08-02 Work Plan

TABLE OF CONTENTS
Section Page
CERTIFICATION STATEMENTS .................................................................................................................i
1.0 INTRODUCTION ....................................................................................................................................1
2.0 SITE BACKGROUND .............................................................................................................................3
2.1 SITE DESCRIPTION.............................................................................................................................4
2.2 SITE HISTORY AND PAST OPERATIONS ......................................................................................6
2.3 PAST HAZARDOUS WASTE OPERATIONS ...................................................................................6
2.4 SUMMARY OF PREVIOUS ENVIRONMENTAL PROJECTS AT BBW .......................................6
2.4.1 Site Investigation-May 1989 .........................................................................................................7
2.4.2 Groundwater Contamination Assessment- January 1993 .............................................................7
2.4.3 Corrective Action Plan-1993 .........................................................................................................8
2.4.4 Corrective Action Plan-1994 .........................................................................................................8
2.4.5 Quarterly Groundwater Monitoring-1995 .....................................................................................8
2.4.6 Limited Environmental Site Assessment-1999 .............................................................................9
2.4.7 Environmental Assessment-2000 ................................................................................................10
2.5 SUMMARY OF PREVIOUS ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES AT NEW BERN COAL GAS
PLANT .................................................................................................................................................10
2.5.1 Preliminary Site Assessment Reconnaissance - New Bern Coal Gas Plant ...............................11
2.5.2 Preliminary Site Assessment - New Bern Coal Gas Plant ..........................................................11
3.0 PHYSICAL SETTING ...........................................................................................................................13
3.1 SURFACE FEATURES.......................................................................................................................13
3.2 LAND USE...........................................................................................................................................13
3.3 CLIMATE ............................................................................................................................................14
3.4 SURFACE WATER HYDROLOGY ..................................................................................................14
3.5 REGIONAL HYDROGEOLOGY.......................................................................................................14
4.0 EXISTING ANALYTICAL DATA ......................................................................................................16
4.1 RESULTS OF HISTORICAL SOIL AND GROUNDWATER ANALYSES ..................................16
4.2 SITE INVESTIGATION-MAY 1989 ..................................................................................................16
4.3 GROUNDWATER CONTAMINATION ASSESSMENT-JANUARY 1993 ..................................16
4.4 CORRECTIVE ACTION PLAN-1993................................................................................................17
4.5 CORRECTIVE ACTION PLAN-1994................................................................................................17
4.6 QUARTERLY GROUNDWATER MONITORING-1995 ................................................................17
4.7 LIMITED ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT-1999 .....................................................................17
4.8 ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT-2000 .......................................................................................18
5.0 RECEPTOR INFORMATION .............................................................................................................19
5.1 EXPOSURE ASSESSMENT ..............................................................................................................19
5.1.1 Environmentally Sensitive Areas ................................................................................................19
5.1.2 Area Reconnaissance Survey ......................................................................................................19
5.1.3 Craven County Property Assessor...............................................................................................20
5.1.4 Computer Database Research......................................................................................................20
5.1.5 Public Potable Water Supply .......................................................................................................20
5.1.6 Private Potable Water Supply Wells ...........................................................................................21
5.1.7 Subsurface Structures ..................................................................................................................21
5.1.8 Surface Water ..............................................................................................................................22
TABLE OF CONTENTS (cont’d)
6.0 REMEDIAL GOALS .............................................................................................................................23
7.0 SITE CONDITIONS...............................................................................................................................24
7.1 SITE HYDROGEOLOGY ...................................................................................................................24
7.1.1 Shallow Aquifer Hydrology ........................................................................................................25
7.1.2 Deep Aquifer Hydrology .............................................................................................................25
7.2 EXTENT OF CONTAMINATION .....................................................................................................26
7.2.1 Areas of Concern .........................................................................................................................26
7.2.2 Soil and Sediment Contamination ...............................................................................................26
7.2.3 Shallow Aquifer Contamination ..................................................................................................27
7.2.4 Deep Aquifer Contamination ......................................................................................................27
7.3 CONCEPTUAL SITE MODEL...........................................................................................................27
7.3.1 Source Areas ................................................................................................................................27
7.3.2 Release Mechanisms and Migration Pathways ...........................................................................28
7.3.3 Potential Exposure Pathways ......................................................................................................29
7.3.3.1 Human Health Exposure Pathways ......................................................................................30
7.3.3.2 Ecological Exposure Pathways .............................................................................................31
8.0 WORK PLAN RATIONALE ................................................................................................................33
8.1 DATA QUALITY OBJECTIVES .......................................................................................................33
8.1.1 Problem Statement.......................................................................................................................33
8.1.2 Decision Identification.................................................................................................................34
8.1.3 Decision Inputs ............................................................................................................................34
8.1.4 Study Area Boundaries ................................................................................................................34
8.1.5 Limits on Decision Errors ...........................................................................................................35
9.0 RI WORK TASK DESCRIPTIONS ....................................................................................................36
9.1 TASK 1 – PROJECT MANAGEMENT .............................................................................................36
9.2 TASK 2 – SITE CHARACTERIZATION ..........................................................................................36
9.2.1 Shallow Soil Evaluation ..............................................................................................................36
9.2.2 Shallow Aquifer Characterization ...............................................................................................38
9.2.3 Deep Aquifer Characterization ....................................................................................................39
9.2.4 Surface Water/Sediment Characterization ..................................................................................40
9.2.5 Background Samples ...................................................................................................................41
9.3 TASK 3 – TARGET REMEDIAL GOALS DEVELOPMENT .........................................................42
9.5 TASK 5 - RI REPORT .........................................................................................................................42
10.0 PROJECT MANAGEMENT PLAN................................................................................................43
10.1 PROJECT PARTICIPANTS ...........................................................................................................43
10.2 REPORTING ...................................................................................................................................43
10.3 DATA MANAGEMENT ................................................................................................................44
10.3.1 Records Control ...........................................................................................................................44
10.3.2 Document Filing and Access .......................................................................................................45
10.3.3 Computer Data Storage ...............................................................................................................45
10.3.4 Data Reduction Methods and Presentation .................................................................................46
11.0 ESTIMATED SCHEDULE...............................................................................................................47
11.1 SITE CHARACTERIZATION .......................................................................................................47
11.2 RI REPORT .....................................................................................................................................47
TABLE OF CONTENTS (cont’d)
LIST OF TABLES
Table 1 Summary of Sediment and Water Supply Well Analyses-NC Superfund Branch Report
Table 2 Summary of Historical Groundwater Sample Analyses
Table 3 Summary of Volatile and Semi-Volatile Organics Detected in Soils from Geoprobe Borings
Table 4 Summary of Volatile and Semi-Volatile Organics Detected in Soils from Test Excavations
Table 5 Summary of Metals, Pesticides and PCBs Detected in Soils from Geoprobe Borings
Table 6 Summary of Metals, Pesticides and PCBs Detected in Soils from Test Excavations
Table 7 Summary of Volatile and Semi-Volatile Organics Detected in Groundwater from Geoprobe Borings
Table 8 Summary of Volatile and Semi-Volatile Organics Detected in Groundwater from Test Excavations
Table 9 Summary of Volatile and Semi-Volatile Organics Detected in Groundwater from Existing Monitor
Wells
Table 10 Summary of Metals, Pesticides and PCBs Detected in Groundwater from Geoprobe Borings
Table 11 Summary of Metals, Pesticides and PCBs Detected in Groundwater from Test Excavations
Table 12 Summary of Metals, Pesticides and PCBs Detected in Groundwater from Existing Monitor Wells
Table 13 Summary of Volatile and Semi-Volatile Organics Detected in Soil from Hand Auger Boring
Table 14 Summary of Semi-Volatile Organics Detected in Groundwater from Hand Auger Boring
Table 15 Summary of PCBs Detected in Soil from Near Surface Soil Sample
LIST OF FIGURES
Figure 1 Site Location Map
Figure 2 Site Survey Plat
Figure 3 Site Map
Figure 4 Hand Auger and Geoprobe Locations
Figure 5 Summary of Detected VOCs and SVOCs in Soil
Figure 6 Groundwater Potentiometric Map
Figure 7 Summary of VOC and SVOC Exceedances in Soil
Figure 8 Summary of Metal, PCB and Pesticide Exceedances in Soil
Figure 9 Summary of VOC and SVOC Exceedances in Groundwater
Figure 10 Summary of Metal, PCB and Pesticide Exceedances in Groundwater
Figure 11 Site Map Depicting Areas of Concern
Figure 12 Proposed Remedial Investigation Monitoring Well and Soil Boring Locations
Figure 13 Proposed Remedial Investigation Sediment Sample Locations
APPENDICES
Appendix I - Site Survey/Deed
Appendix II - Selected Maps from UTTS / Environmental Groundwater Assessment Report
Appendix III - Craven County Tax Map for the BBW Site
ATTACHMENTS
Attachment I - Sampling and Analysis Plan
Attachment II - Health and Safety Plan
Attachment III - Quality Assurance Project Plan
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REMEDIAL INVESTIGATION WORK PLAN
Former Barbour Boat Works
NEW BERN, NORTH CAROLINA
1.0 INTRODUCTION
The overall objective of this Remedial Investigation (RI) for the former Barbour Boat Works
(BBW) site (the site) located in New Bern, North Carolina is to determine the extent and magnitude
of environmental impacts to soil, water and sediments due to historical activities at the site. The
North Carolina Department of Cultural Resources (NCDCR), who purchased the property in 1997,
currently owns the site. This RI is being performed by S&ME, Inc. for NCDCR. NCDCR, which
asserts it is not responsible for historical environmental conditions at the site, wishes to address the
environmental issues with the oversight of the North Carolina Department of Environment and
Natural Resources (NCDENR), Inactive Hazardous Sites Branch (Branch).
In June 2000, NCDCR submitted an Inactive Sites Survey / Questionnaire to the Branch to request
acceptance of this site into the REC Program in the Branch’s Voluntary Remediation Program. The
Branch approved acceptance into the Voluntary Remediation Program, but opted to maintain State
oversight authority instead of allowing site cleanup under the Voluntary Remediation Program
(REC) program.
The RI will be performed in accordance with the requirements of the North Carolina Inactive
Hazardous Sites Program (the Program), including the Program’s Guidelines for Assessment and
Cleanup, August 2000 (hereafter referred to as Guidelines). This Work Plan discusses the scope of
work and methodology for the RI. Included in this Work Plan are: (1) Attachment I - Sampling and
Analysis Plan (SAP); (2) Attachment II - Health and Safety Plan (HASP); and (3) Attachment III -
Quality Assurance Project Plan (QAPP)
The objectives of the RI are: (1) complete the assessment of shallow contaminated soils and
contaminated groundwater in the shallow aquifer, (2) evaluate a potential impact to surface water
and sediments in the Trent River that lie adjacent to the site; (3) identify remedial goals; and (4)
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compile, evaluate, and present the results of this assessment and all previous assessment activities in
the RI Report.
Historical sampling has been performed at numerous locations at the site with environmental
impacts detected in many areas of the site. Past activities have included soil and groundwater
sampling in suspected contaminant source areas as well in areas intended to provide information
regarding the general environmental quality of the site. These activities indicated that much of the
soil and groundwater at the site is impacted above acceptable regulatory levels. Additional
assessment activities of these mediums will be required to satisfy project goals.
Sediment sampling was conducted at the site in 1989 by the North Carolina Superfund Branch. The
current phase of assessment activities will also include analysis of the surface water of the Trent
River and the river sediments adjacent to the site.
Twenty electrical transformers have recently been removed from the property. Past soil and
groundwater analytical data indicate the presence of PCBs at isolated locations.
The tasks described above herein and the resulting data are intended and expected to satisfy the
applicable regulatory requirements for a RI. They are also intended and expected to complete site
characterization activities necessary to implement the subsequent stages of the Inactive Sites
Program Guidelines.
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2.0 SITE BACKGROUND
The operational background, physical setting and previous environmental activities of the site are
described in this section.
The property was formerly owned and operated by BBW and was used for boat manufacturing and
repair from about 1932 to 1997. The company no longer exists. The site was reportedly used as a
sawmill for five years prior to conversion to Barbour Boat Works. The mill produced baseball bats
and tool handles.
The current owner of the property is the State of North Carolina. The State of North Carolina
acquired the property from Barbour Boat Works, Incorporated on August 1, 1997 (See attached
deed, Appendix I). The facility was owned by H.W. Barbour and his wife, Robena Barbour, who
transferred title of the real estate to their business’s trade name of “Barour Boat Works” on January
1, 1946.
Areas of elevated levels of lead and barium in the soil were identified during a NC Superfund
investigation of the site in 1989. In a separate assessment, groundwater in the central portion of the
site was found to be impacted by volatile and semi-volatile organic compounds that are apparently
related to a release of petroleum or leachate from a coal pile.
S&ME, Inc. performed environmental and geotechnical services at the former Barbour Boat Works
site in New Bern, North Carolina. Asbestos, wetland feasibility and geotechnical assessments of the
site were presented separately in other reports. S&ME issued a Limited Environmental Site
Assessment Report dated October 22, 1999 which compiled the results of that assessment including
soil and groundwater analysis.
These services were completed to assist in evaluating re-use of the site for the construction of a
Children’s History Center, History Museum and Visitor’s Center as an addition to the Tryon Palace
Historic Sites and Gardens. The construction of wetlands and stormwater retention ponds/wetlands
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is also proposed for the southern portion of the site along the Trent River. Three structures
encompassing approximately 45,000 square feet are planned for the construction at the BBW site.
Since the site is located within a floodway, grades beneath the proposed building and possibly
parking areas may need to be raised by approximately 6 to 8 feet.
2.1 SITE DESCRIPTION
The site is located at 527 Tryon Palace Drive in New Bern, Craven County, North Carolina (Figure
1). The latitude and longitude of the site is N 35.10406 and W 77.04328. It is bordered to the south
by the Trent River, to the west and north by Tryon Palace Drive, and to the east by Hancock Street.
Figure 1 shows the location of the site with respect to the New Bern, North Carolina area. A copy
of a 1999 survey of the property is included in Appendix I.
According to the Craven County Tax Office’s Geographical Information System records, the site
consists of 5.776 acres. Figure 2 is a site survey which identifies the site property boundaries and
noted features.
The BBW site is adjacent to the former New Bern Coal Gas Plant, a CERCLIS site (EPA ID No.
NCD986197259), located to the north across S. Front Street at the corner of S. Front Street and
Hancock Street. The New Bern Coal Gas Plant is classified as a Further Action (FA) site and listed
as a low priority site under CERCLIS. It is located hydraulically upgradient of the BBW site.
The site was primarily used industrially and commercially for boat production, sales and
maintenance. Additional commercial businesses were also located on the site along Tryon Palace
Drive. The site is not currently occupied.
Approximately 15 structures were present on the site. The structures along Tryon Palace Drive
were apparently used as retail or commercial buildings. The remaining buildings on the site were
apparently used as boat repair facilities, storage and office space. Several wooden docks and
bulkheads are located along the Trent River. Most of the buildings, docks and bulkheads are now in
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poor condition. The central portion of the site was used for sandblasting paint from boat hulls. A
material referred to as Black Beauty, a coal derivative used for sandblasting, was observed on the
ground throughout this area. A perimeter fence limits access to the site, except along the river. As
of May 2001, all buildings on-site have been removed.
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2.2 SITE HISTORY AND PAST OPERATIONS
The site is currently unoccupied. It is believed to have been in continuous operation as a boat
manufacturing and repair business from about 1932 to 1997. Before the site was occupied by
Barbour Boat Works, it was reportedly used for five years as a sawmill, which manufactured
baseball bats and tool handles. Activities conducted by Barbour Boat Works at the site are believed
to have included the sandblasting of metal boat hulls as well as other processes normally associated
with the manufacture and refurbishing of wooden and metal watercraft. Reportedly, no fiberglass
work was done at the site.
2.3 PAST HAZARDOUS WASTE OPERATIONS
Barbour Boat Works (BBW) was registered as a generator of Hazardous Waste with the State of
North Carolina. The company EPA Waste ID Number was NCD003193588. BBW generated
flammable paint waste and was originally listed as a large quantity generator. The area where
hazardous wastes were stored on the site are not known. The facility was later reduced to small
quantity generator status. This EPA Waste ID Number has been transferred to Tryon Palace as a
conditionally exempt small quantity generator, so that investigative derived waste (IDW) could be
transported off site and disposed of in accordance with state and federal regulations.
2.4 SUMMARY OF PREVIOUS ENVIRONMENTAL PROJECTS AT BBW
Seven environmental studies have been conducted to date at the site. These reports were reviewed
and include:
· Site Investigation, Barbour Boat Works, North Carolina Superfund Branch,
May 1989.
· Groundwater Contamination Assessment, Barbour Boat Works,
UTTS / Environmental, January 1993.
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· Corrective Action Plan, Barbour Boat Works, Avolis Engineering, P.A.,
1993.
· Corrective Action Plan, Barbour Boat Works, Avolis Engineering, P.A.,
August 1994.
· Quarterly Groundwater Monitoring For December 1995 and Historical
Analytical Data, R.R. Rivenbark Sr., President, Barbour Boat Works, Inc.,
Avolis Engineering, P. A., January 1995.
· Limited Environmental Site Assessment, Brown Jurkowski Architectural
Collaborative, S&ME, Inc., October 1999.
· Environmental Assessment, Brown Jurkowski Architectural Collaborative,
S&ME, Inc., June 2000.
A summary of the referenced documents is described in the following sections. A description of the
significant environmental findings of these assessments is presented in Section 4.0.
2.4.1 Site Investigation-May 1989
In May 1989, the North Carolina Department of Human Resources, Division of Health Services
Superfund Branch performed a Site Assessment at the subject property. The assessment consisted
of a review of the facility’s waste disposal practices and sampling. The investigation concluded that
elevated levels of lead and barium were present on site.
2.4.2 Groundwater Contamination Assessment- January 1993
In January 1993, UTTS / Environmental (UTTS) issued a Groundwater Contamination Assessment
Report for the BBW site. Ten shallow groundwater monitoring wells were installed during this
investigation. Well locations are identified on the UTTS maps provided in Appendix I.
Groundwater analysis was conducted by EPA Methods 602 and 625 BN. Compounds normally
associated with petroleum hydrocarbons were detected. This investigation initially focused on an
underground storage tank, which formerly stored gasoline, and an aboveground storage tank (AST)
area that stored diesel fuel. Because most of the compounds detected were heavy hydrocarbons
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found in the vicinity of a coal storage pile, the coal pile was reported to be the likely source of
contamination.
The coal pile was located near MW-3 in the center of the site where the contaminant plume was
identified. Selected sections from this report, including a benzene contour map, are included in
Appendix II. The potentiometric map developed during this investigation indicated that
groundwater flow in the surficial aquifer at the site is to the southwest.
2.4.3 Corrective Action Plan-1993
Avolis Engineering P. A. (Avolis) issued a Corrective Action Plan in 1993 for the remediation of
the dissolved hydrocarbon contaminant plume at the BBW site. The intent of the plan was to
remediate the dissolved petroleum contaminant plume through air sparging and soil vapor
extraction. The plan was not implemented.
2.4.4 Corrective Action Plan-1994
Avolis issued another Corrective Action Plan in 1994. This plan concluded that the dissolved
petroleum hydrocarbon plume at the site would naturally attenuate. Quarterly groundwater
monitoring was proposed to monitor the effectiveness of natural attenuation. The NCDENR
Division of Water Quality, Groundwater Section approved a Corrective Action Plan for natural
attenuation.
2.4.5 Quarterly Groundwater Monitoring-1995
Avolis issued a Quarterly Groundwater Monitoring Report in January of 1996 for the fourth quarter
of 1995. The report concluded that the contaminant levels at the site were generally decreasing.
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2.4.6 Limited Environmental Site Assessment-1999
S&ME issued a Limited Site Assessment report in October 1999 which included assessment of both
soils and shallow groundwater at the site. This assessment included analysis for volatile organic
compounds (VOCs) by EPA method 8260, semi-volatile organic compounds (SVOCs) by EPA
Method 8270, Pesticides and PCBs by EPA Method 8080 and Priority Pollutant Metals plus barium
by Method 6010. Analysis for mercury was conduccted by EPA Method 7471. Investigative
techniques included soil sampling using hand augers, Geoprobe® borings and test excavations.
Temporary monitoring wells were installed in the Geoprobe® borings and groundwater samples
were submitted for analysis from a number of them. Groundwater samples were also collected from
several of the existing wells on site for laboratory analysis.
The locations of the existing wells at the site are shown on Figure 3. The test pit excavations, hand
auger and Geoprobe locations are shown on Figure 4. A groundwater potentiometric map,
estimated from water elevations from Geoprobe locations, is included as Figure 6.
The VOCs naphthalene, p-isopropyl toluene and methylene chloride were detected in site soil
samples. The analtyical laboratory reported that methylene chloride was detected between the
method detection limit (MDL) and the practical quantitation limit (PQL). S&ME suspected that this
compound may have been a laboratory anomoly and not actually present on site. This RI Work
Plan includes soil sampling and analysis to further assess the site for the presence of methylene
chloride as well as other VOCs.
Several SVOCs were also detected in the soils. The SVOCs detected are normally associated with
petroleum products or coal. PCBs were also detected above soil screening levels (SSLs) in soils at
three locations. The PCBs are believed to be associated with the transformers at the site. Analysis
for organochlorine pesticides in soils by EPA Method 8080 was also conducted during this project.
None were detected.
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Laboratory analysis of soils at the site for metals indicated the presence of a number of metals at
levels exceeding SSLs. Arsenic, beryllium, chromium, copper, lead and zinc were detected during
this assessment. At least one of these metals exceeded the standards at eight different locations on
site.
Groundwater analysis conducted during this assessment indicated that 13 metals are present at the
site at levels exceeding the North Carolina Groundwater Quality Standards (15A NCAC 2L).
Metals exceeded the standards at 17 sampling locations.
PCBs were detected in groundwater at two locations at levels which exceed regulatory standards.
Organochlorine pesticides were detected in four locations. SVOCs normally associated with
petroleum or coal were detected above regulatory standards at seven locations on site.
2.4.7 Environmental Assessment-2000
S&ME conducted an Environmental Assessment (EA) in 2000 in order to satisfy requirements of
the North Carolina State Environmental Policy Act (SEPA). Several mitigative measures were
recommended, which all relate to erosion control regarding releases of materials into the Trent
River.
2.5 SUMMARY OF PREVIOUS ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES AT NEW BERN
COAL GAS PLANT
The purpose for addressing the New Bern Coal Gas Plant site is to identify off-site sources of
contamination that may have impacted the BBW site. According to the U.S. Environmental
Protection Agency Superfund Section database, the North Carolina Superfund Section discovered
the New Bern Coal Gas Plant site in January 1992 as a potential site for listing. As of November 30,
2000, New Bern Coal Gas Plant has been ranked 98 of 266 on the November 2000 North Carolina
Inactive Hazardous Sites Priority List. The owner of the property is believed to be the North
Carolina Natural Gas Corporation. Two environmental reports have been conducted to date at the
New Bern Coal Gas Plant site. These reports were reviewed and include:
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· Preliminary Site Assessment Reconnaissance, Memorandum from Mr. Jack
Butler of the North Carolina Superfund Section. Subject: New Bern Coal
Gas Plant, NCD986197259, June 12, 1992.
· Preliminary Site Assessment, New Bern Coal Gas Plant, , NCD986197259
North Carolina Superfund Section, December 27, 1994
2.5.1 Preliminary Site Assessment Reconnaissance - New Bern Coal Gas Plant
On June 4, 1992, representatives of the NC Superfund Section visited the New Bern Coal Gas Plant
located at the corner of S. Front Street and Hancock Street and met with Mr. David Bryan, North
Carolina Natural Gas Corporation’s representative. The site layout was reviewed, and NC
Superfund Section personnel also visited Barbour Boat Works and spoke with Mr. R.R. Rivenbark.
Mr. Rivenbark was paraphrased in the memorandum as providing information that the coal gas
operation closed in the 1950’s. Mr. Rivenbark also added that Tidewater Gas and Power was the
original owner and that in 1937 or 1938, a tank at the Tidewater Gas and Power site (now referred
to as the New Bern Coal Gas Plant) ruptured and sent a heavy black material with a tar odor into a
ditch along the railroad track and into the bay. This material released gas bubbles into the bay until
it was dredged out by CW Hodges’ dredging business. The dredged material was disposed of onto
Dills Island located at the edge of the marsh on the north side of Lawson Creek. The ditch along the
railroad was later filled by Barbour Boat Works.
2.5.2 Preliminary Site Assessment - New Bern Coal Gas Plant
The North Carolina Superfund Section completed a Preliminary Site Assessment of the New Bern
Coal Gas Plant on December 27, 1994. This document reported that the New Bern Coal Gas Plant
was a manufactured gas plant that operated from 1859 to 1947. Around 1936 or 1937, the plant
released a tar-like material to the Trent River via a ditch located between the Barbour Boat Works
site and the railroad tracks located along east side of Barbour Boat Works’ property. The tar-like
materials were reportedly dredged from the Trent River and disposed of on Dill’s Island near the
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confluence of the Trent River and Lawsons Creek. However, an oily sheen has been reported on the
water surface at the release location, indicating that not all of the material was removed.
The Preliminary Site Assessment found no potable water supply wells within a 4-mile radius of the
site, and concluded that so long as the asphalt parking lot and grass lawn at the New Bern Coal Gas
Plant property are not removed, “the risks of contact exposure to potentially contaminated soil or
releases of potential contaminants to air are minimal.” The Preliminary Site Assessment report did
add a cautionary note that development of the New Bern Coal Gas Plant property may expose
workers to contaminants. The site was assigned a low priority for a Site Inspection.
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3.0 PHYSICAL SETTING
The physical setting of the BBW site, including topography, land use, climate, surface-water
hydrology and hydrogeology, is discussed in this section.
3.1 SURFACE FEATURES
The site lies within the Coastal Plain Physiographic Province of North Carolina. The Coastal Plain
is characterized by low, poorly-drained soils with relatively flat topography with topographic
elevations ranging from sea level to approximately 20 feet above National Geodetic Vertical Datum
of 1929 (NGVD) (Figure 1). The land surface has developed through the deposition of an eastward
thickening wedge of sediments during a number of sea level changes. The topography of the site is
generally level (elevation of approximately 1 to 5 feet NGVD). The Trent River is the major
surface-water drainage system in the area, and the site is located on the north bank of the river. The
Trent River is classified as SB-NSW, where water quality standards applying to surface waters that
are used for primary recreation, including frequent or organized swimming, and are nutrient
sensitive waters.
3.2 LAND USE
Tryon Palace Historical Sites and Gardens is a state-owned historical site and tourist attraction. The
Barbour Boat Works site was purchased by the Department of Cultural Resources in August 1997.
The majority of the proposed project will be the re-development of the former BBW property. This
site was a boat manufacturing and repair facility since the 1930s and ceased operations in 1997. At
present, there are no occupied businesses on the former BBW site. The site consists primarily of
vacant commercial and industrial buildings and an open boatyard. Most, if not all, of the existing
structures on the site are scheduled to be removed as part of the proposed development project.
The site is zoned industrial/commercial and the Trent River forms the southern boundary of the site.
Property to the east is an Atlantic and Northern railroad track. Property to the north across South
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Front Street is commercial or residential. Tryon Palace Historic Sites and Gardens are located to the
west of the site across South Front Street. A residential area is located north of the site. The nearest
occupied residence is located approximately 50 feet away from the northwest corner of the site.
3.3 CLIMATE
The average annual rainfall in the region is approximately 54.5 inches. Precipitation is greatest
between June and September. Average monthly precipitation ranges from a minimum of 2.98
inches in April to a maximum of 7.69 inches in July.
The average annual temperature is approximately 62.6o Fahrenheit (F) with average monthly
temperatures ranging from 45.2oF in January to 79.4 oF in July. Climatic information for New Bern,
NC, 1951-1977, was taken from the USDA Soil Conservation Service Soil Survey of Craven
County, NC.
3.4 SURFACE WATER HYDROLOGY
The Trent River is the major surface-water feature at the site and flows predominately in a west to
east direction at the site. The Trent River joins the Neuse River approximately 2,000 feet east of the
site.
3.5 REGIONAL HYDROGEOLOGY
The site area lies within the Coastal Plain Physiographic Province of North Carolina. The Coastal
Plain is characterized by low, poorly-drained, relatively flat topography along the Atlantic coast.
The land surface has developed through the deposition of an eastward thickening wedge of
sediments during a number of sea level changes.
The site area is classified by the North Carolina Geologic Survey (1985) as being underlain by
sediments of the River Bend Formation. The River Bend Formation is described as being
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composed of limestone and calcarenite interlain by and intercalated with indurated sandy molluscan
mold limestone in the upper part of the formation.
According to the Soil Survey of Craven County, North Carolina (1989), the site lies in the Tarboro-
Seabrook-Arapahoe soil association. This association consists of nearly level and gently sloping
sandy and loamy soils found on stream terraces. The site is present in the Urban land map unit,
which consists of areas where more than 75% of the land is covered by buildings, streets and
parking lots. The natural soil has been greatly altered by cutting, filling, grading and shaping in
these areas.
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4.0 EXISTING ANALYTICAL DATA
4.1 RESULTS OF HISTORICAL SOIL AND GROUNDWATER ANALYSES
Information gained from the site’s background and history, hydrogeologic and analytical data from
previous investigations, and the site’s current condition was important in formulating the Work Plan
for the RI. This section provides an overview of the existing analytical database.
4.2 SITE INVESTIGATION-MAY 1989
In May 1989, the North Carolina Department of Human Resources, Division of Health Services,
Superfund Branch performed a Site Assessment at the site. The assessment consisted of a review of
the facility’s waste-disposal practices and sampling. One sample was collected from the
sandblasting process waste stored in unsecured piles, and one sediment sample was taken from the
Trent River adjacent to the property. The results of the total metals of samples collected from these
locations exhibited elevated levels of lead and barium, but the results of these same samples using
the EP Toxicity methods did not show detectable concentrations of these metals.
Three additional sediment samples were taken from the Trent River, one upstream and two
downstream of the site. The downstream samples also exhibited elevated levels of total barium and
lead. The analytical results from this report are provided as Table 1.
4.3 GROUNDWATER CONTAMINATION ASSESSMENT-JANUARY 1993
In January 1993, UTTS / Environmental (UTTS) issued a Groundwater Contamination Assessment
Report for Barbour Boat Works. Ten shallow groundwater monitoring wells were installed during
this assessment. Groundwater samples were collected and analyzed by EPA Methods 602 and 625
BN. Compounds normally associated with petroleum hydrocarbons were detected above the North
Carolina 15 NCAC 2L Groundwater Standards (2L). Because most of the compounds detected were
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heavy hydrocarbons found in the vicinity of a coal storage pile, the report concluded that the coal
pile was the likely source of contamination. The analytical results presented in this report are
provided on Table 2 as well as results from additional projects regarding this release which are
discussed in Sections 4.4 and 4.6.
4.4 CORRECTIVE ACTION PLAN-1993
Avolis Engineering P. A. (Avolis) issued a Corrective Action Plan in 1993 for the remediation of
the dissolved hydrocarbon plume at the BBW site. Additional groundwater sampling and analysis
was conducted during this project as summarized on Table 2.
4.5 CORRECTIVE ACTION PLAN-1994
Avolis issued a second Corrective Action Plan in 1994 proposing natural attenuation. No additional
analyses were reported in this document.
4.6 QUARTERLY GROUNDWATER MONITORING-1995
A Quarterly Monitoring Report was issued by Avolis in 1995. Monitoring wells MW-3, MW-7 and
MW-9 were sampled during this event for analysis by EPA Methods 602 and 625 BN. The report
concluded that hydrocarbon contaminant levels at the site generally continued to decrease relative to
the previous sampling events.
4.7 LIMITED ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT-1999
S&ME issued a Limited Site Assessment report in October 1999 which included assessment of both
soils and shallow groundwater at the site. This assessment included analysis for volatile organic
compounds (VOCs) by EPA method 8260, semi-volatile organic compounds (SVOCs) by EPA
Method 8270, Pesticides and PCBs by EPA Method 8080 and Priority Pollutant Metals plus barium.
Method Investigative Techniques included soil samples collected by Geoprobe®, from test
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excavations and by hand auger boring. Temporary monitoring wells were installed in the
Geoprobe® borings and groundwater samples were collected and submitted for analysis.
Groundwater samples were also collected from several of the existing wells on site for laboratory
analysis.
VOCs, SVOCs, PCBs, and metals were detected above regulatory levels in site soils during this
assessment. Organochlorine pesticides were also detected but not above regulatory standards.
Summaries of the soils analytical data from this assessment are provided as Tables 3, 4, 5, 6 and 15.
VOCs, SVOCs, PCBs, and metals were also detected in groundwater at levels which exceed
regulatory standards. Organochlorine pesticides were also detected above regulatory standards in
groundwater. The groundwater analytical data is summarized on Tables 7 through 14.
4.8 ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT-2000
S&ME conducted an Environmental Assessment (EA) for the site under the State Environmental
Policy Act (SEPA) in June 2000. This report was submitted in draft form to the Department of
Cultural Resources. No sampling or analysis was conducted during this study.
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5.0 RECEPTOR INFORMATION
5.1 EXPOSURE ASSESSMENT
Regulatory agency file reviews and area reconnaissance will be continued under the Voluntary
Remediation Program. The results of the file reviews and reconnaissance/well surveys will be
discussed in the RI report. A brief discussion of these activities conducted to date is provided in
Section 5.1.3.
5.1.1 Environmentally Sensitive Areas
The site and adjacent properties were evaluated for the existence of the environmentally sensitive
areas via telephone or personal contacts with the various government agencies outlined in Inactive
Hazardous Sites Program, Guidelines for Assessment and Cleanup. This portion of the scope of
work was completed as part of an Environmental Assessment (EA) for the site under the State
Environmental Policy Act (SEPA) in June 2000.
5.1.2 Area Reconnaissance Survey
In October 1999, S&ME personnel performed a reconnaissance survey of the surrounding property
within an approximate ¼-mile radius of the site to evaluate land use and identify potential receptors.
The site is located within a mixed commercial, residential, and agricultural area. The area land use
surrounding the site is shown on the Site Survey in Appendix I.
The site is bounded to the south by the Trent River, to the west and north by Tryon Palace Drive
(a.k.a., S. Front Street), and to the east by Hancock Street. A Craven County Tax Map and record
and a table listing adjacent property owners is provided in Appendix III.
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At the site, S&ME identified six existing monitor wells that were installed during previous
investigations. These wells were designated as MW-1, MW-4, MW-5, MW-6, MW-7 and MW-
10. The well designations and functions were identified from previous reports and site drawings.
The monitoring well identification nomenclature is discussed in detail in the Sampling and Analysis
Plan (SAP) Section 8.1.
5.1.3 Craven County Property Assessor
The Craven County Property Assessor will be contacted in an effort to determine whether
residential properties in the area of the site have basements. The results of this inquiry will be
discussed in the RI report.
5.1.4 Computer Database Research
An environmental records computer database research report from VISTA Information Solutions,
Inc. (VISTA) will be conducted for the site and surrounding area. The VISTA report contains an
inventory of facilities of potential environmental concern.
5.1.5 Public Potable Water Supply
An area reconnaissance and a review of records was conducted by S&ME to assess whether potable
public-supply water systems are located near the site. Public water in the area is provided by the
City of New Bern. The nearest public water line runs along Front Street immediately adjacent to
the Barbour Boat Works property. The water supply is taken from the Black Creek formation
around 450 feet below the ground surface. Five water supply wells serve the City of New Bern.
These wells are all located in Cove City, which is approximately 15 miles from BBW to the
northwest.
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5.1.6 Private Potable Water Supply Wells
Public potable water is available in the area from the City of New Bern. The closest known water
well is located at Tryon Palace and is used as for irrigation only. This well is approximately 600 feet
west of the site and is reported to be 110 feet deep. The Castle Hayne aquifer is believed to provide
water to this well. Two additional wells are reportedly located on the Tryon Palace property but are
not in use.
One water well is present on the BBW site. It's history and construction details are unknown but it
is believed to be 55 feet deep. This well will be properly abandoned during the course of this
project.
Reconnaissances conducted to date have not identified any private water supply wells near the site.
Further visual survey (i.e., presence of a well pump house and/or absence of a water meter) will be
conducted during this RI and information will be obtained from county officials regarding water
supply wells in the area. The ½-mile radius specified in the 15A NCAC 13C .0300 Inactive
Hazardous Sites Guidelines will be used to conduct this reconnaissance.
No potable water intakes are believed to be present on-site or in the immediate area of the site.
Further research will be conducted to determine locations of intakes, which may be close to the site
due to the proximity of the Trent and Neuse rivers. The results of this effort will be provided in the
RI report.
5.1.7 Subsurface Structures
Underground utility services at the site are believed to include potable water-supply lines, sewer
lines, electrical service, one natural gas line, and telephone lines. The Site Survey in Appendix I
identifies the underground utilities believed to be on site. There are no known basements located on
the site.
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5.1.8 Surface Water
The nearest body of surface water is the Trent River that borders the southern portion of the site
(Figure 1). According to 15A NCAC 2B, the Trent River is classified as Class SB Swamp, Nutrient
Sensitive Water (NSW), where water quality standards applying to surface waters that are used for
primary recreation, including frequent or organized swimming, and are nutrient sensitive waters.
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6.0 REMEDIAL GOALS
Remedial goals listed in the Guidelines will be used in RI report for the site’s impacted soil and
groundwater. Remediation goals for sediments will be based on the the most stringent of : (i) the
health-based soil remediation goals listed in Table 4.1 of the Guidance document (or the upstruam
“background” concentrations if less stringent); and (ii) remediation goals sufficient to prevent
exceedances of remediation goals for groundwater and surface water.
If, however, feasibility studies included in the Remedial Action Plan can not achieve these goals,
S&ME will confer to the Branch for re-established levels based on the lowest concentration that can
be achieved at the site, provided that those levels will correspond to less than the maximum
cumulative exceess cander risk of 1 x 10-4 and a hazard index of 1.0. The site will be based on
technical feasibility for each contaminant in each media. Remediation goals for restricted land use
will also be considered.
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7.0 SITE CONDITIONS
The hydrogeology and extent of contamination at the site are discussed in this section.
7.1 SITE HYDROGEOLOGY
The site lies within the Coastal Plain Physiographic Province of North Carolina. The Coastal Plain
is characterized by low, poorly-drained, relatively flat topography along the Atlantic coast. The land
surface has developed through the deposition of an eastward thickening wedge of sediments during
a number of sea level changes.
The site is classified by the North Carolina Geologic Survey (1985) as being underlain by sediments
of the River Bend Formation. The River Bend Formation is composed of limestone and calcarenite
interlain by and intercalated in the upper part of the formation with indurated sandy molluscan mold
limestone.
The near-surface soils of the site consists primarily of fill material. Fill soils were apparently placed
across most of the site to raise grades when the site was developed in 1932 and periodically since
that time to raise grades, most likely when the underlying alluvium consolidated under the weight of
the fill.
The test excavations offered the best visual means of evaluating subsurface conditions at the site.
Excavation logs are presented on Figure 5. The test pits encountered 3 to 7 feet of fill soils
underlain by muck soils geologically (recent alluvium). Most of the southern portion of the site is
covered with a layer of black sandblasting material mixed with the fill sand. Typically, the near
surface soil profile was found to be medium to fine sand surface layer from 0.5 to 3 feet thick
containing occasional debris, comprised of pieces of sawdust, sandblasting sand, wood, bricks and
glass material. This layer was underlain by 2 to 4 feet of clayey sand, which also contained some
similar debris. Muck soils, consisting of black organic matter (peat or sawdust), sand and debris
were encountered approximately 4 to 7 feet below ground surface. A rainbow sheen on the water’s
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surface and petroleum odor were observed in TP-04, indicating potential petroleum contamination
in this area.
Groundwater elevations were recorded by S&ME during the Limited Site Assessment using a
decontaminated electronic water level probe at each of the Geoprobe temporary wells and the
existing monitor wells. Depth to groundwater on the site was found to be between approximately
1.5 to 3.5 feet below ground surface. The wells were surveyed by a North Carolina registered land
surveyor for location and elevation. A potentiometric map of the groundwater surface was then
developed for the site (Figure 6). Groundwater flow was projected to be generally towards the
southwest.
7.1.1 Shallow Aquifer Hydrology
Groundwater in the shallow aquifer is under water table (unconfined) aquifer conditions and
generally occurs within 1.5 to 5 feet of land surface. Groundwater flow, based on gradients, is to
the southwest toward the Trent River. Discharge from the shallow aquifer is to the Trent River and
possibly downward into the underlying aquifer.
No slug tests or aquifer pumping tests have been conducted at the site. Slug tests will be conducted
on the shallow aquifer during the RI and the results will be included in the RI report.
7.1.2 Deep Aquifer Hydrology
According to the Geologic Map of North Carolina and other available literature, the shallow
aquifer is underlain by the River Bend Formation, which consists of limestone with some sand.
Published reports indicate that this formation overlays the Castle Hayne limestone which a major
source of groundwater supply in the area. The degree of hydraulic connectivity between these
aquifers at the site is unknown. The assessment of the basal portion of the shallow aquifer will
provide information useful in evaluating the likelihood of deeper aquifer contamination.
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7.2 EXTENT OF CONTAMINATION
7.2.1 Areas of Concern
Site soil and groundwater have been impacted by constituents of concern that include VOCs,
metals, SVOCs and PCBs. The general locations where targeted compounds were found were
based on the findings from previous studies at the site. Figures 7 through 10 show the results of
these findings, and based on these data, S&ME developed eight Areas of Concern (AOC).
Additional studies are required to delineate the extent of contamination in each AOC that include.
AOC 1- Sandblasting Waste Storage and Disposal Area
AOC 2- Coal Storage /Pesticide Detection Area
AOC 3- PCB Transformer Area 1
AOC 4- PCB Detection Area 1
AOC 5- PCB Detection Area 2
AOC 6-Pesticide Detection Area 1
AOC 7-Pesticide Detection Area 2
AOC 8-Pesticide Detection Area 3
The locations of the AOCs are provided on Figure 11. Please note the historical storage area for
paint wastes are not known. S&ME believes that paint products were stored near AOC 2.
7.2.2 Soil and Sediment Contamination
Historical analytical data indicate that VOCs, SVOCs, and metals have impacted shallow soils at
the site. The historical analytical data for soils is summarized in Table 2 as referenced in Section
4.0 of this report. Further characterization of the soils will be discussed in detail in the RI report.
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The NC Superfund Section conducted sediment sampling in 1989. Two samples were collected on
site and three were collected off site in the Trent River. Elevated levels of lead and barium were
determined to be present in the on-site samples (Table 1). Additional sediment samples will be
taken during this RI and the results will be included in the RI report.
7.2.3 Shallow Aquifer Contamination
Based upon available site data, VOCs, SVOCs, and metals are the primary contaminants of
concern in the shallow aquifer. However, groundwater in the shallow aquifer has not been fully
characterized. The results of further groundwater assessment will be discussed in detail in the RI
report. Table 2 summarizes the historical groundwater analytical data.
7.2.4 Deep Aquifer Contamination
Groundwater in the deeper aquifers has not been characterized at this time. If further investigation
of the basal area of the shallow aquifer indicates that investigation of these aquifers is necessary,
deep aquifer contamination assessment will be performed and the results discussed in the RI report.
7.3 CONCEPTUAL SITE MODEL
The site conceptual model provides the basis for the RI. Included in this section are discussions of
potential source areas, release mechanisms, migration pathways, potential routes of exposure, and
potential receptors.
7.3.1 Source Areas
Since the facility is currently unoccupied, the only known chemical storage was the oil in the 20
transformers recently removed from the site. This oil is believed to contain PCBs. The other
primary release source is considered to be the on-site soil. Soil known to contain PCBs, soil
associated with the improper storage of sand blasting waste, and soil impacted with hydrocarbons
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associated with coal and petroleum storage are all considered possible sources of groundwater
contamination.
An off-site source has been identified. A coal tar release was reported to have occurred at the
Tidewater Gas and Power (now referred to as the New Bern Coal Gas Plant) in 1937 or 1938. A
tank at the New Bern Coal Gas Plant site ruptured and sent a heavy black material with a tar odor
into a ditch along the railroad track and into the bay. The ditch along the railroad was later filled by
Barbour Boat Works. Coal tar constituents, most likely SVOCs, may be those that were detected in
the 1999 Limited Environmental Site Assessment.
The existing analytical data suggest that PCB releases occurred at two locations on site. Several
areas where transformers were located have not been investigated to date.
The petroleum containing soils are believed to be located near the water supply well and the former
coal pile location, which was reportedly 30 feet west of existing monitor well MW-6.
The sand blasting waste is believed to have been stored over most of the southern half of the site.
7.3.2 Release Mechanisms and Migration Pathways
The release mechanisms for the transformer source areas are possible direct discharge of waste
materials from the transformers and leaching of the contaminated soils. Leaching of the metals and
hydrocarbons from the soils on site is considered to be the primary release mechanism of these
contaminants.
Metals, PCBs, SVOCs and VOCs have been identified as the primary constituents of concern
(COC) in soils at the site. Metals, PCBs, SVOCs, and VOCs have been identified as the primary
constituents of concern in groundwater at the site.
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VOCs are mobile in the environment and readily leach to groundwater or volatilize to air.
Constituents dissolved in groundwater move vertically and horizontally through pore spaces in the
unconsolidated materials of the shallow aquifer or through fractures or limestone voids in denser,
more consolidated aquifers.
Depending on the volume of the release, downward migration may result in an impact to the
groundwater system. Once in the groundwater system, constituents in the dissolved phase
generally travel with groundwater. If sufficient volume is released, the VOCs may travel faster
than the rate of groundwater flow due to density flow and dispersion. VOC contamination
identified to date is limited to contaminants normally associated with petroleum, which have a
specific gravity of less than one. Therefore, any vertical migration that occurs would be expected
to result from the vertical movement with the groundwater while in solution.
The SVOCs identified to date on site are also commonly associated with petroleum products.
These compounds behave in a similar fashion to VOCs but are generally less mobile. PCBs and
pesticides are considered to be relatively immobile groundwater contaminants. Migration of
metals in groundwater generally occurs while the metals are in solution. They may also travel as
suspended solids. Therefore, the movement of metals is dependent on groundwater movement.
Contaminated groundwater in the shallow aquifer appears to be migrating to the southwest toward
the Trent River. Groundwater gradients and flow characteristics in the deeper aquifers are
unknown. However, the deeper aquifers may require further characterization to assess potential
impact by COCs.
7.3.3 Potential Exposure Pathways
The potential exposure pathways to a human-health and ecological impact are discussed in this
section.
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7.3.3.1 Human Health Exposure Pathways
The potential for human exposure to COCs at the site must consider both current and future uses.
The site is currently an inactive industrial facility. The future use of the site is intended to be a
Visitor Center associated with Tryon Palace. Therefore, future use is considered to be residential
for the purposes of this RI. Potential off-site areas are both industrial/commercial and residential.
The site is currently unoccupied but will be occupied on a daily basis in the future. Access to the
facility is generally controlled by fences, but trespassers can gain access to the site. The Trent
River is accessible for recreational uses such as boating, wading and hiking.
Exposure pathways to site trespassers are considered minimal and include potential contact with
contaminated soils/sediments and vapors. Contact with these contaminated soils would only occur
during excavation and construction activities, as the site will ultimately be graded and paved.
Worker training and health and safety programs should address the potential hazards associated
with this means of exposure.
Potential receptors under current conditions include: (1) trespassers; (2) construction workers, and
(3) users of the Trent River. Potential receptors for future site conditions include construction (1)
workers, (2) trespassers, (3) Trent River users and (4) visitors to Tryon Palace.
Surface and subsurface soil data from the RI will be used to evaluate potential future scenarios
from incidental ingestion, dermal contact, and inhalation. Groundwater data will be used to predict
future constituent concentrations in groundwater.
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7.3.3.2 Ecological Exposure Pathways
There are a number of direct and indirect pathways through which wildlife may be exposed to
contaminants present in media at the site. Direct pathways include contact with or ingestion of
soil, sediment, and/or surface water and inhalation of air.
Indirect pathways include consumption of previously exposed organisms. Exposure routes and
media may differ among various organisms due to physiological and behavioral differences and
must be considered when assessing potential hazards to ecological receptors. For example, some
predatory species may rely on both plants and animals for their dietary intake, whereas others (e.g.
herbivores) may rely strictly on plant material.
Potential exposure pathways for terrestrial wildlife include ingestion of food (either plant or
animal), incidental ingestion of soil and/or sediment while foraging, grooming or burrowing,
ingestion of surface water, and inhalation of particulates or vapors potentially released at the site.
Terrestrial receptors may also potentially be exposed to groundwater discharging to surface-water
bodies and/or wetlands at the site. The total exposure by terrestrial wildlife is represented by the
sum of the exposures from each individual source.
Aquatic flora and fauna that inhabit the Trent River may be exposed to constituents in surface
water and/or sediment through various routes; however, respiratory and dermal uptake are assumed
to be the only significant routes of exposure for fish and other aquatic fauna. The aquatic food web
potentially serves as an indirect exposure pathway. Aquatic herbivores (e.g., macroinvertebrates)
may graze on aquatic vegetation (e.g., periphyton) that have taken up contaminants. These
herbivores may in turn be consumed by predators.
Aquatic receptors may also potentially be exposed to groundwater discharging to the Trent River.
VOCs do not accumulate or persist in shallow sediments; therefore, sediments are not considered a
likely exposure point unless SVOCs or metals are present.
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Terrestrial vegetation may be directly exposed to constituents in soil and/or sediment through
uptake by the roots. This may occur in a passive mode as the plant takes up water from the root
zone or by active uptake mechanisms. VOCs and solubilized particulate matter may potentially
enter plants through leaf stomata or plant cuticle.
Invertebrates that dwell in the soil may be directly exposed to contaminants in soil. For example,
the outer cuticle of earthworms is in contact with soil particles and the earthworm gut is in contact
with soil when it is taken in during feeding.
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8.0 WORK PLAN RATIONALE
The rationale used to develop this Work Plan is discussed in this section.
8.1 DATA QUALITY OBJECTIVES
Data quality objectives (DQOs) are qualitative and quantitative statements that clarify the study
objective, define the most appropriate types of data to collect, determine the most appropriate
conditions from which to collect the data, and specify acceptable decisions. The DQO process is a
planning tool that is used to determine which type, quantity, and quality of data will be sufficient to
support subsequent decision making. The outputs from the DQO process are used to develop the
sampling program and to plan field assessment activities and laboratory analyses. The DQO
process is discussed in the following sections.
8.1.1 Problem Statement
The purpose of the problem statement is to summarize the contamination problems that will require
new environmental data and identify the resources available to resolve the problem. Historic
activities at the site resulted in the release of various contaminants. The operational history of the
site was summarized in Section 2.2. The contaminants released at the site included VOCs,
SVOCs, PCBs and metals.
The conceptual model developed for the site (Section 7.3, Conceptual Site Model) showed the soil
and groundwater as important pathways requiring further study. Surface water and sediments are
pathways requiring additional study during this RI.
The objectives of the RI include: (1) eliminate from further consideration those releases that pose
no significant threat to public health and the environment; (2) determine the potential need for
removal and/or remedial actions; (3) collect or develop additional data to evaluate the releases; and
(4) better characterize the releases for more effective initiation of further actions (remediation).
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This information will be used subsequently to complete an evaluation of potential threats to human
health or the environment and aid in the development of remedial options.
8.1.2 Decision Identification
The purpose of this step is to identify the decisions that require new data to address the problem
statement. The principal decisions, from the US EPA DQO guidance (USEPA, 1993) are:
l determine whether the concentration of constituents of concern exceed applicable or
relevant and appropriate requirements (ARARs) or exceed contaminant concentrations
corresponding to based cleanup goals which will be presented in the RI Report; and
l determine the areas where soil and/or groundwater exceed action levels goals for the
purposes of evaluating and planning removal and/or remediation activities.
8.1.3 Decision Inputs
The purpose of this step is to identify informational needs to support the decisions and specify
which inputs to the decisions require new data. The input to support the decisions will include new
data on the contaminant levels, hydraulic conductivity and flow direction of groundwater.
Ambient water-quality criteria, North Carolina water-quality standards, or other values will be used
initially to evaluate whether constituents of concern detected in groundwater may represent a
significant threat to human health or the environment.
8.1.4 Study Area Boundaries
The geographic limits of the study area will consist of the property boundaries of the site and a
section of the surface waters and sediments of the Trent River. The area of the Trent River, which
is included in the study area, extends approximately 50 to 75 feet outward from the shoreline and
100 feet downstream. Samples for background level determinations will be taken approximately
200 feet in the upstream direction.
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8.1.5 Limits on Decision Errors
The purpose of this step is to specify the acceptable limits of decision error, which are used to
estimate appropriate performance goals for limiting uncertainty in the data. A formal statistical
design will not be developed for the RI. However, the data will be considered acceptable if they are
collected according to the Work Plan and they meet the appropriate data validation criteria.
Estimated data (i.e. J-qualified analytical results) will be used qualitatively in the decision process.
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9.0 RI WORK TASK DESCRIPTIONS
The RI will be performed in accordance to the tasks discussed in this section, although the RI tasks
may vary from the description herein, based on various uncertainties and variables that may be
encountered during the RI field work.
9.1 TASK 1 – PROJECT MANAGEMENT
Typical project management activities, including meeting, file maintenance, subcontractor
administration, etc. will be performed in this task. Task activities will continue throughout the RI.
9.2 TASK 2 – SITE CHARACTERIZATION
Characterization of the site’s hydrogeology and environmental impacts will be performed in Task 3.
Shallow soil sampling will be conducted by hand auger method. Shallow aquifer hydrogeology will
be evaluated by drilling a series of test boreholes with hollow-stem augers (HSAs) with soil
sampling. Type II monitoring wells will then be installed in some of the test boreholes to evaluate
groundwater hydrology and quality in the upper and basal portions of the shallow aquifer. Deeper
aquifer test boreholes may be drilled with mud rotary drilling methods to evaluate the hydrogeology
and groundwater quality in the deeper aquifers if this task is determined to be necessary. Surface
water and sediment samples will be collected from the Trent River to evaluate potential
environmental impacts to these media.
9.2.1 Shallow Soil Evaluation
Evaluation of shallow soil conditions will consist of the following components of sampling
activities. The AOCs as well as other sample locations are identified on Figure 11.
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· AOC 1- Sandblast Waste Storage and Disposal Area
Collect approximately 8 soil samples from 0.5-3.0 feet below land surface (bls) to be
analyzed for metals.
· AOC 2- Estimated Coal Storage Area / Pesticide Detection Area
Collect approximately 4 soil samples at 0.5-3.0 feet to be analyzed for VOCs, SVOCs,
pesticides, total petroleum hydrocarbons and metals.
· AOC 3- PCB Transformer Area 1
Collect approximately 5 soil samples from 0.5-3.0 feet bls to be analyzed for PCBs and
metals.
· AOC-4 PCB Detection Area 1
Collect approximately four soil samples from 0.5-3.0 feet bls for PCBs and metals analysis.
· AOC-5-PCB Detection Area 2
Collect approximately four shallow soil samples from 0.5 to 3.0 feet BLS to be analyzed for
PCBs, SVOCs and metals.
· AOC-6-Pesticide Detection Area 1
Collect three soil samples from 0.5-3.0 feet bls to be analyzed for pesticides.
· AOC-7-Pesticide Detection Area 2
Collect three soil samples from 0.5-3.0 feet bls to be analyzed for pesticides and metals.
· AOC-8-Pesticide Detection Area 3
Collect three soil samples from 0.5-3.0 feet bls to be analyzed for pesticides.
· Collect two soil samples beneath the transformers located adjacent to Building 12 and
former Structure 20 for PCBs analysis.
· Collect two soil samples adjacent to the water supply well on site from 0.5-3 feet bls for
analysis by TPH-DRO Method 8015/3550, TPH_GRO Method 8015/5030, MADEP VPH
and MADEP EPH.
· If given permission from adjoining property owners, S&ME will collect up to five soil
samples off site on adjacent properties from 0.5 ft. to 3 ft. bls to be analyzed for metals only.
These samples will provide data to be used in establishing background concentrations of
metals.
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The soil sampling program will include one duplicate sample per medium per container type per
field day. In addition, one equipment blank per equipment type per day and one trip blank per
sample shipment will be analyzed for VOCs.
Soil samples will be analyzed by one or more of the the following methods based on the sampling
plan proposed above:
Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs)Method 8260B + 10 Largest TICs
Semi-Volatile Organic Compounds (SVOCs)Method 8270D + 10 Largest TICs
Pesticides Method 8081B
PCBs Method 8082A
Metals (Sb, As, Ba, Be, Cd, Cr3+, Cr6+ , Cu, Pb,
Hg, Ni, Se, Ag, Tl and Zn )SW 846 Methods
9.2.2 Shallow Aquifer Characterization
Characterization of the Shallow Aquifer will consist of the following components.
· Drill 8 test boreholes to 35 feet deep and 6 test boreholes to 15 feet. Drilling to be
performed with 4.25-inch-diameter hollow stem augers (HSAs). During drilling,
continuous soil sampling with Continuous Tube System (CTS) or equivalent will be
obtained. S&ME will perform physical characteristics testing on approximately 10
of the collected soil samples.
· Install six well nests consisting of a shallow (approximately 15 feet deep) and
intermediate (approximately 35 feet deep) groundwater monitoring wells. Install
two intermediate depth monitoring wells adjacent to two existing shallow wells.
Groundwater samples will be analyzed for organics and metals. One well nest
(shallow and intermeidate) will be installed upgradient of suspected contaminant
sources.
· Perform solid slug in situ permeability testing in all existing and new monitoring
wells with a pressure transducer and data logger system.
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· Survey horizontal and vertical control of wells by a NC registered land surveyor.
· Collect several sets of synoptic groundwater level data.
All wells will be sampled for VOCs, SVOCs, PCBs, pesticides and metals using the following
analytical methods.
Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs)Method 8260B + 10 Largest TICs
Semi-Volatile Organic Compounds (SVOCs)Method 8270D + 10 Largest TICs
Pesticides Method 8081B
PCBs Method 8082A
Metals (Sb, As, Ba, Be, Cd, Cr3+, Cr6+ , Cu, Pb, EPA Methods capable of achieving a method
Hg, Ni, Se, Ag, Tl and Zn )detection limit equal to or less than the 15A
NCAC 2L state groundwater quality standard
The groundwater sampling program will include one duplicate sample per medium per container
type per field day. In addition, one equipment blank per equipment type per day and one trip blank
per sample shipment will be analyzed for VOCs.
The proposed monitoring well locations are identified on Figure 12. Locations may be changed
during field activities if site conditions indicate that adjustment is necessary. In addition, if trubidity
is high, S&ME will apply low-flow technology to extract groundwater samples from wells and
measure the turbidity.
9.2.3 Deep Aquifer Characterization
Deep aquifer assessment activities may be required if contamination is identified in the basal portion
of the shallow aquifer. If required, an estimated three groundwater monitoring wells would be
installed in this unit for potentiometric surface mapping and to obtain water quality data. These
wells would be of Type III construction in order to reduce potential for cross-contamination of
aquifers.
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9.2.4 Surface Water/Sediment Characterization
The surface water and sediment sampling program will consist of the following components.
· Collect two surface-water samples from the Trent River; one sample upstream and
one sample downstream. Samples are to be analyzed for VOCs, SVOCs, PCBs, and
metals.
· Develop a bathyometric survey of the Trent River's bottom from 50 feet upstream to
100 feet downstream and 50 to 75 feet offshore. S&ME will use the survey data
from Robert H. Goslee & Associates to complete this task.
· Collect sediment samples at 50-foot intervals along four transects perpendicular to
the shore out 100 feet. Analyze eight (8) samples for VOCs, SVOCs, total and
TCLP metals, Pesticides and PCBs.
The soil and sediment sampling program will include one duplicate sample per medium per
container type per field day. In addition, one equipment blank per equipment type per day and one
trip blank per sample shipment will be analyzed for VOCs in surface water samples.
All surface water and sediment samples for VOCs, SVOCs, PCBs, pesticides and metals using the
following analytical methods.
Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs)Method 8260B + 10 Largest TICs
Semi-Volatile Organic Compounds (SVOCs)Method 8270D + 10 Largest TICs
Pesticides Method 8081B
PCBs Method 8082A
Metals (Sb, As, Ba, Be, Cd, Cr3+, Cr6+ , Cu, Pb,
Hg, Ni, Se, Ag, Tl and Zn )SW 846 Methods (Sediment samples)
Metals (Sb, As, Ba, Be, Cd, Cr3+, Cr6+ , Cu, Pb, SW 846Method 1311 (TCLP)
Hg, Ni, Se, Ag, Tl and Zn ) (Sediment samples)
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Metals (Sb, As, Ba, Be, Cd, Cr3+, Cr6+ , Cu, Pb, EPA Methods capable of achieving a method
Hg, Ni, Se, Ag, Tl and Zn )detection limit equal to or less than the 15A
NCAC 2L state groundwater quality standard
(Water samples)
9.2.5 Background Samples
S&ME will endevour to collect background soil samples from a location where near the BBW site.
Background samples will be collected for metals analyses, only. Up to five background samples
may be collected from off site locations if S&ME or NCDCR recieves permission from adjoining
property owners to access their site for this purpose.
If access is obtained from adjoining property owners, the soil samples will be collected from a depth
of 0.5 ft. bls. to 3.5 ft. bls. depending on the type of soil conditions encountered in the boring (e.g.,
fill soil vs. residual soil). These soils samples will be analyzed for Metals (Sb, As, Ba, Be, Cd,
Cr3+, Cr6+ , Cu, Pb, Hg, Ni, Se, Ag, Tl and Zn ) by SW 846 methods.
In addition, S&ME suspects that off-site sources for VOCs and SVOCs may exist from the New
Bern Coal Gas Plant (ID No. NCD986197259). S&ME proposes to install one shallow monitor
well (SMW-1) and one intermediate depth monitor well (IMW-1) at a location thought to be
hydraulically upgradient of the BBW site (see Figure 13 for location). S&ME will install these well
only if permission is received from the property owner(s).
Groundwater samples will be analyzed for the following parameters:
Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs)Method 8260B + 10 Largest TICs
Semi-Volatile Organic Compounds (SVOCs)Method 8270C + 10 Largest TICs
Metals (Sb, As, Ba, Be, Cd, Cr3+, Cr6+ , Cu, Pb,
Hg, Ni, Se, Ag, Tl and Zn )EPA Methods capable of achieving a method
detection limit equal to or less than the 15A
NCAC 2L state groundwater quality standard
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9.3 TASK 3 – TARGET REMEDIAL GOALS DEVELOPMENT
Task remedial goals will be developed as discussed in the Section 6.0, which refers to the
Guidelines.
9.5 TASK 5 - RI REPORT
The RI Report will be organized in accordance with the Guidelines and executed consent order will
present and discuss all existing and newly developed data. The RI Report will include the items
listed in Section 3.0 of the Guidelines, which include the following:
· Methods of Investigation
· Surface characteristics;
· Site Hydrogeology and Geology
· Extent and magnitude of contamination in the affected environmental media.
· Photographs of site conditions;
· Field notes; and
· Variations from the Work Plan;
The RI Report will include: (1) tables of all hydrogeologic and geochemical data; (2) geologic test
borehole logs and monitoring-well construction diagrams; (3) in situ testing data and analyses; (4)
geophysical logs; (5) in situ groundwater flow data and analyses; (6) analytical data tables for soil,
and groundwater samples; (7) to scale site maps; (8) piezometric contour maps for the shallow
aquifer illustrating directions and rates of groundwater flow; (9) hydrogeologic cross sections
including vertical flow components; (10) compound specific and total VOC and SVOC iso-
concentration contour maps, (11) aquifer hydraulic characteristics; and (12) extent of soil and
groundwater contamination.
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10.0 PROJECT MANAGEMENT PLAN
10.1 PROJECT PARTICIPANTS
The major participants involved in this RI are as follows:
· NCDENR, Inactive Sites Branch - the lead agency;
· Ms. Christine Albertin, NCDENR Inactive Sites Branch Project Manager;
· North Carolina Department of Cultural Resources (NCDCR) - the owner of the
property;
· BJAC, contractor and prime architect to NCDCR;
· S&ME, Inc. Environmental Consultant; subcontractor to BJAC
· Edmund Woloszyn, Jr., Project Manager; and
· Various subcontractors to be selected at later dates including a drilling
contractor, surveyor, analytical laboratory, and geophysical logging
company.
NCDENR Inactive Sites Branch will oversee the project and review documents related to the RI and
related activities. S&ME will be responsible for performing the RI under the direction of BJAC and
NCDCR, and under the NCDENR Inactive Sites Branch. Subcontractors will be used as needed
and will be contracted by S&ME or directly by NCDCR. S&ME will be responsible for overseeing
the technical work performed by the subcontractors.
Edmund Woloszyn, Jr., R.E.M., will be the Project Manager and will be responsible for the
performance of the RI performed under this Work Plan. Mr. Woloszyn or his designee, will oversee
the RI on behalf of BJAC and NCDCR. Ms. Albertin or her designee, will oversee the performance
of the RI for NCDENR, Inactive Sites Branch.
10.2 REPORTING
The RI deliverables include: (1) this RI Work Plan; (2) a draft RI Report, and (3) a final RI Report.
The RI Report will be organized as described in Section 9.5.
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10.3 DATA MANAGEMENT
The data management procedures for the RI are designed to control, inventory, and track data and
documents. After data are generated by field and laboratory operations, the data will be handled to
maintain data integrity, the integrity of subsequent reports, and for future enforcement or legal
actions.
Data will be maintained by using hard copy (field logs, laboratory reports) and computer files. Field
log books, chain-of-custody records, laboratory reports, photos, maps, correspondence, and reports
will be maintained as part of the data record. Typical forms to be used are provided in the SAP.
The data management procedures outlined in this section are intended to provide for proper
inventory, control, storage, and retrieval of data and information collected during the assessment.
The various formats to be used to present the raw data and conclusions of the RI data collection are
also discussed in this management plan. The sample labeling procedures, chain-of-custody
procedures, and other field documentation are discussed in the SAP.
10.3.1 Records Control
Incoming assessment-related documents will be stamped with the date received and filed. If
distribution is required, the appropriate copies will be made and distributed to project personnel. A
listing of personnel intended to receive copies will be attached to the original document and a
transmittal form with the copies.
Information generated from field activities will be documented on the appropriate forms presented
in the SAP, including:
· Sample/Core Log;
· Water Sampling Log;
· Drilling and Sampling Daily Checklists;
· Daily Field Log;
· Utilities and Structures Checklist;
· Well/Borehole Abandonment Log;
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· Well Construction Log; and
· Chains of Custody.
Analytical reports and documentation received from the laboratory will be retained and filed in hard
copy form.
10.3.2 Document Filing and Access
Project files containing assessment-related data, transmittals, and reports generated during the
project will be maintained at S&ME's office according to the procedures outlined in this section.
Access to the project files will be monitored and limited to project personnel.
A central file will be maintained in a secure area under custody of the Project Manager. As soon as
practical, incoming originals of correspondence, documents, and records will be placed in the
project central file. The file will include data, logs, field notes, pictures, QA/QC audit reports,
progress reports, and other relevant records generated. Unless otherwise specified, the analytical
laboratories will be required to maintain laboratory-generated documents for a period of three years
after completion of the project.
10.3.3 Computer Data Storage
During the implementation of the RI, various types of information will be compiled. Data related to
the assessment will be stored in a computer database. This database will contain groundwater data
collected during the RI data collection and subsequent monitoring. Well-construction information
from monitor wells, together with water-level data, also will be entered into the database. The data
files will be available upon request by appropriate parties.
Data entry will be performed by S&ME personnel. Computerized databases will be checked against
the original data (maintained in the project file) to verify correct entry. Data entered into the
database system will be obtained from existing files, field records, as well as laboratory analysis
sheets. Data records will contain the following types of information:
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l Unique sample or field measurement codes;
l Sampling or field measurement location and sample or measurement type;
l Sampling or field measurement raw data;
l Laboratory analysis ID number (if appropriate);
l Property or component measured (including store code if applicable); and
l Results of analysis (e.g., concentration).
10.3.4 Data Reduction Methods and Presentation
Use of the database-management system will provide integrated and detailed organization of the
existing information. Data will be categorized and compiled according to information type to assist
in defining the hydrogeologic system and existing site conditions.
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11.0 ESTIMATED SCHEDULE
An estimated schedule for the key elements of the RI is provided below.
11.1 SITE CHARACTERIZATION
Site Setup 1 Week
Shallow Soil Sampling 2 Weeks
Shallow Aquifer Drilling, Well Installation 2 Weeks
Shallow Well Development / Sampling 1.5 Weeks
Sediment / Surface Water Sampling 1.5 Weeks
Sample Analysis 4 Weeks
11.2 RI REPORT
Draft RI Report 5 Weeks
Schedule for Submitting Draft RI Report 17 Weeks
Unlisted RI elements, including surface-water and sediment sampling and analysis, surveying, and
remedial goals development, will be performed simultaneously with the listed elements. In
addition, management of investigation derived wastes (IDW) has not been included in the schedule.
Time is not included for natural disasters, adverse weather conditions, or unexpected site conditions
that might affect the timing of fieldwork.
REMEDIAL INVESTIGATION
WORK PLAN
TABLES
Sampling
Location Groundwater
Extractables Total Extractables Total Extractables Total Extractables Total Extractables Total
Metal
Arsenic <0.01 <2.0 <0.01 <2.0 <0.01 <2.0 <0.01 <2.0 <0.01 <2.0 <0.01
Barium <0.04 <8.0 0.16 30 <0.04 36 <0.04 36 0.05 7.8 <0.01
Cadmium <0.08 <16 <0.08 <16 <0.08 <16 <0.08 <16 <0.08 <16 <0.005
Chromium <0.20 <40 <0.20 <40 <0.20 <40 <0.20 <40 <0.20 <40 <0.01
Lead <1.00 20 <1.00 94 <1.00 180 <1.00 80 <1.00 20 <0.03
Mercury <0.02 <0.1 <0.02 <0.1 <0.02 <0.1 <0.02 <0.1 <0.02 <0.1 <0.0002
Selenium <0.005 <1.0 <0.005 <1.0 <0.005 <1.0 <0.005 <1.0 <0.005 <1.0 <0.005
Silver <0.20 <40 <0.20 <40 <0.20 <40 <0.20 <40 <0.20 <40 <0.05
Compound
Chloroform **********0.0016
Bromodichloromethane **********0.001
Dibromochloromethane **********1
Bromoform **********trace
MTBE **********0.0119
Data from NCDENR Site Inspection Report, May 1989.
All concentration values in the table have mg/L (ppm) units
* - not sampled and analyzed
Sediment and groundwater analytical results were provided in the Site Inspection Report - North Carolina Superfund Branch report
Upstream sediment sample is used to set background levels; sandblasting and railway sediment samples were collected onsite; railroad bridge sediment sample was
collected offsite but adjacent to the property; groundwater sample was collected from a Tryon Palace well
SUMMARY OF SEDIMENT AND GROUNDWATER SAMPLE ANALYSES - NC SUPERFUND BRANCH REPORT
BARBOUR BOAT WORKS, INC
NEW BERN, NORTH CAROLINA
TABLE 1
Sediment
Railroad BridgeUpstreamRailway Downstream
Sediment Material Sediment Sediment
Sandblasting
Groundwater
Sample ID MW-1 MW-2 MW-3 MW-4 MW-5 MW-6 MW-7 MW-8 MW-9 TMW-1 MW-10
Sampling Date 2/19/91 2/19/91 2/19/91 2/19/91 4/24/92 4/24/92 4/24/92 4/24/92 4/24/92 11/24/92 12/14/92
Compound or Analyte
EPA Method 602
Benzene <0.5 <0.5 3 <0.5 <0.5 42 16 17 20 <0.5 <0.5 1.0
Ethylbenzene <0.5 <0.5 17 <0.5 <0.5 5 <0.5 3 <0.5 <0.5 0.7 29
Toluene <0.5 <0.5 2 <0.5 <0.5 4 5 5 5 0.6 <0.5 1000
Xylenes <1.0 <1.0 30 <1.0 <0.5 8 17 26 <0.5 2.1 <0.5 530
EDB <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 <0.02 <0.02 <0.02 <0.02 <0.02 <0.02 <0.02 0.0005
MTBE <0.5 <0.5 <0.5 <0.5 <0.5 <0.5 <0.5 <0.5 <0.5 <0.5 <0.5 200
Chlorobenzene <0.5 <0.5 <0.5 <0.5 <0.5 55 <0.5 <0.5 <0.5 <0.5 <0.5 50
1,2-Dichlorobenzene <0.5 <0.5 <0.5 <0.5 11 12 7 4 5 5.8 <0.5 620
1,3-Dichlorobenzene <0.5 <0.5 <0.5 <0.5 <0.5 19 340 2 11 4.4 1.2 620
1,4-Dichlorobenzene <0.5 <0.5 <0.5 <0.5 <0.5 15 39 <0.5 <0.5 2.6 <0.5 75
EPA Method 625
Acenaphthene BDL BDL BDL BDL BDL 13 13 BDL BDL BDL BDL 80
Anthracene BDL BDL 12.8 BDL BDL 31 BDL BDL BDL BDL BDL 2100
Fluoranthene BDL BDL 7 BDL BDL BDL BDL BDL BDL BDL BDL 280
Fluorene BDL BDL 32.4 BDL BDL 35 BDL BDL BDL BDL BDL 280
Naphthalene BDL BDL 425 BDL BDL 396 BDL BDL BDL BDL BDL 21
Nitrobenzene BDL BDL 3.7 BDL BDL BDL BDL BDL BDL BDL BDL Detection
Phenanthrene BDL BDL 112 BDL BDL BDL BDL BDL BDL BDL BDL 210
Pyrene BDL BDL 10 BDL BDL BDL BDL BDL BDL BDL BDL 210
All concentration values in the table have ug/L (ppb) units
Bolded values exceed the NCAC 2L Standard
BDL - below detection limit
DL - detection limit
Groundwater analytical results were provided in the Groundwater Contamination Assessment report written by UTTS/Environmental
(Data taken from Avolis Engineering, P.A. 1993 Corrective Action Plan)
NEW BERN, NORTH CAROLINA
FEBRUARY 19, 1991 - DECEMBER 14, 1992
NCAC 2L
STD
TABLE 2
SUMMARY OF HISTORICAL GROUNDWATER SAMPLE ANALYSES
BARBOUR BOAT WORKS, INC
Groundwater NCAC
Sample ID 2L
Sampling Date Feb-91 May-93 Aug-93 Dec-93 Mar-94 Jun-94 Sep-94 Dec-94 Mar-95 Jun-95 Sep-95 Dec-95 STD
Compound or Analyte
EPA Method 602
Benzene 3 5.9 1.9 *6.2 1.2 *1.3 *4.8 *2.0 1
Ethylbenzene 17 5.7 <0.5 *8.3 3 *3.4 *5.1 *5.0 29
Toluene 2 20.7 <0.5 *<0.5 <0.5 *<0.5 *1.6 *<1 1000
Xylenes 30 20.1 1.7 *3.9 <0.5 *0.6 *4.4 *<3 530
Chlorobenzene <0.5 <0.5 <0.5 *<0.5 <0.5 *<0.5 *<0.5 *<0.5 50
1,2-Dichlorobenzene <0.5 <0.5 <0.5 *<0.5 <0.5 *<0.5 *<0.5 *<0.5 620
1,3-Dichlorobenzene <0.5 <0.5 <0.5 *<0.5 <0.5 *<0.5 *<0.5 *<0.5 620
1,4-Dichlorobenzene <0.5 <0.5 <0.5 *<0.5 <0.5 *<0.5 *<0.5 *<0.5 75
EPA Method 625
Acenaphthene 123 51.9 73 *51 51 *69 *80.6 *54 80
Acenaphthylene ND 14.4 ND *ND ND *ND *ND *ND 210
Anthracene 12.8 6 6 *5 9 *11 *5.7 *ND 2100
Fluoranthene 7 ND ND *ND 5 *4 *ND *ND 280
Fluorene 32.4 ND 21 *15 17 *22 *35.2 *32 280
Naphthalene 425 46.1 63 *47 29 *24 *46.9 *26 21
Nitrobenzene 3.7 ND ND *ND ND *ND *ND *ND Detection
Phenanthrene 112 50 49 *39 73 *72 *57 *47 210
Pyrene 10 5.7 ND *ND 8 *7 *ND *ND 210
All concentration values in the table have ug/L (ppb) units
Bolded values exceed the NCAC 2L Standard
ND - not detected
* - not sampled and analyzed
Groundwater analytical results were provided in the Quarterly Groundwater Monitoring for December 1995 and Historical Analytical Data report written by
Avolis Engineering, P.A.
FEBRUARY 1991 - DECEMBER 1995
MW-3
TABLE 2
SUMMARY OF HISTORICAL GROUNDWATER SAMPLE ANALYSES
BARBOUR BOAT WORKS, INC
NEW BERN, NORTH CAROLINA
Groundwater NCAC
Sample ID 2L
Sampling Date Apr-92 May-93 Aug-93 Dec-93 Mar-94 Jun-94 Sep-94 Dec-94 Mar-95 Jun-95 Sep-95 Dec-95 STD
Compound or Analyte
EPA Method 602
Benzene 42 27.8 14.4 49.7 56 *69 *110 *54 *1
Ethylbenzene 5 9.2 4 20.3 16 *ND *1 *30 *29
Toluene 4 <8 <0.5 <2.5 ND *0.7 *ND *ND *1000
Xylenes 8 4.8 2.4 <7.5 6.5 *10.2 *7 *12 *530
Chlorobenzene 55 <2 <0.5 <5 ND *ND *ND *ND *50
1,2-Dichlorobenzene 12 <2 <0.5 <5 ND *ND *ND *ND *620
1,3-Dichlorobenzene 19 <2 <0.5 <5 ND *ND *ND *ND *620
1,4-Dichlorobenzene 15 <2 <0.5 <8.5 ND *ND *ND *ND *75
EPA Method 625
Acenaphthene 13 63.7 32 80 58 *120 *93 *62 *80
Acenaphthylene ND ND ND ND ND *ND *ND *ND *210
Anthracene ND 6.2 ND ND 17 *ND *8 *ND *2100
Fluoranthene ND 4.6 ND ND ND *ND *ND *ND *280
Fluorene ND 17.5 6 ND ND *ND *26 *16 *280
Naphthalene 396 85 ND 210 139 *316 *178 *120 *21
Nitrobenzene ND ND ND ND ND *ND *ND *ND *Detection
Phenanthrene ND 30.3 4.0 ND 17 *31 *41 *18 *210
Pyrene ND 6 ND ND ND *ND *ND *ND *210
All concentration values in the table have ug/L (ppb) units
Bolded values exceed the NCAC 2L Standard
ND - not detected
* - not sampled and analyzed
Groundwater analytical results were provided in the Quarterly Groundwater Monitoring for December 1995 and Historical Analytical Data report written by
Avolis Engineering, P.A.
APRIL 1992 - DECEMBER 1995
MW-6
TABLE 2
SUMMARY OF HISTORICAL GROUNDWATER SAMPLE ANALYSES
BARBOUR BOAT WORKS, INC
NEW BERN, NORTH CAROLINA
Groundwater NCAC
Sample ID 2L
Sampling Date Apr-92 May-93 Aug-93 Dec-93 Mar-94 Jun-94 Sep-94 Dec-94 Mar-95 Jun-95 Sep-95 Dec-95 STD
Compound or Analyte
EPA Method 602
Benzene 16 <0.4 <0.5 *ND ND *ND *ND *ND 1
Ethylbenzene <0.5 0.2 <0.5 *ND ND *ND *2.8 *ND 29
Toluene 5 <0.4 <0.5 *ND ND *ND *1.6 *ND 1000
Xylenes 17 0.7 <1.5 *ND ND *ND *4.5 *ND 530
Chlorobenzene <5.0 <1 <0.5 *ND ND *ND *ND *ND 50
1,2-Dichlorobenzene 7 <1 <0.5 *ND ND *ND *ND *ND 620
1,3-Dichlorobenzene 340 <1 <0.5 *ND ND *ND *ND *ND 620
1,4-Dichlorobenzene 39 <1 <0.5 *ND ND *ND *ND *ND 75
EPA Method 625
Acenaphthene 13 29.5 65 *23 25 *18 *34.8 *25 80
Acenaphthylene ND ND ND *ND ND *ND *ND *ND 210
Anthracene ND ND 4 *ND ND *ND *ND *ND 2100
Fluoranthene ND ND ND *ND ND *ND *ND *ND 280
Fluorene ND 5 16 *ND ND *ND *5.3 *ND 280
Naphthalene ND ND 64 *ND ND *ND *ND *ND 21
Nitrobenzene ND ND ND *ND ND *ND *ND *ND Detection
Phenanthrene ND 4.6 18 *ND ND *ND *5.3 *ND 210
Pyrene ND ND ND *ND ND *ND *ND *ND 210
All concentration values in the table have ug/L (ppb) units
Bolded values exceed the NCAC 2L Standard
ND - not detected
* - not sampled or analyzed
Groundwater analytical results were provided in the Quarterly Groundwater Monitoring for December 1995 and Historical Analytical Data report written by
Avolis Engineering, P.A.
APRIL 1992 - DECEMBER 1995
MW-7
TABLE 2
SUMMARY OF HISTORICAL GROUNDWATER SAMPLE ANALYSES
BARBOUR BOAT WORKS, INC
NEW BERN, NORTH CAROLINA
Groundwater NCAC
Sample ID 2L
Sampling Date Apr-92 May-93 Aug-93 Dec-93 Mar-94 Jun-94 Sep-94 Dec-94 Mar-95 Jun-95 Sep-95 Dec-95 STD
Compound or Analyte
EPA Method 602
Benzene 17 <0.4 *<0.4 **ND *ND *ND *1
Ethylbenzene 30 <0.2 *<0.2 **ND *ND *ND *29
Toluene 5 <0.4 *1.2 **ND *ND *ND *1000
Xylenes 26 <0.4 *1.9 **ND *ND *ND *530
Chlorobenzene <5.0 <1 *<1 **ND *ND *ND *50
1,2-Dichlorobenzene 4 <1 *<1 **ND *ND *ND *620
1,3-Dichlorobenzene 2 <1 *<1 **ND *ND *ND *620
1,4-Dichlorobenzene <0.5 <1 *<1 **ND *ND *ND *75
EPA Method 625
Acenaphthene ND ND *ND **ND *ND *ND *80
Acenaphthylene ND ND *ND **ND *ND *ND *210
Anthracene ND ND *ND **ND *ND *ND *2100
Fluoranthene ND ND *ND **ND *ND *ND *280
Fluorene ND ND *ND **ND *ND *ND *280
Naphthalene ND ND *ND **ND *ND *ND *21
Nitrobenzene ND ND *ND **ND *ND *ND *Detection
Phenanthrene ND ND *ND **ND *ND *ND *210
Pyrene ND ND *ND **ND *ND *ND *210
All concentration values in the table have ug/L (ppb) units
Bolded values exceed the NCAC 2L Standard
ND - not detected
* - not sampled and analyzed
Groundwater analytical results were provided in the Quarterly Groundwater Monitoring for December 1995 and Historical Analytical Data report written by
Avolis Engineering, P.A.
APRIL 1992 - DECEMBER 1995
MW-8
TABLE 2
SUMMARY OF HISTORICAL GROUNDWATER SAMPLE ANALYSES
BARBOUR BOAT WORKS, INC
NEW BERN, NORTH CAROLINA
Groundwater NCAC
Sample ID 2L
Sampling Date Apr-92 May-93 Aug-93 Dec-93 Mar-94 Jun-94 Sep-94 Dec-94 Mar-95 Jun-95 Sep-95 Dec-95 STD
Compound or Analyte
EPA Method 602
Benzene 20 <0.4 *<0.8 *ND ND ND ND ND ND ND 1
Ethylbenzene <0.5 <0.2 *<0.5 *ND ND ND ND ND ND ND 29
Toluene 0.5 <0.4 *<0.5 *ND ND ND ND ND ND ND 1000
Xylenes <0.5 0.4 *<1.5 *ND ND ND ND ND ND ND 530
Chlorobenzene <0.5 <1 *<1 *ND ND ND ND ND ND ND 50
1,2-Dichlorobenzene 5 <1 *<1 *ND ND ND ND ND ND ND 620
1,3-Dichlorobenzene 11 <1 *<1 *ND ND ND ND ND ND ND 620
1,4-Dichlorobenzene <0.5 <1 *<1.7 *ND ND ND ND ND ND ND 75
EPA Method 625
Acenaphthene ND 11.1 *13 *38 33 24 15 43.6 25 28 80
Acenaphthylene ND ND *ND *ND ND ND ND ND ND ND 210
Anthracene ND ND *ND *ND ND ND ND ND ND ND 2100
Fluoranthene ND ND *ND *ND ND ND ND ND ND ND 280
Fluorene ND ND *ND *6 8 6 ND 7.9 ND ND 280
Naphthalene ND ND *ND *ND ND ND ND ND ND ND 21
Nitrobenzene ND ND *ND *ND ND ND ND ND ND ND Detection
Phenanthrene ND ND *ND *ND ND ND ND ND ND ND 210
Pyrene ND ND *ND *ND ND ND ND ND ND ND 210
All concentration values in the table have ug/L (ppb) units
Bolded values exceed the NCAC 2L Standard
ND - not detected
* - not sampled and analyzed
Groundwater analytical results were provided in the Quarterly Groundwater Monitoring for December 1995 and Historical Analytical Data report written by
Avolis Engineering, P.A.
APRIL 1992 - DECEMBER 1995
MW-9
TABLE 2
SUMMARY OF HISTORICAL GROUNDWATER SAMPLE ANALYSES
BARBOUR BOAT WORKS, INC
NEW BERN, NORTH CAROLINA
CHEMICAL NAME GP-10 GP-15 GP-22 GP-25 GP-29 GP-30 GP-38 MSCC RISK
Aug-99 Aug-99 Aug-99 Aug-99 Aug-99 Aug-99 Aug-99
VOLATILE ORGANICS by Method 8260
1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene 7 U 730 9 U 6 U 330 7 U 8 U 8000 3900000
1,3,5-Trimethylbenzene 7 U 330 9 U 6 U 120 7 U 8 U 7000 3900000
Acetone 330 U 5900 U 460 U 320 U 6200 U 440 480 2810 7800000
Methylene Chloride 47 I 350 U 42 I 19 U 370 U 21 U 25 U 22 85000
n-Butylbenzene 7 U 120 U 9 U 6 U 400 7 U 8 U 4000 NRL
Naphthalene 13 U 1400 18 U 13 U 250 U 14 U 17 U 580 3100000
p-Isopropyltoluene 7 U 400 9 U 6 U 120 U 7 U 8 U 86 NRL
s-Butylbenzene 7 U 120 U 9 U 6 U 360 7 U 8 U 3000 780000
Toluene 16 120 U 16 I 6 U 120 U 7 U 8 U 7000 16000000
BASE/NEUTRAL-ACID SVOAS by
Method 8270
1-Methylnaphthalene 440 U 400 620 U 430 U 2000 U 470 U 560 U NRL NRL
Acenaphthene 440 U 560 620 U 430 U 2000 U 470 U 560 U 8000 4700000
Benzo(a)anthracene 440 U 740 620 U 430 U 2000 U 470 U 560 U 340 880
Benzo(a)pyrene 440 U 760 620 U 430 U 2000 U 470 U 560 U 91 88
Benzo(b)fluoranthene 440 U 450 I 620 U 430 U 2000 U 470 U 560 U 1000 880
Benzo(g,h,i)perylene 440 U 530 620 U 430 U 2000 U 470 U 560 U 6720000 NRL
Benzo(k)fluoranthene 440 U 640 620 U 430 U 2000 U 470 U 560 U 12000 8800
Chrysene 440 U 650 620 U 430 U 2000 U 470 U 560 U 38000 88000
Fluoranthene 440 U 1600 620 U 430 U 2000 U 890 560 U 276000 3100000
Indeno(1,2,3-cd)pyrene 440 U 450 620 U 430 U 2000 U 470 U 560 U 3000 880
Phenanthrene 440 U 1400 620 U 430 U 2000 U 470 U 560 U 60000 NRL
Pyrene 440 U 2400 620 U 430 U 2000 U 610 560 U 286000 2300000
MSCC=Maximum Soil Contaminant Concentration,Organic analyte data qualifiers:MSCC and RISK qualifiers:
Soil to Groundwater, 1999 U=Undetected NRL=No Reported Limit
RISK=EPA Region III Risk Based Screening Concentration I=Analyte detected, value is between the MDL
for residential soil, 1999 (Method Detection Limit) and the
PQL (Practical Quantitation Level)
Note: Bolded values exceed their respective
screening levels
Units in µg/Kg
Units in µg/Kg
Former Barbour Boat Works Site
Table 3
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Summary of Volatiles and Semi-Volatile Organics Detected in Soils from Geoprobe Borings
Tryon Palace
CHEMICAL NAME TP-01 TP-02 TP-03 TP-04 MSCC RISK
Aug-99 Aug-99 Aug-99 Aug-99
VOLATILE ORGANICS by Method 8260
1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene 7 U 8 U 210 U 230 8000 3900000
1,3,5-Trimethylbenzene 7 U 8 U 210 U 130 7000 3900000
Isopropylbenzene 7 U 8 U 670 19 I 2000 NRL
Methylene Chloride 34 I*38 I*620 U 34 I*22 85000
n-Butylbenzene 7 U 8 U 1400 9 U 4000 NRL
o-Xylene 7 U 8 U 210 U 18 4958 160000000
p-Isopropyltoluene 7 U 8 U 210 U 11 I 86 NRL
s-Butylbenzene 7 U 8 U 2000 9 U 3000 780000
tert-Butylbenzene 7 U 8 U 210 I 9 U 3000 780000
BASE/NEUTRAL-ACID SVOAS by Method 8270
Benzo(a)pyrene 500 U 550 U 6900 U 9600 91 88
Benzo(g,h,i)perylene 500 U 550 U 6900 U 7000 I 6720000 NRL
Fluoranthene 500 U 550 U 6900 U 6600 I 276000 3100000
Fluorene 500 U 550 U 13000 6300 U 44000 3100000
Phenanthrene 500 U 550 U 21000 6300 U 60000 NRL
Pyrene 500 U 550 U 6900 U 11000 286000 2300000
MSCC=Maximum Soil Contaminant Concentration,Organic analyte data qualifiers:MSCC and RISK qualifiers:
Soil to Groundwater, 1999 U=Undetected NRL=No Reported Limit
RISK=EPA Region III Risk Based Screening Concentration I=Analyte detected, value is between
for residential soil, 1999 the MDL (Method Detection Limit) and
the PQL (Practical Quantitation Level)
Note: Bolded values exceed their respective
screening levels
* Interpreted as laboratory anomoly
Units in µg/Kg
Table 4
S&ME Project Number 1040-99-240
Units in µg/Kg
Tryon Palace
Summary of Volatiles and Semi-Volatile Organics Detected in Soils from Test Excavations
Former Barbour Boat Works Site
CHEMICAL NAME GP-10 GP-15 GP-22 GP-25 GP-29 GP-30 GP-38 MSCC RISK
Aug-99 Aug-99 Aug-99 Aug-99 Aug-99 Aug-99 Aug-99
TOTAL METALS by Method 6010
Antimony 3 U 2 U 11 U 18 3.3 3 U 14 NRL 31
Arsenic 0.7 U 2.8 2.2 I 28 2 U 1.7 I 8 NRL 0.43
Barium 27 U 42 37 1000 100 390 200 NRL 5500
Beryllium 1 U 1 U 2 U 25 3.4 1 U 5.5 NRL 0.15
Cadmium 1 U 1 U 2.4 27 4.3 2.4 8 NRL 39
Chromium 3.5 6.2 14 270 69 17 87 27 78000
Copper 7 U 48 44 3500 740 62 1200 NRL 3100
Lead 13 120 56 2800 470 490 1300 270 NRL
Nickel 7 U 6 U 9 U 100 100 7 U 170 NRL 1600
Selenium 3 U 2 U 4 U 38 6 3.5 9.2 NRL 390
Zinc 19 250 260 31000 2300 370 4700 NRL 23000
TOTAL METALS by Method 7471
Mercury 0.075 0.22 0.46 2.1 1.5 2.3 1.6 NRL 23
ORGANOCHLORINE PESTICIDES and PCBS by
Method 8080
4,4'-DDT 17 5 I 3.1 I 2.2 U 2.1 U 28 5 I NRL 1900
Aldrin 2.2 U 2.6 3.1 U 2.2 U 2.1 U 4 2.8 U NRL 38
Chlordane gamma 2.3 U 2 3.1 U 2.2 U 2.1 U 3.2 2.8 U NRL 490
Methoxychlor 11 I 4 U 6 U 4 U 4 U 13 I 8 I NRL 390000
PCB-1260 44 U 39 U 62 U 9200 L 41 U 47 U 56 U NRL 83
MSCC=Maximum Soil Contaminant Concentration,Organic analyte data qualifiers:MSCC and RISK qualifiers:
Soil to Groundwater, 1999 U=Undetected NRL=No Reported Limit
RISK=EPA Region III Risk Based Screening Concentration I=Analyte detected, value is between the MDL
for residential soil, 1999 (Method Detection Limit) and the
PQL (Practical Quantitation Level)
Note: Bolded values exceed their respective L=Offscale high, actual value is known to be
screening levels greater than the value given
Units in mg/Kg
Units in mg/Kg
Units in µg/Kg
Table 5
S&ME Project Number 1040-99-240
Summary of Metals, Pesticides and PCBs Detected in Soils from Geoprobe Borings
Tryon Palace
Former Barbour Boat Works Site
CHEMICAL NAME GP-10 GP-15 GP-22 GP-25 GP-29 GP-30 GP-38 TRIP BLANK EB-01 2L STANDARD
Aug-99 Aug-99 Aug-99 Aug-99 Aug-99 Aug-99 Aug-99 Aug-99 Aug-99
VOLATILE ORGANICS by Method 8260
1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene 1 U 100 1 U 78 1 U 1 U 1 U 1 U 1 U 350*
1,2-Dichloroethane 1 U 2.1 1 U 1 U 1 U 1 U 1 U 1 U 1 U 700
1,3,5-Trimethylbenzene 1 U 25 1 U 18 1 U 1 U 1 U 1 U 1 U 350*
Benzene 1 U 100 1 U 12 1 U 1 U 1 U 1 U 1 U 1
c-1,2-Dichloroethene 1 U 1 U 1 U 2 I 1 U 1 U 1 U 1 U 1 U 70
Ethylbenzene 1 U 210 1 U 130 1 U 1 U 1 U 1 U 1 U 29
Isopropylbenzene 1 U 36 1 U 31 2.5 I 1 U 1 U 1 U 1 U 70*
Total Xylenes 2 U 45 2 U 36 2 U 2 U 2 U 2 U 2 U 530
n-Butylbenzene 1 U 1 U 1 U 1 U 4.9 1 U 1 U 1 U 1 U 70*
n-Propylbenzene 1 U 12 1 U 11 1 1 U 1 U 1 U 1 U 70*
Naphthalene 2 U 720 2 U 610 2 U 2 U 2 U 2 U 2 U 21
p-Isopropyltoluene 1 U 16 1 U 21 1 U 1 U 1 U 1 U 1 U detection
s-Butylbenzene 1 U 1 U 1 U 1 U 4.2 1 U 1 U 1 U 1 U 70*
Toluene 1 U 2.1 1 U 1.9 I 1 U 1 U 1 U 1 U 1 U 1000
BASE/NEUTRAL-ACID SVOAS by
Method 8270
1,2,4-Trichlorobenzene 59 1000 U 10 U 500 U 50 U 10 U 10 U NA 10 U 70
1-Methylnaphthalene 10 U 2800 28 1700 66 10 U 10 U NA 10 U detection
2-Methylnaphthalene 10 U 1000 U 10 U 2200 50 U 10 U 10 U NA 10 U 28*
Acenaphthene 10 U 2700 53 1200 50 U 10 U 19 NA 10 U 80*
Fluoranthene 10 U 1300 10 U 880 50 U 10 U 10 U NA 10 U 280*
Fluorene 10 U 1000 U 12 I 660 I 50 U 10 U 10 U NA 10 U 280
Naphthalene 10 U 2100 10 U 1600 50 U 10 U 10 U NA 10 U 210
Phenanthrene 10 U 3700 20 2200 50 U 10 U 10 U NA 10 U 210
Pyrene 10 U 2200 10 U 800 50 U 10 U 10 U NA 10 U 210*
*The 15A NCAC 2L Groundwater Quality Standard for this contaminant is an interim standard.Organic analyte data qualifiers:
Note: Bolded values exceed their respective regulatory standard U=Undetected
NA=Not Analyzed
I=Analyte detected, value is between the
MDL (Method Quantitation Limit) and the
PQL (Practical Quantitation Level)
Table 7
Units in µg/L
Units in µg/L
Summary of Volatiles and Semi-Volatile Organics Detected in Groundwater from Geoprobe Borings
Tryon Palace
Former Barbour Boat Works Site
S&ME Project Number 1040-99-240
CHEMICAL NAME TP-01 TP-02 TP-03 TP-04 EB-01 TRIP BLANK 2L STANDARD
Aug-99 Aug-99 Aug-99 Aug-99 Aug-99 Aug-99
VOLATILE ORGANICS by Method 8260
1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene 1 U 1 U 1 U 18 1 U 1 U 350*
1,3,5-Trimethylbenzene 1 U 1 U 1 U 5 1 U 1 U 350*
Acetone 50 U 56 50 U 250 U 50 U 50 U 700
Benzene 1 U 1 U 1 U 15 1 U 1 U 1
c-1,2-Dichloroethene 2 1 U 1 U 5 U 1 U 1 U 70
Chlorobenzene 1.4 I 1 U 1 U 5 U 1 U 1 U 50
Ethylbenzene 1 U 1 U 1 U 10 1 U 1 U 29
Isopropylbenzene 1 U 1.1 I 1 U 6 I 1 U 1 U 70*
Naphthalene 2 U 3.1 2 U 56 2 U 2 U 21
BASE/NEUTRAL-ACID SVOAS by Method 8270
1-Methylnaphthalene 10 U 65 10 U 97 10 U NA detection
2-Methylnaphthalene 10 U 30 10 U 90 10 U NA 28*
Acenaphthene 11 I 26 10 U 46 10 U NA 80*
Fluorene 10 U 10 U 10 U 14 I 10 U NA 280
Naphthalene 10 U 10 U 10 U 100 10 U NA 210
Phenanthrene 10 U 12 10 U 19 10 U NA 210
*The 15A NCAC 2L Groundwater Quality for this contaminant is an interim standard Organic analyte qualifiers:
Note: Bolded values exceed their respective regulatory standard U=Undetected
NA=Not Analyzed
I=Analyte detected, value is between
the MDL (Method Detection Limit) and the
PQL (Practical Quantitation Level)
Units in µg/L
Units in µg/L
Table 8
Tryon Palace
Former Barbour Boat Works Site
Summary of Volatiles and Semi-Volatile Organics Detected in Groundwater Samples from Test Excavations
S&ME Project Number 1040-99-240
CHEMICAL NAME MW-1 MW-2 MW-4 MW-5 MW-6 MW-7 MW-10 EB-02 TRIP BLANK 2L Standard
Sep-99 Sep-99 Sep-99 Sep-99 Sep-99 Sep-99 Sep-99 Sep-99
VOLATILE ORGANICS BY METHOD 8260
1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene 1 U 1 U 1 U 1 U 13 1 U 1 U 1 U 1 U 350*
1,3,5-Trimethylbenzene 1 U 1 U 1 U 1 U 3.6 1 U 1 U 1 U 1 U 350*
Benzene 1 U 1 U 1 U 1 U 12 1 U 1 U 1 U 1 U 1
Ethylbenzene 1 U 1 U 1 U 1 U 16 1 U 1 U 1 U 1 U 29
Isopropylbenzene 1 U 1 U 1 U 1 U 6.7 1 U 1 U 1 U 1 U 70*
Total Xylenes 2 U 2 U 2 U 2 U 5.5 I 2 U 2 U 2 U 2 U 530
n-Propylbenzene 1 U 1 U 1 U 1 U 2.1 1 U 1 U 1 U 1 U 70*
Naphthalene 2 U 2 U 2 U 2 U 100 2 U 2 U 2 U 2 U 21
p-Isopropyltoluene 1 U 1 U 1 U 1 U 1.6 I 1 U 1 U 1 U 1 U detection
BASE/NEUTRAL-ACID SVOAS BY METHOD 8270
1-Methylnaphthalene 10 U 10 U 10 U 10 U 84 10 U 10 U 10 U NA detection
2-Methylnaphthalene 10 U 10 U 10 U 10 U 50 10 U 10 U 10 U NA 28*
Acenaphthene 10 U 10 U 10 U 22 100 21 10 U 10 U NA 80*
Fluoranthene 10 U 10 U 10 U 10 U 11 I 10 U 10 U 10 U NA 280*
Fluorene 10 U 10 U 10 U 10 U 22 10 U 10 U 10 U NA 280
Naphthalene 10 U 10 U 10 U 10 U 27 10 U 10 U 10 U NA 210
Phenanthrene 10 U 10 U 10 U 10 U 43 10 U 10 U 10 U NA 210
Pyrene 10 U 10 U 10 U 10 U 13 10 U 10 U 10 U NA 210*
*The 15A NCAC 2L Groundwater Quality for this contaminant is an interim standard Organic analyte qualifiers:
Note: Bolded values exceed their respective regulatory standard U=Undetected
NA=Not Analyzed
I=Analyte detected, value is between the
MDL (Method Quantitation Limit) and the
PQL (Practical Quantitation Level)
Units in µg/L
Units in µg/L
Table 9
S&ME Project Number 1040-99-240
Summary of Volatiles and Semi-Volatile Organics Detected in Groundwater Samples from Existing Monitoring Wells
Former Barbour Boat Works Site
CHEMICAL NAME GP-10 GP-15 GP-22 GP-25 GP-29 GP-30 GP-38 TRIP BLANK EB-01 2L STANDARD
Aug-99 Aug-99 Aug-99 Aug-99 Aug-99 Aug-99 Aug-99 Aug-99
TOTAL METALS by Method 200.7
Arsenic 0.13 0.15 0.01 I 0.01 U 0.02 I 0.01 U 0.01 U NA 0.01 U 0.05
Barium 7 0.42 0.37 0.37 0.32 0.66 0.51 NA 0.12 2.0
Beryllium 0.003 I 0.002 U 0.001 I 0.003 I 0.001 I 0.001 U 0.002 I NA 0.001 U detection
Cadmium 0.3 0.012 0.01 0.007 0.018 0.009 0.015 NA 0.001 U 0.0005
Chromium 0.57 0.066 0.11 0.098 0.13 0.01 U 0.055 NA 0.01 U 0.05
Copper 2.7 0.14 0.86 0.9 0.75 0.05 U 0.68 NA 0.05 U 1.0
Lead 16 0.39 0.36 0.58 0.64 0.12 0.78 NA 0.005 U 0.015
Nickel 0.14 0.02 U 0.027 0.057 0.072 0.01 U 0.041 NA 0.016 0.1
Selenium 0.081 0.02 U 0.01 U 0.01 U 0.01 I 0.01 U 0.01 U NA 0.01 U 0.05
Silver 0.036 0.02 U 0.01 U 0.01 U 0.01 U 0.01 U 0.01 U NA 0.01 U 18
Zinc 65 0.51 1.3 2.2 2 0.11 3.2 NA 0.1 U 2.1
TOTAL METALS by Method 204.2
Antimony 0.007 0.005 U 0.005 U 0.005 U 0.006 0.005 U 0.011 NA 0.005 U detection
TOTAL METALS by Method 245.1
Mercury 0.11 0.00095 0.0035 0.004 0.0041 0.00027 I 0.004 NA 0.0002 U 0.0011
ORGANOCHLORINE PESTICIDES by
Method 8080
4,4'-DDD 0.05 U 0.05 U 0.05 U 0.1 I 0.05 U 0.05 U 0.06 I NA 0.05 U 0.0047
4,4'-DDT 0.05 U 0.05 I 0.05 U 0.16 I 0.09 I 0.05 U 0.05 U NA 0.05 U 0.1
Aldrin 0.05 U 0.05 U 0.05 U 0.06 0.05 U 0.05 U 0.05 U NA 0.05 U detection
Endosulfan II 0.05 U 0.05 U 0.05 U 0.08 I 0.05 U 0.05 U 0.05 U NA 0.05 U 42*
Endrin Ketone 0.05 U 0.05 U 0.05 U 0.1 0.05 U 0.05 U 0.05 U NA 0.05 U 2.1*
Methoxychlor 0.1 U 0.1 U 0.1 U 0.1 I 0.1 U 0.1 U 0.1 U NA 0.1 U 35
*The 15A NCAC 2L Groundwater Quality Standard for this contaminant is an interim standard Organic analyte data qualifiers:
Note: Bolded values exceed their respective regulatory standard U=Undetected
NA=Not Analyzed
I=Analyte detected, value is between the
MDL (Method Quantitation Limit) and the
PQL (Practical Quantitation Level)
Table 10
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Units in mg/L
Units in mg/L
Units in µg/L
Summary of Metals, Pesticides and PCBs Detected in Groundwater Samples from Geoprobe Borings
Tryon Palace
Former Barbour Boat Works Site
Units in mg/L
CHEMICAL NAME TP-01 TP-02 TP-03 TP-04 EB-01 TRIP BLANK 2L STANDARD
Aug-99 Aug-99 Aug-99 Aug-99 Aug-99
TOTAL METALS by Method 200.7
Barium 0.12 0.31 0.49 0.3 0.12 NA 2.0
Cadmium 0.004 I 0.002 I 0.012 0.004 0.001 U NA 0.005
Chromium 0.023 0.011 I 0.022 0.01 U 0.01 U NA 0.05
Copper 0.14 0.066 0.37 0.05 U 0.05 U NA 1.0
Lead 0.091 0.052 0.49 0.11 0.005 U NA 0.015
Nickel 0.011 I 0.01 U 0.017 0.01 U 0.016 NA 0.1
Selenium 0.01 U 0.01 U 0.011 I 0.01 U 0.01 U NA 0.05
Zinc 0.32 0.24 1.1 0.56 0.1 U NA 2.1
TOTAL METALS by Method 204.2
Antimony 0.005 U 0.006 0.008 0.005 U 0.005 U NA detection
TOTAL METALS by Method 245.1
Mercury 0.00033 0.0002 U 0.0017 0.00021 I 0.0002 U NA 0.0011
ORGANOCHLORINE PESTICIDES by
Method 8080
4,4'-DDT 0.05 U 0.05 U 0.05 U 0.06 I 0.05 U NA 0.1
Methoxychlor 0.1 U 0.1 U 0.1 U 0.2 I 0.1 U NA 35
*The 15A NCAC 2L Groundwater Quality for this contaminant is an interim standard Organic analyte qualifiers:
Note: Bolded values exceed their respective regulatory standard U=Undetected
NA=Not Analyzed
I=Analyte detected, value is between
the MDL (Method Detection Limit) and the
PQL (Practical Quantitation Level)
Units in mg/L
Units in mg/L
Units in µg/L
Table 11
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Tryon Palace
Former Barbour Boat Works Site
Units in mg/L
CHEMICAL NAME MW-1 MW-2 MW-4 MW-5 MW-6 MW-7 MW-10 EB-02 TRIP BLANK 2L Standard
Aug-99 Aug-99 Aug-99 Aug-99 Aug-99 Aug-99 Aug-99 Aug-99
TOTAL METALS BY METHOD 200.7
Antimony 0.005 U+0.005 U 0.005 .005 U+.005 U+0.005 U .005 U+.005 U+NA detection
Arsenic 0.01 U 0.01 U 0.01 U 0.02 I 0.01 U 0.01 U 0.087 0.01 U NA 0.05
Barium 0.24 0.33 0.46 0.77 0.65 0.26 0.45 0.1 U NA 2.0
Cadmium 0.001 I 0.001 U 0.003 I 0.013 0.013 0.002 I 0.008 0.001 U NA 0.005
Copper 0.05 U 0.05 U 0.05 U 0.05 U 0.05 U 0.073 0.05 0.05 U NA 1
Lead 0.042 0.026 0.012 I 0.059 0.048 0.029 0.13 0.005 U NA 0.015
Nickel 0.01 U 0.01 U 0.01 U 0.017 0.011 I 0.01 U 0.01 U 0.011 I NA 0.1
Selenium 0.01 U 0.01 U 0.01 U 0.014 I 0.01 U 0.01 U 0.01 U 0.01 U NA 0.05
Zinc 0.23 0.1 U 0.1 U 0.11 0.14 0.38 0.16 0.1 U NA 2.1
TOTAL METALS BY METHOD 245.1
Mercury 0.0002 U .0002 U#.0002 U#0.0013 0.0002 U .0002 U#0.0016 0.0002 U NA 0.0011
ORGANOCHLORINE PESTICIDES BY METHOD
8081
Isodrin 0.1 U 0.1 U 0.1 U 0.1 U 0.4 I 0.1 U .1 U@ .1 U@ NA detection
AROCLORS BY METHOD 8082
PCB-1221 1 U 1 U 1 U 2.3 1 U 1 1.3 1 U NA detection
+ TOTAL METALS BY METHOD 204.2 Organic analyte qualifiers:
# TOTAL METALS BY METHOD 200.7 U=Undetected
@ ORGANOCHLORINE PESTICIDES BY METHOD 8080 NA=Not Analyzed
*The 15A NCAC 2L Groundwater Quality for this contaminant is an interim standard I=Analyte detected, value is between the
Note: Bolded values exceed their respective regulatory standard MDL (Method Quantitation Limit) and the
PQL (Practical Quantitation Level)
Units in mg/L
Units in µg/L
Units in µg/L
Table 12
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Summary of Metals, Pesticides and PCBs Detected in Groundwater Samples from Existing Monitoring Wells
Tryon Palace
Former Barbour Boat Works Site
Units in mg/L
CHEMICAL NAME
HA-01
Sept-1999 2L STANDARD
BASE/NEUTRAL-ACID SVOAS by Method
8270
Anthracene 11 2100*
Fluoranthene 15 280*
Fluorene 19 280
Phenanthrene 55 210
Pyrene 31 210*
*The 15A NCAC 2L Groundwater Quality Standard for this contaminant is an interim standard.
Units in µg/L
S&ME Project Number 1040-99-240
Table 13
Summary of Semi-Volatile Organics Detected in Groundwater from Hand Auger Boring
Tryon Palace
Former Barbour Boat Works Site
CHEMICAL NAME
HA-01
Sept-99 2L STANDARD
BASE/NEUTRAL-ACID SVOAS by Method 8270
Anthracene 11 2100*
Fluoranthene 15 280*
Fluorene 19 280
Phenanthrene 55 210
Pyrene 31 210*
*The 15A NCAC 2L Groundwater Quality Standard for this contaminant is an interim standard.
Units in µg/L
S&ME Project Number 1040-99-240
Table 14
Summary of Semi-Volatile Organics Detected in Groundwater from Hand Auger Boring
Tryon Palace
Former Barbour Boat Works Site
CHEMICAL NAME
TS-01
Sept-99 MSCC RISK
AROCLORS By METHOD 8082
PCB-1260 12,000 NRL 83
MSCC=Maximum Soil Contaminant Concentration, 1999 Organic analyte data qualifiers:
RISK=EPA Region IV Risk Based Concentration, 1999 U=Undetected
MSCC and RISK qualifiers:
NRL=No Reported Limit
Table 15
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Units in µg/Kg
Summary Of PCBs Detected in Soils For Near Surface Soil Sample
Tryon Palace
Former Barbour Boat Works Site
REMEDIAL INVESTIGATION
WORK PLAN
FIGURES
REMEDIAL INVESTIGATION
WORK PLAN
APPENDICES
REMEDIAL INVESTIGATION
WORK PLAN
APPENDIX I
REMEDIAL INVESTIGATION
WORK PLAN
APPENDIX II
REMEDIAL INVESTIGATION
WORK PLAN
APPENDIX III
ATTACHMENT I
SAMPLING AND ANALYSIS PLAN
Remedial Investigation
Former Barbour Boat Works Site
New Bern, North Carolina
S&ME Project No. 1040-99-240
Prepared for:
Brown Jurkowski Architectural Collaborative
811 West Hargett Street
Raleigh, North Carolina 27603
Prepared By:
S & ME, Inc.
3118 Spring Forest Road
Raleigh, NC 27616
May 3, 2001
This document, together with the Quality Assurance Project Plan (QAPP) (ref:
Attachment III), was prepared to comply with the North Carolina Inactive Hazardous
Sites Program Guidelines for Assessment and Cleanup August 2000.
The procedures contained in this plan are site specific and are designed for the collection
of representative soil and groundwater samples for chemical analysis of volatile organic
compounds, semi-volatile organic compounds and metals at the referenced site. These
procedures also address the collection of soil and groundwater water samples for field
screening and the performance of various in situ hydraulic tests in the field. The sample
collection procedures in this plan are intended to be in accordance with applicable federal
and state requirements.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
SAMPLING AND ANALYSIS PLAN
Section Page
1.0 PROGRAM OBJECTIVES AND CRITERIA................................................................1
1.1 SITE BACKGROUND AND PHYSICAL .....................................................................1
1.2 PROJECT OBJECTIVES ..............................................................................................1
1.3 FIELD INVESTIGATION ACTIVITIES .......................................................................3
1.3.1 Soils ......................................................................................................................3
1.3.2 Groundwater..........................................................................................................5
1.3.3 Surface Water/Sediment ........................................................................................6
2.0 FIELD SAMPLING PROGRAM DESIGN AND RATIONALE ...................................8
2.1 SOILS ...........................................................................................................................8
2.2 GROUNDWATER ........................................................................................................8
2.2.1 Assessment Rationale ............................................................................................9
2.2.1.1 Shallow Aquifer .................................................................................................9
2.2.1.2 Deep Aquifer ......................................................................................................9
2.2.2 Geologic Test Drilling ..........................................................................................10
2.2.3 Installation of Type II Monitoring Wells ...............................................................10
2.2.5 Installation of Type III Monitoring Wells ..............................................................11
2.2.6 Surveying .............................................................................................................12
2.2.7 Monitoring-Well Development .............................................................................13
2.2.8 Monitoring Well Groundwater-Sample Collection ................................................14
2.2.9 Aquifer Testing.....................................................................................................14
2.2.10 Analytical Methods...............................................................................................15
2.2.11 Groundwater Assessment Field Activities Schedule ..............................................15
3.0 GENERAL SAMPLING PROCEDURES .....................................................................16
3.1 SAMPLING PROGRAM PLAN PREPARATION........................................................16
3.2 REQUIRED EQUIPMENT ...........................................................................................17
3.3 EQUIPMENT DECONTAMINATION.........................................................................17
3.3.1 Cleaning Materials................................................................................................17
3.3.2 Marking and Segregation of Used Field Equipment...............................................18
3.3.3 Safety Procedures to be Used During Cleaning Operations....................................18
3.3.4 Storage of Field Equipment and Sampling Containers ...........................................19
3.3.5 Cleaning Procedures for Teflon, Stainless-Steel, or Glass Sampling Equipment ....19
3.3.6 Cleaning Groundwater-Level Measuring Equipment .............................................20
3.3.7 Other Sampling Equipment ...................................................................................20
3.3.8 Field Analytical Equipment and Other Field Instrumentation ................................20
3.3.9 Ice Chests and Shipping Containers ......................................................................21
3.3.10 Drilling Rigs and Associated Downhole Equipment ..............................................21
3.3.11 QC Procedures for Cleaning Operations................................................................23
4.0 GROUNDWATER SAMPLE COLLECTION ..............................................................24
4.1 PREPARATION FOR SAMPLE COLLECTION .........................................................24
4.2 WATER-LEVEL MEASUREMENTS, AND WELL SOUNDING AND PURGING ....24
4.2.1 Water-Level and Well Depth Measurements .........................................................25
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4.2.2 Monitoring-Well Purging......................................................................................26
4.2.2.1 Determining Purge Volumes .............................................................................26
4.2.2.2 Purging Equipment ...........................................................................................27
4.2.2.3 Purging Techniques ..........................................................................................28
4.2.2.4 Monitoring pH, Conductivity, Temperature, and Turbidity During Purging.......28
4.2.2.5 Handling Purge Water ......................................................................................29
4.3 MONITORING WELL SAMPLING ............................................................................30
4.3.1 Sampling Equipment and Techniques ...................................................................30
4.3.2 Field Filtration of Samples for Inorganic Parameter Analyses ...............................31
4.3.3 Sampling Equipment Quality Control ...................................................................31
4.3.4 Quality Control Samples .......................................................................................32
5.0 SOIL SAMPLE COLLECTION ....................................................................................34
5.1 HAND AUGER SAMPLE COLLECTION OF SHALLOW SOILS ..............................34
5.2 SPLIT-SPOON SAMPLE COLLECTION ....................................................................35
5.3 SOIL-SAMPLING EQUIPMENT QUALITY CONTROL ............................................36
6.0 SAMPLE CONTAINER PREPARATION, SAMPLE PRESERVATION, AND
MAXIMUM HOLDING TIME ..............................................................................................37
6.1 SAMPLE CONTAINERS .............................................................................................37
6.2 SAMPLE PRESERVATION ........................................................................................37
7.0 SAMPLE HANDLING, PACKAGING, AND SHIPMENT ..........................................39
7.1 SAMPLE HANDLING .................................................................................................39
7.2 SAMPLE PACKAGING...............................................................................................40
7.3 SHIPMENT OF SAMPLES ..........................................................................................41
8.0 SAMPLE CUSTODY AND RECORD-KEEPING PROCEDURES .............................43
8.1 SAMPLE IDENTIFICATION SYSTEM ......................................................................43
8.2 INITIATION OF FIELD CUSTODY PROCEDURES ..................................................44
8.3 FIELD ACTIVITY DOCUMENTATION/LOGBOOK .................................................45
8.4 SAMPLE SHIPMENT AND TRANSFER OF CUSTODY ...........................................46
8.5 PHOTOGRAPHS .........................................................................................................47
9.0 INVESTIGATION DERIVED WASTES ......................................................................48
Tables
Table I-1 Sampling Equipment
Table I-2 Proposed Sampling Locations and Analytical Requirements
Appendices
Appendix I Compuchem Qualifications
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1.0 PROGRAM OBJECTIVES AND CRITERIA
This section of the Sampling and Analysis Plan (SAP) describes the objectives and
criteria for the implementation of the Site Assessment Remedial Investigation (Site
Assessment RI) at the former Barbour Boat Works Site (the Site) located in New Bern,
North Carolina. A detailed description of the Site Assessment field investigation is
discussed in the Work Plan and SAP.
1.1 SITE BACKGROUND AND PHYSICAL
The background and physical setting of the site are discussed in Section 2.0 of the Work
Plan.
1.2 PROJECT OBJECTIVES
The overall objective of the RI is to determine the nature and extent of contamination for
all affected media including groundwater, soil, surface water, and sediment.
The specific objectives of Site Assessment RI are to: (1) obtain additional data regarding
contaminant distribution in the shallow soils at the site (2) develop additional data
concerning contaminant distribution and hydrogeologic data for the shallow aquifer; (3)
install a shallow aquifer monitoring-well network; (4) develop additional data regarding
contaminant-distribution characterization in the sediments on and adjacent to the site in
the Trent River; and (5) compile, evaluate, and present the results of all assessment
activities in the RI Report.
All activities conducted in association with the RI will be consistent with applicable
provisions of the requirements of the North Carolina Inactive Hazardous Sites Program
(the Program) for Voluntary Remediation under the oversight by the Branch. In addition,
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sampling procedures will generally conform to the Inactive Hazardous Sites Program
Guidelines for Assessment and Cleanup, August 2000.
Analysis of groundwater and surface water samples will be performed using the
following methods.
Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs)Method 8260B + 10 Largest TICs
Semi-Volatile Organic Compounds (SVOCs)Method 8270D + 10 Largest TICs
Pesticides Method 8081B
PCBs Method 8082A
Metals (Sb, As, Ba, Be, Cd, Cr3+, Cr6+ , Cu, Pb, Hg, Ni, Se,EPA Methods capable of achieving a
Ag, Tl and Zn ) method detection limit equal to or
less than the 15A NCAC 2L state
groundwater quality standard
Analysis of soil and sediment samples will be performed using the following methods.
Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs)Method 8260B + 10 Largest TICs
Semi-Volatile Organic Compounds (SVOCs)Method 8270D + 10 Largest TICs
Pesticides Method 8081B
PCBs Method 8082A
Metals (Sb, As, Ba, Be, Cd, Cr3+, Cr6+ , Cu, Pb, Hg, Ni, Se,SW 846 Methods
Ag, Tl and Zn )
For sediment samples, metals analyses will also be done by SW 846 Method 1311
(TCLP). In addition, two soil samples will also be analyzed for total petroleum
hydrocarbons (TPH) diesel range and gasoline organics.
Analytical testing will be performed by Compuchem, located in Cary, North Carolina, is
a CLP laboratory and a North Carolina certified laboratory for these analyses (see
Appendix I for Compuchem’s qualifications).
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1.3 FIELD INVESTIGATION ACTIVITIES
The purpose of this SAP is to identify and describe the procedures to assure that field
data and environmental samples collected during performance of the RI are
representative of Site conditions and meet the requirements of the appropriate State of
North Carolina and US EPA Region IV guidance.
All field investigation activities will be performed in Task 3, Soil, Shallow Aquifer
Surface Water and Sediment Characterization, as described in Section 9.0 of the Work
Plan.
1.3.1 Soils
Further assessment of soils will be performed during the Site Assessment RI. Soil
samples for lithologic characterization will be collected during Task 3, of the subsurface
soil and shallow aquifer characterization.
Evaluation of shallow soil conditions will consist of the following components sampling
activities. The AOCs as well as other sample locations are identified on Figure 11 of the
Work Plan.
· AOC 1- Sandblast Waste Storage and Disposal Area
Collect approximately 8 soil samples from 0.5-3.0 feet below land surface (bls) to be
analyzed for metals.
· AOC 2- Estimated Coal Storage Area / Pesticide Detection Area
Collect approximately 4 soil samples at 0.5-3.0 feet to be analyzed for VOCs,
SVOCs, pesticides, total petroleum hydrocarbons and metals.
· AOC 3- PCB Transformer Area 1
Collect approximately 5 soil samples from 0.5-3.0 feet bls to be analyzed for PCBs
and metals.
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· AOC-4 PCB Detection Area 1
Collect approximately four soil samples from 0.5-3.0 feet bls for PCBs and metals
analysis.
· AOC-5-PCB Detection Area 2
Collect approximately four shallow soil samples from 0.5 to 3.0 feet BLS to be
analyzed for PCBs, SVOCs and metals.
· AOC-6-Pesticide Detection Area 1
Collect three soil samples from 0.5-3.0 feet bls to be analyzed for pesticides.
· AOC-7-Pesticide Detection Area 2
Collect three soil samples from 0.5-3.0 feet bls to be analyzed for pesticides and
metals.
· AOC-8-Pesticide Detection Area 3
Collect three soil samples from 0.5-3.0 feet bls to be analyzed for pesticides.
· Collect two soil samples beneath the transformers located adjacent to Building 12 and
former Structure 20 for PCBs analysis.
· Collect two soil samples adjacent to the water supply well on site from 0.5-3 feet bls
for analysis by TPH-DRO Method 8015/3550, TPH_GRO Method 8015/5030,
MADEP VPH and MADEP EPH.
· If given permission from adjoining property owners, S&ME will collect up to five
soil samples off site on adjacent properties from 6 to 36 inches bls. to be analyzed for
metals only. These samples will provide data to be used in establishing background
concentrations of metals.
Additional soil samples may be taken within each AOC in order to delineate the extent of
soil contamination. The results of the analyses described above will be utilized to
determine if additional analytical requirements are necessary for delineation purposes.
The soil sampling program will include one duplicate sample per medium per container
type per field day. In addition, one equipment blank per equipment type per day and one
trip blank per sample shipment will be analyzed for VOCs.
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Soil samples will be analyzed by the following methods:
Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs)Method 8260B + 10 Largest TICs
Semi-Volatile Organic Compounds (SVOCs)Method 8270D + 10 Largest TICs
Pesticides Method 8081B
PCBs Method 8082A
Metals (Sb, As, Ba, Be, Cd, Cr3+, Cr6+ , Cu, Pb,
Hg, Ni, Se, Ag, Tl and Zn )SW 846 Methods
1.3.2 Groundwater
Assessment of groundwater will be performed during the completion of Task 3.
Characterization of the Shallow Aquifer will consist of the following components.
· Drill 8 test boreholes to 35 feet deep and 6 test boreholes to 15 feet. Drilling to be
performed with 4.25-inch-diameter hollow stem augers (HSAs). During drilling,
continuous soil sampling with Continuous Tube System (CTS) or equivalent will be
obtained. S&ME will perform physical characteristics testing on approximately 10 of
the collected soil samples.
· Install six well nests consisting of a shallow (approximately 15 feet deep) and
intermediate (approximately 35 feet deep) groundwater monitoring wells. Install two
intermediate depth monitoring wells at two existing shallow wells. Groundwater
samples are to be analyzed for organics and metals. One well nest will be installed
upgradient of suspected contaminant sources.
· Perform solid slug in situ permeability testing in all existing and new monitoring
wells with a pressure transducer and data logger system.
· Survey horizontal and vertical control of wells by a NC registered land surveyor.
· Collect several sets of synoptic groundwater level data.
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All wells will be analyzed for the following parameters:
Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs)Method 8260B + 10 Largest TICs
Semi-Volatile Organic Compounds (SVOCs)Method 8270D + 10 Largest TICs
Pesticides Method 8081B
PCBs Method 8082A
Metals (Sb, As, Ba, Be, Cd, Cr3+, Cr6+ , Cu, Pb, EPA Methods capable of achieving a
Hg, Ni, Se, Ag, Tl and Zn )method detection limit equal to or
less than the 15A NCAC 2L state
groundwater quality standard
The groundwater sampling program will include one duplicate sample per medium per
container type per field day. In addition, one equipment blank per equipment type per
day and one trip blank per sample shipment will be analyzed for VOCs. Groundwater
samples to be analyzed for metals will not be filtered.
The proposed monitoring well locations are identified on Figure 12. Locations may be
changed during field activities if site conditions indicate that movement is necessary.
1.3.3 Surface Water/Sediment
The surface water and sediment sampling program will consist of the following
components.
· Collect two surface-water samples from the Trent River; one sample upstream and
one sample downstream. The surface water samples will be analyzed for the
following parameters
Volatile Organic Compounds Method 8260B + 10 Largest TICs
(VOCs)
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Semi-Volatile Organic Compounds Method 8270D + 10 Largest TICs
(SVOCs)
Pesticides Method 8081B
PCBs Method 8082A
Metals (Sb, As, Ba, Be, Cd, Cr3+, Cr6+ , Cu, Pb, EPA Methods capable of achieving a
Hg, Ni, Se, Ag, Tl and Zn )method detection limit equal to or less than
the 15A NCAC 2L state groundwater quality
standard (Water samples)
· Develop a bathyometric survey of the Trent River's bottom from 50 upstream to 100
feet downstream out 50 to 75 feet. S&ME will use the survey data from Robert H.
Goslee & Associates to complete this task.
· Collect sediment samples at 50-foot intervals along four transects perpendicular to the
shore out 100 feet. Analyze eight (8) samples for the following parameters:
Volatile Organic Compounds Method 8260B + 10 Largest TICs
(VOCs)
Semi-Volatile Organic Compounds Method 8270D + 10 Largest TICs
(SVOCs)
Pesticides Method 8081B
PCBs Method 8082A
Metals (Sb, As, Ba, Be, Cd, Cr3+, Cr6+ , Cu, Pb, SW 846 Methods
Hg, Ni, Se, Ag, Tl and Zn )
Metals (Sb, As, Ba, Be, Cd, Cr3+, Cr6+ , Cu, Pb, SW 846Method 1311 (TCLP)
Hg, Ni, Se, Ag, Tl and Zn )
The soil and sediment sampling program will include one duplicate sample per medium
per container type per field day. In addition, one equipment blank per equipment type
per day and one trip blank per sample shipment will be analyzed for VOCs in surface
water samples.
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2.0 FIELD SAMPLING PROGRAM DESIGN AND RATIONALE
Detailed descriptions of the Site Assessment RI sampling activities are presented in the
following sections. The equipment needed to collect the designated samples for the Site
Assessment RI is listed in Table I-1.
2.1 SOILS
Subsurface soils at the site are impacted principally by metals although SVOCs and
VOCs are also present above action levels. PCBs were also detected in the soils at levels
which exceed regulatory standards.
Additional samples of contaminated soil will be collected for chemical analysis during
the Site Assessment RI. Soil samples for lithologic characterization will be collected
during the Task 3, Shallow Aquifer Characterization.
2.2 GROUNDWATER
Based on several previous environmental assessment activities on site (see Work Plan),
groundwater in the shallow aquifer is contaminated principally by metals as well as
SVOCs and VOCs normally associated with hydrocarbons. PCBs and pesticides are also
present in the groundwater at levels that exceed the 15A NCAC 2L Groundwater Quality
Standards. The metals contaminant plume appears to encompass much of the site while
the SVOC and VOC plumes were concentrated in the center of the site near the former
coal storage area. Additional data is required to characterize the shallow aquifer
groundwater COC plume in the areas of concern. Groundwater contaminant data in the
deep aquifer in the areas of concern is not available. A determination will be made
regarding the need for deep aquifer assessment during the shallow aquifer assessment.
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2.2.1 Assessment Rationale
The objectives of the groundwater assessment are to: (1) develop additional data
concerning contaminant distribution and hydrogeologic data for the shallow aquifer; (2)
install a shallow aquifer monitoring-well network; (3) compile, evaluate, and present the
results of all assessment activities in the RI Report.
2.2.1.1 Shallow Aquifer
The nature and extent of contaminated groundwater in the shallow aquifer at the site has
not been defined. Six shallow groundwater monitoring wells (SMW-1 through SMW-6)
will be installed during this RI to complement the data derived from the seven existing
monitoring wells (MW-1, MW-2, MW-4, MW-5, MW-6, MW-7, and MW-10) on site.
In addition, eight new monitoring wells will be installed to monitor the basal portion of
the shallow aquifer. These intermediate depth wells will be installed to an estimated
depth of 35 feet. These wells will be designated IMW-1 through IMW-8. All proposed
and existing well locations are identifies on Figure 12 of the Work Plan.
Following installation, groundwater samples will be collected from all monitoring wells
for laboratory chemical analysis. A groundwater-sample analytical summary is presented
in Table I-2.
2.2.1.2 Deep Aquifer
No assessment is proposed at this time for the aquifer, which underlies the shallow
aquifer. Assessment of the basal portion of the shallow aquifer will allow a
determination regarding the need to assess this aquifer.
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2.2.2 Geologic Test Drilling
Test boreholes for the proposed shallow aquifer wells will be drilled with 4.25-inch,
interior diameter (id) hollow-stemmed augers (HSAs). During drilling, continuous soil
sampling with Continuous Tube System (CTS) or equivalent will be obtained. S&ME
will perform physical characteristics testing on approximately four of the collected soil
samples. Should site conditions not allow well installation by HSA Method, mud rotary
techniques will be implemented.
2.2.3 Installation of Type II Monitoring Wells
Boreholes for the shallow aquifer monitoring wells (-100 and -200 Series) will be drilled
with HSAs. Boreholes for will be advanced to approximately 35 feet for the intermediate
wells and 15 feet for the shallow wells. The wells will be Type II wells constructed of
Schedule-40 PVC screen and riser. The wells will have 5-foot sections of 0.010-inch,
machine-slot screen.
All wells will have an artificial sand pack that extends from the base of the screen to
approximately two feet above the screen. A bentonite seal with a minimum thickness of
two feet will be placed above the sand pack. The remaining portion of the borehole
annulus above the bentonite seal will be sealed with bentonite-cement grout.
The wells will be completed at the surface with steel flush mount well protectors
equipped with locking caps. The surface protectors will be emplaced in a two-foot by
two-foot concrete pad. All drilling and decontamination activities will be performed in
accordance with the US EPA Interim Guidelines and Specifications For Preparing
Quality Assurance Project Plans, and the US EPA - Region IV SOPQAM.
The following steps will be used to construct the monitoring wells.
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1.Screen and casing sections will be cleaned and assembled, then carefully lowered
through the HSAs. A 5 or 10-foot section of flush-threaded screen will be
positioned in the test borehole as directed by the on-site geologist. A threaded
cap or plug will be placed at the bottom of the screen section.
2.Following casing and screen placement, a sand pack (washed and bagged silica
sand) having a grain-size distribution compatible with the screen slot size and
formation material will be placed between the monitoring well screen and the
borehole wall using a tremie pipe. The top of the sand pack will be placed
approximately two feet above the top of the screen. After the sand pack height is
measured, a two-foot-thick bentonite seal will be placed in the borehole, using the
tremie method, directly on top of the sand pack and allowed to hydrate. The
remainder of the annulus will be grouted to within two feet of the land surface
with a Type I Portland cement slurry using the tremie method.
3. For aboveground monitoring well completions, the monitoring well casing will
extend two to three feet above land surface. The specifications for an above
ground monitoring well completion are as follows: (1) provide a vented end plug
or casing cap for each monitoring well; (2) install a locking security casing over
the stick-up and set it into a three-foot square, 4-inch-thick concrete surface pad;
(3) slope the pad away from the protective monitoring well cover; and (4) drill a
weep hole near the base of the metal protective cover. For flush completions, the
traffic-grade protector will extend approximately two to three inches above land
surface and be anchored in a two-foot-diameter concrete pad, which extends two
feet into the borehole and is four inches thick at the perimeter.
4.The monitoring wells will be developed as described in Section 2.2.8, Monitoring
Well Development.
2.2.5 Installation of Type III Monitoring Wells
No Type III monitoring wells are planned for this scope of work. Should the assessment
of the basal portion of the shallow aquifer indicate that deeper aquifer assessment
(believed to be limestone) is necessary, well construction will be according to the
following.
Should they be necessary, the Type III monitoring wells will be constructed of Schedule-
40 PVC monitoring well casing and 0.010-inch, machine-slot screen, inside a six-inch-
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diameter steel outer casing. The screen length will be dependent on the zone to be
monitored. Screen intervals are expected to range from 5 to 25 feet.
The borehole below the screen interval will be sealed with cement/bentonite grout, or
bentonite, introduced through a tremie line. The grout will extend to approximately five
feet below the screen depth. A three-foot thick bentonite-clay seal will be placed on top
of the grout column. Filter sand will be added to fill the remaining borehole to base of
the screened interval.
All wells will have an artificial sand pack that extends from approximately two feet
below the base of the screen to approximately two feet above the screen. A bentonite
seal with a minimum thickness of two feet will be placed above the sand pack. The
remaining portion of the borehole annulus above the bentonite seal will be sealed with
bentonite-cement grout. The wells will be completed at surface with above-grade, well
protectors.
Installation procedures, including surface completion, development and surveying, will
be as described for the shallow monitoring wells (Sections 2.2.5, 2.2.7, and 2.2.8). Sand
pack, bentonite, and grout will be placed using the tremie method.
2.2.6 Surveying
Hand auger soil sampling locations, surface water locations and sediment sample
locations will be recorded using a differential Global Position System (dGPS) receiver
with sub-meter accuracy. The sampling point coordinates will be recorded in NAD83
state planar coordinates (in meters).
For monitoring well locations, a North Carolina registered surveyor will collect and
record the horizontal position of each well, and the vertical-elevation with reference to
the National Geodetic Vertical Datum of 1929 (NGVD). The measuring point (MP) for
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vertical control, which is the top of each monitor well’s riser, plus the concrete pad and
the land surface at each monitoring well will be surveyed. The MP will be surveyed with
plus or minus 0.01-foot accuracy. The concrete pad and land surface will be surveyed
with plus or minus 0.1-foot accuracy.
Semi-permanent control markers may also be established for potential future use.
2.2.7 Monitoring-Well Development
New monitoring wells will be developed to improve the hydraulic communication
between the formation and the monitoring wells and to provide for the collection of
representative groundwater samples from the monitoring wells. Monitoring-well
development procedures are outlined in this section.
After installation, each monitoring well will be allowed to set at least 24 hours to allow
the grout to cure prior to initiation of development activities. The monitoring wells may
be developed by a variety of methods including air lift, submersible or centrifugal pump,
hand-operated piston pump, surge block, or a combination of these techniques. The site
geologist will select the appropriate development technique depending on the
characteristics of the aquifer formation and monitoring well.
Samples of water removed from the monitoring well during development will be tested in
the field for turbidity, specific conductance, pH, and temperature following U.S. EPA’s
Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs). The monitoring well be considered developed
when turbidity measurements are less than 20 nephelometric turbidity units (NTUs) (if
possible) or field measurements of specific conductance, pH, and temperature have
stabilized as indicated by consecutive readings varying by no more than 10 percent. The
field instruments will be calibrated prior to use.
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2.2.8 Monitoring Well Groundwater-Sample Collection
All wells at the site will be purged before sample collection. Purging will consist of the
removal of a minimum of three wells volumes. Purging will continue until field water-
quality parameters (pH, temperature, and specific conductivity) have stabilized.
Following purging, groundwater samples will be collected from each well by a Teflon
bailer according to the procedures described in Section 4.0. Temperature, pH, and
specific conductivity will be measured. If water samples from the well are turbid,
S&ME will use low flow sampling methods to collect groundwater samples. In addition,
sample turbidity will also be measured.
All sample collection, handling, and shipping, sample-blank collection, and
decontamination activities will be performed in accordance with the US EPA Interim
Guidelines and Specifications For Preparing Quality Assurance Project Plans, and the US
EPA - Region IV SOPQAM.
2.2.9 Aquifer Testing
Selected monitoring wells will be subjected to in-situ aquifer testing following
groundwater sample collection. Initial water levels will be measured with an electronic
water-level indicator to an accuracy of 0.01 foot.
Solid-slug insertion and removal tests will be performed in three upper and basal shallow
aquifer wells. The tests will be monitored by a pressure transducer and data-logger
system. The test data will be evaluated by AQTESOLV® or similar analytical software.
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2.2.10 Analytical Methods
Analytical requirements for Site Assessment RI groundwater samples are summarized in
Table I-2.
2.2.11 Groundwater Assessment Field Activities Schedule
The RI groundwater assessment activities will be performed in the following sequence:
•Shallow aquifer monitoring well installation and development;
•New and existing monitoring well purging, sample collection, and
laboratory chemical analysis.
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3.0 GENERAL SAMPLING PROCEDURES
General pre-sampling activities will consist of the following items:
· Notify Tryon Palace representatives approximately two weeks prior to a
sampling event;
· Review the SAP and QAPP to ensure that representative samples will be
collected;
· Review the Health and Safety Plan (HASP);
· Prepare an equipment checklist and inspect equipment required to collect the
samples;
· Decontaminate all sampling equipment prior to going to the field;
· Coordinate with the analytical laboratory for sample containers and sample
shipment; and
· Pack equipment into field vehicles.
3.1 SAMPLING PROGRAM PLAN PREPARATION
Prior to each sampling event, S&ME will prepare a list of monitoring wells and other
sample locations in the order that they will be sampled. Generally, the sampling order
begins with the expected least contaminated locations and concludes with the expected
most contaminated locations based on previously documented analytical results.
A list of parameters to be analyzed for each sample, and a map clearly indicating the
location of each sample will be included in the field records. All field sampling teams
will have copies of the SAP, QAPP, and HASP to the field to be used as primary
references.
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3.2 REQUIRED EQUIPMENT
Equipment will be assembled using Table I-1, which lists the equipment required to
collect representative samples, as a guide. Each piece of equipment will be examined for
proper operation. Any piece of equipment which shows any signs of malfunction or
damage should be repaired or replaced prior to use in the field. Selected backup
equipment will also be included.
3.3 EQUIPMENT DECONTAMINATION
The cleaning procedures outlined in this section are used by all personnel to clean
sampling and other field equipment. Specific cleaning procedures are presented in the
following section.
3.3.1 Cleaning Materials
The laboratory detergent shall be a standard brand of phosphate-free laboratory detergent
such as MicroTM, AlconoxTM, or LiquinoxTM. The use of any other detergent must be
justified and documented in the field logbooks and assessment reports.
The standard cleaning solvent shall be pesticide-grade isopropanol. However, pesticide-
grade acetone or methanol are both acceptable substitutes, although methanol is more
difficult to use than isopropanol or acetone, and its use is discouraged. The use of any
solvent other than pesticide-grade isopropanol for equipment cleaning purposes should
justified and documented in field logbooks.
Deionized water is defined as tap water that has been treated by passing through a
standard deionizing resin column. The deionized water should contain no metals or other
inorganic compounds (i.e., at or above analytical detection limits).
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Organic-free water is defined as tap water that has been treated with activated carbon and
deionizing units. Organic-free water should contain no extractable or purgeable organic
compounds in concentrations exceeding five parts per billion (ppb). The purposes of this
project, organic free water will refer to water that is deionized and organic free
(SOPQAM, US EPA, 1991)
Brushes with plastic bristles will be used to clean equipment as outlined is this section. A
30-foot by 30-foot decon pad will be constructed. The pad will be sloped and lined with
heavy-gauge plastic sheeting to retain decon fluids.
3.3.2 Marking and Segregation of Used Field Equipment
Field or sampling equipment that needs to be repaired shall be identified with a tag. Field
equipment needing cleaning or repairs shall not be stored with clean equipment, sample
tubing, or sample containers. Field equipment, disposable sample containers, and sample
tubing that are not used during the course of an assessment may not be placed in storage
without being cleaned unless it is the opinion of the field manager that the materials have
not become contaminated during the course of the field assessment.
3.3.3 Safety Procedures to be Used During Cleaning Operations
The materials used to implement the cleaning procedures outlined in this section can be
dangerous if improperly handled. Caution must be exercised by all personnel, and all
applicable safety procedures shall be followed. At a minimum, the following precautions
shall be taken in the field during these cleaning operations:
1.Safety glasses with splash shields or goggles and nitrile rubber gloves will be
worn during all cleaning operations.
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2.All solvent rinsing operations will be conducted in the open (never in a closed
room).
3.No eating, smoking, drinking, chewing, or any hand-to-mouth contact shall be
permitted during cleaning operations.
3.3.4 Storage of Field Equipment and Sampling Containers
Decontaminated field and sampling equipment will be stored in covered containers or
wrapped in aluminum foil to minimize contamination. All decontaminated equipment,
when not in use, will be in an appropriate equipment locker, closet, or in a designated
storage area of the sampling vehicle. Sampling equipment will not be stored or
transported with any gasoline/diesel containers, or stored near gasoline/diesel powered
equipment. Decontaminated equipment shall be clearly identified by labeling the
wrapping material. Field equipment and reusable sampling containers requiring cleaning
or repairs will not be stored with clean equipment. Instead, equipment requiring repairs
will be clearly identified and separated, and the repairs documented in the field
equipment log.
3.3.5 Cleaning Procedures for Teflon, Stainless-Steel, or Glass Sampling
Equipment
1. Wash equipment thoroughly with laboratory detergent and tap water (for
equipment re-cleaning, water must be hot), using a brush to remove any
particulate matter or surface film.
2.Teflon, stainless steel, or glass sampling equipment will be rinsed thoroughly with
tap water.
3.Rinse equipment thoroughly (three times) with hot tap water.
4.Teflon and Glass Sampling Equipment Only: Rinse equipment with a solution of
10 percent nitric acid. Do not use on stainless steel or other metal equipment.
This step is performed only for pre-cleaned equipment (i.e., equipment cleaned
prior to mobilization to the field). Equipment cleaning activities in the field will
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not include this step, as specified in Section B.8.3 of the SOPQAM (US EPA,
1991). Rinse thoroughly with tap water.
5.Rinse equipment thoroughly with organic-free water.
6.Rinse equipment twice with solvent (pesticide-grade isopropanol).
7.Rinse equipment thoroughly (three times) with organic-free water.
8.Allow equipment to air dry as long as possible.
9.Wrap equipment completely with aluminum foil (shiny side out) to prevent
contamination during storage and/or transport to the field.
3.3.6 Cleaning Groundwater-Level Measuring Equipment
1.Wash with laboratory detergent and tap water.
2.Rinse with tap water.
3.Rinse with organic-free water.
4.Equipment should be placed in a polyethylene bag or wrapped with polyethylene
film to prevent contamination during storage or transit.
3.3.7 Other Sampling Equipment
Miscellaneous sampling equipment shall be washed with laboratory detergent, rinsed
with tap water, followed by a thorough organic-free water rinse, and dried before being
stored. This procedure is not used for any equipment utilized for the collection of
samples for trace organic compounds or metals analyses.
3.3.8 Field Analytical Equipment and Other Field Instrumentation
The exterior of sealed, water-tight equipment should be washed with a mild detergent (for
example, liquid dishwashing detergent) and rinsed with tap water before storage. The
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interior of such equipment may be wiped with a damp cloth if necessary. Other field
instrumentation should be wiped with a clean, damp cloth; pH meter probes, conductivity
probes, etc., should be rinsed with deionized water before storage.
3.3.9 Ice Chests and Shipping Containers
All ice chests and reusable containers will be washed with laboratory detergent (interior
and exterior) and rinsed with tap water and air dried before storage. In the event that an
ice chest becomes severely contaminated with concentrated waste or other toxic material,
it shall be cleaned as thoroughly as possible, rendered unusable, and disposed of properly.
3.3.10 Drilling Rigs and Associated Downhole Equipment
The drilling platform, boom, hollow-stem augers, and drilling rods used to collect split-
spoon soil samples (laboratory analysis) and drill boreholes for monitoring-well
installation shall be steam cleaned/pressure cleaned prior to being brought on site with
tap water to remove any paint, oil, grease, hydraulic fluids, or residue that may be present
on the exterior of the equipment.
The drill rig will be examined to ensure that all oil, grease, hydraulic fluids have been
removed and that all seals and gaskets are intact. Steam cleaning of the drill rig is also
required after the rig arrives on site and before drilling each borehole. If the surfaces of
downhole equipment and sampling equipment are painted, rusted or coated with materials
that are difficult to remove using the steam cleaning/wire brushing procedure,
sandblasting must be employed. Additionally, all downhole and associated sample
equipment will be further decontaminated using the following procedure:
1.Clean with tap water and laboratory detergent, using a brush if necessary, to
remove particulate matter and surface films. Steam cleaning may be advisable for
particularly contaminated equipment.
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2.Rinse thoroughly with tap water.
3.Rinse thoroughly with deionized water.
4.Rinse twice with pesticide-grade isopropanol.
5.Rinse thoroughly with organic-free water and allow to air dry as long as possible.
If organic-free water is not available, allow the equipment to air dry as long as
possible. Do NOT rinse with deionized or distilled water.
6.Wrap with aluminum foil (shiny side out) or polysheeting, if appropriate, to
prevent contamination if equipment is going to be stored or transported.
The monitoring well casing and screen will be decontaminated using the following
procedure:
1.Sand off all printing inks on the surface of the casing/screen.
2.Clean with tap water and laboratory detergent, using a brush if necessary, to
remove particulate matter and surface films.
3.Rinse thoroughly with tap water.
4.Rinse thoroughly with deionized water.
5.Rinse twice with pesticide grade isopropanol.
6.Rinse thoroughly with organic-free water and allow to air dry as long as possible.
If organic-free water is not available, allow the equipment to air dry as long as
possible. Do NOT rinse with deionized or distilled water.
7.Wrap with aluminum foil (shiny side out) or polysheeting, if appropriate, to
prevent contamination if equipment is going to be stored or transported.
The equipment will be allowed to dry prior to conducting drilling operations. One
equipment rinsate blank will be collected from downhole equipment during the drilling of
the new monitoring wells.
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3.3.11 QC Procedures for Cleaning Operations
The effectiveness of field cleaning procedures shall be monitored by collection of
equipment blanks. Equipment blanks will be prepared according to the frequency and
procedures specified in Section 11.0 of the QAPP, and in Sections 4.0, 5.0, and 6.0 of the
SAP.
Contamination detected in equipment blanks may be due to factors other than inadequate
preservation, including contaminated chemical preservatives, contaminated sample
containers, impurities in the organic-free water and/or contamination introduced during
shipping, laboratory handling, and laboratory analyses. Additional QC samples,
including field blanks, trip blanks, and laboratory blanks, may be reviewed to identify the
potential source of contamination.
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4.0 GROUNDWATER SAMPLE COLLECTION
Procedures to the collection of groundwater samples from monitoring wells are discussed
in this section.
4.1 PREPARATION FOR SAMPLE COLLECTION
Upon arrival at the monitoring well, field personnel will check each monitoring well for
aboveground damage and the grout seal for structural integrity. While standing on the
upwind side of the monitoring well, field personnel will remove the protective cap or
cover and screen the breathing zone for airborne contaminants identified in the HASP.
After removing the cap or cover and before initiating sampling activities, the field
personnel will confirm the identity of the monitoring well.
4.2 WATER-LEVEL MEASUREMENTS, AND WELL SOUNDING AND
PURGING
Before collecting groundwater samples for analysis, the depth to water and well depth
must be measured to provide data to determine groundwater flow direction and to
determine the volume of water necessary to purge from the monitoring well before
sampling. By removing the standing water from the monitoring well, a representative
sample of the groundwater may be collected.
In preparation for purging, clean the top of the monitoring-well casing with organic-free
water and a clean cloth. New plastic sheeting will be placed around the monitoring well
to minimize potential equipment contamination.
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4.2.1 Water-Level and Well Depth Measurements
First, measure the static water level in the monitoring well using an electric water-level
indicator. Next, determine the total sounded depth of the well by lowering the electric
water-level indicator to the bottom of the well.
Reference measurements to the measuring point (MP) at the top of well casing. Make
measurements using the following procedure:
Electric Water-Level Indicators - This instrument consists of a spool of dual conductor
wire, a probe attached to the end, and an indicator. When the probe encounters the water,
the circuit is closed and a meter light and or buzzer attached to the spool will signal the
contact. Penlight batteries are normally used for a power source.
Whether or not the monitoring well has been surveyed, total depth of the well will be
measured from the MP at the top of casing and recorded. This datum can be used to: (1)
confirm the monitoring well identification; (2) monitor for siltation; and (3) determine
well volume.
The total-well depth measurement is made using the following procedure:
Total Well Depth Measurement - The electric water-level indicator described above can
be used to determine the total well depth. This is accomplished by lowering the tape or
cable until the weighted end is felt resting on the bottom of the well. All total well-depth
measurements must be made and recorded to the nearest 0.1 foot. Record the
measurements on the Water Sampling Log. Prior to measuring another well,
decontaminate the tape as described in Section 3.3, Equipment and Decontamination.
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The difference between the total sounded depth of the monitoring well and the depth to
water below the top of the casing is the height of static water in the monitoring well.
This height in feet along with the radius of the monitoring well are used to calculate the
volume of static water in the monitoring well.
4.2.2 Monitoring-Well Purging
After a water-level measurement has been taken, the purge volume of the monitoring well
will be determined. The monitoring well will be purged using a Grundfos Redi-Flo
submersible pump, a peristaltic pump, disposable polyethylene bailer, or other approved
method. Regardless of which method is used for purging, new aluminum foil or plastic
sheeting will be placed on the ground surface around the monitoring well casing to
prevent contamination of the pumps, hoses, ropes, etc., in the event they need to be
placed on the ground during the purging or to prevent accidental contact with the ground
surface.
4.2.2.1 Determining Purge Volumes
The volume of static water in the monitoring well (in gallons) is calculated using the
following equation:
v = 7.48 p r2 h
where:
v = volume of standing water (gallons)
r = radius of monitoring well casing (feet);
h = height of standing water (feet); and
p= Pi (3.1415).
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The Water Sampling Log contains a table of monitoring well volume per linear foot for
various monitoring well sizes. This table may be used in place of the above calculation.
A volume of water equal to three to five times the volume of water in the monitoring
well, as calculated above, are typically removed prior to sampling.
Monitoring wells that recharge slowly (those not filled back to the static level within 8
hours), should be purged completely at least once and then sampled after the water level
has recovered approximately 75 percent. The rate of recharge for all monitoring wells
should be recorded for each sampling interval.
The volume of purge water for the well can be determined by directly measuring the
amount discharged into a container of known volume, or by measuring the time and rate
of pumping with a calibrated pump. Flow measurements are preferred for submerged
pumps, inasmuch as pumping rates are a function of head. A purge pump (peristaltic or
submersible) may be calibrated (i.e., the pumping rate may be determined) by measuring
the time required to fill a container of known volume.
4.2.2.2 Purging Equipment
The monitoring well will be purged using a Grundfos Redi-Flo submersible pump, a
peristaltic pump, disposable polyethylene bailer, or other approved method. Regardless
of which method is used for purging, a new aluminum foil or plastic sheeting will be
placed on the ground surface around the monitoring well casing to minimize potential for
contamination of the pumps, hoses, ropes, etc., in the event they need to be placed on the
ground during the purging or to prevent accidental contact with the ground surface.
Field personnel should exercise extreme caution during purging to prevent silt
contamination of the monitoring well. Silt could impact the groundwater samples
scheduled for trace-level VOC and SVOC analysis.
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Hoses used in purging that come into contact with groundwater will be kept on a spool,
or containerized in plastic, both during transportation and during field use, to minimize
contamination from the transporting vehicle or ground surface.
4.2.2.3 Purging Techniques
Purging with the Grundfos Redi-Flo submersible pump will be performed by the follow
method:
· Attach new hose to the pump sufficient to reach the bottom of the well;
· Gently lower the pump until is five feet into the water column;
· Start pumping at low rates sufficient to main pumpage and gradually increase
rate and lower pump, however, reduce pumping rates if discharge turbidity
increase;
· Monitor pH, turbidity, specific conductance, temperature, pump rate, and
discharge quantity; and
· Gently withdraw pump from well once purging is complete, and collect the
groundwater samples.
Purging a well with a bailer, or acceptable method, will be performed according to the
procedures listed in Appendix B.
4.2.2.4 Monitoring pH, Conductivity, Temperature, and Turbidity During Purging
To assess whether the monitoring-well purging is adequately removing standing water,
pH, conductivity, temperature, and turbidity will be monitored during the purging
process. Measurements of these field parameters will be made at the start of purging and
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thereafter at intervals of one casing volume. Purging will be considered complete when
at least three casing volumes have been removed and conservative measurements for each
parameter do not vary more than 10 percent.
Prior to obtaining the purge water sample, the field instruments will be calibrated. After
calibration, a purge water sample will be obtained using a clean decontaminated glass or
plastic beaker to collect an aliquot of purge water from the pump discharge. Field
parameters, including pH, conductivity, temperature and turbidity will be monitored in
accordance with the procedures outlined in U.S. EPA’s SOP.
The purging and monitoring procedures will be repeated until the consecutive field
measurements have stabilized (do not vary by more than 10 percent). The field
parameter sample results will be recorded on the Water Sampling Log.
4.2.2.5 Handling Purge Water
It is anticipated that purge water will be containerized until a determination can be made
regarding disposal. Purge water from shallow monitoring wells that have small volumes
purged may be placed into 5-gallon buckets and then put into sealed, 55-gallon drums
along with water from other monitoring wells. Purge water from deep monitoring wells
that have larger volumes of water may be placed directly into 55-gallon drums.
The purge water should be composited based upon existing data so that waters known to
contain contaminants of concern are not placed in drums with monitoring wells that may
not contain those contaminants. All of the drums with purge water will be labeled and
placed in a central location until they can be disposed of properly (see Section 10.0).
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Once analytical data are available, purge and development water from wells of similar
water quality may be subsequently transferred to larger polytanks to minimize drum
generation.
4.3 MONITORING WELL SAMPLING
After the monitoring well has been purged as described above, the well is ready to be
sampled. Samples will be collected using dedicated and/or non-dedicated Teflon bailers.
The following sections describe the procedures that will be used to collect groundwater
samples.
4.3.1 Sampling Equipment and Techniques
Following purging, and after recording the field measurements (pH, conductivity,
temperature, and turbidity), the monitoring well will be sampled for the parameters of
interest. Sampling will be accomplished using Teflon bailers. Analytical parameters for
groundwater samples are presented in Table I-2.
Samples for site-specific groundwater analyte list VOCs analysis will be collected as
soon as practical after purging of the monitoring well using a Teflon bailer. Acid-
preserved, unfiltered samples will be collected unless elevated turbidity levels are
encountered then both preserved and non-preserved samples will be collected for
shipment to the laboratory.
When samples require preservation, precautions will be taken not to overfill the pre-
preserved container. If the container needs to be preserved, use the appropriate
preservative and adjust to the correct pH if a preservative has not already been added by
the laboratory. The laboratory, however, will be responsible for providing a sufficient
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number of properly prepared sampling containers. Each container will be carefully
examined prior to filling to ensure preservative is present.
The sample container labels will be affixed to the containers prior to sampling. The
labels will include the following information: project name and number, date, time,
sample ID, matrix, parameters to be analyzed, method number, preservative added, and
the sampler's initials. All samples shall be sealed immediately upon being collected with
a custody seal, which will be affixed to the container lid.
The three VOC vials for each sample will be placed in bubble-wrap containers and then
into two ZiplocTM bags (one bag inside the other) to avoid cross contamination and
place the sample container in a cooler previously packed with ice.
4.3.2 Field Filtration of Samples for Inorganic Parameter Analyses
Field filtration of samples will not be conducted for the purposes of contaminant
delineation as required by the Inactive Hazardous Sites Program, Guidelines for
Assessment and Cleanup. Should groundwater samples be turbid, S&ME will use log
flow sampling methods, and, for metals analysis only, the sediment in the groundwater
sample will be allowed to settle, and the sample will be decanted into the sample
container. In addition, turbidity will be measured for all turbid samples.
4.3.3 Sampling Equipment Quality Control
All equipment used to collect groundwater samples shall be cleaned as outlined in
Section 3.3 and repaired, if necessary. All equipment shall be tested before being issued
for field studies. Cleaning procedures conducted in the field and field repairs shall be
thoroughly documented in field records.
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4.3.4 Quality Control Samples
Three types of blanks will be utilized for field sampling QC procedures for groundwater
samples: trip blanks, equipment blanks, and field blanks. The trip blanks will be
prepared by the laboratory utilizing a specific lot of organic-free water that has been
quantitatively analyzed for VOCs. The laboratory will then place an aliquot of water in
pre-labeled 40-mL VOC bottles. The trip blank will accompany the sample bottles and
be subjected to the same shipping conditions as the sample.
An equipment blank of organic-free water will be collected at a frequency of 1 per 20
field samples or 1 per day for tasks lasting 1 day where fewer than 20 samples are
collected. Equipment blanks will be prepared as described below:
1.Decontaminate the sampling equipment following the procedures described in
Section 3.3, Equipment and Decontamination.
2.Verify that the containers are the same type and contain the same preservatives as
the containers that were used to collect the groundwater samples.
3.Pump organic-free water through the tubing to fill the required sample bottles, or
place in the Teflon bailer. Fill completely each preserved sample vial for VOC
analysis before proceeding to the next vial. If bubbles are observed in a vial,
attempt to top off the vial again, but if bubbles still occur discard this vial and fill
a new preserved vial. Distribute the water among each sample bottle for the
remaining parameters by first filling each bottle 1/4 full, then 1/2, 3/4, and finally
completely full.
4.Pack all containers as described in Section 7.0 of this SAP.
The equipment (rinsate) blanks will be labeled sequentially starting with EB-001 and
analyzed with the other samples.
In addition to equipment blanks, field blanks will be prepared at a frequency of 1 per 20
field samples. This blank will be prepared by filling an appropriate pre-preserved
container with organic-free water following the sequence described for the equipment
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blank. The blank will be sequentially labeled starting with FB-001 and will be analyzed
with the other samples.
Field duplicate samples will be collected at a frequency of 1 sample per 10 field samples.
This enables QC checks of laboratory data reproducibility. Field duplicates will be
prepared by distributing water evenly among each sample bottle as previously described.
Field duplicate samples will be collected as identified on Table I-2. The individual
containers for duplicated samples will be alternately filled to ensure that representative
samples are collected for both the sample and its associated duplicate. The vials for soil
VOC analysis, however, will be filled first and completely prior to proceeding to the next
vial. The remaining parameter sample containers will then be filled by distributing the
sample materials among each sample container type prior to proceeding to the next until
all sample containers are completely filled. Field duplicate samples will be identified by
adding 50 to the sample number. For example, a groundwater sample collected from well
SMW-1 on June 2001 will be labeled SMW-1-01-0601. The duplicate sample will be
identified as SMW-1-51-0601.
Matrix spike and matrix spike duplicate samples (MS/MSD) will be collected at a
frequency of 1 per 20 field samples to check the effect of the medium being sampled on
the analytical results. The MS/MSD samples will be prepared as previously described for
the field duplicate samples.
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5.0 SOIL SAMPLE COLLECTION
Subsurface soil samples will be collected as described below. Identification markers for
the soil sampling locations will be positioned by the field team prior to drilling. All field
observations and sampling procedures will be recorded in the field logbook and on
Soil/Sediment Sampling Log.
5.1 HAND AUGER SAMPLE COLLECTION OF SHALLOW SOILS
Prior to sampling, the area should be screened by representatives of local utilities for
underground structures (electrical lines, telephone lines, water and sewer lines). Before
hand augering the soil borehole location, all leaves, grass, rocks and surface debris should
be cleared from the area.
A decontaminated hand auger and auger extension rods will be used to advance to a
minimum depth of 6 inches below the land surface. A few inches of soil will be removed
from the bottom and top portion of the auger bucket, so that a representative soil sample
will be collected for analysis. A portion of the soil sample will be placed into a re-
sealable plastic bag for head-space analysis by a OVA or TVA, and a portion of the
sample will be placed in laboratory supplied, labeled containers and place on ice. Hand
auger soil sample locations will be photographed with a tape measure in the foreground.
A small chalkboard or dry-erase easel with the following information will be placed in
the background of each sample photographed:
· soil sampling location identification;
· date and time of sample collection;
· depth interval; and
· field identification of material.
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5.2 SPLIT-SPOON SAMPLE COLLECTION
Prior to sampling, the area should be screened by representatives of local utilities for
underground structures (electrical lines, telephone lines, water and sewer lines). Before
positioning the drill rig over the soil borehole location, all leaves, grass, rocks and surface
debris should be cleared from the area. A post hole digger or other device may be used to
advance the hole the first few feet to further ensure that underground utilities are not
present near the surface before the surface soil samples are collected.
Once the drill rig is positioned over the sampling location, a standard decontaminated
two-foot steel split-spoon tube will be attached to the end of the drilling rod and forced
two feet into the soil by hydraulics. Alternatively, if difficulty is encountered in
advancing the split-spoon sampler hydraulically, a 140-pound weight or hammer may be
used to drive the sampler. The split spoon then will be retrieved from the hole and
opened to reveal the sample.
For deeper subsurface soil sampling, the borehole will be advanced using hollow-stem
augers. Subsequent split-spoon soil samples will be collected continually.
The soil core will be characterized by the field geologist/technician. Detailed
observations will be recorded on field log forms and the field logbook. In addition,
selected split spoon soil samples will be photographed with a tape measure in the
foreground. A small chalkboard or dry-erase easel with the following information will be
placed in the background of each sample photographed:
· soil sampling location identification;
· date and time of sample collection;
· depth interval; and
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· field identification of material.
A portion of the sample will be placed into a lithologic sample bag. The sample will be
labeled for future reference. A separate portion will be placed in a sealed plastic bag for
headspace screening with an OVA or TVA.
5.3 SOIL-SAMPLING EQUIPMENT QUALITY CONTROL
Drilling rigs and other major equipment used to collect soil samples will be identified so
the equipment can be traced through field records. The field logbook will identify the
equipment used and document all cleaning, maintenance, and repair procedures. All
pertinent data collected during drilling and sampling operations will be maintained in
appropriate log sheets and the field logbook. Soil borehole locations will be recorded and
referenced to the site map and/or datum base so that each location can be permanently
established.
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6.0 SAMPLE CONTAINER PREPARATION, SAMPLE PRESERVATION,
AND MAXIMUM HOLDING TIME
Procedures for selecting appropriate sample containers are dictated by the analyses
required. Sample volume, collection container type, preservatives, and holding times for
each analytical method performed by the contracted environmental laboratories will use
method standard containers.
6.1 SAMPLE CONTAINERS
All environmental sample containers will be provided by the contract laboratories
selected to provide analytical support for this project. A Laboratory Task Order (LTO)
will be submitted to the contracted environmental laboratory prior to sampling. The LTO
will specify the number of sample containers required for each analytical sample
collected.
Each laboratory will include a shipping form listing all containers shipped, the purpose of
each container, and added preservatives. The LTO and the laboratory list will become
part of the chain-of-custody records maintained in the project files.
Sample containers utilized to collect organic or inorganic environmental samples will be
new, pre-cleaned, and pre-baked according to the procedures specified in the analytical
methods. The containers that will be supplied by the contract laboratory. All sample
containers will be kept closed and in the cooler until used.
6.2 SAMPLE PRESERVATION
Samples for some analyses must be preserved in order to maintain their integrity.
Preservatives required for routine analyses of samples will be in accordance with US
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EPA Interim Guidelines and Specifications For Preparing Quality Assurance Project
Plans, and US EPA - Region IV SOPQAM. All chemical preservatives used will be
supplied by the contract laboratory.
All samples should be preserved immediately upon collection in the field. The only
samples that should not be preserved immediately in the field are the following:
1.Samples collected within a waste site that are thought to potentially contain
hazardous materials (i.e., closed containers, barrels, drums, spillage, other source
samples, etc.). These samples may be preserved with ice, if necessary.
2.Samples that have extremely low or high pH or samples that may generate
potentially dangerous gases if they are preserved.
3.Samples for metals analyses, which are shipped by air, shall not be preserved with
nitric acid in excess of the amount specified in the above listed US EPA guidance
documents.
4.Samples for VOCs analysis which are shipped by air shall not be preserved with
hydrochloric acid in excess of the amount specified in the above listed US EPA
guidance documents.
All samples preserved with chemicals shall be clearly identified by indicating on the
sample tag that the sample is preserved. If the samples were not preserved, field records
shall state why preservation was not used.
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7.0 SAMPLE HANDLING, PACKAGING, AND SHIPMENT
Requirements for sample handling, packaging, and shipment are presented in the sections
below.
7.1 SAMPLE HANDLING
During sample collection and handling, extreme care must be taken to prevent cross-
contamination of samples where compounds may be detected at trace levels (parts per
billion and/or parts per trillion range). The following precautions will be taken.
1.A clean pair of new, disposable gloves will be worn each time a different set of
samples is collected.
2.Samples collected that are suspected of containing high concentrations of the
contaminants of concern shall be placed in separate plastic bags immediately after
preservation, labeling, etc.
3.If possible, background samples and source samples should be collected by
different field teams. If separate collection is not possible, all background
samples shall be collected first and placed in separate ice checks or shipping
containers. Samples of waste materials or materials suspected to contain high
contaminants concentrations shall never be placed in the same ice chest as
background samples.
4.If possible, one member of the field team should take the notes, complete labels,
etc., while the other member does the sampling.
5.Sample collection activities should proceed progressively from areas suspected to
contain the least contaminant concentrations to areas likely to contain the most
contaminant concentrations.
6.Personnel shall use equipment constructed of Teflon, stainless steel, or glass that
has been properly pre-cleaned (Section 3.3) for collecting samples for organic
compounds analyses. Teflon or glass is preferred for collecting samples where
trace metals are of concern. Equipment constructed of plastic or PVC shall not be
used to collect samples for trace organic compounds analyses.
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After collection, all samples should be handled as few times and by as few people as
possible.
7.2 SAMPLE PACKAGING
Samples collected during the field assessment must be classified as either environmental
or hazardous material samples in accordance with the CFR Title 49 (Parts 171 through
177) and the "National Guidance Package for Compliance with Department of
Transportation Regulations in the Shipment of Environmental Laboratory Samples" prior
to packaging and shipping. Groundwater samples collected during this project will be
classified as environmental samples.
Field personnel should use appropriate procedures to ensure sample integrity during
shipment. When samples are packaged using wet ice, personnel should place them
within the cooler so that melted ice cannot cause sample containers to become
submerged, as this may result in sample cross-contamination. Plastic bags, such as
Ziploc bags, should be used when small sample containers (e.g., VOC samples) are
placed in ice chests to prevent potential cross-contamination.
Environmental samples shall be packed prior to shipment by air using the following
procedures:
1.Ensure that the cooler and outer box are sturdy and in good repair. Line the
cooler with a large heavy duty plastic bag.
2.Allow sufficient outage (ullage) in all bottles (except VOCs) to compensate for
any pressure and temperature changes (approximately 10 percent of the volume of
the container).
3.Be sure the lids on all bottles are tight (will not leak) and then secure the lid to
each container with custody tape to ensure that the lid will not vibrate loose
during transport. Verify that dated and signed sample seals were affixed to each
container lid.
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4.Place all bottles in separate and appropriately sized polyethylene bubble pack
bags and seal the bags with tape.
5.Place sets of 40-ml VOC vials that were collected from the same sampling
location into polyethylene bubble pack bags and seal with tape.
6.Place plastic bags filled with ice in the bottom of the cooler lined with vermiculite
granules and place the sample containers in the cooler. Then cover the samples
with additional bags of ice.
7.See that the containers are snugly packed to reduce movement during shipment.
8.Securely fasten the top of the large plastic bag with tape and chain-of-custody
seal.
9.Place completed chain-of-custody forms in a Ziploc bag, place it in the cooler,
and then close the cooler and securely tape (preferably with fiber tape) the top of
the cooler shut. Chain-of-custody seals should be affixed to the top and sides of
the cooler so that the cooler cannot be opened without breaking the seals.
10.The shipping containers must be marked "THIS END UP", and arrow labels
which indicate the proper upward position of the container should be affixed to
the container. A label containing the name and address of the shipper shall be
placed on the outside of the container.
Labels used in the shipment of hazardous materials (such as Cargo Only Aircraft,
Flammable Solids, etc.) are not permitted to be on the outside of the container used to
transport environmental samples and shall not be used.
7.3 SHIPMENT OF SAMPLES
The shipment of samples designated as environmental samples are not regulated by the
U.S. Department of Transportation (US DOT). However, these samples must be
transported in such a manner as to preserve their integrity. Samples collected by field
personnel and designated by the field manager as environmental samples shall be shipped
using a common carrier such as Federal Express, Airborne Express, or United Parcel
Service. If the environmental samples are preserved, the amount of preservative must not
exceed the amounts indicated in the US EPA guidance documents.
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If, based on field observations, field screening data, and professional judgment, a sample
is suspected to contain a hazardous material, then the sample shall be packaged and
shipped in accordance with procedures described in 49 CFR (171 through 177). In
addition, the shipment of pre-preserved sample containers of bottles of preservatives (i.e.,
NaOH pellets, HCl, etc.) which are designated as hazardous under the US DOT,
Hazardous Materials Tables, 49 CFR (172.101)l, must be shipped pursuant to the
appropriate US DOT regulations. As indicated above, the common carriers will provide
support in assessing the appropriate method of shipment for hazardous materials.
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8.0 SAMPLE CUSTODY AND RECORD-KEEPING PROCEDURES
Sample custody procedures are designed to provide documentation of preparation,
handling, storage, and shipping of all samples collected during the RI. The samples
collected from the Site will be the responsibility of authorized personnel from the time
they are collected until they, or their derived data, are incorporated into the final report.
Stringent chain-of-custody procedures as documented in the QAPP will be followed to
maintain and document sample possession.
8.1 SAMPLE IDENTIFICATION SYSTEM
A sample identification system has been developed to enable the field personnel to
establish unique and appropriate identifications for each sample collected. This system
incorporates identifiers for the sample location, the sample matrix, and the sample
number.
The identification number will consist of the sample location code (i.e. SMW-101), and a
date (-0600) or depth (-15/17) suffix to form the sample number (SMW-101-0600),
representing the groundwater sample collected from Monitoring Well SMW-101 in June
2000). For soil borings, the location code (i.e. SMW-1) will be followed by the depth
interval sampled in feet below land surface (i.e. SMW-1-SL-15/17).
Field duplicates will be designated by adding 50 to the sample number (i.e. SMW-151-
0600, representing a duplicate groundwater sample collected from Monitoring Well
FMW-101 in June 2000). Field blanks will be designated with the sample code
sequentially numbered from FB-001. Trip blanks for VOC analysis will be designated
sequentially starting with TB-001.
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The following numbers are provided as examples to illustrate the use of the system for
groundwater and soil samples:
Groundwater Samples:SMW-101-0601 (collected in June 2001, see
Table I-2)
Soil Samples:SMW-102-SL15/17 (see Table I-2)
Field QC Samples:
Field Blanks:Starting with FB-001
Equipment Blanks:Starting with EB-001
Trip Blanks:Starting with TB-001
8.2 INITIATION OF FIELD CUSTODY PROCEDURES
Chain-of-custody (C-O-C) procedures will be followed as described in the QAPP. The
field personnel are responsible for the care and custody of the sample collected until the
samples are properly and formally transferred to another person or facility.
To simplify the C-O-C record, as few people as possible should handle the sample or
physical evidence during the assessment. All field documentation shall be completed
using waterproof, indelible ink in bound field logbooks, or preprinted forms. All entry
errors will be crossed out with a single line and initialed.
A C-O-C form will be completed for all samples or physical evidence collected. A
separate C-O-C record will be utilized for each final destination or laboratory utilized
during the assessment. During and at the end of the field work, the field managers and
the project manager will determine whether these procedures have been adequately
followed and/or if the collection of additional samples is required to protect the integrity
of sample data.
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8.3 FIELD ACTIVITY DOCUMENTATION/LOGBOOK
Documentation of field operations and sample custody is achieved through use of the pre-
printed Water Sampling Log, Soil/Sediment Sampling Log, and the field logbook. The
field log consists of notes and drawings describing the location, field conditions, and
method of sample collection and identification. All field operations and sample custody
records will be kept in the field logbooks.
All aspects of sample collection and handling as well as visual observations shall be
documented in the field logbooks. All sample collection equipment (where appropriate),
field analytical equipment, and equipment utilized to make physical measurements shall
be identified in the field logbooks as outlined in this manual and in the QAPP.
All calculations, results, and calibration data for field sampling, field analytical, and field
physical measurement equipment shall be recorded in the field logbooks. All field
analyses and measurements must be traceable to the specific piece of field equipment
utilized and to the field personnel collecting the sample, making the measurement, or
performing the analyses.
All entries in field logbooks or the preprinted sampling logs shall be dated, be legible,
and contain accurate and inclusive documentation of an individual's project activities.
Since field records are the basis for later written reports, language should be objective,
factual, and free of personal feelings or other inappropriate terminology. At the end of
each day's activity, or of a particular event as appropriate, all documents in the field will
be secured by the field manager for each task. Once completed, these field logbooks
and/or pre-printed forms become accountable documents and must be maintained as part
of project files.
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8.4 SAMPLE SHIPMENT AND TRANSFER OF CUSTODY
All physical evidence or sample sets shall be accompanied by a C-O-C form. Prior to
shipment or transfer of custody, all samples will be maintained in a secured area in the
custody of the field manager. Upon transfer of custody, the field manager will verify the
information on each sample label and ensure that each container is intact and sealed using
custody tape.
The field manager will then sign and date the C-O-C form. The individuals receiving the
samples shall sign, date, and note the time that they received the samples on the chain-of-
custody form. This form documents transfer of custody of samples from the field
investigator to another person, to the laboratories, or to other organizational elements.
The C-O-C form shall be maintained in the project file.
Samples shall be properly packaged for shipment and delivered or shipped to the
designated laboratory for analyses. Because common carriers (Federal Express, Airborne
Express, etc.) will not sign C-O-C records, the original C-O-C form and one copy of the
form will be placed in a plastic bag inside the secured shipping container when samples
are shipped.
One copy of the record will be retained by the task field manager. Air bill receipts shall
be retained as part of the document chain-of-custody. The airbill number shall be
recorded in the remarks section of the C-O-C record or in another designated area such as
the field log book.
Shipping containers shall be secured by using nylon strapping tape and custody seals.
The C-O-C seal will be placed over the lid of the sample cooler to indicate if the cooler
has been opened during shipment prior to receipt by the laboratory. Additionally, dated
and signed custody seals shall be affixed to all sample container lids. The original C-O-C
form will be transmitted to the project manager after samples are accepted by the
laboratory. This copy will become a part of the project file.
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8.5 PHOTOGRAPHS
Photographs of the field sampling and decontamination procedures and selected sampling
locations and samples collected will be taken as needed during the RI. Photographs will
be logged and filed with other site data. Photographs will be taken with either a standard
35-mm film camera or a photo-quality digital camera. Hard copies of digital photographs
will be printed and stored in the project file.
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9.0 INVESTIGATION DERIVED WASTES
Wastes resulting from assessment activities will be disposed of in an environmentally
sound manner. The waste disposal procedures used will generally follow the guidance
specified in "Management of Investigation-Derived Wastes During Site Inspections," US
EPA, OSWER Directive 9345.3-02, May 1991, and the draft document, "Guide to
Management of Investigation-Derived Wastes," US EPA, OSWER Publication 0345.3-
02FS.
Four distinct waste streams are anticipated to be generated during performance of the RI:
(1) drill cuttings and fluids from monitoring well and test borehole drilling activities, (2)
development and purge water from monitoring wells and test boreholes , (3) personnel
protective equipment (PPE), and (4) liquids from decontamination of personnel and
sampling equipment. The spent isopropanol and solvents from decontamination
procedures will be kept separate from the decontamination water. Each of these wastes
will be managed as described below.
Cuttings, drilling fluids, and development/purge water will be containerized. Cuttings,
fluids and water will be containerized in 55-gallon DOT approved drums. If site activities
indicate that a large volume of drilling wastes will be generated, alternative measures
may be used such as tanker trucks, roll-off boxes or Frac tanks may be utilized.
Cuttings and fluids/water will be sampled for disposal analysis. The wastes will then be
manifested and transported off-site for disposal in an approved disposal facility.
Fluids/water may be discharged to the local publicly owned treatment works (POTW) for
disposal if such discharge can be permitted. Discharge may require pretreatment.
PPE and decontamination solutions will be drummed or bagged separately and held
pending the results of the groundwater and soil sampling. If the environmental media are
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determined to be hazardous wastes, then the PPE and decontamination solutions will also
be handled as hazardous waste. If the media are determined to be non-hazardous, the
PPE will be shipped to the local municipal landfill. The decontamination solutions will
be transported off-site for disposal or discharged to the local publicly owned treatment
works (POTW) if such discharge can be permitted.
Disposal procedures for laboratory wastes and analytical samples are specified in each of
the analytical laboratory quality assurance plans as referenced in the QAPP.
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1.0 INTRODUCTION
1.1 Scope and Applicability of the Site Health and Safety Plan
This Site-Specific Health and Safety Plan provides a description of the known existing site conditions as
they may affect health and safety; describes what activities will be taking place at the site as part of the
project; reiterates health and safety requirements; describes levels of personal protective equipment (PPE)
that may be required and the criteria for such protection and provides contingency planning for site
communication, emergency equipment, and emergency planning. In addition, the plan provides
mechanisms for amending the plan and for assuring that project personnel have read the plan and have met
its health and safety requirement such as medical surveillance, respirator fit testing, and training.
2.0 KEY PERSONNEL / IDENTIFICATION OF HEALTH AND SAFETY PERSONNEL
2.1 Key Personnel
The following personnel, or their designee as appropriate, are designated to carry out the stated job functions
on site. One person may carry out more than one job function.
NAME:
A. Project Manager Edmund Woloszyn, Jr., R.E.M.
B. Site Safety Officer Christopher H. Hamblet
Alternate(s) Tom Taylor
Deb Johnson
C. Site Manager Edmund Woloszyn, Jr., R.E.M.
Alternate Tom Taylor, Chris Hamblet, Beth Roberts
D. Crew Chief(s) S&ME staff (to be assigned)
E. First aid
Attendant(s) S&ME Staff (to be assigned)

2.2 Organizational Responsibility
2.21 Project Manager
The project manager is ultimately responsible for the design, administration and implementation
of the Project Operations Plan (POP). The POP includes a Site Specific Health and Safety Plan
and responds to the requirements of the client. The project manager consults with the site
manager regarding all field operations and must approve any alteration of the POP.
2.22 Site Manager
The site manager reports to the project manager and will:
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A. Assure that appropriate safety material is available, maintained, and properly used by all
S&ME and S&ME subcontractor personnel;
B. Advise personnel of S&ME Safety Policies and their application to potential hazards
associated with specific site operations;
C. Instruct personnel in safe work practices and procedures for dealing with emergencies;
D. Correct work practices or conditions that may result in injury or exposure to toxic substances;
E. Supervise and monitor personnel safety performances to ensure required work practices are
employed;
F. Notify corporate safety and the branch health and safety officer of any job related illness or
injury;
G. Assist in the development of Site Health and Safety Plans;
H. Coordinate emergency response activities for on-site personnel and with emergency support
groups in the community.
2.23 Site Safety Officer
The site safety officer administers the health and safety program at the site and will:
A. Have the authority to stop the job in order to correct safety and or health deficiencies.
B. Be on site and readily available any time work is being done on the site;
C. Obtain and interpret instrument readings to determine the degree of hazard present;
D. Determine personal protection levels necessary to ensure personnel safety;
E. Monitor decontamination procedures;
F. Evaluate environmental, physical, and chemical hazards, and recommend to the site manager
modifications to work plan or protection levels necessary to ensure personnel safety;
G. Conduct safety and / or training briefings as necessary;
H. Ensure that required work practices are utilized by monitoring the safety performance of all
personnel;
I. Report health and safety violations to the site manager;
J. Assist in the coordination of emergency response activities for on-site personnel and with
emergency support groups in the community.
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3.0 SITE HISTORY AND DESCRIPTION
3.1 Description of Site
The former Barbour Boat Works site consists of approximately 5.8 acres and is unoccupied. Most, if not all,
of the approximately 75,000 square feet of existing structures associated with past boatyard operations are
scheduled for demolition. Approximately 10,000 square feet of piers are also proposed for demolition.
Waterfront bulkheads along the shore of Trent River may be upgraded or replaced.
The site was referenced by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA) as a “Brownfield” site,
suitable for future re-development for beneficial land use. However, additional soil and groundwater
assessment of the former Barbour Boat Works site in October 1999 identified additional inorganic and organic
contaminants at the site (S&ME, Inc., 1999). As a result of this study, the former Barbour Boat Works site
was re-listed as a North Carolina Inactive Hazardous Site by the North Carolina Department of Environment
and Natural Resources (NCDENR).
Most of the site is built on fill material brought to the site since the early 1930s. The southern portion of the
site was formerly part of the Trent River. Currently, the site is nearly flat and slopes gently downward to the
south-southwest, toward the Trent River. The site’s elevation ranges from approximately Mean Sea Level to 5
feet above Mean Sea Level.
A map of the site is included in Appendix I, Figure 1.
3.2 Activities Previously Performed on Site
1989 Superfund Site Investigation found low levels of lead and barium in the soil.
1993 Groundwater Contamination Assessment showed low levels of diesel / fuel oil in the soil and
groundwater
S&ME issued a Limited Site Assessment report in October 1999, which included assessment of both soils
and shallow groundwater at the site. Several SVOCs normally associated with petroleum products or coal
were detected in the soils. PCBs, believed to be associated with the transformers at the site, were also
detected above soil screening levels (SSLs) in soils at three locations. Laboratory analysis of soils at the
site for metals indicated arsenic, beryllium, chromium, copper, lead and zinc detected at levels exceeding
the SSLs. At least one of these metals exceeded the standards at eight different locations on site.
Groundwater analysis conducted during this investigation indicated that 13 metals are present at the site at
levels, which exceed the North Carolina groundwater quality standards (15A NCAC 2L). Theses metals
include arsenic, barium, beryllium, cadmium, chromium, copper, lead, nickel, selenium, zinc, antiomony,
and mercury.
PCBs, organochlorine pesticides and SVOCs were also detected in groundwater.
3.3 Area Affected
The Work plan investigation includes the entire site, the adjacent railway right-of-way and the riverbank.
3.4 Surrounding Population
Commercial and residential urban areas
3.5 Topography
The site is relatively flat. The Trent River forms the southern boundary of the site.
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3.6 Weather Conditions
The following weather conditions can be anticipated for the period of time that this project will take place.
The weather will be mild to warm weather during the spring months. If the project continues into the
summer months then hot, humid weather and thunderstorms will be encountered.
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4.0 OPERATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH RISK ANALYSIS
4.1 Task 1 - Shallow Soil Sampling
4.1.1 Task Description and Location
This task involves the collection of soil samples with a hand auger, field screening the samples
with a PetroFLAG hydrocarbon analyzer, and preparing the samples for laboratory analysis. The
hand auger borings will be installed from 0 to 3 feet below the ground surface from the following
Areas of Concern (AOC): AOC-1, AOC-2, AOC-3, AOC-4, AOC-5, AOC-6, AOC-7, and AOC-
8. Samples will be analyzed for VOCs, SVOCs, metals, PCBs and pesticides
4.1.2 Chemical Hazards
The following substances are known or suspected to be on site. The primary hazards of each
substance are identified as follows.
Substance- Naphthalene PEL or TLV - none established
Medium - soil, water Primary Hazard - Inhalation, ingestion, skin contact
Warning Properties - white to light yellow crystals - toxic fumes
Substance-p-Isopropyltoluene (p-cymene) PEL or TLV - None (note: used as a food additive
Medium - soil, water Primary Hazard - similar to toluene
Warning Properties -skin dryness, headaches, nausea (note: p-cymene is a food additive
Substance- Benzo(a)anthracene PEL or TLV- none established
Medium- soil Primary Hazard- Inhalation, skin contact, ingestion
Warning Properties- Colorless to yellow-brown fluorescent flakes or powder
Substance- Benzo(a)pyrene PEL or TLV- 0.2 ppm
Medium- soil Primary Hazard- Inhalation, Ingestion, skin contact
Warning Properties- Black or dark-brown amorphous residue
Substance- Arsenic PEL or TLV- TWA 0.01 ppm
Medium-soil, water Primary Hazard-Inhalation, skin contact and ingestion
Warning Properties- Silver-gray or tin-white, brittle, odorless solid
Substance- Beryllium PEL or TLV- 0.002 ppm
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Medium-soil, water Primary Hazard- Inhalation, ingestion, skin contact
Warning Properties- Grey to white metal or powder
Substance- Chromium PEL or TLV- 0.5 ppm
Medium-soil, water Primary Hazard- Inhalation, ingestion, skin contact
Warning Properties- Steel grey lutrous metal
Substance- Copper PEL or TLV- 1.0 ppm (dust)
Medium-soil, water Primary Hazard- Inhalation, ingestion, skin contact
Warning Properties- Red powder, turns green on exposure to moist air
Substance- Lead PEL or TLV- 0.050 ppm
Medium-soil, water Primary Hazard- Inhalation, ingestion
Warning Properties-Bluish-white or silver-grey solid in various forms.
Tarnishes with air exposure
Substance- Zinc PEL or TLV- 10 ppm (dust)
Medium-soil, water Primary Hazard- Inhalation, ingestion
Warning Properties- Odorless white powder or crystals
Substance- PCB's PEL or TLV- 0.5 ppm
Medium-soil, water Primary Hazard- Skin absorption, ingestion, inhalation
Warning Properties- Light yellow viscous liquid.
Substance- Diesel Range Organics PEL or TLV- 500 ppm
Medium-soil Primary Hazard- nose and throat irritation
Warning Properties- coughing and chest irritation
Hazardous Substance Information Forms for these chemicals have been completed and are
attached to this Health and Safety Plan as Appendix A.
The methods and PPE used to protect employees from these chemicals will be covered elsewhere
in this plan.
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4.1.3 Biological Hazards
§ Stinging insects
§ Biting insects
§ Poisonous snakes
§ Feral cats
4.1.3.1 Methods / equipment used to protect employees from hazards
Use insect repellent and be aware of surroundings.
4.1.4 Physical Hazards
§ Water body - Trent River
§ Underground utilities
§ Abandoned buildings - unstable physical structures
4.1.4.1 Methods / equipment used to protect employees from hazard
Wear steeled toed boots and other personal safety equipment. Being aware of
surroundings. A life preserver must be worn if work is within 10 feet of the water.
Utilities will be located by a private contractor prior to hand augering.
4.1.5 Operational Hazards
Drill Rig Operation – Overhead hazard, noise hazard
4.151 Methods / equipment used to protect employees from hazard
Where hard had and hearing protection
4.1.6 Other Hazards
None
4.1.6.1 Methods / equipment used to protect employees from hazard
4.2 Task 2 - Drilling Test Boreholes with Continuous Soil Sampling
4.2.1 Task Description and Location
A drill rig will be used to drill test boreholes 15 to 35 feet below ground surface using hollow
stem augers. Soil samples will be collected continuously during the drilling. Physical
characteristics testing will be performed on approximately 10 of the collected soil samples.
4.2.2 Chemical Hazards
The following substances are known or suspected to be on site. The primary hazards of each
substance are identified as follows.
Substance- Naphthalene PEL or TLV - none established
Medium - soil, water Primary Hazard - Inhalation, ingestion, skin contact
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Warning Properties - white to light yellow crystals - toxic fumes
Substance-p-Isopropyltoluene (p-cymene) PEL or TLV - None (note: used as a food additive
Medium - soil, water Primary Hazard - similar to toluene
Warning Properties -skin dryness, headaches, nausea (note: p-cymene is a food additive
Substance- Benzo(a)anthracene PEL or TLV- none established
Medium- soil Primary Hazard- Inhalation, skin contact, ingestion
Warning Properties- Colorless to yellow-brown fluorescent flakes or powder
Substance- Benzo(a)pyrene PEL or TLV- 0.2 ppm
Medium- soil Primary Hazard- Inhalation, Ingestion, skin contact
Warning Properties- Black or dark-brown amorphous residue
Substance- Arsenic PEL or TLV- TWA 0.01 ppm
Medium-soil, water Primary Hazard-Inhalation, skin contact and ingestion
Warning Properties- Silver-gray or tin-white, brittle, odorless solid
Substance- Beryllium PEL or TLV- 0.002 ppm
Medium-soil, water Primary Hazard- Inhalation, ingestion, skin contact
Warning Properties- Grey to white metal or powder
Substance- Chromium PEL or TLV- 0.5 ppm
Medium-soil, water Primary Hazard- Inhalation, ingestion, skin contact
Warning Properties- Steel grey lutrous metal
Substance- Copper PEL or TLV- 1.0 ppm (dust)
Medium-soil, water Primary Hazard- Inhalation, ingestion, skin contact
Warning Properties- Red powder, turns green on exposure to moist air
Substance- Lead PEL or TLV- 0.050 ppm
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Medium-soil, water Primary Hazard- Inhalation, ingestion
Warning Properties-Bluish-white or silver-grey solid in various forms.
Tarnishes with air exposure
Substance- Zinc PEL or TLV- 10 ppm (dust)
Medium-soil, water Primary Hazard- Inhalation, ingestion
Warning Properties- Odorless white powder or crystals
Substance- PCB's PEL or TLV- 0.5 ppm
Medium-soil, water Primary Hazard- Skin absorption, ingestion, inhalation
Warning Properties- Light yellow viscous liquid.
Substance- Diesel Range Organics PEL or TLV- 500 ppm
Medium-soil Primary Hazard- nose and throat irritation
Warning Properties- coughing and chest irritation
Hazardous Substances Information Forms for these chemicals have been completed and are
attached to this Health and Safety Plan as Appendix A.
The methods and PPE used to protect employees from these chemicals will be covered elsewhere
in this plan.
4.2.3 Biological Hazards
§ Stinging insects
§ Biting insects
§ Poisonous snakes
§ Feral cats
4.231 Methods / equipment used to protect employees from hazard
Use insect repellent and be aware of surroundings.
4.2.4 Physical Hazards
§ Water body - Trent River
§ Underground utilities
§ Abandoned buildings - unstable physical structures
4.2.4.1 Methods / equipment used to protect employees from hazard
Wear steeled toed boots and other personal safety equipment. Being aware of
surroundings. Life vest are to be worn if work is within 10 feet of the water. A private
contractor will locate utilities, prior to hand augering.
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4.2.5 Operational Hazards
Drill rig, overhead equipment, and loud noises
4.2.5.1 Methods / equipment used to protect employees from hazard
Standard drilling safety practices including wearing a hard hat, ear plugs, steel-toed
boots, etc.
4.2.6 Other Hazards
None
4.2.6.1 Methods /equipment used to protect employees from hazard
4.3 Task 3 - Installation of Groundwater Monitoring Wells
4.3.1 Task Description and Location
Six well nests will be installed consisting of a shallow (~15 feet deep) and intermediate (~35 feet
deep) groundwater monitoring wells on the site. One of the wells will be placed upgradient of
suspected contamination sources. Groundwater samples will be collected from the monitoring
wells and analyzed for VOCs, SVOCs, metals, PCBs, and pesticides.
A solid slug in situ permeability test will be performed with a pressure transducer and data logger
and several sets of synoptic groundwater level data will be collected.
4.3.2 Chemical Hazards
The following substances are known or suspected to be on site. The primary hazards of each
substance are identified as follows.
Substance- Naphthalene PEL or TLV - none established
Medium - soil, water Primary Hazard - Inhalation, ingestion, skin contact
Warning Properties - white to light yellow crystals - toxic fumes
Substance- Benzene PEL or TLV- 1 ppm
Medium-water Primary Hazard- Inhalation, ingestion, skin contact
Warning Properties- Colorless liquid with a sweet, pungent, characteristic odor
Substance- Ethylbenzene PEL or TLV- 100 ppm
Medium-water Primary Hazard- Inhalation, ingestion, skin contact
Warning Properties- Colorless to yellow, oily liquid with an aromatic odor
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Substance-p-Isopropyltoluene (p-cymene) PEL or TLV - None (note: used as a food additive
Medium - soil, water Primary Hazard - similar to toluene
Warning Properties -skin dryness, headaches, nausea (note: p-cymene is a food additive
Substance- 1,2,4-Trichlorobenzene PEL or TLV- 5 ppm
Medium-water Primary Hazard- Inhalation and ingestion
Warning Properties-Colorless liquid or white crystals, characteristic odor
Substance- 1-Methylnaphthalene PEL or TLV- none established
Medium-water Primary Hazard- Inhalation and ingestion
Warning Properties-Colorless liquid, decomposes on heating producing acrid smoke
Substance- 2-Methylnaphthalene PEL or TLV- none established
Medium-water Primary Hazard- Inhalation and ingestion
Warning Properties- Crystals - decomposes on heating producing acrid smoke
Substance-Acenaphthene PEL or TLV-Not available (oral ingestion 20 ppb in drinking water
(Florida)
Medium-water Primary Hazard- Necrosis of skin and membrane
Warning Properties- Irritating to eyes, skin and mucus membranes
Substance- Fluoranthene PEL or TLV- 1 ppm
Medium-water Primary Hazard-
Warning Properties-
Substance- Fluorene PEL or TLV- 1 ppm
Medium-water Primary Hazard-
Warning Properties-
Substance- Phenanthrene PEL or TLV- 0.2 ppm
Medium-water Primary Hazard- Inhalation, ingestion and skin contact
Warning Properties- Black or dark brown amorphous residue
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Substance- Pyrene PEL or TLV- 0.2 ppm
Medium-water Primary Hazard- Inhalation, ingestion and skin contact
Warning Properties- Black or dark brown amorphous residue
Substance- Arsenic PEL or TLV- TWA 0.01 ppm
Medium-soil, water Primary Hazard-Inhalation, skin contact and ingestion
Warning Properties- Silver-gray or tin-white, brittle, odorless solid
Substance- Barium PEL or TLV- 0.5 ppm
Medium-water Primary Hazard- Ingestion
Warning Properties- Yellowish to white lustrous solid in various forms
Substance- Beryllium PEL or TLV- 0.002 ppm
Medium-soil, water Primary Hazard- Inhalation, ingestion, skin contact
Warning Properties- Grey to white metal or powder
Substance- Cadmium PEL or TLV- 0.005 ppm TWA
Medium-water Primary Hazard- Inhalation of aerosol and ingestion
Warning Properties- Soft blue-white metal lumps or grey powder - dust explosion
possible if mixed with air
Substance- Chromium PEL or TLV- 0.5 ppm
Medium-soil, water Primary Hazard- Inhalation, ingestion, skin contact
Warning Properties- Steel grey lutrous metal
Substance- Copper PEL or TLV- 1.0 ppm (dust)
Medium-soil, water Primary Hazard- Inhalation, ingestion, skin contact
Warning Properties- Red powder, turns green on exposure to moist air
Substance- Lead PEL or TLV- 0.050 ppm
Medium-soil, water Primary Hazard- Inhalation, ingestion
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Warning Properties-Bluish-white or silver-grey solid in various forms.
Tarnishes with air exposure
Substance- Nickel PEL or TLV- 1.0 ppm
Medium-water Primary Hazard- Inhalation of dust and ingestion
Warning Properties-Odorless silvery metallic solid in various forms, dust explosion possible
Substance- Selenium PEL or TLV- 0.2 ppm
Medium-water Primary Hazard- Inhalation, ingestion and skin contact
Warning Properties- Odorless solid in various forms
Substance- Zinc PEL or TLV- 10 ppm (dust)
Medium-soil, water Primary Hazard- Inhalation, ingestion
Warning Properties- Odorless white powder or crystals
Substance- Antimony PEL or TLV- 0.5 ppm
Medium-water Primary Hazard- Inhalation of aerosol and ingestion
Warning Properties- Silver-white, lustrous, hard, brittle metal or dark gray powder
Dust explosion possible if mixed with air
Substance- Mercury PEL or TLV- 0.1 ppm
Medium-water Primary Hazard- Inhalation, ingestion, skin contact
Warning Properties- Silver-white, heavy, odorless liquid
Substance- 4,4'-DDD PEL or TLV- Not available
Medium-water Primary Hazard- probable human carcinogen
Warning Properties-
Substance- 4, 4'-DDT PEL or TLV- 0.5 ppm
Medium-water Primary Hazard- Inhalation, ingestion, skin contact
Warning Properties-Colorless crystals or off-white powder with a slight, aromatic odor
Substance- Aldrin PEL or TLV- 0.25 ppm
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Medium-water Primary Hazard- Skin contact and ingestion
Warning Properties- Colorless crystals
Substance- Isodrin PEL or TLV- Not available
Medium-water Primary Hazard- Central nervous system
Warning Properties- Malaise, headache, nausea, vomiting, dizziness, and tremors
Substance- PCB's PEL or TLV- 0.5 ppm
Medium-soil, water Primary Hazard- Skin absorption, ingestion, inhalation
Warning Properties- Light yellow viscous liquid.
Hazardous Substances Information Forms for these chemicals have been completed and are
attached to this Health and Safety Plan as Appendix A.
The methods and PPE used to protect employees from these chemicals will be covered elsewhere
in this plan.
4.3.3 Biological Hazards
§ Stinging insects
§ Biting insects
§ Poisonous snakes
§ Feral cats
4.3.3.1 Methods / equipment used to protect employees from hazard
Use insect repellent and be aware of surrounds.
4.3.4 Physical Hazards
§ Water body - Trent River
§ Underground utilities
§ Abandoned buildings - unstable physical structures
4.3.4.1 Methods / equipment used to protect employees from hazard
Wear steeled-toed boots and other required personal safety equipment. Being aware of
surroundings and life vest are to be worn if work is within 10 feet of the water. A
private contractor will locate utilities, prior to hand augering.
4.3.5 Operational Hazards
None
4.3.5.1 Methods / equipment used to protect employees from hazard
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4.3.6 Other Hazards
None
4.3.6.1 Methods / equipment used to protect employees from hazard
4.4 Task 4-Collection of Surface Water Samples
4.4.1 Task Description and Location
Five surface water samples will be collected from the Trent River. Samples are to be analyzed for
VOCs, SVOCs, metals, and PCBs.
4.4.2 Chemical Hazards
The following substances are known or suspected to be on site. The primary hazards of each
substance are identified as follows.
Substance- Naphthalene PEL or TLV - none established
Medium - soil, water Primary Hazard - Inhalation, ingestion, skin contact
Warning Properties - white to light yellow crystals - toxic fumes
Substance- Benzene PEL or TLV- 1 ppm
Medium-water Primary Hazard- Inhalation, ingestion, skin contact
Warning Properties- Colorless liquid with a sweet, pungent, characteristic odor
Substance- Ethylbenzene PEL or TLV- 100 ppm
Medium-water Primary Hazard- Inhalation, ingestion, skin contact
Warning Properties- Colorless to yellow, oily liquid with an aromatic odor
Substance-p-Isopropyltoluene (p-cymene) PEL or TLV - None (note: used as a food additive
Medium - soil, water Primary Hazard - similar to toluene
Warning Properties -skin dryness, headaches, nausea (note: p-cymene is a food additive
Substance- 1,2,4-Trichlorobenzene PEL or TLV- 5 ppm
Medium-water Primary Hazard- Inhalation and ingestion
Warning Properties-Colorless liquid or white crystals, characteristic odor
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Substance- 1-Methylnaphthalene PEL or TLV- none established
Medium-water Primary Hazard- Inhalation and ingestion
Warning Properties-Colorless liquid, decomposes on heating producing acrid smoke
Substance- 2-Methylnaphthalene PEL or TLV- none established
Medium-water Primary Hazard- Inhalation and ingestion
Warning Properties- Crystals - decomposes on heating producing acrid smoke
Substance-Acenaphthene PEL or TLV-Not available (oral ingestion 20 ppb in drinking water
(Florida)
Medium-water Primary Hazard- Necrosis of skin and membrane
Warning Properties- Irritating to eyes, skin and mucus membranes
Substance- Fluoranthene PEL or TLV- 1 ppm
Medium-water Primary Hazard-
Warning Properties-
Substance- Fluorene PEL or TLV- 1 ppm
Medium-water Primary Hazard-
Warning Properties-
Substance- Phenanthrene PEL or TLV- 0.2 ppm
Medium-water Primary Hazard- Inhalation, ingestion and skin contact
Warning Properties- Black or dark brown amorphous residue
Substance- Pyrene PEL or TLV- 0.2 ppm
Medium-water Primary Hazard- Inhalation, ingestion and skin contact
Warning Properties- Black or dark brown amorphous residue
Substance- Arsenic PEL or TLV- TWA 0.01 ppm
Medium-soil, water Primary Hazard-Inhalation, skin contact and ingestion
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Warning Properties- Silver-gray or tin-white, brittle, odorless solid
Substance- Barium PEL or TLV- 0.5 ppm
Medium-water Primary Hazard- Ingestion
Warning Properties- Yellowish to white lustrous solid in various forms
Substance- Beryllium PEL or TLV- 0.002 ppm
Medium-soil, water Primary Hazard- Inhalation, ingestion, skin contact
Warning Properties- Grey to white metal or powder
Substance- Cadmium PEL or TLV- 0.005 ppm TWA
Medium-water Primary Hazard- Inhalation of aerosol and ingestion
Warning Properties- Soft blue-white metal lumps or grey powder - dust explosion
possible if mixed with air
Substance- Chromium PEL or TLV- 0.5 ppm
Medium-soil, water Primary Hazard- Inhalation, ingestion, skin contact
Warning Properties- Steel grey lutrous metal
Substance- Copper PEL or TLV- 1.0 ppm (dust)
Medium-soil, water Primary Hazard- Inhalation, ingestion, skin contact
Warning Properties- Red powder, turns green on exposure to moist air
Substance- Lead PEL or TLV- 0.050 ppm
Medium-soil, water Primary Hazard- Inhalation, ingestion
Warning Properties-Bluish-white or silver-grey solid in various forms.
Tarnishes with air exposure
Substance- Nickel PEL or TLV- 1.0 ppm
Medium-water Primary Hazard- Inhalation of dust and ingestion
Warning Properties-Odorless silvery metallic solid in various forms, dust explosion possible
Substance- Selenium PEL or TLV- 0.2 ppm
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Medium-water Primary Hazard- Inhalation, ingestion and skin contact
Warning Properties- Odorless solid in various forms
Substance- Zinc PEL or TLV- 10 ppm (dust)
Medium-soil, water Primary Hazard- Inhalation, ingestion
Warning Properties- Odorless white powder or crystals
Substance- Antimony PEL or TLV- 0.5 ppm
Medium-water Primary Hazard- Inhalation of aerosol and ingestion
Warning Properties- Silver-white, lustrous, hard, brittle metal or dark gray powder
Dust explosion possible if mixed with air
Substance- Mercury PEL or TLV- 0.1 ppm
Medium-water Primary Hazard- Inhalation, ingestion, skin contact
Warning Properties- Silver-white, heavy, odorless liquid
Substance- 4,4'-DDD PEL or TLV- Not available
Medium-water Primary Hazard- probable human carcinogen
Warning Properties-
Substance- 4, 4'-DDT PEL or TLV- 0.5 ppm
Medium-water Primary Hazard- Inhalation, ingestion, skin contact
Warning Properties-Colorless crystals or off-white powder with a slight, aromatic odor
Substance- Aldrin PEL or TLV- 0.25 ppm
Medium-water Primary Hazard- Skin contact and ingestion
Warning Properties- Colorless crystals
Substance- Isodrin PEL or TLV- Not available
Medium-water Primary Hazard- Central nervous system
Warning Properties- Malaise, headache, nausea, vomiting, dizziness, and tremors
Substance- PCB's PEL or TLV- 0.5 ppm
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Medium-soil, water Primary Hazard- Skin absorption, ingestion, inhalation
Warning Properties- Light yellow viscous liquid.
Hazardous Substances Information Forms for these chemicals have been completed and are
attached to this Health and Safety Plan as Appendix A.
The methods and PPE used to protect employees from these chemicals will be covered elsewhere
in the plan.
4.4.3 Biological Hazards
§ Stinging insects
§ Biting insects
§ Poisonous snakes
4.4.3.1 Methods / equipment used to protect employees from hazard
Use insect repellent and be aware of surroundings.
4.4.4 Physical Hazards
Samples are being collected from the Trent River
4.4.4.1 Methods / equipment used to protect employees from hazard
A life jacket will be worn throughout the sampling procedure.
4.4.5 Operational Hazards
None
4.4.5.1 Methods / equipment used to protect employees from hazard
4.4.6 Other Hazards
None
4.4.6.1 Methods / equipment used to protect employees from hazard
4.5 Task 5-Collection of Sediment Samples
4.5.1 Task Description and Location
Samples of the soil sediment will be collected from the Trent River along transects perpendicular
to the shore. Samples will be analyzed for total and TCLP metals and PCBs.
4.5.2 Chemical Hazards
The following substances are known or suspected to be on site. The primary hazards of each
substance are identified as follows.
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Substance- Naphthalene PEL or TLV - none established
Medium - soil, water Primary Hazard - Inhalation, ingestion, skin contact
Warning Properties - white to light yellow crystals - toxic fumes
Substance- Benzene PEL or TLV- 1 ppm
Medium-water Primary Hazard- Inhalation, ingestion, skin contact
Warning Properties- Colorless liquid with a sweet, pungent, characteristic odor
Substance- Ethylbenzene PEL or TLV- 100 ppm
Medium-water Primary Hazard- Inhalation, ingestion, skin contact
Warning Properties- Colorless to yellow, oily liquid with an aromatic odor
Substance- 1,2,4-Trichlorobenzene PEL or TLV- 5 ppm
Medium-water Primary Hazard- Inhalation and ingestion
Warning Properties-Colorless liquid or white crystals, characteristic odor
Substance- 1-Methylnaphthalene PEL or TLV- none established
Medium-water Primary Hazard- Inhalation and ingestion
Warning Properties-Colorless liquid, decomposes on heating producing acrid smoke
Substance- 2-Methylnaphthalene PEL or TLV- none established
Medium-water Primary Hazard- Inhalation and ingestion
Warning Properties- Crystals - decomposes on heating producing acrid smoke
Substance-Acenaphthene PEL or TLV-Not available (oral ingestion 20 ppb in drinking water
(Florida)
Medium-water Primary Hazard- Necrosis of skin and membrane
Warning Properties- Irritating to eyes, skin and mucus membranes
Substance- Fluoranthene PEL or TLV- 1 ppm
Medium-water Primary Hazard-
Warning Properties-
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Substance- Fluorene PEL or TLV- 1 ppm
Medium-water Primary Hazard-
Warning Properties-
Substance- Phenanthrene PEL or TLV- 0.2 ppm
Medium-water Primary Hazard- Inhalation, ingestion and skin contact
Warning Properties- Black or dark brown amorphous residue
Substance- Pyrene PEL or TLV- 0.2 ppm
Medium-water Primary Hazard- Inhalation, ingestion and skin contact
Warning Properties- Black or dark brown amorphous residue
Substance- Arsenic PEL or TLV- TWA 0.01 ppm
Medium-soil, water Primary Hazard-Inhalation, skin contact and ingestion
Warning Properties- Silver-gray or tin-white, brittle, odorless solid
Substance- Barium PEL or TLV- 0.5 ppm
Medium-water Primary Hazard- Ingestion
Warning Properties- Yellowish to white lustrous solid in various forms
Substance- Beryllium PEL or TLV- 0.002 ppm
Medium-soil, water Primary Hazard- Inhalation, ingestion, skin contact
Warning Properties- Grey to white metal or powder
Substance- Cadmium PEL or TLV- 0.005 ppm TWA
Medium-water Primary Hazard- Inhalation of aerosol and ingestion
Warning Properties- Soft blue-white metal lumps or grey powder - dust explosion
possible if mixed with air
Substance- Chromium PEL or TLV- 0.5 ppm
Medium-soil, water Primary Hazard- Inhalation, ingestion, skin contact
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Warning Properties- Steel grey lutrous metal
Substance- Copper PEL or TLV- 1.0 ppm (dust)
Medium-soil, water Primary Hazard- Inhalation, ingestion, skin contact
Warning Properties- Red powder, turns green on exposure to moist air
Substance- Lead PEL or TLV- 0.050 ppm
Medium-soil, water Primary Hazard- Inhalation, ingestion
Warning Properties-Bluish-white or silver-grey solid in various forms.
Tarnishes with air exposure
Substance- Nickel PEL or TLV- 1.0 ppm
Medium-water Primary Hazard- Inhalation of dust and ingestion
Warning Properties-Odorless silvery metallic solid in various forms, dust explosion possible
Substance- Selenium PEL or TLV- 0.2 ppm
Medium-water Primary Hazard- Inhalation, ingestion and skin contact
Warning Properties- Odorless solid in various forms
Substance- Zinc PEL or TLV- 10 ppm (dust)
Medium-soil, water Primary Hazard- Inhalation, ingestion
Warning Properties- Odorless white powder or crystals
Substance- Antimony PEL or TLV- 0.5 ppm
Medium-water Primary Hazard- Inhalation of aerosol and ingestion
Warning Properties- Silver-white, lustrous, hard, brittle metal or dark gray powder
Dust explosion possible if mixed with air
Substance- Mercury PEL or TLV- 0.1 ppm
Medium-water Primary Hazard- Inhalation, ingestion, skin contact
Warning Properties- Silver-white, heavy, odorless liquid
Substance- 4,4'-DDD PEL or TLV- Not available
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Medium-water Primary Hazard- probable human carcinogen
Warning Properties-
Substance- 4, 4'-DDT PEL or TLV- 0.5 ppm
Medium-water Primary Hazard- Inhalation, ingestion, skin contact
Warning Properties-Colorless crystals or off-white powder with a slight, aromatic odor
Substance- Aldrin PEL or TLV- 0.25 ppm
Medium-water Primary Hazard- Skin contact and ingestion
Warning Properties- Colorless crystals
Substance- Isodrin PEL or TLV- Not available
Medium-water Primary Hazard- Central nervous system
Warning Properties- Malaise, headache, nausea, vomiting, dizziness, and tremors
Substance- PCB's PEL or TLV- 0.5 ppm
Medium-soil, water Primary Hazard- Skin absorption, ingestion, inhalation
Warning Properties- Light yellow viscous liquid.
Hazardous Substances Information Forms for these chemicals have been completed and are
attached to this Health and Safety Plan as Appendix A.
The methods and PPE used to protect employees from these chemicals will be covered elsewhere
in the plan.
4.5.3 Biological Hazards
§ Stinging insects
§ Biting insects
§ Poisonous snakes
4.531 Methods / equipment used to protect employees from hazard
Use insect repellent and be aware of surroundings.
4.5.4 Physical Hazards
Samples are being collected from the Trent River
4.541 Methods / equipment used to protect employees from hazard
A life jacket will be worn throughout the sampling procedure.
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4.5.5 Operational Hazards
Use of a boat will be needed
4.5.5.1 Methods / equipment used to protect employees from hazard
Follow proper boat safety and obey coast guard rules.
4.5.6 Other Hazards
None
4.5.6.1 Methods / equipment used to protect employees from hazard
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5.0 PERSONNEL TRAINING REQUIREMENTS
5.1 Pre-assignment and Annual Refresher Training
All S& ME personnel involved on on-site activities at this site must have completed 40 hours of
HAZWOPER instruction, and must have had 8 hours of update instruction within the past 12
months.
If it is anticipated that respiratory protection will be necessary on this project, current (within the
past 12 months) respirator training is required.
Those employees who have not had a minimum of 3 days of actual field experience under a skilled
supervisor shall not be allowed to function independently of an immediate supervisor .
5.2 Site Supervisor Training
Employees who function in a supervisory capacity shall have an additional 8 hours of managers training.
5.3 Site Specific Training
A site-specific health and safety meeting shall be conducted prior to starting the work each day. The
topics to be covered are those that are addressed in this health and safety plan. Additional training shall be
done whenever new substances, processes, procedures or equipment are introduced into the work place or
if a new or previously unrecognized hazard is discovered.
5.4 Documentation
¨ Pre-assignment, annual and supervisor training is documented in APPENDIX E, “Medical
Surveillance and Training Status of Personnel.”
¨ Site safety meetings are to be documented in APPENDIX C, “Site Safety Meetings”.
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6.0 PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT
6.1 LEVELS OF PROTECTION
Based on the evaluation of the potential hazards on the site, the following levels of personal protection have
been designated for the following applicable work areas and tasks:
LOCATION TASK LEVEL OF PROTECTION
Area of Concern 1 A B C D Other
2 A B C D Other
3 A B C D Other
4 A B C D Other
5 A B C D Other
A B C D Other
A B C D Other
LOCATION TASK LEVEL OF PROTECTION
Decontamination 1 A B C D Other
Area 2 A B C D Other
3 A B C D Other
4 A B C D Other
5 A B C D Other
A B C D Other
A B C D Other
The hazardous substance forms and manufacturers specifications have been used to determine the chemical
resistance and integrity of protective equipment.
Specific protective equipment for each level of protection is as follows:
NO CHANGES TO THE SPECIFIED LEVELS OF PROTECTION SHALL BE MADE WITHOUT THE
APPROVAL OF BOTH THE SITE SAFETY OFFICER AND THE SITE MANAGER.
6.2 Level A Personal Protective Equipment
Under this Health and Safety Plan, work will not be done if Level A PPE is required.
6.3 Level B Personal Protective Equipment
6.3.1 Level B equipment for Task number(s)
A. Pressure-demand, full face-piece self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA), or pressure-demand
supplied air respirator with escape SCBA
B. Hooded chemical-resistance clothing
¨Outer Type Tyvek (coated
¨Inner Type Uniform
C. Chemical resistant gloves
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¨Outer Type Nitrile
¨Inner Type Nitrile (double)
D. Chemical-resistant steel toe and shank
¨Boot Type Standard
¨Boot Covers Coated Tyvek
E. Hard Hat
F.Other & Types
¨
¨
6.4 Level C Personal Protective Equipment
6.4.1 Level C equipment for Task number (s)
A. Full-face, air purifying, cartridge equipped respirator
¨ Cartridge Type - Organic vapor, dust (P100)
B. Hooded chemical-resistance clothing
¨ Outer Type Tyvek
¨ Inner Type
C. Chemical resistant gloves
¨ Outer Type Nitrile
¨ Inner Type Vinyl
D. Chemical-resistant steel toe and shank
¨ Boot Type Standard
¨ Boot Covers Tyvek
E. Hard Hat
F. Other & Types
¨ Ear plugs
¨
¨
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6.5 Level D Personal Protective Equipment
6.5.1 Level D equipment for Task number(s) 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5
A.Outerwear Uniform Coveralls Tyvek
B. Hardhat (Standard)
C.Gloves Standard Chemical resistant Type Nitrile
D.Steel-toed boots Chemical resistant Type
E.Hearing protection (use wen around drill rig)
F.Safety Eyewear Glasses w/ side shields Goggles
G.Other (specify) _Life Perserver when on or near Trent River
6.6 Reassessment of PPE
If additional chemicals or hazards are found to be present on site, or if the PPE chosen does not function
properly, then the site health and safety officer will reassess the type of PPE that is being used. These
changes shall be noted and approved in APPENDIX F, “Amendments to Site Health & Safety Plan”.
6.7 Work Mission Duration
45 Days (estimated)
6.8 SOP for Respiratory Devices
Whenever engineering or administrative controls are not feasible, employees will be provided with the
appropriate respiratory equipment. The project manager or site safety officer knowledgeable in the proper
application of respiratory protection will select equipment based on anticipated hazards to be encountered.
6.8.1 Fit tests
¨ All employees who will be required to wear a respirator will have successfully been fit-tested for
negative pressure respirators within the past 12 months.
¨ Positive and negative pressure tests will be performed prior to each use.
6.8.2 Medical certification
¨ All employees who will be required to wear a respirator will be medically qualified for that type
of respirator.
6.8.3 Training
¨ Employees who will be required to wear a respirator will have been trained on how to wear,
adjust and clean the respirator. The training shall have been done within the past 12 months.
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6.8.4 Cartridges
¨ Cartridge shall be replaced at a minimum daily or at the sign of “breakthrough”, whichever is
shorter. “Breakthrough” will be determined by awareness of any warning property discussed in
Section 4.2
6.9 SOP Personal Protective Equipment
The hazardous substance forms and manufacturer’s specifications have been used to determine the
chemical resistance and integrity of protective equipment. The project manager or site safety officer
knowledgeable in the proper application of personal protective equipment will select equipment based on
anticipated hazards.
6.9.1 Applicability
All employees covered by this plan are required to adhere to the PPE requirements of this plan. Failure to
do so may result in being directed to leave the site, and disciplinary action including termination may
result.
6.9.2 Taping
In Level B and Level C situations clothing shall be duct taped where an article of clothing joins another.
For example, pants must be taped to boots and sleeves taped to gloves.
6.9.3 Training
Employees shall be trained in the proper use, care, limitations, and in how to don and doff any PPE they
may be required to use.
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7.0 MEDICAL SURVEILLANCE REQUIREMENTS
S&ME has established a Medical Surveillance Program (Program) for employees who may need to wear a
respirator while involved in the evaluation and cleanup of hazardous waste sites. The purpose of the Program is to
identify illnesses or problems that could put an employee at an unusual risk from exposures. The Program will help
see that each employee can safely use negative pressure respirators and withstand heat stress. Information gathered
during the Program will be used to establish and maintain a medical database for employees in order to monitor any
abnormal conditions, which may be related to work exposure. S&ME maintains the right to exclude certain
individuals from particular assignments based on previous exposures and/or examination results. The Program
includes:
A. A baseline physical examination;
B. The review of each Site Specific Health and Safety Plan and potential exposure list to determine the need for
specific biological and medical monitoring;
C. Medical evaluation after known or suspected hazardous exposures;
D. Annual and exit physical examinations with attention given to specific exposures and /or symptoms.
7.1 Site Specific Monitoring
7.2 Documentation
¨ Personnel medical surveillance documentation can be found in APPENDIX E, “Medical
Surveillance and Training Status of Personnel”.
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8.0 AREA AMBIENT AIR MONITORING REQUIREMENT AND ACTION LEVELS
8.1 Ambient Air Monitoring
Ambient air monitoring shall be performed on site at specified intervals, and prior to beginning new work
at a different portion of the site, to confirm the presence or absence of hazardous conditions. Continuous
monitoring is required above the Action Level. The following table summarizes the ambient hazards,
types of monitoring equipment required, monitoring frequencies, action levels, and actions of each task.
8.2 Instrument Calibration
All equipment shall be calibrated before and after each use. The readings shall be recorded with the
instrument readings that were taking between calibrations.
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ACTION LEVELS
TASK
NO.
AMBIENT
HAZARD
MONITORING
EQUIPMENT
FREQUENCY ACTION
LEVEL
ACTION
1
VOC, SVOC, metals,
PCB
TVA, Personal Air
Monitoring
TVA = 15 minutes
Personal Air monitoring
= one time
TVA = 1 ppm
above ambient.
Personal Air
Monitoring
Stop work for 15 minutes, monitor, and if TVA
readings fall below 5 ppm. Resume work.
Otherwise apply engineering controls (e.g., fans)
For Personal Air Monitoring , apply engineering
controls. (e.g., fans). Otherwise upgrade to
appropriate PPE for respirator protection.
2
VOC, SVOC, metals,
PCB
TVA, Personal Air
Monitoring
TVA = 15 minutes
Personal Air monitoring
= one time
TVA = 1 ppm
above ambient.
Personal Air
Monitoring
Stop work for 15 minutes, monitor, and if TVA
readings fall below 5 ppm. Resume work.
Otherwise apply engineering controls (e.g., fans)
For Personal Air Monitoring , apply engineering
controls. (e.g., fans). Otherwise upgrade to
appropriate PPE for respirator protection.
3
VOC, SVOC, metals,
PCB
TVA, Personal Air
Monitoring
TVA = 15 minutes
Personal Air monitoring
= one time
TVA = 1 ppm
above ambient.
Personal Air
Monitoring
Stop work for 15 minutes, monitor, and if TVA
readings fall below 5 ppm. Resume work.
Otherwise apply engineering controls (e.g., fans)
For Personal Air Monitoring , apply engineering
controls. (e.g., fans). Otherwise upgrade to
appropriate PPE for respirator protection.
4
Metals, PCB, VOCs,
SVOCs
Not applicable. Use
worse case monitoring
from Tasks 1 through 3
to select appropriate PPE
Upgrade
Not applicable PEL, TLV Upgrade to appropriate respirator protection and
PPE
5
Metals, PCB Not applicable. Use
worse case monitoring
from Tasks 1 through 3
to select appropriate PPE
Upgrade
Not applicable PEL, TLV Upgrade to appropriate respirator protection and
PPE
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9.0 SITE CONTROL MEASURES
9.1 Buddy System
Employees will be organized into work groups in such a manner that each employee of the work group is
designated to be observed by at least one other employee in the work group. This shall be done for all
work in the Area of Concern.
9.2 Communications Procedures
Site communications will consist of verbal communication.
Four vehicle horn blast repeated several times is the emergency signal to indicate that all personnel should
leave the work area.
The following standard hand signals will be used in case of failure hear verbal commands:
HAND CLUTCHING THROAT - Out of air, can’t breathe
HANDS ON TOP OF HEAD - Need assistance
THUMBS UP - OK/I’m alright/I understand
THUMBS DOWN - No/negative
GRIP PARTNER’S WRIST - Leave area immediately
OR BOTH HANDS AROUND
PARTNER’S WAIST
9.3 Control Boundaries
Control boundaries will consist of a Support Zone, Decontamination Area and the Area of Concern where
contamination is suspect. The Support Zone will be designated near the entrance of the site or an
alternative area based on accessibility
9.4 On-site Command Post
The on-site Command Post and staging area will be established in an area that is away from an Area of
Concern and is readily accessible to site workers.
9.5 Personnel Site Activity Log
All personnel and visitors must sign in and out when entering or leaving the site. This shall be
documented on APPENDIX D, “Personnel Site Activity Log”.
9.6 Visitors
Non-S&ME employees and non-client employees will not be allowed to visit the site unless pre-approvals
are obtained from both the site manager and the client.
9.7 Safe Work Practices
A. Appropriate PPE shall be worn at all times as indicated by this plan.
B. Eating, drinking, smoking, chewing gum or tobacco are prohibited at or within 25 feet of the Area
of Concern or sampling locations.
C. Hands, forearms, and face will be thoroughly washed with soap, rinsed and dried upon leaving the
Area of Concern or the BBW site.
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D. Contact with potentially contaminated area should be avoided – do not walk through puddles,
pools, mud, etc. Whenever possible, avoid kneeling, learning, or sitting on the ground or
equipment.
E.Facial hair which interferes with the face to respirator seal shall be removed prior to donning a
respirator.
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10.0 DECONTAMINATION PLAN
10.1 Standard Operating Procedures
All personnel and equipment leaving the Area of Concern shall be thoroughly decontaminated. For Level
B and Level C activities, if determined needed, will need an amendment to this Health and Safety Plan,
For standard Level D protection, the initial decontamination steps in the Area of Concern will be
performed by individuals performing the sampling. Care shall be taken to minimize employee contact
with hazardous substances and equipment that have contacted hazardous substances.
10.2 Decontamination Equipment and Decontaminating Solutions
The following decontamination equipment and solutions will be utilized on this site:
10.3 Decontamination Sequence
10.3.1 Personnel, for Level B and C
A. Remove all loose soil.
B.Wash outer clothing layer (Coated Tyvek) with non-phosphate soap and tap water rinse
C.Remove and store clothing in storage racks/hangers.
10.3.2 Equipment, Type(s)
A.Remove all loose soil
B.Wash with non-phosphate soap
C.Rinse with tap water and then rinse with isopropanol
D.Rinse with de-ionized water
10.4 Containment and Disposal of Contaminated Solutions and Waste
10.41 Containment
plastic sheeting bermed
10.42 Storage/Disposal
55-Gallon drums
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11.0 CONFINED SPACE ENTRY PROCEDURES
No Confined Space Entry will be performed for this scope of work. If confined space work is required, this Health
and Safety Plan will be amended.
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12.0 SPILL CONTAINMENT PROGRAM
All drums will be stored in an area away from vehicular traffic, placed on plastic sheeting that is bermed, which
will be able to contain 55-gallons of liquid. All drums will be sealed at the end of the each workday, labeled, and
placed on top of the storage area.
A Spill Containment Kit will be available on-site.
When drums a full of investigative derived waste, a waste contractor will be contacted to remove the drum and to
dispose of its contents.
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13.0 EMERGENCY RESPONSE/CONTINGENCY PLAN
13.1 Personnel Roles/Lines of Authority
In the event of an on-site emergency during the field investigation, the S&ME Site Safety Officer or his or
her designee, will serve as Emergency Coordinator. The Emergency Coordinator shall be responsible for
notification and coordination with off-site services. The Emergency Coordinator has the authority to
commit team resources as may be required to prevent, reduce or eliminate the emergency.
13.2 First Aid
There will be at least one individual on site at all times who is certified and current in cardiopulmonary
resuscitation and first aid. This individual will provide limited services while waiting for trained medical
personnel.
13.3 Emergency Recognition, Prevention and Reporting
The project manager and the Site Safety Officer shall be notified promptly of any on-site emergency.
13.3.1 Fire/Explosion
Twenty-pound dry chemical fire extinguishers shall be available on each piece of equipment and in the
Contamination Reduction Zone. Any fire, regardless of how small or contained, must be reported to the
local fire department immediately.
Procedures for a fire or explosion
A.The Emergency Coordinator shall sound the emergency site signal and notify the local fire
department. The signal for a fire/explosion is
B.Emergency team members shall position themselves upwind of the fire to avoid smoke and
potentially toxic vapors/gases and shall use on-site fire extinguishers and shovels to contain the
fire.
C.Site personnel shall turn fire-fighting responsibilities over to fire department personnel upon their
arrival, assisting only as specifically directed by such personnel.
D.In the event of an evacuation order, personnel shall assemble at the Command Post for
instructions and head count by the Emergency Coordinator.
E.The “Buddy System” will be used for site investigation operations as well as in emergencies.
13.3.2 Personnel Injury/Chemical Exposure
In the event of personal injury or chemical exposure to a member of the work team, the Emergency
Coordinator shall be immediately notified.
A team member must accompany injured personnel to the emergency care facility that can provide medical
personnel with information relative to the injury or exposure. In the case of an exposure, the Hazard
Assessment Section of this document shall be made available to the medical personnel.
If the injured person’s clothing is contaminated with potentially toxic materials, remove as much clothing
as possible, given the type of injury, prior to transporting. Clothing is not to be removed from burn
victims. For minor injuries, normal decontamination procedures shall be followed. Care must be taken to
avoid the injured area with decontamination solutions and equipment.
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13.3.3 Spills, Leaks and Discharges
In the event of a spill, leak or discharge of contaminants, which may pose a threat to human health or the
environment, including nearby residents, the Emergency Coordinator shall make an immediate assessment
of the threat. In performing the assessment, determination will be made whether or not the accident may
result in:
A. A threat to field teams requiring an increase in levels of PPE;
B. A threat to residents, workers or other members of the community near the site requiring
notification of the local authorities;
C. A threat to uncontaminated areas requiring immediate action to protect these areas;
D. An increase or change in the potential environmental hazards already present, requiring an
alteration of work plans
Actions which may be appropriate pending the results of the assessment include:
A. Halt all on-site work activities and/or evacuate the site;
B. Call local authorities and evaluate the potential need for downwind evacuation of off-site
personnel;
C. Implement the spill control/reduction procedures, or request assistance from local authorities for
spill control;
D. Revise work plan to eliminate the need to enter critical areas;
E. Abandon work until the incident has stabilized.
The assessment and response actions shall be coordinated with applicable contract and government
personnel who have authority or jurisdiction on the site.
13.4 Evacuation Plan
All site personnel will be evacuated from the Exclusion and Contamination Reduction Zone if either the
Site Manager or the Site Health and Safety Officer decides that personal safety of personnel is in danger.
If evacuation is necessary, personnel will be notified by verbal communications and the blasting of an
automobile horn in a sequence of four blasts repeatedly until all personnel have evacuated the work area.
The following procedures will apply during emergency evacuation.
A. Evacuation will take place through the normal contamination reduction corridor and the normal
decontamination procedures will be followed.
B. In the event that use of the normal contamination reduction corridor is deemed unsafe, evacuation
will be through the EMERGENCY ESCAPE ROUTE specified below. Decontamination team
personnel will proceed with the Site Health and Safety Officer to the appropriate exit point to
assist in decontamination of personnel.
C. Immediately upon completion of the decontamination procedures, personnel will proceed to the
command post and assemble there for instructions.
D. Personnel not requiring decontamination (those outside the contamination reduction zone) will
proceed immediately to the command post and assemble there for instructions.
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E. Upon arriving at the command post assembly area, all personnel must check in with the
checkpoint controls person if such is designated. All personnel responsible for emergency
procedures, such as CPR, first aid, fire control, etc., will identify themselves to the Site Health
and Safety Officer.
F. The Buddy System will be followed throughout the evacuation procedure.
13.5 Emergency Escape Route
The following emergency escape routes are designated for use in those situations where exiting the Area of
Concern cannot occur through the decontamination area, site personnel will leave the site through the .
(See Appendix I – Maps)
13.6 Critique of the Emergency Response Plan
After the emergency is stabilized or controlled, personnel who participated in the emergency shall critique
the Emergency Response Plan for effectiveness. It will then be amended as necessary to meet potential
emergencies in the future. Appropriate records shall be maintained and filed with regulatory agencies as
required.
13.7 Local Emergency Response Plan
13.7.1 Hospital (See attached map – Appendix I, Figure 3)
Name Craven Medical Center
Address 2000 Neuse Boulevard
New Bern, North Carolina
Phone [phone]
Directions From site, north on Metcalf Street. Go one block and turn left onto Pollock.
Go one block and turn right onto George Street. Go one block and turn left
onto U.S. Highway 17 (Broad Street), Go approx. 1/2 mile, veer right onto
Neuse Boulevard. The hospital is one block on the right
13.7.2 Ambulance
Phone 911
13.7.3 Fire Department
Phone: 911
13.7.4 Police
Phone: 911
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13.7.5 Job-site
Contact: Philippe Lafargue
Phone: [phone]
13.8 National or Regional Sources of Assistance
¨ S&ME, Inc. Ernie Parker 1-800-849-2517
¨ EPA (RCRA – Superfund Hotline)1-800-424-9346
¨ Chemtrec (24 hours)1-800-424-9300
¨ Bureau of Explosives 1-202-293-4048
¨ Communicable Disease Center 1-404-663-5313
¨ National Response Center 1-800-424-8802
¨ DOT, Office of Hazardous Operations 1-202-426-0656
¨ U.S. Coast Guard (major incidents)1-800-424-8802
¨ Pesticide Health Hotline [phone]
¨ Medical Service Network 1-800-874-4676
¨ S&ME Corporate Health & Safety
Dan Caton 1-800-849-2517
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APPENDIX A
HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCE INFORMATION
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APPENDIX B
CERTIFICATION OF SITE PERSONNEL
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APPENDIX B CERTIFICATION OF SITE PERSONNEL
By signing below, I certify that I have read this Health & Safety Plan and am familiar with its provisions and my own
proposed activities and responsibilities on site.
NAME (Signed)DATE

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APPENDIX C
SITE SAFETY MEETINGS
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APPENDIX C SITE SAFETY MEETINGS
Site Safety Meetings will be held at regular intervals, including at the beginning of site activities and at the
beginning of each day’s activities. Personnel in attendance at each meeting must sign and date the Site Safety
Meeting Attendance Roster.
Meeting Date:
Meeting Topic:
Presenter:
SIGNATURE DATE

Meeting Date:
Meeting Topic:
Presenter:
SIGNATURE DATE

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APPENDIX C SITE SAFETY MEETINGS (continued)
Site Safety Meetings will be held at regular intervals, including at the beginning of site activities and at the
beginning of each day’s activities. Personnel in attendance at each meeting must sign and date the Site Safety
Meeting Attendance Roster.
Meeting Date:
Meeting Topic:
Presenter:
SIGNATURE DATE

Meeting Date:
Meeting Topic:
Presenter:
SIGNATURE DATE

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APPENDIX D
PERSONNEL SITE ACTIVITY LOG
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APPENDIX D PERSONNEL SITE ACTIVITY LOG
All individuals must sign in and out when entering and leaving the site.
DATE NAME ACTIVITY RESPIRATORY
PROTECTION
TIME
IN
TIME
OUT
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APPENDIX D PERSONNEL SITE ACTIVITY LOG
All individuals must sign in and out when entering and leaving the site.
DATE NAME ACTIVITY RESPIRATORY
PROTECTION
TIME
IN
TIME
OUT
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DATE NAME ACTIVITY RESPIRATORY
PROTECTION
TIME
IN
TIME
OUT
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APPENDIX E
MEDICAL SURVEILLANCE AND TRAINING STATUS OF PERSONNEL
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APPENDIX E MEDICAL SURVEILLANCE AND TRAINING STATUS OF PERSONNEL
RALEIGH - E
BROWN S. MARK 237-92-4328 1040 04/25/91 01/08/01 07/15/91 10/27/92 04/12/00 01/08/01 09/20/00 Exp 10/01 Exp 10/02
BRYANT BOB 240-27-2188 1040 02/18/94 01/08/01 12/08/99 05/17/94 01/20/00 01/08/01 08/05/00 Exp 8/29/01 Exp 9/8/01
EINSMANN MATTHEW 250-55-4447 1040 06/17/94 02/07/00 06/22/94 06/04/96 07/26/00 01/08/01 08/04/00 Exp 8/29/01 Exp 10/00
HAMBLET CHRISTOPHER 246-96-6018 1040 01/24/97 02/07/00 03/10/97 04/06/00 11/30/00 01/11/99 08/04/00 Exp 8/29/01 Exp 9/8/01
HARRIS VERNON 246-68-1117 1040 09/08/00 01/08/01 04/17/00 01/08/01 09/08/00 Exp 8/29/01 Exp 8/29/03
HENRY W. LEE 242-04-1663 1040 02/23/90 07/01/00 04/06/00 03/07/00 05/04/00 Exp 8/29/01 Exp 8/29/03
JOHNSTON DEBORAH 239-17-7933 1040 05/08/98 01/08/01 12/16/99 04/06/00 04/10/00 01/08/01 08/04/00 Exp 8/29/01 Exp 9/8/01
KERSTEN SEAN 204-52-8145 1040 10/25/91 01/08/01 04/16/99 11/14/00 01/08/01 Exp. 12/00 Exp. 1/21/02
LANE ERVIN 248-75-0660 1040 01/08/01 01/08/01
PARKER ERNEST F.242-74-0464 1040 11/83 11/05/99 08/26/92 08/14/92 09/28/00 10/23/98 08/04/00 Exp 8/29/01 Exp 9/8/01
PEFFER SEAN 407-27-9496 1040 05/27/99 10/06/00 09/12/00 09/20/00
PETERMANN MARK 064-38-3743 1040 ?01/08/01 09/14/00 01/08/01 06/01/00
PITTMAN DENA 240-53-0312 1040 09/12/00
ROBERTS (ASB.)ELIZABETH 237-29-0971 1040 05/07/99 10/06/00 12/08/99 04/06/00 02/22/00 01/04/94 01/13/97 Exp 8/29/01 Exp 9/8/01
SCOTT KEVIN 110-66-4234 1040 05/14/93 01/08/01 04/06/00 03/01/00 01/08/01 Exp 8/29/01 Exp 9/8/01
TAYLOR S. THOMAS 461-02-3749 1040 11/30/00 09/12/00 12/14/00
WATTS SAMUEL 238-21-9448 1040 06/23/94 01/08/01 12/08/99 10/10/96 03/09/00 01/08/01 08/05/00 Exp 8/29/01 Exp 8/29/03
WOLOSZYN ED 190-52-3636 1040 08/10/90 01/08/01 10/11/90 08/14/92 03/30/00 01/08/01 08/04/00 Exp 8/29/01 Exp 9/8/01
LAST NAME FIRST NAME SS #LOCATION
40 HOUR
TRAINING
8 HOUR
TRAINING
3 DAY
SUPER.
SUPERVISOR
TRAINING 1ST AID
ANNUAL
PHYSICAL
RESP.
TRAINING
RESP. FIT
TEST CPR
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APPENDIX F
AMENDMENTS TO SITE SPECIFIC HEALTH AND SAFETY PLAN
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APPENDIX F AMENDMENTS TO SITE SPECIFIC HEALTH AND SAFETY PLAN
This Site Specific Health & Safety Plan is based on information available at the time of preparation. Unexpected conditions
may arise. It is important that personnel protective measures be thoroughly assessed by the Project Manager prior to and
during the planned activities. Unplanned activities and/or changes in the hazard status should initiate a review of, and
possible changes to, this Health and Safety Plan.
Changes in field activities or hazards:
Proposed Amendments:
Proposed By: Date:
Approved By: Date:
(Project Manager)
Approved By: Date:
(Branch Health & Safety Officer)
Amendment Number:
Effective Date:
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APPENDIX G
HEAT AND COLD STRESS PROTOCOL
HEAT AND COLD STRESS
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1.0 HEAT STRESS
1.1 Introduction
S&ME services performed in hot weather, such as drilling, construction
services, asbestos management, hazardous waste site activities, and other
field work, especially those that require wearing semi-permeable or
impermeable protective clothing, are likely to cause heat stress. It is
difficult to predict who will be affected and when, because individual
susceptibility varies. In addition, environmental factors include more than
the ambient air temperature. Radiant heat, air movement, conduction and
relative humidity all affect the individual's response to heat.
1.2 Heat Stress Protocol
Site-specific heat stress protocol shall be developed when S&ME
employees are required to work in conditions that increase the risk of heat
stress. These conditions include wearing semi-permeable or impermeable
clothing when the work-site adjusted temperature exceeds 70 F, working
at extreme metabolic loads (hard, heavy labor), etc.. An example of heat
stress protocol is included as Appendix G-1 of this section.
1.3 Training
S&ME employees who are required to work in conditions that increase the
risk of heat stress shall be trained on:
§ Hazards of heat stress
§ Recognition of cause, danger signs and symptoms
§ First-aid procedures
§ Employee responsibilities in avoiding heat stress
§ Use of PPE and other equipment
§ Dangers of using drugs and alcohol in heat stress conditions
1.4 Factors That Can Cause Heat Stress
Factors that influence the body's tolerance to heat include:
§ Clothing which decreases natural body ventilation
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§ Ambient temperatures of 70 F and above combined with the use of
protective clothing
§ Physical intolerance to heat conditions, (people who have had episodes
of advanced heat stress or heat stroke tend to have an intolerance to
heat)
§ Poor physical conditioning
§ Improper heat conditioning or acclimatization
§ Excessive humidity conditions
§ Some medications, alcohol and caffeinated drinks can cause the body
to loose excess amounts of fluids
§ Sex, (men usually have a higher tolerance to heat)
§ Obesity
§ Age, (younger people usually have a higher tolerance to heat than
those over age 40)
1.5 Heat Stress Disorders
1.5.1 Heat Fatigue
§ Cause - Lack of acclimatization
§ Signs and Symptoms - Impaired performance of skilled
sensorimotor, mental or vigilance jobs
§ Treatment - None, except to remove the individual from the heat
before a more serious heat-related condition develops
1.5.2 Heat Rashes
§ Cause - Skin that is persistently wetted by unevaporated sweat
§ Signs and Symptoms - Usually appears as red papules (pimples) in
areas where the clothing is restrictive
§ Treatment - Remove individual from heat, apply medicated
powder to affected area
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1.5.3 Heat Collapse
§ Cause - Loss of oxygen to the brain because of blood pooling in
the extremities
§ Signs and Symptoms - Loss of consciousness
§ Treatment - Remove individual from heat, give fluids
1.5.4 Heat Cramps
§ Cause - Performing hard physical labor in a hot environment.
These cramps are mostly caused by an electrolyte imbalance from
sweating
§ Signs and Symptoms - Muscular cramps, usually in the stomach
and legs
§ Treatment - Remove the individual to a cool area and give fluids
1.5.5 Heat Exhaustion
§ Cause - Increased stress on the heat regulating process of the body
in an effort to meet the body's cooling demands
§ Signs and Symptoms - Pale, clammy , moist skin, profuse
sweating, headache, nausea, vertigo, weakness, thirst, and
giddiness
§ Treatment - Remove the individual to a cool area, loosen clothing,
place in a head low position, give fluids, consult a physician
1.5.6 Heat Stroke
§ Cause - A combination of highly variable factors. Though difficult
to predict, generally occurs when the body's system of temperature
regulation fails, and the body's temperature rises to critical levels
§ Signs and Symptoms - confusion, irrational behavior, loss of
consciousness, convulsions, a lack of sweating, hot, dry skin, and
abnormally high body temperature
§ Treatment - This is a medical emergency, obtain professional
help immediately. Place individual in cool area, remove outer
clothing, wet skin and create air movement, transport immediately
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1.6 Heat Stress Management/Prevention
The effect of heat on the body may be managed or prevented by utilizing
appropriate combinations of procedures such as:
1.6.1 Acclimatization
A properly designed and applied acclimatization program decreases the
risk of heat-related illnesses. Such a program basically involves exposing
employees to work in a hot environment for progressively longer periods.
NIOSH (1986) recommends that, for workers who have had previous
experience in jobs where heat levels are high enough to produce heat
stress (drillers, helpers, field technicians, etc.), the regimen should be 50%
exposure on day 1, 60% on day 2, 80% on day 3, and 100% on day 4. For
new workers (new hires, geologists, engineers, office personnel, etc.), the
regimen should be 20% day 1, with a 20% increase in exposure each day.
1.6.2 Fluid Replacement
Cool (50-60°F) water or any cool liquid (except alcohol) should be
consumed at the rate of one cup every 20 minutes. Being thirsty is not a
good indicator as to when fluids should be replaced.
1.6.3 Schedule Activities
Conduct non-emergency response activities in the early morning or
evening hours during hot weather. Avoid heat-of-day work conditions
whenever possible.
1.6.4 Increase Air Flow
As long as the air temperature is less than 95 F, increased air flow
through the use of fans, etc., will help reduce heat stress. However,
increases in air speed have no effect on the body temperatures of workers
wearing vapor-barrier clothing.
1.6.5 Shields
Radiant heat can be reduced by the use of shields. For example a tarp
could be used to shield employees from the sun or a piece of plywood
could be used to shield an employee from hot exhaust from a piece of
equipment.
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1.6.6 Showers
Hose-down or mobile showers can be used to cool protective clothing and
reduce body temperature.
1.6.7 Cool Vests
Commercially available ice or cool vests, may be used to help control
body temperature. The cooling offered by ice packets lasts only two to
four hours at moderate to heavy heat loads, making frequent replacement
necessary. However, ice vests do not encumber the worker and thus
permit maximum mobility.
1.6.8 Work/Rest Schedule Management
The following work/rest schedule should be used when temperatures
exceed an adjusted temperature in excess of 70 F and Level B/C
protection is required.
Adjusted Ambient Active Work Time (min/hr)
Air Temperature °F Using Level B/C Protect.
75 or less 50
80 40
85 30
90 20
95 10
100 0
Calculation for adjusted ambient air temperature
T(adjusted) = t(actual) + 13 x Fraction of sunshine
Fraction of sunshine
100% sunshine = no cloud cover = 1.0
50% sunshine = 50% cloud cover = 0.5
0% sunshine = 100% cloud cover = 0.0
Actual temperature is the temperature in the work area measured with a
standard thermometer.
1.7 Heat Stress Monitoring
All employees who work in conditions that increase the risk of heat stress have
the responsibility of personally monitoring themselves. Personal monitoring can
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be done by checking the heart rate, recovery heart rate, oral temperature, or extent
of body water loss. Heart rate and oral temperature should be monitored at the
beginning of each rest period, and body water loss should be measured at the
beginning and end of each work day.
1.7.1 Heart Rate
Count the radial pulse for 30 seconds at the beginning of the rest period,
and multiply by 2 to get the heart rate per minute. The radial pulse can be
found by exerting slight pressure on the thumb side of the wrist with the
middle and ring fingers.
§ If the heart rate exceeds 110 beats per minute, shorten the next work
period by one-third and maintain the same rest period
1.7.2 Oral Temperature
Use a clinical thermometer (3 minutes under the tongue) or similar device
to measure the oral temperature at the end of the work period (before
drinking).
§ If the oral temperature exceeds 99.6 F shorten the next work
cycle by one-third
§ If the oral temperature still exceeds 99.6 F at the beginning of the
next rest period, shorten the following work cycle by one-third
§ In no case shall an employee be allowed to work in semipermeable
or impermeable clothing when his/her oral temperature exceeds
100.6 F
1.7.3 Body Water Loss
Measure weight on a scale at the beginning and end of each work day.
Weights should be taken using the same scales while the employee wears
the same or similar clothing. If the difference in beginning weight and
ending weight is greater than 1.5% then not enough fluids were taken in
during the day to replace the water loss through perspiration. Liquid
intake should be increased the next day.
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2.0 COLD STRESS
2.1 Introduction
Exposure to cold may cause severe injury to the surface of the body or result in
profound generalized cooling which may lead to death. Cold stress can be
divided into two specific conditions, frostbite and hypothermia. The conditions
can occur singularly or simultaneously.
2.2 Cold Stress Protocol
Site-specific cold stress protocol shall be developed when S&ME employees are
required to work in conditions that increase the risk of cold stress.
2.3 Cold Stress Training
S&ME employees who are required to work in conditions that increase the risk of
cold stress shall be trained on:
§ Hazards of cold stress
§ Recognition of cause, danger signs and symptoms
§ First-aid procedures
§ Employee responsibilities in avoiding cold stress
§ Use of PPE and other equipment
§ Dangers of using drugs and alcohol in cold stress conditions
2.4 Factors That Can Cause Cold Stress
Factors that can lead to a cold related injury, and those that can increase the
harmful effects of cold are:
§ Ambient temperature
§ Wind velocity - Wind velocity added to the ambient temperature produces
a chilling effect to the skin (wind chill) which can be much lower than the
actual ambient temperature. As a general rule, the greatest incremental
increase in wind chill occurs when a wind of 5 mph increases to 10 mph.
§ Age - Very young and very old people normally have a lesser tolerance to
cold
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§ Wet clothing - Water conducts heat 240 times faster than air. Thus, the
body can cool very rapidly when clothing is wet
§ Alcohol and certain medication
§ Fatigue
2.5 Cold Stress Disorders
2.5.1 Hypothermia
§ Cause - Exposure of the body to temperatures which cause the body's
temperature to drop. This can be caused by exposure to freezing or
rapidly dropping temperatures, being submerged in water or wearing
wet clothing for a sufficient length of time to cause the body's
temperature to drop.
§ Signs and symptoms - Usually exhibited in 5 stages
ü Uncontrollable shivering
ü Apathy, listlessness, sleepiness
ü Unconsciousness, glassy stare, slow pulse, and slow respiration
rate
ü Freezing of the extremities
ü Death
§ Treatment - Move patient to a warm area, remove wet clothes, wrap in
blankets, give warm fluids (only if conscious), apply warm cloths to
areas where major blood vessels come close to the body surface (neck,
underarms, front of elbow, behind knees, wrist, ankles).
2.5.2 Frostbite
§ Types - Local injury resulting from cold is included in the
generic term frostbite. There are three degrees of frostbite
which can be characterized as:
1. Frost nip or incipient frostbite - Characterized by
sudden blanching or whitening of the skin.
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2. Superficial frostbite - Characterized by skin with a
waxy or white appearance which is firm to the touch;
however, tissue beneath the skin surface is resilient.
3. Deep frostbite - Characterized by tissues that are cold,
pale and solid.
§ Cause - Exposure to freezing temperatures or touching objects
whose temperatures are less than 32 F. Ice crystals form in
the exposed body tissue (usually the nose, ears, chin, cheeks,
fingers, or toes), restricting blood flow to these areas.
§ Signs and symptoms - The first sign of frostbite may be
tingling and redness, followed by paleness and numbness of the
affected area. Developmental degrees include:
ü The area becomes hot in sensation
ü Blisters form
ü Due to the lack of circulation, tissue death occurs and the
effected area starts to decay (gangrene).
§ Treatment - Move patient to warm area, place the injured part
in warm (102 F to 105 F) water. After 30 minutes of
warming the injured part, elevate the part if possible. If blisters
form, do not allow them to become broken, wrap loosely in
sterile wraps. Seek professional medical attention.
2.6 Cold Stress Management/Prevention
When field activities must be performed during times when ambient air
temperatures are rapidly dropping or cold, with or without the wind chill factor,
cold stress prevention procedures should be used. The effects of cold on the body
may be managed or prevented by utilizing appropriate procedures and clothing:
2.6.1 Layered/loose/dry clothing
Loose layered clothing allows air pockets to form which are warmed by
the body thus maintaining body warmth. The most effective mix is cotton
or wool underneath, with something waterproof on top. If clothing gets
wet, change immediately.
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2.6.2 Head coverings
A hat is critical because you can lose up to 40% of your body temperature
through your head.
2.6.3 Breaks
Plan for warming breaks in areas with heaters if possible. At a minimum,
breaks should be in areas out of the wind.
2.6.4 Fluids
Maintain warm fluids (non-alcoholic) such as soup, cider, hot chocolate,
etc. in the break area.
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APPENDIX G-1
HEAT STRESS MONITORING PROTOCOL (Example)
The drilling, well installation and sampling portion of the Brown's Neck chemical spill is
scheduled to be done in August and September. It is expected that daily temperatures
will range from 85°F to 97°F during this time period. The high temperatures combined
with the fact that the work will be done in Level C protective clothing necessitate that
personnel be monitored for heat stress.
This protocol will become effective when the adjusted ambient temperature exceeds
70°F, and will apply to all personnel using Level C protection. Those personnel using
Level D protection shall comply with #1 of this protocol.
The effects of heat on the body will be managed by utilizing, at a minimum the following
procedures:
1.All employees who are required to work on this site shall be trained on:
Hazards of heat stress
Recognition of cause, danger signs and symptoms
First-aid procedures
Employee responsibilities in avoiding heat stress
Use of PPE and other equipment
This information shall be reviewed during the daily health and safety
meetings.
2. Since the work is being done at the end of the summer the drill crews
should be sufficiently acclimated to the heat. If personnel monitoring
shows this not to be the case, then the individual(s) needing
acclimatization will follow the same protocol as other site personnel.
Other personnel on the site shall go through a 5 day acclimatization
regimen. The regimen shall be 20% exposure the first day, with a 20%
increase in exposure each day.
3. A water cooler will be located under a tarp shelter in the contamination
reduction zone and in the support zone. Water breaks will be given every
20 minutes. A minimum of 8 oz. of liquid should be consumed by all
personnel at each water break.
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4. On days that are forecasted to be sunny with temperatures greater than
90 F, the work schedule shall be, 5:00am till 11:00am and 6:00pm until
dark.
5.The following work/rest schedule shall be used.
Adjusted Ambient Active Work Time (min/hr)
Air Temperature °F Using Level B/C Protect.
75 or less 50
80 40
85 30
90 20
95 10
100 0
Calculation for adjusted ambient air temperature
T(adjusted) = t(actual) + 13 x Fraction of sunshine
Fraction of sunshine
100% sunshine = no cloud cover = 1.0
50% sunshine = 50% cloud cover = 0.5
0% sunshine = 100% cloud cover = 0.0
Actual temperature is the temperature in the work area measured with a
standard thermometer.
6. Heat stress monitoring shall be done all site personnel affected by this
protocol and shall follow these procedures:
A.Body water loss
A set of bathroom scales will be located at the command post. Prior to
and after each work shift personnel shall weigh themselves. The weights
shall be recorded in Attachment 1 of this protocol. Difference in weights
greater than 1.5% are indicative of insufficient fluid replacement. Close
attention will be paid during the next work cycle to the fluid replacement
of individuals whose weight loss exceeded 1.5%. If weight lost in any
individual exceeds 1.5% two days in a row, the individual will not be
allowed to work in Level C for a minimum of 48 hrs.
B.Body temperature measurement
Oral body temperature measurements, using a clinical thermometer (3
minutes under the tongue) shall be taken at the beginning of every break
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period, prior to drinking any fluid. Temperatures shall be recorded on
Attachment 1 of this protocol.
§ If the oral temperature exceeds 99.6°F the next work cycle shall be
shortened by one-third
§ If the oral temperature still exceeds 99.6°F at the beginning of the next
rest period, the following work cycle shall be shortened by one-third
§ In no case shall an employee be allowed to work in semipermeable or
impermeable clothing when his/her oral temperature exceeds 100.6°F
C.Heart rate evaluation
Count the radial pulse for 30 seconds at the beginning of the rest period,
and multiply by 2 to get the heart rate per minute. The radial pulse can be
found by exerting slight pressure on the thumb side of the wrist with the
middle and ring fingers. Heart rates shall be recorded on Attachment 1 of
this protocol.
§ If the heart rate exceeds 110 beats per minute, shorten the next
work period by one-third and maintain the same rest period

S&ME, INC. – HEAT STRESS MONITORING LOG
Employee:Project:Date
HEART RATE EVALUATION
TIME HEART RATE (bpm)*REMARKS MONITOR
BODY TEMPERATURE EVALUATION
TIME TEMPERATURE (°°F)**REMARKS MONITOR
BODY WATER LOSS EVALUATION
TIME INITIAL
WEIGHT
INITIAL WEIGHT
X 0.985***
REMARKS MONITOR
NOTES: Heat Stress Monitoring to be conducted prior to site activities and at beginning of rest periods.
*If heart rate exceeds 110 bpm, extend rest period.
**If body temperature exceeds 99.0 °F, extend rest period and increase fluid intake.
***If body water loss exceeds 1.5% of baseline body weight, increase fluids.
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APPENDIX H
CONFINED SPACE ENTRY PROTOCOL
NOT APPLICABLE FOR THIS PROJECT
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APPENDIX I
MAPS
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Site Map
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Hospital Map
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ATTACHMENT III
QUALITY ASSURANCE PROJECT PLAN
REMEDIAL INVESTIGATION WORK PLAN
FORMER BARBOUR BOAT WORKS
NEW BERN, NORTH CAROLINA
S&ME Project No. 1040-99-240
Prepared for:
Brown Jurkowski Architectural Collaborative
811 West Hargett Street
Raleigh, NC 27603
Prepared By:
S & ME, Inc.
3118 Spring Forest Road
Raleigh, NC 27616
May 3, 2001
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Section Page
1.0 PROJECT DESCRIPTION ..........................................................................................................1
1.1 PROJECT OBJECTIVES ...........................................................................................................1
1.2 CRITERIA FOR EVALUATING DATA IN TERMS OF STUDY OBJECTIVES ......................2
1.3 SAMPLING AND ANALYSIS PLANNING DOCUMENTS ......................................................2
1.3.1 Quality Assurance Project Plan (QAPP)..............................................................................2
1.3.2 Laboratory Comprehensive Quality Assurance Plan (CompQAP).........................................3
2.0 PROJECT ORGANIZATION AND RESPONSIBILITY ...........................................................4
2.1 AUTHORITY AND RESPONSIBILITIES .................................................................................4
2.1.1 RI Consultant/Contractor - S&ME, Inc...............................................................................4
2.1.2 Project Officer – Ernest F. Parker, Jr., P.E., P.G.................................................................4
2.1.3 Project Manager – Edmund Woloszyn, Jr., R.E.M...............................................................5
2.1.4 Quality Assurance Manager – Mr. Conrad T. Lawrence, P.G..............................................6
2.1.5 Field Sampling Technicians and Technical Support Staff .....................................................6
2.2 ANALYTICAL LABORATORY ORGANIZATION ..................................................................6
3.0 QUALITY ASSURANCE OBJECTIVES FOR MEASUREMENT DATA ...............................8
3.1 ACCURACY ..............................................................................................................................9
3.1.1 Instrument Performance.......................................................................................................9
3.1.2 Recovery of Surrogates .......................................................................................................9
3.1.3 Recovery of Organic Compounds ......................................................................................10
3.2 PRECISION .............................................................................................................................10
3.2.1 Analysis of Standards ........................................................................................................10
3.2.2 Analysis of Spiked Samples ...............................................................................................11
3.2.3 Analysis of Duplicate Samples ..........................................................................................11
3.3 COMPLETENESS....................................................................................................................11
3.4 REPRESENTATIVENESS .......................................................................................................12
3.5 OBJECTIVES FOR FIELD-SCREENING MEASUREMENTS (SCREENING DATA)...........12
3.6 HYDROGEOLOGIC MEASUREMENTS ................................................................................13
3.7 REPORTING LIMITS ..............................................................................................................13
4.0 SAMPLING PROCEDURES......................................................................................................14
5.0 SAMPLE CUSTODY ..................................................................................................................15
5.1 SAMPLE CONTAINER CUSTODY ........................................................................................15
5.2 FIELD CHAIN-OF-CUSTODY ................................................................................................15
5.3 TRANSFER OF CUSTODY .....................................................................................................16
5.4 LABORATORY CUSTODY PROCEDURES ..........................................................................16
5.5 SAMPLE LABELS AND SEALS .............................................................................................17
6.0 SHIPPING OF SAMPLES ..........................................................................................................19
7.0 SAMPLING SITE LOCATION AND DOCUMENTATION....................................................20
7.1 FIELD RECORD LOGBOOK ..................................................................................................20
7.2 PHOTOGRAPHS .....................................................................................................................21
TABLE OF CONTENTS (continued)
8.0 CALIBRATION PROCEDURES AND FREQUENCY ............................................................22
8.1 LABORATORY CALIBRATION.............................................................................................22
8.2 FIELD CALIBRATION ............................................................................................................22
9.0 ANALYTICAL PROCEDURES ................................................................................................23
9.1 LABORATORY ANALYTICAL PROCEDURES ....................................................................23
9.2 FIELD ANALYTICAL PROCEDURES ...................................................................................23
10.0 DATA REDUCTION AND REPORTING.............................................................................24
10.1 LABORATORY REPORTING.............................................................................................24
10.2 DATA VALIDATION ..........................................................................................................24
10.2.1 Validation of Field Data Package.......................................................................................25
10.2.2 Validation of the Analytical Data Package .........................................................................25
10.3 PROJECT REPORTING ......................................................................................................26
11.0 INTERNAL QUALITY CONTROL CHECKS ....................................................................27
12.0 PERFORMANCE AND SYSTEM AUDITS ..........................................................................30
12.1 FIELD OPERATIONS AUDIT .............................................................................................30
12.2 LABORATORY SYSTEMS AUDIT ....................................................................................30
12.3 PERFORMANCE EVALUATION AUDIT...........................................................................30
12.4 REGULATORY AUDITS ....................................................................................................31
13.0 PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE ..........................................................................................32
13.1 FIELD EQUIPMENT ...........................................................................................................32
13.2 LABORATORY EQUIPMENT ............................................................................................32
14.0 CORRECTIVE ACTION .......................................................................................................33
14.1 FIELD CORRECTIVE ACTIONS........................................................................................33
14.2 LABORATORY CORRECTIVE ACTIONS.........................................................................33
14.3 REPORTING CORRECTIVE ACTIONS .............................................................................33
15.0 QUALITY ASSURANCE REPORTS TO MANAGEMENT ...............................................35
APPENDICES
Appendix I -Preventative Maintenance and Calibration Frequency for Field
Equipment and Reporting Requirements
QUALITY ASSURANCE PROJECT PLAN
REMEDIAL INVESTIGATION WORK PLAN
FORMER BARBOUR BOAT WORKS
NEW BERN, NORTH CAROLINA
1.0 PROJECT DESCRIPTION
This Quality Assurance Project Plan (QAPP) was prepared to comply with the North Carolina
Department of Environment and Natural Resources, Inactive Hazardous Sites Branch (the Branch)
Program Guidelines for Assessment and Cleanup and the Unites States Environmental Protection
Agency (U.S. EPA) Environmental Investigations Standard Operating Procedures and Quality
Assurance Manual, May 1996 with 1997 Revisions. This QAPP documents the procedures to be used
in this Remedial Investigation (RI). This QAPP is Attachment II of the Work Plan for the RI at the
former Barbour Boat Works site, New Bern, North Carolina (the Site).
1.1 PROJECT OBJECTIVES
The principal objectives of the sampling to be conducted as part of the RI at the site are:
· develop additional data concerning contaminant distribution and
hydrogeologic data for the shallow aquifer;
· complete shallow aquifer monitoring-well network;
· assess the sediments and surface water quality in the Trent River;
and
· develop additional data concerning the contaminant distribution in
the shallow soils at the site.
All activities conducted in association with the RI will be consistent with applicable provisions of the
requirements of the North Carolina Inactive Hazardous Sites Branch Program (the Program),
including the Program’s Work Plan. To accomplish these objectives, various RI data collection tasks
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will be conducted.
1.2 CRITERIA FOR EVALUATING DATA IN TERMS OF STUDY OBJECTIVES
The essential decisions appropriate for this investigation, based on the stated objectives, are:
•Determine whether the concentration of contaminants of concern
(COCs) exceed applicable or relevant and appropriate requirements
(ARARs), or exceed contaminant concentration corresponding to the
preliminary remediation goals for the Site; and
•Determine the volume of media that exceed action levels.
Specific criteria for evaluating data in order to support the above decisions are presented in this QAPP.
1.3 SAMPLING AND ANALYSIS PLANNING DOCUMENTS
To ensure that the proper procedures are used during the data-collection efforts required by the RI
activities, a project-specific SAP and QAPP have been prepared. The format and content of the SAP
are consistent with Guidance for Conducting Remedial Investigations and Feasibility Studies Under
CERCLA, (USEPA, 1988).
1.3.1 Quality Assurance Project Plan (QAPP)
This QAPP was developed to apply to the proposed RI sampling and analysis programs for the Site.
The QAPP was prepared in accordance with the Interim Guidelines and Specifications for Preparing
Quality Assurance Project Plans, (USEPA, QAMS-005/80, May 1980.) The objective of the QAPP is
to document the procedures that will be used to ensure that the data generated during the RI are
representative of Site conditions and are of acceptable quality to the Branch.
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1.3.2 Laboratory Comprehensive Quality Assurance Plan (CompQAP)
Analysis of soil and water samples for volatile organic compounds (VOCs), semivolatile organic
compounds (SVOCs), Pesticides, PCBs, and Target Compound List (TCL) metals by US EPA
Methods 8260B, 8270D, 8081B, 8082A and SW846 Series for metals, respectively, with
identification/quantification of tentatively identified compounds (TICs) in the VOC and SVOC
analyses. Sample analysis will be performed by Compuchem, a certified laboratory in the State of
North Carolina for these analyses.
The selected laboratory will conduct laboratory sample analyses during the RI field program. Other
laboratories may also be used for specialty sample analysis, such as microbial evaluation for natural
attenuation. The laboratory's comprehensive Quality Assurance Plan (CompQAP), which specifies the
methods and protocols to be used by the laboratory, is incorporated into this QAPP by reference.
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2.0 PROJECT ORGANIZATION AND RESPONSIBILITY
This section provides a description of the organizational structure of personnel to be used on this
project. This description illustrates the lines of authority and identifies the essential personnel assigned
to various activities for the project. The organizational structure for the investigation is discussed in
Section 6.0 of the Work Plan.
2.1 AUTHORITY AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The responsibilities of the individual positions for this project are described in the following sections.
2.1.1 RI Consultant/Contractor - S&ME, Inc.
S&ME, Inc. (S&ME) will implement the Work Plan. S&ME will provide the labor, equipment, and
materials to complete the RI.
2.1.2 Project Officer – Ernest F. Parker, Jr., P.E., P.G.
Mr. Parker is a Registered Site Manager (RSM) and will serve as Project Officer. Mr. Parker is a Vice
President with S&ME and has the authority to commit the firm's resources and will be held
accountable for the overall quality of the project. Mr. Parker will be responsible for S&ME's overall
implementation of the project.
The Project Officer's duties, as required, may include:
(1)Coordination with the Project Manager concerning scheduling,
equipment, and labor;
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(2)Review of project progress; and
(3)Final review of all documents, plans, and drawings.
2.1.3 Project Manager – Edmund Woloszyn, Jr., R.E.M.
Mr. Woloszyn will serve as Project Manager and will be responsible for day-to-day implementation of
the Work Plan. Mr. Woloszyn will serve as the primary RI Contractor contact to NCDENR,
subcontractors, and Brown Jurkowski Architectural Collaborative (BJAC), the architectural firm that
holds the primary contact to the North Carolina Department of Cultural Resources (NCDCR).
Other duties, as required, may include:
(1)Approving project-specific procedures and internally prepared plans,
drawings, and reports;
(2)Ensuring that the technical, schedule, and control requirements
established by the QA Manager are enforced on the project;
(3)Serving as the "collection point" for the project staff, reporting any
changes or deviations from the Work Plan;
(4)Determining the significance of any changes or deviations to the Work
Plan, and the appropriateness for reporting such items to the Branch
and NCDCR;
(5)Approving subcontractor services;
(6)Assigning duties to the project staff and orienting the staff to the
requirements of the project; and
(7)Preparing status update reports and revisions to the project Work Plan.
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2.1.4 Quality Assurance Manager – Mr. Conrad T. Lawrence, P.G.
Mr. Lawrence will serve as the Quality Assurance (QA) Manager. Mr. Lawrence is also an RSM.
His primary duties will address the reliability of the collected data through the performance of the
following tasks:
IMPLEMENTATION AND CONFORMANCE WITH THE WORK PLAN;
FIELD AND LABORATORY SYSTEMS AND PERFORMANCE AUDITS (AS NECESSARY);
(1) Field sample collection and analytical QA program design;
(2) Selection of additional analytical laboratories, if necessary; and
(3) Preparation of laboratory contracts.
2.1.5 Field Sampling Technicians and Technical Support Staff
In addition to the individuals previously mentioned, other S&ME staff will be responsible for assisting
with specialized functions, as necessary, during the implementation of the SAP.
2.2 ANALYTICAL LABORATORY ORGANIZATION
The organization of the selected laboratory will be outlined in the laboratory's CompQAP. The
Laboratory Director, Project Manager, and QA Manager for this project will be identified in the
CompQAP.
The laboratory project manager will be primary liaison between S&ME and the laboratory and will be
responsible for reviewing all analytical reports from the laboratory to ensure:
(1)Data quality objectives have been met;
(2)All requested work has been completed;
(3)All reports have identical format;
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(4)Quality assurance reporting requirements are complete; and
(5)Timely delivery of the proper number of report copies to the
designated recipients is achieved.
The laboratory project manager also will be indirectly involved with sample receipt, log-in and tracking,
analysis, quality assurance, report preparation, and initial review.
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3.0 QUALITY ASSURANCE OBJECTIVES FOR MEASUREMENT DATA
Quality assurance objectives are quantitative, numerical criteria for evaluating the quality of field and
analytical data to ensure that data of known and acceptable quality are produced. The achievement of
these objectives will yield consistent results that are both representative of the media and conditions
measured and useful for meeting the intended project objectives. Data will be calculated and reported
in units consistent with those of other agencies and organizations to allow comparability of databases.
The US EPA currently recognizes two descriptive data categories:
•screening data with definitive confirmation; and
•definitive data.
Each category has associated with it a set of performance requirements or objectives that enable a
comparison to be made between the actual performance of the data collection methods to
predetermined performance standards.
Screening data to be collected during the RI may include the following field-measured parameters
pending media type: pH (water), specific conductance (water), temperature (water), turbidity (water),
and organic vapor (air/headspace vapors). Because the primary use of these data is for relative
comparisons and for selecting sampling locations and monitor well depths, confirmation samples for
these parameters will not be analyzed. All other analytical data generated from samples of Site media
will be definitive.
To assess whether the data collection effort has met the specific QA objectives, it is necessary to
compare both descriptive and numerical QC information generated during the investigation with the
QC criteria established by the category data. Three quantitative components comprise the QC criteria:
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precision, accuracy, and completeness.
Representativeness is a more qualitative component. These components are discussed in the following
sections. These discussions relate specifically to chemical analyses, which yield concentrations. QA
objectives for other tests are stated within the specific methods.
3.1 ACCURACY
Accuracy denotes the amount of bias in a measurement system; it is difficult to measure for the entire
data collection activity. Sources of error may include the sampling process, field contamination,
preservation, handling, sample matrix, sample preparation, and analysis techniques.
Sampling accuracy will be assessed by evaluating the results of field/trip blanks (see Section 11.0,
Internal Quality Control Checks), while analytical accuracy will be assessed through use of known and
unknown quality control samples, and matrix spike and matrix spike duplicate ("MS/MSD") samples.
The accuracy of data generated during this project will be expressed as percent recovery ("%R").
3.1.1 Instrument Performance
The measurement evaluation, and control of instrument accuracy is covered in the specific laboratory
Standard Operating Procedures ("SOPs") which will be contained in the CompQAPP and will conform
to US EPA procedures and protocols. For field measurements, QA checks for accuracy are as based
on the manufacturer's specifications.
3.1.2 Recovery of Surrogates
Specific organic surrogate spiking compounds and their respective control limits for recovery is
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provided in the selected laboratory's CompQAP. Surrogate spikes are not applicable for field-
screening tests, Hazardous Substance List (HSL) metal/inorganic contaminants, Total Organic Carbon
(TOC), Nitrate (NO3), Sulfate (SO4), Chloride (Cl), Total Dissolved Solids (TDS), Biochemical
Oxygen Demand (BOD) and Chemical Oxygen Demand (COD).
3.1.3 Recovery of Organic Compounds
Matrix spikes will be prepared using samples from environmental media at the Site. Additional sample
volume will be collected for the field samples to be used as matrix spikes. The required added volumes
will be indicated on the chain-of-custody/laboratory analysis request forms. Matrix spikes will be
analyzed at a frequency of 1 in every 20 field samples per sample media (soil, surface water, and
groundwater).
3.2 PRECISION
Precision measures the reproducibility of measurements under a given set of conditions. Specifically, it
is a quantitative measure of the variability of a group of measurements compared to their average
value. For the purposes of this project, precision will be evaluated using the relative percent difference
(RPD) for duplicate sample data.
3.2.1 Analysis of Standards
A check of precision at the instrument level for all of the analytical methods is the analysis of initial
calibration verification (ICV) and continuing calibrated verification (CCV) Standards. The ICV and
CCV frequencies and criteria are included in the specific SOPs for each method.
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3.2.2 Analysis of Spiked Samples
Sample-specific analytical precision for and organic analyses will be evaluated by analyzing MS/MSD
samples. Numerical objectives for the analytical precision (as RPD) of the organic contaminants being
analyzed will be included in the selected laboratory's CompQAP. The frequency of MS/MSD sample
analysis will be identical (see Section 3.1, Accuracy). Specific procedures for MS/MSD preparation,
analysis, and evaluation are included in the specific method and laboratory SOP.
3.2.3 Analysis of Duplicate Samples
The overall precision of measurement data is a function of sampling and analytical factors. Sampling
precision is unique to each Site. Sampling precision will be evaluated by collecting and analyzing field
duplicate samples. The analytical results from the field duplicate samples provide data on overall
measurement precision; analysis results from the laboratory duplicates provide data on analytical
precision. Subtracting the analytical precision from the measurement precision provides an estimate of
the sampling precision. Field duplicate sample frequency is discussed in Section 11.0, Internal Quality
Control Checks.
Analytical precision for HSL and inorganic contaminants, if added to the RI at a latter date, will be
evaluated by analyzing laboratory duplicate samples. The frequency of laboratory duplicate sample
analysis will be a minimum of 1 per 20 field samples per analytical method per sample media. Specific
procedures for laboratory duplicate sample preparation, analysis, and evaluation are included in the
specific analytical methods.
3.3 COMPLETENESS
Completeness is defined as the percentage of measurements made which are judged valid
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measurements. The completeness goal is essentially the same for all data uses: a sufficient amount of
valid data must be generated. Completeness criteria for the chemical contaminants being analyzed is
included in the CompQAP supplied by the selected laboratory.
3.4 REPRESENTATIVENESS
Representativeness expresses the degree to which sample data accurately and precisely represent a
characteristic of a population, parameter variations at a sampling point, or an environmental condition.
Representativeness is a qualitative parameter, which is most concerned with the proper design of the
sampling program. The representativeness criterion is best satisfied by properly selecting sampling
locations and collecting a sufficient number of samples.
Representativeness has been addressed in the RI by documenting the appropriately selected sampling
techniques and providing in the SAP the rationale used to select sampling locations. Although
technical concerns related to collection of groundwater samples have occurred, the use of recognized
procedures for construction of monitor wells and sampling of groundwater generally assure that the
sample reflects the properties and condition of the media at the location sampled.
3.5 OBJECTIVES FOR FIELD-SCREENING MEASUREMENTS (SCREENING
DATA)
Field-screening analyses that will be performed include measurements of organic vapor, pH,
conductivity, temperature, and turbidity. Objectives are consistent with the criteria established by US
EPA for the methods referenced.
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3.6 HYDROGEOLOGIC MEASUREMENTS
The measurement of water levels is a critical aspect of virtually any groundwater investigation. Water-
level measurements will be required during the project as part of the field investigations for the
determination of the groundwater flow direction. Each of the monitor wells currently at the Site will
be surveyed to determine the top-of-casing measuring point (MP) elevation to the nearest 0.01 foot
relative to the National Geodetic Vertical Datum of 1929 (NGVD).
The permanent MP will be located on each well casing at the point at which the elevation was surveyed
(generally on the north side). Water levels will be referenced to this mark each time they are measured.
Water-level measurements measured by field personnel will be recorded to the nearest 0.01 foot using
an electronic water-level indicator as described in Section 4.2 of the SAP. Water-level measurements
will be recorded on a Water Sampling Log Form.
3.7 REPORTING LIMITS
Reporting limits for VOCs, SVOCs, Pesticides, PCBs, and Metals are specified in the US EPA
Methods 8260A, 8270, 8081, 8082 and SW-846 Series 200/6000/7000. Reporting limits for non-US
EPA methods will be consistent with the requirements stated within the specific methods and will be
presented in the selected laboratory's CompQAP.
Instances may occur when the condition of the sample will not permit attainment of desired reporting
limits for various parameters, regardless of the selected method, because of either matrix interference
or high analyte concentrations requiring sample dilution. In these cases, the data will be evaluated on a
sample-by-sample basis to determine if the elevated reporting limit impacts the usefulness of the data.
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4.0 SAMPLING PROCEDURES
Specific procedures for equipment selection, decontamination, groundwater sampling, sample handling,
and shipping that will be used during the RI are described in the SAP. These procedures are consistent
with procedures specified in the "Standard Operating Procedures/Quality Assurance Manual" (US
EPA, 1996 with 1997 Revisions) (SOP/QAM). Sample container, preservation, and holding time
specification requirements for this project are referenced the CompQAPP.
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5.0 SAMPLE CUSTODY
This section specifies procedures to ensure samples are traceable from the time of sample collection
until the time the data may be introduced as evidence in enforcement proceedings.
5.1 SAMPLE CONTAINER CUSTODY
All sample containers provided by the selected laboratory will be new, pre-cleaned, and preserved, as
required by the analytical methods. The recommended sample containers, preservatives, and sample
volumes are referenced in the CompQAPP. All containers will be shipped from the laboratory to the
designated location by common carrier in coolers sealed with custody seals. The laboratory will
include a shipping list of all containers sent. This list, which identifies the analyses, preservations and
volumes required, will become part of the chain-of-custody record.
5.2 FIELD CHAIN-OF-CUSTODY
For the purpose of this discussion, samples are considered to be in custody if the following conditions
are not violated:
•they are in the field investigator's (FI) actual possession;
•they are in the FI view, after being in his/her physical possession;
•they are in the FI physical possession and then he/she secured them to
prevent tampering; or
•they are maintained in a secured area, restricted to authorized
personnel.
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All samples will be maintained in the custody of the sampling personnel until shipment. At the end of
each sampling day or during sample collection and prior to the transfer of the samples off-Site, chain-
of-custody entries will be made for all samples using the standard chain-of-custody form.
As information on the chain-of-custody is verified, each container cap will be sealed to the container by
affixing signed and dated sample seals. All information on the chain-of-custody form and the sample
container labels will be checked against the sample field log entries; samples will be recounted; and the
integrity of the custody seals will be verified for each container before leaving the sampling Site.
5.3 TRANSFER OF CUSTODY
Upon transfer of custody, the chain-of-custody form will be signed and dated by the sample team
leader. Because common carriers (Federal Express, Purolator Courier, etc.) will not sign chain-of-
custody forms, the original chain-of-custody form and one copy will be sealed in the cooler prior to
shipping (see also Section 8.4 of the SAP, Sample Shipment and Transfer of Custody). Signed and
dated chain-of-custody seals will be placed over the sample cooler lid to indicate if the cooler has been
opened during shipment prior to being received by the laboratory. All chain-of-custody forms enclosed
in the coolers and sent to the laboratory will be signed and dated by the senior staff member assigned to
the field team.
5.4 LABORATORY CUSTODY PROCEDURES
Upon receipt of the samples at the laboratory, the laboratory sample custodian will note the condition
of each sample received as well as any questions or observations concerning the integrity of the cooler
custody seal, container custody seals/tape, and the containers themselves. The laboratory sample
custodian will reconcile the sample(s) received against the chain of custody, log the sample(s) in the
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laboratory logbook, and store the sample(s) in a secured sample storage room or cabinet until assigned
to an analyst for analysis. Any discrepancies observed between the samples received and the chain-of-
custody record will be resolved before analysis is performed.
The laboratory sample custodian will inspect the sample(s) for leakage and will not accept any leaky
multi-phase samples for analysis. The laboratory sample custodian will verify whether the individual
sample custody seals are broken, since it may indicate that the samples have been tampered with.
Broken seals may cause the results for these samples to be inadmissible in court as evidence. If the
seal(s) is broken, the S&ME shall be immediately notified.
After the samples have been verified and logged in, the laboratory sample custodian will sign and date
the chain-of-custody form. The original form(s) will be maintained by the laboratory and a copy of the
form(s) will be attached to the analytical data report and returned to S&ME for inclusion in the project
files.
The laboratory sample custodian also will maintain a sample-tracking record that will follow each
sample during all stages of laboratory processing. The sample tracking records will document sample
removal from storage as well as the date of sample extraction or preparation and sample analysis.
These records will be used to determine compliance with handling and holding time requirements.
Samples will be stored by the laboratory in their original containers in walk-in refrigerators designated
by the contracted laboratory. Specific chain-of-custody and sample storage procedures used by the
selected laboratory will be provided in the CompQAP.
5.5 SAMPLE LABELS AND SEALS
Sample containers will be labeled at the time of sampling with a minimum of the following information:
the sample identification, the project name and number, the date and time of collection, the sample
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matrix, the analyses (methods) requested, the preservatives used, and the initials and affiliations of the
personnel collecting the sample.
At the time of sampling, the identification assigned to each sample will be recorded on the appropriate
Water Sampling Log. After each bottle is filled and before it is placed in storage, the sampler will initial
the label to document proper sample handling.
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6.0 SHIPPING OF SAMPLES
All laboratory samples will be shipped to the laboratory via an overnight carrier (Federal Express,
Purolator, etc.). Specific sample packaging and shipment procedures are given in Section 8.4 of the
SAP. When possible, samples will be shipped the same day they are collected (overnight courier
schedules permitting). Samples may be kept overnight under chain of custody for shipment the
following day, if necessary.
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7.0 SAMPLING SITE LOCATION AND DOCUMENTATION
All field activities will be documented according to the procedures in Section 8.0 of the SAP. This
section summarizes the procedures for maintaining the field logbook and log forms and documenting
Site photographs.
7.1 FIELD RECORD LOGBOOK
A bound field logbook with sequentially numbered pages will be maintained during fieldwork to
document all field activities. The pages will be dated and signed by the person who is recording the
information. Unused space at the bottom of a page will be crossed through from left to right, signed
and dated. In addition, Water and Soil/Sediment Sampling Logs will be completed for each sample
collected. All loose-leaf log sheets will be arranged in sequential order and bound together upon
completion of each sampling event.
All documents will be completed in black permanent ink, dated, and signed by the field person
conducting the work. Additional documentation procedures are presented in the SAP.
Errors in the logbook will be handled using the following procedures. Work sketches, phrases, or
entries that are recorded but deemed to be incorrect will be marked through in such a way as to still be
legible and yet be struck from text. All mark-throughs will be initialed and dated by the person who
made the entry correction.
Persons leading a sampling team or performing a distinct task will be issued a field lob book by the
S&ME's Project Manager. This designated person will maintain the logbook during the RI. At the
conclusion of the various phases of the RI, the field books will be collected and reviewed by S&ME's
Project Manager.
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7.2 PHOTOGRAPHS
Sampling locations will be identified on a site map. The locations will be cross-referenced in the field
logbook as to identify the samples collected from each location.
Photographs of the sampling location and the activities occurring at a specific location will be taken.
Photographs will be cross-referenced with an identification/explanation narrative in the field logbook.
Photographs may be taken with a 35-mm film camera or a photo-quality digital camera. Hard copies
of digital photographs will be printed out in color and store in the project file.
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8.0 CALIBRATION PROCEDURES AND FREQUENCY
8.1 LABORATORY CALIBRATION
The calibration procedures and calibration frequency employed by the selected laboratory will be in
accordance with procedures to be presented in the laboratory CompQAP. Calibration performance
criteria for analysis of organic and inorganic contaminants will be in strict accordance with the specific
methods.
8.2 FIELD CALIBRATION
Calibration of field equipment, including pH meters, thermometers/thermocouples, specific
conductance meters, turbidity meters and organic vapor analyses will be performed according to the
procedures presented in "Standard Operating Procedures and Preventive Maintenance for Field
Instruments" and S&ME Instrument SOPs), Appendix I of the QAPP, and those described in
Appendix D of the US EPA SOP/QAM. Other field equipment used for analyzing samples in the field
that are not described in the US EPA SOP/QAM will be calibrated and operated in accordance with
the manufacturer's recommendations.
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9.0 ANALYTICAL PROCEDURES
This section describes the laboratory and field analytical procedures to be used for implementation of
the Work Plan.
9.1 LABORATORY ANALYTICAL PROCEDURES
The analytical procedures to be used during implementation of the Work Plan are listed in the SAP.
Analyses of samples will be performed by the selected laboratory in accordance with the referenced
methods and any method modifications documented in the laboratory CompQAP to be included.
Analyses of samples performed by other labs will be in accordance with the referenced methods.
9.2 FIELD ANALYTICAL PROCEDURES
Conductivity, pH, temperature, turbidity and organic vapors will be measured in the field according to
US EPA methods referenced in the S&ME Instrument SOPs, Attachment I-B of the SAP, the US EPA
Region IV SOP/QAMM, and instrument manufacturer's instructions.
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10.0 DATA REDUCTION AND REPORTING
S&ME will verify that the analytical laboratory has performed work in accordance with requirements
specified by the QAPP. Therefore, the laboratory will be required to report data that are supported by
sufficient QC backup information and data to enable S&ME to determine the quality of the data.
10.1 LABORATORY REPORTING
The use of the laboratory will be accomplished by a laboratory services agreement (contract) between
the S&ME, and the selected laboratory. The contract will ensure that the QA procedures and
requirements specified in Section 9.0 will be followed and that all data necessary to generate support
documentation as required by the NCDENR will be collected.
For RI data collection activities, analytical reports will conform to the requirements specified in Section
A.8 of the Inactive Hazardous Sites Guidelines for Assessment and Cleanup. In the event field
samples are split or if field QC samples are presented for analysis by the contractors, the data for these
field splits or field QC samples will include all reportable criteria specified in Section 9.0
10.2 DATA VALIDATION
The data validation procedures employed by S&ME will include an evaluation of the field data package
and an evaluation of the laboratory-analytical data package.
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10.2.1 Validation of Field Data Package
The field data package will be reviewed by the project QA Manager and Project Manager for
completeness and accuracy. The field data package includes all of the field records and measurements
recorded by S&ME's sampling personnel.
The field data package validation procedure will consist of:
•A review of field data recorded on water and soil sampling logs and
other field forms for completeness. Failure in this area may result in the
data being invalidated for litigation or regulatory purposes;
•A verification that equipment blanks, field blanks, field duplicate, and
trip blanks were properly prepared, identified, and analyzed. Failure in
this area may compromise the analytical data package and result in
some data being considered qualitative or unusable. A check on field
analyses for equipment calibration and instrument condition; Failure in
this area may result in the data being classified as unusable for litigation
or regulatory purposes; and
•A review of chain-of-custody records for proper completion,
signatures, and dates. These records may be reviewed in conjunction
with the sample receipt forms completed by the laboratory to ensure
adequate shipping procedures. Failure in this area may result in data
being classified as qualitative or unusable.
10.2.2 Validation of the Analytical Data Package
All data packages will be submitted to NCDCR and the Branch, as stated in Section 10.3, Data
Reporting. After validation of the field data package, validation of the analytical data package will be
performed by project QA Manager.
The first step in the analytical data package validation procedure will be a comparison of the data
package to S&ME's reporting requirements for field test methods data. For all other data deliverables,
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the data provided to the S&ME by the laboratory will be compared with Inactive Hazardous Sites
Guidelines for Assessment and Cleanup requirements.
The analytical data validation procedure also may include, but not be limited to, a review of the
following:
•A comparison of sampling dates, sample extraction dates, and analysis
dates to check that samples were extracted and/or analyzed within
proper holding times; Failure in this area may render the data unusable;
•A review of analytical methods and required detection limits to verify
that they agree with the QAPP (Section 9.0) and the laboratory
contract; Failure in this area may render the data unusable;
•A review of field and laboratory blanks to evaluate possible
contamination sources; The preparation techniques and frequencies
and the analytical results (if appropriate) will be considered;
•Field duplicates will be reviewed to check the precision of chemical
analyses and field sample collection techniques; Field duplicates and
laboratory duplicates for water matrices, if available, will be reviewed;
•Surrogate spikes must be within allowable control limits specified for
the method; Without adequate explanation of deviations outside
control limits, data may be considered suspect or validated for
qualitative use only; and
10.3 PROJECT REPORTING
Project data will be compiled into a Final RI report that will be consistent with Inactive Hazardous
Sites Guidelines for Assessment and Cleanup. The analytical data will be summarized in tables. The
laboratory analytical reports will be submitted in the RI report.
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11.0 INTERNAL QUALITY CONTROL CHECKS
Internal laboratory control checks used by the laboratory will demonstrate the ability of the laboratory
to produce acceptable results for the analysis methods. The data will be evaluated by the laboratory
based on the following criteria (as appropriate for organic and inorganic chemical analyses):
•Method performance is evaluated using the following QA checks:
-instrument tuning using appropriate compounds;
-calibration curve relative standard deviation, calibration curve linearity,
or linear range;
-instrument sensitivity as measured by Relative Response Factors (RRFs) and method-
required detection and/or practical quantitation limit ("MDL/PQL")
standard;
-laboratory blanks;
-continuing calibration standards, as %R, and %D;
-spike recoveries (MS/MSD, LCS/LCSD and surrogate);
-relative percent difference (RPD) between MS/MSD, LCS/LCSD, field
samples and laboratory duplicates; and
-recoveries of laboratory control samples and independent QC check
samples.
Internal QC checks of sampling procedures and laboratory analyses will be conducted periodically.
These checks will consist of the preparation and submittal of equipment blanks, field blanks, trip
(travel) blanks, field duplicates, and MS/MSD samples for analysis of all parameters at frequencies
described in Section 3.0 and in the selected laboratory's CompQAP.
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Field QC samples included as internal QC checks are described below:
•Equipment Blanks - An equipment blank is prepared by pouring
organic-free/deionized water into or through the field sampling
apparatus (pump tubing, etc.) that conceivably could be a source of
contamination. The water is then collected in the same type of
preserved sample container used to collect the other samples,
transported to the laboratory with the samples, and analyzed for the
parameters of interest. Equipment blanks will be collected prior to
collection of the field sample for each sampled media at a minimum
frequency of 1 blank per 20 samples collected per parameter per
sample media;
•Field Blanks - A field blank consists of sample containers that are filled
in the field with organic-free/deionized water used from the same batch
used to prepare the equipment blanks. The field blanks are prepared
and preserved in the same manner as the samples. The field blank is
analyzed along with the field samples for the contaminants of interest to
check for contamination imparted to the samples by the sample
container or other exogenous sources. For this project, a field blank
will be collected with samples of all media for all parameters analyzed
at a minimum frequency of 1 per 20 samples per parameter per sample
media;
•Trip Blanks - A trip (travel) blank is a sample container filled with
organic-free water in the laboratory. This sample travels unopened,
with the VOC sample containers to and from the Site. One trip blank
will be returned to the laboratory with each shipment containing
groundwater samples for VOC analyses. The trip blanks will be
opened in the laboratory and analyzed along with the field samples for
VOCs; and
•Field Duplicate - A field duplicate sample is a sample that is prepared
at a designated sampling location. This sample consists of equal
portions of a field sample. Duplicate VOC samples will be collected
first by filling the sample containers with no headspace. The field
duplicate and the associated field sample will be collected at the same
time, using the same preserved container type. These samples are
analyzed by the same laboratory. Field duplicate will be collected at a
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minimum frequency of 1 per 20 samples collected per parameter per
sample media per field day.
As indicated in Section 3.0, field splits of selected samples maybe provided to the NCDENR during
sample collection, if requested. Field splits are defined as follows:
•Field Split - A field split is a duplicate sample that is prepared at a
designated sampling location. This sample consists of equal portions of
a field sample (VOC samples are collected first). The field split and
associated field sample will be collected at the same time, using the
same preserved and container type. These samples are sent to different
laboratories for analysis.
Field splits will be analyzed for the same parameters as the blanks and field samples. The laboratory
data provided will assess precision between laboratories as well as assist in evaluating the validity of
analytical results.
Blanks and spikes to be submitted to the laboratory as Performance Evaluation Samples may be
provided for analyzed for all parameters, Section 12.3, Performance Evaluation Audits.
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12.0 PERFORMANCE AND SYSTEM AUDITS
Performance and system audits for sampling and analysis operations consist of on-Site review of field
and laboratory QA systems and on-Site review of equipment for sampling, calibration, and
measurement. These procedures will be described in this section.
12.1 FIELD OPERATIONS AUDIT
The Project Manager and/or QA Manager may make a non-scheduled visit to the project Site to
evaluate the performance of field personnel and general field operations in progress. The auditor will
observe the performance of the field operations team during each kind of activity, such as water-level
readings and sampling. A field audit report will be prepared and maintained on file for all project field-
sampling personnel.
12.2 LABORATORY SYSTEMS AUDIT
A laboratory systems audit may be conducted by S&ME. Audits are conducted on a regular basis to
ensure that the operation capabilities are maintained and test methodology and QC measures for the
project are being followed as specified in the laboratory contract, the selected laboratory's CompQAP
and this QAPP. In addition, laboratory audits are conducted by the laboratory's QA Manager on a
routine basis.
12.3 PERFORMANCE EVALUATION AUDIT
A performance evaluation ("PE") audit evaluates a laboratory's ability to obtain an accurate and precise
answer in the analysis of a known check sample by a specific analytical method. Following the
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analytical data validation described in Section 10.0, a performance evaluation audit of the laboratory
may be conducted.
This audit may be conducted, based on professional judgment, if it is determined that a significant
portion of the QC data provided in the analytical data package are outside acceptance criteria control
limits. These PE audits may include a review of all raw data developed by the laboratory and not
reported (laboratory non-reportables) and the submission of blind spiked check samples (and blanks)
for the analysis of the parameters in question. These check samples may be submitted disguised as field
samples, in which case, the laboratory will not know the purpose of the samples or the samples may be
obvious (known) check samples (US EPA or National Institute for Standards and Testing {"NIST"}
traceable).
If deemed necessary, PE audits also may be conducted by reviewing the laboratory's results from
"round-robin" certification testing and/or US EPA evaluation samples. An additional component of PE
audits includes the review and evaluation of raw data generated from the analysis of PE samples and
actual field samples that may be in question.
12.4 REGULATORY AUDITS
It is understood that S&ME's field personnel and the laboratory also are subject to QA audits by
NCDENR during the course of the project to assure conformance with the QAPP.
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13.0 PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE
This section describes preventive maintenance procedures for field and laboratory equipment.
13.1 FIELD EQUIPMENT
The types of field testing equipment that will be used during the RI and the appropriate preventive
maintenance and routine service procedures are presented in the SOPs. Records of calibration and
maintenance activities for each piece of equipment are maintained in logbooks assigned to that
instrument.
13.2 LABORATORY EQUIPMENT
To obtain good analytical data, all instruments must be operating properly at all times. To ensure that
instruments are operating properly, routine maintenance and trouble-shooting procedures must be
followed.
All laboratory instruments, including the inductively coupled plasma spectrometers, graphite furnace
atomic absorption spectrophotometers, gas chromatographs, and mass spectrometers, will undergo
regular maintenance as prescribed in the manufacturer's operation manual for each of the instruments.
The specific preventive maintenance procedures that will be used by the laboratory to assure proper
instrument operation will be presented in the laboratory's CompQAP.
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14.0 CORRECTIVE ACTION
This section describes procedures for identifying and documenting corrective actions (CA) in the field
and laboratory for the implementation of the Work Plan.
14.1 FIELD CORRECTIVE ACTIONS
During the course of implementation of the Work Plan, the field personnel are responsible for seeing
that field instruments are functioning properly, that work progresses satisfactorily, and that work
performed is in compliance with the QAPP and SAP. The field personnel are also responsible for
conducting routine maintenance and CA procedures, thereby ensuring collection of valid field data.
If a problem is detected by the field personnel, the Project Manager shall be notified immediately by the
senior field personnel, at which time the problem will be investigated further and corrective action will
begin. Similarly, if a problem is identified during a routine audit by the Project Manager or QA
Manager or representatives of the NCDENR, an immediate investigation will be undertaken and the
corrective measures deemed necessary will be implemented as quickly as possible.
14.2 LABORATORY CORRECTIVE ACTIONS
Laboratory corrective actions will be specified in the CompQAP provided by the selected laboratory.
14.3 REPORTING CORRECTIVE ACTIONS
In all cases in which corrective actions of field procedures are required, a written report describing the
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nature of the problem, an evaluation of the cause, if known, and the action taken will be prepared by
the senior field personnel or the QA Manager. The report will be distributed to the Project Manager,
the QA Manager (if not preparing the report), and the Project Officer.
Any corrective actions taken by the contracted labo`ratories will be reported to the QA manager. The
laboratory will include in each data package a summary of the problems encountered and corrective
actions taken. In addition, the laboratories will maintain a file for review that documents all corrective
actions taken regardless of whether the actions performed were pertinent to the analysis of samples
from this project. Reports of corrective actions taken during the implementation of the Work Plan will
be provided to the Project Manager.
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15.0 QUALITY ASSURANCE REPORTS TO MANAGEMENT
The QA Manager and Project Manager will provide periodic status reports to the Project Officer and
the Project Coordinator. The reports may address the following:
•QA activities and quality of collected data (results of data validation);
•equipment calibration and preventive maintenance activities;
•results of data precision and accuracy calculations;
•evaluation of data completeness and contract compliance;
•field and/or laboratory QA problems and recommended and/or
implemented corrective actions; and
•results of QA audit findings.
Laboratory internal reporting requirements will be specified in the selected laboratory's
CompQAP.
APPENDIX I
QUALITY ASSURANCE PROJECT PLAN
FOR THE FORMER BARBOUR BOAT WORKS SITE
NEW BERN, NORTH CAROLINA
PREVENTATIVE MAINTENANCE AND CALIBRATION FREQUENCY
FOR FIELD EQUIPMENT
APPENDIX I
PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE AND
CALIBRATION FREQUENCY FOR FIELD EQUIPMENT
1. Conductivity Meters
A. Each Use:Meter probes are cleaned before and after each use with distilled
water.
Before each use (once daily) the instruments are checked with a
commercial conductivity standard for proper calibration.
B. Quarterly:The instrument is inspected on a quarterly basis, whether used during
the quarter or not.
The inspection consists of a general examination of the electrical
system (including batteries) and a calibration check.
Instruments not functioning properly are shipped to the manufacturer
for repair and calibration.
2. pH Meters
A. Each Use:Before each use (daily), the probe should be checked for cracks in the
electrode bulb and complete filling with electrolyte solution.
At the beginning of any sampling day, the pH meter must be calibrated
using standard pH buffers of pH 4.00, 7.00, and/or 10.00.
The battery is checked for proper charge.
Following each use, the probe is rinsed with distilled water. The probe
cap is filled with distilled water or pH calibration buffer solution and
placed on the probe tip. Excess solution is rinsed off, and the probe
dried with a paper towel. The instrument is then placed in its carrying
case.
B. Quarterly:The instrument is inspected on a quarterly basis whether it has been
used or not.
The inspection consists of a general examination of the probe, wire,
electrical system (battery check), and calibration check.
Any malfunctioning equipment is returned to the manufacturer for
repair and calibration.
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3. Thermometers
A. Each Use:Before each use, thermometers are visually checked for cracks and
mercury separation.
After use, thermometers are rinsed with distilled water and replaced in
their protective case to prevent breakage.
B. Monthly:Thermometers are visually inspected as described above, whether used
or not.
4. Turbidity Meters
A. Each Use:Before each use, the meter baseline reading should be checked with
blanks and adjusted to read 0. The vials which contain the blank and
sample should be wiped dry prior to being inserted in the meter.
B. Quarterly:The instrument is inspected on a quarterly basis whether it has been
used or not. The inspection consists of a general examination of the
meter, electrical system, and a calibration check. Instruments not
functioning properly are shipped to the manufacturer for repair and
calibration.
5. Photovac TIPä
A. Each Use:Before each use (twice daily), the TIP is zeroed and calibrated against
a 100-ppm isobutylene standard. The calibration is rechecked midway
through the day. If the TIP cannot be zeroed or calibrated, the
instrument filter and bulb are checked and replaced if necessary. If the
TIP still cannot be calibrated, it is returned to the manufacturer for
repair.
6. Foxboro Organic Vapor Analyzer
A. Each Use:The instrument calibration will be checked in the field with two
methane in air standards (10-ppm and 100-ppm methane) prior to any
analysis and at the end of the day. Gas flows are checked periodically.
If the instrument response deviates by more than 10 percent from the
known value, the instrument is removed from the field and recalibrated
against primary standard (methane).
B. Monthly:The instrument calibration is checked against two methane in air
standards (10-pm and 100-ppm methane) primary standard.
Recalibration is performed if required. Electrical and gas connections
will be checked and cleaned.