ASTM D7036-12
(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 (i.e., 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 has been considered when elaborating this Practice. Several, but not all, statements of this Practice are consistent with ISO 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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Designation: D7036 − 12
StandardPractice 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 relative accuracy and QA/QC auditing of continuous monitor-
ing systems. This definition excludes fuel sampling, visible
1.1 This Practice specifies the general requirements for the
emission evaluations, and daily operation and maintenance of
competence to carry out sampling and analysis for air emis-
continuous monitoring systems.
sions tests of stationary sources. It covers testing and calibra-
tion performed using standard methods, non-standard methods
3.1.2 air emission testing body (AETB)—a company or
and methods developed by the AETB.
other entity that conducts Air Emission Testing.
1.2 This Practice is applicable to all bodies engaged in air
3.1.3 approved test protocol—a statement, approved by the
emission testing regardless of the number of personnel or the
relevant regulatory authority or other receiving party, of the
scope of testing activities. When anAETB does not undertake
objectives of a specific test program and the test methods (and
one or more of the activities covered by the Practice such as
deviations) to be used to achieve those objectives. Also
developing test methods, the requirements of those clauses do
referred to as “sampling plan” or “test plan.”
not apply.
3.1.4 competence—for an AETB, competence is the ability
1.3 The notes given provide clarification of text, examples,
to consistently produce acceptable data of known and docu-
and guidance. The notes do not contain requirements and do
mented quality. An AETB shall be considered competent if it
not form an integral part of this Practice.
has in place and continually operates under a Quality System
NOTE 1—ISO/IEC 17025 has been considered when elaborating this
meeting the requirements of this Practice.
Practice. Several, but not all, statements of this Practice are consistent
with ISO 17025:2005.
3.1.5 external qualification exam—a Qualification Exam
NOTE 2—This Practice is a specification for competence. It does not
meeting the requirements of 6.2.3.6 and administered by an
address accreditation or any activities specific to accreditation such as
Independent Proctor. In addition, an External Qualification
on-site inspections/audits by external assessors or proficiency testing.
Exam must be: (1) approved with regard to content and format
by a Qualification Exam Provider. This test will be adminis-
2. Referenced Documents
tered in accordance with rules established by the Provider; and
2.1 Referenced Standards:
(2) administered and scored by an Independent Proctor.
NCSL RP-1 Establishment and Adjustment of Calibration
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3.1.6 independent proctor—a person not employed by or
Intervals
associated with the AETB who oversees the administration of
ISO 17025 General Requirements for the Competence of
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the External Qualification Exam according to the the rules
Testing and Calibration Laboratories
established by the qualification exam provider.
3. Terminology
3.1.7 internal qualification exam—a Qualification Exam
3.1 Definitions: meeting the requirements of 6.2.3.4 and administered by the
AETB.
3.1.1 air emission testing—the direct testing of emissions to
the atmosphere from stationary sources by sampling,
3.1.8 known and documented quality—for the purposes of
measurement, and analysis including determination of the
this Practice, data will be of known and documented quality if
collected under a Quality System meeting the requirements of
this Practice (including adherence to approved test protocols
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This Practice is under the jurisdiction ofASTM Committee D22 on Air Quality
and deviations).
and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee D22.03 on Ambient Atmospheres
and Source Emissions.
3.1.9 performance data—data generated and/or collected by
Current edition approved Oct. 1, 2012. Published November 2012. Originally
the AETB indicating conformance with customer and regula-
approved in 2004. Last previous edition approved in 2011 as D7036 - 04 (2011).
DOI:10.1520/D7036-12.
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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 practicePractice 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 practicePractice 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 practicePractice 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.Practice.
NOTE 1—ISO/IEC 17025 has been considered when elaborating this practice. It is to be noted that at the time of approval of this practice ISO/IEC
17025 was under revision. Practice. Several, but not all, statements of this practicePractice are consistent with ISO/IEC 17025:1999.ISO 17025:2005.
NOTE 2—This practicePractice 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 Referenced Standards:
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NCSL RP-1 Establishment and Adjustment of Calibration Intervals
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ISO/IECISO 17025 General Requirements for the Competence of Testing and Calibration Laboratories
3. Terminology
3.1 Definitions:
3.1.1 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.
3.1.2 air emission testing body (AETB)—a company or other entity that conducts Air Emission Testing.
3.1.3 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.”
3.1.4 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 systemQuality System
meeting the requirements of this practice.Practice.
3.1.5 external qualification exam—a qualification examQualification Exam meeting the requirements of 8.3.56.2.3.6 and
administered by an independent proctor.Independent Proctor. In addition, an external qualification examExternal Qualification
Exam must be: (1) approved with regard to content and format by a qualification exam provider.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.Independent Proctor.
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This practicePractice 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 Jan. 15, 2011Oct. 1, 2012. Published March 2011November 2012. Originally approved in 2004. Last previous edition approved in 20042011 as
D7036 - 04.D7036 - 04 (2011). DOI:10.1520/D7036-04R11.DOI:10.1520/D7036-12.
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3.1.6 independent proctor—a person not employed by or associated with the AETB who oversees the administration of the
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