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Title Name Signature DateClearance Review Raymer, Julia R Raymer, Julia R 04/17/2018Document Control Approval Porter, Mary Porter, Mary 04/17/2018Originator Diedesch, Samuel J Diedesch, Samuel J 04/11/2018Other Approver Luke, Scott N Luke, Scott N 04/17/2018Other Approver Powell, Bill Powell, Bill 04/12/2018Other Approver Uytioco, Elise M Uytioco, Elise M 04/11/2018Other Approver Rasmussen, Juergen H Rasmussen, Juergen H 04/17/2018Other Approver Mckinney, Jo M McKinney, Jo M 04/11/2018Other Approver Cooke, Gary A Cooke, Gary A 04/16/2018Other Approver Snyder, Susan M Snyder, Susan M 04/12/2018Other Approver Withrow, Steven M Withrow, Steven M 04/04/2018Other Approver Craft, Tom Diedesch, Samuel J for Craft, Tom per telecon 04/12/2018Responsible Manager Baune, Heather L Baune, Heather L 04/17/2018

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Document Number Rev. TitleHNF-3638 02 STANDARD ELECTRONIC FORMAT SPECIFICATION FOR TANK CHARACTERIZATION DATA LOADER:

VERSION 2.4HNF-SD-WM-DQO-001 23 DATA QUALITY OBJECTIVES FOR TANK FARM WASTE COMPATIBILITY PROGRAMOSD-T-151-00007 21 OPERATING SPECIFICATIONS FOR THE DOUBLE-SHELL STORAGE TANKSRPP-10226 01 BASIS FOR DISPOSITION OF TANK WASTE SAMPLES IN ARCHIVERPP-8532 14 Double-Shell Tanks Chemistry Control Data Quality ObjectivesRPP-RPT-43979 17 Derivation of Best-Basis Inventory for Tank 241-AY-101 as of April 1, 2017RPP-RPT-60210 00 Data Quality Objectives to Support Best-Basis Inventory (BBI)

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Name OrganizationBaune, Heather L TNK WST INVENTORY & CHARACTZTNClark, Glen A QUALITY ASSURANCECooke, Gary A PROCESS CHEMISTRYCooper, Rich TFP RADCONCraft, Tom SAMPLING OPERATIONSHawley, John L PROJECTS WORK PLANNINGKirch, Nick PROD OPERATIONS PROCESS ENGRNGLuke, Scott N TNK WST INVENTORY & CHARACTZTNMcKinney, Jo M ANALYTICAL PROJECT MGMTMcKinney, Steve G INTEGRATION & CONTROLPowell, Bill PROD OPERATIONS PROCESS ENGRNGRasmussen, Juergen H TNK WST INVENTORY & CHARACTZTN

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Tank 241-AY-101 Grab Sampling and Analysis Plan – Post-Recirculation

S. J. DiedeschWashington River Protection Solutions LLC

Date PublishedApril 2018

Post Office Box 850Richland, Washington

Prepared for the U.S. Department of EnergyOffice of River Protection

Contract No. DE-AC27-08RV14800

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Approved for Public Release;

Further Dissemination Unlimited

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

1.0 SAMPLING AND ANALYSIS OBJECTIVE ....................................................................1

2.0 TANK WASTE DESCRIPTION.........................................................................................1

3.0 SAMPLING EVENT REQUIREMENTS ...........................................................................2

3.1 SAMPLE COLLECTION........................................................................................2

3.1.1 Sample Collection Requirements.................................................................2

3.1.2 Sample Collection........................................................................................3

3.2 SAMPLE CUSTODY AND SHIPPING .................................................................6

3.3 SUMMARY OF SAMPLING REQUIREMENTS .................................................7

4.0 LABORATORY ANALYSIS REQUIREMENTS............................................................11

4.1 DIRECTION FOR SAMPLE HANDLING ..........................................................11

4.2 REQUIREMENTS FOR ANALYSIS ...................................................................12

4.3 INSUFFICIENT SAMPLE RECOVERY .............................................................16

5.0 QUALITY ASSURANCE AND QUALITY CONTROL.................................................16

5.1 QUALITY ASSURANCE/QUALITY CONTROL REQUIREMENTS FOR SAMPLING ...........................................................................................................16

5.2 QUALITY ASSURANCE/QUALITY CONTROL REQUIREMENTS FOR LABORATORY ANALYSIS ...............................................................................17

6.0 EXCEPTIONS AND CLARIFICATIONS .......................................................................18

6.1 ANALYTICAL EXCEPTIONS AND CLARIFICATIONS.................................18

6.2 SAMPLING EXCEPTIONS..................................................................................20

7.0 ORGANIZATION .............................................................................................................21

8.0 DELIVERABLES..............................................................................................................22

8.1 FORMAT II REPORTING....................................................................................22

8.2 FORMAT VI REPORTING ..................................................................................22

9.0 CHANGE CONTROL.......................................................................................................24

10.0 REFERENCES ..................................................................................................................25

APPENDIX A............................................................................................................................. A-1

APPENDIX B ..............................................................................................................................B-1

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LIST OF TABLES

TABLE 3-1. TANK 241-AY-101 SAMPLING DESIGN REQUIREMENTS............................. 5

TABLE 3-2. SUMMARY OF SAMPLING REQUIREMENTS (3 PAGES)................................ 8

TABLE 4-1. ANALYTICAL REQUIREMENTS FOR SAMPLING (3 PAGES) ..................... 13

TABLE 5-1. QUALITY CONTROL CRITERIA ....................................................................... 18

TABLE 7-1. PROJECT KEY PERSONNEL (2 PAGES)........................................................... 21

TABLE 8-1. LABORATORY ANALYTICAL REPORT DISTRIBUTION (2 PAGES) ......... 23

TABLE A- 1. TANK AY-101 ESTIMATED RADIONUCLIDE CONCENTRATIONS FOR ALL SAMPLES EXCEPT FOR 1AY-18-12 - DECAY CORRECTED TO JULY 1, 2015 (2 SHEETS)..................................................................................................................................... A-2

TABLE A- 2. TANK AY-101 ESTIMATED RADIONUCLIDE CONCENTRATIONS FOR SAMPLE 1AY-18-12 - DECAY CORRECTED TO JULY 1, 2015 (2 SHEETS) .................... A-4

LIST OF FIGURES

FIGURE 3-1. APPROXIMATE SAMPLE LOCATIONS............................................................ 4

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ABBREVIATIONS AND ACRONYMS

AEA Alpha Energy Analysis

AMU Atomic Mass Unit

ASTM

AWWA

American Society for Testing and Materials

American Water Works Association

AY-101 241-AY-101

BBI Best-Basis Inventory

CCN

CVAA

Characterization Change Notice

Cold Vapor Atomic Absorption

DQO

DRCF

DST

DUP

Data Quality Objective

Document Release and Change Form

Double Shell Tank

Duplicate

GEA Gamma Energy Analysis

FB Field Blank

GC/ECD Gas Chromatography/Electron Capture Detector

IC Ion Chromatography

ICP/AES Inductively Coupled Plasma/Atomic Emission Spectroscopy

ICP/MS Inductively Coupled Plasma/Mass Spectrometry

LCS

LEPD

Laboratory Control Sample

Low Energy Photon Detector

N/A Not Applicable

NR Not Required

ORP Office of River Protection

PCB

PCSACS

PLM

Polychlorinated Biphenyl

Personal Computer Surveillance Analysis Computer System

Polarized Light Microscopy

POC

PSD

Point of Contact

Particle Size Distribution

QA Quality Assurance

QAPP Quality Assurance Project Plan

QC Quality Control

RDL Required Detection Limits

RPD Relative Percent Difference

SCE

SEM

Saturated Calomel

Scanning Electron Microscopy

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SMD Sauter Mean Diameter

TIC Total Inorganic Carbon

TGA Thermogravimetric Analysis

TOC Total Organic Carbon

TC Total Carbon

TSAP Tank Sampling and Analysis Plan

TWINS Tank Waste Information Network System

WHL Wastren Advantage Inc. Hanford Laboratory

WRPS

XRD

Washington River Protection Solutions, LLC

X-ray Diffraction

LIST OF UNITS

cP centipoise

°F degrees Fahrenheit

g/mL grams per milliliter

mV millivolt

μCi microcuries

μCi/mL microcuries per milliliter

μg/L micrograms per liter

μg/mL micrograms per milliliter

mL milliliter

% percent

Wt% weight Percent

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1.0 SAMPLING AND ANALYSIS OBJECTIVE

This tank sampling and analysis plan (TSAP) identifies sample collection, laboratory analysis, quality assurance/quality control (QA/QC), and reporting objectives for the characterization ofdouble-shell tank (DST) 241-AY-101 (AY-101) supernatant. These samples are being collected post-recirculation of AY-101 to evaluate tank conditions as a follow-up to the recent ultrasonic testing of the tank wall. The recirculation included a one volume turnover of the supernatant above the pump located at approximately 160 inches.

Sampling and analysis requirements directed in this TSAP are based on data requirements in RPP-8532, Double-Shell Tanks Chemistry Control Data Quality Objectives, HNF-SD-WM-DQO-001, Data Quality Objectives for Tank Farms Waste CompatibilityProgram, for Type 1 waste transfers (i.e., DST to DST), and RPP-RPT-60210, Data Quality Objectives to Support Best Basis Inventory (BBI).

Tank Farm Sampling will obtain grab samples and a field blank from one riser for this sampling event. The samples will provide material for the radiological and chemical analyses and tests required to satisfy the data quality objectives (DQO) documents listed above. Wastren Advantage Inc. Hanford Laboratory (WHL) at the 222-S Laboratory will receive samples, perform chemical analyses on samples, and provide samples to Process Chemistry for testing if necessary.

2.0 TANK WASTE DESCRIPTION

Tank AY-101 contains supernatant liquid and solids (RPP-RPT-43979, Derivation of Best-Basis Inventory for Tank 241-AY-101 as of April 1, 2017). On March 28, 2018, the surface level of AY-101 was approximately 345 inches as measured by the automatic Enraf, as downloaded from the Tank Waste Information Network System (TWINSa). According to RPP-RPT-43979, past sludge weight and zipcord measurements established an average firm sludge surface at approximately 34 inches and gamma scans established a soft sludge surface at approximately 42 inches. The most recent sampling event of AY-101 (i.e., the just completed pre-recirculation sampling) measured the sludge level at approximately 35 inches under riser 58. The sludge surface measurement from riser 58 is used to estimate the depth of the supernatant column. By difference between the liquid and sludge surfaces, the supernatant column is approximately 310inches deep.

The supernatant may approach the Chemistry Control minimum hydroxide specification and may require the Process Chemistry group at the 222-S Laboratory Complex to perform caustic demand, corrosion potential, and other requested process tests (see Section 4.2). The supernatant in tank AY-101 was turned over 1 time via the transfer pump located at a height of approximately 160 inches prior to sampling. The portion of the supernatant column located below the pump only minimally participated in the recirculation; consequently, waste layering

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below the pump remains possible. After recirculation the supernatant above the pump is expected to be well mixed.

On March 28, 2018, tank supernatant temperature varied from approximately 82 to 93 degrees Fahrenheit (ºF), as downloaded from Personal Computer Surveillance Analysis Computer System (PCSACS). The density of tank AY-101 supernatant was estimated at 1.31 g/mL (RPP-RPT-43979).

3.0 SAMPLING EVENT REQUIREMENTS

All field sampling activities shall be conducted in accordance with this TSAP and the appropriate procedures and work package(s). Changes to the specified sampling requirements must be made in accordance with the change control direction provided in Section 9.0.

Pre-cleaned sample jars certified for the intended use are preferred. Alternatively, sample bottles (not including caps) that are cleaned using a procedure developed per protocol in SW-846, Test Methods for Evaluating Solid Wastes, Physical/Chemical Methods, may be used. Prior to taking sampling equipment in the field, the sample holder and stopper shall be cleaned using the established 222-S Laboratory procedure for cleaning sampling equipment.

If sampling is conducted at ambient temperatures of 93ºF or below (i.e., tank waste temperature), the sample carriers (e.g., pigs or hedgehogs) shall be stored in a heated facility prior to sampling and staged to the field just prior to use. This will minimize cooling of the samples that may lead to undesirable solid precipitation.

3.1 SAMPLE COLLECTION

This section summarizes the AY-101 sample collection requirements of governing documents (Section 1.0) and the samples that will be collected.

3.1.1 Sample Collection Requirements

For chemistry control evaluation, RPP-8532 specifies, for grab sampling a tank 60 days after a chemical adjustment (chemical adjustment includes recirculation): A minimum of three samples equally spaced in the supernatant. The first sample at the supernatant surface and the third sample approximately 10 inches from the bottom of the liquid layer. One field blank (FB) is also required.

For waste compatibility evaluation, HNF-SD-WM-DQO-001 specifies that for a DST with a supernatant column greater than 100 inches, a minimum of three subsurface grab samples plus a duplicate (DUP) is required. The samples are to be spaced no more than 100 inches apart. In addition, a surface sample is required to check for separable organics (i.e. a floating organic layer). One FB is also required.

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For Best-Basis Inventory (BBI) evaluations, RPP-RPT-60210 specifies a sampling design consisting of a minimum of two grab samples from each supernatant waste layer. One DUP and a FB are also required.

The sampling design described in Section 3.1.2 and summarized in Table 3-1 satisfies these DQO requirements.

3.1.2 Sample Collection

The sampling requirements in the three DQOs are integrated into a single sampling design whichsatisfies the sampling requirements. A diagram showing the sampling design is provided as Figure 3-1.

The sample identification number, sample type, riser number, and sample locations for each individual sample can be found in Tables 3-1. Clear, wide mouth, 250-mL glass bottles shall be used for all samples including field blanks. These bottles shall be closed with Teflon®1 lined caps. Notify the Characterization Engineer for further instructions if samples cannot be obtained at the locations specified, or if the waste surface is not found at the expected level. The sample holder shall be held at each sample location for approximately 30 seconds or more, unless otherwise stated, to allow the bottle to fill. Unless otherwise specified, waste sample bottles should be approximately 90 percent (%) or more full.

1 Teflon® is a registered trademark of E. I. DuPont De Nemours and Company.

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Figure 3-1. Approximate Sample Locations

Notes: Riser 58 is not in the center of the tank. The diagram above is not intended to represent horizontal position.

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Table 3-1. Tank 241-AY-101 Sampling Design Requirements

Sample Identification

Number

Riser No.

Sample Type Bottle and Caps Sample Location1

1AY-18-08 58 Surface sample taken without stopper

250-mL clear, wide-mouth glass bottle with Teflon® cap

At the liquid surface based on visual observation using a video camera.

1AY-18-08FB 58 Field blank taken without stopper.

Prepared 250-mL clear, wide-mouth glass bottle with Teflon® cap

Note: Take a liquid surface level measurement using a zip cord or sampler holder before collecting the field blank.

In the tank head space approximately 24 inches above the liquid surface level.

1AY-18-09 &1AY-18-09DUP

58 Surface samples taken without stopper


At the liquid surface based on visual observation using a video camera.

1AY-18-10 58 Subsurface grabs taken with stopper


Approximately 100 inches (8 feet 4 inches) below the liquid surface level.



Approximately 200 inches (16feet 8 inches) below the liquid surface level.



Ten (10) inches above the solids level or approximately 300 inches (25 feet 0 inches) below the liquid surface level.

Notes: 1The sample assembly is to be placed such that the mouth of the sample bottle is at the specified depth.

The FB sample bottle shall be filled with reagent water either before being brought to the field or in the field. The FB shall be shipped to the laboratory in the same manner as the waste sample bottles. The FB bottle shall be uncapped and lowered into the tank riser to the depth specified in Table 3-1. A stopper is not used for the FB. The Tank Farm Sampling first line manager or designee shall verify field preparation and shipment of the FB to the laboratory.

The sample locations are based on video camera observations and AY-101 level readings to be taken at the time of sampling. Samples should be taken in the order shown on Table 3-1 and the liquid surface measurement (taken with zip cord or combination of video camera and sample holder) should be taken prior to the FB. The Characterization Engineer will be notified for further instructions if samples cannot be obtained at the locations specified. For any sample whose location is based on a surface measurement, the level shall be determined to an accuracy of ¼ inch or better. A measurement device with a resolution of 1/8 inch shall be used in conjunction with the either the zip cord or sample holder.

A video camera is available to assist collection of surface samples. The surface samples will be collected without a stopper. An attempt to collect a partially full bottle for sample 1AY-18-08

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shall be made by slowly lowering a bottle until it is observed to break the waste surface. If possible, raise sample bottle 1AY-18-08 to clear the surface before the bottle is completely full. Remove the sample from the tank and wait at least 15 minutes between surface samples to allow surface conditions to stabilize. If this bottle is full, continue attempting to obtain a partially full bottle with the remaining surface samples using the above method. The above method is used not only to obtain a partially full bottle but to obtain samples from as close to the liquid surface as possible. If this bottle is partially full, the remaining surface samples (1AY-18-09 and 1AY-18-09DUP) will be taken in a similar manner, but obtain a bottle approximately 90% or more full. A partially full bottle (if obtained) will be designated as the organic surface sample (requiring close visual inspection for a separable organic layer) and the remaining surface samples will be designated as the aqueous surface sample and its DUP. Record activities as described above for collecting the surface samples and provide the video recording to the Characterization Engineer. A modified bottle cap may be used to help obtain a partially filled bottle.

A subsurface sample is required from ten (10) inches above the solids level. The solids level of approximately 35 inches (Section 2.0) was determined by the recently completed AY-101 pre-recirculation sampling and is not expected to have changed. Given this solids level and the current supernatant level of approximately 345 inches, a sample 10 above the solids would be obtained at a depth of approximately 300 inches below the liquid surface.

Subsurface samples shown on Table 3-1 will be collected with a stopper at the specified locations. If after releasing the stopper and holding the bottle at the specified sample depth for approximately 30 seconds or more the sample fails to collect enough liquid, sampling shall be repeated at the specified sample depth using a new sample number (e.g., next suffix). The bottles should be approximately 90% or more full. If the new sample also does not collect sufficient sample material, notify the Characterization Engineer for further direction.

The following information shall be recorded on the signed and dated Sampling Data Sheet as applicable:

Liquid level measurement, (to the nearest 1/8 inch). Provide the length of top hat, if used. Actual sample depths (to 1/4 inch) A visual description of each sample [e.g., color, a rough estimate of percent full, presence of

a separable organic or foamy layer, solids settling characteristics (such as suspended or settled, if present), and a rough estimate of the volume of solids if present]. A color photograph of each sample may be taken instead of the visual description.

3.2 SAMPLE CUSTODY AND SHIPPING

The sampling team shall initiate a chain-of-custody form for each sample. The chain-of-custody form shall accompany each sample. The following information is required on the completed chain-of-custody as a minimum:

Project designation (e.g., 241-AY-101)

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Name and signature of sampler An identification number unique to each sample as assigned in Table 3-1 Date and time at which the sample was obtained Name and signature of individual(s) involved in the chain of possession Date and time of possession.

Sample matrix and analysis requirements are documented elsewhere in this TSAP and therefore need not be recorded on the chain-of-custody form. Sample preservation is not required as discussed in Section 6.1.

The sampling team shall use Waste Tank Sample Seals or custody tape to deter tampering during shipping. Each sample shall be shipped to the laboratories in an approved shipping container per approved procedures. Tank Farm Sampling should transport each sample to the performing laboratory on the same day the sample is collected if possible. A verbal notification by Tank Farm Sampling is to be made to the 222-S Laboratory at 373-2435 at least 24 hours in advance of an expected shipment. Radionuclide estimates for sample shipping are provided in Appendix A.

3.3 SUMMARY OF SAMPLING REQUIREMENTS

Table 3-2 is provided for Operations use as a summary of field sampling requirements identified in earlier sections of this TSAP. Field sampling activities that meet the requirements in this table and are performed in conjunction with appropriate sampling procedures will meet the sampling requirements of this TSAP.

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Table 3-2. Summary of Sampling Requirements (3 pages)

Required Preparation for SamplingThe following activities are required prior to sampling: Make sure certified clean bottles are available or clean sample bottles (not caps). Clean sampling equipment (bottle holder and stopper). Prepare the field blank. If sampling is to be conducted at ambient temperature of 93˚F or below, the sample carriers (e.g., pigs or hedgehogs) shall be stored in a heated facility prior to

sampling and staged to the field just prior to use.

Sampling Design RequirementsThe sampling design is summarized below. Samples shall be taken in the order shown. Liquid surface measurement should be taken after sample 1AY-18-08. The sample assembly must be placed such that the mouth of the sample bottle is at the specified location. The Characterization Engineer will be notified for further instructions if samples cannot be obtained at the locations specified. Except where noted, the sample bottle should be held at each elevation for approximately 30 seconds or longer to allow the bottle to fill.

Sample Id. Number

Riser No. Sample Type

Sample Bottles/Caps Sample Location Additional Requirements

1AY-18-08 58 Surface samples taken without stopper

Note: A modified bottle cap may be used to help obtain a partially filled sample.


At the liquid surface.

Note: The goal is to obtain all three (3) surface samples from as close to the liquid surface as possible and to obtain a partially full surface sample as aseparable organic layer check. A camera is necessary for visually locating the liquid surface.

Slowly lower the sample bottle until the mouth of the bottle is observed to break the waste surface. Attempt to raise the bottle before it fills completely.

Wait at least fifteen (15) minutes between taking surface samples to allow conditions to stabilize.

If the sample bottle is full, use remaining surface samples (1AY-18-09 and 1AY-18-09DUP if necessary) to obtain a partially filled bottle.

If a partially filled sample is obtained, slowly lower the sample bottle until the mouth of the bottle is observed to break the waste surface but allow the bottles to fill (approximately 90% or more full).

1AY-18-08FB 58 Field blank taken without stopper.

Prepared 250-mL clear, wide-mouth glass bottle with Teflon® cap

In the tank head space approximately 24 inches above the liquid surface level as indicated by the zip cord or sample holder.

Measure the liquid surface level prior to obtaining the field blank. A measurement device with a resolution of 1/8 inch shall be used with the zip cord or sample holder.

Collect the field blank by uncapping the bottle and lowering to the specified head space depth.

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Sample Id. Number



1AY-18-09 & 1AY-18-09DUP

58 Surface samples taken without stopper

Note: A modified bottle cap may be used to help obtain a partially filled sample.


At the liquid surface.

Note: A camera is recommended for visually locating the liquid surface.

Slowly lower the sample bottle until the mouth of the bottle is observed to break the waste surface. These samples should be approximately 90% or more full.

Wait 15 minutes between taking surface samples.Note: If sample 1AY-18-08 does not collect a partially full bottle, attempt to obtain a partially full bottle first with sample 1AY-18-09 and then with 1AY-18-09DUP if the 1AY-18-09 partial bottle attempt is also unsuccessful.




The bottles should be approximately 90% or more full. If the sample fails to collect enough liquid at the

specified depth, sampling shall be repeated at the specified sample depth using a new sample number (e.g., next suffix). If the new sample also does not collect sufficient sample material, notify the Characterization Engineer for further direction.








Approximately 300 inches (25 feet) below the liquid surface level.



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Sample Id. Number



Chain of Custody RequirementsA chain-of-custody form shall be prepared for each sample. The following information is required on the completed chain-of-custody as a minimum: Project designation (e.g., tank number) Name and signature of sampler An identification number unique to each sample as assigned in this table Date and time at which the sample was obtained Name and signature of individual(s) involved in the chain of possession Date and time of possession

Sampling Data RequirementsThe following information shall be recorded on the Sampling Data Sheet, as applicable: Liquid level measurement, with or without top hat (to the resolution of the measuring instrument) Actual sample depths, with or without top hat, (to 1/4 inch) A visual description of each sample [e.g., color, a rough estimate of percent full, presence of a separable organic layer, solids settling characteristics (such as

suspended or settled, if present), and a rough estimate of the volume of solids present]. A color photograph of each sample may be taken instead of the visual description.

Sample Shipping Requirements Tank Farm Sampling shall use waste tank sample seals or custody tape to deter tampering of the samples during shipping. Each sample shall be transported to the laboratory on the same date the sample is collected or stored in a secure and heated facility to minimize solids precipitation. A verbal notification by Tank Farm Sampling is to be made to the 222-S Laboratory at 373-2435 at least 24 hours in advance of an expected shipment.

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4.0 LABORATORY ANALYSIS REQUIREMENTS

After the samples are received at the laboratory, the samples shall be prepared and analyzed according to the direction and requirements specified in this section. Analytical requirements are specified in Sections 4.1 and 4.2. Direction for addressing insufficient sample recovery is provided in Section 4.3. The QA/QC requirements for laboratory analysis are specified in Section 5.0. Changes to the analytical requirements in this TSAP shall be controlled in accordance with the change control direction provided in Section 9.0.

4.1 DIRECTION FOR SAMPLE HANDLING

The following steps shall be performed on each sample:

Verify the identification number on each sample bottle matches the sample seal on the sample container when each sample is loaded into the hot cell.

Record visual observations such as color and clarity of the liquid and the presence of any solid particles in the liquid. If settled solids are identified, estimate the % volume of settled solids relative to the total sample volume. Photograph the samples.

Closely inspect each sample for the presence of any organic (separable) layers. If a partially full surface sample bottle was obtained it will be designated as the separable organic layer check sample to undergo close visual inspection for the presence of a separable organic layer. If present, estimate and record the volume of the separable organic layer, retain the immiscible material in a separate jar, and notify the Characterization Engineer. The two remaining surface samples will be designated as the aqueous surface sample and its DUP for analysis as shown on Table 4-1. All surface samples will be analyzed similar to other waste samples as shown on Table 4-1 as material availability allows.

If solids are present and appear to be precipitates caused by cooling of the sample, hold the sample at the hotcell temperature and contact the Characterization Engineer for further direction (e.g. holding the sample for a defined period at hotcell temperature or agitating to help dissolution).

If solids are less than 10% of the total sample volume, allow to settle. Remove liquid aliquots without re-suspending the settled solids and perform the analyses listed in Table 4-1.

If solids are flocculent and do not settle out, separate liquid from solids using centrifugation. Report the wt% centrifuged solids (or indicate a trace amount if appropriate). Remove aliquots of the centrifuged liquid for analysis. Return centrifuged solids to original container.

If greater than 10 percent settled solids are obtained, contact the Characterization Engineerfor additional direction.

If directed by the Chemistry Control Program, provide sample material to the Process Chemistry group for viscosity measurements, caustic demand, solid phase characterization (PLM [polarized light microscopy], PSD [particle size distribution], SEM [scanning electron

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microscopy], XRD [x-ray diffraction]), and/or corrosion potential testing as described in Table 4-1.

Archive the remainder of each sample, store and disposition per RPP-10226, Direction for Disposition of Tank Waste Samples in Archive.

Sample preparation material and subsamples may be disposed 30 days after issuance of the final report.

4.2 REQUIREMENTS FOR ANALYSIS

Analyses to be performed on each sample are listed in Table 4-1. The list of analyses was developed by combining the requirements from RPP-8532 (Table 4-1), HNF-SD-WM-DQO-001(Table 4-1), and RPP-RPT-60210 (Table 4-1).

Sampling organizations and analytical laboratories are expected to meet the holding times specified in SW-846 (or other referenced method) and laboratory QA plans and procedures. However, it is recognized high radioactivity and difficult sample matrices may require additional time to ship, prepare, and analyze the samples. Also, if samples were taken during cool weather, solids may precipitate after samples are removed from the tank. Allowing the samples to reheat until the solids re-dissolve could affect holding times. Therefore, to minimize the time between sampling and analysis, the laboratory is requested to perform short hold time analyses as soon as possible. All analytical data that exceed holding times shall be identified and discussed in the data report.

The laboratory project coordinator and/or chemist shall select the appropriate sample preparation procedure based on sample matrix and analysis requirements. The selected procedure(s) shall be documented in the technical report narrative. Tank corrosion is affected primarily by soluble constituents; therefore acid digestions of liquid samples shall not be performed in order to minimize dissolution of suspended solids.

The preferred methods of analysis for analytes listed in this document are SW-846, or other approved standardized methods. The SW-846 methods are listed without suffixes indicating method revisions. However, the most recent revisions are preferred. Where no approved regulatory methods exist, the laboratory should use the technique specified in the analysis tables. It is understood that the laboratory analytical procedures may have changes to the SW-846 methods to accommodate analysis of samples from Hanford Site waste tanks and to reduce radiological exposure to the analysts. It is also understood that those changes and their effect on method performance have been documented to demonstrate that procedures can provide satisfactory performance for the intended use of the data. The documentation of changes (e.g., substitutions, deviations, or modifications) to the methods shall be in writing, maintained at thelaboratory, and available for inspection upon request by authorized representatives of regulatoryauthorities and Washington River Protection Solutions LLC (WRPS). Additional regulatory and DOE/RL-96-68, Hanford Analytical Services Quality Assurance Requirements Document, requirements for documenting procedure modifications shall also be followed.

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Table 4-1. Analytical Requirements for Sampling (3 pages)

Analysis Analytical Technique Method6Samples to be

Analyzed UnitsReport

Formats7

Organic Layer Visual N/A All samples except the FB

N/A II16, VI

Volume % settled solids Visual N/A All samples except the FB

% VI

Density Gravimetry2 N/A All samples, except the FB

g/mL II16, VI

wt% Water TGA3 N/A All samples, except the FB

wt% VI

TC/TOC Combustion/ Coulometry

AWWA 5310B4

All samples µg/mL II16, VI

TIC/TOC Silver Catalyzed Oxidation/Coulometric

Auto titration

AWWA 5310C4

All samples µg/mL II16, VI

pH Electrode 9040 All samples pH II16, VI

OH- Titration N/A All samples, except the FB

µg/mL II16, VI

C2O42-, PO4

3-, S2O32-,

SO42-

IC 9056 All samples µg/mL VI

NO2-, NO3

-, Cl-, F- IC 9056 All samples µg/mL II16, VI

Ag, Al, As, Be, Bi, Ca, Cd, Co, Cr, Fe, K, La,Mn, Na, Ni, P, Pb, Rh,S, Se, Si, Sr, U, W, Zn,

Zr

ICP/AES 6010 All samples µg/mL VI

Hg Acid Digestion/CVAA 7470 All samples, except the organic surface sample

and FB

µg/mL VI

PCB8 Organic Extraction/GC/ECD

8082 All samples µg/L VI

79Se Anion-cation exchange/liquid

scintillation

N/A All samples µCi/mL VI

90Sr/90Y11 Separation & Counting


60Co, 137Cs, 106Ru/Rh, 125Sb, 134Cs, 152Eu, 154Eu,

155Eu, 226Ra

GEA N/A All samples µCi/mL VI

3H, 14C Separation/Liquid scintillation counting


99Tc Extraction/liquid

scintillation counting


129I Separation/LEPD N/A All samples µCi/mL VI

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Formats7

99Tc, 126Sn, 151Sm (AMU-151), 229Th,

231Pa, 237Np, 232Th, 233U, 234U, 235U, 236U, 238U,

242Pu, 243Am

ICP/MS 6020 All samples µg/mL VI

241Pu Extraction Chromatography/AEA/

Liquid Scintillation


63Ni Separation/ Liquid Scintillation


238Pu, 239/240Pu, 241Am, 242Cm, 243/244Cm

Extraction Chromatography/AEA


Viscosity Rheology N/A Any sample(s)requested by the

Chemistry Control POC.

cP VI

Wt. % Centrifuged Solids10

Gravimetric NA All samples, except the FB

% VI

Caustic Demand12 Test Plan5 N/A Any sample(s)requested by the


µg/mL VI

Corrosion Potential12 Technical Procedure9 N/A Any sample(s)requested by the


mV vs. SCE

VI

[PLM, PSD14, SEM, XRD]12

Test Plan13 N/A Any sample(s)requested by the


N/A N/A

59Ni, , 93Zr, 93mNb, 113mCd, 137mBa, 227Ac,

228Ra, 232U

No method of detection15

N/A N/A N/A N/A

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Formats7

Notes:

AEA = alpha energy analysis

AMU = Atomic Mass Unit

AWWA = American Water Works Association

cP = centipoise

CVAA = cold vapor atomic absorption

GC/ECD = gas chromatography/electron capture detector

g/mL = grams per milliliter

GEA = gamma energy analysis

IC = ion chromatography

ICP/AES = inductively coupled plasma/atomic emission spectroscopy

ICP/MS = inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometry

LEPD = Low Energy Photon Detector

mV = millivolt

N/A = not applicable

PCB = polychlorinated biphenyl

POC = point of contact

SCE=saturated calomel

TC = total carbon

TGA = thermogravimetric analysis

TIC = total inorganic carbon

TOC = total organic carbon

wt% = weight percent water

% = percent

= beta

µCi/mL = microcuries per milliliter

µg/mL = micrograms per milliliter

µg/L = micrograms per liter

1Reserved2Use sample size of at least 1 mL to improve precision of density measurement.3Weight percent water measured by gravimetry may be performed in hot cell instead of wt% water by TGA if activity of the samples is too high for TGA analysis outside of the hot cell.4Standard Method 5310B (Total Organic Carbon by High Temperature Combustion Method) and Standard Method 5310C (Total Organic Carbon by Persulfate-Ultraviolet or Heated Persulfate Oxidation Method), Standard Methods for the Examination of Water and Waste Water, 22nd Edition, 2012. (Rice et al, 2012)5If a caustic demand test is requested by the Chemistry Control Program, then Process Chemistry group will prepare a test planprior to performing the tests.6Reference refers to SW-846 procedures unless otherwise noted. Latest revisions are preferred.7Format II = early reporting; Format VI = final technical report.8 Total PCB concentration calculated by summing the concentration of Aroclors 1016, 1221, 1232, 1242, 1248, 1254, and 1260 found in the sample9ATS-LT-512-101, 222-S Laboratory Electro Chemical Corrosion Measurements.10Applicable if solids identified in liquid samples must be centrifuged to accomplish phase separation.11Value for 90Y calculated from 90Sr analysis.12This analysis will be performed only if requested by the Chemistry Control Program.13These analyses will be performed only if enough solids are collected for analysis, and upon request by the Chemistry Control Program. 14Results will be reported in Sauter Mean Diameter (SMD)15No method to analyze these radionuclides is currently available at the 222-S Laboratory. Consequently, these analytes will not be analyzed under this TSAP and are identified here for information only as DQO exceptions (see Section 6.1).16Format II reporting of interim data requested by Chemistry Control POC within 10 working days of sample receipt: Organic layer, pH, OH, NO2, NO3, F- and Cl-. Results for density, TC/TOC, and TIC/TOC are not needed in the normal 10 working days, but rather 15 working days.

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4.3 INSUFFICIENT SAMPLE RECOVERY

If the amount of material in a sample is insufficient to perform the requested analyses, the performing laboratory shall notify the Characterization Engineer within one working day. Direction for analyses will be provided to the laboratory by the Characterization Engineer based on sample volumes and discussions with clients requiring data from this TSAP. All analyses requested in this TSAP but not performed shall be documented and justified in the narrative section of the laboratory analysis report. Chemistry control constituents hydroxide, pH, nitrate, and nitrite have the highest analysis priorities because they are necessary to meet the objective of verifying that AY-101 is within operating specification limits listed in document OSD-T-151-00007, Operating Specifications for the Double-Shell Storage Tanks.

5.0 QUALITY ASSURANCE AND QUALITY CONTROL

General quality requirements for conducting River Protection Project sampling and analysis are described in DOE/RL-96-68. Applicable DQO documents (section 1.0) provide quality requirements specific to the sampling and analysis of tanks for chemistry control, waste compatibility, and the BBI.

It is anticipated that the 222-S Laboratory contractor will perform all of the analyses. If necessary, the laboratory may subcontract certain analyses to another qualified laboratory. If subcontracting any portion of this TSAP to a commercial laboratory, the implementing quality assurance program shall comply with DOE/RL-96-68.

This sampling event will meet quality requirements specified in DOE/RL-96-68, as applicable to tank waste sampling and analysis. All sampling and analysis activities shall be performed using approved methods, procedures, and work packages, which are written in accordance with approved operational and laboratory QA plans, consistent with the requirements of this TSAP. All activities specified in this TSAP shall be performed by qualified personnel that meet site and job specific training requirements, using properly maintained and calibrated equipment.

5.1 QUALITY ASSURANCE/QUALITY CONTROL REQUIREMENTS FOR SAMPLING

Requirements for sample identification and labeling, field duplicate and blank, and chain-of-custody are described in Sections 3.1 and 3.2.

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5.2 QUALITY ASSURANCE/QUALITY CONTROL REQUIREMENTS FOR LABORATORY ANALYSIS

Any laboratory performing analyses in support of this TSAP shall have approved and implemented a QA Project Plan (QAPP). The QAPP shall meet DOE/RL-96-68 minimum requirements as the baseline for laboratory quality systems.

At a minimum, frequency for QC analyses (duplicates, matrix spikes, blanks, laboratory control samples) shall meet requirements in the reference methods. Where reference methods are not available, (e.g., radionuclide analyses), the frequency will meet requirements established in laboratory QAPP and procedures. Duplicate analyses shall be performed for all requested analytes.

Project-specific QC acceptance criteria for certain requested analytes are specified in Table 5-1. For these analytes, the laboratory shall meet both the project acceptance criteria and the QC acceptance requirements in its QAPP. For analytes without project acceptance criteria, the laboratory shall meet its QC acceptance requirements. If a QC failure cannot be resolved by the internal laboratory protocols, the Characterization Engineer shall be consulted to determine the proper action. The laboratory should suggest a course of action at that time (e. g., accept, reject, or not report the data). All data not meeting the QC acceptance criteria shall be flagged with appropriate qualifiers and discussed in the narrative of the data report. Laboratory blanks shall be evaluated against the method detection limits and sample results.

Required detection limits (i.e., minimum detection limits required by the project) or required detection limits (RDLs) are specified in Table 5-1. Additionally, the laboratory is requested to achieve the lowest detection limits as practically possible for all requested analytes (e.g., by using the largest sample size and/or the least dilution). It is acceptable for the laboratory to report an actual detection limit that is higher than the specified RDL for an analyte when the measured concentration of that analyte exceeds the laboratory estimated quantitation limit.

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Table 5-1. Quality Control Criteria

Analyte Analytical Technique

QC Acceptance Criteria

LCS % Recovery

Spike % Recovery

Duplicate1

RPD RDL2

wt% water TGA 80 – 120% N/A <20% N/A

Density Gravimetry 95 – 105% N/A <1%3 N/A

TC/TOC Combustion/ Coulometry 80 – 120% 75 – 125% ≤20% N/A

TIC/TOCSilver catalyzed

oxidation/Coulometric Auto titration

80 – 120% 75 – 125% <20% N/A

pH Electrode +0.1 pH unit N/A N/A N/A

OH- Titration 90 – 110% 75 – 125% <5%3 17 μg/mL

Cl-, F-, IC 80 – 120% 75 – 125% 10%4

Cl- - 180 μg/mL

F- - 31 μg/mL

PO43-, SO4

2- IC 80 – 120% 75 – 125% <20% PO43- – 950 μg/mL

NO2-, NO3

- IC 80 – 115% 75 – 125% 10%3NO2

- – 50.6 μg/mL

NO3- – 310 μg/mL

Al, NaICP/AES 80 – 120% 75 – 125% <20% N/A

PCB Extraction/GC/ECD N/A N/A N/A 0.02 μg/mL

Notes:

LCS = Laboratory Control Sample RPD = Relative Percent Difference

1Sample duplicate or Matrix spike duplicate.2In general, and especially where no RDL is specified, the Laboratory shall use the least possible dilution to obtain the lowest practical detection limits for all requested analytes. If an analyte is detected in the sample, and the reported sample results are greater than the estimated quantitation limit for that analyte, then the RDL listed above is not applicable.

3If the RPD or LCS requirements are not met, the laboratory will make only one rerun. If the RPD or LCS recovery requirements are not met after the rerun, the laboratory will contact the Characterization Engineer. If the control limits listed in the table are not met, the data will be flagged and discussed in the data report narrative.

4RPD for Cl- and F- as requested by the Chemistry Control POC (see Section 6.1).

6.0 EXCEPTIONS AND CLARIFICATIONS

6.1 ANALYTICAL EXCEPTIONS AND CLARIFICATIONS

The following list includes exceptions and clarifications to the sample analyses:

The laboratory shall report all analytical results recovered from ICP/AES and IC analyses, though only specific analytes are requested. Additionally, the laboratory shall report non-requested GEA analytes detected above the method detection limit, with the exception of ambient levels of naturally occurring radon decay elements, so long as no additional preparatory work is required and all associated errors are documented. Data

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not meeting QC limits shall be flagged accordingly. If the laboratory believes that a non-requested analyte is erroneous, reporting results for that analyte is not required. No reruns or additional analyses will be performed to improve recovery for analytes not specified in Table 4-1 unless formally requested by the Characterization Engineer.

Solids data from PLM, PSD, XRD, and SEM are not required by RPP-8532 for liquid chemical adjustment grab samples or by HNF-SD-WM-DQO-001. However, if solids are present in sufficient quantity, the Chemistry Control POC may request data from PLM, PSD, SEM, and XRD analyses. The PLM, XRD, and SEM data would be needed to determine the extent that hydroxide will be depleted by the solids in the waste. The PSD data are needed to perform a dynamic mixing analysis.

As requested by the Chemistry Control POC, the lab will provide interim data for density, TC/TOC and TIC/TOC within 15 working days of receiving the last sample. The lab is unable to meet the 15 day turnaround time for TIC/TOC, so 20 working days is allowed due to an increase in sample activity prior to AY-101.

As requested by the Chemistry Control POC, F- and Cl- will meet the Duplicate RPD and RDL QC criteria in table 5-1 for these pitting factors. The RDL for Cl- of 180 μg/mL and for F- of 31 μg/mL will be used as requested by the Chemistry Control POC. New RPD QC criteria has been established and not yet updated in RPP-8532. In addition, F- and Cl- are requested in the 10 day Format II report.

Analysis for PCBs will be performed according to SW-846 method 8082, which prefers amber-colored sample collection bottles. However, clear sample bottles will be used so that separable organics, if present, can be more easily identified and the amount of solids in the sample can be estimated. PCBs are stable compounds and any losses due to exposure to light are expected to be negligible.

RPP-8532 does not require an organic layer check surface sample. HNF-SD-WM-DQO-001 requires collection of a surface sample that requires only visual inspection for a separable organic layer. However, to obtain important waste characteristics data from the surface and also to minimize analytical confusion potentially arising from use of multiple analytical lists, the Chemistry Control and Compatibility POCs have agreed that the surface sample designated as the organic layer check will be analyzed the same as other waste samples as shown on Table 4-1.

DOE/RL-96-68 requires sample preservation in a manner consistent with regulatory requirements and with the established procedure. The DQO does not require sample refrigeration or the addition of preservatives to tank samples because of concerns with high radiation exposure that would result from additional handling of sample solutions. Biological activity, generally the largest problem in environmental samples, is unlikely in tank waste samples because of the high salt content, pH, and radioactivity. Refrigeration and the use of preservatives are not appropriate in the alkaline radioactive waste matrices collected from the DSTs. Sample refrigeration would cause precipitation of dissolved salts in the sample, precluding achievement of the primary goal of this TSAP.

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Acidification or the addition of preservatives would likewise cause unacceptable alteration of the samples.

The following radionuclides require analysis by RPP-RPT-60210: 59Ni, 93Zr, 93mNb, 113mCd, 137mBa, 227Ac, 228Ra, and 232U. However, because no analytical method currently is available at the 222-S Laboratory for these analytes they will not be analyzed under this TSAP. They are listed here to identify that analytical method development remains necessary to complete all DQO-required analyses.

6.2 SAMPLING EXCEPTIONS

The grab sampling procedure follows the American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM) E-300 standard for sampling (ASTM-E-300-3, Standard Practice for Sampling Industrial Chemicals). The deviations from the ASTM E-300 standard are documented below.

Requirement: The sampling apparatus be filled and allowed to drain before drawing the sample.

Deviation: Tank Farm Sampling lowers the sampling apparatus to the desired level and collects the sample. Samples are collected after bottles are filled the first time. To pour the contents out and resample is encouraging the spread of radiological contamination and additional whole body and extremity radiation exposure.

Requirement: Stopper and label bottles immediately after taking the samples and deliver them to the laboratory.

Deviation: Tank Farm Sampling screws on the bottle cap after the sample has been collected. The sample bottles are labeled (i.e., etched) with the sample numbers before the samples are collected. Sample labels will not stay on bottles after samples are collected. The samples are shipped to the laboratory as soon as resources are available, within three days of sample collection.

Requirement: Select wiping cloths so that lint is not introduced, contaminating the samples.

Deviation: Damp cotton towels are used to wipe down sample bottles after the sample bottles are capped. The intent is to remove any waste that may be on the external surface of the bottles to minimize contamination and personnel exposure.

Requirement: To prevent the loss of the liquid during shipment and to protect against moisture and dust, cover the closure of the glass bottle with plastic caps, which have been swelled in water, wiped dry, placed over the top of the stoppered bottle, and allowed to shrink tightly in place. Screw-top bottles are recommended. The cap should be lined with material inert to the sample. The screw caps should be secured by use of adhesive tape or similar material.

Deviation: Tank Farm Sampling uses screw caps and 4-mil plastic bags. The sample bottle is placed inside plastic bag, which is placed inside an individual sample shipping container. The screw cap is not secured with adhesive tape. The waste tank sample seal

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is placed on the shipping container per procedure. The cap is Teflon®-lined which is inert to the sample. To allow sub-sampling for analysis, caps are removed in hotcells using manipulators to minimize radiation exposure to laboratory workers. Securing the sample bottle caps with tape is not performed because it would be difficult to remove the tape remotely with manipulators in the laboratory hot cell.

Requirement: Bottles and jars may be made of clear or brown glass or polyethylene with necks shaped to receive glass stopper or a screw cap made of metal or plastic material.

Deviation: Tank Farm Sampling uses clear or amber glass bottles with necks shaped to receive rubber stoppers. A rubber stopper is used when an empty bottle is lowered to the desired sample depth. (Glass stoppers were used at one time but resulted in broken sample bottles during the removal of the glass stoppers from the glass bottles). The stopper is then removed to allow the liquid to flow into the bottle. A Teflon®-lined screw cap or septum cap will be used to close the bottle once it is removed from the tank.

7.0 ORGANIZATION

The organization and responsibility of key personnel involved with this characterization effort are shown in Table 7-1.

Table 7-1. Project Key Personnel (2 pages)

Responsibility Individual1

Characterization Engineer S. J. Diedesch, 376-0412

222-S Laboratory WHL Project Coordinator S. Snyder, 372-2525

222-S Laboratory POC (off hours) 222-S Laboratory Leader, 373-2435

222-S Laboratory WRPS Project Coordinator S. G. McKinney, 372-1945

Tank Farms Shift Office Production Operations Shift Manager, 373-2689

Chemistry Control POC W. J. Powell, 373-1072

Waste Compatibility POC E. M. Uytioco, 376-2612

Tank Waste Information Network Systems POC M. A. Anderson, 376-1402

BBI POC J. H. Rasmussen, 373-1128

Tank Farms Criticality Safety Representative (Criticality POC)

D.C. Losey, 373-7700

Manager, Production Operations Process Engineering N. W. Kirch, 373-2380

Manager, Tank Waste Inventory and Characterization H. L. Baune, 372-3393

Manager, 222-S Process Chemistry G. A. Cooke, 373-7492

Tank Farm Sampling S. M. Withrow, 373,4659

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Table 7-1. Project Key Personnel (2 pages)

Responsibility Individual1

Manager, Analytical Project Management J. M. McKinney, 372-9474

8.0 DELIVERABLES

All analyses of tank waste material shall be reported as Format II and/or VI as indicated in Table 4-1. Brief descriptions of these reporting formats are provided in Sections 8.1 through 8.3 (see WHL-MP-1011, Quality Assurance Project Plan for 222-S Laboratory or ATS-MP-1032, 222-S Laboratory Quality Assurance Project Plan, for more detail).

8.1 FORMAT II REPORTING

This format requires early transmittal of an interim report of the analytical results. The deliverables will consist of data summary tables from the Laboratory Information Management System which are transmitted to the Chemistry Control POC and the Characterization Engineer via electronic mail or facsimile. Interim results for pH, OH-, Cl-, F-, NO2

-, and NO3- shall be

transmitted within 10 working days after receipt of the last sample at the 222-S Laboratory, viaan Excel® (Excel is a registered trademark of the Microsoft Corporation, Redmond, Washington) spreadsheet containing reviewed data. Interim results for TC/TOC and density shall be transmitted within 15 working days after receipt of the last sample at the 222-S Laboratory.

Interim results for TIC/TOC shall be transmitted within 20 working days after the receipt of the last sample at the 222-S Laboratory. The normal turnaround time for TIC/TOC is 15 working days, but has been extended to 20 working days because of an expected increase in the amount of samples being sent to the lab prior to this sampling event. The TIC/TOC turnaround time of 20 days shall not be considered a precedent or standard business practice for future TSAP deliverables.

If requested tests are performed, such as caustic demand, an interim report of test results by Process Chemistry shall be provided to the Chemistry Control POC and the Characterization Engineer via electronic mail within 30 calendar days after the sample material is made available for testing.

8.2 FORMAT VI REPORTING

With the assistance of Analytical Project Management, a technical report documenting the results of all the analyses and QC data shall be released in accordance with TFC-ENG-DESIGN-C-25, “Technical Document Control.” The format of the report shall include the raw data for the hydroxide and weight% water by TGA analyses. Sample chain-of-custody forms and sampling data sheet(s) shall be included. The report shall be

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distributed as shown in Table 8-1. The 222-S Laboratory contractor shall issue the Format VI report within 90 calendar days following receipt of the last sample to the WRPS Analytical Project Management group. The 222-S Laboratory contractor will assist Analytical Project Management in the release of the data report in accordance with TFC-ENG-DESIGN-C-25.Analytical Project Management shall submit the report for release within 5 working days of the receipt from the 222-S Laboratory contractor. Any Characterization Change Notices (CCNs) affecting the project shall be appended to the final report.

The 90 calendar day turnaround time for a Format VI report shall not be considered a precedent or a standard business practice for future TSAPs. The turnaround time is extended to 90 calendar days because of an expected increase in the amount of samples being sent to the lab prior to this sampling event.

Raw data as managed in accordance with the laboratory’s document management process shall be available to the project upon request. Results from corrosion potential, caustic demand, viscosity, PLM, PSD, SEM, and XRD tests should be provided in the same report but may be provided in separate reports if necessary to meet Chemistry Control POC needs as applicable. In addition, an Excel® spreadsheet containing reviewed and approved data shall be provided to the Characterization Engineer. The generation date and time on the spreadsheet shall match, as close as possible, those on the data summary report in the final laboratory report.

In addition to the data report, an electronic version of the analytical results shall be provided to the Tank Characterization Database within seven (7) calendar days of release of the final laboratory report. The electronic version shall be in the standard electronic format as directed in HNF-3638, Standard Electronic Format Specification for Tank Characterization Data Loader: Version 3.5 (or higher revision). All of the unaltered characterization data shall be included in database upload.

If all samples required by this TSAP are not provided to the laboratory within 90 days of laboratory approval of the TSAP, the specified analytical and/or reporting timeframes will be reevaluated based on current laboratory work loads. Specified analytical and/or reporting timeframes impacted by equipment failures or lab facility outages will be reevaluated as needed.

Table 8-1. Laboratory Analytical Report Distribution (2 pages)

Recipient Report Type (see note)

M. A. Anderson E

W. J. Powell E

N. W. Kirch E

D. G. Baide E

D. M. Nguyen E

H. L. Baune E

S. J. Diedesch E

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Table 8-1. Laboratory Analytical Report Distribution (2 pages)

Recipient Report Type (see note)

M. D. Britton E

D. C. Losey E

A. R. Kersting E

E. M. Uytioco E

B. M. Mauss (ORP) E

G. A. Cooke E

B. N. Gallaher E

G. D. Schramm E

S. N. Luke E

J. H. Rasmussen E

J. M. McKinney E

Note:

E = Electronic, H = Hard copy, ORP = Office of River Protection

9.0 CHANGE CONTROL

Changes to the requirements in this TSAP shall be documented in a revision to the TSAP via a Document Release and Change Form (DRCF) or temporarily on a CCN. Copies of applicable CCNs shall be appended to the laboratory data report. The CCNs are also added to Appendix B of this TSAP following completion of the sampling and analysis. The Characterization Engineer has the responsibility of exercising technical judgment in modifying the described work and in justifying the level of documentation required when changes to the described work in the TSAP are made.

If a change to this TSAP is needed during sample collection, sampling may proceed after the change is approved verbally by the Characterization Engineer and documented by Tank Farm Sampling in the work package or sampling data sheet. Subsequently, the Characterization Engineer shall document the change to the TSAP via a DRCF or CCN as described above.

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10.0 REFERENCES

ASTM E-300-03, 2009, Standard Practice for Sampling Industrial Chemicals, Rev. 3, American Society for Testing and Materials, West Conshohocken, Pennsylvania.

ATS-MP-1032, 222-S Laboratory Quality Assurance Project Plan, as revised, Washington River Protection Solutions LLC, Richland, Washington.

ATS-LT-512-101, 222-S Laboratory Electro Chemical Corrosion Measurements, as revised, Washington River Protection Solutions LLC, Richland, Washington.

DOE/RL-96-68, 2007, Hanford Analytical Services Quality Assurance Requirements Documents, Rev. 3, U.S. Department of Energy, Richland Operations Office, Richland, Washington.

HNF-3638, 2001, Standard Electronic Format Specification for Tank Characterization Data Loader: Version 3.5, Rev. 3, prepared by Pacific Northwest National Laboratory for CH2M HILL Hanford Group, Inc., Richland, Washington.

HNF-SD-WM-DQO-001, 2017, Data Quality Objectives for Tank Farms Waste Compatibility Program, Rev 23, Washington River Protection Solutions LLC, Richland, Washington.

OSD-T-151-00007, Operating Specifications for the Double-Shell Storage Tanks Section 1.5, as revised, Washington River Protection Solutions LLC, Richland, Washington.

PCSACS, 2018, queried 03/28/2018, [Level/Temp: Tank Temperature Readings, Tank Name: 241-AY-101, Measurement Date: 03/28/2018), Washington River Protection Solutions LLC, Richland, Washington.

Rice, E. W., R. B. Baird, A. D. Eaton, and L. S. Clesceri, 2012, Standard Methods for the Examination of Water and Waste Water, 22nd ed., American Public Health Association, American Water Works Association, Water Environment Federation.

RPP-8532, 2014, Double-Shell Tanks Chemistry Control Data Quality Objectives, Rev 14, Washington River Protection Solutions LLC, Richland, Washington.

RPP-10226, Direction for Disposition of Tank Waste Samples in Archive, as revised, Washington River Protection Solutions LLC, Richland, Washington.

RPP-RPT-43979, 2017, Derivation of Best-Basis Inventory for Tank 241-AY-101 as of April 1, 2017, Rev. 17, Washington River Protection Solutions LLC, Richland, Washington.

RPP-RPT-60210, 2017, Data Quality Objectives to Support Best-Basis Inventory (BBI), Rev. 0, Washington River Protection Solutions LLC, Richland, Washington.

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SW-846, 1986, Test Methods for the Evaluation of Solid Waste, Physical/Chemical Methods, 3rd Edition (as amended), U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Washington, D.C.

TFC-ENG-DESIGN-C-25, “Technical Document Control,” as revised, Washington River Protection Solutions LLC, Richland, Washington.

TWINSa, Queried 03/28/2018 (Level/Temp: Surface Level, Tank Name: 241-AY-101, Measurement Date: 03/01/2018 to 03/28/2018, Sensor Type: Enraf, Date: 03/28/2018, 345.23 in.)], Washington River Protection Solutions LLC, Richland, Washington.

TWINSb, Queried 3/28/2018, [Data Base, Best-Basis Inventory, Best Basis Calculation Detail,Analyte: All Radionuclides, Tank Name: 241-AY-101], Washington River Protection Solutions LLC, Richland, Washington.

WHL-MP-1011, Quality Assurance Project Plan for 222-S Laboratory, as revised, WAI Hanford Laboratory, Richland, Washington.

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APPENDIX A

RADIONUCLIDE ESTIMATES FOR SAMPLE SHIPPING

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A1.0 ESTIMATED RADIONUCLIDE CONCENTRATIONS IN TANK 241-AY-101GRAB SAMPLES

Tables A-1 and A-2 provide estimated radionuclide concentrations in tank AY-101 samples for sample shipping purposes. Estimates are based on the Best-Basis Inventory Calculation Detail Report queried from TWINS on March 28, 2018 (Best Basis Inventory, Best Basis Calculation Detail, Tank Name: 241-AY-101 [TWINSb]). Reported supernatant concentration estimates were used to estimate the radioactivity for all supernatant samples except 1AY-18-12 (Table A-1). Separate estimates are provided for sample 1AY-18-12 because this bottom sample is located near a soft sludge layer and hence might contain solids. For each radionuclide in this sample, the sample concentration was conservatively estimated by selecting the highest value of the concentrations reported for supernatant, sludge solids, and sludge interstitial liquid (Table A-2). The densities of tank AY-101 supernatant and sludge solids were estimated at 1.31 g/mL and 1.87 g/mL, respectively (RPP-RPT-43979).

Table A- 1. Tank AY-101 Estimated Radionuclide Concentrations for All Samples Except for 1AY-18-12 - Decay

Corrected to July 1, 2015 (2 sheets)

Radionuclide Concentration(µCi/mL)

Sample Activity(µCi/Bottle*)

106Ru 1.85E-06 4.63E-04

113mCd 1.47E-02 3.68E+00

125Sb 5.49E-03 1.37E+00

126Sn 6.63E-04 1.66E-01

129I 1.34E-04 3.35E-02

134Cs 1.03E-03 2.58E-01

137Cs 2.19E+02 5.48E+04

137mBa 2.07E+02 5.18E+04

14C 1.12E-03 2.80E-01

151Sm 4.50E+00 1.13E+03

152Eu 8.16E-04 2.04E-01

154Eu 6.35E-03 1.59E+00

155Eu 4.78E-03 1.20E+00

226Ra 6.14E-08 1.54E-05

227Ac 1.24E-06 3.10E-04

228Ra 3.79E-07 9.48E-05

229Th 1.04E-06 2.60E-04

231Pa 2.38E-06 5.95E-04

232Th 3.79E-07 9.48E-05

232U 1.14E-06 2.85E-04

233U 1.24E-05 3.10E-03

234U 1.01E-05 2.53E-03

235U 3.62E-07 9.05E-05

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Table A- 1. Tank AY-101 Estimated Radionuclide Concentrations for All Samples Except for 1AY-18-12 - Decay

Corrected to July 1, 2015 (2 sheets)



236U 2.74E-07 6.85E-05

237Np 4.24E-05 1.06E-02

238Pu 2.59E-04 6.48E-02

238U 7.91E-06 1.98E-03

239Pu 1.49E-03 3.73E-01

240Pu 3.30E-04 8.25E-02

241Am 1.01E-03 2.53E-01

241Pu 3.37E-03 8.43E-01

242Cm 3.68E-06 9.20E-04

242Pu 2.88E-06 7.20E-04

243Am 6.87E-08 1.72E-05

243Cm 1.34E-06 3.35E-04

244Cm 2.72E-05 6.80E-03

3H 2.48E-03 6.20E-01

59Ni 6.61E-04 1.65E-01

60Co 1.59E-03 3.98E-01

63Ni 3.28E-02 8.20E+00

79Se 3.47E-04 8.68E-02

90Sr 1.00E+00 2.50E+02

90Y 1.00E+00 2.50E+02

93mNb 1.01E-02 2.53E+00

93Zr 1.21E-02 3.03E+00

99Tc 1.12E-01 2.80E+01*µCi/Bottle = microcuries per full 250-mL sample bottle.

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Table A- 2. Tank AY-101 Estimated Radionuclide Concentrations for Sample 1AY-18-12 - Decay Corrected to

July 1, 2015 (2 sheets)



106Ru 1.85E-06 4.63E-04

113mCd 3.03E-02 7.57E+00

125Sb 5.97E-02 1.49E+01

126Sn 4.28E-03 1.07E+00

129I 2.47E-04 6.17E-02

134Cs 1.03E-03 2.58E-01

137Cs 2.19E+02 5.48E+04

137mBa 2.07E+02 5.18E+04

14C 3.95E-03 9.86E-01

151Sm 7.52E+02 1.88E+05

152Eu 1.66E-01 4.16E+01

154Eu 7.89E+00 1.97E+03

155Eu 1.43E+00 3.59E+02

226Ra 6.62E-08 1.65E-05

227Ac 2.17E-05 5.42E-03

228Ra 1.91E-04 4.77E-02

229Th 1.04E-06 2.60E-04

231Pa 5.83E-05 1.46E-02

232Th 1.91E-04 4.77E-02

232U 9.00E-06 2.25E-03

233U 7.54E-03 1.88E+00

234U 5.42E-04 1.36E-01

235U 1.91E-05 4.77E-03

236U 4.17E-05 1.04E-02

237Np 7.89E-03 1.97E+00

238Pu 8.00E-01 2.00E+02

238U 4.26E-04 1.07E-01

239Pu 2.21E+00 5.52E+02

240Pu 6.83E-01 1.71E+02

241Am 4.41E+01 1.10E+04

241Pu 5.54E+00 1.38E+03

242Cm 6.28E-02 1.57E+01

242Pu 9.89E-05 2.47E-02

243Am 4.02E-02 1.01E+01

243Cm 4.99E-03 1.25E+00

244Cm 9.89E-02 2.47E+01

3H 4.06E-03 1.02E +00

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Table A- 2. Tank AY-101 Estimated Radionuclide Concentrations for Sample 1AY-18-12 - Decay Corrected to

July 1, 2015 (2 sheets)



59Ni 8.99E-02 2.25E+01

60Co 3.74E-01 9.35E+01

63Ni 7.76E+00 1.94E+03

79Se 2.11E-03 5.28E-01

90Sr 5.25E+03 1.31E+06

90Y 5.25E+03 1.31E+06

93mNb 6.47E-01 1.62E+02

93Zr 7.26E-01 1.81E+02

99Tc 1.12E-01 2.80E+01*µCi/Bottle = microcuries per full 250-mL sample bottle.

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APPENDIX B

CHARACTERIZATION CHANGE NOTICES (CCN)

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