Sample records for compliance performance testing

  1. 40 CFR 63.7187 - What performance tests and other compliance procedures must I use?

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2010 CFR

    2010-07-01

    ... 40 Protection of Environment 13 2010-07-01 2010-07-01 false What performance tests and other... Manufacturing Compliance Requirements § 63.7187 What performance tests and other compliance procedures must I use? (a) You must conduct each performance test in Table 1 to this subpart that applies to you as...

  2. 40 CFR 60.2110 - What operating limits must I meet and by when?

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2010 CFR

    2010-07-01

    ... during the most recent performance test demonstrating compliance with all applicable emission limitations... most recent performance test demonstrating compliance with all applicable emission limitations. (2... drop across the wet scrubber measured during the most recent performance test demonstrating compliance...

  3. 40 CFR 60.2110 - What operating limits must I meet and by when?

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2011 CFR

    2011-07-01

    ... during the most recent performance test demonstrating compliance with all applicable emission limitations... most recent performance test demonstrating compliance with all applicable emission limitations. (2... drop across the wet scrubber measured during the most recent performance test demonstrating compliance...

  4. 40 CFR 60.2110 - What operating limits must I meet and by when?

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2012 CFR

    2012-07-01

    ... during the most recent performance test demonstrating compliance with all applicable emission limitations... most recent performance test demonstrating compliance with all applicable emission limitations. (2... drop across the wet scrubber measured during the most recent performance test demonstrating compliance...

  5. 40 CFR 63.5991 - By what date must I conduct an initial compliance demonstration or performance test?

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2010 CFR

    2010-07-01

    ... compliance demonstration or performance test? 63.5991 Section 63.5991 Protection of Environment ENVIRONMENTAL... POLLUTANTS FOR SOURCE CATEGORIES National Emissions Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants: Rubber Tire... initial compliance demonstration or performance test? (a) If you have a new or reconstructed affected...

  6. 40 CFR 63.7940 - By what date must I conduct performance tests or other initial compliance demonstrations?

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2010 CFR

    2010-07-01

    ... compliance is not demonstrated using a performance test or design evaluation, you must demonstrate initial... performance tests or other initial compliance demonstrations? 63.7940 Section 63.7940 Protection of Environment ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY (CONTINUED) AIR PROGRAMS (CONTINUED) NATIONAL EMISSION STANDARDS...

  7. 40 CFR 63.2261 - By what date must I conduct performance tests or other initial compliance demonstrations?

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2013 CFR

    2013-07-01

    ... tests upon initial startup or no later than 180 calendar days after the compliance date that is... conduct initial compliance demonstrations that do not require performance tests upon initial startup or no...

  8. 40 CFR 63.5722 - How do I use the performance test data to demonstrate initial compliance?

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2011 CFR

    2011-07-01

    ... 40 Protection of Environment 12 2011-07-01 2009-07-01 true How do I use the performance test data... Manufacturing Demonstrating Compliance for Open Molding Operations Controlled by Add-on Control Devices § 63.5722 How do I use the performance test data to demonstrate initial compliance? Demonstrate initial...

  9. 40 CFR 63.5722 - How do I use the performance test data to demonstrate initial compliance?

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2010 CFR

    2010-07-01

    ... 40 Protection of Environment 12 2010-07-01 2010-07-01 true How do I use the performance test data... Manufacturing Demonstrating Compliance for Open Molding Operations Controlled by Add-on Control Devices § 63.5722 How do I use the performance test data to demonstrate initial compliance? Demonstrate initial...

  10. 40 CFR 63.5722 - How do I use the performance test data to demonstrate initial compliance?

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2014 CFR

    2014-07-01

    ... 40 Protection of Environment 13 2014-07-01 2014-07-01 false How do I use the performance test data... Boat Manufacturing Demonstrating Compliance for Open Molding Operations Controlled by Add-on Control Devices § 63.5722 How do I use the performance test data to demonstrate initial compliance? Demonstrate...

  11. 40 CFR 63.5722 - How do I use the performance test data to demonstrate initial compliance?

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2013 CFR

    2013-07-01

    ... 40 Protection of Environment 13 2013-07-01 2012-07-01 true How do I use the performance test data... Boat Manufacturing Demonstrating Compliance for Open Molding Operations Controlled by Add-on Control Devices § 63.5722 How do I use the performance test data to demonstrate initial compliance? Demonstrate...

  12. 40 CFR 63.5722 - How do I use the performance test data to demonstrate initial compliance?

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2012 CFR

    2012-07-01

    ... 40 Protection of Environment 13 2012-07-01 2012-07-01 false How do I use the performance test data... Boat Manufacturing Demonstrating Compliance for Open Molding Operations Controlled by Add-on Control Devices § 63.5722 How do I use the performance test data to demonstrate initial compliance? Demonstrate...

  13. 40 CFR 60.45c - Compliance and performance test methods and procedures for particulate matter.

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2011 CFR

    2011-07-01

    ... 40 Protection of Environment 6 2011-07-01 2011-07-01 false Compliance and performance test methods and procedures for particulate matter. 60.45c Section 60.45c Protection of Environment ENVIRONMENTAL... Compliance and performance test methods and procedures for particulate matter. (a) The owner or operator of...

  14. 40 CFR 60.46b - Compliance and performance test methods and procedures for particulate matter and nitrogen oxides.

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2011 CFR

    2011-07-01

    ... 40 Protection of Environment 6 2011-07-01 2011-07-01 false Compliance and performance test methods and procedures for particulate matter and nitrogen oxides. 60.46b Section 60.46b Protection of... Generating Units § 60.46b Compliance and performance test methods and procedures for particulate matter and...

  15. 40 CFR 63.6610 - By what date must I conduct the initial performance tests or other initial compliance...

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2010 CFR

    2010-07-01

    ... initial performance tests or other initial compliance demonstrations if I own or operate a stationary RICE... performance tests or other initial compliance demonstrations if I own or operate a stationary RICE with a site... stationary RICE with a site rating of more than 500 brake HP located at a major source of HAP emissions you...

  16. 40 CFR 63.6610 - By what date must I conduct the initial performance tests or other initial compliance...

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2011 CFR

    2011-07-01

    ... initial performance tests or other initial compliance demonstrations if I own or operate a stationary RICE... performance tests or other initial compliance demonstrations if I own or operate a stationary RICE with a site... stationary RICE with a site rating of more than 500 brake HP located at a major source of HAP emissions you...

  17. 40 CFR 60.723 - Performance tests and compliance provisions.

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2010 CFR

    2010-07-01

    ... PROGRAMS (CONTINUED) STANDARDS OF PERFORMANCE FOR NEW STATIONARY SOURCES Standards of Performance for Industrial Surface Coating: Surface Coating of Plastic Parts for Business Machines § 60.723 Performance tests... 40 Protection of Environment 6 2010-07-01 2010-07-01 false Performance tests and compliance...

  18. 40 CFR 60.723 - Performance tests and compliance provisions.

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2011 CFR

    2011-07-01

    ... PROGRAMS (CONTINUED) STANDARDS OF PERFORMANCE FOR NEW STATIONARY SOURCES Standards of Performance for Industrial Surface Coating: Surface Coating of Plastic Parts for Business Machines § 60.723 Performance tests... 40 Protection of Environment 6 2011-07-01 2011-07-01 false Performance tests and compliance...

  19. 40 CFR 63.2261 - By what date must I conduct performance tests or other initial compliance demonstrations?

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2011 CFR

    2011-07-01

    ... initial startup or no later than 180 calendar days after the compliance date that is specified for your... compliance demonstrations that do not require performance tests upon initial startup or no later than 30...

  20. 40 CFR 63.2261 - By what date must I conduct performance tests or other initial compliance demonstrations?

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2010 CFR

    2010-07-01

    ... initial startup or no later than 180 calendar days after the compliance date that is specified for your... compliance demonstrations that do not require performance tests upon initial startup or no later than 30...

  1. 40 CFR 63.2261 - By what date must I conduct performance tests or other initial compliance demonstrations?

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2014 CFR

    2014-07-01

    ... conduct performance tests upon initial startup or no later than 180 calendar days after the compliance... initial startup or no later than 30 calendar days after the compliance date that is specified for your...

  2. 40 CFR 63.2261 - By what date must I conduct performance tests or other initial compliance demonstrations?

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2012 CFR

    2012-07-01

    ... conduct performance tests upon initial startup or no later than 180 calendar days after the compliance... initial startup or no later than 30 calendar days after the compliance date that is specified for your...

  3. Pathology consultation on urine compliance testing and drug abuse screening.

    PubMed

    Ward, Michael B; Hackenmueller, Sarah A; Strathmann, Frederick G

    2014-11-01

    Compliance testing in pain management requires a distinct approach compared with classic clinical toxicology testing. Differences in the patient populations and clinical expectations require modifications to established reporting cutoffs, assay performance expectations, and critical review of how best to apply the available testing methods. Although other approaches to testing are emerging, immunoassay screening followed by mass spectrometry confirmation remains the most common testing workflow for pain management compliance and drug abuse testing. A case-based approach was used to illustrate the complexities inherent to and uniqueness of pain management compliance testing for both clinicians and laboratories. A basic understanding of the inherent strengths and weaknesses of immunoassays and mass spectrometry provides the clinician a better understanding of how best to approach pain management compliance testing. Pain management compliance testing is a textbook example of an emerging field requiring open communication between physician and performing laboratory to fully optimize patient care. Copyright© by the American Society for Clinical Pathology.

  4. 40 CFR 60.255 - Performance tests and other compliance requirements.

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2012 CFR

    2012-07-01

    ... Preparation and Processing Plants § 60.255 Performance tests and other compliance requirements. (a) An owner... within a 60-minute period of) PM performance tests. (c) If any affected coal processing and conveying...) when the coal preparation and processing plant is in operation. Each observation must be recorded as...

  5. 40 CFR 60.255 - Performance tests and other compliance requirements.

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2014 CFR

    2014-07-01

    ... Preparation and Processing Plants § 60.255 Performance tests and other compliance requirements. (a) An owner... within a 60-minute period of) PM performance tests. (c) If any affected coal processing and conveying...) when the coal preparation and processing plant is in operation. Each observation must be recorded as...

  6. 40 CFR 60.255 - Performance tests and other compliance requirements.

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2013 CFR

    2013-07-01

    ... Preparation and Processing Plants § 60.255 Performance tests and other compliance requirements. (a) An owner... within a 60-minute period of) PM performance tests. (c) If any affected coal processing and conveying...) when the coal preparation and processing plant is in operation. Each observation must be recorded as...

  7. 40 CFR 60.255 - Performance tests and other compliance requirements.

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2011 CFR

    2011-07-01

    ... Preparation and Processing Plants § 60.255 Performance tests and other compliance requirements. (a) An owner... within a 60-minute period of) PM performance tests. (c) If any affected coal processing and conveying...) when the coal preparation and processing plant is in operation. Each observation must be recorded as...

  8. 40 CFR 60.2695 - How are the performance test data used?

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2013 CFR

    2013-07-01

    ... PROGRAMS (CONTINUED) STANDARDS OF PERFORMANCE FOR NEW STATIONARY SOURCES Emissions Guidelines and Compliance Times for Commercial and Industrial Solid Waste Incineration Units Model Rule-Performance Testing.... [76 FR 15773, Mar. 21, 2011] Model Rule—Initial Compliance Requirements ...

  9. 40 CFR 60.2695 - How are the performance test data used?

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2014 CFR

    2014-07-01

    ... PROGRAMS (CONTINUED) STANDARDS OF PERFORMANCE FOR NEW STATIONARY SOURCES Emissions Guidelines and Compliance Times for Commercial and Industrial Solid Waste Incineration Units Model Rule-Performance Testing.... [76 FR 15773, Mar. 21, 2011] Model Rule—Initial Compliance Requirements ...

  10. 40 CFR 63.11602 - What are the performance test and compliance requirements for new and existing sources?

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2013 CFR

    2013-07-01

    ... compliance requirements for new and existing sources? 63.11602 Section 63.11602 Protection of Environment... Requirements § 63.11602 What are the performance test and compliance requirements for new and existing sources... compounds of cadmium, chromium, lead, or nickel to a process vessel or to the grinding and milling equipment...

  11. 40 CFR 63.11602 - What are the performance test and compliance requirements for new and existing sources?

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2012 CFR

    2012-07-01

    ... compliance requirements for new and existing sources? 63.11602 Section 63.11602 Protection of Environment... Requirements § 63.11602 What are the performance test and compliance requirements for new and existing sources... compounds of cadmium, chromium, lead, or nickel to a process vessel or to the grinding and milling equipment...

  12. 40 CFR 63.11602 - What are the performance test and compliance requirements for new and existing sources?

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2010 CFR

    2010-07-01

    ... compliance requirements for new and existing sources? 63.11602 Section 63.11602 Protection of Environment... Requirements § 63.11602 What are the performance test and compliance requirements for new and existing sources... compounds of cadmium, chromium, lead, or nickel to a process vessel or to the grinding and milling equipment...

  13. 40 CFR 63.11602 - What are the performance test and compliance requirements for new and existing sources?

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2014 CFR

    2014-07-01

    ... compliance requirements for new and existing sources? 63.11602 Section 63.11602 Protection of Environment... Requirements § 63.11602 What are the performance test and compliance requirements for new and existing sources... compounds of cadmium, chromium, lead, or nickel to a process vessel or to the grinding and milling equipment...

  14. 40 CFR 63.11602 - What are the performance test and compliance requirements for new and existing sources?

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2011 CFR

    2011-07-01

    ... compliance requirements for new and existing sources? 63.11602 Section 63.11602 Protection of Environment... Requirements § 63.11602 What are the performance test and compliance requirements for new and existing sources... compounds of cadmium, chromium, lead, or nickel to a process vessel or to the grinding and milling equipment...

  15. 40 CFR 60.44c - Compliance and performance test methods and procedures for sulfur dioxide.

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2011 CFR

    2011-07-01

    ... and procedures for sulfur dioxide. 60.44c Section 60.44c Protection of Environment ENVIRONMENTAL... Compliance and performance test methods and procedures for sulfur dioxide. (a) Except as provided in... operator seeks to demonstrate compliance with the fuel oil sulfur limits under § 60.42c based on shipment...

  16. 40 CFR 60.44c - Compliance and performance test methods and procedures for sulfur dioxide.

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2012 CFR

    2012-07-01

    ... and procedures for sulfur dioxide. 60.44c Section 60.44c Protection of Environment ENVIRONMENTAL... Compliance and performance test methods and procedures for sulfur dioxide. (a) Except as provided in... operator seeks to demonstrate compliance with the fuel oil sulfur limits under § 60.42c based on shipment...

  17. 40 CFR 60.44c - Compliance and performance test methods and procedures for sulfur dioxide.

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2014 CFR

    2014-07-01

    ... and procedures for sulfur dioxide. 60.44c Section 60.44c Protection of Environment ENVIRONMENTAL... Compliance and performance test methods and procedures for sulfur dioxide. (a) Except as provided in... operator seeks to demonstrate compliance with the fuel oil sulfur limits under § 60.42c based on shipment...

  18. 40 CFR 60.44c - Compliance and performance test methods and procedures for sulfur dioxide.

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2013 CFR

    2013-07-01

    ... and procedures for sulfur dioxide. 60.44c Section 60.44c Protection of Environment ENVIRONMENTAL... Compliance and performance test methods and procedures for sulfur dioxide. (a) Except as provided in... operator seeks to demonstrate compliance with the fuel oil sulfur limits under § 60.42c based on shipment...

  19. 40 CFR 60.493 - Performance test and compliance provisions.

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2010 CFR

    2010-07-01

    ... Beverage Can Surface Coating Industry § 60.493 Performance test and compliance provisions. (a) Section 60.8... operation Emission distribution Coater/flashoff (Se) Curing oven (Sh) Two-piece aluminum or steel can...

  20. The role of pouch compliance measurement in the management of pouch dysfunction.

    PubMed

    Maeda, Yasuko; Molina, María Elena; Norton, Christine; McLaughlin, Simon D; Vaizey, Carolynne J; Laurberg, Søren; Clark, Susan K

    2010-04-01

    Ileal pouch anal anastomosis is an established option for patients who require total proctocolectomy and restoration of bowel continuity. However, the functional results are not always good and low pouch compliance has been suggested as one possible cause. We aimed to review the results of pouch compliance tests over 11 years to assess whether measuring pouch compliance is a useful diagnostic tool to guide management of pouch dysfunction. The results of pouch compliance tests performed between 1996 and 2007 together with the details of symptoms, treatments and outcome were reviewed. One hundred and forty-one pouch compliance tests were performed. There was no difference in pouch compliance between those with overt pathology (pouchitis, pelvic sepsis or anastomotic stricture) and those with idiopathic pouch dysfunction. In this second group, there was no difference in pouch compliance between patients with and without each of the symptoms of increased defaecatory frequency, incontinence and evacuation difficulties. The results of the compliance testing did not influence the clinical decision making on idiopathic pouch dysfunction (p=0.77) nor diverted pouches (p=0.07). Measuring pouch compliance does not offer new information accounting for idiopathic pouch dysfunction and has little influence on the clinical management.

  1. 40 CFR 60.474 - Test methods and procedures.

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2014 CFR

    2014-07-01

    ... a finding concerning compliance with the mass standard for the blowing still. If the Administrator finds that the facility was in compliance with the mass standard during the performance test but failed... (CONTINUED) STANDARDS OF PERFORMANCE FOR NEW STATIONARY SOURCES Standards of Performance for Asphalt...

  2. 40 CFR 60.474 - Test methods and procedures.

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2013 CFR

    2013-07-01

    ... a finding concerning compliance with the mass standard for the blowing still. If the Administrator finds that the facility was in compliance with the mass standard during the performance test but failed... (CONTINUED) STANDARDS OF PERFORMANCE FOR NEW STATIONARY SOURCES Standards of Performance for Asphalt...

  3. 40 CFR 60.474 - Test methods and procedures.

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2012 CFR

    2012-07-01

    ... a finding concerning compliance with the mass standard for the blowing still. If the Administrator finds that the facility was in compliance with the mass standard during the performance test but failed... (CONTINUED) STANDARDS OF PERFORMANCE FOR NEW STATIONARY SOURCES Standards of Performance for Asphalt...

  4. 40 CFR 60.2725 - May I conduct a repeat performance test to establish new operating limits?

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2014 CFR

    2014-07-01

    ... PROTECTION AGENCY (CONTINUED) AIR PROGRAMS (CONTINUED) STANDARDS OF PERFORMANCE FOR NEW STATIONARY SOURCES Emissions Guidelines and Compliance Times for Commercial and Industrial Solid Waste Incineration Units Model... during any performance test used to demonstrate compliance. Model Rule—Monitoring ...

  5. 40 CFR 60.2725 - May I conduct a repeat performance test to establish new operating limits?

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2013 CFR

    2013-07-01

    ... PROTECTION AGENCY (CONTINUED) AIR PROGRAMS (CONTINUED) STANDARDS OF PERFORMANCE FOR NEW STATIONARY SOURCES Emissions Guidelines and Compliance Times for Commercial and Industrial Solid Waste Incineration Units Model... during any performance test used to demonstrate compliance. Model Rule—Monitoring ...

  6. 40 CFR 60.474 - Test methods and procedures.

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2010 CFR

    2010-07-01

    ... compliance with the mass standard for the blowing still. If the Administrator finds that the facility was in compliance with the mass standard during the performance test but failed to meet the zero opacity standard... (CONTINUED) STANDARDS OF PERFORMANCE FOR NEW STATIONARY SOURCES Standards of Performance for Asphalt...

  7. 40 CFR 60.474 - Test methods and procedures.

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2011 CFR

    2011-07-01

    ... compliance with the mass standard for the blowing still. If the Administrator finds that the facility was in compliance with the mass standard during the performance test but failed to meet the zero opacity standard... (CONTINUED) STANDARDS OF PERFORMANCE FOR NEW STATIONARY SOURCES Standards of Performance for Asphalt...

  8. 15 CFR 996.21 - Performance of compliance testing.

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2011 CFR

    2011-01-01

    ... CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS FOR NOAA HYDROGRAPHIC PRODUCTS AND SERVICES QUALITY ASSURANCE AND CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS FOR NOAA HYDROGRAPHIC PRODUCTS AND SERVICES Certification of a Hydrographic Product and Decertification. § 996.21 Performance of compliance testing. (a) NOAA and the applicant shall submit the applicant...

  9. 15 CFR 996.21 - Performance of compliance testing.

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2014 CFR

    2014-01-01

    ... CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS FOR NOAA HYDROGRAPHIC PRODUCTS AND SERVICES QUALITY ASSURANCE AND CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS FOR NOAA HYDROGRAPHIC PRODUCTS AND SERVICES Certification of a Hydrographic Product and Decertification. § 996.21 Performance of compliance testing. (a) NOAA and the applicant shall submit the applicant...

  10. 15 CFR 996.21 - Performance of compliance testing.

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2013 CFR

    2013-01-01

    ... CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS FOR NOAA HYDROGRAPHIC PRODUCTS AND SERVICES QUALITY ASSURANCE AND CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS FOR NOAA HYDROGRAPHIC PRODUCTS AND SERVICES Certification of a Hydrographic Product and Decertification. § 996.21 Performance of compliance testing. (a) NOAA and the applicant shall submit the applicant...

  11. 15 CFR 996.21 - Performance of compliance testing.

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2012 CFR

    2012-01-01

    ... CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS FOR NOAA HYDROGRAPHIC PRODUCTS AND SERVICES QUALITY ASSURANCE AND CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS FOR NOAA HYDROGRAPHIC PRODUCTS AND SERVICES Certification of a Hydrographic Product and Decertification. § 996.21 Performance of compliance testing. (a) NOAA and the applicant shall submit the applicant...

  12. 40 CFR 63.363 - Compliance and performance provisions.

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2010 CFR

    2010-07-01

    ... Ethylene Oxide Emissions Standards for Sterilization Facilities § 63.363 Compliance and performance... operating limit either: (i) The maximum ethylene glycol concentration using the procedures described in § 63... initial compliance test, analyze ethylene oxide concentration data from § 63.364(e) or a continuous...

  13. 40 CFR 63.563 - Compliance and performance testing.

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2010 CFR

    2010-07-01

    ... Standards for Marine Tank Vessel Loading Operations § 63.563 Compliance and performance testing. (a) The... indirectly, shall be secured closed during marine tank vessel loading operations either by using a car-seal... devices, sampling, and venting for maintenance. Marine tank vessel loading operations shall not be...

  14. 40 CFR 63.563 - Compliance and performance testing.

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2011 CFR

    2011-07-01

    ... Standards for Marine Tank Vessel Loading Operations § 63.563 Compliance and performance testing. (a) The... indirectly, shall be secured closed during marine tank vessel loading operations either by using a car-seal... devices, sampling, and venting for maintenance. Marine tank vessel loading operations shall not be...

  15. 40 CFR Table 2 to Subpart Cccc of... - Requirements for Performance Tests

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2012 CFR

    2012-07-01

    ... As stated in § 63.2161, if you demonstrate compliance by monitoring brew ethanol, you must comply with the requirements for performance tests in the following table: [Brew Ethanol Monitoring Only] For each fed-batch fermenter for which compliance is determined by monitoring brew ethanol concentration...

  16. 40 CFR Table 2 to Subpart Cccc of... - Requirements for Performance Tests

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2014 CFR

    2014-07-01

    ... As stated in § 63.2161, if you demonstrate compliance by monitoring brew ethanol, you must comply with the requirements for performance tests in the following table: [Brew Ethanol Monitoring Only] For each fed-batch fermenter for which compliance is determined by monitoring brew ethanol concentration...

  17. 40 CFR Table 2 to Subpart Cccc of... - Requirements for Performance Tests

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2013 CFR

    2013-07-01

    ... As stated in § 63.2161, if you demonstrate compliance by monitoring brew ethanol, you must comply with the requirements for performance tests in the following table: [Brew Ethanol Monitoring Only] For each fed-batch fermenter for which compliance is determined by monitoring brew ethanol concentration...

  18. 40 CFR 63.563 - Compliance and performance testing.

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2013 CFR

    2013-07-01

    ... marine tank vessel can document that repair is technically infeasible without cleaning and gas freeing or... Standards for Marine Tank Vessel Loading Operations § 63.563 Compliance and performance testing. (a) The... indirectly, shall be secured closed during marine tank vessel loading operations either by using a car-seal...

  19. 40 CFR 63.563 - Compliance and performance testing.

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2014 CFR

    2014-07-01

    ... marine tank vessel can document that repair is technically infeasible without cleaning and gas freeing or... Standards for Marine Tank Vessel Loading Operations § 63.563 Compliance and performance testing. (a) The... indirectly, shall be secured closed during marine tank vessel loading operations either by using a car-seal...

  20. 40 CFR 60.58b - Compliance and performance testing.

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2011 CFR

    2011-07-01

    ... is combusting fossil fuel or other nonmunicipal solid waste fuel, and no municipal solid waste is... performance compliance tests. (i) The fuel factor equation in Method 3B shall be used to determine the... monitoring particulate matter emissions discharged to the atmosphere and record the output of the system. The...

  1. 40 CFR 60.3023 - What operating limits must I meet and by when?

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2012 CFR

    2012-07-01

    ... measured during the most recent performance test demonstrating compliance with all applicable emission limitations. (ii) For batch units, maximum charge rate is the charge rate measured during the most recent... measured during the most recent performance test demonstrating compliance with the particulate matter...

  2. 40 CFR 60.3023 - What operating limits must I meet and by when?

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2013 CFR

    2013-07-01

    ... measured during the most recent performance test demonstrating compliance with all applicable emission limitations. (ii) For batch units, maximum charge rate is the charge rate measured during the most recent... measured during the most recent performance test demonstrating compliance with the particulate matter...

  3. 40 CFR 60.3023 - What operating limits must I meet and by when?

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2011 CFR

    2011-07-01

    ... measured during the most recent performance test demonstrating compliance with all applicable emission limitations. (ii) For batch units, maximum charge rate is the charge rate measured during the most recent... measured during the most recent performance test demonstrating compliance with the particulate matter...

  4. 40 CFR 60.2916 - What operating limits must I meet and by when?

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2012 CFR

    2012-07-01

    ... measured during the most recent performance test demonstrating compliance with all applicable emission limitations. (ii) For batch units, maximum charge rate is the charge rate measured during the most recent... measured during the most recent performance test demonstrating compliance with the particulate matter...

  5. 40 CFR 60.2916 - What operating limits must I meet and by when?

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2011 CFR

    2011-07-01

    ... measured during the most recent performance test demonstrating compliance with all applicable emission limitations. (ii) For batch units, maximum charge rate is the charge rate measured during the most recent... measured during the most recent performance test demonstrating compliance with the particulate matter...

  6. 40 CFR 60.2916 - What operating limits must I meet and by when?

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2010 CFR

    2010-07-01

    ... measured during the most recent performance test demonstrating compliance with all applicable emission limitations. (ii) For batch units, maximum charge rate is the charge rate measured during the most recent... measured during the most recent performance test demonstrating compliance with the particulate matter...

  7. 40 CFR 60.3023 - What operating limits must I meet and by when?

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2010 CFR

    2010-07-01

    ... measured during the most recent performance test demonstrating compliance with all applicable emission limitations. (ii) For batch units, maximum charge rate is the charge rate measured during the most recent... measured during the most recent performance test demonstrating compliance with the particulate matter...

  8. 40 CFR 60.3023 - What operating limits must I meet and by when?

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2014 CFR

    2014-07-01

    ... measured during the most recent performance test demonstrating compliance with all applicable emission limitations. (ii) For batch units, maximum charge rate is the charge rate measured during the most recent... measured during the most recent performance test demonstrating compliance with the particulate matter...

  9. 40 CFR Table 2 to Subpart Cccc of... - Requirements for Performance Tests

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2011 CFR

    2011-07-01

    ... stated in § 63.2161, if you demonstrate compliance by monitoring brew ethanol, you must comply with the requirements for performance tests in the following table: [Brew Ethanol Monitoring Only] For each fed-batch fermenter for which compliance is determined by monitoring brew ethanol concentration and calculating VOC...

  10. 40 CFR 60.2705 - By what date must I conduct the initial performance test?

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2013 CFR

    2013-07-01

    ...) AIR PROGRAMS (CONTINUED) STANDARDS OF PERFORMANCE FOR NEW STATIONARY SOURCES Emissions Guidelines and Compliance Times for Commercial and Industrial Solid Waste Incineration Units Model Rule-Initial Compliance...

  11. 40 CFR 60.2705 - By what date must I conduct the initial performance test?

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2014 CFR

    2014-07-01

    ...) AIR PROGRAMS (CONTINUED) STANDARDS OF PERFORMANCE FOR NEW STATIONARY SOURCES Emissions Guidelines and Compliance Times for Commercial and Industrial Solid Waste Incineration Units Model Rule-Initial Compliance...

  12. 40 CFR 63.9621 - What test methods and other procedures must I use to demonstrate initial compliance with the...

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2010 CFR

    2010-07-01

    ... must I use to demonstrate initial compliance with the emission limits for particulate matter? 63.9621... the emission limits for particulate matter? (a) You must conduct each performance test that applies to... source, you must determine compliance with the applicable emission limit for particulate matter in Table...

  13. 40 CFR 63.9621 - What test methods and other procedures must I use to demonstrate initial compliance with the...

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2011 CFR

    2011-07-01

    ... must I use to demonstrate initial compliance with the emission limits for particulate matter? 63.9621... the emission limits for particulate matter? (a) You must conduct each performance test that applies to... source, you must determine compliance with the applicable emission limit for particulate matter in Table...

  14. 40 CFR 63.1190 - How do I determine compliance?

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2010 CFR

    2010-07-01

    ... Methods § 63.1190 How do I determine compliance? (a) Using the results of the performance tests, you must... following equation to determine compliance with the CO and formaldehyde numerical emission limits: ER01JN99...

  15. 40 CFR 63.7320 - By what date must I conduct performance tests or other initial compliance demonstrations?

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2014 CFR

    2014-07-01

    ... Hazardous Air Pollutants for Coke Ovens: Pushing, Quenching, and Battery Stacks Initial Compliance... coke oven battery stack by the compliance date that is specified in § 63.7283. (c) For each work...

  16. 40 CFR 63.7320 - By what date must I conduct performance tests or other initial compliance demonstrations?

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2011 CFR

    2011-07-01

    ... Hazardous Air Pollutants for Coke Ovens: Pushing, Quenching, and Battery Stacks Initial Compliance... coke oven battery stack by the compliance date that is specified in § 63.7283. (c) For each work...

  17. 40 CFR 63.7320 - By what date must I conduct performance tests or other initial compliance demonstrations?

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2013 CFR

    2013-07-01

    ... Hazardous Air Pollutants for Coke Ovens: Pushing, Quenching, and Battery Stacks Initial Compliance... coke oven battery stack by the compliance date that is specified in § 63.7283. (c) For each work...

  18. 40 CFR 63.7320 - By what date must I conduct performance tests or other initial compliance demonstrations?

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2010 CFR

    2010-07-01

    ... Hazardous Air Pollutants for Coke Ovens: Pushing, Quenching, and Battery Stacks Initial Compliance... coke oven battery stack by the compliance date that is specified in § 63.7283. (c) For each work...

  19. 40 CFR 63.1348 - Compliance requirements.

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2014 CFR

    2014-07-01

    ... emissions standards and operating limits by using the test methods and procedures in §§ 63.1349 and 63.7... Emission Standards and Operating Limits § 63.1348 Compliance requirements. (a) Initial Performance Test... with the PM emissions standards by using the test methods and procedures in § 63.1349(b)(1). (2...

  20. 40 CFR 63.1348 - Compliance requirements.

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2013 CFR

    2013-07-01

    ... emissions standards and operating limits by using the test methods and procedures in §§ 63.1349 and 63.7... Emission Standards and Operating Limits § 63.1348 Compliance requirements. (a) Initial Performance Test... with the PM emissions standards by using the test methods and procedures in § 63.1349(b)(1). (2...

  1. 40 CFR 63.3960 - By what date must I conduct performance tests and other initial compliance demonstrations?

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2010 CFR

    2010-07-01

    ... compliance date specified in § 63.3883. For magnet wire coating operations you may, with approval, conduct a performance test of one representative magnet wire coating machine for each group of identical or very similar magnet wire coating machines. (2) You must develop and begin implementing the work practice plan required...

  2. Evaluation of the methodological quality of studies of the performance of diagnostic tests for bovine tuberculosis using QUADAS.

    PubMed

    Downs, Sara H; More, Simon J; Goodchild, Anthony V; Whelan, Adam O; Abernethy, Darrell A; Broughan, Jennifer M; Cameron, Angus; Cook, Alasdair J; Ricardo de la Rua-Domenech, R; Greiner, Matthias; Gunn, Jane; Nuñez-Garcia, Javier; Rhodes, Shelley; Rolfe, Simon; Sharp, Michael; Upton, Paul; Watson, Eamon; Welsh, Michael; Woolliams, John A; Clifton-Hadley, Richard S; Parry, Jessica E

    2018-05-01

    There has been little assessment of the methodological quality of studies measuring the performance (sensitivity and/or specificity) of diagnostic tests for animal diseases. In a systematic review, 190 studies of tests for bovine tuberculosis (bTB) in cattle (published 1934-2009) were assessed by at least one of 18 reviewers using the QUADAS (Quality Assessment of Diagnostic Accuracy Studies) checklist adapted for animal disease tests. VETQUADAS (VQ) included items measuring clarity in reporting (n = 3), internal validity (n = 9) and external validity (n = 2). A similar pattern for compliance was observed in studies of different diagnostic test types. Compliance significantly improved with year of publication for all items measuring clarity in reporting and external validity but only improved in four of the nine items measuring internal validity (p < 0.05). 107 references, of which 83 had performance data eligible for inclusion in a meta-analysis were reviewed by two reviewers. In these references, agreement between reviewers' responses was 71% for compliance, 32% for unsure and 29% for non-compliance. Mean compliance with reporting items was 2, 5.2 for internal validity and 1.5 for external validity. The index test result was described in sufficient detail in 80.1% of studies and was interpreted without knowledge of the reference standard test result in only 33.1%. Loss to follow-up was adequately explained in only 31.1% of studies. The prevalence of deficiencies observed may be due to inadequate reporting but may also reflect lack of attention to methodological issues that could bias the results of diagnostic test performance estimates. QUADAS was a useful tool for assessing and comparing the quality of studies measuring the performance of diagnostic tests but might be improved further by including explicit assessment of population sampling strategy. Crown Copyright © 2017. Published by Elsevier B.V. All rights reserved.

  3. Infrared Experiment on a Road Wheel During an FMVSS-109 Type Compliance Test

    DOT National Transportation Integrated Search

    1972-06-01

    The report outlines an experiment conducted at a compliance center to gain information on relating a tire's thermal performance during testing, to tire failure. To substantiate this correlation, the instrumentation used is described as well as the me...

  4. Multiple testing of food contact materials: a predictive algorithm for assessing the global migration from silicone moulds.

    PubMed

    Elskens, Marc; Vloeberghs, Daniel; Van Elsen, Liesbeth; Baeyens, Willy; Goeyens, Leo

    2012-09-15

    For reasons of food safety, packaging and food contact materials must be submitted to migration tests. Testing of silicone moulds is often very laborious, since three replicate tests are required to decide about their compliancy. This paper presents a general modelling framework to predict the sample's compliance or non-compliance using results of the first two migration tests. It compares the outcomes of models with multiple continuous predictors with a class of models involving latent and dummy variables. The model's prediction ability was tested using cross and external validations, i.e. model revalidation each time a new measurement set became available. At the overall migration limit of 10 mg dm(-2), the relative uncertainty on a prediction was estimated to be ~10%. Taking the default values for α and β equal to 0.05, the maximum value that can be predicted for sample compliance was therefore 7 mg dm(-2). Beyond this limit the risk for false compliant results increases significantly, and a third migration test should be performed. The result of this latter test defines the sample's compliance or non-compliance. Propositions for compliancy control inspired by the current dioxin control strategy are discussed. Copyright © 2012 Elsevier B.V. All rights reserved.

  5. 40 CFR 63.9913 - What test methods and other procedures must I use to demonstrate initial compliance with the...

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2011 CFR

    2011-07-01

    ... must I use to demonstrate initial compliance with the emission limits for particulate matter and PM10... compliance with the emission limits for particulate matter and PM10? (a) You must conduct each performance... determine compliance with the applicable emission limits for particulate matter in Table 1 to this subpart...

  6. 40 CFR 63.9913 - What test methods and other procedures must I use to demonstrate initial compliance with the...

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2010 CFR

    2010-07-01

    ... must I use to demonstrate initial compliance with the emission limits for particulate matter and PM10... compliance with the emission limits for particulate matter and PM10? (a) You must conduct each performance... determine compliance with the applicable emission limits for particulate matter in Table 1 to this subpart...

  7. 40 CFR 63.7 - Performance testing requirements.

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2010 CFR

    2010-07-01

    ... Performance testing requirements. (a) Applicability and performance test dates. (1) The applicability of this... or operator of the affected source must perform such tests within 180 days of the compliance date for... standard initially, the owner or operator shall conduct a second performance test within 3 years and 180...

  8. Evaluation of patient compliance, quality of life impact and cost-effectiveness of a "test in-train out" exercise-based rehabilitation program for patients with intermittent claudication.

    PubMed

    Malagoni, Anna Maria; Vagnoni, Emidia; Felisatti, Michele; Mandini, Simona; Heidari, Mahdi; Mascoli, Francesco; Basaglia, Nino; Manfredini, Roberto; Zamboni, Paolo; Manfredini, Fabio

    2011-01-01

    Patients with intermittent claudication (IC) could benefit from low-cost, effective rehabilitative programs. This retrospective study evaluates compliance, impact on Quality of Life (QoL) and cost-effectiveness of a hospital prescribed, at-home performed (Test-in/Train-out) rehabilitative program for patients with IC. Two-hundred and eighty-nine patients with IC (71 ± 10.1 years, M = 210) were enrolled for a 2-year period. Two daily 10-min home walking sessions at maximal asymptomatic speed were prescribed, with serial check-ups at the hospital. Compliance with the program was assessed by assigning a score of 1 (lowest compliance) to 4 (highest compliance). The SF-36 questionnaire and a constant-load treadmill test were used to evaluate QoL and Initial/Absolute Claudication Distance, respectively. Both direct and indirect costs of the program were considered for cost-effectiveness analysis. Two-hundred and fifty patients (70.5 ± 9.2 years, M = 191), at Fontaine's II-B stage (86%), were included in the study. No adverse events were reported. The average compliance score was 3.1. At discharge, both SF-36 domains and walking performance significantly increased (P < 0.0001). A total of 1,839 in-hospital check-ups (7.36 /patient) were performed. Direct and indirect costs represented 93% and 7% of the total costs, respectively. The average costs of a visit and of a therapy cycle were C68.93 and C507.20, respectively. The cost to walk an additional meter before stopping was C9.22. A Test-in/Train-out program provided favourable patient compliance, QoL impact and cost-effectiveness in patients with IC.

  9. 40 CFR 63.7110 - By what date must I conduct performance tests and other initial compliance demonstrations?

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2014 CFR

    2014-07-01

    ... Environment ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY (CONTINUED) AIR PROGRAMS (CONTINUED) NATIONAL EMISSION STANDARDS FOR HAZARDOUS AIR POLLUTANTS FOR SOURCE CATEGORIES (CONTINUED) National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants for Lime Manufacturing Plants Testing and Initial Compliance Requirements § 63.7110...

  10. 40 CFR 63.7110 - By what date must I conduct performance tests and other initial compliance demonstrations?

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2011 CFR

    2011-07-01

    ... Environment ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY (CONTINUED) AIR PROGRAMS (CONTINUED) NATIONAL EMISSION STANDARDS FOR HAZARDOUS AIR POLLUTANTS FOR SOURCE CATEGORIES (CONTINUED) National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants for Lime Manufacturing Plants Testing and Initial Compliance Requirements § 63.7110...

  11. 40 CFR 63.7110 - By what date must I conduct performance tests and other initial compliance demonstrations?

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2013 CFR

    2013-07-01

    ... Environment ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY (CONTINUED) AIR PROGRAMS (CONTINUED) NATIONAL EMISSION STANDARDS FOR HAZARDOUS AIR POLLUTANTS FOR SOURCE CATEGORIES (CONTINUED) National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants for Lime Manufacturing Plants Testing and Initial Compliance Requirements § 63.7110...

  12. 40 CFR 63.1348 - Compliance requirements.

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2011 CFR

    2011-07-01

    ... standards and operating limits by using the test methods and procedures in §§ 63.1349 and 63.7. (1) PM... initial compliance with the PM emissions standards by using the test methods and procedures in § 63.1349(b... standards by using the performance test methods and procedures in § 63.1349(b)(2). The maximum 6-minute...

  13. 40 CFR 63.1348 - Compliance requirements.

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2012 CFR

    2012-07-01

    ... standards and operating limits by using the test methods and procedures in §§ 63.1349 and 63.7. (1) PM... initial compliance with the PM emissions standards by using the test methods and procedures in § 63.1349(b... standards by using the performance test methods and procedures in § 63.1349(b)(2). The maximum 6-minute...

  14. Has compliance with CLIA requirements really improved quality in US clinical laboratories?

    PubMed

    Ehrmeyer, Sharon S; Laessig, Ronald H

    2004-08-02

    The Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments of 1988 (CLIA'88) mandate universal requirements for all U.S. clinical laboratory-testing sites. The intent of CLIA'88 is to ensure quality testing through a combination of minimum quality practices that incorporate total quality management concepts. These regulations do not contain established, objective indicators or measures to assess quality. However, there is an implicit assumption that compliance with traditionally accepted good laboratory practices--following manufacturers' directions, routinely analysing quality control materials, applying quality assurance principles, employing and assessing competent testing personnel, and participating in external quality assessment or proficiency testing (PT)--will result in improved test quality. The CLIA'88 regulations do include PT performance standards, which intentionally or unintentionally, define intra-laboratory performance. Passing PT has become a prime motivation for improving laboratory performance; it can also be used as an objective indicator to assess whether compliance to CLIA has improved intra-laboratory quality. Data from 1994 through 2002 indicate that the percentage of laboratories passing PT has increased. In addition to PT performance, subjective indicators of improved quality--frequency of inspection deficiencies, the number of government sanctions for non-compliance, and customer satisfaction--were evaluated. The results from these subjective indicators are more difficult to interpret but also seem to show improved quality in US clinical laboratories eleven years post-CLIA'88.

  15. Compliance crash testing of the Type 60K terminus.

    DOT National Transportation Integrated Search

    2008-12-01

    Crash testing for compliance with NCHRP Report 350 was performed on a Type 60K terminus. The Type 60K terminus was : comprised of Type 60K portable concrete barrier (TL-3 approved) anchored to Type 60 concrete barrier at one end but free at the : oth...

  16. 40 CFR 63.7110 - By what date must I conduct performance tests and other initial compliance demonstrations?

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2012 CFR

    2012-07-01

    ... ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY (CONTINUED) AIR PROGRAMS (CONTINUED) NATIONAL EMISSION STANDARDS FOR HAZARDOUS AIR POLLUTANTS FOR SOURCE CATEGORIES (CONTINUED) National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants for Lime Manufacturing Plants Testing and Initial Compliance Requirements § 63.7110 By what date...

  17. The effects of stress and physical aging on the creep compliance of a polymeric composite

    NASA Technical Reports Server (NTRS)

    Gates, Thomas E.; Feldman, Mark

    1993-01-01

    An experimental study was performed to determine the effects of stress and physical aging on the matrix dominated viscoelastic properties of IM7/8320, a high temperature fiber reinforced thermoplastic composite. Established creep/aging test techniques developed for polymers were adapted for testing of the composite material. The transverse and shear compliance for an orthotropic plate were found from creep compliance measurements at constant, sub-Tg temperatures. These compliance terms were shown to be effected by physical aging. Aging time shift factors and shift rates were found to be a function of applied stress.

  18. 40 CFR 63.7941 - How do I conduct a performance test, design evaluation, or other type of initial compliance...

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2014 CFR

    2014-07-01

    ... of Environment ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY (CONTINUED) AIR PROGRAMS (CONTINUED) NATIONAL EMISSION... Hazardous Air Pollutants: Site Remediation Performance Tests § 63.7941 How do I conduct a performance test...

  19. 40 CFR 63.7940 - By what date must I conduct performance tests or other initial compliance demonstrations?

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2012 CFR

    2012-07-01

    ... ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY (CONTINUED) AIR PROGRAMS (CONTINUED) NATIONAL EMISSION STANDARDS FOR HAZARDOUS... Pollutants: Site Remediation Performance Tests § 63.7940 By what date must I conduct performance tests or...

  20. Testing of CMA-2000 Microwave Landing System (MLS) airborne receiver

    NASA Astrophysics Data System (ADS)

    Labreche, L.; Murfin, A. J.

    1989-09-01

    Microwave landing system (MLS) is a precision approach and landing guidance system which provides position information and various air to ground data. Position information is provided on a wide coverage sector and is determined by an azimuth angle measurement, an elevation angle measurement, and a range measurement. MLS performance standards and testing of the MLS airborne receiver is mainly governed by Technical Standard Order TSO-C104 issued by the Federal Aviation Administration. This TSO defines detailed test procedures for use in determining the required performance under standard and stressed conditions. It also imposes disciplines on software development and testing procedures. Testing performed on the CMA-2000 MLS receiver and methods used in its validation are described. A computer automated test system has been developed to test for compliance with RTCA/DO-177 Minimum Operation Performance Standards. Extensive software verification and traceability tests designed to ensure compliance with RTCA/DO-178 are outlined.

  1. 40 CFR 63.5992 - When must I conduct subsequent performance tests?

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2010 CFR

    2010-07-01

    ... performance tests? 63.5992 Section 63.5992 Protection of Environment ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY... CATEGORIES National Emissions Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants: Rubber Tire Manufacturing General Testing and Initial Compliance Requirements § 63.5992 When must I conduct subsequent performance tests? If...

  2. 40 CFR 60.2690 - How do I conduct the initial and annual performance test?

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2013 CFR

    2013-07-01

    ...) AIR PROGRAMS (CONTINUED) STANDARDS OF PERFORMANCE FOR NEW STATIONARY SOURCES Emissions Guidelines and Compliance Times for Commercial and Industrial Solid Waste Incineration Units Model Rule-Performance Testing...

  3. 40 CFR 60.2690 - How do I conduct the initial and annual performance test?

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2014 CFR

    2014-07-01

    ...) AIR PROGRAMS (CONTINUED) STANDARDS OF PERFORMANCE FOR NEW STATIONARY SOURCES Emissions Guidelines and Compliance Times for Commercial and Industrial Solid Waste Incineration Units Model Rule-Performance Testing...

  4. 40 CFR 63.11960 - What are my initial and continuous compliance requirements for stripped resin?

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2012 CFR

    2012-07-01

    ...) Demonstration of initial compliance. You must demonstrate initial compliance for each resin stripper or for each group of resin strippers used to process the same resin type. (1) You must conduct an initial performance test for the resin stripper, measuring the concentration of vinyl chloride and total non-vinyl...

  5. 40 CFR 63.11960 - What are my initial and continuous compliance requirements for stripped resin?

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2013 CFR

    2013-07-01

    ...) Demonstration of initial compliance. You must demonstrate initial compliance for each resin stripper or for each group of resin strippers used to process the same resin type. (1) You must conduct an initial performance test for the resin stripper, measuring the concentration of vinyl chloride and total non-vinyl...

  6. 40 CFR 63.11960 - What are my initial and continuous compliance requirements for stripped resin?

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2014 CFR

    2014-07-01

    ...) Demonstration of initial compliance. You must demonstrate initial compliance for each resin stripper or for each group of resin strippers used to process the same resin type. (1) You must conduct an initial performance test for the resin stripper, measuring the concentration of vinyl chloride and total non-vinyl...

  7. 40 CFR 60.3035 - May I conduct performance testing less often?

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2010 CFR

    2010-07-01

    ... Model Rule-Continuous Compliance Requirements § 60.3035 May I conduct performance testing less often? (a) You can test less often for a given pollutant if you have test data for at least three consecutive...

  8. 40 CFR 63.772 - Test methods, compliance procedures, and compliance demonstrations.

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2010 CFR

    2010-07-01

    ... conduct a performance test to determine percent emission reduction or outlet organic HAP or TOC... intervals in time, such as 15-minute intervals during the run. (B) The mass rate of either TOC (minus... either TOC (minus methane and ethane) or total HAP at the inlet of the control device (Ei) may be...

  9. 40 CFR 63.1282 - Test methods, compliance procedures, and compliance demonstrations.

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2010 CFR

    2010-07-01

    ... organic HAP or TOC concentration when a flare is used. (3) For a performance test conducted to demonstrate... intervals in time, such as 15-minute intervals during the run. (B) The mass rate of either TOC (minus... either TOC (minus methane and ethane) or total HAP at the inlet of the control device (Ei) may be...

  10. 40 CFR Appendix 1 to Part 3 - Priority Reports

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2013 CFR

    2013-07-01

    ...). Hazardous Air Pollutants Compliance Report Reports containing results from performance test, opacity tests, and visible emissions tests. Progress reports; periodic and immediate startup, shutdown, and... Owners report emissions data from stationary sources 51.211. Report For Initial Performance Test Report...

  11. 40 CFR Appendix 1 to Part 3 - Priority Reports

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2014 CFR

    2014-07-01

    ...). Hazardous Air Pollutants Compliance Report Reports containing results from performance test, opacity tests, and visible emissions tests. Progress reports; periodic and immediate startup, shutdown, and... Owners report emissions data from stationary sources 51.211. Report For Initial Performance Test Report...

  12. 40 CFR 63.5845 - When must I conduct subsequent performance tests?

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2010 CFR

    2010-07-01

    ... CATEGORIES National Emissions Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants: Reinforced Plastic Composites Production Testing and Initial Compliance Requirements § 63.5845 When must I conduct subsequent performance...

  13. 40 CFR 63.7114 - How do I demonstrate initial compliance with the emission limitations standard?

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2010 CFR

    2010-07-01

    ... Pollutants for Lime Manufacturing Plants Testing and Initial Compliance Requirements § 63.7114 How do I... this subpart. For existing lime kilns and their associated coolers, you may perform VE measurements in...

  14. 42 CFR 493.803 - Condition: Successful participation.

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2010 CFR

    2010-10-01

    ... testing performance. (3) The laboratory has a poor compliance history. [57 FR 7146, Feb. 28, 1992, as... testing program, for the initial unsuccessful performance, CMS may direct the laboratory to undertake...

  15. 40 CFR 63.7515 - When must I conduct subsequent performance tests, fuel analyses, or tune-ups?

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2011 CFR

    2011-07-01

    ... performance tests, fuel analyses, or tune-ups? 63.7515 Section 63.7515 Protection of Environment ENVIRONMENTAL... Compliance Requirements § 63.7515 When must I conduct subsequent performance tests, fuel analyses, or tune... and the associated initial fuel analyses within 90 days after the completion of the performance tests...

  16. 40 CFR 63.7515 - When must I conduct subsequent performance tests, fuel analyses, or tune-ups?

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2012 CFR

    2012-07-01

    ... performance tests, fuel analyses, or tune-ups? 63.7515 Section 63.7515 Protection of Environment ENVIRONMENTAL... Compliance Requirements § 63.7515 When must I conduct subsequent performance tests, fuel analyses, or tune... and the associated initial fuel analyses within 90 days after the completion of the performance tests...

  17. 40 CFR 63.1512 - Performance test/compliance demonstration requirements and procedures.

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2012 CFR

    2012-07-01

    ... operator must conduct a performance test to measure THC and D/F emissions at the outlet of the control.../decoating kiln. The owner or operator must conduct performance tests to measure emissions of THC, D/F, HCl... operating temperature of each afterburner every 15 minutes during the THC and D/F performance tests; (ii...

  18. 40 CFR 63.1512 - Performance test/compliance demonstration requirements and procedures.

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2011 CFR

    2011-07-01

    ... operator must conduct a performance test to measure THC and D/F emissions at the outlet of the control.../decoating kiln. The owner or operator must conduct performance tests to measure emissions of THC, D/F, HCl... operating temperature of each afterburner every 15 minutes during the THC and D/F performance tests; (ii...

  19. 40 CFR 63.3960 - By what date must I conduct performance tests and other initial compliance demonstrations?

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2011 CFR

    2011-07-01

    ... performance test of one representative magnet wire coating machine for each group of identical or very similar... you complete the performance test of a representative magnet wire coating machine. The requirements in... operations, you may, with approval, conduct a performance test of a single magnet wire coating machine that...

  20. Rapid anti-transglutaminase assay and patient interview for monitoring dietary compliance in celiac disease.

    PubMed

    Zanchi, Chiara; Ventura, Alessandro; Martelossi, Stefano; Di Leo, Grazia; Di Toro, Nicola; Not, Tarcisio

    2013-06-01

    The anti-transglutaminase antibodies (anti-tTG) play an important role in monitoring the celiacs' gluten-free diet (GFD). The authors propose to use the rapid IgA anti-tTG assay based on a whole blood drop to evaluate the compliance to GFD at the clinical ambulatory setting. The rapid test results were compared with those of the conventional ELISA assay and with dietary compliance reported by patients' interview. The authors showed that anti-tTG rapid test is reliable and easy to perform in the ambulatory setting to evaluate dietary compliance. Moreover, they proved that celiacs' interview is more sensitive than serology in identifying patients who transgress.

  1. 40 CFR 63.1656 - Performance testing, test methods, and compliance demonstrations.

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2010 CFR

    2010-07-01

    ... the emission standards. (1) Method 1 to select the sampling port location and the number of traverse... “i”, mg/dscm (gr/dscf). Qsdi = volumetric flow rate of effluent gas from exhaust stream “i”, dscm/hr (dscf/hr) K = conversion factor, 1 × 106 mg/kg (7,000 gr/lb). (C) Compliance is demonstrated if the...

  2. 40 CFR 63.1656 - Performance testing, test methods, and compliance demonstrations.

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2011 CFR

    2011-07-01

    ... the emission standards. (1) Method 1 to select the sampling port location and the number of traverse... “i”, mg/dscm (gr/dscf). Qsdi = volumetric flow rate of effluent gas from exhaust stream “i”, dscm/hr (dscf/hr) K = conversion factor, 1 × 106 mg/kg (7,000 gr/lb). (C) Compliance is demonstrated if the...

  3. The Combined Influence of Molecular Weight and Temperature on the Aging and Viscoelastic Response of a Glassy Thermoplastic Polyimide

    NASA Technical Reports Server (NTRS)

    Nicholson, Lee M.; Whitley, Karen S.; Gates, Thomas S.

    2000-01-01

    The effect of molecular weight on the viscoelastic performance of an advanced polymer (LaRC-SI) was investigated through the use of creep compliance tests. Testing consisted of short-term isothermal creep and recovery with the creep segments performed under constant load. The tests were conducted at three temperatures below the glass transition temperature of five materials of different molecular weight. Through the use of time-aging-time superposition procedures, the material constants, material master curves and aging-related parameters were evaluated at each temperature for a given molecular weight. The time-temperature superposition technique helped to describe the effect of temperature on the timescale of the viscoelastic response of each molecular weight. It was shown that the low molecular weight materials have higher creep compliance and creep rate, and are more sensitive to temperature than the high molecular weight materials. Furthermore, a critical molecular weight transition was observed to occur at a weight-average molecular weight of M (bar) (sub w) 25000 g/mol below which, the temperature sensitivity of the time-temperature superposition shift factor increases rapidly. The short-term creep compliance data were used in association with Struik's effective time theory to predict the long-term creep compliance behavior for the different molecular weights. At long timescales, physical aging serves to significantly decrease the creep compliance and creep rate of all the materials tested.

  4. 40 CFR 63.8230 - By what date must I conduct performance tests or other initial compliance demonstrations?

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2010 CFR

    2010-07-01

    ... Hazardous Air Pollutants: Mercury Emissions From Mercury Cell Chlor-Alkali Plants Initial Compliance... § 63.8190(a)(2) for by-product hydrogen streams and end box ventilation system vents and the applicable...

  5. 40 CFR 63.8230 - By what date must I conduct performance tests or other initial compliance demonstrations?

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2011 CFR

    2011-07-01

    ... Hazardous Air Pollutants: Mercury Emissions From Mercury Cell Chlor-Alkali Plants Initial Compliance... § 63.8190(a)(2) for by-product hydrogen streams and end box ventilation system vents and the applicable...

  6. 40 CFR 63.8230 - By what date must I conduct performance tests or other initial compliance demonstrations?

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2013 CFR

    2013-07-01

    ... Hazardous Air Pollutants: Mercury Emissions From Mercury Cell Chlor-Alkali Plants Initial Compliance... § 63.8190(a)(2) for by-product hydrogen streams and end box ventilation system vents and the applicable...

  7. 40 CFR 63.8230 - By what date must I conduct performance tests or other initial compliance demonstrations?

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2014 CFR

    2014-07-01

    ... Hazardous Air Pollutants: Mercury Emissions From Mercury Cell Chlor-Alkali Plants Initial Compliance... § 63.8190(a)(2) for by-product hydrogen streams and end box ventilation system vents and the applicable...

  8. 40 CFR 63.8230 - By what date must I conduct performance tests or other initial compliance demonstrations?

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2012 CFR

    2012-07-01

    ... Pollutants: Mercury Emissions From Mercury Cell Chlor-Alkali Plants Initial Compliance Requirements § 63.8230...(a)(2) for by-product hydrogen streams and end box ventilation system vents and the applicable...

  9. 40 CFR 63.1511 - Performance test/compliance demonstration general requirements.

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2010 CFR

    2010-07-01

    ... AGENCY (CONTINUED) AIR PROGRAMS (CONTINUED) NATIONAL EMISSION STANDARDS FOR HAZARDOUS AIR POLLUTANTS FOR... reactive fluxing rate. (2) Each performance test for a continuous process must consist of 3 separate runs...

  10. 42 CFR 493.643 - Fee for determination of program compliance.

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2010 CFR

    2010-10-01

    ... laboratory's scope and volume of testing (excluding tests performed for quality control, quality assurance... procedure or examination for a single analyte. (Tests performed for quality control, quality assurance, and... HUMAN SERVICES (CONTINUED) STANDARDS AND CERTIFICATION LABORATORY REQUIREMENTS General Administration...

  11. 40 CFR 60.58b - Compliance and performance testing.

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2014 CFR

    2014-07-01

    ... monitored and record the output of the system and shall comply with the test procedures and test methods....1.1 (relative accuracy test audit) shall apply to the monitor. (6) If carbon dioxide is selected for... established during the initial performance test according to the procedures and methods specified in...

  12. 40 CFR 60.58b - Compliance and performance testing.

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2012 CFR

    2012-07-01

    ... monitored and record the output of the system and shall comply with the test procedures and test methods....1.1 (relative accuracy test audit) shall apply to the monitor. (6) If carbon dioxide is selected for... established during the initial performance test according to the procedures and methods specified in...

  13. 40 CFR 60.58b - Compliance and performance testing.

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2013 CFR

    2013-07-01

    ... monitored and record the output of the system and shall comply with the test procedures and test methods....1.1 (relative accuracy test audit) shall apply to the monitor. (6) If carbon dioxide is selected for... established during the initial performance test according to the procedures and methods specified in...

  14. 40 CFR 1060.235 - What emission testing must I perform for my application for a certificate of conformity?

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2013 CFR

    2013-07-01

    ... 40 Protection of Environment 34 2013-07-01 2013-07-01 false What emission testing must I perform... emission testing must I perform for my application for a certificate of conformity? This section describes the emission testing you must perform to show compliance with the emission standards in subpart B of...

  15. 40 CFR 1060.235 - What emission testing must I perform for my application for a certificate of conformity?

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2014 CFR

    2014-07-01

    ... 40 Protection of Environment 33 2014-07-01 2014-07-01 false What emission testing must I perform... emission testing must I perform for my application for a certificate of conformity? This section describes the emission testing you must perform to show compliance with the emission standards in subpart B of...

  16. 40 CFR 1060.235 - What emission testing must I perform for my application for a certificate of conformity?

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2010 CFR

    2010-07-01

    ... 40 Protection of Environment 32 2010-07-01 2010-07-01 false What emission testing must I perform... emission testing must I perform for my application for a certificate of conformity? This section describes the emission testing you must perform to show compliance with the emission standards in subpart B of...

  17. 40 CFR 1060.235 - What emission testing must I perform for my application for a certificate of conformity?

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2012 CFR

    2012-07-01

    ... 40 Protection of Environment 34 2012-07-01 2012-07-01 false What emission testing must I perform... emission testing must I perform for my application for a certificate of conformity? This section describes the emission testing you must perform to show compliance with the emission standards in subpart B of...

  18. 40 CFR 1060.235 - What emission testing must I perform for my application for a certificate of conformity?

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2011 CFR

    2011-07-01

    ... 40 Protection of Environment 33 2011-07-01 2011-07-01 false What emission testing must I perform... emission testing must I perform for my application for a certificate of conformity? This section describes the emission testing you must perform to show compliance with the emission standards in subpart B of...

  19. 40 CFR 63.5840 - By what date must I conduct a performance test or other initial compliance demonstration?

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2011 CFR

    2011-07-01

    .... Open molding and centrifugal casting operations that elect to meet an organic HAP emissions limit on a 12-month rolling average must initiate collection of the required data on the compliance date, and...

  20. 40 CFR 63.5840 - By what date must I conduct a performance test or other initial compliance demonstration?

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2010 CFR

    2010-07-01

    .... Open molding and centrifugal casting operations that elect to meet an organic HAP emissions limit on a 12-month rolling average must initiate collection of the required data on the compliance date, and...

  1. 40 CFR 63.5840 - By what date must I conduct a performance test or other initial compliance demonstration?

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2013 CFR

    2013-07-01

    .... Open molding and centrifugal casting operations that elect to meet an organic HAP emissions limit on a 12-month rolling average must initiate collection of the required data on the compliance date, and...

  2. 40 CFR 63.5840 - By what date must I conduct a performance test or other initial compliance demonstration?

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2014 CFR

    2014-07-01

    .... Open molding and centrifugal casting operations that elect to meet an organic HAP emissions limit on a 12-month rolling average must initiate collection of the required data on the compliance date, and...

  3. Technology evaluation report: SITE (Superfund Innovative Technology Evaluation) program demonstration test. The American Combustion Pyretron Thermal Destruction System at the US EPA's (Environmental Protection Agency's) combustion research facility

    DOE Office of Scientific and Technical Information (OSTI.GOV)

    Waterland, L.; Lee, J.W.

    1989-04-01

    A series of demonstration tests of the American Combustion, Inc., Thermal Destruction System was performed under the SITE program. This oxygen-enhanced combustion system was retrofit to the rotary-kiln incinerator at EPA's Combustion Research Facility. The system's performance was tested firing contaminated soil from the Stringfellow Superfund Site, both alone and mixed with a coal tar waste (KO87). Comparative performance with conventional incinerator operation was also tested. Compliance with the incinerator performance standards of 99.99% principal organic hazardous constituents (POHC) destruction and removal efficiency and particulate emissions of less than 180 mg/dscm at 7% O2 was measured for all tests. Themore » Pyretron system was capable of in-compliance performance at double the mixed waste feedrate and at a 60% increase in batch waste charge mass than possible with conventional incineration. Scrubber blowdown and kiln ash contained no detectable levels of any of the POHCs chosen.« less

  4. Time-Dependent Behavior of a Graphite/Thermoplastic Composite and the Effects of Stress and Physical Aging

    NASA Technical Reports Server (NTRS)

    Gates, Thomas S.; Feldman, Mark

    1995-01-01

    Experimental studies were performed to determine the effects of stress and physical aging on the matrix dominated time dependent properties of IM7/8320 composite. Isothermal tensile creep/aging test techniques developed for polymers were adapted for testing of the composite material. Time dependent transverse and shear compliance's for an orthotropic plate were found from short term creep compliance measurements at constant, sub-T(8) temperatures. These compliance terms were shown to be affected by physical aging. Aging time shift factors and shift rates were found to be a function of temperature and applied stress.

  5. Experiments evaluating compliance and force feedback effect on manipulator performance

    NASA Technical Reports Server (NTRS)

    Kugath, D. A.

    1972-01-01

    The performance capability was assessed of operators performing simulated space tasks using manipulator systems which had compliance and force feedback varied. Two manipulators were used, the E-2 electromechanical man-equivalent (force, reach, etc.) master-slave system and a modified CAM 1400 hydraulic master-slave with 100 lbs force capability at reaches of 24 ft. The CAM 1400 was further modified to operate without its normal force feedback. Several experiments and simulations were performed. The first two involved the E-2 absorbing the energy of a moving mass and secondly, guiding a mass thru a maze. Thus, both work and self paced tasks were studied as servo compliance was varied. Three simulations were run with the E-2 mounted on the CAM 1400 to evaluate the concept of a dexterous manipulator as an end effector of a boom-manipulator. Finally, the CAM 1400 performed a maze test and also simulated the capture of a large mass as the servo compliance was varied and with force feedback included and removed.

  6. 40 CFR 60.63 - Monitoring of operations.

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2013 CFR

    2013-07-01

    ... § 60.62, you must demonstrate compliance through an initial performance test. You will conduct your performance test using Method 5 or Method 5I at appendix A-3 to part 60 of this chapter. You must also monitor... CPMS, you will establish a site-specific operating limit. If your PM performance test demonstrates your...

  7. 40 CFR 60.63 - Monitoring of operations.

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2014 CFR

    2014-07-01

    ... § 60.62, you must demonstrate compliance through an initial performance test. You will conduct your performance test using Method 5 or Method 5I at appendix A-3 to part 60 of this chapter. You must also monitor... CPMS, you will establish a site-specific operating limit. If your PM performance test demonstrates your...

  8. 40 CFR 63.11452 - What are the performance test requirements for new and existing sources?

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2013 CFR

    2013-07-01

    ... production rate for the performance test, kilograms (tons) of glass produced per hour. (v) Calculate the 3... = Average glass production rate for the performance test, kilograms (tons) of glass produced per hour. (v... Glass Manufacturing Area Sources Standards, Compliance, and Monitoring Requirements § 63.11452 What are...

  9. 40 CFR 63.11452 - What are the performance test requirements for new and existing sources?

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2012 CFR

    2012-07-01

    ... production rate for the performance test, kilograms (tons) of glass produced per hour. (v) Calculate the 3... = Average glass production rate for the performance test, kilograms (tons) of glass produced per hour. (v... Glass Manufacturing Area Sources Standards, Compliance, and Monitoring Requirements § 63.11452 What are...

  10. 40 CFR 63.11452 - What are the performance test requirements for new and existing sources?

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2014 CFR

    2014-07-01

    ... production rate for the performance test, kilograms (tons) of glass produced per hour. (v) Calculate the 3... = Average glass production rate for the performance test, kilograms (tons) of glass produced per hour. (v... Glass Manufacturing Area Sources Standards, Compliance, and Monitoring Requirements § 63.11452 What are...

  11. 40 CFR 63.11452 - What are the performance test requirements for new and existing sources?

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2010 CFR

    2010-07-01

    ... production rate for the performance test, kilograms (tons) of glass produced per hour. (v) Calculate the 3... = Average glass production rate for the performance test, kilograms (tons) of glass produced per hour. (v... Glass Manufacturing Area Sources Standards, Compliance, and Monitoring Requirements § 63.11452 What are...

  12. 40 CFR 63.11452 - What are the performance test requirements for new and existing sources?

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2011 CFR

    2011-07-01

    ... production rate for the performance test, kilograms (tons) of glass produced per hour. (v) Calculate the 3... = Average glass production rate for the performance test, kilograms (tons) of glass produced per hour. (v... Glass Manufacturing Area Sources Standards, Compliance, and Monitoring Requirements § 63.11452 What are...

  13. 40 CFR 63.7940 - By what date must I conduct performance tests or other initial compliance demonstrations?

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2013 CFR

    2013-07-01

    ... Environment ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY (CONTINUED) AIR PROGRAMS (CONTINUED) NATIONAL EMISSION STANDARDS... Hazardous Air Pollutants: Site Remediation Performance Tests § 63.7940 By what date must I conduct...

  14. 40 CFR 63.7940 - By what date must I conduct performance tests or other initial compliance demonstrations?

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2014 CFR

    2014-07-01

    ... Environment ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY (CONTINUED) AIR PROGRAMS (CONTINUED) NATIONAL EMISSION STANDARDS... Hazardous Air Pollutants: Site Remediation Performance Tests § 63.7940 By what date must I conduct...

  15. 40 CFR 63.7940 - By what date must I conduct performance tests or other initial compliance demonstrations?

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2011 CFR

    2011-07-01

    ... Environment ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY (CONTINUED) AIR PROGRAMS (CONTINUED) NATIONAL EMISSION STANDARDS... Hazardous Air Pollutants: Site Remediation Performance Tests § 63.7940 By what date must I conduct...

  16. 40 CFR 63.5850 - How do I conduct performance tests, performance evaluations, and design evaluations?

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2014 CFR

    2014-07-01

    ... Pollutants: Reinforced Plastic Composites Production Testing and Initial Compliance Requirements § 63.5850... exhaust stream exceeds five, you must take into account the use of multiple chromatographic columns and...

  17. 40 CFR 63.5850 - How do I conduct performance tests, performance evaluations, and design evaluations?

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2013 CFR

    2013-07-01

    ... Pollutants: Reinforced Plastic Composites Production Testing and Initial Compliance Requirements § 63.5850... exhaust stream exceeds five, you must take into account the use of multiple chromatographic columns and...

  18. 40 CFR 63.5850 - How do I conduct performance tests, performance evaluations, and design evaluations?

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2012 CFR

    2012-07-01

    ... Pollutants: Reinforced Plastic Composites Production Testing and Initial Compliance Requirements § 63.5850... exhaust stream exceeds five, you must take into account the use of multiple chromatographic columns and...

  19. 40 CFR 60.285a - Test methods and procedures.

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2014 CFR

    2014-07-01

    ... performance test. (b) The owner or operator must determine compliance with the filterable particulate matter... used to determine the filterable particulate matter concentration. The sampling time and sample volume... repeat performance tests for filterable particulate matter at intervals no longer than 5 years following...

  20. Training children aged 5-10 years in manual compliance control to improve drawing and handwriting.

    PubMed

    Bingham, Geoffrey P; Snapp-Childs, Winona

    2018-04-12

    A large proportion of school-aged children exhibit poor drawing and handwriting. This prevalence limits the availability of therapy. We developed an automated method for training improved manual compliance control and relatedly, prospective control of a stylus. The approach included a difficult training task, while providing parametrically modifiable support that enables the children to perform successfully while developing good compliance control. The task was to use a stylus to push a bead along a 3D wire path. Support was provided by making the wire magnetically attractive to the stylus. Support was progressively reduced as 3D tracing performance improved. We report studies that (1) compared performance of Typically Developing (TD) children and children with Developmental Coordination Disorder (DCD), (2) tested training with active versus passive movement, (3) tested progressively reduced versus constant or no support during training, (4) tested children of different ages, (5) tested the transfer of training to a drawing task, (6) tested the specificity of training in respect to the size, shape and dimensionality of figures, and (7) investigated the relevance of the training task to the Beery VMI, an inventory used to diagnose DCD. The findings were as follows. (1) Pre-training performance of TD and DCD children was the same and good with high support but distinct and poor with low support. Support yielded good self-efficacy that motivated training. Post training performance with no support was improved and the same for TD and DCD children. (2) Actively controlled movements were required for improved performance. (3) Progressively reduced support was required for good performance during and after training. (4) Age differences in performance during pre-training were eliminated post-training. (5) Improvements transferred to drawing. (6) There was no evidence of specificity of training in transfer. (7) Disparate Beery scores were reflected in pre-training but not post-training performance. We conclude that the method improves manual compliance control, and more generally, prospective control of movements used in drawing performance. Copyright © 2018. Published by Elsevier B.V.

  1. 40 CFR 63.116 - Process vent provisions-performance test methods and procedures to determine compliance.

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2014 CFR

    2014-07-01

    ... reduce the vent stream halogen atom mass emission rate to less than 0.45 kilogram per hour prior to a combustion control device in compliance with § 63.113(c)(2) of this subpart shall determine the halogen atom...

  2. 40 CFR 63.116 - Process vent provisions-performance test methods and procedures to determine compliance.

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2011 CFR

    2011-07-01

    ... reduce the vent stream halogen atom mass emission rate to less than 0.45 kilogram per hour prior to a combustion control device in compliance with § 63.113(c)(2) of this subpart shall determine the halogen atom...

  3. 40 CFR 63.116 - Process vent provisions-performance test methods and procedures to determine compliance.

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2013 CFR

    2013-07-01

    ... reduce the vent stream halogen atom mass emission rate to less than 0.45 kilogram per hour prior to a combustion control device in compliance with § 63.113(c)(2) of this subpart shall determine the halogen atom...

  4. 40 CFR 63.116 - Process vent provisions-performance test methods and procedures to determine compliance.

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2012 CFR

    2012-07-01

    ... reduce the vent stream halogen atom mass emission rate to less than 0.45 kilogram per hour prior to a combustion control device in compliance with § 63.113(c)(2) of this subpart shall determine the halogen atom...

  5. Adopt-A-MACT Project: A Manual of Model Documents and Guidance to Aid Compliance and Enforcement of the Nutritional Yeast MACT (Maximum Achievable Control Technology)

    EPA Pesticide Factsheets

    This manual provides a compliance checklist, and overview of emissions limitations, how to do performance tests, and an overview of applicability of general provisions for the Nutritional Yeast NESHAP.

  6. Prediction of long-term transverse creep compliance in high-temperature IM7/LaRC-RP46 composites

    DOE Office of Scientific and Technical Information (OSTI.GOV)

    Yuan, F.G.; Potter, B.D.

    1994-12-31

    An experimental study is performed which predicts long-term tensile transverse creep compliance of high-temperature IM7/LaRC-RP46 composites from short-term creep and recovery tests. The short-term tests were conducted for various stress levels at various fixed temperatures. Predictive nonlinear viscoelastic model developed by Schapery and experimental procedure were used to predict the long-term results in terms of master curve extrapolated from short-term tests.

  7. 40 CFR 63.5850 - How do I conduct performance tests, performance evaluations, and design evaluations?

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2010 CFR

    2010-07-01

    ...: Reinforced Plastic Composites Production Testing and Initial Compliance Requirements § 63.5850 How do I... exhaust stream exceeds five, you must take into account the use of multiple chromatographic columns and...

  8. 40 CFR 63.5850 - How do I conduct performance tests, performance evaluations, and design evaluations?

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2011 CFR

    2011-07-01

    ...: Reinforced Plastic Composites Production Testing and Initial Compliance Requirements § 63.5850 How do I... exhaust stream exceeds five, you must take into account the use of multiple chromatographic columns and...

  9. Providing detailed information about latent tuberculosis and compliance with the PPD test among healthcare workers in Israel: a randomized controlled study.

    PubMed

    Taubman, Danielle; Titler, Nava; Edelstein, Hana; Elias, Mazen; Saliba, Walid

    2013-12-01

    The compliance of screening for latent tuberculosis (TB) with the tuberculin purified protein derivative (PPD) test is very low among healthcare workers (HCWs) in Israel. This randomized controlled study uses the Health Belief Model (HBM) as a conceptual framework to examine whether providing more information about latent TB and the PPD test increases the response rate for PPD screening among HCWs. All candidate HCWs for latent TB screening were randomly allocated to one of the following two invitations to perform the PPD test: regular letter (control group, n=97), and a letter with information about latent TB and the PPD test (intervention group, n=196). 293 HCWs were included (185 nurses, and 108 physicians). Overall, 36 (12.3%) HCWs were compliant with the PPD test screening. Compliance with PPD testing in the intervention group was not statistically different from the control group, RR 0.87 (95% CI, 0.46-1.65). Compliance for latent TB screening is low among HCWs in northeastern Israel. Providing detailed information about latent TB was not associated with increased test compliance. Understanding existing disparities in screening rates and potential barriers to latent TB screening among HCWs is important in order to move forward and successfully increase screening rates. Copyright © 2013 Ministry of Health, Saudi Arabia. Published by Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.

  10. 7 CFR 1773.32 - Report on compliance and on internal control over financial reporting.

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2010 CFR

    2010-01-01

    ... financial reporting. 1773.32 Section 1773.32 Agriculture Regulations of the Department of Agriculture... RUS Reporting Requirements § 1773.32 Report on compliance and on internal control over financial... control over financial reporting including whether or not the tests performed provided sufficient evidence...

  11. 40 CFR 63.7320 - By what date must I conduct performance tests or other initial compliance demonstrations?

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2012 CFR

    2012-07-01

    ... Pollutants for Coke Ovens: Pushing, Quenching, and Battery Stacks Initial Compliance Requirements § 63.7320... limit for quench water in § 63.7295(a)(1) and each opacity limit in § 63.7297(a) for a by-product coke...

  12. 40 CFR 63.7505 - What are my general requirements for complying with this subpart?

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2011 CFR

    2011-07-01

    ... compliance with the applicable emission limit for hydrogen chloride or mercury using fuel analysis if the..., fuel analysis, or continuous monitoring systems (CMS), including a continuous emission monitoring..., you must demonstrate compliance for hydrogen chloride or mercury using performance testing, if subject...

  13. 40 CFR 63.93 - Approval of State requirements that substitute for a section 112 rule.

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2011 CFR

    2011-07-01

    ..., board and administrative orders, permits issued pursuant to permit templates, or State operating permits... respective Federal rule; (2) Levels of control (including associated performance test methods) and compliance... must include monitoring or another method for determining compliance. (ii) If a standard in the...

  14. 40 CFR 86.1432 - Vehicle preparation.

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2012 CFR

    2012-07-01

    ... transient test procedure—(1) CST performed as a stand-alone procedure. For the first CST compliance pathway... cold temperature compliance pathway, the temperature of the fuel prior to its delivery to the fuel tank... operation, or any of the succeeding steps in the CST sequence. (ii) For the cold temperature pathway only...

  15. 40 CFR 86.1432 - Vehicle preparation.

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2013 CFR

    2013-07-01

    ... transient test procedure—(1) CST performed as a stand-alone procedure. For the first CST compliance pathway... cold temperature compliance pathway, the temperature of the fuel prior to its delivery to the fuel tank... operation, or any of the succeeding steps in the CST sequence. (ii) For the cold temperature pathway only...

  16. 40 CFR Table 5 to Subpart Dddd of... - Performance Testing and Initial Compliance Demonstrations for the Compliance Options and...

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2011 CFR

    2011-07-01

    ... Table 1B to this subpart Reduce emissions of total HAP, measured as THC, by 90 percent Total HAP... 1B to this subpart Limit emissions of total HAP, measured as THC, to 20 ppmvd The average total HAP...

  17. 40 CFR Table 5 to Subpart Dddd of... - Performance Testing and Initial Compliance Demonstrations for the Compliance Options and...

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2010 CFR

    2010-07-01

    ... Table 1B to this subpart Reduce emissions of total HAP, measured as THC, by 90 percent Total HAP... 1B to this subpart Limit emissions of total HAP, measured as THC, to 20 ppmvd The average total HAP...

  18. 40 CFR Table 4 to Subpart Zzzz of... - Requirements for Performance Tests

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2013 CFR

    2013-07-01

    ... determine O2 concentration must be made at the same time as the measurements for formaldehyde or THC... formaldehyde or THC concentration. iv. If demonstrating compliance with the formaldehyde percent reduction...-hour or longer runs. v. If demonstrating compliance with the THC percent reduction requirement, measure...

  19. 40 CFR Table 4 to Subpart Zzzz of... - Requirements for Performance Tests

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2014 CFR

    2014-07-01

    ... determine O2 concentration must be made at the same time as the measurements for formaldehyde or THC... formaldehyde or THC concentration. iv. If demonstrating compliance with the formaldehyde percent reduction...-hour or longer runs. v. If demonstrating compliance with the THC percent reduction requirement, measure...

  20. 40 CFR 1027.101 - To whom do these requirements apply?

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2010 CFR

    2010-07-01

    ... POLLUTION CONTROLS FEES FOR ENGINE, VEHICLE, AND EQUIPMENT COMPLIANCE PROGRAMS § 1027.101 To whom do these requirements apply? (a) This part prescribes fees manufacturers must pay for activities related to EPA's engine... certificates of conformity and performing tests and taking other steps to verify compliance with emission...

  1. 33 CFR 154.2010 - Qualifications for acceptance as a certifying entity.

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2014 CFR

    2014-07-01

    ... qualifications: (a) The ability to review and evaluate design drawings and failure analyses for compliance to... incorporated by reference; (c) The ability to monitor and evaluate test procedures and results for compliance with the operational requirements of this subpart; (d) The ability to perform inspections and observe...

  2. Measuring User Compliance and Cost Effectiveness of Safe Drinking Water Programs: A Cluster-Randomized Study of Household Ultraviolet Disinfection in Rural Mexico.

    PubMed

    Reygadas, Fermín; Gruber, Joshua S; Dreizler, Lindsay; Nelson, Kara L; Ray, Isha

    2018-03-01

    Low adoption and compliance levels for household water treatment and safe storage (HWTS) technologies have made it challenging for these systems to achieve measurable health benefits in the developing world. User compliance remains an inconsistently defined and poorly understood feature of HWTS programs. In this article, we develop a comprehensive approach to understanding HWTS compliance. First, our Safe Drinking Water Compliance Framework disaggregates and measures the components of compliance from initial adoption of the HWTS to exclusive consumption of treated water. We apply this framework to an ultraviolet (UV)-based safe water system in a cluster-randomized controlled trial in rural Mexico. Second, we evaluate a no-frills (or "Basic") variant of the program as well as an improved (or "Enhanced") variant, to test if subtle changes in the user interface of HWTS programs could improve compliance. Finally, we perform a full-cost analysis of both variants to assess their cost effectiveness (CE) in achieving compliance. We define "compliance" strictly as the habit of consuming safe water. We find that compliance was significantly higher in the groups where the UV program variants were rolled out than in the control groups. The Enhanced variant performed better immediately postintervention than the Basic, but compliance (and thus CE) degraded with time such that no effective difference remained between the two versions of the program.

  3. 40 CFR 65.164 - Performance test and flare compliance determination notifications and reports.

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2010 CFR

    2010-07-01

    ... PROTECTION AGENCY (CONTINUED) AIR PROGRAMS (CONTINUED) CONSOLIDATED FEDERAL AIR RULE Closed Vent Systems, Control Devices, and Routing to a Fuel Gas System or a Process § 65.164 Performance test and flare... complete test report shall include a brief process description, sampling site description, description of...

  4. 40 CFR 63.1207 - What are the performance testing requirements?

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2010 CFR

    2010-07-01

    ... operating conditions that are most likely to reflect daily maximum operating variability, similar to a... operating variability, similar to a dioxin/furan compliance test; (B) You have not changed the design or... document the temperature location measurement in the comprehensive performance test plan, as required by...

  5. 40 CFR 63.6615 - When must I conduct subsequent performance tests?

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2010 CFR

    2010-07-01

    ... 40 Protection of Environment 13 2010-07-01 2010-07-01 false When must I conduct subsequent performance tests? 63.6615 Section 63.6615 Protection of Environment ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY... Internal Combustion Engines Testing and Initial Compliance Requirements § 63.6615 When must I conduct...

  6. 40 CFR 63.6120 - What performance tests and other procedures must I use?

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2012 CFR

    2012-07-01

    ... parameters associated with operation of the stationary combustion turbine and any emission control device... Turbines Testing and Initial Compliance Requirements § 63.6120 What performance tests and other procedures.... (e) If your stationary combustion turbine is not equipped with an oxidation catalyst, you must...

  7. 40 CFR 63.6120 - What performance tests and other procedures must I use?

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2013 CFR

    2013-07-01

    ... parameters associated with operation of the stationary combustion turbine and any emission control device... Turbines Testing and Initial Compliance Requirements § 63.6120 What performance tests and other procedures.... (e) If your stationary combustion turbine is not equipped with an oxidation catalyst, you must...

  8. 40 CFR 63.6120 - What performance tests and other procedures must I use?

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2014 CFR

    2014-07-01

    ... parameters associated with operation of the stationary combustion turbine and any emission control device... Turbines Testing and Initial Compliance Requirements § 63.6120 What performance tests and other procedures.... (e) If your stationary combustion turbine is not equipped with an oxidation catalyst, you must...

  9. 40 CFR Table 8 to Subpart Bbbb of... - Model Rule-Requirements for Stack Tests

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2010 CFR

    2010-07-01

    ... at full load. 2. Metals Cadmium Method 1 Method 29 a Compliance testing must be performed while the... be performed while the municipal waste combustion unit is operating at full load. Mercury Method 1...

  10. 40 CFR 63.1571 - How and when do I conduct a performance test or other initial compliance demonstration?

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2013 CFR

    2013-07-01

    ... performance evaluation or test for a semi-regenerative catalytic reforming unit catalyst regenerator vent, you... properties. Examples of analytical methods include, but are not limited to: (i) Use of material balances...

  11. 40 CFR 63.1571 - How and when do I conduct a performance test or other initial compliance demonstration?

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2014 CFR

    2014-07-01

    ... performance evaluation or test for a semi-regenerative catalytic reforming unit catalyst regenerator vent, you... properties. Examples of analytical methods include, but are not limited to: (i) Use of material balances...

  12. 40 CFR 63.1571 - How and when do I conduct a performance test or other initial compliance demonstration?

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2012 CFR

    2012-07-01

    ... performance evaluation or test for a semi-regenerative catalytic reforming unit catalyst regenerator vent, you... properties. Examples of analytical methods include, but are not limited to: (i) Use of material balances...

  13. 40 CFR 60.5225 - What are the monitoring and calibration requirements for compliance with my operating limits?

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2012 CFR

    2012-07-01

    ... SOURCES Emission Guidelines and Compliance Times for Existing Sewage Sludge Incineration Units Model Rule... monitoring system according to your monitoring plan required under § 60.4880. Additionally: (i) For carrier gas flow rate monitors (for activated carbon injection), during the performance test conducted...

  14. 40 CFR Table 5 to Subpart Dddd of... - Performance Testing and Initial Compliance Demonstrations for the Compliance Options and...

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2013 CFR

    2013-07-01

    ...) Process unit listed in Table 1B to this subpart Reduce emissions of total HAP, measured as THC, by 90... listed in Table 1B to this subpart Limit emissions of total HAP, measured as THC, to 20 ppmvd The average...

  15. 40 CFR Table 5 to Subpart Dddd of... - Performance Testing and Initial Compliance Demonstrations for the Compliance Options and...

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2012 CFR

    2012-07-01

    ...) Process unit listed in Table 1B to this subpart Reduce emissions of total HAP, measured as THC, by 90... listed in Table 1B to this subpart Limit emissions of total HAP, measured as THC, to 20 ppmvd The average...

  16. 40 CFR Table 5 to Subpart Dddd of... - Performance Testing and Initial Compliance Demonstrations for the Compliance Options and...

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2014 CFR

    2014-07-01

    ...) Process unit listed in Table 1B to this subpart Reduce emissions of total HAP, measured as THC, by 90... listed in Table 1B to this subpart Limit emissions of total HAP, measured as THC, to 20 ppmvd The average...

  17. 40 CFR 63.7736 - How do I demonstrate initial compliance with the operation and maintenance requirements that...

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2014 CFR

    2014-07-01

    ... procedures in the plan. (2) You have certified in your performance test report that the system operated... EMISSION STANDARDS FOR HAZARDOUS AIR POLLUTANTS FOR SOURCE CATEGORIES (CONTINUED) National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants for Iron and Steel Foundries Initial Compliance Requirements § 63...

  18. 40 CFR 63.7736 - How do I demonstrate initial compliance with the operation and maintenance requirements that...

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2011 CFR

    2011-07-01

    ... procedures in the plan. (2) You have certified in your performance test report that the system operated... EMISSION STANDARDS FOR HAZARDOUS AIR POLLUTANTS FOR SOURCE CATEGORIES (CONTINUED) National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants for Iron and Steel Foundries Initial Compliance Requirements § 63...

  19. 40 CFR 63.7736 - How do I demonstrate initial compliance with the operation and maintenance requirements that...

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2010 CFR

    2010-07-01

    ... procedures in the plan. (2) You have certified in your performance test report that the system operated... EMISSION STANDARDS FOR HAZARDOUS AIR POLLUTANTS FOR SOURCE CATEGORIES (CONTINUED) National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants for Iron and Steel Foundries Initial Compliance Requirements § 63...

  20. 40 CFR 60.56c - Compliance and performance testing.

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2011 CFR

    2011-07-01

    ....56c Section 60.56c Protection of Environment ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY (CONTINUED) AIR PROGRAMS... (defined oxygen correction basis); 20.9=oxygen concentration in air, percent; and %O2=oxygen concentration... compliance with the PM standards using bag leak detection systems as specified in § 60.57c(h) or PM CEMS as...

  1. 40 CFR 60.56c - Compliance and performance testing.

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2010 CFR

    2010-07-01

    ....56c Section 60.56c Protection of Environment ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY (CONTINUED) AIR PROGRAMS... (defined oxygen correction basis); 20.9=oxygen concentration in air, percent; and %O2=oxygen concentration... compliance with the PM standards using bag leak detection systems as specified in § 60.57c(h) or PM CEMS as...

  2. 49 CFR 173.461 - Demonstration of compliance with tests.

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2010 CFR

    2010-10-01

    ...) Performance of tests with prototypes or samples of the specimens representing LSA-III, special form Class 7... to be tested, must be prepared as normally presented for transport. The use of non-radioactive...

  3. Optimizing urine drug testing for monitoring medication compliance in pain management.

    PubMed

    Melanson, Stacy E F; Ptolemy, Adam S; Wasan, Ajay D

    2013-12-01

    It can be challenging to successfully monitor medication compliance in pain management. Clinicians and laboratorians need to collaborate to optimize patient care and maximize operational efficiency. The test menu, assay cutoffs, and testing algorithms utilized in the urine drug testing panels should be periodically reviewed and tailored to the patient population to effectively assess compliance and avoid unnecessary testing and cost to the patient. Pain management and pathology collaborated on an important quality improvement initiative to optimize urine drug testing for monitoring medication compliance in pain management. We retrospectively reviewed 18 months of data from our pain management center. We gathered data on test volumes, positivity rates, and the frequency of false positive results. We also reviewed the clinical utility of our testing algorithms, assay cutoffs, and adulterant panel. In addition, the cost of each component was calculated. The positivity rate for ethanol and 3,4-methylenedioxymethamphetamine were <1% so we eliminated this testing from our panel. We also lowered the screening cutoff for cocaine to meet the clinical needs of the pain management center. In addition, we changed our testing algorithm for 6-acetylmorphine, benzodiazepines, and methadone. For example, due the high rate of false negative results using our immunoassay-based benzodiazepine screen, we removed the screening portion of the algorithm and now perform benzodiazepine confirmation up front in all specimens by liquid chromatography-tandem mass spectrometry. Conducting an interdisciplinary quality improvement project allowed us to optimize our testing panel for monitoring medication compliance in pain management and reduce cost. Wiley Periodicals, Inc.

  4. 40 CFR 62.14109 - Reporting and recordkeeping and compliance and performance testing.

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2010 CFR

    2010-07-01

    ... dioxin/furan emissions specified in paragraph (d)(1) of this section. (1) If all performance tests for all affected facilities at the MWC plant over a 2-year period indicate that dioxin/furan emissions are... test for dioxin/furan emissions shall be conducted annually (no more than 12 months following the...

  5. 40 CFR 63.1349 - Performance testing requirements.

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2012 CFR

    2012-07-01

    ...)(1). (4)(i) THC CEMS relative accuracy test. (A) If you are subject to limitations on THC emissions... CEMS, the THC span value (as propane) is 50 ppmvd. You demonstrate compliance with a RATA when the... conducting the performance test for total organic HAP, you must also determine THC emissions by operating a...

  6. 40 CFR 63.1349 - Performance testing requirements.

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2011 CFR

    2011-07-01

    ...)(1). (4)(i) THC CEMS relative accuracy test. (A) If you are subject to limitations on THC emissions... CEMS, the THC span value (as propane) is 50 ppmvd. You demonstrate compliance with a RATA when the... conducting the performance test for total organic HAP, you must also determine THC emissions by operating a...

  7. Short- and long-term effects of clinical audits on compliance with procedures in CT scanning.

    PubMed

    Oliveri, Antonio; Howarth, Nigel; Gevenois, Pierre Alain; Tack, Denis

    2016-08-01

    To test the hypothesis that quality clinical audits improve compliance with the procedures in computed tomography (CT) scanning. This retrospective study was conducted in two hospitals, based on 6950 examinations and four procedures, focusing on the acquisition length in lumbar spine CT, the default tube current applied in abdominal un-enhanced CT, the tube potential selection for portal phase abdominal CT and the use of a specific "paediatric brain CT" procedure. The first clinical audit reported compliance with these procedures. After presenting the results to the stakeholders, a second audit was conducted to measure the impact of this information on compliance and was repeated the next year. Comparisons of proportions were performed using the Chi-square Pearson test. Depending on the procedure, the compliance rate ranged from 27 to 88 % during the first audit. After presentation of the audit results to the stakeholders, the compliance rate ranged from 68 to 93 % and was significantly improved for all procedures (P ranging from <0.001 to 0.031) in both hospitals and remained unchanged during the third audit (P ranging from 0.114 to 0.999). Quality improvement through repeated compliance audits with CT procedures durably improves this compliance. • Compliance with CT procedures is operator-dependent and not perfect. • Compliance differs between procedures and hospitals, even within a unified department. • Compliance is improved through audits followed by communication to the stakeholders. • This improvement is sustainable over a one-year period.

  8. 40 CFR 62.14635 - What operating limits must I meet and by when?

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2012 CFR

    2012-07-01

    ..., maximum charge rate is 110 percent of the average charge rate measured during the most recent performance... charge rate is 110 percent of the daily charge rate measured during the most recent performance test... during the most recent performance test demonstrating compliance with the particulate matter emission...

  9. 40 CFR 62.14635 - What operating limits must I meet and by when?

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2011 CFR

    2011-07-01

    ..., maximum charge rate is 110 percent of the average charge rate measured during the most recent performance... charge rate is 110 percent of the daily charge rate measured during the most recent performance test... during the most recent performance test demonstrating compliance with the particulate matter emission...

  10. 40 CFR 62.14635 - What operating limits must I meet and by when?

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2014 CFR

    2014-07-01

    ..., maximum charge rate is 110 percent of the average charge rate measured during the most recent performance... charge rate is 110 percent of the daily charge rate measured during the most recent performance test... during the most recent performance test demonstrating compliance with the particulate matter emission...

  11. 40 CFR 62.14635 - What operating limits must I meet and by when?

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2010 CFR

    2010-07-01

    ..., maximum charge rate is 110 percent of the average charge rate measured during the most recent performance... charge rate is 110 percent of the daily charge rate measured during the most recent performance test... during the most recent performance test demonstrating compliance with the particulate matter emission...

  12. 40 CFR 62.14635 - What operating limits must I meet and by when?

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2013 CFR

    2013-07-01

    ..., maximum charge rate is 110 percent of the average charge rate measured during the most recent performance... charge rate is 110 percent of the daily charge rate measured during the most recent performance test... during the most recent performance test demonstrating compliance with the particulate matter emission...

  13. 40 CFR 63.7820 - By what date must I conduct performance tests or other initial compliance demonstrations?

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2013 CFR

    2013-07-01

    ... sinter plant feedstock in § 63.7790(d)(1) or alternative limit for volatile organic compound emissions from the sinter plant windbox exhaust stream in § 63.7790(d)(2). You must conduct the performance tests...

  14. 40 CFR 63.7820 - By what date must I conduct performance tests or other initial compliance demonstrations?

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2012 CFR

    2012-07-01

    ... sinter plant feedstock in § 63.7790(d)(1) or alternative limit for volatile organic compound emissions from the sinter plant windbox exhaust stream in § 63.7790(d)(2). You must conduct the performance tests...

  15. 40 CFR 63.7820 - By what date must I conduct performance tests or other initial compliance demonstrations?

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2014 CFR

    2014-07-01

    ... sinter plant feedstock in § 63.7790(d)(1) or alternative limit for volatile organic compound emissions from the sinter plant windbox exhaust stream in § 63.7790(d)(2). You must conduct the performance tests...

  16. 40 CFR 63.7820 - By what date must I conduct performance tests or other initial compliance demonstrations?

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2011 CFR

    2011-07-01

    ... sinter plant feedstock in § 63.7790(d)(1) or alternative limit for volatile organic compound emissions from the sinter plant windbox exhaust stream in § 63.7790(d)(2). You must conduct the performance tests...

  17. 40 CFR 60.2720 - May I conduct performance testing less often?

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2013 CFR

    2013-07-01

    ... PROGRAMS (CONTINUED) STANDARDS OF PERFORMANCE FOR NEW STATIONARY SOURCES Emissions Guidelines and Compliance Times for Commercial and Industrial Solid Waste Incineration Units Model Rule-Continuous...

  18. 40 CFR 60.2720 - May I conduct performance testing less often?

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2014 CFR

    2014-07-01

    ... PROGRAMS (CONTINUED) STANDARDS OF PERFORMANCE FOR NEW STATIONARY SOURCES Emissions Guidelines and Compliance Times for Commercial and Industrial Solid Waste Incineration Units Model Rule-Continuous...

  19. Performance Testing of Tracer Gas and Tracer Aerosol Detectors for use in Radionuclide NESHAP Compliance Testing

    DOE Office of Scientific and Technical Information (OSTI.GOV)

    Fuehne, David Patrick; Lattin, Rebecca Renee

    The Rad-NESHAP program, part of the Air Quality Compliance team of LANL’s Compliance Programs group (EPC-CP), and the Radiation Instrumentation & Calibration team, part of the Radiation Protection Services group (RP-SVS), frequently partner on issues relating to characterizing air flow streams. This memo documents the most recent example of this partnership, involving performance testing of sulfur hexafluoride detectors for use in stack gas mixing tests. Additionally, members of the Rad-NESHAP program performed a functional trending test on a pair of optical particle counters, comparing results from a non-calibrated instrument to a calibrated instrument. Prior to commissioning a new stack samplingmore » system, the ANSI Standard for stack sampling requires that the stack sample location must meet several criteria, including uniformity of tracer gas and aerosol mixing in the air stream. For these mix tests, tracer media (sulfur hexafluoride gas or liquid oil aerosol particles) are injected into the stack air stream and the resulting air concentrations are measured across the plane of the stack at the proposed sampling location. The coefficient of variation of these media concentrations must be under 20% when evaluated over the central 2/3 area of the stack or duct. The instruments which measure these air concentrations must be tested prior to the stack tests in order to ensure their linear response to varying air concentrations of either tracer gas or tracer aerosol. The instruments used in tracer gas and aerosol mix testing cannot be calibrated by the LANL Standards and Calibration Laboratory, so they would normally be sent off-site for factory calibration by the vendor. Operational requirements can prevent formal factory calibration of some instruments after they have been used in hazardous settings, e.g., within a radiological facility with potential airborne contamination. The performance tests described in this document are intended to demonstrate the reliable performance of the test instruments for the specific tests used in stack flow characterization.« less

  20. Predictors of CPAP compliance in different clinical settings: primary care versus sleep unit.

    PubMed

    Nadal, Núria; de Batlle, Jordi; Barbé, Ferran; Marsal, Josep Ramon; Sánchez-de-la-Torre, Alicia; Tarraubella, Nuria; Lavega, Merce; Sánchez-de-la-Torre, Manuel

    2018-03-01

    Good adherence to continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) treatment improves the patient's quality of life and decreases the risk of cardiovascular disease. Previous studies that have analyzed the adherence to CPAP were performed in a sleep unit (SU) setting. The involvement of primary care (PC) in the management of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) patients receiving CPAP treatment could introduce factors related to the adherence to treatment. The objective was to compare the baseline predictors of CPAP compliance in SU and PC settings. OSA patients treated with CPAP were followed for 6 months in SU or PC setting. We included baseline clinical and anthropometrical variables, the Epworth Sleep Scale (ESS) score, the quality of life index, and the Charlson index. A logistic regression was performed for each group to determine the CPAP compliance predictors. Discrimination and calibration were performed using the area under the curve and Hosmer-Lemeshow tests. We included 191 patients: 91 in the PC group and 100 in the SU group. In 74.9% of the patients, the compliance was ≥ 4 h per day, with 80% compliance in the SU setting and 69.2% compliance in the PC setting (p = 0.087). The predictors of CPAP compliance were different between SU and PC settings. Body mass index, ESS, and CPAP pressure were predictors in the SU setting, and ESS, gender, and waist circumference were predictors in the PC setting. The predictors of adequate CPAP compliance vary between SU and PC settings. Detecting compliance predictors could help in the planning of early interventions to improve CPAP adherence.

  1. 76 FR 48745 - Energy Conservation Program: Compliance Date Regarding the Test Procedures for Walk-In Coolers...

    Federal Register 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014

    2011-08-09

    ...), specified a test procedure that must be followed when determining the insulation value of the insulating... tests must be performed on walk-in panels and when tests may be performed on insulation foam used in the... WICF doors: The door type, R-value of the door insulation, and a declaration that the manufacturer has...

  2. 40 CFR 59.208 - Charcoal lighter material testing protocol.

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2012 CFR

    2012-07-01

    ... the performance, design, and operation specifications of the prescribed equipment. A demonstration... Administrator prior to compliance testing, based on an evaluation of comparative performance specifications and... stack barbecue charcoal that is designed to be lit without the packaging, the same as in paragraph (h)(1...

  3. 40 CFR 59.208 - Charcoal lighter material testing protocol.

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2013 CFR

    2013-07-01

    ... the performance, design, and operation specifications of the prescribed equipment. A demonstration... Administrator prior to compliance testing, based on an evaluation of comparative performance specifications and... stack barbecue charcoal that is designed to be lit without the packaging, the same as in paragraph (h)(1...

  4. 40 CFR 59.208 - Charcoal lighter material testing protocol.

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2014 CFR

    2014-07-01

    ... the performance, design, and operation specifications of the prescribed equipment. A demonstration... Administrator prior to compliance testing, based on an evaluation of comparative performance specifications and... stack barbecue charcoal that is designed to be lit without the packaging, the same as in paragraph (h)(1...

  5. 40 CFR 60.45c - Compliance and performance test methods and procedures for particulate matter.

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2012 CFR

    2012-07-01

    ... requested by the Administrator, to determine compliance with the standards using the following procedures... Administrator when necessitated by process variables or other factors. (5) For Method 5 or 5B of appendix A of... this section. (1) Notify the Administrator 1 month before starting use of the system. (2) Notify the...

  6. 40 CFR 60.45c - Compliance and performance test methods and procedures for particulate matter.

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2014 CFR

    2014-07-01

    ... requested by the Administrator, to determine compliance with the standards using the following procedures... Administrator when necessitated by process variables or other factors. (5) For Method 5 or 5B of appendix A of... this section. (1) Notify the Administrator 1 month before starting use of the system. (2) Notify the...

  7. 40 CFR 60.45c - Compliance and performance test methods and procedures for particulate matter.

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2013 CFR

    2013-07-01

    ... requested by the Administrator, to determine compliance with the standards using the following procedures... Administrator when necessitated by process variables or other factors. (5) For Method 5 or 5B of appendix A of... this section. (1) Notify the Administrator 1 month before starting use of the system. (2) Notify the...

  8. 40 CFR 63.8445 - How do I conduct performance tests and establish operating limits?

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2011 CFR

    2011-07-01

    ... limitations. (1) To determine compliance with the production-based hydrogen fluoride (HF), hydrogen chloride... operating at the maximum production level. (e) You may not conduct performance tests during periods of... mass emissions per unit of production for each test run using Equation 1 of this section: ER16MY03.000...

  9. 40 CFR 63.309 - Performance tests and procedures.

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2010 CFR

    2010-07-01

    ... Standards for Coke Oven Batteries § 63.309 Performance tests and procedures. (a) Except as otherwise... coke oven battery, the results of which shall be used in accordance with procedures specified in this subpart to determine compliance with each of the applicable visible emission limitations for coke oven...

  10. 40 CFR 63.309 - Performance tests and procedures.

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2011 CFR

    2011-07-01

    ... Standards for Coke Oven Batteries § 63.309 Performance tests and procedures. (a) Except as otherwise... coke oven battery, the results of which shall be used in accordance with procedures specified in this subpart to determine compliance with each of the applicable visible emission limitations for coke oven...

  11. 40 CFR 63.309 - Performance tests and procedures.

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2012 CFR

    2012-07-01

    ... Standards for Coke Oven Batteries § 63.309 Performance tests and procedures. (a) Except as otherwise... coke oven battery, the results of which shall be used in accordance with procedures specified in this subpart to determine compliance with each of the applicable visible emission limitations for coke oven...

  12. 40 CFR 63.309 - Performance tests and procedures.

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2013 CFR

    2013-07-01

    ... Standards for Coke Oven Batteries § 63.309 Performance tests and procedures. (a) Except as otherwise... coke oven battery, the results of which shall be used in accordance with procedures specified in this subpart to determine compliance with each of the applicable visible emission limitations for coke oven...

  13. 40 CFR 63.309 - Performance tests and procedures.

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2014 CFR

    2014-07-01

    ... Standards for Coke Oven Batteries § 63.309 Performance tests and procedures. (a) Except as otherwise... coke oven battery, the results of which shall be used in accordance with procedures specified in this subpart to determine compliance with each of the applicable visible emission limitations for coke oven...

  14. 40 CFR 63.7321 - When must I conduct subsequent performance tests?

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2010 CFR

    2010-07-01

    ... 40 Protection of Environment 13 2010-07-01 2010-07-01 false When must I conduct subsequent performance tests? 63.7321 Section 63.7321 Protection of Environment ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY..., Quenching, and Battery Stacks Initial Compliance Requirements § 63.7321 When must I conduct subsequent...

  15. 40 CFR 63.7 - Performance testing requirements.

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2014 CFR

    2014-07-01

    ...) program. Data quality objectives are the pretest expectations of precision, accuracy, and completeness of... test data bias. Gaseous audit samples are designed to audit the performance of the sampling system as... just as the compliance samples are collected. If a liquid or solid audit sample is designed to audit...

  16. 40 CFR 63.7 - Performance testing requirements.

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2013 CFR

    2013-07-01

    ...) program. Data quality objectives are the pretest expectations of precision, accuracy, and completeness of... test data bias. Gaseous audit samples are designed to audit the performance of the sampling system as... just as the compliance samples are collected. If a liquid or solid audit sample is designed to audit...

  17. 40 CFR 63.7 - Performance testing requirements.

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2011 CFR

    2011-07-01

    ...) program. Data quality objectives are the pretest expectations of precision, accuracy, and completeness of... test data bias. Gaseous audit samples are designed to audit the performance of the sampling system as... just as the compliance samples are collected. If a liquid or solid audit sample is designed to audit...

  18. 40 CFR 63.7 - Performance testing requirements.

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2012 CFR

    2012-07-01

    ...) program. Data quality objectives are the pretest expectations of precision, accuracy, and completeness of... test data bias. Gaseous audit samples are designed to audit the performance of the sampling system as... just as the compliance samples are collected. If a liquid or solid audit sample is designed to audit...

  19. 40 CFR 63.1590 - What reports must I submit?

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2010 CFR

    2010-07-01

    ... continuing compliance; (iv) The type and quantity of HAP emitted by your POTW treatment plant; (v) A... notification of performance tests; a performance test report; a startup, shutdown, and malfunction report; and... prior to beginning operation of your new or reconstructed POTW. You must also submit a startup, shutdown...

  20. 40 CFR 63.1590 - What reports must I submit?

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2013 CFR

    2013-07-01

    ... will be used for determining continuing compliance; (iv) The type and quantity of HAP emitted by your... this part, including a notification of performance tests; a performance test report; a startup... must also submit a startup, shutdown, and malfunction report. [64 FR 57579, Oct. 26, 1999, as amended...

  1. 40 CFR 63.1590 - What reports must I submit?

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2014 CFR

    2014-07-01

    ... will be used for determining continuing compliance; (iv) The type and quantity of HAP emitted by your... this part, including a notification of performance tests; a performance test report; a startup... must also submit a startup, shutdown, and malfunction report. [64 FR 57579, Oct. 26, 1999, as amended...

  2. 40 CFR 63.1590 - What reports must I submit?

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2011 CFR

    2011-07-01

    ... continuing compliance; (iv) The type and quantity of HAP emitted by your POTW treatment plant; (v) A... notification of performance tests; a performance test report; a startup, shutdown, and malfunction report; and... prior to beginning operation of your new or reconstructed POTW. You must also submit a startup, shutdown...

  3. 40 CFR 63.1590 - What reports must I submit?

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2012 CFR

    2012-07-01

    ... will be used for determining continuing compliance; (iv) The type and quantity of HAP emitted by your... this part, including a notification of performance tests; a performance test report; a startup... must also submit a startup, shutdown, and malfunction report. [64 FR 57579, Oct. 26, 1999, as amended...

  4. 40 CFR 60.543 - Performance test and compliance provisions.

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2010 CFR

    2010-07-01

    ... operator of each tread end cementing operation and each green tire spraying operation using only water... conducting a monthly performance test, the owner or operator of each tread end cementing operation and each green tire spraying operation shall submit formulation data or the results of Method 24 analysis...

  5. 40 CFR 60.543 - Performance test and compliance provisions.

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2011 CFR

    2011-07-01

    ... operator of each tread end cementing operation and each green tire spraying operation using only water... conducting a monthly performance test, the owner or operator of each tread end cementing operation and each green tire spraying operation shall submit formulation data or the results of Method 24 analysis...

  6. 40 CFR 63.343 - Compliance provisions.

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2010 CFR

    2010-07-01

    ... operators of affected sources. (1) Composite mesh-pad systems. (i) During the initial performance test, the... with the emission limitations in § 63.342 through the use of a composite mesh-pad system shall... one performance test and accept ±2 inches of water column from this value as the compliant range. (ii...

  7. 40 CFR 63.343 - Compliance provisions.

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2012 CFR

    2012-07-01

    ... operators of affected sources. (1) Composite mesh-pad systems. (i) During the initial performance test, the... with the emission limitations in § 63.342 through the use of a composite mesh-pad system shall... one performance test and accept ±2 inches of water column from this value as the compliant range. (ii...

  8. 40 CFR 63.343 - Compliance provisions.

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2011 CFR

    2011-07-01

    ... operators of affected sources. (1) Composite mesh-pad systems. (i) During the initial performance test, the... with the emission limitations in § 63.342 through the use of a composite mesh-pad system shall... one performance test and accept ±2 inches of water column from this value as the compliant range. (ii...

  9. 40 CFR Table 8 to Subpart Sssss of... - Continuous Compliance with Operating Limits

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2014 CFR

    2014-07-01

    ... recent performance test; andii. Conducting annually an inspection of all duct work, vents, and capture... process operating parameters within the limits established during the most recent performance test i... processing rate at or below the maximum organic HAP processing rate established during the most recent...

  10. 40 CFR Table 8 to Subpart Sssss of... - Continuous Compliance with Operating Limits

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2013 CFR

    2013-07-01

    ... recent performance test; andii. Conducting annually an inspection of all duct work, vents, and capture... process operating parameters within the limits established during the most recent performance test i... processing rate at or below the maximum organic HAP processing rate established during the most recent...

  11. 40 CFR Table 8 to Subpart Sssss of... - Continuous Compliance with Operating Limits

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2012 CFR

    2012-07-01

    ... recent performance test; andii. Conducting annually an inspection of all duct work, vents, and capture... process operating parameters within the limits established during the most recent performance test i... processing rate at or below the maximum organic HAP processing rate established during the most recent...

  12. Development and pilot test of a new set of good practice indicators for chronic non-malignant pain management.

    PubMed

    Saturno, Pedro Jesus; Angel-García, Daniel; Martínez-Nicolás, Ismael; López Soriano, Francisco; Escolar Reina, Maria Pilar; Guerrero Díaz, María Beatriz; Ros Martínez, María Encarnación; Medina Mirapeix, Francesc; Saturno Marcos, Mayo

    2018-06-08

    This study was designed to address the current relative void of valid measures by developing evidence-based quality indicators for pain management of chronic non-malignant pain. We performed a 10-year literature search to identify guidelines and review articles on chronic pain management to identify evidence-based recommendations for the different conditions associated to chronic pain. A complementary search of indicators and indicator-related articles was also performed. Then, we built new indicators or adapted existing ones to cover all the evidence-based recommendations we found. The resulting set was pilot-tested for feasibility, reliability (kappa) and usefulness to identify quality problems, using the Lot Quality Acceptance method, α≤0.05 y β≤0.01, for 75% (40% threshold) and 95% (70% threshold) compliance standards, and estimates with binomial exact 95% confidence intervals. The study reviews clinical records from a primary-care centre, a medium-size hospital (250 beds) and a large hospital (500 beds). Forty-six indicators were developed (six general and forty condition-specific). Thirty-three were feasible in primary care and/or hospitals. Feasible indicators were also reliable (most kappa>0.7). Regarding compliance, four quality indicators obtained compliance levels over 60%, addressing pharmacological treatment, multimodal approach and appropriate use of neuro-image tests; while sixteen obtained compliance scores under 15% (six with 0% compliance). The created set has tested to be feasible, reliable, and useful, with the capacity to serve as the baseline for developing the necessary strategies to improve the management of chronic non-malignant pain, by monitoring and evaluating quality of care. This article is protected by copyright. All rights reserved. This article is protected by copyright. All rights reserved.

  13. Molecular Weight Effects on the Viscoelastic Response of a Polyimide

    NASA Technical Reports Server (NTRS)

    Nicholson, Lee M.; Whitley, Karen S.; Gates, Thomas S.

    2000-01-01

    The effect of molecular weight on the viscoelastic performance of an advanced polymer (LaRC -SI) was investigated through the use of creep compliance tests. Testing consisted of short-term isothermal creep and recovery with the creep segments performed under constant load. The tests were conducted at three temperatures below the glass transition temperature of each material with different molecular weight. Through the use of time-aging-time superposition procedures, the material constants, material master curves and aging-related parameters were evaluated at each temperature for a given molecular weight. The time-temperature superposition technique helped to describe the effect of temperature on the timescale of the viscoelastic response of each molecular weight. It was shown that the low molecular weight materials have increased creep compliance and creep compliance rate, and are more sensitive to temperature than the high molecular weight materials. Furthermore, a critical molecular weight transition was observed to occur at a weight-average molecular weight of approximately 25000 g/mol below which, the temperature sensitivity of the time-temperature superposition shift factor increases rapidly.

  14. 40 CFR 60.2760 - What information must I submit following my initial performance test?

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2013 CFR

    2013-07-01

    ... PROTECTION AGENCY (CONTINUED) AIR PROGRAMS (CONTINUED) STANDARDS OF PERFORMANCE FOR NEW STATIONARY SOURCES Emissions Guidelines and Compliance Times for Commercial and Industrial Solid Waste Incineration Units Model...

  15. 40 CFR 60.2760 - What information must I submit following my initial performance test?

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2014 CFR

    2014-07-01

    ... PROTECTION AGENCY (CONTINUED) AIR PROGRAMS (CONTINUED) STANDARDS OF PERFORMANCE FOR NEW STATIONARY SOURCES Emissions Guidelines and Compliance Times for Commercial and Industrial Solid Waste Incineration Units Model...

  16. 40 CFR 60.2715 - By what date must I conduct the annual performance test?

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2013 CFR

    2013-07-01

    ...) AIR PROGRAMS (CONTINUED) STANDARDS OF PERFORMANCE FOR NEW STATIONARY SOURCES Emissions Guidelines and Compliance Times for Commercial and Industrial Solid Waste Incineration Units Model Rule-Continuous...

  17. 40 CFR 60.2715 - By what date must I conduct the annual performance test?

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2014 CFR

    2014-07-01

    ...) AIR PROGRAMS (CONTINUED) STANDARDS OF PERFORMANCE FOR NEW STATIONARY SOURCES Emissions Guidelines and Compliance Times for Commercial and Industrial Solid Waste Incineration Units Model Rule-Continuous...

  18. Release 1.0 System Integration Test Report

    DOT National Transportation Integrated Search

    1996-05-23

    The purpose of this report is to present the findings of the System Integration : Test Team which relates to the compliance with the C-TIC Release 1.0 : requirements. This report summarizes the tests performed, the procedures and : any comments relat...

  19. Quality Control Review of the Dixon Hughes Goodman LLP FY 2014 Single Audit of Logistics Management Institute

    DTIC Science & Technology

    2016-09-29

    independent, relevant, and timely oversight of the Department of Defense that supports the warfighter; promotes accountability , integrity, and...compliance testing for the allowable costs/cost principles compliance requirement to ensure the review of indirect costs is adequately performed...consulting services in logistics, acquisition and financial management, infrastructure management, information management, organizational improvement, and

  20. Integrated Advanced Microwave Sounding Unit-A (AMSU-A). Performance Verification Report: METSAT AMSU-A2 Antenna Drive Subsystem, P/N 1331200-2, S/N 106

    NASA Technical Reports Server (NTRS)

    Higgins, T.

    1998-01-01

    An antenna drive subsystem test was performed on the METSAT AMSU-A2 S/N 106 instrument. The objective of the test was to demonstrate compliance with applicable paragraphs of AMSU-A specifications S480-80. Tests were conducted at both the subassembly and instrument level.

  1. Compliance Monitoring of Drinking Water Supplies

    ERIC Educational Resources Information Center

    Haukebo, Thomas; Bernius, Jean

    1977-01-01

    The most frequent testing required under the Safe Drinking Water Act of 1974 is for turbidity and coliform. Free chlorine residual testing can be substituted for part of the coliform requirement. Described are chemical procedures for performing this test. References are given. (Author/MA)

  2. 40 CFR 63.11456 - What are the notification requirements?

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2010 CFR

    2010-07-01

    ... § 63.9(b)(2), if you start up your affected source before December 26, 2007, you must submit an Initial..., including the performance test results, before the close of business on the 60th day following the... performance test, before the close of business on the compliance date specified in § 63.11450. ...

  3. 40 CFR 63.343 - Compliance provisions.

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2013 CFR

    2013-07-01

    .... (1) Composite mesh-pad systems. (i) During the initial performance test, the owner or operator of an... limitations in § 63.342 through the use of a composite mesh-pad system shall determine the outlet chromium... performance test and accept ±2 inches of water column from this value as the compliant range. (ii) On and...

  4. 40 CFR 63.343 - Compliance provisions.

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2014 CFR

    2014-07-01

    .... (1) Composite mesh-pad systems. (i) During the initial performance test, the owner or operator of an... limitations in § 63.342 through the use of a composite mesh-pad system shall determine the outlet chromium... performance test and accept ±2 inches of water column from this value as the compliant range. (ii) On and...

  5. 40 CFR 60.2675 - What operating limits must I meet and by when?

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2011 CFR

    2011-07-01

    ... 110 percent of the average charge rate measured during the most recent performance test demonstrating... of the daily charge rate measured during the most recent performance test demonstrating compliance... calculated as 90 percent of the average pressure drop across the wet scrubber measured during the most recent...

  6. 40 CFR 60.2675 - What operating limits must I meet and by when?

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2010 CFR

    2010-07-01

    ... 110 percent of the average charge rate measured during the most recent performance test demonstrating... of the daily charge rate measured during the most recent performance test demonstrating compliance... calculated as 90 percent of the average pressure drop across the wet scrubber measured during the most recent...

  7. Compliance factors associated with contact lens-related dry eye.

    PubMed

    Ramamoorthy, Padmapriya; Nichols, Jason Jay

    2014-01-01

    To determine if compliance factors are associated with contact lens-related dry eye (CLDE). The data were derived from subject responses to a compliance survey administered in a cross-sectional study including 100 healthy, daily (nonovernight), experienced soft contact lens wearers (50 normal and 50 with CLDE). Classification into normal or CLDE groups was based on Contact Lens Dry Eye Questionnaire scores, tear breakup time, and 2 hours difference between total and comfortable daily lens wear hours. The compliance survey queried aspects of lens care, rub and rinse practices, lens and lens case replacement frequency, solution replacement, and sleeping with lenses. Statistical analysis of the data was performed using unpaired T tests, χ, and Fisher exact tests as applicable. The average age of all subjects was 24.8±4.4 years, and 60% were women. Overall compliance rates were low for several variables including recommended replacement of contact lenses (53%), rub and rinse practices (69% and 45%, respectively), care solution topping-off (80%), and washing hands before handling lenses (48%). However, almost no compliance factors were associated with CLDE status, with the exception of perceived ease or difficulty with lens care, which was rated as more difficult by the CLDE group (P=0.004). Overall compliance rates with contact lens care practices are very low, highlighting the need for more effective methods of patient education regarding contact lens care and compliance. However, almost no compliance factors were found to be associated with CLDE. Factors other than compliance likely play a bigger role in CLDE.

  8. Sunglasses, the European directive and the European standard.

    PubMed

    Dain, Stephen John; Ngo, Thi Phuong Thao; Cheng, Brian Barry; Hu, Angel; Teh, Adrian Ghim Boon; Tseng, Jane; Vu, Nam

    2010-05-01

    The Optics and Radiometry Laboratory (ORLAB) provides a testing service for the Australian sunglass industry to assist its compliance with the mandatory Consumer Product Safety Standard. In doing so, a number of sunglasses carrying the CE mark (in effect a claim of compliance with the European Union Personal Protective Equipment Directive) have been tested. Since there is no mandatory testing in Europe (the sunglass industry is deemed self regulating), evaluating their performance will give an insight into compliance with the Directive. Consecutive submissions to ORLAB over a period of 18 months were examined for CE marked sunglasses. The results for 646 CE marked pairs of sunglasses tested during 2003 and first half 2004 were examined and evaluated for compliance with EN 1836 (the European sunglass standard) on the basis of refractive power, prismatic power, transmittance (visible, UV and coloration) and polarization. A total of 17.3% failed EN 1836 and 3.3% were borderline (i.e. within our uncertainties of measurement of the requirement). The failures comprised: 0.9% lens defect; 12.5% polarization alignment error; 2.7% excessive vertical prism; 22.3% excessive horizontal prism; 27.7% excessive spherical power; 14.3% excessive cylindrical power; 1.8% excessive UV transmittance; and 23.2% transmittance difference between lenses (always gradient tints). With up to 20% non-compliance, self regulation is not working particularly well in providing the public with complying sunglasses.

  9. 40 CFR 60.614 - Test methods and procedures.

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2011 CFR

    2011-07-01

    ... 40 Protection of Environment 6 2011-07-01 2011-07-01 false Test methods and procedures. 60.614... Unit Processes § 60.614 Test methods and procedures. (a) For the purpose of demonstrating compliance... any performance test. (b) The following methods in appendix A to this part, except as provided under...

  10. 40 CFR 60.614 - Test methods and procedures.

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2013 CFR

    2013-07-01

    ... 40 Protection of Environment 7 2013-07-01 2013-07-01 false Test methods and procedures. 60.614... Unit Processes § 60.614 Test methods and procedures. (a) For the purpose of demonstrating compliance... any performance test. (b) The following methods in appendix A to this part, except as provided under...

  11. 40 CFR 60.614 - Test methods and procedures.

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2014 CFR

    2014-07-01

    ... 40 Protection of Environment 7 2014-07-01 2014-07-01 false Test methods and procedures. 60.614... Unit Processes § 60.614 Test methods and procedures. (a) For the purpose of demonstrating compliance... any performance test. (b) The following methods in appendix A to this part, except as provided under...

  12. Lessons learned in preparing method 29 filters for compliance testing audits.

    PubMed

    Martz, R F; McCartney, J E; Bursey, J T; Riley, C E

    2000-01-01

    Companies conducting compliance testing are required to analyze audit samples at the time they collect and analyze the stack samples if audit samples are available. Eastern Research Group (ERG) provides technical support to the EPA's Emission Measurements Center's Stationary Source Audit Program (SSAP) for developing, preparing, and distributing performance evaluation samples and audit materials. These audit samples are requested via the regulatory Agency and include spiked audit materials for EPA Method 29-Metals Emissions from Stationary Sources, as well as other methods. To provide appropriate audit materials to federal, state, tribal, and local governments, as well as agencies performing environmental activities and conducting emission compliance tests, ERG has recently performed testing of blank filter materials and preparation of spiked filters for EPA Method 29. For sampling stationary sources using an EPA Method 29 sampling train, the use of filters without organic binders containing less than 1.3 microg/in.2 of each of the metals to be measured is required. Risk Assessment testing imposes even stricter requirements for clean filter background levels. Three vendor sources of quartz fiber filters were evaluated for background contamination to ensure that audit samples would be prepared using filters with the lowest metal background levels. A procedure was developed to test new filters, and a cleaning procedure was evaluated to see if a greater level of cleanliness could be achieved using an acid rinse with new filters. Background levels for filters supplied by different vendors and within lots of filters from the same vendor showed a wide variation, confirmed through contact with several analytical laboratories that frequently perform EPA Method 29 analyses. It has been necessary to repeat more than one compliance test because of suspect metals background contamination levels. An acid cleaning step produced improvement in contamination level, but the difference was not significant for most of the Method 29 target metals. As a result of our studies, we conclude: Filters for Method 29 testing should be purchased in lots as large as possible. Testing firms should pre-screen new boxes and/or new lots of filters used for Method 29 testing. Random analysis of three filters (top, middle, bottom of the box) from a new box of vendor filters before allowing them to be used in field tests is a prudent approach. A box of filters from a given vendor should be screened, and filters from this screened box should be used both for testing and as field blanks in each test scenario to provide the level of quality assurance required for stationary source testing.

  13. Empirical evaluation of pump inlet compliance

    NASA Technical Reports Server (NTRS)

    Ghahremani, F. G.; Rubin, S.

    1972-01-01

    Cavitation compliance was determined experimentally from pulsing tests on a number of rocket turbopumps. The primary test data used for this study are those for the Rocketdyne H-1, F-1, and J-2 oxidizer and fuel pumps employed on Saturn vehicles. The study shows that these data can be correlated by a particular form of nondimensionalization, the key feature of which is to divide the operating cavitation number or suction specific speed by its value at head breakdown. An expression is obtained for a best-fit curve for these data. Another set of test data for the Aerojet LR87 and 91 pumps can be correlated by a somewhat different nondimensional pump performance parameter, specifically by relating the cavitation number to its position between the head breakdown point and the point of zero slope of the head coefficient versus cavitation number. Recommendations are given for the estimation of the cavitation compliance for new designs in the Rocketdyne family of pumps.

  14. 42 CFR 493.1777 - Standard: Inspection of laboratories that have requested or have been issued a certificate of...

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2012 CFR

    2012-10-01

    ... inspections on the laboratory's compliance history. (c) Provider-performed microscopy procedures. The inspection sample for review may include testing in the subcategory of provider-performed microscopy...

  15. 42 CFR 493.1777 - Standard: Inspection of laboratories that have requested or have been issued a certificate of...

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2014 CFR

    2014-10-01

    ... inspections on the laboratory's compliance history. (c) Provider-performed microscopy procedures. The inspection sample for review may include testing in the subcategory of provider-performed microscopy...

  16. 42 CFR 493.1777 - Standard: Inspection of laboratories that have requested or have been issued a certificate of...

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2011 CFR

    2011-10-01

    ... inspections on the laboratory's compliance history. (c) Provider-performed microscopy procedures. The inspection sample for review may include testing in the subcategory of provider-performed microscopy...

  17. 42 CFR 493.1777 - Standard: Inspection of laboratories that have requested or have been issued a certificate of...

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2010 CFR

    2010-10-01

    ... inspections on the laboratory's compliance history. (c) Provider-performed microscopy procedures. The inspection sample for review may include testing in the subcategory of provider-performed microscopy...

  18. 42 CFR 493.1777 - Standard: Inspection of laboratories that have requested or have been issued a certificate of...

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2013 CFR

    2013-10-01

    ... inspections on the laboratory's compliance history. (c) Provider-performed microscopy procedures. The inspection sample for review may include testing in the subcategory of provider-performed microscopy...

  19. 40 CFR Table 10 to Subpart Dddd of... - Applicability of General Provisions to Subpart DDDD

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2013 CFR

    2013-07-01

    ... for SSM and SSMP; content of SSMP Yes. § 63.6(f)(1) Compliance Except During SSM You must comply with emission standards at all times except during SSM Yes. § 63.6(f)(2)-(3) Methods for Determining Compliance...; cannot conduct performance tests during SSM; not a violation to exceed standard during SSM Yes. § 63.7(e...

  20. 40 CFR Table 10 to Subpart Dddd of... - Applicability of General Provisions to Subpart DDDD

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2011 CFR

    2011-07-01

    ... for SSM and SSMP; content of SSMP Yes. § 63.6(f)(1) Compliance Except During SSM You must comply with emission standards at all times except during SSM Yes. § 63.6(f)(2)-(3) Methods for Determining Compliance...; cannot conduct performance tests during SSM; not a violation to exceed standard during SSM Yes. § 63.7(e...

  1. 40 CFR Table 10 to Subpart Dddd of... - Applicability of General Provisions to Subpart DDDD

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2012 CFR

    2012-07-01

    ... for SSM and SSMP; content of SSMP Yes. § 63.6(f)(1) Compliance Except During SSM You must comply with emission standards at all times except during SSM Yes. § 63.6(f)(2)-(3) Methods for Determining Compliance...; cannot conduct performance tests during SSM; not a violation to exceed standard during SSM Yes. § 63.7(e...

  2. 40 CFR Table 10 to Subpart Dddd of... - Applicability of General Provisions to Subpart DDDD

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2014 CFR

    2014-07-01

    ... for SSM and SSMP; content of SSMP Yes. § 63.6(f)(1) Compliance Except During SSM You must comply with emission standards at all times except during SSM Yes. § 63.6(f)(2)-(3) Methods for Determining Compliance...; cannot conduct performance tests during SSM; not a violation to exceed standard during SSM Yes. § 63.7(e...

  3. 40 CFR 60.46b - Compliance and performance test methods and procedures for particulate matter and nitrogen oxides.

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2014 CFR

    2014-07-01

    ... and procedures for particulate matter and nitrogen oxides. 60.46b Section 60.46b Protection of... nitrogen oxides. (a) The PM emission standards and opacity limits under § 60.43b apply at all times except... oil having a nitrogen content greater than 0.30 weight percent shall determine compliance with the NOX...

  4. 40 CFR 60.46b - Compliance and performance test methods and procedures for particulate matter and nitrogen oxides.

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2013 CFR

    2013-07-01

    ... and procedures for particulate matter and nitrogen oxides. 60.46b Section 60.46b Protection of... nitrogen oxides. (a) The PM emission standards and opacity limits under § 60.43b apply at all times except... oil having a nitrogen content greater than 0.30 weight percent shall determine compliance with the NOX...

  5. 40 CFR Table 5 to Subpart Zzzz of... - Initial Compliance With Emission Limitations and Operating Limitations

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2010 CFR

    2010-07-01

    ... demonstrated initial compliance if . . . 1. 2SLB and 4SLB stationary RICE >500 HP located at a major source and new or reconstructed CI stationary RICE >500 HP located at a major source a. Reduce CO emissions and... initial performance test. 2. 2SLB and 4SLB stationary RICE >500 HP located at a major source and new or...

  6. 40 CFR 63.6612 - By what date must I conduct the initial performance tests or other initial compliance...

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2011 CFR

    2011-07-01

    ... stationary RICE with a site rating of less than or equal to 500 brake HP located at a major source of HAP emissions or an existing stationary RICE located at an area source of HAP emissions? 63.6612 Section 63.6612... other initial compliance demonstrations if I own or operate an existing stationary RICE with a site...

  7. 40 CFR 63.6612 - By what date must I conduct the initial performance tests or other initial compliance...

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2010 CFR

    2010-07-01

    ... stationary RICE with a site rating of less than or equal to 500 brake HP located at a major source of HAP emissions or an existing stationary RICE located at an area source of HAP emissions? 63.6612 Section 63.6612... other initial compliance demonstrations if I own or operate an existing stationary RICE with a site...

  8. Strength and Performance Enhancement of Bonded Joints by Spatial Tailoring of Adhesive Compliance via 3D Printing.

    PubMed

    Kumar, S; Wardle, Brian L; Arif, Muhamad F

    2017-01-11

    Adhesive bonding continues to emerge as a preferred route for joining materials with broad applications including advanced structures, microelectronics, biomedical systems, and consumer goods. Here, we study the mechanics of deformation and failure of tensile-loaded single-lap joints with a compliance-tailored adhesive. Tailoring of the adhesive compliance redistributes stresses and strains to reduce both shear and peel concentrations at the ends of the adhesive that determine failure of the joint. Utilizing 3D printing, the modulus of the adhesive is spatially varied along the bondlength. Experimental strength testing, including optical strain mapping, reveals that the strain redistribution results in a greater than 100% increase in strength and toughness concomitant with a 50% increase in strain-to-break while maintaining joint stiffness. The tailoring demonstrated here is immediately realizable in a broad array of 3D printing applications, and the level of performance enhancement suggests that compliance tailoring of the adhesive is a generalizable route for achieving superior performance of joints in other applications, such as advanced structural composites.

  9. Rectal compliance as a routine measurement: extreme volumes have direct clinical impact and normal volumes exclude rectum as a problem.

    PubMed

    Felt-Bersma, R J; Sloots, C E; Poen, A C; Cuesta, M A; Meuwissen, S G

    2000-12-01

    The clinical impact of rectal compliance and sensitivity measurement is not clear. The aim of this study was to measure the rectal compliance in different patient groups compared with controls and to establish the clinical effect of rectal compliance. Anorectal function tests were performed in 974 consecutive patients (284 men). Normal values were obtained from 24 controls. Rectal compliance measurement was performed by filling a latex rectal balloon with water at a rate of 60 ml per minute. Volume and intraballoon pressure were measured. Volume and pressure at three sensitivity thresholds were recorded for analysis: first sensation, urge, and maximal toleration. At maximal toleration, the rectal compliance (volume/pressure) was calculated. Proctoscopy, anal manometry, anal mucosal sensitivity, and anal endosonography were also performed as part of our anorectal function tests. No effect of age or gender was observed in either controls or patients. Patients with fecal incontinence had a higher volume at first sensation and a higher pressure at maximal toleration (P = 0.03), the presence of a sphincter defect or low or normal anal pressures made no difference. Patients with constipation had a larger volume at first sensation and urge (P < 0.0001 and P < 0.01). Patients with a rectocele had a larger volume at first sensation (P = 0.004). Patients with rectal prolapse did not differ from controls; after rectopexy, rectal compliance decreased (P < 0.0003). Patients with inflammatory bowel disease had a lower rectal compliance, most pronounced in active proctitis (P = 0.003). Patients with ileoanal pouches also had a lower compliance (P < 0.0001). In the 17 patients where a maximal toleration volume < 60 ml was found, 11 had complaints of fecal incontinence, and 6 had a stoma. In 31 patients a maximal toleration volume between 60 and 100 ml was found; 12 patients had complaints of fecal incontinence, and 6 had a stoma. Proctitis or pouchitis was the main cause for a small compliance. All 29 patients who had a maximal toleration volume > 500 ml had complaints of constipation. No correlation between rectal and anal mucosal sensitivity was found. Rectal compliance measurement with a latex balloon is easily feasible. In this series of 974 patients, some patient groups showed an abnormal rectal visceral sensitivity and compliance, but there was an overlap with controls. Rectal compliance measurement gave a good clinical impression about the contribution of the rectum to the anorectal problem. Patients with proctitis and pouchitis had the smallest rectal compliance. A maximal toleration volume < 60 ml always led to fecal incontinence, and stomas should be considered for such patients. A maximal toleration volume > 500 ml was only seen in constipated patients, and therapy should be given to prevent further damage to the pelvic floor. Values close to or within the normal range rule out the rectum as an important factor in the anorectal problem of the patient.

  10. Is there agreement between worker self and supervisor assessment of worker safety performance? An examination in the construction industry.

    PubMed

    Xia, Nini; Griffin, Mark A; Wang, Xueqing; Liu, Xing; Wang, Dan

    2018-06-01

    Individual safety performance (behavior) critically influences safety outcomes in high-risk workplaces. Compared to the study of generic work performance on different measurements, few studies have investigated different measurements of safety performance, typically relying on employees' self-reflection of their safety behavior. This research aims to address this limitation by including worker self-reflection and other (i.e., supervisor) assessment of two worker safety performance dimensions, safety compliance and safety participation. A sample of 105 workers and 17 supervisors in 17 groups in the Chinese construction industry participated in this study. Comparisons were made between worker compliance and participation in each measurement, and between workers' and supervisors' assessment of workers' compliance and participation. Multilevel modeling was adopted to test the moderating effects on the worker self-reflection and supervisor-assessment relationship by group safety climate and the work experience of supervisors. Higher levels of safety compliance than participation were found for self-reflection and supervisor assessment. The discrepancy between the two measurements in each safety performance dimension was significant. The work experience of supervisors attenuated the discrepancy between self- and supervisor-assessment of compliance. Contrary to our expectations, the moderating effect of group safety climate was not supported. The discrepancy between worker self- and supervisor-assessment of worker safety performance, thus, suggests the importance of including alternative measurements of safety performance in addition to self-reflection. Lower levels of participation behavior in both raters suggest more research on the motivators of participatory behavior. Practical applications The discrepancy between different raters can lead to negative reactions of ratees, suggesting that managers should be aware of that difference. Assigning experienced supervisors as raters can be effective at mitigating interrater discrepancy and conflicts in the assessment of compliance behavior. Copyright © 2018 National Safety Council and Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.

  11. Supporting the patient's role in guideline compliance: a controlled study.

    PubMed

    Rosenberg, Stephen N; Shnaiden, Tatiana L; Wegh, Arnold A; Juster, Iver A

    2008-11-01

    Clinical messages alerting physicians to gaps in the care of specific patients have been shown to increase compliance with evidence-based guidelines. This study sought to measure any additional impact on compliance when alerting messages also were sent to patients. For alerts that were generated by computerized clinical rules applied to claims, compliance was determined by subsequent claims evidence (eg, that recommended tests were performed). Compliance was measured in the baseline year and the study year for 4 study group employers (combined membership >100,000) that chose to add patient messaging in the study year, and 28 similar control group employers (combined membership >700,000) that maintained physician messaging but did not add patient messaging. The impact of patient messaging was assessed by comparing changes in compliance from baseline to study year in the 2 groups. Multiple logistic regression was used to control for differences between the groups. Because a given member or physician could receive multiple alerts, generalized estimating equations with clustering by patient and physician were used. Controlling for differences in age, sex, and the severity and types of clinical alerts between the study and control groups, the addition of patient messaging increased compliance by 12.5% (P <.001). This increase was primarily because of improved responses to alerts regarding the need for screening, diagnostic, and monitoring tests. Supplementing clinical alerts to physicians with messages directly to their patients produced a statistically significant increase in compliance with the evidence-based guidelines underlying the alerts.

  12. 40 CFR 63.116 - Process vent provisions-performance test methods and procedures to determine compliance.

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2010 CFR

    2010-07-01

    ... conduct a performance test to determine percent emission reduction or outlet organic HAP or TOC... organic HAP concentration and percent reduction may be measured as either total organic HAP or as TOC... measurement of total organic HAP or TOC (minus methane and ethane) concentrations in all vent streams and...

  13. 40 CFR Table 6 to Subpart Zzzz of... - Continuous Compliance With Emission Limitations, and Other Requirements

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2014 CFR

    2014-07-01

    ... >500 HP located at a major source of HAP a. Reduce CO emissions and using an oxidation catalyst, and... not using an oxidation catalyst, and using a CPMS i. Conducting semiannual performance tests for CO to... RICE exhaust and using oxidation catalyst or NSCR i. Conducting semiannual performance tests for...

  14. 40 CFR Table 6 to Subpart Zzzz of... - Continuous Compliance With Emission Limitations, and Other Requirements

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2013 CFR

    2013-07-01

    ... >500 HP located at a major source of HAP a. Reduce CO emissions and using an oxidation catalyst, and... not using an oxidation catalyst, and using a CPMS i. Conducting semiannual performance tests for CO to... RICE exhaust and using oxidation catalyst or NSCR i. Conducting semiannual performance tests for...

  15. 40 CFR 62.14675 - By what date must I conduct the annual performance test?

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2011 CFR

    2011-07-01

    ... 40 Protection of Environment 8 2011-07-01 2011-07-01 false By what date must I conduct the annual... Commenced Construction On or Before November 30, 1999 Continuous Compliance Requirements § 62.14675 By what... particulate matter, hydrogen chloride, and opacity within 12 months following the initial performance test...

  16. 40 CFR 60.46b - Compliance and performance test methods and procedures for particulate matter and nitrogen oxides.

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2012 CFR

    2012-07-01

    ....8, and shall conduct subsequent performance tests as requested by the Administrator, using the... Administrator when necessitated by process variables or other factors. (4) For Method 5 of appendix A of this... to the Administrator's satisfaction suitable methods to determine the average hourly heat input rate...

  17. Audit and feedback intervention: An examination of differences in chiropractic record-keeping compliance.

    PubMed

    Homb, Nicole M; Sheybani, Shayan; Derby, Dustin; Wood, Kurt

    2014-10-01

    Objective : The objective of this study was to investigate the association of a clinical documentation quality improvement program using audit-feedback with clinical compliance to indicators of quality chart documentation. Methods : This was an analysis of differences between adherence to quality indicators of chiropractic record documentation and audit-feedback intervention (feedback report only vs. feedback report with one-on-one educational consultation) at different campuses. Comparisons among groups were analyzed using analysis of variance (ANOVA), Tukey or Dunnett post hoc tests, and Cohen's d effect size estimates. Results : There was a significant increase in the mean percentile compliance in 2 of 5 compliance areas and 1 of 11 compliance objectives. Campus B demonstrated significantly higher levels of compliance relative to campus A and/or campus C in 5 of 5 compliance areas and 7 of 11 compliance objectives. Across-campus comparisons indicated that the compliance area Review (Non-Medicare) Treatment Plan [F(2,18) = 17.537, p < .001] and compliance objective Treatment Plan Goals [F(2,26) = 5.653, p < .001] exhibited the highest practical importance for clinical compliance practice. Conclusions : Feedback of performance improved compliance to indicators of quality health record documentation, especially when baseline adherence is relatively low. Required educational consultations with clinicians combined with audit-feedback were no more effective at increasing compliance to indicators of quality health record documentation than audit-feedback alone.

  18. 75 FR 82140 - Petition for Waiver of Compliance

    Federal Register 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014

    2010-12-29

    ... post-test verification. Two or three teams of verifiers will then be sent out with field instruments to... test pilot project beginning April 1, 2011, for a period of up to 1 year on the main tracks between... nonstop continuous rail test, CSX will not perform parallel/redundant start/stop rail testing on track...

  19. 77 FR 8325 - Petition for Waiver of Compliance

    Federal Register 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014

    2012-02-14

    ... defective locations for post-test verification. Verifiers will then be sent out with field instruments to... III of its nonstop continuous rail test pilot project beginning April 1, 2012, for a period of up to 1... nonstop continuous rail test, CSX will not perform parallel or redundant start/stop rail testing on track...

  20. Functional MRI compliance in children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder

    PubMed Central

    Karakaş, Sirel; Dinçer, Elvin Doğutepe; Ceylan, Arzu Özkan; Tileylioğlu, Emre; Karakaş, Hakkı Muammer; Talı, E. Turgut

    2015-01-01

    PURPOSE We aimed to test the effect of prescan training and orientation in functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI) in children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and to investigate whether fMRI compliance was modified by state anxiety. METHODS Subjects included 77 males aged 6–12 years; there were 53 patients in the ADHD group and 24 participants in the healthy control group. Exclusion criteria included neurological and/or psychiatric comorbidities (other than ADHD), the use of psychoactive drugs, and an intelligence quotient outside the normal range. Children were individually subjected to prescan orientation and training. Data were acquired using a 1.5 Tesla scanner and an 8-channel head coil. Functional scans were performed using a standard neurocognitive task. RESULTS The neurocognitive task led to reliable fMRI maps. Compliance was not significantly different between ADHD and control groups based on success, failure, and repetition rates of fMRI. Compliance of ADHD patients with extreme levels of anxiety was also not significantly different. CONCLUSION The fMRI compliance of ADHD children is typically lower than that of healthy children. However, compliance can be increased to the level of age-matched healthy control children by addressing concerns about the technical and procedural aspects of fMRI, providing orientation programs, and performing on-task training. In patients thus trained, compliance does not change with the level of state anxiety suggesting that the anxiety hypothesis of fMRI compliance is not supported. PMID:25519454

  1. 40 CFR 63.6611 - By what date must I conduct the initial performance tests or other initial compliance...

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2011 CFR

    2011-07-01

    ... reconstructed 4SLB SI stationary RICE with a site rating of greater than or equal to 250 and less than or equal... compliance demonstrations if I own or operate a new or reconstructed 4SLB SI stationary RICE with a site... of HAP emissions? If you own or operate a new or reconstructed 4SLB stationary RICE with a site...

  2. 40 CFR 86.1432 - Vehicle preparation.

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2010 CFR

    2010-07-01

    ... cold temperature compliance pathway, the temperature of the fuel prior to its delivery to the fuel tank... is the Cold CO Test Procedure, performed in accordance with subpart C of this part. (ii) Testing by...). (C) Cold CO Test Procedure, in accordance with subpart C of this part. (c) Soak—(1) Manufacturer's...

  3. 40 CFR 86.1432 - Vehicle preparation.

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2011 CFR

    2011-07-01

    ... cold temperature compliance pathway, the temperature of the fuel prior to its delivery to the fuel tank... is the Cold CO Test Procedure, performed in accordance with subpart C of this part. (ii) Testing by...). (C) Cold CO Test Procedure, in accordance with subpart C of this part. (c) Soak—(1) Manufacturer's...

  4. Validation and cross-cultural pilot testing of compliance with standard precautions scale: self-administered instrument for clinical nurses.

    PubMed

    Lam, Simon C

    2014-05-01

    To perform detailed psychometric testing of the compliance with standard precautions scale (CSPS) in measuring compliance with standard precautions of clinical nurses and to conduct cross-cultural pilot testing and assess the relevance of the CSPS on an international platform. A cross-sectional and correlational design with repeated measures. Nursing students from a local registered nurse training university, nurses from different hospitals in Hong Kong, and experts in an international conference. The psychometric properties of the CSPS were evaluated via internal consistency, 2-week and 3-month test-retest reliability, concurrent validation, and construct validation. The cross-cultural pilot testing and relevance check was examined by experts on infection control from various developed and developing regions. Among 453 participants, 193 were nursing students, 165 were enrolled nurses, and 95 were registered nurses. The results showed that the CSPS had satisfactory reliability (Cronbach α = 0.73; intraclass correlation coefficient, 0.79 for 2-week test-retest and 0.74 for 3-month test-retest) and validity (optimum correlation with criterion measure; r = 0.76, P < .001; satisfactory results on known-group method and hypothesis testing). A total of 19 experts from 16 countries assured that most of the CSPS findings were relevant and globally applicable. The CSPS demonstrated satisfactory results on the basis of the standard international criteria on psychometric testing, which ascertained the reliability and validity of this instrument in measuring the compliance of clinical nurses with standard precautions. The cross-cultural pilot testing further reinforced the instrument's relevance and applicability in most developed and developing regions.

  5. Patient Compliance Is Critical for Equivalent Clinical Outcomes for Breast Cancer Treated by Breast-Conservation Therapy

    PubMed Central

    Li, Benjamin D. L.; Brown, William A.; Ampil, Frederico L.; Burton, Gary V.; Yu, Herbert; McDonald, John C.

    2000-01-01

    Objective To determine the compliance with a standard breast-conservation therapy (BCT) program in a predominantly indigent, minority population of patients with early breast cancer (stage I and II) served by a rural state institution in the South; to compare the clinical outcomes of this group with those reported in clinical trials; and to examine the socioeconomic factors that may have contributed to the rate of compliance. Summary Background Data Disease-free survival and overall survival in early breast cancer treated by BCT versus modified radical mastectomy are reported to be equivalent in prospective randomized trials. However, patients enrolled in clinical trials may not be representative of patients living in the various diverse communities that make up the United States. The authors’ hypothesis is that patients enrolled in clinical trials at the national level may not be representative of indigent patients in the rural South and that clinical trial results may not be directly applicable. Methods A retrospective review of 55 women with early-stage breast cancer treated from 1990 to 1995 was performed. Clinical data, compliance with treatment and clinical follow-up, and recurrence rates were examined. Statistical analysis performed include the Fisher exact test, Kaplan-Meier survival analysis, and log-rank test. Results Full compliance (defined as completion of the entire course of radiation therapy and clinical follow-up) with the BCT program was observed in only 36% of patients. Fifteen of the 35 noncompliant patients did not complete radiation therapy. A significantly higher local failure rate was observed: 8 of these 15 patients (53%) have had local failure. In contrast, patients who were either in full compliance with the BCT program or were deficient only in that they missed part of their clinical follow-up had local failure rates of 5% (1/20) and 10% (2/20), respectively. Age, race, stage of cancer, economic status (measured by availability of medical insurance), distance of patient’s residence from the hospital, and education level were evaluated as potential predictors of compliance. None predicted patient compliance, although a trend toward higher compliance was noted in patients with a higher education level, as determined by literacy testing. Conclusions Compliance with the BCT protocol at the authors’ institution was worse than reported in clinical trials, and noncompliance translated into a significant increase in the local failure rate. Factors examined suggest that literacy may play a role in predicting compliance. Although BCT should be discussed with all breast cancer patients, the judicious application of clinical trial data to an institution’s local population is warranted. PMID:10816632

  6. 40 CFR 60.603 - Performance test and compliance provisions.

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2010 CFR

    2010-07-01

    ... PROGRAMS (CONTINUED) STANDARDS OF PERFORMANCE FOR NEW STATIONARY SOURCES Standards of Performance for... Solvent Contained in the Solvent Feed Holding Tank. (ii) Measure and record the amount of polymer introduced into the affected facility and the solvent-to-polymer ratio of the spinning solutions, and use the...

  7. DKIST enclosure modeling and verification during factory assembly and testing

    NASA Astrophysics Data System (ADS)

    Larrakoetxea, Ibon; McBride, William; Marshall, Heather K.; Murga, Gaizka

    2014-08-01

    The Daniel K. Inouye Solar Telescope (DKIST, formerly the Advanced Technology Solar Telescope, ATST) is unique as, apart from protecting the telescope and its instrumentation from the weather, it holds the entrance aperture stop and is required to position it with millimeter-level accuracy. The compliance of the Enclosure design with the requirements, as of Final Design Review in January 2012, was supported by mathematical models and other analyses which included structural and mechanical analyses (FEA), control models, ventilation analysis (CFD), thermal models, reliability analysis, etc. During the Enclosure Factory Assembly and Testing the compliance with the requirements has been verified using the real hardware and the models created during the design phase have been revisited. The tests performed during shutter mechanism subsystem (crawler test stand) functional and endurance testing (completed summer 2013) and two comprehensive system-level factory acceptance testing campaigns (FAT#1 in December 2013 and FAT#2 in March 2014) included functional and performance tests on all mechanisms, off-normal mode tests, mechanism wobble tests, creation of the Enclosure pointing map, control system tests, and vibration tests. The comparison of the assumptions used during the design phase with the properties measured during the test campaign provides an interesting reference for future projects.

  8. Doxycycline assay hair samples for testing long-term compliance treatment.

    PubMed

    Angelakis, Emmanouil; Armstrong, Nicholas; Nappez, Claude; Richez, Magalie; Chabriere, Eric; Raoult, Didier

    2015-11-01

    Many patients undergoing long-term doxycycline treatment do not regularly take their treatment because of photosensitivity. Our objective was to create an assay for determining doxycycline levels and to use hair samples for monitoring the compliance over a longer period of time. We tested sera and hair samples from patients treated with doxycycline by a suitable ultra-high performance liquid chromatography (UHPLC) based assay. We estimated that the speed of hair growth is roughly 1.25 cm per month and we were able to determine doxycycline levels over a 6-month period. We tested 14 patients treated with doxycycline and we found similar levels of doxycycline in the serum and the hair samples representing the last 4 months. Linear regression analysis revealed that the level of doxycycline in the serum remained stable over time (p = 0.7) but the level of doxycycline in the hair decreased significantly over time (p = 0.03) indicating a degradation of this molecule in the hair. We detected two patients who did not have antibiotic in the hair, indicating a lack of compliance that was also confirmed by interview. Hair samples can be used to test long-term compliance in patients to explain failures or relapses. Copyright © 2015 The British Infection Association. Published by Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.

  9. 40 CFR 63.1512 - Performance test/compliance demonstration requirements and procedures.

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2014 CFR

    2014-07-01

    ... operator is not required to conduct an emission test for HCl. (f) Sweat furnace. Except as provided in § 63.1505(f)(1), the owner or operator must measure emissions of D/F from each sweat furnace at the outlet...

  10. 40 CFR 63.1512 - Performance test/compliance demonstration requirements and procedures.

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2013 CFR

    2013-07-01

    ... operator is not required to conduct an emission test for HCl. (f) Sweat furnace. Except as provided in § 63.1505(f)(1), the owner or operator must measure emissions of D/F from each sweat furnace at the outlet...

  11. Ecological Monitoring and Compliance Program 2007 Report

    DOE Office of Scientific and Technical Information (OSTI.GOV)

    Hansen, Dennis; Anderson, David; Derek, Hall

    2008-03-01

    In accordance with U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Order 450.1, 'Environmental Protection Program', the Office of the Assistant Manager for Environmental Management of the DOE, National Nuclear Security Administration Nevada Site Office (NNSA/NSO) requires ecological monitoring and biological compliance support for activities and programs conducted at the Nevada Test Site (NTS). National Security Technologies, LLC (NSTec), Ecological Services has implemented the Ecological Monitoring and Compliance (EMAC) Program to provide this support. EMAC is designed to ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations, delineate and define NTS ecosystems, and provide ecological information that can be used to predict and evaluate themore » potential impacts of proposed projects and programs on those ecosystems. This report summarizes the EMAC activities conducted by NSTec during calendar year 2007. Monitoring tasks during 2007 included eight program areas: (a) biological surveys, (b) desert tortoise compliance, (c) ecosystem mapping and data management, (d) sensitive plant monitoring, (e) sensitive and protected/regulated animal monitoring, (f) habitat monitoring, (g) habitat restoration monitoring, and (h) biological monitoring at the Nonproliferation Test and Evaluation Complex (NPTEC). The following sections of this report describe work performed under these eight areas.« less

  12. Status of the use and compliance with malaria rapid diagnostic tests in formal private health facilities in Nigeria.

    PubMed

    Mokuolu, Olugbenga A; Ntadom, Godwin N; Ajumobi, Olufemi O; Alero, Roberts A; Wammanda, Robinson D; Adedoyin, Olanrewaju T; Okafor, Henrietta U; Alabi, Adekunle D; Odey, Friday A; Agomo, Chimere O; Edozieh, Kate U; Fagbemi, Tolulope O; Njidda, Ahmad M; Babatunde, Seye; Agbo, Emmanuel C; Nwaneri, Nnamdi B; Shekarau, Emmanuel D; Obasa, Temitope O; Ezeigwe, Nnenna M

    2016-01-04

    Nigeria has the largest number of malaria-related deaths, accounting for a third of global malaria deaths. It is important that the country attains universal coverage of key malaria interventions, one of which is the policy of universal testing before treatment, which the country has recently adopted. However, there is a dearth of data on its implementation in formal private health facilities, where close to a third of the population seek health care. This study identified the level of use of malaria rapid diagnostic testing (RDT), compliance with test results and associated challenges in the formal private health facilities in Nigeria. A cross-sectional study that involved a multi-stage, random sampling of 240 formal private health facilities from the country's six geo-political zones was conducted from July to August 2014. Data were collected using health facility records, healthcare workers' interviews and an exit survey of febrile patients seen at the facilities, in order to determine fever prevalence, level of testing of febrile patience, compliance with test results, and health workers' perceptions to RDT use. Data from the 201 health facilities analysed indicated a fever prevalence of 38.5% (112,521/292,430). Of the 2077 exit interviews for febrile patients, malaria testing was ordered in 73.8% (95% CI 71.7-75.7%). Among the 1270 tested, 61.8% (719/1270) were tested with microscopy and 38.2% (445/1270) with RDT. Compliance to malaria test result [administering arteminisin-based combination therapy (ACT) to positive patients and withholding ACT from negative patients] was 80.9% (95% CI 78.7-83%). Compliance was not influenced by the age of patients or type of malaria test. The health facilities have various cadres of the health workers knowledgeable on RDT with 70% knowing the meaning, while 84.5% knew what it assesses. However, there was clearly a preference for microscopy as only 20% reported performing only RDT. In formal private health facilities in Nigeria there is a high rate of malaria testing for febrile patients, high level of compliance with test results but relatively low level of RDT utilization. This calls for improved engagement of the formal private health sector with a view to achieving universal coverage targets on malaria testing.

  13. 40 CFR 63.10021 - How do I demonstrate continuous compliance with the emission limitations, operating limits, and...

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2012 CFR

    2012-07-01

    ... need only provide a single pre- and post-tune-up value rather than continual values before and after... quarters during which less than 168 boiler operating hours occur, except that a performance test must be conducted at least once every calendar year. (2) Must conduct the performance test as defined in Table 5 to...

  14. Electronic Reporting of Air Emissions

    EPA Pesticide Factsheets

    EPA regulations require affected sources to perform emissions source tests, conduct continuous emissions monitoring, and submit compliance and emissions reports. This site provides technical resources and access for providing such submissions.

  15. 40 CFR 60.664 - Test methods and procedures.

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2011 CFR

    2011-07-01

    ... 40 Protection of Environment 6 2011-07-01 2011-07-01 false Test methods and procedures. 60.664... Operations § 60.664 Test methods and procedures. (a) For the purpose of demonstrating compliance with § 60... performance test. (b) The following methods in appendix A to this part, except as provided under § 60.8(b...

  16. 16 CFR 1610.61 - Reasonable and representative testing to assure compliance with the standard for the clothing...

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2010 CFR

    2010-01-01

    ... to verify the existence and reliability of such tests, bear directly on whether the firm acted... relevance to the latter two remedies is whether reasonable and representative tests were performed... fabrics or on reasonable and representative tests showing that the fabric covered by the guaranty or used...

  17. 40 CFR 60.664 - Test methods and procedures.

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2014 CFR

    2014-07-01

    ... 40 Protection of Environment 7 2014-07-01 2014-07-01 false Test methods and procedures. 60.664... Operations § 60.664 Test methods and procedures. (a) For the purpose of demonstrating compliance with § 60... performance test. (b) The following methods in appendix A to this part, except as provided under § 60.8(b...

  18. 40 CFR 60.664 - Test methods and procedures.

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2013 CFR

    2013-07-01

    ... 40 Protection of Environment 7 2013-07-01 2013-07-01 false Test methods and procedures. 60.664... Operations § 60.664 Test methods and procedures. (a) For the purpose of demonstrating compliance with § 60... performance test. (b) The following methods in appendix A to this part, except as provided under § 60.8(b...

  19. 40 CFR 60.1790 - What test methods must I use to stack test?

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2011 CFR

    2011-07-01

    ... 40 Protection of Environment 6 2011-07-01 2011-07-01 false What test methods must I use to stack test? 60.1790 Section 60.1790 Protection of Environment ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY (CONTINUED) AIR PROGRAMS (CONTINUED) STANDARDS OF PERFORMANCE FOR NEW STATIONARY SOURCES Emission Guidelines and Compliance Times for Small Municipal Waste...

  20. 40 CFR 60.1790 - What test methods must I use to stack test?

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2012 CFR

    2012-07-01

    ... 40 Protection of Environment 7 2012-07-01 2012-07-01 false What test methods must I use to stack test? 60.1790 Section 60.1790 Protection of Environment ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY (CONTINUED) AIR PROGRAMS (CONTINUED) STANDARDS OF PERFORMANCE FOR NEW STATIONARY SOURCES Emission Guidelines and Compliance Times for Small Municipal Waste...

  1. 40 CFR 60.1790 - What test methods must I use to stack test?

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2014 CFR

    2014-07-01

    ... 40 Protection of Environment 7 2014-07-01 2014-07-01 false What test methods must I use to stack test? 60.1790 Section 60.1790 Protection of Environment ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY (CONTINUED) AIR PROGRAMS (CONTINUED) STANDARDS OF PERFORMANCE FOR NEW STATIONARY SOURCES Emission Guidelines and Compliance Times for Small Municipal Waste...

  2. 40 CFR 60.1790 - What test methods must I use to stack test?

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2013 CFR

    2013-07-01

    ... 40 Protection of Environment 7 2013-07-01 2013-07-01 false What test methods must I use to stack test? 60.1790 Section 60.1790 Protection of Environment ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY (CONTINUED) AIR PROGRAMS (CONTINUED) STANDARDS OF PERFORMANCE FOR NEW STATIONARY SOURCES Emission Guidelines and Compliance Times for Small Municipal Waste...

  3. 49 CFR 178.955 - General requirements.

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2011 CFR

    2011-10-01

    ... void space(s) and to prevent significant movement of the inner packagings. (h) Proof of compliance. In... subchapter. Variations are permitted in inner packagings of a tested Large Packaging, without further testing... determine that the inner packaging, including closure, maintains an equivalent level of performance is...

  4. 49 CFR 178.955 - General requirements.

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2014 CFR

    2014-10-01

    ... void space(s) and to prevent significant movement of the inner packagings. (h) Proof of compliance. In... subchapter. Variations are permitted in inner packagings of a tested Large Packaging, without further testing... determine that the inner packaging, including closure, maintains an equivalent level of performance is...

  5. 49 CFR 178.955 - General requirements.

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2013 CFR

    2013-10-01

    ... void space(s) and to prevent significant movement of the inner packagings. (h) Proof of compliance. In... subchapter. Variations are permitted in inner packagings of a tested Large Packaging, without further testing... determine that the inner packaging, including closure, maintains an equivalent level of performance is...

  6. 49 CFR 178.955 - General requirements.

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2012 CFR

    2012-10-01

    ... void space(s) and to prevent significant movement of the inner packagings. (h) Proof of compliance. In... subchapter. Variations are permitted in inner packagings of a tested Large Packaging, without further testing... determine that the inner packaging, including closure, maintains an equivalent level of performance is...

  7. 40 CFR 63.5719 - How do I conduct a performance test?

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2010 CFR

    2010-07-01

    ... (CONTINUED) NATIONAL EMISSION STANDARDS FOR HAZARDOUS AIR POLLUTANTS FOR SOURCE CATEGORIES National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants for Boat Manufacturing Demonstrating Compliance for Open Molding...

  8. 40 CFR 63.2354 - What performance tests, design evaluations, and performance evaluations must I conduct?

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2010 CFR

    2010-07-01

    ..., appendix A, to determine compliance with the organic HAP or TOC emission limit, you may use EPA Method 18... formaldehyde control efficiency as a surrogate for total organic HAP or TOC efficiency, or at the outlet of a...

  9. Final Report - LAW Envelope C Glass Formulation Testing to Increase Waste Loading, VSL-05R5900-1

    DOE Office of Scientific and Technical Information (OSTI.GOV)

    Kruger, Albert A.; Pegg, I. L.; Matlack, K. S.

    2013-12-03

    This report describes the results of testing specified by Test Plan VSL-05R5900-1 Rev.0. The work was performed in compliance with the quality assurance requirements specified in the Test Plan. Results required by the Test Plan are reported. The test results and this report have been reviewed for correctness, technical adequacy, completeness, and accuracy.

  10. 40 CFR 60.2916 - What operating limits must I meet and by when?

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2013 CFR

    2013-07-01

    ... intermittent units, maximum charge rate is the average charge rate measured during the most recent performance... charge rate is the charge rate measured during the most recent performance test demonstrating compliance... calculated as the average pressure drop across the wet scrubber measured during the most recent performance...

  11. 40 CFR 60.2916 - What operating limits must I meet and by when?

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2014 CFR

    2014-07-01

    ... intermittent units, maximum charge rate is the average charge rate measured during the most recent performance... charge rate is the charge rate measured during the most recent performance test demonstrating compliance... calculated as the average pressure drop across the wet scrubber measured during the most recent performance...

  12. 75 FR 20037 - Petition for Waiver of Compliance

    Federal Register 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014

    2010-04-16

    ... on the passenger car, meet the test performance criteria for flammability and smoke emission... operating diesel locomotives are the Genesis P42-8 model manufactured by General Electric (GE). These...

  13. Information technology improves Emergency Department patient discharge instructions completeness and performance on a national quality measure: a quasi-experimental study.

    PubMed

    Bell, E J; Takhar, S S; Beloff, J R; Schuur, J D; Landman, A B

    2013-01-01

    To compare the completeness of Emergency Department (ED) discharge instructions before and after introduction of an electronic discharge instructions module by scoring compliance with the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) Outpatient Measure 19 (OP-19). We performed a quasi-experimental study examining the impact of an electronic discharge instructions module in an academic ED. Three hundred patients discharged home from the ED were randomly selected from two time intervals: 150 patients three months before and 150 patients three to five months after implementation of the new electronic module. The discharge instructions for each patient were reviewed, and compliance for each individual OP-19 element as well as overall OP-19 compliance was scored per CMS specifications. Compliance rates as well as risk ratios (RR) and risk differences (RD) with 95% confidence intervals (CI) comparing the overall OP-19 scores and individual OP-19 element scores of the electronic and paper-based discharge instructions were calculated. The electronic discharge instructions had 97.3% (146/150) overall OP-19 compliance, while the paper-based discharge instructions had overall compliance of 46.7% (70/150). Electronic discharge instructions were twice as likely to achieve overall OP-19 compliance compared to the paper-based format (RR: 2.09, 95% CI: 1.75 - 2.48). The largest improvement was in documentation of major procedures and tests performed: only 60% of the paper-based discharge instructions satisfied this criterion, compared to 100% of the electronic discharge instructions (RD: 40.0%, 95% CI: 32.2% - 47.8%). There was a modest difference in medication documentation with 92.7% for paper-based and 100% for electronic formats (RD: 7.3%, 95% CI: 3.2% - 11.5%). There were no statistically significant differences in documentation of patient care instructions and diagnosis between paper-based and electronic formats. With careful design, information technology can improve the completeness of ED patient discharge instructions and performance on the OP-19 quality measure.

  14. 40 CFR Table 7 to Subpart Uuu of... - Continuous Compliance With Operating Limits for Metal HAP Emissions From Catalytic Cracking Units

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2010 CFR

    2010-07-01

    ...-gas ratio above the limit established during the performance test. 4. Option 3: Ni lb/hr not subject to the NSPS for PM in 40 CFR 60.102. a. Continuous opacity monitoring system. The daily average Ni operating value must not exceed the site-specific Ni operating limit established during the performance test...

  15. 40 CFR Table 7 to Subpart Uuu of... - Continuous Compliance With Operating Limits for Metal HAP Emissions From Catalytic Cracking Units

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2011 CFR

    2011-07-01

    ...-gas ratio above the limit established during the performance test. 4. Option 3: Ni lb/hr not subject to the NSPS for PM in 40 CFR 60.102. a. Continuous opacity monitoring system. The daily average Ni operating value must not exceed the site-specific Ni operating limit established during the performance test...

  16. 40 CFR 63.11528 - What are the performance test and compliance requirements for new and existing sources?

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2010 CFR

    2010-07-01

    ... 40 CFR part 60). The test must be conducted for at least 60 minutes and shall include tapping the... of the readings over the furnace cycle (tap to tap) or 60 minutes, whichever is longer. If VE are...

  17. Properties of asphalt cement used in Virginia and their effects on pavement performance : interim report, task 1, evaluation of asphalt characteristics.

    DOT National Transportation Integrated Search

    1984-01-01

    Results of usual tests for specification compliance and special tests to show viscosity-temperature susceptibility and ductility penetration relationships for asphalts supplied for use by the Virginia Department of Highways and Transportation in 1983...

  18. 40 CFR 60.288a - Reporting.

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2014 CFR

    2014-07-01

    ... test to generate a submission package file, which documents performance test data. You must then submit the file generated by the ERT through the EPA's Compliance and Emissions Data Reporting Interface (CEDRI), which can be accessed by logging in to the EPA's Central Data Exchange (CDX) (https://cdx.epa...

  19. 76 FR 78730 - Petition for Waiver of Compliance

    Federal Register 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014

    2011-12-19

    ... locations throughout the BNSF operating system. BNSF also claims that: (1) The performance of \\3/4... Restraint Measurement System (GRMS) testing of the concrete crossties has confirmed that the installation of...

  20. 42 CFR 493.643 - Fee for determination of program compliance.

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2013 CFR

    2013-10-01

    ... sets the fee amounts annually on a calendar year basis. Laboratories are inspected biennially... additional fee is based on the actual resources and time necessary to perform the activities. (c..., and proficiency testing purposes). (i) (A) Schedule A Low Volume. The laboratory performs not more...

  1. 42 CFR 493.643 - Fee for determination of program compliance.

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2012 CFR

    2012-10-01

    ... sets the fee amounts annually on a calendar year basis. Laboratories are inspected biennially... additional fee is based on the actual resources and time necessary to perform the activities. (c..., and proficiency testing purposes). (i) (A) Schedule A Low Volume. The laboratory performs not more...

  2. 42 CFR 493.643 - Fee for determination of program compliance.

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2014 CFR

    2014-10-01

    ... sets the fee amounts annually on a calendar year basis. Laboratories are inspected biennially... additional fee is based on the actual resources and time necessary to perform the activities. (c..., and proficiency testing purposes). (i) (A) Schedule A Low Volume. The laboratory performs not more...

  3. Audit of Helicobacter pylori Testing in Microbiology Laboratories in England: To Inform Compliance with NICE Guidance and the Feasibility of Routine Antimicrobial Resistance Surveillance

    PubMed Central

    Allison, Rosalie; Lecky, Donna M.; Bull, Megan; Turner, Kim; Godbole, Gauri

    2016-01-01

    Introduction. The National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence (NICE) guidance recommends that dyspeptic patients are tested for Helicobacter pylori using a urea breath test, stool antigen test, or serology. Antibiotic resistance in H. pylori is globally increasing, but treatment in England is rarely guided by susceptibility testing or surveillance. Aims. To determine compliance of microbiology laboratories in England with NICE guidance and whether laboratories perform culture and antibiotic susceptibility testing (AST). Methods. In 2015, 170 accredited English microbiology laboratories were surveyed, by email. Results. 121/170 (71%) laboratories responded; 96% provided H. pylori testing (78% on site). 94% provided H. pylori diagnosis using stool antigen; only four provided serology as their noninvasive test; 3/4 of these encouraged urea breath tests in their acute trusts. Only 22/94 (23%) of the laboratories performed H. pylori cultures from gastric biopsies on site; 9/22 performed AST, but the vast majority processed less than one specimen/week. Conclusions. Only five laboratories in England do not comply with NICE guidance; these will need the guidance reinforced. National surveillance needs to be implemented; culture-based AST would need to be centralised. Moving forward, detection of resistance in H. pylori from stool specimens using molecular methods (PCR) needs to be explored. PMID:27829836

  4. Comparison of A-SMGCS Requirements with Observed Performance of an Integrated Airport CNS System

    NASA Technical Reports Server (NTRS)

    Young, Steven D.

    1997-01-01

    The International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) has recently drafted a reference document describing the operational requirements for Advanced Surface Movement Guidance and Control Systems (A-SMGCS). During the summer of 1997, NASA, the FAA, industry, and academia partners demonstrated a holistic system approach that has the potential to meet many of the proposed A-SMGCS requirements. An assessment of the field tested system and data resulting from the field testing is presented to determine its compliance with A-SMGCS requirements. In those areas where compliance was not demonstrated, a recommendation is presented suggesting further research or a modification of the system architecture.

  5. 78 FR 62488 - Energy Conservation Program: Compliance Date for the Dehumidifier Test Procedure

    Federal Register 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014

    2013-10-22

    ... Conservation Program: Compliance Date for the Dehumidifier Test Procedure AGENCY: Office of Energy Efficiency.... Department of Energy (DOE) proposes to revise the compliance date for the dehumidifier test procedures... manufacturers to test using only the active mode provisions in the test procedure for dehumidifiers currently...

  6. 40 CFR 60.58b - Compliance and performance testing.

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2010 CFR

    2010-07-01

    ... demonstrated municipal waste combustor unit load shall be the highest 4-hour arithmetic average load achieved... shall be the highest 4-hour arithmetic average temperature achieved at the particulate matter control...

  7. Using wood creep data to discuss the contribution of cell-wall reinforcing material.

    PubMed

    Gril, Joseph; Hunt, David; Thibaut, Bernard

    2004-01-01

    Longitudinal four-point creep bending tests were performed on small clear-wood spruce specimens having various microfibrillar angles. Cell-wall compliance was deduced from macroscopic data by accounting for porosity. Time-dependent compliance was converted into complex compliance and rigidity using the value and the slope of the compliance versus logarithm of time. Complex rigidity plots of all specimens, for the time range 10(3)-10(6) s, could be superimposed by a horizontal shift depending on the microfibrillar angle. The shape of complex trajectories allowed a decomposition of the cell-wall relaxation modulus as the sum of an elastic contribution function of the microfibrillar angle and a time-dependent term unrelated to it, and suggested a discussion on the contribution of the various cell-wall layers to the observed relaxation process.

  8. Final Report - LAW Envelope A and B Glass Formulations Testing in Increase Waste Loading. VSL-06R6900-1

    DOE Office of Scientific and Technical Information (OSTI.GOV)

    Kruger, Albert A.; Joseph, I.; Muller, I. S.

    This report describes the results of testing specified by the Test Plan VSL-06R6900-1 Rev 0. The work was performed in compliance with quality assurance requirements specified in the Test Plan. Results required by the Test Plan are reported. The test results and this report have been reviewed for correctness, technical adequacy, completeness, and accuracy.

  9. Compliance with HIPAA security standards in U.S. Hospitals.

    PubMed

    Davis, Diane; Having, Karen

    2006-01-01

    With the widespread use of computer networks, the amount of information stored electronically has grown exponentially, resulting in increased concern for privacy and security of information. The healthcare industry has been put to the test with the federally mandated Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) of 1996. To assess the compliance status of HIPAA security standards, a random sample of 1,000 U.S. hospitals was surveyed in January 2004, yielding a return rate of 29 percent. One year later, a follow-up survey was sent to all previous respondents, with 50 percent replying. HIPAA officers'perceptions of security compliance in 2004 and 2005 are compared in this article. The security standards achieving the highest level of compliance in both 2004 and 2005 were obtaining required business associate agreements and physical safeguards to limit access to electronic information systems. Respondents indicated least compliance both years in performing periodic evaluation of security practices governed by the Security Rule. Roadblocks, threats, problems and solutions regarding HIPAA compliance are discussed. This information may be applied to current and future strategies toward maintaining security of information systems throughout the healthcare industry.

  10. Temperature dependence of creep compliance of highly cross-linked epoxy: A molecular simulation study

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    Khabaz, Fardin, E-mail: rajesh.khare@ttu.edu; Khare, Ketan S., E-mail: rajesh.khare@ttu.edu; Khare, Rajesh, E-mail: rajesh.khare@ttu.edu

    2014-05-15

    We have used molecular dynamics (MD) simulations to study the effect of temperature on the creep compliance of neat cross-linked epoxy. Experimental studies of mechanical behavior of cross-linked epoxy in literature commonly report creep compliance values, whereas molecular simulations of these systems have primarily focused on the Young’s modulus. In this work, in order to obtain a more direct comparison between experiments and simulations, atomistically detailed models of the cross-linked epoxy are used to study their creep compliance as a function of temperature using MD simulations. The creep tests are performed by applying a constant tensile stress and monitoring themore » resulting strain in the system. Our results show that simulated values of creep compliance increase with an increase in both time and temperature. We believe that such calculations of the creep compliance, along with the use of time temperature superposition, hold great promise in connecting the molecular insight obtained from molecular simulation at small length- and time-scales with the experimental behavior of such materials. To the best of our knowledge, this work is the first reported effort that investigates the creep compliance behavior of cross-linked epoxy using MD simulations.« less

  11. 40 CFR 63.563 - Compliance and performance testing.

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2012 CFR

    2012-07-01

    ... source shall perform an unscheduled inspection of the control device and monitoring equipment and review... inspection and review when total parameter variance time for the control device is greater than 10 percent of... inspection and review shall be conducted within 24 hours after passing the allowable variance time of 10...

  12. 23 CFR 172.7 - Audits.

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2010 CFR

    2010-04-01

    ... 23 Highways 1 2010-04-01 2010-04-01 false Audits. 172.7 Section 172.7 Highways FEDERAL HIGHWAY... SERVICE CONTRACTS § 172.7 Audits. (a) Performance of audits. When State procedures call for audits of contracts or subcontracts for engineering design services, the audit shall be performed to test compliance...

  13. Improve compliance and financial performance at the same time.

    PubMed

    Sinaiko, Jeff

    2002-01-01

    Contrary to conventional wisdom, which holds that compliance is often a net negative to a practice's financial performance, the fact is that compliance, operations, and the financial performance of a medical practice can all be simultaneously improved. This article will illustrate that the basic drivers of effective compliance are often the same fundamental business principles that lead to outstanding operations and enhanced financial performance. The lesson for medical practice managers is that if you improve compliance, you should actually improve your bottom line, not harm it.

  14. 34 CFR 379.52 - How is grantee performance measured using the compliance indicators?

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2010 CFR

    2010-07-01

    ... compliance indicators? 379.52 Section 379.52 Education Regulations of the Offices of the Department of... PROJECTS WITH INDUSTRY What Compliance Indicator Requirements Must a Grantee Meet To Receive Continuation Funding? § 379.52 How is grantee performance measured using the compliance indicators? (a) Each compliance...

  15. 78 FR 12827 - Petition for Waiver of Compliance

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    2013-02-25

    ... that the conductor does not have adequate time to remain at the rear of the train to perform the brake test while the engineer changes operating position and then walk forward to the conductor's operating...

  16. 40 CFR 62.14685 - May I conduct a repeat performance test to establish new operating limits?

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2011 CFR

    2011-07-01

    ... DESIGNATED FACILITIES AND POLLUTANTS Federal Plan Requirements for Commercial and Industrial Solid Waste Incineration Units That Commenced Construction On or Before November 30, 1999 Continuous Compliance...

  17. 40 CFR 62.14685 - May I conduct a repeat performance test to establish new operating limits?

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2010 CFR

    2010-07-01

    ... DESIGNATED FACILITIES AND POLLUTANTS Federal Plan Requirements for Commercial and Industrial Solid Waste Incineration Units That Commenced Construction On or Before November 30, 1999 Continuous Compliance...

  18. Good to Great: Quality-Improvement Initiative Increases and Sustains Pediatric Health Care Worker Hand Hygiene Compliance.

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    McLean, Heather S; Carriker, Charlene; Bordley, William Clay

    2017-04-01

    The Joint Commission, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and the World Health Organization challenge hospitals to achieve and sustain compliance with effective hand hygiene (HH) practice; however, many inpatient units fail to achieve a high level of reliability. The aim of the project was to increase and sustain health care worker (HCW) compliance with HH protocols from 87% (level of reliability [LOR] 1) to ≥95% (LOR 2) within 9 months on 2 pediatric inpatient units in an academic children's hospital. This study was a time-series, quality-improvement project. Interventions were tested through multiple plan-do-study-act cycles on 2 pediatric inpatient units. HH compliance audits of HCWs on these units were performed randomly each week by the hospital infection prevention program. Control charts of percentages of HCW HH compliance were constructed with 3-σ (data within 3 SDs from a mean) control limits. These control limits were adjusted after achieving significant improvements in performance over time. Charts were annotated with interventions including (1) increasing awareness, (2) providing timely feedback, (3) empowering patients and families to participate in mitigation, (4) providing focused education, and (5) developing interdisciplinary HH champions. HH compliance rates improved from an average of 87% (LOR 1) to ≥95% (LOR 2) within 9 months, and this improvement has been sustained for >2 years on both pediatric inpatient units. Significant and sustained gains in HH compliance rates of ≥95% (LOR 2) can be achieved by applying high-reliability human-factor interventions. Copyright © 2017 by the American Academy of Pediatrics.

  19. 40 CFR 94.510 - Compliance with criteria for production line testing.

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2011 CFR

    2011-07-01

    ... 40 Protection of Environment 20 2011-07-01 2011-07-01 false Compliance with criteria for production line testing. 94.510 Section 94.510 Protection of Environment ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY... Manufacturer Production Line Testing Programs § 94.510 Compliance with criteria for production line testing. (a...

  20. 40 CFR 91.510 - Compliance with criteria for production line testing.

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2011 CFR

    2011-07-01

    ... 40 Protection of Environment 20 2011-07-01 2011-07-01 false Compliance with criteria for production line testing. 91.510 Section 91.510 Protection of Environment ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY... Production Line Testing Program § 91.510 Compliance with criteria for production line testing. (a) A failed...

  1. Revisiting the generalized scaling law for adhesion: role of compliance and extension to progressive failure.

    PubMed

    Mojdehi, Ahmad R; Holmes, Douglas P; Dillard, David A

    2017-10-25

    A generalized scaling law, based on the classical fracture mechanics approach, is developed to predict the bond strength of adhesive systems. The proposed scaling relationship depends on the rate of change of debond area with compliance, rather than the ratio of area to compliance. This distinction can have a profound impact on the expected bond strength of systems, particularly when the failure mechanism changes or the compliance of the load train increases. Based on the classical fracture mechanics approach for rate-independent materials, the load train compliance should not affect the force capacity of the adhesive system, whereas when the area to compliance ratio is used as the scaling parameter, it directly influences the bond strength, making it necessary to distinguish compliance contributions. To verify the scaling relationship, single lap shear tests were performed for a given pressure sensitive adhesive (PSA) tape specimens with different bond areas, number of backing layers, and load train compliance. The shear lag model was used to derive closed-form relationships for the system compliance and its derivative with respect to the debond area. Digital image correlation (DIC) is implemented to verify the non-uniform shear stress distribution obtained from the shear lag model in a lap shear geometry. The results obtained from this approach could lead to a better understanding of the relationship between bond strength and the geometry and mechanical properties of adhesive systems.

  2. 75 FR 65397 - Petition for Waiver of Compliance

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    2010-10-22

    ... DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Railroad Administration Petition for Waiver of Compliance In... Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) has received a request for a waiver of compliance from certain... Company (FXE) seek a test waiver of compliance from the requirements of 49 CFR 232.205 Class I Brake Test...

  3. Creep rupture behavior of unidirectional advanced composites

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    Yeow, Y. T.

    1980-01-01

    A 'material modeling' methodology for predicting the creep rupture behavior of unidirectional advanced composites is proposed. In this approach the parameters (obtained from short-term tests) required to make the predictions are the three principal creep compliance master curves and their corresponding quasi-static strengths tested at room temperature (22 C). Using these parameters in conjunction with a failure criterion, creep rupture envelopes can be generated for any combination of in-plane loading conditions and ambient temperature. The analysis was validated experimentally for one composite system, the T300/934 graphite-epoxy system. This was done by performing short-term creep tests (to generate the principal creep compliance master curves with the time-temperature superposition principle) and relatively long-term creep rupture tensile tests of off-axis specimens at 180 C. Good to reasonable agreement between experimental and analytical results is observed.

  4. 40 CFR 63.11225 - What are my notification, reporting, and recordkeeping requirements?

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2011 CFR

    2011-07-01

    ... combusted in any affected unit.” (5) If you are using data from a previously conducted emission test to... consistent with § 63.7(e)(2)(iv), you must submit the test data in lieu of the initial performance test... requirements of the petition process. (3) For sources that demonstrate compliance through fuel analysis, a copy...

  5. Validation of the 5th and 95th Percentile Hybrid III Anthropomorphic Test Device Finite Element Model

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    Lawrence, C.; Somers, J. T.; Baldwin, M. A.; Wells, J. A.; Newby, N.; Currie, N. J.

    2014-01-01

    NASA spacecraft design requirements for occupant protection are a combination of the Brinkley criteria and injury metrics extracted from anthropomorphic test devices (ATD's). For the ATD injury metrics, the requirements specify the use of the 5th percentile female Hybrid III and the 95th percentile male Hybrid III. Furthermore, each of these ATD's is required to be fitted with an articulating pelvis and a straight spine. The articulating pelvis is necessary for the ATD to fit into spacecraft seats, while the straight spine is required as injury metrics for vertical accelerations are better defined for this configuration. The requirements require that physical testing be performed with both ATD's to demonstrate compliance. Before compliance testing can be conducted, extensive modeling and simulation are required to determine appropriate test conditions, simulate conditions not feasible for testing, and assess design features to better ensure compliance testing is successful. While finite element (FE) models are currently available for many of the physical ATD's, currently there are no complete models for either the 5th percentile female or the 95th percentile male Hybrid III with a straight spine and articulating pelvis. The purpose of this work is to assess the accuracy of the existing Livermore Software Technology Corporation's FE models of the 5th and 95th percentile ATD's. To perform this assessment, a series of tests will be performed at Wright Patterson Air Force Research Lab using their horizontal impact accelerator sled test facility. The ATD's will be placed in the Orion seat with a modified-advanced-crew-escape-system (MACES) pressure suit and helmet, and driven with loadings similar to what is expected for the actual Orion vehicle during landing, launch abort, and chute deployment. Test data will be compared to analytical predictions and modelling uncertainty factors will be determined for each injury metric. Additionally, the test data will be used to further improve the FE model, particularly in the areas of the ATD neck components, harness, and suit and helmet effects.

  6. 40 CFR 264.1064 - Recordkeeping requirements.

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2011 CFR

    2011-07-01

    ... facility (e.g., identify the hazardous waste management unit on a facility plot plan). (iii) Type of... schedule as specified in § 264.1033(a)(2). (3) Where an owner or operator chooses to use test data to... device, a performance test plan as specified in § 264.1035(b)(3). (4) Documentation of compliance with...

  7. 40 CFR 264.1064 - Recordkeeping requirements.

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2014 CFR

    2014-07-01

    ... facility (e.g., identify the hazardous waste management unit on a facility plot plan). (iii) Type of... schedule as specified in § 264.1033(a)(2). (3) Where an owner or operator chooses to use test data to... device, a performance test plan as specified in § 264.1035(b)(3). (4) Documentation of compliance with...

  8. 40 CFR 264.1064 - Recordkeeping requirements.

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2012 CFR

    2012-07-01

    ... facility (e.g., identify the hazardous waste management unit on a facility plot plan). (iii) Type of... schedule as specified in § 264.1033(a)(2). (3) Where an owner or operator chooses to use test data to... device, a performance test plan as specified in § 264.1035(b)(3). (4) Documentation of compliance with...

  9. 40 CFR 264.1064 - Recordkeeping requirements.

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2013 CFR

    2013-07-01

    ... facility (e.g., identify the hazardous waste management unit on a facility plot plan). (iii) Type of... schedule as specified in § 264.1033(a)(2). (3) Where an owner or operator chooses to use test data to... device, a performance test plan as specified in § 264.1035(b)(3). (4) Documentation of compliance with...

  10. 40 CFR 63.1656 - Performance testing, test methods, and compliance demonstrations.

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2012 CFR

    2012-07-01

    ... points. (2) Method 2 to determine the volumetric flow rate of the stack gas. (3) Method 3 to determine... matter concentration and volumetric flow rate of the stack gas for positive pressure baghouses without...) Determine the particulate matter concentration and volumetric flow rate using Method 5 or 5D, as applicable...

  11. 40 CFR 63.1656 - Performance testing, test methods, and compliance demonstrations.

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2013 CFR

    2013-07-01

    ... points. (2) Method 2 to determine the volumetric flow rate of the stack gas. (3) Method 3 to determine... matter concentration and volumetric flow rate of the stack gas for positive pressure baghouses without...) Determine the particulate matter concentration and volumetric flow rate using Method 5 or 5D, as applicable...

  12. 40 CFR 63.1656 - Performance testing, test methods, and compliance demonstrations.

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2014 CFR

    2014-07-01

    ... points. (2) Method 2 to determine the volumetric flow rate of the stack gas. (3) Method 3 to determine... matter concentration and volumetric flow rate of the stack gas for positive pressure baghouses without...) Determine the particulate matter concentration and volumetric flow rate using Method 5 or 5D, as applicable...

  13. 40 CFR 53.51 - Demonstration of compliance with design specifications and manufacturing and test requirements.

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2011 CFR

    2011-07-01

    ... compliance with design specifications and manufacturing and test requirements. (a) Overview. (1) Paragraphs... document its post-manufacturing test procedures. As a minimum, each test shall consist of the following... 40 Protection of Environment 5 2011-07-01 2011-07-01 false Demonstration of compliance with design...

  14. 40 CFR 53.51 - Demonstration of compliance with design specifications and manufacturing and test requirements.

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2014 CFR

    2014-07-01

    ... compliance with design specifications and manufacturing and test requirements. (a) Overview. (1) Paragraphs... document its post-manufacturing test procedures. As a minimum, each test shall consist of the following... 40 Protection of Environment 6 2014-07-01 2014-07-01 false Demonstration of compliance with design...

  15. 40 CFR 53.51 - Demonstration of compliance with design specifications and manufacturing and test requirements.

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2013 CFR

    2013-07-01

    ... compliance with design specifications and manufacturing and test requirements. (a) Overview. (1) Paragraphs... document its post-manufacturing test procedures. As a minimum, each test shall consist of the following... 40 Protection of Environment 6 2013-07-01 2013-07-01 false Demonstration of compliance with design...

  16. 40 CFR 53.51 - Demonstration of compliance with design specifications and manufacturing and test requirements.

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2012 CFR

    2012-07-01

    ... compliance with design specifications and manufacturing and test requirements. (a) Overview. (1) Paragraphs... document its post-manufacturing test procedures. As a minimum, each test shall consist of the following... 40 Protection of Environment 6 2012-07-01 2012-07-01 false Demonstration of compliance with design...

  17. 77 FR 29757 - Guidelines Establishing Test Procedures for the Analysis of Pollutants Under the Clean Water Act...

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    2012-05-18

    ... Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) program, issue permits with conditions designed to ensure compliance... completion of a full inter-laboratory validation study designed to fully characterize the performance of...

  18. 40 CFR 63.7187 - What performance tests and other compliance procedures must I use?

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2013 CFR

    2013-07-01

    ... regeneration stream mass or volumetric flow over the period of each complete carbon bed regeneration cycle, design carbon bed temperature after regeneration, design carbon bed regeneration time, and design service...

  19. 40 CFR 63.7187 - What performance tests and other compliance procedures must I use?

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2011 CFR

    2011-07-01

    ... regeneration stream mass or volumetric flow over the period of each complete carbon bed regeneration cycle, design carbon bed temperature after regeneration, design carbon bed regeneration time, and design service...

  20. 40 CFR 63.7187 - What performance tests and other compliance procedures must I use?

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2012 CFR

    2012-07-01

    ... regeneration stream mass or volumetric flow over the period of each complete carbon bed regeneration cycle, design carbon bed temperature after regeneration, design carbon bed regeneration time, and design service...

  1. 40 CFR 63.7187 - What performance tests and other compliance procedures must I use?

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2014 CFR

    2014-07-01

    ... regeneration stream mass or volumetric flow over the period of each complete carbon bed regeneration cycle, design carbon bed temperature after regeneration, design carbon bed regeneration time, and design service...

  2. 76 FR 19913 - Compliance Testing Procedures: Correction Factor for Room Air Conditioners

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    2011-04-11

    ... covered under ASHRAE Standard 37, generally do not have this feature and operate primarily with dry... performance. It is the air mass flow rate that transfers heat between cooler coils or condensers and...

  3. 15 CFR 996.21 - Performance of compliance testing.

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2010 CFR

    2010-01-01

    ... (Continued) NATIONAL OCEANIC AND ATMOSPHERIC ADMINISTRATION, DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE QUALITY ASSURANCE AND CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS FOR NOAA HYDROGRAPHIC PRODUCTS AND SERVICES QUALITY ASSURANCE AND CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS FOR NOAA HYDROGRAPHIC PRODUCTS AND SERVICES Certification of a Hydrographic Product and...

  4. Evaluation of Mysidopsis bahia fecundity endpoint

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    Griffin, D.; Wahl, E.; Krause, P.R.

    1995-12-31

    The M. bahia chronic toxicity test is commonly used to test estuarine and marine effluent discharges. The test evaluates three endpoints: survival, growth, and fecundity. The fecundity endpoint is often erratic over time and does not necessarily predict accurately other endpoints of effluent toxicity. Therefore, an analysis of the fecundity endpoint was performed to evaluate its use in compliance testing. The endpoint analysis was conducted in three phases: a literature search, analysis of M. bahia data from 24 separate testing events, and interviews with various policy makers, statisticians, and biologists. The literature search revealed a dozen publications, none of whichmore » evaluated fecundity using the EPA method. The literature suggested that evaluating fecundity was labor-intensive and inadequate for practical compliance testing applications. Analysis of the 24 tests revealed that fecundity was evaluated only half of the time (i.e. when at least 50% of the females in the control were fecund). There was a high coefficient of variation (C.V.) between replicates for fecundity (range = 9.--1209.3,x = 85.2%) as compared to survival (range = 0.0--24.0,x = 13.7 %) and growth (range = 7.5--43.9,x = 19.1%). The fecundity results were erratic and did not always follow a dose-response curve, due in part to the small sample size per replicate. Interviews showed that the fecundity endpoint was being evaluated differently by different laboratories. Some were using fecundity for compliance while others were not. Most people interviewed recognized there were inconsistencies with the endpoint. The conclusions drawn from the evaluation were that (1) fecundity does not lend itself for use as a compliance endpoint, (2) the fecundity evaluation process is time consuming and labor intensive, and (3) interpretation of the results is not consistent from laboratory to laboratory and from region to region.« less

  5. The impact of subliminal haptic perception on the preference discrimination of roughness and compliance.

    PubMed

    Hilsenrat, Marcos; Reiner, Miriam

    2011-06-30

    It is well known that unaware exposure to a visual stimulus increases the preferability of the associated object. In this study we examine whether the same phenomena occur for haptic stimuli. Using a touch-enabled virtual environment, we tested whether people that touch two virtual surfaces, which differ by imperceptible differences in roughness or compliance, tend to choose rougher or smoother, softer or stiffer surfaces, in accordance with their natural tendency. In forced choice preference tests, participants were first asked to choose between two surfaces that differ by roughness/stiffness. Stimuli strength was above the aware perception limit. Then, the same test was performed for differences in stimuli strength, which was below the limit of awareness. Finally, we carried out a recognition test: participants were asked to choose between the surfaces presented in the previous step, and point at the smoother or softer surface, respectively. For each stimulus, two groups of 26 subjects participated. Results show that in the unaware preference tests, participants selected the surface in accordance with the aware preference tests, with significant difference from chance (59.5%, and 60.2% for roughness and compliance as a stimulus, respectively). The recognition tests in both experiments were at chance level, suggesting that participants were unaware of the difference in stimuli. These results show that subliminal perception of roughness and compliance strength affects texture preferences. Research data suggest that the amygdala is central in regulating emotional processing of visual stimuli, even if it is presented subliminally. Thus, the results of this study raise the question whether the amygdala also modulates emotional haptic stimuli when they are subliminally perceived. Copyright © 2011 Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.

  6. 40 CFR 60.4905 - What are the monitoring and calibration requirements for compliance with my operating limits?

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2014 CFR

    2014-07-01

    ... malfunctions, or required monitoring system quality assurance or control activities conducted during monitoring... 40 Protection of Environment 7 2014-07-01 2014-07-01 false What are the monitoring and calibration... SOURCES Standards of Performance for New Sewage Sludge Incineration Units Performance Testing, Monitoring...

  7. 40 CFR 60.4905 - What are the monitoring and calibration requirements for compliance with my operating limits?

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2011 CFR

    2011-07-01

    ... malfunctions, or required monitoring system quality assurance or control activities conducted during monitoring... 40 Protection of Environment 6 2011-07-01 2011-07-01 false What are the monitoring and calibration... SOURCES Standards of Performance for New Sewage Sludge Incineration Units Performance Testing, Monitoring...

  8. 40 CFR 60.4905 - What are the monitoring and calibration requirements for compliance with my operating limits?

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2012 CFR

    2012-07-01

    ... malfunctions, or required monitoring system quality assurance or control activities conducted during monitoring... 40 Protection of Environment 7 2012-07-01 2012-07-01 false What are the monitoring and calibration... SOURCES Standards of Performance for New Sewage Sludge Incineration Units Performance Testing, Monitoring...

  9. 40 CFR 60.4905 - What are the monitoring and calibration requirements for compliance with my operating limits?

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2013 CFR

    2013-07-01

    ... malfunctions, or required monitoring system quality assurance or control activities conducted during monitoring... 40 Protection of Environment 7 2013-07-01 2013-07-01 false What are the monitoring and calibration... SOURCES Standards of Performance for New Sewage Sludge Incineration Units Performance Testing, Monitoring...

  10. 40 CFR 60.2675 - What operating limits must I meet and by when?

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2012 CFR

    2012-07-01

    ... units, maximum charge rate is 110 percent of the average charge rate measured during the most recent..., maximum charge rate is 110 percent of the daily charge rate measured during the most recent performance... scrubber measured during the most recent performance test demonstrating compliance with the particulate...

  11. 2014 Enhanced LAW Glass Property-Composition Models, Phase 2

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    Muller, Isabelle; Pegg, Ian L.; Joseph, Innocent

    2015-10-28

    This report describes the results of testing specified by the Enhanced LAW Glass Property-Composition Models, VSL-13T3050-1, Rev. 0 Test Plan. The work was performed in compliance with the quality assurance requirements specified in the Test Plan. Results required by the Test Plan are reported. The te4st results and this report have been reviewed for correctness, technical adequacy, completeness, and accuracy.

  12. Quality improvement project to reduce infiltration and extravasation events in a pediatric hospital.

    PubMed

    Tofani, Barbara F; Rineair, Sylvia A; Gosdin, Craig H; Pilcher, Patricia M; McGee, Susan; Varadarajan, Kartik R; Schoettker, Pamela J

    2012-12-01

    A safety event response team at Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center developed and tested improvement strategies to reduce peripheral intravenous (PIV) infiltration and extravasation injuries. Improvement activities included development of the touch-look-compare method for hourly PIV site assessment, staff education and mandatory demonstration of PIV site assessment, and performance monitoring and sharing of compliance results. We observed a significant reduction in the injury rate immediately following implementation of the interventions that corresponded with monitoring compliance in performing hourly assessments on patients with a PIV, but this was not sustained. The team is currently examining other strategies to reduce PIV injuries. Copyright © 2012 Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.

  13. 40 CFR 63.772 - Test methods, compliance procedures, and compliance demonstrations.

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2011 CFR

    2011-07-01

    ... Oil and Natural Gas Production Facilities § 63.772 Test methods, compliance procedures, and compliance...) A mixture of methane in air at a concentration less than 10,000 parts per million by volume. (5) An... methane and ethane) or total HAP (Ei, Eo) shall be computed using the equations and procedures specified...

  14. 40 CFR 63.772 - Test methods, compliance procedures, and compliance demonstrations.

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2012 CFR

    2012-07-01

    ... Oil and Natural Gas Production Facilities § 63.772 Test methods, compliance procedures, and compliance...) A mixture of methane in air at a concentration less than 10,000 parts per million by volume. (5) An... methane and ethane) or total HAP (Ei, Eo) shall be computed using the equations and procedures specified...

  15. Information Technology Improves Emergency Department Patient Discharge Instructions Completeness and Performance on a National Quality Measure

    PubMed Central

    Bell, E.J.; Takhar, S.S.; Beloff, J.R.; Schuur, J.D.; Landman, A.B.

    2013-01-01

    Summary Objective To compare the completeness of Emergency Department (ED) discharge instructions before and after introduction of an electronic discharge instructions module by scoring compliance with the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) Outpatient Measure 19 (OP-19). Methods We performed a quasi-experimental study examining the impact of an electronic discharge instructions module in an academic ED. Three hundred patients discharged home from the ED were randomly selected from two time intervals: 150 patients three months before and 150 patients three to five months after implementation of the new electronic module. The discharge instructions for each patient were reviewed, and compliance for each individual OP-19 element as well as overall OP-19 compliance was scored per CMS specifications. Compliance rates as well as risk ratios (RR) and risk differences (RD) with 95% confidence intervals (CI) comparing the overall OP-19 scores and individual OP-19 element scores of the electronic and paper-based discharge instructions were calculated. Results The electronic discharge instructions had 97.3% (146/150) overall OP-19 compliance, while the paper-based discharge instructions had overall compliance of 46.7% (70/150). Electronic discharge instructions were twice as likely to achieve overall OP-19 compliance compared to the paper-based format (RR: 2.09, 95% CI: 1.75 – 2.48). The largest improvement was in documentation of major procedures and tests performed: only 60% of the paper-based discharge instructions satisfied this criterion, compared to 100% of the electronic discharge instructions (RD: 40.0%, 95% CI: 32.2% – 47.8%). There was a modest difference in medication documentation with 92.7% for paper-based and 100% for electronic formats (RD: 7.3%, 95% CI: 3.2% – 11.5%). There were no statistically significant differences in documentation of patient care instructions and diagnosis between paper-based and electronic formats. Conclusion With careful design, information technology can improve the completeness of ED patient discharge instructions and performance on the OP-19 quality measure. PMID:24454578

  16. Clinical audit training improves undergraduates' performance in root canal therapy.

    PubMed

    Fong, J Y M; Tan, V J H; Lee, J R; Tong, Z G M; Foong, Y K; Tan, J M E; Parolia, A; Pau, A

    2017-12-20

    To evaluate the effectiveness of clinical audit-feedback cycle as an educational tool in improving the technical quality of root canal therapy (RCT) and compliance with record keeping performed by dental undergraduates. Clinical audit learning was introduced in Year 3 of a 5-year curriculum for dental undergraduates. During classroom activities, students were briefed on clinical audit, selected their audit topics in groups of 5 or 6 students, and prepared and presented their audit protocols. One chosen topic was RCT, in which 3 different cohorts of Year 3 students conducted retrospective audits of patients' records in 2012, 2014 and 2015 for their compliance with recommended record keeping criteria and their performance in RCT. Students were trained by and calibrated against an endodontist (κ ≥ 0.8). After each audit, the findings were reported in class, and recommendations were made for improvement in performance of RCT and record keeping. Students' compliance with published guidelines was presented and their RCT performances in each year were compared using the chi-square test. Overall compliance with of record keeping guidelines was 44.1% in 2012, 79.6% in 2014 and 94.6% in 2015 (P = .001). In the 2012 audit, acceptable extension, condensation and the absence of mishap were observed in 72.4, 75.7% and 91.5%; in the 2014 audit, 95.1%, 64.8% and 51.4%; and in 2015 audit, 96.4%, 82.1% and 92.8% of cases, respectively. In 2015, 76.8% of root canal fillings met all 3 technical quality criteria when compared to 48.6% in 2014 and 44.7% in 2012 (P = .001). Clinical audit-feedback cycle is an effective educational tool for improving dental undergraduates' compliance with record keeping and performance in the technical quality of RCT. © 2017 John Wiley & Sons A/S. Published by John Wiley & Sons Ltd.

  17. 49 CFR 587.3 - Application.

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2010 CFR

    2010-10-01

    ... Other Regulations Relating to Transportation (Continued) NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION, DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (CONTINUED) DEFORMABLE BARRIERS General § 587.3 Application. This part does not... compliance tests to measure the performance of occupant protection systems required by the safety standards...

  18. 40 CFR 60.5220 - What are the performance testing, monitoring, and calibration requirements for compliance with...

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2011 CFR

    2011-07-01

    ... per million dry volume absolute value of the mean difference between the method and the continuous... activities (including, as applicable, calibration checks and required zero and span adjustments). Any such...

  19. 40 CFR 53.51 - Demonstration of compliance with design specifications and manufacturing and test requirements.

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2010 CFR

    2010-07-01

    ... compliance with design specifications and manufacturing and test requirements. (a) Overview. (1) Paragraphs... 40 Protection of Environment 5 2010-07-01 2010-07-01 false Demonstration of compliance with design specifications and manufacturing and test requirements. 53.51 Section 53.51 Protection of Environment...

  20. 40 CFR 92.510 - Compliance with criteria for production line testing.

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2011 CFR

    2011-07-01

    ... 40 Protection of Environment 20 2011-07-01 2011-07-01 false Compliance with criteria for production line testing. 92.510 Section 92.510 Protection of Environment ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY... Manufacturer and Remanufacturer Production Line Testing and Audit Programs § 92.510 Compliance with criteria...

  1. 40 CFR Appendix A to Part 211 - Compliance Audit Testing Report

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2014 CFR

    2014-07-01

    ... 40 Protection of Environment 25 2014-07-01 2014-07-01 false Compliance Audit Testing Report A Appendix A to Part 211 Protection of Environment ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY (CONTINUED) NOISE ABATEMENT PROGRAMS PRODUCT NOISE LABELING Pt. 211, App. A Appendix A to Part 211—Compliance Audit Testing...

  2. 40 CFR Appendix A to Part 211 - Compliance Audit Testing Report

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2010 CFR

    2010-07-01

    ... 40 Protection of Environment 24 2010-07-01 2010-07-01 false Compliance Audit Testing Report A Appendix A to Part 211 Protection of Environment ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY (CONTINUED) NOISE ABATEMENT PROGRAMS PRODUCT NOISE LABELING Pt. 211, App. A Appendix A to Part 211—Compliance Audit Testing...

  3. 78 FR 76191 - Operational Tests and Inspections for Compliance With Maximum Authorized Train Speeds and Other...

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    2013-12-16

    ... Tests and Inspections for Compliance With Maximum Authorized Train Speeds and Other Speed Restrictions... safety advisory; Operational tests and inspections for compliance with maximum authorized train speeds and other speed restrictions. SUMMARY: FRA is issuing Safety Advisory 2013-08 to stress to railroads...

  4. Preventive Neuromuscular Training for Young Female Athletes: Comparison of Coach and Athlete Compliance Rates

    PubMed Central

    Sugimoto, Dai; Mattacola, Carl G.; Bush, Heather M.; Thomas, Staci M.; Foss, Kim D. Barber; Myer, Gregory D.; Hewett, Timothy E.

    2017-01-01

    Context: Fewer athletic injuries and lower anterior cruciate ligament injury incidence rates were noted in studies of neuromuscular-training (NMT) interventions that had high compliance rates. However, several groups have demonstrated that preventive NMT interventions were limited by low compliance rates. Objective: To descriptively analyze coach and athlete compliance with preventive NMT and compare the compliance between study arms as well as among school levels and sports. Design: Randomized, controlled clinical trial. Setting: Middle and high school athletic programs. Participants or Other Participants: A total of 52 teams, comprising 547 female athletes, were randomly assigned to the experimental or control group and followed for 1 athletic season. Intervention(s): The experimental group (n = 30 teams [301 athletes]: 12 basketball teams [125 athletes], 6 soccer teams [74 athletes], and 12 volleyball teams [102 athletes]) participated in an NMT program aimed at reducing traumatic knee injuries through a trunk-stabilization and hip-strengthening program. The control group (n = 22 teams [246 athletes]: 11 basketball teams [116 athletes], 5 soccer teams [68 athletes], and 6 volleyball teams [62 athletes]) performed a resistive rubber-band running program. Main Outcome Measure(s): Compliance with the assigned intervention protocols (3 times per week during the preseason [mean = 3.4 weeks] and 2 times per week in-season [mean = 11.9 weeks] of coaches [coach compliance] and athletes [athlete compliance]) was measured descriptively. Using an independent t test, we compared coach and athlete compliance between the study arms. A 2-way analysis of variance was calculated to compare differences between coach and athlete compliance by school level (middle and high schools) and sport (basketball, soccer, and volleyball). Results: The protocols were completed at a mean rate of 1.3 ± 1.1 times per week during the preseason and 1.2 ± 0.5 times per week in-season. A total of 88.4% of athletes completed 2/3 of the intervention sessions. Coach compliance was greater in the experimental group than in the control group (P = .014). Coach compliance did not differ by sport but was greater at the high school than the middle school (P = .001) level. Athlete compliance did not differ by study arm, sport, or school level. Conclusions: Athletes received instruction in about 50% of each protocol. Nearly 90% of athletes performed more than 2/3 of the assigned NMT interventions. The assigned intervention was performed more often in the experimental arm compared with the control arm. Coaches at the high school level complied with the given protocol more than middle school coaches did. Athletes complied well with the protocol, but coaches did not, especially at the middle school level. PMID:27977300

  5. Preventive Neuromuscular Training for Young Female Athletes: Comparison of Coach and Athlete Compliance Rates.

    PubMed

    Sugimoto, Dai; Mattacola, Carl G; Bush, Heather M; Thomas, Staci M; Foss, Kim D Barber; Myer, Gregory D; Hewett, Timothy E

    2017-01-01

     Fewer athletic injuries and lower anterior cruciate ligament injury incidence rates were noted in studies of neuromuscular-training (NMT) interventions that had high compliance rates. However, several groups have demonstrated that preventive NMT interventions were limited by low compliance rates.  To descriptively analyze coach and athlete compliance with preventive NMT and compare the compliance between study arms as well as among school levels and sports.  Randomized, controlled clinical trial.  Middle and high school athletic programs. Participants or Other Participants: A total of 52 teams, comprising 547 female athletes, were randomly assigned to the experimental or control group and followed for 1 athletic season.  The experimental group (n = 30 teams [301 athletes]: 12 basketball teams [125 athletes], 6 soccer teams [74 athletes], and 12 volleyball teams [102 athletes]) participated in an NMT program aimed at reducing traumatic knee injuries through a trunk-stabilization and hip-strengthening program. The control group (n = 22 teams [246 athletes]: 11 basketball teams [116 athletes], 5 soccer teams [68 athletes], and 6 volleyball teams [62 athletes]) performed a resistive rubber-band running program.  Compliance with the assigned intervention protocols (3 times per week during the preseason [mean = 3.4 weeks] and 2 times per week in-season [mean = 11.9 weeks] of coaches [coach compliance] and athletes [athlete compliance]) was measured descriptively. Using an independent t test, we compared coach and athlete compliance between the study arms. A 2-way analysis of variance was calculated to compare differences between coach and athlete compliance by school level (middle and high schools) and sport (basketball, soccer, and volleyball).  The protocols were completed at a mean rate of 1.3 ± 1.1 times per week during the preseason and 1.2 ± 0.5 times per week in-season. A total of 88.4% of athletes completed 2/3 of the intervention sessions. Coach compliance was greater in the experimental group than in the control group (P = .014). Coach compliance did not differ by sport but was greater at the high school than the middle school (P = .001) level. Athlete compliance did not differ by study arm, sport, or school level.  Athletes received instruction in about 50% of each protocol. Nearly 90% of athletes performed more than 2/3 of the assigned NMT interventions. The assigned intervention was performed more often in the experimental arm compared with the control arm. Coaches at the high school level complied with the given protocol more than middle school coaches did. Athletes complied well with the protocol, but coaches did not, especially at the middle school level.

  6. 40 CFR 63.772 - Test methods, compliance procedures, and compliance demonstrations.

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2013 CFR

    2013-07-01

    ... Oil and Natural Gas Production Facilities § 63.772 Test methods, compliance procedures, and compliance...) A mixture of methane in air at a concentration less than 10,000 parts per million by volume. (5) An... rate of either TOC (minus methane and ethane) or total HAP (Ei, Eo) shall be computed using the...

  7. 40 CFR 63.772 - Test methods, compliance procedures, and compliance demonstrations.

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2014 CFR

    2014-07-01

    ... Oil and Natural Gas Production Facilities § 63.772 Test methods, compliance procedures, and compliance...) A mixture of methane in air at a concentration less than 10,000 parts per million by volume. (5) An... rate of either TOC (minus methane and ethane) or total HAP (Ei, Eo) shall be computed using the...

  8. [Heart functions in monkeys during a 2-week antiorthostatic hypokinesia

    NASA Technical Reports Server (NTRS)

    Krotov, V. P.; Convertino, V.; Korol'kov, V. I.; Latham, R.; Trambovetskii, E. V.; Fanton, J.; Crisman, R.; Truzhennikov, A. N.; Evert, D.; Nosovskii, A. M.; hide

    1996-01-01

    Dynamics of the left heart ventricular muscle contractility and compliance was studied in 4 monkeys in the head down position (antiorthostatic hypokinesia) with the body angle 10 during 2 weeks. Functional tests on a tilt table and under two conditions of centrifuge rotation were performed prior to and after the antiorthostatic hypokinesia. No changes in the left heart ventricular muscle contractility was found. However, the sensitivity level of the baroreflex control decreased. Compliance of the left heart myocardial fibre increased in the first hours and days of the antiorthostatic hypokinesia.

  9. 40 CFR 63.10011 - How do I demonstrate initial compliance with the emissions limits and work practice standards?

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2013 CFR

    2013-07-01

    ... Hazardous Air Pollutants: Coal- and Oil-Fired Electric Utility Steam Generating Units Testing and Initial... liquid oil-fired unit, and you use quarterly stack testing for HCl and HF plus site-specific parameter monitoring to demonstrate continuous performance, you must also establish a site-specific operating limit, in...

  10. 40 CFR 63.10011 - How do I demonstrate initial compliance with the emissions limits and work practice standards?

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2014 CFR

    2014-07-01

    ... Hazardous Air Pollutants: Coal- and Oil-Fired Electric Utility Steam Generating Units Testing and Initial... liquid oil-fired unit, and you use quarterly stack testing for HCl and HF plus site-specific parameter monitoring to demonstrate continuous performance, you must also establish a site-specific operating limit, in...

  11. 40 CFR 60.2710 - How do I demonstrate continuous compliance with the emission limitations and the operating limits?

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2011 CFR

    2011-07-01

    ... performance test deadline for PM CEMS. Relative accuracy testing for other CEMS need not be repeated if that... system. (i) Installation of the continuous monitoring system sampling probe or other interface at a... equipment specifications for the sample interface, the pollutant concentration or parametric signal analyzer...

  12. 40 CFR 63.7732 - What test methods and other procedures must I use to demonstrate initial compliance with the...

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2010 CFR

    2010-07-01

    ... emissions limitations? (a) You must conduct each performance test that applies to your iron and steel...) Method 18 to determine the VOHAP concentration. Alternatively, you may use Method 25 to determine the... of total hydrocarbons (as hexane) for 180 continuous operating minutes. You must measure emissions at...

  13. Flight Test Techniques

    DTIC Science & Technology

    2009-07-01

    the airspeed for best angle of climb, Vx. c. Determine mission suitability. d. Assess compliance with pertinent Military Specifications and/or...The purpose of this test is to determine the following climb performance characteristics: a. Conditions for best climb angle . b. Conditions... braking velocity. i. Effects of runway condition. j. Approach and landing speeds. k. Landing ground roll distance. l. Limit braking velocity

  14. 40 CFR 60.2795 - In what form can I submit my reports?

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2014 CFR

    2014-07-01

    ... tests required by this subpart to EPA's WebFIRE database by using the Compliance and Emissions Data...FIRE Administrator, MD C404-02, 4930 Old Page Rd., Durham, NC 27703. The same ERT file with the CBI... results of the performance test in paper submissions to the Administrator. (2) Within 60 days after the...

  15. 40 CFR 60.2795 - In what form can I submit my reports?

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2013 CFR

    2013-07-01

    ... tests required by this subpart to EPA's WebFIRE database by using the Compliance and Emissions Data...FIRE Administrator, MD C404-02, 4930 Old Page Rd., Durham, NC 27703. The same ERT file with the CBI... results of the performance test in paper submissions to the Administrator. (2) Within 60 days after the...

  16. 40 CFR 63.8800 - What performance tests and other procedures must I use to demonstrate compliance with the...

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2012 CFR

    2012-07-01

    ... Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants: Flexible Polyurethane Foam Fabrication Operations Testing... paragraphs (e)(1) through (3) of this section. (1) If you use chlorinated fire retardant foams, determine the... retardant foams, determine the percent reduction of HCN to represent HAP emissions from the source. (2...

  17. 40 CFR 63.8800 - What performance tests and other procedures must I use to demonstrate compliance with the...

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2014 CFR

    2014-07-01

    ... Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants: Flexible Polyurethane Foam Fabrication Operations Testing... paragraphs (e)(1) through (3) of this section. (1) If you use chlorinated fire retardant foams, determine the... retardant foams, determine the percent reduction of HCN to represent HAP emissions from the source. (2...

  18. 40 CFR 63.8800 - What performance tests and other procedures must I use to demonstrate compliance with the...

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2010 CFR

    2010-07-01

    ... Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants: Flexible Polyurethane Foam Fabrication Operations Testing... paragraphs (e)(1) through (3) of this section. (1) If you use chlorinated fire retardant foams, determine the... retardant foams, determine the percent reduction of HCN to represent HAP emissions from the source. (2...

  19. 40 CFR 63.8800 - What performance tests and other procedures must I use to demonstrate compliance with the...

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2013 CFR

    2013-07-01

    ... Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants: Flexible Polyurethane Foam Fabrication Operations Testing... paragraphs (e)(1) through (3) of this section. (1) If you use chlorinated fire retardant foams, determine the... retardant foams, determine the percent reduction of HCN to represent HAP emissions from the source. (2...

  20. 40 CFR 63.8800 - What performance tests and other procedures must I use to demonstrate compliance with the...

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2011 CFR

    2011-07-01

    ... Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants: Flexible Polyurethane Foam Fabrication Operations Testing... paragraphs (e)(1) through (3) of this section. (1) If you use chlorinated fire retardant foams, determine the... retardant foams, determine the percent reduction of HCN to represent HAP emissions from the source. (2...

  1. Tuberculosis in the workplace: OSHA's compliance experience.

    PubMed

    McDiarmid, M; Gamponia, M J; Ryan, M A; Hirshon, J M; Gillen, N A; Cox, M

    1996-03-01

    Inspections of 272 facilities were performed between May 1992 and October 1994 to determine compliance with applicable Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) requirements for prevention of tuberculosis (TB) transmission. Retrospective record review of two data sources: (1) OSHA's Computerized Integrated Management Information System and (2) an inspector-completed questionnaire on inspection results. Inspections of five types of facilities: healthcare institutions, correctional facilities, homeless shelters, long-term-care facilities for the elderly, and others, including drug treatment centers that the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) identified as having a higher than expected rate of TB. The OSHA Compliance Memorandum, based on the 1990 CDC Guidelines, which outlined elements of a TB prevention program, was used in performing 272 inspections of facilities between May 1992 and October 1994. Elements of compliance were recorded and reviewed from the IMIS database and inspectors' questionnaires. Regulated facilities were not fully compliant with OSHA guidance. Generally, healthcare facilities performed better than other facilities. Most facilities (79%) were compliant with administrative elements of a comprehensive TB control program, such as early identification of known or suspected infectious TB patients and skin testing of workers. Only 29% of inspected facilities were found to have acceptable respiratory protection programs for the prevention of occupational TB. Facilities have not been fully compliant with the OSHA memorandum describing protection of workers from TB. Facility compliance was better with some traditionally recognized TB infection control elements, but was weaker in the area of respiratory protection programs. This may reflect a lack of familiarity with the latter type of hazard protection.

  2. Adherence to Standards for Reporting Diagnostic Accuracy in Emergency Medicine Research.

    PubMed

    Gallo, Lucas; Hua, Nadia; Mercuri, Mathew; Silveira, Angela; Worster, Andrew

    2017-08-01

    Diagnostic tests are used frequently in the emergency department (ED) to guide clinical decision making and, hence, influence clinical outcomes. The Standards for Reporting of Diagnostic Accuracy (STARD) criteria were developed to ensure that diagnostic test studies are performed and reported to best inform clinical decision making in the ED. The objective was to determine the extent to which diagnostic studies published in emergency medicine journals adhered to STARD 2003 criteria. Diagnostic studies published in eight MEDLINE-listed, peer-reviewed, emergency medicine journals over a 5-year period were reviewed for compliance to STARD criteria. A total of 12,649 articles were screened and 114 studies were included in our study. Twenty percent of these were randomly selected for assessment using STARD 2003 criteria. Adherence to STARD 2003 reporting standards for each criteria ranged from 8.7% adherence (criteria-reporting adverse events from performing index test or reference standard) to 100% (multiple criteria). Just over half of STARD criteria are reported in more than 80% studies. As poorly reported studies may negatively impact their clinical usefulness, it is essential that studies of diagnostic test accuracy be performed and reported adequately. Future studies should assess whether studies have improved compliance with the STARD 2015 criteria amendment. © 2017 by the Society for Academic Emergency Medicine.

  3. 39 CFR 3010.20 - Test for compliance with the annual limitation.

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2010 CFR

    2010-07-01

    ... 39 Postal Service 1 2010-07-01 2010-07-01 false Test for compliance with the annual limitation. 3010.20 Section 3010.20 Postal Service POSTAL REGULATORY COMMISSION PERSONNEL REGULATION OF RATES FOR MARKET DOMINANT PRODUCTS Rules for Applying the Price Cap § 3010.20 Test for compliance with the annual...

  4. 34 CFR 379.52 - How is grantee performance measured using the compliance indicators?

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2011 CFR

    2011-07-01

    ... indicators? 379.52 Section 379.52 Education Regulations of the Offices of the Department of Education... INDUSTRY What Compliance Indicator Requirements Must a Grantee Meet To Receive Continuation Funding? § 379.52 How is grantee performance measured using the compliance indicators? (a) Each compliance indicator...

  5. The need for performance criteria in evaluating the durability of wood products

    Treesearch

    Stan Lebow; Bessie Woodward; Patricia Lebow; Carol Clausen

    2010-01-01

    Data generated from wood-product durability evaluations can be difficult to interpret. Standard methods used to evaluate the potential long-term durability of wood products often provide little guidance on interpretation of test results. Decisions on acceptable performance for standardization and code compliance are based on the judgment of reviewers or committees....

  6. 40 CFR 63.1571 - How and when do I conduct a performance test or other initial compliance demonstration?

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2011 CFR

    2011-07-01

    ... the option in paragraph (a)(1)(iii) in § 63.1564 (Ni lb/hr), and you use continuous parameter monitoring systems, you must establish an operating limit for the equilibrium catalyst Ni concentration based on the laboratory analysis of the equilibrium catalyst Ni concentration from the initial performance...

  7. 40 CFR 60.46b - Compliance and performance test methods and procedures for particulate matter and nitrogen oxides.

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2010 CFR

    2010-07-01

    ... and procedures for particulate matter and nitrogen oxides. 60.46b Section 60.46b Protection of... NEW STATIONARY SOURCES Standards of Performance for Industrial-Commercial-Institutional Steam... nitrogen oxides. (a) The PM emission standards and opacity limits under § 60.43b apply at all times except...

  8. 40 CFR Table 1 to Subpart III of... - Emission Limitations

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2011 CFR

    2011-07-01

    ... determining compliance using this method Cadmium 0.004 milligrams per dry standard cubic meter 3-run average (1 hour minimum sample time per run) Performance test (Method 29 of appendix A of part 60). Carbon monoxide 157 parts per million by dry volume 3-run average (1 hour minimum sample time per run) Performance...

  9. 40 CFR Table 1 to Subpart III of... - Emission Limitations

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2010 CFR

    2010-07-01

    ... determining compliance using this method Cadmium 0.004 milligrams per dry standard cubic meter 3-run average (1 hour minimum sample time per run) Performance test (Method 29 of appendix A of part 60). Carbon monoxide 157 parts per million by dry volume 3-run average (1 hour minimum sample time per run) Performance...

  10. 40 CFR 60.393 - Performance test and compliance provisions.

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2011 CFR

    2011-07-01

    ... volume of applied solids emitted after the control device, by the following equation: N=G[1-FE] (A... month by the following equation: EC16NO91.031 (v) If the volume weighted average mass of VOC per volume...

  11. 40 CFR 60.38b - Compliance and performance testing.

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2010 CFR

    2010-07-01

    ... dioxins/furans specified in § 60.58b(g)(5)(iii) of subpart Eb of this part, as applicable, for those designated facilities that achieve a dioxin/furan emission level less than or equal to 15 nanograms per dry...

  12. Victoria Symptom Validity Test performance in children and adolescents with neurological disorders.

    PubMed

    Brooks, Brian L

    2012-12-01

    It is becoming increasingly more important to study, use, and promote the utility of measures that are designed to detect non-compliance with testing (i.e., poor effort, symptom non-validity, response bias) as part of neuropsychological assessments with children and adolescents. Several measures have evidence for use in pediatrics, but there is a paucity of published support for the Victoria Symptom Validity Test (VSVT) in this population. The purpose of this study was to examine the performance on the VSVT in a sample of pediatric patients with known neurological disorders. The sample consisted of 100 consecutively referred children and adolescents between the ages of 6 and 19 years (mean = 14.0, SD = 3.1) with various neurological diagnoses. On the VSVT total items, 95% of the sample had performance in the "valid" range, with 5% being deemed "questionable" and 0% deemed "invalid". On easy items, 97% were "valid", 2% were "questionable", and 1% was "invalid." For difficult items, 84% were "valid," 16% were "questionable," and 0% was "invalid." For those patients given two effort measures (i.e., VSVT and Test of Memory Malingering; n = 65), none was identified as having poor test-taking compliance on both measures. VSVT scores were significantly correlated with age, intelligence, processing speed, and functional ratings of daily abilities (attention, executive functioning, and adaptive functioning), but not objective performance on the measure of sustained attention, verbal memory, or visual memory. The VSVT has potential to be used in neuropsychological assessments with pediatric patients.

  13. 40 CFR 63.10021 - How do I demonstrate continuous compliance with the emission limitations, operating limits, and...

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2014 CFR

    2014-07-01

    ... need only provide a single pre- and post-tune-up value rather than continual values before and after...) Within 45 days of the exceedance or at the time of the annual compliance test, whichever comes first, conduct a PM emissions compliance test to determine compliance with the PM emissions limit and to verify...

  14. 40 CFR 63.10021 - How do I demonstrate continuous compliance with the emission limitations, operating limits, and...

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2013 CFR

    2013-07-01

    ... need only provide a single pre- and post-tune-up value rather than continual values before and after...) Within 45 days of the exceedance or at the time of the annual compliance test, whichever comes first, conduct a PM emissions compliance test to determine compliance with the PM emissions limit and to verify...

  15. Space Telecommunications Radio System (STRS) Compliance Testing

    NASA Technical Reports Server (NTRS)

    Handler, Louis M.

    2011-01-01

    The Space Telecommunications Radio System (STRS) defines an open architecture for software defined radios. This document describes the testing methodology to aid in determining the degree of compliance to the STRS architecture. Non-compliances are reported to the software and hardware developers as well as the NASA project manager so that any non-compliances may be fixed or waivers issued. Since the software developers may be divided into those that provide the operating environment including the operating system and STRS infrastructure (OE) and those that supply the waveform applications, the tests are divided accordingly. The static tests are also divided by the availability of an automated tool that determines whether the source code and configuration files contain the appropriate items. Thus, there are six separate step-by-step test procedures described as well as the corresponding requirements that they test. The six types of STRS compliance tests are: STRS application automated testing, STRS infrastructure automated testing, STRS infrastructure testing by compiling WFCCN with the infrastructure, STRS configuration file testing, STRS application manual code testing, and STRS infrastructure manual code testing. Examples of the input and output of the scripts are shown in the appendices as well as more specific information about what to configure and test in WFCCN for non-compliance. In addition, each STRS requirement is listed and the type of testing briefly described. Attached is also a set of guidelines on what to look for in addition to the requirements to aid in the document review process.

  16. Radiation-Tolerant DC-DC Converters

    NASA Technical Reports Server (NTRS)

    Skutt, Glenn; Sable, Dan; Leslie, Leonard; Graham, Shawn

    2012-01-01

    A document discusses power converters suitable for space use that meet the DSCC MIL-PRF-38534 Appendix G radiation hardness level P classification. A method for qualifying commercially produced electronic parts for DC-DC converters per the Defense Supply Center Columbus (DSCC) radiation hardened assurance requirements was developed. Development and compliance testing of standard hybrid converters suitable for space use were completed for missions with total dose radiation requirements of up to 30 kRad. This innovation provides the same overall performance as standard hybrid converters, but includes assurance of radiation- tolerant design through components and design compliance testing. This availability of design-certified radiation-tolerant converters can significantly reduce total cost and delivery time for power converters for space applications that fit the appropriate DSCC classification (30 kRad).

  17. 40 CFR 60.5413 - What are the performance testing procedures for control devices used to demonstrate compliance at...

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2013 CFR

    2013-07-01

    ... to or less than 10.0 parts per million by volume-wet THC as propane corrected to 3.0 percent carbon... 2A at 40 CFR part 60, appendix A-1. Record the start and stop reading for each 60-minute THC test. Record the gas pressure and temperature at 5-minute intervals throughout each 60-minute THC test. (iii...

  18. Review and Recommendations for the Interagency Ship Structure Committee’s Fiscal 1980 Research Program

    DTIC Science & Technology

    1979-03-01

    fracture-toughness tests and material performance in ships. Fracture criteria remains a field that resists satisfactory quantification, yet it is a...identical conditions of temperature, loading rate, and test material . Specimen configurations (e.g. bend and tensile), specimen dimensions, load train...compliance, and material characteristics should be systematically varied. In each test the specimen should be unloaded immediately after pop- in and the

  19. 34 CFR 379.53 - What are the minimum performance levels for each compliance indicator?

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2011 CFR

    2011-07-01

    ... compliance indicator? 379.53 Section 379.53 Education Regulations of the Offices of the Department of... PROJECTS WITH INDUSTRY What Compliance Indicator Requirements Must a Grantee Meet To Receive Continuation Funding? § 379.53 What are the minimum performance levels for each compliance indicator? (a) Primary...

  20. 40 CFR 63.1325 - Batch process vents-performance test methods and procedures to determine compliance.

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2012 CFR

    2012-07-01

    .... Cj=Average inlet or outlet concentration of TOC or sample organic HAP component j of the gas stream...), where standard temperature is 20 °C. Cj=Inlet or outlet concentration of TOC or sample organic HAP...

  1. 40 CFR 63.1325 - Batch process vents-performance test methods and procedures to determine compliance.

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2014 CFR

    2014-07-01

    .... Cj=Average inlet or outlet concentration of TOC or sample organic HAP component j of the gas stream...), where standard temperature is 20 °C. Cj=Inlet or outlet concentration of TOC or sample organic HAP...

  2. 40 CFR 63.1325 - Batch process vents-performance test methods and procedures to determine compliance.

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2013 CFR

    2013-07-01

    .... Cj=Average inlet or outlet concentration of TOC or sample organic HAP component j of the gas stream...), where standard temperature is 20 °C. Cj=Inlet or outlet concentration of TOC or sample organic HAP...

  3. 40 CFR 60.747 - Reporting and recordkeeping requirements.

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2012 CFR

    2012-07-01

    ... monitoring only the carbon adsorption system outlet concentration levels of organic compounds, the periods.... (i) For carbon adsorption systems with a common exhaust stack for all the individual adsorber vessels... recent performance test that demonstrated compliance. (ii) For carbon adsorption systems with individual...

  4. 40 CFR 60.747 - Reporting and recordkeeping requirements.

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2013 CFR

    2013-07-01

    ... monitoring only the carbon adsorption system outlet concentration levels of organic compounds, the periods.... (i) For carbon adsorption systems with a common exhaust stack for all the individual adsorber vessels... recent performance test that demonstrated compliance. (ii) For carbon adsorption systems with individual...

  5. 40 CFR 60.747 - Reporting and recordkeeping requirements.

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2011 CFR

    2011-07-01

    ... monitoring only the carbon adsorption system outlet concentration levels of organic compounds, the periods.... (i) For carbon adsorption systems with a common exhaust stack for all the individual adsorber vessels... recent performance test that demonstrated compliance. (ii) For carbon adsorption systems with individual...

  6. 40 CFR 60.747 - Reporting and recordkeeping requirements.

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2014 CFR

    2014-07-01

    ... monitoring only the carbon adsorption system outlet concentration levels of organic compounds, the periods.... (i) For carbon adsorption systems with a common exhaust stack for all the individual adsorber vessels... recent performance test that demonstrated compliance. (ii) For carbon adsorption systems with individual...

  7. 40 CFR 60.4900 - What are the performance testing, monitoring, and calibration requirements for compliance with...

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2011 CFR

    2011-07-01

    ... the units of the emission standard, or 5 parts per million dry volume absolute value of the mean... zero and span adjustments). Any such periods that you do not collect data using the continuous...

  8. 40 CFR 62.14670 - How do I demonstrate continuous compliance with the emission limitations and the operating limits?

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2011 CFR

    2011-07-01

    ... Industrial Solid Waste Incineration Units That Commenced Construction On or Before November 30, 1999.... Operating limits do not apply during performance tests. (c) You must only burn the same types of waste used...

  9. 40 CFR 62.14670 - How do I demonstrate continuous compliance with the emission limitations and the operating limits?

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2010 CFR

    2010-07-01

    ... Industrial Solid Waste Incineration Units That Commenced Construction On or Before November 30, 1999.... Operating limits do not apply during performance tests. (c) You must only burn the same types of waste used...

  10. 40 CFR 60.696 - Performance test methods and procedures and compliance provisions.

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2013 CFR

    2013-07-01

    ... ppm of hydrocarbon in air), and (2) A mixture of either methane or n-hexane and air at a concentration of approximately, but less than, 10,000 ppm methane or n-hexane. (c) The owner or operator shall...

  11. 40 CFR 60.696 - Performance test methods and procedures and compliance provisions.

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2012 CFR

    2012-07-01

    ... ppm of hydrocarbon in air), and (2) A mixture of either methane or n-hexane and air at a concentration of approximately, but less than, 10,000 ppm methane or n-hexane. (c) The owner or operator shall...

  12. 40 CFR 60.696 - Performance test methods and procedures and compliance provisions.

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2014 CFR

    2014-07-01

    ... ppm of hydrocarbon in air), and (2) A mixture of either methane or n-hexane and air at a concentration of approximately, but less than, 10,000 ppm methane or n-hexane. (c) The owner or operator shall...

  13. 40 CFR 60.696 - Performance test methods and procedures and compliance provisions.

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2010 CFR

    2010-07-01

    ... ppm of hydrocarbon in air), and (2) A mixture of either methane or n-hexane and air at a concentration of approximately, but less than, 10,000 ppm methane or n-hexane. (c) The owner or operator shall...

  14. 40 CFR 60.696 - Performance test methods and procedures and compliance provisions.

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2011 CFR

    2011-07-01

    ... ppm of hydrocarbon in air), and (2) A mixture of either methane or n-hexane and air at a concentration of approximately, but less than, 10,000 ppm methane or n-hexane. (c) The owner or operator shall...

  15. Multitarget stool DNA tests increases colorectal cancer screening among previously noncompliant Medicare patients

    PubMed Central

    Prince, Mark; Lester, Lynn; Chiniwala, Rupal; Berger, Barry

    2017-01-01

    AIM To determine the uptake of noninvasive multitarget stool DNA (mt-sDNA) in a cohort of colorectal cancer (CRC) screening non-compliant average-risk Medicare patients. METHODS This cross sectional primary care office-based study examined mt-sDNA uptake in routine clinical practice among 393 colorectal cancer screening non-compliant Medicare patients ages 50-85 ordered by 77 physicians in a multispecialty group practice (USMD Physician Services, Dallas, TX) from October, 2014-September, 2015. Investigators performed a Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act compliant retrospective review of electronic health records to identify mt-sDNA use in patients who were either > 10 years since last colonoscopy and/or > 1 year since last fecal occult blood test. Test positive patients were advised to get diagnostic colonoscopy and thereafter patients were characterized by the most clinically significant lesion documented on histopathology of biopsies or excisional tissue. Descriptive statistics were employed. Key outcome measures included mt-sDNA compliance and diagnostic colonoscopy compliance on positive cases. RESULTS Over 12 mo, 77 providers ordered 393 mt-sDNA studies with 347 completed (88.3% compliance). Patient mean age was 69.8 (50-85) and patients were 64% female. Mt-sDNA was negative in 85.3% (296/347) and positive in 14.7% (51/347). Follow-up colonoscopy was performed in 49 positive patients (96.1% colonoscopy compliance) with two patients lost to follow up. Index findings included: colon cancer (4/49, 8.2%), advanced adenomas (21/49, 42.9%), non-advanced adenomas (15/49, 30.6%), and negative results (9/49, 18.4%). The positive predictive value for advanced colorectal lesions was 51.0% and for any colorectal neoplasia was 81.6%. The mean age of patients with colorectal cancer was 70.3 and all CRC's were localized Stage I (2) and Stage II (2), three were located in the proximal colon and one was located in the distal colon. CONCLUSION Mt-sDNA provided medical benefit to screening noncompliant Medicare population. High compliance with mt-sDNA and subsequent follow-up diagnostic colonoscopy identified patients with clinically critical advanced colorectal neoplasia. PMID:28210082

  16. Multitarget stool DNA tests increases colorectal cancer screening among previously noncompliant Medicare patients.

    PubMed

    Prince, Mark; Lester, Lynn; Chiniwala, Rupal; Berger, Barry

    2017-01-21

    To determine the uptake of noninvasive multitarget stool DNA (mt-sDNA) in a cohort of colorectal cancer (CRC) screening non-compliant average-risk Medicare patients. This cross sectional primary care office-based study examined mt-sDNA uptake in routine clinical practice among 393 colorectal cancer screening non-compliant Medicare patients ages 50-85 ordered by 77 physicians in a multispecialty group practice (USMD Physician Services, Dallas, TX) from October, 2014-September, 2015. Investigators performed a Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act compliant retrospective review of electronic health records to identify mt-sDNA use in patients who were either > 10 years since last colonoscopy and/or > 1 year since last fecal occult blood test. Test positive patients were advised to get diagnostic colonoscopy and thereafter patients were characterized by the most clinically significant lesion documented on histopathology of biopsies or excisional tissue. Descriptive statistics were employed. Key outcome measures included mt-sDNA compliance and diagnostic colonoscopy compliance on positive cases. Over 12 mo, 77 providers ordered 393 mt-sDNA studies with 347 completed (88.3% compliance). Patient mean age was 69.8 (50-85) and patients were 64% female. Mt-sDNA was negative in 85.3% (296/347) and positive in 14.7% (51/347). Follow-up colonoscopy was performed in 49 positive patients (96.1% colonoscopy compliance) with two patients lost to follow up. Index findings included: colon cancer (4/49, 8.2%), advanced adenomas (21/49, 42.9%), non-advanced adenomas (15/49, 30.6%), and negative results (9/49, 18.4%). The positive predictive value for advanced colorectal lesions was 51.0% and for any colorectal neoplasia was 81.6%. The mean age of patients with colorectal cancer was 70.3 and all CRC's were localized Stage I (2) and Stage II (2), three were located in the proximal colon and one was located in the distal colon. Mt-sDNA provided medical benefit to screening noncompliant Medicare population. High compliance with mt-sDNA and subsequent follow-up diagnostic colonoscopy identified patients with clinically critical advanced colorectal neoplasia.

  17. Training Compliance Control Yields Improvements in Drawing as a Function of Beery Scores

    PubMed Central

    Snapp-Childs, Winona; Flatters, Ian; Fath, Aaron; Mon-Williams, Mark; Bingham, Geoffrey P.

    2014-01-01

    Many children have difficulty producing movements well enough to improve in sensori-motor learning. Previously, we developed a training method that supports active movement generation to allow improvement at a 3D tracing task requiring good compliance control. Here, we tested 7–8 year old children from several 2nd grade classrooms to determine whether 3D tracing performance could be predicted using the Beery VMI. We also examined whether 3D tracing training lead to improvements in drawing. Baseline testing included Beery, a drawing task on a tablet computer, and 3D tracing. We found that baseline performance in 3D tracing and drawing co-varied with the visual perception (VP) component of the Beery. Differences in 3D tracing between children scoring low versus high on the Beery VP replicated differences previously found between children with and without motor impairments, as did post-training performance that eliminated these differences. Drawing improved as a result of training in the 3D tracing task. The training method improved drawing and reduced differences predicted by Beery scores. PMID:24651280

  18. [Factors associated with compliance to the semi-recumbent position in the patient on mechanical ventilation: CAPCRI-Q questionnaire].

    PubMed

    Llauradó-Serra, M; Güell-Baró, R; Lobo-Cívico, A; Castanera-Duro, A; Pi-Guerrero, M; Piñol-Tena, A; Paños-Espinosa, C; Calpe-Damians, N; Olona, M; Sandiumenge, A; Jiménez-Herrera, M F

    2015-01-01

    To create a questionnaire (CAPCRI-Q) to determine the factors associated with the compliance of the semi-recumbent position in patients under mechanical ventilation. A closed questionnaire was created using a literature review and clinical practice. The initial version consisted of 61 items placed into 5 categories: patient factors, team and professionals factors, activity, educational and training factors, and equipment and resources. A Delphi method was used to prepare the questionnaire. Comprehension, relevance and importance of each item were evaluated, as well as the recommendations of experts. A qualitative pilot test with 9 healthcare professionals was performed, followed by a quantitative pilot test with 67 nurses from 6 intensive care units to test the internal consistency of the instrument. Three rounds with 15 experts were required to reach a consensus. The final version of the questionnaire consisted of 36 items enclosed in the same categories as the initial version. The internal consistency analysis showed values greater than 0.800 for each independent item, each category, and for the global questionnaire (0.873; 95%CI: 0.825-0.913). The analysis of the nurses' responses emphasised the importance of the patient factors, as well as organisational and infra-structural factors, for the compliance of the recommendation. The questionnaire created is reliable and appears to have content validity. The most influential factors for compliance are those related to the patient and the internal organisation. The results of the questionnaire can be used to evaluate the factors influencing the compliance and to establish improvement strategies. Copyright © 2015 Elsevier España, S.L.U. y SEEIUC. All rights reserved.

  19. [Occupational exposure to blood in multiple trauma care].

    PubMed

    Wicker, S; Wutzler, S; Schachtrupp, A; Zacharowski, K; Scheller, B

    2015-01-01

    Trauma care personnel are at risk of occupational exposure to blood-borne pathogens. Little is known regarding compliance with standard precautions or occupational exposure to blood and body fluids among multiple trauma care personnel in Germany. Compliance rates of multiple trauma care personnel in applying standard precautions, knowledge about transmission risks of blood-borne pathogens, perceived risks of acquiring hepatitis B, hepatitis C and human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) and the personal attitude towards testing of the index patient for blood-borne pathogens after a needlestick injury were evaluated. In the context of an advanced multiple trauma training an anonymous questionnaire was administered to the participants. Almost half of the interviewees had sustained a needlestick injury within the last 12 months. Approximately three quarters of the participants were concerned about the risk of HIV and hepatitis. Trauma care personnel had insufficient knowledge of the risk of blood-borne pathogens, overestimated the risk of hepatitis C infection and underused standard precautionary measures. Although there was excellent compliance for using gloves, there was poor compliance in using double gloves (26.4 %), eye protectors (19.7 %) and face masks (15.8 %). The overwhelming majority of multiple trauma care personnel believed it is appropriate to test an index patient for blood-borne pathogens following a needlestick injury. The process of treatment in prehospital settings is less predictable than in other settings in which invasive procedures are performed. Periodic training and awareness programs for trauma care personnel are required to increase the knowledge of occupational infections and the compliance with standard precautions. The legal and ethical aspects of testing an index patient for blood-borne pathogens after a needlestick injury of a healthcare worker have to be clarified in Germany.

  20. 40 CFR 63.145 - Process wastewater provisions-test methods and procedures to determine compliance.

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2014 CFR

    2014-07-01

    ... § 63.138 of this subpart. Owners or operators conducting a design evaluation shall comply with the...) Performance tests and design evaluations for treatment processes. If design steam stripper option (§ 63.138(d)) or RCRA option (§ 63.138(h)) is selected to comply with § 63.138, neither a design evaluation nor a...

  1. 40 CFR 63.145 - Process wastewater provisions-test methods and procedures to determine compliance.

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2012 CFR

    2012-07-01

    ... § 63.138 of this subpart. Owners or operators conducting a design evaluation shall comply with the...) Performance tests and design evaluations for treatment processes. If design steam stripper option (§ 63.138(d)) or RCRA option (§ 63.138(h)) is selected to comply with § 63.138, neither a design evaluation nor a...

  2. 40 CFR 63.145 - Process wastewater provisions-test methods and procedures to determine compliance.

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2010 CFR

    2010-07-01

    ... § 63.138 of this subpart. Owners or operators conducting a design evaluation shall comply with the...) Performance tests and design evaluations for treatment processes. If design steam stripper option (§ 63.138(d)) or RCRA option (§ 63.138(h)) is selected to comply with § 63.138, neither a design evaluation nor a...

  3. EVA Training and Development Facilities

    NASA Technical Reports Server (NTRS)

    Cupples, Scott

    2016-01-01

    Overview: Vast majority of US EVA (ExtraVehicular Activity) training and EVA hardware development occurs at JSC; EVA training facilities used to develop and refine procedures and improve skills; EVA hardware development facilities test hardware to evaluate performance and certify requirement compliance; Environmental chambers enable testing of hardware from as large as suits to as small as individual components in thermal vacuum conditions.

  4. 77 FR 39677 - Performance Review Board Membership

    Federal Register 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014

    2012-07-05

    ... ARCHITECTURAL AND TRANSPORTATION BARRIERS COMPLIANCE BOARD Performance Review Board Membership AGENCY: Architectural and Transportation Barriers Compliance Board. ACTION: Notice. SUMMARY: Notice is... Transportation Barriers Compliance Board (Access Board). FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: David M. Capozzi...

  5. Compliance and Verification of Standards and Labelling Programs in China: Lessons Learned

    DOE Office of Scientific and Technical Information (OSTI.GOV)

    Saheb, Yamina; Zhou, Nan; Fridley, David

    2010-06-11

    After implementing several energy efficiency standards and labels (30 products covered by MEPS, 50 products covered by voluntary labels and 19 products by mandatory labels), the China National Institute of Standardization (CNIS) is now implementing verification and compliance mechanism to ensure that the energy information of labeled products comply with the requirements of their labels. CNIS is doing so by organizing check testing on a random basis for room air-conditioners, refrigerators, motors, heaters, computer displays, ovens, and self -ballasted lamps. The purpose of the check testing is to understand the implementation of the Chinese labeling scheme and help local authoritiesmore » establishing effective compliance mechanisms. In addition, to ensure robustness and consistency of testing results, CNIS has coordinated a round robin testing for room air conditioners. Eight laboratories (Chinese (6), Australian (1) and Japanese (1)) have been involved in the round robin testing and tests were performed on four sets of samples selected from manufacturer?s production line. This paper describes the methodology used in undertaking both check and round robin testing, provides analysis of testing results and reports on the findings. The analysis of both check and round robin testing demonstrated the benefits of a regularized verification and monitoring system for both laboratories and products such as (i) identifying the possible deviations between laboratories to correct them, (ii) improving the quality of testing facilities, (iii) ensuring the accuracy and reliability of energy label information in order to strength the social credibility of the labeling program and the enforcement mechanism in place.« less

  6. Compliance and Verification of Standards and Labeling Programs in China: Lessons Learned

    DOE Office of Scientific and Technical Information (OSTI.GOV)

    Saheb, Yamina; Zhou, Nan; Fridley, David

    2010-08-01

    After implementing several energy efficiency standards and labels (30 products covered by MEPS, 50 products covered by voluntary labels and 19 products by mandatory labels), the China National Institute of Standardization (CNIS) is now implementing verification and compliance mechanism to ensure that the energy information of labeled products comply with the requirements of their labels. CNIS is doing so by organizing check testing on a random basis for room air-conditioners, refrigerators, motors, heaters, computer displays, ovens, and self -ballasted lamps. The purpose of the check testing is to understand the implementation of the Chinese labeling scheme and help local authoritiesmore » establishing effective compliance mechanisms. In addition, to ensure robustness and consistency of testing results, CNIS has coordinated a round robin testing for room air conditioners. Eight laboratories (Chinese (6), Australian (1) and Japanese (1)) have been involved in the round robin testing and tests were performed on four sets of samples selected from manufacturer's production line. This paper describes the methodology used in undertaking both check and round robin testing, provides analysis of testing results and reports on the findings. The analysis of both check and round robin testing demonstrated the benefits of a regularized verification and monitoring system for both laboratories and products such as (i) identifying the possible deviations between laboratories to correct them, (ii) improving the quality of testing facilities, (iii) ensuring the accuracy and reliability of energy label information in order to strength the social credibility of the labeling program and the enforcement mechanism in place.« less

  7. Findings From a Nursing Care Audit Based on the Nursing Process: A Descriptive Study.

    PubMed

    Poortaghi, Sarieh; Salsali, Mahvash; Ebadi, Abbas; Rahnavard, Zahra; Maleki, Farzaneh

    2015-09-01

    Although using the nursing process improves nursing care quality, few studies have evaluated nursing performance in accordance with nursing process steps either nationally or internationally. This study aimed to audit nursing care based on a nursing process model. This was a cross-sectional descriptive study in which a nursing audit checklist was designed and validated for assessing nurses' compliance with nursing process. A total of 300 nurses from various clinical settings of Tehran university of medical sciences were selected. Data were analyzed using descriptive and inferential statistics, including frequencies, Pearson correlation coefficient and independent samples t-tests. The compliance rate of nursing process indicators was 79.71 ± 0.87. Mean compliance scores did not significantly differ by education level and gender. However, overall compliance scores were correlated with nurses' age (r = 0.26, P = 0.001) and work experience (r = 0.273, P = 0.001). Nursing process indicators can be used to audit nursing care. Such audits can be used as quality assurance tools.

  8. 40 CFR 63.9915 - What test methods and other procedures must I use to demonstrate initial compliance with dioxin...

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2010 CFR

    2010-07-01

    ... must I use to demonstrate initial compliance with dioxin/furan emission limits? 63.9915 Section 63.9915....9915 What test methods and other procedures must I use to demonstrate initial compliance with dioxin... limit for dioxins/furans in Table 1 to this subpart, you must follow the test methods and procedures...

  9. Comparison of protective breathing equipment performance at ground level and 8,000 feet altitude using parameters prescribed by portions of FAA action notice A-8150.2 : final report.

    DOT National Transportation Integrated Search

    1989-06-01

    Two types of crewmember protective breathing equipment (PBE) were performance tested for compliance with Action Notice A-8150.2 at ground level (-1,300 feet) and 8,000 feet altitude. PBE #1 was a "hood with oral-nasal mask," which used potassium supe...

  10. 40 CFR 63.7941 - How do I conduct a performance test, design evaluation, or other type of initial compliance...

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2011 CFR

    2011-07-01

    ... evaluation, you must collect the appropriate operating parameter monitoring system data, average the... 760 °C or higher. (f) You must conduct a performance evaluation for each continuous monitoring system... Level 1 controls, § 63.1063(d) for Tank Level 2 controls, § 63.926(a) for Container Level 1 controls...

  11. 40 CFR 63.7941 - How do I conduct a performance test, design evaluation, or other type of initial compliance...

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2013 CFR

    2013-07-01

    ... evaluation, you must collect the appropriate operating parameter monitoring system data, average the... 760 °C or higher. (f) You must conduct a performance evaluation for each continuous monitoring system... Level 1 controls, § 63.1063(d) for Tank Level 2 controls, § 63.926(a) for Container Level 1 controls...

  12. 40 CFR 63.7941 - How do I conduct a performance test, design evaluation, or other type of initial compliance...

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2012 CFR

    2012-07-01

    ... evaluation, you must collect the appropriate operating parameter monitoring system data, average the... 760 °C or higher. (f) You must conduct a performance evaluation for each continuous monitoring system... Level 1 controls, § 63.1063(d) for Tank Level 2 controls, § 63.926(a) for Container Level 1 controls...

  13. Low compliance to pharmacological treatment is linked to cognitive impairment in euthymic phase of bipolar disorder.

    PubMed

    Fuentes, Ileana; Rizo-Méndez, Alfredo; Jarne-Esparcia, Adolfo

    2016-05-01

    Cognitive impairment and low compliance to pharmacological treatment are frequent complications in bipolar disorder. Moreover, low compliance in patients with bipolar disorder is one of the main reasons for relapse. This in turn, is associated with an increase in neurocognitive symptoms. The current study aimed to determine whether attention, memory, and executive function are related to the level of compliance to pharmacological treatment in individuals with bipolar disorder in euthymic phase. We examined 34 patients with bipolar disorder (12 with low compliance to the treatment and 22 with high compliance to the treatment) according to the DSM-IV criteria, in the range of 18-55 years. All patients were assessed through a neuropsychological battery in one single session. Analysis of covariance (ANCOVA) was used to compare neuropsychological test scores between low and high compliance patients. Clinical and sociodemographic characteristics were included as covariates in the study. Patients with low level of compliance performed significantly worse than high treatment compliance on verbal memory immediate free recall (F (1)=12.14, p=.002), verbal memory immediate cued recall (F (1)=10.45, p=.003), verbal memory delayed free recall (F (1)=5.52, p=.027), and verbal memory delayed cued recall (F (1)=6.11, p=.021). Covariates such as number of manic episodes, history of psychosis and years of education were found significant for executive functions and processing speed. We found that low compliance to pharmacological treatment is consistently linked to immediate and delayed verbal memory. In addition, executive function and processing speed were associated with clinical and demographic characteristics. Limitations of this study include the small sample size, a cross-sectional design that cannot address causality, and inability to account for pharmacologic effects. Copyright © 2016 Elsevier B.V. All rights reserved.

  14. The role of healthcare communications agencies in maintaining compliance when working with the pharmaceutical industry and healthcare professionals.

    PubMed

    Cairns, Angela; Yarker, Yvonne E

    2008-05-01

    Relationships between the pharmaceutical industry and healthcare professionals continue to drive discussion about the potential for conflicts of interest. Despite greater regulation and oversight, there are still calls for increased transparency and further restrictions on these relationships. Regulatory authorities, the pharmaceutical industry, professional societies, and other interested parties have responded by developing robust guidelines for interactions between the pharmaceutical industry and healthcare professionals. This, in turn, is driving change in the way that healthcare communications agencies work, increasing the need for them to visibly demonstrate processes that ensure their employees comply with relevant laws, regulations, and guidelines. In our group of healthcare communications agencies we have established an internal compliance program and developed a policy that reflects the services we provide, and we recommend that other agencies adopt a similar program. Compliance training, implemented by a nominated compliance team, can be enforced by including compulsory tests for employees who interact with the pharmaceutical industry and healthcare professionals, with annual reassessment. The compliance team also has an important role to play in ensuring ongoing communication and staff education, including awareness of new legal and best practice developments. Management of the compliance program is essential, with clear mechanisms for auditing and evaluation, and the inclusion of compliance adherence in staff performance objectives. A visible framework for handling potential compliance issues should also be developed, with clear definitions of different levels of noncompliance and potential associated consequences. Compliance programs may also include other elements, such as terminology and documentation guidance, so that the program becomes an integral tool used by employees on a daily basis. With a robust internal compliance program, healthcare communication agencies can play a significant role in helping maintain appropriate pharmaceutical industry-healthcare professional relationships in an increasingly regulated and scrutinized environment.

  15. On the independence of compliance and reliance: are automation false alarms worse than misses?

    PubMed

    Dixon, Stephen R; Wickens, Christopher D; McCarley, Jason S

    2007-08-01

    Participants performed a tracking task and system monitoring task while aided by diagnostic automation. The goal of the study was to examine operator compliance and reliance as affected by automation failures and to clarify claims regarding independence of these two constructs. Background data revealed a trend toward nonindependence of the compliance-reliance constructs. Thirty-two undergraduate students performed the simulation that presented the visual display while dependent measures were collected. False alarm-prone automation hurt overall performance more than miss-prone automation. False alarm-prone automation also clearly affected both operator compliance and reliance, whereas miss-prone automation appeared to affect only operator reliance. Compliance and reliance do not appear to be entirely independent of each other. False alarms appear to be more damaging to overall performance than misses, and designers must take the compliance-reliance constructs into consideration.

  16. Mobile Source Emissions Regulatory Compliance Data Inventory

    EPA Pesticide Factsheets

    The Mobile Source Emissions Regulatory Compliance Data Inventory data asset contains measured summary compliance information on light-duty, heavy-duty, and non-road engine manufacturers by model, as well as fee payment data required by Title II of the 1990 Amendments to the Clean Air Act, to certify engines for sale in the U.S. and collect compliance certification fees. Data submitted by manufacturers falls into 12 industries: Heavy Duty Compression Ignition, Marine Spark Ignition, Heavy Duty Spark Ignition, Marine Compression Ignition, Snowmobile, Motorcycle & ATV, Non-Road Compression Ignition, Non-Road Small Spark Ignition, Light-Duty, Evaporative Components, Non-Road Large Spark Ignition, and Locomotive. Title II also requires the collection of fees from manufacturers submitting for compliance certification. Manufacturers submit data on an annual basis, to document engine model changes for certification. Manufacturers also submit compliance information on already certified in-use vehicles randomly selected by the EPA (1) year into their life and (4) years into their life to ensure that emissions systems continue to function appropriately over time.The EPA performs targeted confirmatory tests on approximately 15% of vehicles submitted for certification. Confirmatory data on engines is associated with its corresponding submission data to verify the accuracy of manufacturer submission beyond standard business rules.Section 209 of the 1990 Amendments to the Clea

  17. 40 CFR 63.2262 - How do I conduct performance tests and establish operating requirements?

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2011 CFR

    2011-07-01

    ... or documentation of inlet methanol or formaldehyde concentration is required) and outlet of the... HAP, formaldehyde, methanol, or total hydrocarbon (THC) emission rates. (2) When showing compliance... acetaldehyde, acrolein, formaldehyde, methanol, phenol, and propionaldehyde), THC, formaldehyde, or methanol in...

  18. 40 CFR 63.2262 - How do I conduct performance tests and establish operating requirements?

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2010 CFR

    2010-07-01

    ... or documentation of inlet methanol or formaldehyde concentration is required) and outlet of the... HAP, formaldehyde, methanol, or total hydrocarbon (THC) emission rates. (2) When showing compliance... acetaldehyde, acrolein, formaldehyde, methanol, phenol, and propionaldehyde), THC, formaldehyde, or methanol in...

  19. 21 CFR 58.213 - Public disclosure of information regarding disqualification.

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2011 CFR

    2011-04-01

    ... SERVICES GENERAL GOOD LABORATORY PRACTICE FOR NONCLINICAL LABORATORY STUDIES Disqualification of Testing... such disclosure would further the public interest or would promote compliance with the good laboratory... Food and Drug Administration that nonclinical laboratory studies performed by the facility will not be...

  20. Are subjective memory problems related to suggestibility, compliance, false memories, and objective memory performance?

    PubMed

    Van Bergen, Saskia; Jelicic, Marko; Merckelbach, Harald

    2009-01-01

    The relationship between subjective memory beliefs and suggestibility, compliance, false memories, and objective memory performance was studied in a community sample of young and middle-aged people (N = 142). We hypothesized that people with subjective memory problems would exhibit higher suggestibility and compliance levels and would be more susceptible to false recollections than those who are optimistic about their memory. In addition, we expected a discrepancy between subjective memory judgments and objective memory performance. We found that subjective memory judgments correlated significantly with compliance, with more negative memory judgments accompanying higher levels of compliance. Contrary to our expectation, subjective memory problems did not correlate with suggestibility or false recollections. Furthermore, participants were accurate in estimating their objective memory performance.

  1. Clinical performance of the TRUE2go blood glucose system--a novel integrated system for meter and strips.

    PubMed

    Kipnes, Mark S; Joseph, Hal; Morris, Harry; Manko, Jason; Bell, Douglas E

    2009-10-01

    The complications of diabetes may be minimized by adequate glycemic control, which is aided by self-monitoring of blood glucose (SMBG) levels. A new SMBG system, TRUE2go (Home Diagnostics, Inc., Fort Lauderdale, FL), does not require calibration of test strips, thereby eliminating the potential source of error in blood glucose determination associated with mis-calibration. This study tested the performance of the TRUE2go system. The very small size and attachment of the meter to a vial of test strips make the TRUE2go system unique. The studies were carried out with adult patients with type 1 or 2 diabetes, using procedures for testing accuracy as specified in International Organization for Standardization (ISO) 15197:2003. The evaluation included patients' compliance with the TRUE2go system's written instructions, ease of understanding the supplied instructions, and ease of use of the system. The study demonstrated the accuracy and precision of the TRUE2go system, with 100% of glucose test results falling within ISO-recommended limits for glucose concentrations ranging from 24 mg/dL to 549 mg/dL. There was agreement between data obtained with TRUE2go when used by healthcare professionals and by lay users on capillary blood from both fingertip and a forearm sticks. Lay users' understanding of and compliance with TRUE2go system instructions were excellent, as was their satisfaction with the system. The TRUE2go system is accurate and convenient to use, and its instructions are easily understood by lay users. TRUE2go features that contribute to convenience, and therefore could improve compliance with monitoring regimens, include its small size, attachment to the vial of strips, easy-to-read display, automatic calibration for test strips, and suitability for fingertip as well as forearm testing.

  2. Safety compliance and safety climate: A repeated cross-sectional study in the oil and gas industry.

    PubMed

    Kvalheim, Sverre A; Dahl, Øyvind

    2016-12-01

    Violations of safety rules and procedures are commonly identified as a causal factor in accidents in the oil and gas industry. Extensive knowledge on effective management practices related to improved compliance with safety procedures is therefore needed. Previous studies of the causal relationship between safety climate and safety compliance demonstrate that the propensity to act in accordance with prevailing rules and procedures is influenced to a large degree by workers' safety climate. Commonly, the climate measures employed differ from one study to another and identical measures of safety climate are seldom tested repeatedly over extended periods of time. This research gap is addressed in the present study. The study is based on a survey conducted four times among sharp-end workers of the Norwegian oil and gas industry (N=31,350). This is done by performing multiple tests (regression analysis) over a period of 7years of the causal relationship between safety climate and safety compliance. The safety climate measure employed is identical across the 7-year period. Taking all periods together, the employed safety climate model explained roughly 27% of the variance in safety compliance. The causal relationship was found to be stable across the period, thereby increasing the reliability and the predictive validity of the factor structure. The safety climate factor that had the most powerful effect on safety compliance was work pressure. The factor structure employed shows high predictive validity and should therefore be relevant to organizations seeking to improve safety in the petroleum sector. The findings should also be relevant to other high-hazard industries where safety rules and procedures constitute a central part of the approach to managing safety. Copyright © 2016 Elsevier Ltd and National Safety Council. All rights reserved.

  3. The effects of physical aging at elevated temperatures on the viscoelastic creep on IM7/K3B

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    Gates, Thomas S.; Feldman, Mark

    1994-01-01

    Physical aging at elevated temperature of the advanced composite IM7/K3B was investigated through the use of creep compliance tests. Testing consisted of short term isothermal, creep/recovery with the creep segments performed at constant load. The matrix dominated transverse tensile and in-plane shear behavior were measured at temperatures ranging from 200 to 230 C. Through the use of time based shifting procedures, the aging shift factors, shift rates and momentary master curve parameters were found at each temperature. These material parameters were used as input to a predictive methodology, which was based upon effective time theory and linear viscoelasticity combined with classical lamination theory. Long term creep compliance test data was compared to predictions to verify the method. The model was then used to predict the long term creep behavior for several general laminates.

  4. 77 FR 60915 - Revisions to the Nevada State Implementation Plan, Washoe County Air Quality District

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    2012-10-05

    ... compliance with permit conditions, recordkeeping, source sampling and testing, and statements of compliance... Demonstration of Compliance. WCDBOH 030.230 Record Keeping. WCDBOH 030.235 Requirements for Source Sampling... Federal Register Sampling and page number Testing''. where the document begins]. * * * * * * * 030.970A...

  5. The Role of Molecular Weight and Temperature on the Elastic and Viscoelastic Properties of a Glassy Thermoplastic Polyimide

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    Nicholson, Lee M.; Whitley, Karen S.; Gates, Thomas S.

    2001-01-01

    Mechanical testing of the elastic and viscoelastic response of an advanced thermoplastic polyimide (LaRC-SI) with known variations in molecular weight was performed over a range of temperatures below the glass transition temperature. The notched tensile strength was shown to be a strong function of both molecular weight and temperature, whereas stiffness was only a strong function of temperature. A critical molecular weight was observed to occur at a weight average molecular weight of M, approx. 22,000 g/mol below which, the notched tensile strength decreases rapidly. This critical molecular weight transition is temperature-independent. Low, molecular weight materials tended to fail in a brittle manner, whereas high molecular weight materials exhibited ductile failure. Furthermore, low molecular weight materials have increased creep compliance and creep compliance rate, and are more sensitive to temperature than the high molecular weight materials. At long timescales (less than 1100 hours) physical aging serves to significantly decrease the creep compliance and creep rate of all the materials tested. Low molecular weight materials are less influenced by the effects of physical aging.

  6. [The Effects of an Empowerment Education Program for Kidney Transplantation Patients].

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    Kim, Sung Hee; You, Hye Sook

    2017-08-01

    This study was conducted to develop an Empowerment Education Program (EEP) for kidney transplant patients and to test the program's effects on uncertainty, self-care ability, and compliance. The research was conducted using a nonequivalent control group with a pretest-posttest design. The participants were 53 outpatients (experimental group: 25, control group: 28) who were receiving hospital treatment after kidney transplants. After the pre-test, patients in the experimental group underwent a weekly EEP for six weeks. The post-test was conducted immediately after, and four weeks after the program's completion in the same manner as the pre-test. For the control group, we conducted a post-test six and ten weeks after the pre-test, without and program intervention. A repeated measure ANOVA was performed to compare the change scores on main outcomes. Uncertainty was significantly lower in the experimental group than in the control group, both immediately after (t=-3.84, p=<.001) and 4 weeks after (t=-4.51 p=<.001) the program, whereas self-care ability (t=5.81, p=<.001), (t=5.84, p=<.001) and compliance (t=5.07, p=<.001), (t=5.45, p=<.001) were significantly higher. Kidney transplant patients who underwent an EEP showed a decrease in uncertainty and an improvement in self-care ability and compliance. Thus, our findings confirmed that an EEP can be an independent intervention method for improving and maintaining the health of kidney transplant patients. © 2017 Korean Society of Nursing Science

  7. A quasi-experimental study to determine the effects of a multifaceted educational intervention on hand hygiene compliance in a radiography unit.

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    O'Donoghue, Margaret; Ng, Suk-Hing; Suen, Lorna Kp; Boost, Maureen

    2016-01-01

    Whilst numerous studies have investigated nurses' compliance with hand hygiene and use of alcohol-based hand rub (ABHR), limited attention has been paid to these issues in allied health staff. Reports have linked infections to breaches in infection control in the radiography unit (RU). With advances in medical imaging, a higher proportion of patients come into contact with RU staff increasing the need for good hand hygiene compliance. This study aimed to evaluate effectiveness on compliance of an intervention to improve awareness of hand hygiene in the RU of a district hospital. A quasi-experimental study design including questionnaires assessing knowledge and attitudes of hand hygiene and direct observation of participants was used to evaluate an educational programme on hand hygiene of the RU of a large district hospital. All healthcare workers (HCW), comprising 76 radiographers, 17 nurses, and nine healthcare assistants (HCA), agreed to participate in the study. Of these, 85 completed the initial and 76 the post-test anonymous questionnaire. The hand hygiene compliance of all 102 HCW was observed over a 3-week period prior to and after the intervention. The 2-month intervention consisted of talks on hand hygiene and benefits of ABHR, provision of visual aids, wall-mounted ABHR dispensers, and personal bottles of ABHR. Before the intervention, overall hand hygiene compliance was low (28.9 %). Post-intervention, compliance with hand hygiene increased to 51.4 %. This improvement was significant for radiographers and HCA. Additionally, knowledge and attitudes improved in particular, understanding that ABHR can largely replace handwashing and there is a need to perform hand hygiene after environmental contact. The increased use of ABHR allowed HCW to feel they had enough time to perform hand hygiene. The educational intervention led to increased awareness of hand hygiene opportunities and better acceptance of ABHR use. The reduced time needed to perform hand rubbing and improved access to dispensers resulted in fewer missed opportunities. Although radiographers and other allied HCW make frequent contact with patients, these may be mistakenly construed as irrelevant with respect to healthcare associated infections. Stronger emphasis on hand hygiene compliance of these staff may help reduce infection risk.

  8. 40 CFR 60.5413 - What are the performance testing procedures for control devices used to demonstrate compliance at...

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    2014-07-01

    ... reading for each 60-minute THC test. Record the gas pressure and temperature at 5-minute intervals... paragraph (d)(8) of this section. (iv) THC must be determined as specified in paragraph (d)(9) of this...) Conduct THC sampling using Method 25A, 40 CFR part 60, appendix A-7, except that the option for locating...

  9. 40 CFR 63.4941 - How do I demonstrate initial compliance with the emission limitations?

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    2010-07-01

    ... know whether the blend is aliphatic or aromatic. However, if the results of a Method 311 test indicate... (a)(1) through (5) of this section. (1) Method 311 (appendix A to 40 CFR part 63). You may use Method...)(i) and (ii) of this section when performing a Method 311 test. (i) Count each organic HAP that is...

  10. An observational analysis of surgical team compliance with perioperative safety practices after crew resource management training.

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    France, Daniel J; Leming-Lee, Susie; Jackson, Tom; Feistritzer, Nancye R; Higgins, Michael S

    2008-04-01

    Acknowledging the need to improve team communication and coordination among health care providers, health care administrators and improvement officers have been quick to endorse and invest in aviation crew resource management (CRM). Despite the increased interest in CRM there exists limited data on the effectiveness of CRM to change team behavior and performance in clinical settings. Direct observational analyses were performed on 30 surgical teams (15 neurosurgery cases and 15 cardiac cases) to evaluate surgical team compliance with integrated safety and CRM practices after extensive CRM training. Observed surgical teams were compliant with only 60% of the CRM and perioperative safety practices emphasized in the training program. The results highlight many of the challenges the health care industry faces in its efforts to adapt CRM from aviation to medicine. Additional research is needed to develop and test new team training methods and performance feedback mechanisms for clinical teams.

  11. 40 CFR 60.37e - Compliance, performance testing, and monitoring guidelines.

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    2010-07-01

    ... requirements: (1) Establish maximum charge rate and minimum secondary chamber temperature as site-specific... above the maximum charge rate or below the minimum secondary chamber temperature measured as 3-hour... below the minimum secondary chamber temperature shall constitute a violation of the established...

  12. 40 CFR 60.255 - Performance tests and other compliance requirements.

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    2010-07-01

    ... Transfer Network (TTN) under Emission Measurement Center Preliminary Methods. The monitoring plan approved... be recorded and quantified. The optical surfaces exposed to the effluent gases must be cleaned prior... adjustments. For systems using automatic zero adjustments, the optical surfaces must be cleaned when the...

  13. Utility experience of Phase I compliance on Chalk Point Unit 2

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    Eberhardt, W.H.; Henry, R.J.

    1995-03-01

    Potomac Electric Power Company`s Chalk Point Generating Station Unit 2 has recently undergone a retrofit to comply with Phase I of the 1990 Clean Air Act Amendments (CAAA) Title IV requirements. The approach taken was to install low NOx burners and overfire air to reduce NOx emissions and switch to lower sulfur coal to comply with Phase I sulfur dioxide (SO{sub 2}) emission limits. This approach was chosen based on a unique combination of sophisticated tools, boiler modeling, experience, testing, and cooperation between the Owners, Engineers, and the equipment Manufacturers. The result was a project performed at a reasonable costmore » and minimum risk to plant reliability and performance while meeting the specified requirements of the regulations. The Unit 2 retrofit will be followed by the retrofit of its identical sister unit, Unit 1, in the late fall of 1994. In addition to the Low NOx system retrofit and coal switching, a new distributed control system (DCS), burner management system (BMS), new ignitors, and the capability to fire natural gas on both main burners and ignitors was added. A four month outage was followed by a series of optimization tests which were designed to reduce the emissions to the compliance limit while minimizing impacts on the boiler operation. After boiler startup, burner and pulverizer performance adjustments were required resulting in dramatic improvement in both boiler and burner performance. This paper describes the approach towards achieving CAAA compliance and the net results: impacts of the Low NOx system and the Phase I coal on the boiler and auxiliary plant equipment and the adjustments which had to be made to eliminate initial operating problems. Results of months of optimization testing are presented as related to emissions, furnace slagging, flame shape, unburned carbon, steam temperatures, and tube metal temperatures.« less

  14. Does educational status affect a patient's behavior toward erectile dysfunction?

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    Salonia, Andrea; Abdollah, Firas; Gallina, Andrea; Pellucchi, Federico; Castillejos Molina, Ricardo Alonso; Maccagnano, Carmen; Rocchini, Lorenzo; Zanni, Giuseppe; Rigatti, Patrizio; Montorsi, Francesco

    2008-08-01

    Educational status has been investigated rarely as a potential factor affecting the behavior of patients with new onset erectile dysfunction (ED) toward seeking first medical help and subsequent compliance with prescribed phosphodiesterase type 5 inhibitor (PDE5) therapy. To test whether the educational status of patients with new onset ED and naïve to PDE5 therapy may have a significant impact on the delay before seeking first medical help (DSH) and compliance with the suggested PDE5. Assessing DSH and compliance with PDE5 in new onset ED patients according to their educational status by means of detailed logistic regression analyses. Data from 302 consecutive patients with new onset ED and naïve to PDE5s were comprehensively analyzed. Patients were segregated according to their educational status into low (elementary and/or secondary school education) and high (high school and/or university degrees) educational levels. Complete data were available for 231 assessable patients. Univariate (UVA) and multivariate (MVA) logistic regression analyses addressed the association between educational status and DSH after adjusting for age, relationship status, and Sexual Health Inventory for Men score. Likewise, UVA and MVA were performed to test the association between educational status and patient compliance with PDE5 at the 9-month median follow-up. Median DSH was 24 months (range 1-350; mean 38.1 +/- 42.8). The lower the educational status, the shorter the DSH (P = 0.03). In contrast, a significantly (P < 0.0001) greater proportion of patients with a higher educational status showed compliance with the suggested PDE5 at the 9-month follow-up. Overall, educational status was not an independent predictor of either DSH or patient compliance with PDE5 therapy. After adjusting for other variables, our findings suggest that in new onset ED patients, educational status does not independently affect the DSH and patient compliance with PDE5 therapy.

  15. The association of social support and education with breast and cervical cancer screening.

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    Documet, Patricia; Bear, Todd M; Flatt, Jason D; Macia, Laura; Trauth, Jeanette; Ricci, Edmund M

    2015-02-01

    Disparities in breast and cervical cancer screening by socioeconomic status persist in the United States. It has been suggested that social support may facilitate screening, especially among women of low socioeconomic status. However, at present, it is unclear whether social support enables mammogram and Pap test compliance. This study examines the association between social support and compliance with mammogram and Pap test screening guidelines, and whether social support provides added value for women of low education. Data were from a countywide 2009-2010 population-based survey, which included records of 2,588 women 40 years and older (mammogram) and 2,123 women 21 to 65 years old (Pap test). Compliance was determined using the guidelines in effect at the time of data collection. Social support was significantly related to mammogram (adjusted odds ratio = 1.43; 95% confidence interval [1.16, 1.77]) and Pap test (adjusted odds ratio = 1.71; 95% confidence interval [1.27, 2.29]) compliance after controlling for age, race, having a regular health care provider, and insurance status. The interaction between social support and education had a significant effect on Pap test compliance only among women younger than 40; the effect was not significant for mammogram compliance. Social support is associated with breast and cervical cancer screening compliance. The association between education and cancer screening behavior may be moderated by social support; however, results hold only for Pap tests among younger women. Practitioners and researchers should focus on interventions that activate social support networks as they may help increase both breast and cervical cancer screening compliance among women with low educational attainment. © 2014 Society for Public Health Education.

  16. Improvement in safety monitoring of biologic response modifiers after the implementation of clinical care guidelines by a specialty.

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    Hanson, Rebekah L; Gannon, Michael J; Khamo, Nehrin; Sodhi, Monsheel; Orr, Alexander M; Stubbings, JoAnn

    2013-01-01

    Tumor necrosis factor (TNF)-alpha inhibitors and other biologic response modifiers (BRMs) are frequently used to treat a variety of inflammatory diseases. Use of these agents may increase risk of serious infections, malignancies, and other complications such as worsening symptoms of heart failure or demyelinating disease. Because of these risks, a baseline assessment and routine monitoring have been recommended, but standardized guidelines for monitoring have yet to be established. To measure the compliance with the recommended safety monitoring in the Clinical Care Guidelines for BRMs at the University of Illinois Hospitals and Health Sciences System (UI Health). The Clinical Care Guidelines for BRMs was developed by a committee of pharmacists, nurses, and physicians based on an assessment of published literature and medication labeling. The guidelines included recommendations for safety monitoring prior to BRM therapy, such as the tuberculosis (TB) test, Hepatitis B surface Antigen (HBsAg) test, liver function test (LFT), complete blood count (CBC), up-to-date vaccinations, risk assessment for cancer, pregnancy testing, monitoring for contraindications with concomitant medications, concomitant disease state risk assessment, and patient education. The guidelines were introduced to UI Health in February 2012 by a systemwide email and by in-services given by the health system's Specialty Pharmacy Service. In-services were given in the clinics known to generate large numbers of BRM orders (e.g., gastroenterology and rheumatology) and at the outpatient center for infused therapies. The purpose of the in-services was to introduce providers to the guidelines and encourage their compliance. To ensure that guideline requirements were met when BRMs were ordered, a process was established to identify BRM orders, assess the orders for compliance with 4 of the safety monitoring tests from the guidelines (TB, HBsAg, LFT, and CBC), and make interventions. When necessary, Specialty Pharmacy Services coordinated with the pharmacists and other providers in the clinic to order lab tests and ensure they were completed prior to the start of therapy. Feedback was provided during the study to proactively improve compliance with the guidelines. After completion of the study, a report containing outpatient prescription orders for BRMs (abatacept, adalimumab, certolizumab, etanercept, golimumab, infliximab, and tocilizumab) from August 2011 through July 2012 was generated from the electronic medical record. Retrospective analyses of completion of safety monitoring were conducted for patients administered BRM treatment. Completion rates were compared before and after implementation of guidelines in February 2012. Completion was considered to have occurred when all 4 safety monitoring tests had been conducted -TB (unless known to be positive from a previous test), HBsAg, LFT, and CBC. Completion data from August 2011 through January 2012 were before the guidelines were implemented, and data from February 2012 through July 2012 were after the guidelines. Chi square analyses were performed on completion frequencies in the patients before and after the guidelines were implemented. Of the 320 unique patient BRM orders evaluated in this study, 195 (61%) were generated in the Rheumatology clinic, 99 (31%) in the Gastroenterology clinic, 21 (6.5%) in the Dermatology clinic, and 5 (1.5%) in the Transplant clinic. Before the guidelines were implemented, 54 ( 31%) of 173 patient orders complied with the safety monitoring by having all 4 clinical tests performed at the appropriate time points. After guideline implementation, 88 (60%) of 147 patient orders were compliant and had all 4 clinical tests conducted, which represents a statistically significant improvement in the rate of compliance (Pearson chi square = 26.43, degrees of freedom (df) = 1, P  less than  0.0001). This significant improvement in compliance rates after guideline implementation was observed in both the new patient group and the patients with continuing prescription orders/treatment changes. There was also an improvement in patients whose prescriptions were dispensed by UI Health and to a lesser degree those whose prescriptions were dispensed by an outside pharmacy. When the new patient group was analyzed separately (n = 92), 50 patients were treated before the guidelines were implemented, and 42 patients were treated after the guidelines were implemented. Compliance rates with safety monitoring in these 2 groups were 52% pre-implementation and 83% post-implementation, which represented a statistically significant improvement in compliance (Pearson chi square = 10.03, df=1, P = 0.0015). Similar results were observed in the second patient subgroup with continuing prescription orders/treatment change (n = 228). A total of 123 patients were treated before the guidelines were implemented, and 105 were treated after the guidelines were implemented. Compliance rates were 23% pre-implementation compared with 50% post-implementation, which represented a statistically significant improvement in compliance (Pearson chi square = 18.99, df = 1, P  less than  0.0001). Given the widespread and long-term use of BRMs, safety monitoring and management should be an important part of a comprehensive medication management program for their use. A coordinated effort may have a significant impact on compliance with safety monitoring guidelines.

  17. Embedded performance validity testing in neuropsychological assessment: Potential clinical tools.

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    Rickards, Tyler A; Cranston, Christopher C; Touradji, Pegah; Bechtold, Kathleen T

    2018-01-01

    The article aims to suggest clinically-useful tools in neuropsychological assessment for efficient use of embedded measures of performance validity. To accomplish this, we integrated available validity-related and statistical research from the literature, consensus statements, and survey-based data from practicing neuropsychologists. We provide recommendations for use of 1) Cutoffs for embedded performance validity tests including Reliable Digit Span, California Verbal Learning Test (Second Edition) Forced Choice Recognition, Rey-Osterrieth Complex Figure Test Combination Score, Wisconsin Card Sorting Test Failure to Maintain Set, and the Finger Tapping Test; 2) Selecting number of performance validity measures to administer in an assessment; and 3) Hypothetical clinical decision-making models for use of performance validity testing in a neuropsychological assessment collectively considering behavior, patient reporting, and data indicating invalid or noncredible performance. Performance validity testing helps inform the clinician about an individual's general approach to tasks: response to failure, task engagement and persistence, compliance with task demands. Data-driven clinical suggestions provide a resource to clinicians and to instigate conversation within the field to make more uniform, testable decisions to further the discussion, and guide future research in this area.

  18. The estimation of 3D SAR distributions in the human head from mobile phone compliance testing data for epidemiological studies

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    Wake, Kanako; Varsier, Nadège; Watanabe, Soichi; Taki, Masao; Wiart, Joe; Mann, Simon; Deltour, Isabelle; Cardis, Elisabeth

    2009-10-01

    A worldwide epidemiological study called 'INTERPHONE' has been conducted to estimate the hypothetical relationship between brain tumors and mobile phone use. In this study, we proposed a method to estimate 3D distribution of the specific absorption rate (SAR) in the human head due to mobile phone use to provide the exposure gradient for epidemiological studies. 3D SAR distributions due to exposure to an electromagnetic field from mobile phones are estimated from mobile phone compliance testing data for actual devices. The data for compliance testing are measured only on the surface in the region near the device and in a small 3D region around the maximum on the surface in a homogeneous phantom with a specific shape. The method includes an interpolation/extrapolation and a head shape conversion. With the interpolation/extrapolation, SAR distributions in the whole head are estimated from the limited measured data. 3D SAR distributions in the numerical head models, where the tumor location is identified in the epidemiological studies, are obtained from measured SAR data with the head shape conversion by projection. Validation of the proposed method was performed experimentally and numerically. It was confirmed that the proposed method provided good estimation of 3D SAR distribution in the head, especially in the brain, which is the tissue of major interest in epidemiological studies. We conclude that it is possible to estimate 3D SAR distributions in a realistic head model from the data obtained by compliance testing measurements to provide a measure for the exposure gradient in specific locations of the brain for the purpose of exposure assessment in epidemiological studies. The proposed method has been used in several studies in the INTERPHONE.

  19. The estimation of 3D SAR distributions in the human head from mobile phone compliance testing data for epidemiological studies.

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    Wake, Kanako; Varsier, Nadège; Watanabe, Soichi; Taki, Masao; Wiart, Joe; Mann, Simon; Deltour, Isabelle; Cardis, Elisabeth

    2009-10-07

    A worldwide epidemiological study called 'INTERPHONE' has been conducted to estimate the hypothetical relationship between brain tumors and mobile phone use. In this study, we proposed a method to estimate 3D distribution of the specific absorption rate (SAR) in the human head due to mobile phone use to provide the exposure gradient for epidemiological studies. 3D SAR distributions due to exposure to an electromagnetic field from mobile phones are estimated from mobile phone compliance testing data for actual devices. The data for compliance testing are measured only on the surface in the region near the device and in a small 3D region around the maximum on the surface in a homogeneous phantom with a specific shape. The method includes an interpolation/extrapolation and a head shape conversion. With the interpolation/extrapolation, SAR distributions in the whole head are estimated from the limited measured data. 3D SAR distributions in the numerical head models, where the tumor location is identified in the epidemiological studies, are obtained from measured SAR data with the head shape conversion by projection. Validation of the proposed method was performed experimentally and numerically. It was confirmed that the proposed method provided good estimation of 3D SAR distribution in the head, especially in the brain, which is the tissue of major interest in epidemiological studies. We conclude that it is possible to estimate 3D SAR distributions in a realistic head model from the data obtained by compliance testing measurements to provide a measure for the exposure gradient in specific locations of the brain for the purpose of exposure assessment in epidemiological studies. The proposed method has been used in several studies in the INTERPHONE.

  20. SOLIDIFICATION OF THE HANFORD LAW WASTE STREAM PRODUCED AS A RESULT OF NEAR-TANK CONTINUOUS SLUDGE LEACHING AND SODIUM HYDROXIDE RECOVERY

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    Reigel, M.; Johnson, F.; Crawford, C.

    2011-09-20

    The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), Office of River Protection (ORP), is responsible for the remediation and stabilization of the Hanford Site tank farms, including 53 million gallons of highly radioactive mixed wasted waste contained in 177 underground tanks. The plan calls for all waste retrieved from the tanks to be transferred to the Waste Treatment Plant (WTP). The WTP will consist of three primary facilities including pretreatment facilities for Low Activity Waste (LAW) to remove aluminum, chromium and other solids and radioisotopes that are undesirable in the High Level Waste (HLW) stream. Removal of aluminum from HLW sludge canmore » be accomplished through continuous sludge leaching of the aluminum from the HLW sludge as sodium aluminate; however, this process will introduce a significant amount of sodium hydroxide into the waste stream and consequently will increase the volume of waste to be dispositioned. A sodium recovery process is needed to remove the sodium hydroxide and recycle it back to the aluminum dissolution process. The resulting LAW waste stream has a high concentration of aluminum and sodium and will require alternative immobilization methods. Five waste forms were evaluated for immobilization of LAW at Hanford after the sodium recovery process. The waste forms considered for these two waste streams include low temperature processes (Saltstone/Cast stone and geopolymers), intermediate temperature processes (steam reforming and phosphate glasses) and high temperature processes (vitrification). These immobilization methods and the waste forms produced were evaluated for (1) compliance with the Performance Assessment (PA) requirements for disposal at the IDF, (2) waste form volume (waste loading), and (3) compatibility with the tank farms and systems. The iron phosphate glasses tested using the product consistency test had normalized release rates lower than the waste form requirements although the CCC glasses had higher release rates than the quenched glasses. However, the waste form failed to meet the vapor hydration test criteria listed in the WTP contract. In addition, the waste loading in the phosphate glasses were not as high as other candidate waste forms. Vitrification of HLW waste as borosilicate glass is a proven process; however the HLW and LAW streams at Hanford can vary significantly from waste currently being immobilized. The ccc glasses show lower release rates for B and Na than the quenched glasses and all glasses meet the acceptance criterion of < 4 g/L. Glass samples spiked with Re{sub 2}O{sub 7} also passed the PCT test. However, further vapor hydration testing must be performed since all the samples cracked and the test could not be performed. The waste loading of the iron phosphate and borosilicate glasses are approximately 20 and 25% respectively. The steam reforming process produced the predicted waste form for both the high and low aluminate waste streams. The predicted waste loadings for the monolithic samples is approximately 39%, which is higher than the glass waste forms; however, at the time of this report, no monolithic samples were made and therefore compliance with the PA cannot be determined. The waste loading in the geopolymer is approximately 40% but can vary with the sodium hydroxide content in the waste stream. Initial geopolymer mixes revealed compressive strengths that are greater than 500 psi for the low aluminate mixes and less than 500 psi for the high aluminate mixes. Further work testing needs to be performed to formulate a geopolymer waste form made using a high aluminate salt solution. A cementitious waste form has the advantage that the process is performed at ambient conditions and is a proven process currently in use for LAW disposal. The Saltstone/Cast Stone formulated using low and high aluminate salt solutions retained at least 97% of the Re that was added to the mix as a dopant. While this data is promising, additional leaching testing must be performed to show compliance with the PA. Compressive strength tests must also be performed on the Cast Stone monoliths to verify PA compliance. Based on testing performed for this report, the borosilicate glass and Cast Stone are the recommended waste forms for further testing. Both are proven technologies for radioactive waste disposal and the initial testing using simulated Hanford LAW waste shows compliance with the PA. Both are resistant to leaching and have greater than 25% waste loading.« less

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