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GE®M►T IX drilling mud will be circulated into a settling tank or basin located near the boring. The viscosity of the drilling fluid will be assessed periodically by the driller and will be controlled throughout the drilling operation to achieve the required results (hole stability, sample return, and mud cake thickness along borehole wall). Only potable water will be used as makeup water for drilling fluid. Exploratory borings drilled using the hollow stem auger method generally do not require the use of drilling fluid. If required,potable water from a municipal supply will be used to maintain boring stability. The planned depth of each soil boring will be determined by the project manager before drilling. The Geomatrix field geologist/engineer will specify to the drill rig operator the depth of soil sample collection, method of sample retrieval, and other matters pertaining to the satisfactory completion of the borings. Geomatrix staff will observe the volume of drill cuttings returned to assess whether significant cavitation has occurred. Drill cuttings, unused soil samples, and drilling fluids generated during drilling of soil borings will be stored properly for future disposal by the client, unless other arrangements have been made. The drill.rods, augers,hoses,bits, and other components that fluids and cuttings contact will be steam-cleaned before drilling each boring, as well as at the beginning of each project and at the completion of field activities. Drive samplers will be cleaned with Alconox and water or steam- cleaned before each sampling event. Only potable water from a municipal supply will be used for decontamination of drilling equipment. Decontamination rinsate will be collected and stored properly for future disposal by the client, unless other arrangements have been made. DRILLING AND DESTRUCTION OF SOIL BORINGS Page 2 of 6 PROTO-DD.doe REVISION DATE:MARCH 1996 DD-2