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MEMORANDUM January 24, 2002 To: Jim Pogline From: Brian Watterson Cc: Rick Mills, Sandra White Subject: Regulatory Monitoring at Empire. Jim: Since you're going to start checking on the Empire NPDES monitoring, I thought I'd outline what we needs to be done. I know we've already talked about most of this, but I want to be clear, so you can pass a copy of this onto whoever else may be monitoring at the site. • Attached is a table outlining the quarterly analysis list requirements in the permit. You should already have a copy of this. Each week of the quarter, whoever is monitoring needs to check off this table: if the required list sample has been collected, if field parameters were taken, or if there was no flow (just print "NF" for that week). At the end of each month make a copy of the table and fax it to me. The analysis sampling list (e.g. 1Q, 1B, AA) is shown in the table as being collected at the beginning of the month, so if there's a problem with the data we have time to resample. I understand these sites flow sporadically, so you may not be able to collect the required samples till the end of the month. You may also have to collect and submit two lists at a time in order for us to meet monitoring frequency requirements. • Field Book: In addition to the current data entry, include: o Every week needs to be documented. If the site's aren't flowing -put a date, list the site and write "no flow". o If sample is collected for analysis -write the list number down in the field book. o If something unusual happens (e.g. multiple monitoring events in a day, equipment malfunction, etc.) write an explanation. o At the end of each week, make a copy of the field notes and fax it to me. • If Empire starts running low on sample containers, chain of custody's, UPS mailers, etc. call Byron Caton at CTE (303-373-4772) and ask him to UPS you more. • If there are ever any questions or problems, call myself (970 870 2750), Sandra White, or Rick Mills immediately.