operable unit/phase 1 - drum removal

Site SpecificQuality ManagementPlan (SSQMP)

Operable Unit/Phase 1- Drum RemovalBlosenski Superfund SiteChester County, PennsylvaniaDACW45-89-C-0084

Department of the ArmyCorps of EngineersOmaha District

1989

OBRIENGGERE

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SITE SPECIFIC QUALITY MANAGEMENT PLAN (SSQMP)

Project Name: Operable Unit/Phase I - Drum RemovalBlosenski Superfund Site

Location: Chester County, Pennsylvania

Applicable Program: USEPA Superfund

Contracting Officer: John Barrett

Office Location: Omaha, Nebraska

QA Laboratory: Missouri River DivisionEnvironmental Division Laboratory(CEMRD-ED-L)

Points of Contact at To Be Determinedthe Design/ConstructionDistrict

Design/Construction To Be DeterminedDistrict

Design Division To Be DeterminedLaboratory (ifnecessary)

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

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SECTION 1 - PROJECT DESCRIPTION 1

SECTION 2 - PROJECT ORGANIZATION AND QMRESPONSIBILITIES 3

SECTION 3 - SAMPLING AND SAMPLE CUSTODYPROCEDURES 8

SECTION 4 - ANALYTICAL METHODS/PROCEDURES 24

SECTION 5 - ANALYTICAL/STATISTICAL CONTROLPARAMETERS 26

SECTION 6 - CALIBRATION PROCEDURES AND FREQUENCY 32

SECTION 7 - PREVENTATIVE MAINTENANCE 34

SECTION 8 - DATA ANALYSIS AND REPORTING 35

SECTION 9 - CONSTRUCTION CONTRACTOR DAILYQUALITY CONTROL REPORTS 36

SECTION 10 - PERFORMANCE AUDITS 38

TABLES

1 Analytical Parameters2 Distribution of Trench Samples

FIGURES

1 Location Map2 Location Plan3 Federal Express Airbill

ATTACHMENTS

1 "Sample Handling Protocol for Low, Medium, and High Concentrationof Samples of Hazardous Waste", USAGE, 10/86

2 USAGE QA/QC Requirements

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SECTION 1 - PROJECT DESCRIPTION

The Blosenski Landfill Site is located on 13.6 acres in West Cain

Township, Chester County, Pennsylvania (Figure 1). It is surrounded

by heavily wooded areas to the north and west, and by agricultural

areas to the east and northwest. Approximately 30 residents live within

a quarter mile radius of the site. Pennsylvania Department of Environ-

mental Resources (DER) estimates indicate that 600 residents live within

3 miles of the site. The closest dwelling to the site is a house trailer

located adjacent to the site on the southern perimeter.

Beginning in the 1950s, the site operated as a landfill by accepting

municipal and industrial wastes. In 1971, the site was purchased by Mr.

Joseph Blosenski, who operated the landfill until the early 1980s.

Wastes were randomly dumped on the surface during the operating

period. Wastes included solvents, waste water treatment sludges,

demolition and construction wastes, undercoating materials, and open

and leaking drums. Numerous citizen complaints of odors, smoke and

airborne debris led to petition and regulatory actions against Mr.

Blosenski. In 1982, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) con-

ducted a Site Inspection and found serious ground water contamination.

The primary contaminants of concern are volatile organic compounds

(VOCs) including benzene, toluene and trichloroethene (TCE), and

inorganics including lead, cadmium, chromium and mercury.

The current contract focuses on the removal of drums and soils in

immediate contact (within 18 inches) with the drums, and transport of

the excavated material to a Resource Conservation and Recovery Act

(RCRA) approved incinerator. These efforts are to be conducted in

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accordance with the EPA Record of Decision

dated September 1986). Removal actions will be directed to six

locations suspected to contain buried drums (Figure 2). These areas

were identified based on the results of test pits installed during the

site Remedial Investigation (conducted by the NUS Corporation and

published in February, 1986) as well as the results of a recent

magnetometer and geophysical survey conducted by O'Brien & Cere

Engineers, Inc. Presently, the actual number of drums that may be

buried at each of these locations and the contaminants contained within

the drums and associated soil are unknown. For this reason, additional

efforts will be directed to drum and soil sampling to determine proper

methods of disposal and transport of the material which meet applicable

Department of Transportation (DOT) and EPA requirements. Runoff

and wastewater generated during the Remedial Investigation and

predesign work are to be disposed of in a similar manner.

SECTION 2 - PROJECT ORGANIZATION AND QM RESPONSIBILITIES

The contract for this work will be administered by The U.S. Army

Corps of Engineers (USAGE), Omaha District. Quality Assurance (QA)

will be performed by the Missouri River Division Environmental Division

Laboratory (CEMRD-ED-L). Quality Management (QM) for this contract

involves the maintenance of field and laboratory practices/checks insur-

ing the scientific reliability, comparability, and legal defensibility of

chemical data. Quality Management during construction will be managed

by the North Atlantic District - Baltimore (NAB).

The Contractor will, at a minimum, provide the following informa-

tion:

(a) A project organization chart and an accompanying discussion

of corresponding Quality Control (QC) responsibilities.

Company project management and QC chains-of-command must

be mutually exclusive. The chart and discussion will also

include any Contractor/subcontractor interactions, such as

that between the Contractor and the contract laboratory.

(b) The qualifications of the assigned QC Officer with overall

responsibility for the design and successful implementation for

the project's Quality Control Plan. The QC Officer will be

independent of project management, reporting directly to a

senior company official. The QC Officer will interface with

the external USAGE QA laboratory (CEMRD-ED-L) and the

contract laboratory in matters of quality control. The QC

Officer must have demonstrated experience with chemical QC

and analyses of toxic/hazardous chemicals. The QC Officer

will provide a resume detailing his/her relevant education

(including continuing education) and years of experience in

the field.

(c) A list of all other Quality Management Personnel, by name,

involved in field sampling activities, and their respective

qualifications (education and experience) related to

handling/sampling toxic and hazardous waste materials.

Resumes for these individuals will be provided to the USAGE

for review. A Field Operations Manager will be included

among the Quality Management Personnel. This individual will

be responsible for day-to-day management of sampling activ-

ities. Other Quality Management Personnel will be identified

who are responsible for collecting samples, including a

sampling coordinator who will be responsible for maintaining

the project field notebook, field sample custody,

chain-of-custody records, and the proper packaging and

shipment of samples.

(d) Identification of the QA laboratory (CEMRD-ED-L), and a

description of its responsibilities. The CEMRD-ED-L rep-

resentative will provide technical staff support to the Con-

tracting Officer (CO) on QM issues and problems. The

CEMRD-ED-L representative is responsible for promptly

notifying the CO and the respective Design/Construction

Division in writing of any significant QM problems; and for

providing technical advice on recommended corrective actions.

CEMRD-ED-L shall promptly notify the CO upon failure to

receive: a) Quality Control Plan/Chemical Quality Control

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Plan; b) request to inspect the contract laboratory before

samples are received; c) the Contractor's analytical results

for QA checks (replicates, splits, field blanks, reference

samples); or d) timely information on significant problems

encountered in QM.

(e) The contract laboratory shall be selected by the Contractor

and approved by the USAGE. In conformance with ER

1110-1-261, the CO and QA Laboratory representatives will

inspect the contract laboratory and prepare an inspection

report. The QA Laboratory will be responsible for prepara-

tion of the contract laboratory inspection report. The Con-

struction Division has approval authority for the contract

laboratory. If the inspection reveals correctable deficiencies,

the Contractor will be requested to rectify them. If neces-

sary, additional inspections at the Contractor's expense may

be required.

The Construction Division will base approval of the

contract laboratory upon review and recommendation of the

QA Laboratory and the Design Division, and consideration of

the QA Laboratory inspection report. The contract laboratory

must be approved before samples are furnished for analysis.

The contract laboratory shall have demonstrated experi-

ence with the EPA Contract Laboratory Program (CLP) and

SW-846 ("Test Methods for Evaluating Solid Wastes") proto-

cols. In describing the qualifications of the contract labo-

ratory, the Contractor will provide information relating to

physical laboratory facilities, instrumentation, participation in

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interlaboratory and performance audits, and familiarity with

EPA CLP and SW-846 protocols. Details of specific instrumen-

tation will include manufacturer, model types, accessories,

calibration, and year of purchase. Should information be

contained in the Contract Laboratory's "Standard Operating

Plan (SOP)", the Contractor may wish to include the SOP as

an attachment to the SSQMP.

Laboratories used for air analyses will either be Ameri-

can Industrial Hygienist Association (A1HA) certified for

appropriate tests (if applicable) or satisfactorily participating

in current National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health

(NIOSH) proficiency tests. Any history of chronic laboratory

contamination will be included in the SSQMP.

(f) Laboratory scientific personnel. Included will be a laboratory

organization chart and a discussion of the responsibilities of

key individuals (supervisors, chemists, technicians, QC

Manager). Resumes listing experience/education (including

continuing education) will be provided. One QC Manager will

be identified by the laboratory QC coordinator. This indi-

vidual will be responsible for overall management of QC

related to the project and interface with the Contactor and

the USAGE external QA laboratory. The minimum requirement

for the QC coordinator and bench chemists will be a Bachelor

of Science (B.S.) degree in chemistry and one (1) year of

appropriate experience in preparations, testing and analysis.

(g) A copy of the letter notifying the Contractor personnel re-

sponsible for QC about exact duties and responsibilities. The

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letter should be signed by a responsible executive/manager of

the company.

(h) The Design Division will approve the Contractor laboratory

prior to the collection of any samples for this project phase.

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SECTION 3 - SAMPLING AND SAMPLE CUSTODY PROCEDURES

The Contractor will provide a detailed description of sampling and

sample custody procedures which includes, at a minimum, the following

elements:

a. Sampling Locations

The Contractor will collect samples from the following: each

intact or partially intact drum containing residue material; soils in

immediate contact (within 18 inches) with the drum(s); and soil

remaining in trenches after the removal of drums and soil in

immediate contact with the drums. Field compatibility testing will

be performed on unmarked drum residues prior to compositing sam-

ples for off-site transport. It should be noted that the exact

sample collection frequency (e.g., the number of drums and soil

samples) is not known at the present time.

Soil Samples: The Contractor will collect soil samples for

analysis of EPA Target Compound List (TCL) volatiles, semivola-

tiles, metals, and pesticides/PCBs (Table 1) using CLP protocols.

The following soil samples will be analyzed for these parameters:

at least one composite sample per roll-off or bulk container holding

soils to be disposed off-site (5 locations within the roil-off or bulk

container equal one composite sample); and grab samples from soil

remaining in trenches after the removal of drums and soil in

immediate contact with the drums (see distribution of trench sam-

ples in Table 2). At least one additional composite sample will be

obtained from each roll-off or bulk container, and analyzed for the

following hazardous waste characteristics: Extraction Procedure

Toxicity (EP TOX), ignitability, corrosivity, reactivity, and total

sulfides according to the procedures outlined in SW-846 (1986). In

addition, any other analytical testing required by the off-site

incineration facility will be performed at this time.

Unmarked Drum Samples: The Contractor will perform a

series of compatibility tests on unmarked drum liquids to determine

their compatibility for compositing purposes. Compatibility testing

will be performed to separate unknown drummed materials into the

following classifications:

organics

organic peroxides

organic chlorides

oxidizers

inorganic acids

inorganic neutrals and bases

inorganic peroxides

The following compatibility tests will be performed:

water solubility

hexane solubility

peroxide test

oxidizer test

pH (inorganic liquids only)

cyanide test (inorganic neutrals and bases only)

sulfide test

organochlorine test

bench scale bulking test

At the discretion of the CO, similar field tests will be con-

ducted for compositing purposes on intact or partially intact drums

which are found to contain only solid residual material. Under

these circumstances, the residual material will be initially mixed

with water (solubility test) prior to performing the remaining

compatibility tests.

Based on the results of the field compatibility tests and the

quantity of material in the drums, 2-5 unmarked drums will be

composited as one sample. One sample will be collected from each

composite drum, and will be analyzed off-site at the Contractor's

laboratory. Each sample will be analyzed for the following hazard-

ous waste characteristics: EP TOX, ignitability, corrosivity, reac-

tivity with cyanides and sulfides, and total sulfides. In addition,

any other analytical testing required by the off-site incineration

facility will be performed at this time.

Marked Drum Samples: The Contractor will collect one sample

from each marked drum. This sample will be submitted to the

Contractor's laboratory for analysis of EPA TCL volatiles,

semi-volatiles, metals, and pesticides/PCBs (see listing in Table 1)

using CLP protocols. Each sample will also be analyzed for the

following hazardous waste characteristics: EP TOX, ignitability,

corrosivity, reactivity with cyanides and sulfides, and total

sulfides. In addition, any other analytical testing required by the

off-site incineration facility will be performed at this time.

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Water Samples: Runoff from the area of waste excavation and

the Contamination Reduction Zone, as well as decontamination

wastewater, will be collected in two on-site storage tanks. Each

time a tank is full, a grab sample shall be collected and analyzed

for the purpose of characterization prior to off-site disposal. The

sample shall be sent to the Contractor's laboratory, and analyzed

for the following parameters: VOCs, semi-volatile organic com-

pounds (BNAs), heavy metals, and polychlorinated biphenyls

(PCBs). The following analytical methods will be used for the

indicated parameters: VOCs - EPA Methods 601 and 602; BNAs -

EPA Method 625; heavy metals (except mercury) - EPA Method

200.7; mercury - EPA Method 245.1; PCBs - EPA Method 608.

b. Sample Handling and Sampling Procedures

Samples will be handled in accordance with the USAGE "Sam-

ple Handling Protocols for Low, Medium and High Concentration

Samples of Hazardous Waste", 3/89. The Contractor will present

in the SSQMP detailed protocols for the collection of representative

samples. Sampling protocols will be based on EPA-recommended

procedures for the collection and handling of environmental sam-

ples. Appropriate source documents for environmental sampling

procedures include: "Methods for the Collection and Analysis of

Water and Waste Water" (EPA 600/4-79- 020); "Sampling and

Sampling Procedures for Hazardous Wastes Sources" (EPA

600/27-80-018), EPA Regional Standard Operating Procedures,

Guideline and Directives; and, "A Compendium of Superfund Field

Operations Methods" (EPA/540/P-87/001 ) . Included in the proto-

cols will be the container and preservative requirements, sample

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collection, and compositing procedures. The protocols should be

prepared to serve as detailed field instruction sheets for field

sampling personnel.

Soil Sampling: It is anticipated that composite soil samples (5

locations equal one sample) will be obtained directly from the

roll-off or bulk containers using a stainless steel scoop or an

equivalent tool. In addition, grab samples will be collected from

soil remaining in trenches, using a stainless steel scoop or an

equivalent tool. At a minimum, the Contractor's sampling protocol

will include the following sequence:

(1) Complete the sample container label (date and time of

sampling, etc.).

(2) Insert the scoop or trowel, and remove the sample creating as

little disturbance of the sample as possible, to prevent the

loss of volatiles (volatile samples only).

(3) Fill and cap the volatile sample container, allowing minimal air

contact with the sample. The sample container should be

completely filled to eliminate headspace. A stainless-steel

bowl will be used for compositing roll-off or bulk container

samples to be analyzed for metals and semivolatiles.

(4) Transfer the sample to the appropriate sample container using

a stainless-steel lab spoon or equivalent.

(5) Cap and label the sample container.

(6) Record sampling information and observations in .. the bound

project notebook.

(7) Transfer sample custody to the sample coordinator.

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(8) Decontaminate sampling equipment as necessary. '

Drum Sampling: Drum sampling will be performed in accor-

dance with the "Characterization of Hazardous Waste Sites - A

Methods Manual: Volume II, Available Sampling Methods",

EPA-600/4-83-040, September 1983. Drum sampling will include the

following sequence:

(1) Formulate a drum identification and numbering system to allow

tracking of samples from individual drums.

(2) Log drum information (e.g, assigned number, location, appar-

ent physical condition, etc.).

(3) Extract liquid drum sample using a peristaltic pump,

glass-tube, Composite Liquid Waste Sampler (COLIWASA), or

other suitable device. For solid material, a stainless steel

scoop or trowel waste pile sampler, sample trier, or other

suitable device should be used to obtain the sample.

(4) Fill and cap the volatile sample container. For liquids, the

container should be filled completely to eliminate air bubbles.

For solids, the sample container should be filled completely to

eliminate headspace.

(5) Record sampling information and observations in the bound

project notebook.


(7) Decontaminate sampling equipment as necessary.

(8) The CO will direct the Contractor in sampling those drums, if

any, which are under pressure (e.g., bulging), according to

accepted EPA guidelines. Detailed procedures for

closed-container sampling can be found in the following docu-

ments: "Drum Handling Practices at Hazardous Waste Sites",

EPA/600/2-86/103, Cincinnati, Ohio, January, 1986, and

"Guidance Document for Cleanup of Surface Tank and Drum

Sites", OSWER Directive 9380.0-3, (NTIS PB- 87-110672), 28

May 1985.

Water Sampling: A grab sample will be collected from the

runoff/decon water storage tank each time the tank is full. At a

minimum, the Contractor's sampling protocol will include the follow-

ing sequence:

(1) Complete the sample container label (e.g., date and time of

sampling).

(2) Obtain a sample using an appropriate device.

(3) Fill and cap the sample container (for VOC samples, the

container should be completely filled to eliminate air bubbles).

(4) Label the sample container.

(5) Record sampling information and observations in the bound

project notebook.


Samples should be immediately placed in a cooler and main-

tained at 4 degrees Celsius.

c. Sample Containers

Sample containers will be obtained from the approved EPA

Superfund supplier (Eagle-Picher of Miami, OK), which are

pre-cleaned to EPA specifications (USEPA CLP Statement of Work,

8/87). The Contractor will provide a list of sampling container

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requirements for each analytical method (see Minimum Requirement

4) and sample media (e.g., liquid and solid). Sample container

specifications will be consistent with USAGE "Sample Handling

Protocols for Low, Medium, and High Concentration Samples, 3/89

(see Appendix 1).

d. Cleaning and Decontamination of Sampling Equipment

The Contractor will prepare a protocol by which sampling

equipment will be decontaminated before each use. The decon-

tamination protocol will include the following steps:

1. Wash equipment thoroughly with a non-phosphate laboratory

detergent and hot water, scrubbing with a brush to remove

surface film and particulates.

2. Rinse with tap water.

{ 3. Rinse thoroughly with deionized water.

4. Rinse equipment with pesticide-grade isopropanol.

5. Rinse with deionized water.

6. Air dry.

7. Wrap in aluminum foil (shiny side out) for transport or stor-

age in the field.

e. Sample Preservation and Holding Times

The Contractor will provide a listing by analytical method

(see Minimum Requirement 4) of required sample containers (type,

size, etc.), preservatives, and holding times. Container and

preservative requirements and holding times will be consistent with

the USAGE "Sample Handling Protocol for Low, Medium and High

Concentration Samples of Hazardous Waste" (10/86).

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f. Documentation in Field Notebook

A bound project field notebook will be maintained by the

designated sampling coordinator to provide daily records of signifi-

cant events, observations, and measurements during field inves-

tigations. The field notebook will also provide a record of all

instrument maintenance and calibration activities. The field note-

book will be kept as a permanent record of all field sampling

activities. All sampling personnel are to use the field notebook.

To avoid contamination of the field notebook, observations and

measurements recorded in areas of contamination may be recorded

in a separately bound and numbered logbook before being trans-

ferred to the project field notebook. In such cases, the original

record must also be maintained, and the delayed entry must be

noted as such in the project field notebook.

At a minimum, sampling entries into the project field notebook

will include the following:

1. Purpose of sampling.

2. Rationale for sampling.

3. Description of sampled materials (e.g., excavated soil in

roll-off container).

4. Date and time of sample collection.

5. Location of sampling point.

6. Description of sampling point.

7. Type of sample taken (e.g., solid or liquid).

8. Suspected composition.

9. Number of samples taken.

10. Sampling methodology.

11. Sample identification number.

12. References such as maps or photographs of the sample lo-

cation or drum.

13. The disposition of all samples materials after excavation.

14. Field measurements.

15. Signature of personnel responsible for observations.

16. Signed record of sample(s) transfer between the field sampler

and the sampling coordinator, including date and time.

17. Sample distribution (laboratories) and method of shipment.

g. Sample Labeling, Packaging and Shipment Requirements

The Contractor will include the following minimum require-

ments for sample labeling, packaging, and shipment: (Note: This

guidance is for low level contaminants only, classified as "Environ-

mental Samples" for shipment purposes. Should it be determined

that the samples are medium or high concentration hazardous

wastes, the Contractor will prepare a protocol which meets EPA

and DOT requirements for the shipment of hazardous materials.

Guidance and information on the proper labeling, packaging and

shipping of Environmental and Hazardous Samples can be found in

"A Compendium of Superfund Field Operations Methods,"

EPA/540/P- 87/001, December, 1987, and the USAGE "Sample

Handling Protocol for Low, Medium, and High Concentration Sam-

ples of Hazardous Wastes" (included as Attachment 1).

1. Samples will be transported to the Contractor's and QA labo-

ratories in waterproof metal or equivalent strength plastic

coolers.

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2. Before placing a sample in its container, the field sampler

write the following information in indelible ink on the contain-

er label:

a. date

b. time of collection

c. site name

d. brief description of contents

e. intended analytes

f. preservation used

Note: Labels which do not float or soak off must be used.

3. Discrete samples will be placed in clear plastic bags and

placed upright in the cooler for transport. The containers will

be segregated such that they cannot touch each other during

sample shipment.

4. On water samples, the volume will be marked with a grease

pencil.

5. Approximately three inches of vermiculite or peanut styrofoam

cushioning material will be placed in the bottom of the cooler.

6. Additional vermiculite or peanut styrofoam packing material

will be placed in the cooler to partially cover the sample

bottles (more than half way). Sufficient ice will then be

placed among and on top of the bottles to cool the samples to

4 degrees Celsius.

7. The cooler will then be filled with cushioning material.

8. The chain-of-custody record will be placed in a . waterproof

plastic bag and secured with masking tape to the inside of

the cooler lid.

9. The cooler drain will be taped shut.

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10. The lid will be secured with strapping tape by wrapping

completely in at least two locations. (Taping should not

obscure any labels place on the cooler).

11. The shipping label will be attached to the top of the cooler.

The label will contain the words "Environmental Samples".

12. "This Side Up" labels will be placed on all four sides of the

cooler. "Fragile" labels will be placed on at least two sides.

13. Numbered and signed custody seals will be affixed on the

right front and back of the cooler. These seals will be

covered with wide, clear tape.

14. Sample coolers will be shipped by overnight common carrier

service (e.g., Federal Express), or driven directly from the

site to the Contract Laboratory. An example of the standard

Federal Express airbill is shown'in Figure 3.

h. Chain-of-Custody Procedures

To document sample possession, the Contractor will maintain a

chain-of-custody (COG) record for each sample. A sample is

under custody if one or more of the following criteria are met:

The sample is in the sampler's possession

It is in the sampler's view after being in his possession

It was in the sampler's possession and then was locked up to

prevent tampering

It is in a designated secure area.

i. Field Custody

The Contractor will provide the names of individuals responsi-

ble for collecting samples in the field. As few people as possible

should handle samples. The contractor will also designate

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- .one sample coordinator. Each field sampler will be personally/-,•

responsible for the care and custody of the samples collected until

the samples are transferred to the sample coordinator. The sample

coordinator will maintain care and custody until the samples are

shipped to the contract or QA laboratory. The sample coordinator

will also be responsible for the proper packaging and shipment of

the samples, as described above (item g).

Transfer of Custody and Shipment

The Contractor will devise a transfer of custody protocol that

will meet or exceed the following minimum specifications: (Note:

It is assumed here that the samples contain low level contaminants

and will be classified as "Environmental Samples" for shipment

purposes. Should it be determined that the samples are high

concentration hazardous wastes, the Contractor will prepare a

protocol meeting EPA and DOT requirements for the shipment of

hazardous materials. Guidance and information on the proper

labeling, packaging and shipping of Environmental and Hazardous

Samples can be found in "A Compendium of Superfund Field Op-

erations Methods". Attachment 1 specifies the USAGE Sample

Handling Protocol for Low, Medium, and High Concentration Sam-

ples of Hazardous Waste".)

Each sample shipment (i.e., each cooler) to the contract or

QA laboratory will be accompanied by a separate COG form (see

Attachment 1) identifying the shipment's contents. The purpose of

the COC record is to document sample transfer from the field

custodian to the contract or QA laboratory. When transferring a

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sample shipment, the individuals relinquishing and receiving the

shipment will sign, date and note the time on the COC forms. The

original form accompanies the shipment; copies are retained by the

sample coordinator.

Samples will be shipped to the contract and QA laboratories

by overnight common courier (e.g., Federal Express). Air bills,

receipts, etc., will be maintained as part of the permanent docu-

mentation of the COC records. The method of shipment, courier

name(s), and other pertinent information (e.g., the laboratory

name) should be entered in the "Remarks" section of the COC

form.

The following procedures will be followed in using the COC

forms:

1. The sample coordinator will fill in all requested information

from the sample labels.

2. The sample coordinator will sign the COC at the "Relinquished

By" box and retain a copy.

3. The person receiving custody will check the information on

the sample labels against the COC form. He/she will also

check the condition of the samples and note anything unusual

in the "Remarks" section of the COC form. However, it is

not necessary that the agent acting for the common courier

sign the COC.

4. The person receiving custody of the sample shipment will sign

the "Received by" box and keep the original of the COC

form.

5. The Date/Time must be the same for both signatures since

custody must be transferred to another person.

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'••-,-'•>6. When custody is transferred to the contract or QA Laboratb- -'

ry, the last "Relinquished By" and Received By" boxes are

signed, and a line will be drawn through all unused signature

boxes.

7. In all cases, it must be evident that the same person who has

received the sample shipment has relinquished it to the next

custodian.

8. If samples are left unattended or a person refuses to sign the

COC, this will be documented and explained on the COC

form.

k. Laboratory Custody

The contract laboratory must have an adequate COC proce-

dure. If the contract laboratory is not in the EPA Contract

Laboratory Program, the Contractor must provide the laboratory's

custody procedures (Part of the Laboratories Standard Operating

Procedures).

At a minimum, the Contractor will specify an individual in the

contract laboratory who is responsible for sample custody. The

designated custodian of laboratory samples will accept custody of

shipped samples and verify that the information on the sample

labels matches that on the COC forms. The custodian will also

inspect the samples for any leakage and check that the sample seal

is intact. As appropriate, the custodian will enter pertinent

information on shipment, pickup, courier, and condition of samples

in the "Remarks" section of the COC forms. Any discrepancies

should be resolved before the sample is assigned for analysis.

The laboratory custodian will then assign a unique laboratory

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CV;::-H-number to each sample, and transfer the samples to the appropn- '

ate analyst or secure them in a restricted access storage area.

Laboratory analysts will be responsible for the care and custody of

samples in their possession.

When sample analyses and necessary quality assurance checks

have been completed, the unused portion of the sample and the

sample containers must be properly disposed. All data sheets and

laboratory records will be retained as part of the permanent docu-

mentation.

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SECTION 4 - ANALYTICAL METHODS/PROCEDURES

Samples of soil and marked drum material will be analyzed for EPA

TCL VOCs, BNAs, metals and pesticides/PCBs. All chemical analyses

will be performed according to CLP and SW-846 methodologies. Parame-

ters to be analyzed, detection and control limits for CLP are listed in

Table 1.

Samples from marked drums and soil samples from roll-off or bulk

containers will also be analyzed for hazardous waste characteristics: EP

TOX, ignitability, corrosivity, flammability, sulphides, cyanides and

phenolics (listed in SW-846 [1986]). Further, any additional testing

required by the RCRA incineration facility will be performed at that

time.

One sample from each unmarked drum containing liquid material will

undergo compatibility testing (see listing of tests in Section 3[a]). In

addition, at the discretion of the CO, one sample from each unmarked

drum containing solid material may also undergo compatibility testing.

Upon completion of compatibility testing, 2-5 drums of liquid or solid

material (liquid material will not be composited with solid material) will

be composited into one drum. One sample will be collected and analyzed

for the hazardous waste characteristics listed above. At that time, any

additional testing required by the RCRA incineration facility will be

performed.

Water samples from the storage tanks containing runoff and decon-

tamination water will be analyzed for the following parameters: VOCs,

BNAs, heavy metals, and PCBs. The following analytical methods will

be used for the indicated parameters: VOCs - EPA Methods 601 and

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602; BNAs - EPA Method 625; heavy metals (except mercury) - EPA '"l!

Method 200.7; mercury - EPA Method 245.1; PCBs - EPA Method 608.

Air quality will be analyzed with real-time and time-weighted

average measurements. The following real-time measurements will be

collected: organic vapors in the breathing zone in the area of exca-

vation and at the site perimeter, using portable photoionization detec-

tors or flame ionization detectors; explosive atmospheres in the area of

excavation using a combination explosimeter/oxygen meter; and inorgan-

ic particulates at the site perimeter using a Miniram or similar device.

The time-weighted samples which will be collected are organic

vapors at the site perimter and in the breathing zone for personnel in

the area of excavation. Samples will be collected with personal air

pumps and charcoal tubes, and will be analyzed by NIOSH Method 1003.

The Contractor will provide the names of chemical quality man-

agement personnel performing each method, and the instrumentation and

equipment to be employed in the analyses.

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SECTION 5 - ANALYTICAL/STATISTICAL CONTROL PARAMETERS

a. Accuracy

Accuracy is a measure of bias in a measurement system.

Sources of bias or error include the sampling process, field con-

tamination, preservation, sample matrix effects, sample preparation

and analytical techniques. Sampling accuracy may be assessed

through the use of field and trip blanks. Analytical accuracy may

be used through the use of known or unknown QC samples and

matrix and surrogate spikes.

Prior to initiation of construction activities, the contract

laboratory will be required to satisfactorily determine the concen-

trations of analytes in a performance audit sample submitted by the

Missouri River Division laboratory. Analytes will include all pri-

ority pollutant list compounds.

Routine assessment of accuracy will be accomplished through

the analysis of matrix spikes/matrix spike duplicates (MS/MSD),

surrogate spikes, as well as trip and field blanks. The recoveries

from spikes must be within the QC limits specified under EPA CLP

Statement of Work (8/87) or "Test Methods of Evaluating Solid

. Wastes" (SW-846, 1986), depending on the analytical methods

employed. The frequency of MS/MSD and surrogate spikes will, at

a minimum, meet the QC requirements of EPA CLP or SW-846,

depending on the analytical method employed.

b. Sensitivity

The Contractor will provide a listing of method detection

limits for priority pollutant compounds, based on QC requirements

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specified in either the EPA CLP Statement of Work (8/87) or "Test

Methods for Evaluating Solid Wastes" (SW-846, 1986).

c. Precision

Precision is a measure of the agreement between a set of

replicate results. Overall precision (sampling plus analytical

precision) will be assessed based on duplicate field samples (exca-

vation/construction area soil and drum samples) and matrix spike

duplicates. Analytical precision will be based on the analysis of

matrix spike/matrix spike duplicates. Regarding overall precision,

duplicates should agree at least qualitatively. For duplicate water

samples, the relative percent difference (RPD) should not exceed

25 percent. For soil duplicates, the RPD should not exceed 50

percent. Should any duplicate show disagreement (as to the

presence of a particular contaminant) between the contract labo-

ratory and the QA laboratory, corrective measures will be taken.

Regarding analytical precision, the RPD between matrix spikes and

matrix spike duplicates must be within the QC limits specified

under "EPA CLP Statement of Work for Organics and Inorganics"

(2/88, 8/87, respectively) or "Test Methods for Evaluating Solid

Wastes" (SW-846), depending on the EPA analytical methodology

employed.

d. Quantity/Frequency of Samples

The number of samples to be collected will depend on what is

encountered during excavation activities. Each intact or partially

intact drum is to be sampled (refer to Section 3). One set of

composite samples will be collected from each roll-off or bulk

container holding soils to be disposed off-site. A total of 58 soil

27 flR000259

samples .will be collected from the soil remaining in the trenches'

after drums and soil in immediate contact with drums (within 18

inches) are excavated. Also, one water sample will be collected

from each full storage tank holding runoff/decon water. Further,

four time-weighted air samples will be collected each week.

The Contractor will collect QC samples, at a minimum, in the

following relative frequencies:

Trip blanks - one per cooler of samples for volatiles analyses.

Field Blanks - 10% of the number of liquids samples collected

each week from marked drums.

Duplicate/Split - 10% of the number of samples collected each

week from soil and marked drums.

USAGE requirements for chemical QA/QC are provided in

Attachment 2.

e. Contractor Internal QC Checks

The Contractor will provide a description of the nature and

frequency of internal QC checks. At a minimum, these QC checks

will consist of the following elements.

Internal QC checks will involve the analysis of trip and field

blanks, field duplicates and splits. Additional QC checks will

include the analysis of surrogate spikes, matrix spikes and matrix

spike duplicates, method and instrument blanks, and the perfor-

mance of standard calibration according to QC requirements spec-

ified in the EPA "CLP Statement of Work" or "Test Methods for

Evaluating Solid Wastes" (SW- 846). The Contractor will explicitly

itemize the QC requirements (e.g., frequency of MS/MSD) stipulat-

ed by the EPA analytical methods to be employed.

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Should internal laboratory QC results fall outside the EPA

specified QC limits, or should duplicates show disagreement on the

presence of a particular contaminant, corrective measures will be

taken. The Contractor will provide a description of potential

corrective actions to be implemented by the QC manager. These

options may include renewal of standards, recalibration, instrumen-

tation checks, resampling, recheck of instrument and method

blanks, accepting data with known levels of uncertainty, and

discarding the data. If a problem cannot be resolved, the QC

manager will consult with the QA laboratory. The Contractor will

provide to the USAGE the chain of communication and events

leading to the implementation of corrective action, and will provide

a list of corrective action options that will be considered.

f. External QA Samples

External QA samples will be taken at the same frequency as

the internal field QC samples, as specified above (Quantity Fre-

quency of Samples), for submittal to the USAGE Missouri River

Division Laboratory (CEMRD-ED-L). The contract laboratory will

promptly report analytical results for internal field QC samples to

the CO, and forward the results to the CEMRD-ED-L for compari-

son with the CEMRD-ED-L's results. Serious discrepancies be-

tween the two sets of data will be reported by CEMRD-ED-L to the

USAGE.

g. Representative Samples

The Contractor will describe the supportive rationale that

samples are representative of the matrix being analyzed or the site

location. The supportive rationale will include the use of

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EPA-recommended procedures for the collection and handling of

environmental samples. Appropriate source documents for environ-

mental sampling procedures include: "Methods for the Collection

and Analysis of Water and Waste Water"(EPA 600/4-79-020);

"Sampling and Sampling Procedures for Hazardous Wastes Sources

(EPA 600/27-80-018), EPA Regional Standard Operating Proce-

dures, Guideline and Directives"; and, "Compendium of Superfund

Field Operations Methods" (EPA/540/P-87/001).

The objective of sampling in the excavation area is to identify

the contaminants present in the drums and soil in immediate con-

tact with the drums. Composite soil samples will be collected from

each roll-off or bulk container holding soil to be disposed off-site.

Grab samples will be collected from the soil remaining in the

trenches following excavation of drums and soil in immediate con-

tact with the drums. The number of sampling locations is dis-

tributed among the six areas of excavation, based on surface area.

No more than one sample will be collected in each trench. The

exact sampling locations will be randomly selected by the CO. In

addition, drummed materials and runoff/decon water will be

sampled in a manner which meets the objective of acquiring rep-

resentative samples.

In addition to identifying the nature of contamination, the

objective of sampling efforts will be to determine the material's and

soil's hazardous waste characteristics for subsequent transport to a

RCRA-approved incinerator. A representative indication of con-

tamination will, therefore, be obtained by analyzing one composite

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soil sample from each roll-off or bulk container, and one sample

from each excavated drum containing solid or liquid materials.

The USAGE CO will specify the number and locations of

individual samples from each of the excavated areas to meet dis-

posal requirements.

h. Data comparability

To ensure data comparability, analytical results must be re-

ported in consistent units. Concentrations of soil/solid drum

residue will be reported in units of ug/kg (ppb) dry weight.

Liquid samples will be reported in ug/L (ppb).

i. Performance and Audit Samples

An initial performance audit sample will be provided by the

Division Laboratory as a requirement for validation of the contract

laboratory, prior to initiation of excavation and removal activities.

One or more additional performance audit samples may be sent to

the contract laboratory if the quality of data is in question during

excavation and removal activities.

SECTION 6 - CALIBRATION PROCEDURES AND FREQUENCY

a. Each analytical instrument will be calibrated in a manner and

frequency consistent with the requirements for CLP routine .analytical

services (RAS) specified in the USEPA CLP Statements of Work for

Inorganics Analysis and Organics Analysis (7/87 and 2/88, respectively)

or with requirements specified in "Test Methods for Evaluating Solid

Wastes" (SW-846). EPA-CLP control limits and analytes are presented

in Table 1.

b. Field Instrument (HNu PI-101)

The HNu PI-101 is a portable, non-specific vapor/gas detector

employing the principle of photoionization to detect a variety of

chemical compounds. During excavation activities, the HNu (or

equivalent instrument) will be used to detect volatile contaminants

in the excavation areas and at the site perimeter.

The HNu PI-101 photoionization detector will be operated,

maintained, and calibrated in accordance with the manufacturer's

recommendations and instructions by one or two individuals trained

in the proper use of the HNu meter. (Training courses may be

given by the manufacturer, other commercial entities, or the EPA).

The Contractor will provide, as an exhibit to the USAGE, a de-

tailed and specific calibration and operation instruction sheet which

will accompany the PID in the field. Calibration procedures and

frequency will be in accordance with guidelines presented in "A

Compendium of Superfund Field Operations Methods"

(EPA/540/P-87/001). Documentation of instrument use, including

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dates of use, instrument identification number, maintenance and

calibration functions, and instrument readings will be maintained in

the project field notebook.

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SECTION 7 - PREVENTATIVE MAINTENANCE

a. Laboratory Maintenance

The Contractor will provide a copy of the Standard Operating

Procedures employed by the contract laboratory. Included in the

SOP will be a general description of preventative maintenance

activities and schedules for all analytical instruments and equip-

ment. The contract laboratory will be required to document all

maintenance activities by detailed entries into appropriate log

books.

b. Field Maintenance

The Contractor will provide detailed field sheets for routine

operation and maintenance of each field instrument which will

accompany the equipment in the field. At a minimum, a field sheet

will be prepared for the HNu PI-101 photoionization detector. The

Contractor will follow the manufacturer's recommendations and

instructions for the general operation of the HNu meter. The

schedule of maintenance and calibration activities for the HNu will,

at a minimum, be according to that outlined in "A Compendium of

Superfund field Operations Methods". All maintenance activities

will be documented in the project field notebook.

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SECTION 8 - DATA ANALYSIS AND REPORTING

The Contractor will describe the following for each analytical

method and major measurement parameter:

a. The data analysis scheme (including units and equations) required

to calculate concentrations or the value of the measured parameter.

b. The principle criteria used to assure data integrity during col-

lection and reporting.

c. Plans for treating outliers.

d. Description of the data management systems including, but not

limited to, the collection of raw data, data storage, and data

quality assurance documentation.

e. Identification of raw data, data storage, and data quality control

and quality assurance documentation.

f. Identification of individuals to be involved in the reporting se-

quence. The contract laboratory will utilize the reporting format

and provide the quality control documentation described in "Test

Methods for Evaluating Solid Wastes" (SW-846).

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SR000267

SECTION 9. CONSTRUCTION CONTRACTOR DAILY

QUALITY CONTROL REPORTS

a. Construction Contractor Daily Quality Control Reports will be

prepared by the Contractor and submitted to the CO. Each report

will contain, at a minimum, the following: 1) location of work; 2)

weather conditions; 3) work performed; 4) specific inspections

performed and results; 5) QA/QC problems encountered; 6) cor-

rective actions, if any; 7) verbal or written instructions from

government personnel for re-analysis or re-sampling of materials;

8) types of measurement and analyses performed, samples collect-

ed, personnel involved, and the results of measurements and

analyses; 9) general remarks; 10) instrument maintenance and

calibration procedures; and, 11) Contractors certification.

b. Corrective Action Reports

The USAGE Omaha District will be notified by phone within 24

hours if any corrective action is determined to be necessary. All

corrective actions will be documented in a written report and sent

to the USAGE Omaha District. The report will describe in detail

the reason for corrective action, the nature of the corrective

action and the expected result. All relevant QA/QC will b^ provid-

ed for review, as indicated in ER 1110-1-263.

c. Summary Report

At the conclusion of excavation and construction activities,

the Contractor will submit a report to the USAGE outlining the QC

practices employed by the Contractor. The report will briefly

describe all quality control problems encountered, and all

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corrective actions taken during construction activities. The report

will contain a consolidation and summary of the Construction Con-

tractor Daily Quality Control Reports, all quality control documen-

tation generated by the Contract Laboratory, and a consolidation

of all chemical data.

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SECTION 10 - PERFORMANCE AUDITS

The Contractor will submit samples to the external QA laboratory.

These samples will include duplicate samples as well as trip and field

blanks.

The QA lab will submit a performance audit sample to the contract

lab as part of the laboratory validation procedure. As identified by the

USAGE and contract QA/QC managers, additional performance audit

samples may be submitted to the contract lab by the QA lab to resolve

problems in the quality of data. Pre-cleaned containers available from

the EPA through the Missouri River Division Laboratory will be used for

performance audit samples.

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Tables

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Table 1. Page 1 of 15ANALYTICAL METHODS AND DATA QUALITY REQUIREMENTS

HSl TCL VOLATILES - MATRIX: AQUEOUS

QUANTITATIONCHEMICAL COMPOUND* LIMIT + AUDIT FREQUENCY CONTROL LIMITS

chlororoethane 10 SEE BELOW** SEE BELOW** SEE BELOW**bromomethane 10 " " "vinyl chloride 10 " " * "chloroethane 10 " " "methylene chloride 5 " " "acetone 10 " " "carbon disulfide 5 " " "1,1-dichloroethene 5 " " "1,1-di chloroethane 5 " " »1,2-dichloroethene 5 » " »chloroform 5 " " "1,2-dichloroethane 5 " » "2-butanone 10 " " »1,1,1-trichloroethane 5 » » "carbon tetrachloride 5 " " "vinyl acetate 10 " " "bromodichloromethane 5 " " "1,2-dichloropropane 5 " " "c-1,3-dichloropropene 5trichloroethene 5dibromochloromethane 51, 1,2-trichloroethane 5benzene 5t-1,3-dichloropropene 5bronwform 54-nethyl-2-pentanone 102-hexanone 10tetrachloroethene 5toluene 51,1,2,2-tetrachloroethane 5ch I orobenzene 5ethyl benzene 5styrene 5xylenes (total) 5

+ Specific quantisation limits are highly matrix dependent. The quantisation limits listedhere are provided for guidance and may not always be achievable.

* U.S.EPA Contract Laboratory Program Statement of Work For Organics Analysis Multi-mediaMulti-concentration. 10/86. Revised: 1/87, 2/87, 7/87, 2/88. IFB-W802035 01, IFB W802036 01,IFB W802081 D1.

**Frequency tables are on the following page.

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HSL TCL VOLAT1LES - MATRIX: AQUEOUS

AUDITSurrogate Spike

MS/MSD

CalibrationContinuing

Method Blank

MS Tuning

CalibrationVerification

FREQUENCYAll samples and blank (includ-ing MS/MSD).

1 per case or 1 in 20 ofsimilar concentration/matrix.

Each 12 hours

1 in 20-provided by samplingcrew

Every 12 hours.

Once

CONTROL LIMITSRecovery limits within those of Table 4.2, Exhibit E

Recovery limits within those of Table 5.2, Exhibit E

Minimum RF 0.300; must be less than 25% difference for anycheck compound. Table 2.2, also E-15 to E-17, Sections2.6 - 2.7.Less than 5 times CRQL for methylene chloride, acetone,toluene, and 2-butanoneLess than CRQL for all other TCL compounds

BFB key ions and abundance criteria must be met forall 9 ions. Table 1.1, Exhibit E

Five concentrations - linear range volatiles 20 -200 mg/L. See Part 2, E-12 to E-15, Sections 2 - 2.5.

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CLP TCL VOLATILES - MATRIX: SOLIDS

QUANT I TAT I ONCHEMICAL COMPOUND* LIMIT + AUDIT FREQUENCY CONTROL LIMITS

chloromethane 10 SEE BELOW** SEE BELOW** SEE BELOW**bromomethane 10 " " "vinyl chloride 10 " " "chloroethane 10 " " "methylene chloride 5 " " "acetone 10 " '• "carbon disulfide 5 " » "1,1-dichloroethene 5 » " "1,1-dichloroethane 5 " " »1,2-dichloroethene 5 " " "chloroform 5 " " "1,2-dichloroethane 5 » " "2-butanone 10 " " "1,1,1-trichloroethane 5 " " "carbon tetrachloride 5 " " »vinyl acetate 10 " " "bromodichloromethane 5 " " "1,2-dichloropropane 5 " " "c-1,3-dichloropropene 5 " " "trichloroethene 5 " " "dibromochloromethane 5 " » "1,1,2-trichloroethane 5 " " "benzene 5 » " "t-1,3-dichloropropene 5 " " "bromoform 5 " " "4-methyl-2-pentanone 10 " " "2-hexanone 10 " " "tetrachloroethene 5 " " "toluene 5 " " "1,1,2,2-tetrachloroethane 5 " " "chlorobenzene 5 " " "ethyl benzene 5 " " "styrene 5 " " "xylenes (total) 5 " " "

+ Specific quant i tat ion limits are highly matrix dependent. The quantisation limits listedhere are provided for guidance and may not always be achievable.

Medium Soil/Sediment Contract Required Quantitation Limits (CRQL) for VolatileCompounds are 125 times the individual Low Soil/Sediment CRQL. Quantitat ion limits listedfor soil/sediment are based on wet weight. The quantitation limits calculated by thelaboratory for soil/sediment, calculated on dry weight basis as required by the contract,will be higher.

* U.S.EPA Contract Laboratory Program Statement of Work For Organics Analysis Multi-mediaMulti-concentration. 10/86. Revised! 1/87, 2/87, 7/87, 2/88. IFB-W802035 01, IFB WS02036 01,IFB W802081 D1.

**Frequency table is on the following page.

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CLP TCL VOLATILES - MATRIX: SOLIDS


MS/MSD


Method Blank

MS Tuning




Each 12 hours

1 in 20-provided by samplingcrew

Every 12 hours.

Once



Minimum RF 0.300; must be less than 25% difference for anycheck compound. Table 2.2, also E-15 to E-17, Sections2.6 - 2.7.Less than 5 times CRQL for methylene chloride, acetone,toluene, and 2-butanoneLess than CRQL for all other TCL compounds

BFB key ions and abundance criteria must be met forall 9 ions. Table 1.1, Exhibit E

Five concentrations - linear range volatiles 20 -200 mg/L. See Part 2, E-12 to E-15, Sections 2 - 2.5.

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CLP TCL SEMI-VOLATILES - MATRIX: AQUEOUS


phenol 10 SEE BELOW SEE BELOW SEE BELOWbis(2-chloroethyl) ether 10 « " »2-chlorophenol 10 " " "1,3-dichlorobenzene 10 " " "1,4-dichlorobenzene 10 " " "benzyl alcohol 10 " " "1,2-dichlorobenzene 10 " " "2-methylphenol 10 " " "bis(2-chloroisopropyl) ether 10 " " "4 -methyl phenol 10 " » "N-nitroso-di-n-propylamine 10 " " "hexachloroethane 10 " " "nitrobenzene 10 " " "isophorone 10 " " "2-nitrophenol 10 " " "2,4-dimethylphenol 10 " " »benzoic acid 50 " » "bis(2-chloroethoxy)methane 10 " " "2,4-dichlorophenol 10 " " "1,2,4-trichlorobenzene 10 " " "naphthalene 10 " " "4-chloroaniline 10 " " "hexachlorobutadiene 10 " " "4-chloro-3-methylphenol 10 " " »2-methylnaphtalene 10 " " "hexachlorocyclopentadiene 10 " " "2,4,6-trichlorophenol 10 " " "2,4,5-trichlorophenol 50 " " »2-chloronaphthalene 10 " " »2-nitroaniline 50 " " "dimethyl phthalate 10 " " "acenaphthylene 10 " " "2,6-dinitrotoluene 10 " " "3-nitroaniline 50 " " "acenaphthene 10 " " "2,4-dinitrophenol 50 " " »4-nitrophenol 50 " " "dibenzofuran 10 " " "2,4-dinitrotoluene 10 " " "di ethyl phthalate 10 " " "4-chlorophenyl phenyl ether 10 " « "fluorene 10 » " "4-nitroaniline 50 " " "4,6-dinitro-2-methylphenol 50 » " "N-nitrosodiphenylamine 104-bromophenyl phenyl ether 10hexachlorobenzene 10pentachlorophenol 50phenanthrene 10anthracene 10di-n-butylphthalate 10fluoranthene 10pyrene 10

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CLP TCL SEMI-VOLATILES - MATRIX: AQUEOUS

QUANTITAT IONCHEMICAL COMPOUND* LIMIT + AUDIT FREQUENCY CONTROL LIMITS

butyl benzyl phthalate 10 SEE BELOW SEE BELOW SEE BELOW3,3'-dichlorobenzidine 20 " " "benzo(a)anthracene 10 " " "chrysene 10 " " "bis(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate 10 '< " "di-n-octyl phthalate 10 " " "benzo(b)fluoranthene 10 " " "benzo(k)fluoranthene 10 " " "benzo(a)pyrene 10 '• " "indeno(1,2,3-c,d)pyrene 10 » » "dibenzo(a,h)anthracene 10 " " "benzo(g,h,i)perylene 10 » » "

+ Specific quantisation limits are highly matrix dependent. The quantitat ion limits listedhere are provided for guidance and may not always be achievable.

* U.S.EPA Contract Laboratory Program Statement of Work For Organics Analysis Multi-mediaMulti-concentration. 10/86. Revised: 1/87, 2/87, 7/87, 2/88. IFB W802035 D1, IFB W802036 D1,IFB W802081 D1.WA87-K238.


MS/MSD


MethodBlank

MS Tuning




Each 12 hours

1 per extraction group

Each 12 hours.

Once



Minimum RF 0.05; must be less than 25% difference for anycheck compound. Table 2.3, also #-32 to E-35, Sections2.6 - 2.7

Less than 5 times CRQL of the phthalate esters.Less than CRQL for all other TCL compounds.

DFTPP key ions & abundance criteria must be met for all 13 ionsTable 1.2, Exhibit E.

Five concentrations - linear range 20 - 160 ng.Four concentrations • nine compounds (See Section 2.1.1.)50 - 160 ng/L.See Part 2, E-30 to E-32, Sections 2 - 2.5.

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CLP TCL SEMI-VOLATILES - MATRIX: SOLIDS


phenol 330 SEE BELOW SEE BELOW SEE BELOWbis(2-chloroethyl) ether 330 » » "2-chlorophenol 330 » " "1,3-dichlorobenzene 330 " » »1,4-dichlorobenzene 330 " " "benzyl alcohol 330 " » »1,2-dichlorobenzene 330 » » «2-methylphenol 330 " " '•bis(2-chloroisopropyl)ether 330 " " "4-methylphenol 330 " " «N-nitroso-di-n-propylamine 330 " " "hexachloroethane 330 " " "nitrobenzene 330 " " "isophorone 330 " " "2-nitrophenol 330 » " "2,4-dimethylphenol 330 " " "benzoic acid 600 " " "bis(2-chloroethoxy)methane 330 " " "2,4-dichlorophenol 330 " " "1,2,4-trichlorobenzene 330 " " "naphthalene 330 " " "4-chloroaniline 330 " " "hexachlorobutadiene 330 " " "4-chloro-3-methylphenol 330 " " "2-methylnaphtalene 330 " " "hexachlorocyclopentadiene 330 " " "2,4,6-trichlorophenol 330 " " "2,4,5-trichlorophenol 600 " " "2-chloronaphthalene 330 " « "2-nitroaniline 600 " " "dimethyl phthalate 330 " " "acenaphthylene 330 " " "2,6-dinitrotoluene 330 " " "3-nitroaniline 600 " " "acenaphthene 330 " " "2,4-dinitrophenol 600 " " "4-nitrophenol 600 " " "dibenzofuran 330 « » »2,4-dinitrotoluene 330 " " "diethyl phthalate 330 '• " "4-chlorophenyl phenyl ether 330 " " "fluorene 330 '4-nitroaniline 6004,6-dinitro-2-methylphenol 600N-nitrosodiphenylamine 3304-bromophenyl phenyl ether 330h exach I orobenzene 330pentachlorophenol 600 " " "phenanthrene 330 " " "anthracene 330 " " "di-n-butylphthalate 330 » " "fluoranthene 330 " " "pyrene 330 " " "

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CLP TCL SEMI-VOLATILES - MATRIX: SOLIDS

QUANTI TAT IONCHEMICAL COMPOUND* LIMIT + AUDIT FREQUENCY CONTROL LIMITS

butyl benzyl phthalate 330 SEE BELOW SEE BELOW SEE BELOW3,3'-dichlorobenzidine 660 " "benzo(a)anthracene 330 " "chrysene 330 " "bis(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate 330 » "di-n-octyl phthalate 330 " "benzo(b)fluoranthene 330 " "benzo(k)fluoranthene 330 " "benzo(a)pyrene 330 " "indeno(1,2,3-c,d)pyrene 330 " " "dibenzo(a,h)anthracene 330 " " "benzo(g,h,i)perylene 330 " " "

+ Specific quantisation limits are highly matrix dependent. The quantisation limits listedhere are provided for guidance and may not always be achievable.

* U.S.EPA Contract Laboratory Program Statement of Work For Organics Analysis Multi-mediaMulti-concentration. 10/86. Revised: 1/87, 2/87, 7/87, 2/88. IFB W812135D1, U80203601,IFB W802036 D1.

**Medium Soil/Sediment Contract required Quantitation Limits (CRQL) for Semi-volatileCompounds are 60 times the individual Low SoiI/Sediment CRQL.

Quantitation limits listed for soil/sediment are based on wet weight. The quantisationlimits calculated by the laboratory for soil/sediment, calculated on dry weight basis asrequired by the contract, will be higher.


MS/MSD


MethodBlank

MS Tuning


FREQUENCYAll samples and blank (includ-ing MS/MSO).


Each 12 hours

1 per extraction group

Each 12 hours.

Once



Minimum RF 0.05; must be less than 25% difference for anycheck compound. Table 2.3, also #-32 to E-35, Sections2.6 - 2.7

Less than 5 times CRQL of the phthalate esters.Less than CRQL for all other TCL compounds.

DFTPP key ions & abundance criteria must be met for all 13 ionsTable 1.2, Exhibit E.

Five concentrations - linear range 20 - 160 ng.Four concentrations - nine compounds (See Section 2.1.1.)50 - 160 ng/L.See Part 2, E-30 to E-32, Sections 2 - 2.5.

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CLP METALS - MATRIX: AQUEOUS


M9/Laluminum 200 SEE BELOW SEE BELOW SEE BELOWantimony 60 " " "arsenic 10 " " "barium 200 " » "beryllium 5 " " "cadmium 5 " " "calcium 5000 " " "chromium 10 " " "cobalt 50 " " "copper 25 " " "iron 100 " » "lead 3 n n »magnesium 5000 " " "manganese 15 " " "mercury 0.2 " " "nickel 40 " » "potassium 5000 " " "selenium 5 " " »silver 10 " "sodium 5000 " " "thallium 10 " " "vanadium 50 » " "zinc 20 " " "cyanide 10 " " '•

* U.S.EPA Contract Laboratory Program Statement of Work For Inorganics Analysis Multi-mediaMulti-concentration. SOW NO. 788. DP00205R1, D900206R1, D900207R1.

+ Subject to the Restrictions specified in the first page of Part 6, Section IV of ExhibitD (Alternate Methods - Catastrophic Failure) any analytical method specified in SOW ExhibitD may be utilized as long as the documented instrument or method detection limits meet theContract Required Detection Limit (CRDL) requirements. Higher detection limits may only beused in the following circumstances:

If the sample concentration exceeds 5 times the detection limit of the instrument ormethod in use, the value may be reported even though the instrument or method detectionlimit may not equal the Contract Required Detection Limit. This is illustrated in theexample below:

For lead:Method in use * ICPInstrument Detection Limit (IDL) = 40Sample concentration * 220Contract Required Detection Limit (CRDL) => 5

The value of 220 may be reported even though instrument detection limit is greater thanCRDL. The instrument or method detection limit must be documented as described in Exhibit E.

The CRDL are the instrument detection limits obtained in pure water that must be met usingthe procedure in Exhibit E. The detection limits for samples may be considerably higherdepending on the sample matrix.

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CLP METALS - MATRIX: AQUEOUS

AUDITCalibrationVerification

CalibrationBlank

PreparationBlank

Spiked SampleAnalysis

DuplicateSample Analysis

Lab ControlSample(aqueous)

FREQUENCYCalibrated daily and each timeinstrument is set up; verify atat a frequency of 10% or every2 hr, whichever is greater.

During calibration at a fre-quency of 10% during run andat end of run.

1 per batch of samples digestedor 1 in 20 whichever is greater

1 per group of similar concen-tration and matrix, 1 per caseof samples, or 1 in 20, which-ever is greater.

Same as spiked sample analysis.

1 for each procedure for eachcase of samples received; 1 in20 or 1 per batch digested,whichever is greater.

CONTROL LIMITSWithin ±10% of true value for all except tin and mercury(±20% of true value).

No more than CRDL.

No more than CRDL.

Within ±25% recovery unless SSR exceeds SR by a factorof 4 or more

±20% RPD for values 5X CRDL or more tCRDL for samplesless than 5X CRDL

Within 80-120% recovery

Dissolved Metals: Those constituents (metals) which will pass through a 0.45fi membrane filter.

Field Filtration Protocol;An aliquot of sample will be passed through a 0.45ft membrane filter by one of the following methods:1) Plastic syringe equipped with a filter holder (Swimex Filter Holder).2) Hand vacuum pump and a 500 ml side arm, glass filtration flask.3) Bench top (electric) filtration system.

•Standards and samples will be matrix-matched to the concentration of the mineral acid.

•Calibration curves, continuing calibration and corrective measures records will be documented.

•One medium range internal synthetic standard will be analyzed to verify calibration and will bewithin ±10% of true value

•Furnace work will require duplicate analysis of each sample to verify recovery of spiked material. If. recoveries are within ±10%, methods of addition will not be required. If outside this criterion, methods ofstandard addition will be required.

•For chromium analysis, a nitrous oxide flame will be used.

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CLP METALS - MATRIX: SOLIDS


mg/kgaluminum 40. SEE BELOW SEE BELOW SEE BELOWantimony 12. » " "arsenic 2. " " "barium 40. " " '«beryllium 1.0 " " "cadmium 1. " " »calcium 1000. " " "chromium 2. " " "cobalt 10. " » »copper 5. " » "iron 20. " " »lead 0.6 " " »magnesium 1000. " " "manganese 3. " " "mercury 0.1 " " »nickel 8. " " »potassium 1000. " " "selenium 1. " " "silver 2. "sodium 1000. "thallium 2. "vanadium 10. "zinc 4. »cyanide 1. "

* U.S.EPA Contract Laboratory Program Statement of Work For Inorganics Analysis Multi-mediaMulti-concentration. SOW NO. 788. D900205R1, D900206R1, D900207R2.

**Subject to the Restrictions specified in the first page of Part G, Section IV of Exhibit D(Alternate Methods - Catastrophic Failure) any analytical method specified in SOW Exhibit Dmay be utilized as long as the documented instrument or method detection limits meet theContract Required Detection Limit (CRDL) requirements. Higher detection limits may only beused in the following circumstances:

If the sample concentration exceeds 5 times the detection limit of the instrument ormethod in use, the value may be reported even though the instrument or method detectionlimit may not equal the Contract Required Detection Limit. This is illustrated in theexample below:

For lead:Method in use * ICPInstrument Detection Limit (IDL) * 40Sample concentration = 220Contract Required Detection Limit (CROL) = 5

The value of 220 may be reported even though instrument detection limit is greater thanCRDL. The instrument or method detection limit must be documented as described in Exhibit E.

The CROL are the instrument detection limits obtained in pure water that must be met usingthe procedure in Exhibit E. The detection limits for samples may be considerably higherdepending on the sample matrix.

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CLP METALS - MATRIX: SOLIDS

AUDITCalibrationVerification

CalibrationBlank

PreparationBlank

Spiked SampleAnalysis

DuplicateSample Analysis

Lab ControlSample(soils)

FREQUENCYCalibrated daily and each timeinstrument is set up; verify atat a frequency of 10% or every2 hr, whichever is greater.

During calibration at a fre-quency of 10% during run andat end of run.

1 per batch of samples digestedor 1 in 20 whichever is greater

1 per group of similar concen-tration and matrix, 1 per caseof samples, or 1 in 20, which-ever is greater.

Same as spiked sample analysis.

Once a month for each of theprocedures (applied) to solidsample analysis.

CONTROL LIMITSWithin ±10% of true value for all except tin and mercury(±20% of true value).

No more than CRDL.

No more than CRDL.

Within ±25% recovery unless SSR exceeds SR by a factorof 4 or more

±20% RPD for values 5X CRDL or more ±CRDL for samplesless than 5X CRDL

Within recovery of ±35% or within established controllimits

•Standards and samples will be matrix-matched to the concentration of the mineral acid.

•Calibration curves, continuing calibration and corrective measures records will be documented.

•One medium range internal synthetic standard will be analyzed to verify calibration and will bewithin ±10% of true value

•Furnace work will require duplicate analysis of each sample to verify recovery of spiked material. Ifrecoveries are within ±10%, methods of addition will not be required. If outside this criterion, methods ofstandard addition will be required.

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CLP TCL PESTICIDES/PCBS - MATRIX: AQUEOUS

QUANTITATIONCHEMICAL COMPOUND METHOD LIMIT AUDIT FREQUENCY CONTROL LIMITS

(CLP) ppb+a-BHC WA 87-K* 0.05 SEE BELOW SEE BELOW SEE BELOW0-BHC WA 87-K* 0.05 " " "5-BHC WA 87-K* 0.05 " " "r-BHC (lindane) WA 87-K* 0.05 » " "heptachlor WA 87-K* 0.05 '• " »aldrin WA 87-K* 0.05 » " "heptachlor epoxide WA 87-K* 0.05 " "endosulfan I WA 87-K* 0.05 " "dieldrin WA 87-K* 0.10 » »4,4'-DDE WA 87-K* 0.10 " "endrin WA 87-K* 0.1 " «endosulfan II WA 87-K* 0.1 » "4,4'-ODD WA 87-K* 0.10 » "endosulfan sulfate WA 87-K* 0.1 " "4,4'-DDT WA 87-K* 0.10 » "methoxychlor WA 87-K* 0.5 " "endrin ketone WA 87-K* 0.1 » "ot-ehlordane WA 87-K* 0.5 " »T-chtordane WA 87-K* 0.5 » "toxaphene WA 87-K* 1.0 " "Aroclor 1016 WA 87-K* 0.5 " "Aroclor 1221 WA 87-K* 0.5 " '<Aroclor 1232 WA 87-K* 0.5 " »Aroclor 1242 WA 87-K* 0.5 » »Aroclor 1248 WA 87-K* 0.5 " "Aroclor 1254 WA 87-K* 1.0 " "Aroclor 1260 WA 87-K* 1.0 " "

+ Specific quantisation limits are highly matrix dependent. The quantisation limits listed hereare provided for guidance and may not always be achievable.

* U.S.EPA Contract Laboratory Program Statement of Work For Organics Analysis Multi-mediaMulti-concentration. 10/86. Revised: 1/87, 2/87, 7/87. IFB-WA-87K236, IFB WA-87K237,IFB WA-87K238.

AUDITRetentionTime Windows

EvaluationMixturesA,B, & C

ColumnBreakthrough

Standard Mix

ConfirmationAnalysis

Reagent Blank

Surrogate Spike

MS/MSD

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FREQUENCYOnce per 24 hours

Once per 72 hours.

Once per 72 hours.

Once per 72 hours then inter-mittently throughout analysis

Once per 72 hours.

1 per case or 5% of sampleshipment.

All samples and blank (includ-ing MS/MSO).


CONTROL LIMITS4,4'-DDT must have retention time greater than or equal to 12minutes on packed column, less than 2% shift on packed and .3%for capillary column.

X RSO for aldrin, endrin, and heptachlor epoxide must beless than or equal to 10%.

Must not exceed 20% - if greater remedial action is required.

Calculated factors must not exceed 15% difference for the quan-titation run nor 20% difference for confirmation run during 12-hr period. Deviation greater than or equal to 15% requiresreanalysis.

Separation should be greater than or equal to 25% resolutionbetween peaks.

Less than 5x CRDL for solvents, less than CRDL for all others.

Recovery limits within those of Table 4.2, Exhibit EWA 87-J001 (10/86).

Must fall within limits of Table 5.2, Exhibit EWA 87-J001 (10/86).


CLP TCL PESTICIDES/PC8S+ - MATRIX: SOLIDS

QUANTITATIONCHEMICAL COMPOUND METHOD LIMIT AUDIT FREQUENCY CONTROL LIMITS

(CLP) ppb**a-BHC WA 87-K* 8.0 SEE BELOW++ SEE BELOW** SEE BELOW++0-BHC WA 87-K* 8.0 " '5-BHC WA 87-K* 8.0 "T-BHC (lindane) WA 87-K* 8.0 "heptachlor WA 87-K* 8.0 "aldrin WA 87-K* 8.0 "heptachlor epoxide WA 87-K* 8.0 "endosulfan I WA 87-K* 8.0 »dieldrin WA 87-K* 16.0 »4,4'-ODE WA 87-K* 16.0 "endrin WA 87-K* 16.0 »endosulfan II WA 87-K* 16.0 »4,4'-ODD WA 87-K* 16.0 »endosulfan sulfate WA 87-K* 16.0 "4,4'-DOT WA 87-K* 16.0 »methoxychlor WA 87-K* 80.0 "endrin ketone WA 87-K* 16.0 "a-chlordane WA 87-K* 80.0 »T-chlordane WA 87-K* 80.0 »toxaphene WA 87-K* 160.0 "Aroclor 1016 WA 87-K* 80.0 »Aroclor 1221 WA 87-K* 80.0 »Aroclor 1232 WA 87-K* 80.0 »Aroclor 1242 WA 87-K* 80.0 "Aroclor 1248 WA 87-K* 80.0 »Aroclor 1254 WA 87-K* 160.0 "Aroclor 1260 WA 87-K* 160.0 " " "

+ Specific quantitation limits are highly matrix dependent. The quantisation limits listed hereare provided for guidance and may not always be achievable.

++See next page.

* U.S.EPA Contract Laboratory Program Statement of Work For Organics Analysis Multi-mediaMulti-concentration. 10/86. Revised: 1/87, 2/87, 7/87. IFB-WA-87K236, IFB WA-87K237,IFB WA-87K238.

**Mediun Soil/Sediment Contract Required Quantitation Limits (CRQL) for Pesticide/PCB TCLcompounds are 15 tinws the individual Low Soil/Sediment CRQL.Quantitation limits listed for soiI/sediment are based on wet weight. The quantitation limitscalculated by the laboratory for soil/sediment, calculated on dry weight basis as requiredby the contract, will be higher.

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CLP TCL PESTICIDES/PCBS+ - MATRIX: SOLIDS

AUDITRetentionTime Windows

EvaluationMixturesA,B, & C

ColumnBreakdown

Standard Mix

ConfirmationAnalysis

Reagent Blank

Surrogate Spike

MS/MSD

FREQUENCYOnce per 24 hours

Once per 72 hours.

Initially after approx. 18 hrand every 10 samples thereafter

Initially, then alternatestandard mixes A and B every10 samples.

After every positive result oninitial column

1 per case or 5% of samplesh i pment.

All samples and blank (includ-ing MS/MSD).


CONTROL LIMITS4,4"-DOT must have retention time greater than or equal to 12minutes on packed column, less than 2% shift on packed and .3%for capillary column.

% RSD for aldrin, endrin, and heptachlor epoxide must beless than or equal to 10%.

Must not exceed 20% - if greater remedial action is required.

Calculated factors must not exceed 15% difference for the quan-titation run nor 20% difference for confirmation run during 12-hr period. Deviation greater than or equal to 15% requiresreanalysis.

Separation should be greater than or equal to 25% resolutionbetween peaks.

Less than 5x CRDL for solvents, less than CRDL for all others.

Recovery limits within those of Table 4.2, Exhibit EWA 87-J001 (10/86).

Must fall within limits of Table 5.2, Exhibit EWA 87-J001 (10/86).

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Attachments

38000292 OBRIENGGERE

ATTACHMENT 1

AR000293

SAMPLE HANDLING PROTOCOLFOR

LOW, MEDIUM AND HIGH CONCENTRATION SAMPLESOF

HAZARDOUS WASTE

E.1 Purpose. This protocol provides guidance on sample volumes,containers, packing, and shipping for low, medium, and high concen-tration environmental samples taken for chemical analysis.

E.2 Applicability. The guidance in this appendix applies to all samplestaken by USAGE for HTW chemical analysis. The requirements areconsistent with those of the Environmental Protection Agency and allstandard chemical methods generally used are included.

E.3 Low Concentration Samples. Low level samples are considered tobe those collected off-site, around the perimeter of a waste site, or inareas where hazards are thought to be significantly reduced by normalenvironmental processes.

A. Waters

1. Organics

a. Bottle and Preservative Requirements

Four 1-liter amber glass bottles, (Teflon-linedcaps), iced to 4° C (may not be held at siteover 24 hours). Remember: Leave someheadspace.

Two 40 ML glass VGA vials (with Teflonsepta), iced to 4°C (may not be held at siteover 24 hours). Fill completely. All airbubbles should be excluded.

The samples above are needed when Method8240 is used to analyze for volatile (orpurgeable) organics, when Methods 8250 or8270 are used to analyze for Acid/Base Neutral(A/B/N) extractable organics, and whenMethod 8080 is used to analyze for pesticidesand PCBs. Two of the 1-L bottles are neededfor 8250/8270 and two for 8080.

Oil and Crease, Total Organic Carbon (TOC)or TRPTTT For each analyte, two 1-liter glassbottle Tteflon-lined cap), H_SOU or Sm 1:1HCI (to pH 2), and 4° C. L H

ARQOG291*

b. Paperwork/ Labels

Chain of Custody Record. See attached exam-ple. It is important to note that only one sitemay be listed per form even if the sites havethe same project number. Top original goeswith the samples; a copy should be saved forthe sampler's files.

Receipt for Samples. See attached example.This form complies with the requirements thatthe owner, operator, or agent-in-charge islegally entitled to: (1) a receipt describingthe samples obtained from the site and; (2) aportion of each sample equal in weight orvolume to the portion retained, if requested.The original form is retained for the ProjectCoordinator and a copy is given to the owner,operator, or agent-in-charge.

Sample Labels. See attached example. Youmust label the sample with a date, time ofcollection, site name, and brief description ona label that will not float/soak off - no mask-ing tape, please. Use only indelible ink on alllabels. Numbered sample labels should beused on a\± samples.

c. Packaging and Shipping

Waterproof metal (or equivalent strengthplastic) ice chests or coolers only.

After filling out the pertinent information onthe sample label and tag, put the sample inthe bottle or vial and screw on the lid. Forbottles other than VOA vials, secure the lidwith strapping tape. (Tape on VOA vials maycause contamination.) Then, secure the stringfrom the numbered approved tag around thelid.

Mark volume level on bottle with grease pencil.

Place about 3 inches of inert cushioning mate-rial such as vermiculite in the bottom of thecooler.

Enclose the bottles in clear plastic bagsthrough which sample tags and labels arevisible, and seal the bag. Place bottles up-right in the cooler in such a way that they donot touch and will not touch during shipment.

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Put in additional inert packing material topartially cover sample bottles (more thanhalfway). Place bags of ice around, among,and on top of the sample bottles.

Fill cooler with cushioning material.

Put paperwork (chain of custody record) in awaterproof plastic bag and tape it with mask-ing tape to the inside lid of the cooler.

Tape the drain shut.

Shut lid by taping. Wrap the cooler complete-ly with strapping tape at a minimum of twolocations. Do not cover any labels.

Attach completed shipping label to top of thecooler.

Put "This Side Up" labels on all four sides and"Fragile" labels on at least two sides.

Affix numbered and signed custody seals onfront right and back left of cooler. Coverseals with side, clear tape.

Remember that each cooler cannot exceed the weight limit set by theshipper.

2. Inorganics

a. Bottle and Preservative Requirements

Metals. One 1-liter high density polyethylenebottle (Teflon-lined cap), adjust to pH 2 with1:1 HN03 (usually 3 mL).

Cyanides. One 1-liter high densitypolyethlene bottles (Teflon-lined cap), adjustto pH 12 with NaOH (usually 2 mL of 10NNaOH or 4 pellets), and 4°C.

Sulfide. One 1-liter high density polyethylenebottle (Teflon-lined cap), 4 mL 2.0 N zincacetate and adjust pH 9 with NaOH, and 4°C.

Fluoride. One 1-liter high densitypolyethylene bottle (Teflon-lined cap), nopreservative, and 4°C.

pH. No preservative. Must be measuredimmediately in field. Do not ship.

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Ammonia, Total Nitrogen, Organic Nitrogen,Nitrate/Nitrite. For each analyte, one 1-literhigh density polyethylene bottle (Teflon-linedcap), adjust to pH 2 with H SO (usually 4mL 1:1 HS0), and 4°C. L 4

b. Paperwork/ Labels

Inorganic Paperwork is the same as describedfor organics (see I.A.1.B. above) and in-cludes the Chain of Custody Record, Receiptfor Samples, and Labels/Sample Tags. Seeprevious examples and explanations.

c. Packaging and Shipment

Follow packaging and shipping requirementslisted for organics (see Section 1.A.1.C.above). "Fragile" labels are optional forcoolers not containing glass bottles. In caseswhere ice is not required (metals), fill coolerwith only packing material. Once again,remember that the cooler must not exceed theshipper's weight limits.

B. Soils/Sediments (Organics and Inorganics)

1. Bottle Requirements

Two 8-ounce glass wide mouth jars at least 3/4 full(Teflon-lined caps), iced to 4°C - one jar fororganics (non-VOA) and one jar for inorganics.For analysis of volatiles in soil, 2-40 mL VOA vials(with Teflon septa or Teflon lined caps), 2-120 mLwide mouth glass vials or 2-8 oz. wide mouth jars(with Teflon lined caps) are used. These shouldbe completely filled and iced to 4°C.

2. Paperwork/ Labels

Follow paperwork requirements listed for watersamples in Section 1.A.1.b. above. See attachedexamples of forms.

3. Packaging and Shipping

Follow packaging and shipping requirements inSection 1.A.1.C. above. Be sure that the shippingcooler does not exceed the shipper's weight limits.

E.4 Medium Concentration Samples. Medium level samples are mostoften those collected on-site, in areas of moderate dilution by normalenvironmental processes.

AROOP297

Water/Liquids (Organics and Inorganics)

Note: Samples are not known to contain highly toxic com-pounds.

1. Bottle and Preservative Requirements

Four 3_2_-ounce wide mouth glass jars (Teflon-linedcaps), no preservatives, and iced to 4°C for A/B/Nextractable organics and PCB/Pest (two jars foreach method). Remember: leave some headspace.

Two 40 mL glass VOA vials (Teflon septa), iced to4°C. Fill completely. No headspace.

Two 18-ounce wide mouth glass jars nearly-full(Teflon-lined caps) one for metals and one forcyanides. (Preserve as for low level 1.2.a.)


See previous examples. Follow paperwork require-ments in 1.A.1.b. for low concentration samples.


Secure sample jar lids with strapping tape or evi-dence tape. At the same time secure' string fromUSEPA numbered tag around lid.

Mark volume level of bottle with grease pencil.

Position jar in Ziploc bag so that tags may be read.

Place about 1/2 inch of cushioning material in thebottom of metal can.

Place jar in can and fill remaining volume of canwith cushioning material.

Close the can using three clips to secure lid.

Write sample number on can lid. Indicate "ThisSide Up" by drawing an arrow and place "FlammableLiquid N.O.S." label on can. Personnel who shipsamples must be sure to comply with DOT shippingregulations and not knowingly over classify asample prior to shipment. If the person shipping asample knows that the sample is not a "FlammableLiquid" (i.e., a water phase sample or a soil sam-ple), he should not classify it as "Flammable Liq-uid."

Place about 1 inch of packing material in bottom ofcooler.

Place cans in cooler and fill remaining volume ofcooler with packing material. Add ice bags ifrequired.

Put paperwork in plastic bags and tape with mask-ing tape to inside lid of cooler.

Tape drain shut.

After acceptance by shipper, tape cooler completelyaround with strapping tape at two locations.Secure lid by taping. Do not cover any labels.

Place lab address on top of cooler.

Note: Write "Flammable Liquid N.O.S." on side of cooler if thisis not marked on the margin of your DOT label.

For all medium and high concentration shipments,complete shipper's hazardous material certificationform.

Put "This Side Up" labels on all four sides,"Flammable Liquid N.O.S." and "Danger-Peligro" onall sides.

Note: "Danger-Peligro" labels should be used only when netquantity of samples in cooler exceeds 1 quart (32ounces) for liquids or 25 pounds for solids. In otherwords, for our purposes "Danger-Peligro" labels willnever be used for Flammable Solids N.O.S.

Affix numbered custody seals on front right andback left of cooler. Cover seals with wide, cleartape.

B. Soils/Sediments/Solids (Organics and Inorganics)

1. Bottles and Preservatives

For analysis of volatiles, 2-40 mL VOA vials (withTeflon septa or Teflon lined caps), 2-12-mL VOAvials, or 2-8 oz wide mouth jars 9with Teflon linedcaps) are used. These should be completely filledand iced to 4°C.

Two 8-ounce wide mouth glass jars, 3/4 full(Teflon-lined caps), no preservatives, one jar fororganics (non-VOA) and one jar for inorganics(metals and cyanide) or

Four 4-ounce wide mouth glass jars each 3/4 full(Teflon-lined caps), no preservative; two jars fororganics (non VOA) and two jars for inorganics.

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See previous examples. Follow paperwork require-ments listed in Section 1.A.1.b. for low concen-tration samples.


Follow packaging and shipping requirements listedin Section 11.A.3 for medium concentration wa-ter/liquids above substituting "Flammable LiquidN.O.S." with "Flammable Solid N.O.S."

E.5 High Concentration Samples (Hazardous; Determined Not to beD.O.T. - Defined Poison A). High concentration samples include thosefrom drums, surface impoundments, direct discharges, and chemicalspills, where there is little or no evidence of environmental dilution.High concentration (or high hazard) samples are suspected to containgreater than 15% concentration of any individual chemical substitute.

A. Liquids (Organics and Inorganics)


One 8-ounce wide mouth glass jar filled 1/2 to 3/4full (Teflon-lined cap). No preservative.


a. See previous examples. Follow paperwork require-ments listed in Section I.A.I.b. above.

b. Shipper may require special forms to be completedbefore shipment of high hazard concentration sam-ples.


Follow packaging and shipping requirements listedin Section 11.A.3. above for medium concentrationwater/liquids.

B. Soils/Sediments/Solids (Organics and Inorganics)


One 8-ounce wide mouth glass jar filled 1/2 to 3/4full (Teflon-lined cap). No preservative.


See attached examples. Follow paperwork require-ments in Section I.A.I.b. above.

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Follow packaging and shipping requirements listedin Section 11.A.3. for medium concentration wa-ter/liquids, substituting "Flammable Liquid N.O.S."with "Flammable Solid N.O.S." .;

TABLE 1

ppm = mg/L or ug/mL or mg/kg

ppb = ug/L or ug/kg or ng/g

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SAMPLE CONTAINERS, PRESERVATIVES, AND HOLDING TIMES

Low Concentration Samples

Maximum HoldingTimes:

1 1 3 4Matrix Parameter Container Preservation Extraction Analysis

Water volatiles 2 x 40 mL2 Ice to 4°C — 14 d

Water B/N/A 2 x 1 L5'8 Ice to 4°C 7 d 40 d

Water PCBs/ 2x1 L5'8 Ice to 4°C 7 d 40 dPesticides Amber G

Water Metals6 1 x 1 L P HN03 to PH 2 ~ 6 m°6

Water TRPH 2 x 1 L G Ice to 4°C -- 28 d

Water Commoj? 1 x 1 L7 G Ice to 4°C — 28 d7anions

Water Explosives 2 x 1 L G Ice to 4°C -- 7 d

Water Cyanide 1 x 1 L P NaOH to pH 12 — 28 dIce to 4°C

Soils/ B/N/A, PCBs 1 x 8 oz G Ice to 4°C 7 d 40 dSediments Pesticides

Soils/ Metals/ 1 x 8 oz G Ice to 4°C — 6 mo6Sediments Cyanide (Cyanide & TRPH) (TRPH:

28 d)

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SAMPLE CONTAINERS, PRESERVATIVES, AND HOLDING TIMES

Medium Concentration Samples1 2 3Matrix Parameter Container Preservation

Water/Liquid Volatiles 2 x 40 mL G, Ice to 4°C 8Septa Vial

Water/Liquid B/N/A5 2 x 32 oz wide Ice to 4°C 8mouth jars, G

Water/Liquids PCBs5 2 x 32 oz wide Ice to 4°C 8Pesticides mouth jars, G

Water/Liquid Metals 1 16 oz wide HN03 to PH 2mouth jar, G

Water/Liquid Cyanide 1 x 16 oz wide Ice to 4°Cmouth jar, G

Soils Volatiles 2 x 4 ml G2 x 120 mL G,or 2-9 oz G

Soils B/N/A, PCBs 1 x 8 oz widePesticides mouth jar, G

Soils Metals, Cyanide 1 x 8 oz wide Ice to 4°CTRPH mouth jar, G (Cyanide & TRPH)

High Concentration Samples

Matrix Parameter Container Preservation

Liquid All organic 1 x 8 oz wide —and organic mouth jar, Ganalyses

B/N/A = Base/Neutral/Acid extractables; TRPH = Total RecoverablePetroleum Hydrocarbons

All containers must have Teflon-lined seals (Teflon-lined septa for VOAvials). G = Glass; P = High density

Samples preservation will be done in the field immediately upon samplecollection.

When only one holding time is given, it implies total holding' time fromsampling until analysis.

Three bottles are required on at least 5-10% (but at least one) sampleso that laboratory can perform all method QC checks for SW-846 meth-od. '. ' •

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Total Recoverable Metals for water samples. Holding time for Hg is- 28days in glass and 13 days in plastic containers; for CR (VI) is 24hours.

C1~, Br~, N03~, NO ~ PO 3', SO 2~ 1 L for each method;orthophosphate_ requijes filtration. Holding time for extraction is 48

~ ~hours for N02, N03, and PO^ ) .

Samples with residential chlorine present will be dechlorinated withsodium thiosulfate as specified in SW-846 (third edition).

Holding times for medium concentration samples are the same as thosespecified for low concentration samples.

ATTACHMENT 2

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US ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS

REQUIREMENTS FOR CHEMICAL QA/QC

1. Normally, for every 10 samples or for every sample set (whichever

results in a higher number of QA/QC samples) sent to the lab for

analysis, one field blank and one split or duplicate sample shall

also be sent for internal QC purposes. The same frequency is

required for external QA. A field blank may be any one of the

following, depending on the type of sample collected:

a. A trip blank is organic-free deionized water accompanying the

sample containers sent into the field from the lab. This trip

blank is to be used when samples are collected for volatile

organic analysis and is to be included in all shipments con-

taining samples which are to be analyzed for volatile organic

compounds.

b. A rinsate blank is the collected rinse water from the final

rinses of the sampling equipment. These final rinses are to

be accomplished with organic-free deionized water. This

blank is to be used in conjunction with semi-volatile analysis

as well as for volatile organic analysis. For general inorganic

analysis, a rinsate blank, preserved in the same manner as

the inorganic samples, is to be used. In some instances, an

ultra-pure organic solvent may be more appropriate as the

final rinse.

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c. Soil blanks may be used in instances where there is reason-

able assurance that it is free of the analytes of concern. Soil

blanks are generally not recommended.

2. The additional definitions below are to be understood during

preparation of any QA/QC plan.

a. A split is a subsample of the original sample. The amount of

subsample taken will be determined by the number of splits to

be taken, usually such that all subsamples and the original

sample will contain an equal amount of material, except for

where the sample contains volatiles, when a compositing step

shall be described for soils. The sample should be homoge-

neous before splitting. Soil QA samples should be splits.

b. A duplicate is a separate sample collected at the same location

as the original sample. QA/QC samples to be analyzed for

volatiles must be duplicates.

c. A background soil sample is a sample of soil taken at an

uncontaminated location near the site. This sample is

required unless the contamination is so pervasive that there

is no reasonable chance of obtaining appropriate "background"

samples.

d. A set if a group of samples which have nearly identical

matrices, identical preservation requirements, and identical

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collection methods, and have been collected under identical

conditions (such as the same day, same sampling crew, same

weather conditions, etc.). Any significant change in any of

the above parameters shall define a new set. When it is not

obvious as to whether or not a particular change is "signifi-

cant", the QA lab should be consulted.

e. A matrix may be considered as the composition of the material

containing the analyte, the interactions of which cause the

analytical result to show the concentration to be other than

the actual concentration. Examples of different matrices are

soil, sediment, sludge, surface water, leachate water, ground

water, drinking water, seawater, and air. In defining a

matrix, consideration must be given to the intended use of

the data, the analytical method to be used and the associated

detection limits and likely interferences. The QA laboratory

should be consulted in defining a matrix and deciding if

groups of samples can be combined to form a set.

3. The following may serve as an example of the 10% frequency of

blanks, duplicates, and splits. Eight samples are collected on the

same day in the field consisting of the same matrix and are to be

submitted for analysis for semi-volatiles. One of these samples is

split, giving a total of nine samples. A field blank (rinsate blank)

is added to this collection giving a new total of 10 samples which

will be sent to the contract lab (Wilson). In addition, another

field blank and another split (not necessarily a split of the sample

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that was split previously) will be sent to the external QA lab

Missouri River Division (MRD). The end result is 12 samples

.which satisfy Corps QA/QC requirements.

4. The following may serve as an example of one duplicate or split

and one blank collected per set. If the eight samples identified

above were collected on different days, those samples would con-

stitute two ore more sets, the number being equal to the number

of days used to collect them. If period, there would be two

blanks and two splits for each day (one blank and split for ex-

ternal QA and one blank and split for internal QC) giving a total

of 12 QA/QC samples as opposed to four such samples used in the

paragraph above.

A field set may not necessarily be the same as a lab batch.

If all eight samples are collected on the same day consisting of the

same matrix and using the same analytical procedure, the require-

ments are met for one field set. However, if these samples are

not analyzed without an overnight break for other significant dis-

continuity), these samples constitute more than one batch. For

the lab, this means the field blank should be reanalyzed in addi-

tion to following other standard QC practices. Unless a resampling

effort is indicated, however, no further QA/QC samples are

required from the field.

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