CHAPTER 29
QUALIFICATION IN VISUAL DETERMINATION OF THE OPACITY OF EMISSIONS
[Prior to 7/1/83, DEQ Ch 11]
[Prior to 12/3/86, Water, Air and Waste Management[900]]
567—29.1(455B) Methodology and qualified observer. The federal method for visual determination of opacity of emissions and requirements for qualified observers as defined in Method 9, 40 CFR Part 60 Appendix A as amended through March 12, 1996, is adopted by reference.
To qualify as an observer a candidate must, after meeting the requirements established in Method 9, 40 CFR Part 60 Appendix A, have on record with the department a minimum of 250 readings of black plumes and 250 readings of white plumes, taken at approved smokereading courses.
This rule is intended to implement Iowa Code chapter 455B.
[Filed 12/11/73]
[Filed emergency 6/3/83—published 6/22/83, effective 7/1/83]
[Filed emergency 11/14/86—published 12/3/86, effective 12/3/86]
[Filed 12/30/92, Notice 9/16/92—published 1/20/93, effective 2/24/93]
[Filed 4/19/96, Notice 1/17/96—published 5/8/96, effective 6/12/96]
[Filed 3/19/98, Notice 1/14/98—published 4/8/98, effective 5/13/98]