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Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission Austin Texas Interoffice From: Bruce Broberg, P.E., Chief Data Analysis Section To: Jim Gise, Director Air Quality Data Analysis Date: April 23, 1985, Updated August 29, 1994 Subject: Evaluation of Ambient Monitoring for PSD Permits The ambient monitoring requirements for PSD permits can be rather complicated. Monitoring does not have to be submitted in all cases. In some instances, data from a monitor that is nearby may be used. For other cases, monitoring must be conducted at the site of the proposed facility. The latter requirement can cause delays in permits. However, if monitoring is not submitted, there is a risk of locating a facility in an area where the National Ambient Air Quality Standard is being exceeded. Both of these scenarios have happened in the recent past. I propose the Quality Assurance Section, Monitoring Operations Division take over the review for the ambient monitoring requirements for PSD permits. We have the expertise in monitor siting, data analysis and knowledge of the monitoring data available throughout the state. By taking over this function, a more thorough and consistent evaluation of PSD monitoring requirements may be conducted. I have discussed this proposal with Lawrence Pewitt, P.E. He agreed it would be advantageous for the Quality Assurance Section, Monitoring Operations Division to evaluate the Monitoring Section of the PSD permits.