letter as ALT-146 on our website at https://www.epa.gov/emc/broadly-applicable-approved-
alternative-test-methods for use by other interested parties. This alternative method approval is
valid until such time that Subpart AAA is revised or replaced to require a different pellet heater
certification method, and at such time, this alternative will be reconsidered and possibly
withdrawn.
If you have additional questions regarding this approval, please contact Angelina Brashear of my
staff at 919-541-4746 or brashear.angelina@epa.gov.
cc:
Angelina Brashear – EPA/OAQPS/AQAD
Chuck French – EPA/OAQPS/SPPD
Rafael Sanchez – EPA/OECA
Robert Scinta – EPA/OECA
Michael Toney – EPA/OAQPS/AQAD
Nathan Topham – EPA/OAQPS/SPPD
John Voorhees – United States Stove Company
Chet Wayland – EPA/OAQPS/AQAD
Sincerely,
Steffan M. Johnson
Group Leader
Measurement Technology Group
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