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A-4 notebook All probes were thoroughly cleaned and rinsed with fresh water prior to any measurements, in accordance with Section 3.1 4.0 SAMPLE CUSTODY This section describes standard operating procedures for sample custody and custody documentation Sample custody procedures were followed through sample collection, transfer, analysts, and ultimate disposal The purpose of these procedures is to assure that (1) the integnty of samples was maintained during their collection, transportation, and storage prior to analysts and (2) post-analysts sample material was properly disposed of Sample custody is divided into field procedures and laboratory procedures, as described below 4.1 Field Custody Procedures Sample quantities, types, and locations were determined before the actual fieldwork commenced As few people as possible handled samples The field sampler was personally responsible for the care and custody of the collected samples until they were properly transferred 4 1 1 Field Documentation Each sample was labeled and sealed properly immediately after collection Sample identification documents were carefully prepared so that identification and chain-of-custody records could be maintained and sample disposition could be controlled Forms were filled out with waterproof ink The following sample identification documents were utilized • Sample Iabels • Field notebook • Chain-of-custody forms 4.1 2 Sample Labels Sample labels provide identification of samples Prepnnted sample Iabels were provided Where necessary, the label was protected from water and solvents with clean label-protection tape Each label contained the following information • Name of collector • Date and time of collection • Place of collection • AMV project number Sample number • Preservative (if any) LRPT026 MAF