Does the new Percent Monitor Availability (PMA) calculation and missing data application fall within the scope of this project?
This issue will be part of proposed rule changes. EPA is proposing to require the use of the PMA on an hour by hour basis (rather than using the PMA calculated at the end of a missing data period) to determine what “tier” of substitute data to utilize on an hour by hour basis. This will keep the substitute data from becoming retroactive when a source has a long missing data period that causes the PMA to go into the more conservative “tiers” of data substitution. Questions regarding this policy change should be directed to Matthew Boze of the Emissions Monitoring Branch. Q: If for some reason a utility can not submit their emissions report by the end of a quarter, will the EPA accept an incomplete report? EPA cannot impose a level of checking that is capable of preventing a source from making a submission to meet the deadline. A: EPA has always worked with sources to ensure that they are able to meet the regulatory obligations specified under Part 75. Despite the change to the new proce
