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1. SESD Operating Procedure Page 8 of 16 SESDPROC 307 R2 Soil Gas Sampling Soil Gas Sampling 307 _AF R2 Effective Date September 8 2010 A a err ee e ee So o a T Cr d COPY 2 4 Quality Control Quality control sampling for soil gas sampling investigations will consist of collection of the following types of samples as appropriate e Control Sample If applicable to the study or investigation a control sample should be collected from a location not affected by the possible contaminants of concern and submitted with the other samples e Field Blank A canister field blank prepared prior to the investigation by ASB personnel should also be submitted with the sample set during the investigation e Equipment rinsate blank Equipment rinsate blanks should be collected if equipment such as PRT adapters probe rod or other sampling equipment is field cleaned and re used to document that low level contaminants were not introduced into the sample by the decontaminated equipment e Field Split Field split samples at a minimum frequency of one for every twenty samples should be collected Split samples are collected by attaching the center leg of a Swagelok T to the end of the sample tubing The remaining legs of the T are connected to two sample containers which are opened and filled simultaneously 2 5 Records Information generated or obtained by SESD personnel will be organized and accounted for in a
2. 1 Advance boring to bottom of deepest sampling interval and install a temporary well casing Care should be taken to ensure that the terminal depth of the boring does not reach groundwater or the capillary fringe Soil gas probes should not be installed in groundwater or the capillary fringe Moisture conditions and or other observations such as depth to water in nearby monitoring wells should be recorded on the soil gas collection log as indicated Cut a length of 1 4 inch tubing slightly longer e g 4 to 5 feet than the collection depth Attach a stainless steel sample screen and sacrificial point to the tubing and lower the screen and attached tubing through the boring Assure that the sample screen has reached the bottom of the boring and record this depth Begin simultaneously filling in the area around the sample screen with sand filter pack and retracting the temporary well casing The casing should be lowered back down onto the sand every few inches to compact the sand around the screen Sand should be introduced 3 inches below the screen to cover the 6 inch sample screen and extend 3 inches inches above the screen for a total of 42 inches of sand Closely monitor the amount of sand added to the borehole with a tape measure or water level probe ARCADIS 10 11 12 SOP Soil Gas Sampling Using Single or Nested Ports 9 Rev 4 Rev Date July 9 2010 With the proper sand pack in place begin slowly introd
3. ARCADIS Appendix N Field Forms VAYASUY P51 WYOANOLLVUYGITVD Saltd 199X3 H JI PSJEINJES JB PEAA 0 JAIL USIB XO peajossig AW_0S1 NN OSL gt D EJE ziz 1N Bawu IN H ww wo soywr 000 0 wo soywr 000 s wa souurt 000 E wo soywr 000 0 wa soyurl 000 0 ns 002 o msot ii 1333 gAnonpuos Jajayy Hd TS COOL uoHesUua U04 Buipeay yuauinijsu jo adA au 19quinN apo a32 nos juaun13su q UO1eJqieo plal JSquiny Joa oJd SUEN J99 101d SIQVONY SSS a eqg SIQVIHV O O 907 NOILVYSIIVS LNAWNYLSNI 0131 Gs FIELD PARAMETER FORM o f Well Identification Number Date Job Name Number Total Depth Water Level TOC 3 Well Volumes OVM Reading Total Volumes Removed Start Time Eo 2 ie f E 0 p Ss a x O an gt lt O O Lu or pH S U DO _ mg l ay Spc Cond jmhos cm H l A Daear beee erim o rammi o O Observations Comments Sulfide Ferrous Iron D ARCADIS SOIL SEDIMENT SAMPLING LOG PROJECT NAME PROJECT NUMBER DATE SITE LOCATION SAMPLE ID NUMBER CODED REPLICATE NO NA TIME SAMPLING BEGAN ENDING WEATHER SITE DESCRIPTION SAMPLING DATA COLLECTION METHOD O DEPTH MOISTURE CONTENT COLOR ODOR DESCRIPTION ANALYSES REQUIRED CONTAINER DESCRIPTION FROM LAB
4. Changed Enforcement and Investigations Branch Chief from Antonio Quinones to Archie Lee Revision History Changed Field Quality Manager to Document Control Coordinator Section 1 2 Added the following statement Mention of trade names or commercial products does not constitute endorsement or recommendation for use Section 1 3 Omitted reference to the H drive Changed the Field Quality Manager to the Document Control Coordinator Section 1 4 Updated references Section 2 2 Two bullets added to bullet list Section 2 4 Quality Control section re written with four bulleted definitions Sections 3 4 and 5 Sections re written to reflect separate installation procedures Sections 3 and 4 and sampling procedures Section 5 Section 3 PRT installation procedures re written Decommissioning procedures added Section 4 Permanent Soil Gas Implant procedures re written Decommissioning procedures added Section 5 Sampling PRT and Permanent Soil Gas Installations added as separate sampling procedures section Sampling procedures revised SESDPROC 307 R1 Soil Gas Sampling November 1 2007 replaces SESDPROC 307 RO General Updated referenced operating procedures due to SESD Operating Procedure Page 2 of 16 SESDPROC 307 R2 Soil Gas Sampling Soil Gas Sampling 307 AF R2 Effective Date September 8 2010 changes in title names and or to reflect most recent version Title Page Ch
5. Standard Operating Procedure for Through the Probe Performance Evaluations of Ambient Air Quality Monitoring of Criteria Air Pollutants January 2006 US EPA 1998 Quality Assurance handbook for Air Pollution Measurement Systems Volume II Ambient Air Specific Methods Section 2 12 EPA 600 R 94 038b November 1998 US EPA 2002 EPA Quality Assurance Guidance Document Method Compendium Field Standard Operating Procedures for the PM 5 Performance Evaluation Program United States Environmental Protection Agency Office of Air Quality Planning and Standards Revision No 2 March 2002 US EPA 2005 Standard Operating Procedures for Through The Probe TTP Performance Evaluations of Ambient Air Quality Monitoring of Criteria Air Pollutants Office of Air Quality Planning and Standards May 2005 US EPA Quality Assurance Document Quality Assurance Project Plan for the Performance Evaluation Program US EPA Implementation Plan PM25 Federal Reference Method Performance Evaluation Program EPA Quality Assurance Guidance Document 2 2 US EPA Safety Health and Environmental Management Program Procedures and Policy Manual Region 4 SESD Athens GA Most Recent Version SESD Operating Procedure Page 10 of 26 SESDPROC 303 R4 Ambient Air Sampling Ambient Air Sampling 303 _AF R4 Effective Date January 5 2011 O COPY 2 AUDITING OF OZONE AND CARBON MONOXIDE MONITORING SITES IN THE NATIONAL PERFORMANCE AUDIT PROGRAM NPAP 2 1 Audit
6. the rod string as it is removed Use of this option is dependent on the relative degree of hole stability AAA SESD Operating Procedure Page 12 of 16 SESDPROC 307 R2 Soil Gas Sampling Soil Gas Sampling 307 _AF R2 Effective Date September 8 2010 cng ani a ae eet A a i Sf SP O COPY 4 Geoprobe Permanent Soil Gas Implant Installation 41 General Long term soil gas sampling may be conducted using permanent soil gas sampling implants installed with the Geoprobe Stainless steel implants may be installed at any depth achievable by the Geoprobe and may be installed using 1 0 inch 1 25 inch or 1 5 inch diameter probe rod In SESD practice 1 25 inch probe rods are used The implants may be installed in custom lengths configured using a wide assortment of available implant lengths and connections The implant screens are double woven stainless steel mesh with 0 0057 inch 0 15 mm pore openings Permanent soil gas sampling implants may also be installed using 2 125 inch diameter rods utilizing an advancing thin walled corer to facilitate placement of the implant see Geoprobe Systems Direct Push Installation of Devices for Active Soil Gas Sampling amp Monitoring Technical Bulletin No MK3098 for details of this application 42 Installation of Permanent Soil Gas Sampling Implants Typical The following procedures are used by to install a permanent soil gas sampling implant using the Geoprobe These are the general p
7. 1 47 Gal Ft 1 1 4 0 06 2 0 16 3 0 37 4 0 65 bmp Below measuring point ml Milliliter NTU Nephelometric Turbidity Units cr F Degrees Celsius Fahrenheit mS cm Millisiemens per centimeter PVC Polyvinyl chloride ft Feet msl Mean sea level s u Standard units gpm Gallons per minute NA Not Applicable umhos cm Micromhos per centimeter mg L Milligrams per liter NR Not Recorded VOC Volatile Organic Compounds ppt Parts per thousand cs Carbon steel SS Stainless steel A Project Name Number ARCADS Collection Preservative Analysis Sampler s Sample ID slavouv q paujeyoy UNId Adoo qed MOTISA SINSOJ YIM SUINJas L0JeJ0087 SLIHM uona O07 Zb LO Wod HY DJ09 9280202 Ag peajesey ioje10qe7 Ag peysmbupey Ag poalesey Ag paysimbupioy 4 Bupioes fuiddiys idway Ja 009 UON puos dladay ejdwes sjuelvalmbey pundeuny joads JOB ION O pay oO 1 991 Yim paxoed sejooy O A leag pojsn9 Jajo0 id e98y pue voyeunoju 10Je10qe7 SWEN 487 suopon4sul D0 VO eioeds y SJUGUWIWOD SuUOHINsSsuU ejoeds al ejdwes Jalo Jly Y enssii 1 adi ejdwes MS 208 NIS 19 JIM M FOF VN IN jJuew pas 3S i IOS OS ABY XEN OWEN PajuUg Jajdweg Jano Ot JOYUIO 6 Ja H 91S A19 LONEIO SwEN pelud sselO 208 9 SSBS Zop O 9 w SSBID zo 2 9 7 eno Y ssasppy peu 3 D J00U3 9 SUON 3 uopeuuojul anseia u 00
8. 8 2 3 Sample Handling Requirements mmcomsomensonrossorannorncoraciconaconononananenaracaconocononasoo 8 2 4 Quality Control rsccccssssoresssersserscsrversnsverscsresrsersesesess PI 9 2 5 Records omcononoconcconsooooncononorcnorose A T ai 9 3 Geoprobe PRT System Installation sssvccsscrserssssscsssvenscsccensessvesnneccenseesees 10 3 1 General sscceceaseccteaactasssassedeacacyeeserse PO eiecasuanisocsveieesteetagntssevensiss ii 10 3 2 PRT System Installation Procedures sessesereserseoreesseceoeresecavecererevroeeeresecoosees 10 3 3 Decommissioning PRT Sample Locations csccsrrsrrcerssererssesenessneess 11 4 Geoprobe Permanent Soil Gas Implant Installation alice 13 4 1 General ccssscscsssseccsorscccnsccncnccrecesovscevecerensansceneensnansnscenssnssnsosensccensscsessvesesenseueree 13 4 2 Installation of Permanent Soil Gas Sampling Implants Typica 13 5 Sampling PRT and Permanent Soil Gas Installations leia 16 rr SESD Operating Procedure Page 4 of 16 SESDPROC 307 R2 Soil Gas Sampling Soil Gas Sampling 307 _AF R2 Effective Date September 8 2010 Jom Se TMTE eee ee ee be a COPY 1 General Information 1 1 Purpose This document describes general and specific procedures methods and considerations to be used and observed when collecting soil gas samples for field screening or laboratory analysis 12 Scope Application The procedures contained in this d
9. PM o samplers Flows will be determined using a calibrated orifice and a digital manometer 2 5 Laboratory Filter Analysis of Particulate Matter in Ambient Air as PM2 5in the PM Performance Evaluation Program The following is a synopsis of procedures which should be strictly adhered to for filter based sampling of PM25 in air The procedures below are a summarized version of the procedure described in the Quality Assurance Guidance Document Method Compendium PM25 Mass Weighing Laboratory Standard Operating Procedures for the Performance Evaluation Program which should be referenced for all low volume PM 5 filter analysis e EPA OAOPS National Filter Distribution Program will send filters to the SESD PM s Filter Weighing Laboratory e Upon introduction into the weighing laboratory process each individual batch of filters will go through lot stability testing to determine a minimum equilibration time period e Prior to use the filters will be checked for deformities equilibrated at 20 Za E 2 C and 30 40 5 relative humidity for a minimum of 24 hours labeled pre weighed auto entry into database loaded into cassettes and prepared for packaging and shipping e During the pre weighing session the filter batch should pass 100pg and 200pg balance checks 3ug two consecutive weightings demonstrating stability 5 ug and provide an initial laboratory blank weighing The SESD Filter Weighing Laboratory will s
10. X OR ARCADIS SAMPLING MONITORING TIP OVA HNU etc REMARKS SAMPLING PERSONNEL WELL CONSTRUCTION LOG gt a O gt O e i ft _ Land Surface Project Well Y A o Town City Y Y County Parish State Y Ys inch diameter Permit Number Yj Uj drilled hole Land Surface Elevation Yj Uj and Datum feet X Surveyed Yy Well casing Estimated Yj Yj inch diameter Uj PVC Installation Date s Uj p Drilling Method Y Yi LJ Backfill Drilling Contractor Uj Y En Grout cement Drilling Fluid T 1 Ze Y ft Development Technique s and Date s pa rere ea 41 Bentonite O slurry ft E pellets Fluid Loss During Drilling gallons ft Water Removed During Development gallons Static Depth to Water feet below M P Well Screen Pumping Depth to Water feet below M P inch diameter Pumping Duration hours PVC 0 010 slot Yield gpm Date Specific Capacity gpm ft Well Purpose Monitor Well Gravel Pack al Sand Pack Formation Collapse Remarks ft ee A q oa o ao pd oe ft Prepared by Measuring Point is Top of Well Casing Unless Otherwise Noted Depth Below Land Surface ARCADIS U S Inc 10352 Plaza Americana Drive Baton Rouge LA 70816 rinarwer Project No r Drilling Site Location Started Land Surface Elev Surveyed _____ Estimated Drilling Fluid O Drilling Contractor Driller Hammer Prepared By Weight Mh Silty Clay iiil Silt Pa
11. analysis of volatile organic compounds VOCs by United States Environmental Protection Agency USEPA Method TO 15 TO 15 Method TO 15 uses a 1 liter 3 liter of 6 liter SUMMA passivated stainless steel canister An evacuated SUMMA canister less than 28 inches of mercury Hg will provide a recoverable whole gas sample of approximately 5 liters when allowed to fill to a vacuum of 6 inches of Hg The whole air sample is then analyzed for VOCs using a quadrupole or ion trap gas chromatograph mass spectrometer GS MS system to provide compound detection limits of 0 5 parts per billion volume ppbv Optionally the whole air sample can also be analyzed for permanent gasses such as oxygen and carbon dioxide The following sections list the necessary equipment and provide detailed instructions for the installation of semi permanent or permanent single or nested soil gas ports using direct push technology or a hollow stem auger and the collection of soil gas samples for VOC analysis ll Personnel Qualifications ARCADIS field sampling personnel will have current health and safety training including 40 hour Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response HAZWOPER training Site supervisor training site specific training first aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation CPR may be appropriate at some sites ARCADIS field sampling personnel will be well versed in the relevant standard operating procedures SOPs and possess the required skill
12. are performed on the field samples collected with the equipment that was cleaned Equipment blanks are collected per equipment set which represents all of the tools needed to collect a specific sample C ARCADIS SOP Field Equipment Decontamination 2 Rev 3 Rev Date April 26 2010 X References USEPA Region 9 Field Sampling Guidance 1230 Sampling Equipment Decontamination USEPA Region 1 Low Stress low flow Purging and Sampling Procedure for the Collection of Groundwater Samples from Monitoring Wells od 5 E r Y A k ant in 2 ARCADIS Appendix P Project Management Plan ARCADIS infrastructure Water Environment Buildings HERCULES Project Management Plan USEPA RCRA 3013 a Administrative Order EPA ID No MSD 008 182 081 Docket No RCRA 04 2011 4251 MDEQ Al No 2022 16 September 2011 Imagine the result 2 ARCADIS John Ellis P G Principal Scientist Hydrogeologist Project Management Plan USEPA RCRA 3013 a Administrative Order Hattiesburg Mississippi Prepared for Hercules Incorporated Prepared by ARCADIS U S Inc 10352 Plaza Americana Drive Baton Rouge Louisiana 70816 Tel 225 292 1004 Fax 225 218 9677 Our Ref LA002999 0004 00700 Date 16 September 2011 This document is intended only for the use of the individual or entity for which it was prepared and may contain information that is privileged confidential and exe
13. from large storms penetrates into only the uppermost vadose zone In general soil gas samples collected at depths greater than about 3 5 feet bgs or under foundations or areas with surface cover are unlikely to be significantly affected Soil gas samples collected closer to the surface lt 3 feet with no surface cover may be affected If the moisture has penetrated to the O ARCADIS Vi SOP Soil Gas Sampling Using Single or Nested Ports 8 Rev 4 Rev Date July 9 2010 sampling zone it typically can be recognized by difficulty in collecting soil gas samples Procedure Single or Nested Soil Gas Monitoring Point Installation The procedure used to install semi permanent or permanent single or nested soil gas ports will vary based upon the method of boring installation In most situations a temporary well casing well need to be installed to keep the down hole formation from collapsing during port installation The following steps will detail installing nested soil gas ports through a temporary well casing if the nested ports will be installed at shallow depths or the formation is thought to be stable enough to not collapse a temporary well casing may not be necessary to facilitate the installation of the sample ports Either way the steps for installing the sample ports are nearly identical These following steps should be discussed with the drilling subcontractor and altered based on the methods chosen for a given project
14. from the same end and transported to the laboratory for analysis 3 4 2 Integrated Sample Collection Procedure The following procedure should be followed to collect time integrated samples e Initial and final flow rates will be determined with a calibrated orifice and a digital manometer After the sample has been collected the filter will be folded lengthwise and placed in a filter holder The filter holder is then placed in an envelope and the envelope sealed A Chain Of Custody Record should be completed which contains the time of sampling the sampling interval and the signature of the person taking the sample NN gt 2224 SESD Operating Procedure Page 24 of 26 SESDPROC 303 R4 Ambient Air Sampling Ambient Air Sampling 303 _AF R4 Effective Date January 5 2011 3 5 COPY After sample collection all sample envelopes will be placed in an appropriate container An EPA custody seal will be placed on the container Filters will be cut by the Air Monitoring Staff and transported to the laboratory for analysis Sampling for Dioxin and Dibenzofuran Analyses with High Volume PUF Samplers Using Method TO 9A 3 5 1 General Information The following is a synopsis of procedures which should be strictly adhered to for use of the High Volume Polyurethane Foam PUF sampling method for collecting samples for polychlorinated dibenzo p dioxins and dibenzofurans analyses Since this method requires High Resolution Mass Spectrom
15. from the implant into the canister Typically the sample is collected over a one hour period at which time the canister valve is closed and the canister tagged with pertinent sampling information Alternatively in some situations a mass flow controller will be required to collect a sample over a specified longer period of time period This type of sampler is typically out fitted with a gauge that will display the canister vacuum during the sampling period When using this type of device it is advisable to check the canister vacuum throughout the sampling period to verify filling Gauge pressure vacuum reading should be recorded in the project logbook Real time Field Analytical Methods Real time analytical measurements may be obtained from PRT or soil gas implant installations using appropriate instrumentation The soil gas to be analyzed may be drawn directly into the instrument by the instrument pump or the instrument may be placed in line and the sample drawn into the instrument using a suitable pump connected to the discharge side of the instrument Results may be qualitative such as those obtained with flame ionization or photoionization detectors or they may be quantitative for instruments which can be calibrated to specific compounds a O SESD Operating Procedure Page 16 of 16 SESDPROC 307 R2 Soil Gas Sampling Soil Gas Sampling 307 _AF R2 Effective Date September 8 2010 lt ee os a aa a e PARLA RI COPY R
16. pre filter in the filter holder using caution not to over tighten the fittings The removed aluminum foil should be placed in the A A A A ee SESD Operating Procedure Page 25 of 26 SESDPROC 303 R4 Ambient Air Sampling Ambient Air Sampling 303 _AF R4 Effective Date January 5 2011 COPY shipping container which then should be resealed The container should be labeled with the site ID the operator s name and the sample date and placed in the Hi Vol PUF sampler enclosure until the sample is collected The Hi Vol PUF sampler should be turned on and allowed to run for two minutes An initial flowrate should be recorded on the sample data sheet The timer should be set to turn the sampler on and off at the desired times The operator should retrieve and secure the sample as soon as possible after the sampling period ends The sampler should then be manually turned on and allowed to run for two minutes and a final flowrate recorded on the sample data sheet The final flowrate should be at least 150 liters minute The PUF cartridge should be removed and the quartz pre filter folded and placed in the top of the PUF cartridge The PUF cartridge and pre filter should be re wrapped in the original aluminum foil and placed back in the shipping container and the container should be tightly sealed Complete the sample data and sample custody sheets Each shipping container should have a sample custody seal Finally the shipping container containing the
17. pressure of the canister is approximately 0 9 atm The final canister vacuum should be between 5 inches and 1 inch of Hg The final flowrate should be at least 1 scc min After sample collection all canisters should be tagged with an EPA pre numbered tag with all of the information filled out Place the canister in a shipping container and seal the container with EPA sample custody tape Sampling for Semi Volatile Organic Compounds SVOC Analysis with High Volume PUF Samplers Using Methods TO 4A amp TO 13A The following is a synopsis of procedures which should be strictly adhered to for use of the High Volume Polyurethane Foam PUF sampling method for collecting samples for semi volatile organic compound SVOC analysis including pesticides and polychlorinated biphenyls A q q IA4 4 4 E gt gt E_ _ SESD Operating Procedure Page 21 of 26 SESDPROC 303 R4 Ambient Air Sampling Ambient Air Sampling 303 _AF R4 Effective Date January 5 2011 COPY The following procedures must be followed during preparation of PUF sampling media when using the High Volume PUF method for collecting samples for SVOC analysis All PUF sampling media should be pre cleaned loaded into High Volume PUF sample cartridges and sealed in solvent washed cans by the extraction laboratory prior to use Chain of custody shall be maintained for all samples 3 3 1 PUF Cleaning Procedure The Air Monitoring Staff has responsibility for buyin
18. relinquished to another party e Ifsamples are transported by the sampler they will remain under his her custody or be secured until they are relinquished e Shipped samples shall conform to all U S Department of Transportation DOT rules of shipment found in Title 49 of the Code of Federal Regulations 49 CFR parts 171 to 179 and or International Air Transportation Association IATA hazardous materials shipping requirements found in the current edition of IATA s Dangerous Goods Regulations e Documentation of field sampling is done in a bound logbook e Chain of custody documents shall be filled out and remain with the samples until custody is relinquished e All shipping documents such as bills of lading etc shall be retained by the project leader and stored in a secure place A ne SESD Operating Procedure Page 7 of 26 SESDPROC 303 R4 Ambient Air Sampling Ambient Air Sampling 303 AF R4 Effective Date January 5 2011 COPY 1 7 References Ambient Monitoring Technology Information Center AMTIC Internet Bulletin Board PM 5 QA area http www epa gov ttn amtic pmqa html Compendium of Methods for the Determination of Toxic Organic Compounds in Ambient Air Method TO 4A pesticides and PCBs and TO 13A polynuclear aromatic compounds Compendium of Methods for the Determination of Toxic Organic Compounds in Ambient Air Method TO 9A Compendium of Methods for the Determination of Toxic Organic Compounds in Am
19. requirements in the laboratory and reviewing analytical data to verify the requirements were met e Reviewing receipt of all sample shipments and notifying the Field Operations Manager of any discrepancies in a timely fashion 2999 4 RI3 Kp Project Management 2 ARCADIS Plan USEPA RCRA 3013 a Administrative Order Hattiesburg Mississippi e Conducting internal laboratory audits to assess implementation of the QA QC Plan and providing written records of those audits e Providing rapid notification to the contractors PM regarding laboratory nonconformance with the QA QC Plan or analytical QA QC problems affecting samples and e Coordinating with the project and laboratory management to implement corrective actions as required by the QA QC Plan or laboratory Quality Assurance Manual 1 7 Other Subcontractors The drilling probing surveying and or other subcontractors are responsible for implementing the subcontracts and applicable portions of this PMP as provided in the subcontract package Subcontractors are responsible for rapidly notifying the Field Operations Manager regarding nonconformance with the PMP or QAPP problems affecting the project Subcontractors must coordinate with the Field Operations Manager to implement corrective actions required by the contractor 2999 4 R 3 Kp ARCADIS Attachment A Organizational Chart yoddns jea1ydei9 uononpojdey pue Buissad01d PIOM uoneiedaid oda y uO
20. rig e g Geoprobe equipped with interconnecting 4 foot lengths of steel drive rods 2 25 inch diameter or 3 25 inch diameter depending on the number of ports to be installed e 1 4 inch outside diameter OD x 1 8 inch inside diameter ID tubing Tefion Teflon lined or nylon Note that Nylaflow tubing has a somewhat higher background level of BTEX and much poorer recovery of trichlorobenzene and naphthalene then Teflon so it should not be used on site where these compounds are a concern Hayes 2006 Stainless steel sample screens with sacrificial point one per sample depth to weight sample screen available from Geoprobe Typically 6 long for sized for 1 4 inch OD tubing e Stainless steel or Teflon ball valve or needle valve one per sample depth to match sample tubing for sample line termination e Commercially available clean sand filter pack or glass beads having a grain size larger than 0 0057 inch pore diameter of screen ARCADIS SOP Soil Gas Sampling Using Single or Nested Ports 4 Rev 4 Rev Date July 9 2010 Granular and powdered bentonite Benseal Voiclay Crumbles or equivalent Down hole measuring device Distilled or Deionized water for hydration of bentonite Plastic or aluminum tags for permanently labeling port with sample depth and port identification number It is no recommended to write on or affix adhesive tape to tubing as these methods fail over time Well cover for perm
21. sample should be placed in a cooler containing frozen eutectic salt packs at a nominal temperature of 4 C When all samples are collected from all sites the cooler should be sealed with sample custody tape for shipment to the contract laboratory Upon arrival of the metal container at the contract laboratory the samples shall be stored in the metal container in a refrigerator until submitted for extraction i SESD Operating Procedure Page 26 of 26 SESDPROC 303 R4 Ambient Air Sampling Ambient Air Sampling 303 _AF R4 Effective Date January 5 2011 rA ARCADIS infrastructure environment facilities Soil Gas Sampling Using Single or Nested Ports SOP 428199 Rev 4 Rev Date July 9 2010 Imagine the result ARCADIS SOP Soil Gas Sampling Using Single or Nested Ports Rev 4 Rev Date July 9 2010 Approval Signatures Prepared by Wide AATE Date _07 09 2010 Mitch Wacksman and Andrew Gutherz Approved by Ch E gt C A Date 07 09 2010 Christopher Lutes and Nadine Weinberg 1 O ARCADIS SOP Soil Gas Sampling Using Single or Nested Ports 2 Rev 4 Rev Date July 9 2010 I Scope and Application This document describes the procedures for installing semi permanent or permanent single or nested soil gas ports and collecting soil gas samples Nested soil gas ports allow for the generation of discrete data as a function of depth and time Samples are collected for the
22. that the fiow controller is pre calibrated to the proper sample collection duration confirm with laboratory Sample integrity can be compromised if sample collection is extended to the point that the canister reaches atmospheric pressure Sample integrity is maintained if sample collection is terminated prior to the target duration and a measurable vacuum e g 3 7 inches Hg remains in the canister when sample collection is terminated Do not let sample canister reach atmospheric pressure e g O inches Hg Care should be taken to ensure that nested ports are installed at the target sample depths within the sand filer pack Sampling personne should work closely with the driller to accomplish this When introducing granular bentonite to the boring the material should be introduced slowly and hydrated properly Consult the bentonite manufacturer s instructions on the bag to determine the proper amount of to be used When hydrated properly bentonite forms a thick clay mass that remains moist The hydration step is crucial in the installation process and if not done properly the integrity of the bentonite seal can be compromised Using prehydrated bentonite is best and should be discussed with drilling subcontractor The purge flow rate of 100 ml min should be suitable for a variety of silt and sand conditions but will not be achievable in some clays without excessive vacuum Thus lower flow rates may be necessary in clay A low vacuum
23. 00 to 200 mL min with vacuum gauge Purging fiow rate should also be selected based on expected soil type see below Rotameter or an electric flow sensor if vacuum pump does not have an accurate flow gauge Bios DryCal or equivalent Tracer gas testing supplies if applicable refer to tracer SOP Photoionization Detector PID with a lamp of 11 7 eV Appropriate sized open end wrench typically 9 16 inch 1 2 inch and 3 4 inch Down hole measuring device e g water level probe tape measure Portable weather meter if appropriate Chain of custody COC forms Sample collection logs attached Field Book Cautlons The following cautions and field tips should be reviewed and considered prior to installing or collecting a single or nested soil gas sample When drilling to install sampling ports be mindful of utilities that may be in the area Follow ARCADIS utility location procedure If the driller is concerned about a particular location consult the project manager about moving it to another location Do not hesitate to use Stop Work Authority if something doesn t seem right stop and remedy the situation Sampling personnel should not handie hazardous substances such as gasoline permanent marking pens sharpies wear apply fragrances or smoke cigarettes cigars before and or during the sampling event ARCADIS SOP Soil Gas Sampling Using Single or Nested Ports 6 Rev 4 Rev Date July 9 2010 Ensure
24. 2 000 then pressure effects will be significant If you take your samples at a high elevation they will contain less air for a given ending pressure reading High elevation samples analyzed at low elevation will result in more dilution at the lab which could affect reporting limits Conversely low elevation samples when received at high elevation may appear to not have much vacuum left in them http www uigi com Atmos pressure html If possible have equipment shipped a two or three days before the sampling date so that all materials can be checked Order replacements if needed Requesting extra canisters from the laboratory should also be considered to ensure that you have enough equipment on site in case of an equipment failure Soil gas sampling should not proceed within 5 days following a significant rain event 1 2 inch of rainfall or more Exceptions to this requirement may be appropriate depending on site climatic conditions soil gas point depth and soil drainage characteristics However since this requirement is frequently contained in regulatory documents any exception to this requirement must be discussed with client and or regulatory representatives ITRC 2007 discussed the conditions when this requirement may not be necessary Infiltration from rainfall can potentially impact soil gas concentrations by displacing the soil gas dissolving VOCs and by creating a cap above the soil gas In many settings infiltration
25. 3 _AF R4 Effective Date January 5 2011 O 2 2 COPY Auditing Carbon Monoxide Analyzers The following is a synopsis of procedures which should be strictly adhered to for the auditing of carbon monoxide in air Calibration systems will meet 40 CFR Part 50 Appendix C specifications The mobile laboratory will meet the specifications of monitor reference equivalent designation for temperature control which is between 20 30 degrees Celsius when the analyzer is in operation The audit analyzer will be calibrated using certified concentrations of standard gases before and after use The probe line must meet the requirements stated in 40 CFR Part 58 for materials and sample residence time Calibrator flows will be calibrated annually and all flow calibrations will be traceable to a primary standard Flows will be corrected to EPA standard temperature and pressure 25 C and 760 mm Hg The gas calibrator will operate using zero air supplied by a zero air generator The zero air scrubber components will be replaced annually or if anomalies in the zero measurement are observed The desiccant will be regenerated when two thirds 2 3 of the blue indicating silica gel has turned pink During the audit stability of each audit point must be demonstrated for at least five minutes All auditing will be performed at approximately ambient pressure utilizing a vent for excess during the audit procedure There should be excess air flow
26. 6 y ponat o doo T T T T Th 2 ENTI awal T cp i Tee TAA RU Op OSH Y La peo oa To CO Hmm z S Y jo obed WO4 LSINOIJY SISATVNV pr ANOLVYORV Ypousno JO NIVHO CN gt OWEN UedwOS y yeun IV4S AGOLSND AO NIVHD 1138 AGOISNI TO NIVOD AM o MT 1435 AGOLSND AO NIVHD TV 3S AQOLSNI JO NIVHD O 2 ARCADIS Appendix O Soil Gas Sub slab and Indoor Air Sampling Standard Operating Procedures COPY Region 4 U S Environmental Protection Agency Science and Ecosystem Support Division Athens Georgia Qe ee AM EA Authors Effective Date September 8 2010 Number SESDPROC 307 R2 Name Tim Slagle Title Environmental ature Name Archie Lee Title Chief Enforeement and Investigations Branch Signature se 7 Name iza Montalvo Title Field Quality Manager Science and Ecosystem Support Division Signature A A A A A SESD Operating Procedure Page 1 of 16 SESDPROC 307 R2 Soil Gas Sampling Soil Gas Sampling 307 _AF R2 Effective Date September 8 2010 o COPY Revision History This table shows changes to this controlled document over time The most recent version is presented in the top row of the table Previous versions of the document are maintained by the SESD Document Control Coordinator ial me Tikvah yeh a E S MLA apes Tira SDPROC 307 R2 Se AA iral parca es fa at gt En r bla replaces SESDPROC 307 R1 Title Page
27. DNPH cartridges which have been properly prepared for shipment should be shipped in coolers with eutectic salt packs Blue Ice Due to shelf life limitations only the number of DNPH cartridges needed for a maximum of 180 days including trip blanks and extra DNPH cartridges for breakage should be ordered at any one time e On the date of shipment or when loading out for a study the Air Monitoring Staff will remove the capped DNPH cartridges from the refrigerator in the Air Laboratory A A A A A AP ROR SESD Operating Procedure Page 18 of 26 SESDPROC 303 R4 Ambient Air Sampling Ambient Air Sampling 303 _AF R4 Effective Date January 5 2011 3 2 COPY An appropriate amount of packing material shall be placed in the shipping container to prevent breakage of the glass DNPH tubes The DNPH tubes should be shipped in coolers containing eutectic salt packs e g Blue Ice to maintain a temperature of approximately 4 C The DNPH cartridges shall be shipped the same day they are packed At each sampling location the cooler will be opened and one plugged DNPH cartridge will be removed wearing clean polyethylene or latex gloves and the two end plugs will be removed from each end of the DNPH cartridge which will be immediately placed on the sampling train If it is the SKC brand the glass ends of the tubes must be broken off A trip blank will be placed in a sampler enclosure at one of the sites for the duration of the sampling event Th
28. ISHED 3 1 Formaldehyde Sampling With Dinitrophenylhydrazine Cartridges Using Method TO 11A The following is a synopsis of procedures which should be strictly adhered to for the handling and field use of dinitrophenylhydrazine DNPH cartridges for formaldehyde sampling The following generic procedures should be adhered to at all times Summary of Sampling Method A glass cartridge using dinitrophenylhydrazine DNPH is placed in a special sampler and is equipped with pumps that withdraw a calibrated air volume for a specified time to capture formaldehyde and other carbonyl compounds The cartridges are collected and shipped to the laboratory under controlled temperature e Quality Control requirements will be based on the method s DQO e A minimum of one trip blank shall be transported per one to ten samples collected Instrument blanks duplicated samples or co located samples will be based on laboratory request Chain of Custody shall be maintained for all samples e Polyethylene or latex gloves must be worn whenever handling any of the DNPH cartridges in the extraction laboratory during preparation for shipment during field set up in the field during preparation for return shipment and in the laboratory during preparation for analysis and during analysis e All padding material shall be either clean tissue paper or polyethylene air bubble padding Never use polyurethane foam cardboard or newspaper as padding material
29. N Clarified Field Quality Manager FQM responsibilities Section 1 5 Updated referenced operating procedures due to changes in title names Section 1 6 1 Corrected the title of the Safety Health and Environmental Management Program Procedures and Policy Manual Section 1 6 2 4 bullet Added references to the CFR and IATA s Dangerous Goods Regulations Section 1 7 Updated referenced operating procedures due to changes in title names Alphabetized and revised the referencing style for consistency Added two references IATA and 49 CFR February 05 2007 SESDPROC 303 RO Ambient Air Sampling Original Issue SESD Operating Procedure Page 3 of 26 SESDPROC 303 R4 Ambient Air Sampling Ambient Air Sampling 303 _AF R4 Effective Date January 5 2011 COPY TABLE OF CONTENTS 1 GENERAL INFORMATION ssssscescccocscscsccsncvscssescrssessssessconecccconsensccsoosensnensosesses 6 1 1 Purpose ess sseeosssoseevonerereceeoreeoeesossseseosoereseororosceocoeseoesoeeneeoveverereceeeeessossseseeeeseerseeee 6 1 2 Scope Application cccccssssssrsssssesersssecsecrscesccocscrscscnssssensensarsssssescnncnesesecsesereses 6 1 3 Documentation Verification ccccsccccccsressersssscssrensessccccsosscorseceseaesosoonconseeees 6 1 4 Quality Control sse sessseeseeersessosoeosossosososoeeeoeoroescocesoseseeseeereeoseeeeeeeseeceososesenovoeenereee 6 1 5 RecordsS sseosssossosse
30. PRT and Permanent Soil Gas Installations Decommissioning PRT Sample Locations Because it is impractical to pump grout through the PRT adapter on the lead probe rod the entire string of rod must be removed before decommissioning can commence The following methods are available depending on conditions related to sample depth and post removal probe hole wall stability l Direct Placement of Pellets or Grout If the sampling depth was fairly shallow on the order of ten feet or less grouting sealing the open hole can be accomplished by directly placing bentonite pellets hydrated in lifts or pouring a 30 solids bentonite grout mixture from the surface The acceptable maximum depth for this option is somewhat dependent on the stability of the hole and these methods may be used at slightly greater depths if the holes do not collapse after removal of the rod 2 Re entry Grouting For locations where sampling was conducted at somewhat greater depths or where the surficial formations tend to collapse the only viable option for grout placement may be to re probe the entire depth with an expendable point After reaching the original sample depth the expendable point SESD Operating Procedure Page 11 of 16 SESDPROC 307 R2 Soil Gas Sampling Soil Gas Sampling 307 _AF R2 Effective Date September 8 2010 S p TENE Cu e ee ri O COPY is ejected and the hole is grouted by directly injecting grout through the inside of
31. R training site supervisor training and site specific training as needed In addition ARCADIS field sampling personne will be versed in the relevant SOPs and possess the skills and experience necessary to successfully complete the desired fieldwork The project HASP and other documents will identify any other training requirements such as site specific safety training or access control requirements lil Equipment List health and safety equipment as required in the site Health and Safety Plan HASP distilled water O ARCADIS SOP Field Equipment Decontamination 2 Rev 3 Rev Date April 26 2010 e Non phosphate detergent such as Alconox or if sampling for phosphorus phosphorus containing compounds Luminox or equivalent tap water rinsate collection plastic containers DOT approved waste shipping container s as specified in the work plan or field sampling plan if decontamination waste is to be shipped for disposal 6 brushes e large heavy duty garbage bags e spray bottles o Optional Isoprophy alcohol free of ketones or methano Ziploc type bags plastic sheeting IV Cautions Rinse equipment thoroughly and allow the equipment to dry before re use or storage to prevent introducing solvent into sample medium If manual drying of equipment is required use clean lint free material to wipe the equipment dry Store decontaminated equipment in a clean dry environment Do not sto
32. able for 1 0 inch 1 25 inch and 1 5 inch diameter probe rod In SESD practice 1 25 inch rods are used All parts or accessories used in the PRT system must be selected with the appropriate diameter probe rod in mind to ensure compatibility of all components 1 Place O ring on PRT expendable point holder and attach to initial section of probe rod 2 Place O ring on expendable point and press into expendable point holder 3 Add drive cap to probe rod and push PRT system into ground the distance of the intended open interval Take special care to assure that the rods are in line with the push axis of the probe machine Dig a small depression around the rod string Fill the depression with bentonite crumbles not pellets and hydrate with tap water 4 At the desired sampling depth attach a point popper to an extension rod and insert extension rod string into rods so that the point popper rests on the expendable point Using the rod puller and taking special care to maintain probe alignment with the rods begin pulling the rods while maintaining pressure on the extension a a E a SESD Operating Procedure Page 10 of 16 SESDPROC 307 R2 Soil Gas Sampling Soil Gas Sampling 307 _AF R2 Effective Date September 8 2010 fae RA aaa me ay ange aa ee oe ee A a SG AN ST A OT MN 1e i a a e s sammma an n a aaa mas A ar o cr des ee E AT aga 3 3 COPY rods The extension rods should drop when the pull is
33. and each audit activity will be annotated on the chart This will serve as a permanent record and diagnostic tool Prior to the audit the audit equipment including the photometer and calibrator will be allowed a warm up period of at least 3 hours During this time the system should be conditioned with at least 200 ppb of ozone The concentration of ozone used to condition the system must always be higher than the highest audit point that will be audited The audit will consist of at least three consecutive levels where at least 80 of ozone measurements are expected to be at the monitoring site and a zero measurement The prescribed audit levels are recorded in 40 CFR Part 58 Appendix A 3 2 2 1 Audit data from the mobile laboratory and monitoring site will be recorded electronically on the NPAP Audit Worksheet This worksheet along with the electronic strip chart trace will be printed at the conclusion of each audit event In addition the NPAP Audit Worksheet will be copied and placed on the network drive for archival A hard copy of the preliminary audit report and electronic strip chart will be provided to the site operator at the conclusion of the audit After completion of the study the mobile laboratory will be returned for inspection maintenance and repair All field documentation will be retained by the Air Monitoring Staff SESD Operating Procedure Page 12 of 26 SESDPROC 303 R4 Ambient Air Sampling Ambient Air Sampling 30
34. anent installation This should be a traffic rated road box for exterior installations or an appropriate clean out cover for interior installations Photoionization Detector PID with a lamp of 11 7 eV The equipment required for soil gas sample collection from single or nested ports is presented below 1 3 or 6 liter stainless steel SUMMAO canisters order at least one extra if feasible batch certified canisters or individual certified canisters as required by the project Flow controllers with in line particulate filters and vacuum gauges flow controllers are pre calibrated to specified sample duration e g 30 minutes 8 hours 24 hours or flow rate e g 200 milliliters per minute mlL min confirm with the laboratory that the flow controller comes with an in line particulate filter and pressure gauge order at least one extra if feasible Flow rate should be selected based on expected soil type see below Decontaminated stainless steel1 4 inch Swagelok or equivalent fittings e g nuts ferrules and backers Decontaminated stainless steel Swagelok or comparable T fitting and needle valve for isolation of purge pump Stainless steel or brass T fitting if collecting duplicate i e split samples Swage lok or comparable ARCADIS SOP Soil Gas Sampling Using Single or Nested Ports 5 Rev 4 Rev Date July 9 2010 Portable vacuum pump capable of producing very low fiow rates e g 1
35. anged title for Antonio Quinones from Environmental Investigations Branch to Enforcement and Investigations Branch Section 1 3 Updated information to reflect that the procedure is located on the H drive of the LAN Clarified Field Quality Manager FQM responsibilities Section 1 4 Alphabetized and revised the referencing style for consistency Section 1 5 1 Corrected the title of the Safety Health and Environmental Management Program Procedures and Policy Manual SESDPROC 307 RO Soil Gas Sampling Original Issue SAS SESD Operating Procedure Page 3 of 16 SESDPROC 307 R2 Soil Gas Sampling Effective Date September 8 2010 February 05 2007 Soil Gas Sampling 307 _AF R2 e A a a a o Se A A A A ee E y e T 2 i COPY TABLE OF CONTENTS 1 General Information 1 1 Purpose sesssesssssoreessseo A EEE ETA FE denarani EE A TE TS 5 1 2 Scope Application ccsresserres cias A ido 1 3 Documentation Verification mosoomoccommmo ia 5 14 References c ccsssee PEET E Sebsaugeissspstientessanseuscpuennusecneeees In 5 1 5 1 TAa EE E E O 6 1 5 2 Procedural Precautions eesseeeseeeesoonneeasosessroreorssssereeseraneerererseseeressseeossera 7 2 Special Sampling Considerations eseeeroesee E EA P E O 8 2 1 Special Considerations for Sampling cssessesrersrersreresererreeses docs 8 2 2 Special Precautions for Soil Gas Sampling ornoooonoscocosososorosernenrensrnoorererosonoross
36. apillary column to provide optimum detection limits typically 0 5 ppbv for most VOCs A trip blank sample will accompany each shipment of soil gas samples to the laboratory for analysis Trip blanks assess potential sample contamination resulting from the transportation and storing of samples Duplicate soil gas samples should be collected via a split sample train allowing the primary and duplicate sample to be collected from the soil gas probe simultaneously XI References ASTM Standard Guide for Soil Gas Monitoring in the Vadose Zone D5314 92 ITRC Vapor Intrusion Pathway A Practical Guide January 2007 Appendix F regulators Checklist for Reviewing Soil Gas Data ARCADIS SOP Soil Gas Sampling Using Single or Nested Ports 14 Rev 4 Rev Date July 9 2010 New York State Department of Health NYSDOH 2005 DRAFT Guidance for Evaluating Soil Vapor Intrusion in the State of New York February 23 2005 Nicholson P D Bertrand and T McAlary Soil Gas Sampling in Low Permeability Materials Presented at AWMA Specialty Conference on Vapor Intrusion Providence RI Sept 200 Hayes H C D J Benton and N Khan Impact of Sampling Media on Soil Gas Measurements Presented with short paper at AWMA Vapor Intrusion Conference January2006 Philadelphia PA Sub slab Soil Vapor Sample Collection Log aie Equipment i 7 Tubing information Proje
37. at the probe at all times All audits will be conducted through the probe where the probe is safely accessible Chain of custody must be maintained at all times monitor will be located in a locked enclosure when the operator is not present to prevent tampering 2 2 1 Audit Procedure Auditing will be conducted using the procedures summarized below and in accordance with the EPA Standard Operating Procedure for Through the Probe Performance Evaluations of Ambient Air Quality Monitoring of Criteria Air Pollutants and 40 CFR Part 50 APPENDIX C SESD Operating Procedure Page 13 of 26 SESDPROC 303 R4 Ambient Air Sampling Ambient Air Sampling 303 _AF R4 Effective Date January 5 2011 COPY e Procedures detailed in the approved instrument manual will be used for installation calibration QA checks maintenance and repairs e The carbon monoxide analyzer will be verified using G1 or G2 certified tank gases before and after each audit or when a quality assurance QA check shows an out of control condition exists e A data telemetry system with ele ctronic strip charting capability will be operated to record the audit progress and each audit activity will be annotated on the chart This will serve as a permanent record and diagnostic tool e Prior to the audit the audit equipment including the carbon monoxide analyzer and calibrator will be allowed a warm up period of at least 6 hours During this time the system should b
38. bient Air Method TO 11A Compendium of Methods for the Determination of Toxic Organic Compounds in Ambient Air Method TO 15A International Air Transport Authority IATA Dangerous Goods Regulations Most Recent Version Neutronics Model RI 2002PA Portable Automotive Refrigerant Identifier Operation Instruction Manual SESD Operating Procedure for Control of Records SESDPROC 002 Most Recent Version SESD Operating Procedure for Sample and Evidence Management SESDPROC 005 Most Recent Version SESD Operating Procedure for Logbooks SESDPROC 010 Most Recent Version SESD Operating Procedure for Field Sampling Quality Control SESDPROC 011 Most Recent Version SESD Operating Procedure for Equipment Inventory and Management SESDPROC 108 Most Recent Version SESD Operating Procedure for Field Equipment Cleaning and Decontamination SESDPROC 205 Most Recent Version SESD Operating Procedure for Packaging Marking Labeling and Shipping of Environmental and Waste Samples SESDPROC 209 Most Recent Version I OO SESD Operating Procedure Page 8 of 26 SESDPROC 303 R4 Ambient Air Sampling Ambient Air Sampling 303 _AF R4 Effective Date January 5 2011 COPY Title 40 Code of Federal Regulations CFR Part 50 Appendix A Reference Method for the Determination of Sulfur Dioxide in the Atmosphere Pararosaniline Method Most Recent Version Title 40 CFR Part 50 Appendix B Reference Method for the Determination of Suspended Part
39. ccordance with SESD records management procedures found in the SESD Operating Procedure for Control of Records SESDPROC 002 Field notes recorded in a bound field logbook will be generated as well as chain of custody documentation according to the procedures found in SESD Operating Procedure Logbooks SESDPROC 010 and SESD Operating Procedure for Sample and Evidence Management SESDPROC 005 A 22 AA SESD Operating Procedure Page 9 of 16 SESDPROC 307 R2 Soil Gas Sampling Soil Gas Sampling 307 _AF R2 Effective Date September 8 2010 COPY 3 Geoprobe PRT System Installation 3 1 General Single event or grab sampling may be conducted using the Post Run Tubing System PRT Using this system soil gas samples can be collected quickly and with a high degree of assurance that the samples are representative of the targeted depth i e using this method there is no leakage at probe rod joints that will compromise the integrity of the sample The downhole components of the PRT system include e Sample delivery tubing e Probe rods a PRT Adapter e Expendable point holder Expendable point O ring seals are used on the PRT Adapter the expendable point holder and at all rod joints The O rings prevent soil ingress which can prevent air tight docking of the PRT adapter 3 2 PRT System Installation Procedures The following procedures are used to collect soil gas samples using the Geoprobe PRT system The PRT system is avail
40. ct Miscellaneous i Equipment Sample 1D Subcontractor Sampling Moisture Content Depth of Sampling Zone Time and Date of Approximate _ Installation Did Purge Volume Instrument Readings Canister Air Barometric Vacuum a tiene ae he 0 Speed Pressure RD inches of Hg ty 4 mph inches of Ho ppb a Record canister information at a minimum at the beginning and end of sampling SUMMA Canister Information Tracer Test Information if applicable General Observations Notes Approximating One Well Volume for purging When using 1 inch Dummy Point and a 6 inch sampling interval the sampling space will have a volume of approximately 150 mL Each foot of inch tubing will have a volume of approximately 10 mL O KA ARCADIS infrastructure environment facilities Field Equipment Decontamination Rev 3 Rev Date April 26 2010 Imagine the result SOP Field Equipment Decontamination ARCADIS Rev 3 Rev Date April 26 2010 9 Approval Signatures Prepared by Date _ 4 26 2010 Keith Shepherd Y eb _ Richard Murphy Technical Expert Reviewed by Date 4 26 2010 D ARCADIS SOP Field Equipment Decontamination 2 Rev 3 Rev Date April 26 2010 l Scope and Application Equipment decontamination is performed to ensure that sampling equipment that contacts a sample or monitori
41. e conditioned with approximately 200 ppb of ozone e The audit will consist of at least three consecutive levels where at least 80 of carbon monoxide measurements are expected to be at the monitoring site and a zero measurement The prescribed audit levels are recorded in 40 CFR Part 58 Appendix A 3 2 2 1 e Audit data from the mobile laboratory and monitoring site will be recorded electronically on the NPAP Audit Worksheet This worksheet along with the electronic strip chart trace will be printed at the conclusion of each audit event In addition the NPAP Audit Worksheet will be copied and placed on the network drive for archival A hard copy of the preliminary audit report and electronic strip chart will be provided to the site operator at the conclusion of the audit e After completion of the study the mobile laboratory and equipment will be returned for inspection maintenance and repair All field documentation will be retained by the Air Monitoring Staff 23 Sampling of Particulate Matter in Ambient Air as PM s in the PM Performance Evaluation Program The following is a synopsis of procedures which should be strictly adhered to for filter based sampling of PM2 5 in air The procedures below are a summarized version of the procedure described in the September 2006 Revised Quality Assurance Guidance Document Method Compendium Field Standard Operating Procedures for the PM5 Performance Evaluation Program which should be refer
42. e field activities in accordance with the Work Plan e Management of field staff during the investigation including health and safety procedures and e Coordination of site work including subcontractor access to and work at the site 13 QA Manager The Project QA Manager will be responsible for oversight of all site QA QC activities The QA Manager will remain independent of day to day direct project involvement but will have the responsibility for ensuring that all project and task specific QA QC requirements are met The QA Manager s specific duties include e Reviewing and approving the QA QC Plan e Reviewing and approving substantive changes to the QA QC Plan e Reviewing any new work orders with the PM to determine if the QA QC Plan requires modification e Providing external review of field and analytical activities by performance of assessment and oversight duties and e Conducting field audits and keeping written records of those audits 2999 4 R 3 kp Project Management 62 ARCADIS Plan USEPA RCRA 3013 a Administrative Order Hattiesburg Mississippi 1 4 Project Health 8 Safety Manager and Site Safety Officer The Project Health and Safety Manager PHSM or designee is responsible for overseeing all aspects of the site safety program and preparing any site specific health and safety guidance documents or addenda to this plan The PHSM does not report to the PM and is separately accountable to the contractors senio
43. e sampler will be manually turned on and allowed to run for five minutes An initial flowrate should be recorded on the sample data sheet The timer should be set to turn the sampler on and off at the desired times The operator should retrieve and secure the sample as soon as possible after the sampling period ends The sampler should manually be turned on and allowed to run for five minutes and a final flowrate and the elapsed time from the time meter should be recorded on the sample data sheet The exposed DNPH cartridge will then be removed from the sampling train wearing clean polyethylene latex or nylon gloves The two end caps will be placed on the ends of the DNPH cartridge The DNPH cartridge will be placed back into the cooler The same procedure is to be followed at each sampling site At the end of each day on which the samples are collected the exposed DNPH cartridges shall be either placed in a refrigerator for storage overnight or stored in the cooler The cooler will be used to transport the samples to the laboratory The duration of the non refrigerated period shall be kept to a minimum but absolutely not more than two days including the sampling event Upon arrival of the DNPH cartridges at the laboratory the samples shall be stored in a refrigerator until extraction Chain of custody and all accompanying field data must be maintained for all samples Volatile Organic Compounds VOC Sampling with SUMMA Electropolish
44. ed Stainless Steel Canisters or Silcosteel Canisters Using Method TO 15A The following is a synopsis of procedures which should be strictly adhered to for the cleanup and use of Summa canisters for sampling air for Volatile Organic Compounds Ambient Air Sampling VOC analysis SESD Operating Procedure Page 19 of 26 SESDPROC 303 R4 Ambient Air Sampling 303 _AF R4 Effective Date January 5 2011 COPY D The following procedures must be followed in the preparation and use of Summa canisters for collecting samples for VOC analysis e All new Summa Silcosteel canisters must be individually checked for contamination by the laboratory before use One of each batch of 10 Summa canisters that are subsequently cleaned must be analyzed to check for contamination e All sampler tubing fittings and wetted parts of valves must be solvent washed in hexane and heated to gt 100 C These parts should then be assembled and flushed with nitrogen for at least 8 hours prior to use in the sample train or in the canister cleanup apparatus e Each canister s valve and fitting will be inspected for damage before cleaning Any damaged valve will be replaced with a previously cleaned see procedure above valve After replacing any valve the canister will be cleaned and analyzed to verify that it is free of contamination e Ifany canister is used to sample a high concentration source it must be cleaned and analyzed to verify it is fr
45. ee of contamination before it can be used again e Chain of custody must be maintained for all samples 1 The nitrogen should be certified 99 999 pure by the manufacturer A scrubber should be attached to the nitrogen line after the regulator to remove any trace impurities 3 2 1 Sample Collection Procedure Two types of VOC samples can be collected with Summa Silcosteel canisters The canister can be opened and allowed to fill rapidly to obtain a grab sample or filled slowly by using a flow controller to collect a time integrated sample With either type of sample the following general procedures should be followed AChain Of Custody Record should be completed detailing time of sampling sampling interval and signed by the person collecting the sample e After the sample has been collected the Summa Silcosteel canister should be capped an EPA pre numbered tag should be completed and attached to the canister and the canister should be placed in a shipping container with a copy of the Chain Of Custody Record and sealed with EPA sample custody tape A A a ee ee C SESD Operating Procedure Page 20 of 26 SESDPROC 303 R4 Ambient Air Sampling Ambient Air Sampling 303 _AF R4 Effective Date January 5 2011 3 3 COPY 3 2 2 Grab Sample Collection Procedure Before a grab sample is collected for VOC analysis in a Summa Silcosteel canister the canister inlet valve should be fitted with a pre cleaned stainless ste
46. eg 4 e vay i WL ES Sandy Clay Els Clayey Silt Sand pf gt Ye Jaw E o gt O of VISUAL lt lt oO D 7 n DESCRIPTION Clayey Sand SY Split Spoon SAMPLE CORE LOG Page 1 of 1 Drilling Completed Datum Drilling Method Used Helper Hammer Drop inches Sandy Silt Silty Sand A Acetate Sleeve Water First Encountered xx w Water Level After 10 Minutes et PP OVA wo F w F H V ppm ppm REMARKS LUPLP FA os WATER SAMPLING LOG Project No Site Location Date Site Well No Replicate No Code No Weather Sampling Time Begin End Evacuation Data Field Parameters Measuring Point Color MP Elevation ft Odor Land Surface Elevation ft Appearance Sounded Well Depth ft bmp pH s u Depth To Water ft bmp Conductivity mS cm Water Level Elevation ft Conductivity umhos cm Water Column In Well ft Turbidity NTU Casing Diameter Type Temperature Oc OF Gallons In Well Dissolved Oxygen Gallons Pumped Bailed REDOX Prior To Sampling ample Pump Intake sampling Memos 3 Setting ft bmp Remarks Purge Time Begin End Pumping Rate gpm Evacuation Method Constituents Sampled Container Description Number Preservative i EE HA AAA A AA See RO oo qu Sampling Personnel Well Casing Volumes 1 0 04 1 1 2 0 09 2 1 2 0 26 3 1 2 0 50 6
47. egion 4 U S Environmental Protection Agency Science and Ecosystem Support Division Athens Georgia Authors Effective Date January 5 2011 Number SESDPROC 303 R4 iza Montalvo Title Field Quality Manager Science and Ecosystem Support Division A Se SESD Operating Procedure Page 1 of 26 SESDPROC 303 R4 Ambient Air Sampling Ambient Air Sampling 303 _AF R4 Effective Date January 5 2011 COPY Revision History This table shows changes to this controlled document over time The most recent version is presented in the top row of the table Previous versions of the document are maintained by the SESD Document Control Coordinator Effective Date replaces January 5 2011 SESDPROC 303 R4 Ambient Air Sampling SESDPROC 303 R3 Table of Contents Edited to reflect changes below Section 1 7 Deleted references to the Tekran Model 2505 Mercury Vapour Calibration Unit User Manual and the Tekran Vapour Analyzer 2537A User Manual Section 3 5 Deleted this Section Section 3 6 Renumbered to Section 3 5 NSESDPROC 303 R3 Ambient Air Sampling October 15 2010 SESDPROC 303 R2 replaces Title Page Under Approvals changed Field Quality Manager from Laura Ackerman to Liza Montalvo Section 1 2 Sentence added to indicate that mention of trade names or commercial products does not constitute endorsement or recommendation for use Section 2 5 Bullet 7 edi
48. el particulate filter At the sample collection location the main valve should be opened and the canister allowed to fill After about one minute when no audible sound of rushing gas can be heard the main valve of the Summa canister should be closed and capped 3 2 3 Time Integrated Sample Collection Procedure This sample collection method involves the use of a flow controller or a sampler containing a flow controller to slowly meter the flow of air entering a Summa Silcosteel canister With this method a sample is collected over a longer period of time than with a grab sample Ifa constant flowrate was maintained the resulting sample will have a VOC content that is the average of the VOC concentrations during the sampling interval The following procedures should be followed to collect time integrated samples e Cleaning and Adjustment All sampler systems should be checked for contamination prior to use or after any major repair This is accomplished by metering humidified zero air to the inlet of the sampler Excess zero air should be vented with a Swagelok tee from the sampler inlet to atmosphere The evacuated canister should then be filled at the normal sampling rate with the zero gas and verified by the laboratory to be free from contamination e Sample Collection Prior to sampling the flow controller will be calibrated a mass flow meter The flowrate should be adjusted so that at the end of the sampling interval the ending
49. enced for all low volume PM25 sampling e Field personnel will take the filters field data sheets and COC to the monitoring site and setup the portable samplers A A o SSS a SESD Operating Procedure Page 14 of 26 SESDPROC 303 R4 Ambient Air Sampling Ambient Air Sampling 303 _AF R4 Effective Date January 5 2011 2 4 COPY e Air flow rate barometric pressure and two temperature measuring devices will be verified prior to each sampling event All flow barometric pressure and temperature standard devices are annually calibrated and traceable to a primary standard Anexternal leak check will be performed e The sampler will be programmed to operate and the sampling unit will be locked to prevent tampering Within 8 to 16 hours following the sampling event the exposed filters will be collected and transported refrigerated lt 4 C to the SESD Filter Weighing Laboratory e Field personnel will return the exposed filter data downloads field data sheets and COC to SESD keeping a set of the data records in two separate locations e After sample collection all filters will be stored in petri slides boxed and archived for one 1 year at lt 4 C and at least two 2 years at ambient room temperature lt 25 C Sampling of Particulate Matter in Ambient Air as PMio The following is a synopsis of procedures which should be strictly adhered to for the sampling of particulate matter as PMio in air All fil
50. ent Version SESD Operating Procedure for Field Equipment Cleaning and Decontamination SESDPROC 205 Most Recent Version ee a ee SESD Operating Procedure Page 5 of 16 SESDPROC 307 R2 Soil Gas Sampling Soil Gas Sampling 307 _AF R2 Effective Date September 8 2010 m a mr ree mua fe Pe COPY SESD Operating Procedure for Field Sampling Quality Control SESDPROC 011 Most Recent Version SESD Operating Procedure for Logbooks SESDPROC 010 Most Recent Version SESD Operating Procedure for Packaging Marking Labeling and Shipping of Environmental and Waste Samples SESDPROC 209 Most Recent Version SESD Operating Procedure for Sample and Evidence Management SESDPROC 005 Most Recent Version The Yellow Field Book Kejr Engineering Inc Salinas Kansas 2000 US EPA 1999 Compendium of Methods for the Determination of Toxic Organic Compounds in Ambient Air Second Edition Compendium Method TO 15 Determination of Volatile Organic Compounds VOCs in Air Collected in Specially Prepared Canisters and Analyzed by Gas Chromatography Mass Spectrometry GC MS Center for Environmental Research Information Office of Research and Development Cincinnati OH EPA 625 R 96 010b US EPA Analytical Support Branch Laboratory Operations and Quality Assurance Manual Region 4 SESD Athens GA Most Recent Version US EPA April 13 1981 Final Regulation Package for Compliance with DOT Regulations in the Shipment of Environme
51. ermanent Soil Gas Installations A A A A eee SESD Operating Procedure Page 15 of 16 SESDPROC 307 R2 Soil Gas Sampling Soil Gas Sampling 307 _AF R2 Effective Date September 8 2010 _ e re t aa aaa a a a a COPY 5 Sampling PRT and Permanent Soil Gas Installations Soil gas samples may be collected from PRT and permanent soil gas implant installations using one of several methods listed below Canister sampling is the most common method utilized by SESD Canister Sampling for Laboratory Analysis After installation is complete and immediately prior to sampling a flow limiting device consisting of a sintered stainless steel filter and a critical orifice is attached at the sampling end of the tubing After the device is connected to the Teflon tubing it is necessary to remove all stagnant or ambient air from the sample string This volume equal to approximately three times the volume of the sample string should be estimated or calculated and attention must be given to not over purging the estimated or calculated volume of the tubing and sample interval prior to sampling Line purging can be accomplished using a low flow pump such as a personal air sampling pump or a TVA1000 After all stagnant ambient air has been removed the purging pump is removed and an evacuated canister is attached using a Swagelok or other suitable secure connection After connection the valve on the canister is opened pulling soil gas
52. ery dirty precleaning with a brush and tap water may be necessary 4 Optional Flush with isopropy alcohol free of ketones or with methanol This step is optional but should be considered when sampling in highly impacted media such as non aqueous phase liquids or if equipment blanks from previous sampling events showed the potential for cross contamination of organics 5 Rinse with distilled deionized water Decontaminating Submersible Pumps Submersible pumps may be used during well development groundwater sampling or other investigative activities The pumps will be cleaned and flushed before and between uses This cleaning process will consist of an external detergent solution wash and tap water rinse a flush of detergent solution through the pump followed ARCADIS SOP Field Equipment Decontamination 2 Rev 3 Rev Date April 26 2010 by a flush of potable water through the pump Flushing will be accomplished by using an appropriate container filled with detergent solution and another contained filled with potable water The pump will run long enough to effectively flush the pump housing and hose unless new disposable hose is used Caution should be exercised to avoid contact with the pump casing and water in the container while the pump is running do not use metal drums or garbage cans to avoid electric shock Disconnect the pump from the power source before handling The pump and hose should be placed on or
53. etry which the Region 4 laboratory does not have all sample media preparation and analysis will have to be contracted At least one month s notice prior to sampling should be given to obtain a contract laboratory for any dioxin and dibenzofuran analysis It is important that the contract specify a number of details to assure accurate results All of the PUF media and a representative number of each batch of quartz pre filters should be checked by the contract laboratory to assure that there is no contamination Each PUF plug should be pre spiked by the contract laboratory with dioxin and dibenzofuran surrogates as a check of the accuracy of the method e Each set of PUF plugs and quartz filters should be securely packed in sealed containers and in coolers to prevent damage during shipment The sampling media should be shipped air freight to minimize the time between cleanup and sampling Chain of custody shall be maintained for all samples 3 5 2 Sample Collection Procedure The following procedure will be followed for the collection of all High Volume PUF samples for dioxins and dibenzofurans analyses Latex gloves will be used when handling all PUF cartridges and quartz particulate pre filters Assure that the red silicon upper and lower gaskets are in place in the PUF cartridge housing Remove the PUF cartridge from the shipping can Unwrap and insert the PUF cartridge into the High Volume Hi Vol PUF sampler s chamber Install the
54. g Methodology Most Recent Version Title 40 CFR Part 58 Appendix D Network Design for State and Local Air Monitoring Stations SLAMS National Air Monitoring Stations NAMS and Photochemical Assessment Monitoring Stations PAMS Most Recent Version Title 40 CFR Part 58 Appendix E Probe and Monitoring Path Siting Criteria for Ambient Air Quality Monitoring Most Recent Version I SESD Operating Procedure Page 9 of 26 SESDPROC 303 R4 Ambient Air Sampling Ambient Air Sampling 303 _AF R4 Effective Date January 5 2011 COPY Title 49 CFR Parts 171 to 179 Most Recent Version US Environmental Protection Agency US EPA 1994 Quality Assurance Handbook for Air Pollution Measurement Systems Volume I Principles EPA 600 R 94 038a April1994 US EPA 1995 Quality Assurance Handbook for Air Pollution Measurement Systems Volume IV Meteorological Measurements revised edition EPA 600 R 94 038d March 1995 US EPA 1998 Quality Assurance Handbook for Air Pollution Measurement System Volume II Part 1 Ambient Air Quality Monitoring Program Quality System Development EPA 454 R 98 004 August 1998 commonly referred to as the Red Book US EPA 1998 EPA Quality Assurance Document Method Compendium PM 5 Mass Weighing Laboratory Standard Operating Procedures for the Performance Evaluation Program United States Environmental Protection Agency Office of Air Quality Planning and Standards October 1998 US EPA 2006
55. g the PUF media and cutting the PUF plugs PUF media should be specified as not containing any fire retardants It should be stored in the dark to prevent photo oxidation It should be less than two years old and should be stored ina pesticide free environment Care should be exercised in cutting the PUF It should be thoroughly wet with tap water prior to cutting A drill press and stainless steel PUF cutting die should be used The drill press area should be free of oil and a polyethylene cutting block should be used to stop the die at the bottom of the drill press stroke do not use wood Water should be sprayed on the die to help prevent snagging as the PUF is cut After the plugs are cut they should be rinsed with tap water and followed by a rinse with analyte free water Finally the excess water should be squeezed out The PUF XAD cartridges are assembled using a modified glass sleeve containing an extra extra coarse frit to retain the XAD resin in the following manner A 3 4 inch layer of XAD resin is poured on top of the frit followed by a 12 inch PUF plug to retain the XAD resin The assembled PUF XAD cartridges are delivered to the extraction laboratory for cleaning and checking The extraction laboratory will be given a minimum of three weeks notice for cleaning and checking the PUF XAD cartridges The cleaned PUF XAD cartridges should be wrapped in aluminum foil and packed in pre cleaned metal cans or glass jars cushioned by new p
56. have a minimum amount of vacuum approximately 6 inches of Hg or slightly greater 3 Record the date and time of valve closing on the sample log and COC form 4 Close the valve on the nested soil gas sample tubing or replace Swagelok cap 5 Once all the nested samples have been collected be sure the well cover if applicable is properly re installed and secured 6 Remove the particulate filters and flow controllers from the SUMMA canisters re install the brass plugs on the canister fittings and tighten with the appropriate wrench 7 Package the canisters and flow controllers in the shipping container supplied by the laboratory for return shipment to the laboratory The SUMMA canisters should not be preserved with ice or refrigeration during shipment 8 Complete the appropriate forms and sample labels as directed by the laboratory e g affix card with a string 9 Complete the COC form and place the requisite copies in a shipping container Close the shipping container and affix a custody seal to the container closure Ship the container to the laboratory via overnight carrier e g Federal Express for analysis VII Soil Gas Monitoring Point Abandonment if the single or nested soil gas ports were installed in a semi permanent manner and the soil gas samples have been collected the soil gas monitoring points will be abandoned by pulling up the sample tubing Since the boring is filled with bentonite and sand no additi
57. he resultant annular space is grouted using one of the following procedures which are dependent on the depth and stability of the open hole e a e jaa Bana a Ifthe resultant open hole is shallow ten feet or less and the hole walls are stable the hole may either be filled with bentonite pellets hydrated in lifts or grouted using a 30 solids bentonite grout poured from the surface rios vit b Tf the hole is deeper than ten to fifteen feet better results may be obtained by using a tremie pipe to place a pumpable grout Y inch PVC tremie pipe or Geoprobe nylon grout tubing is threaded down the annulus to the top of the bead bentonite seal The tremie is pulled off the bottom to prevent jetting out the seal and grout is pumped until the annulus is filled Procedures are similar to those for well annular seals described in SESDGUID 101 Section 2 3 5 11 For permanent or long term installations the tubing should be protected by an appropriate surface completion such as a flush vault or well protective casing similar to well protective casings as described in SESDGUID 101 The finish should be performed after 24 hours of grout curing A A A AS LRD SESD Operating Procedure Page 14 of 16 SESDPROC 307 R2 i Soil Gas Sampling Soil Gas Sampling 307 _AF R2 Effective Date September 8 2010 COPY 12 After installation is complete the soil gas implant is sampled using one of the methods described in Section 5 Sampling PRT and P
58. hip the pre weighed filters and chain of custody COC forms to the field personnel e Filters and COC forms for Region 4 are passed directly to the field scientists a a a SESD Operating Procedure Page 16 of 26 SESDPROC 303 R4 Ambient Air Sampling Ambient Air Sampling 303 _AF R4 Effective Date January 5 2011 COPY O e After sampling filters will be transported to the SESD Filter Weighing Laboratory logged into the database refrigerated until a batch is completed moved to the laboratory unloaded from the cassettes equilibrated for at least 24 hours and post weighed The filter refrigerator temperature will be monitored and recorded on a daily basis e During the post weighing session the filter batch should pass 100mg and 200mg balance checks 3ug post batch stability check 15ug and laboratory blank check 15ug SESD will calculate the tare weight from the laboratory analyses and will calculate a concentration from the field data All field data and laboratory data will be archived and backup data will be kept on the network Chain of custody and all accompanying field data must be maintained for all samples eo ONT RA SD SESD Operating Procedure Page 17 of 26 SESDPROC 303 R4 Ambient Air Sampling Ambient Air Sampling 303 _AF R4 Effective Date January 5 2011 COPY 3 NON CRITERIA POLLUTANT MONITORING FOR AIR POLLUTANTS FOR WHICH NATIONAL AMBIENT AIR QUALITY STANDARDS HAVE NOT BEEN ESTABL
59. hould be set to turn the sampler on and off at the desired times The operator should retrieve and secure the sample as soon as possible after the sampling period ends The sampler should then be manually turned on and allowed to run for two minutes A final flowrate should be recorded on the sample data sheet The final flowrate should be at least 150 liters per minute The PUF XAD cartridge should be removed and the quartz pre filter folded and placed in the top of the PUF XAD cartridge The PUF XAD cartridge and pre filter should be re wrapped in the original aluminum foil and placed back in the shipping container The container should then be tightly sealed Complete the sample data sheet and Chain Of Custody Record and seal the shipping container with a sample custody seal Finally the shipping container containing the sample should be placed in a cooler containing frozen eutectic salt packs at a nominal temperature of 15 C When all samples are collected from all sites the cooler should be sealed with sample custody tape for transport back to the laboratory Upon arrival of the metal container at the laboratory the samples shall be stored in the metal container in a refrigerator until submitted for extraction 3 4 Collecting Samples for Metals Analysis Using the High Volume Sampler The following is a synopsis of procedures which should be strictly adhered to for the collection of samples for metals analysis in air using the High Vo
60. iculate Matter in the Atmosphere High Volume Method Mos t Recent Version Title 40 CFR Part 50 Appendix C Measurement Principle and Calibration Procedure for the Measurement of Carbon Monoxide in the Atmosphere Non Dispersive Infrared Photometry Most Recent Version Title 40 CFR Part 50 Appendix D Measurement Principle and Calibration Procedure for the Measurement of Ozone in the Atmosphere Most Recent Version Title 40 CFR Part 50 Appendix F Measurement Principle and Calibration Procedure for the Measurement of Nitrogen Dioxide in the Atmosphere Gas Phase Chemiluminescence Most Recent Version Title 40 CFR Part 50 Appendix G Reference Method for the Determination of Lead in Suspended Particulate Matter Collected From Ambient Air Most Recent Version Title 40 CFR Part 50 Appendix J Reference Method for the Determination of Particulate Matter as PMio in the Atmosphere Most Recent Version Title 40 CFR Part 50 Appendix L Reference Method for the Determination of Fine Particulate Matter as PM s in the Atmosphere Most Recent Version Title 40CFR Part 53 Ambient Air Monitoring Reference and Equivalent Methods Mos t Recent Version Title 40 CFR Part 58 Ambient Air Quality Surveillance Most Recent Version Title 40 CFR Part 58 Appendix A Quality Assurance Requirements for State and Local Air Monitoring Stations SLAMS Most Recent Version Title 40 CFR Part 58 Appendix C Ambient Air Quality Monitorin
61. ient Air Sampling Ambient Air Sampling 303 _AF R4 Effective Date January 5 2011 O COPY 3 4 Collecting Samples for Metals Analysis Using the High Volume Sampler 23 3 4 1 Sample Collection Procedure sccesssssscosovorssscccevssccscssssccccovovovesesececascovenccesses 24 3 4 2 Integrated Sample Collection Procedure oommosme s 9 9 e mms 24 3 5 Sampling for Dioxin And Dibenzofuran Analyses with High Volume PUF Samplers Using Method TO 9A oomonccconononcccconococonaconenconacoononionooasunoconcoraracorososasos 25 3 3 1 General TT OFIMATION aida 25 3 5 2 Sample Collection Procedure sscscccccsssssecssrsssccesessssrscsccessvssscnscensessenvcseneess 25 SESD Operating Procedure Page 5 of 26 SESDPROC 303 R4 Ambient Air Sampling Ambient Air Sampling 303 _AF R4 Effective Date January 5 2011 D COPY 1 GENERAL INFORMATION 1 1 Purpose This document describes general and specific procedures methods and considerations to be used and observed when collecting ambient air samples for field screening or laboratory analysis Air toxics as used in this procedure means air pollutants for which National Ambient Air Quality Standards have not been established Criteria pollutants mean air pollutants for which National Ambient Air Quality Standards have been established 1 2 Scope Application The procedures contained in this document are to be used by field personnel when collecting and handling ambient air sample
62. in clean polyethylene sheeting to avoid contact with the ground surface Vil Waste Management Equipment decontamination rinsate will be managed in conjunction with all other waste produced during the field sampling effort Waste management procedures are outlined in the work plan or Waste Management Plan WMP Vill Data Recording and Management Equipment cleaning and decontamination will be noted in the field notebook Information will include the type of equipment cleaned the decontamination location and any deviations from this SOP Specific factors that should be noted include solvent used if any and source of water Any unusual field conditions should be noted if there is potential to impact the efficiency of the decontamination or subsequent sample collection An inventory of the solvents brought on site and used and removed from the site will be maintained in the files Records will be maintained for any solvents used in decontamination including lot number and expiration date Containers with decontamination fluids will be labeled IX Quality Assurance Equipment blanks should be collected to verify that the decontamination procedures are effective in minimizing potential for cross contamination The equipment blank is prepared by pouring deionized water over the clean and dry tools and collecting the deionized water into appropriate sample containers Equipment blanks should be analyzed for the same set of parameters that
63. ing Ozone Analyzers The following is a synopsis of procedures which should be strictly adhered to for the auditing of ozone at ambient monitoring sites e The photometer audit instrument will meet 40 CFR Part 50 Appendix D specifications for a Primary Standard Calibration Photometer This instrument will be re plumbed to act as an analyzer to measure test gas concentrations e The photometer will be verified quarterly against a National Institute of Standards and Technology NIST Standard Reference Photometer before use e The mobile laboratory will meet the specifications of monitor reference equivalent designation for temperature control which is between 20 30 degrees Celsius when the analyzer is in operation e The probe line must meet the requirements stated in 40 CFR Part 58 for materials and sample residence time e Flows will be calibrated annually and all flow calibrations will be traceable to a primary standard Flows will be corrected to EPA standard temperature and pressure 25 C and 760 mm Hg e The ozone generator calibrators flow and ozone generation output will be calibrated annually e The ozone generator and photometer will operate using zero air supplied by a zero air generator The zero air scrubber components will be replaced annually or if anomalies in the zero measurement are observed The desiccant will be regenerated when two thirds 2 3 of the blue indicating silica gel has turned pink e During the a
64. ject Manager PM will be responsible for initiating the review and update If the review indicates additions or changes are required the PMP will be updated by preparing changes to specific sections The information presented in this PMP covers general procedures for implementing applicable USEPA guidance and Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality MDEQ requirements to ensure that data of verifiable quality are generated This is necessary to ensure the validity of the results of the investigation Hercules Subcontractors will also be contracted to perform activities in accordance with this PMP The analytical laboratory will perform analyses in accordance with USEPA approved methods and as further defined by the laboratory standard operating procedures as well as the project s Quality Assurance Project Plan QAPP and the Work Plan requirements This PMP addresses the general activities that may be performed in accordance with the AO to achieve the project objectives The investigation is being performed under the direction of the USEPA to assess the presence magnitude extent direction and rate of movement of any of the constituents to be monitored under the AO the Constituents An environmental contractor will be selected to perform and oversee the field operations as well as compile and submit the final report on behalf of Hercules Accredited contract laboratories will be selected to provide analytical support Geotech
65. k it is possible to salvage the installation by removing the implant and sealing the small hole on the bottom of the implant if present with foil or with a small sheet metal screw then returning the implant to the hole 7 After the implant has been docked use a pull cap and pull the probe rod approximately one foot exposing the implant Observe the tubing to make sure that anchor remained in place and is not being pulled with the rod 8 Ifthe implant remained in place slowly pour a measured amount of 60 100 mesh glass beads down the inside of the probe rod The glass beads are used as a filter pack around the implant The implant should be covered with beads to approximately six inches above the top of the implant The volume of beads should be calculated based on the length of implant used While pouring the beads it is advisable to gently shake the tubing to prevent the beads from bridging inside the probe rod 9 After placing the beads the implant is sealed using a flowable mixture of the glass beads and fine powdered bentonite To accomplish this two to three feet of rod is pulled and the mixture is slowly poured into the rod above the bead packed implant As with the bead placement similar care should be taken to avoid bridging of this mixture After placement of the bead bentonite seal hydrate by pouring one gallon of de 1 onized water above the seal 10 After placement and hydration of the seal the rod string is removed and t
66. k fittings Remove the flush Swagelok cap from the sample port and install a Swagelok nut ferrules and sample tubing into the sub siab port Connect the two way valve and the portable purge pump using a length of Teflon sample tubing Record on the sample log and COC form the fiow controller number with the appropriate SUMMA canister number a Perform a leak down test by replacing the nut which secures sample tubing with the cap from the canister or closing the valve on the sample port This will create a closed system Open the canister O ARCADIS 10 11 SOP Soil Gas Sampling Using Single or Nested Ports 11 Rev 4 Rev Date July 9 2010 valve and quickly close it the vacuum should increase approaching 30 Hg If there are no leaks in the system this vacuum should be held If vacuum holds proceed with sample collection if not attempt to rectify the situation by tightening fittings The seal around the soil gas sampling port and the numerous connections comprising the sampling train will be evaluated for leaks using helium as a tracer gas The helium tracer gas will be administered according to the methods established in the appropriate guidance documents and SOP Administering Tracer Gas Open the two way valve and purge the soil gas sampling port and tubing with the portable sampling pump Purge approximately three volumes of air from the soil gas sampling port and sampling line using a flow rate of 200 mL mi
67. ld notes recorded in a bound field logbook will be generated as well as chain of custody documentation in accordance with SESD Operating Procedure for Logbooks SESDPROC 010 and SESD Operating Procedure for Sample and Evidence Management SESDPROC 005 NN SESD Operating Procedure Page 6 of 26 SESDPROC 303 R4 Ambient Air Sampling Ambient Air Sampling 303 _AF R4 Effective Date January 5 2011 COPY 1 6 General Precautions 1 6 1 Safety Proper safety precautions must be observed when collecting ambient air monitoring samples Refer to the SESD Safety Health and Environmental Management Program SHEMP Procedures and Policy Manual and any pertinent site specific Health and Safety Plans HASPs for guidelines on safety precautions These guidelines however should only be used to complement the judgment of an experienced professional Address chemicals that pose specific toxicity or safety concerns and follow any other relevant requirements as appropriate 1 6 2 Procedural Precautions The following precautions should be considered when collecting ambient air monitoring samples Special care must be taken not to contaminate samples This includes storing samples in a secure location to preclude conditions which could alter the properties of the sample Samples shall be custody sealed during long term storage or shipment e Collected samples are in the custody of the sampler or sample custodian until the samples are
68. lt 10 of mercury should be maintained Record the measured flow rate and vacuum pressure during sample collection The cutoff value for vacuum differs in the literature from 10 of water column ITRC 2007 to 136 of water column or 10 of mercury http www dtsc ca gov lawsregspolicies policies SiteCleanup upload SMBR _ADV_activesoilgasinvst pdf A detailed discussion of the achievable flow rates in various permeability materials can be found in Nicholson 2007 Related issues of contaminant partitioning are summarized in ASTM D5314 92 Passive sampling approaches can be considered as an alternative for clay soils although most passive methods for soil gas do not yield a quantitative concentration in soil gas lt is important to record the canister pressure start and stop times and 1D on a proper field sampling form You should observe and record the o ARCADIS SOP Soil Gas Sampling Using Single or Nested Ports 7 Rev 4 Rev Date July 9 2010 time pressure at a mid point in the sample duration It is a good practice to lightly tap the pressure gauge with your finger before reading it to make sure it isn t stuck Ensure that there is still measureable vacuum in the SUMMA after sampling Sometimes the gauges sent from labs have offset errors or they stick When sampling carefully consider elevation If your site is over 2 000 above sea level or the difference in elevation between your site and your lab is more than
69. lume sampler SESD Operating Procedure Page 23 of 26 SESDPROC 303 R4 Ambient Air Sampling Ambient Air Sampling 303 _AF R4 Effective Date January 5 2011 COPY e All quartz filters used will be supplied by the EPA National Filter Distribution Program and of the same quality as supplied to the State and Local Agency Air Monitoring Stations Prior to use all filters will be checked for pinholes and desiccated at 15 C 30 C 3 C and less than 50 percent relative humidity 5 percent for at least 24 hours e A filter field blank will be taken to the field but not exposed Filter field blanks will be analyzed by the laboratory to determine the concentration of metals contained in the filter matrix The number of filter blanks will be determined based on a minimum of one blank for each ten samples collected e Chain of custody must be maintained for all samples 3 4 1 Sample Collection Procedure Samples will be collected using the High Volume sampler as described and operated in accordance with 40 CFR PART 50 APPENDIX B All flow calibration orifices will be traceable to a Primary Standard Rootsmeter Flows will be corrected to EPA standard temperature and pressure 25 C and 760 mm Hg e Digital manometers used to determine flow rates will calibrated by the factory annually e Air Monitoring Staff personnel will remove a 2 inch strip of the exposed filter from one end and discard it Two 1 inch strips will be cut
70. mpt from disclosure under applicable law Any dissemination distribution or copying of this document is strictly prohibited G K ARCADIS 1 Project Organization and Responsibilities 1 1 1 2 1 3 1 4 1 5 1 6 1 7 Appendix A 2999 4 R 3 kp Project Manager Field Coordinator Field Operations Manager QA Manager Project Health amp Safety Manager and Site Safety Officer Task Manager and Technical Staff Analytical Laboratory Other Subcontractors Organizational Chart o gt gt ha A WO OQ Table of Contents Project Management 62 ARCADIS ia USEPA RCRA 3013 a Administrative Order Hattiesburg Mississippi 1 Project Organization and Responsibilities This Project Management Plan PMP has been prepared to support the Phase 1 Sampling and Analysis Work Plan Work Plan by documenting mechanisms that will be implemented to ensure the investigation undertaken by Hercules Incorporated Hercules in Hattiesburg Mississippi pursuant to the May 9 2011 Administrative Order AO issued by Region 4 of the U S Environmental Protection Agency USEPA pursuant to Section 3013 a of the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act RCRA 42 United States Code USC 6934 a is performed in accordance with the requirements of the AO Hercules will review this PMP periodically to ensure its continued applicability Laboratory control limits will be updated annually or as re calculated by the analytical laboratory The Pro
71. n Purge volume is calculated by the following equation purge volume 3 x Pi x inner radius of tubing x length of tubing Purge air should be vented away from personnel and sampling equipment a length of tubing or Tediar bag can be used for this purpose Measure organic vapor levels and tracer gas within the Tedlar bag as appropriate Close the two way valve to isolate the purge pump Open the SUMMA canister valve to initiate sample collection Record on the sample log attached the time sampling began and the canister pressure if the initial vacuum pressure registers less than 25 inches of Hg then the SUMMA canister is not appropriate for use and another canister should be used 12 13 14 Take a photograph of the SUMMA canister and surrounding area unless prohibited by the property owner Check the SUMMA canister pressure approximately half way through the sample duration and note progress on sample logs Steps 2 10 should be repeated for each of the nested soil gas ports samples can be collected concurrently ARCADIS SOP Soil Gas Sampling Using Single or Nested Ports 12 Rev 4 Rev Date July 9 2010 Termination of Sample Collection 1 Arrive at the SUMMA canister location at least 1 2 hours prior to the end of the required sampling interval e g 8 24 hours 2 Record the final vacuum pressure Stop collecting the sample by closing the SUMMA canister valves The canister should
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73. ng equipment that is brought into contact with environmental media to be sampled is free from analytes of interest and or constituents that would interfere with laboratory analysis for analytes of interest Equipment must be cleaned prior to use for sampling or contact with environmenta media to be sampled and prior to shipment or storage The effectiveness of the decontamination procedure should be verified by collecting and analyzing equipment blank samples The equipment cleaning procedures described herein includes pre field in the field and post field cleaning of sampling tools which will be conducted at an established equipment decontamination area EDA on site as appropriate Equipment that may require decontamination at a given site includes soil sampling tools groundwater sediment and surface water sampling devices water testing instruments down hole instruments and other activity specific sampling equipment Non disposable equipment will be cleaned before collecting each sample between sampling events and prior to leaving the site Cleaning procedures for sampling equipment will be monitored by collecting equipment blank samples as specified in the applicable work plan or field sampling plan Dedicated and or disposable not to be re used sampling equipment will not require decontamination ll Personnel Qualifications ARCADIS field sampling personnel will have current health and safety training including 40 hour HAZWOPE
74. nical work will be performed by a water well driller licensed in the state of Mississippi 2999 4 RIGIKp Project Management 62 ARCADIS man USEPA RCRA 3013 a Administrative Order Hattiesburg Mississippi The PM and Field Operations Manager are primarily responsible for the implementation of the PMP and quality assurance and quality contro QA QC programs on the project The specific QA responsibilities of the key project personne are described in the QAPP The organizational chart for the project is provided as Attachment A 4 4 Project Manager The selected contractor will identify a PM for the project The PM will oversee the implementation of all schedules and budgets He will establish and interpret all contract policies and procedures and access appropriate resources in order to maintain technical quality The PM will work with the Field Operations Manager and QA Manager to resolve any QA QC issues during the implementation of the site activities The PM is responsible for all field activities The PM will also be responsible for reviewing any new work not currently defined to determine whether the PMP will require amendments or modifications In addition the PM is responsible for distributing all site specific plans and related documents to the Field Operations Manager and the Laboratory PM who in turn distribute it to the appropriate technical staff Specific PM responsibilities include Overseeing day to day task perf
75. ntal Laboratory Samples Memo from David Weitzman Work Group Chairman Office of Occupational Health and Safety PM 273 US EPA Safety Health and Environmental Management Program Procedures and Policy Manual Region 4 SESD Athens GA Most Recent Version Geoprobe Systems Direct Push Installation of Devices for Active Soil Gas Sampling amp Monitoring Technical Bulletin No MK3098 Prepared May 2006 1 5 General Precautions 1 5 1 Safety Proper safety precautions must be observed when collecting soil gas samples Refer to the SESD Safety Health and Environmental Management Program SHEMP Procedures and Policy Manual and any pertinent site specific Health and Safety Plans HASP for guidelines on safety precautions These guidelines should be used to complement the judgment of an experienced professional Address chemicals that pose specific toxicity or safety concerns and follow any other relevant requirements as appropriate A A A SESD Operating Procedure Page 6 of 16 SESDPROC 307 R2 Soil Gas Sampling Soil Gas Sampling 307 _AF R2 Effective Date September 8 2010 COPY 1 5 2 Procedural Precautions The following precautions should be considered when collecting soil gas samples Special care must be taken not to contaminate samples This includes storing samples in a secure location to preclude conditions which could alter the properties of the sample Samples shall be custody sealed during long term s
76. ocument are to be used by field personnel when collecting and handling soil gas samples in the field On the occasion that SESD field personnel determine that any of the procedures described in this section are either inappropriate inadequate or impractical and that another procedure must be used to obtain a soil gas sample the variant procedure will be documented in the field log book along with a description of the circumstances requiring its use Mention of trade names or commercial products does not constitute endorsement or recommendation for use 1 3 Documentation Verification This procedure was prepared by persons deemed technically competent by SESD management based on their knowledge skills and abilities and has been tested in practice and reviewed in print by a subject matter expert The official copy of this procedure resides on the SESD Local Area Network LAN The Document Control Coordinator DCC is responsible for ensuring the most recent version of the procedure is placed on LAN and for maintaining records of review conducted prior to its issuance 1 4 References Geoprobe Systems Tools and Equipment Catalog Kejr Engineering Inc Salinas Kansas 1997 International Air Transport Authority IATA Dangerous Goods Regulations Most Recent Version SESD Operating Procedure for Control of Records SESDPROC 002 Most Recent Version SESD Operating Procedure for Equipment Inventory and Management SESDPROC 104 Most Rec
77. olyethylene bubble wrap to prevent breakage during shipment Prepared PUF XAD sample cartridges that are pre packed in solvent washed metal cans will be obtained from the extraction laboratory prior to sampling The cans should be packed inside coolers frozen eutectic salt packs Blue Ice to maintain a temperature of less than 15 C nw T T TTT TA E SESD Operating Procedure Page 22 of 26 SESDPROC 303 R4 Ambient Air Sampling Ambient Air Sampling 303 _AF R4 Effective Date January 5 2011 O COPY 3 3 2 Sample Collection Procedure The following procedure will be followed for all High Volume PUF XAD sampling Powder free latex gloves will be used when handling all PUF XAD cartridges and quartz particulate pre filters Assure that the red silicon upper and lower gaskets located in the cartridge housing are in place Then remove the PUF XAD cartridge from the shipping container remove from the foil and insert the cartridge into the High Volume sampler s chamber The pre filter should be installed in the filter holder using caution not to over tighten the fittings The foil should be placed back in the shipping container The container should be labeled with site ID operator s name and sample date and placed in the High Volume sampler enclosure until the sample is collected The High Volume sampler should be turned on and allowed to run for two minutes An initial flowrate should be recorded on the sample data sheet The timer s
78. onal abandonment steps are necessary Ensure that the boring location and surrounding area are returned to as close to their original appearance as possible ARCADIS SOP Soil Gas Sampling Using Single or Nested Ports 13 Rev 4 Rev Date July 9 2010 Vill Waste Management The waste materials generated by these activities should be minimal Personal protective equipment such as gloves and other disposable equipment i e tubing should be collected by field personnel for proper disposal Any soils brought up from the borehole should be disposed of in a manner consistent with the project workplan IX Data Recording and Management Measurements will be recorded on the sample log at the time of measurement with notations of the project name sample date sample start and finish time sample location e g GPS coordinates distance from permanent structure canister serial number flow controller serial number initial vacuum reading and final pressure reading Field sampling logs and COC records will be transmitted to the Project Manager X Quality Assurance Duplicate samples should be collected in the field as a quality assurance step Generally duplicates are taken of 10 of samples but project specific requirements should take precedence Soil gas sample analysis will generally be performed using USEPA TO 15 methodology or a project specific constituent list Method TO 15 uses a quadrupole or ion trap GC MS with a c
79. ormance including all technical and administrative operations e Coordinating with the Hercules PM e Tracking schedules and budgets and management of mobilization and contract closeout activities e Performing assessment and oversight duties as described in the Work Plan e Selecting and monitoring technical staff Reviewing and approving all final reports and other work products and Distributing the QA QC Plan and the site Health and Safety Plan to the technical staff and subcontractors 2999 4 R 3 kp Project Management 62 ARCADIS man USEPA RCRA 3013 a Administrative Order Hattiesburg Mississippi 1 2 Field Coordinator Fieid Operations Manager The contractor will provide a Field Coordinator Field Operations Manager for the project As Field Coordinator the selected individual will interface between the PM and subcontractors to ensure that all personnel supplies and equipment necessary for completion of field activities are available In the role of Field Operations Manager the selected individual will coordinate and be present during all sampling activities and will ensure the availability and maintenance of all sampling materials equipment The Field Operations Manager will be responsible for the completion of all sampling and chain of custody documentation and the overall quality of work performed during the investigation at the site as it relates to the following specific responsibilities e Implementation of th
80. r management for site health and safety 1 5 Task Manager and Technical Staff The Task Manager and technical staff for this program will be specified in advance by the contractor The technical staff will implement project and site tasks analyze data and prepare reports support materials as directed by the Task Manager Al personne assigned will be experienced professionals who possess the degree of specialization and technical competence required to perform the required work effectively and efficiently Project personnel will hold current certifications documenting appropriate training for assigned tasks as required 1 6 Analytical Laboratory The analytical laboratories providing analytical services will be chosen as appropriate for the project requirements The analytical laboratory shall be accredited for the analytical parameters required for the project and covered under the scope of the certification programs The laboratory QA programs will be reviewed by the QA Manager The laboratory must provide an experienced PM to coordinate between the QA Manager and the laboratory The laboratory staff shall include a QA Officer Coordinator who is independent of the day to day operations of the laboratory The specific duties of each Laboratory PM and Laboratory QA Officer on the project include e Reviewing the QA QC Plan to verify that analytical operations will meet project requirements e Documenting and implementing site specific QA QC
81. re near combustion engine exhausts If equipment is damaged to the extent that decontamination is uncertain due to cracks or dents the equipment should not be used and should be discarded or submitted for repair prior to use for sample collection A proper shipping determination will be performed by a DOT trained individual for cleaning materials shipped by ARCADIS Q ARCADIS SOP Field Equipment Decontamination 2 Rev 3 Rev Date April 26 2010 V Health and Safety Considerations Review the material safety data sheets MSDS for the cleaning materials used in decontamination If solvent is used during decontamination work in a well ventilated area and stand upwind while applying solvent to equipment Apply solvent in a manner that minimizes potential for exposure to workers Follow health and safety procedures outlined in the HASP Vi Procedure A designated area will be established to clean sampling equipment in the field prior to sample collection Equipment cleaning areas will be set up within or adjacent to the specific work area but not at a location exposed to combustion engine exhaust Detergent solutions will be prepared in clean containers for use in equipment decontamination Cleaning Sampling Equipment 1 Wash the equipment pump with potable water 2 Wash with detergent solution Alconox Liquinox or equivalent to remove all visible particulate matter and any residual oils or grease 3 If equipment is v
82. riimemrress 16 2 5 Laboratory Filter Analysis of Particulate Matter in Ambient Air as PM25 in the PM s Performance Evaluation Program comonoomsonoorennoresororancononacaneeonosos 16 3 NON CRITERIA POLLUTANT MONITORING FOR AIR POLLUTANTS FOR WHICH NATIONAL AMBIENT AIR QUALITY STANDARDS HAVE NOT BEEN ESTABLISHED scscccccscccoresscvscseceserccessssscnsccccsooesesessnssversessnscaccnonsesees 18 3 1 Formaldehyde Sampling With Dinitrophenylhydrazine Cartridges Using Method TO 11A sessssossssesesessosessssssoosssssossooevenoovesesesvosososssoseseseeeseesoosesoeeeeesssseseseo 18 3 2 Volatile Organic Compounds VOC Sampling with SUMMA Electropolished Stainless Steel Canisters or Silcosteel Canisters Using Method TO 15A oessresssssoosesossssseseeseseoseseossosooceereceosovssosseooereececeseeossesoperecereececeee 19 3 2 1 Sample Collection Procedure s s sssssseresvsvesrserserevsscenseoronevonseacnsnsenseaeneneonees 20 3 2 2 Grab Sample Collection Procedure moomomommorsimsismsrriiinisisissrerescesos 21 3 2 3 Time Integrated Sample Collection Procedure 21 3 3 Sampling for Semi Volatile Organic Compounds SVOC Analysis with High Volume PUF Samplers Using Methods TO 4A amp TO 13A sscscssereerseenessees 21 3 3 1 PUF Cleaning Procedure scssesesssserserserscvecrcosvoensensrsnsecsssnssocconsesncerenseeasanes 22 3 3 2 Sample Collection Procedure ooo 23 nn SESD Operating Procedure Page 4 of 26 SESDPROC 303 R4 Amb
83. rn each time a different location is sampled and the gloves should be donned immediately prior to sampling The gloves should be changed any time during sample collection when their cleanliness is compromised e If possible one member of the field sampling team should take all the notes and photographs fill out tags etc while the other members collect the samples Use O rings on all tooling adapters and probe rods to ensure that the entire sampling train is air tight This is necessary to prevent soil ingress during installation and to maintain sample integrity by ensuring that no ambient air is introduced into the sample during collection When using the Post Run Tubing PRT sampling system excavate a small depression around the rods after driving the distance of the intended open interval Fill the depression with bentonite crumbles not pellets and hydrate with tap water to ensure sealing at the ground surface Special care should be taken to keep the rod string aligned with the push axis of the probe machine 2 3 Sample Handling Requirements 1 Soil gas samples will typically be collected by directly filling evacuated specially prepared stainless steel canisters SUMMA or SilcoSteel canisters after sample delivery line purging 2 The canister will be labeled and identified according to SESD Operating Procedure for Packaging Marking Labeling and Shipping of Environmental and Waste Samples SESDPROC 209 A a a
84. rocedures which are used with 1 25 inch diameter probe rod 1 Attach O ring to implant point anchor 2 Press implant point anchor into point holder and attach to first section of probe rod 3 Push implant point anchor to the desired depth for implant installation Using O rings on all rod joints will prevent soil intrusion 4 When the desired depth has been reached attach the implant to the sample delivery tubing This is accomplished by loosening or removing the Swagelok fitting and pressing the tubing into the implant When the end of the tubing is sufficiently engaged in the end of the implant the Swagelok fitting is tightened to secure the tubing in the implant The Swagelok tightening recommendation is 1 and turns after finger tightening It is critical that the tubing be securely attached to the implant so that it does not pull off during subsequent steps of the installation 5 Feed the tubing into the probe rod until the implant reaches the implant point anchor At this point cut the tubing to allow enough tubing to remain for sampling usually three to four feet a ea aa a E TN SESD Operating Procedure Page 13 of 16 SESDPROC 307 R2 Soil Gas Sampling Soil Gas Sampling 307 _AF R2 Effective Date September 8 2010 COPY 6 Rotate the tubing and implant counter clockwise threading the implant into the anchor If there was any soil intrusion during the push the implant may not dock If the implant does not doc
85. s and experience necessary to successfully complete the desired field work ARCADIS personnel responsible for leading soil gas sample collection activities must have previous soil gas sampling experience lll Health and Safety Considerations All sampling personnel should review the appropriate health and safety plan HASP and job loss analysis JLA prior to beginning work to be aware of all potential hazards associated with the job site and the specific installation Field sampling equipment must be carefully handled to minimize the potential for injury and the spread of hazardous substances For vapor port installation drilling with a direct push drilling rig ARCADIS SOP Soil Gas Sampling Using Single or Nested Ports 3 Rev 4 Rev Date July 9 2010 or hollow stem auger rig should be done only by personnel with prior experience using such of equipment IV Equipment List The equipment required to install single or nested soil vapor ports is presented below e Appropriate personal protective equipment PPE as required by the HASP and JLA e Appropriate drill rig to reach necessary sample depth hollow stem auger direct push rig etc o Hollow stem auger rig with interconnecting augers The inner diameter of typical augers ranges from 2 25 inches to 7 75 inches the auger size should be chosen should be large enough to accommodate the number of nested ports that will be installed inside the boring o Direct push
86. s in the field On the occasion that SESD field personnel determine that any of the procedures described in this section are inappropriate inadequate or impractical and that another procedure must be used to obtain an ambient air sample the variant procedure will be documented in the field log book along with a description of the circumstances requiring its use Mention of trade names or commercial products does not constitute endorsement or recommendation for use 1 3 Documentation Verification This procedure was prepared by persons deemed technically competent by SESD management based on their knowledge skills and abilities and have been tested in practice and reviewed in print by a subject matter expert The official copy of this procedure resides on the SESD local area network LAN The Document control Coordinator DCC is responsible for ensuring the most recent version of the procedure is placed on the LAN and for maintaining records of review conducted prior to its issuance 1 4 Quality Control Quality control for sampling associated with ambient air monitoring is method specific The sampling methods described in the sections that follow contain the quality control procedures appropriate for each method 1 5 Records Information generated or obtained by SESD personnel will be organized and accounted for in accordance with SESD records management procedures found in SESD Operating Procedure for Control of Records SESDPROC 002 Fie
87. sssoosssccoseorveseesossesaseesosecorocesovocossssuseosseeoreccesesoosossseeseeseereceeeess 6 1 6 General PrecautionsS eessesereessssessosoossosoooescoecesevessossosecoeercosoaesosevoseseeosovoseeooecee 7 1 6 1 Safety sessssssessssessouoseorenseseoecosooroseesenooeeececorosroseoroeseeosvororeesreresesososeoseeeeeeeseeeneseoseeee 7 1 6 2 Procedural Precautions ssssssssssessocsesesennsseooeoeossesovoceeseccorsoocosesseseeeeeseeeecceeeonesee 7 1 7 References cccccccssscccssossccccccssecsnenscscesessvenccscnccocerssssesenesssssssesosssocovevensensoesessnsesseeee 8 2 AUDITING OF OZONE AND CARBON MONOXIDE MONITORING SITES IN THE NATIONAL PERFORMANCE AUDIT PROGRAM NPAP ccer00 11 2 1 Auditing Ozone Analyzers s essoesssesseovereeoeoneceoeeeesesevoroeerereveeoseeoesceseseeerereseeeeeesee 11 2 1 1 Audit Procedure ccreccccsreccssssssssrsscecsccccccccenscncssccsscessoscnscsnonsensssoocossssssescesesocenses 12 2 2 Auditing Carbon Monoxide Analyzers oooococoonecoonocnonoonaneononoonocoranononcenenosoancososs 13 2 2 1 Audit Procedure ssssssosesessosesoessesesooeoessooooeeseeseoeceneesovessseocessoooseevooveeeeeeesooseeoe 13 2 3 Sampling of Particulate Matter in Ambient Air as PM sin the PM2 5 Performance Evaluation Program oocommmsrecnreciocaricnonooronnerccorancocaracarenaaconooccos 14 2 4 Sampling of Particulate Matter in Ambient Air as PM cevcecasvendeicecscarasaveceesce 15 2 4 1 Sample Collection Procedure nmmmommmmmsrirmsi
88. started indicating that the expendable point has been ejected The rods can then be pulled to expose the desired open sampling interval Using a properly decontaminated water level sounder check if conditions warrant to make sure groundwater is not present prior to proceeding with Step 6 Secure the PRT adapter to a length of tubing sufficient to reach from the sampling interval to the surface with several feet of excess tubing extending beyond the top of the probe rod to facilitate sampling The adapter is secured tightly to the tubing using electrical tape This will not compromise the integrity of the sample to be collected as the sample is pulled directly through the adapter and is never exposed to the tape Run the tubing and adapter into the probe rod and using steady downward pressure turn the tubing counter clockwise to dock the adapter into the top of the expendable point holder Tug gently on the tubing to ensure that the adapter engaged with the expendable point holder Continue rotating tubing until the adapter is firmly seated Failure to dock could indicate that soil intruded during the push or that the expendable point was lost during the push At this point the PRT system has been installed and is ready for sampling If the sample can not be coll ected immediately the end of the tubing should be capped with a stainless steel Swagelok cap Sampling is conducted using one of the procedures described in Section 5 Sampling
89. ted to include the daily monitoring and recording of the refrigerator temperature SESDPROC 303 R2 Ambient Air Sampling SESDPROC 303 R1 replaces October 30 2009 General Corrected any typographical grammatical and or editorial errors Title Page Under Author changed Danny France to Richard Guillot Under Approvals changed Branch Chief from Antonio Quinones to Archie Lee History Changed Field Quality Manager to Document Control Coordinator Section 1 3 Omitted reference to the H drive Changed the Field Quality Manager to the Document Control Coordinator SESD Operating Procedure Page 2 of 26 SESDPROC 303 R4 Ambient Air Sampling Ambient Air Sampling 303 _AF R4 Effective Date January 5 2011 Section 2 All previous sections were deleted New sections were added Section 3 Section 3 1 was rewritten Section 3 8 Removed to separate guidance document Section 3 9 Removed to separate guidance document November 1 2007 SESDPROC 303 R1 Ambient Air Sampling replaces SESDPROC 303 RO General Corrected any typographical grammatical and or editorial errors Title Page Changed title for Antonio Quinones from Environmental Investigations Branch to Enforcement and Investigations Branch Section 1 3 Updated information to reflect that the procedure is located on the H drive of the LA
90. teps should be used to collect a soil gas sample from each of the single or nested probes installed using the above procedure QO ARCADIS SOP Soil Gas Sampling Using Single or Nested Ports 10 Rev 4 Rev Date July 9 2010 Record the following information on the sample log if appropriate contact the local airport or other suitable information source e g site specific measurements weatherunderground com to obtain the information a wind speed and direction b ambient temperature C barometric pressure and d relative humidity Assemble the sample train by removing the cap from the SUMMA canister and connecting the Swagelok T fitting to the can using a short length of 1 4 inch OD Teflon tubing The fiow controller with in line particulate filter and vacuum gauge is then attached to the T fitting The Swagelok or similar two way valve is connected to the free end of the T fitting using a short length of inch OD Teflon tubing precleaned stainless steel tubing could also be used When collecting duplicate or other quality assurance quality control QA QC samples as required by applicable regulations and guidance couple two SUMMA canisters using stainless steel Swagelok duplicate sample T fitting supplied by the laboratory Attach flow controller with in line particulate filter and vacuum gauge to duplicate sample T fitting provided by the laboratory Attach Teflon sample tubing to the flow controller using Swagelo
91. ters used will be supplied by the EPA National Filter Distribution Program and of the same quality as supplied to the State and Local Agency Air Monitoring Stations Prior to use all filters will be checked for pinholes and desiccated at 15 C 30 C 3 C and less than 50 5 percent relative humidity for at least 24 hours Initial and final exposed filter weights wil be determined by air monitoring personnel One of ten filters will be re weighed as a quality assurance check For batches less than ten one filter will be re weighed Weights of clean filters should be within 2 8mg of original values and exposed filters should be within 5 mg After sampling filters will be desiccated as previously described Chain of custody must be maintained for all samples monitor will be locked when the operator is not present to prevent tampering I ANA DA SESD Operating Procedure Page 15 of 26 SESDPROC 303 R4 Ambient Air Sampling Ambient Air Sampling 303 _AF R4 Effective Date January 5 2011 COPY 2 4 1 Sample Collection Procedure Particulate samples will be collected using the High Volume sampler as described and operated in accordance with 40 CFR Part 50 Appendix J and Red Book Sections 2 10 and 2 11 e All flow calibration orifices will be traceable to a primary standard Rootsmeter Flows will be corrected to EPA standard temperature and pressure 25 C and 760 mm Hg Volumetric flow controllers will be used on all
92. torage or shipment Collected samples are in the custody of the sampler or sample custodian until the samples are relinquished to another party If samples are transported by the sampler they will remain under his her custody or be secured until they are relinquished Shipped samples shall conform to all U S Department of Transportation DOT and or International Air Transportation Association IATA hazardous materials shipping requirements Documentation of field sampling is done in a bound logbook Chain of custody documents shall be filled out and remain with the samples until custody is relinquished All shipping documents such as air bills bills of lading etc shall be retained by the project leader and stored in a secure place a o too A A E e a a o i a n m mam AA a et mane ga aa g a tt yep F ther A a A A A ee SESD Operating Procedure Page 7 of 16 SESDPROC 307 R2 Soil Gas Sampling Soil Gas Sampling 307 _AF R2 Effective Date September 8 2010 O COPY 2 Special Sampling Considerations 2 1 Special Considerations for Sampling The tubing used as part of either of the described sampling systems should be Teflon or stainless steel As most soil gas sampling will be conducted to investigate the presence or extent of organic compounds Teflon tubing is required to ensure the integrity of the sample 2 2 Special Precautions for Soil Gas Sampling e A clean pair of new non powdered disposable gloves will be wo
93. ucing 6 inches of dry granular bentonite into the boring This dry Bentonite will prevent water from entering the sand filter pack during hydration A slurry of hydrated bentonite should be placed above the dry granular bentonite to the next sample depth for nested ports or to the ground surface for single ports Properly label the sample tubing with a permanent label to designate the sample number and screen depth Affix a Swagelok fitting and valve to the end of the tubing Add an inch or two of dry granular Bentonite over the bentonite slurry prior to installing the subsequent sand filter pack and screen Repeat steps 2 8 until all the sample depths are installed With all semi permanent or permanent single or nested ports installed and labeled a well cover may be installed a For permanent installations the well cover should be rated for whatever type of traffic it may encounter in the future For interior installations a brass clean out cover available from a plumbing supply store may provide adequate protection For exterior installations in high traffic areas a heavy duty groundwater well cover may be appropriate b For a semi permanent installation a well cover is generally not necessary as the tubing will be removed within several days All soil gas points should be allowed to sit and equilibrate for a minimum of 24 hours before proceeding to soil gas sample collection Soil Gas Sample Collection The following s
94. udit stability of each audit point will be demonstrated for at least five minutes e All auditing will be performed at approximately ambient pressure utilizing a vent for excess during the audit procedure There should be excess air flow at the probe at all times e All audits will be conducted through the probe where the probe is safely accessible SESD Operating Procedure Page 11 of 26 SESDPROC 303 R4 Ambient Air Sampling Ambient Air Sampling 303 _AF R4 Effective Date January 5 2011 COPY o Chain of custody must be maintained at all times monitor will be locked in the mobile laboratory when the operator is not present to prevent tampering 2 1 1 Audit Procedure Auditing will be conducted using the procedures as summarized below and in accordance with the EPA Standard Operating Procedure for Through the Probe Performance Evaluations of Ambient Air Quality Monitoring of Criteria Air Pollutants and 40 CFR Part 50 APPENDIX A Procedures detailed in the approved instrument manual will be used for installation calibration QA checks maintenance and repairs The photometer will be verified quarterly against a National Institute of Standards and Technology NIST Standard Reference Photometer after major maintenance or when a quality assurance QA check shows an out of control condition exists A data telemetry system with ele ctronic strip charting capability will be operated to record the audit progress

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