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2011 GarCo QA Project Plan - Garfield County, Colorado

1. 2011 Google g gt Date 9 10 2005 ZB 1993 39 25 34 77 N 107 58 30 65 W elev 7213 ft Program Garfield County VOC Monitoring Program QAPP Section No B Revision No 0 Date October 2011 Page 30 of 33 Table B6 1 VOC NMOC Monitoring Systems Routine Operations and Maintenance Requirements Air Toxics Systems Routine Field Procedures Procedure REGULAR MAINTENANCE Site Operator e General site system inspection e Document the visit and pertinent events the chain of custody log sheet e Exchange Siltek canister record vacuum on chain of custody form e Ship spent canister and chain of custody form to analytical laboratory SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE ARS Field Specialist e General site system inspection e Hhecalibrate maintain passive flow controllers sent to ERG Frequency Monthly or quarterly 2005 2007 Every 6 days 2008 current Every 12 months or as needed Table B6 2 Carbonyl Monitoring Systems Routine Operations and Maintenance Requirements Carbonyl Systems Routine Field Procedures Procedure REGULAR MAINTENANCE Site Operator e General site system inspection e Document the visit and pertinent events on the chain of custody log sheet e Exchange sorbent cartridge and document on chain of custody form e Ship spent cartridge and chain of custody form to analytical laboratory SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE ARS Field Specialist e General site system inspectio
2. Duplicate sample Les Field Blank Normal Sample Make up Duplicate day or normal sample Program Garfield County VOC Monitoring Program QAPP Section No Appendix D Revision No 0 Date October 2011 Page 4 of 8 o e 5 2 9 c a 9 1 lt gt February 23 EI 2 E 20 21 T 19 20 zi 22 November 29 30 Make up Duplicate day 29 or normal sample Duplicate sample Field Blank Normal Sample J Program Garfield County VOC Monitoring Program QAPP Section No Appendix D Revision No 0 Date October 2011 Page 5 of 8 Twelve Day February o e o y E 9 5 2 9 2 H gt September Duplicate sample lField Blank Normal Sample Make up Duplicate day normal sample Program Garfield County VOC Monitoring Program QAPP Section No Appendix D Revision No 0 Date October 2011 Page 6 of 8 UATMP Sampling Calendar for 2010 January February 5 19 EE 25 2 29 N n T 13 r ai 2e zs 24 20 27 28 2 30 5 16 EJ 20 21 22 WEE mol gt JEA 27 Make up Duplicate da
3. 0 Date October 2011 Page 6 of 33 Samples are logged into the LIMS database following SOP ERG MOR 079 Sample Login to the Laboratory Information Management System Carbonyl tubes are extracted within 14 days of the sampling day and are refrigerated until analysis which occurs within 30 days after extraction Detailed sample receipt and acceptance policies are in SOP MOR 045 Carbonyl sampling devices are checked for proper operation every 12 days by the site operator At the laboratory internal analytical standards and frequent verification of analytical system performance are used to control the analytical system Compendium Method TO 11A includes provisions for inherent quality control in the analysis laboratory see Appendix F Non PSD grade meteorological stations are calibrated upon installation and checked for operation by the site operator upon every site visit PSD grade station sensors are serviced upon acceptance testing of a new instrument upon installation or removal from a monitoring location whenever control limits are exceeded prior to any corrective action or maintenance that affects its operation or at a maximum interval of six months All meteorological systems are checked for proper operation every 12 days by the site operator Specific control limits are described in SOP 3150 Calibration and Routine Maintenance of Meteorological Monitoring Systems Quality control of the data is achieved through daily data review B
4. QUALITY ASSURANCE PROJECT PLAN FOR THE GARFIELD COUNTY VOLATILE ORGANIC COMPOUNDS MONITORING PROGRAM Prepared for the Garfield County Colorado GARFIELD COUNTY COMMISSIONERS 108 8 Street Glenwood Springs CO 81601 lem 1 TITLE AND APPROVAL SHEET QUALITY ASSURANCE PROJECT PLAN FOR THE GARFIELD COUNTY VOLATILE ORGANIC COMPOUNDS MONITORING PROGRAM Revision 0 Approved by Cd 4 Y A z OS x rfteld County Publig Health gt Date Jim Bida Environm ntal Health Manager 2 L7 Public Health Date Paul Reaser Sr Environmental Health Specialist F gt 14 fzo Colorado Department of Public Health Date and Environment Gordon Pierce Program Manager p vA Cm 11 18 2011 Air Resource Specialists Inc Date Lincoln Sherman Project Manager ML Bene 11 18 2011 Air Resource Specialists Inc Date Gloria Mercer Quality Assurance Manager AC APCD ARS ASCII AVHRR BTEX CAS CD CDPHE CFR CMC CSATAM DNPH EPA ERG FID GCC GC FID MS GC MS GCPH HAP HPLC HPLC UV ID LIMS MC MDL MS NATTS NIST NMOC NOAA PAMS PC PDFID PM PSD QA QAPP SLAMS SNMOC SOP TI UATMP USB USGS UV VOC Program Garfield County VOC Monitoring Program QAPP ACRONYMS AND ABBREVIATIONS Alternating Current Section No A Revision No 0 Date October 2011 Page 2 of 23 Air Pollution Control Division Colorado Dept of Public
5. 7 13 14 15 16 is 19 20 et 24 25 29 rer 9 2 September EBENE SS i E qp 14 15 17 19 21 22 23 December ET ENG ESSI D JI d T re psp ps e 18 2t 22 29 Duplicate sample Page 8 of 8 Program Garfield County VOC Monitoring Program QAPP Section No Appendix E Revision No 0 Date October 2011 Page 1 of 7 APPENDIX E 2008 Ambient Air Monitoring Field Protocols GARCO 2008 Ambient Air Monitoring Field Protocol III Standard Operation Procedures for Monitoring SNMOC in Ambient Air Using the EPA Compendium Method TO 12 Required Equipment l 4 to 5 evacuated TO Can Canisters 2 4to5 Veriflo SCA23XL flow controllers Vacuum Range 29 9 to 7 in Hg Sample Time 1440 min 24 hr Air Volume 4 to 6 1 Sampling Procedure Sample Start up Procedures 1 PE Begin recording the Lab Pre Sample section of the Toxics SNMOC Sample Data Sheet Site Codes Rifle RICO Parachute PACO Bell BRCO Moving Site MOCO City State RICO Rifle CO PACO Parachute CO BRCO Silt CO MOCO Varies AQS Code RICO 08 045 0007 08 045 0005 BRCO 008 045 0009 MOCO N A Collection Date The date sample is st
6. 7 2 1 Measured Parameters Each parameter has specific measurement performance criteria which is generally applied during data validation Table A7 1 presents sampling ranges and specifications for each measured parameter 2005 2007 Sampling with a Siltek canister and passive collection provide a time integrated sample Analysis of the sampling canisters was performed by gas chromatography using method TO 14A Program Garfield County VOC Monitoring Program QAPP Section No A Revision No 0 Date October 2011 Page 17 of 23 and GC MS using method TO 15 See Appendix C for a summary of the analytical procedures A chain of custody form and field procedure are presented in Appendix B 2008 Present Sampling with a Siltek canister and passive collection provide a time integrated sample Detection by mass spectrometer provides definitive identification of NMOCs Analysis of sampling canisters is performed by GC FID MS according to TO 12 Appendix A is a list of compounds analyzed and measured for this program Complete laboratory methods are provided in ERG s document Support for the EPA National Monitoring Programs see Appendix C Using a low flow constant voltage vacuum pump carbonyl samples are collected on DNPH coated sorbent cartridges Sampling manifolds with data logger controlled valves that allow for integrated sampling are used to collect the sorbent samples Flow rate through the cartridge 15 computed by measuring the te
7. or normal sample November ESA SNCS TUN TERT SEE E 30 74 3 9 5 7 8 9 5 17 18 19 20 28 ID DI December RR PS ERR EE EST ae 5 1516171819 WOI 12 13 14 15 w 17 18 22 28 Duplicate sample Program Garfield County VOC Monitoring Program QAPP Revision No 0 Date October 2011 Section No Appendix D Page 7 of 8 Twelve Day v e o 9 2 5 a 27 a lt February November i Li 29 12 20 2 11 25 ZN gt Cet Blank Normal Sample 12 19 rse EJE 23 Duplicate sample Make up Duplicate day or normal sample Program Garfield County VOC Monitoring Program QAPP Section No Appendix D Revision No 0 Date October 2011 UATMP Sampling Calendar for 2011 14 Pie pis 20 21 o Lu E EN 2 22 23 mer Make up Duplicate day or normal sample February 7 FE 5 6 7 2 25 26 EE 16 17 18 19 27 ERE T T Auqust Em vm pup wp 267 s E 2151515 6 9 u 12 15 16 25 oW Bey aw T8 qu um e ir 2 3 4
8. 172 W Urban Oil Gas current Program Garfield County VOC Monitoring Program QAPP Section No B Revision No 0 Date October 2011 Page 12 of 33 Figure 1 1 Site Photographs Glenwood Springs Courthouse 6 2005 5 2007 Glenwood Sprines Courthouse Program Garfield County VOC Monitoring Program QAPP Section No B Revision No 0 Date October 2011 Page 13 of 33 Figure B1 2 Site Photographs New Castle Library 6 2005 5 2007 New Castle Library Le A VOC Canister looking west southwest Program Garfield County VOC Monitoring Program QAPP Section No B Revision No 0 Date October 2011 Page 14 of 33 Figure B1 3 Site Photographs Silt Cox Ranch 6 2005 5 2007 Particulate Matter PM and Meteorology looking west Program Garfield County VOC Monitoring Program QAPP Section No B Revision No 0 Date October 2011 Page 15 of 33 Figure B1 4 Site Photographs Butterfly 6 2005 5 2007 Butterfly Program Garfield County VOC Monitoring Program QAPP Section No B Revision No 0 Date October 2011 Page 16 of 33 Figure 1 5 Site Photographs Silt Bell Ranch 6 2005 present Silt Bell Ranch PM and Meteorology looking west 6 2005 5 2007 Program Garfield County VOC Monitoring Program QAPP Section No B Revision No 0 Date October 2011 Page 17 of 33 PM and Meteorology look
9. Health and Environment Air Resource Specialists Inc American Standard Code for Information Interchange Advanced Very High Resolution Radiometer Benzene Toluene Ethylbenzene and Xylenes Columbia Analytical Services Compact Disc Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment Code of Federal Regulations Colorado Mountain Collect Community Scale Air Toxics Ambient Monitoring 2 4 Dinitrophenylhydrazine Environmental Protection Agency Eastern Research Group Inc Flame Ionization Detector Garfield County Commissioners Gas Chromatograph Flame Ionization Detector Mass Spectrometry Gas Chromatography Mass Spectrometry Garfield County Public Health Hazardous Air Pollutant High Performance Liquid Chromatography High Performance Liquid Chromatography Ultraviolet Identification Laboratory Information Management System Mass Concentration Minimum Detection Limits Microsoft National Ambient Toxics Trent System National Institute of Standards and Technology Non Methane Organic Compounds National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Photochemical Assessment Monitoring Stations Personal Computer Pre concentration and Direct Flame Ionization Detection Particulate Matter Prevention of Significant Deterioration Quality Assurance Quality Assurance Project Plan State and Local Air Monitoring Stations Speciated Non Methane Organic Compound Standard Operating Procedure Technical Instruction Urban Air Toxics
10. Methylcyclohexane Isobutane 2 2 3 Trimethylpentane Isobutene 2 3 4 Trimethylpentane Butene Toluene 1 3 Butadiene 2 Methylheptane n Butane 3 Methylheptane trans 2 Butene Octene cis 2 Butene n Octane 3 Methyl 1 Butene Ethylbenzene Isopentane m p Xylene Pentene Styrene 2 Methyl 1 Butene o Xylene n Pentane Nonene Isoprene n Nonane trans 2 Pentene Isopropylbenzene cis 2 Pentene n Propy benzene 2 Methyl 2 Butene a Pinene 2 2 Neohexane toluene Cyclopentene p Ethyltoluene 4 Methyl 1 Pentene 1 3 5 Trimethylbenzene 2 3 Dimethylbutane o Ethyltoluene Cyclopentane 2 Methylpentane Isohexane 1 2 4 Trimethylbenzene 3 Methy pentane 1 Decene 2 Methyl 1 Pentene n Decane 1 1 2 3 Trimethylbenzene 2 Ethyl 1 Butene m Diethylbenzene n Hexane p Diethylbenzene trans 2 Hexene 1 Undecene cis 2 Hexene n Undecane Methylcyclopentane Dodecene 2 4 Dimethy pentane n Dodecane Benzene Tridecene Cyclohexane n Tridecane 2 Methylhexane Isoheptane Total NMOC Carbonyl Target Compounds Formaldehyde Isovaleraldchyde Acetaldehyde Valeraldehydes Propionaldehyde Tolualdehydes Crotonaldehyde Hexaldehyde Butyraldehyde 2 5 Dimethylbenzaldehyde Isobutyraldchyde Acetone Benzaldehyde Program Garfield County VOC Monitoring Program QAPP Section No Appendix B Revision No 0 Date October 2011 Page 1 of 5 APPENDIX B Chain of Custody Forms and Field Log Sheets WERG E
11. Operator log sheets are provided by ARS see Appendix B Program Garfield County VOC Monitoring Program QAPP Section No B Revision No 0 Date October 2011 Page 9 of 33 B9 DATA ACQUISITION REQUIREMENTS FOR NON DIRECT MEASUREMENTS No non direct measurements are currently used for the program Information and non direct measurements that may be used in conjunction with direct measurements may include aerial photographs of the western United States and meteorology and visibility data collected in nearby areas Satellite images may be taken with the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Association NOAA polar orbiter Advanced Very High Resolution Radiometer AVHRR satellites and are available on the World Wide Web B10 DATA MANAGEMENT 2005 2007 VOC canisters were mailed directly to the site operator by the analytical laboratory The site operator exchanged canisters without handling internal filters directly Canisters were changed according to the program schedule by the site operator who shipped exposed canisters back to the analytical laboratory for analysis The operator also measured and recorded vacuum readings before and after the canister changes and documented the elapsed time of each data collection period Validation was performed by the analytical laboratory CAS All VOC data were provided by CMC to GCPH on a monthly basis in an electronic file format Meteorological data were collected via Palm Pilot and downloading soft
12. Revision No 0 Date October 2011 Page 21 of 23 PM10 VOC 5 Meteoro logical site RW Y MN1102 Ej Date 9 0 2S Yellow mobile stations x Red fixed stations Monitoring Locations Beginning 2008 Figure A6 1 Maps of Garfield County VOC Monitoring Program Site Locations Program Garfield County VOC Monitoring Program QAPP Section No A Revision No 0 Date October 2011 Page 22 of 23 Table A6 1 Garfield County VOC Monitoring Program Instrumentation and Support Equipment Equipment Type VOC NMOC Air toxics canister Flow controller Carbonyls beginning 2008 DNPH cartridges Gas flow calibrator Sorbent tubes Ozone scrubber cartridges Sampling pumps Meteorology Non PSD grade weather station Ambient temperature Relative humidity Wind speed and direction Barometric pressure Precipitation Data logger PSD grade sensors beginning 2008 Ambient temperature Relative humidity Wind speed and wind direction Wind Direction Sigma Theta Precipitation Manufacturer and Model Siltek Veriflo SCA23XL SKC 224 PCXR8 Series Bios Defender 500 Series Waters Sep Pak XPoSure WAT047205 Waters WAT054420 RainWise MK III RTR RainWise Vaisala HMP45C aspirated Vaisala HMP45C aspirated R M Young 5305 R M Young 05305 MetOne Model 385 Sampling Frequency Parameter Data derived from laboratory analysis of canisters Quarterly monthly pri
13. area and fulfill GCPH goals and objectives which are defined in Section A5 Program Garfield County VOC Monitoring Program QAPP Section No D Revision No 0 Date October 2011 Page 3 of 3 d Modem Other data source v Raw unprocessed ASCII files Yes On site datalogger data and DataView station logs AA Daily sitecall Errors in raw Y diagnostic reports ASCII file Process ASCII files for loading into database Data Collection Update site configuration N v p Load raw data into temporary table in a Weekly Stackplots database Communicate any problems with maintenance group Anomaly and max min screening of data Y Blank fill data using data filling function in database lt Load data into permanent table in database Electronic Status Board ESB entry On line review of DataView stripcharts for gaseous data 2 Review station logs Documentation for Yes modam validation Log Level 0 Validation entire month collected eccosocceccececceeWeseccceccccsoscosecsecsosecsoscosecsoccocoesceseooecceoecoocoe Check strip charts v Locate data and or docum
14. be archived on CD and delivered to program participants Program reports quarterly and final are produced by ARS according to the needs of program participants These reports are produced in digital format in Microsoft Word and printed as hardcopy for distribution Upon program termination all reports and associated graphical products will be archived on CD and delivered to program participants Program Garfield County VOC Monitoring Program QAPP Section No A Revision No 0 Date October 2011 Page 20 of 23 Garfield County Commissioners Garfield County Colorado Department of Public Public Health Department Health and Environment Site Operator Jim Rada Paul Reaser Chemistry Meteorology Laboratory Analysis Field Operations and Reporting Colorado Mountain Columbia Analytical College Services 2005 2007 Monitoring Period Chemistry Field Operations Non Regulatory PSD Regulatory Meteorology Meteorology Laboratory Analysis and Reporting Garfield County Public Health Air Resource Specialists Inc Eastern Research Group Paul Reaser Project Manager Julie Swift Lincoln Sherman Quality Assurance Field Operations Data Management Reporting Gloria Mercer Mike Slate Emily Bitler Cassie Archuleta Laurie Mack Field Audits Matt Smith Don Cobb 2008 Present Monitoring Period Figure 4 1 Garfield County VOC Monitoring Program Organizational Chart Program Garfield County VOC Monitoring Program QAPP Section No A
15. cover from the metal enclosure and tighten screw using a Phillips head screw driver Program Garfield County VOC Monitoring Program QAPP Section No Appendix E Revision No 0 Date October 2011 Page 5 of 7 Sample Recovery Procedures l 25 Remove protective cover from the metal enclosure using a Phillips head screw driver Remove the protective caps yellow from the flow meter and connect to the intake of the sampling medium using flexible tubing 1 8 1nch Tygon Start the flow meter using the on off button Take 10 continuous flow measurements Disconnect the flow meter and record average flow in the Field Recovery section of the Carbonyl Compounds Data Sheet Record elapsed time and turn pump off using on off switch Recovery date The date sample ended Also record time sample ended Post Sampling Rotometer Reading cc min Average end flow Note that cc min mL min Sample Duration Write 24 if a successful sample was achieved 1380 1500 min Elapsed time Reading from pump at shut down Cartridges Capped Write Yes after capping the cartridge Remove ozone scrubber and discard Remove and cap DNPH cartridge and place in a User Sample Pouch Be certain to wear Poly gloves when handling carbonyl cartridges Unplug and remove sampling pump from metal enclosure Leave AC adapter in metal enclosure Replace protective cover from the metal enclosure and tighten screw using a Phillips head screw driver 1
16. operator for leaks Prior to deployment for sampling the flow controller is mounted to its canister the system inlet 1s capped and a vacuum is applied by momentarily opening then closing the canister valve If leaks are present that are not resolved the canister and gauge are not used and are returned to the laboratory Program Garfield County VOC Monitoring Program QAPP Section No B Revision No 0 Date October 2011 Page 7 of 33 Carbonyl cartridges are inspected at the analytical laboratory before shipment to a monitoring location They are accepted if no physical damage 15 present The sampling pumps and flow calibrators receive an annual calibration and the sample tubing 15 replaced as needed or a minimum of twice each year Non PSD grade meteorological stations were calibrated at time of installation and accepted 1f calibration resulted in normal parameter ranges of the instrument as defined by the manufacturer PSD grade meteorological sensors are calibrated at the manufacturer Sensors are accepted if documentation of the calibration and calibration results are received with the sensor Refer to SOP 3150 Calibration and Routine Maintenance of Meteorological Monitoring Systems for calibration procedures These sensors are also audited twice annually by an ARS auditor B6 2 Maintenance Tables B6 1 through B6 3 summarize maintenance procedures for the measurement systems 2005 2007 Regular maintenance of the canister system
17. or every 12 days respectively by the site operator The operator performs a physical inspection and determines if the systems have functioned properly over the previous 24 hour sampling period Assessment includes verifying sorbent filter flow and canister cartridge on off times for the previous sampling period and recording on a chain of custody log sheet see Appendix B Log sheets accompany canisters and cartridges to the laboratory and are reviewed upon receipt A physical inspection of the instruments is performed and the chain of custody log sheets are reviewed for thoroughness of information and data completeness ERG performs standard laboratory assessments upon canister preparation pre sampling canister return post sampling and upon analysis Complete procedures can be found in ERG s document Support for the EPA National Monitoring Programs see Appendix C Meteorological data from the two non PSD sites are collected periodically using a flashcard plugged into the stations data loggers then downloaded to a PC for review Since data are non PSD they not collected following any standard protocols Meteorological data from the two PSD grade sites are downloaded daily by ARS where they are reviewed to assess the operational integrity of the systems This review includes an operational assessment of data completeness In addition an operator site visit occurs every six days to check the operational status and provid
18. per quarter according to EPA Compendium Methods TO 14A and TO 15 A list of samples analyzed 15 presented in Appendix A Hourly average temperature relative humidity wind speed wind direction barometric pressure and precipitation were monitored to record local atmospheric conditions at each location Parameters were measured using comprehensive professional grade but non regulatory grade weather station 2008 Present Non Methane Organic Compound NMOC concentrations carbonyl compounds and meteorology parameters are monitored during 2008 through the present at four monitoring locations NMOCs are collected through 24 hour integrated canister samples taken once every six days according to EPA Compendium Method TO 12 Samples are analyzed for some of the same compounds that were analyzed prior to 2008 e g BTEX compounds along with a number of additional compounds listed in Appendix A Carbonyl compounds including formaldehyde acetaldehyde acetone and other aldehydes and ketones as listed Appendix A are collected through 24 hour integrated cartridge samples taken once every 12 days according to EPA Compendium Method TO 11A Program Garfield County VOC Monitoring Program QAPP Section No A Revision No 0 Date October 2011 Page 12 of 23 Hourly average temperature relative humidity wind speed wind direction and precipitation are monitored to record local atmospheric conditions at each location All of the f
19. procedures as defined by EPA TO 14A and TO 15 protocols Meteorology collected during this period were collected with professional grade non regulatory instrumentation and were not validated 2008 Present NMOC canisters and carbonyl cartridges undergo specific analytical procedures as defined by EPA methods TO 12 and TO 11A respectively After a reporting batch is completed at the laboratory a thorough review of data is conducted for completeness and data entry accuracy Once the data are transferred to the LIMS database they are reviewed for routine outliers and data outside acceptance criteria Each sample is logged into LIMS Accompanying field forms are reviewed to verify that all data entry is complete and correct During data validation data are filtered and accepted or rejected based on QA criteria in ERG s SOPs see Appendix C The two non PSD grade meteorology stations continue to collect data identical to the 2005 2007 period PSD grade station data undergo complete validation as defined by EPA protocols as detailed in SOP 3450 Ambient Air Quality and Meteorological Monitoring Data Validation Data are processed through three levels of validation by ARS personnel Data are reviewed daily and validation 15 completed quarterly D2 VALIDATION AND VERIFICATION METHODS Data validation methods for the Garfield County VOC Monitoring Program follow protocols that have been adopted by EPA and are implemented throughout the United State
20. 0 DO NOT TURN OFF POWER STRIP red light This will disable the weather station Post sampling Procedures l Cap DNPH cartridge and place in a User Sample Pouch with appropriate identification i e IDs on cartridge should match ID on pouch Close the pouch by folding open edge over twice and stapling shut KEEP SAMPLERS AW AY FROM HEAT Store samplers in a refrigerator at 4 C until shipped Elute the samples within two weeks Program Garfield County VOC Monitoring Program QAPP Section No Appendix E Revision No 0 Date October 2011 Page 6 of 7 Met Station Protocols I Downloading Met Data from Rainwise Data Logger using Palm Pilot and Retriever WL Software Supplies needed Palm Pilot with Retriever WL software loaded multitool serial port Palm connector a Open enclose with multi tool and connect Palm to serial port connector from data logger use rubber band to ensure good connection b Turn on Palm c Select Retriever Dog icon d Select current data output and send This will let you know if you have a good connection e Select output logged data and check capture file box You will be prompted to name the data base Do not select clear data command Each data logger will hold approx 6 weeks of data and serves as a backup source f Use Palm keyboard to name the data base Activate the cursor by tapping the dotted line then access keyboard by tapping the spot Name the d
21. 007 Monitoring Period VOC and Meteorology Monitoring Stations Glenwood Springs Courthouse 5823 399 32 843 N 107 19 578 W Urban New Castle Library 5574 39 34 301 N 107 32 080 W Urban Silt Cox Ranch 5643 39 33 976 107 40 993 W Rural Butterfly 5981 39 29 246 N 107 37 693 W Rural Oil Gas Silt Bell Ranch 5869 39 29 148 N 107 39 584 W Rural Oil Gas Silt Daley Ranch 6378 39 25 765 107 38 464 W Rural Rifle 5351 39 31 91 N 107 46 932 Urban Brock 6135 39 29 306 N 107 46 194 Rural Oil Gas Isley 5833 39 28 435 107 51 528 W Rural Oil Gas Thompson 595 39 2829N 107 51 561 Rural Oil Gas West Landfill 5499 39 30 895 N 107 54 596 W Rural Oil Gas Sebold 5850 39 27 886 107 58 725 W Rural Oil Gas Haire 6017 39 27 499 N 107 58 742 W Rural Oil Gas Parachute 5125 39 27 219 N 108 03 196 W Urban Oil Gas 2008 Current Monitoring Period NMOC Carbonyl Compounds and Meteorology Monitoring Stations Rifle 5351 39 31 911 N 107 46 932 W Urban Henry Building 144 39 Street Parachute 5125 39 27 219 N 108 03 196 W Urban Old High School 100 E 2 Street Silt 5869 39 29 148 N 107 39 584 W Rural Oil Gas Bell Melton Ranch 512 Owens Drive Mobile station Brock 1 14 09 2 18 09 6555 39 29 305 107 46 194 W Rural Oil Gas Rulison 1 22 09 2 12 10 5183 39 29 324 N 107 56 219 W Rural Oil Gas Battlement Mesa 9 18 10 5402 39 26 125 108 2
22. 4 hour period using a vacuum range of 29 9 to 7 inHg The site operator retrieves the exposed canisters immediately after the 24 hour sampling period In addition to shipping full Siltek canisters to the analytical laboratory the operator also measures and records vacuum readings before and after canister changes and documents the elapsed time of the data collection period Canisters are shipped back to the laboratory along with their chain of custody forms within 24 hours of sampling Canisters are evacuated at the laboratory within 30 days of sample collection Specific sampling protocols are documented in the GARCO 2008 Ambient Air Monitoring Field Protocol document See Appendix E Appendix B is an example chain of custody log sheet the operator completes for each station visit and canister exchange Carbonyl cartridges are exchanged every 12 days by the site operator The systems run on a standard EPA schedule of operating for 1 day every 12 days They are turned on manually between 8 00 and 11 00am on the scheduled sampling day and run for 24 hours A supply of cartridges 1s shipped directly to the site operator from the analytical laboratory ERG between sample days Cartridges sample air over a 24 hour period using a flow rate of 600 to 800 mL min The site operator exchanges the exposed cartridges with new ones without handling the samples directly In addition to shipping exposed cartridges to the analytical laboratory the operator also mea
23. 6 INSTRUMENT EQUIPMENT TESTING INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE REQUIREMENTS B6 1 Inspection and Acceptance Testing 2005 2007 VOC Siltek canisters were inspected at the analytical laboratory before shipment to a monitoring location They were accepted if no physical damage was present and if the canisters held a pressure vacuum When canisters were purchased they were cleaned certified and verified as meeting laboratory acceptance criteria Each Siltek canister and its associated flow controller were vacuum tested by the site operator for leaks Prior to deployment for sampling the flow controller was mounted to its canister the system inlet was capped and a vacuum was applied by momentarily opening then closing the canister valve If leaks were present that were not resolved the canister and gauge were not used and were returned to the laboratory The meteorological station was calibrated at time of installation and accepted if calibration resulted in normal parameter ranges of the instrument as defined by the manufacturer 2008 Present NMOC Siltek canisters are inspected at the analytical laboratory before shipment to a monitoring location They are accepted if no physical damage 15 present and if the canisters hold a pressure vacuum When canisters are purchased they are cleaned certified and verified as meeting laboratory acceptance criteria Each Siltek canister and its associated flow controller are vacuum tested by the site
24. Bl 1 Site Photographs Glenwood Springs Courthouse 1 2 Site Photographs New Castle Library 1 3 q Site Photographs Silt Cox Ranch Bl 4 Photographs Butterfly 1 5 Site Photographs Silt Bell Ranch Bl 6 Site Photographs Silt Daley Ranch Bl 7 Site Photographs Brock 1 8 Site Photographs Isley B1 9 Site Photographs Thompson B1 10 Site Photographs West Landfill 1 11 Site Photographs Sebold 1 12 Site Photographs Haire 1 13 Site Photographs Rifle Henry Building Bl 14 Site Photographs Parachute Bl 15 Site Photographs Battlement Mesa B10 1 Laboratory Data Management and Sample Flow Diagram D2 Meteorological Data Validation Flowchart Section No A Revision No 0 Date October 2011 Page 6 of 23 Page Revision Date 1 0 10 05 11 1 0 10 05 11 1 0 10 05 11 1 0 10 05 11 1 0 10 05 11 1 0 10 05 11 1 0 10 05 11 Section Page A 20 13 14 15 16 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 27 29 33 OQ o uU o o o v Table A6 1 7 1 B6 1 B6 2 B6 3 B7 1 Program Garfield County VOC Monitoring Program QAPP Section No A Revision No 0 Date October 2011 Page 7 of 23 LIST OF TABLES Section Page Garfield County VOC Monitoring Program Instrumentation and Support Equipment A 22 Monitoring Sensor and Sampling Specifications A 23 Garfield County VOC Monitoring Program Geographic Specifications of the Mo
25. Detection Limit EPA Compendium Method TO 11A Determination of Formaldehyde in Ambient Air Using Absorbent Cartridge Followed by High Performance Liquid Chromatography HPLC EPA Compendium Method TO 12 Determination of Non Methane Organic Compounds NMOC in Ambient Air Using Cryogenic Pre concentration and Direct Flame Ionization Detection PDFID EPA Compendium Method TO 14A Determination Of Volatile Organic Compounds VOCs In Ambient Air Using Specially Prepared Canisters With Subsequent Analysis By Gas Chromatography Program Garfield County VOC Monitoring Program QAPP Section No A Revision No 0 Date October 2011 Page 4 of 23 EPA 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 EPA Quality Assurance Handbook for Air Pollution Measurement Systems Volume I A Field Guide to Environmental Quality Assurance Volume II Ambient Air Quality Monitoring Program Volume IV Meteorological Measurements Meteorological Monitoring Guidance for Regulatory Modeling Applications Ambient Monitoring Guidelines for Prevention of Significant Deterioration PSD EPA Guidance for Quality Assurance Project Plans QAPPs EPA Requirements for Quality Assurance Project Plans QAPPs 2 Section A Program Garfield County VOC Monitoring Program QAPP Section No A Revision No 0 Date Octo
26. Garfield County VOC Monitoring Program and as such are suitable for this particular study Number Title QAPP Section s SOP 3001 PROCEDURES FOR QUARTERLY MAINTENANCE TO AN B6 2 AMBIENT AIR MONITORING STATION SOP 3150 CALIBRATION AND ROUTINE MAINTENANCE OF A7 2 1 B5 B6 1 METEOROLOGICAL MONITORING SYSTEMS B6 2 B7 TI 3150 2103 Calibration and Routine Maintenance of R M Young Model 05305 Wind Monitor AQ Wind Speed and Direction Sensor Systems SOP 3350 COLLECTION OF AMBIENT AIR QUALITY AND B2 B10 METEOROLOGICAL MONITORING DATA SITE DOCUMENTATION TI 3350 4000 Collection of Ambient Air Quality and Meteorological Monitoring Data via Telephone Modem SOP 3450 AMBIENT AIR QUALITY AND METEOROLOGICAL A6 2 A7 2 1 B10 MONITORING DATA VALIDATION D1 D2 TI 3450 5000 Ambient Air Quality and Meteorological Monitoring Data Level 0 Validation TI 3450 5010 Ambient Air Quality and Meteorological Monitoring Data Preliminary Validation TI 3450 5020 Ambient Air Quality and Meteorological Monitoring Data Final Validation SOP 3550 AMBIENT AIR QUALITY AND METEOROLOGICAL MONITORING DATA REPORTING TI 3550 5000 Ambient Air Quality and Meteorological Monitoring Data Monthly Reporting TI 3550 5100 Ambient Air Quality and Meteorological Monitoring Data Annual Reporting TI 3550 5200 Handling Requests for Ambient Air Quality and Meteorological Monitoring Data TI 3550 5300 Submitting Ambient Air Quality and Meteorological Monitoring Dat
27. K ORGANIZATION Garfield County staff are the prime authority for this monitoring effort They provide collection of the air samples and meteorological data Prior to 2008 all volatile organic compound VOC samples were collected by Colorado Mountain College CMC under the direction of CDPHE or GCPH and analyzed by Columbia Analytical Services CAS Since 2008 Eastern Research Group Inc ERG provides canister cartridge handling and laboratory analysis of the collected samples and ARS provides regulatory meteorological data analysis and field support A program organizational chart is shown as Figure A4 1 Responsibilities of key program participants are listed below GCPH and CDPHE fund the program jointly and are the primary users of the data During the 2005 2007 monitoring period CDPHE operated the program jointly with GCPH GCPH took over program management beginning in 2008 with CDPHE acting as an advisor since that time GCPH 1s currently the lead agency and is responsible for all aspects of the monitoring program Program Garfield County VOC Monitoring Program QAPP Section No A Revision No 0 Date October 2011 Page 9 of 23 Columbia Analytical Services CAS Laboratory staff were responsible for sample canister preparation shipping of sample canisters to the monitoring sites receiving and processing samples shipped back from the field VOC sample analysis and laboratory data validation during the 2005 2007 monito
28. MENT Summa or Silco canister cleaned evacuated valve checked for leakage and certified by CAS Air Quality Laboratory prior to shipment PROCEDURE Ensure that the valve is fully closed the green knob should be turned completely clockwise Using 6 wrench remove the brass cap above the valve on the top of the Summa canister To fully open the canister valve turn the green knob counterclockwise until there is no resistance This is approximately 1 4 turns You will hear a hissing noise as the vacuum dissipates and air flows in Once the hissing noise stops the vacuum has fully dissipated and your sample has been collected This takes approximately 5 10 seconds Close the valve by turning the green knob clockwise 5 Replace the brass cap Tighten it with a 9 8 wrench 6 Label the sample with the tag provided then attach the tag to the canister with the plastic tie Complete a chain of custody form 3 4 Columbia Analytical Services Inc Air Quality Laboratory Place the chain of custody form along with the canister back into the original box in which it was shipped to you IMPORTANT NOTES Care must be used with the canister valves DO NOT OVER TIGHTEN THE VALVES Do NOT connect to a source with positive pressure greater than 40 psi The valve fitting is a 4 male Swagelok fitting Do not remove the bar code or serial number labels from the canisters Do not make any markings directl
29. Monitoring Guidance for Regulatory Modeling Applications http www epa gov scram00 l guidance met mmgma pdf Ambient Monitoring Guidelines for Prevention of Significant Deterioration PSD http www epa gov ttn amtic files ambient criteria reldocs A 87 007 pdf EPA Guidance for Quality Assurance Project Plans EPA QA G 5 http www epa gov quality I qs docs g5 final pdf EPA Requirements for Quality Assurance Project Plans EPA QA R 5 http www epa gov quality I qs docs r5 final pdf Garfield County Public Health and Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment December 2007 Garfield County Ambient Air Quality Monitoring Study June 2005 May 2007 http www garfieldcountyaq net default_new aspx Program Garfield County VOC Monitoring Program QAPP Section No Appendix A Revision No 0 Date October 2011 Page 1012 APPENDIX Lists of Compounds Analyzed June 2005 December 2007 591 78 6 10061 02 6 trans 1 3 Dichloropropene 79 00 5 1 1 2 Trichloroethane 124 48 1 Dibromochloromethane 106 46 7 1 4 Dichlorobenzene 95 50 1 1 2 Dichlorobenzene 78 87 5 1 2 Dichloropropane Program Garfield County VOC Monitoring Program QAPP Section No Appendix A Revision No 0 Date October 2011 Page 2 of 2 2008 Current SNMOC Target Compounds Ethylene 2 3 Dimethylpentane Acetylene 3 Methy lhexane Ethane 1 2 2 4 Trimethylpentane Propane n Heptane Propyne
30. Monitoring Program Universal Serial Bus United States Geological Survey Ultraviolet Volatile Organic Compounds Program Garfield County VOC Monitoring Program QAPP Section No A Revision No 0 Date October 2011 Page 3 of 23 A PROJECT MANAGEMENT This section describes project management for the Garfield County Volatile Organic Compounds Monitoring Program a joint Program of the Garfield County Commissioners GCC Garfield County Public Health GCPH and Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment CDPHE It includes Program history and objectives roles and responsibilities of the participants and document disposition This section contains the following subsections AI A2 A3 4 5 AT 8 9 Title and Approval Sheet Table of Contents Distribution List Program Task Organization Problem Definition and Background Program Task Description Quality Objectives and Criteria for Measurement Data Special Training Requirements Certification Documentation and Records The following guidance has been used in the development of this Quality Assurance Project Plan QAPP 40 CFR 58 Appendix A Quality Assurance Requirements for SLAMS SPMs and PSD Air Monitoring Appendix C Ambient Air Quality Monitoring Methodology Appendix E Probe and Monitoring Path Siting Criteria for Ambient Air Quality Monitoring 40 CFR 136 Appendix B Definition and Procedure for the Determination of the Method
31. OC Sample Data Sheet Sample Recovery Procedures 1 Begin recording the Field Recovery section of the Toxics SNMOC Sample Data Sheet Recovery date The date sample ended Also record time sample ended Field Final Can Pressure Record from pressure meter before flow controller is turned off Sample Duration Write 24 if a successful sample was achieved Elapsed Time Calculate total elapsed time min from start and end times Canister Valve Opened Write Yes after flow controller is turned off 2 Turn dial clockwise off and finish recording information in the Field Setup section of the Toxics SNMOC Sample Data Sheet Program Garfield County VOC Monitoring Program QAPP Section No Appendix E Revision No 0 Date October 2011 Page 3 of 7 GARCO 2008 Ambient Air Monitoring Field Protocol II Standard Operation Procedures for Monitoring Carbonyls in Ambient Air Using the EPA Compendium Method TO 11A Required Equipment 3 4to 5 Air Sampling Pumps SKC 224 PCXRS Series Universal Samplers refer to Operating Instructions 4 An NIST Traceable Flow Calibrator Bios Defender 500 Series Dry Cal Primary Gas Flow Calibrator refer to User Manual 5 4to 5 Sorbent Tubes Waters Sep Pak XPoSure Aldehyde Samplers 47205 e Always store samplers in their protective pouches to prevent contamination e Store sealed pouches in a refrigerator at 4 C for up to six months 6 4105 Ozone Scrubb
32. PH cartridge with the appropriate ID number using a permanent marker e g CA0001 Record this number in the ERG Lab ID section upper right hand corner of the data sheet Remove and save the plugs from the DNPH cartridge Attach the ozone scrubber ahead in front of the DNPH cartridge Connect the cartridges to the pump using flexible tubing 1 8 inch Tygon The cartridges are bidirectional flow can be in either direction However be assured that the ozone scrubber is in front of the DNPH cartridge Start the pump using the on off switch Make sure the elapsed time on sampling pump 15 reading 0000 Remove the protective caps yellow from the flow meter and connect to the intake of the sampling medium using flexible tubing 1 8 inch Tygon Start the flow meter using the on off button Take 10 continuous flow measurements Adjust the flow rate 600 800mL min using the flow adjust screw on the sampling pump Disconnect the flow meter and record average flow in the Field Setup section of the Carbonyl Compounds Data Sheet Setup Date The date sample was started Also record time sample was started Operator Operator s Last Name Sys Leave Blank Pre Sampling Rotometer Reading cc min Average startup flow Note that cc min mL min Elapsed Timer Reset Yes based on 0000 reading Place the end of sampling train inlet through the small hole at the rear of the metal enclosure Replace protective
33. RG Lab ID TOXICS SNMOC SAMPLE CHAIN OF CUSTODY Site Code Canister Number City State Lab initial Can Press JAQS Code Date Can Cleaned Cleaning Batch SNMOC Y N Duplicate Event Y N TOXICS Y N Duplicate Can Relinquished by Elapsed Timer Reset Canister Valve Opened Y N Sample Duration 3 or 24 hr Elapsed Time Canister Vaive Closed Y N Lab Final Can Press Comments Whee Sample Traveler Canary Lab Copy Pink Field Copy Example NMOC Canister Chain of Custody Form 2008 current Program Garfield County VOC Monitoring Program QAPP Section No Appendix B Revision No 0 Date October 2011 Page 2 of 5 WERG CARBONYL COMPOUNDS CHAIN OF CUSTODY Collection Date City State Cartridge Lot AQS Code Duplicate Event Y N Relinquished by Received by Set Up Date Operator Pre Sampling Rotameter Reading cc min Recovery Date Post Sampling Rotameter Reading cc min Elapsed Timer Reset Y N Sample Duration 3 or 24 hr Elapsed Time Status Valid Void Circle one Cartridges Capped Y N Relinquished by Received by Status Valid Void Circle one Temperature If void why Sample Volume total Liters Comments Whae Sample Traveler Canary Lab Copy Pink Field Copy Example Carbonyl Cartridge Chain of Custody Form 2008 current Program Garfield County VOC Monitoring Program QAPP Section No Ap
34. a to the EPA AQS Database SOP 3650 IMC STAFF S MAINTENANCE RESPONSIBILITIES FOR THE AMBIENT AIR QUALITY DATA BASE MANAGEMENT SYSTEM AQDBMS SOP 3750 METEOROLOGICAL MONITORING SENSOR AUDIT PROCEDURES Program Garfield County VOC Monitoring Program QAPP Section No Appendix G Revision No 0 Date October 2011 Page 2 of 1
35. ally display the data Meteorological data at the two non PSD grade monitoring sites are collected similar to the 2005 2007 monitoring period but their instrumentation was upgraded Data are retrieved from each station s data logger onto a flashcard which is then downloaded onto PC for data review For the two PSD grade sites ambient temperature relative humidity wind speed wind direction and precipitation hourly average data are retrieved daily from each on site data logger and are reviewed daily and weekly to identify operational problems or data inconsistencies Data are appended daily to the program database and are reduced to yield a Level 1 quality assured data set as described in SOP 3450 Ambient Air Quality and Meteorological Monitoring Data Validation Monthly plots of all meteorological parameters are supplemented with data summary statistical tables and monthly quarterly and annual wind rose plots Program Garfield County VOC Monitoring Program QAPP Section No A Revision No 0 Date October 2011 Page 15 of 23 A6 3 Assessment Requirements 2005 2007 Program assessments include routine periodic site operator servicing once per month or once quarter to change the sample canisters periodic field technician calibration maintenance and download of meteorological data 2008 Present NMOC canisters and carbonyl cartridges are assessed prior to and following the scheduled 24 hour sampling period every 6 days
36. aminants are being transported into the county from other regions The County and surrounding areas are experiencing heavy oil and natural gas development The volatile organic compounds VOCs and meteorology monitoring systems adhere to operational protocols established and accepted by the EPA to provide scientifically defensible air quality data The network is designed to yield data that will e Document and characterize concentrations of local scale VOCs to develop a baseline reference for long term measuring e Build upon a previous monitoring study that identified data gaps for local source emissions e Implement a targeted approach to answer questions about the relationship between the air quality in Garfield County and human health risk e Develop the basis for decisions on how Garfield County can best manage impacts of air pollution caused by development e Establish the basis for a comprehensive community based air quality management plan and implementation strategy using the best available scientific data and practices 5 2 Background Garfield County and CDPHE developed an Ambient Air Quality Monitoring Study in 2005 to characterize ambient air quality within the County as whole in response to local citizen concerns about air pollution in the area and potential health effects primarily due to the dramatic increase in oil and gas development activities The two year study June 2005 through May 2007 was designed to meet
37. arfield County and the state of Colorado Carbonyls were added due to implications in the occurrence of eye skin and respiratory irritation Meteorological monitoring continued from the 2008 program to assist 1n determining the extent of travel of measured pollutants Monitoring for NMOCS and carbonyl compounds listed in Appendix A is conducted at four sites for 24 hours NMOC samples are collected using Siltek canisters every 6 days and carbonyl compound samples are collected using DNPH cartridges every 12 days NMOC and carbonyl samples are analyzed at ERG following EPA s Compendium Methods TO 12 and TO 11A This QAPP addresses all monitoring and data analysis procedures applied to the Garfield County Volatile Organic Compounds Monitoring Program These procedures meet the protocols established by EPA and are fully documented in existing SOPs listed in Appendices C and F Established EPA protocols are listed in the References section Because of the complexity of this program this document is organized by first addressing the 2005 2007 monitoring period then the 2008 to present monitoring period A6 PROGRAM TASK DESCRIPTION Monitoring systems and parameters specifically include 2005 2007 Volatile Organic Compounds VOC concentrations and meteorology parameters were monitored during 2005 2007 at 14 monitoring locations throughout the county VOCs were collected through 24 hour integrated canister samples taken once per month or once
38. arted Options SNMOC is Yes Toxics is No Canister Number Record the number from outside the canister Lab Initial Can Pressure Will be filled out by lab Date Can Cleaned Will be filled out by lab Cleaning Batch Number Will be filled out by lab Duplicate Event Yes based on the red D from the Sampling Calendar Duplicate Can Number Record canister number from the corresponding duplicate canister Remove gold cap from canister using a wrench Save and store Remove silver caps from both ends of the flow controller Save and store Connect the flow controller to the canister and tighten screw using a wrench Begin recording the Field Setup section of the Toxics SNMOC Sample Data Sheet Program Garfield County VOC Monitoring Program QAPP Section No Appendix E Revision No 0 Date October 2011 Page 2 of 7 Operator Operator s Last Name Sys Leave Blank Setup Date The date sample was started Also record time sample was started Field Initial Can Pressure Record from pressure meter after flow controller is turned on Setting Leave Blank Elapsed Timer Reset N A Canister Valve Opened Write Yes after flow controller is turned on 6 Set canister on a flat surface approximately 12 to m off the ground rooftop 7 Turn dial counterclockwise on until a vacuum is established and finish recording information in the Field Setup section of the Toxics SNM
39. ata base h Select ok select send i Data download will occur and takes approx 10 minutes 1 When download is complete Palm will time out and will appear on screen k Turn the Palm back on button on top of unit and tap on the home icon You will see a message creating data base This must be done before any further downloads are attempted Other wise the next data set will write on top of the previous one Potential Problems 1 Poor connection This will prevent download Play with the connection until you can get the Palm to respond with the current data output In some cases the Palm will need to be reset button on back Using the rubber band really helps Program Garfield County VOC Monitoring Program QAPP Section No Appendix E Revision No 0 Date October 2011 Page 7 of 7 II Downloading Met Data from Palm onto PC Materials Needed USB Palm Connector PC with Palm Pilot Sync installed MS Office software a Connect USB connector from Palm to PC b Push hot sync button on cable c The data will be written into the Retriever WL folder C Program Files palmOne NRMI2 RetrieverWL If a data base is in the folder with the same the new file will replace the old file Before downloading ensure that all old files in the Retriever WL folder have been resaved somewhere else III Bringing Data into Excel a Open text file in Retriever WL folder b Name and save file into other location site
40. ber 2011 TABLE OF CONTENTS PROJECT MANAGEMENT Al Title and Approval Sheet Acronyms and Abbreviations A2 Table of Contents A3 Distribution List A4 Program Task Organization 5 Problem Definition and Background A5 1 Problem Definition A5 2 Background A6 Program Task Description Description of Work A6 2 Measurements A6 3 Assessment Requirements A6 4 Schedule A6 5 Reporting Requirements 7 Quality Objectives and Criteria for Measurement Data A7 1 Data Quality Objectives A7 2 Criteria for Measurement Data A7 2 1 Measured Parameters 7 2 2 Data Collection System 8 Special Training Requirements Certification A9 Documentation and Records MEASUREMENT DATA ACQUISITION Bl Sampling Process Design B2 Sampling Methods Requirements B3 Sample Handling and Custody Requirements B4 Analytical Methods Requirements B5 Quality Control Requirements B6 Instrument Equipment Testing Inspection and Maintenance Requirements 6 1 Inspection and Acceptance Testing B6 2 Maintenance B7 Instrument Calibration and Frequency B8 Inspection Acceptance Requirements for Supplies and Consumables B9 Data Acquisition Requirements for Non Direct Measurements B10 Data Management ASSESSMENT OVERSIGHT Cl Assessments and Response Actions C2 Reports to Management DATA VALIDATION AND USABILITY D1 Data Review Validation and Verification Requirements D2 Validation and Verification Methods D3 Reconciliation With User Requiremen
41. bucket PSD grade Calibration Method None None Collocated transfer standard non immersible sensors Collocated reference standard Compare to calibrated motor at 4 speeds Solar azimuth Precision compass USGS map Addition of known water volume Frequency N A N A Twice annually Twice annually Twice annually Twice annually Twice annually Criteria N A N A Max error Max error Max error Max error Max error Applicable Regulation EPA QA Handbook for Air Pollution Measurement Systems Vol IV EPA QA Handbook for Air Pollution Measurement Systems Vol IV EPA QA Handbook for Air Pollution Measurement Systems Vol IV EPA QA Handbook for Air Pollution Measurement Systems Vol IV EPA QA Handbook for Air Pollution Measurement Systems Vol IV Calibration Acceptance Criteria N A N A lt 0 5 C lt 7 0 2 m s at 5 m s lt 5 from true degrees at any designated point lt 10 of input volume Program Garfield County VOC Monitoring Program QAPP Section No B Revision No 0 Date October 2011 Page 33 of 33 Sample Prep Sample Assigned Collection Sample Transfer Chain of Custody Forms Laboratory ES Sample TE o Storage Sample Sample Preparation Analysis Data Post Sample Calculations Storage Data Tra
42. contracted with Colorado Mountain College CMC to perform some equipment installations CDPHE APCD provided some equipment and performed installations and other tasks CDPHE field staff installed the instrumentation verified its operation and compliance with 40 CFR 58 TO 14A and TO 15 calibrated the systems 1f required and trained the site operator Table A6 1 details the monitoring and support equipment used for the Garfield County VOC Monitoring Program Field Operations Garfield County contracted with CMC as the designated site operator The operator was fully trained and was provided with needed support equipment forms and monitoring supplies Field operations include equipment maintenance and sample changing CMC and CDPHE staff provided periodic on site calibrations and maintenance of the instrumentation VOC samples were retrieved once per month or once per quarter based on the EPA sampling schedule and shipped to the laboratory for analysis Samples were collected in Siltek stainless steel canisters and analyzed at CAS using gas chromatograph mass spectrometer analysis following TO 14A and TO 15 guidelines meteorological data were retrieved via hand held computer and were sent to GCPH staff Meteorological measurements included air temperature relative humidity wind speed wind direction barometric pressure and precipitation performed meteorological data downloads on a routine basis Data Operations VOC data
43. ction No References Revision No 0 Date October 2011 Page 1 of 1 Appendix A Quality Assurance Requirements for SLAMS SPMs and PSD Air Monitoring Appendix C Ambient Air Quality Monitoring Methodology Appendix B Definition and Procedure for the Determination of the Method Detection Limit EPA Compendium Method TO 11A Determination of Formaldehyde in Ambient Air Using Absorbent Cartridge Followed by High Performance Liquid Chromatography HPLC EPA Compendium Method TO 12 Determination of Non Methane Organic Compounds NMOC in Ambient Air Using Cryogenic Preconcentration and Direct Flame Ionization Detection PDFID EPA Compendium Method TO 14A Determination of Volatile Organic Compounds VOCs In Ambient Air Using Specially Prepared Canisters With Subsequent Analysis By Gas Chromatography EPA 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 EPA Quality Assurance Handbook for Air Pollution Measurement Systems Volume I A Field Guide to Environmental Quality Assurance http www epa gov ttn amtic files ambient qaqc r94 038a pdf Volume I Ambient Air Quality Monitoring Program Quality System Development Attp www epa gov ttn amtic files ambient qaqc redbook pdf Volume IV Meteorological Measurements http www epa gov scram00 l guidance met vol4metmeas pdf Meteorological
44. d compared to readings obtained from the on site data logger A bearing integrity check 15 performed with a torque wheel or a vane torque gauge Wind Direction The wind direction sensor 15 calibrated using a minimum of eight reference landmarks separated by approximately 45 degrees Accuracy of the landmark bearings 15 verified by a minimum of two methods In addition to sensor orientation and linearity checks sensor bearings are tested using a torque wheel or a vane torque gauge Precipitation The tipping bucket rain gauge calibration is checked using a known volume of water introduced slowly into the gauge with a manufacturer produced eraduated cylinder The designated value 15 compared with the recorded value PSD grade meteorological sensors are also audited twice annually by ARS 8 INSPECTION ACCEPTANCE REQUIREMENTS FOR SUPPLIES AND CONSUMABLES 2005 2007 VOC canisters and chain of custody forms were provided by the analytical laboratory CAS They also provided chain of custody forms No consumables were required for meteorological stations 2008 Present Canisters cartridges hang tags and chain of custody forms are provided by the analytical laboratory ERG No consumables are required for non PSD grade meteorological stations For PSD grade meteorological stations certain components are replaced during each semiannual field specialist calibration visit These include the bearings and potentiometer in the wind sensors
45. d its operation and compliance with 40 CFR 58 TO 12 and TO 11A calibrated the systems if required and trained the site operator Table A6 1 details the monitoring and support equipment used for the Garfield County VOC Monitoring Program Weather stations were replaced with PSD grade meteorological sensors at two monitoring locations one in 2009 and another in 2010 Field Operations A local site operator was provided by GCPH The operator was fully trained and provided with support equipment forms and monitoring supplies The site operator performs field operations including equipment maintenance and sample changing NMOC samples are collected during a 24 hour period every six days Samples are collected in Siltek stainless steel canisters and analyzed at ERG using GS FID MS analysis following TO 12 guidelines Carbonyl samples are collected during a 24 hour period every 12 days and are shipped to the ERG laboratory for analysis Samples are collected in DNPH cartridges following TO 11A guidelines using High Performance Liquid Chromatography HPLC Meteorological measurements at the two non PSD grade stations include air temperature relative humidity wind speed wind direction barometric pressure and precipitation The GCPH site operator provides periodic maintenance and performs meteorological data downloads on a routine basis These meteorological stations were replaced in 2010 and 2011 with newer all in one meteorology sensors yet t
46. e shipped to the analytical laboratory by traceable carrier in laboratory supplied containers that fully met sample handling and transport requirements Chain of custody accounting was fully documented by shipping records shipping logs and field sampling log sheets Canisters were cleaned prior to reuse according to standard laboratory procedures Meteorological data were non PSD grade and were collected directly from each site from data logger download by the site operator or CMC The data were then delivered to Garfield County staff for review 2008 Present NMOC sampling is performed with 6 liter Siltek canisters to provide time integrated samples Prepared canisters are shipped to the site operator via overnight delivery service by the analytical laboratory Collection occurs unattended and requires only a clean evacuated Siltek canister and a mass flow controller A valve on the canister s inlet manifold is operated at the start of the sampling period At the end of the sample collection period the valve is closed and the canister is shipped back to the laboratory by traceable carrier in laboratory supplied containers that fully meet sample handling and transport requirements No preservation 15 required during shipping sample hold time at the laboratory is 30 days The operator exchanges the sample media between sample days and completes a sample specific log sheet see Appendix B The canister is also tagged to identify the canister s
47. e routine maintenance to all systems An ARS field specialist travels to the site twice annually to maintain and calibrate the meteorological sensors and systems according to EPA guidelines Routine scheduled maintenance is performed to assure quality data For data collected by ARS any monitoring inconsistency noted by any assessment initiates immediate corrective action ARS logs the noted meteorological data collection problem and the corrective action timeline in the project Site Status Log ARS reviews and assesses the problem and possible solution Some problems are addressable through remote access to the site instrumentation or systems while some require that ARS contact the site operator and guide them through system troubleshooting and repair including individual component replacements If a problem cannot be resolved remotely or with site operator assistance ARS makes an emergency remedial repair visit to the site to isolate and correct the problem A6 4 Schedule 2005 2007 Samples were collected once a month or once per quarter at each of the 14 monitoring locations following a defined project schedule Appendix D presents the project schedules Program Garfield County VOC Monitoring Program QAPP Section No A Revision No 0 Date October 2011 Page 16 of 23 2008 Present Samples are collected once every 6 or 12 days at each monitoring location Appendix D includes example sample changing schedules for the period A6 5 Re
48. entation Review other documentation from site Enter from hard copy or other source Y Update source codes and enter data via control values Data missing in database No Review verify and update validation codes in validation screen Group Plot Review EE Enter report mailing date in Validation Log a Validation corrections based on plot review 4 Preliminary Validation Enter Preliminary Validation date in Validation Log 4 3rd level validation 4 gt ready for Annual Report Monthly Data Reports Enter Final Validation date in Validation Log pe Archive validated monthly files 4 Stamp reports as final and file gt Submit data to EPA AQS Final Validation Reporting Figure D2 1 Meteorological Data Validation Flowchart REFERENCES 40 CFR 58 40 CFR 58 40 CFR 136 EPA 625 R 96 010b EPA 625 R 96 010b EPA 625 R 96 010b EPA 625 R 96 010b EPA 600 R 94 038a EPA 454 R 98 004 EPA 600 R 94 038d EPA 454 R 99 005 EPA 450 4 87 007 EPA 240 R 02 009 EPA 240 B 001 003 Program Garfield County VOC Monitoring Program QAPP Se
49. ephone modem from the on site data logger If necessary ARS data analysts collect data from the sites if the automatic process fails Data are stored in the ARS Quality Database Any data collection problems are immediately reported to the ARS project manager who immediately implements corrective actions Data are collected according to EPA protocols and are detailed in SOP 3350 Collection of Ambient Air Quality and Meteorological Monitoring Data and Site Documentation B3 SAMPLE HANDLING AND CUSTODY REQUIREMENTS 2005 2007 Sample handling and custody procedures for VOC canisters and data were defined by the analytical laboratory CAS sampling was performed with 6 liter Siltek canisters to provide time integrated samples Prepared canisters were shipped to the site operator via overnight delivery service by the analytical laboratory Collection occurred unattended and required only a clean evacuated Siltek canister and a mass flow controller A valve on the inlet manifold on the canister was opened at the start of the sampling period At the end of the sample collection period the valve was closed and the canister was shipped back to the laboratory for analysis No preservation was required during shipping and sample hold time was 30 days The operator set up sample media on the specified sample date and completed a sample specific log sheet The canister was also tagged to identify the canister site and sample date All media wer
50. ers Waters Ozone Scrubber Cartridges WAT054420 Flow Rate 600 to 500 mL min Sample Time 1440 min 24 hr Air Volume 1000L Sampling Procedure Sample Start up Procedures 8 Begin recording the Lab Pre Sample section of the Carbonyl Compounds Data Sheet Site Codes Rifle RICO Parachute PACO Bell BRCO Moving Site MOCO City State RICO Rifle CO PACO Parachute CO BRCO Silt CO MOCO Varies AQS Code RICO 08 045 0007 PACO 08 045 0005 BRCO 08 045 0009 N A Collection Date The date sample is started Cartridge Lot 4 Record this from the outside of silver DNPH cartridge pouch Duplicate Event Yes based on the red D from the Sampling Calendar 9 Remove protective cover from the metal enclosure using a Phillips head screw driver 10 Place air pump right side up in it s designated location using the pre applied Velcro adhesive 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 I 18 17 18 Program Garfield County VOC Monitoring Program QAPP Section No Appendix E Revision No 0 Date October 2011 Page 4 of 7 Plug one end of the AC adapter into the power strip and the other end into the pump Be sure the power strip 15 turned on red indicator light To set up a sorbent tube sampling train take a fresh DNPH cartridge from its pouch Be certain to wear Poly gloves when handling carbonyl cartridges Take a fresh ozone scrubber from its pouch Label the DN
51. fications of data analysts are required but data analysts are thoroughly trained in all aspects of their job requirements A9 DOCUMENTATION AND RECORDS hardcopy records digital data and other documents reside at the analytical laboratories GCPH and in the ARS project database for the life of the program or at least for five years whichever 1s greater All raw and validated data are duplicated quarterly and delivered with the quarterly reports to designated recipients At the end of the program all data and records Program Garfield County VOC Monitoring Program QAPP Section No A Revision No 0 Date October 2011 Page 19 of 23 will be turned over to program participants or their designee The following types of documentation and records are used in the Garfield County VOC Monitoring Program Field documentation including log sheets instrument printouts calibration results quality control checks laboratory procedures and maintenance performed will be delivered to program participants upon program termination The site operator completes instrument specific log sheets manual or digital during each site visit Program data raw and validated reside in the laboratory s LIMS database and in ARS project database and are available for use during the life of the program A digital copy on compact disc CD of raw and validated data is delivered quarterly to the program participants Upon program termination all data will
52. for the PSD grade sites are captured on site by the data collection system consisting of a data logger and cellular modem The cellular modem provides a remote link to the site for data documentation collection and operational status assessment The data logger is capable of storing a minimum of 30 days of continuous data for all parameters and can be polled on site if the cellular modem fails A8 SPECIAL TRAINING REQUIREMENTS CERTIFICATION Laboratory analysts hold academic degrees in a related field and are fully trained in the use of laboratory equipment and procedures ARS staff working on this project are experienced in ambient air quality and meteorological monitoring systems The project manager 15 responsible for verifying all staff members are fully informed on the specific monitoring and data management configurations for this project Staff are informed trained on a one to one basis Site operators are fully trained on site by ARS field staff ARS data analysts are fully trained by the project manager on operational properties and expectations of all monitoring instrumentation data acquisition systems and calibration and maintenance procedures Data analysts are also trained on all data collection validation and reporting software tools used in network data management Their primary expertise resides in their ability to review data for quality and completeness and to perform the highest quality validation No specific professional certi
53. hey remain non PSD grade Meteorological measurements at the two PSD grade stations include air temperature relative humidity wind speed wind direction and precipitation and are maintained and calibrated twice annually by ARS field staff Data from PSD grade stations are downloaded daily by ARS staff via cell phone communications for validation and archive Data Operations All NMOC and carbonyl data are managed at the ERG analytical laboratory The laboratory forwards an electronic file of data and analyses to the ARS Project Scientist who prepares reports for GCPH staff Meteorological data for the two PSD grade monitoring stations are validated according to PSD guidelines at ARS ARS applies fully documented data management techniques to yield the highest quality data collection and validation Reporting includes quarterly and annual reporting and data archive Program Garfield County VOC Monitoring Program QAPP Section No A Revision No 0 Date October 2011 Page 14 of 23 A6 2 Measurements Table A6 1 summarizes instrumentation and measurement protocols that have been adopted by the EPA are implemented throughout the United States and are used in the Garfield County Volatile Organic Compounds Monitoring Program Measurements for each parameter are summarized below 2005 2007 sampling for the VOCs of concern requires both whole air and sorbent sampling techniques Siltek canisters collected integrated samples collected o
54. ing east 5 2007 current V ARM I Z Ir a Program Garfield County VOC Monitoring Program QAPP Section No B Revision No 0 Date October 2011 Page 18 of 33 Figure B1 6 Site Photographs Silt Daley Ranch 6 2005 5 2007 VOC looking west southwest Program Garfield County VOC Monitoring Program QAPP Section No B Revision No 0 Date October 2011 Page 19 of 33 Figure 1 7 Site Photographs Brock 6 2005 1 2009 Brock Program Garfield County VOC Monitoring Program QAPP Section No B Revision No 0 Date October 2011 Page 20 of 33 Figure B1 8 Site Photographs Isley 12 2005 5 2007 Isley Google amp Program Garfield County VOC Monitoring Program QAPP Section No B Revision No 0 Date October 2011 Page 21 of 33 Figure 1 9 Site Photographs Thompson 6 2005 12 2005 Thompson Thompson no photo short sampling period Program Garfield County VOC Monitoring Program QAPP Section No B Revision No 0 Date October 2011 Page 22 of 33 Figure B1 10 Site Photographs West Landfill 6 2005 5 2007 West Landfill Program Garfield County VOC Monitoring Program QAPP Section No B Revision No 0 Date October 2011 Page 23 of 33 Figure B1 11 Site Photographs Sebold 6 2005 5 2007 Sebold E de MIL oogle Sebold Program Garfield County VOC Monitoring Program QAPP Section No B Rev
55. ing twice annual calibrations and maintenance of the meteorology sensors Site Auditor Don Cobb ARS 15 the auditor for the PSD grade meteorology sites that began operation in 2008 15 responsible for performing twice annual performance audits of the meteorology sensors Project Scientist Cassie Archuleta ARS 15 responsible for the reporting of the collected data She coordinates all phases of data management and archive with the analytical laboratory Data Analysts Emily Bitler Laura Mack and Matt Smith ARS are responsible for the daily collection review and preliminary meteorological data validation since 2008 of the PSD grade meteorological monitoring sites They assist 1 the preparation of reports deliverable data files and are responsible for data archive Additional support personnel may be used as necessary upon direction of GCPH Program Garfield County VOC Monitoring Program QAPP Section No A Revision No 0 Date October 2011 Page 10 of 23 A5 PROBLEM DEFINITION AND BACKGROUND A5 1 Problem Definition The Garfield County Volatile Organic Compounds Monitoring Program is designed to characterize the ambient air quality in Garfield County Colorado Data collected are used 1n a study of the risks to human health for citizens of Garfield County who are exposed to these pollutants The objectives are to collect samples in towns and other populated areas of the county and to evaluate whether air cont
56. ion System Standard Operating Procedure for Sample Canister Cleaning Standard Operating Procedure for Sample Login to the Laboratory Information Management System Support for the EPA National Monitoring Programs UATMP NATTS CSATAM 5 and NMOC Support QAPP Section s B3 B5 1 B4 B4 B5 B3 B3 B5 Program Garfield County VOC Monitoring Program QAPP Section No Appendix C Revision No 0 Date October 2011 Page 2 of 2 Program Garfield County VOC Monitoring Program QAPP Section No Appendix D Revision No 0 Date October 2011 Page 1 of 8 APPENDIX D Garfield County VOC Filter Change Schedules 2005 Monitoring Schedule day amp 3 day Monitoring Schedule for TSP Pb PM 16 PM 2 5 and VOC 4 5 13 17 13 20 m 25 2 6 17 te d 20 an 22 23 2 25 20 22 23 23 2 25 5 27 2 5 26 28 29 4 5 02 Program Garfield County VOC Monitoring Program QAPP Section No Appendix D Revision No 0 Date October 2011 Page 2 of 8 2006 Monitoring Schedule 6 day amp 3 day Monitoring Schedule for TSP Pb 10 PM 2 5 and gt 17 18 24 26 Program Garfield County VOC Monitoring Program QAPP Section No Appendix D Revision No 0 Date October 2011 Page 3 of 8 Twelve Day e e y 9 5 9 9 2 gt 9 9 e mi Es November
57. ision No 0 Date October 2011 Page 24 of 33 Figure B1 12 Site Photographs Haire 6 2005 5 2007 Haire vA EE Google Haire Program Garfield County VOC Monitoring Program QAPP Section No B Revision No 0 Date October 2011 Page 25 of 33 Figure B1 13 Site Photographs Rifle Henry Building 6 2005 present Rifle Henry Building looking south southwest Program Garfield County VOC Monitoring Program QAPP Section No B Revision No 0 Date October 2011 Page 26 of 33 looking east later configuration Program Garfield County VOC Monitoring Program QAPP Section No B Revision No 0 Date October 2011 Page 27 of 33 Figure B1 14 Site Photographs Parachute 6 2005 present Parachute em 200916 f Parachute looking south southwest Program Garfield County VOC Monitoring Program QAPP Section No B Revision No 0 Date October 2011 Page 28 of 33 Parachute looking south southwest later configuration Program Garfield County VOC Monitoring Program QAPP Section No B Revision No 0 Date October 2011 Page 29 of 33 Figure B1 15 Site Photographs Battlement Mesa 9 2010 current Battlement Mesa lt gt 304 hute fvxginug uie neges Battlement aum Pres 39 435425 108 036212 J E image 2041 DigitalGlobe Image USDA FarmiService Agency
58. ite and sample days All media is shipped to the analytical laboratory by traceable carrier in laboratory supplied containers that Program Garfield County VOC Monitoring Program QAPP Section No B Revision No 0 Date October 2011 Page 4 of 33 fully meet sample handling and transport requirements Chain of custody accounting is fully documented by shipping records shipping logs and field sampling log sheets Canisters are cleaned prior to reuse per SOP 062 Carbonyl samples are collected on DNPH coated sorbent cartridges Cartridges are shipped to the site operator via overnight delivery service in coolers maintaining a temperature of 4 by the analytical laboratory Collection information includes cartridge temperature and pressure drop After collection the site operator exchanges sample media on the designated day and completes a sample specific log sheet see Appendix B The operator ships the samples back to the laboratory via shipping carrier in the coolers they came in by traceable carrier in laboratory supplied containers that fully meet sample handling and transport requirements samples are shipped back to the laboratory at approximately 4 C Sample hold time at the laboratory is two weeks Chain of custody accounting is fully documented by shipping records shipping logs and field sampling log sheets Samples received at the laboratory are logged into the Laboratory Information Management System LIMS databa
59. ix G Program Garfield County VOC Monitoring Program QAPP Section No B Revision No 0 Date October 2011 Page 5 of 33 2008 Present NMOC samples are collected with a Siltek canister and analyzed at ERG laboratories to provide definitive identification of specific NMOCs a complete list of chemicals analyzed in samples for this program is presented in Appendix A ERG performs analysis of the sampling canisters within two weeks of sample collection using GC FID MS by Method TO 12 see Appendix F and ERG SOP MOR 046 Carbonyl samples are collected on DNPH coated sorbent cartridges Sampling manifolds with data logger controlled valves are used to collect the sorbent samples The flow rate through the cartridge is calculated using the temperature of the cartridge and the pressure drop across it The resulting calibration is applied to the data to determine concentrations Cartridges are stored in a refrigerator prior to analysis and are analyzed within 30 days of sampling collection The cartridges are desorbed in the ERG laboratory using a solvent and the extract is analyzed by HPLC UV Specific carbonyls are analyzed by see Appendix and ERG SOP MOR 047 Meteorology instruments and data require no analytical methods PSD grade meteorology instruments undergo calibration twice annually using National Institute of Standards and Technology NIST traceable standards that receive annual certifications from individual manufactu
60. m status and significant events that occurred during the previous calendar quarter Annual Data Reports Annual data reports are prepared and delivered within 180 days after the end of the previous year of monitoring These reports include collection statistics data summaries and integrated graphic and tabular presentations Integrated analysis summaries include bar charts stacked data plots wind roses pollutant roses residence time maps and other graphic presentations Presentations that emphasize interrelationships among data types are also included Program Garfield County VOC Monitoring Program QAPP Section No D Revision No 0 Date October 2011 Page 1 of 3 D DATA VALIDATION AND USABILITY This section describes the activities that occur after the data collection phase of the Garfield County VOC Monitoring Program is completed This section includes the following subsections DI Data Review Validation and Verification Requirements D2 Validation and Verification Methods D3 Reconciliation with User Requirements D1 DATA REVIEW VALIDATION AND VERIFICATION REQUIREMENTS Data validation requirements for the Garfield County VOC Monitoring Program follow protocols that have been adopted by EPA and are implemented throughout the United States Sections and 7 briefly discuss validation procedures Validation requirements for each parameter are summarized below 2005 2007 VOC canisters underwent specific analytical
61. ment These checks are used to assess the as found response of the sensors Sensors will be serviced upon acceptance testing of a new instrument upon installation or removal from a monitoring location whenever control limits are exceeded prior to and following any corrective action or maintenance that affects its operation or at a maximum interval of six months Audit challenge ranges and acceptable criteria for meteorological sensors are identical to the calibration acceptance criteria listed in Table B7 1 C2 REPORTS TO MANAGEMENT 2005 2007 Project updates were provided regularly to GCPH by CMC A final report was prepared by GCPH and CDPHE and presented to the Garfield County Board of County Commissioners and the general public in early 2008 2008 Present Reports to GCPH include monthly program status reports quarterly data submittals and annual data reports as described below Monthly Program Status Reports Monthly status reports are delivered via e mail to GCPH within 45 days of the month of record They contain program status and schedule including site visit maintenance event summaries pending contract information preliminary validation of data and stackplots depicting data values Several ARS program staff are also sent this report uarterly Data Submittal Quarterly data submittals are delivered within 90 days of the end of each calendar quarter and include all types of data The reports summarize the air quality progra
62. mperature of the cartridge and the pressure drop across it The resulting calibration is applied to the data to determine concentrations Cartridges are desorbed in the laboratory using a solvent and the extract 15 analyzed by HPLC UV Carbonyls are analyzed following TO 11A Appendix A provides a list of compounds analyzed and Appendix C contains a summary of analytical procedures The network currently consists of two monitoring stations that do not follow any standard protocols for meteorology and two stations that converted their meteorological instrumentation to PSD grade Detailed discussions of the operational criteria for each are presented in SOP 3150 Calibration and Routine Maintenance of Meteorological Monitoring Systems Data are validated to Final Level 1 validation as described in SOP 3450 Ambient Air Quality and Meteorological Monitoring Data Validation A7 2 2 Data Collection System Data collection systems for the program include sample collection canisters sample collection cartridges and meteorological stations and sensors 2005 2007 VOCs were collected directly from Siltek canister samples All sampling media were shipped to the analytical laboratory by traceable carrier in laboratory supplied containers that fully meet sample handling and transport requirements Chain of custody accounting was fully documented by shipping records shipping logs and field sampling log sheets Temperature cartridge pressure drop and sa
63. mple on off times were recorded by the on site data collection system All meteorological data were captured on site by the data collection system consisting of a RainWise weather station and data logger Data were downloaded bi weekly using a Palm Pilot and software see Appendix E Garfield County Ambient Air Monitoring Field Protocol for complete procedures Program Garfield County VOC Monitoring Program QAPP Section No A Revision No 0 Date October 2011 Page 18 of 23 2008 Present NMOCs and carbonyl compounds data are collected directly from Siltek canisters and sorbent cartridges respectively All sampling media are shipped to the analytical laboratory ERG by traceable carrier in laboratory supplied containers that fully meet sample handling and transport requirements Chain of custody accounting is fully documented by shipping records shipping logs and field sampling log sheets Temperature cartridge pressure drop and sample on off times are recorded on chain of custody log sheets Meteorological data for the non PSD grade sites were captured on site by the data collection system consisting of a RainWise weather station and data logger Data were periodically downloaded using a Palm Pilot and software see Appendix E In 2010 and 2011 the instrumentation was upgraded to a Climatronics All in One weather sensor Data are periodically downloaded from the stations data loggers to a flashcard Meteorological data
64. mples hourly averages 1 second samples hourly average with 15 minute subintervals 900 samples per subinterval 1 second samples hourly average with 15 minute subintervals 900 samples per subinterval Hourly accumulation Section No A Revision No 0 Date October 2011 Page 23 of 23 Notes Data derived from laboratory analysis of canisters Data derived from laboratory analysis of canisters Data derived from laboratory analysis of cartridges Data logger derived Program Garfield County VOC Monitoring Program QAPP Section No B Revision No 0 Date October 2011 Page 1 of 33 B MEASUREMENT DATA ACQUISITION This section describes the program design and implementation of the Garfield County VOC Monitoring Program including collecting handling and analyzing the data using data from other sources and managing and validating the data This section includes the following subsections Bl Sampling Process Design B2 Sampling Methods Requirements B3 Sample Handling and Custody Requirements B4 Analytical Methods Requirements B5 Quality Control Requirements B6 Instrument Equipment Testing Inspection and Maintenance Requirements B7 Instrument Calibration and Frequency B8 Inspection Acceptance Requirements for Supplies and Consumables B9 Data Acquisition Requirements for Non Direct Measurements BIO Data Management B1 SAMPLING PROCESS DESIGN The Garfield County VOC Monitoring Program sampling proces
65. n e Recalibrate maintain sampling pumps sent to SKC Frequency Every 12 days Every 12 months or as needed Program Garfield County VOC Monitoring Program QAPP Section No B Revision No 0 Date October 2011 Page 31 of 33 Table B6 3 PSD Grade Meteorological Monitoring Systems Routine Operations and Maintenance Requirements PSD Grade Meteorological System Routine Field Procedures Procedure Frequency REGULAR MAINTENANCE Site Operator Every 6 days e Inspect overall system e Observe freedom of wind vane and anemometer cups prop e Document observed weather conditions e Verify that temperature and wind measurements appear reasonable e Complete operator log sheet SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE ARS Field Specialist Every 6 months e Pre maintenance calibration check of wind and temperature sensors e Perform system maintenance Clean systems Replace wind speed bearings Replace wind vane potentiometer if required Exchange temperature sensor with laboratory calibrated unit e Post maintenance calibration of all sensors Program Garfield County VOC Monitoring Program QAPP Section No B Revision No 0 Date October 2011 Page 32 of 33 Table B7 1 Calibration Acceptance Criteria for the Garfield County VOC Monitoring Program Parameter VOC Carbonyls Temperature PSD grade Relative Humidity PSD grade Wind Speed PSD grade Wind Direction PSD grade Precipitation tipping
66. n is performed quarterly Carbonyl analysis instruments receive daily calibration checks Similarly calibration of the instrumentation used to analyze the sorbent filter cartridges 1s also handled by the analytical laboratory Program Garfield County VOC Monitoring Program QAPP Section No B Revision No 0 Date October 2011 Page 8 of 33 Non PSD grade meteorological station calibrations are performed upon station installation at each location Table B7 1 provides calibration acceptance criteria PSD grade meteorological sensor calibrations are performed twice annually and after sensor repair or maintenance according to SOP 3150 Calibration and Routine Maintenance of Meteorological Monitoring Systems and include e Ambient Temperature The temperature probe 15 calibrated on site by comparing to a collocated reference temperature probe Relative Humidity The relative humidity sensor 1s calibrated using an audit sensor and portable data logger The audit sensor is placed in an aspirator housing adapter and placed next to the existing station sensor which ensures both probes are subjected to the same air stream The audit sensor 1s left in place for several hours and data from both audit and station sensor are compared Wind Speed The wind speed sensor 15 calibrated at four shaft revolution speeds The equivalent wind speed is calculated corresponding to the manufacturer s specified values for shaft rpm versus wind velocity an
67. name last date 1n data set c Bring into Excel using data command d Select line through the wizard where you want your data to come in e Select delimited file f Select separated note each location has two spread sheets One 15 the master which contains all daily min max data and the other 15 2 and contains all the data except the daily min max To create the 2 version copy and paste data without the daily min max info into the 2 version from the master version The 2 version 15 used for creating Access tables Program Garfield County VOC Monitoring Program QAPP Section No Appendix F Revision No 0 Date October 2011 Page 1012 APPENDIX F EPA Compendium Methods Program Garfield County VOC Monitoring Program QAPP Section No Appendix G Revision No 0 Date October 2011 Page 1 of 1 APPENDIX G Air Resource Specialists Meteorological Standard Operating Procedures and Technical Instructions The following standard operating procedures SOPs and technical instructions TIs will be used in executing this program These documents were written by Air Resource Specialists Inc Please note that program specific documents have not been written this program relies in part on SOPs and Technical Instructions TIs that have been prepared to support other field studies The general policies and instructions outlined in these procedures however are relevant to the
68. nitoring Sites B 11 VOC NMOC Monitoring Systems Routine Operations and Maintenance Requirements B 30 Carbonyl Monitoring Systems Routine Operations and Maintenance Requirements B 30 PSD Grade Meteorological Monitoring Systems Routine Operations and Maintenance Requirements B 31 Calibration Acceptance Criteria for the Garfield County Monitoring Program B 32 Program Garfield County VOC Monitoring Program QAPP Section No A Revision No 0 Date October 2011 Page 8 of 23 A3 DISTRIBUTION LIST The following individuals and or organizations will receive copies of the approved Quality Assurance Project Plan QAPP and any subsequent revisions Garfield County Public Health GCPH 195 West 14 Street Rifle 81650 Jim Rada Environmental Health Manager Telephone 970 625 5200 ext 8113 Paul Reaser Senior Environmental Health Specialist Telephone 970 625 5200 ext 8123 Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment Air Pollution Control Division CDPHE APCD 4300 Cherry Creek Drive South Denver CO 80246 1530 Gordon Pierce Program Manager Telephone 303 692 3238 Cindy Wike QA Specialist Telephone 303 692 3227 Air Resource Specialists Inc ARS 1901 Sharp Point Drive Suite E Fort Collins CO 80525 Lincoln Sherman Project Manager Telephone 970 484 7941 Gloria Mercer Quality Assurance Manager Telephone 970 484 7941 Indicates individuals who will maintain the official approved QAPP A4 PROGRAM TAS
69. nsfer to AQS Data Entry and Historical Database Paper Flow Sample Flow Computer Flow Data Storage 5 Years Figure B10 1 Laboratory Data Management and Sample Flow Diagram Program Garfield County VOC Monitoring Program QAPP Section No C Revision No 0 Date October 2011 Page 1012 C ASSESSMENT OVERSIGHT This section describes the activities for assessing implementation of the Garfield County Volatile Organic Compounds Monitoring Program and associated quality assurance quality control QA QC activities This section includes the following subsections Cl Assessments and Response Actions C2 Reports to Management C1 ASSESSMENTS AND RESPONSE ACTIONS 2005 2007 VOC analytical operations were assessed by CAS personnel in the laboratory VOC and meteorological system operation were assessed during each site operator station visit The site operator visited the stations according to the program schedule and assessed the physical condition of all systems including wiring and tubing The operator also replaced sample media and consumable supplies as needed and shipped the spent canisters to the analytical laboratory Appropriate documentation was completed for each instrument This regular physical inspection of instrumentation helped to ensure collection of quality assured data 2008 Present Assessments of the Garfield County VOC Monitoring Program include daily data checks weekly operation checks
70. nt conditions Y Keep a copy in site notebook after faxing to Data Coordinator Air Resource Specialists Inc 1901 Sharp Point Drive Suite E Fort Collins CO 80525 Telephone 970 484 7941 Fax 970 484 3423 Example Meteorological Field Log sheet 2008 current Program Garfield County VOC Monitoring Program QAPP Section No Appendix C Revision No 0 Date October 2011 Page 1012 APPENDIX C Eastern Research Group Quality Assurance Documents The following quality assurance manuals are used in executing this program beginning in 2008 These documents were written by the analytical laboratory Eastern Research Group and their general policies and instructions are applied to the Garfield County VOC Monitoring Program Number ERG MOR 024 ERG MOR 045 ERG MOR 046 ERG MOR 047 ERG MOR 060 ERG MOR 061 ERG MOR 062 ERG MOR 079 Title Standard Operating Procedure for Preparing Extracting and Analyzing DNPH Carbonyl Cartridges by Method TO 11A Standard Operating Procedure for Sample Receipt at the ERG Chemistry Laboratory Field Procedure for Collecting Speciated and or Total Nonmethane Organic Compounds Ambient Air Samples Using the ERG SNMOC Sampling System Field Procedure for Collecting Ambient Carbonyl Compounds Samples Using the ERG C Sampling System Standard Operating Procedure for PDFID Sample Analysis by Method TO 12 Standard Operating Procedure for Standard Preparation Using Dynamic Flow Dilut
71. or to 2008 24 hour averages on 1 day in 6 EPA schedule beginning 2008 24 hour averages on Data derived from laboratory 1 day in 12 EPA schedule analysis of cartridges beginning 2008 Continuous Hourly averages 1 second samples hourly averages 1 second samples hourly averages 1 second samples hourly average with 15 minute subintervals 900 samples per subinterval 1 second samples hourly average with 15 minute subintervals 900 samples per subinterval Data logger derived Hourly accumulation Program Garfield County VOC Monitoring Program QAPP Table A7 1 Monitoring Sensor and Sampling Specifications Parameter VOCs NMOCs Carbonyls Weather Station Air temperature Relative humidity Wind speed Wind direction Barometric pressure Precipitation Air Temperature Relative Humidity Wind Speed and Wind Direction Wind Direction Sigma Theta Precipitation Sensor Siltek canister Siltek canister Sorbent filters RainWise MK Ill RHR Vaisala HMP45C Vaisala HMP45C R M Young 05305 R M Young 05305 MetOne 385 Units and Range ug m ug m C 0 to 100 0 to 360 C 30 C to 50 C 0 to 100 m s and degrees true 0 to 360 Degrees Sample Frequency 24 hour averages on 1 day in 6 EPA schedule 24 hour averages on 1 day in 6 EPA schedule 24 hour averages on 1 day in 12 EPA schedule Continuous 1 second sa
72. our monitoring sites continued to operate weather stations installed during the 2005 2007 monitoring period until 2009 The Rifle Henry Bldg and Parachute sites converted to regulatory grade meteorological instrumentation in 2009 and 2010 respectively These units follow Environmental Protection Agency EPA PSD protocols A6 1 Description of Work Work to be performed for the Garfield County VOC Monitoring Program has been divided into four tasks as detailed below 1 2 3 4 2005 2007 Site Selection and Equipment Procurement Site selection and project methods were the responsibility of Garfield County in coordination with CDPHE The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment Air Pollution Control Division provided some program support throughout all phases of project work The 14 monitoring locations were selected to describe the exposure of the general population of Garfield County to VOCs primarily related to urban growth areas and from oil and gas development activities Sites were selected based on proximity of area and emission sources accessibility security and cooperation of land or building owners A map of the region with location of the monitoring sites is presented as Figure A6 1 Instrumentation and related equipment procured included sampling canisters meteorological sensors and data acquisition systems Installation After site selection and land use authorizations were complete GCPH
73. pendix B Revision No 0 Date October 2011 Page 3 of 5 Air Chain of Custody Record amp Analytical Service Request CAM 2655 Park Center Drive Suite Services Simi Valley California 93065 An Employee Owned Open Phone 805 526 7161 Requested Turnaround Time in Business Days Surcharges please circle CAS Project No Fax 805 526 7270 1 Day 100 2 Day 75 3 Day 50 4 Day 35 5 Day 25 10 Day Standard TENI Comments e g Actual Preservative or specific instructions Sampler Print amp Sign Canister ID Flow Con 5 o z i f AON AG SC etc Att 5 M FRES Er ZAE Ata Tu ax IST TW Report Tier Levels please select Project Requirements MRLs Results Detault f not spectied ___ 11 Data Package 10 Surchasge EDO required Yes No 11 Results Tiar V chent specified ____ Type EDD Unts pe li pee re n eere Example NMOC Canister Chain of Custody Form 2005 2007 Program Garfield County VOC Monitoring Program QAPP Columbia Analytical Services An Employee Owed Company Section No Appendix B Revision No 0 Date October 2011 Page 4 of 5 SUMMA CANISTERS SAMPLING WITH A SUMMA CANISTER HOW TO TAKE A GRAB SAMPLE EQUIP
74. porting Requirements 2005 2007 A data summary report for data collected between 2005 and 2007 was prepared by CDPHE 2008 Present Reporting requirements for the Garfield County VOC Monitoring Program include quarterly data submittals and annual reports specified by Garfield County In general reports include narratives describing the monitoring sites including instrument location and configuration data summaries and general interpretation Monthly progress reports are also prepared for the PSD stations which contain summaries of instrument operation and data collection statistics A7 QUALITY OBJECTIVES AND CRITERIA FOR MEASUREMENT DATA A7 1 Data Quality Objectives The minimum data recovery objective for the Garfield County VOC Monitoring Program 15 90 per calendar quarter for each parameter Actual data recovery 15 subject to instrument performance There are no backup systems for any of the site instrumentation catastrophic failure of a system could cause an extended downtime for an individual parameter Measurement quality objectives for the 2008 to present monitoring period are provided in the Support for the EPA National Monitoring Programs document see Appendix C AII laboratory procedures follow EPA Compendium Methods TO 14A and TO 15 2005 2007 and TO 12 and TO 11A 2008 present 7 2 Criteria for Measurement Data General guidance for the monitoring program will follow EPA documents listed in the References section
75. rers B5 QUALITY CONTROL REQUIREMENTS Quality control requirements for the Garfield County VOC Monitoring Program are discussed below They are also discussed in Sections B2 B3 B4 and B6 2005 2007 VOC canisters were checked for leaks and cleaned prior to sampling Compendium Method TO 15 includes provisions for inherent quality control in the analysis laboratory Meteorological stations were calibrated upon installation and checked for operation by the site operator upon every site visit 2008 Present NMOC canisters and sampling devices are checked for proper operation every six days by the site operator At the laboratory internal analytical standards and frequent verification of analytical system performance are used to control the analytical system Compendium Method TO 12 includes provisions for inherent quality control in the analysis laboratory Refer to the laboratory s SOP for Standard Preparation Using Dynamic Flow Dilution System ERG MOR 061 see Appendix C A 3 copy chain of custody form is shipped with each canister or cartridge to a site Upon laboratory receipt sample canister vacuum pressure 1s compared against field documentation to ensure the canister remained airtight during transport If any leaks are detected the sample is voided Specific procedures are outlined in the SOP for Sample Receipt at the ERG Chemistry Lab ERG MOR 045 Program Garfield County VOC Monitoring Program QAPP Section No B Revision No
76. ring period They were also responsible for communicating operational problems to GCPH Colorado Mountain College CMC Staff at CMC were responsible for several of the initial monitoring locations and instrumentation as well as on site instrument calibration and maintenance during the 2005 2007 monitoring period Eastern Research Group Inc ERG Julie Swift and staff are responsible for sample canister cartridge preparation shipping of sample canisters and cartridges to monitoring sites receiving and processing samples shipped back from the field sample analysis and laboratory data validation during the 2008 to present monitoring period They are also responsible for communicating operational problems to GCPH and providing data to the ARS project scientist Site Operator Paul Reaser GCPH Air Quality Program Lead is the site operator for the program He is responsible for overseeing the servicing of the monitoring sites and is responsible for the routine operation of the monitoring equipment and thorough field documentation of all collected data Project Manager Lincoln Sherman ARS is responsible for providing technical assistance to GCPH Quality Assurance Manager Gloria Mercer ARS is responsible for developing and maintaining the official approved QAPP Field Specialist Mike Slate ARS 1s the field specialist for the PSD grade meteorology sites that began operation in 2008 He is responsible for perform
77. rological data are collected daily via cellular modem ARS data analysts verify that all data are collected Data are appended to the program database daily and nightly backups of the database are performed Data are reviewed daily to identify operational problems data inconsistencies and complete validation 1s performed on a monthly basis Archiving of raw data is performed on a monthly basis and archiving of all processed data 1s performed after data have Program Garfield County VOC Monitoring Program QAPP Section No B Revision No 0 Date October 2011 Page 10 of 33 been finalized and reported files are in American Standard Code for Information Interchange ASCII format Files are stored in their original formats non compressed on computer hard drives and CD and at least three copies of CDs are created Hard copies of supporting documentation are archived on a continual basis Complete procedures for data collection processing and archiving are presented in SOP 3350 Collection of Ambient Air Quality and Meteorological Monitoring Data and Site Documentation and SOP 3450 Ambient Air Quality and Meteorological Monitoring Data Validation Program Garfield County VOC Monitoring Program QAPP Section No B Revision No 0 Date October 2011 Page 11 of 33 Table B1 1 Garfield County VOC Monitoring Program Geographic Specifications of the Monitoring Sites Site Name and Abbr Elev ft Latitude Longitude Land Use 2005 2
78. s Validation methods for each parameter are summarized below Program Garfield County VOC Monitoring Program QAPP Section No D Revision No 0 Date October 2011 Page 2 of 3 2005 2007 VOC data validation followed EPA compendium methods TO 14A and 15 Meteorology data were collected with professional grade non regulatory instruments and were not validated 2008 Present NMOC and carbonyl data validation follow EPA compendium protocols TO 12 and TO 11A respectively Meteorology data at two stations are collected with professional grade non regulatory instruments and are not validated Meteorology data at the other two stations are collected with PSD grade instruments following SOP 3450 Ambient Air Quality and Meteorological Monitoring Data Validation A flowchart detailing these procedures is presented as Figure D2 1 D3 RECONCILIATION WITH USER REQUIREMENTS Garfield County oversees an air quality study designed to characterize the current exposure of the general population of Garfield County to VOCs NMOCs and carbonyl compounds Meteorological monitoring systems also operated alongside air toxics systems to assist in determining the direction and extent of travel of compounds Beginning in 2008 two of the four operating meteorology systems were converted to EPA PSD grade monitoring protocols to provide scientifically defensible data Data are expected to provide a true representation of these atmospheric constituents in the
79. s was designed to collect adequate samples and data 1n populated areas of the county sufficient to describe the exposure of the general population of the county to VOCs and to evaluate whether air contaminants being transported into the county from other regions Measurement methods meet EPA s Compendium of Methods for the Determination of Toxic Organic Compounds in Ambient Air performance criteria and provide detailed documentation for determining minimum detection limits MDL for each of the compounds MDL development is performed in accordance with 40 CFR 136 Appendix B requirements These standard protocols were specified by Garfield County to assure data collected by the program are scientifically defensible Sampling frequencies and instrumentation used in the program are described in Section A6 All measurements described in Section A6 are critical to achieve program objectives The 2005 2007 monitoring period included 14 monitoring locations 4 of which continued monitoring in 2008 Table 1 1 presents geographic specifications of the Garfield County monitoring locations Figures 1 1 through 1 15 present a satellite image and cardinal direction photographs if available of each monitoring location B2 SAMPLING METHODS REQUIREMENTS sampling methods for data collection for the Garfield County VOC Program are discussed below 2005 2007 VOC canisters were changed every month or every quarter by the site operator as defined b
80. s was performed upon scheduled site operator visits Meteorological stations received no periodic scheduled maintenance 2008 Present Regular maintenance of canister and cartridge systems is performed every 6 days and 12 days respectively as scheduled by the site operator Tables B6 1 and B6 2 summarize the maintenance procedures for canister and sorbent cartridge systems respectively Calibration of laboratory GC FID MS instrumentation 15 performed quarterly Non PSD grade meteorological stations receive no periodic scheduled maintenance PSD grade maintenance 15 performed every 6 to 12 days as scheduled by the site operator and twice annually by a field specialist These maintenance procedures are detailed in SOP 3001 Procedures for Quarterly Maintenance to an Ambient Air Monitoring Station and SOP 3150 Calibration and Routine Maintenance of Meteorological Monitoring Systems Table B6 3 summarizes maintenance procedures for meteorological sensors B7 INSTRUMENT CALIBRATION AND FREQUENCY 2005 2007 Calibration of the analysis instrumentation was performed using generally accepted laboratory procedures Siltek canister samples were handled and analyzed by the analytical laboratory CAS Meteorological station calibrations were performed upon station installation at each location 2008 Present Calibration of the instrumentation used to analyze the Siltek canister samples is handled by the analytical laboratory ERG and calibratio
81. se according to SOP ERG MOR 045 and ERG MOR 079 After sample identification number date received sample date etc 15 reviewed for discrepancies ERG contacts the site operator for resolution of any sample issues ERG provides validated data files to GCPH who in turn provides files to ARS for quarterly and annual reporting purposes Meteorological data at the non PSD grade sites are collected directly from each site from data logger download by the site operator The data are then delivered to Garfield County staff for review Meteorological data retrieval at the PSD grade sites is performed automatically via cellular telephone modem from the data logger to ARS data values are stored in the ARS Air Quality Database Data are also stored on the data logger for 30 days and may be retrieved via portable computer B4 ANALYTICAL METHODS REQUIREMENTS Analytical methods for data collection for the Garfield County VOC Monitoring Program are discussed below 2005 2007 Samples were collected using Siltek canisters and analyzed at the CAS laboratory to provide definitive identification of specific VOCs CAS performed analysis of the sampling canisters using GC MS by method TO 15 as summarized in Appendix F A list of the compounds analyzed is presented in Appendix A Meteorology instruments and data required no analytical methods Standard operating procedures for data collection and validation of the PSD grade instruments are listed in Append
82. semiannual internal calibrations of the instrumentation and twice annual independent audits as discussed below Daily Data Review ARS data analysts download and review PSD grade meteorological data daily The review assesses operation of the systems data completeness and data quality If any inconsistencies are noted the program manager is notified and initiates corrective action Site Visits Regular physical inspection of instrumentation is critical to collection of quality assured data The site operator visits the stations every 6 or 12 days canister sites and cartridge sites respectively and assesses the physical condition of all systems including wiring and tubing The operator also reviews automated control checks and replaces sample media and consumable supplies as needed The operator ships the spent canisters and cartridges to the analytical laboratory and completes documentation for each instrument Laboratory Receipt and Analysis Canisters and cartridges are inspected upon receipt at the laboratory along with their chain of custody forms according to SOP ERG MOR 045 Program Garfield County VOC Monitoring Program QAPP Section No C Revision No 0 Date October 2011 Page 2 of 2 Semiannual Calibrations Non PSD grade meteorological instrumentation do not receive any maintenance or calibration ARS field specialists perform pre maintenance checks of PSD grade meteorological sensors prior to any service or adjust
83. sures and records flow rates before and after cartridge changes and documents the elapsed time of the data collection period Cartridges are shipped to the site in a cooler maintaining 4 C temperature After sampling the cartridges are again kept under refrigerated conditions and are refrigerated upon receipt at the laboratory until analysis is performed Specific sampling protocols are documented in the GARCO 2008 Ambient Air Monitoring Field Protocol document see Appendix E Appendix B is an example chain of custody log sheet the operator completes for each station visit and cartridge exchange Meteorology parameter data for the two non PSD sites RainWise instrumented sites are collected similarly to the 2005 2007 period Data are retrieved bi weekly via Palm Pilot and software from the on site RainWise data logger These data are not regulatory compliant however they do provide an understanding of meteorological conditions during the sampling period In 2010 and 2011 these stations were upgraded to a Climatronics All in One sensor Program Garfield County VOC Monitoring Program QAPP Section No B Revision No 0 Date October 2011 Page 3 of 33 system with data logger Data are retrieved periodically on flashcard and downloaded to a personal computer for review This new sensor system is also a non regulatory compliant system Meteorology parameter data for the two PSD grade sites are automatically retrieved daily via cellular tel
84. the concerns of County residents and to fit with and add to CDPHE and local industry air quality sampling efforts in an effort to make strong decisions with regard to managing air quality impacts from growth During this period monitoring for 43 specific VOCs was conducted at 14 sites for 24 hours on a once per month or once per quarter basis and at 6 meteorological stations on a continuous basis VOCs were collected using a Siltek canister and analyzed at CAS following the U S Environmental Protection Agency s Compendium Methods TO 14A and TO 15 In 2008 based on findings and recommendations from the 2005 2007 Ambient Air Quality Study and a CDPHE Screening Level Health Risk Assessment GCPH modified the Garfield County air quality monitoring program reducing the number of monitoring sites modifying the VOC analytical methods and increasing sampling frequency to increase the amount of data collection and to maximize efficient use of available County funding Program Garfield County VOC Monitoring Program QAPP Section No A Revision No 0 Date October 2011 Page 11 of 23 Monitoring beginning 2008 focuses on better defining issues in the community in the form of non methane organic compounds NMOC and a variety of carbonyl compounds Data are gathered on some hazardous air pollutants HAPs detected in the initial study as well as several other compounds that have been implicated as ozone precursors an interest for both G
85. ts REFERENCES Page 3 1 5 8 8 10 10 10 11 12 14 15 15 16 16 16 16 16 17 18 18 Nn BWR N Revision CO CO cc ctc O O CO ol O OoOo Page 5 of 23 Date 10 05 11 10 05 11 10 05 11 10 05 11 10 05 11 10 05 11 10 05 11 10 05 11 10 05 11 10 05 11 10 05 11 10 05 11 10 05 11 10 05 11 10 05 11 10 05 11 10 05 11 10 05 11 10 05 11 10 05 11 10 05 11 10 05 11 10 05 11 10 05 11 10 05 11 10 05 11 10 05 11 10 05 11 10 05 11 10 05 11 10 05 11 10 05 11 10 05 11 10 05 11 10 05 11 10 05 11 10 05 11 10 05 11 10 05 11 10 05 11 10 05 11 10 05 11 10 05 11 Program Garfield County VOC Monitoring Program QAPP A2 TABLE OF CONTENTS continued Section APPENDIX Lists of Compounds Analyzed APPENDIX B Chain of Custody Forms and Field Log Sheets APPENDIX C Eastern Research Group Quality Assurance Documents APPENDIX D Garfield County VOC Filter Change Schedules APPENDIX E 2008 Ambient Air Monitoring Field Protocols APPENDIX F EPA Compendium Methods APPENDIX G Air Resource Specialists Meteorological Standard Operating Procedures and Technical Instructions LIST OF FIGURES Figure 4 1 Garfield County VOC Monitoring Program Organizational Chart A6 Map of Garfield County VOC Monitoring Program Site Locations
86. ver a period of 24 hours once per month or once per quarter at 14 locations Meteorological monitoring was performed at 6 stations using RainWise model MK III RTR stations for air temperature relative humidity wind speed wind direction barometric pressure and precipitation The stations were located on top of a tripod tower approximately 3 meters above the ground the precipitation sensor was located at ground level Data were stored on a 30 minute basis on a RainWise CC 2000 computer interface were downloaded bi weekly Due to funding and location constraints the meteorological monitoring did not meet EPA recommendations for regulatory requirements 2008 Present NMOCs are collected over a sampling period of 24 hours on the EPA national 1 day in 6 schedule at four locations In addition carbonyl compounds collected on DNPH coated silica gel sorbent cartridges using active sampling methodology are collected over a sampling period of 24 hours on a 1 day in 12 basis at the same four locations The site operator installs the canisters and sorbent filters every 6 or 12 days according to the program schedule They are retrieved and forwarded along with associated documentation to the analytical laboratory as soon after sampling as practical typically within 24 hours ARS obtains the validated data from ERG applies appropriate calibrations and includes the resulting concentration data in the program database Data plots are prepared to graphic
87. ware The site operator collected the data bi weekly and delivered it to GCPH staff where it was loaded onto a personal computer for review These data were collected via professional grade but non regulatory instruments 2008 Present NMOC canisters and carbonyl cartridges are mailed directly to the site operator from the analytical laboratory The site operator exchanges the canisters and cartridges without handling internal filters directly The site operator changes canisters and cartridges every 6 or 12 days respectively according to the program schedule and ships the exposed units to the analytical laboratory The operator also measures and records vacuum readings before and after canister changes and documents the elapsed time of each 24 hour data collection period The operator records the temperature and cartridge pressure drop for existing and new cartridges Validation is performed by the analytical laboratory ERG following the data processing steps summarized in Figure B10 1 The laboratory delivers digital data files to ARS for inclusion in reports and data archive At the two non PSD grade stations meteorological data are collected via Palm Pilot and downloading software The site operator periodically collects the data and delivers the data set to GCPH staff where it 1s loaded onto a personal computer for review These data are collected via professional grade yet non regulatory instruments At the two PSD grade stations meteo
88. were managed at the analytical laboratory CAS and the data were reported to GCPH meteorological data were collected and managed by GCPH 1 2 3 4 Program Garfield County Monitoring Program QAPP Section No A Revision No 0 Date October 2011 Page 13 of 23 2008 Present Site Selection and Equipment Procurement Program methods are the responsibility of Garfield County Public Health the lead agency with CDPHE as an advisor in the program Four of the initial monitoring locations continued through this newly revamped program to describe the exposure of the general population of Garfield County to NMOCs and carbonyl compounds related to urban growth and oil and gas development activities One of the four sites is designated to be a mobile station that will change locations on an as needed basis A map of the region with location of the monitoring sites 15 presented as Figure 1 Instrumentation and related equipment procured includes sampling canisters and cartridges sampling pumps meteorological sensors air temperature wind speed wind direction barometric pressure and precipitation data acquisition systems and support systems Two monitoring sites replaced their meteorological weather stations with PSD grade meteorological sensors in 2009 and 2010 Installation Four of the existing sites were selected to remain in operation for this program Field staff installing new instrumentation verifie
89. y on the canister or affix any labels Please call the laboratory with any questions regarding proper shipping of canisters era ces WWW CASAIRLAB GEO 805 526 7161 OJPROMOISUMMA CANISTER SAMP FLYER 8 11 07 Example Canister Field Handling Instructions 2005 2007 Program Garfield County VOC Monitoring Program QAPP Section No Appendix B Revision No 0 Date October 2011 Page 5 of 5 Garfield County Air Quality Station Meteorological Monitoring Monthly Check Site Date Operator 1 Inspect and record overall system including wiring and tripod 2 Does the wind vane and propeller move freely Y N 3 Check the time and date on the data logger in the upper left hand corner of the screen Data logger time MST Actual Time MST The data logger time is always set to Mountain Standard Time If time is off by more then 2 minutes contact ARS 970 484 7941 4 Record the following values from the data logger and the TEOM To observe the TEOM values press the DATA button and record the 1 Hr MC values LOGGER VALUES TEOM VALUES MC Top Line 10 10 PMFINE PM 2 5 PMCORS PM Coarse Do the values agree within 5 micrograms per cubic meter Y N 4 Record the current conditions from the data logger TMP degrees C RS m s RH RD degrees WS m s ITEMP degrees C WD degrees SIGMA degrees 5 Record the current weather conditions 6 Do data logger values agree with the curre
90. y the program schedule The schedule followed the EPA protocol schedule as great an Program Garfield County VOC Monitoring Program QAPP Section No B Revision No 0 Date October 2011 Page 2 of 33 extent as possible A supply of canisters was shipped directly to the site operator from the analytical laboratory CAS between sample days The site operator exchanged exposed canisters with new ones without handling samples directly In addition to shipping full canisters to the analytical laboratory the operator was also responsible for measuring and recording vacuum readings before and after Siltek canister changes and documenting the elapsed time of the data collection period Meteorological data were retrieved bi weekly via Palm Pilot and software from the on site RainWise data logger The site operator delivered the data to Garfield County staff for review These data were not regulatory compliant however they did provide an understanding of meteorological conditions during the sampling period 2008 Present NMOC canisters are exchanged every 6 days by the site operator The systems run on a standard EPA schedule of operating for day every 6 days Canisters are turned on manually between 8 00 and 11 00 am on the scheduled sampling day and run for 24 hours A supply of canisters is shipped directly to the site operator from the analytical laboratory ERG between sample days The canisters contain 4 to 6 liters of sampled air over a 2

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