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Air Emission Measurement Center (EMC)

Method 5A - Particulate Matter Asphalt Roofing

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Method 5A Determination of particulate matter emissions from the asphalt processing and asphalt roofing industry 8-3-2017 (PDF)(8 pp, 409 K)
CFR Promulgated Test Method 5A PM Asphalt Roofing (Particulate Matter)
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) for Method 5A (PDF)(1 pg, 88 K, August 2016)