
The last approach, which is not as accurate as a survey but much
easier to employ, is to assume that solvent use is proportional to population;
for dry cleaning operations, the use of either of two factors, 2 pounds of
solvent evaporated per person per year for moderate climates or 2.7 pounds
per person per year for colder climates, will provide reasonable estimates/
Use of solvents for other purposes is much more difficult to correlate with
population, however. Solvent use may range as high as 60 to 70 pounds per
capita per year. A national average of 30 to 50 pounds per capita per year
may be used to predict county solvent use, but this method will provide only
a very rough estimate of solvent use.
NADB Methods. The following methods are used by NADB to estimate
evaporative losses.
1. Gasoline use: Total gasoline use is summed and recorded in spaces
48-52, Section 4. State gasoline sales totals are obtained from
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Highway Statistics. Highway uses of gasoline are apportioned to
counties based on county service station sales obtained from the
Census of Business. Nonhighway gasoline use, which accounts for a
relatively minor portion of the total use, is assumed to be propor-
tional to the off-highway gasoline use calculated for each category.
2. Organic solvent use: All uses of organic solvents are summed and
reported in spaces 42 through 47, Section 4. Nationwide solvent use
totals are derived for surface coating, degreasing, dry cleaning,
printing and publishing, rubber and plastics manufacture, and mis-
cellaneous solvent use.25 The totals for each category are apportioned
to counties based on various apportioning parameters. Surface coating
applications are separated into trade points and industrial surface
coating uses. Solvent use for trade points (sales to the general
public, commercial-institutional, and small industrial users) is
apportioned to counties on the basis of population. Industrial surface
coating solvent use is apportioned to counties based on employment in
specific industrial categories. Degreasing solvent use is apportioned
to counties according to total employment in SIC groups 34-49, the
industries in which most degreasing operations occur. Dry cleaning
solvent use is apportioned to counties based on employment for SIC's
7215, 7216, and 7218. Printing and publishing solvent use is allocated
according to employment in SIC groups 264, 265, and 27. Rubber and
plastics solvent use is distributed by county employment in SIC group
30. Miscellaneous solvent use is distributed half on the basis of
population and half on the basis of total industrial unemployment.
The miscellaneous solvent use total presumable includes other non-
specified industrial uses and commercial sales of a wide variety of
solvent-containing products. Estimation of total solvent use for
these miscellaneous categories is a highly speculative procedure.
The situation is complicated by the fact that many of the organic
chemicals used as solvents are also used in nonsolvent applications.
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Estimation of emissions for these categories is based on the uncertain
assumption that all solvents sold are eventually evaporated to the
atmosphere. The best available estimates indicate that from 10 to 40
percent of total solvent sales may be accounted for by miscellaneous
unidentified sources.
MISCELLANEOUS SOURCES
Each of the source categories contained in this section can produce
large quantities of air pollutant emissions. The techniques for collection
of the required data and estimation of emissions are normally not as refined
as the methods for other area sources, however. Each type of source included
in this section is discussed individually, and the best available means for
making emission estimates are presented. The miscellaneous sources are
characterized by intermittent emissions, rather than the more or less
continuous emissions that are associated with the other source categories.
This means that even though the total emissions contributed by these sources
may be relatively small, on particular days their contributions to the total
emissions can be quite significant.
For NEDS, MADE has used the following methods to obtain the area source
data. While extensive reliance has been placed on the cited literature re-
ferences, data collection efforts have been sponsored to collect available
local data needed for forest wildfires, slash burning, agricultural field
burning, and fugitive dust sources. Since for many areas the data needed
were not readily obtainable, the estimation techniques described for each
category have been relied upon to fill the data gaps.
Forest Wildfires (spaces 38-47, Section 5). Emissions from forest
fires can be very significant. Estimates of the quantity and type of growth
burned should be available from the U.S. Forest Service, state forestry or
agriculture departments, or local fire protection agencies. In addition,
the U.S. Forest Service annually publishes Wildfire Statistics, which gives
the total acreage burned for each state; however, this document does not
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provide data on acreage burned by counties. For this reason, it is much
better to consult with local officials for estimates of acreage burned. If
it is not possible to obtain sufficient informations from local officials,
the state total from Wildfire Statistics should be apportioned to counties
according to forest acreage per county. If this information is not avail-
able from the appropriate state or local agency, the total acreage burned
can be divided equally between counties with significant forest acreage,
as shown on state maps.
The determination of tons of growth burned per acre ("fuel loading")
is equally important. Local officials should be contacted for this informa-
tion. If they cannot provide an estimate, the value from the table in Volume
V"3 that best describes the growth burned should be selected. The emissions
for each pollutant in the study area are then best obtained by multiplying
the appropriate emission factor by the fuel loading and by multiplying this
product, in turn, by the amount of forest acreage burned. Emission factors
for forest fires are included in AP-42, Supplement No. 5.
Managed Burning (spaces 48-56 of Section 5). Waste from logging
operations is often burned under controlled conditions both to reduce the
potential fire hazard in forest and to remove brush that can serve as a
host for destructive insects. Because of the magnitude of this operation
in certain areas, if certain meteorological conditions exist when slash
burning takes place, a serious air pollution problem can result. Officials
of the U.S. Forest Service or the state forestry department should be con-
tacted to provide estimates of the area burned and quantity of slash per
acre. If an estimate of the quantity of slash burned per acre cannot be
obtained from other sources, use the factor of 75 tons per acre.
Prescribed burning is often used as a forest management practice to
establish favorable seed-beds, remove competing underbrush, speed up nutrient
cyclying, control tree pests, and otherwise enhance the ecological benefits
of fire to forests. Likewise, officials of the U.S. Forest Service or the
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state forestry department should be contacted to determine the extent of pre-
scribed burning. Fuel loadings normally average about 3 tons per acre if no
other data are available.
Agricultural Field Burning (spaces 57-65, Section 5). This category
includes such operations as grass stubble burning, burning of other agricul-
tural crop residues, and burning of standing field crops as part of the
harvesting. No published information is known to be available on this sub-
ject, and data must be obtained from knowledgeable local officials such
as state agriculture departments or extension services. Estimates of acreage
burned and fuel loading per acre should be obtained. If no other data are
available, fuel loadings for grass burning are usually 1 to 2 tons per acre.
For sugar cane burning, fuel loadings may range from 6 to 12 tons per acre.
Fugitive Dust. Sources of fugitive dust which may be considered as
area sources include motor vehicle travel on unpaved roads, aircraft LTD
cycles on unpaved airstrips, agricultural land tilling, heavy construction
sites, and wind-blown dust from soil erosion. A multitude of other sources
exist which may be sources of fugitive dust suitable for treatment as area
sources. Examples would be airborne dust from paved roads and parking lots,
sanding of snowcovered roads, livestock feed lots, open pit mining and
tailings piles from mining operations, logging operations, and miscellaneous
agricultural operations such as fertilizer application and crop harvesting.
At present NADB does not have adequate source data or emission factors to
make emission estimates. They may be entered into NEDS using the procedure
described under "Hand-calculated Emission Estimates," in this section. Due
to the complexity involved in making emission estimates for fugitive dust
sources, it is suggested that interested persons review references 61 and 62
before making their own emission estimates.
1. Unpaved roads (spaces 10-16, Section 5): Vehicle traffic over un-
paved roads, parking areas, and recreational areas can cause large
quantities of dust to become airborne. The primary factors affecting
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the amount of dust generated are vehicle speed and type of surface.
Other variables influencing dust emissions are the wind speed, surface
moisture, and type of vehicle. To determine the dust emissions, it
is necessary to estimate vehicle-miles of travel on unpaved roads.
Such estimates, or at least the total mileage of unpaved roads, may
be obtained from state highway departments. If only miles of unpaved
roads are available, the average traffic volume must be estimated.
Estimation of average traffic volume should take into account the type
of road (primitive, unimproved, graded, or gravel) and location
(urban, rural, suburban, etc.). Emissions may then be calculated
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are included in Compilation of Air Pollutant Emission Factors,
Supplement No. 5. NADB has compiled VMT on unpaved roads by county.
County unpaved road mileage derived from state mileage data is
apportioned to counties on the basis of rural population density.
Average traffic volume as a function of rural population density has
also been derived based on data for a selected number of states.
These factors are combined to produce VMT by county.
Unpaved airstrips (spaces 17-21, Section 5): Many of the same factors
affecting emissions from unpaved roads also are applicable to unpaved
airstrips. To estimate aircraft LTO's on unpaved airstrips, the
operators of such airfields should be contacted. NADB has compiled
LTO cycles for unpaved airstrips based on data from the Federal
Aviation Administration showing U.S. airstrips by surface type and
number of based aircraft at each airstrip.
Agricultural land tilling (spaces 33-37, Section 5): Dust may result
from several of the tilling operations necessary for soil preparation.
The soil type and the desired change in soil structure determine the
particular tilling procedure which is used. Tilling techniques include
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rough plowing, mulch plowing, and the cutting of narrow slits in the
sod into which seed and fertilizer may be placed. In any case, the
soil is disturbed in a manner which changes the structure of the soil.
The soil type, surface moisture, and resulting tool speed affect the
quantity of dust generated. The type of equipment used and the wind
speed also have some effect on dust generation. To estimate the dust
emissions,, the number of acres tilled must be determined. The
Census of Agriculture reports cropland acreage. Also, officials
of state agriculture departments or county agricultural extension
agents should be able to provide such data. These officials should
be able to furnish information about the tillage practices used.
The Census of Agriculture was used to obtain the data in NEDS. It
was assumed there were three til lings for each acre of harvested crop-
land.65 Emission factors for agricultural tilling are included in
Supplement No. 5 to Compilation of Air Pollutant Emission Factors
(AP-42).27
Heavy construction (spaces 22-27, Section 5): Road and building
construction activity results in generation of dust. Land clearing,
excavation, and vehicle traffic around the construction site are
principal causes of dust emissions. The soil type, moisture, wind
speed, and type of operations taking place are the principal facotrs
influencing emissions. An estimate of the area subject to highway
construction may be obtained from highway departments. Estimates of
the area subject to building construction may be obtained from local
public works departments or similar agencies responsible for con-
struction permit applications. To estimate the extent of construction
activity for NEDS, state level construction employment data have been
converted to acres of construction65 and the resulting totals apportioned
to counties. Emission factors for heavy construction will also be in-
cluded in Supplement Ho. 5 to AP-42.27
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5. Windblown dust (spaces 28-32, Section 5): In some areas, large dust
emissions are generated as a result of windblown soil. Officials of
the appropriate state agency, such as the state department of natural
resources or department of agriculture, may be able to furnish
estimates of the number of acres in each county subject to severe
soil erosion. In addition, officials of the local offices of the
U.S. Soil Conservation Service should be able to provide the same
information. Because such estimates are usually vague, reporting the
total acreage to the nearest 1,000 acres is sufficient.
6. Structural fires (spaces 73-77, Section 5): Building fires can also
produce short-term emissions of air contaminants. The best procedure
for determining information for this source category is to contact
local fire departments, fire protection associations, or other agencies
for an estimate of the number of structural fires that occur in each
county during the year. In the absence of such information, it can
be assumed that, based on the nationwide figures given by the National
Fire Protection Association, an average of four fires per 1,000
population occur each year.
7. Frost control (spaces 66-72, Section 5): In some areas orchard
heaters may be used on the coldest nights of the year. The county
or state department of agriculture will usually have a breakdown of
the number and types of orchard heaters that are in use. Data can
also be obtained from some of the citrus grove operators in the area.
These sources should also be able to furnish the approximate length
of time each night the units were burning. An estimate should also
be obtained of the number of units fired at any one time. These
data may be used to determine heater-hours of operation so that emis-
sions may be computed using the emission factors given in AP-42.
COMMENTS (spaces 10-72, Section 6)
Enter any comments necessary to explain figures or data entries in
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other sections of the form. Enter comments as briefly as possible, using
appropriate abbreviations. Do not exceed the space provided on the form.
HAND-CALCULATED EMISSION ESTIMATES
Section 7 of the area source form is an optional section that may be
used to enter hand-calculated emission estimates for any source category or
to add emission estimates for a source category not included in Sections 1-5.
These features are desirable since, in order to achieve more accurate emis-
sion estimates, it is sometimes possible to calculate emissions according
to a more detailed procedure using more extensive source data than would
normally be used for the standard computer-calculated emissions. The source
categories for which hand calculation is probably most desirable are light -
and heavy-duty motor vehicle travel, aircraft, and fugitive dust sources.
However, hand-calculated emissions may be entered for any other category
on Sections 1-5 also. In some areas, rather unique source categories may
exist. If adequate data are available, emissions estimates for these
source categories may be added to NEDS, entering the hand-calculated emission
estimates in Section 7.
In order to use Section 7, code the appropriate data as follows:
1. Indentification: Enter the proper state code (spaces 1-2), county
code (spaces 3-6), and AQCR code (spaces 7-9) based on the proper
SAROAD codes. Data for different counties may be coded on the same
form, provided that the identification is properly coded each time.
2. Year of record: Enter the last two digits of the year for which the
data are representative in spaces 10-11.
3. Source code: Enter the proper two-digit source code from Volume V
which relates to a source category in Sections 1-5 or to a new source
category to be added in spaces 12-13. Note from the table in Volume
V that there are a limited number of new source categories which may
be added for any one county.
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Source emission estimates: Enter the hand-calculated emission esti-
mates in tons per year for the appropriate pollutants: participates,
spaces 14-19; sulfur oxides, spaces 20-24; nitrogen oxides, spaces
25-30; hydrocarbons, spaces 31-36; and carbon monoxide, spaces 37-43.
The procedure for changing or deleting these emission estimates is
described in the action code section.
Comments: Enter in spaces 44-77 any comments which are appropriate.
For emission estimates for a category given on Sections 1-5, the
comment should preferably identify the method used to hand-calculate
the emission estimates. For a new category not included on Sections
1-5, the comment must identify the new source category. The calcu-
lation method may be identified in the remaining spaces if possible.
Action code: In space 78, enter the proper action code from the table
in Volume V. Normally an "A" will be used to indicate that a section
(card) is being added, but a "C" may also be used to indicate a
change to existing data. Do not use code "D" in space 78. To delete
the source emission estimates or comments on Section 7 a special
coding procedure is required. Normally the source emission estimates
entered in spaces 14-43 will be substituted (or added for a new
source category) for the normally computer-calculated emissions. To
delete the source emission estimates so that the computer-calculated
emissions will be used instead, code a -2 (minus two) right justified
in the appropriate source emission estimates field. For example, to
delete existing source emission estimates for particulates "-2"
would be coded in space 18-19. Similarly, if it is desired to code
a blank or an "I don't know" source emission estimate for a source
category, code a -1 (minus one) right justified in the appropriate
source emission estimates field. If a "-1" is so entered, the
normally computer-calculated emissions will be replaced with a
blank to indicate that emissions are unknown or no reliable estimates
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7.
REFERENCES
are possible. It is expected that use of "-1" will be necessary only
on rare occasions .
Spaces 79-80 are preprinted to identify NEDS area source format.
1
4.
8.
9.
10.
11.
Guide for Compiling a Comprehensive Emission Inventory (APTD-1135).
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Research Triangle Park, N.C.
NADB Internal Operations Manual, (AEROS Manual, Vol. IV). U.S.
Environmental Protection Agency, Research Triangle Park, N.C.
AEROS Coding Manual (AEROS Manual, Vol. V). U.S. Environmental
Protection Agency, Research Triangle Park, N.C.
SAROAD Station Coding Manual for Aerometric Sampling Networks. U.S.
Environmental Protection Agency, Publication No. APTD-0907. Research
Triangle Park, N.C. February 1972.
1970 Census of Population, "Number of Inhabitants." PC -A series.
U.S. Department of Commerce, Bureau of Census, Washington, D.C. 1970.
Burner Fuel Oils, Mineral Industry Surveys. U.S. Department of Interior,
Bureau of Mines, Bartlesville, Oklahoma. Annual.
Fuel Oils by Sulfur Content. Mineral Industry Surveys. U.S.
Department of Interior, Bureau of Mines, Washington, D.C. Annual.
Keystone Coal Industry Manual . McGraw-Hill, Inc., New York, New York.
Sulfur Content of United States Coals. Bureau of Mines Information
Circular 8312. U.S. Department of Interior, Washington, D.C. 1966.
Coal-Bituminous and Lignite (Reprint from Minerals Yearbook). U.S.
Department of the Interior, Bureau of Mines, Washington, D.C. 1970.
Bituminous Coal and Lignite Shipments from Coal Producing Districts
by Ranges of Sulfur Content. Calendar Year 1973. Mineral Industry
Surveys. U.S. Bureau of Mines, Washington, D.C.
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12. 1970 Census of Housing, "Detailed Housing Characteristics." HC-B
series. U.S. Department of Commerce, Bureau of the Census.
Washington, D.C. 1970.
13. Standard Industrial Classification Manual. Executive Office of the
President, Office of Management and Budget, Washington, D.C. 1972.
14. Census of Manufacturers, "Area Statistics" MC(3) series. U.S.
Department of Commerce, Bureau of the Census, Washington, D.C.
(published every 5 years).
15. County Business Patterns. U.S. Department of Commerce, Bureau of the
Census, Washington, D.C. Annual.
16. Federal Power Commission Form 67, Steam-Electric Plant Air and Water
Quality Control Data for the Year Ended Dec. 31, 19 .
17. Federal Power Commission, Forms 2 and 2-A, Natural Gas Companies.
Annual Report.
18. Mineral Industry Surveys, "Sales of Fuel Oil and Kerosene." U.S.
Department of the Interior, Bureau of Mines, Washington, D.C.
Annual .
19. Census of Manufacturers, Special Report Series: Fuels and Electric
Energy Consumed. U.S. Department of Commerce. Washington, D.C.
20. Local Climatological Data, Annual Summary with Comparative Data. U.S.
Department of Commerce, Environmental Sciences Service Administration.
Washington, D.C. Annual.
21. 1970 Census of Housing, "Advance Report" Series HC-(VI). U.S. Depart-
ment of Commerce, Bureau of the Census, Washington, D.C. 1971,
22. Fuel Oil and Oil Heat. Cedar Grove, New Jersey. October 1972.
23. Development of a Methodology to Allocate Liquid Fossil Fuel Consumption
by County. Final report for EPA Contract 68-02-1067. Walden Research
Corporation, Cambridge, Massachusetts. (EPA report EPA-450/3-74-021).
March 1974.
24. "Fuel Trades Fact Book." Mew England Fuel Institute, Boston,
Massachusetts. March 1973.
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25. Methodology Development and Data Collection to Upgrade the NEDS Area
Source Data, Reports for EPA Contract 68-02-1410. Wai den Research
Corporation, Cambridge, Massachusetts.
26. Coal-Pennsylvania Anthracite. Mineral Industry Surveys, U.S. Depart-
ment of Interior, Bureau of Mines, Washington, D.C. Annual.
27. Compilation of Air Pollutant Emission Factors, Second Edition. U.S.
Environmental Protection Agency, Research Triangle Park, N.C. April
1973.
28. Mineral Industry Surveys, "Natural Gas Production and Consumption."
U.S. Department of the Interior, Bureau of Mines, Washington, D.C.
Annual.
29. Mineral Industry Surveys, "Sales of LPG and Ethane." U.S. Department
of the Interior, Bureau of Mines, Washington, D.C. 1970.
30. Ozolins, G. and R. Smith. A Rapid Survey Technique for Estimating
Community Air Pollution Emissions. U.S. Department of Health,
Education and Welfare, PHS, Division of Air Pollution (Publication
No. 999-AP-29), Cincinnati, Ohio. October 1966.
31. 1968 National Survey of Community Solid Waste Practices. Interim
Report. U.S. Department of Health, Education and Welfare, PHS,
Cincinnati, Ohio. 1968.
32. 1968 National Survey of Community Solid Waste Practices. Preliminary
data analysis. U.S. Department of Health, Education and Welfare, PHS,
Cincinnati, Ohio. 1968.
33. Brinkerhoff, Ronald J. Inventory of Intermediate Size Incinerators
in the United States - 1972. Pollution Engineering. November 1973.
34. Current Population Reports, Series P-25 and P-26. Bureau of the
Census, U.S. Department of Commerce, Washington, D.C.
35. Census of Transportation, 1967. U.S. Department of Commerce, Bureau
of the Census, Washington, D.C.
36. Road User and Property Taxes. U.S. Department of Transportation,
Federal Highway Administration, Washington, D.C.
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37. Highway Statistics. U.S. Department of Transportation, Federal High-
way Administration, Washington, D.C. Annual.
38. Motor Truck Facts. Automobile Manufactures Association, Detroit,
'lichiqan. Annual .
39. Private communication with Mr. L.L. Listen, Federal Highway Administra-
tion, Highway Statistics Division, Washington, D.C.
40. R.L. Polk and Co. Detroit, Michigan.
41. 1970 Annual Survey of Manufacturers, Fuels and Electric Energy Used
by Industry Groups. U.S. Department of Commerce, Washington, D.C.
42. "Relative Energy Consumption of Rail and Highway Freight Transportation,"
preliminary findings of a U.S. Department of Transportation study,
Cambridge, Massachusetts. 1973.
43. FAA Air Traffic Activity. U.S. Department of Transportation, Federal
Aviation Administration, Washington, D.C. 1970.
44. Military Air Traffic Activity Report. U.S. Department of Transportation,
Federal Aviation Administration, Washington, D.C. 1970.
45. Census of U.S. Civil Aircraft. U.S. Department of Transportation,
Federal Aviation Administration, Washington, D.C. 1970.
46. Waterborne Commerce of the United States. U.S. Department of the
Army, Corps of Engineers, New Orleans, Louisiana. 1970.
47. World Almanac. New York, New York. 1972.
48. Boating 1972, A Statistical Report on America's Top Family Sport.
Marex, Chicago, Illinois and the National Association of Engine and
Boat Manufacturers, Greenwich, Connecticut.
49. Exhaust Emissions from Uncontrolled Vehicles and Related Equipment
Using Internal Combustion Engines. Final reports for EPA Contract
No. EHA 70-108, Southwest Research Institute, San Antonio, Texas.
50. Area Measurement Reports. GE-20 series. U.S. Department of Commerce,
Bureau of the Census, Washington, D.C. 1970.
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51.
52.
53.
54.
55.
56.
57.
58.
59.
60.
61.
62.
Census of Agriculture, County Data. U.S. Department of Commerce,
Bureau of the Census, Washington, D.C. 1969.
Hydrocarbon Emission Sources in the Metropolitan Boston Intrastate
Air Quality Control Region (Preliminary Draft). Prepared for U.S.
Environmental Protection Agency, Region I, by GCA/Technology Division,
Under Contract No. 68-02-1006, Task Order No. 3. December 1973.
State Taxation Figures, 1972.
Boston, Massachusetts.
Massachusetts State Taxation Department,
1967 Census of Business. Retail Trade-Gasoline Service Stations and
LPG Gas Dealers - DC67-RS7. U.S. Department of Commerce, Bureau of
the Census, Washington, D.C.
1967 Census of Business, Selected Services Area Statistics. U.S.
Department of Commerce, Bureau of the Census, Washington, D.C.
OAQPS Data File of Nationwide Emissions, 1971. National Air Data
Branch, Monitoring and Data Analysis Division, U.S. Environmental
Protection Agency, Research Triangle Park, N.C. (Unpublished Report).
May 1973.
Air Pollution Engineering Manual. U.S. Department of Health, Education
and Welfare, PHS, Publication No. 999-AP-40, Cincinnati, Ohio. 1967.
Handbook of Chemistry and Physics.
Cleveland, Ohio. 1971.
Chemical Rubber Company,
Development of Emission Factors for Estimating Atmospheric Emissions
From Forest Fires. Prepared for U.S. Environmental Protection Agency,
Research Triangle Park, North Carolina, by IIT Research Institute,
Under Contract No. 68-02-0641 . (EPA-450/3-73-009). October 1973.
Wildfire Statistics. U.S. Department of Agriculture, Forest Service,
Division of Cooperative Forest Fire Control, Washington, D.C. Annual.
Development of Emission Factors for Fugitive Dust Sources. Final
report for EPA Contract No. 68-02-0619. Midwest Research Institute,
Kansas City, Missouri (EPA-450/3-74-037).
Investigation of Fugitive Dust-Sources, Emissions and Control. Final
report for EPA Contract No. 68-02-0044, Task Order No. 9. PEDCo-
Environmental Specialists, Inc., Cincinnati, Ohio.
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63. Personal Communication with National Fire Protection Association,
60 Batterymarch Street, Boston, Massachusetts.
64. Motorcycle Usage and Owner Profile Study. Hendrix, Tucker & VJalker,
Inc. March 1974.
65. Emissions Inventory of Agricultural Tilling, Unpaved Roads and Air-
strips, and Construction Sites. Final report for EPA Contract No.
68-02-1437. Midwest Research Institute, Kansas City, Missouri.
66. Computer tape from Public Information Center, Federal Aviation
Administration, Washington, D.C.
67. 1972 Census of Construction Industries. U.S. Department of Commerce,
Bureau of the Census, Washington, D.C.
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GENERAL
For a general description of the Point Source Form, refer to Section 2.1.2
and Figure 2.1.2-a.
The NEDS Point Source Form (Figure 3.1.2-a) is used to organize emissions
data into computer-readable format for key punching and subsequent entry into
computerized data files. Therefore, the POINT SOURCE FORM must be COMPLETED
CORRECTLY.
In the following discussion several words will be used for which the fol-
lowing definitions are necessary.
FORM - the NEDS Point Source Form divided into seven horizontal rows of
squares, numbers, and words - each horizontal row represents a card.
CARD - 80-column computer punch card.
COLUMN - one of the vertical columns on the card. The numbers on the form
refer to these columns.
FIELD - a COLUMN or group of COLUMNS; only one subject to a FIELD. A FIELD
is identified on the FORM by vertical lines extending above the COLUMN numbers.
The name of the FIELD is printed between the vertical lines.
LEFT JUSTIFY - the entry in the FIELD starts at the left side of the FIELD -
always alphabetic.
RIGHT JUSTIFY - the entry in the FIELD starts at the right side of the
FIELD - always numeric.
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The terms high order or low order position are synonomous with left justify
or right justify, respectively, and will not be used in this discussion.
For the Point Source Form the following applies:
Left Justify - letters or alphabet
Right Justify - numbers or data
The only violation of the above right and left justify rule involves a
decimal point. The decimal point is indicated by a triangle preprinted on the
form. The data are entered so that the decimal point in the data corresponds to
the triangle on the form. Zeros are entered in the remaining columns of the
field.
Hourly
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34
35
36
37
38
39
The entire form may be divided into three areas named identifiers, control
codes, and data fields.
The identifiers do just as the name implies - identify plant name, geograph-
ical location, date, etc.
IDENTIFIERS FOR EACH CARD (NO BLANKS ALLOWED)
Card No.
Columns (incl._)
1 to 13 + 14 to 21
1 to 13 + 14 to 17
1 to 13 + 14 to 17
1 to 13 + 14 to 17
1 to 13 + 14 to 17
1 to 13 + 14 to 17 + 18 to 25
1 to 13 + 14 to 17 + 18 to 25
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The one exception to NO BLANKS in the IDENTIFIER area concerns the Citv Code
on Card One, Columns 14-17. This exception is discussed later in this section.
The control codes tell the computer what action is required.
Column
78
79
80
CONTROL CODES FOR EACH CARD (NO BLANKS ALLOWED)
A-add C-change D-delete
P-point This code is preprinted
Card No. This code is preprinted
All control codes must be filled in for each card that is to be keypunched.
The rest of the form constitutes the data fields. The discussion that
follows applies to the fields individually or in oroups. It will start with
CARD ONE and continue through CARD SEVEN. The information will be presented
in text form and Graphically throuqh examples.
TEN BASIC FACTS AND RULES
1. Legibility is mandatory. Print using block capital letters.
2. Characters - slash zeros (0) and (Z).
3. DON'T change field names.
4. Decimal point - only when a triangle is preprinted in field.
5. To indicate Nonapplicable, use lone right justified zero in field.
6. NO DATA - blank field.
7. Identifiers must be complete! Otherwise computer rejects.
8. Control Codes must be complete! Otherwise computer rejects.
9. DON'T use fields (or columns) without names (headings).
10. Letters left justify; numbers right iustify.
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CARD ONE
The purpose of Card One is to identify and locate a facility that has
been determined to be a point source.
STATE, COLUMNS 1-2
Enter the two-digit code for the state within which the point source is
located. The District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, American Samoa, Guam, and the
Virgin Islands are to be considered 'States' for coding purposes. The codes
are in State Identification Numbers Table, AEPOS Manual, Volume V, Section 2.1.0.
The entry is right justified, zero filled, with no blanks.
COUNTY, COLUMNS 3-6
For the NEDS Point Source coding, all states except one use counties. The
county codes and the one exception are in the City-County Identification Table,
AEROS Manual, Volume V, Section 2.2.0. The one exception where counties are
not used is Massachusetts, and this state reauested to use their own Air Pollution
Control Districts (APCD), instead of counties. County equivalents in Alaska are
called election districts, and in Louisiana they are called parishes.
Cases when a city is considered a separate entity and not part of a countv
are discussed under City later in this section.
The entry i-s right justified, zero filled, with no blanks.
AQCR, COLUMNS 7-9
The Air Quality Control Region (AQCR) numbers are found in AEROS Menual,
Volume V, Section 2.3.0. The entry is right justified, zero filled, with no
blanks.
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PLANT ID NUMBER, COLUMNS 10-13
The Plant (point source) ID Number is assigned by county. That is, there
is a number set in each county and the numbering is sequential within each county,
every plant (point source) identified. Plant ID numbers must be unique for each
plant within a county. The state, county, and AOCR codes will differentiate all
the plants with the same Plant ID Number. The Regional Office is responsible for
assigning Plant ID numbers. The responsibility may be delegated. Once assigned,
a plant ID should not be changed.
In most cases, the simplest and most meaningful method for assigning plant
ID is to begin with 0001 and number the plants sequentially up to however many
plants are in the county. Some agencies prefer to assign other special code
numbers, and this is acceptable. Use of alphabetic codes or a alphanumeric com-
binations for Plant ID is also acceptable; however, care should be taken to ensure
that any desired sort order for the plants within a county on reports will not
be disrupted by the assignment of alphanumeric ID's. The sequence for sortina is
that alphabetic ID's follow numeric ID's. Alphanumeric ID's mav fall between
numeric ID's. As examples, an ID of 000A would follow 0009 and precede 0010 in
the sort order, A001 would follow 9999 and precede B001, etc. For additional
discussion on this topic, see the discussion later in this section on assignment
of point ID,
In all cases, no blanks are allowed in the plant ID field. Entries must
be zero filled as necessary.
If a plant ceases operation, change the emission estimation method code to
7. Do not delete the plant from the file. See Card 4, "Estimation Method Code,"
for additional details.
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CITY, COLUMNS 14-17
If the Point source is within the city limits, a code for the city is listed
in City-County Identification Table, Aeros Manual, Volume V, Section 2.2.0.
The only exception to the previously stated rule of no blanks in the iden-
tifier area occurs if the point source is OUTSIDE the city limits, or if the citv
is not listed in City-County Identification Table, AEPOS Manual, Volume V,
Section 2.2.0; in such cases, leave columns 14-17 BLANK.
There are a few cities that are considered independent entities and are not
included as part of any county. In this case the city code is entered in both
County columns 3-6 and City columns 14-17. Cities known to fall in this cateoorv
are Baltimore, Maryland, St. Louis, Missouri, Carson City, Nevada, and 38 cities
in Virginia. For NEDS coding purooses, only nine cities in Virginia are treated
as independent entities. They are: (1) Alexandria, (2) Chesapeake, (3) Fairfax,
(4) Hampton, (5) Newport News, (6) Norfolk, (7) Portsmouth, (8) Richmond., and
(9) Virginia Beach. Check with local authorities to determine if there are more.
The entry is right justified, zero filled, with no blanks.
UTM ZONE, COLUMNS 18-19
For mapping purposes, the world is divided into 60 zones which are sequen-
tially numbered starting at 180° meridian and numbering to the east. The western
U. S. is in zone 10, and the eastern U. S. is in zone 19. Figure 3.1.2-b shows
the Continental U. S. and the zones. Table 3.1.2-a lists UTM Zones of U. S. and
possessions, and Table 3.1.2-b lists UTM Zones by state. Enter the zone number
for the location of the source in question.
The entry is right justified, zero filled, with no blanks. Further discussion
is given under Card 2, "UTM Coordinates."
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ZONE 15 I ZONE 16 I ZONE 17 \ ZONE 18 \ ZONE 19
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114°
108°
Figure 3.1.2-b. UTM grid zones in the contiguous United States.
Table 3.1.2-a.
UTM Zones of U.S. and Possessions
Area
Continental U.S.
Alaska
Hawai i
Puerto Rico
Virgin Islands
Guam
American Samoa
Zone
Longitude
10-19
01-09
04-05
19-20
20
55
02
67°-125°N
120°-180°l-l
154°-80°W
65°-68°W
64°-66°H
144°-145°W
171°-172°U
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Table 3.1.2-b.
UTM Zones bv State
State
Valid Zone No.'
01 Alabama
02 Alaska
03 Arizona
04 Arkansas
05 California
06 Colorado
07 Connecticut
08 Delaware
09 District of Columbia
10 Florida
11 Georgia
12 Hawaii
13 Idaho
14 Illinois
15 Indiana
16 Iowa
17 Kansas
18 Kentucky
19 Louisiana
20 Maine
21 Maryland
22 Massachusetts
23 Michigan
24 Minnesota
25 Mississippi
26 Missouri
27 Montana
28 Nebraska
16
01-09
11-12
15-16
10-11
12-13
18-19
18
18
16-17
16-17
04-05
11-12
15-16
16
14-15
14-15
16-17
15-16
19
17-18
18-19
16-17
14-15
15-16
15-16
11-13
13-15
State
29 Nevada
30 New Hampshire
31 New Jersey
32 New Mexi co
33 New York
34 North Carolina
35 North Dakota
36 Ohio
37 Oklahoma
38 Oregon
39 Pennsylvania
40 Puerto Rico
41 Rhode Island
42 South Carolina
43 South Dakota
44 Tennessee
45 Texas
46 Utah
47 Vermont
48 Virginia
49 Washington
50 West Virginia
51 Wisconsin
52 Wyoming
53 American Samoa
54 Guam
55 Virgin Islands
Valid Zone No.'
11
18-19
18
12-13
17-18
17-18
13-14
16-17
13-15
10-11
17-18
19-20
19
17
13-14
15-17
13-15
12
18-19
17-18
10-11
17-18
15-16
12-13
02
55
20
Zone number must be within range indicated.
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YEAR OF RECORD, COLUMNS 20-21
Enter the year of record for that data that are entered on Card One. The
entry is right justified, zero filled, with no blanks.
NAME AND ADDRESS, COLUMNS 22-61
The name and address should describe the physical location of the point
source. Enter the name the point source used or the name the agency has on record.
Enter a street address for the point source, if possible. DO NOT use the name and
address of some distant headquarters. Use common abbreviations, do not use periods,
and leave blanks between words to ensure a readable entry. The city, county, and
state have previously been entered, so do not repeat. However, if the city does
not appear in City-County Identification Table, AEROS Manual, Volume V, Section
2.2.0, then the city must be entered in this field. Use columns 57-61 for the
zip code.
The entry is left justified.
CONTACT - PERSONAL, COLUMNS 62-73
Enter the name of the person who should be contacted with regard to activities.
This entry is left justified.
OWN(ERSHIP), COLUMN 74
Enter a one letter code for the type of ownership of the point source as follows:
P Private
L Local Government
S State Government
F Federal Government
U Utility
No blanks are allowed.
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COLUMNS 75-77
These columns are not used - Leave Blank. Any entries will not be accepted
by the computer.
ACTION, COLUMN '78
Enter a letter code for the type of action as follows:
A Add
D Delete
C change
No blanks are allowed.
An add code (A) entered on Card One is used to add a new plant to the file.
A delete code (D) is used to delete an entire plant from the file. Use of a D in
column 78 of Card One results in deletion of all subseauent data for all points
at the plant. A change code (C) is used only to change a given data field on Card
One. Enter data only for the field or fields to be changed.
COLUMN 79
This column is preprinted with a P for Point Source.
COLUMN 80
This column is also preprinted with a card number. Formats of all of the
cards are printed horizontally on one sheet. Be sure you are entering data in
the correct column on the correct card, check column 80.
SUMMARY
Instructions for completing Card One are summarized in Table 3.1.2-c and
illustrated in Figure 3.1.2-c.
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Table 3.1.2-c. Summary of Instructions for Card (~inec
Column
Data Source
Remarks
1-2 AEROS Manual Vol. V
3-6 AEROS Manual Vol. V
7-9 AEROS Manual Vol. V
10-13 Local Assignment
14-17 AEROS Manual Vol. V
18-19 UTM Map
20-21 Year of Record this
data represents
22-61 Name of facility
Address of Point
Source
57-61 Zip Code
62-73 Person in charge of
pollution control
activities
74 Own P Private
L Local Govt.
S State Govt.
F Federal Govt.
U Utility
75-77 Not Used
78 Action Code
A-Add
D-Delete
C-Change
79 Preprinted
80 Preprinted card
l' thru 7
< 56
< 248
Only exception, leave
blank if outside city
limits or not listed
Continental U. S.
< 20
Leave Blank
L - left justify, R - right justify, 0 - zero fill, B - no blanks.
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CARD TWO
The purpose of Card Two is to (1) provide stack data and (2) identify and
locate emission points.
COLUMNS 1-13
These columns were discussed in the previous section for Card One.
POINT ID, COLUMNS 14-15
The entry is right justified, zero filled, with no blanks.
The "Point ID" is assigned from information available on a local basis and
knowledge of the plant whether from visits or from a questionnaire. The dis-
tinction between point source and emission point is necessary to assian "Point ID"
numbers. A point source may be one or many emission points; the total of which
constitutes a plant or facility. "Point ID" identifies an emission point within
such a point source. The best procedure is to draw a flow diagram of the facility,
such as that, shown in Figure 3.1.2-d, on the back of the coding form and indicate
all of the emission points. Some of the emission points may be grouped into one
emission point. The determination of whether to group or not to qroup emission
points will reouire exercise of Qualitative judgement.
There are several ways emission points mav be grouped. A stack can reoresent
an emission point when it serves as an outlet for one unit, such as a boiler.
However, when several units discharge through one stack, it is necessary to examine
the characteristics of these units and the use of the stack to determine how many
emission points they represent. If one process unit discharges through one or
more separate stacks, this becomes one emission point. It is incorrect to assume
that the number of emission points in a point source corresponds to the number of
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Figure 3.1.2-d. Typical Process Flow Diagram as Drawn on Back of NEDS Coding Form.
stacks. Similarly, it is incorrect to assume that the number of emission points
corresponds to the number of units. A few examples will clarify grouping.
Example 1. A single unit has a multitude of vents to the atmosphere from the
same process. Combine these vents into one emission point for reporting
purposes.
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Example 2. Several small similar units each emit 5 tons per year or less of
any pollutant, have the same capacity, burn the same type of fuel, discharge
through separate but similar stacks. These units may be grouped and the total
emissions from all stacks may be reported as one emission point.
Boilers burning different fuels are not similar and may not be grouped.
Example 3. Several small similar units having the same capacity, burning the
same type fuel, discharge through one common stack, and total emission of any
one pollutant is less than 100 tons per year; the units may be grouped and
reported as one emission point.
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Example 4. Units with different discriptions, operating all year long but at
different hours and using different types of fuels, discharge through on« common
stack. These units may not be grouped. They represent four separate emission
points, thus four Point ID'S, and a coding form must be completed for each.
Note: Number consecutively.
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Example 5. There are three small similar units (having the same capacity,
burning the same type fuel, and having the same operating hours) and two large
units, each different from the other and both different from the three small
similar units. The three small, similar units may be grouped. For reporting
purposes, this represents three emission points, three point ID's.
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Example 6. Two different units operate consecutively (never simultanously)
throughout the year and discharge through one common stack. Unit X operates
Monday through Wednesday; unit Y operates Thursday through Saturday. These
must be reported as two emission points, two Point ID's. Seasonal operations
having a common stack would fall into this category as well, as would boilers
burning different fuels.
Point ID's may use either all numeric, all alphabetic, or mixed alphanumeric
characters. Generally, only numeric characters are used for Point ID's. Begin
numbering of points with 0 up to a maximum of 99. If a facility has more than
99 emission points, alphabetic Point ID's may be assianed for the excess above
99 points. The sequence of numbering should be 01, 02, 03 98, 99, AA, AB,
AC .... AY, AZ, BA, BB .... Tl. This scheme should provide more than enough
combinations to handle the number of points at a facility. The use of mixed
alphanumeric ID's is not recommended unless necessary. The sequence of alpha-
numeric ID's would be 09, 0A, 0B 0Z, 10 19, 1A 1Z. In this
example, all of the points numbered 0A through 0Z would fall between points
09 and 10. Care should be taken, if mixed alphanumeric Point ID's are used,
that the points-with-common-stack field (discussed later) properly reflects the
ID's with the same stack. For instance "0910" would also imply that any points
numbered 0A, 0B, etc. are all vented to the same stack as points 09 and 10.
Therefore, to avoid a possible misinterpretation of the points-with-common-stack
field, as well as to preserve any desired sequence of sorting of emission points
in a facility, it is urged that only all numeric or all alphabetic Point ID's
be assigned.
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If an emission point ceases operation, do not delete it from the file. Chanqe
the emission estimation method code to a 7. See card 4, estimation method, for
additional explanation.
YEAR OF RECORD, COLUMNS 16-17
Enter the year of record for the data that are entered on Card Two.
SIC, COLUMNS 18-21
The Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) code comes from the Standard
Industrial Classifications Manual, 1973, available from Superintendent of
Documents, Washington, DC. The code is a four-digit number. Do not use SIC
codes from previous editions of the SIC Manual, such as the 1967 edition.
Codes from older editions are not consistent with those in the 1973 edition.
Also, do not use abbreviated two-digit codes with zero fill, such as "2600."
Use only specific four-digit codes from the 1973 SIC Manual.
IPP, COLUMNS 22-23
The two-digit IPP (Implementation Planning Program) process code, when
combined with an SIC, serves as a source identifier in the IPP dispersion model-
ing program. The IPP model may use NEDS point source data for inout. IPP codes
are listed in AEROS Volume V, Section 3.2.0. The applicable IPP code should be
selected as follows:
If the process DOES NOT involve fuel combustion, the IPP code is selected
from the list for specific SICs which is given in AEROS Volume V. The IPP codes
are valid only for the SICs shown. DO NOT borrow IPP codes from another SIC.
Some SICs are listed in Volume V with two zeroes for the last two digits or a
zero for the last digit of the four digit SIC. This means that the IPP codes
shown apply for any SIC with the first two or three digits shown. For example
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the IPP codes listed under SIC 1400, apply for any SIC with the first two diqits
of 14 and the IPP codes listed under SIC 2060 apply for any SIC with first three
digits of 206. For a complete list of SICs refer to the SIC Manual.
If the SIC is not covered by the list in the IPP code table in Volume V and
the process does not involve fuel combustion, leave the IPP code blank. There
is no valid IPP code.
If the process DOES involve fuel combustion in a boiler or internal combus-
tion engine, the IPP code is selected from the list in Volume V. These combustion
code numbers may apply to any SIC. The codes specifically identified as "power
plant" should be used only with electric utilities, SIC 4911.
If a boiler is multiple fueled and:
1. fine of the fuels is coal, use the IPP code for coal.
2. Coal is not burned, use the IPP code for the fuel supplying
the largest quantity of BTU's.
If the process DOES involve fuel combustion, but only as in-process fuel
use associated with an industrial process or solid waste incinerator, assign
the IPP code according to the identity of the industrial process or incinerator,
as if the process did not involve fuel combustion.
The entry is right justified, zero filled, and no blanks are allowed,
except as noted above.
UTM COORDINATES, COLUMNS 24-32
The Universal Transverse Mercator Projection System (UTM) was selected to
provide an accurate means of locating a facility. The coordinate can be deter-
mined from a United States Geodetic Survey (USGS) map or an Army Map Service (AKS)
map. This system provides maps of small areas with very little distortion.
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There are several references describing the Universal Transverse Mercator
System. However, these references give the theory and the development mixed in
with other systems, and do not really set forth the information needed without
considerable study. The world is divided around the equator into 6° zones.
The UTM zones for the United States were shown in Figure 3.1.2-b. The zones
are numbered from 1 to 60 in an easterly direction starting with the 180°
meridian, and extend from 80° S to 84° N in height. As indicated in Table 3.1.2-a,
the 55 states and territories are located in zones 1 through 20, except Guam,
which is in zone 55. All are in the northern hemisphere except American Samoa.
The horizontal and vertical coordinates for each zone are independent of
the others (Figure 3.1.2-e). The center meridian is always 500,000 meters east.
The two vertical lines resulting from the intersection of the earth and a cylinder
are parallel and 360,000 meters apart; the zone is more at the equator and less
at the north and south ends. In the northern hemisphere, the vertical coordinates
start at 0meters at the equator and increase in a northerly direction. In the
southern hemisphere the vertical coordinates start at 10,000,000 meters north at
the equator and decrease in a southerly direction.
The projection at the vertical lines is exact, i.e., has a scale of one to
one. Between the vertical lines, the projection decreases to a scale of 0.99960
at the central meridian. Outside the vertical lines, the projection increases
to a scale of 1.00010. This system minimizes distortion when projecting a curved
surface on a flat surface.
When using the maps, some understanding of the markings is needed. There
could be three different systems and more if they are military maps (Armv Map
Service, AMS). All maps will have latitude (north) and longitude (east) in-
dicated by a black tick mark inside the border and a number at some interval
outside the border. The corners will have complete latitude and longitude.
If a state has its own coordinate system, it may or may not be on the map.
If so it will have black tick marks outside the border and numbers at some
interval. The UTM system will have blue tick marks outside the border and
numbers at some interval. The numbers at the corners will be in meters, while
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SCALE
FALSE
ORIGIN
Om
6°
1.00000
1.00010 1
320.000 mE
1.00000
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10,000,000 mN
•EQUATOR
0.99960
f1.00010
CENTER
MEDIAN
500,000 mE
360,000m
680,000 mE
Figure 3.1.2-e. Universal Transverse Mercator 6° zone projection.
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the others will be in kilometers. If the map is close to a zone border, the UT!"i
system of th'e adjacent zone may be shown in black. The maos will come in several
scales. The first choice is the 7.5-minute map series for emission inventory
work.
Series
7.5-minute
15-minute
30-minute
1:250,000 (2° x lc
Scale
1:24000
1:62500
1:125,000
1:250,000
The U. S. is not completely mapped in the 7.5-minute series, and parts are
not mapped in either the 7.5-minute or 15-minute series. It is not possible to
set down hard and fast rules of what is available and how it is marked. Demand
dictates what is available, and man-hours available dictate the updating revi-
sions. Treat this discussion as guidelines. Use the smallest scale map series
available in order to most accurately determine UTV1 coordinates. For NEDS cod-
ing purposes, sources are to be located to the nearest 0.1 kilometer. This
means that for facilities covering a large area, it may be difficult to locate
UTM coordinates for each emission point. For most facilities, however, loca-
ting all points according to a point in the center of the facility will be
accurate to the nearest 0.1 kilometer.
The maps are available by mail order from:
Distribution Section
US Geological Survey
1200 South Eads Street
Arlington, VA 22202
Many large universities and public libraries maintain reference files of these
maps. If mail order is used, first order an index map for the state (it is free).
Then, using the names on the index, order the maps needed.
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If the only data available are in degrees, minutes, and seconds of latitude
and longitude, submit them on a separate sheet of paper to the Regional Office;
it can be converted to the UTM coordinate system. A new procedure to allow for
this conversion is being developed and will be included in this section as soon
as possible.
The data entered (the zone was entered on Card One) are in kilometers (km)
and tenths of a kilometer. DO NOT TRY TO ENTER LATITUDE-LONGITUDE! The trianale
in the field is the decimal point.
The entry is right justified, zero filled, with no blanks.
STACK DATA, COLUMNS 33-54
Before starting to enter data in this field, which has five subfields, there
are some considerations that affect the entire field. When several similar
boilers that emit pollutants through separate stacks have been combined, the
following procedure will be used to determine the actual stack parameters to be
recorded. Calculate K.,- for each individual stack using the followina equation:
K, = (H.) (V ) (T .)/Q.
1 ITS!1
where:
Hi
Vi
- individual stack height, ft
= individual gas flow rate, ft /min
T . = individual stack temperature, °F
0- = individual emission rate of any common pollutant, T/yr
Select the stack with the lowest K. value, and enter this stack height, diameter,
temperature, and flow rate on the coding form in the appropriate fields. Enter
in the "Comments" section, Card Six, the total number of boilers and the total
number of stacks combined.
If there are entries in Height, Diameter, and Flow Rate fields, then the
Plume Height field should contain a single right justified zero to indicate
nonapplicability. Conversely, if the Height, Diameter, and Flow Rate fields
contain zeros, then there must be an entry in the Plume Height field.
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There are point sources that have one or more of the following character-
istics:
1. No clear-cut or enclosed point of emission.
2. No stack height (e.g., burning dumps).
3. A changing locus of emissions within the facility (e.g., leaking
valves at an oil refinery, dust from moving equipment in a guarry).
In such cases, the stack height, temperature, and flow rate columns on the coding
form will be marked with zeros, and columns 51 through 54 will be completed.
The STACK HEIGHT, Columns 33-36, is the vertical distance between the point
of emission and ground level. If an estimate of stack height must be made, that
value will be rounded to the nearest 10 feet. In the majority of cases, the
exact location of the discharge of pollutants will be well defined; there will
be a stack or some other enclosed, constrained, or physically bounded area where
pollutants are emitted. The entry is in feet, right justified, blanks allowed.
The STACK DIAMETER, Columns 37-39, is the inside diameter of a round gas
exit at the point of emission; for nonround exits, it is an eauivalent diameter
calculated from the cross-sectional area at point of discharge. Using a measured
or estimated cross-sectional area, the eauivalent diameter (De) is calculated
as follows:
De = 1.128 ./A"
where A is in sauare feet. For another common occurence — the rectangular stack
exit--the equivalent stack diameter must be calculated from the total cross-
sectional area; it cannot be assumed to be one of the linear dimensions. The
entry is in feet and tenths of feet (note the triangle decimal ooint), right
justified, blanks allowed.
The TEMPERATURE, Columns 40-43, of the exhaust stream at the stack exit
is reported in degrees Fahrenheit under normal operation conditions. If meas-
ured temperatures are not available, an estimate to the nearest 50° F should
be made. If no fuel combustion is involved in the process, and if the exhaust
gas appears to be discharged at ambient air temperatures, then record the stack
gas temperature as 77°F unless a definite value is known. If a plume height is
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entered for a source, enter 77°F for cases without combustion, and estimate the
temperature for cases with combustion. The entry is in degrees Fahrenheit, right
justified, blanks allowed.
The FLOW RATE, Columns 44-50, is the actual exhaust-gas volume of exhaust
gas released at the operating temperature of the stack (assume gas pressure is
the same as normal atmospheric pressure). When two or more boilers discharge
into a common stack and each boiler is coded on a separate form, the exit-gas
flow rate corresponding to each boiler is entered on the coding form. The flow
rate should be reported using the following order of priority for selection:
1. Actual or measured under normal conditions.
2. Design rate.
3. Maximum rate.
o
The entry is in cubic feet per minute (ft /min), right justified, blanks allowed.
The PLUME HEIGHT, Columns 52-54, is to be filled in if the previous spaces
on stack data (except temperature) a11 contain zeros. Conversely, _i_f stack
height, diameter, temperature, and flow rate were reported, then this column
should contain a zero. The plume height is a gross estimate and is used only
when the source has one of the following characteristics:
1. No clear-cut enclosed point of emission (e.g., gas leaks at an oil
refinery).
2. No stack height (e.g., burning dumps).
3. A mobile emission point within the facility (e.g., quarry).
4, Pollutants released into the atmosphere at ambient temperatures
through diffusion (e.g., gasoline storage tanks).
Many point sources have no true stack release points (whereby the gases are for-
cibly exhausted to the atmosphere from an enclosed area). In such cases, columns
51 through 54'must be completed. If there is a physically definable height above
ground level where the pollutants are discharged, then enter this value (in feet)
in the spaces. Examples of this class are gasoline storage tanks and uncontrolled
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grain-drying operations where the height of the tank or dryer would be considered
the plume height. On the other hand, some sources, such as some quarries, burn-
ing dumps, and aas leaks at ground level at an oil refinery, have no discernible
emission height. In such cases, enter zero in column 54. Processes that discharge
emissions at ambient temperatures mainly through qround-level leakage or diffusion
should also be considered to have a zero plume height. In such cases the exhaust
flow rate entered in columns 44 through 50 will also be zero. Ground-level emis-
sions which are coded zero plume height should have an appropriate temperature
entered in columns 40 through 43. Conical refuse burners must have stack data
entered on the coding form. The entry is in feet, right justified, no blanks
allowed.
COLUMN 55
CAUTION: this is an unassigned column. 00 NOT USE; LEAVE BLANK.
POINTS WITH COMMON STACK, COLUMNS 56-59
Entries will be made if emission points discharge through a common stack.
Enter four zeros if there is one emission point and one stack. First arid most
important is that the units in this combination MUST be numbered consecutively.
Second, a form for each unit in the combination MUST be completed. For example,
if Plant X has 15 emission points, three of which discharge through a common
stack, 15 Point Source Input Forms would be completed. On three of these forms,
as shown in Figure 3.1.2-f, enter identical stack height (columns 33-36), stack
diameter (columns 37-39), and stack temperature (columns 40-43) data for the
stack common to the three separate emission points. (Stack flow rate will be
different on each of these three forms.) On each of these three forms, also
enter the lowest and highest of the emission point ID numbers assigned to the
emission point with a common stack. Let's say that of the 15 emission points
in this plant, the three with a common stack are assigned numbers 04, 05, 06.
On card 2 of the form for emission point 04, enter 04 in columns 14-15 and
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ID
15
Point
ID
14 15
Point
ID
14 15
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Height (ft),
33
34
35
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37
38
39
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Temp 1
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41
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Flow Rate (ft^/min)
44
45
46
47
48
49
50
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37 38 39
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40
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41
42
43
Flow Rate (ft^/mm)
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47
48
49
50
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52
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55
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33
34
35
36
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Diam (ft)
37
38
39
Temp (°FI
[40 41 42 43
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DATA
Flow Rate (ft^/mm)
44 45 46
47
48
49
50
POINT 06
DATA
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Height
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51
52
53
54
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55
with
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56 57
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58
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59
6
60
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0406 in columns 56-59. When filling out the form for emission point 05, enter
05 in columns 14-15 and 0406 in columns 56-59. When filling out the form for
emission point 06, enter 06 in columns 14-15 and 0406 in columns 56-59. The 0406
entry in spaces 56-59 indicates that three emission points discharge through the
stack described in columns 33-50 (because 04 through 06 defines 3 numbers).
COLUMNS 60-77
These columns are not assigned. Leave blank; do not use.
ACTION CODES, COLUMNS 78-80
Columns 79 and 80 are preprinted to indicate point source and Card Two.
An add code (A) in column 78 is used to add a new point to the file. A delete
code (D) is used to delete a point. Use of a D in column 78 of Card Two deletes
all the data for a point (i.e., all data on Cards 2-6). A change code (C) is
used to change data for fields that are filled in. Enter data only for fields
to be changed.
SUMMARY
Instructions for completing Card Two are summarized in Table 3.1.2-c
and illustrated in Figure 3.1.2-g.
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Column
Table 3.1.2-c.
Summary of Instructions for Card Two
Data Source L R
Remarks
1-13
14-15
16-17
18-21
22-23
24-32
33-36
37-39
40-43
44-50
51-54
55
56-59
60-77
78
79-80
a
Card ONE
Assigned by Survey Team
Year of Record of the data
entered on this card.
Standard Industrial Classification
Manual, 1972.
AEROS Manual Vol. V.
From U.S. Geological Survey Maps
Actual Stack Height in feet;
estimates within 10 feet; if
no stack, fill in zeros.
Actual stack inside diameter in
feet and lOths; diameter equiva-
lent = 1.128 /5T measured at
discharge to atmosphere
Temperature °F at discharge
3
Use actual or design maximum ft /min
A must entry if Height, Diameter,
and Flow rate are zeros.
Not assigned
Point IDs MUST be numbered consecu-
tively. Enter lowest in 56-57.
Enter highest in 58-59. Enter
zeros if not applicable.
Not Assigned - DO NOT USE; LEAVE BLANK
Action code A, C, or D
Preprinted
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
Principle
Activity
Accuracy
less than
one kil
meter.
If none
enter
zero
L--left justify, R--right justify, 0--zero fill, B--no blanks.
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CARD THREE
The purpose of Card Three is to provide information on (1) boiler design
capacity, (2) control equipment, and (3) estimated control efficiency.
COLUMNS 1-15
These columns were discussed in detail in the earlier discussions of Cards
One and Two.
YEAR OF RECORD, COLUMNS 16-17
Enter the year of record that the data on Card Three represent. The entry
is right justified, no blanks, zero fill.
BOILER DESIGN CAPACITY (106Btu/hr), COLUMNS 18-22
For reporting purposes, a boiler consists of a burner or burners, firebox,
heat exchanger, and an exhaust system. Boiler design capacity is defined as
the gross heating value of fuel input to a boiler at maximum design rate. Enter
boiler capacity in millions of Btu per hour based on the maximum design capacity
of the boiler. If this field is not applicable to the emission point being
described, enter a zero in column 22.
The entry is right justified.
CONTROL EQUIPMENT, COLUMNS 23-52
This field is subdivided into 10 subfields - a primary and secondary field
for each of the five pollutants. Engineering judgment must be used to ascertain
whether a given control device significantly reduces the emissions of more than
one pollutant.
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PRIMARY CONTROL EQUIPMENT is any device whose main purpose is reducing
emissions of a pollutant and is reported as a primary control using the codes
listed in AEROS Manual, Volume V, Section 3.3.0. When none of the equipment
codes appear to be applicable, choose the code that most nearly resembles the
actual equipment and include a comment on card 6 or 7. Only control devices
that reduce the uncontrolled emissions normally associated with the process
should be reported. Do not report equipment that is a normal part of the source
activity even though the quantity of the pollutants emitted may be reduced.
For example, the recovery system for coke bv-product gases of coke oven should
not be reported as pollution control eauipment for hydrocarbons.
SECONDARY CONTROL EQUIPMENT is a device following, in series, another device
designed to remove the same pollutant. For example, a settling chamber (or
gravity collector) for removing large particles is often followed by an electro-
static precipitator. The precipitator should be reported as secondary control
equipment.
A device installed primarily for removal of one oollutant may also remove
another pollutant. In this case the code for the control device would be entered
as primary control equipment for the pollutant it is intended to remove and as
secondary equipment for the pollutant which it incidentally removes. When this
situation occurs, the control device would be entered in the secondary control
field with a zero entered in the primary control field for the pollutant which
is incidently removed.
In each subfield the appropriate code is entered or the field is left blank.
For control equipment, enter the code. For no control equipment, zero fill. If
status is unknown, leave blank. The entry is riqht justified.
ESTIMATED CONTROL EFFICIENTY (%), COLUMNS 53-67
The overall collection efficiencies, in percent by weight, of all control
equipment at the emission point will be entered in this field for each of the
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five pollutants. Assume that the pollutant load entering the control eauipment
is the normal, uncontrolled quantity for that soecific process. If removal
efficiency for a particular pollutant is unknown, leave those three columns
blank. If there is no effective removal, enter zeros in all columns. Typical
control efficiencies are listed in APTD 1570, the NEDS Control Device Workbook.
The entry decimal point must correspond to the triangle in the field; zero
fill, and leave no blanks. If efficiency is known, enter in spaces for applic-
able pollutant. If efficiency and control method are unknown, leave blank.
The control efficiency field may be left blank only if the corresponding control
equipment fields are also blank. Do not leave control efficiency blank if control
equipment is indicated. Estimate pollutant control efficiency, if necessarv,
and indicate this as a comment for the point.
COLUMNS 68-77
Not assigned; leave blank.
ACTION CODES, COLUMNS 78-80
Columns 79 and 80 are preprinted to indicate point source and Card Three.
Enter A or C in column 78 to indicate add or chanoe. Do not use the delete code
(D) on Card Three.
SUMMARY
Instructions for completing Card Three are summarized in Table 3.1.2-d and
illustrated in Figure 3.1.2-h.
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Table 3.1.2-d.
Summary of Instructions for Card Three3
Column
Data
R
Remarks
1-13
14-15
16-17
18-22
22-52
Card One
Card Two
Year of record of the data entered
on this card
Boiler Specification
Enter Control Equip. Code; see
X
X
X
X
X X >59, <80
106 Btu/hr
53-67
68-77
78
79-80
AEROS Manual Vol. V; no Control
Equip., enter a zero; status
unknown, leave blank.
Use APTD-1570 for efficiencies;
known, enter; unknow device
and efficiency, leave blank;
estimate for unknown control
devices
Not assigned, leave blank
Action codes A or C; do not
use D
Preprinted
triangle
the decimal
point
L--left justify; R—right justify; 0—zero fill; B—no blanks.
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CARD FOUR
The purpose of Card Four is to provide operating information and emission
estimates. This information is required to determine the release of oollutants
on a seasonal, monthly, or time-of-week basis. Such data are valuable to an
enforcement agency in properly selecting an effective air pollution control
strategy. It should be emphasized that this Card refers to activity of the
point ID, not of the entire facility. For example, an industrial boiler in a
plant may be operating 7 days a week even though the plant may be shut down on
Saturdays and Sundays. If the source is operating at more than 25 percent of
its normal rate, consider the source to be fully operating during that time
period. If production is less than 25 percent of the normal rate, consider the
source as not operational during that time period.
COLUMNS 1-15
These columns were discussed in detail in the previous sections for
Cards One and Two.
YEAR OF RECORD, COLUMNS 16-17
Enter the year of record that the data on Card Four represent. The entry
is right justified, no blanks, and zero filled.
ANNUAL THROUGHPUT (%), COLUMNS 18-25
This field is subdivided into four 3-month periods representing 12 months
or one year. Enter in each period the activity, in percent for that period.
Enter zeros for a period with no activity. If all activity occurs within one
period, enter 99% for 100%.
The entries are right justified, no blanks, zero filled.
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NORMAL OPERATING, COLUMNS 26-30
The hours per day, days per week, and weeks per year that the source operates
under normal conditions should be entered here.
The entry is right justified, no blanks, zero filled.
EMISSION ESTIMATES, COLUMNS 31-65
This field is divided into five seven-column subfields, one for each
pollutant. The data are obtained by one of four ways: (1) actual measurement,
(2) material balance, (3) use of emission factors, and (4) guess. Emission
estimates are the estimated total annual emissions for the Point ID. See the
next section for further discussion and information.
The entry is right justified.
ESTIMATION METHOD, COLUMNS 66-70
The following codes describe the estimation method and apply for all
five pollutants.
Code 0 Not applicable. Emissions are known to be zero. If a pollutant is
not emitted by the source, enter a zero for the corresponding esti-
mation method. Pollutants with zero as the estimation method must
always have zero for the emission estimate. If the emission factor in
SCC list is zero, then a zero must be entered as the estimation method.
Code 1 Emissions based on source testing or emission measurements.
If test data are available, use these values to calculate the annual
emissions. Take special care to use Code 1 only when reliable source
test data are used to calculate annual emissions. When Code 1 is
used, the corresponding emission estimates field must be filled in.
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Code 2 Emissions based on material balance using engineering expertise and
knowledge of process. Use Code 2 only when a material balance is
performed. When Code 2 is used, the corresponding emission estimates
field must be filled in.
Code 3 Emissions computer-calculated using emission factors in SCC listing.
No emission estimates need be coded on NEDS form.
If an emission factor is NOT listed in the SCC list, then Code 3
CANNOT BE USED.
If an emission factor is listed in the SCC list, then Code 3 may
be used and the estimated emissions field left blank. When this is
done, the computer will automatically calculate emission estimates.
When using Code 3, the annual operating rate (Card SIX), the estimated
control efficiency (Card THREE), and the sulfur and ash contents for
fuel combustion sources (Card SIX), MUST be entered.
Code 4 Emissions estimated by quess. Use Code 4 if an emission factor for
a similar, but different, process is used to estimate the emissions.
Code 4 should be used only after inspection of the SCC emission factor
listing to ensure that no emission factor exists. When Code 4 is
used, the corresponding emission estimates field must be filled in.
Code 5 Emissions calculated using a special emission factor differing from
that in the SCC listing. If an emission factor (including any from
AP-42) will yield a better emission estimate for the source than the
factor in the SCC listing, the non-SCC factor to calculate an emission
estimate should be used. When Code 5 is used, the corresponding
emission estimates field must be filled in.
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Code 6 New construction, not yet operational. Code 6 should be used for new
sources during construction and not yet operational. No entries need
to be made in the emission estimates field when Code 6 is entered
in the estimation method field.
Code 7 Facility closed, operations ceased. Code 7 should be entered for pro-
cesses ceasing operation. No entries need to be made in the emission
estimates method field.
This code should be used rather than deleting the process from the
data bank.
When multiple SCCs are coded for a point, it will be assumed that the
same estimation method applies for all SCCs. Therefore, care should he taken to
ensure that this is a reasonable assumption. Code the estimation method that
is most appropriate, if it appears that different estimation methods would be
applicable to different SCCs.
SPACE HEAT (%), COLUMNS 71-73
Enter the percent of fuel used for space heatinq. Note: the trianale is
the decimal point. If the point in is a process, enter a zero in column 73.
If Card Six indicates that the point ID burns fuel, then the entrv will not be
zero.
COLUMNS 74-77
These columns are not assiqned; leave blank.
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ACTION CODES, COLUMNS 78-80
Columns 79 and 80 are preprinted to indicate point source and Card Four.
Enter A or C in column 78 to indicate add or change. Do not use the delete
code (D) on Card Four.
SUMMARY
The instructions for completing Card Four are summarized in Table 3.1.2-e
and illustrated in Fiqure 3.1.2-i.
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Table 3.1.2-e. .
Summary of Instructions for Card Fourc
Column
1-13
14-15
15-17
18-25
26-30
31-65
66-70
71-73
74-77
78
79-30
Data
Card One.
Card Two.
Year of record of the data entered
on this card.
From operation schedule.
From operation schedule.
Emission estimates for five pollutants.
Method of arriving at emission estimates.
From plant drawings and specifications.
'lot assinned; leave blank.
Action codes A or C; do not use D.
Preprinted.
L R 0 B Remarks
X
X X
XXX
XXX
X
X
Triangle
X
L - left justify; R - riaht justify; 0 - zero fill; B - no blanks.
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CARD FIVE
Card Five provides allowable emissions and compliance schedule data for
the point. All entries must reflect the current leoal retirements of the
source to comply with the most stringent air pollution control regulations
in effect.
COLUMNS 1-15
These columns were discussed in detail in the sections on Cards One and Two.
YEAR OF RECORD, COLUMNS 16-17
Enter the year of record that the data on Card Five represent. The entry is
right justified, no blanks, zero filled-
ALLOWABLE EMISSIONS, COLUMNS 18-52
"Allowable emissions" is the maximum emission of each pollutant, in tons
per year, that the source is legally allowed to discharge into the atmosphere
under the most stringent of the following conditions:
1. Existing local, state, or Federal legislation.
2. Imminent legislation that will legally require the source to comply
to a certain discharge limitation within the year of record snecified
in Columns 16 and 17.
3. Official agreements with air pollution control regulatory agencies
whereby the source must reduce emissions to a given guantity per year
of record specified in Columns 16 and 17.
For NEDS coding purposes, every point ID will adhere to one of the fol-
lowing cases:
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Case 1, Applicable Regulations. Allowable emissions are calculated by the
following steps:
1. The maximum design rate value (Card Six, columns 33-39) is entered on
the "Process Weiaht, tons/hr" axis of Fiqure 3.1.2-.1. Figure 3.1.2-k
shows the entries on the codina form. Note: This value must be
converted to tons per hour; some entries are in other units.
2. From Figure 3.1.2-.1 the "Allowable Emissions, Ib/ton" axis, read the
allowable emissions factor.
3. The allowable emissions in tons per year can now be calculated.
Allowable emissions from an indirect heat exchanger can be calculated by
using the above procedure but with Figures 3.1.2-1 and 3.1.2-m. When actual
emissions are zero tons per year because emissions are small or well controlled
(Card Four), calculate the allowable emissions and enter on Card Five.
When allowable emissions are less than 1.0, enter a right justified 1 (one)
for the pollutant. If allowable emissions are unknown, leave the columns blank.
Case 2. Mo Applicable Pegu1ations. If no reaulation is apolicable to a
pollutant emitted bv a ooint in, then enter nines in the aopropriate columns.
See Fiaure 3.1.2-k for SO
Case 3, Nonemitters of a Pollutant. For nonemitters, enter a zero for the
pollutant. See Fiaure 3.1.2-k for NOX.
Summary. The entrv is riaht justified. Data are entered as follows:
Data (calculations)
Nonemi tters
No applicable reaulations
Unknown
Wiole numbers
0
9999999
Leave blank
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COMP STAT, COLUMN 53
Air pollution control enforcement aaencies often allow sources of air
pollution an extended, but definite, oeriod of time to design and install air
pollution control eauipment. This act of leniency is referred to as a "var-
iance;" if the source succeeds in reducing its emissions as required, then the
law has been satisfied and the source has met its pollution control obligation.
One of the following codes must be selected to record the present status of the
source under existing legal requirements:
Code
Description
1 Source is in compliance with the most stringent
air pollution control requirements.
2 Source is not in compliance with existing
legislation and rip_ variance has been given.
(Complete columns 54 through 57 on Card Five.)
3 Source is not in compliance with existing
legislation but a variance has been given.
(Complete columns 54 through 57 on Card Five,)
4 Compliance status is unknown.
COMPLIANCE SCHEDULE, COLUMNS 54-57.
If the point ID is not in compliance with existing legislation for the year
of record enter the year and month the point ID must be in compliance.
If column 53 has code 2 or 3, an entry is reauired. If column 53 has code
1 or 4, leave blank. If status unknown, leave blank.
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The entry is riqht justified and zero filled.
COMPLIANCE STATUS UPDATE, COLUMNS 58-63
If column 53 has code 4, leave blank. If column 53 has code 1, enter date
legislation or regulation was enacted. If column 53 has code 2 or 3, enter most
recent date of change in compliance status.
The entry is right justified and zero filled.
ECAP, COLUMN 64
Certain point sources are required to submit to government agencies an
Emergency Control Action Program (ECAP) that specifies a detailed plan for
immediately reducing emissions whenever air pollution in an area is considered
an emergency condition. The following codes shall be used:
Code
0
1
2
Blank
Description
FCAP is not required.
ECAP is required, but has not been submitted,
ECAP has been submitted.
Status unknown.
CONTROL REGULATIONS, COLUMNS 65-76
Not currently being used; leave blank.
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COLUMN 77
Not assigned. Leave blank; do not use.
ACTION CODES, COLUMNS 78-80
Columns 79 and 80 are preprinted to indicate point source and Card Five.
Use A in column 78 if new data are beinq added for a point (complete set of
cards 2-6). Use C to change existing data on this card. The delete code (D)
must not be used for this card.
SUMMARY
Instructions for Card Five are summarized in Table 3.1.2-f and illustrated
in Fiqure 3.1.2-n.
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Table 3.1.2-f. Summary of Instructions for Card Five
Column
Data
L R 0 B Remarks
1-13
14-15
16-17
18-52
53
54-57
58-63
64
65-76
77
78
79-80
Card One
Card Two
Year of record of the data entered on this
Calculate allowable emissions
Compliance Status
Codes 1 compliance
2 noncompliance w/o variance
3 noncompliance w variance
4 unknown
card
X
X
XXX >59, <80
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X X
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1 or 4
unknown
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2 or 3
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required
leave blank
leave blank
leave blank X X
date of regulation
recent change of
compliance status
ECAP
0 not required
1 required, not submitted
2 required and submitted
Not currently being used; leave blank
Not assigned; leave blank
Action codes A or C; do not use D
Preprinted
L - left justify; R - right justify; 0 - zero fill; B - no blanks.
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CARD SIX
The purpose of Card Six is to provide the operatina characteristics of the
source, including data on processes, fuel, and solid waste. Each horizontal row
in the Card Six area of the form represents a seoarate Card Six. There must be
one Card Six for each point. It mav require more (several) than one Card Six to
completely describe the ooint.
COLUMNS 1-15
These columns were discussed in detail in the sections describing Cards One
and Two.
YEAR OF RECORD, COLUMNS 16-17
Enter the year of record that the data on Card Six represent. The entry
is right justified, with no blanks, and zero filled.
SCC, COLUMNS 18-25
The Source Classification Code (SCC) identifies the type combustion or
process. The code (see AEROS Manual, Volume V, Section 3.7.0) is an eight-digit
number divided into four categories or levels (I, II, III, IV) to assist in
determining and entering the correct process definition.
A form applies to only one point, and one or more SCC's mav be required to
describe the point. At least one SCC must be entered per NEDS form. For example,
three small boilers each burn natural gas and distillate fuel oil. If thev are
combined on one coding form, the resulting form would show one SCC for a natural
gas boiler and one SCC for a distillate oil boiler. The consumption of each fuel
is totaled for the three boilers and entered next to the aporopriate SCC. The
total of the design capacities of all three boilers was entered on Card Three, and
representative stack data were selected and entered on Card Two.
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If an in-process fuel is used, list the appropriate SCC on a separate Card
Six for the same point. An SCC may be used ONLY ONCE for a given point. Use
the most appropriate SCC that best describes the process. However, do not try
to 'shoe-horn' a process into an SCC.
If the most appropriate SCC description appears to be significantly dif-
ferent from the actual process, use the existing SCC codes ending in 99/999/99,
999/99, or 99 and include a brief, intelligible description of the process in
the "comments" section. Use only the "comments" field available on the card.
If there is a need for creation of a new SCC—one which specifically describes
the process — this request can be made through the EPA Regional Office.
A maximum of ten SCC's may be coded for a single point. Only in very
unusual circumstances should more than three or four SCCs for a single point
be required.
The entry is right justified, no blanks.
FUEL, PROCESS, SOLID WASTE OPERATING RATE, COLUMNS 26-32
The SCC list prescribes the units to be used for each SCC. The average
annual operating rates are entered in these units. Thus, for coal combustion,
the process rate is expressed in tons of coal burned per year, whereas, when oil
is burned, the units are thousands of gallons burned per year.
The entry is right justified.
MAXIMUM DESIGN RATE, COLUMNS 33-39
The maximum design rate units are the same as above, for the SCC, except
expressed as an hourly rate.
The entry is right justified. Observe the decimal point (triangle) and
zero fill.
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FUEL SULFUR CONTENT (%), COLUMNS 40-42; ASH CONTENT (%), COLUMNS 43-45
The data entered should be sulfur or ash content on a weight percent basis.
If: Combustion
No combustion
Content unknown
Solid waste
Entry required
Zero (Col. 42 & 45)
Leave blank
Zero fill EXCEPT for high
or unusual sulfur content
The entry is right justified. Observe the decimal point (triangle) and
zero fill.
HEAT CONTENT 106 Btu/SCC, COLUMNS 46-50
The entry should reflect the gross or higher heating value of fuels consumed.
If: Combustion
No combustion
Solid waste
Entry required
Zero in Col. 50
Zero in Col. 50
The entry is right justified.
COMMENTS, COLUMNS 51-70
The operating characteristics of most sources are defined by an SCC and
associated data on one Card Six; therefore, only the "comments" field (columns
51 through 70) of one line of one Card Six is available for each SCC.
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Comments must relate to the corresponding SCC. When the SCC is general (e.g.,
ending in 99), a description of the process is entered. Abbreviated comments must
be intelligible. Useful notes pertaining to the source should be written on the
back of the coding form for use of the agency retaining the original copies.
SOURCE, COLUMN 71
This code allows a quick visual classification of the point. Source codes
that correspond to each of the SCC codes for the point are entered.
Code
Description of Source
Boiler
Process
Other combustion unit
Solid waste
CONFID, COLUMN 72
Process information occasionally is collected by a government agency under
a guarantee that the data will be treated in a confidential manner and will not
be released to the public. ("Emissions" can not be confidential according to the
Clean Air Act.) This column specifies whether or not any data on the form are
considered confidential. Data may be declared confidential by (1) the owners
of the facility, or (2) by an official ruling made by the Office of General
Council or the Regional Council.
Use the following to select the appropriate code.
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Code
1
2
3
Description
Some data are considered confidential by submitting agency
No information is confidential
Source data are confidential by offical ruling of EPA
legal counsel
One of the above codes must be used; this field must not be left blank.
COLUMNS 73-77
Not assigned. Leave blank; do not use.
ACTION CODES* COLUMNS 78-80
Column 79 is preprinted P to indicate point source; column 80, if not preprint-
ed, should be coded 6 to indicate Card Six. In column 78, use the add code (A)
if adding a new point or SCC. Use the delete code (D) to delete an existing SCC.
Use the change code (C) to change data for a field or fields on Card Six. The SCC
is an identifier and cannot be changed using the C cgde. If an SCC is incorrect
and should be changed, the incorrect SCC must be deleted and the correct SCC then
added with the appropriate complete set of data on Card Six.
SUMMARY
Instructions for Card Six are summarized in Table 3.1.2-g and illustrated in
Figure 3.1.2-0.
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Table 3.1.2-g.
Summary of Instructions for Card Sixc
Col umn
Data
Remarks
1-13
14-15
16-17
18-25
Card One
Card Two
Year of record of the data entered
on this card
SCC listing, AEROS Man., Vol. V.
X
X
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X X
>59 ,<80
SCC used ONLY ONCE per Point ID.
Use as many as needed to completely
describe point .
26-32 Use units listed for SCC
(annual rate)
33-39 Use units listed for SCC (hourly rate)
40-45 Combustion - Entry required
No combustion - Zero in 42 and 45
Content unknown - Leave blank
Solid waste - Zero fill
EXCEPT high sulfur content
46-50 Combustion - Entry required
No combustion - Zero
Sol id waste - Zero
51-70 One line per SCC, use common abbreviations
71 Boiler B
Process P
Other combustion C
Solid waste S
72 Determined by owner or EPA
legal counsel
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79 Preprinted
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CARD SEVEN
The purpose of Card Seven (Figure 3.1.2-p) is to provide space for comments.
COLUMNS 1-15
These columns were discussed in detail in the sections describing Cards One
and Two.
YEAR OF RECORD, COLUMNS 16-17
Enter the year of record that the data on Card Seven represent.
COLUMNS 18-25
See discussion under Card Six.
COMMENTS, COLUMNS 26-77
Card Seven is provided to make room for additional comments. The usable
space is columns 26-77, or 52 columns. There are three kinds (uses) of Card
Seven. Their use and designation are as follows:
Plant Card Seven. This card is used for additional comments applying to the
entire plant or facility. It is identified by leaving Point ID field columns 14-15
and the SCC field columns 18-25 blank. All other columns, except comment field
columns 26-77, should be filled out as per previous instructions. Only ONE Plant
Card Seven is allowed per Plant ID.
Point Card Seven. This card is used for additional comments applying to a
Point ID. It is identified by leaving the SCC columns 18-25 blank. All other
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columns, except comment field columns 26-77, should be filled out as per previous
instructions. Only ONE Point Card Seven is allowed per Point ID.
SCO Card Seven. This card is used for additional comments applying to an
SCC. It is identified by completing the Plant ID, Point ID field columns 14-15,
and the SCC field columns 18-25 (NO BLANKS). All other columns, except comment
field columns 26-77, should be filled out as per previous instructions. Only
ONE SCC Card Seven is allowed per SCC used per Point ID.
A state agency may format columns 26 through 77 for their own use on a Card
Seven. This modified card will still be one of the three kinds mentioned above.
ACTION CODES, COLUMNS 78-80
The add code (A) must be used in column 78 if a Card Seven is being added
with a new plant, point, or SCC not currently in the file. To add or change comments
for a plant, point, or SCC already on the file, code C must be used. The delete
code (D) must not be used for Card Seven.
With Card Seven, a special provision is made to change the Comments field
to a blank. If a Card Seven is submitted with a C in column 78 and the comments
field blank, the appropriate comment (plant, point, or SCC level) will be made
blank on the file. This procedure may be used to remove unwanted comments from
the file without having to make new comments.
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SUMMARY OF POINT SOURCE DATA SUBMITTAL REQUIREMENTS
The following figures illustrate minimum requirements for comple-
tion of data fields on the NEDS point source form. For any transaction
to add a new record to the file (card column 78 coded with an A) a
complete set of at least one each of cards 1-6 must be submitted. Addi-
tional sets of cards 2-6 may be submitted for additional points at a
plant. At least one, but no more than ten SCC's (card 6's) may be sub-
mitted for each emission point.
To change data currently on the file (card column 78 coded with a
C) any individual card may be submitted. To change a specific data field
the changed value is coded in the appropriate field and fields for which
no changes are intended are left blank.
To delete a record from the file card column 78 for the appropriate
card is filled in with .a D. To delete an entire plant, fill out a delete
card one. To delete a point fill out a delete card 2. To delete an SCC,
fill out a delete card 6. Cards 3, 4, 5 and 7 must not be filled out for
a delete transaction. .
Card 7 is optional for any add or change transaction. Card 7 is
never required, but may be used for additional "comments capability if
desired.
The key to reading the following figures 1s:
These fields must be completed for any NEDS record that is sub-
mitted. If any of these fields are left blank, the record will
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be rejected in the edit process. NEDS edit checks also require
that correct entries must be made in certain fields. See
section 7.2.1 for a complete list of NEDS edit checks.
If these fields are left entirely blank, the record submitted
will be accepted. However, any entries made in these fields
will be screened to see that they meet edit criteria as speci-
fied in section 7.2.1. Records failing to meet any of these
criteria will be rejected.
The only requirements for these fields are that they must be
all numeric or all blank. If any alphabetic characters or
embedded blanks appear, the record will be rejected.
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SPECIAL CASES, PROCEDURES. OR INSTRUCTIONS
In this section are special cases, procedures, instructions, etc., that could
not be properly placed in some previous section. Most items in this section will
involve two or more of the previous sections.
PROCEDURE FOR CHANGES IN LOCATION OF STATIONARY SOURCES
There are some sources in NEDS that are legitimate stationary point sources
but may be physically moved from time to time. A specific example of such a
source classification 1~ .vhich this ray c;;-. :: :_-;'•:" ~-:c cc't-;~- batch plsr.ts.
As a "job" is completed, often these plants are moved to a new site and emissions
are "relocated." To ensure treatment and to enable these sources to be accurately
reflected and identified, the procedure defined below should be followed.
To handle such semimobile point sources, a special county code number has been
developed. This code number is 9900. Use of this code number shall be only for
those point sources which are subject to being moved from time to time. Normal
stationary sources must not be coded with this code.
In order to properly code the data for these semimobile point sources, the
following procedures should be followed:
1. Code state ID as normal to indicate the-state where the facility is located.
2. Code 9900 as the county ID. -:. .... :
3. Code the AQCR number for the AQCR in which the facility is normally
located. If the facility moves from one AQCR to another, code the
AQCR number in which the facility is most frequently located or the
AQCR which is the most probable location for the facility at any given time.
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4. Assign a plant ID number which is unique within the county code -- 9900.
b. For the establishment name and address give company name and mailing
address of person to contact for information about the facility.
6. Leave UTM coordinates fields blank unless it is desired to record new
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coordinates whenever the plant moves.
7. Enter remaining information as would normally be done for any other
source. When any source data changes, submit a change transaction (C in
column 78) as would be done for any other source.
8. It is desirable to include a plant level comment to verbally identify
the iast specific location of the facility. If the plant moves several
times during a given semiannual reporting period, note this information
if possible.
CODING OF DUAL-IDENTITY CONTROL DEVICES
Several gaseous control methods used with NEDS are unique in that they
function both as control equipment and as individual source categories,
distinct from the process(es) they are controlling. When coding NEDS point
sources to which such devices/methods are applied the following procedure
must be used:
&
1. On the point source form for the process(es) being controlled,
enter the appropriate three-digit device code on Card Three, control
efficiencies, and estimated controlled emissions;
2. Complete one or more separate Card Sixes for the control device
itself, listing the same kinds of information, including its SCC Number
(see partial list below) and estimated emissions after the pollutant
stream passes through the device. ~ .... .~~_ i'... 1 ^.;.„.-.:;:.„:..^m^^~::•
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The following list indicates most of the devices to which the above instructions
apply:
Device/method
1. Sulfuric acid plant--
contact process
2. Sulfuric acid plant--
double contact process
3. Direct flame afterburner
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4. Catalytic afterburner
with heat exchanger
5. Flaring
SCC number
301-023-01 to
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301-023-01 to
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390-007-99
390-007-99
301-900-99
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043
044
022
020
023
Examples of applications of these devices are the techniques used to
control carbon monoxide from blast furnaces and basic oxygen furnaces, used in
iron and steel manufacturing, and from moving- and fluid-bed catalytic cracking
units, used with petroleum refinery operations. Table 3.1.2-h provides infor-
mation on the processes, control methods, and emission factors.
Unless otherwise noted, all blast furnace and basic oxygen furnace CO
emissions should be assumed to be controlled, as general practice, by control
«.
devices ID 022 or 023. The uncontrolled emission factor in the NEDS SCC
emission factor file will then be used, reduced by the appropriate control
efficiency, thus becoming a controlled emission estimate. However, fluid and
moving bed cracking units can normally be assumed to be uncontrolled, if no
other information on specific devices is provided.
In both cases the person completing the forms or recording the informa-
tion must be alert to the fact that the operators of such a plant may or may
not consider these uses of the "off gasses" to be a control device. -jy-~ ",;
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Procedures and Methodology for the Addition to and/or
Revision of the NEDS Source Classification Codes (SCC's)
Because of the ongoing inclusions of new and/or redefined source
categories in NEDS, and due to the continued modification and formulation
of emission factors, it is periodically necessary to revise the NEDS
Source Classification Code Listing. Several guidelines are hereby
promulgated to delineate areas where SCC additions and revisions may be
implemented.
A. Guidelines for SCC Additions and Expansions
1. SCC's may be added in the following cases:
a. when new emission categories are incorporated into AP-42,
Compilation of Air Pollutant Emission Factors, for which
no existing SCC's are applicable.
b. for existing emission categories for which none of the
present SCC's are applicable. These are now included in
catchall "other/not classified" SCC's which are characterized
by 99's contained therein.
c. to account for the use of in-process fuels where such a
consideration has not already been made.
d. to make NEDS compatible with other data systems (e.g., the
Compliance Data System (CDS) or the Hazardous and Trace
Substances Emission System (HATREMS)).
2. SCC's may be expanded when a more sophisticated determination
of emission factors for a process appears plausible. This may
be done when:
a. emission factors can be defined as a function of the type of
process throughput:
e.g., separate SCC's may be defined for cotton gins
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processing hand-picked as opposed to machine-stripped
cotton, etc.
b. emission factors may be defined as a function of equipment
variation:
e.g., separate SCC's have been defined for boilers having
differing firing configurations.
c. emission factors may be defined as a function of operating mode
e.g., separate SCC's could conceivably be defined for boilers
employing fly-ash reinjection. In these cases, emissions
are a function of percent reinjection.
d. emission factors can be defined for several sub-processes
within a given process.
Extreme caution should be used when nominating expanded SCC's for the
SCC Listing. Seldom should an existing SCC be eliminated as this would
require a conversion of every source entry in NEDS involving that particular
SCC to a new one. Instead, additional SCC's should be defined to
accommodate the desired expansions with the original "parent" SCC left
intact.
For example, in the original listing only one general
SCC was defined for cement kilns (for each of the wet
and dry processes). In a later edition, additional
SCC's were defined to account for emission variations
resulting from the use of different in-process fuels.
In the later edition, however, the original general
SCC for kilns was retained.
Some confusion can result when these expansions are added as the
SCC's for a process will no longer be mutually exclusive, i.e., a given
process will have more than one applicable SCC. To avoid confusion, it
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should be pointed out to those involved in future coding efforts that,
whenever possible, the expanded SCO's should be used. Most processes in
NEDS should eventually be coded with these expanded SCC's as they become
available.
In all cases, engineering judgment must be used in determining
which expansions are realistic and necessary. While many expansions which
meet the above criteria are conceivable, as a general rule only those for
which significantly different emission factors are known should be added
at a given time. By limiting the entry of expanded SCC's in this manner,
the SCC listing can be kept at a reasonable length while still accom-
modating more sophisticated emission factor information as it becomes
available.
B. Procedure for Requesting Source Classification Code Modifications
1. When it appears that new or additional SCC's for a process
are needed, anyone may initiate said action by completing an
SCC Initiation Form as shown in Figure 3.1.3-a. He should then
send it to MADE for determination if the addition/change is,
In fact, necessary in light of above criteria.
2. If, after detailed review, the addition/change is deemed
necessary, NADB will then enter the addition/change into
the proper NEDS utility files.
3. Printouts of the modified SCC Listing will be made available
to the AEROS community on a regular basis, as is determined
necessary.
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SCC INITIATION FORM
INITIATOR_
AGENCY
PROPOSED SCC CATEGORY
SCC CATEGORY I NAME
SCC CATEGORY II NAME
SCC CATEGORY III NAME
SCC CATEGORY IV NAME
UNITS
PROPOSED EMISSION FACTORS - OPTIONAL - Provide detailed background data if
completed
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NADB use only
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NADB use only
REASON FOR PROPOSED SCC (Use back of page if necessary)
NATIONAL AIR DATA BRANCH REVIEWER
CONCURRANCE
YES DATE_
NO
COMMENT
SEND TO:
National Air Data Branch (MD-14)
Environmental Protection Agency
Research Triangle Park, North Carolina 27711
ATTN: Chief, Request and Information Section
Note: Use one Form Per Proposed SCC.
Figure 3.1.3-a. SCC Initiation Form.
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INTRODUCTION
The Emission Factor Section, National Air Data Branch (NADB), has been
charged with the responsibility of collecting, analyzing, and storing emission
information. To permit more accurate predictions of the effects of various
process characteristics on the kinds .and amounts of air pollutant emissions,
properly qualified and quantified source test data are required.
To achieve this objective, the Source Test Data subsystem (SOTDAT) has
been developed. It provides a practical means for the storage, retrieval,
and analysis of source test data and related pertinent information. These
test data will be obtained from the more reliable sources, such as the EPA
Emissions Measurement Branch test reports, State and local air pollution con-
trol agencies, control equipment manufacturers, engineering consultants, and
installations identified through information retrieved from the National Emis-
sions Data System (NEDS) point source file.
Once source test runs have been coded and the coded forms, along with the
source test report, have been submitted to NADB, they will be carefully scru-
tinized for accuracy, duplication of results, completeness, etc., by in-house
personnel. The data will then be keypunched, verified, and stored in the
SOTDAT system, where they can be accessed by OAQPS and EPA Regional Office per-
sonnel on a time-sharing basis.
It is expected that this information will be very helpful to any personnel
interested in:
1. Development of accurate emission factors:
For each source category, the stored emission and process parameter
data can be related, through empirical models, to permit the more
accurate prediction of emission factors.
2. Technical evaluation of control equipment:
Information stored on their operating parameters (inlet and outlet
stream temperatures, inlet stream particle size distributions, col-
lection efficiencies) can allow one to evaluate the overall perfor-
mance of a type of control equipment as it is applied to a specific
source category (e.g., baghouses controlling lead smelter blast
furnaces).
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3. Prediction of control method costs:
The same equipment operating parameters, when coupled with NEDS point
source information, can be used to estimate fixed and variable costs
of control methods for any (or all) of the source categories on file.
For example, knowledge of the design throughput and pressure drop of
a venturi scrubber (in actual m3/sec) applied to a basic oxygen steel-
making furnace, can enable one to estimate its purchase, installation,
and operating costs at any similar installation on file.
4. Coordination of enforcement and surveillance activities:
SOTDAT can also supplement the compliance information now available
through NEDS to Headquarters and Regional Office Enforcement and Sur-
veillance personnel. For example, detailed surveillance source test
information can be stored and accessed when and as needed. In addition,
the enforcement personnel may use it as a routine survey tool to suit
their purposes.
5. Performance of source tests:
Personnel planning source tests can access the SOTDAT systems to see
if similar tests have been performed. They can then contact the per-
forming agency prior to doing their tests to get advice and identify
potential problem areas. They can also compare the results with their
results as a quality control technique.
So far, several groups within EPA have shown a keen interest in both con-
tributing to and drawing information from SOTDAT. As the system's data base
develops, more user features will become evident, and it is predicted that many
more EPA and non-EPA personnel will need to access it. Concurrently, the data
storage format will be continuously reviewed to suit these ever-changing needs
and requirements.
The rest of this procedure contains instructions to follow when entering
source test data on SOTDAT coding forms.
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GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS
The following pages contain information on the data fields—name, number,
length and type, and description—which must be carefully read and the proce-
dures followed to correctly code the forms. One SOTDAT data form (Figure 3,3.1-a)
is to be filled out for each run of a stack test performed at an installation.
If the amount of information to be recorded in a given field exceeds the space
allotted on that one form, enter the additional data in the appropriate field on
a second form, list the page number, and staple it to the first form. (It is not
necessary that other parts of the additional form(s) be completed.)
Any information that is relevant but not appropriate for any of the data
fields should be printed (in free text) in the space provided for "Comments"
(Section E). Also include here additional information about the data that is
thought to be important or that is "flagged" in Section B-17, which is also
headed "Comments" but is limited to 19 spaces. Comments entered in field B-17
will appear at the head of EACH REPORT. This is not a field for recording plant
data, but for recording comments, for example, on the data quality, who did the
test, identifying some problem area, or instructing the person reading the report
to refer to the Section E comments. FINALLY, IF DATA ARE LACKING TO COMPLETE
FIELD(S), LEAVE BLANK SPACES. DO NOT ENTER ZEROS, HORIZONTAL LINES, OR ANY OTHER
MARKS FOR EMPTY FIELDS.
Right justify all numbers in their fields and fill the field completely
(leading and trailing zeros). If no decimal is entered, the computer will auto-
matically treat it as a whole number.
Also, code the letter "0" as "0" and the number zero as "0."
IMPORTANT! Consistent units of measure must be used throughout all fields.
(Metric system is preferred.)
Form numbers represent each EPA Regional Office, Washington, and OAQPS,
with the first position letter as follows:
A - National Air Data Branch and other OAQPS
B - Washington, D.C.
C - EPA Region I
D - EPA Region II
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E - EPA Region III
F - EPA Region IV
G - EPA Region V
H - EPA Region VI
I - EPA Region VII
J - EPA Region VIII
K - EPA Region IX
L - EPA Region X
M - Other (Specify in Comments Section E)
The next five positions are to be assigned by the appropriate office for
numbers 00000 through 99999 to identify source test runs. Numbers need not be
sequential, but are not to be duplicated. This number will be used for comput-
er reference to facilitate the form retrieval from the form file.
The following publications must be utilized in completing this form:
1. AEROS User's Manual, Volume V, Manual of Codes.
2. Guide for Compiling a Comprehensive €mission Inventory, APTD-1135,
or other appropriate sections of AEROS Volume II.
Finally, throughout these instructions, standard conditions are to be
20°C and 760 mm mercury.
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SPECIFIC INSTRUCTIONS
Field
Field
Name
Field Length
and Type*
Description
A - IDENTIFICATION AND PLANT AND FUEL DATA (use code numbers from Volume V)
A01
A02
A03
A04
A05
A06
State
County
AQCR (Air Quality
Control Region)
Plant
Point
Run Date
A07 Source Classifi-
cation Code
21 State in which installation is located
(Volume V, Section 2.1.0),
41 County in which installation is located
(Volume V, Section 2.2.0).
31 AQCR in which installation is located
TVoTume V, Section 2.3.0).
41/C Four-digit number (or alphabetic charac-
ter) assigned to the installation (unique
for each installation in the county). To
be assigned from NEDS file.
2I/C Two-digit number (or alphabetic charac-
ter) assigned to the emission point being
tested within the installation (unique
for each emission point in the installa-
tion). To be assigned from NEDS file.
61 Month, day, and last two digits of year
in which installation was tested.
81 Eight-digit code defining nature of in-
stallation being tested. These codes
identify all processes except those
specified as "inprocess fuel" combustion.
*I = integer or alphabetic; F = decimal; C = character.
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Field
A08
Field
Name
Reason Tested
Field Length
and Type
II
A09
Test by
II
AID
Run Number
21
Description
Reason test was performed:
0 - Special studies
1 - New Source Performance Standards
preparation
2 - Determine compliance with Federal
regulations
3 - Determine compliance with State
regulations
4 - Determine compliance with local
regulations
8 - Unknown
9 - Other-identify in Comments, Section E
Party performing test:
0 - Owner
1 - Contractor obtained by owner
2 - Local agency
3 - Contractor under supervision of local
agency
4 - State agency
5 - Contractor under supervision of State
agency
6 - Federal agency
7 - Contractor under supervision of
Federal agency
8 - Unknown
9 - Other-specify in Comments, Section E
Unique number assigned to each run with-
in the source test. Assign sequentially
or to agree with existing numbers.
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Field
All
Name
Capacity
Field Length
and Type
7F
A12
This Run
7F
A13
Class
1I/C
Description
Activity level per hour at maximum
capacity: Maximum design rate (express
in SCC units).(A maximum of three places
to the right of the decimal point is
permitted.)
Production rate during Run: activity
level (e.g., production rate) per hour
(express in SCC units). (A maximum of
three places to the right of the decimal
point is permitted.)
Class fuel used: indicate fuel class
with character listed below:
Fuel oils
A No.
B No.
C No.
D No.
E No.
1 fuel oil
2 fuel oil
3 fuel oil
4 fuel oil
5 fuel oil
F No. 6 fuel oil
Gases
G Natural gas
H Liquefied petroleum gas
I Manufactured gas
J Coke oven gas
K Blast furnace gas
L Producer gas
M Sewage gas
N butane
0 propane
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Field
Field
Name
Field Length
and Type
A14
A15
Sulfur
Ash
Description
Coals and other solids
P High temperature coke
R Anthracite coal
S Low temperature coke
T Low volatile bituminous coal
U Medium volatile bituminous coal
V Subbituminous coal
W High volatile bituminous coal
X Lignite
Y Bagasse
Z Wood
Waste*
1 Trash
2 Rubbish
3 Refuse
4 Garbage
5 Animal wastes
6 Gaseous wastes
7 SemisoTid and liquid wastes
Other
Q Other, identify in comments, Section E
5F Percentage by weight in fuel on as-used
basis. (A maximum of three places right
of the decimal ooint is permitted.)
5F Percentage by weight in fuel on as-used
basis. (A maximum of three places right
of the decimal point is permitted.)
*Reference: Incinerator Standards. Incinerator Institute of America. N.Y. 1966.
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Field
A16
A17
Field
Name
Nitrogen
Heat: Units
Field Length
and Type
5F
II
Value 7F
B - PROCESS STREAM PARAMETERS
B01 Gas Flow Rate II
Reported
B02 Flow Rate 8F
B03 Cross Section 6F
(sq m;
B04 Gas 4F
Temperature (°C)
Description
Percentage by weight in fuel on as-used
basis. (A maximum of three places rigFt
of the decimal point is permitted.)
Specifies units used with fuel feed rate
value:
A - liters/min G
B - cubic meters/min H
C - kilograms/min I
D - liters/hour J
E - cubic meters/hour K
F - kilograms/hour L
gallons/min
cubic feet/min
pounds/min
gallons/hour
cubic feet/hour
pounds/hour
Fuel rate in indicated units at standard
conditions (20°C, 760 mm Hg), (A maximum
of three places right of the decimal
point is permitted.)
0-scmm-dry
1-acmm-wet
2-scfm-dry
3-acfm-wet
Value in units indicated in B01. (A
maximum of two places right of the decimal
point is permitted.)
Duct (stack) cross-sectional area, in
square meters (at sample point). (A
maximum of three places to the right of
the decimal point is permitted.)
In degrees Centigrade. (A maximum of
one place right of the decimal point is
permitted.)
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Field
Field
Name
805 Gas Pressure
(cm Hg)
B06 Traverse
Points
B07 Estimated Gas
Molecular
Weight
(grams/gram-mole)
BOS Percent Excess
Air
B09 Percent
Isokinetic
BIO Gas Composition
(% by volume)
Bll Special Data
B12 Stack Height (m)
B13 Average Stack
Velocity (m/sec)
Field Length
and Type Description
5F In centimeters of mercury, absolute, in
stack. (A maximum of three places right
of the decimal point is permitted.)
21 Number of points for the run.
6F Value calculated on a dry basis, in
grams per gram-mole. (A maximum of
three places to the right of the decimal
point is permitted.)
5F Percentage by volume.
5F Percentage isokinetic (ratio of sample
to local line stream velocities).
5Fx5 Percent by volume for each of: water,
carbon dioxide, carbon monoxide, oxygen,
nitrogen. (A maximum of two places to
the right of the decimal point is
permitted.)
5C Leave blank.
4F Height of stack associated with this
gas stream in meters. (A maximum of
two places to the right of the decimal
point is permitted.)
4F Average gas velocity in meters per
second. (A maximum of three places
right of the decimal point is permitted.)
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Field
B14
B15
Field
Name
Sampling
Location
Particulate Size
Distribution
(cumulative % by
weight, in
micrometers)
Field Length
and Type
II
4Fx8
B16
Particle Sizer
(check one on form)
12C
B17
Comments
19C
Description
Number of stack diameters downstream
from nearest disturbance (e.g., bend,
joint, constriction, valve).
The percent by weight of the total
particulate sample that is less than
or equal to:
0.1 micrometer
0.5 micrometer
1.0 micrometer
2.0 micrometers
5.0 micrometers
10.0 micrometers
20.0 micrometers
And greater than or equal to:
20.0 micrometers
(A maximum of one place right of the
decimal point is permitted.)
1-Andersen
2-Coulter
3-Cascade Impactor
4-Conifuge
5-Optical method - specify in Comments
Section E.
6-Other-specify in Comments, Section E.
A 19-space comment zone. Comments here
will appear with each report concern-
ing this data sheet"! General data com-
ments should be made in Section E.
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Field
Field
Name
Field Length
and Type
Description
C02 Test Collection
Method
C - POLLUTANT TEST RESULTS (Record 3 test results per line; maximum of 24
permitted; fill each line before starting another)*
C01 Pollutant 6I/C The 6-digit codes listed in Volume V,
Section 5.7.0, will be used to identify
the name of and analysis methods used
with both major pollutants and trace
pollutants.
21 A 2-digit field is reserved to serve as
a code to define the sample method that
was used to make the pollutant concentra-
tion determination. The codes to be used
are listed in Volume V, Section 5.8.0.
COS Units II A 1-digit code is used to identify the
concentration units in which the tests
result is reported. The following units
are coded as:
0-grains/scf dry (unadjusted for excess
air)
1-kilograms/1000 kilograms (lb/1000 Ib)
wet flue gas
2-kilograms/1000 kilograms (lb/1000 Ib)
dry flue gas
3-parts per million dry gas (by volume;
unadjusted for excess air)
4-imcrograms/scm dry gas
9-emission factor. Use code 9 only
when none of the above can be used.
This means that test result will be in
kg/SCC units, consistent with SCC units
used in field A12.
*Note: If more than 24_ pollutants were sampled and analyzed, enter results for
the 25th, 26th, etc., in Section C of a second form, list the page number in
the upper right-hand corner, and staple to the first form. (It is not necessary
to complete the other parts of the second form.
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Field
C04
Field
Name
Sample Time
(minutes)
Field Length
and Type
5F
COS Sampling Position
II
C06
Test Result
6F
C07
Pollutant
Temperature
3F
Description
A 5-digit field is reserved for record-
ing the time (in minutes) elapsed during
which the pollutant was sampled. (A
maximum of two places to the right of the
decimal point is permitted.)
A 1-digit code is used to identify the
sampling position relative to air pollu-
tion control equipment. This is the num-
ber of control devices in the stream flow
upstream from the sampling position, re-
gardless of effect of device on the pollu-
tant. If, for example, sulfur dioxide is
sampled after a cyclone, an electrostatic
precipitator, and a wet scrubber, the
sampling position would be designated as
"3" (after tertiary collector).
0 - Uncontrolled (or inlet)
1 - After primary collector
2 - After secondary collector
3 - After tertiary collector
4 - After quaternary collector
A 6-digit field is reserved for recording
the test result. Results reported in
units other than those specified in Field
C03 need to be converted to one of the
specified units. (A maximum of five
places to the right of the decimal point
is permitted.)
The temperature of the pollutant stream
in degrees Centigrade, when measured at
the sample flow meter. (A maximum of one
place to the right of the decimal point is
permitted.)
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Field
Field
Name
Field Length
and Type
Description
If the number of pollutants exceeds 24 for any one test report, these are to be
reported on a second form appended to the first. When these data are keypunched,
they will be reported on F/# cards prepared otherwise identical to C/# cards.
D - CONTROL DEVICE DATA
D01 Device Code
002 Pollutant
Controlled
Efficiency of
Control (Design
Data)
DOS Design Flow
Rate (acmm)
D04 Year Installed
DOS Operating
Parameters
31 Three-digit identification code as de-
fined for NEDS in Volume V, Section
3.3.0.
6C Six-digit identification code for each
pollutant controlled up to six pollut-
ants at design specifications (see Vol-
ume V, Section 5.7.0).
5F Four-digit value (plus decimal point)
to indicate design efficiency for the
pollutant. Maximum possible effi-
ciency which can be entered is 99.99%
Report only those pollutants and
corresponding efficiencies for
which device is designed to control.
(A maximum of two places to the right
of the decimal point is permitted.)
8F Expressed in actual cubic meters per
minute, this is flow rate for which
the device was designed. Do not enter
test flow rate.(A maximum of seven
places to the right of the decimal
point is permitted.)
21 Year device installed (last two digits).
6F One of ten parameters used to charac-
terize device (listing of devices and
parameters to enter here appears in Vol-
ume V, Section 5.11.0,). Do not record
design parameters. (A maximum of two
places to the right of the decimal point
is permitted.)
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Field
E - COMMENTS
Field
Name
Field Length
and Type
F - ADDITIONAL POLLUTANTS
G - ADDITIONAL DATA
Description
Any alphabetic or numeric comments may
be entered in free form text at the bot-
tom of the form. If more space is re-
quired, use additional forms and attach
to first form. Comments will not exceed
800 spaces.
These cards are to be prepared if more
than 24 pollutants are reported.
Plant name, address, and phone number
(to be less than 70 characters in length),
This information is recorded in block at
top left of form.
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
To further clarify the preceding instructions, the following representative
"questions and answers" have been formulated:
1. Are Orsat analyses considered as
test results for coding on C
cards?
2. Should control devices listed be
all devices on the piece of equip-
ment or just those indicated in
field COS, "Sampling Position"?
3. If a device control efficiency is
unknown, what code should be used?
4. What pollutant code should be
used for total gaseous hydrocar-
bons, since "total" is listed un-
der aliphatic compounds and "gross"
is 1 isted under aromatic compounds?
No. These data are to be entered in field
BIO.
Only those in COS.
Use the medium efficiency code.
Use code 3101.
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5.
7.
Are gaseous samples which are
taken nonsimultaneously with a
participate sample considered
part of the same run?
If a traverse point is sampled
more than once during a particu-
late run, how many times is it
counted for coding in field 606
Traverse Points?
If a test is actually performed,
and the result is nil or zero
should the test be recorded?
Is the code for pollutants
caught by a control device to be
"total particulate," "filterable
particulate," or "condensable
particulate"?
9.
What should we do with data that
are either too large or small to
"fit" in the field(s) allotted
for them on the form?
If at least one-half of the gaseous
samples were taken during the particu-
late sample they are considered to be
part of the same run. If not, code them
on a separate sheet, even though most
process stream parameters will be
unavailable.
Only once.
Yes. Enter the result as zero.
Use code All01 (total particulate), be-
cause most particulate devices were de-
signed for controlling both filterable
and condensable fractions, and design
efficiencies (field D02) are usually
given in terms of total particulate. How-
ever, if design efficiencies are given
for the other particulate fractions, they
should also be entered in field D02,
alongside their respective pollutant codes
(B1101 for filterable particulate, and
CHOI for condensable particulate).
Enter in "Comments" (Section E).
appropriate field(s) blank.
Leave
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10. How does one enter a negative Leave field C07 blank and write true
pollutant temperatureT"^^temperature in "Comments".
11. Is a new coding sheet required No. Both sets of test results are to
when gaseous samples are taken be recorded on the same sheet.
at the inlet and the outlet of
a control device, while particu-
late sampling is performed only
at the outlet of the device?
12. If effective duct cross sectional Enter effective area in field B03 of
area is different from the de- form and write actual in "Comments".
signed area (due to negative flow
or sediment buildup), which should
be entered in field B03?
13.
If a single stack, fed by several The number of devices found in the stream
gas streams, each containing a containing the most pieces of equipment
different number and types of con- is used.
trol devices, is sampled, how
many devices are considered to be
up-stream from the sampling point?
14.
15.
Are operating parameters (field
D05) "operating" or "design"
values?
If the exhaust from a single
piece of equipment breaks into
two or more separate gas streams
and both streams are tested, what
values are entered in fields All
and A12 (activity levels)?
Operating. No design data are to be
entered in this field.
None! Leave fields blank and enter ac-
tivity levels in "Comments," along with
a statement such as: "This form con-
tains test data from one of three stacks.
See form numbers A37799 and A37800 for
data on the other stacks."
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POLLUTANT CODES
The following example should indicate how Pollutant codes are assigned
using Volume V, Section 5.1.0. Suppose that during a source test run, sulfur
dioxide is continuously sampled and analyzed by a coulometric instrument.
Obviously, character 1, which indicates the physical state of the pollutant,
would be "D," since sulfur dioxide is a gas under all but the most extreme
sampling conditions. Referring to page 5.7.2-31, under Group VI Compounds and
Ions, for characters 2,3,4 and 5, one would select code "2401.," corresoonding
to sulfur dioxide. Since a coulometric analyzer is used in this case, code
"E" on page 5.7.3-1 would be chosen for character 6. Therefore, the code to be
entered on the form in Field CO! under Pollutant 1 would be "D2401E." Figure
3.3.1-b illustrates this selection process.
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GENERAL
The Site Identification Form (Figure 3.4.1-a) has been designed to be both
a coding form and a reference form suitable for filing in a loose-leaf notebook.
The form is also designed to be prepared in two operations. The left side of
the form is completed by State or Local Agency personnel. The form is then
submitted to the appropriate EPA office (usually an EPA Regional Office). EPA
personnel will enter the appropriate data codes on the right side of the form,
both front and back.
FORM PREPARATION - FIELD ORGANIZATION PORTION
The left side of the form (field organization portion) is prepared as
follows:
Heading
Enter, in the space provided, your name and title, today's date and indicate
by an "X" in the appropriate block whether this form is a new submission or a
revision to existing site identification data. Generally a change in any
information given constitutes need for a revision. If the site is physically
moved, a new station should be identified with a new complete submission.
Section (A)
State - Enter the name of the state in which the sampling site is located.
Project - Enter the project classification description for this site,
as given in Section 4.2.0, Volume V. Do not enter the 2-digit code number
preceding the classification description.
City Name - Enter the name of the area (city or town) in which the site
is located if the population of that area is 2500 or more. If the site is
located outside the jurisdictional limits of an area of this size, enter the
name of the county in which the site is located. Limit this entry to 23
characters, using reasonable abbreviations if necessary. Use common dictionary
abbreviations if necessary (e.g., Mt. for mountain, St. for Saint).
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ENVIRONMCNTAL PDOTfCTION AGENCY
Natinul Acrometric 0«t« tank
R.»KCh Tn«ngl« PMk. N. C 27711
SAROAD Site Identification Form
1 1
TO BE COMPLETED BY THE REPORTING AGENCY
(A)
Stale Project
i"-"1 City Name (23 characters!
iJ'-»" County Name (15 characters)
City Population (right justified)
S3 S3 »4 SS S« S7 SI Si
Longitude Latitude
Deg. Mm Sec. Deg. Mm. Sec.
M°l "1 -1 «l 1 1 1
UTM Zone Easting Coord., meters Northing Coord., meters
1 1 1 1 1
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(B)
<"-"> Supporting Agency (61 characters)
Supporting Agency, continued
in
114 7>i Optional Comments that will help identify
the sampling si e (132 characters)
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Revised 1
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OMB No. 158R0012
Approval expires 6/30/76
Figure 3.4.1-a. SAROAD Site Identification Form.
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SAROAD Site Identification Form (continued)
TO BE COMPLETED BY THE REPORTING AGENCY
IF)
IU-MI Sampling Site Address (41 characters)
00 NOT WRITE HERE
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that best describes the domi-
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within approximately a 1-mile
radius of the sampling site
1 Industrial
2 Residential
3. Commercial
4 Mobile
1 Industrial
2 Residential
3 Commercial
4 Mobile
1 Near urban
2 Agricultural
3. Commercial
4 Industrial
5 None of the above
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Elevation of sampler above ground
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Elevation of sampler above mean sea level
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County Name - Enter the name of the county in which the sampling site is
located even if the county name was entered on the line dbove. Enter the county
equivalent as necessary.
City Population - Enter the population of the town or^city in which the
site is located based on census data. This entry must be right justified with
leading zeros. If the census data are not available, enter the source of
the population figure to the right of block 59. If the name of the county
was entered in "City Name," enter all zeros in this field.
Longitude - Enter degrees, minutes, and seconds of longitude of this site.,
as indicated. If degrees of longitude are less than 100, enter a zero in block
63. Make no entry if UTM system for site location is to be used. Longitude
and latitude are automatically calculated if the UTM system is used.
Latitude - Enter the degrees, minutes, and seconds of latitude of this
site, as indicated. Make no entry if UTM system for site location is to be used.
UTM Zone - Enter the 2-digit UTM (Universal Transverse Mercator) zone
code. See Section 3.1.2, Volume V.
Easting Coord., Meters - Enter the easting UTM coordinate for this site
(in meters) from the appropriate section of the UTM map. This entry must
be right justified with leading zeros and should be accurate to the nearest
meter. UTM coordinates are automatically calculated if longitude and
latitude have been entered.
Northing Coord., Meters - Enter the northing UTM coordinate for this site
(in meters) from the appropriate section of the UTM map. This entry must be
right justified with leading zeros and should be accurate to the nearest meter.
Section (B)
Supporting Agency - Enter the name of the city, county, regional, state,
or other agency responsible for the laboratory analysis of data. This may or
may not be the Agency which operates the physical sampling site. If the
Operating Agency is different, code this information in the COMMENTS field of
Sections (C) and (D).
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Sections (C) and (D)
Comments - Enter appropriate comment which could help characterize the
sampling site. Applicable comments might be as follows:
Site within two blocks of heavy construction, 1972.
Site on building adjacent to main street of town.
Organization site code if different from EPA code.
Parameter sampled at site.
Name of agency operating the site.
Termination date if discontinued.
Start date of new site.
Limit the combined total number of characters in both sections to 132.
Section (E)
Abbreviated Site Address - Make no entry. EPA personnel will enter an
abbreviation appropriate for use in computer reports.
Section (F)
Sampling Site Address - Enter the full street address of this site and
other pertinent identifying information as space allows. For areas that do not
have a street address, enter a descriptive phrase such as the name of a
building or area that will adequately locate the site. Do not repeat city,
county, or state names already entered.
Station Type - Enter an "X" in the appropriate boxes as per instruction on
the form. See Section 4.11.0, Volume V, for more complete site description
definitions.
Elevation of Sampler above Ground - Enter the elevation of the sampling
site (probe or inlet) above ground level. If the samplers are not located
at the same level for different pollutants, this information could be entered
in the comments field. For example:
20 feet.
S0? sampler at 30 feet. FW sampler at
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Elevation of Sampler above Mean Sea Level - Enter the ground elevation
of the sampling (probe or inlet) above mean sea level, following the same
criteria as set forth above.
Time Zone - Circle the time zone in which this site is located.
FORM PREPARATION - EPA PORTION
The right side of the form (EPA portion) is prepared as follows:
Section (A)
State-Area-Site - Referring to Sections 2.1.0 and 2.2.0, Volume V, assign
and enter the proper codes in blocks 2-10, right justified, as follows. A 2-
digit state code should be assigned. This is followed by a 4-digit area code
which represents the area shown in the City Name field of Section (A). The
last 3-digit code should be the next highest site code assigned within the
area. Example: if site 311400003 exists and another site form is submitted
for State-Area 311400, then the site code should be assigned as 311400004.
Under no circumstances should the same State-Area-Site code exist for more than
one physical sampling site.
Agency - Enter in block 11 the appropriate agency-type code. This code
should reflect the type of Agency responsible for the laboratory analyses of
these data. See Section 4.1.0, Volume V.
Project - Enter in blocks 12-13 the appropriate project classification
code from Section 4.2.0, Volume V.
Region - The code for the EPA region in which this site is located is
entered in block 77.
Time Zone - In blocks 78-79 enter the code from Section 4.12.0, Volume
V, for the time zone in which this site is located.
Action - Enter in block 80 the code from Section 4.8.0, Volume V, for the
type of action required of this submission.
Section (B)
State-Area-Site-Agency-Project - Enter the same data as in Section (A).
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SMSA - Enter in blocks 14-17 the SMSA code from Section 2.7.0, Volume V,
for the area in which this site is located.
Action - Enter in block 80 the code from Section 4.8.0, Volume V, for
the type of action required for this submission.
Section (C)
State-Area-Site-Agency-Project - Enter the same data as in Section (A).
Action - Enter in block 80 the code from Section 4.8.9, Volume V, for
the type of action required for this submission.
Section (D)
Same as Section (C).
Section (E)
State-Area Site-Agency-Project - Enter the same data as in Section (A).
Abbreviated Site Address - Enter an abbreviated site address 2b characters
long from the address given in Section (F).
Action - Enter in block 80 the code from Section 4.8.0, Volume V, for
the type of action reouired for this submission.
Section (F)
State-Area-Site-Agency-Project - Enter the same data as in Section (A) .
Station Type - Enter in block 55 the number of the major location category
and in block 56 the number of the major location category as indicated on the
left side of the form. For remote, since there is no minor category, enter '41'
in blocks 55-56.
County Code - Enter the code number for the county in which the site is
located. Code numbers will be found in Section 2.2.0, Volume V. This entry
must be right-justified with leading zeros.
AQCR Number - Assign and enter the appropriate AQCR number. This entry
must be right-justified with leading zeros. Refer to Section 2.3.0, Volume V,
for listing of codes.
AQCR Population - Enter the AQCR population (most recent census, i.e. 1970)
for the area in which this site is located. This entry must be right-justified
with leading zeros. If the AQCR population is unknown, it may be left blank and
it will be completed by the update program.
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E1evation/Gr - Enter the elevation above ground level of this site in
blocks 72-74, as indicated on the left side of the form. Entry must be made
in feet. If some other unit of measure is indicated, the stated value must be
converted to feet and then entered. This entry must be right-justified with
leading zeros.
Elevation/MSL - Enter in blocks 75-78 the ground elevation above mean
sea level of this site as indicated above.
Action - Enter in block 80 the code from Section 4.8.0, Volume V, for the
type of action required for this submission.
SUBMISSION OF SITE IDENTIFICATION FORMS
Site identification forms are submitted to EPA whenever a new site is
established or when the environment of an existing site changes significantly.
Periodically EPA will mail site description listings to participants for
validation, correction, or other updating.
When changes for existing sites are submitted, the site identification
data on the right hand side of the form will be completed using the State-Area-
Site-Agency-Project codes assigned by EPA. Other data will be coded for only
those items that have changed since the prior submission.
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GENERAL
The Hourly Data Form (Figure 3.4.2-a) is used for recording data observed or
averaged at intervals of less than 24 hours. For example, it would be used for
2-hour coefficient of haze (COH) readings and for 1-hour gaseous pollutant read-
ings. For hourly data, two Hourly Data Forms will be needed for a month.
FORM PREPARATION
The samplina site identification information to be entered on this form should
be exactly the same as the corresponding information on the Site Identification
Form for this site. Entries are made on the Hourly Data Form as follows:
Identification Section
Agency - Enter the name of the city, county, region, state, or other agency
that operates this site. This is the organization which is responsible for the
laboratory analysis. Use whatever reasonable abbreviations are necessary to
fully identify this organization.
City Name - Enter the name of the area in which this site is located if the
population of that area is 2500 or more. If the site is located outside of the
jurisdictional limits of an area of this size, enter the name of the county in
which the site is located or the appropriate county equivalent.
Site Address - Enter the full street address of this site. For areas that do
not have a street address, enter a descriptive phrase that will serve to
adequately locate the site. Do not repeat city, county, or state names already
entered.
Project - Enter the project classification description for this site as
given in Volume V, Section 4.2.0. Do not enter the two-digit code number
preceding the classification description.
Parameter Section
Parameter Observed - Enter the name of the pollutant or the meteorological
parameter beinq measured, such as "Sulfur Dioxide" or "Ambient Temperature."
Method - Enter the type of instrument and/or analytical method employed
in the sampling at this site.
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Time Interval Obs. - The required entry is self-explantory (1 hour, 2 hours,
etc.) but a more detailed definition is given in Volume V, Section 4.3.0.
Units of Obs. - Enter the appropriate unit of measurement for observations
from this site as specified in Volume V, Section 4.6.0.
Identification/Parameter Coding Section
State-Area-Site-Agency-Project - Enter the code numbers assigned to this
site by EPA when Site Identification forms were orignially submitted. These
combined codes provide a unique identification key and must remain constant for
all data submitted from a particular site. They may be obtained from agency
records, recently retrieved data, or from the most recent SAROAD Site Directory.
Time - Enter the sampling time interval code from Volume V, Section 4.3.0.
Year - Enter the last two digits of the calendar year in which the
obssrvations were taken.
Month - Enter the two-digit numeric code for the month in which the
observation was taken. Months are coded 01 (January) through 12 (December).
Parameter Code - Enter the proper code from Volume V, Section 4.4.0.
i Method - Enter the proper code from Volume V, Section 4.5.0. Additional
method codes may be obtained from NADB.
Units - Refer to Volume V, Section 4.6.0, and enter the two-digit code which
represents the units in which data values are expressed.
DP_ - Enter the number of significant digits to the right of the decimal
point in the value entries. For example, to enter a reading of 0.125 ppm, enter
"3" in the DP block and 0125 in the value column. The DP code in each column
applies to all data values entered in that calumn.
Data Value Section
This section consists of 32 rows with a "Day" column, "ST HR" column, and
12 "Rdg" (Reading) columns of four positions each. .
Day - Enter the calendar day of the month on which the reading occurred.
Start Hour - Enter the correct two-digit code for the start hour as
determined from the matrix for Start-Hour Values given in Volume V, Section 4.7.0
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The start hour is when the sampling began in the standard time of that time
zone. Only the start hours given are acceptable for each sampling interval. The
acceptable start hours for 1-hour values are "00" (midnight) and "12" (noon).
If the start hour for a specific sample is not in the table, a start hour for the
sampling interval from the table must be utilized and the data value for the
sample must be coded in the appropriate data value field. The missing data items
must be left blank. Specific examples of assigning start hours and positioning
of the first sample observations are given later in this section.
Data Value - All data value readings will be entered in the 12 columns
headed "Rdg 1" through "Rdg 12." Listing of 1-hour values or observations for
a month will require two copies of the form since two lines will be required
for each day's observations. Line 1 would show "00" (midninht) for the start
hour of the first day and would contain data values for the a.m. readings. Line
2 would show "12" (noon) as the start hour for that same day and would contain the
p.m. readings. For 2-hour observations, only one line would be required for one
day's readings. For greater than 2-hour observations, only the required number
of columns would be completed for that day. Specific examples of assigning
start hours and positioning of the first sample observations are given below.
These entries must be right justified. For missing data, leave the appointed
space blank or enter 9999. Four zeros will be coded for observations belo1/
the minimum detectable. A left-justified minus sign will be entered for obser-
vations that are less than zero.
Summary
The instructions presented above are summerized in Figure 3.4.2-b.
EXAMPLES OF ASSIGNING START-HOUR AND LOCATING FIRST OBSERVATION
An agency has the option of choosing any hour within a day to start collecting
data. This hour, however, may not be identical to the starting hour that should
be recorded on the SAROAD form or the punched cards. The recorded starting hour
is the time closest to midnight (00), but still the same day, at which the
sampling could have begun and still have given an observation for the actual \^
starting time. For instance, if a 3-hour sampling interval is used starting at
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8 a.m., the recorded starting time would be 2 a.m. (02). In recording the data
values, the first two 4-digit data values would be skipped and the first record-
ed observation would begin in boxes (card columns) 41-44.
A convenient rule for calculating the starting hour to be recorded is to
subtract the sampling time interval from the actual starting time until a value
listed in the appropriate column in table "Matrix for Start Hour Values" in Vol-
ume V, Section 4.7.0, has been reached. This value is the appropriate start-
ing value for that time interval. The number of times the time inte?rval was
subtracted equals the number of 4-digit values left blank on the SAROAD form
(or punched card) before the first data point is entered. To help with this
rather confusing item, two examples, along with appropriate illustrations of
the completed SAROAD form, are presented below. For the illustrations, assume
the sampling is on January 1 and 2, 1970, from the population-oriented station
at site 012 in city 0960 in state 01 operated by the state agency.
Example 1
Consider an agency that begins sampling at 7 a.m. Sampling is done at a
2-hour interval on an AISI spot tape sampler yielding COH/1000 linear feet.
To calculate the starting hour (ST HR) that must be recorded to satisfy the
SAROAD format, first consult Volume V, Sectio/i 4.7.0, in the 2-hour column.
Now, subtract 2 (the sampling interval) from 7 (a.m.) until one of the appro-
priate starting hours is reached. Only two possibilities are listed under 2-
hour sampling: 00 and 01. Two is subtracted from 7 three times before 01
is reached. This now indicates two things: the recorded "ST HR" will be
01 (1 a.m.) and there will be three blank values before the first observation
is entered. For the sake of the example, assume the values collected for a
particular day were:
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5 p.m. - 7 p.m. = 4.9
7 p.m. - 9 p.m. = 3.3
9 p.m. - 11 p.m. = 4.0
11 p.m. - 1 a.m. = 3.6
7 a.m. - 9 a.m. = 4.1
9 a.m. - 11 a.m. = 3.6
11 a.m. - 1 p.m. = 4.2
1 p.m. - 3 p.m. = 4.4
3 p.m. - 5 p.m. = 4.6
Now refer to Figure 3.4.2-c to see what the completed SAROAD form would
look like for this day's data.
Note that in the space for decimal locator a "1" is entered to indicate
one digit to the right of the decimal point.
Example 2
Consider an agency that for some reason does not start sampling until
10 a.m. on a particular day. Assume the pollutant code is 44901, the method
code is 96, and the units are 07. Sampling is on a 6-hour interval. Therefore,
subtract 6 from 10. This subtraction need be performed only once before an
appropriate value, 04, is located in the 6-hour column in Volume V, Section
4.7.0. The recorded starting hour for the day is 04 and the number of blank
values equals 1. For the sake of this example, assume the following data
values:
10 a.m. - 4 p.m. = 1.04
4 p.m. - 10 p.m. = 0.96
10 p.m. - 4 a.m. = 0.99
4 a.m. - 10 a.m. = 1.12
Note that, although the 10 p.m. - 4 a.m. value runs into the next day, it
will be listed with the same day. The next value (4 a.m. - 10 a.m.) will
be recorded as the next day's first observation. The recorded starting hour
for this next day will be 04, and the value will be located in the first
value location. The decimal point for these data will be 2, and it would
appear on the SAROAD form as indicated in Figure 3.4.2-d.
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GENERAL
The Daily Data Form (Figure 3.4.3-a) is a month's record of up to four
different parameters observed at a common site over periods of 24 hours or
longer. This form is useful for 24-hour hi-vol or gas bubbler data that are
observed daily, every third day, every sixth day, or on any other random
schedule. One form can be used for up to four parameters as long as, the
site, time interval, year, month, and starting hour are the same.
FORM PREPARATION
The sampling site identification to be entered on this form should be the
same as the corresponding information on the Site Identification Form for this
site. Entries are made on the Daily Data Form as follows:
Identification Section
Agency - Enter the name of the city, county, region, state, or other agency
that operates this site. This is the organization which is responsible for the
laboratory analysis. Use whatever reasonable abbreviations are necessary to fully
identify this organization.
City Name - Enter the name of the area in which this site is located if the
population of that area is 2500 or more. If the site is located outside of the
jurisdictional limits of an area of this size, enter the name of the county
in which the site is located.
Site Address - Enter the full street address of this site. For areas
that do not have a street address, enter a descriptive phrase that will
serve to adequately locate the site. Do not repeat city, county, or state
names already entered.
Project - Enter the project classification description for the site as
given in Volume V, Section 4.2.0. Do not enter the two-digit code number
preceding the classification description.
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National Aerometnc Data Bank
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State-Area-Site-Agency-Project - This code is a unique identification key
assigned by EPA. These codes must be consistent for all data submitted for
this sampling site. Enter the code numbers assigned to this site by EPA when
Site Identification Forms were originally submitted. Agency and project codes
are shown in Volume V, Section 4.1.0 and 4.2.0.
Time - Enter the appropriate code for the sampling time interval of
observations from Volume V, Section 4.3.0.
Year - Enter the last two digits of the year in which the observation was
taken.
Month - Enter the two-digit numeric code for the month in which the obser-
vation was taken; mont'-s are coded 01 (January) through 12 (December).
Parameter Section
There are four Parameter Sections on this form; each to be coded as follows:
Parameter .'lame - Enter the name of the pollutant or meteorological parameter
being measured, such as "Sulfur Dioxide" or "Ambient Temperature."
Parameter Code - Enter the proper code from Volume V, Section 4.4.0.
Method - Enter the proper code from Volume V, Section 4.5.0. Additional
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codes may be obtained from NADB.
Units - Refer to Volume V, Section 4.6.0, and enter the two-digit code
which represents the units in which data values are expressed.
DP_ - Enter the number of significant digits to the right of the decimal
point in the value entries. For example, to enter a reading of 0.125 ppm,
enter "3" in the DP block and 21125 in the value column. The DP code'in each
column applies to all data values entered in that column.
Data Value Section
ST HR - Enter the actual starting hour when observations were begun.
Starting hours are coded 00 (midnight) through 23 "(11 p.m.). The start hour
is when the sampling began in the standard time of that time zone. Be sure to
make the first entry on the "Day" line corresponding to the actual day of the
month on which observations were begun. Note that ST HR will apply to data
values on the same "Day" line in all four parameters.
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Data Value - Enter the observed data value in the space provided. This
entry must be right justified. For missing data, invalid observations, or
for days on which samples were not taken, leave the spaces blank. Four zeros
will be entered for observations below the minimum detectable. Units of
measure should be changed for observations having more than four significant
digits. A left-justified minus sign will be entered for observations that
are less than zero.
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GENERAL
The Composite Data Form (Figure 3.4.4-a) is used for recording those values
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vol particulate fractions, only a portion of the filter is available. On a
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analyzing the composite. A significant savings in manpower results from com-
positing. Since each composite usually combines portions of 5 to 10 individual
filters, analysis of the composite provides an approximate value that in effect
eliminates the need for 5 to 10 analyses. The Composite Data Form is not
meant to supersede the Daily Data Form. Its use should be confined to those
applications which will provide the greatest cost effectiveness in the recording
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identify the organization.
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which the site is located or the county equivalent.
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adequately locate the site. Do not repeat city, county, or state names already
entered.
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SECTION
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CHAPTER
4
SUBJECT
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DATE PAGE
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GENERAL
The Multiple Parameter Data Form (Figure 3.4.5-a) can be used to record any
data with a sampling interval of 24 hours or greater, but its main advantage is
that one form can accommodate 24 parameters. This form can be used for recording
values when a hi-vol filter is analyzed for a number of subfractions and pro-
vides space to record a filter number (for cross-reference) and air volume.
FORM PREPARATION
Identification Section
Agency - Enter the name of the city, county, region, state, or other agency
that operates this site. This is the organization to which any questions concern-
ing the data entered on this form will be directed. Use whatever reasonable
abbreviations are necessary to fully identify this organization.
City Name - Enter the name of the area in which this site is located if
the population of that area is 2500 or more. If the site is located outside
the jurisdictional limits of an area of this size enter the name of the county
in which the site is located or county equivalent.
Site Address - Enter the full street address of this site. For areas that
do not have a street address enter a descriptive phrase that will serve to
adequately locate the site. Do not repeat city, county, or state names already
entered.
Project - Enter the project classification description for this site as
given in Volume V, Section 4.2.0. Do not enter the two-digit code number
preceding the classification description.
Time Interval - Enter the sampling interval over which observations were
made at this site (e.g., 1 week, 2 weeks, 1 month).
Filter Number - Enter the number of the filter used at this site.
Air Volume - Enter the estimated volume of air that has passed through this
filter during the sampling period. Cubic meters (m^) is the preferred unit
of measure.
3.4.5-1
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Particulate Height - Enter the weight of particulate matter collected on
the filter.
Identification Coding Section
State-Area-Site-Agency-Project - Enter the code numbers assigned to this
site by EPA when Site Identification Forms were originally submitted. These
combined codes provide a unique identification key and must remain constant for
all data submitted for a particular site. Agency codes and project codes are
listed in Volume V, Sections 4.1.0 and 4.2.0.
Time - Enter the code from Volume V, Section 4.3.0, that identifies the
time interval over which these observations were taken.
Year - Enter the last two digits of the year in which observations were
taken.
Month - Enter the numeric equivalent of the month in which the observations
were taken (01 - January through 12 - December).
Day - Enter the two-digit day of the month on which observations bagan (e.g.,
01-31). All data entered on a form must represent the same sampling period.
ST HR - Enter the actual starting hour when observations were begun.
Starting hours are coded 00 (midnight) through 23 (11 p.m.). The start hour
is when the sampling began in the standard time of that time zone.
Parameter Identification Section
Note that the form allows for the recording of data values for 24 individual
parameters; each of which is coded as follows:
Parameter Name - Enter the name of the pollutant or meteorological parameter
being measured. Reasonable abbreviations may be used.
Method - Enter the type of instrument and/or analytical method employed in
the sampling at this site. Reasonable abbreviations may be used.
Units - Enter the appropriate unit of measurement for this observation. See
Volume V, Section 4.6.0. Reasonable abbreviations may be used.
3.4.5-3
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Parameter Coding/Value Entry Section
Note that the form allows for the recording of data values for 24 individual
parameters; each of which is coded as follows:
Parameter Code - Enter the proper code from Volume V, Section 4.4.0.
Method - Enter the proper code from Volume V, Section 4.5.0.
Units - Enter the proper code from Volume V, Section 4.6.0, which represents
the units in which data values are expressed.
DP_ - Enter the number of significant digits to the right of the decimal
point in the value entry for this reading. For example, to enter a reading
of 0.025 ppm, enter a "3" in "DP" and "05925" in the value blocks. .
Value - Enter the observed data value in the space proviucu. 7
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GENERAL
The SAROAD Multiple-Station Form (Figure 3.4.6-a) is designed for recording
data obtained at a sampling interval of 24 hours or greater for one parameter
for up to 12 different sampling sites. A control agency operating a network
of 30 dustfall buckets, for example, could use three of these forms, as opposed
to using thirty daily forms to record a month's data.
FORM PREPARATION
Identification Section
Agency - Enter the name of the city, county, region, state, or other agency
that operates these sites. This is the organization which is responsible for the
laboratory analysis. Use whatever reasonable abbreviations are necessary to
fully identify this organization.
Parameter Observed - Enter the name of the pollutant or the meteorological
parameter being measured, such as "Sulfur Dioxide" or "Ambient Temperature."
Time Interval - Enter the appropriate name of the time period during
which the observations recorded on this form were taken (e.g., daily, weekly,
etc.).
Method - Enter the type of instrument and/or analytical method employed in
the sampling at these sites. Reasonable abbreviations may be used.
Units - Enter the appropriate unit of measurement for this observation.
Project - Enter the project classification description for these sites
as given in Volume V, Section 4.2.0. Do not enter the two-digit code number
preceding the classification description.
Identification Coding Section
State - Enter the appropriate state code from Volume V, Section 2.1.0, that
identifies the state in which these sites are located. Note that all site data
recorded on this form must be from one state.
Agency - Enter the Agency code assigned by EPA which identifies the type
of agency responsible for the laboratory analysis. See Volume V, Section 4.1.0.
3.4.6-1
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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
NATIONAL. AEROMETRIC DATA BANK
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Project - Enter the two-digit project code assigned by NADB. See Volume
V, Section 4.2.0.
Time - Enter the appropriate sampling time interval code from Volume
V, Section 4.3.0.
Parameter Code - Enter the proper code from Volume V, Section 4.4.0.
Method - Enter the proper code from Volume V, Section 4.5.0.
Units - Enter the proper code from Volume V, Section 4.6.0, which
represents the units in which data values are expressed.
DP_ - Enter the number of significant digits to the right of the decimal
point in the value entries. For example, to enter a reading of 0.02: pp-i, er>t2r
"3" in "DP" and 0025 in the value blocks. Note that all values entered on
this form must have the same number of significant digits to the right of the
decimal point.
Year - Enter the last two digits of the year in which the observations
were made.
Month - Enter the two-digit numeric equivalent of the month in which
observations were made as January (01) through December (12). Note that all
observations recorded on this form must have occurred in the same month.
Site Address Sections
For each of the 12 possible site address entries (A-L), enter the full
street address of the site. For areas that do not have a street address, enter
a descriptive phrase that will serve to adequately locate the site.
Site Data Sections m
Day - Enter the day of the month on which sampling occurred or began in
two digits, 01 - 31.
Start Hour - Enter the actual starting hour when observations were begun.
Starting hours are coded 00 (midnight) through 23 (11 p.m.). The start hour is
is when the sampling began in the standard time of that time zone.
3.4.6-3
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Area-Site - Enter the area and site codes for the individual sampling
station as assigned by EPA when Site Identification Forms were initially
submitted.
Value - Enter the data value for the reading at this site. This entry
must be right justified with leading zeros. Do not enter decimal points.
Four zeros will be entered for observations below the minimum detectable.
SUBMISSION OF MULTIPLE STATION DATA FORMS
Submission of completed Multiple Station Data Forms and/or card data
will be made in accordance with directions contained in the Federal Register.
3.4.6-4
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347
DATE PAGE
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. ... _ --!
Procedures for the Addition and/or Revisions to
the SAROAD Parameter-Method File
Because of technical advances in the fields of chemistry, instrumenta-
tion, and ambient air monitoring techniques, periodic revisions and additions
are necessary to the SAROAD method codes.
Unique method codes are assigned for each pollutant sampling technique
depending on both the method of collection and method of analysis. The
method of collection refers to the media used to obtain a representative
sample and could include a high volume sampler for suspended participate
matter, a gas bubbler for 24-hour gas sampling, an instrument for continuous
sampling, or a dust bucket for collecting settled particulate for a 30-day
sampling period. The method of analysis refers to the laboratory or
analytical technique utilized to reduce the collected sample to data and
includes the specific chemical principal (i.e., colorimetric, condueti-
metric, coulometric) or the specific analytical method (I.e., NASN Sodium
Arsenite-Orifice).
For each pollutant, a standard unit code is assigned for all method
codes. Data can be submitted for update in any of the several unit codes,
but all reports except raw data listings are generated in the standard units.
As new instrumentation is purchased or new analytical techniques
are developed, the agency or laboratory should review the Parameter-Method
File as given in Volume V, Section 4.5.0. If the file does not contain the
specific method and if the data are going to be reported to SAROAD., the
form, "Request for Assignment of New SAROAD Method Code", given in
Figure 3.4.7-a, should be completed and forwarded to the SAROAD Contact in
3.4.7-1
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the appropriate Regional Office. In addition to completing the form, a
copy of the analytical method or instrument operating manual should be
enclosed. The form will be forwarded to NADB by the Regional Office,
the request will be evaluated, and if appropriate, a new method code
will be assigned. The Regional Office will be informed, and Volume V
will be updated.
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Request for Assignment of New SAROAD Method Code
Requesting Agency
Person to Call in Case of Questions
Date
Telephone
1. List pollutant name and SAROAD Code:
2. List equipment and method of collection (manufacturer & type):
3. List equipment and method of analysis (manufacturer & type):
4. List range of measured values:
a. Urban
b. Non-Urban
5. List minimum detectable & how it was obtained:
a. Urban
b. Non-Urban
6. List number of decimal places reported right of decimal point:
a. Urban
b. Non-Urban
7. Give reporting units:
8. Cite relevant published literature on new method and/or detail on
separate sheet procedure for collection & analysis:
In case of questions, call Jacob G. Summers
(919) 688-8146, ext 395 (commercial) or 629-5395(FTS)
Figure 3.4.7-a Request For Assignment of New SAROAD
Method Code
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SECTION
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CHAPTER
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SUBJECT
1
DATE PAGE
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General
The Data Quality Information Sheet for A1r Pollution Agencies 1s
used to record quality assurance data for control agencies. The form
would be completed for each air pollution agency for each state.
Form Preparation
The sheet would be completed with the aid of the agency head or
the quality control officer. Entries are made on the sheet as follows:
1. Identification Section
a. State - Enter the SAROAD state code from Volume V, Section
2.1.0.
b. Agency I.D. - Enter the Agency I.D. from Volume V, Section
6.1.0. If agency ID has not been assigned, request a code
from the Data Processing Section, NADB.
c. Year/Month - Enter the year/month in which the questionalre
1s being completed.
2. Data Section
a. Agency Name - Enter the name of the city, county, region,
state, or other agency.
b. Agency Head - Enter the name of the Individual who 1s the
agency head or the quality control officer. Abbreviate to
a maximum of 18 characters.
c. Questions - Enter the correct or closest answer for
questions 1-15. The questions are completed with a choice
simple yes or no, by the selection of the closest multiple
choice answer, or by entering the numeric value.
Questions 1-8 of the opinion poll are optional and are for
future evaluation.
3. Action Code - Enter an A for data to be added, a D for deleted,
and a C for changes.
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CHAPTER
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SUBJECT
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DATE PAGE
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General
The Data Quality Information Sheet for Laboratories is used to
record quality assurance data for laboratories. The form would be
completed for every laboratory utilized by the air pollution agency.
Form Preparation
The sheet would be completed by the laboratory head or the quality
control officer. The questionnaire creates two computer cards with
the entries as follows:
1. Identification Section
a. State - Enter the SAROAD state code from Volume V,
Section 2.1.0.
b. Laboratory I.D. - Enter the laboratory code from Volume
V, Section 6.2.0. If a laboratory code has not been
assigned, request a code from the Data Processing
Section, NADB.
c. Year/Month - Enter the year/month in which the
questionnaire is being completed.
2. Data Section
a. Laboratory Name - Enter the laboratory name using any
necessary abbreviations.
b. Laboratory Street Address and City - Enter the correct
mailing address for the laboratory.
c. Quality Control Officer - Enter the name using any
necessary abbreviations.
d. Questions - Enter the answer for the questions in the
appropriate fields.
3. Action Code - Enter an A for additions, a C for changes, and
a D for deletes.
3.5.2-1
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CHAPTER
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SUBJECT
3
DATE PAGE
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General
The Data Quality Information Sheet for Air Pollution Sites is
utilized to record data collection activities at each site. The form
would be completed for each site reporting data to SAROAD.
Form Preparation
The sheet would be completed for each site by the chemist or the
quality control officer in charge of the monitoring network. Entries
are made on the sheet as follows:
1. Identification Section
a. State-Area-Site-Agency-Project - Enter the code numbers
assigned to this site by NADB when Site Identification
forms were originally submitted. These combined codes
provide a unique identification key and must remain
constant for all data submitted from a specific site.
b. Agency I.D. - Enter the Agency ID from Volume V, Section
6.1.0. If the Agency ID has not been assigned, request
a code from the Data Processing Section, NADB.
c. Year/Month - Enter the year/month in which the questionnaire
is being completed.
2. Data Section
a. Agency operating site - Enter the Agency Name operating
the site. If an Agency questionnaire has not been completed,
complete a questionnaire for the agency.
b. Questions - Enter the correct answer to the questions
from the choices given.
3. Action Code - Enter an A for additions, a C for changes, or a
D for deletes.
3.5.3-1
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SECTION CHAF
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DATE
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'TER SUBJECT
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PAGE
1
General
The Data Quality Information Sheets for Pollutants are used to
record quality assurance data for individual pollutants monitored at
each site. The sheet would be completed for each pollutant monitored
at a site as given by answers to question (1) of the site sheet.
Form Preparation
The sheet would be completed for each site-pollutant combination
by the individual completing the site sheet. Entries are made on the
sheet as follows:
1. Identification Section
a. State-Area-Site-Agency-Project - Enter the code numbers
assigned to this site by NADB when site identification
forms were originally submitted. These combined codes
provide a unique identification key and must remain
constant for all data submitted from a specific site.
b. Year/Month - Enter the year/month in which the questionnaire
is being completed.
c. Laboratory I.D. - Enter the laboratory ID from Volume V,
Section 6.2.0. If the laboratory has not assigned an ID,
request a code from the Data Processing Section, NADB.
d. Pollutant Code - Preprinted pollutant code which corresponds
to codes in Volume V, Section 4.5.0.
e. Method Code - Enter the method code from the Parameter File
in Volume V, Section 4.5.0.
2. Data Section
a. Sampler Brand - Model No. - Enter the sampler brand name and
model number which is used to analyze each specific pollutant.
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b. Questions - Enter the correct answers to each question based
on the possible choices. For suspended particulate, carbon
monoxide, and photochemical oxidants, all questions should be
answered. For sulfur dioxide and nitrogen dioxide, either
the questions for continuous samplers or for bubbler samples
should be answered based on the method.
Action Code - Enter an A for additions, a C for changes, or a D
for deletes.
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SECTION
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CHAPTER
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SUBJECT
1
DATE PAGE
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Six unique cards are identified on the first page of each area source form
being submitted. Up to 24 cards of the seventh card format may be identified on
page two. Each card has a number in column 80 which indicates the card sequence
number. The following general instructions must be followed for keypunching all
AEROS area source data.
At least cards 1 through 6 will be punched for each form.
Card columns 1-9 at the top of the form will be punched as the first nine
columns on each card on a given form. Any of columns 1-9 that are blank must be
zero filled.
For cards 1-5, all data in columns 1-77 must be numeric. Blank fields may
be left blank. Any field containing data must be right-justified with leading
zeros added.
Card 6 (comments) may contain alphabetic data; left-justified.
Multiple card 7's may be submitted for each county. Card columns 1-13
must be completed with any blank columns zero filled. All data in columns 1-43
must be numeric and right justified. Columns 44-77 may contain alphabetic data;
left justified.
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JOB TITLE
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1
2
3
4
5
5a
5b
5c
5d
5e
6
6a
6b
6c
6d
7
NAME OF FIELD
State
County
AQCR
Year of Record
Emissions Estimates
Parti culates
S02
NOX
HC
CO
Sulfur Content (%)
Anth. Coal
Bitum. Coal
Dist. Oil
Res id. Oil
Ash Content (%)
COLUMNS
FROM THRU
1 2
3 6
7 9
10 11
12 16
17 20
21 24
25 29
30 34
35 36
37 38
39 40
41 42
NUMBER
COLUMNS
2
4
3
2
5
4
4
5
5
2
2
2
2
PUNCH
NUMERIC
X
X
X
X
X
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DATE PAGE
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JOB TITLE
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1 (Cont'd.)
7
7a
7b
8
8a
8b
8c
8d
8e
8f
9
10
11
NAME OF FIELD
Ash Content (%)
Anth. Coal
Bitum. Coal
Residential Fuel
Anth. Coal
Bitum. Coal
Dist. Oil
Resid. Oil
Nat. Gas
Wood
Action
Form Type
Card Number
COLUMNS
FROM THRU
43 45
46 48
49 53
54 59
60 64
65 68
69 73
74 77
78
7Q
80
NUMBER
COLUMNS
3
3
5
6
5
6
5
4
1
1
1
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NUMERIC
X
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REMARKS
Always
'A1
Always
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AGE
4
JOB TITLE
CARD TYPE
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1
2
3
4
4a
4b
4c
4d
4e
4f
5
5a
5b
5c
5d
5e
NAME OF FIELD
State
County
AQCR
Commercial and
Institutional Fuel
Anth. Coal
Bitum. Coal
Dist. Oil
Resid. Oil
Nat. Gas
Wood
Industrial Fuel
Anth. Coal
Bitum. Coal
Coke
Dist. Oil
Resid. Oil
COLUMNS
FROM THRU
1 2
3 6
7 9
10 14
15 19
20 24
25 29
30 33
34 35
36 41
42 47
48 51
52 56
57 61
NUMBER
COLUMNS
2
4
3
5
5
5
5
4
2
6
6
4
5
5
PUNCH
NUMERIC
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
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CHAPTER
1
SUBJECT
1
DATE PAGE
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JOB TITLE AREA SOURCE FORM - EPA (PUR) 219
CARD TYPE 2 (Cont'd.)
5f
5g
5h
6
7
8
9
NAME OF FIELD
Nat. Gas
Wood
Process Gas
Blank
Action
Form Type
Card Number
COLUMNS
FROM THRU
62 66
67 69
70 73
u_74 77
78
79
80
NUMBER
COLUMNS
5
3
4
4
1
1
1
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X
X
X
X
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X
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X
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REMARKS
Always
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Always
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P
SUBJECT
1
AGE
6
JOB TITLE
CARD TYPE
AREA SOURCE FORM - EPA (DDR) 219
1
2
3
4
4a
4b
4c
5
5a
5b
5c
6
6a
6b
6c
7
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State
County
AQCR
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Comm-Inst.
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Residential
Industrial
Comm-Inst.
Sasoline Fuel
Light Vehicle
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Off-Highway
Mesel Fuel
COLUMNS
FROM THRU
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7 9
10 15
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21 24
25 30
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37 41
42 48
49 54
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5
4
6
6
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SECTION
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CHAPTER
1
SUBJECT
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DATE PAGE
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JOB TITLE
AREA SOURCE FORM - EPA (OUR) 219
CARD TYPE 3 (Cont'd.)
7
7a
7b
7c
8
9
10
11
NAME OF FIELD
Diesel Fuel
Heavy Vehicle
Off-Highway
Rail Locomotive
Density Code
Action
Form Type
Card
COLUMNS
FROM THRU
61 66
67 71
72 76
77
78
79
80
NUMBER
COLUMNS
6
5
5
1
1
1
1
PUNCH
NUMERIC
X
X
X
X
X
ALPHA
X
X
LEFT JUSTIFY
RIGHT JUSTIFY
X
X
X
_t
_i
LL
o
en
LU
N
X
X
X
VERIFY
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
REMARKS
Always
'A1
Always
'3'
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JOB TITLE
CARD TYPE
AREA SOURCE FORM - EPA (PUR) 219
1
2
3
4
4a
4b
4c
5
5a
5b
5c
5d
5
5a
5b
7
NAME OF FIELD
State
County
AQCR
Aircraft
Military LTO
Civil LTO
Commercial LTO
Vessels
Anth. Coal
Diesel Oil
Res id. Oi 1
Gasoline
Evaporation
Solvents Pur.
Gas Marketed
Measured Veh. Miles
COLUMNS
FROM THRU
1 2
3 6
7 9
10 13
14 19
20 24
25 28
29 32
33 37
38 41
42 47
48 52
NUMBER
COLUMNS
2
4
3
4
6
5
4
4
5
4
6
5
PUNCH
MUMERIC
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
ALPHA
LEFT JUSTIFY
RIGHT JUSTIFY
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
_l
_J
tJL
o
DC
UJ
N
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
>:
X
X
X
VERIFY
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
REMARKS
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DATE PAGE
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JOBTITLE AREA SOURCE FORM - EPA (PUR) 219
4 (Cont'd.)
CARD TYPE
7
7a
7b
7c
7d
8
9
10
NAME OF FIELD
Measured Veh. Miles
Limited Access
Rural
Suburban
Urban
Action
Form Type
Card
COLUMNS
FROM THRU
53 58
59 64
65 70
71 77
78
79
80
NUMBER
COLUMNS
6
6
6
7
1
1
1
0
UJ
5
D
7.
X
X
X
X
X
p
<
i
0.
_1
<
X
X
UNCl-
USTIFY
LEFT J
JUSTIFY
RIGHT
X
X
X
X
~l
_J
J
o
o:
UJ
N
y
X
X
X
>-
VERIF
X
X
X
X
X
y
Y
REMARKS
Always
'A'
Always
'4'
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JOB TITLE
AREA SOURCE FORM - EPA (DUR) 219
CARD TYPE JL
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
9a
9b
10
lOa
lOb
11
lla
NAME OF FIELD
State
County
AQCR
Dirt Roads Traveled
Dirt Air Strips
Construction Land
Wind Erosion
Land Tilling
Forest Wildfire
Area - acres
Quantity
Managed Burning
Area - acres
Quantity
Agricultural Burning Field
Area - acres
COLUMNS
FROM THRU
1 2
3 6
7 9
10 16
17 21
22 27
28 32
33 37
38 44
45 47
48 53
54 56
57 62
NUMBER
COLUMNS
2
4
3
7
5
6
5
5
7
3
6
3
6
PUNCH
NUMERIC
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
ALPHA
LEFT JUSTIFY
RIGHT JUSTIFY
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
ZERO FILL
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
VERIFY
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
x
REMARKS
4.1.1-10
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DATE PAGE
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JOB TITLE
AREA SOURCE FORM - EPA (DUR) 219
CARD TYPE 5 (Cont'd.',
lib
12
12a
12b
13
14
15
16
NAME OF FIELD
Quantity
Frost Control
Orchard Heaters
Days Fired
Structure Fires
Action
Form Type
Card
COLUMNS
FROM THRU
63 65
66 69
70 72
73 77
78
79
80
NUMBER
COLUMNS
3
4
3
5
1
1
1
PUNCH
NUMERIC
X
X
X
X
X
ALPHA
X
X
LEFT JUSTIFY
RIGHT JUSTIFY
X
JL
X
Y
_i
_)
u_
o
cc
UJ
N
X
_X_
X
Y
VERIFY
X
X
Y
y
X
X
Y
REMARKS
Always
'A'
Always
' 5 '
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JOB TITLE
CARD TYPE
AREA SOURCE FORM - EPA (PUR) 219
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
NAME OF FIELD
State
County
AQCR
Comments
Action
Form Type
Card
COLUMNS
FROM THRU
1 2
3 6
7 9
10 77
78
79
80
NUMBER
COLUMNS
2
4
3
68
1
1
1
PUNCH
NUMERIC
X
X
X
X
ALPHA
X
X
X
LEFT JUSTIFY
X
RIGHT JUSTIFY
X
X
X
_l
_l
LL
O
IT
UJ
N
X
X
X
VERIFY
X
X
X
X
X
X
REMARKS
Always
'A1
Always
'6'
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JOB TITLE
CARD TYPE
AREA SOURCE FORM - EPA (DUR) 219
1
2
3
4
5
6
6a
6b
6c
6d
6e
7
8
9
10
NAME OF FIELD
State
County
AQCR
Year of Record
Source Code
Emission Estimates
Parti cul ate
SOX
NOX
HC
CO
Comments
Action
Form Type
Card
COLUMNS
FROM THRU
1 2
3 6
7 9
10 11
12 13
14 19
20 24
25 30
31 36
37 43
44 77
78
79
80
NUMBER
COLUMNS
2
4
3
2
2
6
5
6
6
7
34
1
1
1
PUNCH
NUMERIC
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
ALPHA
X
X
X
LEFT JUSTIFY
X
RIGHT JUSTIFY
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
_l
U-
o
cr
LLJ
N
X
X
-X
X
X
X
X
X
X
VtHlhY
X
X
X
X
X
Y
X
X
X
x
X
y
X
X
REMARKS
i
•
Always
'A1
Always
'7'
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SECTION
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DATE PAGE
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Seven unique cards are identified for each emission point being submitted.
Each card has a number in column 80. Each form has one card 1, one card 2, one
card 3, one card 4, one card 5, five card 6's, and four card 7's. The following
general instructions must be followed for keypunching AEROS point source data.
Card 1 will be punched unless it has been crossed out or unless columns 14-77
are blank.
Cards 2, 3, 4, and 5 will be punched for every form.
Only the card 6's that have data tabulated in card columns 16-77 will be
punched, and only the card 7's that have data tabulated in card columns 26-77
will be punched.
Card columns 1-13 at the top of the form will be punched as the first 13
columns on each card on a given form. For columns 1-13, any columns that are
blank must be zero filled.
Card columns 14-15, printed at the beginning of card 2, will be punched in
the 14th and 15th columns of cards 2 through 6.
Card columns 14-25 of card 7 will be punched as coded.
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DATE PAGE
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JOB TITLE
CARD TYPE
POINT SOURCE INPUT FORM - EPA (DUR) 220
1
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
NAME OF FIELD
State Code
County Code
AQCR
Plant ID Nr
City
UTM Zone
Year of Record
Establishment Name &
Address
Contact Personnel
OWN
Blank
Action
Form Type
Card Type
COLUMNS
FROM THRU
1 2
3 6
7 9
10 13
14 17
18 19
20 21
22 61
62 73
74
75 77
78
79
80
NUMBER
COLUMNS
2
4
3
4
4
2
2
40
12
1
3
1
1
1
PUNCH
NUMERIC
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
ALPHA
X
X
X
X
X
LEFT JUSTIFY
X
X
X
RIGHT JUSTIFY
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
_l
_l
UL
O
a:
LU
N
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
VERIFY
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
REMARKS
Always
.p.
Always
'I1
4,1.2-2
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DATE PAGE
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JOB TITLE
CARD TYPE
POINT SOURCE INPUT FORM - EPA (DUR) 220
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
9a
9b
10
lOa
lOb
lOc
lOd
NAME OF FIELD
State
County
AQCR
Plant ID Nr
Point ID
Year of Record
SIC
IPP Process
UTM Coordinates
Horizontal Kn
Vertical Kn
Stack Data
Height
Diameter
Temperature
Flow Rate
COLUMNS
FROM THRU
1 2
3 6
7 9
10 13
14 15
16 17
18 21
22 23
24 27
28 32
33 36
37 39
40 43
44 50
NUMBER
COLUMNS
2
4
3
4
2
2
3
2
4
5
4
3
4
7
O
NUMEF
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
p
<
I
o.
_J
<
X
X
UNCh
Adiisn
h-
u_
IU
_j
JUSTIFY
RIGHT
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
-J
O
EC
LU
N
X
y
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
LS.
E
LU
>
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
REMARKS
4.1.2-3
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DATE PAGE
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JOB TITLE POINT SOURCE INPUT FORM - EPA (PUR) 220
CARD TYPE 2 (cont'd.)
lOe
11
12
13
14
15
16
NAME OF FIELD
Plume Height
Blank
Points with common stack
Blank
Action
Form Type
Card Type
COLUMNS
FROM THRU
51 54
55
56 59
60 77
78
79
80
NUMBER
COLUMNS
4
1
4
18
1
1
1
PUNCH
NUMERIC
X
X
X
ALPHA
X
X
LEFT JUSTIFY
RIGHT JUSTIFY
X
X
ZERO FILL
X
X
VERIFY
X
X
X
X
X
REMARKS
Always
.pi
Always
'2'
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DATE PAGE
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JOB TITLE POINT SOURCE INPUT FORM - EPA (PUR) 220
3
CARD TYPE
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
8a
8b
8c
8d
8e
8f
8g
8h
NAME OF FIELD
State
County
AQCR
Plant ID Nr
Point ID
Year of Record
Boiler Design Cap.
Control Equipment
Primary Part.
Secondary Part.
Primary S02
Secondary S02
Primary NOX
Secondary NOX
Primary HC
Secondary HC
COLUMNS
FROM THRU
1 2
3 6
7 9
10 13
14 15
16 17
18 22
23 25
26 28
29 31
32 34
35 37
38 40
41 43
44 46
NUMBER
COLUMNS
2
4
3
4
u_2__
2
5
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
O
NUMEF
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
p
<
I
i
<
X
X
UNO
USTIFY
i-
u.
01
_J
JUSTIFY
RIGHT
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
_i
_i
0
cc
LU
N
X
X
X
X
X
X
V
A
Y
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
>
VERIF
X
X
X
X
X
X
x
x
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
REMARKS
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DATE PAGE
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JOB TITLE POINT SOURCE INPUT FORM - EPA (PUR) 220
3 (cont'd.)
8
8i
8j
9
9a
9b
9c
9d
9e
10
n
12
13
NAME OF FIELD
Control Equipment (cont'd.)
Primary CO
Secondary CO
Estimate Control Effic.
Parti culates
SOz
NOX
HC
CO
Blank
Action
Form Type
Card Type
COLUMNS
FROM THRU
47 49
50 52
53 55
56 58
59 61
62 64
65 67
68 77
78
79
80
NUMBER
COLUMNS
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
10
1
1
1
PUNCH
NUMERIC
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
ALPHA
X
X
>
u.
F
W
D
->
f-
u,
UJ
_l
RIGHT JUSTIFY
X
X
_i
_i
u_
0
IT
QJ
N
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
VERIFY
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
REMARKS
Always
.P.
Always
'3'
i
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DATE PAGE
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JOB TITLE
CARD TYPE
POINT SOURCE INPUT FORM - EPA (PUR) 220
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
7a
7b
7c
7d
8
8a
8b
8c
9
NAME OF FIELD
State
County
AQCR
Plant ID Nr
Point ID
Year of Record
Percent Annual Thruput
Dec. -Feb.
Mar. -May
Jun.-Aug.
Sep. -Nov.
Normal Operating
Hr/Day
Day/Wk
Wk/Yr
Emission Estimates
COLUMNS
FROM THRU
1 2
3 6
7 9
10 13
14 15
16 17
18 19
20 21
22 23
24 25
26 27
28
29 30
NUMBER
COLUMNS
2
4
3
4
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
1
2
PUNCH
NUMERIC
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
ALPHA
X
X
LEFT JUSTIFY
RIGHT JUSTIFY
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
_J
_l
U-
o
tr
LU
N
X
X
X
Y
X
VERIFY
X
X
X
X
X
X X
j
1
t
X j_J<
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
REMARKS !
1
,
1
i
"
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DATE PAGE
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inRTITIF
CARDTYPE
POINT SOURCE INPUT FORM - EPA (DUR) 220
4 (cont'd.)
9
9c
9b
9c
9c
9e
10
lOa
lOb
lOc
lOd
lOe
11
12
13
14
NAME OF FIELD
Emission Estimates
Parti culates
S02
NOX
HC
CO
Estimation Method
Parti culates
S02
NOX
HC
CO
% Space Heat
Blank
Action
Form Type
COLUMNS
FROM THRU
31 37
38 44
45 51
52 58
59 65
66
67
68
69
70
71 73
74 77
78
79
NUMBER
COLUMNS
7
7
7
7
7
1
1
1
1
1
3
4
1
1
PUNCH
NUMERIC
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
ALPHA
X
X
LEFT JUSTIFY
RIGHT JUSTIFY
X
X
X
X
X
_l
_l
il
0
o:
LLJ
N
X
X
X
X
X
X
VERIFY
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
REMARKS
Always
.p.
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CHAPTER
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DATE PAGE
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JOB TITLE
CARD TYPE
POINT SOURCE INPUT FORM - EPA (DUR) 220
4 (cont'd.)
15
NAME OF FIELD
Card Type
COLUMNS
FROM THRU
80
NUMBER
COLUMNS
1
PUNCH
NUMERIC
X
ALPHA
LEFT JUSTIFY
RIGHT JUSTIFY
_J
_l
JI
O
c
UJ
N
VERIFY
X
REMARKS
Always
'4'
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JOB TITLE
CARD TYPE
POINT SOURCE INPUT FORM - EPA (PUR) 220
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
7a
7b
7c
7d
7e
8
9
9a
9b
NAME OF FIELD
State
County
AQCR
Plant ID Nr
Point tD
Year of Record
Allowable Emissions
Particulate
S02
NOX
HC
CO
Compliance Status
Compliance Schedule
Year
Month
COLUMNS
FROM THRU
1 2
3 6
7 9
10 13
14 15
16 17
18 24
25 31
32 38
39 45
46 52
53
54 55
56 57
NUMBER
COLUMNS
2
4
3
4
2
2
7
7
7
7
7
1
2
2
PUNCH
NUMERIC
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
ALPHA
X
X
LEFT JUSTIFY
RIGHT JUSTIFY
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
_l
_l
LL
o
CE
UJ
N
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
VERIFY
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
REMARKS
4.1.2-10
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SUBJECT Point Source Form
SECTION
4
CHAPTER
1
SUBJECT
2
DATE PAGE
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JOB TITLE POINT SOURCE INPUT FORM - EPA (PUR) 220
CARD TYPE 5 (cont'd.)
10
lOa
lOb
lOc
11
12
12a
12b
12c
13
14
15
16
NAME OF FIEI D
Compliance Status Update
Year
Month
Day
ECAP
Control Regulations
Reg. 1
Reg. 2
Reg. 3
Blank
Action
Form Type
Card Type
COLUMNS
FROM THRU
58 59
60 61
62 63
64
65 68
69 72
73 76
77
78
79
80
NUMBER
COLUMNS
2
2
2
1
4
4
4
1
1
1
1
U
NUMEF
X
X
X
X
X
p
<
I
0.
_l
<
X
X
UNCH
USTIFY
H
u_
UJ
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JUSTIFY
RIGHT
X
X
X
-J
_J
o
LT
UJ
N
X
X
X
>-
U_
E
UJ
>
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
REMARKS
Leave
Blank
Leave
Blank
Leave
Blank
Always
• p.
Always
'5'
4.1.2-11
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CHAPTER
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SUBJECT
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DATE PAGE
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JOB TITLE
CARD TYPE
POINT SOURCE INPUT FORN - EPA (DUR) 220
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
7a
7h
7c
7d
8
9
10
11
12
NAME OF FIELD
State
County
AQCR
Plant ID Nr
Point ID
Year of Record
sec
I
II
III
IV
Fuel Process
Maximum Design Rate
Sulfur Content
Ash Content
Heat Content
COLUMNS
FROM THRU
1 2
3 6
7 9
10 13
14 15
16 17
18
19 20
21 23
24 25
26 32
33 39
40 42
43 45
46 50
NUMBER
COLUMNS
2
4
3
4
2
2
1
2
3
2
7
7
3
3
5
PUNCH
NUMERIC
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
ALPHA
X
X
LEFT JUSTIFY
RIGHT JUSTIFY
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
_J
_J
u_
0
tr
UJ
N
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
VERIFY
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
REMARKS
4.1.2-12
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DATE PAGE
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JOB TITLE POINT SOURCE INPUT FORM - EPA (PUR) 220
CARDTYPE 6 (cont'd.)
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
NAME OF FIELD
Comments
Source
Confidentiality
Blank
Action
Form Type
Card Type
COLUMNS
FROM THRU
51 70
71
72
73 77
78
79
80
NUMBER
COLUMNS
20
1
1
5
1
1
1
PUNCH
NUMERIC
X
X
ALPHA
X
X
X
X
LEFT JUSTIFY
X
RIGHT JUSTIFY
_i
_t
LL
O
IT
UJ
N
VERIFY
X
X
X
X
REMARKS
Always
• pi
Always
'6'
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JOB TITLE
CARD TYPE
POINT SOURCE INPUT FORM - EPA (PUR) 220
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
7a
7b
7c
7d
8
9
10
n
NAME OF FIELD
State
County
AQCR
Plant ID Nr
Point ID
Year of Record
sec
I
II
III
IV
Comments
Action
Form Type
Card Type
COLUMNS
FROM THRU
1 2
3 6
7 9
10 13
14 15
16 17
18
19 20
21 23
24 25
26 77
78
79
80
NUMBER
COLUMNS
2
4
3
4
2
2
1
2
3
2
52
1
1
1
PUNCH
NUMERIC
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
ALPHA
X
X
X
X
X
LEFT JUSTIFY
X
RIGHT JUSTIFY
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
_l
_l
LL.
O
tr
UJ
N
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
VERIFY
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
REMARKS
Always
• p.
Always
'7'
4.1.2-14
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SECTION
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CHAPTER
3
SUBJECT
1
DATE PAGE
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General Instructions
SOTDAT consists of a maximum of seven different type cards. A maximum
of 40 cards is possible for any one form number. All cards are punched
starting with the form number which should be right justified in card spaces
1-6, followed by the preprinted card number in spaces 7 and 8.
All numbers should be right justified in their fields.
All fields with blanks must be left blank. D0_ NOT_ punch zeros, dashes
or any other characters for blank spaces. For these data forms Zero = 0 and
letter "0" = 0.
Specific Insturctions for Each Type Card
Card No. Al--Punch line straight across as it appears on form.
79 spaces maximum should be completed.
Card No. Bl--Punch form line straight across as it appears on form. 80
spaces.
Card No. B2--Punch form line straight across UD to the B-16 Section (spaces
1-49).
Starting with position 50 for 12 spaces, 50-61, enter the 12
characters following the box that is checked. There will be
one number followed by 11 characters or spaces. All
characters and spaces must be entered. Then enter the Comments
Section 17 with top line first, then bottom line starting with
position 62. Enter only what is indicated. If the section is
not full, leave the rest of the section blank.
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'TER SUBJECT
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Cards Mo. Cl-C8--Punch form line straight across. Punch cards only for those
form lines containing data. 80 spaces maximum. NOTE: If
all C1-C8 cards are full, check for additional "pollutant
test results" data on a second form with the same form
number. These data should be punched with an "F" replacing
the "C" in the card position "7". The F card(s) is (are)
to be placed between the C8 card and DO card. There may be
a maximum of 8 "F" cards (numbered F1-F8). Double check
these data to ensure each of these cards has an "F" in
position "7".
Cards No. DO-D4--Punch form line straight across. Punch cards only for those
lines containing data. 78 spaces completed.
Cards No. D5-D9--Punch form line straight across. Punch cards only for those
lines containing data. 79 spaces completed. NOTE: There
should be two "D" cards for each device number in position
"9". These cards must be kept in the order of apperance on
the form. For each device number in group DO-D4, there
should be a corresponding card in D5-D9 as follows:
DO - D5
Dl - D6
D2 - D7
D3 - D8
D4 - D9
If there is nothing entered on the form for the corresponding
card number, punch the corresponding card with form number,
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DATE PAGE
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card number and device number, leaving the rest of the card
blank.
If there are no data for cards DO-D4, do not punch these
cards or their corresponding cards, D5-D9.
E Cards—Enter the form number identical to other sections, right
justified in card spaces 1-6. Enter an "E" in space "7"
and the number of the card starting with 0 1n space "8".
Spaces 9-80 are for the comments and are free style.
There must always be at least one E card.
If there are no comments printed in Section E, enter "No
Comments" starting with position 9.
If there are comments printed in Section E, these will be
entered as cards EO-E9, a maximum of 10 cards. Use as many
cards as necessary, up to 10, to punch the comments. Insure
that comments are entered in a readable form.
F Cards—See C1-C8 card instructions. If punched, these cards go
between Section C and D.
G Card —Punch name and address as shown at top left of form onto
one card. Abbreviations may be used as long as the infor-
mation is clearly understood. Spaces 9-80 will be used for
the information. Spaces 1-6 should contain the form number
and spaces 7_ & 8^ should contain GO.
Separate the four lines of the address and phone number block
on the form with an asterick (*) only (no spaces). Use
space between words of the address as required for readability.
4.3.1-3
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SECTION CHAPTER SUBJECT
4 3 1
DATE PAGE
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JOB TITLE
CARD TYPE
Source Test Data Form
A - Identification, Plant, and Fuel Data
1
Ifl
lb
2
3
4
5
6
7
3
3
10
11
12
13
3a
NAME OF FIELD
Form Number
Data Origin
Form Number
Card Number
State
County
AOCR
Plant
Point
Run Date
Source Classification Co
Reason Tested
Tested By
Run Number
Plant Rates
Capabil ity
COLUMNS
FROM THRU
1 1
2 6
7 8
9 10
11 14
15 17
18 21
22 23
24 29
de 30 37
38 38
39 39
40 41
42 48
NUMBER
COLUMNS
1
5
?
2
4
3
4
2
6
8
1
1
2
7
NUMERIC
x
x
x
x
x
X
X
X
<
<
ALPHA
X
X
X
X
LEFT
JUSTIFY
RIGHT
JUSTIFY
x
X
X
X
x
x
X
X
X
j
_i
U-
O
c
UJ
N
x
X
X
X
x
X
X
X
X
VERIFY
x
x_
y
x
X
X
x
X
X
X
x
X
X
X
REMARKS
'Al '
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SECTION CHA
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DATE
12/15/76
JTER SUBJECT
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PAGE
5
JOB TITLE Source Test Data Form
CARD TYPE A - (Cont.)
I3b
14
I4a
4.h
4c
I4c
15
I5a
ilb
NAME OF FIELD
This Run
Fuel Data
Type
Percent sulfur
Percent ash
Percent Nitrogen
Heat
Units
Value
COLUMNS
FROM THRU
49 55
56 56
R7 fil
62 66
67 71
72 72
73 79
NUMBER
COLUMNS
7
1
R
5
5
1
7
NUMERIC
X
X
X
X
(
ALPHA
X
x
LEFT
JUSTIFY
RIGHT
JUSTIFY
x
X
x
x
x
_1
_J
u.
O
cc
tu
N
x
X
x
X
X
VERIFY
x
X
X
x
X
X
x
REMARKS
4.3.1-5
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SECTION CHA
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DATE
12/15/76
PTER SUBJECT
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PAGE
6
JOB TITLE Source Test Data Form
CARD TYPE
B1 - Process Stream Parameters
1
la
Ib
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
IPr
12t
NAME OF FIELD
Form Number
Data Oriain
Form Number
Card Number
Gas Flow Rate reported
Flow Rate
Cross Section
Gas Temperature
Gas Pressure
Traverse Points
Est. Gas Mol. Wt.
Percent excess air
Percent Isokinetic
Gas Composition
Percent Water
C02
COLUMNS
FROM THRU
1 ]
2 6
7 8
9 9
10 17
18 23
24 27
28 32
33 34
35 40
41 45
46 50
51 55
56 60
NUMBER
COLUMNS
1
5
2
1
8
6
4
5
2
6
5
5
5
5
o
cc
LJ
D
X
X
X
x,
X
x
X.
X
x
X
X.
X
ALPHA
X
X
LEFT
JUSTIFY
f RIGHT
JUSTIFY
X
X
x
x
x
X
X
x
X
x
X
J
_J
li.
O
CC
UJ
SJ
X
X
x
X
x
x
X
x
X
x
X
VERIFY
X
X
X
x
X
x
X
x
x
X
x
X
x
X
REMARKS
'BT
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4 __ 3 1
DATE PAGE
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JOB TITLE Source Test Data Form
CARD TYPE
Bl - (Cont.)
12c
12c
126
13
NAME OF FIELD
Percent CO
02
N?
Special Data
COLUMNS
FROM THRU
61 65
66 70
71 75
76 80
NUMBER
COLUMNS
5
5
5
5
NUMERIC
X
X
X
ALPHA
LEFT
JUSTIFY
RIGHT
JUSTIFY
X
X
X
J
_1
IL
O
tc
111
N
X
X
X
VERIFY !
1
X
X
X
REMARKS
Blank
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SECTION
4
CHAPTER
3
SUBJECT
1
DATE PAGE
12/15/76 8
JOB TITLE Source Test Data Form
CARD TYPE
B2 - Process Stream Parameters (Cont.'
1
la
Ib
2
3
4
5
fj
6a
6b
6c
6d
6e
5f
5g
5h
NAME OF FIELD
Form Number
Data Origin
Form Number
Card Number
Stack Heiqht
Avq. Stack Velocity
Sampling Location
Particulate Size Dist.
% bv weight
< .1
1 .5
1 1.0
1 2.0
1 5.0
- 10.0
± 20.0
L 20.0
COLUMNS
FROM THRU
1 1
2 6
7 8
9 12
13 16
17 17
18 21
22 25
26 29
30 33
34 37
38 41
42 45
46 49
NUMBER
COLUMNS
1
5
2
4
4
1
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
NUMERIC
X.
X,
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
ALPHA
x
x
LEFT
JUSTIFY
RIGHT
JUSTIFY
X
X
x
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
_I
_J
u.
O
IT
Ul
N
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
VERIFY
X
X
x
X.
x
X.
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
REMARKS
'B?'
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CHAPTER
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DATE PAGE
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JOB TITLE
Source Test Data Form
CARD TYPE B2 - Process Stream Parameters fr.nnt.)
7
8
NAME OF FIELD
Particle Sizer
Comments
COLUMNS
FROM THRU
50 61
62 80
NUMBER
COLUMNS
12
19
NUMERIC
ALPHA
x
X
LEFT -
JUSTIFY
x
X
RIGHT
JUSTIFY
_J
_J
u_
O
C
UJ
N
VERIFY
REMAFIKS
4.3.1-9
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SECTION CHA
4
DATE
12/15/76
PTER SUBJECT
3 1
PAGE
10
JOB TITLE
CARD TYPE
Source Test Data Form
C - Pollutant Test Results
1
la
Ib
2
3
4
5
6
7
?
9
10
11
[2
3
4
NAME OF FIELD
Form Number
Data Origin
Form Number
Card Number
Pollutant 1
Test. Mpthnd
Units
Sample Time
Sampling Position
Test Results
Pol lutant Temp.
Pollutant 2
Test Method
Units
Sample Time
Sampling Position
COLUMNS
FROM THRU
1 1
2 6
7 8
9 14
15 16
17 17
18 22
23 23
24 29
30 32
33 38
39 40
41 41
42 46
47 47
NUMBER
COLUMNS
1
5
2
6
2
1
5
1
6
3
6
2
1
5
1
NUMERIC
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
ALPHA
x
X
x
X
>
h-u-
5§
x
X
RIGHT
JUSTIFY
X
X
x
X
X
_J
_J
LL
0
tr
LU
N
X
X
x
X
x
VERIFY
X
X
X
x
X
X
X
X
x
X
X
X
X
x
X
REMARKS
Cl - 'C8
4.3.1-10
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SECTION
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CHAPTER
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SUBJECT
1
DATE PAGE
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JOB TITLE Source Test Data Form
C - (Cont.)
CARD TYPE
15
16
17
18
19
JO
21
22
?3
NAME OF FIELD
Test Results
Pollutant Temp.
Pollutant ^
Test Method
Units
Sample Time
Sampling Position
Test Results
Pollutant Tpmp.
COLUMNS
FROM THRU
48 53
54 56
57 62
63 64
65 65
66 70
71 71
72 77
78 80
NUMBER
COLUMNS
6
3
6
2
1
5
1
6
3
NUMERIC
x
x
X
X
X
X
x
X
ALPHA
X
LEFT
JUSTIFY
X
r RIGHT
JUSTIFY
x
X
X
x
X
_J
_l
u_
o
cc
UJ
N
x
x
X
x
X
VERIFY
x
x
X
X
X
X
X
x
X
REMARKS
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SECTION CHAF
4
DATE
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>TER SUBJECT
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PAGE
12
Source Test Data Form
DO - D4 - Control Device Data
1
la
Ib
2
3
4
5
6
7
3
3
10
n
I?
13
14
NAME OF FIE LD
Form Number
Origin
Form Number
Card Number
Device Number
Device Code
Pollutant 1
Percent Efficiency
Pol lutant ?
Percent Efficiency
Pol lutant 3
Percent Efficiency
Pollutant 4
Pprrpnt Fffin'pnry
Pollutant 5
Percent Efficiency
COLUMNS
FROM THRU
1 1
2 6
7 8
9 9
10 12
13 18
19 23
24 29
30 34
35 40
41 45
46 51
52 56
57 62
63 67
NUMBER
COLUMNS
1
5
2
1
3
6
5
6
5
6
5
6
5
6
5
NUMERIC
X
X
x
X
X
X
x
X
ALPHA
x
x.
X
X
x
X
X
rLEFT
JUSTIFY
X
X
x
x
X
RIGHT
JUSTIFY
X,
X
x
X
x
X
ZERO FILL
)(
X
x
X
%
X
VERIFY
X
X
x
X
x
x
X
X
x
x
X
X
x
X
X
REMARKS
no ' - ' D4 '
T-'S1
1
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SECTION CHAF
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DATE
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>THR SUBJECT
j 1
PAGE
13
CARD TYPE
Source Test Data Form
DO - D4 - (Cont.)
15
16
NAME OF FIELD
Pollutant 6
Percent Efficiency
COLUMNS
FROM THRU
68 73
74 78
NUMBER
COLUMNS
6
5
NUMERIC
X
ALPHA
X
>
t- LL
=1
X
RIGHT
JUSTIFY
X
ZERO FILL
X
>
It
cr
LU
>
X
x
RtMARKS
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DATE PAGE
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JOB TITLE Source Test Data Form
CARD TYPE
D5 - D9 - Control Device Data (Cont.)
1
la
Ib
2
,
I
5
>
7
J
9
10
11
12
13
4
NAME OF FIELD
Form Number
Origin
Form Number
Card Number
Device Nuinhpr
Design Flow Rate
Year Installed
Operating Parameter 1
2
3
4
5
6
M M y
8
9
COLUMNS
FROM THRU
1 1
2 6
7 8
9 9
10 17
18 19
20 25
26 31
32 37
38 43
44 49
50 55
56 61
62 67
68 73
NUMBER
COLUMNS
1
5
2
1
8
2
6
6
6
6
6
6
6
6
6
NUMERIC
x
x
X
X
x
X
X
X
X
X
x
X
<
ALPHA
X
x
LEFT
JUSTIFY
>
— u.
^
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x
X
x
X
x
x
x
x
x
X
X
ZERO FILL
x
X
x
X
x
x
X
x
x
X
x
VERIFY
X
x
x
x
X
X
x
X
X
X
X
x
x
X
X
REMARKS
'rm1- 'nq
'V-'R'
4.3.1-14
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CHAPTER
SUBJECT
1
DATE PAGE
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JOB TITLE
CARD TYPE
Source Test Data Form
D5 - D9 - Control Device Data (Cont.1
15
NAME OF FIELD
Operating Parameter 10
COLUMNS
FROM THRU
74 79
NUMBER
COLUMNS
6
NUMERIC
X
ALPHA
LEFT
JUSTIFY
RIGHT
JUSTIFY
X
_J
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IL
O
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LU
N
X
VERIFY
X
REMARKS
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SECTION
CHAPTEF
SUBJECT
Source Test
E - Comments
Keypunch Instructions
^ Source Test Data
Source Test Data Form
SECTION CHA
4
DATE
12/15/76
Data Form
PTER SUBJECT
3 1
PAGE
16
1
la
Ib
2
3
NAME OF FIELD
Form Number
Origin
Form Number
Card Number
Comments
COLUMNS
FROM THRU
1 1
2 6
7 8
9 80
NUMBER
COLUMNS
1
5
2
72
NUMERIC
x
ALPHA
x
X
x
>
H U-
5t
x
RIGHT
JUSTIFY
X
_I
_J
LL
o
n
UJ
N
X
>
LL
tr
UJ
>
Y
X
%
REMARKS
'EO'-"Fq
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CHAPTER SUBJECT
3 1
DATE PAGE
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JOB TITLE
CARD TYPE
Source Test Data Form
G - Plant Name and Address
1
la
Ib
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
NAME OF FIELD
Form Number
Origin
Form Number
Card Number
Plant Name
Asterisk
Address
Asterisk
City - State
Asterisk
Telephone
• - 1
1
COLUMNS
FROM THRU
1 1
2 6
7 8
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Variable
Variable
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69 80
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*
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SUBJECT SAROAD Site ID Form
SECTION
4
CHAPTER
4
SUBJECT
1
DATE PAGE
12/15/76 1
On SAROAD Site ID Forms, the card column numbers are written below the blocks
or lines. Punch exactly as completed. Punch cards C and/or D only when com-
ments are written. When Card C characters exceed 65, continue on Card D.
CARD A o Punch columns 1-13 from the right side of the form.
o Punch columns 14-51 from the left side of the form.
o DO NOT PUNCH COLUMNS 52-59. These columns are filled in by a com-
puter program.
o A choice is given for filling out columns 60-76. Punch whichever
line is filled out. DO NOT PUNCH ZEROS WHERE BLANKS EXIST. If both
lines are filled out, punch the top line. If neither is filled out,
leave columns 60-76 blank.
o Punch columns 77-80 from the right side of the form.
CARD B o Punch columns 1-17 from the right side of the form. DO NOT PUNCH
ZEROS FOR BLANKS IN COLUMNS 14-17.
o Punch columns 18-78 from the left side of the form.
o Punch column 80 from the right side of the -form, leaving 79 blank.
CARD C o Only when comments are written, punch columns 1-13 from the right
side of the form.
o Punch columns 14-79 from the left side of the form. WHEN CARD C
CHARACTERS EXCEED 65, CONTINUE ON CARD D.
o Punch column 80 from the right side of the form.
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DATE PAGE
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CARD D o WHEN CARD C CHARACTERS EXCEED 65, CONTINUE ON CARD D.
o Punch columns 1-13 from the right side of the form.
o Punch columns 14-79 from the left side of the form.
o Punch column 80 from the right side of the form.
CARD £ o Punch columns 1-13 from the right side of the form.
o Punch columns 14-38 from the left side of the form.
o Leave columns 39-79 blank.
o Punch column 80 from the right side of the form.
CARD F o Punch columns 1-13 from the right side of the form.
o Punch columns 14-54 from the left side of the form.
o Punch both address lines.
o Punch columns 55-80 from the right side of the form. DO NOT PUNCH
ZEROS WHERE BLANKS EXIST.
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SECTION CHAPTER SUBJECT
4 4 1
DATE PAGE
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10RT1TLF SAROAD SITE IDENTIFICATION FORM
A
CARD TYPE
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
NAME OF FIELD
Card Type
State
Area
Site
Agency
Project
Ci ty Name
County Name
City Population
Long/Lat, Indicator
Longitude Indicator
Longitude
Latitude Indicator
Latitude
UTM Zone
Easting Coordinate
COLUMNS
FROM THRU
1
2 3
4 7
8 10
11
12 13
14 36
37 51
52 59
60 61
62
63 69
70
71 76
60 61
62 69
NUMBER
COLUMNS
i
2
4
3
1
2
23
15
8
2
1
7
1
6
2
8
PUNCH ~f
NUMERIC
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
ALPHA
X
X
X
JLj
X
X
LEFT JUSTIFY
X
A
RiGHT JUSTIFY
X
X
X
—
X
ZERO FILL
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_
REMARKS
;; "A"
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"N" if long
& lat. data
Leave blank
i f no en
cc 60-76 wi"
contain
either UTM
date or lone
1
/lat
4.4.1-3
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SECTION
4
CHAPTER
4
SUBJECT
1
DATE PAGE
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JOB TITLE
CARD TYPE
SAROAD SITE IDENTIFICATION FORM
(COHt'd.)
17
18
19
20
NAME OF FIELD
Northing Coordinate
Region
Time Zone
Action
COLUMNS
FROM THRU
70 76
77
78 79
80
NUMBER
COLUMNS
7
1
2
1
PUNCH
NUMERIC
X
X
X
X
ALPHA
LEFT JUSTIFY
RIGHT JUSTIFY
X
.J
_l
LL
O
K
s
X
VERIFY
X
X
X
REMARKS
i
4.4.1-4
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SECTION
CHAPTER
SUBJECT
DATE
12/15/76
PAGE
JOB TITLE
CARD TYPE
SAROAD SITE IDENTIFICATION FORM
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
NAME OF FIELD
Card Type
State
Area
Site
Agency
Project
SMSA
Supporting Agency
Action
COLUMNS
FROM THRU
1
2 3
4 7
8 10
n
12 13
14 17
18 78
80
NUMBER
COLUMNS
1
2
4
L 3
, 1
2
4
61
1
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LU
5
D
2
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SECTION
4
CHAPTER
4
SUBJECT
1
DATE PAGE
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JOB TITLE
CARD TYPE
SAROAD SITE IDENTIFICATION FORM
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
NAME OF FIELD
Card Type
State
Area
Site
Agency
Project
Optional Comments
Action
COLUMNS
FROM THRU
1
2 3
4 7
8 10
11
12 13
14 79
80
NUMBER
COLUMNS
1
2
4
3
1
2
66
1
PUNCH
NUMERIC
X
X
X
X
X
ALPHA
X
X
X
LEFT JUSTIFY
X
RIGHT JUSTIFY
X
X
X
X
_J
_l
U-
o
DC
UJ
N
X
X
X
X
VERIFY
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
REMARKS
"C"
4.4.1-6
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SECTION
4
CHAPTER
4
SUBJECT
1
DATE PAGE
12/15/76 7
JOB TITLE
CARD TYPE
SAROAD SITE IDENTIFICATION FORM
D
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
NAME OF FIELD
Card Type
State
Area
Site
Agency
Project
Optional Comments
Action
COLUMNS
FP1OM THP1U
1
2 3
4 7
8 10
11
12 13
14 79
80
NUMIEPl
COLUMNS
1
2
4
3
1
2
66
1
PUNCH
NUMERIC
X
X
X
X
X
ALPHA
X
X
X
LEFT JUSTIFY
X
RIGHT JUSTIFY
X
X
X
X
_J
_J
LL
O
DC
UJ
N
X
X
X
X
>-
UL
CC
Ul
>
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
REMARKS
"D"
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SECTION
4
CHAPTER
4
SUBJECT
1
DATE PAGE
12/15/76 8
JOB TITLE
SAROAD SITE IDENTIFICATION FORM
CARD TYPE
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
NAME OF FIELD
Card Type
State
Area
Site
Agency
Project
Abbrev. Site Address
Action
COLUMNS
FROM THRU
1
2 3
4 7
8 10
11
12 13
14 38
80
NUMBER
COLUMNS
1
2
4
3
1
2
25
1
PUNCH
NUMERIC
X
X
X
X
X
ALPHA
X
X
X
>
LL
P
W
3
h-
U-
UJ
_l
X
RIGHT JUSTIFY
X
X
^J
_J
_J
LL
o
cc
LU
N
X
x
x
VERIFY
X
X
REMARKS
"F"
x
. _l
x ^ _ j
^H ,_. 1
-4-X.J 1
^-
X
4.4.1-8
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SECTION
4
CHAPTER
4
SUBJECT
1
DATE PAGE
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JOB TITLE
CARD TYPE
SAROAD SITE IDENTIFICATION FORM
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
NAME OF FIELD
Card Type
State
Area
Site
Agency
Project
Sampling Site Address
Station Type
County Code
AQCR Number
AQCR Population
Elevation/Gr
Elevation MSL
Action
COLUMNS
FROM THRU
1
2 3
4 7
8 10
n
12 13
14 54
55 56
57 60
61 63
64 71
72 74
75 78
80
NUMBER
COLUMNS
1
2
, 4__
3
1
2
41
2
4
3
8
3
4
1
o
LU
5
D
2
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
p
I
Ou
_l
<
X
X
X
UNCh
USTIFY
K
LL
UJ
_J
X
JUSTIFY
RIGHT
X
X
x
X
X
X
X
X
X
_J
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0
tc
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N
X
X
x
X
X
X
X
X
X
>-
VERIF
X
X
X
x
X
X
X
X
x
X
X
X
X
REMARKS
"F"
4.4.1-9
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CHAPTER Air Quality Data
SUBJECT SAROAD Hourly Data
Form
SECTION CHAI
4 /
DATE
12/15/76
'TER SUBJECT
\ 2
PAGE
1
The SAROAD Hourly Data Form is punched as follows:
o Thirty-two cards may be punched from one form.
o Column 1 will always contain the numeral 'V.
o Columns 1-18 and 23-32 will be punched from the data in the upper
right hand corner of the form, as indicated, and will be the same for
all cards punched from the form.
o Columns 19-22 and 33-80 will be punched for only those cards and
columns which contain data. Each field will be right-justified, zero-
filled.
4.4.2-1
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SECTION
4
CHAPTER
4
SUBJECT
2
DATE PAGE
12/15/76 2
JOB TITLE
CARD TYPE
SAROAD HOURLY DATA FORM
1
1
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
NAME OF FIELD
Card Type
State
Area
Site
Agency
Project
Time
Year
Month
Day
ST HR
Parameter Code
Method
Units
DP
RDG 1
COLUMNS
FROM THRU
1
2 3
4 7
8 10
11
12 13
14
15 16
17 18
19 20
21 22
23 27
28 29
20 31
32
33 36
NUMBER
COLUMNS
1
2
4
3
1
2
1
2
2
2
2
5
2
2
1
4
PUNCH
NUMERIC
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
ALPHA
X
X
LEFT JUSTIFY
RIGHT JUSTIFY
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
_l
_J
u.
o
cc
UJ
N
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
VERIFY
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
REMARKS
"1"
4.4.2-2
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SECTION
4
CHAPTER
4
SUBJECT
2
DATE PAGE
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JOB TITLE
CARD TYPE
SAROAD HOURLY DATA FORM
1 (Cont'd.)
17
18
19
20
21
22
>3
24
25
26
27
NAME OF FIELD
RDG 2
RDG 3
RDG 4
RDG 5
RDG 6
RDG 7
RDG 8
RDG 9
RDG 10
RDG 11
RDG 12
COLUMNS
FROM THRU
37 40
41 44
45 48
49 52
53 56
57 60
61 64
65 68
69 72
73 76
77 80
NUMBER
COLUMNS
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
PUNCH
MUMERIC
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
ALPHA
LEFT JUSTIFY
RIGHT JUSTIFY
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
y
X
X
_J
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LL
Q
a:
UJ
N
A
" ' 1
X
x
X
X
X
X
VERIFY
X
X
X
X
.
X
x
X
X !X
i
X
X
X
X
X
X
REMARKS
J
1
4.4.2-3
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Form
SECTION
4
CHAPTER
4
SUBJECT
3
DATE PAGE
12/15/76 1
The SAROAD Daily Data Form is punched as follows:
o Thirty-one cards may be punched from one form.
o Column 1 will always contain the numeral '2'.
o Columns 1-18 will be punched for all cards from the data entered in
the upper right portion of the form.
o Columns 19-78 will be punched for any card having data as shown.
Data will be right-justified, with leading zeroes.
4.4.3-1
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SECTION
4
CHAPTER
4
SUBJECT
3
DATE PAGE
12/15/76 2
JOB TITLE
CARD TYPE
SAROAD Daily Data Form
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
NAME OF FIELD
Card Type
State
Area
Site
Agency
Project
Time
Year
Month
Day
ST HR
Parameter Code
Method
Units
DP
Data Value
COLUMNS
FROM THRU
1
2 3
4 7
8 10
11
12 13
14
15 16
17 18
19 20
21 22
23 27
28 29
30 31
32
33 36
NUMBER
COLUMNS
1
2
4
3
1
2
1
2
2
2
2
5
2
2
1
4
PUNCH
NUMERIC
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
x.
ALPHA
X
X
LEFT JUSTIFY
RIGHT JUSTIFY
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X.
X
X.
_J
_J
LL
o
cc
UJ
N
X
__x
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
VERIFY
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
x
X
X
X
X
X
X
REMARKS
"2"
Alpha, or n
allowed
Parameter 1
imerals
4.4.3-2
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SECTION
4
CHAPTER
4
SUBJECT
3
DATE PAGE
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JOB TITLE
CARD TYPE
SAROAD Daily Data Form - Parameters 2-4
2 (Cont'd.)
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
31
NAME OF FIEl.n
Parameter Code
Method
Units
DP
Data Value
Parameter Code
Method
Dm" ts
DP
Data Value
Parameter Code ,
Method
Units
DP
Data Value
COLUMNS
FROM THRU
37 41
42 43
44 45
46
47 50
51 55
56 57
58 59
60
61 64
65 69
70 71
72 73
74
75 78
NUMBER
COLUMNS
5
2
2
1
4
5
2
2
1
4
5
2
2
1
4
PUNCH
NUMERIC
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
ALPHA
LEFT JUSTIFY
RIGHT JUSTIFY
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
_J
!
UJ
IM
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
VERIFY
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
REMARKS
Parameter 2
Parameter 3
Parameter 4
4.4.3-3
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SUBJECT SAROAD Composite
Data Form
SECTION
4
CHAPTER
4
SUBJECT
4
DATE PAGE
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The SAROAD Composite Data Form is punched as follows:
o Six cards may be punched from each form.
o Column 1 will always contain the numeral '2'.
o Columns 1-22 will be punched for all cards that contain data in
columns 23-78.
o Columns 22-78 will be punched as indicated with each field which
contains data right-justified with leading zeros.
o Blank fields will be left blank.
4.4.4-1
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SECTION
4
CHAPTER
4
SUBJECT
4
DATE PAGE
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JOB TITLE SAROAD Composite Data Form
2
CARD TYPE
1
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
g
10
n
12
!
13
14
15
16
NAME OF FIELD
Card Type
State
Area
Site
Agency
Project
Ti me
Year
Period
Number of Samples
Composite Type
Sample Time
Parameter Code
Method
Units
DP
COLUMNS
FROM THRU
1
2 3
4 7
8 10
11
12 13
14
15 16
17 18
19 20
21
22
23 27
28 29
30 31
32
NUMBER
COLUMNS
1
2
4
3
1
2
1
2
2
2
1
1
5
2
2
1
PUNCH
NUMERIC
X
X
_X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
ALPHA
X
X
LEFT JUSTIFY
RIGHT JUSTIFY
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
_1
_i
U-
O
tr
Ol
N
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
VERIFY
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
x
REMARKS
MOM
"C"
4.4.4-2
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SECTION
4
CHAPTER
4
SUBJECT
4
DATE PAGE
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JOB TITLE
CARD TYPE
SAROAD Composite Data Form
2 (Cont'd.)
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
31
32
NAME OF FIELD
Value
Parameter Code
Method
Units
DP
Value
Parameter Code
Method
Units
DP
Value
Parameter Code
Methods
Units
DP
Value
COLUMNS
FROM THRU
33 36
37 41
42 43
44 45
46
47 50
51 55
56 57
58 59
60
61 64
65 69
70 71
72 73
74
75 78
NUMBER
COLUMNS
4
5
2
2
1
4
5
2
2
1
4
5
2
2
1
4
-
VERIF
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
x
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
REMARKS
4.4.4-3
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SECTION CHAPTER SUBJECT
445
DATE PAGE
12/15/76 1
The SAROAD Multiple-Parameter Data Form will be punched as follows:
o Six cards can be punched from each form.
o Column 1 will always contain the numeral '2'.
o Columns 1-22 will be punched for all cards which contain data
in columns 23-78.
o Columns 22-78 will be punched as indicated with each field which
contains data right-justified, zero-filled.
o Blank fields will remain blank.
4.4.5-1
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SECTION
4
CHAPTER
4
SUBJECT
5
DATE PAGE
12/15/76 2
JOB TITLE
CARD TYPE
SAROAD Multiple-Parameter Data Form
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
NAME OF FIELD
Card Type
State
Area
Site
Agency
Project
Time
Year
Month
Day
ST HR
Parameter Code
Method
Units
DP
Value
COLUMNS
FROM THRU
1
2 3
4 7
8 10
11
12 13
14
15 16
17 18
19 20
21 22
23 27
28 29
30 31
32
33 36
NUMBER
COLUMNS
1
2
4
3
1
2
1
2
2
2
2
5
2
2
1
4
PUNCH
NUMERIC
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
ALPHA
X
X
LEFT JUSTIFY
RIGHT JUSTIFY
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
_l
_l
u_
o
a:
UJ
N
X
x
X
X
X
X
x
X
x
X
X
VERIFY
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X.
X
X
X
REMARKS
lip"
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SECTION
4
CHAPTER
4
SUBJECT
5
DATE PAGE
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JOB TITLE SAROAD Multiple-Parameter Data Form
CARD TYPE 2 (Cont'd.)
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
31
NAME OF FIELD
Parameter Code
Method
Units
DP
Value
Parameter Code
Method
Units
DP
Value
Parameter Code
Method
Units
DP
Value
COLUMNS
FROM THRU
37 41
42 43
44 45
46
47 50
51 55
56 57
58 59
60
61 64
65 69
70 71
72 73
74
75 78
NUMBER
COLUMNS
5
2
2
1
4
5
2
2
1
4
5
2
2
1
4
u
NUMEF
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
x
x
X
X
X
p
I
Q.
_J
UNCI-
USTIFY
LEFTJ
JUSTIFY
RIGHT
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
x
X
X
X
_J
_J
o
GC
LU
N
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
x
X
x
X
LL
E
LLI
>
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
x
X
x
X
X
REMARKS
4.4.5-3
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CHAPTER Air Quality Data
SUBJECT SAROAD Multiple-
Station Data Form
SECTION CHAI
4 i-
DATE
12/15/76
>TER SUBJECT
\ 6
PAGE
1
The SAROAD Multiple-Station Data Form will be punched as follows:
o Three cards can be punched from each form.
o Column 1 will always contain the numeral '3'.
o Columns 1-21 will be punched for all cards which contain data
in columns 22-75.
o Columns 22-75 will be punched as indicated with each field which
contains data right-justified and zero-filled.
o Blank fields will remain blank.
4.4.6-1
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SECTION
4
CHAPTER
4
SUBJECT
6
DATE PAGE
12/15/76 2
JOB TITLE
CARD TYPE
SAROAD Multiple-Station Data Form
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
n
12
13
14
15
16
NAME OF FIELD
Card Type
State
Agency
Project
Time
Parameter Code
Method
Units
DP
Year
Month
Day
Start Hour
Area
Site
Value
COLUMNS
FROM THRU
1
2 3
4
5 6
7
8 12
13 14
15 16
17
18 19
20 21
22 23
24 25
26 29
30 32
33 36
NUMBER
COLUMNS
1
2
1
2
1
5
2
2
1
2
2
2
2
4
3
4
PUNCH
NUMERIC
X
X
X
X
X
X
x
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
ALPHA
X
X
LEFT JUSTIFY
RIGHT JUSTIFY
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
_l
_J
u.
o
m
al
N
X
_
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
VERIFY
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
x
X
REMARKS
"3"
4.4.6-2
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SECTION
4
CHAPTER
4
SUBJECT
6
DATE PAGE
12/15/76 3
JOB TITLE
CARD TYPE
SAROAD Multiple-Station Data Form
3 (Cont'd.)
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
NAME OF FIELD
Start Hour
Area
Site
Value
Start Hour
Area
Site
Value
Start Hour
Area
Site
Value
COLUMNS
FROM THRU
37 38
39 42
43 45
46 49
50 51
52 55
56 58
59 62
63 64
65 68
69 71
72 75
NUMBER
COLUMNS
2
4
3
4
2
4
3
4
2
4
3
4
o
NUME
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
p
I
a.
_J
<
UNCH
USTIFY
1-
u_
UJ
-1
JUSTIFY
RIGHT
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
_l
_f
O
EE
LLJ
N
*
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
y
X
X
X
>•
VEP.IF
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
A
x
X
X
X
REMARKS
4.4.6-3
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CHAPTER Air Quality Assurance
Data
SUBJECT Air Pollution Agencies
SECTION CHAF
4 5
DATE
12/15/76
STER SUBJECT
1
PAGE
1
The Data Quality Information Sheet For Air Pollution Agencies produces
one card from 4 pages of coding with the last two pages optional. Column 1
will always contain the numeral '!'. The card column number is given under
each entry, and only columns which are coded will be keypunched.
4.5.1-1
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CHAPTER Air Quality Assurance
Data
SUBJECT Air Pollutant Agencies
SECTION CHf
4
DATE
12/15/76
vPTER SUBJECT
5 1
PAGE
2
JOB TITLE Data Quality Information ShPPt fnr Air Poll nti'nn
CARD TYPE I
1
2
3
4
^
6
7
ft
9
in
n
1?
13
14
15
16
NAME OF FIELD
Card Type
State
Aqency ID
Year
Month
Aqency Head
Question 1
Qi jp<; t inn 1 a
Question 2a
nnpQtinn ?h
Question 2c
Oupstion 3a
Question 3b
Question 3c
Question 4
Question 4a
COLUMNS
FROM THRU
1 1
2 3
4 6
7 8
9 10
11 28
29 29
30 31
32 33
34 35
36 36
37 37
38 38
39 39
40 40
41 41
NUMBER
COLUMNS
1
2
3
?
?
18
1
2
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
NUMERIC
X
X,
x
X
x
x
x
x
ALPHA
^
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
LEFT
JUSTIFY
X
1 RIGHT
JUSTIFY
X
x
x
X
x
x
x
X
_1
_J
LL
o
D:
LU
(M
X
x
x
X
x
x
x
X
VERIFY
X
x
x
X
Y
x
x
x
X
x
x
x
x
X
X
REMARKS
"1"
4.5.1-2
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SECTION CHA
4 [
DATE
12/15/76
PTER SUBJECT
5 1
PAGE
3
JOBTITLE Data Quality Information Sheet^For_Air Pollution Agencies
CARD TYPE 1 (Cont.) ___
17
18
19
20
21
22
?3
24
?5
26
27
28
29
30
31
NAME OF FIELD
Question 5
Question 6
Question 7
Question 8
Question 9
Question 10
Question 11
Question 12
Qupstinn 13
Question 14
Question 15
Question 1
Opinion Poll
Qupqtinn 9
Question 3
Question 4
COLUMNF,
FROM THRU
42 42
43 43
44 44
45 45
46 47
48 48
49 50
51 51
52 54
55 55
56 56
57 57
58 58
59 59
60 63
NUMBER
COLUMNS
1
1
1
1
2
1
2
1
3
1
1
1
1
1
4
NUMERIC
X
X
X
X
X
VHdlV
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
>
LEFT
JUSTIFY
r RIGHT
JUSTIFY
X
X
X
X
_J
_J
LL
O
tr
LU
N
X
X
X
VERIFY
X
X
X
X
X
x
X
L.
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
REMARKS
4.5.1-3
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SUBJECT Air Pollutant Agencies
SECTION CHA
4 f
DATE
12/15/76
PTER SUBJECT
) 1
PAGE
4
JOB TITLE Data Quality Information Sheet for Air Pollution Agencies
1 (Cont.)
CARD TYPE
32
33
34
35
36
NAME OF FIELD
Question 5
Question 6
Question 7
Question 8
Action
COLUMNS
FROM THRU
64 67
68 71
72 77
78 78
80 80
NUMBER
COLUMNS
4
4
6
1
1
NUMERIC
x
x
x
ALPHA
x
X
LEFT
JUSTIFY
RIGHT
JUSTIFY
x
x
x
_j
_j
u.
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SECTION
4
CHAPTER SUBJECT
5 2
DATE PAGE
12/15/76 ]
The Data Quality Information Sheet for Laboratories produces two
unique cards from two forms. Column 1 always contains the numeral '2'
for the first card and the numeral '3' for the second card. The card
column numbers are given under each field, and only the fields which
are coded will be keypunched.
4.5.2-1
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SECTION
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CHAPTER SUBJECT
5 2
DATE PAGE
12/15/76 2
TITLE Data Quality Information Sheet For I ahnratnn'p<:
2
CARD TYPE
1
2
3
4
5
fi
7
R
9
NAME OF FIELD
Card Type
State
Lab I.D.
Year
Month
1 3 hn fat dry Name
Laboratory St. Address
City
Action
COLUMNS
FROM THRU
1 1
2 3
4 5
6 7
8 9
in 34
35 59
6Q 79
80 80
NUMBER
COLUMNS
1
2
2
2
?
25
25
20
1
NUMERIC
X
X,
X
x
ALPHA
)
y
X
X
X
LEFT
JUSTIFY
x
X
x
RIGHT
JUSTIFY
X
X
X
x
ZERO FILL
X,
X
X
x
VERIFY
X
X
X
X
x
X
REMARKS
"2"
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SECTION CHA
4 E
DATE
12/15/76
PTER SUBJECT
) 2
PAGE
3
JOB TITLE
CARD TYPE
Data Quality Information Sheet For Laboratories
1
2
3
4
5
(j>
7
R
3
10
11
12
13
14
If)
NAME OF FIELD
Card Type
State
Lab ID
Quality Control Officer
Question 1
Question 2
Qupstinn 3
f) 1 1 p ^ t i n n A
Question 5
Question 6
Question 7
Question 8
Question 9
Question 10
Action
COLUMNS
FROM THRU
1 1
2 3
4 5
6 23
24 25
26 26
27 28
29 30
31 36
37 42
43 43
44 44
45 45
46 46
80 80
NUMBER
COLUMNS
1
2
2
18
2
1
2
?
6
fi
1
1
1
1
1
NUMERIC
X
X
X
X
x
x
ALPHA
x
)
>
x
X
x
x
x
x
LEFT
JUSTIFY
x
x
RIGHT
JUSTIFY
x
X
x
x
x
x
_j
_J
LL
O
DC
01
N
x
x
x
x
x
VERIFY
X
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
X
X
x
x
x
x
REMARKS
'3'
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CHAPTER Air Quality Assurance
Data
SUBJECT Air Pollution Sites
SECTION CHAPTER SUBJECT
453
DATE PAGE
12/15/76 1
The Data Quality Information Sheet for Air Pollution Sites produces
one card from two pages of coding. Column 1 will always contain the
numeral '4'. The card column numbers are given under each field, and
only the fields which are coded will be keypunched.
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SECTION
4
CHAPTER
5
SUBJECT
3
DATE PAGE
12/15/76 2
JOB TITLE Data Quality Information Sheet For Air Pollution Sites
4
CARD TYPE
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
3
9
10
n
i?
13
14
15
16
NAME OF FIELD
Card Type
State
Area
Site
Agency
Project
Agency ID
Year
Month
Question 1
Question 2
Question 3
Question 4
Question 5
Question 6
Question 6a
COLUMNS
FROM THRU
1 1
2 3
4 7
8 10
11 11
12 13
14 16
17 18
19 20
21 26
27 27
28 28
29 29
30 30
31 31
32 32
NUMBER
COLUMNS
1
2
4
3
1
2
3
2
2
6
1
1
1
1
1
1
NUMERIC
X
x.
X
X
X
X
X
X
ALPHA '
X
X
X
X
X
X
>(
X
LEFT
JUSTIFY
RIGHT
JUSTIFY
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
ZERO FILL
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
VERIFY
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
x
X.
X
X
x
X
REMARKS
'4'
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SECTION
4
CHAPTER
5
SUBJECT
3
DATE PAGE
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JOB TITLE Data Quality Information Sheet For Air Pollution Sites
CARD TYPE
17
18
19
20
?1
22
P3
24
25
PR
NAME OF FIELD
Question 6b
Question 6c
Question 7
Question 8
Question 9
Question 10
Question 11
Question 12
Question 13
Action
COLUMNS
FROM THRU
33 33
34 34
35 35
36 36
37 37
38 38
39 39
40 40
41 41
80 80
NUMBER
COLUMNS
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
NUMERIC
X
ALPHA
X
X
x
X
X
X
<
^
X
LEFT
JUSTIFY
X
RIGHT
JUSTIFY
_1
_1
u_
O
CC
Ul
N
VERIFY
X
X
X
X
X.
x
X
X
X,
X
REMARK.S
4.5.3-3
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4 5
DATE
12/15/76
'TER SUBJECT
4
PAGE
1
The Data Quality Information Sheets For Total Suspended Particulate
Measurement, S02 Measurement, N02 Measurement, CO Measurements, and
Photochemical Oxidant Measurements produce five unique cards from ten
coding sheets. Any one or all of these sheets may require keypunching for
any site. Column 1 will always contain the numeral '5' for particulate,
'6' for S02, '7' for N02, '8' for CO, or '9' for photochemical oxidants.
The card column numbers are given under each field, and only the fields
which are coded will be keypunched.
4.5.4-1
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4 £
DATE
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PTER SUBJECT
5 4
PAGE
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JOB TITLE
CARD TYPE
Data Quality Information Sheet For Total Suspended
Particulate MEASUREMENT (Hi-Vol sampler only)
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
B
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
6
NAME OF FIELD
Card Type
State
Area
Site
Aqencv
3roject
Year
Month
Lab I.D.
Parameter Code
Method Code
Sampler Brand
^lodel Number
Question 3a
Question 4
Question 5
COLUMNS
FROM THRU
1 1
2 3
4 7
8 10
11 11
12 13
14 15
16 17
18 19
2.0 24
25 26
27 46
47 56
57 57
BR RR
59 59
NUMBER
COLUMNS
1
2
4
3
1
2
2
2
. 2
R
2
20
10
1
1
1
NUMERIC
X
X
x
x
x
X
x
X
x
ALPHA
\
/
x
X
X
x
X
X
>
h- UL
*|
x
X
RIGHT
JUSTIFY
X
x
x
x
x
X
X
x
_J
«J
LL
O
cc
LU
N
X
x
x
x
x
X
X
x
V E R I F Y
X
X
x
x
x
x
x
X
x
x
x
x
X
X
X
x
REMARKS
'5'
'11101 '
'91'
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4
DATE PAGE
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Data Quality Information Sheet For Total Suspended
JOBT.TLE Particulate MEASUREMENT (Hi-Vol sampler only)
5 (Cont.)
CARD TYPE
17
18
19
20
?1
??
23
?4
?fi
NAME OF FIELD
Question 6
Question 7
Question 8
Question 9
Question 10
Question 11
Question 12
Question 13
Action f.odp
COLUMNS
FROM THRU
60 60
61 61
62 62
63 63
64 64
65 65
66 66
67 68
80 80
NUMBER
COLUMNS
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
?
1
NUMERIC
X
ALPHA
X
X
X
X
X.
X
X
X
LEFT
JUSTIFY
RIGHT
JUSTIFY
x
ZERO FILL
x
VERIFY
X
X
x
X
x
X
x
y
X
REMARKS
4.5.4-3
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4
CHAPTER
5
SUBJECT
4
DATE PAGE
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JOB TITLE _
CARD TYPE 6
Data Quality Information Sheet For S02 Measurement
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
P
9
in
n
12
13
14
15
16
NAME OF FIELD
Card Type
State
Area
Site
Agency
Project
Year
Month
Lab I.D.
paramptpr Cndp
Method Code
Sampler Brand
^lodel Number
Question 3a
Question 4
Question 5
COLUMNS
FROM THRU
1 1
2 3
4 7
8 10
11 11
12 13
14 15
16 17
18 19
20 24
25 26
27 46
47 fifi
57 57
58 62
63 63
NUMBER
COLUMNS
1
2
4
3
1
2
2
2
2
5
2
20
10
1
5
1
NUMERIC
X
X
)(
X
X
X
X
X
X
ALPHA
X
X
X,
x
X
X
X
fLEFT
JUSTIFY
x
x
x
1 RIGHT
JUSTIFY
X
X
X
X
x
X
x
X
J
_J
LL
O
(L
IK
N
X
X
X
X
x
X
x
X
VERIFY
X
X
X
X
x
X
x
X
x
X
X
x
x
X
x
X
REMARKS
'6'
'42401 '
4.5.4-4
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SECTION CHA
4 5
DATE
12/15/76
3TER SUBJECT
4
PAGE
5
JOB TITLE Data Quality Information Sheet For S0 Measurement
CARD TYPE D
17
18
19
PO
?1
11
23
>4
25
?6
\1
:§
'9
30
NAME OF FIELD
Question 6
Continuous Sampler
Question 7
Question 8
Question 9
Question 10
Question 11
Question 12
Question 12a
Question 13
Bubbler Samplers
Question 14
Question 14a
Question 15
Qup<;t.ion 16
Question 17
COLUMNS
FROM THRU
64 64
65 65
66 66
67 67
fift fift
69 69
70 70
71 71
72 72
73 73
74 74
75 75
76 76
77 77
NUMBER
COLUMNS
1
1
NUMERIC
ALPHA
X
X
x
X.
\
X
X
X
X
X
X
x
I
(
>-
l-u-
= 1
RIGHT
JUSTIFY
ZERO FILL
VERIFY
X
x
x
X
x
X
X
X
X
X
X
x
x
X
REMARKS
4.5.4-5
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JTER SUBJECT
5 4
PAGE
6
JOB TITLE Data Quality Information Sheet For SO? Measurement
CARD TYPE 6 (COnt.)
11
32
NAME OF FIELD
Question 18
Action
COLUMNS
FROM THRU
78 78
80 80
NUMBER
COLUMNS
1
1
NUMERIC
ALPHA
X
X
LEFT
JUSTIFY
r RIGHT
JUSTIFY
O
o:
UJ
N
VERIFY
X
X
REMARKS
4.5.4-6
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CHAPTER
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4
DATE PAGE n
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Data Quality Control Information For N02 Measurement
CARD TYPE
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
NAMfc or FIELD
Card Type
State
Area
Site
Agency
Proiect
Year
Month
lab l.D.
Parameter Code
Method Code
Sampler Brand
Model Number
Question 3a
Question 4
Question 5
COLUMNS
FROM THRU
1 1
2 3
4 7
8 10
11 11
12 . U..._
14 15
16 17
18 19
20 24
25 26
27 46
47 56
57 57
58 62
63 63
NUMBER
COLUMNS
1
2
4
3
1
2
2
2
2
5_^
2
20
10
1
5
1
NUMERIC
X
X
X
X
X
X
x
X
X
ALPHA
)
X
V
x
x
y
r
\j
LEFT
JUSTIFY
x
X
X
1 RIGHT
JUSTIFY
X
X
X
X
x
x
x
X
ZERO FILL
X
X
X
X
x
x
x
X
X
VERIFY
X
X
X
X
X
X
x
x
x
X
X
x
X
X
X
REMARKS
'7'
'42602'
4.5.4-7
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SECTION
4
CHAPTER SUBJECT
5 4
DATE PAGE
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JOB TITLE Data Quality Control Information For N02 Measurement
CARD TYPE 1 (Cont.)
17
18
19
20
21
2?
23
?4
25
?fi
27
?fi
NAME OF FIELD
Question 5a
Question 6
Question 7
Bubbler Samplers
Question 8
Question 8a
Question 9
Question 10
Continuous Samplers
Qup«;ti nn 1 1
Question 12
Question 13
Question 14
Action Code
COLUMNS
FROM THRU
64 64
65 65
66 66
67 67
68 68
69 69
70 70
71 71
72 72
73 73
80 80
NUMBER
COLUMNS
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
NUMERIC
ALPHA
X
X
X
x
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
LEFT
JUSTIFY
RIGHT
JUSTIFY
_J
_J
IL
O
QT
LU
N
VERIFY
X
X
X
x
X
X
X
x
X
X
X
REMARKS
4.5.4-8
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CHAPTER SUBJECT
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DATE PAGE
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JOB TITLE
CARD TYPE
Data Quality Control Information Sheet For CO Measurement
8
1
o
?
4
j.
•j
R
}
in
11
12
13
4
5
16
NAME OF FIELD
Card Type
State
Area
Site
Aaencv
prnjert
Year
Month
Lab I.D.
Parameter Code
Method Code
Sampler Brand
Model Number
Question 3a
Question 4
Question 5
COLUMNS
FROM THRU
1 1
2 3
4 7
ft in
11 11
12 13
14 15
16 17
18 19
20 24
25 26
27 46
47 56
57 57
58 62
63 63
£z o
Si E
53 S!
3s i
1 X
2 X
4 X
^ y
1
2 X
2 X
2 X
2
5 X
2 X
20
10
1
5
1
£ ftp
J "Jin
< JD
X X
X X
\
X X
V
^P
IE 3
X
X
X
X
X
x.
X
X
-1
u.
tr
Ul
N
X
X
X
X
I
X
X
X
LL
Ul
>
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
x.
X
X
X
X
REMARKS
'8'
'4?inr
4.5.4-9
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SECTION CHAF
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DATE
12/15/76
>TER SUBJECT
4
PAGE
10
JOB TITLE Data Quality Control Information Sheet For CO Measurement
CARD TYPE 8 (COnt. )
17
18
19
?n
?!
??
23
?4
NAME OF FIELD
Question 6
Question 7
Question 8
Question 9
Question 10
Question 11
Question 12
Action
COLUMNS
FROM THRU
64 64
65 65
66 66
67 67
68 68
69 69
70 70
80 80
NUMBER
COLUMNS
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
O
c
III
3
ALPHA
y
f\
LEFT
JUSTIFY
1 RIGHT
JUSTIFY
_J
_J
IL
O
X
ai
N
VERIFY
X
X
X
X
X
x
X
X
REMARKS
4.5.4-10
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SECTION
4
CHAPTER SUBJECT
5 4
DATE PAGE
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!
I
i
JOB TITLE
Data Quality Control Information Sheet For Photochemical
Oxidant Measurement
CARD TYPE
1
2
3
4
5
5
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
NAME OF FIELD
Card Type
State
Area
Site
Agency
Project
Year
Month
Lab I.D.
Parameter Code
Method Code
Sampler Brand
Model Number
Question 3a
Question 4
Question 5
COLUMNS
FROM THRU
1 1
2 3
4 7
8 10
11 11
12 13
14 15
16 17
18 19
20 24
25 26
27 46
47 56
57 57
58 62
63 63
NUMBER
COLUMNS
1
2
4
3
1
2
2
2
2
5
2
20
10
1
5
1
NUMERIC
X
X
x
X
X
X
X
X
X
ALPHA
x
X
X
X
x
X
X
LEFT
JUSTIFY
X
X
x
1 RIGHT
JUSTIFY
X
x
X
X
X
X
X
X
J
LL
O
IT
UJ
N
X
x
X
X
X
X
X
X
VERIFY
X
X
x
X
X
X
X
X
X
x
x
X
X
x
x
X
REMARKS
'9'
'44201'
'44101 '
4.5.4-11
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Data
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SECTION CHAf
4 5
DATE
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>TER SUBJECT
4
PAGE
12
Data Quality Control Information Sheet For Photochemical
JOB TITLE Oxidant Measurement
CARD TYPE
9 (Cont.;
17
18
19
?n
?i
22
23
NAME OF FIELD
Question 6
Question 7
Question 8
Question 9
Question 10
Question 11
Action Code
COLUMNS
FROM THRU
64 64
65 65
66 66
67 67
68 68
69 69
80 80
NUMBER
COLUMNS
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
NUMERIC
ALPHA
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
LEFT
JUSTIFY
RIGHT
JUSTIFY
_l
_l
u_
O
a:
UJ
N
VERIFY
X
X
X
X
X
X,
x
REMARKS
4.5.4-12
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CHAPTER
SUBJECT Introduction
SECTION
6
CHAPTER
0
SUBJECT
1
DATE PAGE
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In order to maintain and enhance the working relationships that currently
exist between the Regional Offices, the State agencies, and other participants
in the AEROS system, it is advisable that all AEROS transactions between these
organizations and NADB be handled through the Regional Office. The control
cycle thus established begins with the submission of raw data from the State
agencies and continues through the distribution of final reports from NADB
based on this data. This arrangement will not only effect a more efficient
flow of data, but will also promote more effective performance of currently
assigned tasks among all parties concerned.
There has been no distinction made between NEDS and SAROAD data since
each is handled the same as related to the AEROS data auditing system (Section
7.0.0), the transmittal forms used in submitting the data to NADB (Section
6.3.1), and in the processing of requests (Volume III). For more detailed in-
structions which do address the differences in the subsystems of AEROS, atten-
tion should be given the appropriate sections within the AEROS Volume.
6.0.1-1
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CHAPTER Regional Office
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SUBJECT Introduction
SECTION
6
CHAPTER
1
SUBJECT
1
DATE PAGE
12/15/76 1
The functional flow of AEROS data through the Regional Office is portrayed
in the following charts. These charts indicate the major decisions to be made
concerning Regional Office handling of this material and the various subordi-
nate processes that must be accomplished before the material is forwarded to its
final destination.
Figure 6,1.1-a shows the relationship between the major types of AEROS
material and the associated subordinate processes. As AEROS material is re-
ceived by a Regional Office it can be identified as one of the following:
1. Data Submission
2. AEROS Audit Report
3. Request Information
4. Responses
This figure provides a decision chart which might be used by the Regional Office
in daily AEROS processing. It references appropriate sections for more detailed
procedures. For instance, all materials in any way associated with AEROS are
initially screened to determine if the material is Data, Audit, Request, or
Response. If the material is none of these, it is something which is not with-
in the scope of this volume - such as additional AEROS documentation which must
be handled as appropriate. Assume, however, that the material is Data and,
further, that it is corrections to EDIT rejections. By following the Flow Chart,
reference is made to Section 6.1.2, page 2. Since AEROS handles all data re-
gardless of whether they are new data or corrections, the same section is
6.1.1-1
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SUBJECT
Introduction
SECTION
6
CHAPTER
1
SUBJECT
1
DATE PAGE
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RECEIVE
MATERIAL
FROM ALL
SOURCES
6.1.5-2
6.1.5-2
ANOMALY
" \/
Figure 6.1.1-a. AEROS data flow.
6.1.1-2.
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SUBJECT Introduction
SECTION CHAF
6
DATE
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'TER SUBJECT
1
PAGE
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referenced in all cases. By referring to Section 6.1.2, page 2, it is found
that the data must be in or converted to the proper SAROAD or NEDS format be-
fore the data can be processed by the Regional Office through the Terminal
Edit Procedures.
6.1.1-3
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CHAPTER Regional Office
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SUBJECT Data Submission
SECTION
6
CHAPTER
1
SUBJECT
2
DATE PAGE
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AEROS input data are checked by the Regional Office to see that they are
in the proper format (in the case of forms and cards). Improperly formatted
data are useless and must be reformatted by the Regional Office or returned to
the originator for reformatting. Data that are received in a media form other
than keypunched cards or magnetic tape must be converted either by the origi-
nator or the Regional Office, When the requirements of format and media have
been satisfied, the Regional Office utilizes the Terminal Edit Procedures to
create the transaction tapes from the data. The Regional Office forwards the
information that is necessary to process these transaction tapes to NADB
utilizing the procedures outlined in Section 6.3.1 of this volume. If commu-
nication problems do not permit use of the Terminal Edit Procedures, the Region-
al Office forwards the data to NADB utilizing the procedures outlined in
Section 6.3.1.
6.1.2-1
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SUBJECT Data Submission
SECTION
6
CHAPTER
1
SUBJECT
2
DATE PAGE
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FROM PAGE 6.1.1-2
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IV SOURCE DOCUMENTS. (REF. SECTION 4).
VERT CARD DATA TO MAG TAPE
0 IN-HOUSE ADP CAPABILITY, RETURN
IRIGINATOR FOR CONVERSION.
,. FORWARD 1- REF-
" rn SFCT
NADB 6-2-"
1. REF
Figure 6.1.2-a. Data submission.
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SUBJECT Audit Processing
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DATE
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Pre-Edit and Edit lists are generated by the Regional Office using Ter-
minal Edit. Post-Edit and Update/Validation lists are received by the Region-
al Office from NADB. Pre-Edit lists are checked for obvious and consistent
errors, these are noted, and the lists are forwarded to State agencies without
delay. Post-Edit lists are reviewed by the Regional Office to determine the
data to be updated and forwarded to State agencies. Edit/Update/Validation
lists are checked to determine if the errors noted (if any) are correctable
by the Regional Office. If the Regional Office can make the corrections in-
house, this is done. The corrections are forwarded to NADB and the State
agency is so notified. Errors not correctable in-house are forwarded to the
State agency for correction.
Requests for verification of data are forwarded to the appropriate organi-
zation, usually the data originator. Answers to verification requests are
forwarded to the initiator without delay.
Data to be certified are received by the Regional Office and forwarded
to certifying parties without delay. Likewise, certification results are
received and forwarded to MADE.
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SUBJECT
Audit Processing
SECTiON
CHAPTER
1
SUBJECT
3
DATE PAGE
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FROM PAGE 6.1.1-2
PRE-EDIT
CHECK
PRE-EDIT
LIST
FORWARD
LIST TO
APPROPRIATE AGENCY
1. CHECK FOR OBVIOUS AMD
CONSISTENT ERRORS IN
FORMAT AND CONTENT
(REFLECTION 7.1.0)
2. REF. SECT. 3.0.0
THESE ERRORS WILL
NOT BE INCLUDED IN THE
EDIT LISTING
1. INCLUDE COMMENTS ON
ERRORS FOUND IN CHECKING
Figure 6.1.3-a. Audit processing.
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CHAPTER
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1. CORRECT AS REQUIRED OR
RETURN TO ORIGINATOR FOR
CORRECTIONS. NOTIFY ORIGI-
NATOR WHEN CORRECTIONS
ARE MADE IN-HOUSE.
2. REF. SECT. 3.0.0 FOR
INSTRUCTIONS.
1. REF. SECT. 6.2.0.
2. REF. SECT. 6.1.1.
1. INCLUDE APPROPRIATE
COMMENTS ON ERRORS
2. REF. SECT. 7.2.0.
FROM PAGE 6.1.1-2
EDIT/VALIDATION
EDIT/VALIDATION
CHECKING
PROCEDURES
FORWARD
CORRECTIONS
TO NADB
FILE EDIT
LIST COPY
1. CHECK FOR ERRORS IN
FORMAT AND CONTENT
ERRORS
CORRECTABLE
IN-HOUSE
FORWARD
FULL TEXT TO
APPROPRIATE AGENCY
Figure 6.1.3-b. Audit processing.
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DATE PAGE 1
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FROM PAGE 6.1.1-2
VERIFICATION
VERIFICATION
INITIATION
FROMNADB
ASSIST STATE
IN VERIFICATION
PROCESS
NOTIFY NADB
OF VERIFICATIOU
RESULTS
1. REF. SECT. 7.6.0
1. REF. SECT. 7.6.0
1. SUBMIT NEDS DATA
OR DELETE ACTIONS.
2. REF. SECT. 7.6.0
Figure 6.1.3-c. Audit processing.
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DATE PAGE >
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FROM PAGE 6.1.1-2
CERTIFICATION
1. REF. SECT. 7.7.0
FORWARD DATA
TO FIELD FOR
CERTIFICATION OR
CORRECTIONS
1. REF. SECT. 7.7.0
RECEIVE
CERTIFICATION
OR CORRECTIONS
FROM FIELD
1. REF. SECT. 7.7.0
FORWARD CERTIFI-
CATION OR
CORRECTIONS TO
NADB
Figure 6.1.3-d. Audit processing.
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CHAPTER
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DATE PAGE
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1. REF. SECT. 7.B.O
1. REF. SECT. 7.5.0
1. REF. SECT. 7.5.0
1. REF. SECT. 7.5.0
FROM PAGE 6.1.1-2
ANOMALY PROCESSING
RECEIVE
ANOMALY NOTIFI-
CATION AND
SUPPORTING
DOCUMENTS
FORWARD RESOLU-
TION RESULTS
TO INTERESTED
PARTIES
AND NADB
ACCOMPLISH
RESOLUTION
1
N
i
FORWARD NOTIFI-
CATION AND
SUPPORTING
DOCUMENTS
TO NADB
'
RECEIVE RESOLU-
TION FROM NADB
Figure 6.1.3-e. Audit processing.
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CHAPTER Regional Office
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SUBJECT Request Processing
SECTION CHA
6. 1
DATE
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JTER SUBJECT
4
PAGE
1
Requests for data, reports, etc., are received by the Regional Office and
checked to see if they can be answered at the Regional Office level. If so,
the reply is formulated and sent to the requestor. If the answer to the request
is beyond the scope of the Regional Office, the request is forwarded to the
organization best able to provide the answer.
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CHAPTER
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SUBJECT
4 |
DATE PAGE j
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FROM PAGE 6.1.1-2
REQUEST PROCESSING
RECEIVE REQUEST
FROM USER OR
NADB
TO
Y
PREPARE
RESPONSE
rt
\lit D.I. 3
J
\y
FORWARD RE-
QUEST TO
RESPONDING ORGANI-
ZATION OR NADB
Figure 6.1.4-a. Request processing.
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CHAPTER Regional Office
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SUBJECT Response Processing
SECTION CHM
6
DATE
12/15/76
'TER SUBJECT
5
PAGE
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Responses to previous requests are received by the Regional Office and
forwarded to the requesting party. Responses involving audit processing of
data must be given priority handling.
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CHAPTER
SUBJECT
DATE PAGE
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FROM PAGE 6.1.1-2
RESPONSE PROCESSING
(SEE AEROS, VOLUME III)
RECEIVE RESPONSE
FROMNADB
OR FIELD
1. PRIORITY HANDLING FOR
RESPONSES INVOLVING AEROS
DATABANK.
EXPEDITE AUDIT
RESPONSES
FROM PAGE 6.1.4-2
FORWARD RESPONSE
AS APPROPRIATE
Figure 6.1.5-a. Response processing.
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SUBJECT Miscellaneous
SECTION CHAF
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DATE
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>TER SUBJECT
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Procedures for handling miscellaneous AEROS correspondence will be estab-
lished by the individual Regional Office.
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SUBJECT Miscellaneous
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CHAPTER
1
SUBJECT
6
DATE PAGE
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FROM PAGE 6.1.1-2
MISCELLANEOUS
H
RECEIVE MISC.
AEROS DATA AND
CORRESPONDENCE
1. LOCAL R.O. PROCEDURES
WILL GOVERN
HANDLE AS
APPROPRIATE
Figure 6.1.6-a. Miscellaneous.
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Data Control
SUBJECT Data Control Log
SECTION CHAI
6 2
DATE
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3TER SUBJECT
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PAGE
1
PURPOSE
The use of the "AEROS Data Control Log" (Figure 6.2.1-a) by the Regional
Offices is suggested as a means of monitoring the flow of transactions between
NADB, the Regional Office, State agencies, and other users of the AEROS system.
The purpose of the AEROS Data Control Log is to provide a method of assist-
ing the Regional Office in managing the flow of data throughout the AEROS system.
Certain information may be derived from this log that will provide invalu-
able assistance in improving data handling methods and procedures, thereby en-
hancing EPA's capability to provide timely and accurate information.
In order to achieve this goal, it is required that these data control pro-
cedures be strictly adhered to and that entries in the log be legible and
complete.
It is anticipated that rather than create an additional clerical burden,
the keeping of this log will replace various procedures now in use and will
materially assist in increasing the overall efficiency of the AEROS system and
the timeliness of the data entry and reporting processes.
The AEROS Data Control Log should be used solely to assist in managing the
flow of data and other pertinent information within the AEROS system. The use
of this form for logging other than AEROS data will only confuse the AEROS
monitoring function and such use should be avoided.
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Data Control
SUBJECT Data Control Log
SECTION
6
CHAPTER
2
SUBJECT
1
DATE PAGE
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PROCEDURE
The AEROS Data Control Log will be completed as follows. The numbered ex-
planations refer to the numbered areas on the sample form(Figure 6.2.1-a).
1. RCPT DATE -- Enter the date these data were received by the
Regional Office in the form YYMMDD (e.g., June 12, 1974, would
be written 740612).
2. ORIGIN -- Enter the code for the organization from which the
Regional Office received these data (e.g., N.C. State Agency).
3. DESCRIPTION -- Enter a brief description of the data received.
4. MEDIA — Enter single character code as follows, depending on
the form in which these data are received.
R - Mag Tape
C - Keypunched Cards
F - Forms
X - Other
5. TYPE — Enter single character code as follows, depending on
the type of data being submitted.
E - Emissions data
Q - Air Quality data
S - Site ID data
6. CONTROL NUMBER -- Regional Office should assign a control num-
ber to these data. This number will not be the same as the
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CHAPTER
2
SUBJECT
1
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7.
9.
10.
11.
This
its needs
AEROS Control ID assigned by NADB. (See item No. 7)
TO -- Enter the code for the organization to which these data
are to be sent, (e.g., NADB ) AEROS Control Identi-
fication Code, if appropriate (on receipt of the Inventory of
Data Received or Post-Edit Inventory).
FWD DATE — Enter the date on which these data were forwarded
by the Regional Office in the same form as for RCPT DATE
above.
SUSP -- If applicable, enter the date by which these data
must be returned to the Regional Office to maintain established
schedule.
SUSP CHK -- Enter ( ) if data were returned on or before
suspense date.
COMMENT -- Enter any additional information that would clarify
the status of these data.
form should be modified by each Regional Office as appropriate to
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CHAPTER Data Transmittal
SUBJECT AEROS Data
Transmittal Form
SECTION CHAf
6 :
DATE
12/15/76
>TER SUBJECT
5 1
PAGE
1
Magnetic tapes that are submitted to NADB containing AEROS data must be
accompanied by information on the data and magnetic tape. The information
should be entered on the Magnetic Tape FILE Transmittal Form (MTFTF) (Figure
6.3.1-a) and mailed to the Data Processing Section, NADB, either with the
tape or with notification that the tape is currently at NCC. The information
for any tape created using the terminal edit procedure may be telephoned in
to the Data Processing Section, but a MTFTF should also be submitted.
The MTFTF will be completed in accordance with the following
instructions. The explanations refer to the sample form in Figure 6.3.1-a.
1. ORIGINATOR - The name of the local, State, or Regional Office
submitting the data.
2. R.O. CONTROL - The unique R.O. control identification code, if
one is used.
3. FILE # - The file number for this tape where the data can be
found. Each unique file number (data set) must be recorded
on a separate MTFTF.
4. REEL # - The number assigned by the submitting organization
to this physical reel of tape.
5. DATA DESC - Short description of the data contained on this
file including quarter, year, and any special information. If
the tape was created on the UNIVAC 1110, the file name, in-
cluding the qualifier, must be entered here.
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SUBJECT AEROS Data
Transmittal Form
SECTION CHA(
6
DATE
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>TER SUBJECT
3 1
PAGE
2
6. DENSITY - Character density at which this tape was created
(e.g. 556, 800, etc.).
7. TRACKS - Indicate whether 7 or 9 track tape.
8. PARITY - Check "odd" or "even."
9. CREATED ON - Indicate computer this tape was created on (e.g.
IBM 1410, IBM 360, SPECTRA 70, UNIVAC 1108, etc.).
10. LANG USED - Indicate programming language or utility program
used to create file (COPY, TAPETRAN, COBOL, FORTRAN, etc.).
11. FILE TYPE - Indicate type of file (e.g. SDF, ASCII COBOL,
IBM, etc.).
12. CHARACTER CODE - Indicate character code (e.g. ASCII, EBCDIC,
FIELDATA, etc.).
13. RECORDS - Enter exact number or close approximation of number
of records.
14. REC. LENGTH - Enter the record length (fixed records only).
15. BLOCK SIZE - Enter the size of blocked records.
16. HDR-LABEL - Enter description of header label. If standard
label, so indicate.
17. TRLR-LABEL - Enter description of trailer label. If standard
label, so indicate.
18. OTHER - Enter other pertinent data that may be of value in pro-
cessing this tape.
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CHAPTER Data Transmittal
SUBJECT AEROS Data
Transmittal Form
SECTSON
6
CHAPTER
3
SUBJECT
1
DATE PAGE
12/15/76 3 '
ORIGINATOR
FILE #
REEL #
DATA DESC:
DENSITY:
CREATED ON:
FILE TYPE: _
RECORDS:
BLOCK SIZE:
MAGNETIC TAPE FILE TRANSMITTAL FORM
(ONE FORM REQUIRED FOR EACH TAPE FILE)
R.O. CONTROL #
TRACKS:
PARITY:
LANG. USED:
CHARACTER CODE:
REC LENGTH:
HDR - LABEL:
TRLR - LABEL:
OTHER:
Figure 6.3.1-a. Magnetic Tape File Transmittal Form.
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SECTION AEROS Data Auditing
System
CHAPTER
SUBJECT Introduction
SECTION CHAf
7 0
DATE
12/15/76
>TER SUBJECT
1
PAGE
1
The National Air Data Branch (NADB) has finalized plans and proce-
dures to assure the integrity of the data contained in the National
Emissions Data System (NEDS) and the Storage and Retrieval of Aerometric
Data (SAROAD) system. These data will be used to analyze progress under
State Implementation Plans (SIPs), provide status of and progress under
New Source Performance Standards (NSPS), and establish a standard data
base which will facilitate other similar or related analysis functions.
It is essential, therefore, that this data be as accurate and as com-
plete as possible.
The AEROS Data Auditing System is the vehicle by which incoming
data are screened to ensure that reasonable and accurate data are
updated to AEROS files. It also provides procedures whereby Questions
raised by users about data already in the files can be resolved. Some
of the steps of the AEROS Data Auditing System are computer program
which examine the data and reject incorrect items or produce error
listings identifying questionable items. Figure 7.0.1-a illustrates the
various steps of the AEROS Data Auditing System as they are employed by
EPA Regional Offices and NADB.
The first step in the data auditing procedure is the PRE-EDIT
INVENTORY OF DATA RECEIVED which is run by EPA Regional Offices to
ascertain the quantity and identity of data received from state agencies.
The Regional Offices then employ the EDIT procedure to check the
incoming data. The EDIT programs identify and reject data records which
do not meet minimum criteria for updating of AEROS files. Corrections
to the records rejected by the EDIT program are made by the Regional
Office or referred by the Regional Office to the appropriate state
agency for correction. Records which pass EDIT are forwarded to NADB
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CHAPTER
SUBJECT introduction
SECTION
7
CHAPTER
0
SUBJECT
DATE PAGE
12/15/76 2
STATE AGENCY
REGIONAL OFFICE
NADB
USERS
START
Figure 7 0.1 a Data flow through AEROS Data Auditing System
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CHAPTER
SUBJECT Introduction
SECTION CHAF
7
DATE
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'TER SUBJECT
D 1
PAGE
3
for updating or held until corrections are completed.
Upon receipt of each data set, NADB runs the POST-EDIT INVENTORY
OF DATA RECEIVED report. This report is similar to the PRE-EDIT report.
It is used to verify that the data received from the Regional Office
correspond to the set of data which the Regional Office indicates was
being submitted. Any discrepancies are brought to the attention of the
Regional Office. If no problems are indicated by the POST-EDIT report,
NADB proceeds with the UPDATE of information received from the Regional
Office. Each data set received is assigned a control ID number for
subsequent tracking purposes. As a part of the UPDATE process VALIDA-
TION reports may be generated. These reports identify suspect data
values on the basis of a comparison between the submitted data and
predetermined criteria concerning minimum and maximum limits, deviations
from average values, etc. The suspect data are entered into the data
bank, but a VALIDATION report is forwarded to the Regional Office. The
UPDATE also includes a limited number of UPDATE EDIT checks which
identify and reject records with critical errors that would prevent
proper updating of AEROS files. These rejected records are identified
in a report which is returned to the Regional Office for correction of
the errors.
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CHAPTER
SUBJECT introduction
SECTION CHAF
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DATE
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TER SUBJECT
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4
It is the responsibility of the data originator to change any
incorrect values brought to his attention through the VALIDATION report.
Failure to submit any changes for the suspect data will constitute an
implicit VALIDATION that the data in question are correct. NADB may
also specify that the data contained in various reports be explicitly
CERTIFIED prior to publication. In these instances, pre-publication
copies of the reports are submitted to the data originators who review
the data contained therein and either CERTIFY that they are correct or
submit required corrections.
Once data have been entered into the appropriate data bank, a large
number of computerized reports are generated routinely and on request
from interested individuals. As these reports are circulated,
suspicious data are occasionally discovered by the requestor and he, in
turn, requests NADB to check the value or values to ensure their
accuracy. This request triggers a DATA ANOMALY INVESTIGATION.
Occasionally the question arises as to whether certain air quality
sampling sites or emission sources actually exist. In other cases
there may be indications that there is a previously unreported emission
source in a certain area. NADB may initiate a VERIFICATION search to
determine whether or not such a source exists, and such data as are
available may be temporarily stored in the special data bank pending
the outcome of the investigation. If the existence of such a source
is VERIFIED, the available data are added to the appropriate file.
If VERIFICATION is negative, these data are removed from storage.
The following subjects discuss each part of the AEROS Data Auditing
System in more detail.
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CHAPTER
SUBJECT Data Processing
Schedule
SECTION CHAI
7 C
DATE
12/15/76
»TER SUBJECT
2
PAGE
1
The processing schedule followed by the National Air Data Branch (NADB)
is based on a 2-week cycle. Occasionally this cycle is interrupted for
special updates or systems problems. The schedule for all SAROAD and NEDS
updates is maintained on the INFO messages data set described below.
NADB, through the Data Processing Section, maintains three message
data sets which reside on the U1110 and are accessable via a demand ter-
minal. The three data sets are as follows:
NADB*AERO-MESSAGE.INFO
Contains general information and should be accessed
each Wednesday for new information.
NADB*AERO-MESSAGE.SAROAD-UPD
Contains SAROAD control IDs for updated data sets.
NADB*AERO-MESSAGE.NEDS-UPD
Contains NEDS control IDs for updated data sets.
The INFO data set will reference the SAROAD and NEDS messages when
an update has been completed. To access any of these data sets, enter:
@PRT,S NADB*AERO-MESSAGE.eltname
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SECTION AEROS Data Auditing
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CHAPTER Receipt of Data
SUBJECT Pre-Edit Inventory,
Emissions Data
SECTION CHAF
7 1
^ DATE
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'TER SUBJECT
1
PAGE
1
The NEDS Pre-Edit program (NE026) enables the EPA Regional Offices
to determine the quantity and identity of NEDS data submitted for
processing. NE026 requires one minute to process approximately 1500
NEDS card-image records.
NE026 reads NEDS card-image (80-character) records from a standard-
labeled magnetic tape file blocked 50 records. As each record is read,
it is reformatted to facilitate sorting and then released to an internal
COBOL sort. The sort places the records in area source, point source,
and unverified point source groups respectively. The area source group
is further sorted on state, county, AQCR, and year-of-record. Additional
sorts on point source and unverified point source records are: state,
county, AQCR, plant, and year-of-record.
Up to three inventory reports will be produced by NE026 depending
on the number of data types (area, point, unverified point) present on
the input tape. Each report line shows the number of add, change, and
delete transactions submitted for a particular group of sort keys and
card types (1-7). Page breaks are taken when a different state is
encountered.
If the input tape contains records which can't be classified for
the inventory reports because of invalid card type, action code, or
data type, they will not be included in the report. They will, however,
be listed with an appropriate error message prior to any report data.
The user has the option, through the use of a control card, of printing
all input records in input format.
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NE026 does not create or modify any cataloged mass-storage files
nor does it require any previously created files other than the input
tape file. It is written in ASCII COBOL for use on the UNIVAC 1110
computer system at Research Triangle Park, N. C.
Figure 7.1.1-a is an example of a NEDS pre-edit input listing.
For records where an error is detected an error message is printed.
Possible error messages produced by NE026 are:
1. NO PRINT CONTROL CARD PRESENT—NE026 TERMINATED.
Explanation: Self explanatory
2. NO YEAR AVAILABLE FOR THIS CARD-IMAGE
Explanation: Notational comment-the record is included
in the report data with a blank year.
3. The following three error messages indicate the card-
image cannot be classified for reporting and are
therefore not included in the reports:
(a) ONLY A, C, OR D ALLOWED IN COL. 78
(b) ONLY A, P, OR V ALLOWED IN COL. 79
(c) ONLY 1 THROUGH 7 ALLOWED IN COL. 80
The records for which these errors are indicated should
be corrected before processing through the NEDS EDITOR
program, NE061.
Figure 7.1.1-b shows the EPA Regional Office Summary of NEDS Data
Received which is generated by NE026. A report in this format is
generated for each data type (area, point, unverified point) present
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in the input data. Totals for each data type for each state and for the
entire set of records in a given data set are also included. These
reports can be used to verify that all cards which should be in a data
set are in fact present.
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Air Quality data submitted to the National Air Data Branch must
be on a computer readable medium (i.e., magnetic tape or keypunched
cards). These data must be accompanied by a memorandum describing the
data and format of the medium.
To ensure the receipt of nroner data NADB returns to each sub-
mitter throuah the appropriate Regional Office a memorandum entitled
"Receipt of Data Submitted to the National £ir Pata Branch". This
memorandum (Fioure 7.1.2-a) verifies the receipt of data, identifies
the type of transactions, and assions a Control Identification Number.
This number is used to identify •'•his set of data and should be ref-
erenced in any correspondence corcernina the status of these data.
Attached to each "Receipt" memorandum and therefore associated
with each Control Identification Number is an inventory of these data.
This inventory is either a Post-Fdit Inventory of SAPOAD Data (Fiaure
7.1.2-b) or a Summary of Pata Received (Fiaure 7.1.2-c). The former
will be sent if AEROS Terminal Fdit has been used and the latter if the
data are sent directly in SAROAD format without prior editina.
These receipts should be examined carefully to ensure that NADB
has received all the data thouaht to have been submitted. It should
also be kept as a reference aaainst which data availability can be
determined.
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UNITED STATES ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
SUBJECT- Receipt of Data Submitted to the National
Air Data Branch
FROM-
DATE.
Virginia Ambrose, Data Processing Section
The attached listing is an inventory of data received by
the National Air Data Branch. It should be retained for future
reference. This data has the following characteristics:
On magnetic tape
_0n keypunch cards
Submitted From
Date received
This data block contains:
Additions
Changes
Deletions
Control Identification Number
You will be notified via NADB*AEROS MESSAGE.SARDAD-UPD
when these data have been updated. Please reference the Control
Identification Number when corresponding concerning this data.
Figure 7.1.2-a. Receipt of Data form.
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NATIONAL AEROMETRIC DAT* BANK
EPA REGIONAL OFFICE SUMMARY OF DATA RECEIVED AS OF 06/10/76
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GENERAL DESCRIPTION
NEDS data submitted to EPA Regional Offices are processed through
the NEDS EDITOR program (NE061) to determine if the data meet minimum
requirements for updating of NEDS files. Records with data failing
to meet the minimum requirements are rejected and the data are not
updated to NEDS files.
NE061 was developed to perform edits on all required fields of NEDS
Area Source, Point Source, and Unverified Point Source data submitted
for update to the NEDS data base. It allows the EPA Regional Offices to
identify and correct any data errors which might inhibit updating prior
to submitting the data for update.
Input to NE061 is a tape file of card-image NEDS transactions
submitted by the States for update to the National Emission Data Bank
(NEDB). As each NEDS card image is read, sort keys are appended to it
and it is released to an internal COBOL sort. The primary sort
sequence is type transaction (e.g. area source, point source or
unverified point source). Within each type, the transactions are
sorted so that records pertaining to a particular area, point, or
unverified point are sequenced continuously.
As each record is returned from the sort, the fields are edited
for content and/or format. The contents of two fields (Source Classi-
fication Code and County) are validated by accessing other NEDS files.
If a record passes all edits, it is written to a tape file of card
images which will be input to the NEDS Post-Edit and update processes.
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Also for each unique Plant, Point, or SCC identified in the error free
data, a standard NEDS selection card image may be generated by NE061.
These card images may be used for selection of a Point Source Listing
subfile when NEDB update is complete.
Input records which are found to contain edit errors are coded and
then written on a temporary mass-storage error file. After all records
are edited, the temporary file is closed and reopened as input to the
error reporting phase of NE061. In the error reporting phase, each
record is read from the temporary file and written on the "Edit Diagnos-
tics" report with a message(s) explaining why the record was rejected.
Each time a new state code is encountered while writing the report, NE061
skips to a new page.
NE061 also produces a tape file of NEDS card images which contain
edit errors. The file is written in format which allows it, after
correction of edit errors, to be used as input to another run of NE061.
NE061 is designed for the use of remote batch terminal users (EPA
Regional Offices) of the UNIVAC 1110 located at EPA's Research Triangle
Park, N. C., computer center. Approximately 40 seconds of CPU time
is required by NE061 to process 1000 NEDS card images.
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EDIT DIAGNOSTICS REPORT
NE061 produces the "Edit Diagnostics for NEDS Input" report which
shows the following:
1. Input sequences number of each NEDS card-image containing
edit errors.
2. The card image enclosed in parentheses.
3. Descriptive error messages describing the edit errors
encountered in the card images.
4. An input record count.
5. A count of error records.
6. Counts of Area Source, Point Source, and Unverified Point
Source records passing all edits.
Figure 7.2.1-a shows an example of the edit diagnostics report.
NEDS EDITOR ERROR MESSAGES
There are 33 possible error messages which may be generated by
NE061 pertaining to area, point, or unverified point source records.
Each of the error messages, together with an explanation indicating
the only correct values or probable corrective action required when the
message is generated, is listed in Table 7.2.1-a.
ALL NEDS UPDATE TRANSACTIONS MUST BE PROCESSED THROUGH THE
NEDS EDITOR PROGRAM AND RESULTING ERRORS CORRECTED BEFORE
THE DATA CAN BE SUBMITTED TO NADB FOR UPDATING.
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3.
4.
Table 7.2.1-a. NEDS EDIT ERROR MESSAGES
IS AN INVALID STATE ID
Explanation: Valid State ID's are 01-55.
IS AN INVALID COUNTY ID
Explanation: The county shown is not a valid entry 1 the AERO-
CTYCNTY File.
IS AN INVALID AQCR
Explanation: Valid AQCR's are 000-247
YEAR OF RECORD>CURRENT
Explanation: The year of record must be equal or less than the current
year.
5. YEAR OF RECORD NOT NUMERIC
Explanation: Self explanatory.
6. PLANT ID CONTAINS BLANKS
Explanation: Plant ID may not contain blanks.
7. WARNING UTM-ZONE NUMBER IS BLANK
Explanation: The UTM zone number should always be entered but blanks
in this field will not cause the record to be rejected.
8. ESTABLISHMENT NAME/ADDR. MISSING
Explanation: The establishment name and address must be entered.
9. IS AN INVALID OWNERSHIP CODE
Explanation: Valid ownership codes are as follows:
P - Private
L - Local Government
S - State Government
F - Federal Government
U - Utility (Electric Power Plants, etc.)
10. POINT CANNOT CONTAIN BLANKS
Explanation: Point ID may not contain blanks.
11. POINT NOT IN RANGE -
Explanation: Entries in cols. 56-59 indicate this point shares a
common discharge stack but the point ID is not within
range specified in cols, 56-59.
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Table 7.2.1-a (cont.). NEDS EDIT ERROR MESSAGES
12.
13.
14.
15.
16.
17.
18.
19.
20.
21.
ESTIMATION METHOD INVALID
Explanation: The valid estimation method codes are 0-7 and blank.
However, blanks are allowed only if the corresponding
estimate is also blank.
WARNING-BLANK UTM COORDINATES
Explanation: The UTM coordinates should always be entered but blanks
will not cause the record to be rejected.
ERROR IN SCC
Explanation:
The SCC must be completely filled in and be a valid entry
in the NEDS-EM-FACT file. Valid SCC codes are in the
Source Classification Code Table in Publication No. AP-42,
latest edition.
IS AN INVALID CONFIDENTIALITY CODE
Explanation: All confidentiality codes except 1, 2, and 3 are changed
to 1 (message 20). Code 3 is invalid and appears in this
message.
COMMENTS MAY NOT BE BLANK
Explanation: If the SCC ends in 97, 98, or 99 (general), a description
of the process must be reported in the comments field.
IN COLUMN 78
Explanation: The only allowable entries in this column are:
C-(Change), and D-(Delete).
A-(Add),
IN COLUMN 79 NO OTHER EDITS MADE
Explanation: The only allowable entries in this column are: A-(Area
Source), P-(Point Source), and V-(Unverified Point Source).
IN COLUMN 80
Explanation: The only allowable entries in this column are 1-7.
WARNING-CONFID. CHANGED TO 1
Explanation: If the confidentiality code is less than 1 or greater than
3 it is changed to 1. The record is not rejected for this
error.
IS AN INVALID CONTROL CODE
Explanation: The Control Equipment Code shown is not in the control
code table. Valid entries are in Vol. V, Section 3.3.0
of the AEROS Manual.
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Table 7.2.1-a (cont.). NEDS EDIT ERROR MESSAGES
22. CONTROL CODE/%EFFICIENCY INVALID
Explanation: If a control code is shown for a pollutant, the corre-
sponding estimated percent efficiency must also be
entered. Also if a percent efficiency is shown
a control code must also be entered.
*23. NON-NUMERIC IN
Explanation: If an entry is made in the field shown, the entry must
be all numeric.
24. ONE COMMON STACK POINT IS BLANK
Explanation: If an entry is made in cols. 56-59 (points with common
stack), both the low point number (56-57) and the high
point number (58-59) must be entered.
25. COMMON STACK POINT 2 NOT>POINT 1
Explanation: Cols. 56-57 and 58-59 represent a range of point numbers
sharing a common discharge stack. Cols. 58-59 must be
the larger point number.
26. EMISSION EST.>800,000 TONS
Explanation: The pollutant shown has estimated emission greater than
the allowed maximum (800,000 tons).
27. BLANK EMISSION ESTIMATE INVALID
Explanation: If the estimation method for a pollutant is 1, 2, 4 or
5 an estimated emission must be shown for that pollutant.
28. INVALID ACTION/CARD COMBINATION
Explanation: For Area Source records, a "D" action is valid only for
card number 1.
For Point Source and Unverified Point Source records, a
"D" action is valid only for card number 1, 2, and 6.
29. SOURCE CODE>64-COMMENTS BLANK
Explanation: If the source code in an area source card number 7 is
greater than 64, the comments field may not be blank.
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Table 7.2.1-a (cont.). NEDS EDIT ERROR MESSAGES
30. MAX EXCEEDED IN SULFUR CONT. %
Explanation: The allowed maximum values are:
Anthracite Coal-2
Bituminous Coal-7
Distillate Oil -1
Residual Oil -5
31. MAX EXCEEDED IN ASH CONTENT %
Explanation: The allowed maximum values are:
Anthracite Coal-25
Biruminous Coal-25
32. PLANT ID MUST BEGIN WITH 9
Explanation: All unverified Point Source plant numbers must begin
with a 9.
33. V TYPE RECORD-SCC MUST BE NUMERIC
Explanation: The SCC in Unverified Point Source is not checked
against the NEDS-EM-FACT file but must be all numeric.
* A total of 135 fields in the Area Source, Point Source, and Unverified
Point Source cards may appear in error message number 23. The field
names are abbreviated in the message due to limited print line space.
Table 7.2.1-b is a cross-reference showing the abbreviated field
name, the number of the card containing the field, and the field name.
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Table 7.2.1-b. FIELDS REQUIRING ALL NUMERICS (or all blanks)
***Items 1-58 apply to point source and unverified point source records***
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
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12.
13.
14.
15.
16.
17.
18.
19.
20.
21.
22.
23.
24.
25.
26.
27.
28.
29.
30.
31.
32.
33.
34.
35.
36.
37.
38.
39.
40.
41.
Error Message
Abbreviation
SIC CODE
IPP PROCESS CODE
Stack H.eiaht
Stack Diameter
Stack Temp.
Flow Rate
Plume height
Boiler Des. Cap.
Pri. Part. Control
Sec. Part. Control
Pri. S02 Control
Sec. S02 Control
Pri. NOX Control
Sec. NOX Control
Pri. HC Control
Sec. HC Control
Pri. CO Control
Sec. CO Control
Part. Control Eff.
S02 Control Eff.
NOX Control Eff.
HC Control Eff.
CO Control Eff.
DEC-FEB T.P. PCT.
MAR-MAY T.P. PCT.
JUN-AUG T.P. PCT.
SEP-NOV T.P. PCT.
Normal Op. Hr/Day
Normal Op. Day/Wk
Normal Op. Wk/Yr
Emis. Est. Part.
Emis. Est.
Enis. Est.
Emis. Est.
Emis. Est.
Est. Meth.
Est. Meth.
Est. Meth.
Est. Meth.
Est. Meth.
PCT. SPACE
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HC
CO
HEAT
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Field Nane
Standard Industrial Classification Code
IPP Process Code
Stack Height (Ft.)
Stack Diameter (Ft.)
Stack Temperature (Degrees F.)
Stack Flow Rate (Cubic Ft./minute)
Plume Height (Ft.)-if no stack
Boiler Design Capacity (1,000,000 BTU/hr)
Control Equipment Code-Primary Particulate
Control Equipment Code-Secondary Particulate
Control Equipment Code-Primary S02
Control Equipment Code-Secondary S02
Control Equipment Code-Primary NOx
Control Equipment Code-Secondary NOx
Control Equipment Code-Primary HC
Control Equipment Code-Secondary HC
Control Equipment Code-Primary CO
Control Equipment Code-Secondary CO
Estimated Control Efficiency %-Particulate
Estimated Control Efficiency °=-S02
Estimated Control Efficiency «-f'Ox
Estimated Control Efficiency 7-HC
Estimated Control Efficiency %-CO
/' Annual Throughput, December-February
% Annual Throughput, March-May
% Annual Throughput, June-August
% Annual Throughput, September-November
Normal operating hours per day
Normal operating days per week
Normal operating weeks per year
Estimated tons of particulate emissions for
a year
Estimated
Estimated
Estimated
Estimated
Estimation
Estimation
Estimation
Estimation
Estimation
Percentage
tons of S02 emissions for a year
tons of NOx emissions for a year
tons of HC emissions for a year
tons of CO emissions for a year
Method Code used for particulate
Method Code used for S02
Method Code used for NOx
Method Code used for HC
Method Code used for CO
of Space heateci
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42. Emis. ALLOW PART.
43. Em's. ALLOW S02
44. Enis. ALLOW NOX
45. Emis. ALLOW HC
46. Emis. ALLOW CO
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System 7 i '
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2.1-b (cont.). FIELDS REQUIRING ALL NUMBERICS
Card
5
5
5
5
5
47. Compliance Status 5
48. Comp. Sched. Year 5
49. Comp. Sched. Mo.
5
50. Comp. Stat. Up. YR 5
51 . Comp. Stat. UD.
0 5
52. Comp. Stat. Up. DA 5
53. ECAP
54. Operating Pate
55. Flax Design Rate
56. Percent Sulfur
57. Percent Ash
58. heat Content
5
6
6
6
6
6
***The remainder of this list
59. SIP EST. PART
60. SIP EST. S02
61 . SIP EsT. NOX
62. SIP EST. HC
63. SIP EST. CO
64. Anth. Sulfur Pet.
65. Bitum. Sulfur Pet
66. D. OIL Sulfur Pet
67. R. OIL Sulfur Pet
68. Anth. Ash Pet.
69. Bitum Ash Pet.
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
70. R. FUEL-Anthracite 1
71. R. FUEL-Bituminous 1
72. P. FUEL-D. OIL
73. R. FUEL-R. OIL
74. R. FUEL-NAT. GAS
75. R- FUEL-Wood
1
1
1
1
76. CI FUEL-Anthracite 2
77. CI FUEL-Bituminous 2
78. CI FUEL-D. Oil
79. CI FUEL-R. Oil
2
2
Field Name
Allowable Emission tons per year of
oarticulate
Allowable Emission tons per year of S02
Allowable Emission tons per year of NOx
Allowable Emission tons per year of HC
Allowable Emission tons per year of CO
Compliance Status Code
Compliance Schedule Year
Compliance Schedule Mo.
Compliance Status Update Year
Compliance Status Update Month
Compliance Status Update Day
Emergency Control Action Program Status Code
Annual Fuel, Process, Solid Waste Operating
Rate
Hourly Maximum Design Rate
Fuel Percent Sulfur Content
Fuel Percent Ash Content
Fuel Heat Content (1,000,000 BTU/SCC)
is the fields found on area source cards.***
2
SIP Emission Estimate (102 tons/yr)~Particulete
SIP Emission Estimate (10? tons/yr)-SO?
SIP Emission Estimate (10^ tons/yr)-NO
SIP Emission Estimate (lo£ tons/yr)-HC
SIP Emission Estimate (10 tons/yr)-CO
Sulfur Content Percent-Anthracite Coal
Sulfur Content Percent-Bituminous Coal
Sulfur Content Percent-Distillate Oil
Sulfur Content Percent-Residule Oil
Ash Content Percent-Anthracite Coal
Ash Content Percent-Bi tuni nous Coal -,
Residential Fuel -Anthracite Coal (10-j tons)
Residential Fuel -Bituminous Coal (10 tons)
Residential Fuel -Distil late Oil (10 gal.)
Residential Fuel -Residule Oil (104gal.)
Residential Fuel -Natural Gas (107 Ft3)
Residential Fuel-Wood (102 tons)
Commercial and Institutional Fuel -Anthracite
Coal (101 tons)
Commercial and Institutional Fuel -Bituminous
Coal (101 tons)
Commercial and Institutional Fuel -Distill ate
Oil (104 gal.)
Commercial and Institutional Fuel -Residule
Oil (104 g£i.)
7.2.1-10
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Table 7.2.
; -b
:ont.
:IELDS REQUIRING ALL NUMERICS
Field Nare
Conrercial and Institutional Fuel-Natural
Institutional Fuel-Wood
102 tons)
82.
83'.
84.
85.
86.
57.
Q Q
oc .
89.
90.
91
92.
93.
94.
95.
96.
97.
98.
99.
100.
101.
102.
103.
104.
105.
106.
107.
103.
109.
110.
Ill .
112.
113.
114.
115.
ne.
117.
1 1 F .
113.
I. FJEL-Anthraci te
I . F'JEL-Bi tu1"! nous
I. F'JEL-Coke
I. f\,EL-:. Oil
I. F'JEL-P,. Oil
I. FJEL-'.at. Gas
i . r j Lu - rt J^ L-
I. FuEL-rro. Gas
CS -PESIDEMIAL
OS -Industrial
CS -COMM/I',ST
CB-Resi aenti al
03-Industn al
Ob-COMM/I'-ST
Gasol i ne-LV A
Gascl ire-H.'r
Gasol i re-OFF u.>, .
DI ESEL-HVr
CIESEL-OFF '-.[•,.
CIESEL-Pail
Population Code
Aircraft-'-'i 1 .
Ai rcraf t-Ci vi 1 .
Ai rcraf t-Corr.
Vessel s-Coal
Vessels--! esel
Vessel s-P,. Oi 1
Vessel s- Gas
Evaporate-Solv
Evaporate-Gas
"VM-L. ACL.
i\"'-Pural
M^'-Suburb
"YM-urban
Dirt Roaas Travel
Di rt Air Stri ps
Construction Acres
Misc. ,virc Erosion
2
2
2
2
2
2
l_
2
3
-i
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
4
4
4
4
4
4
u
4
4
^
4
4
4
5
5
5
3
Industrial Fuel -Anthracite Coal (10' tons)
Industrial Fuel -Bituminous Coal (IQl tons)
Industrial Fuel-Coke (101 tons)
Industrial Fuel -Cisti 1 late Oil (104gat.)
Industrial Fuel -Residul e Oil (104gal.)
Industrial Fuel -Natural Gas (107 -t3)
Industrial Fuel-Ajood (102 tons)
Industrial Fuel -Processed Gas (107 Ft 3)
On Site Burninq-Residenti al (IQl tons)
On Site Burning-Industrial (102 tons)
On Site Burning-Commercial and
Institutional (1C2 tons)
Open Burning-Residential (102 tons)
Open Burning-Industrial (1C2 tons)
Open Burning-Connerci al and
Institutional (102 tons)
Gasoline-Light Vehicles (103 gals.)
Gasoline-heavy Vehicles (103 gals.)
Gasoline-Cff hiahway (103 gals.)
Ciesel-Heavv Vehicles (103 gals.'i
DIESEL-Off Highway (10*+ gals.)
DIESEL-Rail Locopotive (10^ gals.)
Population Code
Aircraft-Military (LTC Cycles 102)
Aircraft-Civil (LTO Cycles 101)
-.ircraft-Connercial (LTO Cycles 101)
Vessels-Coal (101 tons)
Vessels-Diesel Oil (104 qal .)
Vessels-Residule Oil (10$ gal.)
Vessels-Gasoline (103 gal.)
Evaooration-Solvent Purchases (tons/year)
Evapoarati on-Gasol i ne Marketed (10^ gal.)
Measured Vehicle '!iles-Lini ted Access
Roads (104 -iles)
''easured Vehicle Miles-Rural Roads (104 miles)
'•easured Vehicle Miles-Suburban Roads
(1C4 r-.iles)
Measured Vehicle Miles-Urban Roads (ID4 miles)
Lirt Roads Traveled (103 Vehicle Miles)
Dirt Air Strips (LTO Cycles)
Construction Acres (10^ Acres)
Miscellaneous 1,'ind Erosion (103 Acres)
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Table 7.2.1-b (cont.
Error Message
Abbreviation Card
120. Land Tilling 5
121. Forest Fire Acres 5
122. Forest Fire Tons 5
123. Manage Burn Acres 5
124. Manage Burn Tons 5
125. Agri. Burn Acres 5
126. Agri. Burn Tons 5
127. Frost. Cont- Orch. 5
128. Frost. Cont. Days 5
129. Structure Fires 5
130. Source Code 7
131. Source Em. Est.-P 7
132. Source Em. Est.-S 7
133. Source Em. Est.-N 7
134. Source Em. Est.-H 7
135. Source Em. Est.-C 7
FIELDS REQUIRING ALL NUMERICS
Field Name
Land Tilling (103 Acres)
Forest Wild Fires-Acres burned
Forest Wild Fires-Tons/Acres burned
Managed Burning (Prescribed)-Acres burned
Managed Burning (Prescribed)-Tons/Acres
burned
Agricultural Field Burning-Acres burned
Agricultural Field Burning-Tons/Acres burned
Frost Control-Orchard Heaters Operating (102)
Frost Control-Days/Fired, Days/Year
Structure Fires Fires per year
Source Code
Source Emission Estimate (tons/yr)-Particulate
Source Emission Estimate (tons/yr)-S02
Source Emission Estimate (tons/yr)-NOx
Source Emission Estimate (tons/yr)-HC
Source Emission Estimate (tons/yr)-CO
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Table 7.2.1-c indicates the card types action codes, and card numbers which
may be associated with each of the error messages listed in Table 7.2.1-a.
Table 7.2.1-c. CARD TYPES ASSOCIATED UITH ERROR MESSAGES
Error number Card Action code
(Table 7.2.1-a) type
Card number
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23,
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
31
32
33
A, P, V
A, P..
A, P, V
A
P, V
A
P, V
P, V
P
P, V
P, V
P, V
P
P
P
P
P
P
A, P, V
A, P, V
A, F, V
P
P
P
A, P
P
P
P
P
A
P, V
A
A
A.
V
V
A, C*
A, C*
A, C*
A, C*
A, C*
A, C*
A, C*
A, C*
A
A
A, C
A, C*
A, C
A, C
A
A, C
A, C
A
A, C*, D
A, C*, D
A, C*, D
A, C
A, C
A, C
A, C
A, C
A, C
A
A, C
D
D
A
A, C
A, C
A, C
A, C
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
2
4
2
6
6
6
1
1
1
6
3
3
1
2
2
4
4
2
3
7
1
1
1
6
, 2,
, 2,
, 2,
, 7
, 2,
, 7
, 2,
, 2,
, 3,
, 7
, 2,
, 2,
, 2,
,2,3
, 3,
, 4,
, 2,
, 7
3
3
3
3
3
3
4
3
3
3
,4
4
5
3
, 4,
, 4,
, 4,
, 4,
, 4,
, 4,
, 5,
, 4,
, 4,
, 4,
,5,6
, 5,
, 7
, 4,
5,
5,
5,
5,
5,
5,
6,
5,
5,
5,
,7
6,
5,
6,
6,
6,
6,
6,
6,
7
6,
6,
6,
7
6,
7
7
7
7
7
7
7
7
7
7
^Normally the error message for a 'C1 action code is only produced when
the Field in error is non-blank. The error messages for the ones with *
are produced even if the field is blank.
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Incoming air quality data are run through an edit program and the raw data
files are updated. Two types of computer rejection listings are printed
as a result of these actions. The rejections listings are forwarded to
the appropriate Regional Office for correction of data.
Figure 7.2.2-a shows the format for rejections from the EDIT program. The
output essentially contains three sections across the page:
SECTION 1: REC#
This number is used for internal purposes only.
SECTION 2: Listing of card containing error. This section falls between
the parentheses and shows the actual card input. The format
of this record is determined by the first digit which shows
the form number referred to in Section 2.4.0. The positions
in the listing conform with the card columns shown for the
SAROAD forms in the above section.
SECTION 3: This section indicates the codes of the relevant items which
are incorrect. Figure 7.2.2-b contains additional diagnostic
messages.
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H 1 K-
H M
5 5
5 &
ssass
5SS5BS
a u u u u
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CD
•M
CD
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CD
II
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1. - Is an Invalid record type
Explanation: This card type 1s not allowed. Only card types 1 throught
9 are permitted.
2. POL =
MEHT
UNIT
INT =
Explanation: This pollutant-method-un1t-1nterval combination 1s not
allowed because 1t does not exist on the PARM-FILE.
3. START HOUR =
ON CARD =
Explanation: This start hour 1s not allowed on the card type noted.
4. TIME INT
ON CARD
Explanation: This time interval 1s not allowed on this card type.
5. CLASS =
Explanation: Classification coded on card 1s not allowable.
6. YR =
MO
DA
Explanation: This year-month-day combination is not allowable.
7. VALUE =
Explanation: This rejected value has some non-numeric character.
Values must be numeric and right justified.
8. START HOUR =
FOR TIME INT
Explantatlon: This start hour-Interval code combination is not allowed.
Figure 7.2.2-b. Editor error messages (as of 4/22/76).
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9. (a) ALPHABETIC CHARACTER ERROR =
Explanation: A numeric appears 1n an alphabetic field or a not
allowed alphabetic character.
(b) NUMERIC CHARACTER ERROR =
Explanation: A non-numeric character appeared in a numeric only
field.
10. NO SITE =
Explanation: This site is not currently on the site file.
11. VAL = ( )*10**-DP)*CNV>16,327:
Explanation: This value, adjusted for the decimal point, times its
conversion factor is greater than 16,327, the maximum
five digit number allowed on the NADB.
12. REC HELD
DATE
Explanation: This record was sent to the hOLDFILE because Its date
fell between the hold dates noted.
13. POLLMETH
REQ'D FOR POS.
Explanation: On this form, only the pollutant-method noted may be
coded in the parameter position noted. The group con-
trol card determines the poll-meth.
14. MORE INFOR NEEEDED FOR PARM-POS.
Figure 7.2.2-b (continued). Edit error messages (as of 4/22/76).
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Explanation: More Information must be supplied on the control card
for this group 1f user wished to code in the parameter
position noted.
15. VAL = (
)*10**-DP)*CNV>MAX
Explanation:
This value, adjusted for the decimal point, times its
conversion factor is greater than allowed maxitnums
shown below.
POLLUTANT
CODE
MAXIMUM
TSP
CO
so2
NO
N02
NOV
X
THC
NON-METH-HC
Ov
X
0
X
0
X
WIND DIRECTION
11101
42101
42401
42601
42602
42603
43101
43102
44101
44103
44201
61102
2000 ug/m
115 mg/m3
5240 ug/m3
3690 ug/mj
3760 ug/m3
9400 ug/m"
6540 ug/m°
3270 ug/m3
1372 ug/m3
1372 ug/nf
1372 ug/m3
360°
( 100
( 2
( 3
( 2
( 5
( 10
( 5
( 0.7
( 0.7
( 0.7
ppm)
ppm)
ppm)
ppm)
ppm)
ppm)
ppm)
ppm)
ppm)
ppm)
16. COMPOSITE TYPE SPECIFIED=ZERO
Explanation: On a card-type 2-C, the composite type was coded
with an invalid zero.
Figure 7.2.2-b (continued). Edit error messages (as of 4/22/76).
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17. SAMPLE TIME SPECIFIED AS ZERO
Explanation: On a card-type 2-C, the sample period was coded with
an invalid zero.
18. CARD PROCESSED AS DELETE
Explanation: Printed when a site file check found no site on a
deletion card group.
19. WRONG ACTION =
FOR CODE =
JOB ENDS.
Explanation: To a group of ADDITIONS cards, control card should
show Action =1 for a group of CHANGES, control card
should show Action =2 for a group of DELETIONS,
control card should show Action =3.
20. NO MORE PROCESSING.
Explanation: This card had some error that prohibited further pro-
cessing 1n the normal manner.
21. ERROR WHEN DP =
Explanation: A non-allowable decimal point indicator. Zero to 5
are valid.
22. MASTER CONTROL CARD MISSING - EDITOR TERMINATED
Self explanatory - processing aborted
23. GROUP OPTION ON-FIRST RECORD NOT GROUP HEADER-EDITOR TERMINATED
Figure 7.2.2-b (continued). Edit error messages (as of 4/22/76),
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Explanation: If the group option is used, Group Headers must be
included in the input data.
24. NO LEGITIMATE VALUE
Explanation: This card passed all edit checks but contained no
legitimate data values (i.e. all values were 9999
or blanks)
25. NO TIME CHECK
Explanation: When composite time or sample time on a card type 2-C
is equal to zero, no check of the basic of time/date
can be performed.
26. NECESSARY GROUP CONTROL CARD NOT FOUND. JOB ENDS.
Explanation: The editor program attempted to read a group
control card necessary to continue processing at
this point and none was found.
27. UNIT CODE OPTION 3 NO LONGER AVAILABLE TO USERS. RUN STOPS.
Explanation: This option is no longer available in NA027.
Figure 7.2.2-b (continued). Edit error messages (as of 4/22/76),
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RECEIPT OF DATA
Receipt of emission data by the National Air Data Branch involves three
separate processes: log-in, data processing through post-edit, and acknow-
ledgement.
Log-in
All emissions data received by the NADB from Regional Offices or any
special studies will be logged in before processing begins. Before the
data can be logged in and processing begun, a cover letter must be received
with the following minimum information given:
1. Name of agency submitting data.
2. Date of submission.
3. Approximate number of cards or records included.
4. Type of data (whether seminannual report data or supplemental
data) and the period covered.
5. If a magnetic tape contains the data, a magnetic tape file trans-
mi ttal form must be included for each file.
Figure 7.3.1-a shows an example NEDS data transmittal form.
As the data are logged in, a control ID, which will be used for all
future references, is assigned. This control ID is assigned by using
NED as first three characters, the state or region abbreviation as the
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UNITED STATES ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
''ECS Data Subnttei For
(Location,
Data Processing Section, ' ADE (MD-li)
A cata set for upeate tc "EDS is
l~! Enclosed
d! Being sent under separate cover
LZL1 Stored or taoe at '>CC
"he cata set consists of
L2 Cards
(Tijrber,
LTD "agnetic tape (Magnetic tape transini ttal fcnn attached)
LZJ ^agnetic tape generated by EIS/PSF (iransrr.ittal fern attached)
'he data set represents (check as rr.apy as applicable)
I! Semiannual report for
(I, II) (Year)
Corrections to previous subtrittal, DPS Control ID_
°esponse to data arorraly ID
I , Pesponse to verification file
'J Certification of data fcr
(Location)
' Update resulting frorr, AQMP developnert
1 1 Csta frorr Section 114 actions
CD Data subirittal reouired by EPA Order 7600.2
:! Miscellaneous point source data
II Area source data for
.7H Cther (specify) :
(Location)
Special data processing instructions/add1!tional information:
Figure 7.3.1-a. NEDS Data Submittal Form.
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next two characters, and the Julian date as the next three characters.
If several data sets or tape files are received on a given day, the files
are uniquely identified by letters of the alphabet.
Data Processing Through Post-Edit
The computer processing begins after the Control ID has been assigned.
The Inventory of Data received is run on all data. The procedures used to
execute this program vary, depending on whether the data are on cards or tapes.
If the data are on tape, they are converted to a standard format tape
and the Inventory of Data is run from the new tape. If we are unable to
process the tape after two attempts, the appropriate Regional Office AEROS
contact is contacted to confirm the tape characteristics. If the tape
characteristics were correct, the tape is returned without additional
processing. If the information was incorrect, two attempts are made with
the new characteristics. If these fail, the tape is returned.
If the data are received on cards, the Inventory of Data is run on
the cards for data sets of less than 2000 cards. If more than 2000 cards,
the cards are stored on tape, and the Inventory of Data is executed using
the tape.
Acknowledgement
NADB will acknowledge each data submission received by completing and
forwarding to the appropriate Regional Office a "Receipt of Data Submitted
to the National Air Data Branch." Each "Receipt of Data" form will be
accompanied by an "Inventory of Data Received," which is a computer listing
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of the data received in the subject submission. The Regional Office, in
turn, notifies the data originator of the disposition of this data as set
forth in Section 6.2.1 of this volume.
RECEIPT OF DATA FORM
The "Receipt of Data Submitted to the National Air Data Branch"
(Figure 7.3.1-b) is completed as follows. The numbered explanations refer
to the numbered areas on the sample form attached.
1. If this is a magnetic tape submission, enter an "X."
2. Enter the reel number or other unique identifying number of
the magnetic tape submitted.
3. If this is a punched card submission, enter an "X."
4. Enter the name or office symbol of the organization that is
submitting the data and the date of the transmittal memo.
5. Enter the date NADB received these data.
6. Enter an "X" to indicate the appropriate action codes sub-
mitted in the data.
7. Enter the MADE Control Identification Number assigned to
this submission.
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UNITED STATES ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
SUBJECT: Receipt of Data Submitted to the National
Air Data Branch
FROM:
DATE:
Virginia Ambrose, Data Processing Section
TO:
The attached listing is an inventory of data received by the
National Air Data Branch. It should be retained for future ref-
erence. This data have the following characteristics:
1 On magnetic tape _
3 On keypunch cards
4 Submitted from
5 Date received
6 This data block contains:
Additions
Changes
Deletions
7 Control Identification Number
You will be notified via NADB*AERO-MESSAGE. NEDS-UPD when
these data have been updated. Please reference the Control
Identification Number when corresponding concerning these data.
Figure 7.3.1-b. Receipt of Data Submitted to NADB.
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POST-EDIT REPORT
The post-edit inventory program (NE062) is a stand-alone computer run
which uses Edit/Sorted NEDS transactions from the EPA Regional Offices to
produce inventory reports and tape files of area source, point source, and
unverified point source NEDS update transactions.
Input to NE062 is a card-image tape file, blocked 50 records per
block, submitted to NADB Data Processing Section by the EPA Regional Offices,
As each record is read by NE062, a special code is checked to verify
that the record has been processed by NE061 (NEDS Editor). If this test
fails, the run is aborted. Otherwise the input record is then written on
an applicable output tape file (area source file, point source file, or
unverified point source file). Each area source record is also written
on a temporary mass-storage file which is used to produce a listing of
all area source records after the other reports are completed.
From one to three reports are produced by NE062 depending upon the
data on the input tape file. "Summary of Edited NEDS Data" reports may
be printed for: (1) Area Source data; (2) Point Source data; and (3)
Unverified Point Source data depending upon the input data. All reports
are in the same format. The format is basically identical to the pre-
edit inventory of data received (Figure 7.1.1-b).
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After air quality data have been edited, sorted, and merged, the update
transactions are updated to the raw data files. This update program creates
the new raw data file and a tape containing the rejected data. A separate
program is utilized to list the rejection messages by state. The update
rejections are returned to the appropriate Regional Office for correction
of the data.
Figure 7.3.2-a shows the format for rejections from the update
program. The output contains six columns across the page and the contents
of each column is given below:
Column 1: Transaction Code
1 - Change Value
2 - Add Value
Column 2: SAROAD Key
Character
1 - 2
3 - 6
7 - 9
10 - 12
13 - 17
18 - 19
20
21 - 22
23 - 24
25 - 26
27 - 28
29 - 30
31 - 32
3 - Delete value
4 - Delete record
Item
State
Area
Site
Agency Project
Pollutant
Method
Interval
Year
Month
00 for daily value; day for
hourly value
day for daily value; hour for
hourly value
00
Units code
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Column 3: New Value which was rejected.
Column 4: Old Value - This column only completed when rejection message is
'Add to Existing Value giving both values to see if data have been
processed twice.
Column 5: Decimal Point Indicator
Column 6: Reason For Rejection gives the reason that the data were rejected.
Additional error messages are given in Figure 7.3.2-b.
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'INVALID ACTION CODE1
A code other than 1, 2, 3, or 4 was encountered on a transaction
record. The record is written onto a Reject file.
'CHANGE FOR NONESIXTANT RECORD'
An attempt was made to change a nonexistant NOWDATA record. The
trans record is written onto a Reject file.
"DELETE MISSING RECORD'
An attempt was made to delete a nonexistant NOWDATA record. The
trans record is written onto a Reject file.
'ADD TO EXISTING VALUE'
An attempt was made to add a data value to a NOWDATA record which
already contains that value. The trans record is written onto a
Reject file.
'CHANGE TO NONEXISTANT VALUE'
An attempt was made to change a nonexistant NOWDATA data value.
The transaction record is written onto a Reject file.
'DELETE MISSING VALUE1
An attempt was made to delete a nonexistant or missing NOWDATA
data value. The transaction record is written onto a Reject file.
'VAL DELETE ON NONEXISTANT REC'
An attempt was made to delete a data value on a nonexistant NOWDATA
record. The transaction record is written onto a Reject file.
Figure 7.3.2-b. Error messages.
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Section 7, Chapter 4, Subject 1, dealing with validation of NEDS
emission data, is not available at present. The procedures related
to this topic are under development. This subject will be added in a
future Update to AEROS Volume II.
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Validation is the term used to identify action taken to ascertain that
data are correct and complete. Air quality data entered into AEROS (SAROAD)
must pass through rudimentary logic checks for reasonableness. Assuming the
data pass EDIT to get on the files, then the data may be checked to see if
values fall within normal range for that pollutant. If they are outside
normal ranges but are not extreme, it is difficult for the computer to be
programmed to determine whether these are proper (valid) data. In such an
instance, a validation report may be generated by the Regional Office by
automatically comparing individual data values to see if the values fall
within the normal range for each specific pollutant. Any validation report
which is generated by this procedure should be returned to the agency
responsible for the data to double check the values which appear questionable.
Upon determination that the data are valid, the Regional Office or
state should notify NADB. If they take no action, the data are assumed
"passively validated." Corrections must be submitted to National Air
Data Branch, Data Processing Section.
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BACKGROUND
A data anomaly is defined within the NADB Auditing System as a data value or
statistical summary about which some question is raised. The question may involve
stack data, control data, emissions, emission factors, or some other piece(s) of
emission information. The data may be questioned because, although they have
passed the computerized edit and validation checks, they appear to be totally
incorrect when compared with other information or are otherwise suspect and it is
felt that some questions should be answered before the data are completely
accepted. Whatever the context or type of question, each investigation will go
through three stages: Check of Processing, Check of System, or Check of Technical
Data.
Anyone raising a question deserves to have an answer, and it is the
responsibility of NADB to follow a procedure that will determine whether the data
or summary in question is correct or not. It is, therefore, imperative that there
be a feedback loop that will allow for a response directly back to the person
asking the question. See Figure 7.5.1-a for overall flow.
PROCEDURE
Anyone having a question concerning emissions data or summary of emissions
data should transmit the question in writing to the Chief, Request and Information
Section (RIS), National Air Data Branch, Research Triangle Park, North Carolina
27711. The RIS will assign a control identification number to the anomaly arid
will proceed to the first stage of the investigation - Check of Processing. During
this first stage, the Data Processing Section (DPS) will determine if the anomaly
was caused by some data processing or data handling procedure followed by DPS.
If there is determined to be no problem in the processing of the actual data,
the second stage of the investigation is begun - Check of System. During this
stage, a check of the computerized system to determine if there is a computer
software problem that must be corrected is made.
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Figure 7.5.1-a. Handling data anomalies, emission data.
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An anomaly that is determined to have been caused by one of the above situations
will be corrected in-house and, once the correction is made, the person questioning
the information will be notified of its disposition.
A majority of the data anomalies brought to NADB will involve, either directly
or by a process of elimination, the final stage of investigation - Check of Technical
Data. This stage is required at any point where it is determined that the agency
responsible for the information must investigate it specifically for errors and
notify NADB of its findings. It is also possible that this stage would be required
if a long-term re-evaluation of something like an emission factor were required.
In both cases, the Request and Information Section (RIS) will be notified of the
anomaly by DPS, and they will be responsible for any further investigation.
RIS may be able to resolve the data anomaly in-house on inspection so that refer-
ence to State or local agency may not be necessary.
If it is determined that the responsible agency should be notified, RIS will
do so through the appropriate Regional Office by using the form letter shown in
Figure 7.5.1-b. This form will be prepared in triplicate - one copy remaining in
RIS and the other two, along with point source or area source listing illustrating
the problem, will be transmitted to the Regional Office NEDS Contact. The Contact
should pull one copy and mail the remaining one and all reports to the appropriate
State or local agency, after determining that he can not resolve the question.
The State or local agency, once it has received this information, should
respond within 30 days by returning the letter to the NEDS Contact accompanied,
if necessary, by a correction of the data in the appropriate NEDS format and
supporting materials, being sure to indicate whether the data are to be added,
changed, or deleted. These data will then be returned to the NADB Data Anomaly
Coordinator with the letter returned by the agency (and any other supporting
rationale) for processing into the NEDS data file. The revised output or other
appropriate materials will be supplied to the originator of the question.
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UNITED STATES ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
Office of Air Quality Planning and Standards
Research Triangle Park, North Carolina 27711
SUBJECT: Data Anomaly - Emission Data DATE.
Control I.D.:
FROM-
TO:
For Attention of:
The following emissions data have been questioned as to completeness or
correctness. Please review this information and return this letter with
your response accompanied by any necessary data in the appropriate NEDS
format to your Regional Office. Be sure to indicate whether the data are
an "add," "change" or "delete." If you have any questions please contact
your Regional Office NEDS contact.
Plant Code:
Question:
Point Code:
SCC Code:
To Be Completed by Responding Agency
1. Data are correct/complete as is. Yes/No
2. Data additions, changes, or deletions
3.
that will correct the data anomaly
are attached. Yes/No
Additional Comments or Supporting Information:
4. Completed by:
Figure 7.5.1-b. Form letter for notifying Regional Office of data
anomaly, emission data.
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BACKGROUND
A data anomaly is defined within the NADB Data Auditing System as a data value
or statistical summary about which some question is raised. The question may involve
site data, pollutant observations, or some other piece(s) of air quality information.
The data may be questioned because, although they have passed the computerized edit
and validation checks, they appear to be totally incorrect when compared to other
information or are otherwise suspicious and it is felt that some questions should
be answered before the data are completely accepted. Whatever the context or type
of question, each investigation will go through three stages: Check of Processing,
Check of System, or Check of Technical Data.
Anyone raising a question deserves to have an answer, and it is the responsi-
bility of NADB to follow a procedure that will determine whether the data or summary
in question is correct or not. It is, therefore, imperative that there be a feed-
back loop that will allow for a response directly back to the person asking the
question. See Figure 7.5.2-a for overall flow.
PROCEDURE
Anyone having a question concerning air quality data or summary of air
quality data should transmit the question in writing to Chief, Request and
Information Section, National Air Data Branch, Research Triangle Park, North
Carolina 27711. The RIS will assign a control identification number to the
anomaly and will proceed to the first stage of the investigation - Check of
Processing. During the first stage, the Data Processing Section will determine
if the anomaly was caused by some data processing or data handling procedure
followed by DPS.
If there is determined to be no problem in the processing of the actual data,
the second stage of the investigation is begun - Check of System. During this
stage, a check of the computerized system to determine if there is a computer or
software problem which must be corrected is made.
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DATA PROCESSING SECTION
Figure 7.5.2-a. Handling data anomalies, air quality data.
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An anomaly that is determined to have been caused by one of the above situations
will be corrected in-house and, once the correction is made, the person questioning
the information will be notified of its disposition.
A majority of the data anomalies brought to NADB will involve, either directly
or by a process of elimination, the final stage of investigation - Check of Technical
Data. This stage is required at any point where it is determined that the agency
responsible for the information must investigate it specifically for errors and
notify NADB of its findings. It is also possible that this stage would be required
if a long-term re-evaluation of something like a minimum detectable value v/ere
required. In both cases, the Request and Information Section will be notified
of the anomaly by DPS, and they will be responsible for any further investigation
RIS may be able to resolve the data anomaly in-house on inspection so that refer-
ence to State or local agency may not be necessary.
If it is determined that the responsible agency should be notified, RIS will
do so through the appropriate Regional Office by using the form letter shown in
Figure 7.5.2-b. This form will be prepared in triplicate - one copy remaining in
EPS and the other two, along with site inventory or raw data listings illustrating
the problem, will be transmitted to the Regional Office SAROAD Contact. The Contact
should pull one copy and mail the remaining one and all reports to the appropriate
State or local agency, after determining that he can not resolve the question.
The State or local agency, once it has received this information, should
respond within 30 days by returning the letter to the SAROAD Contact accompanied,
if necessary, by a correction of the data in the appropriate SAROAD format and
supporting materials, being sure to indicate whether the data are to be added,
changed, or deleted. These data will then be returned to the NADB Data Anomaly
Coordinator with the letter returned by the agency (and any other supporting
rationale) for processing into the SAROAD data file. The revised output or other
appropriate materials will be supplied to the originator of the question.
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UNITED STATES ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
Office of Air Quality Planning and Standards
Research Triangle Park, North Carolina 27711
SUBJECT: Data Anomaly - Air Quality Data DATE:
Control I.D.
FROM-
TO-
For Attention of:
The following air quality data have been questioned as to completeness or
correctness. Please review this information and return this letter with
your response accompanied by any necessary data in the appropriate SAROAD
format to your Regional Office. Be sure to indicate whether data are an
"add," "change" or "delete." If you have any questions please contact
your Regional Office SAROAD contact.
Site Code:
Pollutant:
Method:
Question:
Interval:
Units:
Dates:
To Be Completed by Responding Agency
1. Data are complete/correct as is. Yes/No
2. Data additions, changes, or deletions
that will correct the data anomaly
are attached. Yes/No
3. Additional Comments or Supporting Information:
4. Completed by:
Figure 7.5.2-b. Form letter for notifying Regional Office of data
anomaly, air quality data.
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On many occasions, questions arise regarding whether additional data should be
in the AEROS data banks for certain air quality sampling sites or emission sources.
In these cases, knowledgeable sources may indicate they know, for instance, of the
existence of a large emission source or an air quality sampling station in a certain
area. With such information as is available being identified and reported, NADB may
initiate a VERIFICATION search to determine whether or not such a data set exists
and should legitimately be reflected in the appropriate NEDS or SAROAD components
of the data bank. The data reputed or in question may be temporarily stored on the
data bank pending outcome of the search and investigation. If the data are VERIFIED,
then the record is added to the proper data bank with appropriate supplemental and
complete information as is available. These data must then go through EDIT, VALIDATION,
and other checks as indicated elsewhere in this manual. If the VERIFICATION is
negative, the record is stricken from temporary storage. VERIFICATION will be used
generally in the context of adding new air quality sampling data (frequently at
"new" sites) or newly identified emission source information that was not previously
identified on NEDS or SAROAD.
The specific procedures and descriptions of system interaction are described
in detail in following chapters of this manual.
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GENERAL
Frequently NADB identifies source or emission information that is not currently
reflected in the NEDS data base. This information may be in the form of queries
requesting missing point sources, points, etc. or may be in the form of independently
(EPA) gathered information related to sources or emissions for source(s) already in
NEDS. Since it is the policy of NADB to encourage the maximum participation of
Regional Offices and States in further development and maintenance of the data base,
a procedure that will define the routine processing that these data will receive is
required. This processing and related interactions constitute the AEROS Emissions
VERIFICATION system.
NADB will, through the adoption and utilization of these procedures and this
subsystem, be able to routinely store and process tentative or interim information
that has been identified. Opportunity will then be given for the Regional and
State officials to interact to VERIFY the existence of a source or source-related
data. Corrections, additions, or other modifications can then be redirected back into
the NEDS updates.
VERIFICATION SUBSYSTEM DESCRIPTION
A VERIFICATION subsystem for AEROS emissions (NEDS) has been defined. The
subsystem is, in effect, a duplicate of the NEDS system with some changes and
modifications that are largely transparent to the non-NADS user. Data flow is
shown in Figure 7.6.1-a. Data for sources that are identified as missing in NEDS are
coded into the VERIFICATION subsystem by NADB as responsive to input, requests, or
questions from internal or external sources. The data coded will be at various
stages of completeness depending upon the extent of the information available.
The records produced will be stored in a "dummy" NEDS user file called the
VERIFICATION FILE. From this file, Point Source Reports, which will be identified
as "UNVERIFIED" data, will be retrieved. These reports will be routed through the
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QUERY
NADB
SPECIALLY
CODED NEDS
DATA
VERIFICATION
PROGRAM
VERIFICATION
FILE
NADB
VERIFIED
DELETE FROM
VERIFICATION
FILE
UNVERIFIED
DELETE FROM
VERIFICATION,
FILE
"UNVERIFIED"
POINT SOURCE
REPORT(S)
DISTRIBUTE
NEW DATA
REPORTS
REPORT TO
QUERIST IF
APPROPRIATE
Figure 7.6.1-a. Box diagram of sybsystem data flow.
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Regional Offices to the State agencies for review and response. If the emission
source and/or data are VERIFIED, then the information should be coded onto cards
or tape via the NEDS Point Source Input Forms (OMB No. 158-R0095) and rerouted
back to NADB along with a set of "deletes" to be used to remove the source from
the temporary VERIFICATION (unverified) file. If the source is determined to be
nonexistent or the data should not be considered valid (i.e., NEDS should be
left unchanged), then only a set of "deletes" will be required to remove the
query from the "UNVERIFIED" file.
PROCEDURAL DETAILS
When a query comes to NADB regarding emission data or sources that are
identified as not being included in NEDS, the following actions will be
initiated:
1. NADB will code the available information onto NEDS Point Source Input
Forms (OMB No. 156 R0095);
a. Column 79, Cards 1-6, will be coded with a "V," rather than a "P,"
which is normally indicative of point sources.
b. Each card required for a source not in NEDS will have "dummy" point
i.d. with a "9" in Column 10. If the source is already in NEDS, the
proper existing i.d. will be used.
c. Ownership codes, Column 74, Card 1, will reflect a code to identify
the reason for the initiation of the verification query. These will
be identified to the user.
2. The data coded will be keypunched and fed into the NEDS VERIFICATION file
and stored. At the same time, point source reports will be generated,
clearly identified as "UNVERIFIED." Precautionary measures preclude the
unverified data from being reflected on the NEDS USER FILE.
3. The Point Source Reports produced will be distributed (two copies) to the
appropriate Regional Office. Verification requests for individual sources
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will be accompanied by a form letter (Figure 7.6.1-b) requesting verification.
Grouped requests of similar sources may have one such form for many verifi-
cation printouts.
4. The Regional Office should then bring the source (or data) to the attention
of the proper State officials, using the continued capabilities of the
form letter (Figure 7.6.1-b).
5. The information on the unverified Point Source Report should be verified
and reviewed for completeness and accuracy. Through this process, the
State will be made aware of new or existing sources not properly reflected
in NEDS.
6. If the information should legitimately be reflected in NEDS:
a. NEDS Point Source Input Form(s) should be completed:
(1) Proper new or existing plant identifications should be used in
Columns 10-12 of all cards.
(2) Additional information on the source should be included in
proper fields according to existing established procedures.
(3) The proper ownership code should be used in Column 74, Card 1.
(4) Column 79, Cards 1-6, should reflect code "P" as has been used
prior to the release of these VERIFICATION procedures.
b. "Delete" form(s) should be prepared with:
(1) The "dummy" i.d.'s as were on the NEDS UNVERIFIED Point Source
Report.
(2) A "V" in Column 79 of Card 1.
(3) A "D" indicated in Column 78 of Card 1. (This will provide for
removal of the source from the VERIFICATION file.)
7. If the source information is not legitimate, only "deletes" (Item 6-b)
need be prepared.
8. The coded forms should then be keypunched by the State or Regional Office
and rerouted to the Data Processing Section, NADB. They may be paired or
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SUBJECT:
UNITED STATES ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
Office of Air Quality Planning and Standards
Research Triangle Park, North Carolina 27711
NEDS Data Verification DATE:
FROM:
TO.
For Attention of:
The attached Point Source Report(s) are from the NEDS VERIFICATION FILE.
The source or data contained therein have been brought to NADB's attention
by . Additional background information is also
attached. Please verify if this information should be included in NEDS. A
positive response will entail the completion of data submission to your
Regional Office in the NEDS format (per OMB Form ,'Jo. 158-R0095) and submission
of a "verification delete" data set. A negative response will entail the
submission of a "verification delete" data set only. Additional procedural
details are contained in the AEROS Manual, Volume II, Section 7, Chapter 6.
Contact your Regional Office NEDS contact for further details.
Figure 7.6.1-b. Form letter for verification of point source.
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separated (mixed) as they will be properly sorted automatically.
9. Updates to NEDS will be made by NADB:
a. To add the new information to the NEDS User File, and/or
b. To remove the "UNVERIFIED" source from the VERIFICATION file.
10. Point Source Reports will be made for the complete plant(s) as revised or
added and entered into NEDS. These will be distributed (two copies) through
the Regional Office AEROS (NEDS) contact to the State.
11. NADB will respond to the original querist, if appropriate, with copies of
the Point Source Report(s) involved.
SOURCES OF VERIFICATION INPUT
"Outside" Requests
NADB is often queried as to why there is no (or incomplete) information
reflected in NEDS for an identified point source. When there is a concrete basis
that leads one to suspect that there indeed is such a source or that new data
should be substituted for an existing source, a verification search will be
initiated by NADS. Through this mechanism, missing or erroneous information,
upon which State Implementation Plans are presumably based, will be
brought to the State's attention, and adjustments can be made, if necessary.
NADB-Identified "Missing" Point Sources
NADB has been involved in independent efforts to identify the level of
completeness of the NEDS data base. These efforts have involved internally
generated checks and cross-checks as well as contractor-secured investigations.
Many sources of information have been used, and others are believed to be available
which, if used, would enable identification of additional "missing" sources. Some
details on the possibilities are described in "Methodology for Inventorying Missing
Point Sources," an unpublished paper by J.R. Hammerle and W.M. Vatavuk of NADB.
Copies of this paper may be requested from NADB.
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Contractor-secured Input. There has been an initial effort made by NADB,
through a contract with Booz-Allen Applied Research (Contract 68-02-1005,
Task 3), to cross-check various industry (SCC) oriented "lists" against the
point source listings in NEDS. Although Appendix C of requirements for SIP
submittal (Federal Register, Vol. 36, No. 158, August 14, 1971) is no longer
applicable in a regulatory sense, the industries identified therein provided
a good base for defining the limits of such an investigation.
The data available and sources identified through this effort have been
input into the NEDS VERIFICATION FILE and will fall within the procedures
defined in this section of this manual. Copies of the final report, describing
in more detail the work performed, may be requested from NADB. Future efforts
in this area may be developed as need materializes.
In-house Input. NADB occasionally identifies probable emission sources
not in NEDS as a result of its in-house activities. These activities may also
cause NADB to initiate a VERIFICATION request. The same standard procedures
defined herein will apply.
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GENERAL
VERIFICATION requests for air quality data generally are originated as a
result of information coming to NADB's attention which indicates that routine
sampling is being done by some agency, the results of which should be, but are
not, routinely being incorporated into the AEROS data base. Air quality data
will generally not be the subject of VERIFICATION, but rather the existence of
the sampling site. Therefore, the VERIFICATION subsystem for AEROS air quality
data consists simply of the use of a form letter bringing the probable existence
of a specific site(s) to the attention of the proper agency.
PROCEDURE
Anyone having a question concerning the existence of an air quality sampl-
ing site and associated data should bring the available information to the
attention of the Request and Information Section (RIS), NADB. A routine form
letter (Figure 7.6.2-a) will be initiated by NADB with any pertinent specific
information available noted and/or attached with the form. NADB will assign a
control i.d. to facilitate tracking the forms and notifying inquirers as to the
results of their requests.
Upon receipt of such a form letter by the Regional Office, one copy should
be maintained by the AEROS (SAROAD) contact and a second copy forwarded to the
appropriate agency. If VERIFICATION is positive, the agency should then initiate
action to establish proper site identification and arrange for the associated
data to be submitted to NADB through the Regional Office, using established
routine procedures contained elsewhere in this manual. If VERIFICATION is
negative or positive, the form letter should be completed and re-routed to RIS,
NADB, through the Regional Office so that response may be given to the origina-
tor of the inquiry.
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UNITED STATES ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
Office of Air Quality Planning and Standards
Research Triangle Park, North Carolina 27711
SAROAD Data Verification DATF
For Attention Of:
It has been brought to the National Air Data Branch's (NADB)
attention by that air quality data are
probably being collected that are not, but should be, reflected in
the AEROS/SAROAD data bank. Please investigate the allegation, and
if such data (sites) are VERIFIED to exist, please indicate below
the schedule that is to be followed in entering the data into AEROS
or reasons why it will not be.
In either case, whether the VERIFICATION is positive or negative,
please return this form to NADB through the Regional Office AEROS
(SAROAD) Contact.
Alleged site location, description, and data being collected per
information given to NADB by inquirer:
To Be Completed By Responding Agency
1. Existence of alleged site is VERIFIED. Yes/No
Valid data are being collected. Yes/No
a. Schedule for data submission to NADB (site forms plus data forms),
or
b. Reasons why no data will be submitted.
4. Additional comments:
5. Completed by: Name
Title
Contact via
Figure 7.6.2-a. Form letter for verification of air quality data collection.
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Certification indicates the overt approval of a State and/or Regional Office
to a given data base. Certification may come routinely following the acts of
validating a data submission using a NEDS validation report or independently
checking against other existing data. On occasion, a request may be initiated by
management or other components that will prompt NADB to request that a "block" of
data be examined in detail to determine whether it is indeed complete, accurate,
and timely. The indication of positive results for such an action would be "certifi-
cation."
At this time, there is no legal connotation attached to this terminology, nor
is there expected to be within the foreseeable future.
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Certification indicates the overt approval of a State and/or Regional Office to
a given data base. Certification may come as the result of routinely reviewing the
data in the SAROAD system to determine that they indeed correspond to the measurements
actually taken (after also making sure all validation statements are resolved). On
occasion a request may be received by NADB to investigate whether a given data base or
"block" of data is complete, accurate, and timely. Following such a request, NADB
would pass decision and action on to the proper and responsible Regional Office for
resolution. The positive resolution of such a request would be indicated by the
act of "certifying" the data in question.
At this time, there is no legal connotation attached to this terminology, nor
is there expected to be within the foreseeable future.
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TECHNICAL REPORT DATA
(Please read Instructions on the reverse before completing)
1 REPORT NO.
EPA-450/2-76-029
4 TITLE AND SUBTITLE
AEROS Manual Series
Volume II: AEROS User's Manual
6. PERFORMING ORGANIZATION CODE
3. RECIPIENT'S ACCESSION-NO
5. REPORT DATE
December 1976
7 AUTHOR(S)
8. PERFORMING ORGANIZATION REPORT NO.
National Air Data Branch
OAQPS No. 1.2-039
9 PERFORMING ORGANIZATION NAME AND ADDRESS
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Office of Air Quality Planning and Standards
Monitoring and Data Analysis Division
Research Triangle Park, North Carolina 27711
10 PROGRAM ELEMENT NO.
11. CONTRACT/GRANT NO
12. SPONSORING AGENCY NAME AND ADDRESS
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Office of Air and Waste Management
Office of Air Quality Planning and Standards
Research Triangle Park, North Carolina 27711
13. TYPE OF REPORT AND PERIOD COVERED
Final
14. SPONSORING AGENCY CODE
15. SUPPLEMENTARY NOTES
16. ABSTRACT
This manual provides appropriate guidance to the AEROS user for the preparation,
collection, and maintenance of data into the AEROS systems. Recognizing that the
establishment of standardized methods and procedures is of primary importance in
naintaining an efficient and effective information reporting system, NADB has developed
series of preprinted forms to be used for the recording and reporting of air quality
nd emissions data. Section 2 of this volume presents a full description of each form
and its purpose, and a sample copy of the form. Detailed instructions for calculating
and entering data on each of these forms are presented in Section 3. A comprehensive
set of keypunching instructions for each of the AEROS forms is provided in Section 4.
Section 5 is "Open", and may be used for future expansion of this Volume. The flow
of information into and out of NADB and the Regional Office is detailed in Section 6
«/ith instructions for transmitting data to NADB. Section 7 details the processes in-
volved in the detection and resolution of data errors.
The AEROS Manual Series consists of the following five volumes: AEROS Overview,
Vol. I, AEROS User's Manual, Vol. II, AEROS Summary and Retrieval Manual, Vol. Ill,
NADB Internal Operations Manual, Vol. IV, and AEROS Manual of Codes, Vol. V.
17.
KEY WORDS AND DOCUMENT ANALYSIS
DESCRIPTORS
b.IDENTIFIERS/OPEN ENDED TERMS C. COSATI Field/Group
AEROS
NADB
NEDS
SAROAD
18. DISTRIBUTION STATEMENT
Release Unlimited
19. SECURITY CLASS (ThisReport)
Unclassified
21. NO. OF PAGES
20. SECURITY CLASS (Thispage)
Unr.1
510
22. PRICE
EPA Form 2220-1 (9-73)
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