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  • ASTM D 6311 : 1998 : R2014

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    Standard Guide for Generation of Environmental Data Related to Waste Management Activities: Selection and Optimization of Sampling Design

    Available format(s):  Hardcopy, PDF

    Superseded date:  24-03-2022

    Language(s):  English

    Published date:  27-05-2014

    Publisher:  American Society for Testing and Materials

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    CONTAINED IN VOL. 11.04, 2015 Gives practical guidance on the optimization and selection of sample designs in waste management sampling activities, within the context of the requirements established by the data quality objectives or other planning process.

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    1.1This document provides practical guidance on the selection and optimization of sample designs in waste management sampling activities, within the context of the requirements established by the data quality objectives or other planning process.

    1.2This document (1) provides guidance for selection of sampling designs; (2) outlines techniques to optimize candidate designs; and (3) describes the variables that need to be balanced in choosing the final optimized design.

    1.3The contents of this guide are arranged by section as follows:

    1.

    Scope

    2.

    Referenced Documents

    3.

    Terminology

    4.

    Significance and Use

    5.

    Summary of Guide

    6.

    Factors Affecting Sampling Design Selection

    6.1

    Sampling Design Performance Characteristics

    6.2

    Regulatory Considerations

    6.3

    Project Objectives

    6.4

    Knowledge of the Site

    6.5

    Physical Sample Issues

    6.6

    Communication with the Laboratory

    6.7

    Analytical Turn Around Time

    6.8

    Analytical Method Constraints

    6.9

    Health and Safety

    6.10

    Budget/Cost Considerations

    6.11

    Representativeness

    7.

    Initial Design Selection

    8.

    Optimization Criteria

    9.

    Optimization Process

    9.2

    Practical Evaluation of Design Alternatives

    9.3

    Statistical and Cost Evaluation

    10.

    Final Selection

    Annex A1

    Types of Sampling Designs

    A1.1

    Commonly Used Sampling Designs

    A1.2

    Sampling Design Tools

    A1.3

    Combination Sample Designs

    Appendix X1. Additional References

    Appendix X2. Choosing Analytical Method Based on Variance and Cost

    Appendix X3. Calculating the Number of Samples: A Statistical Treatment


    1.4This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.

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    Committee D 34
    Document Type Guide
    Product Note Reconfirmed 2014
    Publisher American Society for Testing and Materials
    Status Superseded
    Superseded By
    Supersedes

    Standards Referenced By This Book - (Show below) - (Hide below)

    ASTM D 6538 : 2012 Standard Guide for Sampling Wastewater With Automatic Samplers
    ASTM D 6956 : 2017 Standard Guide for Demonstrating and Assessing Whether a Chemical Analytical Measurement System Provides Analytical Results Consistent with Their Intended Use
    ASTM D 7353 : 2007 : R2013 Standard Practice for Sampling of Liquids in Waste Management Activities Using a Peristaltic Pump
    ASTM D 5680 : 2014 Standard Practice for Sampling Unconsolidated Solids in Drums or Similar Containers
    ASTM D 5792 : 2010 : R2015 Standard Practice for Generation of Environmental Data Related to Waste Management Activities: Development of Data Quality Objectives
    ASTM D 6759 : 2016 Standard Practice for Sampling Liquids Using Grab and Discrete Depth Samplers
    ASTM D 5681 : 2018 Standard Terminology for Waste and Waste Management
    ASTM D 7758 : 2017 Standard Practice for Passive Soil Gas Sampling in the Vadose Zone for Source Identification, Spatial Variability Assessment, Monitoring, and Vapor Intrusion Evaluations
    ASTM D 6982 : 2009 : R2016 Standard Practice for Detecting Hot Spots Using Point-Net (Grid) Search Patterns
    ASTM D 7204 : 2015 Standard Practice for Sampling Waste Streams on Conveyors
    ASTM D 6538 : 2012 : R2019 Standard Guide for Sampling Wastewater With Automatic Samplers
    ASTM D 5681 : 2020 Standard Terminology for Waste and Waste Management
    ASTM D 7353 : 2021 Standard Practice for Sampling of Liquids in Waste Management Activities Using a Peristaltic Pump

    Standards Referencing This Book - (Show below) - (Hide below)

    ASTM D 6232 : 2016 Standard Guide for Selection of Sampling Equipment for Waste and Contaminated Media Data Collection Activities
    ASTM D 6232 : 2016 : REDLINE Standard Guide for Selection of Sampling Equipment for Waste and Contaminated Media Data Collection Activities
    ASTM D 5956 : 1996 : R2006 Standard Guide for Sampling Strategies for Heterogeneous Wastes (Withdrawn 2015)
    ASTM D 6051 : 1996 : R2006 Standard Guide for Composite Sampling and Field Subsampling for Environmental Waste Management Activities (Withdrawn 2015)
    ASTM D 5956 : 2021 Standard Guide for Sampling Strategies for Heterogeneous Wastes
    ASTM D 6232 : 2003 Standard Guide for Selection of Sampling Equipment for Waste and Contaminated Media Data Collection Activities
    ASTM D 6044 : 2021 Standard Guide for Representative Sampling for Management of Waste and Contaminated Media
    ASTM D 6044 : 1996 : R2009 Standard Guide for Representative Sampling for Management of Waste and Contaminated Media
    ASTM E 135 : 2021 : REV A Standard Terminology Relating to Analytical Chemistry for Metals, Ores, and Related Materials
    ASTM D 6044 : 1996 : R2003 Standard Guide for Representative Sampling for Management of Waste and Contaminated Media
    ASTM D 6232 : 2000 Standard Guide for Selection of Sampling Equipment for Waste and Contaminated Media Data Collection Activities
    ASTM D 6044 : 1996 : R2015 Standard Guide for Representative Sampling for Management of Waste and Contaminated Media
    ASTM D 6051 : 1996 : R2001 Standard Guide for Composite Sampling and Field Subsampling for Environmental Waste Management Activities
    ASTM E 135 : 2003 : REV B Standard Terminology Relating to Analytical Chemistry for Metals, Ores, and Related Materials
    ASTM D 6051 : 1996 Standard Guide for Composite Sampling and Field Subsampling for Environmental Waste Management Activities
    ASTM D 6051 : 2015 Standard Guide for Composite Sampling and Field Subsampling for Environmental Waste Management Activities
    ASTM E 135 : 2002 : REV A Standard Terminology Relating to Analytical Chemistry for Metals, Ores, and Related Materials
    ASTM D 5956 : 1996 : R2001 Standard Guide for Sampling Strategies for Heterogeneous Wastes
    ASTM D 6232 : 2008 Standard Guide for Selection of Sampling Equipment for Waste and Contaminated Media Data Collection Activities
    ASTM D 6232 : 2021 Standard Guide for Selection of Sampling Equipment for Waste and Contaminated Media Data Collection Activities
    ASTM E 135 : 2021 Standard Terminology Relating to Analytical Chemistry for Metals, Ores, and Related Materials
    ASTM E 135 : 2003 Standard Terminology Relating to Analytical Chemistry for Metals, Ores, and Related Materials
    ASTM E 135 : 2003 : REV C Standard Terminology Relating to Analytical Chemistry for Metals, Ores, and Related Materials
    ASTM D 6044 : 1996 Standard Guide for Representative Sampling for Management of Waste and Contaminated Media
    ASTM E 135 : 2020 : REV B Standard Terminology Relating to Analytical Chemistry for Metals, Ores, and Related Materials
    ASTM D 5956 : 2015 Standard Guide for Sampling Strategies for Heterogeneous Wastes
    ASTM D 5956 : 1996 Standard Guide for Sampling Strategies for Heterogeneous Wastes
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