The purpose and uses of environmental sampling and monitoring equipment.

DOE-STD-1156-2002

Soil and sediment contamination

Describe the requirements of the following documents as they relate to

environmental monitoring:

10 CFR 61.53, Environmental Monitoring

Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act

(CERCLA)

Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA)

National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA)

40 CFR 136, Analytical Test Procedures

40 CFR 61, NESHAPs

Describe the various quality assurance and quality control programs used to

enhance data quality. Include in your discussion programs both internal and external

to the Department.

Describe the standard methods for the examination of water and wastewater.

Given a sampling parameter/equipment, describe the standard sampling methods

and protocols.

13. Environmental compliance personnel shall demonstrate a working level knowledge

of the purpose and uses of environmental sampling and monitoring equipment.

Supporting Knowledge and/or Skills

Explain the reason for measuring emissions, meteorological factors and ambient air

quality under various operation conditions (e.g., routine and emergency).

Describe the purpose and limitations of the following air quality measurement

instruments.

High volume particulate sampler

Liquid bubbler (e.g., for sulfur dioxide)

Infrared spectrometer

Describe the purpose and types of material collected by the following sampling

media:

High efficiency glass fiber filter

Activated charcoal cartridge

Silica gel

Describe the purpose for measuring each of the following parameters during field

surveys of water quality:

Temperature

Dissolved oxygen