NYC 9/11 Public Portal Document
the designated laboratory. The label must include the EPA Project
Tracking Number.
1. 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 during the collection
of samples (leaf blower, 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, 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.
9. Pre-cleaning and Post-cleaning Wipe Sampling Procedures
a. The Project Monitor will collect pre-cleanup and post-cleanup wipe
samples at 5 percent of the residences cleaned up to a maximum of 50
residences as instructed by EPA. This sampling will consist of the
collection of 3 pre cleaning and 3 post cleaning wipe samples for dioxin,
total metals and mercury (Note: a separate wipe sample is required for
each parameter). Metals and mercury wipe samples will be collected in
accordance wife procedures specific in HUD Appendix 13.1. Dioxin
wipe samples will be collected in accordance with the procedures
specified in ASTMD 6661-01.
b. The Monitoring Contractor will document all the necessary information regarding
sampling activities, will ensure personnel complete all field logs, data sheets, and
chain-of-custody forms. The Monitoring Contractor shall 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. Samples
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
c. Personnel collecting wipe samples shall be familiar with and experienced
in the collection of wipe samples using the specified sampling method.
Deliverables
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