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        <RIN>2060-AO50</RIN>
        <PUBLICATION>
            <PUBLICATION_ID>200904</PUBLICATION_ID>
            <PUBLICATION_TITLE>Unified Agenda of Federal Regulatory and Deregulatory Actions</PUBLICATION_TITLE>
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        <AGENCY>
            <CODE>2060</CODE>
            <NAME>Air and Radiation</NAME>
            <ACRONYM>AR</ACRONYM>
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        <PARENT_AGENCY>
            <CODE>2000</CODE>
            <NAME>Environmental Protection Agency</NAME>
            <ACRONYM>EPA</ACRONYM>
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        <RULE_TITLE>Measurement of PM 2.5 and PM 10 Emissions By Dilution Sampling</RULE_TITLE>
        <ABSTRACT><![CDATA[This regulation describes the performance specifications and procedures for the measurement of particulate matter with an aerodynamic size cut of both 10 microns and 2.5 microns using a dilution air technique to cause the formation of condensable particulate matter. States which are in non-attainment to the national ambient air quality standards may need to test with this method to determine what contribution specific sources cause to the particulate matter burden. The use of dilution sampling was recommended by EPAs Science Advisory Board. They believe that the dilution process simulates the formation process that occurs for particles in the ambient air. A cyclonic separator is used to separate the particulate matter into size cuts at 10 and 2.5 microns. The sample gas is then diluted and the condensable particles are formed and removed by filtration. These procedures are somewhat more complicated and costly but provide lower potential for artifact formation. Testing will be performed by the large sources electric utilities, municipal incinerators, cement manufacturing, etc., in areas which do not meet the ambient air standards of the national ambient air quality standards.]]></ABSTRACT>
        <PRIORITY_CATEGORY>Substantive, Nonsignificant</PRIORITY_CATEGORY>
        <RIN_STATUS>Previously Published in The Unified Agenda</RIN_STATUS>
        <RULE_STAGE>Long-Term Actions</RULE_STAGE>
        <MAJOR>No</MAJOR>
        <UNFUNDED_MANDATE_LIST>
            <UNFUNDED_MANDATE>No</UNFUNDED_MANDATE>
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        <CFR_LIST>
            <CFR>Not Yet Determined</CFR>
        </CFR_LIST>
        <LEGAL_AUTHORITY_LIST>
            <LEGAL_AUTHORITY>Not Yet Determined</LEGAL_AUTHORITY>
        </LEGAL_AUTHORITY_LIST>
        <LEGAL_DLINE_LIST/>
        <RPLAN_ENTRY>No</RPLAN_ENTRY>
        <TIMETABLE_LIST>
            <TIMETABLE>
                <TTBL_ACTION>NPRM</TTBL_ACTION>
                <TTBL_DATE>07/00/2010</TTBL_DATE>
            </TIMETABLE>
        </TIMETABLE_LIST>
        <ADDITIONAL_INFO>SAN No. 5155</ADDITIONAL_INFO>
        <RFA_REQUIRED>No</RFA_REQUIRED>
        <SMALL_ENTITY_LIST>
            <SMALL_ENTITY>No</SMALL_ENTITY>
        </SMALL_ENTITY_LIST>
        <GOVT_LEVEL_LIST>
            <GOVT_LEVEL>None</GOVT_LEVEL>
        </GOVT_LEVEL_LIST>
        <FEDERALISM>No</FEDERALISM>
        <ENERGY_AFFECTED>No</ENERGY_AFFECTED>
        <PRINT_PAPER>No</PRINT_PAPER>
        <INTERNATIONAL_INTEREST>No</INTERNATIONAL_INTEREST>
        <AGENCY_CONTACT_LIST>
            <CONTACT>
                <FIRST_NAME>Jason</FIRST_NAME>
                <LAST_NAME>Dewees</LAST_NAME>
                <AGENCY>
                    <CODE>2060</CODE>
                    <NAME>Office of Air and Radiation</NAME>
                    <ACRONYM>OAR</ACRONYM>
                </AGENCY>
                <PHONE>919 541-9724</PHONE>
                <FAX>919 541-0516</FAX>
                <EMAIL>dewees.jason@epa.gov</EMAIL>
                <MAILING_ADDRESS>
                    <STREET_ADDRESS>E143-02,</STREET_ADDRESS>
                    <CITY>Research Triangle Park</CITY>
                    <STATE>NC</STATE>
                    <ZIP>27711</ZIP>
                </MAILING_ADDRESS>
            </CONTACT>
            <CONTACT>
                <FIRST_NAME>Candace</FIRST_NAME>
                <LAST_NAME>Sorrell</LAST_NAME>
                <AGENCY>
                    <CODE>2060</CODE>
                    <NAME>Office of Air and Radiation</NAME>
                    <ACRONYM>OAR</ACRONYM>
                </AGENCY>
                <PHONE>919 541-1064</PHONE>
                <FAX>919 541-0516</FAX>
                <EMAIL>sorrell.candace@epa.gov</EMAIL>
                <MAILING_ADDRESS>
                    <STREET_ADDRESS>109 T.W. Alexander Drive, Mail Code E143-02,</STREET_ADDRESS>
                    <CITY>Research Triangle Park</CITY>
                    <STATE>NC</STATE>
                    <ZIP>27711</ZIP>
                </MAILING_ADDRESS>
            </CONTACT>
        </AGENCY_CONTACT_LIST>
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