Freeport NIP(7.6)-LR010522 CERTES El LABORATORIES
REPOR C
~s File Number: 01-1456
Prepared for:
~ERGRO~ LP
Lewisvi~e, TX. 75067
Attention:
~ Jeff ~all
Repo~ Date:
05/22/01
Included ~e the results of chemical analyses for ~e samples submi~ed to Ce~es Enhronmental
Laboratories, L.L.C., on 05/18/01. All anal~ical results meet Quali~ ConSol requirements as set by the
indUs~ accepted crit~ia. Please refer to the Laborato~ Quali~ ConSol Results section of this repo~.
~isreportm~tbereproducedinitsentirety.
Sincerely,
Certes Environmental Laboratories, L.L.C.
Analytical Chemistry Environmental Sciences Research Microbiology
May 23,2001
CASE NARRATIVE
01-1456
Metroplex Underground LP
Samples for Certes file number 01-1456 were received at the laboratory on 05/18/01. These
samples were analyzed for Total Coliform by SM9132.
During the analysis of Certes batch TC-051801 for Total Coliform by SM 9132, no colonies
were found above the reporting limit stated in the report. Therefore, Fecal Coliform bacteria, a
sub-set of Total Coliform bacteria, were not found above the reporting limit stated in the report.
No other issues were noted during the analysis of these samples. Please feel free to call me at
(972) 620-7966 if you have any questions.
Sincerely,
Project Manager
Certes Environmental Laboratories L. L. C.
Certes Environmental Laboratories, L.L.C.
2209 Wisconsin Street, Suite 200 · Dallas, Texas 75229 · 972-620-7966 · 972-620-7963 FAX
Analytical Chemistry Environmental Sciences Research Microbiology
Restilts of Analyses CEL File No.: 01-1456 Report Date: 05/22/01
Reporting Date Date Analyzed
Result Units Limit Prepared Analyzed Flag By Dilution
Client Sample ID: 7+32 Sample Number: 01-1456-001
Date Sampled: 05/18/01 Sample Matrix: Liquid
Time Sampled: Sampled By:
SM9132 Total Coliform < 2 col/100mL 2 05/18/01 05/19/01 GRD 2
Client Sample ID: 13+05 Sample Number: 01-1456-002
Date Sampled: 05/18/01 Sample Matrix: Liquid
Time Sampled: Sampled By:
SM 9132 . Total Coliform < 1 col/100mL I 05/18/01 05/19/01 GRD I
Client Sample ID: 22+91 Sample Number: 01-1456-003
Date Sampled: 05/18/01 Sample Matrix: Liquid
Time Sampled: Sampled By:
SM 9132 Total Coliform < 1 col/100mL 1 05/18/01 05/19/01 GRD 1
Client Sample ID: 32+00 Sample Number: 01-1456-004
Date Sampled: 05/18/01 Sample Matrix: Liquid
Time Sampled: Sampled By:
SM9132 Total Coliform < I col/100mL 1 05/18/01 05/19/01 GRD I
Certes Environ me ntal Lab~o~(~2es°,(.~L.C.
2209 Wisconsin Street, Suite 200 · Dallas, Texas 75229 · 972-620-7966 · 972-620-7963 FAX
Analytical Chemistry Environmental Sciences Research Microbiology
Index of Narrative Footnotes !
A~- Sample received with headspace for volatile analysis.
B - Analyte detected in the associated method blank.
C - Sample received in unapproved containers.
D - Surrogate diluted out of range.
E - Result is above the linear range of the instrument and is to be considered an estimate.
H - Sample contains significant levels of heavy petroleum products > C28.
- Sample was reported at a dilution with few or no reportable values as a result of matrix interference.
- Value is a J-value and to be considered an estimate only.
L - Re-analysis was not possible due to limited sample amount.
M - Recoveries out of range due to matrix interferences inherent in sample.
N - Sample has presumptive compounds other than fuel products.
NJ - The analysis indicates the presence of an analyte that has been "tentatively identified" and the associated
numerical value represents its approximate concentration.
O - Sample received out of hold time.
P - Result is unconfirmed. The quantitative result from the primary column and secondary column did not agree
within 40%.
R - The sample results are rejected due to serious deficiencies in the ability to analyze the sample and meet quality
control criteria. The presence or absence of the analyte cannot be verified.
RR - Sample being re-extracted due to failing surrogate or internal standard.
S - Analysis performed at subcontract laboratory.
T - Sample prepared or analyzed out of hold time.
U - The analyte was analyzed for, but was not detected above the reported sample quantitation limit.
UJ- The analyte was not detected above the reported sample quantitation limit. However, the reported quantitation
limit is approximate and may or may not represent the actual limit of quantitation necessary to accurately and
precisely measure the analyte in the sample.
V - Insufficient sample was available for analysis as prescribed by the method. The lesser amount used for analysis
raised reporting limits accordingly.
X - Laboratory contamination suspected.
Y - Benzo(B) and Benzo(K) Fluoranthene did not resolve. Value was reported as Benzo(B)fluoranthene.
Z - Dilution was required due to the dark color and thickness of the extract.
* - Analytical result reported on dry weight basis.
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Certes Environmental Laboratories, L.L.C.
2209 Wisconsin Street, Suite 200 · Dallas, Texas 75229 ° 972-620-7966 · 972-620-7963 FAX
Analytical Chemistry Environmental Sciences Reseamh Microbiology
Results of Analyses - Laboratory Quality Control File No.: 01-1456
Duplicate
Batch Number TC-051801
Date Prepared 05/18/01
Date Analyzed 05/18/01
Spiked Sample ID 1456-1
Sample Result <2.00
Sample Duplicate Result <2.00
Relative Percent Difference (RPD) 0
RPD % Control Limits (low-high) 0-20
% Rec. Control Limits (low-high) 85-115
Method Blank NIA
Laboratory Control Sample
Spike Level N/A
Spike Result N/A
% Recovery N/A
Spike Duplicate Result N/A
% Recovery Duplicate N/A
Relative Percent Difference (RPD) N/A
RPD % Control Limits (low-high) N/A
% Rec. Control Limits (low-high) N/A
gg/L = micrograms per liter (ppb) mg/L = milligrams per liter (ppm)
gg/Kg = micrograms per kilogram (ppb) mg/Kg = milhgrams per kilogram (ppm)
< = less than % = percent
MS = Matrix Spike RPD = Relative Percentage Difference
MSD = Matrix Spike Duplicate RW - Reagent Water
LCS = Laboratory Control Sample LCSD = Laboratory Control Sample Duplicate
BS = Bench Spike BSD = Bench Spike Duplicate
[tmhos/cm = micromhos/centimeter
Genes Environmental Laboratories, L.L.C.
2209 Wisconsin Street, Suite 200 · Dallas, Texas 75229 ° 972-620-7966 · 972-620-7963 FAX
Analytical Chemistry Environmental Sciences Research Microbiology
Turnaround Time: Sample Receipt (Laboratory Use Only) Yes No
Certes.. Dallas,2209 WisconsinTexas 75229Street' Suite 200 Standard: Yes [] RUSH: Yes [] lb.1 a. SamplesTemperature ® 4 of cooler?degrees Celsius? ~]~
Environmental Laboratories (972) 620-7966 (972) 620-7963 If RUSH: 1 [] 2 [] 3 [] 5 [] Days? 2. Samples received intact"
3. Zero hcadspaee for VOC's?
Company Phone No. Fax No. 4. Correct containers used?
5. Adequate volume provided?
Contact (Report Recipient) ,-t' What type reporting feature would you like to use? 7. Samples received within holding time?
~f/ //~// 8' AgreernentbctweenCOCandsamplelabels?
Fax: Yes I-'] EDD: Yes [] Samples Shipped by: LIPS FedEx Other
Company Address City State Zip Samples Transported By: (~ Certes Courier Service__
Billing Address (If Different) City Stat6 Zip
Analysis(es) Requested (List specific method, if required)
Sampled By Client Project ID Site Location
Purchase Order No. Quotation Number Special Instructions (Including Specific Detection Limits)
Relimluisbed By (Signature): Date I ~
Wune Relinquished BlMK~gna~): Certes Job Number
Date. I Time Re~ived for
By b-~iguiug, you haw agreed to our t~rms aud agreements listed on the revers~ side,
Turnaround Time
Turnaround times for samples will be determined as follows: Turnaround rime begins when the samples are logged in at the laboratory.
Samples received after 3:00 p.m., Central Standard Time, may be logged in on the following business day. Saturdays, Sundays and
holidays are not counted in turnaround time. Sample Receipt Fax Confirmation will note the due date. Please contact Project Management
immediately if the logged due date does not match expectations. Project Management transmits results via facsimile as soon as they are
validated. Deadline for reporting is 5:00 p.m., Central Standard time, on due date, unless otherwise specified and acknowledged in writing.
Original hard*copy reports are mailed within 48-hours of completion.
Expedited services are available; however, one-day rush is available only for ICP Metals, Mercury, BTEX, TPH and VOCs. Call for
availability.
Rush Analysis
Please contact Project Management at (972) 620-7966 before submitting Rush analysis samples to assure the laboratory can meet the
required deadline. Samples received without pre-authorization will be analyzed by "Best Effort" to meet rush deadline requirements.
Specify Due Date on Chain of Custody. Rush charges are not discounted.
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Billing... All fees are charged or billed directly to the client. Litigation . . . All costs associated with compliance to any
(Note: Certes will not be responsible for recollecting samples subpoena for documents, for testimony in a court of law, or for
whereby holding times have been exceeded due to late or any other purpose relating to work performed by Certes, in
unauthorized requests for third party billing.) It is necessary for connection with work performed for that client, shall be paid by
Certes to assume that the paperwork submitted wi(h a sample the client.
describes the testing protocol desired. Any changes to this
protocol must be submitted to Certes in writing. However, if Non-Standard Analysis... On sample matrices for which
changes are made after the originally requested testing is initiated no official, validated method exists, application of a method
or has been completed, the client must accept payment found to be acceptable for a different type of product or sample
responsibility. Certes cannot be responsible for holding times may be offered. In such cases, Certes cannot guarantee that the
that are exceeded due to such changes. Minimum fee for method will work, and no warranties are given in such cases.
service is $50. Client acceptance of a method obligates payment for that work,
regardless of whether an acceptable result can be obtained.
Confidentiality... Strict confidentiality is maintained in all Additional work to resolve unforeseen problems with a method
dealings with clients. In any instance where information is applied to a non-standard sample matrix will be performed only
subpoenaed by and must be released to a regulatory or legal after discussion and authorization by the client.
body, the client is promptly notified. Likewise, the client agrees
that it will not use Certes' name and/or data in any manner Payment Terms... Payment in advance is required for all
which might cause harm to the company's reputation and/or clients except those whose credit has been established with our
business. Under no circumstances is the name of Certes company. For clients with Certes approved credit, terms are
Environmental Laboratories, L.L.C. (Certes) to be published Net 30 days, after which time a I-1/2% per month service
without approval in writing, charge is added to all unpaid balances. Certes reserves the right
to withhold results on an account that has been extended credit
Contracts... All contracts are subject to review and approval and has an unpaid balance over thirty (30) days. Delinquent
accounts are liable for legal costs and collection agency fees
by Certes' legal representative and must be signed by a
corporate officer, incurred by Certes in its efforts to eliminate the overdue balance.
Reanalysis Request.. Upon request, Certes will reanalyze
Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Notice . . . samples whenever test results are suspect. The reanalysls will be
Certes Is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and performed using EPA standards for determining the accuracy of
complies with all the regulations of Executive Order I 1246 and the results. Should the results of the second analysis agree with
the regulations promulgated thereunder, those of the first, the client will absorb the cost of one reanalysis.
If the result of the second analysis does not agree with the first,
Hazardous Wastes.. ~ Unused portions of samples found or then Certes will absorb the entire reanalysis cost.
suspected to be hazardous according to state and federal
guidelines are returned to the client upon completion of the Warranty and Limits of Liability . . . In accepting
analytical work. The cost of returning the sample will be analytical work, Certes warrants the accuracy of test results for
invoiced to the client. The sample and portions thereof remain the sample as submitted. The forgoing express warranty is
the property of the client at all times. Certes will handle the exclusive and is given in lieu of all other warranties, expressed or
disposal of hazardous samples where arrangements and fees have implied. Certes disclaims any other warranties,, expressed or
been agreed upon between Certes and the client, implied, including a Warranty of Fitness for Particular Purpose
and Warranty of Merchantability.