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PC is calculated as follows:<br />

Where:<br />

NA<br />

PC = X100<br />

NI<br />

NA = Actual number of valid analytical results obtained, <strong>and</strong><br />

NI = Theoretical number of results obtainable under ideal conditions.<br />

2.2.4 Comparability<br />

Comparability expresses the confidence with which data from one sample, sampling<br />

round, site, laboratory, or project can be compared to those from another. Comparability<br />

during sampling is dependent upon sampling program design <strong>and</strong> time periods.<br />

Comparability during analysis is dependent upon analytical methods, detection limits,<br />

laboratories, units of measure, <strong>and</strong> sample preparation procedures.<br />

Comparability is determined on a qualitative rather than quantitative basis. For this<br />

project, comparability of all data collected will be ensured by adherence to st<strong>and</strong>ard<br />

sample collection procedures, st<strong>and</strong>ard fixed laboratory analytical methods, st<strong>and</strong>ard<br />

field measurement procedures, <strong>and</strong> st<strong>and</strong>ard reporting methods, including consistent<br />

units. For example, concentrations will be reported in a manner consistent with general<br />

industry practice (e.g., soil data will be reported on a dry-weight basis).<br />

In addition, to support the comparability of fixed-base laboratory analytical results with<br />

those obtained from previous or future testing, all samples will be analyzed by<br />

USEPA-approved methods, where available. The USEPA-recommended maximum<br />

permissible sample holding times (Table 2-1) for <strong>org</strong>anic parameters will not be<br />

exceeded. Whenever EPA methods are not appropriate or available, recognized methods<br />

published by American St<strong>and</strong>ard for Testing <strong>and</strong> Materials (ASTM) or other recognized<br />

<strong>org</strong>anizations with appropriate expertise will be used.<br />

All analytical st<strong>and</strong>ards will be traceable to st<strong>and</strong>ard reference materials. Initial<br />

instrument calibrations shall be first order linear, <strong>and</strong> shall be checked at the frequency<br />

specified for the methods.<br />

2.2.5 Representativeness<br />

Representativeness expresses the extent to which collected data define site chemical<br />

impact. Where appropriate, sample results will be statistically characterized to determine<br />

the degree to which the data accurately <strong>and</strong> precisely represent a characteristic of a<br />

population, parameter variation at a sampling point, a process, or an environmental<br />

condition. Sample collection, h<strong>and</strong>ling, <strong>and</strong> analytical procedures are designed to obtain<br />

the most representative sample possible. Representative samples will be achieved by the<br />

following:<br />

• Collection of samples from locations that are most likely to be representative of site<br />

conditions (based on site scoping, previous results, statistically r<strong>and</strong>om sample,<br />

etc.);<br />

2-4<br />

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