PCN Specifications 2009.doc

2009 & 2010 National PCN/GN Survey Seasons:

Purpose: Soil sampling survey for PCN, GN and Trace forwards Number of Soil Sampling Bags Needed: 500,000 WR: 100,000 (13” bag)* ER: 100,000 (13” bag)* PCN/Idaho: 150,000 (prefers 10.5” bag)* GN/New York: 150,000 (prefers 13” bag)* *Note: There are 2 sizes: 8 x 4.5 x 10.5” and 8 X 4.5 X 13"

SPECIFICATIONS: The bags shall be constructed for storing damp or dry soil samples for a minimum of three (3) weeks under conditions of extraordinary usage in filling, handling and storage. These soil sample bags shall contain soil which may contain microscopic organisms. Leaking or sifting from the bags cannot be allowed as it may cause cross contamination of an area. The paper bags shall be SOS Kraft, automatic style, duplex. There are two bag sizes: 8 inches x 4.5 inches x 10.5 inches and 8 inches x 4.5 inches x 13 inches, and will be manufactured from 1 percent water strength paper. Construction: 1/60NKWS, 1/60NK. Print: none.

CRITICAL ELEMENT: The bottom seam shall be constructed and glued to prevent leakage and sifting of soil particles.

Key to above abbreviations:

SOS self opening satchel - or lunch bag style bag 60NK 60# weight natural kraft paper 60NKWS 60# weight natural kraft wet strength treated paper *Sizes (2): 8 x 4.5 x 10.5” and 8 x 4.5 x 13" Revised 08/28/2008