UNITED STATES ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCYREGION III

ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE CENTER701 MAPES ROAD

FORT MEADE, MARYLAND 20755-5350

SDMS DocID 2088114

DATE : August 4, 2006

SUBJECT: Region ffl Data QA Review

FROM :

TO :

Khin-Cho ThaungRegion ffl ESAT RPO (3EA21)

Robert KellyRegional Project Manager (3HS32)

Attached is the inorganic data validation report for the Browning Lumber Site (Case #: 35496;SDG#: MCOOH2) completed by the Region ffl Environmental Services Assistance Team (ESAT)contractor under the direction of Region III EAID.

If you have any questions regarding this review, please call me at (410) 305-2743.

Attachments

cc: Libby Burris (TECH LAW)

TO File #: 0001 TDF#: 0757

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Lockiieed Martin Information TechnologyESAT Region 3US EPA Environmental Science Center701 Mapes Road Ft. Meade, MD 20755-5350Telephone 410-305-3037 Facsimile 410-305-3597

L O C K H E E D M A R T I NWe never forget who we 're working for''"

DATE: July 31,2006

SUBJECT: Level IM2 Inorganic Data Validation for Case 35496SDG: MCOOH2Site: Browning Lumber

FROM: Shilpa UdaniInorganic Data Reviewer

LttU

Through: Mahboobeh MecanicSenior Data Review Chemist

TO: Khin-Cho ThaungESAT Region 3 Project Officer

OVERVIEW

Case 35496, Sample Delivery Group (SDG) MCOOH2, consisted of six (6) aqueous samplessubmitted to Sentinel, Inc. (SENTIN) for aluminum (Al), calcium (Ca), iron (Fe), magnesium(Mg), potassium (K) and sodium (Na) analyses. The sample set included one (1) field blank andone (1) field duplicate pair. Samples were analyzed in accordance with Contract LaboratoryProgram (CLP) Statement of Work (SOW) ILM05.3 through Routine Analytical Services (RAS)program.

SUMMARY

Data were validated according to the Region m Modification to the National FunctionalGuideline for Inorganic Data Review level IM2. Area of concern with respect to data usabilityare listed below.

Data in this Case have been impacted by outliers present in field and laboratory blanks as well asICP serial dilution analyses. Details for these outliers are discussed under "Minor Problems",specific samples affected are outlined in "Table 1 A" and qualified analytical results for allsamples are summarized on Data Summary Form (DSF).

MINOR PROBLEMS

The field (FB) and/or continuing calibration blanks (CCB) had reported results greater than theMethod Detection Limits (MDL) for analytes listed below. Positive results reported in affectedsamples which are less than or equal to five times (<5X) blank concentrations may be biasedhigh and have been qualified "B" on the DSF.

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Blank AnalytesFB aluminum (Al)CCB Al, sodium (Na)

Preparation blank had negative values greater than the absolute value of the MDLs for iron (Fe)and magnesium (Mg). Quantitation limits for these analytes in field sample MCOOH1 may bebiased low and have been qualified "UL" on the DSFs.

Percent Difference (%D) for the ICP serial dilution analysis was outside the control limit (>10%)for Na. Reported positive results for this analyte are estimated and has been qualified "J" on theDSF unless superseded by "B".

NOTES

Positive results which are less than the Contract Required Quantitation Limit (CRQL) but greaterthan MDL have been qualified "J" on the DSFs unless superseded by "B".

Reported results for field duplicate pairs MCOOH3/MCOOH6 were within 20% RPD, ± CRQL forall analytes.

Data for Case 35496, SDG MCOOH2, were reviewed in accordance with Region ffiModifications to the National Functional Guidelines for Evaluating Inorganic Analyses, April1993.

ATTACHMENTS

INFORMATION REGARDING REPORT CONTENT

Tables 1A are summary of qualifiers applied to the laboratory-generated results during datavalidation.

TABLES 1A SUMMARY OF QUALIFIERS ON DATA SUMMARY FORMS AFTERDATA VALIDATION

TABLE IB CODES USED IN COMMENTS COLUMN OF TABLES 1AAPPENDIX A GLOSSARY OF DATA QUALIFIER CODESAPPENDIX B DATA SUMMARY FORM(S)APPENDIX C CHAIN OF CUSTODY RECORD(S)APPENDIX D LABORATORY CASE NARRATIVE(S)

DCN:35496 IM2

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TABLE 1ASUMMARY OF QUALIFIERS ON DATA SUMMARY

FORM AFTER DATA VALIDATION

Case 35496, SDG MCOOH2

ANALYTEAl

Fe

Mg

Na

SAMPLESAFFECTEDMCOOH1

MCOOH2, MCOOH3,MCOOH4, MCOOH5,MCOOH6

MCOOH1

MCOOH1

MCOOH1

All Samples ExceptMCOOH1

NON-POSITIVE DETECTEDVALUES

B

B

VALUES

B

UL

UL

BIAS COMMENTS*High CCB (88.847 J ug/L)

High FB (303 B ug/L)

Low PBN(-21.273Jug/L)

Low PBN (-40.119 J ug/L)

High CCB (3389.440 J ug/L)SD (25%)

SD (25%)

* See explanation of comments in Table IB

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TABLE IBCODES USED IN COMMENTS COLUMN

CCB = Continuing calibration blanks had results greater than MDL (the results are in parenthesis).Reported results which are less than or equal to five times (<;5X) the blank concentration maybe biased high.

FB = The field blank had a reported result greater than the MDL (the result is in parenthesis).Reported results which are less than five times (<5X) the blank concentration may be biasedhigh.

PBN = The preparation blanks had reported negative results greater than the absolute value of theMDL (the results are in parenthesis). Quantitation limits may be biased low.

SD = The percent difference (%D) for the ICP serial dilution analysis was outside the controllimit (%D is in Parenthesis). Positive results are estimated.

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Glossary

ix A

fTiata Qualifier Codesof uata v>u

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GLOSSARY OF DATA QUALIFIER CODES

CODES RELATED TO IDENTIFICATION(confidence concerning presence or absence of analytes):

U = Not detected. The associated number indicates approximate sampleconcentration necessary to be detected.

(NO CODE) = Confirmed identification.

B = Not detected substantially above the level reported in laboratory or fieldblanks.

R = Unreliable result. Analyte may or may not be present in the sample.Supporting data necessary to confirm result.

CODES RELATED TO OUANTITATIQN(can be used for both positive results and sample quantitation limits):

J = Analyte Present. Reported value may not be accurate or precise.

K = Analyte present. Reported value may be biased high. Actual value isexpected to be lower.

L = Analyte present. Reported value may be biased low. Actual value is expectedto be higher.

[ ] = Analyte present. As values approach the IDL the quantitation may not beaccurate.

UJ = Not detected, quantitation limit may be inaccurate or imprecise.

UL = Not detected, quantitation limit is probably higher.

OTHER CODES

Q = No analytical result.

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DATA SUMMARY FORM: INORGANIC Page _ 1 _ of _ 1 _

Case #: 35496

Site:

Lab. :

SDG : MCOOH2

BROWNING LUMBER

SENTIN

Number of Soil Samples : 0

Number of Water Samples : 6

Sample Number:

Sampling Location :

Field QC:

Matrix:

Units:

Date Sampled :

Time Sampled:

Dilution Factor:

MCOOH1

BLFB

Field Blank

Water

ug/L

7/12/2006

15:30

1.0

MCOOH2

BLMW1

Water

ug/L

7/12/2006

1.0

MCOOH3

BLMW2

Dup. of MCOOH6

Water

ug/L

7/12/2006

14:40

1.0

MCOOH4

BLMW3

Water

ug/L

7/12/200618:30

1.0

MCOOH5

BLMW4

Water

ug/L

7/12/2006

18:00

1.0ANALYTE CRQL Result Flag Result Flag Result Flag Result Flag

61800

UL

Hi5000 1930 B

18800

41600

17500

41900 27200

Sample Number:

Sampling Location:

Field QC :

Matrix :

Units :

Date Sampled :

Time Sampled :

Dilution Factor:

MCOOH6

BLMW5

Dup. of MCOOH3

Water

ug/L

7/12/2006

15:00

1.0

ANALYTE CRQL Result Flag Result Flag Result Flag Result Flag

CALCIUM

MAGNESIUMra$£?3H£ero3s

SODIUM 5000

CRQL = Contract Required Quantitation Limit "Action Level Exists

To calculate sample quantitation limits: {CRQL * Dilution Factor)

SEE NARRATIVE FOR CODE DEFINITIONS

Revised 09/99

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Appendix C

Chain-of-Custody Records

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U.S. EPA Region HI Analytical Request Form

Date: 6/22/2006 Site Activity: Removal Assessment

Site Name: BROWNING LUMBER Street Address:

City: BALD KNOB State: WV Latitude: Longitude:

Program: Superfund Acct. #: 2006T03W302DC6CA3FDRSOO CERCLIS#: 0 5?

Site ID: A3FD Spill ID: Operable Unit:

Site Specific QA Plan Submitted: QNo g]Yes Title: Date Approved:

EPA Project Leader: Robert Kelly Phone#: 215-814-3268 Cell Phone #: 215-266-7456 E-mail: kelly.roberrj@epa.gov

Request Preparer: Gene Nance Phone#: 740-867-0968 Cell Phone #: 304-830-1442 E-mail: gnance@techlawinc.com

Site Leader: Michelle Dallessandro Phone#: 304-230-1230 Cell Phone #: 304-830-1444 E-mail: mdallessandro@techlawinc.com

Contractor: TechLaw, Inc. EPACO/PO: Murray/Wodarczyk

#Samples 4 Matrix: water-drinking Parameter: Total Metals+Hg Method: ILM05.3 ICP-MS \ ^ <^ 3-?-

#Samples 4 Matrix: water-drinking Parameter: Dissolved Metals + Hg Method: ILM05.3 ICP-MS

#Samples 4 Matrix: water-drinking Parameter: Total Al, Ca, Fe, Mg, K, Na Method: ILM05.3 ICP-AES \

#Samples 4 Matrix: water-drinking Parameter: Dissolved Al, Ca, Fe, Mg, K, Na Method: ILM05.3 ICP-AES /

#Samples Matrix: Parameter: Method:

#Samples Matrix: Parameter: Method:

#Samples Matrix: Parameter: Method:

#Samples Matrix: Parameter: Method:

#Samples Matrix: Parameter: Method:

Ship Date From: 6/26/2006 Ship Date To: 6/30/2006 Org. Validation Level Inorg. Validation Level IM2

Unvalidated Data Requested: D No ^ Yes If Yes, TAT Needed: Q 24hrs D48hrs D 72hrs D7days ^ Other (Specify) 14 days

Validated Data Package Due: D 14 days D21 days ^ 30days D 42 days D Other (Specify)

Electronic Data Deliverables Required: QNo ^| Yes (EDDs will be provided in Region 3 EDD Format)

Special Instructions: TAL Attached. Request ICP-AES and ICP-MS analyses be sent to same laboratory to greatly reduce sample volumes required.Qapp - Program Quality Assurance Project Plan For Sample Collection And Analysis For All Start Sampling Activities For U.S. Epa Region III Superfund TechnicalAssessment And Response Team (Start) Has Been Submitted To Epa Region 3 for review.

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AEPA USEPA Contract Laboratory Program^^ Inorganic Traffic Report & Chain of Custody Record

Region; 3

ProlBct Cod&*rrojuctwjoa. CT3707Account Corfo: 06T03W302DC6CA3FDRSOO

CERC US ID: WVD0541 1 6638

Spill ID: A3FD

Sila Name/Slate: Browning Lumbea/VW

PiolBrtLeaeei: Michelle Dallessandro

Action: Removal Action

Sampling Co; Tech Law, Inc.

INORGANIC MATRK/ CONC/ ANALYSSTSAMPLE No. SAHFttR TYPE TURNAROUND

MCOOH1 ReldQC/ L/G CLP TAL IC (14/PR)MichelleDallessandro

MCOOH2 Ground Water/ L/G CLP TAL IC (14/PR)MichelleDallessandro

MCOOH3 Ground Water/ UG CLP TAL IC (14/PR)MichelleDalfessandro

MCOOH4 Ground Water/ L/G CLP TAL 1C (14/PR)MichelleDallessandro

MCOOH5 Ground Walerf L/G CLP TAL 1C (14/PR)MichelleDallessandro

MCOOH6 Ground Water/ L/G CLP TAL 1C (14/PR)MichelleDallessandro

OataShlppad: 7/13/2006 Chai

Rorrlor Namci' PnrlPv

Airbill: 854215443302 R9l'"q

Shipped lo: Sentfnel Inc. 1 /̂L116 Washington Street. rNE 2Hunfsville AL 35801(256)534-9800 3

4

TAGNo.f STATIONPRESERVATIVE/ Botttej LOCATOH

514 (HNO3) (1) BLFB

515 (HN03), 516 (HN03), BLMW1517 (HNO3) (3)

518(HNO3)(1) BLMW2

519(HNO3)(1) BLMW3

520(HNO3)(1) BLMW4

521 (HN03) (1) BLMW5

Case No: 35496 Q

DAS No: J^

i of Custody Record

ulshedB^ Jf (Date) Time) /

fy /dL$/JsJ\ ^/f3/0&//96>~~~~ f

Sampler /I*// //Jjlis //s oniTinf̂ y IT/ (&fi> ^'^^f\Ji£^&*i .̂ ^

Recetvetf By {Dale / Time)

Q

- oo

. '"^O)oo03

O

S3

W

SAMPLE COliECT ORGANIC QC SDATE/T1UE SAMPLE No. Type "

— 'S: 7/12/2006 15:30 Field Btank B

EC••* • H

S: 7/12/2006 16:45 Lab QC ®ox^

S: 7/12/2006 14:40 - ^\cs

S: 7/12/2006 18:30

S: 7/12/2M6 18:00

5:7/12/2006 15:00 FfeW DupJIcate of BLMW2

Shipment for CasaCcffljifete?Y

Analysis Key:

CLP TAL IO = CLP TAL

Samp!e(5) to lie used for laboratory QC:

MCOOH2

Additional Sampler Slgnaturats):

Concentration: |_ E LOW, M = UnwMedlum, H = Hfgh Typa^Deslgnala: Composite = C. Grab = G

Chain of Custody Sea) Number:

Shipment Iced?

I CP Metelsffil, ua, he, wg , K.

TR Number: 3-043013577-071306-0002PR provides preliminary results. Requests for preliminary rmults will Increase analytical costs.Send Copy to: Sample Management Office. Attn: Heather Bauer. CSC. 15000 Conference Center Dr., Chantilfy, VA 20151-3819: Phone 703/818-4200; Fax

REGION COPYFZV5J.047 Page 1 of 1

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Appendix D

Laboratory Case Narrative

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^v USEPA - CLP

COVER PAGE

Lab Name: Sentinel, Inc. Contract: 68-W-04-007

Lab Code: SENTIN Case No.: 35496 NRAS No.: SDG No.: MCOOH2

SOW No.: ILM05.3

EPA SAMPLE NO. Lab Sample ID.MCOOH1 23958MCOOH2 23959MCOOH2D 23959S2MCOOH2S 23959MSMCOOH3 23960MCOOH4 23961MCOOH5 23962MCOOH6 23963

Were ICP interelement corrections applied? Yes/No YESWere ICP background corrections applied? Yes/No YES

If yes-were raw data generated beforeapplication of background corrections? Yes/No NO

Comments:

I certify that this data package is in compliance with the terms andconditions of the contract, both technically and for completeness, forother than the conditions detailed above. Release of the data containedin this hardcopy data package and in the computer-readable data submittedon diskette has been authorized by the Laboratory Manager or theManager's desigp^e/xaf verified by the followina signature.

Signature: / t \ s^ \ x Name:*»•» ̂ - ».•- *•* • * / * _ \̂ ._

,.2M̂ 7~ ~ l ~ / [

Date: ' ̂ T/U^ \ ] Title:

COVER PAGE ILM05.3

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U.S. EPA - CLP

SDG NARRATIVE - INORGANIC ANALYSES DATA PACKAGE

Lab Name: Sentinel, Inc. SOW No. : ILM05.3 Contract: 68-W-04-007

Lab Code: SENTIN Case No. : •p^Oln NRAS No . : SDG No. ; WlC

EQUATIONS:

HW1 Method: Concentration (ug/L) = C x (V£/Vi) x DF

WHERE, C = Instrument value inV; = Final digestion volume (mL)Vt =» Initial digestion volume (mL)DF * Dilution Factor

HS1 Method: Concentration (dry wt.) (mg/kg) = { (C x V)/(W x S)J X DF

WHERE, C. = Concentration (mg/L)V = Final sample volume in Liters (L)W = Wet sample weight (kg)S - V Solids/100DF * Dilution Factor

CW1 Method: Concentration (ug/L) = C x (Vt/VJ x DF

WHERE, C = Instrument value in ̂ g/L (The average of all replicate integrations).Vc - Final digestion volume (mL)Vt = Initial digestion volume (mL)DF » Dilution Factor

CS1 Method: Concentration (mg/kg) - (A x D x F)/ (B x E)

WHERE, A = Concentration in ug/LB = Weight in gD = Dilution FactorE = * Solids/100F = Final Volume (0.100 L)

Signature:

Name & Title:

SDG NARRATIVE - 2

Date:

JLM05.

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U.S. EPA - CLP

SDG NARRATIVE - INORGANIC ANALYSES DATA PACKAGE

Lab Name: Sentinel, Inc. SOW No.: ILM05.3 Contract: 68-W-04-007 !j

Lab Code: SENTIN Case No. :35L4Ci(£ NRAS No.: SDG No.:

y ABSENTSAMPLE RECEIPT: Temperature Blank: PRESENTIf a blank is absent, a non-invasive laser measurement is taken using a sample.Cooler temperature (s) recorded via laser measurement were:Refer to Record of Communication (ROC) regarding EPA Sample # discrepancies for temples:

Refer to ROC regarding tag discrepancies for samples:

Refer to ROC regarding sample preservation discrepancies for samples:

Refer to ROC regarding:on

QC Specified: yes \/ No If no, chose:

ANALYSIS: The following analyte(s) were estimated due to possible matrix interferences:

DOCUMENT CONTROL: The following invalid defects resulted due to CCS program anomalies:Initial Assessment: . - -Full Assessment: _. .

OTHER:

SDG NARRATIVE - IN

Name j& Title:

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U.S. EPA - CLP

SDG NARRATIVE - INORGANIC ANALYSES DATA PACKAGE

Lab Name: Sentinel, Inc. SOW No.: ILM05.3 Contract: 68-W-04-007

Lab Code: SENTIN Case No. :2&-V3lr) NRAS No.: SDG No. :

EQUATIONS :

DW2 Method: CN Concentration (ug/L) = (A x D x F) / B

WHERE, A » M9/L CN. of sample from regression anal/sisB = volume of original sample for distillation (0.050 L)D =• any dilution factor necessary to bracket sample values within standard

valuesF « sample receiving solution volume (0.050 L)

DS2 Method: CN Concentration (mg/kg) = (A x D x F) / (B x E)

WHERE, A = ug/L CN of sample from regression analysisB = wet weight of original sample (g)D = any dilution factor necessary to bracket sample values within standard

valuesE = % solids/100F = sample receiving solution volume (0.050 L)

Signature:

Name fc Title: Date:

SDG NARRATIVE - 3ILM05.3

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. SAMPLE LOG-IN SHEET

Lab Name Sentinel, Inc.

Received By (Pr in t N a m e ) Lindsey Cholewa

Received By (Signature) \t f\ i. \) . ^3i^jAx\\JLLx \f.

Case Number 35496

Remarks :

1. Custody Seal(s) jEcSafiipt/ Absent*

2. Custody Seal Nos.

3 T r a f f i c (PfeseBJ)/ Absent*Reports/Chain of 'Custody Records orPacking Lists

4 . Ri rbi 1 1 jgTrh^ TT?^gyiCkel>

5. Airbill No. 85H <2A5414 ^Q)2_.

6. Sample Tags gr¥seir£y Absent*

Sample Tag Numbers yTst^B>/NotCTsted onTraff icReport/Chain ofCustody Record

7. Sample Condition djjaHSv'Broken*/Leaking

8. Cooler Temperature g^iselT^/Absent*Indicator Bottle .

er i 679. Cooler Temperature ,_P i \ *-^

10. Does in fo rmat ion Yes/wSon T r a f f i c v

Reports/Chain ofCustody Recordsand sample tagsagree?

11. Date Received at 07/14/2006

12. Time Received 'O25

Sample Trans fe r

Fraction Q\\ Fba^tion ^^

Area tt (jfofo^QJf' Area »N^^X^

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Log-in Date07/14/2006

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Sample Delivery Group No. MCOOH2

EPASample if

MCOOHI

MCOOH2

MCOOH3

MCOOH4

MCOOH5

MCOOH6

\K\

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Corresponding

Sample Tag 1

514

515,16,17

518

519

520

521

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AssignedLab #

23958

23959

23960

23961

23962

23963

/

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NRAS Number

Remarks:Condition ofSampleShipment, etc.

FB

QC

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\* Contact SMO anA a^fetrah record of resolution

[Reviewed ̂ y / /~r^^ /^ ^\ \ /

Date ' V / \ } ^1*HbU>

Logbook No . 2»Logbook Page No. (-fS/<~?C)

FORM DC-1 ILM05.3AR100112