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PRE-TANK REPLACEMENT Site Assessment Mork Pian r 6131 Pacific Ave, Stockton, CA Aegis Project No. 90.020 r^ Page 14 sample jar lid will be opened and the detector probe immediately placed within the head space of the jar. The highest observed reading will be re„porded. _ 4.4 Analytical Procedures rw All soil samples submitted to the laboratory will be analyzed for BTEX by EPA method 8020, TPH by EPA method 8015 (modified) and lead by EPA method 7421. =1 4.5 ualityAssurance Plan 4.5.1 General Sample Collection and Handling Procedures Proper collection and handling are essential to ensure the quality of a sample. Each sample will be collected in a suitable container, preserved correctly for the intended analyses, and stored prior to analysis for no longer than the maximum allowable holding time. Details on the procedure for collection and handling of soil samples to be used on this project can be found in Section 4.1. iTl 4.5.2 Sample Identification and Chain-of-Custody Procedures Sample identificatiun and chain-of-custody procedures ensure sample intea)-ity and document sample possession from the time of collection �., to its ultimate disposal. Each sample container submitted for analysis j ; will have a label affixed to identify the job number, date, and time i. of sample collection, and a sample number unique to that sample. This information, in addition to a description of the sample, field mea- surements made, sampling methodology, names of on-site personnel, and %i any other pertinent field observations will be recorded on the bore- hole log in the field records. All samples will be analyzed by a }.> state-certified laboratory. E 1 A chain-of-custody form will be used to record possession of the sample from time of collection to its arrival at the laboratory. When t , the samples are shipped, the person in custody of them will relinquish the samples by signing the chain-of-custody form and noting the time. The sample-control officer at the laboratory will verify sample ! ' integrity and confirm that it was collected in the prryper container, js preserved correctly, and there is an adequate volume;'for analysis. If these conditions are met, the sample will be assigned a unique log number for identification throughout analysis and reporting. The log number will be recorded on the chain--of-custody form and in the legally-required log book maintained by the laboratory in the labora- tory. The sample description, date received, client�'s name and any �.: other relevant information will also be recorded.