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ME M O R A N D U M To: Caroline Kwan and Nica Klaber, U.S.

Environmental Protection Agency – Region 2 Date: May 14, 2012

From: Leslie McKee and Joy Dunay, Anchor QEA Project: 120782-01 Cc: Newtown Creek Respondents

Re: Phase 1 RI/FS Field Program – QAPP/FSAP Deviation Memorandum No. 2 The purpose of this memorandum is to provide pertinent information regarding deviations from the Quality Assurance Project Plan (QAPP) and QAPP Appendix A, the Field Sampling and Analysis Plan (FSAP), for the Newtown Creek Remedial Investigation/Feasibility Study (RI/FS) (Anchor QEA 2011a, 2011b). As described in QAPP Section 1.3 and FSAP Section 1.7, deviations that do not impact the overall RI/FS scope or design objectives require the submittal of deviation forms in routine status reports. For instances where deviations have an impact on the scope or design objectives, submittal to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA) of this document along with a QAPP amendment will occur for review and approval by a core group of the Respondents Steering Committee before deviations are accepted and performed. The information provided herein summarizes deviations that do not impact the overall RI/FS scope or design objectives.

Deviation memoranda are numbered consecutively with deviation forms referencing the corresponding memorandum (e.g., Deviation Form 1-1 refers to the first deviation presented in Memorandum No. 1). This is Deviation Memorandum No. 2. As needed, each deviation memorandum includes the following supporting documents:

1. QAPP Deviation Form(s) – Used for overall sampling program or analytical program deviations

2. FSAP Deviation Form(s) – Used for deviations involving specific field protocols (i.e., field standard operating procedure [SOP] variances)

3. Applicable tables, field forms, SOPs, or other relevant attachments

Caroline Kwan and Nica Klaber May 14, 2012

DEVIATION FORMS FSAP Form 2-1 Sample Container Type and Method Updates FSAP Form 2-2 Surface Water Sampling Stratification and Collection of Water Layers FSAP Form 2-3 Current Meter Water Column Profiling and TSS Sample Collection FSAP Form 2-4 Surface Sediment Grab Sampling Re-attempts FSAP Form 2-5 Benthic Community Sediment Grab Sampling Device QAPP Form 2-1 Analytical Method Nomenclature Updates QAPP Form 2-2 Method Quantitation Limit Updates QAPP Form 2-3 Benthic Community Survey Field Replicate Sample Exemption

TABLES Table 1 Supporting Material for FSAP Deviation Form 2-1 Table 2 Supporting Material for FSAP Deviation Form 2-1

REFERENCES Anchor QEA, 2011a. Quality Assurance Project Plan, Remedial Investigation/Feasibility

Study, Newtown Creek. July 2011.

Anchor QEA, 2011b. Field Sampling and Analysis Plan, Remedial Investigation/Feasibility Study, Newtown Creek. July 2011.

DEVIATION FORMS

FSAP DEVIATION FORM 2-1 Sample Container Type and Method Updates

Anchor QEA, LLC 305 W. Grand Avenue, Suite 300 Montvale, New Jersey 07645 Phone 201.930.9890 Fax 201.930.9805

Phase 1 Field Program NC-01_FSAP_DeviationForm.docx Newtown Creek RI/FS

PROJECT NAME: Newtown Creek RI/FS

Standard Procedure for Field Collection Protocols outlined in the following FSAP tables:

• Table 7-2: Surface Sediment Analyses, Sample Containers, and Laboratories for Analysis

• Table 8-2: Subsurface Sediment Analyses, Sample Containers, and Laboratories for Analysis

• Table 10-2: Surface Water Analyses, Sample Containers, and Laboratories for Analysis • Table 12-5: Benthic Analyses, Sample Containers, and Laboratories for Analysis and

Anchor QEA field sheet Protocols outlined in the following QAPP worksheet:

• Worksheet #19: (UFP-QAPP Manual Section 3.1.1) Analytical SOP Requirements Table

Reasons for Deviation The reasons for the deviation are as follows:

• Discussions with Alpha Analytical Laboratory determined that sample volume requirements for some analytical groups for both water and sediments could be reduced or combined with other analytical groups without affecting laboratory requirements or impacting data quality objectives.

• Only one bottle was indicated for both the total and dissolved analyses for metals and nutrients. The total and dissolved fractions each require their own bottles.

• Review of the volumes listed for the water and sediment samples to be sent to TestAmerica revealed that, while not required, additional volume for any re-analyses that might be necessary would be prudent.




• Dioxin/furan analyses were not included in the FSAP tables for water samples. • The collection of a sediment aliquot for archival was not included in the FSAP tables. • A few analytical methods were modified. • Arsenic by method 1632 was added due to the salinity of the water samples. • Shear stress was removed as it is part of the Feasibility Study (FS) collection effort. • Suspended sediment concentration (SSC) will not be performed for the surface water

benthic analyses. Total suspended solids (TSS) will be performed to be consistent with the surface water analytical program.

For these reasons, the bottle requirements listed in the FSAP were revised, a few analytical methods were added or removed, and appropriate analytical method nomenclature was updated where necessary.

Description of Deviation Sediment Analytical groups were combined to be collected and analyzed from the same container or sample volume was added. The following container sizes were changed and types were specified in both the FSAP and QAPP:

• TAL metals – 4 oz wide-mouth glass • Soot carbon and percent solids were added to the group for TOC, ammonia-N,

cyanide, total nitrogen, total phosphorus and pH – 8 oz wide-mouth glass • 209 PCB congeners and homolog groups are grouped with dioxins and furans – 4 oz

wide-mouth glass • Mercury and methyl mercury – 4 oz wide-mouth HDPE • Grain size and bulk density – 16 oz wide-mouth HDPE • Atterberg limits, specific gravity and moisture content – 16 oz wide-mouth HDPE • TCL SVOCs plus 1,4-dioxane and TICs are grouped with organochlorine pesticides

(method 8081A) – 8 oz wide-mouth glass jar




• Chlorinated Herbicides, TCL PCB Aroclors and Percent Solids – 8 oz wide-mouth glass jar

The following container sizes were changed and types were specified in the FSAP only:

• Organochlorine pesticides (method 1699) – 4 oz wide-mouth glass jar • Jars for archive samples added – 16 oz wide-mouth glass

The following container sizes were changed and types were specified in the QAPP only:

• Radionuclides – 4 oz wide-mouth glass The following method nomenclature was updated in both the FSAP and QAPP:

• Cyanide – 9012A - Method 9010B is listed in the QAPP/FSAP, but method 9012A will actually be used. This has been addressed in QAPP deviation form 2-1.

The following method nomenclature was updated in the QAPP only:

• Shear stress – analysis removed Water The following analytical groups were combined to be collected and analyzed from the same container(s), or the numbers of containers were increased or decreased in both the FSAP and the QAPP:

• Ammonia-N, nitrogen (total and dissolved; Alpha TKN + NO3/NO2); phosphorus (total and dissolved) – 2 x 500 mL HDPE

• DOC/POC – 500 mL HPDE • Anions (SO4, Cl, Br)/TDS – 500 mL HDPE • TOC – 2 x 40 mL VOA vials • Cyanide – 250 mL HDPE • TAL metals plus tin – 2 x 500 mL




• SSC – 500 mL HDPE • Total and dissolved mercury – 2 x 250 mL FLPE • Methyl mercury – 250 mL FLPE • BOD5 – 500 mL HDPE • BOD30 – 500 mL HDPE • Total and dissolved selenium (1638 modified) – 2 x 125 mL HDPE • TCL SVOCs plus TICs and 1,4-dioxane – 2 x 1 L amber glass • Organochlorine Pesticides – 2 x 1 L amber glass

The following method nomenclature was updated in both the FSAP and the QAPP:

• Cyanide 9012A - Method 9010B is listed in the QAPP/FSAP, but method 9012A will actually be used. This has been addressed in QAPP deviation form 2-1.

• TAL Metals method 1638 for selenium was removed from the total and dissolved metals line and added to the table as a unique line

• Method 1632 for arsenic by hydride was added to the total and dissolved metals line • TDS – SM2540C • TSS – SM2540D

The following surface water chemical select analytical group added:

• Dioxin/furans (1613B) – 1 L amber glass

Special Equipment, Materials, or Personnel Required • The Anchor QEA field sheet is updated to reflect cyanide method 9012A. • Table 1 provides the revisions for FSAP Tables 7-2, 8-2, 10-2, and 12-5. • Table 2 provides the revisions for QAPP Worksheet #19.




Description of How Deviation Modifies Project Data Quality Objectives (if applicable) Not applicable.

Initiator's Name: Niki Masters Date: 4/13/2012

RI Field Manager: Leslie McKee Date: 4/13/2012

Project Chemist: Joy Dunay Date: 4/13/2012

FSAP DEVIATION FORM 2-2 Surface Water Stratification and Collection of Water Layers




Standard Procedure for Field Collection From Section 10.2.2.2 (Sampling Activities), and regarding collection of the water column profiling data:

• Following collection, the water column profile data will be reviewed for stratification (i.e., a sharp change in field parameters measured, estimated at greater than 20% of the total range of the field parameter measurements, to be confirmed in the field).

And regarding sample collection from water layers:

• If no stratification is observed (i.e., based on temperature, salinity, DO, and turbidity profiles) or if two water types are observed and when water depth is sufficient (i.e., 5 8 feet or deeper, as revised in Deviation Memo 1), surface water samples will be collected from two depths at each surface water sampling station. One surface water sample will be collected just below the water surface (approximately 1 meter [3.28 feet] below the water surface). One deeper sample will be collected at approximately 0.6 m (2 feet) above the mudline except in areas where significant slopes or contact with the sediments is a significant concern, in which case the sample will be collected at 1 m (3.28 feet) above the mudline.

• If more than two distinct water types are observed, one additional sample will be collected for each additional water type. These additional samples will be collected from the midpoint of the water type.

Reasons for Deviation The reasons for the deviation are as follows:

• Because the extent of water layers may fluctuate each month, upper and middle (as available) sampling depths should be based on profiling data taken at the time of sampling rather than using the prescribed depth established by the FSAP (1 meter).

FSAP DEVIATION FORM 2-2 Surface Water Stratification and Collection of Water Layers



In some instances, the upper layer may not extend to the full depth identified by the FSAP and, therefore, it would not be a representative sample.

• To develop a more practical approach in order to identify stratification and additional water layers. To facilitate the identification of water types, assess the presence of water layers by plotting profiling data and comparing temperature and conductivity values.

Description of Deviation Prior to sample collection, water column profiling will occur. Data will be loaded into an Excel spreadsheet and plotted. Temperature and conductivity will be the primary parameters used to assess water types, while plots of pH, turbidity, and dissolved oxygen (DO) will be used secondarily. Water layers will be identified by the presence of consistent values of temperature and conductivity vertically in the water column (within reasonable tolerances). Samples from the upper water type will be collected from the mid-point of the layer, but no less than 1 foot below the water surface. Samples from additional water types will be collected from the mid-point of the layer. The bottom layer will not change (i.e., per FSAP, the bottom layer will be collected 0.6 meter [2 feet] above the mudline).

Special Equipment, Materials, or Personnel Required YSI water quality meter; field application; Excel.

Initiator's Name: Gabe Bolin Date: 3/15/12



FSAP DEVIATION FORM 2-3 Current Meter Water Column Profiling and TSS Sample Collection




Standard Procedure for Field Collection In regards to current meter data collection activities, Section 11.2.2.3 of the FSAP indicates that water profiling data will be collected in the following manner: “During each event, two sets of measurements will be taken: one near the mid-point of the flood tide and one near the mid-point of the ebb tide.” In addition, “water samples will be collected for analysis of total suspended solids (TSS) at three depths over each water column profile that is performed - within 3 feet of the surface, at mid depth, and within 3 feet of the bottom.”

Reason for Deviation It cannot be guaranteed that all measurements will be taken near the mid-point of the flood tide or ebb tide because of the following: 1) the spatial distribution of the five current meters at the site; 2) the series of data collection activities required; and 3) schedule and logistical constraints (i.e., timing of tides). In addition, clarification to the water sampling frequency is provided: two sets of water samples will be collected.

Description of Deviation Water profiling and TSS sample collection will occur at two different tide cycles in order to support data quality objectives and data use objectives associated with modeling. When possible, data collection will occur near the mid-point of the flood and ebb tides, as indicated in the FSAP.

Special Equipment, Materials, or Personnel Required YSI water quality meter; Kemmerer (or other) water sampler.

Initiator's Name: David Gillingham Date: 03/27/2012



FSAP DEVIATION FORM 2-4 Surface Sediment Grab Sampling Re-attempts




Standard Procedure for Field Collection In regards to Sediment Grab Sampling, FSAP Section 7.2.2 states that if multiple grab sample attempts or additional samples are required, “the boat will be slightly relocated to obtain the sample using the procedures described in SOP NC-04 - Navigation and Boat Positioning.” SOP NC-04 goes on to state that “for repeated attempts at a sampling location, the boat will be moved within a radius of 200 or fewer feet surrounding the target coordinates.”

Reason for Deviation This form serves as a clarification rather than a deviation. Under field conditions, it may prove to be difficult to meet the target surface sediment sample depth of 15 cm in all instances. In the interest of field efficiency, there must be some limit on the number of attempts that will be made to collect a sample at the target depth. In order to ensure data collection at potentially difficult stations and maintain efficiency in the field, a maximum number of grab sample attempts per station should be established.

Description of Deviation Surface sediment grab samples will be collected from 0 to 15 cm below the mudline, as established in FSAP Sections 7.2.2 and 12.2.3.2, and in SOP NC-05. If a depth of 15 cm is not achieved on the first collection attempt, a second attempt will be made. If the second attempt also does not meet the criteria, a third grab will be collected. If all three attempts yield less than 15 cm of depth, then the third attempt will be accepted and processed as described in the FSAP. For the benthic community program, “three discrete replicate samples will be collected” (FSAP Section 12.2.3.2) from the third station. When grabs yield depths less than 15 cm, field staff will note and evaluate whether the sampling procedure, gear, or technique resulted in collection of samples that were less than

FSAP DEVIATION FORM 2-4 Surface Sediment Grab Sampling Re-attempts



the target depth of 15 cm. Should this deviation occur routinely, then changes in sampling methods and/or procedures will be considered if samples cannot regularly be collected close to the target depth. The achieved sampling depth of the collected sample will be noted on the field form and reflected in the sample ID.

Special Equipment, Materials, or Personnel Required Ekman grab; Trimble DGPS.

Initiator's Name: Delaney Peterson Date: 4/13/2012



FSAP DEVIATION FORM 2-5 Benthic Community Sediment Grab Sampling Device




Standard Procedure for Field Collection In regards to Sediment Grab Sampling, FSAP Section 12.2.3.2 states, “sediment samples for the benthic community will be collected using an Ekman or similar sampler, if required, to a depth of 0.5 feet. Since the macroinvertebrate sampling requires specific volume replication as a basis for calculation of sample metrics and community assessments, the same sampling device or sampling devices with the same measurements and volume, will be used for the benthic invertebrate sample collection.”

Reason for Deviation The consistency of Newtown Creek sediment varies from station to station. Multiple collection methodologies are required in order to account for this variation in substrate and recover sediment.

Description of Deviation At each station, the field team may use either an Ekman or Van Veen grab for sampling surface sediment. The best method will be employed based on substrate conditions. The type of grab sampler used will be documented, including the “footprint” in order to properly assess quantitative metrics of abundance (e.g., number of polychaetes per square centimeter).

Special Equipment, Materials, or Personnel Required Eckman grab, Van Veen grab

Initiator's Name: Chris Osuch Date: 4/19/2012



QAPP DEVIATION FORM 2-1 Analytical Method Nomenclature Updates


Phase 1 Field Program NC-01_QAPP_DeviationForm.docx Newtown Creek RI/FS


Standard QA/QC Procedure or Criteria • Use method 9010B for cyanide (CN) analysis in sediment and water. • Use method 1638 for selenium analysis in water. • Use method 9060M for Particulate Organic Carbon (POC) analysis in water

Reason for Deviation • Method 9010B is a distillation preparation method, which requires an analytical

method as a finishing step • Worksheets #12 and #28 do not list selenium analysis in water by method 1638. • Worksheet #15 mistakenly lists method 440 for POC analysis.

Description of Deviation • Method 9010B for CN analysis will be used for the preparation of samples, but

analytical method 9012A will be used for analysis. Only the method nomenclature in the QAPP is incorrect; all information regarding CN analysis outlined in the QAPP for method 9010B will be followed. The analytical standard operating procedure (SOP) A-19 provided in the QAPP is inclusive of method 9012A.

• Method 1638 for selenium analysis in water is listed in most applicable worksheets of the QAPP, but is not specified in Worksheets #12 (Measurement Performance Criteria Table) and #28 (QC Sample Table). The analytical SOP BRL-5 provided in the QAPP is inclusive of method 1638. Items outlined for target analyte list (TAL) Metals in these QAPP worksheets are inclusive of procedures for selenium by method 1638, with the following exception:

– Serial dilution: The analysis of a serial dilution to verify precision is not required for this method. Precision will be verified through duplicate analyses.

• Worksheet #15 lists method 440 as being used for POC analysis; however, method

QAPP DEVIATION FORM 2-1 Analytical Method Nomenclature Updates



9060M will be used. Only the method nomenclature found in this particular worksheet is incorrect. Method 9060M is listed in all other applicable worksheets in the QAPP. The analytical SOPs A-21 and A-22 provided in the QAPP are inclusive of method 9060M.


Initiator's Name: Joy Dunay Date: 4/13/2012



QAPP DEVIATION FORM 2-2 Method Quantitation Limit Updates




Standard QA/QC Procedure or Criteria Laboratory quantitation limits (QLs) are updated if new method detection limit (MDL) studies support higher or lower QLs.

Reason for Deviation Alpha Analytical updated QLs for several parameters by method 8260B. The following have QLs above the data quality levels (DQL): 1,2,4 -trichlorobenzene, 1,2-dibromo-3-chloropropane, 1,3 and 1,4-dichlorobenzene, and carbon disulfide. The QL for dichlorodifluoromethane was elevated to a level equal to the DQL.

Description of Deviation The 1,2,4 -trichlorobenzene, 1,2-dibromo-3-chloropropane, 1,3 and 1,4-dichlorobenzene QLs all changed from 2 micrograms per liter (µg/L) to 2.5 µg/L. The QLs for carbon disulfide and dichlorodifluoromethane changed from 2 µg/L to 5 µg/L.


Initiator's Name: Joy Dunay Date: 4/13/2012



QAPP DEVIATION FORM 2-3 Benthic Community Survey Field Replicate Sample Exemption




Standard QA/QC Procedure or Criteria QAPP Worksheet #20 lists that four field replicate samples will be collected for benthic invertebrates.

Reason for Deviation The purpose of a replicate sample is to ensure adequate homogenization of a parent sample; this approach is not useful for the benthic invertebrate samples. Additionally, the FSAP requires that three grabs be collected at each station. These samples serve as the quality assurance (QA) portion of the program.

Description of Deviation Follow FSAP guidelines to collect three grab samples at each location as indicated in FSAP Section 12.2.3.


Initiator's Name: Chris Osuch Date: 4/13/2012



TABLES

Table 1 Supporting Material for FSAP Deviation Form 2-1

Highlighted text denotes changes from original FSAP (Anchor QEA 2011)

QAPP/FSAP Deviation Memorandum #2 May 2012 Newtown Creek RI/FS 1 of 6 120782-01.01

Sediment FSAP Table 7-2 and 8-2 Updates

Surface and Subsurface Sediment Analyses, Sample Containers, and Laboratories for Analysis

Analytical Group Minimal Mass (grams) Container Preservation

Requirements Laboratory Number of Locations

Mass To Specific

Labs Preservative

TAL Metals plus Tin (6010B/6020) 40 4 oz wide-mouth

glass 0-6°C/ ≤ -10⁰ C;

store in dark

Alpha Analytical Woods Hole

Division 320 Forbes Boulevard

Mansfield, MA 02048

127/34

95 40 g

0-6°C/ ≤ -10⁰ C; store in

dark

Soot Carbon (Gustafsson et al.,

1997)

20

8 oz wide-mouth glass

0-6°C; store in dark 127

95 85 g 0-6°C; store in

dark

TOC (9060 Modified/Lloyd Kahn)

From soot carbon

Ammonia-N (SM4500)

Cyanide (9012A)

Total Nitrogen (Alpha TKN + NO3/NO2)

Total Phosphorus (SM4500)

pH (9045D)

Percent Solids(SM2540G)

Archive -- 16 oz wide-mouth glass

≤ -10⁰ C; store in dark

127 95 --

≤ -10⁰ C; store in dark








Mass To Specific

Labs Preservative

209 PCB Congeners and Homolog Groups

(1668A) 20

4 oz wide-mouth glass 0-6°C/ ≤ -10⁰ C;

store in dark

SGS North Americad

5500 Business Drive,

Wilmington, NC 28405

32

24 40 g

0-6°C/ ≤ -10⁰ C; store in

dark Dioxins and Furans (1613B)

From 209 PCB congeners

Mercury (1631 Modified)

10

4 oz wide-mouth HDPE

≤ -15°C

Brooks Rand Laboratory

3958 6th Ave NW Seattle, WA 98107

32

24 10 g ≤ -15°C

Methyl Mercury (1630 Modified) From mercury

Grain Size (ASTM D442)

100


0-6°C

GeoTesting Express

1145 Massachusetts

Avenue Boxborough, MA

01719

127

95 200 g 0-6°C

Bulk Density (ASTM D7263-09) From grain size

Atterberg Limits (ASTM D 4318)

200


Ambient 32

10 260 g 0-6°C

Specific Gravity

(ASTM D854) From atterberg limits

Moisture Content (ASTM D 2216)








Mass To Specific

Labs Preservative

TCL SVOCs plus 1,4-Dioxane and TICs

(8270C) 30

8 oz wide-mouth glass jar 0-6°C/ ≤ -10⁰ C;

store in dark

TestAmerica 301 Alpha Drive Pittsburgh, PA

15238

127

95 120 g

0-6°C/ ≤ -10⁰ C; store in

dark Organochlorine Pesticides (8081A) From TCL SVOCs

Chlorinated Herbicides (8151A)

30

8 oz wide-mouth glass jar

0-6°C; store in the dark

127

95 120 g

0-6°C/ ≤ -10⁰ C; store in

dark

TCL PCBs Aroclors (8082) From chlorinated

herbicides Percent Solids (SM2540G)

Pesticides (HRMS 1699) 40 4 oz wide-mouth

glass 0-6°C; store in the

dark

32

10 40 g 0-6°C; store in

the dark




Water FSAP Table 10-2 and 12-5 Updates

Surface Water and Benthic Analyses, Sample Containers, and Laboratories for Analysis

Analytical Group Minimal Volume

(mL) Container Preservation

Requirements Lab Number

of Locations

Volume To Specific

Labs Preservative

Phosphorus (Total and Dissolved)

(SM4500)

1000

2 x 500 mL HDPE

0-6⁰C; H2SO4 to pH < 2



Mansfield, MA 02048

15 34 1000mL 0-6⁰C; H2SO4 to pH

< 2

Ammonia-N (350.1)

From total phosphorus

Nitrate/Nitrite (SM4500)

Nitrogen (Total and Dissolved;

Alpha TKN + NO3/NO2)

TOC (SM5310C) 80 2 x 40 ml VOA vial 0-6⁰C; H2SO4 to pH < 2

15 34 80mL 0-6⁰C; H2SO4 to pH

< 2

Cyanide (9012A) 250 250 mL HDPE 0-6⁰C; NaOH to pH > 12 15 250mL 0-6⁰C; NaOH to pH >

12

TAL Metals plus Tin (Total and

Dissolved; 6010B/6020/1632)

1000 Metals (including tin): 2 x 500 mL

HDPE

0-6°C Nitric acid to pH<2 15 1000mL 0-6°C Nitric acid to

pH<2

DOC (SM5310C) 500 1 x 500 mL HDPE 0-6⁰C; store in the dark


15 34 500mL 0-6⁰C; store in the

dark









of Locations

Volume To Specific

Labs Preservative

POC (9060 Modified/Lloyd

Kahn with filtrate) From DOC


Mansfield, MA 02048

Anions (Bromide, Chloride, Sulfate

300.0) 150 1 x 500 mL HDPE

0-6°C 15 34 500mL 0-6°C

TDS (SM2540C) From anions

TSS (SM2540D) 1000 1 L HDPE 0-6°C 15 1000mL 0-6°C

Dioxin/Furans (1613B) 1000 1 L amber glass 0-6°C 4 1000mL 0-6°C

SSC (ASTM 3977) 500 One tared 500 mL HDPE

0-6⁰C; store in the dark; weigh entire sample bottle to nearest 0.1 g and

record weight upon receipt at

laboratory

GeoTesting Express 1145 Massachusetts

Avenue Boxborough, MA

01719

15 34 500mL

0-6⁰C; store in the dark; weigh entire sample bottle to nearest 0.1 g and

record weight upon receipt at laboratory

Total and Dissolved Mercury

(1631) 500 Mercury: 2 x 250

mL FLPE

0-6°C, BrCl in excess until yellow color is evident or test using starch

iodide paper

Brooks Rand Laboratory

3958 6th Ave NW Seattle, WA 98107

15 500mL

0-6°C, BrCl in excess until yellow color is

evident or test using starch iodide paper









of Locations

Volume To Specific

Labs Preservative

Total and Dissolved Selenium

(1638 Modified)

250 2 x 125 mL HDPE 0-6°C Nitric acid to pH<2 15 250mL 0-6°C Nitric acid to

pH<2

Methyl Mercury (1630 Modified) 250 250 mL FLPE

0-6°C; freshwater 11.6 M HCl; saline 9 M sulfuric acid

(H2SO4)

15 250mL

0-6°C; freshwater 11.6 M HCl; saline 9

M sulfuric acid (H2SO4)

BOD5 (SM5210B) 500 500 mL HDPE

0-6⁰C

EnviroTest Laboratory

315 Fullerton Avenue

Newburgh, NY 12550

15 500mL

0-6⁰C

BOD30 (SM5210C) 500 500 mL HDPE 15 500mL

TCL SVOCs plus TICs and 1,4-

dioxane (8270C)

2000 2 x 1 L amber glass


TestAmerica 301 Alpha Drive Pittsburgh, PA

15238

15

2000mL

0-6°C; store in the dark Organochlorine

Pesticides (8081A)

2000 2 x 1 L amber

glass

15

2000mL


Highlighted text denotes changes from original QAPP (Anchor QEA 2011)


QAPP Worksheet #19 Updates (UFP-QAPP Manual Section 3.1.1) Analytical SOP Requirements Table

Matrix Analytical

Groupa Concentration

Level

Analytical and Preparation

Methodb Sample Sizec

Containers (Number, Size,

and Type) Preservation

Requirements

Maximum Holding Time

(Preparation/ Analysis)

Sediment Chlorinated Herbicides (8151A)

Low TA-3, TA-5 50 g 8 oz wide-mouth glass

0-6°C; store in the dark 14 days to extraction

<-10°C; store in the dark 1 year to extraction


40 days from extraction to analysis

Sediment TCL PCBs Aroclors (8082) Low TA-2, TA-5 30 g

From Chlorinated Herbicides jar

<-10°C; store in the dark None

Sediment Percent Solids (SM2540G) N/A TA-7 10 g

From Chlorinated Herbicides jar

0-6°C 14 days

Sediment

209 PCB Congeners and Homolog Groups (1668A)

Low SGS-2 45 g 4 oz wide-mouth glass

<-10°C; store in the dark None

Sediment TAL Metals plus Tin (6010B/6020)

Low A-12, A-13 40 g 4 oz wide-mouth glass

0-6°C 6 months

<-10°C 2 years

Sediment Mercury (1631 Modified) Low BRL-3 10 g 4 oz wide-mouth

HDPE ≤-15°C 1 yeard

Sediment Methyl Mercury (1630 Modified)

Low BRL-1 10 g From mercury jar ≤-15°C 1 yeare





Matrix Analytical


Level





Requirements



Sediment Radionuclides (7Be,137Cs,210Pb) Low MSS-1, MSS-2 100 g 4 oz wide-mouth

glass Ambient 6 months for 137Cs and 210Pb; 30 days for 7Be

Sediment TOC (9060 Modified/Lloyd Kahn)

N/A A-21 20 g 8 oz wide-mouth glass

0-6°C; store in dark 14 days to analysis <-10°C; store in the dark 6 months

Sediment Soot Carbon (Gustafsson et al., 1997)

N/A A-21 10 g From TOC jar 0-6°C; store in dark 14 days

Sediment Percent Solids (SM2540G) N/A A-30 10 g From TOC jar 0-6°C 14 days

Sediment Cyanide (9012A) Low A-19 20 g From TOC jar 0-6°C 14 days to analysis

Sediment Bulk Density (ASTM D7263) N/A GT-5 50 g From grain size

jar Ambient None established

Sediment Specific Gravity (ASTM D854) N/A GT-7 100 g From Atterberg

limits jar Ambient None established

Sediment Shear Stress (ASTM D2850) N/A --- -- -- --- --

Sediment Atterberg Limits (ASTM D4318)

N/A GT-4 100 – 200 g 16 oz wide-mouth glass or HDPE

Ambient None established

Sediment Moisture Content (ASTM D2216)

N/A GT-2 10 g From Atterberg limits jar Ambient 14 days





Matrix Analytical


Level





Requirements



Water TCL SVOCs plus TICs and 1,4-dioxane (8270C)

Low TA-4, TA-5 2000 mL

2 x 1 L amber glass with polytetra-fluoroethylene (PTFE) lined lid


7 days to extraction; 40 days from extraction to analysis

Water Organochlorine Pesticides (8081A)

Low TA-1, TA-5 2000 mL 2 x 1 L amber glass with PTFE lined lid


7 days to extraction; 40 days from extraction to analysis

Water

Total and Dissolved TAL Metals plus Tin (6010B/6020/ 1632)

Low A-12, A-14 1000 mL 2 x 500 mL HDPE Nitric acid to pH<2 6 months

Water Total and Dissolved Selenium (1638)

Low BRL-1, BRL-4 250 mL 2 x 125 mL HDPE Nitric acid to pH<2 6 months

Water

Total and Dissolved Mercury (1631 Modified)

Low BRL-2 500 mL 2 x 250 mL FLPE

Bromide Chloride (BrCl) in excess until yellow color is evident or using starch iodide paper

90 days





Matrix Analytical


Level





Requirements



Water Methyl Mercury (1630 Modified) Low BRL-1 250 mL 250 mL FLPE

0-6°C; freshwater 4-5 mL 11.6 M HCl; saline 2 mL/L 9 M sulfuric acid (H2SO4)

6 months

Water TOC (SM5310C) N/A A-22 2 x 40 mL 40 ml voa vial H2SO4; pH< 2; 0-6⁰C

28 days

Water DOC (SM5310C) N/A A-22 200 mL minimum 500 mL HDPE 0-6⁰C; store in the

dark 48 hours to filtration; 28 days to analysis

Water

POC (9060 Modified/Lloyd Kahn with filtrate)

N/A A-22 200 mL minimum From DOC bottle 0-6⁰C; store in the

dark 48 hours to filtration; 28 days to analysis

Water TSS (SM2540D) N/A A-32 1000 mL 1 L HDPE 0-6⁰C 7 days

Water

Anions -Bromide, Chloride, Sulfate (300.0)

Low A-18 150 mL 500 mL HDPE 0-6⁰C 28 days





Matrix Analytical


Level





Requirements



Water TDS (SM2540C) Low A-31 500 mL From anions bottle 0-6°C 7 days

Water SSC (ASTM D3977) N/A GT-1 500 mL One tared 500

mL HDPE

0-6⁰C; store in the dark; weigh entire sample bottle to nearest 0.1 g and record weight upon receipt at laboratory

28 days

Water Cyanide (9012A) Low A-19 250 mL 250 mL HDPE 0-6⁰C; NaOH to pH > 12 14 days

Water Ammonia-N (350.1) Low A-26 100 mL 2 x 500 mL HDPE 0-6⁰C; H2SO4 to pH

< 2 28 days

Water Nitrate/Nitrite (353.2) Low A-20 100 mL From ammonia

bottle 0-6⁰C; H2SO4 to pH < 2 28 days

Water

Total and Dissolved Nitrogen (Alpha TKN + NO3/NO2)

Low A-20, A-23 200 mL minimum

From ammonia bottle 0-6⁰C

Samples to be filtered within 48 hours of collection; 28 days to sample analysis





Matrix Analytical


Level





Requirements



Water

Total and Dissolved Phosphorus (SM4500)

Low A-24 250 mL From ammonia bottle 0-6⁰C; H2SO4 28 days

Water BOD5 N/A ET-1 500 mL 500 mL HDPE 0-6⁰C 48 hours

Water BOD30 N/A ET-1 500 mL 500 mL HDPE 0-6⁰C 48 hours

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