Sensor Loan Application Form

 

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UNITED STATES ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
REGION 3
FOUR PENN CENTER
1600 JFK BLVD
PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA 19103

 

Desired Form of Communication
Number and sensor(s) type requested for your project. PurpleAir (particulate matter 2.5 – up to 10 units) and Cairsens sensors (nonmethane volatile organic compounds, ozone/nitrogen dioxide, sulfur dioxide – up to 2 units each).
In months, up to 1 year. If project exceeds 1 year, application renewal is required.
Geographic area/neighborhood being monitored
Monitoring Objectives: Please check all that apply.
For descriptions and examples, please see the US EPA Air Sensor Guidebook
Will the monitoring sites have access to WiFi or a cellular hotspot? *
Will the sensors be collocated at existing regulatory monitoring sites prior to deployment (recommended)? *
EPA Air Sensor Collocation Instruction Guide
 
Link to EPA AirData Map - Interactive map of existing air monioring sites in the U.S.
Does your organization or project partners have experience with previous air monitoring projects? *

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Next Steps:
1.After review of your application, EPA will be in touch with any additional questions andapproval/disapproval within 30 days.
2.After the application is approved, your organization contact will need to sign the Property Loan Form beforeyou receive the air sensors for the duration of the project

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EPA Region 3 Contacts

  • Alice Chow, Chief
    Air Quality Analysis Branch
    215-814-2144
    chow.alice@epa.gov
  • Loretta Hyden
    Air Monitoring Specialist
    215-814-2113
    hyden.loretta@epa.gov
  • Meighan Long
    Air Monitoring Specialist
    215-814-2140
    long.meighan@epa.gov

I/We have reviewed the US EPA Air Sensor Guidebook (recommended)? *
EPA Air Sensor Guidebook 
I/We have reviewed the EPA-funded South Coast Air Quality Management District (AQMD) Air Sensor Toolkit and Guidebook (recommended)? *
South Coast Air Quality Management District (AQMD) Air Sensor Toolkit and Guidebook 

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EPA Region 3 recommends reviewing EPA’s air sensor installation and siting guidance and watching South Coast AQMD’s air sensor installation video.
 

I/We have reviewed the attached property agreement form and agree with the terms and conditions (required)? *

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Last updated on April 21, 2025