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The STA continues to support its members in a number of ways, one of the keyways is by our task group meetings, these meetings are the main driving force of the STA which allow Test laboratories, Equipment suppliers, Process operators, Regulators, Certifi cation and Accreditation bodies, to come together and discuss relevant topics and issues. The latest EN14181 task group was held in October, the EN14181 TG has been a very active group since its inception in 2021, within the TG we have been addressing and discussing topics like Stack fl ow requirements and the information on certifi cation for these types of equipment, what the capabilities are and how clear the information is for the end users. As well as reviewing the MID and queries the have been raised by STA members, giving constructive feedback has always been a key roll of the STA and we continue to work with regulators, certifi cation and accreditation bodies to ensure that our members views are heard. The group also received feedback on ISO 1611 part 1 revision and the plan for future work with in the ISO WG, our task group also discussed M20, reviewing CEM and AMS are certifi ed to the NOx ELV, NO2 is a high temperature probe, Proposal Calibrate on total NOx


losses due to being partially soluble, the uncertainty e.g. 2%, NO2 NOx ratio can change in the probe if it . The group went on to discuss CCUS uncertainties, data acquisition and handing systems (DAHS) and


were informed that the EA have completed a revision of the MCERTS Environmental data management software standard, this document is due to be available in the Autumn and the revised version of the MCERTS performance standard will include references to EN 17225-1 and EN 17255-2.


In November the STA will be holding our fi nal general meeting for 2023. This is a great forum for the industry to come together and discuss all topics for all areas of the industry including:


Health & Safety, - Accidents and incidents - WAH incidents - Feedback from HSE committee


Quality & Technical - UKAS accreditation and issues arising - CSA update - personal and equipment MCERTS certifi cation


- Regulators feedback from England, Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland and Ireland


- Feedback from STA task group such as EN14181 mentioned above


- Profi ciency Testing Schemes - CEN and ISO feedback


Events & Publicity - reviewing up and coming exhibitions and conferences


Equipment Suppliers


- section looking at topics like, DAHs responsibility, feedback from Equipment suppliers, feedback from CEMs end users


Process Operators


- section looking at topics such as BREF Update, Carbon and Biogenic, Feedback from PO’s


STA Training


Over the past 25 years the STA has developed and provided training and revision courses to the industry. Our training courses have been developed, updated and delivered by leading experts in the Environmental industry.


Our courses are carried out live over Microsoft Teams allowing Your STA


The Source Testing Association (STA) was established in 1995 and was set up as a non-profi t making organisation serving the emission monitoring industry. Over the years it has built up to a corporate membership of companies from process operators, regulators, equipment suppliers and test laboratories with increasing interest from overseas companies.


Membership is open to any company that have an interest in monitoring. The membership covers all employees within the company.


The STA is committed to the advancement of the science and practice of emission monitoring and to develop and maintain a high quality of service to customers.


• Liaison with regulators, UK and International, many of whom are members Clients can be assured that members will offer: • The most appropriate protocols and methods • Sampling and analysis equipment that is fi t for purpose • Qualifi ed and suitably experienced personnel


The STA meetings and task groups are available for all STA members to attend and contribute. If you are an existing STA member and not already involved in the valuable work the STA does or if you are interested in becoming a member, please email info@s-t-a.org and one of the team will contact you.


participants and trainers to interact as though they were in the same room, we can also carry out the course on members sites upon request. Our courses cover the following:


• Risk Assessment - Industrial Emission Monitoring • Regulatory Monitoring Requirements for Process Operators • On Site Auditing


• BS EN14181 quality assurance of an AMS


• Introduction to MCERTS Level 1 • MCERTS Level 2 – Team Leader TE1 – particulate monitoring TE2 – Trace element (dioxins, metals etc) measurement


TE3 – Gaseous measurement by manual extractive measurement TE4 – Gaseous measurement by instrumental analysers


For more information on our meetings, training courses and task group visit our new look website www.s-t-a.org


Its aims and objectives are to:


• contribute to the development of industry standards, codes, safety procedures and operating principles


• encourage the personal and professional development of practicing source testers and students • maintain a body of current sampling knowledge • assist in maintenance of a high level of ethical conduct


• seek co-operative endeavours with other professional organisations, institutions and regulatory bodies, nationally and internationally, that are engaged in source emissions testing


The Association offers a package of benefi ts to its members which include:


• Technical advice relating to emission monitoring • Conference and exhibition opportunities • Seminars and training on a variety of related activities


• Representation on National, European and International standards organisations


• Training in relation to many aspects of emission monitoring


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VISIT OUR WEBSITE TODAY FOR MORE INFORMATION WWW.S-T-A.ORG


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