United States         Office of         Publication 9240.1 -18
          Environmental Protection     Solid Waste and      ln^f0/l^94/D8S
          Agency           Emergency Response    PB95-963524
                                  December 1994

          Superfund
vvEPA     USEPA CONTRACT
           LABORATORY PROGRAM

           VOLATILE ORGANICS
           ANALYSIS OF AMBIENT
           AIR IN CANISTERS

           VCAAO 1.0

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                                          9240.1-18

                                          PB95-963524

                                          EPA540/R-94/085
USEPA CONTRACT LABORATORY/PROG!
        VOLATILE ORGANICS
              U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
              Region 5, Library (PL- 12J)
              77 West Jackson Boulevard, 12lh
              Chicago, 1L  60504-3590

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                         VOLATILE ORGANICS ANALYSIS OF
                           AMBIENT AIR IN CANISTERS
                               TABLE OF CONTENTS
                                                                      Page No.
PREFACE
EXHIBIT A  SUMMARY OF REQUIREMENTS FOR VOA OF AMBIENT AIR IN CANISTERS \ /A.-1

EXHIBIT B  REPORTING AND DELIVERABLES REQUIREMENTS   . .  ./V	B-l

EXHIBIT C  TARGET COMPOUND LIST	/./..././	C-l

EXHIBIT D  ANALYTICAL METHOD FOR THE DET
           COLLECTED IN SUMMA® CANISTERS AND ANALYZED Jft GC/MS   	   D-l

EXHIBIT E  QUALITY ASSURANCE/QUALITY CONTROL REQUIREMENTS:>^	E-l

EXHIBIT F  EVIDENTARY REQUIREMENTS / rT-r—~__	\/	F-l
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EXHIBIT G  GLOSSARY OF TERMS   .  .  A. .\. T^T—r~_  .  ... 77.	G-l

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                                              PREFACE
K
                The purpose of this contract is to provide the U.S.
          Protection Agency (EPA) with chemical analytical service
          procedures, and an analysis structure which will genera
          documented quality.   This document was developed with
          Toxics Workgroup to ensure that the needs of regional
          pollution programs are addressed.
                                                           Environmental
                                                              ility control
                                                            ita of known and
                                                                   of the Air
                                                              and local air
                                                              with the handling and
                                                             responsibility to take all
      The samples to be analyzed are of ambient
or in the vicinity of known or suspected hazardoi
potentially hazardous organic in significant cortcei
should be aware of the potential hazards associate'
analyses of these samples.  It is the Contractor V
necessary measures and precautions to ensure/ther health /and/safety of its
employees.  The Contractor is responsible for Providing a /safe working
environment and making its employees aware/of xjie  potentjtel hazards of working
with and analyzing these samples.

      Procedures specified herein shall be used  ihxthe ^isejaration of
canisters and analysis of air samples in canisters fdi^the px^sence and
quantitation of certain volatile organic compounds.  TheXJontr^ctor shall
employ safe handling procedures and/genSrally__accepted laboratory practices  in
the performance of contract require"men£sand shaTr~^oilow__the quality
assurance and quality control (QA/Q&) p\ogrinr-S¥»ecified herein.
                The data obtained under this com
          the existence and extent of risk posed
          the public, to individuals involved in Sup\rfi:
          environment.  The data may be-«sed in civil
          requires the strictest adherence tc
          control, and quality assuran?€~Tnepce<
                                          ha*
                                    chain-of-<
»e used by EPA to determine
   waste disposal sites to
site cleanups, and to the
  criminal litigation which
 iy protocol, document
          December, 1991
          Revision VCAA01.0
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                                   EXHIBIT
                            SUMMARY OF REQUIREMENTS
December, 1991

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SECTION 1

SECTION 2

      2.1
      2.2

      2.3
      3.1
      3.2
      3.3
      3.4
      3.5
                                   EXHIBIT A

                         SUMMARY OF REQUIREMENTS FOR
            VOLATILE ORGANICS ANALYSIS OF AMBIENT AIR It
GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS
Receive and Prepare Ambient Air S«
Analyze Samples for the Identifipat}
Quantitation of Specific Parame^
Perform Required Quality Assur
Quality Control Procedures
SECTION 3   DETAILED TECHNICAL AND MANAGEMENT REQl
Personnel 	
Facilities  	
Instrumentation .  .  .
Data Handling and Packa
Laboratory Management
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Exhibit A
                       VGA of Ambient Air  in Canisters
                                   SECTION 1

                             GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
1.1   The Contractor shall employ procedures specific,
preparation and analysis of the ambient air samples
quantitation of the organic compounds listed in  Exl
                                       pntract  in the
                                             and
1.2   The Contractor shall use proven techniques/to
organic parameters presented in the Target Compound7 List  (TCL) as specif
Exhibit C.  The Contractor shall perform  sampLe preparation and analysis
procedures as prescribed in Exhibit D, and me^t ^pecifieds^mple preservation
and holding time requirements.
1.3   For all samples analyzed under  this
adhere to the QA/QC protocols specified  in
evidentiary protocols specified in Exhibit F.
                                                    in
                                 ontractor  shall
                                 abide by the
1.4   Following sample analysis, the Contractor  shall ^erform^data reduction
and shall report analytical activitLes^^sample data, and quality control
documentation as designated in Exhibit B.EXhikiJLBcontains^ll reporting
and deliverables requirements for Chis'^vceatcact,  incluotlitg-cppies of the data
reporting forms and form instruction^ guide.

1.5   To ensure proper understanding of\the\laAguage in this contract, Exhibit
G contains a glossary of terms.  When a tferm is /Used in the text without
explanation, the glossary meaning shall be^appl4cable.  Glossary definitions
do not replace or take prec.etlence^Qyer specific  information included in the
document text.
1.6   The samples to b
hazardous waste sites
materials at high co
potential hazards a;
It is the Contractor
the health and safety
responsibility to follow
and federal regu

1.7   In a
maintaining
be used to
welfare.
litigati
Superfunc?
 /may contain,
fration
 ted
analyzed by tne Corffcr^actofc/are from known or suspected
                          ganic and/or inorganic
                    ^Contractor should be aware of the
            e handling and analysis of these samples.
           ty to take all necessary measures to ensure
  ^s employees.  It is also the Contractor's
                      procedures according to state
       r must^Ve aware of  the  importance of
        data  generated under this contract, as  it may
         garding public health and environmental
          ed  under  this contract may be used  in
          onsible parties  in the enforcement  of
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Exhibit A
                                         VGA of Ambient Air in Canisters
                                   SECTION 2

                             SPECIFIC  REQUIREMENTS


      For each sample, the Contractor shall perform/£he//fo'li§wingx£asks:

2.1   TASK I:          RECEIVE AMBIENT  AIR SAMPLES .Hi BANISTERS

      2.1.1   The Contractor  shall receive and^anidle  samples under
      chain-of-custody and document control procedures described in Exhibit F.
      2.1.2   The Contractor shall provide
      and instrumentation for analyses of
      than the quantitation limits specif
      provides the Contractor with an appro
      that shall be used.
      2.1.3   The Contractor shall  analyze  samples
      times specified in Exhibit D.-gven if these times
      maximum data submission timexallowea~irH—this contract.
                                                      lytical  expertise
                                                     equal to or lower
                                                      In Exhibit D, EPA
                                                   analytical procedures
                                                         maximum holding
                                                           than the
      2.1.4   The Contractor  is advlsed\that~~Eh& samples received under this
      contract are usually from knownNor suspecyted/hazarStous waste sites and
      may contain high levels of organifc materials of a potentially hazardous
      nature and of unknown structure anckconeentration, and should be handled
      throughout the preparation and analykis with appropriate caution.  The
      Contractor shall be rfrgpotts^ble for ari neteessary measures and
      precautions to ensure the hea\th and safetv\)f laboratory employees.
2.2   TASK II:
2.2.1   For e
perform the a:
accompanies the s
specific analytical

2.2.2
used.
of ambient air sampl
volatile/organics for
programs to facilitate the
                                              IFICATION AND QUANTITATION
                                                tractor shall be required to
                                     in Exhibit D.  The documentation-that
                                   the Contractor facility shall indicate
                                    ts for that sample or set of samples.

                                         llytical  procedures  that shall  be
                                         Ions and references  for the analysis
                                 raining low-to-medium  concentrations of
                                  kanalysis.  GC/MS may use automated computer
                                   lentification of organic compounds.
                   samples  must/initially be run undiluted.   When an analyte
      concenfc^tion^-exceeds tne calibrated  or linear range,  appropriate
      dilution <>ut nofcxbelo^ the contract  required quantitation limit  (CRQL))
      and reanalysis-v$f «fe/sample is required,  as specified in  Exhibit D.
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Exhibit A
                                               VGA of Ambient Air in Canisters
      2.2.4    For  the  purpose  of  this  contract,  a full  sam
      defined as analysis for all of the TCL constituents
      Exhibit C in accordance with the methods in Exhibit/D
      related QA/QC as specified in Exhibit D and Exhib
      Control Samples  (LCS) analyses shall be consider
      sample analysis.  All other QA/QC requirements
      inherent part of this contract and are include,
      unit price.                          ^-.
                                                        analysis  is
                                                        cified in
                                                          performance of
                                                        Laboratory
                                                     iej>arate full
                                                         jred an
                                                                sample
      2.2.5    The volatile compounds  analyzed by/GC
      initially identified shall be verified by/an Analyst competent
      interpretation of mass spectra by comparison'of the suspect mass  spectra
      to the mass spectrum of a standard of tile suspected' compound.  This
      procedure requires the use of multiple/intternal standards.  Two criteria
      must be satisfied to verify the identafidations:
            2.2.5.1  Elution of the sample
            retention time as the standard compt
                                              'at/the same GC relative
                                          lent.
            2.2.5.2  Correspondence of the sample compi
            component mass spectra.
                      lent
                                                          standard
2.2.6   For each sample analj
spectral library searches of
determine tentative compound
           Contractoi
       arget
samp
         Lcati0ns/as fol
                                                              conduct mass
                                                            'e components  to
                                                           >ws:
            2.2.6.1  For each volatile ofXanics
            conduct a search to determine
            organic compound«^oT^greatest
            standards and/fiot listeo\in Exhibi\ C.
                                           .nalysis, the Contractor shall
                                          ssible identity of up to 10
                                            ation which are not internal
            2.2.6.2  In/pectorming ^sea'rches'xthe
            National I/stirute of £tan4acds anti
            mass speccra/ library/
                                                recent release of the
                                           schnology (NIST)/EPA/MSDC
            NOTE:  S
            nearest
            fashion.
      be
                itance^SsWith/responses of less than 10 percent of the
              internal starboard are not required to be searched in this
         comparison of sample spectra with
librarysearches will the mass spectral
list assign a tentative identification.  If
 jneet the identification criteria, it shall
    The mass spectral specialist should give
  on of the unknown compound, if possible
    unknown hydrocarbon, unknown acid type,
 impound).  If probable molecular weights can
y also should be included.
               itional
                   unknown
               nowri
                  tingu
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Exhibit A
                          VOA of Ambient Air in Canisters
2.3   TASK III:
PERFORM REQUIRED QUALITY ASSURANCE
PROCEDURES
          DUALITY CONTROL
      2.3.1   All  specific QA/QC procedures prescribe/d in^sExhibits D and E
      shall be strictly adhered  to by the Contractor/  Recorb^documenting the
      use of the protocol  shall  be maintained  in  ac/ordanc^e^witiNt^ie  document
      control procedures prescribed in Exhibit F, ^and/shall  Dtexrepor^ed in
      accordance with Exhibit B  requirements.
                           4IST
      2.3.2   The  Contractor shall establish
      QA/QC procedures including the daily  or/(as/ require
      of standard reference  solutions  from
      traceable thereto, where available  a
      standard solutions designed  to ensu:
      equipment and procedures, from sam;
      quantitation, produce  reliable data)^1
      QA/QC requirements.
                       ttfat
se on a continuing bai
       d) more  frequent  use
         ondary  standards
        .centrations  (i.e. ,
        parameters of
       .gh identification and
      and E  provide specific
      2.3.3   Additional QA/QC shall be required quarterly "or more
      frequently, i.e., with each Casepr  Sample  DeliveryxGroup"  (SDG),  in the
      form of Laboratory  Control S6mples~~ttes^and^Performance Evaluation (PE)
      samples for volatile organios  srijaigted toEPK"~fe*~Cpntractor analysis,
      and in the form of  verification of^ inst?OmenjL_P_araine}zers,  as  described
      in Exhibit E.

            2.3.3.1  EPA  has provided toVthe^Contractor  formats  for the
            reporting of  data  (Exhibit  B)\  The Contractor shall be
            responsible forXoffipieting  and Returning analysis data  sheets in
            the format specified m. this contract\and within the time
            specified iff  thX^Cohtjraqt gerformange/pelivery Schedule.
            2.3.3.2  tfse/of  for
            deemed as ndncomplic
            in the yspecrified fc
            will
            is oJUier thaiwthose designated by EPA will be
           "it. / Sucn^data/are unacceptable.  Resubmission
               at no additional cost to the Government
            2.3.3.3  Computer  geiife
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Exhibit A
                                   VOA of Ambient Air  in  Canisters
                  2.3.4.1.1   The computer shall be  interfaced by hardware  to
                  the mass spectrometer and be capable  of/acouiring  continuous
                  mass scans for the duration of the chrgmaat/ographic program.
      2.3.4.1.2   The computer shall be e
      devices for saving all data from

      2.3.4.1.3   Computer software sh
      searching GC/MS runs for specif
      intensity of the ions with respec
                                                             with mass  storage
                                                 icquisit?
                                                 mass
                                                 chromatoj
                                                 it alAow^
      2.3.4.1.4   A computer data
      MS that allows the continu
      machine-readable media, o
      throughout the duration
      computer must have sof
      data file for ions of a
      abundances versus time or sc
      defined as an Extracted Ion Curr
      Selected Ion Current Profile (SICP)
      available that allots intergrating the
em must be interfaced to the
          and storage, on
        tfra obtained
        'raphic program.  The
        searching any GC/MS
       and plotting such ion
        This type of plot is
        \le (EICP) or
               must also be
              ce in any EICP
                  between specified? time~oTr-se«Q^number limi.  Also,  for the
                  non- target compotmdsv-6o4tware mus£"~tre-«xailable that allows
                  for the comparison\of\sampl^~""spec/traagainst reference
                                    Tfte mbst recent release of the
                  NIST/EPA/MSDC mass sp\ctrXl /Library shall be used as  the
                  reference library.  TheXdaca system must be capable of
                  flagging all data files tshat <£ave been edited manually by
                  laboratoty*f>e"?8«nnel .
                                             \  \
                                                 equipped with a GC to  MS
                                                   fused silica capillary
                                                 e column is to be SO meters
                                                 '0% methyl silicone or  5%
                                               apillary column, or equivalent.
2.3.4.2  The"
capable of reca
star, _
           con
            2.3 7
            search
                                  r shall use a magnetic tape storage device
                                    a and suitable for long— term, off— line
                                        ll retain all raw GC/MS data acquired
                             ct on^aagnepic tape in appropriate instrument
                                t.  Tnte>/Contractor is required to retain  the
                                 ssociated hardcopy tape logbook identifying
                                  ib it B) for 365 days after data submission.
                                   ontractor shall submit tapes and logbook
                                   quest, as specified in the Contract
                                  chedule .
             Contractor shall have a computerized MS library
          tern capalsle of providing a forward comparison, using the
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Exhibit A
                VGA of Ambient Air in Canisters
            standard spectra contained in the mass spectr
            (or most recent) release of the NIST library
            spectra) must be used.

            2.3.4.A  The system shall provide a numerical
            standard spectra most closely correspond
            examined, and the data system shall hav
            removing background signals from spect
                                >rary.  The  1985
                              (taining 42,261
            2.3.4.5  The Contractor shall have,
            device capable of analyzing volatile
            Exhibit D.
                    ganics as described  in
            2.3.4.6  The Contractor shall
            standards for all target comp
            accepting any samples from the
            Standards provided by EPA for use
            Evaluation may not contain all the ta:
            not be used for routine analyses unless o
            supplemented with commercially-available  start
                            :he appropriate
                           Ixhibit C prior to
                         foient Office  (SMO).
                               Performance
                                 and  thus shall
                               hey have been
      2.3.5    The minimum functioi
      and conditions of this contrac
      designate and use qualified keyN
      The EPA  reserves the  right to re-v
      experience.

            2.3.5.1

            2.3.5.2
                                 terials.
                              to meet the terms
                              Contractor shall
                            these functions.
                      qualifications  and
       2.3.6    Th«Con
       data recipien'
       from the Governmi
                                   Analyst
                                 \
                        _£C/MS *frpe ratal

                         tass Spectral^ijyterpreter

                         Chemist ("back-up)

                                    isignate a Sample Custodian and a Document
 ill respond within 10 days to requests from
   lal  information or  explanations that result
spection activities.
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Exhibit A
VOA of Ambient Air in Canisters
      2.3.7   The Contractor  is  required to retain unused
      used sample containers for a period of 60 days aftei
      unless otherwise instructed in Exhibit B or  Exhibit: D.
               >le volumes  and
              ta submission
      2.3.8   The Contractor  shall  adhere to the chain'-of-^custody and
      document control procedures described  in Exhibit F/.  Documentation,  as
      described therein, shall be required to show mayalTxproce^dures  are
      being strictly followed.  This documentation/sha/ll be r^po.rteo>iji the
      Complete Case File Purge (Exhibit B).

      2.3.9   Sample  shipments to the  Contractor's/facility will be sche^iuled
      and coordinated by SMO, acting on behalf/of/the Administrative  Project
      Officer (APO).   The Contractor shall communicate w/i£hsSMO  personnel  by
      telephone as necessary throughout the/process of jsamtile  scheduling,
      shipment,  analysis, and data reportijrfg. fi° ensur^fe t)tet samples  are
      properly processed.

                                           \v  ^
      2.3.10  If  there  are  problems  with  the Naples (
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Exhibit A
                                         VGA of Ambient Air in Canisters
      designations) in the first group of samples received/unper  the  SDG.   The
      SDG number is reported on all data reporting forms/ Tlie  SDG  Receipt
      Date is the day that the last sample in the SDG  is/ received.

      2.3.13  The  Contractor  is  responsible  for identifying "feach SDG as
      samples are received, through proper sample do/umeiv&s^ion c^iee  Exhibit
      B) and communication with SMO personnel.

      2.3.14  Each sample  received by the  Contra^br" will be labelecl"sv^it]iatisSDG  Cover Sheet
      containing information regarding the SDG, as spfecj-fieoxiji Exhibit B.

      2.3.16  EPA Case numbers  (intfluSitlg-SOG^numbers) and tttf sample numbers
      shall be used by the Contractor «xj.dentiryang~-a«iipies received under
      this contract both verbally and^ r\ repotts/cojrrespondrice .

      2.3.17  Samples will be routinely\ stiippeft directly to the Contractor
      through a delivery service.  The Contractor shall  be available to
      receive sample  shipments at any time\the Delivery  service is operating,
      including Saturdays and-holidays .  As \recessary , the Contractor shall be
      responsible for any /handling ar processing required  for the receipt of
      sample shipments, ihclj«aifigvspiQk-up of saiBplek at  the nearest servicing
      airport, bus staton/or oth$r lea"rrl«r servi/e within the Contractor's
      geographical are/
                      .tractor si
                         tot
2.3.18  The  C
provided that
does not exceed t:
Should the Contracto
shall remai
samples accepted.
                           LI -accept all^Vamples scheduled by SMO,
                              r of  samples  received in any calendar month
                         ily/limitation expressed in the contract.
                               accept  additional samples,  the Co.ntractor
                   by ailxcjmtrlkQt requirements for analysis of those
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Exhibit A
                                         VOA of Ambient Air in Canisters
                                   SECTION  3

                 DETAILED TECHNICAL & MANAGEMENT REQUI
      The Contractor shall have the following technic,
capabilities:
3.1
PERSONNEL

3.1.1   Project Manager

      3.1.1.1     Responsible for all
      laboratory to meet all terms an>
            3.1.1.2     Education:  Minimi
            or any scientific/engineering

            3.1.1.3     Experience:  Minimum of
            experience, including at least one year
      3.1.2   GO/MS Laboratory Supj

            3.1.2.1     Responsible
            laboratory to meet all
                                                            s of the
                                                           the contract.
                                                    degree in chemistry
            3.1.2.2     Education:   Mini
            or any scientific/engineering
            3.1.2.3
            experience ij
            supervisory.
                                                      of laboratory
                                                         isory position.
                                                      s of the GC/MS
                                                     the contract.
      3.1.3   Qualit
            3.1.3.1
            aspects of
            management.
                                           chelor's degree in chemistry
                                          line.
                                             ee years of laboratory
                                              ng at least one year in a
                              for overseeing the quality assurance
                            tion and reporting directly to upper
                                            of Bachelor's degree in chemistry
                                          discipline.
                                     Minimum of three years of laboratory
                                   t least one year of applied experience with
                                   ices in an analytical laboratory.
      3.1.4
            3.1.4.1
                      onslble for the management and quality control of
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Exhibit A
                                         VOA of Ambient Air in Canisters
            all computing systems (hardware, software, documentation,  and
            procedures), generating, updating, and performing quality  control
            on automated deliverables.

            3.1.4.2     Education:  Minimum of Bachelor's de^T&ee with  four  or
            more intermediate courses in programming/
            database management systems, or systems/re^uiremeh<£ anaS^sis.

            3.1.4.3     Experience:  Minimum of eht*e years experience  in data
            or systems management or programming including one year expe^4/nce
            with software used for data managejnenjr and generation of
            deliverables.
      3.1.5   Program Analyst

            3.1.5.1     Responsible for tHeXmsta"!
            maintenance of software and progr*
            performing quality control procedures""
            automated deliverables.
                                                  ,  operation, and
                                            generating, updating, and
                                                    'tical databases and
                                               ana
            3.1.5.2     Education:  Minitna»-^if^Bachelor's de^gpee with four  or
            more intermediate courses in_j>rogrammiiTg~;—io£grmation management,
            information systems, or\s^s\ems?eqtijLrements analysis.
            3.1.5.3     Experience:  Minimum of trto years experience  in
            systems or applications progsanraiS/ng^.ncluding one year of
            experience with software used^pr 
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Exhibit A
                                 VOA of Ambient Air in Canisters
      3.1.8   Technical  Staff Redundancy

            3.1.8.1     In order to ensure continuous opa£atifons to accomplish
            the required work as specified by the contract,/the bidder shall
            have a minimum of one chemist available at /all^times as a back-up
            technical person with the following qualification
            3.1.8.2     Education:  Minimum of Bact
            or any scientific/engineering disciplj

            3.1.8.3     Experience:  Minimum of,
            of the following areas:  GC/MS operation and maintenance.
                                                         mistry
                                                             'ach
3.2   FACILITIES

      The adequacy of the facilities and
technical staff for accomplishing the requi
contract.

      3.2.1   Sample Receipt Area

              Adequate,  contaminat
      chemical resistant bench top
      handling of EPA samples.
                                           .mportant as the
                                           ecified by the EPA
                                                 k space with
                                               eipt and safe
      3.2.2   Storage Area

              Sufficient  refrigerator  spack to Maintain unused  EPA sample
      volume for up to 60 days'"af*e^r data submission shall be provided.
      Volatile samples mus/c be stor
      of volatile sampl
      atmosphere demons
      Samples and sta:
                                      tor used only for storage
                                      -es must be  stored in an
                                       mtial contaminants.
                                    ely.
      3.2.3
Sampl
              Adequate,
      be provided with:
            3.
                       i-free, well-ventilated work space shall


                           Leal resistant tops;
                        vy
                  \oods;

                    »r isolated area in which to prepare


                 of/distilled or demineralized organic-free
            wate
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Exhibit A
                                         VOA of Ambient Air in Canisters
            3.2.3.5     Analytical balance(s) located away/frpm draft and
            rapid change in temperature.
3.3
INSTRUMENTATION
      At a minimum,  the Contractor shall have the fo;
operative at the time of the Preaward Site Evaluati
full duration of the contract.

      3.3.1   100 Samples/Month Capacity Requir;

        No.  of  Instrument(s)              Typj

                  1
                                                                  the
NOTE:  The Contractor shall have 1 c
(operational) at all times as a back-up
be included in the bidder's inventory of
Contractor shall have an in-house stock of ins£
boards to ensure continuous operation to meet cont
and turnaround times.

3.3.2  200 Samples/Month Capa

   No.  of  Instrument(s)

            2
      NOTE:    These inst:
      equipment.  In
      instrument parts
      meet contract-
      3.3.3
         Inst:
               Further
      ancillary equipment
      contract.
 3.4   DATA
       The
 specified.
 required.
                                       e/of/Instrument

                                              GC/MS

                                   inclii
                                                        system available
                                                         ese instruments must
                                                           ln addition, the
                                                              rts and circuit
                                                                cified holding
                                            i^i the bidder's inventory of
                                          alr>have an in-house  stock of
                                              continuous operation  to
                                          ound times.
                             on instrument specifications and required
                             aund in Exhibit D and other  Exhibits  in this
                              to submit  reports  and data packages  as
                               this  task,  the Contractor shall be
       3.4.1
       requireme

       3.4.2
                             s,  and copy machines to meet the contract


                          .el responsible for report preparations and submission.
 December,  1991
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Exhibit A
                                               VOA of Ambient Air in Canisters
3.5
      LABORATORY MANAGEMENT CAPABILITY
                                                              to ensure
                                                            Successful
                                                                Designate
                                                                   Contract.
      The Contractor shall have an organization with
responsibilities for each individual in the management
sufficient resources for EPA contract(s) and to mainta
operation.  To establish this capability, the Contractor
personnel to carry out the following responsibilitie/
Functions include, but are not limited to,  the fol

      3.5.1   Technical  Staff
               Responsible  for  all  technical  effor/s  for  the  EPA  contract  such
      as sample analysis, sample validation, ^nd/trouble^Sh^oting of all
      instruments .

      3.5.2    Pro j ect  Manager

               Responsible  for  overall  aspects
      receipt  through data delivery) and shall be
      Headquarters APO and Regional Technical
      3.5.3    Sample Custodian
               Responsible for recer
      and storage).
      3.5.4    Quality Assurance Officer
               Responsible
      data and reporting
                                              Project
ntract(s) (from sample
       contact  for  EPA
        (TPO).
      3.5.5
               Document
                                                             ing, handling,
                                                     assurance aspects of  the
               Respo
      placed in the
      appropriate EP"
                                                'documents generated are
                                                :ory and are delivered to the
                                      receiver as designated by EPA.
December, 1991
                                                                     Page A-13

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                           DELIVERABLES REQU
December, 1991

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                                   EXHIBIT B

                   REPORTING AND DELIVERABLES REQUIREMENTS/

SECTION 1  CONTRACT REPORTS/DELIVERABLES DISTRIBUTION  .

SECTION 2  REPORTING DESCRIPTIONS AND ORDER OF DATA DELlVERABtES
   2.L Introduction   	
   2.2 Updated Standard Operating Procedures
   2.3 Sample Traffic Reports   	
   2.4 Sample Data Package Summary  	
   2.5 Sample Data Package	
   2.6 Results of Intercomparison Study/
       Preaward Performance Evaluation  (PPE) /Sample Anal^siaf'  ....   B-16
   2.7 Complete Case File (CSF) Purge   ../../...././	B-16
   2.8 GC/MS Tapes	/.  X-  . •/••/•	B-16
   2.9 Quality Assurance Plan  (QAP)   . .  >X-  -"Vy • /	B-17

SECTION 3  FORM INSTRUCTION GUIDE/DATA REPORTING
   3.1 Form Instruction Guide
   3.2 Data Reporting Forms    .  .  ./.  rT-7~^__..	TX/ ....   B-33
December,  1991

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Exhibit B
                 VOA of Ambient Air in Canisters
                                   SECTION 1

                  CONTRACT REPORTS/DELIVERABLES DISTRIB

1.1  The following table summarizes the contract repo
requirements specified in the Contract Schedule and
of each deliverable.  NOTE: Specific.recipient name
to change during the term of the contract.  The ER
Contractor in writing of such changes when they oiecu
                                   liverables
                                      tribution
                                          ubject
                                             the
             Item
No. of
Copies
 Schedule/and Deljfve
	/   /
                                                                  Distribution
                                                                 (1)
                                        (2)
(3)
 Updated Standard Operating
 Procedures  (SOPs)
          45 xlays  af^er ycon/ract
                  awarbV:
  *Sample  Traffic  Reports
         ***3 days afTser rec^pt
         of  last  sample
        .^Delivery Group (S
  **Sample  Data Summary
  Package
  **Sample  Data Package
  including -the Performance
  Evaluation  (PE)  Sample
                       receipt of
                     le in SDG
  Results  of  Intercomparisonx
  Study/Preaward Performance
  Evaluation  (PPE)  Sample/  J
         35  days\after  receipt of
            last  sample in SDG
  Complete  SDG  File
                  s  after data
          ret  of last sample
              ^-4/h SDG.
  GC/MS  Tapes
                             •^M>y
           Retain for 365 days
          after  data  submission,
         or submit within 7 days
              receipt of written
             request by APO.
                           As Directed
                                         Submit copy within 7
                                       days by written request
                                               by APO.
                                    As Directed
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Exhibit B
                                               VOA of Ambient Air in Canisters
Distribution
(1)
(2)
(3)

*

**

***
       Sample Management Office
       Environmental Monitoring Systems Laboratory-Las
       USEPA Region
       Also required in each Sample Data Package.

       Concurrent delivery of these items to ally

       An SDG is a group of samples within a
       seven days or less and not exceeding
       in the SDG are due concurrently.
       description).

****   See Exhibit E for description.
NOTE:  As specified in the Contract Schedule in the IFB
Supplies and Materials) , unless othej?wiag_^ins true ted by
shall dispose of unused sample volv
earlier than 60 days following subml

Address

(1)    USEPA Contract Laboratory Program
       Sample Management Office
       P.O.  Box 818
       Alexandria,  VA  223
pients is required.
       For overnight de
(2)
                                                              •er a period of
                                                              for all samples
                                                            k III, for further
                                                                 :nt Furnished
                                                                 Contractor
                                                               'ontainers no
                                                     .ress:
       300 North Lee
       Alexandria,  V,

       USEPA EnvironmentalNlgpnitor^ng Systems Laboratory
       P.O. Box 93478
       Las Vegas^JW—894S3- 3478"
       ATTN:  D*ta Audit
                        \  X
                                  ice, use street address:

                                    er
December, 1991
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Exhibit B
VOA of Ambient Air in Canisters
(3)    USEPA REGIONS:

       SMO,  acting on behalf of the EPA APO,  will provi
       the list of addresses for the 10 EPA Regions.
       Contractor with updated Regional name/address
       throughout the period of the contract and ide
       recipients on a case-by-case basis.
NOTE:  Specific recipient names and addresses
term of the contract.  The APO will notify the
changes when they occur.
               Contractor with
               ^provide the
                  ^ssary
       ect to change
     'actor in writing of
December, 1991
                       Page B-3

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Exhibit B
                                            VOA of Ambient Air in Canisters
Evaluation (PPE) sample results.  The updated SOPs must
issues of laboratory performance and operation identifi
in the review of the PPE sample data and the evaluatic
Documentation.

2.2.2  The Contractor must supply SOPs for the foljl

    2.2.2.1   Evidentiary SOPs.

    2.2.2.2   Sample  receipt and logging.

    2.2.2.3   Sample  and extract storage ares

    2.2.2.4   Preventing sample  contamination,
                                        t
    2.2.2.5   Security for laboratory and

    2.2.2.6   Traceability/equivalency of standard

    2.2.2.7   Maintaining instrument-records and bound

    2.2.2.8   Glassware cleaning.
                                                               ess
     any and all
  the Contractor
Bidder-Supplied
       2.2.2.9  Technical and manageria
       data package preparation.

       2.2.2.10  Internal review of contrac
       individual data packa,

       2.2.2.11  Sample ai

       2.2.2.12  Chain
       preparation.
              by
                                                           operation and


                                              ^required QA/QC data for each


                                                    ta reporting.

                                                rol, including case file


                                 Lon/self-inspection system, including:

                                          for data review;

                                        iision and accuracy;

                                 for identifying systematic errors;

                                   it hardcopy data are complete and
                                 iuirements in Exhibit B;

                                irnal QA inspection procedure  (demonstrated
                           ftgn^off on personal notebooks, internal PE
December,  1991
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Exhibit B
                                               VGA of Ambient Air in Canisters
                                                             .ndom, quarterly,
                                                                           and
       samples, etc.);

       Frequency and type of internal audits  (e
       spot checks, perceived trouble areas);

       Demonstration of problem identificat
       resumption of analytical processing
       audit (i.e., QA feedback); and

    •   Documentation of audit reports
       response, corrective action, e

2.2.2.14  Data Handling.

    2.2.2.14.1   Data Management procedures are' defined as  written
    procedures  that  are clearly defined  fbr^all Satabases  and files
    used to  generate or re-submit  deliverable^Ts^specifying  the
    acquisition or entry, update,  correction,  dele±ion^Nstorage,  and
    security of computer-readablg^data and files.   Key aireas  of concern
    include:  system organization  incltrdiBg^E^rsonnel ana  security,
          demonstration, operatic
          2.2.2.14.2  Data manually entered from hardcopy"~must be subjected
          to quality control procedures\and\ejZToy rates estimated.
          2.2.2.14.3  The record of change)
          updates to data
          must be documented^£o_ alii
          must include
                 Just
                                                      ,ty control.
                                             form of corrections  and
                                          ^ibmitted,  and/or resubmitted
                                             of updates.   Documentation
                                               each change:

                                            .e change;
                                    son making the changes  or changes.   Data
                                  'dentified when generating the  deliverables;

                                       must be retained according  to  the
                                        .1 deliverable;

                                        s must be reinspected as a part of
                                  internal inspection process prior to
                                  entire deliverable and not just  the changes
                                  ed;

                                    ger must approve changes to  originally
                                 rabies; and

                               of data changes may be requested  by laboratory
December, 1991
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Exhibit B
     VOA of Ambient Air  in  Canisters
                 auditors.

          2.2.2.14.4  Life cycle management procedures
          computer systems used to generate and edit
          Such systems must be thoroughly tested and
          utilization.

          2.2.2.14.5  A software test and acceptar
          requirements, test results, and acceptance/
          developed, followed, and available inywri/ten form.
                      applied to
                     deliverables.
                         ior to
          2.2.2.14.6  System changes shall
          systems generating deliverables.
          development system and tested pr

          2.2.2.14.7  Each version of the pro
          identification number, date of  install
          operation, and archived.
                    ly to production
                    ade first to a
                  tion.

                   will be given an
                   of last
              •   Databas
                  QC.

          2.2.2.14.1

2.3  SAMPLE TRAFFIC

   2.3.1  The original sample
          2.2.2.14.8  System and ope,
          and maintained for each
          user's manual and an oper

          2.2.2.14.9  Individual(s) re
          shall be identified:

              •   System operation  and maint
                 training;
   documentation shall/be developed
                must include a
                     il.

                   owing functions


         including documentation and


            .try, data updating and


        backup,  and archiving.
    "Lab Copy for Return to SMO"
jry receipt information and signed in
  sample in the  SDG.
   2.3.2  TR£ stall be submitted \n SDG sets (i.e., TRs for all samples in an
   SDG shall be clipped together),\with an SDG Cover Sheet attached.

   2.3.3 /The sfiG Cover Sheet shall] contain the following items:
December, 1991
                             Page B-7

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Exhibit B
              VOA of Ambient Air in Canisters
       2.3.3.2   Contract number.

       2.3.3.3   Sample analysis price -  full sample pri,

       2.3.3.4   Case  number.

       2.3.3.5   List  of EPA sample numbers of all
       identifying the first and  last samples rec^ivi
       receipt.

       NOTE:  When more than one  sample  is re
       shipment,  the  "first" sample received
       (considering both alpha and numeric
       sample received would be the highes
       alpha and numeric designations).
   2.3.4  Each TR shall be clearly marked with
   sample number of the first sample in the SDG
   entered below the laboratory rece/
   sample received in the SDG shal

   2.3.5  If samples are received at"1
   the samples on one multi-sample TR
   In this instance, the laboratory
   photocopies of the TR, and submit one

2.4  SAMPLE DATA SUMMARY PA'

   2.4.1  As specified inf thye^ Del^vei
   Package shall be del2Ver£d to SMO
   required sample dat^
   separately (i.e.
   preceding the St
                                               the
                                                  This
                            rst  or  last SDG
                            est  sample number
                             the "last"
                       r/(considering both
                             and the EPA
                               on shall be
                               for the last
                                  SAMPLE."
                                                         multi-sample TRs, all
                                                           4 in the same SDG.
                                                   appropriate number of
                                                   each SDG cover sheet.
                                                     Sample Data Summary
                                                       delivery of other
                                                  Package a^all be submitted
                                                 lips or other means) directly
   2.4.2  The Sample Da
   one SDG of the Case, as
       2.4.2
       including
 Package shall contain data for samples in
 ed target compound results (FORM I-AAVC) and
  >unds (FORM I-AAVC-TIC).

   ample results (FORM III-AAVC).

   II-AAVC) and tabulated results (FORM I)
tified compounds (FORM I-AAVC-TIC).
December, 1991
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Exhibit B
                               VGA of Ambient Air  in  Canisters
       2.4.2.5
       AAVC).
Internal standard area and retention time
(FORM VII-
2.5  SAMPLE DATA PACKAGE

   2.5.1  The sample data package shall be complete
   and shall include data for analysis of all sampl
   samples, blanks, and laboratory control samples/
   2.5.2  The sample data package is divided in
       2.5.2.1  Cover page.
                                                      ginated,
                                                         field
                                       units as  follows:
          2.5.2.1.1  This document  shall b
          The Cover Page shall contain:  1<
          contract number; Case Number; SDG
          cover page of SOW); EPA sample numbers'
          showing EPA sample number cross-reference
          numbers; and comments, describing  in detail
          encountered in processing yfcfee^gamples in the dat

                     The Cover Page
                                              Cover Page."
                                           laboratory code;
                                         Lumber (appears on
                                             leric order,
                                              oratory ID
              "I certify that this data fcaclcaee' is' in compliance with the
              terms and conditions of the \pntractt,  both technically and for
              completeness,  for other than the conditions detailed above.
              Release of th^oata^teontained ih this hardcopy data package has
              been authorized^hjithe >Laboratory\Mana£er or the Manager's
              designee, afc v/rifie^ b^the^follow^ng' signature.'
                                              ng statement,
          2.5.2.1.3
          signature
          line belo
          of  signaturi
                                   tly followed by the
                                  his designee with a typed
                        signer's name and title, and the date
       2.5.,
          packets
                                        the  Laboratory Manager cannot validate
                                      sample, he/she must provide a detailed
                                          ciated with the  sample(s) on the
                    ill be arranged in packets with the
                     I-AAVC,  including FORM I AAVC-TIC),
                    for volatile samples.   These sample
                  placed in increasing EPA sample number
December, 1991
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Exhibit B
                                 VOA of Ambient Air  in Canisters
          order, considering both letters and numbers.

          NOTE:  FORM I AAVC-TIC is the tabulated list /of  ttve highest
          probable match for up to 10 organic compounds  that are not
          surrogates and internal standards and are not /listed  inTS^hibit C
          (TCL).  It includes the Chemical Abstract/ Service (CA£0 Registry
          Number, tentative identification, and es^imaxed  concentration.

              2.5.2.2.1.1  Reconstructed total
              each sample or sample extract.
                                                   to the largest nonsolvent
                                                llowing/heatier information:
                                       romatograms  (R1C) fo
2.5.2.2.1.2  RICs must be no
component, and must contain

   •  EPA sample number;

   •  Date and time of analysis;

   •  GC/MS instrument ,ID_L and

   •  Laboratory file\ID -\-—•—^__^

2.5,2.2.1.3  Internal standards are t6 be labeled with the names
of compounds, either directly aut/fmm the peak, or on a
print-out of retention times\if retention times are printed over
the peak.
              2.5.2.2.1.4 /Quantitation Report :\
              report must/be/d!nclijtded]i.n_all si
              to the reconstructed }.c
              identify
              manual
              shall
                                       complete data system
                                    e yOata packages, in addition
                                      for preliminary
                                     ing either the automated  or
                                    complete data system report
                                     listed below:
                               Dumber oTs/identified target compounds;

                                    ititation with measured area;

                                   ile from data system;

                                  it ID; and

                               ?ile ID.
December, 1991
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Exhibit B
VOA of Ambient Air in Canisters
              2.5.2.2.1.5   In all  instances where  the  data/system report has
              been edited,  or where  manual integration or/quantitation has
              been performed, the  GC/MS  operator shall ipentolfy such edits or
              manual procedures by initialing and  dating thev^changes made to
              the report.
              2.5.2.2.1.6  Target  Compound Mass  Spe<
              each compound  identified,  copies of
              of background  subtracted mass  spectra
              in Exhibit C that are  identified tri  tl
              background subtracted  target c<
              shall be  included in the data  package.   Spec
              with EPA  sample number, laboraGory/ file  ID/
              analysis, and  GC/MS  instrumen/ ITfr, compoi
              clearly marked on all  spectra
      :rat   For each sampj.e, by
        •aw spectra and copies
      if target compouno*fexlist^d
     te sample and corresponding
     standard mass spectra
               must be labeled
            fte and time of
                 must be
              2.5.2.2.1.7  Tentatively  IdentifiedvCompo&nd Mass  Spectra and
              Library Matches:  For each  sample, by"«ach compound identified,
              copies of mass spectra of organic compouriiis notH^ted in
              Exhibit C, Tentative ly/-I4entified CompoundslN^h/associated
              best-match spectra  (tWree bes~E~Tnatches^) ,  labeled*/as above shall
              be included  in the  daS
                                              es (associated
2.5.2.2.2  Volatile Standard

    2.5.2.2.2.1  Initial Calibration7:  All
    must  be included for all anal
    more  than one/inTttaL calibration
    reconstructed ion chronatograms
    each  type qt f 0rm mtt^t tie jmt in
    instrumen

           ttti&l Calibration Da£
      initial calibration data
            with the SDG.  When
    performed,  the
      intitation reports and
      logical order, by
                                                    (FORM V-AAVC) ;

                                    d Area and Retention Time  Summary (FORM
                    VII -i
                               ana
                          Lie stltv^ardCs-}. reconstructed  ion chromatograms  and
                     quantisation reports^?or legible  facsimiles)  for the
                     initial (five poiirbvcalibration  are labeled  according to
                     2.5.2.2>ls.2 and 2.5.2.2.1.4.  Spectra are not required.

             '2.5.2.2.2.2  Continuing Calibration:  When more than one
              Continuing calibration is performed,  the  reconstructed ion
              chromatograms and/ quantitation reports  and each type of form
                st Btev^put in chroitological order, by  instrument if more than
              oneXinstrfcment As ilsed as follows:
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Exhibit  B
                                                VGA of Ambient Air  in Canisters
                 •  Continuing Calibration Data Sheet  (FOj

                 •  Internal Standard Area and Retentic
                    VII-AAVC); and

                 •  Volatile standard(s) reconstructed
                    quantitation reports (or
                    initial (five point) calibration/
                    2.5.2.2.1.2 and 2.5.2.2.I.4./ Spectra

       2.5.2.3  Quality control summary.

           2.5.2.3.1  The  quality control s
           forms:

           NOTE:  If more  than  one  form is
           arranged in  chronological order by  date ol
             -AAVC) ;

             Summary  (FORM


                        and
              forms must be
          is or instrument.
              •  Blank Summary (FORM,

              •  GC/MS Instrument P

                 Internal Standard Are
          ain the following
          2.5.2.3.2  The  quality control
          following:
          NOTE:  If more
          arranged in ch:
             iVC);  and

           VII-AAVC).

shall also contain the
    duplicate forms must be
    analysis or instrument.
                 GC/MS
                                           L, for each 12-hour period, shall be
                                     ^logical order by instrument for each
                                          Calibration - BFB (FORM IV-AAVC);
                                          I

                               jectrumT^abeled as in 2.5.2.2.1.2 and
                                  id

                                   .abeled as in 2.5.2.2.1.2. and 2.5.2.2.1.4.

                                  4e arranged in chronological order by
                               le/blank data shall be arranged in packets with
                                 lie Analysis Data Sheets (FORM I VOA and FORM
                               [lowed by the raw data for volatile samples.
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Exhibit B
                          VOA of Ambient Air in Canisters
              •   Laboratory Control Sample Data

                    Laboratory Control Sample Data Sheet

                    Reconstructed ion chromatograms an;
                    or legible facsimile (GC/MS),  lab;
                    2.5.2.2.1.2 and 2.5.2.2.1.4.  S

       2.5.2.4  Raw data.

          2.5.2.4.1  For each reported value,
          all raw data from the instrument use
          (except for raw data for quarterly/
          parameters).  Raw data shall cont;
          for the sample results, including
          below the method quantitation limil
          provide legible hard copy of the
          readout  (i.e., stripcharts, printer tapes";
          the direct sequential instrument readout musE"
          2.5.2.4.2
          GC/MS.
All raw data
                                        shall  include
                                         sample values
                                       f instrument
                                      nt readouts used
                                      that may fall
                                     instruments must
                                    me instrument
                                          photocopy of
                                           .ded.
          2.5.2.4.3  Organic raw data
          and appropriate codes as shownin
          to identify unequivocally the fo3
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Exhibit B
              VOA of Ambient Air  in  Canisters
                 coefficient of variation,  slope and y-
                 fit;  and
              •  Time and date of each analysis.   Ins
                 submitted if they contain this info
                 instrument does not automatically
                 these must be manually entered on
                 and continuing calibration verif.
                 as interference check samples
                 standards.

       2.5.2.5  Preparation logs.

          These logs must  include the foil

              •  Date;

                 Standard weights and/or volumes;

              •  Sample canister pr<

              •  Sufficient informati
                 samples (e.g., laborat?
                 to each batch prepared;
                             pt of linear
                     on and blanks, as"
                    near range analysis
              .  Comments describing any si
                 reactions w>rfch~~oc«ur during
       2.5.2.6  Sample

              A legible/co;
           submitted
           samples  i
           sample numbe^
           designations.
                            ally which QC
                            lank) correspond
2.6  RESULTS OF
                ant sample changes  or
                   ration.
                   SDG  Cover  Sheet  shall  be
                  is Exhibit for all of the
       shall be"arranged in increasing EPA
           both alpha and numeric
            EVALUATION SAMPLE ANALYSES
       The re
   Perfo
   specifi
   be carr/ied/through
   sampl

2.7  COMPLETE

   2.7.1  The  Comple
  resurcs  for  Intercomparison  Study/Preaward
    le analyses includes all requirements
   ing of sample data.   The PPE sample shall
     process as an analytical and field
package includes all laboratory records
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                                               VOA of Ambient Air in Canisters
    received or generated  for  a  specific  Case that have not
    submitted  to EPA as  a  deliverable.  These items shall
    as  a deliverable.  These items  shall  be submitted alo;
    Inventory  Sheet FORM AADC-2  (see  Exhibit E for desc
    numbering  and  inventory procedure).   These items
    limited to, sample tags, custody  records,  sample
    analysts'  logbook pages, bench  sheets,  instrument^ readout
    printouts, raw data  summaries,  instrument logbo/OKxp4ges (inclu
    instrument conditions), correspondence,  and t:
                                                                previously
                                                               imitted to EPA
                                                                their Document
                                                              of document
                                                                 are not
   2.7.2  Shipment of the Complete SDG File pa
   overnight courier, priority mail, or equiv,
   seals, which are provided by EPA, shall
   and a document inventory and transmittaly
   is not required to maintain any docume
   submission of the Complete SDG File packa;
   maintain a copy of the document inventory an

2.8  GC/MS TAPES

   2.8.1  The Contractor must store/all
   magnetic tape, in appropriate i:
   must include data for samples,
   calibrations, continuing calibratio"
   generated spectral libraries and q
   the data package.  The Contractor shalk mafnt
   logbook of tape files to EPA sample numb
   blanks,  and laboratory
   sample numbers and standard and
                                                                       Computer
   2.8.2  The Contracto
   after data submissi
   and associated logbW
   request from the

2.9  QUALITY ASSURANCE F
                                                        first  class  mail,
                                                              able.   Custody
                                                            ping  containers
                                                               The Contractor
                                                           Case after
                                                      erthe  Contractor should
                                                              letter.
         descr
   2.9.1
   which
   following:
   analytic
   stabili
   establi
   relial
   providi

   2.9.2  The
          The Con
                                                                 data  on
                                                              rmat.  This  tape
                                                              samples,  initial
                                                             s all  laboratory
                                                   ports  required  to  generate
                                                     a written reference
                                                           data, s tandards,
                                                        should include EPA
                                                     fied  by  Case and  SDG.
                                                    r
                                             .n the\/6c/MS tapes for 365 days
                                                  .'ontractor shall submit tapes
                                                  after receipt of a written
shall
          written Quality Assurance Plan (QAP)
            implemented to achieve the
£egrity>xyalidity, and useability; ensure that
   are maintained in an acceptable state of
    jtect problems through data assessment and
   bocedures which keep the analytical process
   jts of the measurement process in order to
Lca^ly sound and legally defensible.

    specific terms, the policies, organization,
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Exhibit B
VOA of Ambient Air in Canisters
   objectives, functional guidelines,  and specific QA/QC
   to achieve the data quality requirements in this
   applicable, SOPs pertaining to each parameter shall,
   referenced as part of the QAP.  The QAP must be
   laboratory evaluation and upon written request by/
                     designed
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Exhibit B
VOA of Ambient Air in Canisters
                                   Table  B-l
                        Codes  for Labeling Organic Data
Sample  	

Reanalyzed Sample 	

Sample Analyzed at a Dilution	./. J ..../. ^  .  .  .  .   XXXXXDL

Laboratory Control Sample Number  ....././..././.	VCLCS##

Laboratory Method Blank	^\-  -^ •/	VCBLK##

Standards	"X.  .>•>.....  VCSTD###
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Exhibit B
                VOA of A;::oient Air in Canisters
                                   SECTION 3

                 FORM INSTRUCTIONS GUIDE/DATA REPORTING


3.1   Form Instructions Guide

      3.1.1  This section includes specific inst
      of all required forms for volatile organic^
      Each of the forms is specific to a given
      are arranged in the following order:

        3.1.1.1   General Information and He

        3.1.1.2   Cover Page [COVER PAGE -

        3.1.1.3   Analysis Data Sheet [FORM I -

        3.1.1.4   Tentatively Identified Compounds [FO]

        3.1.1.5   Blank Summary [F01

        3.1.1.6   Laboratory Control
                      Lsms  for  the  comleti
                      lysis utilizing
                     ion.  These instructio
                                 'C-TIC]
        3.1.1.7   GC/MS Instrument Perfol
                  [FORM IV - AAVC]

        3.1.1.8

        3.1.1.9

        3.1.1.10  Inte
                  [KM
        3.1.1.12  Analytical
                               III  - AAVC]

                      and Mass Calibration


                     EM V - AAVC]

                      FORM VI  - AAVC]

                   tion Times  Summary
        3 .1.2^Valifcis  must
        the individual
        results  for
        be reported  to  t:
           [FORM VIII  - AAVC]

        [FORM IX - AAVC]

           eet  [FORM  AADC-1]

    e  (CSF) Document Inventory Sheet


    id Header Information

   Sported on the hardcopy forms according to
   ictions in this Section.   For example,
 Sns of  volatile organic  target compounds  must
Lgnificant figures if  the value is greater than
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                                       Page B-18

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.Exhibit B
                  VGA of Ambient Air in Canisters
         or equal to 10,  and to two significant figures for
         10.
                                  IBS less  than
         3.1.2.2  All characters which appear on the data/rep6rting forms
         presented in the contract must be reproduced by/the^ontractor when
         submitting data, and the format of the forms submjLtte6:must be
         identical to that shown in the contract.   No/information ma^be added,
         deleted,  or moved from its specified position without prior written
         approval  of the EPA APO.  The names of theJ?arylous fields and*\.
         compounds (i.e., "Lab Code," "Chloromethane"^ must appear as th>v do
         on the forms in the contract.           /  /                   ^-^
         3.1.2.3  Alphabetic entries made onto
         shall be in ALL UPPERCASE letters (i
         3.1.2.4  Six (6)  pieces of informa
         sections of each  data reporting formT
         Contract No.,  Case No., SDG No.,  and SAS
         information must  be entered on every form
         form.
            3.1.2.4.1    The  "Lab  Us
            Contractor to identify the
            characters.
          shal
                                :e Contractor
                            ot/^Low" or "low").
                       It
                             to the header
                             .b Name, Lab Code,
                             e pieces of
                                tch on every
                          ie choserr by the
                                  exceed 25
            3.1.2.4.2    The  "Lab  Code"  is\anx
            to 6 letters, assigned by the EPA.vto/identify
            aid in data processing.  This co
            the time a contraawarded, ar
            Contractor, except a£theNdirectionx
            name or ownership/occurs at the laborajto
            remain the same/until ths contra*
            another Lab/CodB assi
                      etical abbreviation of up
                              the laboratory and
                     11 be assigned by the EPA at
                         not be modified by the
                          EPA.   If a change of
                           the  Lab Code will
                       'directed by the EPA to use
            3.1.2.4.
            under whic
            laboratories o
            contract number e
             ssocftated with
Cont
     act No."  is the number of the EPA contract
   fsest were performed.  In the case of multiple
atingmnder a corporate-wide contract, the
  jred sball be that of the corporate contract,
                     the analyses (see Lab Code).

     No." is/the EPA-assigned case number
      )le,  and reported on the Traffic Report.
            3.1.2.4.5   The  "SDd Nol"  is  the  Sample  Delivery Group  (SDG)
            number.  The SDG No.I is Ithe EPA Sample Number of the first sample
            received in the SDG./ When several samples are received together
                   fir*t SDG shipm/nt, the SDG number shall be the lowest
            sampleNaumberx^considering both alpha and numeric designations) in
            the first^group of samples received under the SDG.
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                              VOA of Ambient Air in Canisters
            3.1.2.4.6    The "SAS No."  is the EPA-assigned numbed for analyses
            performed under Special Analytical  Services  (SAS)./ If samples are
            to be analyzed  under  SAS only  and reported on/these forms,  then
            enter SAS No. and  leave Case No. blank.   If  s4mpt«s are analyzed
            according to  the "Routine Analytical  Services"  (IFB)  protocols and
            have additional SAS  requirements, list botn  Case^No.  arid^SAS No.
            on all forms.   If  the analyses have no SA^ requirements,  i&aye
            "SAS No." blank.   Note that some samplesx.ip an SDG may^iave
            No. while others do  not.
        3.1.2.5  The "EPA Sample No." is the
        of the forms. This number appears eith
        the form, or as the left column of a
        number of samples.  When the "EPA
        triple-spaced box in the upper ri
        the middle line of the three lines
           3.1.2.5.1    All samples,  spikes,  blanks,
           identified with an EPA Sample Number.   For
           Sample Number  is the unique^identifying number
           Traffic Report that accompanieor~Chafe~5flmple.
                                  information common to most
                                             right corner of
                                              data from a
                                          tered into the
                                              be entered on
                                        bhe box.
           3.1.2.5.2    In order to   ^
           sample suffixes must be usec
                                           idards  shall be
                                               les, the EPA
                                                .n the
                                            .,  the  following
             XXXXX

             XXXXXRE

             XXXXXDL

           3.1.2.5.3
           identified
           volatile
           050).
            EPA sample nu
                  /zed sample
                         :ed at
Sondary dilution
        )C/standardfe prepared ^tn-canisters  shall be
        /CSTD###,/where #^MLs tfie concentration in ppbv of
         Cds in ,6ani!ster (i.e!T002, 005, 010, 020, and
            3.1.2.5.4
            have  to,
            each.
            S
      As forv^the ^iank identifiers, these  designations will
        >ined with other information to uniquely identify
tandard. "^KL^nks sh&U be? identified as VCBLK##.  The  "EPA
        tt beNtnioue fb*y each blank analysis within an SDG.
                   >ratory mii&t adhieve this by  replacing the two-character
                'terminator of \he \dentifier with one  or two characters or
               !>ers, or a combinatioVi of both.   For example,  possible
               Itifiers for volatile^-canister blanks would be VCBLK01,
                    etc.
                must
                    identified as VCLCS##.   The "EPA Sample
               >r each LCS analysis within an SDG.  The
            laboratory
          achieve this by replacing the two-character
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Exhibit B
             VOA of Ambient Air in Canisters
            terminator  of  the  identifier with one or two
            numbers,  or a  combination of both.   For exampl
            identifiers for volatiles-canister LCSs would
            etc.
                       cha:
  ters  or
 /ssible
/CLCS01, VCLCS02,
        3.1.2.6  Several other pieces of information
        Data Reporting Forms.  These include Lab S
        Received, etc.  Following is a brief descripti
        entries.

            3.1.2.6.1    "Lab Sample ID" is an op/
            internal identifier.   Up to 12
            reported here.   If the contractor
            this  field may be left blank.

            3.1.2.6.2    "Lab File ID" is tt
            GC/MS data system file containing^
            particular analysis.   Up to 14  alpha-
            used  here.

            3.1.2.6.3    "Date Receiv,
            laboratory,  as noted on
            should be  entered as
            3.1.2.6.6
            other  forms.
                               ;o many of the
                                   ID, Date
                                      e
                     laboratory-generate*
                         iracters may be
                           Lab  Sample ID,
                        nerated name of the
                        pertaining to a
                        ;haracters  may be
                               :eipt at the
                             ie VTSR).   It
            3.1.2.6.4    "Date Analyzed
            fashion.   The  date of sample
            analysis dates to ensure that
            exceeded.

            3.1.2.6.5
            particularly
            used by the
            manufacture
            additional
            the  same
                         .n a similar
                   be compared with the
                holding  times were not
                   many of the forms,
                    data.   The identifier
                   indication of  the
                   nt,  and contain
                te  between all instrument of
 ID" or "Column ID" is common to various
     used to  identify the GC column.
                 Forroundiitgsoff numbers7to the appropriate level  of
        preciion^^bs^rve^^e^following^common rules.  If the figure
        following those to OK refrained is less than 5, drop it (round  down).
        If/the/figure is great&r than 5, drop it and increase the last digit
        to/be/retained by 1 (round\up).  If the figure following the last
                 be retained equals 5, round up if the digit to be  retained is
             androjund down if ythap digit is even.
        3.1.2.8  fcll results,
        with the specified
be transcribed to the forms in the raw data
of decimal places that are described in
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Kxhlbit B
                VOA of Ambient Air in Canisters
Exhibit B.  The raw data result  is to be rounded ocdv jtfhen the number
of figures in the raw d.'it.-i result exceeds the maxi'mum/ number of
figures specified for that  result entry for that/form.  If there are
not enough figures in the raw data result to eryier rn the specified
space for that result, then r.eros mu.st be usetl'for decimal places  lo
the specified number ot  reporting decimals for dlat""Tfesult^-for a
specific form.  The following examples are proy/ided:

                	Specified Format^
     Raw Data Result
                             Correct Eribr.v
            oo(,
      99495.9
     "99995.9
                                  5.900
                                  5.997
                                 95.997
                                995.997
                               9996.00
                              99995.9
                                invalid
     NOTE:  6.3  stands  for a maximum of six significatuN^igurfe^and up to
     three decimal  places.

      3.1.3  Cover Page [COVER PAG!

        3.1.3.1  This form is used to list\all bill4ble samples analyzed
        within an SDG, and to provide certarn analytical information and
        general comments.   It is also theNiocumertt which is signed by  the
        Laboratory Manager to authorize and\rele^se all data and deliverables
        associated with the
        3.1.3.2  Under
        for the EPA sample
        required analysis
        suffix.  Thesis s
        alphanumeric/or
        Code convent
        alpha and numeri
        be entered in the
        would be
                      nter up to 7 characters
                     and duplicates) for each
                   tes must contain a "D"
                  'ted on the form in ascending
                 'nary Coded Decimal Interchange
       123A is the lowest (considering both
     ) EPA Sample No. within the SDG, it would
          e No. field.  Samples listed below it
          HAB124A, MAB124B, MAB125A, MAClllA,
        3.
        may
        is enter
        on all assoc
                                    ers must be listed in ascending
                                   ing to  the following Cover Page if
 le/ID", a Lab Sample ID (up to 10 characters)
 associated EPA Sample No.   If a Lab Sample ID
entered identically (for each EPA Sample No.)
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Exhibit B
  VGA of Ambient Air in Canisters
        3.1.3.5  Under "Comments",  enter  any problems  encou:
        technical and administrative,  the corrective
        resolution performed for all of the  samples in
        actio;
        3.1.3.6  Each Cover Page must  be  signed,  in orj.
        Laboratory Manager or the Manager's  designee
        the release and verify the  contents  of  all
        associated with an SDG.

      3.1.4  Analysis Data Sheet [FORM I  - AAVC]

        3.1.4.1  This form is used  for tabulat
        analysis of canister samples for  the /cm-
        List for Volatiles as given in Exhib,
        3.1.4.2  This form is used  for  repfer^ting
        of the target compounds in  the  field
        control samples, and performance  evaluat

        3.1.4.3  Complete the header  information  on  eacl
        according to the instructions—ia-^e_ction  3.1.2.
                ed, both
                en, and
                    the
                      authorize
                        ies
              ting results for
                arget Compound
        3.1.4.4  The use of a Nafior\di
        compounds.  Indicate by checl
        Nafion dryer was used.
app;
lidates al
  ropi
             ted concentrations
               ,  laboratory
             s.

                    Form I-AAVC
                suits for polar
                 whether or not
        3.1.4.5  Fill in the pressure  readings  arid injection volume  (trapped
        sample volume) in the appropriate blanksv.   Determine the  dilution
        factor, if any, acc/rfding^txi Exhibit X,  section  4.5 and fill in  the
        appropriate blank,

        3.1.4.6  For ea^h positively identified taVget compound,  the
        Contractor sha/1 multiply l&iexlgr»cted  concentration in ppbv by  the
        dilution factor,/and if tftis/^alue  i^gjeater than or equal  to the
        quantitatioiKlimibxreport wie resulting true concentration
        uncorrected fotxblank^cont/uninants.  Report analytical results to two
        significant figure\^f theRvalue  is  less than 10, arid three significant
        figures if the value is^great^r  than or equal to 10.

        3.1.t*.Y Undsr^the column lab«^ed/"Q" for qualifier, flag each result
        with /they^pecificSlata Keporting^Qualifiers listed below.  The
        Contractor is encour&gedVo use  additional flags or footnotes.   The
        definition of such flags must  be explicit and must be included in the
        SDG Narrative.

                     reporting/results to the Agency, the following  contract
        specilte^quafifiers are to be  used.  The seven qualifiers defined
        below arenot subject: to/modification by the laboratory.  Up to  five
        qualifiers mayxbe reported on  Form  1-AAVC for each compound.  The
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                              VOA of Ambient Air in Canisters
        seven EPA-defined qualifiers to be used are as follows
           U  -
           J  -
           N  -
            B  -
            E -
Indicates compound was analyzed for but/not
sample quantitation limit must be corrected
                        detected.   The
                        for dilution.
ed
                                 er when
Indicates an estimated value.  This /flag" i
estimating a concentration for tentatively
compounds where a 1:1 response is-^as^umed, or
spectral data indicate the preseiice^of a compound tha
the identification criteria but/the! result is less than
sample quantitation limit but>gre«iter than zero.  For
example, if the sample quantitation limit IS 2 ppbv, but a
concentration of 1 ppbv is Calculated, Depart it as "1J".
The sample quantitation lijait must, be >adj listed for dilution.

Indicates presumptive eviden^se of a^compound.  This flag is
only used for tentatively idencfcf^ed compounds, where the
identification is based on a mass speptral^ibrary search.
It is applied to all TIC results.
This flag is used vfoen the
blank as well as it
possible/probable bl
to take appropriate adtic
as well as for a positr*
                  found
                                                                the associated
                                                  It I5a
                                                      .and
                       irns the data user
           Ls/£ lag lirus£ be used for a TIC
             Lfied target compound.
                                    ge of
This flag identifies compo
the calibr.
specific  nalsis.
greater
sample
speci
res
concentration f/aE0ed with
orig
compouni
                                        one or
                                               na IN
            rhose concentrations exceed
               instrument for that
               compounds have a response
                     in Exhibit D, the
               ed according to the
              such compounds with a
             should have the
              on the Form I-AAVC for the
If the dilution of the sample causes any
 in the first analysis to be below the
                 calibration^sange^io the second analysis, then the results  of
                           rses shall be^reported on separate copies of Form  I-
                 AAVC.  The^Korm 1>>A5JC fot the diluted sample shall have  the
                             appended tb^the sample number.

                                   es all compounds identified in an analysis
                                   ution factor.  If a sample is reanalyzed  at
                                    actor, as  in the "E"  flag above, the "DL"
                                    to the sample number  on the Form I-AAVC
                                   ample, and all concentration values reported
                                     are flagged with the "D" flag.  This  flag
                                rs that any discrepancies between the
                                reported may be due to dilution of  the  sample.
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                                       VOA  of Ambient Air in Canisters
   X  -
                 Other specific flags may be  required to pro
                 results.  If used,  they must be  fully
                 description attached to the  Sample Data S,
                 the SDG Narrative.  Begin by using "X
                 flag is required, use  "Y" and  "Z"  as m
                 five qualifiers are required for a sample,
                 flag to combine several flags , as  neeae
                 "X" flag might combine the "B" ,  and/" D"/ flags
                 sample.  The laboratory-defined  fl^s^/are limited
                 letters "X", "Y" , and  "Z".
                                                          ,y define the
                                                             and such
                                                            Package and
                                                        iore than one
                                                          If more than
                                                              use the "X"
                                                                     the
        NOTE:    The combination of  flags  "fill"
        prohibited.  Blank  contaminants  are
        detected in the  sample.

      3.1.5  Tentatively Identified  Compounds [F

        3.1.5.1  Fill  in all header  information
        3.1.5.2  Report Tentatively Identified Compouncl£XTICs>xincluding CAS
        number, compound name,  retenttou__time (RT),  and the^^stiinated
        concentration  (criteria for /reporting~Tf€!fi-Jaregiven irr Exhibit D).
        Retention  time must be  reported ""^rr-ainutes  and3e~c~raa} minutes, not
        seconds or minutes:seconds.
        3.1.5.3   If,  in  the opinion of tm
        specialist, no valid  tentative idei
        compound  shall be reported as  unknc
                                      s//spe/ctral  interpretation
                                    rifica/tion can be  made,  the
  3.1.5.4  Include a,
  analyzed, even if/
  and enter this
  enter "0" (zero}
  analysis, incl/udiji
  are found.

3.1.6  Blank Summaz
                                 L-AAVS-TIC for
                              CICs
                               in the
                            form  I-/
                            required  dilutio*
                                             sample  and blank
                                      Totfel tiie number  of TICs found,
                                      [Cs rVund."  If none were found,
                                           provided  for every
                                           reanalyses,  even if no TICs
                            FORM l   - AAVC]

                                           samples associated with each field
3.1.6.1  TttiS lOTSLsummar^es
and labireato^yblanK^analysisx^A y&opy of  the appropriate Form II-AAVC
is required'"for""'e&sh blank reported on a Form I-AAVC.

         Complete the header information on Form  II-AAVC as described
       :ion 3.1.2.  The "fePA\Sample No." entered in the  box at the top
       ^II-AAVC shall be)the same number entered  on  the Form I-AAVC
               results for /the blank itself.
        3.1.6.3
        associated wr
                          Lines, enter the EPA sample  numbers
                the^tflagk, along with the other  information which
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Exhibit B
                                       VGA of Ambient Air in Canisters
                                                               ample must be
identifies the EPA samples.  The Canister ID ft
provided under the "Canister" column, if availabl
      3.1.7  Laboratory Control Sample Data Sheet [FOJ
        3.1.7.1  Form III-AAVC is used to report the
        analytes in the laboratory control samples
                                                  /  .,
        3.1.7.2  Complete the header information /cc
        in section 3.1.2.
        3.1.7.3  Enter the date and time the J£S 6as analyzed.

        3.1.7.4  In the table under "Spiked/" enter the/sp/ked concentration
        in ppbv of each LCS compound.   Und&r "Reported;," .enter the
        concentration obtained in ppbv calculate! frtttu the analysis of the
        LCS.   Calculate the percent recovery of each LCSvCompound to the
        nearest whole percent and enter in the columh^under^X Recovery".   At
        the bottom of the table are the QC limits for LCS-perc^ent recoveries.
        Flag all values outside of tfce—limits with an "*" in^th? column under
        the "Q" symbol.
        3.1.7.5  Summarize the values
        of the form.
        3.1.7.6  Enter any comments pertiii
3.1.8  GC/MS Instmme
       [FORM IV -

  3.1.8.1  This
  performance ch<
  and time of
  each analys

  3.1.8.2  Complete
  the "Lab File ID"
  performa-
  time) px injection TJfvthe i
                                                     t the lower part


                                         the analysis of the LCS.

                                            Mass  Calibration
                                                 rVsults of GC/MS instrument
                                                   and to summarize the date
                                                  ,  and blanks associated with
                                    ant performance check solution.

                                     information as in section 3.1.2.  Enter
                                     Action containing the instrument
                                           Enter the date and time (military
                                         £nt performance check mixture.
        3.1y8.3/For each iotv listed on the form, enter the percent relative
        abundance in the rightXcorumn.  Report relative abundances to the
               of significant f\guqes given for each ion in the ion abundance
                 column.

        3.1.ST^K. Unoex"to m/e/95/, all ion abundances are to be normalized to
        the nominklbaseN^eak'ILeted on Form IV-AAVC.  For some of the ions,
        determine the^gercentage of the ion abundance to the specified mass
        and report under^^to specified mass".  For example, if the relative
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 Exhibit B
                                       VOA of Ambient Air in Canisters
         ion abundance of mass 96 and mass 174 ions are 4 and^SO (under the "to
         m/e 95"  column),  respectively,  then enter "5.0" (unaer/the "to
         specified mass" column)  as the  ion abundance of ma4s ,96 relative to
         mass 174.
                                                                         If
3.1.8.5  All relative abundances must be repo
zero, enter "0", not a dash or other non-m
         3.1.8.6   In the lower half of the form,  lisfxall samples  ariC
         analyzed under that instrument performance c&eck in chronologic
         order. by time of analysis (in military/imeO .   Refer to  section 3s":-!. 2
         for specific instructions for identifying Standards and blanks.   Enter
         "EPA Sample No.",  "Lab Sample ID",  "L^b  File ID",/"]^te Analyzed",  and
         "Time Analyzed" for all standards,
         3.1.8.7   The  GC/MS instrument perf
         twelve hours  from the time of inject^
         check solution of BFB listed at the
         these requirements,  samples,  standards
         within twelve hours  of the injection
         check solution.

      3.1.9   Initial  Calibration Da

         3.1.9.1   Each time the GC/MS  sj
         to initialize subsequent quantitktidfc
         analysis,  the laboratory must compl

         3.1.9.2   Complete

         3.1.9.3   Enter
         package,  regard
         calibration
         "Injection Vo
                                    top
                                        or
                                     of the
                        be analyzed again
                     trument performance
                            order to meet
                          be injected
                           Lerformance
In
        3.1.9.4  Chec
        calibrate  the
        provided on the  formT
                                            s a five-point calibration
                                           Cs in sample and blank
                                         fd submit a Form V-AAVC.

                                            in section 3.1.2.

                                             or the current data
                                             which the initial
                                          tent ID", "GC Column ID", and
              GC
  standard preparation method used to
The following define the acronyms
                                          samic Dilution Direct  Injection
                                            aic Dilution via  Canister
                                        Static  Dilution Bottle Technique
                                        High Pressure Cylinder
                                        Water Purge  and Trap  Method

                                titin dates  and times of each of the
                               inalyzed  under "Date  injected" and "Time
December, 1991
                                                             Page B-27

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Exhibit B
                                       VGA of Ambient Air in Canisters
        3.1.9.6  Enter the "EPA Sample No."  and "Lab File
        five calibration standards.

        3.1.9.7  Complete the relative response factor
        the five calibration points,  and then calculat
        relative response factor (RRF) and %RSD of thj
        target compound in the space  provided.
      3.1.10  Continuing Calibration Data Sheet [
        3.1.10.1  Each time the GC/MS system
        calibration to check for the validity
        laboratory must complete and submit
                                                       'or each of the
                                                       lculation for
                                                           the average
                                                              each
                                              VI - AAVC]
                                           initia
3.1.10.2  Complete all header info
the "Case No." and "SDG No." for the
of the original Case for which the
Enter "Instrument ID", "GC Column ID",  and
recent initial calibration.   If the calendar
calibration procedure, the

3.1.10.3  Enter the date am
calibration standard.
                                                    tinuing
                                                      alibration, the
        3.1.10.6  A va
        a continuing
        with a conceiArat
        this concentra
        recent valid init
      3.1.11 Inte:
                                         ive dates should b
                                     C mean
                                 target compoun
          tion 3.1.2.  Enter
         package, regardless
         tion was performed.
              of the most
                 during the
                n on Form VI.
                                                              continuing
3.1.10.4  Complete the relative respc
each target compound in the space wrovic

3.1.10.5  Under the
response factor fo
recent valid init:
                                                 f/ctor (RRF) calculation for
  nter the mean relative
as^determined in the most
        3.1.11.2
                                          )) is calculated as part of
                                         ily the calibration standard
                             t>v is analyzed.  A RRF is calculated for
                                to the mean RRF value in the most
                          Ration.

                                 £tention Time Summary
                          id to summarize the peak areas and retention
                            rds added to all samples and blanks.  The
                             ien changes in internal standard responses
                            fication of target compounds.  This form
                            an initial or continuing calibration  is
                           stem.

                        feader information according to section  3.1.2.
December, 1991
                                                              Page  B-28

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Exhibit B
                   VOA of Ambient Air in Canisters
        3.1.11.3  Enter the Lab  File  ID  of the  12-hour calibration standard,
        as well as the date and  time  of  analysis  of the calibration standard.
        If samples are analyzed  immediately following an ifnit4.al
        before another instrument performance check ar
        calibration, a Form VI-AAVC shall  be completed
        internal standard areas  of the mid level  (10
        sequence standard.  Use  the date and time of,
        standard, and its Lab File ID and  areas in
        continuing calibration standard.           ..
                                       calibration
        3.1.11.4  From the results  of  the  analysis of the  12-hour calibration
        standard, enter the area measured  for each/internal standard and its
        retention time (in decimal  minutes)  unxler/the appropriate column.   For
        each internal standard, calculate  the7 upper limit  of the area as the
        area of the particular standard plus! 40/percent/of/its area (i.e.,  1.4
        times the area in the 12 HOUR. STD  t^x), >nd thte lower limit of the
        area as the area of the internal standard mrsus /»0% of its area (i.e. ,
        0.6 times the area in the 12 HOUR  STD bok^  Report these values in
        the boxes labeled "UPPER LIMIT" and  "LOWER ESlIT">Eespectively.
        3.1.11.5  Calculate the uppei^-Li©it of the retenticfr
        retention of the  internal  sMndardpltts--O^Ji3ittinutes
        the lower limit of the retentio1r-tinie_^as theTret
        standard minus 0.33 minutes  C30  seconds).
                                    lie as the
                                     seconds), and
                                    time in the
        3.1.11.6  For each sample  and bl)
        sequence, enter the EPA  Sample  Nuniber "an<
        internal standard and  its  retention
        area is outside the/ap'pef~~«>e lower l£mitsN
        area with an asterisk  ££)  placed in the\fi
        box for each internal:  standard  area,  dir«
        S imilarly, flag ythe/retentibn
        outside the limits/with  an/astc
                      4 given 12-hour analytical
                      the area measured for each
                       If the internal standard
                      Calculated above, flag that
                        right-hand space of the
                          under the "#" symbol.
                        iternal standard that is
      3.1.12  Canister

        3.1.12.1  This fo*
        prior to use.
        3.1.12
        AAVC
        detected
        detected
         [FORM VII1T- AAVC]

is use'd to document the certification of canisters
   headets^information on each page of Form VII-
    Structibsls in section 3.1.2.
                                     of the leak test procedure in the
       ,  the results of the analysis of an
      anister.  For target compounds that are not
     of the compound followed by a  "U".  If  the
    :han the CRQL, enter the value followed by a
December, 1991
                                          Page  B-29

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Exhibit B
                                         VGA of Ambient Air in Canisters
        "J"
        3.1.12.5  Enter in Column 2,  under the "Initial
        the results of the initial analysis of a canist
        target compounds.

        3.1.12.6  Enter in Column 3,  under the "Fin
        the results of the analysis of the
        seven days.
                                                          concentration,
                                                                the
                                           the
  3.1.12.7  For each standard,  enter
  Column 4 using the formula given in '.
  this value is within ±30 percent, th<

3.1.13  Analytical Sequence [FORM IX 4
  3.1.13.1  A Form IX-AAVC is required
  each GC/MS system used to perform VOA
  3.1.13.2  Complete the header-information on each
  AAVC according to the instructions i
              for
               on ca
                                                                 sequence for
                                                                  in an SDG.

                                                                  Form VII-
                                                  Ion 3.1.2.
        3.1.13.3  On the numbered lines, \nter tSfe EPA^sampl/ numbers along
        with the other information which identifies/the samples, blanks, and
        standards.  The first item in the\table/must be the BFB since the 12-
        hour time period starts at the injection/of the instrument performance
        check standard.
        GC/MS system.
                   Arrange the items in chronological order for each
3.1.14  Sample Rece/Lpt^

  3.1.14.1  This/f on6 is used/ to
  sample containers/and s£
  required for^eacn^ample
  single samplesb^ippii
  Sample Delivery
  the deliverables for
  number and—a eupv^pf Fo
  for
  ident
  note
                                          [FORM
            nent~
         One
     (Sping contal
                                                    receipt and inspection of
                                                   1 of Form AADC-1 is
                                                      If the samples in a
                                         must be assigned to more than one
                                   original Form AADC-1 shall be placed with
                                      Le Delivery Group of the lowest Arabic
                                         must be placed with the deliverables
                                           (s).   The copies should be
                                           location of the original should be
son^ainer
the
e S<
      .Grox
        3.1.14.3  Op
        documentation,
                              airbill (if present).  Examine the
                           cotd the presence/absence of custody seals
                             intact, broken) in item 1 on Form AADC-1.
                          numbers in item 2.

                          iner, remove the enclosed sample
                            the presence/absence of chain-of-custody
December, 1991
                                                               Page B-30

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Exhibit  B
               VOA of Ambient Air  in  Canisters
         record(s),  SMO forms (i.e.,  Traffic Reports,  Packing^^sts),  and
         airbills  or airbill stickers in items 3-5 on Form AADG7-1.   Specify if
         there  is  an airbill present  or an airbill sticker/in/item 5 on Form
         AADC-1.   Record the airbill  or sticker number,  if present.
         3.1.14.4   Remove  the samples from the shipping c
         the  samples  and the  sample tags (if present)/c
         of the  canister (i.e.,  intact,  dent,  leaking)  ^
         of sample  tags  in items 6 and 7 on Form
         3.1.14.5  Review the sample  shipping
         information described in section 3.1.2.
         recorded  on all  the  documents and sample!
         answer  in item 8 on  Form AADC-1.
                                     examine
                                     condition
                                        sence
                    Its
                  bmpare
                  and ci
and
 complete
 ,e information
le> the appropriate
ier
         3.1.14.6   If  there are no problems^jbserved during receipt, sign and
         date  (include time)  Form AADC-1,  the^rshain^b*-cite tody record, and
         Traffic Report,  and write the sample numbejs ori'-^orm AADC-1.  Record
         the appropriate  sample tags  and assigned labRratoryxnumbers, if
         applicable.   The log-in date should be recordedSat theXtop of Form
         AADC-1 and the date and timey-e-f^gample receipt at the laboratory
         should be  recorded in items/9 and lG~.  Reco£dthe fraction designation
         (if appropriate) and the spVcif^c--a«ea_designatlSlr-4«.g. ,  refrigerator
         number) in the Sample Transfer block located—in__the/bottom left corner
         of Form AADC-1.   Sign and date\£he\£amp^e Transferolock.   Cross out
         unused columns and spaces.

         3.1.14.7   If  there are problems observed during receipt or an answer
         marked with an astepfstc^lrve. ,  " absent^" )\was circled, contact SMO and
         document the  contact aa^wellNas resolucionxjf the problem on a CLP
         Communication Log;,  following] rfisolution\ si?gn and date the forms as
         specified  in  thss preceding Jparagraphxajid note, where appropriate, the
         resolution of i&ie /problem.,

      3.1.15  Complete SDGvFile /CSF$  Document Inventory Sheet [FORM AADC-2]

         3.1.15.1   This fotm is us^d  to record the inventory of the SDG File
         Purge documents  and count o^xdocuments in the original Sample Data
         Package wbieh~ts^sent  to"^he Re~Rion.

                                 IPA-CSF^b^cuments as described in Exhibit B,
                                   cuments in the order specified on Form
                                     with  a consecutive number.  (Do not number
                                      the  CSF by reviewing the document numbers
                                   ranges in the columns provided in the Form
                                   cuments for a specific document type, enter
        an
        3.1.15.3
tory specific documents related to the CSF may
December, 1991
                                     Page B-31

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Exhibit B
VOA of Ambient Air in Canisters
        not fit into a clearly defined category.  The laboratory should review
        AADC-2 to determine if it is most appropriate to j)lao4 them under No.
        17, 18, 19, or 20.  Category 20 should be used if tl/ere is no
        appropriate previous category.  These types of .documents should be
        described or listed in the blanks under each apprppriabB^category.
December,  1991
                       Page B-32

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Exhibit B
                                               VOA of Ambient Air in Canisters
3.2  Data Reporting Forms

      3.2.1  Cover Page  [COVER PAGE - AAVC]

      3.2.2  Analysis Data Sheet [FORM I - AAVC]
                                                     /   / ^
      3.2.3  Tentatively Identified Compounds [FORM y - /AV

      3.2.4  Blank Summary [FORM II - AAVC]

      3.2.5  Laboratory Control Sample Data Shee

      3.2.6  GC/MS Instrument Performance Che$
             [FORM IV - AAVC]

      3.2.7  Initial Calibration Data Sheet

      3.2.8  Continuing Calibration Data Sheet

      3.2.9  Internal Standard Area and Retention Times""
             [FORM VII - AAVC]

      3.2.10 Canister Certification"*

      3.2.11 Analytical Sequence [FORM'

      3.2.12 Sample Receipt/Log-In Sheet f]

      3.2.13 Complete SDG Fj#e (CS>^ Documentx
                                                     IRM III - AAVC]
                                                          /\
                                                          alzbration
                                                  C-1]

                                                   tory Sheet  [FORM AADC-2]
December, 1991
                                                                     Page B-33

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 Lab Name:_
 Lab Code:_
 SAS No.:
Comments:
                U. S. ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
                      CONTRACT LABORATORY PROGRAM
                         Volatile Organics in Ambient Air — Canister
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                                    COVER PAGE
                                      Contract Mo.:
                                      CaseN
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                                             Sample ID
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                                                          /  /
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     Signature:              \
I certify that ihivxlata
completeness, fo
package and in thcco"
Manager's designee, as
                 iliance M/ith jhe terms and conditions of the contract, both technically and for
           : conditions detailed/above. Release of the data contained in this hardcopy data
                      silt/mined) on floppy diskette has been authorized by the Laboratory
                       ^nature:
                                      Name:
                                       Title:
                                 COVER PAGE- AAVC

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Lab Name:_
Lab Code:_
SASNo.:
               U. S. ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
                      CONTRACT LABORATORY PROGRAM
                        Volatile Organics in Ambient Air - Canister
                        SAMPLE RECEIPT/LOG-IN SHEET
Contract
Case No.
SDG NA:_7
ITEM
1. Custody Seal(s)
2. Custody Seal No(s).

3. Chain -of- Custody records
4. Traffic Reports or
Packing List
5. Airbill
Airbill No(s).
6. Sample Tags
! Sample Tag No(s):
1. Sample Condition
8. Do informations on custody
records, traffic reports, and
sample tags agree?
9. Date Received at Lab:
10. Time Received at Lab:
REMARKS
Present/ Abscnf Intact/Broken*


Present/Absent*
Present/Absent"
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Sticker/Present/Absent* (
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Present/Absent*
Listed/Not Listed on COC
Intact/Broken/Leaking*
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Lab
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    Name:_
    Code:_
    No:
            U. S.  ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
                  CONTRACT LABORATORY PROGRAM
                    Volatile Organics in Ambient Air — Canister
                 COMPLETE SDG FILE (CSF) DOCUMENT
                           INVENTORY SHEET
Contract No.:_
Case No.:    /
SDG No.: / /
                                                  /
DOCUMENT /X"
PageNos. Please Check !
From
1. Cover Page (Cover Page -AAVC) / /
2. Sample Receipt/Log- In Sheet (FORM AADC-1) / / / ">
3. CSF Document Inventory Sheet (FORM AADC-2) / / }f /
4. Analysis Data Sheet (FORM I - AAVC) / 4 /
5. Tentatively Identified Compounds (FORM I - AAVfexTIC)^\ /
6. Blank Summary Form (FORM II - AAVC) X^ £
7. Laboratory Control Sample Data Sheet (FORM III - AAVC) ^\
8. GC/MS Tuning with BFB (FORM IV - AAVC) X
9. Initial Calibration Data Sheet (FORM V - AAYQ
10. Continuing Calibration Data Sheet (FORM'VI - AA&Cj — — __^
13. Internal Standard Area and RT Summary (SpPlSfVH^«^4VC)_ ~~
14. Canister Certification Data Sheet (FORM VlX- AAVC) / f 	
15. Analytical Sequence (FORM IX - AAVC) \ \ / /
16. EPA Shipping/Receiving Documents \ \/ /
Airbill (No. of shipments: ) \ /
Chain-of- Custody Records /" 	 -\ \ \
Sample Tags / \ \ \
Sample Log- In Sheet (Lab/^c A^&C-TV \ 	 \ )
17. Misc. Shipping/Receiving jhaca/tfe, (list individual records)*. ^
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                                                    Date:
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                                                    Date:
   Primed Name/Title:
                              FORM AADC-2

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            U. S. ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
                  CONTRACT LABORATORY PROGRAM
                    Volatile Organfcs in Ambient Air - Canister
                         ANALYSIS DATA SHEET
Lab Name:_
Lab Code:_
SASNo.: ~
                    SDG No.:
Lab Sample ID:_
Lab File ID:
                   Date Received:     /  /
                   Date Analyzed:   / /
.Nafion Dryer: (  )YH/)N
 Instrument ID:
      i ID:
Canister pressure on tag (units):	
Canister pressure as received (units):_
                                y  mjectionyolurne(cm3):_
                                4\ Di
CASRN
67-64-1
75-05-8
107-02-8
107-13-1
71-43-2
100-44-7
75-27-4
74-83-9
106-99-0
L 78-93-3
56-23-5
108-90-7
75-45-6
75-00-3
67-66-3
74-87-3
COMPOUND NAME
Acetone
Acetonitrile , — _
Acrolein / "
Acrylonitrile \ "*\ 	
Benzene \ \
Benzyl chloride \ \
Bromodichloromethane \
Bromomethane \
1,3 - Butadiene^ 	 \
2-Butanone/' \
Carbon tetijachlefndeX \ 	
Chlorobej&ene' J V ^
Chlorodjfluofomethanp s 	 ,.
Chloro&hsne / /
Chlor^prm^x^ / /
Chlororriettiane ^^ /
ConibBQtratibn^rppbv)
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   107-05-1  !3-Chloro-l
   124-48-1  I Dibj^modilorometfaane
   106-93-4
   95-
   541-
50-1        	    	  _
73-/  !/,3-DichloroBfeQzerh>
   106-
   75-
   75-
46/7 /1,4-DjchIoroben^ene'
71/-8 /! Dichlorodifliiorornatha1
  ^-3 <;s^l~Dichlpr_c)ethaA_j
                            ne/
                          nroe/hene
                        ichl^roethene
   78-87-5  jl,2-Dichlor6b«^pane
  10061-01-5  cis-l,3-Dichloropropene
                             FORMI-AAVC-1

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            U. S. ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
                  CONTRACT LABORATORY PROGRAM
                     Volatile Organics in Ambient Air - Canister
                         ANALYSIS DATA SHEET
Lab Name:_
LabCode:_
SAS No.:
Lab Sample ID:_
Lab File ID:
Canister pressure on tag (units):	
Canister pressure as received (units):_
SDG No.:
Date Received:_
Date Analyzed:
  	(  "
Injection vofti
Dilution fjfcti
Nafion!
Instrument ID:
       ID:	
    (cm3):_
CASRN
10061-02-6
1320-37-2
100-41-4
142-82-5
87-68-3
110-54-3
167-56-1
75-09-2
80-62-6
108-10-1
98-83-9
111-65-9
109-66-0
115-07-1
100-42-5
79-43-5
127-18-4
108-88-3
120-82-1
COMPOUND NAME
trans- 1,3-Dichloropropene
1,2-Dfchloro- 1, 1,2,2- tetrafluoroethane
Ethylbenzene /- — __^
Heptane /
Hexachlorobutadiene \ \~~~~—
Hexane \ \
Methanol \ N
Methylene chloride \
LMethyl methacrylate \
4 — Methyl — 2 - ^pentanope
alpha-Metb/Istyrene \
Octane / / ^\ [^ 	 ._ j
n— Pentane / )
Propylefle / / /• -\
Styren/ ^ / /
I,l,2,2kjetnt6ajoroeth9t'ne
TetrachldroQthylene /
Toluene ^\ \^
1,2A~~ Triclilproberteerje ^\^
Cszjcentration (ppbv)
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   76-13/-1 ^. 1.1.2-Trichloru-1.2.24-lrif
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   95-6^6 ^^,4-Trimethylherizerye	
 ' 108-67-^ !,3"
  108-05-4  ;VKiyl
   75-01-4   ! Vinyh?faioric
  1330-20-7  {Xylenes,
 _ _95-47-_6   Xylene, o-
                            FORM I - AAVC-2

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            U. S. ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
                 CONTRACT LABORATORY PROGRAM
                    Volatile Organics in Ambient Air — Canister
               TENTATIVELY IDENTIFIED COMPO
Lab Name:_
Lab Code:
Lab Sample ID:_
SAS No.:	~
SDGNo:
GC Column ID:	
No.ofTICsFound:
     CASRN
COMPOUND
                               \  \     / VTPPteX/
    timated
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   RT     Q
(minutes)
                                 \  \
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                         FORM I - AAVC-TIC

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             U.S. ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
                  CONTRACT LABORATORY PROGRAM
                     Volatile Organics in Ambient Air - Canister
                            BLANK SUMMARY
Lab Name:_
Lab Code:_
SAS No.:
Lab Sample ID:,
Lab File ID:
                         Date Analyzed:_
                         Time Analyzed:,
                                            Co
Instrument ID:
Column ID:
                             x/
           THIS BLANK APPLIES TO THE
                                       FOUJQ
          WING SAMPLES:
      EPA Sample No.
                                Laboratory ID\    /  /
                         Sample
File
                                                            Analysis
       Date
Time
                                                        /
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I 27
! 28
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                               1-
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Comments:
                              FORM II - AAVC

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         U. S. ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
               CONTRACT LABORATORY PROGRAM
                 Volatile Organics in Ambient Air — Canister
           LABORATORY CONTROL SAMPLE DATA S
Lab Name:_
Lab Code:_
SASNo.: ~
Lab Sample ID:_
Lab File ID:
Date Analyzed:_
Time Analyzed:/
  .Instrument ID:
~7c0iumn ID:
Injection Volume (cm3):_

CASRN
71-43-2
56-23-5
106-93-4
106-46-7
107-06-2
78-87-5
10061-02-6
127-18-4
79-06-5
79-01-6
75-01-4
COMPOUND NAME
Benzene \ \ ~~
Carbon tetrachloride \ \^
1,2-Dibromoethane \
1,4-Dichlorobenzene \
l,2-Dichlorqetfiane"~x
1,2— DicWoropr^paas \
trans- l,3/-I^hloroprbpeife~~"1\
Tetractyoro/thylene / / — -^
I,l,2-/tric6loroetha/e /
TrichloiQetltyhMie/ /
Vinyl chloride^ ^
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                         FORM III - AAVC

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Lab Name:_
Lab Code:_
SAS No.:
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                 CONTRACT LABORATORY PROGRAM
                   Volatile Organics in Ambient Air — Canister
             GC/MS INSTRUMENT PERFORMANCE C
                      AND MASS CALIBRATION
             Contract
             Case No,
             SDG No'.rV
Lab Sample ID:_
Lab File ID:
Date Injected:_
Time Injected:
Injection Volume (cnr):_
               issiJFB Injected (ng):
             / /     /N
m/e
50
75
95
96
173
174
175
176
177
ION ABUNDANCE CRITERIA 4 /
8.0 - 40.0% of m/e 95 V \ /
30.0 -66.0 of m/e 95 \ ~
Base peak, 100% relative abundance \^
5.0 -9.0% of m/e 174 ^
Less than 2.0% of m/e 174 ,___
50.0 - 120.0% of m/e 95 / -— — _
4.0 -9.0% of m/e 174 \ \ — -^_
93.0 -101.0% of m/e 174 \ \ 7 / —
5.0 -9.0% of m/e 176 \ \ / /
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                             FORM IV - AAVC

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                     INITIAL CALIBRATION DATA S
Lab Name:_
Lab Code:_
SAS No.:
                 Contract N
                 Case No.:
                 SDGN
Instrument ID:
GC Column ID:
           	    		  ^y-njection Vo
Standard Preparation Method: ___DD(Direct)     DD(Cariist
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                      INITIAL CALIBRATION DATA
Lab Name:_
Lab Code:_
SAS No.:
                                           Contract No/
                                           Case No.:
                                           SDGNoX
Instrument ID:
              	 GC Column ID:
Standard Preparation Method:	DD(Direct)
STANDARD
EPA Sample No.
Lab File ID
Date injected
Time injected
COMPOUND NAME
trans-u-Dichloropropene
u-Dichloro-i.ii2-tetrafluoroethane
Ethylbenzene
Heptane
Hexachlorobutadiene
Hexane
Methanol
Methylene chloride
Methyl methacrylate
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alpha-Methyl styrene
Octane
n— Pentane
Propylene /
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Tetrachloroethylene
1,1,2,2-Tetrachloroethane
Toluene
1,2,4-Trichlorobenzepe^
1,1,1-Trichloroetharfe /-—
1,1,2-TrichloroetKane^
Trichloroethylene' /
Trichlorofluorometfiane
LU-Trichloro-iA^triflubfoethane
1,2,4-TrimethylbenzeneX
1,3,5 -Trimethylbenzfcne ^
Vinyl acetate X.
Vinyl chloride
Xylenes, m- & p-
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Lab Code:_
SASNo.:
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                 CONTRACT LABORATORY PROGRAM
                   Volatile Organks in Ambient Air — Canister
               CONTINUING CALIBRATION DATA
Contract No.
Case No.:
SDGNo
EPA Sample No.:_
Instrument ID:	
Date Injected:	
Lab
Injection Volume (cm):_
COMPOUND NAME
Acetone
Acetonitrile
Acrolein
Acrylonitrile
Benzene
Benzyl chloride
Bromodichloromethane
Bromomethane
1,3-Butadiene ^~
2-Butanone S
Carbon tetrachloride / /""
Chlorobenzene / /
Chlorodifluoromethane / /
Chloroethane / /
Chloroform ^ \^
Chloromethane ^\ "X.
3 — Chloro— 1 — propene "X^
Dibromochloromethane "x
1,2— Dibromoethaae^ "X^
1,2-Dichlorobejrfzenp- 	 -\ X
l,3-Dichlorot?6nz£ne "\
l,4-Dichloro6ei>zene \
Dichlorodifluoixknethane
1,1— Diehloroetharje
].2-Dichlorbe|hane\ j
J,l— Dichloroetfifen^ "X^ /
cis-l,2-Dichlonx;th>Be "\y
trans -12- Dichloroethenfev^ "/
1,2-Dichloropropane ^\y
cis - 1.3 - Dichloropropene
ICmeanRRF


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                 CONTRACT LABORATORY PROGRAM
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               CONTINUING CALIBRATION DATA
Lab Name:_
Lab Code:_
SAS No.:
EPA Sample No.:_
Instrument ID:	
Date Injected:	
Contract No.:
Case No.:   / /
SDG No.f/
Lab FUe
GC
Injection Volume (cm3):_
COMPOUND NAME
trans— 1,3— Dichloropropene
l,2-Dichloro-l,l,2,2-tetrafluoroethane
Ethylbenzene
Heptane
Hexachlorobutadiene
Hexane
Methanol
Methylene chloride
Methyl methacrylate
4— Methyl— 2-pentanone ^-H
alpha— Methyl styrene /
Octane / /^~
n-Pentane / /
Propylene / /
Styrene / /
I,l,2,2-Tetrachloroeth4ne "\
Tetrachloroethylene ^X^ "X^
Toluene "X^
1,2,4— Trichlorobenzene 	 ^
1,1,1 -Trichloroejhline ^\
I,l,2-Trichloroetha«e 	 \ N,
Trichloroethy.tene/ ^S.
Trichloroflu^roiTiethane \i
i.I.2-Trichlj/ro-/.2.2- trilluorocihane 1
1,2,4— Tri6iethylh<{izene j
1,3,5— Trimefh^jben^ne /
Vinyl acetate ^\ ^\. /
Vinyl chloride ^\ ^xy \
Xylenes, m— & p— ^\ /
JCyjene. o- "x/
1C mean RRP^


	 	 	
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                             FORM VI - AAVC-2

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                 INTERNAL STANDARD AREA AND RT S
Lab Name:
Lab Code:
SASNo.:
AREA: Upper Limit: +40«nntenia4sstandania
      Lower Limit: -40% ofiitternal stsTraWrd area.
Upper Limit: +0.33 minutes of internal standard RT.
Lower Limit: -0.33 minutes of internal standard RT.
All values outside of the QC limits must be fottey/ed by an "*" under the "#" column.
                               FORM VII-AAVC

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                  CONTRACT LABORATORY PROGRAM
                     Volatile Organics in Ambient Air — Canister
                       CANISTER CERTIFICATION
Lab Name:	
Lab Code:	
Case No.:	
Canister ID:	
Leak Test (psi/kPa):Initial Pressure:
               Final Pressure:
COMPOUND NAME
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
Acetone
Acetonitrile /
Acrolein
Acrylonitrile
Benzene
Benzyl chloride
Bromodichloromethane x" "\
Bromomethane / / — ^
1,3- Butadiene / / "\
2-Butanone / / /
Carbon tetrachloride/ v /
Chlorobenzene ^\ ^\/ /
Chlorodifluoromethane ^\ \
Chloroethane ^— — — -^ ^\
Chloroform / 	 	 	 ^\
Chloromethane/ ^\ \
3-Chloro/l/propene \ \
Dibrompchlpromethane \ ~\
1 ^\
Unspiked
Concentration
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1,2— Dichlorobenzene\ / /
l^-Dichlorobenzeiie^ ^\y / !
1,4— Dichlorobenzene ^\ /
Dichlorodifluoromethane


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3
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Init^l ^
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                  CONTRACT LABORATORY PROGRAM
                     Volatile Organics in Ambient Air — Canister
                       CANISTER CERTIFICATION
Lab Name:	
Lab Code:	
Case No.:	
Canister ID:	
Leak Test (psi/kPa):Initial Pressure:,
               Final Pressure:
COMPOUND NAME
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
31
32
33
34
35
36
37
38
39
40
41
42
1,1-Dichloroethane ,
1,2- Dichloroethane
1,1- Dichloroethene
cis- 1,2- Dichloroethene
trans- 1,2- Dichloroethene
1,2-Dichloropropane ^ — -\
cis— 1,3— Dichloropropene/ „ 	 _
trans- 1,3- Dichloropropene/ \
	 	 y. i \
i^-Dichloro-i.iw-tetrailuoToethane/
Ethylbenzene / / /
Heptane \^ ^\ / /
	 *- 	 	 \ -s/ I
Hexachlorobutadiene \^ 4
Hexane ^\
Methanol /^ \. "^
Methylene cliloi^de^ ^^"x^ \
Methyl m^tha/frylate "\ \
4- Methyl -/-pentanone \ \
1 	 •+•*- ~<- -
alpha -^lethyKstyrene j j
Octane ^\ ^^x. / /
43 n-Pentane ^\ ^\ / /
1 	 ' 	 	 	 -^x. ^ /
44 Propylene \. /
• 45
: 46
Styrene ^^^
1 , ] ,2,2 -Tetrachloroethane
1
Uospiked
Concentration
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                            FORM VIII - AAVC-2

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                  CONTRACT LABORATORY PROGRAM
                     Volatile Orgaaics in Ambient Air — Canister
                       CANISTER CERTIFICATION
Lab Name:	
Lab Code:	
Case No.:	
Canister ID:	
Leak Test (psi/kPa):Initial Pressure:,
               Final Pressure:
Initial V^ctram:
Final Vacuum:
COMPOUND NAME
47
48
49
50
51
52
53
54
55
56
57
58
59
60

1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
Tetrachloroethylene
Toluene >
1,2,4-Trichlorobenzene
1, 1, 1 — Trichloroethane
1, 1,2-Trichloroethane
Trichloroethylene
Trichlorofluoromethane x"' x
1,1,2-Trichloro- l,2,2-triflji6Yqe*han.e
1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene/ / \
1,3,5 -Trimethylbenzen4 / /
Vinyl acetate / ^ /
Vinyl chloride ^\ ^x.y /
Xylenes, m— & p— ^\ C
Xylene, o— ^, 	 ^\
OTHERS "\ ^
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/ / \ \
7 7 } \
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Concentration

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                          FORM VIII- AAVC-3

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                         ANALYTICAL SEQUENCE
Lab Name:_
Lab Code:_
SAS No.:
Instrument ID:
         EPA Sample No.
Lab Sample ID
                                           /AnalysiSyTJme
Analysis Date
 1
 2
 3
 4
 5
 6
 7
 8
 9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
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                                 FORM IX - AAVC

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December, 1991

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Exhibit C
                                               VOA of Ambient Air in Canisters
                                    TABLE 1

                        VOA OF AMBIENT AIR IN CANISTERS
                        TARGET COMPOUND LIST  (TCL) AND
                  CONTRACT REQUIRED QUANTITATION LIMITS
Target Compound

Acetone
Acetonitrile
Acrolein
Acrylonitrile
Benzene
Benzyl chloride
Bromodichloromethane
Bromomethane
1,3-Butadiene
2-Butanone
Chloromethane
Carbon tetrachloride
Chlorobenzene
Chlorodifluoromethane
Chloroethane
Chloroform
3-Chloro-1-propene
Dibromochloromethane
1,2-Dibromoethane
1,2-Dichlorobenzene
1,3-Dichlorobenzene
1,4-Dichlorobenzene
Dichlorodifluoromet
1,1-Dichloroethane
1,2-Dichloroethane
1,1-Dichloroethene
cis-1,2-Dichloroethylene
trans -1,2 -Dichloiyethyl«Qe
1,2-Dichloropropane
cis-1,3-Dichl^rot
trans-1,3-DLchlyropropene
l,2-Dichlor6-lx
Ethylbenzene
Heptane
HexachlofcJkytadi
Hexane
     107-06-2
      75-35-4
     156-59-2
     .156-60-5
       8-87-5
        -01-5
   10061-02-6
.ane 1320-37-2
     100-41-4
     142-82-5
      87-68-3
     110-54-3
5
5
5
5
2
5
2
5
5
5
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
5
5
2
2
2
5
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
5
2
*  ppbv referenced to 23
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 Exhibit  C
                VOA of Ambient Air in Canisters
                                    TABLE 1

                        VOA OF AMBIENT AIR IN CANISTERS
                        TARGET COMPOUND  LIST  (TCL) AND
                 CONTRACT REQUIRED QUANTITATION  LIMITS
                                  (continued)
Target  Compound
Methanol
Hethylene  chloride
Methyl methacrylate
4-Methyl-2-pentanone
alpha-Methyl  styrene
Octane
n-Pentane
Propylene
Styrene
1,1,2,2-Tetrachloroethane
Tetrachloroethylene
Toluene
1,2,4-Trichlorobenzene
1,1,1-Trichloroethane
1,1,2-Trichloroethane
Trichloroethylene
Trichlorofluoromethane
1,1,2-Trichloro-l,2,2-trifluoroethane
1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene
1,3,5-Trimethylbenzene
Vinyl acetate
Vinyl chloride
Xylenes, m- and p-
Xylene, o-
NOTE:  The values in Table 1
not absolute dete
at  or slight!
concentration
           Required Quantitation Limits (CRQL),
          Ltation limits in these tables are set
             in the  sample  equivalent to  the
 pration^standard analyzed for each analyte.
*  ppbv referenced to"
76Q  mm Hg
December, 1991
                                       Page C-2

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Exhibit C
VOA of Ambient Air in Canisters
                                   TABLE 2

                        VOLATILE ORGANIC COMPOUNDS FOR
            TENTATIVE IDENTIFICATION AND DEVELOPMENT 0
Target Compound

Carbon disulfide
Pyridine
1,2-Dibromo-3-chloropropane
2-Chloro-1,3-butadiene
trans-1,4-Dichlorobutene
Propanal
2-Hexanone
Cyclohexanone
1-Bromobutane
2-Methylnaphthalene
1,3,4-Trimethylbenzene
2,2-Dichloropropane
1,1-Dichloropropene
n-Propylbenzene
tert-Butylbenzene
sec-Butylbenzene
1,2,3-Trichlorobenzene
             75-15-0
             110-86-1
             96-12-8
              26-99-8
             110-57-6
             123-38-6
             591-78-6
             108-94-1
             109-65-9
             91-57-6
                  -6
                  0-7
                -58-6
              ;03-65-l
              8-06-6
             135-98-8
             87-61-6
     This/table  lists additional aompounds for which  the  method has not been
validate/,  bot which were  ranWed las air  toxics  of concern or  identified as
compoundsNjf  Regional interest/during the development of this  document.  Data
developed during method validation/ and subsequent analysis under SAS may  lead to
validation  of the  VOCXmeth/ds/in  this  document  for some or  all  of these
compounds.         ^\   ^/  /
December,  1991
                        Page

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                  ANALYTICAL METHOD
                   VOLATILE ORGANIC
                COLLECTED  IN SUMMA®
                 GAS CHROMATOGRAPHY/MASS
0  IN AIR
ANALYZED BY
    (GC/MS)
December, 1991

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                                   EXHIBIT D
                  ANALYTICAL METHOD FOR THE  DETERMINATION/OF,
                   VOLATILE ORGANIC COMPOUNDS  (VOCs)  IN/IR/
                 COLLECTED IN SUMMA® CANISTERS AND ANAL/ZED/ BY
                 GAS CHROMATOGRAPHY/MASS SPECTROMETRY/(GC/MJ
                               TABLE OF CONTENTS
      SECTION 1   INTRODUCTION

      SECTION 2   SAMPLE STORAGE AND HOLDING^

      SECTION 3   CANISTER PREPARATION AND CERTIFIC/

      SECTION 4   OPTIONAL GC/FID

      SECTION 5   GC/MS ANALYSIS 01

                                    \  \     /,
                                                  STHOD ACCEPTABILITY FOR
SECTION 6   REQUIREMENTS FOR DI
            VOC ANALYSIS FROM CANJ
                                                                             48
December. 1991

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Exhibit D
                                               VGA of Ambient Air in Canisters
                                   EXHIBIT D
                  ANALYTICAL METHOD FOR THE DETERMINATION 0!
                   VOLATILE ORGANIC COMPOUNDS (VOCs) IN/A
                 COLLECTED IN SUMMA® CANISTERS AND ANA/YZED B
                 GAS CHROMATOGRAPHY/MASS SPECTROMETRTT (
1   INTRODUCTION

1.1  SCOPE AND APPLICATION

    1.1.1  The analytical methods  that  follo^ are  desi|
    air samples collected in SUMMA® polished, stainless
    the volatile organic compounds on the
    in Exhibit C.  The compounds to be  iden
    canister samples are those  listed in Table^fiVC-l
    Required Quantitation Limits shown  therein.
    Compendium Method TO-14, "The  Determination  of
    (VOCs) in Ambient Air Using SUMMA®  Passivated  Caniste"
                                                              analyze whole
                                                           el canisters for
                                                          List for Volatiles
                                                                 from
                                                       j.th the Contract
                                                                 based on EPA
                                                               ;anic Compounds
                                                                ing and Gas
    Chromatographic Analysis," with/appfo^riata^aodificationiV  The
    modifications  include a more  gener«t-4e^criptiotrTTf--Shemethod for
    preconcentration of  target compounds*,anafSTygeneration /of standards.
    One result of  the modifications  is\.tna± many systems~~cTnrrently in use  for
    VOC analysis can be  adapted to thes\ anslWic^l methods.   Any reasonable
    analytical system can be used provided tne  system produces results
    equivalent to  the results specified infection 5.
    1.1.2  This method is /divided i
    and holding times ;
    screening; GC/MS anaysas; and
    described in the screening sec
    analyzed by GC/FLD ty determi
    and the possiblenee^ for si
    contains a descr
    chromatographic
    included in the ana
    preconcentratioa-technique
    requirements discusses^dgtect
    prec is ion/tha^tiav^-been
    and whiqn t}*e laboratory, mi
    docume
   o the forlowxi^g sections: sample storage
    .ng and certification; optional sample
            perlgjmnance requirements.   As
                of the sample may be
               tion level of the volatiles
   dilutionT^/The GC/MS analysis section
 !ull scan MS analysis after gas
 ie sample preconcentration technique is
   because GC/MS operation and the
      related.  The section on performance
        s, audit accuracy, and replicate
       EPA-sponsored network operations,
meet when performing analyses under this
                               .hievedT
     1.1.f  This  method is applicable to specific VOCs that have been tested
     and de-^ermiried to be stable when stored in SUMMA® polished canisters.
     The volatile organic compound^ that have been collected in pressurized
     canisters arJtiksucce^s^fuliy analyzed by this method are listed in Table
     D/VC-1  along wvbk targ"fe« compounds for which storage stability in
                                                                       Page D-l
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Exhibit D
                                               VGA of Ambient Air in Canisters
    canisters has not been fully documented.  These compo
    successfully measured at the parts per billion by vo
1.2  SUMMARY OF METHOD

    1.2.1  In the field, a sample of air is drawn t'
    comprised of components that regulate the rate
    into a pre-evacuated SUMMA® passivated caniste1
    collected, the canister valve is closed, an
    attached to the canister, and the canister
    predetermined laboratory for analysis.

    1.2.2  During analysis, water vapor may
    Nafion® dryer (if applicable), althouj
    all analysis results of polar compoun
    by collection in a cryogenically-coole
    removed and the temperature of the trap is
    collected in the trap are revolatilized
    detected by mass spectrometry.
1.3  INTERFERENCES

    1.3.1  Chloromethane, vinyl chl
    display peak broadening if the
    column in a tight band.
                                                           ids/'have been
                                                              (ppbv) level.
    1.3.2  Polar compounds such as methanol
    and methyl ethyl ketone _h«ve-~been found'
    nonpolar VOCs when stored in cat1
    1.3.3  In cases whe
    polar compounds arj

    1.3.4  Interfer
    the canisters di
    canister cleaning
    analytical system, and
    following details—will
    of caniste
                                                            e gas stream by a
                                                           dryer invalidates
                                                         'e then concentrated
                                                        'ryogen is then
                                                        The VOCs originally
                                                            GC column, then
                                                            chloroethane can
                                                           'red to the GC
                                                .anol, butanol, acetonitrile,
                                                  less stable than the more
                                                   en-day periods.
    1.3.6  Canister^shouiC/be
    should be capped tl-ghjtly
                                                    dry the sample stream,
                                                 result from contamination of
                                   racturing practices, contamination of the
                                               of the sampling system or
                                    use or storage.  Attention to the
                                            the possibility of contamination
                                  ufactured using high quality welding and
                                  anisters should be filled with humidified
                                    to determine cleanliness.  The cleaning
                                anfi analytical system should be assembled of
                                ts/ and each system should be shown to be free
                                f
                               ,-tored  in  a contaminant- free  location and
                               iring shipment and when not  in use  to  prevent
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    leakage of ambient air into or out of the canister in
    leak develops in the valve.
                                                              event that a
    1.3.7  Impurities in the dilution gas (if applicable7) and carrier gas,
    organic compounds out-gassing from the plumbing ah/ad ef the trap, and
    solvent vapors in the laboratory account for the nfajoritjNof
    contamination problems.  The analytical system iraist/bV^Jemons^rated to be
    free from contamination under the conditions of/the! analysis byi?unning
    humid zero air blanks.  The use of tubing othe^than chromato^giaphil
    grade stainless steel, non-TFE thread sealanjfeT^or flow controirfe«s wit
    rubber components must be avoided.
    1.3.8  Significant contamination of the
    whenever analysis of samples containing
    analyzed.  This in turn can result in
    subsequent analyses.  Whenever an unu,
    encountered, it should be followed by
    check for cross-contamination.

    1.3.9  The laboratory where analysis of volatiles
    completely free of solvents.
                                                            ment can occur
                                                            rations are
                                                          ination in
                                                         'ted sample is
                                                         humid zero air to
                                                              rmed should be
1.4  DEFINITIONS

    NOTE:  Definitions used in this dbcum^nt and
    operating procedures (SOPs) should\e consist
    E260, and E355.  All pertinent abbreviations/
    within this document at point of use.

    1.4.1  Absolute canis
    the canister  (kPa,

    1.4.2  Absolute p
    zero pressure  (
    kPa, mm Hg, or
    1.4.3  Cryogen:  A
    the cryogenic trap of
    nitrogen  (bp :JL94^&1 or
                                                           repared standard
                                                  int with ASTM Methods D1356,
                                                 and symbols are defined
                                                   lere Pg -  gauge pressure  in
                                                 ,with reference  to  absolute
                                                 sure) , usually  expressed as
                                   used to obtain very  low  temperatures  in
                                   'ical system.  A typical cryogen is liquid
                                         (bp  -185.7°C).
    1.4.4  Dynamie'"'calibratiohc  Calibration of an  analytical  system using
    calibrattion/gas standard concentrations in a  form  identical  or very
    similar^ to/the samples toVbeNanalyzed and by  introducing such standards
    into /he/inlet of the sampling or analytical  system  in  a manner very
    similar ^p the normal sampling or analytical  process.

    1.4.5  DynamicNL^ution: /Means of preparing  calibration mixtures in
    which standat^l ga^es) f/om/pressurized cylinders  are continually blended
    with humidif ieoNzjero air ii/ a manifold so that  a flowing stream of
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    calibration mixture is available at the inlet of the analytical system.
    1.4.6  Gauge pressure:  Pressure measured above ambj4nt
    pressure (as opposed to absolute pressure).  Zero
    to ambient atmospheric (barometric) pressure.

    1.4.7  MS-SCAN:  The GC is coupled to a MS pro|
    scan a range of ions repeatedly during the GC
    current context, this procedure serves as a
    and characterization of the sample.

    1.4.8  Megabore® column:  Chromatographic/coJ
    diameter (I.D.) greater than 0.50 mm.
    trademark of the J&W Scientific Co.  Fc
    Megabore® refers to chromatographic cc
                                                            atmospheric
                                                             ressure is equal
                                                                       :ode to
    1.4.9  Qualitative accuracy:  The ability oi
    correctly identify compounds.

    1.4.10  Quantitative accuracy:
    correctly measure the concentr
                                                         tical system to
                                                                 system to
                                                                d.
                                                             n internal
                                                            umn is a
                                                              method,
                                                          mm I.D.
e ability of an ana
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     SAMPLE STORAGE AND HOLDING TIMES
 2.1  CANISTER RECEIPT
2.1.1  Receipt of each canister is recorded  in a  laboratory notebook
dedicated to this use.  The overall condition of  each  sample canister is
observed and noted in the dedicated laboratory ncftebo"ofcv^  Eaclv canister
should be received with an attached sample identfification"6ag.   i*Qte on
the identification tag the date received and iftitj4ls  of

2.1.2  The pressure of the canister is checked
gauge to the canister inlet.  The canister/va^e  is opened briefly and
the gauge pressure (kPa, psig) is recorde^

                                                       ir may wish to
                                                      co air up  to a gauge
                                                  SUITS  that enough sample
     2.1.3  If gauge pressure is <83 kPa      ps
     pressurize the canisters, as an option/ wii
     pressure of approximately 137 kPa (20 ps
sample
                               canisters must be completed within 14 days
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3   CANISTER PREPARATION AND CERTIFICATION

3.1  CANISTER PREPARATION

    3.1.1  Summary

         3.1.2  The  SUMMA©  polished stainless  steel  /an inters ^fec leaded by
         alternate pressurization and evacuation.  T^jo/methods  ofcleaning
         techniques  are  described in this section-/$n the  alternate cl
                                                    alves .

                                                  le of measuring vacuum  in
                                             of f5.05 mm Hg or less.

                                   /required):  Stainless  steel U-shaped open
                                  tiquid argon or liquid nitrogen to prevent
                                          of oil from vacuum pump and to
                                          canister(s).

                                          gauges (2):  0-345 kPa  (0-50 psig)
                                    .ow control valve:  To regulate flow of
                               Pressurizable  water  bubbler or other system
                             /moisture  to the zero  air supply.

                                  (optional):  For  heating canisters.
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    3.1.5  Reagents

         3.1.5.1   Deionized water:   High performance liquid ohromatography
         (HPLC) grade  for  humidified zero air stream.

         3.1.5.2   Cryogen:   Liquid  argon or liquid nitrogen.

    3.1.6  Cleaning Procedure

         3.1.6.1  A canister cleaning system may be Assembled, as illustrated
         in Figure D/VC-1,  where  cryogen is addad tci both the vacuum pump^-and
         zero  air supply traps.   Figure  D/VC-5/provides a flow diagram of the
         canister cleaning process  by this met
         3.1.6.2   Connect  the  canister(s)  t
         shut-off  valve  and the  canister v,
         pressure  in the canister(s).   Star
         shut-off  valve, and then open the
         the canister(s) to <0.05 mm  Hg and hold
         one hour.
NOTE:  On a daily basis or/more
cryogenic traps with zero i^ir
previous canister cleaning
                                          [empve any
                                                   Open the vent
                                                 .se any remaining
                                                     close the vent
                                               ff valve.  Evacuate
                                                   uum for at least
                                                               rge the
                                                             water from
                                        icuum/t
                                          lvex
3.1.6.3  Close the vacuum and
and open the zero air shut-off
with humid zero air to a gauge pre:
psig).   If a zero
need to be limited' to maintain the ze
                                            sun
                                  yrator system
                                          f
                                       res-sure gauge shut-off valves
                                        pressurize the canister(s)
                                        of approximately 206 kPa  (30
                                          used, the flow rate may
                                            quality.
3.1.6.4  Close
to vent down
Close the vex
additional
cycles for e->
                         a/mospheri/c
                                 §ure
                                Repeat
                             of three"
         allow the  canister(s)
  pugh the vent shut-off valve.
  lis  procedure two (2)
,3)  evacuation/pressurization
                 At the enc
                        CO. 05
                       the
    3.1.7
                            lyacuation/pressurization cycle,
                                 evacuated canister is now ready  for
                            j±ion>analyses.
         3.1.
         closed
         vented to  a
                         cedure

                           ter cleaning system is shown in Figure
                           cedure  is  described below.

                           stem valve  and manifold valves  are in the
                     :he/pump  is on.   Place  canisters,  which have been
                       ressure in  the oven,  and  attach to the
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         manifold.
         100°C.
                   Close  the  canister  valves.   Bring the c^veiy temperature to
         3.1.7.3  Place liquid nitrogen in the Dewar fI/ask "^ immerse the cold
         trap and replenish as needed during the cleanup cycle^v.  Open the
         system valve and evacuate the system lines Co -COTbS^mm Hg~  If the
         system lines will not pump down, the trap jnay/oe blocked.  Tc^ correct
         this,  remove the cryogen and warm the
         is pulled through the lines into the pt
                                                / /
         NOTE:   Care should be taken to always/keep the system valve closed
         unless the cold trap is immersed in yryogen or afrxls being pulled
         through the lines to the pump.  This wi/11 ensure rtlat pump oil does
         not backstream into the line between £he trap/and/canisters.
        3.1.7.4  Once  the  system line is eviacuate^iy/op*
        and evacuate the manifold tubing to <0>Q5 mm
        whether or not the canister/manifold connections^
        Open  the canister  valves,  and evacuate the
        and hold at this vacuum for_a minimum of one houi
        canister valves, close the
        canisters from the manifoJ
        that  air is flowing to the
        trap.  Allow the trap to wax
        system valve.
                                                          the manifold valve
                                                           This will indicate
                                                           re leak- tight.
                                                                 <0.05 mm Hg
                                                             Cl^se the
                                                ve, and discnnect the
                                                manTfoW-jzaJ.ye slightly so
                                          anown remove the cryogen from the
                                       to\room feemperatufe-'and close the
         3.1.7.5  This cleaning method may^be enhanced by adding a cycle in
         which the canisters-^Te^pyessurizedNwith. humidified zero air and then
         re-evacuated to <3s.l  Tfcst all canisters by pressurizing them to a gauge pressure
         of apprt»3$imate-ly 20fl kB4 (30 psig) with zero air.  Measure and record
         the initialxpres^tire and close the canister valve.  After 24  hours,
         open the valveV^and measure and record the pressure.
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         3.2.3.2  Evacuate each canister to <0.05 mm Hg, re
         reading, close the canister valve, and setting tlv
         24 hours.  After 24 hours, open the canister val
         vacuum.

     3.2.4  Technical Acceptance Criteria

         3.2.4.1  In the pressurized test, if leak-
         pressure should not decrease by more than
         the 24-hour period.
                                                       the vacuum
                                                      ister aside for
                                                       record the
                                            cai
3.2.4.2  The vacuum reading in the
should be within 0.02 mm Hg of the i
     3.2.5  Corrective Action

             Any significant change from the
         vacuum may indicate that compounds
         walls or that the valve or weld seam are iv
         must be resolved after which the canister sha
         and be subject to the same criteria for leak-
         results are still not with
         aside.
                                                    s in the evacuation tests
             Canister
         and spiked a;
         determine t
         determines
         by the stability"
         a one  week period.
     3.3.2  Fre
                                                sure or initial
                                                   from the canister
                                                          Any problem
                                                        a leak test
                                                         If the
                                                       ,st be set
     3.2.6   Documentation

             Results of the leak tests sh

3.3  CANISTER CERTIFICATION

     3.3.1   Summary
                                         ported on Form VIII-AAVC.
                                        procedures:  blank analysis
                                        'blank analysis is to
                                           and the spiked analysis
                            the interior of the canister as indicated
                         Siked target compounds in the canister over
er,
                  individual
                   individual
         less
         is evident,  th"
         for cleanli
                         ;ers must be checked after cleaning to
                         :hat pass the cleanliness criteria.   A total
                           rs should be analyzed in ten batches to
                           er contamination and for batch
                           ng apparatus.   If and when only two or
                         are contaminated and no batch contamination
                 abo/atory  may reduce the  number of canisters tested
                        eaning,  but must continue to check 10 percent
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        of  the canisters or one canister  from  each  cleani
        greater.
    3.3.3  Procedure

         3.3.3.1  Calibrate  the GC/FID  or  the  GC/MS
         the tuning criteria, using a single  inject
         standard containing all  the target compou:
         volatile organics,  prepared according to/o
         standard preparation procedures described
                                                                 whichever is
                                                                   met all
                                                                      evel of
         3.3.3.2   For  the blank (unspiked)  at
         contents  of a clean canister, pressx
         humid  zero air following  the precoi
                                                ifs,  analy^s. an aliquot of the
                                                  (206 ]&a/or 30 psig) with
                                              tration procedure in 5.12.3.
         3.3.3.3   For  the  spiked analysis, ^thesantexc4niXter used for the
         blank analysis  or another  clean caniste-r may boused.   Spike the
         canister  with the target compounds  then pr«ssur£fce with humid zero
         air to 206  kPa  or 30 psig.   The canister shoxiid conba^n each target
         compound  at a nominal level  of 10 ppbv.  Immediate^ analyze an
         aliquot of  the  canister con€en£s~~f-©41cwing the preco>w4ntration
         procedure in  section 5.12.(

         3.3.3.4   Allow  the spiked  caniste^ to sit iat room—temperature
         (ageing)  for  7  days, then  reanalyze^the canister and compare the
         results with  the  results of  the initial/analysis.

         3.3.3.5   After  analYS-ts-r--re - evacuates the\unspiked canister to <0.05
         mm Hg.  If  clean,/^he evacuated canister \s now ready for storage
         and/or collection! of/STrNsamftle from ttte. fijeld.
         3.3.3.6  The
         cycles as a
                      Jikefd canister
                         canis te
                                     rar
          ?t uncbe<£g the full canister cleaning
                    use.
        3.3.3.7  Th
        one month aftecje
        one month or more
        recleanedjjjz—geing
        evacuation; howev
        cleanlin
                                g.
                            thr
     3.3.4
      .sters are considered clean for a period  of
      If a canister is stored for a period  of
         successfully cleaned, it must be
           lycle of pressurization and
no sCtfesequeSt analytical confirmation of
   be fortexusing.
                              er
                                    .ysis, target compound concentrations are
                                       standard quantitation method.   Use the
                                   rmine target compound concentration levels:

                                                                    Eq. D/VC-1
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                                                      e L
                                                          sample

                                                          calibration
                                                 inje
where:  Ax  -    peak response of target analyt
                 aliquot;
        As  -    peak response of target analyt
                 standard;
        Vx  =    volume of sample aliquot
        Vs  =    volume of calibration standa:
                 and
        Cs  -    concentration of target a:
                 s tandard, ppbv.
        3.3.4.2  For the spiked analysis, calculate/ the percent differenc
        (%D) for each target compound between /he/peak responses at the
        initial day and the seventh day using/thar followirig^equation:
                                           10J
                                                             Eq. D/VC-2
        where:
                                     \>v
                    peak response of targetxanaly&eat  initial analysis;
                    and                      \.   ^\^
                    peak response of target analy'fce afte^Ss? days.
    3.3.4.3  For non-target co:
    target analyte in  the call
    time to that of the non-target

3.3.5  Technical acceptance Criter
        3.3.5.1  No target compound shall
        at a level higher thalTTts^CRQL.
        compounds in the Canister (
        ppbv.
                                                  peak response of the
                                                           closest retention
                                                           ample.
                                           sent in the unspiked canister
                                             1 concentration of
                                            -^target) shall not exceed 10
        3.3.5.2  For the Spiked canistej^the^accyeptable percent difference
        for any target compound at a/riominkl^lOyppbv concentration in
        humidified jtero Sur is ±30 itercent.

    3.3.6  Corrective Action

        3.3.6.1  A*^-t»aBiked cSinisterswith  a  target analyte concentration
        greater'than the ibs.CRQL os^a total concentration greater than 10
        ppbv/target alRKnon- oarget) shall be  recleaned and reanalyzed
        subj4ct/to the samescriCfria for cleanliness, or be set aside.

        3/3.6/.2  For the spiked anklysis, a  percent difference greater than
         £30 percent indicates a) problem with the  canister, e.g., leak at
        steams ahd^active sites/inside the canister.  Any problem must be
        resolved after which t«ie >canister shall undergo a spiked analysis and
        be subjebt to the sanle criteria for  cleanliness.  If after
        reanalysis/^Khe peWentr difference  is  still not within the limits, the
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        canister must be  set  aside.

    3.3.7  Documentation

            Results  of  the  certification of the canis/t
        on Form VIII-AAVC.
                                                                   reported
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4    OPTIONAL GC/FID SCREENING OF SAMPLES IN CANISTERS

4.1   SUMMARY

         The air sample is screened by GC/FID to determine t(he approximate
     range of concentrations of VOCs in the sample and/to determine whether a
     dilution of the sample will be required prior to /GC/tfSXanalys^is.  Since
     FID identifications are based on retention time/alone, an^-EH) sc^s^ening
     analysis is useful only in establishing tentative Adentificat
     concentrations of the components in a sample,/Snct in determining'-vihethel
     a dilution of the sample will be required pr^or/to GC/MS analysis.

4.2   APPARATUS AND MATERIALS

     4.2.1  Gas chromatograph:  An analytical system complete with gas
     chromatograph suitable for on-column iiijectej^on and/aLl required
     accessories including analytical columnSk. gase^s^^lame ionization
     detector,  and integrator.  A data system is-vrecommonded for measuring
     peak areas.  Sub-ambient oven control and ovenM^mpeba^ure programming
     are required.
     4.2.2   Chromatographic column:
     as  DB-1,  DB-5,  or DB-624,  or ee
                      53 mm fused si]
column such
                Lent.
     NOTE:   The wider Megabore® column\is less susceptiBle-^to plugging as a
     result  of trapped water,  thus reducing \heyneea for a Nafion® dryer in
     the  analytical system.   However,  gresterVetention time variability has
     been observed when the  Nafion® dryer iV not/used to remove water vapor
     from the  sample stream,  aa^-the analyst,\the\ef ore, must be careful to
     consider  any retention/time shifts when identifications are made.  The
     Megabore® column has /samp£e""fe«t>aeity approaching that of a packed column,
     while retaining muci/of/the peak r^solu^ion traits of narrower columns.
     GC operating parameter/ are toybe optimizexsamp]C« gas and canister sample flow) and
     to provider anaiog—output tx? monitbx^low anomalies (two 0-100 cm3/min
     units fof air and one (KjLO cm3/min unit for helium, or equivalent).
    4.2.6 / Vacuum pump:   GenerJ
    the downstream pressure  of
    pressure  differential neces
          purpose laboratory pump,  capable of reducing
        (:he)flow controller to provide the minimum
        jary to maintain controlled flow rates.
    4.2.7  Chrdm&^ograJ
    plumbing fitting
;ic  grade/stainless steel tubing and stainless steel
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                                                              .pable of
                                                            andard, two -s cage
                                                               itrogen, and
    4.4.2  Analyze the
    Use the retention
    standard to tenta

    4.4.3  Based o:
    compounds in the
    whether the target
    calibration.
    4.4.4   If
    calibration
                                               cribed in section 5.2.3.
    4.2.8  Vacuum/pressure gauges:  Stainless steel gauge;
    measuring vacuum and pressure.

    4.2.9  Stainless steel cylinder pressure regulatoi
    cylinder regulators with pressure gauges for helyi
    hydrogen gas cylinders.

    4.2.10  Gas purifiers:  Used to remove organic
    from gas streams.

    4.2.11  Calibration system and manifold

4.3  REAGENTS

    4.3.1  Gases:  Cylinders of helium,
    ultrahigh purity grade.

    4.3.2  Liquid nitrogen:   For cooling GC oven at

    4.3.3  Deionized water:   HPLC gra^e, for humidifying"

4.4  PROCEDURE
                                                               reams.
    4.4.1  Prepare working calibratio
    and calibrate the GC at three of
    ppbv) to determine the instrument li
    FID linearity range has been establish"
    using a single-point (
                                                           ed in section  5.4,
                                                             (2, 10, and  20
                                                and sensitivity.  Once the
                                                  GC/FID may be calibrated
                                                 .ring each 12-hour period.

                                                    cribed in section 5.12.3.
                                                    in the calibration
                                                 unds in the sample.
                                          tentatively identified target
                                   nine whether the sample must be diluted or
                                     within  the range of the GC/MS
                     compounds are
                               tion
thin the range of the GC/MS
4.5  DILDTIO!
         The GC/FID^reenJ
     approximate  concern
                                   present at concentrations higher  than the
                                   , then  the sample must be diluted  as
                                   tion prior to GC/MS  analysis.
                                ocedure,  if used,  will have shown the
                                of  sample  components.   If a dilution of the
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sample was indicated, first determine the dilution  fac
the concentration into the upper half of the GC/MS  ca
one of the following procedures to dilute the sample

4.5.1  Estimate the final pressure of the canister/nee
dilution.  Pressurize the canister with humid zen
demonstrated to be free of contaminants.  Measur,
pressure and calculate the actual dilution fac
equation:
                                                               needed to bring
                                                               tion,  then use
                                                             d to achieve the
                                                               h has been
                                                                    ister
where:
NOTE:
         DF -
         Xa -
         Ya -
                     dilution factor;
                     canister pressure abso^ut
                     canister pressure abs/>lut<
             (Xa and Ya must be in same units).
                                            before/diLution; and
                                             fter/dilution.
    4.5.2  Using a gastight syringe,  transfer  an  aliqtteif of^Sajnple from the
    original canister to a clean,  evaluated  canister.   PrfessurL&e the
    dilution canister with humid zero air~"which_Jjas  been dembsstrated to be
    free of contaminants .  Calculate  tke__4i^tion?ac~to*--£rOTn the volume of
    original sample injected and the\volvuneoT~TiiluEion gas /which was added
    using the following equation.
                                  »»_ i ___ \  \ /   /
                                                                    Eq.  D/VC-4
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5   GC/MS ANALYSIS OF VOLATILES FROM CANISTERS

5.1  SUMMARY

        In  this analytical procedure,  a  whole air  sai
    preconcentrator where the VOCs are condensed on
    surface (cold trap).  Subsequently the condens
    desorbed and backflushed from the trap with ari
                                                    chnique discussec
                                                    od TO-14, "The
                                                    s) in Ambient Air Using
                                                 'hromatos^raphic Analysis".
                                                  usina/solad sorbents) may
                                                          ysis procedure of
                                                         [mperature-programmed
                                                        cted with a mass
                                                        s of the analytical
         5.2.1.4   Stain
         two -stage cylinder
         5. 2.1
                                   eral  purp
                                 pressure  of  t
                                   rehtial
    chromatographic column.  The preconcentratioj
    similar to that discussed in EPA Compendit
    Determination of Volatile Organic Compounc
    SUMMA® Passivated Canister Sampling and
    Other preconcentration techniques (e.g,
    be employed if equivalency is establisj
    which it is a part.  The gas chromatoj
    to separate the individual VOCs, which"
    spectrometer operated in a full scan mode.'
    method are diagrammed in Figure D/VC-3.

5.2  APPARATUS AND MATERIALS

    5.2.1  Sampling/Preconcentrato^

        5.2.1.1  Electronic mass flow\co
        flow  (for carrier gas and samp
        to monitor flow  anomalies.

        5.2.1.2  Vacuum
        reducing the do'
        the minimum pre
        flow rates.

        5.2.1.3  Sta
        chromatogra;
                                                       le  is p
                                                       redubed te
                                                       ses
                                                       rt  gas onto
                                                            maintain constant
                                                   to provide  an analog  output
 .boratory pump,  capable of
fipw controller  to provide
    to maintain  controlled
                                                ;mless  steel  fittings:
         5.4.1/6   Nafion® dry   (
           axi:ally mounted withVn
               he  sample  stream if
         5.2.1.
         carrier
                                 /cylinder  pressure  regulators:  standard,
                                    rs with pressure gauges.

                                      to>remove  organic  impurities  and
                                   tional):   consisting of Nafion® tubing
                                   arger tubing,  used to remove water vapor
                                   the  MS in use  does not have sufficient
                                   water vapor.

                               ctfromatographic valve:  for routing sample and
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                                   VGA of Ambient Air in Canisters
         5.2.1.8  Cryogenic preconcentrator:
         available from several sources.
                                 complete units-^are commercially
             5.2.1.8.1  The cooling unit is comprised
             diameter (O.D.) nickel tubing loop packed
             beads with glass wool plugs at each end
             is wound onto a cylindrically formed
             cartridge heater (25 watt) is sandwich;
             aluminum plate at the trap inlet and
             heat to eliminate cold spots in the
                                                 32 cm outside
                                                     mesh Pyrex
                                                     tubing loop
                                                      watt).  A
                                                             onal
                                               .1 Ansulat
                                                  jlishec
NOTE:  During operation, the trap
stainless steel shell which is
(-150 to +100°C in 55 sec.) is aLccc
contact between the heater and/the/ trap
achieved by vaporization of
cooling (+120 to -150°C in 22
the vaporized cryogen to the smallvopen
trap assembly.
nside a two-section
          Rapid heating
         direct thermal
           Cooling is
       the shell, efficient
      litated by confining
     .ume surrounding the
             5.2.1.8.2  The trap assembly and chromatograpbj.c v^lve are
             mounted on a baseplate/iftteEh-KitG^the injectioiKand auxiliary
             zones of the GC on an vins^la^ed pad dirSTrtiv^above the column
             oven.
             NOTE:  Alternative trap as
             used depending upon user's
    5.2.2  GC/MS Sy;
                                  fad/connection to the GC may be
                                    fats.
             5.2.1.8.3  The
             of the analy
             usually held' in,
             box is fit
             package.
                       gas line\is Connected to the injection end
                         with a zero-^ead-volume fitting that is
                        id zone aboye phe GC oven.  An aluminum
                                       elements to complete the
                                      through the top of the box.
         5.2.2.1   Gas  cfitojnatograpn:   The gas chromatographic (GC) system must
         be  capable  of tempeEature^firogramming and have a flow controller that
         maintains^ -constant column ri^w rate throughout desorption and
                             pperatipns.  ^The system must include or be
         interfaced'"Or~a-sMecoRcentratbry(see above) and have all required
         accessories including analytical columns and gases.   All GC carrier
         gas lines must be  constructed from stainless steel or copper tubing.
                                   e  (PTFE) thread sealants or flow
          ontroers with rubber components are not to be used.   The column
                                   eC at  the start of the gas chroraatographic
                                  ient oven temperature controller is re-
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                     VOA of Ambient Air  in  Canisters
        5.2.2.2  Chromatographic columns:  100% methyl siZicone  or  5%  phenyl,
        95% methyl silicone capillary columns of 0.25 to/0.33  mm I.D.  x 50  m
        length, or equivalent, are required  to provide/separation of the
        target corapounds.

        5.2.2.3  Mass spectrometer:  Capable of scanning lh?Qm  35\to 300 amu
        every 1 second or less, utilizing  70 volts/(nominal)
        in the electron  impact ionization  mode, and^jnroducing  a  mass spfectrum
        which meets all  the instrument performance^cceptance  criteria whei;
        50 ng of p-bromofluorobenzene (BFB)  is/analyzed.

        NOTE:  BFB criteria must be met befoire any  samplesXare analyzed. Any
        samples analyzed when BFB criteria naver not been met. will require
        reanalysis at no cost to the Agency. /To ensure sufficient  precision
        of mass spectral data, the MS scan race^shoulfd allow acquisition of
        at least five spectra while a samplB^ompbujrld elutes from the  GC.
        The preconcentration GC/MS system  musr^l^e in a^room whose atmosphere
        is demonstrated  to be free of all  potentikisContaminants which will
        interfere with the analysis.  The  instrument must bVsvented to the
        outside of the facility or toatrapping system which  prevents the
        release of contaminants into the~^tn*trument room.
         5.2.2.4  GC/MS  interface:
         interface,  that gives accept.
         parameters  of interest and
         criteria, may be used.  Gas  chr
         interfaces  constructed of all-gl,
         recommended.  Glas
         accomplished by silanizing vith  dichl1
                 alibj
                   or<
                   >yat<
                     >ro
         5.2.2.5   Data
         mass  spectr
         on machine
         the duratia
         software  th,
         specified mass
         number.   This type
         Profile
         inte
         m
         av.
 ito^raph to' mass spectrometer
           's for each of the
  'cceptable performance
   to mass spectrometer
glass-lined materials are
   and this can be
    icthylsilane.
                          that is interfaced to the
                        >us acquisition and storage,
                       'pectra obtained throughout
                      gram.  The computer must have
          ing any GC/MS data file for ions of a
          , such ion abundances versus time or scan
          is defined as a Selected Ion Current
                so be available that allows
                S1CP between specified time or scan
Iso7\for theNa^n-target compounds, software must be
         the comparison of sample spectra against
           The 1990 (or most recent) release of the
          as the reference library.

        x>rage device: Capable of recording data and
        ;-term, off-line storage.
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                                               VOA of Ambient  Air in Canisters
    5.2.3  Calibration System and Manifold

        NOTE:  The following calibration system is based/on/EPA Compendium
        Method TO-14 which discusses gaseous calibratioii standards.  Other
        calibration methods such as those used in purge aria^trap procedures
        may be used if, through such use, the analytical orocfedure  is not
        compromised with  respect to the performanceyspeciftcatioris^in of the
        analytical system.

        5.2.3.1  Calibration manifold:  Glass or/hifch purity quartz
        (1.25 cm I.D. x 66 cm) with sampling ports/and internal baffles
        flow disturbance  to ensure proper mixing./ The manifold should be
        heated to 50°C.
                               500-mL  impinger
        5.2.3.2  Humidifier:
        deionized water.
         5.2.3.3  Electronic mass  flow controll
         one  or more  0  to  10 cm3/min units for air,
         cylinders  in use  for calibration.
         5.2.3.4  Teflon  filter(s):
         control, best  source.
         5.2.3.5  Gastight  syringes:
         mixtures.
taining HPLC grade
                                                    solutions/mixtures.

                                      puritv gradte/in gas cylinders.
                                                        O to 5 L/min unit and
                                                             on number of
                                                               ticulate
                                                            standards
5.3  REAGENTS

    5.3.1  Neat standards/6r manufai

    5.3.2  Helium and aXr:/Ultrah}

    5.3.3  Liquid

    5.3.4  DeionizeoNjaterrX^lBLC i£rade, ultrahigh purity (for humidifier) .

5.4  STANDARDS
    5.4.1  The,
    contract
    certifi
    NIST/E,
    certi
    upo

    5.4.2
    weight may
    the stock solut
                                     e all standards to be used with  this
                                   be abAe to verify that the  standards  are
                                  Standard Reference Material  (SRM) or to  a
                                  ference Material  (CRM).  Manufacturer's
                                   e retained by  the Contractor and presented
                                  e a purity of  98 percent or  greater.   The
                                  rrection  to calculate  the concentration of
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                                               VOA  of Ambient Air  in Canisters
    5.4.3  Commercially prepared stock  standards may be
    concentration if they are certified by  the manufactu:
    independent source, or traceable  to EPA-supplied st^nd
    standards must be prepared once every twelve mont
    standards have degraded or concentrated.  Stock
    for signs of degradation or concentration just
    secondary dilution and working standards from
                                          or
    5.4.4  Gas calibration  stock  standards

             Cylinder(s)  containing approximat
         target compounds are used as  primary
         may  be purchased in one cylinder
         manufacturer's specifications for
         VOCs in  gas  cylinders.

    5.4.5  Working Standards

         5.4.5.1   Instrument Performance Check
                                                              it  any
                                                             Sr by  an
                                                            irds.  Fresh stock
                                                             sooner,  if
                                                               nust be  checked
                 Prepare a standard/ soJ
             a concentration which\wilj
             the  optimized preconcen^rat

        5.4.5.2  Calibration Standards^
                ppmv of each of the
                           The  components
                       'inders.   Refer to
                       .as ing and mixing
                                               Standa
                                              jfBFB in humidified zero air at
                                        illow collec~ti®n^of_50 ng of BFB under
                                        Lonparameters.
                 Prepare five working calibration standards in humidified zero
             air at  a concentration which wfil allow collection at the 2,  5,
             10,  20,  and 50 ppbv leVel for eaclj component under the optimized
             preconcentra-tioffpSuameaers.
        5.4.5.3  Intei
                           Standard Spiking
                     are. an int<
                 Pr
             bromocfflorome
             10 ppmv ea<
             calibration s
             of sample^will
             internal st
standarc
    5.4.,
                    iking mixture containing
        orobenzene-d5,  and 1,4-difluorobenzene at
      ified zero air to be added to the sample or
        500 fJtL of this solution spiked into 500 mL
            concentration of 10 ppbv.  The
rd is^introduced into the trap during the
            Lbration,
                            idarc
        5.
        standa'
        controlle
        delivered  froi
                        .time for all^b*Qy£bration,  blank, and sample (field and
                            TheNvolume of internal standard spiking mixture
                                  sis must be the same from run to run.

                                    Dynamic Dilution Technique

                                   prepared by dynamic dilution of the gaseous
                             .ndrCs) with humidified zero air  using mass flow
                                ration manifold.   The working standard may be
                               if old to a clean,  evacuated canister using a
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                                       VGA of Ambient Air in Canisters
                                                                           the
pump and mass flow controller.

5.4.6.2  Alternatively,  the  analytical  system
sampling directly from  the manifold if  the  flow/
to provide the desired  amount  of calibration
use of the canister as  a reservoir  prior to
preconcentration system resembles the simili
sample analysis and is  preferred.   Flow rat
cylinder standards (all expressed in the
using a bubble meter or calibrated  elect)!
and the concentrations  of target compov
calculated using the dilution  ratio and tjtfe original  concentration of
each compound.
      Manifold Cone. = Or.i?in^1 C™
                                                                           and
                                 Air Flowrate +


         5.4.6.3  Example of 1 cm3/min flow of It^pprnv
         1,000 cm3/min of humid air provides a nomi
         calculated below:
                                               Flowrate
             Manifold Cone.
                               (100C
                                                                    Eq.  D/VC-5
                                                 andard  diluted with
                                               10ppbv mixture,  as
                                      (1
                                                       >pb  Eq. D/VC-6
     5.4.7   Standard Preparation by Static
             Standards may be prepared inN^anfst
         with a mixture of components prepa:
         This technique is us€cT~s>acifically
         Operating Procedure for theNpreparati
         available from tjie A€mosp1aeric Research"
         Laboratory,  Office/of ReseVr
         Triangle Park/NC/27711, -Documetit
         summarized version of the/SOPis p
                                           'Bottleiechnique

                                          s by spiking the  canister
                                          a static dilution bottle.
                                          iquid standards.  A  Standard
                                            static dilution bottles  is
                                             Exposure  Assessment
                                     ivelo'bment, USEPA, Research
                                           .TP-SOP-MRDD-036.  A
                                     ideft below.
         5.4.7.1  Determine^ttxe/apnroximate volume of a clean 2-liter round-
         bottom flask,  mob^fied w^th a threaded glass neck to accept a
         Mininert septum cap^xby weighing the amount of water required to
                            thet^ask/'XAssuming a specific gravity for the
         water aT 1,  the werght of the waiter in grams is taken as the volume
         of tfc

                  Flush the flask yith helium for by attaching a tubing onto
              Lass neck to deliver \the helium.   After a few minutes, remove
               jing and immediately) close the glass neck with a Mininert
           itum cs
5 . 4 . 7 .
that tempe r
                       re
in a 60°C oven and allow to equilibrate at
  15 minutes.  Inject, with a gastight
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                                                VOA of Ambient Air  in Canisters
         syringe, predetermined aliquots of liquid standards
         making sure to keep  the flask temperature constant
                                                                 to the flask
                                                                 60"C.
         5.4.7.4  Before withdrawing aliquots  from the flas^ allow  the
         contents to equilibrate in the oven for  at least 30 minutes.'
         Syringes must be preheated in the oven at the sXmexterapelsature prior
         to withdrawal of aliquots to avoid condensaric

         5.4.7.5  Aliquots  may then be taken for  fnts-bduction into tl
         cryofocusing trap.   An aliquot or aliquots/totaling greater
         percent of the flask volume should be

         5.4.7.6  Standards prepared by this
         The septum must be replaced with eafch
         5.4.7.7  Calculate  the concentrati
         using the following equation:
                          Concentration, mg/L =
                                                                  in the flask
                                                                      Eq.  D/VC-7
         where:   Va
                  d  =
                  V-  =
         CAUTION:   In t
         analyst shoul
         into the  fla;
         partial pre
         pressure  in
         significant
         aliquot(s).
     5.4.8  Sta:
                                                                for one week.
                                                                  standard.
                          volume o
                          flask in
                          density of
                          volume of the
         5.4.7.8   To  obtain concentratio
         the vaporized phase^esn—be determin
         section 5.4.8.7.
iected into the
 7
 d in mg/^L; and
                                                  ibv,  the  approximate volume  at
                                                   .ng  the  equation given in
          A.J. PolHck. M.lo4joldren,
Air Toxics  with an Automated Collect
International  Symposium ohx^Measurt
EPA/600/9-90/026, pp. 209-218.
                                                     •>y  this technique, the
                                                   rof neat standard injected
                                                   cpressure due to the higher
                                           stanttafrd  compared to the vapor
                                     cautions should also be taken to avoid a
                                    essure inside  the flask after withdrawal of
                                            in High Pressure Cylinders
                                  ipared in high pressure cylinders as described
                                       and Holdren (1990)*.  A modified summary
                                    .ed below.
                                   •Adsorbent Preconcentration and Gas Chromatographic Analysis of
                                  lalytical System,"  in the Proceedings  of the  1990 ZPA/A&HMA
                                    Toxic  and  Related  Air  Pollutants,  USEPA  Report Number
                                                                         Page D-22
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                                               VOA of Ambient Air in Canisters
        5.4.8.1  Obtain  the standard  compounds  as  gases  or/ne^t  liquids
        (greater than 98 percent purity).
         5.4.8.2  Flush a  17.3 m3 Teflon-lined aluminum
         purity nitrogen gas and  then  evacuate.
                                                            .der with high-
        5.4.8.3  Accurately measure predetermined a
        standard compound using  a  gastight  syringe
        cylinder.

        5.4.8.4  Pressurize the  cylinder  to 1200  psdg with humid zero
        The  flow rate of the  zero  air  should bye k^pt at  a constant in order
        to determine the total volume  of  dil
        rate by the delivery  time.
        5.4.8.5 Allow  the  contents  of the
        withdrawal of aliquots into the CC^s^stem1:

        5.4.8.6  Calculate the concentrations usir

                     Concentration,

                                  (
        (Both values must be expres

        5.4.8.7  If the neat standard
        the vaporized phase can be detei
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   tiplying the  flow


ilibrate prior to
                                                            lowing equation:

                                                                   Eq. D/VC-8
         and
                                                    the' approximate volume at
                                                  .ng the following equations:

                                                                    Eq.  D/VC-9
                                                                   Eq.  D/VC-10
         where:
                                   gaseous state in liters;

                             c
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                                                 VOA of Ambient  Air in Canisters
         solution should be diluted according  to  one  of th
         under section  4.5.

    5.4.9  Standard Preparation by Water Methods

             Standards  may be prepared by a water puj
         described in the procedure by Stephenson,
         and summarized below.

         5.4.9.1  Pressurize a previously clean
         to 760 mm Hg absolute (1 atm) with ze

         5.4.9.2  Remove the air gauge from
         sparging vessel to the canister wi
         stainless steel tubing possible.
         minimize possible areas of dead vo
         analytes from  the water to the caniste"

         5.4.9.3  Spike 5 mL of water with the stock
         internal standard solution.
                                                             still
                                                               connect the
                                                             length of 1/16  in.
                                                            hould be made to
                                                           ze transfer of
                                                                 olution and  the
         5.4.9.4  Transfer this vai
         water with nitrogen for 10
         40°C.
                                            the sparge~~-ve*s£l and purge the
                                     Hins\ atlTJO~^m3/sjin whiles  being heated at
         5.4.9.5  At  the  end of 10 mins,
         canister, re-install the air gauge
         pure nitrogen  to 15J30-nmKBK absolut^
                                                      sparge vessel from the
                                              and pressurize the canister with
                                                (approximately 15 psi).
         5.4.9.6  Allow

    5.4.10  Storage oy Standards  /
                                      :o equilibrate\>vernight before use.
             Wo r kin,
         may be stor
         contaminants

5.5  INSTRUMENT QJ

    5.5.1
                      stabards and internal standards prepared in canisters
                                    ays in an atmosphere free of potential
                                  CONS
               (e  following ars suggested cryogenic preconcentrator analytical
          •motions which may be optimized by the  operator.
          J.H.M. Steph«nsoTi, FXfellefa, T/Slagle, "Analysis of Volatile Organics in Air via Water Methods,"
in Proceedings of the 1990 EPA^A&WMA IWternXtional Symposium on Measurement of Toxic and Related Air Pollutants,
USEPA Report Number EPA/600/9-^£026,  pp/19<.-199.
                                                                        Page D-24
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                                           VOA of Ambient Air in Canisters
         5.5.1.1  Sample Collection Conditions

                 The cryogenic  trap  is at a setpoint froi
             500-cm3 sample of whole  air  is passed  thro
             sample collection period.

             NOTE:  The analyst  should optimize  the
             sampling, and absolute sample  volume
             preconcentration systems may be used
             standards are realized.

         5.5.1.2  Desorption Conditions
                                                         '0 to -170°C.  A
                                                         e trap during the
             Desorb Temperature:
             Desorb Flow Rate:
             Desorb Time:
                                120°C
                                4 cm3/
                                <60 s
                                                          Prio
5.5.1.3  Trap Reconditioning Condition;

        Before  initial use,  condition the  tr
    flushing with 10 cm3/minjjfinert gas.   Vent
    the room and not to th/  analyt±eal^£olumn.
    condition the trap by Sieafcing^at  120°C
    flushing with inert gas\ Tl^e trap^may ,b_e vent
    lytical column during dar^y condition:

    Reconditioning Temperature:
    Reconditioning Time:
5.5.2  GC/MS System

    5.5.2.1  Optimise tfC condiViotis
    sensitivity.  /Baseline sep/aratii
    is an indicattlon/of optj
                                             compound separation and
                                           of DAQzene and carbon tetrachloride
                                              irapriic performance.
                                                            t at 120°C by
                                                            'ap effluent to
                                                           to daily use,
                                                        inutes while
                                                          to the ana-
         5.5.2.2
         analytical cond:

         Carrier
         Flow
         Temp
         5.5.2.3
                           are7the recommended gas chromatographic
                                                  -50°C
                                                  2 min
                                                  8° C/min
                                                  150°C
                                                  Until all target
                                                  compounds elute.

                               the required mass spectrometer conditions:
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                                               VGA of Ambienc Air in Canisters
        Electron Energy:      70 Volts (nominal)
        Mass Range:      35-300 amu
        Scan Time:       To give at least 5 scans
                         second per scan.

5.6  ANALYTICAL SEQUENCE

        The GC/MS analytical sequence for each  12-'
    as follows:

            Instrument  Performance  Check (BFB
            Initial  or  continuing calibratio
            Laboratory  Method Blank
            LCS
            <20 field samples
            Performance Evaluation  (PE)  S

5.7  INSTRUMENT PERFORMANCE CHECK

    5.7.1  Summary
                                          per
exceed 1
             It  is  necessary  to  es
        standard mass spectral  abuni
        data collection.  The GC/MS s'yst
        manufacturer's specifications,
        resolution of the GC/MS system
        the  instrument performance check

    5.7.2  Frequency
                                                    meets tuning and
                                                   initiating any
                                                  ling to the
                                         >s calibration and
                                        Aerified by the analysis of
                                           bromofluorobenzene (BFB).
         5.7.2.1  Prior /to the. analysts of>any  samples,  blanks,  or calibration
         standards, the' Contractor Arust-^stabrish-that  the  GC/MS system meets
         the mass spectral ion abundance cr^i^eriat for the instrument
         performance/checkstandardyContainingl&B.  The instrument
         performance check s^a^uicior/must be  analyzed initially and once per
         12-hour time pebi^d or operation.   Also, whenever  the laboratory
         takes corrective ac^Bj^on whi^h may change or affect the mass spectral
                            souxee ctfeaning or repair,  column replacement,
         etc.)./he instrument perf^cjmanc^ check must be verified irrespective
         of tire l^-^iour^i&boratory r
 lecK and
:al»ration
    lal
tim"
instruiri
standards
                               ime\ period for GC/MS  instrument performance
                                ibration (initial calibration and continuing
                                ria)  begins  at the injection of the BFB which
                                as/documentation of  a compliance tune.  The
                                  hours have elapsed.   In order to meet
                              e «ieck requirements,  samples,  blanks,  and
                            ije/ted within 12 hours  of the BFB injection.
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            VGA of Ambient Air in Canisters
    5.7.3  Procedure

        5.7.3.1  The  analysis  of  the  instrument  performance/check standard is
        performed by  trapping  50  ng of BFB  under the  op/cimi'zed
        preconcentration parameters.   The BFB  is intro/ducexi  from a cylinder
        into  the GC/MS via  a sample loop valve injecyion^sysbsm similar to
        that  in the sample  analysis section.

        5.7.3.2  The  mass spectrum of BFB must be <*couired in the'xfollow^ng
        manner.  Three scans (the peak apex scan/ah-d  the  scans immediately^
        preceding and following the apex) are  acquired and averaged.
        Background subtraction is required,  ana  mjdst  be accomplished using a
        single scan prior to the  elution of
        NOTE: All  instrument conditions mv
        the  sample analysis.

    5.7.4  Technical Acceptance  Criteria
         5.7.4.1   Prior  to  the  analysis of any samples^xblar
         standards,  the  Laboratory must establish that th<
         the mass  spectral  ion  abunj
         performance check  solutio
              identical/to those  used in
                   the ins
         5.7.5.2  BF!
         performance eva
         Any samples or req;
         been met
     5.7.6
   or calibration
    system meets
    ient
C-2.
                         C/M!
         5.7.4.2   The instrument perfi
         once  at  the beginning of each
         blanks,  or standards are analyze"

     5.7.5  Corrective Actii

         5.7.5.1   If
         retuned.   It
         quadrupoles,
         acceptance c
                         must be injected
                od during which samples,
                  not met,  the MS must be
                 ion source,  or
               ons to achieve the
 teria MUST be met before any standards,
) samples,  or required blanks are analyzed.
     analyzed when tuning criteria have not
       at no additional cost to the Agency.
                                    are listed in Exhibit B.
                                    Form IV-AAVC.
                           Results of the
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                                                               Jblanks and
                                                                   .ve been
5.8  INITIAL CALIBRATION

    5.8.1  Summary

         5.8.1.1  Prior to the analysis of samples an
         after  the instrument performance check stan<
         met, each GC/MS system must be calibrated
         concentrations in an initial calibration
         instrument sensitivity and the linearity/o"r^GC/MS
         target compounds.

         5.8.1.2  All sample results, for sample -analyses/performed in the
         same 12-hour sequence as the initial; calibration, ^re quantified
         against the initial calibration st/ndard that As /he same
         concentration as  the continuing calibration s'tanaard (10 ppbv).

    5.8.2  Frequency

         5.8.2.1  Each GC/MS system must be calibratedNtpon afcard of the
         contract, whenever the Contractor takes correctiv^actJbn which  may
         change or affect  the initial caTitJrafeijOii_jcriteria (e>g. ,  ion source
         cleaning or repair, column\rep^acejment,  etc"7Tr-e*—if the daily
         calibration acceptance
        5.8.3.1  Verify
        performance
        5.8.2.2   If time remains  in th<
        acceptance  criteria for the init"
        analyzed.

        5.8.2.3   If time
        the  acceptance
        sequence  shall
        performance s

    5.8.3  Procedure
                                                    ie period after meeting the
                                                  ration,  samples may be
                                                         period after meeting
                                                     bration,  a new analytical
                                                      the instrument
                     criterr
3C/MS system meets the instrument
  tion 5.7.
        5.8.3.X  The  GC mJlst be ofJferated>using temperature" and flow rate
        paran(eteps^eqilivalenc\to those^n section 5.5.   Calibrate the
        preyconaentration-GTS^MS\ystem by drawing 500 cm3 of standard  into  the
                following one^of nhe methods described under section 5.4.  Add
          i& equivalent of 10 ppbv\of each internal standard into the  trap.
    5 .8 .V^ Calculations

        NOTE:  "&*. the^following/calculations,  the area response is that of
        the primary-xiuanttcation ion unless otherwise stated.
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         5.8.4.1  Relative Response Factor:  Calculate  the  ira-lative  response
         factors (RRF) for each target compound  to  the  app/opraate  internal
         standard (see Table D/VC-3) using  the following  (equation:
                                   RRF =
                                         AxCis
         where:   RRF =
                                                         Eq.  D/VC-11
                 relative response factor'
                 area of the primary ion/fa)
                 measured;
                 area of the primary i/6\i  ffor  the  internal  standard;
                 concentration of in^ern^l  standXrQ^spiking  mixture,
                 ppbv; and
                 concentration of Jzhe Compound/in/the calibration
                 standard, ppbv.
         NOTE:  The equation above is valid unoe^E. the condition  that  the
         volume (500 /tL) of internal standard spikinc mixture added in  all
         field and QC analyses is the same from run toN^m, ahdthat  the
         volume (500 cm3)  of field and^^C sample introducelKinta the trap is
         the same for each analysis/  c7T~aiRl—G*jflust be  in  thVsame units.
                               rexati
                              of th
                           umber or/ va
                                                             :he mean RRF  (RRF)
                                                            at the  five
                                                                   Eq. D/VC-12
5.8.4.2  Mean Relative Resp<
for each compound by averaging
concentrations using the follov
where:
         5.8.4.3  PettenfevRelatiVe Standard Deviation (%RSD):  Using the RRFs
         from the inrcsl.al ca^WatiOn,  calculate the XRSD for all target
         compounds using^Klje following equations:


                                                                  Eq.  D/VC-13
                                                                   Eq. D/VC-14
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        where:     SDjjjp  =    standard deviation of initi
                              (per compound);
                   RRFX   =    relative response factor
                   	        level; and
                   RRF   =    mean of initial relativj
                              compound).

        5.8.4.4  Relative Retention Times  (RRT):
        target compound over the  initial calibra/fi
        following  equation:
                                      sponse factors
                                                (per
        where:   RT
                                                  ach
                                                                  Eq. D/VC-15
retention time of ^he target/compound; and
retention time of the rnternal/standard.
        5.8.4.5  Mean of the Relative Retention TimesXJjRT)>xCalculate the
        mean of the relative retentiQntimes  (RRT)  for  ea"fcti  aiwlyte target
        compound over the  initial ^alibraCio»~xange using thWfollowing
        equation:
                                    \  ii\       /   /—~^    /
                                                                  Eq. D/VC-16
        where:   RRT  -

                 RRT  -
         5.8.4.6  Tab
         D/VC-3)  and
         internal st/fnda'
 mean relative ret^ntio^i time for the target compound
                  ca^ibriation standard; and
          retention time for the target compound at
         >4.br4tion leveri

                         f the primary  ion (see Table
                        'ion for each  compound  and
         5.8.4.7  Mean
         mean area  response
         initial  calibration ra
          e  (Y) for Internal  Standard:   Calculate the
             ach internal standard compound over the
                the following equation:

                                          Eq. D/VC-17
                               ired response;  and
                               qesppnse  for  the  primary quantitation ion for
                               iteynal standard  for each initial calibration
                               ire

         5.8.4.8   Percent>»ea ELesponse  Change (2ARC):   Calculate the %ARC at
         each calibration- levei for  each of the  internal standards using the
         following equation^
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where :
                   7.ARC -
                                   chs
                                           int
                                     A  - T
                                     —£=— x 100
                                        Y
                              percent area response
                              area response of the
                              concentration level;
                              mean area response ofy
                              the entire calibrati
         5.8.4.9  Mean  of  the Retention  Times  (RT)
         Calculate  the  mean  of  the  retention tiines/(RT)  for each internal
         standard over  the initial  calibration/rarige usinsf^e following
         equation:
                                                                  over
RT =
RT -
                 mean retention time ;  and
                 retention time for the intei
                 initial calibration standard.
        where :
5.8.4.10     Internal Stanc
the RTS between the RT of
concentration level and the
entire calibration range using'

                             • JRirJ

where:  RTi -
                                                                  Eq. D/VC-19
                                                                rd for each
                                                             (RTS):   Calculate
                                                          at/each
                                                            andard over the
                                                      equation:

                                                                  Eq.  D/VC-20


                                                     for the internal standard
                                                      and
                                                    rnal standard at a
    5.8.5  Technical/Ac

         5.8.5.1   All inttial calibration standards must be analyzed at the
         concentration levels^and rtequency described in this section on a
         GC/MS  sys£gm-me§ting the^JBFB^instrument performance check criteria.

         5.8.5X2   -5he~~5ffiSD forNall tafg^g/compounds in the initial curve must
         be ^ess/than or  eqhal tbi 30 percent.   Up to two compounds may exceed
         th/ maximum %RSD cricerias:  the %RSD for those compounds, however,
          ist/not exceed  40 perfcent

          ^S.S.S^xThe RRT for each/of the target compounds at each calibration
         leveS^must^bg within yO.0/6 RRT units of the mean relative retention
         time (KK3^  forX^he cpmpc
         5.8.5.4  The
                1C at each calibration  level  must be within ±40
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         percent of the mean area response (Y) over the ini/tia^ calibration
         range  for each internal standard.
                                                            iternal standards
                                                        seconoS\compared to
                                                                   range for
    5.8.5.5  The retention  time  shift  for  each  of
    at each calibration  level must be  within ±20.
    the mean retention time  (RT)  over  the  initia,
    each internal standard.

5.8.6  Corrective Action
         5.8.6.1  If the initial calibration tec!hni/eal acceptance criteria are
         not  met,  inspect the system for probl/ms/  It may~be necessary to
         clean the ion source,  change the coLdmn/ or taker other corrective
         actions to meet the initial calibra^tioji technical/acceptance
         criteria.
    5.8.6.2  Initial calibration acceptancexcriterfe MUST be met before
    any field samples , performance evaluation^^E)  sasples , or required
    blanks are analyzed.  Any  samples or  requireo'-kilanksNanalyzed when
    initial calibration criteria have not been met
    reanalysis at no additionaycostTto— thgAgency.
                               \  X ---
5.8.7  Documentation
             Reporting requirements are
         initial calibration are reported^
         area and RT shall be tabulated on

5.9  CONTINUING CALIBRATIO]
                                            n^Exhibit B.   Results of the
                                          rm/V-AAVC;   Internal  standard
                                       jorm JTII-AAVC.
    5.9.2
                  A check of th
                  hours on a GC
                                                             reqj&ire
    5.9.1  Summary

             Prior to
         tuning crit
         system must
         calibration
         the  instrument se:
         The  continuing__calibra
         calibration standard,  sha
         internal >eaTRtaids.
                                              required blanks  and after
                                            al  calibration of each GC/MS
                               'ecked by analyzing  a continuing
                               ure  that the instrument continues  to meet
                                 id  linearity  requirements of  the  method.
                                      •d, which  is  the 10 ppbv level
                                contain all the target compounds  and
         5.9.2.
         inj ection
         criteria for
         analyzed.
                            calibration curve must be performed  once
                               system that has met the tuning criteria.

                             alibration sequence starts with the
                            [f  the BFB analysis meets the  ion abundance
                            a continuing calibration standard may be
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     5.9.3   Procedure

             Analyze the mid level standard (10 ppbv) in
         has met  the tuning and mass  calibration criteri
         procedure  in section 5.8.3  .
5.9.4  Calculations

    NOTE:  In the following calculations, the
    the primary quantitation ion unless

    5.9.4.1  Relative Response Factor (RRF)
    response factor (RRF) for each target/cor
    section 5.8.4.1.
                                                          IS  system that
                                                        flowing the  same
                                                   Calculate a relative
                                                  jound us^rJR the equation in
         5.9.4.2   Percent Difference  (%D): /Calc^Hj.ate *!he /percent difference
         in the RRF of the daily RRF  (12-hour^compaWd tfo the mean RRF in the
         most recent initial  calibration.   Calculate thekJSD for each target
         compound using the following equation:
                                  RRF. -
                                             x 100
where:  RRFC -
                     RRF of the oomp\undirr
                     standard;  and
                     mean RRF of theycoihoound
                     calibration.
    5.9.5  Technical Accept

         5.9.5.1   The con
         concentration  1
         GC/MS  system rn^et

         5.9.5.2   The/ZD
         sequence  mustvbe
         analysis  of samp

    5.9.6  Corrective—Action
                                                             Eq. D/VC-21
                                                              g calibration
                                                   in the most recent initial
                                                 must be analyzed at  the
                                                in this section on a
                                              rformance check criteria.

                             'target compound in a daily calibration
                                percent in order to to proceed with the
                             fcmks.
         5.9.6/1  Jt£~tfee^emitifialng calibration technical acceptance criteria
         are .not/met,  inspec<&sthe\system for problems.  It may be necessary to
         clean ;the  ion source,\change the column,  or take other corrective
         actions  to meet  the  continuing calibration technical acceptance
         irite-ria.
         5.9.6v2   Continuing calibration acceptance criteria MUST be met
         before ahjr fie!d
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        will  require  reanalysis  at no additional  cost  to

    5.9.7  Documentation

            Reporting requirements are  listed in  Exh}
        continuing calibration are reported on Form
        standard area and RT  shall be tabulated on

5.10  BLANK ANALYSIS
                                                               gency.
                                                                suits of the
                                                                    'nal
     5.10.1   Summary
                                                tory co,
st
                                                  in
         5.10.1.1  To monitor for possible
         laboratory method blanks are analyed with eac
         a 12 -hour analytical sequence.   AJ
         are performed on the blank using
         apparatus ,  glassware ,  and solvents  thab^ould
         analysis.
     ination,
    'G at least once  in
he/analytical procedure
  tandards, equipment,
   used for a sample
         5.10.1.2  A laboratory method^blank is an unusedT^-certitied canister
         that has not left the laboratory";   Tha^blank canister^s pressurized
         with zero air and carried ^rottgh^the sameanaiytical procedure as a
         field sample.  The injected^aliquotorTrhe b^ank must contain the
         same amount of internal standards\thatyare/added^~to each sample.  All
         field samples must be analyzed \rLtn\assoc/lated blanks.
    5.10.2  Frequency

        5.10.2.1  The  lab*
        calibration st*
        shall be analyj
        <20 samples
        procedure.

        5.10.2.2
        LMB analysis st
        analysis.
    5.10.3
         5.
         5.10.3.
         under  sect
                           iratory method blankNnus^x. be  analyzed after the
                                     Ifefore any samples are  analyzed.   A LMB
                                                     along  with each batch of
                           iall be c&rried^throush^the entire analytical
                                       y concentrated sample is encountered,  a
                            be performed immediately after the  sample
                            thexaverage pressure of all the sample canisters
                                  ie blank canisters, which are evacuated to
                                  the canister certification procedure, to
                                    sample canisters in the SDG
                                  th humidified zero air.

                              blanks following the same procedure outlined
                                 le Analysis".
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    5.10.4  Calculations

            The blanks  are  analyzed similar to a field
        equations in section  5.12.4 apply.

    5.10.5  Technical Acceptance Criteria
                                             resp
    NOTE:  If the most recent valid calibrati
    calibration, internal standard area
    are evaluated against the correspondin,
    responses and RTs in the mid level st
    calibration.

    5.10.5.1  All blanks must be analy:
    section 5.10.2 on a GC/MS system
    performance check and initial calib
    technical acceptance criteria.
                                                     rnal  standard area
                                                          >bv)  of the  initial
                                                          fency described in
                                                       >FB/ins trument
                                                         itinuing calibration
    5.10.5.2  The area response for each IS in the"
    ±40 percent of area response^xif^ the IS in the
    calibration.

    5.10.5.3  The retention time^
    be within ±20.0 seconds betwee
    calibration.
    5.10.5.4  The blank must not
    concentration greate^thSnsJLts CRQL
    compounds with elytion char<
    that would interfere/withXide
    analyte at its
    not exceed 10 Apt

5.10.6  Correct
                                                                 t be within
                                                                 .t valid
                                                               standards must
                                                             st recent valid
                                                  target analyte at a
                                                      not contain additional
                                                         spectral features
                                                      measurement of a method
                                                     lytes in the blank must
         5.10.6.1   If a Cb«^ractor/s blanks do not meet the technical
         acceptance criteria^^he  Cbwpractor must consider the analytical
         system to^be-mtt^of confccol.^St is the Contractor's responsibility
         to ensure  that method inter^f-erences caused by contaminants in
         solvents./feag~eltts.  glSksswareT^and other sample storage and
         processing hardwareNthaoJLead to discrete artifacts and/or elevated
         baselines  in gas  chromatograms be eliminated.  If contamination is a
                                    contamination must be investigated and
                                   feures MUST be taken and documented before
                                   jceeds.
         5.10.6.
         (i.e.,  cont
                          processed with a blank  that  is  out  of control
                         sh4ll be flagged with  a  "B".
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                                                              Laboratory
                                                             aboratory Blank
                                                                tabulated on
    5.10.7  Documentation

            Reporting requirements are listed in Exhibi
        method blank  results  are  reported on Form II-
        Summary Form.   Internal standard area and RT
        Form VII-AAVC.

5.11  LABORATORY CONTROL SAMPLES  (LCS)

    5.11.1  Summary

            The LCS  is an internal laboratory qu/lity corfttol sample designed
        to assess  (on an  SDG-by-SDG basis)  the c(apabilit!y of the Contractor
        to perform the  analytical method listeid in thi/ Exhibit.  Table D/VC-
        7 provides a  list  of  LCS  compounds^ andSthe corresponding percent
        recovery -limits.
                                          reported once petx12-^rour analytical
                                                     in the Si
                                                   1 the LCS compounds at a
                                                   the same procedure as
    5.11.
    5.11.2  Frequency

             The  LCS must  be analyze
        sequence, and concurrently

    5.11.3  Procedure

        5.11.3.1  Prepare a canister co\
        concentration of  10 ppbv for eac$
        5.11.3.2  Analyze art-STfqvpt accord!
        described in section 5.12.3\
    5.11.4  Calculation
         5.11.4.1   Ca
         the  follow!
                                                 ecoveries  of the  LCS using
                                   Concent:rationTapoIt9d
                                                       X 100
                                                                  Eq. D/VC-22
                                                 spiked
         and RTs  in
         calibration.
                                          ins in section 5.12 also apply to the
                                   /alid calibration  is  an initial
                                  idard area responses and RTs  in the LCS are
                              corresponding internal standard  area responses
                                  standard  (10 ppbv)  of  the initial
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         5.11.5.1  The LCS must be analyzed on a GC/MS systemxmeeting the BFB,
         initial or continuing calibration, and blank technaca^ acceptance
         criteria at the frequency described in section 5/11J

         5.11.5.2  The percent recovery for each of the/compounds in the LCS
         must be within the recovery limits listed on Jable D/VGc7.

         5.11.5.3  The area response change between
         recent valid calibration for each of the
         less than or equal to ±40 percent.
                                    he/LCS
                                      nal standar
         5.11.5.4  The retention time shift
         recent valid calibration for each of
         within ±20.0 seconds.
                           bet;
                             the LCS and the most
                                     sandards must be
     5.11.6   Corrective Action

         5.11.6.1  If the technical acceptance criteria
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    5.12.2  Frequency

        5.12.2.1  If time remains in the  12-hour period/in/which  an  initial
        calibration is performed, samples may be analyzed 4jithout analysis of
        a continuing calibration standard.

        5.12.2.2  If time does not remain in the l^-hour peribd sinc-e^the
        injection of the instrument performance ctfeck/standard rhxwhicn~Nari
        initial calibration is performed, both tXeMnstrument performance
        check standard and the continuing calibration standard must  be
        analyzed before sample analysis may b«
5.12.3  Procedure - Instrumental Analys

              All canister samples mu/t be
        5.12.3.1
        analysis.
        5.12.3.2  Check and adjust the mass  flow
        correct flow rates for  the system.
                                                  ambient temperature before
                                                         yrs to provide
                                       ?w
        5.12.3.3  Connect  the  samp
        analytical system,  as  sho'
        samples with sufficient pre
        controller, place  the  contro
        valve, and vent  the canister
        system.  The flow  rate out of  tbj
        optimized sample flow  rate so  tha
        exhausted from the nwnip7-~while the
        through the six-pcfrt chrom.
        the  downstream
        pulled through
                                          ire D/Vi
                                         to
                                      er\n the
                                           ist
                                            dst
                                              ess
                                    ographic
                                         The at
                                            iste
         5.12.3.4   Co
         -50°C  and -
         reaches its
         valve  is  cycle
         Utilize the  sample
         analyst.
                                             the inlet df/the GC/HS
                                                        ressurized
                                                        nic mass  flow
                                                       ipen the  canister
                                                 inlet to the analytical
                                            fer is higher than the
                                              sample is vented  and
                                             d sample flow is established
                                               and the preconcentrator to
                                                e volume of sample being
                                               from run to run.
                                                 trap to their set points of
                                                 as the cryogenic trap
                                    of -150°C, the six-port chromatographic
                                    position to begin sample collection.
                                   pn time which has been optimized by  the
                                          or some alternate method of
                                      standard during the sample collection
                                   ternal standard equivalent to 10 ppbv in
                                   a 0.5 cm3 volume of a mixture of internal
                                   t 10 ppmv concentration, added to a sample
                                 result in 10 ppbv of each internal standard
         5.12.3.6  "k££er fihe/sanfple and internal standards are preconcentrated
         on the cryogenic trap/ the GC sampling valve is cycled to the inject
         position and thee*3jogenic trap is heated (-150"C to 120°C in 60 sec)
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        and swept with helium.   The  trapped analytes are th&smally desorbed
        onto the head of  the  capillary column and are separated on the column
        using  the GC oven temperature  program.   The canister/valve is closed
        and the canister  is disconnected from the mass /loy controller and
        capped.  The trap is  maintained at 120°C until/theM^eginning of the
        next analysis.

        5.12.3.7  Upon sample injection onto the column, the (?S>will sat
         system is  a  function of the overall sys^t^m s<
         spectral characteristics of that coiltpjound.
         that has saturated ions from a compound^ this
                                >r saturation.   The
                               iralfe the detection
                              isi;tivity and the mass
                                 a sample is analyzed
                                 .lysis must be
         followed by  a laboratory blank analysis.   r£ the oJ^nk analysis is
         not  free of  interferences,  the system must beTiecontkm^nated.  Sample
         analysis may not resume untiJ	a blank can be analyzed ^aiat is free of
         interferences.
         5.12.3.9   Secondary ion quaritit*
         sample matrix interferences wi
         quantitation is performed,  doci
    5.12.4  Calculations

         5.12.4.1   The eqtiat
          x>w^i.s_used fois^ca/Lculating concentrations.

                                         Eq.  D/VC-23
                              d onl^ when there are
                             ion. ~~ If secondary ion
                          asons in the SDG Narrative.
                                    oncentration,  ppbv;
                                      characteristic ion for the compound to
                                         racteristic ion for the specific
                                           i
                                           the internal standard spiking
         NOTE:   The
         volume (500
.area
 iitfcernal
 jpncentratioh^
 mixtures, ppbv;
 rela\ive\ response factor from the analysis of the
 continuing calibration standard or the mid level
 standard pf the initial calibration; and
 dilution/factor calculated as described in 4.5.  If
 no dxlutfion is  performed, DF - 1.

   'ab/ve is valid under the condition that the
   internal standard spiking mixture added in all
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         field and QC analyses is the same from run to run/and that the
         volume (500 cm3)  of field and QC sample introduce/1 iyito the trap is
         the same for each analysis.
5.12.4.2  Percent Area Response Change  (XARC)
in area response for each internal standard
most recent valid calibration using the fo
         where:
                                                         Calculate the change
                                                                       the
         5.12.4.3  Internal Standard Retention"
         the shift in retention time between the
         most recent valid calibration standard for
         standards using the followingequation:
         where:
                 RT
retention time 0"$. the fS tfn ti
calibration; afcul
retention time of tn^ I& in the sample.
     5.12.5  Technical Accep
                               percent  area
                               area response
                               calibration;
                               area respon
                                                     most recent valid

                                                  :he sample.

                                                  (RTS):   Calculate
                                                   ample and in the
                                                       internal


                                                          Eq.  D/VC-25


                                                   'st recent valid
         NOTE:   If the
         calibration,  i:
         are evaluated
         responses am
         calibration

         5.12.5.1  The
         the BFB tuning,  inl
         technical
         5.12.2
         5.12.5.
         within ±20^
         in the most  re
                                calibratiom is an initial
                                              and RTs in the sample
                                 ond£h^internal standard area
                                         rd (10 ppbv) of the initial
                           must be analyzed on a GC/MS system meeting
                                 on, and continuing calibration
                                 the frequency described in section
                                    must be analyzed with a laboratory method
                                  cechnical acceptance criteria.
                                     analyte peaks must be within the initial
                    ton/time for each internal standard must be
                        the retention time of the internal standard
                   va^id calibration.
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    5.12.5.5  The XARC for each of the internal  standa
    ±40 percent of the most recent valid calibration.

5.12.6  Corrective Action

    5.12.6.1  If the on-column concentration of
    sample exceeds the initial calibration rang
    original sample must be diluted as discuss
    reanalyzed.  Guidance in performing dilut^
    requirement are given below.
                                                               must be within
             5.12.6.1.1  Use the results of th
             the approximate dilution factor
             analyte peak within the initial

             5.12.6.1.2  The dilution fac
             of the largest analyte peak
             half of the initial calibration
             5.12.6.1.3  Do not submit data for more tf
             the original sample and^one__dilution, or, if"
             procedure was employee
             and one further diluti
                                the mo
                                                                           his
                                                     analysis  to  determine
                                                         the  largest
                                                       keep  the  response
                                                     ound in the  upper
                                                   e instrument.
               alyses,  i.e.,
               reening
              tion analyzed
         5.12.6.2  Internal standard
         evaluated during or immediately
         retention time for any internal
         seconds from the latest daily (12
         level standard
         analytical sequence,  the GC"
         functions, and
                                 ^sponses and/retentio
                                 Ly\afeer/dat
                                 il stanoarci
                                       jur;
                                  analyzt
                                   system"
                                       requl
         5.12.6.3  If
         than ±40 per
         calibration,
         corrections
         reanalysis of s
         necessary.
            times must be
   acquisition.  If the
 changes by more than 20
calibration standard or mid
  an inital calibration
   be inspected for mal-
                                             .al standard changes by more
                                            the most recent valid
                                          Inspected for malfunction and
                                      When corrections are made,
                              yzed while the system was malfunctioning is
                   If after^s^analys^is.  tfie SICP areas or the RTs for all
                            are\inside cae contract limits, then the problem
         witti the first analysisxis considered to have been within the control
         of/thar laboratory.   Therefore,  submit only data from the analysis
          ith/SICPs within the aonnract limits.  This is considered the
                 analysis  and nujst jbe reported as such on all data
            ivera%les.
         5.12.6.5v\If  tnTB^rcanal/sis of the sample does not solve the problem,
         i.e.,  the  Sl€P areas  oa: internal standard RTs are outside the
         contract limitsNEpr b/5th analyses,  then submit the SICP data and
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         sample  data  from both analyses.   Distinguish between/the  initial
         analysis  and the reanalysis  on all  data deliverablea/  using the
         sample  suffixes  specified in Exhibit B.   Document Vn the  SDG
         Narrative all inspection and corrective actions  taxe.n.

         5.12.6.6   When "arget compounds are below c<
         quantitacion l_.'.its  (CRQL),  but the spectr^
         criteria,  report the concentration  with a
         CRQL is 5 ppbv and a concentration  of 2
         "2J."
                                                              Sample analysis
                                                           rd area and RT
                                                             ist the Agency in
                                                             ill not be
                                                             FE samples or the
    5.12.7  Documentation

            Reporting requirements  are lis£edx
        data are reported  on  Form I-AAVC;,
        shall be tabulated on Form  VII-AAVC

5.13  PERFORMANCE EVALUATION SAMPLES

    5.13.1  Summary

            The performance eval
        monitoring Contractor perfo
        informed as  to which  compoun
        concentrations.
     5.13.2   Frequency

             The laboratory must
         sample once per /sam

     5.13.3   Procedure

         5.13.3.1
         canisters f
         concerning the

         5.13.3.2
         proceo>£re
         in T.

     5.13.4
           '  /                \  \
                                    iples  are  the  same  as  those  for field
                                   is in section 5.12 for  determining technical
         acceptance^isxiteria c;6mpfiance.

     5 .13 .5  Technics Acce>£an/e Criteria

         NOTE:  If the mos^-oecent valid  calibration is an initial
                                                     the results of the PE
                                                     ailable.
                                               Humidified PE samples in SUMMA®
                                     The samples will come with instructions
                                  rocedure required for the PE samples.

                                           lyze the PE sample using the
                                          12 for those target compounds listed
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        calibration,  internal  standard area responses and
        sample are  evaluated against the corresponding in
        responses and RTs  in the  mid level standard (10
        calibration.

        5.13.5.1  The PE sample must be analyzed on
        the  BFB tuning,  initial calibration,  and co
        technical acceptance criteria at the frequ<
        5.13.2.
                             in the PE
                             1 standard area
                             of the initial
         5.13.5.2   The  PE sample must be analyze*
         the blank technical acceptance criteri

         5.13.5.3   The  retention time for eat;
         sample  analsis must be within ±20.<
         the internal standard in the mostrecet

         5.13.5.4   The  %ARC for each of the
         sample  analysis must be within ±40 percent
         calibration.

         5.13.5.5   The  results of analys
         provided  in the performance^ e
         and accuracy criteria in coi
         outlined  in section 6.
         5.13.6.2  I
         internal sta
         with the first
         of the laboratory.
         with SIC£s-JW3rfehin the
         initiaVanalysis ai
         de1iyerabi€sT
                  :h a method blank thatsjnet
                          (Sard in the PE
                      the' retention time
                        libration.
of
                             in the PE
                          tost recent valid
                              get compounds
                            t meet precision
                           esults,  as
    5.13.6   Corrective  Action

         5.13.6.1  If the PExaraTBpie technical\accXptance criteria .for the
         internal standards'are not met, checkValculations and instrument
         performance.  It/may/Se^ieceasary to reanalyze the PE sample or take
         other corrective acrtion prWedures\£o meeX/the internal standard
         criteria.
               areas or the RTs for all
  de the contract limits, then the problem
  considered to have been within the control
      submit only data from the analysis
tracTsJ.imits.   This is considered the
         ted as such on all data
                                   s of the PE sample does not solve the
                                 both analyses, then submit the S1CP data and
                          both jinal/yses.  Distinguish between  the  initial
                               lysis on all data deliverables, using the
                                   in Exhibit B.  Document in  the  SDG
                       inspXitigfh and corrective actions  taken.
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         5.13.6.4  When  target  compounds  are  below  contract
         quantitation limits  (CRQL), but  the  spectra  meet/the7 identification
         criteria, report  the concentration with  a  "J." /Fo/example,  if the
         CRQL  is 5 ppbv  and a concentration of  2  ppbv ys  cancellated,  report as
         "2J."
5.13.6.5  In addition to complying with the7 PE/ sample
acceptance criteria, the Contractor will b>texjz4sponsible
identifying the compounds included in the PZ sample.  The
notify the Contractor of unacceptable performance .
                                                                     corr
                                                                   Age
         5.13.6.6   If the  PE sample  is provided
         acceptance criteria for  the PE  sample
         are  reported.  Also, the Contract©/ mi
         performance for compound identifiqatio
         Contractor fails  to meet the PE s
         the  Agency may take, but is not limite
         reduction  of the  number  of  samples, suspension  oiNsample  shipment,
         site visit, a full data  audit,  and/or requiresb^e  laboratory to
         analyze a  remedial PE sampl
                                         th the £D&* technical
                                        ST be met Before sample data
                                       t demonstr/ate acceptable
                                         .nd cmaivtification.  If the
                                         ^x*  /   /
                                       technical acceptance criteria,
                                         o, ths^ following actions:
    5.13.7  Documentation

            Reporting requirements  ar
         data are reported on Form I-AA1
         shall be tabulated on Form  VII-

5.14  QUALITATIVE ANALYSIS
    5.14.1  The compouni
    by an analyst comp
    Responsibility de
    the mass spect
    must be satisfi
    elution of the
    standard component,
    standard component mass
    (RRT) , t:
    the RRT/of
    run in/th
    intetfer
    comgpnen
    by ustne ex
    of inter
                                                     Sample analysis
                                          .1 standard area and RT
                                           Action shall be identified
                                             mass spectra (see Bidder
                                             sample mass spectrum to
                                             compound.   Two criteria
                                   compound identifications:  (1)
                            at the same GC retention time as  the
                         jrrespondence of the sample component and
    5.14.2  For establishing correspondence of the GC relative retention  time
                        RRT mus-C' compare within ±0.06 RRT units of
                         ment.   For reference,  the standard must be
                          eriod as the sample.   If coelution of
                       ibits accurate assignment of the sample
                       1 ipn chromatogram,  the  RRT should be assigned
                       en? profiles for ions unique to the component
    5.14.3  For compmris011^6f sftandard and sample component mass  spectra,
    mass spectra obtained on /he Contractor's GC/MS are required.   Once
    obtained, these standard/spectra may be used for identification purposes
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                                           VGA of Ambient Air in Canisters
only if the Contractor's GC/MS meets the daily instrum<
requirements for BFB.  These standard spectra may be
run used to obtain reference RRFs.

5.14.4  Requirements for Qualitative Verification

    5.14.4.1  All ions present in the standard
    intensity greater than 10 percent (most ab
    equals 100 percent) must be present in th
                                                                performance
                                                               fried from  the
                                                     dant  ion  ih\the
                                                       ple spectr
relative
  ctrum
         5.14.4.2  The relative intensities of t>ie
         within ±20 percent between the standa;
         For an ion with an abundance of 50
         the corresponding sample abundance
         percent).
                                                ecified  ions must  agr~fee
                                              'd sample spectra.  (Example:
                                          cerft in th/standard  spectra,
                                         st/be betw/en/30 and 70
         5.14.4.3  Ions greater than 10 percent in
         present in the standard spectrum must
         by the analyst making the comparison.  The
         should favor false positives.  All compounds ini
         identification criteria mustjjereported with the
         compounds below the CRQL report tKe~~ae*ual_ value
         e.g., "3J."
                                                     iple spectrum but not
                                                    red and accounted for
                                                       tion process
 For all
i "J",
                                                           *ed by
         5.14.4.4  Ions present in theVefexence/spyectrunfTJut not in the
         sample spectrum should be reviewed :£x>r/possible subtraction from the
         sample spectrum because of backgrouna contamination or coeluting
         compounds.  Data system library reo^cti^m programs can sometimes
         create these discre
         NOTE:   If a corn-
         but in the tec'
         specialist, t'
         report that

     5.14.5   Guideline^
                               'entative Identification
                                 ie verifiedNby All of the above criteria,
                                         mass\>spectral interpretation
                                             ,  then the Contractor shall
                                             th quantification.
         5.14.5.1
         component
         purpos,
         cont
         sea.
         mi/re
          6he
                                  ill be executed for non-target sample
                     ie purpose ottentative identification.  For this
             the 1990 CBX more^Keceny) release of the NIST Library,
                      jspecnra, shaN/be used.   Computer generated library
                         noKuse normalization routines that, would
                     library\r unknown spectra when compared to each
                                    greatest apparent concentration not listed
         in T^b4^ D/VQ-1 shall/be/tentatively identified via a forward search
         of the NT§T Lifcisary./ Oitty after visual comparison of sample spectra
         with the neaTsest TVoicary searches will the mass spectral
         interpretation specia/ist assign a tentative identification using the
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        following guidelines:

            5.14.5.2.1  Characteristic ions in the refe/en
            greater than 10% of the most abundant ion)/sh
            the sample spectrum.
             5.14.5.2.2   The  relative  intensities o
             agree  within ±20 percent.   (Example:
             abundance of 50  percent of the standaT
             corresponding  sample  ion  abundance jnus
             percent.)

             5.14.5.2.3   Ions present  in the
             reference spectrum should be r
             contamination  or presence of
             5.14.5.2.4  Ions present in the re
             sample spectrum should be reviewed fo'
             the  sample spectrum because of backgroun
             coeluting compounds.  Data system library
             sometimes create these
                                                              spectrum  (ions
                                                            Ld be  present  in
                                                        major
                                                      an ion
                                                    spectra, the
                                                    be between 30 and
                                                            but not in the
                                                          ible background
                                                               but not in the
                                                            subtraction from
                                                               tion or
                                                                programs can
             NOTE:   If in the technical
             interpretation specialist^ n<
             be made,  the compound shou
             spectral  specialist should give
             unknown compound if possible
             hydrocarbon, unkjwwn^acid type,
             If probable molecular weights
                                                 >f £he mass/spectral
                                          valid/tentative-Identification can
                                                  red as unknown.  The mass
                                                 :ional classification of the
                                                 unknown aromatic, unknown
                                                 jwn chlorinated compound).
                                               >e oistinguished, include them.
5.15  QUANTITATIVE ANALTj

     5.15.1  Target Co/pounds

         5.15.1.1  Target c7JmjK>unds/identif ied shall be quantified by the
         internal standard^method wsing the SICP area of the characteristic
         ions  of analytes listed ihxlable D/VC-3.

         5.15.1/2"  The relative resp
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        free of  interferences  shall  be  used.

        5.15.2.2  The  formula  for calculating concentrati/
        in  section 5.12.4.   Total area  counts (or peak
        total  ion  chromatograms  are  to  be used for botl
        measured and the  internal standard.   An RRF oJ
        The value  from this  quantitation shall be qu/iliJ
        (i.e., flagged "J").   This estimated concet
        calculated for all  tentatively  identified 6
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                                               VOA of Ambient Air in Canisters
    REQUIREMENTS FOR DEMONSTRATING METHOD ACCEPTABILITY  FjDR
    CANISTERS
                                                              )C ANALYSIS  FROM
        There  are  three performance  criteria which must bexjnet for a
    laboratory to demonstrate that its analysis methpxl  of  choice  can
    successfully perform VOC analysis on air sample
    established for: the method detection  limit, replicate
    audit accuracy.  These criteria  are a  detectio^JO-mit  of <5
    replicate precision within 25 percent, and aua^c accuracy  withinSiP
    percent for concentrations normally expectett in ambient air.   Specil
    criteria for each compound on the Target Oompyound List must be met by  the
    participating laboratories.  These criteria fare established  using
    monitoring data from the Toxics  Air Monitoring Syscem  /TAMS)  Network and
    the Urban Air Toxics Monitoring  Program^  (UATMP) network.   The primary
    reason to base the acceptability of analysis metbiod/on performance is  to
    allow systems currently being used for^fclje analysis'of VOCs in water to
    be used for VOCs in air.  Essentially  thesexanalytJ^cal systems would be
    used for analysis of an ambient  air stream instead  o!f\the  carrier air
    stream from a purge and trap system.   Details  for^-the  de"fcermination of
    each of the criteria follow.
6.1  METHOD DETECTION LIMIT

        The procedure chosen to  define  the metHod/detectWh limit is that
    given in 40CFR136 Appendix B.  TheNnethod/oetfection limit  is  defined by
    each laboratory by making seven replicate measurements  of  a concentration
                                               'factor  of  five)  the  expected
                                                 ition  for the  seven replicate
                                                  V3.14 (the  Student's  t  value
                                                    ring this method,  the
                                                  Stained  for some of the VOCs
    of the compound of interest near  (within a
    detection limit, computiflfpche standard
    concentrations, and multiplying, this val
    for 99 percent confi/aeneefoX, 7 yalues)
    detection limits gwen/in
    on the Target CompmiDa List.

6.2  REPLICATE PRECKIC
    6.2.1  The measure^binrecision used  for  this program is  the  absolute
    value of the relative differehc£ between  replicate measurements  of the
    same sample expce&sed as a^Rerceifc^ge as  follows:
    wher
                               i fferei.
                                                   X 100
                                                                  Eq. D/VC-26
    6.2.2  Ther
    measurement.
    effect on the
    shows slightly
                   poorer"
     ment  value;
     jement value;  and
     :e  two values.

   ^tors which may affect the precision of the
    the  compound of interest itself may have some
      as the observation that styrene generally
acision  than the bulk of nonpolar VOCs.  The
                              uch
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    primary influence on precision is the concentration levy
    of interest in the sample, i.e., the precision degra
    concentration approaches the detection limit.  A "be
    replicate precision was found to be within 6-7 perc
    calibration samples at the 10 ppbv level.  A more
    was obtained from replicate analysis of "real wor/d
    from the TAMS and UATMP networks.  These data ary
    The information presented in Table D/VC-5 was
    replicate precision value of 25 percent as a g<
    of the target compounds.

6.3  AUDIT ACCURACY

    6.3.1  A measure of analytical accuracy
    audit standards.  Audit accuracy is de
    between the measurement result and th
    compound;

            Audit Accuracy, % -  ***** ™£"« "
                                                               of the compound
                                                                the
                                                              s'e" measure of
                                                             'or replicate
                                                            rvative measure
                                                                er samples
                                                                      D/VC-5.

                                                                          each
     6.3.2  Audit standards will be
     laboratories,  these audit star
     obtain audit accuracy values.
     similar values obtained from net
     TAMS and UATMP analyses are sv
     form the basis for a selection of
     for audit accuracy.
                                                              agreement with
                                                           ative difference
                                                          tration of the audit
                                         Spiked Value*
                                               the
  par tic ipa
         results used to
             be compared to
          acy results for
   D/VC-6.  These values
as the performance criterion
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                                              VOA of Ambient Air  in  Canisters
                 TABLE  D/VC-1.   TARGET COMPOUND LIST (TCL)
                 CONTRACT REQUIRED QUANTITATION LIMITS  (CR'QL])
                     FOR VOLATILES  COLLECTED IN CANISTEE
Compound

Acetone
Acetonitrile
Acrolein
Acrylonitrile
Benzene
Benzyl chloride
Bromodichloromethane
Bromomethane
1,3-Butadiene
2-Butanone
Carbon tetrachloride
Chlorobenzene
Chlorodifluoromethane
Chloroethane
Chloroform
Chloromethane
3-Chloro-l-propene
Dibromochloromethane
1,2-Dibromoethane
1,2-Dichlorobenzene
1,3-Dichlorobenzene
1,4-Dichlorobenzene
Dichlorodifluoromethane
1,1-Dichloroethane
1,2-Dichloroethane
1,1-Dichloroethene
cis-1,2-Dichloroethe
trans-1,2-Dichloroe
1,2-Dichloropropane
c is -1,3-Dichloropropene
trans-1,3-Dichloro
1,2-Dichloro-l
Ethyl benzene
Heptane
Hexachlorob
Hexane
                                   CAS RN
                                 .142-82-5
                                   7-68-3
                                 110-54-3
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                TABLE D/VC-1.  TARGET COMPOUND LIST (TCL)
                 CONTRACT REQUIRED QUANTITATION LIMITS (CE
                     FOR VOLATILES  COLLECTED  IN CANISTERS/
                                  (continued)
Compound
CAS RN
Methanol
Methylene chloride
Methyl methacrylate
4-Me thy1-2 -pentanone
alpha-Methyl styrene
Octane
n-Pentane
Propylene
Styrene
1,2,4-Trichlorobenzene
1,1,1-Trichloroethane
1,1,2-Trichloroethane
1,1,2,2-Tetrachloroethane
Tetrachloroethylene
Toluene
Trichloroethylene
Trichlorofluoromethane
1,1,2-Trichloro-1,2,2-trifluoroethafti
1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene             95
1,3,5-Trimethylbenzene            108
Vinyl acetate
Vinyl chloride
Xylenes, m- and p-          /   "-vl33
Xylene, o-             /   /      \9
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                                               VOA of Ambient Air  in  Canisters
        TABLE D/VC-2.   REQUIRED BFB KEY IONS AND ION ABUNDANCE CRITERIA
             ass
            50


            75


            95


            96


            173


            174


            175


            176


            177
                              Ion Abundance Criteria
                                                           fete)
8.0 to 40.0 percent of m/e/95


30.0 to 66.0 percent of


base peak, 100 percent/relative abundance


5.0 to 9.0 percent


less than 2.0 perq


50.0 to 120.0 percent


4.0 to 9.0 percent of m/e 174"

           /—
93.0 to 101/.0 percStit-o£jn/e 174


5.0 to 9.0
NOTE: All ion abmv
even though the  ion abu:
                                  normalized to m/z 95, the nominal base peak,
                                m/z 174 may be up to 120 percent that of m/z 95.
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              TABLE D/VC-3.  QUANTITATION  IONS FOR TARGET COMPOUNDS
 Target Compound

 Ace tone *-°
 Acetonitrile*'0
 Acrolein
 Acrylonitrile"1"-0
 Benzene"1"-0
 Benzyl chloride0
 Bromodichloromethane
 Br omome thane"1" • °
 1,3-Butadiene"1"
 2-Butanone+-°
 Carbon tetrachloride"1"-0
 Chlorobenzene"1" • °
 Chloro difluorome thane
 Chloroethane0
 Chloroform"1"-0
 Chloromethane0
 3-Chloro-l-propene°
 Dibromochloromethane
 1,2-Dibromoethane* • °
 1,2-Dichlorobenzene0
 1,3-Dichlorobenzene0
 1,4-Dichlorobenzene°
 D ichlorodif luor ome thane"1" • °
 1,1-Dichloroethane0
 1,2 -Dichloroethane"1"'0
 1,1-Dichloroethene"1"-0
 cis-1,2-Dichloroethene0
 trans -1,2-Dichloroethene
 1,2-Dichloropropane"1"-0
 cis-1,3-Dichloroprop^ne0
 trans-1,3 -Dichloropra
 l,2-Dichloro-l,l,2,2-
    te traf luor oe thane"1" • °
 Ethyl benzene"1"-0
*The prima:
a seconda
                           Primary Ion*
Secondary Ions
      cer

°Gaseous
available
for
                                                              135,  87
                                                                  106
                         ess interferences are present,  in which case

                         I
                         re available  for these compounds.

                        metrically  using NIST  traceable weights  are
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             TABLE D/VC-3.   QUANTITATION IONS FOR TARGET
                                  (continued)
                                    Primary Ion*
Target Compound

Heptane
Hexachlorobutadiene0
Hexane
Methanol0
Methylene chloride*'0
Methyl raethacrylate0
4-Me thy1-2 -pentanone
alpha-Methyl styrene
Octane
n-Pentane
Propylene
Styrene0
1,1,2,2-Tetrachloroethane0
Tetrachloroethene"1"-0
Toluene*-0
1,2,4-Trichlorobenzene0
1,1,1-Trichloroe thane"1"-0
1,1,2-Trichloroethane0
Trichloroethene"1"-0
Trichlorofluoromethane*-0
l,l,2-Trichloro-l,2,2-
   trifluoroethane+'°
1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene
1,3,5-Trimethylbenzene°
Vinyl acetate
Vinyl chloride"1"-0
Xylenes, o-, m-, and
                                                                IDS
                                                                  Secondary Ions

                                                                        71,  29
                                                                           223
                                                                             7
                                                                            29
                                                                        84,  86
                                                                   39,  69,  100
                                                                       58,  100
                                                             117,  103,  78,  115
                                                                41,  29,  57,  85
                                                                42,  41,  27,  29
                                                                42,  39,  40,  27
                                                                       78,  103
                                                                            85
                                                                  129,  131,166
                                                                            92
                                                                      182,  184
                                                                        99,  61
                                                                        83,  61
                                                                       132,  95
                                                                           103

                                                                      101,  103
                                                                           120
                                                                           120
                                                                            86
                                                                        27,  64
                                                                           106
*The primary Aon should
a secondary ^>Qn may be used.

+NIST certi

°Gaseous standards
available for these
                                   ess interferences are present,  in which case


                                  are available for these compounds.

                               kvimetrically using  NIST traceable weights are
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                                                         SOW No.  XXX - Ambient Air
                  TABLE D/VC-4.   METHOD  DETECTION LIMITS (MD
TO-14  List
Benzene
Benzyl Chloride
Carbon tetrachloride
Chlorobenzene
Chloroform
m-Dichlorobenzene
1,2-Dibromoe thane
p-Dichlorobenzene
o-Dichlorobenzene
1,1-Dichloroe thane
1,2-Dichloroethane
1,1-Dichloroethene
cis-1,2-Dichloroethene
Dichloromethane
1,2-Dichloropropane
cis-1,3-Dichloropropene
trans-1,3-Dichloropropene
Ethylbenzene
Ethyl Chloride
4-Ethyltoluene
Freon 11
Freon 113
Freon 114
Freon 12  .
Hexachlorobutadiene
Methyl Bromide
Methyl Chloride
Styrene
1,1,2,2-TetrachloroethXne,
Tetrachloroethylene
Toluene
1,2,4-Trichlorobenzei
1,1,1-Trichloroethane
1,1,2-Trichloroethane
Trichloroethene
1,2,4-Trimethy}
1,3,5-Trimett
Vinyl Chlor^
m,p-Xylene
o-Xylene
                              Lab #1, SCAN
                              0.34
                   (MDLs) are defined/as
                       alue for 99* c
                           Lab
*Method Det
and the student
studies.  MDLs are
not by SCAN, the SIM MOL"
MDL.  The resultant list
 fe product of the standard deviation of seven replicate analyses
 idence.  For Lab #2, the MDLs represent an average over four
 01 MS/SIM for Lab 42. For those compounds measured by SIM but
 a factor of 5 and this value has been used as a substitute SCAN
the last column.  Ten of the compounds have no listed MDLs.
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                              SOW No. XXX - Ambient Air
        TABLE D/VC-5.
Monitoring
Compound
Identification
SUMMARY OF EPA DATA ON REPLICATE
  FROM EPA NETWORK  OPERATIONS*
    Urban Air Toxics
    Monitoring  Program  (UAT.
                            %RP
(RP)
Freon 12
Dichloromethane
1,2 Dichloroethane
1,1,1 Trichloroethane
Benzene
Trichloroethene
Toluene
Tetrachloroethene
Chlorobenzene
Ethylbenzene
m.p-Xylene
Styrene
o-Xylene
m-Dichlorobenzene
p-Dichlorobenzene
                                            47
                                            47

                                            47
                                            47

                                            47
                                            47
                                            47
                                            47
                                            47
       0.9
       0.6

       2.0
       1.5

       3.1
       0.5
       1.5
      0.2+
      0.5
      # d^nocfes the number of kepMcate or duplicate analysis used to generate
the statistics.  The replicate p^ecijsion is defined as the mean ratio of absolute
difference to ths^average

      Styrene ahU^o-XyT>ene o6eli/te  from  the  GC column used in UATMP.  For  the
TAMS entries,  both values were below detection limits for 18 of 47 replicates  and
were not included  in thv^calcytlation.
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                                                      SOW No. XXX - Ambient Air
                 TABLE D/VC-6.  AUDIT ACCURACY (AA) VALUES*
                           SELECTED  TO-14  COMPOUNDS
 Selected Compounds
 From TO-14 List
                                 FY-88
                                 TAMS
                               AA(%), N-30
 Vinyl chloride
 Methyl bromide
 Freon 11
 Dichloromethane
 Chloroform
 1,2-Dichloroethane
 1,1,1-Trichloroethane
 Benzene
 Carbon tetrachloride
 1,2-Dichloropropane
 Trichloroethene
 Toluene
 Tetrachloroethylene
 Chlorobenzene
 Ethylbenzene
 o-Xylene
                                4.6
17.9
*    Aud;
absolute
divided by th>
the audit accurac^
because they were nb^
                                      average of multiple determinations of the
                                   lit measurement  result and  its nominal value
                                  rlotes  the number  of  audits averaged  to obtain
                                      is not  available for other TO-14  compounds
                                  the audit materials.
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                                                    SOW No. XXX - Ambient Air
                TABLE D/VC-7.   LABORATORY CONTROL SAMPLE
                           PERCENT RECOVERY LIMITS
      LCS Compound

      Benzene
      Bromoform
      Carbon tetrachloride
      \,2-Dibroraoethane
      I,4-Dichlorobenzene
      1,2-Dichloroethane
      1,2-Dichloropropane
      cis-1,3-Dichloropropene
      Tetrachloroethylene
      1,1,2-Trichloroethane
      Trichloroethylene
      Vinyl chloride
                                               Perc
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                    SOW No.  XXX -  Ambient Air
              TABLE D/VC-8.  CORRESPONDING INTERNAL STAND,
                      SOME VOLATILE TARGET COMPOUNDS  FOR
                              GC/MS QUANTITATION
                             OR
Bromochloromethane

Acetone
Bromomethane
2 -Butanone
Chloroethane
Chloroform
Chiorome thane
1,1-Dichloroethane
1,2-Dichloroethane
1,1-Dichloroethene
cis-1,2-Dichloroethene
trans-1,2-Dichloroethene
Methylene chloride
Vinyl chloride
1,4-Difluorobenzene

Benzene
Broraodichloromethane
Carbon tetrachloride
Dibromochloromethane
1,2-Dichloropropane
cis-l,3-Dichloropropene
trans -1,3 -Dichloropropenj
1,1,1-Trichloroethane
1,1,2-Trichloroethane
Trichloroethylene
Chlorobenzene-ds

Chlorobenzene
1,2-Dibromoeth
Ethylbenzene
4-Methyl-2-
Styrene
1,1,2,2-T/tr
Tetrachl,
Toluene
Xylenes, m-
Xylene, o-
NOTE:   For the follofoing  target  compounds  in
the TCL,  the  internal/ sbandarcNused  is  the
one closest in  ratentfion timexto  the  target
compound.  In the\fj«:ure  as more^sjata
available,  eacft  ^target  compound^»411  /be
assigned  a specific  internal  standarcN^for
quantitation.
Compound

Acetonitrf
Aerolein
Acrylonitrile
Benzyl chloride
l.liBjotadiene
  lorodi
  .Ch
    Di"
1,3-
l,4-Dix
Dichlor
1,2-Dichl1
  ptane
He^achlorobu
 exane
       ane
 ropene"
     ei
       te
      ne
 uo/ome thane
o- Jk, 1,2,2 - tetraf luoroethane
                ate
             stfyrene
  Pentane
 ropylene
    4-Trichlorobenzene
       ro fluoromethane
        ichloro-1,2,2-trifluoroethane
          le thy Ibenzene
1,3,5-TrimethyIbenzene
 inyl acetate
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                                        VOA  of Ambient  Air in Canisters
                                    Figure D/VC-1


                              Canister Cleaning System


                                                      3-Por
                                                               Pressure
                                                              Regulator
                       Vacuum
                        Pump
              Vacuum  shutoff
               Pump    valve
                                  Exhaust
    Exhaust
     Zero
      Air
    Supply
 -k,  Vent
 A Shutoff
   \ Valve

 Pressure
Regulator
     Exhaust
                           Cryogenic
                          Trap Cooler
                         (Liquid Argon)
               Vacuum _*_
                Shutoff X^
                Vaive
                                                              Zero
                                                             Shutoff
                                                              Valve

                                                             Flow
                                                            Control
                                                            Valve
                                                            Optional
                                                           Isothermal
                                                             Oven
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                                  Figure D/VC-2


                       Alternate  Canister Cleaning System
  Thermocouple      /
  Vacuum Gauge
                           Cryogenic Trap
                          (Liquid Nitrogen)
  Vent 4
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                                  Figure D/VC-3

                        Generic Analysis  Description for,
                        Whole Air Samples  from Canisters
                                                                     en Trap

                                                          • Solid Sor bent Tube
       • ion Trap MS
       • Quadruple MS
       • Oth«r MS Types
          • Cryofocuiing
            • Separate Assembly
            -Head of Column
          • He Purge of Sol id
            Sorbem
 * Not used  in  this
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                        Figure D/VC-4

                  Calibration Gas Generator and
                Canister Analysis Schematic Diagran
LEGEND:
              Calibration Gas
               Cylinder
               r-W<  jffQj
               ESS3«-3
liquid nitrogen
flow controller
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     VOA of Ambient Air in Canisters
                             Figure D/VC-5

                    Canister Certification Flowchart
                       Evacuate canister to /
                       less  than 0.05 nun
                            Pressurize to  /
                           206 kPa (30 ps
                            with zero air/
                            Vent down to
                       atmospheric pressure
                          206 kPa X30\nsi
                           with zero, ai
                              MS\or GC/FIi)
                      \.    Evacuate to
                            s than 0.05 mm Hq
                              Leak test
                       Pressurised
Evacuated
                               stored
                              <1 month
                                                           1 cycle
                                                          stored
                                                         >1 month
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                                 Figure D/VC-6




               Water Method of Standard Preparation in Canisters
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                QUALITY ASSURANCE/QU
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                                   EXHIBIT E




                QUALITY ASSURANCE/QUALITY  CONTROL REQU




                               TABLE OF CONTENTS
SECTION 1   INTRODUCTION   	




SECTION 2   QUALITY ASSURANCE PLANS




SECTION 3   STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURES  .  •/••/•  •  •  •/\	E-7




SECTION 4   CHAIN-OF-CUSTODY	/./...//	E-14




SECTION 5   DOCUMENT CONTROL	.S\.  /V^./.  /	E-17




SECTION 6   ANALYTICAL STANDARDS REQUIREMENTS  .  —X-  -^^x.	E"21




SECTION 7   METHOD SPECIFIC QA/QC REQUIREMENTS   ....  /Sso  //>.....  E-27




SECTION 8   REGIONAL DATA REVIEW   .<-  .-*	..  .  .  . 7~T-r--_l_	E-33




SECTION 9   LABORATORY EVALUATION SAMPLES \  .  • /  •/•  TT-r-/	E-34




SECTION 10  GC/MS TAPE AUDITS	.\  \f ./.	E-36




SECTION 11  ON-SITE LABORATORS-iEVALUATIONS   \  -V	E-37




SECTION 12  QUALITY ASSURAftCE/filT^ TREND ANALYSIS,  .\	E-40




SECTION 13  DATA MANAGEMENT/ ..../.  ...  •>-«*_,	E-42




SECTION 14  REFERENCES  .-/	E-44
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                                   SECTION 1

                                  INTRODUCTION
 1.1   Quality assurance  (QA)  and quality control (QC)
 EPA's Contract  Laboratory Program  (CLP).   The CLP QA
 management review and oversight at the  planning,  impl
 completion stages of environmental data generation
 data provided are of the  quality required.   The CLP
 activities required as  part  of data generation to e
 known and documented quality.
                                                     are
                                                                         of
 1.2   During the  planning  of  an  environmental
 activities  focus on defining data  quality obj
 designing a QC system to  measure and documen
 generated.   During the implementation of
 activities  ensure that the QC system is
 deficiencies uncovered by the QC system  are
 environmental data are generated,  QA activities
 of data obtained to determine its  suitability  to suj
 remedial  decisions.
                                                   mlection program,  QA
                                                     and drifcteria,  and
                                                  quality of/data  that will  be
                                                  collection effort, QA
                                                  g effectively, and that  the
                                                           corrected.   After
                                                         assessing the quality
                                                            brcement or
1.3  The purpose of this Exhibit is
and the processes by which the CLP
This contract requires a variety of
requirements are the minimum QA/QC ope^jatifc
analytical requirements associated with\he
method analytes.  These operations are des
comparison by providing the EPA with compari
These requirements do not re^eSSe^the laborat
checks on method and insti
                                                     overall
1.4  Appropriate use of
conditions encountered
procedures and criter
contract have been v
laboratories particip
methods does not guarant^
collected under actual fiel
such as sampling a£&i£ac£s, eq
Therefore, the %6 component
                 /^-~-\
1.5  The data7 acquired f romNjC p
analytical
corrective,
include quantrt^ative and qualit
accuracy ,ide.tect!fccin limit
In addition,
integrated progfaia^to geiaeratje e
quality required to
                                                                   operations
                                              QA/QC 7>f>J«c€iJzes defined above.
                                                              contract
                                               ne,ces^ary to~~satisfy the
                                                   nation of the different
                                                   facilitate laboratory
                                              ile (data from all Contractors.
                                                  rom maintaining its own QC
                                                    at range of analytical
                                                  uires reliance on  the  QC
                                                  ods.  The methods  in this
                                                'of. those received by the
                                        However, the validation of these
                                   y perform equally well for all samples
                                          Inaccuracies can result from causes
                                        ^.functions, and human error.
                                           is indispensable.

                                  cedures are used to estimate and evaluate
                                    the necessity for or the effect  of
                                sed for evaluating the analytical results
                                Itivje indicators of quality such as precision,
                                ther quantitative and qualitative indicators.
                                   ew of the activities required in  an
                                  ironmental data of known and documented
                                 objectives.
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                                               VGA of Ambient Air in Canisters
                                                                        .ernal
1.6  Necessary components of a complete QA/QC program inclx.
criteria that demonstrate acceptable levels of performance
QA review.  External review of data and procedures is
monitoring activities of the National Program Office,
Sample Management Office, NE1C, and EMSL/LV.  Each e>
accomplishes a different purpose.  These reviews are
sections of this Exhibit.  Performance evaluation s<
QA reference for the program.  A laboratory on-site
part of the external QA monitoring.  A feedback Icfop"
the various review functions to the contract laboratories through
communications with the Administrative Project joffacers (APOs) and Technical
Project Officers (TPOs).

1.7  This Exhibit is not a guide to constructing QA pro/ece' plans, QC systems,
or a QA organization.  It is, however, an a^cplan^ion /of ttie QC and QA
requirements of the CLP.  It outlines some minj.mum^tandiirds for QA/QC
programs.  It also includes specific items that a« reqaired in a QA Plan and
by the QA/QC documentation detailed in this contracbx^Delivery of this
documentation provides the Agency with a complete data paekage^which will
stand alone, and limits the need for/contact with the Contractor/ or with an
analyst, at a later date, if some aspectof^Che—analysis is questioned.
     1.8.3  Adherenc
     specified in the
     1.8.4  Verification of
     purity of
     obtained
               ne
1.8  To ensure that the product deli
requirements of the contract and to
the Agency requires the following from t!

     1.8.1  Development and implementation
     of the key elements of/fcKa"F~'QANprogram tt
     described in Section / of _this

     1.8.2  Preparation
     Procedures (SOPs)
                                                             isets the
                                                            data comparison,
                                                   program, and documentation
                                                    a written QA Plan, as
                                                    Standard Operating
                                                  f this Exhibit.

                                        methods^and associated QC requirements
     1.8
     adher

     1.8.7  Submission
     Regional review>
         standards and documentation of the
          n.ty and accuracy of solutions
          J7 '

      lysis of laboratory performance evaluation
     mce to corrective action procedures.

       laboratory evaluations, including
      procedures.

ra\/ data and pertinent documentation for
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     1.8.8  Submission, upon request, of GC/MS tapes and app/iic
     documentation for tape audits.                         /  /
     1.8.9  Submission for Agency review of all original/
     generated during sample analyses.
               lentation
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                                   SECTION 2

                            QUALITY ASSURANCE PLANS
2.1  The Contractor shall establish a QA program wit!
providing sound analytical chemical measurements.
incorporate the QC procedures, any necessary correc
documentation required during data collection as wety as the quality
assessment measures performed by management to e/isutfe acceptable
production.

2.2  As evidence of such a program, the Contj
Quality Assurance Plan (QAP) which describe^
implemented to achieve the following:
     2.2.1  Maintain data integrity, validity,

     2.2.2  Ensure that analytical measurement systems^
     acceptable state of stability apd^r_e£roducibility

     2.2.3  Detect problems through
     action procedures which keep
                      ained in an
                    ish corrective
                   able.
                  pare a written
                  that are
     2.2.4  Document all aspects of the
     provide data that are technically

2.3  The QAP must present
objectives, and specific
quality requirements in
each element shall be i
be available during On
the Administrative Pr
preparation of a QAP,

2.4  ELEMENTS OF

     2.4.1  The
     program s
          process in order to
        egally defensible.

         olicies, organization,
             to achieve the data
           ble, SOPs pertaining to
      pat?t of the QAP.   The QAP must
        and upon written request by
       hformation relevant to the
        publications'2-*^
the Contractor's quality assurance
                                   Policy and Objectives

                                    id Personnel



                                 ^anization;

                                ssignment of QC and QA responsibilities; and
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                               Reporting relationships.

                      Personnel;

                               Staff resumes;
                               Education and experience re
                               to this Contract;  and/   /
                                                  .\v\/
                               Training progress
                      Facilities and Equipment

                               Instrumentatio]

                               Maintenance

                      Document Control;

                               Laboratory notebook
             ernatives;  and

           chedules.
   pol
                               Case file o
                               procedures;
    ing/custody^procedures and

             7
             ing procedures;

  'ion, preparation,  and review
                                                     tion,  approval,  review,
                                                      ion of SOPs.
                                                 ures  and frequency;

                                   le  handling and storage procedures;

                               Sample  preparation procedures;

                                  sle  analysis procedures;  and

                               Standards  preparation procedures.

                                   :jn;

                                    collection procedures;

                                ita reduction procedures;
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                              Data review procedures;

                              Data reporting and authorization procedures; and

                              Data management procedures.

                     Quality Control Program; and

                              Solvent, reagent,

                              Reference materi*
                              Internal QC ch<

                              Corrective action
                              procedures.
                  •  Quality Assurance Program Asse

                              Data aujjits;

                              Systef

                              Performance

                              Corrective ^ctibiv procedures;
           ination of QC  limit
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                        VOA of Ambient  Air in Canisters
                                   SECTION 3

                         STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURES   /
3.1  In order to obtain reliable results, adherence t
methodology is imperative.  In any operation that is,
basis, reproducibility is best accomplished through
Operating Procedures  (SOPs).  As defined by the E
document that provides directions for the step -by'- step execution of an
operation, analysis,  or action which is commonly accepted as the method for
performing certain routine or repetitive tasks
                                              lytical
                                                iBtitive
3.2  SOPs prepared by the Contractor must
comprehensive, up-to-date, and sufficient!
results by qualified analysts.  All SOPs, as
reflect activities as they are currently perf>
addition, all SOPs must:
                      functional/ i
                     det'5*iled t«J p«
                            in
                   clear,
                it  duplication of
              the Agency,  must
              laboratory.   In
     3.2.1  Be consistent with curren^EPA regulations, gul
     CLP contract's requirements;

     3.2.2  Be consistent with instrxlmentivmanufacture
     manuals;
                                    telirafes,  and the
                                      Lfic instruction
     3.2.3  Be available to the EPA durinj
     A complete set of SOPs shall be bound boget
     inspection at such evaluations.  During
     personnel may be askesrto demonstrate the
                          site Laboratory Evaluation.
                             and available for
                              evaluations, laboratory
                            Lcation of the SOPs;
     3.2.4  Provide  for
     complete to recorc

     3.2.5  Describe
     reported by the
     inconsistent result

     3.2.6  Descrij
     analytical
             ice_
jcumeritition that is sufficiently
         required by the protocol;
     3.2.9
e 'Mechanism f^r demonstrating the validity of data
             explaining the cause of missing or"
                sures and feedback mechanism used when
                   >1 requirements;

      ^rly\and updated as necessary when contract,
              al modifications are made;

             eference in usability or evidentiary
           ic work stations as appropriate; and
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                                                VOA of Ambient Air  in  Canisters
      3.2.10 Be  subject  to  a  document  control  procedure whic
      of  outdated  or  inappropriate  SOPs.

 3.3   SOP SPECIFICATIONS AND  FORMAT

      3.3.1  An  SOP is defined as a written narrative
      of  laboratory operating procedures  including
      documentation.  The SOPs must accurately desci
      used in  the  laboratory, and copies  of the
      to  ensure  that  analytical data produced
      acceptable for  use in EPA enforcement cas«
      The Contractor's SOPs shall provide
      each of  the  following specifications
      basis for  laboratory  evidence audits.
                                                          ecludes  the use
3.4
                                                         :he kind of activity
                                                          the following
                                                       and litigation.
                                                         ntation to meet
                                                          EPA sa the
3.3.2  The format for SOPs may vary dep?
for which they are prepared.  However, at
sections must be included.

       3.3.2.1  Title page,

       3.3.2.2  Scope and appl\ca

       3.3.2.3  Definitions.

       3.3.2.4  Procedures.

       3.3.2.5  QC ace

       3.3.2.6  Cor
       secondary r<
                                                     cluding procedures for
                                                    snerated.
       3.3.2.7

       3.3.2.8

       3.3.2.9

REQUIRED

3.4.1
                                                 id example forms.

                                    iotes and precautions.
                                  Sfvelop and use adequate written SOPs to
                                   ability.  Evidentiary SOPs shall include
                                  Allowing processes as they are performed by
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3.4.1.1  Sample receipt and logging             /^\

         3.4.1.1.1  The Contractor shall have/written SOPs for
         receiving and logging in the sample^.  /The procedures
         shall include, documentation of the following
         information:

         •        Presence or absence off EPA chain^»£rcust
                  forms;

         •        Presence or absent
                  stickers;

         •        Presence or ab/enc
                  SAS packing

         •        Presence or absence o£/cua£ody seals on shipping
                  and/or sample containers and their condition;
                                                      airbills or airbill
                               Custody seal numbers,  wh
                                                    ping container;

                                                    le container;
                                                         or nonagreement of
                                                        documents and sample
                                                  ems or discrepancies with
                                  Definition of any terms used to describe
                                                upon receipt.

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                          VOA of Ambient Air in Canisters
                     3.4.1.2.2  If the Contractor assigns
                     identifiers,  written SOPs shall incl
                     the method used to assign the uniqu
                     identifier and cross-reference to the

                     3.4.1.2.3  If the Contractor use
                     addition to sample identificati^
                     SOPs shall include their defi
                                      riiqufe laboratory
                                          description of
                                          atory
                                          sample number.
            3.4.1.3  Sample security
                                                ffixes in
                                                   ten
         The Contractor
maintenance of the secur,
shall demonstrate secur,
laboratory areas.  Th<
descriptions of all sto
laboratory, and steps taken
contamination.  The SOPs shall
authorized personnel who have
areas.
                                                                SOPs for
                                                             fter log-in and
                                                              storage and
                                                           ifically include
                                                           EPA samples in the
                                                            sample
                                                              list of
                                                                ;ure storage
            3.4.1.4  Internal chain-*
                              The Cont
                     chain-of-custody co;
                     chain-of-custody
                     and sample tracking pro\e
                     concerniag~^heschain-of-
                     of thi/ Exhibit^
            3.4.1.5  Int
                                         data.

                                        :en SOPs for the
                               sample identification,
                                    receiving procedures,
                                 For more information
                              ly procedures see Section 4
                               'd data.
                                                  tten SOPs for tracking the
                                                 r sample.  The tracking SOP
                                      ription of the documentation used to
                                           le receipt, sample storage, sample
                                      ers,")-sample preparations, and sample
                                   lysei

                                   .escription of the documentation used to
                                    rd instrument calibration and other QA/QC
                                    vities; and

                                     les of the document formats and
                                  Moratory documentation used in the  sample
                                 eceipt, sample storage, sample transfer, and
                                sample analyses.
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Exhibit E
                 VGA of Ambient Air in Canisters
            3.4.1.6  Laboratory document and information

     3.4.2  Analytical SOPs

            The Contractor shall develop and use adeque
     ensure that all data generated for the CLP are
     acceptable quality.  Analytical SOPs shall incl
     for the following processes as they are perfo
                                          to
                                            and
                                                                      of
                       ration, cleaning


                                traceability of
       3.4.2.1  The Contractor shall have wr
       sample contamination, during sample
       glassware, storage, and analysis.

       3.4.2.2  The Contractor shall hay>
       standards used in sample analys}

3.4.3  Quality Management SOFs
            3.4.3.1  The Contractor shall have written SOP>xfor  technical and
            managerial review of laboratory operation ahddata^-package
            preparation, laboratory data__reyiew/laboratorysself Inspection
            system.  The procedures/shalliri£TtidaJiut not be  limited  to
            documenting the followi
                  3.4.3.1.1

                  3.4.3.1.2

                  3.4.3.1.3
                  systemat
Data flow\an^chai;ft-a£-commano' for data review;

Procedures fteir measuring precision and accuracy.

     ition of p^ramie^ers for identifying
                   3.4:
                   procedu
                   notebooks,
                                                    hat hardcopy deliverables
                                                  the  requirements  in Exhibit
      stration of internal QA inspection
            by supervisory sign-off on personal
        J?E samples, etc.).

              type of internal audits (e.g.,
      , spbt/checks, perceived trouble areas).

 temo^stration of problem  identification,
      , and resumption of analytical processing.
       from internal audit (i.e., QA feedback).
                                ocumentation of audit reports,  (internal and
                               espronse,  corrective action,  etc.
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Exhibit  E
                      VOA of Ambient Air in Canisters
3.5  HAND:
             3.4.3.2   The  Contractor  shall  have written
             and  assembly  of  all  documents  relating to  e
             technical and managerial review.   Documents
             Case-specific basis.  The procedures  must
             documents including  logbook pages,  sampl
             chromatographic  charts,  computer  printou
             correspondence,  and  any  other  written d
             to the Case are  compiled in one locati
             The  system must  include  a document
             procedure.  For  more  information  concerning
             case file preparation, see Section/5  of. this  Exhibit.
                                            including
             3.4.3.3  The Contractor  shall hajfe
             analysis, management and handl
             procedures shall  include but
             following information:

                  3.4.3.3.1   Procedures for  contro
                  entry errors.
                  3.4.3.3.2   Proc
                  deliverables  and

                  3.4.3.3.3   Life eye
                  modifying and impleme
                  systems including hardwl
                  installing new systems.
                                        control
                                   for sample
                                  .g of data.  The
                                  documenting the
                                    estimating data
     3.5
     designated
     informat
     under this
     the handling o
                              changes*' to data and
                                    pdates.

                                   es for testing,
                            to existing computing
                        tware, and documentation or
                                                    kup and archival
                                                     system failures.
                                                   rocedures and response  time,

                                    &ual(s) responsible  for system operation,
                                    integrity and  security.

                                             for staff training procedures.

                                      ,all7have written SOPs for laboratory
conducting work under this contract may receive EPA-
      Formation from the Agency.  Confidential
handed ^eparately from other documentation developed
     accomplish this, the following procedures for
      il information have been established.
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                                          VOA of Ambient Air in Canisters
      3.5.2  All  confidential  documents  shall be  under  the  s
      designated  Document Control  Officer  (DCO).
                                          "confidential
                                             informati
3.5.3  Any samples or information received with
confidentiality shall be handled as
file shall be maintained to store this
segregated from other nonconfidential
confidential samples shall be treated
confidential information, the DCO logs
Confidential Inventory Log.  The informatio
authorized personnel but only after it
by the DCO.  The documents shall be ret
conclusion of each working day.  Confide
reproduced except upon approval by the
will enter all copies into the documen
this information may not be disposed
Contracting Officer.  The DCO shall ren*
any confidential information disposed
record of the disposition in the Confidential
                                                           is ion of a
locked
                                                                         from
                                                                           of
 3.6  SOPS DELIVERY REQUIREMENTS

            Within forty-five  (45)
     SOPs relevant to  this  contract
     Also, during the  term  of  perfoi
     which have been amended or new  SOPs\whit
     to  the TPO, EMSL/LV (quality assuranc
                                                                             on
                                                                           DCO
                                                                          EPA
                                                                      page of
                                                                      keep a
                                                        a complete set of
                                                    TPO/ SMO and EMSL/LV.
                                                       opies of SOPs
                                        h/faaye been written shall be sent
                                          s/and NEIC (evidentiary SOPs).
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Exhibit E
               VOA of Ambient Air in Canisters
                                   SECTION 4

                               CHAIN-OF-CUSTODY
     A sample is physical evidence collected from a f)
environment.  An essential part of hazardous waste
that the evidence gathered be controlled.  To acco:
sample identification, chain-of-custody, sample r
procedures have been established.

4.1  SAMPLE IDENTIFICATION

     4.1.1  To ensure traceability of sampl
     Contractor, the Contractor shall have
     identification of samples throughout tti

     4.1.2  Each sample and sample preparation
     the EPA number or a unique laboratory identifier.
     identifier is used, it shall be /cjrpss-referenced to
4.2  CHAIN-OF-CUSTODY PROCEDURES

            Because of the nature of tt
     EPA samples must be traceable
     until they are introduced as evidences
     Contractor shall have procedures ensur}
     maintained and document^
     applies:
                            ission of the
                           lod for maintaining
                               be labeled with
                                xjue laboratory
                                 number.
                              , the custody  of
                   ie samples are collected
                  ,1 proceedings.  The
                    EPA sample custody  is
                   custody if the following
                                                  .n your possession, or

                                    session and you locked it up, or
4.3  SAMPLE
     4.3.3  The con<
     be inspected upon
                                     ed secure area (secure areas shall be
                                           nel only).
                                   signate a sample custodian responsible  for
                                   signate a representative to receive samples
                                   :ustodian is not available.
  shipping containers and sample  bottles shall
jy the sample custodian or his/her representative.
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                                          VOA of Ambient Air in Canisters
4.3.4  The condition of the custody seals (intact/not
inspected upon receipt by the sample custodian or his

4.3.5  The sample custodian or his/her representat
presence or absence of the following documents ac
shipment.

       4.3.5.1  Airbills or airbill stickers

       4.3.5.2  Custody seals.

       4.3.5.3  EPA custody rcords.

       4.3.5.4  EPA traffic reports or

       4.3.5.5  Sample tags.

4.3.6  The sample custodian or his/her
all forms (e.g., custody records, traffic repo
airbills) accompanying the samples at the time
                              /	—_
4.3.7  The Contractor shall contact Si
problems such as absent docume
custody seals, and unsatisfacto
bottle).
                                                               ,ct) shall be
                                                               representative.
                                                             .all check for the
                                                             ing the sample
                                                           shall sign and date
                                                            cking lists , and
     4.3.8  The Contractor shall record tP
     problems on Telephone Contact Logs.

     4.3.9  The following/lnfoimatio\ shall
     AADC-1 by the samplj
     received and inspeji

            4.3.9.1
                                                               ancies and
                                                             on, broken
                                                         e.gf. , leaking sample
                                            ution of discrepancies and
                                               ded on appropriate Form
                                               tentative as samples  are
                                            mtainer.
            4.3.9.2
            shipping
                              sence and condition of custody  seals  on
                              containers.

                                      when present.

                             the s'adiple bottles.

                              sence of airbills or airbill  stickers.

                              bill sticker numbers.

                             Absence of EPA custody records.
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                                               VOA of Ambient Air in Canisters
            4.3.9.8  Presence or absence of EPA traffic re
            lists.
            4.3.9.9  Presence or absence of sample tags
                                                                or SAS packing
            4.3.9.10  Sample tag identification numbers
            the EPA sample numbers.

            4.3.9.11  Verification of agreement o
            information recorded on shipping
                                             doc
            4.3.9.12  Problems or discrepanci

4.4  SAMPLE TRACKING PROCEDURES

     The Contractor shall maintain records
handling from receipt to final analysis.  The
documentation of the movement of samples and
designated laboratory storage areas.
                                                       a/1 phases of sample
                                                            include
                                                           es into and out of
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Exhibit  E
                                           VOA of Ambient Air in Canisters
                                   SECTION 5

                                DOCUMENT CONTROL
     The  goal  of  the  laboratory document control progiTam is to^assure that all
documents for  a specified Sample Delivery Group (SDG/wi/11 DBvaccobnted for
when the  project  is completed.   Accountable documents used by contract
laboratories shall include but  not be limited to lo^b^roks, chain-orx^ustot
records,  sample work  sheets,  bench sheets, and other>documents relating\to tne
sample  or sample  analyses.   The following document (control procedures have
been established  to assure that all laboratory/records are assembled and
stored  for delivery to  the EPA  or are available upon request? from the EPA
prior to  the delivery schedule.

5.1  PREPRINTED LABORATORY FORMS AND LOGBC

     5.1.1 All documents produced by the Contrals^or wb&ch are directly
     related to the preparation and analysis of EPA^fiampleV^shall become the
     property  of  the  EPA and shall be placed in the complete samj>le delivery
     group  file  (CSF).  All  observat
     laboratory  but not on preprinted labora
     permanent laboratory logbooks.
     all original  laboratory forms a:
     entries shall be  included in the
                                    and  results  recorited by the
                                              >rms  shall  DC  entered into
                                         data  fro5r~a-SDG are compiled,
                                                  3G- related logbook
 ies
                                               package .
     5.1.2  The Contractor  shall identify^the activity recorded on all
     laboratory documents which is directly\rela£ed to the preparation and
     analysis of EPA samples ""~"
     5.1.3  Pre-printed
     laboratory and be
     responsible for p/rf
     performed.

     5.1.4  Logbook e
     person responsible
     performed.
                                    shall
                                         andN
           Ln the name of the
          Signed by the person
           time an activity is
                              e dated  (month/day/year)  and  signed by the
                                  the  activity at  the  time  an activity is
     5.1.5  Logtfook entries^sb^all
     logbooks.^ wi^n"~~the"~~e3ceept:ix>n  of
     shall include only oneNjDG  per  page.
                                     xonological  order.   Entries in
                                           run  logs and  extraction logs,
rument
5.1.
                  in both bound\ anfl unbound logbooks shall be sequentially
     5.1.7  Iris^rumeh^ run  loj
     reconstruction of
     the laboratory ntus^t provit
                           srfall be maintained  so  as  to  enable  a
                           iquence of individual instruments.   Because
                            copies of the  instrument  run logs to the EPA,
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                 VOA of Ambient Air  in Canisters
     the laboratory may exercise the option of using only
     sample identification numbers in the logs for sample/
     government agency or commercial client names to pre/ei
     confidentiality of commercial clients.
                             'abo/atory or  EPA
                                ather than
                                the
                                        made  by
     5.1.8  Corrections to supporting documents and raw datkxshal
     drawing a single line through the error and entering the
     information.  Corrections and additions to suppoyting documentsxand""l?aw
     data shall be dated and initialed.   No infontetlon shall be oblifefe^atec
     or rendered unreadable.   All notations shall be recorded in ink.  Unused
     portions of documents shall be crossed out
5.2  CONSISTENCY OF DOCUMENTATION

     5.2.1  The Contractor shall assign a
     for the organization and assembly of

     5.2.2  All copies of laboratory documents shall

     5.2.3  Original documents whicbyjjiclude information
     one SDG shall be filled in the.
     shall be placed in the other
     following information on the e
                             officer  responsible
                                   and legible.

                                  'g  to more than
                                   .   The  copy(s)
                               hall  record the
     ORIGINAL IS FILED IN CSF

     The Contractor shall

     5.2.4  Before rele.
     shall assemble am
     records,  lab be:
     relevant data
     sample delivery

5.3  DOCUMENT NUMBERING AND

     5.3.1  In
     analysis,
     seriali/zed/number
     5.3.
     logbook
     records,
     or attempted
     shall be inventorf
                      >n to  the  copy(ies).

                        document control officer
                    ?n on sample tags,  custody
                   tfrument logs,  and other
                     to  each particular sample or
     fcfetent  throughout the CSF.
             icountability of the completed
    in a tSI* shall  be inventoried and assigned a
       in  Exhibit B,  Section 2.

       number (For example:  75-2-0240).

 ^ant/to each sample  delivery group, including
  i./mass  spectra,  chromatograms, screening
records, re-analysis  records, records of failed
  cody records,  library research results,  etc.,
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                                               VOA of Ambient Air in Canisters
     5.3.3  The Document Control Officer (DCO) shall be res
     ensuring that all documents generated are placed in ti
     and are delivered to the EPA.  The DCO shall place
     plastic bags in the file.  Figure E-l is an exampl
     inventory.
                                  Figure E-l

                                    Example


                              DOCUMENT INVENT
                                                               ible for
                                                               F for inventory
                                                             'ample tags in
                                                            a document
Document Control #*
                              Document
     232-2-
     232-2-
     232-2-
     232-2-
     232-2-
     232-2-
     232-2-
     232-2-
     etc.
           0001
           0002
           0003
           0004
           0005
           0006
           0007
           0008
*This number is to be recor
Case File Document
Chain-of-Custody Records
Shipping Manifests
Sample Tags/
SMO Organi^
Analysis
Analysts' Ofcpaiiies Note!
GC/MS and GC
              \ V  /
                                                aboratory documents in a secure
5.4  STORAGE OF EPA FI

            The Contract
     location.

5.5  SHIPPING DATA PACKAGES

     5.5.1  The/Contractor "&ball dobvmenyshipment of deliverables  packages  to
     the recipients^TUfese shipments require custody seals  on the  containers
     placedysucl* that they c«mo\be opened without damaging or breaking the
     seal. /Th/ Contractor shall document what was sent,  to  whom, the  date,
     and #he .method (carrier) used\
     5.5. £\The ^Contractor sha}
     EPA Region 180^ia.ys  aftej
                                   irge  the CSF deliverable  to  the  appropriate
                                   report submission.
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                                          VGA of Ambient Air in Canisters
     5.5.3  A copy of the transmittal letter for the
     NEIC and the SMO.
                                                CSF
5.5.4  The Document Control form is used to documi
inspection of shipping containers and samples.
submit one (1) original FORM AADC-1 for each sh

5.5.5  The Contractor shall sign and date the
examine the shipping containers, record the
custody seals and their conditions.

5.5.6  The Contractor shall note .any
the instructions explained in Exhibit

5.5.7  The Contractor shall submit a
each SDG package.
sent to the
                                                                      and
                                                             amples and follow
                                                            'Sheet.
                                                          nt Control Form with
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 Exhibit E
                     VOA of  Ambient Air  in Canisters
                                    SECTION 6

                        ANALYTICAL STANDARDS REQUIREMENTS
                                                    not.
                                        lytical
     The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency will
reference standards either for direct analytical meas
purpose of traceability.  All contract laboratories
prepare from neat materials, from cylinders of comt
NIST Standard Reference Materials or NIST/EPA
material, or purchase from private chemical suppy
necessary to successfully and accurately perforjn tb/e analyses required  in  this
protocol.
 6.1  PREPARATION OF CHEMICAL STANDARDS FROM,
                      /NEAT HI6
                                                              ETY BULK MATERIAL
      6.1.1  A laboratory may prepare their chemicalN«€aiMiards from neat
      materials.   Commercial sources for neat chemical standards pertaining to
      analytes listed on the TCL are given in Appendix C orM^ie "Quality
      Assurance Materials Bank: Analytical Reference Stalsdards^?. Seventh
      Edition, January 1988.  Laboratotiesshould obtain tijexhighest purity
      possible when purchasing neat ohemicaT^stsand^rds;  standards purchased at
      less than 98% purity must be dc^cuniwfttejlas to wn^Tr-feigher purity could
      not be obtained.
      6.1.2  Neat chemical standards must\be
      used in the preparation of standard
      chemicals is essential in order to
              safe
                                                  sfrigerated when not being
                                           lufctoni.  Proper storage of neat
                                                  them from decomposition.
      6.1.3  The purity of
      chemical supply hou
      the  concentration
      laboratory's  resp
      that the purity
      confirmation,
      calorimetry,  gas>stiroina'
      performance liquid
      appropriate techniques.'
      recommended.
      materials
  compound>
    inc«
  lute
 ility
ch compc;
 formet
                                    a *solutioji st
                                    ha\
     where
     volume
           an sometimes M>e misrepresented  by a
           [Wledge of purity is needed  to calculate
                          rd, it is the contract
                       1 documentation ascertaining
                        stated.  Purity
          ould use Either differential scanning
          with flame ionization detection, high
xjmatogjTaphy, infrared spectrometry, or other
          two or more independent methods  is
              for impurity when weighing neat
               ion standards is:

               of pure compound gq. g-1
              percept purity>
                    100
           is that required to prepare a specific
         of a specified concentration.
        fact*
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                   VOA of Ambient Air in Canisters
     6.L.A  Mis-identification of compounds occasionally
     possible that a mislabeled compound may be received
     supply house.  It is the contract laboratory's resp
     analytical documentation confirming that all compo/
     preparation of solution standards are correctly
     Identification confirmation, when performed, sh
     at least two different analytical columns, or
     techniques.
                                    and it is
                                  a chemical
                                >ility to have
                                 sed in the
     6.1.5  Calculate the weight of material to
     volume taking into account the purity of
     concentration.  A second person must ver
     calculations.   Check balances for accur
     weights.  All weighing should be perfo
     the nearest 0.1 mg and verified by a
     dissolve the solute should be compatibl
     standard is to be used; the solute should
                                        nalysis on
                        'eighed out for a spec]
                       bmpound^and the desired
                              ^   of the
                                  standard
                               tical balance to
                              The solvent used to
                   ith ore protocol in which the
                      .soluble., stable, and
     nonreactive with the solvent.  (For standards
     is humid zero air.)  In the case of a multicomponet
     components must not react with e^ch, other.
                                  :s, the solvent
                              solution, the
     6.1.6  The primary standard is\the"
     prepared from neat standards.  A\l
     back to the primary standard.
          5\se4u£ion o
          L subsequent
ion of gas!
         humid zero air
itions/must be traceable
     6.1.7  Log notebooks are to be kept ror
     subsequent dilutions from the primary s£an<
     determining their conceaCraElsns are to
     second person.  All solution standards are\to
     use.  All solution sytandards^are\to_be clea
     of the compound or /compounds, Voncentri
     initials of the prepa^er.
                   1 /Weighing and dilutions.  All
                     .rd and the calculations for
                      Corded and verified by a
                          refrigerated when not in
                         abeled as to the identity
                  on, TS&te prepared, solvent, and
6.2  PREPARATION OF
ST/
     6.2.1  As discussed"iuExhib
     standards in a dynamic ctv^uti
     a National In*trttt€«Cylinder or separate cylinders.  Other
      preparation are described in Exhibit  D.  For
       alence must be established by the
         procedure.  In either method,  the
        fy that the standards are certified.
        analysis must be retained by the
       request.
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6.3  PURCHASE OF CHEMICAL STANDARDS IN SOLUTION

     6.3.1  Solutions of analytical reference standards ca4i
     Contractors provided they meet the following criteri

            6.3.1.1  Contract laboratories must maints
            documentation to verify the integrity of.
            they purchase:

                  Mass spectral identification co/ifij
                  material;
                                                               purchased by
                  Purity confirmation of the
                  Chromatographic and quant,
                  solution standard was QC
                  section.
                                                           ation that the
                                                          ng to the following
            that the concen;
            the concentra
            the Student
            10 percent

            6.3.1.3
                  Two sol
                  independen
            6.3.1.2  The Contractor must purchase s
            quality is demonstrated statistically and
            of the supplier's choice/-— Qce__way this can be
            prepare and analyze thri
            standard, and a standan
            and b below) .  The suppli
            analytical results for the
            consistent with the different
            This is done by the Student's
            follows .  If this is achieved
                                                             or which the
                                                                ly by a method
                                                             imojistrated is to
                                                                  a low
                                                              on (see parts a
                                                              that the
                                                             standard are
                                                erfretical concentrations.
                                           -test/in part 6.3.1.3 which
                                                  iplier must then demonstrate
                                                  ^andard lies midway between
                                                    tandards.  This is done by
                                                     is certified to be within
                Bed, the supplier must
             been achieved.

   identical concentration must be prepared
      «at materials.  An aliquot of the first
         d to the intended concentration (the
           aliquot is taken from the second
iluted^t<( a concentration ten percent greater
  standard.  This is called the "high
   urther aliquot is taken from the second
   .ted to a concentration 10 percent less that
   rd.  This is called the "low standard";
                                  alyses of each standard  (a total of  18
                                    performed in the following sequence:  low
                                 be
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                                                VGA of Ambient Air in Canisters
                   standard,  target,  high standard,  low sta^dar4,  target
                   standard,  high standard;  and

                   The  mean and variance of the six resu/ts Tkjr each solution
                   must be  calculated.

                         Mean = —	——:
               Variance -
      (6 x Mean)2  Eq  £_3
                   The  values  Yx, Y2, Y3,  .../ represent,
                   analyses  of each  standard^.
                   and  high  standards  are des
                   respectively.  The  variances
                   standards are  designated  V1( V2, ^4 V.
                   Additionally,  a pooled variance,  Vp,
                   If  the  square  root  of Vp
                   then M22 /10.000 is to be'
                   subsequen^caTCulations.

                   The te
       he/results of the six
           the  low,  target,
           and M3,
           target,  and high
            spectively.
               lated.
                                                                       Eq.  E-4
   than one percent  of M2,
as the value of Vp in all
                                                                       Eq.  E-5
                                         exceeds 2.13 then the supplier has
                                           twenty percent difference between
                                                In such a case,  the standards
                                   c must be calculated:
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               VOA of Ambient Air in Canisters
                     TEST STATISTIC =
                  If the test statistic  exceeds  2.
                  to demonstrate that  the  target
                  midway between the high  and  low
                  the standards are not  acceptabl

                  The 95 percent confidence  in
                  each standard must be  calcuj

                  INTERNAL FOR LOW STANDARD
                 INTERNAL FOR TARGET STANDARD =
                                      Eq. E-6
                                      Eq. E-7
                                                                      Eq. E-8
6.4  REQUESTING STAND;
6.5  DOCDMENTATI
     nece
     use
     prev:
     spectra,
     chemical s
     subject to rev
                   Is for the mean result of
                  INTERNAL FOR HIGH
                  These intervals must
                  then the supplier has
                  discriminate the 10
                  In such
                  event, the labora
                  standards .employed
                                                                      Eq. E-9
                     If overlap is observed,
                  demonstrate the ability to
                fference in concentrations.
                  e not acceptable.  In any
                    le for the quality of the
                    :der this contract.

                   POSITORY
     6.4.1  Solution^ ofSanalytLdalyteference materials  can be ordered  from
     the U.S. EPA Chemical St^ndarrfs Repository, depending on availability.
     The Contractor can piace an order  for  standards  only after demonstrating
     that these standards artexnot available from commercial vendors either in
     solution or .ae-a-naajt material.
:CATIOI
PREPARATION OF CHEMICAL STANDARDS
  ty of each laboratory to maintain the
   'W that the chemical standards they have
    analysis conform to the requirements
   ogbooks, calculations, chromatograms, mass
    by the laboratory or purchased from
  be maintained by the laboratory and may be
-site inspection visits.  Documentation of
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                                                       doc
standards preparation may be required to be sent to E!
of contract compliance.   In those cases where the
supportive of the analytical results of data package
documentation is to be kept on file by the laborat?
one year.
     verification
 itation is
snt to EPA,  such
.for a period of
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                                   SECTION 7

                      METHOD SPECIFIC QA/QC REQUIREMENTS
7.1  This section outlines the minimum QC operations
analytical requirements associated with the determi
organic target compounds listed in Exhibit C, using/th
D for samples of ambient air in canisters.  This
comprehensive QC document, but rather as a guide
that must be considered for volatile analyses
minimum, the laboratory is expected to address /fche/e
the QAP discussed in Section 2 and SOPs discus4ed/in Sect/oi?
                                                                  satisfy the
                                                                 volatile
                                                                   inExjiibit
                                                      ton is not infeiaded
                                                     Ihe specific QC operations
                                                    this method.  At a
                                                     operations in preparing
                                                             3.
7.2  The specific QC operations that must
analysis include the following:
                                             considered/ fo.r volatile organics
            Canister Cleaning and Certification;

            GC/MS Mass Calibration and Ion Abundance Patterns;

            GC/MS Initial and Continuing CaTil

            Blank Analysis;

            Laboratory Control Sample

            Sample Analysis;

            Internal Standard jigspon^es and Re£enti)qn Times;  and

            Performance/Evaluation \1?£)

7.3  Canister Cleaning an4 Certification

     7.3.1  Prior to ^heinffcia^ usfe of any canister in an  analytical  scheme,
     the laboratory shalr^aertifyAhe cleanliness of the canister.  Before
     each use, the laboratoryxshallNzerify that the canister  is leak-free and
     shall clean jGhe~~eani^ter anbVvanaly^ze^ a sample of humidified  zero  air to
     verify cleanliness.

     7.3.2  Banisters must ote. certified clean before initial  use  as outlined
     in Exhibit: D, Section 3. \Res\ilts documenting initial  certification are
     reported/on Form VIII-AAVC\ Canister Certification.
     7.3.3\Befo?fexeach use,
     to the procedure^and m<
     3.   Canistersvclearte^ at
     recleaned througlv^one
                                 laboratory must  clean  each  canister  according
                                tile criteria described  in  Exhibit  D,  Section
                               s/ored more than one month  before use  must be
                                 of the standard  three-cycle cleaning
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     procedure; however, no subsequent analytical confirmat
     is required before use.

     7.3.4  As a blank check of the canister(s) cleanup,
     humid zero air fill of 100% of the canisters must/
     cleanup system and canisters are proven reliable/
     D, Section 3.

     7.3.5  Only canisters determined to be leak-
     procedures and criteria described in ExhibiJ
     by the laboratory for sampling and analysis

7.4  GC/MS Mass Calibration and Ion Abundanc

     7.4.1  Before analysis of samples, bit
     must demonstrate that a given GC/MS
     performance check standard specified in
     purpose of this instrument performance check
     calibration, mass resolution, and mass
     accomplished through the analys^

     7.4.2  BFB analysis (once eve
     described in detail in Exhibit
                                                             cleanliness
                                                     ds, the laboratory
                                                     instrument
                                                    ection 5.  The
                                                          correct mass
                                                           is
transmissio
                                     bromofluorobenzen
                                                   is of BFB and their
7.4.3  The key ions produced during^he
respective ion abundance criteria mus

7.4.4  The documentatia
Instrument Performance: Che
                                                   ta on Form 1V-AAVC, GC/MS
                                                ,rat\on.
7.5  GC/MS Initial Call

     7.5.1  Prior to
     instrument perf
     initially calibrzt
     linearity of respons

     7.5.2  The
     compounds
     as descr

     7.5.3
     at t
         <
     7.5.
     the proce^
     to target c
                                            required blanks, and after
                                          met, the GC/MS system must be
                                  of five concentrations to determine the
                             ig target compound standards.

                                   i,tial standards for volatile target
                                       is are 2, 5, 10, 20, and 50 ppbv,
                               analyzed according to the procedures and
                              )it D, Section 5.8.

                             factors (RRFs) are determined according to
                              sing the assignment of internal standards
                             Exhibit D, Table D/VC-8.
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      7.5.5  The calibration of the GC/MS is evaluated on the
      magnitude and stability of the relative response facti
      target compound.   The minimum RRF of each compound in tl
      calibration and the percent relative standard deviatfior
      five points must meet the criteria given in Exhibit D,

      7.5.6  The documentation includes reporting dat«
      data system printout for the analysis of each
      and the mass spectrum of each target compound/

 7.6   GC/MS Continuing Calibration for Target Coi

      7.6.1  Once the GC/MS system has been ca
      verified each 12-hour time period for e
                                                 is of the
                                                RRF) of each
                                                initial
                                              (%RSD) across all
                                               ction 5.8.
     7.7.2  The speci
     Exhibit D.  The conce1
     sample analyzed by GC/MS'
     7.7.3  Th
     each int
                                              libration must be
      7.6.2  The standard is to be analyzed 
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     in the continuing calibration standard.  Internal stam
     retention times are reported on Form VII-AAVC.

7.8  Sample Analysis

     7.8.1  The GC/MS must be set up per requirements Af Exhib"
     BFB instrument performance and mass calibration/cri/er

     7.8.2  The internal standard must be added at
     Exhibit D, Section 5.12.
                                                                areas and
     7.8.3  Guidelines for qualitative verific
     in Exhibit D and outlined below:

            7.8.3.1  All ions present in th>
            relative intensity greater tha
            the spectrum equals 100 percent)
            spectrum.
            7.8.3.2  The relative intensities of ions
            percent between the standar^jmd sample specti
            Exhibit D.  (Example:
            in the standard spectraV
            be between 30 and 70 percent)
                                                    must be met as discussed
                                                        ,ss/spectra at a
                                                          st abundant ion in
                                                         ent in the sample
            .7.8.3.3  Ions greater than
            not present in the standard s|
            accounted for by the analyst mafc
            verification prc
            meeting the identificati^:
            spectra.
            followed by
     7.8.4  Guideline
     Exhibit D are o
                                                                 within ±20
                                                                 ecified in
                                                                of 50 percent
                                                              abundance must
                                                   in the sample spectrum but
                                                    t be considered and
                                                 :he comparison.  The
                                                    positive.  All compounds
                                                     be reported with their
                                                     |L report the actual value
                                                 ification as presented in
            7.8.4.1  Rel£
            spectrum (ions
            shoul
                                    ities of major ions in the reference
                                        ten percent of the most abundant ion)
                                   te savole spectrum.

                               ife intensities of the major ions should agree
                                  (Example:  For an ion with an abundance of
                              Standard spectra, the corresponding sample ion
                                  =^en 30 and 70 percent.)

                                    present in reference spectrum should be
                              ^pec'trum.
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            7.8.4.4  Ions present in the sample spectrum b
            reference spectrum should be reviewed for
            contamination of presence of coeluting compo.
            7.8.4.5  Ions present in the reference sp
            sample spectrum should be reviewed for po'ss
            the sample spectrum because of backgro
            coeluting compounds.  Data system libr
            sometimes create these discrepancies.

     7.8.5  Results are reported on Form I-AAVi
     Form VIII-AAVC, a GC/MS data system prin
     volatile calibration standard,  and the
     compound.

7.9  Laboratory Method Blank Analysis

     7.9.1  A laboratory method blank (LMB) is a
     with humid zero air (air with no detectable
     interest),  from which an aliquo
     procedure.   The air aliquot volume mustf
     associated with the blank.  The. pu^r^rose^of a LMBTs
     levels of  contamination associat
     samples.
                                                               t in the
                                                               background
                                                                 tot in the
                                                                        from
                                                           ;umentation includes
                                                             lysis of the
                                                          of each target
                                                             nister spiked
                                                                nalyte of
                                                                ire analytical
                                                                 le aliquot
                                                              termine the
                                                              id analysis of
     7.9.2  An LMB must be analyzed once
     as required in Exhibit D.
                                          smust abbess/problems and solutions in the SDG
     Narrative
               /         X   \
                                    t be assigned to each LMB, as described  in
                                   EPA sample number is listed on Form III-
                                   Isults of the blank analysis are reported  on
                                [ue/EFA sample number.
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 7.10  Performance Evaluation (FE)  Samples

      7.10.1  Performance evaluation (PE)  samples are intem
      Agency  in monitoring Contractor and method performa
      will  not be informed as to which compounds are contain)
      samples or the concentrations.
                 assist the
               The laboratory
               in the PE
      7.10.2  The laboratory shall analyze,  and reporj
      of  the  PE sample once per sample delivery groy
      the" resultisx^Form^-AAVC)
       if available^
      7.10.3  The  laboratory will receive PE samples in SUMMA® canisters frc
      the Agency.   The samples will come with instructions Concerning the
      extraction  procedure required for the PE /samples.
      7.10.A  The  laboratory must meet the fo^low^ng PE
      acceptance  criteria:
           te technical
             7.10.4.1  The PE sample must be analysed^ on a^GC/MS system meeting
             the  BFB tuning, initial calibration,  anoKcontihuing calibration
             technical acceptance criteria at the  frequency des^sribed in
             Exhibit D.
             7.10.4.2  The PE sample
             Exhibit D.

             7.10.4.3  The PE sample must
             that  meets  the blank technical

             7.10.4.4  The pe
             the PE Sample afust
             outlined  in Section
               ording .to
     and analyzed with a blank
       criteria.
    of the target compounds in
     recision and accuracy, as
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                                   SECTION 8

                             REGIONAL DATA REVIEW
8.1  Contract laboratory data are generated to meet
Regions.  In order to verify the usability of data
each Region reviews data from the perspective of e;
functional aspects of data quality.  General gui
been developed jointly by the Region and the
Region uses these guidelines as the basis for
Regions may augment the basic guideline revie
based on Region-specific or site-specific
the sites under investigation, vary based o
investigation and the Regional response ap
circumstances.
                           s of the
CO
     Individual
    itional review
   reviews, like
 he problems under
specific
8.2  Regional data reviews relating usability of the^data ^bj^a specific site
are part of the collective assessment process.  They coiitp^emenbvthe review
done at the Sample Management Office vr-wbich is designed tor4entify
contractual discrepancies, and the reviewdione---at^EllSL/LV, whi£n  is designed
to evaluate Contractor and method pOTfoBttaRce^_Thesein7trvidual  evaluations
are integrated into a collective review that is^tficessaQrfoir program and
laboratory administration and management and may/be/used to take  appropriate
action to correct deficiencies in the Contractor's/performance.
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                                   SECTION 9

                         LABORATORY EVALUATION SAMPLES
9.1  Although intralaboratory QC may demonstrate Cont,
performance that can be tracked over time, an exte
program is an essential feature of a QA program.  A<
Contractor and method performance, Contractors pa
comparison studies conducted by the EPA.  Result
laboratory evaluation samples will be used by tjrte
Contractor's continuing ability to produce ace
results are also used to assess the precisio;
methods for specific analytes.
                         'ana accura
                          'A to verify the
                                   cal data. The
                                    the analytical
                           ptable ana
9.2  Sample sets may be provided to partici£ating""&cmtra
on an SDG-by-SDG basis as a recognizable QC sampj.e  of
recognizable QC sample of unknown composition; ornojt  re
material.  The laboratory evaluation samples may be
Regional client or the National Program Office, and may
action.
                                     tors as frequently  as
                                    .own composition; as  a
                                        izable as a QC
                                     either by the
                                       vjisecPfor contract
9.3  Contractors are required to analyzeVtfie'
package and all raw data within the contract re<
                              Les and return the data
                             iireyd~~earf«u!X3und time.
9.4  At a minimum, the results are evaluated xor ^compound  identification,
quantification, and sample contamination. ^ConfiXlence  intervals  for the
quantification of target conmpuads are based\pn
population statistics.  EPA/may adj
evaluation sample to comp
particular sample.  Normally', a fra>pt3L0n"~cr§^the c
sample are not specif
to use the NIST/EPA
maximum number of noitaret con
a minimal response.
contractually described
integrated into the
                              ported values using
                 t the scopes ^fcm any given laboratory
                   mticipated^ difficulties with a
                                ounds spiked  into  the
                                 Contractors  are required
                              tentatively identify a
                             action that are  present above
                ification of these compounds  based on
  listed fin the con
iss  spec
             in eac^
              iterpretation procedures is evaluated and
evaluatl
           prc
         |SS.
9.5  A Contract
determine the

     9.5.1
           'ormance
                iry evaluation samples will
               'follows:
                for a score of 90 percent or  above.

                 the Contractor shall describe  the
               'tive action(s) taken in a letter to  the
               14 days of receipt of notification from
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     9.5.3  For a score less than 75, the Contractor shallVbe /notified by the
     APO or TPO concerning the remedy for its unacceptable^ performance.  The
     Contractor may expect, but EPA is not limited to, the following actions:
     reduction of the number of samples sent under the /contract, suspension of
     sample shipment to the Contractor, a site visit, /a full da^ta audit,
     analysis of remedial PE samples, and/or a contract ^sanc^E^on .such as a
     Cure Notice.
     NOTE:  A Contractor's prompt response demoi
     action has been taken to ensure the Contrac
     contract requirements will facilitate con$
     delivery.
      ing that correct]
     s capability to meet
            full sample
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                                  SECTION 10

                               GC/MS TAPE AUDITS
10.1  Periodically, EPA requests from Contractors the GC/MS magnetic  tapes
corresponding to a specific Case in order to accomplish tapexaudit*
Generally, tape submissions and audits are requested/for the foHpwin)
reasons:
                                                               SMO,  or Regional
            Program overview;

            Indication of data quality problem/ ftfom EMSL/
            data reviews;

            Support .for on-site audits; anti

     •      Specific Regional requests.

10.2  Depending upon the reason for an audit, the tapeshvfrom ^axrecent  Case,  a
specific Case, or a laboratory evaluatignsample may be  requested.   Tape
audits provide a mechanism to assess/adhe«nte--to__£pntractuals*equirements  and
to ensure the consistency of data reported^enthe haxacTrpy/JElpppy  diskettes
with that generated on the GC/MS tapeV \his~lEultetiQn__5rwides  external
monitoring of Program QC requirements and 
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                                  SECTION 11

                        ON-SITE LABORATORY EVALUATIONS
11.1  At a freauency dictated by a contract laborato
Administrative Project Officer, Technical Project 0
representative will conduct an on-site laboratory
laboratory evaluations are carried out to monitor,
meet selected terms and conditions specified in
process incorporates two separate categories:
and an Evidentiary Audit.

11.2 QUALITY ASSURANCE ON-SITE EVALUATION
                                        >rized
                    'contract.  The evaluation
                       Assurance Evaluation
     11.2.1  Quality assurance evaluators i
     to verify the adequacy and maintenance ot i
     of personnel meeting experience or education
     acceptable performance of analytical and QC proce
     should expect that items to be monitored will
     to the following items:
                    include
                  Size and appearance

                  Quantity, age, availab^
                  performance of instrumei
                   duled maintenance  and
itractor's facilities
ation, the continuity
   ,ts, and the
       .e Contractor
       (ot be limited
     pac
     are pre
     Regional re
     results of CCS
                                                   .d utilization of SOPs;

                                                     md personnel training


                                                  storage facilities;

                                       logbooks and raw data;

                                      lytical logbook maintenance and review,


                                         r's sample analysis/data package
   Valuation,  various documentation pertaining
     Contractor is integrated in a profile
tng/the evaluation.   Items that may be included
    laboratory evaluation sample scores,
 £onal QA materials, GC/MS tape audit reports,
fend reports.
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11.3 EVIDENTIARY AUDIT

     11.3.1 Evidence auditors conduct an on-site laboratory evaluation to
     determine if laboratory policies and procedures are/in/place to satisfy
     evidence handling requirements as stated.   The ev^dence^audit is
     comprised of the following three activities.

            11.3.1.1  Procedural Audit

                  The procedural audit consists
            actual standard operating procedures
            documentation for the following

                  •  Sample receiving;

                  •  Sample storage;

                  •  Sample identification;

                  •  Sample security;
                  •  Sample tracki:
                     and

                  •  Analytical projec

            11.3.1.2  Written SOPs Audit

                  The writtetfSOP>vaudit
            the written
            for the foil
            storage, s
            (from rece,
            file org.
                                                      completion of analysis);


                                                          and assembly.
                                                     view and examinat
                                                     accompanying
                                                     review and examination of
                                                      accurate and complete
                                                      sample receiving, sample
                                                leVsecurity, sample tracking
                                                 is),  and analytical project
                                   'oject File Evidence Audit

                                    Lect file evidence audit consists of
                                          analytical project file
                                         ?eview the files to determine:

                                 Xfhe document inventory;

                                     the file;

                                   accuracy of the document numbering system;

                                  of sample activity;
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                   •  Identification of   :tivity recorded

                   •  Error correction methods.

11.4 DISCUSSION OF THE ON-SITE TEAM'S FINDINGS

            The QA and evidentiary auditors discuss
     Administrative Project Officer/Technical Proj
     debriefing the Contractor.  During  the debrieffi
     their findings and recommendations  for correct
     the Contractor personnel.

11.5 CORRECTIVE ACTION REPORTS FOR FOLLOW-
     EVIDENTIARY ADDIT REPORTS
                                                           documents; and
     11.5.1  Following an on-site evaluation/sQA anbS~4videntiary audit reports
     which discuss deficiencies found during the^an-sitexevaluation will be
     forwarded to the Contractor.  The Contractor miist discuss the corrective
     actions taken to resolve the deficiencies discussebKduriiishe on-site
     visit and discussed in  the on-sirte_reports in a lette
                                   reports
Administrative Project Officer/ Technic
(response to the QA report) ani
within 14 days of receipt of the\fi
between the Administrative ProjecC^Of:
the Contractor.  If SOPs are requir
to be amended, the Contractor must p
Project Officer, EMSL/LV (QA/technical
within 30 days of receiprtT"of"'-tb
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                                   SECTION 12

                   QUALITY ASSURANCE AND DATA TREND ANALYSIS
 12.1  Data submitted by laboratories are subject to reView froTn^several
 aspects:  compliance with contract-required QC,  usabi/ity^and futKdata
 package evaluation.  Problems resulting from any of/these reviews maj
 determine the need for a GC/MS tape audit,  an on-srte/laboratory evaluate
 and/or a remedial laboratory evaluation sample,  yfn^addition,  QC presc£yNentering data  into
 a computerized data base.   Statistical reports  tmat evaluate specific
 anomalies or disclose trends in many areas,/including ^heyfollowing, are
 generated from this data base:

      •      Laboratory Control Sample;

      •      Blanks;

             GC/MS Instrument Perfoi

      •      Initial and Continuing

      •     .Other QC and Method Paramet^
 12.2   Program-wide  statistical  results  areN
 to  observe  the  relative per£ormSrrse  of
 against  its peers.   The reports are
 laboratories.   The  results  ofmariv ol
 overall  evaluation  of  a/Cotrcractor^s
 determine if corrective
 indicated in order  tc
                  to rank laboratories in order
                    ctor using a given protocol
                      mtify trends within
                      inalyses are included in
                        are reviewed to
                    atory evaluation is
                    of the contract.
12.3  Contractor per
techniques to detect
levels of QC, and to
which may not be

12.4  As a f
information
analytical
vast empi
analyzed^
performani
performance
expected of envf
     ime is monitored using these trend analysis
     Contractor output from required or desired
        warning of Contractor QA/QC problems
             of an individual case.

Che Program, the data base provides the
  performance-based criteria in updated
       criteria have been previously used.  The
      contract laboratories is carefully
    Ing theoretical and research-based
    Is a continuously monitored set of QC and
      of what is routinely achievable and
  try laboratories in mass production analysis
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of environmental samples.   This,  in turn,  assists the
objectives of obtaining data of known and documented
       Agenc
      quali'
meeting its
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                                   SECTION  13

                                DATA MANAGEMENT

13.1  Data management procedures  are  defined  as  procedu
acquisition or entry, update,  correction,  deletion,  st
computer readable data and files.   These procedures  s,
and contain a clear  definition for all  databases am
resubmit deliverables.  Key areas of  concern  inclu
(including personnel and  security), documentation/op
quality control.
                             Deifying the
                                          of
                                   ••iften form
                                        rate or
13.2  Data manually  entered from hard-copy mus
                    qualitj
itrolled and the
error rates estimated.   Systems  should prevent  erftry of incorrect  or
out-of-range data and alert  data entry personnel:  of errprs/  In  addition,  data
entry error rates must be  estimated and  re
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            A software test and acceptance plan including
            test results and acceptance criteria must I
            and available in written form.
                  requirements,
                       followed,
            System changes must not be made directly
            generating deliverables.  Changes must
            development system and tested prior to

            Each version of the production system/wiJ
            identification number, date of installation, date of last
            operation and archived.
     •      System and operations documentat
            maintained for each system.  Do
            manual and an operations and

13.5  Individual(s) responsible for the following
identified:
            System operation and mai:
            training;

            Database integrity, incl
            quality control; and
            Data and system security, bac
                oped and
               include a user's
            ns must be
including doc
ion and
                dating and
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                                   SECTION 14
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                                                   s and Related Compounds In
                                                    'A-600/2-81-059,  April 1981.
                                    is Laboratory,  U.S.  Environmental
                               Reference Standards  and Supplemental Data:  The
                                     Depository,  EPA-600/4-84-082,  October
14.9 American/Chemical Ubei.etyNCommittee-/on Environmental Improvement, and
Subcommittee/on /Environmental, Analytical Chemistry,  "Guidelines for Data
Acquisition/an(i  Data  Quality Evaluation in Environmental Chemistry",
Analytical/Chemistry, Volume 52\  Number 14,  December 1980.

14.10  Moor^, J.Jtxand  Pearson,/ J.<2.   "Quality Assurance Support for the
Superfund Contract  Laboratory>Program",  Quality Control in Remedial Site
Investigation:   Ha«ardou5xand' Industrial Solid Waste Testing,  Fifth Volume,
ASTM STP 925, C.L.  Pe^isl^et.feti. ,/American Society for Testing and Materials,
Philadelphia, 1986.
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                                   EXHIBIT F

                           EVIDENTIARY REQUIREMENTS

                               TABLE OF CONTENTS
SECTION 1  SAMPLE CHAIN OF CUSTODY
     1.1
     1.2
     1.3
SAMPLE IDENTIFICATION	/./..././	F-1
CHAIN-OF-CUSTODY PROCEDURES .  .  /.  .\-  .  /./	F-1
SAMPLE RECEIVING PROCEDURES .  .  .  /N^.  /V . /	F-1
     1.4  SAMPLE TRACKING PROCEDURES	>^ .  >s^	F-3
SECTION 2  DOCUMENT CONTROL PROCEDt
     2.1  PREPRINTED LABORATORY FORte A^LLOGBOORS
     2.2  CONSISTENCY OF DOCUMENTATIO!
     2.3  DOCUMENT NUMBERING AND
     2.4  STORAGE OF EPA FILES	\ .  .  /	F-5
     2.5  SHIPPING DATA PA
     3.1  SPECIFICATIO
     3.2  HANDLING OF
SECTION 3  STANDARD OPERA'
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                                           VOA of Ambient Air  in  Canisters
                                   SECTION 1
                            SAMPLE CHAIN-OF-CUSTODY
      A sample is physical evidence collected from
environment.  An essential part of hazardous waste
that the evidence gathered be controlled.  To acco
sample identification, chain-of-custody, sample re
procedures have been established.
1.1   SAMPLE IDENTIFICATION

     1.1.1   To assure  traceability of sample
     Contractor.,  the  Contractor  shall have
     identification of  samples throughout tl

     1.1.2   Each sample and sample preparation c
     with the EPA sample number  or a unique laborato
     unique  laboratory  identifier is used,  it  shall be
     EPA sample number.
1.3
                                                        ssion of the
                                                       d for maintaining
                                                                      the
shall be labeled
    ier.  If a
       renced to
1.2   CHAIN-OF-CUSTODY PROCEDURES

     1.2.1   Because of the nature of
     EPA samples  must  be  traceable from the
     until  they are introduced as evidence
     Contractor shall  have procedures
     maintained and document
     1.2.2   A sample  is
      1.2.2.1    It is
      1.2.2.2    It is/in/your
      1.2.2.3    It
      1.2.2.4    It is in
      accessible to
              e A/ontractor s
             g all  samples.
                                                collecB^d,  the  custody of
                                                samples are collected
                                               proceedings.  The
                                             t EPA sample custody is
                                                 .g applies:
                                              your possession.
                                ssion  and you locked  it up.
                                  secure area (secure areas shall be
                                     only).
                               signate a sample custodian responsible for
            Contractor shall designate a representative to receive
           the^event that the Sample custodian is not available.  The
condition^sf the^shipping yconlcainers and sample bottles shall be
inspected upSoh\recerp^ by th/ sample custodian or his/her representative.
     1.3.
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                  VOA of Ambient Air in Canisters
     1.3.3   The condition of the custody seals  (intact/not ftitact)  shall be
     inspected upon receipt by the sample custodian or his/her/representative.

     1.3.4   The sample  custodian or his/her representative .shall check for
     the presence or absence of the following documents/accosganying rhe
     sample shipment:

       1.3.4.1    Airbills or airbill stickers.

       1.3.4.2    Custody seals.

       1.3.4.3    EPA custody records.

       1.3.4.4    EPA traffic reports or  SAS

       1.3.4.5    Sample tags.
     1.3.5   The  sample  custodian or his/her rep
     date all forms (e.g., custody records,  traffic
     and airbills)  accompanying the samples  at the
     1.3.6   The  Contractor shall  cc
     problems such as absent documei
     custody seals,  and unsatisfactoi
     bottle).

     1.3.7   The  Contractor shall  record
     problems on Telephone Contact Logs.

     1.3.8   The  following./information
     AADC-1 by the sample/cusrodiah 01
     received and inspe<

      1.3.8.1
                              shall sign and
                               r packing  lists,
                                   e receipt.
                                  ancies and
                                m, broken
                                 leaking sample
                    ution of discrepancies and
                       ded on appropriate Form
                       entative  as  samples  are
      1.3.8.2    Pres
      shipping and/or s
     re and condition of custody seals on
containers .
                                     of airbills or airbill stickers.

                                    sticker numbers.

                                     of EPA custody records .
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                                         VOA of Ambient Air in Canisters
      1.3.8.8

      lists.

      1.3.8.9
           Presence or absence of EPA traffic reports/or/SAS  packing
           Presence or absence of sample tags
      1.3.8.10   Sample tag identification numbers
      sample numbers.

      1.3.8.11   Verification of agreement or noiv-
                                                                     EPA
1.4
recorded on shipping documents and sample/co

1.3.8.12   Problems or discrepancies.

SAMPLE TRACKING PROCEDURES
      The Contractor shall maintain records
handling from receipt to final analysis.  The recori
documentation of the movement of samples and prepared s
designated laboratory storage areas.
                                               eement  of  information
                                                   11 phases of sample
                                                      include
                                                         ito and out of
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                                          VGA  of Ambient Air  in Canisters
                                   SECTION 2
                          DOCUMENT CONTROL PROCEDURES
      The goal of the laboratory document control prog:
all documents for a specified SDG will be accounted
completed.  Accountable documents used by contract 1
but not be limited to logbooks, chain-of-custody r
bench sheets, and other documents relating to the
The following document control procedures have been^fcstablished to
all laboratory records are assembled and stored/for/delivery to the EPA
available upon request from the EPA prior to th4 delivery ^chedule.

2.1   PREPRINTED LABORATORY FORMS AND LOGBOOK
                                                            assure  that
                                                              reject  is
                                                                 include
                                                            .worksheets,
                                                                         t
                                                                        re
     2.1.1   All documents produced by the ^ontrkc^pr Whioh  are  directly
     related to  the  preparation and  analysis of EPAxsamp,tes  shall become the
     property of the EPA and shall be placed in tbe complete sample delivery
     group  file  (CSF) .   All  observations and resultsNcecorfced by the
     laboratory  but  not  on preprinted laboratory forms  si»all De^antered into
     permanent laboratory logbooks.   JJhen_all data from a sBG are compiled,
     all  original  laboratory forms and copies~~of— aJJ^SDG-relatfea logbook
     entries shall be  included in the dSctaaeQtation pacl
     2.1.2   The Contractor shall  identiy
     laboratory documents  which is direco^y
     analysis  of EPA samples.
                                          a^tiVity recorded on all
                                           ite/d to the preparation and
     2.1.3   Pre-printed  lab*
     laboratory and be dat<
     responsible  for perf/rmj
     performed.
                                bras shall contain the name of the
                            ith/day/year) a^d signed by the person
                           tbX aqtixity at c^e jcime an activity is
     2.1.4  Logbook
     person responsil;
     performed.
                 itrles shall/be/Oated
             :mt
                       perfc
             /day/year) and signed by the
g the activity at the time an activity  is
                               ill
2.1.5   Logbook entries
logbooks, wiffe—the—easeeptia
shall include only onesIJG per
                                   f irJ
     in chronological order.   Entries in
           tent run logs and extraction logs,
     2.1.6
     numbered.
         ages in both
ind unbound logbooks shall be sequentially
     2.1 .<£    instrument  run logsJ shall be maintained so as to enable a
     reconsXructibo of the run Sequence of individual instruments.  Because
     the  laboratory must provide copies of the instrument run logs to the EPA,
     the  laboratoryvinayexgrc/se/rhe option of using only laboratory or EPA
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                                                VGA of Ambient  Air  in Canisters
     sample identification numbers in the logs for sample
     government agency or commercial client names to presc
     confidentiality of commercial clients.
                                                             rather than
                                                            e/the
                                                             shall be made by
                                                               orrei
                                                           documents
                                                                     eratifed
     2.1.8   Corrections to supporting documents and r
     drawing a single line through the error and ente,
     information.  Corrections and additions to supp,
     data shall be dated and initialed.  No informa^io:
     or rendered unreadable.  All notations shallyfaerecorded in ink.
     portions of documents shall be crossed out

2.2    CONSISTENCY OF DOCUMENTATION

     2.2.1   The Contractor shall  ssign a
     responsible for the organizat jn and
                                                          pmplete  and legible.

                                                                introl officer
                                                                ,s,  custody
                                                                ogs,  and other
                                                              icular sample or
    2.2.2   All copies of laboratory documents

    2.2.3   Before releasing analytical results, the dot
    shall assemble and cross-check  t^e-infonnation  on
    records,  laboratory  bench  sheet
    relevant  data to  ensure that  dat
    sample delivery group is consiste

2.3   DOCUMENT NUMBERING AND INVENTORY
     2.3.1   In order to provide  document
     analysis records, each
     serialized number as described
  CSF # -  Region -

2.3.2   All doc
bench sheets,
preparation recofi
analysis,  custody
inventoried.
                                                 ibility of the completed
                                               be\inventoried  and  assigned a
                                                     tion  2.

                                                        75-2-0240).
                                                 Including logbook pages,
                                    rfmatograms,  Screening records, re-
                                   Cs records,  records of failed or attempted
                                  Srary research results, etc.,  shall be
     2.3.3   Th^Document  Cotttrol OfH^er /DCO)  shall be  responsible  for
     ensuring /^ha^allaS~iMjments\ generattec are placed in the CSF for inventory
     and are/uelivered to  the\EPA\^  The DCO shall place the sample tags in
     plasti/b^gs  in the file. \Figure E-l of Exhibit E is an example of a
     document,
2.4   STO:
      The Contrac
location.
                              ntain EPA laboratory documents in a secure
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 2.5    SHIPPING DATA PACKAGES AND CSF

     2.5.1   The Contractor shall document shipment of dalivefrables packages
     to the recipients.   These shipments require custody seals on the
     containers placed such that they cannot be opened/without^iamaging or
     breaking the seal.   The Contractor shall documen/ whatxw^s settt^ to whom,
     the date, and the method (carrier) used.

     2.5.2   The Contractor shall purge the CSF
     EPA Region 180 days after the report submis

     2.5.3   A copy of the transmittal letter
     and SMO.
     2.5.4   The Document Control form is
     inspection of shipping containers and
     submit one original FORM AADC-1 for each

     2.5.5   The Contractor shall sign and date the air!
     examine the shipping containers ,/j^cprd the presence
     custody seals and their condit
     2.5.6   The  Contractor shall
     follow the instructions explained"
     2.5.7   The  Contractor shall submit a\comple;ted Document Control Form
     with each SDG package.
           the receipt and
         /Contractor shall
         jntainer.

                 resent),
                 :nce of
         the/samples and
            Log-In Sheet.
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                             VOA of Ambient Air  in Canisters
                                  SECTION 3

                        STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURES

      The Contractor must have written standard operat
for receipt of samples,  maintenance  of custody, sampl
storage, tracking the analysis of samples,  and assei

3.1   SPECIFICATIONS FOR WRITTEN STANDARD OFERAT

     3.1.1   An SOP is defined as a written
     of  laboratory operating procedures includi
     documentation.  The SOPs must accurately,
     used in the  laboratory, and copies of
     to  the appropriate laboratory personnel
     to  ensure that analytical  data produced
     acceptable for use in EPA  enforcement case

     3.1.2   The  Contractor's SOPs shall provide mechani
     to  meet each of the following
     the basis for laboratory evide
     written standard  operating proc
                 Sample receipt and lo

                 Sample storage.

                 Preventing

                 Security

                 Tracea
                                                    (SOPs)
                                                      sample
                                            step description
                                            laboratory
                                            ual procedures
                                       Ps/shall be available
                                         Lures are necessary
                                        intract are
                                          and litigation.

                                                cumentation
                                                d by EPA as
                                                t have
       3.1.2.ir

       3.1.2.12
                                                and logbooks.
                                     data control systems.
                                   .gerial/review of laboratory operation and
                   contractually-required quality assurance
                   ach individual data package.

                   ta handling, and reporting.
Chai
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       3.1.2.13   Document control, including Case file preparation.

     3.1.3   The  Contractor  shall have  a designated  sample/custodian
     responsible  for receipt of samples and have written/SOPs describing
     his/her duties and responsibilities.
     3.1.4   The  Contractor shall have  written  SOPs  fp
     in of the samples.   The procedures shall incli
     documenting the following information:
                                                    logging
                                                        to
      3.1.4.1

      3.1.4.2

      3.1.4.3
      lists.
Presence or absence of EPA cha

Presence or absence of airbil

Presence or absence of EPA/
                                            tickers.

                                           or SAS packing
      3.1.4.4    Presence or absence of custody^
      sample containers and their condition.
                                 oF-custody forms.
      3.1.4.5

      3.1.4.6

      3.1.4.7

      3.1.4.8

      3.1.4.9
Custody seal number

Presence or absence, o

Sample tag ID numbers^

Condition of the shippi

Condition
      3.1.4.10   Verification of
      receiving documents and samplje
                                    ement of information on
      3.1.4.11   Reso

      3.1.4.12   The
      upon receipt.

     3.1.5   The
     security
     sample  s
     descrip
     steps
     list
     are

     3.1.6
     performed  on
                               zpancies with the SMO.

                 /any terms used to describe sample condition
                       y.tten SOPs for maintenance of  the
                               demonstrate  security  of the
                  areasV  The SOPs shall  specifically  include
                ireas  for EPA samples  in  the  laboratory,  and
              >le\contamination.  The  SOPs  shall  include  a
                  10 have access  or  keys  to secure storage
                 lave written SOPs for  tracking the work
                sample.   The tracking SOP shall  include the
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                                           VOA of Ambient Air in Canisters
3.2
     following:
                                                    used
  3.1.6.1    A description of the documentation
  receipt,  sample  storage, sample transfers,  sampl
  sample analyses.
      3.1.6.2    A description of the documentation
      calibration and other QA/QC activities.

      3.1.6.3    Examples of the document format^
      used in the sample receipt, sample stora|
      analyses.
                                 sample
                                    and
                                                                     tent
                                                  laboratory  documentation
                                              sample transfer,  and sample
    3.1.7   The Contractor shall have written sps  for /maintaining
    identification  of  EPA samples  throughout theXl^aboratory.

    3.1.8   If the  Contractor assigns unique labbuatoryS^dentifiers, written
    SOPs shall include a description of the method used to^assign the  unique
    laboratory identifier and cross-reference  to the
     3.1.9   If the Contractor uses prefixes
     identification numbers,  the wri\te
     The  Contractor shall  have written\S(X
     laboratory maintains  samples  under
                                       descr
                                       udy.
                  xes in addition to sample
            hall  include—their definitions.
                        merhod by which the
     3.1.10  The Contractor shall have written  SOPs  for  organization  and
     assembly  of all  documents  relating  to each EPA Case,  including technical
     and managerial review,  xfl|6cu2e>Rts shall Defiled on a Case-specific
     basis.  The procedures'must^ensuise  that alJXdoduments including logbook
     pages,  sample tracking rccordsX  cmrjuiyatograptvic/charts,  computer
     printouts, raw data/sunmaries, V:orrespoh4ence,Vand any other written
     documents having reference to  vh& Css^areboppiled in one location  for
     submission to EPA/   The  systeia must incltujg^l document numbering and
     inventory procedure.
                 ontractor  s
                nalysis  QA/QC.
3.1.11  The Contracto

3.1.12  The
used in pr

3.1.13
in s
     3.2.1   A
     designated co
     information must
                                   ive written SOPs  for laboratory safety.

                                          tten SOPs  for cleaning of glassware
                                             under this contract.
.ave SOPs for traceability of standards used
                                  TION

                                work under this contract may receive EPA-
                               tion from  the Agency.   Confidential
                            separately  from other  documentation developed
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                                           VOA of Ambient Air in Canisters
     under  this contract.  To accomplish  this,  the  following/procedures for
     the handling of confidential  information have  been established.
     3.2.2   All confidential documents shall be under tt
     designated Document Control Officer  (DCO).
                                                      supervision of  a
                                                                        iked
3.2.3   Any samples or information received with /a. r^qvs±
confidentiality shall be handled as "confidential."/ A  separate
file shall be maintained to store this informajrioji and  shall
segregated from other nonconfidential informacio^i.  Data generatecKfrom
confidential samples shall be treated as confidential.  Upon  receipt
confidential information, the DCO logs these documents  into a
Confidential Inventory Log.  The information As  then .matte available to
authorized personnel but only after it has b4en  signed ;6ut to that person
by the DCO.  The documents shall be retttrne4 to  th^lacked file  at the
conclusion of each working day.  Confidential information may not be
reproduced except upon approval by the EPA Contracting Officer.  The  DCO
will enter all copies into the document control  sys^m.  In addition,
this information may not be disposed of exceptttpon approval  by  the EPA
Contracting Officer.  The DCO shall remove and retkin the^-cover  page  of
any confidential information dispasedof for one year^and s^all  keep  a
record of the disposition in the ConfioteTtitJWLLJivventory
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                                                VOA of Ambient  Air in Canisters
                                   EXHIBIT G

                               GLOSSARY OF TERMS

Aliquot - A measured portion  of  a field sample  taken f
Analysis Date/Time  - The date  and military time  (24-hxm:
introduction of the sample,  standard,  or  blank into
Analysis Group  - An analysis  group  is  a set of no/mo
samples (as defined below)  for  the  purpose  of
Control (QA/QC), such  that  the  QA/QC required
prepared and analyzed  at a  frequency of once
                                                      Quality Assurance/Quality
                                                     ibit  E. is,  at  a minimum,
                                                             tical samples.
Analysis Replicate  - A single  analytical  saAple^ prosse$
preparation method  and analyzed  in replicai

Analyte - The compound an analysis seeks  to  determine;
interest.
                                                           rough  the  analytical


                                                            compound  of
Analytical Sample - Any solution  or aediaintroduced into
which an analysis is performed  excluding ins^rtiffl«n£__calibratio>
calibration verification,  initial caliBtafeionblank,  coi
verification and continuing calibratron DlankT^Tote—the fo]
                                                                 trument on
                                                                  initial
                                                                 calibration
                                                              owing are all
defined as analytical samples: undiluted atal diiutati samples  (EPA and non-
EPA), duplicate samples, and  laboratory\pntro]:  sample  (LCS) .

ASTM Type II Water - Distilled water with a\con<4uctivity  of less  than 1.0
Aimho/cm at 25CC.  For addit>dnaT>pecificatid^s  r\fer to  ASTM D1193-77,
"Standard Specification fof Rea£ent\ater"
Background Correction  -/A  techniqu
contribution to the instrument  si
                                        compensate ^xor variable  background
                                                   nination of trace  elements.
Batch - A group of
                                 red/at the  same  time.
Calibration - The establishment of  an analytical  curve  based on the
absorbance, emission intensity^ ortx^ier  measured characteristic of  known
standards.  Calihratrtoir-p^pcedurfes^diffar^ for the various  methods included in
this document.
Calibration yStaiKlards  - A sein.es\pf known standard solutions  used by the
analyst for/calibration of  the\ir
curve).  The ^solutions are  not V
the same matrix as the sample prep
Case - A finite/^us^ually predeJZte:
given time pe
Sample Management   	   —
Groups.             \    ^  /
                                  ^trument (i.e.,  preparation of the  analytical
                                    ected to  the preparation method but contain
                                    rations to  be  analyzed.
                                    ned number  of  samples  collected over a
                                     site.  Case numbers are assigned by the
                                  consists of  one or more Sample Delivery
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Continuing Calibration - Analytical standard run at least
verify the calibration of the analytical system.

Contract Required Quantitation Limit (CRQL) - Minimum
acceptable under the contract.  Generally defined as
standard deviation of seven replicate analyses of th

Control Limits - A range within which specified mey
to be compliant.  Control limits may be mandatory
if exceeded, or advisory, requiring that noncoi

Correlation Coefficient - A number (r) which
dependence between two variables (e.g., cone
dependent they are the closer the value to
least squares line.

Cryogen - A liquified gas used to obtain very
cryogenic trap of the analytical system.  A typica
(bp - 195.8°C).
                                                                12 hours to
                                                             f quantitation
                                                                 ) times the
                                                            *gree of
                                                           rfrbance).   The more
                                                          /on the basis of the
                                                        itures in the
                                                               liquid nitrogen
                                                    iuter syst£ni that allows
                                             .me vs. ImCensitx data throughout
Data System - For the purpose of thi:s doci
the continuous acquisition and printout
the chromatographic program.

Day - Unless otherwise specified, day snail

Deuterated Chemicals - Those chemicals which contain deuterium (hydrogen
isotope that is twice the ma«g' or-feydrogen); \^sed\as tracers for system
quality assurance.
Duplicate - A second al
original sample in ord

Dynamic Calibration
gas standard concent?
to be analyzed and by
sampling or analytical systei
or analytical

Dynamic Dilut,
gas(es) froi
zero air i
available

EBCDIC -

External Standar
to sample analysis,

Field Sample - A portion
                                              is Seated the same as the
                                                  in of the method.

                                                al system using calibration
                                      identical or very similar to the samples
                                  'such standards into the inlet of the
                                     .nner very similar to the normal sampling
                                iring Calibration mixtures in which standard
                                   are continually blended with humidified
                                  Lowing stream of calibration mixture is
                                  Iftical system.

                                     1 Interchange Code.

                                     analyzed at a known concentration prior
                                 response factors.

                              terial received to be analyzed that is contained
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                                               VOA of Ambient Air  in  Canisters
 in single or multiple containers and identified by a unique/S^A Sample Number.

 Holding Time -  The elapsed time expressed in days from the da'te of receipt of
 the sample by the Contractor until the date of its
                                                    analy/s
 In-House -  At the Contractor's facility.

 Initial Calibration -  Analysis of analytical stand
 different specified concentrations;  used to define^
 range of the response  of the analytical instrumer

 Interferents -  Substances which affect the ana
 interest.

 Internal Standards - Analytes added  to eve
 VOAs) at a  known concentration,  prior to
 used as the basis for  quantitation of the t

 Laboratory  - Synonymous with Contractor as used he
                                                             , sample  (for
                                                            1 standards are
Mass Spectral Interfe
standard quantification
"noise" at the same mass.

Matrix - The p,
composed.

Megabore®
narrow bo.
                                                     for  the element of
 Laboratory Control  Sample  -  Aliquot
 specific  analytes and subjected to
 monitor method and  contractor perfi
Laboratory Receipt Date  - The date on
Contractor's facility, as recorded on
sample Traffic Report.   Also referred to
receipt).

Linear Range - The concentration r
linear.  The range of thj
using calibration st
at each analysis) is
determined value witl
                                       Lked with known concentration of
                                                         procedure in order to
                                                            eived at  the
                                                     delivery receipt and
                                                  (validated time of  sample
                                                    ie analytical curve  remains
                                                    'analyte, as determined
                                                      linear range  (determined
                                                   ibration  standard that has  a
Method De
s ignal, due
standard deviati
method blanks.  In
higher than an
               instrume
                                   sd  as  the  inability to detect the  internal
                                   presence  of high  levels of mass spectral
                                           the sample to be analyzed  is
        of capillary columns, the other being the
       rget compounds under this contract.

       chemical concentration that produces a
      s equal to the student t 99 times the
      measurements on at least seven separate
     thod detection limit will be substantially
detection limit.  The method detection limit for
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Exhibit G
               VOA of Ambient Air in Canisters
metals is t 99 times the standard deviation of seven method/blank analyses.
Of course,  all spectral background techniques must be operative and the same
integration times must be utilized as when actual sample^ are analyzed.
MS-SCAN - The gas chromatograph (GC) is coupled to a mass-
where the instrument is programmed to acquire all mass for
to disregard all others.                           /
                           elective detector
                               ;et analytes and
Narrative (SDG Narrative) - Portion of the data uack^ge which includes^
laboratory,  contract, SDG and sample number identification, and descripti^
documentation of any problems encountered in processing the samples,  along
with corrective action taken and problem reso^(itiX>n.  Complete SDG Narrative
specifications are included in Exhibit B.
Narrow-Bore Capillary Column - One of two
the wide-bore (Mega-bore®) capillary column/
under this contract.
Performance Evaluation (PE) Sample - A sample of known composition provided by
EPA for Contractor analysis.  Used by-EEAto evaluate Contbactoj performance.
Protocol - A compilation of the pro<
sample receipt and handling, analytic^
deliverables, and document control.
                          s,  the other being
                         ysis of compounds
                               respect to
                             ng and
Qualitative Accuracy - The ability of an
identify compounds.

Quantitative Accuracy -
measure the concentratio:

Reconstructed Ion Chr
representation of the/se
total ion current v<

Recovery - A determinatia
comparing measured values fo
spike values.  R<
                 al system to correctly


                     system to correctly
                  tral graphical
                 s chromatograph; a plot of
           of the analytical procedure made by
          (spiked) sample against the known
         the following equation:
Relative
response
Factors a
calculation otxconce
the following equation:
- measured value  x 100%
   spiked value

   measure of the relative mass spectral
   its internal standard.  Relative Response
is/of standards and are used in the
    lytes in samples.  RRF is determined by
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Exhibit G
                                               VGA of Ambient Air in Canisters
                                  RRF =
                                                                      Eq.  F-l
where:
            A
            C
            is
            x
area of the characteristic ion measur;
concentration
internal standard
analyte of interest
Resolution - Also termed separation, the separation/between peaks on a
chromatogram, calculated by dividing the height/of/the valley between the
peaks by the peak height of the smaller peak being resolve^ynultiplied by
100.                                        /  /       / /

Retention Time (RT)  - The time to elute a specific chemical from a
chromatographic column for a specific carrier\gas riow r&te, measured from the
time the chemical is injected into the gas streaaa^until^its maximum
concentration appears at the detector.

Retention Time Window - Retention time^window is determineo^forykach analyte
of interest and is the time from in^ctioiPctr-elu£ion of  a specific chemical
from a chromatographic column.  TheWind«w_^s^^teminS*-b3iuthree injections
of a single component standard over a\^4^our~petiod/_asplus/or minus three
times the standard deviation of the absolute re^ent^ontlme^for that analyte.
Run  - A continuous analytical sequence coi
associated quality assurance measurements
                                             re<
                                 of prepared samples and all
                                lired by the contract.
Sample - A portion of mate.
multiple containers and

Sample Delivery Group
identify a group of
samples within a Gas
from all samples in
defined by one of the
             Case;
                 beN&nalyzed
             CfieU.by"
                                                at
^s  contained in single or
   number.
                                                   le  Case  that  is used to
                                                   is  a  group  of 20  or  fewer
                                                  up to  14  calendar  days.   Data
                                                   A Sample Delivery Group is
Samples
(i.e. ,

Sample Number
by EPA for  each samp
                                    ichever  occurs  first:
                              ithin a^Casep or
                                  periocKduring which samples  in a Case are
                                   with receipt of the first sample in the Case
                                e Delivery Groups by  sample collection method
                                DG/ all canisters in  another).

                                  - A unique  identification number  designated
                                 Sample Number  appears  on the  sample Traffic
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Exhibit G
                                               VOA of Ambient Air in Canisters
Report which documents  information on  that sample.

Selected Ion Current Profile  (SICP)  -  A plot of  ion abundance vs.  time  or  scan
number for  ions of a specified mass.                    /   "^
Standard Analysis  - An analytical determination made i/itb/kn<
target compounds;  used to  determine response  factors/.   /
                                                                     ities of
Static Calibration  - Calibration of an analytical/system with known
concentrations of calibration gas, obtained from/a source  such as gas
cylinders or prepared from  standard stock solutfor
Stock Solution - A standard  solution which can b# dilute9
s tandards.
                                                          to/derive other
Surrogates (Surrogate Standard) - Compounds
matrix spike, matrix spike duplicate, and standai
analytical efficiency by measuring recovery.  Surrog^
fluorinated, or isotopically labelled compounds not
environmental media.

Tentatively Identified Compounds (T
are not target compounds, internal s
peaks are subjected to mass spectral li
identification.

Time - When required to record time on any
expressed as Military Time, >rre77^x.24-hour c^
Traffic Report (TR) - An
sampler, which accompani,
which is used for doc

Twelve-Hour Time Per:*
tuning, standards cal
the moment of injection o
documentation of compliant t
elapsed according
                                                      :vetfy blank, sample,
                                                    usedxpo evaluate
                                                             brominated,
                                                    expected tbxbe detected  in
                                                               samples  that
                                                              dards.  Up  to  10
                                                          tentative
                                                       item, time shall be
                                                     rm filled out by  the
                                              ;hipme*{t to the laboratory and
                                                   receipt by the laboratory.

                                          hour time period for GC/MS system
                                    tal or continuing calibration) begins at
                                          Is that the laboratory submits as
                                           period ends after 12 hours  has
                           stem
Validated Time of/xSample^leceipNE.(VTSR)^1v/The date on which a sample  is
received at Che Contractor's\facrlity, as recorded on the shipper's delivery
receipt and/Sample Traffic Report.

Volatile Compounds - Target compounds with normal vapor pressures > 0.1 mm Hg.
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USEPA CONTRACT LABORATORY/PROGRAM
        VOLATILE ORGANICS

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                        VOLATILE ORGANICS ANALYSIS OF
                            AMBIENT AIR ON TENAX®
                              TABLE OF CONTENTS
PREFACE
EXHIBIT A  SUMMARY OF REQUIREMENTS FOR VOLAT
           OF AMBIENT AIR ON Tenax®
EXHIBIT B  REPORTING AND DELIVERABLES REQUIREME!
                                                                           B-l
                                                  GANICS/ANALYSIS
                                                   OF VOLATILE ORGANIC
                                                             ALYZED BY
                                                   /MS)	D-l
                                     CONTROL REQUIREMENTS 	  E-l
EXHIBIT C  TARGET COMPOUND LIST .  .  .	>^. ./.....  C-l
EXHIBIT D  ANALYTICAL METHOD FOR THE^ET
           COMPOUNDS (VOCs) IN AIR CO
           GAS CHROMATOGRAPHY/MASS SPEC'
EXHIBIT E  QUALITY ASSURANCE
EXHIBIT F  EVIDENTARY
EXHIBIT G  GLOSSARY
                                                                           F-l
                                                                            G-l

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                                    PREFACE
      The purpose of this contract is to provide the U/S. Env
Protection Agency (EPA) with chemical analytical
procedures, and an analysis structure which will generatre data
documented quality.  This document was developed wi
Toxics Workgroup to ensure that the needs of regi
pollution programs are addressed.
                                                                 nmental
                                                                  kncf
                                                        e guidanc-of
                                                       state, and
                                                                         and
      The  samples  to  be  analyzed  are  of  ambie
in the vicinity  of known or  suspected hazardo
potentially hazardous organic  and inorganic
concentrations.  The  Contractor should be
associated with  the handling and  analyses
Contractor's  responsibility  to take all  necessa
ensure the health  and safety of its employees.   Th
for providing a  safe  working environment and making  Lt1
                                                              on Tenax® at or
                                                             nd may contain
                                                            ificant
                                                           ntial hazards
                                                             It is the
                                                        es and precautions to
                                                               is responsible
                                                                  aware of the
potential hazards  of working with  and  analyzing  these  sanr

      Procedures specified herein  stalL~b_eused  iri~^Te-^ce£aration  of Tenax®
cartridges and analysis  of air  samples f^r~~tKe~-p¥es fence andgliantitation  of
certain volatile organic compounds  (VO^s)\ The  (2on^rac~EOT~-^hall  employ safe
handling procedures and  generally  accepted  Jsaborat/ry  practices in  the
performance of contract  requirements and  shall/follow  the quality assurance
and quality control (QA/QC) program specified herein.
                         un<
      The data obtained
the existence and extent
the public, to individu
environment.   The data
requires the strictes
control, and quality/ass
                                                    used by  EPA  to  determine
                                                      aste disposal  sites  to
                                                    e  cleanups,  and to  the
                                                    criminal  litigation  which
                                                   dy  protocol, document
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                            SUMMARY (^REQUIREMENTS




                                      F




                           VOLATILE ORGAtflCS. ANALTpSI




                                       OF




                                     IENT AIR




                                   ON TENAX®
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                                   EXHIBIT A
SECTION 1
SECTION 2
      2.1
      2.2

      2.3
      3.1
      3.2
      3.3
      3.4
      3.5
                         SUMMARY OF REQUIREMENTS FOR
              VOLATILE ORGANICS ANALYSIS OF AMBIENT AIR Of
                               Table of Contents
                                               TENAX®
GENERAL REQUIREMENTS	/./•••  • /Xt	A-L
SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS
Receive and Prepare Ambient Air
Analyze Samples for the Identificatii
Quantitation of Specific Compounds   .  . Xv.  . X^,	A-2
Perform Required Quality_Assurance/
Quality Control Procec
                                                                           A-3
SECTION 3   DETAILED TECHNICAL AND
Personnel	\.  .\.  ./. /	A-9
Facilities	\  . ".  /	A-11
Instrumentation  v—i—-^.  .  .  .  . \ . \	A-11
Data Handlingandjackaglng  .  .  .    .    	A-12
Laboratory Management B\eq\virfe1ireiits   .\./	A-12
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Exhi'jit A
                                                  VGA of Ambient Air on Tenax®
                                                              contract in the
                                                                jnce and
                                   SECTION  1

                             GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

1.1  The Contractor shall employ procedures specified i
preparation and analysis of the ambient air samples
quantitation of the organic compounds listed in Exhi

1.2  The Contractor shall use proven techniques to
organic compounds presented in the Target Compound^ Otet (TCL) as specfl
Exhibit C.  The Contractor shall perform sample z>rep4ration and analysis
procedures as prescribed in Exhibit D, and meey specified sample preservation
and holding time requirements.
1.3  For all samples analyzed under this corjfcra/£t, the
to the QA/QC protocols specified in Exhibit^ E arM^abic
protocols specified in Exhibit F.
                                                       Dontfractor shall adhere
                                                        by the evidentiary
1.4  Following sample analysis, the Contractor shalUXDerfotm data reduction
and shall report analytical activities, sample data, an^auali^y control
documentation as designated in ExhibitJJ^Exhibit B contains alA reporting
and deliverables requirements for tbiis contrSct-;—including copies of the data
reporting forms and form instructior
1.5  To ensure proper understanding ofNthe
G contains a glossary of terms.  When a
explanation, the glossary meaning shall be\a.p
do not replace or take precedence over specific
document text.
                                                 ge/in this contract, Exhibit
                                                   d in the text without
                                               itfable.  Glossary definitions
                                                information included in the
1.6  The samples to be
hazardous waste sites
materials at high cone
potential hazards asstfci
It is the Contractor's
the health and safety
responsibility to follow
and federal regulations.

1.7  In additi
maintaining t
be used to
welfare.
litigatio
Superfun
                                          tracto\ ar/e from known or suspected
                                                      c and/or inorganic
                                                  actor should be aware of the
                                                  I analysis of these samples.
                                                  necessary measures to-ensure
                                    es.  It is also the Contractor's
                                     disposal procedures according to state
                                 mus>Kvbe aware of the importance of
                                 data gferierated under this contract, as  it may
                                  garding public health and environmental
                                   ed under this contract may be used  in
                                   onsible parties in the enforcement  of
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Exhibit A
                                  VGA of Ambient Air on Tenax®
                                   SECTION 2

                             SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS

    For each sample, the Contractor  shall perform the

2.1  TASK I:    RECEIVE AMBIENT AIR SAMPLES ON TENA3$ C^RTRIDG
    2.1.1  The Contractor shall receive and handle
    of-custody and document control procedures desci
                                     Lbed in Exhibit F.
    2.1.2  The Contractor shall provide the requi/ed anal/tlsal expertise  and
    instrumentation for analyses of the TCL oomppunds ecndal/to or lower  than
    the quantitation limits specified in Exhibit C.  In/Exbabit D, EPA
    provides the Contractor with an approp^Late^sej: of/analytical procedures
    that shall be used.

    2.1.3  The Contractor shall analyze samples within the^Na^aximum holding
    times specified in Exhibit D, even if these times are lessxphan  the
    maximum data submission time allowed in this contract.
    2.1.4  The Contractor is advise
    contract are usually from known
    may contain high levels of organic
    nature and of unknown structure and
    throughout the preparation and analys
    Contractor shall be responsible for all
                                             d under  this
                                             ste sites  and
                                            ially hazardous
                                       and should be  handled
                                             caution.   The
                                      measures and
    precautions to ensure the—fielftch and  safety of laboratory employees.
2.2  TASK II:
ANALYZE St
SPECIFIC/CO*
 tS  FtHL THE IDENTIFICATION AND  QUANTITATION OF
?OUNDS ^  ^*\     V
    2.2.1  For each satinpl/fe receive'd, ^he Cohtractror shall be required to
    perform the anal/ses'^describ/d  in Exhibit D7  The documentation  that
    accompanies the sample(^Xtp  the Contractor facility shall  indicate
    specific analytical requirements for that sample or set of  samples.

    2.2.2  Exhibip-B-spftc^fies  Che  analytical procedures that shall  be used.
    Exhibit D contains instinctionsNmd references for the analysis  of
    ambient afr Syatfipies^xmtaLhing  low^W-medium concentrations of volatile
    organics/foi? GC/MS analysis \ GC/MS may use automated computer programs
    to faci/lit/te the identification of organic compounds.

    2.2.3'  F&s^the purpose of tikis jcontract, a full sample analysis  is
    define^as analysis for  all/of/the TCL constituents identified in Exhibit
    C in accor-danceN*ith  the methods in Exhibit D and performance of related
    QA/QC as spe&i^iedlsa Exb/lbi/ D and Exhibit E.  Laboratory  Control
    Samples (LCS) an^iyse^SnaLt  be considered a separate full  sample
    analysis.  All otherxQA/QC/requirements are considered an  inherent part
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Exhibit A
                                   VOA of Ambient Air on Tenax®
     of  this  contract  and are included in the contra'ct sample Ainit price.
                                                     techni/
                                                and  initially
2.2.4  The volatile compounds analyzed by GC/MS
identified shall be verified by an analyst competent
interpretation of mass spectra by comparison of the/suspect mass  spectra
to the mass spectrum of a standard of the suspected' compound.  This
procedure requires the use of multiple internal s^andartla^  Twbxcriteria
must be satisfied to verify the identifications:.
         2.2.4.1   Elution of the sample component
         retention time as the standard component/

         2.2.4.2   Correspondence of the sample
         component mass spectra.
                                          same GC
                                    snent  ar
                                                          tandard
     2.2.5   For.each  sample  analysis,  the Cc^trac>tor she'll Conduct mass
     spectral  library searches  of non- target csqjpoumK/ample components to
     determine tentative  compound identifications^^s follows:

         2.2.5.1   For each volatile organics analysis,  the Contractor shall
         conduct  a search to determine^tjie possible identityxof up to 10
         organic  compounds of greatest conceHtrationwhich are not internal
         standards, surrogate compounds,^a»d_not listeoT^tn—Exb_ibit C.
         2.2.5.2   In performing searches
         National  Institute of Standards
         spectral  library must be used.
                              most recent  fexease of  the
                              kec/no/ogy  (NIST)/EPA/MSDC mass
        NOTE:   Substances  wLBh^re&ponses of IHss "tshan 10 percent of the
        nearest internal standard are\not requit;ed\o be searched in this
        fashion.

        2.2.5.3  Only after visual jcomtjAtison of—aample spectra with the
        spectra from me Library searches wHJ the mass spectral
        interpretation specialist/as/ign a tentative identification.  If the
        compound doesTiot  mefettme /dentification criteria,  it shall be
        reported as  unknown.   The Aass spectral specialist should give
        additional classification o£vthe unknown compound, if possible (e.g.,
        unknown a^efliatt«^^nknowhsshydrb^sarbon, unknown acid type, unknown
        chlorinated  compouno^  If pis^bab^ molecular weights can be
                                  shouldMye inc luded.
2.3  TASK I]
/PERFORM REQUII
 PROCEDURES
                                -ITY ASSURANCE AND QUALITY CONTROL
               specific  QA/QC  procedures  prescribed in Exhibits D and E shall
    be strict!tyxadher«d  to  by  the /Contractor.   Records documenting the use of
    the protocol stiallBs^maintained in accordance with the document control
    procedures prescr^ib^ed ih^ExJtfibit F, and shall be reported in accordance
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Exhibit A
                                              VGA of Ambient Air on Tenax®
                                                                         QA/QC
                                                    mor
with Exhibit B requirements.

2.3.2  The Contractor shall establish and use on
procedures including the daily or (as required)
standard reference solutions from EPA, NISI, or
traceable thereto, where available at appropriat
standard solutions designed to ensure that oper
equipment and procedures, from sample receipt
quantitation, produce reliable data).  Exhibits
QA/QC requirements.

2.3.3  Additional QA/QC shall be required .^ua^terly c-/ ntere  frequently,
i.e., with each Case or Sample Delivery Group (SDG),/in/the  form of
Laboratory Control Samples  (LCS) and Performance E-tfalu«ition  (PE) samples
for volatile organics submitted to EPA ^Epr Cixjtrac/tor/analysis,  and in
the form of verification of instrument palsajmeterV, a/  described  in
Exhibit E.
        2.3.3.1  EPA has provided  to  the  Contractor  formats  f<5is. the reporting
        of data  (Exhibit B).  The  Contractor  shall be  responsible for
        completing and returning anaTysisTlata—sheets  in the rormat specified
        in this  contract and within\the\^biBe^specified~^ttr~6he, Contract
        Performance/Delivery Schedules
        2.3.3.2  Use of formats other  tti
        deemed as noncompliant.   Such  dat
        the specified format at no  addition,
        required.
                                               jsignated by EPA will be
                                        are" uijfkcceptable.   Resubmission in
                                             3t to  the  Government will be
                                       may  beN
        2.3.3.3  Computer/ generated f
        data package(s) /provided tnkt
        This means  that/ the  order of
        required form/ including
        header information^  columns ,/ and lines
       nitted in the hardcopy
s arv in exact EPA format.
     is the same as on each EPA
    titles, page numbers and
    2.3.4  The Contractor^ehall  provide analytical equipment and technical
    expertise for this  contra^s^ as  Sf^cified by the following:

         2.3.4.1/'Gas  chromabagraph/fea^s spectrometer (GC/MS) data system
         capable  o^meetiTnc allN^ve  termWand conditions of the Contract with
         the /olVowing requirement

            2/3.4.1.1  The compaten shall be interfaced by hardware to the
            mas.s spectrometer  and ble capable of acquiring continuous mass
                       the  duration/of the chromatographic program.

            2.3.4S>JV.2 ^The computer shall be equipped with mass storage
            devices t«r saving /ll  data from the GC/MS runs.
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Exhibit A
                                      VOA of Ambient Air on Tenax®
            2.3.4.1.3  Computer software shall be available/to-, allow searching
            GC/MS runs for specific ions and plotting the ^hte/nsity of the
            ions with respect to time or scan number.
                                                        terrseed to the MS
                                                           age/xin machine -
                                                         'tin
                                                        \e compul
                                loutxthe
                                                                     ans
2.3.4.1.4  A computer data system must be
that allows the continuous acquisition aw
readable media, of all mass spectra obtaj
duration of the chromatographic
software that allows searching any GC/
specified mass and plotting such ion
scan number.  This type of plot is defined as an Extracted
Current Profile (EICP) or Selected/aon/Current Profile  (SICP).
Software must also be available th4t Callows  integrating the
abundance in'any EICP between
limits.  Also, for the non-target cmpound
available that allows for the <(ompa
reference library spectra.  The
NIST/EPA/MSDC mass spectral library
library.  The data system must be ca
files that have been edited manually by
                                                            scan number
                                                           ftware must be
                                                          .mple spectra against
                                                         elease of  the
                                                         used as the reference
                                                                  all data
                                                                ersonnel.
            2.3.4.1.5  The GC/MS shall be eq
            capable of extending a
            source.  The column is  to\be
            I.D. 100% methyl silicone 6r 5\phe
            capillary column, or equival
                                       _with  a GC ^/ MS  interface
                                    capillary—&elumn  into  the  ion
                                             by  0/25 to  0.53  mm
                                        95%  methyl  silicone
        2.3.4.2  The Contractor
        capable of recordirv
        storage.  The Contract
        under this contract
        manufacturer's
        magnetic tapes/wi
        contents (see/Exhibit B)
        that time,
        days of request as
        Schedule.
 shall use a\magnetic tape storage device
ta~-and suitable fov long—term, off-line
  shall retain all raw GC/MS data acquired
magnetic^tape in appropriate instrument
 The] Contractor is Vequired to retain the
    .ted,xhardcopy"-e*ipe logbook identifying tape
                 associ
                      Cor/365  day&afifer data submission.   During
                       shkll  submit  tapes and logbook within seven
                     ifiied in the  Contract Performance/Delivery
                                        aye a computerized MS library search
                capable  of  pr^iyidingNi forward comparison, using the standard
                  JntaTnebVan the mass spectral library.   The 1985 (or most
                /^release of ct^e  N\ST library (containing 42,261 spectra) must
                 The  system shall provide a numerical ranking of the standard
        spectra Utsst  closely corresponding to the sample spectra examined,
        and tba data^^ystem shall/have software capable of removing
        backgrountk^signaS>s^ fj/om ^spectra.
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Exhibit A
                                                  VOA  of Ambient Air  on  Tenax®
         2.3.4.5   The  Contractor  shall  have,  in-house  and 01
         capable  of analyzing volatile  organics  as  describe
                                                       rerable, a device
                                                           Exhibit D.
    2.3.4.6  The Contractor shall have, in-house, tne a
    standards for all target compounds listed in Exhibit C
    accepting any samples from the Sample Management/0
    Standards provided by EPA for use in the Preawafd Perfomance
    Evaluation may not contain all the target compounds and t
    not be used for routine analyses unless or ufatil they have
    supplemented with commercially-available/staridard materials.
                                                             ^ropriate
                                                                  ior to
                                                                      shal
2.3.5  The minimum functional requirements
and conditions of this contract are list?
designate and use qualified key personn^
The EPA reserves the right to review ps
experience.

    2.3.5.1  Project Manager

    2.3.5.2  GC/MS Laboratory Sup

    2.3.5.3  Quality Assurance

    2.3.5.4  Systems Manager

    2.3.5.5  Programmer Analyst

    2.3.5.6  GC/MS Opera^cirT

    2.3.5.7  Mass Sp«

    2.3.5.8  Chemis
                                                             :eet  the  terms
                                                            'ontractor shall
                                                           ese  functions.
                                                          cations  and
    NOTE:  The ContractorXghall
    Control Officer.
                                 ;nate a Sample Custodian and a Document
    2.3.6  The Contractor sh
    recipients fo
    the Gover
    2.3.o
    control p
    therein, sha
    followed.  This
    Purge (Exhibit E)
                            respond within 10 days to requests from data
                             jrmatTBin or explanations that result from
                            actrv^Xiej

                             ^.red to retain unused sample volumes and
                               riod of 60 days after data submission
                               Exhibit B or Exhibit D.
                               I
                              fiere to the chain-of-custody and document
                             jfo Exhibit F.  Documentation, as described
                           ttf show that all procedures are being strictly
                              shall be reported in the Complete Case File
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 Exhibit A
                VOA of Ambient Air  on Tenax®
     2.3.9  Sample shipments to the Contractor's facility wiH^be scheduled
     and coordinated by SMO, acting on behalf of the Admini/tractive Project
     Officer (APO).   The Contractor shall communicate with/SMC/ personnel by
     telephone as necessary throughout the process of
     shipment, analysis, and data reporting, to ensure pnatCamples are
     properly processed.

     2.3.10  If there are problems with the samples
     containers broken) or sample documentation/pap^
     Reports not with shipment, or sample and Tra
     correspond), the Contractor shall immediate
     The Contractor  shall immediately notify SMi
     laboratory conditions that affect the timeli
     reporting.  In  particular, the Contracto^ shrill notyfy
     advance regarding sample data that wil
     specify the estimated delivery date.
                  intact SMO  for
                        any  problems  and
                           ses and data
                          MO personnel in
          be/delivered Late  and  shall
                                               »arding
                                              iss of
2.3.11  Sample analyses will be scheduled
defined as a Case and identified by a unique
SMO.  A Case signifies a group of samples
geographical area over a f inite £j.me period, and wili
field samples with associated bianksT  S-awplesmay be sh
                   Case
            collecte^isat o
                                                            samples, each
                                                             mber assigned by
                                                                site or
                                                             cluj&e one or more
                                                                ed to the
     Contractor in a single shipment. or«Bultiple shipniBTrfes-jjver a period of
     time,  depending on the size of tfc\e OaseT ~S-$ase_consistzs of one or more
     SDG(s).   An SDG is defined by the^foilowing/

         2.3.11.1  Each Case of field samples Tec/ived,  or
         2.3.11.2  Each 20 f>
  jles with\n a\Case, or
         2.3.11.3  Each se"vei
         in a Case are received (sa
         first sample ifi tfle SDG)
idan day perioo. during which  field  samples
                    with the  receipt  of the
    2.3.12   Data  for'' allS^samples/ in/an SDG must7 be submitted together (in one
    package)  in the  cmder sp^ci/rieyd in Exhibit B.   The SDG number is the EPA
    number  of the firs trample received in the SDG.   When several samples are
    received together in tnexfirstXJDG shipment,  the SDG number is the lowest
    sample  numb er>-(-eeftside ring;both atpha and numeric designations) in the
    first group'of samples^KeceiveJKundey the SDG.   The SDG number is
    reported^m a4T"da~tavjeporting fo^ny.   The SDG Receipt Date is the day
    that the/last sample irKtheNSDG is received.

              ie Contractor is  responsible for identifying each SDG as samples
              fed,  through propejr sample documentation (see Exhibit B) and
                        SMO per/onn"el.

    2.3.14   EactNsampIe\rece/ved/by the Contractor will be labeled with an
    EPA sample numbe^  ancNaccc/mpanied by a Traffic  Report (TR) form bearing
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Exhibit A
   VGA of Ambient  Air  on Tenax®
    the sample number and descriptive information regarding/
    Contractor shall complete and sign the TR, recording
    receipt and sample condition on receipt for each
                          The
                      sample
    2.3.15  The Contractor shall submit signed copies
    in an SDG to SMO within three calendar days foil
    sample in the SDG.  TRs shall be submitted in S
    a SDG shall be clipped together) with an SDG C
    information regarding the SDG, as specified iji Exhibit

    2.3.16  EPA Case numbers (including SDG number^) and EPA sample numbers
    shall be used by the Contractor in identifying sample/received under
    this contract both verbally and in reports/correspondent.

    2.3.17  Samples will be routinely shipped a3MSL£ctly/to/the Contractor
    through a delivery service.  The Contracbar shaW: be/available to receive
    sample shipments at any time the delivery seTssn.ce is. operating, including
    Saturdays and holidays.  As necessary, the Contr^etor^siiall be
    responsible for any handling or processing requireoxfor the^receipt of
    sample shipments, including pick>oiE__of samples at the n«are^t servicing
    airport, bus station, or other ;carrier~~§ervic£_ within thecontractor's
    geographical area.
    2.3.18  The Contractor shall accept
    provided that the total number  of  sample
    does not exceed  the monthly limitation^ex?
    the Contractor elect to accept  addition^
    remain bound by  all conj
    accepted.
             d by SMO,
ec^lved in any calendar month
      in the contract.   Should
   les,  the Contractor shall
   analysis of those samples
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Exhibit A
                  VOA of Ambient Air on Tenax®
                                   SECTION  3

                 DETAILED TECHNICAL & MANAGEMENT REQUII

        The Contractor shall have the following technic
    capabilities:

3.1  PERSONNEL

    3.1.1  Proj ect Manager

        3.1.1.1  Responsible for all technical
        meet all terms and conditions of the

        3.1.1.2  Education:  Minimum of Ba<
        scientific/engineering discipline.

        3.1.1.3  Experience:  Minimum of three
        experience, including at least one
                              laboratory to


                             chemistry or any
                         aboratory
                                 position.
    3.1.3  Quality As

        3.1.3.1  Re
        data generatT

        3.1.3.2  Education:
        scientif
    3.1.2  GC/MS Laboratory Supervis/

        3.1.2.1  Responsible for a
        laboratory to meet all terms

        3.1.2.2  Education:  Minimum of
        scientific/engineering disciplined

        3.1.2.3  Experience^
        in operating a GC/MS, inclu
        position.
                              GC/MS
                            Contract.
               r'/ degree  in chemistry  or  any
                   rs of  laboratory  experience
                     year  in  a  supervisory
    3.1.
    irseeing the  quality  assurance  aspects of
   tng directly  to  upper  management.

         Bachelor's degree  in chemistry or any
                                inimum d'f three years of laboratory
                              at\least one year of applied experience with QA
                                  n an analytical laboratory.
        3.1.
        computin,
        procedures)7
  :he management and quality control of all
 &re, software,  documentation,  and
,  updating,  and  performing quality control on
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Exhibit A
                                              VGA of Ambient Air on Tenax®
                                                    degre;
                                                                 or  more
                                                                  database
                                                          io#,  and maintenance
                                                             performing
                                                            and automated
                                                             :h four or more
                                                                 .ent,
3.1.7  Mass Spectral Inte*$rete
            /	T-\  \
             Education: ^Minimi
    automated deliverables.

    3.1.4.2  Education:  Minimum of Bachelor's
    intermediate courses in programming,  informatioi
    management systems, or systems requirements

    3.1.4.3  Experience:  Minimum of three year*
    systems management or programming  including
    software used for data management  and get

3.1.5  Program Analyst

    3.1.5.1  Responsible for the install
    of software and programs;  generating
    quality control procedures on anal
    deliverables.

    3.1.5.2  Education:  Minimum of Bachelor's
    intermediate courses in programming,
    information systems, or syste
    3.1.5.3  Experience:  Minimi
    applications programming incl:
    software used for data manages*

3.1.6  Gas Chromatography/Mass

    3.1.6.1  Education: XWini
    scientific/enginee/ing^jiisci
                                                               in systems or
                                                              ence with
                                                             deliverables.
                                                   C/MS)  Operator

                                                    degree  in chemistry or any
        3.1.6.2  Experience/  Minimum'of onexj^ear "bt experience in operating
        and maintaining GC^MS instmimeiftts-vin cotmmction with the education
        requirement; cfr i/n  lieu off educatioi^r^qviirement,  three additional
        years of exp/rienc-e in ojfera'ting and maintaining GC/MS
        instrumentation^    ^X^/   /
    3.1.8
                                       f  Bachelor's  degree in chemistry or any
                                           with specialized training in GC/MS .
                                       of two years of applied experience with
                                nmantal  samples .
        3.1.8.1  ^tn orde^tvto /4nsiare  continuous operations to accomplish the
        required workxas  specified by the contract,  the bidder shall have a
        minimum of one chemist/available  at all times as a back-up technical
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 Exhibit A
                                                  VOA of Ambient Air on Tenax®
                                                                .emistry or any
        person with the following qualifications.

        3.1.8.2  Education:  Minimum of Bachelor's degree
        scientific/engineering discipline.

        3.1.8.3  Experience:  Minimum of one year of e
        the following areas:  GC/MS operation and mai

3.2  FACILITIES

        The adequacy of the facilities and equipment'is as important
    technical staff for accomplishing the required/work as specified by the
    EPA contract.
     3.2.1  Sample Receipt Area

             Adequate,  contamination-free,  we
         chemical resistant bench top shall be
         handling of EPA samples.

     3.2.2  Storage Area

             Sufficient refrigerator\spa<
         for up to 60 days after data
         samples must be stored in a
         volatile samples from this
         atmosphere demonstrated to be fre
         Samples and standards must be storeN

     3.2.3  Sample/Standard/^reparatf

             Adequate,  contamination
         provided with:

         3.2.3.1  Ben.
                     4

         3.2.3.2  Exhaust
                                                          work space with
                                                        for receipt and safe
                                                             EPA sample volume
                                                         provided.   Volatile
                                                            or storage of
                                                      must be stored in an
                                                  1 potential contaminants.
                                                 .rately.
                                                    lated work space shall be
                                                 tops.
         3.2.3.3  G.
         materi
                                        rea in which to prepare standard
3 .3  INSTRUMENTATIO:

        At a minimui
                               ii^led or demineralized organic-free water.

                                   (s)  located away from draft and rapid




                                ctor shall have the following instruments
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Exhibit A
                                                  VGA of Ambient Air on Tenax®
    operative at the time of the Preaward Site Evaluation a6d Committed for
    the full duration of the contract.
    3.3.1  100 Samples/Month Capacity Requirements

        No. of Instrument(5)                 Type of j!nstrrumtent

                1                                G
NOTE:  The Contractor shall have one (1) COD
(operational) at all times as a back-up system/
be included in the bidder's inventory of
Contractor shall have an in-house stock
boards to ensure continuous operation
and turnaround times.
                                                                   availaK
                                                fe GC/MS system
                                                       instruments must
                                                         ddition, the
                                                         ts and circuit
                                                       specified holding
    3.3.2  200 Samples/Month Capacity Requirement

        No. of Instrument(s)                 Type of IriS
                                    /—•—^
                2
3.4  DATA HANDLING

        The Contractor
    specified in Exhibit B.
    required to:
    3.4.2
    submi/ssio'
    NOTE:  These instruments must\be
    of equipment.  In addition, th<
    stock of instrument parts and
    operation to meet contract-specif

3.3.3  Instrument Speci:

        Further infor/natj^n on\in;
    ancillary equip
    this contract.
                                                             .er' s inventory
                                                    •hall Ixave an in-house
                                                     to ensure continuous
                                                     and turnaround times.
                                                     cations and required
                                              .hibiVD and other Exhibits in
                               Le to submit reports and data packages as
                            compete this task, the Contractor shall be
                                  and c
                                       machines to meet the contract
                               onsible for report preparations and
3 . 5  LABORATO:
        The Contract
    responsibilities
                              an  organization with well-defined
                           ndividual in the management  system  to ensure
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Exhibit A
 VGA of Ambient Air on Tenax®
    sufficient resources for EPA contract(s) and to maintairT^a, successful
    operation.  To establish this capability, the Contractor shall designate
    personnel to carry out the following responsibilities/for-  the EPA
    contract.  Functions include, but are not limited to/, tfre  following:

    3.5.1  Technical Staff
            Responsible for all technical efforts for the EPA c
        sample analysis, sample validation, and trotabj/eshooting o
        instruments.
    3.5.2  Project Manager

            Responsible for overall aspects
        receipt through data delivery) and
        EPA Headquarters Administrative Pr
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                                  EXHIBIT  B
                                                                      PAGE NO.
                    REPORTING AND  DELIVERABLES  REQUIREMEN1

                               Table  of Contents

SECTION 1  CONTRACT REPORTS/DELIVERABLES DISTRIBUT]
                                                /
SECTION 2  REPORTING DESCRIPTIONS AND ORDER OF DATA/DELIVERABLES
   2.1 Introduction  	/../...  -/X-  ....  B-4
   2.2 Updated Standard Operating Procedures/  ./..././	B-5
   2.3 Sample Traffic Reports   	/ .  X;  •  • /  • /	B-7
   2.4 Sample Data  Package Summary   .  .  . .  >s_ •  /X  ./	B-8
   2.5 Sample Data  Package	-^X  •  -X.	B~9
   2.6 Results of Intercomparison Study/
       Preaward Performance Evaluatie»-_CPPE) Sample
   2.7 Complete Case File (CSF) Pu*
   2.8 GC/MS Tapes
   2.9 Quality Assurance Plan  (QAP)    .\  \.  / . /	B-17
SECTION 3  FORM INSTRUCTION GUIDE/DATA REP'
   3.1 Form Instruction
   3.2 Data Reporting Fo,
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Exhibit B
                                                  VGA of Ambient Air on Tenax®
                                   SECTION 1
                  CONTRACT REPORTS/DELIVERABLES DISTRIBUTED
    The following table summarizes the contract reporting and oeliverables
requirements specified in the Contract Schedule and mcljades--xj;he attribution
of each deliverable.                                /  /
                                                 XN/
NOTE: Specific recipient names and addresses are suoject to change
term of the contract.  The EPA APO or SMO will n/ti^y the Contractor in
writing of such changes when they occur.
                                              / /
             Item
                              No. of
                              Copies
Schtedufce^and Dlivery
                                                                  Distribution
                                                                 (1)
                                                                      (2)
  Updated Standard Operating
  Procedures (SOPs)
                                        45  days
                 ract
                                                                       X.
  *Sample Traffic Reports
                                       ***3 days after re
                                                      in  Sample/
                                                 Gro
  **Sample Data Summary
  Package
                                       14 >days
                                         last smple in SDG .
  **Sample Data Package
  including the Performance
  Evaluation (PE)  Sample
                                       35  days  after  receipt  of
                                          lash:  sample in SDG
                          X
X.
  Results of Intercompar
  Study/Preaward Perform
  Evaluation (PPE)  Samp
                                                   r/receipt  of
                                                      in SDG
                                      x"~~^       7
                          X.
X
  Complete SDG File
                                          35  oaya  after  data
                                        receipt of last  sample
                                               in SDG.  '
                              • x.
  GC/MS  Tapes
                                         Retain for 365 days
                                       rafter data submission,
                                       or/submit within 1 days
                                       after receipt of written
                                           request by APO.
                          As Directed
 ****Qualfity ''Assurance Plan
                                         Submit copy within 1
                                       days by written request
                                               by APO.
                          As Directed
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Exhibit B
                                            VOA of Ambient Air on Tenax®
Distribution
(1)
(2)
(3)
**
***
Sample Management Office
Environmental Monitoring Systems Laboratory-Las
USEPA Region

Also required in each Sample Data Package.

Concurrent delivery of these items to all /recipients  is  required.
(2)
300 North Lee
Alexandria, V,

USEPA Environmenta
P.O. Box 93478
Las Vegas, JW—8^43-3478
ATTN:  Da£a Audit Sta
       An SDG is a group of samples within a
       seven days or less and not exceeding
       in the SDG are due concurrently.
       description).
****   See Exhibit E for description.

NOTE:  As specified in the Contract Schedule in the  IFB^
Supplies and Materials) , unless othe]pwise___instructed by
shall dispose of unused sample voli
earlier than 60 days following submit

Address
(1)
                                                       er  a  period of
                                                       for all  samples
                                                       III,  for further
                                                          ,ent Furnished
                                                           Contractor
                                                         Containers no
USEPA Contract Laboratory Program
Sample Management Office
P.O. Box 818
Alexandria, VA  223

For overnight deli
                                                    .dress:
,ng Systems Laboratory
       For oyern^ht delivery\ser\ice,  use street address:

       944/E.  /fiarmon,  Executive \;en\:er
       La/Ve*$,  NV  89109
              DataxAudit Staff
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Exhibit B
VGA of Ambient Air on Tenax®
(3)    USEPA REGIONS:

       SMO, acting on behalf of the EPA APO, will provide/the7 Contractor with
       the list of addresses for the 10 EPA Regions.  SMO wfcQ provide  the
       Contractor with updated Regional name/address  li/sts as  necessary
       throughout the period of the contract and iden£ify/ofcfce_r
       recipients on a case-by-case basis.
                                                    
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Exhibit B
                                               VOA  of Ambient Air  on Tenax®
                                   SECTION 2

              REPORT DESCRIPTIONS AND ORDER OF DATA DE
2.1  INTRODUCTION

  2.1.1  The Contractor  shall provide  reports  and
  according to  the  schedule  specified  in Section t  o^  the  IFB,  "SCHEDl
  INFORMATION."   The  required content  and form Oyf ea'ch deliverable  is
  described in  this Exhibit.

  2.1.2  All reports  and documentation shall

     2.1.2.1  Legible;
  2.1.2.2  Clearly labeled and completed  in  a<
  this Exhibit;
     2.1.2.3  Arranged in the order s/p£c_ified in this sectb

     2.1.2.4  Paginated; and
                                                          with instructions in
     2.1.2.5  Single-sided.

   2.1.3   If submitted documentation does hot
   the  Contractor will be required to resubmi
   deficiency(ies) corrected
                                               form to the above criteria,
                                          t si^ch documentation with
                                            .cost to the Government.
                                      tuati
2.1.4  Whenever the Contractor Tss r
result of an on-site laboratory eWa
the data shall be clearly marked/as
all three contractu/1 data recipients  (S
letter shall be in/luded. that /oesoxibes whic
which EPA Case(s) tt
        uired to Xubrfit or resubmit data as a.
              or tfttfough an APO/TPO action,
                   DATA" and shall be sent to
                  L-LV, and Region).   A cover
                 data are being delivered, to
       and who requested the data.
   2.1.5  Section 3 of this Eisbibit>apntains instructions to the Contractor
   for properly cqm^ie-siRgall dk*a reputing forms to provide the EPA with
   the required xiocumentationxand contains}? the required data forms in EPA-
   specified
   2.1.6  Dascr/ptions of the
   the Conprac
   "SCHEDULE INFORMATION
   concurrently n?
   components
             Performance/Deli
                      ') are
                     arrangee
                     tern must
quirements for each deliverable item cited in
 •ery Schedule (see Section F of the IFB
 eclfied in this Section.  Items submitted
 in/the order listed.  Additionally, the
be/arranged in the order presented herein.
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Exhibit B
                                                  VOA of Ambient Air on Tenax®
                                                                    Standard
                                                            'oks.
2.2  UPDATED STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURES

   2.2.1  The Contractor shall submit updated copies of a]
   Operating Procedures (SOPs) that were submitted with the
   Evaluation (PPE)  sample results.  The updated  SOPs mast,
   issues of laboratory performance and operation iden£ifi<
   in the review of  the PPE sample data and  the evaluation
   Documentation.

   2.2.2  The Contractor must supply SOPs  for the/following.

     2.2.2.1  Evidentiary  SOPs.

     2.2.2.2  Sample receipt  and logging.

     2.2.2.3  Sample storage  area.

     2.2.2.4  Preventing  sample contamination.

     2.2.2.5  Security for laboratory~ai}d__samples.

     2.2.2.6  Traceability/equivalenx^y

     2.2.2.7  Maintaining instrument

     2.2.2.8  Glassware cleaning.

     2.2,2.9  Technical and mafiaReTsial
     package preparation.

     2.2.2.10  Internal
     individual data p
                                                   .boratory operation and data


                                                    ired QA/QC data for each
     2.2.2.11  Sample/ana

     2.2.2.12  Chain-of-c
     preparation.

     2.2.2.13

        •   Da,
           Procedtf
                                               and data reporting.

                                    document control,  including case file


                                           ;inspection system, including:

                              -ofCommand  for  data review;

                                    precision  and accuracy;

                                     identifying  systematic  errors;

                                tWat hardcopy  data are  complete  and compliant
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Exhibit B
                                             VGA of Ambient Air on Tenax®
     with  the  requirements  in Exhibit B;

   •  Demonstration  of  internal QA  inspection
     supervisory  sign-off on personal notebooks,
     etc.);

   •  Frequency and  type of  internal  audits
     spot  checks, perceived trouble  areas);

   »  Demonstration  of  problem identificat^X
     resumption of  analytical processing/
     (i.e., QA feedback); and

   •  Documentation  of  audit reports  (Cntei
     corrective action, etc.

2.2.2.14  Data Handling.

   2.2.2.14.1   Data  Management procedures
   procedures that are  clearly elefined
   to generate  or  re-submit  delivei
   entry, update,  correction, del
   computer-readable data and filesv  Xey areas
                                                              emonstrated by
                                                                  samples,
                                                                tten
                                                                 files used
                                                              quisition or
                                                             rity of
                                                       concern include :
                                                           ve actions, and
                                                          onh inte rnal aud i t
                                                          ernal), response,
  system organization  including personns
  operations,  traceability,  and qualify con$

  2.2.2.14.2   Data  man
  quality control pro^edu
                                                   security, demonstration,
                                                       must be subjected  to
                                                    timated.
       2.2.2.14.3  The  tfeco,
       updates  to data
       must be  docume
       must include /he
            The labo
                                                of corrections and
                                             Ltted, and/or resubmitted
                                              updates.  Documentation
                                formation  for each change:

                              .ale for the change;

                                     the changes or changes.  Data
                                       generating the deliverables;
               document?&±ion\ must be retained according to the schedule
                       deliverable;

                           =(blejs must be reinspected as a part of  the
                           al inspection process prior to submission.  The
                          'ana not just the changes must be reinspected;

                           er must approve changes to originally
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Exhibit B
                                           VOA. of Ambient Air on Tenax®
                                                               laboratory
                                                           ly to production
                                                               first to a
                                                         .tion.

                                                                  given an
                                                             las*f operation,
                                                              be  developed and
                                                           !ude a. user's
                                                    Ian including test
                                                               t be  developed,
              shall be  submitte
                clipped togethe
     submitted deliverables;  and

   •  Documentation of data changes may be request
     auditors.

2.2.2.14.4  Life cycle management procedures
computer systems used to generate and edit
Such systems must be thoroughly tested and
utilization.

2.2.2.14.5  A software tes t and acceptay
requirements, test results, and accept^
followed, and available in written

2.2.2.14.6  System changes shall nc
systems generating deliverables.
development system and tested prior to

2.2.2.14.7  Each version of the production
identification number, date
and archived.
2.2.2.14.8  System and operat
maintained for each system.
manual and an operations and
        2.2.2.14.9   Individual (s) responsib
        shall be  identified:
          •  System opera^
            training; a:

          •  Database

       2.2.2.14.10

2.3  SAMPLE TRAFFIC REPORTS

  2.3.1  The or~iginal_ samp
  shall be submi
  original

  2.3.2
  SDG s
 mual.

the following functions


    .g documentation and
                                                 :ry, data updating  and QC.

                                     security, backup,  and archiving.
                                     "Lab Copy for Return  to  SMO"
                                  )ry receipt information and  signed  in
                          vfor each sample in the SDG.

                            SDG sets (i.e., TRs for all samples  in an
                            ?ith an SDG Cover Sheet attached.
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Exhibit B
                                               VGA of Ambient Air  on Tenax®
  2.3.3  The SDG Cover Sheet shall contain the following /te

     2.3.3.1  Laboratory name.

     2.3.3.2  Contract number.

     2.3.3.3  Sample analysis price  -  full sample

     2.3.3.4  Case  number.
     2.3.3.5  List of EPA sample numbers of
     identifying the first and last samples r/4cey
     receipt.

     NOTE:   When more than one sample is receSsjed in^he/first or last SDG
     shipment, the "first" sample received would^feethelowest sample number
     (considering both alpha and numeric designations^, andxrfxe "last" sample
     received would be the highest sample number (considierJ.ngCK^ch alpha and
     numeric designations).
2.3.4  Each TR shall be clearly
sample number of the first sample
entered below the laboratory receipt
sample received in the SDG shall be
                                                             and  the EPA
                                                             tion shall be
                                                        TEe" TR for  the last
                                               arned  "SDG  - FINAL SAMPLE."
   2.3.5   If  samples  are  received at  the
   the  samples  on one multi-saTnpTe^CR may not
   In this instance,  the  laboratory s
   photocopies  of the TR,/and/subm
                                                 with multi-sample TRs,  all
                                                       be in the same SDG.
                                                  propriate number of
                                                     SDG cover sheet.
2.4  SAMPLE DATA SI

  2.4.1  As specifi
  Package  shall be
  required sample  data.
  separately  (i.e.,
  preceding the

  2.4.2  The
  one SDG  o

     2.4.
                         PACKAGE
                       iri^fche  DeLivetfy Schedule,  one  Sample  Data  Summary
                                     concurrently with delivery of other
                           .e  Sampe  Data Summary Package  shall be submitted
                                      ex bands,  clips or other  means)  directly
                  separatee
   2.4.2.3   Labora
                                  Package/shall contain data for samples in
                                   target compound results (FORM I-AAVT) and
                                   .ds (FORM I-AAVT-TIC).
                                 Sample results (FORM III-AAVT).
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                                           VOA of Ambient Air on Tenax®
     2.4.2.4  Blank summary (FORM II-AAVT) and tabulated re/ult/s (FORM I)
     including tentatively identified compounds (FORM I-AAVT-TIC).
     2.4.2.5  Initial and Continuing Calibration Data (
     VI-AAVT).

     2.4.2.6  Internal standard area and retention

     2.4.2.7  Surrogate Recovery (FORM IX-AAVT).

     2.4.2.8  Analytical Sequence (FORM X-AAVT)

2.5  SAMPLE DATA PACKAGE

   2.5.1   The sample  data package  shall be
   and  shall include  data for  analysis  of all
   samples,  blanks, and laboratory control

   2.5.2   The sample  data package  is  divided into five

     2.5.2.1  Cover page.
                                                      cAAVT and FORM
                                                   utively  paginated.
                                                  .n  SDG  such  as  field
                                                         bllows:
       2.5.2.1.1  This document shall\be
       Cover Page shall contain:   laboi
       number; case number;  SDG number;
       alphanumeric order, showing EPA  si
       laboratory ID numbers; and  comments,
       encountered in proces^Tiig^the^ samples
                                                      >er Page."   The
                                             Laboratory code; contract
                                           /', EPA sample numbers  in
                                       "nuntber cross-referenced with
                                      lesdribing in detail any problems
                                         the data package.
2.5.2.1.2
verbatim:
                  The
Page  shall
itain the  following statement,
          "I certify that/this dat^a package rs^in/compliance with the terms
          and conditions o-C^the contract, both technically and for
          completeness>v£or ott^e/r tVlan the conditions detailed above.  Release
          of the data confeio^ied inAzhis hardcopy data package has been
          authorized by the Lkb^rato^FV Manager or the Manager's designee, as
                                    signature.

                                  shall txs directly  followed by the signature
                                   r  his designee with a typed line below it
                                     and title,  and  the date of signature.
                                     the  Laboratory Manager cannot validate
                                    ample,  he/she must provide a detailed
                                em   associated with the sample(s) on the Cover
December, 1991
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Exhibit B
                                             VGA of Ambient  Air  on Tenax®
                                                    pac
2.5.2.2  Sample data (Results).

  2.5.2.2.1   Sample  data  shall  be  arranged in
  Data Sheet  (FORM I-AAVT,  including FORM I AAVT
  raw data for volatile samples.   These  sample
  placed  in increasing EPA  sample  number order
  and numbers.
       NOTE:   FORM I  AAVT-TIC is  the tabulated
       match  for up to  10 organic compounds th«
       internal  standards and are not listed
       the Chemical Abstracts Service (CAS) Kegj
       identification,  and estimated concen/rai
                                           t
          2.5.2.2.1.1  Reconstructed total
          sample or sample extract.
                                             stof the  highest probaBl
                                                 not  surrogates and
                                             •hibit C/^FCL).   It includes
                                             try  Number/ tentative
                                            on.

                                           chrbTsaftoarams  (RIC) for each
           2.5.2.2.1.2   RICs must be normalized to the
           component, and must contain__the following headers-infomation:

                 EPA sample number;

                 Date and time of anal}

                 GC/MS  instrument ID; and
                 Laboratory fire
December, 1991
                                                     labeled with the names of
                                                    4ak,  or on a print-out of
                                                   rinted over the peak.

          2.5.2.2.1.4   Qfctantitatfon /Report:   Tn"e complete data system report
          must be  included rs^all  srample data packages,  in addition to the
          reconstructed ran chrom^togram for preliminary identification
          and/or quantitationvusing-veither the automated or manual data
          system DJ?eee4ures.   Th^compl^te data system report shall include
          all of the information Irs-ted b^low:
                                ilysis;

                       number /of identified target compounds:

             5n usesl^for/quarititation with measured area;



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Exhibit B
                                        VOA of Ambient Air on Tenax®
              •  Copy of area table from data system;

              •  GC/MS instrument ID; and

              •  Laboratory file ID.

          2.5.2.2.1.5  In all instances where the daca ^ystem rfeport rtas been
          edited, or where manual  integration or quan££tation has
          performed, the GC/MS operator shall identify such edits or mammal
          procedures by initialing and dating th^s changes made to the rep

          2.5.2.2.1.6  Target Compound Mass Spectra:  For/ebsh sample, by
          each compound identified,  copies of/th/ raw spectra and copies of
          background subtracted mass spectra/of/target /omp'ounds listed in
          Exhibit C that are identified inAhe samcle /nd/corresponding
          background subtracted target compound standard/mass spectra shall
          be included in the data package.  Spec's*^  mus^be labeled with EPA
          sample number, laboratory  file ID, date ahd^timex^f analysis, and
          GC/MS instrument ID; compound names must be ciearly^Karked on all
          spectra.
                                   /	_
                                                              'ectra and
                                                      .ompound identified,
                                                            sted in Exhibit
                                                     associated best-match
                                                   above shall be included in
       2.5.2.2.2
2.5.2.2.1.7  Tentatively Identified Compo
Library Matches:   For each
copies of mass spectra of organic, comp
C, Tentatively Identified Compounds. ,wi
spectra (three best matches), 1
the data package.
          2.5.2.2.2.1
          must be incl
          more than o
          ion chroma
          must be put
                 Volatile
                 quantita
                 (five point)
       quantisation
          2.5.2.
                                          tial calibration data
                                             with the SDG.  When
                                        formed, the reconstructed
                                   rep"brts and each type of form
                             order, by instrument as follows:

                           >ata Sheet (FORM V-AAVT);

                                  Retention Time  Summary (FORM VII-
            reconstructed ion chromatograms and
          s  (or  legible  facsimiles)  for the initial
          ation  are  labeled according to 2.5.2.2.1.2
          pectra are not required.

tinuing Calibration:  When more than one continuing
December, 1991
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Exhibit B
                                                  VOA of Ambient Air on Tenax®
          calibration is performed, the reconstructed ion
          quantitation reports and each type of form musx
          chronological order, by instrument if more t
          used as follows:

                 Continuing Calibration Data Sheet
                 Internal Standard Area and RetenKioh Time Summary (]
                 AAVT);  and
                                                   amatograms and
                                                       in
                                                    instrument is
                 Volatile standard(s) reconst
                 quantitation reports (or
                 (five point) calibration a
                 and 2.5.2.2.1.4.   Spectra

       2.5.2.3   Quality control  summary.

          2.5.2.3.1  The quality control summary shall
          forms:
          NOTE:  If more than one
          arranged in chronological
       Blank Summary (FORM li-J

       GC/MS Instrument  Performanfc

       Internal
2.5.2.3.2  Th
following:

NOTE:  If
arranged irNchrorii

       GC/MS  Tunin
         	•—».
          GC/MS
                                                   atograms and
                                                    for the initial
                                                'ding to 2.5.2.2.1.2
                                                     the following
                                                  te forms must be
                                                    or instrument.
                                                    (FORM IV-AAVT); and

                                                    ry (FORM VII-AAVT).
                                                    >
                                                   !all also contain the
                                                »ary, duplicate forms must be
                                    order by date of analysis or instrument.
December, 1991
                                          'a, for each 12-hour period, shall be
                                chronol^ag'ical order by instrument for each
                    GC/MS sy^tem\utilized;

                    GC/MS Tuning aAd Mass Calibration - BFB (FORM IV-AAVT):

                                ecj/rum, labeled as in 2.5.2.2.1.2 and
                                   d

                                  labeled as in 2.5.2.2.1.2.  and 2.5.2.2.1.4.
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Exhibit B
                VOA of Ambient Air on Tenax®
                 Blank data shall be arranged in chronological/6rder by
                 instrument.  The blank data shall be arranged^ in packets with
                 both of the Organic Analysis Data Sheets/(1
                 FORM I-AAVT-TIC), followed by the raw data
                 samples.
                              I-AAVT and
                              volatile
                 Laboratory Control Sample Data.

                 -  Laboratory Control Sample Data/Sfijeet (FORM III-AA\
                    Reconstructed ion chromatog
                    or legible facsimile (GC/M,
                    2.5.2.2.1.2 and 2.5.2.2
                  and quantitation reports
                            rding to
                            not required.
                                     ), /Labeled
                                        Spectr
       2.5.2.4  Raw data.
                                              verificati*
2.5.2.4.1  For each reported value,
all raw data from the instrument used to
(except for raw data for quarterly
parameters).  Raw data shaU»_£ontain all instrumi
for the sample results, ijtfcluding
below the method quantil
provide legible hard copy d
readout (i.e., stripcharts,
the direct sequential instrument r>sa
                                                    eadouts  tha
                                                    must be  included.
          2.5.2.4.2
          GC/MS.
          2.5.2.4.3   Org
          and appropria
          unequivocall
           All raw data shall inc
                       tor shall  include
                            sample values
                               trument
                               douts used
                              may fall
                           truments must
                           instrument
                           A photocopy of
               oncentration units  for
                    with EPA sample number
                    1  to identify
                 Initial a^d contanu^ng calibration standards;
                        1—    ^NS
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Exhibit B
                  VOA of Ambient Air on Tenax®
              •   All calculations for sample data,  includ^i
                 coefficient of variation,  slope and y-ij
                 fit; and

              •   Time and date of each analysis.
                 submitted if they contain this
                 instrument does not automatically
                 these must be manually entered oy
                 and continuing calibration veriyf
                 as interference check samples
                 standards.

       2.5.2.5  Preparation logs.

          These  logs  must include  the  follows

                 Date;

                 Standard weights anchor volumes;

                 Sufficient infon
                 samples (e.g.,  labo
                 to each batch prepare^
                              ercent recovery,
                             ept of linear
                            cally which QC
                             ank) correspond
                                 _     can be
                        ion.   1" '*
                           time o
                       raw data for zhitial
                     ion and blanks,  as
                    inear range analysis
                 Comments describing any
                 reactions which occur
       2.5.2.6  Sample TRs

              A legible
           submitted as/de
           the samples/
           EPA sample.
           designatio

 2.6  RESULTS  OF INTERCOMPA^

       The repo
    Performance Ev,
    specified,
    shall
    sample

 2.7  COM!

    2.7.1   The
    received or gene
                  -nt sample changes or
                    DG Cover Sheet shall be
                    this  Exhibit  for  all of
                 be arranged  in  increasing
                 oth alpha  and numeric
    PRMANCE EVALUATION SAMPLE ANALYSES

           for Intercomparison Study/Preaward
     Le^ajlalyses  includes  all requirements
 Deporting  of  sample  data.   The  PPE sample
   act  same process as an  analytical and field
 sackage  includes  all  laboratory records
Specific  Case that have  not been previously
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                                      Page B-14

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Exhibit B
                                                  VGA of Ambient Air on Tenax®
   submitted to EPA as a deliverable.  These items shall b
   as a deliverable.  These items shall be submitted alon,
   Inventory Sheet FORM AADC-2 (see Exhibit E for descri
   numbering and inventory procedure).  These items inc
   limited to, sample tags, custody records, sample tr
   analysts' logbook pages, bench sheets, instrument
   printouts, raw data summaries, instrument logboo
   instrument conditions), correspondence, and the
                                                              Emitted to EPA
                                                                their Document
                                                              of document
                                                                 are not
                                                                yrds,
                                                                      computer
   2.7.2  Shipment of the Complete SDG File package fay first class mail,
   overnight courier, priority mail, or equivalent / is acceptable.  Custody
   seals, which are provided by EPA, shall be /placed on shipping containers
   and a document inventory and transmittal letter  included^ The Contractor
   is not required to maintain any documents/ for a  sample Oase after
   submission of the Complete SDG File package iStQwever, tme Contractor should
   maintain a copy of the document inventory^and tr^osmi/tal letter.
2.8  GC/MS TAPES

   2.8.1  The Contractor must store
   magnetic tape, in appropriate instrument
   must include data for samples,
   calibrations, continuing calibrat
   generated spectral libraries and q
   the data.package.  The Contractor sha"
   logbook of tape files to EPA sample n
   blanks, and laboratory control samples.
   sample numbers and stani
                                        raw and processed BC^/MS/data on
                                                         s format.  This tape
                                                             samples, initial
                                                      well a  all laboratory
                                        ti\ationreportsre"quired to generate
                                                    a written reference
                                                  ibration data, standards,
                                                 ogbook should include EPA
                                                  tified by Case and SDG.
                                                   Gp/MS tapes for 365 days
                                                    (tractor shall submit  tapes
                                                  7after receipt of a written
   2.8.2  The Contractoryis required no retain tt
   after data submission/  EKiring thatrtime>xjthe
   and associated logbook jpages w
   request from the

2.9  QUALITY ASSURANC
                        \  '   C
   2.9.1  The Contractor shatter ep^re a written Quality Assurance Plan  (QAP)
   which describes^-ehe~pare implemented to achieve the
   following:  jtfaintain datavintegrfrty, validity, and useability; ensure  that
   anjilytical/inea^tffemefttvsystews are maintained in an acceptable state of
   stability/and/reproducibrivity\ detect problems through data assessment and
   established/corrective actron procedures which keep the analytical process
   reliable; «md document all  aspects of the measurement process in  order to
   provide daisa which are technically sound and legally defensible.

   2.9.2  TheSJAP imJsi present/ in;  specific terms, the policies, organization,
   objectives, fuTsc^tiona^gui^el^nes, and specific QA/QC activities  designed
December, 1991
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Exhibit B
VGA of Ambient Air on Tenax®
   to achieve the data quality requirements in this contr<
   applicable, SOPs pertaining to each parameter shall be
   referenced as part of the QAP.  The QAP must be a\
   laboratory evaluation and upon written request by tl
             Where
          Eluded or
           during on-site
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                    Page B-16

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Exhibit B
VGA of Ambient Air on Tenax®
                                   Table B-l




                        Codes for Labeling Organic Data
Sample   	




Duplicate Sample	././...  .^.	XXXXXD




Laboratory Control Sample	J.I..././.....  VTLCS##




Laboratory Method Blank	.<.  .Sx.  . / ./....'. VTMBLK##




Field Blank	- >\  -  . V.	VTFBLK##




Standards	\.  . >^  .  . VTSTD###
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                   Page B-17

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Exhibit B
                                          VGA of Ambient Air on Tenax®
                                   SECTION 3

                 FORM INSTRUCTIONS GUIDE/DATA REPORTING

3.1 Form Instructions Guide
    3.1.1  This section includes specific  instructions,
    all required forms for volatile organics analy^
    other adsorbents.  Each of the forms is sf
    These instructions are arranged in  the follc
                                                                  of
                                                              II  -  AAVT]

                                                            's Calibration
     3.1.2
3.1.1.1  General Information and Head)!

3.1.1.2  Cover Page [COVER PAGE -

3.1.1.3  Analysis Data Sheet [FORM

3.1.1.4  Tentatively Identified Compounds

3.1.1.5  Blank Summary [FORM/J^- AAVT]

3.1.1.6  Laboratory Control

3.1.1.7  GC/MS Instrument
         [FORM IV - AAVT]
         3.1.1.8   Initial  Calibration Data

                          _S^~T^
         3.1.1.9   Continuing Calibra

         3.1.1.10  Inter
                                         [FORM V  - AAVT]

                                            FORM VI  - AAVT]

                                              Times  Summary
                                         [FORM VIII  -  AAVT]

                             [FORM IX -  AAVT]

                                }RM X -  AAVT]

                        'Log-In>$heet [FORM AADC-1]

                            (CSF)  Document Inventory Sheet


                            Header Information
         3 .1. 2 . ixValues1^oaist/b
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Exhibit B
                                       VGA of Ambient Air  on  Tenax®
        be reported to three significant figures  if  the value~^is  greater than
        or equal to 10, and to two significant figures for ^alyles less than
        10.

        3.1.2.2  All characters which appear on the  dat
        presented in the contract must be reproduced b
        submitting data, and the format of  the forms
        identical to that shown in the contract.  N
        deleted, or moved from its specified positi
        approval of the EPA APO.  The names of the/v,
        compounds (i.e., "Lab Code," "Chlorometharie"
        on the forms in the contract.
                                          in^ormatioitsqiay  bemadded
                                            ithout orior^writt
                                           rious fields  and
                                           must appear  as  _hey
        3.1.2.3  Alphabetic entries made onto/ the
        shall be in ALL UPPERCASE letters  (i/e./
                                       forms By
                                       'LOW,/not
     Contractor
  "Low" or "low")
        3.1.2.4  Six (6) pieces of informatiohxare OMimorl  to  the  header
        sections of each data reporting form.  Thsyare H«ab Name,  Lab Code,
        Contract No., Case No., SDG No., and SAS No^xTheseXgieces of
        information must be entered on every form and mttsjt^ matbh^on every
        form.
3.1.2.4.1  The "Lab Name
Contractor to identify the
characters .
                                          ratory .
   ,by the
not. exceed 25
           3.1.2.4.2  The "Lab Code" is arixalp'hab&tical  abbreviation of up to
           6 letters, assigned by the EPA,  to identify the  laboratory and aid
           in data processing?  Th"Ss code shall b\ assigned by  the EPA at the
           time a contract/is aj£arder4—The^Case
           associated with the. samp]
           3.1.2.4.6
                    r"ac1/No." is the number of the EPA  contract
                         were performed.

                                5 EPA-assigned case number
                                reported on the Traffic Report.

                         is the Sample Delivery Group (SDG)  number.
                        ample Number of the first sample received
                        ,1 samples are received together in the
                         DG number shall be the lowest  sample
                         alpha and numeric designations) in the
                    es/received under the SDG.

                         is the EPA-assigned number  for analyses
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Exhibit B
                        VGA of Ambient Air on Tenax®
           performed under Special Analytical Services (SA§
           to be analyzed under SAS only and reported on
           enter SAS No. and leave Case No. blank.  If
           according to the "Routine Analytical Service/" (*.
           have additional SAS requirements, list both/Case No
           all forms.  If the analyses have no SAS r
           No." blank.   Note that some samples in ah S/DG may
           while others do not.
                                     If samples are
                                     forms,  then
                                   s are analyzed
                                    ) protocols and
                                       nd SAS No. on
                                             "SAS
                                               No.
        3.1.2.5  The "EPA Sample No." is the oth^r information common to
        of the forms.  This number appears either ivi the upper right corner of
        the form, or as the left column of a tab lie summarfz^Hg data from a
        number of samples.  The "EPA Sample yo. "/should J6e entered on the
        center part of the box.

           3.1.2.5.1  All samples, spikes, blsanks, aoS standards shall be
           identified with an EPA Sample NumberT\For fseld samples, the EPA
           Sample Number is the unique identifying number Eiyen in the Traffic
           Report that accompanied that sample.
3.1.2.5.2 In order to fa
sample suffixes must be

  XXXXX

  XXXXXD

3.1.2.5.3  VOC s
identified as
column) of th<
250).
           3.1.2.5.4  /As
           have to b/ co
           each blantc^ Fie
           laboratory
           Sample No." must
           The lal
                                    prepared
                                   where ###
                                   standards
                                                  ssessment, the following
                        max® cartridges shall be
                   is\ theXconcentration in ng (on
                   (i\,jD05, 050, 100, 200, and
            identifiers for
            7TMBLK02, etc.
         anjt identifiers, these designations will
       th /other information to uniquely identify
           shall be identified as VTFBLK## and
   blanl^ shall be identified as VTMBLK##.  The "EPA
     uniqtte for each blank analysis within an SDG.
must stetueve^this by replacing the two-character
    the ibVsntifyer with one or two characters or
               4th.  For example, possible
   Jlati0.es-Tenax® blanks would be VTMBLK01,
            3.^2.5.5  LCSs shall be  identified  as VTLCS##.   The  "EPA Sample
                    t be unique for/each LCS  analysis  within an SDG.   The
                            achieve  this by  replacing the  two-character "##"
            termitta^pr ofv^e /dei«;ifier with one or  two  characters or numbers,
            or  a  comoSxiation^f Woth.   For  example, possible identifiers for
            volatiles-Teifiax® ca/tridge  LCSs would be VTLCS01, VTLCS02, etc.
December,  1991
                                            Page B-20

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Exhibit B
                                          VOA of Ambient Air  on Tenax®
                                                                 to many of the
                                                                 File ID, Date
                                                                  of these
3.1.2.6  Several other pieces of information are coi
Data Reporting Forms.  These include Lab Sample ID
Received, etc.  Following  is a brief description
entries.

   3.1.2.6.1  "Lab Sample  ID" is an optional
   internal identifier.  Up to 12 alpha-nume
   reported here.  If the  contractor does n<
   this field may be left  blank.

   3.1.2.6.2  "Lab File ID" is the laboratory-generated name of
   GO/MS data system file  containing in/tornlation pertaining to a
   particular analysis.  Up to 14 alpha-rmmeric cWar-acters may be  used
   here.
            3.1.2.6.3   "Date  Received"  is  tlj
            laboratory,  as  noted on the Traf
            should be  entered as MM/DD/YY.
                                                    receipt at  the
                                       Rep"oW(i/e.,  the VTSR).   It
            3.1.2.6.4   "Date  Analyzed"  should be  entereoS^n a Similar fashion.
            The date of sample  receipt_jwill be compared withxthe/analysis dates
            to ensure  that  contract )(olding~rrfl»Sw-were  not exceeded.
           3.1.2.6.5   "Instrument  ID
           particularly  those  containi
           used by  the laboratory  must
           manufacturer  and/or model  of t
           characters  that  differentiate
           type in  the labopator
                                                       forms,
                                             data?-/The  identifier
                                 iclu4e/some indication of the
                                           nent, and contain additional
                                    •reert all instrument  of'the  same
           3.1.2.6.6   "GO' Column
           forms.  This/tieXd  is us
                                ."Column \D" AS common to various  other
                                              GC column.
3.1.2.7  For younfling off/numtfers Sbxthe/appropriate level of
precision, observe the fallowing common rules.  If the figure
following thos^to Dexjetairied is less than 5, drop it (round  down).
If the figure is^greater pian 5, drop it and  increase the last digit
to be retained by ls(f decimal places that are described in
                           suit is to be rounded only when the number
            .bit B.  The  raw daoa
f£ ffl
^
not et
space
the specifi<
specific form.
                        kta
                                    result exceeds  the  maximum number of
                          le  fc
                        iaty result entry for that form.   If  there  are
                          'raw data result to enter in the specified
                         £en zeros must be used for decimal  places to
                        'reporting decimals for that result  for a
                       blowing examples are provided:
December, 1991
                                                             Page  B-21

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Exhibit B
                                          VGA of Ambient Air on Tenax®
     Raw Data Result
                            Specified Format
 /COBT
ect Entry
5.9
5.99653
95.99653
995.99653
9995.996
99995.9
999995.9
6.3
6.3
6.3 .
6.3 /
6.3 /
6.3 C /
6.3 /X
/ / 5.900
/ C 5.997
/ \Q5.997
/X. ggS^ggy
/ s^.ocX^
/ 99995>& ^\
invalio\^
        NOTE:  6.3 stands for a maximum of six
        three decimal places.

    3.1.3  Cover Page [COVER PAGE - AAVT]

        3.1.3.1  This form is used to  list
        within an SDG, and to provide  certain
        general comments.  It is also  the
        Laboratory Manager to authorize and  release
                                            ficant figures and up to
        associated with the SDG.
                                  document
amples analyzed
information and
   signed by the
        deliverables
3.1.3.2  Under the "EPA Si
for the EPA sample number (ir
required analysis within the
suffix.  These sample numbers
alphanumeric order using the 1
Code convention.  Thus, if MAB123A
alpha and numeric cha4TSc"DR«) EPA San
be entered in the first EPA
would be in ascenjn.ns'seqtkencq  - MAB124AN>
MA1111A, MAI111/

3.1.3.3  All
alphanumeric
applicable.
                                                              to  7  characters
                                                              cates)  for each
                                                       musT-tfontain a "D"
                                                      on the  form in ascending
                                                      Coded Decimal Interchange
                                                   lowest (considering both
                                                      within  the  SDG, it would
                                                        Samples listed below it
                                                      124B, KAB125A,  MAC111A,
                                                   sted in ascending
                                                  lowing Cover Page if
         3.1.3.4   Under  "Lab
         may be entej»d-^or each"
         is entered,  it  mus^be  ente"
         on all/ ass*rcTa"C&dL data>
                                 a  Lab  Sample  ID  (up  to  10  characters)
                                    EPA Sample No.  If a Lab  Sample ID
                                    tically  (for  each EPA Sample  No.)
         3.1/3.^  Under  "CommeiVts" \ enter any problems encountered,  both
         te/hnvcal and administrative,  the corrective action taken,  and
         r/solUtion performed fo^ aljl of the samples in the SDG.
         3.1.>>6   Eac^Cover Page
         Laborator^Manager or/th
         the  releaseaqd vebvfy
         associated withNan SDG
                           r
                           jst  be signed,  in original,  by the
                           Manager's designee,  and dated to authorize
                         le contents of all data and deliverables
 December.  1991
                                                              Page B-22

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Exhibit B
                        VOA of Ambient Air on Tenax®
                                                     the,
                                   ig results for
                                  sounds in a Target
3.1.4  Analysis Data Sheet [FORM I - AAVT]

    3.1.4.1  This form is used for tabulating and repy
    analysis of samples on Tenax® cartridges for
    Compound List for Volatiles as given in Exhibi

    3.1.4.2  This form is used for reporting the
    of the target compounds in the field sample
    control samples,  and performance evaluatio

    3.1.4.3  Complete the header information/on/each page of Form
    according to the instructions in section 3/1.2.

    3.1.4.4  Enter the volume of air pumped/into the/ca/tridge  during
    sample collection if indicated on ttie sample tag. /If the sample  tag
    provides the sampling flowrate and^sampling time,/the volume of air
    sampled may be calculated by multiplying thWsampling flowrate  by the
    sampling time.
        3.1.4.5  For each positively  identified  target oompoutteL  the
        Contractor shall enter the d»tec_ted concentration  lu^ng/tube.   If this
        value is greater than or ecmal  totRs^quan^itation limrt,  report the
        resulting true concentration  uiRrogcected forbTank—contaminants.
        Report analytical results to^woxsigniflSan^figure Lt  the value is
        less than 10, and three significant figures'if thevalue  is greater
        than or equal to 10.  If the  air\samole!  volume is  known to the
        laboratory, convert the values  in\jg/tub^ to ng/m3  and  enter in the
        appropriate column.
        3.1.4.6  Under tht
        with the specifi<
        Contractor is
        definition of
        SDG Narrative/
 column
Dat
 eaged
'flags mi/st
\eled "Q"
use
                                                alifier,  flag each result
                                                  isted  below.   The
                                                lags  or footnotes.  The
                                                  must  be included in the
        3.1.4.7  For ^raDprtihg^resylts  to  the Agency,  the  following contract
        specific qualifie^Ps are t^ be used.  The  seven qualifiers defined
        below are not subjecfc\J:p modification by  the  laboratory.   Up to five
        qualifier>-iiiay-b
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Exhibit B
                                              VGA of Ambient Air on Tenax®
           N -
           B -
           E -
           X -
             sample quantitation limit but greater tha
             example,  if the  sample quantitation limi
             concentration of 10 ng is calculated, r
             The sample quantitation limit must be

             Indicates presumptive evidence of a
             only used for tentatively identifi
             identification is based on a mass
             It is applied to all TIC results
                                                            zeto.  For
                                                              '20 ng, but  a
                                                              it as  "10J".
                                                            :ed for  dilution.
                                         is flag  is
             This flag is used when the an;
             blank as well as in the samp
             possible/probable blank con
             to take appropriate action
             as well as for a positively i
                       LyteC is found in the associated
                         'It indicates
                      arnation aiid warns  the data  user
                       lis flag/must; be used for a TIC
                        Itifie/d tatrget compound.
             This flag identifies compoundsN
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Exhibit B
                                              VGA of Ambient Air on Tenax®
        specialist, no valid tentative identification can b
        compound shall be reported as unknown.
                                                           .de, the
        3.1.5.4  Include a Form I-AAVT-TIC for every sample/and blank
        analyzed, even if no TICs are found.  Total the/numbex of TICs  found,
        and enter this number in the "No. of TICs founfl."/^ non^ were  found,
                  (zero).  Form I-AAVT-TIC must be pi
                                                                           TICs
    enter "O1
    analysis.  including required dilutions and
    are found.

3.1.6  Blank Summary [FORM II - AAVT]

    3.1.6.1  This form summarizes the samples/associa^ed^with each  field
    and laboratory blank analysis.  A copfy of the appropriate Form-  II-AAVT
    is required for each blank reported/on^ Form

    3.1.6.2  Complete the header information on^Pbrm/II-AAVT as described
    in section 3.1.2.  The "EPA Sample No." enteredHn the box at the  top
    of Form II-AAVT shall be the same number enbsred onxthe Form I-AAVT
    when reporting results for the blank  itself.
        3.1.6.3  On the numbered lilies, ente
        associated with the blank, aj.o
        identifies the EPA samples.
        provided under the "Cartridge

    3.1.7  Laboratory Control Sample Data
                                                PA sample numbers
                                          the other^tnfermation which
                                      artri3ge  LD-^orea/ch sample must be
                                                Bailable.

                                              ?ORM III - AAVT]
        3.1.7.1  Form III-AAVT^Ts^Bsed to repcnrt\he recovery of  the  spiked
        analytes in the lalx>ra££ry control samples\LCS).
        3.1.7.2  Complejzfe
        in section 3.1,
                          header information according to the  instructions
        3.1.7.3  Ent/r tfite^date /nd/time  the LCS was analyzed.
        3.1.7.4  In the
        in ng/tube of each
        concentre
        LCS.
        nearer
        the
        FL=_
                symbol.
                        e und«(r "Spiked," enter the spiked concentration
                           compbwnd.  Under "Reported," enter  the
                               g/ttibe calculated from the analysis  of  the
                          rcent^Kecovafry of each LCS compound  to the
                              enterMn the column under "% Recovery" .   At
                              e the QC limits for LCS percent  recoveries.
                               the limits with an "*" in the column under
        3^1x7.5 ^Symmarize the /values outside  the QC  limits at  the  lower part
        of thexform.
        3.1.7.6
                            nts pertinent to the analysis of  the  LCS.
December, 1991
                                                                  Page  B-25

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Exhibit B
                                          VOA of Ambient Air  on  Tenax®
    3.1.8  GC/MS Instrument Performance Check and Mass  Cali#rat
           [FORM IV - AAVT]
                                                        ion
        3.1.8.1  This form is used to report  the results/of chalz insti
order, by time/of/analysis,
for specific/insrsuctions
"EPA Sample
"Time Analyzed" ^r^ alF st
                                              m,
                                    nt  nej^fornu
                                    (inf milD
                                   fo/ identify!!
                      all samples and standards
                    check in chronological
                  [me).  Refer to section 3.1.2
                   standards and blanks.  Enter
                                    [e  ID",  "Lab File ID",  "Date Analyzed", and
                                   indards ,  s.amples,  and blanks.
        3.1.8.7  The-GG/HS  instrument ^performance check must be analyzed again
        twelve hours  from thst time &£injktt ion of the instrument performance
        check /so ludoinyfcvBFB listed atsine top of the form.  In order to meet
        theser re/fuirements/^sampibes, standards, or blanks must be injected
        witbi in /twelve hours of\the\ injection of the instrument performance
        check /solution.
    3. 1.9\Initiai Calibration
3.1.9.1
the laboratol
                            th
     Sheet [FORM V - AAVT]

G(//ftS system undergoes an  initial calibration.
      and submit a Form V-AAVT.
 December,  1991
                                                              Page B-26

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Exhibit B
                                              VOA of Ambient  Air on Tenax®
    3.1.9.2  Complete all header information as  in
                                                                 . 1 . 2 .
    3.1.9.3  Enter the "Case No." and "SDG No."  for  the  current data
    package, regardless of the original Case for which the  initial
    calibration was performed.  Enter "Instrument  IT/" artd^"GC Column ID".

                                                  /  /"-
    3.1.9.4  Check the appropriate standard prepa/ati/on
    calibrate the GC/MS system - flash vaporization/ st
    bottle technique, or permeation calibrationjgejrierator.

    3.1.9.5  Enter the injection dates and
    calibration standards analyzed under  "D
    injected", respectively.

    3.1.9.6  Enter the "EPA Sample No."
    five calibration standards.

    3.1.9.7  Complete the relative response
    the five calibration points, and then calcu
    relative response factor (RRF) and %RSD of the
    target and surrogate compound~4ji__the  space provide

3.1.1Q  Continuing Calibration
                                                      of each of the
                                                     njected" and "Time
                                                               for each of the
                                                              calculation for
                                                              eport the average
                                                                   for each
        3.1.10.1  Each time the GC/MS
        calibration to check for the validity
        laboratory must complete and submi\ a
                                                    a continuing
                                               .e  initial  calibration,
                                               VI-AAVT.
                                                                   the
3.1.10.2  Complete
the "Case No." and
of the original
Enter "Instrume
recent initial
calibration p

3.1.10.3  Ent"^f-'i r\-r\ r*\^£ir*\r   Tf ^l^^ ^»^M-^t~Ti"»11'
          Loweti only for the conti
          ilibnafion standard is  in
met
               (1
                  vaporizati
        standards
                    st
 ling  calibration check.   If the continuing
  Tenax® cartridge,  the  same desorption
  static  dilution bottle  technique, or
irator) used for the  initial calibration
 the continuing calibration standard.
December. 1991
                                                                  Page B-27

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Exhibit B
                                          VOA of Ambient Air on Tenax®
        3.1.10.6  Under the column  "1C mean RRF",  enter  th
        response factor for each targec  compound  as  deter:
        recent valid initial calibration.

        3.1.10.7  A RRF is calculated for  this  concen
        the mean RRF value in the most recent valid
        Calculate the percent difference (%D) betwe
        calibration RRF and the mean RRF from the
        calibration.
                                                       .n relative
                                                       in the most
                                                         compared  to
    3.1.11 Internal Standard Area and Retenti

        3.1.11.1  This form is used  to  summaj/iz
        times of the internal standards add<
        data are used to determine when ch,
        will adversely affect quantificatio^
        must be completed each time  an  initial
        performed for each GC/MS system.
        3.1.11.2  Complete the headerinformation accordi
                                             Summary  [FORM VII  - AAVT]

                                                  ajreas and retention
                                                      and blanks.   The
                                                    standard responses
                                                 impounds. • This  form
                                                iuing  calibration is
                                                         ction  3.1.2.
                                      [R-ofthe  12-i
3.1.11.3  Enter the Lab Fi
as well as the date and time
If samples are analyzed immedi1
before another instrument perforinan
calibration, a Form VII-AAVT shal
internal standard areas of the mid
standard.  Use the
Lab File ID and ar^as in pla\;e of thos
s tandard.
                                      formanoe  cfaeat
                                      ehalv VieVrnnm
                                               COI
                                             evej
                                  ration standard,
                                   ration standard.
                                  tial calibration,
                          and a continuing
                        leted on the basis of the
                       (CAL 3) initial calibration
                        is of this standard, and its
                         a continuing calibration
        3.1.11.4  From/the/results
        s tandard, ent
        retention ti:
        each  internarxgtand
        area  of the partl^ular^st
        times  the area  in
        area  as t^e arga^of  the
        0.6 tim£s the  areaSji the
        the bandaroNminus 0.33 mir
                        upper  limit  of the retention time as the
                        il  standard plus 0.33 minutes (20 seconds), and
                        [retention time  as the retention time in the
                             (20 seconds).
         3 .1.11. 6\For €?«^h sampl^ and blank under a given 12-hour analytical
         sequence,  etKer tnes/EPA/Sample Number and the .area measured for each
         internal  standard, and/its retention time.  If the internal standard
December,  1991
                                                              Page B-28

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Exhibit B
                                              VOA of Ambient  Air on Tenax®
        area is outside  the upper  or  lower  limits  calculated/~kbove,  flag that
        area with an asterisk  (*)  placed  in the  far right-hand/space of the
        box for each internal  standard  area,  directly under tne "#"  symbol.
        Similarly, flag  the retention time  of any  internal s/tandard  that is
        outside the limits with  an asterisk.

    3.1.12  Tenax® Cartridge Certification  [FORM VII

        3.1.12.1  This form is used to  document
        cartridges prior to use.

        3.1.12.2  Complete the header information  clh each cage of Form VII-
        AAVT according to the  instructions  in,sec/ion 3.1/2.

        3.1.12.3  Enter  under  "Tenax® Cartriage/ID" (shaded cells) the
        identification number  of up to  fiveC^Tenak^car/triiages used for
        certification.

        3.1.12.4  Enter  the results of  the  analysis e>£ an unspiked certified
        clean cartridge.  For  target  compounds that areNiot detected,  enter
        the CRQL of the  compound follrewej^by a "U" .  If the^djetefcted level is
        less than the CRQL, enter  tfte valuero~ti»«ejL by a "J1
3.1.13  Surrogate ffec

    3.1.13.1  Fo
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Exhibit B
                                              VOA of Ambient Air on Tenax®
                                                             :al  sequence for
                                                             ridge  samples in
3.1.14  Analytical Sequence [FORM X - AAVT]

    3.1.14.1  A Form X-AAVT is required for each ana
    each GC/MS system used to perform VOA on Tenax®/car
    an SDG.

    3.1.14.2  Complete the header information o
    AAVT according to the instructions in sectii

    3.1.14.3  On the numbered lines, enter the
    with the other information which identifie
    standards.  The first item in the tabLe nv
    hour time period starts at the injectaon/of the
    check standard.  Arrange the items yn chronolo
    GC/MS system.
                                                     the  samples, blanks,  and
                                                    t be  the^BFB  since  the 12-
                                                         Tistyrument  performance
                                                         cay order for  each
    3.1.15  Sample Receipt/Log-In  Sheet  [FORM AADC-1]

        3.1.15.1  This  form is  used to document  the  rebeipt a"hcation  of the original should be
        noted on  the  copies.
         3.1.15.2   Sign ai
         shipping  container
         and  their condV
         Record  the cus
                                 airbill  (if\res^nt).   Examine  the
                        tfnd  reccVd l^Ee^p«esence^absence  of custody seals
                         (i.e., /intac_t, brfikenl  in item  1  on Form AADC-1
                        seal numbei
in-
         3.1.15.3   Op^vthe contain
         documentation,  ahd record
         record(s),  SMO  form
         airbills  ot—airb_ill
         there  i^an airbi!>j>resen
         AADC-V;   BeC6Ta-«iple  caes  in items 6 And/7 on Form AADC-1.

         3 .1.15 . 5\Revi"e>i the y^am^le shipping documents and complete the header
         information^describefl in section 3.1.2.  Compare the information
         recorded on  alTxtfie documents and samples and circle the appropriate
December.  1991
                                                                  Page B-30

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Exhibit B
 VOA of Ambient Air on Tenax®
        answer in item  8 on  Form AADC-1.

        3.1.15.6  If there are  no  problems  observed durin
        date  (include time)  Form AADC-1,  the  chain-of-c
        Traffic Report, and  write  the  sample  numbers on
        the appropriate sample  tags  and assigned labor;
        applicable.  The log-in date should be  recor
        AADC-1 and the  date  and time of sample  rece}
        should be recorded in items  9  and 10.   Rec
        (if appropriate) and the specific area  desd
        number) in the  Sample Transfer block  locate
            ieipt,  sign and
             record,  and
             U3C-1.   Record
                    if
                  jf Form
        of Form AADC-1.   Sign  and  date  the  Sample
        unused columns and  spaces.
 transfer block.   Cross out
        3.1.15.7  If there  are  problems  observejd during/receipt or an answer
        marked with an asterisk (i.e., "ab^Vnt^^wasyCiryied,  contact SMO and
        document the contact as well as  resolvtionof'th/ problem on a CLP
        Communication Log.  Following  resolution>xsign and date the forms as
        specified in the preceding paragraph  and nobe^ whe*e^appropriate, the
        resolution of the problem.
    3.1.16  Complete SDG File  (CSF)/Document

        3.1.16.1  This form  is used  th>  record tT
        Purge documents and  count of documents
        Package which is sent  to the Reg\pnN
jtory Sheet  ffORM AADC-2]

 inventory if. the SDG File
  (e  original Sample Data
        3.1.16.2  Organize all  EPA-CSF  documents^as  described in Exhibit B,
        Section 1.  Assemblex>rtTi~Tl«cuments  in\the\prder  specified on Form
        AADC-2, and stamp e^ach  page with  a  consecutive number.   (Do not number
        the AADC-2 form)./ InventbXy  tjhe  CSF by  Reviewing the document numbers
        and recording page tuimbers rangesihxthe c\j/urans provided in the Form
        AADC-2.  If there /re no doycumejits^ for>a—specific document type, enter
        an "NA" in the/empty space

        3.1.16.3  Cerba^ji laTx^rytor^  specific documents  related to the CSF may
        not fit into a crfe^rly  defAned  category.   The laboratory should review
        AADC-2 to determine rtit inmost appropriate to place  them under No.
        17, 18, 1^—
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Exhibit B
                                                  VGA of Ambient Air on Tenax®
3.2  Data Reporting Forms



    3.2.1  Cover Page  [COVER PAGE - AAVT]



    3.2.2  Analysis Data Sheet [FORM I - AAVT]



    3.2.3  Tentatively Identified Compounds [FORM I



    3.2.4  Blank Summary [FORM II - AAVT]



    3.2.5  Laboratory Control Sample Data Sheet



    3.2.6  GC/MS Instrument Performance Check

           [FORM IV - AAVT]
III - AAVT]

    /N
    ibration
    3.2.7  Initial Calibration Data Sheet [F(



    3.2.8  Continuing Calibration Data Sheet [FORM



    3.2.9  Internal Standard Area and,Jletention Times Sumrn^

           [FORM VII - AAVT]



    3.2.10 Tenax® Cartridge Certified



    3.2.11 Surrogate Recovery [FORM IX



    3.2.12 Analytical Sequence [FORM X -



    3.2.13 Sample Receipt/L<£g-In_Shee^ [FORM



    3.2.14 Complete SDG F"ile/(CSF)
Sheet [FORM AADC-2]
December. 1991
               Page B-32

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Lab Name:
Lab Code:
SAS No.:
Comments:
               U. S. ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
                      CONTRACT LABORATORY PROGRAM
                          Volatile Organics in Ambient Air — Tcnax
                                    COVER PAGE
                                                   Contract N
                                                   Case No.
                  ickaec is in compliance
                      the conditions
I certify thai (his
completeness. IV
package and in the
Manager's designee. as verified by

      Signature:
          D;ite:
      : terms and conditions of the contract, both technically and for
    ibove. Release of the data contained in this hard copy data
    lilted) on floppy diskette has been aulhori/ed by the Laboratory
;si/nature:

                  Name:
                  Title:
                                  COVER PAGE- AAVT

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Lab Name:
Lab Code:_
SAS No.:
                   U. S. ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
                          CONTRACT LABORATORY PROGRAM
                              Volatile Organics in Ambient Air - Tenax
                            SAMPLE RECEIPT/LOG-IN SHEET
                                                 Contract
                                                 Case No
                                                 SDG
          ITEM
                        REMARKS
                                           I!   EPA    | tfampjfe    Assigned  Spl Vol' REMARKS: Conditions
                                           | Sample No.,/ Tag No.  '  Laptio}	(m3)	of Sample Shipmcnt.ctc.
1. Custody Scal(s)	Prcsent/AbsenVlntacl/Brokcn* j	/  /	\  /
2. Custody Seal No(s).	
 3. Chain-of-Custody records
 4. Traffic Reports or  _
   Packing List
 5. Airbill
  Airbill No(s).
 6. Sample Tags
   Sample Tag No(s):	
 7. Sample Condition
                       Intact/Broken/Leaking'
 8. Do informations on custody
   records, iralticjrcports. and	
   sample tags agree?       ;      /
 9. Date Received at Lab:         /  /
 10. Time Received at Lab:
            	  Sample Transfer.
  If circled, contact SM
Received by:
Signature:
                                                      Log-in Date:
                                                  Logbtxjk Page No
     Reviewed by:
     Signature:
     Logbwk N;>.:
                                              FORM AADC- I

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           U. S. ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
                CONTRACT LABORATORY PROGRAM
                   Volatile Organics in Ambient Air - Tenax
                COMPLETE SDG FILE (CSF) DOCUMEN
                         INVENTORY SHEET
Lab Name: Contract No.: / C
Lab Code: Case No.: / ^ X^
SASNo: SDG No.: / / X^ X^
£ / "\ X^
i DOCUMENT /X7
1. Cover Page (Cover Page - AAVT) / /
Page Nos. Please Che)ck
From
^»
2. Sample Receipt/Log- In Sheet (FORM AADC-1) / / i/>
3. CSF Document Inventory Sheet (FORM AADC-2) / / / /
4. Analysis Data Sheet (FORM I - AAVT) / ^ /
1 5. Tentatively Identified Compounds (FORM I - AAVrXnC)\^ /
; 6. Blank Summary Form (FORM II - AAVT) X, ~ {
; 7. Laboratory Control Sample Data Sheet (FORM III - AAVT) ^\
. 8. GC/MS Tuning with BFB (FORM IV - AAVT) "X
i 9. Initial Calibration Data Sheet (FORM V - AAV.T)
10. Continuing Calibration Data Sheet (FORMvI - AAVT} 	 ^__
i 13. Internal Standard Area and RT Summary (l*pRKrVIt-5_^AVT) '
j 14. Tenax Cartridge Certification Data Sheet (Fdi^M VjII - AA^T] \r— —
\ 15. Surrogate Recovery Form (FORM IX - AAVT\ \ / /
i 16. Analytical Sequence (FORM X - AAVT) \ \/ /
: 17. EPA Shipping/Receiving Documents \ /
Airbill (No. of shipments: ) ^ 	 -\ \ \
Chain— of— Custody Records/ \ \ \
Sample Tags / / "N ^ 	 ^ \ J
Sample Log- In Sheet (L&&AADC-1)] ^\ V
17. Misc. Shipping/Receiving7 Reo6rds (list incrfviduatTeeQrds) ^""7
Telephone Logs / / / / "s^--/
\ "X / /
; ^\. "^ /
18. Internal Lab Sample Transfer Itacprds *\^
i 19. Internal Original ^arapie^r^paratioh^SQd Analysis Records
20. Other Reconjg'fdescribe or Ust>\ ^\ ^>
/ /^ "x. X "x'
/
/

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   Signature:
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   Signature:	
                      Date:
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                      Date:
   Primed Name/Tillc:
                           FORM AADC-2

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           U. S. ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
                  CONTRACT LABORATORY PROGRAM
                     Volatile Organics in Ambient Air - Tcnax
                        ANALYSIS DATA SHEET
Lab Name:_
Lab Code:_
SAS No.:
Lab Sample ID:_
Lab File ID:
Date Received:
Date Analyzed:
zz
Instrument ID:
  lumn ID:
Sampled Air Volume, m3 (corrected to STP):_
CASRN
100-52-7
71-43-2
100-47-0
108-86-1
74-97-5
109-70-6
74-96-4
75-62-7
104-51-8
56-23-5
108-90-7
78-86-4
106-89-8
110-75-8
67-66-3
540-54-5
75-29-6
107-05-1
108-41 -8 /
95-49-S/
106-43/4 /
106-9/-4/
74-95^3 ^
78-75-1^
95-50-1
541-73-1
106-46-7
1190-22-3
110-56-5
COMPOUND NAME X
Benzaldehyde
Benzene
Benzonitrile
Bromobenzene f~~ 	 •— _
Bromochloromethane <\ ^r— ^_
1 — Bromo - 3 - chloropr ojsane\
Bromoethane \ \
Bromotrichloromethane \
n— Butylbenzene \
Carbon tetracW6Tide^\
Chlorobenz^ie / — \ \
2-Chlorqtfutan"e \ U~^x
1 — Chlojo- 2^3 — epoxy6ropafte^
2-Chl6ro^hoxyethe^e / ^
Chlo^formX. / /
1-ChlonJpcopanY /
2— Chloroprop&n^ ^\^
3^ChTofo^-4c-propei^ ^\
m^GWeKjtolueh^ ^x^/
^-Chlorotolxiene \
p-ChlorotoluenX \
1,2-DibromoethaJie \
^Qjbromomethane } I
^!,2::;Bubromopr96aivS
!>^Diclitecpb^nzeXie
1 ,3 — 6ithlproben^ene
1 ,4 - Dichlorbbeyizene
1,3-Dichlorobutane
1,4-Dichlorobutane
^ Concentration
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                           FORM I- AAVT-1

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           ANALYSIS DATA SHEET
                                  /EPA Sample No.
Lab Name:
Lab Code:
SAS No.:
Lab Sample ID:
Lab File ID:
Sampled Air Volume,



Contract/N
CaseN^.: /
SDG&o/
Date Received: /^>
Date Analyzed: / /
m3 (corrected
to STP): / /
//

TetrahycG^jftiranX ^^
toluene X \
TribromomethaneN \
1,1,1 -Trichloroert and
l>52rTrichloroe0ian/
^chioYoethylen^ /
l,2,>^richlc»6pr/pane
1,3,5-Tnrnethyl^enzene
Xylenes, m— arid p-
Xylene, o-
/ Concentration
1ng/tubQ/
\ \/
x^ <.
"x^

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---—-,
/ r^\
. / /
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             FORM I - AAVT-2

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                 TENTATIVELY IDENTIFIED COMPOU
Lab Name:_
Lab Code:
                      Contrai
                      Case
Lab Sample ID:_
SAS No.:	
SDG No:	
GC Column ID:
No.ofTICsFound:
    CASRN
COMPOUND NA
                      D/te Received:/ /
                        at
                             Air Volume, nr5 (at STP):
                                     \ ng/tpfbe/r-—ag/mr
                                            (mins.)
                          FORM I - AAVT-TIC

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                            BLANK SUMMARY
              EPA Sample No.
Lab Name:
Lab Code:
SAS No.:
Lab Sample ID:
Lab File ID:
       Instruntent ID:\
       Column ID:
Date Analyzed:
Time Analyzed:
           THIS BLANK APPLIES TO THE F
   WING SAMPLES:
                                Laboratory
      EPA Sample No.
/ Cartridge I)
Comments
                             FORM II - AAVT

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           LABORATORY CONTROL SAMPLE DATA
                                               /  / EPA Sample No.	
Lab Name:
Lab Code:
SAS No.:
Lab Cample ID:
Lab File ID:



Date Analyzed:
Time Analyzed:
Conmtet
Caseltfo.
/EX/No.
/ /
/ t
No.: ^\ >

'- /\
/insprument ID:
/ C/lumn ID:

CASRN
71-43-2
56-23-5
106-93-4
106-46-7
107-06-2
78-87-5
127-18-4
79-06-5
79-01-6
COMPOUND NAMpT~
Benzene \
Carbon tetrachloride \
1,2 -Dibromoethane
1,4-Dichlorobenzene
1,2 — Dichloroethajie-~^
1,2— Dichloronropane N>
TetrachloroeXnyl0ne >, \,
l,l,2-TricKlor)z(ethane )
Trichloroethylene / /
Concentration tBg/tutie^
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                          f
                         7_
                         FORM III - AAVT

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Lab Name:_
Lab Code:_
SAS No.:
              GC/MS INSTRUMENT PERFORMANCE C
                       AND MASS CALIBRATION
             Contract N,
             Case No.
             SDGN,
                            K
Lab Sample ID:_
Lab File ID:
Date Injected:_
Time Injected:
Mass BFB Injected (ng):_
m/e ION ABUNDANCE CRITERIA /
50 8.0 -40.0% of m/e 95 C ^
, 75 i 30.0 - 66.0 of m/e 95 ^\
95 i Base peak, 100% relative abundance
! 96 i 5.0 -9.0% of m/e 174
i 173 ! Less than 2.0% of m/e 174 /~~^~— -_
174 i 50.0 - 120.0% of m/e 95 <\ ^- 	

/% Relative Abundance
/ /o m/e 95 i to specified mass
^ /!/
~xy
^\^
"X

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1751 4.0 -9.0% of m/e 174 \ \ ^~~7 , 	
i 176 J93.0- 101.0% of m/e 174 \ \ / /
': 177 i 5.0 -9.0% of m/e 176 \ V /
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                                                  Date Analyzed Time Analyzed
                              FORM IV - AAVT

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Lab Code:_
SAS No.:
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                        INITIAL CALIBRATION DATA SHE
Contract No/
Case No.:
Instrument ID:	
Standard Preparation Method:	flash vaporization
SDGNo/
GO
  stafifcsftlution
ID:
                     .libration
STANDARD ! CAL 1 I CAL2
CAIyS I/CAL4. CAL 5
EPA Sample No. i / / / ^
Lab File ID ; ; //./'/
Date injected ! \ / ^ / /i
Time injected ' ^\ ^W / \
! Relative Response^Eactor (ERF) mean
COMPOUND NAME CAL 1 CAL 2
CAL 3 !^GAL4N^CAL5 i RRF %RSD
Benzene -d,. i \^ | \
Chlorobenzene-d,; ' / — —
1,2-Dichlorobenzene-d, i < ^
^ 	 IX. / '
"~1~-— -*_ '
Benzaldehvde i \ \ ^- 	 ,| "^7
Benzene i \ \ / / -^/
Benzonitrile | ^ \ / f '.
Bromobenzene i i\ V /
Bromochloromethane ! !
\ <,!
 1 — Br omo—3—c h loropropane
 Bromoethane
 Bromotrichloromethane
 n —Butvlbenzene
      *         —
 Carbon tetrachloride
 Chlorohenzene
 2—Chlorobutane
 i -Chloro-2.3-epoxypropane
 2—Chloroethoxyethene
-Chloroform
 1—Chloropropme
 2—Chloropropane
 3—Chloro— 1 — pr0pe
 in—Chlorotoluei?ie
 o—Chlorotoluene
 p-Chlorotolue
 1.2 - Dihromoethan
 Dihromomethane
 1.2- Dibromopropane
 1.2-Dich!orobenzene
 1.3- Die h lorobenzene
 1.4-Dichlorobenzcne
 1.3 — Dichlorobutane
                                       FORM V - AAVT-

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Lab Code:_
SAS No.:
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                      INITIAL CALIBRATION DATA SHEET
Contract No.;
Case No.:
SDG No.;
GCCol
  static dilution
Instrument ID:	
Standard Preparation Method:	flash vaporization
tion calibration
STANDARD
EPA Sample No.
Lab File ID
Date injected
Time injected
COMPOUND NAME
1,4 - Die hlorobutane
2,3 — Die hlorobutane
cis- 1 ,4- Dichloro-2-butene
3,4-Dichloro- 1 -butene
1,1 - Die hloroethane
1,2-Dichloroethane
1,1 - Dichloroethene
1,2-Dichloropropane
1,3- Dichloropropane
1,4— Dioxane
l-Ethenyl-4-chlorobenzene
Ethvlbenzene
( 1 — Methylethyl) benzene
i -Methyl-4-( i-methylethybbenzene,
Pentachloroethane /
1 - Phenylethanone v
Styrene
1,1,1,2-Tetrachloroethane
1 . 1,2,2 - Tetrachloroethape —
Tetrachloroethylene/"
Tetrahvdrofuran / /
Toluene / /
Tribromometha/ie /
! I,l,l-Trichlov6et$me
1, 1,2 - Trichl(kpethan^
'Trichloroethv!ene\ "X^
1 1,2.3-Trichloroprop^he^ ^
1,3,5-Trimethylbenzene \^
Xylenes, m— and p—
Xylene. o—
CAL1 CAL2

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                                    FORMV-AAVT-2

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Lab Name:_
Lab Code:_
SAS No.:
 CONTINUING CALIBRATION DATA SHEET/

	  Contract No.:	/ /
                        Case No.:    ~7_
EPA Sample No.:_
Instrument ID:	
Date Injected:	
Calibration Method:	direct injection
      COMPOUND NAME
 Benzene—d.
                                        teof Init. Cal.:_
                1C mean R^F /     RRF/
%D
 Chlorobenzene—d5
11,2—Dichlorobenzene-d,
i Benzaldehyde
i Benzene
1 Benzonitrile
; Bromobenzene
i Bromochloromethane
 1—Bromo-3—chloropropane
jBromoethane-
i Bromotrichloromethane
! n—Butylbgnzgne
, Carbon tetrachioride
I Chlorobenzene
' 2—Chlorobutane _
! 1—Chloro-2,3—epox;
! 2-Chloroethoxyethene
1 Chloroform
 1 -Chloropropane
 2 - Chloropropanjg
 3 - Chloro— 1-
 m — Chlorcrtoluen;
i o— Chroumie
 pibrprnonTethane
 1,2— Dibromopropane
 1 .2 — Die h lorohenzene
 1,3— Dichlorobenzene
. 1,4— Dichlorobenzene
 1.3— Dichlorobutane
                                  FORM VI - AAVT- 1

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                CONTINUING CALIBRATION DATA SHE
Lab Name:_
Lab Code:_
SAS No.:
   Contract No.:_
   Case No.:    /  /
   SDG No.:	/
EPA Sample No.:_
Instrument ID:	
Date Injected:	
   Lab File ID
Calibration Method:	direct injection
_via cartridge
Date oflnit. Cal.:
COMPOUND NAME
1 ,4 - Dichlorobutane
2,3 - Dichlorobutane
cis— 1,4— Dichloro-2-butene
3,4-Dichloro- 1-butene
1,1 -Dichloroethane
1,2-Dichloroethane
1,1 — Dichloroethene
1,2-Dichloropropane
1,3 — Dichloropropane
1,4— Dioxane
1 — Ethenyl — 4 — chlorobenzene
Ethylbenzene /•- —
(1-Methylethyl) benzene / „ —
l-Methyi-4-(l-methylethyl) ^enze/fe
Pentachloroethane / /
1— Phenylethanone / 7
Styrene i^ s^\
l,l,l,2-Tetrachloroethane\ "^
1,1,2,2-Tetrachloroethane ^\
Tetrachloroethylene 	 ^ ^
Tetrahydrofuraj!/ ^_ 	 ^\
Toluene / / ^\ x
Tribromomeihajfe \
1,1,1 -Tripnlop6ethane \
1,1,2-Trichlofoettjane J
Trichloroeth^tene ^\ /
1,2,3-Trichloroprbpa.ne ^\. /
1,3,5 -Trimethylbenzen>\ ^ /
Xylenes, m— and p— "x\j/
Xylene, o—
1C mean R$F
/ /
^ ^



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                               FORM VI - AAVT-2

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                 INTERNAL STANDARD AREA AND RT SUM
Lab Name:
Lab Code:
SAS No.:
AREA: Upper Limit: 4-40^QfintertRUsstandar0area.
       Lower Limit: -40^ ofihtsrnal stamUrd a/ea.
RT: Upper Limit: +0.33 minutes of internal standard RT.
    Lower Limit: -033 minutes of internal standard RT.
All values outside of the QC limits must be fohWed by an "*" under the "#" column.
                                  FORM VII - AAVT

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               CONTRACT LABORATORY PROGRAM
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                TENAX CARTRIDGE CERTIFICATIO
Lab Name:_
Lab Code:_
SAS No.:
COMPOUND NAME
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
| 9
10
11
12
i 13
Ts
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
Benzaldehyde
Benzene
Benzonitrile
Bromobenzene
Bromochloromethane
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/ /
^ \.
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l-Bromo-3-chloropropane| i x^
Bromoethane
Bromotrichloromethane
n— Butylbenzene
Carbon tetrachloride
Chlorobenzene
2-Chlorobutane
i -Chloro-23-epoxypropane
2-Chloroethoxyethene
Chloroform /
1— Chloropropane / /
2— Chloropro'pane / /
3-Chloro-l-propene /
m-Chlorotoluene \ ^\
o-Chlorotoluene ^\
p-Chlorotoluene 	
1,2- Dibromojefnane ^^x
23 Dibromome^hajie^ "^\
24
25
26
27
28
29
1,2- Dibnamopropane
1,2— Dicnlorobenzene
1,3— Dtohlorobejizene
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1,3-Dichlorobufeme ^\ / / '.
1,4-Dichlorobutane^x. I /

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                       FORM VIII - AAVT-1

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                 TENAX CARTRIDGE CERTIFICATI
Lab Name:_
Lab Code:_
SAS No.:
Co
! COMPOUND NAME
30
2,3— Dichlorobutane
31 cis-i.4-Dichloro-2-butene
32
33
34
35
36
37
38
39
40
41
42
43
44
45
46
47
48
49
50
51
52
53
54
55
56
57
3,4 — Dichloro — 1 — butene
1,1— Dichloroethane
1,2 — Dichloroethane
1,1— Dichloroethene
1,2 — Dichloropropane
1,3— Dichloropropane
1,4— Dioxane
l-Ethenyl-4-chlorobenzene
Ethylbenzene
(1-Methylethyl) benzene
i-Methyl-4-(i-methylethyl)benzene
Pentachloroethane /
1— Phenylethanone / /
Styrene / /
1, 1, 1,2— Tetrachloroe/hane
1, 1,2,2 -Tetrachlorcfethane\
Tetrachloroethylene ^\
Tetrahydrofuran
Toluene /^ ~""~\
Tribromomethape' ^\
1,1,1-Tripnloroethane x
1, 1,2 - IrichJoVoethane
Trichl^roetnyl^ne
1 , 2, 3 — Tricklproprsga ne
1,3,5— Trimeth>1bejnzerte^
Xylenes, m- and p-X^
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                        FORM VIII - AAVT-2

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                    SURROGATE RECOVERY
Lab Name:_
Lab Code:_
SAS No.:
                                            Contract
                                            CaseN '
                                            SDGjo.:

EPA Sample No. 1 benzene-d^

Surrogate Percent l^ecoVery "\. \^
#
chloroben/.cne-T^h-V*
/ 7
dichloroben^bne— d^*
! Total
s^Out
"X^ |/
/ / 1
Surrogate %Recovery Limits: 80- 1
Values outside of QC limits are flagged with a "*" under the "#" column
                        FORM IX - AAVT

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L'lb N:ime:
Lab Code:_
SAS No.:
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                        ANALYTICAL SEQUENCE
               Con
Instrument ID:
         EPA Sample No.
Lab Sample ID /'• /Analysis Time i   Analysis Date
                             FORM X - AAVT

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December.

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Exhibit C
                                                  VGA of Ambient Air on Tenax®
                                    TABLE 1

                           VOLATILES IN AMBIENT AIR
                        TARGET COMPOUND LIST (TCL) AND
                 CONTRACT REQUIRED QUANTITATION LIMIT§/(C!
Target Compound
Benzaldehyde
Benzene
Benzonitrile
Bromobenzene
Bromochloromethane
1-Bromo- 3-chloropropane
Brontoe thane
Bromotrichloromethane
n-ButyIbenzene
Carbon tetrachloride
Chlorobenzene
2 -Chlorobutane
1-Cbloro-2,3-epoxypropane
2 -Chloroe thoxye thene
Chloroform
1-Chloropropane
2-Chloropropane
3 -Chloro-1-propene
m-Chlorotoluene
o-Chlorotoluene
p-Chlorotoluene
1,2-Dibromoethane
Dibromomethane
1,2-Dibromopropane
1,2-Dichlorobenzene
1,3-Dichlorobenzene
1,4-Dichlorobenzene
1,3-Dichlorobutane
1,4-Dichlorobutane
2,3-Dichlorobut^ne
1,4-Dichloro-
3 ,4-Dichloro
December, 1991
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Exhibit C
                 VOA of Ambient Air on Tenax®
                                    TABLE 1
                           VOLATILES  IN AMBIENT AIR
                        TARGET  COMPOUND LIST  (TCL) AND  /
                 CONTRACT REQUIRED QUANTITATION LIMITS /CRQ
Target Compound
1,1-Dichloroethane
1,2-Di  iloroethane
1,1-Dj.nloroethene
1,2 -Dichloropropane
1,3-Dichloropropane
1,4-Dioxane
1-Ethenyl-4-chlorobenzene
Ethylbenzene
1-(methylethyl)benzene
1-Methyl-4-(l-methylethyl)benzene
Pentachloroethane
1-Phenylethanone
Styrene
1,1,1,2-Tetrachloroethane
1,1,2,2-Tetrachloroethane
Tetrachloroethylene
Tetrahydrofuran
Toluene
Tribromomethane
1,1,1-Trichloroethane
1,1,2-Trichloroethane
Trichloroethylene
1,2,3-Trichloropropane
1,3,5 -Trimethylbenze
Xylenes, ra- and p-
Xylene,  o-

NOTE:  The values in Table
not absolute det€
near the conce^
lowest calibr>
     act Required Quantitation Limits (CRQL),
               limits in these tables are set
         ivalent to -the  concentration of the
zed foiy'each analyte.
December, 1991
                                     Page C-2

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Exhibit C
                                                  VOA of Ambient Air on Tenax®
                                   TABLE  2

                        VOLATILE ORGANIC COMPOUNDS FOR
            TENTATIVE IDENTIFICATION AND DEVELOPMENT OF
Target Compound

Carbon disulfide
Pyridine
1,2-Dibromo-3-chloropropane
2-Chloro-l 3-butadiene
trans-1.4-Dichlorobutene
rropanal
?-Hexanone
Cyclohexanone
1 -Bromobutane
2-Methylnaphthalene
1,3,4-Trimethylbenzene
2,2-Dichloropropane
1,1-Dichloropropene
n-Propylbenzene
tert-Butylbenzene
sec -Butylbenzene
1,2,3-Trichlorobenzene
                                      75-15-0
                                      110-86-1
                                      96-12-8
   This ta
   been v
   as com
   Data devel
   RAS may  lead
   all of these comp
              unds  for which the adsorbent method has not
              .nked  as air toxics of concern or identified
              t  during  the  development  of this document.
   method/validation and subsequent analysis under SAS and
    tioty of/the  VOC methods in this document  for some or
Tids.
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                  ANALYTICAL METHOD
                   VOLATILE ORGANIC
                      COLLECTED ON
                 GAS CHROMATOGRAPHY/MASS
     IN AIR
  .YZED BY
IMETRY  (GC/MS)
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                                  EXHIBIT D
                 ANALYTICAL METHOD  FOR THE DETERMINATION/
                   VOLATILE  ORGANIC  COMPOUNDS (VOCs)  IN /IR,
                     COLLECTED ON TENAX® AND ANALYZED
                 GAS  CHROMATOGRAPHY/MASS SPECTROMETRY
            CALIBRATION STANDARDS P
               S^	\  ^
            4.K Flash Vap&rizati
                                 Bottle "Technique
                                  ation Generator
SECTION  1  INTRODUCTION
            1.1  Scope and Application
            1.2  Summary of Method
            1.3  Interferences and
            1.4  Definitions
SECTION  2  SAMPLE STORAGE AND HOLDING
            2.1  Receipt of Exposed
            2.2  Procedures fpr^Sample Stor
            2.3  Contract/Required Holding
SECTION  3  CARTRIDGE PBEPA&ATION
            3 .1  Carttfi_dg£ Preparatic
            3.2  Ten4x® 4artridg/ Cefrtif icatior
            3.3 Supplying Cartridges for Collection of Samples
SECTION  4  CALIBRATION STANDARDS PREPARATION PROCEDURES
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SECTION  5
SECTION  6
NG METHOD ACCEPTABILITY
                                                itation Limits (CRQL)
GC/MS ANALYSIS OF VOLATILES FROM TENAX® Cf
5.1  Summary  	
5.2  Apparatus and Materials
5.3  Reagents 	
5.4  Standards  	
5.5  Instrument Operating Condition
5.6  Instrumental Analysis
5.7  Analytical Sequence
5.8  Instrument Performance Ctifc
5.9  Initial Calibration
5.10  Continuing Calibration
5.11  Blank Analysis
5.12  Laboratory Control
5.13  Sample Analysis
5.14  Performance Evaluatic
5.15  Qualitative Analysis
5 .16  Quantitatrye-Analysis
PERFORMANCE
FOR THE
6.1
6.2
6.3
6.4
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                                   EXHIBIT D
                  ANALYTICAL METHOD FOR THE DETERMINATION/OF /
                   VOLATILE ORGANIC COMPOUNDS (VOCs) IN tO& /
                      COLLECTED ON TENAX® AND ANALYZED BY  /
                 GAS CHROMATOGRAPHY/MASS SPECTROMETRY
    INTRODUCTION
1.1  Scope and Application
    1.1.1  This document describes a method for determining the presence  and
    concentration of specific volatile organic compounds/XTOCs) in ambient  air
    included in the Target Compound List (Exhibit C) and ij/Table D/VT-1.   The
    method is based on the collection of VOCs /on Tenax® srflid adsorbent,  which
    is made of poly(2,6-diphenylphenylene/oxio«Q, and/subsequently thermally
    desorbing and analyzing the VOCs by gaV^roifcal^gra^hy/mass spectrometry
    (GC/MS).
    1.1.2  While this method outlines the use of
    alternative adsorbents (e.g., multibed) will be
    must demonstrate audit accuracy an3~Tepiicate
    alternative adsorbent as well
    selected analytes in order for \t fcp be~
    analysis of Performance Evaluati
    accuracy and replicate precision
    accuracy and precision limits were
    five (5) years from USEPA's Toxic Air
                            as tbe adsorbent,
                        alloto^d. ^he Laboratory
                      precision^iimits of the
                              tic data for
                    ,valent.  1x7addition, the
                               iet required audit
                      lined in Section 5.  These
                      data acquired over the last
                         System (TAMS).  The TAMs
    utilized Tenax® adsorbent—ttib^s as
    methodology where foirr tubes a
    a different air vol
    artifact formation/ a:
irov
biases
         Coring
  part\of tshe distributive air volume
arrangedvin \lose proximity, each pulling
  resin bed to help address breakthrough,
      ampliha' methodology.
    1.1.3  This method L6 designed to" allbwvsome/ flexibility  in order  to
    accommodate pro^edur^s currently in use/^However, such flexibility also
    places considerate res^pn/Lbi/lity on the user to document that  such
    procedures give acctefctable results, i.e., documentation of method
    performance within eachxLabor&
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Exhibit D
                        VOA of Ambient Air on Tenax®
    approximately 80 to 200°C.   However, not all compounds falling  into  this
    category can be determined.   Exhibit C and Table D/yT-1/of this exhibit
    list the target compounds to be analyzed by this methaQ.  Other compounds
    (e.g.,  semi-polar) may yield satisfactory results/but validation by  the
    individual user is required.
                                                    ,h an adsorbent c
                                                    adsorbent.  While highly
                                                              constituents
                                                             ounds are
                                                          tagged and
                                 1C
1.2  Summary of Method

    1.2.1  In the field, ambient air is drawn t
    containing approximately 1 to 2 grams of T;
    volatile organic compounds and most inor
    pass through the cartridge, certain vol
    retained on the adsorbent bed.  The ca:
    transported back to the laboratory fo

    1.2.2  Prior to desorption and subsequent>analysisA>y GC/MS, internal
    standards are added to the cartridges.   Duringxthe piseconcentration  step,
    the VOCs trapped on the Tenax® are thermally desorsbed byxheating  the
    sample cartridge under a flow of helium.  The desorbedvap^rs are
    collected in a cryogenic trap w6icK"-»—coaled by liquid^nirrogen
    temperature.  The cryogenic tr4p c,ootai.ningtR5~-o«gaiiics is then  heated to
    transfer the sample to the capiXlarj^GC^cTrfAjmn, the fro^t of which is
    cooled to liquid nitrogen temperatures (-150°C/!This/step is essential
    to focus the organic compounds andNallov their application to the front of
    the capillary column in a discrete bajidN/  /

    1.2.3  The scan of the maes-spectrometek is\initiated and the analytical
    procedure is begun.  Under a fiow of helium, \he GC column is programmed
    to a temperature to iilloxTh*, elution of aJSL or\ the organic compounds
    while the mass spectrometer isv soanrEtng^.  Dafca/are recorded by the
    computer for subsequent processing.
    1.2.4  Componen'
    on the basis o
    Quantitation is pe"
    where the proportional
    determined priojL_to the
    response i
    sample c
identified in a contptrfcerized library search routine,
 ;et9nt:Lon time and mass spectral characteristics.
         e method of relative response factors,
    •stemyjresponses for analyte and standard are
              the sample and this relative system
          ie quantity of compound present on the
                                  ins are performed using  the method of
                                  ta are reported as  "ng/tube"  since the
                                   ige is desorbed and analyzed  in  one GC/MS
                                   in m3 pumped through each sample cartridge
                                  e concentration may also be reported in
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                                               VOA of Ambient Air on Tenax®
1.3  Interferences and Limitations
    1.3.1  In the use of Tenax® adsorbent,  artifacts  car/ariise from chemical
    reactions due to oxidants  in the  sample,  degradation otthe Tenax®,  or
    thermal alterations of  certain  VOCs.  This  can  usually be^resolved by
    running blank and laboratory control  samples  prioir ^oanalysls^and using
    multiple sampling volumes.

    1.3.2  Excessive concentrations of water  vapoyp^cm high humidity davs
    cause some changes in retention properties  or T/enax®.   In general,
    can be minimized by multiple sampling volumes,/smaller satr'-ling volumes,
    and the use of desiccants  in the  culture  /ub§5  used $6rstorage.

    1.3.3  Contamination of the Tenax® adsorbei/t  with she /ompound(s)  of
    interest is a commonly  encountered prcjplenfsin the/method.   The -user must
    be extremely careful in the preparatior^xstorltge/ arra handling of  the
    cartridges throughout the  entire  sampling and analysis process to  minimize
    this problem.  Otherwise,  false positive  detec'&ion of^hloroform,  toluene,
    benzene, and other common  volatile organics may obaur. T*r^cautions should
    be taken for sampling caustic atmospheres which contsfio levels of  NOX and
    molecular halogens greater than/2 -5ppin—and__25  ppb,  respectively.
1.3.4  Breakthrough volumes of
determined prior to use.  Breakth
vinyl chloride, chloroform, etc.)
collection is impractical.  Other ch
adversely affect its preparation and
desorption of highly polar—compounds;
leading to sample oxidation; an>
manufacturing.
                                        opmpourRis-j
                                          highN
             must be known or
            compounds (e.g.,
  'all that quantitative
      of Tenax®  which may
this method are: (1) poor
       retention of oxygen,
   ne background due to
    1.3.5  Tenax® breakthrough volume  al§p  influences  the  linear range of the
    method, detection/linfits, and/reproduciiiility.   The  linear range depends
    upon two factors/;  First, it/is/a  functiorT-of  the  breakthrough volume of
    each specific comppund^andysecpnd,  it is  related to  the  limits of MS
    detection for each analyte.  Thus,  the  range and limit of detection are a
    direct function of eacn^COTnpottnd which  is present  in the sampled air.  The
    nominal linear^ r-anggf or quint ita^sion using a  capillary  GC/MS/data system
    is generallytwo  to  tn~t«e orders of ifeagnitude  (5-500 ng,  5-5,000 ng).
    Absolute L.imi£^of*~de4^ctibn may  vksjj/from 0.1  ng to  approximately 50 ng.
    Curvature o/ the  calibration^plot  may begin at levels  as low as 1000 ng
    and musT b>e determined  fox each  compound.

    1.3.1?  The reproducibility jof this  method is generally ±30 percent RSD,
    but ofeRendsXin the chemical and  physical  nature of each  analyte.   The
    inherent^apaly^ic^l  error/ar/e a function of several factors:   (1) the
    ability to axsi^uratfeiy de/ermane  the breakthrough volume  and its relation
    to field samplihg^concJicion4 for each of  the organic compounds identified;
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Exhibit D
                                              VQA of Ambient Air on Tenax®
                                                                   recovery
                                                                        of
                                                                        the
                                                                  compound and
                                                                          and
    (2) the accurate measurement of sample volume; (3)
    the organic from the sampling cartridge after
    reproducibility of thermal desorption for a compo
    and its introduction into the analytical system
    determining rhe response factor ratios between
    the quantitat  n standard used for calibrating
    (6) the reproducibility of transmitting the s
    resolution GC column.

1.4  Definitions
    NOTE:  Definitions used in this test mechod/and any/use'r-prepared SOPs
    should be consistent with ASTM Test Methods 01356/5260, and E355.  All
    abbreviations and symbols are defined/within this/dp/ument at the initial
    point of use.

    1.4.1  Cryogen:   A liquified gas used to obtain veryx^w temperatures
    (-150°C) in the  cryogenic trap of the analytical>s£stem~x^A typical
    cryogen is liquid nitrogen.
    1.4.5  Static c
    concentrations of
    cylinders or prepared
1.4.2  Dynamic calibration:
calibration gas concentrations
system, by metering known volume
standards and zero gas into a co;

1.4.3  MS-SCAN:  The GC is coupled
instrument is programme
and to disregard all jafthers.

1.4.4  Deuterated
(hydrogen isotope
system quality a
                                                        tical system with
                                                            lynamic, flowing
                                                           entrated gas
                                                  ie to the system.

                                               s selective detector where the
                                                 data for the target compounds
                                           :micaHss/which contain deuterium
                                                hydrogen) used as tracers for
    1.4
    chei
    denomi
                              Libration of an analytical system with known
                               gas, obtained from a source such as gas
                              jdard stock solutions.

                                      to elute a specific chemical from a
                           a speCi^c carrier gas flow rate, measured from
                            ected into the gas stream until its maximum
                         .the\ detector.

                               (RRT):  Ratio of RTs of two different
                               in and carrier gas flow rate, where the
                             tention time for a reference chemical.
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Exhibit D
                                                  VOA of Ambient Air  on Tenax®
2   SAMPLE STORAGE AND HOLDING TIMES

2.1  Receipt of Exposed Cartridges

    2.1.1  Receive all exposed Tenax® cartridge tubes/in a
    appropriate Chain -of -Custody sheet.  Match the
    the corresponding sample to ensure that no mixup ha  occu
                                             care
                                                                   can with the
                                                                      'neet with
                                                     Ly for the folloVojig
                                                    ig custody; (2)  the
                                                   sampling temperature  and
                                                  nber.  DtKnot analyze  any
                                                   of tlpfe afcove information is
    2.1.2  Check each Chain-of-Custody Sheet
    items:  (1) a signature of a person relinqu
    of surrogate loaded on the cartridge; (3)
    volume collected; and (4) the Tenax® bate
    sample for which Chain-of-Custody sheet /or
    missing.

2.2  Procedures for Sample Storage

    2.2.1  Put all cans of samples in the cartridg^ifreefer when received,  and
    log each sample in the appropriate notebook as re^aeiveoN.Place each
    Chain-of-Custody sheet in the project notebook (witn^all ofcher information
    regarding that particular sampl/e^aiter-signing and dating/it, and store
    any used cartridges in sealed ^ans^so^they can~T3e—eec£cled, cleaned, and
    used again.

    2.2.2  The samples must be stored fcn ah, atmosphere demonstrated to be  free
    of all potential contaminants.  The sample cartridges should not be stored
    at elevated temperatures.  High temperatures may result in leaking and
    thermal alteration of tajfge-&^epmpounds.
                                  lusr be storeckseparately.
                                               fed within 14 days of  the
    2.2.3  Samples and s,

2.3  Contract Require

        Analysis of /air
    validated time
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                                                  VOA of Ambient Air on Tenax®
3   CARTRIDGE PREPARATION AND CERTIFICATION

3.1  Cartridge Preparation

    3.1.1  Summary

            The following routine shall be follow^
        D/.T-5) in the preparation of Tenax® car;

            3.1.1.1  Cleaning and preparation of. Tenax® adsorbent;

                                                            tion of the
                                                                          ure
            3.1.1.2  Preparation of the empt/y cpbe and
            cartridge design to be used;

            3.1.1.3  Packing of the let

            3.1.1.4  Pre-conditioning of the

    3.1.2  Apparatus and Materials

        NOTE:  All glassware must
        SA-8 laundry compound, or
        Deionized water, and baking
        3.1.2.4  Va
        water apparatus
        Pittsburgh, PA, 15"
                                                        o the tubes-; and
                                                             hour in Amway
                                                            'veral rinses with
                                                           ours at 500-550"C.
        3.1.2.1  Extraction thimbles:

        3.1.2.2  Soxhlet ex
        Fisher Scientific
        equivalent.

        3.1.2.3  Alum
        Co., P.O. Bo
                                                 (60 mm x 180 mm).

                                                 Ixtraction flask and condenser
                                                   burgh, PA, 15219, or
                                                 8 cm x 1.6 cm O.D., TEKMAR
                                                 2.
                                      with a dry ice trap and connected to
                                      - Fisher Scientific, 711 Forbes Avenue,
                                    auivalent.
                            0-mL.

                            anstormer.

                         mantlV  fo,r  1000-mL flask.
                                    Type  H15  for weighing Tenax®, Fisher
                                   nue, Pittsburgh,  PA,  15219, or equivalent.

                                  gas connectors and desiccant (Drierite).
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                    VOA of Ambient Air on Tenax®
        3.1.2.10 Jar, wide-mouth, amber.

        3.1.2.11 Crystallizing dish, Kimax®.

        3.1.2.12 Aluminum  foil.                      /
                                                    /
        3.1.2.13 Pyrex disks:  For drying Tenax®.  /

        3.1.2.14 Sieves:  40 and 60 mesh.

        3.1.2.15 Glass funnel.

        3.1.2.16 Cotton gloves.

        3.1.2.17 Pre-washed glass wool, u^

        3.1.2.18 Glass wool, silanized.

        3.1.2.19 Teflon cap liners:  24 mm.

        3.1.2.20 Stainless steel tweezers.

        3.1.2.21 Screw caps:  24 mrnN

        3.1.2.22 Silicone septa:  Teflo"*

        3.1.2.23 One-gallon clean metal paint d(ans:  To hold clean Tenax®
        cartridges.
        3.1.2.24 Stainl
        Box 371856, Ci

        3.1.2.25 Gla
        of purified,

    3.1.3  Reagents

        3.1.3.1
        or TAAlltech
        3.1.3.5  n-
                       cm O.D.,  TEKMAR Co.,  P.O.


                  -lined screw cap.   For storage
          -diphenylphenylene oxide polymer),  GC
            Deerfield,  IL 60015.

      charcoal:   For preventing contamination of
   storage.

   ijde quality or equivalent.

 iflled in glass.

fstilled in glass.
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                                          VOA of Ambient Air on Tenax®
    3.1.4  Tenax® Cleaning

        NOTE:  The following adsorbent purificatior
        Environmental Protection Agency, Atmospheri
        Assessment Laboratory (AREAL), Research Trie
        Operating Procedure (SOP) manual entitled
        Clean Tenax® Cartridges".  Deviations fron
        carefully evaluated before implementatiot
        Shorter cleaning procedures of the Tens
        the laboratory's responsibility to provide' documentation  to  the
        variation from this clear Lng procedure tj/ the Ag^txyr prior to
        implementation into the laboratory SOP-,

        3.1.4.1  All Tenax®, whether new or reeveled./mu/t be  purified through
        solvent extraction and thermal tres^ment^before/it is  used for sample
        collection of organic compounds.  Ali^glasswarX  used in Tenax®
        purification as well as cartridge materials  shouid be  thoroughly
        cleaned by water rinsing  followed by an acetbue  ririse.  and dried in an
        oven at 250°C.
                                                        _
                                     ,  d~iHt»erated inFi
3.1.4.2  To the batch of
the Tenax® Cleanup Worksheet
possible, new Tenax® should be taken from
certified clean by the manufac\ureX.  /  /
number and record on
   .re D/VT-6.  If
  batch that has been
         3.1.4.3   If  the  Tenax® is new,  aU
         Worksheet.   If the Te»ax® is  used,
         and matrix in whion  Tenax®Nwas  used
         breath or personal
                                    record batch number on the
                                    s.eco\d previous Tenax® blank value
                                           fixed-site monitoring,
         3.1.4.4   In a /hood,  set
         units, each with/a 1000-r
         Load approximately 50 g,
         Tenax®
         3.1.4.5   Place the^himb
         the 1000-mL_flask,
         onto the^fenax®?"
                             sufficffetit_number of Soxhlet extraction
                                           a water-cooled condenser.
                            fenax® int»-/each thimble and cover  the
                            cm of unsilanized glass wool.

                           j.n the Soxhlet, add 600 mL  of methanol  to
                                 pour an additional 300 mL  of  methanol
                 ie 300 mlN^f ejfccra methanol is added directly onto the Tenax®
               ire sufficientNsolVent for the extraction process after the
                 adsorption ofNsolVent.

         L. 1.4^6\ Turn on the condenser water and the temperature-controlled
                   ifle and re/orci on the Tenax® Worksheet the date and time
         the exbtactiotvvwas s^arced.  After the first extraction cycle, adjust
         the temper^turewi^n tWe variable transformer to obtain five cycles
         per hour.  Continue t>le extraction for 16-24 hours, checking the
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                              VOA of Ambient Air on Tenax®
        extraction units twice daily  and entering the info/ma/ion on the
        Worksheet.
        NOTE:  To avoid solvent  losses,  ensure  that su^rict^nt water is
        flowing to cool the condensers.
        3.1.4.7  After 16 to 24 hours,  cool  the  system/and dfsxsrd
        methanol.  With a pair of  tweezers carefuliypull out
        let it drain in a 100-mL beaker for  10 minxes.   Rinse the
        with 50 mL of clean n-pentane.   Repeat tme/rinse twice and theiite^u
        the thimble to the Soxhlet.  Discard tXe n^pentane.
        NOTE:  To avoid contamination,  do  nc
        hands.
                          handle ther thimble with your
        3.1.4.8  Transfer 700 mL of clean ptentane^^to/the7 flask.   Reposition
        the Soxhlet and heat to reflux.   RecoriKj-n the^Jworksheet the date and
        time that the pentane extraction  began.  Afj^r the^first cycle,  adjust
        the temperature to obtain five cycles per  hoxh
                                                 eanup
                                     tch\ ana~5ontinue the e:
3.1.4.9  Obtain and fill 01
date and time of each operktioR~__^Complete
Worksheet for this Tenax® b
hours.  After extraction, cool
the thimble from the Soxhlet
pentane.

                                  worksheet, recording
                                       xmation on the
                                        /traction for 16-24
                                       emperature, remove
                              f tweezers, and discard the
                                    contain!
                              :s ol
                                            the
3.1.4.10  Place
at room temperature under aNslow nitr
through a cryogeriic/tfrap^to i|emove residual"
24 hours, transfer/^he conte:
crystallizingyaisbf.  Cover/
the dish in the Vacuum oven, /and r>ine to tfcg^other valve  connector on the vacuum
        oveit and slowly tuba on\the nitrogen flow with one hand while opening
            valve with the other\iand.  Ensure that the nitrogen is vented out
         fie oven through an activated charcoal tube.
           .. 4. l^v^Remove the It
                to^fche pump aiid
                from the vacuum oven, open the valve
             len immediately turn the vacuum pump off.
        3.1.4.13
jre  tnWTeriax® tubes, protected from the light, in a clean
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                                          VOA of Ambient Air on Tenax®
        wide mouth jar with Teflon®-lined cap.

        3.1.4.14  Dry the rest of the Tenax® batch fol^owi^g the  above
        procedures from step 3.1.4.10.
                                                  > >conizaini
3.1.4.15  Combine the contents of the jars .containing
same batch.                                C.  /
                                         /v. \y
                       rom the
        3.1.4.16  As an option, sieve the combined .material and collect
        fraction in the 40/60 mesh range.  Retiirn/this fraction to  the jar.
        Label the jar "sieved Tenax®" and ind/catfe the da'be^,  Record  this
        operation on the Worksheet.

    3.1.5  Tube Preparation
        NOTE:  A 10-cm tube (stainless steel cf
        referred to as a Tenax® cartridge.  This
        of the empty cartridge prior to packing with
        3.1.5.1 The first step in
        type of design to be used.
        D/VT-la where the contact oK, tfi
        minimized.  However, a disad
        rigorously avoid contamination
        since the entire surface is  subj
        the desorption process.  Clean  co
        when handling such cartnfidses and
        ambient air must be minimised.
                                               packed with Tenax® is
                                                  Describes preparation
                                                      bent.
                                      .e cartridge isVeb select  the
                                 :ost commorr-riesignis shown in  Figure
                                         ith metal1?urfaces is
                                    of /hi/~3eSigR/is the need  to
                                          ide portion of the cartridge
                                      to/ the purge  gas stream during
                                   :on gloves must be worn at all times
                                  exposure of the open cartridge to
        3.1.5.2 A seco
        This design e
        exterior sur
                     non tj
                   ites the/ need to
              ce/ since
is^hown in Figure D/VT-lb.
  direct contact with the
   of the cartridge is purged.
        3.1.5.3 For
        Supelco, as ill
        adsorbent beds  to
        cannot ret
                       /acKing, a multibed  option has  been developed by
                           Figure D/VT-lc.   The tube  contains three
                     jture'Xiie more volatile  organics  which Tenax®
        3.1.5/4 Bergaratess of\the cartsy/age  design chosen,  the thermal
        desorption moduleand  sampling system must be selected to be
                   with  thatNoaroicular cartridge design.
                  Place  the Tefl|ot
                  for  10 minutei
                            liners  in a beaker and sonicate them in
                            d  rinse the liners with fresh methanol.
         3.1.5./^xRepea'S^the  boyfe with n-pentane instead of methanol.

         3.1.5.7   Dry  the  Teflpn® liners in the vacuum oven for five hours at
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                                              VOA of Ambient Air on Tenax®
        100°C and slight vacuum.   Store  the  liners
        protected from  light.
                                               in a
        NOTE:  To avoid  contamination  of  the  Teflon®
        tweezers to handle  the  liners.
        3.1.5.8  Clean  the  silicone  septa by  the  ab,
        3.1.5.5.
        3.1.5.9  Soak  the  24-nun  screw  caps  in
        remove the paper-lined foil  from  the c
        caps in clean  methanol and dry them i
        100°C.

        3.1.5.10  Wrap the Kimax® culture
        it with clear  tape and place a 4-ci
        the culture tube.
        3.1.5.11  Place a silicone  septum  in  the sere*
        with a cleaned Teflon-liner ,^_and loosely close  tt
        the screw cap.
                                                                    of
                                                   a spatula.  Rinse the
                                                        en overnight at
                                                      .um foil and secure
                                                     .ug at the bottom of
                                                          over the septum
                                                            .re tube with
3.1.6  Tube Packing

    NOTE:  To avoid contamination
    pair of tweezers and a pair of gl

    3.1.6.1  Carefully
    tubes with rough

    3.1.6.2  Set
    into one end
    place with a
    3.1.
                                                  :® and the tube, always use  a


                                                 re packing.  Discard  glass
                                                    a 4-cm glass wool plug
                                                lass wool plug lightly  into
        3.1.6.3  Us
        2 g) of Tenax®

        3.1.6.4
        tube (
                                   transfer a known amount (approximately
        3.1.
        turn on
        cartridge
                                       wool plug into the other end of the
                                      ly compress it with a dowel.
                                  cartridges  in the prepared culture  tubes
                               ditioning

                          ax®/cartridge into the conditioning unit and
                              This allows oxygen to.be purged from the
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Exhibit D
                                          VGA of Ambient Air on
        3.1.7.2  Turn on the desorption unit  to  250CC,
        in the cryogenic trap, and open the helium line
        chambers.
        NOTE:  Ensure that a cryogenic  trap  has  been/pi
        to remove residual organics.
        3.1.7.3  Adjust the helium flow under  ea<
        mL/min. , then condition the Tenax®  cartr/id;
        Make sure that helium flow is maintain*
        desorption.
                                                       iquid nitrogen
                                                        desorption
                                                            helium line
                                              amber  to approximately")15
                                             s for five hours atx2^0/'C.
                                             each cartridge throughout
3.1.7.4  Refill the cryogenic trap
when the level of liquid nitrogen

NOTE:  If liquid nitrogen in the trap
trapped in the line will be transported
        3.1.7.5  Record all pertinent  information on the
        Worksheet for specific
                                                 liquid/nitrogen every hour, or
                                                   thai/or>4-third full.
                                                            all the impurities
                                                         C1 e anup
        3.1.7.6  Allow cartridges to\cooSL  to^eoa temperatui/4 under the helium
        flow.  Remove each cartridge withxa pail/ oirtwee"Xe*s and immediately
        place the hot cartridge in a shippi

        3.1.7.7  Seal the tube and label tfte scfew cap with the Tenax® batch
        number and the culture—tube with the\pre\r:onditioning date,  and place
        in a tightly sealeia frictions-top containers  (For cartridges of the
        type shown in Fig*ire/D7^\J-a/\ the  cultur^ tybe, not the cartridge, is
        labeled).
        3.1.7.8  The Jens

3.2  Tenax® Cartridge

    3.2.1  Summary
                                         iady for certification.
                        fior
            The/fenax® cartridges "kce  analyzed  by GC/MS or GC/FID to ensure
        the irttegi>rCy~D€vNthe  cieaning^aiyi desorbing procedures.  While
        analysis'can be  ac^t&mplrshed by GC/MS, laboratories may choose to use
        GC/FID/due  to logistical a,nd cost considerations.
      [juency

               all Ter
            "* ">"sx_	
c 1 eaning^/Rrepara^i on
cleanliness^sritei
be analyzed in^&en bat
contamination  and
                                  /cartridges must be checked after
                                 Establish the percentage that pass the
                                  total of forty individual cartridges should
                               ihes  to check for individual cartridge
                              'batch contamination by the cleaning apparatus.
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Exhibit!)
                   VOA of Ambient Air on Tenax®
        If and when only two or less individual cartridges/are^ contaminated
        and no batch contamination is evident, the laboratory may reduce the
        number of cartridges tested for cleanliness after cleaning, but must
        continue to check 10 percent of the cartridges yor o^ie cartridge from
        each Tenax® cartridge batch, whichever is grez

    3.2.3  Procedure

        3.2.3.1  Calibrate the GC/FID or the GC/l
        tuning criteria, using a single injecti
        standard containing all the target and
        according to one of the calibration s
        described in Section 4.
        3.2.3.2  Analyze the clean, preco
        desorption and preconcentration me

        3.2.3.3  Cartridges should be used for s.
        preparation and analyzed within two weeks aft?
        possible, the cartridges should be stored at  -:
        (i.e., no solvent extracts jrfroQrer-saurces of
        contained in the freezer).
                    ogate compounds,  prepared
                             tion procedures
                           ges following the
                            section 5.6.

                            ;hin two weeks after
                        volat
a/clean freezer
  organics are
        3.2.3.4  The certified cartridgesXare cqfo
        two weeks after certification.
        a period of two weeks or more af
        must be reconditioned according to^ectjfon
        subsequent analytical^-e»af_irmation
        using.
    3.2.4  Calculat ions

            For the G<
        determined us^Ln
        following eqWtion
    3.2.5
                             an for a period of
                   :ied cartridge is stored for
                   successfully cleaned, it
                    3.1.7 above;  however,  no
                   .nliness is required before
                   compound concentrations are
       standaffr-^uantitation method.  Use the
     ine target compound concentration levels:

                                    EQ. D/VT-1
        where
        3.2.5.1 Each^batc
        contamination
sponse >a^/analy te in the sample tube;
  onse of analyte in the calibration standard;

    .nalyte in the injected calibration
    •S-
 'nax® cartridges prepared must be checked for
    10 percent of the cartridges or at least
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Exhibit D
                                                  VOA of Ambient Air on Tenax®
        one cartridge in each batch, whichever is greater^ immediately after
        preparation.  The analyzed cartridge(s) must no/ contain any of the
        target VOCs at levels greater than the CRQL, a/d ctje total level of
        VOCs per cartridge must not exceed 10 ng.
        3.2.5.2  While acceptance criteria can var
        components of interest and anticipated co
        minimum,  the clean cartridge should be
        than the  CRQL of each component.   For
        should be less than 10 ng total VOCs p,
        acceptable.  More rigid criteria may Jb
        a specific laboratory.              /
                                                                       les>
     ration leve-3^ at"
   "strated to cental
  compounds,  the
  .rtridge in order to be
'dopted./itf, necessary, within
    3.2.6  Corrective Action

        3.2.6.1  Any cartridge with a target
        than the its CRQL or a total concentratia
        and non-target) shall be recleaned and reana
        criteria for cleanliness, or be set aside.

        3.2.6.2  If a cartridge d
        entire batch should be reje
    3.3.2  The surrogate
    either flash^y
    generation (see Secti
    for all
                                                       >ncentration greater
                                                           than 10 ng (target
                                                              ect to the same
                                                         tance criteria, the
    3.2.7  Documentat ion

            Results of the certification
        reported on Form VI

3.3 Supplying Cartridges/fo

    3.3.1  As a quali
    spiked with thre
    chlorobenzene-d
    during sampling
                                                Tenax® cartridges shall be
                                                 Tenax® cartridges shall be
                                                  each of benzene-d6,
                                                  as  indicators  of performance
                                       be added to the adsorbent cartridge by
                                       ilution, or by the permeation-gas
                                          spiking technique must be employed
                                           in an analytical sequence.
    NOTE:  If
    use Tenax® fro;
                       Chain^f- Custody and Field Data Sheet for all samples
                               id label the requested number of Tenax®
                               stojrage area.  Store all of the labeled Tenax®
                               :orage area until needed.

                             enax® batch number has been assigned per matrix,
                               ror all the field and duplicate samples.
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Exhibit  D
                          VOA of Ambient Air on Tenax®
     CALIBRATION STANDARDS  PREPARATION PROCEDURES
4.1  Flash  Vaporization

    4.1.1   Summary
        4.1.1.1  A dilute  solution of one or more organic compounds"
        methanol is  injected  into  a heated zone in<(a tielium stre£
        methanol and the solute  compounds are rapidly vaporized and^fct^en
        onto a sorbent  cartridge.   Methanol hasAit^tle affinity for Tenant®/
        sorbent and  is  rapidly eluted from the/cartridge while the target VQCs
        are retained in the cartridge.
        4.1.1.2  The solute  compounds  remai
        cartridge is removed from  the  flossy;
        desorbed from  the cartridge  and  de
        for analysis.
        4.1.1.3  Since the quantity of  each'compound
        determined from  its concentration in  the solutiot
        solution injected, this methooT~m7ty—bajised to spike^
        standards on sorbent cartridge

    4.1.2  Int erference s
                                   bed when the
                                   subsequently be
                               analytical  instrument
                                     rtridge  can be
                                       e volume  of
                                      .ntitative
        4.1.2.1  Contamination of the metsharibl  s/lvent with compounds to be
        calibrated or with compounds producing  similar instrumental responses
        will result in f alse^ktftb^ or false positsLve  responses.
        4.1.2.2  Chemica
        the mixture and
        Absorption of & c
        probably resuit
        desorption, ;wit
           Between contoourals can deplete them  from
  it alsoXrewuTt^in unexpected reaction products.
 npound into the mafcx^x of sorbent particles will
  part of ic^beihgsretained in the cartridge during
consequent /decreaseo^Tfesponse.
        4.1.2.3  Use of^*. syringe/for consecutive  injections from the same
        bottle without cle^n^ng arter each  injection may result in erratic
        responses
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Exhibit D
                                              VOA of Ambient Air on Tenax®
                                                                  pr injecting
                                                          illustrated in
                                                   ator and needle valves  for
4.1.3  Apparatus and Materials

    4.1.3.1  Flash vaporization unit (see Figure

    4.1.3.2  Liquid microsyringes:  5-, 10-, 50-,
    liquid standards into flash vaporization

    4.1.3.3  Volumetric flasks:   25-, 50-, 1

    4.1.3.4  Helium cylinder and  pressure
    controlling flow rate.

    4.1.3.5  Flow meter (i.e., soa: bul

    4.1.3.6  Thermal conductivity dete

    4.1.3.7  Vacuum syringe cleaner.

4.1.4  Procedure

    4.1.4.1  Assemble the flas
    Figure D/VT-3.
        4.1.4.2  Adjust the helium flo<
        310 ± 10'C.
        4.1.4.3  Allow the
        equilibrate the s
                                               n and the heating mantle  to


                                             roximately 30 minutes to
        4.1.4.4  The
        sorbent cartri,
        detector.  Se;
        results in
        volatile so
        the system.

        4.1.4.5  S.
        10°C.
        the
                                               slute methanol from a
                                             a thermal conductivity
                                             ire tried to find one which
                                            possible without sweeping
                                cartridge before it can be removed from
                                    30 mL/min and the heater to 310° ±
                                      Ldge in line, and pass helium  through
                                     hinutes.

                              fringe,  retrieve from the individual standard
                               solvent flushing technique.

                                 the  standard in the syringe,  inject
    smot  the  standard injection point, the syringe contents over  a
    period c>fabou^5 se
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Exhibit D
                        VOA of Ambient Air on Tenax®
    A.1.5  Calculations

        4.1.5.1  The approximate volume of solution to tfe  injected  is
        calculated by working backward from the size of.  th4  spike to be  placed
        in the sorbent cartridge.  An example of  this/calculation follows.
            If a 500 ng spike is needed, it could
            of methanol containing 50 ng/pL of
            ng//iL solution - 500 ng.
            A solution containing 50 ng//*L of
            5 mg of neat compound in a 100-m
            mark with methanol.

            If the density of the neat co
            then the measured neat compoun
            5.14 tiL.
            Therefore,  5.14 /jL of solute measured
            50 ng//iL solution when diluted to 100 mL

            It is not practical to\me
            practice would be to di
            to produce a concentratio
            0.0486 mg/mL - 48.63
                            ane by Itqectrng 10 fiL
                              Therefore^ 10 A*b-^x 50
                    soli/te is prepared by dissolving
                                     and diluting to
                                g/mL (0.9726 mg/^L)
                              :g/(0.9726
                                       would produce
                                      101
                                 roliters,  so usual
                                  100 mL of methanol
                                 5 ML)/100 mL -
            A 10 fiL aliquot of this solutr
        4.1.5.2  As a fur
        follows:
        Standard

        e thyIbenzene
        p-xylene
        acetophen*
        2-no
028
           de/methanol and they
                  \    \y   /
 9.54
10.33
10.28
 9.85
                      Id contain 486.3 ng.
                         xture can be prepared as
Spiked on
Cartridges
    ng

   286
   310
   308
   296
                                                     Deliverable
                                                       Volume
        into a 100-mL volumetric flask using a
        are filled to the mark with spectrographic
        ,tents mixed thoroughly.  Three microliters
         ons, when injected into the flash
         osit approximately 100 ng of each compound
        shown in the table above.  The solution must
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Exhibit D
          VOA of Ambient Air on Tenax®
4.2  Static Dilution Bottle Technique

    4.2.1  Summary

        4.2.1.1  A quantity of liquid organic compourid  i/fe
        round bottom helium-filled flask  through a /eptzum  cap>
        injections are completed, the flask  is agicatgd and  heat
        complete vaporization.
                           into a 2-L
                                 leve
        4.2.1.2  Aliquots of the resulting vapcTr  a^e  then delivered to sorbent
        cartridges or analytical instruments./The weightAsf each compound
        delivered is calculated from:   (1) tine density  of the liquid;  (2) the
        volume of liquid injected  into  the .Knon  volump of/the bottle; and (3)
        the volume of the vapor aliquot

        NOTE:  The quantity of any compound  injected  ii^tb the dilution flask
        must be substantially less than that which"xwoula"s^sult in a partial
        pressure equal  to its vapor pressure at ambiehttemjJsxature.
        Vaporization of liquid aliquots injected  into the^sbottlfe must not
        result in a large positive ,presstrreT-_andremoval of vapor aliquots
        from the flask  must not re^ult^ina.  substantraiozacuum.   If these
        precautions are not taken  erratic responses may occ\
        4.2.1.3  The  static  dilution box
        has been validated for  the  folio'

            Acetophenone
            Benzonitrile
            1,1,1,2 -TetrachLaffoe^han^
            1,4-Dioxane/  /     \
            1-Chloro- 2/3 - epoxyprop^ne
            1,3- DichLoroboitane
            1,4 - Dichior<4qenzene
            c is -1,4 ^
            3,4- DichlortKl--bufene/
            Perfluorotoluei
            Fluoroindobenzene
tle\te«ftm£que for preparing standards
     12 /compounds:
           -4 - chlorobenzene
  3 - cKloror 1 - propene
  1 , 4- D\chlWobutane
   .2 , 3 -Tsyfchloropropane
  1 /IMitchloroethane
  2 -Cltior oe thoxy e thene
  1-Methylethylbenzene
  1,3, 5-Trimethylbenzene
  Butylbenzene
  l-Methyl-4-(l-Methylethyl)benzene
                                ,ave  ratige/1 between 0.3 and 4 pL of liquid
                             ity\pf  daily injections of a mixture of the 22
                                     about ±10 percent RSD.  Precision depends
                                .uce,  the skill of the individual producing the
                                 sktll of the operator of the instrument used
                                intents.  Accuracy has not been established.

               ^\        /  '
     4.2.2   Intel

         4.2.2.1   Adsor~p
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Exhibit  D
        VOA of Ambient  Air on Tenax®
         on  the  septum will  result in loss of material,  witm a/consequent
         decrease  in  response.   This is especially likelyywheri new,  freshly
         annealed  bottles  are used.   Contamination of apparatus may result in
         adsorption loss or  provide  unexpected sources ox compounds in a
         mixture.                                      /     ^~^

         4.2.2.2   Chemical reactions between compound's can
         the mixture  and might  also  result in unexpected r
         Use of  a  syringe  for consecutive injectionVJrrom the same bottle
         without cleaning  after each injection may result in erratic resptoqs'es
         due to buildup of sample residues in the springe.   Rinse  individual
         syringes  with methanol and  acetone an
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Exhibit D
                                      VOA of Ambient Air on Tenax®
        times with deionized water, and dry  in an  oven

        4.2.4.2  Place 30 3-mm glass beads inside  the
        analytical balance to an accuracy of 0.01  g.

        4.2.4.3  Fill the flask with deionized wate/ to/:
        septum cap.

        4.2.4.4  Weigh the flask containing  the
        analytical balance to an accuracy of 0
                                             /
        4.2.4.5  The weight of the water req^ire^  to fi]
        difference between the two weights,/
                                                    for 4 hours.

                                                    weigh on an
                                            the
                                 vt = trtf
        where:
    V,
    Wtf
         =  volume of flask, mL;
         -  final weight of flask with
         -  initial weight of flask with beat
                                                and water
                                                e bottle is the
                                              .below:

                                                       EQ. D/VT-2
                                                              water,  g;  and
                                            dilution flask with
        4.2.4.6  Two methods have 6eeiLused  to^Io
        organic components for stamard^^TliE^ct  injectiorTfaf each compound
        separately into the flask and\a  single  
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Exhibit D
                                          VOA  of  Ambient  Air on Tenax®
             in order  for  the  beads to remove any liquid re,
             syringe needle.   After all substances have b
             the  flask in  the  oven at 60°C for 30 minutes/ to,
             equilibrate.   Store the flask in the oven
                                                      fang on the
                                                     Introduced,  place

                                                    °C  until  needed.
             Pottles  are  stable for one week after preparatio
        NOTE:  The  technique  of injecting a solutioii o& targeted compounds
        rather than individual injection of specific compounds isXprefels^d if
        many  substances  are  involved,  because it yfs-unore rapid,  and Tshe maser
        solution  can be  used  over a long period /if /t is refrigerated
        Before use,  the  refrigerated solution ifs allowed to sit at room
        temperature for  about an hour.   It is,/reo6inniended/x6tiat a total less
        than  90 pL  of  liquid  be injected and/a petal les's t^Kan 20,000 /zL of
        gas be removed.
4.2.4.7  Remove the flask from the^aven
stirrer for approximately 15 seconds.

4.2.4.8  Place the syringe to be used in
the oven at 60"C to prevent condensation in the
delivery.   Using the heated/syrl
septum and pump three time*
                                                           on the magnetic
                                                                 procedure in
                                                                 during
                                                                through the
        4.2.4.9  After the  third pump
        percent greater volume  than ne
        the needle from the Mininert sepl
        from the syringe, then  draw a sma£
        to retard diffusion of—sample throu,
        sample must be use-d immedia"

        4.2.4.10  If th
        cartridge, the/ti
        sorbent bed.
        while the n<
        end of the
                                  1 the/syrangS~~t^Approximately  25
                                       tter & 5-second pause, withdraw
                                            Flush the excess sample
                                        .tity of air into the syringe
                                          syringe tip.  The aliquot
                                           into a clean sorbent
                                       erted to the center of  the
                                         ed over a 10 second period
                                        about half the distance  to the
        4.2.4.11  If the a
        ins trumentj__ijijec t i on
        freeze-/Crapping
        plunger i>-Ti5m?
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Exhibit D
                                          VOA of Ambient Air on Tenax®
        working backwards from  the quantity  of  material  to b^ delivered.   For
        example, if a 500 ng delivery  is  needed,  it  coulm conveniently be
        accomplished by using a 50-pi*  syringe containing IQ^ng/^L of compound.
        Therefore:                                    /

                           50 fiL x 10 ng/^L = 500 njg

        4.2.5.2  If the typical volume of the fla'sk^is 2.065  L,  then^fco get:)
        that concentration  (10  ng/jtL)  in  the flatskyone  would have to ac
        20.65 mg of liquid  compound  to the fla/k. /The calculation would
        therefore involve:   10  ng//iL x 2.065 1L  =/quantity/vb^  liquid needed to
        develop a flask concentration  of  10  /ng/<
                         10 ng/>L x 2.065
                                        .65  ma
        4.2.5.3  If the density of  the  solutionxwas  0.5(726 g/mL (or 0.9726
        mg/^L), then the volume of  solution needeoNt^ adoSv^p the flask to
        maintain a concentration  of 10  ng//iL or  a  dellvejrablexof 500 ng would
        be 21.23 fiL, as calculated  below:
                       20.65 mg/(0.\72

        4.2.5.4  It  is not practical
        microliter;  therefore,  in pract
        deliverable  would be  calculated:
(21
                 0.9726
        4.2.5.5  This  is
        vapor compound
        of compound  d
                                  liver/and measttr^ fractions of
                                          would be used.  The
- 0.00989
                          t  0989 ng/XL,o a 50-/iL injection  of  the
                                    ion riask would contain 494 . 5 ng
                                                  . 5 ng
              .1  AfSernaation
              ation of gas  cnrou
        constant  rate in a w
        acmosDheres.
4.3  Permeation  Calibra
    4.3.1  Summa
                                  generator is designed  to  allow the
                          Teflon® or other plastic material at a
                          ath at constant temperature  to generate test
           l.l.2\The permeatioil tiibe is made by sealing a liquid chemical in a
         tube'-suade  df^some perpeable material.  It is essential that the
         chemicalxbe iti^^he liquyd state for the permeation tube to operate
         properly. ^^Q many--gcase's the chemical is a gas at atmospheric
         pressure,  but rs. maintained in the liquid state under its own
         saturation vapor plse^sure in the permeation tube.  The tube is sealed
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Exhibit D
                                              VOA of Ambient Air on Tenax.®
        at both ends with a non-permeable plug.
                                                            ;urs through the
                                                           lent that exists
                                                              fferent flows of
                                                                  can be
                                                        ion tubes).
                                                                            at
                                                                            >n
    4.3.1.3  Permeation of the vapor within the tub
    exposed sidewalls because of the concentration
    between the inner and outer tube walls.  By
    diluent gas over the tube, gases of varying
    generated.   If the tube is held at a const
    permeation rate will remain constant.  By
    this constant temperature over a given p
    rate may be determined.  The output rat^ of/ the tube will
    essentially constant until nearly all of che liquid in the tube has
    permeated through the walls.  In genaraI/ permeation tubes can be used
    to generate known concentrations of/target compounds between 0.7 to
    200 ppbv.

4.3.2  Apparatus and Materials

    4.3.2.1  Permeation system (see Figure D/

    4.3.2.2  Nylon gloves.

    4.3.2.3  Long glass hook «|

    4.3.2.4  Permeation tubes.

    4.3.2.5  Lint-free tissues

    4.3.2.6  Stopwatch.

4.3.3  Procedure

    4.3.3.1  Befo
    in the field
    rate, R, is
    placed in
    removed and re
    calculate a
    difference_Jifi_Eween in
    (min) d^^termines^ehe pe
                                               _be used in the laboratory or
                                                  determined.  The permeation
                                                 The tube is weighed, then
                                     (±1°C) for a period of time.  The tube is
                                 iis process is repeated over several days to
                                    at that specific temperature.  The
                                      ^recorded weight (ng) , divided by time
                                             at that specific temperature.
                                                                   EQ. D/VT-3
                R = PermeationWane, ng/min;
                    Weight change/ ng; and
        4.3.3.2
                        iop rate can be calculated either manually, as
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Exhibit D
                       VOA of Ambient Air on  Tenax®
        shown in the above equation, or  recorded  automati/cally.   At different
        temperatures, different permeation  rates  can  be/caLculated.

        4.3.3.3  Permeation tubes should be kept  at ttte  temperature specified
        by the manufacturer and ac a constant  temper/tur'es%+p• O^CJ during
        calibration procedures.  Changes in temperarurer  as  smaJ.1 asXl.l0C can
        significantly affect the permeation rate.  ^Tupes should initially, be
        allowed to equilibrate for 24 hours.   Aft£r^small changes in^
        temperature (1 to 5"C), the tube should/be Allowed  to equilibrat
        at least half an hour.
        4.3.3.4  A permeation tube system ha^ been developed for application
        of loading known standards onto Tenax®/cartridigesyfor use in
        determining the relative responseyfacoar  and the /column performance
        evaluation of the GC/MS-DS system rr^conjtsiCytiopi with the flash
        vaporization system.

        4.3.3.5  In addition, the permeation tube system mayxbe used for
        generating internal standards  to be loaded by syringe 
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                          VOA of Ambient Air on Tenax®
    procedure; and  (8) pack and  store  the  cartridges.

    •   Obtain a copy of  the  field  sampling  schedule7from the  Monitoring
        Coordinator or Program Manager;

    •   Determine the number  of  standards  to sat,
        objectives;

    •   Check the permeation  notebooks  (loca
        which permeation  tubes are  availabl

        Select only the permeation  tubes
        stable.

    NOTE:  A permeation rate  is  consi
    rate has a coefficient of variati
    mean permeation rate  is calculated
    permeation rates.  Do not use permeation
    below 100 ng/min or above 1  x 105 ng/min.

    •   In a bound notebook as
        table including the
        the compounds, and the \or

4.3.4  Calculations
                                                      the  needed  standai

                                                               rates  are
                                                         TI  the mean permeation
                                                         than 10 percent.   The
                                                          five individual
                                                         Lth permeation rates
                                                        be
                                       set, prepare a
                                   used, the names of
                                    Jtion rates.
        4.3.4.1  For any compound, calcul)
        onto a Tenax® cartriflge-^using  the
        where:
                         amounts needed to be loaded
                            formula:
                                                                    EQ. D/VT-4
 nount lQ4ded^o£^&ompounfl onto Tenax® tube;
Permeation /ate of specific compound, ng/min;.
        time of compound onto Tenax® tube, minutes;
rlow"vYate/through the Tenax® cartridge, mL/min; and
Exhaust flow rate, mL/min.
        NOTE: /Tf\e fouiPv^iable
        condytions-r — Anj^thre^ may b
        the /equation .
                  ,  and F2  determine  the  loading
                 ed and the fourth one calculated from
        43. V. 2  The following^ restrictions must be followed  to minimize
                (1) do not load for less  than  two minutes;  (2) do not  load
               cartridge flow below 50 mL/min  or above  150  mL/min; and (3)  do
        not^xyserabs. the system wi/th a total flow below  250  mL/min.
        4.3.4.3
   IS System needs to operate in the range of 200-500
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        ng per analyte,  then the analyst must generate st&nda'rds  concurrent
        with that range.  Fixing three of the four variable^  of the  above
        equation will enable calculation of the needed/loaqing onto  the  Tenax®
        tube.

        4.3.4.4  As an example, the following calcr
        assist the user in determining operating p
        tube system in generating standards on Q,

        OBJECTIVE:  To load Chlorobenzene and
        the range of 200-500 per analyte.
                                           oform onto a cartridge  in
        GIVEN:
                t
                P
                200 ng per analyte
                80 mL/min
                4 rain
                270 ng/min for chloroBe*xzene
                520 ng/min for chloroform
                                 Chlorobenzene
                G  -
            200 ng =
                F2 -
                [(270
                {[(270 ng/min
                352 mL/min
[(80 mL/min^/(80 mL/min+F2) ]
              ng} - 80 mL/min
        Now, since all tubes are in the pesmeat/on device  together,  the flow
        (F2) for chloroform wiii-~±ie 352 mL/m'vn. \Therefore, the loading on  the
        Tenax® tube for chloroform Bust be calculated  to verify that it falls
        within the 200-500 njr'rp£*xtub,e loading^
                                       —\
                                    iloroform
                         CP)(t)[F//(E{+F2)]
                                    i(4 min)[(80 mL/min)/(80  mL/min +
                     ngfraii
                            m
                G
All vaLcfis obtaine^are within the acceptable range .
NOTE :/ Pe^ane3tian tubtes may cb^i^ain toxic or carcinogenic  materials.
The /following procte
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NOTE:  When a cartridge is not being loaded,  a
placed in the loading position.
                                                               artridge is
         4.3.4.6   Direct nitrogen flow to the side where! th4 Tenax® cartridge
         will  be  loaded and allow the system to equilibrate fbs: ?0 miriuces
         before loading cartridges with the generated/te£tv*«j:mosjJhe_res.

         4.3.4.7   Divert the nitrogen flow to the
         for loading cartridges and insert the Te
         chamber.
                                               ate
4.3.4.8  Start the stopwatch and immediately dir
atmospheres gas flow through the ca

4.3.4.9  Calculate the time neede
follows:

                   t =  (G/P)  x

NOTE:  Base the calculation_only on the compoum
has the highest or lowest
        4.3.4.10  At  the  calculatec
        gas  flow  away from the  cartrfts

        4.3.4.11  Handling the  cartridgeXvit*
        and  return  it to  its  culture  tube>
        following informatipiH—-Cl) projectN
        followed  by a number  indicc
        date.

        4.3.4.12  For
        cartridge us
                                                                 ermeation tube
                                                    'pcocks  to  direct
                                         imwipe®, remove the  cartridge
                                         the tube, then label with  the
                                         r; (2) standard mixture
                                          of loading; and  (3) the
                                        the amount loaded onto a
                                               F2)]
        4.3.4.13  Deliver
        the quali
                             permeation tubes to the GC/MS for use  in
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5   GC/MS ANALYSIS OF VOLATILES FROM TENAX®  CARTRIDGES

5.1  Summary

    5.1.1  i'nis section includes a description  of  <.
    associated procedures for GC/MS tuning,  charact
    the GC/MS calibration procedures, and  analysisspf
    cartridges and QC samples.
                                          lance of
    5.1.2  The analytical system is comprised
    spectirorr   -r set in -he full scan mode.
    automatic, repetitive analysis and progr^
    target compounds.   The Contract Requir
    from 1 to 50 ng in the full scan mode
    about 5 percent RSD.  Concentration  of Ixjmpou;
    installed calibration table is reported
    program.
    5.1.3  The relative response factor  (RRF)  from the carvt^nui^ig calibration
    standard analysis is used to calcua
    Secondary ion quantitation  is allo1
    interferences with the primary  fon.\ If
    performed, document the reasons  in. th
    secondary ion cannot be substitute
    relative response factor is calculat
                       GC equipped with a mass
                                  up for
                                 data for the
                               ^imits (CRQL) range
                                 precision of
                               upon a previously
                            ited data reduction
                                    the sample.
                                  sample
                          ion quantitation is
               SDG tfar/atlvrr--/The area of a
               vth)6 airea of a primary ion unless  a
                  ng/the secondary ion.
    5.1.4  Quantitation is
    mass or primary ion J
    selected for each cot
    and lack of potentij
    Currently used masses
    secondary ions.

5.2  Apparatus and
    NOTE:  Considerable var^i
    in  terms of instrument  coi
    responsible/for verif)
    results. /Sec>irOfr~6~-4iscu*
    be  met.
        integration >of the SICP of a quantitation
the compound.  This mass has been previously
     ;ed\on its spectral uniqueness, intensity,
                 knowq/coeluting compounds.
                    7T-5 for both primary and
 iterferenck
ire listd
Table^
        rom
      ira
  that
   ;es spe
             one laboratory to another is expected
                 Therefore, each laboratory must be
         Jieir""i>articular system yields satisfactory
               c performance requirements which must
    5.2.I/ Sampling/Preconcent^atfipn System

                  Sample  Desorpt/ioW/Injection Unit:  Designed for thermally
                a Tei}ax® sampl/e cartridge (glass or stainless steel) for
         sample  t^ansferxAnto/a suitable GC/MS system for analysis.  The
         configuration of Che thermal desorption unit should permit the
         enclosure and f^apid he'ating of the Tenax® cartridge from room
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                                              VOA of Ambient  Air  on Tenax®
        temperature to approximately 250°C while purging with T&u inert gas
        (helium) into a cryogenically cooled  (liquid nitr/genO  trap.   The
        cryogenically cooled sample must then be rapidly/heared to  a
        preselected temperature (200-250°C) and a helium ga4 supply allowed to
        sweep the sample from the trap onto the gas chromato^isaDhic column.   A
        schematic diagram of a typical thermal desorption7>'6*lujne of tubing and
                                                         must be minimized
                                        helium cat
                                                       gas.
        5.2.1.3  Sample cartridge:  Sampling cas^tridges/consist  of  13.5  x 100
        mm borosilicate glass with polished-flat end surfaces.   One end  is
        etched with an I (inlet) and the other with alKE  (ejJiO-  Stainless
        steel cartridges (12.7 mm OD x 100 mm long) may aiso bemused.   (see
        Figure D/VT-1).  Cartridges/musTr-~£it-4jjto the thermaTx4esorption unit.

        5.2.1.4  Glass fiber filter

        5.2.1.5  Forceps.

        5.2.1.6  Lint-free tissues:  (e.g.\
    5.2.1.7  Filter holder:  Stainless steNjl
    inch diameter fi]

    5.2.1.8  Cotto:

5.2.2  GC/MS Sys/em
                                                    aluminum  (to  accommodate 1
                                                nax® cartridges.
        5.2.2.1  The G(J)'MS system/should be capable of subambient  temperature
        programming, exhibrBvunitSaass resolution up to 400 amu, and be
        capable of^sr.aoning a J&^300 amu region every second.  Equipped  with
        data sy*£em for ir}»V-1 coating.  The GC column inlet should  be
                            to/10°C and subsequently increased rapidly  to
                           is/can be most readily accomplished using  a  GC
                               subambient cooling capability (liquid
                            r approaches such as manually cooling  the
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                VOA of Ambi en t Air on Tenax®
        inlet of the column with a cotton swab containin,
        be acceptable.
                        liquid nitrogen may
        5.2.2.3  The specific GC column and temperature program employed will
        be dependent on the specific compounds of irrcer/estx,.^ Appropriate
        conditions are described in Table D/VT-2. /In /generaT>a nonp-alar
        stationary phase (e.g., SE-30, OV-1) temperature-programme^ fromOO  to
        245°C at 4°/min will be suitable.
    5.2.3  Data System

        5.2.3.1  GC/MS analysis is based on/a
        and relative abundances of target
        on the hard disk of the GC/MS co;
        identification of each chromatogra:
        software that allows searching any
        specified mass and plotting such ion abun
        number.  This type 'of plot is defined as
        (SICP).  Software must also be available that a
        abundance in any SICP between
        Also, for the non-target
        allows for the comparison o^f simple"
        spectra.  The 1990 (or more recent) re
        of Standards and Technology (NlST^
        as the reference library.  The db^ta
        all data files that have been edi
        The retention time
        seconds of the library ret
        level for relative a6uiJ
        percent of the/expected aopniiance*
        qualifying te
        the analyst J^o determine /the/areas'
        compound shj
        subjective
        problems can
        inspection of the^paantit
        concentrat
                         f retention times
                        lifiers are stored
                       >plied for
                      e computer must have
                     ile for ions of a
                        rsus time or scan
                            Current Profile
                             tegrating the
        be
    time or scan^vjiumber limits.
              be available that
                reference library
               National Institute
      ectral Library shall be used
       must be capable of flagging
   'nually by laboratory personnel.
            to be within ±6
      he compound.  The acceptance
       •ined to be within ± 20
       .k that fails any of the
     a are manually examined by
for/the flag and whether the
      While this adds some
  as detect^
 analysis, computer generated identification
by an experienced operator.  Manual
 y.ve results is also performed to verify
     acted range.
5.3  Reagents

    5.3.1 /Ni/rogen gas:  certified 99.995 percent.

    5.3,/2  KeJ-ium:  certified ^9.9^95 percent, with regulator.

    5.3.3  N^at s^aqdards:  chemical compounds  to be used as  standards.

    5.3.4  Spectrog5tade mfeOTianol:  distilled  in glass.
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                 VOA  of  Ambient  Air on Tenax®
    5.3.5  Spectrograde  acetone:   distilled in glass.

    NOTE:  Individual  chemicals  to be  used for standard
    standards, must have a  manufacturer's  determined p
    better.  Purity should  be  checked  by "MR or direc
    chemical received  by the  laboratory  is checked b
    into a GC, using a 50-m SE-30  WCOT glass capill,
    column and FID.  The resulting chromatogram is
    peaks.  If such peaks are  observed and amoun
    the standard peak, the  standard is unacceptable/

5.4  Standards
                            well  as  isotopic
                              >98 percent  or
                                  Each
                           :ion  dian alic '.ot
                       >ondeoHcrossvi inked)
    5.4.1  The procedures  for  the preparation c/f  calibration standards are
    described in more detail in  Section  4./  ThS>s  section/presents three
    procedures for generating  known  concervfrisationsv.©/  targeted VOCs for direct
    injection into the GC/MS for calibration,  &r  for deposition on Tenax® for
    calibration of the entire  GC/MS  analytical sys^fe^m.   cNpte that direct
    injection is allowed only  for a  continuing calibration standard.)   They
    are:  (1) use of flash vaporization  technique for  loasd^ng pargeted VOC
    standards upon Tenax®  tubes; (2$ pre"p~orrstio_nof known concentrations
    utilizing static dilution  botttesj^-andCS)  use~^f—^erjEeation tube  system
    for generating known concentratrojis\pf\70C-s£andards on/Tenax®.

    5.4.2  The Contractor  must provide'"all^tajidaj'ds to  be used with this
    contract.  The Contractor  must be able tb/ve/ify that the standards are
    certified.  Manufacturer's' certificates,  of Analysis  must be retained by
    the Contractor and presejteetKupon reques
    5.4.3  Neat standard,
    weight may be used
    the stock solutio:

    5.4.4   Alterna
    equivalency is
    Tenax® may be store

    5.4.5
                   ercent or greater.  The
                  'ate the concentration of
               dards may be used if
      an EPA audit procedure.  Standards on
 re than two weeks.
                               Jards containing the  target  compounds  at
                                  iry stock standards.
                                    .nee Check Standard
            concent
d solution of BFB in methanol at a
    allow injection of 50 ng of BFB under  the
will
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                                          VOA of Ambient Air on Tenax®
    5.4.7
                                                                solution
                                                                          every
                                                                   evaporated.
                                                                         levels
    optimized instrument parameters.  Prepare fre
    six months,  or sooner, if the solution has

5.A.6.2  Calibration Standards

        Prepare five calibration standards
    for each component as outlined in Tabl

5.4.6.3  Internal Standard Spiking Mixtu/e
                Prepare an internal standard spiking mixture^ containing
            perf luorotoluene (PFT) ,  1,2-dich^oroyenzene-«a4, /knd 1,4-
            difluosobenzene at a concentration .chat will allow deposition of
            100 ng of each internal standard oathe Tanax

Blb~romoe~thajie 1 (LCS) spiking mixture containing ene-d4 at a of 100 ng of each idges. The amount of must be the same for all e spiked onto the sample Lking Mixture Containing all of the sition of 100 ng of each 1,2-dichloropropane tetrachloroethylene 1,1,2-trichloroethane trichloroethylene Cartridges ge inside the Kimax® tube with a glass wool 'ing transport. For deuterated standards , cap with the symbol, "D*". December, 1991 Page D-32


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  VOA  of Ambient Air  on  Tenax®
        NOTE:  The  scar  (*)  indicates chat deuterated standards  have  been
        loaded onto the  cartridge.   This  symbol  will als
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                                                10
                                                  .45
                                                 000 to A50
                                                10 amu/se
                                                x 100
    5.5.3  Mass Spectrometer

        Mass range
        Scan time
        El condition
        Mass scan and detector mode
        Routine tuning
        Preamp sensitivity
        Emission current
        Electron multiplier voltage
        Mass filter
        Filter
        Total Ion Current sensitivity
        Resolution
        Display
        Response

5.6  Instrumental Analysis

    5.6.1  Initial Start-Up

        5.6.1.1  Prior to instrument
        purge flows (through the desorpt
        GC/MS are set at approximately
        If applicable, the ipj-eetoj: sweep

        5.6.1.2  After t
        condition the
                                                                         range
                                                                           and
                                                    sample analysis, helium
                                                  and carrier gas flow to the
                                                 and 1-2 mL/min, respectively.
                                                  set at 2-4 mL/min.

                                                em Components are assembled,
                                                   !nufacturer.
        5.6.1.3  The
        manufacture
        amu, the sc
        exceed one
        conditions for the

        5.6.1.
                                            set -according to the
                                                range should, be from 35 to 300
                                  ye at least five scans per peak and not to
                                     Table D/VT-2 outlines general operating
                                  its tern.

                                          stem has been set up, the user should
                              idard op^r/ting procedure describing the
                                  instrument being used.

                                   to the mass-flow controllers and set line
                                    gases:

                                    60 psig

                                    40 psig

                                    30 psig
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         5.6.1.6   Flow rates  for the  thermal desorption and/GC /system should be
         established according to instrument requirements
         5.6.1.7   Turn on the  master  power switch to the^ ch
         manitold  temperature  to  105  ± 5°C,  and set sou(rc
         temperature  to 260°C.
                                                     natograph,  se:
         5.6.1.8   Turn on the  power  to  the  thermal  desorption unit^and setxthe
         temperatures  for the  valve,  trap,  and transfer line on the vernier
         dials  on  the  control  box  of the  thermal/desorption unit
         manufacturer's specification.  Typical /values  are:
                Valves
                       275°C
                Trap

                Line
                       250°C

                       210°C
    5.6.2   Thermal Desorption of Tenax® Adsorbent  Tul
        5.6.2.1   Initially,  the  thermal desTrrptienunit  is  co^ and the Tenax®
        cartridges are placed  inside whaie^flowing;KeTlra»-£hrough them.  This
        allows oxygen to be  purged Dsom^the  trap7 reducing  oxidative
        degradation of Tenax®.   Then,\Juring thji tHermaT"~a^sorption cycle,
        helium gas continues to  flow through the Cartridge  to  purge the
        organic vapors on  the  Tenax® intoXthe/liquid nitrogen  capillary trap.

        5.6.2.2   After the d€gorp€ion has been completed, the  six-port valve
        is rotated and the'temp_erature on the\apfilary  loop is rapidly raised
        (greater  than 1001°C/minKNthe^ carrier gas tnen introduces the vapors
        onto the  high resolution Gu columnNsThe apnded-phase  fused silica
        capillary column jls  tempeiyatur>*prograhwad  from  40"C (5 min hold) to
        240°C at  4°C/toin/and held/at/the up^pe^r 1/mit until  all target
        compounds ejXate.

        5.6.2.3   The column  is" programmed to a temperature  that will allow  the
        elution of all of  tfeesorgahic compounds while the mass spectrometer is
        scanning^—Dataware  recorded oy^the  computer for subsequent
        processing.  Quantisation rs^erfibrmed by the' method of relative
        responsexfactorS>vWhere  the proportionate system responses for analyte
        and/stanaard are desermrced prior to the analysis of the sample and
        this relative system KfispWse is used to determine  the quantity of
        compound  present on  the\  sample cartridge.
hand
device .
or similar
                     following /outlines typical steps associated with  sample
                      iately prrior to thermal desorption using  the  NuTech
                                    as a guideline to follow when using this
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                                                              the desired
5.6.2.4.1  Remove the sealed paint  can  contai
Tenax® cartridge from the  freezer.
            NOTE:  Use the freezer in  the  laboratory  designated  for cartridge
            storage ONLY for this purpose.   Inadvertenty6frarage "6f containers
            of solvent in this freezer will  result  in contamiha^ion^af  all
            c  rtridges stored in the freezer and wi^ll /compromises-she  analysis,
            since organic solvents are frequently/^fca^get  compounds tox.   ^N
            quantitative analysis.  Verify that/the/laboratory personneINa^r/e
            not  involved in any process which  exposes open containers of
            organic solvents, as organic solvent ^apor wLtk. contaminate a
            Tenax® cartridge exposed to this/atmosphere /In cmly  a few seconds,
            thus compromising the quantitative/and/or guaLltative assay.
            5.6.2.4.2  Open  the  sealed  lid^iaf  the^-pai'ntyCan,  using a  flat-
            bladed screwdriver,  beverage  can opener,  oy other convenient tool
            for this purpose.
            NOTE:  The cartridge will  be  in a stainless
            Teflon-lined  screw  cap..
            5.6.2.4.3  Remove  a  single
            the paint  can and  replace\in
            cap of  the desorption
             5.6.2.4.4
             forceps.
            Remove the  cartridg<
            NOTE:   DO  NO'
            compounds  p
            compromise
            touched,
            instrume
                                                        with a
                                      e from the~^»aint can.   Seal
                                      zer, ^n*~ufelease the Teflon
the shipping tube using
                                             HANDS !   Organic
                                         be sufficient to
                                    rtridge is inadvertently
                                   circumstances in both the
                                     ook.
             5.6.2.4.5
             chamber .
             initiat
                       cartridge immediately into the desorption
                        jon cap of the desorption chamber ,  and
                            eight-minute desorption cycle.   During
                               owing through the desorption
                  At the end cSf tfte eight-minute desorption cycle, turn the
                    unit valve \o the INJECT mode.  The following steps are
               tic on some commercially available instruments.

                        Start the <2C temperature program;

                        In:t
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f
            5.6.2.5.3  Turn on data acquisition system; ane

            5.6.2.5.4  Turn off the trap after it has he^te^C to 250°C.

        5.6.2.6  Turn the thermal desorption unit val
        remove the Tenax® cartridge.   At the end of
        recycle and cool to 30°C, and the data
        automatically after all compounds have elu
        5.6.2.7  Repeat this procedure for each
                                           ax® cartridge.
        5.6.2.8  Data from GC/MS runs are normally procea£e-d by the data
        system in an automated program which/looates the/compounds of  interest
        in the data set, quantifies those compounds f017 which calibration  data
        are available,  and prints a report/  A^typicaV^ re/port will present the
        quantification parameters and resurts^for tho^se compounds identified
        and quantifiable.  The report will typrsally li^t those compounds
        which were searched for in the sample, indicate wh4^h ones were not
        found, print the identifying characteristics and quantification
        results for those which were found, and present comment^ for the
        operator's benefit, such as/thec?ttetia__which cause
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                       VOA of Ambient Air on Tenax®
            5.6.2.10.4  Peak identification:
            5.6.2.10.5  Peak selection:
                     As determi
                     laborato
        5.6.2.11  The automated procedure begi
        two retention time markers  (perfluorot^6lui
        d4).   If the early eluting standard
        message is printed and the  procedur
        eluting internal standard is not fVund
        number calculated from the  library
        a default value.
                                                         the


                                                      1.S partitioned

                                                              er of
                         attempting to locate the
                                 -dichlorobenzene-
                                  ted,  a warning
                                  If only the late
                                   uses the scan
                               for this standard as
        NOTE:  Alternatively, the operator may  specij
        internal standards and then  initiate  the  remainde
        procedure.  The procedure cycles—through  the  compound
        list attempting to locate
                ident?4f
                                    ibers- for the
                                     e automated
                                    in the library
5.6.2.12  If one or more peak;
target compound, the resulting
scans in increasing distance from\th^
The mass spectra in the partitioned^lis
the library entry fop-the^target coi
weighted purity, f£t and r
                                                              search for a
                                                     partitioned to order the
                                              'cenfter of  the  search window.
                                                  are sequentially compared to
                                                   in order  to the mass
        5.6.2.13  If
        the above test;
        target is a s/ng
        qualitative
        group, all
        qualitative fi
        no peaks are  found^
        filters,
                  rs ar
         of
         fails
         person ski
         confirmation.
   spectrutir'aT!~--the peaiCyfcaximum passes either of
  procedure attempSs^tp quantify the peak.  If the
compound, yonly^el^e fi?st peak to p'ass the
  is inrooessed further.  If the target is an isomer
 jct/ed b  the search are processed through .the
         that pass these filters are quantified.  If
              or pass through the qualitative
             is placed in the report.

                     these criteria does not
   absence of the compound in the sample.
   orNlow levels of the compound of interest may
    ,o rail outside of the acceptance range.  It  is
     acceptable values for fit/purity and
     questionable identification.  If the absence
    id is of crucial importance and the DS procedure
   •mp^und, manual inspection of the data by a
     terpretation of GC/MS data is necessary for
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                                                             period shall  be  as
    5.8.2  Frequency

        5.8.2.1  Prio
        standards, t
        standard ma:
        through the
        conditions requ
        given in Exhibit E?
5.7  Analytical Sequence

        The GC/MS analytical sequence for each 12-hour
    follows:

        5.7.1  Instrument Performance Check (BFB);

        5.7.2  Initial or continuing calibration;

        5.7.3  Laboratory Method Blank;

        5.7.4  LCS;

        5.7.5  Field Blank;

        5.7.6  <20 field samples; and

        5.7.7  Performance Evaluation (PE) Sample"

5.8  Instrument Performance Check

    5.8.1  Summary

            Instrument performance chVck\md ma^s ,^tan3afTi£zation of the MS
        system is performed according tx> manufacturer's instructions and
        relevant information from the user-prepared SOP.  The mass calibration
        and resolution of the GC/MS system\are (verified by the analysis of the
        instrument performapee~ci»ejck standai
                                                pples, blanks, or calibration
                                                 that a given GC/MS meets the
                                              'ia.   This is accomplished
                                  iromofluorobenzene (BFB).   The instrument
                                    acquisition of the BFB mass spectrum are
                            used for analysis must be checked for performance
                               twelvexb$'ur period of operation, whichever is
                                 e technical acceptance criteria for BFB as
                                   Also, whenever corrective action which
                                   instrument performance check for BFB (e.g.,
                                   ir, column replacement, etc.), the
                                  ck must be verified immediately irrespective
                              y performance check requirement.
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    5.8.3  Procedure
        5.8.3.1  Prepare a 25 ng//iL solution of BFB  in/me tJ^anol.   Prepare
        fresh BFB solution every six months or sooner/if the^splution has
        degraded or evaporated.
        NOTE:  The 25 ng/nL concentration is used
        volume.  The laboratory may prepare a 50,
        fiL injection volume is used.

        5.8.3.2  Inject 50 ng BFB into the GC/MS.
a 2 /i
solution of
                                                                    if
        5 8-3-3  Set time and parameters fc
        initiate data acquisition by foll^
        manual.
                                         the acquisition of the data  and
                                       rinffxinstructicms in the operator's
        5.8.3.4  The instrument parameters  (e.g.^iens vlxltages,  resolution)
        should be adjusted to give the relative  ion abundances  shown in Table
        D/VT-3 as well as acceptable resolution  and peaK^ahape^  If these
        approximate relative abundances~TraHnat_be achieved/She ion source or
        quadrapoles may require cl4anipg^according~~to--«aoufacturer' s
        instructions.  The Contractor nh^stolTtain the required  relative ion
        abundances for BFB before pro\eed^ng wi^h ^gample—analysis.
5.8.4  Technical Acceptance Criteria

    5.8.4.1  Prior to rt
    standards,  the Laboratory
    the mass spectra/ io/rf*"aBlindai
    performance cheyck ^olutior
    5.8.4.2  The /nsrument
    once at the /beginning o
    standards ara^to
                                  rfdrmanbe
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5.9  Initial Calibration

    5.9.1  Summary

        5.9.1.1  Prior to the analysis of samples and/require^blanks  and
        after the instrument performance check standiird/g/, ion source
        cleaning or repair, column\replasement, etcT)7—•or^if the continuing
        calibration standard acceptaxice\crite~ria7have not Wen met.
    5.9.2.2  If time remains in th£
    acceptance criteria for the init
    analyzed.  If time does not remain^
    the acceptance criteria-€^r the ini
    sequence shall commence wit
    performance stan

5.9.3  Procedure

    5.9.3.1  Ve
    criteria in
                                                time
                                           .in
                                         analysis
        5.9.3.2  The GC
        parameter, aqi.ilalent
                   period after meeting the
               ration, samples may be
                12-hour period after meeting
               alibration, a new analytical
                 f the instrument
                                                ets the instrument performance
                               alibra
       using temperature and flow rate
     in section 5.5.
        standards containing all the target
Tenax® tubes as outlined in Section 4 and at
 Table D/VT-4.  To each of these tubes, add
iternal standards and surrogate standards at
                                   according to section 5.6.
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    5.9.4  Calculations

        NOTE:  In the following calculations,  the  area/response  is  that  of the
        primary quantitation ion unless  otherwise  statfed.
                                                    /  r        ^
        5.9.4.1  Relative Response Factor:  Calculate  tzne  relative "be^ponse
        factors (RRF) for each target and surrogate^ compound totfee
        appropriate internal standard using the  fo^ijTowing  equation:
                                  RRF =
                                                           EQ.  D/VT^-5
where:  RRF=    relative response
        Ax  =    area of the primar/^  icfe, for  tt
                measured;
        A1S  =    area of the primary  ibH^for'th?
        C1S  =    amount of internal standai
        Cx  =    amount of the compound  in
                                                      ng
 ampound to be

internal standard;
  md
     tion standard,
                                                       ;alib
        5.9.4.2  Mean Relative Res$ons£^Factor:Caieulatethe  mean RRF (RRF)
        for each compound by aver aging \he~^7ai«es obtained~§t the  five
        concentrations using the following equa^ioy^T

                                                                    EQ.  D/VT-6
                             relative respons   fa\tor;
                                   cmpound; a
        5.9.4.2.1
        from the
        surrogate
                                          ation (%RSD):  Using the  RRFs
                                         the  XRSD  for  all  target and
                              following  equations:

                                                           EQ.  D/VT-7
                  RRF
                                                                    EQ.  D/VT-8
                          Ward deviation of  initial  response factors
                      (p/e"r compound);
                        jlative response  factor  at  a  concentration
                      Level; and
                      mean of initial RRFs  (per compound).
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        5.9.4.3  Relative  Retention Times (RRT):   Calculate tjie RRTs for each
        target and  surrogate  compound over the initial calibration range using
        the following equation:
                                   RRT =
                                         RT,
                                        EQ.  D/VT-9
                                           is
        where:  RTC  =  retention time  of the targfe^ fa surrogateXc^pmpolmd;
                        and
                RTIS —  retention time  of the ijtfter/nal standard.

        25.9.4.4  Mean of  the Relative  Retention/Times (BSS^:   Calculate the
        mean of the  relative retention  times/(R^T)  for riach7analyte target and
        surrogate compound over  the  initia}/ cayLibratiop range  using the
        following equation:
                                  RRT =
                                          RRT

                                           n
                                                                   EQ. D/VT-10
        where:  RRT  =  mean relatiyeretention time for^fche target or
                        surrogate  orimpouna—§«t_each initial oaQ.ibration
                        standard;
                RRT  -=  relative retention tiBe—jfor^^the target or surrogate
                        compound at  e\ch

        5.9.4.5  Tabulate the area response lf) /6f the primary ion (see Table
        D/VT-5) and the corresponding  concentration for each compound and
        internal standard.
        5.9.4.6  Mean Ar/a Re'spolvse \t)  for  Int*
        mean area respc
        initial calibi
   fo
range/usir
                                            jrnar
Jthe
                                          n
   Standard:   Calculate the
'andard compound over the
    equation:

                EQ.. D/VT-11
        where:  Y  -
                        mearv^area
                        .area
                            irnal
                         >tanoaxd.
                 Percent Area\Res
          ich/calibration level\
              ;ing equation:
      ce^sponse; and
              the primary quantitation  ion for the
              for each initial calibration
      onse .Change (%ARC):  Calculate  the  %ARC at
       each of the internal standards using the
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                                      A - 7
                                            X 100
                                                                   EQ.  D/VT-12
        where:
          %ARC
                               percent  area  response
                               area  response of the
                               concentration level;
                               mean  area response
                               the entire calibratio.
where:  RT =    mean retention time; and
        RT -    retention time for the internal^
                initial calfBtstionstandard.
                                                                     er
         5.9.4.8   Mean of the  Retention Times  /RT)/ For Internal Standard:
         Calculate the mean retention time (RJT)  for each/internal standard over
         the  initial  calibration range using/th^ following^equation:

                                                                   EQ. D/VT-13
                                                                  for each
         5.9.4.9  Internal Standard R\ten^ISn~Tiae Shift (RT37:  Calculate the
         RTS  between the RT of each internal staiwiarQ^at—fcaSn concentration
         level and the RT for that inteisnalXstajidal'a over the entire
         calibration range using the follte>wing/ej.nternal standard at a
                         roncentrajCion/''Ie\

         5.9.4.10  Tabulatexjjeak/height or area responses against concentration
         for each compound anoSant/rnal standard.  Table D/VT-5 contains
         primary quantitative ionsv^p be used for each target and surrogate
         compound ajnd_internaFvs^andai

         5.9.4/11  iafcaijial standard r&sp/nses and retention times in all
         standards must bes*evalu^ted during or immediately after data
         acquis/tion.
     5.9 '
     jchnical Acceptance Criiteria
         5.>x5.1 >11 initial oalipration standards must be analyzed  at  the
         concervt^tiorN^evels/and/frequency described in this section on a
         GC/MS sysbsm meet
                          BFB instrument performance check criteria.
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    5.9.5.2  The %RSD for all target and surrogate compounds in the
    initial curve must be less than or equal to 30.0/per/cent.  Up to two
    compounds may exceed the maximum %RSD criteria;/the^ ZRSD for those
    compounds, however, must not exceed 40.0 percent.

    5.9.5.3  The RRT for each of the target and,
    each calibration level must be within ±0.0$
    relative retention time (RRT) for the co:
    5.9.5.4  The %ARC at each calibration
    of the mean area response (Y) over th
    each internal standard.

    5.9.5.5  The retention time shift Ifor
    at each calibration level must be/wit
    mean retention time (RT) over the
    internal standard.

5.9.6  Corrective Action
                                                       he/internal standards
                                                       seconds compared  to  the
                                                        ation range for  each
    5.9.6.4  If the
    not met,  inspect
    clean the^-lon .japurce ,
    actio
                                                      urroeate compounds at
                                                        units^er.  the^snean
                                                ve* must be within ±40
                                               inftial calibration range  for
    5.9.6.1  If the retention
    more than 20 seconds from
    calibration range,  the chroi
    malfunctions,  and corrections"

    5.9.6.2  If the %RSD of the RRFs
    ±30.0 percent,  initial calibration
    is within the QC li

    5.9.6.3  If the
    percent of the
    spectrometric
    made as appr
    corrective
                                               internal stanSifrd changes by
                                                               entire
                                                      must pe. inspected for
                                              ic/initial curve is not within
                                               wiards are rerun until the %RSD
                                                    tandard is not within 40
                                                   a  (Y), the mass
                                                 r malfunction and corrections
                                                  Narrative all inspection and
                                 alibration technical acceptance criteria are
                                    for problems.  It may be necessary to
                                       e column, or take other corrective
                                                technical acceptance criteria.

                                £ion acceptance criteria MUST be met before
                                  ance evaluation (PE) samples, or required
                                  samples or required blanks analyzed when
                                  ia have not been met will require analysis
                                  ank cartridges (if available) at no
                                 [ency .
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                                                             Results  of  the
                                                              srnal standard
    5.9.7  Documentation

            Reporting requirements are listed in Exhibit
        initial calibration are reported on Form V-AA'
        area and RT shall be tabulated on Form VII-

5.10  Continuing Calibration

    5.10.1  Summary
        5.10.1.1    Prior to the analysis of Camples and/beguired blanks  and
        after tuning criteria have been met,/thar initial; calibration of each
        GC/MS system must be routinely chec/fced/by analyzing a continuing
        calibration standard to ensure that th^^instrXuneift: continues to meet
        the instrument sensitivity and linearityTfe^q»ir^nents of the method.
        5.10.1.2  The continuing calibration standard,
        (CAL 3) standard, shall contain all the target
        compounds, and internal standards.

        5.10.1.3  All sample results
        from the continuing calibra
                                                             is the mid  level
                                                              ds, surrogate
                                                            the RRFs obtained
    5.10.2  Frequency

        5.10.2.1  A check of the calibrators
        every 12 hours on a^JJG/HS^system thl

        5.10.2.2  The cotfti
        injection of tb
        criteria for B,
        analyzed.

    5 .10. 3  Procedu:
                                                 e must be performed once
                                                  met the tuning criteria.

                                                    e starts with the
                                                   meets the ion abundance
                                               ibration standard may be
            Analyze the
        met the tuningand ma
        proceduafeunderThsjrrumeri
    5.10.4
               In the followin
             ry quantitation i
                                   tandard (CAL 3) in a GC/MS system  that  has
                                       tion criteria following the same
                                          sis, section 5.6.
                                calculations,  the area response  is  that  of the
                                   less otherwise stated.
        5 . lOvA. 1 Relative Reapo
        respons^factb^: (RRF/ f
        equation
                                  e Factor (RRF):  Calculate a relative
                                  each target compound and surrogate  using  the
                               '.4.1.
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        5. 10. A. 2  Percent  Difference  (%D) :   Calculate  the  pferoknt difference
        in the RRF of  the  daily  RRF  (12 -hour)  compared to/the/mean RRF in the
        most recent  initial  calibration.   Calculate  the /D for each target and
        surrogate compound using the  following equatior
                                  RRF. -
                             %£> =    -
                                             D/VT-15
        where:  %D
                RRF,.
                RRF,
percent difference;
RRF of the compound in
standard; and
mean RRF of the compound
calibration.
    5.10.5  Technical Acceptance Criteria

        5.10.5.1  The continuing calibration standard
        concentration level and frequency describeJKin
        system meeting the BFB instrument performance
                                ist be analyzed at the
                                    section on a GC/MS
                                leek criteria.
        5.10.5.2  The %D for each t4rgef~ltni~6ucroga.te compoxhwd  RRF  in a
        continuing calibration sequenc^-nmstbe witKltr-^XLO percent of the
        initial calibration mean RRFxin^order^tD^proceed wiph  the  analysis of
        samples and blanks.  Up to two. compound^ may excSBn the  maximum %D
        criteria; the %D for those compounds^, Jaow^ver, must not  exceed 40.0
        percent.
    5.10.5.3  Corrective Acl
                                        \  V  /
        5.10.5.4  If the/ret
        more than 20 seconds from
        standard, the /hrotaatograpj
        malfunctions ,/ana correct
             ne _for anyxintarnal standard changes by
                     contijming (12-hour) calibration
          lie systemsmuat be inspected for
                      required.
        5.10.5.5  Ir"-the canj^inuing calibration technical acceptance "criteria
        are not met, ins>^ct the ^system for problems.  It may be necessary  to
        clean the ion sourcevchange the column, or take other corrective
        actions tp—«e-et^the contcmuingx^alibration technical acceptance
        criterj
                /—-\  x
                                ^.bration acceptance criteria MUST be met
                                  performance evaluation (PE) samples, or
                                   d.  Any samples or required blanks analyzed
                                   tion criteria have not been met will
                                   •nal sample or blank cartridges (if
                                  1 cost to the Agency.
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    5.10.6  Documentation

            Reporting requirements are listed  in Exhibvfc  B/   Results  of the
        continuing calibration are reported on Form V)/-AAVT;\Jnternal
        standard area and RT shall be tabulated on Fe

5.11  Blank Analysis

    5.11.1  Summary

        5.11.1.1  To monitor for possible lab^rat/fery con&Smination, laboratory
        method blanks are analyzed with each/SDC? at leasr once  in  a 12-hour
        analytical sequence.  All steps in /che/analyticral /procedure are
        performed on the blank using all r/eageTi^s, standards, equipment,
        apparatus,  glassware,  and solvents^th^at wlnt^/a by  used for  a sample
        analysis.

        5.11.1.2  A field blank is designed to detec^x^otenbial sample
        contamination during the handling and  shipping pr^xcess^of  a field
        sample.  The Tenax® cartridg'e~u5e-d-as__afield blank^isyst be associated
        with the actual sampling process^;  therefore-;—dogblank cartridge is
        opened with the other cartrldges^re^ealfid, and carried through the
        same handling process as thos\ used to samtf/le~~~aTnb-i«it air.
        5.11.1.3  A laboratory method bl>
        Tenax® that has not left the
        spiked with the same^ameunt of surrc
        standard and carriea throujs
        sample.

        5.11.1.4  The
        sample is ad
        with associ
                   is an unused, certified
                   The blank cartridge  is
                  compounds and internal
                    tical procedure as  a field
                tandards that are added  to  each
                   samples must be analyzed
    5.11.2  Frequency

        5.11.2.1
        field
        shal
         zed once per sample delivery  group.   A
           g with each batch of <20  samples  and
          re analytical procedure.

bex analyzed after the calibration  standard(s)
  \lyzed.

    ally concentrated sample is encountered,  an
   ormed immediately after  the sample  analysis.
                              ank cartridges with  the  same amount of internal
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        standards and surrogate compounds and using  the  s
        as the field samples.

        5.11.3.2  Analyze the blanks following the sam;
        under section 5.13,  "Sample Analysis".

    5.11.4  CaIculations
                                       piking technique
                                     edure outlined
            The blanks are analyzed similar to a/ff&ld sample and
        equations in section 5.13.4 apply.     /  /

    5.11.5  Technical Acceptance Criteria
        NOTE:  If the most recent valid cal/brtion is
        internal standard area responses and RTSsin
        against the corresponding internal
        the mid level (CAL 3) standard of the initial
                                   initial calibration,
                                  lank are evaluated
                              re/L responses and RTs in
                                 libration.
        5.11.5.1  All blanks must be analyzed at the fteauerifcy^described  in
        section 5.11.2 on a GC/MS sYS£emmeeting the BFB instrument
        performance check and initi/al caTiBraeioji^or continuing calibration
        technical acceptance critei
        5.11.5.2  The percent recover
        the blanks must be between 80

        5.11.5.3  The area response for eac
        ±40 percent of areaxfelp&nse of the
        calibration.
                           the  surrogate  compounds in
                          ient.

                        tin the blank must  be within
                           the  most  recent  valid
        5.11.5.4  The
        be within ±20.
        calibration.
Jterition  time Tor  ea^sh  of \ne  internal  standards  must
 seconds  between—the  bTsml^  and the  most recent  valid
        5.11.5.5  TheNjlank^auyt n6t contain any target analyte at a
        concentration grfe«^ter than its CRQL and must not contain additional
        compounds with elutbsn characteristics and mass spectral features  that
        would inperfHre-^ith idfeRtific^ion and measurement of a method
        analyt^at its CRQt^ The to^l |tevel of analytes in the blank other
        than/the/s'urroga>6£s arH internal/standards must not exceed 10 ng.
    5.11.6,
        syste
        ensure t1
        reagents, g
            blanks  do not  meet  the  technical
          'ontractor must consider the  analytical
          1.   It  is the Contractor's responsibility to
         erences  caused by contaminants  in solvents,
         other sample storage and processing  hardware
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                                                             ines  in gas
                                                            problem, the
                                                           .d appropriate
                                                              ;e further sample
                                                                         ol
    that lead to discrete artifacts and/or elevated
    chromatograms be eliminated.  If contamination
    source of the contamination must be investigate
    corrective measures MUST be taken and documer
    analysis proceeds.

    5.11.6.2  All samples processed with a
    (i.e., contaminated) shall be flagged wit

5.11.7  Documentation
            Reporting requirements are listed ii( Exhibitf B7 Blank results are
        reported on Form I-AAVT. and the associated sajfiple4 are summarized on
        Form II-AAVT.  Internal standard a4easa,nd RT jfihajfl. be tabulated on
        Form VII-AAVT.

5.12  Laboratory Control Samples (LCS)

    5.12.1  Summary
                                                        ntrol sample designed
                                                              the analytical
                                                           ts the LCS
    5.12.
        The LCS is an internal^la'
    to assess the capability or\th
    method listed in this Exhibi
    compounds.
    5.12.2  Frequency

          .  The LCS must
        sequence,  and co;

    5.12.3  Procedure

        5.12.3.1  P
        at a concen'
        5.4.6.5, and t!
        of 100 ng each
        blanks.
                                              once per 12-hour analytical
                                                in the SDG.
                                            itaining all the LCS compounds
                                 for each compound according to section
                                and internal standards at a concentration
                                ne spiking technique as the samples and
                                         ng the same procedure described  in
                                  dual compound recoveries of the LCS using
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                    LCS % .Recovery
                                   Concert Cra tion
                                                reported
                                    Concentzation
                    x 1,
                                                 spited
        5.12.A.2  Field sample calculations  in  sectio
        LCS in monitoring the area  and  retention  tim<
        standards.
    5.12.5  Technical Acceptance Criteria

        NOTE:  If the most recent valid  calibr^
        internal standard area responses and
        against the corresponding internal
        the mid level (CAL 3) standard of

        5.12.5.1  The LCS must be analyzed""
        initial or continuing calibration, and
        criteria at the frequency described in sect

        5.12.5.2  The percent recove,
        the LCS must be between 80

        5.12.5.3  The percent recove*
        within the percent recovery
                               EQ. D/VT-16
                              apply  to  the
                                 e  internal
    5.12.6  Correcti,

        5.12.6.1  If
        standards are not mi
        It may beja»&»ssary to
        corrective
        crit
    of each of the su
is an initial calibration,
        rare evaluated
        iponses and RTs in
       ration.

  system meeting the BFB,
   £hnical acceptance
       .2.

        ;ate? compounds in
                          mpounds must be
                        tent.
        5.12.5.4  The area response chan
        valid calibration for each of the
        ±40 percent.

        5.12.5.5  The repfen
        valid calibrati
        ±20.0 seconds.
              n the LCS and the most recent
             ,al standards must -be within
                 ;he LCS and the most recent
                standards must be within
acceptance criteria for the internal
  calculations and instrument performance.
        the instrument or take other
       et the technical acceptance
                                  lay not submit data from an SDG until  all  the
                                   iteria are met.  LCS contamination from
                                   ,CS analyzed not meeting all the  technical
                                   quire analysis of additional LCS cartridges
                                  :he Agency.
                                 criteria MUST be met before any field
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                                          VOA of Ambient Air on Tenax®
        samples, performance evaluation  (PE) samples, oryfeqt/ired blanks  are
        analyzed.  Any samples or required blanks analyzed ichen  the  LCS
        technical acceptance criteria have not been met/wiO  require analysis
        of additional LCS cartridges at  no additional/cost tb\the Agency.
                                                    /  /^       -
    5.12.7  Documentation

            Reporting requirements are listed in
        Control Sample analysis data are report
        standard area and RT shall be tabulate

5.13  Sample Analysis

    5.13.1  Summary

            Prior to the analysis of samples,^Bhe appropriate GC/MS  operating
        conditions are established, instrument pefc£prmarl&e check standard is
        analyzed, and the GC/MS system is calibrated>xThe eantents  of the
        sample cartridge is desorbed, preconcentrated,  ahd subsequently
        analyzed by GC/MS under condTEiitms—in__section 5.5.  ^Sy/ldelines for
        qualitative and quantitative analysis are~"TJi*eu&sed  in sections  5.14
        and 5.15.
                                             bit B.   Labora
                                          on Form III-AAVT.  In
                                           Form VII-AAVT.
    5.13.2  Frequency

        5.13.2.1   If time remains  in  the
        calibration is perforjuesLsamples
        a continuing calibration sbandard.
                                         period in which an initial
                                         analyzed without analysis of
        5.13.2.2   If  time  cjoes  no
        injection  of  tne itistrume
        initial calibration  is  p
        check  standard  apd the
        analyzed bei

    5.13.3   Procedure
                                   n theM/-hour period since the
                            performafcs^check standard in which an
                          foi?med7v'both ^He instrument performance
                         ntirming caTiferation standard must be
                        na£ysis may begin.
         5.13. 3-i^ Analyze^ftamplesNinder
         section  5^-5—and^accor^j1^ to
         outl/lne0 in sectichi 5.i
                                 iie instrument conditions provided  in
                                'GC/MS instrumental analysis procedure
         5/13./G.2   Upon introduction of the cryofocused sample onto the column,
    JC/MS system is opara
 mge r*^m 35 to 300 amu.
chromatogY&£hic peak gnoi
identific.
library spS
                                      so that the MS scans the atomic mass
                                    At least five scans per eluting
                                  Ld be acquired.  Scanning allows
                                   compounds in the sample through searching of
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    5.13.3.3  Each analytical run must be checked for /saturation.  The
    level at which an individual compound will saturate /he detection
    system is a function of the overall system sensitivity and the mass
    spectral characteristics of that compound.  Wh^n aCsample is analyzed
    that has saturated ions from a compound, this/analysrsxmust be
    followed by a blank analysis.  If the blank .analysis is nc^t free of
    interferences, the system must be decontaminated.  Sample arta^ysis may
    not resume until a blank analyzed is founc
    interferences.

    5.13.3.4  Secondary ion quantitation
    sample matrix interferences with the
    quantitation is performed, document/the/reasons/

5.13.4  Calculations

    5.13.4.1  The equation below is used fb^calcu^ating concentrations.

                                                             EQ. D/VT-17
        where:  Xa  -
                                                aowed  only when  there  are
                                               rmary  ion/Xlf  secondary  ion
                                                            he  SDG  Narrative
                    compound
                    area of the
                    measured;
                    area of the ch
                    internal
                    amount of the
        5.13.4.2  Su
        percent rec
              e compound to be

    ion for the specific

'standard spiked into the

    om the analysis of the
      rd or the mid level (CAL
    calibration.

  ):   Calculate the surrogate
  tion:

                   EQ. D/VT-18
                         I-—-—_., —^ermihed by analysis, ng; and
                         juanrvty addeJisjro sample/blank, ng.

                                 ^sponse Change (%ARC):  Calculate the change
                                  jinternal standard by comparing with the most
                                   sing the following  equation:
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                                        - A
        where:
%ARC
AC
                              percent area
                              area response
                              calibration
                              area response
                                           X 100
response
 of the,
and
 of
                                                EQ.  D/VT-19
valid
        5.13.4.4  Internal Standard Retention
        shift in retention time between the
        recent valid calibration standard
        using the following equation:

                                 RTS = RT,
                                                         20
        where:  RTC -
      retention time of
      calibration; and
      retention time of
                RT  =

    5.13.5  Technical Acceptance

        NOTE:  If the most recent va'
        internal standard area respons
        against the corresponding inte
        the mid level (CAL 3) standard of'

        5.13.5.1  The fie^sample
        the BFB tuning, /mi
        technical acce
        5.13.2.
                                         .nitial calibration,
                             syin the sample are evaluated
                               .rd area responses and RTs in
                                    calibration.

                                  on a GC/MS system meeting
                                  .tinuing calibration
                                 incy described in section
        5.13.5.2
        ±20.0 second
        most recent va"

        5.13.5.3
        ±40

        5.1,
        ho.
        pe

        5.13.5.6
        the sample mu
                            internal standard must be within
                     time of the internal standard in the
                     the internal standards must be within
                           calibration.

              t be desorbed and analyzed within the contract
                                 jhave a laboratory method blank meeting the
                                   criteria of less than 10 ng of total VOCs
             recovery of each of the surrogate compounds  in
             «7een 80 and 120 percent.
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        5.13.5.7  All target compound concentrations  must/hot/exceed the upper
        limit of the initial calibration  range  and no compound ion (excluding
        the compound peaks in  the solvent front)  may  sajaira>ce  the  detector.

    5.13.6  Corrective Action
        5.13.6.1  If the on-column concentration oi
        exceeds the initial calibration  range,
        that are out of range.
                                            any compoufjo. in Smv  sample
                                              fsults for the comrftaunds
        5.13.6.2  Internal standard  responses ,and/retention times must be
        evaluated during or  immediately  after/da/a acqui^Tfcion.   If the
        retention time for any  internal  stantiarel change/ bymore than 20
        seconds (0.33 minutes)  from  the  latrest/continuAng/(12-hour)
        calibration standard or mid  level ACAL>i) standa/d if samples are
        analyzed in an initial  calibration analytbs^l sequence,  the GC/MS
        system must be inspected  for malfunctions,  and^corrections made as
        required.
        5.13.6.3  If  the  SICP  area
        than ±40 percent  between th  samp]
        calibration,  the  GC/MS system
        corrections made  as  appropriate":
                                   internal  stand^d  changes  by more
                                         the  most  recent valid
                                   be inspec£e~d--€a£_malfunction and
5 . 13 . 6 . 4  When target compounds
quantitation limits (CRQL) , but
criteria, report the concentration
CRQL is 5 ng and a jeotlcetrtration of
"2J."
                                            witt
                                               ng
                            acceptance criteria.
  contract required
 ra meet the identification
a "J."  For example, if the
 is calculated, report as
5.13.6.5  If t
surrogates and' i
surrogate and' i
It may be nf[ces
corrective
standard technic"

5.13.6.6
to hayi
and
the,
    5.13.7   DoculB«itat
             Reporting
                                   ;hri"ical"^cepta\>ce criteria for the
                                   •kers-are nbfe-aiet, check calculations,
                                  'andard solv±ioitfs,  and instrument performance.
                                 'ecaXibrate the instrument or take other
                                    s to meet the surrogate and internal
                                      e^ds to analyze more than one (1) sample
                                comp^aunds^within the initial calibration range
                                d ions^ncft saturating the detector (excluding
                                  front),  contact Sample Management Office
                                   he Region for instructions.

                                    :Ot meet technical acceptance criteria must
                      tents  are listed in Exhibit B.  Sample analysis
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                                                  VOA of Ambient Air on Tenax®
        data are reported on Form I-AAVT;
        be tabulated on Form VI I-AAVT.

5 . 14  Performance Evaluation Samples

    5 . 14 . 1  Summary
                                           Internal stand/rd /area and RT shall
                                                                      the
        5.14.1.1  The performance evaluation (PE) /s«Brples will assisT
        Agency in monitoring Contractor performance/ The laboratory
        be informed as to which compounds are cyonta/ined in the PE samples or
        the concentrations.

        5.14.1.2  The laboratory will receiyi R£ samples' otC Tenax® adsorbent
        tubes from the Agency.  The sample^ will come dritn instructions
        concerning the desorption procedure\requir^d/f or/the PE samples .  Add
        internal standards and surrogate compobqds to t^ie PE sample, following
        procedures in Section 4.

        5.14.1.3  In addition to complying with the PE saw^le ^fcchnical
        acceptance criteria, the lab'SrattH-y.jgill be responsibJ^i for correctly
        identifying the quantifying^ the
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         5.14.5.2   The  PE sample must be analyzed with a me
         the blank  technical acceptance criteria.

         5.14.5.3   The  percent recovery of each of the
         the sample must be between 80 and 120 percent
         5.14.5.4   The  retention time for each inte
         sample  analysis  must be within ±20.0 secon
         the  internal standard in the most recent

         5.14.5.5   The  %ARC for each of the
         analysis  must  be within ±40 percent
         calibration.

         5.14.5.6   The  results of analysis
         provided  in the  performance evaluatl
         and  accuracy criteria in comparison wit
         outlined  in Section 6.

    5.14.6   Corrective Action

         5.14.6.1   If the PE sample
         internal  standard and surrogS
         standard  solutions and insti
         recalibrate the  instrument or take \th0r
         to meet the technical acceptance\riteri/.
                          blank that met
               standards in the PE sample
                        t valid
                     e target compounds
                     must meet precision
                      results, as
                       eria for the
                        alculations,
                       tay be necessary to
                       action procedures
        5.14.6.2   If duplic
        PE sample  must be
        met.   If after r
        standards  are ijtsi
        first  analysis
        laboratory.
        within the
        and must be
             E samples are provided, the
                        criteria are not
                the RTs for all internal
               en the problem with the
             within the control of the
            from the analysis with SICPs
           sidered the initial analysis
on all data deliverables.
        5.14.6.3   If  the  relraalysfSxpf the PE sample does not solve the
        problem,  i-^e-r-r-J^ie  SICP^areas^ar internal standard RTs are outside the
        contract  limits for-vboth aha^-vse^, then submit the SICP data and
        sample dacS" trdTJKbotn^^nalyse&x/Distinguish between the initial
        analysis;  and  the  re^analysis  on all data deliverables,  using the sample
        sufifix/es  specified  in\ExtvLbit B.   Document in the SDG Narrative all
        ivfepe/ction and corrective kctions taken.
             \                )
                      no other  FE Sykmple cartridges are provided for
                            the' results after flagging the data as required.
                              )G /narrative, if necessary.
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        5.14.6.5  In addition to complying with the PE sample7 technical
        acceptance criteria, the Contractor will be responsible for correctly
        identifying the compounds included in the PE sample^.  The Agency will
        notify the Contractor of unacceptable performs
        5.14.6.6  If the PE sample is provided witl
        technical acceptance criteria MUST be met
        reported.  Also, the Contractor must demc
        performance for compound identification/an<
        Contractor fails to meet the PE sample/te<
        the Agency may take, but is not limit/d
        reduction of the number of samples,
        site visit, a full data audit, and/<
        analyze a remedial PE sample, and^or
        Cure Notice.

    5.14.7  Documentation
            Reporting requirements are listed in Exhibit
        data are reported on Form
        be tabulated on Form VIl-j

5.15  Qualitative Analysis
                                                SDG, "PEsamj
                                                 sample ota^a ar*
                                           ;rate acceptable
                                            quantification.
                                          inical acceptance criteria,
                                                   •wing actions:
                                                   Lmple shipment,
                                                  .aboratory to
                                                          such as a
                                                        tple analysis
                                                       ea and RT shall
    5.15.1  Target Compounds

        5.15.1.1  The compounds-ij^ted  in  tf
        Exhibit C and in Table D/VT\1
        an analyst competent
        Responsibility «aniple component and standard component
                              (pXimary  and secondary ion identification).
                                    correspondence of the GC relative retention
                                    onent RRT must compare within ±0.06 RRT
                                    ndard component.  For reference, the
                          run ita tfte same 12-hour time period as the sample.
                         inteyfemng components prohibits accurate assignment
                       com>Q/ent/RRT from the total ion chromatogram , the RRT
                                sing SICPs for ions unique to the component of
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        interest.

        5.15.1.4  For comparison of standard and sampl
        spectra, mass spectra obtained on the Contract
        Once obtained, these standard spectra mav
        purposes only if the Contractor's GC/MS meet
        performance requirements for BFB.  These s
        obtained from the run used to obtain refer
                                                             required.
        5.15.1.5  The requirements for qualitat^
        of mass spectra are as follows:
                                         re Xrerification by compaJsi/on
                                            Sarg mass si
        All ions present in the sta
        intensity greater than 10 ^erc/nt (mos/ a
        spectrum equals 100 perce
        spectrum;
                                             mt
                                                      resent
                      a at a relative
                     indant ion in the
                       in the sample
        The relative intensities of such i~
        percent between the standard and samp
        For an ion with an ab_undance of 50 percerf
        spectra, the corre
        and 70 percent) ;
                                                e abundance
                     agree within ±20
                  spectra.  (Examp1e:
                     in the standard
                         t be between 30
                For each internal sta
                in the sample extract h\s
                percent from the area me
                continuing calibration
                from the mea«-area measured
                either criterion is
                improve
                             ot met,
        2 me
                     the area measured
         hanged by greater than 40
measured during the most recent
 che\Jc or/by greater than 50 percent
             initial calibration.  If
             al action must be taken to
                                     .uri
                                                 ,he sample spectrum but not
                                                 must be considered and
                                                ing the comparison.  All
                                   :he identification criteria must be reported
                                     For all compounds below the CRQL report
                                    lowed by a "J", e.g., "3J."
                                           verified by all of the above
                                         dgement of the mass spectral
        intrpretation speb-i^lis^ the identification is correct, then the
        Coiitraetor shall report chat identification and proceed with
          lantzlf ication.
5.15.2/1\A lib^ry
componentsTxy: the^pu
                                   shall be executed for non- target sample
                               fose of tentative identification.  For  this
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    purpose, the 1990 (or more recent) release of the/NIST Library,
    containing 50,000 spectra, shall be used.  Computer/generated  library
    search routines must not use normalization rouclne^that would
    misrepresent the library or unknown spectra wWen compared to each
    other.  Up to 10 organic compounds of greate
    not listed in Exhibit 0 shall be tentative
    search of the NIST Library.  Only after
    spectra with the nearest library
    interpretation specialist assign a
                                                                  ncentration
                                                                       forward
                                         searche
           comparisor
           the mass spe^E^al
         identification.
                                                                         ?le
        5.15.2.2  Guidelines For Making Tenta,

                Relative intensities of ma
                (ions greater than 10 per
                be present in the sample

                The relative intensities of the
                ±20 percent.  (Example:  For an ion
                percent of the standard spectra, the coi
                abundance must be
                                                       Cation:
                                                       eference spectrum
                                                      abundant ion) should
                                                       should agree within
                                                     an^>abundance of 50
                                                      sponging sample  ion
                Molecular ions pres«
                in sample spectrum;

                Ions present in the sample
                spectrum should be reviews
                contaminatioja-e¥;4.d bevs^ported as unknown.  The mass spectral
    specialist should^give aaftitioristi classification of'the unknown
    compound Jtf^p^&sibleXi.e., unknown aromatic, unknown hydrocarbon,
       jrown/chlorinatexl compound).  If probable molecular weights can  be
    distinguished, include them.

    
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    located  correctly.   If the  compound identification is
                             ct, the
    computer  then performs  the  quantitative  calculation using?' the method of
    relative  response  factors.   Data are  reported as  ng yor yig/tube (since the
    entire  contents  of the  tube is  introduced into the JGC/nS system,  and can
    be subsequently  converted to ng/m3  if the volume  or air sampled is known
    to the  laboratory.
    5.16.1  Target Compound  Quantitation

        5.16.1.1  Sample  quantitation  is performed tfy the data
        system  for all  desired  ions  of all  target  /compounds.   Target compounds
        are quantified  according to  the following/equation
                             processing
                               X, ng/m3' =
        where:  X    -   target  compound air  cor
                AX   -   area  of ion  of  analyte,
                ngls -   mass  of internal standard appl
                As   -   area  of standard,
                RRF  =   relative re;
                V0   -   volume  of

        If the volume of air  sampled b
        equation becomes:
                                EQ. D/VT-21
        5.16.1.2  The coi
        scan number, ti:

        5.16.1.3  St
        be evaluated
        retention ti:
        the latest
        system must be insp
        required-^JXhe—SICP of
        evaluat^a for eacn^sample
                          oratory, the above


                                EQ. D/VT-22
               int) out peak number, m/e,
                  area and amount.

              rfn times in all standards must
               data acquisition.  If the
  ird changes by more than 30 seconds from
lour) calibration,  the chromatographic
   malfunctions,  and corrections made as
       il standards must be monitored and
            If the  SICP area for any
        intertfal^CanaarcLcharJges by rt&rX than 40 percent,  the  mass
        speccronretric system,.musX; be inspected for malfunction  and corrections
        made a.z appropriate. NWhert corrections are made,  reanalysis of
        duplicate samples analyped\while  the  system was malfunctioning is
        *eces-sary.

    5.16.2 ^Risn-Tar^t Compound Qtfantitation

        5.16.2.1  Ah\estima*ed /Concentration  for non-target components
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        tentatively identified shall be  quantified by  the/standard method.
        The nearest internal standard  free  of  interferences/shall  be used.
        5.16.2.2  The formula for calculating concentffations^isthe same as in
        section 5.16.1.1.  Total area  counts  (or  peal/he/Cgi^ts)  fTS^m the total
        ion chromatograms are to be used for  both ttfe  compourJii to
        and the standard.  A relative  response fact^or/(RRF)  of  ohe (IjHs to
        be assumed.  The value  from this quantita£i>op  shall  be  qualtfej^ed a*
        estimated (i.e., flagged "J").   This  estimated concentration snoHld7be
        calculated for all tentatively identifyed ^compounds  as  well as those
        identified as unknowns.

        5.16.2.3  An estimated  concentrations  sh(buld be /calculated for all
        tentatively identified  compounds as wesLl  as tWose/identified as
        unknowns.  This estimated concentration must/oe^alculated for all
        tentatively identified  compounds as we^ij.  as thg4e identified as
        unknowns.
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                                LITY FOR THE
 6    PERFORMANCE  REQUIREMENTS  FOR DEMONSTRATING METHOD ACCE^TA
     ANALYSIS  OF  AMBIENT AIR

 6.1   Summary
     6.1.1  Although  this  method describes the GC/MS
     compounds  collected on Tenax®,  collection on ottfer/adsorbents isX.
     acceptable if  the  performance criteria describedifn this section areNqet.
     Specifically,  the  analyst  must demonstrate tha~tN:ollection on an^iternVt
     solid adsorbent  and subsequent GC/MS  analysjte poduce results meeting
     these general  criteria:

            Minimum  contract required quanti^at^n limits (X^RQL) listed in
            Table  D/VT-1;

            Replicate  precision within 30 percent

            Audit  accuracy of  30 percent* for targ&t^compbund concentrations
            normally expected  in ambient  air.
    *   Exceptions are carbon  tetra/dhlorTc
        which higher audit  accuracies
                    , 1 -trichlol?6ethane,  for
             3orteo~irT-the-4ISEPA TAMs  study.
    6.1.2  These criteria were  establi>she^susing/historical' data from the
    application of TO-10 methodology  toNsampleifi  from the Toxics Air Monitoring
    System (TAMs) and the Urban Air ToxicSt Monit/ring Program (UATMP).   The
    primary reason to base  the  acceptability of/analysis method on performance
    is to allow systems curr^nTTy-vbeing  used\for\the analysis of VOCs in water
    to be used for VOCs in/air.   Solutions ratt\er\han compressed gas
    standards may be used'for^catibration.   However/ audit standards must be
    humidified gas standards, to  mast^clo~se^y res^prfble the air matrix.
    Details for the dejfernanation 0f  each ofrhe_criteria follow.
6.2  Minimum Contract Ret
    /itation Lifiits  (CRQL)
    The minimum
replicate measurements
the expected jtoeee^ioji linul
seven re
Student's/
                                CO
6 . 3  Repli
    by each laboratory by making seven
    .entration of the compound  of interest near
        :andard deviation computed for the
     ind tihis value multiplied  by 3.14 (the
•cent confidence for 7 values).
                                   the
    relat
    There are1
    measurement.
    effect on the p
   ed for this program  is  the  unsigned
   'licate measurements  of  the  same  sample.
    may affect the quoted  precision of the
 :he compound of interest itself  may have  some
 as the observation that styrene generally
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    shows slightly poorer precision than the bulk  of nonpo/lar/VOCs.   The
    primary influence on precision is the concentration  Leve/ of  the  compound
    of interest  in the sample, i.e., the percent relative  standard deviation
    for a set of replicate values degrades  as  the  concentration approaches  the
    detection limit.  A conservative measure of preciSion^Vas  otvfcaj.ned  from
    replicate analysis of Tenax® samples from  the  TAJls tfetworfcx.  Thrs^is  the
    source for the 30 percent figure of merit  for  overall  replica^ precision
    given above.

6.4  Audit Accuracy

        Audit Bias is defined as the relative/difference/between  the
    measurement  result and the nominal concentration of/the/audit spiked
    compound, i.e.,  [(True - Found  x lOOJ/Truev.   Audi/standards will  be
    supplied to  the participating  iboratori^s, the^se/audlt standards
    analyzed, and the results judged against cr-iteria ba4ed on historical
    data.
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Compound
                                  Table  D/VT-1

         Target Compound  List  for Volatiles  Collected or
               and Contract Required  Quantitation  Limit
                                          CAS RN
                                           75-6
                                          104-51-8
                                           56-23-5
                                          108-90-7
Benzaldehyde
Benzene
Benzonitrile
Bromobenzene
Bromochloromethane
l-Bromo-3-chloropropane
Bromoethane
Bromotrichloromethane
n-Butylbenzene
Carbon Tetrachloride
Chlorobenzene
2 -Chlorobutane
l-Chloro-2,3-epoxypropane
2-Chloroethoxyethene
Chloroform
1-Chloropropane
2 -Chloropropane
3-Chloro-l-propene
m-Chlorotoluene
o-Chlorotoluene
p-Chlorotoluene
1,2-Dibromoethane
D ib romome thane
1,2-Dibromopropane
1,2-Dichlorobenzene
1,3-Dichlorobenzene
1,4-Dichlorobenzene
1,3-Dichlorobutane
1,4 -Dichlorobutani
2,3-Dichlorobutine
c is -1,4 -Dichl^ro-
3,4-Dichlor
1,1-DichloroetWane
1,2-Dichloroe/hane
l,l-Dich*oro
l,2-DichIb
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                                                  VGA of Ambient Air on Tenax®
                                 Table D/VT-1
                                  (continued)

         Target Compound List for Volatiles Collected/on Tens
               and Contract Required Quantitation Li
Compound
                                         100-
                                         630-20-
                                          79-43-5
                                         127-18-4
Ethylbenzene
(l-Methylethyl)benzene
1-Methyl-4-(l-methylethyl)benzene
Pentachloroethane
1-Phenyle thanone
Styrene
1,1,1,2-Tetrachloroethane
1,1,2,2 -Tetrachloroe thane
Tetrachloroethylene
Tetrahydrofuran
Toluene
Tribromomethane
1,1,1-Trichloroethane
1,1,2-Trichloroethane
Trichloroethylene
1,2,3-Trichloropropane
1,3,5-Trimethylbenzene
m- and p-Xylenes
o-Xylene
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                                 Table D/VT-2

                Typical  Operating Conditions for a GC/MSy

Thermal Desorption Unit - NuTech Model 320, Tekraan Hoc
                                                             xor equivalent
                                     Helium @ 1.2 mj
                                     8 minutes
                                     25°C
                                     150°C
                                     10 mL/min,
                                    200 °C
                                    30°C
                                    0.1 minute's
                                    48C/min to
                                    240eC
                                    0.1 minutes
Purge gas (prior to desorption)
Desorption cycle
Initial desorption temperature
Final desorption temperature
Thermal desorption unit purge

Gas Chromatographv

Injection/Detector temperature
Initial column temperature
Initial hold time
Program (ramp rate)
Final hold temperature
Final hold time
Maximum oven temperature
Carrier gas
GC/MS interface
Sample injection to MS
Column
Mass Spectrometer -

Mass range
Scan time
El condition
Mass scan and detector modi

Routine tuning
Preamp sensit^:
Emission cu
Electron
Mass filt
Filter
Total la
Resolution
Display
Response
           3/sec at 250°C
              jet

   'd OV-1 glass capillary
   :thyl silicone (50 m x 0.3
   film  thickness)  Scientific
         SE-30   glass  capillary
   :hyl silicone (50 m x 0.5 mm,
     ckness),or equivalent.

ectron Impact (El)
                                    1 sec-10 min over entire range
                                    70 eV
                                    Follow manufacturer instruction for select
                                         selective detector (MS) and scan mode
                                         nofluorobenzene  (BFB)

                                    -0.45
                                    1000 to 1500
                                    10 amu/sec
                                    x 100
                                    1
                                    Normal
                                    TIC
                                    Fast
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            M/e

             50

             75

             95

             96

            173

            174

            175

            176

            177
                  Table D/VT-3

Required BFB Key Ions and Ion Abundance


               Ion Abundance Criteri

         8.0 to 40.0 percent of m/,

         30.0 to 66.0 percent o

         base peak, 100 perce

         5.0 tO 9.0 percent/of

         less than 2.0

         50.0 to 120.0 percent of m/e"

         4.0 to 9.0 jf5reen£_o_f_ m/e 174

         93.0 to Wt   ~~~
NOTE:  All iorN^bundaR^es mus£ b£ normalized to  m/z 95,  the nominal base peak,
even though the iotksabunaajK:«s of/m/z 174 may be up to 120  percent that of m/z 95.
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                                  Table D/VT-4

            Composition  and  Concentration  (ng,  on column/in
                            of Calibration Standards
 Compound

 benzaldehyde
 benzene
 benzonitrile
 bromobenzene
 b romochlorome thane
 1-bromo- 3 -chloropropane
 bromoethane
 bromotrichloromethane
 butylbenzene
 carbon tetrachloride
 chlorobenzene
 2-chlorobutane
 1-chloro-2,3-epoxypropane
 2-chloroethoxyethene
 chloroform
 1-chloropropane
 2-chloropropane
 3-chloro-1-propene
 m-chlorotoluene
 o-chlorotoluene
 p-chlorotoluene
 1,2-dibromoethane
 dibromomethane
 1,2-dibromopropane
 1,2-dichlorobenzene
 1,3-dichlorobenzene
 1,4-dichlorobenzene
 1,3-dichlorobutane
 1,4-dichlorobutane
 2,3-dichlorobutane
 3,4- dichloro -1 -^butene
 cis-l,4-dichl
 1,1-dichlor
 1,2-dichlo
Cal 1
                                    Cal__5
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                                 Table D/VT-4
                                  (continued)

            Composition and Concentration (ng,  on colt
                           of Calibration Standards
Compound
                                     Cal 1
1,1-dichloroethene
1,2-dichloropropane
1,3-dichloropropane
1,2-dimethyIbenzene
1,4-dioxane
l-ethenyl-4-chlorobenzene
ethylbenzene
(1-methylethyl) benzene
l-methyl-4-(l-methylethyl)benzene
pentachloroethane
1-phenylethanone
styrene
1,1,1,2-tetrachloroethane
1,1,2,2-tetrachloroethane
tetrachloroethene
tetrachloromethane
te trahydro furan
tribromomethane
1,1,1-trichloroethane
1,1,2-trichloroethane
trichloroethene
1,2,3-trichloropropane
1,3,5-trimethylbenze
toluene
xylene, m- and p-
xylene, o-
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                                 Table D/VT-5

       Target  Compound  List  for Volatiles  Collected on
               with Characteristic Ions (Primary and S/cor
                         Cartridges
                       •ry)
Compound

Benzene
Bromobenzene
Bromochloromethane
1-Bromo-3 -chloropropane
Bromoethane
Bromotrichloromethane
n-ButyIbenzene
Carbon Tetrachloride
Chlo robenzene
2 -Chlorobutane
l-Chloro-2,3-epoxypropane
2 -Chloroethoxyethene
Chloroform
1-Chloropropane
2-Chloropropane
3-Chloro-l-propene
m-Chlorotoluene
o-Chlorotoluene
p-Chlorotoluene
1,2-Dibromoethane
D ib r omome thane
1,2-Dibromopropane
 ,2-Dichlorobenzene
 ,3-Dichlorobenzene
 ,4-Dichlorobenzene
 ,3-Dichlorobutane
 ,3-Dichlorobutane
1,4-Dichlorobutane
cis-l,4-Dichloro-2-butene
3,4-Dichloro-l-bu
1,1-Dichloroetj
1,2-Dichloro
1,1-Dichlor/eti
1,2-Dichlo.
Primary Ion
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                                 Table DAT-5
                                  (continued)

       Target  Compound  List  for Volatiles  Collected  on/Tena>
               with Characteristic Ions (Primary and/6ec/
                                     Primary  Ion
Compound

1,3-Dichloropropane
1,4-Dioxane
Ethylbenzene
l-Ethenyl-4-chlorobenzene
(1-Methylethyl) benzene
1-Methyl-4-(l-methylethyl)benzene
Pentachloroethane
1-Phenyle thanone
Styrene
1,1,1,2-Tetrachloroethane
1,1,2,2-Tetrachloroethane
Tetrahydrofuran
Tetrachloroethylene
Tribromomethane
1,1,1-Trichloroethane
1,1,2-Trichloroethane
Trichloroethylene
1,2,3-Trichloropropane
1,3,5-Trimethylbenzene
Toluene
Xylanes, o-, m-, and p-
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                                  Table D/VT-6

       Typical Compounds Used in Response Factor (RF) Detei
                  Specific Mass Loading onto  Spiked Carl
 Compound

 Benzene
 Chloroform
 1,1,1-Trichloroethane
 Carbon Tetrachloride
 1,2-Dichloroethane
 Trichloroethylene
 1,1,2,2-Tetrachloroethane
 Chlorobenzene
 Tetrachloroethylene
 Ethylbenzene
 o-, m-,  and p-Xylenes
 Styrene
 o-Dichlorobenzene
 p-Dichlorobenzene
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                                  Figure D/VT-1

                     Common  Designs of Adsorbent  Cartrigeys
                                                              Cartridge
                                                              mm OD x
                                                             mm Lena)
                                  (a) Glass Cartridge
1/2" to
i/r-
R*dudn«
Union

                                   [ultibcd Adsorbent Tube
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                                Figure D/VT-2




                    Typical Desorption GC/MS Configuration
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                                 Figure D/VT-3

                            Flash Evaporation Unit
                                       A*—  HALF,

                                       P	 •«	/HELIUM FLOW
                                                   AJON ULTRA-TORR 5/8  in.
                                                     ION (bored ouC to 16.5
                                                     . 5 mm)
                                                   TENAX ADSORBENT  CARTRIDGE
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    Matheson
    8-5BD
    Regulator
                                      Figure  D/VT-4

                              Permeation  Tube System for
                         Generating  Standard Gas Atmospheres
                                                                        500 iccm


                                                                              Exhaurt Line


                                                                            ray Teflon-Plug
                                                                       ^/ Stopcodci


                                                                            N«edlt Valves
            Mixing Chamber
                                                                       Permeation Chamber
                                                                       Jacket
                                                            Thermostat, Heiter. and
                                                            Circulating Pump
                                                                 Carrie.r.Gas Line:

                                                                 Thermostat Fluid Lines
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                                  Figure D/VT-5

                         Tenax Cleanup Schematic Diagram
          ASSIGN  NUMBEf
             TO TENAX
               BATCH
   SOXHLET
EXTRACTION
          •  Logbook
          •  Cha)n«of*Custody
 Methanao/Pent
 Extraction
                                             is/hour
              THERMAL
            DESORPTION
          •  Hallum flow
          •  Descrb for
 CARTRtaGE
   PACKING
                                         tub*
                                         Star* in cte*n room
                                         In en* gallon cans
                                         Rafrlgarat*
                                         until us*
                                         Compute logbook and
                                         Chaln-of-Custcdy Form
   D«»iceat*
•  Vacuum ov«n
     100° C
   overnight with
   Nitrogen Flow


/ Jt
SIEVING
TENAX
f
-4-

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Tenax  Batch  No.:	

Virgin	  Recycled^

No.  of cartridges:	
                           Figure D/VC-6

                      Tenax Cleanup Worksheet


                     	      Proj<
                           (check one)  Recy(
SIEVING/PACKING

Sieve  (40/60)

Packing

CLEANUP

Teflon

Teflon line
                                              Date:
                                             Hours:
                                          imp trap:
                                           (hours):
                               rent  through  Act.  C:
                                              Date:

                                              Date:



                                              Date:

                                              Date:
                                                       12345
                                              Date
                                             Hours
                                           lowrate
EXTRACTION

No. of Soxhlet units  (circle  one)

Methanol extraction:



Pentane extraction:
DRYING

Nitrogen chamber



Vacuum oven:
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                 QUALITY ASSURANCE/QUAL\TY\ONTRO
December, 1991

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                                  EXHIBIT E




                QUALITY  ASSURANCE/QUALITY CONTROL REQUI




                              TABLE OF CONTENTS
                                                                     Page No.




SECTION 1   INTRODUCTION




SECTION 2   QUALITY ASSURANCE PLANS




SECTION 3   STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURES  .././... ./>.	E-7




SECTION 4   CHAIN-OF-CUSTODY	/./...././	E-14




SECTION 5   DOCUMENT CONTROL	>^ .  >\ /  . /	E-17




SECTION 6   ANALYTICAL STANDARDS REQUIREMENTS .  -\.   . ^x.	E-21




SECTION 7   METHOD SPECIFIC QA/QC REQUIREMENTS  . .  .  7XNV,  .  r>	E-27



                                  r——-^     ^/
SECTION 8   REGIONAL DATA REVIEW   /.  w^.  • T^T—r-_^^^^	E-33




SECTION 9   LABORATORY EVALUATION SAMfcLES\.  . .  / :/T~~r~-^^/.	E-34




SECTION 10  GC/MS TAPE AUDITS	\.  \/.  /	E-36




SECTION 11  ON-SITE LABORATORY-EVALUATIONS  \ .  \	E-37




SECTION 12  QUALITY ASSUR/NCEx-DMA  TREND ANALYS^XS .\	E-40



                          J       \  ^^^^    V
SECTION 13  DATA MANAGEMENT^ ...  J .... ^v^-	E-42




SECTION 14  REFERENCES  /  . .  .  /.  / .  .  /">-*/	E-44
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                                   SECTION 1

                                 INTRODUCTION
1.1  Quality assurance (QA) and quality control (QC) are/incegral parts  of
EPA's Contract Laboratory Program (CLP).  The CLP QA pr/5gra4 consists of
management review and oversight at the planning, implementat]LlxK and
completion stages of environmental data generation aotiv^ftTies.  tbxensure that
data provided are of the quality required.  The CLP/^C/prograifrx^nc hides  those
activities required as part of data generation to ^Qsyre that  theMataa^e  of
known and documented quality.
1.2  During the planning of an environmental d
activities focus on defining data quality obj
designing a QC system to measure and documen
generated.  During the implementation of th<
activities ensure that the QC system is fu:
deficiencies uncovered by the QC system are
environmental data are generated, QA activitie"
of data obtained to determine its suitability to
remedial decisions.
                                                   ollection program, QA
                                               ti^es and £*iteria, and
                                                  qualit^ of data that will  be
                                                  collection effort, QA
                                                ing effectively, and that  the
                                                           corrected.  After
                                                 locus ctfi assessing the quality
                                                           forcement or
         dent:
                                    /to
1.3  The purpose of this Exhibit is
and the processes by which the CLP <
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1.6  Necessary components of a complete QA/QC program  inclidde/internal QC
criteria that demonstrate acceptable levels of performance, a(s determined  by
QA review.  External review of data and procedures is  ac/compJlished by  the
monitoring activities of the National Program Office,  tyegi«(nal data  users,
Sample Management Office, NEIC, and EMSL/LV.  Each e?
accomplishes a different purpose.  These reviews are,
sections of this Exhibit.  Performance evaluation sampl4s provide ahvexternal
QA reference for the program.  A laboratory on-sit< evaluation s>s£em  rs^also
part of the external QA monitoring.  A feedback
the various review functions to the contract laboratories through
communications with the Administrative Project/Off/cers  (APOs) and Technical
Project Officers (TPOs).

1.7  This 'Exhibit is not a guide to constructing QA pro^ec/t plans, QC  systems,
or a QA organization.  It is, however, an ^xpl'anat ion/of /the QC  and  QA
requirements of the CLP.  It outlines someNs^imuliKS/andards for QA/QC
programs.  It also includes specific items thats^are required in  a QA Plan  and
by the QA/QC documentation detailed in this contra^r.  DfeJAvery  of this
documentation provides the Agency with a complete daczt^packa-ge which will
stand alone, and limits the need for contact with the  CohtxactcJr or  with an
analyst, at a later date, if some a>s/pect--x>f~»Etje_analysis is>«estioned.
                                                 .Contractor
                                   aeets the
                                   data comparison,
1.8  To ensure that the product deli
requirements of the contract and to
the Agency requires the following from^he^Con/ra^tor.

    1.8.1  Development and implementation\f a OA program, and documentation
    of the key elements of that-QA program through a written QA Plan, as
    described in Section 2/of this
                                      libit.
    1.8.2  Preparation j/f
    Procedures  (SOPs)
     adherer
 ascribed/in Sectior
                                                   /Standard Operating
                                                or this Exhibit.
    1.8.3  Adherence/ to
    specified in thexcontfJ
   analytical methods-and associated QC requirements
    1.8.4  Verification  o
    purity of nea^jnatferials al
    from privat^chemical>sfeouses.
        the
                                   _al standards and documentation  of the
                                       rity and accuracy of  solutions obtained
    1.8.7  Subm
    review.
       analysis of laboratory performance evaluation
         nee to corrective action procedures.

           laboratory evaluations, including
          procedures.

all/raw^data and pertinent documentation for Regional
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     1.8.8  Submission,  upon request,  of GC/MS tapes and
     documentation for tape audits.

     1.8.9  Submission for Agency review of all originaly
     generated during sample analyses.
      applicable
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                                   SECTION 2

                            QUALITY ASSURANCE PLANS
2.1  The Contractor shall establish a QA program wi
providing sound analytical chemical measurements.
incorporate the QC procedures, any necessary corr
documentation required during data collection as
assessment measures performed by management to
production.

2.2  As evidence of such a program, the Con
Quality Assurance Plan (QAP) which describ
implemented to achieve the following:

    2.2.1  Maintain data integrity, validity,

    2.2.2  Ensure that analytical measurement system,
    acceptable state of stability and reproducibility
    2.2.3  Detect problems throug:
    action procedures which keep
                                pare a written
                           ures that are
    2.2.4  Document all aspects of theNjieaJ
    data that are technically sound and

2.3  The.QAP must present,
objectives, and specific
quality requirements in
each element shall be i;
be available during
the Administrative P
preparation of a Q<
                                 intained  in  an
                              tablish  corrective
                                 able.
                   leryt  process  in order  to  provide
                     .ef ensible.

                      policies,  organization,
                            to achieve the data
                         able, SOPs pertaining to
                        t of the QAP.   The QAP must
                   ion and upon  written request by
                     nformation relevant to the
                    'M publications"'*'.
2.4  ELEMENTS OF A QU
    2.4.1  The
    program  sh.
         2.4
              the Contractor's quality assurance
sed irT

    policy and Objectives

       Personnel
                            ientf of QC and QA responsibilities; and
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                    Reporting relationships.

                Personnel;

                    Staff resumes;

                    Education and experience requireji
                    Contract; and

                    Training progress.

                Facilities and Equipment;

                    Instrumentation and bad

                    Maintenance activities

                Document Control;

                    Laboratory notebook policy;

                    Sample and dat
                    documentation
               and
                    Logbook maintenan
                     and distribution \of
                    Case file organizati
                    procedures; and
          aures;

ration, and review


  roval, review,  revision,
                Analytical/ Methodol
                        7       7  /    \.  F
                                                frequency;

                                     and storage procedures;

                        jle prejJ&ratiohxprocedures;

                                fsis  pr^sc/edures; and

                                  jaration procedures.

                Data Generation);

                          colle/ctiy6n  procedures;

                     iata f»/lucVlon procedures;
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                    Data review procedures;

                    Data reporting and  authorization

                    Data management procedures.

                Quality Control Program;  and

                    Solvent, reagent, and adsorbefltsCcheck

                    Reference material  analysi?

                    Internal QC checks; and

                    Corrective action and
                    procedures.

                Quality Assurance Program Assessing

                    Data audits;

                    Systems audits

                    Performance audit

                    Corrective action pfbicedtores/ and

                    QA repor£i«g~^procedures\
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                                   SECTION 3

                         STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURES
 3.1   In  order  to  obtain reliable  results,  adherence
 methodology  is imperative.   In any operation that
 basis, reproducibility  is best accomplished throug'
 Operating  Procedures  (SOPs).   As  defined by the
 document that  provides  directions for the  step-
 operation, analysis,  or action which  is  commonl
 performing certain  routine  or  repetitive tasks/

 3.2   SOPs  prepared  by the Contractor  must  b
 comprehensive,  up-to-date,  and sufficient!
 results  by qualified  analysts.  All SOPs,
 reflect  activities  as they  are currently per
 addition,  all  SOPs  must:
     3.2.1  Be consistent with  current  EPA  regulations
     contract's requirements;         ~

     3.2.2  Be consistent with  inst
     manuals;
    3.2.6  Describe the corre
    analytical ce"sultsao^*ipt mee
                                 analytical
                                    epetitive
                    p execution of an
                  fcepted as the method foi
                          'e. , clear,
                         rmit duplication of
                         the Agency, must
                         laboratory.  In
                               s, and the CLP
                            fie instruction
    3.2.3  Be available  to  the EPA durin-
    complete set of SOPs  shall be bound
    at such evaluations.  DurjjifrOn-Site
    be asked to demons trata/the ap

    3.2.4  Provide for
    complete to record

    3.2.5  Describe
    reported by the
    inconsistent resul
                 te Laboratory Evaluation.  A
                and available for inspection
                ons, laboratory personnel may
                  SOPs;
                   ion that is sufficiently
                   required by the protocol;

               ing the validity of data
             the cause of missing or
    3.2.9  Be
     sures and feedback mechanism used when
           requirements;

and updated as necessary when contract,
 iural modifications are made;
  eference in usability or evidentiary


   work stations as appropriate;  and
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    3.2.10  Be subject to a document control procedure whioh precludes  the
    of outdated or inappropriate SOPs.                     /  /
                                                                       use
3.3  SOP SPECIFICATIONS AND FORMAT

    3.3.1  An SOP is defined as a written narrative s/tep/By^step^xJescription
    of laboratory operating procedures including exatapLes otl>aboral
    documentation.  The SOPs must accurately describe /the actual^procedCctes
    used in the laboratory, and copies of the writfterr SOPs shall
    to ensure that analytical data produced under thus contract are acce>£a#le
    for use in EPA enforcement case preparation/anci litigation.  The
    Contractor's SOPs shall provide mechanisms/arya documeireation to meet each
    of the following specifications and shal^/be/used by/EP^ sa the basis for
    laboratory evidence audits.
3.3.2  The format for SOPs may vary demanding-
for which they are prepared.  However, at
sections must be included.

    3.3.2.1  Title page.

    3.3.2.2  Scope and application

    3.3.2.3  Definitions.

    3.3.2.A  Procedures.

    3.3.2.5  QC acceptanj

    3.3.2.6  Corrective
    secondary revie
                                                       tjie kind of activity
                                                         the following
        3.3.2.9  Reference
                                                     ing procedures  for
                                                    ted.
                                                 fample forms.

                                     and precautions.
    samp
    proc
    Contrac
                                 and use adequate written  SOPs  to ensure
                                • Evidentiary SOPs shall  include specific
                               ocesses as they are performed  by the
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        3.4.1.1  Sample receipt and logging

            3.4.1.1.1  The Contractor shall have written/
            and logging in the samples.   The procedures
            documentation of the following informatiot

                    Presence or absence of EPA chair

                •   Presence or absence of airbill*
                    Presence or absence of EPA
                    lists;

                    Presence or absence of
                    sample containers and 0iei/ condit

                    Custody seal numbers,

                    Presence or absence of sample^

                    Sample tag ID numbers;

                    Condition of tr

                    Condition of the
       Reports or SAS packing


            shipping and/or
                    Verification of agre
                    on receiving documents"
        3.4.1.2
 nonagreement of information
ample containers;
                                                   epancies with SMO; and
                                                   >
                                                   d to describe sample
                                                have a designated sample
                                      for receipt of samples and have written
                                  Ls/her duties and responsibilities.
                                          shall have written  SOPs  for
                                 :ification of EPA samples  throughout the
                                   Contractor assigns unique  laboratory
                                     SOPs shall  include  a  description of the
                                  sign the unique laboratory  identifier  and
                                  o the EPA sample number.
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                 3.4.1.2.3   If the Contractor usts prefixes/or^suffixes in
                 addition to sample identification numbers/ tjtfe written SOPs
                 shall  include their definitions.

         3.4.1.3   Sample  security

                    The  Contractor shall  have writt*
                 the security of samples after log-:
                 security of the sample storage ar
                 shall  specifically include  descriptions of all storage
                for EPA samples  in  the  laborat
                sample contamination.   The  SO
                authorized personnel who  hav
                           and steps taken to prevent
                                   ie a list of
                                   ire storage areas.
        3.4.1.4  Internal chain-of-custody/of

                    The Contractor  shall have "wi^tten S^DPs for the chain-of-
                custody consisting  of  sample  idenH£ica"ti«n,  chain-of-custody
                procedures, sample  receiving  procedure^.  anoNsample tracking
                procedures.  For more  information concerrfine  ttyfe chain-of-
                custody procedures yee~~5etrti
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         3.4.2.1  The Contractor shall have written SOPs for/^preventing sample
         contamination, during sample preparation, cleaning/of/glassware,
         storage, and analysis.
         3.4.2.2  The Contractor shall have SOPs to ensi/re
         standards used in sample analysis QA/QC.

     3.4.3  Quality Management SOPs

         3.4.3.1  The Contractor shall have writt
         managerial review of laboratory operati
         preparation, laboratory data review/la
         The procedures shall include but not
         following information:
                                                 aceability  of
             3.4.3.1.1  Data flow and char

             3.4.3.1.2  Procedures for measuring

             3.4.3.1.3  Evaluation of parameters for
             errors.
3.4.3.1.4  Procedures
complete and compliant
                                       ory  self  inspection system
                                                 ocumenting the
             3.4.3.1.7 /Dei
             actions, /and.
             resulting f
        3.4.3.
 n ot_4jrobl
     analtic
l/audit
                                              data review;

                                           (on and accuracy.

                                                    systematic
                                                            eliverables are
                                                              xhibit B.
3.4.3.1.5  Demonstration o
(demonstrated by supervisory
internal PE samples, etc.).

3.4.3.1.6  Fr
quarterly, s
                                                     inspection procedure
                                                   on personal notebooks,
                                                    al audits (e.g.,  random,
                                                     e areas).
                                    identification, corrective
                                      processing.  Sequence
                                     QA feedback).
                       "W     ^   /
            3.4.3.1.8  Db
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                                             VOA of Ambient Air  on Tenax®
        concerning document control and case file preparation/ see Section 5
        of this Exhibit.
    dat
        3.4.3.3  The Contractor shall have written SOP
        management and handling, and reporting of
        include but not be limited to documenting
            3.4.3.3.1  Procedures for controlling
            errors.
            3.4.3.3.2  Procedures for reviewin,
            deliverables and ensuring traceab
                                                        sample  analysis,
                                                          ;ocedures shall
                                                             ^formation:
            3.4.3.3.3  Life cycle manageme
            and implementing changes to e
            hardware, software, and docume

            3.4.3.3.4  Database security, backup
            including recovery from system failures.

            3.4.3.3.5  System maintenance
                                              anges  to  data and
                                                       js.

                                                        testing,  modifying
                                                       systems including
                                                    tailing new systems.

                                                          procedures
                                                           se time.
            3.4.3.3.6  Individual ( s Kre'kpons'itrle-; for^system/operation,
            maintenance, data integrity a*\d seci/rit

            3.4.3.3.7  Specifications fo\ staff /raining procedures.

         3.4.3.4  The Contragtor-stiall have written SOPs for  laboratory  safety.
 3.5  HANDLING OF  CONFIDI
                                VTION
                         conducting/ workunde
                      sntifal  information f
3.5.1  A Contracto,
designated confi
information must/be^iandled^ep/rately ff
under this cont
handling of confide
                                                                    EPA-
the
                          Lai  infoi
              s contract may receive
              Agency.   Confidential
             other documentation developed
     this,  the following procedures for  the
tation have been established.
                                   Jlish
     3.5.2  All co
     designated
     informa
     Log.  The
     only after: it
     documents shall
                                  ^hall be under the supervision of  a
                                      30).

                             .tion received with a request of
                              ed as "confidential."  A separate locked
                               re this information and shall be segregated
                               rmation.  Data generated  from confidential
                               fidential.  Upon receipt  of  confidential
                              e documents into a Confidential  Inventory
                              made available to authorized  personnel but
                            d out to  that person by  the  DCO.   The
                     eturned to the locked file at the conclusion  of each
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     working day.   Confidential information may not be  rep
     approval by  the  EPA Contracting Officer.   The  DCO wil
     into  the document control system.   In addition,  this
     be  disposed  of except  upon approval by the EPA Cont
     DCO shall remove and retain the cover page of  any
     disposed of  for  one year and shall  keep a record /of
     Confidential  Inventory Log.
 iuced except upon
  :er  all  copies
 jrmation  may not
Lng  Officer.   The
iential information
                th--
 3.6   SOPS  DELIVERY REQUIREMENTS

        Within  forty-five  (45)  days  of contract
     SOPs relevant  to  this  contract shall  be
     Also,  during the  term  of performance  of
     have been amended or new SOPs  which hav$
     TPO, EMSL/LV (quality  assurance  SOPs)
             in
         set
         complete
:o the TPO, SMO and EMSL/LV.
          ipies of JOPs which
           LI be sent to the
        'tiary SOPs).
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Exhibit E
                                                  VOA of Ambient Air on Tenax®
                                  SECTION 4

                               CHAIN-OF-CUSTODY
    A sample is physical evidence collected from a £
environment.  An essential part of hazardous waste
that the evidence gathered be controlled.  To ace
sample identification,  chain-of-custody,  sample
procedures have been established.

4.1  SAMPLE IDENTIFICATION

    4.1.1  To ensure traceability of samples wtfile in possession of the
    Contractor, the Contractor shall have/a specified/method for maintaining
    identification of samples throughout tt

    4.1.2  Each sample and sample preparation cont^iner^shall be labeled with
    the EPA number or a unique laboratory identifierN^If aXmique laboratory
    identifier is used, it shall be cross-referenced to ctie EKJ? number.

4.2  CHAIN-OF-CUSTODY PROCEDURES

        Because of the nature of the
    samples must be traceable from the^imV tk\& s
    they are introduced as evidence in 1<
    shall have procedures ensuring that
    documented.  A sample islander custody
        4.2.1
4.3  SAMPLE RE<
                                                               custody of EPA
                                                    les are collected until
                                                 eedings.  The Contractor
                                                   custody is maintained and
                                                  following applies:
                                               ,n_your possession, or

                                                 locked it up, or
        4.2.4  It is i
        accessible to
                                  ed secure area (secure areas shall be
                                           only).
                            lURES
    4.3.3  The
    be inspected u
    representative
                                designate a sample custodian responsible for
                                   ignate a representative to receive samples
                                  Custodian is not available.

                              .e /shipping containers and sample bottles shall
                                 the sample custodian or his/her
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    4.3.4  The condition of the custody seals (intact/not inottles.

        4.3/9.S/ Presence br absence of airbills or airbill stickers.

                 Airbill or aiVbill sticker numbers.

                                 pice of EPA custody records.

                          oy absence of EPA traffic reports or SAS packing
        lists.
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        4.3.9.9  Presence or absence of sample tags.

        4.3.9.10  Sample tag identification numbers cro
        EPA sample numbers.

        4.3.9.11  Verification of agreement or non-
        recorded on shipping documents and sample c
        4.3.9.12  Problems or discrepancies.

4.4  SAMPLE TRACKING PROCEDURES
    The Contractor shall maintain records
handling from receipt to final analysis.
documentation of the movement of samples
designated laboratory storage areas.
       -r/ferenced to the
                formation
          ases of sample
          include
        les into and out of
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                                                  VGA of Ambient Air on Tenax®
                                   SECTION  5

                               DOCUMENT CONTROL
    The goal of the laboratory document control progr,
documents for a specified Sample Delivery Group (SD
when the project is completed.  Accountable docume
laboratories shall include but not be limited to 1
records, sample work sheets, bench sheets,  and o
sample or sample analyses.  The following docum/nt
                                                ontrol
been established to assure that all laboratory/records are
stored for delivery to the EPA or are available y(p°n recl
prior to the delivery schedule.

5.1  PREPRINTED LABORATORY FORMS AND LOGBOOKS
                                         Contractor w]
          tdxassure that all
          >e accounted for
          b>
          chain
                       to
          procedures ti
          assembled and
            from the EPA
5.1.1  All documents produced by the
to the preparation and analysis of EPA sample
of the EPA and shall be placed in the complete s
(CSF).  All observations and results recorded by
preprinted laboratory forms sh
logbooks.  When all data from *a SDfi^gre^compile
forms and copies of all SDG-relA^ed\logl
the documentation package.
      ch are directly related
               the property
             yery group file
    the^laborytory but not on
     permaneift laboratory
         original laboratory
intries shaZl be included in
                                                  into
    5.1.2  'The Contractor shall  identify\the
    laboratory documents which is directly\rele
    analysis of EPA samples
                                            ivity recorded on all
                                           ted to the preparation  and
5.1.3  Pre-printed
laboratory and be d£te<
responsible for peyrfo
performed.

5.1.4  Logbook
person responsible
performed.
                              fokms shall c\mt
                        (montWd
                       ing the act
                                      Tye
                                        ity
   ,n the name  of  the
  gned by  the  person
ie time an  activity  is
                       perTo
                                     dated (month/day/year)  and signed by the
                                  ning the activity at the time an activity is
     5.1.5   Logfco'ok entrie>x§hall Bfes.in chronological order.   Entries in
     logbooks .Awith^EEe-^xceptSon of rhsjrrument run logs and extraction logs,
     shall  ijfclu4e  only  oneX^DG  per  page.

     5.1.6/ P^ges  in both bound\ and-unbound logbooks shall be sequentially
     numherec

     5.1.7   li^strumfeiat run  log/ shall be maintained so as to enable a
     reconstruction orthe  run sequence of individual instruments.  Because  the
     laboratory musb^RrovicVe/coyies  of the instrument run logs to the EPA, the
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                                              VGA of Ambient Air on Tenax®
    laboratory may exercise the option of using only laboratory or EPA sample
    identification numbers in the logs for sample ID rather than government
    agency or commercial client names to preserve the confidentiality of
    commercial clients.

    5.1.8  Corrections to supporting documents and raw d^fca^shailxbe made by
    drawing a single line through the error and entering the
    information.  Corrections and additions to supporting docume
    data shall be dated and initialed.  No information shall be obli
    rendered unreadable.  All notations shall be/recorded in ink.   Uj
    portions of documents shall be crossed out.
5.2  CONSISTENCY OF DOCUMENTATION

    5.2.1  The Contractor shall assign a
    for the organization and assembly of

    5.2.2  All copies of laboratory documents

    5.2.3  Original documents which include information
    one SDG shall be filled in the
    shall be placed in the other CS
    following information on the coj
                                                      officer responsible
    ORIGINAL IS FILED IN CSF
    The Contractor shall sign and
    5.2.4  Before relea
    shall assemble and
    records, lab benc
    relevant data to
    sample delivery

5.3  DOCUMENT NUMBERING
5.3.1  In
analysis
serializ:
                                                       lete and legible.

                                                             to more than
                                                              The copy(s)
                                                       shall record the
                                                 to the copy(ies).
                        de
                                                document control officer
                                          ^on on sample tags,  custody
                                                 t logs, and other
                                             to each particular sample or
                               :ent throughout the CSF.
                                          countability of thfe completed
                                in aFshall be inventoried and assigned a
                                 d in Exhibit B, Section 2.
                                   d number (For example:   75-2-0240).
records, re
attempted
be inventoried.
                                   o each  sample delivery group, including
                                  ass  spectra, chroma tograms , screening
                               cods, re-analysis records, records of failed or
                                 records , library research results, etc., shall
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     5.3.3  The Document Control Officer (DCO) shall be responsible for
     ensuring that all documents generated are placed in the CS£ for inventory
     and are delivered to the EPA.   The DCO shall place th
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    5.5.3  A copy of the transmittal letter for the CSF wi^l t>fe sent to the
    NEIC and the SMO.

    5.5.4  The Document Control form is used to document thfe receipt and
    inspection of shipping containers and samples.  The Contractor shall
    submit one (1) original FORM AADC-1 for each shij

    5.5.5  The Contractor shall sign and date the
    examine the shipping containers, record the
    seals and their conditions.

    5.5.6  The Contractor shall note any probl
    the instructions explained in Exhibit B,
    5.5.7  The Contractor shall submit a c
    each SDG package.
        t Control Form with
              es and follow
           eet.
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                         VGA of Ambient Air on Tenax®
                                   SECTION 6
                       ANALYTICAL STANDARDS REQUIREMENTS

    The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency will not/supply
reference standards either for direct analytical measurable
purpose of traceability.  All contract laboratorie
prepare from neat materials, from cylinders of co
NIST Standard Reference Materials or NIST/EPA api/ra
material, or purchase from private chemical supply
                                       lytical
                                     or EQT  the
                                be re^uirec
                             sed gases
                            d certified refe^erice
                           ouses those standarc
necessary to successfully and accurately perfo/m
protocol.

6.1  PREPARATION OF CHEMICAL STANDARDS FRO*
                          ie analyses required  in  this
                       NEAT HIGH/TURITY BULK MATERIAL
    6.1.1  A laboratory may prepare their chsmicat^-s^arwfards  from  neat
    materials.  Commercial sources for neat chemical standards pertaining to
    analytes listed on the TCL are given in Appendix C  of^he "Quality
    Assurance Materials Bank: Analytical Reference  Sta~ndards>5v,Seventh
    Edition, January 1988.  Laboratotigsshould obtain  tnexhighest purity
    possible when purchasing neat ohemicaT~5tsBdaj:ds; standards purchased at
    less than 98% purity must be daeumwttedas to yHy~~a—feigtjer purity could
    not be obtained.
    6.1.2  Neat chemical standards must\be
    used in the preparation of standard
    chemicals is essential in order to saf
                         sfrigerated when not  being
                           Proper  storage of  neat
                         them from  decomposition.
    6.1.3  The purity of
    chemical supply housy
    the concentration
    laboratory's resp<
    that the purity
    confirmation, v\
  compound>can sometitaes^be misrepresented by a
    ince\knc|wledge of purixy  is needed  to calculate
             olutifact<>T:xfor  impurity when weighing neat
    materials £n the preparation ofxsoluvion standards  is:
                                 und
               ft.  of pure compound
                . percent purity.
                      100
                                                                       Eq.  E-l
    whereXvxweigfr&spf pure compound"  is  that  required to  prepare a specific
    volume 0^4 solbtiiLon stan/lard^ of a  specified concentration.
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    6.1.4  Mis-identification of compounds occasionally oocuris and  it  is
    possible that a mislabeled compound may be received from/a chemical supply
    house.  It is the contract laboratory's responsibility/to have  analytical
    documentation confirming that all compounds used  iri th4 preparation of
    solution standards are correctly identified.  Identification confirmation,
    when performed, should use GC/MS analysis on at /lea^-^wo different
    analytical columns, or other appropriate technique/
    6.1.5  Calculate the weight of material to
    volume taking into account the purity of thja
    concentration.  A second person must veriJ
    calculations.  Check balances for accurac
    All weighing should be performed on an
    0.1 mg and verified by a second person,
    solute should be compatible with the
    be used; the solute should be soluble.
    solvent.  In the case of a multicomponentT"
    not react with each other.
    6.1.6  Log notebooks are to be kept for all weighingNand dilutions.  All
    subsequent dilutions from the p£imSry--fi£andard and the calculations  for
    determining their concentrations aretp berec^frded^and verified by  a
    second person.  All solution st^ndariils~~aTe—to be refrigerated when not in
    use.  All solution standards are\:o be clearly/laBSied/as to the identity
    of the compound or compounds, concentra^ioyn, /date prepared, solvent, and
    initials of the preparer.

6.2  PURCHASE OF CHEMICAL
                                            ighed out for
                                            [pound and the desirfe
                                          '& accuracy of the
                                                   f standard weights.
                                                   !ce to the nearest
                                         solve/t vised to dissolve the
                                                   the standard  is to
                                                .onreactive with  the
                                        lution/ the components must
    6.2.1  Solutions of
    Contractors provid
        6.2.1.1  Con
        documentati
        purchase:
                                            ds can be purchased by
                                           iteria.
standard a
below) .   The
                                         ain the following
                                         the standard solutions they
                                         confirmation of the neat material ;

                                          t material ; and

                               ^quantitative documentation that the solution
                                    according to the following section.

                                 jst purchase standards for which the quality
                                 ?lly and analytically by a method of the
                                  y this can be demonstrated is to prepare and
                                   high standard, a low standard, and a
                              /concentration (see sections 6.2.1.3 and 6. 2.1. A
                              must then demonstrate that the analytical
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                                                             insistent with  the
                                                              ^e by the
                                                             ffhis is achieved,
                                                            Nation of the
                                                               of the low and
                                                                The standard
                                                                   ration.
results for the high standard and low standard are
difference in theoretical concentrations.  This i
Student's t-test in part 6.3.1.3 which follows.
the supplier must then demonstrate that  the con
target standard lies midway between the  concen
high standards.  This is done by the Student'
is certified to be within 10 percent of  the

6.2.1.3  If the procedure above is used, t
that the following have been achieved.

•   Two solutions of identical concent/ati/on must be prepared
    independently from neat materials/:   An aliqup^Nif the first
    solution must be diluted to the /intended concentration  (the
    "target standard").  One aliquot is  taken /ronr the second  solution
    and diluted to a concentratioi/ teri^percent greater than the  target
    standard.  This is called the "THEh  sfcan4arjiJ".  One further
    aliquot is taken from the second sbiution a{nd diluted to a
    concentration 10 percent less that thexw standard,  target,
                                                       standard;  and

                                           ts  for each solution  must be
                                                                       Eq.  E-2
                                                                       Eq.  E-3
    The valu<
    analyses of
    standards are
    varia;
            and
                                        represent the  results  of the six
                                    rd.   The means  of  the  low,  target,  and high
                                     Mx, M2,  and M3, respectively.   The
                                        t,  and high standards  are designated
                                           Additionally,  a pooled variance,
                                                                       Eq.  E-4
            If
            /10.00
            calculatia
                     5t  of Vp  is  less  than one  percent  of  M2, then M22
                       ted as  the value  of Vp in all  subsequent
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            The test statistic must be calculated:
               TEST STATISTIC
  If  the  test  statistic  exceeds  2.13
  demonstrate  a  twenty percent differe
  standards.   In such a  case,  the  sta:

  The  test  statistic must  be  calcul/

                            \M2 -
            TEST  STATISTIC =
            If the test statistic exceeds 2.13, the
            demonstrate that the target standard  concent
            between the high and Ic
            are not acceptable.

            The 95 percent confidence1
            standard must be calculate

                  INTERNAL FOR LOW STAND.
                 INTEJ
                                                                       Eq.  E-5
                                                                          ed to
                                                     etween
                                                    s  are not acceptable
                                   STANDARD = M,±(2.13) (—£)
                                                                       Eq.  E-6
                                                     .as failed to
                                                       s midway
                                                        the standards
                                                  .n result of each
                                                             Eq. E-7
                                                             Eq. E-8
                                                             Eq. E-9
            Theseintfervals m
                             fai
                              ference
                                      If overlap is observed, then
                                nonstrate the ability to discriminate
                  di^ferenc£vsjtn/ concentrations.   In such a case, the
   standards are^spt acceptable.  In any event,  the laboratory  is
   responsible for tshe quality of the standards employed for analyses
    ider this contract.
6.3  REC
iSTII
STANDARDS FROM/
EPA STANDARDS REPOSITORY
        Solutio^ns of  analytiyal /reference materials can be ordered from the
    U.S. EPA Chemifca.1 Sta>i4ards' Repository,  depending on availability.  The
    Contractor can plkise  an  oBxier  for standards only after demonstrating that
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    chese standards are not available from commercial vendoi
    solution or as a neat material.
            either  in
6.4  DOCUMENTATION OF THE VERIFICATION AND PREPARATION OF  CHEMICAL STANDARDS

        It is the responsibility of each laboratory  t«f mainta^ki the necessary
    documentation to show that the chemical standards they^-have visaed in the
    performance of CLP analysis conform to the requlrenfents  pr«vious"i^-  Lsted.
    Weighing logbooks, calculations, chromatogramsVsniass spectra\^tc,  whether
    produced by the laboratory or purchased from/en»mical  supply hou
    be maintained by the laboratory and may be ^ubiect to  review during
    on-site inspection visits.  Documentation csf standards preparation may be
    required to be sent to EPA for verification at contrac^compiiance.  In
    those cases where the documentation is suppctrtive of the analytical
    results of data packages sent to EPA, s/uch/documenjcat^n is to be kept on
    file by the laboratories for a period<
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                                    SECTION  7

                       METHOD SPECIFIC QA/QC REQUIREMENT:

 7.1   This section outlines the minimum quality control
 necessarv to satisfy the analytical requirements as
 deterain.  ion of the volatile organic compounds lisi
 procedures in Exhibit D for samples of ambient air'
 section  is not intended as a comprehensive qualitc-pntrol
 rathe:-  .s a guide to the specific QC operations/that must
 analysis of volatiles using this method.   The laboratory is expected to
 address  these operations in preparing the qua/ity/ass- rancVjjlan and Standard
 Operating Procedures discussed in Sections 2/an hgtrh  o£
                         preparing Tenax® cartridges for
              Lysfs,  the laboratory is required to analyze by
                &m each batch of prepared Tenax® cartridges,
                  ^less than 10 ng.  If the total VOCs exceed
                      irtridges shall be rejected.
    7.2.1.2  Tfor actepTralile  batches, "fihe/laboratory is  also required to spike
    each cartridge with  lOOsng dach of  PFT,  l,2-dichlorobenzene-d<,,  as
    internal sjcandards,  and  bXnze\ie-d6i  chlorobenzene-d5,  and 1,4-
                        as the\5uHf°§ate compounds.
7.2.2
cormance Checking/ the Mass Spectrometer and Ion Abundance
        Patt*
    7.2.2.1  Prior^fco  ini^ia'ting  any  data  collection activities  involving
    samples, blanks, orx^tandards,  it is necessary to establish  that a given
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     GC/MS system meets the instrument performance criteria/specified in
     Exhibit D.   The purpose of this instrument performance chfeck is to ensure
     correct mass calibration,  mass resolution, and mass ;craasmission.   This is
     accomplished through the analysis of bromofluorobenzen^ (BFB).

     7.2.2.2  The required frequency of BFB analysis
     each GC/MS  system) is described in detail in E

     7.2.2.3  The key ions produced during the ana
     respective  ion abundance criteria are given
     3.
     7.2.2.4  The documentation includes Form
     bar graph spectrum for BFB analysis.

 7.2.3    Initial Calibration of GC/MS for

         Prior to the  analysis  of samples and
     instrument performance criteria have been
     initially calibrated utilizing target compound
     compounds.
                           Blanks and after
                                 system must be
                                  A) and surrogate
    7.2.4.5  Relative
    Exhibit D.

    7.2.4.6
    printout/for,.
    mass sp/ect
 7.2.4   'Internal  Standard  Calibra

     7.2.4.1   The  GC/MS  may be  calibr
     Tenax® tubes,  and calculating  cone
     factor '(RRF)  method.

     7.2.4.2   Calibration s
     are prepared  as outl

     7.2.4.3   The  Ten,
     internal  markers

     7.2.4.4   The  t
                              (aards spiked onto
                  ns/by the relative response
                      target compounds of interest
                       known concentrations of
                     escribed in Exhibit D.

                   Scribed in Exhibit D.

    Actors (RRFs) are calculated as described in
7.2.5
on inc^Uides jForm VII-AAVT, a GC/MS data system
  .of eactNsjolatile calibration standard, and the
     and surrogate compound.

      on for Target and Surrogate Compounds

       has been calibrated, the calibration must
  2)/hour time period for each GC/MS system.
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    7.2.5.2  The standard is to be analyzed according to tjrie procedures and at
    the frequency given in Exhibit D.

    7.2.5.3  The continuing calibration of the GC/MS system^is evaluated on
    the basis of the magnitude of the response factors' and tnexpercent
    difference between the average RRF of each compound /rbmthe^initial
    calibration and the RRF of that compound in the/conrinuingXcalior^ation
    standard.  The minimum response factors of eacH^cjXrnpound in the^conbxjuing
    calibration and the percent difference must
    Exhibit D.  Allowance is made for any two v
    meet these criteria.  The minimum or RRF o
    greater than or equal to 0.010, and the
    than or equal to 30.0 percent for the co
    acceptable.
                                                     the criteria giv&Q in
                                                   fie compounds that
                                                      two compounds must be
                                                           ace must be less
                                                           ition to be
    7.2.5.4  The documentation included Fo
    printout for the analysis of the volatile
    mass spectrum of each target surrogate compourJ

7.2.6   Internal Markers and Surrogate Standards and
                                                         C/MS  data  system
                                                          standard,  and  the
     7.2.6.3   The rete;
     each internal m
     analyses.
    7.2.6.1  The response of each
    standards, samples, and blanks
    analytical results, because the qv
    compounds by these procedures is
    added  immediately prior to analysis.\  v  /

    7.2.6.2  The specific
    standards are  given i
    standard is spiked
    300  ng.
                                                            in all calibration
                                                             n of reliable
                                                            on of volatile
                                                   se of internal standards
                                                   1 markers and surrogate
                                                   ,1 marker and surrogate
                                                  a>level of  approximately
                                            cted/ion current profile  (SICP)  of
                                                must be monitored  for all
     7.2.6.4  The area response of ""each internal marker and surrogate standard
     from the SICPand__Che re tendon tla»e of the internal marker and surrogate
     standard ar£x"evaluateoNfor stabilitySaccording to the procedures in
     Exhibit D/  Th€-aTwkvof the intertte4Aarker and surrogate standard in a
     sample must/hot vary byxmorV than 40 percent from the area of the same
     internal marker and surro&ate\standard in the associated continuing
     calibration standard.  LikewisV the retention time of an internal marker
     and surrogate standard must) be Iwithin 30 seconds of its retention time in
     the etantinultig calibrationyfeta/idard, as described in Exhibit D.

     7.2.6.5  Req\iireme>*ts for/an/lysis of samples when internal marker and
     surrogate stano^ds d&xtfot ^eet specifications are given in Exhibit D.
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    7.2.6.6  The documentation  includes  Form III-AAVT  and t
    system printout for the analysis  of  each sample, blank
    standard.

7.2.7   Method Blank Analysis
    7.2.7.1  A method blank  is a  certified  clean  Ten
    desorbed with a volume of helium  carried  througj
    procedure.  The volume of helium  must be  appro^maftely  equal
    associated with the blank.  The purpose of  a  .method blank  is  to
    the levels of contamination associated  with/the/processing and
    samples.
                                 GC/MS data
                                  rix spike,  and
                                             lume
                                      analy*
    7.2.7.2  A method blank shall be analyzes!  onte  evei
    GC/MS system, as described in detail  in/Exhibit D.
                            12/hours on each
    7.2.7.3  For the purposes of  this protocol,  arKa/cep/fcable method  blank
    must contain less than or equal  to  the  Corrbisact  Required Quantitation
    Limit (see Exhibit C) of any  single  target comp^nd/^ar. less  than 10
    ng/cartridge for total VOCs,  whichever  is less.
                                                  roprij
    7.2.7.4  If a method blank exce/ds
    Contractor must consider the a:
    of the contamination shall be
    actions taken and documented before ffcirther/s,
    requirements for reanalysis of asso

    7.2..7.5  The documentation includes Fofcm  IV/AAVT  for  the blank  analysis
    and a GC/MS data system-printout for  the\ana\ysis of  the method blank.
                     for contamiiR^t ion 'above, the
                              pntrol.  The source
                                e corrective
                               sis proceeds.  The
                         are given in Exhibit D.
                                              fl.es
7.2.8   Surrogate Cc
     ries
                            of the/thr
7.2.8.1  The recoWri
from the analysis/of/each sample/bla:
the surrogate compourids is
sampling and des
spots in transfer imes are oj
recovery of these compot

7.2.8.2  The' surrogate^
for samplying^

7.2.8.
ac cor din,
the rfual
surrogate c
steps ou
                      compounds are calculated
                    matrix spike.  The purpose  of
       'aluate the^erformance of the Tenax®
        Poor purging efficiency, leaks, and cold
     ly a few of the potential causes of poor
mpounofi are
                                          dded  to  each Tenax®  tube prepared
                                         scribed in Exhibit  D.
                               tnte surrogate  compounds  are  calculated
                                ir» Exhibit D.   The  recoveries must be within
                                ivfen in Exhibit D.   If  the  recovery  of any one
                               'de A:hese limits,  the Contractor must  follow the
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     7.2.8.4   The  documentation includes Form IX-AAVT, and
     printout  for  the analysis of each sample,  blank, and

 7.2.9    Performance  Evaluation (PE)  Samples

     7.2.9.1   Performance and method  evaluation sampl
     the  Agency  in monitoring Contractor performance
     be informed as to which compounds are containe
     concentrations.
                                  7/MS data system
                                    spike.
                                        to assist
                                          ill not
                                          or\the
     7.2.9.2   The  Laboratory shall extract,  analyze/ and report the results of
     the PE sample once  per sample delivery  group,/if available.
     7.2.9.3  The  laboratory will receive  PE,
     the Agency.   The  samples will come  wi
     desorption procedure  required for the
     internal markers  and  surrogate compounds  t"
     procedures in Exhibit D.
                    les on/Ten^x® cartridges from
                              oncerning the
                               Laboratory must add
                    .the PE Cample, following
in^ructipns
 samp
    7.2.9.4  Each laboratory  must  extract and concentrate
    the procedure described in Exhi#Tt~TT~f<»«^eh£se target
    Exhibit C, Table  1.

    7.2.9.5  The laboratory must meet\the\folloylnj
    acceptance criteria as  detailed  in\xhit*it
                                     sample using
                                  iunds listed in
                               Le technical
                                        \  V  /
        7.2.9.5.1  The PE  sample must be  analyzed on a GC/MS system meeting
        the BFB tuning,  initia*~salibration\ano\continuing calibration
        technical acceptance  criter^i
        7.2.9.5.2  The
        blank that meegs

        7.2.9.5.3  Tfle
        within accepS^able
nple  mfcstl'it>e~''p^er>areo\a/nd analyzed with a method
 blank/technicai"5ic£eptance criteria.

    Scoyery for e^cti of the surrogates must be
   Us a"s  outlined in Exhibit D.
        7.2.9.5.4  The areaNr^espo'h&e change between  the  PE sample and the most
        recent caljjaration stahda^d analysis  for  each of the surrogate
        s tandarvdsmus t
                       \     \
                                 covery for each  of  the  target compounds must
                              ecftsion and audit accuracy,  as outlined in
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                                    SECTION 8

                              REGIONAL DATA REVIEW
 8.1  Contract laboratory data are generated to meet the specific needs of the
 Regions.   In order to verify the usability of data for tKeXmtemiftd purpose,
 each Region reviews data from the perspective of end-user, bas«d upb>
 functional aspects of data quality.  General guidelines for
 been developed jointly by the Region and the NatLtfrlsu: Program
 Region uses these guidelines as the basis for data ^valuation.  Individus
 Regions may augment the basic guideline review /process with additional review
 based on Region-specific or site-specific cono4rnE.  Regi/Shal reviews, like
 the sites under investigation,  vary based on/The/nature of zhe problems under
 investigation and the Regional response appropriate to/the/specific
 circumstances.

 8.2  Regional data reviews relating usability "bf.the da£a to a specific site
 are part of the collective assessment process.   Th"»y complement the review
 done at the Sample Management Office, which is  designted to itieritify
 contractual discrepancies, and the review done  at EMSL/Lvxwhich is designed
 to  evaluate Contractor and method p<6rf3rliran6£^These individual evaluations
 are integrated into a collective r^yiewjthat isnecBssaryfor program and
 laboratory administration and managements ancTTnay^be used to^iake appropriate
 action to correct deficiencies  in the
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                                   SECTION 9

                         LABORATORY EVALUATION SAMPLES
9.1  Although intralaboratory QC may demonstrate Cor
performance that can be tracked over time, an external/perforirtance  evaluation
program is an essential feature of a QA program.
Contractor and method performance, Contractors participate  in
comparison studies conducted by the EPA.  Results  from  the  analysis of
laboratory evaluation samples will be used by /he /EPA to verify  the
Contractor's continuing ability to produce ac£eptzable analytical data.  The
results are also used to assess the precisian arid  accuracy^of  the analytical
methods for specific analytes.

9.2  Sample sets may be provided to particip^ting^^Gontr^ctors  as frequently as
on an SDG-by-SDG basis as a recognizable QC  saiitp^.e of Imown composition;  as a
recognizable QC sample of unknown composition; orn<^t rec^sgnizable  as a QC
material.  The laboratory evaluation samples may be s&Bt either  by  the
Regional client or the National Prog^am^ Of f ice, and may bexusedy' f or contract
action.
9.3  Contractors are required  to  ana^yzk the  s
package and all raw data within the  contract
                         re,
                 >lesand return the data
               ifuiired^turraround time.
9.4  At a minimum,  the results  are  eval
quantification, and sample  contamination.
quantification of target
population statistics.  E
evaluation sample to  com'
particular sample.  No
sample are not specifi
to use the NIST/EPA.
maximum number of
a minimal response
contractually described"
integrated into the
          a frict
        listed/in
    /mass spe.ctr
         coi
     jectral
                 compound identification,
            ontAdence intervals for the
   are based\pn imported values using
adjust the scoresx>n any given laboratory
  r unariticipate^l difficulties with a
                c^jopounds spiked into the
                 ,t.  Contractors are required
                  tentatively identify a
                raction that are present above
              of these compounds based on
  nterpretation procedures is evaluated and
         the
       com
    li&r
 ids in eacr
tification
evaluates
           prc
9.5  A  Contractor's  resuT&&xon theNl.abor^tory evaluation samples will
determine  the/Coivei'Sctoi^s  pebformanceXae follows:

     9.5.1  /6o Response is req\ire>d for a score of 90 percent or above.

                a score of 75 toj 891  the Contractor shall describe the
                  ;)  and the corrective action(s) taken in a letter to the APO,
                       within  & days of receipt of notification from EPA.

     9.5.3   For a scb« les's/thah 75, the Contractor shall be notified by the
     APO or TPO concerning the/remedy for its unacceptable performance.  The
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    Contractor may expect, but EPA is not limited to, the fallowing  actions:
    reduction of the number of samples sent under the confctac^, suspension  of
    sample shipment to the Contractor, a site visit, a full data audit,
    analysis of remedial PE samples, and/or a contract s4nc/tion, such  as  a
    Cure Notice.
                                                                  ctive  action
                                                                      act
NOTE:  A Contractor's prompt response demonstrating/t
has been taken to ensure the Contractor's capab/liity to m
requirements will facilitate continuation of fu^l/sample
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                                   SECTION  10

                               GC/MS TAPE AUDITS
10.1  Periodically, EPA  requests  from  Contractors  the7 G
corresponding to a  specific  Case  in order  to  accomplis
Generally, tape submissions  and audits are requested  for  the  fol
reasons:

        Program overview;

        Indication  of  data quality problems fronEMSL/Ly;  Sm.0,  or  Regional
        data reviews;

        Support for on-site  audits; and

    •   Specific Regional requests.

10.2  Depending upon the reason for an audit,  the  tapes^&pm  a^ecent Case,  a
specific Case, or a laboratory eva]jtfii£lon-&am|>le may  *>e reqvte^ted.   Tape
audits provide a mechanism to assess adherenceto~~coBtr^ctual requirements and
to ensure the consistency of data rapor\e3^STr--fehe  hardcopywith that generated
on the GC/MS tapes.  This function provides ext«ra£"~fiRmitOTing of Program QC
requirements and checks  adherence of the Contractor to internal QA procedures.
In addition, tape audits enable EPA to e\alua/e ^he utility,  precision, and
accuracy of the analytical methods.

10.3  The GC/MS tape shalL/includeNraw data aHd qWntitation  reports for
samples, blanks, laboratory  evaivatiim samplesXinrtial calibrations,
continuing calibration,/and/BFB astocliaTe^with ohet Case  requested.   The
specific requirements ^or/submissions  o£ GC/MS^tapes  are  discussed in Exhibit
B.
10.4  Upon request 6f the
required tapes and all
within seven  (7) days of nt
Lst^ative  Project Officer or EMSL/LV,  the
  iocumentation shall  be submitted to  EPA
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                                  SECTION 11

                        ON-SITE LABORATORY EVALUATIONS
11.1  At a frequency dictated by a contract laboratory
Administrative Project Officer, Technical Project
representative will conduct an on-site laboratory
laboratory evaluations are carried out to monitor
meet selected terms and conditions specified in
process incorporates two separate categories:
and an Evidentiary Audit.
             /ua
                              lance,  the
                                 authorized
11.2    QUALITY ASSURANCE ON-SITE EVALUATION
    11.2.1  Quality assurance evaluators yhspeSst the £onlzractor's  facilities
    to verify the adequacy and maintenanceiaf instrumentation, the continuity
    of personnel meeting experience or education requij-ements, and the
    acceptable performance of analytical and QC pria^edure^.  The Contractor
    should expect that items to be monitored will include but^not be limited
    to the following items:
            Bench sr?
            Review of the
            proced
            Size and appearance of\th<

            Quantity, age, availabili
            of instrumentation;

            Availability, appropriateness,N

            Staff qualifi$

            Reagents, st

            Standard /ret
                        mce and performance


              tilization of SOPs;

                 ersonnel  training programs;

                  facilities;

                data;
cical  logbook maintenance and review,  and

 r's sample analysis/data package inspection
                                evalua<^6n, various documentation pertaining
                                ic Contractor is integrated  in a profile
                                  the evaluation.  Items that may be  included
                                   .aboratory evaluation sample scores,
                                    .1 QA materials, GC/MS  tape audit  reports,
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11.3    EVIDENTIARY AUDIT

    11.3.1  Evidence auditors conduct an on-site laboratory/evaluation to
    determine if laboratory policies and procedures are' in/place to satisfy
    evidence handling requirements as stated.   The ev^dence^dit is comprised
    of the following three activities.

        11.3.1.1  Procedural Audit

            The procedural audit consists of review/and examination
        standard operating procedures and accompanying documentation forthe
        following laboratory operations:

                Sample receiving;

                Sample storage;

            •   Sample identification;

                Sample security;

            •   Sample tracking (

                Analytical project

        11.3.1.2  Written SOPs Audit

            The written SOPs
        written SOPs to
        following labor
        sample identif^dat^bn
        to completion
        and assembly
        11.3.1.3
            The analytica
        examination_pf the
        audito
                        tion of analysis);  and

                            sembly.
                 veview and examination of the
                     te and complete for the
                     eiving, sample storage,
                     le tracking (from receipt
                    project file organization
                Iden
   :t File Evidence Audit

    file evidence audit consists of review and
       project file documentation.  The
   :o determine:

 document inventory;

   e file;

   acy of the document numbering system;

 'sample activity;

of activity recorded on the documents;  and
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                Error correction methods.

11.4    DISCUSSION OF THE ON-SITE TEAM'S  FINDINGS

        The QA and evidentiary auditors discuss  their  findings  with the
    Administrative Project Officer  (APO)/Technical  Project  Officer (TPO)  prior
    to debriefing the Contractor.   During the  debriefing^ ^tiie au&i^ors present
    their findings and recommendations for corrective  actionsTiecessaf chefirrcti^g or^withi^the time agreed
    upon between the APO/TPO  and  the Contractor,
    11.5.2   If  the  Contractor fails to
    resolve  the deficiencies discussed in fche
    may expect,  but the  Ageney—rs-jiot limited
         reduction of the

         suspension of

         a  follow-up
              ipriate corrective action to
           ori-site reports, a Contractor
           to\ the following actions:

                   the contract;
         analysis  of rem<
         Cure  Notice.
               actor;

             t; and

tples and/or contract sanction, such  as  a
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                                                  VOA  of Ambient Air  on  Tenax®
                                  SECTION 12

                   QUALITY ASSURANCE AND DATA TREND ANAL'
                                                    addition, QC prescrlrtjed/ in
                                                   y used by  the Agency  to
                                                  y and Etxjeram data  quality
                                                 iplisheo/by/entering  data into
12.1  Data submitted by laboratories are subject to
aspects: compliance with contract-required QC, usabifli
package evaluation.  Problems resulting from any o
determine the need for a GC/MS tape audit, an on-
and/or a remedial laboratory evaluation sample. /I
the methods provides information that is continua
assess sample data quality, Contractor data qu4l
via data trend analysis.  Trend analysis is
a computerized data base.  Statistical reports/that evaluate specific
anomalies or disclose trends in many areas/ iricluding/the/following, are
generated from this data base:

        Laboratory Control Sample;

    •   Blanks;

        GC/MS Instrument Performan>

        Initial and Continuing Calib

        Other QC and Method Parameters.
12.2  Program-wide statistic
to observe the relative perTormanc
against its peers.  The repoi?es-a>re
laboratories .   The resuVts /of many\ o
overall evaluation of
determine if correcti;
indicated in order
12.3  Contractor perf
techniques to detect
levels of QC, and to provide
which may not
12.4  As a
information' neded to estabrfcsh
analytica
vast empiricl data set producera.
           itn^^he results augmen
                                                   rank laboratories in order
                                                       using a given protocol
                                                    ntify trends within
                                                   'analyses are included  in
                                                  and are reviewed to
                                                 ratory evaluation is
                                                s of the contract.
                              /er/time is monitored using these trend analysis
                                  ^Contractor output from required or desired
                                     swarning of Contractor QA/QC problems
                                  .results of an individual'case.
performance^
                                  Program, the data base provides  the
                                  rformance -based criteria  in updated
                                  ry criteria have been previously used.   The
                                    contract laboratories is carefully
                                   ng theoretical and research-based
                                  is a continuously monitored set of QC  and
performance criteria specifications of what is routinely achievable  and
expected of envirohmentalxcJiemLstry laboratories in mass production  analysis
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of environmental samples.  This, in turn, assists the Agency^in meeting its
objectives of obtaining data of known and documented qualicy.
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                                      VOA of Ambient Air on Tenax®
                                  SECTION 13

                                DATA MANAGEMENT

13.1  Data management procedures are defined as procedures s
acquisition or entry, update, correction, deletion,
computer readable data and files.  These procedures
and contain a clear definition for all databases a
resubmit deliverables.   Key areas of concern inc
(including personnel and security), docuraentati
quality control.

13.2  Data manually entered from hard-copy
error rates estimated.  Systems should prev>
out-of-range data and alert data entry pe
entry error rates must be estimated and re
reentering a statistical sample of the data e
discrepancy rates by data element.
                                        erations,
                    .edifying the
                        curity of
                           ten form
                               te or
                            tion^
                                 'and
                                                ontrolled and the
                                               orrect or
                                             's.  In addition, data
                                             thly basis by
                                            calculating
13.3  The record of changes in the form of corrections ahdupdktes to data
originally generated, submitted, aiyC^~~r^tubjiiitted must be^dgcumented to
allow traceability of updates.  DocumeoEation mus~C~~i«cJjide the following for
each change:
        Justification or rationale

        Initials of the person making the
        must be implemented and—reviewed byN
        the source generat
13.4  Li
systems
deliverable
utilization
                                     or changes.  Data changes
                                     son or group independent of
        Change document
        original deliv
        Resubmitted
        part of the
        resubmission
        inspected;
        The
        delivi
        Do
Lab
                             ioed acCxo/ding to the schedule of the
                                    les must be reinspected as a
                              inspection process prior to
                      'deliverable, not just the changes, must be
e changes to originally submitted
                      ges may be requested by laboratory auditors.

                       es must be applied to computer software
                        to be used to generate and edit contract
                      e thoroughly tested and documented prior  to
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        A software test and acceptance plan including test requirements,  test
        results and acceptance criteria must be developed,/followed, and
        available in written form.                        /  /
                                                        /  /
        System changes must not be made directly to production systems
        generating deliverables.  Changes must be made/first'So a development
        system and tested prior to implementation.       "^
        Each version of the production system willda^tinland quality
        control; and

        Data and system security, b
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                                                  VGA of Ambient Air  on  Tenax®
                                   SECTION  14

                                   REFERENCES

14.1    Fisk, J.F. and Manzo,  S.M.   "Quality  Assurance^/Qualitsv  Control in
Organics Analysis", Proceedings  from the Water  Pollujfioty^SQntrolxpederation
Meeting, May 1986.

14.2    Office of Monitoring  Systems and Quality
Protection Agency, "Interim Guidelines  and Speci/£i
Quality Assurance Project Plans",  QAMS-005/80,/TJec^mber  1980.
14.3    Office of Solid Waste  and  Emergency   esjonse,
Protection Agency, Test Methods  for  Evaluating/Solid
SW-846, November 1986.
                                                      U /S. .Environmental
                                                            Third  Edition,
14.4    Laidlaw, R.H.,  "Document  Control  and cbain  of Custody Considerations
for the National Contract Laboratory  Program,"  Quality Control in Remedial
Site Investigations:  Hazardous and Industrial  SolidSjaste^Testing,  Fifth
Volume, ASTM STP 925, C.L.  Perket,  ed., American Society^srat^ry7
Agency, Manual of Analytical  Methods^or
and Environmental Samples,  EPA-600/8-86k-03"
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                                          he A.njCLydis~~o£~~£&s tic ides  in Humans
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14.6    Environmental  Protection Agency,  NSuideiines  Establishing Test
Procedures for the Analysis  o£-Eollutants UhderNthe Clean Water Act;  Final
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Agency, Manual of Analytical Qua..
Compounds In Human and Ejwiroi
EPA-600/2-81-059, ,
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                                  Lty/Control  for/Pesticides and Related
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14.8    Environmental Monit-or ing ^Systems Laboratory,  U.S.  Environmental
Protection Agency,_Analytical>Refer^ce Standards and Supplemental Data:  The
Pesticides and^Ifidustr7al>ChemicaSs^ Repository,  EPA-600/4-84'-082,  October
1984.

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14.10  Moore,  JvM.  an&^J>earscfn, n .G.  "Quality Assurance Support for the
Superfund ContracbsLabora^Xy program", Quality Control in Remedial Site
Investigation:  Hazar<3
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ASTM STP 925, C.L. Perket, ed. ,  American Society for Testin^and Materials,
Philadelphia, 1986.
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                                   EXHIBIT F
                           EVIDENTIARY REQUIREMENTS
                               TABLE OF CONTENTS
SECTION 1    SAMPLE CHAIN-OF-CUSTODY
     1.1   SAMPLE IDENTIFICATION
     1.2   CHAIN-OF-CUSTODY  PROCEDURES
     1.3   SAMPLE RECEIVING  PROCEDURES
     1.4   SAMPLE TRACKING PROCEDURES

SECTION 2    DOCUMENT CONTROL  PROCEDURES
     2.1   PREPRINTED LABORATORY FORMS AND LOGBOOKS
     2.2   CONSISTENCY OF DOCUMENTATI'
     2.3   DOCUMENT NUMBERING AND INVENTOEX PROCED
     2.4   STORAGE OF EPA FILES
     2.5   SHIPPING DATA PACKAGES AND CS
                                                                           NO.
SECTION 3
     3.1

     3.2
    STANDARD OPERAT.
SPECIFICATIONS
STANDARD OPERATING/lPROCEfcURflS,
HANDLING OF C/NFTOENTIAL INFO]
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Exhibit F
                                              VOA of Ambient Air on Tenax®
                                   SECTION 1

                            SAMPLE CHAIN-OF-CUSTODY

      A sample is physical evidence collected from a facfi
environment.  An essential part of hazardous waste invest
that the evidence gathered be controlled.  To accomp
sample identification, chain-of-custody,  sample rec
procedures have been established.

1.1   SAMPLE IDENTIFICATION
1.3
                                                             from •  *
                                                              fforc is
                                                                 llowing
                                                                     eking
     1.1.1   To  assure  traceability of  samples/while  in pesss^ssion of the
     Contractor,  the  Contractor shall have a specified me/cho^ for maintaining
     identification of samples throughout th/ lafcoratoi

     1.1.2   Each  sample  and  sample preparatibr^concaaner shall be labeled
     with the EPA sample number or a unique laboratory identifier.  If a
     unique laboratory identifier is used, it shall oexcrossxreferenced to the
     EPA sample number.
1.2   CHAIN-OF-CUSTODY PROCEDURES
                                       theXdata
1.2.1    Because of the nature o:
of EPA samples must be traceable
until they are introduced as evidenc
Contractor shall have procedures ensuring
maintained and documented.
Lne
                                           in
                 d, the custody
ie tj/me/fche samples are collected
       proceedings.  The
  'th/t EPA sample custody  is
     1.2.2   A  sample  is  mider^coistody if the  fa.lloVj.ng applies:

      1.2.2.1   It is in/your possession.

      1.2.2.2   It is /.n /our view/after beiitgs4j/your possession.

      1.2.2.3   It was'^tD your~vp6ssession and you locked it up.

      1.2.2.4   It is in a desl^gnateiKsecure area (secure areas shall be
      accessible jKfaunt&sized pet«pnnelXpnly).
  SAMPLE
1.3.1
for r
                                    esignate  a sample  custodian responsible
     1.3.2
     samples  in
     condition of
                               esignate a representative to receive
                           he/sample custodian is not available.   The
                          containers and sample bottles shall be
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Exhibit F
                                             VOA of Ambient Air  on  Tenax®
     inspected upon receipt by the  sample custodian or his/her .representative.

     1.3.3    The condition of the  custody seals (intact/ytot /Intact) shall be
     inspected upon receipt by the  sample custodian or

     1.3.4    The sample custodian  or his/her represei
     the presence or  absence of  the following documei;
     sample  shipment:

      1.3.4.1   Airbills or airbill stickers.

      1.3.4.2   Custody seals.

      1.3.4.3   EPA cus tody records.

      1.3.4.4   EPA traffic reports or SAS pi

      1.3.4.5   Sample tags

                                         ~ er
1.3.5    The sample custodian or
date all forms (e.g., custody
and airbills) accompanying the
                                                              sign and
                                                           acking lists,
                                                        .mple receipt.

1.3.6    The Contractor shall contact"^SMO ta/re^olve^rr^crepancies and
problems such as absent documents, confiicttlng; information, broken
custody.seals, and unsatisfactory sample condition (e.g., leaking sample
bottle).
     1.3.7    The Contractor  shall  refc^rd
     problems on Teleph

     1.3.8    The following/ information
     the sample custodian/or  his/tv
     and inspected:
                                                ion of discrepancies and
                                              corded on Form AADC-1 by
                                             :e as samples are received
      1.3.8.1   Conditio

      1.3.8.2   P
      and/or s
                              lipping container.

                                    condition of custody seals on shipping


                        snumbers,  when present.

                               nple bottles.

                                of airbills or airbill stickers.

                       ai/bilA sticker numbers.
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Exhibit F
                                            VOA of Ambient Air on Tenax®
      1.3.8.7   Presence or absence of EPA custody records.
1.4
1.3.8.8   Presence or absence of EPA traffic reports
lists.

1.3.8.9   Presence or absence of sample tags.

1.3.8.10  Sample  tag identification numbers cr/
sample numbers.

1.3.8.11  Verification of agreement or non?
recorded on shipping documents and sample/coj/tainersx

1.3.8.12  Problems or discrepancies.

SAMPLE TRACKING PROCEDURES
                                                                  packing
                                                                          EPA
      The Contractor shall maintain records doc
handling from receipt to final analysis.  The recor
documentation of the movement of samples and prepared
designated laboratory storage areas.
                                                   11 phases of sample
                                                      include
                                                             and out of
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Exhibit F
                                             VGA of Ambient Air on Tenax®
                                   SECTION 2
                          DOCUMENT CONTROL PROCEDURES
      The goal of the laboratory document control program^is tbxassure  that
all documents for a specified SDG will be accounted for /hehxrtie pisoject  is
completed.  Accountable documents used by contract Vaboratories^hallXnclude
but not be limited to logbooks, chain-of-custody re
bench sheets, and other documents relating to the/sample or sample
The following document control procedures have been/established to assure^that
all laboratory records are assembled and stored/for delivery to the EPA or are
available upon request from the EPA prior to phe ^delivery/schedule.

2.1   PREPRINTED LABORATORY FORMS AND LOGBOC
     2.1.1    All documents produced by  the  Cbqtracbar whach  are directly
     related  to  the  preparation and analysis of E£A samples  shall become the
     property of the EPA and  shall  be  placed in thesftQmplebe^sample delivery
     group  file  (CSF).   All observations and results rebardediyjc'the
     laboratory  but  not  on preprintecL-iaboratory forms  shalS^be Centered into
     permanent laboratory logbooks. /WhenaHr^Ata^frpm a SDG are compiled,
     all  original laboratory  forms  and swpi^sof aliSUGT^alated logbook
     entries  shall be included in the\doc\tmentatT9n naskage.
     2.1.2   The  Contractor  shall  identify
     laboratory documents which is  direct!^
     analysis of EPA samples.
                                        ie/act:ivity recorded on all
                                       related to the preparation and
     2.1.3    Pre-printed Laboratory^orms  shal\ contain the  name of the
     laboratory and be dazed Xmon^hydaV/year) andysigned by the person
     responsible for per/ormlng the )activity-v§t thX/time an activity is
     performed.
     2.1.4    Logbook/entrees  shall
     the person responsible ror /per,
     activity is performed
                                  dated (month/day/year)  and signed by
                              forming the activity at the time an
     2.1.5    Logbpefc—entries sh
     logbooks, vith the exce>^ion o
     shall incXude^-6nTy~>ne SDG\er pa£
                                     chronological order.   Entries in
                                 nstr;bment run logs and extraction logs,
     2.1.6 /  P/ges  in both
     numbe/ed,
                              id unbound logbooks shall be sequentially
the
the
              Instrument run log's snail be maintained so as to enable a
                       the run,4equence of individual instruments.  Because
         laboratory mustxgrovfde /copies of the instrument run logs to the  EPA,
         laboratoryms^ exet«ise/the option of using only laboratory or  EPA
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                                              VOA of Ambient Air on Tenax®
     sample identification numbers in the logs for sample ID/:
     government agency or commercial client names to preserve
     confidentiality of commercial clients.

     2.1.8    Corrections to supporting documents and ra»fr da%a shall be made
     by drawing a single line through the error and entering  tnexcorrect
     information.  Corrections and additions to supporting dbcumenfcs^and raw
     data shall be dated and initialed.  No informat/on/shall be\obliterated
     or rendered unreadable.  All notations shall b.eXrgcorded in ink-^  Umlsed
     portions of documents shall be crossed out.
 2.2    CONSISTENCY OF DOCUMENTATION

     2.2.1    The Contractor shall assign a d^ci
     responsible for the organization and

     2.2.2    All copies of laboratory documet
     legible.
                                             bnt  control/officer
                                            Ly of th4  QSF.

                                          ;s  shsiY be/complete  and
     2.2.3    Before releasing analytical results, the TlBQumentxeontrol
     officer shall assemble and cross^ctieck the informatioi^xm sample tags,
     custody records, laboratory bench shee"E3~7-~pet£onal and instrument logs,
     and other relevant data to ensure Khat^data pertalrttng-io each particular
     sample or sample delivery group is c^nsistenT? thtojughouv the CSF.

2.3   DOCUMENT NUMBERING AND INVENTORY
2.4
     2.3.1    In order to provide document a\coui(t;ability of the completed
     analysis records, each iCSnTTnva CSF shall bexinventoried and assigned a
     serialized number as described Da Exhibit \, Section 2.
      CSF #  - Region -
                      nent
2.3.2    All doc
bench sheets, m
preparation recor'
analysis, custody re
inventoried.

2.3.3
ensuring
and are
plasti
document

  STO:
      llized n)omBer(Flx^ exantple:   75-2-0240).

      relevant c6 eacfN§DG,/including logbook pages,
s s>e^tra,  >chrcraiatograms, screening records, re-
    re>snj(lysiis records, records of failed or attempted
     rds,  library research results, etc., shall be
      The Contrac
location.
                                           (DCO) shall be responsible for
                                 generate/a are placed in the CSF for inventory
                                    The DCO shall place the sample tags in
                                   :ure E-l of Exhibit E is an example of a
                          nta.i.u EPA laboratory documents in a secure
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Exhibit F
VGA of Ambient Air on Tenax®
2.5   SHIPPING DATA PACKAGES AND CSF
    2.5.1    The Contractor shall document shipment of deli'werabies packages
    to the recipients.  These shipments require custody/sea&s on the
    containers placed such that they cannot be opened ywithout'iiamag ing or
    breaking the seal.  The Contractor shall document whatN^s seh<, to whom,
    the date, and the method (carrier) used.
    2.5.2    The Contractor shall purge the CSF
    appropriate EPA Region 180 days after the r
   arable to the
    submission.
    2.5.3    A copy of the transmittal letter
    NEIC and SMO.

    2.5.4    The Document Control form is
    inspection of  shipping containers and
    submit  one original  FORM AADC-1 for each

    2.5.5    The Contractor shall sign and date the
    examine the  shipping containers, ^.record the presence
    custody seals  and  their conditio

    2.5.6    The Contractor shall
    follow  the instructions explained
           1 be sent  to
     2.5.7    The Contractor shall submit
     with each  SDG  package.
          the receipt  and
        ontractor shall
              present)
                ice of
            samples  and
            g-In Sheet.
:ed Document Control Form
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Exhibit F
                VOA of Ambient Air on Tenax®
                                   SECTION 3

                         STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURES

      The Contractor must have written standard operating p^
for receipt of samples, maintenance of custody, sample/ identi
storage, tracking  the analysis of samples,  and asse
3.1   SPECIFICATIONS FOR WRITTEN STANDARD OPERATI!
     3.1.1   An SOP is  defined as  a  written nartfati
     description of laboratory operating proce
     laboratory documentation.   The SOPs must
     procedures used in the laboratory,  and oopi^s  of
     be available to the appropriate  laborapory/personn;
     are necessary to ensure that analytical- datS
     are acceptable for use in EPA enforcement^case
     litigation.
                                   (SOPs)
                               ition, sample
                                   data.
                    DCEDURES
                  e step-by-step
                  including examples  of
                           cibe  the actual
                           tten  SOPs  shall
                          These  procedures
                         under this contract
                    operation and
     3.1.2    The  Contractor's  SOPs  shall  provide mecharti^ms  ahd documentation
     to meet each  of the following specifications and shalt-^e used by EPA as
     the basis  for laboratory evidence audits":—Ihe^ContractorNnust have
     written standard operating proc
                Sample receipt and log

                Sample storage.
      3.1.2.1
                                               and logbooks.

                                    data control systems.



                                .nageriai/review of laboratory operation and
 contractually-required quality assurance
 each individual data package.

ata handling, and reporting.
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 Exhibit F
                                                   VOA of Ambient Air on Tenax®
       3.1.2.12  Chain-of-Custody.

       3.1.2.13  Document control,  including  Case  file pr«

     3.1.3    The Contractor shall have a designated
     responsible for receipt of samples and have writ^
     his/her duties and responsibilities.

     3.1.4    The Contractor shall have written S0?s
     in of the samples.   The procedures shall in<
     documenting the following information:

       3.1.4.1    Presence or absence of EPA c

       3.1.4.2    Presence or absence of air

       3.1.4.3    Presence or absence of EPA Traf
       lists.
                                   orms.

                                 stickers.

                               s or SAS packing
      3.1.4.10  Verifi
      receiving doc

      3.1.4.11  Resolutio'

      3.1.4.12  T
      upon rece
                            but not be limited
      3.1.4.4   Presence or absence of^custody seals on sh:
      containers and  their conditioi/

      3.1.4.5   Custody seal numbers,

      3.1.4.6   Presence or absence of s

      3.1.4.7   Sample tag ID numbers.

      3.1.4.8   Condition

      3.1.4.9   Conditio
                                       and/or sample
tion
                ;reement of information on


(ems  or discrepancies  with SMO.

      nn.s used to describe sample condition
                             ,hal\ have written SOPs  for  maintenance  of  the
                                    n and shall demonstrate security of  the
                                    reas.   The SOPs shall specifically include
                                    as for EPA samples in the laboratory,  and
                                    ontamination.   The SOPs shall include  a
     list  of  ati^hori^ad personnel  Who have access  or keys to secure storage
     areas.
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                                             VGA of Ambient Air on Tenax®
3.2
     3.1.6    The Contractor shall have written SOPs  for  trac
     performed on any particular  sample.  The  tracking SOP
     following:
                                                          ig the work
                                                            include  the
       3.1.6.1   A description of the documentation used/to record sample
       receipt,  sample storage, sample transfers, sampl/ preparations, and
       sample analyses.
       3.1.6.2   A description of the documentation,
       calibration and other QA/QC activities.
                                                   to record ihfitrume
       3.1.6.3   Examples  of the  document format/ anfl. laboratory documentation
       used in the sample  receipt, sample storage,/sample ^ratjsfer, and sample
       analyses.

     3.1.7    The Contractor shall have written iJQPs for maintaining
     identification of EPA  samples throughout^the -laboratory.

     3.1.8    If the Contractor assigns unique laborktQry identifiers, written
     SOPs shall include a description of the method useoN^o assign the unique
     laboratory identifier  and cross-j?e£ej:ence to the EPA sample/number.

     3.1.9    If the Contractor uses\Dre-ftst*s^orsuffixe^~ii»--a/ddition to
     sample identification numbers, tne widttenSDPs/shall include their
     definitions.  The Contractor shall\havte writttetr SOPs3escribing the
     method by which the laboratory maintXins\sa'mp]^es under custody.
     3.1.10   The Contractor
     assembly of all documen
     and managerial review
     basis.  The procedure's
     pages, sample tracking
     printouts,  raw dat
     documents having /ef<
     submission to EPt
     inventory procedu
                       shall have writcen SfoPs for organization and
                         relating to eacb EPA Case,  including technical
                       Documentk shall beNfiled.on a Case-specific
                       fst ertfiura thiat all ck>cuments including logbook
                       Lecords ,) cHromatographiV charts,  computer
                       laries,/corpes^ondertee-j and any other written
                     ence to/the/Case ase c/mpiled in one location for
                       system must include a document numbering and
     3.1.11   The  Contractor shall fia^e written SOPs for laboratory safety.
     3.1.12
     used in
           Contractor^shall
       p/eparing
                           written SOPs for cleaning  of  glassware
               .nalWing sam>ies  under  this contract.
              TWe  Contractor  snsll \iave SOPs for traceability of standards
HANI
          jrn aample analysis QA/DC.
KG OPvqoNFIDENTIAL ZNFC
     3.2.1    A  Con
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Exhibit F
                                              VOA of Ambient Air on Tenax®
                                                       doc,
EPA-designated confidential information from the Agenc
information must be handled separately from other
under this contract.  To accomplish this, the folio
the handling of confidential information have been

3.2.2    All confidential documents shall be und<
designated Document Control Officer (DCO).
  Confidential
 tation  developed
    edures  for
Lished.
     3.2.3    Any  samples  or  information received
     confidentiality shall be handled as "confid<
     file shall be maintained to store this
     segregated from other nonconfidential inf<
     confidential  samples shall be treated as,
     confidential  information, the DCO logs
     Confidential  Inventory Log.  Tl.  Lnfo
     authorized personnel but only a:• ?r it
     by the DCO.  The documents shal. be returne
                                                  a request of
                                                ll."  A separate
                                               ;ion and shall be
                                              ;ion.  9^*> generated  from
                                            fidential. /Upon receipt  of
                                             documents/into a
                                                      aade available to
                                                       out to  that  person
                                                    locked file  at  the
     conclusion of each working day.   Confidential "tHformabipn may not be
     reproduced except upon approval by the EPA Contracting Or^cer.  The DCO
     will enter all copies into the document control systeiJh^In/addition,
     this information may not be disposed"of-~excej>tupon approval by the EPA
     Contracting Officer.  The DCO shal^h-^ejiiove andreTcaitft--Che cover page of
     any confidential information disposed ofTor^one^year ana shall keep a
     record of the disposition in the Confidential /nventory Log.
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                                   EXHIBIT G

                               GLOSSARY OF TERMS
Aliquot - A measured portion of a field sample taken for analysis.

Analysis Date/Time - The date and military time  (24-biourclocsiO  of  the
introduction of the sample, standard, or blank into/th  ahalysis^ystem.

Analysis Group - An analysis group is a set of noSao^e  than  twenty^anaty^ical
sair.rles (as defined below) for the purpose of merh&ri Quality Assurance/Quality
Control (QA/QC), such that the QA/QC required by Exhibits D  and  E are,
minimum, prepared and analyzed at a frequency/ofyonce per twenty analytical
samples.

Analytical Sample - Any solution or media/Introduced /nto7 an instrument  on
which an analysis is performed excluding^rnstrament ^calibration, initial
calibration verification, initial calibration blahto( continuing  calibration
verification and continuing calibration blank^xNote ^tje following  are all
defined as analytical samples:  field samples, dujJi4.catev>«amples, laboratory
control sample (LCS), and performance evaluation
•\STM Type II Water - Distilled wa
^mho/cm at 25°C.  For additional
"Standard Specification for Reagent

Autozero - Zeroing the instrument at t'
to running, a standard blank with the abs"

Background Correction - A teetiriltj^e to compJ
contribution to the instr/ument sigr
                           uctivity
Batch - A group of sam
Breakthrough volume
will be initially
Calibration - The estab
absorbance, emission i
standards.  Cali
this document
that method.

Calibrati
analyst
curve).
the same"
                            of Ttess than 1.0
                              JTM D1193-77,
                                        It is equivalent
                             for variable background
                         .ete\mination of trace elements.
intens
                   h point a particular component
            fronTthe Tenax® sample cartridge.

      an analytical curve based on the
       ther measured characteristic of known
          er for the various methods included  in
methdd^of interest for a definition specific to
            of known standard solutions used by  the
             trument (i.e., preparation of the analytical
             jected to the preparation method but contain
             arations to be analyzed.
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 Case  -  A finite,  usually predetermined number of samples collected over a
 given time period from a particular site.   Case numbers arie assigned by the
 Sample  Management Office.   A Case consists of one or more/Sap(ple Delivery
 Groups.

 Coefficient of  Variation (CV)  -  The standard deviatio:
 arithmetic mean.
 Continuing Calibration Standard -  A standard solution
 to be  used to  verify  the  stability of the  instr
 the instrument performance  during  the analysis
 calibration standard  should have  a concentrati
 calibrated range.  Analytical  standard run
 every 12  hours, whichever  is more frequent,
 analytical system.
                                                     the middle  of the
                                                             al  sansL les  or
                                                             libration of the
 Contract Required Quantitation Limit  (CRQL
 acceptable under the contract Statement of
 more) times the standard deviation of seven replf
 blank.

 Control Limits - A range within whi
 to be compliant.  Control limits
 if exceeded, or advisory, requiring
                                                                          lyst
                                                                       time^nd
Correlation Coefficient - A number  (r)
dependence'between two variables  (e.g.,
dependent they are the closer the value
least squares line.

Cryogen  - A liquified ga
cryogenic trap of the ai
(bp - 195.8 CC).
                                                          el of quantitation
                                                             defined as 3.3 (or
                                                            ses of the method
                                                               ;ults must fall
                                                              corrective action
                                                               flagged.
                                                  ates  the  degree  of
                                               trtion  -  absorbance).   The more
                                                 Determine -on the  basis  of the
                                                  tmperatures  in the
                                                    cryogen  is  liquid  nitrogen
Data System - For t
the continuous acqu
the chromatographic pr$

Day - Unless othe

DDI - Deionized

Deuterated
isotope t;
quality stssw
                                                computer system  that  allows
                                   tout of time vs  intensity  data  throughout
                                       hall mean calendar day.
                                  cals which contain deuterium  (hydrogen
                                   tydrogen); used as tracers for  system
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Exhibit G
                                                  VOA or \mbient Air on Tenax®
Field Blank - Any samp"   submitted from the field identif

Field Sample - A portion of material received to be ana
in single or mu]f- _e containers and identified by a u
                                                              s a blank.
                                                             that is contained
                                                            EPA Sample Number.
Holding Time - The elapsed time expressed in days from
the sample by the Contractor until the date of its
In-House - At the Contractor's facility.

Initial Calibration - Analysis of analytical s
different specified concentrations;  used to defi
range of the response of the analytical ins

Interferents - Substances which affect th<
interest.
Internal Standards -Compounds added to every
known concentration, prior to analysis.  Internal s"
basis for quantitation of the target analysis.
                                                                 f receipt of
Laboratory - Synonymous with Cont

Laboratory Control Sample  (LCS)-
specific compounds and subjected to
to monitor method and contractor perfo

Laboratory. Method Blank (LMB)^_Aclean unv
and performing the same analytical
cartridge never leaves

Laboratory Receipt Da
Contractor's facilit
sample Traffic Repo
receipt).
                                                 ;iards for a series of
                                                         ^earity and dynamic
                                                           garget compounds.

                                                          e compound of
                                                            ,  sample at a
                                                            are used as the
                                                           concentration of
                                           ire/ analytical procedure in order
                                                        analyzed along with
                                                  e field samples.  The LMB
                                                  le is received at  the
                                                 's delivery receipt and
                                                 (validated time of  sample
Linear Range  - The concents^tion^-range over which  the  analytical  curve remains
linear.  The  range of  the  ins^&rumervtNsfor a specific  compound,  as  determined
using calibratLe»n^stan3aT«4s.  Tnexuppervlimit of this  linear  range (determined
at each analysis)-is—the higitest corteencration  calibration standard that has a
determined valufiTwithinrQX  of\the known value.
Mass Spec
standard/qu,
"noise
                                  ied as the  inability  to  detect the internal
                                   .presence  of high  levels  of mass spectral
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                      VGA of  Ambient  Air  on Tenax®
Matrix - The predominant material of which the sample to be,-analyzed is
composed.
Megabore® Column - One of two types of capillary column
narrow bore, for the analysis of target compounds unde
                              the  other being the
                                contract.
Method Detection Limit  (MDL)  - The chemical concentr/ti
signal, due to an analyte, which is equal to the s
standard deviation of a series of measurements on
method blanks.  In practice, a method detection
higher than an instrumental detection limit.  T\/ie
metals is t 99 times  the standard deviation  of
Of course, all spectral background techniques/
integration times must be utilized as when

MS-SCAN - The gas chromatograph (GC) is c
where the instrument is programmed to acqui
and to disregard all others.
                        derft  t 99 times tit
                          east  seven s«parat
                          will  be
                        thod  detection
                        method blank analyses.
                                ive  and the  same
                                e analyzed.
Narrative (SDG Narrative)  - Portion of  the data packag^e^whichxincludes
laboratory, contract, SDG  and samplenumber identificationvand?descriptive
documentation of any problems encoyntered^~rn-piacessing the samples, along
with corrective action taken and pxx>bl-e«urjesolution"?  €eaplete SDG Narrative
specifications are included in Exhibit
                              selective detector
                               target compounds
Narrow-Bore Capillary Column  - One  of
the wide-bore  (Megabore®) capillary colt
under this contract.
Performance Evaluation
EPA for Contractor analy,

Protocol  - A compilat}
sample receipt and h
deliverables, and

Qualitative Accuracy
identify  compounds.

Quantitative A]
measure the

Reconstruc
represent,
total io;
Sample \^A sample^of Known composition provided by
       bjf EPA to evXlua\e Contractor performance.
                     V
                     .followed with respect to
                     data reporting and
                        columns,  the other being
                     :he analysis  of compounds
       of an analytical system to correctly
              analytical system to correctly
             d compound.
      C) - A mass spectral graphical
      |Chieved by a gas chromatograph; a plot of
       time.
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Exhibit G
                                                   VGA of Ambient Air on Tenax®
Recovery - A determination of  the accuracy of the  analytic
comparing measured values for  a  fortified (spiked)  sampl^
spike values.  Recovery  is determined by  the  following
                                                               rocedure made by
                                                              inst the known
                                                             ion:
            %Recovery = measured value
                         spiked value
                                        x  100%
Relative Response Factor  (RRF)  - A measure  of the
response of an analyte compared to its  internal
Factors are determined by analysis of standards/an^
calculation of concentrations of analytes in
the following equation:
                            RRF =
                                         C;
                                  Ais
                 area of the characteristic
                 concentration;
                 internal standard; and
                 compound of interest.
where:       A
            C
            is
            x
Resolution - Also termed separati
chromatogram, calculated by dividi:
peaks by the peak height of the smal
100.

Retention Time (RT) - The time to elute a
chromatographic column for a^sp^cific carrier
time the chemical is injected into
concentration appears at/the/'de'&e.ct
                                                             peaks  on a
                                                               between the
                                                              multiplied by
                                                    chemical  from a
                                                   flow rate,  measured from the
                                                   until its  maximum
Retention Time Window / Retention /time windbw^is  determined for each compound
of interest and is the tfme f rom /inj ee'tibrvto  eHition of a specific chemical
from a chromatographac qolumn.  yrhe/window is-^determined by three injections
of a single component stahdard /over a 24-hour  period as  plus or minus three
times the standard devlba.tion'Wr' t#e absolute retention time for that: compound.

Rounding Rules - If_the figurexfoll&wirig  those to be retained is less than 5,
the figure is dropped" atrd^the  reNfcainea*vf.igures are  kept unchanged.  As an
example, 11.443 ig-H?e«nded o&f  to

                                 se to be retained is greater than 5, the
                                  ast retained figure is raised by 1.  As an
                                  ff to 11.45.
                    followirt
                         and
                         round

                    following
      If
'se to be retained is 5, and  if  there  are  no
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 Exhibit G
                                                   VOA of Ambient Air on Tenax®
       figures other than zeros beyond the five,  the figure,-§. is dropped, and
       the last-place figure retained is increased by one iT i^ is an odd
       number or it is kept unchanged if an even number. /As /an example, 11.435
       is rounded off to 11.44, while 11.425 is rounded pff/to 11.42.
       If a series of multiple operations is to be per/formed
       divide,  multiply),  all figures are carried thcou;
       Then the final answer is rounded to the proper number o
       figures.
       See forms  instructions  (Exhibit B)  for e
 Run -  A continuous  analytical  sequence consi
 associated quality  assurance measurements a
                                                                   subtract,
                                                                   lations.
 Sample  -  A portion of material  to  be analyzed
 multiple  containers and identified by a un
                                                             d samples  and all
                                                            'is contract.
                                                       contained  in single  or
                                                         iber.
 Sample  Delivery Group  (SDG)  -  A unit within a sampSLe Casfexthat is used to
 identify a group of samples  for delivery.   An SDG is^^groupxpf 20 or fewer
 samples within a Case,  received overaperiod of up to PKcalendar days.   Data
 from  all samples in an  SDG are due /concu?r«Rtly_.An SDG iscWfined by one of
 the following,  whichever  occurs fi^st:

             Case;  or

      •      Each 20 samples  within  a
Selected Ion Current Profile
number for ions of a specified ma
Standard Analyy
target compo
            Each 14-day cale«dar-vj>eriod dur3
            received, beginning wit
            or SDG.
                                                  ich samples in a Case are
                                                     first sample in the Case
Sample Number  (EPA Sample/Number) /- A unique^identification number designated
by EPA for each sample. /The EPA/Sample Number  appears on the  sample Traffic
Report which documents iQformatjran /m that
                                     - A plot  of ion abundance  vs  time or scan
Static
concentr
cylinde
       Cal
tical/Metermination made with known quantities of
    ine response factors.

      f an analytical system with known
       obtained from a source such as gas
        stock solutions.
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Exhibit G
                             VOA of Ambient Air  on  Tenax®
Stock Solution - A standard solution which can be diluted,
standards.
                                      :o perive  other
Surrogates (Surrogate Standard)  - Compounds added  to eperj/blank,  sample,
matrix spike, matrix spike duplicate, and standard; used  to^svaluate
analytical efficiency by measuring recovery.   Surrogate^>are brbniinated,
fluorinated, or isotopically labelled compounds no^/exjoected^tp beNietected in
environmental media.
Target compound  - The compound an analysis  see
interest.
Tent..  /ely Identified Compounds (TIC)  -  Corn-
are not target compound; .  internal  standard;
peaks are subjected to mass spectral  libra
identification.
                                determine;  the  comp

                                        in  samples that
                                        andards.   Up to 10
                                      tentative
Time - When required  to  record  time  on any deliverable/item,  time  shall be
expressed as Military Time,  i.e.,  a  24-hour cloc

Traffic Report  (TR) - An EPA sample  identification fornT^COl6^?011*1 by
sampler, which  accompanies  the  samp(Te~~lh«iiig^shipment to tn"fe\Xaboratory and
which is used for  documenting sample c.on;dition~ait*-5?acfii£t by the  laboratory.

Twelve-Hour Time Period  - The twelve\(12\ hourytime^peTiod/for GC/MS system
tuning, standards  calibration (initial\pr xxmpinuang calibration)  begins at
the moment of injection  of  the  BFB analysis\rhat/the laboratory submits as
documentation of compliant  tune.   The tim^perjlod ends after 12 hours has
elapsed according  to  the sys£em-^elock.
Validated  Time  of Sample/Re
received at  the Contra
receipt and  Sample Tr
       s facUit-
       Report.
        5R) - The aateXon which a sample is
               recorded/on the shipper's delivery
Volatile  Compounds
by  the  analytical
thod
compounds with ntrenfal vapor pressures > 0.1 mm Hg
this document.
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ATTACHMENT V

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USEPA CONTRACT LABORATORY/ PROG:
      SEMIVOIATILE ORGANICS

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                        SEMIVOLATILE ORGANICS ANALYSIS
                                OF AMBIENT AIR
                               TABLE OF CONTENTS
PREFACE
EXHIBIT A  SUMMARY OF REQUIREMENTS FOR SEMIVi
           OF AMBIENT AIR  	
                                                                           B-l
                                                                           C-l
                                                   OF SEMIVOEATILE ORGANIC
                                                               ANALYZED BY
                                                (GfJ/MS)	D-l
EXHIBIT B  REPORTING AND DELIVERABLES REQUI
EXHIBIT C  TARGET COMPOUND LIST
EXHIBIT D  ANALYTICAL METHOD FOR THE\DE'
           COMPOUNDS (SVOCs) IN AIR O
           GAS CHROMATOGRAPHY/MASS SPEC1
EXHIBIT E  QUALITY ASSURANCE/QBAUTY CONTROLXREQ
EXHIBIT F  EVIDENTARY
EXHIBIT G  GLOSSARY
                                                                           E-l
                                                                           F-l
                                                                           G-l

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                                    PREFACE
      The purpose of this contract is to provide the U/.S. Environmental
Protection Agency (EPA) with chemical analytical
procedures, and an analysis structure which will generate dataXpf kn
documented quality.  This document was developed wi^h/the guidancexpf
Toxics Workgroup to ensure that the needs of regi^ris^., state, and lo
pollution programs are addressed.

      The samples to be analyzed are of ambient a/r collected on PUF/XAD-2 at
or in the vicinity of known or suspected hazardaas waste/sites and may contain
potentially hazardous organic and inorganic/naterials ac significant
concentrations.  The Contractor should be /warexpf the/potential hazards
associated with the handling and analyses oSsthesex^mpLes.  It is the
Contractor's responsibility to take all necess^sy measures and precautions to
ensure the health and safety of its employees.  Tne-vContr^aqtor is responsible
for providing a safe working environment and making its^emptopees aware of the
potential hazards of working with and analyzing these samples.
      Procedures specified herein
PUF/XAD-2 cartridges and analysis o
quantitation of certain semivolatile
Contractor shall employ safe handling
laboratory practices in the performance
follow the quality assurance and quality c
herein.

      The data obtained
the existence and exten
the public, to individi
environment.  The dat
requires the stricte
control, and qualit
                                                           aration of
                                                             ence and
                                                            s).  The
                                                   id generally accepted
                                                    requirements and shall
                                                 (QA/QC) program specified
                                                 be )used by EPA to determine
                                                    waste disposal sites to
                                                 site cleanups, and to the
                                                   criminal litigation which
                                                'tody protocol, document
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                        SEMIVOLATILE OF




                                      OF




                                   JBIENT AIR>
January, 1992

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SECTION 1
SECTION 2
      2.1
      2.2
      2.3
                                   EXHIBIT  A
                          SUMMARY OF  REQUIREMENTS  FOR
                 SEMIVOLATILE ORGANICS ANALYSIS OF AMBIEN'
                               Table  of Contents
GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS
Receive and Prepare Ambient Air Sample1
Analyze Samples for the Identification and
Quantitation of Specific
Perform Required Qualitt
Quality Control Procedur
SECTION 3   DETAILED TECHNICAL AND
      3.1   Personnel
      3.2   Facilities
      3.3   Instrumental
      3.4   Data Handli
      3 .5   Laboratory/Ma
J.,i.uary,  1992

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Exhibit A
                                  Semivolatile  Organics Analysis  of Ambient Air
                                   SECTION 1
                              GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

1.1  The Contractor  shall  employ  procedures  specified
preparation and analysis of the ambient  air  samples  f
quantitation of the  organic compounds listed in Exhib/lt
                                                          thi?&xcontract in the
                                                         tt*< presence  and
1.2  The Contractor  shall  use  proven techniques  to/^ttentify and measiAre tfi>
organic compounds presented in the  Target  Compounia Lyst  (TCL)  as specir^tejd
Exhibit C.  The  Contractor shall  perform sample  .preparation and analysis
procedures as prescribed in Exhibit D,  and nteey specified Cample and extract
preservation and holding time  requirements.
1.3  For all  samples  analyzed  under  this  coi/tra£t,
to the QA/QC  protocols  specified in  Exhibi&^E am:
protocols  specified in  Exhibit F.
                                                        Jonttractor  shall adhere
                                                        by  the  evidentiary
1.4  Following  sample  analysis,  the  Contractor  shaliOperforrnxdata reduction
and shall  report  analytical  activities,  sample  data,  arioSqualifcy. control
documentation as  designated  in Exhibit—E^___Exhibit  B  contaihs^alA reporting
and deliverables  requirements for  tpis contract;—incjAximg copies of the data
reporting  forms and  form  instructior
1.5  To  ensure  proper understanding of
G contains a  glossary of  terms.  When a
explanation,  the  glossary meaning  shall
do not replace  or take precedence  over spec:
document  text.
                                                     in  this  contract,  Exhibit
                                                      in the  text without
                                            tpplio&ble.   Glossary definitions
                                             Eic \nformation  included in the
                        yo. m/y  contain  nazar
1.6  The samples  to be
hazardous waste sites a
materials at high conce^ntr/tion  leye
potential hazards ass
It is the Contractor's
the health and safety
responsibility to follow
and federal regulations.
                            jropri*
        lfractor\ar,e from known or suspected
                   .nic and/or inorganic
                  .ctor should be aware of the
     handlihg^ai/d analysis of these samples.
     to take all necessary measures to ensure
   es.   It is also the Contractor's
    disposal procedures according to state
                              or  must
1.7  In additi
maintaining th
be used to mjike/hajor
welfare.  In addition,
litigation/agafinst potentially
Super fund/legri
         fare of the importance of
data generated under this contract, as it may
 garding public health and environmental
  ed under this contract may be used in
   nsible parties in the enforcement of
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Exhibit A
                             Semivolatile Organics Analysis of Ambient Air
                                   SECTION 2

                             SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS

    For each sample, the Contractor  shall perform the//fol/3vowin^\^asks :

2.1  TASK I:    RECEIVE AMBIENT AIR SAMPLES ON PUF/$U>-£ CARTRIDGES

    2.1.1  The Contractor shall receive and handLe samples under the
    of-custody and document control  procedures described in Exhibit F.
2.1.2  The Contractor shall provide the r
instrumentation for analyses of the TCL
the quantitation limits specified in Ex,
provides the Contractor with an approp
that shall be used.

2.1.3  The Contractor shall extract samples
within the maximum holding times specified in Exhi1
times are less than the maximum £a£a submission
contract.
    2.1.4  The Contractor is advised
    contract are usually from known or'
    may contain high levels of organic
    potentially hazardous nature and of
    and should be handled throughout the
    appropriate caution.  Tbe^Sont^actor
                                                                expertise and
                                                          lto or lower than
                                                           ibit D, EPA
                                                          lytical procedures
                                                            the extracts
                                                                n if  these
                                                                 in this
                                     sha
                    d under this
                   aste sites and
         'ganic materials of a
        tructure and concentration,
       fion and analysis with
         responsible for all
    necessary measures any precautions  to  ensure  tne  health and  safety  of
    laboratory employees,
2.2  TASK II:
            ANALYZE' SAMPLES FO?
            SPECIFIC /COMPOUND?
iJENTI>I€ATION AND QUANTITATION OF
    2.2.1  For each  staple  JfeQe/vedf,  the  Contractor  shall  be  required .to
    perform the sample  e^sractionAnd analysis  procedures  described in
    Exhibit D.  The  documentation  chat accompanies the  sample(s)  to the
    Contractor facitrcy—shall  iiJiM^cate^s^ecific analytical requirements for
    that sample/or set  of  samples.

                                    analytical procedures  that shall be  used.
                                     and references for  the analysis of
                                    low-to-medium concentrations of
                                     analysis.  GC/MS may  use  automated
                                     the identification  of organic compounds,

    2.2.3  For tFttexjmrpb^e  o$ this contract,  a full  sample analysis is
    defined as analyses foV'all/of the TCL constituents identified in Exhibit
    C  in accordance  with\the nfethods in Exhibit D and performance of related
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Exhibit A
             Semivolatile Organics Analysis of Ambient Air
    QA/QC as specified  in  Exhibit  D  and  Exhibit  E.   Laboratofy-^Control
    Samples  (LCS) analyses shall be  considered a separate mil/sample
    analysis.  All other QA/QC  requirements  are  cons iderecz an/inherent part
    of this contract and are  included  in the contract sajnple/unit price.

    2.2.4  The semivolatile compounds  analyzed by GC/M&  tachniqbes and
    initially identified shall  be  verified by an analyst/competent^in the
    interpretation of mass spectra by  comparison of ./rhe/suspect^mass  spectra
    to the mass spectra of a  standard  of the suspecps^compound.   This
    procedure requires  the use  of  multiple intern/1 standards.   Two
    must be satisfied to verify the  identificati
        2.2.4.1   Elution of the  sample  compon
        retention time  as the  standard  component

        2.2.4.2   Correspondence  of the  samJ.e cot
        component mass  spectra.
                                the same}GC relative
                                      id standard
    2.2.5  For each  sample  analysis,  the  Contractor'^ihall
    spectral  library searches  of  non-target  compound si
    determine tentative  compound  identifications  as  follows
                                        [iduct mass
                                           sonents to
        2.2.5.1   For  each semivolatJae
        shall  conduct a search to  det^rmi
        organic  compounds of greatest
        standards,  surrogate compounds,
                                          Contractor
                     je the^bsaihleidantity of up to 10
                            Lonrwhich are not internal
                            .jfeted in Exhibit C.
        2.2.5.2   In  performingjearches,
        National  Institute  o-fStarRiards  and
        spectral  library must Jia^usec
        NOTE:   Substance's
        nearest intei
        fashion.
       Lth responses of
      candard are
                              recent release of the
                                gy (NIST)/EPA/MSDC mass
sss  than 10 percent of the
      to be searched in this
        2.2.5.3  Only
        spectra  from the "Hbjrary
        interpretation speci
        compoundj&ff&s  no-fejneet
        report
        addi
2.3  TASK
            .a 1/comparisen of sample spectra with the
              earches will the mass spectral
                     a tentative identification.  If the
               identification criteria, it shall be
unknowruXThe ma»s spectral specialist should give
      Lcatrvjn of thV/unknown compound, if possible (e.g.
              hydrocarbon, unknown acid type, unknown
compound) .\ Ir\ probable molecular weights can be
              \ould be included.

              'ALITY  ASSURANCE AND QUALITY CONTROL
    2.3.1  All speci
            ocedures prescribed in Exhibits D and E shall
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Exhibit A
Semivolatile Organics Analysis of Ambient Air
    be strictly adhered to by the Contractor.  Records doc
    the protocol shall be maintained in accordance with t
    procedures prescribed in Exhibit F, and shall be rep
    with Exhibit B requirements.
    2.3.2  The Contractor shall establish, and use o
    QA/QC procedures including the daily or  (as req
    of standard reference solutions from EPA, MIST
    traceable thereto, where available at appropriat
    standard solutions designed to ensure that oper
    equipment and procedures, from sample recer
    quantitation, produce reliable data).  Ex
    QA/QC requirements.
                              ring the use of
                                    control
                             in accordance
                    ing parameters
                   rough identification and
                             ovide specific
bits D and
    2.3.3  Additional QA/QC shall be requic|d
    i.e., with each Case or Sample Delivery
    Laboratory Control Samples  (LCS) and Performance Eva
    for semivolatile organics submitted to EPA for Osntrac
    in the form of verification of instrument parameters
    Exhibit E.
                          more frequently,
                        'in the form of
                        uation (PE) samples
                             analysis, and
                         as described in
        2.3.3.1  EPA has provided tOv th*
        of data (Exhibit B).  The Con\ra£
        completing and returning analys
        in this contract and within  the
        Performance/Delivery Schedule.
           Itractor forHreffc&__for the reporting
            sKaTJ. be^responstible for
                  ts in?he format specified
                  tied in the Contract
        2.3.3.2  Use of form>ts~otfeer  than
        deemed as noncomplifant.   SucKdata  are
        the specified forjnat  atnbxadqitional
        required.
                 Designated by EPA will be
                   ^eptable.  Resubmission  in
                     the Government will be
        2.3.3.3  Computer/generati
        data package Os) prsmrided,
        This means tha^the
        required form, irfe^udirig
        header information,
   fVrms may^be/Submitted in the hardcopy
 ~.ha.t the forms are in exact EPA format.
 of data elements is the same as on each EPA
  >rm numbers and titles, page numbers and
        lines.
    2.3.4  The Contractor shall provide  analytical  equipment  and  technical
    expertise ^or-/enTi~~c"btitract\as  spec
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Exhibit A
                         Seraivolatile Organics Analysis of Ambient Air
            2.3.4.1.2  The computer shall be equipped with
            devices for saving all data from the GC/MS  run*
                                                        storage
            2.3.4.1.3  Computer software shall be availa6le/to  allow searching
            GC/MS runs for specific ions and plotting  tjne  intensity of the
            ions with respect to time or scan number.

            2.3.4.1.4  A computer data system must Ke  interface^Kto
            that allows the continuous acquisition^haa storage,  onrnachiii^
            readable media, of all mass spectra oota^ned throughout tnfe
            duration of the chromatographic program/   The  computer  must
            software that allows searching any /\3C/HS data ,£ile  for  ions of a
            specified mass and plotting such Yon^abundanoes^Versus  time or
            scan number.  This type of plot is defined as  an Extracted Ion
            Current Profile (EICP) or Selec/edAon Current/Profile  (SICP).
            Software must also be availablfeitha^Nalloys integrating the
            abundance in any EICP between spes4^iedxcime'or  scan number
            limits.  Also, for the non-target comfiounds^^oftware must be
            available that allows for the comparisorKpf sample  spectra against
            reference library spectra.  The most recencXeleas^soof  the
            NIST/EPA/MSDC mass spectpaJ^iibrary shall  be us^ad as the reference
            library.  The data system mustT>e~~capahJ.eof flagging all data
            files that have been ed\ted\^naBuaily by laEoTsree^y  personnel.

            2.3.4.1.5  The GC/MS shall^efeguipofed/with aUTC to MS  interface
                                       \   \r  * r  /
            capable of extending a fuseoXsili^ capillary  column into the ion
            source.  The column is to be 5X) meters long by 0.25 to  0.53 mm
            I.D. 100% methyl silicone or 5%\$>henyl, 95% methyl  silicone
            capillary coluima^ore^uivalent.
                         rac/tor
2.3.4.2  The Con.
capable of reco
s torage.   The yoon
under this contract on
manufacture
magnetic tapesxwith
contents (see Exnl
that time, the Contr
days of
Sched

2.3
                a magnetic? tape storage device
 !g data ^nd"suitab^e for/long—term, off—line
'ractor sjnalL^re
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Exhibit A
  Semivolatile Organics Analysis of Ambient Air
        and the data system shall have software capable of/removing
        background signals from spectra.
        2.3.4.5  The Contractor shall have, in—house an;
        capable of analyzing Semivolatile organics as
        2.3.4.6  The Contractor shall have, in-hous€
        standards for all target compounds listed ii
        accepting any samples from the Sample Mana^en
        Standards provided by EPA for use in the/
        Evaluation may not contain all the target compounds and thus shall
        not be used for routine analyses unless oir until jZne^w have been
        supplemented with commercially available/standard materials.
                               able, a device
                                 4n Exhibit D.
    2.3.5  The minimum functional requiren
    and conditions of this contract are listed
    designate and use qualified key personnel
    The EPA reserves the right to review personnel
    experience.
                           shall
                           nal
                nt's^-inspectio
                           'o meet the, terms
                            Contractor shall
                          these functions.
                             tions and
        2.3.5.1  Proj ect Manager

        2.3.5.2  GC/MS Laboratory Sup\rvi

        2.3.5.3  Quality Assurance Offic^

        2.3.5.4  Systems Manager

        2.3.5.5  Program

        2.3.5.6  GC/MS

        2.3.5.7  Mass,

        2.3.5.8  Sampts^repas^fion^Extraction Supervisor ;

        2.3.5.9  Sample Prepa^tionyExtraction Specialist;

        2.3.5.:
    NOTE:
    Control/Of
    2.3.7  The Contr
    extracts, and used
    signate a Sample  Custodian  and  a Document
      ond within 10  days  to  requests  from data
    'mation or explanations  that  result from
    'tivities.

 quired to retain unused  samples  and  sample
Containers for a period of 60  days  after data
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Exhibit A
                  Semivolatile Organics Analysis  of Ambient Air
    submission unless  otherwise instructed in Exhibit B or
                                               libit D.
    2.3.8  The  Contractor shall adhere to the chain-of-custody and document
    control procedures  described in Exhibit F.   Documentation, as described
    therein,  shall be required to show that all procedures are being strictly
    followed.   This  documentation shall be reported iprthA Comfriete Case File
    Purge  (Exhibit B).

    2.3.9  Sample shipments  to the Contractor's fac^H^ty will be schedule*
    and  coordinated  by  SMO,. acting on behalf of the^dministrative Prompt
    Officer (APO).   The Contractor shall communi/cat£ with SMO personnel b)
    telephone as necessary throughout the process .of sample scheduling,
    shipment, analysis,  and  data reporting,  t
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Exhibit A
                             Semivolatile Organics Analysis of Ambient Air
    that the last sample in the SDG is received.

    2.3.13  The Contractor is responsible for identify!
    are received, through proper sample documentation
    communication with SMO personnel.
                                                           SDG as samples
                                                        shibit B) and
    2.3.14  Each sample received by the Contractor
    EPA sample number, and accompanied by a Traffic
    the sample number and descriptive information/retarding the sampled.  The?
    Contractor shall complete and sign the TR, recording the date of  samp]
    receipt and sample condition on receipt for/ea^h sample container.

                                                         'TRs
2.3.15  The Contractor shall submit sign
in an SDG to SMO within three calendar
sample in the SDG.  TRs shall be submitted'
an SDG shall be clipped together) with alxSDG
information regarding the SDG, as specified
 •pies ol
followi
            for all samples
      ig Receipt of the last
.SDG/set/ (i.e.,  all TRs for
   /er .Sheet containing
  Exhibit B.
    2.3.16  EPA Case numbers  (including SDG numbers) aiWkEPA^ample numbers
    shall be used by the Contractor in^identifying samplesss^ceyved under
    this contract both verbally and/in repo~rtsyicar_respondence.
    2.3.17  Samples will be routinely^ shipped
    through a delivery service.  The
    sample shipments at any time the
    Saturdays and holidays.  As necessary\ ttv
    responsible for any handling or process!
    sample shipments, includiitg~~{yic^-up of s
    airport, bus station, pt other carrier sei
    geographical area.
                                                          Contractor
                                                  be~~3va.ilable to receive
                                              flee is operating,  including
                                              itractor shall be
                                            Required for the receipt of
                                               at the nearest servicing
                                                /ithin the Contractor's
    2.3.18  The Contractor/shall adcept—a^A  samples  scheduled by  SMO,
    provided  that  the/topal numbeir of/samplfe
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Exhibit A
                         Semivolatile Organics Analysis of Ambient Air
                                   SECTION 3

                 DETAILED TECHNICAL & MANAGEMENT REQUI

        The Contractor  shall  have  the following techni
    capabilities:

3.1  PERSONNEL

    3.1.1  Project Manager

        3.1.1.1  Responsible  for all technical/efi
        meet  all terms  and  conditions of  the

        3.1.1.2  Education:   Minimum of Ba<
        scientific/engineering  discipline.

        3.1.1.3  Experience:  Minimum of  three
        experience,  including at least one  year in

    3.1.2  GC/MS Laboratory Supervi

        3.1.2.1  Responsible  for a
        laboratory to meet  all  terms
    3.1.3  Quality Ass;

         3.1.3.1  Re
         data generati

         3.1.3.2  Education:
         s c i en t i f
                                                  the laboratory to


                                                   n chemistry or any
                                                 aboratory
                                                    sory position.
                                                      GC/MS
                                                    'ontract.
3.1.2.2  Education:  Minimum of
scientific/engineering disciplined

3.1.2.3  Experiences
in operating a GC^MS,
position.
                                                   degree  in chemistry or any
                                                  rs of  laboratory experience
                                                     year  in a supervisory
    3.1.
                         overseeing the quality assurance aspects of
                          Lng directly to upper management.

                                Bachelor's degree in chemistry or any
                                nimum df three years of laboratory
                                  least one year of applied experience with QA
                                  n an analytical laboratory.
        3.1.4^
        computin
        procedures),
                      or /the management and quality control of all
                        are, software,  documentation,  and
                         updating,  and performing quality control on
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Kxhibit A
                         Semivolatile Organics Analysis of Ambient: Air
        automated deliverables.

        3.1.4.2  Education:  Minimum of Bachelor's  degre/ w^th  four or more
        intermediate courses in programming,  information management,  database
        management systems, or systems requirements  analysis
        3.1.4.3  Experience:  Minimum of  three years' ex^perience^iri dat
        systems management or programming includin/g;xij
        software used for data management and gen/ra)zion  of  deliverabj
                                                                 or
    3.1.5  Program Analyst

        3.1.5.1  Responsible for the  installation,
        of software and programs; generatin
        quality control procedures on analytical
        deliverables.
                                                   /
                                           operaytiosi, and maintenance
                                        dating/an/1 performing
                                          atabase^ and automated
        3.1.5.2  Education:  Minimum of Bachelor's
        intermediate courses in programming,  informatio^
        information systems, or systajngrequirements
                                                   ^th four or  more
                                                       nent,
                                             analy*
        3.1.5.3  Experience:  Minimfc
        applications programming incrudii
        software used for data managem£
                                   one
                                   and
           ^ars experr««ce in systems  or
               r ,of__exper/lence with
              [ecationor deliverables.
    3.1.6  Gas Chromatography/Mass Spectrometer  ftSC/MS) Operator

                                     of BacheSLor\  degree  in chemistry or any
3.1.6.1  Education:y-HinO
scientific/engineering

3.1.6.2  Experience/  MinimV
and maintainingGG/MS instj
requirement; 0t im lieu oj
years of exp/riense in oj
ins trumentati*
                                      ^f  onfexyear Vf  experience  in operating
                                              cbrvwmction with the  education
                                      icationxreqxlirement,  three  additional
                                     :ing  and  maintaining GC/MS
    3.1.7  Mass Spectral In«
                      sretel
    3.1.8
             '.2  Exoerience:  »i
             >/analvsis of envirp
     tmplexPreparation/Ejc
                        iscipl
                                         Bachelor's  degree  in chemistry or any
                                           with specialized training in GC/MS.
turn of  two years of applied  experience with
mtal samples.

ction  Supervisor
                                  have  a minimum of one extraction specialist
                                nical efforts  of sample preparations and
                                terms and conditions of the EPA contract.
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Exhibit A
    Semivolatile Organics Analysis of Ambient Air
        3.1.8.2  Education:  Minimum of Bachelor's degree i
        scientific/engineering discipline.
        3.1.8.3  Experience:  Minimum of three years of
        experience, including at least one year ~f supe
    3.1.9  Sample Extraction/Preparation Specialist
                                  :emistry or any
        3.1.9.1  Education:
        equivalent.
Minimum of Bachelor's
        3.1.9.2  Experience:  Minimum of one ye,
        analytical laboratory.
                      f applied experience in an
    3.1.10  Technical Staff Redundancy

        3.1.10.1  In order to ensure continue
        required work as specified by the contra
        minimum of one chemist available at all time
        person with the following qualifications.
        3.1.10.2  Education:  Minimi
        any scientific/engineering

        3.1.10.3  Experience:  Minimum
        the following areas:  GC/MS oper

3.2  FACILITIES

        The adequacy of  th^  fac_LLitieN
    technical staff for  accomplishing
    EPA contract.
                              to accomplish the
                            jLdder shall have a
                                ck-up technical
                       degree
    3.2.1  Sample Rec
                     i
            Adequate,
        chemical resistantxfcjench
        handling of  EPA  samp
    3.2.2
lemistry or
                         experience in each of
                      .aintenance.
                        is as important as the
                        rk as specified by the
      -free, well-ventilated work space with
        shall be available for receipt and safe
        contam
        separate!
 ratl^r space to maintain unused EPA sample volume
      a submission shall be provided.
        stored in a refrigerator used only for
       les from this contract.  Samples must be
      onstrated to be free from all potential
      iple extracts, and standards must be stored
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Exhibit A
                         Semivolatile Organics Analysis of Ambient Air
    3.2.3  Sample/Standard Preparation Area

            Adequate, contamination-free, well-ventilated' work space  shall  be
        provided with:
        3.2.3.1  Benches with chemical  resistant  tops/.

        3.2.3.2  Exhaust hoods.
                                 .    .          .n
                                                     to prepare  standard
3.2.3.3  Glove box or isolated area in
materials.

"*.2.3.A  Source of distilled or demi
        3.2.3  .  Analytical balance(s) loc«
        change in temperature.
 j/c-free water.

raft and rapid
3.3  INSTRUMENTATION

        At a minimum, the Contractor-s_h_all have  the  follow!
    operative at the time of the Pre4warxT~51rte--E3£aluation
    the full duration of the contract.

    3.3.1  100 Samples/Month Capacity

        No. of Instrmnent(s)

                1
                                                      instruments
                                                       'ommitted for
    NOTE:  The Contractor/sh
    Voperational) at al
    be included in the
    Contractor shall
    boards to ensure/con'
    and turnaround ti

    3.3.2  200 Samples/Montf

        No. ofxlnstrumentfs
                                              GC/MS system available
                                             These instruments must
                                        Lament.  In addition, the
                                         'strument parts and circuit
                                          contract-specified holding
                              Requirements

                                     Type of Instrument

                                         GC/MS

                             included in the bidder's  inventory  of
                            tractor shall have an in-house stock of
                           ards to ensure continuous operation to
                          g and turnaround times.
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 Exhibit  A
Semivolatile Organics Analysis of Ambient Air
     3.3.3   Instrument Specifications

             Further  information on instrument specificati
         ancillary equipment may be found in Exhibit D at
         this contract.

 3.4  DATA  HANDLING AND  PACKAGING

         The Contractor  shall be able to submit rep,
     specified in Exhibit B.   To complete this tasy
     required to:

     3.4.1   Provide space,  tables,  and copy ma
     requirements.

     3.4.2   Designate personnel  responsible
     submission.

 3.5  LABORATORY  MANAGEMENT CAPABILITY
                             .nd required
                               Exhibits in
     3.5.1  Technical  Staff

            Responsible  f
         sample  analysis ,/sa:
         instruments.

     3.5.2  Project Ma;

            Responsib
         receipt through
         EPA Headquarters
         Technica

     3.5.3  S
         The  Contractor  shall have ary-acganization with weft-vdefined
     responsibilities  for  each individual irT~Che-«aiiagement system to ensure
     sufficient  resources  for EPA coWrafrt<-sjL_and to malrTrata^a successful
     operation.   To  establish this capability,  tK& Contractor/shall designate
     personnel to carry  out  the following rVsponsabiAitiesfor the EPA
     contract.   Functions  include,  but ar\ no\ Xim^ted to,  the following:
    3.5.4
                     the EPA contract such as
                    leshooting of all
   aspects of EPA contract(s) (from sample
      and shall be the primary contact for
       Project Officer (APO) and Regional
                                   ng  the  EPA samples  (logging,  handling,  and
            Respotvsible^for oVer^eeing  the  quality  assurance  aspects of the
        data and  repbit^ing Jiirectly to  upper management.
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Exhibit A
Semivolatile Organics Analysis of Ambient Air
    3.5.5  Document Control Officer

            Responsible for ensuring that all documents generated are placed
        in the Complete SDG File for inventory and are keliV^red to the
        appropriate EPA Region or other receiver as dejsignated^Hjy EPA.
January,  1992
                                    Page A-14

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                                   EXHIBIT B
                    REPORTING AND DELIVERABLES  REQUIREMENT*
                               TABLE  OF  CONTENTS
SECTION 1  CONTRACT REPORTS/DELIVERABLES DISTRI
SECTION 2  REPORTING DESCRIPTIONS AND ORDER
   2.1 Introduction   .  .  .
   2.2 Updated Standard Operating Procedures
   2.3 Sample Traffic Reports
   2.4 Sample Data Package Summary
   2.5 Sample Data Package
   2.6 Results of Intercomparison Stxi
       Preaward Performance Evaluation
   2.7 Complete Case File  (CSF) Purge
   2.8 GC/MS Tapes	\  ' V	B"15
   2.9 Quality Assurance P.kan  (QAP)\  .  .  .  . \  . \	B-15

SECTION 3  FORM INSTRUCTION*^GUIDE/D/^TA REPOR
   3.1 Form Instruetions^Guide
   3.2 Data Reporting "FQrms
         1992

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Exhibit B
   Semivolatile Organics Analysis of Ambient Air
                                   SECTION 1

                  CONTRACT REPORTS/DELIVERABLES  DISTRIBU1

1.1  The following table summarizes  the  contract reporting, and^dej-iverables
requirements specified in the Contract Schedule  and ijiclytaes^he distribution
of each deliverable.
NOTE: Specific recipient names and  addresses  are  sfobjpect to  change
term of the contract.  The EPA APO  or  SMO will  ns/tif/ty  the Contractor in
writing of such changes when they occur.
                                             the
             Item
No. of
Copies
Daaifer
Schdulesand Daaiyfery
                                                                  Distribution
                                                                  (1)
                                         (2)
                       (3)
  Updated Standard Operating
  Procedures (SOPs)
          45  days  affcer contract
                                          X.
   Sample Traffic Reports
         jfc**3 days after recent
         of^TaStr--frainEle  in Sampl
         \Belivejry
  **Sample Data Summary
  Package
         l4  ciays  af/er/reCeiat/of
             x    /   /
           las  sample in SDG.
  **Sample Data Package
  including the Performance
  Evaluation (PE)  Sample
                                              v
         35  days  aFter  receipt of
            las\ sample in SDG
             X
                               X
  Results  of Intercomparison
  Study/Preaward Performance/
  Evaluation (PPE)  Sample
                 afrcr/receipt of
            lastxsampYe  in SDG
        s   s.      7
                  X.
  Complete  SDG File
            35  days/ after data
          receipt of last sample
                 in SDG.
                  x.
  GC/MS  Tapes
           Retain for 365 days
          after data submission,
         or/submit within 7 days
         arter  receipt  of written
             request by APO.
             As Directed
  ****Qua/ity assurance Plan
           Submit  copy within 7
         days by written request
                 by APO.
             As  Directed
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Exhibit B
                                 Seraivolatile Organics Analysis of Ambient Air
Distribution

(1)    Sample Management Office
(2)    Environmental Monitoring Systems Laboratory-Las
(3)    USEPA Region

*      Also required in each Sample Data Package.

**     Concurrent delivery of these items to all,

***    An SDG is a group of samples within a
       seven days or less and not exceeding
       in the SDG are due concurrently.  (S«
       description).

****   see Exhibit E for description.

NOTE:  As specified  in  the Contract Schedule in the
Supplies and Materials), unless otherwi_se_ins true ted by
shall dispose of unused sample voli
earlier than 60 days following subml

Address
(1)
(2)
       300 North Lee
       Alexandria,  V;
       USEPA Environmental
       P.O.  Box 93478
       Las Vegas,^
       ATTN:  Di
                                                              er a period of
                                                              for all samples
                                                            k III,  for further
                                                                 nt Furnished
                                                                 Contractor
                                                               'ontainers no
       USEPA. Contract Laboratory Program
       Sample Management Office
       P.O.  Box 818
       Alexandria,  VA  223

       For overnight del/ve
                                                    .dress:
                            3478
.ng Systems Laboratory
                                  ice,  use street address:

                                    er
January. 1992
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Exhibit B
                                 Semivolatile Organics Analysis of Ambient Air
                                                              Contractor with
                                                               provide the
(3)    USEPA REGIONS:

       SMO,  acting on behalf of the EPA APO,  will provid
       the list of addresses for the 10 EPA Regions.   S
       Contractor with updated Regional name/address  l^sts,
       throughout the period of the contract and iden
       recipients on a case-by-case basis.

NOTE:  Specific recipient names and addresses are/sufc
term of the contract.  The APO will notify the Cpntyactor in writing of siic
changes when they occur.
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Exhibit B
                              Seraivolatile Organics Analysis of Ambient Air
                             —   -   —                ^_
                                   SECTION 2

              REPORT DESCRIPTIONS AND ORDER OF DATA DELI

2.1  The Contractor shall provide reports and other deliyeraBte^ acceding  to
the schedule specified in Section F of the IFB, "SCHEDULE INFORMfc$3X3N>\The
required content and form of each deliverable is de^^ibed in this

   2.1.1  All reports and documentation shall be:/

       2.1.1.1  Legible;
       2.1.1.2  Clearly labeled and completejz in/accorc
       in this Exhibit;
                                                     ice/with instructions
       2.1.1.3  Arranged in the order specified irNt±is section;
       2.1.1.4  Paginated;  and

       2.1.1.5  Single-sided.

   2.1.2  If submitted documentation
   the Contractor will be required to re
   deficiency(ies) corrected, at no addif5
                                       jot confibrm~tQ_^the Above criteria,
                                             ich/Documentation with
                                                 to the Government.
   2.1.3  Whenever the Contractor is requireckto ^submit or resubmit data  as  a
   result of an on-site labo^fory^fevaluation\r through an APO/TPO action,
   the data shall be clearly masked ak "ADDITIONAL DATA" and shall be  sent  to
   all three contractual data/reciplent^_4SMO, EMSL-W, and Region).   A cover
   letter shall be includted/that describes which daVa are being  delivered,  to
   which EPA Case(s) thfi d^ra pertain, ^arrdvwho rerjpested the data.

   2.1.4  Section 3 of th?s\Exhih£t Contains  instructions to the Contractor
   for properly completing allxdata/reporting forms to provide the EPA with
   the required documentaoba^i and Contains the required data forms in  EPA-
   specified format.
                    	\    >^
   2.1.5  Descri^tionsof theNrequirelsents/for each deliverable  item cited  in
   the Contract PBi^oTmanfeB^Delrvery ScnWule (see Section F of  the IFB
   "SCHEDULE/INFORMATION") arXsp\cified  in this Section.  Items submitted
   concurrently/must be arranged in\ the order listed.  Additionally, the
   componepfts >of each item must \e  Arranged in the order presented herein.

                      OPERATING /PROCEDURES
2.2.1  The
Operating Procedur
                          SO
submit updated copies of all required Standard
 iat were submitted with the Prebid Performance
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Exhibit B
                    Semivolatile  Organics  Analysis  of Ambient Air
   Evaluation  (PPE)  sample  results.   The updated SOPs must Address  any and all
   issues of laboratory  performance  and operation identified /through the
   review of the PPE sample data  and the evaluation of Bidder-Supplied
   Documentation.

   2.2.2  The  Contractor must  supply SOPs for the fo]

       2.2.2.1  Evidentiary SOPs.

       2.2.2.2  Sample receipt and logging.

       2.2.2.3  Sample and extract storage

       2.2.2.4  Preventing sample contaminat

       2.2.2.5  Security for laboratory and

       2.2.2.6  Traceability/equivalency  of standarc

       2.2.2.7  Maintaining instrument-records and bound lo>

       2.2.2.8  Glassware cleaning.
       2.2.2.9  Technical and manageria
       data package preparation.

       2.2.2.10  Internal review of contract^
       individual data packs

       2.2.2.11  Sample e/tra^tionNam
       reporting.

       2.2.2.12  Chaii/-o
       preparation.
                                      aboratory operation and


                                   -required QA/QC data for each


                                        handling, and data


                                    trol, including case file
       2.2.2.13  Sample

              Da
                    ition/self-inspection system, including:

                           Hand for data review;

               me^^suring precision and accuracy;

                      for  identifying systematic errors;

                      :hat hardcopy data are complete and
comfHjlant with thy& requirements in Exhibit B;

DemoNFks_trat:ban o/f internal QA inspection procedure (demonstrated
January. 1992
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Exhibit B
                           Semivolatile Organics Analysis of Ambient Air
                                                                   quarterly,
       by supervisory sign-off on personal noteboo
       samples , etc . ) ;

    •   Frequency and type of internal  audits  (e/g. I/Vsranc
       spot checks,  perceived trouble  areas);

       Demonstration of problem  identificati
       resumption of analytical  process ing /res]
       audit  (i.e.,  QA feedback); and

       Documentation of audit reports  (
       response, corrective action,  et;

2.2.2.14  Data Handling.
          2 . 2 . 2 . 14 . 1   Data Management  procedures
          procedures  that are  clearly  defined for
          used  to generate or  re- submit  deliverables
          acquisition or entry, update_^_correction, deleti
          security  of computer- readable  data~~and-_£iles .   Key
          include:  system organiza^on\~w*cJLuding perso
          demonstration, operations , \raceabilrty7,  apd_quali
                                                   .ned as written
                                                          and files
                                                           >rage, and
                                                         'eas of concern
                                                        id security,
                                                         control.
          2.2.2.14.2   Data  manually  ente'fced ^frofo hardcopy must be subjected
          to quality  control  procedures  am} erroi/rates estimated.

          2.2.2.14.3   The reetJfcFb>£'changes Oathfc form of corrections and
          updates  to  data siitted, and/or resubmitted
          must  be  documented/^o^tiow jtraceabilicy o£ updates.  Documentation
          must  include pne  following £nforra5*4on ^^ each change:
                  Just/fioation or/rationale"
                                              change;
                  Initials of'^h^ person making the changes or changes.  Data
                  changeslsu^st be jfaentified when generating the deliverables;

                          iocumertfcationNnust be retained according to  the
                  schedule or\the ort-cinaiydeliverable;
                  Resubmitted
                  the laborato
                  submission.
                         X
                       deliverables must be  reinspected as  a part of
                            internal  inspection process prior to
                             intire deliverable  and not just the changes
                             Id;
                  must be reinsp
                  TheX^aboratory m/nager must approve changes to originally
                            de4iv/rables; and
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 Exhibit  B
   Semivolatile Organics Analysis of Ambient Air
                  Documentation of data changes may be reqv.
                  auditors.
                             ist&d by laboratory
           2.2.2.14.4  Life cycle management procedures/mustNje applied to
           computer systems used to generate and edit contract oeliverabies.
           Such systems must be thoroughly tested and/dogumehted pr^toj: to
           utilization.
           2.2.2.14.5  A software test and acceptance>plan including
           requirements, test results, and accept4nc/ criteria must be
           developed, followed, and available it/written form.
           2.2.2.14.6  System changes shall n/t
           systems generating deliverables.
           development system and tested pr4

           2.2.2.14.7  Each version of the product
           identification number,  date of installatft
           operation, and archived.

           2.2.2.14.8  System and op«
           and maintained for each 53
           user's manual and an operai
           2,2.2.14.9  Individual(s) resp\nsf
           shall be identified:
                           re/tly to production
                              made first to a
                            ation.

                              will be given an
                              of last
                                  be developed
                                include a
                               Lual.
           2.2.2.14.1,

2.3  SAMPLE TRAFFIC  REP01

                   trra±
                  fair the following functions


Torf-ajrid mainten^nce\including documentation and


                     entry, data updating and


       m securityT backup,  and archiving.
           ked "Lab Copy for  Return to SMO"
               receipt information and signed in
             sample in the  SDG.

      SDG sets (i.e.,  TRs for all  samples in an
    iwith an SDG Cover Sheet  attached.

      contain the following items:
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Exhibit B
    Seraivolatile  Organics Analysis of Ambient Air
       2.3.3.2   Contract  number.

       2.3.3.3   Sample analysis  price  -  full sample pric,

       2.3.3.4   Case  number.

       2.3.3.5   List  of EPA sample  numbers of all s
       identifying the first and last  samples rece/ve
       receipt.

       NOTE:  When more than one sample  is received in the/ftrst or last SDG
       shipment,  the  "first"  sample received youla be the/loy»st sample number
       (considering both  alpha and  numeric designations)/ aitd the "last"
       sample received would be  the highest^amp'be^jiumber /considering both
       alpha  and numeric  designations).

   2.3.4  Each TR shall be clearly marked with the SBG Number and the  EPA
   sample number of the first sample in the  SDG.  This tuforma^on shall be
   entered below the laboratory receinj^_date on the TR.  TOfc^TR ^or the last
   sample received in the SDG shall )be clea?tr-aarked "SDG  -FINAL SAMPLE."
   2.3.5  If samples are received at the
   the samples on one multi-sample TR ms
   In this instance, the laboratory shal]
   photocopies of the TR, and submit one ci

2.4  SAMPLE DATA SUMMARY PACI
                         th mulct-sample TRs,  all
                 ne^es^arily"~be in the same SDG.
                   le/appropriate number of
                      each SDG cover sheet.
   2.4.1  As specified in /the/DeliveryJSchedule, \ine)Sample Data Summary
   Package shall be delivered to SMQ concurrently wtfth delivery of other
   required sample data/  The Samplp Da^a^umma>ry-J?ackage shall be submitted
   separately (i.e., s^pa^ted by/ubb^r barfci^ c/Lips or other means)  directly
   preceding the Samp

   2.4.2  The Sample Data^Summary package shall contain data  for samples  in
   one SDG of the Case,  as
       2.4.2.1
       2.4.2
       tent
1VER
       target compound  results  (FORM  I-AASV)  and
      .nds  (FORM I-AASV-TIC).

      (ample results  (FORM  III-AASV).
       2.4.2.4\BlanK^ummary CFORtf II-AASV) and tabulated results (FORM I-
       AASV)  incKtding tentatively identified compounds (FORM I-AASV-TIC).
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Exhibit B
                            Semivolatile  Organics  Analysis of Ambient Air
2.5
  2.4.2.5   Initial and Continuing Calibration Data
  FORM  VI-AASV).

  2.4.2.6   Internal Standard Area and Retention Ti/i
  (FORM VII-AASV).

  2.4.2.7   Filter/Adsorbent Cartridge Certificj
  (FORM VIII-AASV)

  2.4.2.8   Surrogate Recovery (FORM IX-AASV/.

  2.4.2.9   Analytical Sequence (FORM X-AASV),

SAMPLE DATA PACKAGE
                                                               f-AASV and
                                                          Data
   2.5.1  The  sample data  package shall be cbwpleteV/confsecutively paginated,
   and shall include data  for  analysis of all salaries iis^an SDG such as field
   samples, blanks, and  laboratory control samples.
   2.5.2  The sample data  package  i

       2.5.2.1  Cover page.
                                         into  five  unifc& as/follows:
           2.5.2.1.1   This document sha^l b^e cle/rI/ labelecf "Cover Page."
           The  Cover  Page shall contain:\labor/to/y name; laboratory code:
           contract number:  case number: SRG number; SAS number: EPA sample
           numbers  in alphanumeric order. sh\win£ EPA sample number cross-
           referenced with l^hrcTraTo-i^y ID numbers:Nand comments, describing in
           detail any prob^ms^^encoun^ered in processing the samples in the
           data package
          2.5.2.1.2   Ttfe
          verbatim:
                     Jover  Pas
the following statement.
              "I certify thatsyt^iis/aata  package  is  in compliance  with the
              terms and cbsidition^of  the  contract,  both technically and for
              completeness , rsjrotnfe^:  than the conditions detailed above.
                             dataxconta^isned in this  hardcopy data package has
                   authorize^i by  thexljabo^atory  Manager or the  Manager's
             /deSyirg'nee^ a-s^verrs^ied by cWe following signature."

                                mervt  shall be directly followed by the
                                 atory Manager or his designee with a typed
                         containing)the signer's  name and title, and the  date
          2.5.2/1^4.   InXhe  event that the Laboratory Manager cannot validate
.J.inuarv. 1092
                                                                  Pare B-°-

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Exhibit B
                          Semivolatile Organics  Analysis  of Ambient Air
                                                           cov/de  a  detailed
                                                           sajnple(s)  on the
    all  data reported  for each  sample,  he/she must
    description of  the problems associated with
    Cover  Page.

2.5.2.2  Sample data (Results).
          2.5.2.2.1  Sample data shall be arranged iiackets
          Analysis Data Sheet (FORM I-AASV, including FORM  I-AASV-TIC)
          followed by the raw data for semivolatile /samples.   These  sample
          packets should then be placed in increasing EPA sample  number
          order, considering both letters and^iumb4rs.

          NOTE:  FORM I AASV-TIC is the tabulated list  df tzhe  highest
          probable match for up to 10 organic compounds that are  not
          surrogates and internal standards and  areNaot .listed in Exhibit C
          (TCL).  It includes the Chemical Abstracts  Se^jlce  (CAS) Registry
          Number, tentative identification, and  estisjatedcojncentration.
        2.5.2.
        of compel
        printout o
        the peak.

           r^2?2.1.4
                                       d total ion chromat
                    Laboratory file/ID.
       2.5.2.2.1.1  Reconstruc
       each sample or sample

       2.5.2.2.1.2  RICs must
       component, and must contax
ams/(RIC) for
                                                              ,est nonsolvent
                                                             r information:
                    EPA sample number;
                 •  Date and
                    GC/MS
                                                   to be  labeled with  the  names
                                    Directly out from the peak, or  on  a
                                    times if retention times  are printed  over
                                        Report:  The  complete  data system
                             in&luded ihxflll sample data  packages,  in addition
              'to/the reconstructed ion chromatogram for preliminary
               i/entification and/o\ quantitation using either  the  automated or
               hanual data systenh procedures.  The  complete  data system report
                lall include all pf ihe information listed below:

                        sample /number;

                                  of analysis;
 January,  1992
                                                                Page.  B-10

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Exhibit B
                    Semivolatile Organics Analysis of Ambient Air
                  •  RT or  scan  number  of  identified target /omtrounds;

                    Ion used  for  quantitation with measured

                    Copy of area  table from  data systei/;

                  •  GC/MS  instrument ID;  and

                    Laboratory  file ID.

              2.5.2.2.1.5  In all instances  whetfe tKe  data system report has
              been edited, or where manual integration or/qukntitation has
              been performed, the GC/MS operator/shall identify such edits or
              manual procedures by initialing a^d dating  the  changes made to
              the report.

              2.5.2.2.1.6  Target Compound Mass  Spectrar^xFor each sample, by
              each compound identified, copies of tnexraw  spectra and copies
              of background subtracted mass  spectra of careet compounds listed
              in Exhibit C that are identified in the  sampiexand/corresponding
              background subtracted /cargetcoBrpw*nd__standard  ma"ss spectra
              shall be included in t^e dfata-^a^kage.   SpeTrtta-must be  labeled
              with EPA sample number ,\laWjirat<>ry~^ile^DJdapfe and time of
              analysis, and GC/MS instrument; ID; /compound  names must be
              clearly marked  on all spect

              2.5.2.2.1.7  Tentatively Identified Compound Mass Spectra and
              Library Matche^r" FcTtxeach  sample,  Bv each compound identified,
              copies of mass  spectra \f organicXcompounds  not listed in
              Exhibit C, Tentatively Identified  Compounds,  with associated
              best-match/spectra  (tHreebestNo(atche«),  labeled as above shall
              be includ/sd  i/n.  the  dajta  p^aekage.
           2.5.2.2.2
           iVolatile7 Standard DataT"
               ^\/  /
2.5.2.2.2.1\Initial
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Exhibit B
             Semivolatile Organics Analysis of Ambient Air
                    and quantitation reports (or legible facsimiles) for the
                    initial (five point) calibration are/labeled according to
                    2.5.2.2.1.2 and 2.5.2.2.1.4.  Spectj

              2.5.2.2.2.2  Continuing Calibration:
              continuing calibration is performed,
              chromatograms and quantitation report
              must be put in chronological order,
              one instrument is used as follows:
                    Continuing Calibration Dat/ Sh4et (FOB
                    Internal Standard Area
                    VII-AASV);  and
                        id Retention
    ^I-AASV);

   ne Summary (FORM
                                                 istrucl
                                                    ible
Semivolatile standard(s) re
and quantitation reports (or
initial (five point) calibration
2.5.2.2.1.2 and 2.5.2.2.1.4.  Spectra
       2.5.2.3   Quality control  si

          2.5.2.3.1  The quality conti
          fo rms:

          NOTE:  If more than one form  is
          arranged in  chronoj
                 Blank S

                 GC/MS

                 Int
ed ion chromatograms
    similes) for the
       d according to
      not required.
                                         in the following
                            ary, duplicate forms must be
                               of analysis or  instrument.
          2.5.2.3.2
          following:
                    AASV)
                             \
                              k (FORM IV-AASV); and

                               ary (FORM VII-AASV).

              ontrol  summary  shall also contain  the
                                        is^necessary, duplicate  forms must be
                                          by date of analysis or  instrument.
                    GC/MS Tunind - JBFB data, for each 12-hour period, shall be
                    arranged in/chronological order by instrument for each
                     3/MS systf/m utilized;

                             in/and Mass Calibration - BFB (FORM IV - AASV) ;
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Exhibit B
                Semivolatile Organics Analysis  of  Ambient Air
                    Bar graph spectrum, labeled as  in  2.5.2/2. V. 2  and
                    2.5.2.2.1.4; and

                    Mass listing, labeled as  in 2.5.2.2/1.2/xand 2.5.2.2.1.4.
Blank data shall be arranged in chroj
instrument.  The blank data shall
both of the Semivolatile Organics
I-AASV and FORM I-AASV-TIC),
Semivolatile samples.

Laboratory Control Sample

   Laboratory Control Samp
                          <
   Reconstructed ion chroma!
   or legible facsimile (GC/MS)">
   2.5.2.2.1.2 and 2.5.2.2.1.4.
                                                                         s  with
                                                            iRM  III-AASV);  and

                                                           .ntitation reports
                                                          according  to
                                                              not  required.
       2.5.2.4  Raw data.
                 Blanks;

                 Duplicates;
                 or crsjier apparen
                   cludihc alZ d
                 valu
           2.5.2.4.1   For  each  reported ^aJ^ife^the Contr3et«c^shall include
           all  raw data from the  instr\unent used~~"Cb origin tlye sample values
           (except for raw data for quarterly ver/Lficationsof instrument
           parameters).  Raw data shall contain/all/instrument readouts used
           for  the sample  results,  including tnoser readouts that may fall
           below  the  method quantitation  limit. &11 GC/MS instruments must
           provide legible hanT copy, of the diXect\real-time instrument
           readout (i.e.,  sJtfripcharts\ printer capesv etc.).   A photocopy of
           the  direct sequential  instrument readout n&st be included.
          2.5.2.4.2
          GC/MS.
                                  ncentration units for
          2.5.2.4.3  ^Kganic^xaj/ da2
                                                     Page  B-13

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Exhibit B
                Semivolatile Organics Analysis of Ambient Air
                 Data and EPA sample number for GC/MS ana
                 sequentially identified on the raw data

                 All calculations for sample data, inc
                 coefficient of variation, slope and
                 fit; and
                                              clearly and
              •  Time and date of each analysis.
                 submitted if they contain this
                 instrument does not automatically
                 these must be manually entere,
                 and continuing calibration
                 as interference check samp
                 standards.

       2.5.2.5  Preparation logs.

          These  logs must  include  the  following:

                 Date;

              •  Standard weights am
                                                ent recovery,
                                                   linear
                                   rovide time of analysis,
                                            ,ta for initial
                                            blanks, as well
                                           .nge analysis
       2.5.2.6  Sample

              A legi
          submitted
          the samples
          EPA sample number
          designa
2.6  RESULTS
                                      ny signi
                                   cun during pr
Sufficient information  p re
samples (e.g.,  laboratoryvco
to each batch prepared; ami

Comments
reactio
                                                    unequivocally which QC
                                                   sample,  blank) correspond
   sample changes or
arktion.
                               id SDG Cover Sheet shall be
                    section  2.3 of this Exhibit for all of
                  The TRs shall be arranged in increasing
                    snsidering both alpha and numeric
                        CE EVALUATION SAMPLE ANALYSES
       The /epcyrting of analyt:ical\ results for Intercomparison Study/Preaward
   Performance Evaluation  (PPE)\ sample analyses includes all requirements
   specified Hn section 2.4 forlreporting of sample data.  The PPE sample
   shall Die^carrived through the/ex£c_t same process as an analytical and field
   samples.
January, 1992
                                                    Page B-14

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Exhibit B
                                 Semivolatile Organics Analysis of Ambient Air
2.7  COMPLETE CASE FILE PURGE

   2.7.1  The Complete SDG File package includes all  lab/rapory  records
   received or generated for a specific Case that have ^ot  &aen  previously
   submitted to EPA as a deliverable.  These items shall be sinJtoitted  to  EPA
   as a deliverable.  These items shall be submitted /along  wi
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Exhibit B
Semivolatile Organics Analysis of Ambient Air
   provide data which are technically sound and legally

   2.9.2  The QAP must present, in specific terms,
   objectives, functional guidelines, and specific
   to achieve the data quality requirements in this
   applicable, SOPs pertaining to each parameter she
   referenced as part of the QAP.  The QAP must be
   laboratory evaluation and upon written request.
January,  1992
                                     Page  B-16

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Exhibit B
Semivolatile Organics Analysis of Ambient Air
                                   Table B-l




                        Codes for Labeling Organic Data
Sample   	




Duplicate Sample   	  /./...	 XXXXXD




Reanalyzed Sample	/./..././.....  XXXXXRE




Laboratory Control Sample	<^.  .^X^-  •/•  •/	SVLCS##




Laboratory Method Blank	>Xi  .  .^	SVMBLK##




Field Blank	>^ .  .\.  .  . SVFBLK##




Standards	/.  .  .  .^T~7-^_	^Y  .  .  . SVSTD###
January, 1992
                                    Page B-17

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Exhibit B
                         Semivolatile Organics Analysis of Ambient Air
                                   SECTION 3

                 FORM INSTRUCTIONS GUIDE/DATA REPORTING


3.1  Form Instructions Guide

     3.1.1 This section  includes  specific ins true t
     all required forms for semivolatile  organics/a
     2.  Each of the forms is specific to a give
     instructions are arranged in the following/or

        3.1.1.1  General Information and Heac

        3.1.1.2  Cover Page [COVER PAGE -

        3.1.1.3  Analysis Data Sheet [FORM I -

        3.1.1.4  Tentatively Identified Compounds [FOI

        3.1.1.5  Blank Summary [FOE

        3.1.1.6  Laboratory Control S"ampi« Data^B^kee^XFORM Jll - AASV]
                                      \  \    /  /
                                                    and Mass Calibration
                                                        -TIC]
3.1.1.7  GC/MS Instrument Performance
         [FORM IV - AASV]

3.1.1.8  Initial Cali

3.1.1.9  Continuing CXlib?)s.ti
        3.1.1.10 Inter
                 [FO
>RM V -  AASV]

   'ORM VI  -  AASV]

ion Times  Summary
                     AASV]

3.1.1.11 Filte^Adsott^etft Cartridge Certification  [FORM VIII  - AASV]

3.1.1.12 Surrogate R^BQveryHFORM IX  - AASV]

3.1.1.lXAnalyticai>S«quencV^FOR^ X  - AASV]

3.l.tf.lVSample Rec£ipt/l>pg-In Sheet  [FORM AADC-1]

3./.1A5 Complete SDG F^le \(CSF) Document Inventory Sheet


                          'd Header Information
     3.1.2  G
        3.1.2.1  VaUta§  musl
        the  individual
                        reported  on  the hardcopy  forms according  to
                        tructions  in  this  Section.   For example,
January,  1992
                                                              Page  B-18

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Exhibit B
                      Semivolatile Organics Analysis of Ambient Air
        results for concentrations  of  semivolatile  organic
        must be reported to three significant  figures  if
        than or equal to 10, and to two  significant figur
        than 10.
                                                    jet compounds
                                                    tlue is greater
                                                     values less
        3.1.2.2  All characters which  appear on  the  daz
        presented in the contract must be reproduced /by
        submitting data, and the format of  the forms
        identical to that shown in  the contract.   Nvj^iformation
        deleted, or moved from its  specified posiirion> without prior
        approval of the EPA APO.  The  names of tWe various  fields and
        compounds (i.e., "Lab Code," "Pentachlo^roph^nol") must appear as they
        do on the forms in the contract.
        3.1.2.3  Alphabetic entries made  on'
        shall be in ALL UPPERCASE  letters
                                   the forms/by/the Contractor
                                ,.€.>£ar42re'ssoi~>x6he facility performing  the analyses  (see Lab  Code) .

 Ll/2.4.4   The  "Case  No."  is  the  EPA-assigned case number
associated with the Cample, and reported on  the Traffic Report.

 L1.2>4sl5   The  "SDGf No/." is  the Sample Delivery Group (SDG)
nurftfeer.  Tbe SDG No/ is the EPA Sample  Number of  the  first sample
received in Che SDG. /When several samples are  received together
in the firs£ SDG^shipment, the SDG number shall be  the lowest
January, 1992
                                                          Page B-19

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Exhibit B
                      Semivolatile Grganics Analysis of Ambient Air
            sample  number (considering both alpha and numeri^
            the  first group of samples received under the
                                                  designations)  in
3.1.2.4.6   The  "SAS No."  is  the  EPA-assigne/i nufcber  for analyses
performed under Special Analytical Services/(SAS) ^"-tf samples are
to be analyzed under SAS only and reported/on/8ie«e forms, then
enter SAS No.  and leave Case No. blank.
according to the "Routine Analytical Sei
                                                                    an
                                                                         zed
            have  additional SAS requirements,  list/
            on all forms.   If the analyses have
            "SAS  No."  blank.    Note that some  s<
            No. while  others  do not.
Lf ssamples
  is"  (IFB)
   Case  No.  and
  requirements,  leave"1
 in an SDG may  have a SAS
        3.1.2.5  The "EPA Sample No." is the/other infoi
        of the forms. This number appears e^itherxin th? u
        the form, or as the left column of
        number of samples.  When the  "EPA Sampl
        triple-spaced box in the upper right cornef^xit s
        the middle line of the three  lines  that compris^
                                                 on common to most
                                                er right corner of
                                               zing data from a
                                              entered into the
                                                 Id be entered on
                                             ,theS
            3.1.2.5.1   All samples,/blanEs~r~a»d^standards shal^f be identified
            with an EPA Sample Numbeir.  >F«o^field sample^—the EPA Sample
            Number is the unique identifying numUej: given in J&ie Traffic
            Report that accompanied tha\ sample.

            3.1.2.5.2   In order to facili^ate^da^a assessment, the following
            sample suffixes must be used:
             XXXXX
                   EPA  sample  number^
             XXXXXD

             XXXXXRE

            3.1.2.5. 3^xSenu^o^la/ilef standards prepared on PUF/XAD- 2
            cartridges sKJrll beidantified as SVSTD###, where ### is the
            concentration inTsg. (on^xplumn) of the semivolatile standards
                             OSbSO-OO/^and 200).

                                Lhe blanfcx./dentifiers,  these designations  will
                                     other information to uniquely identify
                                   Blanks shall be identified as SVFBLK##  and
                                     shall be identified as SVMBLK##.  The
                                     unique for each blank analysis within an
            characters
            possible
            SVMBLK01,
                         t achieve  this by replacing  the
                    ernfrnator  of the  identifier with one  or two
                    rs/ or a  combination  of both.   For example,
                      for semivolatiles-PUF/XAD-2 blanks would be
                    etc.
Januarv,  1992
                                                          Page B-20

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Exhibit B
Semivolatile Organics Analysis of Ambient Air
            3.1.2.5.5   LCSs  shall be  identified  as  SVLCS##
            No." must be unique for each LCS analysis withi:
            laboratory must achieve this by replacing the
            terminator of the identifier with one or two
            numbers, or a combination of both.  For
            identifiers for semivolatiles-PUF/XAD-2 car,
            SVLCS01, SVLCS02, etc.
                              ie "EPA Sample
                              ''SDG.   The
                             Character "##"
                            acters  or
                             issible
                                 would be
        3.1.2.6   Several other pieces  of informatic
        Data Reporting Forms.   These include Lab
        Received,  etc.   Following is a brief desj/rip
        entries.
                    :ion of each of these
            3.1.2.6.1    "Lab Sample ID" is an/opoional  laboratory-generated
            internal identifier.  Up to 12 aVpha/numeric/characters may be
            reported here.  If the contract^ doeSs^iot Jnavjt a Lab Sample  ID,
            this field may be left blank.

            3.1.2.6.2    "Lab File ID"  is the laboratbcv-gefie«ted name of the
            GC/MS data system file containing informatiohsperta^ining to a
            particular analysis.  Up £«Lj.4^alpha-numeric characters may be
            used here.
            3.1.2.6.3    "Date Received? ik the dape  o£_gample
            laboratory, as noted on theNTratfic Report (i.e.
            should be entered as MM/DD/YY\  \/  /
                             receipt at the
                             the VTSR).   It
            3.1.2.6.4    "Date Extracted" is "fche date  the  sample was extracted
            by the laboratoryx"Tt^sb
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Exhibit B
                         Semivolatile Organics Analysis of Ambient Air
        to be retained by 1  (round up).  If the figure  following  the  last
        digit to be retained equals  5, round up if  the  digit/to be  retained is
        odd, and round down  if that  digit is even.
        3.1.2.8  All results must be  transcribed  to  t
        with the specified number of  decimal places  pha
        Exhibit B.  The raw data result  is to be  ro'
        of figures in the raw data  result exceeds
        figures specified for that  result entry
        not enough figures in the raw data resu
        space for that result,  then zeros must
        the specified number of reporting
        specific form.  The following exampl
                                  dec:
      Raw Data Result
                            Specif/
              the raw data
      ar>sdescribed in
      only when th~exnuraber
      imum numoter of
  :hat form.  If thfexe are~>
  enter in the specif:
 ed for decimal places to
for tha"^N:esult for a
prov}

         Correct Entry
     3.1.3  Cover Page  [CO1

        3.1.3.1  This fo
        within an SDG,  afnd
        general comments.
        Laboratory Ma/ag;
         3.1.3.2  Under  S
         for  the  EPA  sample
         required
         suffix /These  s
         alphajuim
         Code/co
         al
           e
           5.9
           5.99653
         95.99653
         995.99653
        9995.996
       99995.9
      999995.9
        NOTE:  6.3 stands  for  a  maximum
        three decimal places.
                                                          .900
                                                          .997
                                                        95.997
                                                         5.997
                                                       '996.00
                                                     99995.9
                                                       invalid
                                       significant figures and up to
                           to\ list all 6>ill^ble samples analyzed
                      provide'xcer£jtin analytical information and
                          [so the docijtmaiu: which is signed by the
                         iori/ze aruKreleAse all data and deliverables
        associated w/Lth She  SDG.
alphanumeri
applicable.
                            le No." column, enter up to 7 characters
                            ncluding blanks and duplicates) for each
                                   Duplicates must contain a  "D"
                      numbe^ss musyt be listed on the form in ascending
                         the Extended Binary Coded Decimal Interchange
                         f MAB123A is the lowest (considering both
                       ctWs) EPA Sample No. within the SDG,  it would
                        EPV Sample No. field.  Samples listed below it
                        quince - MAB124A, MAB12AB, MAB125A, MAC111A,
                                  umbers must be listed in ascending
                                 inuing to the following Cover Page if
January,  1992
                                                              Page  B-22

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Exhibit B
         Semivolatile Organics Analysis of Ambient Air
        3.1.3.4  Under  "Lab Sample  ID",  a  Lab  Sample  ID (up,
        may be entered  for each associated EPA Sample No.
        is entered,  it  must be entered  identically  (for
        on all associated data.

        3.1.3.5  Under  "Comments",  enter any problems
        technical and administrative, the  corrective/act
        resolution performed for all of the samples/in;

        3.1.3.6  Each Cover Page must be signed,
        Laboratory Manager or the Manager's des
        the release  and verify the  contents of
        associated with an SDG.
                                       10 characters)
                                        Lab Sample ID
                                         Sample No.)
     3.1.4  Analysis Data Sheet  [FORM  I  -

        3.1.4.1  This form  is used  for tabula"
        analysis of samples on PUF/XAD-2 cartri
        Target Compound List for Semivolatiles as
                                 orting results for
                                 ;he compounds in a
                                      ibit C.
        3.1.4.6  For
        month/day/yea^r )
        on the Traffic
        (VTSR)].

        3.1.4.7
        month/
        3.1.4.2  This form is used  f<
        of the target compounds  in
        control samples, and perfo

        3.1.4.3  Complete the header i;
        according to the instructions

        3.1.4.4  For "Lab Sample^ ID",  enter
        as listed on the Co

        3.1.4.5  For "Cle/nui/'Proc
        (Lobar or 610).
                                         icentrations
                                       'aboratory
                                 page of Form I-AASV
                         ab sample ID for the sample,
                           b File ID", if applicable.

                             leanup procedure used
                             used, enter "NONE".
   Extra
thes^mp1e c
                        fate (formatted
            is received'at the laboratory, as recorded
               ., the Validated Time of Sample Receipt
    the date  (formatted
fge  was extracted.
        3.1.4.10
        enter "1".
                              lyz^d," enter the date  (formatted
                                   extract was analyzed.

                                    D", "GC Column ID", and  "Injection Volume
      lupion factor.  If no dilution was performed,
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                                             Page B-23

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Lt  B
                Semiv<   :ile Organics Analysis of Ambient Air
        3.1.4.11  Enter the "Air Sample Volume" corrected
        temperature and pressure (STP) in cubic meter  (m3)
        ambient air sampled is not known, enter "NA".
                                                        standard
                                                        If the volume of
        3.1.4.12  Under the column labeled "Concentration"  ifsshe analytical
        result is greater than or equal to the Contract Sfequ^red Qbantitation
        Limit (CRQL), report the result.  If the result/is lowetxthan
        CRQL, report the value followed with a "JVonder the  "Q" cc
        section 3.1.15).  For example, if the
        the detected level is 3 ng, then enter
        "J" under "Q".  In this analysis, the
        column injected and "ng/m3".   Both col
        volume of ambient air sampled is
        volume of ambient air sampled is not
        only the levels in ng injected is rport
                                                 an analyte is 5
                                               ider the "ng" column
                                           }L/is expressed in "ng" on-
                                              must be^illed if the
                                             the laXorafcory.  If the
                                          iwn to t&e Jiaboratory, then
        3.1.4.13  Analytical results must be refJbr^ed te^two  significant
        figures if the result value is less than  lON^Valxlfee  greater than or
        equal to 10 shall be reported to three  significant  figures.

        3.1.4.14  The requirement fcft reporCtng-j^sults  to  two^e-r three
        significant figures appliesNto 1TORM^i::AASVonT^r---EaLlow the specific
        instructions for reporting al\ abtjerresl^.ts/r_aj\_required forms as
        described in this Exhibit.

        3.1.4.15  For reporting results to\the  Agency,  the  following contract
        specific qualifiers are to be used.\ Thefseven qualifiers defined
        below are not subjec£-'fo~~m«dification\by\he laboratory.  Up to five
        qualifiers may be Reported oty Form  I-AftSV for each  compound.  The
        seven EPA-defined/qualifiers  $o_be  used are Xs follows:
            U -
            J -
Indic
sampl
                   es/compou
                     antitatn Jfimit
  but not detected.  The
corrected for dilution.
            Indifc&^es ablestima'ted value.  This flag  is used either when
            estimatinga concentration for tentatively identified
            compounds wltare aixl response is assumed, or when the mass
                    _data ihdlcateXrtie presence of a  compound  that meets
                                        but the result is less than  the
                          ^tion Ifmi/t but greater than zero.   For
                            sample quantitation limit is 20 ng,  but  a
                                ng is calculated, report it as "10J".
                               ation  limit must be adjusted for dilution.

                              Five evidence of a compound.  This flag is
                              atively identified compounds, where  the
                            s based  on a mass spectral library search.
                             all TIC results.
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 Exhibit B
                          Semivolatile Organics Analysis of Ambient Air
            B  -
            E  -
         This  flag  is used when  the  analyte  is  found/I^ the associated
         blank as well as in  the sample.   It indicates,
         possible/probable blank contamination  and/wairtis the data user
         co  take appropriate  action.  This flag must/be  used for a TIC
         as  well as  for a positively identified/targe^ compound.

         This  flag  identifies compounds whose/coneeivCx£tiortsxexceed
         the initial calibration range of  th6 iristrumenbxfor that
         specific analysis.   If  one  or moreSsojdpounds  haveaxre spoTis e
         that  exceed the initial calibration'Jrange,  the  sample
         extract must be diluted and reanalyzed according to the
         specifications in Exhibit D.  /6.1/such compounds should have
         the concentration flagged with ad "E"  on yfhfe  Form I for the
         original analysis.   The dilutioia  of the Sample  may cause some
         compounds  identified in the/first analysis'to be below the
         calibration range in the s4conoNanaly,sis /  The  results of
         both  analyses shall  be  reported on'Wpaii'ate FORM Is.   The
         FORM  I for  the diluted  sample sha^l hav«^  the  "DL"  suffix
         appended to the EPA  Sample  Number.
            X -
                                          mus
         Other specific flag;
         results.  If used,
         description attach
         the SDG Narrative.
         flag is required, use
         five qualifiers are reqi
         flag to combine several
         "X" flag might combine the
         sample.
         letters
be required to pfbRerly" define the
             described, and such
   Sample ISata-SaHmary Package and
                If/more than one
                     If more than
      r A sample result, use the "X"
         needed.  For instance, the
       and "D" flags for some
                              "TabbTsatory-defined Elags are limited to the
                               "Y",  artd "Z".    \  \
         NOTE:     The  combination ofjfllgs If6tT or XtfB" is expressly
         prohibited.   B^ank/contamin'ants-ia<£ fla"gg^d "B" only when they are
         detected in tfte sample.

      3.1.5   Tentatively. Identi|/ed/6ompounds [FORM I - AASV-TIC]
3.1.5.1  FORM I-AASV>SJC is^
estimated^-eoiioentration
interned standard, and non-1
         3.1
         ev
                                      ;ed for reporting the identification and
                                           10 of the non- surrogate, non-
                                       ;et/compounds.
        3.1.5.3  Sample"
        instructions
                          AASV—TIC for every sample, performance
                             analyzed.  FORM I-AASV-TIC must be
                            that requires a FORM  I-AASV for target
                           led dilutions and reanalyses, even if no
                             information according to the header
                        3.1.2.
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Exhibit B
                            Semivolatile Organics Analysis of Ambient Air
        3.1.5.4  Total the number of TICs found,  and enter /this number in the
        "No.  of TICs Found".  If no TICs were found, enter/I0"/(zero).

        3.1.5.5  Report tentatively identified compound.? (T&Qs) including "CAS
        RN",  "Compound Name",  "RT" (retention time), and the
        concentration (criteria for reporting TICs are g/ven\j.n Exhibit D) .
        Retention time must be reported in minutes and .decimal minutes^ not
        seconds or minutes and seconds.
   3.1.5.6  If  in the  opinion of the  mass  s|
   specialist,  no valid tentative identifi
   compound shall be reported as unknown.

   3.1.5.7  Under the  column labeled
   identified in section 3.1.4.  If a<
   explicit definitions must be include?
   Comments section.

3.1.6  Blank Summary [FORM II - AASV]

   3.1.6.1  This form summarizes
   and laboratory method blank\a:
   Form II-AASV is required for

   3.1.6.2  Complete the header ii
   in section 3.1.2.  The "EPA Sampl«
   of Form II-AASV shall be the same
   when reporting resu
                                                     al interpretation
                                                   on can be made,  the
                                                            qualifiers as
                                                               are used, their
                                                           Page in the
                                                               th each field
                                                             appropriate
                                                             ' Form I-AASV.

                                                    Form II-AASV as  described
                                                   tered in the box at the  top
                                                 entered on the Form I-AASV
        3.1.6.3  On the
        associated with
        identifies the
        provided unde

     3.1.7  Laborato

        3.1.7.1  Form III-A&
        analytes
                                                 sample numbers
                                               :her information which
                                               ID for each sample must  be
                                          iff available.

                                 Data Sheet  [FORM III  - AASV]

                                   to report  the recovery of  the  spiked
                                      samples  (LCS).

                                    rmation  according  to the instructions


                                time  the  LCS  was analyzed.

                                "Spiked," enter the  spiked  concentration
    in ng^Hper  mjection)  6f  e/ach LCS compound. Under  "Reported,"  enter
    the  conce'Rtratbxiobtained in ng  (per injection)  calculated from the
    analysis  of^sl^e  LC5v  C/lculate the percent recovery of each LCS
    compound  to theNi^areSyC whole percent and enter  in  the  column under
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 Exhibit  B
Seraivolatile Organics Analysis of Ambient Air
         "%  Recovery".   At  the bottom of the table are the QC^Limits for LCS
         percent  recoveries.   Flag all values outside of thp limits with an "*"
         in  the column  under  the "Q"  symbol.

         3.1.7.5   Summarize the values outside the QC li^mits^t the lower part
         of  the form.
      3.1.8  GC/MS Instrument Performance Check and
            [FORM IV - AASV]
                   iss/Calibral
         3.1.8.1  This  form is  used to report the/results of GC/MS instruml
         performance  check  (also known as "tuning")/and to summarize the date
         and  time of  analysis of samples, standards,  and b/artks associated with
         each analysis  of the instrument performance  checX solution.

         3.1.8.2  Complete  the  header infori^atiohx^s  ir/section 3.1.2.   Enter
         the  "Lab File  ID"  for  the  injectionifrentairtirig me instrument
         performance  check  mixture.   Enter the date and 4^6 (military time) of
         injection  of the instrument performance chebk^mixtttrje.
         3.1.8.3   For  each  ion listed,
         abundance in  the right coli
         number of significant figui
         criteria  column.
       the form, enter thexperafent relative
       Report—Sfij^tiye abundances to the
           for eachion—-HW-the ion abundance
        3.1,8.4  Under  "to m/e  198",  all\ior
        to  the nominal  base peak listed on\Foi
        ions, determine the percentage of tl
        mass and report undear^To^specified
        relative ion  abundance  of mas.s 443 and
        "to m/e 198"  column 4rre~]TCKanffl $&,  resp>
        (under the  "to  spec/fied maps''column) as
        443 relative  tc/ma6s  442.
                 inces are to be normalized
                 '-AASV.  For some of the
                 abundance to the specified
                   For example, if the
                  .442 ions under the
                   rely, then enter "20"
                     ion abundance of mass
        3.1.8.5  All^rela^ve  ab
        zero, enter  "tX^ not^a./last
   ices must be reported as a number.
   or other non-numeric character.
If
        3.1.8.6  In  the  lowervhalf"sbf the form,  list all samples and standards
        analyzed under—fch^t  insrisument^pfirformance check in chronological
        order. Jw time of analysis  cin military  time).   Refer to section 3.1.2
        for s^cL£5TcTTns~t*4ictibns for identifying standards and blanks.  Enter
        "EPA/Sample  No.", "brt>  Sample ID",  "Lab  File ID",  "Date Analyzed", and
        "Time Analyzed"  for  al^ standards,  samples,  and blanks.

                 The GC/MS instiumdnt performance check must be analyzed again
                      the time  /of injection of the instrument performance
        check^s^lutibo listed /at /he  top of the  form.   In order to meet these
        requirements, samples/  standards,  or blanks must be injected within 12
        hours of the^injectl/on  f>f the instrument performance check solution.
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Exhibit  B
     Semivolatile Organics Analysis of Ambient Air
     3.1.9   Initial  Calibration Data Sheet [FORM V -  AASV]
         3.1.9.1   Each time  the GC/MS system undergoes  a
         to  initialize subsequent quantitation of semivoj
         blank  analysis,  the laboratory must complete ai
                                'point calibration
                            'atiltes in sample and
                                      Form V-AASV.
         3.1.9.2   Complete  all  header information as /m ,/ection

         3.1.9.3   Enter  the "Case  No." and "SDG No/"
         package,  regardless of the  original Case/for/which the initial
         calibration was performed.   Enter "Inst/umerit  ID"I/N"GC Column ID",  and
         "Injection Volume" in  microliters.
        3.1.9.4   Enter  the  "EPA Sample No."/and/"Lab  Fi/e
        five calibration standards.

        3.1.9.5   Enter  the  injection dates  and times  of'•each
        calibration  standards  analyzed under "Date  ihVI - AASV]
        3.1.10.1   Each
        calibration  ta  ct
        laboratory m\

        3.1.10.2   Complete
        the  "Case  No."  and
        of the or>i
        Enter
        recent
        caliji
        AAS;
the GC/MS
               3m una*»goes  a  continuing
       ne  tfalidityv^f/the  initial  calibration,  the
)lete/and/submit  a Form VI-AASV.
 for
        3.1.10.4
        response  fact
        recent valid  inft
11 heg&er information as in section 3.1.2.  Enter
    No/^xfor the current data package, regardless
       ich che initial calibration was performed.
    GC CbJ.umn/ID" ,  and the date(s) of the most
    pn.  Ir^ene calendar date changes during the
       inclusive dates should be given on Form VI-
                                      time of injection of the  continuing
       "1C mean RRF",  enter the mean relative
     target compound as determined in the most
   libration.
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Exhibit B
                         Semivolatile Organics Analysis of Ambient Air
        3.1.10.5  Complete the relative response factor  (RRF/9
        each target compound in the space provided.
                                                       calculation for
        3.1.10.6  Calculate the percent difference  (%D) Between the continuing
        calibration RRF and the mean RRF from  the most /ecent^valid initial
        calibration for each target and surrogate compyaund^and e^ter the
        values obtained under the "XD" column.
        3.1.10.7  At the last Form VI-AASV, enter
        Sample ID, and date and time of analysis df
        associated with the continuing calibration.
                                               iPA Sample numt^er,
                                               2 samples and blc
     3.1.11  Internal  Standard Area  and Reten}
             [FORM VII - AASV]
                                          ''Time  St
        3.1.11.1  This form  is used  to sumnlarize^^he  neak/areas and retention
        times of the internal standards addedxt^o  allvsamples  and blanks.   The
        data are used to determine when changes rt^interiial standard responses
        will adversely affect quantification of targetcomjremids.   This form
        must be completed each time  an initial or continuing  calibration is
        performed for each GC/MS syst
        3.1.11.2  Complete  the head
                                     ition
             section 3.1.2.
                                            the
3.1.11.3  Enter the Lab File
as well as the date and time of
If samples are analyzed immediate!
before another instrument performan<
calibration, a FornyVTI^ASSV shall be
internal standard ,areas_of tfte mid leve\  (
sequence standard/  Use th
standard, and ios L/b File
continuing calibration sta
                                                    aur
                                             fol
                                          and time
                                                 in
          ration standard,
  the calibration standard.
ing an initial calibration,
k and a continuing
 eted on the basis of the
   , 3) initial calibration
   analysis of this
  lace of those of a
        3.1.11.4  Fr^m  tfie-^resuit's  of the  analysis  of the 12-hour calibration
        standard, ente^Js^the  ase^ measured  for  each  internal standard and its
        retention time  (ih^decima]/minutes)  under the appropriate column.  For
        each internal standard.calbuLate  the  upper limit of the area as the
        area of th«--paYtHtcular  sbandardx^lus 40 percent of its area (i.e.,  1.4
        times tKe area  in  tn>sJ.2 HOtlRsSTD/box), and the lower limit of the
        area SLS the^area>»f  the\internaT>/standard minus 40% of its area (i.e.,
        0.6 /im»s the area itv thev12  HOUR  STD  box).  Report these values in
        the/bojfes labeled  "UPP^R UJMIT"  and  "LOWER  LIMIT", respectively.
                                 uppter limit of the retention time as the
                                 1  standard plus 0.33 minutes (20 seconds), and
                                retention time  as the retention time in the
                                 'es  (20 seconds) .
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Exhibit B
                         Semivolatile Organics Analysis of Ambient  Air
        3.1.11.6  For each sample and blank under a given
        sequence,  enter the EPA Sample Number and the are
        internal standard and its retention time.  If th<
        area is outside the upper or lower limits calcu
        area with an asterisk (*) placed in the far rig'tit-^hanci'
        box for each internal standard area, directly/un
        Similarly, flag the retention time of any i
        outside the limits with an asterisk.
     3.1.12  Filter/Adsorbent Cartridge Certific/tioh [FORM VIII  - AASV]
                                                       aur analytical
                                                            for each
                                                     ternal standard
                                                     ^above, flag  that
                                                         ace of the
                                                            symbol.
                                                                  is
     3.1.13  Surrogate IJfeco/ery  [F<

        3.1.13.1  Forpf I
        surrogate compo

        3.1.13.2  Comple
        as described in
        recovery
        signifj/cant

        3.1.
3.1.12.1  This form is used to documer
cartridges prior to use.

3.1.12.2  Complete the header info
AASV according to the instructions

3.1.12.3  Enter "Filter Batch No.", "PUF
No.", where applicable.

3.1.12.4  Enter the results/of the
clean cartridge.  For targe^ c
the CRQL of the compound fol
less than the CRQL, enter the
                                                          ibation of PUF/XAD-2
                                                       ,ch/page of Form VIII-
                                                        .Z.2.

                                                             and "XAD-2  Batch
                                                                ed certified
                                                             Detected,  enter
                                                              tected  level  is
        3.1..12.5  If none of the values
        than the corresponding CRQL of any
        total level of semivjeiatTi^s is not
        the cartridge is certified.
                                          icular cartridge are  more
                                      thfe target compounds,  and if the
                                      earer than 10 jig/cartridge,  then
                    column,
                        le numbe
                         (Total
         limi
                                  td^epotft  the recoveries  of  the
                             'each PUF/S3O)-2 adsorbent  cartridge.

                               information and enter  EPA Sample  Numbers
                                For  each surrogate,  report the  percent
                                    itage point,  and  to the number of
                                     limits  at the bottom of the form.

                          ,ate  recovery  outside the QC  limits  with an
                             must  be  placed  in the last space  in each
                           the  "#" symbol.   In the far  right-hand
                             surrogate recoveries outside the  QC limits
                               If  no  surrogates were  outside the
January,  1992
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Exhibit B
                          Semivolatile Organics Analysis  of Ambient Air
      3.1.14  Analytical  Sequence  [FORM X -  AASV]

        3.1.14.1  A  Form X-AASV is  required for each analytical sequence for
        each GC/MS system used to perform semivolatile analysis on PUF/XAD-2
        cartridge samples in an SDG.
        3.1.14.2   Complete  the header  information on fact
        according  to  the  instructions  in section 3.1/2.
                                                        of
          X-AASV
        3.1.14.3  On the  numbered lines,  enter the/EFA sample numbers a3
        with the other  information which  identifies ,che samples,  blanks,  at
        standards.   The first  item in the table/muse  be the DFTPP since the
        12-hour time period starts at the inje/tiori of the/instrument
        performance  check standard.   Arrange ydhe/i terns it/chronological order
        for each GC/MS  system.
     3.1.15  Sample Receipt/Log-In Sheet  [FOB
                                                          ?rm
                                                          th>
                                                       led to
3.1.15.1  This form is used to document  the
sample containers and samples.  One original o
required for each sample shinpiiigcontainer.  If
single sample shipping container mus
Sample Delivery Group, the origJnai^Egrm AADC-
the deliverables for the Sample D«slivery~]2roup_of th<
number and a copy of Form AADC-1 must be/placed wit
for the other Sample Delivery Group(a) ./ The copies  should be
identified as "copy(ies)," and theN^Locati^on of the original  should be
noted on the copies.
nd inspection of
    -1 is
    les in a
   e than one
 be placed with
 lowest Arabic
the deliverables
        3.1.15.2   Sign  and/date.
        shipping contained and  rec
        and their  condition/^i.e.,  intact
        Record the custody/seal numbers
                         he airbill  (ifXpre'sfint).  Examine  the
                            d phe_presencV/aBsence of custody seals
                                      ken)\£n item 1 on  Form AADC-1.
                                   itern^
        3.1.15.3  Opefo  thexcontayher,
        documentationT
        record(s), SMO  forms  (i.e.
        airbills  or airbill sbipkerl
        there is  an—airbill pres«
        AADC-1./Record theairbill"
                              remove the enclosed sample
                              presence/absence of chain-of-custody
                            Traffic Reports, Packing Lists), and
                              .n items 3-5 on Form AADC-1.  Specify  if
                            or an airbill sticker in item  5 on  Form
                               stacker number, if present.
                  Remove  the^-samp^ies  from  the  shipping  container(s),  examine
        thesamples and the saropleXtags  (if  present), and record the  condition
        of /the' sample  (i.e.,  inttactl  dent, leaking)  and presence of absence of
          nplex^ags in items  6 apd  y  on  Form AADC-1.

        3.1. l$>»i  Review  the  s^mpl/e shipping documents  and complete the header
        informatibn^desctibed/in/Section 3.1.2.   Compare the  information
        recorded on a!4^ the^ocvunents and  samples and circle  the appropriate
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Exhibit B
                         Semivolatile Organics Analysis  of Ambient Air
                                                            Receipt,  sign and
                                                               record,  and
                                                                3C-1.   Record
                                                                      if
                                                                       Jorm
answer in item 8 on Form AADC-1.

3.1.15.6  If there are no problems  observed durij
date (include time) Form AADC-1,  the  chain-of-
Traffic Report, and write the sample  numbers
the appropriate sample tags and assigned  lab$
applicable.  The log-in date should be  reco^
AADC-1 and the date and time of sample  rec«
should be recorded in items 9 and 10.   Re/or^  the  specific
designation (e.g., refrigerator number) /in the Sample  Transfer bl
located in the bottom left corner of  Form ytADC-1.   Sign and date the
Sample Transfer block.  Cross out unus4d  -columns Xndj spaces.
                                    /   /
3.1.15.7  If there are problems observed  during^receipt or if an
answer marked with an asterisk (i.^. ,   etb^ent^') jwas circled, contact
SMO and document the contact as wellNas res^aiution of  the problem on a
CLP Communication Log.  Following resolfctt^pn>  sq.m and date the forms
as specified in the preceding paragraph anaNj^pte/^Hh^ere appropriate,
the resolution of the problem.
     3.1.16  Complete SDG File (CSF/ Docume

        3.1.16.1  This form is used
        Purge documents and count of
        Package which is sent to the
Cgntory
                                                             AADC-2]
                                             iZgntory yf the SDG File
                                               original Sample Data
        3.1.16.2  Organize all EPA-CSF  dociijqent^ as described in Exhibit B,
        Section 1.  Assemble^Che^TiQcuments  irk thev order specified on Form
        AADC-2, and stamp >each_page v?ith a  conSvecu\ive number.   (Do not number
        the AADC-2 form)/ Inventory Vhe CSF byNreviewing the document numbers
        and recording p^ge >nurabers jrangesls.the columns provided in the Form
        AADC-2.   If thkre/are no  dacumejats^ fc^a.^specific document type, enter
        an "NA." in th& empty space

        3.1.16.3  Cer^fcain rafe^atoiy  specific documents related to the CSF may
        not fit into a clearly defined  category.  The laboratory should review
        AADC-2 to determine'ii it ts^most appropriate to place them under No.
        16, 17, l£-r-*f—3^-  Catfegpry  iS^should be used if there is no
        appropiriate previcoJs^categcjisx.   TJiese types of documents should be
        descr/bed^6rTl>feed irNphe blahks under each appropriate category.
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Exhibit B
Semivolatile Organics Analysis of Ambient Air
3 .2  Data Reporting Forms

     3.2.1  Cover Page [COVER PAGE -  AASV]

     3.2.2  Analysis  Data Sheet [FORM I - AASV]

     3.2.3  Tentatively Identified Compounds [FORM I

     3.2.4  Blank Summary [FORM II -  AASV]

     3.2.5  Laboratory Control Sample Data Sheet
     3.2.6  GC/MS  Instrument Performance Check/am
            [FORM  IV -  AASV]

     3.2.7  Initial  Calibration Data Sheet <(FO]

     3.2.8  Continuing  Calibration Data Sheet

     3.2.9  Internal Standard Area and Retention Times
            [FORM  VII - AASV]

     3.2.10   Filter/Adsorbent Cartr^i

     3.2.11   Surrogate Recovery [FORM

     3.2.12   Analytical Sequence  [FORM X \

     3.2.13   Sample Receipt/

     3.2.1A   Complete  SDC/Fi/e
                            .III - AASV]
                 iC-1]

                    ry Sheet [FORM AADC-2]
.Inri'iarv, 19P2
                                    Page B-33

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Lab Name:_
Lab Code:_
SDG No.:
          1
          2
          3
          4
          5
          6
          7
          8
          9
          10
          11
          12
          13
          14
          15
          16
          17
          18
          19
          20

Comments:
                 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
                    CONTRACT LABORATORY PROGRAM
                             Semivolatile Organics in Air
                                 COVER PAGE
            Contract No.:
            Case No.:  /
            SAS No.:  /
                                                   / 7
                    EPA Sample No.
                                                /O
                                    \ \
                                      \
                                                     /  /
                                                              7
                           7
                                            V /
                                          \
I certify that this/da
technically and/for
contained in mis
has been authorized b"
     Signature:
         Date:
pliknce with the terms and conditions of the contract, both
;er than the conditions detailed above. Release of the data
ana in the computer-readable data on floppy diskette
 ar/ager's Designee, as verified by the following signature:
               Name:
                Title:
                             COVER PAGE - AASV

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Lab Name:_
Lab Code:_
SDG No.:
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              COMPLETE SDG FILE (CSF) DOCUMEf
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               Case No
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DOCUMENT / /
1. Cover Sheet (Cover Page - AASV) / /
2. Sample Receipt/Log- In Form (FORM AADC- ly /
3. CSF Document Inventory Sheet (FORM AADC-/2) /
4. Analysis Data Sheet (FORM I - AASV) / <\ /
5. Tentatively Identified Compounds (FORM I - A^V-f^S)/
6. Blank Summary (FORM II - AASV) "\ j
7. Laboratory Control Sample Data Sheet (FORM III - AASV^
i 8. GC/MS Tuning with DFTPP (FORM IV -AASV) ^
9. Initial Calibration Data Sheet (FORMA1— AASV)
10. Continuing Calibration Data Sheet (fOKM VI - AXSVy — «^_
11. Internal Standard Area and RT Summary ^SRTtf-VILsr AASV)
i 12. Filter/Cartridge Certification Data SheeKFORM VIII / AjBVf
13. Analytical Sequence (FORM IX -AASV)\ \ / /
14. Percent Surrogate Recovery (FORM X - AA^V) v /
15. EPA Shipping/Receiving Documents \ (
Airbill (No. of shipments:/'^) ~~\ \ \
Chain-of-Custody Re/fords. — ^ \ \ \
Sample Tags / / \ ^ — ^ \ /
Sample Log- In Sheet (Lab & AADC- 1) \^ v
16. Misc. Shipping/Re^eivi^g Records ffist ipCfivIJoa^ record^
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                  ANALYSIS DATA SHEET
Lab Name:
Lab Code:
Lab Sample ID:
SDG No.:

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CASRN
83-32-9
208-96-8
98-86-2
116-06-3
309-00-2
62-53-3
120-12-7
22781-23-3
92-87-5
56-55-3
50-32-8
205-99-2
192-97-2/
191-24,4
207-0^-9
m3

COMPOUND
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Acenaphthene \ \
Acenaphthylene
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Acetophenone \
Aldicarb ^, 	
Aldrin S ^ \
Aniline / / >> \s — \
Anthracene' / / — ^
Bendiocaro ^ / /
BenzidmVx^ ^\/ /
Benz[a]anthraceiDe^ x^
Benzofafayfeu^ ^\ "X^
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1B^nzo[k]tluoranthene
I00-5i^v§enzy>alcohol /
319-84-6
58-89-9
92-67-1
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alph^BHtX^ / / !
gamma— BHQ (Lindane)
p- Biphenylamiife/

84-74-2! Bis(n-butyl)phthalate
                     FORMI-AASV-1

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                        ANALYSIS DATA SHEET
Lab Name:_
Lab Code:
Lab Sample ID:
SDG No.:
Date Received:_
Instrument ID:
Date Extracted:
Cleanup Procedure:	
Air Sample Volume (STP):_
CASRN
85-68-7
133-06-2
5103-71-9
5103-74-2
COMPOUND NAME—-^.
Butylbenzylphthalate \ T~- 	
Captan \ \
alpha— Chlordane \
gamma— Chlordane \
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59-50-7 U-Chloro-3-mefhytphenpl |\ \
106-47-8 i 4-Chloroanilin/ / — ^ \
lll-91-i
111-44-4
1897-45-6
2921-88-2
218-01-9
1861-32-1
72-54-8
T2-55-9/
50-29/3
333-4^5
Bis(2-chlor9e/tho^)methkne ^ ^
Bis(2-chlpyoe^l)ether / /^~^\
Chloroth/lonik^ / /
ChlorpyrifoV^ \/ /
Chrysene ^"^x^ ^\^
Da9thaT(DCPA^ ^x^ ^X
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^4,4^-DDE \ \
4^4'-DDT \ \
Diazipon } }
53-70-3 ^Bir^enzlJr&lanthrace/e /
62-73-7 Dichk>rvQs (E^BYPJ /
115-32-2
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                       ANALYSIS DATA SHEET
Lab Name:_
Lab Code:
Lab Sample ID:_
SDG No.:
Date Received:_
Instrument ID:
Date Extracted:
Cleanup Procedure:	
Air Sample Volume (STP):_
1
! CASRN
i 84-66-2
; 105-67-9
131-11-3.
534-52-1
51-28-5
COMPOUND NAME _
Diethylphthalate \ \
2,4-Dimethylphenol \ \
Dimethylphthalate \
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2,4— Dinitroph^riol 	 \
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33213-65-9
72-20-8
7421-93-4
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117-81-7
206-44-Oy
86-73^7
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1024-57-3
118-74-1
77-47-4
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                          FORM I - AASV-3

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                       ANALYSIS DATA SHEET
Lab Name:_
Lab Code:
Lab Sample ID:_
SDG No.:
Date Received:_
Instrument ID:
Date Extracted:
Cleanup Procedure:	
Air Sample Volume (STP):_

CASRN
193-39-5
78-59-1
72-43-5.
91-57-6
95-48-7
106-44-5
2385-85-5
91-20-3
91-59-8
88-74-4
100-01-6
98-95-3
92-93-3

COMPOUND NAME 	 „
Indeno(l,2,3-c,d)pyrene \ ^ — ^
Isophorone \ \
Methoxychlor \ >
2— Methylnaphthalene \
2 - Methylphenol/-- 	 v
4-Methylphen^l x-^x \
Mirex / / \ \^~~^
Naphthale/e / / / \
2-NapI^tnyla'mine / /
2-NitroaruTkj^ "^^ /
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                           FORM 1 - AASV-4

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                       ANALYSIS DATA SHEET
Lab Name:_
Lab Code:
              Con
Lab Sample ID:_
SDG No.:
Date Received:_
Instrument ID:
Date Extracted:
Cleanup Procedure:	
Air Sample Volume (STP):_
CASRN
52645-53-1
85-01-8
108-95-2
90-43-7
114-26-1
129-00-0
10453-86-8
299-84-3
95-95-4
88-05-2
27323-18-8
25512-42-9
25323-68-6,
26914-33y6
25429-^-2
26601-64^1
28655-71-2
31472-83-0
53742-07-7
COMPOUND NAWE_
cis/trans-Pennethrin \ N\
Phenanthrene \ \
Phenol \
o-Phenylphenol ^ — ^
Propoxur. / 	 N,
Pyrene / / >^ ^ — \
Resmethrin/ / j ^ — ^
Ronnel / ^ / /
2,4,5-Tncfelgropn«Qo(' /
2,4,6-TrichlorotAenol C^
Monpehterebipjienyls^X^ ^\^
Dichlprebiphejiyl^v ^x^ /
Tritihlorobiphenyh^ \
Tetrachlorobiphenyik \
rentachlorobiphenylSj )
^exachlQrobiphenyls/ /
HeptachlorolMghertyls/
Octachlorobighenyls/
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                          FORM I - AASV-5

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                         ANALYSIS DATA SHEET
                 TENTATIVELY IDENTIFIED COMPOU
                                                     PA Sample No.
Lab Name:_
Lab Code:
Lab Sample ID:_
SDG No.:
Date Received:_
Instrument ID:
      Date Extracted:
Injection Volume (uL):	
Air Sample Volume (STP):_
     CASRN
COMPOUND NAME
                                          Concentration
                          FORM I - AASV-TIC

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                          BLANK SUMMARY
Lab Name:_
Lab Code:_
SAS No.:
Lab Sample ID:
Lab File ID:
            Date Analyzed:
            Time Analyzed:
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                    LABORATORY CONTROL SAMPLE ,.
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SAS No.:
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Bis-(2-chloroethyl)ether
Benzyl alcohol
Methylphenol
Hexachloroethane
Nitrobenzene
2,4— Dimethylphenol f
Bis(2-chloroethoxy)methane \ ^
2-Methylnaphthalene \
Hexachlorocyclopentadiene
3-Nitroaniline
4-Nitrophenol ^- 	 ^
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Diazi6on ^x^ / /
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lrhkno(1^3-cd)pyrene / /
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Lab Code:_
SAS No.:
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               CONTRACT LABORATORY PROGRAM
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            GQMS INSTRUMENT PERFORMAN
                    AND MASS CALIBRATION
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                 Case No.:
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Date Injected:	
Instrument ID:	
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127
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198
199
275
365
441
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25 -75% of mass 198 \\ /
Less than 1.0% of mass 198 \ \/ /
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                      INITIAL CALIBRATION DATA SHEET
Lab Name:_
Lab Code:_
SAS No.:
GC Column ID:
Injection Volume (uL):_
                                             /v.
STANDARD
EPA Sample No.
LAB FILE ID
MASS INJECTED (ng)
DATE INJECTED
TIME INJECTED
COMPOUND NAME
Acenaphthene
Acenaphthylene
Acetophenone
Aldicarb
Aldrin
Aniline
Anthracene
Bendiocarb
Benzidine
Benzfalanthracene
Benzo[a]pyrene
Benzofb|fluoranthene
Benzo[e]pyrene
Benzofg,h,ilperylene
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Benzyl alcohol
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Bis(n-butyl)phtbalater^
Butylbenzylphtjialaie'
Captan / /
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4-Chloro-3-methylpheqpl
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Bis(2-chloroethoxy)methane
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                       INITIAL CALIBRATION DATA SHEET
Lab Name:_
Lab Code:_
SAS No.:
GC Column ID:
Injection Volume (uL):_
^COMPOUND NAME
Chlorpyrifos
Chrysene
Dacthal (DCPA)
4,4'-DDD
4,4'-DDE
4,4'-DDT
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Dibenzfa.hjanthracene
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                                     FORM V - AASV-2

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Lab Code:_
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                          INITIAL CALIBRATION DATA SHEET
Contract ]
Case No/ _T_
GC Column ID:
Injection Volume (uL):_
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 2-MethylphenoI
 4—Methylphenol
i Naphthalene
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 2-Nitroanihne
 3-Nitroamline
 Nitrobenzene
 4—Nitrodiphcnyl
 2-Nitrophcnol
 4-Nitrophenol _
 Bis(n-octyl)phthalate
 Oxychlordane
 Parathion
 Pentachlorobenzene
 Pentachlorophenoi
 cis/trans—Permethrin
 Phenanthrene_
 Phenol	
 o—Phcnylphen
 Propoxur
 Pyrcne
_Rcsmethrin
1 Ronnel
 2.4:5—Trie hlorop hcno[
 2,4.6-Trichlorophcnol
                                        FORM V - AASV-3

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                        INITIAL CALIBRATION DATA SHEET
Lab Name:_
Lab Code:_
SAS No.:
GC Column ID:
Injection Volume (uL):_
1 COMPOUND
NAME

CAL

1
Relative
1 CAL 2
Response F/actql (RRF)
i CAL?' 1/CAL4 A

CAL

5
mean^
RRF
i%RSE
         PCBs
 Monochk, obiphenyls

 Dichlorobiphenyls
                                                         /
' Trichlorobiphenyls
* Tetrachlorobiphenyls
' Pentachlorobiphenyls
Hexachlorobiphenyls
Heptachlorobiphenyls
Octachlorobiphenyls
Nonachlorobiphenyls
Decachlorobiphenyls

SURROGATES
Nitrobenzene— d,









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; p—Terphenyl—
                                 LJ.\	i
; 2.4.6-Tribromophenol
i Benzo(a)pyrene—d,-,
              THIS JNmAJL^ALIBka^riO>hAPPLIES TO THE FOLLOWING:
    _
    EPA Sample N<£    ! __ Lab^atppie
                                         i^ J Date Analyzed __    Time Analysed
                                       FORMV-AASV-4

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Lab Code:_
SDG No.:
               ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
                  CONTRACT LABORATORY PROGRAM
                          Semivolatile Organics in Air
                CONTINUING CALIBRATION DATA SHEE
Contract No.:
Case No.:  /
EPA Sample No.:_
GC Column ID:_
Date injected:	
Injection volume (uL):_
COMPOUND NAME
Acenaphthene
Acenaphthylene
Acetophenone
Aldicarb
Aldrin
Aniline
Anthracene
Bendiocarb
Benzidine
Benz[a]anthracene
Benzofalpyrene
Benzofblfluoranthene
	 1 — i 	 ..
Benzofe]pyrene
Benzofg,h,ilperylene /
Benzo[k]fluoranthene /
Benzyl alcohol <^
alpha -BHC ^
— i 	
gamma -BHC (Lindane)
p- Biphenylamine/-'" ~
Bis(n- butyl)ph-
^ X ^\/
\ \
\ \

/ /
/ /
\y /
\ /
GAL/3 RRF /
/ / /
<^ ^\ / /
"X^ ^ ^

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                             FORM VI - AASV-1

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                           Semivolatile Organics in Air

                 CONTINUING CALIBRATION DATA SHEET/
Lab Name:_
Lab Code:_
SDG No.:
EPA Sample No.:_
GC Column ID:_
Date injected:	
Contract No/
Case
SAS No.
Lab Fil
Instrument ID:
Time infected:
Injection volume (uL):_
I
i COMPOUND NAME
'•• Chlorothalonil
Chlorpyrifos
Chrysene
Dacthal (DCPA)
4,4' -ODD
4,4' -DDE
1 4,4' -DDT
Diazinon
Dibenz[a,h]anthracene
Dichlorvos (DDVP)
Dicotol
Dieldrin ,
Diethylphthalate /
2,4-Dimethylphenol /
Dimethylphthalate / *
4.6-Dinitro-2-methylphehoJ
2,4— Dinitrophenol
2,4— Dinitrotoluepe 	 	
Endosultan I / ^——^
Endosultan Jl /
Endrin / /
Endrin a,raeh#de
Endrin KetQne^\
Bis{2-ethylhexyHrjhthatete
Fluoranthene ^\
1 Fluorene ^\
Folpet
1C mean RRF
!



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 CONTINUING CALIBRATION DATA SHEETx
Lab Name:
Lab Code:
SDG No.:
EPA Sample No.:
GC Column ID:
Date injected:
Injection volume (uL):

! COMPOUND NAME
i Heptachlor epoxide
• Hexachlorobenzene
! Hexachlorocyclopentadiene
Hexachloroethane
L Indeno( 1,2,3— c,d)pyrene
i Isophorone
! Methoxychlor
Hexachlorocyclopentadiene
Hexachloroethane
j Indeno(l,2,3-c,d)pyrene
Isophorone
Methoxychlor
; 2-Methylnaphthalene
j2-Methylphenol /
4-Methylphenol /
Mirex ^
Naphthalene ^-
1 2— Naphthylamine
2-Nitroaniline /•-" ~~~
3-Nitroanilin?' / 	
Nitrobenzen/e /
4— Nitrodirihenyl
2-Nitro0hen&L
4-Nitroprfeqpl ^\
1 Bis(n— octyOpnthajate^Xj
| Oxychlordane ^\
JJParathion ;
: Pentachlorobenzene •








1C mean RRF





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/ 1
/ /
\y /
\ /
"v/
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Contract No.: /
Case No.: /
SASNo.: / /•
Lab File JD: /
Instrument/ID:
Time>mjected:
Da^/of/C.:
/ / /
^AI/3 RRF/
/ / /
<^ \^ / /
^\ ^ /
^\ ^
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            FORM VI- AASV-3

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Lab Code:_
SDG No.:
                ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
                   CONTRACT LABORATORY PROGRAM
                           Semivolatite Organks in Air

                 CONTINUING CALIBRATION DATA SHE
Contract No.
Case No.:
SASNo.:/  /
EPA Sample No.:_
GC Column ID:_
Date injected:	
LabFileOD/
Instnufieht ID:
Tim/iniected:
Injection volume (uL):
COMPOUND NAME
Pentachlorophenol
cis/trans- Permethrin
Phenanthrene
, o-Phenylphenol
Phenol
Propoxur
Pyrene
Resmethrin
Ronnel
2,4,5 - Trichlorophenol
2,4,6-Trichlorophenol
Monochlorobiphenyls
Dichlorobiphenyls /
Trichlorobiphenyls /
Tetrachlorobiphenyls / ^
Pentachlorobiphenyls ^\
Hexachlorobiphenyls
Heptachlorobiphenyls — -^
Octachlorobiphenyls. 	 	
Nonachlorohjphenyls
Decachlorooip^enyls
Nitrobenzene/- ds
2-Fluor^bjpheJnl
p-Terphenyt^dj,, ^X^
Phenol -d,; "^x^ ^
2 — Fluorophenol ^x
2,4,6— Tribromophenol
1 Anthrarpnp— ri. .
1C mean RRF




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^ / /
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      Benzo(a)pyrene-d,o
                               FORM VI - AASV-4

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 CONTINUING CALIBRATION DATA SHEETS
LabNz
LabCc
SDG^
EPAS
GCCo
Date ii
Injectii
ime: Contract No.: / /
)de: Case No.: / X.
Io.: SASNo.: / ,x ^x
ample No.: Lab File /ID: / ^\ ^vx
lumn ID: Instrurngst/ID: ^X^ ^\
ijected: Time/injected: ^\ /
an volume (uL): Dafe ofl.C:
THIS CONTINUING CALIBRATION APP/IES TO THE FOLLOWING:
EPA Sample No.











/
/
/ /
X^
^

/^ ^~
/ s — ^
/ /
/ /
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^\


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/ \
f / \\s~
/ 1 ^
K / /
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X ^ /
"X^ X^
"x^ "X^ x.
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X \
\ \

/ /
/ /
x/ /
\y

/Dat^ Analyzed/
^X ^X/ /
x^ <^
"X^ "X
x.
— — -^
•— ^ ^^
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\ \
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            FORM VI- AASV-5

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                      CONTRACT LABORATORY PROGRAM
                           Semivolatile Organks in Ambient Air
                INTERNAL STANDARD AREA AND RT SUM
Lab Name:_
Lab Code:_
SAS No.:
Contract
Case Njo.:
SDG
                         !  Dichlorobcnzene-d4  j   Naphthalene-d^  7|  Accnaphthcne-din
                         [Area    # !RT  #[A/ea/  #|RT  /# Area    ^  RT  #\
                                          RT: Upper Limit: +0.33 minutes of internal standard RT.
                                             Lower Limit: -0.33 minutes of internal standard RT.
 All values outside of the QC limits must be fofibwfed by an "*" under the "#" column.
                                FORM VII-AASV-1

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Lab Code:_
SAS No.:
               U. S. ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
                      CONTRACT LABORATORY PROGRAM
                           Semhrolatile Organks in Ambient Air
                INTERNAL STANDARD AREA AND RT SUM
                     Contract
                     Case No.
                     SDG
                                                Ctrysene-d19
Phenanthrene- d10
                          Area
      # |RT  #
                                                  /#
RT/
                                                                  Perylene—
Area    #  RT   #
      12-HOUR STANDARD
          Upper Limit
          Lower Limit
         EPA Sample No.
  l!
                                       \ \
                                         \
                \
                                               V /
                                             \   I
 8_
 9
1«[
111
  r~
12
13
14
15	
16 C	
17 i	
is;
19
201
                                               \  \
                                X
        \
AREA: Upper Limit: +3&&of ime«jal standard area.,
      Lower Limit: -40%orsQternal>t^ndar(rare
             RT: Upper Limit: +033 minutes of internal standard RT.
                 Lower Limit -0.33 minutes of internal standard RT.
All values outside of the QC limits must hel
      'by an "*" under the "#" column.
                               FORM VII - AASV-2

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Lab Name:_
Lab Code:
Lab Sample ID:_
SDG No.:
           ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
              CONTRACT LABORATORY PROGRAM
                      Semivolatile Organics in Air
                FILTER/ADSORBENT CARTRIDGE
                  CERTIFICATION DATA SHEET
Contract No.:
Case No.:  /
Lab File
SASNo
Date Extracted:	
Instrument ID:	
Filter Batch No.:_
Injection Volume:_
CASRN
83-32-9
208-96-8
98-86-2
116-06-3
309-00-2
62-53-3
120-12-7
22781-23-3
92-87-5
56-55-3
50-32-8
205-99-2
192-97-2
! 191-24-2
207-08-9
100-51^"
319-7&-6>
5^-89/9
/92-^7-l
/ 84^34-2
^5^68^
133-06^
5103-71-9
5103-74-2
59-50-7
\ ^V
COMPOUND NAME\
Acenaphthene ^x^
Acenaphthylene
Acetophenone / "~~-~-^^
Aldicarb \ \ — 	 _ ^
Aldrin \ \ / / '
Aniline \ \ / /
Anthracene \ /
Bendiocarlj. 	 ^ \ \
Benzidine/ ^ 	 ^ \ \ \
BenzfaJantKraceneN, [^ — \ \ /
Ben^fal^rene / ^_ ^-^
Bej-izotb'lfluorantHene/' "\^ /
B&jzofetowens/ /
BenrofeA,ilpefyl^e
Benzofklflubfantherte^
Ben^TatBohol "X^ "\
•SIpRa^BUCX ""X/
gamma- BHC (Dmdane)
p— Biphenylamine\
Bisfn-butyOpHthajate
^Bjutylbenzylph/haiyte
Ca>an / /
alpha — Chrord^ne
gamna^Chjo'rdane
4-Chloro-3-methylphenol
106-47-8 j4-Chloroaniline
/ Concentration
\ ug/assembly
Xx^
\^ >
X/
	 -7
/
	 J
\
\


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\















                       FORM VIII-AASV-]

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Lab Name:
Lab Code:
            ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
               CONTRACT LABORATORY PROGRAM
                       Semivolatile Organics in Air
                 FILTER/ADSORBENT CARTRIDGE
                   CERTIFICATION DATA SHEET
Contract No.:_
Case No.:   /
Lab Sample ID:
SDG No.:
Date Extracted:	
Instrument ID:	
Filter Batch No.._
Injection Volume:_
Lab File ID
SAS No.: /
Date
GC Cefluroh ID:
PU:
No.:
       Batch No.:?
CASRN
111-91-1
111-44-4
1897-45-6
2921-88-2
218-01-9
1861-32-1
72-54-8
72-55-9
50-29-3
333-41-5
53-70-3
62-73-7
115-32-2
60-57-1
84-66-2
105-67-9
131-ll^f
534-^i-r
51/28/5
124-J4-2
4$9-'$8^8
33213^65-9"
72-20^8-
7421-93-4
533-41-5
COMPOUND NAME \V
Bis(2-chloroethoxy)methane ^\
Bis(2-chloroethyl)ether - ^X
Chlorothalonil , — _
Chlorpyrifos / "" ~~-^_
Chrysene \ \~^"~~~— --,
DacthaHDCPA) \ \ / / ^~~
4,4'-DDD \ \/ / •
4,4' -DDE \ /
4,4'-DDT/^ 	 \ \ \
Diazinoi/ /- — -^ \ \ \
Diben4a,bfanthracfeneK ~-\ \/
Dicl/orv/s (DDVPA ,^-^ "^-7
Di/ofo^ / / \V
Difektrin^^ / /
Diethyl^htjialate ^
2,4^iPimethylplienol\
Dimethylt)hthalate\^ "">
^-Binkro^vmethyi^enol
2,4-Dinitroftienbl •
2,4-DinitrotoKien^
Endosulfan I J )
"Eijdosulfan II/ /
sEndrilK^ / /
En&rin aldehy/ae
EndrinketQjre
/ Concentration
/ ug/assembly
\
"\
\. ^
^^/
^7
*-**—-/ 1



















       117-81-7 | Bis(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate	
                       FORM VIII - AASV-2

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                        Semtvolatile Organks in Air
                 FIUTCR/ADSORBENT CARTRIDGE
                   CERTIFICATION DATA SHEET
Lab Name:_
Lab Code:
Lab Sample ID:
SDG No.:
Date Extracted:	
Instrument ID:	
Filter Batch No.:_
Injection Volume:_
     CASRN
        COMPOUND
 NAMEtX
                                                 /  Concentration
ug/assembly
i	206-44-0 I Fluoranthene
        86-73-7 | Fluorene
       133-07-3 I Folpet
        76-44-8 i Heptachlor
               \  V
      1024-57-3 | Heptachlor epoxide \  \    /
       118-74-1
Hexachlorobenzene
\\/  /
        77-47-4
Hexachlorocyclopentadiene\  "  /
   	67-72—1 Hexachloroethane^
                      \  \
       193-39-5
        78-59-1 jlsophofon/
                        \\
        72-43-5 i Met|*oxyefnlor
                          \/
                            x/
        91-57-6 2-xMejfaylnaphth/len/
                          7
        95-48-7
       106-44-5 |4-MetBjdphenol/
      2385-85-5 Mirex
        91-20r^1NaphtBa1cne
        88/74/4
2-Nitroaniiine\
                3-Nitroanilim
         --3! Nitrobenzene
                 rNitrodiphenyl
       100-02-7
       117-84-0 | Bis(n^bctyl)phthalate
     273Q.4.- 13-8jOxychlordane
        56-38-2 IParathion
                        FORM VIII - AASV-3

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Lab Name:_
Lab Code:
Lab Sample ID:_
SDG No.:
Date Extracted:	
Instrument ID:	
Filter Batch No.:_
Injection Volume:_
            ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
                CONTRACT LABORATORY PROGRAM
                        Semhrolatile Organics in Air
                  FILTER/ADSORBENT CARTRIDGE
                    CERTIFICATION DATA SHEET
                      Contract No.:
                      Case No.:
                      Lab File
                      SASNo
                      Date
                      GCCohrafolD:
                      PUFWch No.:
     CASRN
        COMPOUND
    NAME. ^^
                                                   / Concentration
ug/assembly
       608-93-5  Pentachlorobenzene
        87-86-5  Pentachlorophenol
     52645—53—1 cis/trans—
        85-01-8
Phenanthrene
       108-95-2
Phenol
\ \
        90-43-7 o-Phenylphenol
       114-26-1 jPropoxur
                    \
       129-00-0 iPyrene
                      \   <
	10453-86-8 j Resmethckf
       299-84-3|Ronnel/ '/"~-x \
        95-95-4 j 2,4,5ylTri^nlorophe>ior
                       \_\
          -06-2 12,4,6^-T^chloroph^noj
                             /  /
                              /PCBs
     27323-18-8
MonochibfQbipheB^ls
     25512-42-*
       >iphehyl§
     25323-68^6
                    /
L_    26914-33-^ TetrachlbTQbiphenyls
     25429/29/2
PentachloropipheVl;
           \   \
         1-04-9 Hexachlorobipi
              "~
          -7P^|Heptachlorobi0hei](yls
     31472-8S^O
      2051-24-3, Dec^ehjorobifftienyls
                        FORM VIII - AASV-4

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                    Semivolatile Organks in Ambient Air
                     SURROGATE RECOVERY
Lab Name:
Lab Code:
SAS No.:
   ^Recovery QC Limits: 25-150%
   Values outside of QC limits are flagged with a "*" under the "#" column

                        FORMIX-AASV-1

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                  CONTRACT LABORATORY PROGRAM
                       Semivolatile Organics in Ambient Air
                        SURROGATE RECOVERY
Lab Name:_
Lab Code:_
SAS No.:
                                               Contra
   EPA Sample No.
                             Surrogate Percent Recjtfve
                  Anthra—
                  cene-d
                           Benzo(a)-
                           pyrene— d2
Tribromo—  /
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                       ANALYTICAL SEQUENCE
Lab Name:_
Lab Code:_
SAS'No.: ~
Instrument ID:
 THE FOLLOWING IS THE ANALYTICAL SEQUENCE
  1
  2
  3'
  4
  5
  6
  7
     ARRANGED
IN CHRONOLOGI
ICMXyiDER:
i EPA Sample No.
•

i
Lab Sample ID /
/
Analysis Time
/ / ?
/ / / /
<^ ^
"\ / /
Analysis Date



  9!
\\
                                 \ \ //
                            FORM X - AASV

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January, 1992

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 Exhibit  C
  Semivolatile Organics Analysis of Ambient Air
                                   EXHIBIT C

                          SEMIVOLATILES  IN AMBIENT AIR
                         TARGET  COMPOUND LIST  (TCL) AND
                  CONTRACT REQUIRED QUANTITATION LIMITS
I.  PAHs, PESTICIDES, AND OTHER  SEMIVOLATILES
Target Compound

Ac enaphthene
Acenaphthylene
Ace tophenone
Aldicarb
Aldrin
Aniline
Anthracene
Bendiocarb
Benzidine
Benzo(a)anthracene
Benzo(a)Pyrene
Benzo(b)fluoranthene
Benzo ( e) pyr.ene
Benzo(g,h,i)perylene
Benzo(k)fluoranthene
Benzyl alcohol
alpha-BHC
gamma-BHC (Lindane)
p-Biphenylamine
Bis(n-butyl)phthalate
Butylbenzylphthalate
Captan
alpha-Chlordane
gamma -Chlordane
4-Chloro-3-methylphenol
4-Chloroaniline
Bis(2-chloroet!
Bis(2-chloroe
Chlorothalo
Chlorpyrifi
Chrysene
Dacthal
4,4'-DDD
4,4'-DDE
4,4'-DDT
   83-32-9
  208-96-8
   98-86-2
  116-06-3
  309-00-2
   62-53-3
  120-12-7
22781^21^3
                 / On/column
                    ct ion.  ne
  111-4
   97-45-6
    1-88-2
    8-01-9
    1-32-1
    2-54-8
   72-55-9
   50-29-3
ne/m3
 37
 37
 37
146
146
 73
 37
 83
 73
 37
 37
 37
 37
 37
 37
 37
146
146
183
 37
 37
183
146
146
183
 73
183
 37
183
183
 37
183
146
146
146
January, 1992
                                       Page C-l

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Exhibit C
                                Semivolatile Organics Analysis of Ambient  Air
                                    TABLE 3

                         SEMIVOLATILES IN AMBIENT AIR
                        TARGET COMPOUND LIST (TCL) AND
                 CONTRACT REQUIRED QUANTITATION LIMIT!
                                  (continued)
I.
   PAHs, PESTICIDES, AND OTHER SEMIVOLATILES  (continued)
                                               /  /     CRQL
Target Compound

Diazinon
Dibenzo(a,h)anthracene
Dichlorvos (DDVP)
Dicofol
Dieldrin
Diethyl Phthalate
2,4-Dimethyl phenol
Dime thylphthalate
4,6-Dinitro-2-methylphenol
2,4-Dinitrophenol
2,4-Dinitrotoluene
Endosulfan I
Endosulfan II
Endrin
Endrin Aldehyde
Endrin ketone
B i s(2 -e thyIhexy1)phthal/te ^
Fluoranthene
Fluorene
Folpet
Heptachlor
Heptachlor Epoxide
Hexachlorobenzene
HexachlorocyclopewLacTLeiK
Hexachloroethajp
Indeno(l,2,3-/
Isophorone
Methoxychlc
2-Methyln^pht
2-Methyl^henol
4-Methylphteuol
Mirex
Naphthalene
2 -Naphthylamine
                                 CAS RN

                                333-41-5
                                 53-70-3
                                 62-73-7
                                115-32-2
                                 60-57-1
                                 84
                                 51-2
                                121-14-
                                959-98-8
                              33213-65-9
                                                                       Page C-2
January, 1992

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Exhibit C
  Semivolatile Organics Analysis of Ambient Air
                         SEMIVOLATILES IN AMBIENT AIR
                        TARGET COMPOUND LIST  (TCL) AND
                 CONTRACT REQUIRED QUANTITATION LIMITS
                                  (continued)
I.  PAHs, PESTICIDES, AND OTHER SEMIVOLATILES  (conti
Target Compound

2-Nitroaniline
3-Nitroaniline
Nitrobenzene
4-Nitrodiphenyl
2-Nitrophenol
4-Nitrophenol
Bis(n-octyl)phthalate
Oxychlordane
Parathion
Pentachlorobenzene
Pentachlorophenol
cis/trans-Permethrin
Phenanthrene
Phenol
o-Phenylphenol
Propoxur
Pyrene
Resmethrin
Ronnel
2,4,6-Trichlorophenol
2,4,5-Trichlorophenol
  CAS RN

   88-74-4
  100-01-6
   98-95-3
   92-93-3
   88-75-5
  100-02-7
  117-84-0
27304-13-8
    t->oltunn
Injection,  ne
ne/m3
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  Semivolatile Organics Analysis of Ambient Air
                         SEMIVOIATILES IN AMBIENT AIR
                        TARGET COMPOUND LIST (TCL) AND
                 CONTRACT REQUIRED QUANTITATION LIMITS
                                  (continued)
II.  FCBs (Congeners)
Target Compound

Monochlorobiphenyls
Dichlorobiphenyls
Trichlorobiphenyls
Tetrachlorobiphenyls
Pentachlorobiphenyls
Hexachlorobiphenyls
Heptachlorobiphenyls
Octachlorobiphenyls
Nonachlorobiphenyls
Decachlorobiphenyl
  CAS RN

27323-18-8
25512-42-9
25323-68-6
26914-33-0
25429-29-2
26601-64-9
28655-71-2
31472
5374
 205W
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                           ANALYTICAi:
                    DETERMINATION  OF
                    COLLECTED ON PUF,
               GAS CHROMATOGRAPHY  AND
    BY
;TRY (GC/MS)
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                                   EXHIBIT D
                           ANALYTICAL METHOD FOR THE
                    DETERMINATION OF SEMIVOLATILE ORGANICS
                    COLLECTED ON PUF/XAD-2 AND ANALYZED
               GAS CHROMATOGRAPHY AND MASS SPECTROMETRY  eR FIElA SAMPLING
SECTION 5  GO/FIEf OR GC/EC
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               Semivolatile Organics Analysis of Ambient Air
SECTION 6  GC/MS ANALYSIS
            6.1
            6.2
            6.3
            6.4
            6.5
            6.6
            6.7
            6.8
            6.9
              .10
              .11
              .12
              .13
              .14
              .15
            6.16
SUMMARY OF METHOD
INTERFERENCES
APPARATUS AND MATERIALS
REAGENTS
STANDARDS
INSTRUMENT OPERATING CO*
ANALYTICAL SEQUENCE
INSTRUMENT PERFORMANCE CHECK
INITIAL CALIBRATION
CONTINUING CALIBRATION
BLANK ANALYSIS
LABORATORY CONTRC
SAMPLE ANALYSIS
PERFORMANCE EVALUATl
QUALITATIVE ANALYSIS
QUANTITATIVE ANALYSIS
SECTION 7  BIBLIOGRAPHY .  .  .
                                                           57
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                                   EXHIBIT D

                           ANALYTICAL METHOD FOR THE
                    DETERMINATION OF SEMIVOLATILE ORGAN!
                    COLLECTED ON PUF/XAD-2 AND ANALYZE
               GAS CHROMATOGRAPHY AND MASS SPECTROME1
1  INTRODUCTION

1.1  SCOPE AND APPLICATION
    1.1.1  Polynuclear aromatic hydrocarbons  (fPAHk), pest
    polychlorinated biphenyls  (PCBs), and ottier/semivola/til^ compounds  (SVOCs)
    have received increased attention in re/entr years im a/r pollution  studies
    because some of these compounds are highly carcinOgeivicior mutageni'c.   In
    particular, benzo[a]pyrene (B[a]P), 4,45N[}Dp, $>«'-pDT, ,and PCBs have  all
    been identified as being highly carcinogenic

    1.1.2  The analytical method that follows is designed to"~a*ialyze samples
    containing the compounds listed eo^the Target Compouno^ist/in Exhibit C.
    1.1.3  The analysis technique r
    Methods 610 and 625, Methods for
    and Industrial Wastewater; Methods\80
    Evaluation of Solid Waste  (SW-846) ;
    Statement of Work for Low  Concentrati
    EPA Method 680, Determination of Pestic?
    Soil/Sediment by Gas ChixJt5atS^vand
response/of/each compoui
standa
each
store,
                             mpou
                            cartr,
                          trati
          £^samplfiag)/are added to each PUF/XAD-
               dditWnal surrogate compounds
                    eceived from the field just
                   od blank (LMB), laboratory
        nee evaluation (PE) samples, all of the
     piked onto the cartridges just prior to
    dges are not sent to the field.  Internal
        and sample extract before GC/MS
          .ement is based on an integrated ion
            Analytes are identified as
  concenfrEAtion is calculated by relating the MS
to\the MS response of the corresponding internal
    ^es the internal standard assignments for
     und.
                                stm  (DS)  to  control data acquisition  and  to
                               la/te mass spectral  data  is essential.
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                                                   meas
1.1.6  Applicability of the Method to PCBs

    1.1.6.1  This method is applicable  to samples
    single congeners.  PCBs are  identified and
    (i.e., by level of chlorination) by GC/MS usi
        1.1.6.2  The existence of  209 possible  PCB
        of the Chemical Abstracts  Service RegistryJ
        potential method analyte impractical.
                                              foi
                                                       CO
               ling PCBs as
                  isomer groups
                     software.
                                            iecav.
    1.1.6.3  A concentration is measured
    total PCB concentration for each samp
    isomer group concentrations.  Nine
    calibration standards and one inter
    to calibrate MS response to PCBs.
    measured as isomer groups, the non
    chlorination is used to describe method

1.1.7  Detection Limits

        Detection limits vary
    matrix, sample preparation
    type of data acquisition, s
    analyses of calibration solutions u^ing
    of approximately six months, the>
    assist the analyst:
                                                                     isting
         PCB isomer group, and
    ^tract isrohtained by summing
 ec/ed PCB /ongfeners are used as
1 .standard/ chrysene - d12,  is used
      PCB/ aife identified and
  ificXAS JttJ for each level of
                                                        and with  sample
                                                conditloTr-wf^the GC/MS  system,
                                                             ised  on  numerous
                                                 >ne/instrument over  a  period
                                                Lng/comments are provided to
            1.1.7.1  Pesticiiae*""anlriytes  other\thahendosulfans  I  and II  can be
            identified and/accurately\ measured yhen\the  injected  aliquot
            contains 2 ngyofy^acn^na^^te^.^  The  endo^ulfans  require  about 4 ng
            each.
            1.1.7.2 ^petadtion lit
            with increasing numb«
            for decachiorobibb^yl
            of a raonochlots^biphenj
            and accurately me^asurec
            1 ng and fuU>scan
                                ts/for  ifrd^vicKaal  PCB  congeners  increase
                                   chlorine  atoms, with  the detection limit
                                ieing about  5  to 10  times higher than that
                                   A monochlorobiphenyl  can be  identified
                                  ten the  injected extract aliquot  contains
                                acquisition is used.
         fmra
                            tecbjx)n  limits/for  total  PCBs  will  depend on the
                 r of  indivbsLualNfCB  congeners  present.
    1.1.8
                      toxicity  of  carcinogenicity of each reagent used in this
        methoJKhas nbtbeen  precisely defined;  however,  each chemical compound
        should b^xreate^d^as &. potential  health hazard.   From this  viewpoint,
        exposure  to  these  chemicals  must  be  reduced to the lowest possible
        level by  whateve^txmeans available.   The laboratory is responsible for
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        maintaining  a  current awareness file of Occupational
        Administration (OSHA) regulations regarding the sal
        chemicals  specified in this method.   A reference fil«
        safety  data  sheets  (MSDSs)  should also be made aval:
        personnel  involved  in the chemical analysis.  A/adit?
        laboratory safety are available and have been
        analyst.
                              fety and Health
                              indling of the
                             of material
                            ible to all
                             lal references to
                                   r the
         1.1.8.2   Care  must be  exercised when workin|Kw/ith these
         This  method does not purport to address a/l^f the safety protv
         associated  with its use.   It is the responsibility of whoever
         this  method to consult and establish appropriate safety and health
         practices,  and determine  the applicability of regvilatory limitations
         prior to  use.   The user should be  thoroughly fam/liar with the
         chemical  and physical  properties of /targeted sujftstances.

         1.1.8.3   Treat all analytes as carcinogens .\/fiea/ compounds should be
         weighed in  a glove box.   Spent samples ahdunusad standards are toxic
         wastes and  should be disposed according to regulations.   Regularly
         check counter  tops and equipment with "black fifch£" fois^fluorescence
         as an indicator of seraivolatirle^contamination.
1.1.8.4  Precautions must be
extreme fire hazard and the p*
producing an explosive mixture
evaporate to dryness.  It is thev
personnel on the proper use and
safety practices for handling ethers
                                                 diethyl
                             because of its
                                                                may form
                                             d th^  £y6lutiorTT)e allowed to
                                                    's duty to instruct all its
                                                     this solvent.   Standard
                                                   be implemented.
1.2  SUMMARY OF METHOD

    1.2.1  Prior  to  fiel/6  u/e.  the
    2/PUF) are cleaned/In  .solvents
    spiked i^ith a miniraun/of  threer  s
    adsorbent cartridge  ate stor«
    foil prior to insrallati
                     it cartridge (PUF/XAD-
                 
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                                 Semivolatile Organics Analysis of Ambient Air
    standards are added to the concentrate.  (If applicabl
    extract is screened for levels of semivolatiles utili
    flame ionization detector (FID) or an electron capt

    1.2.4  For final identification and quantificatio
    injected onto a GC with <•; -apillary column and t
    separate the compounds, v. _ch are then detected
    (MS) in the full scan data acquisition mode.
    NOTE:  This method is based upon full scan
    concentrations are based upon the use of 1
    volumes are used, the concentrations must
                                                                 concentrated
                                                              a GC with a
                                                             itector (ECD).)

                                                                 he extract is
                                                                       ed to
                                                 ta/acquisition.  All
                                                :L Injections.  If different
                                               >e >appropriyate'iy adjusted.
    1.2.5  Target compounds are identified fn rfie samples fly analyzing
    standards under the same analytical condition* us«a as the samples and
    comparing resultant mass spectra and GC rte^entibn times.  A relative
    response factor is established for each targVt compound during the initial
    and continuing calibrations by comparing the MSTsesponVa for the primary
    ion produced by the compound to the MS response for^^e primary ion
    produced by an internal standard./—E^ch identified target compound in a
    sample is quantified by comparing there^pwtses^for the target compound
    and the internal standard, whiley tdlttrng-jjjtro accounE~~~ct*e-7relative response
    factor from the most recent calibration, the^Lnyeia^jmd/final sample
    volume, and any sample dilutions.
    1.2.6  Non-target compounds are identi^iec
    spectra from the non-target compounds
    National Institute of SfcdndarStSvand T£
    Library.  Non-target compoimds ar^ quantifi
    for the non-target
    nearest internal sty

1.3  INTERFERENCES
                                             MS
                                    sponse
comparing the resultant mass
spectra contained in the
 (NIST) Mass Spectral
 •^ comparing the MS response
  •>nse produced by the
   1 is assumed.
                          ETATIONS
    1.3.1  ContaminantSs.in sbty&ntsf, reagents, glassware and other  sample
    processing hardware m&jLcauseAnethod interferences  such as discrete
    artifacts and/or elevatetNbasertxtes in the total  ion current profiles
    (TICPs).  LaberaCBry^methodTbJ.anks^are analyzed with each analytical
    sequence tt/demonstrate^Shat the^se materials are  free  of interferences
    under the/ana^ticaT^^ondrfcipns usett/for  samples.   Matrix interferences
    may be caused by contamrnanta. that are coextracted  from the sample.  The
    extent/of/atrix interfere\ces\ will vary  considerably  from source  to
    source
    1.3.2
    cleaned.  ^As sooJKas possj
    solvent used/XJhen^vashy
    water followed
    at 450°C  for a few
                                   s, glassware should be  meticulously
                                  after use,  rinse  glassware with  the last
                              it/h detergent  in hot  water and rinse with  tap
                                water.  Drain dry and heat in  a  muffle furnace
                               olumetric  glassware  should  not  be heated  in a
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muffle furnace).  After cooling, store glassware invert
aluminum foil.  Before using, rinse each piece with an
solvent.

NOTE:  Some thermally stable materials such as PCBs
by this treatment.  Solvent rinses with acetone anj
hexane may be substituted for the muffle furnace.
                                                              pr covered with
                                                             jot be  eliminated
                                                                 :-quality
    1.3.3  For both pesticides and PCBs, interferenc
    presence of much greater quantities of other Sample components
    overload the capillary column; additional sainple/extract preparation
    procedures must then be used to eliminate iiiteiXferences.  Capillary  column
    GC retention times and the compound-speci£tc cmaracterfis-tics of mass
    spectra eliminate many interferences that/fo/merly were /of concern with
    pesticide/PCB determinations by electron/capture de/ect/ion.  The  approach
    and identification criteria used in th^ method for PGBs eliminate
    interference by most chlorinated compoumlspthelfvythail  PCBs.  With the
    isomer group approach, coeluting PCBs that cotitain the same number of
    chlorines are identified and measured together^xjhereikjre, coeluting  PCBs
    are a problem only if they contain a different numbso:  of chJLorine atoms.
1.4  DEFINITIONS

    NOTE:   Definitions used in this \ioctment a
    standard operating procedures  (SOPsO should
    Methods D1356, D1605-60, E260, and E\55.
    are defined within this document at  tft^ p
    of terms can be found in Exhibit G.
                                               irr^any  user-prepared
                                             >e /consistent with ASTM
                                             1  ^abbreviations  and symbols
                                           .nt/of  use.   A detailed glossary
    1.4.1  CAL:  Calibration standards are  definedVn  Table  D/SV-1  in which 5
    levels of calibration/ar^dTfloed!| CAL  1, CA\  2JCAL 3.  CAL 4,  and CAL 5.
    CAL 1 is the lowest -con^entratum '^ndC&L5  is\the highest  concentration.
    CAL 3, which is the/mi/ level s^and^atd^,  isNle.s,ignated as the solution to
    be used for contii
    1.4.2  Continuing
    used to evaluate
    check of the  initial
    The continuin;
    curve.
                                 andard:   A solution of method analytes
                                rometer  response over a period of time.  A
                                  is  performed once each 12-hour period.
                                        CAL 3  of the initial calibration
    1.4.3
    1.4.5   Laborator
                              peak area or height  of  analyte.  x.
                                     A compound added to a sample extract in
                                    Irate  concentration measurements of other
                                    nents.   The internal standard must be a
                                   component.
                             nk (LMB):   The concentrate from the extraction
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               Semivolatile Organics Analysis of Ambient Air
    of a clean, certified filter/adsorbent cartridge solutionythat is  treated
    as a sample.  The filter/adsorbent cartridge is carri/d tzhrough the  same
    analytical procedure as a field sample.  The surrogates/are spiked onto
    the cartridge bed prior to extraction.  The purpose/of cfee LMB is  to
    monitor for possible laboratory contamination.
    1.4.6  Mass spectral interference:  Defined as
    analyte quantification ion due to presence of
    "noise" at Che same mass.
                                      nability\to
                                     levels of
    1.4.7  Method detection limit  (MDL):  A statistically determined value
    indicating the minimum concentration of an analyte thatjtan be identified
    and measured in a sample matrix with 99 /eroent confiide/ce that the
    analyte concentration is greater than z/ro/ This valu/ varies with  the
    precision of the replicate measurement^useo^^or jme /calculation.  (See
    40CFR 136 APP.B)

    1.4.8  PAH:  Polynuclear aromatic hydrocarbon.
1.4.9  PCB:  Polychlorinated bi

1.4.10  Performance evaluation
concentrations of method analyte
determine the accuracy and precisi
performed by a competent analyst.
concentrations are unknown to the
Agency.
                                                 A samp
                                           has bsten
                                                         /zee
                                      analyst!
                                           taining known
                                           to statistically
                                 fe expected when a method is
                                            and
                                 samples are supplied by the
    1.4.11  PUF:
    XAD-2.
PolyureOnane^fonm \sed as anNadsorbent and as a support for
    1.4.12  Re tent ion ydim/window:/  Ra6e«vion "t±ntp is determined for  each
    analyte of  interest ils the  tLjne  *rom  inJs^tLon to elution of a  specific
    chemical  from a ^hroma^pgraonic/column.  The window  is determined by five
    injections  of a  ihi£ialcsajabriition standard over a  24-hour period  as  plus
    or minus  three times^fehe  standard deviation of the absolute retention  time
    for that  analyte.  For this doc^saent,  the window is  ±0.06 RRT units of the
    continuing  op-mlTt" te^gl cali1>r>atiohvs>tandard RRT for each target  and
    surrogate Compound.

                /^"\  \     ^
    1.4.13  /Selected Ion  Guldent\Profile  (SICP):  A plot of  ion abundances of
    the ioris  at an analyte produced by  the mass spectrometer.  SICP is  used
    inter^nai>geably  with  EICP, Vxt\-acted  ion current profile.

    1.4.1>xStoc>sstandard solj/tioti: A solution used to prepare calibration
    standardsX. Nornf?wU.y.  thisr  solution will be at a concentration  which is
    easily dilute^^to  aHe^ve/ which can be injected into the GC.
    1.4.15   Surrogate
        xmnd:  A compound not expected to be found in the
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     sample  that is  added to each  sample  prior  to  field deplayoient  and before
     extraction,  and is  measured with  the same  procedures  used/to measure
     sample  components.   The purpose of a surrogate  compound  %s  to  monitor
     method  performance  with each  sample.
     1.4.16   VTSR:   Validated Time  of Sample  Receipt
     logged-in on the  Chain-of-Custody Log-In Sheet  b>

     1.4.17   Working standard solution:   A solutior
     calibration standard.   Normally,  this soluti^
     GC  without additional  dilution.

     1.4.18   XAD-2:  A resin used as  an adsorb
                                   sample is
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2  SAMPLE STORAGE AND HOLDING TIMES

2.1  SAMPLE IDENTIFICATION

    2.1.1  In the field, the samples are packed in dry/ic
    glass sample container containing the filter and
    properly chilled, and shipped to the designated
    2.1.2  The samples are logged in the laborato
    data tracking system according to sample loc
    cartridge number identification,  and total
    to standard temperature and pressure (STP),
    logged-in on the Chain of Custody Log-In
    validated time of sample receipt (VTSR)
                                                                 ure that the
                                                                    idge are
                                                   volume sampled, corrected
                                                              samples are
                                                            moratory is the
    2.1.3  If the time between sample receip
    24 hours, then the samples must be kept
    of samples to fluorescent light.  All samples mi
    five (5) days of VTSR.

2.2  SAMPLE/SAMPLE EXTRACT STORAGE

    2.2.1  The samples must be contarnedXin air-~l
    protected from light, and refrigerkted\at 4'
    receipt until extraction.  Unused sahroles
    regenerated in a manner that complies\ritF
                                                         ion is greater than
                                                           Minimize exposure
                                                            tracted within
                                                            containers,
                                                   £2eC)Trrfm the time of
                                                  'be disposed of or
                                                   applicable regulations.
    2.2.2  -Sample extracts ma^rotected>fronM.ight and stored at 4°C
    (±2°C) until 30 days aft er__de livery of a complete data package to the
    Agency.
    2.2.3  Samples and,
    demonstrated to b€
                           51e extracts JBUSt bes-st^red in an atmosphere
                            of al]/ poytentialveontfaminants.

                               lets/ and standards must be stored separately.
    2.2.4  Samples, si

2.3  CONTRACT REQUIRED HOLDING Til

    2.3.1  The .Extraction shaj.1 be">
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3  CARTRIDGE PREPARATION AND CERTIFICATION

3.1  SUMMARY OF METHOD

        This section discusses pertinent information res
    and cleaning of the filter, adsorbents,  and filter/ads
    assembly.  The separate batches of filters and ad/
    with the appropriate solvent.   At least  one PUF/^
    assembly and one filter from each batch, or 10
    whichever is greater, must be extracted  and certi?
    considered for field use.   Prior to field sampling,
    spiked with surrogate compounds.

3.2  APPARATUS AND MATERIALS

    3.2.1  Acid-washed Pallflex filter:  4
    Works, Inc., Cat. No. GMW QMA-4, 145
    OH, 45002, 800-543-7412, or Supelco Inc., Cat
    Bellefonte, PA, 16823-0048, or equivalent.
                                                               the preparation
                                                                 cartridge
                                                                     racted
                                                           Iter, General Metal
                                                           Village of Cleves,
                                                           ,  Supelco Park,
    3.2.2  Polyurethane foam (PUF):
    6.5 cm by 5 cm.   These can be ms
    stock, polyether type (density
    upholstering, General Metal Works ">v
    Ave., Village of Cleves, OH, 45002 ,v
    No. 1-63, Supelco Park,  Bellefonte,
    two separate plugs are also commercial!
    Works. •
    3.2.3  XAD-2 resin:
    Bellefonte, PA, 16823

    3.2.4  Aluminum fo
    with hexane.

    3.2.5  Soxhlet ext:
    and adsorbent cartrid"

    3.2.6  Minivi
    screw caps
                                                   plugs,  S^Scm/by 2.5 cm and
                                                      3 inch tmck sheet
                                                              ure
                                                        _-16/, 145 South Miami
                                                      or Supelco Inc.,  Cat.
                                                        or equivalent.   The
                                                       from General Metal
                                                    ^79, Supelco Park,


                                                 tght at 500°C after rinsing
                                     >le of extracting GMW Model PS-1 filter
                                     5" length), 1000-mL flask, and condenser.

                                          glass, with conical reservoir  and
                                         i^icone septa, and a vial holder.
                                    lon®-coated stainless steel.

    3.2.10  Kuderrta^Dani^k^K/D) /Apparatus:  500-mL evaporation  flask  (Kontes
    K-570001-500, or esmivatentV, 10-mL graduated concentrator tubes  (Kontes
    K-570050-1025, or equis^alej/t) with ground-glass stoppers, and  3-ball
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    macro-Snyder Column  (Kontes K-5700010500, K-50300-0121 ./an/K-569001-219,
    or equivalent).
3.2.11  Adsorption columns for column chromatography:
stands.

3.2.12  White cotton gloves:  For handling cartridge's and
                                                              ;m x  10  cm with
                                                          standards
3.2.13  Glove box:  For working with extremely taxi
reagents, with explosion-proof hood for venting/fumes from
reagents, etc.
                                                                solvents,
    3.2.14  Vacuum oven:  Vacuum drying  oven /system capat/le /of  maintaining a
    vacuum at 240 torr  (flushed with nitrogen)  e>vernigh£.

    3.2.15  Concentrator tubes and a nitrogerNsyaporacio^ apparatus:   with
    variable flow rate.
    3.2.16  Laboratory  refrigerator.

    3.2.17  Boiling chips:  Solventyextractec
    equivalent.
    3.2.18  Water bath:  Heated, with c«
    temperature control.
                                    mcentric
jnesh silicon carbide, or


       7 capable of ±5°C
    3.2.19  Vortex evaporator  (optional).
                           /•""^
    3.2.20  Teflon® sleeve/ for_the ground-glas\ jo\nts  on  the  Soxhlet
    extraction apparatusy

3.3  REAGENTS

    3.3.1  Hexane:  ghroma^pgraphdc ,g*rade,  glas?' distilled.

    3.3.2  Diethyl ether:\cJiromaTOgraphic  grade,  glass  distilled.

    3.3.3  Methyl£«e~~cttiej^ide:  "Ckromatt>graphic  grade, glass-distilled.

    3.3.4  Sod'ium/s'ulfate^-s. Anftydrous  ffcGS),  granular  (purified by  washing
    with metViylane chloride followed by heating  at 400°C for  4  hours  in a
    shallow/ tr^y).

                  n:  High puritfy  RJrade .

3.4  PROCEDURES^FOR>REPARATIOp OF' FILTER,  ADSORBENT,  AND CARTRIDGE

    3.4.1  Glass  Fib^Filtfet  P/eparation

        3.4.1.1   The quartz^lber  filters  are baked at 600°C  for five hours

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                                                           •sC learNc_ontainer
                                                                      5-2/PUF
    before use.  To ensure acceptable filters,  they are/extracted with
    methylene chloride in a Soxhlet apparatus,  similaryro /he cleaning  of
    the XAD-2 resin.  The extract may be analyzed for/the/purpose of
    determining cleanliness prior to certification.

    3.4.1.2  The extracted filters are set aside
    prior to combined extraction (certification)
    glass cartridge assembly.

3.4.2  XAD-2 Adsorbent Preparation

    3.4.2.1  For initial cleanup of the XAD/2 ifesin, a batch of XAD-2
    (approximately 50-60 grams) is placed/in /  Soxhleit apparatus and
    extracted with methylene chloride fo^r 16/hours a>t approximately 4
    cycles per hour.

    3.4.2.2  At the end of the initial S&xhlet^xtraction, the spent
    methylene chloride is discarded and repT&c^d wich fresh reagent.  The
    XAD-2 resin is once again extracted for 16  ne^irs atxaj>proximately 4
    cycles per hour.
         3.4.2.3  The XAD-2 resin is/removed
         in a vacuum oven connected
         dried at room temperature for\ap^roximate
         solvent odor is detected).
                                               leSpxhlet apparatus, placed
                                                nTtro^eR~-gas stream and
                                                    hour/  (until no
         NOTE:   Alternatively, a 600 g batdt of XAD-2 resin is extracted with
         methylene chloride for 16 hours.  Atter Extraction, the resin is
         transferred to a cleaffdry^ng columnX Th\n the resin is dried with
         high-purity nitroaen us_ing Taflon® tubxtig from the nitrogen cylinder
         with a charcoal tube/in tfis line^In an alternative method of drying,
         the  XAD-2 resin As placed in a Pyrex^coluhm (10 cm x 60 cm), allowing
         sufficient spao4 for fluidi/ziru^?—»xhlet  extraction procedure  from each
             ;e  of  determining initial
                  fs  prioi
                           Co c«
    3.4.3
          Adsorbent Prepa\ati
          . 4.3>i   The  PUF adsorbent lis a polyether-type polyurethane foam
                   ,0225  g/cm3)/
        3.4.3.2
        illustrated
        while the  top  p]
                       is
assembly  is  composed  of two  inserts,  as
 rSV-2.  The  bottom  PUF  is  6.5-cm  by  2.5-cm.
i.5-cm by  5.0-cm.  The PUF  inserts are cut  from
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        sheet stock and should fit with slight compression/in  efhe  glass
        cartridge, supported by the wire screen.  The  two/PUF/plugs  (i.e.,
        1-inch and 2-inch deep) are also commercially  available  as pre-cut
        separate pieces.

        3.4.3.3  For initial cleanup, the PUF plugs a/e  cfiacefra a vaWium/oven  connected to  a
        water aspirator and a source of clean dryxnitrogen or  air.  Nitrogen
        or air is purged through  the oven to dry  theNPJJF atxroom temperature
        for approximately 2 to 4  hours.  At the end of tfee^ drylsag period,
        there should be no solvent od«£__detected.
        3.4.3.5  The extract  from  tfte  S
        batch may be analyzed for  thexpu
        cleanliness prior  to  certification
                                      extractTorT-pi?«c£dure  from each
                                      """"'"•*•"*••»—           /
                                  pse of^etjwaaining/initial
    3.4.4  PUF/XAD-2 Adsorbent  Cartridge  Pfcepairat-ion
        3/4.4.1  A nickel  or/g^aTrTtess steel s^ree« (mesh size 200/200) is
        fitted to the bottom!  of  a hex«ne-rinsed\gla\s sampling cartridge to
        retain the PUF/XA^S-2/^dsor^entjs^as illustrated in Figures D/SV-1 and
                                       /acuulfrvdriea\PUF (2.5-cm thick by 6.5-cm
                                    >f cke-^screefr-i
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3.5  PROCEDURE FOR  CERTIFICATION OF PUF/XAD-2 CARTRIDGE ASSEMBLIES

    3.5.1  Assemble the  Soxhlet apparatus.   Charge the Sophie/ apparatus with
    500 mL of the extraction solvent (10 percent v/v diejzhyl/ether/hexane) and
    reflux for 2 hours.   Let the apparatus  cool,  disasssrnible^it,  and discard
    the used extraction  solvent.  Transfer  the filter /ndJ'UF/XAD-2 glass
    cartridge to the Soxhlet apparatus  (the use of an/ex^rabtion Izhojnble is
    optional).
    NOTE:  The  filter  and adsorbent assembly are
    reach detection limits and to minimize cost..
                       together in
    3.5.2  Add  500  mL of diethyl  ether/hexane
    apparatus.  Reflux the  sample for 18  houi
    per hour.   Allow  to cool,  then disassemble
              10/percent
                 a rate/of/t
               :he appa/atv/s
                                to the Soxhlet
                                least 3 cycles
    3.5.3  Assemble  a K-D concentrator by atbaching^^10/mL concentrator tube
    to a 500-mL  evaporative  flask.   Other concertferation^devices or techniques
    may be used  in place  of  the K-D,  if equivalencyM^ demonstrated for all
    the target analyte compounds listed in Exhibit C.
    3.5.4  Transfer  the extract by tfouring
    containing  about 10 cm.of anhydsou,
    the extract in the  K-D concentrator.
    column with 20 to 30 mL of 10% die
    quantitative transfer.
                 ract througfi--4 drying column
           lular sodiunT-st*l£ate, and collect
         Rinse~~ttie Etlenmey/r flask and
          kther/nex/ane to~~Complete the
    3.5.5  Add  one  or two clean boiling chips arih attach a three-ball Snyder
    column to the evaporativer"fTa~S'ks.   Pre-wet\the\Snyder column by adding
    about 1 mL  of the extraction solvent to the, top\of the column.  Place the
    K-D apparatus on a ho/t wa€erbath\(50°C) so tshay the concentrator tube is
    partially immersed im tjie hot wjater, anb\the eiytire lower rounded surface
    of the flask is bached/with hot/ vanw^_   Adjttfrt the vertical position of
    the apparatus and/the/water te4pe/atures*ksre'quired to complete the
    concentration in/oneSimir.   At the proper rate of distillation, the balls
    of the column willxactivfej^y/chatter but the chambers will not flood with
    condensed solvent,   when the apparent volume of liquid reaches
    approximately 5 mL,  remov«stheSsKvminutes.   Remove the Snyder column and
    rinse the f^ask and its^ipwer J^Hsnt mto the concentrator tube with 5 mL
    of hexane/  Ax5^mL^s>tinge\is recomlBemded for this operation.
    3.5.6  Jfwo/different types\of
    obtair/a .final  volume of 1. y ml
    blowoVpwn techniques  outline^ ii
    respecsts-iye ly>
  oncentration techniques are permitted  to
     micro-Snyder column and nitrogen
   sections 4.4.2.4 and 4.4.2.5,
    3.5.7  Analyz
    section 6.6.
b/ GC/MS according to the conditions  in
'point standard is used for certification.
                                           The
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    analytes in the standard should have concentrations at/or
    the analyte CRQLs per injection (similar to CAL 1).
                                                              slightly above
    3.5.8  The level of each target analyte for the ext^act'seach pair of
    filter and adsorbent assembly analyzed must be leas than orxequal to the
    analyte's CRQL, and the total level of target compou/dsNnust ns£ exceed
    10 UK.
    3.5.9  Document results on Form VIII-AASV, FiZtefc/Adsorbent Cartridge
    Certification Form.  Reporting requirements /are/listed in Exhibit B.
3.6  DEPLOYMENT OF CARTRIDGES FOR FIELD SAMPI

    3.6.1  Prior to field deployment, a minimum/of thr«
    (i.e.,  chemically inert compounds not e^xpecb&d toA>cc,
    environmental sample) are added to the c?
    cartridge,  using a microsyringe.  The surrogate con
    each cartridge assembly.
                                                           rrogate compounds
                                                          r in an
                                                         the top PUF
                                                        ounds must be added to
    3.6.2  The recoveries of the sur
    unusual matrix effects and gros/ samp]
    recovery is evaluated for accepsanc
    concentration falls within the a
                                      jate compounds are
                                                 :essing erro
                                            determining
                  monitor for
                   Surrogate
             .er  the  measured
                                         ince
    3.6.3  The following surrogate stam
    determining matrix effects, breakthro
    GC/MS.  Refer to section 6.5.4 for
    mixture.

            Surrogate Coi
                                       prep*
    een successfully used in
   analytical  problems  by
Kpn of surrogate  spiking
                                          Spikec
        Anthracene - d10
        Benzo(a)pyreny-
        2,4,6-Tribro
        2-Fluoropheno
        Phenol-ds
        Nitrobenzene-d5
        2-FluoroM
        p - Te rpheny 1-
      it  (tfg/cartridge)
                                                            100
                                                            100
                                                            100
                                                            100
                                                            100
                                                            100
                                                            100
                                                            too
                                  ounds must be added  to each adsorbent
                                    as pre-sampling surrogates.  The  other
                                   e added to the cartridges just prior  to
                                   ns are based upon a l-/zL injection of the
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4  SAMPLE PREPARATION FOR GC/MS ANALYSIS

4.1  SUMMARY OF METHOD

        The filters and adsorbent cartridges are spiked
    surrogate  compounds and extracted with a Soxhlet
    appropriate solvent.  The extract is concentrate
    evaporator, followed by optional GC/ECD or GC/F
    GC/MS analysis, as illustrated in Figure D/SV-3^

4.2  APPARATUS AND MATERIALS

    4.2.1  .Soxhlet extractors:  Capable of extracting GMW
    and adsorbent cartridges  (2.3 in. x 5 in./lej(gth), 1(/00-
    condenser.
                              DOSt-sampling
                                     the
                                     Lsh (K-D)
                                 PS-1 filter
                             nL flask, and
    4.2.2   Pyrex  glass  tube furnace system: ^Sor acbi^atfng silica gel at
    180°C under purified nitrogen gas purge for aa^hour ,
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    4.2.13  Laboratory refrigerator.

    4.2.14  Boiling chips:  Solvent-extracted 10/40 mesh
    equivalent.

    4.2.15  Water bath:  Heated, with concentric rin
    temperature control.
                                                             con carbide, or
    4.2.16  Vortex evaporator (optional).

    4.2.17  Teflon® sleeves for the ground-glass
    extraction apparatus.
                                                                     of ±5°C
                                                 jo/lnts on the Soxhlet
                                            ni2«d to avi
                                             is
                                                 as
                                                 ied in
                                                      jntai
    NOTE:   Reuse of glassware should be min
    cross-contamination.  All glassware th
    that is reused, must be scrupulously clea1
    use.  Rinse glassware with the last solvent
    purity acetone and hexane.  Wash with hot water
    Rinse with copious amounts of tap water and severa
    water.   Drain dry and heat in a mu££le furnace at 400
    Volumetric glassware must not b
    should be rinsed with high-puri
    is dry and cool, rinse it with hex
    with solvent-rinsed aluminum foil rr
                                                        furnac^
4.3  REAGENTS

    4.3.1 'Methylene chlori

    4.3.2  Sodium sulfate/  Anhydrous \(ACS)
    with methylene chlcr/lde/followe^
    shallow tray).
4.4  PROCED

    4.4.1
        wi
     he risk of
spatially glassware
  as possible after
  t and then with high-
      .g detergent.
          of distilled
           hours .
          rather, it
       er the glassware
                                                         prtior
                                                             or
                                                             ted or capped
                                                   .de, glass-distilled.
                                                       (purified by washing
                                                    00°C for 4 hours  in  a.
    4.3.3  Diethyl ejmerSxChromaffcogifaphic grade', glass-distilled.

    4.3.4  Hexane:  Chroma<£graphi
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        NOTE:  The filter and adsorbent are analyzed  togetherein order  to
        reach Contract Required Quantitation Limits  (CRQLs) / to/avoid
        questionable interpretation of the data, and  to minimise cost.

        4.4.1.2  Prior to extraction, the following  five/add^J^ional surrogate
        compounds are spiked onto each cartridge received from  che field.

                                          Spiked Amount
    Surrogate Compound

Anthracene -d10
Benzo(a)pyrene-d12
2,4,6-Tribromophenol
2 -Fluorophenol
Phenol-d5

For blank and sample cartridges not^sentXmt tc/the field, these
surrogate compounds are spiked along with thWthree pre-sampling
surrogates (nitrobenzene-d5, 2-fluorobipnfe
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        concentrator tube is partially immersed in the hot/watJer, and  the
        entire lower rounded surface of the flask is  bathed yith hot vapor.
        Adjust the vertical position of the apparatus at
        temperature as required to complete the concent
        the proper rate of distillation,  the balls of
        chatter but the chambers will not flood with
        the apparent volume of liquid reaches 5 mL,/ren
        from the water bath and allow it to drain
        minutes.   Remove the Snyder column and
        joint into the concentrator tube with 5 zfeL off
        is recommended for this operation.   Th^extract  is^now  ready for
        further concentration to 1.0 mL by eijrher/the mic^o^Jinyder  column  or
        nitrogen blowdown techniques.

    4.4.3  Micro-Snyder Column Technique

        4.4.3.1  Add another one or two clean boring ch«s /ron/ the gas source to the blowdown apparatus must
                       eel. copper, or Teflon tubing.
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         4.4.4.1  Place the concentrator tube with an open mLCxo-Snyder
         attachment in a warm water bath (30° to 35°C) and evaporate the
         solvent volume to just below I mL by blowing a gentle/stream of clean,
         dry nitrogen (filtered through a column of activated/carbon) above  the
         extract.
         4.4.4.2  The internal wall of the concentrator tube
         down several times with hexane during the operation.
                                                              be\rinsed
         4.4.4.3  During evaporation, the tube soWenb level must be kept bel$3w
         the water level of the bath.  The extrac/c mvfst never be allowed tc
         become dry.

         4.4.4.4  Bring the final volume brought lio 1.0 ml£ wi/th hexane.
         Transfer the extract to a Teflon-sealed/screw-c/p dmber vial, label
         the vial and store at 4°C (±2°C). Ahe extract/is/now ready for
         optional GC/FID or GC/ECD screening/^io^llowfec/by/GC/MS analysis.

 4.5   DILUTIONS

     4.5.1   When a sample extract is analyzed that has an ahu^yte/ target
     compound concentration greater tfnan tKe~Tipp«j^limit of the^initial
     calibration range or saturated Xpnss~§«jni__a compoun
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    within the initial calibration range.

    4.5.6  Do not submit data for more than two analysesJ i-d.,  the original
    sample extract and one dilution, or, if the semivolarilexscreening
    procedure was employed, from the most concentrated/dil^itionXanalyzed and
    one further dilution.
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5  GC/FID OR GC/ECD OPTIONAL SCREENING METHODOLOGY

5.1  SUMMARY OF METHOD

        As an option, the sample extract may be screene
    analysis to approximate the range of concentration/of
    dilution prior to quantitation with the GO/MS.  S,
    utilizing a gas chromatograph coupled to specif
    pesticides and other chlorinated compounds, el
    (ECD) is used, and for the other semivolatile
    detector (FID) is employed.

5.2  APPARATUS

    5.2.1  Gas chromatograph:  The gas chro
    adequately regulate temperature in ord
    temperature program and have a flow cont
    column flow rate throughout temperature
    must be suitable for splitless injection and ha:
    including syringes, analytical columns, and gases.
                                   to GC/MS
                                     compounds for
                                         >mplished
    5.2.2  GC column:  30 m x 0.25 mm  I.D.
    thickness (DB-5, J&W Scientific\Fo'
                prog
                stem must
               oducible
                      a  constant
                     The system
                 uired accessories
     jj.i.ca columnyi.O
_CA,  or
                                           filter
    5.2.3  Electron capture detector:  x^he\nakeu]4  g^s musFlDe  P-5,  P-10
    (argon/methane) or nitrogen according^toNthe instrument  specification.
    The GC/ECD system must be in a  room  inNwhich /che atmosphere  has been
    demonstrated to be free of all  contaminants which may  interfere with the
    analysis.  The instrumene^muTt->be vented \o tne outside  of the  facility or
    to a trapping system wjrtich_E£events  the rer§ase\of  contaminants into the
    instrument room.

    5.2.4  Flame ioniza/tiorf detectc
    5.2.5  Data system:  T^data  system  must be  interfaced to  the  GC/FID or
    GC/ECD.  The dataajcstemSuso^t  allow the continuous  acquisition of data
    throughout the duratibn^pf the/chromatographic  program and must permit,  at
    the minimum, the output o^timeNzs  intensity  (peak  height or  peak area)
    data.  Also, tfe« da-fca^systemNftust Bistable  to  rescale  chromatographic data
    in order to//repojrt^chrom*t^>granisssiieet^ag the  requirements listed within
    this methc
5.3  REAG
          le c
    choose^Xp use
    in the SDGNJarra
    chromatograph
    choose to use
rourjinel applications is helium.  Laboratories may
    carrier gas, but must clearly identify  its  use
    ayL divider pages preceding raw
  bmi4sions to the Agency.  Laboratories  that
    dvised to exercise caution in its use.  Use of
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    a hydrogen leak detector is highly recommended when hydrogen is used as
    the carrier gas.  All GC carrier gas lines must be con/trutted from
    stainless steel or copper tubing.  Non-polytetrafluor/ethylene (PTFE)
    thread sealants or flow controllers with rubber comp,onenT5^ are not to be
    used.

5.4  STANDARD PREPARATION
    5.4.1  The CAL 3 working standard solutions
    to section 6.5.11 may be used for screening

    5.4.2  If the level of chlorinated solvent
    the standards prepared for GC/MS analysis/in
    methods, .-;tock standard solutions made
    such as hexane may be prepared, then ac
    solvent to contain CAL 3 levels outlined

5.5  INSTRUMENT OPERATING CONDITIONS

        Suggested GC operating condit^

        GC Column:
                                                   hexane prepared accoi
                                                  irppses.
                                                               solutions)  in
                                                              the GC screening
                                                            orinated solvents
                                                            in an appropriate
                                                           1.
        Carrier Gas:
        Flow Rate:
        Column Program:
        Initial Time:
        Ramp Rate:
        Final Temperature:

5.6  PROCEDURE

    5.6.1  Before anal/si*
    within optimum op/rat3
    procedure, and it
    properly calibrated,
                            DB-5 fus\d
                            siloxane
                            Helium, 28
                            1 cm/minute.
                            Initial Temper
                            1 min
                                    ^to  200°C
                            300°C.
                           can be yerfi6rmed7Nnake/sure  that  the  system  is
                             conditions.  This  is  an  optimal screening
                                    laboratory to ensure that  the GC  is
                             that /table retention times  are obtained.
    5.6.2  Inject ifc«-TraiibratioiK$tan
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     the  necessary  dilutions,  if any,  to reduce  the  major  pee
     and  full  scale deflection when performing GC/MS analysis.
                              to between half
     5.6.6   Make  any necessary dilutions  and proceed with/GC^MS  analysis
     (Section 6).

     5.6.7   It is  recommended that extracts be  diluted7 so/tfi^t all^eaks are on
     scale.   Overlapping peaks are not always evident/when peaksxare  off scale.
     Computer reproduction of chromatograms,  maniptd^^e^ to ensure  ail pes
     are  on  scale  over a 100-fold range,  are accepytab^e if linearity  is
     demonstrated.   Peak height measurements are .recommended over peak arel
     integration when overlapping peaks cause eyrory in area integration.
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6  GC/MS ANALYSIS

6.1  SUMMARY OF METHOD

        This method outlines a GC/MS procedure for th
    semivolatiles following sample preparation (Sect}
    screening (Section 5).
6.2  INTERFERENCES

    6.2.1  Method interferences may be caused
    reagents, glassware, and other sample proc
    discrete artifacts and/or elevated basel^i
    All of these materials must be routineli
    interferences under the conditions of
    method blanks (LMB).
                                             contaminants in solvents,
                                           iss/ng harcwarfe that result  in
                                             in the ydet^ctor profiles.
                                            nonstraced to be free from
                                                   by/running a laboratory
    6.2.2  Glassware must be scrupulously cleaned. ^S^ean>il glassware  as
    soon as possible after use by rinsing with the 1 ast^^olvenoused  in  it.
    This should be followed by deter
    with tap water and reagent wate
    rinsed with acetone and spectro&rapl
    rinsing, glassware should be seal
    prevent any accumulation of dust o
                                     washing with hot w^er/and rinsing
                                   It sKotti^—tlienbe drained dry, solvent
                                             hexane~:A£ter drying and
                                                          environment to
                                                         Glassware should
    be stored inverted or capped with alumira

    NOTE:  The glassware, except for volumetric
    placing in a muffle furpsJc"e~at--4500C for
                                           ho'
  ninants.
may be  further  cleaned by
nrs to remove  trace  organics,
6.2.3  The use of high pvfrity
minimize interference nroblems.
in all-glass systems may be rej/uir

6.2.4  Matrix in^erfe^sences
coextracted from tfee sambie/
                                          reagents\. ahd  solvents helps  to
                                      lirif ib&tion \/T  solvents by  distillation
                                       caused by  contaminants  that  are
    6.2.5  The extent of inte'Tsfereric^s that may be  encountered has  not been
    fully assessed—KithQugh GC^cpndifelons described allow for  unique
    resolution/of comj)oundsx&overeaxk¥ th?s method,  other  compounds may
    interfere/  TKeanaly^j^cai^ystem mtwt be  routinely  demonstrated to be
    free of/internal contamrejantSv such as contaminated solvents,  glassware, or
    other oeae/nts which may IteadVo method interferences.   A laboratory
    reagetit biank may be run for each batch of reagents  used to  determine if
    reagents arc^e contaminant-fr?e .

    6.2.6  The^T&e are^opncerns /fchalf during sample  transport and analysis, heat,
    ozone, N02,  ahd ultr>5^ioLet /UV) light may cause  sample degradation.
    These problems should oe adoressed as part of the user-prepared SOP
    manual.  Where possible, i/ncandescent or UV-shielded fluorescent lighting
    in the laboratory shoul^S/be used during analysis.
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                                                              /ith  a
                                                             ^plitless
                                                                constant column
6.3  APPARATUS AND MATERIALS

    6.3.1  Gas chromatograph:  An analytical system compl
    temperature-programmable gas chromatograph suitable
    injection equipped with a flow controller that main
    flow rate throughout temperature program operation
    accessories, including syringes, analytical columj
    carrier gas lines must be constructed from stai
    tubing.  Non-polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) th
    controllers with rubber components should not/be

    6.3.2  Mass spectrometer:  Capable of scanning /from 35 to 510 amu every  1
    second or less, utilizing 70 volts (nominal') edectron/^nfergy in the
    electron impact (El) ionization mode and/producing a/mass spectrum which
    meets all the instrument performance cri/teri:a when %Q ng of
    decafluorotriphenylphosphine (DFTPP) is(injebted through the. GC inlet.   To
    ensure sufficient precision of mass spectral da^^a/ ttie MS scan rate must
    allow acquisition of at least five scans whibs^a sample compound elutes
    from the GC.  The GC/MS system must be in a roonf'xith a"fcmpsphere
    demonstrated to be free of all potential contaminanbsswhichvwill interfere
    with the analysis.  The instrumen*—msist be vented outsitte the facility or
    to a trapping system which prevents there~b&e*e_pf contamirtants into  the
    instrument room.
    NOTE:  DFTPP criteria must be  met b\
    Any samples analyzed when DFTPP  crite
    reanalysis at no cost to the Agency.
                                             any/sample extracts are  analyzed.
                                                   lot been met will require
    6.3.3  GC/MS  interface:
    interface that  gives a^cep
    parameters of interes
    (Exhibit E),  may be .use
    interfaces constructed/of
    recommended.  Glass c/n be
    dichlorodimethyl^ilan
                              ny fa* chromatograpPK to mass spectrometer
                                 le calibratioTVNpoirvts for each of  the
                                    ev|es^_all acceVtaHle performance criteria
                                    hromatoi?aph to/mass spectrometer
                                                    ed materials  are
                                   tiyated BYvjsil/anizing with
    6.3.4  Data system:  Ttvcompute-tsystem must  be  interfaced to the mass
    spectrometer  that allows  ctje  con^nuous acquisition and storage on
    machine-reada>te~MSTiia^of allxmass  spectra obtained throughout the
    duration of/the chroma tog-caphicpr^gram.  The computer must have software
    that alloys se^rchingxs^he G'S/MS  dat&^file for ions  of a specific mass and
    plotting/suon ion abundancesN/ersus time or  scan number.   This type of
    plot is/defined as Selecteo. loii  Current Profile (SICP) .   Software must be
    avail able/that allows integnat'itig the  abundance in  any SICP between
                           numbejr limits.   Also, for the non-target compounds,
    softwabssmustN^e available /hay  allows comparing sample spectra against
                                   ecent release  of  the  NIST/EPA/MSDC mass
    spectral 1 ibraiiy shaH.be/usera as the  reference library.   The data system
    must be capable oSvflaggrng/all  data files that have been edited manually
    by laboratory personr
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    6.3.5  Magnetic tape storage device:  The magnetic  tape/stotage  device
    must be capable of recording data and suitable  for  lory;-term,  off-line
    storage.

    6.3.6  Chromatographic Column:  A 30 m x 0.25 mm  I/D. Ipr  th^ mm I.D.)
    bonded-phase silicone-coated fused silica capillary oolulBn (J&Wv^Scientific
    DB-5, Alltech Associates SE-54, or equivalent)  imast/toe  useoX^A
    thickness of 1.0 pm is recommended because  of ics^Jfarger capacrt
    thickness of 0.25 fj,m may also be used.  A megabor«  column  (0.53
    may also be used as long as all QC criteria are jnet.
6.4  REAGENTS

    6.4.1  Hydrogen and helium:
    percent).
Gas cylind
purity, (99.9999
    6.4.2  Combustion air:  Ultra high purity.

    6.4.3  Zero air:  May be obtained from a  cylinder o*^zero^§rade compressed
    air scrubbed with Drierite or sili^agel  and 5A molecular siJive or
    .activated charcoal, or by catalytic  cTearm^-Qf__ambient airx  All zero air
    must pass through a liquid argon\coi^—tr^£ for fina"i--€-l6ajiup.

6.5  STANDARDS

    6.5.1  The Contractor must provide all\standards to be used with this
    contract.  These standards may be used only efter they have been certified
    according to the procedupcr-~Iri>£jdiibit  E oVbyNthe manufacturer.  The
    Contractor must be able/to verify^that the \tanXards are certified.
    Manufacturer's certificate's""ofN^na\Lysis mustN^e detained by the Contractor
    and presented upon request.  Eaqh call&r^tion sjtandard solution shall
    contain all the appropriate  sur/ogatesand^saternal standards.   Neat
    standards with compou/fd purity/of/at lea^s^ 97/ percent must be used.

    6.5.2  Commercial"tyvsprep^ed'st/ck standards may be used at any
    concentration if they^-a^e certified  by the manufacturer or by an
    independent source, or tr^ceablexto  EPA-supplied standards.  Fresh stock
    standards musju-fee—pe«j>ared OTK^  ewisy  tweIve months, or sooner, if
    standards have degradedNar conceTi^ratea.   Stock standards should be
    checked for sigfis oT^degraas^tion or^xioncentration just prior to preparing
    secondary diJ^ution and w&rking standards  from them.  Table D/SV-1 outlines
    the concentrations of the wprlcing calibration standards.

    CAUTI0N: '"•Each time a vial cbntkining small volumes of solution is warmed
    to roomxtempeTsature and opened^  a small volume of solvent in the vial
    headspace^e^apora^s, significantly  affecting concentration.

    6.5.3  InstrumeivbNperfoWanoe  check  solution

            Prepare a solut^«t/ of  decafluorotriphenylphosphine (DFTPP),  such
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*
*
*
         that  a  2-/iL injection will contain 50 ng of DFTPP.
         also  be included in the calibration standards at tfctis

     6.5.4   Surrogate Compounds Spiking Solution
                                                            DFTPP  should
                                                           evel.
        Prepare separate solutions  to contain approximate 1^\H)00 Mg/roL  of
    each surrogate compound.  From  these solutions, .prepare  tnfexspiking
    solution to obtain the following amounts wham  1/mL  is spiked ra^o the
    cartridges.  Fill a 1-mL syringe with the sWybgate spiking\solutlvcolume
        Table
        surrogate  compound.
    6.5.6
                                           -di^h-lorobenzene-d4,
                                                     ,  chrysene-d12,
                                                   mg of each compound in
                                               accessary  to use  5  to  10
                                              on and  a few minutes of
                                               the constituents.  The
                                         standard at a  concentration of
                                 of this solution should be  added to each
                                  will result  in 40  ng  of each internal
                                   extract  injected  into .the GC/MS.  See
                                    andards used for each target and
        NOTE:  Each
                              le Spiking Solution

                                compounds used for  the  laboratory control
                               spiking mixtures containing the acid-
                               he base-neutral LCS  compounds at a
                                 ig/mL.  Spike a clean cartridge with  the
                              of each LCS compound.

                        (acid-neutral and base-neutral) may be spiked
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        separately onto the cartridge or may be mixed into /one/solution just
        prior to injection into the cartridge.            /
                                                        /  /
    6.5.7  PAHs Stock Standard Solutions
                                                                    eighing
        6.5.7.1  Place  0.1  gram of  native  PAHs  on a
        disk and weigh  on a balance.
        6.5.7.2  Quantitatively transfer each to 4 15-mL volumetric fla^k.
        Rinse the weighing disk with several small portions of methylene
        chloride.  Ensure all material has been/tramsferred.  Dilute to mark
        with methylene chloride.  The concentration of th^^ock standard
        solution of PAHs in the flask is 10

        6.5.7.3  Transfer the stock standaxxi solutions/infa Teflon-sealed
        screw-cap bottles.  Store at 4°C (+2xure  pesticide analyte,
                                                    these two pesticides,
                                                     d as that prepared for
                                                    pound in hexane and dilute
                                                  osulfans)  volumetric flask.
                                                  mL, except the Endosulfans,
                                                rger volumes of stock solution
    6.5.9   PCBs
                                     Standard  solutions  into Teflon-sealed
                                          (±2°C) and protect from  light.  Stock
                                              frequently for signs of
                                l.on,  especially just prior  to preparing working
                                   .s  may  be  prepared by  diluting  the  stock
                                   g  standards  are  then  prepared  from the
                                   .s .
                                 lutions
         6.5.9.1
         concentration
                 Prepare
                      caliS
 £k  solution of each of the  nine  PCB
;ion congeners  at a concentration of  1
in
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        hexane.  Place each solution  in a clean glass vial wTfch  a Teflon-lined
        screw cap.  Fill to the  top so no headspace  is evident/ Store  at  4°C
        if solutions are not to  be used right away.  SoluViong are  stable
        indefinitely if solvent  evaporation  is prevented.
        6.5.9.2  The 9 individual PCB congeners  listed/in
        used as the calibration compounds for PCB
        at each level of chlorination is used as th
        standard for all other isomers at that
        decachlorobiphenyl  (C110)  which  is  used i
        groups.  The basis  for selection of thes
        been reported and referenced in Section/7
        4.
                                                   rableXQ/SV-4 are
                                                               isomer
                                             cotfcentrattsri calibration
                                                chlorinatio~n^ except
                                                 C19 and C110
                                             ibration congeners hits
                                            itation 9) and Table D/SV-
                                                       .etbfer
6.5.9.3  Take aliquots of the stock /solutions of t
concentration calibration conge ners(and
proportions that will provide a prim.
the composition ratios illustrated in Tab^e D/S
solution in a clean glass vial with a Teflor
at 4°C.  Mark the meniscus on the vial wall to
during storage; solutions are-^£able indefinitely
evaporation is prevented.
     te nine PCB
       in the
on/standard solution of
       Place each
      c^rew cap and store
          olution volume
           ent
        6.5.9.4 Five calibration  solutions  are
        internal standards, surrogates\ anX tarj
        Table D/SV-1.  Because MS  respond
        level of chlorination, PCB congeneV cot
        solutions increase with level  of chtorir
        highest concentratiQR"sorution (CAL 5^
        that allow injections of  1 /u\aliquots
        column overloading. /""X
    6.5.10  Stock Standard/Solutions oi
                                   icr
                                          Ijuitejdcpntiiining the
                                         §t (compounds as specified  in
                                           decreases with increasing
                                          itrations in calibration
                                         jition.  Components of the
                                           ^present at a concentration
                                           aut MS saturation or GC
                                         tivolatiles
        6.5.10.1  Pla^e
        a tared alumirtt
                    gram/ofyeach native semivolatile  target  analyte  on
                            sk and weigh on a balance.
        6.5.10.2  Quantitative^  transfer  to  a  10-mL volumetric  flask.   Rinse
        the weigh^g—tfrsk^with  se^^eral^sjjiall  portions of  methylene chloride.
        Ensure >tnat all mate'sial  hav^sbeew transferred.   Dilute  to mark with
        me thy lrene/6nlorio^&-  Tfiie  concenb«ation  of  the stock standard solution
        of s/miyolatiles  in^he riask  is 10
        6./5.10'. 3  Transfer the  sto
                  bottles.  Stone
        stkadard 3<^lutions shouid
        degradation^c evaporatio
        calibration standards
                           ik standard solutions  into Teflon-sealed
                             4°C  (±2°C) and protect from  light.   Stock
                           'e checked frequently  for signs of
                            especially just prior  to preparing
        6.5.10.4  Seconc
                    standards may be prepared by diluting the stock
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        standard solutions.  Working standards are then pre^are^d from the
        secondary standard solutions .

    6.5.11  Working Calibration Standards

            Prepare calibration standards in hexane at a /mrtmum
        concentration levels as outlined in Table D/2V-V.  EactNc^l itration
        standard shall contain the appropriate targetCompounds , intrnal
        standards, and surrogate compounds as outlone-d in Tables
        Great care must be taken to maintain the /integrity of all standard
        solutions.  Store all standard solutions' at/4" C (±2°C)  in screw-cap
        amber bottles with Teflon liners.  Fresfti s/tandards/^hpuld be prepared
        every twelve months at a minimum.  Th/ continuing^ calibration standard
        (see Table D/SV-1, CAL 3) should be yprejtered weekly and stored at 4°C
        (±2°C).
    6 .5 .12  Storage of Standard Solutions

        6.5.12.1  Store the stock and secondary standar"&ssolu
        (±2°C) in Teflon-lined screw-cggamber bottles.  Sbscre
        standard solutions at 4°C (°C)irr^&£iQivlined scre
        bottles.
                                                                 is at 4°C
                                                                 e working
                                                                ap amber
                                                              sample extracts,
                                                   replaced every twelve
                                                   ty control check samples
        6.5.12.2  Protect all standard,
        and standards must be stored sep

        6.5.12. 3  Stock standard solutions
        months,  or sooner, if-^omTwicison withN
        indicates a probler

6.6  INSTRUMENT OPERATIN
    6.6.1  Gas chroma to gra'ph:  The/foMowingx^re >6he recommended gas
    chromatographic analy&^cal conditions, as oQtlined also  in Table D/SV-2,
    to optimize conditions fct^cjompyund separation and sensitivity.

        Carrier Gas:
        Linear Vel
        Inj ector^Temperatur
        Injector:
        Temperature Program":'
        Iniclal/Hold Time:
        Ramp Bate:
        F/nal^Temperature:
             /•tica^^Time:
        Injecbipn Voiyme*:
                                         / splitless.
                                  litial Temperature: 50°C
                                4JQ ± 0.1 min.
        NOTE:  A vobme
        shown in this do
                                /appyroximate ly  50 minutes
                                l-AL

                                 las been  found to work with  the  concentrations
                                 If a different volume is  used,  the  laboratory
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         must make appropriate adjustments to the calibratiorT^&cncentrations.
         Smaller volumes  may be used only with automated sys4:en

     6.6.2   Mass spectrometer:   The following are the rec
     spectrometer conditions for full range data acquisy

         Transfer Line  Temperature:  250-300°C
         Source Temperature:

         Electron Energy:
         lonization Mode:
         Mass  Range:
         Scan  Time:
 6.7  ANALYTICAL SEQUENCE
According to May
Specifications.
70 volts (nom/na)
El
35 to 500
At least
second pe
                                                          data acquisition
                                                           not to exceed 1
                                                          me period shall be as
                 Perforance  Evaluajtio
    The GC/MS analytical sequence for each
follows:
    6.7.1

    6.7.2

    6.7.3

    6.7.4

    6.7.5

    6.7.6

    6.7.7
6.8  INSTRUMENT PERF^RMAN€E  CHEC

    6.8.1  Summary
                 Instrument Performanj

                 Initial  or continui

                 Laboratory method bla:

                 Laboratory Control Sample

                 Field  Blank
               (if available)
                             to  e^abli^h^that  a given GC/MS  meet tuning and
                                abundance Criteria prior to  initiating any on-
                                 s  illusWated  in Figure D/SV-4.   This is
                      througfNtheNanalysis  of decafluorotriphenylphosphine
    6.8.
        6.8.27
        analyzed
        Also, whenev
                              rformance check solution of DFTPP must be
                         Id o/ice per 12-hour time period of operation.
                            atory takes corrective action which may change
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        or affect the mass spectral criteria  (e.g.,  ion  source/cleaning or
        repair, column replacement, etc.),  the  instrument/per/formance  check
        must be verified irrespective of  the  12-hour labj/ra^ory  requirement.
                                                       Lys;
                                                         Its
    6.8.2.2  The 12-hour time period for GC/MS an.
    injection of the DFTPP which the laboratory
    of a compliance tune.  The time period ends/afte'r 12 ho>«:s ha
    elapsed.  In order to meet instrument performance check
    samples, blanks, and standards must be in/ec^ed within 12 hou:
    DFTPP injection.

6.8.3  Procedure
                                                           at  the
                                                       documentation
6.8.3.1  Inject 50 ng of DFTPP into/the/GC/MS
conditions must be identical to th^se
that a different temperature programNu^y

6.8.3.2  The DFTPP may be analyzed separately or
calibration standard.
                                                        fstdm.   All  instrument
                                                         section 6.6 except
                                                             :>art of the
    6.8.4  Technical Acceptance Cri/eria

        6.8.4.1  Prior to the analysis  0$. any
        standards, the laboratory must\escablist
        the mass spectral ion abundance\riceria
        performance check solution  containing DI
                                          ;> lea^bl anils',  or  calibration
                                            at  tne"EC/MS  system meets
                                          &or the instrument
                                          PP.
        6.'8.4. 2  The GC/MS syg'teST'Taus t  be  che^ckedxfor instrument performance
        at the frequency described rh section &^8.A.   The GC/MS system must be
        tuned to meet the/ma«ufacburer' s  specif iWtibns ,  using a suitable
        calibrant.  The/mas/ calibration  afitk^resoiv'tion of the GC/MS system
        are verified by/ ch^e  analyses of—ttje installment performance check
        solution.

        6.8.4.3  The abundarfee^yrit?eria listed in Table D/SV-5 must be met for
        a 50 ng injectiorN^f DFTP^.  The  mass spectrum of DFTPP must be
        acquired by averagingxthreeXscans  (the peak apex scan and the scans
        inunediately—p-reseding and^folrbHing the apex) .   Background subtraction
        is required, ^nd mus^be  accomplished using a single scan prior to the
        eluti0n

              /All ion  abundance  MUST be  normalized to m/z 198, the nominal
              ifeak, even though \he\ion  abundances of m/z 442 may be up to 110
                that of m/z  198.

        6.8.4^^  The^x^riteriayaboye are based on adherence to the acquisition
        specifications  rdenti/fieia in  Table D/SV-5 and were developed for the
        specific target conTp'ouna  list  associated with this document.  The
        criteria are bas~«4  on/performance characteristics of instruments
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        currently utilized in routine support of Program activities.  These
        specifications, in conjunction with relative response factor criteria
        for target analytes are designed to control and moftit/r instrument
        performance associated with the requirements of finis/document.  As
        they are performance-based criteria for these soeciric analytical
        requirements, they may not be optimal for addi/ion^l target compounds.
6.8.5  Corrective Action

    6.8.5.1  If the DFTPP acceptance criteria,
    retuned.   It may be necessary to clean tl
    or take other actions to achieve the

    6.8.5.2  The DFTPP acceptance critery
    standards,  field samples,  or require
    standards,  field samples,  or requii
    criteria have not been met will requii
    cost to the Agency.

6.8.6  Documentation

        Reporting requirements
    Performance Check data resu
    Instrument Performance Check
6.9  INITIAL CALIBRATION

    6.9.1-  Summary

        6.9.1.1  Prior to
        after tuning crity
        each GC/MS syste,
        concentrations
        of GC/MS resp

        6.9.1.2  All
        in the initial ca
        continuing calibratio
    6.9.2  Fre
                                                      not met, the MS nttist be
                                                     >n source, or quadrupoWs,
                                                        criteria.
                                                             >
                                                              fore any
                                                            lyzed.  Any
                                                       alVzed when tuning
                                                         s at no additional
                                                                trument
                                                               -AASV, GC/MS
Januarv.1992
                                              and required blanks,  and
                                                  check) have been met,
                                          libraȣed at a minimum of five
                                               itivity and the linearity
                                                and the surrogates.

                               ''are quantified using the RRFs from CAL 3
                              'or the RRFs from the most recent valid
                                    within the same 12-hour period.
                                   be initially calibrated upon award  of  the
                                   ratory takes corrective action which may
                                     calibration criteria  (e.g., ion source
                                    eplacement, etc.), or  if  the continuing
                                    ria (see section 6.10.5)  have not  been
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    6.9.3  Procedure

        6.9.3.1  Set up  the  GC/MS  system under the conditzlon^ outlined in
        section 6.6.
        6.9.3.2  All working  standard solutions must Be afllo^edto
        ambient  temperature  (approximately 1 hour)  h€fo;re analyst
        6.9.3.3  Tune  the GC/MS  system to meet the' te
        criteria in section  6.8.4  for  DFTPP.
                                              bhnical  acceptance
        6.9.3.4  Prepare  five  calibration standard's contaihir^g the target
        compounds,  internal  standards,  and surrogate compounds at the
        concentrations outlined  in  Table D/SAf-l^and acc^rdjmg to the procedure
        in section  6.5.

        6.9.3.5  Calibrate the GC/MS  by injecting^l^O ^I^f each standard.  If
        a compound  saturates when the CAL 5 standaroHs injected, and the
        GC/MS system  is calibrated  to achieve a detectio^xsens^fcivity of no
        less than the CRQL for each oe«pQund, the laboratoryxmus/t document it
        in the SDG  Narrative,  and attach a qu2n"tt&a-tion report and
        chromatogram  (see Exhibit B)\  Tn~-t*tis^_instanceT~"ttre--4aboratory must
        calculate the results  based on. a Xour-poi^t initial Calibration for
        the specific  compound  that  saturates.  Secondary ion quantitation is
        only allowed  when there  are sampre interfe/rences with the primary
        quantitation  ion.  If  secondary ion. quanta tation is used, calculate a
        relative response factory using the a\ea xesponse from the most intense
        secondary ion which/tsrreex,of interferences, and document the reasons
        for the use of the/secondarv\on in the\SDG\ftfarrative.
                           spectrum of each
                           ecorded spejctra
6.9.3.6  Record
subtraction and/ spectrum
acceptability
libraries.  J(f atT^accepta'bl
component is nb-tacqui
performance.   If pterformar
extract data for the partic
compound(>}-~ancr-tiie_ natur
                 mpound.  Background
                .eeded.  Judge the
              Baring them to spectra in
  spectrum of a calibration standard
 ake necessary actions to correct GC/MS
e cannot be corrected, report sample
     compound(s), but document the affected
       problem.
        6.9.3/1  P6r  PCBs>sCompire the ^qVantitation ion to the confirmation
        ion. / A/proper  calibrations using the CAL 3 standard should document
        the/rap.0  in  the  ranges^ fo\nd in Table D/SV-7.

    6.9.4/ CaDs^lations

        NOTE: "^in  theXfollowin^ calculations,  the area response is that of the
        primary  qtiaotitatipn /on/unless  otherwise stated.

        6.9.4.1  Relativ>x^.esp/6/nse Factors (RRF) :   Table D/SV-8 outlines
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        characteristic ions for the surrogate  compounds  and internal
        standards.  Table D/SV-9 outlines primary  and secondary quantitation
        ions for the target compounds.   Calculate  RRFs f or/earfn analyte target
        compound and surrogate to  the appropriate  internal  s/andard using the
        following equation:
                                  RRF =
                                        A C
                                                                      .  D/SV-I
        where:   A^ =   area of  the primary  quantisation ion for  the compound
                        to be measured;
                 Ais =   area of  the primary  quapftit^tion ion for  the internal
                        standard;
                 C1S =   concentration or  amount 
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        6.9.4.4  Mean of the Relative Retention Times  (RRT/:  yCalculate  the
        mean of the relative retention times (RRT) for eac(n analyte target
        compound and surrogate over the initial calibration/range using  the
        following equation:                            /   \_
                                          RRT.
                                           n
                                                      D/SV-5
        where:
RRT
= mean relative retention
  or surrogate for  each  it
  and
= relative retention  tiipfe
  surrogate for each
for the target cotepounc
 calibration standard

     rg«t compound or
    at/on standard.
        6.9.4.5  Mean Area Response (Y) foaf Internal Standard:  Calculate  the
        area response (Y) mean for primary qb^ntita^on /ion each  internal
        standard compound over the initial calife^tion £ange using  the
        following equation:

                                       n  **             ^^     ^^
                                                                    Eq.  D/SV-6
        where:   Y
                        mean area res^pon&e;
                        area response
                        internal standai
        6.9.4.6  Percent Area Response Change
        each calibration leyeiToTx^ach of
        following equatior
        where:
                                     quandtation  ion  for  the
                                  calibration  level.

                                 .C) :  Calculate  the %ARC at
                                 ernal  standards using the
                                                                    Eq.  D/SV-7
                                     response  cnange;
                                      of  the internal  standard at a
                           jcentratt'ion level; and
                        mean^^rea response of  the  internal  standard in the
                        antire caj^ibratiojn range.

        6.9.4/7  M€arTofM±e Re^ention^Cafnies (RT)  Fo_r  Internal Standard:
        Calculate the mean o€ th\ retention  times  (RT) for  each internal
        sta/datfa over the inicialValibration  range  using the following
        ecjuat/on:

                                                                    Eq. D/SV-8
        where:  RT
                RT  =
            retention  time;  and
         stention  time  for  the  internal standard for each
       inrt4/&l calibration standard.
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         6.9.4.8   Internal Standard Retention Time Shift (RTS,
         RTS  between the_RT of each internal standard at
         level and the RT for that internal standard over
         calibration range using the following equation:

                                 RTS = ~RT~i - RTX

         where:   RT£   =   mean of the retention time
                         in the initial  calibration;
                 RTX   -   retention time  of  the intgrr
                         concentration level.
                                                         Calculate  the
                                                       Sncentration
                                                            Eq.  D/SV-9
                                                standard  at  a
     6.9.5   Technical  Acceptance  Criteria

         6.9.5.1   All  initial  calibration stahda/ds must/be/analyzed at the
         concentration levels  and frequency mescribed Ln tWis section on a
         GC/MS  system  meeting  the DFTPP installment pessrorjmance check criteria.
6.9.5.2  The performance criteria for  initii
must show:

        Baseline separation/of beta^l

        Baseline separation
                                                       calibration of the CAL
                                                      amma-BHCTN
        Signal/noise ratio of >5
        to illustrate MS sensitivi
                                               ^£  ^99 of PCB congener C110-PCB
                 Lack  of  degnatlatT&Ts^of  endrin\  eXamine an extracted ion
                 current  profile  (EICP^  for  m/z\7  rn the retention time window
                 between  4/4 'T^DEsfcd  dndgsulfan aulfate; confirm that the
                 abun   nofe ot m/z  67jarthelxtentrian time of endrin aldehyde
                 is  gi  jrcer/than  lO^ercyetU^of th^yabundance of m/z 67 produced
                 by  enjnriiyf and

        6.9.5.3  The ItR^s a£^e^h calibration concentration for each target
        compound and  surrogate thg£ has a required minimum response factor
        value must  be  greaterx^hanJM^equal to the compound's minimum
                            response  factor see Table D/SV-6.
        equal to the
         ,  the value
          When the valu<
   Ltion]
of RRl
GC/MS perl

6.9.5.5  The RR'
                                Lhe  initWl  calibration range for each target
                                    has  a required maximum %RSD must be less
                                    ed maximum value.   For all the other target
                                    D must  be less than or equal to 25
                                     %RSD exceeds  25  percent, analyze
                                    'opriate  CALs  to obtain an acceptable %RSD
                                    icentration range,  or take action to improve
                               ch of  the  target  compounds and surrogates at
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        each calibration level must be within ±0.06 relative retention  time
        units of the mean relative retention time for the /compound.
        6.9.5.6  The internal standard %ARC at each cal
        within ±40 percent of the mean area response
        calibration range for each internal standard..,

        6.9.5.7  The retention time shift for each
        at each  -alibration level must be within
        mean retention time (RT) over the initia  c
        internal standard.
                                                                level must be
                                                                  initial
                                                              range
        6.9.5.8  The compounds listed in Exhibit/C must ideej/f the minimum RRF
        and maximum %RSD criteria for the ii/iti^l calibration, with allowance
        made for up to four target ai.d surR^gateXompoundy.  However,  the  RRFs
        for those four compounds must be greats^r thaw 0.010, and the  %RSD  of
        those four compounds must be less than orxejqualN^i 40.0 percent for
        the initial calibration to be acceptable.

    6.9.6  Corrective Action
        6.9.6.1  If the technical a6cep^3n«e_£riteria
        are not met, inspect the system for proo]
        clean the ion source, change tree column,
        actions to achieve the acceptance
                                                              ial calibration
                                                              be necessary  to
                                                    take otner corrective
        6.9.6.2  All initial calibration tecHmic%l acceptance criteria MUST  be
        met before any sampLe"s"'or>>eauired blanksxare analyzed  in  a  12-hour
        time period for an/:Lni£ial calibration \naIVtical  sequence.   Any
        samples or requir/ed b(lanks\analyzed whenNinicial calibration criteria
        h'tve not been mar w/11 require reanaS^ysis »t ro add'  ional cost  co  the
        Agency.
    6.9.7  Documentation

            Reporting reqC
        calibration data
                 tabulated
                   ,™
                            cement^ are listed in Exhibit B.   Initial
                                      reported on Form V-AASV, Initial
                                          standard area and  retention  times
        shall
6 . 10  CONTIN#INeen/met,  the  initial  calibration  of each GC/MS
                                 checked by analyzing  a  continuing calibration
                            'ens/ire  that the instrument continues  to meet the
                               and  linearity requirements  of the  method, as
                              D/SV-4.   The  continuing  calibration standard
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                                                                 surrogates,
                                                                    calibration
                                                                    ipd after
    (CAL 3) shall contain the appropriate target corapou
    and internal standards.

6.10.2  Frequency

        The GC/MS system shall be calibrated with
    standard (CAL 3) at the beginning of every
    the injection of DFTPP, to check for the va
    calibration.

6.10.3  Procedure
        6.10.3.1   Set  up  the  GC/MS  system under the condifioys outlined in
        section 6.6  and as  specified by the manufacturer/  and. tune the GC/MS
        system to  meet the  technical acceptance/criteria iji section 6.8.4 for
        DFTPP.

        6.10.3.2   All  working standard solutionsNnust ba^allowed to warm to
        ambient temperature (approximately 1 hour)  oe^ore  analysis.

        6.10.3.3   Start the analysis/-af^the continuing calrkrati&n by
        injecting  1.0  ftL  of the  CAL/3 standa?lh~&«iiition which contains the
        appropriate  target  analytesV su^r«ga£ecompoun3sT~a«d/ internal
        standards  using the procedure\li9£ed the~7ini/tia_l calibration section.

    6.10.4  Calculations

                                          \v
        6.10.4.1   Relative  Response Factor (>RRF)s:   Calculate a relative
        response factor (RRpjT^Eor~"B^ch target\comfcpund and surrogate using the
        equation in  sectic

        6.10.4.2   Percent D/fferenc\ (ID)T'^Cg.lcuJ^aite the  percent difference
        between the  meam  relative  t/espons^.facfeb^y (RRF) from the most recent
        initial calib/ati/on and  ttte c^ntinurngc/libration RRF for each
        analyte targ/t coftmpund /ndy4urrogate using the following equation:
                                              x 100
                                                              Eq. D/SV-10
        where
    6.10.5
                            difference between relative response factors;
                          e relative response factor from  the most  recent
                            calibration; and
                             response factor from the continuing
                            ion standard.

                              riteria
        6.10.5.1  The\contfnuing  calibration standard must be analyzed for the
        compounds listeoMji  Exhibit  C  at  the frequency described in section
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        6.10.2 on a GC/MS system meeting  the DFTPP instrument
        check and the initial calibration technical accepzfanc
        6.10.5.2  The RRF for each target analyte and
        required minimum relative response factor valv
        or equal to the compound's minimum acceptably
        factor.
                      irro§
                       must
                       fat}
                                                           performance
                                                           criteria.

                                                         Ite that has a
                                                             greater than
                                                           response
                                                     ration,  the %D bet
                                          the
               impound ot the CAL 3 standard
                   . calibration must be
                  %D are/no^: met for any
                :tion nu.
                                                               taken  and
    6.10.5.3  For an acceptable continuing
    measured RRF for each target/surrogate
    and the mean value calculated during
    within ±25.0 percent.  If the criteria
    target or surrogate compound, remedial
    recalibration may be necessary.

6.10.6  Corrective Action
        6.10.6.1  If the continuing calibration  techalcal acceptance  criteria
        are not met, recalibrate the GC/MS  instrument  a&cordihjt to  section
        6.9.  It may be necessary toy-clean  the ion  source/^change the column
        or take other corrective ac/ionsto"~3c:h-ieve___the  acceptance  criteria.

        6.10.6.2  Continuing calibrabionXtechrucM  acceptance  criteria MUST be
        met before any samples or requ!Lrea\blanks are  analyzed in a 12-hour
        continuing calibration analytical sequencer.  Any samples or required
        blanks analyzed when continuing  calibration criteria have not been met
        will require reanalysis at no  additi^ma](cost  to the Agency.

        6.10.6.3  Remedial/actions, \hich include but  are not  limited to the
        following, must be talcen rf criteria are\nov met:

                                                  ating  conditions;
  fervent according to manufacturers

     ion (approximately 0.33 ra)  of the
                 nstruct:

                Break off a
                  rf^~
                 oTuran
                                (in  (performance of all initial calibration
                                     required);

                                   ter or lesser resolution:

                                   jcale;

                                     new continuing calibration; and

                           new7initial calibration curve.
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    6.10.7  Documentation

            Reporting requirements are listed  in  Exhibit B.  /Continuing
        calibration data results are reported  on  Form VI/AA9V,  Continuing
        Calibration Data Form.  Internal standard area /and  retention time
        shall be tabulated on Form VII-AASV.

6.11  BLANK ANALYSIS

    6.11.1  Summary

        6.11.1.1  To monitor for possible  labotfato/y and field  contamination,
        laboratory method blank (LMB) and  fieVd blanks  are^ttracted with each
        SDG and analyzed at least once in  a TL2-hour analytical  sequence.   All
        steps in the analytical procedure  are  p4rformed: on/the  LMB using  all
        reagents, standards, surrogate comRound^xequipmeynt,  apparatus,
        glassware, and solvents that would b^vujsedi^r  a/sample analysis.

        6.11.1.2  An LMB is an unused, certified  fi>t§r/ca^ridge assembly
        which is carried through the same  extraction pr&cedurexas a field
        sample.  The LMB extract musfi-^cfintain  the same  amount of. surrogate
        compounds and internal standards tnat~Tts--a4ded  to eacrr sample.  All
        field samples must- be extra\tearaRd^analyzedwirCh~-ait,associated LMB.
                                                       potential sample
                                                        process of a field
                                                      must  be  associated with
                                                 fhe  blank  cartridge is opened
                                                         through the same
                                                     ient air.
                                                     >
                                                   ards that  are added to each
                                                   samples  must be analyzed
    6.11.1.3  A field blank is
    contamination during the handli
    sample.   The cartridge used as a
    the actual sampling process; there
    with the other c
    handling process as thfise us

    6.11.1.4  The s^meyamount ojf
    sample is addend tc/each bl/nk..
    with associated planks.
                t
6.11.2  Frequency

    6.11.2.1  An LMB aloh^shalls^be prepared along with  each  batch of <20
    samples atKT^STrail^be carlsied through the entire  extraction,
    concentration-andatialysis^proce/lures.  The  laboratory method blank
    mustyoe affaTyze(F>afterNthe calibration standard(s) before any samples
    are/anaiyzed.   Whenever \n unusually concentrated  sample  is
    en
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                                                           5ry/reagent blank
                                                             is extracted, and
                                                                this
                                                                  produce an
                                                                -arget
        6.11.2.3  The laboratory may also analyze a labora
        which is the same as an LMB except that no cartri
        no surrogate compounds or internal standards are
        demonstrates that reagents do not contain impur
        ion current above the level of background nois
        compound quantitation ions.

    6.11.3  Procedure

        6.11.3.1  Spike the blank cartridges with
        compounds using the same spiking technique/4s the field samples (see
        Figure D/SV-5).  For the field blank, /he/three
        surrogates are spiked onto the cartridge/prior t
        along with the cartridges to be usedr for sampling
        the LMB, all eight surrogate compounds a«^ spiked
        just prior to extraction.
                                                      same amount of surr
                                                          field deployment,
                                                            bient air.  For
                                                           nto the cartridges
        6.11.3.2  Extract the blanks following the p^pce dulses in Section 4.

        6.11.3.3  Add the internal standards to the blank extracts at the same
        concentration as the field
        6.11.3.4  Analyze the blank
        procedures as the field sample^

    6.11.4 .Calculations

            The equations iu^s^c

    6.11.5  Technical

        6.11.5.1  All Manjfs must
        section 6.11.2/on/a GC/MS
        performance smecRxand in}
        technical
                                                                analysis
                                                  to the blanks.
                                                   e frequency described in
                                                  :he DFTPP instrument
                                                  or continuing calibration
        6.11.5.2  The percemsxreco'v
        must be wLtki«—the acceptance
                                       for each of the surrogates in the blank
                                         .dows listed in section 6.13.5.3.
        6.11.5.5  TKfexblaa
        concentration g
                                   resp>ose change (%ARC) for each of the
                                   blank must be within ±40 percent compared
                                  in the most recent CAL 3 analysis.

                                     for each of the internal standards must
                                   'ween the blank and the most recent CAL 3
                             ust: not contain any target analyte at a
                               than its CRQL and must not contain additional
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    compounds with elution characteristics and mass spe
    would interfere with identification and measuremen
    analyte at its CRQL.  The total level of analyt
    filter/cartridge must not exceed 10 ^g.  If the
    along with a batch of samples is contaminated,
    the entire batch of samples must be flagged

6.11.6  Corrective Action
                                                               il  features that
                                                                a  method
                                                                  blank
                                                             Lhat  was extracted
                                                                     values for
         6.11.6.1   If  a.  Contractor' s  blanks  do  no
         acceptance criteria,  the Contractor mus
         system  to  be  out  of  control.   It  is t
         ensure  that method interferences  caus
         reagents,  glassware,  and other sampl
         that  lead  to  discrete artifacts and
         chroma to grams be  eliminated.   If  contain
         source  of  the contamination  must  be
         corrective measures  MUST be  taken and  do
         analysis proceeds.
                                              itractorj
                                               cent
                                             irage
                                            levate
                                             itio
sider the analytical
      's responsibility to
            in solvents,
      pocessing hardware
       elines in gas
      a problem, the
     and appropriate
     before further sample
                                              nente
         6.11.6.2  All  samples proces»»d^wiJCh  a method blankx£haj^ is  out of
         control  (i.e.,  contaminated/ must be~TH»gR£d with  a

    6.11.7  Documentation

            .Reporting  requirements  are  l\steM fn  Exhibit B.   Blank results are
         reported  on  Form I-AASV  and assocratea samples are entered in Form II-
         AASV, except the surrogate  recoveries,  which are reported on
         Form  IX-AASV.   Intej?rtaT~?tandard area\and\retention  time shall be
         tabulated on Form/7II-.AASV.

6.12  LABORATORY  CONTROL SAMPLES
    6.12.1  Summary
            The LCS  isX^n  inbe^nal/laboratory  quality  control  sample designed
        to assess  (on an»QG-by-S$G basis)  the capability  of  the  Contractor to
                               mettibd  listed in this Exhibit..  Table D/SV-11
                                  kd thexcorresponding  QC recovery limits.
    perform the analytic
    lists the^-tCS "CtwiRounds
    6.12.2
    6.12.
                                   d  and  reported  once  per  12-hour  analytical
                                   with the  samples  in  the  SDG.
        6.12.3.1
        mixture(s) ,
                          F/&AD-2 cartridge spiked with the LCS spiking
                         according to section 6.5.6, to contain each LCS
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        compound at a concentration of 50 ^g.

        6.12.3.2  Spike the LCS cartridge with the surrogate7 compounds at the
        same concentration as the field samples.

        6.12.3.3  Extract the LCS extract following
        Section 4.
        6.12.3.4  Add the internal standards to
        concentration as the field sample extrac

        6.12.3.5  Analyze the LCS extract folj
        procedures as the field sample extra^
                                                         s of the LCS using


                                                                  Eq. D/SV-11


                                                        . 13 >^lso apply to the
    6.12.4  Calculations

        6.12.4.1  Calculate individual compound
        the following equation:

                                   Concentration,
                   LCS ^Recovery =  /-.
        6.12.4.2  Field sample calculsti
        LCS for the internal standards

    6.12.5  Technical Acceptance Criteria
        6.12.5.1  The LCS m
        tuning, initial or/con£inuin'
        acceptance criteria /ft the
        6.12.5.2  The tfer
        must be withi

        6 .12.5.3  The
        within the QC rec

        6.12.5.4
        valid
        than
                                                   MS system meeting the
                                                    nd blank technical
                                                     d in section 6.12.2.

                                                   the surrogates in the LCS
                                                 ted in section 6.13.5.3.
                               2coVery for each of the LCS compounds must be
                                  {its listed in Table D/SV-11.

                                           between the LCS and the most recent
                                           e internal standards must be less
                                   ne  shift  between the  LCS  and the  most recent
                                   ich of  the  internal standards must be within
         6.12.6.1   If^-fche  teVhni/Cal  acceptance criteria for the internal
         standards  are  no'fcxmet/ check calculations and instrument performance.
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        It may be necessary to recalibrate the instrument oc^^fcake other
        corrective action procedures to meet the technical/acceptance
        criteria.

        6.12.6.2  The laboratory may not submit data fr/m anxSDG until all the
        LCS technical acceptance criteria are met.  LCS contamination from
        laboratory sources or any LCS analyzed not meeting ail theX^echnical
        acceptance criteria will require analysis of ad/ditionalM^S ca^s^ridges
        at no additional cost to the Agency.
        6.12.6.3  LCS acceptance criteria MUST
        samples, performance evaluation (PE) s
        analyzed.  Any samples or required bl
        technical acceptance criteria have
        of additional LCS cartridges at no

    6.12.7  Documentation
            Reporting requirements are listed in
        Control Sample analysis data are reported on
        standard area and RT shall be—tabulated on Form
        surrogate recoveries are reportedi

6.13  SAMPLE ANALYSIS
                                                t before any field
                                                  or required blanks are
                                                         en the LCS
                                                         require analysis
                                                       to the Agency.
    6 . 13 . 1  Summary
The sample extract from Section^
                        standard
    quantitated by the

6.13.2  Frequency

    6.13.2.1  Befo/e
    GC/MS tuning
    technical a
                                                 analyzed by GC/MS and
                                                  d.
        6.13.2.2  If
        valid initial
        analyzed
                                                         Laboratory
                                                            .SV.  Internal
                                                              and
                 ther
                  calibr
                       'MS
        6.13.
        temperatu
        extracts mus
                                                   the  instrument must meet  the
                                                 ontinuing calibration
                       remaining in the 12-hour time period with a
                         ^continuing calibration, samples may be
                              meets the instrument performance
                                    system under  the  conditions  outlined  in
                              cts must be allowed to warm to ambient
                             y 1 hour) before analysis.  All sample
                              under the same instrumental conditions as
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        the calibration standards.

        6.13.3.3  Add the internal standard spiking  solu/ior/to  the  1.0 mL
        extract to contain 40 ng/juL.  For  sample diluti/ns,>^dd  an appropriate
        amount of the internal standard spiking solution  to  maiiatain the
        concentration of the internal standards at 4Q/ngALxin the^xiiluted
        extract.
        6.13.3.4  Inject 1.0
        data acquisition.
                                of sample extract/ im?o  the GC/MS,  and  siked injfo t/ne  tot^hLsairfple extract;
                                              recent continuing calibration or
                               of
                    vol
                               of
                                  ,
                                  extract  injected in microliters
                                       l  extract  in microliters (;iL) ;  and
                                             the  extract.   If there was no
                                             L.   If the  sample  was diluted,  the
                                eater  th^m  1 .
               ''Total PCB concentration in each sample extract is obtained by
                isomer group  concentrations.
                   l£ the volum^
                       become^
                                 of/ air sampled is known to the laboratory, the
                                           **I.VJ>t
                                          A,SVUV{RRF
                                                                   Eq. D/SV-13
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         where:   V0   -   volume of air sampled (m3),  STP.

         6.13.4.3  The  equation in section 6.13.6.1 is also/us^d for
         calculating the concentrations of the non-target/compounds.  Total
         area counts (or peak heights) from the total ioii chrsmatograms are to
         be  used for both the non-target compound to  be/mea^ureo^-^A)  and the
         internal standard (Ais).  Associate the nearest i^nterTsal st^qdard  free
         of  interferences with the non-target compour
         relative response factor (RRF) of one (1)  is~x&o be assumea.\The vaj.ue
         from this quantitation shall  be qualified,/
         (estimated, due to lack of a  compound-sp«
         "N" (presumptive evidence of  presence)Vindicating the quantitative
         and qualitative uncertainties associated yfith thisrnbn-target
         component.   An estimated concentration sjaould be/calculated for all
         tentatively identified compounds as /veil as  those identified as
         unknowns.   This estimated concentration must be calculated for all
         tentatively identified compounds as wfe^l as^tnosg identified as
         unknowns.
         6.13.4.4  Surrogate  Percent  Recovery (ZR):
         percent  recovery using the f<;
        where:   Q
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                                RTS =
                                          - RTV
Eq. D/SV-16
        where:   RTS
                RT,
                        retention time of the IS in the/sample: and
                        retention time of the IS in th/ mo^t rebejit CAL  3
                        analysis.
    6.13.5  Technical Acceptance Criteria

        6.13.5.1  All target compound concentrations'must not  exceed the upfter
        limit of the initial calibration range Andmo  compound ion (excluding
        the compound peaks in the solvent  fron^) pfay satu^at^  the detector.

        6.13.5.2  Internal standard response's arid  reteiyfiorf' times in all
        samples must be evaluated during oiCimnie&iateLy  after  data
        acquisition.  If the retention  time  fbr any^irite/nal standard changes
        by more than 20 seconds from the latest continuing  calibration
        standard or CAL 3 if samples are analyzed  irN^he sa^ae  12-hour sequence
        as the initial calibration, the chromatographic>svsterassnust be
        inspected for malfunctions, a*d^c_orrections made as^-^equared.  The
        SICP of the internal standairas  must~Be~-ffl»nitored and evaluated for
        each field and QC sample.  The  ^ritaxia^are descfrbdtL in detail in the
        instructions for FORM VI1-AAS\L ^ternaT^ta^Kiar_dA.re/a Summary.  If
        the SICP area for any internal  ^standard/hanges  by  more than a factor
        of ±40 percent, the mass spectrometrlc /sys/tem  must  be  inspected for
        malfunction and corrections made ais  appropriate.  If the analysis of -*
        subsequent sample or standard  indicates 4hat  the system is functionirc
        properly, then correeCions^may  not beNreqoired.
        6.13.5.3  The per,
        specified as fo

                Surro
                                          coveris
        Anthracene - d10
        Benz o (a) pyrene -
        Nitrobenzene-ds
        2 - Fluorob>ptrenyi-
        p - Terph^ny1-
        2,4,6Vrri)?fomop
        2 - Flidorophenol
        Phe/oiyd
                                                     ist be within the limits
                                                      Recovery Limits

                                                         25-150%
                                                         25-150%
                                                         25-150%
                                                         25-150%
                                                         25-150%
                                                         25-150%
                                                         10-150%
                                                         25-150%
                   When target cdmpojunds are below CRQLs but the spectrum  meets
                            crit/eria, report the concentration with a  "J."   For
                  if ^fcfee CRQL i/s 3/ng and concentration of 1 ng is calculated,
         report
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    6.13.6  Corrective Action

        6.13.6.1  If the sample technical acceptance crit
        surrogates and internal standards are not met,
        surrogate and internal standard solutions, and
        It may be necessary to recalibrate the  instr
        corrective action procedures to meet the sur
        standard technical acceptance criteria.
                                                      for the
                                                     calculations,
                                                          performance.
                                                          other
        6.13.6.2  If the Contractor needs to anal^ze^more  than  one  (1)
        dilution to have all the target compounds w/thin the  initial
        calibration range and to have all compound/ions not saturating  the
        detector (excluding the peaks in the solvent  fron/)/^contact  SMO.   SMO
        will contact the Region for instructions

        6.13.6.3  Sample analysis technica£saccepQmplished oy the analysis  of a standard  or
        sample that meets jttie SI£P criteria.   AXter\corrections are made,  the
        reanalysis of sample^analyze q^hile the^ys^em was malfunctioning  is
        required.
                              the/
6.13.6.6  If ifft
standards aref ins
problem with thefir
control of the lab^aratory
analysis with SICPs
the initlajr'ana'tvsj.s and
reanalysis/ the ?K^jireas for all  internal
      contract limits (±40 percent),  then  the
        on
        Exhibi
        correctiv
                                     sis  is  considered to have been within the
                                     Therefore,  submit only data from the
                                       contract limits.   This is considered
                                   .st  Stexjreported as  such on all data
                            of the sample  does  not  solve the problem,
                           tside the contract  limits  for both
                            CP data and  sample  data from both
                            en the initial analysis and the reanalysis
                           .sing the sample suffixes specified in
                          e SDG Narrative  all  inspection and
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     6.13.7   Documentation

             Reporting  requirements  are  listed in Exhibit
         results  are  reported on Form I-AASV,  Analysis  D
         recoveries are reported on  Form IX-AASV,  and
         compounds  (TICs) are reported on Form I-AASV-
         area and RT  shall be tabulated  on Form VII-

 6.14  PERFORMANCE EVALUATION (PE) SAMPLES

     6.14.1   Summary

         6.14.1.1 Performance evaluation (PE);
         in monitoring  laboratory performanc
         informed as  to which compounds  are
         concentrations.
                                                         Sample analysis
                                                        sheet.  Surrogate
                                                             identified
                                                           >rnal standard
                                                        ssist the Agency
                                                          will not be
                                                        PE samples or the
         6.14.1.2  The  PE  sample containing  knoten  concentrations  of analytes is
         analyzed by  the laboratory  to  demonstrate^t^iat  it^can obtain
         acceptable identifications  and measurements wi^h prb&edures used to
         analyze environmental  samples  containing  the  samexor sitailar analytes.
         Analyte and  their concentra4io7is"~are~ainknown  by theawfalyst.
6.14.2  Frequency

        .The Laboratory shall extrac
    the PE sample once per SDG, if a\

6.14.3  Procedure

    6.14.3.1  The 1
    cartridges from/th
    instructions concerning
    samples.
    6.14.4
    6.1
                                                    and  report  the  results of
                                                    ples  on  PUF/XAD-2
                                                      come with  special
                                                 ocedure  required for  the PE
        6.14.3.2  Ext^ct >nd  /onoentrate  the  PE sample using  the  procedure
        described in Sec^pn 4.  Add  the surrogate  and internal  standards
        solution to the PE s^mple^s^lution.  Analyze  the  PE  sample as
        described--J.n Dacjion 67S
        6.
        DFTPP
        technical a
                              quations necessary for calculations.

                              riteria

                          ._  (ust be analyzed on a GC/MS system meeting the
                          calibration, and continuing calibration
                           iteria at the required frequency.
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        6.14.5.2  The PE sample must be extracted and concentrated according
        to Section 4.                                   /

        6.14.5.3  The PE sample must be prepared and airialyked with a method
        blank that met the blank technical acceptance/criteria^,
                                                    /  /
        6.14.5.4  The percent recovery for each of
        within the acceptance windows listed in se

        6.14.5.5  The area response change between /the PE sample and the'supst
        recent continuing calibration check standard analysis for each of the
        internal standards must be within +4C/pe/cent.
        6.14.5.6  The retention time shift/between the
        recent CAL 3 analysis for each of^the r^tern^
        within ±20.0 seconds.
                                                       PE/sample  and the most
                                                       standards  must be
        6.14.5.7  In addition to complying with tne\PE single technical
        acceptance criteria, the laboratory will be responsible for correctly
        identifying and quantifying-Jjjecompounds includebKin Che PE sample.
        The Agency will notify the/

    6.14.6  Corrective Action

        6.14.6.1  If the PE sample
        internal standard and surrogates
        standard solutions and instrument
        recalibrate the instrument or take
        to meet the techn/cal acceptance criti

        6.14.6.2  Speci/Eic/lly.  thfe
        criteria associated with
                                                 unacceptable-^performance.
                                                  tance criteria for the
                                                  et, check calculations,
                                            5rffl(rmance.  It may be necessary to
                                                 corrective action procedures
                                               ria.
                                                  /t meet the following
                                    units listea in Exhibit C;

                    >\  >V  /
                Replicatfevprecisfrm within ±30 percent RSD: and

                 etUrt -^exyaracyb^ lessx^han or equal  to  30 percent  for
                                    sin P£ sample.

                                SJzechnical acceptance  criteria MUST  be met
                                  sorted  if the PE sample is provided with the
                                    must  demonstrate acceptable performance for
                                  id" quantification.   If  the Contractor  fails
                              /technical  acceptance criteria or achieves a
                 les-a  than 75^ percent, the Agency may take, but  is  not  limited
                   Lowirtg^actiions:  reduction of the number of  samples.
         suspension of^sample  shipment, a site visit,  a full data audit, and/or
         require the  labb^toj/y to analyze a remedial  PE  sample.  and/or  a
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         contract  sanction,  such as a Cure Notice.

     6.14.7   Documentation
                                                         /
                                                        /
             Reporting requirements are listed in Exhib/t BC  Performance
         evaluation (PE)  sample results are reported on Form 1-v^ASV.  Surrogate
         recoveries are reported on Form IX-AASV.

6.15  QUALITATIVE ANALYSIS

     6.15.1   Target Compounds

         6.15.1.1   The compounds listed in th
         Exhibit C,  shall be identified by a:
         interpretation of mass spectra by
         spectrum  to the  mass spectrum of
         Two  criteria must be satisfied to
                 Correspondence of
                 mass  spectra.
     sam
                           d List (TCL),
                           nt in the
                         e sample mass
                        ;e suspected compound.
                       ntifications:
                 Elution of the sample compound at^fche sameGC relative
                 retention time as the standard compound., anc
ound and standard compound
         6.15.1.2   PCBs  are  identified\and\ measured/with""~a-6pecial software
         (available from Hewlett-Packard\anckFimnigan),  using information found
         in Table  D/SV-7 and the criteria\preVentz4d in Table D/SV-4.  The
         intensity ratio of  the two major fi^ns m the molecular cluster for
         each homolog  is thex^nSjttts^identifications.criteria used.  A ±20 percent
         range  in  this ratto around\:he  theore\ica\ or expected value is
         considered accep/tablre\vThe labeled sur^pg^tes are examined for
         correct retenti/on /ime ana tneaB^snce oX/interference as shown by the
         ratio  of  seleorted/ion abundancjas^from^^the molecular ion cluster.

         6.15.1.3   TJie ictentificaltion and quantification extends from the
         calibration i>c^lizrng^the/relative  response factors (RRFs) for each
         PCB homolog groilpswith respect  to the chrysene-d12  internal  standard.
         The primary ion is  u«fid toX^alculate a response factor with respect to
         the primary—roR->of  the^internaJLstandard.   This response factor is
         used to quantify ea«h membegenerNconcentrajCions are corrected for the different
         in&trujjfental  sensibivitXes of each  Clx (homolog)  group.  This method
         of/quantitation does\iot\ however,  take into account the range of
         ?ens/tivities that  may\ ocaur within a single homolog series, e.g.,
                                  fCB isomers.   Therefore, use  the mean RRF
                    during initial/calibration or the RRF calculated in the
         contl
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NOTE:  For PCB analyses with automated data
fit algorithm will produce erroneous concentrati
                                                    interp,
'etation,  a  linear
 dfita.

    qualitative
        the
                                                     Lsomet groups.
                                                         ropriate
                                                               tb^two
        6.15.1.4  Examine results obtained on  the specj:
        report (for individual components identified
        quantitation report  (for pesticide analytes)/an<
        Individual spectra should be examined  and q,
        spectra acquired during calibration.   Rep
        significant figures.
        6.15.1.5  For establishing correspondence /6f the GC relative retention
        time, the same compound RRT must be w/thin ±0.06/^k^ units of  the  RRT
        of the standard compound.  For refer/encp, the standard must be  run on
        the same shift as the sample.  If ooeliition of /interfering compounds
        prohibits accurate assignment of tme saragle compound RRT from  the
        extracted ion current profile for tfrssorimasoy ipn. the RRT must be
        assigned by using the total ion chromatb^ram .
6.15.1.6  For comparison of standard and s amp texCompoMnd mass spectra,
mass spectra obtained on the-JJontr actor's GC/MS abe^required.  These
standard spectra may be usa4 foric
Contractor's GC/MS meets t
criteria.  These standard spectra may
used to obtain reference relativeNrete
                                                 cation purposes , only  if  the
                                                 tunTrrg—t*chnical acceptance
                                                 obtained  f/om  the  analysis
                                                 on  time??"
        6.15.1.7  The guidelines for  quail
        mass spectra are as follows:
                                      Lve/verification by comparison  of
                All ions  resent
                intensi
                s amp 1 e /s pe et rum.
                                standard mass spectra at a  relative
                                LO percent must be present in  the
                The tfela>6ive  intensifies  ofx^he/inajor  ions  must  agree  within
                ±20A>erc>nt between/the standard  and sample spectra.
                (Examp-ie:  tsar/an/Ion with  an  abundance  of  50  percent  in the
                standaro^apectra/the corresponding sample  ion abundance must
                be between jQs^and  7-Q^percent.)

                Ions_greateNEs.than  2^Deraent in the sample  spectrum but not
                  resent^in theSstandarbVspectrum  must  be considered and
                'accounted fox by\the  analyst making the  comparison.  The
                verification\roc^ss  should FAVOR FALSE  POSITIVE.   All
                compounds meeting \the identification criteria  must be  reported
                with  their s

                If ^txcompound/cannot  be verified  by all  of  the above criteria,
                             schriical  judgement of the  mass  spectral
                interpretation/specialist,  the identification  is correct, then
                the Conbtactoir  shall  report that  identification  and proceed
                with  quantification.
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    6.15.2  Non-target  Compounds
                                                   respon
6.15.2.1  All non-target compounds with a
percent of the nearest internal standard shall
identified via a forward search of the NIST
Only after visual comparison of sample spectr
library searches will the mass spectral inte
assign a tentative identification.  Compute,
must not use normalization routines if tho
misrepresent the library or unknown spec
other.
                                                                    than 10
                                                                        search
         6.15.2.2  The  following are  guideline!
                                           tentat
identification:
                Relative  intensities  of mai6r ions  in cfoepreference spectrum
                (ions  greater  than 25 percent of the  jnos$r abundant ion) should
                be present  in  the  sample spfectrum>

                The  relative intensities of the  ma^jor ion-a should agree within
                ±20  percent.   (Example:   For an  ion wtth anabundance of 50
                percent in  the standard spectra,  the  corr^Rsnonc^Lng sample ion
                abundance should be/betweSrr-3£Uand  70 percent
                Molecular  ions  present "in the
                present  in the  sample\spe\trumy
                                         Eerence spectrum should be
                 Ions present  in the  sample  spectrum but not in the reference
                 spectrum  should be revieweoL for/possible background
                 contaminatip*r"oT~5iresence of\coe1ivuting compounds.

                 Ions pre/ent/lntfae  Reference  sfcect)rum but not in the sample
                 spectrvun  should be]renfiewe^i^for  pq/sible subtraction from the
                 sample/sptfctrum because_^f  babkground contamination or
                 coelucing compounds./DataN^vstem library reduction programs
                 can /sometimes cr/eat/ these  discrepancies.

                 If, in £he techn^al judgement of the mass interpretation
                 spectral  sp^e^alistsno  valid  tentative identification can be
                           compound snbvld be reported as unknown.   The mass
                             :ialisbsshou^d  give  additional classification of
                                pound/^Wr possible (e.g.,  unknown phthalate,
                'unknown hydTsocarbon,  unknown acid type, unknown chlorinated
                 compound).  rf^ a ]pr°bable molecular weight can be
                                 \Lude  it.
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                                 SemivoLatile Organics Analysis of Ambient Air
6.16  QUANTITATIVE ANALYSIS

    6.16.1  Target Compound Quantitation
        6.16.1.1  Target components  identified shall be cmantiSied by the
        internal standard method.  The  internal  standard/usted, forxatAor

        6.16.1.4  Sample quantitation is performed by the data processing
        system  for all  desir€3loTts  of all targe\ compounds.   Target compounds
        are quantified  ac
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                         Semivolatile Organics Analysis of Ambient Air
                                                                      measured
                                                                       hould be
The nearest internal standard free of interferences/vshall be used.

6.16.2.2  The formula for calculating concentrations/is the same as in
section 6.13.4.1.  Total area counts (or peak height's) from the total
ion chromatograms are to be used for both the
and the standard.  A relative response factor/(RRF)
be assumed.  The value from this quantitatiori shr«
estimated (i.e., flagged "J").  This estimated/concent
calculated for all tentatively identified eompounds
identified as unknowns.                   /v^

6.16.2.3  An estimated concentration stfoul6 be calculated for all
tentatively identified compounds as well/as those/^fcdentified as
unknowns.  This estimated concentration/must be/reported for ten
highest tentatively identified compounds as we/1 a4 those identified
as unknowns.
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   BIBLIOGRAPHY
                                                           I
7.1  Glaser, J.A., D.L. Forest, G.D. McKee, S.A. Quave,/and/W.L. Budde,  "Trace
Analyses for Wastewaters", Environ. Sci. Techno!. 15.  V426,
7.2  Ballschmiter, K. and M. Zell, Fresenius Z. Anal/ Cbfem.
                                                                      1980.
7.3  "Carcinogens - Working with Carcinogens", Dep^r4ystrometricN^Det4
Biphenyls as Isomer Group/". Anal. Ctiem.  57.  2*
                                                  Alford-Stevens, W.L. Budde.
                                                 ^mination of Polychlorinated
                                                   V1985.
                                             ppic^Abundance  Ratios  in
                                                 ss  Specr.rometrv".  J..  Assoc ,
7.9  Rote. J.W. and W.J/. Morris, "Use of
Identification of PoLychLorinated^ip^enyis by
Off ic.  Anal.  Chem. 5/(lK 188,

7.10  Methods For OrgaTs^c Cnem/cal^Analysis of Municipal and Industrial
Wastewater. U.S. Environmfe*vtal Ps^tection Agency, Environmental Monitoring
Support Laboratory, Cincinnati^ OH>^PA-600/4-82-057, July. 1983.
7.11  Method
Soil/Sedime
Protection
Cincinnati
7.12  M
Env-ironmen
Washington.
                              on ot'TSestfcides and PCBs in Water and
                                phy/Mass Spectroraetry. U.S. Environmental
                                 Monitoring and Support Laboratory,
                               87\
                                   for Evaluating Solid Waste,  U.S.
                                   ffice  of Solid Waste and Emergency Response,
                      A6,  Third /dition.  November,  1990.
                                                                      Page D-57
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                                 TABLE D/SV-la             /^

                    CONCENTRATION OF CALIBRATION SOLUTIONS  /
                                                        /   /
                                          Concentration^ n<£/on column
Target Compound
                     Solution*  CAL 1
                  plutions A and B/may be  used as  separate calibration mixtures
                      or  to ipjeortion.
                               ng calibration.
CAL 3 is used
Acenaphthene
Acenaphthylene
Acetophenone
Aldicarb
Aldrin
Aniline
Anthracene
Bendiocarb-
Benzidine
Benz(a)anthracene
Benzo(a)Pyrene
Benzo(b)fluoranthene
Benzo(e)pyrene
Benzo(g,h,i)perylene
Benzo(k)fluoranthene
Benzyl alcohol
alpha-BHC
gamma-BHC (Lindane)
p-Biphenylaraine
Bis(n-butyl)phthalate
Butylbenzylphthalate
Captan
alpha-Chlordane
gamma -Chlordane
4-Chloro- 3-methylphenol,
4-Chloroaniline
Bis(2 -chloroethoxy)mi
Bis(2-chloroethyl)e
Chlorothalonil
Chlorpyrifos
Chrysene
Dacthal (DCPA)
4,4'-ODD
4,4'-DDE
4,4'-DDT
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                           TABLE D/SV-la  (continued)

                    CONCENTRATION OF CALIBRATION SOLUTIO/S
Target Compound
Solution*  CAL
Diazinon
Dibenz(a,h)anthracene
Dichlorvos (DDVP)
Dicofol
Dieldrin
Diethyl Phthalate
2,4-Dimethyl phenol
DimethyIphthalate
4.6-Dinitro-2-raethylphenol
2,4-Dinitrophenol
2,4-Dinitrotoluene
Endosulfan I
Endosulfan II
Endrin
Endrin Aldehyde
Endrin ketone
Bis(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate
Fluoranthene
Fluorene
Folpet
Heptachlor
Heptachlor Epoxide
Hexachlorobenzene
Hexachlorocyclopentadie^e
Hexachloroethane
Indeno(1,2,3 -c,d)pyr
Isophorone
Methoxychlor
2-Methylnaphthalene
2-Methyl phenol
4-Methyl phenol
Mirex-
Naphthalene
2-Naphthyl
2-Nitroani
t    Recoramen
     or mixed jus

ft   CAL 3 is used for>i
    id t> may be used as separate calibration mixtures
     Action.

    ling calibration.
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                           TABLE D/SV-la (continued)

                    CONCENTRATION OF CALIBRATION SOLUTIONS  /

                                           Concentration.  Rg/on column
Target Compound
Solution* CAL 1
CAL 5
3-Nitroaniline
Nitrobenzene
4-Nitrodiphenyl
2-Nitrophenol
4-Nitrophenol
Bis(n-octyl)phthalate
Oxychlordane
Parathion
Pentachlorobenzene
Pentachlorophenol
c is/trans -Permethrin
Phenanthrene
Phenol
o-PhenyIphenol
Propoxur
Pyrene
Resraethrin
Ronnel
2,A,5 -Trichlorophenol
2,4,6-Trichlorophenol

PCB Calibration Congeners***
                                   may be  used as separate calibration mixtures
                                   ion.

                                   calibration.

                                 quantitate PCBs using the special software.
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                                TABLE  D/SV-lb

   APPROXIMATE  CONCENTRATION OF INTERNAL STANDARDS AND
                           IN CALIBRATION SOLUTIONS
                                          Concentrat
                            :ATE COMPOUNDS
Compound Name

Internal Standards

1,4-Dichlorobenzene-c
Naphthalene-d8
Acenaphthene-d10
Phenanthrene - d10
Chrysene-d:2
Perylene-d12

Surrogate Compounds

Anthracene - d10
Benzo ( a ) py rene - d12
2,4,6-Tribromophenol
2-Fluorophenol
Phenol-ds
Nitrobenzene-d5
2 -Fluorobiphenyl
p-Terphenyl-du
                                    CAL I   CAL 2  /CA£ 3
                                     40
                                     40
                                     40
                                     40
                                     40
                                     40
                      Pre-sampling
                      Pre-sampling
                      Pre-sampling
                                        40
                                        40
                                        40
                                        40
                                        40
                                        40
                                       200
                                       200
                                       200
                                       200
                                       200
                                       200
                                       200
                                       200
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                                  TABLE D/SV-2

                           GC/MS OPERATING CONDITIONS
    Activity
    Gas  Chromatographv

    Column



    Carrier  Gas

    Injection Volume
    Injector Temperature

    Temperature  Program

    Initial  Column Temp.
    Initial  Hold Time
    Program
    Final  Temperature
    Final  Hold Time


    Mass Spectrometer
   Conditions
   Transfer  Line  Temper
   Source  Temperature:
   Electron  Energy:
   lonization Mode:
   Mass  Range:

   Scan  Time:
   J&W   Scientific,   DB-5   crosslinkX^' 5%
   phenylmethyl /ilicone (30 m x 0.32 mm, 1.0
      film l/nic)cness) o/^eauivalent

                         en  28-29  cm3/sec at

                       itless
   50'
   4rfe~liijL_min.
       [min
     0'
   15\nin\ oy uotil all compounds of interest
   have^
             toXXnufacturer' s Specifications.
                inal)

               iu.  full range  data acquisition
   (SCAN) mode
   At least 5 scans per peak,  not to exceed 1
   second per scan.
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                                 TABLE D/SV-3             /  /
              INTERNAL STANDARDS FOR SEMIVOLATILE GC/MS ANALYSIS
Naphthalene -
Acetophenone
p-Biphenylamine
Bis ( 2 - chloroethoxy) me thane
A-ChLoro-3-methylphenol
4-Chloroaniline
2, 4 -Dimethyl phenol
Dichlorvos (DDVP)
Isophorone
2 -Methylnaphthalene
Naphthalene
Nitrobenzene
Nitrobenzene -ds
2-Nitrophenol
Nitrophenols (mixed)
AcenaphChene-dio	

Acenaphthene
Acenaphthylene
Diethyl Phthalate
Dimethylphthalate
2,4-Dinitrophenol
2,4-Dinitrotoluene
2 -Fluorobiphenyl
Fluorene
Hexachlorocyclopentadj/tene,
2-Naphthylamine
2-Nitroaniline
3-Nitroaniline
o-Phenylphenol
Propoxur
2,4,5-Trichloronfreno
2 .4 , 6 - Tr ibromopneno.
2 .4 , 6 -
          . 4-Pichlorob4nzefre-d;.
         Aldicarb
         Aniline
         Benzyl
         Bis(2-
         2-FluoCro-
         Aldrin
         alpha-BHC
         gamma-BHC (Linda
                  yl)phtKalate
                 zylphthalate
                  ro- 2 - methylphenol
          Enddlteifan I
              rinthene
          Folpet
          Heptachlor
          Heptachlor Epoxide
          Hexachlorobenzene
          Oxychlordane
          4-Nitrodiphenyl
          Parathion
          Pentachlorobenzene
          Pentachlorophenol
          Phenanthrene
          Polybrominated biphenyls
          Ronne1
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                            TABLE D/SV-3 (continued)
               INTERNAL STANDARDS FOR SEMIVOLATILE GC/MS ANALYSIS
 Chrvsene-d1
 Benzidine
 Benzo(a)anthracene
 Bis(2 -ethylhexyl)phthalate
 alpha-Chlordane
 gamma-Chlordane
 Chrysene
 4,4'-DDD
 4,4'-DDE
 4,4'-DDT
 13C12-4,4' -DDT
 Dicofol
 Dieldrin
 Endosulfan II
 Endrin
 Endrin  Aldehyde
 Me thoxychlor
 cis/trans-Permethrin
 Pyrene
 Resmethrin
 p-Terphenyl-dn
 Monochlorbbiphenyls
 Dichlorobiphenyls
 Trichlorobiphenyls
 Tetrachlorobiphenyls
 Pentachlorobiphenyls
 Heptachlorobiphenyls
 Hexachlorobiphenyls
 Oc tachlorobiphenyls
 Nonachlorobiphenvls
 Decachlorobiphenyl
         Pervlene-d--

         Benzo(a)p)
         Benzo (a) i
         Benzo
         Benzc
         Ben2
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PCB Isomer Group
                TABLE D/SV-4

PCB CONGENERS USED AS CALIBRATION ST


             Congener Number3
Concentration Calibration  Standard

  Monochlorobiphenyl
  Dichlorobiphenyl
  Trichlorobiphenyl
  Tetrachlorobiphenyl
  Pentachlorobiphenyl
  Hexachlorobiphenyl
  Heptachlorobipehnyl
  Octachlorobiphenyl
  Nonachlorobiphenylb
  Decachlorobiphenyl
'' Numbered according to the system of Ballschmiter^Tn4-Z£j].(see secfioiT3r?T-Ciiation 2).
b Decachlorobiphenyl is used as the calibration congenerfor botiTnoiJ>a-aadjJecachkyx)biphenyl isomer groups.
                                             ,5
                                             ,4,6
                                            ' ,3,4.5'
                                           2'4,4',5,6'
                                         2,2'3,4',5,6,6'
                                         2,2'3.3',4,5',6,6'

                                                1,4,4',5,5',6,6'
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                                  TABLE D/SV-5
                    DFTPP KEY IONS &  ION ABUNDANCE  CRITERIA
                Mass

                 51

                 68
                 69
                 70

                127

                197
                198
                199

                275

                365

                441
                442
                443
   Ion Abundance Criteria
   30-80% of mass/L98/

   Less than 2%/ofxmass
   Present
   Less than £% 
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                                 TABLE D/SV-6
         RELATIVE RESPONSE FACTOR CRITERIA FOR INITIAL
                 CALIBRATION OF SEMIVOLATILE TARGET CO
                          CONTINUING
                       DUNZ5S
Semivolatile
Compounds
2-Methylnaphthalene
2-Methylphenol
2-Nitrophenol
2,4-D ime thyIpheno1
2,4-Dinitrotoluene
2,4,5-Trichlorophenol
2,4,6-Trichlorophenol
4-Chloro-3-methylphenol
4-MethyIpheno1
Acenaphthylene
Acenaphthene
Anthracene
Benz(a)anthracene
Benzo(a)pyrene
Benzo(b)fluoranthene
Benzo(g,h,i)perylene
Benzo(k)fluoranthene
bis(-2-Chloroethoxy)methane
bis(-2-Chloroethyl)ether
Chrysene
Dibenzo(a,h)anthracene
Fluoranthene
Fluorene
Hexachlorobenzene
Hexachloroethane
Indeno(l,2.3-cd)pyren
Isophorone
Naphthalene
Nitrobenzene
Pentachlorophefiol
Phenanthren<
Phenol-ds
Pyrene
Terphenylf-d
    Minimum
      RRF
 Januarv,  1992
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                                 TABLE D/SV-6             ^
         RELATIVE RESPONSE FACTOR CRITERIA FOR INITIAL ANDX CONTINUING
                 CALIBRATION OF SEMIVOLATILE TARGET COMPOUND^'
                                  (continued)           /
Semivolatile
Compounds

Naphthalene
Acenaphthylene
Acenaphthene
Fluorene
Phenanthrene
Anthracene
Fluoranthene
Pyrene
Benz(a)anthracene
Chrysene
Benzo(b)fluoranthene
Benzo(k)fluoranthene
Benzo(a)pyrene
Indeno(l,2,3-cd)pyrene
Dibenz(a,h)anthracene
Benzo(g,h,i)perylene
    Minimum
      RRF
    0.700
    1.300
    0.800
    0.900
    0.700
    0.70
    0.6
    0.60
       800
    0.700
    0.700
    0.700
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                                  TABLE D/SV-7
       QUANTITATION, CONFIRMATION, AND  INTERFERENCE CHECK/IOP
                  INTERNAL STANDARDS, AND SURROGATE COMPeKJNt
                                              FOR PCBs,
Analyte/
Internal Std

PCB Isomer Group

    Clz
    C13
    ci«
    C15
    ci6
    C17
    C18
    C19
    Clio
                  Quant.
                     Ion
188
222
256
292
326
360
394
430
464
498
            Confirm
               Ion
                              190
                              224
                              258
                              290
                              324
                              362
                              396
                              428
                              466
                              500
Expected
 Ratio3
Internal Standard  (IS)

  Chrysene-d12     240
* Ratio of quantitation ion to confirmation ion
January.  1992
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                                 TABLE D/SV-8

           CHARACTERISTIC IONS FOR SURROGATES AND INTERNAI/ S
                              •ARDS
Classification

 Surrogates

 Phenol-d5
 2-Fluorophenol
 2.4,6-Tribromophenol
 Nitrobenzene-d5
 2 -Fluorobipheny1
 p-Terphenyl-d14
 Anthracene-d10
 Benzo(a)pyrene-d12
  Internal  Standards

  1,4-Dichlorobenzene-d4
  Naphthalene-d8
  Acenaphthene - d10
  Phenanthrene-d10
  Chrysene - d.12
  Perylene-d12
   Primary Ion
Secondary
                                  115
                                   68
                             162,  160
                              94,  80
                             120,  236
                             260.  265
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                                 TABLE D/SV-9

                    QUANTITATION IONS FOR TARGET COMPOUNDS
TARGET COMPOUND
Acenaphthene
Acenaphthylene
Acetophenone
Aldicarb
Aldrin
Aniline
Anthracene
Bendiocarb
Benzidine
Benz(a)anthracene
Benzo(a)Pyrene
Benzo(b)fluoranthene
Benzo(e)pyrene
Benzo(g,h,i)perylene
Benzo(k)fluoranthene
Benzyl alcohol
alpha-BHC
gamma-BHC (Lindane)
p-Biphenylamine
Bis(n-butyl)phthalate
Butylbenzylphthalate
Captan
aIpha-Chlordane
gamma -Chlordane
4-Chloro-3-methylphen<
4-Chloroaniline
Bis (2 -chloroethoxy)ijfetha
Bis(2-chloroethyl)eth
Chlorothalonil
Chlorpyrifos
Chrysene
Dacthal (DCPA
4.4'-ODD
4.4'-DDE
4,4'-DDT
Diazinon
Dibenz(
Dichlorvos'
Dicofol
Dieldrin
Diethyl Phthalate
2,4-Dimethyl phenol
      PRIMARY
     119.  117
                                   77,
                                86,  89.  58
                                  263,  220
                                    66,  65
                                  179,  176
                          166,  223,  58,  51

                                  229,  226
                                  253,  125
                                  253,  125
                                  253,  125
                                  138,  277
                                  253,  125
                                   107,  79
                                  181,  109
                                  181,  109
                                  168,  170
                                   150,104
                                   9.1.  206
                                   77.  149
                                  375,  377
                                  375.  377
                                  144.  142
                                       129
                                   95.  123
                                    63.  95
                   264,  268,  109,  124.  133
                         97,  199,  125.  258
                                  226,  229
                          45.  44,  142,  221
                                  237,  165
                                  248.  176
                                  237,  165
                          179,  199,  93.  97
                                  139,  279
                         79,  185,  187,  202
                         141,  250,  75,  140
                                    82,  81
                                  177,  150
                                  121,  122
111,
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                           TABLE D/SV-9 (continued)

                    QUANTITATION IONS FOR TARGET COMPOl
TARGET COMPOUND

DimethyIphthalate
4,6-Dinitro-2-methylphenol
2,4-Dinitrophenol
2,4-Dinitrotoluene
Endosulfan I
Endosulfan II
Endrin
Endrin Aldehyde
Endrin Ketone
Bis(2 -e thylhexyl)phthalate
Fluoranthene
Fluorene
Folpet
Heptachlor
Heptachlor Epoxide
Hexachlorobenzene
Hexachlorocyclopentadiene
Hexachloroethane
Indeno(1,2,3-cd)pyrene
Isophorone
Methoxychlor
2-Methylnaphthalene
2-Methylphenol
4-Methylphenol
Mirex
Naphthalene
2-Naphthylamine
2-Nitroaniline
3-Nitroaniline
Nitrobenzene
4-Nitrodiphenyl
2-Nitrophenol
4-Nitrophenol
Bis(n-octyl)j
Oxychlordan^
Parathion
Pentachlo/rob$
Pentachl
cis/trans^germet
Phenanthrene
o-PhenyIphenol
Propoxur
      PRIMARY
      1/49
      115
      291
      250
      266
      183
      178
      170
      110
 57,  87,  117.  149.  121
109,  97,  155,  137.  139
              252.  248
              264,  268

              179,  176
    169,  168,  141,  115
       111,  41.  43,  81
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                           TABLE D/SV-9  (continued)        /  /

                    QUANTITATION IONS  FOR TARGET  COMPOUNDS
TARGET COMPOUND

Pyrene
Resmethrin
Ronnel
2 , 4 , 5-Trichlorophenol
2 .4 . 6-Trichlorophenol

PCB Calibration Congeners
  C12
  C13
  ci«
  Cls
  C16
  C17
  C18
  C19
  Clio
                                       PRIMARY
                                                        119,  93, 79, 57,
                                                                   198, 200
                                                                   198. 200
                                                                   189, 190
                                                              224, 223, 225
                                                              258. 260, 257
                                                                4, 296, 291
                                                                '8, 324, 330
                                                               58, 364, 361
                                                              398, 392, 400
                                                              426, 434, 431
                                                            ,  466, 468, 460)
                                                    500, 496,  502, 494, 504
   Congener Number
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m/z
KNOWN RELATIVE

   Relative
   Intensity
                                 TABLE D/SV-10              ~^^

                       ABUNDANCES OF IONS  IN PCB MOLECULAR IQ/ CLUSTERS
                                                        /    /
Monochlorobiphenyls
  188   100
  189   13.5
  190   33.4
  192    4.41

Dichlorobiphenyls
  222   100
  223   13.5
  224   66.0
  225    8.82
  226   11.2
  227    1.44

Trichlorobiphenyls
  256   100
257
258
259
260
261
262
263
13
98.
13
32
4
3.
0.
.5
.6
.2
.7
.31
.73
.47
Tetrachlorobiphenyls
290
291
292
293
294
295
296
297
298
76.2
10.3
100
13.4
49 .4
6.57
11.0
1.43
0.95-
m/z
Relative
Intensity
                     Hexachlorobipheny
                            Heptachlorobi
                                392     43
        Relative
       Intensity
                                 hlorobiphenyls
426
42\7
428
42/9
4/30
/31
/432
33.4
4.51
87.3
11.8
100
13.4
65.6
                                                  tonachlorobiphenyls
460
461
462
463
4)B4
/65
466
467
468
469
470
471
472
473
474
26.0
3.51
76.4
76.4
100
13.4
76.4
10.2
37.6
5.00
12.4
1.63
2.72
0.35
0.39
                                                        Decachlorobiphenyl
494
495
496
497
498
499
500
501
502
503
504
505
506
507
508
509
                                                                 20.8
                                                                 2.81
                                                                 68.0
                                                                 9.17
                                                                 100
                                                                 13.4
                                                               87.3
                                                                 11.7
                                                               50.0
                                                                 6.67
                                                                 19.7
                                                                 2.61
                                                                 5.40
                                                                 0.71
                                                                 1.02
                                                                0.13
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                                 TABLE D/SV-11

                      LABORATORY CONTROL SAMPLE COMPUNDS/

            Target Compound              ^Recovery PC Aimit
            Bendiocarb
            Benzo(b)fluoranthene
            Benzo(k)fluoranthene
            Benzyl  alcohol
            Butylbenzylphthalate
            Bis(2-chloroethoxy)methane
            Bis(2-chloroethyl)ether
            Decachlorobiphenyl
            Diazinon
            Dibenz(a,h)anthracene
            Dicofol
            Diethyl Phthalate
            2,4-Dimethyl phenol
            Endrin
            Endrin ketone
            Fluoranthene
            Fluorene
            Folpet
            Hexachlorocyclopentadiene
            Hexachloroethane
            Indeno(l.2.3-c,
            2-Methylnaphth^len.
            2-Methyl phepfol
            3-Nitroanilj
            Nitrobenze
            4-Nitrop
            Nonachl
            Pentachlo^aoheno
NOTE:  Per&snt Reb«cvery Limits are hot established at this time. The appropriate
values  shall  f>^ det&ryjiined f/om/multi-laboratory studies  conducted under  SAS
analyses.
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         Figure D/SV-1.  Sampling Head Configuration for Semivolatiles
    Protective
      Cap
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        Figure D/SV-2.  Configuration of the PUF/XAD-
65mm x 125mm
   GLASS
  CYLINDER
                    9 9 o e
                     o e o
smzmmm
                                                        50mm PUF
                                                          Plug
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                                                     r"10mmXAD-2
                                                       SorbentBed
                                                       25mm PUF
                                                         Plug
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     Figure D/SV-3.  Analytical Scheme for the Analysis
                                    Air Flow
                             ivolatiles

3 Pre -sampling
surrogates spiked
prior to field
deployment


^
                            Soxhlet Bxtr\ctionwit
                        10 percent dieXhyI\ether/h6xane
                                       A..Y. Z
                        K-D EjwfiQrator witnsMacro Column
               Nitrogen qilowdowiy
               cro-Snyder Column
                                                         Internal Standards
                                          GC/MS
                                         Analysis
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       Figure D/SV-4.   GC/MS Calibration and Analysis Schemati/ Diagram
                   GC/MS Tuning with DFTPP Instrument Performance Check
                  (at start of the analytical sequence/ every I^xh°
                    Initial Calibration
             (upon contract award;  after
               major equipment changes;
             failed continuing calibration)
             • RRFs   • Y_for ISs  • RRT
             • %RSD   • RT for ISs  • RRTs
             • %ARC   • RTS for ISs
                       Continuing Calibration
                       (every r^-hour period)
                              • Surroga
                                %ARC
                              • RTS i
                              • Target Anal
                                                    le Analysis
                                    for ISs
                              • LQS Compound Recoveries
                                               Samples
                                    • Surrogate Recoveries
                                   C for ISs     • RTS for ISs
Prformance Evaluation (PE) Samples
/   /(once per SDG, if available)
       Recoveries     • %ARC for ISs
                      • RTS for ISs
                          • Surrogate Recoveries
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                                   EXHIBIT E




                QUALITY ASSURANCE/QUALITY CONTROL REQUIREMEB
                               TABLE OF CONTENTS
SECTION 1   INTRODUCTION	/  /	E'1




SECTION 2   QUALITY ASSURANCE PLANS	/./...././	E-4




SECTION 3   STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURES  ./.  .X.  . • / •/	E-7




SECTION 4   CHAIN-OF-CUSTODY	^^XJ '  ' ^	E"14




SECTION 5   DOCUMENT CONTROL	^X..  —Xc	E-17




SECTION 6   ANALYTICAL STANDARDS REQJflREMEWCS^.. ....  >X/	E-21




SECTION 7   METHOD SPECIFIC QA/QC RE^IKSMESTS-----^, . .  /T7^7	E-26




SECTION 8   REGIONAL DATA REVIEW   .  .  . \  .V  ./.  /	E-31




SECTION 9   LABORATORY EVALUATION SAMPLES \.  ./	E-32




SECTION 10  GC/MS TAPE AUDI'S .  .  .X  .  .  .  . \  . \	E-34




SECTION 11  ON-SITE LABORATORY EVADJA'IIONS^.  .  \. /	E-35




SECTION 12  QUALITY ASSURANCE DATA/TRBllD~ATSALYSIs7	E-38




SECTION 13  DATA MANAGEMENTX ./../.	E-40




SECTION 14  REFERENCES
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                                 Semivolatile Organics Analysis of Ambient  Air
                                   SECTION 1

                                  INTRODUCTION
1.1  Quality assurance  (QA)  and quality control  (QC)  are 4Titegr-aJ  parts  of
EPA's Contract Laboratory  Program (CLP).   The  CLP  QA/prograiiKconsts^s of
management review and oversight at the  planning, implenrentatiortxand
completion stages of environmental data generationSscjzivities,
data provided are of the quality required.   The  CLPjQC  program  includeX.thoi
activities required as  part  of  data generation yo  e/isure  that the  data are^/faf
known and documented quality.
1.2  During  the planning  of  an  environmental
activities focus  on  defining data  quality
designing a  QC system  to  measure and docun
generated.   During the  implementation of ttw
activities ensure that  the QC system is  functiot
deficiencies uncovered  by the QC system  are  identil
environmental data are  generated,  QA activities  focus
of data obtained  to  determine its  sv^i£ab_ility  to support
remedial decisions.
                                                             program,  QA
                                                            iteria,  and
                                                          of data  that will  be
                                                          ion effort, QA
                                                          tively, and that  the
                                                            orrected.   After
                                                                ing the quality
                                                                'ment or
1.3  The purpose of this Exhibit  is X° <3^scril
and the processes by which the CLP meets
This contract requires a variety  of QA
requirements are the minimum QA/QC operation
analytical requirements associated with the\det<
method analytes.  These opej^fitfTotts. are desigHed
comparison by providing ttie EPA with\ comparab
These requirements do nol: re/feasevtha laborato
checks on method and in/trument peVformanc
                                                 :he_D^verall/QA/QC operations
                                                'QC/objectTlCves  defined above.
                                                it/es.   These contract
                                                 essary to  satisfy the
                                                rmination of the different
                                                    facilitate  laboratory
                                                      from all  Contractors.
                                                 from maintaining its own QC
1.4  Appropriate usey6f
conditions encountered
procedures and critei
contract have been valic
                         (ata genetatsf'd undexthe/great  range  of  analytical
                                   air analysesrequires  reliance on the QC
                                   *d into  the methods.   The methods in this
                                  bnples  typical  of  those received by the
laboratories participating'rs^the  oLP.   However,  the  validation of these
methods does not^guarantee  thatX^iey parform equally  well for all samples
collected undepractual  fiebi conditions./ Inaccuracies  can result from causes
such as s amp Ling vfirTtr^&ts,  equipment^maifunctions , and human error .
Therefore, Jme JqC components^f  each method is indispensable.
1.5  The Aa t
analytic/1 r
              acquired  from  QCprdcedures are used to estimate and evaluate
              ults  and  to  determine  the  necessity for or the effect of
                     The means/used  for  evaluating the analytical results
include quanbi^ative\and qualiftaGive indicators of quality such as precision,
accuracy, detection liitri^, a^d orher quantitative and qualitative indicators.
In addition, QC dataNgivean overview of the activities required in an
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integrated program to generate environmental data of known,
quality required to meet defined objectives.
                                 ind/documented
1.6  Necessary components of a complete QA/QC program isCclud^internal QC
criteria that demonstrate acceptable levels of performanca^as oejermined by
QA review.  External review of data and procedures is/acpomptishedTS^f the
monitoring activities of the National Program Offic
Sample Management Office, NEIC, and EMSL/LV.  Each
accomplishes a different purpose.  These reviews
sections of this Exhibit.  Performance evaluatioil s
QA reference for the program.  A laboratory on-sit
                              gional
                             rnal review
                           .escribed  in spec'il^.c
                           iples  provide an external
                          evaluation  system is also
part of the external QA monitoring.  A feedback Ipop provifde^ the results  of
the various review functions to the contract Aabpratorie/ through direct
communications with the Administrative Project pfficers/(Apt)s) and Technical
Project Officers (TPOs).

1.7  This Exhibit is not a guide to constructing^-QA project plans, QC  systems,
or a QA organization.  It is, however, an explanatio^v^of  the^QC and QA
requirements of the CLP.  It outlines some minimum standards ffcr QA/QC
programs.  It also includes specific/itemsthat are require^sin TSL QA Plan  and
by the QA/QC documentation detailed/in this~"cTm€*ac_t_.  Delivery of this
documentation provides the Agency with ^&eac].ete data~^acfc*gB which will
stand alone, and limits the need for\pncect witt&th/a^Qontra/tor or with an
analyst, at a later date, if some aspec\ oBythe/analysis  is questioned.
1.8  To ensure that the product delivered
requirements of the contract and  to  improve'
the Agency requires the fol]
    1.8.1  Development a
    of the key elements
    described in Secti

    1.8.2  Preparati
    Procedures (SOPs)

    1.8.3  Adherence to the
    specified in
                        ontractor meets the
                       laboratory data comparison,
                        tor.
    1.8.6  Partic^iRatio
    adherence  to
                           gram, and documentation
                      ,gh\6 written QA Plan, as
          Ice to written Standard Operating
            Section 5 of this Exhibit.

           1 methods and associated QC requirements
                                 tical Thjjfodards  and documentation of the
                                   he purity and  accuracy of solutions obtained
         llysis of laboratory performance evaluation
         ,ce to corrective action procedures.

n o/i-sfte laboratory evaluations, including
   ct/on procedures.
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    1.8.7  Submission of all raw data and pertinent documentation for Regional
    review.

    1.8.8  Submission, upon request, of GC/MS tapes and
    documentation for tape audits.

    1.8.9  Submission for Agency review of all origi^
    generated during sample analyses.
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                                                         )rogramxshall
                                   SECTION  2

                            QUALITY ASSURANCE  PLANS
2.1  The Contractor shall establish a QA program with/th?
providing sound analytical chemical measurements.
incorporate the QC procedures, any necessary correcfri^ action,
documentation required during data collection as weljfras the quality
assessment measures performed by management to eysurfi acceptable data
production.

2.2  As evidence of such a program, the Contractor shall/prepare a written
Quality Assurance Plan (QAP) which describes/th^; procedures/that are
implemented to achieve the following:
    2.2.1  Maintain data integrity, validity, anbxusability.
    2.2.2  Ensure that analytical measurement systems at
    acceptable state of stability an
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                    Reporting relationships.

                Personnel;

                    Staff resumes;

                    Education and experience  requirer
                    Contract; and

                    Training progress.

                Facilities and Equipment;

                    Instrumentation and backi.

                    Maintenance activities/and'

                Document Control;

                    Laboratory notebook policy;

                    Sample and data
                    documentation

                    Logbook maintenance and archfS
                                     and  storage  procedures;
                                   aration  procedures.
                    Case file organization^,
                    procedures; and
                           /*	^
                    Procedures  for
                    and dtstwtbution
                 ation, and review


                  roval, review, revision,
                Analyti
                                     procedures;

                                ifon  procedures ;
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                    Data review procedures;

                    Data reporting and authorization

                    Data management procedures.

                Quality Control Program; and

                    Solvent, reagent, and adsorbe^

                    Reference material analysis

                    Internal QC checks;  and

                    Corrective action and petei
                    procedures.

                Quality Assurance Program Assessmer

                    Data audits;

                    Systems audits ;S

                    Performance audits

                    Corrective action proVeduYes/ and

                -   QA
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Semivolatile Organics Analysis of Ambient Air
                                   SECTION  3

                          STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURES
 3.1  In order to obtain reliable results,  adherence t
 methodology is imperative.  In any operation that is
 basis,  reproducibility is best accomplished through
 Operating Procedures (SOPs).   As defined by the
 document that provides directions for the step-
 operation,  analysis, or action which is commonly''accepted as
 performing certain routine or repetitive tasks
 3.2  SOPs prepared by the Contractor must be
 comprehensive,  up-to-date,  and sufficiently/de
 results by qualified analysts.  All SOPs, a,
 reflect activities as they are currently perf'
 addition, all SOPs must:

     3.2.1  Be consistent with current EPA regulations,  gu
     contract's  requirements;
                              clear,
                            ;• duplication of
                        'the Agency,  must
                         laboratory.   In
                                  and the CLP
     3.2.2  Be consistent with instrx.
     manuals;
                jrer's specific instruction
     3.2.3  Be available to the EPA duringNan ISiyf-Sifte Laboratory Evaluation.   A
     complete set of SOPs shall be bound togVther/and available for inspection
     at  such evaluations.  Duri»g-Qn-Site evaluations,  laboratory personnel may
     be  asked to demonstrate/the application of\j:he\SOPs;
     3.2.4  Provide f or
     complete  to record

     3.2.5  Describe
     reported  by the
     inconsistent results

     3.2.6  Describe the  correct
     analytical  r/*sults

     3.2.7  Be/re
     facilit
  fice  of alP
       ^ that  is  sufficiently
isks" required  by  the  protocol;
    3.2.9
               ing the  validity  of data
   tplaining the  cause  of  missing or
      ires  and feedback  mechanism used when
           requirements;

    updated as necessary when  contract,
  ral  modifications  are  made;

   ference  in  usability  or  evidentiary
  work  stations as  appropriate;  and
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    3.2.10  Be subject to a document control procedure whic
    of outdated or inappropriate SOPs.

3.3  SOP SPECIFICATIONS AND FORMAT
                                                              recludes the use
    3.3.1  An SOP is defined as a written narrative
    of laboratory operating procedures including ex
    documentation.  The SOPs must accurately descri
    used in the laboratory, and copies of the wricte
    to ensure that analytical data produced unde/ t'
    for use in EPA enforcement case preparation/an
                                        cription
                                     ratoi
                                                     ipliss of la
                                                       :he actual
                                                      SOPs shall be
                                                     s contract are accep
                                                    litigation.  The
    Contractor's SOPs shall provide mechanisms/and! documerft^
    of the following specifications and shaly be/used by/EP^
    laboratory evidence audits.
                     accountabil
                        followi
                                                             ion to meet each
                                                             sa the basis for
    3.3.2  The format for SOPs may vary depehon tKe kind of activity
    for which they are prepared.  However, at a'mjjiimum^the following
    sections must be included.

        3.3.2.1  Title page.

        3.3.2.2  Scope and applicat'

        3.3.2.3  Definitions.

        3.3,2.4  Procedures.

        3.3.2.5  QC accepta

        3.3.2.6  Corrective
        secondary revie

        3.3.2.7  Docugfen

        3.3.2.8  Misc

        3.3.2.9  References^

3.4  REQUIRED

    3.4.1
'informa'

                     Sample forms.

    >fote6  and precautions.
                                                      ing procedures  for
                                                     ted.
    samp
    proce
    Contractor
        p and use adequate written SOPs to ensure
          Evidentiary SOPs shall include specific
        ocesses as they are performed by the
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        3.4.1.1  Sample receipt and logging

            3.4.1.1.1  The Contractor shall have written
            and logging in the samples.   The procedures
            documentation of the following information^

                    Presence or absence  of EPA chain-

                    Presence or absence  of airbill

                    Presence or absence  of EPA T
                    lists;

                    Presence or absence  of cv
                    sample containers and tt

                    Custody seal numbers,

                    Presence or absence  of sample

                •  . Sample tag ID numtiejrs;

                    Conditi-on of the

                •   Condition of the
                             for receiving
                             include,
                    Verification of agree
                    on receiving documents

                    Resolu/ion of pr
                 onagreement of information
                .mple containers;
                   pancies with SMO: and

                    to describe sample
        3.4.1.2
                                                 lave a designated sample
                                    [e for receipt of samples and have written
                                        duties and responsibilities.
                                          shall have written  SOPs  for
                                 sification of EPA  samples  throughout  the
                                    Dntractor assigns unique  laboratory
                                     SOPs shall  include  a  description of the
                                  /ign  the unique  laboratory  identifier and
                                    the EPA  sample number.
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                3.4.1.2.3  If the Contractor uses prefixes tor
                addition to sample identification numbers/ tt
                shall include their definitions.
                             suffixes in
                              written SOPs
3.4.1.3  Sample security

          .  The Contractor shall have writt
        the security of samples after log-i'
        security of the sample storage a
        shall specifically include descript:
        for EPA samples in the laborato/ry ,/and ste
        sample contamination.  The SO!
        authorized personnel who havi
                                                        Ps for maintenance of
                                                       d shall dem&Rstrat
                                                     Moratory areas .  :Ehe SC
                                                    fens of all storage art
                                                           s taken  to prevent
                                                              a list of
                                                             e storage areas.
                     incJ
               :ess to seci
        3.4.1.4  Internal chain-of-custody/of
                 >les And/data.
                    The Contractor shall have wisLtten S^Ps for the chain-of-
                custody consisting of sample identrf^-catibn,. chain-of-custody
                procedures, sample receiving procedurefevandsample tracking
                procedures.  For more^information concerning th^ chain-of-
                custody procedures fee Sec
                of this
        3.4.1.5  Internal tracking o

                The Contractor shall
            performed on any particular
            include the following:
                  OPs for tracking the work
                    tracking SOP shall
                                                    ion used to record sample
                                                      ransfers, sample
                                                 ation used  to record
                                                 ther QA/QC activities;  and
                                    document  formats  and  laboratory
                                    ed  in  the sample  receipt, sample  storage,
                                         sample  analyses.
                                         >
                                         information  control
    3.4.2
              ^ntractor  shall  develop  and  use  adequate  written  SOPs  to  ensure
              data  generated foy th/e CLP are of known,  documented, and
                         AnalVtic/1 SOPs  shall include specific  procedures for
    the followin^^procfe^ses /s  tfrey are performed by  the  Contractor:
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                         Semivolatile Organics Analysis of Ambient Air
         3.4.2.1  The  Contractor  shall have written SOPs  for
         contamination,  during sample preparation,  cleaning
         storage, and  analysis.

         3.4.2.2  The  Contractor  shall have SOPs  to ensu
         standards  used  in sample analysis  QA/QC.

     3.4.3  Quality Management SOPs
                                                       venting sample
                                                        assware,
                                                     £eability of
         3.4.3.1  The  Contractor  shall  have writte
         managerial  review of laboratory  operatic
         preparation,  laboratory  data review/lab,
         The procedures  shall include but not b,
         following information:
                                              data package
                                            jry self inspection system.
                                                    acumenting the
             3.4.3.1.1   Data  flow and chain

             3.4.3.1.2   Procedures for measuring

             3.4.3.1.3   Evaluation of parameters for
             errors.

             3.4.3.1.4   Procedures tf
             complete and  compliant w
        3.4.3.
        ass em'
                                                  'data review;

                                                  and accuracy.

                                                        systematic
                                                    liverables are
                                                      Mbit B.
    .3.4.3.1.5  Demonstration of
    (demonstrated by supervisory
    internal PE samples, etc.).

    3.4.3.1.6  Fre
    quarterly, sp
            3.4.3.1.7
            actions,
            resultin
                                                     inspection procedure
                                                   on personal notebooks,
                                                       audits  (e.g.,  random,
                                                       areas).
                             ot^problebsjdentification, corrective
                            of: analy^caV processing.  Sequence
                            £udit  (i.eTr QA feedback).
            3.4.3.1.8  daymen t!ati6n  of  audit  reports,  (internal  and
            external), response,  cbvjrective  action,  etc.
                        shail hav& written SOPs for organization and
                 jcumehps relabij^g to each EPA Case, including .
                        vreview.  Documents shall be filed on a Case-
                          lures must ensure that all documents
          logbook pages\ simple tracking records. chromatographic
        computer printouts,  raw data summaries,  correspondence,  and
anyiothels^written documents having reference to the Case are compiled
in cmteslocabi^m for supmis'sion to EPA.  The system must include a
documentNiumberiqe ana inventory procedure.  For more information
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                             Semivolatile  Organics Analysis of Ambient Air
        concerning document control and case file preparati
        of this Exhibit.

        3.4.3.3  The Contractor shall have written SOPs
        management and handling,  and reporting of data
        include but not be limited to documenting the/fo
            3.4.3.3.1
            errors.
                   Procedures  for controlling a
                                                            ee Section 5
                                                        iample analysis,
                                                                    shall
                                                               >rmation:
            3.4.3.3.2  Procedures for reviewing/changes to data and
            deliverables and ensuring traceabil
            3.4.3.3.3  Life cycle management/prc/cedures/for,
            and implementing changes to exiting
            hardware, software,  and documentation
                                                        testing,  modifying
                                                       systems including
                                                            new systems.
            3.4.3.3.4  Database security, backup
            including recovery from system failures.

            3.4.3.3.5  System maintenance"
  4lling
                                                 archival procedures
                                                 and
3.5
        3.4.3.3.6  Individual(s)
        maintenance,  data integrity^ arifc

        3.4.3.3.7  Specifications for

    3.4.3.4  The Contractor—sfe^ll have

 HANDLING OF CONFIDENTIAI
                                                  for.
Astern
                                                  raining procedures.

                                                   SOPs for laboratory safety.
    3.5.1  A Contractor/conducting ^orkj.mder^6iiis contract may receive  EPA-
    designated confidential information frol&^the .Agency.  Confidential
    information must/foe handled sepairately froBr-other documentation  developed
    under this contra^.  TbXacoompJiish this, the following procedures  for the
    handling of confidential into rinat ion have been established.

    3.5.2  All confid«iit;Lal docusentsshall be under the  supervision of a
    designated JXJcument CorTs^ol Ofr^er
3.5.3  A
confide
file s,
from
samp
informal
Log.  The inJxmnat?
only after it h
documents shall be
                                 fion received with  a  request  of
                                   d as  "confidential."   A separate locked
                                   re this  information and shall be segregated
                                     latioh.   Data generated from confidential
                                    idential.  Upon  receipt of confidential
                                .esfe documents into a Confidential Inventory
                               enrmade available  to  authorized personnel but
                                  out to that person by  the DCO.  The
                                to the locked file at  the conclusion of each
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    working day.   Confidential  information may  not  be   repr
    approval by  the  EPA  Contracting Officer.  The DCO will
    into  the document  control system.   In addition,  this
    be disposed  of except  upon  approval by the  EPA  Contr
    DCO shall  remove and retain the cover page  of any
    disposed of  for  one  year and shall  keep a record q,
    Confidential  Inventory Log.
                            iced except upon
                             ?r all copies
                            tmation may not
                              Officer.   The
                                  information
                                       in the
 3.6  SOPS DELIVERY REQUIREMENTS

        Within  forty-five  (45) days  of  contract
    SOPs .relevant to  this  contract shall  be  ser
    Also, during the  term  of  performance  of  tt
    have been amended or new  SOPs which have,
    TPO, EMSL/LV (quality  assurance  SOPs)  35
                ec^ipt,  a complete set tfl
                   the TPO,  SMO and EMSL/LV.
                            ies of SOPs which
                               be sent to  the
                          lary SOPs).
(all
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Exhibit E
       Semivolatile Organics Analysis of Ambient Air
                                   SECTION 4

                               CHAIN-OF-CUSTODY
    A sample is physical evidence collected from a
environment.  An essential part of hazardous waste i
that the evidence gathered be controlled.  To acco
sample identification, chain-of-custody, sample
procedures have been established.

4.1  SAMPLE IDENTIFICATION

    4.1.1  To ensure traceability of sample
    Contractor, the Contractor shall have
    identification of samples throughout the

    4.1.2  Each sample and sample preparation
    the EPA number or a unique laboratory identifier.
    identifier is used, it shall be cycass-referenced

4.2  CHAIN-OF-CUSTODY PROCEDURES
                                                     to
        Because of the 'nature of the data being dolYectesT, die custody of EPA
    samples must be traceable from the time \he/sainples are collected until
    they are introduced as evidence in legfcl proceedings.   The Contractor
    shall have procedures ensuring that EPA^saropde custody is maintained and
    documented.  A sample is^ofiHer^ustody if\the\following applies:

        4.2.1  It is in yy

        4.2.2  It is in/yowfr view after^heing lr«-^iour possession, or

        4.2.3  It wa§r in>Qur pos/ses£ion and you locked it up, or
                                                            sion of the
                                                             for maintaining
                                    be labeled with
                                      ue laboratory
                                       iumber.
        4.2.4  It is 'in if
        accessible to author
               _/-	
4.3  SAMPLE RECEIVING PROC
           secure area  (secure areas shall be
           pnnel only).
                                  signate a sample custodian responsible for
    4.3.3  The co>kditio
    be inspected upo
    representative.
          gnate a representative  to receive  samples
         'stodian is not available.
   yy
)f  tjie shipping containers and  sample bottles shall
    by  the sample custodian  or his/her
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     A.3.4   The  condition of  the  custody  seals  (intact/not  i
     inspected upon  receipt by  the  sample custodian or his

     4.3.5   The  sample custodian  or his/her representative
     presence or absence  of the following documents accoj
     shipment.

        4.3.5.1 Airbills or airbill stickers.

        4.3.5.2 Custody seals.

        4.3.5.3 EPA custody records.

        4.3.5.4 EPA traffic reports or SAS

        4.3.5.5 Sample  tags.
                              t)  shall be
                              epresentative.

                            11 check for the
                             .g the sample
    4.3.6  The sample custodian or his/her repre
    all  forms  (e.g., custody records, traffic
    airbills)  accompanying  the samples at the time of

    4.3.7  The Contractor shall con
    problems such as absent documen
    seals, and unsatisfactory sample
                         shall sign and date
                                lists,  and
                              :eipt.
                               cies and
                            n,  broken custody
                             sample bottle).
    4.3.8  The Contractor shall record
    problems on Telephone Contact Logs.

    4.3.9  The following in
    AADC-1 by the sample
    received and inspect

        4.3.9.1  Condi

        4.3.9.2  Pr
        shipping and
                  on of discrepancies and
                      on appropriate Form
                   entative as samples are
               on
er.

 of custody seals on
        4.3.9.3  Custody seaV^numbe^s^. when present.

        4.3.9.4/Conditionvo<. the staple Bottles.

        4.3 .>$. 5/ Presence oivabsXnce of airbills or airbill stickers.

        4/J.9/6  Airbill or airbill sticker numbers.

                                  te of EPA custody records.

                          or/absnce of EPA traffic reports or SAS packing
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        4.3.9.9  Presence or absence of sample tags.

        4.3.9.10  Sample tag identification numbers cros;
        EPA sample numbers.
        4.3.9.11  Verification of agreement or non-
        recorded on shipping documents and sample c

        4.3.9.12  Problems or discrepancies.

4.4  SAMPLE TRACKING PROCEDURES

    The Contractor shall maintain records
handling from receipt to final analysis.
documentation of the movement of samples ai$d
designated laboratory storage areas.
                            erenced to the
                           ases of sample
                           include
                         les into and out of
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                                   SECTION 5

                                DOCUMENT CONTROL
                                                        ks,  chain-o^Excustc
                                                       ocuments relatirlgsto
                                                     fcntrol  procedures havfc
                                                        are  assembled and
                                                              from the EPA
                  /rds
                                                  eon reque
    The goal of the laboratory document control prograrf  is  to^^sure that all
documents for a specified Sample Delivery Group  (SDGy/wi/l&c accounted for
when the project is completed.  Accountable documents  used  by
laboratories shall include but not be limited  to  loj
records, sample work sheets, bench sheets, and
sample or sample analyses.  The following documei
been established to assure that all laboratory
stored for delivery to the EPA or are availab]
prior to the delivery schedule.

5.1  PREPRINTED LABORATORY FORMS AND LOGBOQ

    5.1.1  All documents produced by the Contrac^fcQr whi4h are directly related
    to the preparation and analysis of EPA samples stmll Become the property
    of the EPA and shall be placed in the complete samp^te delivery group file
    (CSF).   All observations and resul£srecorded by  the la^prapbry but not on
    preprinted laboratory forms shall beentST*e-dL_into  permanerre laboratory
    logbooks.  When all data from a\SDGr^«^__compiled7^3tt--ociginal laboratory
    forms and copies of all SDG-relar^d i^gbooE~~57i£r/ifi_s  shal/ be included in
    the documentation package.

    5.1.2  The Contractor shall identify She activity  recorded on all
    laboratory documents which is directly B^lat^d to  the preparation and
    analysis of EPA samplesx

    5.1.3  Pre-printed latfora'fbry^forms shall  co\\taili  the name of the
    laboratory and be daced/(month/eay7year>xand  signed  by  the person
    responsible for peyiorjning the yactpti^v at^feh^ time  an  activity is
    performed.

    5.1.4  Logbook entries stvajy be/dated (month/day/year)  and signed by the
    person responsible fOTv^erformang the activity at  the time an activity is
    performed.

    5.1.5  Logb/fo'k entries'^Stiall beNLn ch^nological  order.  Entries in
    logbooks,/with^Ehe^S>«fiT)tibo of ins^wument run logs  and extraction logs,
    shall injjflud* only one S^G per page.

    5.1.6 /Pages in both bound ^nd \unbound logbooks shall be sequentially
    numbeed.

    5.1,7  InstrumeiJtsrun logs/shall be maintained so  as to enable a
    reconstructio
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                                 Semivolatile Organics Analysis of Ambient Air
    laboratory may exercise the option of using only
    identification numbers in the logs for sample ID
    agency or commercial client names to preserve the c
    commercial clients.
                                                     labor.
                                                     rat
   or EPA sample
lan government
         of
    5.1.8  Corrections to supporting documents and r
    drawing a single line through the error and ent,
    information.  Corrections and additions to
    data shall be dated and initialed.  No informatin shall be
    rendered unreadable.  All notations shall be/re/orded in ink.
    portions of documents shall be crossed out
                                                                      lade by
5.2  CONSISTENCY OF DOCUMENTATION

    5.2.1  The Contractor shall assign a
    for the organization and assembly of the

    5.2.2  All copies of laboratory documents shall

    5.2.3; Original documents which
    one SDG shall be filled in the
    shall be placed in the other CS
    following information on the copy
    ORIGINAL IS FILED IN CSF 	
    The Contractor shall
                                                   on/rol/officer responsible
                                                             ^e and legible.

                                                                 to more than
                                                         number.   The copy(s)
                                                              11 record the
                                                     to the copy(ies).
    5.2/4  Before rele
    shall assemble an<
    records, lab ben
    relevant data t
    sample delivery

5.3  DOCUMENT NUMBERING AND
                                                    document control officer
                                                   on sample tags, custody
                                                 ument logs, and other
                                    fa pertaining to each particular sample or
                                        throughout the CSF.
    5.3.1  In
    analysis
    serialized
    5.3.2  "fc^l do
    logbook pa
    records, re-
    attempted analysi
    be  inventoried.
                                         :countability of the completed
                            LtemNin a CSfshall be inventoried and assigned a
                         described in Exhibit B.

                                     number (For example:   75-2-0240).

                                  bo each sample delivery group, including
                              ts, Xnass spectra, chromatograms, screening
                             tecords, re-analysis records, records of failed or
                        .custody records, library research results, etc., shall
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     5.3.3  The Document Control Officer (DCO) shall be
     ensuring that all documents generated are placed
     and are delivered to the EPA.   The DCO shall place
     plastic bags in the file.   Figure E-l is an exampl
     inventory.
                                                    res
                                                            .ble
                                                  in
                                                             for
                                          for
                                           inventory
                                         tags in
                                    document
                                   Figure E-l        ^

                                                /   /
 Document Control  #*
                                Example
                               DOCUMENT INVENTORY
                           Document  Type
      232-2-
      232-2-
      232-2-
      232-2-
      232-2-
      232-2-
      232-2-
      232-2-
      etc.
       0001
       0002
       0003
       0004
       0005
       0006
       0007
       0008
Case File Document Invento
Chain-of-Custody Records
Shipping Ma:
Sample Ta
SMO Organi'
Analysis
Analysts' Orga^ic\ Notet>o
GC/MS
etc.
            50
            10
            41
            14
gbook Pages 12
            etc.
 •«This  number  is  to  be  rec
 5.4   STORAGE  OF EPA  F

         The Contractorxshal
     location.
5.5   SHIPPING DA1
                            ntafin EPA  laboratory  documents  in  a  secure
                                 document/shipment of deliverables packages to
                                   ts  require custody seals on the containers
                                    opened without damaging or breaking the
                                    ument  what was sent,  to whom,  the date, and
5.5.2  ThexCont
EPA Region
                       tor  shaM  ptfrge  the  CSF deliverable to the appropriate
                           te   the  report submission.
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5.5.3  A copy of the transmittal letter for the CSF wil]
NEIC and the SMO.

5.5.4  The Document Control form is used •"> document/
inspection of shipping containers and san   .:s.  The
submit one (1) original FORM AADC-1 for e^eh  ship]:

5.5.5  The Contractor shall sign and date the
examine the shipping containers, record the
seals and their conditions.

5.5.6  The Contractor shall note any probl€
the instructions explained in Exhibit B,

5.5.7  The Contractor shall submit a cop
each SDG package.
                                                                sent to the
                                                             receipt and
                                                              ctor shall
                                                       the^samples and follow
                                                             eet.
                                                            Control Form with
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Exhibit E
            Semivolatile Organics Analysis  of Ambient  Air
                                   SECTION 6

                       ANALYTICAL STANDARDS REQUIREMENTS
    The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency will not/su
reference standards either for direct analytical me
purpose of traceability.  All contract laboratories/wi,
prepare from neat materials, from cylinders of co:
NIST Standard Reference Materials.or NIST/EPA appfi:
material, or purchase from private chemical supply
necessary to successfully and accurately perfo,
protocol.
                                     be
                                      gases
                                                   1
                                                  sed
                                                'ed certified
                                                ouses those standard
                                               e analyses required in this
6.1  PREPARATION OF CHEMICAL STANDARDS FROM7 THE NEAT
                                      PURITY BULK MATERIAL
    6.1.1  A laboratory may prepare their "fefeemicals^s'fcandards  from neat
    materials.  Commercial sources for neat cHtemical standards pertaining  to
    analytes listed on the TCL are given in Appendix C oS^the "Quality
    Assurance Materials Bank: Analytical Reference St^ndardsv!! Seventh
    Edition, January 1988.  Laboratories should obtain th^higfiest purity
    possible when purchasing neat ofnemicSt—standards; standa^is  purchased  at
    less than 98% purity -must be 6x^cuiH^a£e_d as to~why—a~higher purity could
    not be obtained.
    6.1.2  Neat chemical standards must
    used in the preparation of standard
    chemicals is essential in order to saf
                             ifrigerated when not being
                        rioBts.   Proper storage of neat
                             them from decomposition.
    6.1.3  The purity of
    chemical supply hous
    the concentration
    laboratory's resp$
    that the purity
    confirmation,
    calorimetry,
    performance liquid
                       compounoXcan sometimes\be misrepresented by  a
                              ^knowledge of^ouryty  is needed  to calculate
                                 hsolubi^n stajjaard, it  is  the contract
                      >ility to have_^analytica.l documentation ascertaining
                        compdund/is correctly stated.   Purity
                     jcformeji, should use either differential scanning
                                with flame ionization detection, high
                                   infrared spectrometry,  or other
     jpmatog
appropriate techniques.
rec ommended .^^Hw—sojrrectiJ
materials /in the preparation 61
               —N«
                 impure^
                                    ^two  or more  independent methods is
                                         for  impurity when weighing neat
                                         lion standards  is:
                                        ft. of pure compound
                                         , percent purity*
                                                100
                                                  Eq. E-l
    volume
                so
 pure  compbunfl"  is that required to prepare a specific
;ion stanaarjd of a specified concentration.
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    6.1.4  Mis-identification of compounds occasionally occurs/and it is
    possible that a mislabeled compound may be received from/a chemical supply
    house.  It is the contract laboratory's responsibility eo have analytical
    documentation confirming that all compounds used in/thek^reparation of
    solution standards are correctly identified.  Identification confirmation,
    when performed, should use GC/MS analysis on at ^eas/cfcHp
    analytical columns, or other appropriate techniques
    6.1.5  Calculate the weight of material to b«
    volume taking into account the purity of th<
    concentration.  A second person must verify
    calculations.   Check balances for accuracy
    All weighing should be performed on an
    0.1 mg and verified by a second person./
    solute should be compatible with the
    be used; the solute should be soluble,
    solvent.  In the case of a multicomponent
    not react with each other.
                       ghed out for a
                       ound and the desiret
                      accuracy of the
                               standard weights.
                              e to the nearest
                                to dissolve the
                             the standard is to
                           mreactive with the
                   ;ution^ the components must
    6.1.6  Log notebooks are to be kejjt: for all weighing^md dilutions.  All
    subsequent dilutions from the p/rima:ry~~"S"fcan4aj:d and the calculations  for
    determining their concentrations a^a-«tc^be recor
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        results for the high standard and low standard are consistent with  the
        difference in theoretical concentrations.  This is/dope by the
        Student's t-test in part 6.3.1.3 which follows.
        the supplier must then demonstrate that the cone
                             lis is achieved,
                          Nation of the
        target standard lies midway between the concentrations of the  low  and
        high standards.  This is done by the Student's7 t-
        is certified to be within 10 percent of the garget
                               The standard
                          ipncerttration.
        6.2.1.3  If the procedure above is used, mesupplier mus
        that the following have been achieved.
            Two solutions of identical concentration must be prepared
            independently from neat materials/  Mi aliquo/f^f the first
            solution must be diluted to the ^nterided concentration  (the
            "target standard").  One aliquo,
            and diluted to a concentration/ten^percentf gr/eater than the  target
            standard.  This is called the ^high s tSQdaror.  One further
            aliquot is taken from the second s&iution amd diluted to a
            concentration 10 percent less that the^t^argetXs^tandard.  This  is
            called the "low standard";
                      ;	the second solution
            Six replicate analyses
            must be performed in t.
            high standard, low stan*
            The mean and variance of th
            calculated.
                        Me.
              Variance/^
            The value
            analyses of
            standards are
            vari
            V
              iard (a totar>s/f 18 analyses)
        2wing sequerTC-e--—l^w__ standard, target,
                              standard; and

            r^su/ts for each solution must be
                                                                      Eq.  E-2
                                     Eq. E-3
      represent the results of the  six
       The means of the low, target, and high
      ,  M2,  and  M3, respectively.  The
         and high standards are designated
         Additionally, a pooled variance,
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                                                                       Eq. E-4
            If the square  root of  Vp  is  less  than o/ie  percent'
            M22/10,000 is to be used as the value
            calculations.
            The test statistic must  be  calculated
            If the test statistic exceeds  2.13  thet
            demonstrate a  twenty percent difference  be"i
            standards.  In such a cas^^ the  standards  are""

            The test statistic mus
TARGET STANDARD = M.± (2 . 13 ) ( —£ )
                            6
                   NTERNAL FOR/HI Oft STANDARD =
                                                                       Eq.  E-5
                               lier has failed  to
                                 .e high and low
                                   ceptable.
                                                                       Eq.  E-6
            If the test  s
            demonstrate
            between the,
            are not a

            The 95
            standard"
       :eeds 2.l!k  tlte supplier has failed to
    garget standard co/ioentration is midway
       Lstand>*rds _  \y\ such a cr.se. the standards
                   for the mean result of each
                                                                       Eq. E-7
                                                                       Eq. E-8
                                         Eq. E-9
            These rht^rvatV must  not  overlap.   If overlap is observed, then
            the supplietxhas /tailed  to demonstrate the ability to discriminate
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            the 10 percent difference in concentrations.  In,such a case, the
            standards are not acceptable.  In any event, tjie^aboratory is
            responsible for the quality of the standards /employed for analyses
            under this contract.                        /  /
6.3  REQUESTING STANDARDS FROM THE EPA STANDARDS REPOSITORY
        Solutions of analytical reference material
    U.S. EPA Chemical Standards Repository, depen
    Contractor can place an order for standards
    these standards are not available from comme'rcj
    solution or as a neat material.           /
                                               ' cart be ordered Ts^>m
                                                  on availability.
                                                 after demonstrs
                                                I vendors either in"
6.4  DOCUMENTATION OF THE VERIFICATION AND PREPARATION
                                               itory t/
                                            .stano
                                           thexrequirements
    It is the responsibility of each Yabo
documentation to show that the chemica
performance of CLP analysis conform to
Weighing logbooks, calculations, chromatogram
produced by the laboratory or purchased from che
be maintained by the laboratory and may be subject
                                                       m.
                                                    mas:
                                                 standards
on-site inspection visits.  Do
required to be sent to EPA fo
those cases where the documenta"
results of data packages sent toNjPAV such
file by the laboratories for a per\od\f one /year.
     1ICAL STANDARDS

 intain the necessary
ey have used in the
    previously listed.
   ectra, etc, whether
         houses, must
         during
      Daration may be
    compliance.  In
     analytical
     is to be kept on
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                                   SECTION 7

                      METHOD SPECIFIC QA/QC REQUIREMENT;

7 1  The purpose of this section is to outline the minimum quality  control
(OC) operations necessary to satisfy the analytical
with the determination of the semivolatile organic
C. using the procedures in Exhibit D.  This sectij
comprehensive quality control document, but
OC operations that must be addressed during i
on PUF/XAD-2.  The laboratory is expected to
; :.p.-iring the quality assurance plan and Star
          in Sections 2 and 3.
                                            rathe
7.2  The specific QC operations that must
oi'ganics analysis include the following:
    7.2.8.1  As par
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                                                      > ensn
meets the instrument performance criteria specified in
purpose of this instrument performance check is
calibration, mass resolution, and mass transmission
through the analysis of decafluorotriphenylphosph

7.2.9.2  The required frequency of DFTPP analysis
each GC/MS system) is described in detail in Exl

7.2.9.3  The key ions produced during the anal;
respective ion abundance criteria are given Yn
                                                              ibit D.  The
                                                                      mass
                                                                  accomplished
    7.2.9.4  The documentation includes Form I,

7.2.10  Initial Calibration of the GC/MS Sy

    7.2.10.1  Prior to the analysis of s
    instrument, performance criteria have
    initially calibrated using calibration
    compounds, surrogates, and internal standards"^

    7.2.10.2  The detailed procedur

    7.2.10.3  The GC/MS is calibre
    PUF/XAD-2 cartridge assemblies,Nanc
    relative response factor (RRF) met
                                                                           on
    7.2.10.A  Calibration standards cont£
    interest are prepared as outlined in
    Pt'F/XAD-2 cartridges.

    7.2.10.5  The PUF.
    internal standards
    7.2.10.6  The ca,
7.2.11
                     tatio
            printout rbr the a
                       spectrum
    GC/MS/Continuing Cal
                                                    red blanks and after
                                                      IS system must be
                                                  Jntaining the target
                                                       s spiked onto the
                                                        ations by the
                                             e target compounds of
                                             D and spiked onto the
                                                th known concentrations of
                                               escribed in Exhibit D.
    7.2.10.7  Relati
    Exhibit D.
    7.2.10.8
    data syst
                                              described in Exhibit D.

                            factors (RRFs) are calculated as described in
 Form V-AASV, Form VII-AASV, a GC/MS
  of each semivolatile calibration
ach target and surrogate compound.
             vCnce the GC/MS system has been calibrated, the calibration must
                     12-hour Dime/period for each GC/MS system.
    7.2.11.2
    cic the frequenc
                    ird is to be analyzed according to the procedures and
                  'iverr in/Exhibit D.
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    7.2.11.3  The continuing calibration of the GC/MS system j!s evaluated on
    the basis of the magnitude of the response factors ana tKe percent
    difference between the average RRF of each compoundAxcm the initial
    calibration and the RRF of that compound in the continuing calibration
    standard.  The minimum response factors of each compound wi
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                                                                         of
                                                                           the
                                                                         hours
sampling.  The laboratory method blank cartridge never ,£«aves  the
laboratory.  The purpose of a laboratory method blank
levels of contamination"associated with the process!
samples at the laboratory, while the field blank moji
due to cartridge handling during sampling.

7.2.13.2  A laboratory method blank shall be an
on each GC/MS system while a field blank must
per SDG, as described in detail in Exhibit D.
                                            /
7.2.13.3  For the purposes of this protocol/ an acceptable blank mus^l
contain less than or equal to the Contract/Required  Quantitation Limit
(see Exhibit C) of any single target compoun/l, or  le/s^han  10
/zg/cartridge for total semivolatiles, wb/ictyever is

7.2.13.4  If a laboratory blank exceeds the^imips f/6r contamination
above, the Contractor shall consider tne\analybo/cay system out of  control.
The source of the contamination must be invte^tigat4d and  appropriate
corrective actions taken and documented before^Curthe^xsaraple  analysis
proceeds.  The requirements for reanalysis of assote^ted^xajnples are given
in Exhibit D.
    7.2.13.5  The documentation inau
    I-AASV for the blank analysis,
    blank, Form IX for surrogate reco
    system printout for the analysis o

 .2.14  Surrogate Compound Recoveries
                                          II-AASv~Bta«lc7Suniroary Form,  Form
                                              fac_internal  standards in the
                                   isrifes inxthe/blankvand  a  GC/MS  data
                                    .theXbianlj
    7.2.14.1  The recovery
    the analysis of each/sai
    compounds is to evaluate the
    and GC/MS system. /Poor extra
    transfer lines apre only a fe
    these compounds
                            the^urrogate Vompounds  are  calculated from
                              ,d olajak.  Thexpurpose  of the  surrogate
                               rformanb&of  tbe entire PUF/XAD-2  cartridge
                              tion~*fficie~ftey, leaks, and cold spots in
                              of/the po*6ent.tal causes of poor recovery of
7.2.14.2  Three surrogate confoounds are added  to each  PUF/XAD-2  cartridge
assembly prior to field s^mplihgat the concentrations described in
Exhibit D. ^FiTve
cartr idge^j ust_jvrir tbxextractipn . ,
                                          compounds  are  added to the
                                 :he surrogate  compounds  are  calculated
                                   Exhibit D.  The  recoveries  must be within
                                  ;en  in Exhibit  D.   If the recovery of any one
                                  these limits,  the  Contractor shall follow
                                  D.

    7.2.14.4  The^NdocumeTVtatzlon/includes Form  IX-AASV  and a  GC/MS data system
    printout for thes-analysis x>f. each sample and blank.
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7.2.15  Performance Evaluation (PE) Samples

    7.2.15.1  Performance evaluation samples are intended td assist the Agency
    in monitoring Contractor performance.  The laboratory wi^l not be informed
    is to which compounds are contained in the PE saiwAe^ or
    concentrations.

    7.2.15.2  The Laboratory shall extract, analy^
    che PE sample once per sample delivery group/
                    »nd
                    available
                                                         report
    7.2.15.3  The laboratory will receive PE s/mpLes on PUF/XAD-2 cartridges
    from the Agency.  The samples will come w/th/ins true toons concerning the
    oxtract ion procedure required for the PE/samples.  The/Laboratory shall
    add internal and surrogate compounds to'th^ PE sample/following
    procedures in Exhibit D.

    7.2.15.4  Each laboratory shall extract and^soncenl^ate the PE sample
    using the procedure described in Exhibit D fortlipse s«nnivolatile target
    compounds listed in Exhibit C.
    7.2.15.5  The laboratory shall/meet
    acceptance criteria as detaile
                               technical
        7.3.8.5.1  The PE sample musti^e analyzed j6n a GC/MS system .meeting
        the DFTPP tuning and initial calibration >or continuing calibration
        technical acceptance criteria at \he frequency described in Exhibit D.
        7.3.8.5.2  The PE
     be desoxbecL according to Exhibit D.
        7.3.8.5.3  The EE sample nmsdbje^Drepared and analyzed with a
        laboratory method ^lank th£t meetsXtje blank technical acceptance
        criteria.

        7.3.8.5.4  The percent Recovery  for each of the surrogates in the PE
        sample must oexwithrtw^acceptable windows as outlined in Exhibit D.

        7.3.8.5.5  The area"t^sponsia^change between the PE sample and the most
        recent caiT5raTi«n standard analysis  for each of the internal
        standards mu&tbe wl
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                                   SECTION 8

                             REGIONAL DATA  REVIEW
8.1  Contract  laboratory  data  are  generated  to  meet  th^ sgecii
Regions.  In order  to verify the useability  of  data
each Region reviews data  from  the  perspective of en
functional aspects  of data quality.  General guide!
been developed jointly by the  Region and  the Nati
Region uses these guidelines as the basis for datfa
Regions may augment the basic  guideline review  pro
based on Region-specific  or site-specific concur
the sites under  investigation, vary based on/the/nature
investigation  and the Regional response apppopr/ate  to
circumstances.
8.2  Regional data  reviews relating useability  of^the  d^ta  to  a specific site
are part of  the collective assessment process.  They^compEament the review
done at the  Sample  Management Office, which  is  designeJK^p  ioteijtify
contractual  discrepancies, and the rejriew done  at  EMSL/LV^whicly is designed
to evaluate  Contractor and method perforina?Rre-r-^£hese  individual evaluations
are integrated into a collective re\iew(>th^tis necesSsry^for  program and
laboratory administration and managementX^ndraayHse  used to^fake appropriate
action to correct deficiencies in the <$Lonrractor/s .performance.
                               .needs of the
                                    purpose,
                                m>oi
                       for data rfevj-ew
                     Program Office/^vEach
                    aluation.  Individual
                   ss with additional review
                    Regional reviews, like
                        f the problems under
                        e/specific
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                                   SECTION 9

                         LABORATORY EVALUATION SAMPLES
9.1  Although intralaboratory QC may demonstrate Con
performance that can be tracked over time, an exte
program is an essential feature of a QA program.
Contractor and method performance, Contractors p
comparison studies conducted by the EPA.  Resul
laboratory evaluation samples will be used by
Contractor's continuing ability to produce ac
results are also used to assess the precisi
methods for specific analytes.

9.2  Sample sets may be provided to particip
on an SDG-by-SDG basis as a recognizable QC samp
recognizable QC sample of unknown composition; or n
material.  The laboratory evaluation samples may be
                                                                    kation
Regional client or the National Prog
action.
                                                            the
                                                         cal data. The
                                                          the analytical
                                                     :tors as frequently as
                                                        composition; as a
                                                        Lzable as a QC
                                                               the
                                     )ffice, and may be>ised/ror contract
9.3  Contractors are required to analvzeNthe salni
package and all raw data within the coftpra\t re?
                                              es—andretiurn the data
                                             itfed turnaround time.
9.4  At a minimum, the results are evaluated for/compound identification,
quantification, and sample contamination.  GonfMence  intervals for  the
quantification of target comp"o"un3s>vare based\n reported values using
population statistics.  EBA raay_adjukt the scores on any given laboratory
evaluation sample to comtfen&ate fb^r uiianticipateol difficulties with  a
particular sample.  Normally, a frajction of^he compounds spiked into  the
ss
sample are not specifi
to use the NIST/EPA/i
maximum number of n
a minimal response.
contractually described
integrated into the evaluate
 ,  a frs
 listed;
.conti
                                               .  Contractors are required
                                               tentatively identify a
                                            raction that are present above
                               tification of these compounds based on
                       ctral Interpretation procedures is evaluated and
  con
    Ldev
9.5  A Contracy6r's results^ap  the^baborajtory evaluation  samples will
determine the/Con4fractor**<* performance^/  follows:
    9.5.1
                               for a score of 90 percent or above.

                            89] the Contractor shall describe  the
                           recytive action(s) taken in a letter  to  the  APO,
                              ys of receipt of notification from EPA.

9.5.3  For a scofc«Lless^than 75, the Contractor shall be notified  by  the
APO or TPO concernirtgsthe/remedy for its unacceptable performance.  The
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    Contractor may expect, but EPA is not limited to, the following actions:
    reduction of the number of samples sent under the contract/; suspension of
    sample shipment to the Contractor, a site visit, a fuVl data audit,
    analysis of remedial PE samples, and/or a contract s^nc^aon, such as a
    Cure Notice.

    NOTE:  A Contractor's prompt response demonstrating
    has .been taken to ensure the Contractor's capabi/iity to mee>6scont
    requirements will facilitate continuation of fi&l/sample delivfe
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                                  SECTION 10

                               GC/MS TAPE AUDITS


10.1  Periodically, EPA requests from Contractors the/
corresponding to a specific Case in order to accomp]
Generally, tape submissions and audits are requested
reasons.

    10.1.1  Program overview;

    10.1.2  Indication of data quality problems /rom
    data reviews;

    10.1.3  Support for on-site audits; and

    10.1.4  Specific Regional requests.
GC
                                                              ignel
                                    tapes
                                                        tape av
                                                         the follc
                                                             , SMO, or Regional
10.2  Depending upon the reason for anaudit, the
specific Case, or a laboratory evaluation
audits provide a mechanism to assesV. adhecegice to
to ensure the consistency of data reported on?!
on the GC/MS tapes.  This function pro\ide\ ext«
requirements and checks adherence of the\Conera6t<
In addition, tape audits enable EPA to evaj.uace
accuracy of the analytical methods.
                 tapes from a recent Case,
                    be requesrod.  Tape
                             requirements and
                 haxdcopy wth that generated
                    monttwing of Program QC
                   to internal QA procedures.
                   utility, precision, and
10.3  The GC/MS tape shall/include r>w data anH. quantitation reports  for
samples, blanks, laboratory ffvaluSkriom samples, \niuLal calibrations,
continuing calibration,/and/DFTPP ninrngas>&pcia ted/with the Case requested.
The specific requiremeprcs ytor submyssiojas^of G6/M£  tapes are discussed  in
Exhibit B.

10.4  Upon request orvt(he AJhB^n/stnative Project Officer or EMSL/LV,  the
required tapes and all n&cessary documentation  shall be submitted to  EPA
within seven (7) days of nocificatl
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                                  SECTION  11

                        ON-SITE LABORATORY EVALUATIONS
11.1  At a frequency dictated by a contract  laboratory's oerfor«ance,  the
Administrative Project Officer(APO)/Technical  Projecc'Of/icex^TPO^Qr  their
authorized representative will conduct an on-site l^borXtory ev&iuatii
On-site laboratory evaluations are carried out to
ability to meet selected terms and conditions  speifil
evaluation process incorporates two separate cai^egoj
Evaluation and an Evidentiary Audit.
                     tor the Contractor1
                   ^ed in-the contract
                  Cies:  Quality Assuranfc
11.2    QUALITY ASSURANCE ON-SITE EVALUATION/

    11.2.1  Quality assurance evaluators ittspecbsthe Contractor's facilities
    to verify the adequacy and maintenance o&sinstr"i«i(entation, the continuity
    of personnel meeting experience or educationxrequir«raents, and the
    acceptable performance of analytical and QC profe^duresv. The Contractor
    should expect that items to be monitored will include butNapt be  limited
    to the following items:
            Bench she
            Review of the
            proce "
            Size and appearance of

            Quantity, age, availabilit;
            of instrumentation;

            Availability, appropriateness,

            Staff qualiflegations,

            Reagents, syanc

            Standard
                           ce and performance


               Utilization of SOPs;

                   rsonnel training programs;
                   I
                   facilities;

                 data;
  Leal logbook maintenance and review, and

   's sample analysis/data package inspection
                                evaluation, various documentation pertaining
                                   Contractor is integrated in a profile
                                  fhe evaluation.  Items that may be  included
                                   aboratory evaluation sample scores,
                                   al QA materials, GC/MS tape audit  reports,
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                                                              aluation to
                                                                 to satisfy
                                                                  is comprised
11.3    EVIDENTIARY AUDIT

    11.3.1  Evidence auditors conduct an on-site laboratc
    determine if laboratory policies and procedures are
    evidence handling requirements as stated.  The evic
    of the following three activities.

        11.3.1.1  Procedural Audit

            The procedural audit consists of
        standard operating procedures and accoi
        following laboratory operations:

            •   Sample receiving;

                Sample storage;

            •   Sample identification;

            •   Sample security;

            •   Sample tracking (fr

            •   Analytical project fil

        11.3.1.2  Written SOPs Audit
            The written SOPs
        written SOPs to de
        following laborat
        sample identifie
        to completion
        and assembly.

        11.3.1.3  Ar

            The analytical
        examinatio
        auditor
                                                       documentation for the
                                                            of analysis); and

                                                             mbly.
                                                      and examination.of the
                                                    te and complete for the
                                                     iving, sample storage,
                                                     e tracking (from receipt
                                                   project file organization
                                     File Evidence Audit

                                     Lie evidence audit consists of review and
                                              file documentation.  The
                                            Lne:
                                 pcuraent inventory;

                                    file;

                   quacy and accuracy of the document numbering system;

                  .aceabv^ity /f sample activity;

                               of activity recorded on  the  documents;  and
                Identi
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11.4
                Error correction methods.
DISCUSSION OF THE ON-SITE TEAM'S FINDINGS
        The QA and evidentiary auditors discuss their
    Administrative Project Officer (APO)/Technical Pr
    to debriefing the Contractor.  During the debrie
    their findings and recommendations for correct
    Contractor personnel.
11.5    CORRECTIVE ACTION REPORTS FOR FOLLOW-1]
        EVIDENTIARY AUDIT REPORTS
                                                       with the
                                                           (TPO) prior
                                                      audltQrs present
                                                                 to  the
                                             TO QUALITY ASSURANC
    11.5.1  Following an on-site evaluation,/QA/and evidentiary audit  reports
    which discuss deficiencies found during/thaf on-sitar evaluation will  be
    forwarded to the Contractor.  The Cont^actofc^ust/discuss the corrective
    actions taken to resolve the deficiencie^fc^discbs/ed/miring the on-site
    visit and discussed in the on-site reportsl^a letter  to the APO/TPO,
    EMSL/LV (response to the QA report) and NEIC  (r>^ponsex£o the evidentiary
    report) within 14 days of receipt of the  finding otswithrtKthe time  agreed
    upon between APO/TPO and the Contxgctor.   If  SOPs arevs^qui^?ed to  be
    written or SOPs are required' to/be am^n7te^>uiie_^ntractoVmust provide
    the SOPs to the TPO, EMSL/LV (-O^/teMtoica^OPsT^nTWitEIC (evidentiary
    SOPs) within 30 days of receipt fcf ct^e fimlTyig oj^withip7the time  agreed
    upon between the APO/TPO and the Ctmtractor/

    11.5.2  If the Contractor fails to taVe appropriate corrective action to
    resolve the deficiencies discussed in Che o.(6-site reports, a Contractor
    may expect, but the Agejtey^TSxqpt limite^toj^the following actions:
            reduction

            suspensio;

            a folio
            analysis of
            & Cure Notice.
                                         nt/under the contract;
                                          J
                                          ontractor;

                                        audit;  and

                          E  samples  and/or contract  sanction,  such as
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Exhibit E
   Semivolatile Organics Analysis of Ambient Air
                                  SECTION 12

                   QUALITY ASSURANCE AND DATA TREND ANALYSIS/
12.1  Data submitted by  laboratories  are subject to
aspects: compliance with contract*required QC,  usa
package evaluation.  ~•-•"K1  -us resulting from any o
determine the need foi     J/MS  tape audit,  an on-
and/or a remedial laboratory evaluation sample.  /In/addition
the methods provides information  that is continually used by the Agency to
"assess sample data quality, Contractor data qualify and P^Wam data quality
via data trend  analysis.   Trend analysis is accopplished/by/entering data into
a computerized  data base.   Statistical reports/chat evaluate specific
anomalies or  disclose  trends in many  areas^inc'kvdj.ng^he/following, are
generated from  this data base:
                                              in
     12.1.1   Laboratory  Control  Sample;

     12.1.2   Blanks;
     12.1.3  GC/MS  Instrument  Perfo:

     12.1.4  Initial  and Continuing

     12.1.5  Other  QC and Method Parameter

 12.2  Program-wide statist!
 to  observe  the  relative
 against  its peers.   The
 laboratories.   The re
 overall  evaluation of
 determine  if  correct!
 indicated  in .order
                     rank laboratories in order
                         using a given protocol
                       tify trends within
                      nalyses are included in
                    and are reviewed to
                   oratory evaluation is
                  's of the contract.
 12.3   Contractor performance over/time is monitored using these trend analysis
 techniques to detect departvfr^s  of^Gtjntractor output from required or desired
 levels of QC,  and^JEe •••provide an^uarlyVarning of Contractor QA/QC problems
 which may not be apparent rtom theiJejsult^ of an individual case.
 12.4  As  a
 informatio
 analytica
 vas t emp
 analyzed,
 performance c"
 performance crit
 expected  of enviro
    Program, the data base provides the
     formance-based criteria in updated
     y criteria have been previously used.  The
      contract laboratories is carefully
     ng theoretical and research-based
    is a' continuously monitored set of QC and
ti^ns of; what is routinely achievable and
  try laboratories in mass production analysis
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Semivolatile Organics Analysis of Ambient Air
of environmental samples.  This, in turn, assists the Agency/^tn^ meeting its
objectives of obtaining data of known and documented qualit
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Exhibit E
                                 Semivolatile Organics Analysis of Ambient Air
                                  SECTION 13
                                                           specl
                                DATA MANAGEMENT

13.1  Data management procedures are defined as procedy
acquisition or entry, update, correction, deletion, si
computer readable data and files.  These procedures .shot,
and contain a clear definition for all databases anovf^/les used
resubmit deliverables.  Key areas of concern incliroe!
(including personnel and security), documentation/o^rations, traceabilitS
quality control.
                                                         Ld be
                                ritt
                                                       system organization
13.2  Data manually entered from hard-copy mu£t J/e qualify controlled and  the
error rates estimated.  Systems should prevent entry of/inoorrect or
out-of-range data and alert data entry peraronnelNof errorsr.   In addition,  data
entry error rates must be estimated and recorded orNa/mooithly basis by
reentering a statistical sample of the data entefc^d and Calculating
discrepancy rates by data element.

13.3  The record of changes in the fotffl^of corrections andNtgdal^s to data
originally generated, submitted, and/or resubmittedmust be documented  to
allow traceability of updates.  Doc^em^atii^^ustinclTtds-Jiie following for
each change:
    13.3.1  Justification or rationale
                                                iha/ge;
    13.3.2  Initials of the person making  the change  or  changes.  Data  changes
    must be implemented and j=evTe>«d by  a  person\r group  independent of  the
    source generating the deliverable
    13.3.3  Change doci
    the original delive
                         intuition mufet •6erestained nccording  to  the  schedule  of
                        rabZe;
                           skettesr or,
    13.3.4  Resubmittfed
    a part of the labbtatorj
    resubmission.  The entire deli
    inspected;

    13.3.5  The/Laboratory'ftenager
    submitted/tie li^erabT>«: ami
             erables must be reinspected as
 nal inspection process prior to
•erable, not just the changes, must be
                                           irove  changes to originally
    13.3.6 /Do^ftimentation  of
    auditors.
                               itaNchanges  may  be  requested by laboratory
13.4  Lifeto^cle^management  procy&dui?es  must be applied to computer software
systems developed  bys^he  laboratory  to be used to generate and edit contract
deliverables.   Sush  sysbajris ipust/be  thoroughly tested and documented prior to
utilization
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Semivolatile Organics Analysis  of Ambient Air
    13.4.1  A software test and acceptance plan including t<
    test results and acceptance criteria must be developed
    available in written form.

    13.4.2  System changes must not be made directly
    generating deliverables.  Changes must be made fi
    system and tested prior to implementation.

    13.4.3  Each version of the production system
    identification number, date of installation,
    archived.
                              requirements,
                              lowed,  and
                            ction systems
    13.4.4  System and operations documentation
    maintained for each system.  Documentat^
    and an operations and maintenance manu
                                          ^
13.5  Individual(s) responsible for the fol
identified:

    13.5.1  System operation and maintenance including^d^cume^ation and
    training;
                            oped and
                             user's  manual
    13.5.2  Database integrity, i
    quality control; and

    13.5.3  Data and system security, b
                            dating  and
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Exhibit E
   Semivolatile Organics Analysis of Ambient Air
                                  SECTION 14

                                  REFERENCES

14.1    Fisk, J.F. and Manzo, S.M.   "Quality Assurance
Organics Analysis", Proceedings from the Water  Pollution
Meeting, May 1986.

14.2    Office of Monitoring Systems and Quality
Protection Agency, "Interim Guidelines and Specific
Quality Assurance Project Plans", QAMS-005/80,  pfece^ber  1980.
                                Preparing
14.3    Office of Solid Waste and Emergency
Protection Agency, Test Methods for Evaluat:
SW-846, November 1986.
                ispctase, U.!
               ig ?olid Waj/te,
 Tvironmental
'Third Edition,
14.4    Laidlaw, R.H. ,  "Document Control  and  Cha1?o of CuCstody Considerations
for the National Contract  Laboratory  Program,"  Qualify Cor^ol in Remedial
Site Investigations:  Hazardous and Industrial  Solid Wa^e TesX^g,  Fifth
Volume, ASTM STP 925, C.L.  Perket, ed^^^American Society fbx^Tes/ing and
Materials, Philadelphia, 1986.
14.5    Health Effects Research LaborXtoiy,  U.!
Agency, Manual of Analytical Methods  for  ttve An;
and Environmental Samples,  EPA-600/8-80-t
                    £nvi£onmentafl.  Protection
                   [ys/s or^Testicides  in Humans
                  ie/1980.
 14.6     Environmental  Protection  Agency,  "Guidelines Establishing Test
 Procedures  for  the Analysis  o£-To"iiut:ants Und\r o^e Clean Water Act;  Final
 Rule  and Interim  Final Ruler and Proposed Rule"\40\;FR Part 136, Federal
 Register. Vol.  49, No.  20/. . yf>p~^T>234 -\43442 ,  Octbber>26,  1984.

 14.7     Health  Ef f ects iCesykrch Lab/bratpj^r,  U^B^^Environmental Protection
 Agency.  Manual  of Analyti/al QualLcy Oontrolxfor /Pesticides and Related
 Compounds In  Human ana Envmronme9^avs ample s-Serond Revision,
 EPA-600/2-81-059. Ap
 14.8     Environmental  Monito
 Protection Agency -
 Pesticides and Jhdustrial
 1984.
 ig  Sy^s^ems Laboratory,  U.S.  Environmental
Re*§erencexStandards  and Supplemental Data:   The
iicalsx*eposbtory,  EPA-600/4-84-082,  October
 14.9     Ame/ic»h Chemical Socrsty^Committee on Environmental Improvement, and
 Subcommitt/e on Environmental Atsalyltical Chemistry, "Guidelines for Data
 Acquisition artd Data Quality Evaluation in Environmental Chemistry",
 AnalyticaVvQhenu^ry, Volume 52/ Ndmber 14, December 1980.

 14.10  Moore, J .PK^noT^^arso^/, V.G.  "Quality Assurance Support for the
 Superfund Contract E&tiorato^sy Program", Quality Control in Remedial Site
 Investigation:   Hazardotts^and /ndustrial Solid Waste Testing, Fifth Volume,
 January,  1992
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Exhibit E
Semivolatile Organics Analysis of Ambient Air
ASTM STP 925, C.L. Perket, ed. ,  American Society for Testing
Philadelphia, 1986.
                              id Materials,
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SECTION 1
      1.1
      1.2
      1.3
      1.4

SECTION 2
      2.1
      2.2
      2.3
      2.4
      2.5

SECTION 3
      3.1

      3.2
                                   EXHIBIT F
                           EVIDENTIARY REQUIREMENTS
                               TABLE OF CONTENTS
SAMPLE CHAIN-OF-CUSTODY
SAMPLE IDENTIFICATION
CHAIN-OF-CUSTODY PROCEDURES
SAMPLE RECEIVING PROCEDURES
SAMPLE TRACKING PROCEDURES

DOCUMENT CONTROL PROCB
PREPRINTED LABORATORY FOJ
CONSISTENCY OF DOCUMENTATIC
DOCUMENT NUMBERING AND INVENTS
STORAGE OF EPA,
SHIPPING DATA PA2KR6ES

STANDARD
SPECIFKATlbHS FOR IfRITTEN
STANDARDNJPERAT51JG/PR(rcEDURES
 7
 8
 8
10
12
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Exhibit F
                                 Semivolatile Organics Analysis of Ambient Air
                                   SECTION 1

                            SAMPLE CHAIN-OF-CUSTODY

      A sample is physical evidence collected from a fa
environment.  An essential part of hazardous waste inv<
that the evidence gathered be controlled.  To accompl,
sample identification, chain-of-custody, sample rec
procedures have been established.

1.1   SAMPLE IDENTIFICATION

     1.1.1    To assure traceability of samples
     Contractor,  the Contractor shall have  a
     identification of  samples throughout  the

     1.1.2    Each sample and sample preparal
     with  the EPA sample number or a unique labth
     unique  laboratory  identifier  is used,  it  shall
     EPA sample number.
1.2   CHAIN-OF-CUSTODY PROCEDURES

     1.2.1   Because of  the nature
     of EPA samples must  be traceable
     until they are introduced as evident
     Contractor shall have procedures ensuring
     maintained and documented.
1.3
                                                             'd, the custody
                                                             es  are collected
                                                   proceedings.   The
                                                 't EPA  sample custody  is
                                                              or  from  the
                                                                  effort  is
                                                                    following
                                                                       Bracking
                                                              ssion  of  the
                                                              for maintaining
                                                           shall  be  labeled
                                                          ntifier.   If a
                                                            -referenced to the
     1.2.2  .  A sample  is

      1.2.2.1   It is i

      1.2.2.2   It is An /our

      1.2.2.3   It

      1.2.2.4   It is in a
      accessible t
     1.3.
     samples
     condition  o
                                                   wing applies:



                                                  your possession.

                                    ssion and you locked it up.

                                      secure area (secure areas  shall be
                                      tel only).

                                      X?

                               llXdesignate a sample custodian responsible
                                   .esignate a representative to receive
                                   sample custodian  is not available.   The
                                  tainers and sample bottles shall  be
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Exhibit F
                             Semivolatile Organics Analysis of Ambient Air
    inspected upon receipt by  the sample custodian or his
                                                           epresentative.
    1.3.3    The condition of the custody seals  (intact/nbt intact) shall be
    inspected upon receipt by the sample custodian or hils/h&i^representative.
                                                       /   <^
    1.3.4    The sample custodian or his/her represet
    the presence or absence of  the following documei
    sample shipment:

      1.3.4.1   Airbills or airbill  stickers.

      1.3.4.2   Custody seals.

      1.3.4.3   EPA custody records.

      1.3.4.4   EPA traffic reports  or SAS

      1.3.4.5   Sample tags

                                          er representative
1.3.5    The sample custodian or
date all forms (e.g., custody
and airbills) accompanying the
    sign and
 Backing lists,
le receipt.
    1.3.6    The Contractor shall contact SMO to/re^olve~~3lrfcrepancies and
    problems such as absent documents,  cWfr^cOina' information,  broken
    custody seals, and unsatisfactory sample condition (e.g.,  leaking sample
    bottle).
     1.3.7    The Contrac to if shall re
     problems on Telephone/Copf£act
                                                ion of discrepancies and
     1.3.8    The followtnj
     the  sample custodian
     and  inspected:

      1.3.8.1

      1.3.8.2
      and/or s
                               Lon>faall 6e^>eacorded on Form AADC-1 by
                        his/hjfr ijepreseh^atiye as samples are received
                              lipping container.

                                     ondition of  custody seals  on shipping


                                ,  when present.

                               nple  bottles.

                                of airbills or airbill stickers.

                               sticker numbers.
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Semivolatile Organics Analysis of Ambient Air
      1.3.8.7   Presence  or absence of EPA custody records.

      1.3.8.8   Presence  or absence of EPA traffic reports' or/SAS packing
      lists.

      1.3.8.9   Presence  or absence of sample tags.

      1.3.8.10  Sample tag identification numbers c
      sample numbers.
                                       e EPA
      1.3.8.11  Verification of agreement or non/agreement of information*
      recorded on shipping documents and sample/coyitainers.

      1.3.8.12  Problems or discrepancies.

1.4   SAMPLE TRACKING PROCEDURES
      The Contractor shall maintain records docuwfijitini
handling from receipt to final analysis.  The reco
documentation of the -movement of samples and prepared
designated laboratory storage areas
                           phases of sample
                           include
                              nto and out of
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Exhibit F
                             Semivolatile Organics Analysis of Ambient Air
                                   SECTION 2

                          DOCUMENT CONTROL PROCEDURES

      The goal of the laboratory document control pro,
aj.x documents for a specified SDG will be accounted
completed.  Accountable documents used by contract
but not be limited to logbooks, chain-of-custody
  rich sheets, and other documents relating  to the
The following document control procedures have
all laboratory records are assembled and store
available upon request from the EPA prior to

2.1   PREPRINTED LABORATORY FORMS AND LOG
     2.1.1    All documents produced by  the
     related to  the  preparation and analysis  of
     property of the EPA and  shall  be  placed  in
     group  file  (CSF).   All observations and  results
     laboratory  but  not on preprintedrJ^boratory forms
     permanent laboratory logbooks. /WhenaTT^dftta^from a
     all  original  laboratory  forms  and top-iasof all
     entries shall be  included in thexlocbunentatT^n package.
                                                         to the EPA or are
                                                          dule.
2.1.2    The Contractor shall identi
laboratory documents which is directl^
analysis of EPA samples.
                                                     ch are directly
                                                       shall become the
                                                        sample delivery
                                                            the
                                                            'ntered into
                                                             compiled,
                                                         ed logbook
                                                   .vity  recorded on all
                                                 id to the preparation and
2.1.3    Pre-printed
laboratory and be da
responsible for
performed.

2.1.4    Logboo
the person respo"
activity is performe
2.1.5    Lori
logbooks, with the exceV^ion
shall incAude^only*^me SDGSper page
                                     forms  shal\ contain the name of  the
                             (monQv/day/year)  anovsighed by the person
                                                thes/time an activity  is
                                                 th/day/year)  and  signed by
                                           the activity at the time an
                                          chronological  order.   Entries  in
                                             nt run logs and extraction logs,
     2.1.6  / P/ges  in both bo
     numbe/ed
                               d unbound logbooks shall be sequentially
    2.1. 'Tx.  Insts^jment  run lorfs  shall  be  maintained so as  to  enable  a
    reconstrurs^ion ofthe runAequence  of individual instruments.   Because
    the  laboratotjt mustNgrov/de /copies  of the instrument run logs  to the EPA,
    the  laboratory ritaj^ exeWisjf the option of using only laboratory or EPA
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Exhibit F
                             Semivolatile Organics Analysis of Ambient Air
2.2
2.3
     sample identification numbers in the logs for sample ID
     government agency or commercial client names to preserve
     confidentiality of commercial clients.
                                                           her than
                                                           e
2.1.8    Corrections to supporting documents and ra# da%a shall be made
by drawing a single line through the error and entzerinE thexcprrect
information.  Corrections and additions to supporting dbcuraeivfeSxand raw
data shall be dated and initialed.  No information /shall be^obliterated
or rendered unreadable.  All notations shall heXrereorded in inky. Unused
portions of documents shall be crossed out.

  CONSISTENCY OF DOCUMENTATION

2.2.1    The Contractor shall assign a date
responsible for the organization and as.se

2.2.2    All copies of laboratory docume
legible.

2.2.3    Before releasing analytical results, the
officer shall assemble and cross*fit»eck the
custody records, laboratory bench shee
and other relevant data to ensure
sample or sample delivery group \s c\nsisten> tto_u;

  DOCUMENT NUMBERING AND INVENTORY
                                                  nt control/officer
                                                 y of tUe OSF.
     2.3.1    In  order  to  provide  document aXeoui(tability of the  completed
     analysis records,  each ieSnTtRva CSF shalsl bev inventoried and assigned a
     serialized number  as  described rn Exhibit \,  Section 2.
                                                                 ontrol
                                                                   le tags,
                                                                rument logs,
                                                               each particular
                                                              the CSF.
      CSF #  - Region  -

     2.3.2     All  doc
     bench  sheets, m
     preparation reco
     analysis, custody
     inventoried.

     2.3.3
     ensuring
     and are
     plasti
     docum

2.4   STO:

      The Contra
location.
                                                e:   75-2-0240).

                                             including logbook pages,
                                            creening records, re-
                                 records, records of failed or attempted
                                   research results, etc., shall be
                                ;icer/(DCO) shall be responsible for
                            generabejd are placed in the CSF for inventory
                               The DCO shall place the sample tags in
                           Figure E-l of Exhibit E is an example of a
                          .ntaiin EPA laboratory documents in a secure
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Exhibit F
                                 Semivolatile Organics Analysis of Ambient Air
                                                             rabies packages
                                                              on the
                                                                  ging or
                                                                     to whom,
2.5   SHIPPING DATA PACKAGES AND CSF

    2.5.1    The Contractor shall document shipment of
    to  the  recipients.  These shipments require custody
    containers placed such  that they cannot be opened
    breaking  the seal.  The Contractor shall documen
    the date, and  the method (carrier) used.

    2.5.2    The Contractor shall purge the CSF
    appropriate EPA Region  180 days after the

    2.5.3    A copy of the  transmittal letter
    NEIC and  SMO.

    2.5.4    The Document Control form is
    inspection of  shipping  containers and s
    submit  one original FORM AADC-1 for each

    2.5.5    The Contractor shall sign and date the
    examine the shipping containers,/-record the presence
    custody seals  and their condit

    2.5.6    The Contractor shall not
    follow  the instructions explained'
     2.5.7   . The Contractor shall submit
     with each  SDG  package.
                                                           the receipt and
                                                         Sontractor shall
                                                                present),
                                                                 ce of
                                                         the/samples and
                                                             g-In Sheet.
                                                  :ed Document Control Form
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Semivolatile Organics Analysis of-Ambient Air
                                   SECTION 3

                         STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURES

      The Contractor must have written standard operatl
for receipt of samples, maintenance of custody, sampley
storage, tracking the analysis of samples, and assei
3.1   SPECIFICATIONS FOR WRITTEN STANDARD OPERATI

     3.1.1    An SOP is defined as a written narr>
     description of  laboratory operating proced
     laboratory documentation.  The  SOPs must
     procedures used in  the. laboratory,  and c
     be  available  to the  appropriate  laborat:
     are necessary to ensure that  analytic
     are acceptable  for use in EPA enforceme
     litigation.
                                    (SOPs)
                                    ,  sample
                                    data.
                itive step-by-step
                  including examples of
                            ribe the actual
                           ftten SOPs shall
                                procedures
                         'under this contract
                        ration and
     3.1.2    The Contractor's SOPs shall provide mectu
     to  meet  each of the  following specifications and
     the basis  for  laboratory evider
     written  standard operating

      3.1.2.1   Sample receipt and lo§

      3.1.2.2   Sample storage.

      3.1.2.3

      3.1.2.4

      3.1.2.5

      3.1.2.6

      3.1.2.7

      3.1.2.8
                               documentation
                               'ed by EPA as
                               st have
      3.1.2.
                id. logbooks.

   data control systems.


         t
         eview of laboratory operation and


  contractually-required quality assurance
  each individual data package.

 fata handling,  and reporting.
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Exhibit F
Semivolatile Organics Analysis of Ambient Air
      3.1.2.12  Chain-of-Custody.

      3.1.2.13  Document control,  including Case file

    3.1.3    The Contractor shall have a designated  s
    responsible for  receipt of  samples and have writ
    his/her duties and  responsibilities.

    3.14    The Contractor shall have written
    in  of  the  samples.   The procedures shall  in<
    documenting the  following information:

      3.1.4.1   Presence or absence of EPA c

      3.1.4.2   Presence or absence of airl
                     pr
                       receiving anc
                    but not be limited
      3.1.4.3   Presence or absence of EPA
      lists.
      3.1.4.4   Presence or absence gf___custody seals on s
      containers and their conditio

      3.1.4.5   Custody seal numbers^

      3.1.4.6   Presence or absence of

      3.1.4.7   Sample tag ID numbers.

      3.1.4.8   Condition 0tt the

      3.1.4.9   Conditit
          Tra
      3.1.4.10  Verifj
      receiving doc
                                and/or sample
                 rcement of information on
      3.1.4.11  Resolut
      3.1.4.12
      upon rec
  ems or discrepancies with SHO.

           used to describe sample condition
                                   have written SOPs for maintenance of the
                                   in and shall demonstrate security of the
                                    reas.  The SOPs shall specifically include
                                    as for EPA samples in the laboratory, and
                                    ontamination.  The SOPs shall include a
                                    10 have access or keys to secure storage
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               Semivolatile Organics Analysis of Ambient Air
3.2
     3.1.6    The  Contractor shall have written SOPs for
     performed on any particular sample.  The tracking SOP
     following:

      3.1.6.1   A description of  the documentation  used
      receipt, sample  storage,  sample  transfers,  sampl
      sample  analyses.
                                       trai
                                     ig the work
                                      include  the
      3.1.6.2   A description of the documentation
      calibration and other QA/QC  activities^.

      3.1.6.3   Examples of the document format
      used  in  the sample receipt,  sample stor
      analyses.

     3.1.7   The Contractor  shall  have wri
     identification of EPA samples  throughout
                                           cord sample
                                               ons. and
                                   laboratory documentation
                                            fer, and sample
     3.1.8    If the Contractor assigns  unique  laboratory"Identifiers,  written
     SOPs shall include a description of the method usettyto as^s^gn the unique
     laboratory identifier and cross-reference  to the EPA sample/humber.
                                        in taming
     3.1.9    If the Contractor usesV premises  or
     sample identification numbers,
     definitions.  The Contractor shalr\ha-*e writ
     method by which the laboratory maim
                                          addition -to
                                fs  shall  inZlude  their
                                   sOPTTieScribing the
                                \ks under custody.
     3.1.10   The  Contractor
     assembly of all documen
     and managerial review
     basis.  The procedur
     pages. sample tracking
     printouts,  raw dat
     documents having .ref
     submission to E
     inventory proce
          shall have wri
                ^ing to
          Documents shall beN^fi
                isurte that all
   tst
  records^
   iries,
ence to>
ie system
                    Case
en TOPs for organization and
   ERA Case, including technical
       d on a Case-specific
      cqments including logbook
        charts, computer
       and any other written
re compiled in one location for
                    it  inclvute-'a  document numbering  and
     3.1.11  The  Contractor^shall Tvave  written SOPs for laboratory safety.
     3.1.12
     used in
           hall^have written SOPs for cleaning of glassware
             zing samg/es under  this contract.

             llXhave SOPs for traceability of standards
CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION
     3.2.1
        conraucjting work under this contract may receive
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Exhibit F
                             Semivolatile  Organics  Analysis  of Ambient Air
                                                      do
EPA-designated confidential information from the Agenc
information must be handled separately from other
under this contract.  To accomplish this, the folio
the handling of confidential information have been

3.2.2    All confidential documents shall be und
designated Document Control Officer (DCO).
              mfidential
           Station developed
                      for
           Lished.
    3.2.3    Any samples or information received
    confidentiality shall be handled as "confid
    file shall be maintained to store this inf
    segregated from other nonconfidential inf<
    confidential samples shall be treated as/co
    confidential information, the DCO logs
    Confidential Inventory Log.  The info
    authorized personnel but only after it "has bee*1
    by  the DCO.  The documents shall be returne*
    conclusion of each working day.  Confidential
    reproduced except upon approval by the.EPA
    will enter all copies into the
    this information may not be dii
    Contracting Officer.  The DCO
    any confidential information dii
    record of the disposition in the
                                           Contra
                                 £ument control syst
                                               upon appr
        A separate
  ion and shall be
 ion.  o£b& generated from
idential. /Upon receipt of
documents/into a
is tpen/made available to
          out to that person
to th«C locked file at the
             may not be
              cer.  The DCO
                                                       he
               addition,
               •by the EPA
             cover page of
             shall keep a
           Log.
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Exhibit G
        Semiyolatile  Organics Analysis of Ambient Air
                                   EXHIBIT G

                               GLOSSARY OF TERMS
Aliquot - A measured portion of a field sample  taken  for

Analysis Date/Time - The date and military time  (24/noyr  clodcjv^f  tfi>
introduction of the sample, standard, or blank  int^ys^e GC/MS  systt
Analysis Group - An analysis group is a set of
'samples (as defined below) for the purpose of
Control (QA/QC), such that the QA/QC required/by
prepared and analyzed at a frequency of once/pe]
                           re than twenty analytical
                         id Quality Assurance/Quality
                           ibit yEi*,  at a minimum,
                        twenty/ana/ytical samples.
Analysis Run - The actual instrumental ana^ysis^Qf the sample preparations
from the time of instrument calibration through tHex/unr/lng of  the  final
sample.  All sample preparation analyses duringN&e ana4ysis run are  subject
to the QC protocols set forth in Exhibit E of thisTscntrab<^unless  otherwise
specified in the individual methods.
           thod
Analytical Preparation Method - A
otherwise release the compound(s)
final solution containing the compov
or other analysis methods.
Analytical Sample - Any solution or media
which an analysis is performed excluding
calibration standards.  Note«-CftE*-£<>llowing
samples: undiluted and dilated sampTes (EPA
laboratory control samply (L£s)?''sand planks.
                                                 ^traction)
                           litable
  . "to dissolve or
  and provide a
for  instrumental
                                            ItiaZ
                         ed into an instrument on
                        calibration and continuing
                          defined as analytical
                       no-EPA),  duplicate samples,
ASTM Type II Water - D/sti/lled w
/mho/cm at 25°C.  For/additional
"Standard Specifica
                                             ?ns
                        :tivity of less than 1.0
                       fefer to ASTM D1193-77,
                     on
Background Correction -
contribution to the instn
compounds.

Batch - A

Breakthrou;
will be i

Calibrate
  Reagent/Jater"
vtechniqXfe  to  compensate  for variable background
      signal in the  determination of target
      ared  at
                                        lie same time.
     le\rolume at which point  a particular  component
          luate from the  PUF/XAD-2 cartridge.

          an analytical curve based on the response
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Exhibit G
Semivolatile Organics Analysis of Ambient Air
or other measured characteristic of known standards.

Calibration Standards - A series of known standard solutions/used to determine
instrument stability and reliability (preparation of thy analytical curve).

Case - A finite, usually predetermined number of samp
given time period from a particular site.  Case numby
Sample Management Office.  A Case consists of one
Groups.
Coefficient of Variation (CV) - The standard deyia^lon as a^ percent of the
arithmetic mean.

Continuing Calibration - Analytical standar
verify the initial calibration of the anal
Contract Required Quantitation Limit (CRQL) - M
acceptable under the contract.  Generally defined
standard deviation of seven replicate analyses of the
Control Limits - A range within whi
to be compliant.  Control limits ma;
if exceeded, or advisory, requiring

Correlation Coefficient  - A number (r) wh
dependence between two variables (e.g., cc
dependent they are the closer the value to
the least squares line.

Cryogen - A liquified gas/us
cryogenic trap of the
(bp - 195.8°C).
                           of quantitation
                            more) times the
                 asurement reXilts must fall
                            corrective action
                             flagged.

               ic/tes the degree of
              ration - absorbance).  The more
                Determined on the basis of
                     eratures in the
                   'cryogen is liquid nitrogen
Data System - For th
the continuous acquis
the chromatographic

Day - Unless othe

DDI - Deioniz

Deuterated
isotope tl
quality

Duplicate -
original  sample
                omputer system that allows
       of time vs. intensity data throughout
        11 mean calendar day.
  als which contain deuterium (hydrogen
   drogen); used as tracers for system
  ample that is treated the same as the
 ine the precision of the method.
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Exhibit G
Semivolatile Organics Analysis of Ambient Air
EBCDIC - Extended Binary Coded Decimal Interchange Code.

External Standards - Target analytes analyzed at a known
to sample analysis, to determine calibration factors.

Extractable - A compound that can be partitioned into
the sample matrix and is amenable to gas chromatograj
semivolatile organic compounds.

Field Blank - Any blank PUF/XAD-2 cartridges spiki
and sent to the field, along with cartridges for,
which ambient air is not sampled.

Field Sample - Material received to be anal
multiple containers and identified by a uni

Holding Time - The elapsed time expressed
the sample by the Contractor until the date

In-House - At the Contractor's facility.
                             ntration prior
                                solvent from
                                      include
                           ained in single or
                            iber.
                        e date of receipt of
                        is.
Internal Standards -
extract at a known ctfnce
used as the basis for'xiuant

Laboratory - Synonymous wit
Initial Calibration - Analysis of
different specified concentrations;
range of the response of the analy

Instrument Detection Limit (IDL) - Dete
standard deviation obtained for the analy
analyte in reagent water) at a concentratio1
nonconsecutive days with sevj

Interferents - Substance
interest.
                               ies of
                           rity and dynamic
                            get analytes.

                  Itiplying by three the
                          solution (each
                x-5x IDL on three
                       per day.

                    or the compound of
      ever>yStanraard, blank, and sample
   Lor,, to -analysis.  Internal standards are
  >f the target and surrogate compounds.
    *••
   tor as used herein.
Laboratory Cont/ol Sample T*>QS) - fti^uot^spiked with known concentration of
specific anaiytes^dnd ^ttbjectelL to the^ejitire analytical procedure  in order to
monitor method and contractor performance.

Laboratory" Method Blank (LMB) A A solut-ion produced by performing the
analytical preparation method without the addition of a sample.  The solution
thus contains tJifexsame concentrations of reagents as all other analytical
preparationspj^as ahy^impurities Derived from the preparation process.  For
preparations conbainingXeagents/of variable concentrations, the LMB should
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Exhibit G
Semivolatile Organics Analysis of Ambient Air
match the maximum reagent concentration used in the sample
Laboratory Receipt Date - The date on which a sample is
Contractor's facility, as recorded on the shipper's de
sample Traffic Report.  Also referred to as VTSR (vali
receipt).
Linear Range - The concentration range over which
linear.
                              'action.

                                at the
                             jceipt and
                                   sample
Mass Spectral Interference - Defined as the i:
standard quantification ion due to presence o
"noise" at the same mass.

Matrix - The predominant material of which
composed.

Megabore® Column - One of two types of capillary
narrow bore, for the analysis of target compounds unde

Method Detection Limit (MDL) - The
signal, due to an analyte, which is
standard deviation of a series of me
method blanks.  In practice, a method detection
higher than an instrumental detection limit.
                                           ns
                     to detect the internal
                             mass spectral
                           analyzed is
                             other being the
                               tract.
                               ?
                               reduces a
                            times the
                             •en separate
                           e substantially
MS-SCAN - The gas chromatograph (GC) is cot.
where the instrument is proj
to disregard all others.

Narrative (SDG Narrativi
laboratory, contract,
documentation of any
with corrective act!
specifications are included
                  a mass selective detector
                      for target analytes and
                    ge which includes
                 fication, and descriptive
                 ssing the samples, along
               ion.  Complete SDG Narrative
Narrow-Bore Capillary Column
the wide-bore
under this con

Performance
EPA for Co

Protocol
sample re
deliverables^
     two capillary columns, the other being
         , for the analysis of compounds
  - A sample of known composition provided by
  by EPA to evaluate Contractor performance.

   edures to be followed with respect to
  ical methods, data reporting and
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Exhibit G
                                 Semivolatile Organics Analysis of Ambient Air
Qualitative Accuracy - The ability of an analytical system
identify compounds.

Quantitative Accuracy - The ability of an analytical sys
measure the concentration of an identified compound.

Reconstructed Ion Chromatogram (RIC) - A mass spectr
representation of the separation achieved by a gas
total ion current versus retention time.
                                          (spi
Recovery - A determination of the accuracy of ti
comparing measured values for a fortified
spike values.  Recovery is determined by the

            %Surrogate Recovery = measured
                                                    ialytical
against
                                   spiked

Relative Response Factor (RRF) - A measure of tfesvrelative mass spectral
response of an analyte compared to its internal stahdard.^Relative Response
Factors are determined by analysis of standards and areXused r*L the
calculation of concentrations of ana^ttes^in samples.  RRFN\^ determined by
the following equation:
procedure mao»/by
     the known
on:
where:      A
            C
            is
            x
Resolution - Also terme
chromatogram, calculated
peaks by the peak height
100.
                 area of the characterise
                 concentration;
                 internal stanza
                 compound >of interes>
                                                    between peaks on a
                                                   the valley between the
                                             .bei/fg resolved, multiplied by
Retention Time (RT) - TheX^ime to/elute a specific chemical from a
chromatographic column for aX^peci^Fic carrier gas flow rate, measured from the
time the chemical^**—rr*j
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       Semivolatile Organics Analysis of Ambient Air
Rounding Rules - The following are the rules  for rounding  aff^numbers.
      If the figure following those to be retained  is  1«
      is dropped, and the retained figures are kept unc
      11.443 is rounded off to 11.44.
                                  lan 5,  the figure
                                      As an example,
      If the figure following those to be retained
      figure is dropped, and the last retained fi§
      example, 11.446 is rounded off to 11.45.
                         ifs greater tR5n^ 5 ,
                           /is raised by
As
      If the figure following those to be retayned/is  5,  and if  there  are no
      figures other than zeros beyond the fiver,  tfte  figure^  5^is  dropped,  and
      the last-place figure retained is  increase/a by one/if/it is  an odd
      number or it is kept unchanged if  an  /vet/numberJ  As an example,  11.435
      is rounded off to 11.44, while 11.42^is  rbMndetfoff.  to 11.42.

      If a series of multiple operations is to  beNgerfofcrned (add,  subtract,
      divide, multiply), all figures are carried thrtxtgh  the^calculations.
      Then the final answer is rounded to the proper nu&ibej: or^ignificant
      figures.
      See forms instructions guide

Run - A continuous analytical sequenceNiot
associated quality assurance measurement^
                     for except
                           prepared samples and all
                        red by this contract.
Sample Delivery Group  (SDG)  - A unit within^a sample  Case that is used to
identify a group of s amp1e s ./for 3e^ive ry.   An\SDG\is  a group of 20 or fewer
samples within a Case, receivejl^over^i period o'f up\to 14 calendar days.  Data
from all samples in an SDG  aj^e dueS.concuzrently,\ A^ample Delivery Group is
defined by one of the  fc/llowing, whichever oscurs virst:
            Case; or
            Each 20
            Each 14-dl
            received,
            or SDG.
      Samples
      method.

Sample
by EPA fo
Report

Selected Ion
  with/n af Case;  or
       period during which samples in a Case, are
 jinningArith receipt of the first sample  in  the Case
    to Sam^^e Delivery Groups by sample collection
Numb\r)V A unique identification number  designated
       Sample Number appears on  the  sample  Traffic
      on Ion that sample.

     ICf) - A plot of ion abundance  vs. time  or scan
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  Semivolatile Organics Analysis of Ambient Air
number  for  ions  of  a  specified mass.

Semivolatile Organic  Compounds -  Target  compounds  with no
between 1 x 10"1 and 1 x 10~7 mm Hg, and  which are  amenab
method.

Standard Analysis - An  analytical determination  made
target  compounds; used  to  determine response factor
                                                   4

Static  Calibration  -  Calibration  of an analytical/system  with known
concentrations of calibration  gas, obtained from'a pource such as  gas
cylinders or prepared from standard stock  soluolor
                               vapor pressures
                               analysis by this
Stock Solution  - A  standard  solution which  c?in
standards.
                   dilute-d tp derive other
Surrogates Compounds  - Compounds  added  to  evfesy bla'hi^,  s&mple,  and standard;
used to evaluate  analytical efficiency  by  measuring  rec4yery.   Surrogates are
brominated, fluorinated, or isotopically labelled  cbwgounoSs.not expected to be
detected  in environmental media.
Target compound  - The  Semivolatile y6rganic
determine;  the compound of  interest
                  jdan analysis 'seeks to
Tentatively Identified Compounds  (TIC)\-  CtMnpoupfasyftetecteTT' in samples  that
are not target compounds,  internal  stanaards\oif  svnrrogate  standards.  Up  to  10
peaks are subjected  to mass spectral  library  sea/ches  for  tentative
identification.

Time - When required to record  time^n  any  deliverable item,  time  shall be
expressed as Military Tirte, /Te.^Na 2V-hour clocli
sampl<
Traffic Report  (TR)  - An
sampler, which  accomnani/s  the s
which is used for docume
                    form filled out by the
    ler duringxshLpment to the laboratory and
      condition and receipt by the laboratory.
Twelve-Hour Time Period "XThe  twe/ve  (12) hour  time period  for  GC/MS  system
tuning, standards calibratiohsXinitial or continuing  calibration) begins  at
the moment of  inj^etirm-Qf  the DKTPP  analysis that the  laboratory submits as
documentation yr complianto^e.  The tinyfe period ends  after  12 hours has
elapsed accoBflinft^Eb tKSxsjystebi^ clock.
Validated Tim<
received ait
receipt
t KVTSR) - The date on which a sample is
 illj.ty,  as recorded on the shipper's delivery
 t.
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USEPA CONTRACT LABORAT08Y

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                               TABLE OF CO!
PREFACE 	
EXHIBIT A  SUMMARY OF REQUIREMENTS FOR METAL ANALYSIS
EXHIBIT B  REPORTING AND DELI
EXHIBIT C  TARGET COMPOUND LIST .  .
EXHIBIT D  PREPARATION AND ANALYSIS
EXHIBIT E  QUALITY ASSURANCE/QDALITY CONTROL REQUIREMENTS
EXHIBIT F  EVIDENTIARY
EXHIBIT G  GLOSSARY OF
AIR
                                                                      PAGE NO.
.   i
A-l
B-l
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                                    PREFACE
      The purpose of this contract is to provide  the  U.S.  Environmental
Protection Agency (EPA) with chemical analytical  services/ quality control
procedures, and an analysis structure which will  generates  data of known and
documented quality.  The methods for the analysis of  ambiejit air was developed
with the guidance of the air toxics workgroup  to  ensure tHat the needs of
regional, state and local air pollution programs  were1 address
      The samples to be analyzed are of ambient  air' collectedNat or
vicinity of known or suspected hazardous waste sic«s/and may con
potentially hazardous organic and/or inorganic mat?
concentrations.  The Contractor should be aware
associated with the handling and analyses of tmes/
Contractor's responsibility to take all necessai
ensure the health and safety of its employees./The Co
for providing a safe working environment and making
potential hazards of working with and analyzing^thes
                  ^ the
             iba4ji
 ial in high
the potential hazard!
samples.  It is the
         .nd precautions to
        tor is responsible
       iployees aware of the
       les.
measui
      Procedures specified herein shall be usedxin  the^preparation and
analysis of air samples for the presence and quanfci^atiohxPf inorganic
parameters.  The Contractor shall employ safe handling>dures  and
generally accepted laboratory practi^esin the performancxof Contract
requirements and shall follow the yquality~~a»surance and quality control
(QA/QC) program specified herein.

      The data obtained under this contract will be usea"-fty EPA to determine
the existence and extent of risk posedNby naz^xdrius waste  disposal sites  to
the public, individuals involved in Supe\furra site  cleanups,  and the
environment.  The data may be used in civnSL ana/or  criminal litigation which
requires the strictest adh.ejfeTlce-x.to chain-oS^cuVfody protocol,  document
control, and quality assurance procedures.
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                                  EXHIBIT A
                           SUMMARY OF REQ





                                     FOR
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                                   EXHIBIT A
           SUMMARY OF REQUIREMENTS FOR METAL ANAXYS1S OF AMBIENT AIR
                               TABLE OF CONT:
SECTION 1   GENERAL REQUIREMENTS	>x. .  . S^.	   A-l
SECTION 2
      2.1
      2.2

      2.3

SECTION 3
      3.1
      3.2
      3.3
      3.4
      3.5
Requirements	A-12
SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS
Receive and Prepare
Analyze Samples for till
Quantitation of Specifi*
Perform Required Quality
Quality Control Procedures
DETAILED TECHN
Personnel
Facilities
Instrum
Data
Laborato
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Exhibit A
                                                  Metal Analysis  of  Ambient Air
                                   SECTION 1

                             GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

      The Contractor shall employ procedures  specified  in  tn~is  Contract  in the
preparation and analysis of the ambient  air samples  for/Che presence  and
quantitation of the metal parameters indicated in  Exhibit
                                                                           fed
      The Contractor shall employ proven  techniqutsT^to identify anc
the metal parameters presented in the Target  Compound List  (TCL) as
in Exhibit C.  The Contractor shall perform sample7preparation, analysis
procedures, and quality control procedures as/preScribed/io Exhibit D,  and
meet specified sample preservation and holding £'ime requirements.

      For all samples analyzed under this /contract, ttfe Contractor shall
adhere to the quality assurance/quality cda^rol  c^A/QC)/protocols specified in
Exhibit E and abide by the evidentiary protocols  specified  in Exhibit  F.

      Following sample analysis, the Contractor  shaTlxperfcJlsn data reduction
and shall report analytical activities, sample data, andxqualifcy control
documentation as designated in Exhib"TE~~frr-~JExhibit B contaihe^ll reporting
and deliverables requirements for ^hist_^ntracFT~±ne4u4ing  copies of the  data
reporting forms and forms instruction
      To ensure proper understanding  o£  tlie  lang'
G contains a glossary of terms.  When a
explanation, the glossary meaning  shall  bVapp]
do not replace or take precedency over specific*
Contract text.
                                                  ge in this contract, Exhibit
                                                  sed in the text without
                                                cable.  Glossary definitions
                                                information included  in the
      The samples to be/anadyzed
hazardous waste sites
at high concentration/levels.
hazards associated with/the hand4.ii
Contractor's respoi
health and safety of it
                                           itrac£or/are from known or  suspected
                                    in hazarcteusprganic and/or metal  materials
                                    Cpfitrketor  should be aware of the  potential
                                     and analysis of these samples.   It  is  the
                                    all necessary measures to ensure  the
      In addition, the Contractor must be  aware of  the importance of
maintaining thexiStegrrEy^pf the^data generated under this contract, as  it  is
used to make «(ajoju-4ecisionsNregardih« public health or welfare and the
environment/  Ijsaddition>xdata\ generated  under this contract may be used in
litigation/against potentially  responsible parties  in the enforcement  of
Superfund/
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Exhibit A
                                 Metal Analysis  of Ambient Air
                                   SECTION 2

                             SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS

      For each sample, the Contractor shall perform

2.1   TASK I:   RECEIVE AND PREPARE AMBIENT AIR
     2.1.1    The Contractor shall receive and
     of-custody  and document control  procedure

     2.1.2    The Contractor shall provide t:
     and instrumentation  for analyses of th
     than the quantitation limits  specific
     provides the Contractor with  the spec
     for ambient air  samples and an appropria
     that shall  be used.
     2.1.3    The Contractor shall prepare and analyze  sasroles yithin the
     maximum holding  time  specif ied/irT'fetliiJkitl),  even if thss^s times are less
     than the maximum data submission time alloweH—-i»-£h.is contract.
                                 idle  samples under the"
                               'described in Exhibit F.
                                            ftical expertise
                                          ^qual to or lower
                               Exhibi^C./ In Exhibit D, EPA
                                      preparation techniques
                                         ilytical procedures
     2.1.4    The Contractor is advis
     contract are usually  from known o
     may contain high  levels of organic
     hazardous nature  and  of unknown
     be  handled  throughout the—preparation
     caution.  The  Contractor sha]Lt\be respori
     and precautions to
                     strui
                                eived under this
                          ardous waste sites and
                      materials of a potentially
                       concentration, and should
                      lysis with  appropriate
                       for all necessary measures
          sur-e~fche health and gafetv of laboratory employees.
2.2   TASK II:
ANALYZE
SPEC]
PLES FOR THE IDE
WON AND QDANTITATION OF
                         PARAME1
     2.2.1   For e
     perform the  analyi
     accompanies  the  samp
     specific analytical
           Cs)  tc
         requi
        red, the Contractor shall be  required to
        as  follows.  The  documentation that
          Contractor facility shall  indicate
          ^or  that  sample or set  of  samples.
     2.2.2   /6xhibie-41spec"rCies  thevvana/lytical procedures that shall be
     used.  Exhibit D contains instructions and references for preparation of
     ambient air samples containing low-to-medium  concentrations of metals for
     ICP./1CP/MS,  or AA analysis.

     2.2v3   "Ml  samples must Initially be run undiluted (i.e., final product
     of sampJ^e preparation  procedure).   When an analyte concentration exceeds
     the calibrated otxlinear/raiige,  appropriate dilution [but not below the
     contract required qilanjn.tacion limit (CRQL) ]  and reanalysis of the
     prepared sample rs^requiped,  as specified in  Exhibit D.
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Exhibit A
                               Metal Analysis of Ambient Air
    2.2.4    For the purpose of this contract,  a  full  s
    defined as analysis  for all of the  TCL constituents
    C  in accordance with the methods and quality  contro^
    Exhibit D and performance  of  related QA/QC as
    Laboratory Control Samples (LCS) and spike sample,
    considered a separate full sample analysis.  Al
    are considered an  inherent part of  this Contra
    contract sample unit price.
2.3   TASK III:
PERFORM REQUIRED QUALITY ASS
PROCEDURES
                                            Analysis  is
                                           iified in Exhibit
                                             procedures  in
                                           in Exhibit E.
                                              shall each be
                                                requirements
                                                     in  the
     2.3.1    All specific QA procedures pre
     procedures  prescribed  in Exhibit D sha
     Contractor.  Records documenting the
     maintained  in  accordance with the doc
     in Exhibit  F,  and shall be  reported in ac
     requirements.
                              AND QUALITY CO!
                                           ts
                                         fdhered
                                         E and QC
                                           to by the
                                ot^col shall be
                                  rocedures prescribed
                                1th Exhibit B
     2.3.2    The Contractor  shall  establish  and use on a^contihuing basis
     QA/QC procedures,  including thfiT3aliy-~oi^(as required)'"'mojte frequent use
     of standard reference solutioi4 fremEPArNl5T7--ec_jgecondary standards
     traceable  thereto,  where available\at~~3pp*onriate concentrations (i.e.,
     standard solutions  designed to ensurte that .operating-parameters of
     equipment  and  procedures,  from samVLeNrecelpC' through identification and
     quantitation,  produce reliable data)\  Eaoiiblts D and E provide specific
     QA/QC requirements.
     2.3.3    Additional
     i.e., with  each Cast
     Laboratory  Control
     for metals  submitted
     verification of
            shall, be required (Quarterly  or  more  frequently;
        or/Sample  Delivery Grfcup \SDG),  in the form of
          les  (L&S)Uafiaseerforn^n6e Evaluation Samples (PES)
           EPA for Contracbsr^analysis,  and in the form of
          snt  pafrramnftersy^as  described in Exhibit D and E.
      2.3.3.1
      of data (Exhibit
      and returning analys'Ss dat.
      Contract andwithin the
      Delivery/Schedule.
                 to the Contractor formats for  the reporting
                •ntractor shall be responsible for completing
                 ;heets in the format specified  in this
              me st>^cified in the Contract Performance/
      2.3.3^2  / Use of"f
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Exhibit A
                         Metal Analysis of Ambient Air
    2.3.4    The Contractor shall provide analytical  equ}
    expertise  for  this  contract as specified by the fol

      2.3.4.1   Inductively coupled plasma (ICP) emis
      the capability to analyze metals sequentially 0r

      2.3.4.2   Inductively coupled plasma-mass sp
      capability to analyze metals (optional).
      2.3.4.3   Atomic absorption (AA) spectroi;
      furnace and flame analysis capabilities;
                                     ,t and technical
                                      £rometer with
                                          .sly.

                                                 :h the
                            equipped with graphite
      2.3.4.4   The Contractor shall have, In-b/ouse, the appropriate standards
      for all target compounds listed in Exhibit C -prior /to accepting any
      samples from the Sample Management OSfice  cfiMQ/.  /Standards provided by
      EPA for use in the Preaward Performance^EyaluatiMi may not contain all
      the target compounds and thus shall not bemused fcH^routine analyses
      unless or until they have been supplemented with^commfe^ially-available
      standard materials.
     2.3.5   The minimum  function
     and conditions of this contract
     designate  and use qualified key
     The EPA reserves the  right to revfn
     experience.
                Project Mana

                Inorganijz LabtJTatpry

                Quali

                Systems

                Progr

                      ively
Assurance 6
                Inductively


                Inductively
                                   to meet  the  terms
                                     ontractor shall
                                   ese  functions.
                            qualifications  and
                   (ICP) Operators.

                   (ICP) Spectroscopist.

          d Plasma-Mass Spectrometer (ICP-MS)


          'd Plasma-Mass Spectrometer (ICP-MS)
       2. 3.5.10 Gtaphite^

       2.3.5.11 Sample
     ration
Atomic Absorption  (GFAA) Operators.

  Laboratory Supervisor.
 December,  1991
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Exhibit A
                               Metal Analysis of Ambient Air
      2.3.5.12  Sample Preparation Specialists.

      2.3.5.13  Chemist (back-up).

     NOTE:   The  Contractor  shall  designate a Sample Custodiahx^and a Document
     Control Officer.                                /
                                                   /
     2.3.6    The Contractor shall  respond within 3^0  d^
     data recipients  for additional information oir^tplanations thai
     from the Government's  inspection activities/  /
     2.3.7    The Contractor is required to  regain' unused,
     used sample  containers  for a period of &6 days aftei
     unless  otherwise  instructed  in Exhibit/B or Exhibit D/
                                           >le volumes and
                                          -a. submission
     2.3.8    The Contractor shall adhere "to  the"~tehaln-of'-custody and document
     control procedures  described in Exhibitrv.  Documentation, as described
     therein, shall  be required to show that  all ptoceduses are being strictly
     followed.   This documentation shall be reporteo-in^ theXJomplete Case File
     Purge  (Exhibit  B).

     2.3.9    Sample shipments  to ttfie ContractoTrr3H&acility will be scheduled
     and coordinated by  SMO, acting\on^eKair§~oi the Administrative Project
     Officer (APO) .   The Contractor  sfealV^communaca£e~-withJ5MO personnel by
     telephone  as necessary  throughout^he^rooess/of sample scheduling,
     shipment,  analysis,  and data reporting/\#o erisure that samples are
     properly processed.
      2.3.9.1   If there are prob
      containers broken)/or
      Reports not with /hipment,
      correspond) the yConCractor
      The Contractor/sha/l immedi
      laboratory conait/ons tha
      reporting.
      advance regardirg^samp
      specify the estimate^ deli
                 :S with tfte  samples  (e.g.,  mixed media,
               e documentation/paperwork (e.g., Traffic
                         and Traffic  Report numbers do not
                  11  immediately contact SMO for resolution.
                tely'~nby/a unique EPA Case number assigned by
            coup of samples collected at one site or
           finite time period, and will include one or more
with associated; blanks.  Samples may be shipped to the
                  or multiple shipments over a period of
              oC the Case.  A Case consists of one or more
             by the following:
      2.3.10.1  E"a«h, Castex^ field samples received; or

      2.3.10.2  Each 20 fiel
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Exhibit A
                   Metal A:
           .nalys i
sis of Ambient Air
      2.3.10.3  Each seven calendar day period during whyfh field samples in a
      Case are received  (said  period  beginning with the/receipt of the first
      sample in the SDG).
     2.3.11  Data  for all samples in an SDG must be
     one  package)  in the order specified in Exhibit
     EPA  number of the first sample received in theCS
     are  received together in the first SDG shipm
     lowest sample  number (considering both alp
     the  first  group of samples received under
     reported on all data reporting forms.
     that the last  sample in the SDG is receve
                                together  (in
                         The SBG^numfci&r  is  the
                           When several  samples
                       the SDG number"
                       numeric designations)/in
                  e/SDG.  The SDG number  is
                 SJ5G ReceijFfcsJJate is  the  day
     2.3.12   The  Contractor is responsibly
     samples  are received, through proper
     and communication with SMO personnel.
jle
                             each SDG as
                          ation  (see Exhibit  B)
     2.3.13    Each  sample received by the Contractor ^ill bevjabeled with an
     EPA sample number,  and accompanied by a Traffic Repo-Kt  (Tib form bearing
     the sample number and descriptivei?rfo«naEi.on regardingN^ie sample.  The
     Contractor shall complete and\sign,j:he TR,  rec&rttingtit\e date of sample
     receipt and sample condition on\re\eipTT~1:roi?-7each sample^ container.

     2.3.14    The Contractor shall submXt sXgneft o6pies of TRs for all samples
     in an SDG to SMO within three calendar MVS /fo 1 lowing receipt of the last
     sample  in the  SDG.   TRs shall be subm\tted/in SDG sets  (i.e., all TRs  for
     a SDG shall be clipped cegether) with an SDG Cover Sheet containing
     information regarding/the SDGXas specified 1*1 Exhibit  B.

     2.3.15    EPA Case numbers (initlulifrig^SDG nunJ^e^rs) and EPA sample numbers
     shall be used  by /he /Contractor in identifying samples  received under
     this contract  both verbally ^ind/£n re>ng picK**qj/of samples at the nearest servicing
     airport/ bus stationT^r o\her carrier service within the Contractor's
     geographical area.
     2.3/17 CThe  Contractor s
     provided that the total
     does n&t^excefed the monti
     the Contractor eiiect to/ac
     remain bound By^ alloojitrc
     accepted.
 11)accept all samples scheduled by SMO,
 tbefr of samples received in any calendar month
y ^limitation expressed in the contract.  Should
  pt additional samples, the Contractor shall
 t requirements for analysis of those samples
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Exhibit A
                                                 Metal Analysis of Ambient Air
                                   SECTION  3

                 DETAILED TECHNICAL & MANAGEMENT REQU]

      The Contractor shall have the following technical and"
capabilities:

3.1 PERSONNEL

    3.1.1    Project Manager

      3.2.1.1   Responsible for all technical
      meet all terms and conditions of the

      3.1.1.2   Education:   Minimum of Bac
      scientific/engineering discipline.

      3.1.1.3   Experience:  Minimum of three yeai
      including at least one year in a supervisory pc
     3.1.3
             Quality
      3.1.3.1   Res
      data generation

      3.1.3.2   Education:
      scientif

      3 . 1 . 3 ./3  /Experienci
      including at least one
      pra
                                                             laboratory to


                                                          n chemistry or any
                                                          oratory experience
                                                       tion
    3.1.2    Inorganic Laboratory

      3.1.2.1   Responsible for all
      laboratory to meet all terms

      3.1.2.2   Education:   Minimum of Ba<:he
      scientific/engineering discipline.

      3.1.2.3   Experience/' Minimi
      in operating a ICP/1C,
      supervisory posit
                                                  degree in chemistry or any
                                                    of laboratory experience
                                                    t least one year in a
                                   rseeing the quality assurance aspects of
                                    direptly to upper management.

                                       Bachelor's degree in chemistry or any

                                       ^
                             Minimum of three years of laboratory experience,
                                  of applied experience with QA principles and
                                  .aboratory.
      3.1.4.1
      computing s
      generating, up
      deliverables .
                                 :he management and quality control of all
                                   software, documentation, and procedures),
                              I'd performing quality control on automated
December, 1991
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Exhibit A
                   Metal Analysis of Ambient Air
      3.1.4.2   Education:  Minimum of Bachelor's degree xritm four or more
      intermediate courses in programming, information management, database
      management systems, or systems requirements analjj

      3.1.4.3   Experience:   Minimum of three years
      systems management or programming including
      software used for data management and gener

     3.1.5    Program Analyst

      3.1.5.1   Responsible for the installa
      of software and programs; generating
      control procedures on analytical dat,
      3.1.5.2   Education:  Minimum of Bac
      intermediate courses in programming, in:
      systems, or systems requirements analysis.
                               and maintenance
                             ferforming quality
                             .ted deliverables.
                           with four or more
                         management, information
      3.1.5.3   Experience:  Minimum of two years experiei^ce i^ systems or
      applications programming inclmding~-ORe__£ear of experifen^e with software
      used for data management and^ gemsr_at ion of~~35iivexables.

     3.1.6    Inductively Coupled PlaSma\ICP) Spea€ro~

      3.1.6.1   Responsible for the operation, i/nterpretation, and maintenance
      of  the  ICP spectrometer(s) to meet a^.1 terms and conditions of the
      contract.
      3.1.6.2   Educati
      scientific/engineer
      spectroscopy.

      3.1.6.3   Exp/ri
      ICP analysis
                      gree in chemistry or any
                      ized training  in  ICP
                 rs of applied experience with
     3.1.7
       ICP
       requiremi
       maintaining
      operation  and maintenance of the ICP
.all  teriJis/and conditions of the contract.

      of Bachelor's degree  in chemistry or  any
     .pline.

       of one year of  applied experience with
       samples; or in  lieu of educational
  zfoal years of experience operating  and
 Station.
 December,  1991
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Exhibit  A
                                           Metal Analysis of Ambient Air
     3.1.8    ICP-MS Spectroscopist (Required if ICP-MS  is

       3.1.8.1  Responsible for the operation,  interpret,
       of the  ICP-MS spectrometer(s) to meet  all terms
       contract.
                                                         e used.)

                                                         and maintenance
                                                     Conditions of  the
       3.1.8.2   Education:  Minimum of Bachelor's degr
       scientific/engineering discipline  and  specializ
       ICP-MS spectroscopy.

       3.1.8.3   Experience:  Minimum of  one year of applied experience wit
       ICP-MS analysis of environmental sample/ ana a minimum of  two years  of
       applied  experience with ICP analysis of environmental/samples.

     3.1.9   ICP-MS Operator  (Required  if
                                          t

       3.1.9.1   Responsible for the operati
       spectrometer(s) to meet all terms  and
      3.1.9.2   Education:  Minimum of Bachelor's degree^
      scientific/engineering discit
                                                 fenance of the ICP-MS
                                                    the contract.
                                                          istry or any
      3.1.9.3   Experience:   Mini
      ICP and  ICP-MS analysis of env}
      educational requirement, three a*
      and maintaining ICP instrumentatic

     3.1.10   Graphite Furnac

      3.1.10.1 Response
      spectrometer(s) t;

      3.1.10.2 Educ
      scientific/e^
                                                       :xperience with
                                                     'in lieu of
                                                of experience operating
                                           ng ICP-MS techniques.

                                           (GFAA) Operator

                                              intenance of the GFAA
                                             ons of the contract.

                                            degree  in chemistry or any
3.1.10.3  Experi
analysis of enviro
requirement_three
     3.1.11
      3.1.
      scienti
3.1.11.3
including at least
                Exper
                                     of one year of applied experience with AA
                                    les; or in lieu of educational
                                      ars of experience operating and
;tioi\ Laboratory Supervisor

       1 technical efforts of sample preparations
       ions of the EPA contract.

         of Bachelor's degree in  chemistry or any
 /discipline.

   inimum of three years  of laboratory experience,
 /year of supervisory experience.
December, 1991
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Exhibit A
                                             Metal Analysis of Ambient Air
                                                        *
3.1.12   Sample Preparation Specialist

  3.1.12.1  Responsible for  all aspects of sample
  terms  and conditions  of the EPA contract.
      3.1.12.2  Education:   Minimum of high school
      course in general chemistry or equivalent.

      3.1.12.3  Experience:  Minimum of six monti
      analytical laboratory.

     3.1.13   Technical Staff Redundancy

      3.1.13.1  In order to ensure continu
      required work as specified by the co:
      minimum of one chemist available at all
      person with the following qualifications.

      3.1.13.2  Education:   Minimum of Bachelor's
      scientific/engineering discin/ini
                                                                   to meet all
                                                                  ge level
                                                  applied experiencexin/an
                                                      o accomplish the
                                                         shall have a
                                                     back-up technical
                                                            istry or any
      3.1.13.3  Experience:  Minimum^of\pne~~yeaxL of experience in each of the
      following areas:  ICP and  ICP-MS o^rationf anffTnaiateriance; AA operation
      and maintenance; classical chemis£ry\ana^ytical procedures; and sample
      preparation for metals analysis.  \   \/  /
3.2
  FACILITIES
     The adequacy of the
technical staff  for accc
contract.
faci
                           ies
                    np1ish ing\ the
                                   equipm«
                                     uired
it £$  as important as the
  ?rK/as specified by the  EPA
3.2.1    Sample Keced.pt Area/

     Adequate, ">5
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Exhibit A
                      Metal Analysis  of Ambient Air
       3.2.3.1  Benches with chemical resistant  tops.

       3.2.3.2  Exhaust hoods.

       3.2.3.3  Glove box or isolated area in which
       materials.
       3.2.3.4  Source of distilled or demineraliz(ed/organic-i

       3.2.3.5  Analytical balance(s) located away/from draft  and rapic
       in temperature.
3.3  INSTRUMENTATION

      At a mini"""",  the  Contractor  shall
operative at the time  of the  Preaward  Sit?
full duration of the contract.

     3.3.1    100 Samples/Month Capacity Requirement
                                               inge
                             ng instruments
                            id  committed for  the
         Fraction
   No/ of
Instrument^
  ICP Metals
                ICIf EnlissionSpectrometer  with MS
               \p^ctefctor (if appropriate)	
  GFAA Metals
               Atomic Absorption Spectrometer with
               ^Graphite  Furnace Atomizer
     NOTE:   The Contractor jghallNjav*
     (operational)  at aT.1 /times

                           Quantify
           ie following instruments available
                 system:
               Inst
                                                   its
                                               3FAA
          These instruments miist/be included in the bidder's inventory of
     equipment.   In additiohxthe'Sontractor shall have an in-house stock of
     instrument .parts—and circuit boards to ensure continuous operation to
     meet  con£^act-specifie< holding^an
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Exhibit A
                         Metal Analysis  of Ambient Air
3.3.2 200 Samples/Month Capacity Requirements / /
Fraction
ICP Metals
GFAA Metals
No. of
Instrument (s)
1
1
/ Tyije of
/ Instrument
ICP Emission Speirtromefefer with MS
Dectectror /if appropriate }\.
Atomi/c Absorption Spectrometer wtfth
Graimite Furnace Atomizer ^/
    NOTE:  The Secondary  Instrument Requirement/for
    Capacity  is one GFAA.

          These  instruments  must be  inclui
    equipment.  In addition, the Contractor
    instrument parts  and  circuit boards  to ensu
    meet  contract-specified holding and  turnaround
     3.3.3    Instrument Specificat
          Further information on inXtrument--specifications
    ancillary  equipment may be  found\inNj;xhibit/D
    Contract.
                                     les/Month
                                 r's inventory of
                                an in-house stock of
                                  lous operation to
3.4   DATA HANDLING AND PACKAGING
      The Contractor shall
specified in Exhibit B.
required to:

     •     Provide spa
          requirements
                   4
     •     Designate
          submission.
           to submiKreports and data packages  as
        jlete, this  tasV,  the Contractor  shall be
3.5 LABORATORY
      The Co
responsibil
sufficient/re
operatic'
personnel t
Function* inc

     3.5.1
                                     .d required
                                     Exhibits in this
ill
                         s to meet the contract
           msible for report preparations and
              nave an organization with well-defined
    for eacfiNjidividual in the management system to ensure
 ources for EPA\contract(s) and to maintain a successful
o establish this\capability,  the Contractor shall designate
carry out the following responsibilities for the EPA contract.
  Je, but are not/limited to,  the following:

          Staff
          Responsibtexfor all/technical efforts for the EPA contract such as
     sample  preparationT^anmie analysis,  sample validation,  and trouble-
     shooting of all  instruments.
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Exhibit A
                                    Metal Analysis of Ambient Air
     3.5.2
Project Manager
          Responsible for overall aspects of EPA contra
     receipt  through data delivery)  and  shall  be the
     Headquarters  APO and Regional Technical Project 0

     3.6.3    Sample  Custodian
          Responsible for receiving the EPA samp
    storage).
     3.6.4    Quality Assurance Officer

          Responsible for overseeing the q
     and  reporting directly to  upper  mana
                                                (from sample
                                               contact for EPA
                                                . (TPO).
     3.6.5
Document Control Officer
          Responsible for ensuring that all document
     the  Complete  SDG File  for  inventory  and are
     EPA  Region or other receiver  a.
                                              aspects of the data
                                                  are placed  in
                                                  .e appropriate
December, 1991
                                                        Page  A-13

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                                   EXHIBIT B
December, 1991

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                                   EXHIBIT B
                    REPORTING AND DELIVERABLES  REQUIREMENT!
                               TABLE OF CONTENTS
SECTION 1  CONTRACT REPORTS/DELIVERABLES DISTRIBUTION  .........  B-l
B-3
SECTION 2  REPORTING DESCRIPTIONS AND ORDER/OF /DATA DELIVERABLES

      2.1  Updated Standard Operating Procedure

      2.2  Sample Traffic Reports

      2.3  Sample Data Package  ...........  •x\-  -^N •  •  •  •  B'7
      2.4  Results of Intercompar
           Performance Evaluation

      2.5  Complete Case File (CSF)

      2.6  Verification of Instrument

      2.7  Quality AssurangePlan
SECTION 3  FORM INSTRUCTIONS GUID!
SECTION 4  DATA RE
B-12

B-12

B-12

B-12


B-14


B-49
December, 1991

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Exhibit B
                                                 Metal Analysis of Ambient Air
                                   SECTION 1

                  CONTRACT REPORTS/DELIVERABLES DISTRI
      The following table summarizes the contract r
requirements specified in the Contract Schedule an
of each deliverable.  NOTE: Specific recipient
to change during the term of the contract.  The EPA^A
Contractor in writing of such changes when they/occur.
                                                                 ;eliverables
                                                                     ribution
                                                                        ub j ect
                                                                           ,the
            Item
                             No. of
                             Copies
Scheiland Detfvefcy
                                                                 Distribution
                                                                CD
                              (2)
(3)
  Updated Standard
  Operating Procedures
  (SOPs)
  *Sample Traffic Reports
                                      ***3 days after
                                            tsample  in  S
  **Sample Data Package
  including the Performance
  Evaluation Sample (PES)
                                      ocNdays  a^tereCeipi  of
                                         last  .sample  in SDG
  Results of
  Intercomparison          ..
  Study/Preaward        f
  Performance Evaluation/  >
  (PPE)  Sample        /  /
                                      35
          r receipt of
             in SDG
                                                                 X
  Complete SDG File /
                                       recei
         after data
        f last sample
       in SDG.
                                                                      X
  Verification of
  Parameters
                                        15th day of January ,
                                          April ,  July ,  and
                                              October .
  Plan
                                     \7aubmit copy within 7
                                      days by written request
                                              by APO.
                                                                  As  Directed
Distrib
 (1)   Sampl
 (2)   Environme"
 (3)   USEPA Region
                                ystems Laboratory-Las Vegas
December, 1991
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Exhibit B
              Metal Analysis of Ambient Air
*    Also required in each  Sample  Data Package.

**   Concurrent delivery of these  items to  all recipients
***  An SDG is a group of  samples within  a  Case, r
     seven days or less and not  exceeding 20  samp
     in the SDG are due concurrently.   (See Exhibt
     description).

**** See Exhibit E for description.

NOTE:  As specified in the Contract Schedul
Supplies and Materials),  unless otherwise
shall dispose of unused sample volume and'
earlier than 60 days following submission of

Address

(1)  USEPA Contract Laboratory Program""
     Sample Management Office
     P.O. Box 818
     Alexandria, VA   22313

     For overnight delivery service,  use\st

     300 North Lee Street
     Alexandria, VA   2231
                        ivernment Furnished
                       ;0,  the Contractor
                       ties/containers no
                      data.
(2)   USEPA Environment,
      P.O.  Box  93478
      Las Vegas,  NV
      ATTN:   Data Audit

      For overnight

      944 E.  Harmon
      Las Vegas
      ATTN:

<3)   USEP,
                 ory
e, use street address:
                                  | EPA APO,  will provide the Contractor with
                                    10 EPA Regions.   SMO will provide the
                                 jfonal name/address  lists as necessary
                                   contract and identify other client
                                se basis.
 December,  1991
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Exhibit B
                                  Metal Analysis of Ambient Air
                                   SECTION 2

              REPORT DESCRIPTIONS AND ORDER OF DATA

    The Contractor shall provide reports  and other deli;
the schedule specified in Section F of the IFB,  "S
required content and form of each deliverable is

    All reports  and documentation shall be:

    •  Legible;

    •  Clearly labeled and completed in acpord^nce witK instructions  in this
       Exhibit;
     •  Arranged in the order specified in thi

     •  Paginated; and

     •  Single-sided.

     If submitted  documentation doe
Contractor will be required to  resub:
deficiency(ies) corrected, at no additional co^t
    Whenever  the Contractor is required t
result of an on-site laboratP*y^-evaluation
data shall be clearly marked as  "ADDITIONAL
three contractual data rftcinietTt*  (SlfO, EMSL
shall be included that vdescrribes wiii
Case(s) the data pertain,/and  who /requested
                                              criteria,
                                           /with
                                     the Government.
                                                        the
                                   or resubmit data as a
                                  augh an APO/TPO action,  the
                                  v.and shall be sent to all
                                      Region).   A cover letter
                                   fng delivered, to which EPA
                                 data.
     Section 3  of tt
properly completing'vall
required documentation^
format.
         libit contains instructions to the Contractor for
                jor/cing forms  to provide the EPA with the
                   3  the required data forms in EPA-specified
     Description
Contract Peri
INFORMATION1
concurrent!
                          each deliverable item cited in the
        .iveryxSchedute^^see Section F of the IFB "SCHEDULE
re  specified as^follows  in this Section.   Items submitted
it  be  arranged in\the  order listed.   Additionally,  the
component^ of/each item must be arranged in  the order presented herein.
2.1 UPD2
 DARD OPERATINC
DCEDDRES
   2.1.1   The^Gmitrac^or sh«fl.l/submit updated copies of all required Standard
   Operating-Procedures c&QPs)/that were submitted with the Prebid Performance
   Evaluation (PPE) s^mpJLe resdlts.   The updated SOPs must address any and  all
December, 1991
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Exhibit B
                Metal Analysis of Ambient Air
   issues of laboratory performance and operation identi
   in the review of the PPE sample data and the evalua$
   Documentation.

   2.1.2   The Contractor must supply SOPs for the

      2.1.2.1    Evidentiary SOPs.

      2.1.2.2    Sample  receipt and logging.

      2.1.2.3    Sample  and extract storage area.

      2.1.2.4    Preventing sample  contamir

      2.1.2.5    Security for laboratory and si

      2.1.2.6    Traceabxlity/equivalency of

      2.1.2.7    Maintaining instrument~"?ece*ds_ and bound

      2.1.2.8    Glassware cleaning.
                            by the Contractor
                             Bidder-Supplied
      2.1.2.9   Technical and mana
      data package preparation.
                  laboratory operation and
      2.1.2.10  Internal
      individual data
                      pac
      2.1.2.11  Sample

      2.1.2.12  Chain.
      preparation.

      2.1.2.13  Sample

      •  Data flow

         Proc

         Ev,
       \     /
  contractu^llyxjrequired QA/QC data for each


                   data reporting.

                itrol, including case file


ition/self-inspection system, including:

       for data review;

       ton and accuracy;

  identifying systematic errors;

 jhardcopy data are complete and compliant
    libit B;

     inspection procedure (demonstrated by
personal notebooks, internal PE samples,
         etc
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Exhibit B
                                           Metal Analysis of Ambient Air
   Frequency and type  of  internal  audits  (e.g.,  ram
   checks, perceived trouble  areas);

   Demonstration of problem identification,  corrective
   resumption  of analytical processing result!
   (i.e., QA feedback); and
                                                             quarterly,  spot
                                                              jtions, and
                                                                  il audit
                                                     external) ,
•   Documentation of  audit  reports  (internal/
   corrective action,  etc.

2.1.2.14  Data  Handling.

   2.1.2.14.1   Data Management procedures  defined asf written procedures
   that  are  clearly  defined for all databases  and files used to generate
   or re-submit deliverables specifying the^aQquis^tion or entry,
   update, correction, deletion, storage>>and  security of computer
   readable  data and files.   Key areas of concern include:   system
   organization including  personnel and security>^demoh^tration,
   operations, traceability,  and quality control.
        2.1.2.14.2   Data manual1
        quality control procedures

        2.1.2.14.3   The record of cha
        updates to data originally genei
        must be documented to allow traced
        must include the fol

            Justificatio

            Initials
            changes
                                                    must be subjected to
                                             form of corrections and
                                           mitted,  and/or resubmitted
                                           of updates.   Documentation
                                          ipr each change:
                                         hanges or changes.   Data
                                           rating the  deliverables;
            Changed'
            of the ori
                               t be  retained according to the schedule
                            rable;

                                   t  be reinspected as  a part of the
                                   ion process prior to submission.   The
                                   st the changes must be reinspected;

                         igfcr must  approve changes to originally
                             ; and

                            changes  may be requested by laboratory
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Exhibit B
               Metal Analysis of Ambient Air
        2.1.2.14.4   Life Cycle Management procedures must 1/e applied  to
        computer systems used to generate and edit contract^ deliverables.
        Such systems must be thoroughly tested and dooUmenteM^prior  to
        utilization.                                     **
        2.1.2.14.5   A software test and acceptance p^an includir
        requirements,  test results, and acceptam
        developed, followed, and available in wijittj^n form.
                   iteria must be
        2.1.2.14.6   System changes shall not/
        systems generating deliverables.
        development system and tested prioi

        2.1.2.14.7   Each version of the pi
        identification number, date of  installation^
        and archived.

        2.1.2.14.8   System and operations
        and maintained for each sys
        manual and an operations
        2.1.2.14.9   Individual(s) re
        shall be identified:
            System operation and maintenar
            training; and
                         owing  functions


              luding documentation and
                         tly to production
                          .de first  to a
                         on.

                      fern will be given an
                        of last operation,
                              e developed
                             lude a user's
            Database int

        2.1.2.14.10

2.2  SAMPLE TRAFFIC

   2.2.1   The origina^
   shall be submitted to
   original Contrac

   2.2.2
   SDG shal
                   data updating and QC.

             backup, and  archiving.
page marked "Lab Copy for Return to SMO"
         ry receipt information and signed in
    each sample in the SDG.

in^&QGsets (i.e., TRs for all samples in an
 with an SDG Cover Sheet attached.

11 contain the following items:
                               ull sample price from contract;
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Exhibit B
                    Metal Analysis  of Ambient Air
      Case number;  and

      List of EPA sample numbers  of all  samples in the/SDG/ identifying the
      first  and last samples  received, and their dai.es of ret
                                                           .
   NOTE:   When more than one sample is received in /the/first
   shipment,  the "first" sample received would be i^he/lowest s
   (considering both alpha and numeric designations^, and the
   received would be the highest sample number /considering both alpha
   numeric designations).                      /

   2.2.4    Each TR shall be clearly marked with/the SDG/Nurater and the EPA
   sample number of the first sample in the/ SD;G.  This/information shall be
   entered below the laboratory receipt da4:e 60 the TR. /The TR for the last
   sample received in the SDG shall be clearly ma^Jceti "/DC - FINAL SAMPLE."

   2.2.5    If samples are received at the laboratory wifch^multi-sample TRs,
   all the samples on one multi-sample TR may not nebe^sariiv be in the same
   SDG.   In this instance, the laboratory shall make the^^aoprobriate number of
   photocopies of the TR,  and submi/f~onS~T5«p5L-With each SDG^ejtfver sheet.
2.3  SAMPLE DATA PACKAGE

   2.3.1   The sample data package sha}
   and shall include data for analysis ol
   samples include analytical and field ss
                    5te, consecutively paginated,
                 samples in an SDG.  These
                    sample reanalyses, blanks,
   spikes,  duplicates, and

   2.3.2   The sample

   •   Cover page;

   •   Sample  data  (

   •   Quality control

   •   Raw data;

   •   Prepar.
                Cover Page

                     nt shall
    tory control samples.

    e is divided ^nto^ix units as follows:
      shall co
      Number;
  ex;learly labeled "Cover Page."  The Cover Page
ory name; laboratory code; contract number; Case
  lumber (appears on cover page of SAS); EPA
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Exhibit B
                                           Metal Analysis of Ambient Air
      sample numbers in alphanumeric order, showing EPA Cample number  cross-
      referenced with laboratory ID numbers; and comments, Describing  in
      detail any problems encountered in processing th« samples in the data
      package.
    The Cover Page shall  contain the follow!

"I certify that this data package is in
conditions of the contract,  both technic
other than the conditions detailed abov
in this hardcopy data package has bee
Manager or the Manager's  designee, as/ve
signature."

    This statement shall  be  directly
Laboratory Manager or his designee with a t
the signer's name and title, and the date of
                                                    Lance with the terms
                                                   'and for completeness,  for
                                                            the data  contained
                                                           Che Laboratory
                                                            following
          In the event that the Labrato
      reported  for each sample,
      the problems associated with ce

      2.3.2.2   Sample Data
                                                        he signature of the
                                                           below  it  containing
                                  amp
                      te all data
t provide~^a~de£ailed description of
       on the Cov^t Page.
        Sample  data  shall be submitted with\FORM/I  - Analysis  Data  Sheet,  for
       all  samples in  the SD^<—aH^nged in  in^rea^ing  alphanumeric  EPA sample
       number order.
       2.3.2.3   Quality iCont

        The quality control summar# shii.ll
                                           the following forms:
       NOTE:   If morexthan
       arranged in chror
       •   Initial and Contint
          CRQL
            iP/nd ICP-MS Interference Check Sample  [FORM V - AAIN];

                                  DRM VI  - AAIN];
      bcsratonNControl Sai
                         arm/is necessary, duplicate forms must be
                           tder.
                              vibration Verification [FORM II - AAIN];
                                   idards (Quarterly) [FORM III - AAIN];
                                  e  [FORM VIII  - AAIN];

                                itions  [FORM IX - AAIN];
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Exhibit B
                                           Metal Analysis of Ambient Air
                                                            AAIN];

                                                               1) (FORM XII
    ICP and  ICP-MS  Serial  Dilutions  [FORM X  - AAIN]

    Method Quantitation Limits  (Quarterly)  [FORM

    ICP and  ICP-MS  Interelement Correction Fact
    AAIN];

    ICP-MS Tuning and Response  Factor  Criteria  [70RM XI

    ICP-MS Internal Standards Summary  [FORM^HJ/-  AAIN];

    Preparation Log [FORM  XV -  AAIN];

    Analysis Run Log [FORM XVI  - AAIN]

    Standard Solutions Source [FORM

2.3.2.4  Raw Data
       2.3.2.4.1   For each reported value,^fche Contractor shall  include  all
       raw data from the instrument used to obtkin theSsanple values  (except
       for raw data for quarterly verifications or^lqstrumint parameters).
       Raw data shall contain all instrument readouts u^ed fox. the  sample
       results, including those readeuts^_that may fall beiow the  Method
       Quantitation Limit (MQL) .  .All ICPT"rt^-MS^__and GFAA instruments must
       provide legible hard copy o:C tn^iirectreal-t535~-iBatrument readout
       (i.e., stripcharts, printer CapeV etcTT?  A~ph2tpcopy of  the  direct
       sequential instrument readout
       2.3.2.4.2   The order of raw data
       ICP-MS, and GFAA.  All raw data
       ICP and ICP-MS (if Appropriate) and at
       units for GFAA.
                                         /data package shall be:  ICP,
                                         :lude concentration units for
                                          aencies or concentration
       2.3.2.4.3   Me
       appropriate cos
       following:

       •  Calibration^

       •  Initial and contir
                            oust be^tabeledvwith EPA sample number and
                                          :o identify unequivocally the
                             .eluding source  and preparation date;

                               bration blanks  and preparation blanks;

                               .braeion verification standards,
                           les, CKQL standard,  and linear range
                                   iples (by EPA sample number) and all
                                   olumes used to obtain the reported values.
                                   and dilutions are consistent for all
                                  a general statement outlining these
                                nt;
        •  Duplicates;
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Exhibit B
             Metal Analysis  of Ambient Air
          Spikes  (indicating standard solutions  used,  firial/spike
          concentrations,  volumes  involved).   If spike information (source,
          concentration, volume) is  consistent for a gjtven SD€L^ a general
          statement  outlying these parameters is sufi

          Instrument used,  any instrument adjustmei
          other apparent anomalies on the measure;
          data voided or data not  used to obtain/
          written explanation;
          Data and EPA sample number for ICP
          clearly and sequentially identifi

          All calculations  for sample and
          percent recovery,  coefficient of var~
          linear  fit;
                       data, including
                        and y-intercept of
          Sample wei

          Sufficient
          (i.e.,  laborato
          each batch prepare
       •  Time  and date  of each analysis.   Instrument ruhxlpgs^an be
          submitted if they contain/€Kis~~i»£Qrnjation.   If tttesj^istrument does
          not automatically provide^ timeof analySts-^-theise must be manually
          entered on all raw data for iMti33r-and continuing?calibration
          verification and blanks,  as\weri as incerfe?enee^check samples and
          linear range analysis standa

       •  Integration times for GFAA analsis.

      2.3.2.5   Preparatl

          These logs mus

       •  Date;
identify unequivocally which QC samples
sample, preparation blank) correspond  to
                                 arati
     2.3.2
                                          ant sample changes or reactions
                                   TRs and SDG Cover Sheet shall be  submitted
                                   is  Exhibit  for  all  of the  samples in the
                                 ;ed in increasing EPA sample number order,
                            md/numeric designations.
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Exhibit B
                                               Metal Analysis  of Ambient Air
                                   TABLE B-l
                        Codes for Labelling Metal Data
                     /so
                                                                    ^\^/
                                                   for blank standard
                                                          SlO,   etc.
Sample  ...................... /.  ./. . >x  XJBSJXX
Duplicate
Sample Spike
Instrument Calibration Standards:
  ICP and ICP-MS   .............   Sor
  Atomic Absorption
  Initial Calibration Verification
  Initial Calibration Blank   ......    .........  ICB
  Continuing Calibration Verification   . /  . x.  ../../ .....  CCV
  Continuing Calibration Blank  ..... S^.  . 7x  / . / .....  CCB
Interference Check  Samples:
  Solution A   ................. >x-  ->Xr •  •  •   ICSA
  Solution AB   ..................  -^X' ^X.  '  ICSAB
  CRQL Standard for AA   ...............  -^X '  7 '  '  CRA
  CRQL Standard for ICP  and ICP-MS /Tr^T— r-^^...  .  .  . ?Ns/  .  .  CRI
Laboratory Control  Samples   .  .  . (  .    .-  •^~^~~~^^~-j .....  LCS
Preparation Blank  ........
Linear Range Analysis Standard  . .    .    .  .  ./. /~7~~r~~. — .  .  .  .  LRS
NOTES:
                                        V
      When  an MSA is performed-ensamples
      "1",  "2" or "3" suffixes musKbe the 1
      Number.   For instaXicey'ailStSA\pike of a
      "XXXXXXDO".
                                        other\than field samples, the "0",
                                                 be added to the EPA Sample
                                                  cate must be formatted
  2.
3.
    The numeric suffia
    indicates the/ti
'that  follow
value
                                       concen
                     fix for the standards
                    ion of the standard in
       ICP  and ICP-MS c
       analytes at differed
       follow the I
       in the
                       ICP-
  4.
 Eon /Standards usually consist of several
.concentrations.  Therefore, no numeric suffix can
    calibration standards unless all the analytes
       .at the same concentrations.

      considered to be a calibration standard if
 ^LibXation curve, thus it must be formatted like
         format must be used if the CRQL standard
      ish the calibration curve.
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Exhibit B
                                   Metal Analysis of Ambient  Air
2.4 RESULTS  OF INTERCOMPARISON/PERFOEMANCE EVALUATION

   The reporting of analytical results for  Intercompa:
Performance Evaluation  (PPE) sample  analyses  include,
specified in part 2.3 for reporting  of sample data.,
carried through the exact same process as  an  anal

2.5 COMPLETE CASE FILE PURGE

   2.5.1   The Complete SDG File package includes7 all lal
   received or generated for a specific Ca.se/that have
   submitted to EPA as a deliverable.  These  itfems sha}
   as  a deliverable.  These items shall be/sulipitted
   Inventory Sheet FORM AADC-2 (see  Exhib
   numbering and inventory procedure).
   limited to, sample tags, custody  records,  s
   analysts'  logbook pages, bench sheets,  instrumenb^readoi
                                                ANALYSES
                                                idy/Pre award
                                             atory records
                                              een previously
                                              submitted to EPA
                                             with their Document
                                           tion of document
                                               but are not
                                           ing records,
                                               records, computer
   printouts,  raw data summaries, instrument  logbook  pa|
   instrument conditions), correspo/n~aen©«^_and  the  document
                                                 Luding
                                                tentory.
   2.5.2   Shipment of the Complet
   overnight courier, priority mail 6r e^quivale^t
   seals, which are provided by EPA, sbaLKbe ypL
   and a document inventory and transmictal
   is not required to maintain any docume
by
                                                class mail,
                                             'able.   Custody
                                    ed on shipping containers
                                     included.  The Contractor
                                   a sample Case after
   submission of the Complete_JIPG File packageKhowever,  the Contractor should
   maintain a copy of the/documentxinventoryXandxtransinittal letter.
2.6  VERIFICATION OF INS
   The Contractor si
methods  specified  ii
instrument used und^r
methods,  the  Contract*
           ferform and i?6p3r-t quarterly verification of MQLs by
           ibit D and s. for eafc&OTpe and model number of
        tfirs^conttracyt.  For ICP  and ICP-MS instrumentations and
           shari/als/D report annual  interelement correction
                     ination), wavelengths used, and integration
                        lent Parameters forms for the current
                      dafca package. using appropriate forms.
factors  (including methoffvqf  de
times.   Annual  Verification o£^Ins
year  shall be sudSSIttea^HLn each
Submission of/Qitarj-Ai-jy VixrfJi^ai-ii^ of Ang<-yniiK.T»»- Parameters shall include
the raw  dat? usj&o. to detferjnine\those values reported.
2.7
3SURANCE PLAN
           TfifexContractor  shall prepare a written Quality Assurance Plan (QAP)
   which afe^cribe^the  procedures/ that are implemented to achieve the
   following?\mainta4^i data/integrity, validity, and useability; ensure that
   analytical measuremehtssystams  are maintained in an acceptable state of
   stability and  repr«kducibil;n:y;  detect problems through data assessment and
   established  correctivfexacxion procedures which keep the analytical process
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Exhibit B
Metal Analysis of Ambient Air
   reliable;  and document all aspects of the measurement
   provide data which are technically sound and legally

   2.7.2   The QAP must present,  in specific terms,
   organization, objectives,  functional guidelines,
   activities designed to achieve the data quality
   contract.   Where applicable,  SOPs pertaining to<
   included or referenced as  part of the QAP.
   during on-site laboratory  evaluation and upoi
             ss in order to
             ible.
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Exhibit B:  Form Instructions Guide
                                                 Metal Analysis of Ambient Air
                                                                        all
                                                        FORM  II  - AAIN]

                                                          FORM III  - AAIN]
     •  ICP and ICP-MS
       AAIN]
            [S7 Internal-Standards
     •  ICP-MS/In
          lysfis Run Log  [FORMKVI\- AAIN]
            ard^Solutions Sources
                                   SECTION 3

                            FORM INSTRUCTIONS GUIDE

      This section contains specific instructions
required Data Reporting Forms for analysis of metal
air.  This section is organized into the following

     •  General Information and Header Informations

     •  Cover Page - [COVER PAGE - AAIN]

     •  Analysis Data Sheet  [FORM I - AAIN]

     •  Initial and Continuing Calibration

     •  CRQL Standards/Linear Range Standards

     •  Blanks [FORM IV - AAIN]

     •  ICP Interference Check S

     •  Spike Sample Recovery  [FORM V!

     •  Duplicates [FORM VII - AAIN]

     •  Laboratory Control Sample^J FORM VII

     •  Method of Standar/Addlriqns VFORM

     •  ICP Serial Oil
     •  Method Quant
    AAIN]

                >RM XI - AAIN]

  Correction Factors (Annual) [FORM XII -


        Criteria [FORM XIII - AAIN]

Summary [FORM XIV - AAIN]

 AAIN]

 - AAI1

 [FORM XVII - AAIN]
       SampleSLog-InxSheet  [PORM/AADC-IN-1]

       Document Inv«ntory\shee/ [FORM AADC-IN-2]
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Exhibit B:  Form Instructions Guide
                                                 Metal Analysis of Ambient Air
3.1   GENERAL INFORMATION AND HEADER INFORMATION

    3.1.1    Values must be reported on the hardcopy fo
    individual form instructions in this Section.   Eac
    be filled out completely for all analytes.  Multiple
    submitted in place of one form if the  information/o
    submitted on one form.                          /
                                                              cording to the
                                                              submitted must
                                                                cannot be
                                                                 bras can be
                                             appr;
    3.1.2    For rounding off numbers to the
    observe  the following common rules.  If  the
    retained is less  than 5, drop  it  (round  d
    than 5 ,  drop it and  increase the  last  dig
    up) .   If the figure  following  the last
    there  are no digits  to  the right  of  the
    the 5  equals zero, then round  up  if  the^  d
    round  down if that digit is even.

    3.1.3    All characters which  appear on
    presented in the  contract must be reproduced b}
    submitting data,  and the format of the forms
    to that  shown in  the contract. /*te— information may be^^sdderf,  deleted, or
    moved  from its specified position withouC~TM?4Qr ^written approval of the
    EPA APO.  The names  of  the variousX^ields^and analyses— £i . e . ,  "Lab Code",
    "Aluminum") on the forms must  apfcear\as  theV do— oujthe/Eorms ,  except that
    the use  of uppercase and lowercase\ letters As/optional".

    3.1.4    All alphabetic entries made \nto tbfe  forms by  the  Contractor
    must be  in ALL UPPERCASE letters  (i.e.\"LoV', not "Low" or "low").
                                                                by 1 (round
                                                             ned equals 5 and
                                                             to the right of
                                                           tained is odd, or
                                                                forms
                                                             ractor when
                                                                 be identical
     3.1.5    Six pieces of information are common
     each data reporting /forpu  TOase \arjeu  Lab
     No., SAS No., and SDG Ho.  This  information
     and must match  01
                                                   ;o the header sections  of
                                                     Contract, Lab Code,  Case
                                                  (st be entered on every form
      3.1.5.1    Th«
      identify the Is
                     'Lab
      3.1.5.2
      hyphens,
                 The "Contrae
                           the
                           sde*
         name chosen by the Contractor to
    ''may not exceed 25 characters.

         number of the EPA contract, including
   Q.ysesvwjere performed.

  is  an alphabetic abbreviation of up to 6
ttih EPA, to identify the laboratory and aid in
              messing.  This lab
         5ntract is awarded,
        :ept at the direction
             laboratory, the
                                 \ode shall be assigned by the EPA at the time
                                          be modified by the Contractor,
                                  PA.  If a change of name or ownership occurs
                                      will remain the same until the
                                 ie EPA to use another lab code assigned by
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Exhibit B:  Form Instructions Guide
                        Metal Analysis of Ambient Air
      3.1.5.4    The "Case No." is the EPA-assigned Case number (up to 5
      characters) associated with the sample and recorde^ oi/the TR.

      3.1.5.5    The "SAS No." is the EPA-assigned number forXanalyses
      performed under Special Analytical Services  (SAS) ./^IfsanipJ^s are  to be
      analyzed under SAS only and reported on  these/forms, tttenente^ SAS No.
      and leave Case No. blank.  If samples are an^.yzed accordiitg.to
      Contract and have additional SAS requiremen€sO-/then list bottOSase
      and SAS No. on all forms.  If the analyses/haye no SAS requirement
      leave  "SAS No." blank.
      NOTE:  Some samples in an SDG may have
      3.1.5.6    The "SDG No." is the Samp.
      number is  the EPA sample number of t
      When several samples are received togetl
      the SDG number must be the lowest sample
      and numeric designations) in the first  group  o
      the SDG.
                                   ?e others may not.
                                  number.   The SDG
                                 received in the SDG.
                               first SDG shipment,
                                  idering both alpha
                                     received under
     3.1.6    The  EPA sample  number^is ±he uniqueTdeRtifying number given in
     the TR that accompanied that satole^~T^ris--n/umber isas^igned by the EPA
     and it must be used exactly as assii
      3.1.6.1    The "EPA SAMPLE No." mus>t be/entered on several of the forms.
      This  number  appears either in the upper  right  hand corner of the  form,
      or  as the  left column of—actable summarizing data from a number of
      samples.   When the "£PA SAMPLE No."  is\nteXed into the triple-spaced
      box in the upper  r^ght/hand corner of  a  formXit must be centered on the
      middle line  of thp three liraes |£hSt*>qpmpriVe/the box.
       3.1.6.2    All
       field samples
       addition,  tt
       listed in  Table
       appropriate.
  samples7 and^qua^lty control samples associated with
be identified with an-BPA sample number.   In
  guffix and quality control sample abbreviations
     :ion 2 of this Exhibit must be used as
                                    ansctibed to FORMs II-XV in the raw data
                               of decimal/places that are described in Exhibit
                                 o be rounded only when the number of figures
                                    the maximum number of figures specified
                                    form.  If there are not enough figures in
                                     the specified space for that result, then
                                    places to the specified number of
                                   suit for a specific form.  The following
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.Exhibit B:  Form Instructions  Guide
                                             Metal Analysis of Ambient Air
Raw Data Result
5.9
5.99653
95.99653
995.99653
9995.996
99995.9
999995.9
Specified Format
6.3 (to three decimal places)
6.3 (to three decimal places)
6.3 (to three decimal places /
6.3 (to three decimal plac^|%y
6.3 (to three decimal plaices/)
6.3 (to three decimal places)
6.3 (to three decima^; peaces)
Cojzrec^c Entry on Form
/ / 5.900
^\5-997
/ ^\95?9>^
996^ \^
9996.0 ^xy
/\ 99996.0
/ / invalid
NOTE:   6.3  stands  for a maximum of six si;
decimal places.
                                                   /es and up to three
     3.1.8    Before evaluating a number for being irtscontfbl or out of
     control in relationship to a certain limit, the number evaluated must  be
     rounded using EPA rounding rul(is~~To-*ae__significance re^y-ted  for that
     limit.  For instance, the control limitfo?~an-KS^is ± 10 percent  of  the
     true value.  A percent recovery. vaKie~~o€-LlP. 4 wouloES' considered  in
     control while a value of 110.6 woulo\be consid€?&d-ouj/of control.   In
     addition, a calculated value of 110.561 would/be in control while a
     calculated value of 110.55 would be\out\dr control.
 3.2    COVER PAGE [Cover
                             IN]
     3.2.1    This form
     an SDG, and to pro'
     comments.  It is
     Manager to autho/ize/and
     with the SDG.
                   .so/the document
p list all bitiabt* samples analyzed within
                     tion  and general
                signed by  the Laboratory
                id deliverables associated
3.2.2    Under
sample number (inclui
analysis within the SDG?
dupl icates^tf""15!)
digestion/distillation^
must be/1
Extended
MAB123A is the lowest (cc
sample mimber within the
number fie4d.  Samples lis
                , MAB125/ '
                                      enter up to seven characters for  the EPA
                              spfkes and duplicates) for each  required
                                       spikes must contain an  "S"  suffix and
                                     spikes (analytical, post
                                t haVe ait "A" suffix.  These sample  numbers
                                in ascending alphanumeric order using the
                                   Interchange Code convention.  Thus,  if
                                iering both alpha and numeric characters) EPA
                                   it would be entered in the  first  EPA sample
                                   below it would be in ascending  sequence -
                                  (C111A, MA1111A, MA1111AD, etc.
     3.2.3    All^EPA sampj^e/nuafoers must be listed in ascending alphanumeric
     order, continuingxjzo the/following Cover Page if applicable.
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Exhibit B:  Form Instructions Guide
                   Metal Ana
                                                      ivsis
of Ambient Air
    3.2.4    Under "Lab Sample ID," a laboratory sample
    ten characters) may be entered for each associated
    a laboratory sample ID is entered, it must be ent
    each EPA Sample No.) on all associated data.
                               :ification  (up to
                             /sample number.  If
                                         (for
    3.2.5    Enter "Y" or "N" for "YES" or "NO," ryspe
    each of the two questions concerning ICP and ^CP;
    question must be  explicitly answered with & f^ or
    question must be  answered with a "Y" or "Ny if/the  answer to the se
    question is "Y."   It should be left blank/If /the  answer  to the second
    question is "N."

    3.2.6    Under "Comments," enter any problems encountered,  both technical
    and administrative, the corrective ac/cionM^aken,/and/resolution performed
    for all of the samples in the SDG.

    3.2.7    Each Cover Page must be signed, in ^r^ginalbKby the Laboratory
    Manager or the Manager's designee, and dated toauthorrse the release and
    verify the contents of all data and deliverables  associate)! with an SDG.
3.3   ANALYSIS DATA SHEET [FORM

    3.3.1    This form is used to
    for  target analytes  (Exhibit C) .
     3.3.2    Complete the header information according  to  the header
     instructions and as  fo]
3.3.3    For "Lab S
for the sample, as,

3.3.4    For "D,
sample was rec
Validated Time

3.3.5    For "Air Vof
(to two decimaJL_i>laces)
                             e analysis results
                                                   ;ory  sample  identification
     3.3.8   Under  tf
     result is  grei
     result is  lower
                                                  (formatted MM/DD/YY)  the
                                               ecorded on the TR [i.e.,  the
    ed, Std. m3," enter the air volume sampled
         d  on the TR.

;d," enb«r/the date (formatted MM/DD/YY)  the
 laboratory.

    r the chemical abstract services  register
    licable.  If a case number  doesn't exist,
   'ded.

  ibeled "CONCENTRATION,"  if the analytical
4qual  to the MQL, report  the  result.   If the
 [L, report  the CRQL value.
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Exhibit B:  Form Instructions Guide
                                             Metal Analysis of Ambient Air
     NOTE:   Analytical results must be reported to two si
     the  result value is less than ten,  and to three sign},
     the  result value is greater than or equal to ten.

     NOTE:   The requirement for reporting results to two or
     figures applies to FORM 1-AAIN only.   Follow the,' spefc"
     for  reporting all other results on required foijms &s des
     Exhibit.                                      /   /
                                                          iant figures  if
                                                            figures  if
                                                             significant
                                                              ructions
                                                                  this
      3.3.8.1    Under "/ig/L," enter the value obtained (to two signifi
      figures if the result value is less than/ten/  and to three  significant
      figures if the result value is greater  ithai/or equalxfo  ten)  for  the
      analyte.
  3.3.8.2    Under  "jig/m3,"  enter  the
  figures  if the result value is less
  figures  if the result value is greater
  following equation:
            Analyte Cone.
              air, usr/m3
                            9 x
3.3.9   Under the columns labelec
qualifiers as identified in the
qualifiers are used, their explicit11
Cover Page in the Comments section.

3.3.10  FORM I-AAIN
These qualifiers mu
                                                             two significant
                                                            three significant
                                                               ten)  from the
                                                                 Eq. B-l
                                                           :er  result
                                                airgraphs.   If additional
                                                  ns must be included on the
                                                   types  of result qualifiers.
                               Interference-Corrected
                                              air volume^**/
                                                     td. m3
      3.3.10.1   C
      was obtained
      or equal to
      a reading tha
      3.3.10.2
      meanings
                                           Enter "B" if the reported value
                                                 the CRQL but greater than
                                            orted value was obtained from
                               the MQL.

                                 qualifier:  Specified entries and their


                                             because of the presence of


                                   of the interference correction(s) is
                              result  concentration;

                             Lon/exposure precision  not met;

                           Recovery not  within control limits;
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Exhibit B:  Form Instructions Guide
                                             Metal Analysis of Ambient Air
  •   S  -    The  reported value was determined by the/
             Additions  (MSA);

     *  -    Duplicate  analysis not within contro]

  •   +  -    Correlation coefficient for the MSA/ is/less""

  NOTE:   Entering "S,"  or "+"  is mutually
  these  qualifiers can  appear  in the same

  3.3.10.3   M (Method) qualifier:   Enter/
  .   npn for Icp.

  •   "PM" for ICP-MS;

     "A" for Flame Atomic Absorption;

  •   "F" for Graphite Furnace  Atomic AbsorptionT
                                                              od of Standard
                                                          No
                                                    for an analyte.
         NR if the analyte is not

     3.3.11  Under "Comments," ente
     the  analyte  results  and note  an-
     sample analysis  (e.g., MSA  determ:
     and  administrative,  the corrective
     for  the sample in the SDG.

3.4   INITIAL AND CONTINOT

     3.4.1    This form
     calibrations solut

     3.4.2    Comple
     instructions a:
                                                        ents concerning
                                                       at occurred during
                                                          both technical
                                          taken, and resolution performed
                                             .TION [FORM II - AAIN]

                                               coveries from analyses of


                                            ording to the header
         -Cine
3.4.3    Enter the
maximum) and the "Cont
maximum).
EMSL-
additio:
Contra
identj
in t:
sol^itio:

3.4.4
sources we
            Source"  (twelve  characters
           n. Source" (twelve characters
        * to indicate EPA EMSL-Las Vegas or
          source of EPA standards.  When
       ire prepared in the future, the
  supplied with those solutions for
frees were used, enter sufficient information
   to identify the manufacturer and the
                                   of FORM  II-AAIN if more calibration
     3.4.5    Under  "WOMl^," ei/ter the number  of the wavelength  or  mass number
     for which  the results^of  each  analyte are reported on the  form.   The
     wavelength number  is  a number  assigned to each wavelength  used when more
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Exhibit B:  Form Instructions Guide
                                             Metal Analysis of Ambient Air
than one wavelength is used to obtain data for ana
wavelength number of "1" is assigned to the longest
the analyte in the SDG.  A wavelength number of  "2
second longest wavelength and so on.  A mass numb
trhe greatest mass used for the analyte in the SD1
assigned to the second greatest mass and so on.
blank if a single wavelength or mass is used
analyte in the SDG.
                                                       lyt
3.4.6    Under "INITIAL CALIBRATION True,'
(in fig/L, to three decimal places) of eacl:
Calibration Verification Solution.

3.4.7    Under "INITIAL CALIBRATION Foi
concentration (in /*g/L, to three deci
measured in the Initial Calibration

3.4.8    Under "INITIAL CALIBRATION ZR,1
whole number) of the percent recovery computed
equation:
                                                           the  SDG.  A
                                                          ength used for
                                                     is/assigned  to the
                                                         1"  is  assigned to
                                                            number "2" is
                                                               t  be left
                             %* -
                     NUIHe-CALI
                        to
                       Verification So
                                                   lyte in the Initial
                                                      most recent found
                                                     each analyte
                                                    ution.

                                                     lue (to the nearest
                                                         to the following


                                                                  Eq. B-2
      Where True (ICV) is the true con
     Calibration Verification solution
     concentration of  the analyte  in  the
     Solution.
3.4.9    Under "CO:
concentration (in
Continuing Calibr

3.4.10  Under
concentration
in the Continuing"
                                              f the analyte in the Initial
                                            (ICV)  is the  found
                                            Calibration Verification
                                                     ter the true
                                                      of each analyte in the
                        £NUING CALIBRATION Fo^mf." enter  the  found
                             to/three  decimal  places)  of each analyte measured
                        ilibr^cioi/Verification Solution.
                                                                           The
NOTE:  The form_£pntainsxtwo "CONTINUING CALIBRATION Found" columns.
column to the^iefF^tost contain vaha.es for the first Continuing
Calibration Ve£4£lcatiohsand thV^oliumn to the right must contain values
for the/second Contihtiing Calibration Verification.  The column  to the
right ^should be left blank r^ no second Continuing Calibration
Verification was performe

        Ifxmore than one F0RM/II-AAIN is required to report multiple
Contintting Calibration Verifications, then the column to the left on the
second formvmustsxpntain'values for the third Continuing Calibration
Verification/^the ceJiu^m t/o the right must contain values for the fourth
Continuing Calibration Verification, and so on.
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Exhibit B:  Form Instructions Guide
                                             Metal Analysis of Ambient Air
    3.4.12  Under "CONTINUING CALIBRATION %R," enter  the/VaLue  (to  the
    nearest whole number)  of the  percent recovery computedAccording to the
    following equation:

                                                                       Eq.  B-3
                                  True (CCV)
      Where True (CCV) is the true concentration
     (CCV)  is the found concentration of the  anaiyt<
     Calibration Verification Solution.
    NOTE:  The form  contains  two  "CONTINUING' CAtlBRATI
    Entries  to these columns  must follow  tne sequence /He
    entries  to the "Continuing Calibration  Foynd"  co

    3.4.13  Under "M," enter  the  method use

    3.4.14  If more  than one  wavelength or  mass is^used  Sb^analyze  an
    analyte,  then submit additional  copies  of FORM li^AAJN asxappropriate.
    3.4.15  The order of reporting/ICVs afli
    the chronological order  in whXch Xjke^gtandards
    first FORM II-AAIN  and moving
    the following  FORM  II-AAIN as
    for all analytes must  be reported
    where three CCVs were  analyzed, the
    left CCV column on  the first  FORM  II
    reported in the right  ooltnnrKpf the s
    reported in the left/CCV col
    second FORM II-AAIN/ t
    empty in this  example    In
    analyte was needeti,  JChe  ICV
    II-AAIN and the/CCV/ follow
                                                 ach analyte,  aYid^ Fou
                                                in the Continuing
                                                         columns.
                                                      iled above for
                                bropkiate./
                                theVirst CC
                                of the s«
                            .column ,
 for each analyte must follow
            starting with the
            ,  continuing to
          ice,  the first ICV
 t FORM II-AAIN.  In a run
  must be reported in the
  the second CCV must be
    The third CCV must be
  FORM II-AAIN.  On the
    t CCV column must be left
     if a second run for an
 be reported on a third FORM
ion as explained before.
3.5
3.4.16  In theSsase whctre iboxV than one wavelength or mass is used for an
analyte in the SDG^^allrcV And CCV results of the longest wavelength
from all runs must beN^portfedbefore proce.eding to report the results of
the second wag&LsQgth orma_ss us>s{l and so on.

3.4.17  Uhder^€eimnents>!: entef>sny/ICV and CCV specific comments
concerning/the analyte results, any significant problems encountered
during'the ICV and CCV analysis (i.e., percent recovery outside the
control .limits,  interferences), both technical and administrative, the
cor?4ct4ve action taken, ^nd (resolution performed for the ICV and CCV.

  CONTRACT REQUIRED QUANT/TA^ION LIMIT STANDARDS/LINEAR RANGE STANDARDS
  (QuartefcJV)  fPQRM III / AAIN]

3.5.1   Contrac^fcxRequired/Quantitation Limit Standards (CRQL)

  3.5.1.1    This  fofmxis used to  report analyte  recoveries  from analyses
  of the CRQL Standards.
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Exhibit B:   Form Instructions Guide
                                           Metal Analysis of Ambient Air
      3.5.1.2    Complete the header information according
      instructions  and  as follows.

      3.5.1.3    Under  "CRQL," enter the sources of th
      "ICP  Source,"  "ICP-MS Source," and "GFAA Source
      respective fields (twelve characters maximum
      3.4.3.

      3.5.1.4    Under  "WOMN," enter the wavele
      explained in  part 3.4.5.

      3.5.1.5    Under  "True," enter the true/coi
      decimal places) of each analyte in
      that  was analyzed for analytical s
                                                         he header
                                                       Standards for
                                                        is in their
                                                            uLned in part
3.5.1.6    Under "INITIAL Found." en
Mg/L, to three decimal places) of each
Standard Solution analyzed at the beginning

3.5.1.7    Under "INITIAL ZR," enter the value
number) of the percent recov<
equation:
                                                      (in /Jg/L, to three
                                                      ource Solution
                                                         the SDG.
                                                         oncentration  (in
                                                       'asured  in  the CRQL
                                                          run.
                                                                rest whole
                                                                following
                                                                      Eq.  B-4
      3.5.1.8    Under "FINAL Found,
      to three decimal places^—ofeach
      Solution analyzed aj/the end^of each

      3.5.1.9    Under
      number) of the
      equation:
                                          found concentration (in /ig/L,
                                           asured in the CRQL Standard
                                             (to the nearest whole
                                         according to the following
                                                    x 100
                                                                Eq. B-5
      NOTE:  For ey^rvinitiabxsolu^ion reported there must be a final one.
      However ,xtneoppos±te is no'e^trueX If a CRQL Standard was required  to
      be analyzed^in-ihe mido^e of assur/(to avoid exceeding the 8-hour
      limity, it must bereporc^d in the "FINAL Found" section of this form.
      3.5/1.10   If more CRQL Standards analyses were required or analyses
      we/e performed using more tnan one wavelength or mass per analyte,
      submit additional copies/of/FORM III-AAIN in the appropriate order.

      3.5.1.llN^The"twyler of'reporting CRQL standards for each analyte must
      follow the chronoibgi/al/order in which the standards were run starting
      with the firstTPQRM IIIy&AIN and continuing to the following FORM III-
      AAIN as appropriate^x^men multiple wavelengths and masses are used for
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Exhibit B:  Form Instructions Guide
                                             Metal Analysis of Ambient Air
      one analyte, all the results of one wavelength
      proceeding to the next wavelength or mass.
                                                 must
                                                  spe
  3.5.1.12   Under  "Comments," enter  any CRQL-
  the  analyte  results,  any significant problems
  CRQL standard analysis  (e.g.,  percent recove
  limits),  both technical and administrative,
  and  resolution performed for the standard.

3.5.2   Linear Range  Standards (LRS)  (Quar

  3.5.2.1    FORM III-AAIN is  also used
  the  quarterly analyses  of the  Linear

  3.5.2.2    Complete the  header  info
  instructions and  as follows.
      3.5.2.3    Under "LRS," enter the source of
      "ICP-MS Source", and "GFAA Source" analyses  in the
      (12 characters maximum each) ,/~£s~
                                 eported before
                                       concerning
                                                                        the
                                                                        taken,
                                                         lyjte recoveries from
                                                            (LRSs).
                                                         g to the header
                                                            ICP  Source",
                                                            ctive fields
      3.5.2.4    Under "INITIAL Tru]
      to three decimal places) of eac
      was analyzed for the analytical
                                       \ V  /
      3.5.2.5    Under "INITIAL Found," enter
      Mg/L, to three decimal^places) of eact
      Solution analyzed at/the beginning of e^ach^
                                            .true  concentration (in
                                                      ?ource Solution that
                                           ss«fciated with the SDG.
                                              found  concentration (in
                                             yte measured in the LRS
      3.5.2.6    Under /INITIAL %
      number) of the p^ercerit reco
      equation:
                                       the
                               ry compu

                              />  -
                            '.S initial Foun
                        (to  the nearest whole
                  according  to the following
                                   LRS True
                                                X 100
                                                                  Eq. B-6
      3.5.2.7    Under" FINAL^-EoundT^enter the found concentration  (in pg/L,
      to threey/de"cimal~plAqes) orxe^ach analyte measured in the LRS Solution
      analyze
                   id oi
?ach
      3.5.^.8 /  Under "FINAL %R\" enter the value (to the nearest whole
      numbery of the percent recovery computed according to the following
      ecj nation:
                                    Final Found
                                   LRS True
                                           x 100
                                         Eq. B-7
      3.5.2.9    If mc^e LRS Analyses were required or analyses were performed
      using more than onex^ajfelength per analyte,  submit additional  copies  of
      FORM III-AAIN in the appropriate order.
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                                            Metal Analysis of Ambient Air
      3.5.2.10   The order of reporting the IRS for each
      the chronological order in which the standards wer
      the first FORM III-AAIN and continuing to the followi
      appropriate.  If multiple wavelengths or masses  atre
      analyte, all the results of one wavelength or mass
      before proceeding to the next wavelength or ma^s..
                                                         rte must follow
                                                          starting with
                                                       ig FORM III-AAIN as
                                                       sed for one
                                                          be reported
                                              >ec£f ic  comme
                                                 encountered
                                                  control Iimits7>
                                               action taken, and
                                                                        ^rning
      3.5.2.11   Under "Comments," enter any LRS -
      the analytes results, any significant prob!
      LRS analysis (e.g., percent recovery outsiae
      technical and administrative, the correc;Civ<
      resolution performed for the standard.

3.6   BLANKS [FORM IV - AAIN]

     3.6.1    This form  is used to report "^tQalyte^-confcen^rations found in the
     Initial Calibration Blank (ICB),  the  Continuing Calibration Blanks (CCB),
     and  the Preparation Blank (PB).
     3.6.2     Complete  the  header information according
     instructions  and as follows.
                                                      the^beader
     3.6.3   Under  "WOMN,"  enter
     results  of each analyte are rep
     number is  a number assigned to
     than one wavelength or mass is used\to
     SDG.   A  wavelength number of "1" is
     used for the analyte intheSDG.  A wangle
     to the second longest/wavelength and so
     assigned to the greasests-m&$s uied for th
     number of  "2" is assigned to^the/sseend greN
     field must be left: blank if a/ single wa
     data for an analyte An the
                                                .or mass n
                                                    or
                                                        er for which the
                                                       wavelength or mass
                                                  mass used when more
                                         taifn data for an analyte in the
                                           d to the longest wavelength
                                            th number of "2" is assigned
                                               mass number of "1" is
                                               yte in the SDG.  A mass
                                                 mass and so on.  The
                                         .length or mass is used to obtain
     3.6.4   Under
     Mg/L, to three defc
     Calibration Blank
                        CA^IB/BLANK (ICB)," enter the concentration (in
                    il {Jiace/) of each analyte in the most recent  Initial
3.6.5    Fpr^all banks,
(pos itiver or^negatj-ve )
of the
                              .asurec
                                         pncentration of each analyte
                                           the MQL or below the negative value
     3.6.6/   /'Under the "C"  qufcliiier field,  for any analyte enter "B" if the
     absolut^ value of the analyte] concentration is less than the CRQL but
     gre4±er than or equal to nhe MQL.  Enter "Un if the absolute value of the
     analyfee\in the^blank is Ifess/than the MQL.

     3.6.7    Unde^x^ONtSl^NG/CALIBRATION BLANK 1," enter the concentration
     (in /Jg/L, to thrfe«Ldecimal places) of each analyte detected for  the first
     CCB analyzed after the^ ^CB.   Enter any appropriate qualifier, as
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Exhibit B:  Form Instructions Guide
                                             Metal Analysis of Ambient Air
    explained for  the  "Initial  Calibration Blank,"  in the/"C/ qualifier
    column  immediately following the  "CONTINUING CALIBRATION BLANK (CCB)"
    column.
                                                             lumfis^labeled
                                                                 lyz*
3.6.8    If only one CCB was analyzed, then leave
"Cone. 2" and "Cone. 3" blank.  If up to three yCCBs' were
complete the columns labeled "Cone. 2" and "Coftc./S,"  in accteyJance^ith
the instructions for the "CONTINUING CALIBRATTO^BLANK (CCB)"
more than three CCBs were analyzed, then conpleyce additional copies^
FORM IV-AAIN as appropriate.
     3.6.9    Under  "PREPARATION  BLANK  (PB),
     jug/L,  to three  decimal places)  of  each
     appropriate  qualifier, as explained f<
     column immediately following the "PRE1
                                        'enter the concentration (in
                                        analfyte in  ttoe /PB.   Enter any
                                        th^ICB, /n  jrhe "C" qualifier
                                                     column.
     3.6.10  Under  "M," enter  the method used,  as
3.7
                                                        in part  3.3.10.3.
     3.6.11  If more  than  one wavelength  or mass  is  used l^analyze an
     analyte,  submit  additional copiesoT~-f!9RM__IV-AAIN as appropriate.
     3.6.12  The  order  of  reporting
     the  chronological  order in which
     first FORM IV-AAIN and moving from
     following FORM IV-AAIN as explained
     wavelengths  or mass are used for the
     results of one wavelength—ex^jnass
     the  next wavelength ojr mass.

     3.6.13  Under  "Co:
     concerning the
     during  the ICB,
     limits),  both t
     and  resolution
                                  must
                                [FORM V - AAIN]
             fibr aaen—iCP and>or
              Complete the hea.de
            : irons and as follows
                       lalyte must follow
                      arting with the
n\lef\ to/ri^ht and continuing to the
»d Rrevious/ly.   When multiple
           s of one analyte, all the
            orted before proceeding to
                                        and iJCB1 specific comments
                                           .cant problems encountered
                                             .anks outside the control
                                            the corrective action taken,
                                     !CP  Interference Check Sample (ICS)
                                       truments used in SDG analyses.
                              information according to the header
     3.7S3L    Fbr-'ICP ID No., "/enter an identifier that uniquely identifies
     the spe^^^ficlnstrument within the Contractor laboratory.   No  two ICP
     instrumentsxwithtnva laboratory may have the same ICP  ID Number.   If ICP-
     MS is used,

     3.7.4    For "ICP-Ms^iC^o. ," enter an identifier that uniquely
     identifies the specific  instrument within the Contractor laboratory.  No
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                                             Metal Analysis of Ambient Air
     two ICP-MS instruments within a laboratory may have
     Number.   If ICP is used leave blank.
                                                         fcune ICP-MS ID
     3.7.5    For "ICS Source," enter the ICS source  (twelve characters
     maximum each), as previously explained in part 3/4.3.  rk*r  EPA  solutions,
     include the name and number identifying  it  (e.g/,  EPAxLV8/}v^ The
     laboratory must use the identification supplie/i  by the
     3.7.6    Under "WOMN," enter the wavelength /fitOfiass number for which the
     results of each analyte are reported on thes form.  The wavelength iHjmb4r
     is a number assigned to each wavelength used /when more than one
     wavelength is used to obtain data for an/ana4yte in /Che SDG.  A
     wavelength number of "1" is assigned to/th«! longest/ wavelength used for
     the analyte in the SDG.  A wavelength Aimper  of "2" i/s assigned to the
     second longest wavelength and so on. /A mass  number/of "1" is assigned to
     the greatest mass used for the analytfe-^in the^SDG./A mass number of  "2"
     is assigned to the second greatest mass and so on/  The field must be
     left blank if a single wavelength or mass is^-nsed ts^ obtain data for an
     analyte in the SDG.
     3.7.7    Under "TRUE Sol.  A, "
     three decimal places) of eacha
                                             concentration  (in /Jg/L,  to
                                   rte  presenE~^ft-Siilution A.
3.7.8    Under "TRUE Sol. AB," «
three decimal places) of each ana
                                      ter\ the tj
                                            ae/coiTCentration (in
                                               in Solution AB.
     3.7.9    Under "INITIAL FOUND Sol. A> ent^4r the found concentration (in
     Mg/L to three decimal DLaces) of each snal^te measured in the initial
     analysis of Solution/A as required in Exhibit; E.
     3.7.10 Under "INI
     /ig/L to three decimal places^ of each a;
     analysis  of Solurioji AB as
                                       entektfhe found concentration  (in
                                            te  measured  in  the  initial
                                       Exhibit E.
     3.7.11 Under
     number)  of the pei
     equation:
                   ant
                         JCOVX
                                  enter  the value  (to  the  nearest  whole
                             sry  computed according to  the  following
                     found values
                  zer'b-i of each
                     or rt»r/-MS
                                         Solution AB
                                rrUBvSp.Zut.zoji AB
                                                     X 100
                                                                  Eq. B-8
     3.7.12' TMder  "FINAL FOtJND,\ enter the found concentration (in /zg/L, to
     three  decimal  places) of >eacl^ analyte measured in the final analysis as
     req/iren  in Exhibit E.
                              enter the concentration (positive,
                            .nalyte at each wavelength or mass used  for
3.7.
negative,
analysis by
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Exhibit B:  Form Instructions Guide
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3.7.14  Under "FINAL FOUND %R," enter the value (to
number) of the percent recovery computed according
equation:

                   %# = Final Found Solution AB
                           True Solution AB
                                                             learest whole
                                                               following
     NOTE:   For every initial  solution reported
     However,  the  opposite is  not true.   If an ICS
     in the middle of a run (to avoid exceedingth<
     reported in the "FINAL FOUND" section of/thi
                                                                       Eq.  B-9
                                               8-hour limit),  it must be
                                              form.
     3.7.15  If more  ICS  analyses were requ^rec
     FORM V-AAIN  as appropriate.
                                            submit/additional copies of
     3.7.16  The  order  of  reporting  ICSs  for  ea^sh  analyse must  follow the
     temporal order in which the standards were ruTtKstarfcing with the first
     FORM V-AAIN  and continuing to the following FORM^S^AAItT^s appropriate.
     When multiple wavelengths or masses  are  used for oneNanalyfce, all the
     results of one wavelength must/be~~reT">tte4^before proceeding to the next
     wavelength in the same manner\

     3.7.17  Under "Comments," enter a«y  "SCS  spe6i£i
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                  Metal Analysis of Ambient Air
     assigned to the greatest mass used for the analyte in/the^ SDG.  A mass
     number of "2"  is assigned to the second greatest mass ana so  on.  The
     field must be  left blank if a single wavelength or jnas?  is used to  obtain
     data for an analyte in the SDG.
     3.8.5    Under "CONTROL LIMIT %R," enter "75-12
     value was greater than or equal to one-fourth
     If not,  leave the field empty.
                                    added
                                        value.
     3.8.6    Under "SPIKED SAMPLE RESULT (SSR)J erfcer
     Mg/L, to three decimal places) of each analytis in the spike  sample.
     Enter any appropriate qualifier in the "G"' qnalifier/^so^lumn  immediately
     following the Spiked Sample Result (SSR/ co/umn.

     3.8.7    Under "SAMPLE RESULT (SR),n ^ntefxthe concentration (in pg/L, to
     three decimal places) of each analyte neasure^dLJm the sample (reported in
     the EPA sample number box) on which the matrix spike was performed.
     Enter any appropriate qualifier in the "C" quaj^ifierxcjolumn  immediately
     following the Sample Result (SR) column.
     3.8.8    Under "SPIKE ADDED (S.
     three decimal places) of each
     added concentration is specifi
     reported must be that specific c

     3.8.9    Under "ZR,"  enter the val
     percent recovery computed according
     NOTE:   ZR must be
     value  of zero mu;
     than the MQL.

     3.8.10  Under "Q,"
     control limits (75-
     one - fourth of _the_sample
     3.8.12 Us
     required  spike"
                  concentratreorf (in /jg/L, to
                            le.   If the  spike
                             lue  added and
                  nearest whole number) of the
                following equation:
                                                                      Eq. B-10
                  ;ative, positive or zero.  A
                 the analyte value is less
  Lf the spike recovery (ZR) is out of the
      spiked added is greater than or equal to
                                           ed or enter "NR" if the analyte is
                               s were used for spike sample analysis of
                                mal copies of FORM VI-AAIN must be submitted
 s of FORM VI-AAIN for each sample on which a
sis was performed.
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    3.8.13  Under "Comments,"  enter  any  spike  sample spec4fid comments
    concerning  the  analyte results,  any  significant probflemfe encountered
    during the  spike  sample analysis (e.g ,  percent recovery outside the
    control limits),  both technical  and  administrative,  the^uprrective action
    taken, and  resolution performed  for  the  sample.

3.9   DUPLICATES [FORM VII  - AAIN]

    3.9.1   This form is  used  to  report  results
    determining the precision  of  the method.

    3.9.2   Complete  the  header information
    instructions and  as  follows.
3.9.3   In the "EPA SAMPLE No." box.
characters maximum) of  the sample  from
this form were obtained.  The number must be

3.9.4   Under "WOMN," enter the wavelength or mass
results of each analyte are re/p/ort:e'?i-sn__£h.e form.
number is a number assigned
than one wavelength or  mass
SDG.  A wavelength number of "l"\is 'assign
                                                luplicate analyses
                                                         header
                                                         ss
                                                   data for
    used for  the  analyte in the SDG.     w
    to the second longest wavelength aiwl so\0n.
    assigned  to the  greatest mass used f o\ the
    number of "2" is assigne^-tQthe secon
    field must be left blank if a^ingle wav
    for an analyte in th4 S
                                                         ample number (7
                                                        .plicate results on
                                                           in the box.
     >r which the
   felength  or mass
used when more
 in analyte  in the
igest wavelength
                                           .gjrh number  of "2"  is assigned
                                             A mass  number of "1"  is
                                             lalyte in  the SDG.   A  mass
                                             test  mass  and so  on.   The
                                             »th is used to obtain  data
    3.9.5   Under  "CONTROL  LIMIT, 1  enter  the^-CRQL" (in appropriate units,
    Mg/L)  for  the  analyse if the/sampleb-r duplicate values were less than
    five times CRQI/andCereater/thah or equ^i-~to the CRQL.  If the sample and
    duplicate  values^wereXltess/than the CRQL or greater than or equal to five
    times  CRQL,  leavethe field i^mpty.

    3.9.6   UnderJISAMPLE (S)>^ente^the concentration (in the required
    concentration  units~T^


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Exhibit B:  Form Instructions Guide
                                             Metal Analysis of Ambient Air
    in either  the  sample  or  the duplicate,  computed accor
    following  equation:
                                                          to the
                                                                     Eq. B-ll
    3.9.9   A value of zero must be substituted f c
    concentration  is  less  than  the MQL  in  either/bis^.   If the
    concentration  is  less  than  the MQL  in  both/S arid D,  leave  the RPD
    empty.
3.9.10  Under "Q," enter "*" if the dup
out of the control limits.  If both s
greater than or equal to five times C.
or equal to 20 percent to be in contra
values are less than five times CRQL, the
between the two values must be less than or
control.  If both values are below the CRQL,
applicable.

3.9.11  Under "M," enter the

3.9.12  If different samples were\us
different analytes, then additiona
submitted for each sample as approp
                                                           for the analyte  is
                                                           te  values  are
                                                           must  be less than
                                                              e or duplicate
                                                        lute difference
                                                           :he  CRQL to be in
                                                              :rol limit is
3.9.13  Use additional
required duplicate s

3.9.14  Under "Coi
concerning the a:
during the dupli
control limits}
taken, and res
3.10   LABORATORY CONTROL

    3.10.1  ThM^formi^afted to
    Sample
                                  of FORM v\I-AXlN  for each sample on which a
                            le  analsis was  performed.
                                                    ica~Ce—s&mple analysis of
                                                   FORM VII-AAIN must  be
      jlicaos/sample specific comments
          Leant problems encountered
           /percent recovery outside the
          ^trative, the corrective action
for the sample.

   VIII-AAIN]

     esults  for the Laboratory Control
    3.10.2/ Complete the header Information according  to the header
    instructions  and as  follows.
     3.1tK3  Fo*x"LCS USED," en/ter/the appropriate source solution identifier
     (12  cha^Kactersxmaximum) prov/ded by  the  EPA for the  LCS  solution that was
     analyzed bVxthe methods/In Exhibit D.
    3.10.4  If no analyse was
    was not required to
                         'analyzed by a certain method or if the analyte
                         ilyzed, then leave the appropriate spaces empty.
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Exhibit B:  Form Instructions Guide
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     3.10.5  Under "WOMN," enter the wavelength or mass numbe/ for which the
    results  of each analyte  are  reported on the form.
    number is a number  assigned  to  each wavelength or
    than  one wavelength or mass  is  used to obtain da
    SDG.  A  wavelength  number  of "1"  is assigned to
    used  for the analyte in  the  SDG.   A wavelength
    to  the second  longest wavelength  and so on.   % m
    assigned to the greatest mass used for the  a
    number of "2"  is assigned  to the  second
    field must be left blank  if  a  single  wave]
    data for an analyte  in  the SDG.

    3.10.6  Under "M," enter  the method us«
                         ,e Wavelength or mass
                        ,ssoused when more
                       for Ss^ analyte in the
                                 avelength
                       er of"<2" ^xassigned
                        numberbf"l"N
                     e in the SDG/XA mas*
                     mass and so on.  ffte
                    or mass is used to obtain
     3.10.7  Under "LIMITS," enter the low^imitSvCoXicetration value  (to the
     nearest whole number)  in  the  left column^xand the Dipper  limit
     concentration value  (to the nearest whole number)  ^h^the right column for
     each  analyte in the  LCS according to the  ± 20
     3.10.8  Under "TRUE," enter
     places) of each analyte  in  th   LCS.
            iCentration (to^tijiTee decimal


                           o three decimal
     3.10.9  Under "FOUND," enter theXfoutKl conc/nt^at
     places) of each analyte measured in tr

     3.10.10  Under "C," enter "B" or  "U"\r  lefve empty to describe  the found
     value of the LCS.
     3.10.11  Under "%R,
     percent  recovery  c
     lue (to ^he nearest whole number) of the
           the Sol/lowing equation:

                                     Eq.  B-12
     3.10.12  If the a
     zero  must be  substitu

     3.10.13
     more  tha;
     FORM  VI
     analy
  tration is less than the MQL,  a value of
  he LCS Found.

         FORM VIII-A£IN as appropriate, if
         ddition, submit additional copies of
one wavelength was used to determine an
                                en^er  any LCS  specific  comments concerning the
                                   .nt  problems encountered during the LCS
                                  •ery  outside  the control limits), both
                                   the corrective action taken, and resolution
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3.11   METHOD OF STANDARD ADDITIONS  [FORM  IX  - AAIN]

     3.11.1  This form is used to report the results of ^^mp/es analyzed using
     the  Method of  Standard Additions (MSA) for GFAA an/

     3.11.2  Complete  the header information accordir
     instructions and as follows.

     3.11.3  Under  "EPA SAMPLE No.,"  enter  the ER
     characters maximum) of the sample from whicj
     results on this form were obtained.

     NOTE:  Only field samples and duplicate
     thus the  EPA sample number usually has

     3.11.4  A maximum of  32 samples  can be^ntere^iorf tWis form.  If
     additional samples required MSA, submit aad^ional/FORMs IX-AAIN.
     Samples are listed in alphanumeric order  per^aoalytfes^ Submit additional
     FORMs IX-AAIN  as  appropriate.
3.11.6.1 UndeisJ'ZERJ
decimal places)
first addition to t
     3.11.5  Under  "An,"  enter the
     for  each  parameter for which
     The  parameters must be in alp:

     NOTE:   Results for different sampt
     sequentially,  with the analytes or<
     listing of their chemical symbols.  Fi
     (Aluminum)  in  samples BBJilSA. BBB121,
     sequence,  followed by/the resu

     3.11.6  Under "ADDI
     observed  value in
     analyte before
                                                          rs  maximum)
                                                      sample  listed.
                                                       ical symbols.

                                             parameter must be reported
                                            ding to the alphabetic
                                           ance,  results for  Al
                                            122  would be reported in
                                             ium)  in BBB120 etc.
                                             >
                                             RST," "SECOND," "THIRD,"
                                             cimal places) of the
                                    enter the concentration in /*g/L (to three
                                  irte  (excluding sample  contribution)  after
                                            by MSA.
      3.11.6.2 Bffder "FlRSO^, AddeUxFouM," enter the  concentration in
      (to three de«i»aLDlace^) of  tba^aftalyte added in  the  left column and
      the fqund/value in)ig/L  C^o three decimal places)  of the  analyte
      (exclAtdiiig sample contfcibu\ion) after the first  addition  to the  sample
          /   /               \   \                                        *
      analyze^ by MSA in the right  column.

      3.44.6. 3XInder "SECOND, Addeld, Found," enter the concentration in
      (to three dermal place/) of  the analyte added in  the  left column and
      the foundxj/alue^^n ng/L  (to three decimal places)  of the  analyte
      (excluding sample csQcribution) after second addition  to  the sample
      analyzed by MSA^Sji the iright  column.
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      3.11.6.4 Under "THIRD, Added, Found," enter the concentration in /ig/L
      (to three decimal places) of the analyte added in/the/left column and
      the found value in Mg/L (to three decimal places/ of A:he analyte
      (excluding sample contribution) after third addition tbxthe sample
      analyzed by MSA in the right column.
  NOTE:   The "ZERO,  Found,"  "FIRST,  Found,
  Found"  must have the same  dilution factor.

3.11.7  Under "Final Cone.," enter the fi
Mg/L to two decimal places) in the sampl
according to the following formula:

                   Final Cone.  =  (-l)x/x-
                                                       ,  Found/
                                                    lyte concentration  (in
                                                             by MSA computed


                                                                     Eq. B-13
    NOTE:  The  final  concentration of a param
    value for that parameter which is reported o
    sample.
                                                   not have to equal the
                                                       IN for that
    3.11.8  Under "r," enter the cx^EPA^SAlfi>LE/No." box, enter the EPA sample number  (seven
     characters maxinuJmi of the  sample  from which the  serial dilution analysis
     results on this fornhvere obtained.  The number must be centered in the
     box.
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     3.12.4 Under "WOMN,"  enter the wavelength number f or jWiifeh the results
     of each analyte are reported on the form.  The wavelengtji number  is  a
     number assigned to each wavelength used when more th4n >one wavelength  is
     used to obtain data for an analyte in the SDG.  A Wavelength number  of
     "1" is assigned to the longest wavelength used for the analyte in the
     SDG.   A wavelength number of "2" is assigned to X:he/s«eona''4f \sacTT~MWLlyte in the~~9lluted sample
     (reported in the EPA sample number b>ox) onyZhL£n~~a-serAal dilution
     analysis  was performed.  Enter anysapproprlatfe qualifier in the "C"
     qualifier column immediately following\jfe /'Serial Dilution Result (S)1
     column.
     NOTE:   The Serial Dilution Res^t (S) isNobtkined by multiplying by five
     the  instrument measured .etmcentiiation value (f» /*g/L) of the serial
     diluted sample and/that: the "vC" Qualifier for /the serial dilution must be
     established based/on .the serial dilutiohxresult before correcting it for
     the  dilution regardless of th4 yXlue^xeporte'd on the form.
     3.12.7  Under
     place)  of the  per&ejit di
     between the original
     dilution) according to tl
                              ffereac
      ter the absolute value (to one decimal
 erehce in concentration of required analytes,
le and the diluted sample (adjusted for
  follbxing equation:
                                                x 100
                                        Eq. B-15
                                   used to calculate % Difference in the
                                    reported on this form.  A value of zero
                                   :he analyte concentration is less that the
                                  'ation in (I) is less than the MQL
                              "%ybifference" field empty.

     3.12.8  Under  "Q^^enter  7E"  if the percent difference is greater than 10
     percent  and the orig"inal/sample concentration (reported on FORM I-AAIN)
     is  greater than 50x the MQL reported on FORM XII-AAIN.
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                                             Metal Analysis of Ambient Air
     3.12.9  Under  "M," enter the method used.

3.13   METHOD QUANTITATION LIMITS  [FORM XI  - AAIN]

     3.13.1  This form documents the Method  Quantitat,
     instrument  that the  laboratory used  to  obtain
     instrument  and wavelengths or  masses  used to gen
     must be included.
                                                                for each
                                                                 Only the
                                                    ng  to  the  header
                                                             on which the MQL
3.13.2  Complete the header information
instructions and as follows.
3.13.3  For "Date," enter the date (fo
values were determined (or became effi
     3.13.4  Enter  the  instrument  ID  numbers  fbx^the"fields  "ICP ID No.,"
     "ICP-MS ID No.,"  and "GFAA ID No."  (twelve chsracters^maximum each).
     These ID Numbers  are used to  uniquely identify ekch instilment that the
     laboratory uses for CLP analyses.
                                          on
                                    to\bt
3.13.5  Under "WOMN," enter th% wavelength or
results of each analyte are re
number is a number assigned to e
wavelengths or masses are used
A wavelength number of "1" is assi
the analyte in the SDG.  A wavelength'
second longest wavelengpb—and so on.  Ax
the greatest mass useia for theXana
is assigned to the s,econd~"gseat
left blank if a si
analyte in the SD<
              for
                                           numbe
                        ;le/waveleagtfc
 ilyte
st  mass  arts
      1SS
                                                     iber for which the
                                            form.  The^fravelength or mass
                                                       m two or more
                                                  an analyte in the SDG.
                                              longest wavelength used for
                                             of "2" is assigned to the
                                             number of "1" is assigned to
                                              SDG.  A mass number of "2"
                                                    The field must be
                                                  to obtain data for an
                    /AVE
3.13.6  Under "1
two decimal pi;
established and
is used for an analyt<
to report the
                      GTH (nm),/ enter
                                    (to
                             eaz
                             use
                                  ther
           •avelength in nanometers
lyte for which an MDL has been
 MQL column.   If more than one wavelength
  copies of FORM XI-AAIN as appropriate
     3.13.7  Under^atfa&s^" enTser the"ma^s/to charge ratio (m/z, to four
     decimal/places) for each analyte for which an MDL has been established
     and is/lifted in the MDhvcolumn.  If more than one wavelength is used for
     an analyse, use other copies\>f FORM XI-AAIN as appropriate to report the
     MDL,
     3.13. BXUndef^^INTEG.  Tl
     two decima"iLplacessJ usec
                             /enter the  integration time  (in  seconds,  to
                          fo/ each measurement taken  from each instrument.
     3.13.9  Under "BACKGROUND/" enter the type of background correction used
     to obtain GFAA data">x|nrer "BS" for Smith Hieftje, "BD" for Deuterium
     Arc, or "BZ" for Zeeman background correction.
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                   Metal Analysis of Ambient Air
     3.13.10  The Contract  Required Quantitation Limits (i
     must  appear  in  the column headed "CRQL".

     3.13.11  Under  "MQL,"  enter the MQL (in jtg/L to th
     determined by the laboratory for each analyte ai
     for which the ID Number is reported on this fo
     to two significant figures if the MQL value is
     significant  figures for values above or equal

     3.13.12  Under  "M,"  enter the method used t
     wavelength or mass used.

     3.13.13  Use additional copies of FORM
     wavelengths  are used.   Note that the
     the analysis dates in the SDG data pa;
     three months.

     3.13.14  Under  "Comments," enter alternative"
     the conditions  under which they are used, any
     encountered  during the MQL analysis, the  corrective^
     resolution performed for the ss

3.14   ICP AND ICP-MS  INTER KT.KMENT
       AAIN]
                                 L) in Exhibit C
                             iecimal places) as
                                 the instrument
                                        reported
                                           three
     3.14.1  This form documents  the ICP
     Factors  for  each ICP and/or ICP-MS
     to  obtain data  for  the jpG-r-^JDnly the
     masses used  to  genera^

     3.14.2  The correc
     months).   A  copy
     factors  must be
                               ns t rument s and
                              must not exceed
                             them by more than
                              s or masses and
                                 problems
                             t i on> taken,  and
                               1)  [FORM XII  -
                      Interelement Correction
                   ts that the laboratory used
                    ient and wavelengths or
                     be included.
                      > '
                      .nnually (every twelve
                     interelement correction
                    ackage on FORM XII-AAIN.
     3.14.3  Complet
     instructions  and a

     3.14.4  For
     correction
     the  ICP and/.
     must  notf  pr
      ormation according to  the  header
     3.14.6  For "It>J>-MS
     characters maxi
          (formatted  as MM/DD/YY)  on which these
            r use.  This  date must not exceed
            in the  SDG data package.  Also, it
   e than twelve  calendar months.

       the  instrument ID  number (twelve
     oduce the data for the SDG.  If more than
      mit additional  FORMs XII-AAIN as
   enter the  instrument  ID  number (twelve
to produce  the data for the  SDG.   If more than
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Exhibit B:  Form Instructions Guide
                  Metal Analysis of Ambient Air
    one ICP-MS instrument  is  used,  submit additional FORMs Xdl-AAIN as
    appropriate.

    3.14.7  Under "WOMN,"  list the wavelength  in nanometers ^60 two decimal
    places) for ICP or  the mass  to  charge ratio (m/z/, to reur decimal places)
    for ICP-MS  used  for each analyte.   If more than one wavel^ngthor^ mass
    is used, submit additional copies  of FORM XII-'AA.pN as appropriate.
    3.14.8  In the "INTERELEMENT CORRECTION  FAC
                     FOR:"  column, enter
    correction factor  (negative,  positive or zero/ to seven decimal places,
    10 characters maximum)  for each corrected/ analyte analyzed by ICP and/or
    ICP-MS.  If an analyte  was not  corrected^for an anaiyt/ that is listed in
    the header of a  column,  a zero  must be/enljered to /Ind/cate that the
    correction was determined to  be zero.,

    3.14.9  Use additional  copies of FORM XII^kAJN as 4ppropriate if
    correction factors  for  more than six analytes^w^re
     3.14.10  Columns of correction
     interelement  correction must
     XII-AAIN according  to  the alp!
     starting on the  first  FORM XII-
     XII-AAIN as appropriate.

     3.14.11  Under "Comments,"  enter
     the conditions under which they  are
     encountered during  the
     and administrative, tXe correc
     for the sample.

3.15   ICP-MS TUNING
     3.15.1  This fo
     calibration res'

     3.15.2  Complete  the he^wjer  £
     instructions .and—as^ folio1
            for analytes  ffequirirtig
                   to right s^m'ting on FORM
                            igmical symbols
                              e following FORM
                  wavelengths  or masses  and
                    significant problems
                     analysis,  both technical
                       and resolution performed
                    [FORM XIII  - AAIN]

     tuning ariQ^response factor,  and mass
    -P-MS  used to obtain data for the SDG.

     rmation  according to  the  header
     3.15.3  E6r JJifetRodv!'  enfe&r the  m&t&bd code (two characters maximum)
     accordiiig to 3.3.10.3>v If inore  instruments or analyte masses are used,
     submit/additional FORMS XjIlXAAIN as appropriate.
     3.15/4 $or  "Date,"  enter
     initial tinting solution we
     exceed th^ ICP^HS analys:
     ite  (formatted as  MM/DD/YY)  on which the
re  Determined for use.   This date must not
  ites  in the SDG data package.
     3.15.5  For  "ItR^MS  iDvyNo./"  enter the instrument ID number (twelve
     characters maximunf)xused/to produce the data for the SDG.  If more than
     one ICP-MS instrument^-is/used, submit additional FORMs XIII-AAIN as
     appropriate.
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Exhibit B:  Form Instructions Guide
                        Metal Analysis of Ambient Air
    3.15.6  For "Run No.," enter the run number  (two  characters  maximum)
    which is  the number  that applies  to  a  continuous  analytical sequence
    consisting of prepared samples  and all associated quality assurance
    measurements as required by  the contract.         /
    3.15.7  Under "Analysis Time," enter  the  initial' ai
    to  the  following:

                                        me  according
      3.15.7.1 For "Initial Time," enter the tim/~N£^h military  fo
      at which each initial tuning solution analysis was performed.

      3.15.7.2 For "Final Time," enter the t^me/('in military format  -  HH:MM)
      at which each final tuning solution analysis was performed.

     3.15.8  For "% Relative Abundance," eXiterxtzhe  initial  and final  percent
     relative  abundance  according  to  the

      3.15.8.1 Under "Initial," enter the percenb-sjrelatztvce abundance (to two
      decimal places) calculated from the intensities-sjneasuTsed,  for  each of
      the isotopes listed, as a result of analyzing the^iOO ppb tuning
      solution at the beginning of/eaclr~i€£iUSrun.  The isb^jzfpes  are  listed
      in the first column from thef lef£_JLn theTuStnfr-Section of the Form.

      3.15.8.2 Under "Final," enter "bhe ^Rercentz'relaErTe-^afeundance (to two
      decimal places) calculated from\he\Lnte!nsi/t;Les measured,  for  each of
      the isotopes listed, as a result of analyzing the 100 ppb tuning
      solution at the end of each ICP-MS \un. /The isotopes are listed in the
      first column from the^leit in the Tuning^Section of  the Form.
     3.15.9  For  "RF100
     relative  abundance/according
             enter tree initial and final  percent
      3.15.9.1 Under/"!
      per second, to ti
      at the at thexbegi
      ratio listed in
      Section of the Form?
tial," e&itar" tnexmeasvnfed response factor  (in counts
nearest: whole numbers/in the 100 ppb tuning  solution
      f each ICP-MS run, for each mass to  charge
        'olumn from the left in the Response  Factor
                                    theNneasured response factor  (in counts
                              st whoie^iumber)  in  the 100 ppb  tuning solution
                                ICP-MS run, for each mass to charge  ratio
                                 from the left  in  the Response Factor Section
                                  " enter  the observed mass  (to four decimal
                                  solution at the beginning of each ICP-MS
                                  ratio listed in the first column from the
                                  Section of the Form.
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Exhibit B:  Form Instructions Guide
                     Metal
Analvs:
sis of Ambient Air
     NOTE:   The values measured and reported in the Tuning', Response Factor,
     and Mass  Calibration Sections of the Form must be wifthi/n the control
     limits listed in the second column from the left in each of the Sections.
     NOTE:   For every initial solution reported there/mu/t^be a f"inal one.
     However,  the opposite  is not true.  If a tuninfg aolutiori^as required to
     be analyzed in the middle of a run (to avoid exceeding the S^feour rimjlt),
     it must be reported in the "Final" section orchis form.
3.16   ICP-MS INTERNAL STANDARDS SUMMARY [FOE
                       -AAIN]
     3.16.1  This  form  is  used to  report the
     levels for ICP-MS.  The relative inten,
     standards in all analyses performed
     the FORM XIV-AAIN.
                 Internal sta
                ityof each/of,
               eac
                     ICP-1
     ds intensity
    the  internal
  .st be reported on
     NOTE:   A run is defined as the continuous to6a^lty
     by an instrument throughout the sequence initiate^by,
     initial and the final tuning solution, the first reql
     standard and terminated by, ana. incTtRli»g^_the CCV and
     the last required analytical aamp^e^Fpr examp
     all quality control analyses (rncluding~~tttning solutio
                              analyses  performed
                                    including,  the
                                    alibration
                                  ink  following
                                field  samples and
                                  calibration
     standards,  ICVs,  CCVs,  ICBs,  CCBsv MtS, CRIs, ACSsT-tRSs, LCSs, PBs,
     duplicates,  and matrix spikes) assVeia^ed/witth. the SDG must be reported
     on FORM XIV-AAIN.   The run must be contitmoufe and inclusive of all
     analyses performed on the particular instrument during the run.
     3.16.3  Submit one  FO]
     including instrumen
     analyses per run w
     XIV-AAIN as appropti
     of FORM XIV-AAIN

     3.16.4  Completex^he
     instructions and a,

     3.16.5  For
     according
     submit
     3.16.7
     characters maxi
     one ICP-MS instr
     appropriate
XIV-AA^N per run\f nb more than 32 analyses
     ion were perfarme^.   If more  than 32
      d,Ufh~e"n\submic\atiditional copies of FORM
       new  run mttfctbe started on  the  first line
       ormation according to the header
          thod code  (two characters maximum)
         instruments  or  analyte masses  are used,
             appropriate.

     the run number  (two characters maximum)
      es  to a continuous analytical  sequence
        and  all  associated  quality assurance
      e contract.

     enter  the  instrument  ID number  (twelve
    produce the data for the  SDG.  If  more than
   sed,  submit additional FORMs XIV-AAIN as
 December,  1991
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.Exhibit B:  Form Instructions Guide
                                             Metal Analysis of Ambient Air
     3.16.8  For "Start Date," enter the start date (forma
     which the analyses was started.  This date must not
     analysis dates in the SDG data package.

     3.16.9  For "End Date," enter the end date (form
     which the analyses run was ended.  This date mu
     analysis dates in the SDG data package.
     3.16.10  Under "EPA SAMPLE No.," enter the
     sample in the SDG and of all other prepara
     spikes, LCSs, PBs, and repreparations (al
     B-2 of this Exhibit).  All EPA Sample
     increasing temporal (date and time) ordj
     next FORM XV-AAIN if applicable.  The
     analyses not associated with the SDG
     the reported analytical run, must be
     identified with the EPA SAMPLE NUMBER of
     "ZZZZZZ" need not have intensities reported
     3.16.11  Under "Time," enter the time (in military
     which the analysis was performed!"
                                                          as MM/DD/YY) on
                                                            the  ICP-MS
                                                           /DD/YY) on
                                                                  ICP-MS
                                                ample number ol
                                                 such as duplicate!
                                                tted according  to Table
                                                        isted in
                                                    s,/continuing to  the
                                                        time of other
                                                      the  instrument  in
                                                      analyses  must be
                                                    Samples identified as
                                                        1 standards.
NOTE:  For any particular ICP-
sequence on FORM XIV-AAIN and
                                                 A sample  number and time
                                      rAAJiN musbe/~iaei«Jifl4l.
     3.16.12  Under "Internal Standards ZD For : ,7 enter the chemical symbol of
     the internal standard in the two spaces header field provide  to indicate
     the internal standard fpjs-which the percent\ differences  in that column
     were reported.
                                                            HH:MM) at
  3.16.12.1   In th
  whole number)
  blank calibrat
  standard in tl
  form (exclud:
  using the  follow'
                                            Breeds/difference (to the nearest
                                                  internal standard in the
                                                 tensity of the internal
                                                  sample analyze listed on the
                                     e percent difference (XD) is calculated
                                                                 Eq. B-16
                                             x 100
     3.16.13
     or spike is g
     five fold diluti
     equal to 50%, then
                                of the internal standard in the blank
                               and\
                               |of I internal standard in the EPA sample number
                              'E" if the %D for a field sample, duplicate,
                           )X  for the second time after being  run at  a
                          le percent relative intensity is  less than  or
                          the  field empty.
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Exhibit B:  Form Instructions Guide
                                             Metal Analysis of Ambient Air
    NOTE:  A  comment  on the  appropriate  FORMs I-AAIN,  VI
    explaining which  analytes  are  affected by this flag

    NOTE:  Columns  of internal standard  %D must be en
    starting  with the internal standards of the lowe
    XIV-AAIN  and proceeding  to the following FORM
3.17   Preparation Log  [FORM XV - AAIN]

    3.17.1  This form is used  to report the  s
    ICP-MS  analyses  only.   In  addition,  the
    must have been prepared in the  same ma
    dilution or  concentration  steps.   The
    the samples  listed  on  this form for  e
    multiplying  each analyte's concentratr
    the dilution factor (DF) listed on the
                                                           or VII-AAIN
                                                         be included.

                                                            to right
                                                              first FORM
                                                                 iate.
     3.17.2  All field  samples  and all quality contro
     duplicates, spikes,  LCS's, PB's  and reprepared
     the  SDG must  be reported on FO!
     associated with the  SDG may be( submitted on
                                               analysis log for ICP and
                                                         on this  form
                                                        -preparation
                                                   t'ted'on FORM I-AAIN  for
                                                      be obtained by
                                                        the instrument by
                                                         .tions (including
                                                            ciated with
                                                           tions
     3.17.3  Submit one  FORM XV-AAIN p^r Method iff ijSTimMse-jfoan 32
     preparations including quality con\ror\preparations were performed.
     more  than 32 preparations per methoa\were/P^f°rmed, then submit
     additional copies of FORM XV-AAIN as \pprotrriate.
                                                                      In
     3.17.4  Complete  the he'ader  ir
     instructions and as -foil
jrmation
3.17.5  For "Analwfce,/ enter the name ol
Target Analyte Lj&t /in Exhibi/t C>
                                              ing to the header
                                                  analyte as identified in the
     3.17.6  For  "Ruk^No. T^Ventei:  ttfe  run  number (two characters maximum)
     which is  the numbelsvthatxappll.es  to a continuous analytical sequence
     consisting of prepareoS^samplee and all associated quality assurance
     measurements as requiredoy the>sontract.

     3.17.7  Eo'r  "J«s€mment"TbD No. ^^ntfer the instrument ID number (12
     characters .maximum)  which is the  identifier that distinguishes each
     instnuaent/used for anaWsis\in the SDG.  If more than one instrument is
     used./sujnnit additional copies of FORM XV-AAIN as appropriate.

     3.1^8  Fo^E^Start Date," /ent^r the date (formatted MM/DD/YY) on which
     the  ana'lysisisun was star/ced;
3.17.9  For
analysis run
                             en^er the date (formatted MM/DD/YY) on which the
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Exhibit B:  Form  Instructions  Guide
                                             Metal Analysis of Ambient Air
3.17.10  Under "EPA SAMPLE No.," enter the EPA sample/number of each
sample in the SDG and of all other preparations,  such a/ duplicates,
spikes, LCSs, PBs, and repreparations  (all formatted according  to  Table
B-2 of this Exhibit).  All EPA  sample numbers musf' beO-isted in ascending
alphanumeric order, continuing  to the next FORM XV-AAIN>f  applicable.
If a sample was reprepared, list the same EPA s;ampl/ex'Bumberxiji  the order
of increasing preparation date.                '   /

3.17.11  Under "PREP. DATE," enter the date/ffxvrmatted MM/DD/Y^Kpn wh^ch
each sample was prepared for analysis by tjrfe method indicated in
header section of the form.

3.17.12  Under "Final Volume," enter •
nearest whole number) of the preparat
analysis by the method indicated in
field must have a value for each samp

3.17.13  Under "Time," enter the time
which each analysis was performed.

3.17.14  Under "DF," enter th
which the final product of
analysis performed.

NOTE:  A DF of "1" must be entere
analyzed without adding any further
solutions to the sample or an aliquo
preparation.
NOTE:  For EPA supp,
be entered if the
that specified b
reported in sue!
values on the
supplied with
true value of 250
solution is prepared
on FORM XIV^AAISUand the
true value^of 1250)?
value of^SOdrO-regardle-
ICV must be correctedxfor
following/ formula:

                 Found vaJ
               on FORM
                                                               mL,  to the
                                                              prepared for
                                                               the form.  This
                                                               - HH:MM) at
                                                               imal places) by
                                                          iluted for each
                                               preparation product was
                                              e/of dilutant or any other
                                           of tfhat sample taken for
                                       such as^ICVs),  ICSs,  and LCSs, a DF must
                                             used^at a dilution different from
                                                7with the solution.  The DF
                                                rould make the reported true
                                               ition equal those that were
                                  'the EPA.  For instance,  if the ICV has a
                                   aluminum at a 20 fold dilution,- and if the
                                       dilution,  a DF of "2" must be entered
                                          instrument reading is compared to a
                               Iri^Khis example, FORM III-AAIN will have a true
                                of tnex^ilution used.   The found value for the
                               die dilution listed on FORM XV-AAIN using the
\ue \  = Instrument readout
            in
                                                       „ nB,
                                                       x DF
                                                                     Eq.  B-17
     3.17.15  Uhder  ">CRx" eiufer/fche percent  recovery  (to  two  decimal  places)
     for  each analy^cal spike/analyzed.   Leave the field blank if the
     analysis reporteoN^s not/an analytical  spike.
December, 1991
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Exhibit B:  Form Instructions Guide
                                            Metal Analysis  of Ambient Air
3.18  Analysis Run Log [FORM XVI - AAIN]

     3.18.1  This form is used to report  the  sample  ana/ysi^run log  for each
     instrument used  for analyses  in the  SDG.  This  ineludes^any analysis run
     where conditions for reporting on FORM XV-AAIN  \i/ere/nOt met>\ FORM XV-
     AAIN  is  analyte  and method  specific.
     3.18.2  A run is defined as the totality  of
     instrument  throughout  the  sequence initiate
     required calibration standard and terminated,
     continuing  calibration verification and plat;
     required field  sample.
                                               Lyses performed
                                                 and including,
                                             5y,  and including, the
                                              analys^&s^following the last
     3.18.3  All field samples and all quaiity^^ontroj
     tuning  solutions, calibration  standardTs>.  IC\
     CRIs, ICSs, LRSs, LCSs,  PBs, duplicates/>ce^-dige:
     spikes,  and spike addition  analyzed by the
     must  be reported on FORM XVI-AAIN.   The run must^
                                                    iparations (including
                                                     ICBs, CCBs, MTSs,
                                                 (tion spikes, analytical
                                                     iiated with the SDG
                                                        sinuous and
     inclusive  of all  analyses  performed on the particulai
     the  run.
     3.18.4 Submit one FORM XVI-AA
     including instrument calibration'
     32  analyses were  performed in the
     XVI-AAIN  as appropriate.

     3.18.5 Complete  the
     instructions and  as
     3.18.6 For  "Run N
     which is  the num1
     consisting of p
     measurements a,

     3.18.7 For  "Start
     the analysis run was
     3.18.8
                                                            nent during
                                                         32 analyses
                                                      'run.  If more than
                                              additional copies of FORM
                                            rding to the header
                                er
                                                 characters maximum)
                                            LUOUS analytical sequence
                                            iated quality assurance
                             er the date (formatted MM/DD/YY) on which


                                    >d code (two characters maximum).

                              the date (formatted MM/DD/YY) on which the
3.
numl
distin
one instr
appropriate.

3.18.11  Under "EPA
                                   .,"  enter the instrument identification
                               maximum) which is the identifier that
                                   used for analysis in the SDG.  If more than
                             submit additional copies of FORM XVI-AAIN as
                                No.," enter the EPA sample number, including
     the QC suffix of each sample (formatted according to Table B-2 of this
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Exhibit B:   Form Instructions Guide
               Metal Analysis of Ambient Air
    Exhibit).  All EPA sample numbers must be  listed in i:
    (date and time) order of analysis,  continuing to the
    for the  instrument run  if applicable.  The analysis/da
    other analyses not associated with  the SDG but ai
    in the reported analytical  run must be reported.
    identified with the EPA Sample No.  of "ZZZZZ

    3.18.12  Under "PREP. DATE,"  enter  the date (f<
    each sample was prepared for  analysis by the
    header section of the form.

    3.18.13  Under "VOLUME," enter the  final
    whole number) of the preparation for
    the method indicated in the header  sec
    have a value for each field listed.
    3.18.14  Under "TIME," enter the time  ( inlailitary^f ormat - HH:MM)  at
    which each analysis was performed.   If an autb*ample"*vis used with equal
    analysis time and  intervals between analyses,  th&HvOnly^the start time of
    the run (the time  of analysis  of the first calibration standard) and end
    time of the run  (the time  of atfalysls--ef-^he final CCV os/CCB, whichever
    is later) needs  to be  reportec
                            ising  temporal
                             FORM  XV-AAIN
                            and time  of
                             the  instrument
                             ilyses must be
                                        ich
                          to the nearest
                         fed for analysis by
                            This field must
     3.18.15  Under "DF," enter the di^uti^n fac/or/(to
     by which the final product of the
     distillate) can be analyzed within
     does not include  the dilution inherent^ in
     the preparation procedures—in Exhibit D
                         e decimal places)
                procedure  (digestate or
                tent standard range.  The DF
              .e preparation  as  specified by
    NOTE:  A "1" must be
    without adding any
    the  "Volume" or
    that sample.
      prepare
         lutart
                      the
NOTE:  For EPA
be entered if the
that specified by
reported in
values on the
supplied
true va}/ue fit 2500.0
solution \£ prepared at
on FORM X'tV-AAIN and the
true/value of 1250 Mg/L.
             .0 regardless;
               rected for/the
                                                product was  analyzed
                                               r any other solutions  to
                                           listed on FORM XV-AAIN  for
                               by
                               ICO]
     ICV must
     following
 ns such as ICVs, ICSs, and LCSs,  a DF must
ution was used at a dilution different from
ions provided with the solution.   The DF
     t which would make the reported true
         solution equal those that were
          For instance, if  the ICV has a
aluminum at a 20 fold dilution, and if the
old dilution, a DF of "2" must be  entered
rected instrument reading is compared to a
|his example, FORM II-AAIN will have a true
the dilution used.  The found value for the
dilution listed on FORM XV-AAIN using the
                      ELoundValiie   _ Instrument readout „ nE,
                           II-/AAIN ~      in mg/L      x DF
                                   Eq. B-18
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Exhibit B:   Form Instructions Guide
                Metal Analysis  of Ambient Air
    3.18.16  Under  "ANALYZES," enter  "X"  in  the  column of/the/designated
    analyte  to  indicate  that  the  analyte  value was used /fronf the reported
    analysis to report data on any  of the forms in the .fiDG.^Leave the column
    empty for each  analyte if the analysis was not useti to re|xy:t the
    particular  analyte.
3.19   STANDARD SOLUTIONS SOURCES [FORM XVII  - AAIt
    3.19.1  This form  is used to report the  sou:
    on an analyte-by-analyte basis  for  ICVs, 0
    LCSs standards  used for QC  analyses  in th

    3.19.2  For EPA supplied solutions, ent
    EPA solutions must be  identified usin;
    solutions  identification.

    3.19.3  For non-EPA supplied solutions,  enter
    the available  twelve spaces to  unequivocally
    and the solution used.
     3.19.4  Complete  the  header  in:
     as  follows:
     3.19.7 Under "
     quantitation li:
     which the CRI

     3.19.8 Under "LRS Stan)
     source (twelvj
     were repor

     3.19.9
     standa:
     ICS re'su
               :e tit each standard solvrt
                 /CRQLs, LRSs, ICSs, and
                          .ot sufficient.
                         upplied with the
                          t information in
                               inufacturer
                          e instructions and
iden
     3.19.5  Under  "ICV Standard Source,
     (twelve  spaces maximum)  for each ana
     reported on FORM II-AAIN.

     3.19.6  Under  "CCV St
     source  (twelve space
     were reported on
              the!' initial calibration source
             or/which the ICV results were
                  continuing calibration
                teNfor which the CCV results
     3.19
     standar
     results wer
                IB contract required
               cimum) for each analyte for
 jfrted on FORM III-AAIN.

        enter the linear range standard
           analyte for which the LRS results
ource," enter the interference check sample
  maximum) for each  analyte  for which  the
  IRM V-AAIN.

  'urce," enter the laboratory control  sample
  maximum) for each  analyte  for which  ICS
 VIII-AAIN.
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Exhibit B:  Form Instructions Guide
                                             Metal Analysis of Ambient Air
3.20   SAMPLE LOG-IN SHEET  [FORM AADC - IN - 1]

     3.20.1  This form  is  used  to document the  receipt
     shipping  containers and samples.  One original
     for  each  shipping  container.
                                               FOE
  spection of
JC-IN-1 is required
     3.20.2  If the  samples  in a single shipping  cop
     more  than one  SDG,  then the original  FORM AADC
     the deliverables for the SDG  of the lowest
     of FORM AADC-IN-1 must  be placed with the
     SDG(s).  The copies should be identified a's  "/opy(ies),'
     of the original should  be noted on the cc
     3.20.3  Sign and  date  the airbill  (if
     container  and  record the presence/ab
     condition  (i.e.,  intact, broken)  in
     custody seal numbers in item 2.
                                                      ,ne the shipping
                                                            and their
                                                (RMAADC-IN-l.   Record the
     3.20.4  Open the shipping container, remove  the  e
                                  FOJ
documentation, and record on
presence/absence of chain-of-
Packing Lists), and airbills
airbill or an airbill sticker
Record the airbill or sticker
     3.20.5  Remove the  samples from the
     samples and  the  sample tag  (if
     sample bottles  (i.e.,  intaet-^broken,
     absence of sample tags in item:

     3.20.6  Review the/s
     information.  C
     samples, and ci
                                                               (i.e., TRs,
                                                            ify if there is an
                                                            'AADC-iN-i.
                                             container(s), examine the
                                             record the condition of the
                                                and the presence  or
                                                AADC-IN-1.

                                               d complete the header
                                             d on all the documents  and
                                              item 9 on FORM AADC-IN-1.
     3.20.7  If thefexare nbxpr/folems observed during  receipt,  sign and date
     (include time)  FOMSAADC^IN-/,  the chain-of-custody record, the TR, and
     write the sample  numbebcon  F©I£M AADC-IN-1.   For  each sample number
     entered, entej^-sbe^corresp^ndingN^r volume sampled in standard cubic
     meters  (std\ m3)  in tteappropx^ate^olumn.   Record the appropriate
     sample  tags atIo7"a"s»imedN^borato~*3j/numbers if applicable.  The log-in
     date shoulclbe  recorded atVhe  top of FORM  AADC-IN-1, and the date and
     time of syunple  receipt at:  tnte laboratory should be recorded in items 10
     and YL. /Cross  out  unused\col\imns and spaces.

     3.2t)v8  If^fchere  are problfems/observed during  receipt (e.g.,  data on air
     volume  samplecNj^ missing;  for one or more samples) or if an answer marked
     with an asterisk  ei^e.,/• absent*") was circled, then contact SMO and
     document the rfesolutiW of/the  problem on a CLP Communication Log.
     Following resolutban^,  sign and  date the forms  as  specified in the
December, 1991
                                                                 Page B-47

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.Exhibit B:  Form  Instructions Guide
Metal Analysis of Ambient Air
     preceding paragraph and note,  where appropriate, the
     problem.
          solution of  the
     3.20.9  For "Sample Transfer," enter the fraction designation (if
     appropriate) and the specific area designation (e/g. ,  relFs^gerator
     number) in the Sample Transfer block located in /the/b^b^om Ie-£t corner of
     FORM AADC-1N-1.  Sign and date the sample tran9ter/block>
3.21    DOCUMENT INVENTORY SHEET  [FORM AADC  -  IN
     3.21.1  This form is used to  record the i
     Delivery Group Case file (CSF)  documents

     3.21.2  Organize all EPA-CSF  documents/as
     Assemble the documents in the order s
     Exhibit B, and stamp each page with tlv
     number the DC-IN-2 form).  Inventory the
     numbers and recording page number ranges in
     AADC-IN-2.  If there are no documents for a spec
     "NA" in the empty space.
     of the Complete Sample
           to the Region.

          Exhibit B.
         AADC-IN-2  and
                (Do  not
             the document
          provided  on  FORM
              :nt type,  enter
     3.21.3  Certain laboratory sp<
     fit into a clearly defined cate
     2 to determine if it is most app
     26, 27, or 28.  Item 28 should be
     These types of documents should be
     under each appropriate item.'
         to
            the CSF may not
          »uld review DC-IN-
          under items 25,
 e is no appropriate  item.
or listed in the  blanks
 December, 1991
                     Page B-48

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Data Reporting Forms
                                                    SOW No.  XXX -  Ambient Air
                              SECTION 4
                        DATA REPORTING FORMS
                                              //\\
                                                                PAGE NO.
                                          /v         ^\
Cover Page  -  [COVER PAGE  - AAIN]	/. J	  .  .  . X\ . B7-50
Analysis  Data Sheet [FORM I  -  AAIN]   .././...  ^	B-51
Initial and Continuing Calibration Verification [fORM/II - AAIN]  .  . B-52
CRQL Standards/Linear Range  Standardi^QuartfirlV) LFORM III - AAIN]  B-53
Blanks [FORM  IV - AAIN]	  :X •  . X	B-54
ICP Interference Check Sample  [FORM V - AAIN]   -^X:  • ^X	B-55
Spike Sample  Recovery [FORM  V/ - AAIN]  r~r-^-^.  .  .  /7	B-56
Duplicates  [FORM VII - AAIN]   /
Laboratory  Control  Sample [FORM
Method of Standard  Additions [FORM IXV AAIN]
ICP Serial  Dilution;.
                                               - AAIN]
                                          :ors (Annual)
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.
11.
12.
13.
    Method Quantitat
                  n
                  ^"*
       lits  (Quarterly)
    ICP and ICP-MS
    [FORM XII-
tnt ere lenient/ Correction^
                         ponse factor  Criteria  [FORM XIII - AAIN]
                         ards "s^mmar^vtFORM XIV - AAIN]   	B-64
                          XVN AAIN] ^	B-65
                                 AAIN]	B-66
                       Source^ [fORM XVII  - AAIN]   	B-67
                        [F0»! AADC-IN-1]	B-68
    Document Inventory Sheet/[FORM AADC-IN-2]
                                                                        B-69
December,  1991
                                                                   Page B-49

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                       U. S. ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
                                CONTRACT LABORATORY PROGRAM
                                         Metals in Ambient Air
                                           COVER PAGE
        Lab Name

        Lab Code:

        Case No.:
        Comments
                                                               Y* for Yes or an 'N" for No
                       If yes,
                       application o:
                                    x  \
                           I certify that this data package is in compliance with the terms and
                           conditions of the contract, both technically and for completeness, excluding
                             > conditions detanedabove. Release of the data contained in this
                                 r data package and in the computer-readable data submitted on floppy
                                       i authorized by the Laboratory Manager or the Manager's
                                          1 by the following signature.

                                           	   Name:

                                                          Title:
Revision MAA01.0
COVER PAGE - AAIN

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         U. S. ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
                CONTRACT LABORATORY PROGRAM/X  EPA SAMPLE NO.
                       Metals in Ambient Air

                     ANALYSIS DATA SHEET
Lab Name:
Lab Code:
Case No.:
SAS No.:
SDG No.:
Contract:
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Date Received:
Air Volume Sam,
Date Analyzed/
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CAS No.
7429-90-5
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7440-41-7
7440-43-9
7440-70-2
7440-47-3
7440-48-4
7440-50-8
7439-89-6
7439-92-1
7439-95-4
7439-96-5 7
7439-97-6 C
7440-02-0
7440-09-7
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                 Metals in Ambient Air

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                                      12/

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                  CONTRACT LABORATORY PROGRAM
                         Metals in Ambient Air
                   STANDARD ADDITION RESULTS
  Lab Name:                        Contract:
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
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20
21
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12/91

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Lab Code:
Case No.:
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Metals in Ambient Air      /^y
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                 - AAIN
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                     CONTRACT LABORATORY PROGRAM
                            Metals in Ambient Air
                   ICIHMS INTERNAL STANDARDS SUMMARY
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
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24
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Aluminum
Antimony
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                                  SAMPLE LOG-IN SHEET
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 Received By (Print Name):
 Received by (Signature):
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                                                                Log-in Dater.
 Case Number:
 Sample Delivery
 Group No.:
 SAS Number
  CIRCLE THE APPROPRIATE
  RESPONSE:
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                        Present/Absent*
                        Intact/Broken
                         Present/Absent*

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2. Custody Seel Nos.:

3. Chain-of-Custody
 Records
4. Traffic Reports or
 Packing List
5. Aiibfll

6. Airbill No.:

7. Sample Tags
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 N ambers
8. Sample Condition:
  9. Does information on custody
   tfaffic leports, an sample tags
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                    METAL IN AMBIENT AIR ANAL
                         COMPLETE SDG FILE (CSF)
                             INVENTORY SHEET
Lab Name:
Case No.:
SAS No.:
SDG No.:

Contract No.:
SDG Nos. to FolW:
                            City/Staie:/
All documents delivered in the complete SDG Hie musrbe/original documents where possible.
(Reference Exhibit B, Section 3)                  /  /       /x
                                             /  /       PafeeNbs.     (Please Check:)
                                                                     Lab
  1.  Inventory Sheet (AADC-2) (Do not number)
  2.  Cover Page
  3.  Inorganic Analysis Data Sheet (FORM I-AAIN)
  4.  Initial & Continuing Calibration
      Verification (FORM H-AAIN)
  5.  CRQL Standards/Linear Range Sfc
      (Quarterly) (FORM IH-AAIN)
  6.  Blanks (FORM IV-AAIN)
  7.  ICP and ICP-MS Interference Check Sample
  8.  Spike Sample Recovery (FORM VI-AAIN)
  9.  Duplicates (FORM
  10.  Laboratory Control Sample/
  11.  Method of Standard ,
  12.  ICP and ICP-MS 1
  13.  Method Detection L
  14.  ICP and ICP-MS i
      (Annual) (FORM:
  IS.  ICP-MS Tuning and.]
      (FORM xm-/
  16.  ICP-MS Internal Standards i
  17.
               Log (B) (FORM
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                    METAL IN AMBIENT AIR ANALYTES
                          COMPLETE SDG FILE (CSF)
                              INVENTORY SHEET
 23. EPA Shipping/Receiving Documents
       Airbill (No. of Shipments	)
       Chain-of-custody Records
       Sample Tags
       Sample Log-In Sheet (Lab & HDC-1)
       SDG Cover Sheet
 24. Misc. Shipping/Receiving Records
      (list all individual records)
       Telephone Logs
  25.
  26.
  27.
Internal Lab Sample Transfer Records &
 Tracking Sheets (describe or list)
Internal Ohginial Sample Preparation
 (describe or list)
  Preparation Records  	
  Analysis Records  	
  Description 	
Other Records (describe or
  Telephone Communicai
  28. Comments:
                                             (Print Name & Title)
                                             (Print Name & Title)
                                                                           (Date)
                                                                           (Date)
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Exhibit C
                                           Metal Analysis of Ambient Air
                                    TABLE 1

                             METALS IN AMBIENT AIR
                         TARGET ANALYTE LIST (TAL) AND
                 CONTRACT REQUIRED QUANTITATION LIMITS
  Analyte

Aluminum
Antimony
Arsenic
Barium
Beryllium
Cadmium
Calcium
Chromium
Cobalt
Copper
Iron
Lead
Magnesium
Manganese
Molybdenum
Nickel
Potassium
Selenium
Silver
Sodium
Thallium
Tin
Vanadium
Zinc
                                                                ct Required
                                                                     Limit1-2-3
                     CAS RN
                     7429
                     7440
                     7440
                     7440
                     7440
                     7440
                     7440
                     7440
                     7440
                     7440
                     7439
                     7439
                     7439
                     7439
                     7439
                     1313
                     7440
                     7782
                     7440
(1)   The analytica^ methods specified  in Exhibit  D,  Sections 3 and 5 must be
utilized and  the  achieved instrument detection limits  must meet the Contract
Required Quantitacion Limits (CRQJL) requirements.  Higher detection levels may
only be used in the followihgvCircbostance:
                    concStMyration^excee^s two times the detection limit  of the
                        tod  itv. use,  Che^yvalue may  be  reported even though the
                                 detection  limit  may not  equal  the contract
            red/ quantitation\lim£t.     The  method detection  limit  must  be
                                    ibits D.
If the s
instrument
inst:
requ
doc
(2)
blank pre
  tnced as described \n

se CRDL's are the method
     rations that must be
Jtection limits  obtained from actual method
 using the  procedure in Exhibits D.
                                ir Hi-Vol filter and 40 mL final extract volume.
                                id 5.11.2  for calculations.
December, 1991
                                                                Page  C-l

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Exhibit C
                                                 Metal Analysis of Ambient Air
                                    TABLE 2

                             METALS IN AMBIENT AIR
                         TARGET ANALTTE LIST (TAL)
                 CONTRACT REQUIRED QDANTITATION
                              FOR ICP-MS ANALYSES
  Analyte

Aluminum
Antimony
Arsenic
Barium
Beryllium
Cadmium
Chromium
Cobalt
Copper
Iron
Lead
Manganese
Nickel
Selenium
Silver
Thallium
Vanadium
Zinc
 CAS RN

 7429
 7440
 7440
 7440
 7440
 7440
 7440
 7440
 7440
 7439
 7439
 7439
 1313
 7782

^440
  Contract Required/
Quantitation Limit1*2
             itg/L

             226
              92
              92
              11
               7
              18
              44
              55
              37
             126
             118
              15
              52
             577
             229
             562
              26
             444
(1)   The  ICP-MS  method/specif iifa  rfi Exhibit  if,  Section  4 may  be utilized
provided  the  documented^raethod/defection Krafts  meet the  Contract Required
Quantitation Limit CSJL)it*gu*reoents.

(2)   The CRQL is the methoU^detefeC^on limits obtained in pure water that must
be met using the opaoadure in Exb4£itDv.The method detection limits for samples
may be considerably higherxdepend£ngoiifche sample matrix.
(3)   Ass
See Exhibi
       r Hi-Vol filter and 40 mL final extract volume.
    or \calculations.
December, 1991
                                            Page C-2

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Exhibit C
                        Metal Analysis of Ambient Air
Interference
  C O1UDOT1GD t

    Al
    Ca
    Fe
    Mg
    Na
    P
    K
    S
    C
    Cl
    Mo
    Ti
    As
    Cd
    Cr
    Co
    Cu
    Mr.
    Ni
    Se
    Ag
    V
    Zn
                                    TABLE 3

                   INTERFERENCE CHECK SAMPLE  COMPONENTS/
                       CONCENTRATIONS FOR ICP AND ICP-1
     Solution A
Concentration (mg/L)

         500.0
         500.0
         500.0
         500.0
         500.0
         500.0
         500.0
         500.0
        ,000.0
        ,600.0
          10.0
         1
                                          100
                                        0.050
                                        0.100
                                          200
                                        0.100
                                        0.100
                                          200
                                          100
                                        0.100
                                        0.200
                                        0.100
December,  1991
                                             Page C-3

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Exhibit C
                                                 Metal Analysis of Ambient Air
                                    TABLE 4

                INITIAL AND CONTINUING CALIBRATION
         CRQL STANDARD CONTROL LIMITS,  AND LCS STANDARD CO!
                            FOR INORGANIC ANALYSES
            INITIAL AND CONTINUING CALIBRATION
                                         CATION LIMITS
Analytical Method
                   Inorganic
                    Species
 e Value CEPA Set)
imit  High  Limit
ICP
ICP-MS
GFAA
                     Metals
                     Metals
                     Metals
           110
           110
           110
                         CRQL STANDARD
Analytical Method
                                      ITS
                                         X of True Value (EPA Set)
                                           Low Limit   High Limit
ICP
ICP-MS
GFAA
                                                 85
                                                 85
                                                 85
           115
           115
           115
The LCS
limits
                                  ARD CONTROL LIMITS
/dard Control  Limits  apre  the same for all inorganics species.  The
   L20 percent.
December, 1991
                                                          Page  C-4

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                       EXHIBIT D
       ANALYTICAL METHODS FOR
            OF METAL COMPOUNDS
            HI-VOL FILTERS AND ANAL'
        INDUCTIVELY COUPLED PLASMA (ICP)
EMISSION SPECTROMETRY, INDUCTIVELY  COUPLED
   SPECTROMETRY  (ICP-MS^TORr-GRAPJITE FURNACE
            ABSORPTI01

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                                   EXHIBIT D
              ANALYTICAL METHODS  FOR THE DETERMINAT]
            COMPOUNDS COLLECTED ON HI-VOL FILTERS
        INDUCTIVELY COUPLED PLASMA (ICP) ATOMIC
           INDUCTIVELY COUPLED PLASMA MASS SPECTRbMEtfRY (ICP-MS) OR
            GRAPHITE FURNACE ATOMIC ABSORPTION OGFA/6 SPECTROMETRY
                                                                     PAGE NO.
SECTION 1   INTRODUCTION	>x,  .  /\	D-1
SECTION 2   SAMPLE PREPARATION AND
            RELATED HANDLING PRO
SECTION 3   SAMPLE ANALYSIS BY ICP  . \ . \ .././.	D-ll
SECTION 4   SAMPLE ANALYSIS BY ICP-MS
D-3
SECTION 5   SAMPLE ANALYSIS B'
SECTION 6   BIBLIO
SECTION 7   TABLES
D-38
D-66
D-89
D-91
SECTION 8   FIGURES .  .  .  >w .  .  >x.	"	D-104
December, 1991

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Exhibit  D
                         Metal Analysis of Ambient Air
                                   SECTION 1

               ANALYTICAL METHODS FOR THE DETERMINATION
             COMPOUNDS COLLECTED ON HI-VOL FILTERS AND
         INDUCTIVELY COUPLED  PLASMA  (ICP) ATOMIC EMISS,
            INDUCTIVELY COUPLED  PLASMA MASS SPECTROME!
             GRAPHITE FURNACE ATOMIC ABSORPTION (GFA^)

1.   INTRODUCTION

1.1   SCOPE AND  APPLICATION
     1.1.1   The  methods specified in Exhibit'D rfiust be risedf and the
     documented instrument or method detection/limits must/meet the Contract
     Required Quantitation Limits (CRQL) m the undiluted and diluted
                        proof that dilution was
                        ed and undiluted sample
                             All sample dilutions
                           ,y acidified to maintain
     1.1.3   The  Cont/ac
     compendium of requ:
     performance of ^analyst
     assurance/quality
     performed in associat
     Exhibit E.
   is reminded and^cautifoned that Exhibit D is a
ed and permitted analytical methods to be used in the
               contract.  The quality
      (QAyQC) procedures or measurements to be
     witnvthese methods or analyses are specified in
                                            cautioned that the  collection and
                                  may not be referred to within the individual
                             ;he^Quality Assurance Protocol of Exhibit E.  The
                               ireWnts are specified in Exhibit B.  Raw data
                                 sociation with the performance of analyses
                         shall Conform to the appropriate provisions of
     1.1.5   Laboratory gias^wa/e to be used  in metals  analysis must be  acid
     cleaned according^© EPA'yS  manual  "Methods  for Chemical Analysis  of Water
December, 1991
                                              Page  D-l

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Exhibit D
Metal Analysis of Ambient Air
    and Wastes" or an equivalent procedure  (see part  2.1/6.3$.   Samples  must
    be opened and digested  in a hood.  Stock  solutions  tto  be  used for
    preparing instrument or method calibration standards ra^y  be purchased or
    prepared as described in parts 3.6 and  4.6.  All yother sections to  be
    used for QA/QC measurements shall conform to the/spe'&ific requirements of
    Exhibit E.
    1.1.6   Background corrections are required
    Each GFAA analysis requires a minimum  of  tw/d
    during full Method of  Standard Additions
    measurements  shall require a minimum of
    Appropriate hardcopy raw data for each
    included in the  data package in  accorc
    of  each set of exposures/injections si
    sample analysis,  and reporting as speci
    must be reported in  the raw data in concei
    11 GFAA measur
 infections (burns)
  ).   All ICP  and ICP-MS
           ixposures.
           :on  shall  be
       ib/t B.   The  average
          standardization,
        it D.   All exposures
        its.
 December,  1991
                      Page D-2

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Exhibit D
                                             Metal Analysis of Ambient Air
                                   SECTION 2
                              SAMPLE PREPARATION
2.1   MICROWAVE EXTRACTION AND RELATED HANDLING PROG
2.1.1   Introduc t ion

  2.1.1.1    This Section describes a microw,
  extract  the metals from the particulate
  Following microwave extraction,  target a
  ICP-MS,  or GFAA.

2.1.2   Sample  Preservation

  2.1.2.1    Ambient air  glass-fiber
  half lengthwise with the particulate
  protective envelopes.   These protective
  to  30°C  until analysis.

  2.1.2.2    The  maximum  sampl
  days.  To be  compliant  with
  samples  within 180 days even
  data submission times allowed

2.1.3   Summary of  Method

  2.1.3.1    A  1" x 8"
  in  the Federal Reference Met!
  11).  The metals  a/e eaffrltsted'
  acid/nitric acid  vsoluxion usVn,
  After cooling,  ^ne ^igestate/ is
  material.
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                                                   ces  are analyzed by ICP,
                                                         e received folded in
                                                       'ard and enclosed in
                                                               be stored at 15
                                                 under this^bo&tract  is  180
                                                          actor must  analyze
                                                              in the maximum
                                                    x 10" filter  as  described
                                                    Figure D-l  and Reference
                                                     strip by a hydrochloric
                                                   microwave digestion system.
                                               ed to remove any insoluble
      2.1.3.2    Mi6spwaves>extr4cti:on is used to prepare samples  for  ICP
      analysis.  ThisnteJ^iodcusLng nitric acid only) or an  alternate hot
      extraction technique^sajy be^s^sed to prepare samples  for  ICP-MS  and GFAA
      analysis.
                              rials
                                  ve system and capping station:  With
                                  up to 600 watts  (see Figure  D-2).
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                               home-use microwave shall NOT be used for
                              er this contract.   The oven cavity must be
                          well ventilated.   All  electronics must be
                        osixm for safe operation.
December, 1991
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Exhibit D
                                           Metal Analysis of Ambient Air
      2.1.4.2    PFA Teflon digestion vessels:  Capable
      pressures of up to 100 psi.  Pressure venting ves
      controlled pressure relief at pressures exceedin;
      mL capacity).
                                                        istanding
                                                     /capable of
                                                      psi. (60- to 120-
      2.1.4.3    Teflon PFA overflow vessel:
      capacity).
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      oven.
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      2.1.4.5    Volumetric glassware:  50-
      borosilicate).
      2.1.4.6    Bottles:  Linear polyethy
      caps, for storing  samples; Teflon bottf
      standards (500-mL, 125-mL, and 30-mL).

      2.1.4.7    Centrifuge tubes:  polypropylene tube
      polypropylene, 50-mL  (Nalgenc
                                                   acity (Class A
                                                   ipylene with leakproof
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                                                          :w tops of
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2.1.4.8    Pipette:   Automati
0.1 mL or better and repeatability
Dispensing Pipette,  Model ADP-SO^ o\ equivalent).

2.1.4.9    Rack:  Wire (Fisher 14-79$-!) /r polypropylene (Fisher 14-
      8090), for holding
      2.1.4.10 Particle
      handling glass-fiJ
                              tubes during, shaking.

                            No\ 8500) :   1?o beNworn while cutting and
                  •er /filters
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Model>wK or equivalent) .
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      Federal Register 19"
       2.1.4.13
                    To"vktd £n sectioning the glass-fiber filter.
                      ,43  (Oc^. 5), 46258-46261.  (See Figure D-l).

                        ThitVxwheelN>(< 1 mm) .

                             Eberbach Corporation Model 6460 or
       2.1.5.2    Nitrl
       eqivalent), for pr€
                             :  American Chemical Society (ACS) reagent
                             (or  equivalent),  for preparing samples.

                         Redistilled spectrographic grade (16M)  (or
                        ng  samples.
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                    Metal Analysis of Ambient Air
      2.1.5.3    ASTM Type II water (ASTM D1193).

     2.1.6   Microwave Extraction Procedure

      2.1.6.1    Microwave Calibration Procedure

       2.1.6.1.1  Calibration of the microwave unit:  is/a critical s"bep prior
       to its use.  In order that absolute power Settings may be^interbhanged
       from one microwave unit to another, the a/fbual delivered powe^must
       determined.
       2.1.6.1.2  Calibration of a laborato
       depends on the type of electronic sy
       the unit has a precise and accurate/li:
       output power and the scale used in/confer^llin
       then the calibration can be a single^poin
       power.  If the unit is not accurate or
       controlling scale, then a multiple-point
       the unit power calibration needs multiple-
       point where the linearity begins must  be i
       calibration at 100, 99, 98,
       power settings can be appl
       portion of the calibration (Jurvev can~~bie—excluded
       Each percent is equivalent
                                (see Figure D-2)
                               manufacturer.  If
                          iorfship between the
                             microwave unit.,
                           ation at maximum
                             some portion of the
                             >n is necessary.  If
                          calibration, then the
                                    example, a
                          60,^knrif 50 percent
                               The nonlinear
                               estricted in use.
                              5 W and becomes
       the smallest unit of power that\can\be/coEftrolled.   If  20  - 40 W are
       contained from 99 - 100 percent .^thab/poirion of  the microwave
       calibration is not controllable byXthre/ to  seven times that of the
       linear portion of the^-e«n^rol scale\nd\rill prevent duplication of
       precise power conditions specified  in^hatyportion of the  power scale.
       2.1.6.1.3  The
       available for
       measuring the
       electromagne
       are made onS*eighe
       room temperatur
       (Teflon) vessels.
       through the
       are r
       stirr
       use
              owingXp'aragraph evaluate the power
                 ivity.  This is accomplished by
                    water exposed to
                  riod of time.  Measurements
         (five replicates) of 1 kg samples of
     water in thick-walled microwave transparent
      iners must be 'circulated continuously
             minutes at full power.  The vessels
             the contents are stirred.  After
  e of^the/water is measured and recorded for
       wit:
       Irradia
       90, 80,  707
       container must?
     ial temperature of the water, (T4) ,  to
      temperature should be between 22 and 26°C.
r sit full power, 100 percent (99, 98, 97, 95,
  rcent power setting) for 120 seconds.  The
 lated through the cavity at a rate of at least
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                   Metal Analysis  of Ambient Air
       one revolution every 30 seconds during the irrs
       final temperature of the water, after stirring,
       while stirring the water (an electronic stirrer,
       works best) within 30 seconds of the end of
       maximum reading.  Repeat for a new sample, i
       replicates per microwave setting, of distilled room-
       using a new, clean container.  Calculate tt
       to the formula:

                             Power =
                                  Measure  the
                                         0.1CC,
                                            bar
                                           ding
                               34.87 =
          where:
            Power
                K  =
                 CP

                M
                T
                t

       2.1.6.2.2  Deri
       range and det
       setting seal
       appropriate
       microwave unit
       actual power

      2.1.6.3
The apparent
joule-sec'2) ^
The conversions
to W (equal to
The heat capacity^
             - 1.0
The ma**—of the samp}
        in
                                    Eq. D/IN-2



                                    Eq. D/IN-3



                            sample in watts (W -

                             ical calories-sec"1
                    capacity, or specific heat
                  ter);
                   grams;
                 inear portion of the  calibration
                   va. watts  of the arbitrary
                  ?atts  to determine the
               microwave unit being used.   Each
    ts  own setting that  corresponds to the
     ne samples.

              Vessels

    use,  new vessels  must be annealed  before they
sntYcleaning procedure must  be followed.  This
      the vessels for 96 hours to 200°C.  The
 bbled during annealing  and  the sealing surfaces
 ir the rim) must not be used to support  the
       2.1.6.3.2  "'Rinse v>i£&  distilled water.   Immerse  in a cleaning bath of
       1:1 HC1 for a minimum  of  three hours after  the bath temperature has
       reached a  temperature/just below boiling.   Rinse with distilled water.
       Immerse in a cleaning  bath of 1:1 HN03 for  a minimum of three hours
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                                      Metal Analysis of Ambient Air
       after the bath temperature has reached a temperature^ jUst below
       boiling.  The vessels are then rinsed with copious/ampunts of
       deionized, distilled water prior to use for  any analyses under this
       contract.  Between sample digestions, the PFA ve'sse^s should be
       detergent washed and 1:1 HN03 rinsed followed by a detonized,  distilled
       water rinse.

      2.1.6.4    Digestion Procedure for Microwave
       2.1.6.4.1  Prepare extracting acid  (2M H
       analysis.  In a 1-L volumetric flask, c
       500 mL of deionized, distilled water
       redistilled spectrographic-grade nit
       reagent-grade concentrated hydrochl
       to 1 L with deionized, distilled w,

       NOTE:  Nitric and hydrochloric acid
       we11-ventilated fume hood.  Mixing
       Stir slowly.
       2.1.6.4.2  Prepare nitric aoid
       analyses.  In a 1-L volumetric
       500 mL of deionized distilled, wa
       acid.  Slowly dilute to 1 L.
                                           in order and mix well
                                                 icentrated (16M)
                                                  .5 mL of ACS
                                                  Cool and dilute
                             Lask combine
                                                   Prepare in a
                                               .o thermic reaction.
                                     P-MS and GFAA
                               der and mix well,
                             ter
                      )2 mL of concentrated nitric
       2.1.6.4.3  Cut a 1" x 8" strip frfcm i:he folded particulate bearing
       filter using a template and a pizzaVcutrer as described in the Federal
       Reference Method forLead^Osee Figurk D-\ and Reference 11).   Using
       vinyl gloves or plastic forbeps, accor^lon\fold  or  tightly roll the
       filter strip and plac/rTtxon ^ts edge in\a centrifuge  tube.
cask an<
       NOTE:  A breathing
       personnel handling dry gl
       prevents the Anh
       material.     ^
       also prevent co:
                              glo
              Lation
       NOTE: It is
       extracte
       analysis.
            zested
         ensui
                are required for safety of
                    The breathing mask
  minute glas's—shards and particulate
te/t the skin from the same materials and
  of the sample by skin secretions.

  mor-e^than one strip from a filter be
    samjJS»e volume for sample and QC sample
*6.4/4  Add 10.0 mL o
                                  xtracting acid for  ICP  analysis  or  10 mL of
           nicric acid for GFAl^ oi ICP-MS analysis , using a preset calibrated
       au'tometic dispensing pipette or Class A regular pipette.   (The acid
           ld c«ver the strip comp/letely) .  The sequence  of adding the filter
       stripxand ate4.d to the orentrifuge tube may be reversed,  if more
       convenietu^, wrfcbout affecting the results.  Place  the centrifuge tube
       in a TeflonNKFA ve^*§£l containing 31 mL of deionized water.
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                                          Metal  Analysis of Ambient Air
       2.1.6.4.5  The caps with the pressure release valves ^re placed on the
       vessels hand-tight, and then tightened using constant  torque  to 12
       ft./lbs.  Connect the sample vessel to the overflow/vessel  using the
       Teflon PFA connecting tube.  Weigh the two vessel assembly  to the
       nearest 0.01 g.  Place the vessels in the mic/owave^carobsel.  Connect
       the overflow vessels to the center well of the dven  (s^e Figure D-2).

       2.1.6.4.6  Place the 12 vessels on the turfrtkble of  the micrbwave
       Any vessels containing 10 mL of acid soli/tion for analytical  bis
       purposes are counted as sample vessels./ Irradiate the sample vessels
       at 486 W for 23 minutes.  (Based on th/ cauibratiotwof the  microwave
       as previously described).

       2.1.6.4.7  At the end of the program, Remove ttfe tzurntable  containing
       the microwave vessels and cool it rn^tap water far 10  minutes.   Open
       the microwave vessels and discard the waiter tha/ they  contain.
                                              the  centrifuge*
                                                 )ecant  the
2.1.6.4.8  Add 10 mL of deionized distilled
tube, using the preset calibrated automatic disp
using a Class A regular pip<
mechanically shake for five( mir
and operate for 25 minutes
from the centrifuge tube into^n \reighec
polypropylene bottle (bearing sajnpl^ ID/1<
disturb the solids in the bottom
contents.  The matrix is 0.45M nitfejlc ac,
for ICP analysis or l^Slt^nitric aci
deionized, distille
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                                                 Metal Analysis of Ambient Air
 2.2.3.3    Centrifuge:  Capable of maintaining speed^ oE 2000 rpm
 (International  Equipment Company Model UV  or  equivalen/).

 2.2.3.4    Centrifuge tubes:  Polypropylene tubes/an<( screw tops,  100-
 mL.

 2.2.3.5    Pipette:  Automatic dispensing wit;
 better and repeatability of 20 pL,  (Grumman
 Model ADP-30  DT or  equivalent).

 2.2.3.6    Particle, mask:   To be worn
 fiber filters.

 2.2.3.7    Template:   To aid in sect
 Federal  Register 1978, 43  (Oct. 5),

 2.2.3.8    Pizza cutter:  Thin wheel (<"

2.2.4  Reagents

 2.2.4.1    Nitric Acid (HN03)/  CJoT
 spectrographic  grade.
                                                   utting and handling glass -
                                                           -fiber filter.
                                                         fee Figure D-l.
                                                               illed
      2.2.4.1.1  Nitric Acid, 3M:   Pr>par« by aidiifgTSS-wtf of concentrated
      nitric acid (2.2.4.1) to distilled, \eianized water and slowly diluting
      to 1 L.                          \   V  /

      NOTE:  Nitric acid fume*—ate toxic,  ^repa^re in a well-ventilated fume
      hood.  Stir slowly.
      2.2.4.2    ASTM

     2.2.5  Sample

      2.2.5.1    Ex]
      particulate mate
      stored at 15 to 30°

     2.2.6
                                               'ater must be monitored.
                                    should be  folded  in half with
                               enclosed in protective envelopes,  and
                                lysis.
      2
      Ai
      with
      corrosiohxprodui
                *x^
      analytes) ar
                           s£rip  as  described in the  Federal Reference
                              D-l),

                              half  twice,  and place  in a  150-mL beaker.
                              Letely cover  the sample.   Cover  the beaker
                             Important to keep the sample  covered so that
                     (formed/on  fume hood surface which may contain target
                              in the extract.
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      NOTE:  It is suggested that more than one strip per
      to ensure adequate volume for sample and QC analys
      2.2.6.3    Gently boil the sample in a beaker o
      fume hood for 30 minutes.   Do not let the samp
      NOTE:  Nitric acid fumes are toxic.

      2.2.6.4    After 30 minutes,  remove the be
      cool to near room temperature.   Rinse watch
      with distilled, deionized water.

      2.2.6.5    Decant extract and rinsing;
      Add distilled, deionized water to thj
      watch glass and set aside for a mini
      critical step and cannot be omitted
      the filter to diffuse into the rinse water.
      2.2.6.6    Decant the water from the filter into
      rinse filter and beaker twice/wTtlr~dTrs£il.led,
      the rinse to the volumetric rlaskjintil the
                                                        r be extracted
                                                             under a
                                                            .o dryness.
                                                  and sides of beaker
                                                     volumetric flask.
                                                    beaker, cover with
                                                        This is a
                                                  s the HN03 trapped in
                                              deionize
      2.2.6.7    Stopper flask and sha&e Irigorox
      approximately five minutes or until
                                           l/ ~atttt-s«'fc aside for
                                             dissipated.
      2.2.6.8    Bring solution to volume with distilled, deionized water, and
      mix thoroughly.  Allow^eeiu^ion to sec^le \or one hour before proceeding
      with analysis.
      NOTE:  Do not fil
      because of possible
      final extract
      any suspended
        trie flask,
      ater, and add
olume is 80 to 85 mL.
                                              emove particulate matter
                                            clue to filtration.  The
                                             for 30 minutes to remove
2.2.6.9    If s
to a polyethylene bo
solids.

2.2.6.1
HN03

2.2/6.Li Blank filter s
digestion blanks should
reaeentsNised.
                                  e stored for subsequent analysis,  transfer
                                      careful not to disturb  the  settled
                                         traction procedure are now  in 0.45M
                                    should be extracted and analyzed,  and
                                      to ensure low  levels  of  metals in the
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Exhibit D
                 Metal Analysis  of Ambient Air
                                   SECTION 3

                                SAMPLE ANALYSIS
                                      BY
         INDUCTIVELY  COUPLED PLASMA (ICP)  ATOMIC EMIS;

3.1  INTRODUCTION

    3.1.1  Metals for which this method is appli
    Exhibit  C, and are  determined by ICP after
    digestion.  Appropriate  steps must be  taken/to/correct
    interference  effects.

    3.1.2  Table D-l lists analytes along
    typical  estimated instrumental  detect!
    pneumatic nebulization.   Actual worki
    dependent and as  the  sample matrix varies^
    vary. In time, other analytes  may be  added a
    available.
    3.1.3   Because of the differen
    satisfactory instruments,  no
    can be  provided.   Instead,  the
    provided by the manufacturer of  the
                                            ive
                          ts are sample
                                    may also
                           ormation becomes
              arious
3.2  SUMMARY OF METHOD

    3.2.1   The analyte conc^;
    spectroscopic  analysis/
    nebulizer.  The  aero
    plasma and  the
    and ionic line emi
    are produced when/th
    The spectra are
    line radiation(
    photomultiplier  tul
    tube will increase in
    element in  the sample wit'
    The photocuprent is~~|JJ«
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Exhibit D
                                              Metal Analysis of Ambient Air
                                                              ences  are
                                                             .e  type  of
                                                                          the
                                                    of the calibration
                                                             le analyses
                                                          optional use of
                                                         necessary.
interferences.  Recommendations for correcting for int
briefly summarized below under headings that categori
interference that is being considered.

  3.2.3.1 Recommended  Corrections for Physical

        The  use of peristaltic pump to introduc*
        nebulizer.

        Frequent (20 percent or better)  ana
        stability standard.

        Adequate rinsing  (one minute or
        using ten percent HN03  or  ten  px
        humidified argon  or  a nebulize

  3.2.3.2 Recommended Corrections for

        Matrix matching between samples  and all
        diluting the sample  dury

  3.2.3.3 Recommended Correcti<
                                                                 sample
                                                             ces
           Use of calculated interele;
           or first or second order equa
           function (on-peak correction).

           Optional use o
           both sides of
           Optionally,
           waveleng
           calibrat
           performe'

    3.2.4   Every solution?
    method blanks,  and
    exposures
    quantitat
    times
    MQL and
                                               ons  in the  form of factors
                                                describe the interference
                                                :d shift on either side or
                                                 correction).
                                               of the  analyte element
                                              imultaneously plotted with a
                                             ion standard scan may be
                   refere;
    3.2.6   If the*
    any analyte  is
    reported  value is  to
        calibration  standards, calibration and
        is, must be  analyzed using two full
           Is sufficient to meet the method
?r each^anadyte emission line.   All exposure
  LI analyses and all quarterly analyses (i.e.,
      factor.)

      round)  and on-peak (interelement
     tions) interference corrections made for
      and reported with the analysis results.

  .ues of  the interference  corrections)  made on
  the resulting analyte concentration, the
agged with an "I" on FORM I-AAIN.
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    3.2.7   If the  analyte  requiring dilution  interferes
    the interference corrections)  must reflect the ac
    the interferent in the undiluted samples.

    3.2.8   The specific  spectral lines  that are  empl

    3.2.9   All reported  analyte data must have bee
    linear range  of the respective  analyte emission
    concentration results in the  linear range  of
    exceeded,  the sample must be  diluted such  tfcat
    concentration falls within the  linear ran

3.3  SAFETY

    3.3.1   The toxicity  or carcinogenici
    method has not been precisely defined;
    should be  treated as a potential health
    responsible  for maintaining a current
    regarding  the safe handling of  the  chemicals spec
    reference  file of material handling data sheets
    personnel  involved in the chemicaT
                                                              .nother analyte,
                                                             icentration of
                                                               e reported.
                                                   t not below  the CRQL.
                                          awarene
   3.4.2   Spe,
   such as s,
   to syst
   are ma<
   quant
   corr<
   exac
   correct
   overlap anoStjackg
   the metals ca
   performed on a
                                            ca
                                     electron/
                                     within t
                                     ant addit
                              used in this •
                           chemical compound
                           laboratory is
                              OSHA regulations
                                this method.  A
                                  ilable to all
3.4  INTERFERENCES

   3.4.1   ICF emission spectroscopy
   in practice are  experienced  in two
   translation of the  analytical curve a:
   increase  in background
   continuum and/or scat
   matrix and spectral
   that is independent
   of the analytical
   sensitivity,  is
   performance pro
   changes in the
   metals.   Both fo:
   particular sample matr
                    Interelement effects,  which
                      Interferences that cause a
                  ed by spectral line overlap or
                   al ion recombination
                  spectrometer.  For a given
                  e interference is produced
                         Rotational interference
                  .ally as a change in
                   f variations in nebulizer
                  les of the sample solution and
     'tions in the plasma caused by the matrix  •
          can operate .simultaneously for a
                               broa
            rly resolved metal spectral  lines,
           itinuum spectral background, will lead
    lytical results unless proper corrections
emission will lead to a deterioration of the
     rease the difficulty of off-peak background
     ing translational interference (other than
     andards to the sample) include the on-peak
    thod can be applied to both spectral line
   ement, but it requires specific knowledge of
  ference.  On-peak correction can only be
  basis if the interfering metals are included
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                                              Metal Analysis of Ambient Air
   in the multi-metal analysis, although uncertainties
   whether the correction coefficients employed match
   particular sample matrix.
                                                     lose
              :ill exist  in
             'required for the
   3.4.3   Rotational calibration curve interference/
   given matrix and  spectral line as a change in  ttj
   calibration.  This type of interference indue
   transport effects, often called physical i
   diffusion interferences; and chemical interfi!
   vaporization interference and ionization interferences.   Such
   interferences can be reduced by matrix matching of  thexstandards and
   samples and by the method of standard additions,  (aLChoygh standard
   additions can become quite lengthy and impracticable  far multi-metal
   analyses) and by  the use of internal standards.   Matrix  matching can
   correct for any of these interferences B^t thVvCOTreyCtion is dependent on
   the accuracy of the matching.  Variations Jxi the  matrix  from sample to
   sample will cause corresponding inaccuracies rn^the analyte results.
                                                ourpose,
3.4.4   Listed in Table D-2  are some interference ef
recommended wavelengths given i
intended for use only as a rudi^nen^ajry^ guide
potential spectral interference
between concentration and intensify ftect the
can be assumed.  The interference
Ames Laboratory  (USOOE, Iowa State Urtivei
expressed as analyte concentration equiyalei
concentrations)  arising ^ffeo-4pO mg/L ors.the'
                  the
 The data itNiyble D-2 are
         indication of
             ar relations
             the  interferents
>n/ which was collected at the
   Ames, Iowa 50011), is
'ts (i.e., false analyte
 interferent element.
3.5  APPARATUS AND EQUII

    3.5.1   Computer-
    spectrometer  sysl
                      »lled inductively
                      Lth:
    plasma atomic emission
        Polychromato^wit
        the metals can
        instrument that a3
        for this me]
        hardd
        units or
        concentratid'

    3.5.2  Argon gas  sup
                               ed  dispersion and detector system such that
                       detfermijied simultaneously,  or a sequential scanning
                               evement of  the quality control requirements

                                      3ling system;
                                 ng both off-peak (background correction)
                                f first  or  second order regression
                                :ed interference)  spectral interference
                                the software must be capable of creating a
                             ypes of corrections in either concentration
                            density data along with net calculated


                           Welding grade or better.
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    3.5.3  Assorted laboratory volumetric  glassware,  pipe
                                                              id micropipets.
                                                              among various
                                                              operating
                                                             Ld follow the
                                                                Instrument.
                                                                      Die
                                                                         for
   3.5.4   Operating conditions:  Because of the differej
   makes and models of  satisfactory  instruments, no del
   instructions can be  provided.   Instead,  the analyst
   instructions provided by  the manufacturer of  the
   Sensitivity, instrumental detection limit, precis
   range, and interference effects must be  investi
   each individual analyte line on that particulaj"Mj
   measurements must be within the instrument li/hear  range where
   factors are valid^It is the  responsibility7of/the  analyst to verify^ehat
   the instrument configuration and  operating/conditions used satisfy
   analytical requirements and to maintain  cmalircy  controiMata confirming
   instrument performance and analytical  re,sul£s.

3.6  REAGENTS AND STANDARDS

   3.6.1   In the determination of trace elements, containers  can introduce
   either positive or negative errors  in  the measubamentbf. trace elements by
   contributing contaminants through leaching or surface description and
                                          >tion.
                                      analysis
   depleting concentrations  throuj
   treatment of the samples  prior/to
   The following cleaning treatment^ se<|tie«ce_Jias been
   adequate to minimize contaminate
   borosilicate glass, linear polyettf
   ASTM Type II water, 1:1 hydrochlori
   acid, and ASTM Type I water.
                     Thus the>s
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Exhibit D
                                              Metal Analysis of Ambient Air
                                                               be required
    3.6.9   Calibration
    resulting solution
    according to the  p
    3.6.10 Initial calibration vi
    verification solution
    the calibration  standards
    respective calibration
    same acid matrix-as the  ca
                                                          one. HC1
                                                         cone. HN03
                                                       ater
                                                           nc. HN03
3.6.6    No more  than five multi-metal stock standards
containing metals in the following concentrations:

             Metal

         Na,  Al,  Ca,  As,  Se
         Ba,  Co,  Mn,  Ni,  Pb, Ag,  Tl,  V,  K
         Be,  Cd,  Cu,  Cr,  Zn, Sb,  Sn,  Mo,  Fe,  Mj

  3.6.6.1  Using the appropriate metal sal
  following standards have been found to b

         Metals Mixes

  Al,  Ba, Be,  Fe, Ni,  Ag, Na,  Tl
  Ca,  Cd, Co,  Cu, Pb,  Mg, Mn,  Zn
              Cr
              V

3.6.7   A single  metal stock st,
metal.
    3.6.8   Calibration standards:  Prepare caTrbfation standards by dilution
    of  stock  or spiking standard solutions^   All/caiibfatritm standards must be
    matrix matched with the extracting acidNsolution according to  the
    preparation procedure used  in the  analysiV.  /Concentrated hydrochloric
    acid can  be used instead  of HN03 if required/for  stabilization of  a
    metal(s).
                                                                eded for each
                                                 lanks such that the
                                                tracting acid solution
                                               the analysis.

                              iffeation: "The initial calibration
                             e yfrom a different source than that used for
                                    be approximately in the middle of the
                           •e. "SChis verification standard must be in the
                                    standards.
                               :k sampi^y  Prepare by  dilution  of the  stock
                                ible from the EPA.   If the solution is
                                      be made using the concentrations in
                                   e run at least five times and the mean
                                   orted in the raw data.
    NOTE:
    known concent
    magnitude of int
    corrections.
    corrected by the  data
              The
    /solution(s)  (ICS)  is  prepared to contain
   Bering elements that will demonstrate the
   id provide an adequate  test of any
 £ed to verify that the interference levels are
tern within quality control limits.
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3.7  QUALITY CONTROL

   3.7.1   Instrument Calibration

     3.7.1.1  Summary

           Prior to the analysis of samples and re
        shall  be initially calibrated to  determine

     3.7.1.2  Frequency

           Instruments shall be calibrated
        each time the instrument is  set up.

     3.7.1.3  Procedure
                                          pre
           Calibration standards shall be
        matrix and at the  same  concentration as
        following sample preparation.
           Calibrate according to
        procedures using at least
           Before beginning the sampI
        calibration standard as  if it

     3.7.1.4  Calculations

                     % Rec,


     3.7.1.5  Technica

           Recovery
        within ± fi

     3.7 .1'. 6  Corrective
                                                            ry 24 hours and
the same type of
  tion blank
                                                mfacturer's recommended
                                                             blank.

                                                           'ighest mixed
                                                  on
        probl
                                                     x 100
            Eq.  D-4
                                                ation standard shall be
                                          value  (i.e.,  95-105 percent).
                                         's recommendations to correct the
                                        'on is  acceptable as  long as  it is
                                  le  or  after the continuing  calibration
                                    ;  resloping is acceptable as  long as it is
                                    idiately followed by a CCV and a  CCB.
           The
        raw data.
                                 dized data and time shall be included in the
                               'centration should be  in pg/L.
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 Metal Analysis of Ambient Air
   3.7.2   Initial Calibration Verification

     3.7.2.1  Summary

           Immediately after the ICP system has been/calfb£ated>^he  accuracy
        of the initial calibration shall be verified^ana docuJhentea^for every
        analyte by the analysis of EPA Initial Calibration Verifrea^tion^
        Solution(s) (ICV) at each wavelength used/Ba^analysis.

     3.7.2.2  Frequency

           Each time  the instrument is calib/atea,  the  iCV^hall  be run
        immediately following the calibration,Before any ^samples are
        analyzed.

     3.7.2.3  Procedure
           If the ICV solution(s) are not available ^ispm EP^tyor where  a
        certified solution of an analyte is not availabl&xfroni^ny source,
        analyses shall be conducted/onatr-i»deEendent standarration> but
        within the linear range.  An\ iTwepenaent^standardia? defined as a
        standard composed of the analy±es\from a difFetenfc-source than those
        used in the standards for the ihastrumertt c

     3.7.2.4  Calculations
                                                       100
     3.7.2.5  Technica
           Recovery
        value (i.e.'
     3.7.2.6  Corrective A
                     Eq. D-5
± 10 percent of the true
                               the^ICV  ex&eed the  technical acceptance
                               shallT>evjCerminated, the problem corrected, the
                                 and the calibration reverified.
                                  incentration (ftg/L),  true concentration
                                  ry on FORM II-AAIN.
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   3.7.3   Continuing Calibration Verification

     3.7.3.1  Summary

           To ensure calibration accuracy during an
        continuing calibration verification solution/CC
        reported for every wavelength used for the
                                                                  and
                                                                     e.
                                                  iroent or  every two hours

                                                          >
                                                          sample in the
3.7.3.2  Frequency

      The CCV is run at a frequency of
   during an analysis  run,  whichever  is
      The CCV is also run after the 1
   analysis  run.

3.7.3.3  Procedure
           The same CCV shall be used throughout theN^nalysis  runs for a Case
        of samples received.  The analyte concentrations^!! thfe> continuing
        calibration standard shall /6e"~an—EBA^_solution or a contractor prepared
        standard solution and should he_ at ornea?~±-l£Lpercent of the mid-
        range levels of the calibrat
                                             ott
      Each CCV analyzed shall refiec
   of  the  associated analytical  sample
   samples or the preceding analyt
   The duration of analysis^, rinses  a:
   affect  the CCV measured result
   greater extent tjwm jfche^xteNjit appliedN^o
   samples.   For instance,  t,
   and the blank >unmaiately /following
             tions of analysis for all
           preceding 10 analytical
         les up to the previous CCV).
          r related operations that may
shall \ot  e applied to the CCV to a
             e associated analytical
            ime between a CCV analysis
        as Veil as the difference in
        time between/the/CCV and,
        it shall not/exceed the
        consecutivesanalyfcical /si

     3.7.3.4  Calculatior
                             ne/anar)Mn.cal -sample immediately preceding
                              [lest difference in time between any two
                             Jles associated with the CCV.
                                        Concentration
                                  Ktue Concentration
                                                     x 100
                                                                Eq. D-6
     3.7.3/.5  .Technical AcceotanVe Criteria
            (Recovery for  the  CCW snail be within ±  10 percent of the true
                     90-110 peiceit).
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                  Metal Analysis of Ambient Air
     3.7.3.6  Corrective Action

           When recoveries of the CCV exceed the technical<(acceptance
        criteria,  the  analysis  shall be stopped,  the p/roblemXprrected, the
        instrument recalibrated,  the calibration reverif£fe«L  andx^he preceding
        10 analytical  samples  reanalyzed (or all analytical samples^sjLnce the
        last compliant CCV).

     3.7.3.7  Documentation

           Report the CCV found concentratior
        (/ig/L),  and percent  recovery on FORM/

    3.7.4   CRQL Standard

     3.7.4.1  Summary
           To verify linearity near the CRQL, the
        ICP standard at two times the MQL or two times
        greater.   This  standard
        analysis.

     3.7.4.2  Frequency
                              shall analyze an
                                 chever is
                               'th  used for
                            concentration
           The CRQL standard shall be
        sample analysis run,  or a minimum
        is more frequent.
     3.7.4.3  Procedure
     3.7.4.4  Calcul
                                       Concen tra ti on
                                  True Concentration
              Corrective
                  beginning and end of each
                'ce  per  eight hours,  whichever
                                              before  the ICV solution.
                                                     x 100
                                      Eq. D-7
        analys
        samples
                                ^standard shall be within ±  15 percent of the
                                 sngth used for analysis.
  aes not fall within the control limit, the
 ited,  the problem corrected and the analytical
Compliant CRQL standard reanalyzed.
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Exhibit  D
                                              Metal Analysis  of Ambient Air
                                                            L),  true
                                                              -AAIN.
     3.7.5.4  Calculatio
     3.7.5.6 /Cor
                                                   alues above this linear
  3.7.4.7 Documentation

        Report the CRQL standard found concentration,
    concentration  (^g/L), and percent recovery on

3.7.5   Linear Range  Analysis  (Quarterly)

  3.7.5.1 Summary

        The  concentration range  over which
    remains linear must be determined and
    range shall be diluted and reanalyzed

  3.7.5.2 Frequency

        For  all ICP analyses,  a  linear*1
    shall be analyzed and reported quartei
    each element on the target analyte list
    standard shall be analyzed during a routine
    under this contract.  This, standard shall be
    used for each analyte repor^ec

  3.7.5.3 Procedure
           The standard shall be analysed "as thoug"h it were a separate
        analytical sample (i.e.,  each mea|u«*fei«fshall be followed by a rinse
        and/or any other procedure normally performed between the analysis of
        separate samples).
                                                         ion check standard
                                                          calendar months) for
                                                           nhibit C).  The
                                                               run performed
                                                                 wavelengths
                                                     x 100
                                                                 Eq. D-8
     3.7.5.5  Te

           Recovery for ti
        of the true value (i.
                               range standard shall be within ± 5 percent
                                    percent).
                              thiei linear range standard does not meet the
                               iteVia,  then the analysis  shall be terminated
                       dilutions of the standard shall  be reanalyzed until the
                                   e concentration of this standard that meets
                                e/upper limit of the  instrument linear range
                                  t be  reported under this contract without
                             ti«£al sample.
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                 Metal Analysis of Ambient Air
     3.7.5.7 Documentation

           Report the linear range standard found conce
        true  concentration (in /Jg/L)  and percent reco\
        FORM  III-AAIN.

   3.7.6   Initial Calibration Blank

     3.7.6.1 Summary

           To verify that the ICP system is
        calibration blank (ICB)  shall be ana

     3.7.6.2 Frequency

           The ICB shall be analyzed each tim*
        immediately after the ICV.

     3.7.6.3 Procedure
                           t:ion ( in
                               ach  analyte  on
                          is calibrated and
           If the absolute value
        result shall be reported.

     3.7.6.4  Calculations

           Not applicable.

     3.7.6.5  Technical Acceptance

           The absolute/va

     3.7.6.6  Correctj

           When the
        criteria,  term£
        the calibration,
                        :han the MQL, the
                 1/ss than the CRQL.
  ton does not meet the technical acceptance
  Is,  correct the problem,  recalibrate,  verify
       the ICB.
           To
        run,  conti
                                 jig/L on FORM IV-AAIN.

                                   Blanks
 tern is not contaminated during the analysis
ion blanks (CCB) are analyzed.
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     3.7.7.2 Frequency

           Analyze the CCB at a frequency of 10 percent
       whichever  is more  frequent.

           Analyze the CCB after every CCV.

     3.7.7.3 Procedure
                                    ivery two hours,
           A CCB shall be run after the last G
        absolute value  of the  CCB is greater ti
        reported.
                           'the analysis run.
                           :xe  MQL,  the result shal  be
     3.7.7.4 Calculations

           Not applicable.

     3.7.7.5 Technical Acceptance  Criteria

           The absolute value of the CCB must be less t

     3.7.7.6 Corrective  Action
           When the CCB concentratio
        criteria,  terminate analysis,
        the  calibration,  and reanalyze
        all  analytical samples since the

     3.7.7.7  Documentatio;

           Report the O

    3.7.8   Preparatii

     3.7.8.1  Summa
           To ensure agai
        preparationblank (PB
     3.7.8.2
                                     leal acceptance
                           roblem,  recalibrate,  verify
                             10 analytical samples (or
                       'mpliant CCB).
                           -AAIN.
           The
        sample pre
            nation during sample preparation, a
                                   prepared and analyzed with every SDG or
                                   digested,  whichever is more frequent.
cons/st^f ASTM Type II water processed through each
          lysis procedure step.
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                  Metal Analysis of Ambient Air
           The first batch of samples in a SDG shall be assigned to PB one,
        the second batch of samples  to PB two,  etc.

     3.7.8.4  Calculations

           Not applicable.

     3.7.8.5  Technical Acceptance Criteria

           The absolute value of the PB must b;

     3.7.8.6  Corrective Action
   If the absolute value of the c
or equal to the CRQL,  no correctiv

   If any analyte concentration in the F
lowest concentration of the analyte in the
10 times the PB concentration. Otherwise,  all s
the PB and with the analyt
concentration and above th^ CRQL_ shall
for that analyte.  The samp
the PB value.
                   ss than the CRQL.
                                                         ted
                                                        /the PB is less than
                                                        auired.
                            the CRQL, the
                               samples must be
                               associated with
                                0  times the PB
                              and  reanalyzed
                               be  corrected for
           If an analyte concentration
        then all samples reported below 1C
        shall be redigested a»d-E^analyzed.

     3.7.8.7  Documentation

           The values

    3.7.9  ICP Inte

     3.7.9.1  Summary
                  is below the negative CRQL,
                  CRQL associated with the PB
                ded in /ig/L on FORM IV-AAIN.
           To
        Interf
     3.7.9.
      3.7.9.3

            The  ICS
        Solution A consis
       background correction factors, an ICP
            analyzed.
                                  beginning and end of each analysis run or a
                                   hour working shift,  whichever is more
                                     ICV.
two solutions:  Solution A and Solution AB.
the interferents,  and Solution AB consists of
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                              Metal Analysis of Ambient Air
        the analytes mixed with the interferents.  An ICS
        analyzing both solutions consecutively (starting
        all wavelengths used for each analyte reported

            The ICP  ICS shall be obtained from EPA (
        analyzed according to the instructions supplied
            If the ICP ICS  is not available  from E
        shall be prepared with interferent and
        levels specified in Table 3, Exhibit C
        deviation shall be established by init
        five times repetitively for each anal;

            If true values  for analytes con
        ICP are not supplied with the ICS
        initially analyzing the ICS at lea:
        particular analytes.  This mean dete
        analytical run where the results for the
        met all contract specifications.
        initial mean determination is to be used as
        lifetime of that solution (/7eTr-t»til the

      3.7.9.4  Calculations
                                           sis  consists  of
                                          Solution A)  for
                                            available and
                                              CS.
                      Additional
                                analyzing the ICS at  least
                          and analyzed by
                       be  determined by
                       epetitively for the
                       11 be made  during an
                         supplied EPA ICS
                           suit of this
                             .ue for the
                            exhausted).
                                the
                     % Recovery
      3.7.9.5  Technical Acce

           Recovery  for
        value (i.e.,  80

      3.7.9.6  Correc

           If the
        criteria, term
        instrument,
        analytical^ ampj.es

      3.7.9.7
                                                  Eq.  D-9
                        \ncracion


               CriteriaN

                  be within. ± iO percent of  the  true
verify
    not meet the technical acceptance
lysis,  correct  the problem, recalibrate  the
^ration, and reanalyze all of the
    st  compliant ICS was analyzed.
                                 Concentration (pg/L), true concentration
                                   lean and standard deviation on FORM V-AAIN.

                                   iviation shall be reported in the raw data.
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               Metal Analysis of Ambient Air
   3.7.10 Spike Sample Analysis

     3.7.10.1 Summary

           To provide information about the effect o
        the  digestion,  a known  amount of analyte  is
        sample.

     3.7.10.2 Frequency

           At least one spike sample analysis
        group of  samples for  each  SDG.  EPA
        sample analysis upon  special reques
        the  Contractor  will be  paid.
           If two analytical methods are use
        for  the  same  analyte  within  a SDG  (e.g.,
        samples  shall be run  by  each method  used

     3.7.10.3 Procedure

           The spike is added befor
        digestion)  at concentration
        indicated in  Table D-3.

           Samples identified as field
        sample analysis.   EPAjnay require  tt
        the  spike sample
        one  spike sampleper/-SBG^and
        contract criteri
        method in the

     3.7.10.4    Cal
                         prmed on each
                           lonal spike
                          Officer,  for which
                      the reported values
                              then spike
                          '(i.e. , prior to
                          le solution as
                lot be used for spiked
               specific sample be used for
                  where there is more than
                  e recovery is not within
                  :he same matrix, level, and
                                                                    Eq. D-10
              x 100
        per:
        sampl
        the dupl
        percent recov
  performed on the  same sample that is
   le analysis,  spike calculations shall be
s of the sample designated as the "original
Duplicate Sample Analysis).  The average of
   be used for the purpose of determining
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                                             Metal Analysis of Ambient Air
           When the sample concentration is less than the
        detection limit, use SR = 0 only for purposes of
        recovery.

     3.7.10.5   Technical Acceptance Criteria

           Recovery for the spike should be within
        amount (i.e.,  75-125 percent).

     3.7.10.6  Corrective Action
                                                           rument
                                                         .ulating percent
                                                                    spiked
           If the spike recovery is not withi/n the limit^of  75-125  percent,
        the data of all samples received associated witbi that spike  sample and
        determined by the same analytical method shall/be/1'lagged with the
        letter "N" on FORMs I-AAIN and VI^AAD

           An exception to this rule is grantfedvin situations where  the
        sample concentration exceeds the spike cohcentra>64°n by a factor of
        four or more.  In such an event,  the data sha"il be reported unflagged
        even if the percent recovery_jdoes not meet the 75^.25 percent recovery
        criteria.
           Duplicatj
        and analysi
        analytical
      3.7.11.2  Fre
  3.7.10.7   Documentation

       Report  the  spiked sample  re
    percent recovery for the spike

       The  units for

3.7.11 Duplicate Sample

  3.7.11.1   Summa:
                                                  e results,  spike  added and
                                                       on FORM VI-AAIN.
                                                results will be  in
               met"
               carried through the preparation
rov/de  information about the precision of the
    as  matrix effects.
                              ate
        sample
                                      analysis shall  be performed on each
                              SDG.  EPA may require additional duplicate
                                 request by the Project Officer,  for which
                              d.

                              ds  are  used  to obtain  the reported values
                              .n a SDG (e.g., ICP and GFAA), then  duplicate
                             ach method used.
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                                            Metal Analysis  of Ambient Air
     3.7.11.3  Procedure

           Samples identified as field blanks cannot be/usfsd for duplicate
        sample analysis.

           EPA may require that a specific sample
        sample analysis.
                                            wit
      In the  instance  where there is more
  SDG and one duplicate result  is not
  the samples of the  SDG.
           Duplicate sample analyses are
        relative percent difference.
     3.7.11.4  Calculations
                               RPD
           where:
                  RPD = Relative Perc
                    S = First Sample
                    D = Second Sample
                                                       on FORM 1-AAIN.
/contract  criteria,  flag all


        ilations of
                                                                    Eq. D-ll
      Duplicates

3.7.11.5  Technical/ Ac

      A control
  and duplicat
  (Exhibit C)
  values  less

      If one result
  below,  use


  cal
      3.7.1
            If the
        flag' with an
        with that duplic
                                                   shall be used for original
                                                 or equal to five times CRQL
                                                shall be used for sample
                                       five  times  CRQL level and  the  other is
                                           than the MQL,  the RPD  is not
                                    for each analyte will be  added to  FORM IX-
                                  d on precision results.
                       sample results are outside the control limits,
                        'all the data for samples received associated
                       Sample.
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                                                            ses shall be
                                                                 e entered in
                                                            group of samples
                                                               re frequent.
                                                            e same sample
                                                            s  employed for the
                                     e Concentration


                                  e Criteria
  3.7.11.7  Documentation

        The results in pg/L of the duplicate  sample
     reported on FORM VIII-AAIN.

        The absolute value  of the control  limit
     the "CONTROL LIMIT" column on FORM VIII-AAI)

3.7.12 Laboratory Control Samples

  3.7.12.1  Summary

        A laboratory control sample (LCS)
     ensure against analyte  loss  in the

  3.7.12.2  Frequency

        One LCS  shall  be prepared and analyzec
     in a  SDG, or for each batch  of samples, whic

  3.7.12.3  Procedure

        A LCS  shall be analyzed
     preparations, analytical me
     EPA samples received.
           The LCS solution shall be obta
        other EPA Quality Assurance Check
        may be used.)

     3.7.12.4  Calcula
                                             om EPA.   (If unavailable,
                                              or other certified materials
                                                     x 100
                                                                Eq. D-12
  3.7.12.5  Techni

       Recove
    value

  3.7.12
                                         within ± 20 percent of the true
                                           the exception of Ag  and  Sb.
                                   for the LCS falls outside the technical
                                      analyses shall be  terminated,  the
                                   samples associated with  that  LCS  reprepared
        am
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                                            Metal Analysis of Ambient Air
3.7.12.7  Documentation

      Report the LCS found concentration (jig/L) ,
        ,  and percent recovery  on  FORM IX- AAIN .
                                                           concentration  (in
    3.7.13 Performance Evaluation Sample (PES)

     3 . 7 . 13 . 1  Summary

           The performance evaluation sample Q^ES)/ assists the Agency in
        monitoring the laboratory performance
        quantification .
     3.7.13.2  Frequency
           One PES shall be delivered, prepar
        of samples in a SDG,  or  for each batch
        frequent.
                                                   lyzed for every group
                                                      whichever is more
           Recovery fa
        of analyte.
     3.7.13.6
                                                     identification and
     3.7.13.3  Procedure

           A PES shall be analyzed
        preparations,  analytical metft
        EPA samples received.

           The PES solution shall be obta
        contractor must contact.^he Agency

     3.7.13.4  Calculations

           Not appli

     3.7 .13.5  Tech:
                                                       ;e same sample
                                                         employed for the
                                           om EPA.  (If unavailable, the
                                           [0 for instructions.)
                                 be within 75 percent of the true value
                      .ction
           icy/may take, but\is i
           Show Cause and/or Cur
           Reduceion of the nnmb
                              for the PES falls below 75 percent, the
                        i.s \ot limited to the following actions:

                             Notice for unacceptable performance;

                              of samples shipped to the laboratory;

                           shipment;
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                                             Metal Analysis  of Ambient Air
    •  A site visit;

       A full data  audit;  or

       Require the  laboratory  to  analyze remedial

       In addition  to  the  above cited  actions, ydheAabora^pry
    provide the Technical and Administrative Project Officers^a
    correction action report on every unacceptable (less than
    PES score within seven days of written cyz verbal request by
    personnel.

  3.7.13.7   Documentation

       Report the PES  on Form  I-AAIN 0.n

3.7.14 Method  Quantitation  Limits

  3.7.14.1   Summary
                                                                        also
     3.7.14.3  Procedure,

           MQLs (in
        average of  t.
        nonconsecut
        PB extracts
        separate anal
        a  rinse and/or arr
        analysis of separate
        for eac
           Prior to sample analysisTThe-msthpd quantitatibs^J/imit (MQL)
        shall be  determined for eaph instnoment^citat-Jtill be used.
     3 . 7 . 14 . 2  Frequency

           MQLs shall be determined within
        contract  and at least quarterly (every
        the end of  the contr
                                                of the start of the
                                             .ree calendar months) until
                                          by Multiplying by three,  the
                                             obtained on three
                                             analysis of seven different
                                   must be performed as though it were a
                               (i.e., each measurement must be followed by
                              rocedure normally performed between the
                                    MQLs shall be determined and reported
                                     nalysis of the samples.

                             ned  MQU for  an  instrument  shall always  be
                             instrument during that quarter.  If the
                           iri\anyway that may affect the MQL, the MQL for
                              :edetermined and the results submitted for
                               for that instrument for the remainder of
        tK
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     Metal Analysis  of Ambient Air
     3.7.14.4  Calculations


                                MQL = 3 x (oa_


     3.7.14.5  Technical Acceptance Criteria

           The MQLs shall be < the CRQLs in Exhib,

     3.7.14.6  Corrective Action

           If an instrument's MQL exceeds th
        instrument  cannot be used in this
        concentration is greater than or e

     3.7.14.7  Documentation
           MQLs shall be submitted with each data pafc
        FORM XI-AAIN for each instrument used.   If multit
                         Eq.  D-13
        used for the analysis of an
        the analyte shall be used
        SDG.

    3.7.15  ICP Serial Dilution

     3 . 7 . 15 . 1  Summary
           The serial dilu
        of matrix inter fe
                  lyte,  that
                  analyte
                 the reported MQL.
within an SDG,
           ration
     3.7.15.2  Frequen

           One serial: dilution

     3.7.15.3  Procedu1
 reported on
     tents are
  ighest MQL for
values for that
       to check  for  the presence
     d for  each  SDG.
           The serialdiluti^KshallNbe performed by diluting a prepared
        sample aliquot~flvefolo>3s:4)?>XThe dilution must be performed on an
        analyte bvanalyte ba^es.   The^serial dilution is the dilution of the
        sample, sir an aliquot of the sample, that contains a concentration
        level. 
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                           Metal Analysis of Ambient Air
           where:
                 I
                 S
Initial Sample Result; and
Serial Dilution Result.
     3.7.15.5  Technical Acceptance Criteria

           If the original sample concentration  is/gre,
        MQL,  the %D should be within ± 10 percent
        result.

     3.7.15.6  Corrective Action

           If the serial dilution results aye
        flag all the data for the  affected
        associated with that  serial dilutyi
        FORM I-AA1N.

     3.7.15.7  Documentation

           The values for the serial dilution shall be
        FORM XI-AAIN.

    3.7.16 Interelement Correction

     3.7.16.1  Summary
                                                   the
        3.7.16.2  Freq-

           Before an-/ f
        interelemen
        months prio
        thereafter.

        3.7.16.3  Procedure

           Cptrec
                                     Control limits,
                                     samples received
                                    on FORM XI-AAIN and
                                          in jig/L on
           To ensure against spectral int
        factors are determim
        reported by ICP.
                          .ces,  interelement correction
                          .s  used  for  each analyte
        intere
        the resul
                           under this contract, the ICP
                           determined within three
              contract  analyses  and  at  least annually
        for sjStec^ral interference due to Al, Ca, Fe, K,
         rmined for all  ICP  instruments  at  all
           analyte reported  by  ICP.  Correction factors
           due to analytes other  than Al, Ca,  Fe,  K,
            d if they were applied.

           .djusted in any way that may affect the ICP
          actors, the factors shall be redetermined and
           use.
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•Exhibit D
                      Metal Analysis of Ambient  Air
            Follow the instrument manufacturer's  recommem
        interelement  correction factors.

        3.7.16.4  Calculations

            Not applicable

        3.7.16.5  Technical Acceptance Criteria

            Not applicable

        3.7.16.6  Corrective Action

            Not applicable

        3.7.16.7  Documentation

            Results from interelement  correction fact
        be  reported on FORM XI-AAIN for all ICP  paramete
                                    s  for  applying
                                    ination shall
 3.8  INSTRUMENT OPERATION

    3.8.1   No detailed operating ins
    plasma power, argon flows, torch
    given.  The analyst should follow thi
    manufacturer of the particular instrum'
    3.8.2   The sample int
    use of a peristaltic
    washer is a very us
    flow system by pla
    just before enter
    to the nebulizer
    connected to  a tine
    flow is observed,
    flow and blown through^
    and restarting the ori

    3.8.3   C
    characte,
    is reco;
eduction
                                 imization of the
                        guration, etc. will be
                       ions provided by the
     3.8.
     call
     and s
     of which i
     All exposure t"
     analyses (i.e.,
                          of a pneumatic type.  The
                             tion is required.   A tip
                             rted into the  sample
    'tee  donnector"^x»Qrtie carrier argon flow line
 :he nebula.zer^  "brae arm/of the  "tee connector" runs
ther to/the/carriera*gon flow  line and the third is
       peristaltic pump.  When a drop in the carrier
           of water is pumped into the carrier argon
      nebulizer  orifice,  dissolving the salt buildup
              argon flow.

      ier afg«n/flow may  change the emission
       £e.   The  use of a digital mass flow controller
         carrier argon flow.

         ruments,  every  solution,  including
       ration and method blanks,  reference samples,
      ;ed/using two full exposures  (peak scan), each
     rne^t the MQL (at each analyte emission line).
       the same  for all analyses and all quarterly
      md interelement correction factor).  Each
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Exhibit D
                                             Metal Analysis of Ambient Air
   background spectral  region shall have  an exposure time
   full exposure  time for  direct  reading  instruments.
                                                        equivalent to a
    3.8.5   Selection of the appropriate background spectral region  for  each
    analyte shall account  for  the  major  interferents  wjtthin that region and
    for  the possibility  of analyte line  broadening at/higfiNconcehtrations.
    One  of the best ways to select the appropriate bAckgrounaNtpectral region
    is to perform a wavelength scan around the  anal^te/wavelengthsvin tl
    presence of metals frequently  encountered at  M^m^levels  in the  samples
    Alternately, if the  instrument does  not have/automatic scanning
    capability, selection  of the background spectral  region will have to be
    determined on the basis of manual scans an/a experience
    3.8.6   A calibration blank rinse betweei( each sampj
    sufficient  to prevent  carry-over  between samples.
                                                       spiration should be
    3.8.7   The determination of the linear range of"eacii analyte  line,
    interference effects,  and  any  type  of detectionsj-imrbvpr precision
    measurement shall be  established under the  same cbraditiohs used for the
    analysis of the  samples, including  the background cori?e.ctioi> scheme.

3.9  PROCEDURE
    3.9.1   Calibration

     3.9.1.1   Set up the instrument withVpri
     instrument shall be allowed to become
     analysis.  This require$—»t^least 30 ml
     plasma lit prior to

     3.9.1.2   Initiate
     computer.
           Analysis Se
            tionrblank (IGB), i
            rerice check samcle.
            ration values shalM
            (.percent, while the
             than 15 percent.  /
            L.  Tfta, interference
                                              iperating parameters.  The
                                              lly stable before beginning
                                               of operation with the
                                                 ration of  the  instrument
     3.9.1.3   Perfo
     to align the e:
     commonly called
3.9.2
                                            ommended by the manufacturer
                                 e entrance slit.   These steps are
                                 wavelength calibration procedure.
                                     e analysis run, analyze the initial
                             itial calibration verifications (ICV),
                                i the CRQL standard (CRI).   The ICV and LRS
                                : deviate  from the actual values by more
                                 shall  not deviate from its actual values
                                calibration blank values shall not exceed
                               heck sample found values shall not deviate
                                 true values.   If these conditions are not
                             tinue the  analysis and refer to Exhibits D
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Exhibit D
                                   Metal Analysis  of  Ambient Air
     (Quality Control - Initial and Continuing Calibratio,
     additional information.

     3.9.2.2  Upon successful  analysis of the ICV,  1C,
     all PB extract(s) prepared with the samples.  I
     values are not less than or equal  to the CRQL,
     the appropriate action.
     3.9.2.3   If the PB and LCS  values are wi
     analyze the spike sample.  If the recove
     the acceptable ranges, see Exhibit E  for/th<
     Proceed to the analysis of samples if
     after consulting Exhibits D and E.
                                               anks)  and E for
                                                 .nd ICS, analyze
                                                     lank(s)
                                                          E for
                                     any analyte  deviates  from
                                    appropriate action.
                                  4coverie« a^e acceptable or
     3.9.2.4   The continuing calibration verified
     continuing calibration blank (CCB) shalT-fee ana
     analytical sample analyses.  The analyst shal
     after the analysis of the previous sample, but
                                         standard (ICV) and the
                                       lyied after every 10
                                       runv€£V  and CCB samples
                                               use  of a tip
     wash or other clean out device.
     deviate from the actual value
     the absolute values for the
     conditions are not met at any
     the analysis and see Exhibits D
                         CCV  concentration
                                    10 percent
     3.9.2.5   At the end of the sample
     and CCB.  If the values for any of
     required  limits, see Exhibits D and E

    3.9.3   Sample Analysed
       hall not
      n addition,
the CRQLs.  If these
   'sis, discontinue
  ate action.
                                        analyze the ICS, CRI,
                                    les deviates  from the
                                    itional  information;
     3.9.3.1   All sample -Extracts/shall firsX^be analyzed without any
     dilution.  Dilutotng/sample extratets^is permissible  if necessary,
     provided  that fine Dilution Aoep not proaaoe  results below  CRQL.

     3.9.3.2   All concentrations/within the linear range of the analyte shall
     be  reported.  All con&eritraCions  reported shall be  obtained within the
     established  linear  rangeNEor  that analysis run, and interference
                               based on^the actual concentration of the
     interfer/ent  a»d-*o_t theNapparentxcpTicentration obtained when the
     interfereivt  concentration^  above the linear range.
    3.9.4
[eolations
      3. fv4.1 ^^P obtain the arialyfce air concentration (in /*g/m3 ) , multiply
      the  itt&erf erfe«ce - corrected analyte values  (in ^g/L)  by nine  times the
      appropriate volulBe( in /iters)  used in the extraction and divide by the
      volume of airx(in  s^anoar
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                                            Metal Analysis of Ambient Air
in2) of the  Hi-Vol filter exposed to the air strea
exposed area (7 in2) in one l"x 8" strip.

                       Q   Interference-Corrected
        Analyte Cone. _  y x   Analyte Value, \ig/L
         air, pff/m3  ~        no. of
                                                             ided by the
                                                                     £q. D-15
                              strips digested
   3.9.5   Documentation
     3.9.5.1   Report the  air  concentration valties,
     interference-corrected analyte value in ^g/I/on FORM I-AAIN.
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Exhibit D
                                              Metal Analysis of Ambient Air
                                   SECTION  4

                                SAMPLE ANALYSIS
                                      BY
            INDUCTIVELY COUPLED PLASMA-MASS  SPECTRO]

4.1  SCOPE AND APPLICATION

   4.1.1   Metals for which this method is applLcabl
   Exhibit C in are determined  by  1CP-MS after/sample preparation by
   microwave digestion (Section 2 of this
   limits, sensitivities, and  linear ranges
   the matrices, instrumentation, and oper
   method is restricted to  spectroscopist
   recognition and  the correction of spect?
   interferences in ICP-MS.  The experience
   commercially available ICP-MS.
4.2  SUMMARY OF METHOD
                                                         tent quantisation
                                                         .ts will vary with
                                                          Use of this
                                                       .geable in the
                                                      and physical
                                                     is one year on a
                                    mi.
4.2.1   The method describes th
by ICP-MS.  The method measures
inductively coupled plasma.  Anal
nebulized and the resulting aerosol
plasma torch.  The ions produced are
means of a water cooled interface, int
spectrometer, capable of^p*e«iding a
amu peak width at 10
interface consisting
leads into the high /racVum c
ion clusters produi
introduction of th& i^n beam
according to the
electron multipl^r.  Inter:
applied or the d
standard technique is
enhancements caused by s<
                                         -elemental
                                                 ,by a radio;
                                          >ecies/
                                             lutJ
                          Ination of analytes
                             requency
                            in a liquid are
                   by argon gas into the
                  in the plasma gas and by
                 into a quadrupole mass
                 n better than or equal to 1
                     The water-cooled
                    rentially pumped and
                   pectrometer.  The ions and
                  ormed during the
                 ctrometer,  are sorted
                quantified with a channel
rejices must be assessed and valid corrections
  indicate problems.  Use of the internal
                                    :he peak  height
                                        rs,  is
                                           je mas!
                            [uire
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Exhibit D
                   Metal Analysis of Ambient Air
   resolution at 10 percent  of the  peak height,  and very
   adjacent masses can contribute to ion signals at the
   Table D-9 shows approximate concentrations at which
   rise to a contribution  of 10 pg/L to the analyte o
   resolution of 1 amu at  10 percent peak height, if
   quantitation.  It should  be noted that the info
   D-9, was experimentally derived  and the interfe
   occur from several different sources.   One interference is
   resolution on adjacent  peaks.  This has a largfe^effect at 1
   the interferant than  at one amu  greater than/th<
   the trapezoidal peak  shape associated with
   Another interference  which would be observed is
                                ion currents at
                               of interest.
                              ent masses give
                         interest at a
                                were chosen for
                            ^described in Table
                                       scribed
                                           of
   ion.  These interferences  only cause an
   the interferant's mass.  It should also,
   interferences are not  necessarily linei
   to extrapolate the values  to a particul
   included for its informational content all
                      interferant's mass
                     drupole mass spectrometer.
                     the formation of a hydride
                  ference/at/i amu greater than
                 emembered tfhat these
                  attempts/should not be made
                          The table has been
   4.3.2   Isobaric molecular and doubly charged  iofi^-interJerences in ICP-MS
   are caused by  ions  consisting of more  than one atom or charge.  Table D-
   10, lists isobaric  molecular - ioEf~late*fe£ences which coui4/affect the
   analyte s.  It  should be  noted tjnatjoaany oftKSse—interferences  are
   extremely rare, but  adverse effe
   individual constituents  occurred
   concentrations.  When the  interfere
   another  isotope with sufficient nat
   must be  applied.   Corrections for mole*
   be based upon  the  natural^.Lap^tope ratios
   determination  of the
   interferant  is preset
    If a correction
    to the extent of
    previously dei
    interferant.
    ion corrections
    isobaric  interferences
    identified in the  literati

    4.3.3   Ph;
    nebuliza
    efficienci
    matrix'"'
    marine
    Inte
    interfe
    elements
    matrix compone:
    lighter atomic
                               occur if the
                             iently high
                    be avoided by the use of
                     e, corrections to the data
                     interferences may either
                   ie molecular ion or a
                        which occurs when the
                   correction may be normalized
                   late internal standard
                  1 of oxide as the
     f correction has been reported for oxide
      use on rare earth elements.  Host
       affect ICP-MS determinations have been
 es afexe££ects associated with the sample
  ocesses as well as ion-transmission
     transport processes are those in which the
    e in surface tension or viscosity in a
     rds used in performing calibration.
    ed to correct for these interferences.  The
    pressions and are seen by the lighter
    elements.  The effects are greater for
    atomic mass than for matrix components with
es in matrix composition therefore can cause
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                     Metal Analysis of Ambient Air
   significant suppressions and  enhancements.   Dissolved*soL£d levels can
   contribute deposits on  the nebulizer  tip  of  a pneumatic ;nebulizer and on
   the  interface skimmers  (reducing  the  orifice size  aiui tj^ie instrument
   performance).  Total solid levels below 0.2  percent  (2,Ot)Qsopm)  have been
   recommended to minimize solid deposition.  Internal  s'feandardsxjnust be
   affected to the same degree as the analyte to de
   compensate for these interferences.   A minimum
   standards, listed in Table D-7, bracketing
   When the intensity level of an internal sta
   or greater than 125 pecent of the intensity/of/
   during calibration, the sample must be reanalyzed  aftes^performing a five
   fold (1:4) dilution.  The intensity levelfe at the  internal standards for
   the  CCB and CCV solutions must agree  within/± 20 pe/cerit  of the  intensity
   level of the internal standard of the IcB solution/   If they do  not agree,
   terminate the analysis, correct the prok^em, re^adib/ate, and reanalyze
   the  previous 10 samples at no additional  ct

   4.3.4  Memory interferences are effects which are^dependant  upon the
   relative concentration  differences between samples orxstano^rds  which are
   analyzed sequentially.  Sample 
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                                              Metal Analysis of Ambient Air
4.5   OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS
    4.5.1   System configuration:   Because of the differ
    makes and models of satisfactory instruments, no detai
    instruction can be provided.  Instead, the analyst/shou
    instructions provided by the manufacturer of the
    Sensitivity, method quantitation limits (MQL's)
    range and interference effects must be establi
    particular instrument.  All reported measure
    instrumental linear ranges.  The analyst mus
    data confirming instrument performance and /analytical results.
                                                          between various
                                                          operating
                                                          follow  the
                                                               strument.
                                                                   dynamic

                                                          withfi'
                                                          lity contrail
    IT IS THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE ANALYST 70 VERIFY
    CONFIGURATION AND OPERATING CONDITIONS USED/SATISFY/
    REQUIREMENTS SET FORTH IN THIS DOCUMENT ANC. TO
    DATA CONFIRMING INSTRUMENT PERFORMANC
                                                           INSTRUMENT
                                                        ANALYTICAL
                                                        QUALITY CONTROL
                                                      RESULTS.
    The data must include hardcopies and computer^eadaoie storage media which
    can be readily examined by an EPA audit team.  The^data^aust demonstrate
    defendable choices of instrument operating conditions-xwhicfe^mimimize
    interferences such as oxides.
4.5.2   Precautions must be
multiplier from high ion currents^  Tiie chs
suffers from fatigue after being exposed t
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                                              Metal Analysis of Ambient Air
   Many more molecular-ion interferences  are observed on
   hydrochloric  and sulfuric  acids  are used, as demonst
   Concentrations  of antimony and silver  above 300
   (v/v) HC1 for stability.
   4.6.2   Internal standards must be used to moni
   that occur  from differences between standards
   information must be clearly reported in the
   which  internal  standards  correct,  are primarily
   Internal  standards  must be present in all
   identical levels by mixing the  internal
   nebulized prior to  the nebulizer.   This
   second channel  of the peristaltic  pump
   uptake tube.  If adding the solution t<
   the internal  standard must be added in
   samples and standards to  prevent the poss
   internal  standard levels.  The  double
                                                          analytes when
                                                          in Table D-10.
                                                             one percent
                                            lity
                                      spiking"
                                                                   changes
                 rds and samples at
                         solution being
                          .ed by using a
                          1 standard to the
                         is not used then
                         uots to the
                     improperly spiking the
                       that misquantitation
                                               accon
                                              the
                                             iptaki
                                             tandards
                                        jche appr
                                          contaj
will not occur based upon a single internal  sta;
spiking may occur either by adding a constant volume
concentrate to identical volume
by diluting the internal stan
the analyses .  One typical ex
standards and samples into indivl
mg/L solution of the internal s
This adds identical amounts of the 1
analysis.  The concentrations of the
not have to be corrected^fox^the diluti
dilution is canceled o>rt when oarrections
their dilution.
                                        rd
                                              to
                              Double
                             rnal standard
                            red samples,  or
                      level for its use  in
                           mL of all
                          .100 mL of a  10
                 to each  of the containers.
                      to  each solution for
              levels in the standards  do
              ch occurs because the
                  samples are made for
                                                sure out 1C
                                                Standard
  4.6.2.1  Bismuth
  Dissolve 0.1115/g Bi2O3  in a,
  cone. HN03 and/ailjjte to l.jOOO

  4.6.2.2  Holmium Tsi^ernal/ st$
  Dissolve 0..1757 g Hoz>fQp3)3«
  HN03.  After aissolutioriMs con
  mL cone. BNOTandTlriute to
                             1 standard solut
                                       with
               "stock,  1 mL = 100 jig Bi:
               >f dilute HN03.  Add  10 mL
               Type I water.
.000
                                     xd solution, stock,  1 mL -  100 /zg  Ho:
                                      in 10 mL ASTM Type I water and 10 mL
                                            warm the solution to degas.   Add 10
                                           with ASTM Type I  water.
     4.6.2.3/ Indium internal standard solution,  stock,  1 mL - 100  /tg In:
     DissoJ^ve /0.1000 g indiu^ me\al in 10 mL cone.  HN03.  Dilute to 1,000 mL
                Type I water.

     4.6^2.4 lithium  internal/standard solution, stock,  1  mL •= 100 ng 6Li:
     Dissolve  o7feS12 g 95 atoift percent enriched 6Li,  Li2C03  in 10 mL of ASTM
     Type I wa"6er anSKLO mL Jfi&QV.   After  dissolution is complete,  warm the
     solution  to^aft^asT^^Add l^mL cone.  HN03 and dilute to 1,000 mL with ASTM
     Type I water.
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                                            Metal Analysis of Ambient Air
     4.6.2.5  Rhodium internal standard solution, stock,
     Dissolve 0.3593  g  (NH<,)3RhCl6  in  10 mL ASTM Type I
     cone. HC1 and dilute  to  1,000 mL with ASTM Type I
     4.6.2.6  Scandium internal standard solution, stO;
     Dissolve 0.15343  g  Sc203 in 10 mL (1:1)  hot HN03;
     dilute to  1,000 mL  with ASTM  Type I water.
     4.6.2.7  Terbium internal standard solution,
     Dissolve 0.1828  g  Tb2(C03)3.5H20 in 10 mL (
     is complete, warm  the  solution to degas.
     to 1,000 mL with ASTM  Type I water.

     4.6.2.8  Yttrium internal standard sol;
     Dissolve 0.2316  g  Y2(C03)3«3H20 in 10
     and dilute to  1,000 mL with ASTM Typ

    4.6.3   Mixed calibration  standard solutions
    solutions  to  levels  in the linear  range  for
    consisting of  one  percent  (v/v) HN03 in ASTM
    selected concentration of  inte
    appropriate  internal standard
    D-7).   Prior  to preparing  the
    analyzed separately  to determine
    presence of  impurities.  Care must
    standards  that the elements are comp
    standard solutions to freshly acid-cle"
    fluorocarbon bottles for
    as needed  with the rea
    Calibration  standards
    sample  and monitored/we
    required,  some typ
                                                           100 jig Rh:
                                                          Add 100 mL
                                                            100 jtg Sc:
                                                             one.  HN03 and
                              ml. •*
                      /HN03.   After
                      '5 mL cone. HN03 and dilute
                                                            dissol
                                                      mL - 100 /ig Y:
                                                     Add 5 mL cone.  HN03
              Mixed standardNsol
             ,/and terbium.    \
              nixed standard sol
                                                    the stock-standard
                                           the Instrument  in a solvent
                                           Type I wa^er along with the
                                           such that  ChejTe is an
                                                  .e^analytes (see Table
                                                        solution must.be
                                                       ferences  or the
                                             in preparing  the mixed
                                             stable.   Transfer the mixed
                                           t previously used FEP
                                             standards must be prepared
                                             ons  can  change on aging.
                                               using  a quality control
                                              iough  not specifically
                                              inations follow.
     4.6.3.1  Mixed
     silver, bar!
                                            se,  beryllium, cadmium, lead,
                              , nickel and zinc.
     4.6.3.2  Mixed
     aluminum.
4.
         II:   Arsenic,  chromium, thallium,  and
       x

iplutionxEH/:  Antimony,  vanadium,  iron.

    :ion  IV:   Bismuth,  holmium,  indium, scandium,


      on  V:  Rhodium.
     NOTE:  If-vrte  afcd^tion cff  silver to the  recommended acid combination
     results, in  ahxinitia^L precipitation, add 15  mL of ASTM Type I water and
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   Metal Analysis of Ambient  Air
     warm the flask until  the  solution clears.  Cool and /dilute  to 100 mL
     with ASTM Type I water.   For  this acid combination/the/silver
     concentration must be limited to 2 mg/L.  Silver vendee  these  conditions
     is stable in a tap water  matrix for 30 days.

   4.6.4   Three types of  blanks are required for the dhalys
   calibration blank  is used in establishing  and nipni/coring  the^&alibra>SDlution(sK(l6fi) is prepared to  contain
    known  concentrations/of inTesfering elements thkt  will demonstrate the
    magnitude of  interferences ano\ pn0vT3exan adequate test of any
    corrections.   The IcS/solution/is detailfed^in Table 3, Exhibit C.  The
    chloride  concentration provides a/meah&vto evaluate software corrections
    for  chloride-relAtecQ.nterfe/eno4s such £Sr-?*Cl160+  on  51V+ and *°Ar35Cl*  on
    75As+.   Since  thfevnatufcal abundance of 35C1 at  75.8 percent is 3.13 times
    the  37C1 abundanceXb-£24/^percent, the ion corrections can be calculated
    with adjustments for is^par.iexjontributions. " Iron is  used to demonstrate
    adequate  resolution of thexsoecttxmeter on manganese.   Molybdenum serves
    to indicate/6xide efffects  oneadmiunhsisotopes.  The other'components are
    present t0 evaittate^the aMlity fff^Jne measurement scheme to correct for
    various^ol^ular-ionHsobaric interferences.   The ICS is used to verify
    that the  interference lefcelsN^re corrected by the  data system within
    qualipy control limits.

     4.8x5.1 »tpck solutions &>r/preparing ICS solutions A and AB may be
     provided it^ailable from ^PA.   Otherwise,  refer to Table 3,  Exhibit C.
     They  mus^^e  diluted bet"or/e  use according to the instruction provided.
     The prepared^ICJj  soiujaons A and AB must be  prepared weekly.
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                            Metal Analysis of Ambient Air
      4.6.5.2  Mixed ICS solution I may be prepared by adding "1£.903 g
      Al(N03)3«9H20,  2.498 g CaC03 dried  at  180°C for 1 hovr/before weighing,
      1.000  g  Fe,  1.658 g MgO,  2.305  g Na2C03> and 1.767 /K^/Oj to 25  mL of
      ASTM Type  I  water.   Slowly add  40  mL  of (1:1)  HNOvT  ^ffter dissolution  is
      complete,  warm the solution to  degas.   Cool and dllute^t^ 1,000  mL with
      ASTM Type  I  water.

      4.6.5.3  Mixed ICS solution II may be prepared/by/slowly  adding 7?A^4 g
      85 percent H3POV, 6.373 g 96 percent H2SOA, 40vfr24 g 37 percental,
      10.664 g C607H8 to 100 mL of ASTM Type I wajzer./ Dilute to 1,000
      ASTM Type  I  water.

      4.6.5.4  Mixed ICS solution III may be prep/red by ziddihg 5 mL each of
      arsenic  stock  solution,  chromium stock/solution,  ropner stock solution,
      and zinc stock solution,  10 mL  each or  cobalt  stcfck /solution, nickel
      stock  solution,  and vanadium  stock soi\ition>vat«l 2/5 mL of cadmium stock
      solution.  Dilute to 100 mL with two  percent HN03!

      4.6.5.5  ICS A may be prepared by adding 10 mL df^mixetixICS solution I,
      10 mL  each of  titanium stock  solution,  and molybdenum stotek solution,
      and 5  mL of  mixed ICS solution/TTr—Diiute to  100 mL with/ASTM Type I
      water.   ICS  solution A must
               prepared frel
     4.6.5.6  ICS AB may be prepared lav adding
     10 mL each  of titanium stock solut
     mL of mixed ICS  solution II,  and :
     to 100 mL with ASTM Type I water.   1O§  soJ
     fresh weekly.
                                         ICS solution I,
                             fybdenum stock  solution, 5
                               ICS solution III.  Dilute
                           ition AB must be  prepared
4.7  QUALITY CONTROL
    To obtain analyte
more  than the analyte
corrections.  If the,
Zr, W) are below th
uncorrected equations
be noted that monitoring
monitoring the interference
monitored to
equations are
interference/co
include thi
sulfur molecular ions which
interfer
to indi
(b) an unctf
molecular-ion
tests will enable
that distort the ace
  ita/of known quality,
concentrations /of interl
leveta that show
        int
              of
                  is  necessary to measure  for
                   iow the required interference
                  mce sources  (such a C, Cl, Mo,
        an effect on the analyte level,
 ed/provided all QA criteria are met.  It should
     :erence sources does not necessarily require
        it that a molecular spec'ies may be
            interference.  When corrected
           Iso be met.  Extensive QC for
  uired at all times.  The monitored masses must
    n, hydroxyl, chloride, nitrogen, carbon and
    impact the analytes of interest.  When an
      sample elements impacted must be flagged
     rference correction applied to the data or
    The isotope proportions for an element or
information useful for quality assurance.   These
   detect positive or negative interferences
   reported values.
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Exhibit D
                                                 Metal Analysis of Ambient Air
   4.7.1   Instrument Calibration
     4.7.1.1 Summary

           Prior to the analysis of samples and required QC^^ach ICP-MS
       system shall  be  initially calibrated  to
       sensitivity.
     4.7.1.2 Frequency

           Instruments shall be calibrated dai
       each time the  instrument is  set up.
                                               once every 24 hours and
4.7.1.3 Procedure

      Calibration standards shall be
  matrix and  at  the  same concentration a
  following sample preparation.

      Calibrate according to instrument manufactured
  procedures  using at least

      Before beginning the sample
  calibration standard as if it

4.7.1.4 Calculations
     4.7.1.5  Technical

           Recovery f;
        within ± f iv<
                                       libration standard shall be
                                           (i.e.,  95-105 percent).
     4.7
                                                         the same type of
                                                                blank
                                                                immended
                                                               lank.

                                                              est mixed
                                                                    Eq. D-16
     4.7.1.6  Correctivl
      Follow
   problem
   perfo
        raw dat
                                       er's recommendations to correct the
                                    rectlbon is acceptable as long as it is
                         rveryNsample mt^arter the continuing calibration
                 ion and blank check; resloping is acceptable as long as it is
                                     diately followed by a CCV and a CCB.
                             lized data and time  shall be  included  in  the
              The^-final  onentration should be in
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                                            Metal Analysis of Ambient Air
    4.7.2   Initial Calibration Verification

     4.7.2.1  Summary

           Immediately after the 1CP-MS system has be
        accuracy of the initial calibration shall be
        for every analyte by the analysis of EPA In
        Verification Solution(s) (ICV) at each mas

     4.7.2.2  Frequency

           Each time the instrument is calibrate
        immediately following the calibratio
        analyzed.

     4.7.2.3  Procedure
           If the ICV solution(s) are not available from\EPA,  or where a
        certified solution of an analyte is not avail^le frwrn any source,
        analyses shall be conducted on an independent stanadard^t a
        concentration other than tha£~u"5ed-J;Qj:instrument calibration, but
        within the linear range,  fm independent~sT^ndaxdis defined as a
        standard composed of the analytfc^sr^om-^differentsj&urce than those
        used in the standards for the\Li
                                                       ;hall be run
                                                         les are
4.7.2.4  Calculations

                % Recover^


4.7.2.5  Technical

      Recovery tpt
  value  (i.e.,
     4.7
                                                                     Eq.  D-17
                                                   10 percent  of the true
     4.7.2.6  Correcti

           When recoveries
        criteri
        inst:
                                        the technical acceptance
                                beeerminated,  the problem corrected, the
                                  e/calibration reverified.
                                   icentration  (pg/L),  true  concentration
                                     on FORM II-AAIN.
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                                                  Metal  Analysis of Ambient Air
    4.7.3  Continuing Calibration Verification

     4.7.3.1  Summary

           To ensure calibration accuracy during an
        continuing calibration verification solutio
        reported for every mass used for the analy:

     4.7.3.2  Frequency

           The CCV is run at a frequency  of  lj
        during an analysis run, whichever is

           The CCV is also run after the
        analysis run.

     4.7.3.3  Procedure

           The same CCV shall be used  throughout all  analysis  r)ans for a Case
        of samples received.   The a/ualyt^Tjenx^gntrations in tkfi continuing
        calibration standard shallsbe anEPA solutTStr-oiL^Cpntractor prepared
        standard solution and should\be\ator~~near ±_10 percent of the mid-
        range levels of the calibration c\rve.
                                                      very  two hours


                                                     ample  in the
                       prece
      Each CCV analyzed shall reflect:
   of the associated analytical sampl
   samples or the
   The duration of
   affect the CCV  mi
   greater extent
   samples.   For
   and the bla;
   time betweei
   it  shall  no^
   consecutive  anal

4.7.3.4  Calci
                          iditions of analysis for all
                     (ttfe  preceding  10 analytical
           lytical ^samp^s up to  the previous  CCV).
   ysis, rinses and  other\ related operations that may
         suLt shall  no\be\applied  to the  CCV  to a
an/the exVente^appSL^ed  to\jme" associated  analytical
                          time between a  CCV analysis
sdiately/foliowirtgsit  aA  well as  the difference in
    and/the/ analytical/sample immediately  preceding
           lest difference in time  between any two
              associated  with the CCV.
                                  )les
                                  Fohnd Concentration
                                  Ti uensoncen tra ti on
                                                     x 100
                                                               Eq.  D-18
     4 . 7 .Js . 5/Technical Acceptance, Criteria
           Recbvery for the GCti sttall be within ±  10 percent of the true
              ( i . e>>, 90 - 1 10 perce/t ) .
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                                              Metal Analysis  of Ambient Air
      4.7.3.6  Corrective Action

           When recoveries  of  the CCV exceed the technic
        criteria, the analysis shall be stopped,  the pr
        instrument recalibrated, the calibration reveri
        10 analytical samples reanalyzed (or all analyti
        last compliant CCV).
      4.7.3.7  Documentation

           Report  the  CCV found concentration
        (/zg/L) ,  and percent recovery on FORM
                                                         iceptance
                                                         corrected, the
                                                           id the preceding
                                                                since the
                                                ),  true  concentration
4.7.4   CRQL Standard

  4.7.4.1 Summary

        To verify linearity near  the CRQL, the
    ICP-MS standard at two  times the MQL or two
    greater.  This standard shall be run for every
     4.7.4.2  Frequency

           The CRQL standard shall
        sample analysis run,  or a mini
        is more frequent.

     4.7.4.3  Procedure

           The CRQL stam

     4.7.4.4  Calculat
                                                     x 100
                                                          or shall analyze an
                                                              ,  whichever is
                                                            used for analysis.
                                                         id end of  each
                                            ce/per eight hours,  whichever
                                                  the  ICV  solution.
                                                                Eq. D-19
     4.7.4.5  Technical Ao
           Reco'
        true
     4.7.4
                                      hall be within ± 15 percent of the
                                      analysis.
                                   s not fall within the control limit, the
                                  id,  the problem corrected and the  analytical
                                   liant CRQL standard reanalyzed.
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Exhibit D
                                                 Metal Analysis of Ambient Air
     4.7.4.7 Documentation

           Report the CRQL standards found concentratio
       concentration (/ig/L) , and percent  recovery  on

   4.7.5   Linear Range Analysis (Quarterly)

     4.7.5.1 Summary

           The  concentration range  over which
       remains  linear must be determined  and
       range shall be diluted and reanalyze

     4.7.5.2 Frequency

           For  all ICP-MS analyses,  a linear
       standard shall be analyzed and  reported
       months)  for each element on  the target  anal
       C).  The  standard shall be analyzed during a
       performed under this  contra<
       masses used for each  analy
                                                 MS calibration curve
                                                      ive  this  linear
     4.7.5.3 Procedure

           The standard shall be analyzed
        analytical  sample  (i.e.,  each meas\
        and/or  any  other proc^dur^ normally
      .  separate  samples).

     4.7.5.4 Calculatioi

                     'Re
                                                     x 100
                                      Concenfratfi on

                                   Criteria
                                                   ication check
                                                            3  calendar
                                                         able  2,  Exhibit
                                                          ytical run
                                                           in  for all
                                            Igh it were a separate
                                             shall be  followed by a rinse
                                            rmed between the  analysis of
                                                               Eq. D-20
4.7.5.5 Technica

      Recove
   of  the

4.7.5.6,
                                         standard shall be within
                                          rcent).
± 5 percent
                              the \linear range standard does not meet  the
                               [.teria,  then the analysis shall be terminated
                                 of the standard shall be reanalyzed until the
                                     concentration of this standard that meets
                             'the7 upper limit of the instrument linear range
                             caimot be  reported under this contract without
                       ^analytical  sample.
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Exhibit D
                                            Metal  Analysis of Ambient Air
     4.7.5.7  Documentation

           Report the linear range standards found concentration (in
        true concentration (in Mg/L)  and percent recovery for each analyte on
        FORM III-AAIN.                                /
                                                    /  Xs-
   4.7.6   Initial Calibration Blank

     4.7.6.1  Summary

           To verify that the ICP-MS system is/not/contaminated, an initial
        calibration blank (ICB)  shall be analy/edafter calibration.
                                                          is calibrated and
                                                                MQL, the
                                 e Criteria

                                  theXlCB must
     4.7.6.7  Documentation
4.7.6.2 Frequency

      The ICB shall be analyzed each*
   immediately after  the  ICV.

4.7.6.3 Procedure

      If the absolute value o
   result  shall be  reported.

4.7.6.4 Calculations

      Not applicable.

4.7.6.5 Technical  Acce

      The absolute

4.7.6.6 Correcti
le«s than the CRQL.
           When the
        criteria,  t
        the calibratio
                                           set the technical acceptance
                                 correct the  problem,  recalibrate,  verify
                             Lyze the ICB.
                                         on FORM IV-AAIN.
                                  tern  is not contaminated during the  analysis
        run, cbntinuihccalibration blanks (CCB) are analyzed.
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Exhibit D
                                                 Metal Analvsis of Ambient Air
     4.7.7.2  Frequency

           Analyze the CCB at a frequency of 10 percen
        whichever is  more frequent.
           Analyze the CCB after every CCV.

     4.7.7.3  Procedure

           A CCB shall be run after the last
        absolute value of the CCB is greater
        reported.

     4.7.7.4  Calculations

           Not applicable.

     4.7.7.5  Technical Acceptance Criteria

           The absolute value of

     4.7.7.6  Corrective Action

           When  the CCB concentration
        criteria, terminate analysis,  coi
        the calibration, and reanalyze the\
        all analytical sample*—&ince the
                            every two hours,
                     the analysis run.  If the
                            :he result shall be
                                CRQL.
                   t the technical acceptance
                   problem,  recalibrate,  verify
                      10 analytical  samples (or
                   liant CCB).
     4.7.7.7  Documentation

           Report the

   4.7.8   Preparat
                   i
     4.7.8.1  Summary

           To ensu£g_^gainst
        preparation blan

     4.7.8.
                   ;V-AAIN.
     4.7.8
           The PB
        sample prepari
            during sample preparation, a
                                   prepared and analyzed with every SDG or
                                   digested,  whichever is  more frequent.
 of ASTM Type  I water processed through each
analysis procedure step.
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 Exhibit D
                   Metal Analysis of Ambient Air
            The first batch of samples in a SDG shall be as/igJ^ed to PB one,
        the second batch of samples to PB  two,  etc.

      4.7.8.4 Calculations

            Not applicable.

      4.7.8.5 Technical Acceptance Criteria

            The absolute value of the  PB  must be/les/ than the CRQL.


      4.7.8.6 Corrective Action
            If the  absolute value of the co;
        or equal to the CRQL, no correctiv'
                            :he PB is less than
            If any analyte concentration in the PJfrNus aboVe the CRQL, the
        lowest concentration of the analyte in the asaociat&d^samples must  be
        10 times the PB concentration.  Otherwise, all  samples^ssociated with
        the PB and with the aiialyteVs"""c"oTneentratipn  less  thkhsj»  times  the  PB
        concentration and above theQ CRQLshallbe~~tBdige§ted and  reanalyzed
        for that analyte.  The sample. copSSfitratipn  is  notto be  corrected  for
        the PB value.
            If an  analyte  concentration
        then all samples reported below
        shall be redigested

     4.7.8.7  Documentation

            The values

    7.9  ICP Interfen
                    <
     4.7.9.1  Summary

            To verify_intereleiBBot anc
        Interference ChecfcvSample
                PB/is below the negative CRQL,
                   CRQL associated with the PB
                     in fig/L on FORM IV-AAIN.
                   correction factors,  an ICP
            analyzed.
     4.7.9.2
        m:
           The ICS c
        Solution A
   beginning and end of each analysis run or a
    hour working shift, whichever  is  more
    .e ICV.
/two solutions:   Solution A and Solution AB.
the interferents, and Solution AB consists  of
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Exhibit D
             Metal  Analysis  of  Ambient Air
        the analytes mixed with the interferents.   An ICS
        analyzing both solutions consecutively (starting/wit
        all masses used for each analyte reported by ICP'-MS
                          lysis consists of
                          Solution A) for
           The ICS shall be obtained from EPA (EMSL/lfr) i^Kavailatle and
        analyzed according to the instructions suppl/led/with eke ICS
           If the ICP ICS is not available from
        shall be prepared with interferent and a;
        levels specified in Table 3,  Exhbit C.
        deviation shall be established by ini
        five times repetitively for each ana'
                  an independent
                 :e concentrations
                mean value and standard
                          the ICS at least
           If true values for analytes coi
        ICP-MS are not supplied with the I(
        initially analyzing the ICS at least
        particular analytes.   This mean determinal
        analytical run where the results for the prevH
        met all contract specifications.  Additionally,
        initial mean determination j£to~~be—used as the
        lifetime of that solution

     4.7.9.4  Calculations

                     % Recovery ••
     4.7.9.5  Technical Ac
           Recovery  for/tb
        value (i.e.,

      4.7.9.6  CorrectfiveCAction

           If the  ICS
        criteria, terminat
                       Jfy
        analytl

      4.7.9.
                       S and analyzed by
                     all be  determined by
                    repetitively for  the
                        be made during an
                             lied EPA  ICS
                             It of this
                    true^va'lue for the
                      m is exhausted).
                                 Eq.  D-21
                  percent of the true
es not meet the technical acceptance
  sis,  correct the problem,  recalibrate the
    ion,  and reanalyze all of the
  lastscompliant ICS was analyzed.
                                   pcentration (/ig/L),  true concentration
                                    an and standard deviation on FORM V-AAIN.
                                   Leviation shall be reported in the raw data.
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Metal Analysis of Ambient Air
   4.7.10 Spike Sample Analysis

     4.7.10.1 Summary

           To provide information about the effect of
        the  digestion,  a known amount  of analyte  is
        sample.
     4.7.10.2 Frequency

           At least one spike sample analysis
        group  of samples  for  each SDG.   EPA
        sample analysis upon  special request
        the Contractor will be  paid.
              le matrix on
                  into a
   be performed on each
           tional spike
           Officer, for which
           If two analytical methods are
        for the same analyte within a SDG (e
        samples shall be run by each method use

     4.7.10.3 Procedure

           The spike is added bef
        digestion)  at concentratio:
        indicated in Table D-3.

           Samples identified as field
        sample analysis.  EPA may
        the spike sample analysis.   In
        one spike sample
        contract criteria/f flae->all
        method in the SI

     4.7.10.4 Calcul
                                               x 100
         ie  reported values
       and GFAA), then spike
      ation (i.e.,  prior to
           >le solution  as
    be used for spiked
specific sample be used for
ice where there  is more than
  le recovery is not within
    .e same matrix, level, and
                 Eq. D/IN-22
                                    performed on the same  sample  that is
                                     le analysis,  spike calculations  shall be
                                    of the sample designated as the "original
                                  Duplicate Sample Analysis) .  The average of
                                     be used for the purpose of determining
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                                                 Metal Analysis  of Ambient Air
                                                              -rument
                                                            emulating percent
        When the  sample concentration is less than the
    detection limit, use SR -= 0 only  for purposes  of
    recovery.

  4.7.10.5  Technical Acceptance  Criteria

        Recovery  for the spike should be within
    amount  (i.e., 75-125 percent).

  4.7.10.6  Corrective Action

        If  the spike recovery is not with:
    the data of all samples received  ass
    determined by the same analytical
    letter  "N" on FORMs I-AAIN and VI-
           An exception to this rule is granted>in situations where  the
        sample  concentration exceeds the spike conc^n^ratibnby a factor of
        four or more.   In such an event, the data shall>be rep^srted unflagged
        even if the  percent recovery//~does_jiot meet the 75^125^ percent recovery
        criteria.
                                                                          iked
                                                             75-125  percent,
                                                            t spike sample and
                                                           lagged with the
  4.7.10.7  Documentation

       Report  the  spiked sample
    percent recovery for the spike

       The units for

7.11 Duplicate  Sampl

  4.7.11.1  Summary
                                                  e results, spike added  and
                                                    is on FORM VI-AAIN.
                                                        will be in
           Duplicat
        and analysis
        analytical  metho

     4.7.11.2 Fr
        for the^same
        duplicate
                                 ample are carried through the preparation
                              jfde information about the precision of the
                               as matrix  effects.
                               te sampler analysis shall be performed  on  each
                                  SDG.   EPA may require additional duplicate
                                  il request by the Project Officer, for which
                              /ds are used to obtain the reported values
                           Lth/n  a SDG  (e.g.,  ICP-MS and GFAA),  then
                          LI /be run by  each method used.
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                                            Metal Analysis of Ambient Air
     4.7.11.3  Procedure

           Samples  identified  as field blanks cannot be jasefi  for  duplicate
        sample analysis.

           EPA may  require  that a specific sample be,
        sample analysis.

           In  the instance  where there is more
        SDG and one duplicate result is not with;
        the samples of the SDG.

           Duplicate  sample analyses are rec
        relative percent difference.
     4.7.11.4  Calculations
                               RPD =
                                                                 Eq. D/IN-23
        where:
             RPD - Relative Pe"
               S - First Sample \al
               D = Second Sample
      Duplicates cannot be averaged

4.7.11.5 Technical Acereptance^riteria
      A control 1
  and duplicate
  (Exhibit C).
  values  less

      If one restf
  below,  use  the  ±
           If
        flag with
        with that
             dup]
Die
                                                   ate).

                                                'orting on FORM I-AAIN.
                                                    hall be used for original
                                                    equal to five times CRQL
                                                   11 be used for sample
                                    le five times CRQL level and the other  is


                                          than the MQL, the RPD is not
                                   for each analyte will be added to FORM IX-
                                    on precision results.
                              results are outside the control limits,
                            the data for samples  received  associated
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                                             Metal Analysis of Ambient Air
  4.7.11.7  Documentation

        The results in fig/'L of  the duplicate  sample
    reported on FORM VIII-AAIN.

        The absolute value  of the control  limit
    the "CONTROL LIMIT" column on FORM VIII-

4.7.12 Laboratory Control Samples

  4.7.12.1  Summary

        A laboratory control sample  (LCS
    ensure  against analyte  loss in the/s

  4.7.12.2  Frequency

        One LCS shall be prepared and analyzed for
    in a SDG,  or  for  each batch of samples, whicheve
                                                                      ered in
     4.7.12.3  Procedure

           A LCS  shall be analyzed
        preparations,  analytical methoc
        EPA samples received.

           The LCS  solution
        other  EPA Quality
        may be used.)

     4.7.12.4  Calcula
                                                     x 100
                                                              pup of samples
                                                                  frequent.
                                                           same sample
                                               procedures  employed  for  the
                                              ;m EPA.  (If unavailable,
                                                  other  certified materials
      4.7.12.5 Technical Ac
      4.7.1
        pr
        and re
                                                              Eq. D/IN-24
                                           Ithin ± 20 percent of the true
                                           the exception of Ag  and  Sb.
                                for the LCS falls outside the technical
                                ;he analyses shall be terminated, the
                                samples associated with that LCS reprepared
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                                              Metal Analysis of Ambient Air
  4.7.12.7 Documentation

        Report  the LCS found concentration (/ig/L),  tr^e Concentration (in
    /ig/L), and percent recovery  on  FORM  IX-AAIN.

4.7.13 Performance Evaluation Sample (PES)

  4.7.13.1 Summary

        The performance evaluation sample
    monitoring the laboratory performance fc
    quantification.
                                                     sists the Agenc
                                                     lyte i
     4.7.13.2 Frequency

           One PES shall be delivered, pr
        of samples in a SDG,  or for each ha*
        frequent.

     4.7.13.3 Procedure

           A PES shall be analyzed
        preparations,  analytical mi
        EPA samples received.

           The PES solution shall be o
        contractor must contact the Agen<

     4.7.13.4 Calculations

           Not applicabl

     4.7.13.5 Technic

           Recovery
        of analyte.

     4.7.13.6 Corrective
                                                        ed for every group
                                                      , whichever is  more
                                              te using the^same sample
                                         QA/QC~~prtJeedur_es  employed for the
                                                EPA.   (If unavailable, the
                                                for instructions.)
                                             75 percent of the true value
                                           PES falls below 75 percent,  the
                                            to the following actions:
                             not 1

                   and/or\CurX Notice for unacceptable performance;

         Eduction of the number^ of samples shipped to the laboratory;

                              iipment;

        A si£e
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Exhibit D
                                             Metal Analysis  of Ambient Air
    •  A  full data audit; or

       Require the laboratory  to analyze remedial P/

       In addition to  the above cited  actions,
    provide the Technical and Administrative Pro,
    correction action report on every unaccept
    PES score within seven days of written or
    personnel.

  4.7.13.7 Documentation

       Report the PES  results  on Form

4.7.14 Internal Standards for  ICP-MS

  4.7.14.1 Summary

       A  minimum of  three internal standards,
    shall be used to check and correct the ICP-MS
    of physical interferences.

  4.7.14.2 Frequency

       Analyze with  each sample,
    CCB.

  4.7.14.3 Procedure
                                                                  shall also
                                                                    written
                                                                       xcent)
           Each sample,
        internal standa:
        same sample pr
        employed for

     4.7.14.4 Calcuiati^
                                                             the mass range,
                                                                 the presence
                                                          ysis, PES, CCV,  and
                                              x 100
                                                  be spiked with the
                                                each analyte using  the
                                                  and QA/QC  procedures
                                                              Eq.  D/IN-25 :
      4.7.14.
           The  inte
        duplicate,
                spiki
    of the  internal standard in the blank
   on standard;
    of internal  standard in the EPA Sample No.;

    fference.

   e Criteria

 of an internal  standard for each sample,
\,  and PES  shall agree within ± 50  percent of
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                                 Metal Analysis of Ambient Air
        the intensity level of the internal standard of th<
        calibration blank standard solution (SOT) .   MQLs shal,
        in Exhibit C.
                                              itial
                                               be  < the CRQLs
           The intensity  levels  of the  internal standard fcJTS^the ICV,  ICB,
        CCV,  and CCB solutions must agree within ± 20/pei?cent
        instensity level of the internal standard of/th/ initial calibration
        blank solution (SOj).
     4.7.14.6 Corrective  Action

           If the  internal  standard intensity
        percent of the sample, the sample mus
        five fold (1:4) dilution and reanaly;
        percent difference  (ZD) remains gr<
        interference must be suspected,
        flagged with an "E."  The analyt
        be listed in the comment section on
        AA1N, and VIII-AAIN.
                                    does not agree ± 50
                                             ter performing a
                                            :ensity level
                                           cent, a physical
                                             XV-AAIN must be
                                         .e interferences must
                                        ate FORM I-AAIN, VII-
           If the  internal  standard Jjitensity level does not agree within ±
        20 percent for the ICV andylCB/~ERe-«aa]«ysis  shall be^^terminated,  the
        problem corrected, and a new analytical rurPsTtaiUje^ started.

           If the  internal  standard intensity Leve/does~~~no't agree within ±
        20 percent for the CCV and CCB,\terBn.nateid  the analysis, correct  the
        problem, and reanalyze the CCV/CCfi only /nee.  If the first CCV/CCB
        reanalysis yields a ZD value within, the/control  limits, then the
        preceding 10 analytical—samples or ail analytical samples  analyzed
        since the last compliant calibration verification may be reanalyzed
        for the analytes/affe'cteak  Otherwise, she ^Instrument shall be
        recalibrated, t)ae oalibratlonrvertfied arid/the affected analytical
        samples rerun /n tzne content of^a new"
     4.7.14.7 Doct
     itacion
           The internal
        for each ICP-MS
                  jercent difference  (ZD) shall be reported
                    FORM XV-AAIN.
   4.7.15 Metl

     4.7.15.;
          :ion Limits
  iry
            ?rlor to  sample  an^lys
        sh-all/be determined

          (.5.2 frequency
                  Ls, the method quantitation limit (MQL)
                     instrument that will be used.
           MQ:
        contract
        the end of
shatlxbe determined within 30 days of the start of the
     at jbeg.s't quarterly (every three calendar months) until
   thVvContrac
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     4.7.15.3 Procedure
           MQLs (in ng/L) shall be determined by multip,
        average of the standard deviations (un_i)
        nonconsecutive days  from the  consecutive  anal;
        PB  extracts.   Each measurement must be perf
        separate analytical  sample (i.e.,  each mea:
        a rinse and/or any other procedure normal
        analysis of separate samples).   MQLs
        for each mass and mass number used in t!
                             by three, the
                          on"
                             se\
                           \
                         as
                      lent must
             shaj
           The quarterly determined MQL for
        used as the MQL for that instrument;
        instrument is adjusted in anyway tl
        that instrument shall be redetermii
        use as the established MQL for that ins
        the quarter.
     4.7.15.4 Calculations
                                MQ.
                            iall always be
                            ter.   If the
                            MQL,  the MQL for
                      results  submitted for
                        or the remainder of
                                 Eq. D/IN-26
     4.7 .15.5 Technical Acceptance Cri,

           The MQLs shall be < the CRQLs'

     4.7 .15.6 Corrective Actj.

           If an instrum.
        instrument cann<
        concentration
                  2, Exhibit C.
                    or an analyte, that
                     less the analyte
                   ive times  the reported MQL.
     4.7.15.7 Doc

           MQLs shall
        FORM.XI-AAIN for e
        used for the_ajaalysis
        the
        SDG.

   4.7.16

     4.7/16
        intere
        each analjr
   with each data package and reported on
     snt used.   If multiple  instruments are
         te within a SDG,  the highest MQL for
         jrting concentration values for that
 tral and isobaric interferences,
[factors  are  determined for all masses used for
 ICP-MS.
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                                                 Metal Analysis of Ambient Air
                                                            /contract, the ICP
                                                           'within three
                                                           atvieast annually
        4.7.16.2 Frequency

           Before any field samples are analyzed under
        interelement  correction factors shall be determ
        months prior  to  the  start of contract analyses
        thereafter.

        4.7.16.3 Procedure
           Correction factors shall be determined under the same
        conditions  used for sample analysis.   If the instrument was adjusted
        in any way  that may affect the interelemein; correction factors, the
        factors  shall be redetermined and the/results submitted for use.
           Follow the instrument manufacti;
        interelement  correction factors.

        4.7.16.4  Calculations

           Not applicable.

        4.7.16.5  Technical Accept

           Not applicable.

        4.7.16.6  Corrective Action

           Not applicable.

        4.7.16.7  DocumentXtio,

           Results fro:
        be  reported o
                                                          tions for applying
4.8  PROCEDURE

   4.8.1   Initiate
   computer.

   4.8.2   Sey up
   at least
   samples /  I;
   soluti
   of lea's

   4.8.3  ^Sonduc
   solution (
   the forms in
                                                factors determination shall
                                                   parameters.
                                          configuration of  instrument
                                          proper operating parameters.  Allow
                               •instrument to equilibrate before analyzing any
                             station is  verified by running the tuning
                               >t four times  with  relative standard deviations
                               \thq analytes  contained in the tuning solution.

                                  n and resolution checks using the  tuning
                              Lements  Li,  Co, In,  and Tl).   The intensities on
                                Cable  D-6) for the response factor criteria
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                    Metal Analysis of Ambient Air
   are recommendations which might be helpful when setti
   but are not required criteria.  The mass calibration
   criteria  specified in Table D-6,  if mass calibratio
   then  the  mass calibration must be adjusted to the
   resolution must also be verified  to be  less than
   percent peak height.  To verify,  the  tuning sol
   the beginning and end of each eight hour shift
   criteria.
    4.8.4   Calibration and Sample Analysis
                                  the  instruments
                                meet  the
                              iteed those criteria
                                ^values.   The
                                    jwidth at  10
                                         zed at
     4.8.4.1  Calibrate the instrument for the atfalytes
     calibration blank and at least a singl   standard
     manufacturer's recommended procedure
     which will be used in analysis.  Fl
     between each standard solution.  Repor
     calibration and sample analysis and use
     integrations for both standardization and  samjJi^  ana
     two replicate integrations are required  for both
     analysis.  The raw data must insludethe
                              interest using the
                              ding to the
                               configuration
                               the rinse blank
                           ation during the
                            of the multiple
                              ,sis.  A minimum of
                           JLibraXj-on and sample
                                   elements in
     each integration as well as
     detector configurations are
     detector configuration is b
                                           concentrati
                               lie averager—Additionally ,^if different
                                            datamustr-Mwiicate which
     NOTE:  Some elements  (such as Hg,
     times which need to be determined  fi
     memory tests on the solution in Table*
     will not affect the 4*Ca"~qua>lity.
                 'MoX require extended flushing
              each/instrumental system.  Run the
               >-7\to verify that memory problems
                             mass
4.8.5   As a minimum
monitored to determine/potential effec
analyte peaks.
as a minimum mus
listed in Table
simultaneously in
                         informatj
                      include the
                               ifch
             would\af£ect data quality must be
                fromSmatrix  components on the
                      to  assess  data quality and
                    e  boldfaced  and underlined,
      lement.   TbTese  masses must be monitored
     an or at  the  time quantification occurs.
4.8.6   Flush the system^
seconds
least 30
                             ollectl
4.9
            jilnte and reanalyz*
            aoee for an analyse
                                   eac
        rinse blank solution for a  least  30
            ample.  Aspirate each sample for at
    4.9.2   To  obtain tm
    interference-corrected'
    amples that are more concentrated than the
                                 'ormed,  the appropriate corrections must be
!yte air concentration  (in jtg/m3),  multiply the
ilyte  values (in /ig/L)  by nine times the
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                                              Metal Analysis of Ambient Air
    appropriate volume (in liters) used in the extraction
    volume of air (in standard m3) sampled and the number
    digested for the sample.  The factor "9" represents
    in2) of the Hi-Vol filter exposed to .the air stream/drv
    area (7 in2) in one 1" x 8" strip.
                                                           ivide by the
                                                            x 8" strips
                                                         otal area (63
                                                        ded by the exposed
             Analyte Cone.
             In aii,
                             (9) (
                             Interference-Correct
                                   Value, yg/L
                             no.ofstrips „
                               digested  x
                                                                  L-  D-27
 4.10  DOCUMENTATION
4.10.1  Report the  air concentration val/
corrected analyte value in Mg/L om FOE
                                                             the interference-
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Exhibit D
                                                 Metal Analysis of Ambient Air
                                   SECTION  5

                                SAMPLE ANALYSIS
                                      BY
            GRAPHITE FURNACE ATOMIC ABSORPTION (GF

5.1  INTRODUCTION

   5.1.1   GFAA analysis procedures are provic
   quantitation limits (where required) for  the
   listed in Table 1  the Target Analyte List/in,
                                                   ilysis of metal analytes
                                                   libit
   5.1.2   Because of the differences among various
   satisfactory  instruments, no detailed/instrument
   can be provided.   Instead, the analyst^is rerBrr>6d
   provided by the manufacturer of that instrument.

5.2  SUMMARY OF METHOD
                                                        s/and models of
                                                     Operating instructions
                                                        o  the instructions
   5.2.1   Using the furnace tec!
   absorption spectrophotometer, (a raptesentative"
   placed  in  a graphite tube in th\ furnace,
   and  atomized.   Radiation from a givetK exci
   the  vapor  containing ground state
   the  transmitted radiation decreases
   ground  state element in the vapor.  The me
   placed  in  the beam of radra^ipn by incr\as
   furnace thereby causing the injected  spe
   monochromator isolates ;Cne~"characteristic
   lamp or an electrcmles/s furnace
   the  attenuated  transmitted raaiation
                                             junction witn>an/atomic
                                                         t of a sample is
                                                         to7dryness,  charred,
                                                           s passed through
                                                    element.  The intensity of
                                                 tion to the amount of the
                                                  atoms to be measured are
                                                  the temperature of the
                                                  to be volatilized.   A
                                                   tion from a hollow cathode
                                                   tosensitive device measures
5.3  INTERFERENCE
    5.3.1  .The  compos iTfc^n of  the sample matrix  can have a major effect on
    the analysis.  By modf^ing the  sample  matrix, either to remove
    interferences—et—tostabilize tttfexanalyte, interferences can be minimized.
    Examples afe the addi^on of^ammonrfojn nitrate to remove alkali chlorides
    and the /additr±oTr~D£^ammat^.um phosphate  to retain cadmium.

                                 & furnace  during atomization may have
                                 [compassing the analytical wavelength.
                                  :d correction is required for all furnace
    5.3.3
    background in
    compensated for,
                            ounfl correction cannot correct for all types of
                                en the background interference cannot be
                             :n alternate wavelength, chemically separate the
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Exhibit D
                                                 Metal Analysis of Ambient Air
                                                               ackground


                                                           /ix can sometimes
                                                             5.erature or
                                                                 >e  taken to
   analyte from the interferant,  or use  an  alternate  form
   correction  (e.g., Zeeman background correction).

   5.3.4   Interferences from a smoke producing sample
   be  reduced by extending the charring  time  at a higi
   utilizing an ashing cycle  in the presence  of air.
   prevent loss of analyte.

5.4  APPARATUS
   5.4.1   Atomic absorption spectrophotometer:/ Single or dual channel,
   single or double beam  instrument having  a grating monoehromator,
   photomultiplier detector, adjustable  slit^7  j wave length/^ range of 190-  to
   800-nm, background correction,  and prov^siops for interfacing  with a
   recording device.
   5.4.2   Graphite furnace:   Any furnace dev
   specified temperatures  is  satisfactory.
   5.4.3   Operational requirements:
   various makes and models of sat
   operating  instructions can  be
   follow the instructions provided\by
   instrument.  Sensitivity, inst
   dynamic range, and interference
   established for each  individual anal;
   is  the responsibility of the analyst
   configuration and operating ^conditions
   requirements set forth >£n this
   data confirming instrumen;
                                                         of reaching the
                                                                 between
                                    ovided.   Insl
                                                tacturer
                                      it lietectidn
                                    ef:
                                 cfoi
Because of the dii
      instruments,
                 ,e_ analyst  should
                       ie particular
                     feeision,  linear
              investigated and
           t  particular instrument.   It
          :y that the instrument
           tisfy the analytical
            maintain quality control
              ical results.
                                           veri
cument ar
   ice and
5.5  Reagents and Standard

    5.5.1   Matrix ma/chi
    standards, and qua!it
    values  due to poss]

    5.5.2   Cal ibrations tandal
    solutions atxCKetim&--«f  ana]
    least thrae calibration
    range byycomjmiing
    flask.  /The/calibration S^ant
    acid oy c<
                                  ie /samples tsjiandatory for all blanks,
                                >1 /amples,  to avoid inaccurate concentration
                                    curve  deviations.

                                      repared by diluting stock metal
                                          are  discarded after use.   Prepare at
                                          raduated  amounts  in the appropriate
                                 late volume of stock solution in a volumetric
                                  .rds must be  prepared using the same type of
                                    the  same concentration.
    5.5.3.  Twd
    calibrabipn
    preparatio:
    from  the reage
                                   required for GFAA analysis;  the
                                   tablishing  the  analytical curve while the
                        used/to /Indicate possible contamination resulting
                                 s used in the sample processing.
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                                                 Metal Analysis of Ambient  Air
5.6  QUALITY CONTROL

    5.6.1  Instrument Calibration

     5.6.1.1  Summary

           Prior to the analysis of samples and re
        shall be initially calibrated to determine

     5.6.1.2  Frequency

             Instruments shall be calibrated
        each time the instrument is set up.

     5.6.1.3  Procedure

             Calibration standards shall be
        solutions at the time of analysis,  and
           Calibration standards shall be prepared usi
        acid or combination of acids/^-and at the same
        result in the samples foil'
                                          system
                         oncexevery 24 hours and
           The instrument shall be ci
        manufacturer's recommended profe
        points.   Beginning with a calibz
        highest  standard,  run at least tree
        standard shall be  a blank,  and another

           Baseline corretio
        each and every

           Resloping
        immediately
                                    the stock
                            ded after use.

                                     type of
                                   ion as will
                               .nstrument
                                four calibration
                      and working towards the
                      standards.   One calibration
                     11 be at the CRQL.

                        as it is performed after
                       CB,  respectively.

                    is immediately preceded and
     5.6.1.4  Calcula

           Not applicable.
               /-	'
     5.6.1.5  Technical


     5.6.

        L

     5.6.1.7

           The inst
        the raw data
  irdization date and time shall be included in
Orations  shall  be  in fig/L.
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                              Metal Analysis of Ambient Air
   5.6.2   Initial Calibration Verification

     5.6.2.1  Summary

           Immediately after the GFAA system has been
        accuracy of the initial calibration shall be
        for every analyte by the analysis of EPA In
        Verification Solutions(s) (ICV)  at each wa-
     5.6.2.2  Frequency

           Each time the instrument is calibr
        immediately following the calibratio
        analyzed.

     5.6.2.3  Procedure
                                              , the
                                               documented
                                                        s.
                                the ICV shall be run
                                          samples are
                                               instrume
      If the ICV solution(s) are not
   certified solution of an analyte  is not
   analyses  shall be conducted on an independe
   concentration other than that used for
   within the calibration r
 >  standard  composed of the
   used in the standards for

5.6.2.4  Calculat ions

                % Recovery =


5.6.2.5  Technical
           Recovery fo:
        value (i.e.,

     5.6.2.6  Corre

           When reco
        criteria,  the .ana
        instrument
     5.6.2.7
                                      EPA, or where a
                                       from any source,
                                         rd at a
                                             ation,  but
                                            'is defined as a
                                  erent source than those
                                                                    Eq. D-28
recalibra
                                0 percent of the true
                             ICV exceed the technical acceptance
                             LI  be  terminated,  the  problem corrected,  the
                                    calibration reverified.
                                concentration (in /ig/L), true concentration
                                  overy on FORM II-AAIN.

                                  Verification
           To ei
        continuing
        reported for e\
              accuracy during an analysis run, a
            verification solution (CCV) is analyzed and
            length used for the analysis of each analyte.
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                                            Metal Analysis of Ambient Air
                                                                two hours
5.6.3.2  Frequency

      The CCV is run at a frequency of 10 percent,
  during an analysis run,  whichever is more fre

      The CCV is also run after the last anal
  analysis  run.

5.6.3.3  Procedure

      The CCV shall contain the analyte
  the mid-range of the calibration c

      The same CCV shall be used thr
  of samples received.

      If the ICV solution(s) are not availal
  certified solution of an analyte is not aval
  analyses  shall be conducted on an independent s
  concentration other than tha~t
  within the calibration range. ^AnindepeS
  standard  composed of the analyci»s~~?ftTO-~a, different
  used in the standards for the\ins£rument
                                                              runs for a Case
                                                              or where a
                                                               any source,
                                                                t a
                                                               ration, but
                                                             d is defined as a
                                                             urce than those
    Each  CCV analyzed shall  reflect
the associated analytical samples\the
or. the preceding analytical samples
duration of analysis, rinses and othe1
affect the CCV nu4sure7r*-cesu\t shall
greater extent iKianr the
samples.  For /nstzance,
and the blank/immediately/
time between/the{ CCV
it shall i
consecutive
                                                     tions  of  analysis  for all
                                                receding 10 analytical samples
                                                  the previous CCV).   The
                                               related operations that may
                                                 be\ applied to the CCV to a
                                               t>s. /he associated analytical
                                                  time between a CCV analysis
                                                  well as the difference  in
                                                sample Immediately preceding
                                    st difference in time between any two
                                   les associated with the CCV.
                               different
                                       it
                                analytii
     5.6.3.4  Calci
                       eecov
                                          icentzation
                                  Tzue^Qbncentzation
                                                      x 100
                                                                Eq.  D-29
     5.6.,8-5/Technical Accept
                              Criteria
           Rec^s^ery  for  the  CCfr sldall be within ± 10 percent of the true
                     90-110 p/rcent).
         (i.
     5.6.3.6  Corr^ctive^
           When  recover
        criteria, the anal;
                    [S  Ol
                       the CCV exceed the technical acceptance
                        shall be  stopped,  the problem corrected,  the
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                                              Metal Analysis of Ambient Air
        instrument  recalibrated,  the calibration reverifie
        10  analytical  samples  reanalyzed (or all analytic
        last  compliant CCV) .

     5.6.3.7 Documentation

           Report the CCV found concentration (in
        (in fig/L) ,  and percent recovery on FORM
                                                            d the preceding
                                                             les since  the
5.6.4  CRQL Standard

  5.6.4.1  Summary

       To verify linearity near the
    GFAA standard at two times  the CRQJ
    greater.   This standard shall be
    analysis.

  5.6.4.2  Frequency

       The CRQL standard shall  fee—sun__at the
    sample analysis run, or a minimum
    is more frequent.
                                                  ^~^/
                                                fore the ICV  solution.
           Recovery o
        true value  for
                                                           r shall analyze a
                                                           ,e MQL, whichever is
                                                          •e length used for
                                                               end  of each
                                                             Hours,  whichever
5.6.4.3 Procedure

      The  CRQL standard is not to

5.6.4.4 Calculations

               %
                                                     x 100
                                                                 Eq. D-30
     5.6.4.5  Techni
     5.6.
           Report
        concentration
                                indard shall be within ± 15 percent of the
                                   used  for  analysis.
                                .recovery does not fall within the  technical
                                 Lnate the analysis, correct the problem and
                                    lies since the last compliant CRQL
                             ird's found concentration (in ^g/L), true
                             and  percent  recovery on FORM III-AAIN.
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                                                 Metal Analvsis  of Ambient: Air
   5.6.6   Continuing
   5.6.5   Initial Calibration Blank

     5.6.5.1  Summary

           To verify that the GFAA system is not cont/
        calibration blank (ICB)  shall be analyzed afj

     5.6.5,2  Frequency

           The ICB shall be analyzed each time
        immediately after the ICV.

     5.6.5.3  Procedure

           If the absolute value of the I
        result shall be  reported.

     5.6.5.4  Calculations

           Not applicable.

     5.6.5.5  Technical  Acceptance  C

           The absolute value of the I1

     5.6.5.6  Corrective Action
ss than the CRQL.
           When the ICB
        criteria,  tennina
        the calibration,
 the technical acceptance
 >blem,  recalibrate, verify
                                    /«g/L on FORM IV-AAIN.
                                 stem is not contaminated during the analysis
                                    blanks (CCB) are analyzed.
                                  'equency of 10 percent or  every two hours,
                               ir. every CCV.
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                                              Metal  Analysis  of  Ambient Air
                                                               s run.

                                                              ie MQL, the
  5.6.6.3 Procedure

        A CCB shall be run after the last CCV in the

        If the absolute value of the CCB is greate
    result shall be reported.

  5.6.6.4 Calculations

        Not applicable.

  5.6.6.5 Technical Acceptance Criteria

        The absolute value of the CCB

  5.6.6.6 Corrective Action

                                        \" t
        When the CCB concentration does not rne^t thev^echnical  acceptance
    criteria,  terminate analysis, correct  the problem/^secalibrate, verify
    the  calibration, and  reanalyze the preceding  lo^analytlpal samples  (or
    all  analytical samples sinc^The—las_t_compliant

  5.6.6.7 Documentation

        Report the  ICB values in

5.6.7   Preparation Blanks

  5.6.7.1 Summary

        To ensure
    preparation

  5.6.7.2 Frequi
           At least o
        or with each bat
     5.6.7.3  P:
                                                   ample preparation, a
                    bl
                                >t  be prepared and analyzed with every SDG
                               Les digested, whichever is more frequent.
                                of
                               ASTM Type  II  water  processed  through each
                              lysis procedure step (see Exhibit D).

                               les  in an SDG  is  to  be  assigned to  PB one,
                                to PB two, etc.
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                  Metal Analvsis of Ambient Air
     5.6.7.5  Technical Acceptance Criteria

           The absolute value of the PB must be less

     5.6.7.6  Corrective Action

           If the absolute value of the PB concen
        equal to the CRQL,  no corrective  action
           If any analyte concentration in the,
        lowest concentration of that analyte
        10 times  the blank concentration.
        with the  blank and with the analyte
        the blank concentration and above
        reanalyzed for that analyte.  The
        corrected for the blank value.

           If the concentration of the blank is bel
        all samples reported below 10 times CRQL associa*
        shall be  redigested and re
     5.6.8.2  Frequ

           At least one
        group of sangles for
        sample
        the Cc
                          above  the  CRQL,  the
                           j/ted samples must be
                              >les associated
                             less than 10 times
                          be redigested and
                          cation is not to be
                              Lative  CRQL,  then
                                  the blank
     5.6.7.7  Documentation

           The values for the PB shall"

   5.6.8   Spike Sample Analysis

     5.6.8.1  Summary

           To provide infoymation\ab
        the digestion,/a
        sample.
                     in /tg/L on FORM  IV-AAIN.
                     of the  sample  matrix on
                   s added  (spiked) into a
paid.
      analysis  shall  be performed on each
         (EPA may require additional spike
           sst by the  Project Officer, for which
                             .methods are used to obtain the reported values
                                    SDG (e.g.,  ICP and GFAA),  then spike
                                  :h method used.
     5.6.87
           The
        digestion)
        indicated in
 efore  the sample preparation (i.e.,  prior to
tttration  levels  in the Spike  Sample  solution as
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Exhibit D
                                            Metal Analysis of Ambient Air
           Samples identified as field blanks cannot be us^o^or spiked
        sample  analysis.

           EPA may require that a specific sample be us^d £or the spike
        sample  analysis.

           In the instance where there is more than/one/spiKtexsanipvbevT>er
        method  per SDG and one spike  sample  recovery is not witfein^ contact
        criteria,  flag all the samples  for the saijnsCmethod in the
     5.6.8.4  Calculations
                          % Recovery =
      where:
             SSR = Spiked Sample Result^
              SR - Sample Result,
              SA - Spike Added,  /Jg/L.

      If the  spike analysis is
  chosen for  the  duplicate  s
  performed using the results
  sample"  (see  5.6.9 Duplicate
  duplicate results cannot  be
  percent  recovery.

      When the sample concentration isN
  detection limit, use  SR -o\pnly  for
  recovery.

5.6.8.5 Technicay Acceptance/Criteria

      Recovery
  amount (i.e .C 75
                                              on the same sample that is
                                                        calculations shall be
                                                             as the "original
                                                            average of the
                                                     ose of determining
                                                 than the instrument
                                                   es  of calculating percent
                                                in ± 25 percent of the.spiked
     5.6.8.6  Corrective
        even
        criteria
                                      or within the limits of 75-125
                                    received associated with that spike
                            the  same analytical method shall be flagged
                                I-AAIN and VII-AAIN.

                             Le is granted in situations where the
                                the spike concentration by a factor of
                            /event, the  data shall  be  reported unflagged
                                does not meet  the 75-125 percent recovery
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Exhibit D
                                 Metal Analvsis of Ambient Air
           When the digestion spike recovery falls
        acceptance criteria and the sample result does
        the spike  added,  an analytical spike must be  p
        metals that do not meet the specified criteri
        Spike the  unspiked aliquot of the sample at
        level or two times CRQL, whichever is great

     5.6.8.7  Documentation

           Report the spiked sample results,
        percent recovery for the digestion spj
        AAIN.

           The units for reporting spike

   5.6.9   Duplicate Sample Analysis

     5.6.9.1  Summary

           Duplicate aliquots of a
        and analysis steps to pr
        analytical methods as well

     5.6.9.2  Frequency
                                   outsic
  technical
:eed four times
  for those
       Ag).
          enous
                                      througK/the preparation
                                          e precision of the
                                    results, spike added and
                                             sis on FORM VI-
           At least one duplicate sample
        group of samples for^eeeh^SDG
        sample analysis upon speci
        the Contractor will b€T>aid.
           If two ana
        for the same
        samples sha

     5.6.9.3  Procedure^

           Samples idgntifie
        sample
        cr
           Dupli
        percent
                                s shall be performed on each
                                       e additional duplicate
                                    Project Officer, for which
                                 obtain the reported values
                                 P and GFAA),  then duplicate
                                d.
                       blanks cannot be used for duplicate

                       ^/
                a. specific sample be used for the duplicate
                  Ijhere  is more than one duplicate sample  per
                  Licate result is not within contract
                    samples for the method in the SDG.
                yses are  required for calculation of  relative
diffe
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Exhibit D
                                            Metal Analysis of Ambient Air
      Duplicates cannot be averaged for reporting on

5.6.9.4  Calculations
                                                               I-AAIN.
             where:
                  RPD - Relative Percent Ditterefnc
                     S - First Sample Value  (original), MgA;
                                    Differ.
                                                                    Eq. D-32
               D - Second Sample Value

5.6.9.5  Technical Acceptance Criteri
                                                            L.
           A control  limit of ± 20 percen'
        and duplicate sample values greater
        (Exhibit C).  A control limit of ± CRQL
        values less than five times CRQL.

           If one  result is above
        below, use the ± CRQL cri

           For duplicate results
        absolute value of the CRQL in
        AAIN.

           If both sample va
        calculated.
           Specific control/ limit
                                                    be used for original
                                                    to five times CRQL
                                                        for sample
                                                           the other is
                                                       enter the
                                             LIMIT" column of FORM VIII-
                                            ie MQL,  the RPD is not
                                              ill be added to FORM VIII-
                                          results.
               / /       /  X-\   ^
5.6.9.6  CorrecytiWAction

      If the duplicate sample results .are outside the control limits,
  flag all  the data^Sor samples received associated with that duplicate
  sample with an asterisk "*.
     5.6.9.7
                                 licate sample analyses must be reported on
                                   .e control limit (CRQL) shall be entered in
                                   of FORM VIII-AAIN.
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                             Metal Analysis of Ambient Air
   5.6.10 Laboratory Control Samples

     5.6.10.1  Summary

           A laboratory control sample (LCS) is dige
        ensure  against analyte  loss  in the sample  p
     5.6.10.2  Frequency

           One LCS shall be prepared and anal;
        in a SDG or for each batch (i.e.,  a
        same time)  of samples,  whichever is

     5.6.10.3  Procedure

           The LCS shall be analyzed for eacn"
        preparations, analytical methods and QA/
        EPA samples received.
                              cor every group of samples
                                        prepared at the
      The LCS solution shall
  ICV solutions  may be used)

      If the EPA LCS is unavail
  samples  or other certified mat

5.6.10.4  Calculations
                                    ing the same sample
                                       es  employed for the
                                            d from EPA (if
                                                  on
     5.6.10.5  Techni
           Recovery
        value (i.e./
           Technical acce
        determined at a
     5.6.10.6
                                                     x 100
                                           •ailable,  the
                                                            Assurance Check
                                                Eq. D-33
    later
                              20 percent of the true
                 with exception of Ag and Sb.

               teria for Ag and Sb in the .LCS will be
                                   for the LCS falls outside the technical
                                    lyses shall be terminated,  the problem
                                   associated with that LCS reprepared and
           Report the
        0*g/L)» and
perce
            concentration  (pg/L), true concentration
                 on FORM IX-AAIN.
                        scovery
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Exhibit D
                 Metal Analysis  of Ambient Air
   5.6.11 Performance Evaluation Sample (PES)

     5.6.11.1 Summary

           The performance evaluation sample (PES) as
        monitoring  the  laboratory performance for a;
        quantification.

     5.6.11.2 Frequency

           One PES shall be delivered, prepare
        of  samples  in a SDG,  or for each bate!
        frequent.

     5.6.11.3 Procedure

           A PES shall be analyzed for each
        preparations, analytical methods and
        EPA samples received.
                                         and
           The PES solution shall
        contractor must contact thi
     5.6.11.4 Calculations

           Not applicable.

     5.6.11.5 Technical Acce
           Recovery for
        of analyte.
     5.6.11.6 Correct
           If the. p
        Agency may  t
                      and/or
                      analyzed for every group
                           whichever is more
                           the same sample
                              employed for the
               from EPA.   If^vjjavailable,  the
                        nstructions.
                     ercent of the true value
        the PES  falls below 75 percent,  the
    limited to the following  actions:

          for  unacceptable performance;

jer otxsatfles shipped to the laboratory;

  lipment;
                                   to analyze a remedial  PES.
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Exhibit D
                                                 Metal Analysis  of Ambient Atr
           In addition to the above cited actions,  the  1
        provide the Technical and Administrative Project
        correction action report on every unacceptable
        PES score within seven days of written or verb
        personnel.
  5.6.11.7  Documentation

       Report the PES on Form I-AAIN (in

5.6.12 Analytical Spike  Sample Analysis/Met

  5.6.12.1  Summary

       To  ensure against bias resultii
    analyses, the Method of Standard AdditB
    special procedures summarized in Figure
    quantitation.

  5.6.12.2  Frequency

       All GFAA analyses for  ea<
    one analytical spike.
                                Stry shall also
                                     a written
                                than 75 percent)
                                    by Agency
           A maximum of 10
        may be performed tie
        blanks.   Each  fu/1
        determining  10
        performed be

     5.6.12.3  Proc

           All GFAA analyst
        range.
           Ex-
        Only
           The frequency of MSA will de
        spike.
           The rec
        the preparatic
        calibration curve"
                                                     r all  analytes.

                                                             d Additions
                                                         ence effects  in GFAA
                                                         is utilized.  The
                                                            required for
                                require at least


                      recovery of the analytical
                        maximum of 20 injections
                        ion verifications and
                      cal samples  towards
                     .e., five  full MSAs can be
      ing MSA shall  fall  within the calibration
  A, alKajrialyses require duplicate injections.
     required for MSA quantitation.  Average
     ed for reporting purposes.

      two  times CRQL) of a sample must be run
     le.  The percent recovery of  the  analytical
     thod of quantisation  for the  sample.

    analytical spike will include the LCS and
  The LCS must be quantitated from the
corrective action, if needed, taken accordingly.
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 Exhibit D
                                          Metal Analysis of Ambient Air
        MSAs are not  to be performed on  the  LCS  or preparat
        regardless  of spike recovery results.  If the pre;
        analytical  spike recovery  is out of  the  control  J/im:
        the spiking solution must  be verified by respikj
        preparation blank once.  If the  preparation b
        recovery is still out of control,  correct the/prj
        reanalyze all analytical samples associated
        analytical  spike is not required for the p
                                                       blank,
                                                      :ion blank
                                                     :s 85-115 percent,
                                                    ind rerunning  the
                                                       'tical spike
                                                          respike and
                                               gestion sp^ke  sample.

                                         T^7
    If the spike  recovery is  < 40 percent^  tHe sample must be
by a factor of five to ten and rerun with another spike.  This
must only be performed once.  If after/the dilution  the spike recovery
is still < 40 percent, report data fr/om the initial/undiluted analysis
and flag with an "E" to indicate interference p^objems.

    If the spike  recovery is  > 40 p^rcen^xand/the/ sample  absorbance or
concentration is < 50 percent of the spake, report the sample results
to the MQL.  If the spike is less than eUxgerceht^or greater than  115
percent, flag the result with a "W."
            If the sample absorbance
        spike and the spike recove
        percent,  the sample must be
        curve and reported down to tft
                                    entration is < S&^p^rcent of the
                             is at orb"e"tweeiLJJ5percent and  115
                                        directlyrfdm the calibration
            If the sample absorbance or
        spike and the spike recovery is >N85 percent
        percent,  the sample m\is_t:be quantit
                                          ion is  < 50 percent of the
                                             or greater than 115
                                         y MSA.
            For analytical/ rupe—containing only
        used for QC samples/duringN, t
        an MSA mode onyy, KSA can pe used to\4etei
        run.
                                              single injections can be
                                             struments that operate  in
                                           nine QC samples during that
            The
        quantitation
        from use in the
                   £hree/spikes must be  analyzed consecutively for MSA
                      :iajr spike run data is specifically excluded
                   .auantsLtation) .
                                    areeT^guch that:

                                 tely SO percent of the sample concentration;

                                  ,ely 100 percent of  the sample concentration;
                                   ly 150 percent of the sample concentration
                                  xpressed in /ig/L).
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              Metal Analysis of Ambient Air
     5.6.12.4  Calculations
                          % Recovery = SSR_~ SR x 100
                                 Eq. D-34
             where:
                  SSR = Spiked Sample Result;
                   SR - Sample Result; and
                   SA - Spike Added.
             where:
                  RSD  =  Relative Standai
                  a,,.!  «  Standard deviation f"
                    x  -  Mean

     5.6.12.5  Technical Acceptance

           For concentrations >
        within ± 20 percent of RSD o
                          s must  agree
           The analytical spike recoveries
        control limits of ± 15 percent
        or PB).

     5.6.12.6  Corrective^Action

           If  the RSD /CV)/technical "accep
        the sample
        reported on FORM/I-AAIN
                LCS and PB  shall be  within
               is NOT performed on the LCS
                teria are not  met,  rerun
              11 not met, flag the value
              H".
        NOTE:  The "
        the sample.
ired for the analytical spike as well as
           If  the-?B~a«alyticar^fipike"x6echnical  acceptance  criteria are not
        met,  ve'rify the spikajig solti^eria\are stil* not met, correct the problem and
                                 samples associated with the blank.

                                  Sjpike  technical acceptance criteria are not
                                  id reanalyze all analytical samples
      5.6.12.7

            If the spikeNr^coyery is  < 40 percent,  the sample must be diluted
        by a  factor of five^co ten and rerun with another spike.   This  step
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Exhibit D
                      Metal  Analysis of Ambient Air
        must only be performed once.   If after the dilutio
        is  still < 40 percent, report data from the initi
        and flag with an "E" to indicate interference

           If the spike recovery is £ 40 percent and
        concentration is < 50 percent of the spike,
        to  the MQL.   If the spike is  less than 85 p
        percent,  flag the result with a "W."
                                     spike  recovery
                                   ^diluted  analysis
                                  ns.

                                      absorbance or
                                         le  results
                                          than  115
           If the sample absorbance or concentration is <  50  percent oJ
        spike  and the spike recovery is at or between 85 percent and  115
        percent,  the sample must be quantitate/o djftrectly fcom the calibration
        curve  and reported down to the MQL.
           The raw data package must inclu/fe aijsorbanc;
        values for both injections,  the average value
        variation (or RSD).
                               id concentration
                            arid  the coefficient  of
           The data for each MSA analysis must be clearly ^tientified in the
        raw data documentation (using added concentrationxas ths x-variable
        and absorbance as the y-variaTSte-}—along with the slbp^/x-intercept,
        y-intercept,  and correlation coe^fficienT^r-)~-f£»r__j:he least squares fit
        of the data.
           Reported values obtained
        "S"  on FORM I-AAIN if the correll
        correlation coefficient is < 0.99!
        XII-AAIN with a "+".

    5.6.13 Method Quant i

     5.6.13.1  Summary
           The metho
        samples are
                       iall be determined before any
            instrument that will be  used.
                         flagged with the letter
                       ficient  is >  0.995.   If the
                      the data  on FORMs  I-AAIN and
     5.6.13.2  Frequency

           MQLs
        contr.

     5.6.13/3
^rmined^wi thin 30 days of the start of the
               every three calendar  months).
                                be] determined by multiplying by three the
                                deviations (an-i) obtained on three
                                   le analysis of a standard  solution (each
                                  at a concentration three times  to  five  times
                               jfcturer's suggested instrument detection limit
                          consecutive measurements per day.  Each measurement
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Exhibit D
                                            Metal Analysis of Ambient Air
        must be  performed as though it were a separate
        (i.e., each measurement shall be followed by a rd
        procedure  normally performed between the an
        samples).   MQLs  shall be determined and report/
        used in  the analysis of the samples.
                                                        Leal  sample
                                                       'and/or any other
                                                        separate
                                                             wavelength
      The quarterly determined MQL for an inst
  used as  the MQL  for  that instrument during
  instrument is adjusted in any way  that
  that instrument  shall  be redetermined
  use as the established MQL for  that ir
  the quarter.

      MQL must  be determined in Mg/L.

5.6.13.4  Calculations

                            MQL = 3 x  on.j
                                                                            or
                                                                    Eq. D-36
             where :
                       —  Standar
5.6.13.5  Technical Acceptance

      The MQL shall meet the CRQLs

5.6.13.6  Corrective

      If an inst
   instrument
   concentration
                                                 ,ed in Exhibit C.
                                                     L for an analyte, that
                                                      lyte unless the sample
     5.6.13.7  Doc

           For each
        and submitted with'
        are used for_th_e
        the GFAAsshall
        SDG.
                             sd, MQLs shall be reported on FORM XV-AAIN
                                package.   If multiple GFAA instruments
                                 vmetal within a SDG, the highest MQL for
                                    :ing  concentration values for that
5.7  INSTRl
             >t up the instrument with the proper operating parameters
                   the  instrument manufacturer.   The individual steps (drying,
             Hid  abomization) /require careful consideration to ensure each
    process  is  carriedNout effectively.   The instrument shall be allowed to
    become therman^stabl^e^/befiore beginning any analysis.   This usually
    requires at least3Q minutes of operation prior to calibration.
    Background  correctionrsljgfll be used.
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                                                 Metal Analysis of Ambient Air
    5.7.2  Calibrate  the  instrument  according to  the manuf.
    recommended procedures using calibration standard sol

    5.7.3  In order to determine  if  the  sample result
    MSA,  an analytical spike at two times CRQL shall b
    after each  sample  analysis.   The analytical spike,
    to  determine the need for MSA as explained in 5.y
    solution volume shall not exceed 10 percent of

    5.7.4  Dilute  and reanalyze samples  that  ar
    linear range (i.e.,  top calibration standarj

5.8  PROCEDURE
                                                              .rer's
                                                            be calculated by
                                                                  and analyzed
                                                                     be used
    5.8.1  Calibration

     5.8.1.1   Set up the instrument with
     instrument shall be  allowed  to become  the
     analysis.  This requires at  least 30 minutes
     lit prior to calibration.
     5.8.1.2
     if used.
               Initiate appropriate; operating cor
                                          pro
       Ing parameters.  The
             before beginning
                with the lamp
        ;ion of the computer,
5.9
     5.8.1.3   Calibrate the instrument
     calibration standard  solution(s).  "The
     left to the discretion of  the operator but;
     calibration blank  and a£_least  three  s\and
     aware of the requirements  inExhibits D
     assurance that all sample—valued  are  with}
     5.8.1.4  All stan«j
     matched.  A chi
     calibration cui

        Analysis Sequel
                             blanks,  and s£
                           the acid s>£reit§th cl
                           can causer inacci
  appropriate matrix matched
 ;r  of standards  utilized is
 shall include  a  minimum of a
 :ds.   The  operator should be
    that provide  for the
  the  calibration range.

solutions shall be matrix
 iges  the slope of the
'results.
     5.9.1    Before beginnit
     and CRA
     analyses/
     true
     withit
     may got
     eles
     apj
     addit3

     5.9.2    Upon"
     PB extract(s) pi?
                                      lie analysis run, analyze the ICB ICV,
                                           tions  intended for sample
                              concentration values shall not deviate from  the
                                 percent.  The CRA recovery values must be
                                 ,rue values.  The calibration blank values
                                  these conditions are not met for any
                                    discontinued  and corrective action
                                  'are met  (see Exhibits D and E for
                                 lysis of the ICV and ICB, analyze all method
                                 the digested samples.  If any of the
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                                                 Metal Analysis of Ambient Air
     blank(s) are not less than or equal to the CRQL, see,
     for the appropriate action.

     5.9.3    If the method blank(s)  values are accep
     If any LCS values deviate from the acceptable ring
     E for the appropriate action.
     5.9.4    If the LCS values are within the
     method spike sample.  If the recovery of
     acceptable ranges, see Exhibits D and E ff
     Proceed to the analysis of samples if
     after consulting Exhibits D and E.
                                                                   D and E
                                                                    the LCS.
                                                                  ibits D and
                                                     appropriate action.
                                                              acceptable or
joveries/vare
                                            ilfezed aft
                                            devO
                                                 dur5
     5.9.5    The CCV and the  CCB must be
     sample analyses.  CCV values shall
     more than ± 10 percent.  In addition, tfife^absol
     calibration blank shall be lower than the
     If these conditions are not met at any time
     discontinue the analysis and see Exhibits D and
     action.

     5.9.6    At the end of the s
     CCV.  If the values for any of
     limits, see Exhibits D and E.

5.10    Sample Analyses
   5.10.1   All sample ex
   Diluting  sample  extracts
   dilution  does not  r
   5.10.2   All cone
   established call
   within  the  cali
        ivery 10 analytical
    ron" the actual values by
       values  for  the
       yiantitation limits.
               analysis,
              appropriate
                                                             the CRA, CCB, and
                                                           'from the  required
                                                   •zed without any dilution.
                                                   ,sary provided that the
                                                   on below CRQL.

                                                 obtained within the
                                                sis run.  All concentrations
                                        analyte are to be reported.
    5.10.3   In order to dfefeerminex^f the sample result is to be calculated by
    MSA,  an analyticalsp ike  atvstwo  times  CRQL shall be performed and analyzed
    immediately/a'fter eafih-vsample^analys^is.   The  analytical  spike recovery is
    used  to de€ermi«e-^the nee^dff or MS^as7^ explained in part  5.6.12 and Exhibit
    E.  The ^piking solution^ volume  shall  not exceed 10 percent of the sample
    volume./
    5.10.A   
eacbi aliquot shall not exceed 10 percent of the volume of the al^xjuotx^Add/the appropriate amount of blank solution to each aliquot to ma*ke^ the t^otal of spike plus blank volumes added equal. December, 1991 Page D-86

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                                                 Metal Analysis of Ambient Air
    5.10.5   Using a calculator or a statistical package on/a^omputer,
    determine the slope,  the  intercepts of the ordinate  (V-ax/s)  and the
    abscissa (x-axis) , and  the correlation coefficient usring/the  found
    concentration as  the  ordinate and  the standard  additfioi^ concentration as
    the abscissa.  The absolute value  of the  intercept/of  tfte^abscissa is the
    concentration of  the  analyte in  the dilute soluti
    coefficient is less than  0.995,  then the  analysed  sKall"b< repeated.  If
    the second analysis correlation  coefficient  is /iesjs  than
    repeat the analysis using a smaller aliquot  oi
    certain to correct for  the difference in  volume
    sample digest aliquot.  If the correlation ^coefficient is still less tt
    0.995, flag the sample  data with a "+."
5.11    Calculations

   5.11.1   Determine the method detectiol
   deviation of the method blank analyte
   addition plot.

   5.11.2   Calculate sample extract concentrations
   analyte concentration calculate^
   in Sections 5.8.1.  Calculate
   /ig/m3 by multiplying the analyti
   volume (liters) times 9 and divic
    (standard m3) per filter and  the
    factor "9" represents the area  (63  ih2)
    the air stream divided by the exposed
                                                    r  strips digested.   The
                                                  Hi-Vol filter exposed to
                                                  in2)  in one I"x8" strip.
                                              _  airvolume
                                             x sampled, std.m*
                                                         om the  standard
                                                        d on the  standard
                                                                 Itiplying  the
                                                                 factors used
                                                        for each analyte in
                                                                  extract
                                                              air sampled
            Analyte
             In aii.
                                                                   Eq. D-37
     Calcul
   sample
                                levels relative to the corresponding unspiked
                                 of

                                  .t difference (RPD) for both  the method and
                                   the RPD by dividing  the absolute value of
                                   le value and the duplicate value  by their
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                        Metal Analysis of Ambient Air
                               RPD
            15-01
            S + D
x 100
                                                                     Eq.  D-38
             where:
                  RPD -
                    S -
                    D -
Relative Percent Differern
First Sample Value (ori
Second Sample Value (dup'li^ate) , jug/L
December, 1991
                                             Page D-88

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 Exhibit D
                         Metal  Analysis  of Ambient Air
                                   SECTION 6

                                  BIBLIOGRAPHY

Winge,  R.K.,  V.J.  Peterson,  and V.A.  Fassel,  "Inducti
Atomic  Emission Spectroscopy Prominent  Lines,"  EPA-6

Winefordner,  J.D.,  "Trace Analysis:   Spectroscopic,
Chemical  Analysis,  Vol.  46,  pp. 41-42.

Handbook  for  Analytical  Quality Control in Wat
EPA-600/4-79-019, USEPA  Environmental Monitor
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Garbarino, J.R.  and Taylor,  H.E.,  "An Indi
Emission  Spectrometric Method for Routine
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G. Horl

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          a 40B, 1555 (1985).

        ,  1525 (1985); 41B, 151 (1986).

Houk/Appl. Spectrosc. 41, 801 (1987).
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Exhibit D
Metal Analysis of Ambient Air
J. W. McLaren et al., Anal. Chem. 57, 2907 (1985).




F. E. Kichte et al., Anal. Chem. 59, 1150 (1987).




S. H. Tan and G. Horlick, Appl. Spectrosc. 40, 445 (1/986J>.




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                                                 /V
D. Beauchemin et al., Spectrochim. Acta 42B, 467/(19TB7).




R. S. Houk, Anal. Chem. 58, 97A (1986).
December,  1991
                     Page D-90

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Exhibit D
                                           Metal Analysis of Ambient Air
                                   TABLE D-l                / >

                  RECOMMENDED ICF WAVELENGTHS AND ESTIMATED/
                         INSTRUMENTAL DETECTION LIMITS  /   /
Element
                       Wavelength, nm1
                          '  f^\  \
                           Estimated Detection
                           / Limit,  pfe^2 ^^
Aluminum
Antimony
Arsenic
Barium
Beryllium
Boron
Cadmium
Calcium
Chromium
Cobalt
Copper
Iron
Lead
Magnesium
Manganese
Molybdenum
Nickel
Potassium
Selenium
Silver
Sodium
Thallium
Tin
Vanadium
Zinc
                           308.215
                           206.833
                           193.696
                           455.403
                           313.042
                           249.773
                           226.502
                           317.933
                           267.716
                           228.616
                           324.754
                           25
                           2
                           279\07
                           257.
                           202.03
                           231.604
                           766.491
(D
(2)
The wavelengths Tinted are ^recommended because of their sensitivity and
overall acceptance .^^^therStayelengths may  be substituted  if they can
provide theneeded sensifciyity^and  are treated with the same corrective
techniqueXior spectsal  interference.  The use of alternate wavelengths
shall bpreperted-^in ran) with the/sample data.
          ited instrumental  detection limits  as  shown are  taken from
        rely Coupled Plasma-Atomic Emission Spectroscopy-Prominent Lines,"
      5^4-79-017.  They  are \given as  a guide for an instrumental  limit.
           method detection /limits  are sample dependent and may vary as
       sle^matrix varies^
(3)   Highly
             snt
operating conditions and plasma position.
December, 1991
                                                               Page D-91

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Exhibit D
Metal Analysis of Ambient Air
                                  TABLE  D-2
        /
          EXAMPLE OF ANALYTE  CONCENTRATION EQUIVALENTS /MG/1) ARISING
                   FROM INTERFERENTS AT THE  100 MG/L JUSVEL^
                                                    /  /^x.
Analyte
Aluminum
Antimony
Arsenic
Barium
Beiyllium
Boron
Cadmium
Calcium
Chromium
Cobalt
Copper
Iron
Lead
Magnesium
Manganese
Molybdenum
Nickel
Selenium
Silicon
Sodium
Thallium
Vanadium /
Zinc
Wavelength
(rim)
308.215
206.833
193.696
455.403
313.042
249.773
226.502
317.933
267.716
228.616
324.754
259.940
220.353
279.079
257.610
202.030
231.604
196.026
28&158
,888.385
/ 19/864
292.402
^^^s.sseX,
InterfjwenJ/ ^\ ^\
Al
-
0.47
1.3
—
—
0.04
-
—
-
-
—
~
0.17/
/ ,
M
^0.05X
^X.
0.23
~-X
_"\
0.30
—
-
Ca
-
-
-
-
—
-
-
—
-
-
-
^^
S=^
0.02
~ /
^ •*/
\y
- {.
\^
^X"
x -\
\ '
-)
; ,
Cr
-
2.9
0.44
—
-
-
/"= — -
(0.08^
x^
0.03\
-
x ~
\
>.)r
Q.ffC
/-
f
"^
^BJ^
*x
—
) 0.05
/
Cu
-
" /
-/
k
"X
-
—
^" .^
^~^«.
A
V
-\


^v
—
—
—
>-
—
—
—
0.14
f/^
/-/
' 0.08
/-
"\
\^
0.32
0.03
~~OOT-
^803^
/u.005/
P003
\
\-N
oV
1^02
0.03
—
0.09
—
—
—
0.005
-
/Mg
-
-/
/
/-/
<
^x
N\-
_\
-OJll^
_^_
-
—
—
—
—
0.002
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
-
Mn
0.21
"X> —
/ -
—
-
"x
x->
0.04
/^.04
-
—
0.12
-
0.25
—
-
-
—
-
—
—
-
-
Nl\
-
—
—
-
-
-
0.02
-
-
0.03
—
—
-
-
—
—
-
-
-
-
-
-
0.29
^ T"^
\y
0.25
—
-
0.04
-
-
0.03
-
0.15
0.05
-
-
0.07
-
-
-
-
-
0.08
-
0.02
-
V
1.4
0.45
1.1
-
0.05
-
-
0.03
0.04
-
0.02
-
-
0.12
-
-
-
-
0.01
-
-
-
-
December, 1991
                    Page D-92

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Exhibit D
Metal Analvsis of Ambient Air
                                   TABLE D-3

                    SPIKING LEVELS  FOR SPIKE SAMPLE ANAL3
                            FOR INORGANIC  ANALYSES
                                    For ICP
                                      and
                                     ICP-MS
                        Analyte
                      Aluminum
                      Antimony
                      Arsenic
                      Barium
                      Beryllium
                      Cadmium
                      Calcium
                      Chromium
                      Cobalt
                      Copper
                      Iron
                      Lead
                      Magnesium
                      Manganese
                      Nickel
                      Potassium
                      Selei
                      Silj/er
                      Sc
                               nts fritiurat spike levels and
                                  with ;an asterisk,  must be
                                 priate  levels.
December, 1991
                    Page D-93

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Exhibit D
Metal Analysis of Ambient Air
                                   TABLE D-4
                           TONIG  SOLUTION FOR ICP-MS
                                         Concentration
                                            Jft*g/6
                        'Lithium
                        Cobalt
                        Indium
                        Thallium
                        NOTE:    Th
                        shall cons
                        analytes
                        concentratio
December,  1991
                     Page D-94

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Exhibit D
          Metal Analysis  of Ambient Air
                                   TABLE D-5
             TUNING,  RESPONSE FACTOR AND MASS CALIBRAT,
                                TUNING CRITERIA /  /
                         m/z
                 7Lithium/59Cobalt
                 59Cobalt/59Cobalt
                 115Indium/59Cobalt
                 205Thallium/59Cobalt
Ion Abt^dayce Criteria
                            RESPONSE FACTOR
                         m/z
                 7Lithitan
                 59Cobalt
                 115Indium
                 102Ruthenium
                 205Thallium
   Response Fa
       Criteria
           ,000
                           MASSCALIBRATIONN
7Lithiufa  /
59Cobait /
      jW
    alMum
                 20
                                             EtactN^ass
    L9160V7.1160
   58/63^2-- 59.0332
  IXJJ0407- 115.0040
  204>7*4 - 205.0744
December, 1991
                               Page D-95

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Exhibit D
Metal Analysis of Ambient Air
                                  TABLE  D-6

                       MEMORY TEST SOLUTION FOR  ICP

         The memory solution shall consist of the f

                                   Analyte
                                Aluminum (Al)
                                Antimony (Sb
                                 Arsenic (
                                 Barium (
                                Beryllium
                                 Calcium (Ca)
                                 Cadmium (Cd)
                                  Carbon (C)
                                Ch
                                          (Se)
                                  Silver (Ag)
                                     lum .(Na)
                                         (S)
                                          (Ti)
                                  Tritium (T)
                                 Vanadium (V)
                                   Zinc (Zn)
December, 1991
                    Page D-96

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Exhibit D
Metal Analysis of Ambient Air
                                   TABLE D-7

                INTERNAL STANDARDS WHICH MAT BE USED IN
                               Internal Standard
                                 Scandium (Sc)
                                 Yttrium (Y)
                                 Rhodium (Rh)/
                                 Indium (In)
                                 Terbium
                                 Holmium
                                 Bismuth (Bf)
                                 Lithium (Li)
December, 1991
                    Page D-97

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Exhibit D
Metal Analysis of Ambient Air
                                  TABLE D-8




         RECOMMENDED ELEMENTAL EXPRESSIONS FOR ISOBARIC IN
                INCES
Analyte
Aluminum (Al)
Antimony (Sb)
Arsenic (As)
Barium (Ba)
Beryllium (Be)
Cadmium (Cd)
Calcium (Ca)
Chromium (Cr)
Cobalt (Co)
Copper (Cu)
Iron (Fe)
Lead (Pb)
Magnesium (Mg)
Manganese (Mn)
Nickel (Ni)
Silver (Ag)
Thallium (Tl)
Vanadium (V) /
Zinc (Zn) \
6l_ithium (Li)
Scandium (Scj^_—
Yttrium (Y/ 	
Rhodiurn (Rnf
Indium (\ty
Torbiurrpp^))
HolmiurB^(Ho) x^
Bismuth (Bi)\
Isobaric
Correction
None
None
ArCI, Se
None
None
MoO, Sn
None
None
None
None
None
None
None
None
None "-
/No;«6~X
/ Jrone
f /C\0,Cr /
^ Ntarje /
^-fclpne ^
-^ Non>\
	 None,
Nene \
sn\ N
None j
None/ /
\Nqr4 /
Expression ProportionaUo Analyte
ConceynrationX^
(1.0000)(27M) / /^X^ ^\
(1.0000)(121M) ^ / ^\ ^X,
(1.0000)(75M) - (S/^f^M) + (2.5288)(82M)\
(1.0000)(135M)/ /
(LOOOO^M)/ / /">
(1 .0000)(1/M)/(0.0268)(^8M/- (1 .6285)(108M)
(LOOOOJ^S^ ^\/ /
^ I .uyuo^^iifi^ ^x^^ xNk^
/^ r\fW\\^^K/IN ^^x^ ^*x^
!?roeeoH!!M) "\/
<(i.oaeo)^M) ^~^^---~^_
(i^pobK2^^ y(i.pDix^97^+ (i.oooo)(206M)
(i.oobp)(^M)/ /
(1.0000)(^M) /
^LOOOOJ^MX \
(1\0000)(107M)\ ^
lo.oooo)?05^ v
(•K0^5^*4I- ^1158)^) + (0.3533)^)
/fl.OOOOJ^M)
(LOOOOJ^M)
(^GQOOJ^M)
V^QPOW^M)
(1.0000)(103M)
(1.0000)(115M) - (0.0005) (118M)
(1.0000)(159M)
(1.0000)(165M)
(1.0000)(165M)
        = The total ion JXjun/ rate at the specified mass.
December, 1991
                    Page  D-98

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Exhibit D
Metal Analysis of Ambient Air
                                  TABLE D-9

      CONTRIBUTIONS OF CONCOMITANT ANALYTES TO NEARY ANALYTES FOR ICP-MS
                 WHEN RESOLUTION AND MEASUREMENT SCHEMES
(
NOT
int
Analyte
121Sb
121Sb
75AS
9Be
112Cd
114Cd
116Cd
5ZCr
^Cr
^Co
^Cu
^Cu
^Ni
^Cu
206pb
aBpb
^Mn
202Hg
^Ni
^i
107Ag
107Ag x--~
109^ x^-
1^Ag/
/^V
51V\
^*Zf^ \
e6ln \.
Interferent
Analyte
120Sn
122Te
74Se. 76Se
10B
1l3ln
115ln
115ln
51V
^Fe
S8|^j 60p^|
62fjj 64Mj
"Zn
^Ni
64Zn,66Zn
ao&n ^ —
"a/ ^^
O*tp^ OOffM
nVf f™
ISFfft f
/59cC /
^Cy ^sx/
106Pd/Nl^cl
-W6QJ lOBQ,^.
-**R(i11V
^cd,^^ N
^^b \
^r )
^Cu. ^Cu /
^bt»\ / /
Peak Width at 10% of the Pftak Height
1.0 amu
Integration Width
0.9 amu
60
360
50
100
40
1.5
15
140
5
/TIT 	
\ 30^ — .
^5 \
»\
20 X
\ 110
\2
J ^^
/ ojjr^
/10
/ 1
^^ w»
\ 500\
"vy
70
\ 30
I «
/ 20
60
0.3 amu
300
730 /
40/
Njrfne /
/560/
/ 3^
KXX25 ^
110^
7
. 	 _610
^ 30
SB?
\ 3/ /
v V
\50\
iV N
\25Q\
Vv
>>5/
50
210
530
210
510
60
200
110
60
/ 0.8amu
Irttegratton Width
0.9 amu
/ 4
^940
/ 160
None/\
68/ /
t*/
•JoJ
iW
^fik "
300^
— —*««»_
zO — —
/— »^y
20
10
1
\ 160
' 120
40
160
20
5
80
5
90
140
170
70
80
0>amu
"^aio ^
600\
35
None
None
670
25
90
^^ 7
\/660
20
20
20
20
30
90
310
None
90
60
280
540
270
530
80
220
140
60
^
TE: Concentrations listed are the approximate level (mg/L) of
:erferent which givro an analyte concentration of 10 /*g/L.
December, 1991
                    Page D-99

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Exhibit  D
                                          Metal Analysis of Ambient Air
                                    TABLE D-10

                ISOBARIC MOLECULAR-ION INTERFERENCES WHI'
                               AFFECT  THE ANALYTES
                                          Chlorine
                                           Inter.
           Hydroxyl
            Inter.
          Nitrogen
           Inter.
           PdO
           AgO
           CoO
           SnO
           SbO
           SnO
           SnO
           SnO
         SnO, CdO
           CdO
            NiOH
            SbOH
            SnOH
            SnOH
            SnOH
            SnOH
            InOH
            CdOH
                      M
                      MoCI
                      MoCI
                      MoCI
           SnN
           SnN
         SnN, CdN
                                 MoN
                                 MoN
                                 MoN
                               MoN.ZrN
  MoO
MoO, ZrO
  MoO
MoO, ZrO
  MoO
  MoO
  ZrO
MoO, ZrO
  ArO
  CIO
  SO
MoOH
MoOH
MoOH
                                                      GeS
                                                    SeS, GeS
          MoN, ZrN
          MoN, ZrN
ZrOH
CIOH
ArOH
            CaO
          TiO, PO2
            TiO
                   --"WOW-.
                      WOH ^
                      WOH
                      TaOH
 December, 1991
                                                               Page  D-100

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 Exhibit D
                                                      Metal Analysis of Ambient  Air
                                 TABLE D-10  (Continued)
  Analyte
          Oxygen
           Inter.
         I li •ri«jM«m«l
         nyoroxyi
           Inter.
            Nitrogen
              Inter.
           Chlorine
             Inter.
Sulfur
Inter.
'\Carbon
  Tnter.
Other
  61
   Ni

    *
76Se
^Se
74Se
  Ag
  Ag
  107
  109
  si
  "zn
  66zn
  70Zn
CaO
CaO
TiO
ScO
TiO
ZnO
NiO
ZnO
NiO
NiO
NiO
ZrO
            CIO
            SO
            TiO
            TiO
            CrO
            VO
            FeO
   KOH
  CaOH
  ScOH
  CaOH
  TK)H
  CuOH
  NiOH
  CuOH
  CoOH
  NiOH
  FeOH
  ZrOH
  MoOH

  WOH
   SOH

  TiOH
  TiOH
   VOH
TiOH, CrOH
   CrOH
  WN
  CaN
  TIN
  TIN
  TIN
TiN,CrN
  ZnN
  ZnN
  ZnN
  NiN
  CuN
  NiN

  MoN
                                             NaCI
                                          MgCI, NaCI
                                          AJCI, MgCI
                                             MgCI
                                           Sid, AICI
                                          Sea,
                                           CaCI,
                                           TiCI,
                                                                                Mo"1
                                                                                Be"*
                                                                                Ba"1
NOTE:   The information p:
described interferences
for  informational p
                                               e does, riot indicate that  all of the
                                                 **ever,  the table  can be consulted
                                                     encountered.
 December,  1991
                                                                           Page D-101

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Exhibit D
                                 Metal Analysis  of Ambient Air
                                   TABLE D-ll

                MASS  CHOICES  FOR ANALYTES WHICH MOST  BE MONITORED
        EITHER DURING THE ANALYTICAL RUN OR IN A  SEPARATExSCANsFQR ICP-MS
               Analytes
                  of
               Interest
            Aluminum
            Antimony
            Arsenic
             Barium
             Beryllium
             Cadmium
             Calcium
             Cerium
             Chlorine
                          /
             Chromium
             Cobalt
      /  /
             Copper/
             Gallium
             Germanium
             Lfon
             Kryp
 ton
            /Lan
thanum
             Lekd

             121,  123
         / /

             138,  137,  136,  135,
             114.
             42,  43,
,  4^ /
             140
                                                 V
             63/6S/
            s56,
                     ,  206. 204
                            /24/21, 26
                   ,  108
December, 1991
                                                    Page D-102

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Exhibit D
Metal Analysis of Ambient Air
                            TABLE D-ll (Continued)
Analytes
of
Interest
Manganese
Mercury
Molybdenum
Nickel
Palladium
Potassium
Selenium
Silver
Sodium
Tellurium
Thallium
Tin
Titanium ^
Vanadium /
Xenon / /
Zinc / /
Mass / /~"\ ^\
55
202, 200. 199,
£ / "\ ^
201 / Y
98, 96, 92, 97, 9/ /
58, 60, 62, QL, §4 / /
105 /
^ //
12 '"X^ ^\/ /
80, 21, 82, 2i, 22^>< <\
1S2, 122 "\ "'N
13 /^^^^ 	 -__ ^^
125 \ \^~-— -^ •_ ^~~~^7
205, 203\ \ / / ^^
m \ v/
^^ \ \
^*>\ \\
129 } ^^
x- v
e^.yk/C^TO/
             NOTE:   The^aasses vmich must be monitored are indicated by
             underlining,  rt^is sbcongly recommended that the other
             elejaents-bemonitoxed to^ndicate other potential
                 :ular infefcrferen^fefi which could affect the data
                 :t^-\   X     ^x/
December,  1991
                   Page D-103

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Exhibit  D
Metal Analysis of Ambient Air
                                    FIGURE D-l


                    TEMPLATE  FOR CUTTING GLASS-FIBER FI
       MMwM m FCWHT
       To PfWMit FUfttf
       FfwnStfcUnatD
          PUctfc
  Wldltiof
 QraoMlem
   foUtod (UniitfmlM) hi Hrtf
December,  1991
                     Page D-104

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Exhibit D
Metal Analysis of Ambient Air
                                  FIGURE D-2




                          MICROWAVE DIGESTION SYSTEM
December, 1991
                   Page D-105

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Exhibit D
                                                 Metal Analysis of Ambient  Air
                                  FIGURE D-3
                   FURNACE ATOMIC ABSORPTION ANALYSES SC
      Prepare and Analyze
      Sample and One Spike
      at 2 times the CRQL
       (Double Injections Required)
        Analyses within
       Calibration Range
    NO
                     Dilate Sample
                  YES
       Recovery of Spike
         Less than 40Z
                   NO
Sample Absorbance or
Cone. Less than SOX of
Spike Absorbance or Cone.

NO
^
YES \
^\
         Spike Recovery
      Greater than 85X/an(
         Less than USX
                                                           \Report Results
                                                              Down to MQL
                                                              Report Results
                                                               Down to MQL
                                                             Flag with a  "W"
     Quantitate by MSA withx3
     Spikes at 50%^_lfiO%, and
       150Z of/Sample Ca
     (Only
                     Quantitate from
                    Calibration Curve
                     and Report Down
                         to MQL
                  NO
If YES,  repeat only once
                  Coefficient
                    0.995
                  NO
       Flag Data with  "S^k
  If still YES
Flag Data
with a "+"
December, 1991
                                   Page  D-106

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                                  EXHIBIT E
                       QUALITY ASSURANCE REQUIREMENTS
December, 1991

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                                   EXHIBIT E
                        QUALITY ASSURANCE REQU
                               TABLE  OF CONTENTS /       /^





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SECTION 1   INTRODUCTION	>x.  .  .  /	E-l





SECTION 2   QUALITY ASSURANCE PLANS	"^X^ '^^V	E"3




SECTION 3   STANDARD OPERATING PROCflJURES-^^..  .  .  .  .  >x/ ....   E-6




SECTION 4   CHAIN-OF-CUSTODY   . .  \. ""^vT-T-T-^ .  . 7^"~T~77	E-13




            DOCUMENT CONTROL   . .  .   . \ . \ . / ./	E-16




SECTION 6   ANALYTICAL STANDARDS REQUIREMENTS  ./	     E-20




SECTION 7   METHOD SPECIF^TQC REQUIREMENTS\.\	   E-24




SECTION 8   REGIONAL D/




SECTION 9   LABORATORY EVALUATION/SAl




SECTION 10  ON-SITEsLABOttA^ORY/EVALUATIONS




SECTION 11  DATA MANAGI




SECTION 12
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                                   SECTION 1

                                 INTRODUCTION

      Quality assurance (QA) and quality control (QC)
EPA's Contract Laboratory Program  (CLP).  The CLP QA
management review and oversight at the planning, imp
completion stages of environmental data generation
data provided are of the quality required.  The C
activities required as part of data generation t
known and documented quality.

      During the planning of an environmental
activities focus on defining data quality
designing a QC system to measure and doc
generated.  During the implementation of
activities ensure that the QC system is f
deficiencies are identified and corrected.
generated, QA activities focus on assessing the
determine their suitability to support enforcement o
                                                          integral parts of
      The purpose of this Exhibit
CLP meets the quality objectives d^efir
activities which represent the min:
the analytical requirements associated with the/d
method analytes.  These operations are\desi^ne/l t
comparable data from all Contractors.
laboratory from maintaining its own QC checks
performance.
                                                           on program, QA
                                                            teria, and
                                                             data that will be
                                                             effort, QA
                                                         tively, and that
                                                       'onmental data are
                                                           data obtained to
                                                               decisions.
                                                               by which the
                                                         requires a variety of
                                                 ations necessary to satisfy
                                                             i of the different
                                                   ensure the generation of
                                                 iirements do not release the
                                                 method and instrument
                        Ln
      Appropriate use of/da
conditions encountered
procedures and criteri
contract have been vali
laboratories participa
methods does not guajrante"
collected under actua
such as sampling artifact'
Therefore, the QC component

      The
analytical
corrective /ac
include
accuracy,
activit
known and

      Necessary
criteria that demons
QA review.  External revl
           ted under ^she ^reat range of analytical
                 fses r^qvures reliance on the QC
  orporated into tfeesmetnods.   The methods in this
ted on s^mpleT^typical~i5f those received by the
  in the CpP.  HoweVec/ the validation of these
          y perform equally well for all samples
         tions.  Inaccuracies  can result from causes
   equipment malfunctions,  and human error.
                  is indispensable.

     |C procedures are used to  estimate and evaluate
       ine the necessity for or the effect of
        ed for evaluating the  analytical results
         .ve indicators of quality such as precision,
          addition, QC data give an overview of the
         ed program to generate environmental data of
         red to meet defined objectives.

  Sf at complete QA/QC program  include internal QC
    eptable levels of performance, as determined by
      data and procedures is accomplished by the
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Exhibit E
                      Metal Analysis of Ambient Air
monitoring activities of the National Program Office, Regi
SMO, NEIC, and EMSL/LV.  Each external review accomplish
purpose.  These reviews are described in specific secti
Performance evaluation samples provide an external QA
program.  A laboratory on-site evaluation system is a
QA monitoring.  A feedback loop provides the results
functions to the contract laboratories through dire
APOs and TPOs.
      This Exhibit is not a guide to construct!}
plans, quality control systems, or a quality a?
however, an explanation of the QA requirement^
minimum standards for QA/QC programs.  It
are required in a QA Plan, and the QA/QC dc
contract.  Delivery of this documentation^
data package which will stand alone, and
Contractor or with an analyst, at a later
is questioned.
      To ensure that the product delivered by the
requirements of the contract and to/tmpi5evfi__ inter -
the Agency requires the following £rom

     •  Development and implementatio
       the key elements of that QA pro]
       described in Section 2 of this

     •  Preparation of and
       (SOPs) as describe
                                    data users,
                                 /different
                                if this Exhibit.
                               ':ence for the
                                   of the external
                                         review
                                          with the
     •  Adherence to the.
       documentat ion

     •  Verification
       of referenc
       solutions obta:

     •  Participation_in the
       s ample s .xlnclud
     nee to wri
        on 3 of
                                             ect
                       ince organization.   It is,
                                 It outlines some
                                 ific items that
                                 red by this
                              ;ency with a complete
                              for contact with the
                             aspect of the analysis
                                     ts the
                                    ta comparison,
                                ocumentation of
                        a written QA Plan, as
Operating Procedures
                        ciated QC and
                        contract.
        Subraiss
        during s
                     documentation of the purity
       ifals and the purity and accuracy of
      fvate chemical houses.

          >f laboratory performance evaluation
             arrective action procedures.

site\laboratory evaluations, including adherence
  rondures.

       and pertinent documentation for Regional


         of all original documentation generated
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Exhibit  E
                                                 Metal
Analysi
sis of Ambient Air
                                   SECTION 2

                            QUALITY ASSURANCE FLANS

      The Contractor shall establish a quality assui;
objective of providing sound analytical chemical m^
shall incorporate the quality control procedures,
and all documentation required during data colle^
assessment measures performed by management to
production.

      As evidence of such a program, the
Quality Assurance Plan (QAP) which descri
implemented to achieve the following:

     •  Maintain data integrity, validity,

     •  Ensure that analytical measurement systems
       acceptable state of stability^ and

     •  Detect problems through da
       action procedures to ensure
                                                              .ed in an
                                                              corrective
                                                             ss  is  reliable.
                                                             epare  a. written
                                                             that are
     •  Document all aspects of the me
       data that are technically sound

      The QAP must present
objectives, and specific
quality requirements in
each element shall be
be available during 01
the APO.  Additional/in;
found in EPA and AS,
                                                  icess in order  to provide
                                                    defensible.

                                                    policies,  organization,
                                                     id to achieve the  data
                                                     able,  SOPs pertaining  to
                                                    t' of the QAP.  The  QAP  must
                                                  and  upon written request by
                                                 preparation  of  a QAP  can  be
2.1   ELEMENTS OF A

      The folio-
address in th<
                                  SICE PLAN

                                        Contractors quality program shall be


                                 and Objectives

                                    lei
                               of QC and QA responsibilities; and
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Exhibit E
Metal Analysis of Ambient Air
                    Reporting relationships.

                 Personnel;

                    Staff resumes;

                    Education and experience requir^
                    Contract; and

                    Training progress.

                 Facilities and Equipment;

                    Instrumentation and bacl

                    Maintenance activitie

                 Document Control;

                    Laboratory notebook policy;

                    Sample and dat
                    documentation

                    Logbook maintenance and arch:
    procedures and
          dures;
                    Case file organizati
                    procedures; and
.ration, and  review


  roval,  review,  revision,
                                               •'frequency;
                                   f

                                   handling and storage procedures;

                                       ^extraction procedures;

                               Lysis  procedures; and

                                  saration procedures.



                                 i!on  procedures;

                               fion procedures;
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Exhibit E
                                Metal Analysis  of Ambient Air
                                          adsor
   Data review procedures;

   Data reporting and authorization

   Data management procedures.

Quality Control Program; and

   Solvent, reagent, and

   Reference material analys

   Internal QC checks;

   Corrective action and
   Procedures.

Quality Assurance Program Assessment^

   Data audits;

   Systems audits;

   Performance audits;1

   Corrective action

   QA re
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Exhibit E
                                                 Metal Analysis of Ambient Air
                                   SECTION 3

                         STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURES

      In order  to obtain reliable results,  adherence
methodology  is  imperative.  In any operation that
basis, reproducibility  is best accomplished through
Operating Procedures  (SOPs).  As defined by the
document that provides  directions for the  step-bv-step
operation, analysis,  or action which is commonly accepted as the
performing certain routine or repetitive tasl
                                                                   analytical
                                                                  a repetitive
                                                                      d
                                                       execution
      SOPs prepared by the Contractor must
comprehensive, up-to-date, and sufficiently
results by qualified analysts.  All SOPs,/as
reflect activities as they are currently pfc
addition, all SOPs must:

     •  Be consistent with current EPA regulations,
       contract's requirements.

     •  Be consistent with inst:
       manuals.

     •  Be available to the EPA during
       complete set of SOPs shall be
       inspection at such evaluations.
       laboratory personnel,.
       the SOPs.
                                                            e. ,  clear,
                                                          rmit duplication of
                                                          the Agency, must
                                                          laboratory.  In
                                                               and the CLP
                                                          ic instruction
                                                  aboratory evaluation.  A
                                                 .er and available for
                                                 -site evaluations,
                                                  trate the application of
       Provide for the
       complete to re
       protocol.

       Describe the'
       by the Contract^
       results.

       Describ
       analy
                                                    that is sufficiently
                                                 tasks required by the
                                    monstrating the validity of data reported
                                        the cause of missing or inconsistent
                                         ind feedback mechanism used when
                                        rotocol requirements.

                                \updated as necessary when contract,
                                  pcedural modifications are made.

                                  rence in usability or evidentiary
                                work stations as appropriate.
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Exhibit E
                                             Metal Analysis of Ambient Air
     •  Be  subject to a document control procedure which
       outdated or  inappropriate SOPs.
3.1   SOP SPECIFICATIONS AND FORMAT
                                                         udes the use of
                                                                            on
3.1.1   An SOP is defined as a written narrati-
of laboratory operating procedures including
documentation.  The SOPs must accurately de
used in the laboratory, and copies of the written SOPs shall be available
to the appropriate laboratory personnel. /The^se procedures are necessary
to ensure that analytical data produced
acceptable for use in EPA enforcement c/se/prepara
The Contractor's SOPs shall provide me;
each of the following specifications
basis for laboratory evidence audits.

3.1.2   The format for SOPs may vary dependingxupon
for which they are prepared.  However, at a min:
sections must be included:

  3.1.2.1    Title page.

  3.1.2.2    Scope and application

  3.1.2.3    Definitions.
                                                           umentation to meet
                                                          d by EPA as the
                                                           ,e kind of activity
                                                          thVxfollowing
      3.1.2.4

      3.1.2.5
            Procedures.

            QC ace
      3.1.2.6    Corr
      secondary revi
                                            .eluding procedures  for
                                           'rated.
      3.1.2.7

      3.1.2.8

      3.1.2.9

3.2   REQ

     3.2.
     sample
     procedures
     Contractor:
                              ription and example  forms.

                                and precautions.
                              lop and use adequate written SOPs to ensure
                                 Evidentiary SOPs shall include specific
                             processes as they are performed by the
      3.2.1.1    Sample re^sejlpt and logging
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Exhibit E
                    Metal Analysis  of Ambient Air
          3.2.1.1.1  The Contractor shall have written SOPs
          logging  in the  samples.   The  procedures  shall  i]t
          of  the following  information:

            •   Presence or absence  of EPA chain-of-<

            •   Presence or absence  of airbills  or/

            •   Presence or absence  of EPA Traff
                lists;

            •   Presence or absence  of custo;;
                sample containers and  their/

            •   Custody seal numbers,  whe

                Presence or absence  of samp]

            •   Sample tag ID numbers;

            •   Condition  of the

            •   Condition  of the
                                   receiving and
                                    documentation
                 Verification of agre
                 receiving documents am

                 Resolution

                 The def j
                 upon
                     .greement of  information  on
          3.2.1.1.2
          responsib
          his/her dl
                   .epancies with  SMO; and

                        'describe  sample  condition
                      signated sample custodian
                    have written SOPs describing
      3.2.1.2
          3.2
          sample
          definitions
                                         have written SOPs for maintaining
                                          .roughout the laboratory.

                                      assigns unique laboratory identifiers,
                                 ade a description of the method used to
                                  tory identifier and cross-reference to the
sntiractor uses prefixes or suffixes in addition to
   numbers, the written SOPs  shall include their
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Exhibit E
                  Metal Analysis of Ambient Air
      3.2.1.3    Sample security

            The Contractor shall have written SOPs fo
      security of samples after log-in and shall demi
      sample storage and laboratory areas.  The SOP,
      include descriptions of all storage areas fo
      laboratory, and steps taken to prevent samp
      shall include a list of authorized perso:
      storage areas.

      3.2.1.4    Internal chain-of-custody o

            The Contractor shall have wril
      consisting of sample identificatiot
      receiving procedures, and sample trafc
      information concerning the chain-of-cust
      this Exhibit.

      3.2.1.5    Internal tracking

          3.2.1.5.1 The Contracto
          work performed on any par
          include the following:
                            itenance  of  the
                                        of the
                                  sically
                  A description of the
                  receipt, sample storage)v
                 tion used  to  record sample
                   transfers,  sample
                  es;
                             ta.

                             chain-of-custody
                             procedures,  sample
                              For more
                        dures see Section 4  of
                            for  tracking the
                              ing SOP shall
      3.2.1.6
     3.2.2
                      used to  record instrument
                     ities;  and

                     and laboratory
                 )le  receipt, sample storage,
Eer/ and sample analyses.

      and information control
       The jConfcractor  shall  develop  and use adequeate written SOPs  to ensure
     that a4lydata generatedNforNthe CLP are of known,  documented, and
     acceptable quality.   Analytical SOPs shall include specific procedures
     for/theCfollowing processes s\s they are performed by the Contractor:

                     Contractor ^hall have written SOPs for preventing sample
                 pn, our ing/sample preparation, cleaning  of  glassware,
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Exhibit E
                                                 Metal Analysis of Ambient Air
      3.2.2.2    The Contractor shall have SOPs to ensure
      standards used in sample analysis QA/QC.

     3.2.3   Quality Management SOPs
      3.2.3.1    The Contractor shall have written
      managerial review of laboratory operation and/
      laboratory data review/laboratory self inspe/
      procedures shall include but not be limited^^/documenting
      information:

          3.2.3.1.1 Data flow and chain-of-

          3.2.3.1.2 Procedures for measuri

          3.2.3.1.3 Evaluation of paramet
          errors.
                                                        eability of
          3.2.3.1.4 Procedures to assure that hardc
          complete and compliant  with the requirements

          3.2.3.1.5 Demons tration
          (demonstrated by supervis1
          internal PE samples,  etc.)^
                                                ction
          3.2.3.1.6 Frequency and type df i:
          quarterly,  spot checks,  perceived
          3.2.3.1.7  Demo:
          and resumption
          internal audi

          3.2.3.1.8  D,
          response,
                         Arables are
                             t B.

                         procedure
                         lotebooks,
                      doc
3.2.3.2    The
assembly of all
and manageria]^_review.
basis.  Th€~"procecItiZfis  mus
pages
                                             audi ts (e.g., random,
                                           le areas).

                                        denazification-corrective actions
                                              Sequence resulting from
                                           s, (internal and external),
11 have written SOPs for organization and
ating to each EPA Case, including  technical
     shall be filed on a Case-specific
      that all documents including logbook
      omatographic charts, computer
      3.2.3.3
      management
      include but
  ecords
    ies, correspondence, and any other written
 inceVto the Case are compiled in one location for
   ysrem must include a document numbering and
    mare information concerning document control
      ee Section 5 of this Exhibit.

  r £hall have written SOPs for sample analysis,
g,/and reporting of data.  The procedures shall
     to documenting the following information:
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Exhibit  E
                                             Metal
AnalYsi
•sis of Ambient Air
          3.2.3.3.1  Procedures for controlling and est
          errors.
          3.2.3.3.2  Procedures for reviewing changes
          and ensuring traceability of updates.
          3.2.3.3.3  Life cycle management proce
          and implementing changes to existing  c
          hardware,  software,  and documentation
          3.2.3.3.4  Database security,  bac
          including recovery  from system fa:

          3.2.3.3.5  System maintenance  pr

          3.2.3.3.6  Individual(s) responsible
          maintenance, data integrity and  security^
                                               installing new systc

                                                       procedures
          3.2.3.3.7  Specifications

      3.2.3.4    The Contractor stia.ll

3.3   HANDLING OF  CONFIDENTIAL INFO]
                                   staff training
                                       written
    dure
     x7
     laboratory safety.
     3.3.1  A Contractor conducting work
     designated confidential information
     information must be hand£etihsReparately
     under this contract.  /To accomplish this ,NN
     the handling of confidejrt6Ial\inrV)rmation

     3.3.2  All confidential docv
     designated Document/Control
                                             is  contract may  receive  EPA-
                                             Agency.  Confidential
                                             ther documentation developed
                                          .the\following procedures for
                                                en established.

                                               jr the supervision of  a
     3.3.3  Any samples or^info£ma£ion received with a request of
     confidentiality sh£il be nandled as "confidential."  A separate locked
     file shall be maintained to V&ore this information and shall be
     segregated fjpoa-ather non&onfideht^al information.  Data generated from
     confidential samplessball be^treate)d as confidential.  Upon receipt of
                                         gs these documents into a
                                  The information is then made available to
                                   after it has been signed out to that person
                      documents^ shkll be returned to the locked file at the
                        working] day.  Confidential information may not be
                       upon apjjro-^l by the EPA Contracting Officer.  The DCO
                                  .e document control system.  In addition,
                  ion may noy. be/disposed of except upon approval by the EPA
Confi
autho:
by
C1
rep
will eft
this infoj
Contracting 6f£ieer?Vv<3hey^CO shall remove and retain the cover page  of
any confidential information disposed of for one year and shall keep  a
record of the disposition in the Confidential Inventory Log.
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Exhibit E
Metal Analysis of Ambient Air
3.4   SOPS DELIVERY REQUIREMENTS

    Within forty-five  (45) days of contract receipt, a comniete  set  of  SOPs
relevant to this contract shall be sent to the TPO,  SHO/an^ EMSL/LV.  Also,
during the term of performance of the contract, copies'of SOBs which have been
amended or new SOPs which have been written shall be/sen€x° thVx^PO, EMSL/LV
(quality assurance SOPs) and NEIC (evidentiary SOPs!
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Exhibit E
                                           Metal  Analysis of Ambient Air
                                                                 from the
                                                                  ffort is
                                                                      lowing
                                           labora
                                                     ession of the
                                                    od for maintaining
                                                    laboratory.

                                                  iner shall be labeled
                                                    .tifier.  If a
                                                       ;eferenced to the
                                  SECTION 4

                               CHAIN-OF-CUSTODY

      A sample is physical evidence  collected from a
environment.  An essential part of hazardous waste
that the evidence gathered be controlled.   To accoi
sample identification,  chain-of-custody, sample r
procedures have been established.

4.1   SAMPLE IDENTIFICATION

    4.1.1   To ensure traceability of sampl
    Contractor,  the Contractor shall have
    identification and tracking of sampl

    4.1.2   Each air sample and sample prepar
    with the EPA sample number or a unique
    unique  laboratory identifier is used, it shall
    EPA sample number.

4.2   CHAIN-OF-CUSTODY PROCEDURES
    4.2.1   Because of the nature of^che>data b4ing collected, the custody of
    EPA samples must be traceable from\the\time tme samples are collected
                                       \   X /  /      *
    until the associated data are introduceovas/evidence in legal
    proceedings.  The Contractor shall turoe procedures ensuring that EPA
    sample and data custod^-are-naintained\nd alocumented.  A sample is  under
    custody if the followi
                                                .n your possession, or

                                           and you locked it up, or

                                       secure area (secure areas shall be
                                       1 only).

4.3
           / /       \  \
                                   signate a sample custodian responsible for
4.2.1.4
accessible
    4.37
    samples

    4.3.3   The
    inspected upon reel
                             signate a representative to receive
                             ample custodian is not available.

                           shipping containers and canisters shall be
                        the sample custodian or his/her representative.
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4.3.4   The condition of the custody seals (intact/r
inspected upon receipt by the sample custodian or hj

4.3.5   The sample custodian or his/her represent
the presence or absence of the following documei;
sample shipment:
                                                              tact)  shall be
                                                             r representative.
                                                                  check for
                                                                     the
      4.3.5.1

      4.3.5.2

      4.3.5.3

      4.3.5.4

      4.3.5.5
             Airbills or airbill  stickers.

             Custody seals.

             EPA custody records.

             EPA traffic reports  or

             Sample  tags.
     4.3.6   The. sample custodian or his/her
     date all  forms (e.g.,  custody  records,  traffic
     and airbills)  accompanying they

     4.3.7   The Contractor shall co;
     problems  such  as absent  document
     custody seals,  and unsatisfactory
     bottle).
                                                          11 sign and
                                                           tacking lists,
                                                           e receipt.

                                                        repancies and
                                                       ion, broken
                                              tion (e.g., leaking sample
4.3.8   The Contractor
problems on Telep

4.3.9   The follo<
AADC-1 by the s
received and ins;

  4.3.9.1

  4.3.9.2
  shipping
                                                 .ution of discrepancies and
                                                   rded on appropriate Form
                                                  resentative as  samples  are
                                    Lpping container.

                                     and condition of custody seals on


                                           •present.

                                 ysample canisters.

                                  :e of airbills or airbill stickers.

                                 Ll sticker numbers.

                              /sence of EPA custody records.
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                                Metal Analysis of Ambient Air
      4.3.9.8
      lists.
Presence or absence of EFA traffic report
SAS packing
      4.3.9.9    Presence or absence of sample tags.

      4.3.9.10   Sample tag identification numbers c
      sample numbers.

      4.3.9.11   Verification of agreement or n
      recorded on shipping documents and sample

      4.3.9.12   Problems or discrepancies.

4.4   SAMPLE TRACKING PROCEDURES

       The Contractor shall maintain recor
     handling  from receipt to  final  analysis.
     documentation of the movement of samples  and
     out  of designated laboratory storage  areas.
                                                   to the EPA
                                        all phases of sample
                                         shall include
                                         ^samples  into and
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Exhibit E
              Metal Analysis of Ambient Air
                                   SECTION 5
                               DOCUMENT  CONTROL
      The  goal of the  laboratory document control prpgramvis to assure that
all documents for a  specified  SDG are  accountable upon/completion ofxtlie
project.   Accountable  documents used by contract laboratories shkil include
but not be limited to  logbooks, chain-of-custody
bench sheets, and other  documents relating  to tl
.The following document control procedures have
all laboratory records are  assembled and stored
available  upon request from the EPA  prior to/

5.1   PREPRINTED LABORATORY FORMS AND  LOG!
                 prds, sample worfc^sheets,
                 mple or sample analysers'.
                 established to assure  that
               >r deliygisy  to the  EPA or are
              delivery schedule.
     5.1.1   All documents produced by the Contactor wi(ich are directly
     related to the preparation and analysis of EPAx^ampIfes shall become the
     property of the EPA and shall be placed in the cotBpletes&le delivery
     group file (CSF).   All observations and results recorded bV the
     laboratory but not on preprint^alaBSrafeoog^fprms shall^fee entered into
     permanent laboratory logbooks,\ Wh«n_^ll data^rTToTB^an^SDG are compiled,
     all original laboratory forms atal coj>ies"Trf--all_J>DG- related logbook
     entries shall be included in thextocumentatioi
     5.1.2   The Contractor shall identif
     laboratory documents which is directlj
     analysis of EPA samples^

     5.1.3   Pre-printed
     laboratory and be dkte,
     responsible for
     performed.
                  in the name of the
                  jned by the person
               e time an activity is
              t
              ivity recorded on all
             :ed to the preparation and
     5.1.4
     person responsible
     performed.
   dated (month/day/year)  and signed by the
ing the activity at the time an activity is
     5.1.5   Logbook entrifessshalfsbe in^fchronological order.  Entries in
     logbooks/wrph—the-^xcepbion of £nsjmnnent run logs and extraction  logs,
     shall include only ones^DG^er page.

                                     unbound logbooks shall be sequentially
     5.1.7  ^Instrument run lo^s shall be maintained so as to enable a
     reconstrucfckm of^the run sequence of individual instruments.   Because
     the laboratory^ajust provide copies of the instrument run logs  to  the EPA,
     the laboratory ma^exercise the option of using only laboratory or EPA
     sample identifications-numbers in the logs for sample ID rather than
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                                                 Metal Analysis of Ambient Air
    government agency or commercial  client names  to prese
    confidentiality of commercial  clients.

    5.1.8   Corrections to supporting documents and raW data shall be made by
    drawing a single line through  the error and entering the^Qorrect
    information.  Corrections and  additions to supportin^documeixts  and raw
    data shall be dated and initialed.  No informatior/shall>be  obliterated
    or rendered unreadable.  All notations shall  fee recorded insink.  onused
    portions of documents shall be "crossed"

5.2   CONSISTENCY OF DOCUMENTATION

    5.2.1   The Contractor shall assign a
    responsible for the organization and

    5.2.2   All copies of laboratory doc

    5.2.3   Original documents what include info
    one SDG shall be filled in the CSF of the lowest:
    shall be placed in the other CSF(s) and the
    following information on the c/pyts")—ia-cgd ink:

                 "COPY"
5 . 3
                                                 Contrac
      DOCUMENT
     5.3.1  In order to p
     analysis
     serialize
                                                        complete and legible.

                                                          lating to more than
                                                                   The  copy(s)
                                                                1 record the
      "ORIGINAL IS FILED IN CSF

    The Contractor shall sign and date  thN

    5.2.4   Before releasing analytical
    shall assemble and oros^cfteck t|he
    records,  laboratory bench sheiftsl<^pe1
    relevant  data to erasure that  aata pertait
    sample delivery group  is con/is^entoitouf
                                                ition to  the copy(s).

                                                   e  document  control officer
                                                       sample tags,  custody
                                                   instrument logs,  and other
                                                  to  each particular sample or
                                                >ut the CSF.
     pre
     analys
     inventorie
                                   ument accountability of the completed
                                 in asCSF shall be  inventoried and assigned a
                                   in Efcjiibit B, Section  2.

                                £zed  number (For  example:   75-2-0240).

                                  :- to  each SDG, including logbook pages,
                                   .romatograms, screening  records, re-
                                   is records, records of  failed  or attempted
                                 brary research  results,  etc., shall be
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                                        Metal Analysis of Ambient Air
     5.3.3   The DCO shall be responsible for ensuring
     generated are  placed in the CSF  for  inventory  and
     EPA.   The DCO  shall  place the sample tags  in plas
     Figure E-l is  an  example of a document  inventory
                                                      documents
                                                    livered to the
                                                        the file.
   232-2-
   232-2-
   232-2-
   232-2-
   232-2-
   232-2-
   232-2-
   232-2-
   etc.
0001
0002
0003
0004
0005
0006
0007
0008
   *This number is to be re
Case File Document I
Chain-of-Custody Records
Shipping Manifests
Sample Tags
SMO Inor{
Inorganic
Analysts' I
ICP, ICP-MS
etc.
                         on each
5.4   STORAGE OF EPA

        The Contract<
   location.

5.5   SHIPPING DATA

   5.5.1    The
   the recipi
   placed s
   seal.
   the me

   5.5.
   EPA

   5.5.3    A
   and SMO.
                                       tory documents in a secure
                               it shipment of deliverables packages to
                                re custody seals on'the containers
                                 without damaging or breaking the
                        cument what was sent, to whom, the date, and
                           ge the CSF deliverable to the appropriate
                         eport submission.

                       •Lttal letter for the CSF will be sent to NEIC
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Metal Analysis of Ambient Air
   5.5.4    The Document Control Form is used to document/
   inspection of shipping containers and samples.  The
   one (1) original FORM AADC-1 for each shipping conta

   5.5.5    The Contractor shall sign and date the
   examine the shipping containers, and record the
   custody seals and their conditions.

   5.5.6    The Contractor shall note any proble
   the instructions explained in Exhibit B, Si

   5.5.7    The Contractor shall submit a coq
   each SDG package.
             receipt and
            ctor shall submit
                      of
                           ow
          t Control Form with
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                                              Mecal Analysis  of Ambient Air
                                   SECTION 6

                       ANALYTICAL STANDARDS REQUIREMENT?

      The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency will not y^Jpjjly analytical
reference standards either for direct analytical meafsurementi^xjr forxthe
purpose of traceability.  All Contractors will be acquired to  prepare
reference standards from traceable National InstiJfb«r of  Standards  at
Technology Standard Reference Materials or NIST/EPA/approved certified"
reference material.  If the NIST/EPA reference >fetajf{dards  are not available"
the Contractor can purchase them from private/chejaical  supply  houses or
venders, those standards necessary to successfully and  accurately perform  the
analyses required in this protocol.
6.1   PREPARATION OF CHEMICAL STANDARDS FROKTHE
                                                       CTY BULK MATERIAL
   6.1.1    A Contractor may prepare its chemicar^s^andatds  from high purtiy
   materials.   Contractor laboratories should obtainthe highest purity
   possible when purchasing chemical standards; standardsxmirch^sed at less
   than 97H purity must be document^oT~a2~~t»-^whv^a higher purity could not be
   obtained.
   6.1.2    Proper storage of chemical
   safeguard them from decomposition.
                                       indarc
                                  fcal in order to
   6.1.3    The weight of material to be weighed out for  a specified volume
   should be calculated by taking^into account tbe purity of the analyte and
   the desired concentration.  Thei&alculatioiv. should be  verify by a second
person for accuracy.
balance to the nearest (V.I mg
weights and verified by a seco
solute should be compatible
be used; the solute should
solvent.  In theSsase
not react with each oQier.
                                      should be\

                                    person.
                                      « prsi^pcoJ
                                 soluble, ste
                       performed on an  analytical
                          adardized using  standard
                        solvent used to dissolve the
                        in which the standard is to
                         and nonreactive  with the
                                 Ltl'-component solution,  the  components must
   6.1.4
         Transfe
soluteoco a>wolumetric flask and dilute  to  the
   specified solution volume with^s^lvenTs after ensuring dissolution of the
   solute in luie solvent^  SohicationNxir/warming may be  performed to promote
   dissolution tfz the solutse.  ibis solution  is to be  called the primary
   standard'an/1 all subsequent dilutions  must be traceable back to the primary
   standard.

   6.1.5X.  Log^-notebooks are tfo hfe kept  for  all weighing and dilutions.  All
   subsequeitesdilubions from tme .primary  standard and  the calculations for
   determining cbeircttncentirations are to be recorded and verified by a
   second person. ^k\l solution; standards are to be  refrigerated when not in
   use.  All solutions
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Exhibit E
                                         Metal Analysis of Ambient Air
   of the compound or compounds, concentration, date prep
   initials of the preparer.
6.2   PURCHASE OF CHEMICAL STANDARDS IN SOLUTION

      Solutions of analytical reference standards
Contractors provided they meet the following crite

   6.2.1    Contractor laboratories must maintaii
   to verify the integrity of the standard solut
      6.2.1.1     Purity confirmation of the /tanaard

      6.2.1.2     Chromatographic and quantatalfive docv
      solution standard was QC checked acoordrag to tlae
                                                       solvent, and
                                                    ition that the
                                                 >llowing:
        6.2.1.2.1       The Contractor must purchase standards for which  the
        quality is demonstrated statistically ano^analycically by a  method of
        the supplier's choice.  One way this can be demonstr-ated is  to
        prepare and analyze three solutions; a. high standard,^  low  standard,
        and a standard at the targercoTteefttration (see beltiwy.   The
        Contractor must then demonstrate that the~~aTialvtical  results for  the
high standard and low stani
theoretical concentrations. \his\ is
part 6.2.1.2.2 which follows.
must then demonstrate that the cfcmcet
lies midway between the concentrations
This is done by the
to be within 10 percent o
        6.2.1.2.2
        document that
                                       targe
               le/followine have be«
                      with ^he difference in
                                    t-test in
                  'achieved,  the Contractor
                 :ion of  the  target standard
                )f the low and high standards.
                    the  standard is certified
                  ventration.
                    >
               is\j4sed,  the  supplier must
               achieved:
                  of idc
                    om
            Two soluo
            indepenoently
            solution muse be
            "target standard^)
            and diluted
 tim thev--§e/cond  solution and diluted to a
 ent less that the target standard.   This is
  rd";

   of each standard (a total of 18 analyses)
   e following sequence: low standard, target
     low  standard, target standard,  high
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                                     Metal Analysis of Ambient Air
The mean and variance of the six results for
calculated using the following equations:
                                                              solution must be
              Variance
                        Mean
                         '12
                                            Yt + Ys
                                 + na
                            y» * ysa
                                                          Eq. E-l
The values Ylt  Y2, Y3	
analyses of each standard.  Ttv
standards are designated M1(
variances of the low,  target,
vi>  vz«  and V3, respectively.
Vp, is calculated using the following

                        Vk
If the square root of Vp
/10.000 is to be used as the^
calculations.

The test sta
            If the tes
            demonstrate a
                        In s
                                                              of the six
                                                             , target,  and high
                                                         Actively.   The
                                                         .rds  are designated
                                                           pooled variance,
                                                                      Eq.  E-3
                                                  one percent of M2, then M22
                                                  Vp in all subsequent
                                                       the  following  equation:
                                                                       Eq.  E-4
                      exceeds 2.13 then the supplier has  failed to
                       rcent difference between the high  and low
                            the standards are not acceptable.

                             Iculated using the following
                                                                       Eq.  E-5
If theXest
demons trabs^that
                                  exceeds  2.13,  the supplier has  failed to
                                 target  standard concentration is midway
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                                                 Metal Analysis of Ambient Air
            between the high and low standards.   In  such
            are not acceptable.

            The 95 percent confidence intervals  for  tto
            standard must be calculated using the fol

                  INTERVAL FOR LOW STANDARD
                 INTERVAL FOR TARGET STANDARD =
                  INTERVAL FOR HIGH STt
                                                                           E-7
                                                                       Eq.  E-8
            These intervals must not overlap.  If^eyerla^Kis  observed,  then
            the supplier has failed to demonstrate th^abirtty  to discriminate
            the 10 percent difference in concentrations/X^n  si^h a case,  the
            standards are not accep/table"1:—In^any event,  theXkaboratory is
            responsible for the qu^lit^of^thestSnttaEd&^gmployed for analyses
            under this contract.
6.3   REQUESTING STANDARDS FROM THE EPl

      Solutions of analytical reference
EPA Chemical Standards Reposife*^. depending, on"*
can place an order for standards on^y after
are not available from cfnmne^rcT&k vendors in
6.4   DOCUMENTATION OF/
                           VERIFIC
                                                  'REPOSITORY

                                                  can be ordered from  the U.S.
                                                availability.  The Contractor
                                                  grating  that these standards
                                                    an.
OF CHEMICAL STANDARDS
      It is the Contractor' s responsibility Bo^maintain the necessary
documentation to showxthafcx£heycheaiical standards they have used in the
performance of CLP analysis coniform to the requirements previously listed.
Weighing logbooks, calculabions, chromatograms, mass spectra, whether produced
by the Contractorgz-purchase^from chemical supply houses, must be maintained
by the Contractor and may^be subject toOoeview during on-site inspection
visits.  DocumentatroTV~o_f standards preparation may be required to be sent  to
EPA for verification of contract compliance.  In those cases where the
documentation a.s supportive 6f the analytical results of data packages sent to
EPA, such/documentation is to l^e ^ept on file by the Contractors for a period
of one
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Exhibit E
                                                 Metal Analysis of Ambient Air
                                   SECTION 7

                        METHOD SPECIFIC  QC REQUIREMENTS
                                                                  rations that
                                                                           in
      The purpose of this section is to outline the
are an integral part of the analytical requirements/
determination of target analytes listed in Exhibit*
Exhibit D, Section 3 for metals collected on
inductively coupled plasma (ICP) spectrometry,  inductively coupled
spectrometry (ICP-MS),  and graphite furnace atomic/absorption (GFAA)
spectrometry.  This section is not intended a/ a/eompreheftsdve quality control
document, rather as a guide to the specific QC roeratiotfs that must be
considered for inorganic analyses.  At a m}
to address these operations in preparing
this Exhibit, and the SOPs discussed in SeJ

7.1   These operations include the following:

      Instrument Calibration;
                                                           atory is expected
                                                           in Section 2 of
      Initial Calibration Verific
      Verification (CCV);

      CRQL Standards;

   •  Linear Range Standard  (LRS)

      Initial Calibration/Blank
      Preparation Blank/PB

   •  ICP and ICP-MS

   •  Spike Sample

   •  Duplicate Sample

   •  Laboratory Cjmfral
                                                            Calibration
            erial Dilution Analv
            dxQuantitation Limit
            nal Standards     K
                                                   alibration Blank  (CCB), and
                                                   )

                                                 CS) Analyses;
                                          lyses;

                                          Analyses;
                                   )L)  Determination;  and

                                 pfc ICP and ICP-MS;

                               iP-MS;  and
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                                           Metal Analysis of Ambient Air
      Furnace AA QC Analyses (Method of Standard Additions/.

   7.1.1    Ins trument Galibrat ion

      7.1.1.1  Guidelines for instrument calibration
      D,  Inorganics,  Section 3.7.1 for ICP, Section
      Section 5.6.1 for GFAA.  Each instrument shal
      once every 24 hours and each time the inst
      7.1.1.2  The calibration standards shall
      of matrix and at the same concentration
      following the procedures outlined in Exrfib
      Section 4.6 for ICP-MS, and Section 5.
                                                                     :ype
                                            !ie preparation blank,
                                             D, Sec>cion 3.6 for ICP,
                                            GFAA.
   7.1.2
      Initial Calibration Verificat:
         IC.V)
      7.1.2.1  Immediately after each of the ^T€P. ICP-1&, and GFAA systems
      have been calibrated, the accuracy of the ihitial^alibration shall be
      verified and documented for each analyte by the^-analys-is of EPA  ICV
      solution(s).  When resulting measurements exceed theconfcrol limits in
      Exhibit D, Section 3, Table n/Tl^3-r-the^analysis shallSbyfe terminated,
      the problem corrected, the instrument recaTlbrate4Jl__and the calibration
      reverified.  For ICP, ICP-MS XandCGFSrrH&e ICV shall>e run and
      reported at each wavelength
      7.1.2.2  If the ICVs are not avail*
      of an analyte is not available fronT
      conducted on an
      used for regular
      range.  An indepe
      analytes from a d
      the instrument c
                indepe:
   7.1.3
      Conti
7.1.3.1  To ensi
required in Exhibit^
and Section 5.6.3 for
either prepared
mass useft foj
analyticaVsample.
                             or
                                the
             EPA,  or a certified solution
                 analyses shall be
            oncentration other than that
              within the calibration
                 standard composed of the
               ed in the standards for
           (CCV)

accuracy during each analysis run as
3.713 for ICP,  Section 4.7.3 for ICP-MS,
            shall analyze a CCV solution,
     :-prepared, for every wavelength or
     Ing of the run and after the last
      7.1./3.2/ Each CCV analyzed s^hall reflect the conditions of analysis  of
      all/associated analytical] samples  (the preceding 10 analytical  samples
             pt€iceding analytical samples up to the previous CCV).  The
      durat3*m of^analysis, rinse^, and  other related operations that may
      affect thB^CCV mftasured/re/ult may not apply to the CCV to a  greater
      extent thanche exfctont? applied to  the associated analytical samples.
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                                                 Metal Ai
                                                  .nalys:
                 sis of Ambient Air
      7.1.3.3  If the deviation of the CCV is greater  than ttfe  control  limits
      specified in Exhibit D, Section 3, Table D/IN-3, tzne Analysis  shall be
      terminated, the problem corrected, and the  CCV reanalyzed only once.   If
      the reanalysis yields a CCV value within centre/ limitsV^then  the
      preceding 10 analytical samples or all analytical/saTHDles^aoalyzed since
      the last acceptable calibration verification /shaYL be ahalyzeEKfor the
      analytes affected.  Otherwise the instrumencCsh/ll be recalibrate^ the
      calibration verified, and the affected
                                       ana}
   7.1.4
      CRQL Standards
                                                  for 1C!
7.1.4.1  To verify linearity near the
analysis, the 'Contractor shall analy:
two times the CRQL or two times the
standard shall be analyzed at the be
analysis run or a minimum of twice per
whichever is more frequent, but not before
D, Section 3.7.4 for ICP, Section 4.7.4  for  1C
                                               'CRQL sty
                                                 liche
                                                 t hoi
                 P-MS, and AA
                  (CRI and CRA) at
           •er/is greater.  The CRQL
             d of each sample
             working shift,
               ijitlined in Exhibit
                     6.4 for AA.
      This standard must be run for every wavelength or Iftass used  for
      analysis, except those for A3/TBa7"^eat-r--Ee_, MR, Na, andN/for ICP.
      7.1.4.2  Results for the anal}
      15 percent of the true value fo*
      not, the analysis shall be termii
      analytical samples since the last

   7.1.5    Linear Range Standard Analysis
7.1.5.1  For all
check standard  (L^S)/shall
three calendar  montps) for e/ach
Exhibit D, Sectfion/3.7.5
standard must/be orn for
                                       naly
      .QL standard" must be within ±
 way/e^e/ngl:hT~Tls«d for analysis.  If
       roblem corrected, and  the
      e CRI or CRA reanalyzed.

      :erly)

ses,\a Mnear range verification
  and\g^ported quarterly (every
      FORM III-AAIN as outlined in
                                            >ectibn 4.7.5  for  ICP-MS.   This
                                     wavelengtn  or mass used  for analysis.
      7.1.5.2  Results^for th¥ analysis of  the  LRS  must be within ± 5 percent
      of the true value foixeach wavelength or  mass used  for  analysis.  If
      not, the anjj^tsismust Dfesterminated  and  successive dilutions of the
      standard/must be re^ttjalyzedsuntii>the control limits are  met.  The
      concentzratj^n^crf-^his fftandard^tshyt meets the control limits is the
      upper/1 imd/t of the  rHstrvbnent linear  range beyond which results cannot
      be repop:ed under this^concract without dilution of the analytical
      sample/
                  il and Conti
                             Calibration Blanks Analyses
      7.1.6.1 ~v&^alibxation/blank must be  analyzed at each wavelength or mass
      used for analysis  iimnediately after every initial and continuing
      calibration veri&tcatiqji, at a  frequency of 10 -percent of every two
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                                           Metal Analysis of Ambient Air
      hours during the run, whichever is more frequent, as/outlined in Exhibit
      D, Sections 3.7.6 and 3.7.7 for ICP, Sections 4.7.6/an/4.7.7 for ICP-
      MS, and Sections 5.6.5 and 5.6.6 for GFAA.  The blank/must be analyzed
      at the beginning of the run and after the last analytical sample.
      7.1.6.2  If the absolute value of the blank result
                                                               CRQL
   (Exhibit C), analysis must be terminated, th
   continuing calibration blank (CCB) reanalyz
   a CCB with an absolute value below the CRQ!
   analyzed since the last acceptable calibr
   Otherwise, the instrument must be recall
   verified, and the affected analytical

   7.1.6.3  Each analytical sample must
   CCBs that have been analyzed within
   than 10 analytical samples run betwe
   each analyte in these two CCBs must

7.1.7    Preparation Blank (PB) Analysis

   7.1.7.1  At least one PB (or
   processed through each sampl^
   prepared and analyzed with evfe
   digested, (whichever is more
   Section 3.7.8 for ICP, Section 4"
   GFAA.
rect
                                              prcfblem cs
                                                If the
                                               1 analytical samles
                                               blank must be re
                                             d, the calibration
                                                                       and the
                                                                           ed.
                                                           two consecutive
                                                          ;h other with no more
                                                          e absolute value for
                                                       e CRQL.
                                                  consisting^xaf reagent water
                                                          ij; procedure must be
                                                              of samples
                                                             Exhibit D,
                                                   MS, and Section 5.6.7 for
7.1.7.2  The first ba
one,  the second bat
contain the result
in that SDG.

7.1.7.3  The
to ascertain
following man;
                                                 DG shall to be assigned to PB
                                                  vetc.  Each package must
                                                    ociated with the samples
                                                 SDG and used in all analyses
                                                 reflect contamination in the
        7.1.7.3.1
        less than
        result
        negative CRQL,
                              value of the concentration of the PB is
                                 (Exhibit C), no correction of sample
                                   concentration  in the PB is above the CRQL,
                                  taining less than ten times the blank
                                   ested and reanalyzed for that analyte.
                                   re not to be corrected for the blank
                            concentration in the PB is below the
                          Les with reported analyte values below ten
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        times CRQL and associated with the blank must be/redigested  and
        reanalyzed.

        7.1.7.3.4   The values for the PB must be recorded li

   7.1.8    ICP and ICP-MS Interference Check Samp]

      7.1.8.1  To verify interelement and backgrduh^correction fac£c
      Contractor must analyze and report the re/ultts for an ICP and
      Interference Check Sample (ICS).   The ICS im/st be analyzed at  the
      beginning and end of each analysis run jor A minimunf^af twice per eight
      hour working shift, whichever is more/frequent, b/t itt>t before the ICV
      (see Exhibit D, Section 3.7.9 for ICP^and Sectiofi 4/7.9 for ICP-MS).
      The ICP and ICP-MS ICS must be obtained<£rom EEA (^MSL-LV), if
      available, and analyzed according to'ttje ins-tyucl^Lons supplied with the
      ICS.
      7.1.8.2  The ICS consists of Solutions A and AJT^hat
      analytes and potential interferents.  An ICS analyS
      analyzing the solution for a^il wavSlenRttis or masses
      analyte reported by ICP.
   7.1.9
                                                        t contain both
                                                      consists  of
                                                        d for each
7.1.8.3  Results for the ICP
analytical runs must be within
analytes included in the ICS.  If
the problem, recalibrate the inst
samples analyzed since--ti«-4.ast
analytes contained
supplied with
determined by in
repetitively fo
be made during
supplied EPA
result of thi
value for the li
exhausted).
                                                           and AB during the
                                                  of the true value  for the
                                                  nate the analysis,  correct
                                                   reanalyze the analytical
                                                 ICS.  If true values for
                                                    ICP and ICP-MS are not
                                                    for each analyte must be
                                                   least five times
                                                 This mean determination must
                                                 results for the previously
                                               'cations.  Additionally, the
                                    termination is to be used as the true
                                   t solution (i.e., until the solution is
      7.1.9
      abou;
      met]
      Exhib
      Section
                          analysis is designed  to  provide information
                            le matrix on the digestion and measurement
                            dded before the sample preparation (i.e.,
                            |on).  At least one  spike sample analysis
                            oup of samples for  each SDG,  according to
                           or ICP, Section 4.7.10  for ICP-MS,  and
                           Exhibit D, Table D/IN-3.
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      7.1.9.2  If the spike analysis is performed on the
      chosen for the duplicate sample analysis, spike ca
      performed using the results of the sample designa
      sample" (see Duplicate Sample Analysis).  The avi
      results cannot be used for the purpose of dete
      Samples identified as field blanks cannot be
      analysis.
      7.1.9.3  If two analytical methods are uset
      values for the same analyte within an SDG,
      each method used.
                                                           ?sample  that  is
                                                          itions must be
                                                           the "original
                                                          of  the duplicate
                                                           ^rcent recovery.
                                                               >ike sample
                                                Lke samples must
                                                         Lm^ts  of 75-125
                                                           iociated with that
                                                          nethod must be
                                                        /entration is more than
   7.1.9.4  If the spike recovery is not ;^itb/in the
   percent,  the data for all of the samples/receive^
   spike sample and determined by the
   flagged with the letter "N",  unles the. samp~K 7~-Section 3.7.11  for  ICP,
   Section 4.7.11 for ICP-MS, anb\ S^tioiT-5^6,, 9 for  GFAA?  Duplicates
   cannot be averaged in reporting\resuits.

   7.1.10.2 Samples identified as fie\d Blanks' cannot be  used for  duplicate
   sample analysis.  EPA may require tttat a specific sample be used for
   duplicate sample analvsis^^If two analytical methods  are used  to obtain
   the reported values/for the siame elemen\foka SDG (e.g.,  ICP and GFAA),
   duplicate samples must/ttr^cun b^y each mett)od\ised.

7.1.11   Laboratory,
   7.1.11.1 The
   analyte using
   procedures emplo
   D, Section 3.7.12
   for GFAA.
      7.1.11.3
      established
      corrected, and
                                                S) must be  analyzed for each
                                    preparation, analytical methods and QA/QC
                                      samples received, as  outlined in Exhibit
                                         4.7.12 for  ICP-MS,  and Section 5.6.10
                             LCS mu^5/be prepared and analyzed using each
                             £0 the samples received.   If the  EPA LCS is
                               ty assurance check samples or other
                                ed.  One LCS must be prepared  and analyzed
                                 a SDG or for each batch  of samples
                                requent.

                              the LCS are not within the  control limits
                             alyses must be terminated, the problem
                            s associated with the LCS prepared again and
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Exhibit E
                                           Metal Analysis  of Ambient Air
      reanalyzed.  A control limit of ± 20 percent of the;
      used if no control limits are provided with the

   7.1.12   Performance Evaluation Sample (FES)

      7.1.12.1 The Performance Evaluation Sample (P.
      in monitoring Contractor performance.  The Igbo
      informed in advance of the analytes in the
                                                         value must  be
                                                       ution.
                                                                 Agency
                                                    and report  the  results  of
                                                            jibit D,  Section 3.

                                                            d  in the sample
                                                              e  the  PES  using
7.1.12.2 The Contractor must prepare,
one PES per each SDG, if available, as

7.1.12.3 Prepare the PES using the p
preparation section of Exhibit D, S
the methods described in Exhibit D
samples.  All contract required QC must

7.1.12.4 The Contractor must demonstrate acceptable p^cformance  for
analyte identification and quantification.  If the^ContraJetor  achieves  a
score of less than 75 percent^~tKe~T&genevmay take bub^i/ not  limited to
the following actions:  Show<^ausje^a^/orC^ir^--Ke4^ce, reduction of  the
number of samples shipped to che \aborate^, suspension of sample
shipment, a. site visit, a full «lata\audit/ aj
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Exhibit E
                                              Metal Analysis of Ambient Air
                                                              Llution must be
                                                             Indicated in
   7.1.13.4 The values for the initial sample and seri*
   recorded on FORM XI-AAIN for all analysis systems,/as
   Exhibit B, Section 3.

7.1.14   Method Quant it at ion Limit Determination

   7.1.14.1 The Method Quantitation Limit (MQL) Ain/pg/L)"
   determined for each instrument used, within ^0 /days prior "bo. the"xsfart
   of any contract analysis and at least quarterly (every 3 calendar
   months), as outlined in Exhibit D, Sectiojl 3/7.14 for ICP, Sectiot
   4.7.15 for ICP-MS, and Section 5.6.13 fo/GFAA.  The MQL must be equal
   to or less than CRQLs (0g/L) specified /in Exhibit

   7.1.14.2 The MQLs must be determined/by i6ultiply/ng/t>y three the average
   of the standard deviations obtained/on three noncoiPisecutive days (each
   analyte in reagent water) at a conceh^raticJia^JinreiB times the MQL, with
   seven consecutive measurements.   Each me^uremen^ must be performed as
   though it were a separate analytical sampleXi-e.T^each measurement must
   be followed by a rinse and/or any other procedure normally performed
   between the analysis of separate samples).  MQLs mint be/determined and
   reported for each wave length /orma"Ss—used in the analysis of the
   samples.
      7.1.14.3 The quarterly determined MQL for/ai
      used as the MQL for that inst
      instrument is adjusted in any way
      that instrument must be redetermine
      as the established MQL--€o*
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Exhibit E
                        Metal Analysis of Ambient Air
      7.1.15.2 The correction factors must be determined lender the same
      instrument conditions used for sample analysis.  Ir fae instrument was
      adjusted in any way that may affect the ICP and ICP-l^S interelement
      correction factors, the factors must be redetermined ahcl the results
      submitted for use.  The interelement factors dexerzfirnationNijust be
      reported for all ICP and 1CP-MS analytes,  for/each insCtumenc%ised to
      generate data in the SDG.
   7.1.16   Internal Standard for ICP-MS

      7.1.16.1 The internal standard analyses/is
      presence of physical interferences and/coi
      performed by ICP-MS.
                         lerformadxto check  for  the
                        •ect for/thjcm for  analyses
      7.1.16.2 A minimum of three internal>s^andatd^/ lifted in Table  D/IN-7,
      Exhibit D, bracketing the mass range mushxbe used^  The  intensity  level
      of an internal standard for each sample, dui>i4xjate>vspike analysis,  and
      PES must agree within ± 50 percent of the intenS-ity level of  the
      internal standard of the initial calibration blank^s^anda^d solution
      (SO).  If not, the sample
      fold (1:4) dilution.  If the(intensity leve
      remains greater than 50 percent, \jpnyl
      suspected, and the data on FORMXXV^AIN
      The analytes affected by the interference
      section on the appropriate FORMs I
      AAIN.
                       ed after performing a five
                                £_difference,  %T>,
                         interference must be
                                      with an "E."
                          t be listed in the comment
                         -AAIN, VII-AAIN,  and VIII-
     level
         thi-
      7.1.16.3 The intensify
      CCB solutions must
      the internal standard of  the\ i:
      (SO).  If not
      and the CCV/CCB/rej
      CCV/CCB ZD va
      samples or al
      calibration veriflc^ati
      Otherwise, the  inst
      and the aff.ec
of the in
   ilysis
  ilyzed
  ± 20 percent
 st be tei
Lthin control  limits
                 standards for the CCV and
                   the intensity level of
                 .on blank standard solution
            jiated, the problem corrected
                 first reanalysis yields a
             ten the preceding 10 analytical
 les analyzed since the last compliant
 be reanalyzed for the analytes affected.
.t be recalibrated, the calibration verified
    .es rerun in the context of a new run.
  onc
      7.1.
      must be
      in Exhibit
     jevel of^hy^  internal  standards for the ICV and
        ithin ± 20 percent  of the intensity level of
           initial calibration blank standard solution
             t be  terminated, the problem corrected,
            be started.

          Internal Standard Percent Difference (ZD)
         CP-MS analysis  on  FORM XV-AAIN as indicated
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Exhibit E
                                         Metal Analysis of Ambient Air
   7.1.17   Furnace AA QC Analyses (Method of Standard Additi
                                                       is)
      7.1.17.1    Because of the nature of the GFAA tec
      procedures summarized in Figure E-2 will be requ
      (These procedures do not replace those in Exhib
      this document, but supplement the guidance proyl
                                                   ies, the special
                                                  (for quantitation.
                                                       :ion 5.6.12 of
        7.1.17.1.1  All analyses must fall within
        addition, all analyses, except during fu
        Additions (MSA), will require duplicate/in
        raw data as well as the average intens
        A maximum of 10 full sample analyses
        may be performed between each conse
        and blank.  The raw data package
        concentration values for both inj
        relative standard deviation (RSD)
        For concentrations greater than CRQL,
        readings must agree within 15 percent
                                                                  In
                        calibration
                      |ethod of Standai
                      ction must be repofbed/in
                      id concentration values.
                    maximunf'iaf 20  injections
                    calibration verification
                              ity  and
                             _e value and  the
                           of variation  (CV).
                    duplicate injection
                              the  analytical
                                       ontain
                                          the
        sample must be rerun once  (i.e., two additionalinjee^ions).   If the
        readings are still out, flagthe value reported on^FOR^ I-AAIN with
        an "M."  The "M" flag is requTreTr--for^the analytical>®pike  as  well  as
        the sample.  If the analytacal^-sgike fora~^an^le_requires  an  "M"
        flag, the flag must be reportea\on~TDRM~I-AAIN fortihat sample.
If the preparation blank analyica
85-115 percent, the spiking solution"1
and rerunning the preparation blank one
analytical spike recove*yis still out
problem, respike aricl reanalye all an
that blank.
                                               .yt:
                    'recovery is out  of  control
                    be verified by respiking
                     If the preparation blank
                    control, correct the
                     :al samples associated with
                            M" £
                         je if t
                         Lines
7.1.17.1.2
those requiring
spike to determ
analytical s-pj-ke
sample) of two
/jg/L).  This requr
and the pre_uar_ation b
calibr,
accortfr
blai
bl
                              maly^
        pro
        with
        digestion
         or eadb^analytical sample,  including
               reouire at least  an analytical
    MSA will be~~required for  quantitation.   The
   r/quired to be at a concentration (in the
      L (except for lead which must be at 20
mt "£
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Exhibit E
                                     Metal Analysis of Ambient Air
        7.1.17.1.3  The analytical spike of a  sample must/ be/run  immediately
        after that sample.  The percent recovery  (%R) of  the. spike,
        calculated by  the same formula as Spike Sample/Anaiyses  (see  Spike
        Sample Analysis, this Exhibit), will then determine fte^ the sample
        will be quantitated, as follows:
            7.1.17.1.3.1  If the spike recovery is
            must be diluted by a factor of five
            spike.  This step must only be perf/
            dilution the spike recovery is sti
            from the initial undiluted analys
            indicate interference problems.
                                          ) percent, ^Bt^e sample
                                        »n and rerun withxanothpr
                                         once.  If after
                                       40 percent, report data
                                      id flag/Wsth an "E" to
                                          zovei
                                             ,50
7.1.17.1.3.2  If the spike re
absorbance or concentration is
the sample results to the MQL.  I
percent or greater than 115 percent,
is > >+0 Percent and the sample
    :nt/of the spike, report
   spi^e is less than 85
           esult with a "W."
            7.1.17.1.3.3  If the sample absorbance or concentration  is  < 50
                                    ' *                      ^s^   /
            percent of the spike arid theSpike^Eecpvery is ats/or between 85
            percent and 115 percem:, tAfiL^samle mus^~1re—quantitated  directly
            from the calibration curye apd repoijted^own to/the MQL.

            7.1.17.1.3.4  If the sample\ab^orb4no4 or concentration  is  < 50
            percent of the spike and the\spikB recovery is < 85 percent or
            greater than 115 percent, the^amp^s must be quantitated by MSA.
            7.1.17.1.3.5
            MSA analyse
                e following proceHurek will be incorporated  into
                                  /alcuLations^snust be within  the  linear range
                                  y ;dhe ca^45rat:ion curve  generated at the
                                    analyticaT^run.

                   The ""feample^and: three spikes must be  analyzed consecutively
                   for MSASmantibaj^ion (the  "initial"  spike  run  data is
                       U-f icalty-sexclvWed  from use in the MSA  quantitation) .
                            le  infcctioM are required  for MSA quantitation.
                                 counts  as  two  analytical  samples  towards
                                  percent QC  frequency (i.e.,  five full MSAs
                                  d between calibration verifications) .

                                  runs containing only MSAs,  single injections
                                   QC samples during that  run.
                               be prepared such that:
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Exhibit E
                                Metal Analysis of Ambient Air
                                   Figure E-2
                   Furnace Atomic Absorption Analyses Sc
      Prepare  and Analyze
      Sample and One  Spike
      at  2  times the  CRQL
       (Double Injections Required)
        Analyses within
       Calibration Range
                   YES
                   NO
                               If YES,  repea^ only once
       Recovery of Spike
         Less  than 402
              If still,
                    /Flag Data
                          an "E"
                    NO
                                  NO
                                                              Report Results
                                                            \jfown to MQL
      Sample Absorbance or
     Cone. Less  than 50Z of
     Spike Absorbance or Cone.
                 NO
         Spike Recovery /
      Greater than 852  and  /
         Less than 1153/  /
     Quantitate by MSA
     Spikes at 50%,  100X,
       150X of Sample—Cone.
     {Only Single Injections Required)
                                             Report Results
                                              Down to MQL
                                            Flag with a "W"
                                     Quantitate from
                                    Calibration Curve
                                     and Report Down
                                         to MQL
                                  If YES,  repeat only once
Coefficient  \
  0.995
If still YES
                                                           Flag Data
                                                           with a "+"
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Exhibit E
Metal Analysis of Ambient Air
Oys
                   1)  Spike 1 is approximately 50 perce
                       concentration.

                   2)  Spike 2 is approximately 100 percent
                       concentration.
                   3)  Spike 3 is approximately 1
                       concentration.
             the sample


              the sample
                   The data for each MSA analy/sis/
                   in the raw data documentat
                   measured intensities or
                   intercept and correlati$
                   be reported on FORM
                   MSA must be flagged on
                   the correlation coefficient
                   0.995.
                   If the correlation coefficient
                   analysis is les
                   repeated once.
                   less than 0.995,"
                   run with the bestir
                   FORM X-AAIN report\he\esuits/of both MSA analysis and
                   flag with a "+" for a^y MSA nfesult that yields a
                   correlation coefficient\lesj/than 0.995.
    t be clearly identified
           entrations
           intercept, y-
           The results shall
        Values obtained by
       th the letter "S" if
      ;reater than or equal to
               icular
             is must be
        fficient is still
           iRM I-IN from the
            with a  "+.'
                 On
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Metal Analysis of Ambient Air
                                   SECTION 8
                             REGIONAL DATA REVIEW

      Contract laboratory data are generated to meet ;dhe  specific needs of the
Regions.  In order to verify the usability of data  for  t!h«L intended purpose,
each Region reviews data from the perspective of the eiid-useis-  basfedupon
functional aspects of data quality.  General guidelines for dataxrevie^have
been developed jointly by the Regions and the Natffcobal  Program Offi*
Region uses these guidelines as the basis for data/evaluation.   Indivi
Regions may augment the basic guideline review/process  with additional  review
based on Region-specific or site-specific concerns.  Regional reviews,  like
the sites under investigation, vary based on the nature/of /the problems under
investigation and the Regional response appropriate to/ thjt specific
circumstances.

      Regional data reviews relating usabilifcy^of the Aata to a specific site
are part of the. collective assessment process.  They complement the review
done at the SMO, which is designed to identify contr^QtuaP^screpancies, and
the review done at EMSL/LV, which is designed to evaluate Contractor and
method performance.  These individufiT^&roluations are integ^ajted into a
collective review that is necessary forprogram^attd--4a]joratory administration
and management and may be used to oakevipp?Op*ia,te actiontjo correct
deficiencies in the Contractor's
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Exhibit E
                      Metal Analysis of Ambient  Air
                                   SECTION 9
                         LABORATORY EVALUATION SAMPLES
      Although intra-laboratory QC may demonstrate
performance that can be tracked over time, an exte
program is an essential feature of a QA program
Contractor and method performance, Contractors
comparison studies conducted by the EPA.  Resu
laboratory evaluation samples will be used by
Contractor's continuing ability to produce
results are also used to assess the precisi
methods for specific analytes.
                        rom the analysis oi
                        ,PA to verify the
                                 ical data. The
                                /of the analytical
the/
ep£able an
  id accur.
      Sample sets may be provided to participating^Obnt^actors as frequently
as on an SDG-by-SDG basis as a recognizable QC sample of known composition;  as
a recognizable QC sample of unknown composition; orxnpt recognizable  as  a QC
material.  The laboratory evaluation samples may be senteitfeer by the
Regional client or the National ProgeanL_Off ice, and may beNusepY for contract
action.
                        ed
            return the data
            iround time.
      Contractors are required to arialyze the
package and all raw data within the coptrVct r

      At a minimum, the results are evalOtated' fdr parameter identification,
quantification, and sample contamination. NConi&dence intervals for  the
quantification of target comp~6ufiasNv are based\pn \eported values using
population statistics.  'EPA mavadjust the scoresxm any given laboratory
evaluation sample to compensate ror unanticipated difficulties with  a
particular sample.  Normally, a fraction o£\the compounds spiked  into  the
sample are not specifically listed^ in^-fcfee^ contract.
      The Contracte
laboratory evaluation
provide^score of 90 or above.
      For a score of 89 to
      F
      orEPO co
      Contra
      reduction
      of sample
      data audit; analylsj.s o
      such as a Cure Notic?
  ,  the^Spjitr^ctor shall describe the
              action(s) taken in a letter  to  the
  wi^shin 14 days of receipt of notification from
    75, the Contractor shall be notified by  the APO
    edy for their unacceptable performance.  A
   >ut/EPA is not limited to, the following actions:
   of. samples sent under the contract; suspension
     Contractor; a follow-up site visit; a full
   remedial PE samples; and/or contract sanction,
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Metal Analysis of Ambient Air
      MOTE:  A Contractor's prompt response demonstrating /hat corrective
      action has been taken to ensure the Contractor's capability to meet
      contract requirements will facilitate continuatior/of/full sample
      delivery.
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Exhibit E
                                        Metal
                  Analys:
sis of Ambient Air
                                  SECTION 10

                        ON-SITE LABORATORY EVALUATIONS

      At a frequency dictated by a contract laboratoy
TPO, or their authorized representative will conduc,
evaluations.  On-site laboratory evaluations are c
Contractor's ability to meet selected terms and
contract.  The evaluation process incorporates
Quality Assurance Evaluation and an Evidentia:
                                                              the APO,
10.1
QUALITY ASSURANCE ON-SITE EVALDATIO;
   10.1.1   Quality assurance evaluators ^
   to verify the adequacy and maintenance
   of personnel meeting experience or educatia
   acceptable performance of analytical and QC
   should expect items to be monitored will include
   following items:
                                                 ractor's facilities
                                            Station, the continuity
                                                      and the
                                                    The Contractor
                                                       limited to the
      10.1.1.1
           Size and appea
      10.1.1.2     Quantity, age, avaN
      performance of instrumentation.
      10.1.1.3

      10.1.1.4
      programs.

      10.1.1.5

      10.1.1.6

      10.1.1.7

      10.1.1.8
      inspect!
           Availability,
                  /-	
           Staff oualifica
                       maintenance,  and


              and utilization of SOPs.

                 and personnel training
           Re
            .e storage facilities.

             and raw data.

analytical logbook maintenance and review.

   ictor's sample analysis/data package
                                 evaluation, various  documentation pertaining
                                   Contractor is  integrated in a profile
                                   &  evaluation.   Items  that may be included
                                   laboratory evaluation sample scores,  Regional
                                   erials,  and data trend reports.
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Exhibit E
                   Metal Analysis of Ambient Air
10.2  EVIDENTIARY AUDIT

      Evidence auditors conduct an on-site laboratory evaluation to determine
if laboratory policies and procedures are in place to satisfy evidence
handling requirements as stated.  The evidence audit jis completes the
following three activities.

   10.2.1   Procedural Audit

        The procedural audit consists of review/anc
   SOPs and accompanying documentation for the
   operations:

      •  Sample receiving;

      •  Sample storage;

      •  Sample.identification;

         Sample security;

      •  Sample tracking (from re

      •  Analytical project file org<

   10.2.2   Written SOPs Audit
        The written SOPs
   written SOPs to
   following laboratory
   identification, samp;
   completion of analyy
   assembly.

   10.2.3   Analyti

        The analytical pr
   examination of theanalyt£
   review the filestoBt&feermineT
  ile Evidence Audit
                          analysis); and
                    and examination of the
                    and complete for the
                      ig, sample storage, sample
                      (from receipt to
                 ec£ file organization and
      evidence audit consists of review and
       set file documentation.  The auditors
         Trace.
         Identificati
  it inventory;



    the document numbering system;

e Activity;

ivity recorded on the documents; and
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                                                 Metal Analysis  of Ambient Air
10.3
 Error correction methods.

DISCUSSION OF THE ON-SITE TEAM'S FINDINGS
      The quality assurance and evidentiary auditors
with the APO/TPO prior to debriefing the Contractor
the auditors present their findings and recommenda
necessary to the Contractor personnel.
10.4    CORRECTIVE ACTION REPORTS  IN RESPONSE
        EVIDENTIARY AUDIT REPORTS

   10.4.1   Following an on-site evaluatio
   audit reports which discuss deficienci
   evaluation will be forwarded to the Con
   discuss the corrective actions  taken to res"
   during the on-site visit and discussed in  the
                                           fALITY ASSURANCE AND
                                                    .ce and evidentiary
                                                     on-site
                                                 ontractor must
                                               'deficiencies discussed
                                            siteXeports in a letter
   to the APO, TPO, EMSL/LV (response to the quality a^suraitse  report)  and
   NEIC (response to the evidentiary report) within 14 d&ys orVeceipt  of the
   finding or within the time agreeaupon~-be£Heen  the APO/TPQs^and  the
   Contractor.  If SOPs are required tML_b_e^witteiTlsr--SQE§are  required to be
   amended, the Contractor must proVideXtnTTjWs;, to the TP07 EMSL/LV  (quality
   assurance/technical SOPs) and NEIC\(e^dentlary/SoP2>--wiThin 30 days of
   receipt of the finding or within the\tiihf a^re/6d upon between the APO/TPO
   and the Contractor.
   10.4.2   If the Contract
   resolve the deficienci
   expect, but the Agenc
   of the number of s
   shipment to the Co
   analysis of remed
   Notice.
                         Ls to takeNappfcopriate corrective action to
                    discussed in the on-site reports, a Contractor may
                         .im\ted to, ttte following actions:  reduction
                                             suspension of sample
                           >llowrup srtfe visit: a full data audit;
                                         ict sanction, such as a Cure
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                                                 Metal Analysis of Ambient Air
                                                           (^specifying  the
                                                               id security  of
                                                                   ritten form
                                                                     yierate or
                                                                        Lpn
                                  SECTION 11

                                DATA MANAGEMENT
      Data management procedures are defined as proce
acquisition or entry, update, correction, deletion,
computer readable data and files.  These procedures
and contain a clear definition for all databases
resubmit deliverables.   Key areas of concern incl
(including personnel and security), documentation,
and quality control.

11.1  DATA ENTRY

      Data manually entered from hard copy irfust/be checlced/for accuracy and
the error rates estimated.  Systems should/present entry of. incorrect or
out-of-range data and alert data entry persqnnel>af errors.   In addition, data
entry error rates must be estimated and recorded^ on a monthly basis by
reentering a statistical sample of the data
discrepancy rates by data element.
11.2  CORRECTIONS AND UPDATES

      The record of changes in the
originally generated, submitted, and,
allow traceability of updates.  Docume
each change:

   11.2.1   Justification or

   11.2.2   Initials of
   must be implemented
   source generating t
   11.2.3   Change
   the original del

   11.2.4   Resubmitted di:
   a part of the laboratory
   resubmiss ionx""The entice
   inspected.

   11.2.5
   submit
                                                             dates to data
                                                            documented to
                                                   include the following for
                                                     or changes.   Data changes
                                                    ;roup independent of the
                                                d according to the schedule of
   11.2.
   auditors^
                                   r other deliverables must be reinspected as
                                       inspection process prior to
                                          not just the changes, must be
                                   must approve changes to originally
                                   hanges may be requested by laboratory
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Exhibit E
                                                 Metal Analysis of Ambient Air
                                                                   software
                                                               edit contract
                                                                  ed prior to
11.3  LIFE CYCLE MANAGEMENT

      Life cycle management procedures must be appliedx
systems developed by the laboratory to be used to gene
deliverables.   Such systems must be thoroughly testej
utilization:

   11.3.1   A software test and acceptance plan
   test results and acceptance criteria must
   available in written form.

   11.3.2   System changes must not be made
   generating deliverables.  Changes must
   system and tested prior to implementation.
   11.3.3   Each version of the production
   identification number, date of installation,
   archived.

   11.3.4   System and operations
   maintained for each system.
   an operations and maintenance

11.4  PERSONNEL IDENTIFICATION REQU
                                                  will/be given an
                                                             operation and
                                                               ed and
                                                         ie a user's manual and
                                                            uction systems
                                                           a development
      Individual(s) responsible for the
identified:
                                                  functions must be
   11.4.1   System opera
   training.
   11.4.2   Data bas
   quality control.
   11.4.3
                                                    f.ng documentation and


                                                 £ntry, data updating and


                                    r, backup and archiving.
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Exhibit E
    Metal Analysis of Ambient Air
                                  SECTION 12

                                  REFERENCES

Office of Monitoring Systems and Quality Assurance
Protection Agency,  "Interim Guidelines and Specif ij
Quality Assurance Project Plans", QAMS-005/80,  De

Office of Solid Waste and Emergency Response,  tf. S ./Environmental Protect
Agency, Test Methods for Evaluating Solid Vas/e,  ,Third Edition, SW-846,
November 1986.
Laidlaw, R.H.,  "Document Control and Chain/of/Custody,
National Contract Laboratory Program," Qu^lityXJontrc
Investigations:  Hazardous and Industrial Ss^id Wksxe
ASTM STP 925, C.L. Perket, ed. ,  American Society for
Philadelphia, 1986.
Environmental Protection Agency,
the Analysis of Pollutants Under
Final Rule and Proposed Rule", 40
209., pp 43234-43442, October 26,

American Chemical Society Committee on
Subcommittee on Environmental Analytical\Che
Acquisition and Data Quality Evaluation ii
Analytical Chemistry, Volx
EstablishingX^es t/ Procedures for
    Act;  FinalRule and Interim
               ster, Vol. 49, No.
        Improvement, and
        Guidelines for Data
            Chemistry",
     er 1980.
             iderations for the
             Remedial Site
          testing, Fifth Volume,
          sting and Materials,
Moore, J.M. and Pearson/J.
Contract Laboratory Pr
Hazardous and Industrial /Solid
Perket, ed., Americ
     emedial
     >port for the Superfund
          Site Investigation:
 th Volume, ASTM STP 925, C.L.
terials, Philadelphia, 1986.
 December,  1991
                         Page E-45

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                                   EXHIBIT F
December, 1991

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                                   EXHIBIT F
                           EVIDENTIARY REQUIREMENTS
                               TABLE OF CONTENTS
SECTION 1  SAMPLE CHAIN OF CUSTODY
     1.1  SAMPLE IDENTIFICATION	/./..././.	F-1
     1.2  CHAIN-OF-CUSTODY PROCEDURES  ,  .A  . S\.  . /•/	F-1
     1.3  SAMPLE RECEIVING PROCEDURES  .  .  —\-  •  • /	F-1
     1.4  SAMPLE TRACKING PROCEDURES	/>\,  .  >x.	F-3
SECTION 2  DOCUMENT CONTROL PROCED1
     2.1  PREPRINTED LABORATORY F
     2.2  CONSISTENCY OF DOCUMENTATI'
     2.3  DOCUMENT NUMBERING AND
SECTION 3  STANDARD OP!
     2.4  STORAGE OF EPA FILES   .  .  .  .    .  .  / ............  F-5
     2.5  SHIPPING DATA PA
     3 . 1  SPECIFICATI
     3 . 2  HANDLING
December, 1991

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Exhibit F
                      Metals in Ambient Air
                                   SECTION 1
                            SAMPLE CHAIN-OF-CUSTODY
      A sample is physical evidence collected from
environment.  An essential part of hazardous waste
that the evidence gathered be controlled.  To accoi
sample identification, chain-of-custody, sample r
procedures have been established.

1.1   SAMPLE IDENTIFICATION

     1.1.1   To assure traceability of sampl
     Contractor,  the  Contractor shall have
     identification of samples throughout
     1.1.2  Each sample and sample preparati
     with the  EPA sample number  or a  unique labo
     unique laboratory identifier  is  used,  it  shall
     EPA sample number.
1.2   CHAIN-OF-CUSTODY PROCEDURES

     1.2.1  Because of the nature of\th£
     EPA samples must  be  traceable  frofc
     until they are introduced as evidence
     Contractor shall  have procedures  ensi
     maintained and documented

     1.2.2  A sample  is

      1.2.2.1    It is
      1.2.2.2    It
      1.2.2.3    1
      1.2.2.4    It i
      accessible to autho
                           or from  the
                              effort  is
                                 following
                                      acking
                          ssion of the
                           for maintaining
                       shall be  labeled
                       intifier.   If a
                          referenced to the
1.3   SAMPLE
                        :ed,  the custody of
                & samples  are collected
                 proceedings.  The
             'hat EPA sample custody is
                 rng applies:
              Ln your possession.
            Jyou locked it up.
ited secure area (secure areas shall be
       only).
                               1  designate  a sample custodian responsible  for
                                   esignate  a representative to receive
                                   sample custodian is not available.   The
                                  tainers and sample bottles shall  be
                                   sample custodian or his/her  representative.
December,  1991
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Exhibit F
                                                         Metals  in Ambient Air
     1.3.3   The condition of the custody  seals  (intact/
     inspected upon receipt  by  the  sample  custodian or h

     1.3.4   The sample custodian or his/her  represent
     the presence  or absence of the following docume
     sample shipment:

      1.3.4.1    Airbills or airbill stickers.

      1.3.4.2    Custody seals.

      1.3.4.3    EPA custody records.

      1.3.4.4    EPA traffic reports or S,

      1.3.4.5    Sample tags.
                                       shall be
                                   representative.

                                   1 check for
                                         the
     1.3.5  The sample custodian or his/her representative
     date  all  forms  (e.g.,  custody  records,  traffic  repor
     and airbills) accompanying the/sample^~-*t_^the time  of
     1.3.6   The Contractor shall cot
     problems  such as  absent  document
     custody seals,  and  unsatisfactory
     bottle).
     1.3.7   The Contractor
     problems  on Telephone/

     1.3.8   The follow
     AADC-1 by the  s
     received  and ins

      1.3.8.1
                                  11 sign and
                                    .eking lists,
                                     receipt.
                                repancies and
                               ion, broken
                   •ndition (e.g., leaking sample
      1.3.8.2    Presence c>
      shipping an<
      •ecord the\resolution of discrepancies and
                       rded on appropriate Form
                     >resentative as samples are
        ipping container.

         and condition of  custody seals on


            ien present.

      sample bottles.

      :e of airbills  or airbill stickers.

     Ll  sticker numbers.

  Xsence of EPA custody records.

'absence of EPA traffic reports or SAS packing lists.
December, 1991
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Exhibit F
                                                   Metals in Ambient Air
1.4
      1.3.8.9    Presence or absence of sample tags.

      1.3.8.10   Sample tag identification numbers cross,
      sample numbers.

      1.3.8.11   Verification of agreement or non-a
      recorded on shipping documents and sample c<
1.3.8.12   Problems or discrepancies.

SAMPLE TRACKING PROCEDURES
                                                              to the EPA
      The Contractor shall maintain records
handling from receipt to final analysis.
documentation of the movement of samples
designated laboratory storage areas.
                                                      phases of sample
                                                      include
                                                    les into and out of
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Exhibit F
                      Metals in Ambient Air
                                   SECTION 2
                          DOCUMENT  CONTROL PROCEDURES
      The goal of the laboratory document control prgrafiHs to^assure that
all documents for a specified SDG will be accounted/foir when^fche pr&ject is
completed.  Accountable documents used by contract^laoratories sfaall raclude
but not be limited to logbooks, chain-of- custody
bench sheets , and other documents relating to tWe
The following document control procedures have/been established to assure that
all laboratory records are assembled and stored for deliyferv to the EPA or are
available upon request from the EPA prior to/ the delivery schedule.

2.1   PREPRINTED LABORATORY FORMS AND L06|

     2.1.1  All documents produced by the Contractor wtfich are directly
     related to  the preparation and  analysis  of EPAssampl'a
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Exhibit F
                                   Metals in Ambient Air
2.4
     government agency or commercial client names to prese
     confidentiality of commercial clients.

     2.1.8   Corrections to supporting documents  and ra1
     drawing a single line through the error and enter
     information.   Corrections and additions to support!
     data shall be dated and initialed.   No informa
     or rendered unreadable.  All notations shall
     portions of documents shall be "crossed"

2.2   CONSISTENCY OF DOCUMENTATION
     2.2.1   The  Contractor  shall assign a
     responsible  for the organization and  a;
     2.2.2  All  copies  of  laboratory doc
                                        :he
                                       shall be made by
                                       correct
                                              and  raw
                                             Literated
                                                   jsed
     2.2.3   Before releasing  analytical results^
     shall assemble and cross-check the information^
     records, laboratory bench sheets,  personal and inst
     relevant data to ensure that dafta-pej^aining to
     sample delivery group is  consistent thfoughoutsjthe CSF.
                                      fficer
                               be/complete and legible.
                                        control officer
                                       tags, custody
                                         ogs, and other
                                        'cular sample  or
2.3   DOCUMENT NUMBERING AND
                    3EDI
     2.3.1   In order to provide document
     analysis records, each item in a CSF\shally
     serialized number as  described in ExhO
      CSF #  - Region  -

     2.3.2    All  documi
     bench  sheets,
     preparation record?
     analysis,  custody
     inventoried.
               jer (For
              ability of the  completed
             ae inventoried and assigned a
               Section 2.

                lie:   75-2-0240).
             to each
                   trams,
^   ^V  /
     2.3.3   The Document Control
     ensuring  thatTHTTttecuments
     and are d^livgxedto  tha EPA.
     plastic/ba^sin the^i^leN^ Figure
     documi
              Including logbook pages,
             Screening records, re-
            ^ecords of failed or attempted
rary research results,  etc.,  shall be
               recorc
      The
location.
               ^cer (DCO) shall be responsible for
                   I are placed in the CSF for inventory
                   10 shall place the sample tags in
                    of Exhibit E is an example of  a
           .n EPA laboratory documents in a secure
December, 1991
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Exhibit F
                                                         Metals in Ambient Air
                                                           Arables packages
                                                                  the
                                                                  ging or
                                                                      to whom,
2.5   SHIPPING DATA PACKAGES AND CSF

    2.5.1   The Contractor shall document shipment of
    to  the  recipients.  These shipments require custoj
    containers placed such that they cannot be opene^
    breaking  the  seal.  The Contractor shall documej
    the date, and the method (carrier) used.

    2.5.2   The Contractor shall purge the CSF
    EPA Region 180 days after the report submitsic

    2.5.3   A copy of the transmittal letter/foi/the CSF/wi^l be sent to NEIC
    and SMO.

    2.5.4   The Document Control form is used to^dpcK&nenfc the receipt and
    inspection of shipping containers and samples.  Th£ Contractor  shall
    submit  one original FORM AADC-1 for each ship>ing container.
     2.5.5   The Contractor shall sign and date the airbi
     examine the shipping  containersC~rSCo*d^the presence
     custody seals  and their conditdor
                                                                resent),
                                                               ence  of
    2.5.6   The Contractor shall note\anV problems/wittr-£kuf samples and
    follow the  instructions explained \n  Exhibit,0,  Sample  Log-In Sheet.
     2.5.7   The Contractor shall submit a\omp^«ted Document Control Form
     with each SDG package.
December, 1991
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Exhibit F
                                                   Metals in Ambient Air
                                   SECTION 3

                         STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURES

      The Contractor must have written standard  opera
for receipt of samples, maintenance of custody,  samp
storage, tracking  the  analysis of samples,  and ass
 3.1   SPECIFICATIONS FOR WRITTEN STANDARD OPERAT

     3.1.1   An SOP is  defined as a written  nar,
     of laboratory operating procedures incl
     documentation.  The SOPs must accurate1
     used in the laboratory, and copies
     to the appropriate laboratory perso:
     to ensure that analytical data produc
     acceptable for use in EPA enforcement ca
                                                        edures (SOPs)
                                                               , sample
                                                               data.
                                                      Ictual
                                 of
     3.1.2   The  Contractor's  SOPs shall provide meet
     to meet each of the following specifications  and si
     the basis for laboratory evidey£e~~aadits_.   The Contract
     written standard operating pro
                  re step-by-step description
                            laboratory
                                procedures
                          shall be available
                        dures are necessary
                       ontract are
                      ion and litigation.
                 Sample receipt and

                 Sample storage.

                 Preventing sample contain!

                 Security fo

                 Trace/bijaty of s,

                 Ma
                                                         documentation
                                                           ed by EPA as
                                                        must have
3.1.2.1

3.1.2.2

3.1.2.3

3.1.2.4

3.1.2.5

3.1.2.6

3.1.2.7

3.1.2.8
              and logbooks.

[nd data control systems.



        review of laboratory operation and
                                    contractually-required quality assurance
                                   each individual data package.

                                  data handling, and reporting.
December, 1991
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Exhibit F
                                                         Metals in Ambient Air
      3.1.2.13   Document control,  including  Case  file  pr<

    3.1.3   The Contractor shall have a designated sample Custodian
    responsible  for receipt of samples and have writtpn SOPs"Ndescribing
    his/her duties and responsibilities.

    3.1.4   The Contractor shall have written SOPs
    in of the samples.  The procedures shall inc^l
    documenting  the following information:
      3.1.4.1

      3.1.4.2

      3.1.4.3
      lists.
Presence or absence  of EPA c\

Presence or absence  of air)!

Presence or absence  of El
      3.1.4.4    Presence or absence  of  custody seals
      sample containers and their condition.
    forms.

   stickers.

   or SAS packing


shipping and/or
      3.1.4.5

      3.1.4.6

      3.1.4.7

      3.1.4.8

      3.1.4.9
Custody seal numb

Presence or'absence

Sample tag ID numbers.

Condition

Conditi
      3.1.4.10   Veri
      receiving doc

      3.1.4.11   Re

      3.1.4.12   The defin
      upon recei
                              tonagreement of information on
     3.1.6   The
     performed on any
     following:
                 jlems or discrepancies with the SMO.

                    f terms used to describe sample condition
                              ill havV-jgrltten SOPs for maintenance of  the
                                 I-in and  shall  demonstrate  security  of the
                                  areas.  The SOPs shall specifically  include
                                  reas  for EPA samples  in the laboratory,  and
                                  Icontamination.  The  SOPs  shall include a
                                   10 have access  or  keys to secure storage
              11 have written SOPs  for tracking the work
                sample.   The tracking SOP shall include the
December,  1991
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Exhibit F
                                                    Metals  in Ambient Air
 3.1.6.1    A description of the documentation used
 receipt,  sample storage, sample transfers,  sample
 sample analyses.
      3.1.6.2    A description of the documentation
      calibration and other QA/QC activities.

      3.1.6.3    Examples of the document formats
      used in the sample receipt, sample storage
      analyses.
     3.1.7   The Contractor shall have written/SO:
     identification of  EPA samples  throughou

     3.1.8   If the  Contractor assigns uni
     SOPs shall include a description of
     laboratory identifier and cross-referenc
     3.1.9   If the Contractor uses prefixes  or  suf f
     identification numbers,  the written SOPs shall
     The  Contractor shall  have writ
     laboratory maintains  samples
                                                               ord sample
                                                              ations, and
                                                         cord  instrument
                                                  aboratoryxdocumfentation
                                                  le  transfer,  and sample
                                                                 \7
                                                     intaining
                                                      .entifiers,  written
                                                    to assign the unique
                                                     sample number.
                                               incl
                                         scribing the
                                               lition to sample
                                                   definitions.
                                                ad by which the
                               ier custody;
     3.1.10 The Contractor  shall hav^i written  S&Ps
     assembly  of all documents relating\toNeacb/E
     and managerial review.   Documents shall\b4 $
     basis. The procedures  must ensure  tn^t al]
     pages, sample tracking  records,  chroma
     printouts,  raw data summaries
     documents having referei
     submission  to EPA./The' syste
     inventory procedu
                     ^correspond
                        Case are\coi
                            iclude
                                                        ization and
                                               Case, including technical
                                             led on a Case-specific
                                            documents including logbook
                                                charts, computer
                                               and any other written
                                               iled in one location for
                                                cument numbering and
                                  ihic
     3.1.11 The  Contractor  shall
3.1.12  The Contra
used in preparing
                          r  st
     3.1.13  The-'Contr actos^ shal F
     in sanrple/analy6is^QA/C
3.2
  HANDI
'OF CONFIDENT]
                        writte^i-^SOPs for laboratory safety.

                   iave written SOPs for cleaning of glassware
                      samples under this contract.

                          's for traceability of standards used
3RMATION
     3.2./1  A Contractor  conduttiig work under this contract may receive EPA-
     desl>gnatebVxConfidential information from the Agency.  Confidential
     information must be handled ^separately from other documentation developed
     under thisxcontrkct.   To/ac/omplish this, the following procedures for
     the handling of^conlfidj^nti/il information have been established.
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Exhibit F
Metals in Ambient Air
     3.2.2   All confidential documents shall be voider th
     designated Document  Control  Officer  (DCO).
    ervision of a
     3.2.3   Any samples or information received with
     confidentiality shall be  handled as  "confidently
     file shall be maintained  to  store this  informal;
     segregated from other nonconfidential informal
     confidential samples shall be  treated as  coi
     confidential information, the  DCO logs  thesi
     Confidential Inventory Log.  The information  is then made available to
     authorized personnel but  only  after  it  has b^en signefikout to that person
     by  the DCO.  The documents shall be  returneio  to the/looked file at the
     conclusion of each working day.   Confidential info^ataon may not be
     reproduced except upon approval  by th/EPAxContractiWg Officer.   The DCO
     will enter all copies into the documenSv^ontfcal/sys/em.   In addition,
     this information may not  be  disposed of ekcept upon approval by the EPA
     Contracting Officer.  The DCO  shall  remove aiMkretaiivthe cover page of
     any confidential information disposed of  for  one^year ahd^ shall keep a
     record of the disposition in the Confidential Invent
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Exhibit G
                                                 Metal Analysis of Ambient Air
                                   EXHIBIT G

                               GLOSSARY OF TEEMS

Absorbance - A measure of the decrease in incident li
sample into the detector.  It is defined mathematica
                              A =
                                  •* solvent _
                                  I solution
                  where:
                                                              .ng through a
                         I - Radiation intens
Aliquot - A measured portion of a field s

Analysis Date/Time - The date and milita:
introduction of the sample, standard, or bl
Analysis Group - An analysis group is a set of no mote  thahx^wenty  analytical
samples (as defined below) for the purpose of method Qua^ty Assurance/Quality
Control (QA/QC), such that the QA/QJTreqwLcgdby Exhibit  fiS>sy at a minimum,
prepared and analyzed at a frequency of^onceper"Twen^r_analytical  samples.
                                                                           G-l
                                                            lysis.
                                                         clock) of the
                                                        analysis system.
Analysis Replicate - A single analyti^al\sample/prj]
preparation method and analyzed in
                                                           rough the  analytical
Analysis Run - The actual instrumental
from the time of instrument calibration th;
All sample preparation analyses dihs^ng the
protocols set forth in Ejuiib>t-E^of
in the individual metho/

Analysis Spike Sampl
preparation method
Analyte - The element
interest.

Analytical
preparation

Analytical
fusion, etc
from its/ma
suitabl6.for
                                              ly
                                         contra
of the sample preparations
,the running of the final CCV.
  s run are subject to the QC
    less otherwise specified
                                                 :n through  the  analytical
                                                ysis.
                                    lysis  seeks  to determine;  the element of
                                            le  taken through the analytical
                                          preparation or sample preparation.

                                  method (digestion, dilution, extraction,
                               orVotherwise release the analyte(s) of interest
                               inal  solution containing the analyte which is
                                 er analysis methods.
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Exhibit G
                                                 Metal Analysis of Ambient Air
Analytical Sample - Any solution or media introduced into
which an analysis is performed excluding instrument cali
calibration verification, initial calibration blank, coj^ti:
verification and continuing calibration blank.  Note
defined as analytical samples:  undiluted and dilute
EPA), predigestion spike samples, duplicate samples
analytical spike samples, post-digestion spike s
samples (ICS), CRQL standard for AA (CRA), CRQL s
laboratory control sample (LCS), preparation bl
analysis sample (LRS).
 'an ^instrument on
        initial
   ing calibration
          are all
          and non-
                                                         following
                                                            s  (
                                                            ^i
                                                        interfer
                                                       d for ICP  ((
                                                     B) and linear rang*
Analytical Spike - A post -digestion spike to
adding a known quantity of the analyte to
The unspiked sample aliquot must compensa
samples by addition of ASTM Type II water  x^the
volume of the spiking solution added must not
sample volume.
                                                 repared/pribr
                                                quot
                                                any v
ASTM Type II Water - Distilled water with a conductivi
/anno/cm at 25°C.  For additional sp/
"Standard Specification for Reagera

Autozero - Zeroing the instrument atv
to running a standard blank with the

Average Intensity - The average of two dij

                           /•"	"*•
Background Correction - A/techniquey to
contribution to the inst
      to analysis by
   prepared sample.
  change in the spike
 sample aliquot.  The
of the analytical
                                                                 than 1.0
                                                                L193-77,
                                                             It is equivalent
                                                    at zero.

                                                 injections (exposures).

                                                   or variable background
                                                    .nation of trace elements.
Batch - A group of s

Calibration - The e
absorbance,  emissi
standards.  Calibratibl
this SOW.  Refer to the
method.

Calibration B,
acidified
reagents
preparati
produced

Calibration^
analyst for
                                                 curve based on the
                                         measured characteristic of known
                                   differ for the various methods included in
                                   nterest for a definition specific to that
                                         Lume of deionized distilled water
                                 rochlorlc acid, and containing all of the
                                  ition as those used in the analytical sample
                                   ejected to the preparation method but is
                                  f known standard solutions used by the
                                  trument (i.e., preparation of the analytical
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Exhibit G
                               Metal Analysis of Ambient Air
curve).  The solutions are not subjected to the preparatic
the same matrix as the sample preparations to be analyzec
Calibration Verification  (CCV) - A single element or
solution prepared by the  analyst to be used to
instrument calibration with time and the instrument,
analysis of samples.  The CCV can either be one or,
standards and/or an ICV.  However, all analyte elf
particular system must be represented in this st
have the same matrix as the samples.  The CCV
the middle of the calibrated range.  Analytic
analytical samples or every 2 hours, whichevf
calibration of the analytical system.

Case - A finite, usually  predetermined n
given time period from a  particular site.'
Sample Management Office.  A Case consists
Groups.

Coefficient of Variation  (CV) - The standard deviation"
arithmetic mean.

Continuing Calibration -  Analytica>
verify the calibration of the analy
                                            thod but contain
                                        -element standard
                                          Ability of the
                                             ^during the
                                        quent, to verify the
                                       collected over a
                                      are assigned by the
                                        Sample Delivery
                                             cent of the
Control Limits - A ra;
to be compliant.
if exceeded, or advi
Correlation Coeffi
dependence between
dependent they are the
least squares line.
                                          •ery 12 hours to
Contract Required Quantitation Limit (
acceptable under the contract Statement
more) times the standard deviation of seve
blank.
                              mmum level of quantitation
                                Generally defined as 3.3 (or
                              icate analyses of the method
Con
                    urement  results must fall
                   requiring corrective action
                liant data be flagged.

   (r) which indicates the degree of
/(e.g.,  concentration -  absorbance).   The more
        to  one.   Determine on the basis of the
                                         11 mean calendar day.
                                   of the sample preparation  (digestion).
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Exhibit G
                                                 Metal Analysis of Ambient Air
Dissolved Metals - Analyte elements which have not been d^ges-ted prior to
analysis and which will pass through a 0.45 fan filter.
                                                                e weight after
Dry Weight - The weight of a sample based on percent solids
drying in an oven.

Duplicate - A second aliquot of a sample that is t
original sample in order to determine the precis

EBCDIC - Extended Binary Coded Decimal Interc]

Exposure - A full measurement of an emission
concentration of the analyte can be determ:
manner that meets the systems detection 1
peak scan.
External Standards - Target analytes  analyzed at as^nownx^ncentration prior
to sample analysis, to determine response factors.

Field Blank - Any sample submitted i?rom~the—field identified
                                                            .yte from which the
                                                           ation system in a
                                                           referred to as a
Field Sample - A portion of material
in single or multiple containers and

Flame Atomic Absorption (AA) - Atomic
excitation.

Graphite Furnace Atomic Al
graphite cell for excita;

Holding Time - The el
the sample by the Co'
                                                                a blank.

                                                             that is contained
                                                            EPA Sample Number.

                                                 which utilizes flame for


                                                   absorption which utilizes a
                                                  from the date of receipt of
                                                 s analysis.
Independent Standar'
composed of analytes
for the initial calibratio

Inductively
sequential
the method
technique.
excitatio:

In-Hous
                                    prepared standard solution that is
                                  ent source than those used in the standards
                                           que for the simultaneous or
                                          elements in solution.  The basis of
                                 atomic emission by an optical spectroscopic
                                  line emission spectra are produced by
                                  p frequency inductively coupled plasma.
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Exhibit G
                                                 Metal Analysis  of Ambient  Air
Initial Calibration - Analysis of analytical standards  for/aperies  of
different specified concentrations; used to define  the  liriearlty and dynamic
range of the response of the analytical instrument  to ttye  target analytes.

Initial Calibration Verification (ICV) - Solution(s) obtaineU.from the EPA or
prepared from stock standard solutions, metals or sa^ts xSktaine^Kfrom a source
separate from that (those) utilized to prepare the  (/alteration^:starJdajrds,  and
that have known concentration values.  The ICV is jasea  to  verifyx^he
concentration of the calibration standards and thex^dequacy  of theinstruijient
calibration of the calibration standards and the/adequacy  of the instrument;
calibration.  The ICV is not restricted to preparations made by official
agencies when EPA sources are not available bur should  be/traceable  to an NBS
or other certified standard.
Instrument Blank - For inorganics, acidifi
whether carry-over from a previous sample'
                                                          sd  to determine
Instrument Detection Limit  (IDL)  - Determined by'multiply^ng by  three  the
standard deviation obtained for the analysis of a.  stkadardsolution (each
analyte in reagent water) at a concentration of 3x-5x ibi^on three
nonconsecutive days with seven consyecuTrxveuegasurements  per"

Interference Check Sample - Solution^s;\co"ttt»iniiig both  interfering and
analyte elements of known concentratrpnsNthat c«i  be~^»ed^j!o verify background
and interelement correction factors.  This\soli/ti«to must also  contain  the same
matrix as the analytical preparations. \  \/  /
Interferents - Substances whii
interest.
                                 iffeet the analysis  for  the  element  of
Internal Standards -
known concentration,
basis for quantitatic

Laboratory - Synony
                        ftyt
                           to analysis.  Int
                          the t
          sta^daird,  blank, and sample at a
               standards are used as the
                            .Aliq*
Laboratory Control Sample
specific analytes and subj ec£
monitor method yatSoT contifac^pr pe
             /   ^-	~^
Laboratory
Contractor
sample Tr
receipt)
                                to
:tor as used herein.

 spiked with known concentration of
    entire analytical procedure in order to
                                te on which a sample  is  received at the
                                 d on the shipper's delivery receipt and
                                  red to as VTSR  (validated time of sample
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Exhibit G
                                                 Metal
                     Analysi
.sis of Ambient Air
Linear Range - The concentration range over which the a:
linear.  The range of the instrument for a specific ana
using calibration standards.  The upper limit of this
at each analysis) is the highest concentration calibr
determined value within 10% of the known value.

Mass Spectral Interference - Defined as the inabil
standard quantification ion due to presence of h
"noise" at the same mass.

Matrix - The predominant material of which
composed.

Matrix Modifier - Salts used in AA to les
interferents, viscosity, and surface tensic?

Matrix Spike - Aliquot of a sample fortified (spi
specific analytes and subjected to the entire analytf
indicate the appropriateness of the jnethod for the matri
recovery.
                                                             cal curve remains
                                                             as determined
                                                             range (determined
                                                               dard that has a
                                                           known quantities of
                                                              dure in order to
                                                                suring
Method Blank - A solution produced
method without the addition of a sample. \The s
concentrations of reagents as all othe
impurities derived from the preparation process.
reagents of variable concentrations, the m^tho
reagent concentration used in—the^ sample pr
                                                 the^jmalyt^cal preparation
                                                            contains the same
                                                   preparations plus any
                                                  For preparations containing
                                                blank should match the maximum
                                                 ion(s).
                           d af tec* eachaddit
Method of Standard Addi
standard solution (spikes)/to sample
are made on the origi
y- intercept are determined by
concentration is determined by
Ideally, the spike Wlume
10% of the volume).
spectral effects.   Also re
 -\The addit£toi of 3 increments of a
            of\:he same size.  Measurements
                 The slope, x-intercept and
                s.  The analyte
  bsolute vSJfcfae of the x-intercept.
        to the sample volume (approximately
eract matrix effects; it will not counteract
  as Standard Addition.
Method Detectij
signal, due
standard deyla
method blaj
higher than
metals is t
Of coursfes. all
integration
                             - TheXchemibal concentration that produces a
                             ich is e*mal to the student t 99 times the
                            es qf measurements on at least seven separate
                               rnkthod detection limit will be substantially
                               ;ecrion limit.  The method detection limit for
                               d aeviation of seven method blank analyses.
                               iunffl techniques must be operative and the same
                              izerd as when actual samples are analyzed.
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Exhibit G
                                                 Metal Analysis of Ambient Air
MS-SCAN  - The  ICP  is  coupled to  a mass  selective detector/^H^re  the  instrument
is programmed  to acquire all mass for target analytes anf to/disregard all
others.

Performance  Evaluation (PE) Sample  - A  sample of knowA composition provided by
EPA for  Contractor analysis.  Used  by EPA to evaluates CeSn^ractbi^performance.
Preparation Blank (also reagent, procedure, and meXhoa blank) -
inorganics, an analytical control that contains •distilled, deionizl
reagents, which is carried through the entire analytical procedure
and analyzed).
                                                                     watetand
Preparation Log  - An official record  of the/sample preparation  (digestion) .
Protocol  - A  compilation of  the procedures  tcCbe fol
sample receipt and handling, analytical
deliverables, and document control.  Used s
(SOW).
                                                          with respect to
                                                           :ing and
                                               LymouslVwith Statement of Work
Qualitative Accuracy  - The ability of an  analytical sysl
identify compounds.
                                                           to^correctly
                                               itaining
Quality Control  (QC) Check Sample
of analytes that is analyzed by a  1
acceptable identifications and measurements w^th/procedures
analyze environmental  samples contain!
Analyte concentrations are known by the
                                          ilys;
                                                              concentrations
                                                            that it can obtain
                                                            to be used to
                                                  or similar analytes.
                                                  Preparation of the QC check
sample by a laboratory or s
performing the analysis

Quality Control Set -
that bracket those s

Quantitative Accur.
measure the concen

Recovery - A determination
comparing measured__values
spike values. /'Recovery^
                                rd supplies, other than the laboratory
                                           ical
                                                  jles plus the CCVs and CCBs
                           dete
                                               tical system to correctly
                                   intified compound.

                                  accuracy of the analytical procedure made by
                                     fied (spiked) sample against the known
                                         the following equation:
                                zovery
                                        'Measured value
                                         spiked value
                                                       x 100%
                                                                     Eq. G-2
Relative7 Response Factor (RRFjl  - |A measure of the relative mass spectral
responses'of atKanalyte compared oo its internal standard.  Relative Response
Factors a^e^deter«j.ned by analyses of standards and are used in the
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Exhibit G
                                                 Metal Analysis  of Ambient Air
calculation of concentrations of analytes in  samples.
the following equation:
                                RRF = —2- X -I*
                                      A,,   CL
            where:
                  A  - Area of the characteristi
                  C  = Concentration;
                  is — Internal standard; and;
                  x  = Analyte of interest.

Resolution - Also termed separation, the s<£paj;
chromatogram, calculated by dividing the neif
peaks by the peak height of the smaller p«
100.
                                                        teen peaks  on a
                                                         illey between the
                                                        tved,  multiplied by
Retention Time (RT)  - The time to elute  a  specific chemicalNErom a
chromatographic column for a specific carrier gas  flow r*se,  measured from the
time the chemical is injected into/the~^sts-*£r.eam  until its^awcimum
concentration appears at the dete<(tor,
Retention Time Window  - Retention tin
of interest and is the time  from inj<
from a chromatographic column.  The  wine
of a single component  standard over  a  24-1
times the standard deviatiojv-of-4;he  absolut
Rounding Rules  -  If  the
the figure is dropped,
example, 11.443  is royto

      If the figur
      figure is  drd
      example,  11.446
                                              re*
                                             res
              for each analyte
  /tion of a specific chemical
 ^termined by three injections
Period as plus or minus three
 mention time for that analyte.
       retained is less than 5,
      kept unchanged.   As an
                                                ned is greater than 5, the
                                       retained figure is raised by 1.  As an
                                 'off to 11.45.
      If  the  figure—fallowingxthose"1'fco be retained is 5, and if there are no
      figures crf-her than^aeros be>ond the five, the figure 5 is dropped, and
      the lasr-place-figure retaineo^i^/increased by one if it is an odd
      numbe/or/ it is kep^unchanged if an even number.  As an example, 11.435
      is  r/un^ied off to 11.4
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Exhibit G
                 Metal Analysis of Ambient Air
      NOTE:  See forms instructions (Exhibit B) for except
Run - A continuous analytical sequence consisting of pr
associated quality assurance measurements as required
Statement of Work.

Sample - A portion of material to be analyzed that
multiple containers and identified by a unique s
                           td samples and all
                             contract
Sample Delivery Group (SDG) - A unit within a
identify a group of samples for delivery.  An
samples within a Case, received over a period/of
from all samples in an SDG are due concurre
the following, whichever occurs first:

•     Case ; or
      Each 20 samples within a Case; or
      Each 14 -day calendar period during which samp}
      beginning with receipt of the first sample in

NOTE:  Samples may be assigned to
Tenax® tubes in one SDG, all canis
                                        e or
Sensitivity - The slo
between emission inti

Serial Dilution -
by the dilution facto
undiluted sample within s
influence of interferents

Standard Anal;
target comp

Stock Sol
standard:
                     Case that is
                   s a group of 20 or fewer
                           alendar days.  Data
                             fined by one of
                             [ase are received,
                                SDG.

                            method (i.e., all
Sample Number (EPA Sample Number) - A
by EPA for each sample.  The EPA Sampl
Report which documents information on tha

Sample Recovery (SR) - Ttv
compared to a known quantity
                  ification number designated
                       on the sample Traffic
                   measured in a sample as

                   )
                  .e., functional relationship
    sample by a known factor.  When corrected
    sample must agree with the original
  Limits.  Serial dilution may reflect the
         .nation made with known quantities of
line response factors.
  .on which can be diluted to derive other
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Exhibit G
                                                 Metal  Analysis  of Ambient Air
Time - When required to record time on any  deliverable
expressed as Military Time, i.e., a 24-hour clock.
Total Metals - Analyte elements which have been  diges
Traffic Report (TR) - An EPA sample identification
sampler, which accompanies the sample during shipi
which is used for documenting sample condition

Twelve-Hour Time Period - The twelve (12) hour,
tuning, standards calibration (initial or con$
the moment of injection of the BFB analysis
documentation of compliant tune.  The time
elapsed according to the system clock.

Validated Time of Sample Receipt  (VTSR)  -
received at the Contractor's facility, as
receipt and Sample Traffic Report.

Viewing Area Adjustment Standard:
strong atom line (i.e., Cu) and a
proper adjustment of the observatio'
by ICP (see Method 200.62-B for deta
                                                               ime  shall  be
                                                                to  analysis.
                                                    period  for GC/MS  system
                                                            ition) begins  at
                                                            :ory  submits as
                                                            r  12  hours has
                                                         ich a sample  is
                                                          .shipper's delivery
                                                                  rd of a
                                                            used to  verify the
                                                               metals analysis
10% Frequency - A frequency specification
allowing for no more than 10 analytical  se
verification measurements, as—spe^cified
                                                  an analytical sequence
                                                between required calibration
                                                         Statement of Work.
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