United States
Environmental Protection
Agency
Office of
Solid Waste and
Emergency Response
EPA
DIRECTIVE NUMBER: 9240.02B
TITLE: Extending the Tracking of Analytical Services
to Potentially Responsible Party-Lead Superfund
Sites
APPROVAL DATE: July 6, 1992,
EFFECTIVE DATE: July 6, 1992,
ORIGINATING OFFICE: OVPE
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D DRAFT
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L~3 C Review & Comment
REFERENCE (other documents):
9240.02
9240.02A
OSWER OSWER OSWER
DIRECTIVE DIRECTIVE
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UNITED STATES ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20460
JUL 6 1992
MEMORANDUM
OSWER Directive Number 9240.0-2B
SUBJECT: Extending the Tracking of Analytical Services to
Potentially Responsible Party-Lead Superfund Sites
(Supplemental Guidance on OSWER Djtr§0tive 9240.0-2A)
FROM:
TO:
Henry L. Longest II, Director
Office of Emergency and Remedia
Bruce M. Diamond, Director
Office of Waste Programs En
sponse
ement
Waste Management Division Directors,
Regions l-x
Environmental Services Division Directors
Regions I-X
Purpose
The purpose of this memorandum is to provide procedures for
tracking Potentially Responsible Party (PRP) analytical services
on a national basis in accordance with OSWER Directive 9240.0-2A
(Further Guidance on OSWER Directive 9240.02, Analytical Support
for Superfund, November 20, 1990).
Since OSWER Directive 9240.0-2A was issued on November 20,
1990, EPA Regional Non-CLP Tracking System Coordinators have been
appointed (see Attachment A). They have started to track non-CLP
analytical services information at Fund-lead sites, and are
entering this information into the National Non-CLP Tracking
System. This Directive extends this tracking process to analy-
tical services performed by PRPs in support of Superfund work at
Federal and State enforcement-lead sites. All PRP analytical
services fall under the non-CLP category, since they do not use
an EPA contract to acquire analytical services from a CLP
laboratory.
Benefits of Entering PRP Data into the Tracking System
In order to minimize potential adverse impacts from flawed
sample analyses or non-compliance with QA procedures, it is in
Printed on Recycled Paper
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EPA's interest to identify, as early as possible, laboratories
that may be conducting unreliable analyses. For this reason, a
national tracking capability has been established. When
implemented, this effort will allow EPA to track all analytical
services that support Superfund site work.
By maintaining a national system to track PRP analytical
support services, the Agency will gather consistent information
on laboratories and methods used by PRPs. This will provide EPA
with information to plan and conduct evaluations and oversight
audits, and to assure the public that EPA holds PRPs to
comparable standards for sample analyses as used by EPA.
An additional benefit from tracking PRP analytical support
services should be more consistent and improved oversight of PRP
analytical support, because of the enhanced Agency awareness and
knowledge of this process (and the ability to share information
among Regions about firms-which do business nationwide).
Implementation
This Directive applies to all PRP-lead site work (Removal,
Remedial Investigation and Feasibility Study (RI/FS), Treatabi-
lity Study, Remedial Design and Remedial Action (RD/RA), etc.)
where oversight is funded by Superfund and where an EPA oversight
assistant (including contractors, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers or
similar service) is providing or participating in the oversight.
At these sites, the oversight assistant should be assigned the
tracking responsibility. Tracking should be phased in between
the date of this Directive and September 30, 1992. After
September 30, 1992, all PRP analytical services should be tracked
by the process outlined in this Directive, regardless of what
other tracking systems Regional Offices may have in place.
Details on PRP, bn-Scene Coordinator (OSC), Remedial Project
Manager (RPM), and oversight assistant responsibilities in this
tracking effort are provided below.
OSC and RPM Responsibility:
The OSC or RPM should clearly instruct the PRP that reports
on analytical services must be submitted to the oversight
assistant at least once a month. For new work, this language
should be included in instructions dealing with sampling and
analysis protocols provided the PRP prior to field activities.
For Removals, this language should be provided with the Order.
For RI/FS and RD/RA work, this language should be contained in
the Quality Assurance Project Plan (QAPP) or in the Standard
Operating Procedure (SOP), and in the scope of work provided the
PRP prior to Work Plan development. For ongoing work, the OSC or
RPM should instruct the PRP to report this information to the
oversight assistant at least on a monthly basis.
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The OSC or RPM should assign the tracking responsibility to
the oversight assistant. The tracking responsibility should be
included in all new oversight work assignments and added to all
ongoing oversight work assignments through amendments.
Where flawed analytical procedures or non-compliance with QA
procedures are detected through this tracking process or by other
means, the OSC or RPM should take appropriate measures concerning
ongoing site work that may be affected. In addition, the OSC or
RPM should immediately contact the Regional Non-CLP Tracking
System Coordinator so that corrective action can be initiated.
PRP Responsibility:
All data and information collected by PRPs at Superfund
sites are available to EPA. PRPs normally provide detailed
records of all laboratory analyses to the oversight assistant.
These records should already contain the information needed for
tracking non-CLP analytical services. PRPs should continue to
submit this information to the oversight assistant as they
normally report on their field activities, but must provide
necessary information at least on a monthly basis, until all
analyses from the site are completed and reported.
Oversight Assistant Responsibility:
When reports on PRP laboratory analyses have been received,
the oversight assistant shall review and compile them. From
these data the oversight assistant shall complete a separate
report (either paper or electronic as the Regional Non-CLP Track-
ing System Coordinator prefers A copy of the tracking forms is
provided in Attachment B) for each sample group. A sample group
contains samples that came from one site, were collected
consecutively during one phase of field sampling, and were
processed by one lab. Reports shall be submitted to the Regional
Non-CLP Tracking System Coordinator on a monthly schedule. Dates
when sample information is received and when tracking information
is submitted shall be included in the oversight report prepared
for the OSC or RPM. If the information needed to answer question
9c of the tracking form, dealing with quality assurance (QA) of
the analysis process, is readily available, the oversight assis-
tant shall answer question 9c. Initially, answering question 9c
is optional. However, in the long-term we believe that collec-
ting information on how well non-CLP analyses comply with QA
requirements is of utmost importance to the Agency, and this
issue will be revisited. If QA non-compliance or flawed analysis
is suspected, the oversight assistant shall notify the OSC or RPM
and the Regional Non-CLP Tracking System Coordinator immediately,
and shall also document suspected non-compliance or flawed
analysis in the oversight report.
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Support with Implementation
Regional Non-CLP Tracking System Coordinators should assist
OSCs and RPMs who are managing PRP-lead sites in implementing the
tracking requirement for PRP analytical services and should
coordinate training of oversight assistants in the tracking
process. If specific problems related to extending this tracking
process to PRP analytical services cannot be resolved by the
Regional Non-CLP Tracking System Coordinator, please contact
David Eng (HQ HSED, FTS 260-4619) concerning the tracking
process. Concerning PRP issues, please contact Hans Waetjen (HQ
OWPE, FTS 260-4833).
A copy of OSWER Directive number 9240.02A is provided in
Attachment C. Recommended language to use in the scope of work
for the oversight assistant is provided in Attachment D. This
language should be used in new oversight assignments and when
adding the tracking responsibility to ongoing oversight assign-
ments through amendments.
cc: Superfund Branch Chiefs, Regions I-X
ORC Superfund Branch Chiefs, Regions I-X
Superfund Section Chiefs, Regions I-X
Non-CLP Tracking System Coordinators, Regions I-X
Bill White, OE
Earl Salo, OGC
Attachments
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Attachment A Regional Non-CLP Tracking System Coordinators
Region I
Heidi Horahan (HWMD)
Scott Clifford (ESD)
(617) 573-5798
(617) 860-4831
FAX (617) 573-9662
FAX (617) 860-4397
Region II
Region III
Phil Guarraia
Annette Lage (ESD)
Dawn loven (HWMD)
FTS 340-6697
(301)266-9180
(215)597-1309
FAX (908) 321-6616
FAX (410) 573-2698
FAX (215) 597-9890
Region IV
Pat Stamp (ESD)
Nardina Turner (ESAT)
(404) 546-2445
(404) 347-7791
FAX (404) 546-3375
FAX (404) 347-1695
Region V
Jan Pels (ESD)
Kaushal Khanna (WMD)
FTS 353-2720
FTS 353-2663
FAX (312) 886-2591
FAX (312) 353-9176
Region VI
Dave Stockton (ESD)
Don Williams (WMD)
(713)983-2100
(214)655-2197
FAX (713) 983-2248
FAX (214) 655-6460
Region VII
Region VIII
Region IX
Dale Bates (ESD)
Steve Callio (ESD)
Jacob Silva (ESD)
Gail Jones (ESAT)
(913) 551-5000
(303)294-1056
(415) 744-1499
(415) 882-3067
FAX (913) 551-5218
FAX (303) 293-1424
FAX (415) 744-1476
FAX (415) 957-0270
Region X
Bruce Woods (ESD)
Laura Castrilli (ESD)
Joanne LaBaw (WMD)
(206)553-1193
(206) 553-4323
(206) 553-2594
FAX (206) 553-0119
FAX (206) 553-0124
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INSTRUCTIONS FOR COMPLETING THE NON-CLP
SUPERFUND ANALYTICAL SERVICES TRACKING SYSTEM FORM (1/91)
These instructions are intended to provide additional explanation and
assist individuals in completing che data collection form for the non-Contract
Laboratory Program (non-CLP) tracking system, a system for monitoring the-use,
magnitude, and quality of non-CLP analytical services within the Regions.
Mon-CLP analytical services refer to any Superfund services that are not
acquired or generated through CLP Routine Analytical Services or Special
Analytical Services (i.e., services not scheduled through the CLP Sample
Management Office). For purposes of this tracking system, Superfund
activities are those which are funded by Superfund or involve work at a
Superfund site. Non-CLP may include services generated by Environmental
Services Division (ESD) laboratories, field contractors and their
subcontractors, states, other federal facilities, and Potentially Responsible
Parties (PRP).
A separate form should be completed for each sample group analyzed using
non-CLP analytical services. A sample group is defined as a group of samples
that are associated with a unique site, field team, sampling period, and
laboratory (if applicable). The number of samples contained in each sample .
group is determined by the EPA site manager. After completion of the form, j
the information is entered into a Regional database and also compiled into a
national database at EPA Headquarters. In the instructions, the number in
parentheses following a data element indicates the length of the corresponding
field in the database. The form, along with a complete glossary, is attached.
The Reference No. (10) is used by the Regions for identifying individual
tracking forms/records. Please ensure that all record numbers used
within the Region (including numbers used by the Region's contractors)
are unique.
Enter the Region in which the Superfund site is located.
Enter the official CERCLIS No. (12).
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Enter the period during which sampling was conducted. If the sampling
was completed in one day, enter that date for both the beginning and. end
date of sampling. -
1. Enter the Site name (40), city (35), and state (2) as they appear on all
official documentation.
2. Please indicate the type(s) of activity (25) for which these
environmental daca will be used. The first three choices generally
refer to pre-remedial- activities, the next five to remedial, and the
following four to removal activities. When PRP Oversight is checked,
one of the other activities must also be checked to specify the actual
site decision that is being made.
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3a. Please indicate the type(s) of facility or equipment used (30) to
perform the analyses. A facility code is defined in brackets after each
response. This code is to be used in answering question 5b. Co specify
the type of facility or equipment used to perform each type of analysis.
3b. The laboratory name (35) and the city (35) and state (2) in which the
laboratory is located must be entered for all fixed laboratory analyses.
This category may or may not be applicable for mobile laboratory and
temporary on-site laboratory analyses.
Subcontractor laboratory (35) refers only to those instances when some
or all of the analyses are performed by a laboratory under subcontract
to the laboratory designated above.
4a. Indicate the organization that has the funding lead (45) and is
financially.responsible for the analytical services.
4b. The field contracts (10) listed are only applicable for Superfund-lead
analyses.
For Contractor company (30), specify the contractor or subcontractor
responsible for procuring the analytical services. If more than one
company is represented, enter the prime contractor company name.
5a. Specify the total number of samples analyzed (3) using all facilities/
equipment specified above. This is calculated by:
//Samples - //Sampling Points + j/Field QC Samples
For example, soil collected from a particular sampling point will be
regarded as one sample, regardless of whether it is analyzed for
inorganic, organic, or both types of parameters. This is different from
the CLP's definition in which this soil would be counted as two separate
samples (organic and inorganic).
5b. For analysis type (40), enter the fraction, compound group, compound,
analyte, or determination. To avoid confusion and prevent misspelled
eocries, choose from the following list of common analysis types. (This
list is also provided in the database software.)
Ammonia . Furans
Aromatics Halocarbons
Biological Toxicity Herbicides
Biological Oxygen Demand (BOD) Inorganics
Chlorinated Hydrocarbons Metals
Chloride Methane
Chlorine Oil & Grease
Carbon Dioxide (C02) Organics
Chemical Oxygen Demand (COD) PAHs
Coliform PCBs
Cyanide Pesticides & PCBs
Dioxins and Furans Pesticides
Dioxins Petroleum Hydrocarbons
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Attachment B
NON-CLP SUPERFUND ANALYTICAL
SERVICES TRACKING FORM
Region
Reference No.
(Assigned by Region!
CERCLIS No.
Sampling Period
to
A separate form should be completed for each sample group, which is defined as a group ot" samples that are associated wnti a
unique sue, field team, sampling period, and laboratory (if applicable). The number of samples contained in each sample group is
determined by the EPA site manager.
3b.
Site name, city, state:
Type of activity (check all that apply):
[ ] RI/FS [) Remedial Design
( ] Removal Site Eval. [ ] Removal Action
[ ] PRP Oversight [ ] Other, specify
( ] Preliminary Assessment [ ] SSI [ ] LSI
[ 1 Remedial Action [ ] Operation/Maintenance [ ] NPL Delisting
[ ] Oil Response [ ] UST Response
3a. Analytical facility/equipment used (check all that apply): {} = Facility Code included for use in question 5b.
[ ] Fixed laboratory {L} [ ] Fieldable equipment {F} [ ] Temporary on-site laboratory {T}
[ ] Mobile laboratory {M} ( ] Portable equipment {P} [ ] Other {O}, specify
Laboratory name (if applicable) City, state
Subcontractor laboratory (if applicable)
4a. Funding lead: [ ] Superfund
[ ] PRP [ ] State, specify _
4b. Field Contract (Superfund lead only): [ ] TAT
( 1 ESAT
[ ] Other Federal Agency, specify
[ ] Other, specify affiliation
[ ] ERCS [ ] FIT [
[ j Other, specify
ARCS
UTES
Contractor Company
5a. Total number of samples* anal}
5b. Specific Analysis Information (t
Analysis Type
(e.g., VOAs. Metals. PCBs)
- *
rced
ise additional pages if necessary to identify ail analyses):
Facility
Code
(see 3a)
Matrix
^Samples*
Sample Preparation
Source & Method #
(if none, answer 5c.)
Analysis
Source & Method #
(if none, answer 5c.)
' ^Samples = ^Sampling Points + # Field QC Samples
5c. If non-standard methods were used, list below and specify if performance data are available for the matrices, analytes, and
detection limits used. (Y = yes, N= No. D = Don't Know)
Non-standard sample preparation/cleanup techniques: Matrices Anarvtes Detection Limits
Non-standard analytical methods:
1/91
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Attachment B
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Reference No.
NON-CLP SUPERFUND ANALYTICAL SERVICES TRACKING FORM
6.
7.
Reasons for selecting non-CLP analytical services for these samples (check all that apply):
[ ] Proximity to site ( ] Direct interaction with lab [ ] Unique parameter analysis [ ] Cost savings
[ ] Product control [ ) Ease of acquiring services [ ] Less paperwork ( ] Method flexibility
[ ] Quick turnaround [ ) Select locations tor further analysis
[. ] Other, specify . .
Are the environmental data from this sampling event stored electronically and available to EPA personnel?
[ ] No [ ] Don't Know [ ] Yes, contained on: [ ] PC [ ] Mainframe (including minicomputers)
8. For laboratory analyses, what was the turnaround time?
. days Was it met? [ ] Yes [ ] No ( ] Don't Know
9a. Document(s) where sampling, analytical, and QC requirements are defined (check all that apply):
[ ] QAPjP [ ] SAP [ ] FOP/TDD/TID (] Other, specify
9b. Document(s) approved by: (] ESD (] WMD ( ] Other, specify affiliation
9c. For each anaiv^'.il facility/equipment used, please induat** whether the QA/QC requirements were defined in the above
documents (De»~) and whether compliance was adequate to meet the intended purpose (Met).
Analytical Method(s)
Sample preservation & handling
Sample chain-of-custody
Sample holding times
Detection/quantification limits
Equipment maintenance/calibration
Documentation
Frequency &. type of QC samples
Fixed lab
Def
Met
Mobile lab
Def
Met
On-Site lab
Def
Met
Fieldable
Def
XX
Met
XX
Portable
Def
XX
Met
XX
Other
Def
Mtt.
'
Y = ves
4
N = no R = data not reviewed for this criterion (only applicable for Met column)
[ ] Don't Know
10. Was the laboratory audited as pan of the Superfund program by:
[ ] EPA or EPA Contractor [ ] PRP ( ] Not Audited
Comments:
I la. Were data reviewed for technical limitations? [ ] Yes [ ] No (go to 12.)
lib. Reviewed by: (J ESD/ESAT (1 User [] Other, specify affiliation
I Ic. Extent of data review: [ ] Full review of % of the data
( ] Partial review of % of the data
1 Id. Review criteria used: [ ] CLP National Functional Guidelines
[ ] QA/QC Guidance for Removal Activities (ERT Guidance)
[ 1 Other, specify
12.
Were the quality and quantity of data sufficient to meet the intended purpose?
[ ] Yes [ ] No (explain below) [ ] Don't Know (explain below)
Reason: _^_^_^_
Completed by:
Name and Affiliation
Date
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pH. Sulfide
Phthalace Esters . Sulfice
Phenolics TCLP Extraction
Phenols - Total Organic Carbon (TOC)
SemiVOAs Total Organic Halide (TOX)
Sulfate VOAs
If the analysis type is not contained in this list, please enter it.
Note that it is important to keep the terminology consistent (e.g.,
VOAs, not volatiles or volatile organics). Individual metals should be
spelled out, not listed by chemical symbol.
The facility code (1) is obtained from the response to question 3a.
. above.
Common matrices (10) include the following. Please ensure thac
consistent terminology is used for other matrices.
Air Dusc Oil Tar
Ash Liquid (non- Sludge Water
Biota aqueous) Soil/Sed Wipes
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Enter the number of samples (3) analyzed for each analysis type using &
the equation in 5a.
The source (10) of the sample preparation and analysis methods include,
but are not limited to the following. "If none" indicates thac the
methods are non-standard (see 5c. for an explanation).
CLP SOW Contract laboratory Program Statement of Work
FASP SOG - Field Analytical Support Projecc Standard Operating
Guidance
STD METH - ASTM "Standard Methods for the Examination of Water and
Wastewater"
FSMC Field Screening Methods Catalog
Federal Register methods
MCAWW - "Methods for Chemical Analysis of Water and Wastes"
.., SW-846 - "Test Methods for Evaluating Solid Waste
Physical/Chemical Methods"
Specify the method number (15) used in this analysis. If CLP methods
were used, enter the code description for the SOW used. Choose from the
following: .
HC Multi-Concentration
LC Low Concentration
HC High Concentration
DF Dioxins/Furans
5c. A non-standard method is one that is not found in a compendium, catalog,
or published document. This may include methods that have been modified
in-house or obtained from a source that is not easily referenced or
recognized. The analysis type, fraction code, matrix, and // of samples
for non-standard methods must also be entered in 5b.
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Include a brief description (40) for each non-standard method and
indicate whether performance data are available to verify the method's
performance with the matrices, analytes, and detection limits used in
this analysis.
6. Please check all of the reasons for using non-CLP analytical services
(30) for this particular sample group.
7. If an electronic file of the environmental data is available to EPA,
indicate how the data are stored.
8. Enter the. turnaround time (3) to the nearest half day. Therefore, 36
hrs. will be 1.5 days, etc.
9a. Please indicate all documents (40) specifying the sampling, analytical,
and QC requirements for this sample group.
9b. Indicate the Regional EPA Division or other organization responsible for
approving the docvient(s) (20) specified in 9a.
9c. Enter a "Y" or "N" to indicate whether the requirements were defined in (
the document(s) indicated above, and whether compliance with the I
requirements was adequate to meet the intended purpose. If the data
review did not address a given criterion, compliance with the
requirements for that criterion can not be determined and an "R" should
be entered in the Requirements Met column.
Please note that even though a data review was performed, all included
QA/QC criteria may not have been reviewed.
10. Only audits performed under the Superfund program are applicable.
Please do not include audits such as those performed for drinking water
or state certifications. Please provide any relevant comments (40)
concerning the audit(s) in the space provided.
lla. If no technical data review was performed, skip to question 12.
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lib. Please designate whether the data were reviewed by (20) the Regional
ESD/ESAT, the user, or other organization.
lie. Specify the percentage of the entire sample group that received a full
data reviev (3), and the percentage that received a partial review (3).
lid. Specify the guidance containing the review criteria (50) used to
evaluate the analytical data.
12. Please indicate whether the quality and quantity of the data generated
in this sampling event were sufficient to support the intended purpose
for generating the analytical data.
Include the name and affiliation of the person who completed the
hardcopy form and the date the form was completed.
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NON-CLP SUPERFUND ANALYTICAL SERVICES TRACKING SYSTEM
GLOSSARY (1/91)
ARCS - Alternative Remedial Contracts Strategy.
CERCLIS No. - The official 12-digit site identification code designated by che
CERCLA Information System (CERCLIS).
CLP Contract Laboratory Program.
Data Review - The technical review of the raw data usually done by a chemist
to determine che analytical limitations of the data. This review does not
necessarily determine whether the data are valid for their intended use.
ERGS - Emergency Response Clean-up Services.
ERT - Environmental Response Team.
ESAT - Environmental Services Assistance Team.
ESD - Environmental Services Division.
Field Contract - Contract under which the field team that acquires or provides
the analytical services is working.
Fieldable Equipment - Particularly rugged analytical equipment with limited
external power required. Easily transported in a van, pick-up (.ruck, or'.
four wheel drive vehicle (e.g., some spectrophotometers) .
FIT - Field Investigation Team.
Fixed Laboratory - Any off-site laboratory in which analytical services are
performed.
FOP - Field Operations Plan.
Full Review - Data review in which every criterion listed in the review
guidelines is used to evaluate the data.
Funding Lead - The organization that is financially responsible for the
analytical services.
LSI - Listing Site InspectionThe collection of quantitative information to
determine the extent of site contamination and rank the site on the NPL.
Mainframe - For this question, any computer larger than a PC, including
minicomputers.
Mobile Laboratory - A trailer or van containing ruggedized laboratory or field
equipment.
Non-CLP - Any Superfund analytical services that are not acquired or generated
through CLP RAS or SAS (i.e., services not scheduled through the CLP Sample
Management Office). Non-CLP may include services generated by ESD
laboratories, ESAT, field contractors and their subcontractors, states,
other Federal facilities, and PRPs.
Non-standard Method - A method that is not found in a compendium, catalog, or
published document. This may include methods that have been modified in-
house or obtained from a source that is not easily referenced or
recognized.
NPL - National Priorities List.
NPL Delisting - Removing a site from the NPL after determination that the site
no longer poses a significant threat, to public health or the environment.
Operation/Maintenance - Activities conducted after a site action is completed
to ensure that the action is effective and operating properly.
Partial Review - Data review in which only some of the criteria addressed in
the review guidelines are used to evaluate the quality of the data.
PC - Personal Computer; any computer small enough to be contained on desk top.
Performance Data - Analytical data generated to verify the applicability of
the method to a given criterion (e.g., matrix, analyte, detection limit).
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Portable Equipment - Hand held analytical equipment that can be easily carried
by one person (e.g., Dissolved Oxygen meters/probes, portable GC).
Preliminary Assessment - The process of collecting and reviewing available
information about a known or suspected waste site or release to determine
if it warrants further investigation under Superfund.
?RP - Potentially Responsible Party.
QA - Quality Assurance.
QAPjP - Quality Assurance Project Plan.
QC - Quality Control.
Quick Turnaround - (see Turnaround) A turnaround shorter than that required
for the corresponding CLP RAS analysis.
RAS - Routine Analytical Services.
Reference No. - An identification, assigned by the Region, to be used for
tracking forms/records.
Region - Region in which the Superfund site is located.
Remedial Action - The actual construction or implementation phase of a site
cleanup.
Remedial Design - A phase of remedial operations that includes development of
engineering drawings and specifications for a site cleanup.
Removal Action - Short-term immediate actions taken to address releases of
hazardous substances that require expedited response.
Removal Site Evaluation - The collection of site information to determine the
extent and severity of hazards posed by the site and to determine if
removal action is necessary.
RI/FS - Remedial Investigation/Feasibility Study--An in-depth study designed
to identify preliminary alternatives for remedial actions, support the
technical and cost analyses of the alternatives, and recommend the
selection of a cost-effective alternative.
Sampling Period - Period of time from beginning to end of sampling for a
particular sample group (e.g., 1/24/90 - 2/3/90).
SAP - Sampling and Analysis Plan.
SAS - Special Analytical Services.
Source - For question 5b., the publication/manual/catalog containing the
method reported (e.g., SW-846, CLP SOW, FASP SOG).
SOW - Statement of Work.'
SSI - Screening Site Inspection--The collection of qualitative information to
deteraine the major contaminants present at a site.
Superfund - For purposes of this tracking system-, Superfund activities are
chose which are funded by Superfund or involve work at a Superfund site.
TAT - Technical Assistance Team.
TCL - Target Compound List (contained in the CLP SOW).
TDD - Technical Direction Document.
Temporary On-site Laboratory - Temporary laboratory that is set up on the site
for a specific amount of time (contains laboratory and field equipment).
TES - Technical Enforcement Support.
TID - Technical Instruction Document.
Turnaround - Period of time from sample receipt by the laboratory to data
reporting date.
User - The person responsible for using the numerical data.
UST - Underground Storage Tank.
WMD - Waste Management .Division (or equivalent).
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