Guidelines and Format for Methods to Be Proposed at 40 CFR Part 136 or Part 141
Table of Contents
1.0 Elements
1.1 Cover Page
1.2 Title Page
1.3 Acknowlegments
1.4 Disclaimer
1.5 Table of contents
1.6 Tntroduction
1.7 Notice of performance-based method
1.8 Body of method
2.0 Format
2.1 Page numbering
2.2 Method identification
2.3 Method date
2.4 Font
2.5 Matgins
2.6 Justification
2.7 Line spacing
2.8 Method sections
2.9 Section headings and numbering
2.10 Indentation
2.11 Electronic submission
2.12 References
3.0 Conventions
3.1 Capitalization, italics, underlining, and boldface
3.2 Punctuation
3.3 Footnotes
3.4 Text note
3.5 Equations
3.6 Tables and Figures
3.7 Trademarks
3.8 Text references
3.9 Units, symbols, abbreviations and acronyms
3.10 Numerals
3.11 Significant digits
3.12 Order of magnitude
3.13 Rounding
4.0 Content
4.1 Scope and application
4.2 Summary of Method
4.3 Definitions
4.4 Interferences
4.5 Safety
4.6 Equipment and Supplies
4.7 Reagents and Standards
4.8 Sample Collection, Preservation and Storage
4.9 Quality Control
4.10 Calibration and Standardization
4.11 Procedure
4.12 Data Analysis and Calculations
4.13 Method Performance
4.14 Pollution Prevention
4.15 Waste Management
4.16 References
4.17 Tables, Diagrams, Flowcharts and Validation Data
4.18 Glossary
Appendices
Appendix A Standard Acronyms, Abbreviations and symbols
Appendix B Example of Method Format
"Mehotd 1664 : N-Hexane Extractable Material (HEM) and Silica Gel Treated N-Hexane,
Extractable Material (SGT-HEM) by Extraction and Gravimetry (Oil and Grease and Total Petroleum Hydrocarbons) "
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