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The air we breathe in the lower atmosphere is not primarily composed of oxygen. Instead it contains 78% nitrogen, 21% oxygen and less than 1% gases like argon and carbon dioxide.

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The Air District invites you to join us on Thursday, July 11th for a day-long panel discussion on the latest in air monitoring. Experts from around the state and nation will discuss how new approaches to air monitoring can be used to better inform communities that live adjacent to industrial areas.
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Air Monitoring Panel Notice
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Report on Monitoring Capabilities 
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Source Test

The Source Test program provides the Bay Area Air Quality Management District with the expertise and equipment to determine the type and quantity of pollutants emitted from sources by sampling the effluent stream. Quantification of pollutant emissions allows the Air District to determine if a source is in compliance with environmental regulations and to issue a Notice of Violation, if necessary.

The primary functions of the Source Test program are to:

  1. Conduct analytical source tests.
  2. Conduct performance audits on Continuous Emissions Monitoring (CEM) and Predictive Emissions Monitoring (PEM) systems.
  3. Review and determine acceptability of third-party source tests.
  4. Research and develop new analytical source test procedures.
  5. Produce source test data based engineering studies in order to:
    • Determine compliance status for specific source categories.
    • Determine whether to issue Permits to Operate.
    • Update the emissions inventory.
    • Determine actual abatement control effectiveness.
    • Provide data and technical assistance for District studies.
    • Develop applicable standards for new or revised regulations. 

Program Assignments and Contact Information

Continuous Emission Monitoring Systems (CEM & PEM)

WILLIAM “BILL” HAMMEL
Senior AQ Engineer
415-749-4605

Gasoline Vapor Recovery: GDF, Marine Loading and Terminals

MARCO HERNANDEZ
Senior AQ Engineer
415-749-5112

Particulate, Metals, Wet Chemistry Testing

BRADLEY “BRAD” KINO
AQ Engineer
415-749-5140

Volatile Organic Compounds: Coatings, Solvents, Dry Cleaning

ELAINE KO
AQ Engineer
415-749-4604

Outside Contractor Test Review (non-GDF Tests)

TIM UNDERWOOD
Principal AQ Engineer
415-749-4612

Gasoline Distribution Facilities, Gas Station Testing

HIROSHI DOI
Supervising AQ Technician
415-749-4603

General Information, Testing Questions

CHARLES “CHUCK” Mc CLURE
Supervising AQ Engineer
415-749-4608

ROBERT “BOB” BARTLEY
AQ Engineering Manager
415-749-4601

Links

Listing Of Tests Conducted At Title V & Synthetic Minor Facilities
Guidance Document For Notification Of Testing At Gasoline Dispensing Facilities 
Guidance Document For Installation Of Particulate Sampling Facilities
List Of Independent Testing Contractors

Last Updated: 3/20/2013