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Data Verification Report
for Package 32129

RL83 Data Verification Report
for

samples collected from

Camp Stanley Storage Activity

Boerne, Texas

Data Verifiers: Michelle Wolfe & Tammy Chang

Parsons ES

INTRODUCTION

The following data verification summary report covers environmental soil samples and associated quality control samples collected from the Camp Stanley Site (under RL83) on March 2, 2000.  Samples in the following laboratory Sample Delivery Group (SDG) were analyzed for semivolatile organic compounds (SVOCs); volatile organic compounds (VOCs); and metals including barium, chromium, copper, nickel, zinc, arsenic, cadmium, lead and mercury:

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All samples were collected by Parsons Engineering Science (Parsons ES).  All analyses were performed by APPL, Inc. following procedures outlined in the AFCEE QAPP, version 3.0.

Field quality control sample collected was a trip blank that was analyzed for volatile organic compounds only. During the initiation of this project, it was determined that ambient blanks were not necessary due to the absence of a source at the site.

EVALUATION CRITERIA

The data submitted by the laboratory has been reviewed and verified following the guidelines outlined in the AFCEE QAPP, version 3.0.  Information reviewed in the data packages include sample results; the summary of laboratory quality control results; case narrative; raw data; and chain-of-custody forms.  The analyses and findings presented in this report are based on the reviewed information, and whether guidelines in the AFCEE QAPP were met. 

SVOC SDG 32129

General

This SDG consisted of six (6) confirmation environmental soil samples.  The samples were collected on March 2, 2000 and analyzed for semivolatile organic compounds (SVOCs).

SVOC analyses were performed using United States Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA) SW846 Method 8270C. All samples for this SDG were analyzed following the procedures outlined in the AFCEE QAPP. All samples collected were prepared and analyzed within the holding times required by the method.

Accuracy

Accuracy was evaluated using the percent recovery (%R)s for the LCS sample and surrogate spikes.  There was no MS/MSD analyzed in association with this SDG.

All LCSs and surrogate %Rs were within acceptance criteria.

Precision

Precision could not be evaluated for this SDG because no duplicate analyses were provided.

Completeness

Completeness has been evaluated by comparing the total number of samples collected with the total number of samples with valid analytical data. 

All results were considered usable.  The completeness for this SDG is 100.0% compared to the minimum acceptance limit of 90%.

Representativeness

Representativeness expresses the degree to which sample data accurately and precisely represents actual site conditions.  Representativeness has been evaluated by:

        Comparing the chain-of-custody procedures to those described in the AFCEE QAPP;

        Comparing actual analytical procedures to those described in the AFCEE QAPP;

        Evaluating holding times; and

        Examining laboratory blank for cross contamination of samples during the analysis.

All samples in this SDG were analyzed following chain-of-custody forms (COCs) and analytical procedures described in the AFCEE. All samples were prepared and analyzed with the holding times required for the analysis.

        All instrument performance check criteria was met.

        All initial calibration criteria were met.

        All continuing calibration criteria were met.

        All second source verification criteria were met.

        All internal standard criteria were met.

There was one method blank associated with the SVOC analyses in this SDG.  The method blanks were free of SVOCs above the RL.

VOC SDG 32129

General

This SDG consisted of seven (7) samples, including six (6) confirmation environmental soil samples and one trip blank sample.  The samples were collected on March 2, 2000 and analyzed for volatile organic compounds (VOCs).

VOC analyses were performed using United States Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA) SW846 Method 8260B. All samples for this SDG were analyzed following the procedures outlined in the AFCEE QAPP. All samples collected were prepared and analyzed within the holding times required by the method.

Accuracy

Accuracy was evaluated using the percent recovery (%R)s for the LCS sample and surrogate spikes.  There was no MS/MSD analyzed in association with this SDG.

All LCSs and surrogate %Rs were within acceptance criteria.

Precision

Precision could not be evaluated for this SDG because no duplicate analyses were provided.

Completeness

Completeness has been evaluated by comparing the total number of samples collected with the total number of samples with valid analytical data. 

All results were considered usable.  The completeness for this SDG is 100.0% compared to the minimum acceptance limit of 90%.

Representativeness

Representativeness expresses the degree to which sample data accurately and precisely represents actual site conditions.  Representativeness has been evaluated by:

        Comparing the chain-of-custody procedures to those described in the AFCEE QAPP;

        Comparing actual analytical procedures to those described in the AFCEE QAPP;

        Evaluating holding times; and

        Examining field and laboratory blanks for cross contamination of samples during collection or analysis.

All samples in this SDG were analyzed following chain-of-custody forms (COCs) and analytical procedures described in the AFCEE. All samples were prepared and analyzed with the holding times required for the analysis.

        All instrument performance check criteria was met.

        All initial calibration criteria were met.

        All continuing calibration criteria were met.

        All second source verification criteria were met.

        All internal standard criteria were met.

There were two method blanks and one trip blank associated with the VOC analyses in this SDG.  The method blanks were free of VOCs above the RL.  The trip blank contained 0.34 mg/L of chloroform.  All associated samples had no chloroform detected above the RL. Therefore, "B" flag is not applicable.

METALS SDG 32129

General

This SDG consisted of six (6) confirmation environmental soil samples.  The samples were collected on March 2, 2000 and analyzed for metals; barium, chromium, copper, nickel, and zinc.

The barium, chromium, copper, nickel, and zinc analyses were performed using United States Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA) SW846 Method 6010B. All samples for this SDG were analyzed following the procedures outlined in the AFCEE QAPP.  All samples collected were prepared and analyzed within the holding times required by the method.

Accuracy

Accuracy was evaluated using the %R for the LCS sample.  There was no MS/MSD analyzed in association with this SDG.

All LCS %Rs were within acceptance criteria.

Precision

Precision could not be evaluated for this SDG because no duplicate analyses were provided.

Completeness

Completeness has been evaluated by comparing the total number of samples collected with the total number of samples with valid analytical data. 

All results were considered usable.  The completeness for this SDG is 100% compared to the minimum acceptance limit of 90%.

Representativeness

Representativeness expresses the degree to which sample data accurately and precisely represents actual site conditions.  Representativeness has been evaluated by:

        Comparing the chain-of-custody procedures to those described in the AFCEE QAPP;

        Comparing actual analytical procedures to those described in the AFCEE QAPP;

        Evaluating holding times; and

        Examining laboratory blanks for cross contamination of samples during the analysis.

All samples in this SDG were analyzed following the chain-of-custody forms (COCs) and analytical procedures described in the AFCEE.  All samples were prepared and analyzed with the holding times required for the respective analysis.

        All initial and continuing calibration criteria were met.

        All second source calibration criteria were met.

        All interference check criteria were met.

        All dilution test criteria were met except for as follows:

Sample B23-SB01 (0.5-1.0�)

Analyte

%D

QC

Barium

Copper

Nickel

32.2

23.3

51.3

10

10

10

The barium, copper and nickel results in the associated samples was considered estimated and flagged �J�.  The diluted chromium result was less than the reporting limit.  The zinc result was less than 25 times the MDL.  Therefore, the dilution test was not required for the chromium and zinc.

                        All post digestion spike addition criteria were met.

There was one method blank and several calibration blanks associated with the metal analyses in this SDG.  All blanks were free of any metals above the RL.

MERCURY SDG 32129

General

This SDG consisted of six (6) confirmation environmental soil samples.  The samples were collected on March 2, 2000 and analyzed for mercury.

The mercury analyses were performed using USEPA SW846 Method 7470A. All samples for this SDG were analyzed following the procedures outlined in the AFCEE QAPP.  All samples collected were prepared and analyzed within the holding times required by the method.

Accuracy

Accuracy was evaluated using the %R for the LCS sample.  There was no MS/MSD analyzed in association with this SDG.

The LCS %R was within acceptance criteria.

Precision

Precision could not be evaluated for this SDG because no duplicate analyses were provided.

Completeness

Completeness has been evaluated by comparing the total number of samples collected with the total number of samples with valid analytical data. 

All results were considered usable.  The completeness for this SDG is 100% compared to the minimum acceptance limit of 90%.

Representativeness

Representativeness expresses the degree to which sample data accurately and precisely represents actual site conditions.  Representativeness has been evaluated by:

        Comparing the chain-of-custody procedures to those described in the AFCEE QAPP;

        Comparing actual analytical procedures to those described in the AFCEE QAPP;

        Evaluating holding times; and

        Examining laboratory blanks for cross contamination of samples during the analysis.

All samples in this SDG were analyzed following the chain-of-custody forms (COCs) and analytical procedures described in the AFCEE.  All samples were prepared and analyzed with the holding times required for the respective analysis.

        All initial and continuing calibration criteria were met.

        All second source calibration criteria were met.

There was one method blank and several calibration blanks associated with the mercury analyses in this SDG.  All blanks were free of any mercury above the RL.

ARSENIC SDG 32129

General

This SDG consisted of six (6) confirmation environmental soil samples.  The samples were collected on March 2, 2000 and analyzed for arsenic.

The arsenic analyses were performed using United States Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA) SW846 Method 7060A. All samples for this SDG were analyzed following the procedures outlined in the AFCEE QAPP.  All samples collected were prepared and analyzed within the holding times required by the method.

Accuracy

Accuracy was evaluated using the %R for the LCS sample.  There was no MS/MSD analyzed in association with this SDG.

The LCS %R was within acceptance criteria.

Precision

Precision could not be evaluated for this SDG because no duplicate analyses were provided.

Completeness

Completeness has been evaluated by comparing the total number of samples collected with the total number of samples with valid analytical data. 

All results were considered usable.  The completeness for this SDG is 100% compared to the minimum acceptance limit of 90%.

Representativeness

Representativeness expresses the degree to which sample data accurately and precisely represents actual site conditions.  Representativeness has been evaluated by:

        Comparing the chain-of-custody procedures to those described in the AFCEE QAPP;

        Comparing actual analytical procedures to those described in the AFCEE QAPP

        Evaluating holding times; and

        Examining laboratory blanks for cross contamination of samples during the analysis.

All samples in this SDG were analyzed following chain-of-custody forms (COCs) and analytical procedures described in the AFCEE.  All samples were prepared and analyzed with the holding times required for the respective analysis.

        All initial and continuing calibration criteria were met.

        All second source calibration criteria were met.

        The result of the sample used for the dilution test was non-detect.  Therefore, the dilution test was not required.

        The recovery test criteria was met.

 There was one method blank and several calibration blanks associated with the arsenic analyses in this SDG.  All blanks were free of any arsenic above the RL.

CADMIUM SDG 32129

General

This SDG consisted of six (6) confirmation environmental soil samples.  The samples were collected on March 2, 2000 and analyzed for cadmium.

The cadmium analyses were performed using United States Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA) SW846 Method 7131A. All samples for this SDG were analyzed following the procedures outlined in the AFCEE QAPP.  All samples collected were prepared and analyzed within the holding times required by the method.

Accuracy

Accuracy was evaluated using the %R for the LCS sample.  There was no MS/MSD analyzed in association with this SDG.

The LCS %R was within acceptance criteria.

Precision

Precision could not be evaluated for this SDG because no duplicate analyses were provided.

Completeness

Completeness has been evaluated by comparing the total number of samples collected with the total number of samples with valid analytical data. 

All results were considered usable.  The completeness for this SDG is 100% compared to the minimum acceptance limit of 90%.

Representativeness

Representativeness expresses the degree to which sample data accurately and precisely represents actual site conditions.  Representativeness has been evaluated by:

        Comparing the chain-of-custody procedures to those described in the AFCEE QAPP;

        Comparing actual analytical procedures to those described in the AFCEE QAPP;

        Evaluating holding times; and

        Examining laboratory blanks for cross contamination of samples during the analysis.

All samples in this SDG were analyzed following chain-of-custody forms (COCs) and analytical procedures described in the AFCEE QAAA.  All samples were prepared and analyzed with the holding times required for the analysis.

        All initial and continuing calibration criteria were met.

        All second source calibration criteria were met.

        The result for the sample chosen for the dilution test was non-detect.  The dilution test was not required.

        All recovery test criteria were met.

There was one method blank and several calibration blanks associated with the cadmium analyses in this SDG.  All blanks were free of any cadmium above the RL.

LEAD SDG 32129

General

This SDG consisted of six (6) confirmation environmental soil samples.  The samples were collected on March 2, 2000 and analyzed for lead.

The lead analyses were performed using United States Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA) SW846 Method 7421. All samples for this SDG were analyzed following the procedures outlined in the AFCEE QAPP.  All samples collected were prepared and analyzed within the holding times required by the method.

Accuracy

Accuracy was evaluated using the %R for the LCS sample.  There was no MS/MSD analyzed in association with this SDG.

The LCS %R was within acceptance criteria.

Precision

Precision could not be evaluated for this SDG because no duplicate analyses were provided.

Completeness

Completeness has been evaluated by comparing the total number of samples collected with the total number of samples with valid analytical data. 

All results were considered usable.  The completeness for this SDG is 100% compared to the minimum acceptance limit of 90%.

Representativeness

Representativeness expresses the degree to which sample data accurately and precisely represents actual site conditions.  Representativeness has been evaluated by:

        Comparing the chain-of-custody procedures to those described in the AFCEE QAPP;

        Comparing actual analytical procedures to those described in the AFCEE QAPP;

        Evaluating holding times; and

        Examining laboratory blanks for cross contamination of samples during the analysis.

All samples in this SDG were analyzed following the chain-of-custody forms (COCs) and analytical procedures described in the AFCEE.  All samples were prepared and analyzed with the holding times required for the analysis.

        All initial and continuing calibration criteria were met.

        All second source calibration criteria were met.

        The result for the sample used for the dilution test was less than 25 times the MDL.  Therefore, the dilution test was not required.

        All recovery test criteria were met.

There was one method blank and several calibration blanks associated with the lead analyses in this SDG.  All blanks were free of any lead above the RL.