905R93010
                              REGION 5 STANDARD OPERATING


                              PROCEDURE FOR  VALIDATION OF


                                   CLP  INORGANIC  DATA
                   UNITED  STATES  ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
                                         REGION  5
                              CENTRAL REGIONAL LABORATORY


                                     SEPTEMBER,  1993
                         U.S. Environmental Protection Agenc*
                         Region 5, Library (PL-12J)
                         77 West Jackson Boulevard, 12th Fkw
                         Chicago, II  60604-3590

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                                 .p. J. Churilla, Chemist, TPO
                        United States Environmental Protection Agency
                                           Region V
                              Environmental Sciences Division
              Central Regional Laboratory/Laboratory Scientific Support Section
                                      Chicago, Illinois


                                            INDEX


CK                      1.   INTRODUCTION

t-O                      2 .   DATA REVIEW PACKAGE FORMAT

^                      3.   INORGANIC DATA REVIEW NARRATIVE

^                      4.   SAMPLE RE-ANALYSIS

                        5.   DATA REJECTION

                        APPENDIX A:    INORGANIC DATA REVIEW NARRATIVE FORMS
                                       i.   Region 5 Transmittal Form
                                       ii.  Data Review Narrative Cover Sheet
                                       iii. Data Qualifier Sheet
                                       iv.  CLP    Regional/Laboratory
                                            Communication  System     Telephone
                                            Record Log
                                       v.   CLP RAS/SAS Re-Analysis
                                            Request/Approval Record
                                       vi.  Regional Response to Results of
                                            Contract Compliance Screening  (CCS)
                                       vii. CLP TPO Communications Summary

                        APPENDIX B:    SAMPLE/DATA TRACKING FORMS
                                       i.   Central Regional Laboratory Sample
                                            Data Report Organics/Inorganics
                                       ii.  Inorganic Traffic Report  (IRT)
                                       iii. SAS Packing List
                                       iv.  Data Tracking Form for Contract
                                            Samples

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1.    INTRODUCTION .

     Goals

     The purpose  of  this document  is to  present  guidelines  to
     Region 5 inorganic  data  reviewers for addressing  technical
     areas which are left open  to interpretation in the "Laboratory
     Data  Validation   Functional  Guidelines   for   Evaluating
     Inorganics  Analysis",  October 1989  revision.    While  this
     standard operating procedure  (SOP)  will  primarily focus  on
     samples  analyzed through the Contract Laboratory Program (CLP)
     Inorganic Routine Analytical  Services (RAS),  data obtained
     through   CLP  Special  Analytical  Services   (SAS)  will  be
     discussed.

     Several  goals are sought to be achieved through this standard
     operating procedure.  These  include:

     o    Review  narratives of  greater  uniformity which address all
          deficiencies  and their  impact on  data usability.

     o    Review  narratives which can be used to note problems with
          laboratory  performance  and  can  be used  by  the  CLP
          Regional Technical   Project  Officers   (CLP  TPO)   for
          corrective  action.

     Guidance and Responsibility

     This SOP provides  technical guidance for  qualification  of
     outliers  in  areas   which   the   Functional   Guidelines
     characterizes as  "  professional judgement required".

     The  format   for  CLP Inorganic  Data  Review  Narratives  is
     outlined for order  and   content.    No  deviation  will  be
     permitted since  this  would  increase the  amount  of  time
     required for both the Inorganic  Data  Review  Coordinator and
     the data users to  examine results.

     The SOP  will also  examine additional responsibilities of the
     front  line   data   reviewer   including  review  of  Contract
     Compliance Screening (CCS) results/responses,  recommendations
     for rejection of  data or reanalysis of sample  fractions,
     discussions  with  contractor  laboratories, and identification
     of special  technical requirements  as found  in SAS  or PRP
     analyses.

     This SOP cannot address every specific case situation but the
     reviewer should  bring to  the attention of the Inorganic Data
     Review  Coordinator/Task  Monitor  problems  which  cannot  be
     resolved.

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     Data Review Timeliness
     The revised Memorandum of Agreement between Waste Management
     Division  and  the  Environmental  Sciences  Division  dated
     December 19, 1991 addresses timely data review.  The standard
     turn around  time is 21 days  for either RAS or  SAS  review.
     This time can be shortened to 7 days for prioritized samples
     on an exception basis.

     All data review tracking is done  by the Laboratory Scientific
     Support Section  within ESD.    A  weekly report  is  generated
     showing due dates and the status of the review for all cases
     received from contract  laboratories.   It  is imperative that
     all reviews  are  done  within  the turn around time  given and
     presented  to  the  inorganic  data  review  coordinator/task
     monitor.   This  will  allow time to overview  and make  any
     recommendations   for    partial  or   non-payment   of   CLP
     laboratories.

     Data Acceptance/Rejection

     The TPO has the responsibility to initiate any data rejection
     or reduced  useability  actions for Region 5  based on the review
     recommendations.  Most  of the  data  is  acceptable for use or
     acceptable  for use with qualifications.   For both acceptance
     and  rejection  of data  SMO  is notified.    Acceptance  is
     indicated through a copy of the Region 5 transmittal Form and
     data review sent to SMO.  Rejection is indicated through the
     Regional Data Rejection/Reduced Value Form sent to SMO by the
     TPO.
2.    DATA REVIEW PACKAGE FORMAT

     The following will outline the components of the data package
     in the order that  it must be returned  to  the  USEPA Region 5
     inorganic Data  Review  Coordinator/Task Monitor.   The three
     major components of the data review package are:

          o    Inorganic Data Review Narrative
          o    Laboratory QC and Results
          o    Additional case DeliverabLes

     The Inorganic Data Review Narrative and the Laboratory QC and
     Results comprise the data user package.  The third component
     is never sent to the data user unless a copy is specifically
     requested (this does not  apply  to  PRP  data since the entire
     data review package is  returned to the data user requesting
     assessment).

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These three major components are broken down into a number of
parts described below:

2.1  Inorganic Data Review Narrative

     o    Region 5 Transmittal Form
     o    Data Qualifier Sheet(s)
     o    Data Qualifier Definitions
     o    QC Exception Summary Report
     o    As applicable:
          i.   CLP Regional/Laboratory Communication System
               Telephone Record Log initiated by the data
               reviewer, laboratory, or TPO/RSCC.
          ii.   CLP RAS/SAS Re-analysis Request/Approval Form
          iii. Regional Response to Results of Contract
               Compliance   Screen   (CCS)   with   copy   of
               accompanying memo.
          iv.   CLP TPO Communication Summary

2.2  Laboratory QC and Results

     o    Central Regional Laboratory Sample Data Report
          Organics/Inorganics
     o    Inorganic Traffic Reports  (IRTs)  or  SAS Packing
          Lists
     o    Case Narrative from  the contractor laboratory
     o    Cover letters for resubmitted/additional/missing
          data from the contractor laboratory
     o    Inorganic Data
          i.   Inorganic  Analyses  Data   Sheet   -  Form  I
               (including undiluted, diluted and reanalyses)
          ii.   Method Blank Summary Form III
          ii.   Spike Sample Recovery Form V (part 1)
          iii. Post Digest Spike Sample Recovery Form V
               (part 2)
          iv.   Duplicates Form VI
          v.   Instrument Detection Limits Form X
     o    Data Tracking Form for Contract Samples

2.3  Additional case Deliverables
     All other case  deliverables should be  in the required
     order  specified for  the  current CLP  Statement of Work
     (SOW) .  The contractor laboratory is required to paginate
     all deliverables and the  data reviewer must restore the
     data package (minus those items listed in section 2.1 and
     2.2 above)  to the  original  order.   If the  original order
     is not restored,  a great burden  may be placed upon the
     Inorganic Data Review Coordinator or anyone required to
     examine  the  data  at a  later date.   Please  refer to
     Exhibit B of the SOW concerning order of  deliverables.

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Case deliverables  also include  additional  submissions
such as Contract Compliance Screens, laboratory responses
to   CCS,   and   additional  or  missing   data.     Case
deliverables should be in the following order:

o    Contract Compliance Screen
o    Laboratory Response to Contract Compliance Screen
     (Blue Cover Sheet).
o    Additional or  Duplicate Data  Submissions  (Yellow
     Cover Sheets).
o    Remaining Case  Deliverables restored  to  original
     order according to the SOW.

The three components of the data package must be packaged
as follows to expedite review by the USEPA  Inorganic Data
Review Coordinator and xeroxing by clerical staff:

o    Inorganic Data  Review  Narrative  -  held  together
     with a paper clip.
o    Laboratory QC and Results - held together  with a
     rubber  band.     Both the  Inorganic Data  Review
     Narrative and Laboratory QC and  Results  are held
     together with a rubber band.
o    Additional Case  Deliverables - held together with a
     rubber band.
o    Entire data review package is held together with a
     rubber band (if too large, use a box).

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3.   INORGANIC DATA REVIEW NARRATIVE

     3.1 Outline
     The Inorganic Data Review Narrative is the primary description
     of   outlier   performance  and   reference   point   for   all
     qualifications of results.  The purpose is to provide a clear
     and  concise  narrative  which  addresses  all  technical  and
     contractual  areas  which  the  data  reviewer  has  examined.
     Supporting documentation such as  telephone  logs,  reanalysis
     requests, and  memoranda  for  rejection of data  will also be
     included in this review package component.

     The Inorganic  Data  Review Narrative  consists  of these major
     elements:

     o    CRL Transmittal Form:   The EPA data  review task monitor
          signs  and  dates  this  form  and indicates  the  final
          disposition of the case  to the user.
     o    Data Qualifier Sheets:   This provides  discussion of the
          technical  and  contractual points  which each  reviewer
          examines  in each Inorganic case.  Each of  these points
          must be addressed for each  sample fraction (TCP, GFAA,
          Mercury and Cyanide)  unless otherwise  indicated:

          i.   Holding Time
          ii.  Calibration
          iii. Blanks
          iv.  Interference Check  Sample
          v.   Laboratory Control  Sample
          vi.  Lab and Field Duplicate Sample  Analysis
          vii. Matrix Spike Analysis
          viii.Furnace Atomic Absorption QC
          ix.  ICP Serial Dilution
          x.   Sample Result Verification
          xi.  Additional  Case  Specific  Problems   -   only  if
               observed
The following  items  are  also found in the  Inorganic Data Review
Narrative if applicable:

     o    CLP  Regional/Laboratory  Communication  System Telephone
          Record Log
     o    CLP RAS/SAS Re-analysis Request/Approval Form
     o    Regional Response to Results of Contract Compliance
          Screening (CCS).  Copies of the completed green cover form
          and supplementary memo are inserted if either:
          i.   Data has been determined to be non-compliant by CCS
               but is determined to be usable by the region.
          ii.  Data  is  unusable  by  the  Region  and  :s  both
               technically and contractually non-compliant.
     o    CLP TPO Communication Summary
          Copies of communications between laboratories,  CLP TPOs
          and/or  APOs  are   included   if  technical/contractual

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     problems .of a potentially broad nature (i.e. internal lab
     problem  as  opposed  to a matrix problem)  are observed.
     These will  be  noted  in  the  Data Qualifier  Sheets  for
     outlier performance for the case at hand.

3.2  Detailed instructions for  Completion of  Inorganic Data
     Review Narratives

     The primary guidance  for qualification of CLP RAS data
     shall be the current edition of the Inorganic Functional
     Guidelines.  In  addition to format  and  style,  further
     definition  of  qualifiers is discussed below under  the
     appropriate subject.  Copies of all necessary forms may
     be found in Appendices A and B.

3.2.1 CRL Transmittal Form
     The reviewer should check  off  at  least one of the four
     statements on the bottom of the  cover sheet which best
     characterizes status of the data.

     o    Data are acceptable for use
     o    Data  are  acceptable  for  use with  qualifications
          referenced above.   See Data Qualifier  sheets  and
          Calibration Outlier forms for details.
     o    Data  are  preliminary  -  pending verification  by
          contractor laboratory.  See case summary above.
     o    Data are unacceptable.  See case summary above.

The first statement would be used rarely since any qualifier
would void its use.   The second statement is the most common
in  use  since  almost  all  cases  will  have   some qualified
results.  The third statement is used  when a  deliverable is
missing requires clarification, or reanalyzed/resubmitted data
is required but some preliminary results may be transmitted.
The fourth statement refers to samples  or  fractions which are
determined to be unusable.   Data that has been found to be
both technically and contractually unusable will be returned
to the Sample Management Office  (SMO).   The  details of data
rejection are described in Chapter 5.

3.2.2 Cover Sheet.
The cover sheet  will  present a brief  summary of major case
problems and  the status of  the data.   A major  problem is
defined as situations where one or more sample fractions are
totally estimated or unusable.

The cover sheet will categorize  the  number of  samples, matrix
type (i.e. water, soil), and analytical service (i.e.  full RAS
inorganics,  metals only,  SAS).  If the analytical service is
a SAS,  the  nature of  the  SAS must be described (i.e. fast
turnaround,    low  detection  limits,   additional/alternate
parameters,  high hazard).

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The cover sheet shall reference other narrative sections such
as data qualifier sheets and calibration outlier forms which
detail outliers  of  performance.   The reviewer  should never
attempt to cram the full details on the cover sheet.

The hours required to complete the review should be noted.

3.2.3 Region 5 Data Qualifiers
This section details Region  5's variations from the inorganic
National  Functional Guidelines  and those  areas where  the
Region  feels  it  can  replace  the  "professional  judgement"
criteria found in the National Functional Guidelines with more
definitive guidance.

3.2.3.1 Holding Times
The following table indicates the holding time criteria being
used in Region 5.  Soil  and  sediment criteria are the same as
the criteria for water samples though they are not preserved.

METALS:   >6 MONTHS UNUSABLE  (R)

MERCURY:  >28 DAYS  ESTIMATED (J)  >56 DAYS  UNUSABLE  (R)

CYANIDE   >14 DAYS  ESTIMATED (J)  >28 DAYS  UNUSABLE  (R)

3.2.3.2 Calibration
The Regional guidance follows the National Functional Guidelines
with respect to %recovery for the ICV and CCV.

If the calibration  curve coefficient  is <  0.995,  check to see if
the curve was  generated using a  computer  assisted second degree
fit.  If not, qualify sample results > IDL  (> CRDL for CN and Hg)
as  estimated (J) and results <  IDL  (< CRDL  for  CN  and Hg)  as
estimated (UJ).

3.2.3.3 Blanks
This criteria applies to all calibration blanks,  preparation blanks
and field blanks.

For blanks  with analytes having  negative  results  whose  absolute
value exceeds the CRDL, all associated sample results  are qualified
as unusable  (R).

For blanks with analytes > IDL but < 5X the  CRDL, associated sample
results < 5X the blank level are reported as undetected (U); sample
results > 5X the blank level  are  qualified  as estimated  (J).

For blanks with analytes >  5X the CRDL,  all  associated samples are
unusable  (R) and the system is considered out of control.

3.2.3.4 Interference Check Sample
The evaluation of the interference check sample follows the current
National Functional Guidelines for  inorganic data validation.

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     3.2.3.5 Laboratory Control Sample
     The evaluation of the laboratory control sample follows the current
     National Functional Guidelines for inorganic data validation.

     3.2.3.6 Laboratory Duplicates and Field  Duplicates
     Field duplicates are evaluated with the same acceptance criteria as
     the laboratory generated duplicates.  If duplicate analysis results
     for  a  particular   analyte  fall outside  the appropriate  control
     limits, qualify the  results for  that analyte  in  all  associated
     samples of the same matrix as estimated (J).  If a field blank was
     used for duplicate analysis, all other  QC data must be carefully
     checked  and   professional  judgement  used  to   determine  any
     qualification of the data.

     3.2.3.7 Matrix Spike Sample Analysis
     The  evaluation  of  the matrix  spike sample follows  the criteria
     specified in the current National Functional Guidelines except with
     regard to post digestion spikes.  Post digestion spikes should be
     evaluated with the same criteria as the  other spike samples.

     3.2.3.8  ICP Serial Dilution
     The  %Difference between the  sample and  the  dilution  should be
     within  10%.   If this  criteria are not  met  the results  for  the
     effected analyte are flagged as estimated  (J) regardless  of whether
     positive interference or negative  interference is indicated by the
     serial dilution.

4.    Sample Reanalysis

     Under certain  circumstances it is necessary to request a laboratory
     to reanalyze samples.   These circumstances generally  fall into two
     categories:

     4.1  First,  some reanalyses are automatically required by contract.
     For  example,  when surrogate  recoveries  do  not  meet  acceptance
     criteria the lab must  rerun the sample to determine if this is a
     matrix problem or  a lab problem.

     4.2   Second,  reanalysis may  be necessary because  of  laboratory
     error.   For example,  if a lab  over diluted a sample or failed to
     run  a  lab  blank with  that particular sample,  reanalysis  may be
     required.   In  this  case the reviewer first must discuss the problem
     with the TPO and the data user to determine if reanalysis should be
     done.

     4.3  In both  cases the  TPO must sign a  reanalysis request  form
     which is forwarded to the Sample Management Office and the APO in
     Headquarters who approves the  reanalysis  and determines  if the lab
     can request payment for it. The Region can not directly request a
     lab to do additional work.

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5.    Data Rejection, and Reduced  Value  Determination


     5.1  In some cases reanalysis can  not  fix the defective data.  This
     is often  due to lack of sample or  exceeded holding times.  In these
     instances the data may be rejected and payment withheld  from the
     laboratory.   The decision not to  use  data  is  the  sole decision of
     the Region.  If the Region recommends  that the data be rejected the
     rejection must be based on contractual requirements if there is to
     be any reduced payment to the laboratory.  There are two clauses in
     the CLP contract that allow for  reduced value and  data rejection
     determinations:   The Inspection of Services clause and the Warranty
     of Services  clause.


     5.2  Actions Under the Inspection of  Services clause
     This clause  allows the Government to  reduce  the contract price to
     reflect the value of the services  performed.  The evaluation of the
     RAS services  performed must  be completed  within the  30-day time
     period following the EPA's receipt of  the data.    For  SAS's this
     time period  is 45 days.  Before any data is rejected the data user
     is consulted by the Technical Project  Officer  (TPO) to confirm that
     the data is unusable  for the  purpose it was collected.   The TPO
     prepares  a memo  to the  Sample Management Office  explaining the
     contractual  reasons for rejection or  reduced payment which is sent
     to   SMO   with   any  rejected   data   and   a   completed   Data
     Rejection/Reduced Value Form.  The TPO's recommendation  for the
     reduced value of the data should attempt to  answer the question,
     "If this  is  the quality of the data  I  ordered, what would I have
     paid for  it?"  The reduced value recommendation must be resolved by
     EPA and the  laboratory before the lab can  be paid.

     5.3  Actions Under the Warranty of Services  Clause
     The Warranty of Services clause is intended  to provide protection
     against problems with  non-compliant data fund after acceptance has
     occurred.   This clause  allows  data rejection  or  reduced value
     determinations by revoking acceptance of the data for the following
     reasons:

          o    Latent  defects  (Detects which  couldn't  be  discovered
               using normal inspection techniques)

          o    Contractor Fraud

          o    Gross Mistakes

          o    Warranties not met by the contractor

     Revocation  of acceptance  must  be   accomplished  within  90 days
     following the original acceptance of  the data.  Acceptance  and the
     beginning of the  90-day Warranty  of Services  Period  occurs when the
     Region transmits a copy of  the completed data review to the  Sample
     Management Office or 30 days  after the  data package  is received by
     the Region;  whichever occurs first.

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     5.4  Under  both clauses,  whether the  data  is being rejected  or
     recommended for reduced value,  the TPO's  first action should be to
     notify SMO  by  phone that  a  recommendation is  going  to be  made
     regarding payment for the  data.   This should prevent  accidental
     payment of the  lab before usability has  been determined.  It should
     also be noted that rejections under both the Inspection of Services
     and Warranty of Services clauses do not  have to  be  rejections  of
     the entire data package but may be  limited to specific fractions
     and samples.

6.    Actual Damages

     In some cases the laboratory does  not  deliver  any data because it
     did not analyze the samples.   This  may be due to sample loss  or
     destruction, instrument breakage or missed holding times.  In such
     cases,  when  the Government does not receive the data, it may pursue
     actual  damages under  the  Authority  of the  Risk  of  Loss  to
     Government Samples.   To make  a claim for actual damages the TPO
     informs the Regional Project  Manager  (RPM)  of the  situation who
     then submits a  written  claim to the  APO in  Headquarters detailing
     the  actual  sampling costs that  the  Government will  incur  by
     resampling.  The APO will forward the request and documentation to
     the CO who will then negotiate the actual damages amount with the
     CLP laboratory.

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APPENDIX     A

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      .  UNITED STATES ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
                            REGION V

   DATE:

SUBJECT: Review of Region V CLP Data
         Received for Review on	
   FROM: Charles T.  Elly,  Director(5SCRL)
         Central Regional  Laboratory
     TO: Data User:
We have reviewed the data for the following case(s).

SITE NAME:	SMO Case No._
                          No. of       DU/Activity
EPA Data Set No.	Samples	Numbers   	
CRL No.
SMO Traffic No.
CLP Laboratory:	Hrs . for Review_

Following are our findings:
( )  Data are acceptable for use.
( )  Data are acceptable for use with qualifications.
( )  Data are preliminary - pending verification by laboratory
( )  Data are unacceptable.

cc:   Elenor McLean, Sample Mgmt.Office
     Edward Kantor, EMSL-Las Vegas

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                      DATA QUALIFIERS
PAGE   OF
 CONTRACTOR:
                                       CASE
      Below  is  a  summary  of the  out-of-control  audits  and the
 possible effect on  the  data  for  this case:
Reviewed by:
      rbore:
       Date:'
 Hrs. Required
  for Review:

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                             DATA QUALIFIERS
Contractor:                                     I  Case
   Below is a sun^a'y of the out-of-control  audits and the possible effect on the
   data for this case:
 Reviewed by:
       Phone:
        Date:

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                                                          In Reference to Case No(s):
                          Contract Laboratory Program
              REGIONAL/LABORATORY COMMUNICATION SYSTEM
                              Telephone Record Log

     Date  of Call:
     Laboratory Name:
     Lab Contact:
     Region:
     Regional Contact:
     Call Initiated By:   	 Laboratory      	 Region
In reference to data for the following sample number(s):
Summary of Questions/Issues Discussed:
Summary of Resolution:
                  Signature                                         Date

Distribution:  (1) Lab Copy, (2) Region Copy, (3) SMO Copy

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                      CONTRACT LABORATORY  PROGRAM
                SAS RE-ANALYSIS REQUEST/APPROVAL RECORD

SECTION A
//I.  SAS No.    	             112.  DPOorRSCC
  .   Details of Re-Analysis Request:
     o  Laboratory Name: 	
     o  Sample No(s). «• Parameter(s):
     o  Reason for Re-Analvsis:
     o  Procedure for Re-Analysis:
//<».  Name of SMO Contact:  	       Date      /     /
         REQUEST:         Approved  	    Not Approved 	
         RE-ANALYSIS:     Billable           Not Billable
SECTION B  (TO BE COMPLETED BY SMO)
ill.  Date of Laboratory Notification (Verbal)     /    /

//2.  Re-Analysis Start Date      /     /              //3.  Data Due Date      /    /
SECTION C  (COORDINATOR CONCURRENCE)

Concurrence By	\	      Date      /    /
               SMO Coordinator Signature

                               Return intact form to:
                             Sample Management Office
                                    P.O. Box 818
                             Alexandria, Virginia 22313
         Distribution:  (1) DPO/RSCC Copy  (2) SMO File Copy   (3) Lab Copy
                                                                            7/22/86

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                                   COVER SHEET
       REJECTED/REDUCED VALUE DATA FROM THE TECHNICAL REVIEW OF
                        ROUTINE ANALYTICAL SERVICES OF
                THE NATIONAL CONTRACT LABORATORY PROGRAM
Response date      	    USEPA Region
Data Rejected      	    Reduced Value Considerations	(check one)

Technical Project Officer  	•_	

Technical Data Reviewer	

Laboratory Name	

Case Number	
Affected SDGs and Sample Numbers
Data rejected or reduced value recommended for  (check appropriate sections)

All OrganJcs     	     Pesticides       	     Cyanide

Volatiles         	     All Inorganics   	

Semi-Voiatiles   	     Metals         	
THIS IS A COVER SHEET ONLY. It is used to identify the Regional response to the
technical data review where datr is rejected or considered to have reduced value.

1.    If data  are  rejected this  cover  sheet  must be  sent  to  SMO,  CCS  Section  Leader
     accompanied by:

     a>    A signed  memo from  the Regional TPO describing the rejection of the data

     b)    All rejected data

2.    If data are recommended for reduced value, this cover sheet must be  accompanied by a
     signed memo  from  the Regional TPO describing the  justification for reduced value
     recommendation.  DO NOT RETURN THIS DATA TO SMO.

3.    SMO  will check the  Regional recommendations for reduced value  considerations against
     the results frorr. CCS.

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                      -CONTRACT LABORATORY PROGRAM
                  Deputy Project Officer Communication Summary

Date DPO Notified of Issue:	  DPO Notified By:	
Subject Laboratory:	  Case/Sas No:

Contact for Resolution:                                 	
                                           (Laboratory or PO)
Date of Contact:   	  Call  or  Visit  (Circle One)
Summary of Issues & Resolutions:
Document the issue(s), resolution(s), and action deadlines, if any.
               Signature                                    Date
                 Region

(1) DPO Copy        (2) Project Officer Copy       (3) SMO Copy       (<0 Lab Copy

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        UNITED STATES ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
                            REGION V

               ESD Central Regional Laboratory
           Data Tracking Form for Contract Samples
Data Set No.__	CERCLIS No..

Case No.	Site Nane Location:
Contractor or EPA Lab:.	_Data User:
No. of Samples:	Date Samples or  Data Received:.
Have Chain-of-Custody records been received? YES	NO	
Have traffic reports or packing lists been received?  YES	NO	
If no, are traffic report or packing list numbers written on the
chair.-cf-custody record? YES	NO	
If nc, which traffic report or packing list numbers are missing?-
Are basic data forms in?  YES	N0_
Nc. of samples claimed: 	 No. of samples received:

Received by:	Date:	

Received by LESS:	Date:	
Review started:	Reviewer Signature:.
Tc~al time spent en reviev;:	Date review completed:.

Ccpied by;      	Date:	

Mailed to user bv:	Date:	
DATA USERS:
Please fill in the blanks below  and return this form to:
Sylvia Griffin, Data Kgmt.  Coordinator, Region V, 5SCRL

Data received by:	;	Date:	
Data review received by:	Date:	
Inorganic Data Complete[ ]  Suitable for Intended Purpose[  ]  Vif OK
Organic Data Complete   [ ]  Suitable for Intended  Purpose[ ]  list
Dioxin Data Complete   [  ] Suitable  for  Intended Purpose[  ]  prblms
SAS Data Complete      [ ] Suitable  for  Intended Purpose[  ]  below.
PROBLEMS:  Please  indicate  reasons  why  data  are not  suitable  for
your uses.


Received by Data Kgr.r. Coordinator  for  Files  Date:   	

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Region 5, Library (PL-12J)
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Chicago, It  60604-3590

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