U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Region III
Environmental Services Division
Central Regional Laboratory
sample submission Guidelines
Fourth Edition
November 1994
839 Bestgate Road
Annapolis, Maryland 21401
R3 00040
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Table of Contents:
Laboratory Contacts ii
I. Introduction 1
II. Project Scheduling 1
1. Method Selection 1
i. Test Methods -....,* , 1
ii. Quantitation Limits ........ . . 1
2. Shipment Notification ........... 2
III. Sampling 2
1. Sample Collection 3
2. Blanks 4
3. Sample Identification . .5
4. Shipping Requirements 6
IVt Pollution Prevention 6
V. Tables . 6
1. Aqueous Sample Requirements . ......... 7-15
2.' Non-aqueous Sample Requirements . 16-18
Attachments
1. Extractable Target List NQLs . 19
2. Inorganics NQLs ...' 20
3. Metals NQLs 21
4= Pesticide and PCS Target List NQLs 22
5. Volatile Target List NQLs . 23
6. TCLP Extractable Organics Analysis NQL ........ .24
7. Example Sample Tag and Custody Seal 25
8. Hazard and Risk Exposure Data Sheet ..26
9. Station Location Data Form 27
10. Blank Chain of Custody Form 28
11. Example Chain of Custody Form 29
U. S. Environmental Protection Agency
Environmental Science Center
701 Mapes Road
Ft. Meade, MO 20755-5350
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Laboratory Contacts: '
Laboratory Branch Chief ........... 410-573-2646
Sample Custodian .............. . . 410-573-2799
Inorganic Section Chief . . . . 410-573-2644
Organic Section Chief ...... 410-573-2681
Facsimile Number (FAX) ...... ........ 410-573-2698
Mailing Address:
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Region III, Central Regional Laboratory
839 Bestgate Road
Annapolis, Maryland 21401
REMINDER: .
If you have ANY questions, please call the Central Regional Laboratory Lab
Branch Chief or sample custodian for help.
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Region ZIX CRL Sample Submission Guidelines
I. Introduction
As a regulatory agency, EPA makes many technical decisions based on environmental
data. The Agency has continually.stressed assurance that reliable analytical
data be used in its decisions and has adopted "good science" as one of its
central themes. This is consistent with the Regional strategic goal of "reliance
on data" fRegion III Strategic Direction, memo dated 8/19/93. S. Laskowski to All
Regional Staff). Much has been done to control data quality in the laboratory.
Equally important is the sample collection and handling process which precedes
laboratory analysis. Samples must be representative of the matrix being studied,
must be collected using methods that will maintain sample integrity, and must be
properly preserved to avoid chemical or biological changes, with that in mind,
these guidelines have been prepared to assist samplers who will be submitting
samples to the Central Regional Laboratory (CRL), Region III. _
The Agency Contract Laboratory Program (CLP) has developed extensive guidance and
procedures for submission of samples to their contract laboratories. CLP was set
up primarily to service a single program, CERCLA/SARA, a.k.a. SUPERFUND. CRL
supports all Agency programs and has developed a series of protocols that will
allow us to satisfy requirements for a variety of programs. These guidelines
must be followed when submitting samples to CRL. When followed properly they
link the field and laboratory aspects of your studies in a way that will provide
reliable, defensible information essential for informed decision making.
Unless specifically required by law, where there are differences in program
methods, CRL has adopted the more conservative and restrictive procedure as the
guidance standard followed. If specifically required by legislation, the methods
are followed as written in the Federal Register within generally accepted
scientific .principles.
II. Project Scheduling
To efficiently balance the workload, we request at least one month notification
before samples are submitted (two months preferred).
1. Method Selection - .
i. Test Methods -
Test methods are approved procedures for 1) measuring the presence and
concentration of physical and chemical pollutants 2) evaluating toxicological
properties or 3) measuring the effects of substances under various conditions.
The Central Regional Laboratory of Region III provides a wide array of
environmental analytical techniques. The methods are not static and therefore
require constant update. It is .important that the samplers identify during the
data quality definition phase of the project the methods and detection limits
they would like CRL to use. If sufficient time is allotted to the laboratory,
CRL will make every effort to perform the requested test as defined by the
Quality Assurance Project Plan (QAPP). If insufficient time is allotted to the
laboratory, the lab will communicate with the requestor to determine a suitable
alternative method. ,
ii. Quantitation Limits -
CRL refers to a nominal quantitation limit (NQL) for all of its analytical
methods. • The nominal quantitation limit is defined as the quantitation limit
that would be achieved under 'normal' analytical procedures. Such normal
procedures would include factors like - sample size & weight, dilution or
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concentration, and matrix effect. If any of these factors change, CRL analysts
report the actual quantitation limit (AQL) by incorporating the factor(s).
For example, a routine sample for VOA uses 5 ml of water. Upon
analysis the analyst discovers that the sample is highly
contaminated and requires a 100 fold dilution. No usable data was
generated with the first run. When reported, the analyst will
adjust the NQL by a factor of 100 (AQL=NQL*100). If non-routine
levels of detection are required, CRL will accommodate the requests
for non-routine detection levels with advance notice if it is
technically and economically possible. Attachments 1-6 list the
NQLs routinely achieved for various analytical parameters.
If the sampler is unable to provide sufficient sample amount, the laboratory will
analyze the sample as best it can. If multiple tests use the same sample
aliquot, the PROJECT MANAGER will be notified and asked to determine which tests
are priority tests for the given aliquot. In either event, elevated detection
limits should be expected.
2. Shipment Notification -
Shipping schedule arrangements should be made-at least three (3) working days
prior to shipment. If the laboratory is expecting a shipment but one was not
sent, kindly notify the sample custodian by 9:00 a.m. on the morning the samples
were scheduled to arrive at CRL. If there is a difference in the number of
samples scheduled on a particular date, then the sample custodian must be
notified as well. All notifications or changes should be phoned or faxed in by
3:30 p.m. the day of shipping. Always notify the sample custodian when samples
have been shipped.
III. Sampling
Tables 1 and 2 of these guidelines show specific containers, preservatives,
volumes/weights, blank requirements and holding times for aqueous and non-aqueous
samples submitted to CRL. It is essential that the guidelines be followed so
that we produce reliable data that meets the needs of your projects. The minimum
volume or weight required allows us to perform a single analysis plus any quality
control we employ during the analyses. Avoid volumes or weights in excess of two
times the minimum, since the laboratory must dispose of the material after
analyses and incur a cost that may become prohibitive. Please combine samples
for all analytes requiring the same container and preservative in as few
containers as possible. .
SAMPLES WITH 4°C AS A PRESERVATIVE REQUIREMENT MUST BE SHIPPED WITH
SUFFICIENT ICE TO REMAIN COOL AT 4°C WHILE IN TRANSIT.
Samplers must be aware of the holding times for all analyses requested and ship
samples to CRL as quickly as possible. Holding times are calculated from the
time and date of sample collection and not the date of receipt at the lab. In
order to assure sufficient holding time and proper temperature preservation, all
samples collected should be sent to the lab at the end of each collection day.
Samples not properly preserved and/or shipped to the laboratory will result in
the data being flagged and could jeopardize its use particularly in enforcement
situations. When samples are not properly shipped or preserved, or when there
is insufficient volume, the project manager will be notified and given the
opportunity to resample. The laboratory reserves the right to postpone analyses
of improperly preserved or shipped samples if other samples submitted to CRL have
arrived during the same time period and it is determined that the other samples
have adhered to the sample submission guidelines.
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1. Sample Collection -
Proper collection and identification of samples, documenting their collection in
permanent field records, and maintaining sample chain of custody is required.
In addition. Regional policy order 5361.5 (Site Location Identification, 09-14-
88) requires that Ipcational data be submitted with sample documentation. Recent
Federal Register notices also have put environmental data generators on notice
that Agency electronic reporting requirements are forthcoming (July 30, 1990, pp.
31030-32). The locational data is valuable information that can be combined with
other Regional efforts to make analytical data more meaningful (e.g. CIS and
environmental indicators). Sample collection types normally used are defined as
followsi
• Grab sample - ,
An individual sample collected over a period of time generally not
exceeding 15 minutes. A grab sample is normally associated with water or
wastewater sampling. However, soil, solid, oil, sediment, and liquid
hazardous waste samples, for example, may also be considered grab samples.
Composite sample -
Time composite sample - A sample containing equal volume, discrete samples
collected at equal time intervals over the compositing period. (A timed
composite may be collected continuously.)
Flow proportional composite sample - A sample containing a minimum of
eight discrete samples collected proportional to the flow rate over the
compositing period.
Area composite sample - A sample composited from individual grab samples
collected on an area or cross-sectional basis. Area composites shall be
made up of equal volumes cf grab sample (assuming equal density); the grab
sample shall be collected in an identical manner. Examples include
sediment composites made up of quarter-point grab samples from a stream,
soil samples from a grid points on a grid system, or water samples
collected at various depths at the same point.
Split sample -
A sample which has been portioned into two or more containers from a
single sample container. Portioning assumes adequate mixing to assure the
split samples are for all practical purposes identical. Split samples are
usually destined for analysis by two or more laboratories.
Duplicate sample -
Samples collected simultaneously from the same source under identical
conditions into separate containers. .
Background sample -
A sample collected from an area, water body, or site similar to the one
being studied, but located in an area known or thought to be free from
pollutants of concern. Background samples are generally matrix matched to
the samples of interest.
Reference sample (control sample) -
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A sample collected upstream or up-gradient from a source or site to
isolate the effects of the source or site on the particular medium being
•• sampled.
Sample aliquot -
A portion of a sample that is representative of the entire sample.
2. Blanks -
Blank samples are used to identify potential sources of contamination during the
sampling, storage and analysis process. Blanks should be specified as part of
every QAPP or sampling plan. Samplers are strongly encouraged to review their
project needs and document data quality objectives (DQOs) for their projects.
All water used for blanks must be deionized lab pure . water. (Commercially
available HPLC water is not acceptable for most blank uses. HPLC water is similar
to "city" drinking water and therefore contains compounds of interest.) Whenever
organic methods are requested, organic free water must be used for blanks
accompanying all organic samples. Organic blanks should be tested prior to use.
(CRL will test and/or supply blank water if requested to do so.) Blanks that
have been preserved must be preserved with the same stock and same amount used
with the samples.
CRL prefers to use a matrix blank that closely resembles the matrix of interest.
Should the field samplers not have a ready source of solid sample blanks,
matrices may be available from the Central Regional Laboratory. Please call the
sample custodian to see whether solid blank material is available.
The blank types normally used are defined as follows:
Field blank-(sample matrix blank) -
Field blanks are analyte free materials closely resembling the sample
matrix to be encountered in the actual sample(s). Containers, laboratory
pure water and chemicals/reagents are transported to the field and exposed
to the same conditions as field samples. Caps are removed from the
containers, and if applicable, preservatives are added and other related
steps are taken to provide the blank with exposure to contamination
equivalent to that of the field samples.
Trip blank -
Trip blanks are collected for volatiles only. These blanks are similar to
field blanks with the exception that they are not exposed to field
conditions (i.e. not opened). Preservatives are added and containers
sealed prior to the sampling trip. Without ever being unsealed, they
travel with the samples and sample, collection equipment. They allow
evaluation of contamination generated from sample containers and changes
occurring during the shipping and laboratory storage process.
Equipment blank (sampling equipment blank, usually associated with aqueous
samples) -
An equipment blank is a sample of laboratory pure water passed through the
sampling equipment, to test for carry-over contamination. Equipment blanks
will depend on the number of samplers used and will follow specifications
set forth in the QAPP. These blanks will also be preserved in the same
manner as the corresponding samples. •
Rinsate blank (non-aqueous samples) -
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A rinsate blank is a sample of laboratory pure water used as the final
rinse of sampling, equipment.during sampling. This blank is also preserved
in the same manner as the samples.
Filter blank -
Certain methods require field filtering of samples. Whenever field
filtering is performed, a filter blank must be submitted. Laboratory pure
water passed through the sample filtration apparatus is considered the
filter blank in most cases.
Sterile container blank (air blank) -
An air blank is required 'for bacteriological tests. A sterile sample
- container is taken to the field, opened and returned with the samples to
the lab.
3. Sample Identification -
Each sample container is to have a sample tag (Attachment 7) and label. Each
sample tag and label must be legibly written with indelible fi.e. waterproof>
ink. The information that is written on the sample label must match the
information on the chain-of-custody (COC) sheet. The sample tag is to be tied
on each container so that it will not fall or slip off. Please do not use tape
to secure labels or tags since it usually loosens and falls off when the
containers get cold or wet. No erasures or white outs are allowed. All errors
should be corrected with a single line through the error and then initialed.
For the safety of lab staff, indicate on each sample label, each sample tag and
the COC any. preservatives used with the samples.
A sample is not fully identified unless locatibnal data is provided. The reverse
side of the exposure data sheet contains convenient blocks to write in latitude
and longitudinal information.
Exposure data sheet & locational information sheet -
Each time samples are collected, it is the responsibility of the sampler
to completely fill out a Hazardous and Risk Exposure Data Sheet
(Attachment 8) and include this sheet with the chain-of-custody when
samples are shipped. This information helps ensure the safety of the lab
staff receiving the samples. Proper precautions need to be taken whenever
potentially hazardous samples are encountered. This sheet is a vital part
of the CRL safety program and MUST be attached to the outside of any
shipping container.
Oil the reverse of the exposure data sheet is the locational information
sheet (Attachment 9). In accordance with Agency and Regional policy, CRL
requests all sample submitters to provide this information for each sample
collected. Regional EPA policy requires latitude and longitude (lat/long)
for each sample. In the future, samples submitted without lat/long may be
rejected by the laboratory.
Chain-of-custody sheet (Chain of Custody Record) -
An EPA chain-of-custody (COC) (Attachment 10 6 11) sheet is required by
CRL and must accompany each sample shipment. Any sample shipment supplied
without a COC will be rejected.
NO CLP TRAFFIC REPORTS OR SAS PACKING LISTS ARE TO BE USED FOR THE EPA
LABORATORY.
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The COC should be sealed in a zip-locked bag and placed in the ice chest
with the samples. Always use' indelible ink (never pencil) for all
• .markings on the COC sheet. The original record will accompany the
shipment and a copy will be retained by the sampler. Each distinct
sample, regardless of how many containers there are, must appear on a
separate line. (If additional lines are required for a single sample,
indicate inclusion with a bracket.) Any writing errors made on the
custody sheet are to be crossed out with a single line, rewritten and
initialed.
Chain-of-custody documentation must include:
- site name (project name).
- print sampler's name along with the signature in sampler's
signature box
- date & time of collection (time recorded in military time)
- sample description
' - parameters requested (i.e. tests, methods)
- number of containers
- type of sample (grab or composite)
. - station number
- date, time and signatures for sample receipt and transfer
4. Shipping Requirements -
Samples should be shipped in absorbent material (e.g. popcorn, vermiculite) to
absorb any leakage and to prevent glass containers from breaking. Ice should be
used for cooling samples. The ice should be placed in a sealed bag to contain
any melted ice. These bags should be packed around the samples themselves and
not merely laid on top of the packed chest. The chest should be sealed with
strapping tape and with custody seals (Attachment 7) on the outside. The custody
seal must be placed so that it will be broken when the chest is . opened.
Department of Transportation (DOT) and or Federal Express approved shipping
containers must be used. The shipper must have passed a test given by DOT or any
approved commercial carrier before shipping samples to CRL.
Completed chain of custody sheets must be placed in a sealed plastic bag in the
shipping container.
IV. Pollution Prevention
For pollution prevention awareness and waste reduction purpose, some Non-Aqueous
sample parameters can be combined together. Example of parameters are: chemical
oxygen demand (COD); cyanide; mercury; metals; phenol; reactivity; total kjeldahl
nitrogen; total phosphorus, and X-Ray for Inorganics and extractables (BNA),
PCB/Pesticides for organics.
Since the container types are not the same for Inorganic parameters and Organic
parameters, they should be collected separately. Only one 8 oz jar is required
for the combined parameters.
V. Tables
In the following tables,if the entry in the sampling type column is labelled G,
then only grab samples are allowed for that parameter. Examples of grab only
samples are: oil and grease, hexavalent chromium, and volatile organic compounds.
If compositing is required for these parameters, all compositing will be done in
the laboratory. .
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Table 1
. AqiieOUS Sample Requirements .
Parameter
Acidity
Acrolein/
Acrylonitrile
Alcohols
Alkalinity
Anions by 1C
F, Cl, N02,
NO3, PO4, SO4
Ammonia (NH3)
Biochemical .
Oxygen Demand
(BOD5)
Bromide (Br)
Carbamates
Carbonaceou e
Biochemical
Oxygen Demand
(CBODS)
Chemical
Oxygen Demand
(COD)
Sampling
Type1
G/C
G/C
G/C
G/C
G/C
G/C
G/C
G/C
G/C
G/C
G/C
Container
Size
Quart
40 ml
40 ml
Quart
Quart
Quart
Quart
Quart
1 liter
Quart
Quart
Container
Type
Glass/Plastic
Glass teflon
Glass VOA
.vial w/ teflon
liner
Glass/Plastic
Glass/Plastic
1
Glass/Plastic
Glass/Plastic
Glass/Plastic
Amber glass.
Glass/Plastic
Glass/Plastic
Minimum
Volume
500 ml
120 ml
10 ml
500 ml
200 ml
1000 ml
300 ml
200 ml
1000 ml
300 ml
500 ml
Preservation
cool, 4°C
cool, 4°C
none
cool, 4°C
cool, 4"C
cool, 4°C
H2S04 to pH<2
cool, 4°C
cool, 4°C
-10°C, pH=33
cool, 4°C
cool, 4°C
H2SO4 to pH<2
Blanks
Required
none
field,
equipment
field
none
none
field
none
none
field
none
field
Holding
Time
14 days
14 days
none
14 days
48 hours
28 days
48 hours
28 days
28 days
48 hours
28 days
grab - G or composite = C
Please provide 4 times the minimum volume for all organic tests at the rate of 1 QC sample for each 20 real samples for QC analysis.
as per EPA method 531.1 a) add monochloroacetic acid buffer b) if residual chlorine is present add 80 mg of sodium thiosulfate per liter of sample
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Table 1 (continued)
AqiieOUS Sample Requirement* [s
Parameter
Chloride (Cl)
Coliform
(total &
fecal)
Color
Corrosivity
Cyanide
(total and
amenable)
Dissolved
Organic
Carbon (DOC)
Sampling
Type1
G/C
6
G/C
G/C
G/C
G/C
Container
Size
Quart
120 ml
Quart
Quart
Quart
Quart
Container
Type
Glass/Plastic
Glass/Plastic
Glass/Plastic
Glass/Plastic
Glass/Plastic
Glass/Plastic
Minimum
Volume
200 ml
120 ml3
200 ml
500 ml
200 ml
100 ml .
Preservation
cool, 4°C
cool, 4°C
0.1 ml of
10 % sodium
thiosulfate
cool, 4°C
none
cool, 4°C
NaOH to
pH>126
cool, 4°C
H2SO4 to pH<2
Blanks
Required
none
sterile
container
(air)
none
none
field
field &
equipment
Holding
Time
28 days
24 hours*
6 hours
48 hours
24 hours
14 days
24 hours
28 days
grab = O or composite ° C
Please provide 4 times the minimum volume for all oiganic tests at the rate of 1 QC sample' for each 20 real samples for QC analysis.
a) allow head space of 2-3 cm in container b) one sample provided in duplicate for QC for each set of 10 samples
SDWA
NPDES
a) in the presence of residual chlorine add ascorbic acid b) test for sulfides in the Held, if present remove with cadmium carbonate (see EPA method 335.4,1993 or currently approved Standard Methods for
latest preservative) , . • • • -
7 .
if sulfides are present
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Table 1 (continued)
AqueOUS Sample Requirements . .
Parameter
EPTOX metals
Extract ables
(BNA)
(NPDES/RCRA/
Super fund]
Extract ables
(BNA)
[SDWA]
Hardness
Herbicides
[RCRA]
Herbicides
[SDWA]
Hexavalent
Chromium (HEX
Cr)
Ignitability
Sampling
Type
G/C
G/C
G/C
G/C
G/C
G/C
G
G/C
Container
Size
JJuart
1 liter
1 liter
Quart
1 liter
1 liter
Quart
40 ml
Container
Type
Glass/Plastic
Amber Glass
bottle
w/teflon
liner
Amber Glass
bottle
w/teflon
liner
Glass Plastic
Amber Glass
bottle
w/teflon
liner
Amber Glass
bottle
w/teflon
liner
Glass/Plastic
Glass VOA
vial
Minimum
Volume .
500 ml
1000 ml
1000 ml
300 ml
,1000 ml
1000 ml
300 ml
20 ml
Preservation
cool, 4°C
cool, 4°C,
dechlorinate
w/80 mg/L
sodium
thiosulfate
HCL to pH<2,
cool, 4°C,
46-50 mg/L
sodium
sulf ite
cool 4°C
HNO, to H<2
cool, 4°C
dechlorinate
w/80 mg/L
sodium
thiosulfate
cool, 4°C
dechlorinate
w/80 mg/L
sodium
thiosulfate
cool, 4°C
none
Blanks
Required
field
field,
rinsate &
equipment
field,
rinsate &
equipment
field &
equipment
field,
rinsate 6
equipment
field,
rinsate &
equipment
.none
none
Holding
Time
none
7 days to
extract
40 days to
analyze
7 days to
extract
30 days to
analyze
6 months
7 days to
extract
40 days to
analyze
14 days to
extract
28 days to
analyze
24 hours
grab «• O or composite » C
Please provide 4 times the minimum volume for all organic tests at the rate of. 1 QC sample for each 20 real samples for QC analysis.
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Table 1 (continued)
AqueOUS Sample Requirements
Parameter
Mercury3
(dissolved)
Mercury4
(total)
Metals
(dissolved)
Metals
(total)
Microtox
Nitrate (NO3)
Nitrite (NO2)_
Nitrate (NO3)
& Nitrite
(N02)
Oil £ Grease
Sampling
Type
G
G/C
G/C
G/C
G
G/C
G/C
G/C
G
Container
Size
Quart
Quart
Quart
Quart
40 ml
Quart
Quart
Quart
Quart
Container
Type
Glass
preferred
Glass
preferred
Glass/Plastic
Glass/Plastic
Glass VOA
vial
Glass/Plastic
Glass/Plastic
Glass/Plastic
Glass
Minimum
Volume2
200 ml
200 ml
600 ml
600 ml
20 ml
500 ml
500 ml
500 ml
1000 ml
Preservation
HNO3 to pH<2
HNO3 to pH<2
HNO3 to pH<2
HNO3 to pH<2
none
cool, 4°C
cool, 4°C
cool, 4°C
H2SO4 to pH<2
cool, 4°C
H2SO4 to pH<2
Blanks
Required
field,
equipment 6
filter
field
field &
equipment
field fi
equipment
none
none
none
field
field
Holding
Time
28 days
28 days
6 months
6 months
24 hours
48 hours
48 hours
28 days
28 days
grab *> G or composite = C
Please provide 4 times the minimum volume for all organic tests at the rate of 1 QC sample for each 20 real samples for QC analysis.
only if mercury is requested w/o metals, otherwise ah aliquot from the metals sample will be used.
only if mercury is requested w/o metals, otherwise an aliquot from the metals sample will be used
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Table 1 (continued)
AqUGOUS Sample Requirements
Parameter
PAHs by HPLC
[SDWA]
PAHS by HPLC
[NPDES]
PCB/
Pesticides
[SOWA]
PCB/
Pesticides
[NPDES/RCRA/
Super fund]
Sampling
Type1
G/C
G/C
G/C
G/C
Container
Size
1 liter
1 liter
1 liter
1 liter
Container
Type
Amber glass
Amber glass
Amber Glass
w/teflon
liner
Amber Glass
bottle
w/teflon
liner
- -
Minimum
Volume
1000 ml
1000 ml
1000 ml
1000 ml
Preservation
cool, 4°C,
dechlorinate
w/40-50 mg/L
sodium
thiosulfate
HC1 to pH<2
cool, 4°C,
dechlorinate
w/80 mg/L
sodium
thiosulfate
cool, 4°C,
dechlorinate
w/80 mg/L
sodium
thiosulfate
cool, 4°C,
adjust pH to
5-9 if the
sample will
not be
extracted
w/in 72 hrs.
Add 80mg/L
sodium
thiosulfate
if CL2 is
present &
aldrin is to
be analyzed.
Blanks
Required
field
field
field,
r inflate &
equipment
field,
r insate &
equipment.
Holding
Time
7 days to
extract 30
days to
analyze
7 days to
extract 40
days to
analyze
7 days . to
extract
14 days to
analyze
7 days to
extract
40 days to
analyze
grab = O or composite'» C
Please provide 4 times the minimum volume for all organic tests at the rate of 1 QC sample for each 20 real samples for QC analysis.
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Table 1 (continued) .
AqiieOUS Sample Requirements
Parameter
Phenol ics,
Total
Phosphorus,
Ortho (P04)
Reactivity
Resorcinol by
HPLC
Silica (Si)
Sulfate (S04)
Sulfide (S02)
TCLP -
extract ables
TCLP -
metals
Sampling
Type1
G/C
G/C
G/C
G/C
G
G/C
G
G/C
G/C
Container
Size
Quart
Quart
Quart
1 liter
Quart
Quart
BOD bottle
Quart
Quart
Container
Type
Glass
Glass/Plastic
Glass
Amber glass
Plastic
Glass/Plastic
Glass/Plastic
Amber Glass
w/ teflon
liner
Glass/Plastic
Minimum
Volume
1000 ml
200 ml
200 ml
1000 ml
200 ml
200 ml
600 ml (2 -
300 ml BOD
bottles)
(300 g)3
500 ml
Preservation
cool, 4°C
H2SO4 to pH<2
cool, 4°C
cool, 4°C
cool, 4°C
cool, 4CC
cool, 4°C
cool, 4°C,
Zinc Acetate
& NaOH to
pH>9
cool, 4°C
(unless
cooling
causes
precipitation
of the waste)
cool, 4°C
Blanks
Required
field &
equipment
none
none
field
none
none
none
field,
rinsate 6
equipment [1
in 10 samples
need to
provide an
additional
300 Q for QC1
field
Holding
Time
28 days
48 hours
none
7 days
28 days
28 days
7 days
14 days to
TCLP
extraction;
7 days to
preparative
extraction;
40 days to
analyze
none
grab = O or composite = C
Please provide 4 times the minimum volume for all organic tests at the rate of 1QC sample for each 20 real samples for QC analysis.
Even though this is an aqueous sample, a weight of 300 grams is necessary to perform the analysis.
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Table 1 (continued)
AqueOUS Sample Requirements
Parameter
TCLP -
pesticides
TCLP -
VOAs
Total
Dissolved
Solids (TDS)
Total
Kjeldahl
Nitrogen
(TKN)
Total Organic
Carbon (TOC)
Total
Phosphorus
(TP)
Sampling
Type1
G/C
G/C
G/C
G/C
G/C
G/C
Container
Size
Quart
40 ml
u
Quart
Quart
Quart
Quart
Container
Type
Amber Glass
w/teflon
liner
Glass VOA
vials
w/teflon
liner
Glass/Plastic
Glass/Plastic
Glass/Plastic
Glass/Plastic
Minimum
Volume
(300 g)3
160 ml (4 -
40 ml VOA
vials)
(no
headspace)
500 ml
200 ml
100 ml
200 ml
Preservation
cool, 4°C
cool, 4°C
i
cool, 4°C
cool, 4°C
H2SO4 to pH<2
cool, 4°C
H2S04 to pH<2
cool, 4°C
H2S04 to pH<2
Blanks
Required
field,
rinsate &
equipment [ 1
in 10 samples
need to
provide an
additional
300 g for QC]
trip,
rinsate,
field,
equipment [ 1
in 10 samples
provide an
additional 4
- 40 ml VOA
vials for QC]
none
field &
equipment
field &
equipment
field &
equipment
Holding
Time
14 days to
TCLP
extraction; 7
days to
preparative
extraction 40
days to
analyze
14 days to
TCLP
extraction;
14 days to
analyze
7 days
28 days
28 days
28 days
grab = G or composite = C •
Please provide 4 times the minimum volume for all organic tests at the rate of 1 QC sample for each 20 real samples for QC analysis.
Even though this is an aqueous sample, a weight of 300 grams is necessary to perform the analysis.
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Table 1 (continued)
AqueOUS Sample Requirements
Parameter
Total Solids
(TS)
Tbtal
Suspended
Solids (TSS)
( non-
filterable
residue)
Total
Trihalo-
methanes
(TTHMS)
[SDWA]
Total
Volatile
Solids (TVS)
Turbidity
Volatiles
(aromatics)
[NPDES]
Sampling
Typer
G/C
G/C
G/C
G/C
G
G/C3
Container
Size
Quart
Quart
40 ml
Quart
Quart
40 ml
Container
Type
Glass/Plastic
Glass/Plastic
Glass VGA
vial w/teflon
liner
Glass/Plastic
Glass/Plastic
Glass VGA
vial w/teflon
liner
Minimum
Volume
500 ml
500 ml
120 ml
(3 - 40 ml
VOA vials
filled with
no headspace)
500 ml
200 ml
120 ml
(3 - 40 ml
VOA vials
filled with
no headspace)
[ double
volume for
sample for
which QC is
to be done ]
Preservation
cool, 4°C
cool, 4°C
cool, 4°C
3 mg/40ml
sodium
thiosulfate
or sodium
sulfite
cool, 4°C
cool, 4°C
cool, 4°C,
dechlorinate
with sodium
thiosulfate
(10mg/40ml) 6
1:1 HC1 to
pH<2
*-
Blanks
Required
none
hone
trip, field,
rinsate,
equipment
none
none
trip, field,
rinsate,
equipment
Holding
Time
7 days
7 days.
14 days
7 days
48 hours
14 days
preserved
7 days
unpreserved
grab = G or composite = C
Please provide 4 times the minimum volume for all organic tests at the rate of 1 QC sample for each 20 real samples for QC analysis.
Volatiles will be composited in the lab.
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Table 1 (continued)
AqUeOUS Sample Requirements
Parameter
Volatiles
(halocarbons)
[NPDES]
Volatiles
[RCRA]
Volatiles
[SDWA]
Sampling
TVpe1
o/c3
G/C3
G/C3
Container
Size
40ml
40ml
40ml
Container
•type
Glass VQA vial
w/teflon liner
Glass VQA vial
w/teflon liner
Glass VOAviall
w/teflon liner
Minimum
Volume2
120 ml
(3 -40 ml VQA vials
filled with no
•headspace) [double
volume for sample for
which QC is to be
done]
120 ml
(3 - 40 ml VGA vials
filled with no
headspace) [double
volume for sample for
which QC is to be
done]
120ml
(3 - 40 ml VQA vials
filled with no
headspace) [double
volume for sample for
which QC is to be
done]
Preservation
cool, 4°C
sodium thiosulfate '
(10mg/40ml)
cool, 4"C, 1:1 HCI to
pH<2, if source is
chlorinated, remove
chlorine with
10mg/40ml sodium
thiosulfate
cool, 4°C, 1:1 HCI to
pH<2, if source is
chlorinated, remove
chlorine with either
2Smg/40ml ascorbic
acid or 30mg/40ml
sodium thiosulfate
Blanks
Required
trip, field, riiisate
equipment
trip, field, rinsate,
equipment
trip, field, riiisate,
equipment
Holding
Time
14 days
14 days [if not
preserved with acid,
the volatile aromatic
holding time is 7 days]
14 days [if not
preserved with acid,
the volatile aromatic
holding time is 7 days]
1
grab = G or composite = C . •
" Please provide 4 times the minimum volume for all organic tests at the rate of 1 QC sample for each 20 real samples for QC analysis.
Volatiles will be composited in the lab.
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Table 2
Non-AqueOUS Sample Requirements
Parameter
Volatiles
[Super fund]
Air Analysis
Chemical
Oxygen Demand
(COD)
Cyanide
(total)
EPTOX metals
Extractables
(BNA)
( semi-
volatiles)
[ Superf und/
RCRA]
Sampling
Typer
G/C3
G/C
G
G
G
G
Container
Siie
40 ml
6 liter
8 02. jar *
8 oz. jar *
32 oz. jar
8 oz. jar f
Container
Type
Glass VGA
vial w/teflon
liner
Summa
canister
Glass
Glass
Glass
Amber Glass
(wide mouth
w/teflon
lined lid)
Appropriate
Weight2
120 ml (3, -
40 ml VOA
vials filled
with no
headspace )
[double
volume for
sample for
which QC is
to be done]
min. 10 psig
5 g
5 g
400 g
100 g
Preservation
cool, 4°C,
Itl HC1 to
pH<2, if
source is
chlorinated,
remove
chlorine with
10mg/40ml
sodium
thiosulfate
none
none
none
none
cool, 4°C
Blanks
Required
trip, field,
rinsate,
equipment
1 canister
per cleaning
batch
none
none
none
field,
rinsate fi
equipment
Holding
Time
14 days,
7 days if not
preserved
with acid
7 days
28 days
14 days
none
7 days to
extract
40 days to
analyze
1
grab * O or composite = C
» .
' Please provide 4 times the minimum weight for all organic tests at the rate of 1 QC sample for each 20 real samples for QC analysis.
Volatiles will be composited in the lab.
* TTii* parameter cm be combined with other parameter*. See Pollution Prevention section IV for further explanation.
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Table 2 (continued)
Non-AqueOUS Sample Requirements
Parameter
Herbicides
[RCRA]
Mercury
(total)
Metals
(total)
PCB/
Pesticides
[RCRA/
Super fund]
Phenolics,
total
Reactivity
TCLP -
extractables
TCLP -
metals
Sampling
Type
, G
6
G
G
G
G
G
G
Container
Size
8 oz. jar
8 oz. jar *
8 oz. jar *
8 oz. jar t
8 oz. jar *
8 oz. jar *
8 oz. jar
Quart jar
Container
Type.
Amber Glass
(wide mouth
w/teflon
lined lid)
Glass
preferred
Glass
Amber Glass
(wide mouth
w/teflon
lined lid)
Glass
Glass
Amber Glass
(wide mouth
w/teflon
lined lid)
Glass/Plastic
Appropriate
Weight2
100 g
5 g
\
SO g
50 g
100 g
5 q
16 oz.
(300 g) (2 -
8 oz jars)
300 g
Preservation
cool, 4°C
none
none
cool, 4°C
none
none
cool, 4°C
none
Blanks
Required
field,
rinsate &
equipment
none
none
field,
rinsate 6
equipment
none
none
field,
rinsate &
equipment
none
Holding
Time
7 days to
extract
40 days to
analyze
none
none
10 days to
extract
40 days to
analyze
28 days
none
14 days to
TCLP
extraction;
7 days to
preparative
extraction;
40 days to
analyze
none
1
grab - G or composite - C
' Please provide 4 times the minimum weight for all oiganic tests at the rate of 1 QC'sample for each 20 real samples for QC analysis.
only if mercury is requested w/o other metals, otherwise an aliquot from the metals samples will be used
* This parameter can be combined with other parameter*. See Pollution Prevention section IV for further explanation.
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Table 2 (continued)
Non-AqueOUS Sample Requirements
Parameter
TCLP -
pesticides
TCLP -
VOAs
Total Organic
Carbon (TOG)
Total
Kjeldahl
Nitrogen
(TKN)
Total
Phosphorus
(TP)
Volatiles
[RCRA/
Super fund]
X-Ray
Analysis of
Soils and
Solids
Sampling
Type1
G
G
G
G
G
G
G
Container
Size
8 oz. jar
40 ml
8 oz jar*
8 oz.jar*
8 oz.jar*
* .
40 ml
8 oz.jar*
Container
Type
Amber Glass
(wide mouth
w/teflon
lined lid)
Glass VOA
vial w/teflon
liner
Glass
Glass
Glass
Glass VOA
vial w/teflon
liner
Glass
Appropriate
Weight2
16 oz.
(300 g) (2-8
oz. jars)
80 g (2 - 40 ml
VOA vials)
(no headspace)
100 g
5 g
r
s g
80 g
(2- 40 ml VOA
vials filled
with no
headspace)
10 g
Preservation
cool, 4°C
cool, 4°C
cool, 4°C
none
none
cool, 4°C
none
Blanks
Required
field,
rinsate &
equipment
trip, field,
rinsate
equipment
none
none
none
trip, field,
rinsate,
equipment
none
Holding
Time
14 days to TCLP
extraction;
7 days to
preparative
extraction;
40 days to
analyze
14 days to TCLP
extraction;
14 to analyze
none
28 days
28 days
14 days
none
1
grab » G or composite » C
Please provide 4 times the minimum weight for all organic tests at the rate of 1QC sample for each 20 real samples for QC analysis.
ThU parameter can be combined with other panraeten. See Pollution Prevention section IV for further explanation.
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Extractable Organics Analysis
Nominai Quaniitation Limits (NQL)
Units: Water =ug/L NFTC <= Non-Priority Podutant Target Compound
Actual QuantHation Limit = (NQL Factor) X NQL
ATTACHMENT 1
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CAS
62-75-9
108-95-2
62-53-34
111-44-4
95-57-8
541-73-1
106-46-7
100-51-6
95-50-1
95-48-7
108-60-1
106-44-5
621-64-7
67-72-1
98-95-3
78-59-1
88-75-5
105-67-9
65-85-0
111-91-1
120-83-2
120-82-1
91-20-3
106-47-8
87-68-3
59-50-7
91-57-6
77-47-4
8846-2
95-95-4
91-58-7
88-74-4
131-11-3
208-96-8
ANALYTE
N-Nftrosodlmethylamine
Phenol
Aniline NPTC
bls(2-Chloroethyl)Ether
2-Chlorophenol
1,3-Dichiorobenzene
1,4-Dichlorobenzene
Benzyl Alcohol NPTC
1,2-Dichlorobenzene
2-Methylphenol NPTC
bis(2-chloroisopropyl)Ether
4-Methylphenol NPTC
N-Nrtroso-di-n-Propylamine
Hexachloroethane
Nitrobenzene
Isophorone
2-Nitrophenol
2,4-Dimethylphenol
Benzole Add NPTC
b!s(2-Ch!Qroethoxy)Methane
2,4-Dichlorophenol
1,2,4-Trichlorobenzene
Naphthalene
4-Chloroaniline NPTC
Hexachlorobutadiene
4-Chloro4-Methylphenol
2-Methylnaphthalene NPTC
Hexachlorocyclopentadiene
2,4,6-Trichlorophenol
2,4.5-Trlchlorophenol NPTC
2-Chloronaphthalene
2-NHroaniline NPTC
Dimethylphthalate
Acenaphthylene
NQL J
10
10
10
10
10
10
10
10
10
10
10
10
10
10
10
10
10
10
50
10
10
10
10
10
10
10
10
10
10
50
10
50
10
10
CAS ;
99-09-2
83-32-9
51-28-5
10002-7
132-64-9
606-20-2
121-14-2
84-66-2
7005-72-3
86-73-7
10041-6
86-304
534-52-1
101-654
118-74-1
87-86-5
85414
120-12-7
86-744
84-74-2
206-444
9247-5
129404
8548-7
9144-1
56-554
11741-7
218414
117444
20549-2
207484
50424
193-39-5
53-704
191-24-23
ANALYTE
3-Nltroanlline NPTC
Acenaphthene
2. 4-Knitrophenol
4-Nitrophenol
Dibenzofuran NPTC
2,6-Dinitrotoluene
2.4-Dinttrotoluene
Diethytphthalate
4-Chlorophenylphenylether
Fluorene
4-Nitroaniline NPTC
N-Nitrosodiphenylamlne(1 )
4,6-Dinitro-2-Methy1phenol
4-Bromophenylphenylether
Hexachlorobenzene
Pentachlorophenol
Phenanthrene
Anthracene '
Carbazole NPTC
r>:-n-Buty!phtha!ate
Ruciranthene
Benzidine
Pyrene
Butyl benzylphthalate
S.S'-Dichlorobenzidine
Benzo(a)Anthracene
bis(2-Ethylhexyl)Phthalate
Chrysene
Di-n-Octylphthalate
Benzo(b)Fluoranthene
Benzo(k)Fluoranthene
Benzo(a)Pyrene
lndeno(1 ,2,3-cd)Pyrene
Dibenzo(a,h)Anthracene
Benzo (g,h,l)Perylene
NQL :
50
10
50
50
10
10
10
10
10
10
50
10
50
10
10
50
10
10
10
10
10
50
10
10
20
10
10
10
10
10
10
10
10
10
10
The 'Nominal Quantitation UmK* factor Is an overall correction factor applied to the method's NQLfe for analytical adjustments made during the analysis
(i.e., for extractions of more or less than the ideal 30 grams for soil samples, for sample extracts not concentrated to 1.00 ml due to excessive
foaming/darkness of the extract, and for sample extract dilutions prior to analysis). For example, the typical NQL factor for a CRL soil sample is 1.5.
Therefore, the estimated Actual Quantitation UmH for Phenol would be 0.50 mg/Kg (i.e., 1.5 x .33 mg/Kg).
(1) Cannot be separated from diphenylamine.
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INORGANIC NQLs:
Test Name
Acidity
Alkalinity
Ammonia
Biological Oxygen Demand
Bromide
Chloride
Color i
Chemical Oxygen Demand
Cyanide
Dissolved Organic Carbon
Fluoride
Hardness
Hex Or
Nitrate
Nitrite
Nlblte+Nlbdv
Oil & Grease
Ortho Phosphorus
Phenol'
Attachment 2
Aqueous
NQL
4
2
0.04
2
0.5
0.2
5
4
0.02
1
0.1
14
10
0.04
0.01
0.040
5
0.005
10
02
0.5
0.2
10
0.2
1
0.01
10
4
Units NQL
mg/L
mg/L
mg/L
mg/L
mg/L
mg/L
True Color Units
mg/L
mg/L 1.0
mg/L
mg/L
mg/L
ug/L
mgA
mg/L
mg/L
mg/L
mg/L
ug/L
mg/L
mg/L
mg/L
mg/L
mg/L
mg/L
mg/L
mgA
mg/L
Solids
Units
•
mg/Kg
_• .
SuHate
Sulfide
Total Dissolved Solids
Total iqeldahl Nitrogen
Total Organic Carbon
Total Phosphorus
Total Solids
Total Suspended
Solids
The 'Nominal Quantitation Umtt* listed for each parameter Is the level of quantitation normally reported for undiluted samples. Methods used
and levels reported are as required by the analytical assignment
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Attachment 3
Test Name
Aluminum
Antimoiy
Arsenic
Barium
Beryllium
Cadmium
Calcium
Chromium
Cobalt
Copper
EP Tax Arsenic
EP Tox Barium
EP Tax Cadmium
EP Tox Chromium
EP Tox Lead
EP Tox Mercury
EP Tox Selenium
EP Tox Silver
Iron
Lead
Magnesium
Manganese
Mercury
Nickel
Potassium
Selenium
Silver
Sodium
TOP Arsenic
TCLP Barium
TOP Cadmium
TCLP Chromium
TCLP Lead
TCLP Mercury
TCLP Selenium
TCLP Silver
Thallium
Vanadium
Zinc
Aqueous
NQL
Units
200
10
5
200
5
5
1000
10
50
25
5
100
1
5
5
0.2
1
5
100
3
1000
15
0.2
40
1000
5
10
1000
5
100
1
5
5
0.2
1
5
5
50
20
ug/L
ugA
ug/L
ug/L
ug/L
ug/L
ug/L
ug/L
ug/L
ug/L
mg/L
mg/L
mg/L
mg/L
mg/L
mg/L
mg/L
mg/L
ug/L
ug/L
ug/L
ug/L
ug/L
ug/L
ug/L
ug/L
ug/L
ug/L
mg/L
mg/L
mg/L
- mg/L
mg/L
mg/L
mg/L
mg/L
ug/L
ug/L
ug/L
Solids
NQL
20
1.0
0.5
20
0.5
0.5
100
1
5
2.5
10
0.3
100
• 1-5
0.1
4.0
100
0.5
1
100
Units
ug/g
ug/g
ug/g
ug/g
"9/9
ug/g
ug/g
ug/g
ug/g
ug/g
ug/g
ug/g
ug/g
ug/g
ug/g
ug/g
ug/g
ug/g
ug/g
ug/g
0.5 ug/g
5 ug/g
2 ug/g
The 'Nominal Quantitation Limit" listed for each parameter is the level of quantHation normally reported for undiluted samples. These levels meet
or exceed the program requirements for CERCLA and RCRA. Methods used and levels reported are as required by the analytical assignment
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ATTACHMENT 4
Central Regional Laboratory - Region III
Pesticide and PCB Analysis
Nominal Quantitation Limits (NQL)
Units: Water =ug/L NPTC *° Non-Priority PollutantTarget Compound
Actual Quantitation Limit = (NQL Factor) X NQL
CAS Number
319-84-6
319-85-7
319-86-8
58-694
76-444
30940-2
1024-57-3
95948-8
60-57-1
72-554
72-204
33213454
72-544
1031474
50-294
742143-4
53494-704
72-434
5103-714
5103-74-2
57-744
8001-35-2
f^u JT
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Volatile Organics Analysis
Nominal Guantiiation Limits (NQL)
Units: Water =ug/L NPTC = Non-Priority Pollutant Target Compound
Actual Quantitation Limit = (NQL Factor) X NQL
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CAS*
75-71-6
74-87-3 :
7541-4
74434
75404
75-69-4
75-35-4
75-154
67-64-1
75-09-2
156404
7534-3
108-05-4
590-20-7
15649-4
78-93-3
74474
65464
71-554
56-23-5
563-58-6
71-43-2
107-06-2
7941-6
78-87-5
74-953
75-27-4
110-754
10061-01-6
108-10-1
108434
1006141-5
79404
127-18-4
ANALYTE
Dichlorodifluoromethane
Chloromethane
Vinyl Chloride
Bromomethane
Chloroethane
Trichlorofluoromethane
1,1-Dichloroethytene
Carbon Disufflde NPTC
Acetone NPTC
Methylene Chloride
trans-1 ,2-Dichloroethene
1.1-Dichloroethane '
Vinyl Acetate NPTC
2,2-Dichloropropane
ci8-1,2-Oichloroethene NPTC
2-Butanone NPTC
Bromochloromethane NPTC
Chloroform
1,1,1-Trichloroethane
Carbon Tetrachloride
1 ,1-Dich!o-1-propene
Benzene
1,2-Dichloroethane
Trichloroethylene
1,2-Dichloropropane
Dibromomethane NPTC
Bromodichloromethane
2-Chloroethylvinyl ether
trans-1 ,3-Dichloropropene NPTC
4-Methyl-2-pentanone NPTC
Toluene
cis-1 ,3-Dichloropropene
1,1.2-Trichloroethane
Tetrachloroethylene
NQL
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
6
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
, 5 '.
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5' .
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
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142-284
591-784
124-48-1
10643-4
10840-7
630-204
100-41-4
108484
106-424
95-474
100-42-5
75-25-2
984241
10846-1
7944-5
96-18-4
10345-1
95-494
106-43-4
108474
88464
93434
135484
541-73-1
106-46-7
99474
95-50-1
104-514
96-124
-12042-1
91-204
87484
87414
ANALYTE
1,3-Dichloropropane NPTC
2-Hexanone NPTC
Dibromochloromethane
1,2-Dibromoethane(EDB) NPTC
Chlorobenzene
1,1,1,2-Tetrachloroethane NPTC
Ethylbenzene
m-Xylene)(m & p Isomers NPTC
p-Xylene together) NPTC
o-Xylene NPTC
Styrene NPTC
Bromoform •
Isopropylbenzene , NPTC
Bromobenzene NPTC
1 ,1 ,2,2-Tetrachloroethane
1,2,3-Trichloropropane
n-Propylbenzene • NPTC
2-Chlorotoluene NPTC
4-Chlorotoluene NPTC
1,3,5-Trimethylbenzene NPTC
tert-Butylbsrszsns NPTC
1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene NPTC
sec-Butylbenzene NPTC
1 ,3-Dichlorobenzene
1 ,4-Dichlorobenzene
p-lsopropyltoluene NPTC
1 ,2-Dichlorobenzene
n-Butylbenzene NPTC
1 ,2-Dibromo4-chloropropane
1 ^,4-Trichlorobenzene
Naphthalene
Hexachlorobutadiene
1^,3-Trichlorobenzene NPTC
NQL :
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
The 'Nominal Quantitation Limit" factor is an overall correction factor applied to the method's NQLs for analytical adjustments made during the analysis
(i.e., for analyses of more or less than the ideal 5 grams for soil samples, and for sample dilutions prior to analysis). For example, if the NQL factor for
a CRL water sample is 2, the estimated Actual Quantitation Limit for vinyl chloride would be 10 ug/L (i.e., 2x5 ug/L).
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Central Regional Laboratory- Region •
TCLPBrtractabteOiganJcs Analysts
Nominal Quantitaiion LJmte (NQL Factor)
Matrix: TOP Acetic Add Buffer Solution Units: ug/L
ATTACHMENT 6
CASE NUMBER
110-86-1
106-46-7
95-48-7
67-72-1
98-95-3
87-68-3
88-06-2
95-95-4
121-14-2
118-74-1
87-86-5
TCLP ANALYSTE
Pyridine
1,4-Dichlorobenzene
o-Cresol .
(m+p)-Cresollsomers
Hexachloroethane
Nitrobenzene
Hexachlorobutadiene
2,4,6-Trichlorophenol
2.4.5-Trichlorophenol
2,4-Dinitrptolene
Hexachlorobenzene
Pentachlorophenol
NQL (ug/L)
ND
10
10
10
10
10
10
10
10
io
10
50
ND= RCRA has not determined a NQL for pyridine in Method 827A.
Regulatory Levels
(mg/L)
5.0
7.5
200.0
200.0
3.0
2.0
0.5
2.0
400.0
0.13
0.13
100.0
Regulatory Levels
(ug/L)
5000
7500
200000
200000
3000 .
2000
500
2000
400000
130
130
100000
The NQL Factor Is an overall correction factory applied to the method's NQLs for analytical adjustments made during the analysis (i.e.,
for extractions of more or less than the ideal 1000 mis for aqueous samples, for sample extracts not concentrated to 1.00 ml due to
excessive foaming/darknessof the extract, and for sample extract dilutions prior to analysis).
For example, the typical NQL Factor for an CRL TCLP sample is 2.0. Therefore, the estimated Actual Quantitation Umitfor o-Cresol
would be 20 ug/L (i.e., 2.0 x 10 ug/L).
NOTE: Ifo-, m, and p-Cresol concentrations cannot be differentiated, the total cresol concentration is used. The regulatory level of
total Cresol Is 200 mg/L .
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COD, TOC. Nutrients
Phenolics
Mercury
Metals
Cyanide
Oil and Grease
Organics GC/MS
Priority Pollutants
Volatile Organics
Pesticides
Mutagenicity
Bacteriology
Remarks:
Tag No.
Lab Sample No.
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CUSTODY SEAL
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Attachment 8
Region III. Central Regional Liberator?
Annapolis. Maryland
HAZARD AND RISK- EXPOSURE DATA SHEET
LEVELS OF PERSOHAL PROTECTION DOXXRC SAHPUHG
BACKCRQinm
Under the authority of Section 104 'of the Comprehensive Environmental Response.
Compensation, and Liability Act (CERCLA or Superfund) of 1980, Section 311 of the Clean
Water Act, and Subtitle X of the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA), EPA has
been delegated the responsibility to undertake response actions with respect to the
release, or. potential release of oil, petroleum, or hazardous substances that pose a
substantial threat to human health or welfare, or the environment.
GENERAL .
This fora 1,8 to be used when collecting Environmental Samples (i.e. streams, farm
ponds, veils, soils etc.) .and for Hazardous Samples (i.e. drums, storage tanks,
lagoons, leachates, hazardous vaste sites). This Information is intended for use as a
guide for the cafe h^T^llnE of these laboratory samples in accordance with EPA and OSHA
regulations. The sample.classification^) and. levels of personal protection used by
the sampler ln.<£ll situations will enable the analyst to be better aware of potential
exposure to'substances, in air, splashes of liquids, or etner-direct contact with
material due to work being done.
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DECREE OF PROTECTION . '." - •
_____ Level A:- Highest level of respiratory, skin. and.eye protection needed.
Fully encapsulated suit, respirator self-contained (Tank type)
.' Level B: Highest level of respiratory protection but lesser level of
skin protection needed.
Chemical suit, respirator self-contained (Tank type)
• Level C: Lesser level of respiratory protection than Level B. Skin
protection criteria are similar to Level B.
Chemical suit, cannitter respirator/cartridge
Level D: Work uniform without any respirator or skin hazards.
Lab coat, gloves .etc.
CLASSIFIED FIELD SAMPLES " •
Environmental Hazardous Comb. (Env. _ Hat.) Radioactive
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Site Name; Sampling Date; :
Sta No.
Field pH:.
(must be taken prior to submission of aqueous samples)
Sampler; . . Work Phone Number:_
Personal observations at time of sampling (surroundings);
Sample collection observations (physical sample, odors etc.)_
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Attachment 9
Station Location Data
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Method Description:
Date/Time Coordinates determined:
Source of Coordinate Information:
Coordinate Information recorded by:_
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