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t Petroleum Hydrocarbons (TPH, modified EPA 8015) , benzene, ethylbenzene, toluene and xylenes (BTEX, FPA method 8020) . Selected soil samples were analyzed for total lead using EPA Method 7421. 3.0 QUALITY ASSURANCE PLAN 3.1 General Sample COUGction and .Randling Procedures Proper collection and handling are essential to ensure the quality of a sample. Each sample was 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 1.0 (Methods) . 3.2 Sample Identification and chain-of-Custody Procedures. Sample identification and chain-of-custody procedures ensure sample integrity and document sample possession from the time of collection to its ultimate disposal. Each sample container submitted analysis was affixed with a label to identify the job number, date, and time 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 any other pertinent field observations were recorded on the borehole �., log in the field records. All samples were analyzed by a State- certified laboratory. -, A chain-of-custody form was ed to record possession of the sample i from time of collection to `fs arrival at the laboratory. . When the samples were shipped, the person in custody of them relinquished the samples by signing the chain-of-Custody form and noting the time. The sample-control officer at the laboratory verified sample integrity and confirmed that it was collected in the proper container, preserved correctly, and that there was an adequate volume for analysis. If these conditions were met, the sample was assigned a unique loc. number for identification throughout analysis and reporting. 5 yThe Yo number was recorded on the chain-of-custody form and in the legallyg I required log book maintained by the laboratory in the laboratory. The sample description, date received, client's name and any other relevant information was also recorded. 3.3 Ana tical Quality Asaurance l In addition to routine calibration of the analytical instruments with standards and blank, the analyst is required to run duplicates and ._ spikes-on--20--percent--of--the-analyses-to--insure - �. precision and accuracy. :Accuracy is also verified through the follow- ing. N _