EP 1110-1-23
31 Jan 99
principal of a firm that would constitute a business relationship that would not be considered
independent according to federal, state, or local regulations. A copy of the Designated IH's
[current valid ABIH Certification] [current valid ABIH confirmation of eligibility in writing from
the ABIH] will be included. In addition, the Monitoring Contractor will submit the name,
address, telephone numbers, and resumes of additional IHs and Industrial Hygiene Technicians
(IHT) who will be assisting the Designated IH in performing on-site tasks. IHs and IHTs
supporting the Designated IH will have a minimum of [2] [__] full years each of practical on-site
experience performing air monitoring for asbestos abatement. The formal reporting relationship
between the Designated IH, support IHs and IHTs, and the Monitoring Contractor will be
indicated. The resume of each support IH and IHT will be signed by the individual for whom the
resume was prepared, the Designated IH and the Contractor.
3.2.2 Laboratory and Laboratory Analysis Qualifications. The qualifications and
organization report will provide the name, address, and telephone number of each testing
laboratory selected to perform the sample analyses and report the results. The laboratory selected
will conduct [phase contrast microscopy (PCM) of airborne samples using the methods specified
by NIOSH Method 7400 with optional confirmation of results by transmission electron
microscopy (TEM) using methods specified by NIOSH Method 7402] [TEM Mandatory Method
of airborne samples using the methods specified by 40 CFR Part 763]. Written verification of the
following criteria, signed by the testing laboratory principal and the Monitoring Contractor will be
included:
(1) Data indicating the laboratory is currently in the Industrial Hygiene Laboratory
Accreditation Program administered by American Industrial Hygiene Association (AIHA) and
judged proficient (classified as acceptable) in counting airborne asbestos samples by phase
contrast microscopy (PCM) by successful participation in each of the last four rounds in the
AIHA Proficiency Analytical Testing (PAT) Program.
(2) The name of each selected microscopist who will analyze airborne samples by PCM
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