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QA
Quality assurance defined by NLLAP as an "integrated system of activities
involving planning, quality control, 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))
Recognized Laboratory An environmental laboratory recognized by EPA pursuant to TSCA section
405(b) as being capable of performing an analysis for lead compounds in
paint, soil, and dust. (40 CFR 745.223)
Rinsate Blank
A sample of "used" cleaning fluid rinse solution, also called equipment blank.
Rinsate blank examples include a final rinse of the device used to collect soil
or the final rinse to clean a scoop used to collect soil samples. The rinsate
blank is used in rinsing collection 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)
Target Housing
Any housing constructed prior to 1978, except housing for the elderly or
persons with disabilities (unless any on or more children age 6 years or
younger resides ore 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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