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Environmental Investigations
Standard Operating Procedures
and Quality Assurance Manual
(EISOPQAM)
November 2001

Enforcement and Investigations Branch
US-EPA, Region 4, SESD, Athens, Georgia

This document is one of two “SOP's” which contain standard operating and field quality assurance procedures used by Region 4 field investigators. [The other document is Ecological Assessment Standard Operating Procedures and Quality Assurance Manual]. This document includes many changes, additions and modifications to sampling methods and procedures contained in previous versions. The manual originated in 1980 with the title Engineering Support Branch Standard Operating Procedures and Quality Assurance Manual and was revised in 1986 with the same title; revised again in 1991 with the title, Environmental Compliance Branch Standard Operating Procedures and Quality Assurance Manual; and revised in 1996/1997 with the title Environmental Investigations Standard Operating Procedures and Quality Assurance Manual.

The specific procedures outlined in the manual are either based on the experiences of Region 4 field investigators or are specifically referenced at the end of each section. This manual is provided to each Region 4 employee responsible for conducting field investigations for activities contained in these Standard Operating Procedures (SOP). This is intended to be a dynamic document and will be revised periodically as needed. Mention of trade names or commercial products does not constitute endorsement or recommendation for use.

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Standard Operating Procedures
and Quality Assurance Manual
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