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T2658 - NJDEP Non-Emergency Remedial Action Services

Appendix E

ANALYTICAL SERVICES - LABORATORY REQUIREMENTS AND DELIVERABLES

APPENDIX E

ANALYTICAL SERVICES - LABORATORY REQUIREMENTS AND DELIVERABLES

1. ANALYTICAL PROTOCOLS

The laboratory performing any analyses shall meet and maintain the analytical method requirements regulated by N.J.A.C. 7:18 sections: 2.4(c) 1 through 6; 2.4(d) 1 through 8; 2.4(f) 1 through 7; and, 2.4 (f) 9. Laboratories shall perform analysis in accordance with certified methods listed in this RFP. The certified methods are known as Solid & Hazardous Waste Methods and are specified in the 3rd Edition of USEPA SW846 with Final Update IV. These methods can be amended by the USEPA. When amended by the USEPA, the laboratories shall comply with any modifications unless otherwise advised by the NJDEP. Any change to these methods during the time of this Contract shall require the issuance of a Contract modification in accordance with the Contract.

2. CONTRACTOR LABORATORY CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

A. The Contractor’s Environmental laboratory(ies) performing work under this contract must hold all the NJDEP Environmental Certifications or must hold either NJDEP Primary NELAP Accreditation or NJDEP Secondary NELAP Accreditation for all the analysis and procedures necessary to fulfill the intent of this contracting accordance with N.J.A.C. 7:18 et seq.. Laboratories may meet the requirements by holding a mix of all three certifications or accreditations in each task and must hold all the required certifications and / or accreditations as of the date that the Contractor solicits bid proposals from the laboratory.. For all certified methods, if the laboratory has not applied for a parameter, is in the applied status, or is suspended for a parameter, the laboratory will not be approved for work under this Contract. The latest version of the method is required.

B. The Contractor shall provide the services of one or more off-site laboratories that are certified for the specific analytes and methods that are identified in this contract. If the Contractor is unable to retain the services of a single laboratory that possesses all of the required certifications, the Contractor may propose a mixture of laboratories to fulfill this requirement. The Contractor may be required to split samples among laboratories to meet this requirement.

C. For the SW-846 methods required under this contract, each individual laboratory must be certified in all the preparation methods and cleanup methods associated with a determinative method. The cleanup methods are associated with SW-846 methods 8270C, 8081A and 8082 or those methods as amended and/or supplemented only. There are no cleanup methods associated with SW-846 Methods 8260B or 6010B (or those methods as amended and supplemented). For the laboratory to be considered acceptable for the determinative method, the laboratory must be certified for all the required compounds in the method that NJDEP offers certification. If the laboratory does not hold the required certifications, the laboratory will not be approved as a subcontractor for the determinative method.

D. The certification requirements apply to all off-site laboratories and to the Contractor utilizing technicians to analyze samples on site.

E. This contract does not require the Contractor to provide a mobile laboratory. However, the NJDEP/State representative may request the Contractor to provide a mobile laboratory as part of a contract modification. If the NJDEP processes a contract modification that requires the Contractor to provide a mobile laboratory at a site, then that mobile laboratory shall be certified for any analysis performed and must hold such certification prior to delivery of the mobile laboratory to a site.

F. The Contractor is not required to utilize the Triad methods as part of this contract. In the event that the NJDEP/State representative requests the utilization of Triad methods, the payment method shall be either through an Allowance Purchase or through a contract modification. If Triad methods are requested at a site, certification is required for any Triad method for which certification is offered. The certification must be obtained prior to the initiation of any Triad method at the site.

G. The analytical services line items shall be incorporated into the contract via a programmatic contract modification. The contract modification shall identify the laboratory or the mix of laboratories that were selected as part of the bid solicitation process. The Contractor shall perform all analyses using the certified laboratory or laboratories approved in the programmatic contract modification. Throughout the duration of the contract, the approved laboratories providing laboratory services pursuant to this contract shall continuously be in compliance with the standards for laboratory services. For any analysis for which a laboratory or subcontractor is used, that laboratory must comply with N.J.A.C. 7:18, Regulations Governing the Certification of Laboratories and Environmental Measurements. If the State becomes aware, either through inspections or another source of information, that an approved laboratory is not in compliance with said standards, the State will notify the Contractor, who may offer a substitute laboratory in accordance with the substitutions provisions of the contract. If the Contractor does not offer a qualified substitute laboratory per the terms of the contract, then the State Contract Manager may bypass the Contractor for an engagement.

3. GENERAL INSTRUMENT AND ELECTRONIC DATA STORAGE REQUIREMENTS

The laboratory shall meet and maintain the minimum standards for laboratory instrumentation set forth in the Regulations Governing Laboratory Certification and Standards of Performance N.J.A.C. 7:18-1.1 et seq. The laboratory is referred to N.J.A.C. 7:18-3.2 through 7:18-3.3 and 7:18-5.2(a) 1 through 7:18-5.2(a) 18. In addition, the equipment requirements specified in the required analytical methods shall be met and maintained for the duration of the Contract. For archival storage of all data, except computerized data, the laboratory shall maintain a bound paginated laboratory notebook with the analyst’s and supervisor’s signature. Sign any computerized printout or chromatogram not maintained in a notebook on the first and last page.

The laboratory shall arrange for storage of all of the laboratory raw data and processed electronic analytical data in the appropriate instrument manufacturer’s format which shall be uncompressed and with no security codes. The electronically stored data shall include all data needed to completely reconstruct a hard copy and electronic deliverable. The electronic data files shall include, but are not limited to: blanks, spikes, laboratory duplicates, tunes, calibrations, quality control samples, proficiency testing samples, and check samples. The electronic data files shall also include all laboratory-generated spectral libraries and quantitation reports as well as the associated raw data files if those files contain data or instrument parameters related to analytical results. The electronic data files must be sent to the NJDEP Office of Quality Assurance within seven (7) days following a request for it from the NJDEP/State representative. The laboratory must retain all raw and processed electronic data files for ten (10) years. The laboratory shall comply with N.J.A.C. 7:18-5-6(a).

4. REQUIREMENTS FOR GC / MS ANALYSIS

The laboratory shall ensure that a computer is interfaced to the MS that allows the continuous acquisition and storage on machine-readable media of all mass spectra obtained throughout the duration of the chromatographic program. The computer shall have software that allows searching of any GC/MS data file for ions of a specified mass and plotting such ion abundances versus time or scan number. This type of plot is defined as an Extracted Ion Current Profile (EICP). Software must also be available that allows integrating the abundance in any EICP between specified time and scan number limits. The mass spectrometer shall be equipped with a computerized MS library search system capable of providing reverse searching for targeted analytes and forward searching for non-targeted analytes. The NIST (2011 release or later), Wiley (20011 release or later) or equivalent mass spectral library shall be used as the reference library. The data system must be capable of flagging all data files that have been edited manually by laboratory personnel. The system shall also be capable of removing background signals from the suspect chemical pollutant spectrum (background subtraction capability). The laboratory must also comply with N.J.A.C. 7:18-5.2(a) 9 and N.J.A.C. 7:18-5.2(a) 13 (iii). Documentation from the laboratories regarding the version of the MS library must be submitted as part of the Master QAPP for review and approval. (Please note: For GC analyses, dual column analysis is required, and both columns must be compliant with the method.)

5. SW-846 METHODS REQUIREMENTS

A. Sample Preparation The laboratory may use any of the appropriate preparation methods listed in the most recent edition of SW-846 provided the laboratory is certified for the method(s). The laboratory must follow all of the requirements of the preparation methods for the analysis requested. The laboratory must report as either low or high level extracts on the appropriate forms. The laboratory shall not employ protocols describing the preparation of “medium level” extracts nor shall it use the term “medium level” to describe samples on data reporting forms. The QA/QC samples derived from a batch of samples (for performing method blanks, laboratory control samples, sample spikes, sample spike duplicates or sample duplicates) must be extracted by the same method as the original sample. If more than one preparation technique is used for a batch submitted, each preparation method must have its own set of QA/QC samples.

B. Dilutions for Organic Analyses If the laboratory determines during analysis of the organic fraction that dilution of the sample or extract is required, the laboratory must follow the requirements of the method to demonstrate that the dilutions are within the specification of the method. Method 3580A (Waste Dilution) and Method 3685 (Waste Dilution for Volatile Organics) are not acceptable for preparation of TCLP samples. These two (2) methods are only acceptable for non-TCLP samples.

C. Cleanup Techniques for Non-TCLP Samples The laboratory shall determine the correct cleanup method to be used on the sample extracts. The Contract laboratory actor has the option of using more than one cleanup method on a sample. However, all QC associated with the batch, such as the method blanks, laboratory control samples, spike samples, spike duplicates or sample duplicates, must be processed through the entire cleanup method together with the samples as one batch.

The laboratory must demonstrate that the compounds of interest are being quantitatively recovered before applying any cleanup methods on the actual samples. This demonstration applies to both the column and cartridge cleanups. A recovery check must be performed using standards of target analytes of known concentrations.

If the methods require the laboratory to demonstrate that a cleanup technique provides quantitative recovery, this information must be documented, verified through analytical data and submitted along with the analytical data packages.

If the method requires the efficiency of the lot of solid phase cartridges to be verified, the Contract laboratory or shall follow the requirements of the methods. The laboratory must submit all supporting documentation and analytical data for each cartridge lot or for every 300 cartridges in a particular lot with the analytical data package.

If the method requires the column cleanup to meet a certain criteria and specifies recovery limits or ranges to be met, the laboratory is required to follow the requirements of the methods. The laboratory must submit all supporting documentation and analytical data with the analytical data package.

D. Target Compounds Identification The USEPA SW-846 Methods have specific requirements for the qualitative identification of target compounds. The laboratory shall follow these requirements in the identification of compounds. All analyses conducted by USEPA Methods 8260B and 8270C or those methods as amended and/or supplemented are required to meet the qualitative identification of target compounds by GC/MS. The mass spectra of the sample and a standard are required for every data acquisition. The mass spectra of the standard must be obtained from the GC/MS instrument on which the sample was injected. Once obtained, these standard spectra may be used for identification purposes only if the GC/MS meets the daily instrument performance requirements. These standard spectra may be obtained from the run used to obtain reference relative retention times. All ions present in the standard mass spectrum at a relative intensity greater than ten percent MUST be present in the sample spectrum. Additionally, the relative intensities of ions specified above must agree within plus or minus twenty percent between the standard and sample spectra.

E. Method Detection Limit Requirements For each laboratory, the Contractor’s QAPP shall include a complete set of Method Detection Limit Studies for organics and inorganics and the reporting limits for organics and inorganics for all the required compounds and methods. Reporting limits for organics and inorganics are defined in N.J.A.C. 7:26E-2.1(a)3. If upon review of the documentation, the laboratory is found not to meet a desired reporting limit for a method or compound, the Contractor may be directed to find another laboratory for that method. The laboratory is not allowed to exceed reporting limits for any undiluted sample.

The laboratory shall determine all Method Detection Limits (MDLs) and reporting limits in accordance with the procedures specified in Chapter 1 of SW-846. The laboratory shall base MDLs on performance studies. The laboratory must also comply with any requirements in a method that specify how the MDLs are determined.

A copy of the laboratory latest Method Detection Limit Study and reporting limits must be provided in the Full Regulatory Deliverable Package directly behind the case narrative when full regulatory deliverables are required.

6. CONTRACT REQUIRED METHODOLOGIES AND ANALYTE LISTS

The methodologies required under this Contract are specified, and no variations are permitted except as identified in this RFP. The required methodologies and analyte lists for each method are provided in this document and are based on the NJDEP laboratory certification requirements and the applicability of the method to the compound.

The laboratory shall analyze for ALL of the analytes listed for each method and shall report all results to the Contractor. This Contract requires specific analytes or compounds to be reported each and every time the laboratory provides services under this Contract. The Contractor’s laboratory is not allowed to eliminate any analytes or compounds from the required list. The Contractor’s laboratory is not allowed to reassign analytes or compounds from one specific line item to another line item.

7. INITIAL WASTE CHARACTERIZATION AND COMPATIBILITY TESTING

For engagements that involve the handling and bulking of unknown wastes that may be in drums, labpacks, or other containers, the contractor’s chemist shall perform initial hazard characterization (HazCat) screening and waste compatibility tests on these unidentified substances. Because this screening is performed using field screening techniques and field test kits, the Contractor is not required to be certified by the NJDEP Office of Quality Assurance for this work; however, the Contractor must ensure its proficiency in the use of these techniques and kits, and must provide sufficient detail in the Master and site-specific QAPPs on the procedures, test kits, field instrumentation, and field datasheets to be used.

Hazcat screening and testing must include, but not be limited to, the following components:

1. Physical description of waste, including matrix type, number of phases or layers, color, relative viscosity, and any other pertinent details;

2. Description of container, including condition, type, size, and available label information;

3. Estimated waste volume;

4. Radiation screening;

5. pH;

6. Water reactivity;

7. Water/hexane solubility;

8. Flammability/combustibility;

9. Oxidation/reduction (Redox) potential;

10. Specific gravity;

11. Qualitative organic and inorganic spot testing, including but not limited to, cyanide, sulfide and organic peroxide determinations;

12. Air reactivity;

13. Bench scale bulking test;

14. PCB screening and analysis using qualitative test kit; and

15. Waste compatibility testing.

The Contractor shall record the results on field screening datasheets and shall submit them to the NJDEP/State representative on a per sample basis in hard copy. The Contractor shall also propose waste bulking groups based on the field screening results and shall submit them in writing to the NJDEP/State representative for review and acceptance. All of this work is a precursor to the Contractor’s waste treatment and/or disposal recommendations consistent with the requirements of this RFP.

Certified laboratory analysis of individual or waste bulking group samples may be necessary following the initial characterization. Some samples may consist of two or more phases or layers. The Contractor shall attempt to homogenize multi-phase or multi-layer samples whenever possible. Each phase or layer shall be analyzed separately if homogenization of the sample fails or if the phase or layer is more than ten percent by weight or volume of the sample. Prior to analysis, the Contractor shall determine and note the number of phases or layers that have been determined in the laboratory. The Contractor may also be required to composite waste bulking group samples prior to analysis. The Contractor shall provide its laboratory with pertinent information from the initial characterization so that the laboratory may combine the sample fractions in proportions NJDEP/State representative of the waste volume.

8. WASTE DISPOSAL ANALYSIS

The Contractor shall sample and coordinate the analytical work necessary to properly categorize waste for disposal. The type of waste streams on site, as determined by the initial waste characterization, shall prescribe the type of disposal analysis and other data necessary to organize disposal. When sampling is required, the Contractor shall employ a chemist experienced in sample collection methods, decontamination, sample preservation, sample labeling, tracking and USDOT shipping. Prior to any sampling, the chemist must be approved by the NJDEP/State representative Below are listed the usual minimum required analyses for waste classification and disposal. The disposal analyses that are required may vary from site to site; however, the minimum classification analyses are not expected to vary. The analytes to be reported and the certified methods to be used (or the methods as supplemented and amended) are identified. If multiple methods are listed for preparation, extraction, cleanup or analysis, the laboratory shall hold certification in only one of the applicable methods identified.

Note that in addition to the parameters below, the laboratory shall report on a dry weight basis the percent moisture for all non-aqueous samples. This requirement does not apply to waste oil samples.

RCRA Characteristic – Ignitability Ignitability (liquids)

SW-846 1010 / 1010A

1020A / 1020B

RCRA Characteristic – Ignitability Ignitability (solids)

SW-846 1030

RCRA Characteristic - Corrosivity pH (waste, > 20% water)

SW-846 9040B / 9040C

RCRA Characteristic - Corrosivity Corrosivity Toward Steel (liquids only)

SW-846 1110A

RCRA Characteristic – Corrosivity pH (soils and waste)

SW-846 9045C / 9045D

RCRA Characteristic – Reactivity Cyanide Reactivity Plus Cyanide Amenable to Chlorination

SW-846 9010C

9012B

RCRA Characteristic – Reactivity Sulfide Reactivity SW-846 9030B followed by

RCRA Characteristic - Toxicity TCLP Volatiles Benzene 2-Butanone Carbon Tetrachloride Chlorobenzene Chloroethene Chloroform 1,2-Dichloroethane 1,1-Dichloroethene Tetrachloroethene Trichloroethene

SW-846 1311

5030B 8260B / 8260C

RCRA Characteristic - Toxicity TCLP Semivolatiles 1,4-Dichlorobenzene 2,4-Dinitrotoluene Hexachlorobenzene Hexachlorobutadiene Hexachloroethane 2-Methylphenol 3-Methylphenol 4-Methylphenol Nitrobenzene Pentachlorophenol Pyridine 2,4,5-Trichlorophenol 2,4,6-Trichlorophenol

SW-846 1311

3510C / 3520C 3620B / 3620C / 3640A 8270C / 8270D

RCRA Characteristic - Toxicity TCLP Herbicides 2,4-D 2,4,5-TP (Silvex)

SW-846 1311

8151A

RCRA Characteristic - Toxicity TCLP Pesticides gamma-BHC (Lindane) Chlordane Endrin Heptachlor and its epoxide Methoxychlor Toxaphene

SW-846 1311

8081A / 8081B

RCRA Characteristic – Toxicity TCLP Metals Arsenic Barium Cadmium Chromium Lead Selenium Silver

SW-846 1311

3010A 6010B / 6010C

RCRA Characteristic – Toxicity TCLP Metals Mercury

SW-846 1311

7470A

Free Liquids Paint Filter Test

SW-846 9095 / 9095B

PCBs Aroclor 1016 Aroclor 1221 Aroclor 1232 Aroclor 1242 Aroclor 1248 Aroclor 1254 Aroclor 1260 Aroclor 1262 Aroclor 1268

SW-846 3510C / 3520C / 3540C / 3541 / 3550B / 3550C

3611B / 3620B / 3620C / 3630C / 3640A / 3660B / 3665A 8082 / 8082A

9. UNDERLYING HAZARDOUS CONSTITUENTS FOR RCRA CHARACTERISTIC WASTES

As the waste generator, the NJDEP is required to comply with the Land Disposal Restrictions in 40 CFR 268 and determine whether hazardous waste must be treated before it can be land disposed. If a waste fails one or more of the RCRA characteristics listed above in Section 3.8.10, the underlying hazardous constituents in the characteristic waste must be determined. Underlying hazardous constituent means any constituent listed in 40 CFR 268.48, Table UTS—Universal Treatment Standards, except fluoride, selenium, sulfides, vanadium, and zinc, which can reasonably be expected to be present at the point of generation of the hazardous waste at a concentration above the constituent-specific UTS treatment standards.

To determine the underlying hazardous constituents, characteristic waste must also be analyzed for volatile and semivolatile organic compounds, pesticides, herbicides, ICP trace metals, and mercury. The methods, analytes and certifications required for these analyses are identified in this RFP. Although PCBs, total cyanides, and cyanides amenable to chlorination are also classified as underlying hazardous constituents, these parameters are reported as part of the waste disposal analyses of Section 3.8.10.

The NJDEP/State representative may request the Contractor to collect the underlying hazardous constituent samples at the same time the waste disposal samples are collected or at a later date after the waste disposal data is reported. If the underlying hazardous constituent and waste disposal samples are collected at the same time, all of the samples must be analyzed concurrently in order to meet sample holding times. If the underlying hazardous constituent samples are collected at a subsequent sampling event, the Contractor must collect the samples proximate to the original hazardous sample locations.

10. VOLATILE ORGANICS ANALYSIS

Volatile organic compounds include target compound list plus 30 (TCL + 30) analytes that are required to be analyzed by Method 8260B/8260C or the method as amended and/or supplemented. The TCL analyte list is tabulated below and includes one additional compound, tert-butyl alcohol.

TCL Volatile Organics Analytes

According to the Technical Requirements for Site Remediation at N.J.A.C. 7:26E-1.8, TCL + 30 means the list of organic compounds designated for analysis (TCL) as contained in the version of the EPA "Contract Laboratory Program Statement of Work for Organics Analysis, Multi-Media, Multi-Concentration" in effect as of the date on which the laboratory is performing the analysis, and up to 30 non-targeted organic compounds (plus 30) as detected by gas chromatography/mass spectroscopy (GC/MS) analysis. A Target Compound List + 30 scan means the analysis of a sample for Target Compound List compounds and up to 15 non-targeted volatile organic compounds and up to 15 non-targeted semivolatile organic compounds using GC/MS analytical methods. Non-targeted compound criteria shall be pursuant to the version of the EPA "Contract Laboratory Program Statement of Work for Organics Analysis, Multi-Media, Multi-Concentration" in effect as of the date on which the laboratory is performing the analysis. Tentatively identified compound or TIC means a non-targeted compound detected in a sample using a GC/MS analytical method which has been tentatively identified using a mass spectral library search. An estimated concentration of the TIC is required to be reported. Per N.J.A.C. 7:26E-2.1(e), TICs for both volatile and semivolatile compounds consist of up to 15 organic compounds of greatest concentration which are not surrogates, internal standards or targeted compounds listed under TCL.

The laboratory shall hold certifications in the methods, or the methods as amended and/or supplemented, as listed below. If multiple methods are listed for preparation, extraction, cleanup or analysis, the laboratory is required to hold certification in only one of the applicable methods identified.

There are other organic preparation and extraction methods that are acceptable under the USEPA SW-846 Methods. However, these methods are not required for this Contract. If the Contractor wants to use these methods to extract the samples, the Contractor must hold current certification for these methods and have prior approval from the NJDEP/State representative to use them.

For every soil and sediment sample that will be analyzed for TCL volatile organics, sufficient sample volume should be collected for both low level and high level analysis and percent moisture determination. Upon receipt at the laboratory, the laboratory must screen the samples and determine whether low level or high level analysis is required. Although the laboratory will receive two sets of samples for volatile organics analysis, the laboratory is only required to analyze and report one volatile organics analysis at either low level or high level depending on the screening results. The screening data must be included in the data package. The laboratory must also report percent moisture for the sample. This work is included in the TCL volatile organics line item. Refer to Section below for details concerning sample container requirements for soil and sediment being analyzed by TCL volatile organics.

11. SEMIVOLATILE ORGANICS ANALYSIS

Semivolatile organic compounds include target compound list plus 30 (TCL + 30) analytes that are required to be analyzed by Method 8270C/820D or the method as amended and/or supplemented. The TCL analyte list is tabulated below.

TCL Semivolatile Organics Analytes

(difficult to distinguish from Diphenylamine)

Bis(2-chloroisopropyl)ether (also known as 2,2-oxybis(1-chloropropane)

According to the Technical Requirements for Site Remediation at N.J.A.C. 7:26E-1.8, TCL + 30 means the list of organic compounds designated for analysis (TCL) as contained in the version of the EPA "Contract Laboratory Program Statement of Work for Organics Analysis, Multi-Media, Multi-Concentration" in effect as of the date on which the laboratory is performing the analysis, and up to thirty (30) non-targeted organic compounds (plus 30) as detected by gas chromatography/mass spectroscopy (GC/MS) analysis. A Target Compound List + 30 scan means the analysis of a sample for Target Compound List compounds and up to fifteen (15) non-targeted volatile organic compounds and up to fifteen (15) non-targeted semivolatile organic compounds using GC/MS analytical methods. Non-targeted compound criteria shall be pursuant to the version of the EPA "Contract Laboratory Program Statement of Work for Organics Analysis, Multi-Media, Multi-Concentration" in effect as of the date on which the laboratory is performing the analysis. Tentatively identified compound or TIC means a non-targeted compound detected in a sample using a GC/MS analytical method which has been tentatively identified using a mass spectral library search. An estimated concentration of the TIC is required to be reported. Pursuant to N.J.A.C. 7:26E-2.1(e), TICs for both volatile and semivolatile compounds consist of up to 15 organic compounds of greatest concentration which are not surrogates, internal standards or targeted compounds listed under TCL.

The laboratory shall hold certifications in the methods, or the methods as amended and/or supplemented, as listed below. If multiple methods are listed for preparation, extraction, cleanup or analysis, the laboratory is required to hold certification in only one of the applicable methods identified.

While there are other organic preparation and extraction methods that are acceptable under the USEPA SW-846 Methods, these methods are not required for this contract. If the laboratory wants to use these methods to extract the samples, the Contractor must hold current certification for these methods and have prior approval from the NJDEP/State representative to use them. Additionally, there are other cleanup methods in SW-846 that are not listed that may be applicable to the matrix being analyzed. The laboratory can utilize these methods as part of the sample preparation, but the laboratory must obtain approval from the NJDEP/State representative prior to their use. If other cleanup methods not listed above are proposed, the laboratory must hold current certification for these methods and document the use of the methods on the extraction logs and methodology summary if the methods are subsequently approved for use under this Contract.

12. PCB ANALYSIS

PCBs are required to be analyzed by Method 8082/8082A or the method as amended and/or supplemented. The TCL aroclors to be reported include the following PCB analyte compounds: Aroclor 1016, Aroclor 1221, Aroclor 1232, Aroclor 1242, Aroclor 1248, Aroclor 1254, Aroclor 1260, Aroclor 1262, and Aroclor 1268.

The laboratory shall hold certifications in the methods, or the methods as amended and/or supplemented, that are listed below. If multiple methods are listed for preparation, extraction, cleanup or analysis, the laboratory shall hold certification in only one (1) of the applicable methods identified.

There are other organic preparation and extraction methods that are acceptable under the USEPA SW-846 Methods. However, these methods are not required for this Contract. If the Contractor wants to use these methods to extract the samples, the Contractor must hold current certification for these methods and have prior approval from the NJDEP/State representative to use them. Additionally, there are other cleanup methods in SW-846 that are not listed that may be applicable to the matrix being analyzed. The laboratory can utilize these methods as part of the sample preparation, but the Contractor must obtain approval from the NJDEP/State representative prior to their use. If other cleanup methods not listed above are proposed, the Contractor must hold current certification for these methods and document the use of the methods on the extraction logs and methodology summary if the methods are subsequently approved for use under this Contract.

13. PESTICIDE ANALYSIS

Pesticides are required to be analyzed by Method 8081A/8081B or the method as amended and/or supplemented. The TCL pesticide organics to be reported include the following compounds:

Pesticide Analytes

Dieldrin

The laboratory shall hold certifications in the methods, or the methods as amended and/or supplemented, that are listed below. If multiple methods are listed for preparation, extraction, cleanup or analysis, the laboratory is required to hold certification in only one (1) of the applicable methods identified.

There are other organic preparation and extraction methods that are acceptable under the USEPA SW-846 Methods. However, these methods are not required for this Contract. If the laboratory wants to use these methods to extract the samples, the laboratory must hold current certification for these methods and have prior approval from the NJDEP/State representative to use them. Additionally, there are other cleanup methods in SW-846 that are not listed that may be applicable to the matrix being analyzed. The laboratory can utilize these methods as part of the sample preparation, but the Contractor must obtain approval from the NJDEP/State representative prior to their use. If other cleanup methods not listed above are proposed, the laboratory must hold current certification for these methods and document the use of the methods on the extraction logs and methodology summary if the methods are subsequently approved for use under this Contract.

14. CHLORINATED HERBICIDE ANALYSIS

Chlorinated herbicides are required to be analyzed by Method 8151A or the method as amended and/or supplemented. The TCL chlorinated herbicide organics to be reported include the following compounds:

Herbicide Analytes

15. TRACE METALS ANALYSIS

Trace metals analysis includes Target Analyte List (TAL) compounds. TAL means the list of inorganic compounds/elements designated for analysis as contained in the version of the EPA Contract Laboratory Program Statement of Work for Inorganics Analysis, Multi-Media, Multi-Concentration in effect as of the date on which the laboratory is performing the analysis. A TAL scan means the analysis of a sample for TAL compounds/elements. The TAL analytes to be reported include:

TAL Analytes

In addition to the analytes above, the Contractor may be requested to analyze samples for hexavalent chromium for a particular engagement.

The laboratory shall hold certifications in the methods, or the methods as amended and/or supplemented, that are listed below. If multiple methods are listed for preparation, extraction, cleanup or analysis, the laboratory shall to hold certification in only one (1) of the applicable methods identified.

Within the Third Edition of USEPA SW-846 and all promulgated updates, there are metals preparation methods, such as Methods 3005A, which are not required by the Contract but which may be acceptable for certain types of matrices being analyzed under this Contract. If the laboratory holds certification for these methods, it can use them in conjunction with the analysis of the samples, provided the methods are approved by the NJDEP/State representative prior to the use.

16. GASOLINE RANGE ORGANICS (GRO) ANALYSIS

Gasoline range organics include C6 to C10 range petroleum hydrocarbon compounds. The laboratory shall hold certification in Method 8015B, or the method as amended and/or supplemented. The NJDEP/State representative may request GRO analysis to be performed for waste disposal acceptance.

17. EXTRACTABLE PETROLEUM HYDROCARBONS AND DIESEL RANGE ORGANICS ANALYSIS

A. Extractable Petroleum Hydrocarbons (EPH) Analysis The NJDEP established a new analytical method to develop and implement health-based soil remediation standards for non-volatile petroleum hydrocarbon mixtures (Analysis of Extractable Petroleum Hydrocarbon Compounds (EPH) in Aqueous and Soil / Sediment / Sludge Matrices; NJDEP EPH Method 10/08, Revision 3). This method utilizes a gas chromatograph fitted with a flame ionization detector to determine the collective concentrations of extractable aliphatic and aromatic petroleum hydrocarbons in water and soil / sediment matrices. A mass spectrometer may be used in lieu of a flame detector. However, the GC / MS must be operated in the scanning mode using the scan rate, scanning range and tuning criteria specified in USEPA Method SW-846 8270C or USEPA Method SW-846 8270D. Selected ion monitoring is not permitted. If GC / MS is used, then it should be used for both fractions. This method can be used for the quantitative analysis of environmental samples (water, soil, sediment, and sludge) for residues from commercial petroleum products such as crude oil, diesel fuel, waste oil, fuel oil Nos. 2-6, lubricating oil, processed oil and bunker fuel. It shall not be used for the quantitative analysis of gasoline, mineral spirits, petroleum naphtha and other petroleum products which contain a significant percentage of hydrocarbons lighter than C9 in water and soil / sediment / sludge matrices at contaminated sites. The laboratory shall be certified by the NJDEP Office of Quality Assurance to perform this method.

The Contract includes two categories of EPH analysis. Category 1 is to be used for the suspected discharge of No. 2 fuel oil and / or diesel fuel oil only. This category requires the performance of contingency analyses for 2-methylnapthalene and naphthalene on the highest twenty-five percent of soil samples that exceed 1,000 mg / kg EPH. Category 2 analysis shall be used for suspected discharges of petroleum hydrocarbon mixtures other than No. 2 fuel oil and / or diesel fuel. This includes No. 4 fuel oil, No. 6 fuel oil, hydraulic oils, cutting oils, crude oil, lubricating oil, waste oil, waste vehicular crankcase oil, and waste mineral oil. Category 2 contingency analyses are required to be performed if samples exceed 1,700 mg / kg EPH.

B. Diesel Range Organics (DRO) Analysis EPH analysis is mandated by N.J.A.C. 7:26E-2.1(a)6 and replaces DRO analysis; however, it is acknowledged that a waste disposal facility may require the reporting of diesel range organics by Method 8015B as a prerequisite for waste acceptance. If required for disposal facility acceptance, DRO analysis by Method 8015B may be requested by the NJDEP/State representative. DRO analysis by Method 8015B may not be used under any other circumstance without the approval of the NJDEP/State representative

18. ASBESTOS-CONTAINING MATERIAL (ACM) ANALYSIS

Suspected asbestos-containing material (ACM) shall be analyzed by EPA Method 600/R-93-116, Polarized Light Microscopy, to determine proper material handling and disposal requirements. Based on the nature of the material being tested, the Contractor shall confirm the required sample volume and handling requirements with the laboratory prior to the sampling event.

19. REQUIRED CONTAINERS, SAMPLE HOLDING TIMES AND PRESERVATION TECHNIQUES

A. N.J.A.C. 7:18 Requirements The requirements for containers, sample holding times and preservation techniques are governed by the requirements in N.J.A.C. 7:18, Regulations Governing the Certification of Laboratories and Environmental Measurements, and specifically the tables in Subchapter 9. The Contractor and laboratory are referred to these tables for all the related requirements. For SW-846 methods, the Contractor and laboratory must meet the requirements of N.J.A.C. 7.18-9.4(c) and its associated Table 9.2, Required Containers, Preservation Techniques and Holding Times for Wastewater Samples and Solid/Hazardous Waste Samples (Aqueous Matrices) except Radiochemical Parameters or N.J.A.C. 7.18-9.4(f) and its associated Table 9.5, Required containers, Preservation Techniques and Holding Times for Solid/Hazardous Waste Samples (Soils, Liquids, Sediments and Sludges). If an SW-846 method specifies a maximum holding time that differs from the time specified in the respective tables, the SW-846 method will override the Table requirements in N.J.A.C. 7:18. Since the data generated under this contract can be used for a regulatory program, it must be analyzed per the requirements in N.J.A.C. 7:18, Regulations Governing the Certification of Laboratories and Environmental Measurements, and specifically the tables in Subchapter 9. If the Contractor laboratory exceeds the sample holding time, the laboratory is not permitted to submit the sample data to the Contractor.

B. Preservatives Where required by the respective tables and this Contract, the laboratory must provide the chemicals used for preservation. The laboratory can employ pre-preserved bottles as long as the requirements in the Laboratory Certification Regulations N.J.A.C. 7:18-9.6(g) are met. The laboratory must document the pre-preservation procedures in the QAPP and inform the laboratory of the preservation of the bottles.

C. Small-Diameter Core Samplers In general, soil and sediment samples that will be analyzed for volatile organic compounds are to be collected using small-diameter core samplers, such as En Core® or equivalent. This does not apply to samples being analyzed for TCLP volatiles, samples consisting of cemented or consolidated materials, or to samples of coarse materials large enough to interfere with proper coring techniques. A minimum of three individual 5 gram small-diameter core samplers must be collected for each soil or sediment sample. The small-core sampler must be able to be used for sampling, storage and transportation of the sample to the lab. Upon arrival at the laboratory, the laboratory is required to extrude the sample from the small-core sampler and analyze, chemically preserve, or freeze the sample within forty-eight (48) hours of sample collection. No methanol or sodium bisulfate preservation will occur in the field for these samples.

D. Containers for Soil and Sediment Screening and Percent Moisture Determination For every soil or sediment sample to be analyzed for TCL volatile organics, one or more 60 ml septum-sealed vials shall be collected for screening and percent moisture determination by the laboratory. This does not apply to TCLP volatiles samples.

E. TCLP Volatiles Samples Due to the volume required by the analytical method, 4 ounce or 8 ounce glass jars with Teflon seals should be used for TCLP volatiles samples. No preservatives are required, but the sample must be maintained at a temperature of less than 6ºC.

20. TEMPERATURE CONTROL, INDICATORS AND EXCEEDANCE NOTIFICATION

For SW-846 samples, the laboratory must deliver the shipping containers to the Contractor with sufficient frozen ice (artificial or natural) to maintain all sample bottles between 2°C and 6°C during shipment and up to two (2) days on site. The laboratory must include with each shipment instructions for repackaging the required temperature indicator bottle.

N.J.A.C. 7:18-9.4(g) regulations entitled Requirements for Sample Handling and Preservation for Specific Parameters and Tables 9.2 and 9.5 require sample rejection if temperatures exceed 6ºC during shipment and / or upon receipt. The Contractor must comply with this regulation when performing work under this Contract.

The laboratory may include a temperature indicator bottle in every shipping container. The temperature indicator bottle shall contain an appropriate liquid for monitoring the temperature of the shipment case and the samples on arrival at the laboratory. The laboratory shall place the temperature indicator bottle in an appropriate position in the shipping container with the sample bottles. On receipt, sample custody personnel shall determine the temperature of the shipping container and contents either by measuring the temperature of the indicator bottle using a calibrated thermometer or an infrared thermometer. Use of an infrared thermometer must comply with NJDEP’s laboratory certification code at N.J.A.C. 7:18-3-3(a) 5, specifically the verification and accuracy requirements set forth in N.J.A.C. 7:18-3-3(a) 5v. The laboratory shall record the temperature on the appropriate chain of custody and other appropriate documents.

If the temperature of the SW-846 samples exceeds 6°C, the laboratory shall immediately contact the Contractor. The Contractor shall not allow the laboratory to analyze a sample received above 6°C without the written (faxed or email) permission of the NJDEP/State representative. The laboratory shall document the temperature exceedence in writing within five (5) working days.

21. SAMPLE SHIPMENT

As part of this Contract, the Contractor is required to collect samples, preserve samples in the field and transport (ship) those samples to an off-site laboratory.

A. Surface Transportation For surface transportation of samples to a laboratory, the Contractor shall provide shipping containers that securely hold the sample bottles, and meet the packaging, marking and labeling requirements cited in 49 CFR 170 through 180 (USDOT) in effect at the time of sample shipment. Contractors that provide routine surface delivery of samples using Contractor owned vehicles and personnel have been determined to be common carriers as defined by the USDOT. The Contractor, therefore, is required to conform to all of the requirements listed in the paragraph above. The Contractor certifies that if it provides a sample bottle delivery and sample pick up service using its own vehicles and personnel that it is in conformance with 49 CFR 170 through 180 (USDOT).

B. Air Transportation The majority of the samples collected under this contract can be shipped as non-Dangerous Goods in an appropriate shipping container. If waste samples are being shipped by Air Transportation, the Contractors that transport samples via air carrier shall ship those sample bottles in an appropriate shipping container. Shipping containers shall securely hold the sample bottles and meet the Dangerous Goods shipping requirements cited within the Dangerous Goods Regulations of the International Air Transportation Association (IATA), including all United States (USG) Variations; and the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) Technical Instructions in effect at the time of sample shipment. All materials shipped via air carrier shall comply with the requirements of Sections 5 (Packing), 6 (Packaging Specifications and Performance Tests), 7 (Marking and Labeling), and 8 (Documentation) of the IATA Regulations.

C. Markings and Labels For both surface and air transportation of samples, the Contractor must provide adequate quantities of appropriate marking and labeling materials, for the return shipment in accordance with the requirements of the aforementioned regulations cited above.

D. Time Frame for Sample Shipment

The Contractor shall deliver the samples to the laboratory within twenty-four (24) hours of the collection of the last sample for that particular sampling event.