EP 1110-1-28
31 Aug 01
g/ft2
Micrograms per square foot
g/g
Micrograms per gram (parts per million on mass/mass basis)
MS/MSD
Matrix spike/matrix spike duplicate
Occupant
use Characteristics of occupants including number of child-bearing age females,
patterns
average age and numbers of children occupying units, unit use patterns including
entrances most frequently used, windows opened most frequently, use of
window air-conditioners, gardening habits, cleaning habits of occupants, yard
characteristics and use of yard as play area.
QA
Quality assurance; defined by NLLAP as an "integrated system of activities
involving planning, QC, quality assessment, reporting, and quality improvement
to ensure that a product or service meets defined standards of quality within a
state level of confidence." (NLLAP LQSR Revision 2.0 (August 1, 1996))
QC
Quality control; defined by NLLAP as the "overall system of technical activities
whose purpose is to measure and control the quality of a product or service so
that it meets the needs of users. The aim is to provide quality that is satisfactory,
adequate, dependable, and economical. (NLLAP LQSR Revision 2.0
(August 1, 1996))
Random Sampling
A technique for selecting a sample of n elements from a population of elements
in such a way that each combination of n elements has the same probability of
being selected. In statistical sampling, the process of selecting sample units in
such a way that all units under consideration have the same probability of being
selected. (ASTM E1605)
Rinsate Blank
A sample of "used" cleaning fluid rinse solution, also called an equipment blank.
Rinsate blank examples include a final rinse of the device used to collect soil or
vacuumed dust or the final rinse to clean a scoop used to collect soil or
vacuumed dust samples. The rinsate blank is used in rinsing collection media
and equipment prior to use to monitor possible cross contamination. The rinsate
blank goes through all steps in the analysis including the digestion. (EPA,
757-R-92-006, May 1993)
Risk assessment
(1) An on-site investigation to determine the existence, nature, severity, and
location of lead-based paint hazards, (2) The provision of a report by the
individual or the firm conducting the risk assessment, explaining the results of the
investigation and options for reducing lead-based paint hazards. (40 CFR
745.223)
Target Housing
Any housing constructed prior to 1978, except housing for the elderly or
persons with disabilities (unless any one or more children age 6 years or under
resides or is expected to reside in such housing for the elderly or persons with
disabilities) or any 0-bedroom dwelling. (40 CFR 745.223)
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