Exhibit-F-Scope of Work.docx

Exhibit F – Scope of Work

Purpose and Background:

The Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) conducts statewide sampling for National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) stormwater monitoring, NPDES water quality assessment, research, and project support purposes. WSDOT’s Stormwater Monitoring Program will collect and use data to address the following goals:

a. Produce scientifically credible data that represent discharges from WSDOT’s various land uses.

b. Provide information that can be used by WSDOT for designing and implementing effective stormwater management strategies for Washington’s highways.

c. Provide data that can be used to inform WSDOT’s Highway Runoff Manual (HRM).

Scope of the Work:

WSDOT is soliciting proposals for laboratory services to support the analytical framework of WSDOT’s Stormwater and Watersheds Program (Program).

Length of Work Assignment This scope of work is scheduled from the start of this contract through June 30, 2030, with option to extend.

Accreditation and Methods Primary and subcontracted laboratories must be accredited by the Washington State Department of Ecology Laboratory Accreditation Program and National Environmental Laboratory Accreditation Program (NELAP) for analytical methods to be performed for the Program.

Quality Assurance/Quality Control Laboratories are required to work with WSDOT to establish minimum sample volumes to conduct analyses of field samples and associated quality assurance and quality control samples as needed. Stormwater may be of limited volume, requiring the submission of smaller volumes than are typical. WSDOT understands that by submitting smaller volumes some quality assurance and quality control criteria may not be met. In addition, WSDOT recognizes that laboratories may not be able to re-extract samples or perform additional quality assurance and quality control checks in the event corrective actions are required.

Manner of Performance The laboratories are responsible for performing the analyses of stormwater collected for analysis under this contract. The number and type of analyses expected are summarized in Table A-1 in Appendix A. Measurement quality objectives (MQOs) are summarized in Table A-2 in Appendix A. WSDOT expects QC analyses to be performed on WSDOT samples at a frequency of at least 5% on an annual overall basis.

Supplies for Sampling The fundamental requirements for cleaning and certification of containers, equipment, and water are intended to minimize equipment background concentrations of monitored parameters at levels below the target reporting limits, as specified in Table A-2.

WSDOT will provide coolers for shipping of samples to the laboratory unless the Vendor and WSDOT agree to a different arrangement. WSDOT’s coolers are typically orange with a white lid so they are easy to identify, coolers will have markings to indicate they belong to WSDOT.

a. Splitting Samples WSDOT prefers to the laboratory split composite samples into subsamples for analysis using either a churn splitter or Dekaport splitter (see Figure 2) dependent on the volume of sample water. WSDOT staff will request which splitter to be used on the Chain of Custody form. If composite samples are obtained after hours, WSDOT staff will split samples with sample containers provided by the primary laboratory.

b. Sample Containers Upon request by WSDOT, the primary laboratory will provide all sample containers pre-cleaned and certified by qualified manufacturers with appropriate preservatives if WSDOT plans to split samples in the field. Federal regulation 40 CFR 136 lists allowable field-preservation and sample containers. WSDOT will request sampling containers via email or, if available, electronic form with response of receipt provided by the Vendor. Delivery of sample bottles and return of coolers will consist of courier drop off at prearranged drop-off locations or pick up by WSDOT.

All sample containers containing preservatives should be clearly labelled with the name, amount, and concentration of the preservative in each container, as well as the date the preservative was placed in the container and if applicable the expiration date. The Vendor shall make sure that these containers are intact and sealed to prevent any leakage of the preservatives. In addition, the Vendor must supply WSDOT with copies of the material safety data sheet (MSDS) for preservatives.

c. Disposable Equipment Labs will provide disposable sampling equipment such as orthophosphate and metals filters. WSDOT prefers large disposable filtration units vs. syringe filters but may request either type. Stormwater samples often contain high levels of suspended sediment making the use of syringe filters problematic. WSDOT will provide the hand-operated vacuum pump.

Figure 1. Disposable Nalgene filter for metals and orthophosphate.

d. Equipment Cleaning WSDOT expects the primary laboratory, or its subcontracted laboratories will perform laboratory-grade cleaning on sampling equipment, including 2.5-gallon glass bottles, 950 ml polypropylene bottles, tubing, and sample splitters. Normal turnaround time for equipment cleaning is ten (10) business days from drop-off of equipment.

Specific cleaning instructions (alternative cleaning procedures may be used if approved by WSDOT):

1. Wash in non-phosphate detergent and hot tap water.

2. Rinse with hot tap water.

3. Rinse with hydrochloric or nitric acid solution (approximate pH of 2).

4. Rinse three times with deionized water.

5. Air dry in a clean area free of contaminants.

6. Rinse with pesticide-grade acetone or hexane.

7. Air-dry in a contaminant-free area.

8. Package cleaned equipment for pick-up:

i. Replace lids on jars before applying foil wrap.

ii. Foil wrap individual bundles of one short, rubber and two long, plastic tubes.

iii. Individually wrap, in foil, any extras of either type of tubing for use as spares.

iv. Individually foil wrap the long, rubber tubes that have blue markers.

v. Individually foil wrap churners.

vi. Individually plastic bag bucket-style churn splitters.

vii. Individually foil wrap and plastic bag stainless steel bowls.

viii. Individually foil wrap stainless steel spoons and plastic bag them together.

ix. Individually foil wrap and plastic bag sieves.

Figure 2. Typical sampling equipment requiring cleaning:

(a) Dekaport Splitter, (b) Standard Churn Splitter, (c) 2.5 Gallon Jar

(d) Tubing

e. Blank Water Labs will provide contaminant free deionized (DI) water for field blanks in contaminant-free containers. This water will only be used to conduct blanks testing. DI water must be clearly labeled with an expiration date or fill date on either the box or container.

f. Disposal of expired preservatives or compromised sample bottles containing preservatives WSDOT occasionally needs to dispose of very small amounts of preservative such as Hydrochloric Acid, Sulfuric Acid, and Sodium Thiosulphate provided by the vendor. This occurs when preservatives have expired, or the sample bottle has been compromised and is no longer fit for sample collection. The vendor is expected to allow WSDOT to return the preservatives to the vendor in the sample bottle provided by the vendor for disposal.

Delivery of Samples Due to the nature of stormwater monitoring, WSDOT typically provides notification one (1) day prior to delivery of samples. In some cases, notice of intent to deliver samples may be the same day. In addition, the analyses to be performed are not known until sampling occurs, as amounts of stormwater collected vary depending on the storm. To aid in communication between laboratories and WSDOT staff, WSDOT will email notifications of intent to sample and update the notification via email or phone as sampling progresses or is complete. Laboratories may also choose to receive daily emails that detail storms WSDOT is targeting for sampling.

WSDOT requires that laboratories are:

· Adaptable and able to accommodate day before sample submittal notices,

· Maintain prompt open communication lines when sampling is occurring; and

· Accommodate day of sample submittal cancellations without penalty to WSDOT.

Sample Handling and Chain of Custody Upon receipt of samples and the chain of custody, the Vendor has 24 hours to submit to WSDOT acknowledgement of sample receipt. This acknowledgement must include:

· Sample ID.

· Sample Date/Time.

· Analyses to be performed.

Acceptable formats are a copy of the laboratories sample login form, copy of signed COC, or other format approved by WSDOT.

Upon receipt of the sample login information, WSDOT will review the information. If errors are discovered, WSDOT will notify the laboratory of the discrepancy. Laboratories are expected to correct the information in their information management system, on report outputs, electronic data deliverables, and on the chain of custody as appropriate.

Laboratory Time Requirements Table A-1 specifies WSDOT’s permit-required holding times in relation to sampling locations.

If overtime is required to meet a holding time deadline or to meet staff for drop-off of samples directly at a laboratory, the laboratory must obtain permission, prior to conducting the overtime, from WSDOT staff.

Laboratory Reports

(a) Laboratory deliverables include a laboratory report in PDF format and an electronic data deliverable (EDD) matching the required fields in EQUIS EQEDD per sample delivery group (SDG). An SDG is defined as a set of samples collected for a monitoring site and delivered to the laboratory in the same shipment. WSDOT shall be consulted if multiple sample shipments are to be batched into one SDG.

(b) Subcontracted laboratory deliverables shall be incorporated into the primary laboratory’s report and EDD for each SDG.

(c) See Appendix C for Deliverable definition and specific data package requirements.

(d) For bidding purposes data will be requested at Level 2b, as defined in Appendix C, for data reported to the Program. WSDOT expects to request 10% of data packages as Level 3+ 4 data packages but may request more as needs arise. WSDOT may occasionally request Level 2a packages for certain studies.

(e) A standard turnaround time (TAT) of 15 business days is required for all analytical work performed in this Program unless otherwise specified or approved by WSDOT in writing. The TAT is defined as the day a sample is received in the laboratory to the day the final deliverable is submitted to WSDOT.

(f) WSDOT reserves the right to require the laboratory to re-submit reports and EDDs without cost, if:

a. Quality control issues are not adequately documented in the report, or

b. Discrepancies or errors in the hard copy results or EDD are identified.

Primary Laboratory Services

a. Primary Laboratory with Subcontracts for non-in-house methods WSDOT understands that not all services, methods, or analyses may be performed at one laboratory or one facility. Subcontracting is allowed in order to provide all specified analytical services. The primary laboratory is responsible for managing all subcontracted laboratories such that performance of the subcontracted laboratories meets all requirements equivalent to those for the primary laboratory. Network laboratories, under the same company as the primary laboratory, are considered subcontracted laboratories.

Ideally, the primary laboratory should be able to perform most of the analyses in-house and subcontract those that cannot be performed.

Communication WSDOT requires:

(a) Laboratory be available by phone and e-mail during stated working hours, and to return messages and answer questions within one (1) business day.

(b) Laboratory contact WSDOT about any noted sample discrepancies, such as conflicting sample times, prior to rejecting samples for analysis, or recording uncertain sample information.

(c) Laboratory notifies WSDOT prior to changing reporting limits, subcontracted laboratories conducting a specific analysis, or methods.

(d) Laboratory notifies WSDOT when staff changes occur for the project manager, sample receipt staff, and courier positions.

(e) Laboratory contacts WSDOT for corrective actions.

Exhibit F - Scope of Work - Appendix A

General Chemistry

Microbial

Nutrients

Metals

Inorganics

Organics

(RPD)[2]

MS/MSD

(% Rec)[3]

MS/MSD

(RPD)[4]

LCS

(% Rec)[5]

General Chemistry[7]

Microbial

Nutrients[7]

mg of P/L

Metals[9]

Dissolved Cadmium (Cd)

USEPA 200.8; SM 3125

Dissolved Copper (Cu)

Dissolved Lead (Pb)

Dissolved Zinc (Zn)

Total Recoverable Copper (Cu)

Total Recoverable Lead (Pb)

Inorganics[9]

SM 2340C; SM 3120B

Organics[7]

50-150

50-150

Table A-2 Notes:

[1] The methods listed in bold are preferred. However, subsequent methods are equally allowable by WSDOT’s NPDES permit. Alternative published methods in 40 CFR 136 equivalent to the recommended methods that achieve the listed reporting limits can be accepted.

[2] Recommended value. The relative percent difference (RPD) must be ≤ the indicated percentage for results that are >5x reporting limit (RL). Concentration difference values must be ≤2x RL for values that are ≤5x RL.

[3] Recommended value. For inorganics, the Contract Laboratory Program Functional Guidelines states that the spike recovery limits do not apply when the sample concentration exceeds the spike concentration by a factor of four or more (USEPA, 2010).

[4] Recommended value. The matrix spike duplicate RPD criteria apply when original and replicate results are ≥5x RL. Concentration difference of 1x RL applies to precision evaluation if either or both original and replicate results are <5x RL.

[5] Recommended value.

[6] TAPE (Ecology, 2011) requires TSS samples not to exceed 500 microns. A US Standard sieve (#35) or equivalent device may be used for sieving at the lab.

[7] Unless otherwise noted, method quality objectives (matrix spike & LCS values) are based on current performance-based statistics provided by the analytical laboratories. The values are subject to change as the laboratories update their performance control limits as required by the accreditation programs.

[8] The RL used is based on laboratory recommendations on achievable RLs, and is subject to proposed changes.

[9] Method quality objectives (matrix spike & LCS values) are based on Contract Laboratory Program Functional Guidelines for inorganic data review (USEPA, 2010).

APPENDIX C – LABORATORY DATA PACKAGE DELIVERABLES LIST VERSION 1.1

The Laboratory Data Package Deliverables List Version 1.1 is a document maintained by WSDOT, it has been inserted in its entirety.

Washington State Department of Transportation

WSDOT Stormwater Monitoring:

Laboratory Data Package Deliverables List

Version 1.1

Author: Mingta Lin, Pyron Environmental, Inc., Data Quality Assurance Expert Date: January 17, 2013

WSDOT Reviewers: Water Quality Data Steward, Stormwater & Watersheds Program Quality Assurance Officer, Stormwater & Watersheds Program Date: March 1, 2013

Consultant Team Reviewers: Heidi Wachter, Cardno TEC, Inc., Project Manager Andrew Kong, Laboratory Data Consultants, Inc., Senior Chemist Date: March 18, 2013

QA Approval: Quality Assurance Officer, Stormwater & Watersheds Program, Date: April 24, 2013

The Washington State Department of Transportation’s (WSDOT) Laboratory Data Package Deliverables List is adapted from published United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) guidance or developed by contracted technical experts to be consistent with industry standards. Its primary purpose is for internal WSDOT use, although the list may have wider utility.

WSDOT’s laboratory deliverables list does not supplant official published methods. Distribution of this list does not constitute an endorsement of a particular procedure, method, or company.

Any references to specific resources are for descriptive purposes only and do not constitute an endorsement of a particular product or service by the author or WSDOT.

Although WSDOT uses the laboratory deliverables list in most cases, there may be instances in which WSDOT specifies an alternative format, methodology, procedure, or process.

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Contents

List of Tables

Acronyms and Abbreviations

A. Introduction This document presents deliverable requirements for laboratory reports submitted by analytical laboratories in support of the Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) Stormwater Monitoring Program (Program). To ensure all laboratory reports submitted for the Program are legally defensible and technically sound, these requirements have been developed, in general, following United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) protocols (EPA 2009, EPA 2010 & 2012) with modifications to be consistent with current industry standard practices. The following sections specify general requirements that apply to each laboratory report and specific reporting parameters required for various types of analytical methodologies (i.e., organic analyses, metals analysis, and conventional chemical parameters).

B. General Requirements The following requirements apply to laboratory reports at all deliverable levels (i.e., levels 2a, 2b, 3, and 4, as defined in EPA 2009; for its purposes, WSDOT has combined EPA levels 3 and 4 into level 3+4):

1. Report must be legible.

2. Submit one laboratory report for one sample delivery group (SDG). In cases where multiple analyses are performed in one SDG, reports for individual analyses should be compiled into one laboratory report before submittal to WSDOT, in the following order, as applicable:

a. Semi-volatile organic compounds by SW846 Method 8270D-Full scan (or acceptable analogous method);

b. Phthalates by SW846 Method 8270D-Selective Ion Monitoring (SIM) (or acceptable analogous method);

c. Polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) by SW846 Method 8270D–SIM (or acceptable analogous method);

d. Phenolics by SW846 Method 8270D–SIM (or acceptable analogous method);

e. PCB – Aroclors by SW846 Method 8082A (or acceptable analogous method);

f. Herbicides by SW846 Method 8270D–SIM (or acceptable analogous method);

g. Glyphosate by EPA Method 547–SIM (or acceptable analogous method);

h. Total petroleum hydrocarbon (TPH)-Gasoline by Method NWTPH-Gx (Washington State Department of Ecology [Ecology], 1997 Publication No. 97-602) (or acceptable analogous method);

i. TPH-Diesel by Method NWTPH-Dx (Ecology, 1997 Publication No. 97-602) (or acceptable analogous method);

j. Total and dissolved metals by EPA Methods 200.8 & 200.7 (or acceptable analogous method);

k. Hardness as CaCO3 by Standard Method 2340B (or acceptable analogous method);

l. Conventional chemical parameters by EPA Methods 300.0 Rev. 2.1 (1993), 351.2, and PSEP (USEPA, 1997); Standard Methods 2320 B-97, 2540G, 2540D, 4500H+B, 4500-PG, 4500-PF, 4500-NO3-I, 5540C, 5540D, 9221E, 9222D; ASTM D422, E1192-97; and Laser Diffraction (or acceptable analogous methods).

3. Include a cover page signed and dated by the laboratory Director, the laboratory Quality Assurance (QA) Officer, or his/her designee to certify the eligibility of the reported contents and the conformance with applicable analytical methodology.

4. Include definitions of abbreviations, data flags, and data qualifiers used in the report.

5. The laboratory is expected to meet the project-specific reporting limits (RLs) (reporting limits are specified in the Program’s Quality Assurance Project Plan (QAPP) or laboratory contract) or describe in the case narrative the reason the reporting limits could not be achieved. Laboratory reports should include the following reporting limits:

a. The practical quantitation limit (PQL) based on the lowest validated standard in calibration curve for each result. Report the PQL in the electronic file in the “Practical_quantitation_limit” column.

b. The method detection limit (MDL) for each analyte that has a MDL.

6. Note in the case narrative any modifications to the laboratory standard operating procedures (SOPs) for the method analysis, quality assurance and quality control (QA/QC) activities performed, and results specific to the analysis performed.

7. Include in the sample identification (ID):

a. Provide the WSDOT Field ID and Lab ID (and Subcontract ID, if applicable) associated with all sample results, as appropriate.

b. Provide the lab’s internal sample ID associated with all results OR a table that cross-references results with the laboratory’s internal sample ID.

c. Clearly identify QC samples and results to include: blanks, lab control samples, surrogates and internal standards, lab duplicates, and matrix spike (MS) and matrix spike duplicates (MSD). If QC samples are reanalyzed, these results need to be clearly identified as such.

8. Include in the sample results:

a. Required: Lab name, analytical method, matrix, sample weight/volume or weight/weight with units, project name, SDG number, WSDOT sample ID, lab sample ID, date received, date prepared, date analyzed, concentration units, and data qualifier(s).

i. For each result: Analyte Chemical Abstracts Service registry number (CAS number) (unless no CAS number exists), analyte name, concentration or other applicable measure, and data flags where applicable.

b. If applicable: % solids.

9. Include in the QC analyses:

a. Laboratory control sample (LCS) and LCS duplicate (LCSD) (if matrix spike duplicate analysis is not performed on a WSDOT sample) results, including spiking concentration, spiked results, percent recovery (%R), relative percent difference (RPD), and laboratory acceptance criteria for %R and RPD.

b. MS and results, including parent sample concentration, spiking concentration, spiked results, %R, RPD, and laboratory acceptance criteria for %R and RPD. In cases where MS/MSD analyses were not performed on a project sample, LCS/LCSD analyses should be performed and reported instead.

c. Laboratory duplicate results, including parent sample concentration, duplicate result, RPD, and laboratory acceptance criteria for RPD.

d. Provide results of certified reference material using the same units as for the samples. Provide certificate for certified reference materials.

e. Provide results of method blanks.

i. If a target analyte is detected in a method blank, all associated sample results should be flagged with “B.”

ii. If laboratory contamination is identified as the result of a high method blank measurement, the source of contamination and corrective actions taken to prevent future contamination should be noted in the case narrative. If the source is identified after the report is issued, the report should be re-issued or a memo indicating the source and corrective actions should be provided to WSDOT.

iii. Clearly identify samples associated with each method blank.

10. Include the completed chain of custody (COC) document, signed and dated by parties who are acquiring and receiving samples. Format may be in hard copy or Portable Document Format (PDF).

11. Include the completed sample receipt document with record of cooler temperature and sample conditions upon receipt at the laboratory. Anomalies such as inadequate sample preservation, inconsistent bottle counts, sample container breakage, a communication record, and corrective actions in response to the anomalies should be documented and incorporated in the sample receipt document. The document should be initialed and dated by personnel who complete the sample receipt document. Use of a checklist with checks related to sample condition/integrity as well as a comment section to document anomalies and corrective actions is ideal.

12. Include a case narrative that addresses any anomalies or QC outliers in relation to sample receiving, preparation, and analysis on samples in the SDG. The narrative should be presented separately for each analytical method and each sample matrix in the same order as listed in Item 1.

13. Number all pages in the report. Any insertion of pages after the laboratory report is issued should be paginated with the starting page number suffixed with letters (e.g., pages inserted between pages 134 and 135 should be numbered 134A, 134B, etc.).

14. Submit any resubmitted or revised report pages to WSDOT with a cover page stating the reason(s) and scope of resubmission or revision, and signed by the laboratory director, QA Officer, or the designee.

C. Requirements for Organic Compound Analyses The following specifies information to be tabulated and reported for analyses of organic compounds, including gas chromatography (GC) coping with flame ionization detector (FID) or mass spectrometer (GC/MS) or atomic emission spectrometer (AES), and high-performance liquid chromatography (HPLC) coping with ultraviolet detector or mass spectrometer (HPLC/MS).

1. Sample results (each sample) – GC Column ID, cleanup methods used, initial sample volume or weight, final extract volume, extraction methods, injection volume, dilution factor, concentration units, and data qualifier(s).

1. Instrument run log – The run log should list, in chronological order, all analytical runs on field samples, QC samples, calibrations, and calibration verification analyses in the SDG with data file name (and/or legible laboratory codes) and analysis date/time for each analytical run.

1. Original sample preparation and analyst worksheet – Initialed and dated by analyst and reviewer.

1. GC/MS or HPLC/MS tune report – Including ion abundance ratios and criteria for all required ions.

1. Initial calibration summary – Including data file name for each calibration standard file; response factor (RF) or calibration factor (CF) for each calibration standard, and each target and surrogate compound; and average RF or CF, percent relative standard deviation (%RSD), correlation coefficient, or coefficient of determination for each target and surrogate compound.

1. Calibration verification summary – Including true amount, calculated amount, and percent difference (%D), or percent drift (%Df), as applicable, for all target compounds.

1. Surrogate spike results with laboratory acceptance criteria for %R.

1. Internal standard (as applicable) results – Internal standard responses are added in field samples, QC analyses, and associated calibration verification analyses.

1. All instrument printouts and raw data – Including quantitation report, GC or HPLC chromatograms, and ion spectra for the analyses of field samples, QC samples, initial calibrations, calibration verification, and mass spectrometer tuning.

Refer to EPA 2012 for specific information to be reported in each item. If required information is not reported in tabulated forms, the information should be organized and sufficient for data validation. Refer to Table D-1 for items required for each validation package by validation level.

Required Items

D. Requirements for Metals Analyses The following requirements apply to metals analyses by inductively coupled plasma (ICP) coping with mass spectrometer (ICP/MS), atomic emission spectrometry (ICP/AES), or cold vapor atomic absorption spectrometry (CVAA) methodology.

1. Dissolved metals samples – Indicate if sample was digested.

1. Instrument run log – The run log should list, in chronological order, all analytical runs on field samples, QC samples, calibrations, and calibration verification analyses in the SDG with analysis date/time for each analytical run.

1. Original sample preparation and analyst worksheet – Initialed and dated by analyst and reviewer.

1. ICP/MS tune report – Including mass spectrometer stability check and resolution check results.

1. Initial calibration summary – Including results for all target analytes for each calibration standard and linear regression correlation coefficients for all target analytes.

1. Initial and continuing calibration verification (ICVs and CCVs) summary – Including true values, result values, and %R for all target analytes. The ICV/CCVs should be properly identified (or numbered) to be sufficiently related to in the run log.

1. Preparation blanks – Initial and continuing calibration blank (ICB/CCB) results. Each ICB and CCB should be properly identified (or numbered) to be sufficiently related to in the run log.

1. ICP inter-element interference check sample results – Including true values, result values, and %R values for proper interferents and target analytes in solution A and solution AB.

1. Internal standard responses for each internal standard in field samples, QC analyses, and associated calibration blank.

1. All instrument printouts and raw data for the analyses of field samples, QC samples, initial calibrations, calibration verifications, and ICP/MS tuning.

Refer to EPA 2010 for specific information to be reported in each item. If required information could not be reported in tabulated forms, the information should be organized and sufficient for data validation. Refer to Table D-2 for items required for each validation package by validation level.

Required Items Metals Analysis – Required Items

E. Requirements for Conventional Chemistry Parameters Analyses The following requirements apply to the analyses of conventional chemical parameters (total suspended solids, nitrate/nitrite, total chloride, total sulfate, total phosphorus, ortho-phosphate, total Kjeldahl nitrogen, total organic carbon, dissolved organic carbon, methylene blue active substances, cobalt thiocyanate active substances, etc.):

1. Instrument run log – The run log should list, in chronological order, all analytical runs on field samples, QC samples, calibrations, and calibration verification analyses in the SDG with analysis date/time for each analytical run.

1. Original sample preparation and analyst worksheet – Initialed and dated by analyst and reviewer.

1. Initial calibration summary (as applicable) – Including results for all target analytes for each calibration standard and linear regression correlation coefficients for all target analytes.

1. Initial and continuing calibration verification (ICV and CCV) summary (as applicable) – Including true values, result values, and %R for all target analytes. The ICVs/CCVs should be properly identified (or numbered) to be sufficiently related to in the run log.

1. Preparation blanks – Initial and continuing calibration blank (ICB/CCB) results (as applicable). Each ICB and CCB should be properly identified (or numbered) to be sufficiently related to in the run log.

1. All instrument printouts and raw data for the analyses of field samples, QC samples, initial calibrations, calibration verifications, and analyst notebook.

Refer to EPA 2010 for specific information to be reported in each item. If required information could not be reported in tabulated forms, the information should be organized and sufficient for data validation. Refer to Table D-3 for items required for each validation package by validation level.

Required Items

(preparation blank only)

F. References United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). 1997. Puget Sound Estuary Protocols; Recommended Guidelines for Measuring Organic Compounds in Puget Sound Water, Sediment and Tissue Samples. April 1997.

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