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Field Sample Management Standard Operating Procedure SWE-FSOP-002;Revision 1 Ahtna Southwest Environmental Operations 1.0 Introduction 1.1 Purpose The purpose of this standard operating procedure (SOP) is to direct field staff in the proper techniques and documentation requirements to maintain sample custody and the labeling, packaging, and shipping of multimedia samples after they are collected. Proper sample management from sample collection to laboratory receipt is essential to ensure the legal defensibility of the sample. Sample management is also needed to maintain sample integrity and successfully transport samples to the testing laboratory in an acceptable condition. 1.2 Scope The scope of this SOP applies to field staff collecting samples. The field staff may be employed by Ahtna or by a subcontractor. Trained environmental professionals will be engaged in or directly supervise the subcontractors' collection and handling of environmental samples. When required by the project, use the PFAS-free equipment, materials, and procedures recommended in this SOP which are indicated by [PFAS Project]. 1.3 Responsibilities Field Team. A Field Team is one or more individuals working together. The Field Team is responsible for the oversight of and/or collection of groundwater samples as specified in this SOP. Field Team Lead (FTL). The FTL is responsible for reviewing project work plans to understand the health and safety needs, procedural specifications,and field documentation requirements.The FTL is responsible for reviewing and confirming the adequacy of the fieldwork documentation. Project Lead (PL). The PL is responsible for providing adequate resources to the field staff and ensuring the Field Team has adequate experience and training to comply with the SOP successfully. The PL is responsible for approving and documenting techniques not described in this SOP but are considered the best methods for the current project. Safety Representative. The Safety Representative meets the experience and training requirements of USACE EM-385-1-1 (USACE, 2014). The Safety Representative oversees site-specific health and safety activities and ensures compliance with the project requirements. The Safety Representative notifies the FTL of safety deficiencies and incidents and actions to correct those.The FTL approves those actions or, if the circumstance warrants, notifies the PL and Site Safety and Health Officer for their approval. Quality Control Lead (QC Lead).The QC Lead ensures work inspections are performed using the 3-Phases of the Quality Control method described in the project work plans.The QC Lead notifies the PL of quality deficiencies and actions to correct those. The PL approves those actions or notifies the SWE Field QC Manager for their approval if the circumstance warrants involvement. Page 4 of 12