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Field Sample Management Standard Operating Procedure <br /> SWE-FSOP-002;Revision 1 Ahtna Southwest Environmental Operations <br /> • Explosives or radioactive materials <br /> Keep in mind that IATA requirements and the FAA and TSA"Prohibited Items List" will not allow shippers <br /> to check dangerous goods, in any quantity, as baggage on a commercial flight. <br /> Each sample collected will be recorded on a COC form. Each COC form(s) in a cooler or shipping container <br /> should be specific to the samples in the cooler and not samples in multiple/other coolers. <br /> 4.7 Laboratory Acknowledgment <br /> Once the samples arrive at the laboratory,the laboratory Sample Custodian checks the shipment for: <br /> • Levels of liquid samples to assess whether leaks have occurred <br /> • Shipment contents match the COC form <br /> • Check the cooler temperaure and pH if preserved. <br /> Note: VOC/GRO analyses are checked at the sample analysis time. <br /> The laboratory will provide notification of sample acknowledgment.The notification summarizes the work <br /> order, sample login descrepences and resolution, and discussions between the laboratory Project <br /> Manager and the Field Team. The FTL is responsible for reviewing the notification for completeness and <br /> accuracy. <br /> 4.8 Document Control <br /> Sampling field forms should be completed in their entirety. If an entry is not applicable, indicate "n/a" <br /> (not applicable) or line out the entry. <br /> After a task or project,all field documentation, including the field logbook,field datasheets,and electronic <br /> data, shall be scanned and placed in the appropriate folder on the server.All original documents shall be <br /> submitted to the PL and kept in the project file. See FSOP-001 (Field Documentation). <br /> 5.0 Quality Assurance/Quality Control <br /> Conduct the 3-Phases of Quality Control method described in the project work plans. <br /> Verify the laboratory notice of sample acknowledgment. <br /> 6.0 Documentation Review <br /> The FTL is responsible for daily review of the field sample management and fieldwork documentation for <br /> compliance with requirements (Section 4.0) and legibility. Errors and omissions should be explained and <br /> revisions to an entry signed and dated by the FTL. <br /> 7.0 References <br /> International Air Transport Association (IATA), 2019. Dangerous Goods Regulations. <br /> Code of Federal Regulations, 49 CFR 173.4a. Excepted Quantities <br /> Page 11 of 12 <br />