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DATE PRINTED: WEST VALLEY DEMONSTRATION PROJECT TERRESTRIAL BACKGROUND STUDY for TASKORDER5 WEST VALLEY DEMONSTRATION PROJECT ENVIRONMENTAL CHARACTERIZATION SERVICES WEST VALLEY, NEW YORK Prepared for: U.S. Department of Energy | USER!'>Ai\IE:. INITIALS: DATE PRINTED: | ||
WEST VALLEY DEMONSTRATION PROJECT TERRESTRIAL BACKGROUND STUDY for TASKORDER5 WEST VALLEY DEMONSTRATION PROJECT ENVIRONMENTAL CHARACTERIZATION SERVICES WEST VALLEY, NEW YORK SEC-TBS Rev.1 July 2014 Prepared for: | |||
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v LIST OF FIGURES ........................................................................................................................ | Environmental Characterization Services (ECS) | ||
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vi ABBREVIATIONS, ACRONYMS, AND SYMBOLS ............................................................... | Safety and Ecology Corporation (SEC) 2800 Solway Road Knoxville, TN 37931 | ||
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WEST VALLEY DEMONSTRATION PROJECT TERRESTRIAL BACKGROUND STUDY for TASK ORDERS WEST VALLEY DEMONSTRATION PROJECT ENVIRONMENTAL CHARACTERIZATION SERVICES WEST VALLEY, NEW YORK SEC-TBS Rev.1 July 2014 Prepared for: | |||
U.S. Department of Energy West Valley Demonstration Project (WVDP) | |||
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IUNCONTROLLED DOCUlVIENT I Terrestrial Background Study (TBS) (T05) - Rev. 1 West Valley Demonstration Project Terrestrial Background Study | |||
.U.S. Department of Energy West Valley Demonstration Project West Valley, New York* | |||
Contract No.: DE-EM0001242 TBS APPROVALS By their specific signature, the undersigned certify that they prepared, reviewed, or provided comments on this Terrestrial Background Study (TBS) for the DOE West Valley Demonstration Project, West Valley, New York. | |||
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July 17, 2014 Project Manager Date Steven Green, CHP, PMP illdep~Revi~ | |||
Jason Hubler July 17, 2014 Date APPROVED BY: | |||
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July 16, 2014 Date Andrew Lombardo, CHP July 17, 2014 Project Manager Date Steven Green, CHP, PMP TBD by PM/RM Effective Date July 2014 Ill | |||
IUNCONTROLLED DOCUMENT I Terrestrial Background Study (TBS) (T05) - Rev. I TABLE OF CONTENTS LIST OF APPENDICES .................................................................................................................. v LIST OF FIGURES ........................................................................................................................ vi LIST OF TABLES .... :.................................................................................................................... vi ABBREVIATIONS, ACRONYMS, AND SYMBOLS ............................................................... vii EXECUTIVE | |||
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**********************************************'************************************************************ | **********************************************'************************************************************ 1-1 1.1 Site Description .... ;............................................................................................... 1-1 1.2 Project Description ............................................................................................... 1-2 1.3 Objective ............................................................................. :................................ 1-2 2.0 CHARACTERIZATION ACTIVITIES AND RESULTS .............................................. 2-1 2 .1 Gamma Walkover Survey .................................................................................... 2-1 2.2 Soil Sampling .. *..................................................................................................... 2-1 2.3 Radionuclide Concentrations in Background Soils Near the West Valley Demonstration Project ......................................................................................... 2-2 2.3.1 Background Soil Data from Background Reference Areas .. ;.................. 2-3 2.3 .2 Gamma Walkover Data for Background Reference Areas ...................... 2-9 2.3 .3 Gamma Measurements at References Areas Sampling Locations ........ 2-10 3.0 QUALITY ASSURANCE ............................................................................................... 3-1 3.1 Soil Sample Quality Assurance ........................................................................... 3-1 3.1.1 Precision ................................................................................................... 3-1 3 .1.2 Accuracy .................................................................................................. 3-3 3 .1.3 Representativeness ................................................................................... 3-3 3.1.4 Completeness ..................... :..................................................................... 3-4 3.1.5 Comparability ..................................................................... :.................... 3-5 3.2 Gamma Walkover Quality Assurance ................................................................. 3-5 3.3 | ||
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................................................................................................................ 4-1 LIST OF APPENDICES APPENDIX A: Photographs APPENDIX B: Sample Analytical Results for Background Reference Areas APPENDIX C: Borehole Gamma Logs and Lithologic Logs APPENDIX D: Detector Control Charts July 2014 v | |||
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Terrestrial Background Study (TBS) (TOS) - Rev. 1 LIST OF FIGURES 2-1 Background Reference Area 1 ......................................................................................... 2-5 2-2 Background Reference Area 2 ......................................................................................... 2-6 2-3 Side-by-Side Comparison of FIDLER and Nal Detector Results at Background Reference Area l .................................................................................... ;....................... 2-11 2-4 Side-by-Side Comparison of FIDLER and Nal Detector Results at Background Reference Area 2 ............................................................................................................ 2-12 2-5 Background Reference Area 1 Nal Distribution ............... ;............................................ 2-13 2-6 Background Reference Area 1 FIDLER Distribution .................................................... 2-13 2-7 Background Reference Area 2 N al Distribution ............................................................ 2-14 2-8 Background Reference Area 2 FIDLER Distribution .................................................... 2-14 LIST OF TABLES 1-1 Primary and Secondary Radionuclides of Interest.. ......................................................... 1-3 2-1 Background Soil Data Great Valley Locatio'n .......................... :...................................... 2-4 2-2 Background Reference Area 1 Radionuclide Concentrations ......................................... 2-7 2-3 Background Reference Area 2 Radionuclide Concentrations ......................................... 2-8 2-4 Summary of Statistical Comparisons ............................................................................... 2-9 2-5 Summary Statistics for Each Detector Type .................................................................. 2-10 2~6 Gamma Measurements at Each Sample Location .. :.......................................... ."........... 2-15 3-1 Precision Using Field Duplicates ..................................................................................... 3-3 3-2 Accuracy Data .................................................................................................................. 3-4 3-3 Completeness Data...................................................................... ;.................................... 3-5 3-4 Detector Statistics ............................................................................................................ 3-6 July 2014 vi | |||
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counts per minute Characterization Sampling and Analysis Plan Coefficient of Variation Normalized Absolute Difference U.S. Department of Energy Decommissioning Plan disintegration per minute Environmental Characterization Services Electronic Data Deliverable U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Field Instrument for Detection of Low-Energy Radiation Field Sampling Plan Final Status Survey Plan foot/feet gram Global Positioning System Gamma Walkover Survey High-Level Waste kilometer Large Area GPS Gamma Survey System Lower Critical Level Laboratory Control Sample Laboratory Control Sample Duplicate Low-level Radioactive Waste meter square meter meters per second Multi-Agency Radiation Survey and Site Investigation Manual Minimum Detectable Activity Minimum Detectable Concentration | IUNCONTROLLED DOCUMENT I Terrestrial Background Study (TBS) (TOS) - Rev. 1 ABBREVIATIONS, ACRONYMS, AND SYMBOLS ANL Argonne National Laboratory CLP Contract Laboratory Procedure cm centimeter cpm counts per minute CSAP Characterization Sampling and Analysis Plan CV Coefficient of Variation DER Normalized Absolute Difference DOE U.S. Department of Energy DP Decommissioning Plan dpm disintegration per minute ECS Environmental Characterization Services EDD Electronic Data Deliverable EPA U.S. Environmental Protection Agency FIDLER Field Instrument for Detection of Low-Energy Radiation FSP Field Sampling Plan FSSP Final Status Survey Plan ft foot/feet g gram GPS Global Positioning System GWS Gamma Walkover Survey HLW High-Level Waste km kilometer LAGGSS Large Area GPS Gamma Survey System Le Lower Critical Level LCS Laboratory Control Sample LCSD Laboratory Control Sample Duplicate LLRW Low-level Radioactive Waste m meter m2 square meter mis meters per second MARS SIM Multi-Agency Radiation Survey and Site Investigation Manual MDA Minimum Detectable Activity MDC Minimum Detectable Concentration NaI | ||
* Sodium Iodide New York State Energy Research and Development Authority p1cocunes Position Dilution of Precision Potential Radionuclide of Interest Quality Assurance Quality Control Relative Error Radionuclide of Interest Relative Percent Difference Safety and Ecology Corporation Standard Operating Procedure Terrestrial Background Study | * Sodium Iodide NY SERDA New York State Energy Research and Development Authority pCi p1cocunes PDOP Position Dilution of Precision PROI Potential Radionuclide of Interest QA Quality Assurance QC Quality Control RE Relative Error ROI Radionuclide of Interest RPD Relative Percent Difference SEC Safety and Ecology Corporation SOP Standard Operating Procedure TBS Terrestrial Background Study July 2014 Vil | ||
IUNCONTROLLED DOCUMENT I Terrestrial Background Study (TBS) (TOS) - Rev. 1 TRU Transuranic UTL Upper Tolerance Limit WNYNSC Western New York Nuclear Service Center WVDP West Valley Demonstration Project July 2014 viii | |||
IUNCONTROLLED DOCUMENT I Terrestrial Background Study (TBS) (TOS) - Rev. 1 EXECUTIVE | |||
==SUMMARY== | ==SUMMARY== | ||
==1.0 INTRODUCTION== | Radiological characterization of background reference areas is the subject of this Terrestrial Background Study (TBS). Background reference areas were characterized to determine the background radionuclide concentrations allowing a comparison to results of samples collected at locations potentially impacted by past operations at the West Valley Demonstration Project (WVDP). | ||
Two background reference areas ~ere selected to represent sand and gravel near surface geology and an area of Lavery till near surface geology. These two different surface geologies are present at WVDP. The geology on the north plateau is typically sand and gravel. The geology on the South Plateau is typically Lavery till. | |||
Characterization was performed in accordance with the Field Sampling Plan (FSP) for Task Order 5, West Valley Demonstration Project Environmental Characterization Services (SEC 2012). Each background reference area was characterized by performing gamma walkover surveys (GWSs), collecting soil samples with a hand auger and with a geoprobe, scanning collected soil cores for gamma radiation, performing down-hole gamma logging in some cases, and performing a civil survey to record the sampling locations. The results of this characterization are provided in this TBS. | |||
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IUNCONTROLLED DOCUMENT I Terrestrial Background Study (TBS) (TOS) - Rev. 1 | |||
==1.0 INTRODUCTION== | |||
This introductory section contains a site description, project description, and objectives. | This introductory section contains a site description, project description, and objectives. | ||
1.1 Site Description The West Valley Demonstration Project (WVDP) (established to implement the WVDP Act) is located on approximately 152 acres within the 3,345-acre Western New York Nuclear Service Center (WNYNSC), owned by the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) in rural Cattaraugus County, *about 35 miles south of Buffalo, New York. The WVDP site is complex, involving a large number of potential radionuclides of concern and a variety of historical processes and events that are known to have or may have released contaminants into the environment. | 1.1 Site Description The West Valley Demonstration Project (WVDP) (established to implement the WVDP Act) is located on approximately 152 acres within the 3,345-acre Western New York Nuclear Service Center (WNYNSC), owned by the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) in rural Cattaraugus County, *about 35 miles south of Buffalo, New York. The WVDP site is complex, involving a large number of potential radionuclides of concern and a variety of historical processes and events that are known to have or may have released contaminants into the environment. Known affected environmental media include surface soils, subsurface soils, groundwater, surface water, and sediments. The decommissioning of the WVDP site will involve a sequential set of activities that will vary significantly depending on the exact location and activity purpose. | ||
Known affected environmental media include surface soils, subsurface soils, groundwater, surface water, and sediments. | WVDP is a unique operation within the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE). The West Valley Demonstration Project Act of* I 980 directed the Secretary of Energy to unde1iake five major activities, as follows: | ||
The decommissioning of the WVDP site will involve a sequential set of activities that will vary significantly depending on the exact location and activity purpose. WVDP is a unique operation within the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE). The West Valley Demonstration Project Act of* I 980 directed the Secretary of Energy to unde1iake five major activities, as follows: | |||
* Solidify the liquid high-level waste (HL W) stored at WNYNSC into a form suitable for transportation and disposal (completed); | * Solidify the liquid high-level waste (HL W) stored at WNYNSC into a form suitable for transportation and disposal (completed); | ||
* Develop containers for the HL W suitable for permanent disposal of the HL W (completed); | * Develop containers for the ~olidified HL W suitable for permanent disposal of the HL W (completed); | ||
* Transport the waste to a federal repository for disposal (pending); | * Transport the waste to a federal repository for disposal (pending); | ||
* Dispose of low-level radioactive waste ( | * Dispose of low-level radioactive waste (LLRW) and transuranic (TRU) waste produced by the Project (in progress); and | ||
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* Decontaminate and decommission the HL W storage tanks (PUREX and THO REX HL W tanks deactivated, July 2003), the HL W solidification facilities (in progress), and any material and hardware used in connection with the Project (in progress). | * Decontaminate and decommission the HL W storage tanks (PUREX and THO REX HL W tanks deactivated, July 2003), the HL W solidification facilities (in progress), and any material and hardware used in connection with the Project (in progress). | ||
Decommissioning of the site will occur in two phases. Phase I of the decommissioning will entail removal of the Main Plant Process Building, the Low-Level Waste Treatment Facility, and certain other facilities within the WVDP area, which is known as the project premises. | Decommissioning of the site will occur in two phases. Phase I of the decommissioning will entail removal of the Main Plant Process Building, the Low-Level Waste Treatment Facility, and certain other facilities within the WVDP area, which is known as the project premises. These activities will clean up much of the project premises to standards that will not prejudice decisions on the approach for Phase 2, which will complete the decommissioning. The Phase 2 decision shall be made within 10 years of the Record of Decision and Findings Statement documenting the Phase 1 decisions. Phase 2 actions will complete the decommissioning or long-term management of those facilities remaining at WVDP and WNYNSC following the completion of Phase 1 decommissioning. | ||
These activities will clean up much of the project premises to standards that will not prejudice decisions on the approach for Phase 2, which will complete the decommissioning. | Characterization of WVDP premises during and after Phase 1 decommissioning work is performed according to the Characterization Sampling and Analysis Plan (CSAP) (DOE 201 la). | ||
The Phase 2 decision shall be made within 10 years of the Record of Decision and Findings Statement documenting the Phase 1 decisions. | Characterization will be performed by Safety and Ecology Corporation (SEC) under a Task Order contract with DOE. As DOE identifies needed characterization work, Task Orders are issued to SEC with defined work scope. | ||
Phase 2 actions will complete the decommissioning or long-term management of those facilities remaining at WVDP and WNYNSC following the completion of Phase 1 decommissioning. | July 2014 1-1 | ||
Characterization of WVDP premises during and after Phase 1 decommissioning work is performed according to the Characterization Sampling and Analysis Plan (CSAP) (DOE 201 la). Characterization will be performed by Safety and Ecology Corporation (SEC) under a Task Order contract with DOE. As DOE identifies needed characterization work, Task Orders are issued to SEC with defined work scope. July 2014 1-1 | |||
Characterization was performed according to specifications in the Field Sampling Plan (FSP) for Task Order 5 (SEC 2012). | IUNCONTROLLED DOCUMENT I Terrestrial Background Study (TBS) (TOS) - Rev. 1 1.2 Project Description This Terrestrial Background Study (TBS) has been prepared for two background reference areas. | ||
* SEC mobilized the appropriate equipment and qualified personnel to perform the required data collection activities associated with the task. The FSP discusses the gamma walkover survey (GWS) methods, civil surveying, field instrumentation, soil sampling methods, sample chain of custody documentation, quality assurance (QA)/quality control (QC) procedures, laboratory analytical methods, and statistical data evaluation methods. This TBS discusses the results of the characterization effort. 1.3 Objective The objective of this effort was to characterize two background reference areas. The surveys required to meet the objective included GWSs and systematic surface and subsurface soil sampling. | Two background reference areas were used because of differences in near surface geology at WVDP. The two different geologies are sand and gravel and Lavery till. | ||
The soil samples were analyzed for the 18 radionuclides of interest (ROis) and the 12 potential radionuclides of interest (PROis) as described in the CSAP and listed in Table 1-1. Also included in the table are the minimum volume of soil collected for each analysis and the analytical method used. The objective of the GWS was to determine the background gamma radiation signal for future comparisons. | The background reference areas will be used throughout the remedial efforts at WVDP. The overall plan for Phase 1 decommissioning is specified in the Phase 1 Decommissioning Plan for the West Valley Demonstration Project (Phase l DP) (DOE 2009). Refer to that document for a discussion of project history and contaminants. Characterization was performed according to specifications in the Field Sampling Plan (FSP) for Task Order 5 (SEC 2012). | ||
The objective of soil sampling was to assess the average concentration of RO Is and PROis in the background. . July 2014 1-2 | * SEC mobilized the appropriate equipment and qualified personnel to perform the required data collection activities associated with the task. The FSP discusses the gamma walkover survey (GWS) methods, civil surveying, field instrumentation, soil sampling methods, sample chain of custody documentation, quality assurance (QA)/quality control (QC) procedures, laboratory analytical methods, and statistical data evaluation methods. This TBS discusses the results of the characterization effort. | ||
*. .. .. *Required " Detection | 1.3 Objective The objective of this effort was to characterize two background reference areas. The surveys required to meet the objective included GWSs and systematic surface and subsurface soil sampling. The soil samples were analyzed for the 18 radionuclides of interest (ROis) and the 12 potential radionuclides of interest (PROis) as described in the CSAP and listed in Table 1-1. | ||
Also included in the table are the minimum volume of soil collected for each analysis and the analytical method used. | |||
The objective of the GWS was to determine the background gamma radiation signal for future comparisons. The objective of soil sampling was to assess the average concentration of RO Is and PROis in the background. . | |||
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IUNCONTROLLED DOCUlVIENT I Terrestrial Background Study (TBS) (T05) - Rev. 1 Table 1-1. Primary and Secondary Radionuclides oflnterest | |||
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Primary ROis Am-241 5g EML HASL 300 A-01-R (alpha spectroscopy) 1 C-14 100 g EERF C-01-1 (liquid scintillation) 2 Cm-243 5g EML HASL 300 A-01-R 1 Cm-244 5g EML HASL 300 A-01-R 1 Cs-137 500 g EML HASL 300 Ga-01-R (gamma spectroscopy) 0.1 I-129 500 g EML HASL 300 Ga-01-R 0.06 Np-237 5g EML HASL 300 A-01-R 0.01 Pu-238 5g EML HASL 300 A-01-R 1 Pu-239 5g EML HASL 300 A-01-R 1 Pu-240 5g EML HASL 300 A-01-R 1 Pu-241 5g EML HASL 300 A-01-R 15 Sr-90 5g EML HASL 300 Sr-03-RC (extraction, gross beta) 0.9 Tc-99 100 g EML HASL 300 TC-02-RC (extraction, gross beta) 3 U-232 5g EML HASL 300 A-01-R 0.5 U-233 5g EML HASL 300 A-01-R 0.2 U-234 5g EML HASL 300 A-01-R 0.2 U-235 5g EML HASL 300 A-01-R 0.1 U-238 5g EML HASL 300 A-01-R 0.2 Secondary RO ls Ac-227 500 g EML HASL 300 Ga-01-R 0.5 Co-60 - 500 g EML HASL 300 Ga-01-R 0.5 Cd-113m 500 g EML HASL 300 Ga-01-R 1 Eu-154 500 g EML HASL 300 Ga-01-R 1 H-3 100 g EML HASL 300 H3-04-RC (liquid scintillation) 50 Pa-231 500 g EML HASL 300 Ga-01-R 0.3 Ra-226 500 g EML HASL 300 Ga-01-R 0.5 Ra-228 500 g EML HASL 300 Ga-01-R 1 Sb-125 500 g EML HASL 300 Ga-01-R 1 Sn-126 500 g EML HASL 300 Ga-01-R 1 Th-229 500 g EML HASL 300 Ga-01-R 1 Th-232 500 g EML HASL 300 Ga-01-R 0.5 July 2014 1-3 | |||
IUNCONTROLLED DOCUMENT I Terrestrial Background Study (TBS) (T05) - Rev. I 2.0 CHARACTERIZATION ACTIVITIES AND RESULTS Each background reference area was characterized by performing GWSs, collecting soil samples with a hand auger and with a geoprobe for samples deeper than 15 centimeters (cm), scanning | |||
.collected soil cores for gamma radiation, performing down-hole gamma logging in some cases, and performing a civil survey to record the sampling locations. | |||
Gamma radiation was measured at each sampling location with both the Field Instrument for Detection of Low-Energy Radiation (FIDLER) and Sodium Iodide (NaI) detector for 30 seconds each, 15 cm above the ground surface. The gross gamma measurements were made before soil samples were collected. | Gamma radiation was measured at each sampling location with both the Field Instrument for Detection of Low-Energy Radiation (FIDLER) and Sodium Iodide (NaI) detector for 30 seconds each, 15 cm above the ground surface. The gross gamma measurements were made before soil samples were collected. | ||
The soil cores were scanned for gross gamma radiation. | The soil cores were scanned for gross gamma radiation. Down-hole gamma logging was also performed. | ||
Down-hole gamma logging was also performed. | * The work performed was specified m the FSP for Task Order 5 (SEC 2012) and briefly summarized in the following section. | ||
* The work performed was specified m the FSP for Task Order 5 (SEC 2012) and briefly summarized in the following section. 2.1 Gamma Walkover Survey SEC performed a GWS of 100 percent of accessible surfaces of each background reference area with a FIDLER detector and a 2-inch diameter by 2-inch tall NaI detector. | 2.1 Gamma Walkover Survey SEC performed a GWS of 100 percent of accessible surfaces of each background reference area with a FIDLER detector and a 2-inch diameter by 2-inch tall NaI detector. | ||
The detectors were coupled to a Large Area GPS Gamma Survey System (LAGGSS) consisting of a Trimble Global Positioning Sy1item (GPS) unit coupled to the detector(s) and subsequently downloaded and plotted to provide a visual map and the relative gross gamma activity. | The detectors were coupled to a Large Area GPS Gamma Survey System (LAGGSS) consisting of a Trimble Global Positioning Sy1item (GPS) unit coupled to the detector(s) and subsequently downloaded and plotted to provide a visual map and the relative gross gamma activity. The SEC LAGGSS system delivered multiple gross gamma results and coordinates per square meter of surface area. The raw data was processed into graphic depictions of gamma ray count contours. | ||
The SEC LAGGSS system delivered multiple gross gamma results and coordinates per square meter of surface area. The raw data was processed into graphic depictions of gamma ray count contours. | The data was also used to compare the relative sensitivity of the NaI and FIDLER detectors to the mix of radionuclides present. | ||
The data was also used to compare the relative sensitivity of the NaI and FIDLER detectors to the mix of radionuclides present. The walkovers were performed using the cart shown in Photograph 1 in Appendix A in large open areas of the site. Detectors on the cart were positioned no farther apart than 85 cm to assure the minimum data density of one measurement per square meter is not exceeded. | The walkovers were performed using the cart shown in Photograph 1 in Appendix A in large open areas of the site. Detectors on the cart were positioned no farther apart than 85 cm to assure the minimum data density of one measurement per square meter is not exceeded. A technician walked with the detector in other areas of the site where caii access was difficult or impractical. | ||
A technician walked with the detector in other areas of the site where caii access was difficult or impractical. | The GWS recorded a survey measurement and a paired position approximately every second. | ||
The GWS recorded a survey measurement and a paired position approximately every second. The GPS attains sub-meter accuracy (x, y data). Data were electronically logged and include coordinates in New York West State Plane feet (NAD83). The data contain counts per minute (cpm), northing and easting (x, y), position dilution of precision (PDOP), date, and time. The average walkover speed did not exceed 0.5 meters per second (m/s). 2.2 Soil Sampling. | The GPS attains sub-meter accuracy (x, y data). Data were electronically logged and include coordinates in New York West State Plane feet (NAD83). The data contain counts per minute (cpm), northing and easting (x, y), position dilution of precision (PDOP), date, and time. The average walkover speed did not exceed 0.5 meters per second (m/s). | ||
Soil horizons are defined as "shallow surface,'; | 2.2 Soil Sampling. | ||
0 -15 cm below ground surface; "deep surface," 15 -100 cm below ground surface; "surface,'' | Soil horizons are defined as "shallow surface,'; 0 - 15 cm below ground surface; "deep surface," | ||
0 -100 cm below ground surface; and "subsurface," 100 cm and deeper. Shallow surface soil samples to a depth of 15 cm below July 2014 2-1 | 15 - 100 cm below ground surface; "surface,'' 0 - 100 cm below ground surface; and "subsurface," 100 cm and deeper. Shallow surface soil samples to a depth of 15 cm below July 2014 2-1 | ||
IUNCONTROLLED DOCUlVIENT I Terrestrial Background Study (TBS) (T05) - Rev. I ground surface were collected using a 10-cm diameter hand auger. Samples deeper than 15 cm below ground surface were collected using direct-push drilling methods. | |||
A sufficient volume of soil was collected allowing all 18 ROis and 12 PROis to be analyzed. | |||
Sufficient volume was approximately 900 grams (g). By collecting surface soil samples from 10-cm diameter holes 15-cm deep and deeper soil samples from 5-cm diameter holes, a sufficient volume of media was collected. | Sufficient volume was approximately 900 grams (g). By collecting surface soil samples from 10-cm diameter holes 15-cm deep and deeper soil samples from 5-cm diameter holes, a sufficient volume of media was collected. | ||
Thirty-second static FIDLER counts and 30-second Nal detector counts were performed at a distance of 15 cm above the ground surface prior to acquiring samples. A physical description of the material sampled, date, and.time was included. Additionally, the location (coordinates) of the sample was recorded in NY State Plane West NAD83 with a quality of+/- a hundredth of a foot | |||
[+/- 0.01 foot (ft)] for each sample. | |||
Hand-auger samples were placed in stainless steel mixing .bowls and homogenized with a stainless steel trowel and packaged in plastic jars or glass vials (for tritium or carbon-14 analysis) as samples. The mixing bowls were placed on plastic sheeting to prevent sample cross-contamination. | |||
Samples taken using direct push methods were collected in acetate liners. Once removed from the steel collection tube, the acetate liners were cut open and the sample was extracted and placed into a mixing bowl for homogenization and packaging | |||
Precision in the laboratory results was assessed through the calculation of relative percent differences (RPDs) for the replicate laboratory control samples (LCSs) and laboratory control sample duplicates (LCSDs). Precision was also evaluated for field duplicate sample analyses. | Precision in the laboratory results was assessed through the calculation of relative percent differences (RPDs) for the replicate laboratory control samples (LCSs) and laboratory control sample duplicates (LCSDs). Precision was also evaluated for field duplicate sample analyses. | ||
According to the CSAP, precision reflects measurement variability as observed in repeated measurements of the same subsample; for radio-analytical methods, the required precision is reflected by required method detection limits (DOE 201 la). In other words, specifying the required detection limits is equivalent to specifying the required method precision; therefore, specific tolerance limits for precision were not set in the FSP. The results of precision evaluations are simply reported. | According to the CSAP, precision reflects measurement variability as observed in repeated measurements of the same subsample; for radio-analytical methods, the required precision is reflected by required method detection limits (DOE 201 la). In other words, specifying the required detection limits is equivalent to specifying the required method precision; therefore, specific tolerance limits for precision were not set in the FSP. The results of precision evaluations are simply reported. | ||
Field duplicates are the least precise because they introduce all sample uncertainty from field sample collection through laboratory analysis. | Field duplicates are the least precise because they introduce all sample uncertainty from field sample collection through laboratory analysis. Field duplicates are collected as sample splits from the same sample mass. Two samples were extracted after homogenization with hand tools. | ||
Field duplicates are collected as sample splits from the same sample mass. Two samples were extracted after homogenization with hand tools. These two samples were sent separately for laboratory analysis and the results were compared to establish a measure of precision. | These two samples were sent separately for laboratory analysis and the results were compared to establish a measure of precision. | ||
The RPD calculation allows for the comparison of two analysis values in terms of precision with no estimate of accuracy. | The RPD calculation allows for the comparison of two analysis values in terms of precision with no estimate of accuracy. RPD is calculated as: | ||
RPD is calculated as: . RPD = ( m M) x 100 Where: m = First measurement value, M = Second measurement value, and M =Mean value ofM and m. LCS and LCSD samples were analyzed for the following: | .RPD = ( m ~M) x 100 Where: | ||
m = First measurement value, M = Second measurement value, and M =Mean value ofM and m. | |||
LCS and LCSD samples were analyzed for the following: | |||
* Americium-241 by alpha spectroscopy arid gamma spectroscopy, | * Americium-241 by alpha spectroscopy arid gamma spectroscopy, | ||
* Carbon-14 by liquid scintillation, | * Carbon-14 by liquid scintillation, | ||
* Cobalt-60 by gamma spectroscopy, July 2014 3-1 | * Cobalt-60 by gamma spectroscopy, July 2014 3-1 | ||
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* Cesium-13 7 by gamma spectroscopy, | * Cesium-13 7 by gamma spectroscopy, | ||
* Tritium by liquid scintillation, | * Tritium by liquid scintillation, | ||
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* Technetium-99 by chemical extraction and liquid scintillation, | * Technetium-99 by chemical extraction and liquid scintillation, | ||
* Uranium-232 by alpha spectroscopy, and | * Uranium-232 by alpha spectroscopy, and | ||
* Uranium-238 by alpha spectroscopy. . The LCS and LCSD RPD for gamma spectroscopy were all performed using a calibration check source with 40,000 to 70,000 disintegrations per minute (dpm) in the radionuclide-specific energy channel for the spectrometer. | * Uranium-238 by alpha spectroscopy. . | ||
While this is a measure of precision, this amount of radioactivity (dpm) is significantly higher than the amounts measured in the actual samples. The LCS and LCSD RPD for liquid scintillation, alpha spectroscopy, and gross beta analysis were calculated at concentrations that were representative of the soil clean-up goals. There were 23 LCS and LCSO data pairs that were evaluated. | The LCS and LCSD RPD for gamma spectroscopy were all performed using a calibration check source with 40,000 to 70,000 disintegrations per minute (dpm) in the radionuclide-specific energy channel for the spectrometer. While this is a measure of precision, this amount of radioactivity (dpm) is significantly higher than the amounts measured in the actual samples. The LCS and LCSD RPD for liquid scintillation, alpha spectroscopy, and gross beta analysis were calculated at concentrations that were representative of the soil clean-up goals. | ||
In 74 percent of the data pairs, the RPD was 10 percent or less. Analyses for tritium, carbon-14, technetium-99, americium-241, and plutonium 239/240 each had at least one RPD result greater than 10 percent. The Normalized Absolute Difference (DER) between the LCS and LCSD is used to determine that the results do not differ significantly (at the 99 percent confidence interval) when compar-ed to their respective combined standard uncertainty. | There were 23 LCS and LCSO data pairs that were evaluated. In 74 percent of the data pairs, the RPD was 10 percent or less. Analyses for tritium, carbon-14, technetium-99, americium-241, and plutonium 239/240 each had at least one RPD result greater than 10 percent. | ||
A DER of less than or equal to three is considered acceptable. | The Normalized Absolute Difference (DER) between the LCS and LCSD is used to determine that the results do not differ significantly (at the 99 percent confidence interval) when compar-ed to their respective combined standard uncertainty. A DER of less than or equal to three is considered acceptable. | ||
DER= ---====JS=-=D==J== | |||
== J(csus )2 +( | J(csus )2 +(csuD)2 Where: | ||
The results are shown in Table 3-1. The RPD and coefficient of variation (CV) for uranium-233/234 and uranium-238 exceeded 10 percent; otherwise, the results are acceptable. | s LCS result D Duplicate result CS Us Combined Standard Uncertainty of the LCS CSUn Combined Standard Uncertainty of the duplicate Ninety-three percent of the DER calculations for the LCS and LCSD were three or less. | ||
These differences sometimes occur in field duplicates when the analytical results are small. July2014 3-2 | Precision for the field duplicates was calculated for cases when both samples analyzed for the same analyte had results greater than the minimum detectable activity (MDA) for each background reference area. This evaluation was performed for cesium-137, uranium-233/234, uranium-238, radium-226, radium-228, and thorium-232 (which is the same as for radium-228). | ||
' | The results are shown in Table 3-1. | ||
* R'esult *Result**: | The RPD and coefficient of variation (CV) for uranium-233/234 and uranium-238 exceeded 10 percent; otherwise, the results are acceptable. These differences sometimes occur in field duplicates when the analytical results are small. | ||
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IUNCONTROLLED DOCUlVIENT I Terrestrial Background Study (TBS) (T05) - Rev. I Table 3-1. Precision Using Field Duplicates ROI' '' PROis Sample ID. Cs-137 ii-233,/ 234 . U-238 . Ra-226 Ra 7228 Th-237 Resrilt Re.$ult Result Result , Result' Result WVDP-SS-SY-05-03-02-0-15-073112 0.289 0.390 0.360 2.030 0.743 0.743 WVDP-SS-SY-05-11-02-0-15-073112 0.274 0.730 0.793 1.866 0.796 0.796 RPD* 5.07 60:72' '75.09 8.4-l 6.95 6.95 CV 3.59 42.93 53.10 5.96 4.91 4.91: | |||
ROI '' PROls Y~233/ | |||
.sample ID C-14 Cs-'1'37 U-238 Ra-.226 :Ra-228 'Th-~32 234 | |||
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* R'esult *Result**: Result *Result Result . R.esult | |||
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WVDP-SS-SY-05-10-03-0-15-080712 1.968 0.341 0.923 0.918 1.910 0.827 0.827 WVDP-SS-SY-05-11-03-0-15-080712 1.809 0 ..338 0.976 0.987 2.192 0.917 0.917 RPD 8.42 0.71 5.58 7.24 13.74 10.37 l0~37 ' | |||
CV 5.95 0.50 ' 3.95 ,* 5;12 9.72 7,33 7.33 3.1.2 Accuracy Accuracy addresses the potential for bias and lack of precision in laboratory analytical results and is typically monitored through the use of standards, spikes, blanks, and control charts, as appropriate, depending on the method. The accuracy requirement for off-site laboratory analyses set in the CSAP is a relative standard error of I 0 percent, as measured at the cleanup goal value, after correcting for precision. | |||
Analytical accuracy is expressed as the percent recovery of an analyte that has been added to the control samples at a known concentration prior to analysis or duplicate analysis of a gamma spectroscopy standard with a known amount of radioactivity. | Analytical accuracy is expressed as the percent recovery of an analyte that has been added to the control samples at a known concentration prior to analysis or duplicate analysis of a gamma spectroscopy standard with a known amount of radioactivity. | ||
The accuracy of data was summarized in terms of relative error (RE). This calculation reflects the degree to which the measured value agrees with the actual value, in terms of percent of the actual value. RE is calculated as: * % RE = Measured Value Actual Value x 100 Actual Value Table 3-2 shows the results of accuracy determinations for LCS and LCSD samples. 3.1.3 Representativeness | The accuracy of data was summarized in terms of relative error (RE). This calculation reflects the degree to which the measured value agrees with the actual value, in terms of percent of the actual value. RE is calculated as: * | ||
*Representativeness is guaranteed by appropriate sampling and analytical protocols and by collecting sufficient samples or obtaining sufficient measurements such that uncertainties July 2014 3-3 | % RE = Measured Value ~ Actual Value x 100 Actual Value Table 3-2 shows the results of accuracy determinations for LCS and LCSD samples. | ||
* Number.of | 3.1.3 Representativeness | ||
.. Accuracy Accuracy Accuracy Deviation* | *Representativeness is guaranteed by appropriate sampling and analytical protocols and by collecting sufficient samples or obtaining sufficient measurements such that uncertainties July 2014 3-3 | ||
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Alpha Spectroscopy Am-241 93.80 94.86 94.33 0.75 2 Gamma Spectroscopy Am-241 88.37 94.29 91.33 4.18 2 Liquid Scintillation C-14 77.30 98.16 87.73 14.75 2 Gamma Spectroscopy Co-60 99.83 99.83 99.83 NIA 1 Gamma Spectroscopy Cs-137 97.31 99.65 98.48 1.66 2 Liquid Scintillation H-3 88.02 89.95 . 88.99 1.36 2* Alpha Spectroscopy Np-237 96.96 97.69 97.33 0.52 2 Alpha Spectroscopy Pu-239/240 29.12 98.31 63.71 48.93 2 Gross Beta Sr-90 94.90 98.98 96.94 2.89 2 Liquid Scintillation Tc-99 73.64 93.78 83.71 14.24 2 *Alpha Spectroscopy U-232 96.65 97.20 96.93 0.39 2 Alpha Spectroscopy U-234/233 94.78 94.78 94.78 NIA 1 Alpha Spectroscopy U-238 94.69 94.69 94.69 NIA 1 introduced by the heterogeneity of contaminated media are sufficiently controlled for decision making purposes. | IUNCONTROLLED DOCUlVIENT I Terrestrial Background Study (TBS) (TOS) - Rev.1 Table 3-2. Accuracy Data Minimum Maximum Average :standard | ||
There is no formal quantitative requirement for representativeness; representativeness is monitored by ensuring that sampling and analytical protocols are, in fact, carried out during field and laboratory work and that the quantity of data collected is sufficient to allow decision-making with the necessary level of confidence. | * Number.of .. | ||
The data were collected in accordance with the FSP and the standard operating procedures (SOPs) contained in the FSP and the supporting plans and procedures. | Method Nuclide Accuracy Accuracy Accuracy Deviation* Measurements* | ||
The data are considered representative of the field conditions and locations where they were collected. | Alpha Spectroscopy Am-241 93.80 94.86 94.33 0.75 2 Gamma Spectroscopy Am-241 88.37 94.29 91.33 4.18 2 Liquid Scintillation C-14 77.30 98.16 87.73 14.75 2 Gamma Spectroscopy Co-60 99.83 99.83 99.83 NIA 1 Gamma Spectroscopy Cs-137 97.31 99.65 98.48 1.66 2 Liquid Scintillation H-3 88.02 89.95 . 88.99 1.36 2* | ||
3.1.4 Completeness Completeness is a measure Of the degree to which the amount of sample data collected meets the scope and a measure of the relative number of analytical data points that meet the acceptance criteria, including accuracy, precision, and any other criteria required by the specific analytical . method used. Completeness is defined as a comparison of the actual numbers of valid data points and expected numbers of points expressed as a percentage. | Alpha Spectroscopy Np-237 96.96 97.69 97.33 0.52 2 Alpha Spectroscopy Pu-239/240 29.12 98.31 63.71 48.93 2 Gross Beta Sr-90 94.90 98.98 96.94 2.89 2 Liquid Scintillation Tc-99 73.64 93.78 83.71 14.24 2 | ||
The data completeness goal for the CSAP is 80 percent, consistent with the Phase 1 Final Status Survey Plan* (FSSP). Completeness is calculated after the QC data: have been evaluated, and the results applied to the measurement data. In addition to results identified as being outside of the QC limits established for the method, broken or spilled samples, or samples that could not be analyzed for any other reason, are included in the assessment of completeness. | *Alpha Spectroscopy U-232 96.65 97.20 96.93 0.39 2 Alpha Spectroscopy U-234/233 94.78 94.78 94.78 NIA 1 Alpha Spectroscopy U-238 94.69 94.69 94.69 NIA 1 introduced by the heterogeneity of contaminated media are sufficiently controlled for decision making purposes. There is no formal quantitative requirement for representativeness; representativeness is monitored by ensuring that sampling and analytical protocols are, in fact, carried out during field and laboratory work and that the quantity of data collected is sufficient to allow decision-making with the necessary level of confidence. | ||
The percent of valid results is reported as completeness. | The data were collected in accordance with the FSP and the standard operating procedures (SOPs) contained in the FSP and the supporting plans and procedures. The data are considered representative of the field conditions and locations where they were collected. | ||
The completeness will be calculated as follows: | 3.1.4 Completeness Completeness is a measure Of the degree to which the amount of sample data collected meets the scope and a measure of the relative number of analytical data points that meet the acceptance criteria, including accuracy, precision, and any other criteria required by the specific analytical | ||
x 100 T Where: T | . method used. Completeness is defined as a comparison of the actual numbers of valid data points and expected numbers of points expressed as a percentage. The data completeness goal for the CSAP is 80 percent, consistent with the Phase 1 Final Status Survey Plan* (FSSP). | ||
These were the data sets where all the data were rejected. | Completeness is calculated after the QC data: have been evaluated, and the results applied to the measurement data. In addition to results identified as being outside of the QC limits established for the method, broken or spilled samples, or samples that could not be analyzed for any other reason, are included in the assessment of completeness. The percent of valid results is reported as completeness. The completeness will be calculated as follows: | ||
Reasons for this are discussed in the Radiological Interferences Technical Memorandum (SEC 2013). Table 3-3. Completeness Data TO 05R01 TO 05PROI* Nu.clicle . Percent Valid Nuclide *Percent Valid Am-241 97.5 Ac-227 100 C-14 100 Co-60 100 Cm-243/244 97.5 Cd-113m 100 Cs-137 100 Eu-154 100 I-129 Q.00 H-3 95 Np-237 100 Pa-231 0.00 Pu-238 97.5 Ra-226 100 Pu-239/240 97.5 Ra-228 100 Pu-241 100 Sb-125 100 Sr-90 100 Sn-126 100 Tc-99 100 Th-229 75 U-232 100 Th-232 100 U-233/234 100 U-235 97.5 U-238 100 3.1.5 Comparability Comparability refers to how well data sets generated by CSAP work pertaining to the decisions that need to be made. Comparability is a qualitative parameter expressing the confidence with which one data set can be compared with another. The comparability of the data, a relative measure, is influenced by sampling and analytical procedures. | T-(I+NC) | ||
The data was collected with the specific protocols in the FSP. The collection methods were in accordance with the CSAP; therefore, this data set and future data sets should be comparable regardless of who obtains the sample or performs the analysis. | Completeness(%)= x 100 T | ||
3.2 Gamma Walkover Quality Assurance GWS QA includes the following: | Where: | ||
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IUNCONTROLLED DOCUMENT I Terrestrial Background Study (TBS) (T05) - Rev.1 NC Number of results n.ot collected (e.g., bottles broken, etc.) for a method and a matrix. | |||
Table 3-3 shows that the 80 percent completeness goal was met except for iodine-129 and protactinium-231. These were the data sets where all the data were rejected. Reasons for this are discussed in the Radiological Interferences Technical Memorandum (SEC 2013). | |||
Table 3-3. Completeness Data TO 05R01 TO 05PROI* | |||
Nu.clicle . Percent Valid Nuclide *Percent Valid Am-241 97.5 Ac-227 100 C-14 100 Co-60 100 Cm-243/244 97.5 Cd-113m 100 Cs-137 100 Eu-154 100 I-129 Q.00 H-3 95 Np-237 100 Pa-231 0.00 Pu-238 97.5 Ra-226 100 Pu-239/240 97.5 Ra-228 100 Pu-241 100 Sb-125 100 Sr-90 100 Sn-126 100 Tc-99 100 Th-229 75 U-232 100 Th-232 100 U-233/234 100 U-235 97.5 U-238 100 3.1.5 Comparability Comparability refers to how well data sets generated by CSAP work pertaining to the decisions that need to be made. Comparability is a qualitative parameter expressing the confidence with which one data set can be compared with another. The comparability of the data, a relative measure, is influenced by sampling and analytical procedures. The data was collected with the specific protocols in the FSP. The collection methods were in accordance with the CSAP; therefore, this data set and future data sets should be comparable regardless of who obtains the sample or performs the analysis. | |||
3.2 Gamma Walkover Quality Assurance GWS QA includes the following: | |||
* Each detector was calibrated according to procedure SEC-RP-08, Workplace Monitoring. | * Each detector was calibrated according to procedure SEC-RP-08, Workplace Monitoring. | ||
* Instruments were set-up and checked according to procedure SEC-RP-52, Set-up and Operability Tests for Portable Field Instruments. | * Instruments were set-up and checked according to procedure SEC-RP-52, Set-up and Operability Tests for Portable Field Instruments. This establishes reference readings and a | ||
This establishes reference readings and a +/-20 percent acceptance range. July 2014 3-5 | +/-20 percent acceptance range. | ||
* Instruments were checked with a source of known radioactivity and for background according to procedure SEC-RP-53, Operability Tests -Field Instruments. | July 2014 3-5 | ||
Instruments all passed the specification that source and background checks fall within +/-20 percent of their original set-up readings. | |||
* A 30-second measurement was made each day before use and at the end of the day at a reference location as specified in the FSP. Control charts were generated and an example is provided in Appendix D. In addition to the measures listed above, each different. | IUNCONTROLLED DOCUIVIENT I Terrestrial Background Study (TBS) (TOS) - Rev.1 | ||
detector was to be used to survey a | * Instruments were checked with a source of known radioactivity and for background according to procedure SEC-RP-53, Operability Tests - Field Instruments. Instruments all passed the specification that source and background checks fall within +/-20 percent of their original set-up readings. | ||
It is expected that the moisture content will equilibrate over the course of several weather seasons. When the survey of the | * A 30-second measurement was made each day before use and at the end of the day at a reference location as specified in the FSP. Control charts were generated and an example is provided in Appendix D. | ||
I Calibration Date of: Number of | In addition to the measures listed above, each different. detector was to be used to survey a 1OO-m2 area established in Background Reference Area 1. The purpose was to allow measurements made by different detectors of the same type (FIDLER or NaI) to be normalized, if needed. A tarp was then placed over the area to attain, over time, and maintain stable soil moisture content. Soil moisture may have an impact on the detector response. It is expected that the moisture content will equilibrate over the course of several weather seasons. | ||
When the survey of the 1OO-m2 area was performed, two FIDLER and two NaI detectors were used. The number of measurements, minimum, maximum, average, and standard deviation for each detector at the 1OO-m 2 test plot are shown in Table 3-4. Now that the 1OO-m2 plot on Background Reference Area I has been established, future site survey work can begin with the survey of this plot. | |||
*: Mi.nimum . | Table 3-4. Detector Statistics (Readings in cpm) | ||
'Average Std*. Dev. FIDLER ' ; 119204 I 6/13/13 08/02/12 576 7,098 12,547 9,629 876 07121 lA 183995 I 7/24/13 08/02112 389 7,119 13,148 10, 181 858 091806Al Nal | ., ~ateineter I Calibration Date of: Number of | ||
The two FIDLER detectors exhibited a 552 cpm difference in the mean response. | *: Mi.nimum . M~ximum. 'Average Std*. Dev. | ||
The NaI detectors exhibited a 709 cpm difference in. the mean response. | Detector SN ,b~e* c>~te: Surv~v ' | ||
A way to normalize the detector response would have been to add 276 cpm to the response of one FIDLER and subtract 276 cpm from the response of the other FIDLER. Similarly, 355 cpm could be added to the response of one Nal detector and 354 cpm could be subtracted from the response of the other Nal detector. | * Me~surem~nis FIDLER ' ; | ||
Such normalization would affect the response of the detectors by less than 5 percent. This would have virtually no impact in the GWS data interpretation. | 119204 I 6/13/13 08/02/12 576 7,098 12,547 9,629 876 07121 lA 183995 I 7/24/13 08/02112 389 7,119 13,148 10, 181 858 091806Al Nal 216510 I 08/02112 08/02/12 383 5,594 8,423 6,966 500 PR242829 262318 I 06/21/13 08/02/12 233 5,850 10,302 7,676 797 PR240330 A t-test showed that the mean count rate of the FIDLER and the NAI detectors were different with 99 percent confidence. The two FIDLER detectors exhibited a 552 cpm difference in the mean response. The NaI detectors exhibited a 709 cpm difference in. the mean response. A way to normalize the detector response would have been to add 276 cpm to the response of one FIDLER and subtract 276 cpm from the response of the other FIDLER. Similarly, 355 cpm could be added to the response of one Nal detector and 354 cpm could be subtracted from the response of the other Nal detector. | ||
The gamma radiation contours shown in Figures 2-1 and 2-2 are +/-2,000 cpm. Because the results of the two detector pairs shown in Table 3-3 is considered typical, normalization of detector response would not have added value to the way the data was interpreted. | Such normalization would affect the response of the detectors by less than 5 percent. This would have virtually no impact in the GWS data interpretation. The gamma radiation contours shown in Figures 2-1 and 2-2 are +/-2,000 cpm. Because the results of the two detector pairs shown in Table 3-3 is considered typical, normalization of detector response would not have added value to the way the data was interpreted. The differences in the detector response are considered July 2014 3-6 | ||
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Verification that hard copy records from the laboratory matched the EDD was also completed. | IUNCONTROLLED DOCUMENT I Terrestrial Background Study (TBS) (T05) - Rev.1 typical because detector crystals of the same media, size, and shape that are operated at their similar plateau voltages with photomultiplier tubes of a similar age will behave as the detectors shown in Table 3-4. | ||
Errors found during verification were corrected. | 3.3 Data Verification and Validation Data verification was performed on 100% of the laboratory analytical data. Verification was performed to assure that samples sent for analysis were analyzed with results returned in hard copy and as an Electronic Data Deliverable (EDD). Verification of completeness of chain of custody records was performed. Verification that hard copy records from the laboratory matched the EDD was also completed. Errors found during verification were corrected. | ||
Data deliverables meet U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Level IV quality. Contract Laboratory Procedure (CLP)-like data packages were provided by the analytical laboratory to support independent third party validation. | Data deliverables meet U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Level IV quality. Contract Laboratory Procedure (CLP)-like data packages were provided by the analytical laboratory to support independent third party validation. Ten percent of analyses were validated by an independent third party. The independent third party performed validation according to the US. | ||
Ten percent of analyses were validated by an independent third party. The independent third party performed validation according to the US. Department of Energy NNSA Service Center Model Data Validation Procedure (AQA 2010) and the applicable methods. All data were used in computations (e.g., means of data sets) unless it was rejected by the validator. | Department of Energy NNSA Service Center Model Data Validation Procedure (AQA 2010) and the applicable methods. | ||
The data that was rejected is shown in Appendix B. Further discussion of data validation is provided in the Radiological Interferences Technical Memorandum (SEC 2013). Reasons for rejected data were: " Samples with a negative result with an absolute value greater than the MDC, | All data were used in computations (e.g., means of data sets) unless it was rejected by the validator. The data that was rejected is shown in Appendix B. Further discussion of data validation is provided in the Radiological Interferences Technical Memorandum (SEC 2013). | ||
Reasons for rejected data were: | |||
" Samples with a negative result with an absolute value greater than the MDC, | |||
* fodine-129 results where there was significant interference from a gamma photo-peak from naturally occurring bismuth-212, and | * fodine-129 results where there was significant interference from a gamma photo-peak from naturally occurring bismuth-212, and | ||
* Samples where the chemical yield was less than 10 percent and with results less than the MDC. July 2014 3-7 | * Samples where the chemical yield was less than 10 percent and with results less than the MDC. | ||
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IU~CONTROLLED DOCU Terrestrial Background Study (TBS) (TOS) - Rev. 1 Table B-1. Reference Area 1 Sample ROis Cm243 Cm243 Am241 Am241 Am241 C14 C14 C14 Cm243/244 Location 244 244 Result Error MDA Result Error MDA MDA Result Error 01 0.099 | |||
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WEST VALLEY DEMONSTRATION PROJECT TERRESTRIAL BACKGROUND STUDY for TASK ORDERS WEST VALLEY DEMONSTRATION PROJECT ENVIRONMENTAL CHARACTERIZATION SERVICES WEST VALLEY, NEW YORK SEC-TBS Rev.1 July 2014 Prepared for:
U.S. Department of Energy West Valley Demonstration Project (WVDP)
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IUNCONTROLLED DOCUlVIENT I Terrestrial Background Study (TBS) (T05) - Rev. 1 West Valley Demonstration Project Terrestrial Background Study
.U.S. Department of Energy West Valley Demonstration Project West Valley, New York*
Contract No.: DE-EM0001242 TBS APPROVALS By their specific signature, the undersigned certify that they prepared, reviewed, or provided comments on this Terrestrial Background Study (TBS) for the DOE West Valley Demonstration Project, West Valley, New York.
PREPARED BY:
July 17, 2014 Project Manager Date Steven Green, CHP, PMP illdep~Revi~
Jason Hubler July 17, 2014 Date APPROVED BY:
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July 16, 2014 Date Andrew Lombardo, CHP July 17, 2014 Project Manager Date Steven Green, CHP, PMP TBD by PM/RM Effective Date July 2014 Ill
IUNCONTROLLED DOCUMENT I Terrestrial Background Study (TBS) (T05) - Rev. I TABLE OF CONTENTS LIST OF APPENDICES .................................................................................................................. v LIST OF FIGURES ........................................................................................................................ vi LIST OF TABLES .... :.................................................................................................................... vi ABBREVIATIONS, ACRONYMS, AND SYMBOLS ............................................................... vii EXECUTIVE
SUMMARY
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1.0 INTRODUCTION
- '************************************************************ 1-1 1.1 Site Description .... ;............................................................................................... 1-1 1.2 Project Description ............................................................................................... 1-2 1.3 Objective ............................................................................. :................................ 1-2 2.0 CHARACTERIZATION ACTIVITIES AND RESULTS .............................................. 2-1 2 .1 Gamma Walkover Survey .................................................................................... 2-1 2.2 Soil Sampling .. *..................................................................................................... 2-1 2.3 Radionuclide Concentrations in Background Soils Near the West Valley Demonstration Project ......................................................................................... 2-2 2.3.1 Background Soil Data from Background Reference Areas .. ;.................. 2-3 2.3 .2 Gamma Walkover Data for Background Reference Areas ...................... 2-9 2.3 .3 Gamma Measurements at References Areas Sampling Locations ........ 2-10 3.0 QUALITY ASSURANCE ............................................................................................... 3-1 3.1 Soil Sample Quality Assurance ........................................................................... 3-1 3.1.1 Precision ................................................................................................... 3-1 3 .1.2 Accuracy .................................................................................................. 3-3 3 .1.3 Representativeness ................................................................................... 3-3 3.1.4 Completeness ..................... :..................................................................... 3-4 3.1.5 Comparability ..................................................................... :.................... 3-5 3.2 Gamma Walkover Quality Assurance ................................................................. 3-5 3.3
- Data Verification and Validation ............................ :............................................ 3-7
4.0 REFERENCES
................................................................................................................ 4-1 LIST OF APPENDICES APPENDIX A: Photographs APPENDIX B: Sample Analytical Results for Background Reference Areas APPENDIX C: Borehole Gamma Logs and Lithologic Logs APPENDIX D: Detector Control Charts July 2014 v
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Terrestrial Background Study (TBS) (TOS) - Rev. 1 LIST OF FIGURES 2-1 Background Reference Area 1 ......................................................................................... 2-5 2-2 Background Reference Area 2 ......................................................................................... 2-6 2-3 Side-by-Side Comparison of FIDLER and Nal Detector Results at Background Reference Area l .................................................................................... ;....................... 2-11 2-4 Side-by-Side Comparison of FIDLER and Nal Detector Results at Background Reference Area 2 ............................................................................................................ 2-12 2-5 Background Reference Area 1 Nal Distribution ............... ;............................................ 2-13 2-6 Background Reference Area 1 FIDLER Distribution .................................................... 2-13 2-7 Background Reference Area 2 N al Distribution ............................................................ 2-14 2-8 Background Reference Area 2 FIDLER Distribution .................................................... 2-14 LIST OF TABLES 1-1 Primary and Secondary Radionuclides of Interest.. ......................................................... 1-3 2-1 Background Soil Data Great Valley Locatio'n .......................... :...................................... 2-4 2-2 Background Reference Area 1 Radionuclide Concentrations ......................................... 2-7 2-3 Background Reference Area 2 Radionuclide Concentrations ......................................... 2-8 2-4 Summary of Statistical Comparisons ............................................................................... 2-9 2-5 Summary Statistics for Each Detector Type .................................................................. 2-10 2~6 Gamma Measurements at Each Sample Location .. :.......................................... ."........... 2-15 3-1 Precision Using Field Duplicates ..................................................................................... 3-3 3-2 Accuracy Data .................................................................................................................. 3-4 3-3 Completeness Data...................................................................... ;.................................... 3-5 3-4 Detector Statistics ............................................................................................................ 3-6 July 2014 vi
IUNCONTROLLED DOCUMENT I Terrestrial Background Study (TBS) (TOS) - Rev. 1 ABBREVIATIONS, ACRONYMS, AND SYMBOLS ANL Argonne National Laboratory CLP Contract Laboratory Procedure cm centimeter cpm counts per minute CSAP Characterization Sampling and Analysis Plan CV Coefficient of Variation DER Normalized Absolute Difference DOE U.S. Department of Energy DP Decommissioning Plan dpm disintegration per minute ECS Environmental Characterization Services EDD Electronic Data Deliverable EPA U.S. Environmental Protection Agency FIDLER Field Instrument for Detection of Low-Energy Radiation FSP Field Sampling Plan FSSP Final Status Survey Plan ft foot/feet g gram GPS Global Positioning System GWS Gamma Walkover Survey HLW High-Level Waste km kilometer LAGGSS Large Area GPS Gamma Survey System Le Lower Critical Level LCS Laboratory Control Sample LCSD Laboratory Control Sample Duplicate LLRW Low-level Radioactive Waste m meter m2 square meter mis meters per second MARS SIM Multi-Agency Radiation Survey and Site Investigation Manual MDA Minimum Detectable Activity MDC Minimum Detectable Concentration NaI
- Sodium Iodide NY SERDA New York State Energy Research and Development Authority pCi p1cocunes PDOP Position Dilution of Precision PROI Potential Radionuclide of Interest QA Quality Assurance QC Quality Control RE Relative Error ROI Radionuclide of Interest RPD Relative Percent Difference SEC Safety and Ecology Corporation SOP Standard Operating Procedure TBS Terrestrial Background Study July 2014 Vil
IUNCONTROLLED DOCUMENT I Terrestrial Background Study (TBS) (TOS) - Rev. 1 TRU Transuranic UTL Upper Tolerance Limit WNYNSC Western New York Nuclear Service Center WVDP West Valley Demonstration Project July 2014 viii
IUNCONTROLLED DOCUMENT I Terrestrial Background Study (TBS) (TOS) - Rev. 1 EXECUTIVE
SUMMARY
Radiological characterization of background reference areas is the subject of this Terrestrial Background Study (TBS). Background reference areas were characterized to determine the background radionuclide concentrations allowing a comparison to results of samples collected at locations potentially impacted by past operations at the West Valley Demonstration Project (WVDP).
Two background reference areas ~ere selected to represent sand and gravel near surface geology and an area of Lavery till near surface geology. These two different surface geologies are present at WVDP. The geology on the north plateau is typically sand and gravel. The geology on the South Plateau is typically Lavery till.
Characterization was performed in accordance with the Field Sampling Plan (FSP) for Task Order 5, West Valley Demonstration Project Environmental Characterization Services (SEC 2012). Each background reference area was characterized by performing gamma walkover surveys (GWSs), collecting soil samples with a hand auger and with a geoprobe, scanning collected soil cores for gamma radiation, performing down-hole gamma logging in some cases, and performing a civil survey to record the sampling locations. The results of this characterization are provided in this TBS.
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1.0 INTRODUCTION
This introductory section contains a site description, project description, and objectives.
1.1 Site Description The West Valley Demonstration Project (WVDP) (established to implement the WVDP Act) is located on approximately 152 acres within the 3,345-acre Western New York Nuclear Service Center (WNYNSC), owned by the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) in rural Cattaraugus County, *about 35 miles south of Buffalo, New York. The WVDP site is complex, involving a large number of potential radionuclides of concern and a variety of historical processes and events that are known to have or may have released contaminants into the environment. Known affected environmental media include surface soils, subsurface soils, groundwater, surface water, and sediments. The decommissioning of the WVDP site will involve a sequential set of activities that will vary significantly depending on the exact location and activity purpose.
WVDP is a unique operation within the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE). The West Valley Demonstration Project Act of* I 980 directed the Secretary of Energy to unde1iake five major activities, as follows:
- Solidify the liquid high-level waste (HL W) stored at WNYNSC into a form suitable for transportation and disposal (completed);
- Develop containers for the ~olidified HL W suitable for permanent disposal of the HL W (completed);
- Transport the waste to a federal repository for disposal (pending);
- Dispose of low-level radioactive waste (LLRW) and transuranic (TRU) waste produced by the Project (in progress); and
- Decontaminate and decommission the HL W storage tanks (PUREX and THO REX HL W tanks deactivated, July 2003), the HL W solidification facilities (in progress), and any material and hardware used in connection with the Project (in progress).
Decommissioning of the site will occur in two phases. Phase I of the decommissioning will entail removal of the Main Plant Process Building, the Low-Level Waste Treatment Facility, and certain other facilities within the WVDP area, which is known as the project premises. These activities will clean up much of the project premises to standards that will not prejudice decisions on the approach for Phase 2, which will complete the decommissioning. The Phase 2 decision shall be made within 10 years of the Record of Decision and Findings Statement documenting the Phase 1 decisions. Phase 2 actions will complete the decommissioning or long-term management of those facilities remaining at WVDP and WNYNSC following the completion of Phase 1 decommissioning.
Characterization of WVDP premises during and after Phase 1 decommissioning work is performed according to the Characterization Sampling and Analysis Plan (CSAP) (DOE 201 la).
Characterization will be performed by Safety and Ecology Corporation (SEC) under a Task Order contract with DOE. As DOE identifies needed characterization work, Task Orders are issued to SEC with defined work scope.
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IUNCONTROLLED DOCUMENT I Terrestrial Background Study (TBS) (TOS) - Rev. 1 1.2 Project Description This Terrestrial Background Study (TBS) has been prepared for two background reference areas.
Two background reference areas were used because of differences in near surface geology at WVDP. The two different geologies are sand and gravel and Lavery till.
The background reference areas will be used throughout the remedial efforts at WVDP. The overall plan for Phase 1 decommissioning is specified in the Phase 1 Decommissioning Plan for the West Valley Demonstration Project (Phase l DP) (DOE 2009). Refer to that document for a discussion of project history and contaminants. Characterization was performed according to specifications in the Field Sampling Plan (FSP) for Task Order 5 (SEC 2012).
- SEC mobilized the appropriate equipment and qualified personnel to perform the required data collection activities associated with the task. The FSP discusses the gamma walkover survey (GWS) methods, civil surveying, field instrumentation, soil sampling methods, sample chain of custody documentation, quality assurance (QA)/quality control (QC) procedures, laboratory analytical methods, and statistical data evaluation methods. This TBS discusses the results of the characterization effort.
1.3 Objective The objective of this effort was to characterize two background reference areas. The surveys required to meet the objective included GWSs and systematic surface and subsurface soil sampling. The soil samples were analyzed for the 18 radionuclides of interest (ROis) and the 12 potential radionuclides of interest (PROis) as described in the CSAP and listed in Table 1-1.
Also included in the table are the minimum volume of soil collected for each analysis and the analytical method used.
The objective of the GWS was to determine the background gamma radiation signal for future comparisons. The objective of soil sampling was to assess the average concentration of RO Is and PROis in the background. .
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IUNCONTROLLED DOCUlVIENT I Terrestrial Background Study (TBS) (T05) - Rev. 1 Table 1-1. Primary and Secondary Radionuclides oflnterest
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Primary ROis Am-241 5g EML HASL 300 A-01-R (alpha spectroscopy) 1 C-14 100 g EERF C-01-1 (liquid scintillation) 2 Cm-243 5g EML HASL 300 A-01-R 1 Cm-244 5g EML HASL 300 A-01-R 1 Cs-137 500 g EML HASL 300 Ga-01-R (gamma spectroscopy) 0.1 I-129 500 g EML HASL 300 Ga-01-R 0.06 Np-237 5g EML HASL 300 A-01-R 0.01 Pu-238 5g EML HASL 300 A-01-R 1 Pu-239 5g EML HASL 300 A-01-R 1 Pu-240 5g EML HASL 300 A-01-R 1 Pu-241 5g EML HASL 300 A-01-R 15 Sr-90 5g EML HASL 300 Sr-03-RC (extraction, gross beta) 0.9 Tc-99 100 g EML HASL 300 TC-02-RC (extraction, gross beta) 3 U-232 5g EML HASL 300 A-01-R 0.5 U-233 5g EML HASL 300 A-01-R 0.2 U-234 5g EML HASL 300 A-01-R 0.2 U-235 5g EML HASL 300 A-01-R 0.1 U-238 5g EML HASL 300 A-01-R 0.2 Secondary RO ls Ac-227 500 g EML HASL 300 Ga-01-R 0.5 Co-60 - 500 g EML HASL 300 Ga-01-R 0.5 Cd-113m 500 g EML HASL 300 Ga-01-R 1 Eu-154 500 g EML HASL 300 Ga-01-R 1 H-3 100 g EML HASL 300 H3-04-RC (liquid scintillation) 50 Pa-231 500 g EML HASL 300 Ga-01-R 0.3 Ra-226 500 g EML HASL 300 Ga-01-R 0.5 Ra-228 500 g EML HASL 300 Ga-01-R 1 Sb-125 500 g EML HASL 300 Ga-01-R 1 Sn-126 500 g EML HASL 300 Ga-01-R 1 Th-229 500 g EML HASL 300 Ga-01-R 1 Th-232 500 g EML HASL 300 Ga-01-R 0.5 July 2014 1-3
IUNCONTROLLED DOCUMENT I Terrestrial Background Study (TBS) (T05) - Rev. I 2.0 CHARACTERIZATION ACTIVITIES AND RESULTS Each background reference area was characterized by performing GWSs, collecting soil samples with a hand auger and with a geoprobe for samples deeper than 15 centimeters (cm), scanning
.collected soil cores for gamma radiation, performing down-hole gamma logging in some cases, and performing a civil survey to record the sampling locations.
Gamma radiation was measured at each sampling location with both the Field Instrument for Detection of Low-Energy Radiation (FIDLER) and Sodium Iodide (NaI) detector for 30 seconds each, 15 cm above the ground surface. The gross gamma measurements were made before soil samples were collected.
The soil cores were scanned for gross gamma radiation. Down-hole gamma logging was also performed.
- The work performed was specified m the FSP for Task Order 5 (SEC 2012) and briefly summarized in the following section.
2.1 Gamma Walkover Survey SEC performed a GWS of 100 percent of accessible surfaces of each background reference area with a FIDLER detector and a 2-inch diameter by 2-inch tall NaI detector.
The detectors were coupled to a Large Area GPS Gamma Survey System (LAGGSS) consisting of a Trimble Global Positioning Sy1item (GPS) unit coupled to the detector(s) and subsequently downloaded and plotted to provide a visual map and the relative gross gamma activity. The SEC LAGGSS system delivered multiple gross gamma results and coordinates per square meter of surface area. The raw data was processed into graphic depictions of gamma ray count contours.
The data was also used to compare the relative sensitivity of the NaI and FIDLER detectors to the mix of radionuclides present.
The walkovers were performed using the cart shown in Photograph 1 in Appendix A in large open areas of the site. Detectors on the cart were positioned no farther apart than 85 cm to assure the minimum data density of one measurement per square meter is not exceeded. A technician walked with the detector in other areas of the site where caii access was difficult or impractical.
The GWS recorded a survey measurement and a paired position approximately every second.
The GPS attains sub-meter accuracy (x, y data). Data were electronically logged and include coordinates in New York West State Plane feet (NAD83). The data contain counts per minute (cpm), northing and easting (x, y), position dilution of precision (PDOP), date, and time. The average walkover speed did not exceed 0.5 meters per second (m/s).
2.2 Soil Sampling.
Soil horizons are defined as "shallow surface,'; 0 - 15 cm below ground surface; "deep surface,"
15 - 100 cm below ground surface; "surface, 0 - 100 cm below ground surface; and "subsurface," 100 cm and deeper. Shallow surface soil samples to a depth of 15 cm below July 2014 2-1
IUNCONTROLLED DOCUlVIENT I Terrestrial Background Study (TBS) (T05) - Rev. I ground surface were collected using a 10-cm diameter hand auger. Samples deeper than 15 cm below ground surface were collected using direct-push drilling methods.
A sufficient volume of soil was collected allowing all 18 ROis and 12 PROis to be analyzed.
Sufficient volume was approximately 900 grams (g). By collecting surface soil samples from 10-cm diameter holes 15-cm deep and deeper soil samples from 5-cm diameter holes, a sufficient volume of media was collected.
Thirty-second static FIDLER counts and 30-second Nal detector counts were performed at a distance of 15 cm above the ground surface prior to acquiring samples. A physical description of the material sampled, date, and.time was included. Additionally, the location (coordinates) of the sample was recorded in NY State Plane West NAD83 with a quality of+/- a hundredth of a foot
[+/- 0.01 foot (ft)] for each sample.
Hand-auger samples were placed in stainless steel mixing .bowls and homogenized with a stainless steel trowel and packaged in plastic jars or glass vials (for tritium or carbon-14 analysis) as samples. The mixing bowls were placed on plastic sheeting to prevent sample cross-contamination.
Samples taken using direct push methods were collected in acetate liners. Once removed from the steel collection tube, the acetate liners were cut open and the sample was extracted and placed into a mixing bowl for homogenization and packaging. Sample collection was sometimes performed on a table covered with plastic sheeting. The typical sample collection approach was shown in Photograph 2 in Appendix A.
Sample tools and drilling equipment was wiped clean with masslin artd 409 cleaning solution as necessary to remove visible dirt. Tools were scanned for alpha and beta-gamma radiation and a swipe for radioactive contamination was collected. The swipe was counted in a low background counter. The sampling equipment was considered free of radioactive contamination provided results were less than the instrument lower critical level (Le) of approximately 1 cpm for alpha and 19 cpm for beta-gamma radiation. Surface and subsurface samples were scanned for gamma radiation before they were homogenized.
2.3 Radionuclide Concentrations m Background Soils Near the West Valley Demonstration Project Background soil data is discussed in Section 2.3 .1. Gamma walkover data is discussed in Section 2.3.2. Gamma radiation data taken 15 cm above each soil sampling location before sample collection scans of soil cores and down-hole data are discussed in Section 2.3 .3.
Data. used has been validated and more discussion of the validation results is presented in Section 3.3. All data was used in computations (e.g., means of data sets) unless it was rejected by the validator. This is discussed further in the Radiological Interferences Technical Memorandum (SEC 2013).
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IUNCONTROLLED DOCUlVIENT I Terrestrial Background Study (TBS) (TOS) - Rev. I 2.3.1 Background Soil Data from Background ~eference Areas There are three sources of background soil radionuclide concentrations discussed in this TBS.
The first is historical data compiled from 1991 through 2007 at the Great Valley soil sampling location. This sampling station is located approximately 30 kilometers (km) directly south of WVDP. In 2007, soil sampling was reduced to once every 5 years; therefore, the sample collected in 2007 is the last available sample (DOE 2011 b). This data, collected from 0 - 15 cm deep, is compiled and shown in Table 2-1. The original data set was provided in scientific notation and was not altered for presentation herein. The data shown is uncensored; values less than the detection level are reported and values less than the laboratory detector background are reported as are negative values.
The second and third sources are from data collected in July and August 2012 at two background*
reference areas within WNYNSC. The two background reference areas were chosen to represent differing surface geology found on the north versus the south plateaus of the WVDP site.
Background Reference Area 1, shown on Figure 2-1, was in the sand and gravel unit.
Background Reference Area 2, shown on Figure 2-2, was in a surface outcrop of Lavery till.
Both of these locations were evaluated using site historical soil sampling data collected at the WNYNSC air sampling station (FXVDR) at the intersection of Thornwood Drive (Highway 86) and Fox Valley Road. This intersection may be seen on Figure 2-2. Sample analytical data for strontium-90, cesium-137, americium-241, plutonium-238, and plutonium-239 were compared to the same radionuclide analytes at the Great Valley background station. A student t-test showed there was no reason to suspect that the means of the data sets for each radionuclide were different at the 95 percent confidence level (DOE 2012). These two background reference areas were selected on this basis and because both background reference areas are typically upwind of the WVDP site.
Each of the background r.eference areas was 2,000 m2 . Ten equally spaced locations representing 200 m2 each were sampled. Two samples were collected at each location. One was a 0 - 15 cm near surface sample and the other was a 15 - 100 cm deep surface sample. The analytical data from each background reference area is shown in Appendix B and summarized in Tables 2-2 and 2-3.
Naturally occurring radionuclides and anthropogenic radionuclides reasonably detectable in background soils from nuclear fallout were compared to potential on-site radionuclide contaminants using the 95 percent upper tolerance level (UTL). Other radionuclides were compared to three times their uncertainty in accordance with the CSAP (DOE 2011). Tables 2-2 and 2-3 reflect these different methods for comparing data collected in areas potentially impacted by WVDP site operations to background soil data.
The Wilcoxon Rank Sum Test was used to compare the mean concentrations of strontium-90, cesium-13 7, americium-241, plutonium-23 8, plutonium-239, uranium-232, uranium-233/234, uranium-235, and uranium-238 found at the Great Valley sampling station to the Background Reference Area 1 and Background Reference Area 2 near surface sample concentrations at the 95 percent confidence level. This comparison was performed as a further check as to whether the Background Reference Areas 1 and 2 were potentially impacted by past WVDP operations.
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- l.36e-2 l .40e-1 l.02e-2 -1.93E-3 3.86e-1 2.4le-2 2.94e-3 l .43e-2 7.63e-1 3.28e-l 0.00e+O 7.78e-1 2.82e-2 9.3le-l l .4le-2 -l.39E-2 9.85e-l l.49e-3 O.OOe+O 2.17e-2 8.83e-l 6.64e-l l .89e-2 6.59e-1 6.9le-2 8.45e-l I .42e-3 2.12E-2 6.93e-l 3.58e-2 -3.96e-3 2.80e-2 5.69e-l l.65e-l 4.7le-3 6.46e-l 2.29e-2 6.85e-1 2.55e-2 -6.07E-3 7.70e-l l.78e-2 2.82e-2 l.77e-2 9.98e-l l.56e-l l.lOe-2 6.39e-l 5.70e-2 6.49e-l l.52e-2 2.50E-3 9.19e-1 5.07e-2 l.70e-2 2.74e-2 2.92e-l -8.88e-3 7.79e-1 l.1 le-1 6.31e-l l .48e-2 3.91E-3 5.20e-l -3.70e-3 l.85e-3 1.06e-2 I .32e-1 4.90e-3 8.lOe-1 6.87e-2 7.48e-l 3.30e-2 2.23E-3 7.98e-1 -2.39e-3 l.9 le-2 l.94e-l -l .48e-2 8.48e-l 5.97e-2 8.43e-l l.75e-3 3.72E-3 7.81e-1 -8.62e-3 2.41 e-2 l.95e-1 -4.76e-3 8.28e-1 4.28e-2 7.60e-1 4.43e-2 -2.30E-3 6.47e-1 4.22e-2 l.38e-2 1.85e-l 2.3le-2 7.92e-l 2.l 8e-l 7.06e-1 l.36e-2 -5.26E-3 6.2le-1 -1.59e-2 4.59e-2 l.03e-l 5.82e-3 5.52e-l 8.35e-2 7.21e-1 l.66E-2 5.lOe-1 -2.82e-2 3.39e-2 7.04e-2 2.67e-3 7.98e-l 5.45e-2 7.52e-l 5.29e-I -7.07-2 l.82e-2 4.70e-l -6.37e-3 l.50e-l 4.l le-2 8.44e-l Ave. l.32e-2 5.19E-3 l.05e0 5.85e-3 7.24E-3 l .94e-2 l.13e0 8.18e-l 2.38e-l 3 .87e-3 5.69e-l 5.30e-2 5.73e-l S_t.
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Values calculated using the computer program Pro UCL.
2 I-129 and Pa-231 data were rejected during data validation. See Radiological Interferences Technical Memorandum for further information (SEC 2013).
3 Cd-l 13m is a pure beta-emitter and cannot be detected by the gamma spectroscopy method used.
NI A- radionuclide result compared to three times individual sample uncertainty.
Background Reference Area 1 and Background Reference Area 2 mean concentrations for all RO Is and all PROis that would reasonably be expected in background soil were also compared at the 95 percent confidence level using the Wilcoxon Rank Sum Test. The comparisons were made separately for the near surface samples and then with the deep surface samples.
The hypothesis tested for the comparison to the Great Valley data set was:
Null Hypothesis H 0 : The mean concentration in the background reference areas is equal to or less than the mean concentration at the Great Valley sampling station.
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Ra-226 1.62 0.267 2.25 1.80 0.277 2.34 Ra-228* 0.708 0.126 1.01 0.902 0.151 1.26 Sb-125 0.003 0.003 NIA 0.002 0.004 NIA Sn-126 -0.000 0.002 NIA 0.004 0.002 NIA Th-229 0.019 0.029 NIA 0.005 0.036 NIA Th-232 0.708 0.126 1.01 0.902 *0.151 1.26 1
Values calculated using the computer program Pro UCL.
2 1-129 and Pa-231 data were rejected during data validation. See Radiological Interferences Technical Memorandum for further information (SEC 2013).
3 Cd-l 13m is a pure beta-emitter and cannot be detected by the gamma spectroscopy method used.
NI A - radionuclide result compared to three times individual sample uncertainty.
Versus Alternative Hypothesis Ha : The mean concentration .
in the background reference .area is greater than the mean concentration at the Great Valley sampling station.
The hypotheses tested when Background Reference Area 1 was compared to Background Reference Area 2 were:
Null Hypotheses H0 : The mean concentration in Background Reference Area 1 (or 2) is equal to or less than the mean concentration in Background Reference Area 2 (or 1).
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The results of these comparisons for the radionuclides are summarized in Table 2-4. If the entries indicate "yes," the null hypothesis was rejected or "no" if it was not. The entries in the table also indicate which background reference data set mean was greater than the other when the null hypothesis was rejected. "NA" in the table means that the radionuclide was not analyzed in both data sets that were compared.
Table 2-4. Summary of Statistical Comparisons Grelit Valley Vs. .* Grea"t Valley Vs. Ref. 1. Vs. Ref. 2 Ref. 1. Vs. Ref. 2 Radionuclide*
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Am-241 No No Yes (1>2) No C-14 NA NA Yes (2>1) Yes (2>1)
Cm-243/244 NA NA No No Cs-137 No No No Yes (1>2)
Np-237 NA NA No No Pu-238 No No No Yes (1>2)
Pu-239/240 No No No Yes (1>2)
Pu-241 NA NA Yes (1>2) No Sr-90 No No Yes (2>1) Yes (1>2)
U-233/234 No No Yes (2>1) Yes (2>1)
U-235 No No Yes (2>1) No U-238 No Yes No Yes (2>1)
Ac-227 NA NA No No Ra-226 NA NA No No Ra-228 NA NA No No Th-232 NA NA No No NA means not applicable. This analyte was not analyzed in the Great Valley background location data set.
The mean concentration for U-238, 0.78 pCi/g, at Background Reference Area 2, was greater than the mean U-238 concentration, 0.57 pCi/g, at the Great Valley location. These results, while statistically significant, are well within typical concentrations of naturally occurring uranium throughout the United States. Otherwise there was no reason to suspect that the mean concentration of any other radionuclide was greater at a background reference area than at Great Valley. This conclusion is an indicator that the background reference areas selected have not been impacted by WVDP operations.
Table 2-4 above shows a statistical difference between the mean concentrations of several of the different radionuclides between the two background reference areas. However, many of the individual sample results used to compute the mean and standard deviation of the data sets were less than the analytical minimum detectable concentration (MDC).
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Table 2-5. Summary Statistics for Each Detector Type
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- Reference Area 1 .Reference Area*-2 Reference Area 1 Reference Area 2 Measurements 26,026 11,318 21,806 8,820 Minimum (cpm) 6,177 7,436 4,697 5,787 Maximum (cpm) 13,184 17,756 11,485 11,450 Average (cpm) 9,684 10,537 6,961 8,248 Std. Dev. (cpm) 926 979 698 794 Shown on Figures 2-3 and 2-4 are side-by-side comparisons of the two detector types at each background reference area. FIDLER detectors are larger and more sensitive than NaI detectors, thus the higher overall count rates for the FIDLER detectors are expected. Also shown on Figures 2-3 and 2-4 are the locations where soil samples were collected.
Figures 2-5 through 2-8 are plots of the count rates versus frequency of occurrence. The data are clearly normally distributed as would be expected for background data sets.
A t-test was performed comparing the means of each detector type at the two background reference areas at the 95 percent confidence level. The t-test was appropriate because the sample sizes were large and the data was normally distributed as seen in Figures 2-5 through 2-8. The mean count rate with both detectors is higher at Background Reference Area 2 compared to Background Reference Area 1 with 95 percent confidence.
2.3.3 Gamma Measurements at References Areas Sampling Locations A 30-second gamma measurement was made with each detector type at.each location before soil samples were collected. These results, along with location information, are shown in Table 2-6.
The gamma signal was logged in each hole formed when the soil cores were extracted at the 10 sampling locations at each reference location. The FSP required this to be done at 15 cm increments from four sample locations drilled 1 m deep in Lavery till. All locations in Background Reference Area 2 (Lavery till) were logged in 15-cm increments, All locations at Background Reference Area 1. (sand and gravel) were logged in 30-cm increments. This field practice exceeded the FSP specifications. The results of the gamma logs at each sample location are provided in Appendix C. Lithologic logs are also provided in Appendix C.
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, Location*., FIDLER(cpm) Nal (cpm)* Northing(ft) . Easting ;(ft) . *Elevation f ft)
Background Reference Area 1 1 10,190 7,278 885995.23 1133639.66 1440.243 2 8,002 6,266 886051.77 1133582.49 1440.075 3 9,962 7,664 886039.35 1133616.68 1440.304 4 9,930 7,202 886036.54 1133666.50 1438.849 5 9,564 7,028 886082.25 1133491.66 1440.165 6 9,232 6,932 886081.27 1133542.18 1440.282 7 9,866 7,406 886082.09 1133588.14 1439.567 8 10,368 7,698 886081.67 1133638.76 1439.738 9 9,904 7,624 886129.60 1133511.15 1438.671 10 9,658 7,244 886132.39 1133560.34 1439.345 Background Reference Area 2 1 9,879 7,284* 890110.917 1134457.852 1394.762 2 11,111 7,875 890108.926 1134506. 751 1395.245 3 9,749 7,108 890066.994 1134484.737 1395.508 4 11,098 8,242 890069.027 1134534.07 1395.804 5 9,507 6,724 890024.338 1134507.902 1396.154 6 11, 139 8,447 890023.73 1134557.031 1396.098 7 9,291 6,530 889979.098 1134533.251 1396.364 8 11,605 8,444 889982.845 1134583.566 1396.743 9 11,489 8,308 889949.628 1134572.237 1396.449 10 11,585 8,396 889936.75 1134608.726 1396.773 July 2014 2-15
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3.1 Soil Sample Quality Assurance The characteristics of precision, accuracy, representativeness, completeness, and comparability are discussed in Sections 3.1.1 through 3.1.5, respectively.
3.1.1 Precision Precision is a measure of the degree to which two or more measurements are in agreement.
Precision in the laboratory results was assessed through the calculation of relative percent differences (RPDs) for the replicate laboratory control samples (LCSs) and laboratory control sample duplicates (LCSDs). Precision was also evaluated for field duplicate sample analyses.
According to the CSAP, precision reflects measurement variability as observed in repeated measurements of the same subsample; for radio-analytical methods, the required precision is reflected by required method detection limits (DOE 201 la). In other words, specifying the required detection limits is equivalent to specifying the required method precision; therefore, specific tolerance limits for precision were not set in the FSP. The results of precision evaluations are simply reported.
Field duplicates are the least precise because they introduce all sample uncertainty from field sample collection through laboratory analysis. Field duplicates are collected as sample splits from the same sample mass. Two samples were extracted after homogenization with hand tools.
These two samples were sent separately for laboratory analysis and the results were compared to establish a measure of precision.
The RPD calculation allows for the comparison of two analysis values in terms of precision with no estimate of accuracy. RPD is calculated as:
.RPD = ( m ~M) x 100 Where:
m = First measurement value, M = Second measurement value, and M =Mean value ofM and m.
LCS and LCSD samples were analyzed for the following:
- Americium-241 by alpha spectroscopy arid gamma spectroscopy,
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- Cesium-13 7 by gamma spectroscopy,
- Tritium by liquid scintillation,
- Neptunium-237 by alpha spectroscopy,
- Plutonium-239/240 by alpha spectroscopy,
- Strontium-90 by chemical extraction and gross beta analysis,
- Technetium-99 by chemical extraction and liquid scintillation,
- Uranium-232 by alpha spectroscopy, and
- Uranium-238 by alpha spectroscopy. .
The LCS and LCSD RPD for gamma spectroscopy were all performed using a calibration check source with 40,000 to 70,000 disintegrations per minute (dpm) in the radionuclide-specific energy channel for the spectrometer. While this is a measure of precision, this amount of radioactivity (dpm) is significantly higher than the amounts measured in the actual samples. The LCS and LCSD RPD for liquid scintillation, alpha spectroscopy, and gross beta analysis were calculated at concentrations that were representative of the soil clean-up goals.
There were 23 LCS and LCSO data pairs that were evaluated. In 74 percent of the data pairs, the RPD was 10 percent or less. Analyses for tritium, carbon-14, technetium-99, americium-241, and plutonium 239/240 each had at least one RPD result greater than 10 percent.
The Normalized Absolute Difference (DER) between the LCS and LCSD is used to determine that the results do not differ significantly (at the 99 percent confidence interval) when compar-ed to their respective combined standard uncertainty. A DER of less than or equal to three is considered acceptable.
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s LCS result D Duplicate result CS Us Combined Standard Uncertainty of the LCS CSUn Combined Standard Uncertainty of the duplicate Ninety-three percent of the DER calculations for the LCS and LCSD were three or less.
Precision for the field duplicates was calculated for cases when both samples analyzed for the same analyte had results greater than the minimum detectable activity (MDA) for each background reference area. This evaluation was performed for cesium-137, uranium-233/234, uranium-238, radium-226, radium-228, and thorium-232 (which is the same as for radium-228).
The results are shown in Table 3-1.
The RPD and coefficient of variation (CV) for uranium-233/234 and uranium-238 exceeded 10 percent; otherwise, the results are acceptable. These differences sometimes occur in field duplicates when the analytical results are small.
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WVDP-SS-SY-05-10-03-0-15-080712 1.968 0.341 0.923 0.918 1.910 0.827 0.827 WVDP-SS-SY-05-11-03-0-15-080712 1.809 0 ..338 0.976 0.987 2.192 0.917 0.917 RPD 8.42 0.71 5.58 7.24 13.74 10.37 l0~37 '
CV 5.95 0.50 ' 3.95 ,* 5;12 9.72 7,33 7.33 3.1.2 Accuracy Accuracy addresses the potential for bias and lack of precision in laboratory analytical results and is typically monitored through the use of standards, spikes, blanks, and control charts, as appropriate, depending on the method. The accuracy requirement for off-site laboratory analyses set in the CSAP is a relative standard error of I 0 percent, as measured at the cleanup goal value, after correcting for precision.
Analytical accuracy is expressed as the percent recovery of an analyte that has been added to the control samples at a known concentration prior to analysis or duplicate analysis of a gamma spectroscopy standard with a known amount of radioactivity.
The accuracy of data was summarized in terms of relative error (RE). This calculation reflects the degree to which the measured value agrees with the actual value, in terms of percent of the actual value. RE is calculated as: *
% RE = Measured Value ~ Actual Value x 100 Actual Value Table 3-2 shows the results of accuracy determinations for LCS and LCSD samples.
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Alpha Spectroscopy Am-241 93.80 94.86 94.33 0.75 2 Gamma Spectroscopy Am-241 88.37 94.29 91.33 4.18 2 Liquid Scintillation C-14 77.30 98.16 87.73 14.75 2 Gamma Spectroscopy Co-60 99.83 99.83 99.83 NIA 1 Gamma Spectroscopy Cs-137 97.31 99.65 98.48 1.66 2 Liquid Scintillation H-3 88.02 89.95 . 88.99 1.36 2*
Alpha Spectroscopy Np-237 96.96 97.69 97.33 0.52 2 Alpha Spectroscopy Pu-239/240 29.12 98.31 63.71 48.93 2 Gross Beta Sr-90 94.90 98.98 96.94 2.89 2 Liquid Scintillation Tc-99 73.64 93.78 83.71 14.24 2
- Alpha Spectroscopy U-232 96.65 97.20 96.93 0.39 2 Alpha Spectroscopy U-234/233 94.78 94.78 94.78 NIA 1 Alpha Spectroscopy U-238 94.69 94.69 94.69 NIA 1 introduced by the heterogeneity of contaminated media are sufficiently controlled for decision making purposes. There is no formal quantitative requirement for representativeness; representativeness is monitored by ensuring that sampling and analytical protocols are, in fact, carried out during field and laboratory work and that the quantity of data collected is sufficient to allow decision-making with the necessary level of confidence.
The data were collected in accordance with the FSP and the standard operating procedures (SOPs) contained in the FSP and the supporting plans and procedures. The data are considered representative of the field conditions and locations where they were collected.
3.1.4 Completeness Completeness is a measure Of the degree to which the amount of sample data collected meets the scope and a measure of the relative number of analytical data points that meet the acceptance criteria, including accuracy, precision, and any other criteria required by the specific analytical
. method used. Completeness is defined as a comparison of the actual numbers of valid data points and expected numbers of points expressed as a percentage. The data completeness goal for the CSAP is 80 percent, consistent with the Phase 1 Final Status Survey Plan* (FSSP).
Completeness is calculated after the QC data: have been evaluated, and the results applied to the measurement data. In addition to results identified as being outside of the QC limits established for the method, broken or spilled samples, or samples that could not be analyzed for any other reason, are included in the assessment of completeness. The percent of valid results is reported as completeness. The completeness will be calculated as follows:
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Table 3-3 shows that the 80 percent completeness goal was met except for iodine-129 and protactinium-231. These were the data sets where all the data were rejected. Reasons for this are discussed in the Radiological Interferences Technical Memorandum (SEC 2013).
Table 3-3. Completeness Data TO 05R01 TO 05PROI*
Nu.clicle . Percent Valid Nuclide *Percent Valid Am-241 97.5 Ac-227 100 C-14 100 Co-60 100 Cm-243/244 97.5 Cd-113m 100 Cs-137 100 Eu-154 100 I-129 Q.00 H-3 95 Np-237 100 Pa-231 0.00 Pu-238 97.5 Ra-226 100 Pu-239/240 97.5 Ra-228 100 Pu-241 100 Sb-125 100 Sr-90 100 Sn-126 100 Tc-99 100 Th-229 75 U-232 100 Th-232 100 U-233/234 100 U-235 97.5 U-238 100 3.1.5 Comparability Comparability refers to how well data sets generated by CSAP work pertaining to the decisions that need to be made. Comparability is a qualitative parameter expressing the confidence with which one data set can be compared with another. The comparability of the data, a relative measure, is influenced by sampling and analytical procedures. The data was collected with the specific protocols in the FSP. The collection methods were in accordance with the CSAP; therefore, this data set and future data sets should be comparable regardless of who obtains the sample or performs the analysis.
3.2 Gamma Walkover Quality Assurance GWS QA includes the following:
- Each detector was calibrated according to procedure SEC-RP-08, Workplace Monitoring.
- Instruments were set-up and checked according to procedure SEC-RP-52, Set-up and Operability Tests for Portable Field Instruments. This establishes reference readings and a
+/-20 percent acceptance range.
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- Instruments were checked with a source of known radioactivity and for background according to procedure SEC-RP-53, Operability Tests - Field Instruments. Instruments all passed the specification that source and background checks fall within +/-20 percent of their original set-up readings.
- A 30-second measurement was made each day before use and at the end of the day at a reference location as specified in the FSP. Control charts were generated and an example is provided in Appendix D.
In addition to the measures listed above, each different. detector was to be used to survey a 1OO-m2 area established in Background Reference Area 1. The purpose was to allow measurements made by different detectors of the same type (FIDLER or NaI) to be normalized, if needed. A tarp was then placed over the area to attain, over time, and maintain stable soil moisture content. Soil moisture may have an impact on the detector response. It is expected that the moisture content will equilibrate over the course of several weather seasons.
When the survey of the 1OO-m2 area was performed, two FIDLER and two NaI detectors were used. The number of measurements, minimum, maximum, average, and standard deviation for each detector at the 1OO-m 2 test plot are shown in Table 3-4. Now that the 1OO-m2 plot on Background Reference Area I has been established, future site survey work can begin with the survey of this plot.
Table 3-4. Detector Statistics (Readings in cpm)
., ~ateineter I Calibration Date of: Number of
- Mi.nimum . M~ximum. 'Average Std*. Dev.
Detector SN ,b~e* c>~te: Surv~v '
- Me~surem~nis FIDLER ' ;
119204 I 6/13/13 08/02/12 576 7,098 12,547 9,629 876 07121 lA 183995 I 7/24/13 08/02112 389 7,119 13,148 10, 181 858 091806Al Nal 216510 I 08/02112 08/02/12 383 5,594 8,423 6,966 500 PR242829 262318 I 06/21/13 08/02/12 233 5,850 10,302 7,676 797 PR240330 A t-test showed that the mean count rate of the FIDLER and the NAI detectors were different with 99 percent confidence. The two FIDLER detectors exhibited a 552 cpm difference in the mean response. The NaI detectors exhibited a 709 cpm difference in. the mean response. A way to normalize the detector response would have been to add 276 cpm to the response of one FIDLER and subtract 276 cpm from the response of the other FIDLER. Similarly, 355 cpm could be added to the response of one Nal detector and 354 cpm could be subtracted from the response of the other Nal detector.
Such normalization would affect the response of the detectors by less than 5 percent. This would have virtually no impact in the GWS data interpretation. The gamma radiation contours shown in Figures 2-1 and 2-2 are +/-2,000 cpm. Because the results of the two detector pairs shown in Table 3-3 is considered typical, normalization of detector response would not have added value to the way the data was interpreted. The differences in the detector response are considered July 2014 3-6
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3.3 Data Verification and Validation Data verification was performed on 100% of the laboratory analytical data. Verification was performed to assure that samples sent for analysis were analyzed with results returned in hard copy and as an Electronic Data Deliverable (EDD). Verification of completeness of chain of custody records was performed. Verification that hard copy records from the laboratory matched the EDD was also completed. Errors found during verification were corrected.
Data deliverables meet U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Level IV quality. Contract Laboratory Procedure (CLP)-like data packages were provided by the analytical laboratory to support independent third party validation. Ten percent of analyses were validated by an independent third party. The independent third party performed validation according to the US.
Department of Energy NNSA Service Center Model Data Validation Procedure (AQA 2010) and the applicable methods.
All data were used in computations (e.g., means of data sets) unless it was rejected by the validator. The data that was rejected is shown in Appendix B. Further discussion of data validation is provided in the Radiological Interferences Technical Memorandum (SEC 2013).
Reasons for rejected data were:
" Samples with a negative result with an absolute value greater than the MDC,
- fodine-129 results where there was significant interference from a gamma photo-peak from naturally occurring bismuth-212, and
- Samples where the chemical yield was less than 10 percent and with results less than the MDC.
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IUNCONTROLLED DOCUlVIENT I Terrestrial Background Study (TBS) (TOS) - Rev. 1 APPENDIX A Photographs July 2014
lu TROLLED DOC Terrestri al Background Study (TBS) (TOS) - Rev. 1 Photograph 1. Detector Cart Jul y 20 14 A- I
Terrestrial Backgrou nd Study (TBS) (T05) - Rev. I Photograph 2. Typical Sampling Arrangement July 2014 A-2
IUNCONTROLLED DOCUIVIENT I Terrestrial Background Study (TBS) (T05) - Rev. 1 APPENDIXB Sample Analytical Results for Background Reference.Areas July 2014
IU~CONTROLLED DOCU Terrestrial Background Study (TBS) (TOS) - Rev. 1 Table B-1. Reference Area 1 Sample ROis Cm243 Cm243 Am241 Am241 Am241 C14 C14 C14 Cm243/244 Location 244 244 Result Error MDA Result Error MDA MDA Result Error 01 0.099 0.065 0.08 3 0.9 18 1.43 1.01 2 -0 .020 0.049 0.109 (O- l 5cm) 02 0.075 0.055 0.067 1.1 1 1.20 0.980 0.043 0.043 0.060 (O-l 5cm) 03 0.212 0.095 0.099 0.617 1.15 0.775 0.086 0.070 0. 102 (O-J5cm) 04 0.004 0.041 0.087 1.21 1.2 1 1.02 -0.050 0.038 0. 11 2 (0-1 5cm) 05 0.014 0.04-7 0.095 1.920 1.1 6 1.34 -0.005 0.045 0.104 (O- l 5cm) 06 0.0 13 0 .041 0.079 1.25 1.04 0.973 0.0 10 0.044 0.087 (0-15cm) 07 0.034 0 .051 0.087 2. 12 1.29 1.49 0. 193 0.117 0.169 (0- 15cm) 08 0.017 0.038 0.071 1.28 1.16 1.03 0. 145 0. 100 0. 147 (0-15cm) 09 0.078 0.147 0.271 0.794 1.22 0.867 -0.095 0.229 0.510 (0-15cm) 10 0.000 0 .03 1 0.072 1.04 1.09 0.901 -0 .027 0.027 0.086 (0-15 cm) 01 0.000 0 .027 0.068 -0.11 3 1.03 0.602 -0 .012 0.036 0.090
( 15-lOOcm) 02 0.006 0.038 0.080 0.019 1.28 0.745 0.015 0.042 0.082
( 15-IOOcm) 03
-0 .026 0.059 0.136 0.192 0.838 0.506 0.037 0.062 0. 109
( 15- lOOcm) 04
-0.005 0.055 0. 118 -0.025 1.25 0.728 -0.004 0.047 0. 105 (15-lOOcm) 05
-0.004 0.030 0.072 0.2 18 0.972 0.586 0.049 0.041 0.047 (15-lOOcm) 06 0.093 0.062 0.076 0.256 0.970 0.591 0.085 0.057 0.069
( 15-100cm) 07 0.000 0.051 0. 108 0.680 1.12 0.781 0.101 0.110 0.180
( 15-1OOcm) 08
-0.006 0.037 0.083 0.13 1 0.941 0.557 0.170 0.099 0.136 (15-lOOcm) 09
-0.011 0.039 0.092 0.427 1.06 0.676 -0.027 0.045 0. 110
( 15-lOOcm)
IO 0.021 0.036 0.064 0.061 1.03 0.601 0.007 0.039 0.08 1 (15 - IOOcm) 1 Units are pCi/g.
2 Error is total propagated uncertainty at two standard deviations .
3 Shaded results were rejected during data validation .
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1u Terrestrial Background Study (T BS) (T05) - Rev. l Table B-1. Reference Area 1 Sample ROis Csl37 Csl37 Csl37 1129 1129 1129 Np237 Np237 Np237 Location Result Error MDA Result Error MDA Result Error MDA 01 0.447 0.030 0.007 -0 .009 0 .589 0.104 0 .002 0 .352 0.018 (O- I 5cm) 02 0 .090 0.009 0 .006 0 .099 0 .049 0.059 0 .000 0.416 0 .028 (O- I 5cm) 03 0 .289 0 .02 1 0.007 0 . 154 0 .05 1 0.067 0.001 0 .333 0.027 (0-1 5cm) 04 0 . 139 0.011 0.007 0. 110 0 .059 0.073 0 .008 0 .3 97 0.029 (O-l 5cm)
OS 0 . 105 0.011 0.007 0 . 129 0 .056 0.085 0 .010 0 .376 0 .022 (0-15cm) 06 0 . 118 0.010 0.005 0 .080 0 .048 0.062 -0.011 0.375 0.027 (0-1 5cm) 07 0 .3 45 0 .029 0.006 0 .2 10 0.042 0 .056 -0 .008 0 .3 5 I 0.024 (0-1 5cm) 08 0.227 0 .020 0.006 0 .099 0 .060 0 .072 0 .018 0.415 0.0 16 (0-1 5cm) 09 0 .065 0.007 0.006 0.110 0 .060 0.094 0 .016 0.445 0.031 (0-1 5cm) 10 0.047 0 .006 0 .004 0 .093 0 .029 0.045 0 .009 0.378 0 .034 (0-15cm) 01 0 .002 0.004 0.006 0.110 0 .052 0 .066 0 .008 0 .356 0.017 (15-IOOcm) 02 0 .198 0.019 0.008 0.106 0 .055 0.086 0 .004 0.331 0.022
( 15-IOOcm) 03 0 .013 0.005 0.006 0.128 0 .057 0.086 0 .003 0.246 0.010
( 15- IOOcm) 04 0 .061 0.007 0.005 0.129 0 .035 0 .052 0.018 0 .324 0 .022
( 15-lOOcm)
OS 0.002 0.003 0.005 0 .2 13 0.054 0.057 0 .004 0.234 0.015
( 15 -IOOcm) 06 0 . 176 0.0 13 0 .006 0.142 0 .061 0.073 -0.005 0 .270 0.018
( 15-1 OOcm) 07 0 .095 0.009 0.006 0 . 113 0 .053 0.079 0 .005 0 .355 0 .023
( 15- IOOcm) 08
-0 .001 0.017 0.006 0.194 0 .051 0.057 0 .003 0 .302 0.015
( 15-IOOcm) 09 0 .079 0.008 0 .006 0.137 0 .048 0.062 0.002 0 .247 0.0 13
( 15-IOOcm) 10 0.047 0.006 0.005 0 . 142 0 .048 0.056 0 .002 0 .211 0 .01 1
( 15-IOOcm) 1 Units are pCi/ g.
2 Error is total propagated uncertainty at two standard deviations.
3 Shaded results were rejected durin g data validation .
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IUNCO TTROLLEDDOCUME Tl Terrestrial Background Study (TBS) (TOS) - Rev. 1 Table B-1. Reference Area 1 Sample ROis Pu238 Pu238 Pu238 Pu239/240 Pu239/240 Pu239/240 Pu241 Pu241 Pu241 Location Result Error MDA Result Error MDA Result Error MDA 01
-0 .011 0.022 0.052 0.019 0.019 0.025 4 .26 4.71 7.5 7 (0-1 5cm) 02 0.000 0.025 0.055 0.000 0.015 0.036 6.75 5.70 8.79 (0-15cm) 03
-0 .008 0.023 0.054 0.006 0.012 0.022 3.86 4.97 8.11 (0-15cm) 04
-0.007 0.021 0.052 0.012 0.016 0.026 9.25 6.47 9.50 (0-1 5cm) 05 0.000 0.029 0:062 0.0 18 0.018 0.018 3.86 5.80 9.59 (0-1 5cm) 06 0.010 0.038 0.074 0 .012 0.027 0.051 5.03 6.86 11.3 (0-15cm) 07 0.018 0.040 0.075 -0.005 0.026 0.064 6 .95 7.96 12.8 (0- 15cm) 08
-0 .0 12 0. 101 0.243 0 .024 0.073 0. 160 6.23 12.3 20.4 (0- 15 cm) 09
-0.021 0.014 0.055 0.249 0.078 0.045 1.0 l 6.18 10 .6 (0-1 5cm) 10 0.028 0.041 0.070 0.002 0.024 0.054 3.39 6.90 11.6 (0-1 5cm) 01 0.003 0.019 0.041 -0 .004 0.0 11 0.034 3.86 4 .96 8. 11
( 15-lOOcm) 02 0 .012 0.022 0.040 0.012 0.020 0.035 2.63 4.89 8.19 (15 -lOOcm) 03 0.108 0.047 0.046 0. 194 0.059 0.029 7.17 5.05 7.43
( 15-IOOcm) 04 0.011 0.024 0.043 0.005 0.015 0.030 5.04 4.43 6.88 (15 -lOOcm) 05 0.007 0.041 0.084 0.003 0.027 0.061 9.98 8.87 13 .8
( 1 5~ 100 cm) 06
-0.00 1 0.029 0.065 -0 .002 0.014 0.04 1 7.20 7.22 11.45
( 15- IOOcm) 07 0.015 0.029 0.054 0.008 0.023 0.046 4.36 5.95 9.77 (15-lOOcm) 08 0.018 0.022 0.036 0.008 0.015 0.027 3.20 4.90 8.12
( 15-I OOcm) 09
-0 .015 0.043 0.100 0.056 0.041 0.020 4 .21 9.2 1 15.5 (15-lOOcm) 10 0.010 0.024 0.046 0.017 0.025 0.043 2.45 6.0 1 10.2 (15 -lOOcm) 1 Units are pCi/g .
2 Error is total propagated uncertainty at two standard deviations .
3 Shaded resu lts were rejected during data validation .
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1u Terrestrial Background Study (TBS) (T05) - Rev. 1 Table B-1. Reference Area 1 Sample ROis Sr90 Sr90 Sr90 Tc99 Tc99 Tc99 U232 U232 U232 Location Result Error MDA Result Error MDA Result Error MDA 01 0.058 0.210 0.363 -0.230 0.820 1.40 0.000 0.015 0.020 (0-15cm) 02
-0.075 0.160 0.296 -0 .420 0.820 1.40 0.010 0.020 0.038 (0-15cm) 03
-0 . 137 0.174 0.325 0.070 0.830 1.40 0.014 0.025 0.046 (O- l 5cm) 04 0.091 0. 187 0.316 -0.090 0.770 1.30 0.004 0.016 0.040 (O- I 5cm)
OS 0.840 1.40 -0.005 0.015 0.042
-0.253 0.142 0.272 -1.06 (0-15cm) 06
-0 .060 0.166 0.302 -0 .650 0.800 1.40 -0.001 0.015 0.035 (O-l 5cm) 07
-0 .018 0. 148 0.266 -1.30 I. I 0 2.00 0.003 0.015 0.038 (0-15cm) 08 0.022 0.200 0.351 0.040 0.790 1.30 0.018 0.020 0.016 (O-l 5cm) 09
-0 .043 0.136 0.248 -0.550 0.880 1.50 0.008 0.013 0.024 (O-l 5cm) 10 0.029 0.276 0.159 -0 .670 0.890 1.50 0.004 0.018 0.038 (O-l 5cm) 01 0.014 0.147 0.259 -0 .090 0.730 1.20 0.000 0.013 0.018 (15-IOOcm) 02 0.183 0.292 0.484 -0.230 0.740 1.30 -0.003 0.006 0.035 (15-lOOcm) 03
-0.009 0.208 0.370 0.170 0.800 1.40 0.006 0.011 0.016
( 15-1 OOcm) 04 0.083 0.175 0.296 -0.530 0.830 1.40 0.000 0.012 0.016
( 15-IOOcm)
OS -0.700 1.70 0.030 0.035 0.056 0.054 0.147 0.250 0.980
( 15-1 OOcm) 06 0.127 0.164 0.268 -0.960 0.840 1.40 0.006 0.018 0.038 (15-IOOcm) 07 0.037 0.126 0.216 -1.180 0.900 1.50 0.014 0.026 0.048 (15- lOOcm) 08
- 0. 191 0.199 0.318 -0.050 0.810 1.40 0.014 0.027 0.051 (15 -IOOcm) 09 0.075 0.253 0.429 -0.310 0.830 1.40 0.003 0.021 0.043
( 15-1 OOcm) 10 0.127 0.164 0.268 -2.00 1.30 2. 10 0.008 0.028 0.057
( 15-1 OOcm) 1 Units are pCi/g.
2 Error is total propagated uncertainty at two standard deviations .
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TROLLED DOCU Terrestrial Background Study (TBS) (T05) - Rev. 1 Table B-1. Reference Area 1 Sample ROis U233/234 U233/234 U233/234 U235 U235 U235 U238 U238 U238MDA Location Result Error MDA Result Error MDA Result Error 01 0.375 0.084 0.023 0.007 0.013 0.024 0.349 0.080 0.023 (0-15cm) 02 0.448 0.097 0.039 0.008 0.014 0.023 0.367 .0.087 0.044 (0-15cm) 03 0.3 90 0.093 0.041 0.003 0.010 0.025 0.360 0.089 0.042 (0-15cm) 04 0.250 0.066 0.024 0.001 0.003 0.011 0.255 0.067 0.024 (O- I 5cm)
OS 0.031 0.828 0.142 0.03 l 0.769 0.136 0.040 0.027 0.024 (O- l 5cm) 06 0.503 0.099 0.039 0.023 0.020 0.023 0.467 0.096 0.052 (O- I 5cm) 07 0.651 0.125 0.047 0.015 0.017 0.023 0.679 0. 129 0.047 (0-15 cm) 08 0.283 0.071 0.029 0.009 0.014 0 .022 0.21 2 0.060 0.03 1 (0-15cm) 09 1.08 0.179 0.047 0.038 0.028 0.03 l 1.09 0. 179 0.029 (O-l5cm) 10 0.792 0.145 0.043 0.043 0.028 0.012 0.812 0.148 0.040 (O- I 5cm) 01 0.302 0.071 0.026 0.007 0.010 0.014 0.214 0.061 0.046
( 15-lOOcm) 02 0.669 0.124 0.048 0.024 0.020 0.021 0.511 0.103 0.045
( 15-lOOcm) 03 0.478 0. 183 0.147 0.000 0.032 0.045 0.206 0.146 0.20 1 (15- IOOcm) 04 0.291 0.092 0.066 -0 .007 0.016 0.052 0.260 0.088 0.073
( l 5-l OOcm) 05 0.648 0. 125 0.036 0.017 0.017 0.012 0.61 l 0. 121 0.042
( 15- lOOcm) 06 0.602 0.122 0.049 0.020 0.020 0.025 0.7 19 0. 137 0.047
( 15-1 OOcm) 07 0.709 0. 135 0.046 0.038 0.027 0 .025 0.698 0.135 0.059
( 15-lOOcm) 08 0.313 0.071 0.008 0.017 0.015 0.009 0.270 0.065 0.008
( 15-IOOcm) 09 0.804 0.144 0.039 0.047 0.029 0.023 0.744 0. 136 0.040 (15-lOOcm) 10 0.792 0. 142 0.030 0.020 0.020 0.025 0.800 0.143 0.020
( 15-IOOcm) 1 Units are pCi/g.
2 Error is total propagated uncertainty at two standard deviations .
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ITINCO TROLLED DOCU Terrestrial Background Study (TBS) (T05) - Rev. I Table B-2. Reference Area 1 Sample PROis Ac227 Ac227 Ac227 Co60 Co60 Co60 Cdll3m Cdll3m Cdll3m Location MDA .
Result Error Result Error MDA Result Error MDA 01 0.124 0.049 0.078 -0.002 0.009 0.009 -0 .00 l 0.010 0 .009 (0-15cm) 02 0.025 0.065 0.057 0.002 0.005 0.008 -0 .003 0.004 0.007 (0- 15 cm) 03 0.022 0.062 0.074 0.001 0 .005 0.009 -0 .002 0.005 0.008 (0-15 cm) 04 0.036 0.043 0.062 -0 .004 0.011 0.009 -0 .003 0.005 0 .008 (0-15cm) 05
-0 .009 0.040 0.063 0.000 0.005 0.009 -0 .001 0.005 0.008 (0-15cm) 06
- 0. 110 0.040 0.062 0.001 0.004 0.007 0.000 0.175 0.007 (0-15cm) 07 0.031 0.086 0.062 0.001 0.005 0.009 -0.004 0.006 0.006 (0-15cm) 08
-0 .040 0.037 0.055 0.002 0.005 0.008 -0 .002 0.005 0 .008 (0-15 cm) 09
-0 .050 0.040 0.065 -0.001 0.020 0.009 -0 .003 0.005 0.007 (0-15 cm) 10 0.017 0.045 0.049 0.000 0 .004 0.007 -0 .004 0.004 ' 0.005 (0-15 cm) 01 0.013 0.042 0.064 -0 .001 1.655 0.009 0.000 0.004 0 .006 (15 - lOOcm) 02 0.019 0.05 I 0.067 -0 .002 0.006 0.010 -0 .004 0.005 0.008 (15-lOOcm) 03
-0 .05 I 0.039 0.064 0.001 0.005 0.008 -0 .003 0.005 0.007 (15-lOOcm) 04 0.046 0.023 0.045 0.001 0 .005 0.008 -0 .002 0.008 0.006
( 15-lOOcm) 05 0.069 0.022 0.056 -0 .002 0.011 0.008 -0.003 0.005 0.008 (15-lOOcm) 06 0.045 0.040 0.066 0.000 0.010 0.009 -0 .002 0.005 0 .008 (15-IOOcm) 07 0.028 0.080 0.064 0.002 0.005 0.009 -0.002 0.005 0.008 (15-lOOcm) 08
-0 .002 0.084 0.071 -0.002 0.012 0.008 -0 .00 I 0.005 0.008 (15-lOOcm) 09 0.004 0.039 0.058 -0 .004 0.013 0.010 -0.001 0.004 0 .007 (15-IOOcm) 10 0.005 0. 109 0.062 0.000 0.004 0.007 -0 .002 0.004 0.007 (I 5-1 OOcm) 1 Units are pCi/g.
2 Error is total propagated uncertainty at two standard deviations .
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Iu~co TROLLED nocu Terrestrial Background Study (TBS) (T05) - Rev. I Table B-2. Reference Area 1 Sample PROis Eul54 Eul54 Eul54 H3 H3 H3 Pa231 Pa231 Pa231 Location Result Error MDA Result Error MDA Result Error MDA 01 0.002 0.007 0.011 2.28 2.87 4.80 -0.333 0.166 0.261 (0-15crn) 02
-0 .002 0.006 0.009 -1.47 2.43 4 .38 -0 .254 0. 125 0.20 1 (O-l 5crn) 03 0 .002 0.010 0.010 1.39 3.61 6. 19 -0 .358 0. 159 0.256 (0-15crn) 04
-0 .002 0.013 0.009 6.94 2.64 3.88 -0 .332 0.136 0.217 (O-l 5crn) 05
-0 .004 0.004 0.011 -1 .2.7 3.53 6.29 -0.388 0 .174 0.245
- (0-15crn) 06
-0.003 0.006 0.009 3.6 1 3.23 5.31 -0 .252 0 .126 0.198 (0-15crn) 07
-0 .003 0.006 0.009 - I. I I 3.78 6.72 -0.242 0.118 0.186 (0-15crn) 08
-0.002 0.007 0.009 -0.069 2 .87 5.04 -0.394 0.158 0.228 (O-l 5crn) 09 0.002 0.009 0.009 0.090 2.81 4.92 -0.278 0.142 0.223 (O-l 5crn)
IO 0.000 0.008 0.006 1.74 2.70 4.56 -0 . 159 0.092 0. 146 (O-l 5crn) 01
-0 .00 I 0.30 1 0.009 -0 .08 1.92 3.37 -0.491 0 . 147 0.230 (15-1 OOcrn) 02
-0 .003 0.007 0.011 -2.47 3.58 6.48 -0.510 0. 179 0.257
( 15-1 OOcrn) 03 0.003 0.009 0.010 4.634 2.05 3.10 -0.40 I 0.139 0.2 18 (15-1 OOcrn) 04
-0 .002 0.005 0.009 -0 .890 2.72 4 .84 -0.212 0. 107 0.168
( 15-1 OOcrn) 05 0 .002 0.009 0.010 1.58 2.01 3.36 -0.431 0 .145 0.230
( 15-1 OOcrn) 06
-0 .002 0.013 0.010 2.3 1 2.74 4.57 -0.458 0 .153 0.241
( 15-1 OOcrn) 07 0.000 0.022 0.008 0.092 2.87 5.02 -0.430 0.149 0.236
( 15-1 OOcrn) 08 0.000 0.008 0.010 2.09 1.59 2.58 -0 .3 96 0.147 0.235 (15-IOOcrn) 09 0.003 0.006 0.009 -0 .035 2.18 3.82 -0 .527 0.150 0.230 (15-IOOcrn) 10
-0.004 0.006 0.010 0. 124 1.72 2.99 -0 .3 13 0.134 0.2 16
( 15-1 OOcrn) 1 Units are pCi/g .
2 Error is total propagated uncertainty at two standard deviations .
3 Shaded results were rejected during data validation.
July2014 B-7
TROLLED DOC Terrestrial Background Study (TBS) (TOS) - Rev. 1 Table B-2. Reference Area 1 Sample PROis Ra226 Ra226 Ra226 Ra228 Ra228 Ra228 Sbt25 Sb125 Sb125 Location Result Error MDA Result Error MDA Resu lt Error MDA 01 1.62 0.179 0.148 0.649 0 .048 0.023 0.007 0.012 0.018 (0-15cm) 02 1.57 0.149 0.121 0.638 0.044 0.020 0.003 0.009 0 .015 (0-15cm) 03 2.03 0.230 0.156 0.743 0.053 0.025 0.004 0.013 0.020 (O-l 5cm) 04 1.40 0.161 0.139 0.668 0.049 0.023 -0.001 0.010 0 .014 (0-1 5cm) 05 1.64 0.232 0.168 0.648 0.049 0.026 0.000 0.012 0 .017 (O- I 5cm) 06 1.39 0.147 0.117 0.563 0.040 0.017 0.004 0.009 0.014 (0-15 cm) 07 1.37 0. 144 0.119 0.786 0. 104 0.021 -0.003 0.041 0.015 (O- I 5cm) 08 1.71 0.178 0.132 0.769 0.057 0.018 0.000 0.012 0.017 (0-15cm) 09 1.61 0.175 0.138 0.708 0.048 0.020 0.014 0.010 0.012 (0-15 cm)
JO 1.20 0.116 0.092 0.634 0.084 0.018 0.002 0.032 0.011 (0-15cm) 01 1.64 0.170 0. 135 0.846 0.058 0.020 0.00:3 0.011 0 .017 (15-IOOcm) 02 2.29 0.248 0. 166 0.930 0.070 0.022 -0.003 0.013 0.020 (15-IOOcm) 03 1.62 0.164 0.124 0.841 0.056 0.020 -0 .001 0.009 0.016 (15-lOOcm) 04 l.l8 0.160 0.11 9 0.730 0.098 0.021 0.000 0.036 0 .013
( 15-IOOcm) 05 1.68 0. 164 0.138 0.826 0.056 0.022 -0.00 1 0.010 0.017 (15-lOOcm) 06 1.67 0.188 0. 153 0.778 0.051 0.022 -0.001 0.011 0 .018 (15-lOOcm) 07 1.98 0.185 0.135 0.838 0.058 0.020 0.000 0.010 0.016 (15-lOOcm) 08 1.62 0.159 0. 136 0.900 0 .058 0.022 -0.001 0.010 0.017 (15-lOOcm) 09 1.83 0.191 0.150 0.808 0.060 0.022 0.007 0.012 0.016 (15-1 OOcm) 10 1.78 0. 168 0. 126 0.832 0.056 0.024 0.002 0.010 0.016
( 15- l OOcm) 1 Units are pCi/g.
2 Error is total propagated uncertainty at two standard deviations .
July2014 B-8
IUNCO TROLLED DOCUME T I Terrestrial Background Study (TBS) (TOS) - Rev. 1 Table B-2. Reference Area 1 Sample PROis Sn126 Sn126 Snl26 Th229 Th229 Th229 Th232 Th232 Th232 Location Result Error MDA Result Error M DA Result Error MDA 01 0.000 0.005 0.007 -0.016 0.012 0.020 0.649 0.048 0.023 (0-15cm) 02 0.000 0.00 3 0.005 -0 .01 2 0.009 0.015 0.638 0.044 0.020 (O- I 5cm) 03
-0 .001 0.942 0.007 -0.029 0.012 0.020 0.743 0.053 0.025 (0-15cm) 04
-0 .001 0.011 0.006 0.042 0 .012 0.018 0.668 0.049 0 .023 (0-15cm)
OS 0.000 0.004 0.007 -0.042 0 .013 0.021 0.648 0.049 0 .026 (0-15cm) 06 0.000 0.003 0.005 0.136 0 .015 0.017 0.563 0.040 0.017 (O-l 5cm) 07
-0.001 0.021 0.006 -0.043 0.012 0.019 0.786 0.104 0.021 (0-15cm) 08 0.001 0.004 0.006 0.000 0 .009 0.018 0.769 0.057 0.018 (O- I 5cm) 09 0.003 0.002 0.006 -0.014 0.011 0.019 0.708 0.048 0.020 (O- I 5cm)
-0.001 0.015 0.005 -0.030 0.010 0.015 0.634 0.084 0.018 (0-15cm) 01 0 .003 0.001 0.007 -0.047 0.012 0.019 0.846 0.058 0.020 (15-IOOcm) 02
-0.001 0.004 0.007 -0.051 0.014 0.022 0.930 0.070 0 .022 (15 -I OOcm) 03 0.000 0.007 0.006 -0.018 0.011 0.018 0.841 0.056 0 .020 (15-lOOcm) 04
-0.001 0.034 0.006 0.040 0.013 0.081 0.730 0.098 0 .021 (15 - lOOcm)
OS 0.005 0.002 0.006 0.024 0.007 0.017 0:826 0.056 0.022
( 15 -1OOcm) 06
-0.001 0.014 0.005 0.021 0.007 0.019 0.778 0.051 0 .022
( 15-1 OOcm) 07
-0.001 0.004 0.006 -0.005 0.006 0.017 0.838 0.058 0.020 (15-1 OOcm) 08 0.004 0.002 0.006 -0.013 0.011 0.018 0.900 0.058 0.022 (15 -lOOcm) 09 0 .002 0.002 0.007 -0.095 0.017 0.025 0.808 0.060 0.022 (15-1 OOcm) 10 0 .000 0.004 0.006 -0.013 0.010 0.016 0.832 0.056 0.024 (15 -1 OOcm) 1 Units are pCi/g.
2 Error is total propagated uncertainty at two standard deviations.
3 Shaded results were rejected during data validation .
July 2014 B-9
lu TROLLED DOCU Terrestrial Background Study (TBS) (T05) - Rev. 1 Table B-3. Reference Area 2 Sample ROis Cm243 Cm243 Am24l Am241 Am241 Cl4 C14 C14 Cm243/244 Location 244 244 Result Error MDA Result Error MDA MDA Result Error 01 0.013 0.038 0.074 1.55 1.27 1.45 0.093 0.057 0.063 (O-l5cm) 02
-0 .007 0.045 0.099 1.67 1.30 1.36 0.055 0.094 0.163 (0-15 cm) 03
-0 .00 I 0.042 0.090 0 .025 0.762 1.3 I 0. 135 0. 100 0. 149 (0-15cm) 04
-0 .005 0.046 0.098 1.3 5 1.17 1.41 0.098 0.062 0.076 (O- I 5cm) 05 0.017 0.037 0.070 1.9 I 1.40 1.34 0.053 0.048 0.063 (0- I 5cm) 06 0.044 0.046 0.070 1.42 1.09 1.14 -0 .035 0.046 0. 11 2 (0-1 5cm) 07
-0 .01 3 0.034 0.082 1.76 1.34 1.3 7 -0 .010 0.025 0.067 (0- I 5cm) 08
-0 .004 0.040 0.088 2.04 1.43 1.24 -0 .040 0.039 0. 105 (O- I 5cm) 09 0.048 0.045 0.064 1.93 1.34 1.13 0.01 4 0.042 0.082 (0-1 5cm) 10 0 .029 0.049 0.087 1.97 1.40 1.26 0.020 0.037 0.068 (0- I 5cm) 01 0.021 0.046 0.085 1.0 I 0.881 1.07 0.080 0. 100 0 .166 (15-IOOcm) 02 0.046 0.045 0.066 0.759 0.717 0.928 0.196 0. 102 0.1 38 (15-IOOcm) 03 0 .004 0.049 0.101 0 .054 0.664 1.14 0.023 0.057 0.106
( 15-1 OOcm) 04 0 .000 0.039 0. 109 0.979 0 .886 I.I I -0 .024 0.027 0.123
( 15-1 OOcm) 05
- 0. 119 0.062 0.065 1.11 0.918 1.06 0.000 0.030 0.067
( 15-lOOcm) 06
-0 .011 0.032 0.096 0.430 0.627 0.965 -0 .017 0.051 0.128
( 15-1 OOcm) 07 0.036 0.040 . 0.060 0.748 0 .846 1.21 -0 .029 0.050 0.115
( 15-lOOcm) 08 0 .014 0.035 0.067 0.763 0.720 0.93 -0.025 0.025 0.080
( 15-1 OOcm) 09 0.01 I 0.042 0.083 0 .879 0.836 1.09 -0 .018 0.039 0.096 (15-lOOcm) 10
-0 .014 0.032 0.080 1.06 0.890 1.04 -0 .024 0.034 0.089 (15-IOOcm) 1 Units are pCi/g.
2 Error is total propagated uncertainty at two standard deviations .
Jul y 2014 B-10
lUNCO TROLLED DOCU Terrestrial Background Study (TBS) (TOS) - Rev. 1 Table B-3. Reference Area 2 Sample ROis Csl37 Cs l37 Cs137 1129 1129 1129 Np237 Np237 Np237 Location Result Error MDA Result Error MDA Result Error MDA 01 0.398 0.028 0.009 0.150 0.057 0.081 0.000 0.23 4 0.013 (0-15crn) 02 0.236 0.018 0.008 0.221 0.095 0.102 -0.004 0.338 0.026 (O-l 5crn )
03 0.243 0.017 0.006 0.094 0 .047 0.061 0.002 0.260 0.0 14 (O- l 5crn) 04
-0.001 0.004 0.007 0.079 0.057 0.091 0.001 0.308 0.021 (O-l5crn) 05 0.298 0.021 0.007 0.157 0.049 0.063 0.001 0.353 0.023 (0-15crn) 06 0 .2 10 0.015 0.007 0.136 0.074 0.091 -0 .010 0.385 0.029 (O-l 5crn) 07 0.293 0.026 0.006 0.065 0.035 0.056 -0.006 0 .3 10 0.019 (O- l5crn) 08 0 .251 0.022 0.006 0.090 0.053 0.084 0.001 0 .2 19 0.013 (O-l 5crn) 09 0.35 1 0.030 0.006 0.104 0.056 0.087 0.003 0.242 0.01 3 (O-l 5crn) 10 0 .3 41 0.023 0.008 0.145 0.071 0.107 0.007 0 . 186 0.013 (O- I 5crn) 01 0.003 0.005 0.008 0. 11 l 0.059 0.077 0.006 0. 183 0.008 (15 -1 OOcrn) 02
-0 .007 0.005 0.008 0.188 0.044 0.063 0.002 0.266 0.016
( 15-lOOcrn) 03 0.3 50 0.030 0.008 0.114 0.061 0.096 -0 .006 0.271 0.020
( 15-1 OOcrn) 04
-0 .007 0.006 0.010 0. 155 0.071 0.107 0.006 0.270 0.017
( 15-1 OOcrn) 05
-0.005 0.005 0.008 0 .110 0.066 0.079 0.007 0.33 0 0.026
( 15-lOOcrn) 06
-0 .006 0.006 0.008 0.253 0.061 0.060 -0 .00 2 0.277 0.015
( 15-1 OOcrn) 07 0.000 0.004 0.006 0.093 0.044 0.067 0.002 0.3 15 0.016
( 15-lOOcrn) 08 0.001 0.004 0.006 0.090 0.035 0.054 0.002 0.095 0.003
( 15-lOOcrn) 09
-0 .005 0.005 0.008 -0 .001 0.056 0.092 -0 .00 5 0.208 0.015 (15-1 OOcrn) 10
-0 .002 0.004 0.007 0.074 0.058 0.074 -0.006 0.469 0.060
( 15- 1OOcrn) 1 Un its are pCi/g.
2 Error is total propagated uncertainty at two standard deviations .
3 Shaded results were rejected during data validation .
July2014 B-11
ju TROLLED DOCU Terrestrial Background Study (TBS) (T05) - Rev. I Table B-3. Reference Area 2 Sample ROis Pu238 Pu238 Pu238 Pu239/240 Pu239/240 Pu239/240 Pu241 Pu241 Pu241 Location Result Error MDA Result Error MDA Result Error MDA 01 0.000 0.009 0.0 12 -0.002 0.004 0.025 1.69 5.35 9. 11 (0-1 5cm) 02 0.000 0.0 11 0.0 15 -0.003 0 .005 0.030 0.7 19 6.34 10.9 (0-1 5cm) 03 0.006 0.01 1 0.015 0.008 0.016 0.031 -0 .082 6.47 11.2 (O- l 5cm) 04
-0.007 0.0 13 0.041 0.000 0.029 0.060 0.934 4 .58 7.85 (0- 15cm)
OS 0.004 0.033 0.066 0 .010 0 .014 0.013 -4.65 8.73 15.0 (0- 15cm) 06
-0 .005 0.028 0.070 0.0 18 0.036 0.066 - 1.04 13.3 22.9 (O- l 5cm) 07
-0.010 0.027 0.066 0.017 0.027 0.048 - 1.98 9.16 15 .8 (0-1 5cm) 08 0.010 0.030 0.058 0.004 0.017 0.037 5 .74 9.04 15.0 (0-1 5cm) 09 0.0 13 0.025 0.045 0.012 0.021 0.038 2.62 7.09 12.0 (0- 15cm) 10 0.035 0.040 0.061 0.007 0.021 0.045 2.00 11.8 20 . 1 (0- 15cm) 01 0 .000 0.0 10 0.0 13 -0.002 0 .005 0.027 5.27 6. 13 9.91
( 15-1 OOcm) 02
-0.003 0.005 0.029 0.000 0.0 10 0.0 14 4.20 6.56 10.9
( 15-l OOcm) 03 0.000 0.009 0.0 13 -0.0 12 0.010 0.043 -2.93 4.94 8.60
( 15-1 OOcm) 04
-0.0 16 0.030 0.083 -0.011 0.022 0.069 -5.44 13.7 23 .7
( 15- l OOcm)
OS 0.00 8 0. 030 0.059 0.002 0 .020 0.045 7.64 8.7 8 14.2
( 15-I OOcm) 06
-0.0 14 0.039 0.092 0.020 0.024 0.027 5.07 12.33 20 .8
( 15-1 OOcm) 07 0.0 16 0.059 0. 11 5 -0.02 1 0.0 19 0.080 6.0 1 15.2 25 .7 (15 -1 OOcm) 08 0.000 0.030 0.065 0.008 0 .02 1 0.042 0.804 9.49 16.3
( 15- 1OOcm) 09
-0.0 12 0.031 0.084 0.000 0.020 0.055 -0. 133 14 .7 25.3
( 15-l OOcm) 10
-0.015 0.036 0.085 0.000 0.021 0.051 -1. 72 10.5 18. 1
( 15-l OOcm) 1 Units are pCi/g.
2 Error is total propagated uncertainty at two standard deviations .
Ju ly20 14 B- 12
IUI\CO 1TROLLED DOCUME Tl Terrestrial Background Study (TBS) (T05) - Rev. I Table B-3. Reference Area 2 Sam ple ROis Sr90 S r90 Sr90 Tc99 Tc99 Tc99 U232 U232 U232 Location Result Error MDA Result Error MDA Result Error MDA 01 0.016 0.192 0.110 0.560 0.820 1.40 0.000 0.009 0.013 (0-15cm) 02 0 .069 0.165 0.100 0.060 0 .900 1.50 0.005 0.009 0.01 2 (0- 15 cm) 03 0.281 0.267 0.176 0.2 10 0 .880 1.50 -0 .005 0.008 0.03 7 (0-15cm) 04
-0 .008 0 .157 0.08 7 -0 .020 0.860 1.50 0.004 0,009 0.01 2 (0-15cm) 05
- 0. 114 0.216 0.133 0.200 0.780 1.30 0.001 0.028 0.059 (O- I 5cm) 06
-0 .05 3 0.246 0.135 -0.700 0.820 1.40 -0.042 0.031 0. 120 (O- I 5cm) 07 0.049 0.235 0.137 -0.420 0.790 1.30 0.008 0.032 0.066 (O- I 5cm) 08 0 .392 0.345 0.230 -0.500 0.790 1.40 -0.006 0.044 0.098 (O- l 5cm) 09
- 0. 138 0.199 0.127 -1 .000 0 .840 1.40 -0.015 0.040 0.089 (0-15cm)
- 0. 137 0.274 0.168 -1.300 1.000 1.70 0 .022 0.035 0.062 (O- I 5cm) 01
-0.049 0.192 0.104 " -0.170 0.870 1.50 0.007 0.013 0.025 (15-lOOcm) 02
-0.060 0.183 0.099 0.850 0.900 1.50 0.000 0.010 0.014 (15-lOOcm) 03 0 .017 0.181 0.104 0.330 0.730 1.20 -0.003 0.005 0.029 (15 - lOOcm) 04 0.006 0.248 0.141 0.33 0 0.820 1.40 -0.015 0.028 0.073 (15-lOOcm) 05
-0 .031 0.254 0. 142 -0.350 0.760 1.30 -0.008 0.020 0.052 (15-lOOcm) 06 0.092 0.229 0.139 -0.560 0.810 1.40 -0.003 0.022 0.057
( 15-1 OOcm) 07 0.056 0 .229 0.135 -0.520 0.760 1.30 -0.003 0.031 0.068 *
(15 -lOOcm) 08 0.087 0 .236 0.142 -0.890 0.850 1.50 -0.011 0.026 0 .064 (15 - 1OOcm) 09
.0.051 0.246 0.143 -0.210 0 .830 1.40 0.003 0.016 0.034 (15-lOOcm)
-0.060 0.245 0. 135 -0.550 0.930 1.60 -0.005 0.021 0.053 (15 - lOOcm) 1 Units are pCi/g.
2 Error is total propagated uncertainty at two standard devi ations .
July 2014 B-1 3
EDDOCU Terrestrial Background Study (TBS) (TOS) - Rev. I Table B-3. Reference Area 2 Sample ROis U233/234 U233/234 U233/234 U235 U235 U235 U238 U238 U238MDA Location Result Error MDA Result Error MDA Result Error 01 0.799 0.164 0.056 0.031 0.028 0.0 17 0.800 0. 166 0.077 (0-15 cm) 02 0.783 0.167 0.069 0.000 0.022 0.055 0.922 0. 186 0.077 (O- I 5cm) 03 0.725 0. 154 0.077 0.055 0.038 0.034 0.74 1 0. 155 0.072 (O- l 5cm) 04 0.728 0.134 0.030 0.012 0.0 14 0.016 0.798 0. 145 0.053 (0- I 5cm) 05 0.634 0. 185 0.094 0.064 0.057 0.035 0.677 0. 194 0. 108 (0-15cm) 06 1.096 0.222 0.057 0.043 0.038 0.023 1.039 0.214 0.062 (0-1 5cm) 07 0.405 0.269 0.337 0.052 0. 102 0. 193 0.314 0.236 0.3 07 (O- l 5cm) 08 0.769 0.185 0.075 0.058 0.047 0.026 0. 734 0.177 0.046 (0-15cm) 09 0.909 0.243 0.089 0.031 0.056 0.103 0.881 0.245 0. 142 (0- 15cm) 10 0.923 0.207 0.163 0.053 0.057 0.089 0.9 18 0.209 0.171 (O- l 5cm) 01 0.727 0.141 0.029 0.014 0.016 0.014 0.818 0.153 0.029 (15-IOOcm) 02 1.07 0. 176 0.03 7 0.028 0.022 0.022 0.990 0. 166 0.041
( 15-IOOcm) 03 0.955 0.186 0.039 -0 .002 0.012 0.042 1.01 6 0.195 0.039
( 15-1 OOcm) 04 1.06 0. 196 0.030 0.063 0.040 0.017 1.1 38 0.207 0.036
( 15-lOOcm) 05 0.95 0.233 0.092 0.229 0.114 0.086 0.592 0.177 0.092
( 15-IOOcm) 06 0.701 0.1 66 0.050 0.039 0.039 0.048 0.633 0. 158 0.072
( 15-lOOcm) 07 0.509 0. 118 0.028 0.006 0.012 0.016 0.643 0. 137 0.034
( 15-lOOcm) 08 0.796 0. 153 0.05 2 0.031 0.028 0.035 0.870 0. 163 0.048
( 15 - IOOcm) 09 1.07 0.201 0.068 0.029 0.040 0.066 0.899 0.189 0.13 1 (15 - lOOcm) 10 0.688 0. 142 0.033 0.029 0.025 0.016 0.622 0. 132 0.013
( 15-IOOcm) 1 Units are pCi/g .
2 Error is total propagated uncertainty at two stand ard deviations .
3 Shaded results we re rejected during data validation.
Jul y 20 14 B-14
IUl\CO TROLLED DOCUME T I Terrestrial Background Study (TBS) (TOS) - Rev. 1 Table B-4. Reference Area 2 Sample PROis Ac227 Ac227 Ac227 Co60 Co60 Co60 Cdll3m Cdl l3m Cd113m Location Result Error MDA Result Error MDA Result Error MDA 01 0.081 0.034 0.067 -0.002 0.092 0.01 2 0.000 0.005 0.008 (0-15cm) 02
-0 .015 0.118 0.073 -0.002 0.011 0.009 -0.00 3 0.006 0.008 (0-15cm) 03 0.030 0.092 0.06 1 -0.001 0.005 0.00 9 0.002 0.004 0.006 (0-15 cm) 04 0.068 0.028 0.0 59 -0.002 0.009 0.00 9 -0 .00 3 0.00 5 0.008 (0-1 5cm) 05 0.035 0.069 0.069 -0.001 0.079 0.010 -0 .00 2 0.005 0.008 (0-15cm) 06 0.047 0.056 0.077 0.000 0.009 0.012 0.000 0.006 0.010 (0-15 cm) 07
-0 .004 0.069 0.049 0.000 0.005 0.009 -0.003 0.007 0.006 (0-15cm) 08 0.069 0.030 0.05 3 0.003 0.006 0.010 -0.004 0.00 5 0.008 (0-15 cm) 09
-0 .078 0.044 0.058 0.002 0.006 0.010 -0.004 0.00 5 0.008 (0-15cm)
IO 0.043 0.057 0.080 -0 .002 0.062 0.011 -0.001 0.006 0.010 (O-l 5cm) 01 0.035 0.05 3 0.072 -0.001 1.9 1 0.011 0.004 0.004 0.007 (15-IOOcm) 02 0.043 0.072 0.068 0.001 0.007 0.012 -0.001 0.169 0.006 (15 - IOOcm) 03 0.033 0.05 2 0.073 -0.001 0.007 0.011 -0.004 0.006 0.010 (15 - lOOcm) 04 0.081 0.048 0.065 -0.002 0.064 0.01 3 -0.001 0.006 0.010 (15-IOOcm) 05
-0.011 0.066 0.070 -0.001 0.041 0.009 -0.002 0.006 0.008 (15-100cm) 06 0.002 0.038 0.069 -0.004 0.009 0.010 -0.002 0.005 0.008 (15-100cm) 07 0.048 0.021 0.042 0.000 0.005 0.008 -0.001 0.004 0.006 (15-100cm) 08 0.052 0.024 0.046 -0.002 0.006 0.009 -0.002 0.007 0.006 (15-lOOcm) 09 0.039 0.096 0.074 0.001 0.006 0.011 0.001 0.005 0.008
( 15-1 OOcm) 10
-0.074 0.047 0.076 -0.003 0.008 0.010 -0.004 0.005 0.008 (15-IOOcm) 1 Units are pCi/g.
2 Error is total propagated uncertainty at two standard deviations.
July 2014 B-1 5
TROLLED DOCUME TI Terrestrial Background Study (TBS) (TOS) - Rev. 1 Table B-4. Reference Area 2 Sample PROis Eu154 Eul 54 Eu154 H3 H3 H3 Pa231 Pa231 Pa231 Location Result Error M DA Result Error M DA Result Error MDA 01 -0.002 -3.42 0.005 0.012 3.16 5.56 -0.426 0.185 0.297 (0-15cm) 02 0.000 0.006 0.010 -5.60 2.76 4.92 -0.344 0. 164 0.257 (O- I 5cm) 03 0.000 0.008 0.007 -2.66 2.90 5.08 -0.333 0. 137 0.219 (O- I 5cm) 04 0.001 0.008 0.011 -5 .05 3. 59 6.3 5 -0.442 0.145 0.227 (0-15cm) 05 -4.75 2.94 -0.360 0.150 0.239
-0.00 I 0.006 0.010 5.37 (O-l5cm) 06 0.01 1 -2.4 l 2.52 4.52 -0.45 1 0. 177 0.282 0.003 0.007 (0-15cm) 07
-0.001 0.005 0.008 -1 .22 2.65 4.67 -0. 178 0. 110 0.174 (0-15cm) 08 -3. 18 2.74 4.95 -0.43 1 0 . 170 0.242 0.003 0.010 0.009 (0-15cm) 09 -2.53 4.56 -0.349 0.174 0.244 0.001 0.006 0.010 2.54 (0- 15cm) 10 0.003 0.006 0.010 -1.42 2.70 4.76 -0.562 0 . 188 0.296 (0-15cm) 01 1.21 -0.47 1 0. 162 0.257 0.001 0.006 0.010 1.66 2.79
( 15-1 OOcm) 02
-0.002 0.014 0.010 0 .064 1.86 3. 19 -0.333 0. 129 0.203
( 15- lOOcm) 03 -0.812 -0.48 I 0. 195 0.277 0 .002 0.006 0.010 1.63 2.83 (15 -l OOcm) 04 2.8]
-0.00 1 0.162 0.012 0 .717 4.83 -0.523 0. 18.1 0.288 (15-lOOcm) 05 0.003 0.017 0.010 -0.446 2.00 3.51 -0.373 0. 149 0.235
( 15- lOOcm) 06 -0.322 0. 149 0.239 0.000 0.006 0.010 0.445 2.03 3.50 (15 - .IOOcm) 07
-0.003 0.008 0.008 0.506 2.64 4.62 -0.396 0. 123 0.194
( 15-lOOcm) 08 0.000 0.006 0.008 0.432 2.22 3.82 -0.262 0.109 0. 172 (15- l OOcm) 09 0. 170 0.268
-0.001 0.017 0.009 - 1.563 2.09 3.71 -0.593 (15 - lOOcm) 10 0.002 0.007 0.011 -2.25 2.54 4.55 -0.440 0.148 0.232
( 15-lOOcm) 1 Units are pCi/g.
2 Error is total propagated uncertainty at two standard deviations .
3 Shaded resu lts were rejected duri ng data validation.
July 2014 B- 16
lu TROLLED DOCU Terrestrial Background Study (TBS) (TOS) - Rev. I Table B-4. Reference Area 2 Sample PROis Ra22 6 Ra226 Ra226 Ra228 Ra228 Ra228 Sb125 Sb12 5 Sb125 Location Result Error M DA Result Error MDA Result Error M DA 01 1.88 0.199 0 .180 0 .737 0.053 0.028 0.005 0 .013 0.020 (0-15cm) 02 1.69 0 . 175 0 . 151 0 .747 0.05 3 0 .024 0.001 0.01 l 0.019 (O- l5cm) 03 1.4 l 0. 145 0 . 127 0 .553 0.038 0.023 0.003 0.010 0 .017 (O- I 5cm) 04 1.66 0. 175 0 . 136 0.835 0 .056 0.021 0 .000 0.010 0.015 (O-l 5cm) 05 1.40 0.149 0 . 139 0.547 0 .041 0.020 0 .004 0.010 0.018 (O- l 5cm) 06 1.84 0.2 15 0 . 181 0 .893 0 .066 0.029 0 .004 0 .0 17 0 .022 (0-15cm) 07 1.05 0. 13 1 0. 106 0 .551 0 .074 0.019 0.005 0 .03 1 0 .014 (O- l 5cm) 08 1.74 0. 197 0. 149 0 .724 0 .059 0.027 0 .003 0 .017 0 .01 9 (O- I 5cm) 09 1.66 0. 180 0. 150 0 .664 0 .052 0.021 0 .000 0 .012 0 .019 (O- I 5cm) 10 1.91 0.200 0.163 0 .827 0 .056 0.028 0.009 0.014 0 .02 1 (0- 15cm) 01 l.99 0.207 0. 160 0.918 0 .066 0.027 0 .007 0 .012 0 .019 (15- IOOcm) 02 1.75 0 . 192 0. 128 1.08 0 . 143 0.027 0 .001 0 .052 0 .016 (15-IOOcm) 03 2.00 0 .210 0.159 0.799 0 .063 0.025 0 .005 0.014 0 .021 (15 - lOOcm) 04 2.14 0 .2 14 0.166 1.1 3 0 .080 0.031 0 .002 0.014 0 .02 1
( 15-IOOcm) 05 1.64 0 . 177 0. 148 0.779 0.052 0.022 0 .005 0 .010 0 .016 (15-IOOcm) 06 1.76 0 . 173 0. 148 0.828 0 .056 0 .023 0 .004 0.01 1 0 .018 (15-lOOcm) 07 1.42 0 . 152 0. 118 0.682 0 .046 0.019 0 .002 0 .009 0 .013 (15-lOOcm) 08 1.46 0.150 0. 110 0.864 0 . 114 0.022 0 .001 0 .043 0.014 (15 -I OOcm) 09 2.23 0 .2 15 0. 162 I. I 0 0 .073 0.025 0 .005 0 .012 0 .019 (15-IOOcm) 10 1.64 0 . 178 0. 142 0.850 0.057 0.021 -0 .007 0 .012 0 .017 (15-IOOcm) 1 Units are pCi/g .
2 Error is total propagated un certainty at two standard deviations.
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IUl\C01 TROLLED DOCU Terrestrial Background Study (TBS) (TOS) - Rev. 1 Table B-4. Reference Area 2 Sample PROis Snl26 Snl26 Snl26 Th229 Th229 Th229 Th232 Th232 Th232 Location Result Error MDA Result Error MDA Result Error MDA 01
-0 .003 0.012 0.008 0.006 0 .017 0.022 0.737 0.053 0.028 (0-15cm) 02
-0 .002 0.017 0.007 0.000 0.020 0.021 0.747 0.053 0.024 (0-15cm) 03 0.001 0.004 0.006 0.002 0.009 0.016 0.553 0.038 0.023 (O-l5cm) 04 0.005 0.002 0.006 0.070 0.022 0.092 0.835 0 .056 0,021 (0-15 cm) 05 0.000 0.004 0.007 -0 .019 0.011 0.018 0.547 0.041 0.020 (0- 15cm) 06 0.000 0.007 0.008 0.000 0.008 0.023 0.893 0 .066 0.029 (O- l 5cm) 07
-0 .001 0.060 0.006 -0 .019 0.011 0.017 0.551 0.074 0.019 (0-1 5cm) 08 0.000 0.004 0.007 0 .051 0.019 0.030 0.724 0.059 0.027 (0-1 5cm) 09 0 .000 0.004 0.007 0 .000 0.010 0.020 0.664 0.052 0.021 (O- l 5cm) 10 0.000 0.007 0.008 -0 .046 0.015 0.024 0.827 0.056 0.028 (0-15cm) 01 0 .004 0.002 0.008 0 .003 0.008 0.020 0 .918 0.066 0.027 (15 - lOOcm) 02 0.007 0.002 0.007 -0.052 0.013 0.021 1.079 0. 143 0.027 (15 -I OOcm) 03
-0 .002 0.005 0.008 0.002 0.012 0.015 0.799 0.063 0.025 (15 - lOOcm) 04 0.007 0.003 0.008 0.092 0.029 0.037 1.128 0.080 0.031 (15- lOOcm) 05 0.005 0.002 0.006 -0 .041 0.013 0.021 0.779 0.052 0.022 (15-IOOcm) 06 0.005 0.002 0.007 0 .010 0.010 0.018 0.828 0.056 0.023 (15 -lOOcm) 07 0.003 0.002 O.OOS -0 .009 0.007 0.011 0.682 0.046 0.019
( 15-1 OOcm) 08 0.004 0.001 0.006 -0 .006 0.010 0.016 0.864 0. 114 0.022 (15-lOOcm) 09 0.005 0.002 0.007 0.007 0.020 0.019 1.097 0.073 0.025 (15-lOOcm) 10 0 .005 0.002 0.005 -0 .0 15 0.012 0.019 0.850 0.057 0.021 (15- IOOcm) 1 Units are pCi/g.
2 Error is total propagated uncertainty at two standard deviations.
3 Shaded results were rejected during data validation .
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IUNCONTROLLED DO~UMENT I Terrestrial Background Study (TBS) (T05) - Rev. 1 APPENDIXC
- Borehole Gamma Logs and Lithologic Logs July 2014
IUNCONTROLLED DOCUMENT I Terrestrial Background Study (TBS) (TOS) - Rev.I APPENDIXC Borehole Gamma Logs and Lithologic Logs The borehole gamma logs were performed using a Y:z-inch by I-inch Nal detector. The smaller detector was used so that it could fit into the borehole. Note that the smaller volume detector has a lower efficiency and a lower count rate response than the bigger NaI detectors used for the GWSs. Note also that the background count rate taken outside the borehole is less than that taken inside the borehole because inside the borehole the detector is surrounded by the source of gamma radiation signal.
The borehole gamma logs were handwritten while work was performed. The borehole gamma logs shown in this appendix were typed for this TBS. The signed original forms are on file.
July 2014. C-1
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Survey Number: WVDP-MIS-030-8912 Date: 8/9/2012 Time: 0845 RWP No: NIA 8 mvey Location (Site/Bldg)_ _WV_D_P_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ Room/Area/Item ===--------- --------'--------------
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RADIOLOGICAL SURVEY FORM Survey Type: D Job Coverage D Cha.racterization *D Equipment 0 Routine D Uppost/Downpost 0 Mlscellaneous Page_1_of_1_._
Survey Number: WVDP-MIS-034,8912. Date: .8/9/2012 Time: 0752 RWP No: N/A Su rvi~y Location (Site/Bldg) . _WV_D_.P _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _..-..-------~~ _ _ _ _ Room/Area/ltem ~-~-~--------------'----~-
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RADIOLOGICAL SURVEY FORM Survey Type: . D Job Coverage D Characterization 0 Equipment 0 Routine 0 Uppost/Downpost
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UNCONTROLLED DOCUIVIENT PROJECT: West Valley Demonstration Project BOREHOLE: BKG-01-01 Page 1of1 PHASE/TASK: 05 Balance of Site Facilities Radiological Characterization SURVEY UNIT: Background Area 1 DRILLING METHOD: Direct Push BOREHOLE DEPTH: 3.3 ft Borehole Diameter: 2.25 inches LOGGED BY: Eric Koenig DATE STARTED: 8/1/2012 DATE COMPLETED: 8/1/2012 X: 1133639.664 ft 1 Y: 885995.229 ft 1 ELEVATION: 1440.243 ft MSL g I w_J
_J ;3: ui GRAPHIC I I-I a..o:: c.:i MATERIAL DESCRIPTION REMARKS LOG a_ I-a_ 2w ui w w <l'.1-0 (/);?; ::::J 0
Clay, medium plasticity, trace gravel, subround, up to 1/2 CL inch (1.3 cm), subround, 1OYR3/3 Dark Brown.
Clayey Sand with Gravel, medium plasticity, gravel up to SC 3/4 inch, subround to subangular.
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Clayey Sand with Gravel, medium plasticity.
Gravel with Silt and Sand, up to 3/4 inch, subround to subangular; 2.5Y4/3 Olive Brown Bottom of borehole at 3.3 feet (1.0 m).
1 US State Plane, N~w York West 3103, NAD83 (feet)
NOTES:
UNCONTROLLED DOCUMENT PROJECT: West Valley Demonstration Project BOREHOLE: BKG-01-02 Page 1of1 PHASE/TASK: 05 Balance of Site Facilities Radiological Characterization SURVEY UNIT: Background Area 1 DRILLING METHOD: Direct Push BOREHOLE DEPTH: 3.3 ft Borehole*Diameter: 2.25 inches LOGGED BY: Eric Koenig DATE STARTED: 8/1/2012 DATE COMPLETED: 8/1/2012 1 1
.X: 1133582.488 ft Y: 886051.765ft . ELEVATION: 1440.075 ft MSL g I w__J
__J <( cti GRAPHIC I I a_> u I- 21l'. MATERIAL DESCRIPTION REMARKS LOG [J_ b:: <(~ cti w w (/)Z ::i 0 0 CL Clay with Gravel and Organic Matter, low- to medium plasticity; gravel subround, up to 3/4 inch (1.9 cm);
\ 1OYR3/2, Very Dark Grayish Brown. / -
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SC Clayey Sand with gravel, medium plasticity.
Clay, medium plasticity; trace gravel; 2.5Y3/2 Very Dark Grayish Brown.
CL Gravel horizon Clay, medium plasticity, 5Y3/1 Very Dark Gray.
CL Bottom of borehole at 3.3 feet (1.0 m).
1 US State Plane, New York West 3103, NAD83 (feet)
NOTES:
UNCONTROLLED DOCUMENT PROJECT: West Valley Demonstration Project BOREHOLE: BKG-01-03 Page 1of1 PHASE/TASK: 05 Balance of Site Facilities Radiological Characterization SURVEY UNIT: Background Area 1 DRILLING METHOD: Direct Push BOREHOLE DEPTH: 3.3 ft Borehole Diameter: 2.25 inches LOGGED BY: Eric Koenig DATE STARTED: 7/31/2012 DATE COMPLETED: 7/31/2012 1 1 X: 1133616.68ft Y: 886039.346 ft ELEVATION: 1440.304 ft MSL g I w--1
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SM Silty Sand with Gravel, medium- to coarse grained, non-plastic; gravel subround to subangular, up to 1 inch (2.5 cm); 2.5Y3/3 Dark Olive Brown.
SM Gravel horizon, subangular, up to 1 inch (2.5 cm).
Silty Sand with Gravel, medium- to coarse grained; gravel subround, up to 1/2 inch (1.3 cm).
SM Bottom of borehole at 3.3 feet (1.0 m).
1 US State Plane, New York West 3103, NAD83 (feet)
NOTES:
UNCONTROLLED DOCUMENT PROJECT: West Valley Demonstration Project BOREHOLE: BKG-01-04 Page 1of1 PHASE/TASK: 05 Balance of Site Facilities Radiological Characterization SURVEY UNIT: Background Area 1 DRILLING METHOD: Direct Push BOREHOLE DEPTH: 3.3 ft Borehole Diameter: 2.25 inches LOGGED BY: Eric Koenig DATE STARTED: 7/31/2012 DATE COMPLETED: 7/31/2012 1 1 X: 1133666.498 ft Y: 886036.537 ft ELEVATION: 1438.849 ft MSL g I w--'
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Clayey Sand with Gravel, low- to medium plasticity; gravel subround to subangula.r, up to 1/2 inch (1.3 cm);
1OYR4/2 Dark Grayish Brown SC Silty Sand with Gravel, non-plastic, medium to coarse; SM gravel subround to subangular, up to 1/2 inch (1.3 cm);
10YR4/4 Dark Yellowish Brown.
Bottom of borehole at 3.3 feet (1.0 m).
1 US State Plane, New York West 3103, NAD83 (feet)
NOTES:
UNCONTROLLED DOCUMENT PROJECT: West Valley Demonstration Project BOREHOLE: BKG-01-05 Page 1of1 PHASE/TASK: 05 Balance of Site Facilities Radiological Characterization SURVEY UNIT: Background Area 1 DRILLING METHOD: Direct Push B.OREHOLE DEPTH: 3.3 ft Borehole Diameter: 2.25 inches LOGGED BY: Eric Koenig DATE STARTED: 7/31/2012 DATE COMPLETED: 7/31/2012 1 1 X: 1133491.662 ft Y: 886082.253 ft ELEVATION: 1440.165 ft MSL g I_ w_J
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plasticity; trace gravel, subround to subangular, up to 3/4 inch (1.9 cm); 10YR4/4 Dark Yellowish Brown.
Gravel, Poorly Graded, with Silt and Sand, angular, up to 3/4 inch (1.9 cm); 2.5Y4/4 Olive Brown.
Bottom ofborehole at 3.3 feet (1.0 m).
1 US State Plane, New York West 3103, NAD83 (feet)
NOTES:
UNCONTROLLED DOCUMENT PROJECT: West Valley Demonstration Project BOREHOLE: BKG-01-06 Page 1of1 PHASE/TASK: 05 Balance of Site Facilities Radiological Characterization SURVEY UNIT: Background Area 1 DRILLING METHOD: Direct Push BOREHOLE DEPTH: 3.3 ft Borehole Diameter: 2.25 inches LOGGED BY: Eric Koenig DATE STARTED: 7/31/2012 DATE COMPLETED: 7/31/2012 1 1 X: 1133542.178 ft Y: 886081.266 ft ELEVATION: 1440.282 ft MSL g I w-'
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subround to subangular, up to 1 inch (2.5 cm).
Clayey Sand, medium plasticity, medium- to coarse grained; trace gravel, subround, up to 3/4 inch (1.9cm);
2.5Y3/3 Dark Olive Brown.
Bottom of borehole at 3.3 feet (1.0 m).
1 US State Plane, New York West 3103, NAD83 {feet)
NOTES:
UNCONTROLLED DOCUMENT PROJECT: West Valley Demonstration Project BOREHOLE: BKG-01-07 Page 1of1 PHASE/TASK: 05 Balance of Site Facilities Radiological Characterization SURVEY UNIT: Background Area 1 DRILLING METHOD: Direct Push BOREHOLE DEPTH: 3.3 ft Borehole Diameter: 2.25 inches LOGGED BY: Eric Koenig DATE STARTED: 7/31/2012 DATE COMPLETED: 7/31/2012 1 1 X: 1133588.142 ft Y: 886082.093 ft ELEVATION: 1439.567 ft MSL s I w_J I
_J ~ ui GRAPHIC I a. 0:: c..:i REMARKS I- I- 2w MATERIAL DESCRIPTION LOG a. a. <1:1-ui w w CIJZ ::J 0 0 Clay and Organic Matter, low plasticity; trace gravel, CL subround to subangular, up to 3/4 inch (1.9 cm); 2.5Y3/2 Very Dark Grayish Brown.
Clayey Sand with Gravel, medium plasticity; gravel subangular, up to 3/4 inch (1.9 cm).
SC GP- Gravel, Poorly Graded, with Silt and Sand, subangular, GM up to 1 inch (2.5 cm).
Clay, medium plasticity; trace gravel up to 1/2 inch (1.3 CL cm).
Bottom of borehole at 3.3 feet (1.0 in).
1 US State Plane, New York West 3103, NAD83 (feet)
NOTES:
UNCONTROLLED DOCUMENT PROJECT: West Valley Demonstration Project BOREHOLE: BKG-01-08 Page 1of1 PHASE/TASK: 05 Balance of Site Facilities Radiological Characterization SURVEY UNIT: Background Area 1 DRILLING METHOD: Direct Push BOREHOLE DEPTH: 3.3 ft Borehole Diameter: 2.25 inches LOGGED BY: Eric Koenig DATE STARTED: 7/31/2012 DATE COMPLETED: 8/1/2012 1 1 X: 1133638.764ft Y: 886081.674 ft ELEVATION: 1439.738 ft MSL g I w....1 ui
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Sand, Poorly Graded, with Silt and Gravel, coarse.
SP-SM Silty Sand, non-plastic, coarse; 1OYR 3/4 Dark Yellowish Brown.
SM Silty Gravel with Sand; gravel poorly graded, angular, up GM to 1 inch (2.5 cm).
Silty Sand with Gravel, medium- to coarse grained,
- SM non-plastic; gravel subround to subangular, up to 3/4 inch (1.9 cm).
Bottom of borehole at 3.3 feet (1.0 m).
1 US State Plane, New York West 3103, NAD83 (feet)
NOTES:
UNCONTROLLED DOCU1\'1ENT PROJECT: West Valley Demonstration Project BOREHOLE: BKG-01-09 Page 1of1 PHASE/TASK: 05 Balance of Site Facilities Radiological Characterization SURVEY UNIT: Background Area 1 DRILLING METHOD: Direct Push BOREHOLE DEPTH: 3.3 ft Borehole Diameter: 2.25 inches LOGGED BY: Eric Koenig DATE STARTED: 8/1/2012 DATE COMPLETED: 8/1/2012 X: 1133511.149ft1 Y: 886129.596 ft1 ELEVATION:* 1438.671 ft MSL g I w-'
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Silty Sand with Gravel, fine-to medium grained; gravel round to subround, up to 2 inches (5.1 cm); 1OYR4/4 Dark Yellowish Brown.
SM Gravel, Poorly Graded, with Silt and Sand, up to 2 inches GP- (5.1 cm), round to subround; 2.5Y4/4 Olive Brown.
GM Bottom of borehole at 3.3 feet (1.0 m).
1 US State Plane, New York West 3103, NAD83 (feet)
NOTES:
UNCONTROLLED DOCUMENT PROJECT: West Valley Demonstration Project BOREHOLE: BKG-01-10 Page 1 of 1 PHASE/TASK: 05 Balance of Site Facilities Radiological Characterization SURVEY UNIT: Background Area 1 DRILLING METHOD: Direct Push BOREHOLE DEPTH: 3.3 ft Borehole Diameter: 2.25 inches LOGGED BY: Eric Koenig DATE STARTED: 7/31/2012 DATE COMPLETED: 7/31/2012 1 1 X: 1133560.343ft Y: 886132.389 ft ELEVATION: 1439.345 ft MSL g I UJ_J
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Clay, low- to medium plasticity, trace gravel up to 1 inch (2.5 cm); 10 YR3/3 Dark Brown.
CL Silty Clayey Sand, fine- to medium grained, low plasticity; trace gravel up to 1 inch (2.5 cm); 10YR4/4 Dark Yellowish Brown.
SC-SM Clayey Sand, low- to medium plasticity; 1OYR3/4 Dark SC Yellowish Brown.
Bottorri of borehole at 3.3 feet (1.0 m).
1 US State Plane, New York West 3103, N~83 (feet)
NOTES:
UNCONTROLLED DOCUMENT PROJECT: West Valley Demonstration Project BOREHOLE: BKG-02-01 Page 1of1 PHASE/TASK: 05 Balance of Site Facilities Radiological Characterization SURVEY UNIT: Background Area 2 DRILLING METHOD: Direct Push BOREHOLE DEPTH: 4.0 ft Borehole Diameter: 2.25 inches LOGGED BY: Eric Koenig DATE STARTED: 8/9/2012 DATE COMPLETED: 8/9/2012 1 1 X: 1134457.852ft Y: 890110.917 ft ELEVATION: 1394.762 ft MSL g I w_J
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0 Silty Clay with Organic Material, low plasticity; 1OYR3/2 Very Dark Grayish Brown.
- Clay with Sand, medium plasticity; trace gavel.up to 3/4 inch (1.9 cm); 1OYR4/3 Brown.
Clayey Sand with Gravel, medium plasticity.
Clay, medium plasticity, firm to stiff; 2.5Y4/3 Olive Brown.
Bottom of borehole at 4.0 feet (1.2 m).
US State Plane, New York West 3103, NAD83 (feet)
NOTES: Background Area 2 is in the Lavery Till
UNCONTROLLED DOCUMENT PROJECT: West Valley Demonstration Project BOREHOLE: BKG-02-02 Page 1of1 PHASE/TASK: 05 Balance of Site Facilities Radiological Characterization SURVEY UNIT: Background Area 2 DRILLING METHOD: Direct Push BOREHOLE DEPTH: 4.0 ft Borehole Diameter: 2.25 inches LOGGED BY: Eric Koenig DATE STARTED: 8/9/2012 DATE COMPLETED: 8/9/2012 1 1 X: 1134506.751 ft Y: 890108.926 ft ELEVATION: 1395.245 ft MSL g I w__J
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Clay and Organic Matter, medium plasticity, soft; CL 10YR4/2 Dark Grayish Brown.
- Ciay,-medium PfasticitY, firm iO stiff. trace9ravei;2.5v4/f - -
Dark Gray.
Bottom of borehole at 4.0 feet (1.2 m).
1 US State Plane, New York West 3103, NAD83 (feet)
NOTES: Background Area 2 is in the Lavery Till
UNCONTROLLED DOCUMENT PROJECT: West Valley Demonstration Project BOREHOLE: BKG-02-03 Page 1of1 PHASE/TASK: 05 Balance of Site Facilities Radiological Characterization SURVEY UNIT: Background Area 2 DRILLING METHOD: Direct Push BOREHOLE DEPTH: 4.0 ft Borehole Diameter: 2.25 inches LOGGED BY: Eric Koenig DATE STARTED: 8/8/2012 DATE COMPLETED: 8/8/2012 X: 1134484.737 ft 1 Y: 890066.994 ft' ELEVATION: 1395.508 ft MSL
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Clayey Sand, medium plasticity; trace fine rounded gravel up to 1/4 inch (0.6 cm); 2.5Y 4/3 Olive Brown.
SC Clay, medium plasticity, firm to stiff; variegated Dark Gray and Dark Grayish Brown.
CL Bottom of borehole at 4.0 feet (1.2 m).
1 US State Plane, New York West 3103, NAD83 (feet)
NOTES: Background Area 2 is in the Lavery Till
UNCONTROLLED DOCUMENT PROJECT: West Valley Demonstration Project BOREHOLE: BKG-02-04 Page 1of1 PHASE/TASK: 05 Balance of Site FacHities Radiological Characterization SURVEY UNIT: Background Area 2 DRILLING METHOD: Direct Push BOREHOLE DEPTH: 4.0 ft
- Borehole Diameter: 2.25 inches LOGGED BY: Eric Koenig DATE STARTED: 8/8/2012 DATE COMPLETED: 8/8/2012 X: 1134534.07ft1 Y: 890069.027 ft 1
ELEVATION: 1395.804 ft MSL g I w__J
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Cl Cl Silty Clayey Sand with Organic Material, low plasticity; SC*
2.5Y3/2 Very Dark Grayish Brown.
SM Clay, medium plasticity, firm to stiff, variegated Dark Gray to Dark Grayish Brown.
CL Bottom of borehole at 4.0 feet (1.2 m).
1 US State Plane, New York West 3103, NAD83 (feet)
NOTES: Background Area 2 is in the Lavery Till
UNCONTROLLED DOCUMENT PROJECT: West Valley Demonstration Project BOREHOLE: BKG-02-05 Page 1of1 PHASE/TASK: 05 Balance of Site Facilities Radiological Characterization SURVEY UNIT: Background Area 2 DRILLING METHOD: Direct Push BOREHOLE DEPTH: 4.0 ft Borehole Diameter: 2.25 inches LOGGED BY: Eric Koenig DATE STARTED: 8/8/2012 DATE COMPLETED: 8/8/2012 X: 1134507.902 ft 1 Y: 890024.338 ft 1
ELEVATION: 1396.154 ft MSL g I w__J
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0 Silty Clay and Organic Material, low plasticity, 2.5Y3/3 Dark Olive Brown.
- Si11Y c1ay;-Tow J)1a5ticiiY.2.5v514LTgilt 01ive8roWri:- - - - -
Silt, grading to Silty Clay with Fine Sand, 2.5Y4/3 Olive Brown. * '
Bottom of borehole at 4.0 feet (1.2 m).
1 US State Plane, New York West 3103, NAD83 (feet)
NOTES: Background Area 2 is in the Lavery Till
UNCONTROLLED DOCUMENT PROJECT: West Valley Demonstration Project BOREHOLE: BKG-02-06 Page 1of1 PHASE/TASK: 05 Balance of Site Facilities Radiological Characterization SURVEY UNIT: Background Area 2 DRILLING METHOD: Direct Push BOREHOLE DEPTH: 8.0 ft Borehole Diameter: 2.25 inches LOGGED BY: Eric Koenig DATE STARTED: 8/8/2012 DATE COMPLETED: 8/8/2012 1 1 X: 1134557.031 ft Y: 890023.73 ft ELEVATION: 1396.098 ft MSL g I _J:;;_J ill cri GRAPHIC I I a..o::: c)
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Silty Clay with Organic Matter, low plasticity.
Clay, medium plasticity, firm to stiff; Olive Brown grading to Dark Grayish Brown.
Clayey Sand with Gravel, medium-to coarse grained, medium plasticity; gravel round to subangular; up to 3/4 inch (1.9 cm); 2.5Y4/2 Dark Grayish Brown.
Clay, medium plasticity, 2.5Y4/1 Dark Gray.
Sand, Poorly Graded, medium grained.
SP 8
Bottom of borehole at 8.0 feet (2.4 m).
1 US State Plane, New York West 3103, NAD83 (feet)
NOTES: Background Area 2 is in the Lavery Till
UNCONTROLLED DOCUMENT PROJECT: West Valley Demonstration Project BOREHOLE: BKG-02-07 Page 1of1 PHASE/TASK: 05 Balance of Site Facilities Radiological Characterization SURVEY UNIT: Background Area 2 DRILLING METHOD: Direct Push BOREHOLE DEPTH: 4.0 ft Borehole Diameter: 2.25 inches LOGGED BY: Eric Koenig DATE STARTED: 8/8/2012 DATE COMPLETED: 8/8/2012 1
X: 1134533.251 ft Y: 889979.098 ft 1 ELEVATION: 1396.364 ft MSL g I w__J
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0 sSilty Clayey Sand with Organic Matter, low plasticity, 2.5Y3/2 Very Dark Grayish Brown.
Clay with Sand, medium plasticity, variegated gray and rust brown.
Clay with Gravel, medium plasticity; gravEll angular, up to 3/4 inch (1.9 cm); 2.5Y4/3 Olive Brown.
Clay, medium plassticity, firm to stiff; 2.5Y4/1 Dark Gray.
Sand, Poorly Graded, with Silt, medium grained.
Clay with Sand and Gravel, medium plasticity. .
Bottom of borehole at 4.0 feet (1.2 m).
1 US State Plane, New York West 3103, NAD83 (feet)
NOTES: Background Area 2 is in the Lavery Till
UNCONTROLLED DOCUMENT PROJECT: West Valley Demonstration Project BOREHOLE: BKG-02-08 Page 1of1 PHASE/TASK: 05 Balance of Site Facilities Radiological Characterization SURVEY UNIT: Background Area 2 DRILLING METHOD: Direct Push BOREHOLE DEPTH: 8.0 ft Borehole Diameter: 2.25 inches LOGGED BY: Eric Koenig DATE STARTED: 8/8/2012 DATE COMPLETED: 8/8/2012 X: 1134583.566 ft1 Y: 889982.845 ft 1 ELEVATION: 1396.743 ft MSL g I w_J
_J;;; ui GRAPHIC I I-I O..o:: c..i MATERIAL DESCRIPTION REMARKS LOG a.. I-a.. :2:w cr.i w <(1--
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0 Clayey Sand with Organic Matter, low plasticity.
Clay, medium plasticity, variegated Dark Grayish Brown to Dark Gray.
Clay with Gravel and Coarse Sand, medium plasticity; gravel up to 1/2 inch (1.3 cm).
Silty Clay, low plasticity, soft, gray.
Sand, Poorly Graded, medium grained.
Clay, medium plasticity, firm, 2.5Y4/1 Dark Gray.
Bottom of borehole at 8.0 feet (2.4 m).
US State Plane, New York West 3103, NAD83 (feet)
NOTES: Background Area 2 is in the Lavery Till
UNCONTROLLED DOCUMENT PROJECT: West Valley Demonstration Project BOREHOLE: BKG-02-09 Page 1of1 PHASE/TASK: 05 Balance of Site Facilities Radiological Characterization SURVEY UNIT: Background Area 2 DRILLING METHOD: Direct Push BOREHOLE DEPTH: 4.0 ft Borehole Diameter: 2.25 inches LOGGED BY: Eric Koenig DATE STARTED: 8/8/2012 DATE COMPLETED: 8/8/2012 X: 1134572.237 ft 1 Y: 889949.628 ft 1 ELEVATION: 1396.449 ft MSL g I w__J
__J~ ui GRAPHIC :r: :r: a_ ll:'. c..i I- I- 2w MATERIAL DESCRIPTION REMARKS LOG a_ a_
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- j 0 0 CL- Silty Clay with Organic Material, low plasticity, trace fine ML gravel up to 1/4 inch (0.6 cm).
Clay, medium plasticity, firm to stiff, variegated Dark Grayish Brown to Dark Gray.
CL Bottom of borehole at 4.0 feet (1.2 m).
1 US State Plane, New York West 3103, NAD83 (feet)
NOTES: Background Area 2 is in the Lavery Till
UNCONTROLLED DOCUMENT PROJECT: West Valley Demonstration Project BOREHOLE: BKG-02-10 Page 1of1 PHASE/TASK: 05 Balance of Site Facilities Radiological Characterization SURVEY UNIT: Background Area 2 DRILLING METHOD: Direct Push BOREHOLE DEPTH: 8.0 ft Borehole Diameter: 2.25 inches LOGGED BY: Eric Koenig DATE STARTED: 8/8/2012 DATE COMPLETED: 8/8/2012 1
X: 1134608.726ft Y: 889936.75 ft' ELEVATION: 1396.773 ft MSL g I w__J
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GRAPHIC I I-I a..o:: ci MATERIAL DESCRIPTION REMARKS LOG a_ I-a_ ::2:w u) w <(1-w (/)~ ::i 0 0 Silty Clay with Organic Matter, low plasticity.
Clay, medium plasticity, firm to stiff; 2.5Y4/2 Dark Grayish Brown.
Sand, Poorly Graded, medium grained.
Silt, grading to Clay, wet.
Run 2 (4 to 8 ft/ 1.2 to 2.4 m),
recovery -40%
Clayey Sand with Gravel, medium platicity, gravel up to 2 inches (5.1 cm).
6 2
7 8
Bottom of borehole at 8.0 feet (2.4 m).
1 US State Plane, New York West 3103, NAD83 (feet)
NOTES: Background Area 2 is in the Lavery Till
IUNCONTROLLED DOCUMENT I Terrestrial Background Study (TBS) (T05) - Rev.1 APPENDIXD Detector Control Charts July 2014 J
IUNCONTROLLED DOCUMENT I Terrestrial Background Study (TBS) (TOS) - Rev. 1 APPENDIXD Detector Control Charts Example Source and Background Control Charts Example control charts for the FIDLER detector for source checks and background checks are shown here. Detectors are taken out of service if the source or background checks are not within the required tolerance of 20 percent. If a detector does not pass the morning daily check, the data from the previ0tis day is evaluated for use. The data is not used if erratic readings outside that previously collected for the area used are identified .
One FIDLER detector was taken out of service because it failed the background check above the upper tolerance . The detector was damaged and the failure was due to a light leak. The detector was not returned to service.
FIDLER 071211A Source 80000 75000 70000 65000 60000
-- -- - .... .... ...,_ Source (cpm)
TV A
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[ 55000 u
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- Low 50000
- High 45000
- Average 40000 35000 30000 July 2014 D-1
Iu~co TROLLED nocuME T I Terrestrial Background Study (TBS) (TOS) - Rev. I FIDLER 071211A Background 17000 16000 15000 14000 E 13000 -+- Bkg(cpm) c..
u 12000 - Low 11000 - High 10000 - Average 9000 8000 July 2014 D-2