Analytical Methods
Guidelines and Format for Methods to be Proposed at 40 CFR Part 136 or Part 141
The "Guidelines and Format for Methods to be Proposed at 40 CFR part 136 or part 141" (the "Method Guidelines and Format") have been prepared to promote consistency among analytical methods and to streamline the method promulgation process. The elements given in these Method Guidelines and Format are mandatory for all methods proposed at 40 CFR part 136 or 141. This document is presented in four sections that describe standard elements that must be included in the method, required method format, conventions to be used when preparing the method, and required method content.
The Guidelines and Format for Methods to be Proposed at 40 CFR Part 136 or Part 141
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