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E� SECTION 5 SAMPLE SHIPMENT Sarnmes coilectea in anis stuav oath the excection of anv drum samples. tank samples, or other concentrated wastes. will be ciassi ied as environmental samples. In general. environmental samnfes are collected from streams, ponds. or wells and u are not expected to be grossly contaminatea with high levels of hazardous matenals. _ an indelible pencil or - The sample tag will be legibly written and completed with p waterproof ink. The information will also be recorded in a log book. 4s a minimum, it will include: t � • Exact location of sample • Time and date sample was collected • Name of samuier witnesses cif necessary • Project codes, sample station numoer, and identifying code (if aDpitcable. • Type of sample (if known • Tag number of sequential tag system is used) • Laboratory number (if applicable) • Any other pertinent information 5.1 Environmental Sampies Environmentai samples will be packaged and shipped according to the following procedure: I Place sample container properly identified and with a sealed lid. in a polvethviene bac, and seat bag, - - ?. Place sample in a tiberboara container or metal picnic cooler wnicn has been lined with a large poiveinviene oag 3. Pack with enough noncombustible, absorbent, cushioning material to minimize the possibility of the container breaking. 4 Seal large bag 5. Seal or close outside container Samme containers must have a completed sample identification tag and the outside container must be marked "Environmental Sample" The appropriate side of the container must be marked "This End Up" and arrows should be drawn accoroingiy No DOT marking tsbeitng is required. No DOT shipping pacers are required There are no DOT restrictions on mode of transportation. ' us/sy=01/0W2 5-1