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Phase II Sampling and Analysis Plan SOP-4—Sample Packing and Shipping ��� <br /> Port of Stockton-Rail and Bridge,Stockton,CA <br /> 5 Procedure <br /> 5.1 Start-Up Activities <br /> 5.1 .1 Office <br /> The FTL will work with the project chemist (PC) to: <br /> • Ensure that sufficient sample containers, shipping containers/coolers and packing material <br /> are shipped to the site based on the analytical parameters, total number of samples, and <br /> average number of samples to be collected per day. <br /> • Develop guidelines on the number/type of samples per shipper based on sample type and <br /> past analytical results (i.e., volatile organic compounds [VOCs] in one cooler to limit the <br /> number of trip blanks needed and samples from high concentration wells packed in separate <br /> cooler to prevent cross contamination) <br /> • Coordinate sample shipments to ensure laboratory personnel will be available to receive the <br /> samples if weekend or holiday shipments are planned. <br /> 5.1 .2 Field <br /> After arrival on site, but prior to commencement of operations, the FTL will confirm that the required <br /> sample containers, sample coolers, packing material, and ice are available on-site. <br /> 5.2 Field Operations <br /> On specific projects, protocols for sample shipment will be specified in the work plan. This SOP <br /> provides general guidelines for sample packing and shipping. <br /> • Samples will be shipped to the laboratory by an overnight courier service. <br /> • Samples will not remain on site for more than 24 hours after collection, unless samples were <br /> collected on a weekend or there were not enough samples to make a shipment. These <br /> samples will be stored on ice or in a refrigerator at 4 degrees Celsius (°C) in a locked office <br /> until the next shipment. <br /> • During cooler packing, personnel will verify sample containers are properly labeled with <br /> sample identification, sample date, and sample time. The chain of custody (COC)will be <br /> checked to confirm that entries match the sample plan detail and sample containers. <br /> • Glass sample containers will be placed inside sealed plastic bubble wrap bags or wrapped in <br /> bubble wrap and placed in plastic bags as a precaution against cross-contamination due to <br /> leakage or breakage. <br /> • Sample bottles will be placed in coolers in a manner to limit the breakage and/or leakage <br /> during shipment. Coolers will have a bottom cushion/absorbent placed in prior to placing the <br /> samples in the cooler. <br /> • Coolers will be lined with a heavy-duty plastic garbage bag. <br /> 8-2 <br />