Tasks

The project is organized into four tasks:

  • Task 1, Data Synthesis and Gap Analysis: The purposes of this task are to: (1) identify, compile, and synthesize existing CH4 emission factor and activity factor data for the source categories listed in the table on the home page: (2) critically review the quality and representativeness of the existing data; (3) recommend and prioritize emission source characteristics for new data collection efforts under Task 3.
     
    Task 1 Report 3/31/09

    Spreadsheet Task 1 3/31/09 (zipped)
     

  • Task 2, Technical Plan Development: The purpose of this task is to develop technical work plans and detailed cost estimates for conducting data collection and measurement studies aimed at filling the emission data gaps identified in Task 1. In doing so, we will consider the range of potential activity data metrics that could be used for updating default emission factors and gather preliminary data on relevant metrics to ensure that all the major subgroups of equipment or processes are taken into account.
     
    Project Quality Assurance Project Plan

    Gas Processing 2nd Draft QAPP 3/31/09

     

  • Task 3, Measurements and Analysis: The purposes of this task are to: (1) execute the technical plans developed in Task 2, contingent on authorization by EPA; and (2) analyze the resulting data to develop new default emission factors and uncertainty estimates for the measured sources.
     

  • Task 4, Reporting and Dissemination: The purpose of this task is to report on the default emission factors developed in Tasks 1 and 3 of this study, including the methods used in the process. Reporting and communication with stakeholders will be integrated into all of the tasks and a final reporting will disseminate project results.

Objectives

This quality assurance project plan will focus on the project’s four tasks:

Task 1. Data Synthesis and Gap Analysis
Task 2. Technical Plan Development
Task 3. Measurements and Analysis
Task 4. Reporting and Dissemination

These tasks will include a critical review and gap analysis of existing emission factors, technical protocols, equipment-specific measurement plan updates to the quality assurance plans, reports on updated default emission factors for the source categories identified in the RFP, and a series of meetings and presentations designed to incorporate stakeholder input into the data collection and reporting process.
 
Quality Assurance Project Plan
 

 

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