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10-Day Chronic Toxicity Test Using Daphnia Magna or Daphnia Pulex Published 11/16/1994
This test is applicable to leachates, effluents, and liquid phases of sediments. Mortality, reproduction and growth are used to assess the toxicity of the test media.
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24-Hour Range Finding Test Using Daphnia Magna and Daphnia Pulex Published 10/26/1994
This test is applicable to leachates, effluents, and liquid phases of sediments. The selections of concentrations to use in a definitive toxicity test are based on the results of the rangefinder.
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24-Hour Range Finding Test Using Larval Pimephales Promelas Published 10/28/1994
The procedure for conducting a 24-hour range finding test using larval Pimephales promelas (fathead minnow). This test is used as a preliminary guide when testing an effluent, leachate, or liquid phase of a sediment with an unknown toxicity.
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48-Hour Acute Toxicity Test Using Daphnia Magna and Daphnia Pulex Published 10/26/1994
The procedure for conducting a 48-hour (hr) acute toxicity test using Daphnia magna or Daphnia pulex is described below. This test is applicable to leachates, effluents, and liquid phases of sediments.
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7-Day Static Renewal Toxicity Test Using Larval Pimephales Promelas Published 06/24/2002
The procedure for conducting a 7-day static renewal toxicity test using larval Pimephales promelas (Fathead Minnows) is described. This test is applicable to effluents, leachates, and sediments, which require a chronic toxicity estimate.
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96-Hour Acute Toxicity Testing Using Pimephales Promelas Published 06/21/2002
Conducting a 96-hour acute static-renewal toxicity test using Pimephales promelas (Fathead Minnows) is described below. This test is applicable to surface water, effluents, leachates, and liquid phases of sediment which require an acute toxicity estimate.
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96-Hour Static Toxicity Test Using Selenastrum Capricornutum Published 11/16/1994
Describes the procedure for conducting a 96-hour static toxicity test using Selenastrum capricornutum.This test may be conducted on effluents, leachates or liquid phase of sediments. This test will also identify a test media that is biostimulatory.
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Activity-Based Air Sampling for Asbestos Published 05/10/2007
Personal monitoring in the form of activity-based sampling (ABS) is the most appropriate technique to estimate exposure. EPA has thus developed a sampling procedure called ABS, designed to mimic the activities of a potential receptor.
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Analysis of 1,4-Dioxane in Water by GC/MS SIM (EPA/SW-846 Methods 8000B/8260B) Published 04/05/2011
Outlines the analysis of 1,4-dioxane in water matrices using a gas chromatograph/mass spectrometer (GC/MS) by the Environmental Response Team/Scientific Engineering Response & Analytical Services (ERT/SERAS) Laboratory.
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Analysis of Malathion in Air by GC/MS Published 02/12/1999
The objective of this standard operating procedure is to provide guidance on the requirements for the analysis of malathion in air samples using gas chromatography/mass spectrometry (GC/MS), selective ion monitoring mode.
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Analysis of Mercury in Air with a Modified NIOSH 6009 Method Published 02/05/2001
This method is a modification of NIOSH Method 6009 for mercury. It is applicable to the analysis of indoor air samples of volatilized elemental mercury collected on solid sorbent material (typically Hopcalite) contained in glass collection tubes.
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Analysis of Metals in Air with a Modified NIOSH 7300 Method Published 03/22/2001
This method is a modification of NIOSH Method 7300 for metals in air (Appendix B). It is applicable to the analysis of indoor air samples collected on cellulose ester membrane filters.
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Analysis of Methyl Parathion in Air by GC/MS Published 03/30/1995
The objective of this standard operating procedure is to provide guidance on the requirements for the analysis of methyl parathion in air samples using gas chromatography/mass spectrometry (GC/MS), selective ion monitoring mode.
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Analysis of Methyl Parathion in Carpet Samples by GC/MS Published 05/12/1995
This standard operating procedure describes the procedures for the analysis of methyl parathion in carpet samples using gas chromatography/mass spectrometry (GC/MS) selective ion monitoring mode.
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Analysis of Methyl Parathion in Soil Samples by GC/MS Published 04/21/1995
The objective of this standard operating procedure is to provide guidance on the requirements for the analysis of methyl parathion in soil samples using gas chromatography/mass spectrometry (GC/MS) selective ion monitoring mode.
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Analysis of Methyl Parathion in Wipe Samples by GC/MS Published 03/30/1995
The objective of this standard operating procedure is to provide guidance on the requirements for the analysis of methyl parathion in wipe samples using gas chromatography/mass spectrometry (GC/MS) selective ion monitoring mode.
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Analysis of Polynuclear Aromatic Hydrocarbons (PAHs) in Air by GC/MS Published 03/13/2002
The objective of this Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) is to provide guidance on the requirements for the analysis of Polynuclear Aromatic Hydrocarbons (PAH) compounds in air samples using gas chromatography/mass spectrometry (GC/MS).
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Analysis of Polynulear Aromatic Hydrocarbons (PAHs) in Dust by GC/MS-SIM Published 03/14/2005
This Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) outlines the preparation and analysis of polynuclear aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) in dust matrices using gas chromatography/mass spectrometry (GC/MS) in the select ion monitoring (SIM) mode.
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Analysis of Volatile Organic Compounds in Air Samples by Viking Spectratrak 620 Gas Chromatography/Mass Spectrometry Published 10/26/1998
The purpose of this Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) is to describe the analysis of air or headspace samples by gas chromatography/mass spectrometry (GC/MS) using the Viking SpectraTrak 620.
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Asbestos Sampling Published 11/17/1994
Provides procedures for asbestos air sampling by drawing a known volume of air through a mixed cellulose ester (MCE) filter. The filter is then sent to a laboratory for analysis.
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Benthic Macroinvertebrate Sampling Published 04/15/2003
Analysis of benthos will be used, in conjunction with other bioassessment techniques, to assess the direct and/or indirect impact of contamination to benthic communities, composition, and functionality.
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Canister Certification Process Published 12/31/2008
Outline the steps for the certification of SUMMA canisters for VOC sampling and analysis by Gas Chromatography/Mass Spectrometry (GC/MS).
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Chip, Wipe, and Sweep Sampling Published 11/16/1994
Outlines the recommended protocol and equipment for collection of representative chip, wipe, and sweep samples to monitor potential surficial contamination. This method is appropriate for surfaces contaminated with non-volatile species of analytes.
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Chlorophyll Determination Published 11/17/1994
Describe procedures for determining the concentration of chlorophyll in photosynthetic tissue of plants. This analysis, in conjunction with in vivo chlorophyll fluorescence measurement, etc., will be used to assess the impact of contaminants on plants.
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Chromatographic Peak Integration Procedures Published 01/10/2000
To describe scientifically sound, legitimate and acceptable procedures to be utilized, as guidelines, for analytical data reduction and manipulation activities pertaining to chromatographic peak integration.
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Collection of Indoor Dust Samples From Carpeted Surfaces for Chemical Analysis Using a Nilfisk GS-80 Vacuum Cleaner Published 05/17/2002
Define the procedures for the collection of carpet-embedded dust samples that can be analyzed for lead, pesticides, or any other chemicals or elements. This procedure is applicable for the collection of samples on a variety of carpeted surfaces.
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Collection of Transpiration Gases During Phytoremediation Studies Published 12/17/2002
Illustrate the setup and operation of the apparatus used to collect plant transpiration gases during phytoremediation studies. Transpiration gas samples are collected in-situ and submitted to the laboratory for analysis.
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Confidential Reporting of Data Integrity Issues Published 01/11/2006
To provide a local mechanism for Lockheed Martin Scientific, Engineering, Response and Analytical Services (SERAS) Contract employees to confidentially report data integrity issues.
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Construction and Installation of Permanent Sub-Slab Soil Gas Wells Published 03/29/2007
The wells are used to sample the gas contained in the interstitial spaces beneath the concrete floor slab of dwellings and other structures.Soil gas monitoring provides a quick means of detecting volatile organic compounds (VOCs) in the soil subsurface.
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Controlled Pumping Test Published 10/04/1994
The most reliable and commonly used method of determining aquifer characteristics is by controlled aquifer pumping tests. Pumping tests require a greater degree of activity and expense and are not always justified for all levels of investigation.
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Data Validation Procedure for Routine Inorganic Analysis Published 11/03/1994
Establish a protocol for evaluation and validation of the routine inorganic data generated in the SERAS lab as well as data submitted to SERA by subcontract labs in preparation for inclusion into an analytical report.
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Data Validation Procedures for Dioxin/Furan Analysis by HRGC/HRMS Published 09/15/1994
To outline a procedure to facilitate the validation process of dioxin and furan data reported by subcontracting labs and to ensure that the data is being reviewed in a uniform manner.
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Data Validation Procedures for Routine Organic Analysis Published 10/04/1994
To establish a protocol for evaluation and validation of the data generated in the REAC lab as well as data submitted to REAC by subcontract labs in preparation for inclusion into an analytical report.
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Data Validation Procedures for Routine Volatile Organic Analysis Published 01/13/2004
To establish a protocol for evaluation and validation of the volatile organic compound data generated by the Response Engineering and Analytical Contract laboratory as well as VOC data generated by subcontracted labs.
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Description and Identification of Soils Published 02/23/2004
The intent of this SOP is to establish a consistent method for describing oils that are to be sampled and analyzed in the course of a site investigation. Soil descriptions and identifications provide key information when investigating HW sites.
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Determination of Fluoride in Air Samples by Ion-Selective (ISE) Methods Published 02/07/2001
This method can be used for analyzing particulate and gaseous (soluble) fluoride in air samples that have been collected using filter/treated pad cassettes.
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Determination of Granular Soil Permeability (Constant Head) Published 06/27/2003
Outlines the procedure for the determination of the coefficient of permeability by a constant-head method for granular soils.
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Determination of Mercury by Cold-Vapor Atomic Absortion (CVAA) (EPA/SW-846 Methods 7000A/7470A/7471A) Published 03/17/2006
Based on Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) SW-846 Methods 7000A, 7470A and 7471A and those requirements set forth in the latest approved version of the National Environmental Laboratory Accreditation Committee (NELAC) Quality Systems section.
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Determination of Metals by Graphite Furnace Atomic Absorption (GFAA) (EPA/SW-846 Methods 3015/7000A/7421/7740/7841/7060A) Published 01/20/2006
This method is applicable for the GFAA analysis of arsenic (As), lead (Pb), selenium (Se) and thallium (Tl) in waters.
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Determination of Metals by Inductively Coupled Plasma (ICP) Methods (EPA/SW-846 Methods 3015/3050B/6010B) Published 03/17/2006
This Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) outlines the digestion and analysis procedures for metals in water and solid matrices using inductively coupled plasma (ICP) atomic emission spectroscopy.
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Determination of Methyl Parathion in Wipe Samples by Immunoassay Published 03/01/1998
Provide guidance on the requirements for the analysis of methyl parathion in wipe samples using enzyme-linked immunoassay (ELISA).
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Determination of Nitroglycerin in Soil Gas by Scan X Jr. Published 12/16/1994
This procedure was developed to analyze for nitroglycerine in soil gases. A level of action was selected at 1 ppm (part per million) as determined by headspace analysis of a commercially obtained 1 ppm nitroglycerine in soil standard.
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Determination of Percent Moisture, pH, Melting Point and Cloud Point at the Standard Chlorine-Metachem Site Published 02/11/2004
Describes the methods to be used for the on-site determination of percent (%) moisture, pH, melting point and cloud point in pure product and other matrices.
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Determination of Polychlorinated Biphenyls in Air Published 09/16/1994
This method was developed to determine the concentration of polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) in air. The method can be slightly modified for testing pesticides in air.
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Drum Sampling Published 11/16/1994
Provide technical guidance on implementing safe and cost-effective response actions at hazardous waste sites containing drums with unknown contents.
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EG&G ORTEC Field Portable Gamma-Ray Spectrometer Operation Published 01/19/1995
Pertains to the set up, operation, analysis and data calculations performed with the EG&G ORTEC field portable gamma spectrometer.
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Equipment Packing and Shipping Procedures for SERAS Activations Published 08/29/2003
Establish proper guidelines for packing and shipping equipment for routine, non-routine, and emergency response activations.
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Field Analysis of Volatile Oorganic Compounds in Tedlar Bag AIR Samples by GC/MS (Triad GC/MS - Based on EPA TO-15A) Published 01/19/2006
Describes the field gas GC/MS analysis of air sample colleceted in Tedlar bags. This procedure generates field screening data in ppbv and is based on EPA Compendium Method TO-15.
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Field Determination of Chlorinated Benzenes in Product Samples by GC/FID at the Standard Chlorine-Metachem Site Published 02/09/2004
Describes the method to be used for the on-site analysis of chlorinated benzenes (CBs) present in pure product and other matrices using gas chromatography (GC) with a flame ionization detector (FID).
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Field Determination of Polychorinated Biphenyl (PCB) Congeners in Product Samples by GC/MS at the Standard Chlorine-Metachem Site Published 02/09/2004
Describes the procedures to be used for the on-site determination of polychlorinated biphenyl (PCB) congeners by gas chromatography/mass spectrometry (GC/MS) in product and other neat matrices in a field analytical laboratory.
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