EPA Region 4 

SERIM Data Review and Validation Requirements 

Dredged Material Disposal Evaluation 

Project: Jacksonville ODMDS Desigantion Survey Spring 2010 

Project Initiation Date: 9/18/2009 

Project Sampling Dates: 

Begin: SPRING SURVEY: 3/28/2010 FALL SURVEY: 9/13/2010 

End: SPRING SURVEY: 4/2/2010 FALL SURVEY: 9/1 7/2010 

Final Report Date: (still in draft stage; draft version for submittal on 02/04/2011 ) 

Final Review Date: 7/9/2010 (Spring survey data) and 12/10/2010 (fall survey data) 

I certify thr i s document conforms to all applicable regulatory and project-specific requirements. 

QA Officer 

(Director or President, Validation Company) 

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Section Page Number

Project, Sampler and Laboratory InformationSignature Cover Page 1Table of Contents 2Data Review Instructions 3Project Review 4Laboratory Information 5Sample Custody 6Analytical Review Summary 7List of Acronyms 8Chemistry ReviewMetals 9 - 11PAHs, Pesticides, PCB 12 -13Tributyltins 14 - 15Dioxins 16 - 17TOC 18 - 19Physical ReviewPhysical Testing 20 - 21Toxicology ReviewTOX Project Checklist 22 - 24TOX Data Checklist 25

Table of Contents

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Data Review Instructions

This document contains a review table listing specific data quality objectives. The purpose of the review spreadsheet is for validation of the project data quality objectives. The tables are contained in an Excel spreadsheet and are designed tfrom initial setup to final review. They may also be filled out manually, using the printed copies as templates. The Table of Contents on page 2 lists the sections of this document that should be filled out for each project.Prior to sampling, complete the section titled Project Review. This provides information about the contract and the approAlso, prior to sampling, complete the section titled Laboratory Information. This will verify that the laboratory is capable oas required.After sampling, begin filling in the section titled Sample Custody. This section verifies that the samples were properly cothe analytical laboratory. For this section, several questions require the laboratory report to be completed and submitted they can be answered. Once the data report has been received by the contractor, begin filling in the section titled Analytical Review Summary. information about the contractor review prior to submission of the report to the client by the contractor.The remaining sections are organized according to analytical group and matrix and should be completed as each section section has a field for entering the analytical method number used. Unless otherwise specified, each analytical method on its own page. Then complete the review of specific QC targets listed in the table. Any QC value that does not meet should be explained in the Review Comments box. In addition, verify that the laboratory has submitted a case narrative along with corrective actions taken. If this is not received, contact the laboratory to add this to the final report. 

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Submitted by: Jason Seitz

Date submitted: 03/26/2010 (spring survey) and 09/10/2010 (fall survey)Approved by: April Patterson (USACE, Jax District)Date Approved: 03/29/2010 (spring survey) and 09/13/2010 (fall survey)

Project Review 

The SAP/QAPP was prepared and submitted for approval by the Corps of Engineers District Office and EPA Region 4.The SAP/QAPP was approved by the Corps of Engineers District Office and EPA Region 4.Any deviations from District-approved protocols for sampling or analysis were clearly stated to the District and approved by the Region 4.The following sections must be completed prior to field sampling or laboratory analysis:

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Use one sheet for each laboratory that will perform analytical work for this project.

Laboratory Name/Identification: Columbia Analytical Laboratory, Kelso, WAIs lab NELAC certified? Yes/No If Yes, please supply certification number E87412Can lab meet the QC requirements below as specified in the SAP/QAPP?Yes/NoY Analytical requirementY InstrumentationY MDL'sY Precision and accuracyY Required turnaround timeNote below any requirements the laboratory is unable to meet.

Laboratory Information

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Was all required information on the chain-of-custody form:

(Yes/No)Yes Did chain of custody forms accompany samples to subcontract lab? Yes Is the project identification on the chain of custody?No Are the analyses requested printed on the sample containers?Yes Were all samples correctly identified?Yes Were the analyses correctly identified on the chain of custody or an attached document listed on the chain of custodYes Were sample dates and times listed on the chain of custody?Yes Were the chains of custody signed by both the relinquisher and receiver of the samples?No Was the carrier identified on the chain of custody?NA If more than one chain of custody was needed for samples, are the chains of custody clearly numbered?Yes Were samples packed on wet ice, with an expected receipt temperature of 4 ± 2°C?NA

Were any sample conditions or irregularities (broken bottles, improper temperature) noted on the chain of custody opaperwork?

Yes Was the chain of custody submitted as part of the report to the primary contractor?Yes Were all requested analyses performed?Yes Was adequate sample volume provided to the contractor lab?Yes If any anomalous behavior of the samples was found, was it noted in the lab case narrative?Additional sample custody issues or deficiencies:

Sample Custody

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Were all raw data included in the final report?

(Yes/No)Yes Prep logsYes Analytical logsYes Data reduction logsYes CalculationsYes Data reportYes QC PackageVerify that samples were prepared according to the method specified.

Yes 10% check

100% check

Verify that samples were analyzed according to the method specified.

Yes 10% check

100% check

Verify that data were properly transferred from run to data report.

Yes 10% check

100% check

Verify that QC was calculated and within limits and complete the QC forms provided in this package.

Yes 10% check 

100% check

Additional data quality issues:

Analytical Review Summary

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IC Initial Calibration

MDL Method Detection LimitLCS Laboratory Control SampleCCV Continuing Calibration VerificationMB Method BlankMS/MSD/MST Matrix Spike/Matrix Spike Duplicate/Matrix Spike TriplicateIS Internal StandardLFB Laboratory Fortified BlankRL Reporting LimitLDR Linear Dynamic RangeSRM Standard Reference MaterialICV Initial Calibration VerificationSAP/QAPP Sampling and Analysis Plan/Quality Assurance Project PlanSERIM EPA Region 4 - Southeast Regional Implementation Manual

List of Acronyms

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Project Identification: Jacksonville ODMDS Designation Survey-Spring 2010

Reviewed by: PLBReview Date: 7/9/10

Parameter: Metals (e.g. Silver, Arsenic)List Metals Analyzed: As, Be, Cd, Cr, Cu, Pb, Hg, Ni, Se, Ag, ZnMatrix: Sediment Water/Elutriate TissueAnalytical Method Used: 200.8, 6010, 7471

QC 

Measurement

 Frequency Acceptance 

Criteria

Criteria

Met (Y/N)

MB 1 per 20 samples or 

1 per batch up to 20 samples

No analyte should 

be detected > RL

Y

MS/MSD/MST 70 - 130% for spike 

limits

30% RSD for 

1 set per 20 samples or per batch

Y

Review Comments

Duplicate 1 per 20 samples or 

1 per batch up to 20 samples

30% RSD for 

precision

Y

SRM 70 - 130% Recovery

Y

precision

1 per 20 samples or 1 per batch up to 20 samples

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Project Identification: Jacksonville ODMDS Designation Survey-Spring 2010

Reviewed by: PLBReview Date: 7/9/10

Parameter: Metals (e.g. Silver, Arsenic)List Metals Analyzed: As, Be, Cd, Cr, Cu, Pb, Hg, Ni, Se, Ag, ZnMatrix: Sediment Water/Elutriate TissueAnalytical Method Used: 200.8, 6010, 7471LCS/LFB 1 per 20 samples or 

1 per batch up to 20 samples

70 - 130% Recovery NA

ICV Immediately 

following calibration curve

90 - 110% Recovery Y

CCV Minimum - check 

calibration at middle and end of each batch or 1 per 10 analyses whichever

90 - 110% Recovery Y

See SRM for LCS

analyses, whichever

is greater

LDR Verify LDR once per 

quarter for ICP analyses and one time for mercury analysis

Y

IC Verify initial 

calibration for AA and mercury analysis performed daily

cc > 0.9950 for all 

calibrations

Y

MDL Verify MDL study 

once per year for each analyte of interest

Updated annually Y Maintained at lab

Maintained at lab

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Project Identification: Jacksonville ODMDS Designation Survey-Spring 2010

Reviewed by: PLBReview Date: 7/9/10

Parameter: Metals (e.g. Silver, Arsenic)List Metals Analyzed: As, Be, Cd, Cr, Cu, Pb, Hg, Ni, Se, Ag, ZnMatrix: Sediment Water/Elutriate TissueAnalytical Method Used: 200.8, 6010, 7471ICB Immediately after 

initial calibration

No analyte should 

be detected > RL

Y

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Project Identification: Jacksonville ODMDS Designation Survey-Spring 2010

Reviewed by: PLBReview Date: 7/9/10

Parameter: PAHs Pesticides PCBsMatrix: Sediment Water/Elutriate TissueAnalytical Method Used: 8270

QC 

Measurement

 Frequency Acceptance 

Criteria

Criteria

Met (Y/N)

MB 1 per 20 samples or 

1 per batch up to 20 samples

No analyte should 

be detected > RL

Y

Review Comments

MS/MSD/MST 1 set per 20 

samples or per batch

50 - 150% for spike 

limits

50% RSD for 

precision

Y

Duplicate 1 per 20 samples or 

1 per batch up to 20 samples

30% RSD for 

precision

NA See MS/MSD for precision

precision

Anthracene and benzo(k)fluoranthene outside lim

for explanation

SRM 1 per 20 samples or 

1 per batch up to 20 samples

Within limits 

specified by provider

N

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Project Identification: Jacksonville ODMDS Designation Survey-Spring 2010

Reviewed by: PLBReview Date: 7/9/10

Parameter: PAHs Pesticides PCBsMatrix: Sediment Water/Elutriate TissueAnalytical Method Used: 8270ICV Immediately 

following calibration curve

80 - 120% Recovery Y

CCV At the beginning of 

every 12 hours of analysis

<15% Difference Y

Surrogates Every sample 30 - 150% YInternal Standard

Every sample 30 - 150% Y

IC V if ft h Verify after each 20% RSD f h Y

initial calibration

<20% RSD for each 

analyte

Y

MDL Verify MDL study 

once per year for each analyte of interest

Updated annually Y

ICB Immediately after 

initial calibration

No analyte should 

be detected > RL

NA Not present in report, however MB shows calibr

Maintained at lab

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Project Identification: Jacksonville ODMDS Designation Survey-Spring 2010

Reviewed by: PLBReview Date: 7/9/10

Parameter: PAHs Pesticides PCBsMatrix: Sediment Water/Elutriate TissueAnalytical Method Used: 8081

QC 

Measurement

 Frequency Acceptance 

Criteria

Criteria

Met (Y/N)

MB 1 per 20 samples or 

1 per batch up to 20 samples

No analyte should 

be detected > RL

Y

Review Comments

MS/MSD/MST 1 set per 20 

samples or per batch

50 - 150% for spike 

limits

50% RSD for 

precision

N Endosulfan outside acceptance limits, but RSD w

small matrix interference

Duplicate 1 per 20 samples or 

1 per batch up to 20 samples

30% RSD for 

precision

NA

precision

See MS/MSD for precision

SRM 1 per 20 samples or 

1 per batch up to 20 samples

Within limits 

specified by provider

N Several compounds outside limits, see case narr

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Project Identification: Jacksonville ODMDS Designation Survey-Spring 2010

Reviewed by: PLBReview Date: 7/9/10

Parameter: PAHs Pesticides PCBsMatrix: Sediment Water/Elutriate TissueAnalytical Method Used: 8081ICV Immediately 

following calibration curve

80 - 120% Recovery Y

CCV At the beginning of 

every 12 hours of analysis

<15% Difference Y

Surrogates Every sample 30 - 150% YInternal Standard

Every sample 30 - 150% Y

IC V if ft h Verify after each 20% RSD f h Y

initial calibration

<20% RSD for each 

analyte

Y

MDL Verify MDL study 

once per year for each analyte of interest

Updated annually Y

ICB Immediately after 

initial calibration

No analyte should 

be detected > RL

NA Not present in report, however MB shows calibr

Maintained at lab

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Project Identification: Jacksonville ODMDS Designation Survey-Spring 2010

Reviewed by: PLBReview Date: 7/9/10

Parameter: PAHs Pesticides PCBsMatrix: Sediment Water/Elutriate TissueAnalytical Method Used: 8082

QC 

Measurement

 Frequency Acceptance 

Criteria

Criteria

Met (Y/N)

MB 1 per 20 samples or 

1 per batch up to 20 samples

No analyte should 

be detected > RL

Y

Review Comments

MS/MSD/MST 1 set per 20 

samples or per batch

50 - 150% for spike 

limits

50% RSD for 

precision

Y

Duplicate 1 per 20 samples or 

1 per batch up to 20 samples

30% RSD for 

precision

NA

ICV Immediately 

following calibration curve

80 - 120% Recovery Y

precision

See MS/MSD for precision

SRM 1 per 20 samples or 

1 per batch up to 20 samples

Within limits 

specified by provider

Y

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Project Identification: Jacksonville ODMDS Designation Survey-Spring 2010

Reviewed by: PLBReview Date: 7/9/10

Parameter: PAHs Pesticides PCBsMatrix: Sediment Water/Elutriate TissueAnalytical Method Used: 8082CCV At the beginning of 

every 12 hours of analysis

<15% Difference Y

Surrogates Every sample 30 - 150% YInternal Standard

Every sample 30 - 150% Y

IC Verify after each 

initial calibration

<20% RSD for each 

analyte

Y

MDL Verify MDL study 

f

Updated annually Y Maintained at lab

once per year for each analyte of interest

ICB Immediately after 

initial calibration

No analyte should 

be detected > RL

NA Not present in report, however MB shows calibr

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Project Identification: Jacksonville ODMDS Designation Survey-Spring 2010

Reviewed by: PLBReview Date: 7/9/10

Parameter: TributyltinsMatrix: Sediment Water/Elutriate TissueAnalytical Method Used:_____________________________________________________

QC 

Measurement

 Frequency Acceptance 

Criteria

Criteria

Met (Y/N)

MB 1 per 20 samples or 

1 per batch up to 20 samples

No analyte should 

be detected > RL

Y

Duplicate 1 per 20 samples or 

1 per batch up to 20 

40% N

Review Comments

MS/MSD/MST 1 set per 20 

samples or per batch

40% N Spikes for all species are below 60%, indicating m

batch spike was acceptable, indicating analy

n-Butyltin is outside the acceptance limits for M

p p precision), both spikes are low, which tends to a

samples

p ), p , 

RSD.

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Project Identification: Jacksonville ODMDS Designation Survey-Spring 2010

Reviewed by: PLBReview Date: 7/9/10

Parameter: TributyltinsMatrix: Sediment Water/Elutriate TissueAnalytical Method Used:_____________________________________________________ICV Immediately 

following calibration curve

75-125% Y

CCV At the beginning of 

every 12 hours of analysis

75-125% Y

Surrogates Every sample 20-150% YIC Verify after each <20% RSD YSRM 1 per 20 samples or 

1 per batch up to 20 samples

Within limits 

specified by provider

Y

IC Verify after each

initial calibration

<20% RSD Y

MDL Verify MDL study 

once per year for each analyte of interest

Updated annually Y Maintained at lab

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Project Identification: Jacksonville ODMDS Designation Survey-Spring 2010

Reviewed by: PLBReview Date: 7/9/10

Parameter: TOC Matrix: SedimentAnalytical Method Used: 9060

QC 

Measurement

 Frequency Acceptance 

Criteria

Criteria

Met (Y/N)

MB 1 per 20 samples or 

1 per batch up to 20 samples

No analyte should 

be detected > RL

Y

Triplicate 1 per 20 samples or 

1 per batch up to 20 samples

20% RSD for 

precision

Y

ICV Immediately 

following calibration curve

80 - 120% Recovery NA

Review Comments

MS/MSD/MST 1 set per 20 

samples or per batch

75 - 125% for spike 

limits

20% RSD for 

precision

Y

SRM 1 per 20 samples or 

1 per batch up to 20 samples

Within limits 

specified by 

provider

Y

See SRM

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Project Identification: Jacksonville ODMDS Designation Survey-Spring 2010

Reviewed by: PLBReview Date: 7/9/10

Parameter: TOC Matrix: SedimentAnalytical Method Used: 9060CCV At the beginning of 

every 12 hours of analysis

90 - 110% Y

IC Verify after each 

initial calibration

cc > 0.9950 for all 

calibrations

Y

MDL Verify MDL study 

once per year for each analyte of interest

Updated annually Y

Additional Issues Related to Data Quality Use this space to enter any additional comments related to this 

section that were not addressed above.

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Project Identification: Jacksonville ODMDS Designation Survey-Spring 2010

Reviewed by: PLBReview Date: 7/9/10

Physical Analysis: Grain Size, % Solids, Specific Gravity, Bulk Density, and Atterburg Limits

 Grain Size Bulk Density Specific Gravity %Solids Atterburg Limits

Analytical Method Used:_____________________________________________________

QC 

Measurement

 Frequency Acceptance 

Criteria

Criteria

Met (Y/N)

Triplicate 1 set per 20 

samples or per batch

<20% RSD Y

Physical Analysis: Bulk Density and Atterburg Limits

B lk D it Att b Li it

Review Comments

 Bulk Density Atterburg Limits

Analytical Method Used:_____________________________________________________

QC 

Measurement

 Frequency Acceptance 

Criteria

Criteria

Met (Y/N)

Duplicate 1 set per 10 

samples or per batch

Within 20% Relative 

% Difference

Review Comments

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