Encl. (4) TO COMDTINST 16478.12
are found outside the 50 foot radius from the aid, adjust the scale to fit the
site (ie. 1" = 50'). The distance from the aid to the last battery found will
be considered one (1) SITE RADIUS. The search for batteries should be extended
outward for one additional SITE RADIUS. For example, if the last battery found
is 40' from the aid, the search pattern should be out to a minimal distance of
80' from the aid. Take up to four (4) photos of each site.
Using the site plan drawing determine the area which represents the greatest
concentration of batteries. From the center of the area with the greatest
number of batteries you will take soil sample #1. Soil sample #2 will be taken
out at 1 SITE RADIUS within three feet of the position of the outermost
battery. Soil sample #3 should be taken out at SITE RADIUS 2. Soil sample #3
will be used as a background sample.
D.3
SOIL SAMPLE COLLECTION
Sampling devices shall be decontaminated between individual soil samples. The
following steps shall be followed, for decontaminated of sampling devices:
a.
Remove all bulk solids.
b.
c.
Rinse with isopropyl alcohol, and
d.
Rinse with deionized water.
The recovery team shall not collect one soil sample from each of the three
indicated areas at each aid. A stainless steel sampling tool shall be used to
collect soil samples.
Each soil sample shall be placed in clean, plastic containers. A two inch
diameter by four inch deep soil sample should be taken from the surface at each
shall be retained by the sampling personnel. A copy of the chain of Custody
form shall be mailed to CEU Providence along with the soil samples.
Secure a sample label to each soil sample container collected in the field.
The sample label shall contain the following data:
g.
Aid name and number
h.
Sample number
i.
Distance and direction from aid
j.
Date
k.
Time
l.
Initials of sampling personnel
F.
RECORD KEEPING