ASTM D7036-16
(Practice)Standard Practice for Competence of Air Emission Testing Bodies
Standard Practice for Competence of Air Emission Testing Bodies
SIGNIFICANCE AND USE
4.1 This Practice establishes general criteria for a Quality System that, when followed, helps ensure consistently acceptable data quality from an AETB. The relevant criteria contained in this Practice shall be addressed in the AETB’s Quality Manual, which shall contain or refer to additional specific criteria and requirements where relevant and necessary. The Quality Manual and its implementation (including test protocols, reports, and personnel testing) shall provide the sole basis for determining the conformance of the AETB with this standard.
Note 3: This Practice assesses the overall ability of an AETB to deliver data of known and documented quality on a consistent basis regardless of the test method used. There is no requirement to define a scope of testing. It is a requirement of this Practice that prior to performing a test method for the first time, the AETB has in place resources, training, and QA/QC consistent with this Practice to insure data of acceptable quality are produced.
4.2 This Practice is for use by AETBs in developing the quality, administrative, and technical systems that govern their operations. Clients, regulatory authorities, and accreditation bodies may also use it in confirming or recognizing the competency of AETBs.
Note 4: This Practice is performance-based; that is, it focuses on the actual performance (in other words, consistent generation of data of known and documented quality) of the AETB rather than on an extensive collection of prescriptive criteria that may or may not be relevant to a particular AETB. It also focuses on the education and qualifications of the individual tester.
Note 5: There has been an effort in the development of this Practice to keep the paperwork and administrative burdens on affected AETBs to the minimum required for an effective program.
SCOPE
1.1 This Practice specifies the general requirements for the competence to carry out sampling and analysis for air emissions tests of stationary sources. It covers testing and calibration performed using standard methods, non-standard methods and methods developed by the AETB.
1.2 This Practice is applicable to all bodies engaged in air emission testing regardless of the number of personnel or the scope of testing activities. When an AETB does not undertake one or more of the activities covered by the Practice such as developing test methods, the requirements of those clauses do not apply.
1.3 The notes given provide clarification of text, examples, and guidance. The notes do not contain requirements and do not form an integral part of this Practice.
Note 1: ISO/IEC 17025:2005 has been considered when elaborating this Practice. Several, but not all, statements of this Practice are consistent with ISO/IEC 17025:2005.
Note 2: This Practice is a specification for competence. It does not address accreditation or any activities specific to accreditation such as on-site inspections/audits by external assessors or proficiency testing.
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This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization established in the Decision on Principles for the
Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
Designation: D7036 − 16
Standard Practice for
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Competence of Air Emission Testing Bodies
This standard is issued under the fixed designation D7036; the number immediately following the designation indicates the year of
original adoption or, in the case of revision, the year of last revision. A number in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval. A
superscript epsilon (´) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
1. Scope ISO/IEC 17025:2005 General Requirements for the Compe-
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tence of Testing and Calibration Laboratories
1.1 This Practice specifies the general requirements for the
competence to carry out sampling and analysis for air emis-
3. Terminology
sions tests of stationary sources. It covers testing and calibra-
tion performed using standard methods, non-standard methods 3.1 For air quality and other terms not defined here in,
and methods developed by the AETB. please refer to ASTM D1356-15 Standard Terminology Relat-
ing to Sampling and Analysis of Atmospheres.
1.2 This Practice is applicable to all bodies engaged in air
emission testing regardless of the number of personnel or the 3.2 Terms Specific to this Standard:
scope of testing activities. When an AETB does not undertake 3.2.1 air emission testing—the direct testing of emissions to
one or more of the activities covered by the Practice such as the atmosphere from stationary sources by sampling,
developing test methods, the requirements of those clauses do measurement, and analysis including determination of the
not apply. relative accuracy and QA/QC auditing of continuous monitor-
ing systems. This definition excludes fuel sampling, visible
1.3 The notes given provide clarification of text, examples,
emission evaluations, and daily operation and maintenance of
and guidance. The notes do not contain requirements and do
continuous monitoring systems.
not form an integral part of this Practice.
NOTE 1—ISO/IEC 17025:2005 has been considered when elaborating 3.2.2 air emission testing body (AETB)—a company or
this Practice. Several, but not all, statements of this Practice are consistent
other entity that conducts Air Emission Testing.
with ISO/IEC 17025:2005.
3.2.3 approved test protocol—a statement, approved by the
NOTE 2—This Practice is a specification for competence. It does not
address accreditation or any activities specific to accreditation such as relevant regulatory authority or other receiving party, of the
on-site inspections/audits by external assessors or proficiency testing.
objectives of a specific test program and the test methods (and
deviations) to be used to achieve those objectives. Also
1.4 This international standard was developed in accor-
dance with internationally recognized principles on standard- referred to as “sampling plan” or “test plan.”
ization established in the Decision on Principles for the
3.2.4 competence—for an AETB, competence is the ability
Development of International Standards, Guides and Recom-
to consistently produce acceptable data of known and docu-
mendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical
mented quality. An AETB shall be considered competent if it
Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
has in place and continually operates under a Quality System
meeting the requirements of this Practice.
2. Referenced Documents
3.2.5 contract—any oral or written agreement between an
2.1 ASTM Standards:
AETB and a customer to provide services to that customer.
D1356 Terminology Relating to Sampling and Analysis of
3.2.6 external qualification exam—a Qualification Exam
Atmospheres
meeting the requirements of 6.2.3.4 and administered by an
2.2 Other Documents
Independent Proctor. In addition, an External Qualification
NCSL RP-1 Establishment and Adjustment of Calibration
Exam must be: (1) approved with regard to content and format
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Intervals
by a Qualification Exam Provider. This test will be adminis-
tered in accordance with rules established by the Provider; and
(2) administered and scored by an Independent Proctor.
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This Practice is under the jurisdiction ofASTM Committee D22 on Air Quality
3.2.7 independent proctor—a person not employed by or
and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee D22.03 on Ambient Atmospheres
associated with the AETB who oversees the administration of
and Source Emissions.
Current edition approved June 1, 2016. Published June 2016. Originally
approved in 2004. Last previous edition approved in 2012 as D7036 – 12.
DOI:10.1520/D7036-16.
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Designation: D7036 − 12 D7036 − 16
Standard Practice for
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Competence of Air Emission Testing Bodies
This standard is issued under the fixed designation D7036; the number immediately following the designation indicates the year of
original adoption or, in the case of revision, the year of last revision. A number in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval. A
superscript epsilon (´) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
1. Scope
1.1 This Practice specifies the general requirements for the competence to carry out sampling and analysis for air emissions tests
of stationary sources. It covers testing and calibration performed using standard methods, non-standard methods and methods
developed by the AETB.
1.2 This Practice is applicable to all bodies engaged in air emission testing regardless of the number of personnel or the scope
of testing activities. When an AETB does not undertake one or more of the activities covered by the Practice such as developing
test methods, the requirements of those clauses do not apply.
1.3 The notes given provide clarification of text, examples, and guidance. The notes do not contain requirements and do not
form an integral part of this Practice.
NOTE 1—ISO/IEC 1702517025:2005 has been considered when elaborating this Practice. Several, but not all, statements of this Practice are consistent
with ISOISO/IEC 17025:2005.
NOTE 2—This Practice is a specification for competence. It does not address accreditation or any activities specific to accreditation such as on-site
inspections/audits by external assessors or proficiency testing.
2. Referenced Documents
2.1 ASTM Standards:
D1356 Terminology Relating to Sampling and Analysis of Atmospheres
2.2 Referenced Standards:Other Documents
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NCSL RP-1 Establishment and Adjustment of Calibration Intervals
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ISO 17025ISO/IEC 17025:2005 General Requirements for the Competence of Testing and Calibration Laboratories
3. Terminology
3.1 For air quality and other terms not defined here in, please refer to ASTM D1356-15 Standard Terminology Relating to
Sampling and Analysis of Atmospheres.
3.2 Definitions:Terms Specific to this Standard:
3.2.1 air emission testing—the direct testing of emissions to the atmosphere from stationary sources by sampling, measurement,
and analysis including determination of the relative accuracy and QA/QC auditing of continuous monitoring systems. This
definition excludes fuel sampling, visible emission evaluations, and daily operation and maintenance of continuous monitoring
systems.
3.2.2 air emission testing body (AETB)—a company or other entity that conducts Air Emission Testing.
3.2.3 approved test protocol—a statement, approved by the relevant regulatory authority or other receiving party, of the
objectives of a specific test program and the test methods (and deviations) to be used to achieve those objectives. Also referred
to as “sampling plan” or “test plan.”
3.2.4 competence—for an AETB, competence is the ability to consistently produce acceptable data of known and documented
quality. An AETB shall be considered competent if it has in place and continually operates under a Quality System meeting the
requirements of this Practice.
3.2.5 contract—any oral or written agreement between an AETB and a customer to provide services to that customer.
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This Practice is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee D22 on Air Quality and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee D22.03 on Ambient Atmospheres and
Source Emissions.
Current edition approved Oct. 1, 2012June 1, 2016. Published November 2012June 2016. Originally approved in 2004. Last previous edition approved in 20112012 as
D7036 - 04 (2011).D7036 – 12. DOI:10.1520/D7036-12.DOI:10.1520/D7036-16.
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3.2.6 external qualification exam—a Qualification Exam meeting the requirements of 6.2.3.66.2.3.4 and administered by an
Independent Proctor. In addition, an External Qualification Exam must be: (1) approved with regard to content and format by a
Qualification Exam Provider. This test will be administered in accordance with rules established by the Provider; and (2)
administered and scored by an Independent Proctor.
3.2.7 independe
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