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Groundwater Well Installation Standard Operating Procedure <br /> SWE-FSOP-601;Revision 1 Ahtna Southwest Environmental Operations <br /> Introduction <br /> 1.1 Purpose <br /> The purpose of this Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) is to provide field staff with the proper <br /> techniques and documentation requirements to install groundwater monitoring, extraction, and <br /> temporary wells (hereafter referred to as "groundwater wells") <br /> 1.2 Scope <br /> The scope of this SOP applies to field staff conducting well installation oversight. The SOP includes <br /> guidance for the performance, management, and completion of installation activities, including a <br /> description of staff responsibilities, relevant documentation, equipment, procedures, and quality control. <br /> Project-specific accident prevention plans (APP) and Site Safety and Health Plans address potential <br /> hazards related to well installation. <br /> Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) friendly procedures are also provided in this SOP. When <br /> required by the project, use the PFAS-free equipment, materials, and procedures recommended in this <br /> SOP which are indicated by [PFAS Projects]. <br /> 1.3 Responsibilities <br /> Field Team Lead (FTL). The FTL is responsible for reviewing project work plans to understand the health <br /> and safety needs, procedural specifications,and field documentation requirements.The FTL is responsible <br /> for reviewing and confirming the adequacy of the fieldwork documentation. <br /> Field Geologist. A Field Geologist is responsible for field completion drilling activities, including borehole <br /> logging and well construction according to project specifications. The Field Geologist is a registered <br /> geologist or a person performing work under the supervision of a registered geologist. <br /> Project Geologist. The registered Project Geologist is responsible for oversight of the drilling <br /> subcontractor, well design, well installation activities, and field documentation. When a Field Geologist <br /> performs the oversight, the Project Geologist is responsible for fieldwork variances/deficiencies, <br /> completeness, and accuracy of field documentation. <br /> Project Lead (PL). The PL is responsible for providing adequate resources to the field staff and ensuring <br /> the Field Team has adequate experience and training to comply with the SOP successfully. The PL is <br /> responsible for approving and documenting techniques not described in this SOP but are considered the <br /> best methods for the current project. <br /> Safety Representative.The Safety Representative meets the experience and training requirements of the <br /> current version of U.S. Army Corps of Engineers EM-385-1-1 Safety and Health Requirements.The Safety <br /> Representative oversees site-specific health and safety activities and ensures compliance with the project <br /> requirements. The Safety Representative notifies the FTL of safety deficiencies and incidents and actions <br /> to correct those. If the circumstance warrants,the FTL approves those actions and notifies the PL and Site <br /> Safety and Health Officer for their approval. <br /> Page 4 of 16 <br />