CBP/TRS 55/91
December 1990
Chesapeake Bay Basinwide
Toxics Analytical Capabilities
Survey and Assessment
Chesapeake
Bay
Program
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Chesapeake Bay Basinwide Toxics Analytical Capabilities
Survey and Assessment
By
S. Ian Hartwell
Jacqueline D. Savitz
Carl Zimmermann
December 1990
Chesapeake Research Consortium, Inc.
P.O. Box 1280
Solomons, Maryland 20688
(301) 326-6700
Prepared for:
Chesapeake Bay Program and Toxics Subcommittee
and
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Chesapeake Bay Program
EPA Cooperative Agreement # X-003454-01-1
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Executive Summary
Introduction
Section I - Panel Assessment of Analytical Capabilities 3
and Recommendations
Part 1 - Survey Review 3
Part 2 - Development of Recommendations 5
Section II - Survey Results 17
Part 1 - Tabular Summaries 18
Part 2 - Laboratory Profiles 53
List of Abbreviations 88
Appendices
Appendix I - Survey Form a-1
Appendix II - Laboratory Mailing List a-2
Appendix III - Planning & Oversight Panel Members a-3
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Executive Summary
The Chesapeake Bay Basinwide Analytical Capabilities Survey
was initiated to assess chemical analytical capabilities in the
region, develop long-range strategies to fulfill future
laboratory needs and assess the value of existing toxics data
bases. This report details the results of the analytical
capabilities assessment and recommendations for long-range
strategies to implement Basinwide analytical capabilities
improvements for toxics analysis.
An analytical capabilities survey was developed and
distributed to analytical chemistry laboratories in the Bay
region and selected federal research laboratories outside the
area. An advisory panel of chemists was formed to interpret the
survey results and formulate recommendations on current and
future analytical needs for toxic chemicals in the Bay watershed.
The panel considered laboratory capabilities in terms of
facilities and quality of performance in each of three categories
of toxics monitoring: regulatory compliance, exploratory research
and site-specific investigations. The panel concluded the
following: 1) analytical facilities for all three categories of
monitoring is good at the present time; 2) the quality of current
compliance monitoring is good but the quality of exploratory and
site-specific monitoring is an unknown; 3) future capability for
compliance monitoring will remain good only if laboratories can
secure adequate funding to keep current with increasingly
sophisticated methodology and expanding regulatory requirements;
4) future capability in the areas of exploratory research and
site-specific investigations are anticipated to decline unless
funding for toxics programs is increased; 5) the quality of
analyses in all three categories is projected to decline for the
same reason; 6) current capabilities and quality of data
management are poor and will become worse in the future in all
three categories.
The panel developed a series of program recommendations to
improve future analytical capability in all three monitoring
categories. The recommendations are as follows: The Chesapeake
Bay Program should 1) develop data quality objectives for all
toxics programs and monitoring categories; 2) estimate the number
of samples which will be required to meet program needs; 3)
develop a comprehensive QA/QC program; 4) establish a system to
administer performance evaluations; 5) identify target analytes;
6) develop standard reference materials for target analytes and
matrices; 7) develop a flexible data management system; 8)
develop mechanisms to identify and quantify novel chemicals in
estuarine matrices; and 9) consider development of a sample
archive facility.
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Introduction
This project was undertaken to provide the Chesapeake Bay
Program with an assessment of chemical analytical capabilities
currently available in the Bay region and to provide guidance on
how to proceed with toxics analysis in the future. A survey was
developed to determine the capabilities available within the Bay
watershed. The survey was sent to all laboratories in the region
which were identified as potential participants in future
analytical work. These included state, federal, academic and
private consulting laboratories. In addition, a select group of
federal laboratories outside the Bay region, but which are :
involved in environmental analytical research programs were
included in the survey. The information was summarized from all
responses. A brief summary of each laboratory was also developed.
A panel of senior chemists from federal, state, academic and
private organizations was assembled to review the survey results
and to develop recommendations on the best approach to address
toxics analysis efforts in the—Bay watershed. They were charged
with assessment of potential scenarios for development of an
optimized network of analytical capabilities and expertise in the
Bay region and to project additional capability needs for the
future. The results of the panel's deliberations are presented in
Section I. The results of the survey are contained in Section II
of this report.
Analytical Capabilities Survey
The analytical capabilities survey was developed to address
the extent of expertise and sample volume capacity of analytical
laboratories in the Bay region. The survey addressed current
laboratory analyses, field sampling capabilities, lab space,
analytical instrumentation, personnel, computer facilities, QA/QC
and plans for future expansion (Appendix I).
Laboratories which have the potential to analyze toxic
chemicals in environmental media were the focus of the survey.
The survey was sent to 113 laboratories in government (state and
federal), academic and private organizations (Appendix II). The
laboratories were identified from lists of organizations
maintained by the Chesapeake Research Consortium, the American
Chemical Society and the EPA Chesapeake Bay Program. Laboratories
which did not initially respond were contacted again by mail
and/or phone to encourage a response. A total of 39 organizations
responded.
The results were summarized for all responses and subdivided
into government/academic and private consulting laboratories.
Each category was further subdivided into groups based on
capacity to analyze specific classes of compounds. A laboratory
by laboratory summary was also created for reference. In
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addition, selected elements of the survey are discussed in
narrative form to interpret the survey results relative to all
responses.
SECTION I
Panel Assessment of Analytical Capabilities and Recommendations
An advisory panel was assembled to interpret the survey
results and formulate recommendations on current and future needs
for toxics analyses in the Bay watershed. The panel was composed
of chief chemists and researchers from academic and government
institutions, management agencies and private industry
consultants (Appendix III). The objective in the make-up of the
panel was to bring the perspectives of researchers, government
managers and the regulated community together to address the
issues of future analytical needs for toxics assessment in the
Bay Watershed.
Part 1 - Survey Review
The panel considered a wide range of topics and approaches
to assessing analytical capabilities in the Bay region.
Considerable time was expended reviewing and exploring the
optimum approach to interpreting the survey results. It was
concluded that the best use of the data was as a guide to general
capabilities in different categories of chemical monitoring in
the Bay region. The categories were delineated and refined over
several discussions to include three broad types:
1. compliance monitoring
2. exploratory monitoring (hypothesis generating)
3. site-specific monitoring (hypothesis testing)
1. Compliance monitoring was defined as those analyses done to
comply with regulatory statutes, primarily end-of-pipe type
samples which are analyzed for specific permitted constituents.
The methods used are standardized and relatively low-tech. The
vast majority of these analyses are performed in-house by the
dischargers or by private contractors.
2. Exploratory monitoring consists of both research and long-
term trend monitoring to detect or elucidate potential
environmental contamination. Analyses for this type of monitoring
is carried out by government agencies, academic institutions and
a select group of private contractors.
3. Site-specific monitoring includes investigations of local
problems, environmental impact assessments or testing of
predictions. The analyses for this type of monitoring can be very
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specific in terms of target analytes, or very broad, depending on
the nature of the project. These analyses are carried out by
government agencies, academic institutions, private contractors
and parties with direct interest in the site.
Similar to chemical monitoring types, laboratories were
divided into two categories: research (academic and government)
and production (primarily private consulting laboratories).
Research laboratories were viewed as having two primary
roles. The first is pursuit of research and development in the
area of analytical methods development for improved precision and
for new chemicals and/or matrices. The second role is performing
exploratory ecological research into the fate and effects of
chemicals in the Bay ecosystem.
Research and development of analytical methods is needed to
keep up with developments in both electronic instrumentation and
to clarify the importance of chemical speciation in environmental
fate and effect. The lack of recognized methods which are
specific for estuarine matrices was viewed an impediment to
environmental assessments of chemical impact. While methods
developed for fresh or marine matrices can be adapted for use in
estuarine samples for many analytes, it is not known whether all
target analytes of interest to the Bay Program have acceptable
analytical methods. It was agreed that the European scientific
community has made great progress in this regard and that the Bay
Program should take the initiative to explore European and/or
other U.S. regions' analytical methods with a view toward
promulgating Bay Program standard methods.
Exploratory research into ecological effects of chemicals is
necessary to improve our understanding of the interactions of
environments and chemical pollutants and to generate testable
hypotheses about these interactions. Some consulting laboratories
in the region are recognized as having the capacity to
participate in these types of research programs by virtue of
their size and expertise. It was also recognized that some
private laboratories have the infrastructure required to perform
methods development projects if adequate funding is available.
Private laboratories were viewed primarily as service
organizations to provide the man power for large scale monitoring
programs. When provided with adequate funding, private
laboratories can produce high quality data in timely fashion.
Furthermore, they are inherently more suitably organized for this
purpose than academic laboratories. The management of such
programs must come from the Bay Program or a designated research
center to ensure both inter-laboratory quality control and data
base management.
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Conclusions from the Survey
The panel concluded that it could not go beyond the original
intent of the capabilities survey to an assessment of laboratory
•ability1 without an extensive investigation of all the
laboratories' performance and their adherence to proper
laboratory practices. The panel resolved that laboratory
performance could only be judged by inter-laboratory performance
evaluations. A summary of current toxics monitoring in the Bay
and its watershed is presented in Table 1. A summary of the
evaluation of analytical capacity in the Bay area is presented in
Table 2. :
The panel's consensus was that analytical facilities in the
Bay region are good at the present time for all monitoring
categories, but the quality of analyses in exploratory and site-
specific work is questionable (Table 2). Some work is known to be
good, some is bad and some can not be judged at the present time.
Projections of future capability are that compliance monitoring
will remain good if laboratories are able to keep current with
increasingly sophisticated technology and increased sample loads.
Funding will be a major determinant. The projections for
exploratory and site-specific analyses are that the capability
will not keep pace with future workloads unless funding for
equipment, space and personnel is forthcoming. The quality of
analyses in all three categories is projected to decline for the
same reasons.
A peripheral issue in these projections is education and
training of analysts. State-of-the-art equipment and laboratory
facilities will not ensure adequate analytical capability and
quality. An increasing supply of qualified analysts and
researchers will be necessary also. This applies not only to
bench chemists, but also people capable of doing the necessary
research on both methods development and increasingly
sophisticated instrumentation. The Toxics Subcommittee cannot
directly influence this situation, but the Bay Program should
consider this issue when allocating grants and during
consultations with EPA headquarters.
The panel's attitude on data management is that current
capabilities and quality are bad and will become worse in the
future for both inter and intra-facility data storage. This
conclusion is not based on an observed lack of adequate
technology, but a lack of coordination between agencies and
institutions.
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Part 2 - Development of Recommendations
Three recurring themes in the discussions were the proposed
use of the data, the numbers of samples and target analytes.
Without estimates of these parameters, the panel was unable to
confidently assess future analytical needs based upon the survey
results, unless the situation was presumed to remain static. The
panel strongly felt that these items must be addressed prior to
development of workplans for implementing a basinwide network of
analytical facilities. Specific program objectives (e.g.
modeling, risk assessment, etc.) will drive the required data
needs and thus analytical capability needs. Over 500 toxicants
have been detected in the Bay. Decisions, based on program
objectives and assessments of hazard must be made concerning what
is to be analyzed, and in what matrix. The ultimate purpose of
any environmental assessment of the Bay habitat is to further the
process of restoration and enhancement of the Bay ecosystem.
Thus, the decision making process must take into account the
ecological and natural resource improvement objectives of the
program. This will necessitate a fusion of purpose between
research scientists, resource managers, government agencies and
political decision makers. Program objectives and environmental
priorities must be clearly stated. Only then can a plan of action
be determined which will guide what to do and how to accomplish
the goals.
An inherent factor in the estimation of these items is the
cost of personnel and facilities necessary to complete workloads.
Chemical analyses can be considerably more expensive than
biological assessments, but both will be necessary to arrive at
habitat restoration objectives or risk assessments. The panel
agreed that both chemical analysis and biological assessments are
more valuable when done together. Cost must be considered in the
development of objectives so that adequate budgets are
anticipated and priorities can be assigned.
The need for specific QA/QC protocols for sampling and
analysis were recognized as being of paramount importance for
data collection. The panel considers significant portions of
existing data to be incompatible because of a lack of a
coordinated QA/QC program in Bay area projects. Individual data
sets which may contain good data are not comparable to others due
to variable methods and reporting requirements. Trend analysis
may be difficult to perform on data sets with differing detection
limits for example. This problem becomes particularly acute when
analytical precision and sensitivity change as improved methods
are developed.
The panel concluded that the only definitive mechanism for
assuring adequate QA/QC between laboratories and over time is
through a routine collaborative round robin program. Such a
program would be of benefit to all participating laboratories and
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management programs as a learning experience. It could quantify
the differences and similarities between methods and laboratories
in terms of precision and sensitivity for specific analytes and
matrices. A related program to improve QA/QC is to require
performance evaluations to assess analytical capabilities and
establish qualifications for participating laboratories. Such
programs require the establishment of standard reference
materials. The panel recognized that performance evaluations are
very expensive and time consuming for all parties concerned. The
relative merits of performance evaluations were discussed at
length, but no effective alternative was devised.
Another critically important issue is data management. Data
management should be incorporated into the monitoring program
design. Reporting requirements for methods, precision and
sensitivity should be delineated as a minimum. Consideration
should also be given to development of on-line capabilities for
access by remote laboratories and data storage of computer
generated data files.
New chemicals and certain chemical species present unique
complications. New analytical methods and instrumentation may be
required to detect and accurately measure them. Performance
evaluations on these chemicals can not be accomplished without
standard reference materials, and round robin programs will be
limited to qualitative assessments of methods. Given a matrix of
analytes and laboratories, it might be possible to assign groups
of chemicals to specific laboratories and delineate exceptions
where necessary. A sample archive system would be useful in this
regard for the ability to check old samples for newly recognized
chemical of concern. Moreover, archived samples could be used to
verify trends and fill data gaps when improved analytical methods
result in better analytical sensitivity or precision. Sample
archives require extensive facilities and budgetary commitments
however. As in the case of long-term data management systems,
considerable thought and planning need to go into design of a
long-term archive facility which is both flexible and accessible.
Recommendations
The panel developed a series of specific recommendations
which apply to all three categories of monitoring. These
recommendations are intended to provide the Toxics Subcommittee
with guidance in how to develop a network of analytical
capabilities and expertise within the Chesapeake Bay watershed.
There was a consensus within the panel that development of this
network and the responsibility for implementing the
recommendations can only be accomplished under the auspices of
the Toxics Subcommittee. The panel proposed specific
recommendations and guidelines for this task and concluded that
it will be a constantly evolving process. The panel strongly
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advocated that the recommendations pertaining to advanced
planning and definition of long-term objectives be acted upon at
the earliest possible time, as these aspects will dictate
implementation schedules for subsequent program developments.
A. Programmatic requirements
1- As a necessary first step, the Chesapeake Bay Program
(CBP) must define programs and/or monitoring categories.
These objectives should include requirements to assess
acceptable data bias, precision, detection levels, comparability
and representativeness. These parameters should be detailed in
specific guidance documents. The requirements should be
established in coordination with the ecological goals of the Bay
Program. A complete and precise inventory of all chemicals
throughout the Bay and its watershed is of limited value without
these goals. The DQO's should be defined at the beginning of any
new program effort. Also, DQO's should be defined for current
programs, at the present time. As a result, any adjustments which
are identified as being necessary should be done as early as
possible.
Development of DQOs is predicated on the ability of the
Toxics Subcommittee to decide on long range objectives and
programs to achieve those objectives. The fundamental question to
be addressed is, what does the Bay Program need to accomplish
over the next twenty years with regard to toxic chemicals? If
that question can not be answered at this time, what more needs
to be learned before it can be answered? Addressing these items
will define the long-term role of the Toxics Subcommittee. It
could include monitoring the Bay, clean-up of hot spots, whole
watershed monitoring, sponsoring research, overseeing chemical
management programs, risk assessment or any combination of these
and other possibilities. After the long-term objectives and roles
have been determined, DQOs must be formulated which, if adhered
to, will enhance consistency, help guide funding options and
define the level of detail required for chemical analyses.
A workgroup of the Toxics Subcommittee should be formed and
charged with responsibility for producing DQOs for every program
which receives funding from the Toxics Subcommittee, including
sponsored research and monitoring. The workgroup should produce
specific DQOs, not a workplan on how to determine DQOs. The
workgroup should have representatives from the technical
community and policy decision makers. Without coordination
between the two, the results may not be workable. The technical
community has a better feel for the realities of data quality
assessment. The political community has a better feel for the
realities of setting public priorities. Input from both is
necessary to determine the level of confidence in the data
required to address various long-term objectives.
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2- The CBP should estimate the number of samples which will
be required to accomplish program needs, present and'
future.
Without a firm idea of what programs are intended to
accomplish, how to do it and how much it will cost, forecasting
analytical capability can not be done. It is the consensus of the
panel that analytical capacity will expand and contract with
available funding in both agency and private laboratories.
Therefore, advanced planning in the area of sampling volume will
allow estimates of necessary budgets for equipment and personnel.
Obviously, the program will have to be flexible as progress is
made in some areas and new questions arise in others. The
estimates of sampling volume must take the OQO's into
consideration. A long-range work plan must be drawn up which
includes estimates of sampling intensity. Given programmatic and
data quality objectives, the number of samples required to
achieve a desirable level of confidence can be estimated.
For example, determination of the Bay-wide distribution of a
specific compound, with the ability to distinguish a difference
in concentration of 10% between locations, is a very different
objective than determining the distribution of that chemical in
Baltimore Harbor alone. Each will require different sample
numbers. The ability to distinguish a difference in concentration
of 50% rather than 10% between locations would require different
sample numbers. The number of samples required to distinguish a
10% difference in the atmosphere is different than for water.
Estimation of sample volumes for long-term, multi-parameter,
Bay-wide programs will necessarily be more crude than for smaller
projects. However, estimates of the magnitude of sampling can be
made if program objectives and DQOs have been determined. If not
enough is known about expected temporal or spacial variability to
estimate sampling intensity, this becomes an item to be learned
before the Bay Program can address what needs to be accomplished
over the next twenty years. Sampling plans to gain that knowledge
can be made. The same line of reasoning applies to sampling
requirements for questions of fate and transport, toxicity,
population impacts, risk assessment and biomarkers.
3- The CBP needs to develop comprehensive QA/QC programs.
There should be separate programs for exploratory and site-
specific sampling. The QA/QC programs should address all aspects
of analytical tasks, including sampling, analysis and data
management. There are a variety of programs that could be used as
models which are currently in use in other state and federal
organizations, i.e. 'Guidance for Preparation of Combined
Work/Quality Assurance Project Plans for Water Monitoring' (U.S.
EPA, Office of Water Regs. & Stds., 1983). Any of these QA/QC
programs.can be modified to suit the particular needs of the CBP.
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QA/QC procedures provide data users with the knowledge to
assess data reliability and comparability. They do not insure
specific precision or sensitivity, rather they document how
precise or sensitive an analysis was. QA/QC protocols mandate
such aspects of analysis and reporting as sample holding times,
analytical method, replication, spike samples, reporting of
detection li.mit etc.
Additional requirements of a QA/QC program must include a
periodic collaborative round robin program including unknown
samples, sample call-backs, lab audits and a mechanism for
evaluating new analytical methods.
Round robins provide an opportunity for both laboratories
and data users to assess inter-laboratory variability and method
reliability. These exercises will identify how different
laboratories compare with each other in terms of reported
concentrations, variability, and detection limits. Also, since
different laboratories may use different analytical methods, a
round robin process may allow comparison of method accuracy. A
laboratory which reports a value different than all others may
not be wrong. It may be the only correct one if its method is
superior for a given matrix. This can be determined by the use of
standard^reference materials or performance evaluations (see #4
below).
Sample call-back programs are essentially blind sample
checks. Following sample analysis, a random subset of samples are
called back from the analytical laboratory and sent to the EPA
regional laboratory or another contract laboratory for re-
analysis. This provides an independent check on reported values.
It does not provide a check on sample handling or preparation
however.
Laboratory audits provide for a physical check of adherence
to QA/QC procedures in a laboratory. An audit should address
staff training, lab safety, handling of supplies, analytical
equipment, sample management, adherence to acceptable methods,
data analysis and data management.
Methods development protocols should include procedures for
new analytes and address transferability of data between
laboratories and analytical approaches. The lack of standard
reference materials should not preclude analysis of novel
analytes by methods which produce sensitive and repeatable data.
It is also recommended that a specific group, either a
permanent Toxics Subcommittee workgroup or a contractor, be
charged with overseeing compliance with the QA/QC plan and act as
liaison with all analytical facilities involved in Bay Program
toxics studies. This is by no means a trivial or easy task. It
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will require considerable expertise and a significant commitment
of time.
Lastly, the Toxics Subcommittee, in coordination with other
GBP efforts, e.g. modeling, should devise a QA/QC protocol for
analysis and data management of compliance monitoring data. While
the CBP can not control compliance regulations, it is possible
that data generated from compliance monitoring could be useful,
if there were mechanisms to assess its' reliability and
comparability to other data bases. The potential volume of data
makes this effort worth while.
4- The CBP needs to establish a system to administer
performance evaluations.
These are necessary to assess analytical capabilities and
establish qualifications for participation in Bay Program
projects. A performance evaluation is the analysis of standard
reference materials (SRMs) in specific matrices. Since the
contents of SRMs are precisely known, analytical results yield a
direct measure of laboratory precision, sensitivity and the
accuracy of the method. Laboratories wishing to bid on CBP
sponsored projects must be willing to submit to a performance
evaluation. As noted in the section on the development of these
recommendations, this can be a costly process for the labs and
the CBP, particularly for some organic compounds in complex
matrices. This cost will ultimately be borne by CBP in higher
contract prices charged by independent labs. Some allowance to
defray costs for prospective bidders may be necessary to attract
adequate numbers of bidders for particularly complex analyses.
This system must be a permanent organizational apparatus of
the Bay Program. Performance evaluations should necessarily be a
continuous process to ensure maintenance of high quality data.
Performance evaluations should be required of laboratories at
regular intervals during monitoring, and initiated for each new
program and/or target analyte/matrix. Performance evaluation
procedures should be unique for each monitoring category since
they will have different objectives and requirements. This
relates back to the establishment of data quality objectives. The
DQOs will provide guidance on what are acceptable limits of
precision and sensitivity of results from a performance
evaluation.
As in the case of QA/QC oversight, a specific workgroup or
contractor of the Toxics Subcommittee should be designated to
scrutinize the performance evaluation results. Ideally, this
would be the same group that is charged with overseeing
adherence to QA/QC protocols.
5- The CBP needs to identify target analytes.
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As an initial step, the panel presumes that lists of
chemicals of concern promulgated by state and/or federal
regulations will drive the analytical needs in the Bay Region.
However, the Bay Program needs to identify other chemicals known
to be present or perceived to be a problem in the Bay for
inclusion in the suite of chemicals. The number of target
analytes must be taken into consideration when developing
estimates of future sample loads and costs of performance
evaluation.
B. Tangible resources
1- The CBP needs to develop standard reference materials
(SRMs) for target analytes and matrices.
A consistent supply of SRMs is essential for proper
administration of performance evaluations, round robin programs
and establishment of QA/QC limits. A standard reference material
is essentially an environmental sample which has been
manufactured under exacting conditions. The chemical contents are
precisely known. They may be in the form of a specific matrix
(e.g. water, a standard soil, etc.) or as a pure compound(s)
which can be mixed with a chosen matrix in known concentrations.
Performance evaluations can not be done without SRMs. The CBP may
need SRMs for all target analytes and/or matrices, including
fresh and salt water, sediment, tissue, air and representative
soils.
2- The CBP needs to develop a flexible data management
system.
Any data management system must include QA/QC on data entry
and it must support data review programs. It should include on-
line and off-line components to service multiple uses, including
data archives for modeling and trend analysis, problem
identification and active research. A data management system
should be developed as soon as possible to support ongoing
programs and to provide the data bases which will be necessary in
future assessments of program priorities.
3- The CBP needs to develop and/or maintain facilities for
identification and quantification of novel analytes in estuarine
matrices.
The CBP needs to determine what state-of-the-art
instrumentation is necessary to monitor for novel analytes and to
assist in acquisition of it in the Bay region. This is related
to, but should not be confused with the need to develop method
protocols for novel analytes as discussed in the QA/QC
recommendation (#3 above). This resource pertains to the
analytical equipment which is physically required to perform
complex analyses of unknowns. Given a known or suspected
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toxicological hot spot, the region needs a facility with the
instrumentation capable of identifying a chemical without
necessarily knowing what to look for in advance. The discovery of
Kepone in the James River is an example. Originally, no
laboratory was looking specifically for Kepone because nobody
knew it was there. A further requirement of advanced
instrumentation is the ability to detect very low levels of
contaminants. It is not definitely known that toxicological
problems in the Bay are restricted to hot spots alone. Also,
ambient toxicity and fate and transport investigations require
chemical analyses with high sensitivity.
4- The CBP should consider development of a sample archive
facility.
Bay Program samples could be maintained in a stand alone
facility, or be incorporated into existing facilities which CBP
would then help support. Sample archives are most useful in
regard to investigations of newly recognized chemicals of
concern, to verify trends and fill data gaps when improved
analytical methods result in better analytical sensitivity or
precision. As noted in the section on the development of these
recommendations, sample archives can require extensive physical
facilities and funds. Considerable thought and planning would be
required prior to a decision to invest in a long-term archive
facility .
Summary
Based upon the results of a survey of analytical chemistry
laboratories in the Chesapeake Bay region, a panel of senior
chemists assessed the current state of capabilities for analysis
of toxic chemicals in the Bay ecosystem. The assessment included
evaluations of facilities and quality for compliance, research
and site-specific analyses. The panel also made projections of
future capabilities and general needs. Nine specific
recommendations were developed to enhance future Bay Program
efforts regarding toxics assessments, including programmatic
initiatives and material resource needs.
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Table 1
Current Chemical Monitoring in the
Chesapeake Bay and Its Watershed
A. Long Term Monitoring
The table lists the number of samples (and stations) analyzed
on a yearly basis in the Chesapeake Bay by analyte and matrix.
Data include primarily long term monitoring projects.
Matrix
Air
Water
Sediment
Tissue
Metals
4700
(6)
139
(127)
220
(185)
PAH Oraanics
402
(var)
139
(127)
104
(42)
>1342
(24)
22
(6)
138
(145)
92
(32)
Pesticides
>847
(>253)
139
(127)
317
(226)
Radionuclide Total
140
(13)
282
(216)
598
(208)
>6042
>3955
976
1756
.
Metals - may include 1-22 elements/sample.
Pesticide in Water - dominated by agricultural runoff project and
Maryland striped bass habitat monitoring.
Sediment - dominated by stations occupied once every 2-5 years
(except radionuclides).
Pesticides - does not include Kepone monitoring in the James River
(25 stations, sediment and water).
Table does not include upcoming projects such as EMAP (100
stations, analysis in Cincinnati) or Maryland DNR Ambient Toxicity
Monitoring.
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B. Regulated Discharge Monitoring
State
PA
MD
MD
MD
MD*
DE
DC
DC
VA
VA
WV
Permit
NPDES
NPDES
NPDES
POTW
NPDES
NPDES
NPDES
NPDES
NPDES
NPDES
NPDES
Toxic Sampling/Freq/
Analvtes Year Number
/
metals , organics
metals
/
priority pollutants
metals
/
/
metals, toxics
metals, toxics 1/2 yr
1
1
4
1
12
1
2
1
1
or 1/5 yr
1
5000
600
58
34
10
9
7
6
104
1829
138
Total
600
232
120
9
104
-523
* Hart-Miller Island - all analyses done in-house.
Source: - Chesapeake Bay Basin Monitoring Program Atlas, Vol I & II
U.S. EPA Chesapeake Bay Program, Aug 1989
• Applied Marine Research Laboratory, Old Dominion
University, Norfolk, VA
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Table 2
Results of the Evaluation of General Capability in the Bay Area
A distinction was made between "facilities" and "quality."
The following monitoring types have been rated both for facilities
and quality. The distinction is also made between the present and
future capability.
I. Present Capability
A. Compliance
B. Exploratory (hypothesis
generating)
C. Site-specific (hypothesis
testing)
Facilities
Good
Good
Good
i
Quality
Good
II. Future Capability
A. Compliance
B. Exploratory
C. Site-Specific
Good*
Slipping
Slipping
Slipping
•9
III. Data Management
A. Present
1. On-line
2. Off-line
B. Future
1.
2.
On-line
Off-line
Poor
Poor (long term storage)
1. Facilities are defined as the combination of space,
instrumentation, and personnel.
* Compliance in the future may require more sophisticated
analyses. As a result, laboratories may be incapable of performing
such analyses on a large scale. For example, if the analytical
procedure is too time intensive, it may not be quickly adapted. As
a result, some of the "site-specific," hypothesis testing may be
used as "compliance monitoring."
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SECTION II
Survey Results
The analytical capabilities survey addressed the expertise and
capacity of analytical laboratories in the Bay region. The survey
considered current analyses, field capabilities, space,
instrumentation, personnel, computer facilities, QA/QC and plans
for future expansion.
The results were summarized for all responses and subdivided
into government/academic and private consulting laboratories. Each
category was further subdivided "into groups based on capacity to
analyze specific classes of compounds. The data were organized into
tabluar summaries for easy reference. Laboratory by laboratory
profiles were assembled. In addition, selected elements of the
survey are discussed in narrative form to interpret the survey
results relative to all responses.
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Part 1 - Tabular Summaries
The "General Laboratory Information" table details the number
of staff members and education level, lab area, number of
separate rooms and field sampling capacity for each respondent.
Many of the laboratories did not respond to some or all of these
questions; in which case a blank non-reponse is indicated. Some
of the respondents indicated either that they were not interested
in conducting Bay Program analyses, or that they would
participate in a research and development, or a reference
capacity only. This is indicated accordingly in the column
labeled "interest".
The labs were rated on their field sampling capabilities as
indicated in Table F of the survey. Labs were classified on a
scale of 0 to 5 depending on their capability to collect field
samples (air, water, soil/sediment, and biota) and their access
to research vessels. Indication of at least one form of sampling
equipment for a given type of sampling scored 1 point. A score
of 5 indicates that the lab has the capacity to sample all 4 of
the above media, and has access to research vessels. For more
specific information on a given laboratory, please refer to the
respective laboratory summary sheet in Part 2.
Each of the tables that follow summarize the capabilities for
analysis of a given group of chemicals, i.e. metals, PCBs, or
PAHs. This includes instrumentation, methods employed,
turnaround time, capacity, and matrices in which the analysis can
be conducted. In the "Methods" section of the survey, some
responses referred to EPA Methods by number, while others simply
listed the instrumentation used . Both responses are presented.
"Capacity" refers to the number of samples that can be analyzed
per shift in one week, unless otherwise indicated. The
matrices abbreviated on the table are: air, soil, sediment,
freshwater, seawater, and tissue. Laboratories that did not
indicate that they conducted a given type of analysis are still
included on the table if they have the necessary instrumentation.
In such cases, there are no "X"'s in the matrix columns. Blank
spaces in the tables reflect information that was not provided by
the laboratory in the survey response.
The overall tabulations are provided for many of the individual
questions from the survey. Each tabulation is self-explanatory.
Due to the lack of responses to some questions, at times the
total number of "yes" and "no" responses is not equal to the
total number of laboratories responding. Also, in the case of
the laboratory size, there is wide range of variability in
responses, as indicated by the standard deviations.
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LABORATORY SIZE
TOTAL LAB AREA
NON LAB (OFFICES ETC)
INSTRUMENT LABS
CLEAN ROOM
SAMPLE PREP
SAMPLE STORAGE
MICROBIOLOGICAL LAB
ELECTRONICS MAINTENANCE
EQUIPMENT STORAGE
n
31
21
17
8
14
13
7
4
7
Square feet Std. Deviation
16163
7622
6903
275
1303
1721
2679
386
2936
15903
11216
10483
325
1124
2665
3497
307
3205
PERCENT HAVING EACH OF THESE AREAS IN SEPARATE ROOMS
%YES
% not responding
63
1 0
27
\
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SUMMARY OF FIELD SAMPLING CAPABILITIES
AIR SAMPLING
DRY FALL
WET FALL
HIGH VOLUME
IMPINGER
OTHER
# OF YES RESPONSES
3
6
10
9
#OF NO RESPONSES
27
25
21
23
Air pumps, Gas/Vapor Samplers, Atmospheric Deposition
Sampler
WATER:
SUBMERSIBLE PUMP 1 8
SURFACE PUMP 1 7
NANSEN/NISKIN 12
SURFACE MICROLAYER 8
STERILE SAMPLERS 4
AUTOMATED COMPOSm 15
FIELD METERS 23
OTHER
14
15
21
25
25
15
10
Grabs, Bailers, STD's. Turbidity meters, Van Dorn bottles
and Kemmerer Bottles
SOIL/SEDIMENT
BIOTA
UJHtHb
AUGERS
GRABS
OTHER
FISH NETS
ELECTROSHOCKER
ROD & REEL
DIP NETS
SURBER/DRIFT NETS
GRABS
CRAB POTS
PLANKTON NETS
ZOOPLANKTON TRAPS
OTHER
23
16
24
and Scoops
15
7
15
20
8
4
17
16
6
9
10
12
17
9
19
24
17
14
22
26
17
18
23
15
20
Benthic Air Lift. Gerking Sampler, Box Corer, Acoustical G
20
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SUMMARY OF FIELD SAMPUNG CAPABILITIES
VESSLES
10-20 FEET
21-30 FEET
31-40 FEET
> 40 FEET
# OF YES RESPONSES
15
13
6
6
# OF NO RESPONSES
15
16
23
23
LABORATORY SIZE
Square feet Std. Deviation
TOTAL LAB AREA
NON LAB (OFFICES ETC)
INSTRUMENT LABS
CLEAN ROOM
SAMPLE PREP
SAMPLE STORAGE
MICROBIOLOGICAL LAB
ELECTRONICS MAINTENANCE
EQUIPMENT STORAGE
31
21
17
8
14
13
7
4
7
16163
7622
6903
275
1303
1721
2679
386
2936
15903
11216
10483
325
1124
2665
3497
307
3205
PERCENT HAVING EACH OF THESE AREAS IN SEPARATE ROOMS
%YES
%NO
% not responding
63
10
27
21
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ANALYTICAL EQUIPMENT AVAILABLE
NUMBER
METALS 27
ICP 57
AA FLAME 52
AA FURNACE 9
X-RAY
GENERAL ORGANICS
UV-SPEC 46
MS 73
TOC 21
GC 211
PESTICIDES AND HALOGENATED ORGANICS
NPD 35
ECD 120
HALL 27
VOLAT1LES AND SEMIVOLATILES
FID 86
PID 35
FPD 26
13
53
LC 19
HPLC 38
SEMIVOLATILES AND VOLAT1LES
UV/VIS 43
FLUORESCENCE 21
Rl 4
MS 2
EC 10
BJOMOLECULES
LLS 0
LALS 0
RADIOACTIVE 4
1C 14
TEM 3
SEM 3
ION PROBES 31
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NUMBER OF LABORATORIES PERFORMING DIFFERENT TYPES OF ANALYSES
* OF YES RESPONSES * OF NO RESPONSES
MICROBIAL 19 13
HISTOLOGICAL 5 22
BIOCHEMICAL 13 17
NUMBER OF LABORATORIES SPECIALIZING IN DIFFERENT TYPES OF ANALYSIS
PHYSICAL 9
METALS 29 -
OTHER INORGANICS 1 7
RADIOACTIVITY 9
VOLATILE ORGANICS 1 9
SEMIVOLATILES 24
NONVOLATILES 18
TOTAL NUMBER OF STAFF MEMBERS
PH.D.'S 39
M.S.'S 39
B.S.'S 207
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SUMMARY OF QA / QC QUESTIONS
YES NO
Labs with a QA/QC Manual 27 4
Labs with a QA/QC Officer 29 4
Labs with a QA/QC Program 30 3
• PersonneLTraining 29 2
• Data Auditing 28 3
• Protocols for Inventory 24 6
and Supplies
• Interest in round robins 25 5
• Standard Operating 27 6
Procedures
• Data Archive Capacity 31 1
Compliance with GLP requirements
• TSCA and FIFRA 1 5 9
• CERCLA CLP 11 15
Participate in CERCLA CLP
• ORGANIC 3 26
• INORGANIC 2 27
Most laboratories indicated participation in round robins on a routine to
quarterly basis
24
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Table A: Analyses Your Laboratory Currently Runs
Analysis
Examole
nH
eH
BOO
OCD
TDC
Asbestos
Grain Size Analysis
Radionuclide
Nutrients
Oil and Grease
Metals
Oraano Metalic Comp.
Halogens
CN
Mat
4
Q
Q
o
0
12
n
5
p
0
H
2
7
6
17
1
5
5
8
7
7
4
13
11
19
6
1?
16
X
17
1
5
7
12
6
7
5
15
13
27
9.
13
19
Ix
Water
26
3
19
16
16
5.
0
8
19
17
27
11
1f>
19
X
19
5
6
7
11
3
0
5
1 1
11
21
11
g
10
x
4
0
0
1
4
4
o
5
3
o
15
3
6
5
Method
EPA 200.1
SW 846,9045
EPA 150.1. 600
EPA 120.1
EPA 405.1,
SW846
EPA 410.1, 410.2,
410.4
SW 846 9060
EPA 415.1. 415.2
NIOSH 7400. EPA 600
PCM. X-RAY
Granulometer
HASL 300
EPA 350. 365. 375
SW503
EPA 413.1. 413.2. 8020
EPA 200
ASTM 7000
EPA 245. 7241
EPA 450.1. 501.524....
SW 846. 9020
SW 846-9012
EPA 335.3
Normal
Turnaround
Time
2 weeks
/
Capacity
200
SOP
Yes/No
Y
Yrs of
Exper
3
% of Samples
Routinely
Subcontracted
O
in
1 Briefly explain (e.g. electrode, furnace AA, GCMS, etc. or SW0846 method ff).
2 How many samples normally are run for a given analyte, per shift, In one week?
3 Are written Standard Operating Procedures and OA/QC records present In-house?
4 Includes compounds N, S, C. P, SI
5 e.g. TBT, methyl mercury
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Table A: Analyses Your Laboratory Currently Runs
.***
Analysis
Polvnuclear Aromatlcs
RGBs
Nitrosamines
Insecticides
chlorinated
organophosphate
carbamate
Herbicides
Other Pesticides
Pharmaceuticals
Coliform bacteria
Pathogens
Other
Mat
11
11
3
1 1
7
5
7
5
2
0
1
2
19
21
9
22
17
11
19
13
4.
5
g
5
21
24
8
22
19
11
17
15
5
'e
4
7
Ix
Water
22
21
11
26
20
1?
22
15
§
16
7
7
16
16
7
16
12
9
14
9
4
9
6
§
14
17
5
17
13
7
10
10
7
2
?
Method
SW 8310, 8100. 8270
EPA 610. 625
EPA 608. 600.
SW 8080
EPA 607
EPA 608. 8080
SW 8080
EPA 531
SW 8150
SW 8080, 8140, 8150
908 A AND C
CULTURE PLATES
Normal
Turnaround
Time
Capacity
SOP
Yes/No
Yrs of
Exper
% of Samples
Routinely
Subcontracted
to
1 Briefly explain (e.g. electrode, furnace AA, GCMS, etc. or SW0846 method *).
2 How many samples normally are run for a given analyte, per shift, In one week?
3 Are written Standard Operating Procedures and QA/QC records present In-house?
4 Includes compounds N, S, C, P, Si
5 e.g. TBT, methyl mercury
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General Laboratory Information
LABORATORY
GOVERN./ ACADEMIC
Academy of Natural
Sciences, Philadelphia
Academy of Natural
Sciences, BERL
Commonwealth of Virginia
Dept. of General Services
David Taylor Research
Center
Dept. of Geography and
Env. Enq. G.W.C. Whitinq
Dept. of Oceanography
Old Dominion University
GWC Whiting School of
Engineering
Maryland Department of
Health and Mental Hygiene
N.I.S.T. (N.B.S.)
Analytical Chem. Center
Occoquan Watershed
Monitoring Laboratory
Old Dominion University
Applied Marine Res. Lab.
U.S.D.A. Division of
Environmental Chemistry
U.S. Fish & Wildlife Serv.
Columbia, Missouri
U.S. Fish & Wildlife Serv.
Laurel, Maryland
U.S. EPA
Central Reg. Laboratory
i
INTEREST
YES
YES
YES
NO
NO
NO
ND
YES
Reference
Lab only
YES
YES
R&D
Lab only
YES
YES
YES
EDUCATION
BS
2
4
51
40
10
42
10
8
13
MS
2
2
2
4
2
12
2
5
1
3
PhD
0
3
1
1
3
2
3
2
2
1
LAB AREA
(sq. feet)
12,000
6,000
6,000
2,000
6,000
2,337
2,300+
4,000
36.000
50,000
32,000
NUMBER
OF ROOMS
9
7
8
2
36+
2
FIELD
CAPACITY
4
4
5
3
3
4
5
4
4
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General Laboratory Information
LABORATORY
U.S. EPA
Gulf Breeze Laboratory
U.S. EPA
Narragansett, Rhode Is.
U.S. Naval Academy
Oceanography Dept.
University of Maryland
Chesapeake Blol. Lab.
Virginia Institute of
Marine Science
PRIVATE
Analytics Laboratory, Inc.
Centre Analytical
Laboratories, Inc.
EA Laboratories
Engineering Science, Inc.
Interscience Research,
Inc.
James R. Reed and
Associates, Inc.
Lancaster Laboratories,
Inc.
Lancy Environmental
Services Company
Martel Laboratory
Services
Penniman and Brown, Inc.
INTEREST
YES
YES
R&D
Lab only
YES
YES
EDUCATION
BS
3
9
1
3
?
MS
1
2
1
?
PhD
3
1
?
LAB AREA
(sq. feet)
20,101
2,202
63.656
NUMBER
OF ROOMS
20
FIELD
CAPACITY
4
4
4
5
5
YES
YES
YES
YES
YES
YES
YES
YES
YES
YES
15
2
25
3
6
10
6
3
2
3
2
2
2
0
1
2
1
1
1
1
20,000
2,000
10,000
20,000
6.372
40,000
7,300
7.000
8,600
5
15
15
8
7
1
4
4
4
4
4
3
CO
C4
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General Laboratory Information
LABORATORY
Riverside Laboratories
Roan Laboratories
Science Applications
International Corporation
Technical Testing Labs.
Baltimore
Technical Testing Labs.
Charleston, WV
Versar, Inc.
Weston, Inc.
Wildlife International
INTEREST
YES
YES
YES
YES
YES
YES
YES
NO
EDUCATION
BS
1
1
14
18
5
72
7
MS
2
3
6
19
2
PhD
2
1
4
6
3
LAB AREA
(sq. feet)
28,000
2,000
9,000
3,500
8,000
32.500
51,000
7000
NUMBER
OF ROOMS
6
7
FIELD
CAPACITY
0
0
2
2
3
5
o>
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CAPACITY FOR PCB ANALYSIS
LABORATORY
GOVERN./ ACADEMIC
Academy of Natural
Sciences, Philadelphia
Academy of Natural
Sciences, BERL
Commonwealth of Virginia
Dept. of General Services
Maryland Department of
Health and Mental Hylene
Occoquan Watershed
Monitoring Laboratory
Old Dominion University
Applied Marine Res. Lab.
U.S. Fish & Wildlife Serv.
Columbia, Missouri
U.S. Fish & Wildlife Serv.
Laurel, Maryland
U.S. EPA
Central Reg. Laboratory
U.S. EPA
Gulf Breeze Laboratory
U.S. EPA
Narragansett, Rhode Is.
University of Maryland
Chesapeake Biol. Lab.
Virginia Institute of
Marine Science
Instrumentation
HPLC
1
1
4
3
1
1
2
1
1
6
4
3
GC
2
1
18
15
5
10
12
6
10
4
2
10
MS
1
2
3
2
4
6
1
1
3
3
ECO
1
2
15
4
12
3
0
6
4
2
HALL
1
2
3
1
METHODS
GC
EPA 608
EPA608.8080
GC EPA
EPA 608,625
SW846.8080
GC - ECD
GC GC-MS
EPA 608
GC-EC
GC
GC-ECD
GC-ECD
GC-MS
GC - HALL
TURN.
TIME
1-6 weeks
3 weeks
30 days
3 weeks
3wks-12 mos
30 days
1 day
1 month
GC-MS
GC -HALL
CAP.
6- 10
17
40 / wk
50
20
10
8
40
MATRIX CURRENTLY ANALYZED
air
X
SOU
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
sed.
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
fw
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
SW
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
tlss.
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
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CAPACITY FOR PCB ANALYSIS
LABORATORY
PRIVATE
Analytics Laboratory, Inc.
Centre Analytical
Laboratories, Inc.
EA Laboratories
Engineering Science, Inc.
Interscience Research,
Inc.
James R. Reed and
Associates, Inc.
Lancaster Laboratories,
Inc.
Martel Laboratory
Services, Inc.
Pace Laboratories, Inc.
(Formerly Lancy)
Penniman and Brown, Inc.
Riverside Laboratories
Roan Laboratories
Science Applications
International Corporation
Technical Testing Labs.
Baltimore
Technical Testing Labs.
Charleston, 'WV
Instrumentation
HPLC
GC
MS
ECO
HALL
METHODS
TURN.
TIME
CAP.
MATRIX CURRENTLY ANALYZED
air
soil
sed.
fw
SW
tlss.
1
1
2
14
1
2
4
6
5
8
3
33
3
4
4
u.
3
3
1
£1
6
2
2
4
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
£1
7
2
4
8
2
1
1
2
2
2
1
1
6
1
2
1
1
2
1
1
1
*1
1
NIOSH 5503
EPA
EPA 600,608
8080
GC
Standard Met!
EPA, NIOSH
and others
EPA SW 846
8080
SW 846,8080
EPA - GC
EPA
EPA 608
GC
EPA608.8080
GC / ECD
5 days
2-4 weeks
3 weeks
2 weeks
3-10 days
3 weeks
6 days
2-3 weeks
2 weeks
1 week
1 day
2 weeks
2 weeks
150-200
25
0-20
30-40
168
25
50
400
100
50
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
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CAPACITY FOR PCB ANALYSIS
LABORATORY
Versar, Inc.
Weston, Inc.
Instrumentation
HPLC
2
6
GC
14
18
MS
10
17
ECO
4
]6
HALL
3
2
METHODS
not stated
EPA 608
SW 846,8080
TURN.
TIME
4 weeks
CAP.
MATRIX CURRENTLY ANALYZED
air
X
soil
X
sed.
X
fw
X
sw
X
tlss.
X
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Capacity for PAH analysis
LABORATORY
GOVERN. / ACADEMIC
Academy of Natural
Sciences, Philadelphia
Academy of Natural
Sciences, BERL
Commonwealth of Virgin
Dept. of General Service
Maryland Department of
Health and Mental Hyiem
Occoquan Watershed
Monitoring Laboratory
Old Dominion University
Applied Marine Res. Lab
U.S. Fish & Wildlife Serv
Columbia, Missouri
U.S. Fish & Wildlife Serv.
Laurel, Maryland
U.S. EPA
Central Reg. Laboratory
U.S. EPA
Gulf Breeze Laboratory
U.S. EPA
Narraqansett, Rhode Is.
University of Maryland
Chesapeake Biol. Lab.
Virginia Institute of
Marine Science
Instrumentation
HPLC
1
1
4
3
1
1
2
1
1
6
4
3
GC
2
1
18
15
5
10
12
6
10
4
2
10
MS
1
2
3
2
4
6
1
1
2
3
METHODS
HPLC
EPA 625
EPA 8270
NIOSH 5506
GC/MS
GCHPLC
GC/PID.GC/MS
HPLC/UV
CLP SOW
EPA 625
GC
GC/MS
GC/MS
GC/MS FID
TURN.
TIME
4 weeks
3 weeks
30 days
3 weeks
30 days
2 days
1 month
CAP.
6
17
40 / wk
50
10
8
40
MATRIX CURRENTLY ANALYZED
air
X
X
soil
X
X
X
X
X
X
sed.
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
f.w.
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
S.W.
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
tlss.
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
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Capacity for PAH analysis
LABORATORY
PRIVATE
Analytics Laboratory, Inc
Centre Analytical
Laboratories, Inc.
EA Laboratories
Engineering Science, Inc.
Interscience Research,
Inc.
James R. Reed and
Associates, Inc.
Lancaster Laboratories,
Inc.
Martel Laboratory
Services, Inc.
Pace Laboratories, Inc.
(formerly, Lancy)
Penniman and Brown, Inc.
Riverside Laboratories
Roan Laboratories
Science Applications
International Corporatio
Technical Testing Labs.
Baltimore
Technical Testing Labs.
Charleston, WV
Instrumentation
HPLC
1
1
2
14
1
GC
2
4
6
5
8
3
33
4
4
4
3
3
1
£1
6
MS
2
2
4
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
£1
7
METHODS
NIOSH 5506
SW8100.8310
GC/MS
EPA 600
EPA & NIOSH
EPA
SW 846, 8100
SW 846, 8310
EPA
GC/MS
among others
EPA 610,8100
EPA 610
608, 8080
EPA 8270
TURN.
TIME
5 days
2-4 wks
3 wks
2 wks
2-3 wks
3 wks
3 wks
2-3 wks
1 week
3 wks
2 wks
CAP.
100
25
0-5
30
30
50
50
50
MATRIX CURRENTLY ANALYZED
air
X
X
X
X
X
soil
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
sed.
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
f.w.
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
s.w.
X
X
X
X
X
X
tlss.
X
X
X
eo
eo
-------
Capacity for PAH analysis
LABORATORY
Versar, Inc.
Weston, Inc.
Instrumentation
HPLC
2
6
QC
14
18
MS
10
17
METHODS
EPA 601
SW 846, 8010
TURN.
TIME
4 wks
CAP.
MATRIX CURRENTLY ANALYZED
air
X
soil
X
sed.
X
f.w.
X
3.W.
X
tlss.
X
CO
-------
CAPACITY FOR METALS ANALYSIS
LABORATORY
GOVERN. / ACADEMIC
Academy of Natural
Sciences, Philadelphia
Academy of Natural
Sciences, BERL
Commonwealth of Virgir
Dept. of General Service
Maryland Department of
Health and Mental Hyien
Occoquan Watershed
Monitoring Laboratory
Old Dominion University
Applied Marine Res. Lab
U.S. Fish & Wildlife Serv
Columbia, Missouri
U.S. Fish & Wildlife Serv
Laurel, Maryland
U.S. EPA
Central Reg. Laboratory
U.S. EPA
Gulf Breeze Laboratory
U.S. EPA
Narragansett, Rhode Is.
University of Maryland
Chesapeake Biol. Lab.
University of Maryland
Appalachian Environ. Lat
INSTRUMENTATION
ICP
ia
1
1
2
1
1
1
3
1
1
>.
AA
FLA.
1
1
3
2
1
3
2
2
2
2
2
AA
FUR.
1
1
3
2
1
1
3
3
3
1
1
X-
RAY
2
1
1
1
1C
1
1
1
1
1
2
METHODS
AA
Various
EPA-AA fur.
ICP, CVT.Hg
EPA 200 ser.
CFR.AOAC
Standard Metti
f 3500
AA Furnace &
Flame, ICP
AA furnace
AA. ICP
ICP 200.7
EPA 600
ICP
AA, ICP
AA
NAPAP for Al
TURN.
TIME
1 week
2 to 4
weeks
2 weeks
.
30 days
2 weeks
3 weeks
to 12 me
35 days
2 weeks
1 month
45 days
36 hrs
CAPACITY
75-water
8 - 10 othe
827 / week
30
50
20
10
50
200
100
50-150
MATRIX CURRENTLY ANALYZED
air
X
X
X
soil
X
X
X
X
X
X
sed.
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
f w
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
S.w.
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
tlss.
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
-------
CAPACITY FOR METALS ANALYSIS
LABORATORY
PRIVATE
Analytics Laboratory, Inc
Centre Analytical
Laboratories, Inc.
EA Laboratories
Engineering Science, Inc.
Interscience Research,
Inc.
James R. Reed and
Associates, Inc.
Lancaster Laboratories,
Inc.
Martel Laboratory
Services, Inc.
Pace Laboratories, Inc.
Penniman and Brown, Inc
Riverside Laboratories
Science Applications
International Corporath
Technical Testing Labs.
Baltimore
Technical Testing Labs.
Charleston, WV
Versar, Inc.
INSTRUMENTATION
ICP
1
2
1
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
3
AA
FLA.
1
3
3
1
1
2
1
2
1
1
1
1
2
AA
FUR.
1
1
4
2
1
3
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
10 AAs tot.
X-
RAY
1
1C
2
1
1
1
1
1
3
METHODS
Air-NIOSH17:
H2O, AA-ICP
SW 7000
EPA 200
AA furnace
ICP
SW846
EPA and
Standard Metr
AA 3050
SW846
AA ICP
EPA ASTM
AA
ICP - AA
SW846
EPA 200 ser.
EPA methods
TURN.
TIME
3 days
2 to 4
weeks
3 weeks
2 weeks
2-4 days
2 weeks
2 weeks
2-3 wks
2 weeks
1 week
4 weeks
1 week
1 week
CAPACITY
air - 20
H20 - 500
400
5-100
30-40
20
100
200
500
300
MATRIX CURRENTLY ANALYZED
air
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
soil
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
sed.
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
f.w.
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
s.w.
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
tlss.
X
X
X
X
X
to
CO
-------
CAPACITY FOR METALS ANALYSIS
LABORATORY
Weston, Inc.
INSTRUMENTATION
ICP
3
AA
FLA.
1
AA
FUR.
3
X-
RAY
1C
2
METHODS
EPA 200 serU
TURN.
TIME
4 weeks
CAPACITY
175
MATRIX CURRENTLY ANALYZED
air
X
soil
X
sed.
X
f.w.
X
s.w.
tlss.
CO
-------
CAPACITY FOR ANLAYSIS OF ORGANOMETALICS
LABORATORY
GOVERN. / ACADEMIC
Academy of Natural
Sciences, Philadelphia
Academy of Natural
Sciences, BERL
Commonwealth of Virgin
Dept. of General Service
Maryland Department of
Health and Mental Hyiem
Old Dominion University
Applied Marine Res. Lab,
U.S. Fish & Wildlife Serv
Columbia, Missouri
U.S. Fish & Wildlife Serv.
Laurel, Maryland
U.S. EPA
Central Reg. Laboratory
U.S. EPA
Gulf Breeze Laboratory
U.S. EPA
Narragansett, Rhode Is.
University of Maryland
Chesapeake Biol. Lab.
Virginia Institute of
Marine Science
Instrumentation
AA
FLA.
1
1
a
3
2
3
2
2
2
2
1
AA
FUR.
1
1
3
2
1
3
3
3
1
2
OC
2
1
18
15
4
10
12
6
10
4
2
10
FID
1
1
6
5
3
3
3
0
6
2
2
4
METHODS
Methyl mere.
GC, GC/MS
GC, ICP
GC, GC/MS
TURN.
TIME
3 mos.
21 days
1 week
CAPACITY
60-120/yr
30/week
50
25
MATRIX CURRENTLY ANALYZED
air
soil
sed.
X
f.w.
X
X
X
3.W.
X
X
X
tlss.
X
\
X
-------
CAPACITY FOR ANLAYSIS OF ORGANOMETALICS
LABORATORY
PRIVATE
Analytics Laboratory, Inc.
Centre Analytical
Laboratories, Inc.
EA Laboratories
Engineering Science, Inc.
Interscience Research,
Inc.
James R. Reed and
Associates, Inc.
Lancaster Laboratories,
Inc.
Martel Laboratory
Services
Pace Laboratories, Inc.
(Formerly Lancy)
Penniman and Brown, Inc.
Riverside Laboratories
Roan Laboratories
Science Applications
International Corporatlo
Technical Testing Labs.
Baltimore
Technical Testing Labs.
Charleston, WV
Instrumentation
AA
FLA.
1
3
3
1
1
2
1
2
1
1
1
<1
2
AA
FUR.
1
,1
4
2
1
3
1
1
1
1
1
<1
2
OC
2
4
6
5
8
3
3
3
4
4
3
3
1
<1
6
FID
5
1
2
15
7
1
7
2
1
2
1
<1
3
METHODS
EPA 245
SW 7471
GC
EPA COE
>
TURN.
TIME
2-4 wks
1-2 wks
2-3 wks
2 weeks
CAPACITY
5
50
MATRIX
air
soil
X
X
X
X
sed.
X
X
X
X
f.w.
X
X
X
X
s.w.
X
X
X
X
tlss.
X
o>
CO
-------
CAPACITY FOR ANLAYSIS OF ORGANOMETALICS
LABORATORY
Versar, Inc.
Weston, Inc.
Instrumentation
AA
FLA.
AA
FUR.
10 AA's tot.
1
3
QC
14
18
FID
4
TO
i
METHODS
TURN.
TIME
CAPACITY
MATRIX CURRENTLY ANALYZED
air
soil
sed.
f.w.
s.w.
tlss.
-------
CAPACITY FOR PESTICIDE ANALYSIS
LABORATORY
GOVERNJACADEMIC
Academy of Natural
Sciences, Philadelphia
Academy of Natural
Sciences, BERL
Commonwealth of Virginh
Dept. of General Services
Maryland Department of
Health and Mental Hygiene
Occoquan Watershed
Monitoring Laboratory
Old Dominion University
Applied Marine Res. Lab.
U.S. Fish & Wildlife Serv.
Columbia, Missouri
U.S. Fish & Wildlife Serv.
Laurel, Maryland
U.S. EPA
Central Reg. Laboratory
instrumentation
HPLC
1
1
4
3
1
1
2
1
1
OC
2
1
18
15
5
10
12
6
LC
1
1
1
1
1
AA
FLA
1
1
3
2
1
3
2
2
2
AA
FUR
1
1
3
2
1
1
3
3
3
METHODS
GC
EPA 608
EPA 507
HPLC
EPA 1618
other
EPA 608
8080
EPA 500,8150
EPA 600/
8-80-038
EPA 608,625
SW846.8080
8270.SM6640
GCMS.ECD
NCBP.GC/ECD
GC/NPD
HPLC
GC/ECD
GC/MS
non-chloro.
EPA 608
TURN.
TIME
2-6 wks
1-2 wks
1 week
2-6 wks
1 week
3 wks
3 wks
3 wks
30 days
•
•
•
3 wks
•
•
•
3 wks
12 mos
30 days
CAP.
6 to 20
6 to 20
20
6 to 10
20
18
18
8
40 / wk
•
•
•
50
•
•
•
20
it
15
MATRIX CURRENTLY ANALYZED
air
soil
X
X
X
X
X
X
sed.
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
f.w.
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
s.w.
X
X
X
X
tlss.
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
-------
CAPACITY FOR PESTICIDE ANALYSIS
LABORATORY
U.S. EPA
Gulf Breeze Laboratory
U.S. EPA
Narragansett, Rhode Is.
University of Maryland
Chesapeake Biol. Lab.
Virginia Institute of
Marine Science
PRIVATE
Analytics Laboratory, Inc.
Centre Analytical
Laboratories, Inc.
EA Laboratories
Engineering Science, Inc.
Interscience Research,
Inc.
James R. Reed and
Associates, Inc.
Lancaster Laboratories,
Inc.
Martel Laboratory
Services
Instrumentation
HPLC
6
4
3
OC
10
4
2
10
LC
1
AA
FLA
2
2
AA
FUR
1
1
METHODS
GC
GC/ECD
HPLC, PCR,
GC/ECD.FLUOR
GC Hall,GC/MS
TURN.
TIME
1 day
1 month
CAP.
8
40
MATRIX CURRENTLY ANALYZED
air
X
soil
X
sed.
X
X
X
f.w.
X
X
s.w.
X
X
X
tlss.
X
X
X
1
1
2
» i
14
2
4
6
5
8
3
33
3
1
3
1
1
1
3
5
1
1
4
1
1
1
4
2
1
3
1
GC
EPA 8080
EPA 531
EPA 8150
EPA 8140
GC
SW846
EPA methods
EPA SW 846
8080, 8150
SW 846,8080
SW846.8140
EPA 531
SW 846, 8150
EPA 619-622
EPA GC/MS
2 wks
2-4 wks
•
•
3 wks
2 wks
5-10 d
3 wks
2 wks
•
3 wks
2 wks
•
2-3 wks
200 +
5 to 25
0-20
30-40
150
•
20
150
•
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
-------
CAPACITY FOR PESTICIDE ANALYSIS
LABORATORY
Pace Laboratories, Inc.
(Formerly Lancy)
Penniman and Brown, Inc.
Riverside Laboratories
Roan Laboratories
Science Applications
International Corporation
Technical Testing Labs.
Baltimore
Technical Testing Labs.
Charleston. WV
Versar, Inc.
Weston, Inc.
Instrumentation
HPLC
1
2
6
GC
4
4
3
3
1
J>1
6
14
18
LC
AA
FLA
2
1
1
1
£1
2
AA
FUR
1
1
1
1
£1
2
10 AA's tot
1
3
METHODS
EPA 8080
EPA8150
EPA 8080
EPA 8150
EPA 608
GC/ECD
EPA 608
8080
GC/MS, ECD
EPA 608, 808C
EPA 614,8140
EPA 632
SM 509B.8150
TURN.
TIME
2 wks
•
1 week
•
3 wks
•
2 wks
4 wks
•
•
•
CAP.
10 to 25
50
50
50
•
40-50
MATRIX CURRENTLY ANALYZED
air
X
X
soil
X
X
X
X
X
sed.
X
X
X
X
f.w.
X
X
X
X
X
s.w.
X
X
X
tlss.
X
X
n
-------
CAPACITY FOR ANALYSIS OF NITROSAMINES AND PHARMACEUTICALS
LABORATORY
GOVERN7ACADEMIC
Academy of Natural
Sciences, Philadelphia
Academy of Natural
Sciences, BERL
Commonwealth of Virgir
Dept. of General Service
Maryland Department of
Health and Mental Hyien
Occoquan Watershed
Monitoring Laboratory
Old Dominion University
Applied Marine Res. Lab
U.S. Fish & Wildlife Serv
Columbia, Missouri
U.S. Fish & Wildlife Serv
Laurel, Maryland
U.S. EPA
Central Reg. Laboratory
U.S. EPA
Gulf Breeze Laboratory
U.S. EPA
Narragansett, Rhode Is.
University of Maryland
Chesapeake Biol. Lab.
Virginia Institute of
Marine Science
Instrumentation
HPLC
1
1
4
3
1
1
2
1
1
6
4
3
QC
2
1
18
15
u..
5
10
12
6
10
4
2
i
10
MS
1
2
3
2
4
6
1
1
2
3
FID
1
1
6
5
3
3
3
0
6
2
2
4
Analyti
Nitro.
Pharm
Nitro.
only
Nitro.
only
Nitro.
only
METHODS
EPA 8270
USP METHODS
GC, GC/MS
EPA 625,
GC(EC)
GC
TURN.
TIME
3 wks
2 wks
30 days
30 days
1 day
CAP.
8
20
40/ wk.
10
12
MATRIX CURRENTLY ANALYZED
air
soil
X
X
X
sed.
X
X
X
f.w.
X
X
X
X
s.w.
X
X
X
tlss.
X
X
X
-------
CAPACITY FOR ANALYSIS OF NITROSAMINES AND PHARMACEUTICALS
LABORATORY
PRIVATE
Analytics Laboratory, Inc
Centre Analytical
Laboratories, Inc.
EA Laboratories
Engineering Science, Inc.
Interscience Research,
Inc.
James R. Reed and
Associates, Inc.
Lancaster Laboratories,
Inc.
Martel Laboratory
Services
Pace Laboratories, Inc.
(formerly Lancy)
Penniman and Brown, Inc
Riverside Laboratories
Roan Laboratories
Science Applications
International Corporatk
Technical Testing Labs.
Baltimore
Technical Testing Labs.
Charleston, WV
Instrumentation
HPLC
1
1
2
14
•
1
•
OC
2
"4
6
5
8
3
33
3
4
4
3
3
1
J>1
6
MS
2
2
4
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
51
7
FID
5
1
2
15
7l
1
7
2
1
2
1
51
3
Analyt<
Nitro.
Pharm.
Nitro.
Pharm
Nitro.
only
Nitro.
only
METHODS
EPA 607
GC/MS
GC/ECD
TURN.
TIME
2-6 wks.
1 week
•
2 weeks
2 weeks
CAP.
25
100
50
50
MATRIX CURRENTLY ANALYZED
air
X
soil
X
X
X
X
X
sed.
X
X
X
X
X
f.w.
X
X
X
X
X
X
s.w.
X
X
X
rx
X
tlss.
X
X
X
-------
CAPACITY FOR ANALYSIS OF NITROSAMINES AND PHARMACEUTICALS
LABORATORY
Versar, Inc.
Weston, Inc.
Instrumentation
HPLC
2
6
GC
14
18
MS
10
17
FID
4
10
Analyt<
Pharm
only
METHODS
HPLC/GC
TURN.
TIME
4 weeks
CAP.
MATRIX CURRENTLY ANALYZED
air
X
soil
X
sed.
X
f.w.
X
s.w.
X
tlss.
X
-------
CAPACITY FOR ASBESTOS MEASUREMENT
LABORATORY
GOVERN. / ACADEMIC
Commonwealth of Virginia
Dept. of General Services
Maryland Department of
Health and Mental Hyiene
Old Dominion University
Applied Marine Res. Lab.
U.S. Fish & Wildlife Serv.
Columbia, Missouri
PRIVATE
Analytics Laboratory, Inc.
Interscience Research,
Inc.
Lancaster Laboratories,
Inc.
Martel Laboratory Services
Technical Testing Labs.
Baltimore
Technical Testing Labs.
Charleston, WV
Versar, Inc.
Weston, Inc.
SEM?
NO
ND
YES
ND
METHODS
PCM, X-RAY
NIOSH 7400
EPA 600-M4
PCM
OSHA 29-CFR
Hydrometer
TURN.
TIME
1 week
1 week
3-5days
< 24 hrs
CAP.
100
47
150/wk
5
MATRIX CURRENTLY ANALYZED
air
X
X
X
soil
BULK
sed.
f.w.
s.w.
tlss.
X
NO
NO
NO
ND
NO
ND
YES
NIOSH 7400
EPA
NIOSH 7400,
239,7402-03
EPA 600/PLM
NIOSH
NIOSH 7400
TEM & SEM &
PHASE CONTR.
2 days
1-3 days
2 weeks
2-3 weeks
1 week
1-2 days
4 weeks
500
250 toSOC
50+
50
40
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
-------
CAPACITY FOR CYANIDE ANALYSIS
LABORATORY
GOVERN. / ACADEMIC
Academy of Natural
Sciences, Philadelphia
Academy of Natural
Sciences, BERL
Commonwealth of Virginia
Dept. of General Services
Maryland Department of
Health and Mental Hyiene
Old Dominion University
Applied Marine Res. Lab.
U.S. Fish & Wildlife Serv.
Columbia, Missouri
U.S. Fish & Wildlife Serv.
Laurel, Maryland
U.S. EPA
Central Reg. Laboratory
U.S. EPA
Gulf Breeze Laboratory
U.S. EPA
Narragansett, Rhode Is.
University of Maryland
Chesapeake Biol. Lab.
Virginia Institute of
Marine Science
INSTR.
GC
2
1
18
15
5
10
12
6
10
4
2
10
METHODS
Spectrophotom.
SM 4500 CN-C
and CN-E
EPA 335.1
and 335.2
EPA 335.3
EPA 335.2
TURN.
TIME
1 week
3 weeks
3 weeks
2 weeks
CAPACITY
4
15-20/w
8
MATRIX CURRENTLY ANALYZED
air
soil
X
X
X
sed.
X
X
X
X
X
f.w.
X
X
X
X
s.w.
X
X
tlss.
00
-------
CAPACITY FOR CYANIDE ANALYSIS
LABORATORY
PRIVATE
Analytics Laboratory, Inc.
Centre Analytical
Laboratories, Inc.
EA Laboratories
Engineering Science, Inc.
Interscience Research,
Inc.
James R. Reed and
Associates, Inc.
Lancaster Laboratories,
Inc.
Martel Laboratory
Services
Pace Laboratories, Inc.
(Formerly Lancy)
Penniman and Brown, Inc.
Riverside Laboratories
Roan Laboratories
Science Applications
International Corporation
Technical Testing Labs.
Baltimore
INSTR.
GC
2
4
6
5
8
3
33
3
4
4
3
3
1
*1
METHODS
EPA 335
Colorimetric
SW846
Standard
Methods & EPA
EPA 335.3
SW846, 9012
EPA, SM
ASTM D2036
Standard
Methods
Colorimetric
not given
EPA 335.1
TURN.
TIME
2-4 wks
2 weeks
2 weeks
1-5 day;
2 weeks
2 weeks
2-3 wks
2 weeks
1 week
1 week
CAPACITY
25
1 to 20
5 to 8
60
20
100
50
MATRIX
air
X
X
X
soil
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
sed.
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
f.w.
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
S.w.
X
X
X
X
X
X
tlss.
X
X
X
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CAPACITY FOR CYANIDE ANALYSIS
LABORATORY
Technical Testing Labs.
Charleston, WV
Versar, Inc.
Weston, Inc.
INSTR.
GC
6
14
18
METHODS
EPA 335.1
EPA335.2,
9010, SM412
TURN.
TIME
1 week
4 weeks
CAPACITY
60
175
MATRIX CURRENTLY ANALYZED
air
soil
X
X
sed.
X
X
f.w.
X
X
s.w.
X
X
tlss.
X
X
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CAPACITY FOR OIL AND GREASE ANALYSIS
LABORATORY
GOVERN./ ACADEMIC
Academy of Natural
Sciences, Philadelphia
Commonwealth of Virgin!
Dept. of General Services
Maryland Department of
Health and Mental Hyiene
Occoquan Watershed
Monitoring Laboratory
Old Dominion University
Applied Marine Res. Lab.
U.S. EPA
Central Req. Laboratory
PRIVATE
Centre Analytical
Laboratories, Inc.
EA Laboratories
Engineering Science, Inc.
Interscience Research,
Inc.
James R. Reed and
Associates, Inc.
Lancaster Laboratories,
Inc.
Martel Laboratory
Services, Inc.
METHODS
IR
SM 5520 E, B
EPA 413.2,
90709071
SM 5520 B
SM5520.SW846
9070, 9071.IR.GC
EPA 413.1
TURNAROUND
TIME
1 week
2 weeks
3 days
14 days
2 weeks
CAPACITY
30
7
3
30/ week
10
MATRIX CURRENTLY ANALYZED
air
soil
X
X
sed.
X
X
X
fw
X
X
X
X
X
SW
X
X
X
tlss.
EPA 8020
SW503
Spectrophotomet.
gravimetric
SW846
Standard Methods
EPA
EPA 413.1,413.4
EPA 413.1,413.2
EPA
2-4 weeks
2 weeks
2 weeks
2- 4 days
2 weeks
2 weeks
2-3 weeks
40
10
10 to 15
300
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
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CAPACITY FOR OIL AND GREASE ANALYSIS
LABORATORY
Penniman and Brown, Inc.
Riverside Laboratories
Technical Testing Labs.
Baltimore
Technical Testing Labs.
Charleston, WV
Versar, Inc.
Weston, Inc.
METHODS
EPA 413.1,413.2
EPA 413.1
EPA 413.1
Not Stated
EPA 413.1
EPA 9070
TURNAROUND
TIME
2 weeks
1 week
1 week
1 week
4 weeks
CAPACITY
20
100
50
75
25
MATRIX CURRENTLY ANALYZED
air
soil
X
X
X
sed.
X
X
X
X
fw
X
X
X
X
X
sw
X
X
X
tlss.
X
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Part 2- Laboratory Profiles
The question concerning laboratory square footage was asked
to determine if the laboratories had adequate space to perform
the analyses and also to determine how they might deal with high
sample volumes. Responses to this question ranged from giving no
actual square footage but only the number of offices and labs; to
some extremely detailed descriptions and floorplans of their
laboratories. Many state and some of the larger private
commercial laboratories have large square footage labs (>10,000
sq. ft.) and can accomodate high sample volume throughput.
Federal laboratories, whose basic mission is research and not
necessarily high volume throughput, also fell into this category.
Other medium sized commercial laboratories deal with increased
sample volume by remaining open for longer periods of time
(adding shifts as necessary). Responses from university
laboratories were quite diverse and it was difficult to ascertain
the exact square footage of the analytical facilities. Like
federal labs, academic facilities are designed for research,
rather than high sample volume.
Commercial laboratories were divided into two groups;
laboratories less than 10,000 square feet, and those labs greater
than 10,000 square feet. Of the six commercial labs greater than
10,000 square feet," two were strictly analytical facilities,
while four were multidisciplinary. Eight commercial labs
contained 10,000 square feet or less and of those only one was
strictly analytical while the other seven displayed varying
degrees of comprehensive environmental toxics collection and
analyses expertise.
Determining whether a laboratory can accomodate large sample
volumes can in part be determined by the type of instrumentation
available, as well as the square footage of the facility. The
instrumentation reported in the survey is modern and
state-of-the-art, in most cases. Federal laboratories and the
larger commercial laboratories have the greatest number and most
diverse instrumentation while the universities and state
laboratories are not as well equipped. When asked about future
short term aquisitions, the large majority of survey responses
indicated the purchase of GC/MS systems and/or upgrading existing
equipment to be a high priority. In a field that changes as
rapidly as toxics, it is imperative that laboratories stay
current with the latest technological advances. It is obvious
from the responses that all laboratories responding to the survey
are acutely aware of this.
Adding additional staff, work shifts and the use of
automated instrumentation and/or robotics all are important
factors in determining turnaround time. Laboratories can provide
an agreed upon turnaround time (rapid response, 30 day, etc.),
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but there will be occasions when specified turnaround is not met.
This may be due to any number of reasons (personnel turnover,
instrument failure, increased sample volume, etc.) and should be
taken into account by the laboratory when determining turnaround
time and also by the contractor by allowing some deviation around
the established turnaround time.
The relationship between contractor and laboratory is in
large part the responsibility of the laboratory. Lab personnel
need to provide the contractor adequate confidence that the the
data they provide is both precise and accurate. This is provided
by the laboratory's QA/QC procedures.
All laboratories that responded to the survey have quality
assurance/quality control (QA/QC) procedures in place; albeit in
varying degrees of intensity, scope and participation. In
general, all have a QA/QC and standard operating procedures (SOP)
manual, QA/QC officer and a QA/QC program which includes
personnel training and in house data auditing. Most routinely
participate in performance evaluation studies either in-house,
with other institutions or by analyzing check-samples prepared by
state or federal agencies. A large majority of the laboratories
also analyzed standard reference materials as part of their QA/QC
program. Examples include materials provided by EPA (water and
waste water), NITS (alloys), National Research Board of Canada
(estuarine sediment), and private companies (pesticides and
volatiles).
Various state certifications are held primarily by the
private laboratories. Most labs, with the exception of the
federal facilities, are externally audited. Most of the
respondents to the survey answered that they would participate in
round robin evaluations organized by the Chesapeake Bay Program.
This type of program would be extremely valuable in determining
the accuracy and precision of laboratories for a specific set of
analytes.
All federal laboratories that responded to the questionaire
included methods development programs as a large component of
their over-all toxics program. These research programs ranged in
scope from developing specific analytical methods (ie. carbamate
pesticide analysis) to biomarker/biomonitoring techniques used to
evaluate biotic environmental stresses.
The universities responding to the survey are also involved
in methods development, but much of this work is devoted to aid
in specific research programs. Consequently, methods development
does not seem as focused as those of the federal laboratories.
Examples include methods development for trace metal, TBT, PAH
analyses, sample collection methods and HPLC cleanup procedures
for toxics analysis.
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Results from the private laboratories could be generally
grouped into three categories: no methods development, limited
analytical methods development to suit a particular clients needs
and large scale state-of-the-art projects. These categories also
reflect the size or type of laboratory responding to the survey.
The smaller, analytical laboratories with limited instrumentation
and personnel performed no methods development while the large,
multidisciplinary laboratories were involved in innovative
methods development. For example, one respondent is involved in
toxicity identification/reduction evaluations and developing
rapid bioassesment protocols and a corresponding data management
system.
State laboratories perform minimal methods development.
Their major function is to provide quality analyses to the
various requesting state agencies and are therfore more
interested in instrument optimization.
The information contained in the following summaries is a
reflection of how detailed the responses to the survey were. The
majority of responses gave careful consideration to the questions
and were most useful.
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Centre Analytical Laboratories, Inc.
Rick Grazzini/ Michael Arjmand
3048 Research Drive
CATO Industrial Park
State College, PA 16801
814-231-8032 Hours: 8:00 A.M. - 6:00 P.M.
FAX 814-231-1253
Majority of Analyses Performed: Metals, volatile organics, semivolatile
organics and non-volatile organics. Microbial and biochemical assays are
perfromed on environmental samples. Funding: industry 60%, municipal gov-
ernments 30%, research 10%.
Major Analytical Instrumentation:
Metals: AA flame and furnace spec.
Organometalics: AA flame and furnace spec., GC, FID
PAH: HPLC, GC, MS
PCB: HPLC, GC, MS, ECD, HALL
Pesticide: HPLC, GC, AA flame and furnace spec.
Nitrosamines and pharaaceuticals: HPLC, GC, MS, FID
Laboratory Area: 4000 square feet divided into laboratory, instrument and
sample preparation areas.
Field Sampling Equipment: None. This is strictly an analytical laboratory.
Potential Analyses With Minimal Adaptation: Environmental pollutants in
plant and animal tissue; pollutants in air.
Methods Development: Have developed proprietary protocols for the detection
and quantification of more than 60 organic pollutants and pharmaceutical
compounds. Have also modified published protocols to suit client's specific
needs. Experience in detecting herbicide/pesticide residues in various
matrices.
Intended Analytical Capabilities In The Near Future: Participation in EPA's
CLP-organics and CLP-low level organics program. Expansion into the area of
agricultural pesticide residue analysis.
Computers and Computerized Information Retrieval Services: HP microcomputer
data base of more than 70,000 spectra, several personal computers and PC
based software.
Quality Assurance/Quality Control:
Routine Participation In Performance Evaluation Studies: U.S. EPA WS
and UP studies.
Routine Audit By External Organization: PA DER, client-specific
external QA validation.
Certificationsr PA, NJ, VA water quality.
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Analytics Laboratory. Inc.
James A. Calpin
1415 Rhoadmiller St.
P.O. Box 25249
Richmond, VA 23260
804-353-8973 Hours: 8 A.M. - Midnight
FAX 804-358-2380
Majority of Analyses Performed: Metals, volatile organics and semivolatile
organics. Microbial assays are also performed on environmental samples.
Funding: No response.
Major Analytical Instrumentation:
Metals: ICP, X-ray, 1C and AA flame spec.
Organometallics: AA furnace spec., GC, FID
PAH: HPLC, GC
PCS: HPLC, GC, ECD
Pesticide: HPLC, GC, MS, HALL
Nitrosamines and Pharmaceuticals: HPLC, GC, FID
Laboratory Area: 20,000 square feet divided into five laboratories.
Field Sampling Equipment: Well suited for air sampling only.
Potential Analyses With Minimal Adaptation: No response.
Methods Development: Not involved in methods development.
Intended Analytical Capabilities In The Near Future: Expansion into water
and sediment environmental samples. Acquisition of a GC/MS and LIMS system.
Computers and Computerized Information Retrieval Services: Several IBM
personal computers and PC based software.
Quality Assurance/Quality Control:
Routine Participation In Performance Evaluation Studies: NVLAP
(asbestos), AIHA (PAT samples).
Routine Audit By External Organization: AIHA and Commonwealth of VA.
Laboratory Certifications: AIHA accreditation, NIST (NVLAP) accreditation,
VA state certification for drinking water.
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The CECON Group, Inc.
Dr. Raymond C. Crippen, Analytical Services Coordinator
242 N. James St. Suite 202
Wilmington, DE 19804-3168
302-994-8000 Hours: 8:00 A.M - 5:00 P.M.
FAX 302-994-8837
Analyses Conducted: Do not perform any analytical tests, but rather act as
liason between laboratories in the area and various agencies (clients),
interpret and evaluate data, complete final reports. Funding, 60% industry,
20% government, 20% other.
Types of Analyses: All standard water quality parameters, metals, and a
full range of organic parameters. Microbial, histological and biochemical
assays are performed on environmental samples.
Major Analytical Instrumentation:
Metals: AA flame and furnace spectrophotometer
Organometalics: AA flame, furnace spectrophotometer, GC, FID
PAH: HPLC, GC, MS
PCB: HPLC, GC, MS
Pesticide: HPLC, GC, AA flame and furnace spectrophotometer
Nitrosamines and Pharmaceuticals: HPLC, GC, MS, FID
Laboratory Area: Difficult to determine.
Field Sampling Equipment: Not well equipped for air or biota sampling, and
moderately equipped for water and soil/sediment sampling.
Potential Analyses With Minimal, Adaptation: Most conventional water and
waste water analyses and tests, sediment and tissue analyses as well.
Methods Development: Developing methods for for various compounds, detec-
tion of new pesticides, trace pesticides in fish and chickens.
Future Short Term Analytical Capabilities: Acquisition of new HPLC system,
1C system, additional CG/MS and atomic absorption units.
Computers and Computerized Information Retrieval Services: In-house data
retrieval systems are in place; several IBM compatable personal computers
and PC based software.
Quality Assurance/Quality Control:
Routine Participation In Performance Evaluation Studies: Participation
in U.S. EPA performance evaluations.
Routine Audit By External Organization: NVLAP, NALA.
Laboratory Certifications: Delaware EPA, New Jersey EPA, Maryland EPA,
Pennsylvania EPA, NVLAP for asbestos.
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EA Laboratories
Susan Hammond, Robert S. Runkle
15 Loveton Circle
Sparks, MD 21152
301-771-4950 Hours: 8:30 A.M - 5:00 P.M.
FAX 301-771-4950
Majority of Analyses Performed: Physical, metals, inorganic non-metals,
volatile organics, semivolatile organics and non-volatile organics. Micro-
bial assays are also performed on environmental samples. Funding: industry
60%-, government service contracts 40%.
Major Analytical Instrumentation:
Metals: ICP, 1C, AA flame and furnace spec.
Organometalics: AA flame and AA furnace spec., GC, FID
PAH: GC, MS
PCS: GC, MS,ECD, HALL
Pesticide: HPLC, GC, AA flame and furnace spec.
Nitrosamines and Pharmaceuticals: HPLC, GC, MS, FID
Laboratory area: 10,000 square feet of laboratory space divided into 15
rooms.
Field Sampling Equipment: Well suited for water, soil/sediment, and biota
sampling. Several vessels of various size are also owned by this laborato-
ry-
Potential Analyses With Minimal Adaptation: Acute and chronic toxicity
testing, chemical fractionation, bioconcentration, and on-site studies.
Methods Development: Involved in toxicity identification/toxicity reduction
evaluations; sediment toxicity testing; rapid bioassessment protocols and
Bios data management system development.
Intended Analytical Capabilities In The Near Future: Expansion of toxicity
identification/reduction evaluations, further development and use of sediment
toxicity testing, air analysis and fuel testing.
Computers and Computerized Information Retrieval Services: LIMS, VAX 785,
several personal computers and PC based software.
Quality Assurance/Quality Control:
Routine Participation In Performance Evaluation Studies: Reference
toxicant tests.
Routine Audit By External Organization: New Jersey state
certification board.
Laboratory Certifications: New Jersey.
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Engineering Science. Inc.
D.A. Falgout
10521 Rosehaven St.
Suite 100
Fairfax, VA 22030
703-591-7575 Hours: 8:00 A.M - 5:00 P.M.
FAX 703-591-1305
Majority of Analyses Performed: Physical, metals, volatile organics and
semivolatile organics. Funding: 70% industry, 30% government.
Major Analytical Instrumentation:
Metals: ICP, 1C, AA flame and furnace spec.
Organometallics: AA flame and furnace spec., GC, FID
PAH: GC, MS
PCS: GC, MS, ECD, HALL
Pesticides: HPLC, GC, AA flame and furnace spec.
Nitrosamines and Pharmaceuticals: GC, MS, FID
Laboratory Areai 20,000 square feet divided into ten instrument labs, two
sample prep and three sample storage rooms.
Field Sampling Equipment: Well equipped for air, water and sediment/soil
sampling and moderately equipped for biota.
Potential Analyses With Minimal Adaptation: Coliform enumeration.
Methods Development: Methods development are occasionally performed for
specific projects.
Intended Analytical Capabilities In The Near Future: No response.
Computers and Computerized Information Retrieval Services: Several computer
data bases, VAX mainframe, PC based LAN , several personal computers and PC
based software.
Quality Assurance/Quality Control:
Routine Participation In Performance Evaluation Studies: Participation
in U.S. EPA WS and UP studies.
Routine Audit By External Organization: No response.
Laboratory Certifications: No response.
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Interscience Research, Inc.
Pamela A. Falls (Operations); Dr. Joseph Guth (Lab Director)
2614 Wyoming Ave.
Norfolk, VA 23513
804-853-8813 Hours: 9:00 A.M. - 5:00 P.M.
FAX 804-855-8950
Majority of Analyses Performed: Physical, metals, inorganic non-metals,
radioactivity, volatile organics, semivolatile organics and non-volatile
organics. Microbial assays are performed on environmental samples. Funding:
75% commercial testing and inspections, 25% industry/government service
contracts.
Major Analytical Instrumentation:
Metals: AA flame spec.
Organometalics: AA flame spec., GC, FID
PAH: GC, MS
PCB: GC, MS, ECD
Pesticide: GC, AA flame spec.
Nitrosamines and Pharmaceuticals: GC, MS, FID
Laboratory Area: Approximately 6400 square feet of laboratory space divided
into 15 rooms.
Field Sampling Equipment: Moderately equipped for air, water, soil/sediment
and biota sampling.
Potential Analyses With Minimal Adaptation: No response.
Methods Development: Analytical methodologies for asbestos, tributyl tin,
radon, hexavalent chromium, and formaldehyde have been developed; toxic
exposure computer modelling studies as well as developing sampling and
analysis methodologies for various compounds.
Intended Analytical Capabilities In The Near Future: Acquisition of ICP,
another GC-MS unit, HPLC, and TOC/TOX analyzers as the demand increases for
these tests.
Computers and Computerized Information Retrieval Services: Numerous data-
bases and commercial information networks, several personal computers and
PC based software (commercial and in-house).
Quality Assurance/Quality Control:
Routine Participation In Performance Evaluation Studies: AIHA (PAT
Program), NIST (NVLAP Program), EPA (EMSL QA samples).
Routine Audit By. External Organization: AIHA, NIST, EPA, USDA,
Commonwealth of Virginia, The Forensic Sciences Foundation.
Laboratory Certifications: AIHA, NVLAP, NPDES, Hampton Roads
Sanitation District, U.S. Dept. of Defense, FDA.
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Lancaster Laboratories
Richard M. Burke, Assistant Division Director
2425 New Holland Pike
Lancaster, PA 17601-5994
717-656-2301 Hours: 7:30 A.M. - 5:30 P.M.
FAX 717-656-2681
Majority of Analyses Performed: Metals, inorganic non-metals, volatile
organics, semivolatile organics and non-volatile organics. Microbial assays
are performed on environmental samples. Funding: 90% industry, 10% govern-
ment.
Major Analytical Instrumentation:
Metals: ICP, 1C, AA flame and furnace spec.
Organometalics,: AA flame, furnace spec., GC, FID
PAH: HPLC, GC," MS
PCB: HPLC, GC, MS
Pesticide: HPLC, GC, AA flame and furnace spectrophotometer
Nitrosamines and Pharmaceuticals: HPLC, GC, MS, FID
Laboratory Area: 40,000 square feet of laboratory area.
Field Sampling Equipment: Limited equipment for air and water sampling,
well equipped for soil/sediment sampling and not equipped for sampling
biota.
Potential Analyses With Minimal Adaptation: No response.
Methods Development: Six individuals work on methods development/ methods
validation.
Intended Analytical Capabilities In The Near Future: Acquisition of a LC/MS
system.
Computers and Computerized Information Retrieval Services: Client access
system, Wang VS system, several personal computers and PC based software.
Quality Assurance/Quality Control:
Routine Participation In Performance Evaluation Studies: EPA water
supply and pollution, NIOSH proficiency analytical tests, NY non-potable
water study.
Routine Audit By External Organization: EPA, American Association for
Laboratory Accreditation, PA DER, HJ DEP, NY DOH, AI HA.
Laboratory Certifications: American Association for Lab Accreditation,
PA DER, NJ DEP. NY DOH, HD DOH, NY LAP, AIHA.
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Lancey Environmental Services Company
Dale E. Skoff
181 Thorn Hill Road
Warrendale, PA 15086
412-772-1297
FAX 412-772-1360
Hours: 6:30 A.M. - 6:30 P.M.
Majority of Analyses Performed: Metals, inorganic non-metals, volatile
organics, semivolatile organics and non-volatile organics. Microbial assays
are performed on environmental samples. Funding: no response.
Major Analytical Instrumentation:
Metals: ICP, 1C, AA flame and furnace spec.
Organometalics: AA flame, furnace spec., GC, FID
PAH: GC, MS
PCS: GC, MS, ECD, HALL
Pesticide: GC, AA flame and furnace spectrophotometer
Nitrosamines and Pharmaceuticals: GC, MS, FID
Laboratory Areai 7300 square feet of laboratory space divided into six
specific areas.
Field Sampling Equipment: Not equipped for air sampling, moderately
equipped for water and soil/sediment sampling and well equipped for sam-
pling biota. Small boats (up to 40') are also a part of their inventory.
Potential Analyses With Minimal Adaptations: N-Methylcarbamoyloximes and
N-Methylcarbamates.
Methods Development: Presently involved in methods development of ASTM D-34
Total Cyanide method.
Intended Analytical Capabilities In The Near Future: Acquisition of a HPLC unit.
Computers and Computerized Information Retrieval Services: No response.
Quality Assurance/Quality Control:
Routine Participation In Performance Evaluation Studies: Participation
in PA DER, NY DOH, NY DEC, NJ DEP.
Routine Audit JJv. External Oreanization: PA DER, NY DOH, NY DEC, NJ DEP.
Laboratory Certifications: PA, EPA Region V, US Army Corp. of Engineers,
CONN, DEL, NJ, NY DEC, NY DOH, Ohio EPA, WV, VA, RI, US EPA.
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Martel Laboratory Services. Inc.
Paul Jackson
1025 Cromwell Bridge Road
Baltimore, MD 21204
301-825-7790 Hours: No Response
FAX 301-821-1054
Majority of Analyses Performed: Metals, inorganic non-metals, volatile
organics, semivolatile organics and non-volatile organics. Bioassays/bio-
monitoring are also performed with fresh and salt water organisms. Funding:
no response.
Major Analytical Instrumentation:
Metals: ICP, AA flame and furnace spec.
Organometalics: AA flame, furnace spec., GC, FID
PAH: GC, MS
PCB: GC, MS, ECD, HALL .
Pesticide: GC, AA flame and furnace spec.
Nitrosamines and Pharmaceuticals: GC, MS, FID
Laboratory Area: 7,000 square feet of laboratory space divided into eight
areas.
Field Samoline Equipment: Moderately equipped for groundwater and
soil/sediment analysis. Marine operations are generally subcontracted. A
small boat (15*) is available for sampling.
Potential Analyses With Minimal Adaptations: No response.
Methods Development: No response.
Intended Analytical Capabilities In. The Near Future: Acquisition of additional
GC, GC/MS, and ICP instruments.
Computers and Computerized Information Retrieval Services: LIMS utilizing
IBM PC workstations and a Novell local area network, several personal com-
puters and PC based software.
Quality Assurance/Quality Control:
Routine Participation In Performance Evaluation Studies: Participation
in U.S. EPA and State of MD.
Routine Audit By External Organization: Yes. Not elaborated.
Laboratory Certifications: MD, VA, DEL, NIOSH (PAT program for asbestos).
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Penniman & Browne. Inc.
Herbert E. Wilgas, Jr.
6252 Falls Road
Baltimore, MD 21209-65309
301-825-4131 Hours: 7:30 A.M. - 5:00 P.M.
FAX 301-321-7384
Majority of Analyses Performed: Metals, inorganic non-metals, volatile
organics and semivolatile organics. Funding: 90% industry, 10% local gov-
ernment.
Major Analytical Instrumentation:
Metals: AA flame and furnace spec.
Organometalics: AA flame and furnace spec., GC, FID
PAH: GC
PCB: GC, ECD, HALL
Pesticide: GC, AA flame and furnace spec.
Nitrosamines and Pharmaceuticals: GC, FID
Laboratory Area: 8,600 square feet of laboratory space divided into seven
rooms.
Field Sampling Equipment: Some equipment for air, water and soil/sediment
sampling, not equipped for sampling biota.
Potential Analyses With Minimal Adaptation: EPA Methods 603-625 with great-
er adaptation.
Methods Development: Not involved in methods development.
Intended Analytical Capabilities In The Near Future: Acquistion of GC/MS, HPLC,
and FT-IR instrumentation.
Computers and Computerized Information Retrieval Services: Zenith data
systems, several IBM personal computers and PC based software.
Quality Assurance/Quality Control:
Routine Participation In Performance Evaluation Studies: Participation in
U.S. EPA water pollution and MO DOE micro/chemical studies.
Routine Audit By External Organization: No.
Laboratory Certifications: Microbiology, sampling lead in drinking water.
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James R. Reed & Assoc., Inc.
Carol Isenhour
813 Forrest Drive
Newport News, VA 23606
804-599-6750 Hours: No response
FAX 804-591-7680
Majority of Analyses Performed: Metals, inorganic non-metals, volatile
organics, semivolatile organics and non-volatile organics. Microbial btoas-
says are performed on environmental samples. Funding: primarily industry
and government service contracts.
Major Analytical Instrumentation:
Metals: AA flame and furnace spec.
Organometalics: AA flame, furnace spec., GC, FID
PAH: GC, MS
PCS: GC, MS, ECD
Pesticide: GC, AA flame and furnace spec.
Nitrosamines and Pharmaceuticals: GC, MS, FID
Laboratory Areai Four instrument laboratories, three sample prep rooms and
one sample storage room are included.
Field Sampling Equipment: Not equipped for air sampling, well equipped for
water, soil/sediment and biota sampling. Two small boats (10-20 ') are a
part of their field sampling equipment.
Potential Analyses With Minimal Adaptation: No response.
Methods Development: No response.
Intended Analytical Capabilities In The Near Future: Acquisition of HPLC,
ICP, IR, and GC (HAll and PID) instrumentation.
Computers and Computerized Information Retrieval Services: TOXNET, several
personal computers and PC based software.
Quality Assurance/Qua1itv Control:
Routine Participation In Performance Evaluation Studies: Participation in U.S.
EPA DMR, WS and UP studies.
Routine Audit By External Organization: No.
Certifications: VA (drinking water), NC (waste water) .
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Riverside Laboratories
Parry Bragg
1300 Old Denbigh Blvd.
Newport News, VA 23602
804-886-3900
FAX 804-886-3988
Hours: 24 hours
Majority of Analyses Performed: Metals, inorganic non-metals, volatile
organics and semivolatile organics. Microbial, histological and biochemical
assays are performed on environmental samples. Funding: 75% clinical, 25%
environmental.
Major Analytical Instrumentation:
Metals: ICP, AA flame and furnace spec.
Ocganometalics: AA flame and furnace spec., GC, FID
PAH: HPLC, GC, MS
PCB: HPLC, GC, MS, ECD, HALL
Pesticide: HPLC, GC, AA flame and furnace spec.
Nitrosamines and Pharmaceuticals: GC, MS, FID
Laboratory Area: 28,000 square feet of laboratory space; no response concerning
specific areas.
Field Sampling Equipment: None. This is strictly an analytical laboratory.
Potential Analyses With Minimal Adaptation: Organophosphate, carbamate
pesticides, bloassay, TRE/bioassay, TOG. TOX, Infrared.
Methods Development: Involves trouble shooting of industrial production
problems to identify and/or isolate toxic and/or microbial activity.
Intended Analytical Capabilities In The Near Future: Full GC/MS capability for envi-
ronmental testing, radioactivity, TOX and TOG instrumentation.
Computers and Computerized Information Retrieval Services: VAX 8550, COBOL.
Quality Assurance/Quality Control:
Routine Participation In Performance Evaluation Studies: Participation
in U.S. EPA US and UP studies, OSHA (blood lead), CAP (trace metals).
Routine Audit fly External Organization: VA, NC.
Laboratory Certifications: NC (wastewater), OSHA (blood lead).
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Roan Laboratories
Patricia A. Hartman, Lab Manager
7278 Park Drive
Bath, PA 18014
215-837-7707 Hours: 7:00 A.M. - 5:00 P.M.
FAX 215-837-9074
Majority of Analyses Performed: Physical, metals, and non-volatile organ-
ics. Funding: 75% R&D product support, 25% industry.
Major Analytical Instrumentation:
Metals: ICP, AA flame spec.
Organometalics: AA flame spec., GC
PAH: GC, MS
PCB: GC, MS
Pesticide: GC, AA flame spec.
Nitrosamines and phannaceuticals: GC, MS
Laboratory Area: 2000 square feet.
Field Sampling Equipment: None. This is strictly an anlytical laboratory.
Potential Analyses With Minimal Adaptation: No response.
Methods Development: Methods have been developed for PCB analyses, GC/MS
and ICP work.
Intended Analytical Capabilities \p. The Near Future: Gearing up for stack gas
sampling at this time.
Computers and Computerized Information Retrieval Services: HP data sta-
tions , several personal computers and PC based software.
Quality Assurance/Quality Control:
Routine Participation In Performance Evaluation Studies: Participation
in round robins with other labs involved in waste solvent testing.
Routine Audit By External Organization: No.
Laboratory Certifications: No response.
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Science Applications International Corp.
Kelvin L. Wright
3 Choke Cherry Road
Rockville, MD 20850
301-977-4480 Hours: 7:00 A.M. - 6:00 P.M.
FAX 301-840-2182
Majority of Analyses Performed: Physical, metals, and radioactivity.
Funding: utility companies, government and research foundations.
Major Analytical Instrumentation:
Metals: 1CP, 1C, AA flame and furnace spec.
Organometalics: AA flame, furnace spec., GC
PAH: GC
PCS: GC
Pesticide: GC, AA flame and furnace spec.
Nitrosamines and Pharmaceuticals: GC
Laboratory Area: 9,000 square feet, no response concerning distinct areas.
Field Sampling Equipment: Minimally equipped for air and water sampling,
not equipped for soil/sediment or biota sampling.
Potential Analyses With Minimal Adaptation: Physical properties tests
(percent solids, filterable solids, suspended solids).
Methods Development: Some procedure development for the analysis and puri-
fication of various radionuclides has been performed.
Intended Analytical Capabilities In The Near Future: Develop capabilities to
perform GC/MS work. Instrumentation and methods to include pesticide, volatile and
semi-volatile organics analyses.
Computers and Computerized Information Retrieval Services: Yes.
Quality Assurance/Quality Control:
Routine Participation In Performance Evaluation Studies: Participation
in U.S. EPA Las Vegas.
Routine Audit By External Organization: These audits are performed
primarily by the utility companies.
Laboratory Certifications: MD, NIST.
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Technical Testing Laboratories
Dilip Kalyani
4643 Benson Avenue
Baltimore, MD 21227
301-247-7400
FAX 301-247-7402
Hours: 8:00 A.M. - 5:00 P.M.
Majority of Analyses Performed: Physical, metals, inorganic non-metals,
volatile organics, semivolatile organics and non-volatile organics. Bioraon-
itoring and toxicological laboratory with TRE capabilities. Funding: 90%
industry, 10% government.
Major Analytical Instrumentation:
Metals: ICP, AA flame and furnace spec.
Organometalics: AA flame, furnace spec., GC, FID
PAH: GC, MS
PCB: GC, MS, HALL
Pesticide: GC, AA flame and furnace spec.
Nitrosamines and Pharmaceuticals: GC, MS, FID
Laboratory AreaL 3,500 square feet divided into six rooms.
field Sampling Equipment: Moderately equipped for water and soil/sediment
sampling, not equipped for sampling air or biota.
Potential Analyses With Minimal Adaptationa: All environmental parameters.
Methods Development: No.
Intended Analytical Capabilities In The Near Future: Expansion as the market
dictates.
Computers and Computerized Information Retrieval Services: Yes.
Quality Assurance/Quality Control:
Routine Participation In Performance Evaluation Studies: Participation
in EPA, APG, Chemical Waste Management (CWM).
Routine Audit By External Organization! MD, CWM.
Laboratory Certifications: MD, WV.
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Technical Testing Laboratories
Dr. Suran Mathur; Dr. James Smith
1256 Greenbrier St.
Charleston, WV 25311
304-346-0725 Hours: 7:00 A.M. - 11:00 P.M.
FAX 304-346-0761
Majority of Analyses Performed: Metals, inorganic non-metals, volatile
organics, semivolatile organics and non-volatile organics. Microbial assays
are performed on environmental samples. Funding: 70% industry, 30% others.
Major Analytical Instrumentation:
Metals: ICP, AA flame and furnace spec.
Organometalics: AA flame, furnace spec., GC, FID
PAH: GC, MS
PCB: GC, MS, ECD, HALL
Pesticide: GC, AA flame and furnace spec.
Nitrosamines and Pharmaceuticals: GC, MS, FID
Laboratory Area: 8,000 square feet, no response concerning distint areas.
Field Sampling Equipment: Not well equipped for air or water sampling, well
equipped for soil/sediment sampling and not equipped for sampling biota.
Potential Analyses With Minimal Adaptation: Organophosphate pesticides.
Methods Development: Some proprietary methods have been developed; change
existing analytical methodologies to analyze samples requiring non-
available procedures.
Future Short Terra Analytical Capabilities: Air toxics analysis.
Computers and Computerized Information Retrieval Services: LIMS run on a
Fortune minicomputer, several personal computers and PC based software.
Quality Assurance/Qua1itv Control:
Routine Participation In Performance Evaluation Studies: Participation
in U.S. EPA US and WP studies, APG evaluations.
Routine Audit By External Organization: UV DNR.
Laboratory Certifications: WV (drinking water).
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Roy F. Weston, Inc.- Analytics Division
Dr. Earl M. Hansen
208 Welsh Pool Road
Lionville, PA 19353
215-524-7360 Hours: 8:00 A.M. - 5:00 P.M.
FAX 215-524-6141
Majority of Analyses Performed: Metals, inorganic non-metals, volatile
organics, semivolatile organics and non-volatile organics. Microbial and
biochemical bioassays are performed on environmental samples. Funding:
proportions could not be determined, work performed fopr federal, state and
private industry ._
Major Analytical Instrumentation:
Metals: ICP, 1C, AA flame and furnace spec.
Organometalics: AA flame, furnace spec., GC, FID
PAH: HPLC, GC, MS
PCB: HPLC, GC, MS, ECD, HALL
Pesticide: HPLC, GC, AA flame and furnace spec.
Nitrosamines and Pharmaceuticals: HPLC, GC, MS, FID
Laboratory Areai Approximately 70,000 square feet with three major instru-
ment laboratories, several prep rooms, wet chemistry areas and hazardous
materials laboratory. These laboratories are found in three different
locations throughout the U.S.
Field Sampling Equipment: Well equipped for air, water, soil/sediment and
biota sampling. Four vessels range in size from 10-30*.
Potential Analyses With Minimal Adaptation: Specialized organics, metals
and microbiological analyses.
Methods Development: Yes. Involved in methods development for specific
organic compounds, inorganics and explosives.
Intended Analytical Capabilities Ir\ The Near Future: No response.
Computers and Computerized Information Retrieval Services: LLMS, Weston
Analytics Laoboratory Information System, super mini-computers, many per-
sonal computers and PC based software.
Quality Assurance/Quality Control:
Routine Participation In Performance Evaluation Studies: Participation
in U.S. EPA VS and VP studies, NYS DOH, NC, OK.
Routine Audit By External Organization: PA, NY, NJ, EPA (regional).
Laboratory Certifications: AL, AK, AR, AZ, CA, CO, CONN, DEL, FLA, GA,
HW, ID, IL, IN, IW, KS, KT, MD, MA, MI, MN, MT, NB, NV, NH, NJ, NM, NY, NC,
ND, OH, OK, PA, RI, SC, SD, TENN, UT, VA, WV, WI, WY.
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Versar
Mark Hammersla, Manager, Laboratory Operations
6850 Versar Center
Springfield, VA 22151
703-750-3000 Hours: No response
FAX Not Provided
Majority of Analyses Performed: Metals, inorganic non-metals, volatile
organics, semivolatile organics and non-volatile organics. Microbial and
biochemical bioassays are performed on environmental samples. Funding:
proportions could not be determined. -
Major Analytical Instrumentation:
Metals: ICP, 1C, AA flame and furnace spec.
Organometalics: AA flame, furnace spec., GC, FID
PAH: HPLC, GC, MS
PCB: HPLC, GC, MS, ECD, HALL
Pesticide: HPLC, GC, AA flame and furnace spec.
Nitrosamines and Pharmaceuticals: HPLC, GC, MS, FID
Laboratory Area: 25,000 square feet in their Springfield, VA facility,
divided into several laboratories, instrument rooms, and sample prep areas.
Field Sampling Equipment: Well equipped for air, water, soil/sediment and
biota sampling. Small vessels are also a part of their inventory.
Potential Analyses With Minimal Adaptation: No response.
Methods Development: Extensive methods development as outlined in their
statement of qualifications.
Intended Analytical Capabilities In The Near Future: No response.
Computers and Computerized Information Retrieval Services: DEC VAX 11/780,
MicroVax II, several data retrieval packages, several personal computers
and PC based software.
Quality Assurance/Quality Control:
Routine Participation In Performance Evaluation Studies: Participation
in U.S. EPA CLP program.
Routine Audit By External Organization: Yes. Not elaborated.
Laboratory Certifications: FLA, ILL, MD, NJ, NY (DOH and DEC), NC, VA.
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U.S. EPA Central Regional Laboratory
Daniel K. Donnelly, Chief, Laboratory Branch
839 Bestgate Road
Annapolis, MD 21401
301-266-9180 Hours: 8:00 A.M. - 4:30 P.M.
FAX 301-266-9180
Majority of Analyses Performed Metals, inorganic non-metals, volatile
organics and semivolatile organics. Microbial and biochemical assays are
performed on environmental samples. ;
Major Analytical Instrumentation:
Metals: ICP, 1C, X-Ray, AA flame and furnace spec.
Organometalics: AA flame and furnace spec., GC
PAH: HPLC, GC, MS
PCS: HPLC, GC, MS, HALL
Pesticide: HPLC, GC, LC, AA flame and furnace spec.
Nitrosamines and pharmaceuttcals: HPLC, GC, MS
Laboratory Area: 32,000 square feet divided into 17 offices, 13 instrument
laboratories, and several sample preparation and storage areas.
Field Sampling Equipment: Moderately equipped for air and biota sampling,
well equipped for water and soil/sediment sampling. This laboratory has
vessels in the 10-30* range.
Potential Analyses With Minimal Adaptation: Analyses of toxics in air (such
as volatile organic compounds).
Methods Development: Developing carbamate pesticide analytical capability.
Intended Analytical Capabilities In The Near Future: Acquisition of a LC/MS and
ICP/MS sytem.
Computers and Computerized Information Retrieval Services: Chemical inven-
tory, lab hazardous waste inventory, PE LIMS 5000, several personal comput-
ers and PC based software.
Quality Assurance/Qua 1 itry Control:
Routine Participation In Performance Evaluation Studies: Participation
in U.S. EPA US and UP studies.
Routine Audit fiy. External Organization: EMSL Cincinatti for NPDES and
drinking water.
Laboratory Certifications: NDPES (drinking water), RCRA (hazardous
waste).
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U.S. EPA Environmental Research Laboratory- Gulf Breeze
James C. Moore
U.S. EPA
Environmental Research Laboratory
Sabine Island, Gulf Breeze, FL 32561
904-932-5311 Hours: 7:30 A.M. - 4:00 P.M.
FAX 904-932-5311 and ask to be connected.
Majority of Analyses Performed: Non-volatile organics. Histological and
biochemical assays are performed on environmental samples.
Major Analytical Instrumentation: _
Metals: ICP
Organometalics: GC, FID
PAH: HPLC, GC, MS
PCS: HPLC, GC, MS, ECD
Pesticide: HPLC, GC, LC
Nitrosamines and Pharmaceuticals: HPLC, GC, MS, FID
Laboratory Area: 20,000 square feet divided into instrument laboratories,
marine microbiology and toxicology laboratories and several sample prepara-
tion and storage areas.
Field Sampling Equipment: Not equipped for air sampling, poorly equipped
for water sampling, well equipped for soil/sediment sampling and moderately
equipped for biota sampling. This laboratory has vessels in the 10-30'
range and one ship greater than 40*.
Potential Analyses With Minimal Adaptation: No response.
Methods Development: Developing methods for analyzing the marine and
estuarine environments for toxic chemical residues; developing methods to
evaluate biotic environmental stresses.
Intended Analytical Capabilities In The Near Future: Acquisition of an atomic
absorption spectrophotometer with Zeeman graphite furnace, automated gel permeation
chromatography and construction of a new 10,000 square foot analytical chemistry
laboratory.
Computers and Computerized Information Retrieval Services: HP 1000, PE
7600, digital VAX 11/785, VMS version 5.1.
Quality Assurance/Quality Control:
Routine Participation In Performance Evaluation Studies: Participation
in U.S. EPA VS and WP studies (EMSL Cincinatti).
Routine Audit By External Organization: PA DER and client specific
external QA validation.
Laboratory Certifications: None.
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U.S. EPA Environmental Research Laboratory- Narragansett
Suzanne Lussier; Dr. Rich Pruell
27 Tarzwell Drive
Narragansecc, RI 02882
401-782-3000 Hours: 8:00 A.M. - 4:30 P.M.
FAX, FTS 838-6030
Majority of Analyses Performed: Metals and volatile organics. Histological
assays are performed on environmental samples.
Major Analytical Instrumentation:
Metals: ICP, AA flame and furnace spec.
Organometalics: AA flame, furnace spec., GC, FID
PAH: GC, MS
PCB: GC, MS, ECD
• Pesticide: GC, AA flame and furnace spec.
Nitrosamines and Pharmaceuticals: GC, MS, FID
Laboratory Area: Several offices, instrument laboratories, and sample
preparation and storage areas.
Field Sampling Equipment: Not equipped for sampling air, moderately
equipped for water sampling and well equipped for soil/sediment and biota
sampling. This laboratory has vessels in the 10-40' range.
Potential Analyses With Minimal Adaptation: Measurement of other PCB, PAH
and pesticide congeners thac are not routinely analyzed.
Methods Development: Developing techniques to measure and separate copla-
nar PCB congeners and to develop methods to measure chemical "markers" such
as benzotriazoles.
Intended Analytical Capabilities In The Near Future: Automation of present
methodologies and to expand the number of analytes to include moderately polar
organic compounds.
Computers and Computerized Information Retrieval Services: Datman/Focus,
VAX 11/785 and PC based software.
Quality Assurance/Quality Control:
Routine Participation In Performance Evaluation Studies: Participa-
tion in U.S. EPA US and UP studies.
Routine Audit By External Organization: EPA HQ or specific contractor.
Laboratory Certifications: None.
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U.S. Fish and Wildlife Sevice- Patuxent Wildlife Research Center
Dr. Harry N. Coulorabe
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
Patuxent Wildlife Research Center
Laurel, MD 20708.
301-498-0279 Hours: 8:00 A.M. - 4:30 P.M.
FAX 301-497-0515
Majority of Analyses Performed: Metals, radioactivity, semivolatile organ-
ics and non-volatile organics. Biochemical assays are performed on environ-
mental samples.
Major Analytical Instrumentation:
Metals: ICP, AA flame and furnace spec.
Organometalics: AA flame, furnace spec., GC, FID
PAH: HPLC, GC, MS
PCB: HPLC, GC, MS, ECD
Pesticide: HPLC, GC, AA flame and furnace spec.
Nitrosamines and Pharmaceuticals: HPLC, GC, MS, FID
Laboratory Area: 50,000 square feet divided into several instrument labs
and sample preparation rooms.
Field Sampling Equipment: Not equipped for air sampling, moderately
equipped for water and soil/sediment and biota sampling. This laboratory
has vessels in the 10-30* range.
Potential Analyses With Minimal Adaptation: PCB congeners, herbicides,
radionuclides and polynuclear aromatics.
Methods Development: Development of biochemical assays to serve as bio-
markers of exposure of organisms to contaminants.
Intended Analytical Capabilities In The Near Future: Carbamate pesticide
analysis by HPLC. Biochemical assays (cytochromes P-450; glutathione and
related enzymes; lipid peroxidation; porphyrins) as biomarkers of contaminants,
Computers and Computerized Information Retrieval Services: Numerous person-
al computers for report generation, etc., as well as some dedicated to
instrument operation and PC based software.
Quality Assurance/Quality Control:
Routine Participation In Performance Evaluation Studies: San Joaquin
Valley Drainage Prograa and cross-checks with contract laboratories.
Routine Audit Bv External Organization: No.
Laboratory Certifications: None.
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Academy of Natural Sciences- Chemistry Department
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Marge Howley
Academy of Natural Sciences Philadelphia
19ch and Parkway
Philadelphia, PA 19103
215-299-1076 Hours: 9:00 A.M. - 5:00 P.M.
FAX 215-299-1028
Majority of Analyses Performed: Metals, and semivolatile organics. Funding:
70% service contracts, 30% foundation/research grants.
Major Analytical Instrumentation:
Metals: AA .flame and furnace spec.
Organometalics: AA flame, furnace spec., GC, FID
PAH: HPLC, GC, MS
PCB: HPLC, GC, MS, ECD, HALL
Pesticide: HPLC, GC, AA flame and furnace spec.
Nitrosamines and Pharmaceuticals: HPLC, GC, MS, FID
Laboratory Area: Three instrument labs, one sample prep room and one sample
storage area.
Field Sampling Equipment: Not equipped for air sampling, moderately
equipped for water sampling and well equipped for soil/sediment and biota
sampling. This laboratory has vessels in the 10-30' range.
Potential Analyses With Minimal Adaptation: No response.
Methods Development: Development of new methods or adjusting present meth-
ods are sometimes performed for special studies.
Intended Analytical Capabilities In The Near Future: Duplication of some
existing instrumentation (AA Spec., GC/MS); acquisition of ion chromatography and
supercritical extraction instrumentation.
Computers and Computerized Information Retrieval Services: VAX, LIMS,
several personal computers and PC based software.
Quality Assurance/Qua1ity Control:
Routine Participation In Performance Evaluation Studies: No.
Routine Audit By External Organization: Sometimes, on specific projects.
Laboratory Certifications: No response.
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University of Maryland- Chesapeake Biological Laboratory
Dr. J. Baker, Dr. J. Gooch, Dr. R. Harvey
University of Maryland
Chesapeake Biological Laboratory
Solomons, MD. 20688-0038
301-326-4281 Hours: 8:30 A.M. - 4:30 P.M.
FAX 301-326-6342
Majority of Analyses Performed: Metals, inorganic non-metals, semivolatile
organics and non-volatile organics. Funding:-75% research grants, 25%
service contracts.
Major Analytical Instrumentation:
Metals: 1C, AA flame and furnace spec.
Organometalics: AA flame, furnace spec., GC, FID
PAH: HPLC, GC, MS
PCB: HPLC, GC, MS, ECD
Pesticide: HPLC, GC, AA flame and furnace spec.
Nitrosamines and Pharmaceuticals: HPLC, GC, MS, FID
Laboratory Area: Approximately 3,000 square feet of analytical laboratory
space divided into several instrument laboratories, and sample preparation
areas.
Field Sampling Equipment: Moderately equipped for air, water, soil/sediment
and biota sampling. This laboratory has vessels in the 10-65* range.
Potential Analyses With Minimal Adaptation: Organophosphates and carbamate
pesticides, herbicides (dimilin) in various matrices as well as amino acid
analogs such as glyphasate.
Methods Development: Development of low level nutrient parameters, HPLC
detection systems and post column reactor systems research and development;
development of multi step HPLC cleanup procedures for toxics.
Intended Analytical Capabilities In The Hear Future: No response.
Computers and Computerized Information Retrieval Services: Access to data
bases is through "Dialog", VAX station, several personal computers and PC
based software.
Quality Assurance/Quality Control:
Routine Participation In Performance Evaluation Studies: Participa-
tion in U.S. EPA WS and VP studies.
Routine Audit By External Organization: EPA Region I, II and III.
Laboratory Certifications: None.
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Old Dominion University - Applied Marine Research Laboratory
Dr. Raymond W. Alden III- Director
College of Sciences
Old Dominion University
Norfolk, VA 23529-0456
804-683-4195 Hours: 8:00 A.M. - 5:00 P.M.
FAX 804-683-5293
Majority of Analyses Performed: Metals, inorganic non-metals, volatile
organics, semivolatile organics and non-volatile organics. Microbial
assays are performed on environmental samples. Funding: no response.
Malor Analytical Instrumentation:
Metals: ICP, X-Ray, AA flame and furnace spec.
Organometalics: AA flame, furnace spec., GC, FID
PAH: HPLC, GC, MS
PCB: HPLC, GC, MS, BCD
Pesticide: HPLC, GC, LC, AA flame and furnace spec.
Nitrosamines and Pharmaceuticals: HPLC, GC, MS, FID
Laboratory Area: Twelve instrument labs along with sample prep and storage
areas.
Field Sampling Equipment: Well equipped for air, water, soil/sediment and
biota sampling. This laboratory has vessels in the 10- 40* range.
Potential Analyses With Minimal Adaptation: Chromium, carbonates and tribu-
tyl cin in sediments, soils and biological tissues.
Methods Development: Development of methods to detect metals in seawater,
chromium in sediments, developing field collection devices, bioconcentrata-
ble organic detection, primary optimization/improvement of existing or
modification of existing methods (particularly those that would yield lower
detection capabilities and/or validity for environmental sample matrices).
Intended Analytical Capabilities In The Near Future: Upgrading organic carbon
instrumentation and acquisition of state-of-the-art ion chromatography unit.
Computers and Computerized Information Retrieval Services: Local Area
Network (LAN), mainframe IBM 3090, Cyber 180-930 (Main Campus), several
personal computers and PC based software.
Quality Assurance/Quality Control!
Routine Participation In Performance Evaluation Studies: Participation
in U.S. EPA VS and WP studies, VA drinking water certification program.
Routine Audit By External Organization: VA Water Control Board, US
EPA Region III, VA.
Laboratory Certifications: VA.
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Virginia Institute of Marine Science
Dr. R.J. Huggett; Dr. Rob Hale
Gloucester Point, VA 23062
804-642-7000 Hours: As needed
FAX 804-642-7186
Majority of Analyses Performed: Physical, semivolatile organics and non-
volatile organics. Microbial, histological and biochemical assays are
performed on environmental samples. Funding: no response.
Malor Analytical Instrumentation:
Organometalics: GC, FID
PAH: HPLC, GC, MS
PCS: HPLC, GC, MS
Pesticide: HPLC, GC
Nitrosamines and Pharmaceuticals: HPLC, GC, MS, FID
Laboratory Area: Greater than 60,000 total laboratory square footage.
Field Sampling Equipment: Moderately equipped for air, water, and
soil/sediment sampling. Well equipped for biota sampling. This laboratory
has vessels in the 10' to greater than 40'range.
Potential Analyses With Minimal Adaptation: No response.
Methods Development: Developed methods to analyze and store aromatic hydro-
carbons, method to analyze PAH metabolites, and methods to analyze tributyl
tin in various matrices.
Intended Analytical Capabilities In The Near Future: No response.
Computers and Computerized Information Retrieval Services: HP 3350A labora-
tory automation system, CAS, Dialog, HP 1000, Prime 9955, several personal
computers and PC based software.
Quality Assurance/Quality Control:
Routine Participation In Performance Evaluation Studies: Whenever
requested.
Routine Audit By External Organization: No.
Laboratory Certifications: None.
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Academy of Natural Sciences
Benedict Estuarine Research Laboratory (BERL)
Dr. James Sanders
The Academy of Natural Sciences
Benedict Estuarine Research Lab
Benedict, MD 20612
301-274-3134
FAX 215-299-1199
Hours: 8:00 A.M. - 4:00 P.M.
Majority of Analyses Performed: Metals and inorganic non-metals. Microbial
and biochemical assays are performed on environmental samples. Funding
sources: federal, state, industry and foundation.
Major Analytical Instrumentation:
Metals: AA flame and furnace spec.
Organometalics: AA flame, furnace spec., GC, FID
PAH: HPLC, GC
PCS: HPLC, GC
Pesticide: HPLC, GC, AA flame and furnace spec.
Nitrosamines and Pharmaceuticals: HPLC, GC, FID
Laboratory Area: 12,000 square feet divided into two instrument labs (800
square feet), 3 sample prep areas~(1200 square feet), and one microbiologi-
cal laboratory (800 square feet) and numerous offices.
Field Sampling Equipment: Not equipped for air, moderately equipped for
water and soil/sediment sampling and well equipped for biota sampling. This
laboratory has vessels in the 10- 40' range.
Potential Analyses With Minimal Adaptation: Constantly developing new ana-
lytical techniques for research programs.
Methods Development: Development of methods to aid in research programs.
Intended Analytical Capabilities In The Near Future: Acquisition of HPLC,
1C, and GC instrumentation.
Computers and Computerized Information Retrieval Services: VAX 11/7 with VMS
and SAS, several personal computers and PC based software.
Quality Assurance/Quality Control:
Routine Participation In Performance Evaluation Studies: Internal
reference materials.
Routine Audit By External Organization: No.
Laboratory Certifications: None.
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Occoquan Watershed Monitoring Laboratory
David J. Sirois; Dr. Thomas J. Grizzard
9408 Prince William Street
Manassas, VA 22110
703-361-5606 Hours: 7:00 A.M. - 5:00 P.M.
FAX Not Available
Majority of Analyses Performed: All standard water quality parameters and
metals on fresh water samples, and a full range of organic parameters.
Microbial assays are performed on environmental samples. Funding: 35%
federal and state, 45% local govt., and 20% research and consulting.
Major Analytical Instrumentation:
Metals: ICP, AA flame and furnace spec.
Organometalics: AA flame, furnace spec.
PAH: HPLC
PCB: HPLC
Pesticide: HPLC, AA flame and furnace spec.
Nitrosamines and Pharmaceuticals: HPLC
Laboratory Area: 2400 square feet, divided into one instrumentation room of
616 square feet, offices, storage and electronics areas.
Field Sampling Equipment: Moderately equipped for air, water, soil/sediment
and biota sampling. This laboratory has vessels in the 10- 20* range.
Potential Analyses With Minimal Adaptation: Use of ion selective probes,
microbiological work, other wee chemistries not listed, and research dedi-
cated analyses.
Methods Development: Current research involves sediment oxygen demand
methods development and evaluation of the "Colilert" method.
Intended Analytical Capabilities In The Near Future: Aquisition of GC/MS,
and UV/VIS spectrophotometer instrumentation.
Computers and Computerized Information Retrieval Services: DIALOG, COMPU-
SERVE, several personal computers and PC based software.
Quality Assurance/Quality Control:
Routine Participation In Performance Evaluation Studies: EPA WP
studies, USGS analytical evaluation program.
Routine Audit By External Organization: MD DNR, Washington COG.
Laboratory Certifications: None.
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Maryland Dept. of Health and Mental Hygiene
Division of Environmental Chemistry
Alvin Bober, Division Chief
Maryland Dept. of Health and Mental Hygiene
201 W. Preston St.; P.O. Box 2355
Baltimore, MD 21203
301-225-6200 Hours: 8:00 A.M. - 5:00 P.M.
FAX Not Available
Majority of Analyses Performed: Physical, metals, inorganic non-metals, '•
radioactivity, volatile organics, semivolatile organics and non-volatile
organics. Biochemical assays are performed on environmental samples.
Major Analytical Instrumentation:
Metals: ICP, 1C, X-Ray, AA flame and furnace spec.
Organometalics: AA flame, furnace spec., GC, FID
PAH: HPLC, GC
PCB: HPLC, GC, HALL, ECD
Pesticide: HPLC, GC, LC, AA flame and furnace spec.
Nitrosamines and Pharmaceuticals: HPLC, GC, FID
Laboratory Area: Thirty six instrument labs, 33 sample prep areas and 10
sample storage areas were reported.
Field Sampling Equipment: No field sampling is performed. This is strictly
an analytical facility.
Potential Analyses With Minimal Adaptation: pH, volatile and semi volatile
priority pollutants, multi-elements, asbestos and radionuclides.
Methods Development: No.
Intended Analytical Capabilities In The Near Future: Acquisition of AA spec.
with Zeeman correction, instrumentation for volatile organic testing, GC, HPLC,
and PC's.
Computers and Computerized Information Retrieval Services: Several personal
computers and PC based software.
Quality Assurance/Quality Control:
Routine Participation In Performance Evaluation Studies: EPA, MOSH,
NAVLAP, CDC.
Routine Audit By External Organization: EPA, FDA, MOSH, CDC.
Laboratory Certifications: All aspects of environmental pollutant and
toxics testing.
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U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
National Fisheries Contaminant Research Ctr.
Dr. Richard A. Schoettger
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
National Fisheries Contaminant Research Center
Route 2, 4200 New Haven Road
Columbia, Missouri 65201
314-875-5399 Hours: 7:15 A.M. - 4:15 P.M.
FAX 314-875-5288
Majority of Analyses Performed: Metals, semivolatile organics and non-
volatile organics. Microbial and biochemical assays are performed on envi-
ronmental samples.
Major Analytical Instrumentation:
Metals: ICP, AA flame and furnace spec.
Organpmetalics: AA flame, furnace spec., GC, FID
PAH: HPLC, GC, MS
PCB: HPLC, GC, ECD
Pesticide: HPLC, GC, LC, AA flame and furnace spec.
Nitrosamines and Pharmaceuticals: HPLC, GC, MS, FID
Laboratory Area: Approximately 36,000 square feet of total laboratory
space, including 18 analytical instrument labs (7,300 sq. ft.), two sample
prep room (600 sq. ft.), two sample storage areas (200 sq. ft.), and three
high hazard contamination evaluation laboratory (-2,000 sq. ft.).
Field Sampling Equipment: Not equipped for air sampling, well equipped for
water, soil/sediment and biota sampling. This laboratory has vessels in the
10-30' range.
Potential Analyses With Minimal Adaptation: Hydride atomic absorption
analyes of arsenic and selenium, mercury cold vapor analysis using atomic
absorption as well as conventional furnace techniques; major cation analy-
sis using ICP and the analysis of most organo halogenated compounds.
Methods Development: Presently involved in biomarker/biomonitoring tech-
niques, organometallic speciation, oxidative fusion preparation, interfer-
ence methods with hydride forming elements, standardization of automated
separation of planar compounds, large volume water sampling for trace
lipophyllic compounds, PE membrane dialysis, separation/enrichment methods
for identification of previously unrecognized contaminants in the National
Contaminant Biomonitoring Program (NCBP).
Intended Analytical Capabilities |n The Near Future: Acquisition of 1-3 GC/MS
systems as instrument upgrades, new automated GPC, carbon column for HPLC
autosampler fraction collectors, construction of a 2400 sq foot analytical lab.
Computers and Computerized Information Retrieval Services: DIALOG, CIS,
TOXNET, MPIRES, PERGAMON, Microvax II, and several personal computers and
PC based software.
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Quality Assurance/Quality Control:
Routine Participation In Performance Evaluation Studies: Yes. Interlab
analytical comparisons.
Routine Audit By External Organization: None.
Laboratory Certifications: None.
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Commonwealth of Virginia Dept. of General Services
Division of Consolidated Laboratory Services
Dr. A. W. Tiedemann, Jr.
Commonwealth of Virginia
Dept. of General Services
Division of Consolidated Laboratory Services
1. N. 14th Street
Room 234
Richmond, VA 23219-3691
804-786-7905 Hours: 8:15 A.M. - 5:00 P.M.
FAX 804-371-7973
Majority of Analyses Performed: Physical, metals, inorganic non-metals,
radioactivity, volatile organics, semivolatile organics and non-volatile
organics. Microbial assays are performed on environmental samples.
Malor Analytical Instrumentation:
Metals: TCP, 1C, X-Ray, AA flame and furnace spec.
Organometalics: AA flame, furnace spec., GC, FID
PAH: HPLC, GC, MS
PCS: HPLC, GC, HALL, ECD
Pesticide: HPLC, GC, LC, AA flame and furnace spec.
Nitrosamines and Pharmaceuticals: HPLC, GC, FID
Laboratory Area: 200,000 square feet, of which only a small portion is
devoted to environmental work related to the Chesapeake Bay Program.
Field Sampling Equipment: No field sampling is performed. This is strictly
an analytical facility.
Potential Analyses With Minimal Adaptation: Parameters which utilize proce-
dures and equipment similar to those identified in this survey and for
which only new standards, controls and method validation would be required.
Methods Development: Limited to specific needs. Participation in collabora-
tive studies to validate methods.
Intended Analytical Capabilities In The Near Future: Analysis of TBT and
methyl mercury, adding robotics to improve productivity and at the same time
reducing human error.
Computers and Computerized Information Retrieval Services: DIALOG, Current
Contents, VAX 11/7 microcomputer, several personal computers and PC based
software.
Quality Assurance/Quality Control:
Routine Participation In Performance Evaluation Studies: Internal
standard reference materials.
Routine Audit Bj External Organization: No.
Laboratory Certifications: None \
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List of Abbreviations
AA spec. Atomic absorption spectrophotometry
AED Atomic emission detector
AIHA American Industrial Hygiene Association
CWM Chemical Waste Management
ECD Electron capture detector
FID Flame ionization detector
GC/IR Gas chromatography/infrared detection
GC/MS Gas chromatography/mass spectrophotometry
GPC Gel permeation chromatography
HP : Hewlett Packard
HPLC High pressure liquid chromatography
1C Ion chromatography
ICP Inductively Coupled Plasma Emission
IRD Infrared detection
LAN Local area network
LC Liquid chromatography
LIMS Laboratory information management system
NCBP National Contaminant Biomonitoring Program
PID Photo ion detector
TCD Thermal conductivity detector
TOC Total organic carbon
TOX Total organic halides
TBT Tri-butyl tin
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APPENDICES
Appendix I
Survey Form
Appendix II
Laboratory Mailing List
Appendix III
Planning & Oversight Planning Members
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Appendix I
Survey Form
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Table A: Analyses Your Laboratory Currently Runs
Analysis
Example
F*1
fU
flnn
ffli)
TOG
Asbestos
Grain Size Analysis
Radlonucllde
Nutrients
Oil and Grease
Metals
Oraano Metalic Comp.
Halogens
CM
Mat
x
Ix
Wat
pr
x
x
Method
EPA 200.1
Normal
Turnaround
Tim*
2 weeks
Capacity
200
•
SOP
Yes/No
Y
Yr» of
Exper
3
% ol Samples
Routinely
Subcontracted
O
1 Briefly explain (e.g. electrode, furnace AA, GCMS, etc. or SW0846 method «).
2 How many samples normally are run for a given analyte, per shift, in one week?
3 Are written Standard Operating Procedures and QA/QC records present in-house?
4 Includes compounds N, S, C, P, Si
5 e.g. TBT, methyl mercury
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Table A: Analyses Your Laboratory Currently Runs
Analysis
Polynuclear Aromatics
PCBs
Nltrosamines
Insecticides
chlorinated
oraanophosphate
caibamate
Herbicides
Other Pesticides
Pharmaceuticals
Collform bacteria
Pathogens
Other
Mat
Ix
Wat
pr
Method
-
Normal
Turnaround
Time
Capacity
SOP
Yes/No
Yrs of
Exper
% of Samples
Routinely
Subcontracted
1 Briefly explain (e.g. electrode, furnace AA, GCMS, etc. or SW0846 method «).
2 How many samples normally are run for a given analyte, per shift, in one week?
3 Are written Standard Operating Procedures and QA/QC records present in-house?
4 Includes compounds N, S, C, P, Si
5 e.g. TBT, methyl mercury
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CHESAPEAKE BAY REGION
ANALYTICAL CAPABILITIES QUESTIONNAIRE
Name of your laboratory:
Contact person(s):
Mailing address:
Telephone Number
Fax Number
Please return by March 15, 1990 to:
Steve Nelson
Chesapeake Research Consortium, Inc.
P.O. Box 1280
Solomons, MD 20688
Telephone Number: 301-326-6700
If there are several labs or researchers at your institution, please photocopy (his
questionnaire and pass it along to them, or coordinate your answers for one
complete laboratory response.
I. Environment^ AnalyQcal Capabilities
A. What tests is your lab presently set up to run?
Please fill in the attached Table A. Indicate the analyses you currently run
by checking the appropriate space in the table under each matrix. (See
example in first row.) Indicate method briefly (e.g. AAS or EPA method
number). Normal turnaround time and capacity should reflect average
output of samples during non-peak periods and for standard fees (if
applicable). As we realize that these factors can vary considerably, please
estimate as necessary.
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B. What tests could your lab run with minimal adaptation?
C. If the tables do not fully apply to your analytical work, please use
the following space to elaborate further.
D. Address (physical location) and operating hours of the facilities
that run these analyses:
Address:
Hours:
E. Are there other divisions or personnel in your organization to
whom additional questionnaires should be sent?
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F. Do you have the following field sampling equipment?! .,.,•
Yes No Aprox #
Air Dry Fall
WetFall
High Volume
Impinger
Other (please specify)
Yes No Aprox*
Water Submersible Pump
- Surface Pump
Nansen/Nisken
Surface Microlayer
Sterile Samplers
. Automated Composite
Field Meters
Other (Please Specify)
Yes No Aprox #
Soil/Sediment: Corers
Augers
Grabs
Other (Please Specify)
Yes No Aprox #
Biota: Fish Nets
Electroshockcr
Rod&Reel
Dip Nets
Surber/Drift Nets
Tongs
Dredge
Grabs
Crab Pots
Plankton Nets
Zooplankton Traps
Other (Please Specify)
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Yes No Aprox #
Vessels: 10-20 Feet
21-30 Feet
31-40 Feet
>40Feet
Other (Please Specify)
Yes No # Certified Personnel
Diving: SCUBA
Surface Supply
Other '.
G. How large is your laboratory? (please estimate, if necessary)
Square Feet or # of Rooms
Total Lab Area
Non Lab (Offices etc)
Instrument Labs
dean Room
Sample Prep
Sample Storage
Microbiological Lab
BL Level (if applicable)
Electronics Maintenance
Equipment Storage
Other
Are each of these areas in separate rooms? Yes No
If no, which are in the same room ?
H. Do you perform the following assays on environmental samples?
Yes No
Microbial
Histological
Biochemical ___
I. In which analyses does your lab specialize or do the majority of its
work?
Physical
Metals
Inorganic Nonmetals
Radioactivity
Volatile Organics
Senrivolatile Organics
Nonvolatile Organics
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I. (cont.)
Microbial
Other (Please Specify)
J. What major equipment is available? Please specify number and types of
instrument, model number, and age.
Ion Probes
ICP
AAS -flame
AAS - furnace
X-Ray
UV/VIS
Speccrophotometer
Mass Spec.
TOC Analyzer
G.C.
(#)
Detectors: NPD
FID
ECO
PID
FPD
TCD
MS Age.
Hall
Analyte - Specific _
Other
LC '
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HPLC
(#)
Detectors: UV/VIS
Fluorescence Age
RI Age
MS Age
LLS
EC
LALS
Radioactive
Other
1C
TEM
SEM
EM Analytical Accessories
Do you have computer generated data? Yes No.
If yes, are these computer systems validated? Yes No
Do you currently run more than one 8 hour shift of work per day?
Yes No If yes, how many?
K. What are your sources of support (e.g. industry/government
service contracts, foundations, research grants, etc.) and in what
proportions?
L. Is your lab involved in methods development? Please describe
such activities briefly.
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M. We hope to appraise a variety of laboratories so we can gain first-hand
knowledge of the diversity of facilities in the region. Would your facility
be open for a site visit by our personnel for this purpose?
Yes No
II. Additional Resources
A. In-house computerized information retrieval services available:
B. Computers and software available:
C. Staff available specifically for analytical work (degree status, number, and
time availability): In lieu of this questions, you may send a laboratory
resume if it provides appropriate staff information
Number % time availability
Ph.D.
M.S. ;
B.S.
Other.
III. Quality Assurance/Quality Control Procedures and Capabilities
A. Do you have a QA/QC manual? Yes No
B. Do you have a designated QA/QC control officer? Yes No.
C. Do you have a QA/QC program? Yes No
Does it include personnel training? Yes No
Does it include in-house data auditing? Yes No
If yes, at what frequency?
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Does it include protocols for management of reagent
inventory and supplies? Yes No
If yes, does it include corrective action? Yes No
D. Do you routinely participate in performance evaluation studies?
Yes No
If yes, which?
E. Are your routinely technically audited by any external organization?
Yes, No
If yes, which?
F. What lab certifications do you hold?
G. Is your lab in compliance with the Good Lab Practices requirements under:
Toxic Substances Control Act and the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide
and Rodenticide Act of August 17, 1989? Yes No _
CERCLA CLP Requirements? Yes No
Do you participate in CLP?
Organic Yes No
Inorganic Yes No
H. Do you use standard reference materials? Yes No
Please specify which materials and their source(s)
If yes, routine use or special case
L Date of last method validation study:
J. How often do you participate in interlaboratory round robins?.
K. Would you participate in round robins organized by the Chesapeake Bay
Program? Yes No
L. Does your lab have a complete set of written Standard Operating
Procedures? Yes No
M. Do you have an archive capacity for the data generated? Yes No_
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IV. Additional Questions
A. What additional plans do you have for future analytical capabilities (within
next 1 to 3 years)? Please describe on the following lines:
B. What long range (10 yr or more) plans or expectations do you have
concerning future environmental contaminant problems or areas of concern
which will need to be addressed by government and/or research
organizations or will require expanded/enhanced analytical capabilities?
C. Would you like to receive a copy of the survey results? Yes No
D. Are you interested in participating in future analytical methods development
determined to be necessary by the agencies participating in the Chesapeake
Bay Program? Yes No
E. Are your interested in participating in planning for long term analytical
capabilities within the Chesapeake Bay Region? Yes No
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Appendix II
Laboratory Mailing List
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TOXIC SURVEY DATABASE MAILING LIST
Academy National Science
Dr. Steve Triant
19th & the Parkway
Philadelphia PA 19103
(215) 299-1077
Academy of Natural Science
Dr. Janes Sanders
Benedict Estuarine Research Lab.
Benedict MD 20612
301-274-3134
Agronomy Dept., ERRI
Dr. Dale Baker
100 Land & Water Bldg.
University Park PA 16802
(814) 865-6541
Analytics Laboratory Inc.
James A. Capkm CTH
P.O. Box 25249
Richmond VA 23260
(804) 552-2838
American Standards Bicsciences Corp.
Dr. David Arthun
RD 9
P.O. Box 9021
Reading PA 19605
215 - 378 -7800
Appalachain Environmental
Dr. Kent Fuller
University of Maryland
Frostburg MD 21532
301-689-3115
Laboratory
Applied Marine Research Lab
Dr. Michael Helastedter
1034 V. 45th Street
Norfolk VA 23529-0456
(804) 683-4195
Artesian Labs, Inc.
Mrs. Marlene 0. Frey,
P.O. Box 15004 Rd.
Wilmington DE 19850
302-453-6920
V.P.
Applied Marine Research Laboratory
Dr. Raymond Alden
Old Dominion University
1034 W. 45th St.
Norfolk VA 23508
804-683-4195
B-fl Laboratories
Timothy Saylor
1604 King Street
York PA 17404
717-843-5561
Betz Laboratory, Inc.
Gary Kralik
Analytical Services
4636 Sonerton Rd.
Trevose PA 19047
215-355-3300
Biospherics, Inc
H.
12051 Indian Creek Court
Beltsville MD 20705
301-369-3900
Center for Environmental Studies
Dr. John Cairns, Jr.
VPI & SU
Blacksburg VA 24061
(703) 231-5538
Bionetics Laboratories
Peter Pohorence
Analytical Lab. Division
20 -A Research Drive
Hampton VA 23666-1396
804-865-0880
Cecon Group, Inc.
Dr. Raymond C. Cnppen
242 N. James Street
Ste. 202
VUarington DE 19804
(302) 994-8000
Centre Analytical Laboratories, Inc.
Rick Grazrini
3048 Research Drive
State College PA 16801
(814) 231-8032
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Chesapeake Biological Laboratory
Dr. Ken Tenore
University of Maryland CEFS
P.O. Box 38
Solonons HD 20688
301 - 326 -4281
College of Marine Studies
Dr. Thomas Church
University of Delaware
Newark DE 14716
(302) 451-2558
Connander USA APG SA
Dir. of Safety, Health & Environ.
ATTN: STEAP-SH-E/Jerry Pollis
Aberdeen Proving Ground
Aberdeen MD 2U05-5001
Connonwealth laboratory
2209 East Broad St.
Richmond VA 23223
804-648-8358
Dames and Moore
Ed Walpov
7101 Wisconsin Avenue
Bethesda HD 20814
301-652-2215
Delaware Dept. of Natural Resources
Dr. Harry Otto
89 Kings Highway
P.O. Box 1401
Dover DE 19903
302-736-4403
Dept. of Agri. & Life Sciences
Dr. Kike Weaver
VPI & SU
Smyth Hail
Blacksburg VA 24061
(703) 231-6337
Dept. of Civil Fhgineering
Dr. Michael LaGrega
Brucknell University
Lewisburg PA 16S02
(717) 524-1112
David Taylor Research Center
Captain Bosworth
U.S. Havy
Naval Ship 4 Development
Annapolis MD 21402-5067
301-267-4981
Department of Geology
Dr. Giegengack
University of Pennsylvania
240 S 33rd Street
Philadelphia PA 19104
(215) 898-5191
Dept. of Civil Engineering
Dr. Brian Denpsey
212 Sackett Building
University Park PA 16802
(814) 863-0601
Dept. of Civil Engineering
Dr. Raymond Regan
Sackett
University Park PA 16802
(814) 863-0601
Dept. of Fbresty & Wildlife
Dr. Janes Burger
VPI & SU
228
Blacksburg VA 24061-0324
(703) 231-7680
Dept. of Oceanography
Dr. Greg Cutter
Old TVnriniffp University
Norfolk VA 23529
(804) 683-4929
Dept. of Geological Science
Dr. J. Rule
Old nrrrin'iqfl University
4608 Hampton Blvd.
Norfolk VA 23524-04%
(804) 683-4301
EH Engineering, Science, and Tech.
Robert Runkle
15 Loveton Circle
Sparks MD 21152
301-771-4950
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TOXIC SURVEY DATABASE MAJLDfG LIST
Eastern Laboratory Service Assoc.
Dr. K. A. Rao
517 North George St.
York PA 17404
717-846-4953
Ecology and Environment, Inc.
Rosslyn Center
1700 fforth Ifcore Street
Arlington VA 22209
703-522-6065
Engineering Science, Inc.
D.A. Falgout (Dennis)
10521 Rosehaven St.
Fairfax VA 22030-2899
(703) 591-7575
Environmental Associates, Ltd.
Dr. Susan Boutros
1185 E. Main Street
Bradford PA 16701
814-368-3990
Ensco
Ms. Jennifer Edwards
CLE Laboratory
2240 Dabney Road
Richmond VA 23230
804-359-1900
Environmental Consultants, Inc.
1022 W. 24th Street
Norfolk VA 23517
'304-625-5373
Environmental Laboratories,
Mr. Steven Pond
9211 Surge Ave.
Richmond VA 23237
804-271-3440
Inc.
Environmental Resources Management, Inc.
Ms. Diane Linkins
116 Defense Highway
Annapolis MD 21401
301-266-0006
Environmental Systems Service, Ltd.
Mr. Tin Brown
218 North Main Street
Culpeper VA 22701
703-825-6660
Experimental Pathology Laboratory
Dr. William Busey
P.O. Box 474
Berndon VA 22070
703 - 471-7060
Free-Col Division
Dr. Rick Voider
P.O Box 557
MeadviUe PA 16335
Banpton P"a*te Sanitation District
Mr. George Kennedy
P.O. Box 5000
Virginia Beach VA 23502
804-425-8159
G.V.C. Uniting School of Engineering
Dr. Alan Stone
Geography & Environmental Engineering
319 Ames Hall, 34th & Charles St.
Baltimore MD 21218
(301) 338-7092
Hittoan Ebasco
Steves A. Schaffer, Ph.D.
9151 Runsey Road
rriii«nM3 MD 21045-1992
(301) 730-8525
Research,
Dr. Joseph H. Guth
2614 Wyoming Ave.
Norfolk VA 23513
804-853-8813
IDC.
IT Analytical Services
William S. Davis, Director
5103 Old William Peon Highway
Export PA 15632
412-731-8806
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TOXIC SURVEY DATABASE MAHJ1JG LIST
James R. Reed and Associates, Inc.
Liz Christoff
813 Forrest Drive
Newport News VA 23606
804-599-6750
Johns Hopkins University
Or. Peren Rasby
Environ. Health Science
615 N. Wolfe Street
Baltimore MD 21205-2179
(301) 955-0024
Kemron Environmental Services,
Bernard Orlance
755 Hew York Avenuesion
Huntington VA 11743
516- 427-0950
Inc.
Johns Hopkins University
Dr. Dennis Burton
Applied Physics Laboratory
4800 Atwell Rd.
Shady Side MD 20764
301-867-7000
JTC Environmental Consultants, Inc.
John Cookson
4 Research Place
Suite L-10
Rockville MD 20850
301-921-9790
Keystone Environmental Resources
Ms. Penny Gardner, Director
3000 Technical Center Drive-
ttcnroeville PA 15146
412-825-9600
Koppers Carbon Testing Lab.
Dr. George Rcnovacek
440 CoUege Park Dr.
Monroeville PA 15146
412-327-3000
Lancaster laboratory, Inc.
Randall H. Guthrie
2425 New HoUand Pike
Lancaster PA 17601
717-656-2301
Lancy Environmental Services
T.-iTvia shingleton
181 Thorn Hill Road
Warrendale PA 15086
412-772-0044
Levisa Testing Company, Inc.
Janes E. Mays
P.O.Box 265
Grundy VA 24614
703-935-8869
Malcolm Pirnie, Inc.
Mr. James Murphy
100 Grasslands Rd.
Elosf ord NY 10523
914-347-2970
Martel Laboratory Services, Inc.
Robert Edwards
1025 Crowell Bridge Rd.
Baltimore MD 21204
301-825-7790
Maryland Dept. of Health & Mental Hyg.
Dr. Joseph Josephs
Laboratory Admin.
201 West Preston Street
Baltimore MD 21201
301-225-6200
Microbac T.aKTyittTi***t inc.
J. Tlwui Boyce
Microbac Mid—Atlantic Division
5808 Jefferson Avenue
Newport News VA 23513
804-245-8613
Maryland Dept .of Health & Mental Hyg.
Alvin Bober
201 V. Preston St.
P.O. Box 2355
Baltimore MD 21201
301-225-6200
National Institute for Standards & Technology
Dr. Fred Bnnkman
hri Id-ing 224, ROOD B~323
Gaithersburg MD 20899
(301) 975-5737
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TOXIC SURVEY DATABASE MAILING LIST
Natl. Inst. of Standards & Technology
Dr. William F. Koch
Inorganic Analytical Research Division
Chemistry Bldg. , Roan A-349
Gaithersburg MD 20899
301-975-4136
NCAA/National Marine Fisheries Service
Dr. Don Boss
Southeast Fisheries Center
Beaufort Laboratory
Beaufort NC 28516-4722
919-728-3595
NUS Corporation - Lab Services
Cindy Haluszczak
5350 Campells Run Rd.
Pittsburgh PA 15205
412-747-2500
Natl. Inst. of Standards & Technology
Dr. Willie May
Organic Analytical Research Division
Chemistry Bldg., Roan B-158
Gaithersburg MD 20899
301-975-3108
NQAA/National Marine Fisheries Service
Dr. Eric May
Cooperative Biological Laboratory
Oxford MD 21654
301-226-5771
Occoquan Watershed Monitoring
Dr. Thomas Grizzard
9408 Prince William Street
VA 22110
(703) 361-5606
PA Dept. of Environmental Resources
Floyd Kefford
Bureau of Laboratories
P.O. Box 1467
Harrisburg PA 17120
717-783-2300
Penniman & Browne,
Herbert E. Wilgis
P.O. Box 65309
Baltimore MD 21209
301-825-4131
Inc.
Riverside
Laboratory
Gloria Gibson
1300 Old Denbigh Blvd.
Newport News VA 23602
804-886-3900
Peon State University
Dr. Charles Cole
Harrisburg Campus
Route 230
Middletown PA 17057
(717) 948-6000
Recra Environmental, Inc.
Eric G. Schoettker
8320 Guilford Rd.
Bldg. F
Columbia MD 21046
301-381-2288
Roan Industries, Inc.
Charles Buchanan
7278 Park Drive
Bath PA 18014
215-837-7707
Robb and Moody Division of Cc
Mark Williams
P.O. Box 8170
VA 23223
ilthLab.
804-648-3892
tppl i cqti rnn Intl.
Charles Hardnkiewicz
3 Choke Cherry Road
RodcviUeMD 20850
301-840-2211
Science Applications Intl. Corp.
Sara Hartwell
3 Choke Cherry Rd.
RockviUeMD 20850
301-382- 4761
Stum Environmental Services
Rex Tennant
P.O Box 650
Bridgeport WV 26330
304-623-6549
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Technical Testing Laboratories,
Dr. S. Mathur
1256 Greenbriar Street
Charleston W 25311
304-346-0725
Inc.
Technical Testing Labs., East, Inc.
Dilip V. Kalyani
4643 Benson Avenue
Baltijnore HD 21227
301-247-7400
The Ceoon Group, Ltd.
Dr. Ed Brame, President
Ste. 202
242 North James St.
Wilmington DE 19804
302-994-8000
Trillium
Dr. James S. Smith
7A Grace's Drive
Coatesville PA 19320
215-383-7233
Tousiais Research Corp.
John A. Tousimis
22H Lewis Ave
Rockville MD 20851
301-881-2450
U. S. Fish and Wildlife Service
Ms. Paula F. P. Henry
Patxncent Wildlife Research Center
Laurel MD 20708
301-497-0513
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Dr. Herbert Jaworski
Environmental Research Laboratory
South Ferry Road
Narragansett RI 02882
401-762-3000
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Orterio Villa
Central Regional Laboratory, Region in
839 Bestgate Road
l i s MD 21401
Ctr.
301-266-9180
U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service
Dr. Edward Little
Natl. Fisheries Contaminant Res.
Route 1
Columbia MO 65201
(314) 875-5399
U.S. Geological Survey
Berwyn Jones
Nat'l Water Quality Lab
Quality Cntrl. Unit, 3 Ward Rd.
Arvada CO 80002
303-236-5348
United States Dept. of Agriculture
Dr. Jack Plimoer
Agricultural Research Service
Bldg. 050 BARC-West
BeltsviUe MD 20705
301-344-35U
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
James Moore
Gulf Breeze Environmental Research Lab.
Gulf Breeze FL 32561
904-932-5311
U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service
Dr. Barnett Rattner
Patuxent Wildlife Research Center
Laurel MD 20708
U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service
Henry N. Coulonbe, Ph.D.
Patuxent Wildlife Research Center
Stictel Building, Room A-6
Laurel MD 20708
U.S. Naval Academy
Dr. Edward Kbubek
Chemistry Dept.
Annapolis MD 21402
(301) 267-3302
University of DC
Dr. Harriette L. Phelps
Dept. of Biology, Bldg. 44 ROOD 203
4200 Connecticut Ave., NW
Washington DC 20008
202-282-7364
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TOXIC SURVEY DATABASE MAILING LIST
University of Mar/land
Dr. Anciy Kane
School of Medicine
105 Pine Street
Baltimore HD 21201
301-32S-7230
University of Maryland
Dr. Mike Roman
Horn Point Environmental Lab
P. 0. Box 775
Cambridge MD 216D
301-228-8200
University of Maryland
Lenwood Hall
Wye Research and Education Center
P.O. Box 169
0>ieenstown MD 21658
301-827-6202
University of Maryland Eastern Shore
Dr. James Adams
Department of Natural Sciences
Princess Anne MD 21853
301-651-2200 x314
USFVS
Dr. Paul Rago
National Fisheries Research Ctr.
P.O. Box 700
KearneysviUe W 25403
301-964-9200
Versar, Inc.
Dr. Fred Holland
9200 Ramsey Road
Columbia MD 21045
301-964-9200
University of Maryland
Dr. George Helz
Dept. of Chemistry and Biochemistry
Roan 3101
College Park MD 20742-2021
301-454-4850
University of Maryland
Dr. Robert Kennedy
Agricultural Experiment Station
Symons Hall
College Park MD 20740
301-454-3707
University of Maryland - Baltimore
Dr. Brian Bradley
Dept. of Biological Sciences
5401 Vilkens Ave.
Baltimore MD 21228
301-455-2244
University of Virginia
Dr. Yaoov Haimes
Department of Systems Engineering
Thornton Hall
Charlottesville VA 22903
804-924-0311 "
VA Div. of Consolidated Lab. Services
Dr. A. V. Tiedeman, Director
1 North 14th St.
Roan 234
VA 23219
804-786-7905
Versar, Inc.
Dr. Robert Maxfield
6850 Versar Center
Springfield VA 22151
703-750-3000
Virginia Institute of Marine Science
Dr. Robert Huggett
Division of Toxicology & Chemistry
Gloucester Point VA 23062
804-642-7236
Virginia Marine Biology Laboratory
P.O. Box 1236
Gloucester Point VA 23061
804-693-5602
Virginia Water Control Board
Charlie Banks
P.O. Box 11143
RidnoDd VA 23230
804-367-0791
Wadsworth Alert
Vincent Pizzitola
450 William Pitt Way
Pittsburgh PA 15238
412-826-5477
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Waterways Experiment Statical
Den Robie
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
3909 Halls Ferry Rd.
Vicksburg MS 39181
601-634-2263
Veston Analytics
Carter Nultcn
208 Welsh Pool Rd.
Pickering Creek Industrial Park
Lionville PA 19353
215-524-7360
Wildlife International
Dr. James D. Thacker, Ph.D.
305 Connere Dr.
Easton MD 21601
301-822-8600
Vest Virginia DNR
Dr. Steve Wright, Lab Director
1201 Greenbriar Street
Charleston WV 25311
(304) 348-2837
Veston Consultants
1504 Santa Rosa Road
Dale Bldg., Suite 244
Richmond VA 23288
804-228-4051
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Appendix III
Planning and Oversight Planning Members
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Planning and Oversight Panel
Or. Ray Atden
Applied Marina Research Laboratory
Old Dominion University
1034 W. 45th Street
Norfolk. VA 23500
(804) 683-4195
Dr. Dale Baker
Penn. State University
126 Land & Water Building
University Park, PA 16802
(814) 865-1221
Mr. Rich Batluk
Chesapeake Bay Liaison Office
410 Severn Avenue
Annapolis. MD 21403
(301) 266-6873
Dr. Warren Bontoyan
Office of the Maryland State Chemist
50 Harry S. Truman Parkway
Annapolis. MO 21401
(301) 841-2754
Alternate: Dr. Donald Lewis
Dr. Fred Brinckman
National Institute of Standards
& Technology
Building 224, Room B323
Gaithersburg. MD 20899
(301) 975-5737
Alternate: Dr. William Blair
Dr. Harry Coutombe
Patuxent Wildlife Research Center
Stickel Building. Room A-6
Laurel, MD 20708
(301) 498-0279
Dr. Roger Dawson
Chesapeake Biological Lab.
P.O. Box 38
Solomons, MD 20688
(301) 326-4281
Dr. Jay Gooch
Chesapeake Biological Lab.
P.O. Box 38
Solomons, MD 20688
(301) 326-4281
Mr. Fred Grunder
American Medical Laboratories
11091 Main Street
Fairfax, VA 22030
(703) 691-9100 ext. 6425
Ms. Sara Hartwell
Science Applications Internal). Corp.
8400 Westpark Drive
McLean. VA 22102
(703) 821-4652
Dr. Robert Huggett
Virginia Institute of Marine Science
Div. of Toxicology & Chemistry
Gloucester Point. VA 23062
(804) 642-7236
Or. Jack Plimmer
US. Dept. of Agriculture
Agriculture Research Service
Building 050 BARC-West
Beltsville, MD 20705
(301) 344-3511
Fax: (301) 344-1048
Mr. Paul Slunt
Maryland Dept. of the Environment
2500 Broening Highway
Baltimore. MD 21224
(301) 631-3575
Dr. David Wright
Chesapeake Biological Lab.
P.O. Box 38
Solomons, MD 20688
(301) 326-4281
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