Guidelines Establishing Test Procedures for the Analysis of Pollutants; Measurement of Mercury in Water; Revisions to EPA Method 1631
other · Rule · Published 2002-10-29 · Effective 2002-11-23 · 67 FR 65876
Document
Document number
02-27136
Federal Register citation
67 FR 65876
CFR reference
40 CFR 136
Type
Rule
Action
Final rule.
Category
other
Publication date
2002-10-29
Effective date
2002-11-23
EPA docket
FRL-7390-6
Abstract
This action approves EPA Method 1631, Revision E: Mercury in Water by Oxidation, Purge and Trap, and Cold Vapor Atomic Fluorescence Spectrometry (Method 1631E) for determination of mercury in aqueous samples. Today's rule replaces the currently approved version of Method 1631 and includes revisions that address stakeholder concerns. EPA Method 1631E clarifies quality control and sample handling requirements and allows flexibility to incorporate additional available technologies. This rule also amends the requirements regarding preservation, storage, and holding time for low level mercury samples.