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existing surfaces and directed downward at a 45 degree angle.
e. Air samples will be collected and analyzed in accordance with the procedures
specified in NIOSH 7400 Method followed by AHERA TEM. Air sampling cassettes
need to be monitored to ensure that cassettes are not clogging by monitoring flow
rates. The minimum sample volume required is 3600 liters. These air samples and
copies of necessary documentation shall be hand delivered daily to EMSL
Laboratories at: 307 W. 38“* St., New York, New York 212-290-0051.
f. Wipe samples will be collected at 10 percent of the residences where sampling only
has been requested, up to a maximum of 13 residences, as instructed by EPA. This
sampling will consist of the collection of 3 wipe samples each for dioxin, total metals
and mercury (Note: a separate wipe sample is required for each parameter at each
location). Metals and mercury wipe samples will be collected in accordance with
procedures specified in HUD Appendix 13.1. Dioxin wipe samples will be collected
in accordance with the procedures specified in ASTMD 6661-01. Wipe samples and
copies of necessary documentation will be packed, sealed and shipped daily by
courier for next day delivery to Paradigm Analytical Laboratories at: 2627 Northchase
Parkway SE, Wilmington NC 28405.
g. 24-hour turn-around time shall be specified for the analysis of all samples collected
using the aggressive air sampling method. Standard turn-around time shall be
specified for analysis of modified aggressive air samples and wipe samples.
h. The Monitoring Contractor will document all the necessary information regarding
sampling activities, fill out all field logs, data sheets, and chain-of-custody forms. The
Monitoring Contractor will use F2L for all sample and chain-of-custody
documentation. Samples must be labeled and accompanied with completed chain-of-
custody forms before shipping to the designated laboratory. The label must include
the EPA Project Tracking Number.
i. All information must be maintained using the secure EPA website (url, user name and
password to be provided by EPA). Information on sampling activities (date, sample
ID) shall be provided to EPA, via the website, within 24 hours of completion of
sampling. All data shall be maintained as confidential.
Deliverables
The Project Monitor will keep a field notebook, document the size of the sampled area,
sampling locations (including a field sketch) and equipment used to collect the samples (leafblower,
fan, etc.). In addition, date, start and completion dates for the cleaning, sample media, flow media
type, flow rates (start/final), flow rate (average), time (start/finish), total elapsed time (min),
calculated sample volume (L), pump fault, weather, units, quality assurance samples (lot blank)
sampling dates and sample identification numbers (sample IDs), complete chain-of-custody forms,
EPA Project Tracking Numbers and laboratory address shall be entered into an agreed upon
electronic format or website approved by EPA within 24 hours of activity.
8. Pre-cleaning and Post-cleaning Wipe Sampling Procedures
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