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LABORATORY NARRATIVE <br /> Modified TO-3 <br /> Geological Technics <br /> Workorder#0311354 <br /> Two 1 Liter Tedlar Bag samples were received on November 20, 2003. The laboratory performed analysis <br /> for volatile organic compounds in air via modified EPA Method TO-3 using gas chromatography with photo <br /> ionization and flame ionization detection. The method involves concentrating up to 200 mL of sample. The <br /> concentrated aliquot is then dry purged to remove water vapor prior to entering the chromatographic system. <br /> The TPH (Gasoline Range)results are calculated using the response factor of Gasoline and correspond to the <br /> range of hydrocarbons from C5 to C10. A molecular weight of 100 is used to convert the TPH (Gasoline <br /> Range)ppmv result to ug/L. See the data sheets for the reporting limits for each compound. <br /> Method modifications taken to run these samples include: <br /> Requirement TO-3 ATL Modifications <br /> Daily Calibration Standard Prior to sample analysis Prior to sample analysis and after the analytical batch</=20 <br /> Frequency and every 4-6 hrs samples <br /> Initial Calibration Calculation 4-point calibration 5-point calibration using average Response Factor <br /> using a linear <br /> regression model <br /> Initial Calibration Frequency Weekly When daily calibration standard recovery is outside 75- 125 <br /> %,or upon significant changes to procedure or <br /> instrumentation <br /> Moisture Control Nafion system Sorbent system <br /> Minimum Detection Limit(MDL) Calculated using the 40 CFR Pt. 136 App. B <br /> equation DL=A+3.3S, <br /> where A is intercept of <br /> calibration line and S is <br /> the standard deviation <br /> of at least 3 reps of <br /> low level standard <br /> Preparation of Standards Levels achieved Levels achieved through loading various volumes of the gas <br /> through dilution of gas mixture <br /> mixture <br /> r <br /> Receiving Notes <br /> There were no receiving discrepancies. <br /> Analytical Notes <br /> There were no analytical discrepancies. <br /> Definition of Data Ouatifving Flags <br /> Seven qualifiers may have been used on the data analysis sheets and indicate as follows: <br /> B - Compound present in laboratory blank greater than reporting limit <br /> J - Estimated value. <br /> E - Exceeds instrument calibration range. <br /> S - Saturated peak. <br /> Q - Exceeds quality control limits. <br /> Page 2 of 8 <br />