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ASTM D 6311 : 1998 : R2003

Superseded

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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Superseded date

11-11-2014

Language(s)

English

Published date

10-09-1998

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.

1.1 This 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.

1.2 This 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.

1.3 The 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

1.4 This 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.

Committee
D 34
DocumentType
Guide
Pages
25
ProductNote
Reconfirmed 2003
PublisherName
American Society for Testing and Materials
Status
Superseded
SupersededBy
Supersedes

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 5681 : 2018 Standard Terminology for Waste and Waste Management
ASTM D 5680 : 2014 Standard Practice for Sampling Unconsolidated Solids in Drums or Similar Containers
ASTM D 6538 : 2012 Standard Guide for Sampling Wastewater With Automatic Samplers
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 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 6232 : 2016 : REDLINE Standard Guide for Selection of Sampling Equipment for Waste and Contaminated Media Data Collection Activities
ASTM D 6051 : 2015 Standard Guide for Composite Sampling and Field Subsampling for Environmental Waste Management Activities
ASTM D 5956 : 2015 Standard Guide for Sampling Strategies for Heterogeneous Wastes

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