40 CFR §761.265
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- (a)Use a grid interval of 3 meters and the procedures in §§ 761.283 and 761.286 to sample bulk PCB remediation waste that is not in a container and porous surfaces.
- (b)Use the following procedures to sample bulk PCB remediation waste that is in a single container.
- (1)Use a core sampler to collect a minimum of one core sample for the entire depth of the waste at the center of the container. Collect a minimum of 50 cm 3 of waste for analysis.
- (2)If more than one core sample is taken, thoroughly mix all samples into a composite sample. Take a subsample of a minimum of 50 cm 3 from the mixed composite for analysis.
- (c)Use the following procedures to sample bulk PCB remediation waste that is in more than one container.
- (1)Segregate the containers by type (for example, a 55-gallon drum and a roll-off container are types of containers).
- (2)For fewer than three containers of the same type, sample all containers.
- (3)For more than three containers of the same type, list the containers and assign each container an unique sequential number. Use a random number generator or table to select a minimum of 10 percent of the containers from the list, or select three containers, whichever is the larger.
- (4)Sample the selected container(s) according to paragraph (b) of this section.