ML16139A052
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| Site: | Palisades  |
| Issue date: | 05/12/2016 |
| From: | Entergy Nuclear Operations |
| To: | Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation |
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ATTACHMENT E Quality Assurance Manual For Teledyne Brown Engineering Environmental Services and Teledyne Brown Engineering Environmental Services Annual 2015 Quality Assurance Report THE REMAINING PORTION OF TELEDYNE BROWN ENGINEERING SERVICES ANNUAL 2015 QUALITY ASSURANCE REPORT WILL BE PROVIDED UPON REQUEST.
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A Teledyne Tachnalaglea Company Rev 29 Effective September 15, 2015 Document K-QAM-1 Quality Assurance Manual 0
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A Teledvne Technologies Company Rev 29 Effective September 15,2015 Document K-QAM-1 Table of Contents 1.0 2.0 QUALITY SYSTEM ................................................................................................... ................ 1 2.1 -* *--Pelicy-;-.-;~;:;;.*.... ;.. -;-;:;;;.. ;..... ;;-;-;;.; ...... = ........ ..... ... ; ....... :. ;.;;.:;. ;.............................. 1-2
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2.2 Quality System Structure ................................................................................................. 12 2.3 Quality System Objectives ............................................................................................... 12 2.4 Personnel Orientation, Training, and Qualification~ ........................................................ 13 3.0 ORGANIZATION, AUTHORITY, AND RESPONSiBILITY........................................................ 14 4.0 PERSONNEL ORIENTATION, DATA INTEGRITY, TRAININ *ND QUALIFiCATION ......................................................................................................................... 15 4.1 Orientation........................................................... .......... ....... .. ....................................... 15 4.2 Data Integrity ................................................................................................................... 15 4.3 Training .............................................................................................................................15 4.4 Qualification ......................................................................................................................15 4.5 Records ............................................................................................................................ 16 5.0 CUSTOMER INTERFACES .................................................................................................... 17 5.1 Interface Personnel ........................................................................................................... 17 5.2 5.3 5.4 5.5 5.5.1 6.0 6.1 D umentation Changes ................................................................................................... 19 Documentation Lists and Distributions .............................................................................. 19 Other Documentation ........................................................................................................ 20 6.6 Documentation Reviews ....................................................................................................20 DESIGN OF LABORATORY CONTROLS .................................................................................. 21 7.1 General ..............................................................................................................................21 7.2 Facility ...............................................................................................................................21 7.3 Technical Processes and Methods ................................................................................... 21 7.3.1 Operational Flow .......................................: ................................................................. 21 7.3.2 Methods ......................................................................................................................22 7.3.3 Data Reduction and Analysis ...................................................................................... 22 7.4 Verification of Technical Processes, Methods, and Software ........................................... 22
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A Teledyne Technologies Compeny Rev 29 Effective September 15, 2015 Document K-QAM-1 7.4.1 Operational Flow Verification ................................... ................................................... 22 7.4.2 Method Verifications ......... .......................................................................................... 22 7.4.3 Data Reduction and Analysis Verification ................................................................ .. 23 7.5 Design of Quality Controls ................................................................................. ............... 23 7.5.1 General ........................................................................................................ .... ........ 3 7.5.2 Demonstration of Capability (0 of C) ...................................................... , ................. 23 7.5.3 Process Control Checks .... ................................................. ............. ....., ................ 23 8.0 PURCHASING AND SUBCONTRACT CONTROLS ...................................... ........................... 25 8.1 General. .................................................................... .................. ..... .............................. 25 8.2 Source Selection ...................................................................... .... .. ........ ......................... 25 8.3 Procurement of Supplies and Support Services........ .. ................. .. ................................ 25 8.3.1 Catalog Supplies ...................................... ........ ... .................................................... 25 8.3.2 Support Services ............................................ .......................................................... 25 8.3.3 Equipment and Software ................................ . ........v .... .. .... .... .... .......... .... .... . .. .. ..... 26 8.4 Subcontracting of Analytical Services ....................... . .................................................... 26 8.5 Acceptance of Items or Services ............. .. ...................................................................... 26 9.0 TEST SAMPLE IDENTIFICATION AND CONTROL: . ................................. .................. ............. 27 9.1 Sample Identification ............... ..................................................................................... 27 9.2 LIMS ....................................................... ........................................................................... 27 9.3 Sample Control. ......... ....................................... .............. ............................................... 27 10.0 SPECIAL PROCESSES, INSPECTI0N, AND TEST.. ................................................................ 28 10.1 Special Process ......................................... .................................................................... 28 O.4.j Weights and Temperatures ........................................... ............................................. 29 ro-;:;::::!"-.:!t~ 0.4.2 Radioactive Materials.................................................................................................. 29 EQUIPMENT MAINTENANCE AND CALIBRATION .................................................................. 30
- 11. 1 General .................................... ,...... .............................................. ..................................... 30 11.2 Support Equipment. ......... .. ............................................. ................................................... 30 11.3 Instruments ................................................................................................................. .. ..... 30 11.4 Nonconformances and Corrective Actions ............................... ........... .............................. 30 11.5 Records ....................... .. .................................................................................................... 31 12.0 NONCONFORMANCE CONTROLS ............................... ............................................................ 32 12.1 General .... ................................. .. ....................................................................................... 32 12.2 Responsibility and Authority ................. ............................................................................. 32 12.3 10CFR21 Reporting .................................................... ........ .............................................. 32
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A Teledyne TechnologIes Company Rev 29 Effective September 15,2015 Document K-QAM-1 13.0 CORRECTIVE AND PREVENTIVE ACTION .. ........................................................................... 33 13.1 General ..................................................... ................................................... ...................... 33 13.2 Corrective Actions .. ... ......... ................. .... ............................ ........................................... .. 33 13.3 Preventive Actions ....................... .. ..... .. .. ........ .................. .................... ........................... . 33 14.0 RESULTS ANALYSIS AND REPORTING ........ .. .... ........ ........ ................................................. 3'4 14.1 General ........................................................................ .. .................................. , ... ... . ........ 34 14.2 Results Review.......... .. .. .................... ................. .. .. ............... .. .... .. ........... ........ ... .. .. ...... 34 14.3 Reports .... .. .. ................................. ........ .. ... ........................................... ............................ 34 15.0 RECORDS .. .. ........................................................... .............~ ..... ~ ...... ~, . , ... ' "!..'.'.' ' ' ' ' .......... .. , .. . ... ..... .. 35 15.1 General ... .. ... ........................ ..................... ................................. . .......... . ................ ........ 35 15.2 Type of Records ...... .. .......................... ........................ .. ............ ... .. ................... ......... ...... 35 15.3 Storage and Retention ....................... ......................... ......... ....................................... .. 35 15.4 Destruction or Disposal .... ...... .. .............................. ...... ... ....................................... .. .. .... . 35 16.0 ASSESSMENTS .. .. ..................... ................. ............. ....... .......................... .. ............................. 36 16.1 General .. .......... .. ........ .......................................... .......... ................... ................................ 36 16.2 Audits ..................... .......... .......................... ... ... ... .................................................... .... ...... 36 16.3 Management Reviews ... ............................................................................. ... .................. 36 ATTACHMENT A ........... ................... ....................................... .......... ............................................... 37
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A Teledyne Technologies Company Rev 29 Effective September 15, 2015 Document K-QAM-1 REVISION HISTORY Revision 7 Complete re-write January 1, 2005 Revision 8 Updated organization October 26, 2005 Chart, minor change to 1.0, 4.4, 7.5.3.2, 10.2.3, and 12.3 Revision 9 Table 1-1, Figure 3.1, !Lynne Perry Section 3.3 Revision 10 Table 1-1, Sections 2.2, Lynne Perry 4.3 Revision 11 ,2006 Lynne Perry Revision 12 Section 15.3 April 30, 2007 Lynne Perry Revision 13 June 21, 2007 Lynne Perry Revision 14 October 19, 2007 Lynne Perry aB e 1.1, Section 4.0 title, September 5, 2008 Lynne Perry 66, Figure 3.1, 7.3.1 emoved ref to TBE-5004 8.3.3, 14.3, Attachment A Section 6.3, 16.2 October 02, 2008 Lynne Perry Table 1.1 January 26, 2010 Lynne Perry Section 2.2 November 5, 2010 Lynne Perry Revision 19 Section 8.2 January 27,2011 Lynne Perry Revision 20 Figure 3.1 November 9, 2011 Lynne Perry Revision 21 Figure 3.1, Section 8.5 December 17,2012 Lynne Perry
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A Teledyne Technologies Company Rev 29 Effective September 15, 2015 Document K-QAM-1 REVISION HISTORY (cont'd)
Revision 22 Figure 3.1 March 14,2013 Lynne P.erry Revision 23 Sections 1.0, Table 1-1, 2.1, October 23,2013 3.0,4.2, 5.1-5.3, 5.5.1, 7.3.1, 8.4, 8.5, 9.1, 14.2 Revision 24 Section 1.0 December 09,2013 Revision 25 Figure 3.1 May 09, 2014 Revision 26 Figure 3.1 Lynne Perry Revision 27 Sections 7.4.3, 10.4.2, 11.3 Lynne Perry 11.4 Revision 28 Figure 3.1 Lynne Perry Revision 29 Table 1-1 w 'September 15, 2015 Lynne Perry
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A Teledyne TechnologIes Company Rev 29 Effective September 15, 2015 i ' Document K-QAM-1 1.0 Knoxville QAM Section Introduction This Quality Assurance Manual (QAM) and related procedures describes he Knoxville Environmental Services Laboratory's Quality Assurance (QA) system. 'the system is designed to meet multiple quality standards imposed by Customers a d regulatory agencies and to support customer programs. The stan arCfs regulations include, but are not limited to:
NRC 10 CFR 50 Appendix B NRC 10 CFR 61 NRC Regulatory Guide 1.21 NRC Regulatory Guide 4.15, Rev 1, 1979 ANSI N 42.23 ANSI N 13.30 NELAC Standard, Chapter 5 ISO Guide 17025 The Environmental Services (ES) La or ory does low level radioactivity analyses for Power Plants and other cu tomer . It primarily analyzes environmental samples (natural products from amun eAts such as milk), in-plant samples (air filters, waters), bioassay sample from ustomer's employees, and waste disposal samples (liquids and solids).
Potable and non- otaele water samples are tested using methods based on EPA standards as cited in Stafe licenses (see procedure TBE-4010). The listing
[current as of initial printing f this Manual - see current index for revision status and additions I delefo~ of 'mplementing procedures (SOPs) covering Administration, Methods, Co t~ 9 Instr ments, Technical, Miscellaneous, and LlMS is shown in Table 1-1. Refere ce to these procedures by number is made throughout this QAM.
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Title Part 1 Administrative Procedures Validation and Verification of Computer Programs for Radiochemistry Data TBE-1001 Reduction TBE-1002 Organization and Responsibility TBE-1003 Control, Retention, and Disposal of Quality Assurance Records TBE-1004 Definitions TBE-1005 Data Integrity TBE-1006 Job Descriptions
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A Teledvne TechnologIes Company Rev 29 Effective September 15, 2015 Document K-QAM-1 Number Title TBE-1007 Training, Qualification and Certification of Personnel TBE-100B Document and Document Control TBE-1009 Calibration Systems TBE-1010 Nonconformance Controls TBE-1011 10CFR21 Reporting TBE-1012 Corrective and Preventive Action TBE~~ 01~"" . Audit~and M_anageme~t ~evJew TBE-1014 TBE-1015 RFP, Contract Review, and Project Set Up Procurement Controls __
\\ n TBE-1016 Documentation of Customer Complaints <<' "
Part 2 Method Procedures . / ,~
TBE-2001 Alpha Isotopic and Plutonium-241 ~ A Y TBE-2002 Carbon-14 Activity in Various Mat[ices 'V' TBE-2003 Carbon-14 and Tritium in ~ils, Soli!l~,~nd Biological Samples: Harvey Oxidizer Method '" V TBE-2004 Cerium-141 and cerlym-f'~b\~~ciiochemical Separation TBE-2005 Cesium-137 by Radi~Ehemi~1 Separation TBE-2006 Iron-55 Acti'!.i#iii]ar~Matrices TBE-2007 GammafljniffiQ.~RadiOisotope Analysis TBE-200B Gross1-.iP~and/~ Gross Beta Activity in Various Matrices TBE-2009 Gro~~~ta Minus Potassium-40 Activity in Urine and Fecal Samples TBE-201 ~1)"Q.tlCirrii"'~ Carbon-14 Analysis by Liquid Scintillation 1f1 TBE-2~ '.... iU1n Analysis in Drinking Water by Liquid Scintillation V3fi;2~\2..... 3 ,dioiodine in Various Matrices (rBE-20~f Radionickel Activity in Various Matrices
'~rB~14 Phosphorus-32 Activity in Various Matrices
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Lead-210 Activity in Various Matrices TBE-2016 Radium-226 Analysis in Various Matrices TBE-2017 Total Radium in Water Samples TBE-201B Radiostrontium Analysis by Chemical Separation TBE-2019 Radiostrontium Analysis by Ion Exchange TBE-2020 Sulfur-35 Analysis TBE-2021 Technetium-99 Analysis by Eichrom Resin Separation TBE-2022 RETIRED (Total U by KPA)
TBE-2023 Compositing of Samples
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A Teledyne Technologies Company Rev 29 Effective September 15, 2015 Document K-QAM-1 Number Title TBE-2024 Dry Ashing of Environmental Samples TBE-2025 Preparation and Standardization of Carrier Solutions ~
TBE-2026 Renumbered 4019 _~l TBE-2027 Glassware Washing and Storage /)) '\
TBE-2028 Moisture Content of Various Matrices ~y TBE-2029 Polonium-210 Activity in Various Matrices { ~~~
TBE-2030 Promethium-147 Activity in Various Matrices ~~
TBE-2031 Radioactive Iodine in Drinking Water EPA Method 9~2,,0 f\
TBE-2032 TBE-2033 10CFR61 Sample Preparation Pyrosulfate Fusion Preparation £ .-----, ~
TBE-2034 Drying and Grinding of Solid sample.,~ ~ A TBE-2035 Ra-226 and Ra-228 in Aqueous Sa~~I~¥ A v Standard Test Method for 24~~tch-T'Y~eAMeasurement of Contaminant TBE-2036 Sorption in Soils and Sediments,,' A Radiochemical Determin~ ~ of Grl>Jsf'Alpha Activity in Drinking Water by TBE-2037 Coprecipitation A TBE-2038 Foreign Soil Handling ",'V Part 3 Instrument P~ctld~r..es ~
TBE-3001 Calibration4 d ddnt~Gamma-Ray Spectrometers TBE-3002 Calib~~rn of.A!p~a Spectrometers TBE-3003 Ca~(rati~~~d Control of Alpha and Beta Counting Instruments TBE-3004 ~<2.aU~i~n a'n'd Control of Liquid Scintillation Counters TBE-3~~5~ ~~lipratlOn and Operation of pH Meters TBE-3006
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~l'l8'hce Calibration and Check
+tBE-:mO-b { RETIRED (Reporting Defects and Non Compliances)
~BE-3bo8 RETIRED (Negative Results Evaluation Policy)
~, ~T3009 Use and Maintenance of Mechanical Pipettors
"'TSE-3010 Microwave Digestion System Use and Maintenance Part 4 Technical Procedures TBE-4001 Renumbered 101 4 TBE-4002 Quality Control Checking of Analytical Data TBE-4003 Sample Receipt and Control TBE-4004 Preparation of a Data Package TBE-4005 Quality Control Samples - Blanks, Spikes and Duplicates TBE-4006 Inter-Laboratory Performance Evaluation Programs TBE-4007 Method Basis, Validation and Demonstration of Capability
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A Teledvne Technologies Company Rev 29 Effective September 15, 2015 Document K-QAM-1 Number Title TBE-4008 Unassigned TBE-4009 Detection Levels \
TBE-4010 State and Government Agency Certifications
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Quality Calculations and Charting (Accuracy, Precision, Recoveryiffj~cy, "
TBE-4011 Control Charts and Data Quality.ObjectivesJ TBE-4012 Unassigned ~,
TBE-4013 Unassigned l 1 v TBE-4014 Laboratory Facilities r~
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TBE-4016 Uncertainty of Measurements ~
TBE-4017 Laboratory Information Management Sy~e1:Qi (L1 M~,~
TBE-4018 Instrument Setup, Maintenance, and~1Ii~ti¥ TBE-4019 Radioactive Reference Standard Soli1tf<tt s ~e-6' Records Part 5 Miscellaneous Procedures " - AV TBE-5001 Laboratory Hood Operati0Q.li 'V' Operation and Main~t1aiiC~b~i6nized Water System TBE-5002 TBE-5003 Waste Managemen\\
TBE-5004 RETIRED (1~<<(N~ut7'liilzatibn and Purification System Operation)
Part 6 LlMS ~ -V-.;}f TBE-6001 L1Mg <RaW'\Df ta 'Pfocessing and Reporting TBE-6002 ~otMa{~ De~~lopment and/or Pilots of COTS Packages TBE-60~ : S~~ b hange and Version Control IB )ci<t p of Data and System Files TBE-~964
~-6be5~ ,.~~aster Recovery Plan (TBE-6°A6 L1MS Hardware 1"T-B~OO7 L1MS User Access i~:eE-6008 L1MS Training
~ TBE-6009 L1MS Security
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A Teledyne Technologies Company Rev 29 Effective September 15, 201 5 Document K-QAM-1 Number Title Part 7 Radiation Protection Program Procedures TBE-7001 Receiving Packaged Radioactive Materials TBE-7002 Laboratory Contamination Control -.\l TBE-7003 Facility and Personnel Exposure Monitoring TBE-7004 Controlled Areas and Radiation Controlled Areas TBE-7005 Facility Surveys TBE-7006 Radiation Source Control and Leak Testing TBE-7007 Radiation Protection Program Assessments {( ~
TBE-7008 Radiation Protection Records __ ~
TBE-7009 Radiation Waste Management L'-
Part 8 Environmental Regulatory ~ ~ ~
TBE-8001 Attorney-Client Privilege and Work R(o""d~r D-Rtrnne TBE-8002 Container Controls TBE-8003 Data Management Systep ~
TBE-8005 Management of c~fnge ~ ~
TBE-8006 Hazardous ""9ste MtrlS.!Di~nd Accumulation TBE-8008 was!~~1nimiZ~n Plan TBE-8009 Shl~a~~ater Operation Discharge Prevention & Contingency Plan TBE-801 0 1 ....~ta.O~S Material Communication Information TBE-~9r1 1, :-Jt~~rdous Material Security Plan TBE~P12 t;sbestos Management Plan ItTBE-891:3~I'Asbestos - Employee Information and Training
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A Teledyne Technologies Company Rev 29 Effective September 15, 2015 Document K-QAM-1 2.0 QUALITY SYSTEM The TBE-ES QA system is designed to comply with multiple customer- nd regulatory agency-imposed specifications related to quality. This quality system applies to all activities of TBE-ES that affect the quality of analyses perform by=tbe laboratory.
2.1 Policy The TBE- quality policy, given in Company Polic~
continually improve our processes and effectiveness in rovid mg high-quality technical services, manufactured products and engineered systems that adhere to our Quality Management System and exceed our custo e-Fs expectations."
This policy is amplified by this Laboratory's co mitment, as attested to by the title page signatures, to perform all work to go prefessional practices and to deliver high quality services to our custom s witfi un ata integrity. (See Section 4.0 and procedure TBE-1005).
2.2 Quality System Structure The Quality System is operated by the organizations described in Section 3.0 of this Manual. The Qu lity Sy.stem is described in this Manual and in the procedures Manual, both of w ich are maintained by the QA Manager. Procedures are divided into 8 secfons - Administrative, Methods, Equipment, Technical, Miscellaneous, L1MS, Radiation Protection Program, and Environmental Regulatory.
This QA Manual is structured as shown in the Table of Contents and refers to procedures w en applica Ie. Cross references to the various imposed quality specification are ntained in Appendices to procedures, as appropriate.
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- rtie Quality System is established to meet the objective of assuring all oQerations are planned and executed in accordance with system requirements. The
(;;luality System also assures that performance evaluations are performed (see pl'iocedure TBE-4006), and that appropriate verifications are performed (see
~ ocedures in the 1000 and 4000 series) to further assure compliance. Verification includes examination of final reports (prior to submittal to customers) to determine their quality (see procedure TBE-4004).
To further these objectives, various in-process assessments of data, as well as assessments of the system, via internal audits and management reviews, are performed. Both internal experts and customer I regulatory agencies perform further assessments of the system and compliance to requirements.
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A Teledyne Technologies Company Rev 29 Effective September 15,2015 Document K-QAM-1 2.4 Personnel Orientation, Training, and Qualification TBE provides indoctrination and training to employees and pertor s proficiency evaluation of technical personnel. This effort is described in Section 4.0.
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A Teledyne Technologies Company Rev 29 Effective September 15, 2015 Document K-QAM-1 3.0 ORGANIZATION, AUTHORITY, AND RESPONSIBILITY TBE has established an effective organization for conducting laborat ry analyses at the Knoxville Environmental Services Laboratory. T organization is shown in Figure 3-1. Detail organization charts i 1i mes, authorities, and responsibilities are given in procedure TBE-1002. Job (j s riptions are given in procedure TBE-1 006.
This organization provides clearly e~tablish~c:t Q~,-aIiN fA s~ra_ ce duties, and furlctions. aA has the organizational freedom nee ed to:
(1) Identify problems (2) Stop nonconforming work (3) Initiate investigations (4) Recommend corrective and preve ve ctio 5 (5) Provide solutions or recommend solation (6) Verify implementation of actions Executive VP Director, Quality Operations &
Management Program Execution Systems ~""I-.lII Energy &
Environmental Operations Manager Interface Only Lab Operations Manaj:jer Assistant Lab Operations Manager Project Production Administration Managers Manager Staff Figure 3.1. Laboratory Organization
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A Teledyne Technologies Company Rev 29 Effective September 15,2015 Document K-QAM-1 4.0 PERSONNEL ORIENTATION, DATA INTEGRITY, TRAINING, AND QUALIFICATION 4.1 Orientation All laboratory personnel must receive orientation to the quality prog if their work can affect quality. Orientation includes a brief review of lJ to er and regulatory agency imposed quality requirements, the structure of tne QA ,and the implementing procedures. The goal of orientation is to cover t ::na re a a goals of the QA program.
4.2 Data Integrity The primary output of the Laboratory is data. Speci I emphasis and training in data integrity is given to all personnel wh se or rovides or supports data delivery. The Laboratory Data Integrity procedure (12 cedure TBE-1005) describes training, personnel attestations, and monitori g op,erations. Annual reviews of the Laboratory Data Integrity procedure ar requir .
4.3 Training The Quality Assura ce anager (QAM) maintains a training matrix indicating laboratory personnel training tatus in specific procedures. This matrix is updated when personnel chan~~ [ change assignments. All personnel are trained per these requirements and p ocedu es. This training program is described in procedure TBE-1 007. The assigned responsibilities for employees are described in procedure TBE-1002 (See ection 3.0) on Organization and in procedure TBE-1006, Job Descriptions. Re esl)er training or re-training is given annually as appropriate.
Personnel are qualified as required by their job description. Management and on-analysts are evaluated based on past experience, education, and a agement's assessment of their capabilities. Formal qualification is required of a alysts and related technical personnel who perform laboratory functions. Each pplicable person is given training and then formally evaluated by the Operations Manager (or his designees) and by QA. Each analyst must initially demonstrate capability to perform each assigned analytical effort. Each year, thereafter, he or she must perform similar analyses on Interlab Comparison Samples (see procedure TBE-4006) or on equivalent blanks and spikes samples. Acceptable results extend qualifications (certification). Unacceptable results require retraining in the subject method I procedures. (See procedure TBE-1007 for added information, records, forms, etc. used.)
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A Teledyne Technologies Company Rev 29 Effective September 15, 2015 Document K-QAM-1 4.5 Records Records of training subjects, contents, attendees, instructors, and certifications are maintained by QA.
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A Teledvne Technologies Company Rev 29 Effective September 15,2015 i . Document K-QAM-1 5.0 CUSTOMER INTERFACES 5.1 Interface Personnel The Laboratory has designated Project Managers as the primary. . terfa with all customers. Other interfaces may be the QA Manager or the Lab Ope ations Manager.
5.2 Bid Requests and Tenders The Project Managers respond to customer requests ~ bids and proposals per procedure TBE-1014 for bids, proposals, and co tract reviews. They clarify customer requests so both the customer and the la s aff u derst~nd requests. As responses are developed, internal reviews 'fe Gond cted to ensure that requirements are adequately defined and cu nteg and to verify that the Laboratory has adequate resources in physica ca~abilities, personal skills, and technical information to perform the work. AccreCijtation needs are reviewed. If subcontracts are required to perform any anal 1s, the subcontractor is similarly evaluated and the client notified in writing of t e effort. Most qualifications are routine with standard pricing and the ev'e ' of these quotes is performed by the Project Manager. Larger or more com x quotes are reviewed by the Operations Manager and the QA Manag ' ~or: esignees). Evidence of review is by initialing and dating applicable pape ,si natures on quotations, or by memo.
5.3 Contracts ~ .
The Project~anag,ers receive contract awards (oral or written) and generate the work pi n-ni g or initiation preparation (charge numbers, data structure or contents i LlMS. e c.). They review contracts for possible differences from quotation a d, if acceptable, contracts are processed. Documentation of the review is by' itials nd aate as a minimum. Contract changes receive similar reviews and planning.
E's Expectation of Customers TBE expects customers to provide samples suitable for lab analysis. These expectations include:
- Accurate and unambiguous identification of samples
- Proper collection and preservation of samples
- Use of appropriate containers free from external and internal contamination
- Integrity preservation during shipment and timely delivery of samples that are age sensitive
- Adequate sized samples that allow for retest, if needed
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- Specification of unique MOAlMDC requirements
- Alerting the lab about abnormal samples (high activity, different chemical contents, etc.)
- Chain of custody initiation, when required.
5.5 Customer Satisfaction 5.5.1 Customer Complaints Any customer complaints are document nd tracked to closure per procedure TBE-1016. Most complaints con ~rn analysis data and are received by Project Managers. They log each suc complaipt, order retests for verification, and provide documented results to custo ers. Co plaints may also be received by QA or Operations.
If complaints are othe than re-test type, the nonconformance and corrective action systems (Sections 2"'80& 13)':are used to resolve them and record all actions taken.
5.5.2 Custom confidentiality of customer-unique information.
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A Teledyne TechnologIes Company Rev 29 Effective September 15, 2015 Document K-QAM-1 6.0 DOCUMENTATION GENERATION & CONTROL 6.1 General The documentation generation and control system is detailed in ~ oceClfire TBE-100B. An overview is given below. The basic quality system do me ts are described in Section 2.0.
6.2 New Documentation Each Procedure and this QAM is written by appropriate~ersonnel, validated if applicable (see Section 7.0), reviewed for ade uacy, completeness, and correctness, and, if acceptable, accepted by the autherize approver [QA Manager, Operations Manager (or their designee)]. Both ap f OV Is ar required if a Procedure affects both QA and Operations. (See Resp,0f1si '~itie in Section 3.0). These procedures control the quality measurements an ttleir cfccuracy.
Each document carries a unique idenf ication number, a revision level, dates, page numbers and total page count, an appr ver identification and sign off. If TBE writes code for software, the softWa e is version identified and issued after Verification and Validation per Section 7.0.
6.3 Each change i re 'ewed in the same manner and by the same group as new documentation. Revi ion identifications are updated and changes indicated by side bars, italicized w rds, 0 by revision description when practical. Obsolete revisions are maintai ed by, after being identified as obsolete.
- e * (tures from documented policies, procedures or standard specifications shall 5e put in writing by the Operation Manager, or designee, and distributed to the laboratorY technician, as appropriate.
Documentation Lists and Distributions Computer indexes of documents are maintained by Quality showing the current authorized revision level of each document. These revisions are placed on the Laboratory server and obsolete ones are removed so that a" personnel have only the current documents. If hard copies are produced and distributed, separate distribution lists are maintained indicating who has them and their revision level(s).
Copies downloaded off the server are uncontrolled unless verified by the user (on the computer) to be the latest revision.
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A Teledyne Technologies Company Rev 29 Effective September 15,2015 Document K-QAM-1 6.5 Other Documentation In addition to TBE-generated documentation, QA maintains copies of applicable specifications, regulations, and standard methods.
6.6 Documentation Reviews Each issued document is reviewed at least every third year by ttl a , roving personnel. EPA documents are reviewed every one to two years. P ocedures TBE-_1002 Or9aniz~tion and Responsibility, TE3.E-1003 Contro an R . tention of Quality Assurance Records and TBE-1006 Job Descriptions are reviewed annually.
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A Teledyne TechnologIes Company Rev 29 Effective September 15, 2015 Document K-QAM-1 7.0 DESIGN OF LABORATORY CONTROLS 7.1 General The Laboratory and its operating procedures are designed specifical y. for 0 level (environmental and in-plant) radioactive sample analysis. The vari us aspects of the laboratory design include the following which are discussed in s sequent paragraphs of this Section:
(a) Facility (b) Technical Processes and Methods (c) Verification of Design of Processes, Methods, and SO (d) Design of Quality Controls (e) Counting Instrument Controls 7.2 Facility 7.3 l'ie labor-atory design provides for sample receipt and storage (including special envi~ nmental provisions for perishable items) where samples are received from elients and other labs (see Section 9.0). The samples are logged into the romp-u er cased Laboratory Information Management System (UMS) and receive I:J ique Identification numbers and bar code labels. {See procedure TBE-4017 for hlMS description and user procedures). The Project Managers then plan the work a d assure LlMS contains any special instructions to analysts. Samples then go to sample preparation, wet chemistry (for chemical separation), and counting based on the radionuclides. See procedures in the 2000 and 3000 series. Analysts perform the required tasks with data being entered into logbooks, LlMS, and counting equipment data systems as appropriate. Results are collected and reviewed by the Operations Manager and Project Managers and reports to clients are generated (See Section 14.0). All records (electronic or hard copy) are maintained in files or in back-up electronic copies (see Section 1S.0). After the required hold periods and client notification and approval, samples are disposed of in compliance with regulatory requirements (see procedure TBE-S003).
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A Teledyne TechnologIes Company Rev 29 Effective September 15, 2015 Document K-QAM-1 7.3.2 Methods The laboratory methods documented in the 2000 and 3000 series of procedures were primarily developed by senior TBE laboratory personnel based on years of experience at our prior facility in New Jersey. They have been impfj ved, supplemented and implemented here. Where EPA or other accepte ationa methods exist (primarily for water analyses under State certification pro Fam - -see procedure TBE-4010), the TBE methods conform to the imposed irements or State accepted alternate requirements. Any method modifications re d~ ij umented and described in the Procedure. There are no nationally rec gni d ethods for most other analysis methods but references -to other method Clocuments -are noted where applicable.
7.3.3 Data Reduction and Analysis Whenever possible automatic data captu e no computerized data reduction programs are used. Calculations are either performe using commercial software (counting system operating systems) or TB~ deve oped and validated software is used (see 7.4 below). Analysis of reduced data's erformed as described in Section 14.0 and procedure TBE-4004.
7.4 The entire Q~ Mam~al and related procedures describe the verification of elements of the technic I rocess flow and the establishment of quality check points, reviews, and contra s.
etho s are verified and validated per procedure TBE-4007 prior to use unless 0 herwise agreed to by the client. For most TBE methods initial validation oecum well in the past. New or significantly revised Methods receive initial validation by demonstration of their performance using known analytes (NIST tr~Ci:eable) in appropriate matrices. Sufficient samples are run to obtain statistical data that provides evidence of process capability and control, establishes detection levels (see procedure TBE-4009), bias and precision data (see procedure TBE-4011). All method procedures and validation data are available to respective clients. Also see Section 7.5 below for the Demonstration of Capability program.
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A Teledyne Technologies Company Rev 29 Effective September 15,2015 Document K-QAM-1 7.4.3 Data Reduction and Analysis Verification Data reduction is performed by software and analysis verification is perfo ed by personnel who did not generate the data, i.e. the Operations Manager, designee (See Section 14.0).
7.5 Design of Quality Controls 7.5.1 General There are multiple quality controls designed into the abora ory operations.
Many of these are described elsewhere in this manual an i elude personnel qualification (Section 4.0), Document control (6.0), Sa pi identification and control (9.0), Use of reference standards (10.0), intra- and i er- la ratory tests (10.0), etc.
This Section describes the basic quality cont.: s s ern used to verify Method capability and performance.
7.5.2 Demonstration of Capability {
The demonstration of cagal:>ir s em verifies and documents that the method, analyst, and the equipment can pe orm within acceptable limits. The D of C is certified for each combina jo~ G ana yte, method, and instrument type. D of C's are certified based on i5jectly.e evidence at least annually. This program is combined with the analy :t D orc program (See Section 4.0). Initial D of Cs use the method validation effQJt as covef;ed above. Subsequent D of Cs use Inter-Laboratory samples (procedure a:SE-4006) or, if necessary, laboratory generated samples using NIST traceable standafj s. If results are outside of control limits, re-demonstration is required after inve tigation and corrective action is accomplished (See Sections 12.0 and 13.0).
P"F cess control checks are designed to include Inter-Lab samples, Intra-Lab Q6 cn ck samples, and customer provided check samples. 10% of laboratory nal sis samples are for process control purposes.
7.5.3.1 Inter- Lab Samples Inter-lab samples are procured or obtained from sources providing analytes of interest in matrices similar to normal client samples. These samples may be used for Demonstration of Capability of analyst's, equipment and methods. They also provide for independent insight into the lab's process capabilities. Any value reported as being in the warning zone (over 2 sigma) is reviewed and improvements taken. Any value failing (over 3 sigma) is documented on an NCR and formal investigation per Section 12.0 and 13.0 is
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A Teledyne Technologies Company Rev 29 Effective September 15, 2015 Document K-QAM-1 performed. If root causes are not clearly understood and fixed, re-tests are required using lab prepared samples (See procedure TBE-4006).
7.5.3.2 QC Samples QC samples, along with Inter-lab samples and custo er chec samples, are 10% of the annual lab workload for the applicable analYleand method. If batch processing is used, some specifications equfre specific checks with each batch or each day rather than as co 'nuou process con~rols (Se~ . proc~qur~ TBf;-400S).
QC samples consist of multiple types of samples' clu(fng:
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(a) Method blanks (b) Blank spikes (c) Matrix spikes (d) Duplicates (e) Tracers and carriers Acceptance limits for these samples are given in procedures or in lab standards. The number, fli que Ie , d use of these sample types varies with the method, matrix, an supp mental requirements. The patterns of use versus method and the s of e resulting test data is described in procedure TBE-400S.
Tlie calibration of instruments is their primary control and is described in 5 ction 11.0. In addition, counting procedures (3000 series) also specify use of baekground checks (method blank data is not used for this) to evaluate possible counting equipment contamination. Instrument calibration checks using a lab standard from a different source than the one used for calibration are also used.
Background data can be used to adjust client and test data. Checks with lab standards indicate potential calibration changes.
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A Teledyne Technologies Company Rev 29 Effective September 15, 2015 Document K-QAM-1 8.0 PURCHASING AND SUBCONTRACT CONTROLS 8.1 General Procurement and Subcontracts efforts use the Huntsville-based C st oint computer system to process orders. The Laboratory-generat~ PUlichase Requisitions are electronically copied into Purchase Orders in Hunt v: teo The Laboratory also specifies sources to be used. Procured items and seM s are received at the Laboratory where receiving checks and ins eQt!ons are made.
Laboratory procedure TBE-1 015 provides details on the procurement.: 0 , trol system at the Laboratory and references the Huntsville procedures as applic ble.
8.2 Source Selection Sources for procurements of items and evaluated and approved by QA as described in procedure TBE-1015. . mio ally recognized catalog item sources are approved by the QA Manager based on reputation. Maintenance services by an approved distributor or the equip ent manufacturing company are pre-approved. Sources for other services are evaluated by QA, based on service criticality to the quality system, by Rtione, ail out, or site visit.
Subcontract sources for. la oLatory analysis services are only placed with accredited laboratories (by EllAE, S ate, Client, etc.) as applicable for the type of analysis to be perform d. maintains lists of approved vendors and records of evaluations performed 8.3 S pplies and Support Services The Laboratory procures reagents, processing chemicals, laboratory "gla sate," consumables, and other catalog items from nationally known vendors d applicable laboratory grades, purities, concentrations, accuracy levels, etc.
cliase Requisitions for these items specify catalog numbers or similar call-outs fe>r ttlese off-the-shelf items. Requisitions are generated by the personnel in the lab needing the item and are approved by the Operations or Production Manager.
Reagents are analytical reagent grade only.
8.3.2 Support Services Purchase Requisitions for support services (such as balance calibration, equipment maintenance, etc.) are processed as in 8.3.1 but technical requirements are specified and reviewed before approvals are given.
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A Teledyne Technologies Company Rev 29 Effective September 15, 2015 Document K-QAM-1 8.3.3 Equipment and Software Purchase Requisitions for new equipment, software programs, and major facility modifications affecting the quality system are reviewed and a~ ro\led by the Operations Manager and the QA Manager, as appropriate.
8.4 Subcontracting of Analytical Services When necessary, the Laboratory may subcontract analytical service required by a client This may be because of special needs, infrequency analysis, etc.
Appli~~~le quality and regulatory ~equire~ents are impo~tld i~ the ~urchase ReqUIsition and undergo a technical review by QA. Q ab reqUIrements (calibrations, acceptance criteria, corrective action) fo chemical analyses are inherent in chemical methods (e.g. EPA SW-846 Methoa 1311[TCLP]). TBE reserves the right of access by TBE and our client.jor e fi ion purposes.
/0 8.5 Acceptance of Items or Services Data reports om nalytical subcontractors are evaluated by Project Managers and subseQtlently by the Operations Manager (or designee) as part of client report revie Items are no used until accepted and if items or services are rejected, QA is notified ana n n ' nformance controls per Section 12.0 are followed, if required.
After vendor notification, rejected items are returned. Vendors may be removed from h&.a~ roved vendor'S list if their performance is unacceptable.
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A Teledyne Technologies Company Rev 29 Effective September 15, 2015 Document K-QAM-1 9.0 TEST SAMPLE IDENTIFICATION AND CONTROL 9.1 Sample Identification 9.3 Sample Control The sample, with its al'i de label, is logged out to the applicable lab operation where the sample i Rroc ssed per the applicable methods (procedures 2000 and 3000). The LI S-a igned numbers are used for identification through all operations to recor aata. Data is entered into L1MS, log books (kept by the analysts) or equipme t dat systems to record data. The combination of L1MS, logbooks, and e uip-ment data systems provide the Chain of Custody data and document all a io taken on samples. Unused sample portions are returned to its storage area for p~sslble verification use. Samples are discarded after required time limits are gassed nd after client notification and approval, if required.
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A Teledvne Technologies Compeny Rev 29 Effective September 15, 2015 Document K-QAM-1 10.0 SPECIAL PROCESSES, INSPECTION, AND TEST 10.1 Special Processes The Laboratory's special sample and control equipment. These methods are defined in proced res. in the 2000 and 3000 series. These processes are performed to the quaJi I (see Section 7.0) by qualified people (see 4.0).
10~2 Inspections andlests The quality of the process is monitored by indirect means. This program involves calibration checks on counting equipme (se Section 11.0), intra-laboratory checks, and inter-laboratory checks. In deli ion, ome customers submit quality control check samples (blinds, duplicates, e erna reference standards). All generated data gets independent reviews.
The quantity and types of clleck varies with the method, but basic checks which may include blanks, spiked lanks matrix spikes, matrix spike duplicates, and duplicates are used as approp ria e fQc customer samples. This process is described in procedure TBE-4005 and i Section 7.0.
10.2.2 Inter L boratQ!¥ Checks Raw data and reports are reviewed by the Operations Manager, or esignees. This review checks for data logic, expected results, procedure c mpliance, etc. (See Section 14.0).
10.3 Control of Sampling of Samples Samples for analysis are supplied by customers preferably in quantities sufficient to allow re-verification analyses if needed. For state reportable drinking water samples, if the client does not specify the sampling procedure(s) to be followed, the laboratory must inform the client as to how the samples should be obtained. This process is described in procedure TBE-1014.
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A Teledyne Technologies CDmpany Rev 29 Effective September 15, 2015 Document K-QAM-1 The samples are prepared for analysis by analysts and then an aliquot (partial sample extraction) is taken from the homogeneous customer sample for the initial analysis. Methods specify standard volumes of sample material required. Sampling data is recorded in LlMS and/or logbooks. ~
10.4 Reference Standards I Material n 10.4.1 Weights and Temperatures ~
Reference standards are used by the Laboratory's calibrate the Labs working instruments measuring weights an 10.4.2 Radioactive Materials Reference radioactive standards, tracea Ie to NI , are procured from higher level laboratories. These reference materials a maintained in the standards area and are diluted down for use by laboratory nalysts. ~II original and diluted volumes are fully traceable to source, analyst, dilution, nd eference dates (See Section 11 .0 and procedure TBE-1009). ~
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A Teledyne Technologies Company Rev 29 Effective September 15, 2015 Document K-QAM-1 11.0 EQUIPMENT MAINTENANCE AND CALIBRATION 11.1 General Analytical support equipment is purchased with he n rssary accuracies and appropriate calibration data. If needed, initial cafbra 'on oy the Laboratory or its calibration vendor is performed. Recalibratio setleoQles are established and equipment recalibrated by the scheduled dat y calibration vendor or by Laboratory personnel. Maintenance is performed, s needed, per manufacturer's manuals or lab procedures.
In addition to calibrations ., r caJibrations, checks are made on the continued accuracy of items as ~.rscrioed in procedure TBE-1009. Records are maintained of calibration and sRecined checks.
11.3 Instruments Instruments receive in'tial calibration using radioactive sources traceable to NIST. The initial Iteration establishes statistical limits of variation that are used to set control limits for. future checks and recalibration. This process is described in procedure BE-4 ~ 8. Instruments are maintained per Instrument Manual requirements. Rec librations are performed per the instrument procedure.
Betwe n calibrations, check sources are used to assure no significant changes have occurred in the calibration of items. Background checks are perro ed to check for possible radioactive contamination. Background values are sea to adjust sample results. Hardware and software are safeguarded from a .justments that could invalidate calibrations or results.
11.4 Nonconformances and Corrective Actions If calibrations or checks indicate a problem, the nonconformance system (Section 12.0) and corrective action system (Section 13.0) are initiated, if required, to document the problem and its resolution. Equipment is promptly removed from service if questionable.
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A Teledyne TechnologIes Companv Rev 29 Effective September 15,2015 Document K-QAM-1 11.5 Records Records of calibrations are maintained. Calibration certificates fr m calibration vendors are maintained by QA. Other calibration data and check data is maintained in log books, LlMS, or instrument software as appropriate and as de$cribed in procedures TBE-l009, TBE-4018, and TBE-4019. ~
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ATeledyne Technologies Company Rev 29 Effective September 15, 2015 Document K-QAM-1 12.0 NONCONFORMANCE CONTROLS 12.1 General The nonconformance control system is implemented whe ever nonconforming condition on any aspect of Laboratory analysis, testing or results exist. The system takes graded actions based on the nature and seve' of the nonconformance. Nonconforming items or processes are contli lied 0 revent inadvertent use. Nonconformances are documented and dispositioned. otification is made to affected organizations, including clients-. Procedur BE () describes the procedures followed. Sample results are only reported aft r: reso liItion.
12.2 Responsibility and Authority Each Laboratory employee has the responsibility tQ report nonconformances and the authority to stop performing nonconformi g ark or using nonconforming equipment. Laboratory supervision can di~ osition nd take corrective actions on minor problems. Any significant problem 's Li'ocumented by QA using the Laboratory's NCR system per proceduF TBE-t010. QA conducts or assures the conduct of cause analyses, dispositIon Qf'items or data, and initiation of corrective action if the nonconformance coul
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A Teledyne Technologies Company Rev 29 Effective September 15, 2015 Document K-QAM-1 13.0 CORRECTIVE AND PREVENTIVE ACTION 13.1 General The Laboratory takes corrective actions on significant nonconforma ' s se Section 12.0). It also initiates preventive and improvement actions per t Co pany Quality Policy (see Section 2.0). The procedures for Corrective Actioo eventive Action systems are contained in procedure TBE-1012.
13.2 Corrective Actions 13.3 Preventive actio , s are improvements intended to reduce the potential for nonconforrnances. Ross'ble preventive actions are developed from suggestions from employees and rom a alysis of Laboratory technical and quality systems by management. If I'l ventive actions or improvements are selected for investigation, the issues, inves igation, recommendations, and implementation actions are documented. Foil w up verifies effectiveness.
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A Teledyne Technologies Company Rev 29 Effective September 15,2015 Document K-QAM-1 14.0 RESULTS ANALYSIS AND REPORTING 14.1 General The Laboratory's role is to provide measurement-based informatio that is.technically valid, legally defen~ible, and of .known quality.
14.2 Results Review errors.
14.3 Reports Reports range from simpl results reporting to elaborate analytical reports based on the client requirements a i posed specifications and standards. (See procedure TBE-4004.) Rep rts present results accurately, clearly, unambiguously, objectively, and as r uirea by the applicable Method(s). Reports include reproduction restrictions, t formation on any deviations from methods, and any needed data qualifiers asea on QC data. If any data is supplied by analytical subcontractors ( e Secron 8.0), it is clearly identified and attributed to that Laboratory by -.t er<. ame or accreditation number.
If results ar faxed or transmitted electronically, confidentiality statements are includ~ in case of receipt by other than the intended client.
R.epo s are reviewed by the Program Manager and approved by the
~eraliO s Manager. or designee. and record copies kept in file (See Section 15.0).
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A Teledyne Technologies Company Rev 29 Effective September 15, 2015 Document K-QAM-1 15.0 RECORDS 15.1 General The Laboratory collects generated data and information related to s:t ality Oli technical data and maintains them as records. Records are identified~ prepared, reviewed, placed in storage, and maintained as set forth in procedure I-BE 03.
15.2 Type of Records All original observations, calculations, derived data, callbratio data, and test reports are included. In addition QA data such as a dits, management reviews, corrective and preventive actions, manuals, and proce(fure are included.
15.3 Storage and Retention
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A Teledyne Technologies Company Rev 29 Effective September 15,2015 Document K-QAM-1 16.0 ASSESSMENTS 16.1 General Assessments consist of internal audits and management reviews as s t fort in procequre TBE-1013.
16.2 Audits Internal audits are planned, performed at least annu y on II areas of the quality system, and are performed by qualified people who are 'nde endent from the activity audited. Audits are coordinated by the Quali~ a ager"Who assures audit plans and checklists are generated and the results docum nted. Reports include descriptions of any findings and provide the atl 'tor's assessment of the effectiveness of the audited activity. Report data Incl (:Ie5' ersonnel contacted.
Audit findings are revi~wed with rna ' agemen
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16.3 Management Reviews The Annual Quali~ Assurance Report, prepared for some clients, is the Management Review vellicle. These reports cover audit results, corrective and preventive actions, externa assessments, and QC and inter-laboratory performance checks. The report I reviewed with Management by the QA Manager for the continued suitabi i of e Quality Program and its effectiveness. Any needed improvements are,.d fined, documented, and implemented. Follow ups are made to verify imple entatiOn and effectiveness.
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A Teledyne Technologies Company Rev 29 Effective September 15, 2015 I Document K-QAM-1 ATTACHMENT A EPA Manual Cross Reference to TBE's QA Manual EPA QA Manual Element
- 1. Laboratory Organization and Responsibility
- 2. Process used to identify clients' data quality ob*ectives
- 3. SOPs with dates of last revision
- 4. Field sampling procedures
- 5. Laboratory sampling receipt and handling procedures S. Instrument calibration TBE-1009 Calibration Systems procedures TBE-3001-300S, 3009 individual systems TBE-4018, Instrument Setup, Maintenance and Calibration 1.0 Knoxville QA Section Procedures 2000 series Introduction, Table 1-1 7.0 Design of Laboratory TBE-1001 Validation and Verification of Controls Computer Programs for Radiochemistry 14.0 Results Analysis and Data Reduction Reporting TBE-4002 Quality Control Checking of Analytical Data TBE-4011 Quality Calculations and Charting TBE-4017 LlMS 7.0 Design of Laboratory TBE-4005 Quality Control Samples Controls 10.0 Special Processes, Ins ection and Test
- 10. List schedule of internal 1S.0 Assessments TBE-1013 Audits and Management and external system and 7.0 Design of Laboratory Review data quality audits and Controls TBE-400S Inter-Laboratory Interlaboratory comparisons 10.0 Special Processes, Performance Evaluation Programs Ins ection and Test
- 11. Preventive maintenance 11.0 Equipment TBE-1009 Calibration Systems procedures and schedules Maintenance and TBE-3001-300S, 3009 individual Calibration systems TBE-4018, Instrument Setup, Maintenance and Calibration
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A Teledyne Technologies Company Rev 29 Effective September 15, 2015 Document K-QAM-1 EPA QA Manual Element TBE QA Manual Section TBE Procedure Number
- 12. Corrective action 13.0 Corrective and TBE-1012 Corrective and Preventive contin encies Preventive Action Action
- 13. Record keeping 15.0 Records TBE-1003 Control, Retention and procedures Disposal of Quality Assurance Records TBE-1008 Documents and Docume Control
~~TELEDYNE BROWN ENGINEERING A Teledyne Technologies Company TELEDYNE BROWN ENGINEERING ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES Knoxville Laboratory Annual 2015 QUALITY ASSURANCE REPORT
.January - December 2015 Teledyne Brown Engineering 2508 Quality Lane Knoxville, TN 37931-3133
Annual 2015 Quality Assurance Report Review and Signature Quality Assurance Manager:
Contractual Review
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Laboratory Operations Manager:
Technical Review Keith O. Jete
TABLE OF CONTENTS I. INTRODUC*TION ................................................................................................... 1 A. Operational Quality Control Scope ................................................................. .1
- 1. Interlaboratory ........................................................................................ 1
- 2. Intralaboratory ........................................................................................ 2
- 3. Quality Assurance Program .................................................................. .2 B. Performance Characteristics ............................................................................ .3
- 1. Interlaboratory Accuracy .......................................................................3
- 2. Intralaboratory Accuracy ....................................................................... 6
- 3. Investigations and Nonconformance Reports ........................................ 9 II. ANAL YTICAL SERVICES QUALITY CONTROL SYNOPSIS ....................... 10 A. Inter-laboratory Cross-Check Program .......................................................... 10 B. Intra-laboratory Cross-Check Program .......................................................... 10
- 1. Blanks .................................................................................................. 12
- 2. Spikes ................................................................................................... 12
- 3. Duplicates ............................................................................................ 12 C. Non-Conformance Reports ............................................................................. 12 D. Observation Reports ....................................................................................... 21 E. Instrumentation ............................................................................................... 21
LIST OF TABLES ATTACHMENT A Interlaboratory Quality Control Program Results ............................ 23 A.l Analytics Cross Check Program Results ....................................................... 25 A2 MAPEP Quality Assessment Program Results .............................................. 29 A3 ERA Cross Check Program Results .............................................................. .31 A.4 AnaJytics Cross Check Program Results - Client Supplied Samples............ .33 A5 Formal Interlaboratory Quality Control Program Results ............................ .39 ATTACHMENT B Intralaboratory Quality Control Program Results Blanks and Spikes ............................................................................. 69 B.l Am-241 ........................................................................................................... 71 B.2 C-14 ................................................................................................................ 73 B.3 Cs-137 (RAD) ................................................................................................ 77 B.4 Fe-55 ............................................................................................................... 79 B.5 Gross Alpha .................................................................................................... 83 B.6 Gross Beta ...................................................................................................... 89 B.7 H-3 .................................................................................................................. 95 B.8 1-129 ............................................................................................................. 107 B.9 1-131 ............................................................................................................. 109 B.I0 Ni-63 ........................................................................................................... 113 B.11 Pb-210 ........................................................................................................ 117 B.12 Pu-239/240 ................................................................................................. 121 B.13 Sr-89 ........................................................................................................... 123 B.14 Sr-90 ........................................................................................................... 127 B.15 Tc-99 .......................................................................................................... 133 B.16 Th-230 ........................................................................................................ 135 B.17 U-238 .......................................................................................................... 137 ii
LIST OF TABLES (cont.)
ATTACHMENT B Intralaboratory Quality Control Program Results Duplicates ....................................................................................... 139 B.18 Air Particulate ............................................................................................ 141 B.19 Animals ...................................................................................................... 159 B.20 Charcoal ..................................................................................................... 161 B.21 Feed, Food, Vegetable ................................................................................ 173 B.22 Fish, Shellfish ............................................................................................. 177 B.23 Milk ............................................................................................................ 179 B.24 Sediment, Soil, Solid .................................................................................. 183 B.25 Water, Liquid ............................................................................................. 189 ATTACHMENT C Nonconformance Reports ............................................................... 227 C.l NCR 15-01 ................................................................................................... 229 C.2 NCR 15-02 ................................................................................................... 233 C.3 NCR 15-03 ................................................................................................... 237 C.4 NCR 15-04 ................................................................................................... 241 C.5 NCR 15-05 ................................................................................................... 245 C.6 NCR 15-06 ................................................................................................... 249 C.7 NCR 15-07 ................................................................................................... 253 C.8 NCR 15-09 ................................................................................................... 257 C.9 NCR 15-10 ................................................................................................... 261 C.I0 NCR 15-11 ................................................................................................. 265 C.l1 NCR 15-12 ................................................................................................. 269 C.12 NCR 15-13 ................................................................................................. 273 C.13 NCR 15-14 ................................................................................................. 281 C.14 NCR 15-15 ................................................................................................. 285 C.t5 NCR 15-16 ................................................................................................. 289 C.16 NCR 15-17 ................................................................................................. 293 C.17 NCR 15-18 ................................................................................................. 297 C.18 NCR 15-19 ................................................................................................. 301 C.19 NCR 15-20 ................................................................................................. 305 C.20 NCR 15-21 ................................................................................................. 309 C.21 NCR 15-22 ................................................................................................. 315 iii
LIST OF TABLES (cont.)
ATTACHMENT C Nonconformance Reports, (continued)
C.22 NCR 15-23 ............. '" ................................................................................ .319 ATTACHMENT D Observation Reports .......................................................................323 ATTACHMENT E Audit Reports .................................................................................. 325 E.l Internal Audits .............................................................................................. 327 E.2 External Audits ............................................................................................. 357 iv
I. INTRODUCTION This report covers the Quality Assurance (QA) Program for the Analytical Services function of the Teledyne Brown Engineering Environmental Services (TBE-ES) laboratory for January through September 2015.
A. Operational Quality Control Scope
- 1. Interlaboratory The Teledyne Brown Engineering Environmental Services Laboratory Quality Control (QC) Program is designed to monitor the quality of analytical processing associated with environmental, effluent (10CFR Part 50), and waste characterization (IOCFR Part 61) samples.
Quality Control of radioanalyses involves the internal process control program, and independent third party programs administered by Analytics and Environmental Resource Associates (ERA).
TBE-ES also participates in the Department of Energy's (DOE) Mixed Analyte Performance Evaluation Program (MAPEP) administered by the U. S. Department of Energy. The MAPEP is a set of performance evaluation samples (e.g., water, soil, air filters, etc.) designed to evaluate the ability and quality of analytical facilities performing measurement on samples that contain hazardous and radioactive (mixed) analytes.
Quality Control for radioanalyses during this reporting period consisted of internal process check samples. Third-party process checks prepared by Analytics, ERA and the DOE's MAPEP are not reported during the first quarter of the year.
Inter-laboratory cross-check samples are received and reported as follows:
Analytics provides cross check samples quarterly in March, June, September, and November.
MAPEP provides samples semi-annually in February and September with required reporting dates in May and November, respectively, following sample receipt.
ERA provides samples semi-annually in April and October with required reporting dates in May and November, respectively, following sample receipt.
- 2. Intralaboratory The internal QC program is designed to include QC functions such as instrumentation checks (to insure proper instrument response), blank samples (to which no analyte radioactivity has been added), for contamination checks, and instrumentation backgrounds. Process controls (or process checks) are either actual samples submitted in duplicate (duplicates) in order to evaluate the accuracy of laboratory measurements, or blank samples which have been "spiked" with a known quantity of a radioisotope that is of interest to laboratory clients. QC samples are intended to evaluate the entire radiochemical and radiometric process. Process control and qualification analyses samples seek to mimic the media type of those samples submitted for analysis by the various laboratory clients. The magnitude of the process control program combines both internal and external sources targeted at 10% of the routine sample analysis load.
- 3. Quality Assurance Program To provide direction and consistency in administering the quality assurance program, TBE-ES has developed and follows a Quality Manual and a set of Standard Operating Procedures (SOP). The plan describes the scheduled frequency and scope of Quality Assurance and Quality Control (QNQC) considered necessary for an adequate QNQC program conducted throughout the year.
Internal audits are performed to an annual schedule.
The laboratory may be audited by prospective customers during a pre-contract audit, and/or by existing clients who wish to conduct periodic audits in accordance with their contractual arrangements. State audits are conducted to maintain state certification specific to client requirements and for the National Environmental Laboratory Accreditation Conference (NELAC) accreditation. The Nuclear Utilities Procurement Issues Committee (NUPJC) conducts audits of TBE-ES as a function of a Utilities Radiological Environmental Monitoring Program (REMP).
For this period, the Internal QA Audit was conducted on September 15-17 and November 9-11, 2015. The purpose of this audit was to verify compliance to requirements stated in Revision 29 of the TBE QA Manual, Sections 1 through 16, and implementation of procedures.
The internal audit identified four (4) findings and seven (7) observations, administrative in nature. The findings and observations have been addressed. Based on the internal audit, it was determined 2
that the laboratory's Quality Assurance program remains effective.
This audit is considered closed.
For this period, two external audits were hosted by TBE from Babcock
& Wilcox (B&W) on October 19 - 21, 2015 and from the State of New York (ELAP) on November 3 - 5, 2015.
The purpose of the B&W audit was to evaluate the TBE quality program and determine, on a sample basis, if the subcontractor is meeting the minimum requirements invoked by their documented quality program, and the requirements stated in the active BWXT purchase orders. The B& W audit identified one (1) nonconformity, two (2) observations and one (l) suggestion, administrative in nature.
The finding, observations and suggestion have been addressed. This audit is considered closed.
The New York State Department of Health's Environmental Laboratory Approval Program (ELAP) on November 3 through November 5, 2015. The purpose of the audit was to verify TBE's capability to perform radiochemistry analysis of environmental samples and laboratory services for the National Environmental Laboratory Accreditation Conference (NELAC) certification through the New York State accreditation Environmental Laboratory Approval Program (ELAP). One fmding and two suggestions were identified during the audit, which are considered administrative in nature. A corrective action plan was submitted and accepted. A copy of the audit report is attached. This audit is considered closed.
B. Performance Characteristics Interlaboratory Accuracy TBE-ES has adopted a QC acceptance protocol based upon two external performance models. For the interlaboratory programs that have established performance criteria (e.g., established warning and failure limits), the laboratory uses those established criteria to evaluate QC sample results. For the interlaboratory QC programs which have no pre-set acceptance criteria (e.g. Analytics Cross Check Program),
results are evaluated in accordance with TBE-ES internal acceptance criteria.
a) Analytics' Evaluation Criteria Analytics' evaluation report provides a ratio of TBE's result and Analytics' known value. Since flag values are not assigned, TBE-ES evaluates the reported ratios based on internal QC requirements, which are based on the DOE MAPEP criteria.
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b) DOE Evaluation Criteria (Handbook for the Department of Energy's Mixed Analyte Performance Evaluation Program (MAPEP), Revision 13 (June 2012), pp 37-38, retrieved from http://wv..W.id.energy.gov/resl/mapep/handbookvI3.pdf)
MAPEP's evaluation report provides an acceptance range with associated flag values.
The MAPEP defines three levels of performance: Acceptable (flag = "A"), Acceptable with Warning (flag = "W"), and Not Acceptable (flag = "N"). Performance is considered acceptable when a mean result for the specified analyte is +/- 20% of the reference value. Perfonnance is acceptable with warning when a mean result falls in the range from +/-20% to +/-30% of the reference value (i.e., 20% < bias < 30%). If the bias is greater than 30%, the results are deemed not acceptable.
False positive/negative testing and sensitivity evaluations are used in radiological performance evaluations. The specific analytes used for testing vary among performance evaluation test sessions.
The MAPEP program uses false positive testing to identify laboratory results that indicate the presence of a particular radionuclide in a MAPEP sample when, in fact, the actual activity of the radionuclide is far below the detection limit of the measurement. Not acceptable ("N") performance, and hence a false positive result, is indicated when the range encompassing the result, plus or minus the total uncertainty at three standard deviations, does not include zero (e.g. 2.5 +/- 0.2; range of 1.9 -
3.1). Statistically, the probability that a result can exceed the absolute value of its total uncertainty at three standard deviations by chance alone is less than 1%. The MAPEP uses a three standard deviation criterion for the false positive test to ensure confidence about issuing a false positive performance evaluation.
A result that is greater than three times the total uncertainty of the measurement represents a statistically positive detection with over 99% confidence.
Sensitivity evaluations are routinely performed to complement the false positive tests. In a sensitivity evaluation the radionuclide is present at or near the detection limit, and the difference between the report result and the MAPEP reference value is compared to the propagated combined total uncertainties. The results are evaluated at three standard deviations. If the observed difference is greater than three time the combined total uncertainty, the sensitivity evaluation in "Not Acceptable". The probability that 4
such a difference can occur by chance alone is less than I %. If the participant did not report a statistically positive result, a "Not Detected" is noted in the text field of the MAPEP performance report. A non-detect is potentially a false negative result, dependent upon the laboratory's detection limit for the radionuclide.
False negative tests are also performed in combination with the sensitivity evaluations. In this scenario, the sensitivity of the reported measurement indicates that the known specific activity of the targeted radionuclide in the performance evaluation sample should have been detected, but was not, and a "Not Acceptable" performance evaluation is issued. The uncertainty of the MAPEP reference value and of the reported result at three standard deviations is used for the false negative test.
The false positive/negative and sensitivity evaluation tests are conducted in a manner that assists the participants with their measurement uncertainty estimates and helps ensure they are not under estimating or over inflating their total uncertainties. If the total uncertainty is over inflated to try to pass a false positive test, it will result in a "Not Detected" if the test is actually a sensitivity evaluation, and vice versa for a false positive test. False negatives and failed sensitivity evaluations can also result from under estimating the total uncertainty. An accurate estimate of measurement uncertainty is required for consistent performance at the acceptable level.
c) ERA Evaluation Criteria The ERA' s evaluation report provides an acceptance range for control and warning limits with associated flag values. The ERA's acceptance limits are established per the USEPA, NELAC, state specific performance testing program requirements or ERA's SOP for the Generation of Performance Acceptance Limits, as applicable. The acceptance limits are either determined by a regression equation specific to each analyte or a fixed percentage limit promulgated under the appropriate regulatory document.
d) NRC Resolution The laboratory also participates in the NRC Resolution Criteria with some laboratory clients to primarily evaluate double-blind 10 CFR Part 50 performance. The NRC Resolution Criteria are based on an empirical relationship, which combines prior experience and 5
the accuracy needs of the program. The data is restricted to the individual client and is not included in this report.
- 2. Intralaboratory Accuracy a) Internal Intralaboratory Acceptance Criteria 1.) Process Controls For a group of test measurements to a given spike level, the measure of accuracy is the percent recovery of the spike activity found versus the spike activity put in. The percent recovery is calculated as follows:
Where: Am = the activity measured As = the spiked activity Internal Process Control results use TBE-ES acceptance criteria of 70% - 130% recovery. Warning limits are set from 70% -80% and 120% - 130%. Results evaluated as Warning are evaluated for trends of low bias or high bias and are used to detect potential problems. The laboratory's internal acceptance criteria are based on MAPEP's defined performance levels of bias greater than 30%.
A matrix spike (MS) sample is an aliquot of a sample spiked with a known concentration of a target analyte prior to sample preparation and analysis. The matrix spike is used to document the bias of a method in a sample matrix.
Matrix spike results use acceptance criteria of 60% - 140%
recovery.
2.) Other Measures Backgrounds represent the ambient signal response, recorded by measuring instruments, which are independent of radioactivity contributed by the radionuclides being measured in the sample. Backgrounds must not contain any three-sigma statistically positive activity of the target parameters.
Blank samples are acceptable if they do not contain any three-sigma statistically positive activity of the target parameters, unless the associated samples are positive. If 6
all sample results associated with the blank are greater than the MDC, then the blank MDC shall be less than the activity of the least active sample in the work order. If possible, equivalent media for preparing laboratory processing blanks will be used.
Replicate (duplicate [DUPD and matrix spike duplicates (MSD) samples are produced by taking two aliquots from the same process check sample and assigning each aliquot a different Lab Sample Number. In cases of replicate analyses where there are no "known" values, the analyses will be evaluated for precision only. The matrix spike duplicates are split samples spiked with identical concentrations of a target analyte used to evaluate precision and bias. They are carried through the complete sample preparation and analytical procedure. Precision is evaluated by calculating the Relative Percent Difference (RPD) between the two samples. Relative Percent Difference is calculated as the absolute difference between two values normalized to the average value, expressed as a percentage:
% RPD = (abs[org - dup] / [Org + dup]/2) x 100 The matrix spike duplicate is calculated as the absolute value of the original activity minus the duplicate activity divided by the spike activity expressed as a percentage. If the original activity is not detected then the activity is considered zero (0).
MSD % Recovery = (abs[org activity - dup activity]/spike activity) x 100 For purposes of analytical reporting, each analytical result specifies the radionuclide concentration and the a posteriori Minimum Detectable Concentration (MOC).
TBE-ES calculates the a posteriori MDC using the sample's actual measurement parameters (i.e., sample volume, chemical recovery, instrument background, etc.) to demonstrate that the Nuclear Regulatory Commission's (NRC) a priori MDC has been met for each radionuclide/sample. By TBE-ES policy, the a posteriori MDC must be less than the required NRC a priori MDC and is typically one-half the required detection limit.
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b.) Instrumentation TBE-ES uses the statistical principle method of evaluation for instrument quality control check data based on the mean, 2 sigma and 3 sigma set point model or uses pre-set tolerance limits. Each detector is checked prior to use for that day and the resulting data points are automatically compared to statistical baselines to determine the instrument's acceptability for counting. Copies of control charts showing this data are available during audits or upon request.
1.) Gamma Spectroscopy:
Gamma detectors are routinely monitored for energy, full width at half maximum, efficiency, and background. TBE-ES gamma detectors operated without incident during this reporting period. Occasional second runs (as allowed by our QA program) were necessary to verify acceptable operation. Some amplifier fine gain adjustments and liquid nitrogen addition to the dewars were also necessary when data trends indicate an energy drift on the detector.
2.) Liquid Scintillation Counters (LSC):
LSC instruments, used in tritium, C-14, Ni-63, and other low energy beta emitters, are monitored for background and efficiency. The reliability of these instruments is exceptional with minimal instances of background or efficiency values outside of control limits.
3.) Alpha/Beta Gas Flow Proportional (GFP) Counters:
GFP detectors, used for gross alphalbeta, Sr-89/90, 1-131 (Low Level), and other nuclides, are monitored for background and efficiency. TBE-ES GFP detectors operated without incident during this reporting period.
Occasionally, second runs (primarily for alpha due to the sensitivity of source placement) were necessary to verify acceptable operation or because of low P-IO pressure.
After gas change out and purging, control check values return to control norms.
4.) Alpha Spectroscopy:
Alpha detectors are routinely monitored for energy, full width at half maximum, efficiency, and background.
TBE-ES alpha detectors operated without incident during 8
this reporting period. Occasional second runs (as allowed by our QA program) were necessary to verify acceptable operation.
- 3. Investigations and Nonconformance Reports QC investigations are initiated when QC results fall outside of the QC criteria. Other investigations may arise from unanticipated situations which are not clearly defined in the procedures or bounded by pre-established performance criteria, but have the potential of becoming QA related issue(s). The QA investigation is the mechanism to quickly ascertain if there is "due cause" to issue a formal NCR.
An NCR is issued when an investigation finds "due cause" to document formal investigation into the root cause of the failure, the corrective action taken, and the action taken to prevent recurrence.
Investigations may include review of procedures, interviews of personnel, review of laboratory and instrument logbooks, observation of analyst techniques and any other items identified as necessary to resolve the issue.
For intercomparison performance evaluation samples it is TBE policy to issue an NCR for unacceptable results.
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II. ANAL YTICAL SERVICES QUALITY CONTROL SYNOPSIS A. Inter-laboratory Cross-Check Program During this reporting period, 25 nuclides associated with six media types (Air Filter, Charcoal [Air Iodine], Milk, Soil, Vegetation and Water) were analyzed. Samples were obtained from Analytics, the Department of Energy's (DOE) Mixed Analyte Performance Evaluation Program (MAPEP) and Environmental Resource Associates (ERA). Media types representative of client analyses performed during this reporting period were selected. The results for this program are presented in Attachment A.
I. Analytics Environmental Cross Check Program Thirteen nuclides in milk, air particulate, air iodine (charcoal) and water samples were evaluated during April and July 2015. All analyses performed were within the acceptable/acceptable with warning criteria except for one Cr-51 in an air particulate sample.
NCR 15-18 was initiated to address the failure. All raw data and associated QC data were reviewed and fell within acceptance criteria.
The air particulate sample is counted on a shelf (above the detector),
which is the ideal geometry for this sample. But due to the fact that Cr-51 has the shortest half-life and the weakest gamma energy, this geometry produces a larger error for the Cr-51.
If you take into account the error of the Cr-51 , the ratio of found to known would be 1.19 of the reference value, which would be considered acceptable.
This failure is specific to the Analytics sample and had no impact on client samples.
- 2. DOE' s MAPEP Quality Assessment Program Fifteen nuclides in water, air particulate, soil and vegetation samples were evaluated in May 2015. All except three of the environmental analyses (AP - gross alpha. U-233/234; Soil - Sr-90) performed were within the acceptable criteria.
NCR 15-13 was initiated to address the in-house MAPEP failures. All raw data and associated QC data were reviewed and fell within acceptance criteria.
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AP U-234/233:
The AP U-238 passed with acceptable results (95.7% recovery, found to known) while the U-234/233 was evaluated as not acceptable. Due to the extremely low activity of U-234/233 (7X less than the U-238 activity), it was difficult to quantify the U-234/233. Taking into consideration the uncertainty, the activity of U-234/233 overlaps with the known value, which is statistically considered the same value.
AP groSS alpha:
In reviewing historical data, we are always low on gross alpha. The efficiency we use for gross alpha is made from a non-attenuated alpha standard. The MAPEP filter has the alphas embedded in the filter. In order to correct the low bias, TBE has created an attenuated efficiency for the MAPEP air particulate filters AP SR-90:
It appears there was incomplete digestion of the original sample. The sample had been consumed for the original analyses. TBE incorporated the use of a stirring hotplate during digestion to improve the digestion process These failures are specific to the MAPEP samples and had no impact on client samples.
- 3. ERA Environmental Cross Check Program Thirteen nuclides in water were evaluated during 2015. All except the Sr-89 and Sr-90 environmental analyses performed were within the acceptable criteria. One MRAD sample was lost during processing.
NCR 15-09 was initiated to address the in-house ERA failures.
The sample had been consumed during the original analysis; therefore a rerun could not be performed. In reviewing the raw data it was noted that the yields associated with these samples were on the high side of our acceptance range indicating the possibility of calcium interference.
Higher yields would result in lower activities. A second fuming HN03 separation will be performed on samples with high yields.
Impact:
It appears there is a slightly low bias to the strontium results. Historical data is monitored through our LIMS with an Out of Scope report which automatically prints each morning notifying project managers of any 11
analyses that have fallen outside of the low or high range normal for the particular analyte. None of the historical data indicates that any of our clients observed strontium activities have fallen outside of their normal low range.
NCR 15-23 was initiated to address an ERA MRAD particulate filter for gross alpha that was lost during processing.
The MRAD-23 particulate filters for gross alpha go through a digestion procedure, rather than being a direct count. While digesting the filter, an air bubble caused the sample to 'burp' out of the beaker.
B. Intra-laboratory Cross-Check Program During this reporting period, 17 nuclides associated with water were analyzed by means of the laboratory's internal process control program.
The compilation of intralaboratory comparison data for this reporting period is summarized in Attachment B.
The TBE-ES laboratory's internal process control program evaluated 5939 analyses during this period.
- 1. Blanks During this reporting period, all of 1491 environmental blanks analyzed were less than the MDC.
- 2. Spikes During this reporting period, all of 1548 environmental spikes and matrix spikes analyzed were within the acceptance criteria.
- 3. Duplicates All except one of the 2900 duplicate sets analyzed were within acceptance criteria. The associated samples were reanalyzed with acceptable QC results.
C. Non-Conformance Reports Twenty-two (22) non-conformance reports were issued for this reporting period. See Attachment C for the non-conformance reports.Section II A gives detailed accounts of the non-conformances initiated for inter-laboratory cross-check program failures.
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NCR 15-01 was initiated to address a client's milk K-40 being incorrectly reported as <2S.9 pCilL.
The milk sample had been switched with a water sample in the count room. The samples were recounted and revised reports were sent to the clients.
Impact:
This was specific to the two samples; therefore there is no impact on other client samples.
NCR 15-02 was initiated to address a client sample with detected K-40 activity in a solid sample that was a non-detect on the recount.
It appears the detected K-40 may have been from interference from background radiation.
Impact:
No other client samples were affected; therefore there is no impact on client samples.
NCR 15-03 was initiated to address a client provided Analytics air particulate (AP) Sr-89 sample that failed acceptance criteria. The known value of the cross check sample was not disclosed to TBE.
The sample was rerun. The RPD of the original and rerun result was 12.9%, falling within the acceptance criteria of <30% for air particulates.
The original and rerun results overlapped at the 9S% confidence level, indicating it was statistically the same number.
Impact:
TBE feels the failure was specific to the client sample; therefore there is no impact on client samples.
NCR 15-04 was initiated to address several Analytics samples from 2014 provided by a client that failed the acceptance criteria. Three Co-60 in air particulates failed high with ratios of 1.32 - 1.37; one 1-131 low level in milk failed low at a ratio of 0.79 and one soil Cr-Sl failed high with a ratio of 1.38. Due to the late notification of the failures, reruns were not possible.
The in-house Analytics air particulate sample Co-60 result during the same period passed with a ratio of 1.22. No indication could be found as to why the Co-60 results had significantly higher ratios than all the other gamma emitters in the sample.
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The in-house Analytics milk sample 1-131 low level result during the same period passed with a ratio 0.95. The 1-131 sample had been recounted prior to reporting with a comparable result. A rerun could not have been performed at the time of the initial analysis due to consumption of the entire sample for the original 1-131 low level analysis.
No indication could be found as to why the Cr-51 in soil had a ratio of 1.38 when all the other gamma emitters' ratios ranged from 0.94 to 1.19.
Impact:
TBE feels the failures were specific to the client's samples; therefore there is no impact on client samples.
NCR 15-05 was initiated to address a client' s preliminary report of a higher than normal H-3 result due to an incorrect reference year.
The reference year had been manually logged in as 2005 rather than 2015.
Impact:
The failure was specific to the client's sample; therefore there is no impact on other client samples.
NCR 15-06 was initiated to address air particulate samples from week 01/21115-02/18/15 that could not be located for the quarterly air particulate composite.
Per the tracking number and the Incoming Shipment Record maintained in the TBE LIMS, the envelope containing the air particulate samples was received at TBE on 01129/15. Air iodine analyses are not required for the site so the envelope containing the samples would be flat and could appear to be empty. It appears a new sample receiving person that was being trained at the time threw the envelope away believing it was empty.
Impact:
The failure was specific to the client's samples; therefore there is no impact on other client samples.
NCR 15-07 was initiated to address two Ru-l06 values that were reported as having positive activity. When recalculated, the results were non-detect.
The gamma library was corrupted for the Ru-l06 and Ag-l1 Om, causing the Ag-ll Om energy line to interfere with the processing of Ru-l 06. The energy lines for the Ru-l06 and the Ag-II0m were the same in the Canberra library. Canberra was contacted and stated the activity values 14
for both isotopes was wrong. The interference only occurs in the presence of positive Ag-11 Om activity.
Impact:
The data base was queried for positive Ru-l06 over the last three years.
One other client sample was found, the gamma library was recompiled, the result recalculated and the client was notified. A revised report was sent to that client. No other client samples were impacted by this non-conformance.
NCR 15-09 was initiated to address in-house ERA Sr-89 and Sr-90 water results that were evaluated as failing low.
The sample had been consumed during the original analysis; therefore a rerun could not be performed. In reviewing the raw data it was noted that the yields associated with these samples were on the high side of our acceptance range indicating the possibility of calcium interference.
Higher yields would result in lower activities. A second fuming HN03 separation will be performed on samples with high yields.
Impact:
It appears there is a slightly low bias to the strontium results. Historical data is monitored through our LIMS with an Out of Scope report which automatically prints each morning notifying project managers of any analyses that have fallen outside of the low or high range normal for the particular analyte. None of the historical data indicates that any of our clients observed strontium activities have fallen outside of their normal low range.
NCR 15-10 was initiated to address a client supplied Analytics Ni-63 in a liquid result that failed low with a found result of 1.11 E-03 uCi/cc vs the known value of 4.04 E-03 uCilcc, resulting in a found to known ratio of 0.27.
The rerun activity of 4.20 E-03 uCi/cc passed the acceptance criteria. It was determined that the aliquot of the original sample should have been 3 mL but was incorrectly logged in as 10 mL, resulting in the low result.
Recalculating the original result with the correct aliquot of 3 mL would have given a result of 3.70 E-03 uCi/cc. The sample would have passed the acceptance criteria with a found to known ratio of 0.92. Sample aliquots are typically 10 mL, but due to the activity of cross check samples, the aliquot is reduced to 3 mL Impact:
The failure was specific to the client's sample; therefore there is no impact on other client samples.
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NCR 15-11 was initiated to address a client supplied Analytics Sr-89 in a liquid result that failed low with a found result of 1.44 E-02 uCi/mL vs the known value of 2.01 E-02 uC/mL, resulting in a found to known ratio of 0.72.
In reviewing the original raw data it was noted that the yield of 88.5%
associated with this sample was on the high side of our acceptance range.
Higher yields result in lower activities. A second fuming HN03 separation will be performed on samples with high yields.
The sample was rerun. The renm activity was 1.77E-02 uCi/mL with a yield of 51.4%, resulting in a found to known ratio of 0.88, which would have passed the acceptance criteria.
Impact:
It appears there is a slightly low bias to the strontium results. Historical data is monitored through our LIMS with an Out of Scope report which automatically prints each morning notifying project managers of any analyses that have fallen outside of the low or high range normal for the particular analyte. None of the historical data indicates that any of our clients observed strontium activities have fallen outside of their normal low range.
NCR 15-12 was initiated to address a client groundwater sample that was not logged in for the requested gamma analysis. Due to the late addition of the gamma, three LLDs were missed.
Even though an electronic chain of custody was sent with the sample, the technician manually logged in the sample and failed to log in the requested gamma analysis. The reviewer of the login failed to notice the omission.
The reference date of the sample was 04/01115 but the omission wasn't noticed until the AREOR was being pulled together. Due to the delay in counting the sample, the 1-131, Ba-140 and La-140 LLDs were missed.
Impact:
The failure was specific to the client's sample; therefore there is no impact on other client samples.
NCR 15-13 was initiated to address the in-house MAPEP failures for the soil Sr-90 and air particulate Gross Alpha results that were evaluated as failing low and the air particulate U-234/233 result that was evaluated as failing high. All raw data and associated QC data were reviewed and fell within acceptance criteria.
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Air Particulate U-234/233:
The AP U-238 passed with acceptable results (95.7% recovery, found to known) while the U-234/233 was evaluated as not acceptable. Due to the extremely low activity of U-234/233 (7X less than the U-238 activity), it was difficult to quantify the U-234/233. Taking into consideration the uncertainty, the activity of U-234/233 overlaps with the known value, which is statistically considered the same value.
AP gross alpha:
In reviewing historical data, we are always low on gross alpha. The efficiency we use for gross alpha is made from a non-attenuated alpha standard. The MAPEP filter has the alphas embedded in the filter. In order to correct the low bias, TBE has created an attenuated efficiency for the MAPEP air particulate filters These failures are specific to the MAPEP samples and had no impact on client samples.
NCR 15-14 was initiated to address a client Sr-89 in an air particulate that failed low.
The Strontium 89 rerun mount was counted as soon as possible after filtering, which resulted in an acceptable result. The Sr-89 calculation program performs an ingrowth correction for Sr-90/Y -90. It appears that the Y-90 in-growth is causing too big a correction for the Sr-90/Y -90 therefore artificially lowering the Sr-89 result. Counting the samples as soon as possible after counting will minimize the ingrowth interference.
Impact:
While the lowest acceptance limit for this cross check is set at 0.75, TBE would evaluate this as acceptable with warning. All client Sr-89 data was reviewed against historical ranges. No other client samples were affected.
NCR 15-15 was initiated to address a client H-3 insoil result that did not match the client's result.
All the raw data and QC sample data were reviewed. A dilution was made on the original sample. The reruns were undiluted aliquots of 1 mL.
Based on the fact that the difference between the original and rerun activities is approximately 5 times, we assume that a dilution error was made during aliquoting of the original sample. Revised reports with recalculated data were sent to the clients.
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Impact:
All client H-3 data was reviewed against historical ranges. No other client samples were affected.
NCR 15-16 was initiated to address 22 H-3 results that had been calculated using an incorrect efficiency curve on Liquid Scintillation Counter (LSC) identified as LS7.
LS7 was defaulting to an efficiency >0.600 rather than the correct efficiency of approximately 0.385. As a result, the correct efficiency had to be manually entered. This is a glitch that had only recently been noticed on this detector. Historical data was reviewed and no other samples were affected by this error. Of the 22 samples affected, 13 samples were non-detects and nine has positive activity that increased when the data was recalculated. Three samples had missed MDCs but the original results had missed the MDCs also due to the age of the samples at receipt. The results were recalculated using the correct efficiency and revised reports were sent to the clients Impact:
The failure was specific to the 22 samples identified in the NCR and there was no impact on other client samples.
NCR 15-17 was initiated to address a client's eleven (11) work orders where the air iodine volumes did not match the air particulate volumes on the chain of custodies provided by the sampler.
During a review of air sample results for the report of analysis L64893, it was noted that the air iodine volumes did not match the air particulate volumes. A query was run to determine if any other air iodine volumes did not match the air particulate volumes. Per the query, eleven (11) work orders for one (1) client were affected. Seven (7) of the work orders had been reported and four (4) were still in house pending analysis. The client was notified immediately.
It was determined that some of the 'Run Time' formulas for the air iodine volumes on the eCOC provided by the sampler had been corrupted, resulting in the incorrect air volumes.
The volumes were corrected in LIMS for the eleven (11) work orders.
The previously reported data was corrected for the seven (7) work orders and revised reports were sent to the client.
Impact:
The failure was specific to one client and the eleven (11) work orders identified by the query and there was no impact on other client samples.
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NCR 15-18 was initiated to address air particulate Cr-51 that failed high.
All raw data and associated QC data were reviewed and fell within acceptance criteria.
The air particulate sample is counted on a shelf (a~ove the detector),
which is the ideal geometry for this sample. But due to the fact that Cr-51 has the shortest half-life and the weakest gamma energy, this geometry produces a larger error for the Cr-51.
If you take into account the error of the Cr-51, the ratio of found to known would be 1.19 of the reference value, which would be considered acceptable.
Impact:
This failure is specific to the Analytics sample and had no impact on client samples.
NCR 15-19 was initiated to address the in-house ERA failure for a natural uranium result that was evaluated as failing high. All raw data and associated QC data were reviewed and fell within acceptance criteria.
In talking with the technician that ran the analysis, it was discovered that the technician did not dilute the sample as required, but used the entire 12 mL sample.
When recalculated using the aliquot of 12 mL, the result of 57.16 agreed with the assigned value of53.2.
Impact:
The failure was specific to the ERA sample and there was no impact on other client samples.
NCR 15-20 was initiated to a client provided Analytics air particulate Ni-63 result that was evaluated as failing low with a 0.72 ratio. All raw data and associated QC data were reviewed and fell within acceptance criteria.
A rerun was order. The rerun passed with a ratio of 0.96. After reviewing the QC, yield, and associated raw data of the original analysis, we were unable to determine the cause for the slightly low activity of the originally reported result. Historically, Ni-63 has fallen within acceptance criteria.
Impact:
The failure was specific to the client' s Analytics sample and there was no impact on other client samples.
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NCR 15-21 was initiated to address the in-house MAPEP failures for Water Ni-63 that was evaluated as failing high and air particulate and vegetation samples for Sr-90 that were evaluated as failing low. All raw data and associated QC data were reviewed and fell within acceptance criteria.
Water Ni-63:
This is the first failed Ni-63 in 10 years. The original sample was run with a 10 mL aliquot which was not sufficient for the low level of Ni-63 in the sample. The sample was rerun using a 30 mL aliquot and produced acceptable results. MAPEP does not provide enough water to be able to use the same aliquot that we use for client samples.
Air Particulate and Vegetation Sr-90:
Both samples were rerun with acceptable results. It appears that the Sr-90 was lost during the separation chemistry although the exact cause could not be identified. In the past, MAPEP has added substances (unusual compounds found in DOE complexes) to various matrices that have resulted in incomplete removal of the isotope of interest for the laboratories analyzing the cross checks. We feel that this is possibly the case with these two samples.
Impact:
The failures were specific to the MAPEP samples and there was no impact on other client samples.
NCR 15-22 was initiated to address a client C-14 result that looked unusually high. All raw data and associated QC data were reviewed and fell within acceptance criteria.
The sample was rerun. The rerun result was considerably lower than the original result.
In comparing the data in the workgroup, one sample appeared to be too low. The original vials were recounted and it was detennined that two of the sample results were switched. This indicates the samples were accidentally switched in the count room when being loaded into the liquid scintillation counter Impact:
The failure was specific to the two (2) samples associate with this issue and there was no impact on other client samples.
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NCR 15-23 was initiated to address an ERA MRAD particulate filter for gross alpha that was lost during processing.
The MRAD-23 particulate filters for gross alpha go through a digestion procedure, rather than being a direct count. While digesting the filter, an air bubble caused the sample to 'burp' out of the beaker.
Impact:
The failure was specific to the MRAD-23 sample and there was no impact on client samples.
D. Observation Reports No observation reports were issued for this reporting period.
E. Instrumentation TBE-ES uses the statistical principle method of evaluation for instrument quality control check data based on the mean, 2 sigma and 3 sigma set point model or uses pre-set tolerance limits. Each detector is checked prior to use for that day and the resulting data points are automatically compared to statistical baselines to determine the instrument's acceptability for counting. Control charts showing this data are available during audits or upon request.
Gamma Spectroscopy:
Gamma detectors are routinely monitored for energy, full width at half maximum, efficiency, and background. TBE-ES gamma detectors operated without incident during this reporting period. Occasional second runs (as allowed by our QA program) were necessary to verify acceptable operation. Some amplifier fine gain adjustments and liquid nitrogen addition to the dewars were also necessary when data trends indicate an energy drift on the detector.
Liquid Scintillation Counters (LSC):
LSC instruments, used in tritium, C-14, Ni-63, and other low energy beta emitters, are monitored for background and efficiency. The reliability of these instruments is exceptional with zero instances of background or efficiency values outside of control limits.
Alpha/Beta Gas Flow Proportional (GFP) Counters:
GFP detectors, used for gross alpha/beta, Sr-89/90, 1-131 (Low Level),
and other nuclides, are monitored for background and efficiency. TBE-ES GFP detectors operated without incident during this reporting period.
Occasionally, second runs (primarily for alpha due to the sensitivity of 21
source placement) were necessary to verify acceptable operation or because of low P-IO pressure. After gas change out and purging, control check values return to control norms.
Alpha Spectroscopy:
Alpha detectors are routinely monitored for energy, full width at half maximum, efficiency. and background. TBE-ES alpha detectors operated without incident during this reporting period. Occasional second runs (as allowed by our QA program) were necessary to verify acceptable operation.
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Identification Reported Known Ratio (e)
MonthlYear Number Matrix Nuclide Units Value (a) Value (b) TBE/Analytics Evaluation (d)
March 2015 E11181 Milk Sr-89 pCi/L 88.9 97.2 0.91 A Sr-90 pCi/L 12.2 17.4 0.70 W E11182 Milk 1-131 pCi/L 61 .3 65.1 0.94 A Ce-141 pCi/L 104 113 0.92 A Cr-51 pCilL 265 276 0.96 A Cs-134 pCi/L 138 154 0.90 A Cs-137 pCi/L 205 207 0.99 A Co-58 pCi/L 178 183 0.97 A Mn-54 pC ilL 187 188 0.99 A Fe-59 pCi/L 182 177 1.03 A Zn-65 pCi/L 345 351 0.98 A Co-60 pCi/L 379 405 0.94 A E11184 AP Ce-141 pCi 107 85.0 1.26 W Cr-51 pCi 261 224 1.17 A Cs-134 pCi 74.6 77.0 0.97 A Cs-137 pCi 99.6 102 0.98 A Co-58 pCi 99.8 110 0.91 A Mn-54 pCi 99.2 96.9 1.02 A Fe-59 pCi 109 119 0.92 A Zn-65 pCi 188 183 1.03 A Co-60 pCi 200 201 1.00 A E11183 Charcoal 1-131 pCi 82.9 85.4 0.97 A E11185 Water Fe-55 pCi/L 1950 1900 1.03 A June 2015 E11234 Milk Sr-89 pCi/L 94.9 92.6 1.02 A Sr-90 pCi/L 14.3 12.7 1.13 A E11238 Milk 1-131 pCi/L 93.2 95.9 0.97 A Ce-141 pCi/L Not provided for this study Cr-51 pCi/L 349 276 1.26 W Cs-134 pC ilL 165 163 1.01 A Cs-137 pCi/L 143.0 125 1.14 A Co-58 pCilL 82.0 68.4 1.20 A Mn-54 pCi/L 113 101 1.12 A Fe-59 pCi/L 184 151 1.22 W Zn-65 pCi/L 269 248 1.08 A Co-60 pCi/L 208 193 1.08 A E11237 AP Ce-141 pCi Not provided for this study Cr-51 pCi 323 233 1.39 N(l)
Cs-134 pCi 139 138 1.01 A Cs-137 pCi 111 106 1.05 A Co-58 pCi 54.0 57.8 0.93 A Mn-54 pCi 96.8 84.9 1.14 A Fe-59 pCi 162 128 1.27 W Zn-65 pCi 198 210 0.94 A Co-60 pCi 178 163 1.09 A E11236 Charcoal 1-131 pCi 93.9 80 1.17 A 26
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Identification Reported Known Ratio (e)
MonthlYear Number Matrix Nuclide Units Value (a) Value (b) TBElAnalX!ics Evaluation (d)
June 2015 E11238 Water Fe-55 pC ilL 1890 1790 1.06 A September 2015 E11289 Milk Sr-89 pCi/L 95.7 99.1 0.97 A Sr-90 pCi/L 15.4 16.4 0.94 A E11290 Milk 1-131 pC ilL 94.9 99.9 0.95 A Ce-141 pCi/L 228 213 1.07 A Cr-51 pCi/L 499 538 0.93 A Cs-134 pCi/L 208 212 0.98 A Cs-137 pC ill 270 255 1.06 A Co-58 pC ilL 275 263 1.05 A Mn-54 pCi/L 320 290 1.10 A Fe-59 pCi/L 255 226 1.13 A Zn-65 pC ilL 392 353 1.11 A Co-60 pCilL 350 330 1.06 A E11292 AP Ce-141 pCi 104 85.1 1.22 W Cr-51 pCi 262 215 1.22 W Cs-134 pCi 86.1 84.6 1.02 A Cs-137 pCi 93.0 102 0.91 A Co-58 pCi 106 105 1.01 A Mn-54 pCi 117 116 1.01 A Fe-59 pCi 94.8 90.2 1.05 A Zn-65 pCi 160 141 1.13 A Co-60 pCi 146 132 1.11 A E11291 Charcoal 1-131 pCi 85.9 81 .7 1.05 A E11293 Water Fe-55 pCi/L 2090 1800 1.16 A E11294 Soil Ce-141 pCilkg 209 222 0.94 A Cr-51 pCi/kg 463 560 0.83 A Cs-134 pCi/kg 231 221 1.05 A Cs-137 pCi/kg 311 344 0.90 A Co-58 pCilkg 245 274 0.89 A Mn-54 pCi/kg 297 302 0.98 A Fe-59 pCilkg 248 235 1.06 A Zn-65 pCi/kg 347 368 0.94 A Co-60 pCilkg 328 344 0.95 A December 2015 E11354 Milk Sr-89 pCi/L 96.2 86.8 1.11 A Sr-90 pCi/L 14.8 12.5 1.18 A E11355 Milk 1-131 pCi/L 95.1 91.2 1.04 A Ce-141 pCi/L 117 129 0.91 A Cr-51 pCi/L 265 281 0.94 A Cs-134 pCi/L 153 160 0.96 A Cs-137 pCi/L 119 115 1.03 A Co-58 pC ilL 107 110 0.97 A Mn-54 pCi/L 153 145 1.06 A Fe-59 pCi/L 117 108 1.08 A Zn-65 pCi/L 261 248 1.05 A Co-60 pCilL 212 213 1.00 A 27
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Identification Reported Known Ratio (c)
MonthlYear Number Matrix Nuclide Units Value (a) Value (b) TBE/Anal~ics Evaluation (d)
December 2015 E11357 AP Ce-141 pCi 89.9 84 1.07 A Cr-51 pCi 215.0 184 1.17 A Cs-134 pCi 103.0 105 0.98 A Cs-137 pCi 76.6 75 1.02 A Co-58 pCi 76.2 72 1.06 A Mn-54 pCi 91.4 94 0.97 A Fe-59 pCi 78.6 70 1.12 A Zn-65 pCi 173.0 162 1.07 A Co-60 pCi 138.0 139 0.99 A E11422 AP Sr-89 pCi 98.0 97 1.01 A Sr-90 pCi 10.0 14 0.71 W E11356 Charcoal 1-131 pCi 74.9 75 1.00 A E11358 Water Fe-55 pCi/L 2160.0 1710 1.26 W E11353 Soil Ce-141 pCi/kg 252.0 222 1.14 A Cr-51 pCi/kg 485.0 485 1.00 A Cs-134 pCilkg 319.0 277 1.15 A Cs-137 pCilkg 292.0 276 1.06 A Co-58 pCilkg 193.0 190 1.02 A Mn-54 pCi/kg 258.0 250 1.03 A Fe-59 pCi/kg 218.0 186 1.17 A Zn-65 pCi/kg 457.0 429 1.07 A Co-60 pCi/kg 381.0 368 1.04 A (1) AP Cr Cr-51 has the shortest half-life and the weakest gamma energy of the mixed nuclide sample, which produces a large error. Taking into account the error. the lowest value would be 119% of the reference value. which would be considered acceptable. NCR 15-18 (a) Teledyne Brown Engineering reported result.
(b) The Analytics known value is equal to 100% of the parameter present in the standard as determined by gravimetric and/or volumetric measurements made during standard preparetion.
(c) Ratio of Teledyne Brown Engineering to Analytics results.
(d) Analytics evaluation based on TBE intemal QC limits: A= Acceptable. reported result falls within ratio limits of O.80-1 .20.
W-Acceptable with warning. reported result falls within 0.70-0.80 or 1.20-1 .30. N = Not Acceptable. reported resul/ falls outside the ratio limits of < 070 and> 1.30.
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DOE's MIXED ANALYTE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION PROGRAM (MAPEP)
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Identification Reported Known Acceptance MonthlYear Number Media Nuclide" Units Value (a) Value (b) Ran~e Evaluation (e)
March 2015 15-MaW32 Water Am-241 Bq/L 0.632 0.654 0.458 - 0.850 A Ni-63 Bq/L 2.5 (1) A Pu-238 Bq/L 0.0204 0.0089 (2) A Pu-239/240 Bq/L 0.9 0.8 0.582 - 1.082 A 15-MaS32 Soil Ni-63 Bqlkg 392 448.0 314 - 582 A Sr-90 Bqlkg 286 653 487 - 849 N (3) 15-RdF32 AP Sr-90 Bq/sample -0.0991 (1) A U-234/233 Bq/sample 0.0211 0.0155 0.0109 - 0.0202 N (3)
U-238 Bq/sample 0.095 0.099 0.069 - 0.129 A 15-GrF32 AP Gr-A Bq/sample 0.448 1.77 0.53 - 3.01 N (3)
Gr-8 Bq/sample 0.7580 0.75 0.38 - 1.13 A 15-RdV32 Vegetation Cs-134 Bq/sample 8.08 7.32 5.12 - 9.52 A Cs-137 8q1sample 11 .6 9.18 6.43 - 11 .93 W Co-57 8q1sample -0.0096 (1) A Co-60 8q1sample 6.53 5.55 3.89 - 7.22 A Mn-54 8q1sample 0.0058 (1) A Sr-90 8q/sample 0.999 1.08 0.76 - 1.40 A Zn-65 8q/sample -0.108 (1) A September 2015 15-MaW33 Water Am-241 Bq/L 1.012 1.055 0.739 - 1.372 A Ni-63 8q/L 11 .8 8.55 5.99-11.12 N (4)
Pu-238 Bq/L 0.727 0.681 0.477 - 0.885 A Pu-239/240 BqlL 0.830 0.900 0.630 - 1.170 A 15-MaS33 Soil Ni-63 8q1kg 635 682 477 - 887 A Sr-90 Bqlkg 429 425 298 - 553 A 15-RdF33 AP Sr-90 8q1sample 1.48 2.18 1.53 - 2.83 N (4)
U-234/233 Bq/sample 0.143 0.143 0.100 - 0.186 A U-238 Bqlsample 0.149 0.148 0.104 - 0.192 A 15-GrF33 AP Gr-A 8q/sample 0.497 0.90 0.27 - 1.53 A Gr-8 8q1sample 1.34 1.56 0.78 - 2.34 A 15-RdV33 Vegetation Cs-134 Bq/sample 6.10 5.80 4.06 - 7.54 A Cs-137 Bq/sample 0.0002 (1) A Co-57 8q/sample 8.01 6.62 4.63 - 8.61 W Co-60 8q/sample 4.97 4.56 3.19 - 5.93 A Mn-54 Bq/sample 8.33 7.68 5.38 - 9.98 A Sr-90 Bq/sample 0.386 1.30 0.91 - 1.69 N (4)
(1) False positive test. Zn-65 Bq/sample 6.07 5.46 3.82 - 7.10 A (2) Sensitivity evaluation.
(3) SOil Sr incomplete digestion of the sample resulted in /ow results; AP U-2341233 - extremely low activity was difficult to quantify AP Gr-A - the MAPEP filter has the activity embedded in the filter. To corrected the low bias, TBE will create an attenuated efficiency for MAPEP samples. NCR 15-13 (4) Water Ni-63 extremely low activity was difficult to quantify; AP & Vegetation Sr-90 was lost during separation. possiblely from substance added by MAPEP NCR 15-21.
(a) Teledyne Brown Engineering reporled result.
(b) The MAPEP known value is equal to 100% of the parameter present in the standard as determined by gravimetric and/or volumetric measurements made during standard preparBtion.
(c) DOEIMAPEP evaluation: A=acceptable, W=acceptable with warning, N=ljrJ acceptable.
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Identification Reported Known Acceptance MonthlYear Number Media Nuclide Units Value (a) Value (b) Limits Evaluation (c)
May 2015 RAO-101 Water Sr-89 pC ilL 45.2 63.2 51.1-71 .2 N (1)
Sr-90 pCi/L 28.0 41.9 30.8 - 48.1 N (1) 8a-133 pCi/L 80.6 82.5 63.9 - 90.8 A Cs-134 pCi/L 71.7 75.7 61.8 - 83.3 A Cs-137 pCi/L 187 189 170 - 210 A Co-60 pCi/L 85.7 84.5 76.0 - 95.3 A Zn-65 pCi/L 197 203 183 - 238 A Gr-A pCi/L 26.1 42.6 22.1 - 54.0 A Gr-B pCi/L 28.8 32.9 21.3 - 40.6 A 1-131 pCi/L 23.5 23.8 19.7 - 28.3 A U-Nat pCi/L 6.19 6.59 4.99 -7.83 A H-3 pCi/L 3145 3280 2770 - 3620 A MRAO-22 Filter Gr-A pCi/filter 28.3 62.2 20.8 - 96.6 A 011101/2015 RAO-103 Water Sr-89 pC ilL 40.9 35.7 26.7 - 42.5 A Sr-90 pCi/L 29.3 31.1 22.7 - 36.1 A 8a-133 pCi/L 31 .5 32.5 25.9 - 36.7 A Cs-134 pCi/L 59.65 62.3 50.6 - 68.5 A Cs-137 pCi/L 156 157 141 - 175 A Co-60 pC ilL 70.6 71.1 64.0 - 80.7 A Zn-65 pCi/L 145 126 113 -149 A Gr-A pCilL 38.2 51 .6 26.9 - 64.7 A Gr-8 pCi/L 42.0 36.6 24.1 - 44.2 A 1-131 pCi/L 24.8 26.3 21.9-31.0 A U-Nat pCi/L 146.90 56.2 45.7 - 62.4 N(2)
H-3 pC ilL 21100 21300 18700 - 23400 A MRAO-23 Filter Gr-A pCi/filter Lost during processing N (3)
(1) Yield on the high side of our acceptance range indicates possibility of calcium interference. NCR 15-09 (2) Technician failed to dilute origanal sample. If dilulted. the result would have been 57. 1. which fell within the acceptance limits. NCR 15-19 (3) Sample was lost during the digestion process. NCR 15-23 (a) Teledyne Brown Engineering reported result.
(b) The ERA known value is equal to 100% of /he parameter present in the standard as determined by gravimetric and/or volumetric measurements made during standard preparation.
(c) ERA evaluation: A=acceptable. Reported result falls within the Waming Limits. NA=nol acceptable. Reported result falls outside of the Control Limits. CE=check for E"or. Reported result falls "),in the Control Limits and outside of the Waming Limit.
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Identification Reported Known Ratio (e)
MonthlYear Number Matrix Nuclide Units Value (a) Value (b) TBE/AnalX!ics Evaluation (d)
March 2015 E11139 Milk 1-131 pCi/L 97.0 98.1 0.99 A Ce-141 pC ilL 112 124 0.90 A Cr-51 pCi/L 296 327 0.91 A Cs-134 pCi/L 103 113 0.91 A Cs-137 pCi/L 141 149 0.95 A Co-58 pC ilL 139 161 0.86 A Mn-54 pCi/L 136 142 0.96 A Fe-59 pCi/L 161 174 0.93 A Zn-65 pCi/L 257 267 0.96 A Co-60 pC ilL 263 294 0.89 A June 2015 E11209 Milk 1-131 pCi/L 95.0 98.2 0.97 A Ce-141 pCi/L None provided for this study Cr-51 pC ilL 3560 3560 1.00 A Cs-134 pC ilL 2030 2100 0.97 A Cs-137 pCi/L 1730 1620 1.07 A Co-58 pC ilL 919 882 1.04 A Mn-54 pC ilL 1400 1300 1.08 A Fe-59 pC ilL 2140 1950 1.10 A Zn-65 pCi/L 3390 3210 1.06 A Co-60 pCi/L 2540 2490 1.02 A September 2015 E11267A Milk 1-131 pCi/L 105 89 1.18 A Ce-141 pCi/L 123 190 0.65 N (1)
Cr-51 pCi/L 503 481 1.05 A Cs-134 pCi/L 186 189 0.98 A Cs-137 pCi/L 246 228 1.08 A Co-58 pCi/L 228 235 0.97 A Mn-54 pCi/L 251 259 0.97 A Fe-59 pCi/L 209 202 1.03 A Zn-65 pCi/L 270 316 0.85 A Co-60 pCi/L 280 295 0.95 A December 2015 E11399 Milk 1-131 pCi/L 99.8 93 1.07 A Ce-141 pCilL 1790 1730 1.03 A Cr-51 pCi/L 3950 3790 1.04 A Cs-134 pCi/L 2100 2160 0.97 A Cs-137 pCi/L 1650 1540 1.07 A Co-58 pC ill 1520 1480 1.03 A Mn-54 pCi/L 2090 1950 1.07 A Fe-59 pCi/L 1610 1450 1.11 A Zn-65 pC ilL 3650 3340 1.09 A Co-60 pCi/L 2980 2870 1.04 A March 2015 E11140 AP Ce-141 pCi 76.5 66.8 1.15 A Cr-51 pCi 190 176 1.08 A Cs-134 pCi 66 61 1.08 A Cs-137 pCi 77 80 0.96 A Co-58 pCi 92 86 1.07 A Mn-54 pCi 90 76.1 1.18 A Fe-59 pCi 88 94 0.94 A Zn-65 pCi 145 143 1.01 A Co-60 pCi 170 158 1.08 A 34
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Identification Reported Known Ratio (e)
MonthlYear Number Matrix Nuclide Units Value (a) Value (b) TBE/Analytics Evaluation (d)
March 2015 Ell141 AP Ce-141 pCi 85 70.8 1.20 A Cr-51 pCi 214 186 1.15 A Cs-134 pCi 67 64 1.05 A Cs-137 pCi 88 85 1.04 A Co-58 pCi 93 91 1.02 A Mn-54 pCi 84 81 1.04 A Fe-59 pCi 109 99.1 1.10 A Zn-65 pCi 147 152 0.97 A Co-60 pCi 175 167 1.05 A March 2015 Ell142 AP Ce-141 pCi 77 68.5 1.12 A Cr-51 pCi 196 180 1.09 A Cs-134 pCi 63 62 1.02 A Cs-137 pCi 84 82.1 1.02 A Co-58 pCi 95 88.5 1.07 A Mn-54 pCi 86 78.1 1.10 A Fe-59 pCi 82 95.9 0.86 A Zn-65 pCi 137 147 0.93 A Co-60 pCi 167 162 1.03 A June 2015 E11210 AP Ce-141 pCi None provided for this study Cr-51 pCi 317 245 1.29 N(1)
Cs-134 pCi 156 144 1.08 A Cs-137 pCi 123 111 1.11 A Co-58 pCi 61 60.0 1.02 A Mn-54 pCi 91 89 1.02 A Fe-59 pCi 143 134 1.07 A Zn-65 pCi 225 220 1.02 A Co-60 pCi 173 172 1.01 A June 2015 E11211 AP Ce-141 pCi None provided for this study Cr-51 pCi 273 248 1.10 A Cs-134 pCi 162 146 1.11 A Cs-137 pCi 116 112 1.04 A Co-58 pCi 69 61 .0 1.13 A Mn-54 pCi 89 90 0.99 A Fe-59 pCi 152 136 1.12 A Zn-65 pCi 208 223 0.93 A Co-60 pCi 191 173 1.10 A June 2015 E11212 AP Ce-141 pCi None provided for this study Cr-51 pCi 339 231 1.47 N(1)
Cs-l34 pCi 136 136 1.00 A Cs-137 pCi 106 105 1.01 A Co-58 pCi 54 57.2 0.94 A Mn-54 pCi 87 84 1.04 A Fe-59 pCi 100 127 0.79 W Zn-65 pCi 204 208 0.98 A Co-60 pCi 153 161 0.95 A 35
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Identification Reported Known Ratio (e)
MonthlYear Number Matrix Nuclide Units Value (a) Value (b) TBEIAnal~ics Evaluation (d)
December 2015 E11400 AP Ce-141 pCi 97 94 1.03 A Cr-51 pCi 195 204 0.96 A Cs-134 pCi 116 116 1.00 A Cs-137 pCi 81 83 0.98 A Co-58 pCi 84 80 1.05 A Mn-54 pCi 102 105 0.97 A Fe-59 pCi 83 78 1.06 A Zn-65 pCi 181 180 1.01 A Co-60 pCi 160 155 1.03 A December 2015 E11401 AP Ce-141 pCi 92 85 1.08 A Cr-51 pCi 217 185 1.17 A Cs-134 pCi 102 105 0.97 A Cs-137 pCi 70 75 0.93 A Co-58 pCi 73 73 1.00 A Mn-54 pCi 92 95 0.97 A Fe-59 pCi 71 71 1.00 A Zn-65 pCi 159 163 0.98 A Co-60 pCi 144 140 1.03 A December 2015 E11402 AP Ce-141 pCi 96 83 1.16 A Cr-51 pCi 200 181 1.10 A Cs-134 pCi 110 103 1.07 A Cs-137 pCi 79 74 1.07 A Co-58 pCi 72 71 1.01 A Mn-54 pCi 100 93 1.08 A Fe-59 pCi 74 69 1.07 A Zn-65 pCi 169 160 1.06 A Co-60 pCi 145 138 1.05 A September 2015 E11271 Soil Ce-141 pCilkg 258 222 1.16 A Cr-51 pCi/kg 753 560 1.34 N(1)
Cs-134 pCi/kg 184 221 0.83 A Cs-137 pCi/kg 309 344 0.90 A Co-58 pCi/kg 255 274 0.93 A Mn-54 pCilkg 314 302 1.04 A Fe-59 pCilkg 246 235 1.05 A Zn-65 pCilkg 353 368 0.96 A Co-60 pCilkg 366 344 1.06 A March 2015 E11146 Water H-3 pCilL 4980 4850 1.03 A June 2015 E11213 Water H-3 pCi/L 3980 4910 0.81 A September 2015 E11272 Water H-3 pC ilL 4450 4800 0.93 A December 2015 E11406 Water H-3 pCi/L 644 552 1.17 A 36
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Identification Reported Known Ratio (e)
MonthlYear Number Matrix Nuclide Units Value (a) Value (b) TBElAnalytics Evaluation (d)
September 2015 E11268 C 1-131 pCi 76.0 81.6 0.93 A September 2015 E11269 C 1-131 pCi 81 .6 81.6 1.00 A September 2015 E11270 C 1-131 pCi 77.8 81.7 0.95 A December 2015 E11403A C 1-131 pCi 75.3 75.5 1.00 A December 2015 E11404A C 1-131 pCi 73.7 75.3 0.98 A December 2015 E11405A C 1-131 pCi 76.3 75.2 1.01 A August 2015 A30998 Liquid Gr-A uci/cc 4.84E-05 5.00E-05 0.97 A Liquid Sr-89 uci/cc 4.58E-03 5.18E-03 0.88 A Sr-90 uci/cc 5.16E-04 5.92E-04 0.87 A Ni-63 uci/cc 2.69E-03 3.01E-03 0.89 A Liquid Fe-55 uci/cc 1.12E-03 1.00E-03 1.12 A AP Co-60 uCi 6. 1OE-04 7.55E-04 0.81 A (1) NCR 16-06 was inititated to investigate the failure.
(a) Teledyne Brown Engineering reported result.
(b) The Analytics known value is equal to 100% of the parameter present in the standard as determined by gravimetric and/or volumetric measurements made during standard preparation.
(c) Ratio of Teledyne Brown Engineering to Analytics results.
(d) Analytics evaluation based on the United States Nuclear Regulatory Commission Inspection and Enforcement Manual. Inspection Procedure 84725, sec/ion 0.3.03 c, Criteria for Accepting the Licensee's Measurements.
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SAMPLE ANALYSIS TBE UNCERTAINTY EZA UNCERTAINTY RATIO VALUE (1 Sigma) VALUE (1 Sigma) TBE:
EZA EI1l81 Sr-89 8.89E+Ol pCi/L 1.78E+OO 9.72E+Ol pCiIL 1.62E+00 0.91 Sr-89/90 w/maf* Sr-90 1.22E+Ol pCiIL 4.03E-OI 1.74E+Ol pCiIL 2.9IE-Ol 0.70 Milk TBESample L62763-1 Ref. Date 8-Apr-lS
- with mixed activation/fission interferences E11182 1-131 6.13E+Ol pCiIL 2.39E+00 6.S1E+Ol pCi/L 1.09E+OO 0.94
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EZA E11183 1-131 8.29E+Ol pCi 7.SSE+OO 8.54E+Ol pCi 1.43E+OO 0.97 1-131 Cartridge TBE Sample L62763-5 Ref. Date
- {~ 8-Apr-15 El1184 Ce-141 1.07E+02 pCi 2.63E+Ol 8.50E+Ol pCi 1.42E+OO 1.26 Gamma Cr-51 2.61E+02 pCi 4.77E+Ol 2.24E+02 pCi 3.74E+00 1.17 Filter Cs-134 7.46E+Ol pCi 2.84E+OO 7.70E+Ol pCi 1.29E+OO 0.97
~ Cs-137 9.96E+Ol pCi 1.21E+Ol 1.02E+02 pCi 1.70E+OO 0.98 TBESampie Co-58 9.98E+Ol pCi 1.59E+Ol 1.10E+02 pCi 1.83E+OO 0.91
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SAMPLE ANALYSIS TBE UNCERTAINTY EZA UNCERTAINTY RATIO VALUE (1 Sigma) VALUE (1 Sigma) TBE:
EZA E11234 Sr-89 9.49E+Ol pCiIL 1.07E+OO 9.26E+Ol pCiIL 1.55E+OO 1.02 Sr-89/90 w/maf* Sr-90 1.43E+Ol pCiIL 3.50E-Ol 1.27E+Ol pCiIL 2.12E-Ol 1.13 Milk TBE Sample
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EZA E1l237 Cr-51 3.23E+02 pCi 4.55E+01 2.33E+02 pCi 3.90E+00 1.38
",a Gamma Cs-134 1.39E+02 pCi 2.12E+OO 1.38E+02 pCi 2.30E+OO 1.01 Filter Cs-137 1.l1E+02 pCi 7.85E+OO 1.06E+02 pCi 1.77E+00 1.05 Co-58 5.40E+01 pCi 1.35E+01 5.78E+0 1 pCi 9.64E-01 0.94 TBESampie Mn-54 9.68E+Ol pCi 7.30E+00 8.49E+Ol pCi 1.42E+OO 1.14 L63686-6 Fe-59 1.62E+02 pCi 2.17E+Ol 1.28E+02 pCi 2.14E+00 1.27 Zn-65 1.98E+02 pCi 1.73E+Ol 2.10E+02 pCi 3.51E+00 0.94 Co-60 1.78E+02 pCi 7.15E+OO Ui3E+02 pCi 2.72E+OO 1.09 w***********************************************************************************************************************.
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EZA E1l289 Sr-89 9.57E+Ol pCilL 1.80E+OO 9.91E+Ol pCi/L 1.65E+00 0.97 Sr~89/90 w/maf* Sr-90 1.54E+Ol pCiIL 4.44E~01 1.64E+Ol pCilL 2.73E-Ol 0.94 Milk TBE Sample L64862~1
- with mixed activation/fission interferences E11290 1~131 9.49E+Ol pCi/L 5.60E+OO 9.99E+Ol pCi/L 1.67E+OO 0.95 Gamma Ce-141 2.28E+02 pCiIL 6.65E+OO 2.13E+02 pCiIL 3.56E+00 1.07 Milk Cr-51 4.99E+02 pCilL 2.93E+Ol 5.38E+02 pCiIL 8.99E+00 0.93 Cs-134 2.08E+02 pCiIL 3.48E+OO 2.12E+02 pCi/L 3.54E+OO 0.98 1!JE Sample Cs-137 2.70E+02 pCiIL 5.70E+OO 2.55E+02 pCiIL 4.26E+OO 1.06 L64862-3 Co-58 2.75E+02 pCilL 5.93E+OO 2.63E+02 pCiIL 4.40E+00 1.04 MIl-54 3.20E+02 pCiIL 5.85E+OO 2.90E+02 pCiIL 4.85E+OO 1.10 Fe-59 2.55E+02 pCi/L 7.83E+00 2.26E+02 pCiIL 3.77E+OO 1.13 Zn-65 3.92E+02 pCiIL 1.09E+Ol 3.53E+02 pCi/L 5.90E+OO 1.11 Co-60 3.50E+02 pCiIL 4.40E+OO 3.30E+02 pCilL 5.51E+OO 1.06 K-40 1.45E+03 pCilL 4.59E+Ol Present - Not Measured E11291 1-131 8.59E+Ol pCi 3.14E+OO 8.17E+Ol pCi 1.36E+OO 1.05 1-131 Cartridge TBESampie L64862~5
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EZA E11292 Ce--l4l 1.04E+02 pCi 2.04E+OO 8.51E+Ol pCi 1.42E+OO 1.22 Gamma Cr-Sl 2.62E+02 pCi 1.4SE+Ol 2.1SE+02 pCi 3.59E+OO 1.22 Filter Cs-134 8.61E+Ol pCi 3.67E+OO 8.46E+Ol pCi 1.41E+OO 1.02 Cs-137 9.30E+Ol pCi 6.S0E+OO 1.02E+02 pCi 1.70E+OO 0.91 TBE Sample Co-58 1.06E+02 pCi 7.70E+OO 1.0SE+02 pCi 1.76E+OO 1.01 L64862-6 Mn-S4 1.17E+02 pCi S.20E+00 1.16E+02 pCi 1.94E+OO 1.01 Fe--S9 9.48E+Ol pCi 9.60E+OO 9.02E+Ol pCi 1.51E+OO 1.05 Zn-65 1.60E+02 pCi 1.53E+Ol 1.41E+02 pCi 2.36E+OO 1.13 Co-60 l.46E+02 pCi 4.8SE+OO 1.32E+02 pCi 2.20E+00 1.11 K-40 2.79E+02 pCiIL 7.1SE+Ol Present - Not Measured E1l293 Fe--SS 2.09E+03 pCiIL 2.22E+02 l.80E+03 pCiIL 3.01E+Ol 1.16 Fe-55
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SAMPLE ANALYSIS TBE UNCERTAINTY EZA UNCERTAINTY RATIO VALUE (1 Sigma) VALUE (1 Sigma) TBE:
EZA E11354 Sr-89 9.62E+01 pCilL 3.89E+00 8.68E+01 pCiIL 1.45E+OO 1.11 Sr-89/90 w/maf* Sr-90 1.48E+Ol pCiIL 8.52E-Ol 1.25E+01 pCiIL 2.09E-01 1.18 Milk TBE Sample L66009-1
- with mixed activation/fission interferences E11355 1-131 9.S1E+01 pCilL 4.23E+OO 9.12E+01 pCiIL 1.52E+00 1.04 Gamma Ce-141 1.17E+02 pCi/L 1.17E+01 1.29E+02 pCiIL 2.15E+00 0.91 Milk Cr-51 2.65E+02 pCilL 6.03E+01 2.81E+02 pCi/L 4.69E+00 0.94 Cs-134 1.53E+02 pCi/L 5.63E+00 1.60E+02 pCilL 2.68E+00 0.96 U\ Cs-137 1.19E+02 pCi/L 7.21E+OO 1.1SE+02 pCiIL 1.91E+00 1.04 Co-58 1.07E+02 pCi/L 7.80E+OO 1.10E+02 pCiIL 1.84E+00 0.97 TBESampie Mn-S4 1.S3E+02 pCi/L 8.27E+00 1.45E+02 pCi/L 2.42E+OO 1.06 L66009-3 Fe-59 1.17E+02 pCi/L 1.22E+Ol 1.08E+02 pCi/L 1.80E+00 1.09 Zn-65 2.61E+02 pCi/L 1.70E+01 2.48E+02 pCi/L 4.14E+00 1.05 Co-60 2.12E+02 pCiIL 6.41E+OO 2.13E+02 pCiIL 3.56E+00 0.99 K-40 1.40E+03 pCiIL 8.34E+Ol Present - Not Measured E11356 1-131 7.49E+Ol pCi 6.04E+OO 7.52E+Ol pCi 1.26E+00 1.00 1-131 Cartridge TBE Sample L66009-5 F.7.A (01.11 ]'Iii Table Page I of 3
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EZA EI1357 Cc-141 8.99E+Ol pCi 1.34E+Ol 8.40E+Ol pCi 1.40E+OO 1.07 Gamma Cr-51 2.15E+02 pCi 8.80E+Ol 1.84E+02 pCi 3.06E+OO 1.17 Filter Cs-134 1.03E+02 pCi 7.24E+00 1.05E+02 pCi 1.7SE+OO 0.99
~ Cs-137 7.66E+Ol pCi 1.05E+Ol 7.48E+Ol pCi 1.25E+OO 1.02 Co-58 7.62E+Ol pCi 1.20E+Ol 7.19E+Ol pCi 1.20E+00 1.06 TBE Sample Mn-54 9.14E+OI pCi 1.24E+Ol 9.44E+Ol pCi 1.58E+OO 0.97 L66009-6 Fe-59 7.86E+Ol pCi 1.87E+Ol 7.03E+Ol pCi 1.17E+OO 1.12 Zn-65 1.73E+02 pCi 2.12E+Ol 1.62E+02 pCi 2.71E+OO 1.07 Co-60 1.38E+02 pCi 9.95E+00 1.39E+02 pCi 2.33E+00 0.99 Ell 358 Fe-55 2.16E+03 pCiIL 8.SSE+Ol 1.71E+03 pCi/L 2.86E+Ol 1.26 Fe-55 Water VI IV TBESampie L66009-7
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SAMPLE ANALYSIS THE UNCERTAINTY EZA UNCERTAINTY RATIO VALUE (1 Sigma) VALUE (1 Sigma) TBE:
EZA Ell 422 Sr-89 9.80E+01 pCi 1.13E+01 9.69E+01 pCi 1.62E+OO 1.01 Sr-89/90 Sr-90 1.00E+01 pCi 1. 14E+00 1.40E+01 pCi 2.34E-Ol 0.71 Filter TBESample L66009-9 v-I.;>
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Ref Bias Acceptance Unc Unc Anal~te Result Value Flag Notes {%} Range Value Flag Antimony NR 120 84-156 Arsenic NR 55.6 38.9-72.3 Barium NR 485 340-631 Beryllium NR 39.3 27.5-51.1 Cadmium NR 18.9 13.2-24.6 Chromium NR 98.0 68.6-127.4 Cobalt NR 109 76-142 Copper NR 183 128 -238 Lead NR 71.0 49.7-92.3 Mercury NR 0.416 0.291-0.541 Nickel NR 135 95-176 Selenium NR 12.3 8.6-16.0 Silver NR 99.7 69.8-129.6 Technetium-99 NR 0.00138 0.00097 - 0.00179 Thallium NR 202 141 - 263 Uranium-235 NR 0.0459 0.0321 - 0.0597 Uranium-238 NR 16.2 11.3-21.1 Uranium-Total NR 16.2 11.3 -21.1 Vanadium NR 98 69-127 Zinc NR 161 113-209 Radiol ogical lJ nits: (Bq /kg)
Ref Bias Acceptance Unc Unc Anal~te Result Value Flag Notes {%} Range Value Flag AmeriCium-241 NR 97 68-126 Cesium-134 NR 678 475-881 Ceslum-137 NR False Positive Test Cobalt-57 NR False Positive Test Cobalt-SO NR 817 572-1062 Iron-55 NR 205 Sensitivity Evaluation Manganese-54 NR 1198 839-1557 Nickel-63 392 448 A -12.5 314-582 23 A Plutonium-238 NR 83.9 58.7 -109.1 Plutonium-239/240 NR 70.8 49.6-92.0 Potassium-40 NR 622 435-809 Strontium-90 286 653 _ -56.2 457 -849 10.1 A Issued 6/12/2015 Printed 6/12/2015 54
Radiological Units ; (f3q/kg)
Ref Bias Acceptance Unc Unc Analyte Result Value Flag Notes (%) Range Value Flag Technetium-99 NR 867 607-1127 Uranium-234/233 NR 52.5 36.8-68.3 Uranium-238 NR 201 141-261 Zinc-65 NR 1064 745-1383 Radiological Reference Date: Februmy 1,2015 MAPEP-IS-MaW32: Radiological alld inorganic comhincd "atcl' slalldanJ Inorganic lJnits: (l11g/ L)
Ref Bias Acceptance Unc Unc Anal~te Result Value Flag Notes {%} Range Value Flag Americium-241 NR 5.15e-9 3.60E 6. 70E-9 Antimony NR False Positive Test Arsenic NR 2.48 1.74-3.22 Barium NR 2.72 1.90-3.54 Beryllium NR False Positive Test Cadmium NR 0.93 0.65-1.21 Chromium NR 1.96 1.37-2.55 Cobalt NR 0.035 Sensitivity Evaluation Copper NR 6.34 4.44-8.24 Lead NR 1.22 0.85-1.59 Mercury NR 0.092 0.064 - 0.120 Nickel NR 4.18 2.93-5.43 Plutonium-239 NR 3.37e-7 2.36E-7 -4.38E-7 Selenium NR 0.778 0.545 -1 .011 Technetium-99 NR 5.07E-6 3.55E-6-6.59E-6 Thallium NR 3.51 2.46-4.56 Uranium-235 NR 1.52e-4 1.06E-4-1.98E-4 Uranium-238 NR 0.078 0.055-0.101 Uranium-Total NR 0.078 0.055 - 0.101 Vanadium NR 5.48 3.84-7.12 Zinc NR 0.0113 Sensitivity Evaluation Ref Bias Acceptance Unc Unc Anal~te Result Value Flag Notes {%} Range Value Flag Americium-241 0.632 0.654 A -3.4 0.458 - 0.850 0.072 A Cesium-134 NR 23.5 16.5-30.6 Cesium-137 NR 19.1 13.4-24.8 Cobalt-57 NR 29.9 20.9-38:9 Cobalt-60 NR False Positive Test Hydrogen-3 NR 563 394-732 Iron-55 NR 6.88 4.82-8.94 Manganese-54 NR False Positive Test Nickel-63 2.47 A False Positive Test 2.65 Plutonium-238 0.0204 0.0089 A (17) Sensitivity Evaluation 0.023 Plutonium-239/240 0.861 0.832 A 3.5 0.582 -1 .082 0.161 W Issued 6/1212015 Printed 6/1212015 55
Radiological Units: (Rq/L)
Ref Bias Acceptance Unc Unc Anal~te Result Value Flag Notes {%} Range Value Flag Potassium-40 NR False Positive Test Strontium-90 NR 9.48 6.64-12.32 Technetium-99 NR 3.18 2.23-4.13 Uranium-234/233 NR 0.148 0.104-0.192 Uranium-238 NR 0.97 0.68-1.26 Zinc-65 NR 18.3 12.8 -23.8 Radiological Reference Date: February 1, 2015 MAI'EI'-15-RdF32: Radiological air filter Inorganic Units: (ug/s[lJl1pk)
Ref Bias Acceptance Unc Unc Anal~te Result Value Flag Notes {%} Range Value Flag Uranium-235 NR 0.0147 0.0103-0.0191 Uranium-238 NR 7.96 5.57 -10.35 Uranium-Total NR 7.97 5.58-10.36 Radiological Units* (liq /s[lll1plc)
Ref Bias Acceptance Unc Unc Anal~te Result Value Flag Notes {%} Range Value Flag Americium-241 NR 0.0681 0.0477 - 0.0885 Cesium-134 NR 1.15 0.81-1.50 Cesium-137 NR False Positive Test Cobalt-57 NR 1.51 1.06-1.96 Cobalt-60 NR False Positive Test Manganese-54 NR 1.02 0.71-1.33 Plutonium-238 NR False Positive Test Pluton ium-239/240 NR 0.0847 0.0593 - 0.1101 Strontium-90 -0.0991 A False Positive Test 0.153 Uranium-234/233 0.0211 0.0155 . 36.1 0.0109 - 0.0202 0.012 N Uranium-238 0.0947 0.099 A -4.3 0.069-0.129 0.0279 W Zinc-65 NR 0.83 0.58-1.08 Radiological Reference Date: February 1, 2015
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Ref Bias Acceptance Unc Unc Result Value Value Gross alpha 0.448 1.77 0.049 A Gross beta 0.758 0.75 A 1.1 0.38-1.13 0.052 A Radiological Reference Date: February 1, 2015 MAPEP-15-RdV32: Radiological vegctation Issued 6/12/2015 Printed 6/12/20 15 56
Inorgani( Units: (ug/snmplc)
Ref Bias Acceptance Unc Unc Anal~te Result Value Flag Notes (%} Range Value Flag Uranium-235 NR 0.0223 0.0156 - 0.0290 Uranium-238 NR 10.3 7.2-13.4 Uranium-Total NR 10.3 7.2-13.4 Racliulo lil:al Units : (13q/sall1ple)
Ref Bias Acceptance Unc Unc Anal~te Result Value Flag Notes (%) Range Value Flag Americium-241 NR 0.108 0.076 - 0.140 Cesium-134 8.08 7.32 A 10.4 5.12-9.52 0.22 A Cesium-137 11.6 9.18 W 26.4 6.43-11.93 0.36 A Cobalt-57 -0.0096 A False Positive Test 0.0818 CobaH-60 6.53 5.55 A 17.7 3.89-7.22 0.23 A Manganese-54 0.0058 A False Positive Test 0.122 Plutonium-238 NR 0.085 0.060 - 0.111 Plutonium-239/240 NR 0.094 0.066-0.122 Strontium-90 0.999 1.08 A -7.5 0.76-1.40 0.0456 A Uranium-234/233 NR 0.0218 0.0153 -0.0283 Uranium-238 NR 0.128 0.090-0.166 Zinc-65 -0.108 A False Positive Test 0.339 Radiological Reference Date: February 1, 2015 Notes:
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Ref Bias Acceptance One Unc Anal~te Result Value Flag Notes (%) Range Value Flag Antimony NR 0.31 Sensitivity Evaluation Arsenic NR 6.2 Sensitivity Evaluation Barium NR 561 393-729 Beryllium NR 60.3 42.2 -78.4 Cadmium NR 11.1 7.8-14.4 Chromium NR 59.1 41.4-76.8 Cobalt NR 257 180-334 Copper NR 88 62 -114 Lead NR 90.9 63.6 -118.2 Mercury NR 0.933 0.653-1.213 Nickel NR 163 114-212 Selenium NR 14.14 9.90-18.38 Silver NR 48.7 34.1-63.3 Technetium-99 NR 1.01E-3 0.00071-0.00131 Thallium NR 108 76-140 Uranium-235 NR 0.0480 0.0336 - 0.0624 Uranium-238 NR 17.69 12.38-23.00 Uranium-Total NR 17.69 12.38 - 23.00 Vanadium NR 195 137 -254 Zinc NR 406 284-528 Radiological l lnits: (!3q/kg)
Ref Bias Acceptance Unc Unc Analyte Result Value Flag Notes (%) Range Value Flag Americium-241 NR 49.5 34.7 -64.4 Cesium-134 NR 1010 707-1313 Cesium-137 NR 809 566 -1052 Cobalt-57 NR 1180 826 -1534 Cobalt-60 NR 1.30 Sensitivity Evaluation Iron-55 NR 555 389-722 Manganese-54 NR 1340 938 -1742 Nickel-63 635 682 A -6.9 477 -887 30.2 A Plutonium-238 NR 97.5 68.3-126.8 Plutoniu m-239/240 NR 80.4 56.3-104.5 Potassium-40 NR 599 419-779 Strontiu m-90 429 425 A 0.9 298-553 8.13 N Issued 2/ 23/20 I6 58 Printed 2/23/2016
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Ref Bias Acceptance Une Unc Analyte Result Value Flag Notes (%) Range Value Flag Technetium-99 NR 631 442-820 Uranium-234/233 NR 56 39-73 Uranium-238 NR 220 154-286 Zinc-65 NR 662 463 - 861 Radiological Reference Date: August 1, 2015
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Ref Bias Acceptance Unc Unc Analyte Result Value Flag Notes (%) Range Value Flag Antimony NR 13,6 9.5-17.7 Arsenic NR 4.07 2.85-5.29 Barium NR 8.02 5.61-10.43 Beryllium NR 2.27 1.59-2.95 Cadmium NR 0.739 0.517 -0.961 Chromium NR 3.83 2.68-4.98 Cobalt NR 14.8 10.4-19.2 Copper NR 4.40 3.08-5.72 Le;ad NR 3.98 2.79-5.17 Mercury NR 0.127 0.089-0.165 Nickel NR 16.8 11 .8-21.8 Selenium NR 0.537 0.376 - 0.698 Technetium-99 NR 1.15e-5 8.1 OE-6 -1.50E-5 Thallium NR 2.32 1.62-3.02 Uranium-235 NR 6.5ge-4 4.61 E 8.57E-4 Uranium-238 NR 0.095 0.067-0.124 Uranium-Total NR 0.095 0.067-0.124 Vanadium NR 10.3 7.2-13.4 Zinc NR 15.8 11 .1-20.5 Radiological Units: (Bq /L)
Ref Bias Acceptance Unc Une Analyte Result Value Flag Notes (%2 Range Value Flag Americium-241 1.012 1.055 A -4.1 0.739-1.372 0.148 A Cesium-134 NR 23.1 16.2-30.0 Cesium-137 NR False Positive Test Cobalt-57 NR 20.8 14.6-27.0 Cobalt-60 NR 17.1 12.0-22.2 Hydrogen-3 NR 216 151-281 Iron-55 NR 13.1 9.2-17.0 Manganese-54 NR 15.6 10.9-20.3 Nickel-63 11 .8 8.55 " 38.0 5.99-11.12 10.8 N Plutonium-238 0.727 0.681 A 6.8 0.477 - 0.885 0.190 W Pluton iu m-239/240 0.830 0.900 A -7.8 0.630 - 1.170 0.260 N Potassium-40 NR 214 150-278 Strontium-90 NR 4.80 3.36-6.24 Issued 2/ 23/2016 59 Printed 2/23/2016
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Ref Bias Acceptance Unc Vnc Analyte Result Value Flag Notes (%) Range Value Flag Technetium-99 NR 7.19 5.03-9.35 Uranium-234/233 NR 1.14 0.80-1.48 Uranium-238 NR 1.18 0.83 -1 .53 Zinc-65 NR 13.9 9.7 -18.1 Radiological Reference Dale: Augus/l, 2015
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Ref Bias Acceptance Vnc Unc Analyte Result Value Flag Notes (%) Range Value Flag Uranium-235 NR 0.086 0.060-0.112 Uranium-238 NR 11 .9 8.3-15.5 Uranium-Total NR 12.0 8.4-15.6 Radiological Units: (8q/samph~)
Ref Bias Acceptance Vnc Vnc Anal~te Result Value Flag Notes {%2 Range Value Flag Americium-241 NR 0.147 0.103-0.191 Cesium-134 NR 2.45 1.72-3.19 Cesium-137 NR 1.96 1.37 -2.55 Cobalt-57 NR 2.74 1.92-3.56 Cobalt-60 NR 1.71 1.20 -2.22 Manganese-54 NR 2.11 1.48-2.74 Plutonium-238 NR 0.104 0.073 - 0.135 Plutonium~239/240 NR 0.0025 Sensitivity Evaluation Strontium-90 1.48 2.18 ' - -32.1 1.53 -2.83 0.135 A Uranium-234/233 0.143 0.143 A 0.0 0.100-0.186 0.023 W Uranium-238 0.149 0.148 A 0.7 0.104-0.192 0.024 W Zinc-65 NR 1.32 0.92-1 .72 Radiological Re.1erence Date: Augustl. 2015
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Ref Bias Acceptance Vne Unc Analyte Result Value Flag Notes {%) Range Value Flag Gross alpha 0.497 0.90 A -44.8 0.27 -1 .53 0.039 A Gross beta 1.34 1.56 A -14.1 0.78-2.34 0.068 A Radiological Reference Date: August I. 2015 1\-1.\ P[ 1' RdV .B: Radiologica I \ r:..!etatioll Inorganic l lnits: (ug. sample)
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Ref Bias Acceptance Unc Vnc Analyte Result Value Flag Notes (%) Range Value Flag Americium-241 NR 0.108 0.076-0.140 Cesium-134 6.10 5.80 A 5.2 4.06-7.54 0.189 A Cesium-137 0.0002 A False Positive Test 0.128 Cobalt-57 8.01 6.62 W 21.0 4.63-8.61 0.228 A Cobalt-60 4.97 4.56 A 9.0 3.19- 5.93 0.206 A Manganese-54 8.33 7.68 A 8.5 5.38-9.98 0.331 A Plutonium-238 NR 0.0007 Sensitivity Evaluation Plutonium-239/240 NR 0.077 0.054-0.100 Strontium-gO 0.386 1.30 " -70.3 0.91-1.69 0.055 A Uranium-234/233 NR 0.162 0.113-0.211 Uranium-238 NR 0.168 0.118-0.218 Zinc-65 6.07 5.46 A 11.2 3.82 - 7.10 0.549 A Radiological Reference Date: August 1, 2015 Issued 2/23 /2016 61 Printed 2/23 /2016
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A Teledvne Technologies Company Rev 29 Effective September 15,2015 Document K-QAM-1 Table of Contents 1.0 2.0 QUALITY SYSTEM ................................................................................................... ................ 1 2.1 -* *--Pelicy-;-.-;~;:;;.*.... ;.. -;-;:;;;.. ;..... ;;-;-;;.; ...... = ........ ..... ... ; ....... :. ;.;;.:;. ;.............................. 1-2
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2.2 Quality System Structure ................................................................................................. 12 2.3 Quality System Objectives ............................................................................................... 12 2.4 Personnel Orientation, Training, and Qualification~ ........................................................ 13 3.0 ORGANIZATION, AUTHORITY, AND RESPONSiBILITY........................................................ 14 4.0 PERSONNEL ORIENTATION, DATA INTEGRITY, TRAININ *ND QUALIFiCATION ......................................................................................................................... 15 4.1 Orientation........................................................... .......... ....... .. ....................................... 15 4.2 Data Integrity ................................................................................................................... 15 4.3 Training .............................................................................................................................15 4.4 Qualification ......................................................................................................................15 4.5 Records ............................................................................................................................ 16 5.0 CUSTOMER INTERFACES .................................................................................................... 17 5.1 Interface Personnel ........................................................................................................... 17 5.2 5.3 5.4 5.5 5.5.1 6.0 6.1 D umentation Changes ................................................................................................... 19 Documentation Lists and Distributions .............................................................................. 19 Other Documentation ........................................................................................................ 20 6.6 Documentation Reviews ....................................................................................................20 DESIGN OF LABORATORY CONTROLS .................................................................................. 21 7.1 General ..............................................................................................................................21 7.2 Facility ...............................................................................................................................21 7.3 Technical Processes and Methods ................................................................................... 21 7.3.1 Operational Flow .......................................: ................................................................. 21 7.3.2 Methods ......................................................................................................................22 7.3.3 Data Reduction and Analysis ...................................................................................... 22 7.4 Verification of Technical Processes, Methods, and Software ........................................... 22
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A Teledyne Technologies Compeny Rev 29 Effective September 15, 2015 Document K-QAM-1 7.4.1 Operational Flow Verification ................................... ................................................... 22 7.4.2 Method Verifications ......... .......................................................................................... 22 7.4.3 Data Reduction and Analysis Verification ................................................................ .. 23 7.5 Design of Quality Controls ................................................................................. ............... 23 7.5.1 General ........................................................................................................ .... ........ 3 7.5.2 Demonstration of Capability (0 of C) ...................................................... , ................. 23 7.5.3 Process Control Checks .... ................................................. ............. ....., ................ 23 8.0 PURCHASING AND SUBCONTRACT CONTROLS ...................................... ........................... 25 8.1 General. .................................................................... .................. ..... .............................. 25 8.2 Source Selection ...................................................................... .... .. ........ ......................... 25 8.3 Procurement of Supplies and Support Services........ .. ................. .. ................................ 25 8.3.1 Catalog Supplies ...................................... ........ ... .................................................... 25 8.3.2 Support Services ............................................ .......................................................... 25 8.3.3 Equipment and Software ................................ . ........v .... .. .... .... .... .......... .... .... . .. .. ..... 26 8.4 Subcontracting of Analytical Services ....................... . .................................................... 26 8.5 Acceptance of Items or Services ............. .. ...................................................................... 26 9.0 TEST SAMPLE IDENTIFICATION AND CONTROL: . ................................. .................. ............. 27 9.1 Sample Identification ............... ..................................................................................... 27 9.2 LIMS ....................................................... ........................................................................... 27 9.3 Sample Control. ......... ....................................... .............. ............................................... 27 10.0 SPECIAL PROCESSES, INSPECTI0N, AND TEST.. ................................................................ 28 10.1 Special Process ......................................... .................................................................... 28 O.4.j Weights and Temperatures ........................................... ............................................. 29 ro-;:;::::!"-.:!t~ 0.4.2 Radioactive Materials.................................................................................................. 29 EQUIPMENT MAINTENANCE AND CALIBRATION .................................................................. 30
- 11. 1 General .................................... ,...... .............................................. ..................................... 30 11.2 Support Equipment. ......... .. ............................................. ................................................... 30 11.3 Instruments ................................................................................................................. .. ..... 30 11.4 Nonconformances and Corrective Actions ............................... ........... .............................. 30 11.5 Records ....................... .. .................................................................................................... 31 12.0 NONCONFORMANCE CONTROLS ............................... ............................................................ 32 12.1 General .... ................................. .. ....................................................................................... 32 12.2 Responsibility and Authority ................. ............................................................................. 32 12.3 10CFR21 Reporting .................................................... ........ .............................................. 32
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A Teledyne TechnologIes Company Rev 29 Effective September 15,2015 Document K-QAM-1 13.0 CORRECTIVE AND PREVENTIVE ACTION .. ........................................................................... 33 13.1 General ..................................................... ................................................... ...................... 33 13.2 Corrective Actions .. ... ......... ................. .... ............................ ........................................... .. 33 13.3 Preventive Actions ....................... .. ..... .. .. ........ .................. .................... ........................... . 33 14.0 RESULTS ANALYSIS AND REPORTING ........ .. .... ........ ........ ................................................. 3'4 14.1 General ........................................................................ .. .................................. , ... ... . ........ 34 14.2 Results Review.......... .. .. .................... ................. .. .. ............... .. .... .. ........... ........ ... .. .. ...... 34 14.3 Reports .... .. .. ................................. ........ .. ... ........................................... ............................ 34 15.0 RECORDS .. .. ........................................................... .............~ ..... ~ ...... ~, . , ... ' "!..'.'.' ' ' ' ' .......... .. , .. . ... ..... .. 35 15.1 General ... .. ... ........................ ..................... ................................. . .......... . ................ ........ 35 15.2 Type of Records ...... .. .......................... ........................ .. ............ ... .. ................... ......... ...... 35 15.3 Storage and Retention ....................... ......................... ......... ....................................... .. 35 15.4 Destruction or Disposal .... ...... .. .............................. ...... ... ....................................... .. .. .... . 35 16.0 ASSESSMENTS .. .. ..................... ................. ............. ....... .......................... .. ............................. 36 16.1 General .. .......... .. ........ .......................................... .......... ................... ................................ 36 16.2 Audits ..................... .......... .......................... ... ... ... .................................................... .... ...... 36 16.3 Management Reviews ... ............................................................................. ... .................. 36 ATTACHMENT A ........... ................... ....................................... .......... ............................................... 37
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A Teledyne Technologies Company Rev 29 Effective September 15, 2015 Document K-QAM-1 REVISION HISTORY Revision 7 Complete re-write January 1, 2005 Revision 8 Updated organization October 26, 2005 Chart, minor change to 1.0, 4.4, 7.5.3.2, 10.2.3, and 12.3 Revision 9 Table 1-1, Figure 3.1, !Lynne Perry Section 3.3 Revision 10 Table 1-1, Sections 2.2, Lynne Perry 4.3 Revision 11 ,2006 Lynne Perry Revision 12 Section 15.3 April 30, 2007 Lynne Perry Revision 13 June 21, 2007 Lynne Perry Revision 14 October 19, 2007 Lynne Perry aB e 1.1, Section 4.0 title, September 5, 2008 Lynne Perry 66, Figure 3.1, 7.3.1 emoved ref to TBE-5004 8.3.3, 14.3, Attachment A Section 6.3, 16.2 October 02, 2008 Lynne Perry Table 1.1 January 26, 2010 Lynne Perry Section 2.2 November 5, 2010 Lynne Perry Revision 19 Section 8.2 January 27,2011 Lynne Perry Revision 20 Figure 3.1 November 9, 2011 Lynne Perry Revision 21 Figure 3.1, Section 8.5 December 17,2012 Lynne Perry
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A Teledyne TechnologIes Company Rev 29 Effective September 15, 2015 i ' Document K-QAM-1 1.0 Knoxville QAM Section Introduction This Quality Assurance Manual (QAM) and related procedures describes he Knoxville Environmental Services Laboratory's Quality Assurance (QA) system. 'the system is designed to meet multiple quality standards imposed by Customers a d regulatory agencies and to support customer programs. The stan arCfs regulations include, but are not limited to:
NRC 10 CFR 50 Appendix B NRC 10 CFR 61 NRC Regulatory Guide 1.21 NRC Regulatory Guide 4.15, Rev 1, 1979 ANSI N 42.23 ANSI N 13.30 NELAC Standard, Chapter 5 ISO Guide 17025 The Environmental Services (ES) La or ory does low level radioactivity analyses for Power Plants and other cu tomer . It primarily analyzes environmental samples (natural products from amun eAts such as milk), in-plant samples (air filters, waters), bioassay sample from ustomer's employees, and waste disposal samples (liquids and solids).
Potable and non- otaele water samples are tested using methods based on EPA standards as cited in Stafe licenses (see procedure TBE-4010). The listing
[current as of initial printing f this Manual - see current index for revision status and additions I delefo~ of 'mplementing procedures (SOPs) covering Administration, Methods, Co t~ 9 Instr ments, Technical, Miscellaneous, and LlMS is shown in Table 1-1. Refere ce to these procedures by number is made throughout this QAM.
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Title Part 1 Administrative Procedures Validation and Verification of Computer Programs for Radiochemistry Data TBE-1001 Reduction TBE-1002 Organization and Responsibility TBE-1003 Control, Retention, and Disposal of Quality Assurance Records TBE-1004 Definitions TBE-1005 Data Integrity TBE-1006 Job Descriptions
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A Teledvne TechnologIes Company Rev 29 Effective September 15, 2015 Document K-QAM-1 Number Title TBE-1007 Training, Qualification and Certification of Personnel TBE-100B Document and Document Control TBE-1009 Calibration Systems TBE-1010 Nonconformance Controls TBE-1011 10CFR21 Reporting TBE-1012 Corrective and Preventive Action TBE~~ 01~"" . Audit~and M_anageme~t ~evJew TBE-1014 TBE-1015 RFP, Contract Review, and Project Set Up Procurement Controls __
\\ n TBE-1016 Documentation of Customer Complaints <<' "
Part 2 Method Procedures . / ,~
TBE-2001 Alpha Isotopic and Plutonium-241 ~ A Y TBE-2002 Carbon-14 Activity in Various Mat[ices 'V' TBE-2003 Carbon-14 and Tritium in ~ils, Soli!l~,~nd Biological Samples: Harvey Oxidizer Method '" V TBE-2004 Cerium-141 and cerlym-f'~b\~~ciiochemical Separation TBE-2005 Cesium-137 by Radi~Ehemi~1 Separation TBE-2006 Iron-55 Acti'!.i#iii]ar~Matrices TBE-2007 GammafljniffiQ.~RadiOisotope Analysis TBE-200B Gross1-.iP~and/~ Gross Beta Activity in Various Matrices TBE-2009 Gro~~~ta Minus Potassium-40 Activity in Urine and Fecal Samples TBE-201 ~1)"Q.tlCirrii"'~ Carbon-14 Analysis by Liquid Scintillation 1f1 TBE-2~ '.... iU1n Analysis in Drinking Water by Liquid Scintillation V3fi;2~\2..... 3 ,dioiodine in Various Matrices (rBE-20~f Radionickel Activity in Various Matrices
'~rB~14 Phosphorus-32 Activity in Various Matrices
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Lead-210 Activity in Various Matrices TBE-2016 Radium-226 Analysis in Various Matrices TBE-2017 Total Radium in Water Samples TBE-201B Radiostrontium Analysis by Chemical Separation TBE-2019 Radiostrontium Analysis by Ion Exchange TBE-2020 Sulfur-35 Analysis TBE-2021 Technetium-99 Analysis by Eichrom Resin Separation TBE-2022 RETIRED (Total U by KPA)
TBE-2023 Compositing of Samples
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A Teledyne Technologies Company Rev 29 Effective September 15, 2015 Document K-QAM-1 Number Title TBE-2024 Dry Ashing of Environmental Samples TBE-2025 Preparation and Standardization of Carrier Solutions ~
TBE-2026 Renumbered 4019 _~l TBE-2027 Glassware Washing and Storage /)) '\
TBE-2028 Moisture Content of Various Matrices ~y TBE-2029 Polonium-210 Activity in Various Matrices { ~~~
TBE-2030 Promethium-147 Activity in Various Matrices ~~
TBE-2031 Radioactive Iodine in Drinking Water EPA Method 9~2,,0 f\
TBE-2032 TBE-2033 10CFR61 Sample Preparation Pyrosulfate Fusion Preparation £ .-----, ~
TBE-2034 Drying and Grinding of Solid sample.,~ ~ A TBE-2035 Ra-226 and Ra-228 in Aqueous Sa~~I~¥ A v Standard Test Method for 24~~tch-T'Y~eAMeasurement of Contaminant TBE-2036 Sorption in Soils and Sediments,,' A Radiochemical Determin~ ~ of Grl>Jsf'Alpha Activity in Drinking Water by TBE-2037 Coprecipitation A TBE-2038 Foreign Soil Handling ",'V Part 3 Instrument P~ctld~r..es ~
TBE-3001 Calibration4 d ddnt~Gamma-Ray Spectrometers TBE-3002 Calib~~rn of.A!p~a Spectrometers TBE-3003 Ca~(rati~~~d Control of Alpha and Beta Counting Instruments TBE-3004 ~<2.aU~i~n a'n'd Control of Liquid Scintillation Counters TBE-3~~5~ ~~lipratlOn and Operation of pH Meters TBE-3006
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+tBE-:mO-b { RETIRED (Reporting Defects and Non Compliances)
~BE-3bo8 RETIRED (Negative Results Evaluation Policy)
~, ~T3009 Use and Maintenance of Mechanical Pipettors
"'TSE-3010 Microwave Digestion System Use and Maintenance Part 4 Technical Procedures TBE-4001 Renumbered 101 4 TBE-4002 Quality Control Checking of Analytical Data TBE-4003 Sample Receipt and Control TBE-4004 Preparation of a Data Package TBE-4005 Quality Control Samples - Blanks, Spikes and Duplicates TBE-4006 Inter-Laboratory Performance Evaluation Programs TBE-4007 Method Basis, Validation and Demonstration of Capability
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A Teledvne Technologies Company Rev 29 Effective September 15, 2015 Document K-QAM-1 Number Title TBE-4008 Unassigned TBE-4009 Detection Levels \
TBE-4010 State and Government Agency Certifications
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Quality Calculations and Charting (Accuracy, Precision, Recoveryiffj~cy, "
TBE-4011 Control Charts and Data Quality.ObjectivesJ TBE-4012 Unassigned ~,
TBE-4013 Unassigned l 1 v TBE-4014 Laboratory Facilities r~
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TBE-4016 Uncertainty of Measurements ~
TBE-4017 Laboratory Information Management Sy~e1:Qi (L1 M~,~
TBE-4018 Instrument Setup, Maintenance, and~1Ii~ti¥ TBE-4019 Radioactive Reference Standard Soli1tf<tt s ~e-6' Records Part 5 Miscellaneous Procedures " - AV TBE-5001 Laboratory Hood Operati0Q.li 'V' Operation and Main~t1aiiC~b~i6nized Water System TBE-5002 TBE-5003 Waste Managemen\\
TBE-5004 RETIRED (1~<<(N~ut7'liilzatibn and Purification System Operation)
Part 6 LlMS ~ -V-.;}f TBE-6001 L1Mg <RaW'\Df ta 'Pfocessing and Reporting TBE-6002 ~otMa{~ De~~lopment and/or Pilots of COTS Packages TBE-60~ : S~~ b hange and Version Control IB )ci<t p of Data and System Files TBE-~964
~-6be5~ ,.~~aster Recovery Plan (TBE-6°A6 L1MS Hardware 1"T-B~OO7 L1MS User Access i~:eE-6008 L1MS Training
~ TBE-6009 L1MS Security
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A Teledyne Technologies Company Rev 29 Effective September 15, 201 5 Document K-QAM-1 Number Title Part 7 Radiation Protection Program Procedures TBE-7001 Receiving Packaged Radioactive Materials TBE-7002 Laboratory Contamination Control -.\l TBE-7003 Facility and Personnel Exposure Monitoring TBE-7004 Controlled Areas and Radiation Controlled Areas TBE-7005 Facility Surveys TBE-7006 Radiation Source Control and Leak Testing TBE-7007 Radiation Protection Program Assessments {( ~
TBE-7008 Radiation Protection Records __ ~
TBE-7009 Radiation Waste Management L'-
Part 8 Environmental Regulatory ~ ~ ~
TBE-8001 Attorney-Client Privilege and Work R(o""d~r D-Rtrnne TBE-8002 Container Controls TBE-8003 Data Management Systep ~
TBE-8005 Management of c~fnge ~ ~
TBE-8006 Hazardous ""9ste MtrlS.!Di~nd Accumulation TBE-8008 was!~~1nimiZ~n Plan TBE-8009 Shl~a~~ater Operation Discharge Prevention & Contingency Plan TBE-801 0 1 ....~ta.O~S Material Communication Information TBE-~9r1 1, :-Jt~~rdous Material Security Plan TBE~P12 t;sbestos Management Plan ItTBE-891:3~I'Asbestos - Employee Information and Training
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A Teledyne Technologies Company Rev 29 Effective September 15, 2015 Document K-QAM-1 2.0 QUALITY SYSTEM The TBE-ES QA system is designed to comply with multiple customer- nd regulatory agency-imposed specifications related to quality. This quality system applies to all activities of TBE-ES that affect the quality of analyses perform by=tbe laboratory.
2.1 Policy The TBE- quality policy, given in Company Polic~
continually improve our processes and effectiveness in rovid mg high-quality technical services, manufactured products and engineered systems that adhere to our Quality Management System and exceed our custo e-Fs expectations."
This policy is amplified by this Laboratory's co mitment, as attested to by the title page signatures, to perform all work to go prefessional practices and to deliver high quality services to our custom s witfi un ata integrity. (See Section 4.0 and procedure TBE-1005).
2.2 Quality System Structure The Quality System is operated by the organizations described in Section 3.0 of this Manual. The Qu lity Sy.stem is described in this Manual and in the procedures Manual, both of w ich are maintained by the QA Manager. Procedures are divided into 8 secfons - Administrative, Methods, Equipment, Technical, Miscellaneous, L1MS, Radiation Protection Program, and Environmental Regulatory.
This QA Manual is structured as shown in the Table of Contents and refers to procedures w en applica Ie. Cross references to the various imposed quality specification are ntained in Appendices to procedures, as appropriate.
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- rtie Quality System is established to meet the objective of assuring all oQerations are planned and executed in accordance with system requirements. The
(;;luality System also assures that performance evaluations are performed (see pl'iocedure TBE-4006), and that appropriate verifications are performed (see
~ ocedures in the 1000 and 4000 series) to further assure compliance. Verification includes examination of final reports (prior to submittal to customers) to determine their quality (see procedure TBE-4004).
To further these objectives, various in-process assessments of data, as well as assessments of the system, via internal audits and management reviews, are performed. Both internal experts and customer I regulatory agencies perform further assessments of the system and compliance to requirements.
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A Teledyne Technologies Company Rev 29 Effective September 15,2015 Document K-QAM-1 2.4 Personnel Orientation, Training, and Qualification TBE provides indoctrination and training to employees and pertor s proficiency evaluation of technical personnel. This effort is described in Section 4.0.
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A Teledyne Technologies Company Rev 29 Effective September 15, 2015 Document K-QAM-1 3.0 ORGANIZATION, AUTHORITY, AND RESPONSIBILITY TBE has established an effective organization for conducting laborat ry analyses at the Knoxville Environmental Services Laboratory. T organization is shown in Figure 3-1. Detail organization charts i 1i mes, authorities, and responsibilities are given in procedure TBE-1002. Job (j s riptions are given in procedure TBE-1 006.
This organization provides clearly e~tablish~c:t Q~,-aIiN fA s~ra_ ce duties, and furlctions. aA has the organizational freedom nee ed to:
(1) Identify problems (2) Stop nonconforming work (3) Initiate investigations (4) Recommend corrective and preve ve ctio 5 (5) Provide solutions or recommend solation (6) Verify implementation of actions Executive VP Director, Quality Operations &
Management Program Execution Systems ~""I-.lII Energy &
Environmental Operations Manager Interface Only Lab Operations Manaj:jer Assistant Lab Operations Manager Project Production Administration Managers Manager Staff Figure 3.1. Laboratory Organization
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A Teledyne Technologies Company Rev 29 Effective September 15,2015 Document K-QAM-1 4.0 PERSONNEL ORIENTATION, DATA INTEGRITY, TRAINING, AND QUALIFICATION 4.1 Orientation All laboratory personnel must receive orientation to the quality prog if their work can affect quality. Orientation includes a brief review of lJ to er and regulatory agency imposed quality requirements, the structure of tne QA ,and the implementing procedures. The goal of orientation is to cover t ::na re a a goals of the QA program.
4.2 Data Integrity The primary output of the Laboratory is data. Speci I emphasis and training in data integrity is given to all personnel wh se or rovides or supports data delivery. The Laboratory Data Integrity procedure (12 cedure TBE-1005) describes training, personnel attestations, and monitori g op,erations. Annual reviews of the Laboratory Data Integrity procedure ar requir .
4.3 Training The Quality Assura ce anager (QAM) maintains a training matrix indicating laboratory personnel training tatus in specific procedures. This matrix is updated when personnel chan~~ [ change assignments. All personnel are trained per these requirements and p ocedu es. This training program is described in procedure TBE-1 007. The assigned responsibilities for employees are described in procedure TBE-1002 (See ection 3.0) on Organization and in procedure TBE-1006, Job Descriptions. Re esl)er training or re-training is given annually as appropriate.
Personnel are qualified as required by their job description. Management and on-analysts are evaluated based on past experience, education, and a agement's assessment of their capabilities. Formal qualification is required of a alysts and related technical personnel who perform laboratory functions. Each pplicable person is given training and then formally evaluated by the Operations Manager (or his designees) and by QA. Each analyst must initially demonstrate capability to perform each assigned analytical effort. Each year, thereafter, he or she must perform similar analyses on Interlab Comparison Samples (see procedure TBE-4006) or on equivalent blanks and spikes samples. Acceptable results extend qualifications (certification). Unacceptable results require retraining in the subject method I procedures. (See procedure TBE-1007 for added information, records, forms, etc. used.)
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A Teledyne Technologies Company Rev 29 Effective September 15, 2015 Document K-QAM-1 4.5 Records Records of training subjects, contents, attendees, instructors, and certifications are maintained by QA.
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A Teledvne Technologies Company Rev 29 Effective September 15,2015 i . Document K-QAM-1 5.0 CUSTOMER INTERFACES 5.1 Interface Personnel The Laboratory has designated Project Managers as the primary. . terfa with all customers. Other interfaces may be the QA Manager or the Lab Ope ations Manager.
5.2 Bid Requests and Tenders The Project Managers respond to customer requests ~ bids and proposals per procedure TBE-1014 for bids, proposals, and co tract reviews. They clarify customer requests so both the customer and the la s aff u derst~nd requests. As responses are developed, internal reviews 'fe Gond cted to ensure that requirements are adequately defined and cu nteg and to verify that the Laboratory has adequate resources in physica ca~abilities, personal skills, and technical information to perform the work. AccreCijtation needs are reviewed. If subcontracts are required to perform any anal 1s, the subcontractor is similarly evaluated and the client notified in writing of t e effort. Most qualifications are routine with standard pricing and the ev'e ' of these quotes is performed by the Project Manager. Larger or more com x quotes are reviewed by the Operations Manager and the QA Manag ' ~or: esignees). Evidence of review is by initialing and dating applicable pape ,si natures on quotations, or by memo.
5.3 Contracts ~ .
The Project~anag,ers receive contract awards (oral or written) and generate the work pi n-ni g or initiation preparation (charge numbers, data structure or contents i LlMS. e c.). They review contracts for possible differences from quotation a d, if acceptable, contracts are processed. Documentation of the review is by' itials nd aate as a minimum. Contract changes receive similar reviews and planning.
E's Expectation of Customers TBE expects customers to provide samples suitable for lab analysis. These expectations include:
- Accurate and unambiguous identification of samples
- Proper collection and preservation of samples
- Use of appropriate containers free from external and internal contamination
- Integrity preservation during shipment and timely delivery of samples that are age sensitive
- Adequate sized samples that allow for retest, if needed
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- Specification of unique MOAlMDC requirements
- Alerting the lab about abnormal samples (high activity, different chemical contents, etc.)
- Chain of custody initiation, when required.
5.5 Customer Satisfaction 5.5.1 Customer Complaints Any customer complaints are document nd tracked to closure per procedure TBE-1016. Most complaints con ~rn analysis data and are received by Project Managers. They log each suc complaipt, order retests for verification, and provide documented results to custo ers. Co plaints may also be received by QA or Operations.
If complaints are othe than re-test type, the nonconformance and corrective action systems (Sections 2"'80& 13)':are used to resolve them and record all actions taken.
5.5.2 Custom confidentiality of customer-unique information.
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A Teledyne TechnologIes Company Rev 29 Effective September 15, 2015 Document K-QAM-1 6.0 DOCUMENTATION GENERATION & CONTROL 6.1 General The documentation generation and control system is detailed in ~ oceClfire TBE-100B. An overview is given below. The basic quality system do me ts are described in Section 2.0.
6.2 New Documentation Each Procedure and this QAM is written by appropriate~ersonnel, validated if applicable (see Section 7.0), reviewed for ade uacy, completeness, and correctness, and, if acceptable, accepted by the autherize approver [QA Manager, Operations Manager (or their designee)]. Both ap f OV Is ar required if a Procedure affects both QA and Operations. (See Resp,0f1si '~itie in Section 3.0). These procedures control the quality measurements an ttleir cfccuracy.
Each document carries a unique idenf ication number, a revision level, dates, page numbers and total page count, an appr ver identification and sign off. If TBE writes code for software, the softWa e is version identified and issued after Verification and Validation per Section 7.0.
6.3 Each change i re 'ewed in the same manner and by the same group as new documentation. Revi ion identifications are updated and changes indicated by side bars, italicized w rds, 0 by revision description when practical. Obsolete revisions are maintai ed by, after being identified as obsolete.
- e * (tures from documented policies, procedures or standard specifications shall 5e put in writing by the Operation Manager, or designee, and distributed to the laboratorY technician, as appropriate.
Documentation Lists and Distributions Computer indexes of documents are maintained by Quality showing the current authorized revision level of each document. These revisions are placed on the Laboratory server and obsolete ones are removed so that a" personnel have only the current documents. If hard copies are produced and distributed, separate distribution lists are maintained indicating who has them and their revision level(s).
Copies downloaded off the server are uncontrolled unless verified by the user (on the computer) to be the latest revision.
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A Teledyne Technologies Company Rev 29 Effective September 15,2015 Document K-QAM-1 6.5 Other Documentation In addition to TBE-generated documentation, QA maintains copies of applicable specifications, regulations, and standard methods.
6.6 Documentation Reviews Each issued document is reviewed at least every third year by ttl a , roving personnel. EPA documents are reviewed every one to two years. P ocedures TBE-_1002 Or9aniz~tion and Responsibility, TE3.E-1003 Contro an R . tention of Quality Assurance Records and TBE-1006 Job Descriptions are reviewed annually.
This review determines continued suitability for use a."--....~_.r requirements. ~
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A Teledyne TechnologIes Company Rev 29 Effective September 15, 2015 Document K-QAM-1 7.0 DESIGN OF LABORATORY CONTROLS 7.1 General The Laboratory and its operating procedures are designed specifical y. for 0 level (environmental and in-plant) radioactive sample analysis. The vari us aspects of the laboratory design include the following which are discussed in s sequent paragraphs of this Section:
(a) Facility (b) Technical Processes and Methods (c) Verification of Design of Processes, Methods, and SO (d) Design of Quality Controls (e) Counting Instrument Controls 7.2 Facility 7.3 l'ie labor-atory design provides for sample receipt and storage (including special envi~ nmental provisions for perishable items) where samples are received from elients and other labs (see Section 9.0). The samples are logged into the romp-u er cased Laboratory Information Management System (UMS) and receive I:J ique Identification numbers and bar code labels. {See procedure TBE-4017 for hlMS description and user procedures). The Project Managers then plan the work a d assure LlMS contains any special instructions to analysts. Samples then go to sample preparation, wet chemistry (for chemical separation), and counting based on the radionuclides. See procedures in the 2000 and 3000 series. Analysts perform the required tasks with data being entered into logbooks, LlMS, and counting equipment data systems as appropriate. Results are collected and reviewed by the Operations Manager and Project Managers and reports to clients are generated (See Section 14.0). All records (electronic or hard copy) are maintained in files or in back-up electronic copies (see Section 1S.0). After the required hold periods and client notification and approval, samples are disposed of in compliance with regulatory requirements (see procedure TBE-S003).
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A Teledyne TechnologIes Company Rev 29 Effective September 15, 2015 Document K-QAM-1 7.3.2 Methods The laboratory methods documented in the 2000 and 3000 series of procedures were primarily developed by senior TBE laboratory personnel based on years of experience at our prior facility in New Jersey. They have been impfj ved, supplemented and implemented here. Where EPA or other accepte ationa methods exist (primarily for water analyses under State certification pro Fam - -see procedure TBE-4010), the TBE methods conform to the imposed irements or State accepted alternate requirements. Any method modifications re d~ ij umented and described in the Procedure. There are no nationally rec gni d ethods for most other analysis methods but references -to other method Clocuments -are noted where applicable.
7.3.3 Data Reduction and Analysis Whenever possible automatic data captu e no computerized data reduction programs are used. Calculations are either performe using commercial software (counting system operating systems) or TB~ deve oped and validated software is used (see 7.4 below). Analysis of reduced data's erformed as described in Section 14.0 and procedure TBE-4004.
7.4 The entire Q~ Mam~al and related procedures describe the verification of elements of the technic I rocess flow and the establishment of quality check points, reviews, and contra s.
etho s are verified and validated per procedure TBE-4007 prior to use unless 0 herwise agreed to by the client. For most TBE methods initial validation oecum well in the past. New or significantly revised Methods receive initial validation by demonstration of their performance using known analytes (NIST tr~Ci:eable) in appropriate matrices. Sufficient samples are run to obtain statistical data that provides evidence of process capability and control, establishes detection levels (see procedure TBE-4009), bias and precision data (see procedure TBE-4011). All method procedures and validation data are available to respective clients. Also see Section 7.5 below for the Demonstration of Capability program.
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A Teledyne Technologies Company Rev 29 Effective September 15,2015 Document K-QAM-1 7.4.3 Data Reduction and Analysis Verification Data reduction is performed by software and analysis verification is perfo ed by personnel who did not generate the data, i.e. the Operations Manager, designee (See Section 14.0).
7.5 Design of Quality Controls 7.5.1 General There are multiple quality controls designed into the abora ory operations.
Many of these are described elsewhere in this manual an i elude personnel qualification (Section 4.0), Document control (6.0), Sa pi identification and control (9.0), Use of reference standards (10.0), intra- and i er- la ratory tests (10.0), etc.
This Section describes the basic quality cont.: s s ern used to verify Method capability and performance.
7.5.2 Demonstration of Capability {
The demonstration of cagal:>ir s em verifies and documents that the method, analyst, and the equipment can pe orm within acceptable limits. The D of C is certified for each combina jo~ G ana yte, method, and instrument type. D of C's are certified based on i5jectly.e evidence at least annually. This program is combined with the analy :t D orc program (See Section 4.0). Initial D of Cs use the method validation effQJt as covef;ed above. Subsequent D of Cs use Inter-Laboratory samples (procedure a:SE-4006) or, if necessary, laboratory generated samples using NIST traceable standafj s. If results are outside of control limits, re-demonstration is required after inve tigation and corrective action is accomplished (See Sections 12.0 and 13.0).
P"F cess control checks are designed to include Inter-Lab samples, Intra-Lab Q6 cn ck samples, and customer provided check samples. 10% of laboratory nal sis samples are for process control purposes.
7.5.3.1 Inter- Lab Samples Inter-lab samples are procured or obtained from sources providing analytes of interest in matrices similar to normal client samples. These samples may be used for Demonstration of Capability of analyst's, equipment and methods. They also provide for independent insight into the lab's process capabilities. Any value reported as being in the warning zone (over 2 sigma) is reviewed and improvements taken. Any value failing (over 3 sigma) is documented on an NCR and formal investigation per Section 12.0 and 13.0 is
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A Teledyne Technologies Company Rev 29 Effective September 15, 2015 Document K-QAM-1 performed. If root causes are not clearly understood and fixed, re-tests are required using lab prepared samples (See procedure TBE-4006).
7.5.3.2 QC Samples QC samples, along with Inter-lab samples and custo er chec samples, are 10% of the annual lab workload for the applicable analYleand method. If batch processing is used, some specifications equfre specific checks with each batch or each day rather than as co 'nuou process con~rols (Se~ . proc~qur~ TBf;-400S).
QC samples consist of multiple types of samples' clu(fng:
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(a) Method blanks (b) Blank spikes (c) Matrix spikes (d) Duplicates (e) Tracers and carriers Acceptance limits for these samples are given in procedures or in lab standards. The number, fli que Ie , d use of these sample types varies with the method, matrix, an supp mental requirements. The patterns of use versus method and the s of e resulting test data is described in procedure TBE-400S.
Tlie calibration of instruments is their primary control and is described in 5 ction 11.0. In addition, counting procedures (3000 series) also specify use of baekground checks (method blank data is not used for this) to evaluate possible counting equipment contamination. Instrument calibration checks using a lab standard from a different source than the one used for calibration are also used.
Background data can be used to adjust client and test data. Checks with lab standards indicate potential calibration changes.
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A Teledyne Technologies Company Rev 29 Effective September 15, 2015 Document K-QAM-1 8.0 PURCHASING AND SUBCONTRACT CONTROLS 8.1 General Procurement and Subcontracts efforts use the Huntsville-based C st oint computer system to process orders. The Laboratory-generat~ PUlichase Requisitions are electronically copied into Purchase Orders in Hunt v: teo The Laboratory also specifies sources to be used. Procured items and seM s are received at the Laboratory where receiving checks and ins eQt!ons are made.
Laboratory procedure TBE-1 015 provides details on the procurement.: 0 , trol system at the Laboratory and references the Huntsville procedures as applic ble.
8.2 Source Selection Sources for procurements of items and evaluated and approved by QA as described in procedure TBE-1015. . mio ally recognized catalog item sources are approved by the QA Manager based on reputation. Maintenance services by an approved distributor or the equip ent manufacturing company are pre-approved. Sources for other services are evaluated by QA, based on service criticality to the quality system, by Rtione, ail out, or site visit.
Subcontract sources for. la oLatory analysis services are only placed with accredited laboratories (by EllAE, S ate, Client, etc.) as applicable for the type of analysis to be perform d. maintains lists of approved vendors and records of evaluations performed 8.3 S pplies and Support Services The Laboratory procures reagents, processing chemicals, laboratory "gla sate," consumables, and other catalog items from nationally known vendors d applicable laboratory grades, purities, concentrations, accuracy levels, etc.
cliase Requisitions for these items specify catalog numbers or similar call-outs fe>r ttlese off-the-shelf items. Requisitions are generated by the personnel in the lab needing the item and are approved by the Operations or Production Manager.
Reagents are analytical reagent grade only.
8.3.2 Support Services Purchase Requisitions for support services (such as balance calibration, equipment maintenance, etc.) are processed as in 8.3.1 but technical requirements are specified and reviewed before approvals are given.
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A Teledyne Technologies Company Rev 29 Effective September 15, 2015 Document K-QAM-1 8.3.3 Equipment and Software Purchase Requisitions for new equipment, software programs, and major facility modifications affecting the quality system are reviewed and a~ ro\led by the Operations Manager and the QA Manager, as appropriate.
8.4 Subcontracting of Analytical Services When necessary, the Laboratory may subcontract analytical service required by a client This may be because of special needs, infrequency analysis, etc.
Appli~~~le quality and regulatory ~equire~ents are impo~tld i~ the ~urchase ReqUIsition and undergo a technical review by QA. Q ab reqUIrements (calibrations, acceptance criteria, corrective action) fo chemical analyses are inherent in chemical methods (e.g. EPA SW-846 Methoa 1311[TCLP]). TBE reserves the right of access by TBE and our client.jor e fi ion purposes.
/0 8.5 Acceptance of Items or Services Data reports om nalytical subcontractors are evaluated by Project Managers and subseQtlently by the Operations Manager (or designee) as part of client report revie Items are no used until accepted and if items or services are rejected, QA is notified ana n n ' nformance controls per Section 12.0 are followed, if required.
After vendor notification, rejected items are returned. Vendors may be removed from h&.a~ roved vendor'S list if their performance is unacceptable.
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A Teledyne Technologies Company Rev 29 Effective September 15, 2015 Document K-QAM-1 9.0 TEST SAMPLE IDENTIFICATION AND CONTROL 9.1 Sample Identification 9.3 Sample Control The sample, with its al'i de label, is logged out to the applicable lab operation where the sample i Rroc ssed per the applicable methods (procedures 2000 and 3000). The LI S-a igned numbers are used for identification through all operations to recor aata. Data is entered into L1MS, log books (kept by the analysts) or equipme t dat systems to record data. The combination of L1MS, logbooks, and e uip-ment data systems provide the Chain of Custody data and document all a io taken on samples. Unused sample portions are returned to its storage area for p~sslble verification use. Samples are discarded after required time limits are gassed nd after client notification and approval, if required.
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A Teledvne Technologies Compeny Rev 29 Effective September 15, 2015 Document K-QAM-1 10.0 SPECIAL PROCESSES, INSPECTION, AND TEST 10.1 Special Processes The Laboratory's special sample and control equipment. These methods are defined in proced res. in the 2000 and 3000 series. These processes are performed to the quaJi I (see Section 7.0) by qualified people (see 4.0).
10~2 Inspections andlests The quality of the process is monitored by indirect means. This program involves calibration checks on counting equipme (se Section 11.0), intra-laboratory checks, and inter-laboratory checks. In deli ion, ome customers submit quality control check samples (blinds, duplicates, e erna reference standards). All generated data gets independent reviews.
The quantity and types of clleck varies with the method, but basic checks which may include blanks, spiked lanks matrix spikes, matrix spike duplicates, and duplicates are used as approp ria e fQc customer samples. This process is described in procedure TBE-4005 and i Section 7.0.
10.2.2 Inter L boratQ!¥ Checks Raw data and reports are reviewed by the Operations Manager, or esignees. This review checks for data logic, expected results, procedure c mpliance, etc. (See Section 14.0).
10.3 Control of Sampling of Samples Samples for analysis are supplied by customers preferably in quantities sufficient to allow re-verification analyses if needed. For state reportable drinking water samples, if the client does not specify the sampling procedure(s) to be followed, the laboratory must inform the client as to how the samples should be obtained. This process is described in procedure TBE-1014.
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A Teledyne Technologies CDmpany Rev 29 Effective September 15, 2015 Document K-QAM-1 The samples are prepared for analysis by analysts and then an aliquot (partial sample extraction) is taken from the homogeneous customer sample for the initial analysis. Methods specify standard volumes of sample material required. Sampling data is recorded in LlMS and/or logbooks. ~
10.4 Reference Standards I Material n 10.4.1 Weights and Temperatures ~
Reference standards are used by the Laboratory's calibrate the Labs working instruments measuring weights an 10.4.2 Radioactive Materials Reference radioactive standards, tracea Ie to NI , are procured from higher level laboratories. These reference materials a maintained in the standards area and are diluted down for use by laboratory nalysts. ~II original and diluted volumes are fully traceable to source, analyst, dilution, nd eference dates (See Section 11 .0 and procedure TBE-1009). ~
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A Teledyne Technologies Company Rev 29 Effective September 15, 2015 Document K-QAM-1 11.0 EQUIPMENT MAINTENANCE AND CALIBRATION 11.1 General Analytical support equipment is purchased with he n rssary accuracies and appropriate calibration data. If needed, initial cafbra 'on oy the Laboratory or its calibration vendor is performed. Recalibratio setleoQles are established and equipment recalibrated by the scheduled dat y calibration vendor or by Laboratory personnel. Maintenance is performed, s needed, per manufacturer's manuals or lab procedures.
In addition to calibrations ., r caJibrations, checks are made on the continued accuracy of items as ~.rscrioed in procedure TBE-1009. Records are maintained of calibration and sRecined checks.
11.3 Instruments Instruments receive in'tial calibration using radioactive sources traceable to NIST. The initial Iteration establishes statistical limits of variation that are used to set control limits for. future checks and recalibration. This process is described in procedure BE-4 ~ 8. Instruments are maintained per Instrument Manual requirements. Rec librations are performed per the instrument procedure.
Betwe n calibrations, check sources are used to assure no significant changes have occurred in the calibration of items. Background checks are perro ed to check for possible radioactive contamination. Background values are sea to adjust sample results. Hardware and software are safeguarded from a .justments that could invalidate calibrations or results.
11.4 Nonconformances and Corrective Actions If calibrations or checks indicate a problem, the nonconformance system (Section 12.0) and corrective action system (Section 13.0) are initiated, if required, to document the problem and its resolution. Equipment is promptly removed from service if questionable.
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A Teledyne TechnologIes Companv Rev 29 Effective September 15,2015 Document K-QAM-1 11.5 Records Records of calibrations are maintained. Calibration certificates fr m calibration vendors are maintained by QA. Other calibration data and check data is maintained in log books, LlMS, or instrument software as appropriate and as de$cribed in procedures TBE-l009, TBE-4018, and TBE-4019. ~
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ATeledyne Technologies Company Rev 29 Effective September 15, 2015 Document K-QAM-1 12.0 NONCONFORMANCE CONTROLS 12.1 General The nonconformance control system is implemented whe ever nonconforming condition on any aspect of Laboratory analysis, testing or results exist. The system takes graded actions based on the nature and seve' of the nonconformance. Nonconforming items or processes are contli lied 0 revent inadvertent use. Nonconformances are documented and dispositioned. otification is made to affected organizations, including clients-. Procedur BE () describes the procedures followed. Sample results are only reported aft r: reso liItion.
12.2 Responsibility and Authority Each Laboratory employee has the responsibility tQ report nonconformances and the authority to stop performing nonconformi g ark or using nonconforming equipment. Laboratory supervision can di~ osition nd take corrective actions on minor problems. Any significant problem 's Li'ocumented by QA using the Laboratory's NCR system per proceduF TBE-t010. QA conducts or assures the conduct of cause analyses, dispositIon Qf'items or data, and initiation of corrective action if the nonconformance coul
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A Teledyne Technologies Company Rev 29 Effective September 15, 2015 Document K-QAM-1 13.0 CORRECTIVE AND PREVENTIVE ACTION 13.1 General The Laboratory takes corrective actions on significant nonconforma ' s se Section 12.0). It also initiates preventive and improvement actions per t Co pany Quality Policy (see Section 2.0). The procedures for Corrective Actioo eventive Action systems are contained in procedure TBE-1012.
13.2 Corrective Actions 13.3 Preventive actio , s are improvements intended to reduce the potential for nonconforrnances. Ross'ble preventive actions are developed from suggestions from employees and rom a alysis of Laboratory technical and quality systems by management. If I'l ventive actions or improvements are selected for investigation, the issues, inves igation, recommendations, and implementation actions are documented. Foil w up verifies effectiveness.
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A Teledyne Technologies Company Rev 29 Effective September 15,2015 Document K-QAM-1 14.0 RESULTS ANALYSIS AND REPORTING 14.1 General The Laboratory's role is to provide measurement-based informatio that is.technically valid, legally defen~ible, and of .known quality.
14.2 Results Review errors.
14.3 Reports Reports range from simpl results reporting to elaborate analytical reports based on the client requirements a i posed specifications and standards. (See procedure TBE-4004.) Rep rts present results accurately, clearly, unambiguously, objectively, and as r uirea by the applicable Method(s). Reports include reproduction restrictions, t formation on any deviations from methods, and any needed data qualifiers asea on QC data. If any data is supplied by analytical subcontractors ( e Secron 8.0), it is clearly identified and attributed to that Laboratory by -.t er<. ame or accreditation number.
If results ar faxed or transmitted electronically, confidentiality statements are includ~ in case of receipt by other than the intended client.
R.epo s are reviewed by the Program Manager and approved by the
~eraliO s Manager. or designee. and record copies kept in file (See Section 15.0).
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A Teledyne Technologies Company Rev 29 Effective September 15, 2015 Document K-QAM-1 15.0 RECORDS 15.1 General The Laboratory collects generated data and information related to s:t ality Oli technical data and maintains them as records. Records are identified~ prepared, reviewed, placed in storage, and maintained as set forth in procedure I-BE 03.
15.2 Type of Records All original observations, calculations, derived data, callbratio data, and test reports are included. In addition QA data such as a dits, management reviews, corrective and preventive actions, manuals, and proce(fure are included.
15.3 Storage and Retention
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A Teledyne Technologies Company Rev 29 Effective September 15,2015 Document K-QAM-1 16.0 ASSESSMENTS 16.1 General Assessments consist of internal audits and management reviews as s t fort in procequre TBE-1013.
16.2 Audits Internal audits are planned, performed at least annu y on II areas of the quality system, and are performed by qualified people who are 'nde endent from the activity audited. Audits are coordinated by the Quali~ a ager"Who assures audit plans and checklists are generated and the results docum nted. Reports include descriptions of any findings and provide the atl 'tor's assessment of the effectiveness of the audited activity. Report data Incl (:Ie5' ersonnel contacted.
Audit findings are revi~wed with rna ' agemen
- and corrective actions agreed to and scheduled. Follow up is performed 1Jy, QJl. to verify accomplishment and 0
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16.3 Management Reviews The Annual Quali~ Assurance Report, prepared for some clients, is the Management Review vellicle. These reports cover audit results, corrective and preventive actions, externa assessments, and QC and inter-laboratory performance checks. The report I reviewed with Management by the QA Manager for the continued suitabi i of e Quality Program and its effectiveness. Any needed improvements are,.d fined, documented, and implemented. Follow ups are made to verify imple entatiOn and effectiveness.
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A Teledyne Technologies Company Rev 29 Effective September 15, 2015 I Document K-QAM-1 ATTACHMENT A EPA Manual Cross Reference to TBE's QA Manual EPA QA Manual Element
- 1. Laboratory Organization and Responsibility
- 2. Process used to identify clients' data quality ob*ectives
- 3. SOPs with dates of last revision
- 4. Field sampling procedures
- 5. Laboratory sampling receipt and handling procedures S. Instrument calibration TBE-1009 Calibration Systems procedures TBE-3001-300S, 3009 individual systems TBE-4018, Instrument Setup, Maintenance and Calibration 1.0 Knoxville QA Section Procedures 2000 series Introduction, Table 1-1 7.0 Design of Laboratory TBE-1001 Validation and Verification of Controls Computer Programs for Radiochemistry 14.0 Results Analysis and Data Reduction Reporting TBE-4002 Quality Control Checking of Analytical Data TBE-4011 Quality Calculations and Charting TBE-4017 LlMS 7.0 Design of Laboratory TBE-4005 Quality Control Samples Controls 10.0 Special Processes, Ins ection and Test
- 10. List schedule of internal 1S.0 Assessments TBE-1013 Audits and Management and external system and 7.0 Design of Laboratory Review data quality audits and Controls TBE-400S Inter-Laboratory Interlaboratory comparisons 10.0 Special Processes, Performance Evaluation Programs Ins ection and Test
- 11. Preventive maintenance 11.0 Equipment TBE-1009 Calibration Systems procedures and schedules Maintenance and TBE-3001-300S, 3009 individual Calibration systems TBE-4018, Instrument Setup, Maintenance and Calibration
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A Teledyne Technologies Company Rev 29 Effective September 15, 2015 Document K-QAM-1 EPA QA Manual Element TBE QA Manual Section TBE Procedure Number
- 12. Corrective action 13.0 Corrective and TBE-1012 Corrective and Preventive contin encies Preventive Action Action
- 13. Record keeping 15.0 Records TBE-1003 Control, Retention and procedures Disposal of Quality Assurance Records TBE-1008 Documents and Docume Control
~~TELEDYNE BROWN ENGINEERING A Teledyne Technologies Company TELEDYNE BROWN ENGINEERING ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES Knoxville Laboratory Annual 2015 QUALITY ASSURANCE REPORT
.January - December 2015 Teledyne Brown Engineering 2508 Quality Lane Knoxville, TN 37931-3133
Annual 2015 Quality Assurance Report Review and Signature Quality Assurance Manager:
Contractual Review
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Laboratory Operations Manager:
Technical Review Keith O. Jete
TABLE OF CONTENTS I. INTRODUC*TION ................................................................................................... 1 A. Operational Quality Control Scope ................................................................. .1
- 1. Interlaboratory ........................................................................................ 1
- 2. Intralaboratory ........................................................................................ 2
- 3. Quality Assurance Program .................................................................. .2 B. Performance Characteristics ............................................................................ .3
- 1. Interlaboratory Accuracy .......................................................................3
- 2. Intralaboratory Accuracy ....................................................................... 6
- 3. Investigations and Nonconformance Reports ........................................ 9 II. ANAL YTICAL SERVICES QUALITY CONTROL SYNOPSIS ....................... 10 A. Inter-laboratory Cross-Check Program .......................................................... 10 B. Intra-laboratory Cross-Check Program .......................................................... 10
- 1. Blanks .................................................................................................. 12
- 2. Spikes ................................................................................................... 12
- 3. Duplicates ............................................................................................ 12 C. Non-Conformance Reports ............................................................................. 12 D. Observation Reports ....................................................................................... 21 E. Instrumentation ............................................................................................... 21
LIST OF TABLES ATTACHMENT A Interlaboratory Quality Control Program Results ............................ 23 A.l Analytics Cross Check Program Results ....................................................... 25 A2 MAPEP Quality Assessment Program Results .............................................. 29 A3 ERA Cross Check Program Results .............................................................. .31 A.4 AnaJytics Cross Check Program Results - Client Supplied Samples............ .33 A5 Formal Interlaboratory Quality Control Program Results ............................ .39 ATTACHMENT B Intralaboratory Quality Control Program Results Blanks and Spikes ............................................................................. 69 B.l Am-241 ........................................................................................................... 71 B.2 C-14 ................................................................................................................ 73 B.3 Cs-137 (RAD) ................................................................................................ 77 B.4 Fe-55 ............................................................................................................... 79 B.5 Gross Alpha .................................................................................................... 83 B.6 Gross Beta ...................................................................................................... 89 B.7 H-3 .................................................................................................................. 95 B.8 1-129 ............................................................................................................. 107 B.9 1-131 ............................................................................................................. 109 B.I0 Ni-63 ........................................................................................................... 113 B.11 Pb-210 ........................................................................................................ 117 B.12 Pu-239/240 ................................................................................................. 121 B.13 Sr-89 ........................................................................................................... 123 B.14 Sr-90 ........................................................................................................... 127 B.15 Tc-99 .......................................................................................................... 133 B.16 Th-230 ........................................................................................................ 135 B.17 U-238 .......................................................................................................... 137 ii
LIST OF TABLES (cont.)
ATTACHMENT B Intralaboratory Quality Control Program Results Duplicates ....................................................................................... 139 B.18 Air Particulate ............................................................................................ 141 B.19 Animals ...................................................................................................... 159 B.20 Charcoal ..................................................................................................... 161 B.21 Feed, Food, Vegetable ................................................................................ 173 B.22 Fish, Shellfish ............................................................................................. 177 B.23 Milk ............................................................................................................ 179 B.24 Sediment, Soil, Solid .................................................................................. 183 B.25 Water, Liquid ............................................................................................. 189 ATTACHMENT C Nonconformance Reports ............................................................... 227 C.l NCR 15-01 ................................................................................................... 229 C.2 NCR 15-02 ................................................................................................... 233 C.3 NCR 15-03 ................................................................................................... 237 C.4 NCR 15-04 ................................................................................................... 241 C.5 NCR 15-05 ................................................................................................... 245 C.6 NCR 15-06 ................................................................................................... 249 C.7 NCR 15-07 ................................................................................................... 253 C.8 NCR 15-09 ................................................................................................... 257 C.9 NCR 15-10 ................................................................................................... 261 C.I0 NCR 15-11 ................................................................................................. 265 C.l1 NCR 15-12 ................................................................................................. 269 C.12 NCR 15-13 ................................................................................................. 273 C.13 NCR 15-14 ................................................................................................. 281 C.14 NCR 15-15 ................................................................................................. 285 C.t5 NCR 15-16 ................................................................................................. 289 C.16 NCR 15-17 ................................................................................................. 293 C.17 NCR 15-18 ................................................................................................. 297 C.18 NCR 15-19 ................................................................................................. 301 C.19 NCR 15-20 ................................................................................................. 305 C.20 NCR 15-21 ................................................................................................. 309 C.21 NCR 15-22 ................................................................................................. 315 iii
LIST OF TABLES (cont.)
ATTACHMENT C Nonconformance Reports, (continued)
C.22 NCR 15-23 ............. '" ................................................................................ .319 ATTACHMENT D Observation Reports .......................................................................323 ATTACHMENT E Audit Reports .................................................................................. 325 E.l Internal Audits .............................................................................................. 327 E.2 External Audits ............................................................................................. 357 iv
I. INTRODUCTION This report covers the Quality Assurance (QA) Program for the Analytical Services function of the Teledyne Brown Engineering Environmental Services (TBE-ES) laboratory for January through September 2015.
A. Operational Quality Control Scope
- 1. Interlaboratory The Teledyne Brown Engineering Environmental Services Laboratory Quality Control (QC) Program is designed to monitor the quality of analytical processing associated with environmental, effluent (10CFR Part 50), and waste characterization (IOCFR Part 61) samples.
Quality Control of radioanalyses involves the internal process control program, and independent third party programs administered by Analytics and Environmental Resource Associates (ERA).
TBE-ES also participates in the Department of Energy's (DOE) Mixed Analyte Performance Evaluation Program (MAPEP) administered by the U. S. Department of Energy. The MAPEP is a set of performance evaluation samples (e.g., water, soil, air filters, etc.) designed to evaluate the ability and quality of analytical facilities performing measurement on samples that contain hazardous and radioactive (mixed) analytes.
Quality Control for radioanalyses during this reporting period consisted of internal process check samples. Third-party process checks prepared by Analytics, ERA and the DOE's MAPEP are not reported during the first quarter of the year.
Inter-laboratory cross-check samples are received and reported as follows:
Analytics provides cross check samples quarterly in March, June, September, and November.
MAPEP provides samples semi-annually in February and September with required reporting dates in May and November, respectively, following sample receipt.
ERA provides samples semi-annually in April and October with required reporting dates in May and November, respectively, following sample receipt.
- 2. Intralaboratory The internal QC program is designed to include QC functions such as instrumentation checks (to insure proper instrument response), blank samples (to which no analyte radioactivity has been added), for contamination checks, and instrumentation backgrounds. Process controls (or process checks) are either actual samples submitted in duplicate (duplicates) in order to evaluate the accuracy of laboratory measurements, or blank samples which have been "spiked" with a known quantity of a radioisotope that is of interest to laboratory clients. QC samples are intended to evaluate the entire radiochemical and radiometric process. Process control and qualification analyses samples seek to mimic the media type of those samples submitted for analysis by the various laboratory clients. The magnitude of the process control program combines both internal and external sources targeted at 10% of the routine sample analysis load.
- 3. Quality Assurance Program To provide direction and consistency in administering the quality assurance program, TBE-ES has developed and follows a Quality Manual and a set of Standard Operating Procedures (SOP). The plan describes the scheduled frequency and scope of Quality Assurance and Quality Control (QNQC) considered necessary for an adequate QNQC program conducted throughout the year.
Internal audits are performed to an annual schedule.
The laboratory may be audited by prospective customers during a pre-contract audit, and/or by existing clients who wish to conduct periodic audits in accordance with their contractual arrangements. State audits are conducted to maintain state certification specific to client requirements and for the National Environmental Laboratory Accreditation Conference (NELAC) accreditation. The Nuclear Utilities Procurement Issues Committee (NUPJC) conducts audits of TBE-ES as a function of a Utilities Radiological Environmental Monitoring Program (REMP).
For this period, the Internal QA Audit was conducted on September 15-17 and November 9-11, 2015. The purpose of this audit was to verify compliance to requirements stated in Revision 29 of the TBE QA Manual, Sections 1 through 16, and implementation of procedures.
The internal audit identified four (4) findings and seven (7) observations, administrative in nature. The findings and observations have been addressed. Based on the internal audit, it was determined 2
that the laboratory's Quality Assurance program remains effective.
This audit is considered closed.
For this period, two external audits were hosted by TBE from Babcock
& Wilcox (B&W) on October 19 - 21, 2015 and from the State of New York (ELAP) on November 3 - 5, 2015.
The purpose of the B&W audit was to evaluate the TBE quality program and determine, on a sample basis, if the subcontractor is meeting the minimum requirements invoked by their documented quality program, and the requirements stated in the active BWXT purchase orders. The B& W audit identified one (1) nonconformity, two (2) observations and one (l) suggestion, administrative in nature.
The finding, observations and suggestion have been addressed. This audit is considered closed.
The New York State Department of Health's Environmental Laboratory Approval Program (ELAP) on November 3 through November 5, 2015. The purpose of the audit was to verify TBE's capability to perform radiochemistry analysis of environmental samples and laboratory services for the National Environmental Laboratory Accreditation Conference (NELAC) certification through the New York State accreditation Environmental Laboratory Approval Program (ELAP). One fmding and two suggestions were identified during the audit, which are considered administrative in nature. A corrective action plan was submitted and accepted. A copy of the audit report is attached. This audit is considered closed.
B. Performance Characteristics Interlaboratory Accuracy TBE-ES has adopted a QC acceptance protocol based upon two external performance models. For the interlaboratory programs that have established performance criteria (e.g., established warning and failure limits), the laboratory uses those established criteria to evaluate QC sample results. For the interlaboratory QC programs which have no pre-set acceptance criteria (e.g. Analytics Cross Check Program),
results are evaluated in accordance with TBE-ES internal acceptance criteria.
a) Analytics' Evaluation Criteria Analytics' evaluation report provides a ratio of TBE's result and Analytics' known value. Since flag values are not assigned, TBE-ES evaluates the reported ratios based on internal QC requirements, which are based on the DOE MAPEP criteria.
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b) DOE Evaluation Criteria (Handbook for the Department of Energy's Mixed Analyte Performance Evaluation Program (MAPEP), Revision 13 (June 2012), pp 37-38, retrieved from http://wv..W.id.energy.gov/resl/mapep/handbookvI3.pdf)
MAPEP's evaluation report provides an acceptance range with associated flag values.
The MAPEP defines three levels of performance: Acceptable (flag = "A"), Acceptable with Warning (flag = "W"), and Not Acceptable (flag = "N"). Performance is considered acceptable when a mean result for the specified analyte is +/- 20% of the reference value. Perfonnance is acceptable with warning when a mean result falls in the range from +/-20% to +/-30% of the reference value (i.e., 20% < bias < 30%). If the bias is greater than 30%, the results are deemed not acceptable.
False positive/negative testing and sensitivity evaluations are used in radiological performance evaluations. The specific analytes used for testing vary among performance evaluation test sessions.
The MAPEP program uses false positive testing to identify laboratory results that indicate the presence of a particular radionuclide in a MAPEP sample when, in fact, the actual activity of the radionuclide is far below the detection limit of the measurement. Not acceptable ("N") performance, and hence a false positive result, is indicated when the range encompassing the result, plus or minus the total uncertainty at three standard deviations, does not include zero (e.g. 2.5 +/- 0.2; range of 1.9 -
3.1). Statistically, the probability that a result can exceed the absolute value of its total uncertainty at three standard deviations by chance alone is less than 1%. The MAPEP uses a three standard deviation criterion for the false positive test to ensure confidence about issuing a false positive performance evaluation.
A result that is greater than three times the total uncertainty of the measurement represents a statistically positive detection with over 99% confidence.
Sensitivity evaluations are routinely performed to complement the false positive tests. In a sensitivity evaluation the radionuclide is present at or near the detection limit, and the difference between the report result and the MAPEP reference value is compared to the propagated combined total uncertainties. The results are evaluated at three standard deviations. If the observed difference is greater than three time the combined total uncertainty, the sensitivity evaluation in "Not Acceptable". The probability that 4
such a difference can occur by chance alone is less than I %. If the participant did not report a statistically positive result, a "Not Detected" is noted in the text field of the MAPEP performance report. A non-detect is potentially a false negative result, dependent upon the laboratory's detection limit for the radionuclide.
False negative tests are also performed in combination with the sensitivity evaluations. In this scenario, the sensitivity of the reported measurement indicates that the known specific activity of the targeted radionuclide in the performance evaluation sample should have been detected, but was not, and a "Not Acceptable" performance evaluation is issued. The uncertainty of the MAPEP reference value and of the reported result at three standard deviations is used for the false negative test.
The false positive/negative and sensitivity evaluation tests are conducted in a manner that assists the participants with their measurement uncertainty estimates and helps ensure they are not under estimating or over inflating their total uncertainties. If the total uncertainty is over inflated to try to pass a false positive test, it will result in a "Not Detected" if the test is actually a sensitivity evaluation, and vice versa for a false positive test. False negatives and failed sensitivity evaluations can also result from under estimating the total uncertainty. An accurate estimate of measurement uncertainty is required for consistent performance at the acceptable level.
c) ERA Evaluation Criteria The ERA' s evaluation report provides an acceptance range for control and warning limits with associated flag values. The ERA's acceptance limits are established per the USEPA, NELAC, state specific performance testing program requirements or ERA's SOP for the Generation of Performance Acceptance Limits, as applicable. The acceptance limits are either determined by a regression equation specific to each analyte or a fixed percentage limit promulgated under the appropriate regulatory document.
d) NRC Resolution The laboratory also participates in the NRC Resolution Criteria with some laboratory clients to primarily evaluate double-blind 10 CFR Part 50 performance. The NRC Resolution Criteria are based on an empirical relationship, which combines prior experience and 5
the accuracy needs of the program. The data is restricted to the individual client and is not included in this report.
- 2. Intralaboratory Accuracy a) Internal Intralaboratory Acceptance Criteria 1.) Process Controls For a group of test measurements to a given spike level, the measure of accuracy is the percent recovery of the spike activity found versus the spike activity put in. The percent recovery is calculated as follows:
Where: Am = the activity measured As = the spiked activity Internal Process Control results use TBE-ES acceptance criteria of 70% - 130% recovery. Warning limits are set from 70% -80% and 120% - 130%. Results evaluated as Warning are evaluated for trends of low bias or high bias and are used to detect potential problems. The laboratory's internal acceptance criteria are based on MAPEP's defined performance levels of bias greater than 30%.
A matrix spike (MS) sample is an aliquot of a sample spiked with a known concentration of a target analyte prior to sample preparation and analysis. The matrix spike is used to document the bias of a method in a sample matrix.
Matrix spike results use acceptance criteria of 60% - 140%
recovery.
2.) Other Measures Backgrounds represent the ambient signal response, recorded by measuring instruments, which are independent of radioactivity contributed by the radionuclides being measured in the sample. Backgrounds must not contain any three-sigma statistically positive activity of the target parameters.
Blank samples are acceptable if they do not contain any three-sigma statistically positive activity of the target parameters, unless the associated samples are positive. If 6
all sample results associated with the blank are greater than the MDC, then the blank MDC shall be less than the activity of the least active sample in the work order. If possible, equivalent media for preparing laboratory processing blanks will be used.
Replicate (duplicate [DUPD and matrix spike duplicates (MSD) samples are produced by taking two aliquots from the same process check sample and assigning each aliquot a different Lab Sample Number. In cases of replicate analyses where there are no "known" values, the analyses will be evaluated for precision only. The matrix spike duplicates are split samples spiked with identical concentrations of a target analyte used to evaluate precision and bias. They are carried through the complete sample preparation and analytical procedure. Precision is evaluated by calculating the Relative Percent Difference (RPD) between the two samples. Relative Percent Difference is calculated as the absolute difference between two values normalized to the average value, expressed as a percentage:
% RPD = (abs[org - dup] / [Org + dup]/2) x 100 The matrix spike duplicate is calculated as the absolute value of the original activity minus the duplicate activity divided by the spike activity expressed as a percentage. If the original activity is not detected then the activity is considered zero (0).
MSD % Recovery = (abs[org activity - dup activity]/spike activity) x 100 For purposes of analytical reporting, each analytical result specifies the radionuclide concentration and the a posteriori Minimum Detectable Concentration (MOC).
TBE-ES calculates the a posteriori MDC using the sample's actual measurement parameters (i.e., sample volume, chemical recovery, instrument background, etc.) to demonstrate that the Nuclear Regulatory Commission's (NRC) a priori MDC has been met for each radionuclide/sample. By TBE-ES policy, the a posteriori MDC must be less than the required NRC a priori MDC and is typically one-half the required detection limit.
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b.) Instrumentation TBE-ES uses the statistical principle method of evaluation for instrument quality control check data based on the mean, 2 sigma and 3 sigma set point model or uses pre-set tolerance limits. Each detector is checked prior to use for that day and the resulting data points are automatically compared to statistical baselines to determine the instrument's acceptability for counting. Copies of control charts showing this data are available during audits or upon request.
1.) Gamma Spectroscopy:
Gamma detectors are routinely monitored for energy, full width at half maximum, efficiency, and background. TBE-ES gamma detectors operated without incident during this reporting period. Occasional second runs (as allowed by our QA program) were necessary to verify acceptable operation. Some amplifier fine gain adjustments and liquid nitrogen addition to the dewars were also necessary when data trends indicate an energy drift on the detector.
2.) Liquid Scintillation Counters (LSC):
LSC instruments, used in tritium, C-14, Ni-63, and other low energy beta emitters, are monitored for background and efficiency. The reliability of these instruments is exceptional with minimal instances of background or efficiency values outside of control limits.
3.) Alpha/Beta Gas Flow Proportional (GFP) Counters:
GFP detectors, used for gross alphalbeta, Sr-89/90, 1-131 (Low Level), and other nuclides, are monitored for background and efficiency. TBE-ES GFP detectors operated without incident during this reporting period.
Occasionally, second runs (primarily for alpha due to the sensitivity of source placement) were necessary to verify acceptable operation or because of low P-IO pressure.
After gas change out and purging, control check values return to control norms.
4.) Alpha Spectroscopy:
Alpha detectors are routinely monitored for energy, full width at half maximum, efficiency, and background.
TBE-ES alpha detectors operated without incident during 8
this reporting period. Occasional second runs (as allowed by our QA program) were necessary to verify acceptable operation.
- 3. Investigations and Nonconformance Reports QC investigations are initiated when QC results fall outside of the QC criteria. Other investigations may arise from unanticipated situations which are not clearly defined in the procedures or bounded by pre-established performance criteria, but have the potential of becoming QA related issue(s). The QA investigation is the mechanism to quickly ascertain if there is "due cause" to issue a formal NCR.
An NCR is issued when an investigation finds "due cause" to document formal investigation into the root cause of the failure, the corrective action taken, and the action taken to prevent recurrence.
Investigations may include review of procedures, interviews of personnel, review of laboratory and instrument logbooks, observation of analyst techniques and any other items identified as necessary to resolve the issue.
For intercomparison performance evaluation samples it is TBE policy to issue an NCR for unacceptable results.
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II. ANAL YTICAL SERVICES QUALITY CONTROL SYNOPSIS A. Inter-laboratory Cross-Check Program During this reporting period, 25 nuclides associated with six media types (Air Filter, Charcoal [Air Iodine], Milk, Soil, Vegetation and Water) were analyzed. Samples were obtained from Analytics, the Department of Energy's (DOE) Mixed Analyte Performance Evaluation Program (MAPEP) and Environmental Resource Associates (ERA). Media types representative of client analyses performed during this reporting period were selected. The results for this program are presented in Attachment A.
I. Analytics Environmental Cross Check Program Thirteen nuclides in milk, air particulate, air iodine (charcoal) and water samples were evaluated during April and July 2015. All analyses performed were within the acceptable/acceptable with warning criteria except for one Cr-51 in an air particulate sample.
NCR 15-18 was initiated to address the failure. All raw data and associated QC data were reviewed and fell within acceptance criteria.
The air particulate sample is counted on a shelf (above the detector),
which is the ideal geometry for this sample. But due to the fact that Cr-51 has the shortest half-life and the weakest gamma energy, this geometry produces a larger error for the Cr-51.
If you take into account the error of the Cr-51 , the ratio of found to known would be 1.19 of the reference value, which would be considered acceptable.
This failure is specific to the Analytics sample and had no impact on client samples.
- 2. DOE' s MAPEP Quality Assessment Program Fifteen nuclides in water, air particulate, soil and vegetation samples were evaluated in May 2015. All except three of the environmental analyses (AP - gross alpha. U-233/234; Soil - Sr-90) performed were within the acceptable criteria.
NCR 15-13 was initiated to address the in-house MAPEP failures. All raw data and associated QC data were reviewed and fell within acceptance criteria.
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AP U-234/233:
The AP U-238 passed with acceptable results (95.7% recovery, found to known) while the U-234/233 was evaluated as not acceptable. Due to the extremely low activity of U-234/233 (7X less than the U-238 activity), it was difficult to quantify the U-234/233. Taking into consideration the uncertainty, the activity of U-234/233 overlaps with the known value, which is statistically considered the same value.
AP groSS alpha:
In reviewing historical data, we are always low on gross alpha. The efficiency we use for gross alpha is made from a non-attenuated alpha standard. The MAPEP filter has the alphas embedded in the filter. In order to correct the low bias, TBE has created an attenuated efficiency for the MAPEP air particulate filters AP SR-90:
It appears there was incomplete digestion of the original sample. The sample had been consumed for the original analyses. TBE incorporated the use of a stirring hotplate during digestion to improve the digestion process These failures are specific to the MAPEP samples and had no impact on client samples.
- 3. ERA Environmental Cross Check Program Thirteen nuclides in water were evaluated during 2015. All except the Sr-89 and Sr-90 environmental analyses performed were within the acceptable criteria. One MRAD sample was lost during processing.
NCR 15-09 was initiated to address the in-house ERA failures.
The sample had been consumed during the original analysis; therefore a rerun could not be performed. In reviewing the raw data it was noted that the yields associated with these samples were on the high side of our acceptance range indicating the possibility of calcium interference.
Higher yields would result in lower activities. A second fuming HN03 separation will be performed on samples with high yields.
Impact:
It appears there is a slightly low bias to the strontium results. Historical data is monitored through our LIMS with an Out of Scope report which automatically prints each morning notifying project managers of any 11
analyses that have fallen outside of the low or high range normal for the particular analyte. None of the historical data indicates that any of our clients observed strontium activities have fallen outside of their normal low range.
NCR 15-23 was initiated to address an ERA MRAD particulate filter for gross alpha that was lost during processing.
The MRAD-23 particulate filters for gross alpha go through a digestion procedure, rather than being a direct count. While digesting the filter, an air bubble caused the sample to 'burp' out of the beaker.
B. Intra-laboratory Cross-Check Program During this reporting period, 17 nuclides associated with water were analyzed by means of the laboratory's internal process control program.
The compilation of intralaboratory comparison data for this reporting period is summarized in Attachment B.
The TBE-ES laboratory's internal process control program evaluated 5939 analyses during this period.
- 1. Blanks During this reporting period, all of 1491 environmental blanks analyzed were less than the MDC.
- 2. Spikes During this reporting period, all of 1548 environmental spikes and matrix spikes analyzed were within the acceptance criteria.
- 3. Duplicates All except one of the 2900 duplicate sets analyzed were within acceptance criteria. The associated samples were reanalyzed with acceptable QC results.
C. Non-Conformance Reports Twenty-two (22) non-conformance reports were issued for this reporting period. See Attachment C for the non-conformance reports.Section II A gives detailed accounts of the non-conformances initiated for inter-laboratory cross-check program failures.
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NCR 15-01 was initiated to address a client's milk K-40 being incorrectly reported as <2S.9 pCilL.
The milk sample had been switched with a water sample in the count room. The samples were recounted and revised reports were sent to the clients.
Impact:
This was specific to the two samples; therefore there is no impact on other client samples.
NCR 15-02 was initiated to address a client sample with detected K-40 activity in a solid sample that was a non-detect on the recount.
It appears the detected K-40 may have been from interference from background radiation.
Impact:
No other client samples were affected; therefore there is no impact on client samples.
NCR 15-03 was initiated to address a client provided Analytics air particulate (AP) Sr-89 sample that failed acceptance criteria. The known value of the cross check sample was not disclosed to TBE.
The sample was rerun. The RPD of the original and rerun result was 12.9%, falling within the acceptance criteria of <30% for air particulates.
The original and rerun results overlapped at the 9S% confidence level, indicating it was statistically the same number.
Impact:
TBE feels the failure was specific to the client sample; therefore there is no impact on client samples.
NCR 15-04 was initiated to address several Analytics samples from 2014 provided by a client that failed the acceptance criteria. Three Co-60 in air particulates failed high with ratios of 1.32 - 1.37; one 1-131 low level in milk failed low at a ratio of 0.79 and one soil Cr-Sl failed high with a ratio of 1.38. Due to the late notification of the failures, reruns were not possible.
The in-house Analytics air particulate sample Co-60 result during the same period passed with a ratio of 1.22. No indication could be found as to why the Co-60 results had significantly higher ratios than all the other gamma emitters in the sample.
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The in-house Analytics milk sample 1-131 low level result during the same period passed with a ratio 0.95. The 1-131 sample had been recounted prior to reporting with a comparable result. A rerun could not have been performed at the time of the initial analysis due to consumption of the entire sample for the original 1-131 low level analysis.
No indication could be found as to why the Cr-51 in soil had a ratio of 1.38 when all the other gamma emitters' ratios ranged from 0.94 to 1.19.
Impact:
TBE feels the failures were specific to the client's samples; therefore there is no impact on client samples.
NCR 15-05 was initiated to address a client' s preliminary report of a higher than normal H-3 result due to an incorrect reference year.
The reference year had been manually logged in as 2005 rather than 2015.
Impact:
The failure was specific to the client's sample; therefore there is no impact on other client samples.
NCR 15-06 was initiated to address air particulate samples from week 01/21115-02/18/15 that could not be located for the quarterly air particulate composite.
Per the tracking number and the Incoming Shipment Record maintained in the TBE LIMS, the envelope containing the air particulate samples was received at TBE on 01129/15. Air iodine analyses are not required for the site so the envelope containing the samples would be flat and could appear to be empty. It appears a new sample receiving person that was being trained at the time threw the envelope away believing it was empty.
Impact:
The failure was specific to the client's samples; therefore there is no impact on other client samples.
NCR 15-07 was initiated to address two Ru-l06 values that were reported as having positive activity. When recalculated, the results were non-detect.
The gamma library was corrupted for the Ru-l06 and Ag-l1 Om, causing the Ag-ll Om energy line to interfere with the processing of Ru-l 06. The energy lines for the Ru-l06 and the Ag-II0m were the same in the Canberra library. Canberra was contacted and stated the activity values 14
for both isotopes was wrong. The interference only occurs in the presence of positive Ag-11 Om activity.
Impact:
The data base was queried for positive Ru-l06 over the last three years.
One other client sample was found, the gamma library was recompiled, the result recalculated and the client was notified. A revised report was sent to that client. No other client samples were impacted by this non-conformance.
NCR 15-09 was initiated to address in-house ERA Sr-89 and Sr-90 water results that were evaluated as failing low.
The sample had been consumed during the original analysis; therefore a rerun could not be performed. In reviewing the raw data it was noted that the yields associated with these samples were on the high side of our acceptance range indicating the possibility of calcium interference.
Higher yields would result in lower activities. A second fuming HN03 separation will be performed on samples with high yields.
Impact:
It appears there is a slightly low bias to the strontium results. Historical data is monitored through our LIMS with an Out of Scope report which automatically prints each morning notifying project managers of any analyses that have fallen outside of the low or high range normal for the particular analyte. None of the historical data indicates that any of our clients observed strontium activities have fallen outside of their normal low range.
NCR 15-10 was initiated to address a client supplied Analytics Ni-63 in a liquid result that failed low with a found result of 1.11 E-03 uCi/cc vs the known value of 4.04 E-03 uCilcc, resulting in a found to known ratio of 0.27.
The rerun activity of 4.20 E-03 uCi/cc passed the acceptance criteria. It was determined that the aliquot of the original sample should have been 3 mL but was incorrectly logged in as 10 mL, resulting in the low result.
Recalculating the original result with the correct aliquot of 3 mL would have given a result of 3.70 E-03 uCi/cc. The sample would have passed the acceptance criteria with a found to known ratio of 0.92. Sample aliquots are typically 10 mL, but due to the activity of cross check samples, the aliquot is reduced to 3 mL Impact:
The failure was specific to the client's sample; therefore there is no impact on other client samples.
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NCR 15-11 was initiated to address a client supplied Analytics Sr-89 in a liquid result that failed low with a found result of 1.44 E-02 uCi/mL vs the known value of 2.01 E-02 uC/mL, resulting in a found to known ratio of 0.72.
In reviewing the original raw data it was noted that the yield of 88.5%
associated with this sample was on the high side of our acceptance range.
Higher yields result in lower activities. A second fuming HN03 separation will be performed on samples with high yields.
The sample was rerun. The renm activity was 1.77E-02 uCi/mL with a yield of 51.4%, resulting in a found to known ratio of 0.88, which would have passed the acceptance criteria.
Impact:
It appears there is a slightly low bias to the strontium results. Historical data is monitored through our LIMS with an Out of Scope report which automatically prints each morning notifying project managers of any analyses that have fallen outside of the low or high range normal for the particular analyte. None of the historical data indicates that any of our clients observed strontium activities have fallen outside of their normal low range.
NCR 15-12 was initiated to address a client groundwater sample that was not logged in for the requested gamma analysis. Due to the late addition of the gamma, three LLDs were missed.
Even though an electronic chain of custody was sent with the sample, the technician manually logged in the sample and failed to log in the requested gamma analysis. The reviewer of the login failed to notice the omission.
The reference date of the sample was 04/01115 but the omission wasn't noticed until the AREOR was being pulled together. Due to the delay in counting the sample, the 1-131, Ba-140 and La-140 LLDs were missed.
Impact:
The failure was specific to the client's sample; therefore there is no impact on other client samples.
NCR 15-13 was initiated to address the in-house MAPEP failures for the soil Sr-90 and air particulate Gross Alpha results that were evaluated as failing low and the air particulate U-234/233 result that was evaluated as failing high. All raw data and associated QC data were reviewed and fell within acceptance criteria.
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Air Particulate U-234/233:
The AP U-238 passed with acceptable results (95.7% recovery, found to known) while the U-234/233 was evaluated as not acceptable. Due to the extremely low activity of U-234/233 (7X less than the U-238 activity), it was difficult to quantify the U-234/233. Taking into consideration the uncertainty, the activity of U-234/233 overlaps with the known value, which is statistically considered the same value.
AP gross alpha:
In reviewing historical data, we are always low on gross alpha. The efficiency we use for gross alpha is made from a non-attenuated alpha standard. The MAPEP filter has the alphas embedded in the filter. In order to correct the low bias, TBE has created an attenuated efficiency for the MAPEP air particulate filters These failures are specific to the MAPEP samples and had no impact on client samples.
NCR 15-14 was initiated to address a client Sr-89 in an air particulate that failed low.
The Strontium 89 rerun mount was counted as soon as possible after filtering, which resulted in an acceptable result. The Sr-89 calculation program performs an ingrowth correction for Sr-90/Y -90. It appears that the Y-90 in-growth is causing too big a correction for the Sr-90/Y -90 therefore artificially lowering the Sr-89 result. Counting the samples as soon as possible after counting will minimize the ingrowth interference.
Impact:
While the lowest acceptance limit for this cross check is set at 0.75, TBE would evaluate this as acceptable with warning. All client Sr-89 data was reviewed against historical ranges. No other client samples were affected.
NCR 15-15 was initiated to address a client H-3 insoil result that did not match the client's result.
All the raw data and QC sample data were reviewed. A dilution was made on the original sample. The reruns were undiluted aliquots of 1 mL.
Based on the fact that the difference between the original and rerun activities is approximately 5 times, we assume that a dilution error was made during aliquoting of the original sample. Revised reports with recalculated data were sent to the clients.
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Impact:
All client H-3 data was reviewed against historical ranges. No other client samples were affected.
NCR 15-16 was initiated to address 22 H-3 results that had been calculated using an incorrect efficiency curve on Liquid Scintillation Counter (LSC) identified as LS7.
LS7 was defaulting to an efficiency >0.600 rather than the correct efficiency of approximately 0.385. As a result, the correct efficiency had to be manually entered. This is a glitch that had only recently been noticed on this detector. Historical data was reviewed and no other samples were affected by this error. Of the 22 samples affected, 13 samples were non-detects and nine has positive activity that increased when the data was recalculated. Three samples had missed MDCs but the original results had missed the MDCs also due to the age of the samples at receipt. The results were recalculated using the correct efficiency and revised reports were sent to the clients Impact:
The failure was specific to the 22 samples identified in the NCR and there was no impact on other client samples.
NCR 15-17 was initiated to address a client's eleven (11) work orders where the air iodine volumes did not match the air particulate volumes on the chain of custodies provided by the sampler.
During a review of air sample results for the report of analysis L64893, it was noted that the air iodine volumes did not match the air particulate volumes. A query was run to determine if any other air iodine volumes did not match the air particulate volumes. Per the query, eleven (11) work orders for one (1) client were affected. Seven (7) of the work orders had been reported and four (4) were still in house pending analysis. The client was notified immediately.
It was determined that some of the 'Run Time' formulas for the air iodine volumes on the eCOC provided by the sampler had been corrupted, resulting in the incorrect air volumes.
The volumes were corrected in LIMS for the eleven (11) work orders.
The previously reported data was corrected for the seven (7) work orders and revised reports were sent to the client.
Impact:
The failure was specific to one client and the eleven (11) work orders identified by the query and there was no impact on other client samples.
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NCR 15-18 was initiated to address air particulate Cr-51 that failed high.
All raw data and associated QC data were reviewed and fell within acceptance criteria.
The air particulate sample is counted on a shelf (a~ove the detector),
which is the ideal geometry for this sample. But due to the fact that Cr-51 has the shortest half-life and the weakest gamma energy, this geometry produces a larger error for the Cr-51.
If you take into account the error of the Cr-51, the ratio of found to known would be 1.19 of the reference value, which would be considered acceptable.
Impact:
This failure is specific to the Analytics sample and had no impact on client samples.
NCR 15-19 was initiated to address the in-house ERA failure for a natural uranium result that was evaluated as failing high. All raw data and associated QC data were reviewed and fell within acceptance criteria.
In talking with the technician that ran the analysis, it was discovered that the technician did not dilute the sample as required, but used the entire 12 mL sample.
When recalculated using the aliquot of 12 mL, the result of 57.16 agreed with the assigned value of53.2.
Impact:
The failure was specific to the ERA sample and there was no impact on other client samples.
NCR 15-20 was initiated to a client provided Analytics air particulate Ni-63 result that was evaluated as failing low with a 0.72 ratio. All raw data and associated QC data were reviewed and fell within acceptance criteria.
A rerun was order. The rerun passed with a ratio of 0.96. After reviewing the QC, yield, and associated raw data of the original analysis, we were unable to determine the cause for the slightly low activity of the originally reported result. Historically, Ni-63 has fallen within acceptance criteria.
Impact:
The failure was specific to the client' s Analytics sample and there was no impact on other client samples.
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NCR 15-21 was initiated to address the in-house MAPEP failures for Water Ni-63 that was evaluated as failing high and air particulate and vegetation samples for Sr-90 that were evaluated as failing low. All raw data and associated QC data were reviewed and fell within acceptance criteria.
Water Ni-63:
This is the first failed Ni-63 in 10 years. The original sample was run with a 10 mL aliquot which was not sufficient for the low level of Ni-63 in the sample. The sample was rerun using a 30 mL aliquot and produced acceptable results. MAPEP does not provide enough water to be able to use the same aliquot that we use for client samples.
Air Particulate and Vegetation Sr-90:
Both samples were rerun with acceptable results. It appears that the Sr-90 was lost during the separation chemistry although the exact cause could not be identified. In the past, MAPEP has added substances (unusual compounds found in DOE complexes) to various matrices that have resulted in incomplete removal of the isotope of interest for the laboratories analyzing the cross checks. We feel that this is possibly the case with these two samples.
Impact:
The failures were specific to the MAPEP samples and there was no impact on other client samples.
NCR 15-22 was initiated to address a client C-14 result that looked unusually high. All raw data and associated QC data were reviewed and fell within acceptance criteria.
The sample was rerun. The rerun result was considerably lower than the original result.
In comparing the data in the workgroup, one sample appeared to be too low. The original vials were recounted and it was detennined that two of the sample results were switched. This indicates the samples were accidentally switched in the count room when being loaded into the liquid scintillation counter Impact:
The failure was specific to the two (2) samples associate with this issue and there was no impact on other client samples.
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NCR 15-23 was initiated to address an ERA MRAD particulate filter for gross alpha that was lost during processing.
The MRAD-23 particulate filters for gross alpha go through a digestion procedure, rather than being a direct count. While digesting the filter, an air bubble caused the sample to 'burp' out of the beaker.
Impact:
The failure was specific to the MRAD-23 sample and there was no impact on client samples.
D. Observation Reports No observation reports were issued for this reporting period.
E. Instrumentation TBE-ES uses the statistical principle method of evaluation for instrument quality control check data based on the mean, 2 sigma and 3 sigma set point model or uses pre-set tolerance limits. Each detector is checked prior to use for that day and the resulting data points are automatically compared to statistical baselines to determine the instrument's acceptability for counting. Control charts showing this data are available during audits or upon request.
Gamma Spectroscopy:
Gamma detectors are routinely monitored for energy, full width at half maximum, efficiency, and background. TBE-ES gamma detectors operated without incident during this reporting period. Occasional second runs (as allowed by our QA program) were necessary to verify acceptable operation. Some amplifier fine gain adjustments and liquid nitrogen addition to the dewars were also necessary when data trends indicate an energy drift on the detector.
Liquid Scintillation Counters (LSC):
LSC instruments, used in tritium, C-14, Ni-63, and other low energy beta emitters, are monitored for background and efficiency. The reliability of these instruments is exceptional with zero instances of background or efficiency values outside of control limits.
Alpha/Beta Gas Flow Proportional (GFP) Counters:
GFP detectors, used for gross alpha/beta, Sr-89/90, 1-131 (Low Level),
and other nuclides, are monitored for background and efficiency. TBE-ES GFP detectors operated without incident during this reporting period.
Occasionally, second runs (primarily for alpha due to the sensitivity of 21
source placement) were necessary to verify acceptable operation or because of low P-IO pressure. After gas change out and purging, control check values return to control norms.
Alpha Spectroscopy:
Alpha detectors are routinely monitored for energy, full width at half maximum, efficiency. and background. TBE-ES alpha detectors operated without incident during this reporting period. Occasional second runs (as allowed by our QA program) were necessary to verify acceptable operation.
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ATTACHMENT A Interlaboratory Quality Control Program Results 23
Intentionally left blank 24
A.I Analytics Cross Check Program Results 25
ANALYTICS ENVIRONMENTAL RADIOACTIVITY CROSS CHECK PROGRAM TELEDYNE BROWN ENGINEERING ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES (PAGE 1 OF 3)
Identification Reported Known Ratio (e)
MonthlYear Number Matrix Nuclide Units Value (a) Value (b) TBE/Analytics Evaluation (d)
March 2015 E11181 Milk Sr-89 pCi/L 88.9 97.2 0.91 A Sr-90 pCi/L 12.2 17.4 0.70 W E11182 Milk 1-131 pCi/L 61 .3 65.1 0.94 A Ce-141 pCi/L 104 113 0.92 A Cr-51 pCilL 265 276 0.96 A Cs-134 pCi/L 138 154 0.90 A Cs-137 pCi/L 205 207 0.99 A Co-58 pCi/L 178 183 0.97 A Mn-54 pC ilL 187 188 0.99 A Fe-59 pCi/L 182 177 1.03 A Zn-65 pCi/L 345 351 0.98 A Co-60 pCi/L 379 405 0.94 A E11184 AP Ce-141 pCi 107 85.0 1.26 W Cr-51 pCi 261 224 1.17 A Cs-134 pCi 74.6 77.0 0.97 A Cs-137 pCi 99.6 102 0.98 A Co-58 pCi 99.8 110 0.91 A Mn-54 pCi 99.2 96.9 1.02 A Fe-59 pCi 109 119 0.92 A Zn-65 pCi 188 183 1.03 A Co-60 pCi 200 201 1.00 A E11183 Charcoal 1-131 pCi 82.9 85.4 0.97 A E11185 Water Fe-55 pCi/L 1950 1900 1.03 A June 2015 E11234 Milk Sr-89 pCi/L 94.9 92.6 1.02 A Sr-90 pCi/L 14.3 12.7 1.13 A E11238 Milk 1-131 pCi/L 93.2 95.9 0.97 A Ce-141 pCi/L Not provided for this study Cr-51 pCi/L 349 276 1.26 W Cs-134 pC ilL 165 163 1.01 A Cs-137 pCi/L 143.0 125 1.14 A Co-58 pCilL 82.0 68.4 1.20 A Mn-54 pCi/L 113 101 1.12 A Fe-59 pCi/L 184 151 1.22 W Zn-65 pCi/L 269 248 1.08 A Co-60 pCi/L 208 193 1.08 A E11237 AP Ce-141 pCi Not provided for this study Cr-51 pCi 323 233 1.39 N(l)
Cs-134 pCi 139 138 1.01 A Cs-137 pCi 111 106 1.05 A Co-58 pCi 54.0 57.8 0.93 A Mn-54 pCi 96.8 84.9 1.14 A Fe-59 pCi 162 128 1.27 W Zn-65 pCi 198 210 0.94 A Co-60 pCi 178 163 1.09 A E11236 Charcoal 1-131 pCi 93.9 80 1.17 A 26
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Identification Reported Known Ratio (e)
MonthlYear Number Matrix Nuclide Units Value (a) Value (b) TBElAnalX!ics Evaluation (d)
June 2015 E11238 Water Fe-55 pC ilL 1890 1790 1.06 A September 2015 E11289 Milk Sr-89 pCi/L 95.7 99.1 0.97 A Sr-90 pCi/L 15.4 16.4 0.94 A E11290 Milk 1-131 pC ilL 94.9 99.9 0.95 A Ce-141 pCi/L 228 213 1.07 A Cr-51 pCi/L 499 538 0.93 A Cs-134 pCi/L 208 212 0.98 A Cs-137 pC ill 270 255 1.06 A Co-58 pC ilL 275 263 1.05 A Mn-54 pCi/L 320 290 1.10 A Fe-59 pCi/L 255 226 1.13 A Zn-65 pC ilL 392 353 1.11 A Co-60 pCilL 350 330 1.06 A E11292 AP Ce-141 pCi 104 85.1 1.22 W Cr-51 pCi 262 215 1.22 W Cs-134 pCi 86.1 84.6 1.02 A Cs-137 pCi 93.0 102 0.91 A Co-58 pCi 106 105 1.01 A Mn-54 pCi 117 116 1.01 A Fe-59 pCi 94.8 90.2 1.05 A Zn-65 pCi 160 141 1.13 A Co-60 pCi 146 132 1.11 A E11291 Charcoal 1-131 pCi 85.9 81 .7 1.05 A E11293 Water Fe-55 pCi/L 2090 1800 1.16 A E11294 Soil Ce-141 pCilkg 209 222 0.94 A Cr-51 pCi/kg 463 560 0.83 A Cs-134 pCi/kg 231 221 1.05 A Cs-137 pCi/kg 311 344 0.90 A Co-58 pCilkg 245 274 0.89 A Mn-54 pCi/kg 297 302 0.98 A Fe-59 pCilkg 248 235 1.06 A Zn-65 pCi/kg 347 368 0.94 A Co-60 pCilkg 328 344 0.95 A December 2015 E11354 Milk Sr-89 pCi/L 96.2 86.8 1.11 A Sr-90 pCi/L 14.8 12.5 1.18 A E11355 Milk 1-131 pCi/L 95.1 91.2 1.04 A Ce-141 pCi/L 117 129 0.91 A Cr-51 pCi/L 265 281 0.94 A Cs-134 pCi/L 153 160 0.96 A Cs-137 pCi/L 119 115 1.03 A Co-58 pC ilL 107 110 0.97 A Mn-54 pCi/L 153 145 1.06 A Fe-59 pCi/L 117 108 1.08 A Zn-65 pCi/L 261 248 1.05 A Co-60 pCilL 212 213 1.00 A 27
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Identification Reported Known Ratio (c)
MonthlYear Number Matrix Nuclide Units Value (a) Value (b) TBE/Anal~ics Evaluation (d)
December 2015 E11357 AP Ce-141 pCi 89.9 84 1.07 A Cr-51 pCi 215.0 184 1.17 A Cs-134 pCi 103.0 105 0.98 A Cs-137 pCi 76.6 75 1.02 A Co-58 pCi 76.2 72 1.06 A Mn-54 pCi 91.4 94 0.97 A Fe-59 pCi 78.6 70 1.12 A Zn-65 pCi 173.0 162 1.07 A Co-60 pCi 138.0 139 0.99 A E11422 AP Sr-89 pCi 98.0 97 1.01 A Sr-90 pCi 10.0 14 0.71 W E11356 Charcoal 1-131 pCi 74.9 75 1.00 A E11358 Water Fe-55 pCi/L 2160.0 1710 1.26 W E11353 Soil Ce-141 pCi/kg 252.0 222 1.14 A Cr-51 pCi/kg 485.0 485 1.00 A Cs-134 pCilkg 319.0 277 1.15 A Cs-137 pCilkg 292.0 276 1.06 A Co-58 pCilkg 193.0 190 1.02 A Mn-54 pCi/kg 258.0 250 1.03 A Fe-59 pCi/kg 218.0 186 1.17 A Zn-65 pCi/kg 457.0 429 1.07 A Co-60 pCi/kg 381.0 368 1.04 A (1) AP Cr Cr-51 has the shortest half-life and the weakest gamma energy of the mixed nuclide sample, which produces a large error. Taking into account the error. the lowest value would be 119% of the reference value. which would be considered acceptable. NCR 15-18 (a) Teledyne Brown Engineering reported result.
(b) The Analytics known value is equal to 100% of the parameter present in the standard as determined by gravimetric and/or volumetric measurements made during standard preparetion.
(c) Ratio of Teledyne Brown Engineering to Analytics results.
(d) Analytics evaluation based on TBE intemal QC limits: A= Acceptable. reported result falls within ratio limits of O.80-1 .20.
W-Acceptable with warning. reported result falls within 0.70-0.80 or 1.20-1 .30. N = Not Acceptable. reported resul/ falls outside the ratio limits of < 070 and> 1.30.
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A.2 MAPEP Quality Assessment Program Results 29
DOE's MIXED ANALYTE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION PROGRAM (MAPEP)
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Identification Reported Known Acceptance MonthlYear Number Media Nuclide" Units Value (a) Value (b) Ran~e Evaluation (e)
March 2015 15-MaW32 Water Am-241 Bq/L 0.632 0.654 0.458 - 0.850 A Ni-63 Bq/L 2.5 (1) A Pu-238 Bq/L 0.0204 0.0089 (2) A Pu-239/240 Bq/L 0.9 0.8 0.582 - 1.082 A 15-MaS32 Soil Ni-63 Bqlkg 392 448.0 314 - 582 A Sr-90 Bqlkg 286 653 487 - 849 N (3) 15-RdF32 AP Sr-90 Bq/sample -0.0991 (1) A U-234/233 Bq/sample 0.0211 0.0155 0.0109 - 0.0202 N (3)
U-238 Bq/sample 0.095 0.099 0.069 - 0.129 A 15-GrF32 AP Gr-A Bq/sample 0.448 1.77 0.53 - 3.01 N (3)
Gr-8 Bq/sample 0.7580 0.75 0.38 - 1.13 A 15-RdV32 Vegetation Cs-134 Bq/sample 8.08 7.32 5.12 - 9.52 A Cs-137 8q1sample 11 .6 9.18 6.43 - 11 .93 W Co-57 8q1sample -0.0096 (1) A Co-60 8q1sample 6.53 5.55 3.89 - 7.22 A Mn-54 8q1sample 0.0058 (1) A Sr-90 8q/sample 0.999 1.08 0.76 - 1.40 A Zn-65 8q/sample -0.108 (1) A September 2015 15-MaW33 Water Am-241 Bq/L 1.012 1.055 0.739 - 1.372 A Ni-63 8q/L 11 .8 8.55 5.99-11.12 N (4)
Pu-238 Bq/L 0.727 0.681 0.477 - 0.885 A Pu-239/240 BqlL 0.830 0.900 0.630 - 1.170 A 15-MaS33 Soil Ni-63 8q1kg 635 682 477 - 887 A Sr-90 Bqlkg 429 425 298 - 553 A 15-RdF33 AP Sr-90 8q1sample 1.48 2.18 1.53 - 2.83 N (4)
U-234/233 Bq/sample 0.143 0.143 0.100 - 0.186 A U-238 Bqlsample 0.149 0.148 0.104 - 0.192 A 15-GrF33 AP Gr-A 8q/sample 0.497 0.90 0.27 - 1.53 A Gr-8 8q1sample 1.34 1.56 0.78 - 2.34 A 15-RdV33 Vegetation Cs-134 Bq/sample 6.10 5.80 4.06 - 7.54 A Cs-137 Bq/sample 0.0002 (1) A Co-57 8q/sample 8.01 6.62 4.63 - 8.61 W Co-60 8q/sample 4.97 4.56 3.19 - 5.93 A Mn-54 Bq/sample 8.33 7.68 5.38 - 9.98 A Sr-90 Bq/sample 0.386 1.30 0.91 - 1.69 N (4)
(1) False positive test. Zn-65 Bq/sample 6.07 5.46 3.82 - 7.10 A (2) Sensitivity evaluation.
(3) SOil Sr incomplete digestion of the sample resulted in /ow results; AP U-2341233 - extremely low activity was difficult to quantify AP Gr-A - the MAPEP filter has the activity embedded in the filter. To corrected the low bias, TBE will create an attenuated efficiency for MAPEP samples. NCR 15-13 (4) Water Ni-63 extremely low activity was difficult to quantify; AP & Vegetation Sr-90 was lost during separation. possiblely from substance added by MAPEP NCR 15-21.
(a) Teledyne Brown Engineering reporled result.
(b) The MAPEP known value is equal to 100% of the parameter present in the standard as determined by gravimetric and/or volumetric measurements made during standard preparBtion.
(c) DOEIMAPEP evaluation: A=acceptable, W=acceptable with warning, N=ljrJ acceptable.
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ERA ENVIRONMENTAL RADIOACTIVITY CROSS CHECK PROGRAM TELEDYNE BROWN ENGINEERING ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES (PAGE 1 OF 1)
Identification Reported Known Acceptance MonthlYear Number Media Nuclide Units Value (a) Value (b) Limits Evaluation (c)
May 2015 RAO-101 Water Sr-89 pC ilL 45.2 63.2 51.1-71 .2 N (1)
Sr-90 pCi/L 28.0 41.9 30.8 - 48.1 N (1) 8a-133 pCi/L 80.6 82.5 63.9 - 90.8 A Cs-134 pCi/L 71.7 75.7 61.8 - 83.3 A Cs-137 pCi/L 187 189 170 - 210 A Co-60 pCi/L 85.7 84.5 76.0 - 95.3 A Zn-65 pCi/L 197 203 183 - 238 A Gr-A pCi/L 26.1 42.6 22.1 - 54.0 A Gr-B pCi/L 28.8 32.9 21.3 - 40.6 A 1-131 pCi/L 23.5 23.8 19.7 - 28.3 A U-Nat pCi/L 6.19 6.59 4.99 -7.83 A H-3 pCi/L 3145 3280 2770 - 3620 A MRAO-22 Filter Gr-A pCi/filter 28.3 62.2 20.8 - 96.6 A 011101/2015 RAO-103 Water Sr-89 pC ilL 40.9 35.7 26.7 - 42.5 A Sr-90 pCi/L 29.3 31.1 22.7 - 36.1 A 8a-133 pCi/L 31 .5 32.5 25.9 - 36.7 A Cs-134 pCi/L 59.65 62.3 50.6 - 68.5 A Cs-137 pCi/L 156 157 141 - 175 A Co-60 pC ilL 70.6 71.1 64.0 - 80.7 A Zn-65 pCi/L 145 126 113 -149 A Gr-A pCilL 38.2 51 .6 26.9 - 64.7 A Gr-8 pCi/L 42.0 36.6 24.1 - 44.2 A 1-131 pCi/L 24.8 26.3 21.9-31.0 A U-Nat pCi/L 146.90 56.2 45.7 - 62.4 N(2)
H-3 pC ilL 21100 21300 18700 - 23400 A MRAO-23 Filter Gr-A pCi/filter Lost during processing N (3)
(1) Yield on the high side of our acceptance range indicates possibility of calcium interference. NCR 15-09 (2) Technician failed to dilute origanal sample. If dilulted. the result would have been 57. 1. which fell within the acceptance limits. NCR 15-19 (3) Sample was lost during the digestion process. NCR 15-23 (a) Teledyne Brown Engineering reported result.
(b) The ERA known value is equal to 100% of /he parameter present in the standard as determined by gravimetric and/or volumetric measurements made during standard preparation.
(c) ERA evaluation: A=acceptable. Reported result falls within the Waming Limits. NA=nol acceptable. Reported result falls outside of the Control Limits. CE=check for E"or. Reported result falls "),in the Control Limits and outside of the Waming Limit.
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Identification Reported Known Ratio (e)
MonthlYear Number Matrix Nuclide Units Value (a) Value (b) TBE/AnalX!ics Evaluation (d)
March 2015 E11139 Milk 1-131 pCi/L 97.0 98.1 0.99 A Ce-141 pC ilL 112 124 0.90 A Cr-51 pCi/L 296 327 0.91 A Cs-134 pCi/L 103 113 0.91 A Cs-137 pCi/L 141 149 0.95 A Co-58 pC ilL 139 161 0.86 A Mn-54 pCi/L 136 142 0.96 A Fe-59 pCi/L 161 174 0.93 A Zn-65 pCi/L 257 267 0.96 A Co-60 pC ilL 263 294 0.89 A June 2015 E11209 Milk 1-131 pCi/L 95.0 98.2 0.97 A Ce-141 pCi/L None provided for this study Cr-51 pC ilL 3560 3560 1.00 A Cs-134 pC ilL 2030 2100 0.97 A Cs-137 pCi/L 1730 1620 1.07 A Co-58 pC ilL 919 882 1.04 A Mn-54 pC ilL 1400 1300 1.08 A Fe-59 pC ilL 2140 1950 1.10 A Zn-65 pCi/L 3390 3210 1.06 A Co-60 pCi/L 2540 2490 1.02 A September 2015 E11267A Milk 1-131 pCi/L 105 89 1.18 A Ce-141 pCi/L 123 190 0.65 N (1)
Cr-51 pCi/L 503 481 1.05 A Cs-134 pCi/L 186 189 0.98 A Cs-137 pCi/L 246 228 1.08 A Co-58 pCi/L 228 235 0.97 A Mn-54 pCi/L 251 259 0.97 A Fe-59 pCi/L 209 202 1.03 A Zn-65 pCi/L 270 316 0.85 A Co-60 pCi/L 280 295 0.95 A December 2015 E11399 Milk 1-131 pCi/L 99.8 93 1.07 A Ce-141 pCilL 1790 1730 1.03 A Cr-51 pCi/L 3950 3790 1.04 A Cs-134 pCi/L 2100 2160 0.97 A Cs-137 pCi/L 1650 1540 1.07 A Co-58 pC ill 1520 1480 1.03 A Mn-54 pCi/L 2090 1950 1.07 A Fe-59 pCi/L 1610 1450 1.11 A Zn-65 pC ilL 3650 3340 1.09 A Co-60 pCi/L 2980 2870 1.04 A March 2015 E11140 AP Ce-141 pCi 76.5 66.8 1.15 A Cr-51 pCi 190 176 1.08 A Cs-134 pCi 66 61 1.08 A Cs-137 pCi 77 80 0.96 A Co-58 pCi 92 86 1.07 A Mn-54 pCi 90 76.1 1.18 A Fe-59 pCi 88 94 0.94 A Zn-65 pCi 145 143 1.01 A Co-60 pCi 170 158 1.08 A 34
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Identification Reported Known Ratio (e)
MonthlYear Number Matrix Nuclide Units Value (a) Value (b) TBE/Analytics Evaluation (d)
March 2015 Ell141 AP Ce-141 pCi 85 70.8 1.20 A Cr-51 pCi 214 186 1.15 A Cs-134 pCi 67 64 1.05 A Cs-137 pCi 88 85 1.04 A Co-58 pCi 93 91 1.02 A Mn-54 pCi 84 81 1.04 A Fe-59 pCi 109 99.1 1.10 A Zn-65 pCi 147 152 0.97 A Co-60 pCi 175 167 1.05 A March 2015 Ell142 AP Ce-141 pCi 77 68.5 1.12 A Cr-51 pCi 196 180 1.09 A Cs-134 pCi 63 62 1.02 A Cs-137 pCi 84 82.1 1.02 A Co-58 pCi 95 88.5 1.07 A Mn-54 pCi 86 78.1 1.10 A Fe-59 pCi 82 95.9 0.86 A Zn-65 pCi 137 147 0.93 A Co-60 pCi 167 162 1.03 A June 2015 E11210 AP Ce-141 pCi None provided for this study Cr-51 pCi 317 245 1.29 N(1)
Cs-134 pCi 156 144 1.08 A Cs-137 pCi 123 111 1.11 A Co-58 pCi 61 60.0 1.02 A Mn-54 pCi 91 89 1.02 A Fe-59 pCi 143 134 1.07 A Zn-65 pCi 225 220 1.02 A Co-60 pCi 173 172 1.01 A June 2015 E11211 AP Ce-141 pCi None provided for this study Cr-51 pCi 273 248 1.10 A Cs-134 pCi 162 146 1.11 A Cs-137 pCi 116 112 1.04 A Co-58 pCi 69 61 .0 1.13 A Mn-54 pCi 89 90 0.99 A Fe-59 pCi 152 136 1.12 A Zn-65 pCi 208 223 0.93 A Co-60 pCi 191 173 1.10 A June 2015 E11212 AP Ce-141 pCi None provided for this study Cr-51 pCi 339 231 1.47 N(1)
Cs-l34 pCi 136 136 1.00 A Cs-137 pCi 106 105 1.01 A Co-58 pCi 54 57.2 0.94 A Mn-54 pCi 87 84 1.04 A Fe-59 pCi 100 127 0.79 W Zn-65 pCi 204 208 0.98 A Co-60 pCi 153 161 0.95 A 35
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Identification Reported Known Ratio (e)
MonthlYear Number Matrix Nuclide Units Value (a) Value (b) TBEIAnal~ics Evaluation (d)
December 2015 E11400 AP Ce-141 pCi 97 94 1.03 A Cr-51 pCi 195 204 0.96 A Cs-134 pCi 116 116 1.00 A Cs-137 pCi 81 83 0.98 A Co-58 pCi 84 80 1.05 A Mn-54 pCi 102 105 0.97 A Fe-59 pCi 83 78 1.06 A Zn-65 pCi 181 180 1.01 A Co-60 pCi 160 155 1.03 A December 2015 E11401 AP Ce-141 pCi 92 85 1.08 A Cr-51 pCi 217 185 1.17 A Cs-134 pCi 102 105 0.97 A Cs-137 pCi 70 75 0.93 A Co-58 pCi 73 73 1.00 A Mn-54 pCi 92 95 0.97 A Fe-59 pCi 71 71 1.00 A Zn-65 pCi 159 163 0.98 A Co-60 pCi 144 140 1.03 A December 2015 E11402 AP Ce-141 pCi 96 83 1.16 A Cr-51 pCi 200 181 1.10 A Cs-134 pCi 110 103 1.07 A Cs-137 pCi 79 74 1.07 A Co-58 pCi 72 71 1.01 A Mn-54 pCi 100 93 1.08 A Fe-59 pCi 74 69 1.07 A Zn-65 pCi 169 160 1.06 A Co-60 pCi 145 138 1.05 A September 2015 E11271 Soil Ce-141 pCilkg 258 222 1.16 A Cr-51 pCi/kg 753 560 1.34 N(1)
Cs-134 pCi/kg 184 221 0.83 A Cs-137 pCi/kg 309 344 0.90 A Co-58 pCi/kg 255 274 0.93 A Mn-54 pCilkg 314 302 1.04 A Fe-59 pCilkg 246 235 1.05 A Zn-65 pCilkg 353 368 0.96 A Co-60 pCilkg 366 344 1.06 A March 2015 E11146 Water H-3 pCilL 4980 4850 1.03 A June 2015 E11213 Water H-3 pCi/L 3980 4910 0.81 A September 2015 E11272 Water H-3 pC ilL 4450 4800 0.93 A December 2015 E11406 Water H-3 pCi/L 644 552 1.17 A 36
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Identification Reported Known Ratio (e)
MonthlYear Number Matrix Nuclide Units Value (a) Value (b) TBElAnalytics Evaluation (d)
September 2015 E11268 C 1-131 pCi 76.0 81.6 0.93 A September 2015 E11269 C 1-131 pCi 81 .6 81.6 1.00 A September 2015 E11270 C 1-131 pCi 77.8 81.7 0.95 A December 2015 E11403A C 1-131 pCi 75.3 75.5 1.00 A December 2015 E11404A C 1-131 pCi 73.7 75.3 0.98 A December 2015 E11405A C 1-131 pCi 76.3 75.2 1.01 A August 2015 A30998 Liquid Gr-A uci/cc 4.84E-05 5.00E-05 0.97 A Liquid Sr-89 uci/cc 4.58E-03 5.18E-03 0.88 A Sr-90 uci/cc 5.16E-04 5.92E-04 0.87 A Ni-63 uci/cc 2.69E-03 3.01E-03 0.89 A Liquid Fe-55 uci/cc 1.12E-03 1.00E-03 1.12 A AP Co-60 uCi 6. 1OE-04 7.55E-04 0.81 A (1) NCR 16-06 was inititated to investigate the failure.
(a) Teledyne Brown Engineering reported result.
(b) The Analytics known value is equal to 100% of the parameter present in the standard as determined by gravimetric and/or volumetric measurements made during standard preparation.
(c) Ratio of Teledyne Brown Engineering to Analytics results.
(d) Analytics evaluation based on the United States Nuclear Regulatory Commission Inspection and Enforcement Manual. Inspection Procedure 84725, sec/ion 0.3.03 c, Criteria for Accepting the Licensee's Measurements.
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SAMPLE ANALYSIS TBE UNCERTAINTY EZA UNCERTAINTY RATIO VALUE (1 Sigma) VALUE (1 Sigma) TBE:
EZA EI1l81 Sr-89 8.89E+Ol pCi/L 1.78E+OO 9.72E+Ol pCiIL 1.62E+00 0.91 Sr-89/90 w/maf* Sr-90 1.22E+Ol pCiIL 4.03E-OI 1.74E+Ol pCiIL 2.9IE-Ol 0.70 Milk TBESample L62763-1 Ref. Date 8-Apr-lS
- with mixed activation/fission interferences E11182 1-131 6.13E+Ol pCiIL 2.39E+00 6.S1E+Ol pCi/L 1.09E+OO 0.94
~mma Ce-141 1.04E+02 pCilL 8.64E+OO 1.13E+02 pCiIL 1.88E+OO 0.92 Milk Cr-51 2.6SE+02 pCi/L 4.62E+Ol 2.76E+02 pCi/L 4.60E+OO 0.96 Cs-134 1.38E+02 pCiIL S.12E+OO 1.54E+02 pCi/L 2.57E+00 0.90 TBESampie Cs-137 2.05E+02 pCiIL S.47E+OO 2.07E+02 pCiIL 3.45E+OO 0.99 L62763-3 Co-5S 1.7SE+02 pCiIL 8.61E+OO l.S3E+02 pCiIL 3.06E+OO 0.97 Mn-54 1.S7E+02 pCiIL 8.43E+OO I.SSE+02 pCilL 3. 14E+00 0.99 Ref. Date Fe-59 1.82E+02 pCi/L 1.21E+Ol 1.77E+02 pCiIL 2.96E+00 1.03 8-Apr-15 Zn-65 3.4SE+02 pCiIL l.83E+Ol 3.51E+02 pCiIL 5.86E+00 0.98 Co-60 3.79E+02 pCi/L 7.60E+OO 4.05E+02 pCiIL 6.76E+00 0.94 K-40 1.27E+03 pCiIL 8.04E+Ol Present - Not Measured
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EZA E11183 1-131 8.29E+Ol pCi 7.SSE+OO 8.54E+Ol pCi 1.43E+OO 0.97 1-131 Cartridge TBE Sample L62763-5 Ref. Date
- {~ 8-Apr-15 El1184 Ce-141 1.07E+02 pCi 2.63E+Ol 8.50E+Ol pCi 1.42E+OO 1.26 Gamma Cr-51 2.61E+02 pCi 4.77E+Ol 2.24E+02 pCi 3.74E+00 1.17 Filter Cs-134 7.46E+Ol pCi 2.84E+OO 7.70E+Ol pCi 1.29E+OO 0.97
~ Cs-137 9.96E+Ol pCi 1.21E+Ol 1.02E+02 pCi 1.70E+OO 0.98 TBESampie Co-58 9.98E+Ol pCi 1.59E+Ol 1.10E+02 pCi 1.83E+OO 0.91
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SAMPLE ANALYSIS TBE UNCERTAINTY EZA UNCERTAINTY RATIO VALUE (1 Sigma) VALUE (1 Sigma) TBE:
EZA E11234 Sr-89 9.49E+Ol pCiIL 1.07E+OO 9.26E+Ol pCiIL 1.55E+OO 1.02 Sr-89/90 w/maf* Sr-90 1.43E+Ol pCiIL 3.50E-Ol 1.27E+Ol pCiIL 2.12E-Ol 1.13 Milk TBE Sample
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- with mixed activation/fission interferences E11235 1-131 9.32E+01 pCi/L 4.05E+OO 9.59E+Ol pCiIL 1.60E+OO 0.97 Gamma Cr-51 3.49E+02 pCi/L 4.53E+Ol 2.76E+02 pCiIL 4.61E+OO 1.26 Milk Cs-134 1.65E+02 pCiIL 2.93E+OO 1.63E+02 pCiIL 2.72E+OO 1.01 Cs-137 1.43E+02 pC ilL 4.59E+OO 1.25E+02 pCilL 2.09E+00 1.14 T~ESample Co-58 8.20E+Ol pCiIL 4.78E+OO 6.84E+Ol pCiIL 1.14E+OO 1.20 L63686-3 Mn-54 1.13E+02 pCilL 4.78E+OO 1.01E+02 pCilL 1.68E+OO 1.12 Fe-59 1.84E+02 pCiIL 8.78E+OO 1.51E+02 pCilL 2.53E+OO 1.22 Zn-65 2.69E+02 pCiIL 1.09E+Ol 2.48E+02 pCilL 4.15E+OO 1.08 Co-60 2.08E+02 pCilL 3.96E+OO 1.93E+02 pCiIL 3.22E+OO 1.08 K-40 1.54E+03 pCiIL 5.00E+Ol Present - Not Measured E11236 1-131 9.39E+Ol pCi 2.40E+Ol 8.00E+Ol pCi 1.34E+OO 1.17 1-131 Cartridge TBESampie L63686-S
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EZA E1l237 Cr-51 3.23E+02 pCi 4.55E+01 2.33E+02 pCi 3.90E+00 1.38
",a Gamma Cs-134 1.39E+02 pCi 2.12E+OO 1.38E+02 pCi 2.30E+OO 1.01 Filter Cs-137 1.l1E+02 pCi 7.85E+OO 1.06E+02 pCi 1.77E+00 1.05 Co-58 5.40E+01 pCi 1.35E+01 5.78E+0 1 pCi 9.64E-01 0.94 TBESampie Mn-54 9.68E+Ol pCi 7.30E+00 8.49E+Ol pCi 1.42E+OO 1.14 L63686-6 Fe-59 1.62E+02 pCi 2.17E+Ol 1.28E+02 pCi 2.14E+00 1.27 Zn-65 1.98E+02 pCi 1.73E+Ol 2.10E+02 pCi 3.51E+00 0.94 Co-60 1.78E+02 pCi 7.15E+OO Ui3E+02 pCi 2.72E+OO 1.09 w***********************************************************************************************************************.
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SAMPLE ANALYSIS TBE UNCERTAINTY EZA UNCERTAINTY RATIO VALUE (1 Sigma) VALUE (1 Sigma) TBE:
EZA E1l289 Sr-89 9.57E+Ol pCilL 1.80E+OO 9.91E+Ol pCi/L 1.65E+00 0.97 Sr~89/90 w/maf* Sr-90 1.54E+Ol pCiIL 4.44E~01 1.64E+Ol pCilL 2.73E-Ol 0.94 Milk TBE Sample L64862~1
- with mixed activation/fission interferences E11290 1~131 9.49E+Ol pCi/L 5.60E+OO 9.99E+Ol pCi/L 1.67E+OO 0.95 Gamma Ce-141 2.28E+02 pCiIL 6.65E+OO 2.13E+02 pCiIL 3.56E+00 1.07 Milk Cr-51 4.99E+02 pCilL 2.93E+Ol 5.38E+02 pCiIL 8.99E+00 0.93 Cs-134 2.08E+02 pCiIL 3.48E+OO 2.12E+02 pCi/L 3.54E+OO 0.98 1!JE Sample Cs-137 2.70E+02 pCiIL 5.70E+OO 2.55E+02 pCiIL 4.26E+OO 1.06 L64862-3 Co-58 2.75E+02 pCilL 5.93E+OO 2.63E+02 pCiIL 4.40E+00 1.04 MIl-54 3.20E+02 pCiIL 5.85E+OO 2.90E+02 pCiIL 4.85E+OO 1.10 Fe-59 2.55E+02 pCi/L 7.83E+00 2.26E+02 pCiIL 3.77E+OO 1.13 Zn-65 3.92E+02 pCiIL 1.09E+Ol 3.53E+02 pCi/L 5.90E+OO 1.11 Co-60 3.50E+02 pCiIL 4.40E+OO 3.30E+02 pCilL 5.51E+OO 1.06 K-40 1.45E+03 pCilL 4.59E+Ol Present - Not Measured E11291 1-131 8.59E+Ol pCi 3.14E+OO 8.17E+Ol pCi 1.36E+OO 1.05 1-131 Cartridge TBESampie L64862~5
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EZA E11292 Ce--l4l 1.04E+02 pCi 2.04E+OO 8.51E+Ol pCi 1.42E+OO 1.22 Gamma Cr-Sl 2.62E+02 pCi 1.4SE+Ol 2.1SE+02 pCi 3.59E+OO 1.22 Filter Cs-134 8.61E+Ol pCi 3.67E+OO 8.46E+Ol pCi 1.41E+OO 1.02 Cs-137 9.30E+Ol pCi 6.S0E+OO 1.02E+02 pCi 1.70E+OO 0.91 TBE Sample Co-58 1.06E+02 pCi 7.70E+OO 1.0SE+02 pCi 1.76E+OO 1.01 L64862-6 Mn-S4 1.17E+02 pCi S.20E+00 1.16E+02 pCi 1.94E+OO 1.01 Fe--S9 9.48E+Ol pCi 9.60E+OO 9.02E+Ol pCi 1.51E+OO 1.05 Zn-65 1.60E+02 pCi 1.53E+Ol 1.41E+02 pCi 2.36E+OO 1.13 Co-60 l.46E+02 pCi 4.8SE+OO 1.32E+02 pCi 2.20E+00 1.11 K-40 2.79E+02 pCiIL 7.1SE+Ol Present - Not Measured E1l293 Fe--SS 2.09E+03 pCiIL 2.22E+02 l.80E+03 pCiIL 3.01E+Ol 1.16 Fe-55
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EZA E11354 Sr-89 9.62E+01 pCilL 3.89E+00 8.68E+01 pCiIL 1.45E+OO 1.11 Sr-89/90 w/maf* Sr-90 1.48E+Ol pCiIL 8.52E-Ol 1.25E+01 pCiIL 2.09E-01 1.18 Milk TBE Sample L66009-1
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EZA EI1357 Cc-141 8.99E+Ol pCi 1.34E+Ol 8.40E+Ol pCi 1.40E+OO 1.07 Gamma Cr-51 2.15E+02 pCi 8.80E+Ol 1.84E+02 pCi 3.06E+OO 1.17 Filter Cs-134 1.03E+02 pCi 7.24E+00 1.05E+02 pCi 1.7SE+OO 0.99
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EZA Ell 422 Sr-89 9.80E+01 pCi 1.13E+01 9.69E+01 pCi 1.62E+OO 1.01 Sr-89/90 Sr-90 1.00E+01 pCi 1. 14E+00 1.40E+01 pCi 2.34E-Ol 0.71 Filter TBESample L66009-9 v-I.;>
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Ref Bias Acceptance Unc Unc Anal~te Result Value Flag Notes {%} Range Value Flag Antimony NR 120 84-156 Arsenic NR 55.6 38.9-72.3 Barium NR 485 340-631 Beryllium NR 39.3 27.5-51.1 Cadmium NR 18.9 13.2-24.6 Chromium NR 98.0 68.6-127.4 Cobalt NR 109 76-142 Copper NR 183 128 -238 Lead NR 71.0 49.7-92.3 Mercury NR 0.416 0.291-0.541 Nickel NR 135 95-176 Selenium NR 12.3 8.6-16.0 Silver NR 99.7 69.8-129.6 Technetium-99 NR 0.00138 0.00097 - 0.00179 Thallium NR 202 141 - 263 Uranium-235 NR 0.0459 0.0321 - 0.0597 Uranium-238 NR 16.2 11.3-21.1 Uranium-Total NR 16.2 11.3 -21.1 Vanadium NR 98 69-127 Zinc NR 161 113-209 Radiol ogical lJ nits: (Bq /kg)
Ref Bias Acceptance Unc Unc Anal~te Result Value Flag Notes {%} Range Value Flag AmeriCium-241 NR 97 68-126 Cesium-134 NR 678 475-881 Ceslum-137 NR False Positive Test Cobalt-57 NR False Positive Test Cobalt-SO NR 817 572-1062 Iron-55 NR 205 Sensitivity Evaluation Manganese-54 NR 1198 839-1557 Nickel-63 392 448 A -12.5 314-582 23 A Plutonium-238 NR 83.9 58.7 -109.1 Plutonium-239/240 NR 70.8 49.6-92.0 Potassium-40 NR 622 435-809 Strontium-90 286 653 _ -56.2 457 -849 10.1 A Issued 6/12/2015 Printed 6/12/2015 54
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Ref Bias Acceptance Unc Unc Analyte Result Value Flag Notes (%) Range Value Flag Technetium-99 NR 867 607-1127 Uranium-234/233 NR 52.5 36.8-68.3 Uranium-238 NR 201 141-261 Zinc-65 NR 1064 745-1383 Radiological Reference Date: Februmy 1,2015 MAPEP-IS-MaW32: Radiological alld inorganic comhincd "atcl' slalldanJ Inorganic lJnits: (l11g/ L)
Ref Bias Acceptance Unc Unc Anal~te Result Value Flag Notes {%} Range Value Flag Americium-241 NR 5.15e-9 3.60E 6. 70E-9 Antimony NR False Positive Test Arsenic NR 2.48 1.74-3.22 Barium NR 2.72 1.90-3.54 Beryllium NR False Positive Test Cadmium NR 0.93 0.65-1.21 Chromium NR 1.96 1.37-2.55 Cobalt NR 0.035 Sensitivity Evaluation Copper NR 6.34 4.44-8.24 Lead NR 1.22 0.85-1.59 Mercury NR 0.092 0.064 - 0.120 Nickel NR 4.18 2.93-5.43 Plutonium-239 NR 3.37e-7 2.36E-7 -4.38E-7 Selenium NR 0.778 0.545 -1 .011 Technetium-99 NR 5.07E-6 3.55E-6-6.59E-6 Thallium NR 3.51 2.46-4.56 Uranium-235 NR 1.52e-4 1.06E-4-1.98E-4 Uranium-238 NR 0.078 0.055-0.101 Uranium-Total NR 0.078 0.055 - 0.101 Vanadium NR 5.48 3.84-7.12 Zinc NR 0.0113 Sensitivity Evaluation Ref Bias Acceptance Unc Unc Anal~te Result Value Flag Notes {%} Range Value Flag Americium-241 0.632 0.654 A -3.4 0.458 - 0.850 0.072 A Cesium-134 NR 23.5 16.5-30.6 Cesium-137 NR 19.1 13.4-24.8 Cobalt-57 NR 29.9 20.9-38:9 Cobalt-60 NR False Positive Test Hydrogen-3 NR 563 394-732 Iron-55 NR 6.88 4.82-8.94 Manganese-54 NR False Positive Test Nickel-63 2.47 A False Positive Test 2.65 Plutonium-238 0.0204 0.0089 A (17) Sensitivity Evaluation 0.023 Plutonium-239/240 0.861 0.832 A 3.5 0.582 -1 .082 0.161 W Issued 6/1212015 Printed 6/1212015 55
Radiological Units: (Rq/L)
Ref Bias Acceptance Unc Unc Anal~te Result Value Flag Notes {%} Range Value Flag Potassium-40 NR False Positive Test Strontium-90 NR 9.48 6.64-12.32 Technetium-99 NR 3.18 2.23-4.13 Uranium-234/233 NR 0.148 0.104-0.192 Uranium-238 NR 0.97 0.68-1.26 Zinc-65 NR 18.3 12.8 -23.8 Radiological Reference Date: February 1, 2015 MAI'EI'-15-RdF32: Radiological air filter Inorganic Units: (ug/s[lJl1pk)
Ref Bias Acceptance Unc Unc Anal~te Result Value Flag Notes {%} Range Value Flag Uranium-235 NR 0.0147 0.0103-0.0191 Uranium-238 NR 7.96 5.57 -10.35 Uranium-Total NR 7.97 5.58-10.36 Radiological Units* (liq /s[lll1plc)
Ref Bias Acceptance Unc Unc Anal~te Result Value Flag Notes {%} Range Value Flag Americium-241 NR 0.0681 0.0477 - 0.0885 Cesium-134 NR 1.15 0.81-1.50 Cesium-137 NR False Positive Test Cobalt-57 NR 1.51 1.06-1.96 Cobalt-60 NR False Positive Test Manganese-54 NR 1.02 0.71-1.33 Plutonium-238 NR False Positive Test Pluton ium-239/240 NR 0.0847 0.0593 - 0.1101 Strontium-90 -0.0991 A False Positive Test 0.153 Uranium-234/233 0.0211 0.0155 . 36.1 0.0109 - 0.0202 0.012 N Uranium-238 0.0947 0.099 A -4.3 0.069-0.129 0.0279 W Zinc-65 NR 0.83 0.58-1.08 Radiological Reference Date: February 1, 2015
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Ref Bias Acceptance Unc Unc Result Value Value Gross alpha 0.448 1.77 0.049 A Gross beta 0.758 0.75 A 1.1 0.38-1.13 0.052 A Radiological Reference Date: February 1, 2015 MAPEP-15-RdV32: Radiological vegctation Issued 6/12/2015 Printed 6/12/20 15 56
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Ref Bias Acceptance Unc Unc Anal~te Result Value Flag Notes (%} Range Value Flag Uranium-235 NR 0.0223 0.0156 - 0.0290 Uranium-238 NR 10.3 7.2-13.4 Uranium-Total NR 10.3 7.2-13.4 Racliulo lil:al Units : (13q/sall1ple)
Ref Bias Acceptance Unc Unc Anal~te Result Value Flag Notes (%) Range Value Flag Americium-241 NR 0.108 0.076 - 0.140 Cesium-134 8.08 7.32 A 10.4 5.12-9.52 0.22 A Cesium-137 11.6 9.18 W 26.4 6.43-11.93 0.36 A Cobalt-57 -0.0096 A False Positive Test 0.0818 CobaH-60 6.53 5.55 A 17.7 3.89-7.22 0.23 A Manganese-54 0.0058 A False Positive Test 0.122 Plutonium-238 NR 0.085 0.060 - 0.111 Plutonium-239/240 NR 0.094 0.066-0.122 Strontium-90 0.999 1.08 A -7.5 0.76-1.40 0.0456 A Uranium-234/233 NR 0.0218 0.0153 -0.0283 Uranium-238 NR 0.128 0.090-0.166 Zinc-65 -0.108 A False Positive Test 0.339 Radiological Reference Date: February 1, 2015 Notes:
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Ref Bias Acceptance One Unc Anal~te Result Value Flag Notes (%) Range Value Flag Antimony NR 0.31 Sensitivity Evaluation Arsenic NR 6.2 Sensitivity Evaluation Barium NR 561 393-729 Beryllium NR 60.3 42.2 -78.4 Cadmium NR 11.1 7.8-14.4 Chromium NR 59.1 41.4-76.8 Cobalt NR 257 180-334 Copper NR 88 62 -114 Lead NR 90.9 63.6 -118.2 Mercury NR 0.933 0.653-1.213 Nickel NR 163 114-212 Selenium NR 14.14 9.90-18.38 Silver NR 48.7 34.1-63.3 Technetium-99 NR 1.01E-3 0.00071-0.00131 Thallium NR 108 76-140 Uranium-235 NR 0.0480 0.0336 - 0.0624 Uranium-238 NR 17.69 12.38-23.00 Uranium-Total NR 17.69 12.38 - 23.00 Vanadium NR 195 137 -254 Zinc NR 406 284-528 Radiological l lnits: (!3q/kg)
Ref Bias Acceptance Unc Unc Analyte Result Value Flag Notes (%) Range Value Flag Americium-241 NR 49.5 34.7 -64.4 Cesium-134 NR 1010 707-1313 Cesium-137 NR 809 566 -1052 Cobalt-57 NR 1180 826 -1534 Cobalt-60 NR 1.30 Sensitivity Evaluation Iron-55 NR 555 389-722 Manganese-54 NR 1340 938 -1742 Nickel-63 635 682 A -6.9 477 -887 30.2 A Plutonium-238 NR 97.5 68.3-126.8 Plutoniu m-239/240 NR 80.4 56.3-104.5 Potassium-40 NR 599 419-779 Strontiu m-90 429 425 A 0.9 298-553 8.13 N Issued 2/ 23/20 I6 58 Printed 2/23/2016
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Ref Bias Acceptance Une Unc Analyte Result Value Flag Notes (%) Range Value Flag Technetium-99 NR 631 442-820 Uranium-234/233 NR 56 39-73 Uranium-238 NR 220 154-286 Zinc-65 NR 662 463 - 861 Radiological Reference Date: August 1, 2015
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Ref Bias Acceptance Unc Unc Analyte Result Value Flag Notes (%) Range Value Flag Antimony NR 13,6 9.5-17.7 Arsenic NR 4.07 2.85-5.29 Barium NR 8.02 5.61-10.43 Beryllium NR 2.27 1.59-2.95 Cadmium NR 0.739 0.517 -0.961 Chromium NR 3.83 2.68-4.98 Cobalt NR 14.8 10.4-19.2 Copper NR 4.40 3.08-5.72 Le;ad NR 3.98 2.79-5.17 Mercury NR 0.127 0.089-0.165 Nickel NR 16.8 11 .8-21.8 Selenium NR 0.537 0.376 - 0.698 Technetium-99 NR 1.15e-5 8.1 OE-6 -1.50E-5 Thallium NR 2.32 1.62-3.02 Uranium-235 NR 6.5ge-4 4.61 E 8.57E-4 Uranium-238 NR 0.095 0.067-0.124 Uranium-Total NR 0.095 0.067-0.124 Vanadium NR 10.3 7.2-13.4 Zinc NR 15.8 11 .1-20.5 Radiological Units: (Bq /L)
Ref Bias Acceptance Unc Une Analyte Result Value Flag Notes (%2 Range Value Flag Americium-241 1.012 1.055 A -4.1 0.739-1.372 0.148 A Cesium-134 NR 23.1 16.2-30.0 Cesium-137 NR False Positive Test Cobalt-57 NR 20.8 14.6-27.0 Cobalt-60 NR 17.1 12.0-22.2 Hydrogen-3 NR 216 151-281 Iron-55 NR 13.1 9.2-17.0 Manganese-54 NR 15.6 10.9-20.3 Nickel-63 11 .8 8.55 " 38.0 5.99-11.12 10.8 N Plutonium-238 0.727 0.681 A 6.8 0.477 - 0.885 0.190 W Pluton iu m-239/240 0.830 0.900 A -7.8 0.630 - 1.170 0.260 N Potassium-40 NR 214 150-278 Strontium-90 NR 4.80 3.36-6.24 Issued 2/ 23/2016 59 Printed 2/23/2016
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Ref Bias Acceptance Unc Vnc Analyte Result Value Flag Notes (%) Range Value Flag Technetium-99 NR 7.19 5.03-9.35 Uranium-234/233 NR 1.14 0.80-1.48 Uranium-238 NR 1.18 0.83 -1 .53 Zinc-65 NR 13.9 9.7 -18.1 Radiological Reference Dale: Augus/l, 2015
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Ref Bias Acceptance Vnc Unc Analyte Result Value Flag Notes (%) Range Value Flag Uranium-235 NR 0.086 0.060-0.112 Uranium-238 NR 11 .9 8.3-15.5 Uranium-Total NR 12.0 8.4-15.6 Radiological Units: (8q/samph~)
Ref Bias Acceptance Vnc Vnc Anal~te Result Value Flag Notes {%2 Range Value Flag Americium-241 NR 0.147 0.103-0.191 Cesium-134 NR 2.45 1.72-3.19 Cesium-137 NR 1.96 1.37 -2.55 Cobalt-57 NR 2.74 1.92-3.56 Cobalt-60 NR 1.71 1.20 -2.22 Manganese-54 NR 2.11 1.48-2.74 Plutonium-238 NR 0.104 0.073 - 0.135 Plutonium~239/240 NR 0.0025 Sensitivity Evaluation Strontium-90 1.48 2.18 ' - -32.1 1.53 -2.83 0.135 A Uranium-234/233 0.143 0.143 A 0.0 0.100-0.186 0.023 W Uranium-238 0.149 0.148 A 0.7 0.104-0.192 0.024 W Zinc-65 NR 1.32 0.92-1 .72 Radiological Re.1erence Date: Augustl. 2015
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Ref Bias Acceptance Unc Vnc Analyte Result Value Flag Notes (%) Range Value Flag Americium-241 NR 0.108 0.076-0.140 Cesium-134 6.10 5.80 A 5.2 4.06-7.54 0.189 A Cesium-137 0.0002 A False Positive Test 0.128 Cobalt-57 8.01 6.62 W 21.0 4.63-8.61 0.228 A Cobalt-60 4.97 4.56 A 9.0 3.19- 5.93 0.206 A Manganese-54 8.33 7.68 A 8.5 5.38-9.98 0.331 A Plutonium-238 NR 0.0007 Sensitivity Evaluation Plutonium-239/240 NR 0.077 0.054-0.100 Strontium-gO 0.386 1.30 " -70.3 0.91-1.69 0.055 A Uranium-234/233 NR 0.162 0.113-0.211 Uranium-238 NR 0.168 0.118-0.218 Zinc-65 6.07 5.46 A 11.2 3.82 - 7.10 0.549 A Radiological Reference Date: August 1, 2015 Issued 2/23 /2016 61 Printed 2/23 /2016
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