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Air Monitoring Program Sydney Tar Ponds Agency

Sydney, Nova Scotia

Final Monthly Report October 2009

Sydney Tar Ponds Agency Attention: Dawn MacNeil, P.Eng

1 Inglis Street PO Box 1028, Station A

Sydney, NS BIP 6J7

January 20th, 2010

TABLE OF CONTENTS

1.0 INTRODUCTION............................................................................................................................... 1 2.0 AMBIENT AIR MONITORING PROGRAM FOR OCTOBER 2009................................................... 1 2.1 Fixed Station Sampling Locations and Parameters Sampled............................................... 1 2.2 Real-time Perimeter Monitoring............................................................................................ 2 3.0 METEOROLOGICAL MONITORING................................................................................................ 3 4.0 MEASURED CONCENTRATIONS OF AIR POLLUTANTS FOR OCTOBER 2009…..................... 4 4.1 Particulate Matter.................................................................................................................. 4 4.1.1 TSP.......................................................................................................................... 4 4.1.2 PM10......................................................................................................................... 4 4.1.3 PM2.5........................................................................................................................ 4 4.2 Metals in TSP........................................................................................................................ 10 4.3 VOCs.................................................................................................................................... 17 4.4 PAHs..................................................................................................................................... 23 4.5 PCBs.................................................................................................................................... 30 4.6 Summary of Unsuccessful Fixed Station Samples............................................................... 34 4.7 Real-time Results for October 2009..................................................................................... 34 4.7.1 TVOCs..................................................................................................................... 35 4.7.2 PM10......................................................................................................................... 40 5.0 DISCUSSION OF RESULTS............................................................................................................. 47 5.1 TSP and Metals.................................................................................................................... 47 5.2 PM10...................................................................................................................................... 48 5.3 PM2.5..................................................................................................................................... 48 5.4 VOCs.................................................................................................................................... 48 5.5 PAHs..................................................................................................................................... 48 5.6 PCBs..................................................................................................................................... 49 5.7 Real-time PM10 and TVOCs.................................................................................................. 49 6.0 CONCLUSIONS................................................................................................................................ 49 7.0 BIBLIOGRAPHY............................................................................................................................... 50 LIST OF TABLES

Table 1: Fixed Station Sampling Locations and Parameters Sampled for October 2009............................. 2

Table 2: Summary of Results for Particulate Matter Analysis, October 4th, 2009, Event 145....................... 6

Table 3: Summary of Results for Particulate Matter Analysis, October 10th, 2009, Event 146..................... 7

Table 4: Summary of Results for Particulate Matter Analysis, October 16th, 2009, Event 147..................... 8

Table 5: Summary of Results for Particulate Matter Analysis, October 22nd, 2009, Event 148.................... 9

Table 6: Summary of Results for Particulate Matter Analysis, October 28th, 2009, Event 149….................. 10

Table 7: Summary of Results from Analysis of the TSP filters for Metals, including Mercury

October 4th, 2009, Event 145.......................................................................................................... 12

Table 8: Summary of Results from Analysis of the TSP filters for Metals, including Mercury October 10th, 2009, Event 146......................................................................................................... 13

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Table 9: Summary of Results from Analysis of the TSP filters for Metals, including Mercury October 16th, 2009, Event 147......................................................................................................... 14

Table 10: Summary of Results from Analysis of the TSP filters for Metals, including Mercury October 22nd, 2009, Event 148...................................................................................................... 15

Table 11: Summary of Results from Analysis of the TSP filters for Metals, including Mercury October 28th, 2009, Event 149....................................................................................................... 16

Table 12: Summary of Results for VOC Analysis, October 4th, 2009, Event 145.......................................... 18

Table 13: Summary of Results for VOC Analysis, October 10th, 2009, Event 146........................................ 19


Table 15: Summary of Results for VOC Analysis, October 22nd, 2009, Event 148....................................... 21


Table 17: Summary of Results for PAH Analysis, October 4th, 2009, Event 145.......................................... 24

Table 18a: Summary of Results for PAH Analysis, October 10th, 2009, Event 146...................................... 25

Table 18b: Summary of Results for PAH Analysis (continued), October 10th, 2009, Event 146................... 26

Table 19: Summary of Results for PAH Analysis, October 16th, 2009, Event 147........................................ 27

Table 20: Summary of Results for PAH Analysis, October 22nd, 2009, Event 148....................................... 28

Table 21: Summary of Results for PAH Analysis, October 28th, 2009, Event 149........................................ 29

Table 22: Summary of Results for PCB Analysis, October 4th, 2009, Event 145.......................................... 30

Table 23: Summary of Results for PCB Analysis, October 10th, 2009, Event 146........................................ 31


Table 25: Summary of Results for PCB Analysis, October 22nd, 2009, Event 148........................................ 33


Table 27: Summary of Unsuccessful Fixed Station Samples for October 2009……………………………..... 34

Table 28: Summary of Real-time TVOC Results for October 2009.............................................................. 35

Table 29: Summary of Site Earth Work for October 2009............................................................................. 41

Table 30: Summary of Real-time PM10 Results for October 2009................................................................ 41

Table 31: Summary of Fixed Station Position Relative to Site During October 2009 Events........................ 47 LIST OF APPENDICES

APPENDIX 1: Ambient Air Quality Criteria

APPENDIX 2: Ambient Air Sampling Parameters and Methods

APPENDIX 3: Description of Air Sampling Procedure and Equipment

APPENDIX 4: QA/QC, Calibration Procedures and Maintenance Records

APPENDIX 5: Description of Fixed Station Monitoring Locations

APPENDIX 6: Summary of Monthly Meteorological Data

APPENDIX 7: Summary of Monthly Activities and Observations on the Site

APPENDIX 8: Year to Date Averages of 24-h Average Concentrations

APPENDIX 9: Data Validation Report

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LIST OF ACRONYMS

AAMP Ambient Air Monitoring Program

AAQC Ambient Air Quality Criteria

BTEX Benzene, toluene, ethylbenzene and xylene

CCME Canadian Council of Ministers of the Environment

DW Downwind

MOE Ministry of Environment (Ontario)

NAPS National Air Pollution Surveillance

PAHs Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons

PAM Perimeter Air Monitoring

PCBs Polychlorinated Biphenyls

PID Photoionization Detector

PIDC Public Information Display Centre

PM2.5 Particulate Matter <2.5 µm

PM10 Particulate Matter <10µm

STPA Sydney Tar Ponds Agency

TSP Total Suspended Particulate

TVOC Total Volatile Organic Compounds

UW Upwind

VOCs Volatile Organic Compounds

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Sydney Tar Ponds Agency Air Monitoring Program Final Monthly Report for October 2009

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1.0 INTRODUCTION

Monitoring air quality, as part of the Air Monitoring Program (AMP), is a critical component of the Sydney

Tar Ponds Agency`s goal to inform the public of air quality around the Tar Ponds and Coke Ovens Site

(Site). The program provides the information to determine compliance with site criteria, tracks air quality

trends, evaluates the progress and supports the development of emission control programs.1

Air monitoring is the collection of samples of various air contaminants in the outdoor air using standard

methods and the associated laboratory or instrument measurements. The data collected is then

compared to various Provincial and Federal regulations/guidelines/criteria to determine if the

concentrations of contaminants are within acceptable levels. A list of these criteria can be found in

Appendix 1.

Air monitoring has been conducted around the Site since 1989. In March of 2007, ALL-TECH

Environmental Services Cape Breton Limited (ALL-TECH) was awarded the contract to carry out air

monitoring during the Site remediation.

The following report details the results obtained through the AMP, which includes both the Ambient Air

Monitoring Program (AAMP) consisting of fixed station monitoring results and Real-time monitoring

results, for the month of October 2009. Sampling is performed on a 6-day National Air Pollution

Surveillance schedule. The 2009 sampling schedule is provided as Figure 1 in Appendix 2, which also

includes a description of the sampling parameters and sampling methods.

2.0 AMBIENT AIR MONITORING PROGRAM FOR OCTOBER 2009

The STPA`s AAMP uses six monitoring stations at fixed sampling locations that were previously

established throughout the Sydney area and have been operational since November of 2001, and Real-

time perimeter monitoring during site activities. The fixed stations are operated every six days, and

measure air quality for a 24-hour period (midnight to midnight). The Real-time monitoring involves

measuring air quality at the perimeter (outside the fenceline), both upwind and downwind, when

remediation activities are occurring on the Site. A complete description of the air sampling equipment

can be found in Appendix 3. A detailed equipment maintenance report and calibration records can be

found in Appendix 4.

2.1 Fixed Station Sampling Locations and Parameters Sampled

Air sampling was performed at each ambient air station on October 4th, 10th, 16th, 22nd and 28th, 2009.

1 EPA National Ambient Air Monitoring Strategy, Draft, 2001, Washington, DC. page 4.


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Table 1 details the location of the fixed stations and the parameters sampled at each station during the

month of October 2009. Figure 2, illustrating each sampling location, is found in Appendix 5.

Table 1: Fixed Station Sampling Locations and Parameters Sampled for October 2009

LOCATION

Substances Monitored

EVENT 145: October 4th,

2009


2009


2009

EVENT 148:

October 22nd, 2009


2009

1 Victoria

Road

PAHs VOCs PM10 PM2.5

2

Currys Lane

PAHs VOCs PM10 TSP/Metals/Hg

3 Henry Street

PAHs

PM2.5

4 Alexandra

Street

PAHs/PCBs VOCs PM10 PM2.5 See note (1) TSP/Metals/Hg

5

Intercolonial Street

PAHs/PCBs

TSP/Metals/Hg

VOCs

6

DesBarres Street

PAHs/PCBs

VOCs

PM10

Field Blanks

PAHs

PAHs/PCBs VOCs PM10 PM2.5 TSP/Metals/Hg

Field Duplicates

PAHs

PAHs/PCBs VOCs PM10 PM2.5 TSP/Metals/Hg

Notes: (1) Sample was not submitted as it ran for 34 hours.

2.2 Real-time Perimeter Monitoring

The purpose of the Real-time perimeter air monitoring program is to provide information pertaining to

current air quality conditions (dust as PM10 and TVOCs) at the Site. The data are reported immediately or

within the hour in the event of an exceedance of the criterion for a single measurement, which allows

sufficient time for modification of Site construction activities by the contractors, in order to prevent

exceedance of the 24-hour AAQC within the community. A summary report of the monitoring results is


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prepared at the end of each working day, and submitted to the STPA the following morning. A description

of the sampling procedure and equipment can be found in Appendix 3.

3.0 METEOROLOGICAL MONITORING

Meteorological information is collected and stored to support the analysis of the significance of air

concentration information determined for each sampling Event. The air temperature, relative humidity,

wind direction and speed can all have an impact on the emissions and distribution of airborne pollutants.

The two weather stations used to collect wind speed and direction data are the Coke Ovens project

weather station, located at the Southeast perimeter of the Coke Ovens Site (N 46o08’54.21”, W

60o10’08.34”) and the Public Information Display Centre (PIDC) weather station, which is located South of

the South Tar Pond, off Terminal Road (N 46o08’31.73”, W 60o11’11.46”).

Relative humidity, precipitation, barometric pressure, fog and snow cover information was obtained from

the Environment Canada climate station at the Sydney Airport.

All measurements from the three locations are reported on an hourly basis, although the manner in which

the hourly value is determined at the Sydney Airport is not exactly the same as the method of determining

the hourly value at the on-site stations.

A summary of meteorological data for the 24-hour sampling Events on October 4th, 10th, 16th, 22nd and

28th, 2009 can be found in Appendix 6. The records show separately the wind roses from each station for

each sampling Event. For the Events in October, the information collected from the Coke Ovens

meteorological station was inconsistent with the information from the other two sources. Typically, the

Coke Ovens data track the information from the Sydney Airport closest, possibly because the two stations

are of similar elevation. An Environment Canada technician was on site on October 29th and 30th and

maintenance was performed on the Coke Ovens station. It is now fully operational and meets inspected

criteria. The analysis of the ambient air monitoring information is not compromised in any way, because of

the redundancy of information available for wind direction.

In addition to meteorological data, conditions and activities outside the Site that could affect air quality

measurements were noted and recorded by field technicians who operate the ambient and perimeter

(Real-time) monitoring programs. These conditions can be local (e.g., building fires, accidental and

intended release of pollutants from industrial sites) or regional (e.g., forest fires, volcanic activity in the

western hemisphere). These special conditions are noted as field observations or obtained through news

reports. The monthly summary of activities and observations both on- and off-Site for October are

presented in Appendix 7.


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4.0 MEASURED CONCENTRATIONS OF AIR POLLUTANTS FOR OCTOBER 2009

The following sections summarize all air monitoring data (from fixed stations and Real-time programs)

collected during October of 2009. Year to date data averages, maxima and minima can be found in

Appendix 8, and an average of the 24-h average concentrations for all Events from all locations can also

be found in Tables 2 through 21. Year to date averages were not displayed for PCBs, as the

concentrations have been below levels of detection throughout 2009. The Data Validation Report,

including the validated data for October 2009, is attached as Appendix 9.

4.1 Particulate Matter

The ambient air concentrations of particulate matter from the AAMP for October of 2009 are reported

below in summary Tables 2 through 6.

4.1.1 TSP

TSP concentrations were measured from time-weighted samples collected, respectively, over 24-hour

periods on October 4th, 10th, 16th, 22nd and 28th, 2009. Following each sampling Event, the filters were

collected by ALL-TECH and sent to Maxxam Analytics Inc. (Sydney) for analysis.

TSP at all fixed monitoring stations in October of 2009 was within the Province of Nova Scotia`s 24-hour

objective of 120 µg/m3. 2 Concentrations for the month ranged from 4 to 22 µg/m3.

4.1.2 PM10

PM10 concentrations were measured from time-weighted samples collected over a 24-hour period on

October 4th, 10th, 16th, 22nd and 28th, 2009. Following each sampling Event, the filters were collected by

ALL-TECH and sent to Maxxam Analytics Inc. (Sydney) for analysis.

PM10 concentrations at all fixed monitoring stations in October of 2009 were within the 50 µg/m3 Ontario

MOE 24-hour AAQC that has been adopted as community criteria for this project. Concentrations for the

month ranged from 2 to 12 µg/m3.

4.1.3 PM2.5

PM2.5 concentrations were measured from time-weighted samples collected over a 24-hour period on

October 4th, 10th, 16th, 22nd and 28th, 2009. Following each sampling Event, the filters were collected by

ALL-TECH and sent to CHESTER LabNet (Oregon) for analysis.

2 Nova Scotia Department of Environment and Labour, Nova Scotia Environment Act, Air Quality Regulations Section 112, Nova Scotia Reg. 28/2005, Halifax, Nova Scotia, March 1, 2005.


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The Alexandra Street PM2.5 sample collected on October 10th was not sent in for analysis as the sampler

ran for 34 hours. A malfunction caused the sampler to begin a new sample once the 24 hours had

elapsed.

PM2.5 concentrations at all fixed monitoring stations in October of 2009 were within the standard of 30

µg/m3, which has been adopted for use at this site from the criteria used for decision making about PM2.5

by the MOE. Concentrations for the month ranged from 1.08 to 5.61 µg/m3.

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Table 2: Summary of Results for Particulate Matter Analysis 4th October, 2009, Event 145

Parameter

24 Hour Average Ambient Concentration

24-Hour Criterion

(µg/m3)

Year to Date

Average(5) (µg/m3)

Location

1 Victoria

Rd. (µg/m3)

Location

2 Currys

Ln. (µg/m3)

Location

3 Henry

St. (µg/m3)

Location

4 Alexandra

St. (µg/m3)

Location

5 Intercolonial

St. (µg/m3)

Location

6 DesBarres

St. (µg/m3)

TSP 9 9 9 120(1)

18

TSP

Field Duplicate

PM10 7 6 6 6 50(2)

9

PM10

Field Duplicate

PM2.5 4.16 3.45 1.08 30(3)

4.15

PM2.5

Field Duplicate

Ratio: PM10/TSP

0.67 0.67

Cross-hatched cells denote that either indicated PM sampling is not conducted or indicated PM ratios cannot be calculated for this ambient station.

Ratio: PM2.5/PM10

0.59 0.18

Field Blanks

Location

1 Victoria

Rd. (mg/filter)

Location

2 Currys

Ln. (mg/filter)

Location

3 Henry

St. (µg/filter)

Location

4 Alexandra

St. (mg/filter)

Location

5 Intercolonial

St. (mg/filter)

Location

6 DesBarres

St. (mg/filter)

TSP ND(4)

PM10

PM2.5

Notes: (1) Nova Scotia Ambient Air Quality Objective for a 24-hour averaging period (1995). (2) Ontario MOE 24-hour Ambient Air Quality Criteria (2005).

(3) Criteria adopted by MOE from the CCME 24-hour Canada Wide (numeric metric) Standard (2000). (4) ND denotes the specific parameter was not detected by laboratory analysis. (5) Year to date average (January to October) for 24-h averages from every Events from all stations (see Appendix 8). * Results that exceed the established acceptable levels will be indicated in bold font and accompanied by a

note.


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Parameter


24-Hour Criterion

(µg/m3)

Year to Date

Average(5) (µg/m3)

Location

1 Victoria

Rd. (µg/m3)

Location

2 Currys

Ln. (µg/m3)

Location

3 Henry

St. (µg/m3)

Location

4 Alexandra

St. (µg/m3)

Location

5 Intercolonial

St. (µg/m3)

Location

6 DesBarres

St. (µg/m3)

TSP 6 4 6 120(1)

18

TSP

Field Duplicate

PM10 5 4 2 4 50(2)

9

PM10

Field Duplicate 3

PM2.5 2.54 3.16 (4) 30(3)

4.15

PM2.5

Field Duplicate 2.54

Ratio: PM10/TSP

0.67 0.50


Ratio: PM2.5/PM10

0.51

Field Blanks

Location

1 Victoria

Rd. (mg/filter)

Location

2 Currys

Ln. (mg/filter)

Location

3 Henry

St. (µg/filter)

Location

4 Alexandra

St. (mg/filter)

Location

5 Intercolonial

St. (mg/filter)

Location

6 DesBarres

St. (mg/filter)

TSP

PM10

PM2.5

Notes: (1) Nova Scotia Ambient Air Quality Objective for a 24-hour averaging period (1995). (2) Ontario MOE 24-hour Ambient Air Quality Criteria (2005).

(3) Criteria adopted by MOE from the CCME 24-hour Canada Wide (numeric metric) Standard (2000). (4) Sample could not be submitted as the sampler ran for 34 hours.

(5) Year to date average (January to October) for 24-h averages from every Events from all stations (see Appendix 8). * Results that exceed the established acceptable levels will be indicated in bold font and accompanied by a

note.


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Parameter


24-Hour Criterion

(µg/m3)

Year to Date

Average(6) (µg/m3)

Location

1 Victoria

Rd. (µg/m3)

Location

2 Currys

Ln. (µg/m3)

Location

3 Henry

St. (µg/m3)

Location

4 Alexandra

St. (µg/m3)

Location

5 Intercolonial

St. (µg/m3)

Location

6 DesBarres

St. (µg/m3)

TSP 20 13 16 120(1)

18

TSP

Field Duplicate

PM10 8 11 8 12 50(2)

9

PM10

Field Duplicate

PM2.5 3.82 5.61 3.49 30(3)

4.15

PM2.5

Field Duplicate

Ratio: PM10/TSP

0.55 0.62


Ratio: PM2.5/PM10

0.48 0.44

Field Blanks

Location

1 Victoria

Rd. (mg/filter)

Location

2 Currys

Ln. (mg/filter)

Location

3 Henry

St. (µg/filter)

Location

4 Alexandra

St. (mg/filter)

Location

5 Intercolonial

St. (mg/filter)

Location

6 DesBarres

St. (mg/filter)

TSP

PM10 ND(4)

PM2.5 -13(5)

Notes: (1) Nova Scotia Ambient Air Quality Objective for a 24-hour averaging period (1995). (2) Adopted from interim AAQC of Ontario MOE 24-hour Ambient Air Quality Criteria (2005).

(3) Criteria adopted by MOE from the CCME Canada Wide (numeric metric) Standard (2000). (4) ND denotes the specific parameter was not detected by laboratory analysis. (5) Filter was reweighed and was within the field blank control limits of ± 30 µg.


note.


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Table 5: Summary of Results for Particulate Matter Analysis 22nd October, 2009, Event 148

Parameter


24-Hour Criterion

(µg/m3)

Year to Date

Average(4) (µg/m3)

Location

1 Victoria

Rd. (µg/m3)

Location

2 Currys

Ln. (µg/m3)

Location

3 Henry

St. (µg/m3)

Location

4 Alexandra

St. (µg/m3)

Location

5 Intercolonial

St. (µg/m3)

Location

6 DesBarres

St. (µg/m3)

TSP 12 10 9 120(1)

18

TSP

Field Duplicate 9

PM10 4 4 4 4 50(2)

9

PM10

Field Duplicate 4

PM2.5 1.87 2.99 2.49 30(3)

4.15

PM2.5

Field Duplicate 3.20

Ratio: PM10/TSP

0.33 0.40


Ratio: PM2.5/PM10

0.47 0.62

Field Blanks

Location

1 Victoria

Rd. (mg/filter)

Location

2 Currys

Ln. (mg/filter)

Location

3 Henry

St. (µg/filter)

Location

4 Alexandra

St. (mg/filter)

Location

5 Intercolonial

St. (mg/filter)

Location

6 DesBarres

St. (mg/filter)

TSP

PM10

PM2.5


(3) Criteria adopted by MOE from the CCME Canada Wide (numeric metric) Standard (2000). (4) Year to date average (January to October) for 24-h averages from every Events from all stations (see Appendix 8).

* Results that exceed the established acceptable levels will be indicated in bold font and accompanied by a note.


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Parameter


24-Hour Criterion

(µg/m3)

Year to Date

Average(5) (µg/m3)

Location

1 Victoria

Rd. (µg/m3)

Location

2 Currys

Ln. (µg/m3)

Location

3 Henry

St. (µg/m3)

Location

4 Alexandra

St. (µg/m3)

Location

5 Intercolonial

St. (µg/m3)

Location

6 DesBarres

St. (µg/m3)

TSP 16 20 22 120(1)

18

TSP

Field Duplicate

PM10 9 9 12 12 50(2)

9

PM10

Field Duplicate

PM2.5 2.95 3.12 3.62 30(3)

4.15

PM2.5

Field Duplicate

Ratio: PM10/TSP

0.56 0.60


Ratio: PM2.5/PM10

0.33 0.30

Field Blanks

Location

1 Victoria

Rd. (mg/filter)

Location

2 Currys

Ln. (mg/filter)

Location

3 Henry

St. (µg/filter)

Location

4 Alexandra

St. (mg/filter)

Location

5 Intercolonial

St. (mg/filter)

Location

6 DesBarres

St. (mg/filter)

TSP ND(4)

PM10 ND

PM2.5


(3) Criteria adopted by MOE from the CCME Canada Wide (numeric metric) Standard (2000). (4) ND denotes the specific parameter was not detected by laboratory analysis.


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4.2 Metals in TSP

Upon completion of the TSP analysis, a metal scan of the sample from the TSP collected on the sampling

media was completed for common metals. The metal analysis was performed by Maxxam Analytics Inc.

(Sydney).


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All metals concentrations were within the limits established from criteria adopted from the Ontario MOE

AAQCs, in which the concentrations for metals are specified in 24-hour time-weighted samples for

particulate matter.

Copper levels were slightly elevated at the Currys Lane location on October 4th and 10th, at the

Intercolonial Street location on October 10th and at the Alexandra Street location on October 22nd (refer to

section 5.1 TSP and Metals for discussion).

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Table 7: Summary of Results from Analysis of the TSP filters for Metals, including Mercury 4th October, 2009, Event 145

Parameter


24 Hour

Criteria(1)

(µg/m3)

Year to Date

Average(4) (µg/m3)

Location

2 Currys Ln.

(µg/m3)

Location

4 Alexandra St.

(µg/m3)

Location

4 Alexandra St.

(Blank) (µg/Tot.)

Location

5 Intercolonial

St. (µg/m3)

Aluminum ND(3)

ND ND ND NA(2)

0.14

Antimony ND ND ND ND 25 0.001

Barium ND ND ND ND 10 0.015

Beryllium ND ND ND ND 0.01 0.001

Boron ND ND ND ND 120 0.03

Cadmium ND ND ND ND 2 0.001

Chromium 0.001 0.001 ND ND 1.5 0.007

Cobalt ND ND ND ND 0.1 0.001

Calcium ND ND ND ND NA 0.5

Copper 0.168 0.125 ND 0.112 50 0.081

Iron 0.09 0.09 ND 0.09 4 0.23

Lead 0.001 0.001 ND 0.003 2 0.002

Lithium ND ND ND ND 20 0.001

Manganese ND ND ND ND 2.5 0.009

Molybdenum ND ND ND ND 120 0.005

Nickel ND ND ND ND 2 0.001

Silver ND ND ND ND 1 0.001

Sodium 0.6 0.7 610 0.7 NA 1.7

Thallium ND ND ND ND NA 0.001

Tin ND ND ND ND 10 0.005

Uranium ND ND ND ND NA 0.001

Vanadium ND ND ND ND 2 0.001

Zinc ND ND ND ND 120 0.03

Strontium ND ND ND ND 120 0.002

Magnesium ND ND ND ND NA 0.16

Potassium ND ND ND ND NA 0.2

Arsenic ND ND ND ND 0.3 0.001

Selenium ND ND ND ND 10 0.001

Mercury ND ND ND ND 2 3.98867-6

Notes: (1) Ontario MOE 24-hour Ambient Air Quality Criteria (2005). (2) NA denotes not available. (3) ND denotes the specific parameter was not detected by laboratory analysis. (4) Year to date average (January to October) for 24-h averages from every Events from all stations (see

Appendix 8). * Results that exceed the established acceptable levels will be indicated in bold font and accompanied by a note.


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Parameter


24 Hour Criteria(1)

(µg/m3)

Year to Date

Average(4) (µg/m3)

Location

2 Currys Ln.

(µg/m3)

Location

4 Alexandra St.

(µg/m3)

Location

5 Intercolonial St.

(µg/m3)

Aluminum ND(3)

ND ND NA(2)

0.14

Antimony ND ND ND 25 0.001

Barium ND ND ND 10 0.015

Beryllium ND ND ND 0.01 0.001

Boron ND ND ND 120 0.03

Cadmium ND ND ND 2 0.001

Chromium ND ND ND 1.5 0.007

Cobalt ND ND ND 0.1 0.001

Calcium ND ND ND NA 0.5

Copper 0.195 0.106 0.186 50 0.081

Iron 0.06 ND 0.06 4 0.23

Lead 0.001 ND ND 2 0.002

Lithium ND ND ND 20 0.001

Manganese ND ND ND 2.5 0.009

Molybdenum ND ND ND 120 0.005

Nickel ND ND ND 2 0.001

Silver ND ND ND 1 0.001

Sodium 0.5 0.4 0.4 NA 1.7

Thallium ND ND ND NA 0.001

Tin ND ND ND 10 0.005

Uranium ND ND ND NA 0.001

Vanadium ND ND ND 2 0.001

Zinc ND ND ND 120 0.03

Strontium ND ND ND 120 0.002

Magnesium ND ND ND NA 0.16

Potassium ND ND ND NA 0.2

Arsenic ND ND ND 0.3 0.001

Selenium ND ND ND 10 0.001

Mercury ND ND ND 2 3.98867-6




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Parameter


24 Hour Criteria(1)

(µg/m3)

Year to Date

Average(4) (µg/m3)

Location

2 Currys Ln.

(µg/m3)

Location

4 Alexandra St.

(µg/m3)

Location

5 Intercolonial St.

(µg/m3)

Aluminum 0.15 0.10 0.11 NA(2)

0.14

Antimony ND(3)

ND ND 25 0.001

Barium 0.009 ND 0.008 10 0.015

Beryllium ND ND ND 0.01 0.001

Boron ND ND ND 120 0.03

Cadmium ND ND ND 2 0.001

Chromium 0.001 0.001 0.001 1.5 0.007

Cobalt ND ND ND 0.1 0.001

Calcium 0.5 ND 0.4 NA 0.5

Copper 0.113 0.073 0.081 50 0.081

Iron 0.29 0.20 0.22 4 0.23

Lead 0.003 0.002 0.002 2 0.002

Lithium ND ND ND 20 0.001

Manganese 0.010 ND ND 2.5 0.009

Molybdenum ND ND ND 120 0.005

Nickel ND ND ND 2 0.001

Silver ND ND ND 1 0.001

Sodium 0.7 0.7 0.7 NA 1.7

Thallium ND ND ND NA 0.001

Tin ND ND ND 10 0.005

Uranium ND ND ND NA 0.001

Vanadium 0.003 ND ND ND 0.001

Zinc ND ND ND 120 0.03

Strontium ND ND ND 120 0.002

Magnesium 0.13 0.12 0.13 NA 0.16

Potassium ND ND ND NA 0.2

Arsenic 0.002 ND ND 0.3 0.001

Selenium ND ND ND 10 0.001

Mercury ND ND ND 2 3.98867-6

Notes: (1) Adopted from interim AAQC of Ontario MOE 24-hour Ambient Air Quality Criteria (2005). (2) NA denotes not available. (3) ND denotes the specific parameter was not detected by laboratory analysis. (4) Year to date average (January to October) for 24-h averages from every Events from all stations (see



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Table 10: Summary of Results from Analysis of the TSP filters for Metals, including Mercury 22nd October, 2009, Event 148

Parameter


24 Hour Criteria(1)

(µg/m3)

Year to Date

Average(4)

(µg/m3)

Location

2 Currys

Ln. (µg/m3)

Location

4 Alexandra

St. (µg/m3)

Location

5 Intercolonial

St. (µg/m3)

Location

5 Intercolonial

St. (Duplicate)

(µg/m3)

Aluminum 0.09 0.09 ND(3)

ND NA(2)

0.14






Chromium 0.001 0.001 0.001 0.002 1.5 0.007


Calcium 0.3 ND ND ND ND 0.5

Copper 0.098 0.140 0.089 0.095 50 0.081

Iron 0.18 0.18 0.12 0.16 4 0.23

Lead 0.002 0.001 0.001 0.001 2 0.002


Manganese ND ND ND ND 2.5 0.009


Nickel 0.003 ND ND ND ND 0.001


Sodium 1.1 1.1 0.9 1.3 NA 1.7




Vanadium 0.006 0.001 0.001 0.002 2 0.001


Strontium ND ND ND ND 120 0.002

Magnesium 0.13 0.13 0.10 0.14 NA 0.16








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Parameter


24 Hour Criteria(1)

(µg/m3)

Year to Date

Average(5) (µg/m3)

Location

2 Currys

Ln. (µg/m3)

Location

4 Alexandra

St. (µg/m3)

Location

5 Intercolonial

St. (µg/m3)

Location

5 Intercolonial

St. (Blank)

(µg/Tot.)

Aluminum ND(3)

0.09 0.17 ND NA(2)

0.14






Chromium 0.001 0.002 0.002 3(4)

1.5 0.007


Calcium ND 0.3 1.0 ND NA 0.5

Copper 0.103 0.102 0.050 ND 50 0.081

Iron 0.09 0.17 0.22 ND 4 0.23

Lead 0.001 0.001 0.001 ND 2 0.002


Manganese ND ND 0.010 ND 2.5 0.009


Nickel ND 0.005 ND ND 2 0.001


Sodium 2.3 2.0 2.3 ND NA 1.7




Vanadium 0.002 0.014 0.004 ND 2 0.001


Strontium ND 0.002 0.003 ND 120 0.002

Magnesium 0.30 0.29 0.37 ND NA 0.16





Notes: (1) Adopted from interim AAQC of Ontario MOE 24-hour Ambient Air Quality Criteria (2005). (2) NA denotes not available. (3) ND denotes the specific parameter was not detected by laboratory analysis. (4) As a blank, this result is expressed in µg/filter and not in µg per cubic meter of air sampled, and so is not in exceedance of the stated 24 Hour Criteria. (5) Year to date average (January to October) for 24-h averages from every Events from all stations (see



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4.3 VOCs

VOCs were measured using previously-evacuated Summa canisters which are filled over a designed

period by restricting flow with controllers. For the Sydney AAMP, the Summa canisters collect a 6-liter

sample over a 24-hour period. Samples were collected on October 4th, 10th, 16th, 22nd and 28th, 2009.

The Summa canisters had been prepared by Environment Canada. Upon collection of the samples, ALL-

TECH shipped the Summa canisters to the Environment Canada analytical laboratory (Ottawa).

All VOC concentrations in the October 2009 samples were determined to be less than the criteria adopted

from the Ontario MOE for use within the AAMP at Sydney.

Tables 12 through 16 present the results from the October 2009 sampling Events.



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Table 12: Summary of Results for VOC Analysis 4th October, 2009, Event 145

Parameter


24 Hour

Criteria(1)

(µg/m3)

Year to Date

Average(6)

(µg/m3)

Location

1 Victoria

Rd. (µg/m3)

Location

2 Currys

Ln. (µg/m3)

Location

4 Alexandra

St. (µg/m3)

Location

5 Intercolonial

St. (µg/m3)

Location

6 DesBarres

St. (µg/m3)

Freon 12 (Dichlorodifluoromethane)

2.214 2.296 2.294 2.594 2.318 500 000 2.407

Freon 114 (1,2-Dichlorotetrafluoroethane)

0.100 0.100 0.098 0.110 0.098 700 000 0.106

Freon 11 (Trichlorofluoromethane)

1.314 1.366 1.342 1.520 1.366 6 000 1.470

Dichloromethane

0.404 0.274 0.340 0.406 0.384 220 1.389

Freon 113 (1,1,2-Trichlorotrifluoroethane)

0.526 0.550 0.540 0.610 0.548 800 000 0.558

1,1,1-Trichloroethane

0.048 0.050 0.048 0.056 0.048 115 000 0.056

Benzene

0.336 0.306 0.294 0.288 0.238 NA(2)

0.370

Carbon tetrachloride

0.450 0.470 0.478 0.518 0.478 2.4 0.512

Toluene

0.674 0.714 0.762 0.990 0.476 2 000 1.110

Tetrachloroethene

0.062 0.044 0.030 0.048 0.032 NA(3)

0.083

Ethylbenzene

0.100 0.112 0.110 0.118 0.072 1 000 0.128

m-, p-Xylene

0.328 0.374 0.362 0.386 0.230 2 300(4)

0.400

o-Xylene

0.106 0.122 0.116 0.124 0.078 2 300(4)

0.135

1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene

0.106 0.130 0.120 0.138 0.084 1 000 0.113

1,2,4-Trichlorobenzene

0.026 ND(5)

ND ND ND 400 0.091

Notes: (1) Ontario MOE 24-hour Ambient Air Quality Criteria (2005). (2) While there are no numerical criteria for Benzene, Ontario MOE`s Point of Impingement criteria designates it as a carcinogen, stating that emissions are to be limited to the greatest extent possible. (3) NA denotes not available. (4) Value represents o-, m-,p-xylenes. (5) ND denotes the specific parameter was not detected by laboratory analysis.

(6) Year to date average (January to October) for 24-h averages from every Events from all stations (see Appendix 8). * Results that exceed the established acceptable levels will be indicated in bold font and accompanied by a note.


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Parameter


24 Hour Criteria

(1) (µg/m3)

Year to Date

Average(6)

(µg/m3)

Location

1 Victoria

Rd. (µg/m3)

Location

2 Currys

Ln. (µg/m3)

Location

4 Alexandra

St. (µg/m3)

Location

5 Intercolonial

St. (µg/m3)

Location

5 Intercolonial

St. (Duplicate)

(µg/m3)

Location

6 DesBarres

St. (µg/m3)


2.288 2.454 2.492 2.464 2.480 2.322 500 000 2.407


0.098 0.108 0.112 0.108 0.106 0.100 700 000 0.106


1.368 1.470 1.476 1.474 1.494 1.430 6 000 1.470

Dichloromethane

0.450 0.290 0.414 1.008 1.398 0.634 220 1.389


0.554 0.576 0.602 0.598 0.596 0.568 800 000 0.558


0.056 0.054 0.062 0.062 0.056 0.050 115 000 0.056

Benzene

0.294 0.356 0.224 0.436 0.458 0.456 NA(2)

0.370


0.486 0.512 0.526 0.522 0.518 0.486 2.4 0.512

Toluene

0.906 1.186 0.588 0.956 1.092 0.962 2 000 1.110

Tetrachloroethene

0.102 0.086 0.022 0.108 0.114 0.092 NA(3)

0.083

Ethylbenzene

0.110 0.114 0.110 0.150 0.158 0.120 1 000 0.128

m-, p-Xylene

0.364 0.362 0.348 0.504 0.524 0.396 2 300(4)

0.400

o-Xylene

0.126 0.126 0.112 0.168 0.174 0.132 2 300(4) 0.135


0.136 0.132 0.098 0.160 0.204 0.134 1 000 0.113


ND(5)

0.030 ND ND ND ND 400 0.091

Notes: (1) Ontario MOE 24-hour Ambient Air Quality Criteria (2005). (2) While there are no numerical criteria for Benzene, Ontario MOE`s Point of Impingement criteria designates it as a carcinogen, stating that emissions are to be limited to the greatest extent possible. (3) NA denotes not available. (4) Value represents o-, m-,p-xylenes. (5) ND denotes the specific parameter was not detected by laboratory analysis.



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Parameter


24 Hour

Criteria(1)

(µg/m3)

Year to Date

Average(6)

(µg/m3)

Location

1 Victoria

Rd. (µg/m3)

Location

2 Currys

Ln. (µg/m3)

Location

4 Alexandra

St. (µg/m3)

Location

5 Intercolonial

St. (µg/m3)

Location

6 DesBarres

St. (µg/m3)


2.302 2.436 2.296 2.730 2.848 500 000 2.407


0.102 0.106 0.100 0.116 0.120 700 000 0.106


1.426 1.470 1.350 1.634 1.708 6 000 1.470

Dichloromethane

0.522 0.324 0.456 0.512 5.374 220 1.389


0.546 0.576 0.550 0.646 0.674 800 000 0.558


0.050 0.050 0.080 0.100 0.164 115 000 0.056

Benzene

0.612 0.600 0.666 0.916 0.814 NA(2)

0.370


0.464 0.496 0.474 0.560 0.574 2.4 0.512

Toluene

1.690 1.066 1.964 2.784 2.832 2 000 1.110

Tetrachloroethene

0.624 0.098 0.070 0.408 0.340 NA(3)

0.083

Ethylbenzene

0.276 0.186 0.354 0.478 0.376 1 000 0.128

m-, p-Xylene

0.966 0.632 1.258 1.712 1.332 2 300(4)

0.400

o-Xylene

0.318 0.218 0.426 0.582 0.448 2 300(4)

0.135


0.300 0.198 0.388 0.604 0.408 1 000 0.113


0.028 ND(5)

ND ND ND 400 0.091

Notes: (1) Adopted from interim AAQC of Ontario MOE 24-hour Ambient Air Quality Criteria (2005). (2) While there are no numerical criteria for Benzene, Ontario MOE`s Point of Impingement criteria designates it as a carcinogen, stating that emissions are to be limited to the greatest extent possible. (3) NA denotes not available. (4) Value represents o-, m-,p-xylenes. (5) ND denotes the specific parameter was not detected by laboratory analysis. (6) Year to date average (January to October) for 24-h averages from every Events from all stations (see Appendix 8).



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Table 15: Summary of Results for VOC Analysis 22nd October, 2009, Event 148

Parameter


24 Hour

Criteria(1)

(µg/m3)

Year to Date

Average(6)

(µg/m3)

Location

1 Victoria

Rd. (µg/m3)

Location

2 Currys

Ln. (µg/m3)

Location

4 Alexandra

St. (µg/m3)

Location

5 Intercolonial

St. (µg/m3)

Location

6 DesBarres

St. (µg/m3)


2.580 2.734 2.606 2.624 2.574 500 000 2.407


0.114 0.120 0.112 0.114 0.114 700 000 0.106


1.524 1.648 1.538 1.556 1.574 6 000 1.470

Dichloromethane

0.506 0.348 1.630 0.412 0.758 220 1.389


0.606 0.654 0.618 0.620 0.618 800 000 0.558


0.052 0.054 0.080 0.052 0.050 115 000 0.056

Benzene

0.386 0.372 0.304 0.298 0.404 NA(2)

0.370


0.512 0.550 0.506 0.514 0.498 2.4 0.512

Toluene

0.634 0.910 0.780 0.834 1.020 2 000 1.110

Tetrachloroethene

ND(5)

ND ND 0.076 ND NA(3)

0.083

Ethylbenzene

0.108 0.166 0.136 0.098 0.142 1 000 0.128

m-, p-Xylene

0.338 0.538 0.426 0.290 0.444 2 300(4)

0.400

o-Xylene

0.120 0.194 0.130 0.102 0.160 2 300(4)

0.135


0.132 0.214 0.106 0.100 0.128 1 000 0.113


ND ND ND ND ND 400 0.091

Notes: (1) Adopted from interim AAQC of Ontario MOE 24-hour Ambient Air Quality Criteria (2005). (2) While there are no numerical criteria for Benzene, Ontario MOE`s Point of Impingement criteria designates it as a carcinogen, stating that emissions are to be limited to the greatest extent possible. (3) NA denotes not available. (4) Value represents o-, m-,p-xylenes. (5) ND denotes the specific parameter was not detected by laboratory analysis. (6) Year to date average (January to October) for 24-h averages from every Events from all stations (see Appendix 8).



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Parameter


24 Hour

Criteria(1)

(µg/m3)

Year to Date

Average(6)

(µg/m3)

Location

1 Victoria

Rd. (µg/m3)

Location

2 Currys

Ln. (µg/m3)

Location

4 Alexandra

St. (µg/m3)

Location

5 Intercolonial

St. (µg/m3)

Location

6 DesBarres

St. (µg/m3)


2.622 2.706 2.672 2.556 2.702 500 000 2.407


0.118 0.112 0.114 0.106 0.114 700 000 0.106


1.496 1.574 1.532 1.492 1.592 6 000 1.470

Dichloromethane

1.226 0.344 0.192 0.218 3.668 220 1.389


0.570 0.592 0.582 0.552 0.598 800 000 0.558


0.064 0.060 0.054 0.052 0.054 115 000 0.056

Benzene

0.256 0.242 0.250 0.200 0.200 NA(2)

0.370


0.494 0.554 0.546 0.514 0.552 2.4 0.512

Toluene

0.334 0.382 0.458 0.372 0.448 2 000 1.110

Tetrachloroethene

ND(5)

ND 0.038 ND ND NA(3)

0.083

Ethylbenzene

0.048 0.050 0.094 0.038 0.036 1 000 0.128

m-, p-Xylene

0.148 0.146 0.296 0.114 0.100 2 300(4)

0.400

o-Xylene

0.058 0.052 0.102 0.040 0.034 2 300(4)

0.135


0.056 0.054 0.080 ND ND 1 000 0.113


ND ND ND ND ND 400 0.091

Notes: (1) Adopted from interim AAQC of Ontario MOE 24-hour Ambient Air Quality Criteria (2005). (2) While there are no numerical criteria for Benzene, Ontario MOE`s Point of Impingement criteria designates it as a carcinogen, stating that emissions are to be limited to the greatest extent possible. (3) NA denotes not available. (4) Value represents o-, m-,p-xylenes. (5) ND denotes the specific parameter was not detected by laboratory analysis.



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4.4 PAHs

PAHs were measured in samples collected over a 24-hour period on October 4th, 10th, 16th, 22nd and 28th,

2009. Following each sampling Event, the modules were collected by ALL-TECH and brought to Maxxam

Analytics Inc. (Sydney) for analysis.

PAHs at all fixed monitoring stations in October of 2009 were within typical average concentrations,

except for slightly elevated values for some PAHs on October 16th and 28th (refer to section 5.5 PAHs for

discussion).

Concentrations for naphthalene and benzo(a)pyrene were within the Ontario MOE 24-hour AAQC.

Tables 17 through 21 summarize the results from the October 2009 sampling Events.



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Table 17: Summary of Results for PAH Analysis 4th October, 2009, Event 145

Parameter


24 Hour Criteria(1) (ng/m3)

Year to Date

Average(4)

(ng/m3)

Location

1 Victoria

Rd. (ng/m3)

Location

2 Currys

Ln. (ng/m3)

Location

3 Henry

St. (ng/m3)

Location

4 Alexandra

St. (ng/m3)

Location

4 Alexandra

St. (Blank)

(µg/Tot.)

Location

5 Intercolonial

St. (ng/m3)

Location

6 DesBarres

St. (ng/m3)

Naphthalene

33.3 52.8 49.8 10.1 0.28 60.7 57.6 22 500 51.9

Acenaphthylene

1.97 0.75 1.02 0.73 ND(3)

1.90 1.28 NA(2)

0.71

Acenaphthene

1.79 5.56 2.52 0.62 ND 8.98 6.28 NA 3.85

Fluorene

2.33 3.89 2.38 0.78 ND 6.60 4.97 NA 3.45

Phenanthrene

3.33 4.73 4.19 1.32 ND 8.45 6.02 NA 6.16

Anthracene

0.51 0.42 0.52 0.25 ND 1.08 0.71 NA 0.60

Fluoranthene

0.85 0.72 0.71 0.34 ND 2.90 0.94 NA 1.38

Pyrene

0.82 0.44 0.55 0.31 ND 2.01 0.60 NA 0.81

Benzo(a)anthracene

0.15 ND ND ND ND ND ND NA 0.18

Chrysene

0.15 ND 0.13 ND ND ND ND NA 0.22

Benzo(b)fluoranthene

0.18 0.17 0.16 ND ND ND ND NA 0.22

Benzo(a)pyrene

ND 0.14 ND ND ND ND ND 1.1 0.17

Indeno(1,2,3-cd)pyrene

0.15 0.22 ND ND ND ND ND NA 0.16

Dibenz(a,h)anthracene

ND 0.19 ND ND ND ND ND NA 0.10

Benzo(g,h,i)perylene

0.18 0.22 ND ND ND ND ND NA 0.16

Benzo(k)fluoranthene





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Table 18a: Summary of Results for PAH Analysis 10th October, 2009, Event 146

Parameter (ng/m3)

Air Sampling Locations

24 Hour Criteria

(1)

(ng/m3)

Year to Date

Average(4)

(ng/m3)

Location

1 Victoria Rd.

(ng/m3)

Location

2 Currys Ln.

(ng/m3)

Location

3 Henry St. (ng/m3)

Location

3 Henry St.

(Duplicate) (ng/m3)

Naphthalene

28.4 38.0 39.0 33.5 22 500 51.9

Acenaphthylene

0.91 1.12 0.95 2.06 NA(2)

0.71

Acenaphthene

0.94 3.30 1.12 1.17 NA 3.85

Fluorene

1.14 3.04 2.00 2.08 NA 3.45

Phenanthrene

2.84 5.07 3.90 3.83 NA 6.16

Anthracene

0.28 0.56 0.59 0.55 NA 0.60

Fluoranthene

0.51 0.96 0.78 0.72 NA 1.38

Pyrene

0.45 0.68 0.71 0.67 NA 0.81

Benzo(a)anthracene

0.17 0.20 0.22 0.14 NA 0.18

Chrysene

0.14 0.18 0.20 0.14 NA 0.22


0.28 0.25 0.27 0.17 NA 0.22

Benzo(a)pyrene

0.23 0.18 0.20 ND(3)

1.1 0.17


0.31 0.20 0.20 0.12 NA 0.16


0.26 ND ND ND NA 0.10


0.31 0.18 0.20 0.12 NA 0.16


0.23 0.18 0.20 0.12 NA 0.17

Notes: (1) Ontario MOE 24-hour Ambient Air Quality Criteria (2005). (2) NA denotes not available. (3) ND denotes the specific parameter was not detected by laboratory analysis.



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Table 18b: Summary of Results for PAH Analysis (continued) 10th October, 2009, Event 146

Parameter (ng/m3)

Air Sampling Locations


Year to Date

Average(4)

(ng/m3)

Location

4 Alexandra

St. (ng/m3)

Location

5 Intercolonial

St. (ng/m3)

Location

5 Intercolonial

St. (Duplicate)

(ng/m3)

Location

6 DesBarres St.

(ng/m3)

Naphthalene

9.5 47.1 65.4 61.6 22 500 51.9

Acenaphthylene

0.55 1.05 1.43 1.31 NA(2)

0.71

Acenaphthene

0.49 4.97 7.36 3.22 NA 3.85

Fluorene

0.73 3.93 5.72 2.95 NA 3.45

Phenanthrene

1.35 6.80 8.58 4.82 NA 6.16

Anthracene

0.18 0.73 0.86 0.48 NA 0.60

Fluoranthene

0.34 2.20 1.88 0.86 NA 1.38

Pyrene

0.31 0.89 1.10 0.62 NA 0.81

Benzo(a)anthracene ND

(3) ND ND ND NA 0.18

Chrysene

ND ND ND ND NA 0.22


ND ND ND 0.19 NA 0.22

Benzo(a)pyrene

ND ND ND ND 1.1 0.17


ND ND ND 0.16 NA 0.16


ND ND ND ND NA 0.10


ND ND ND 0.13 NA 0.16


ND ND ND ND NA 0.17




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Parameter



Year to Date

Average(4)

(ng/m3)

Location

1 Victoria

Rd. (ng/m3)

Location

1 Victoria

Rd. (Blank)

(µg/Tot.)

Location

2 Currys

Ln. (ng/m3)

Location

3 Henry

St. (ng/m3)

Location

4 Alexandra

St. (ng/m3)

Location

5 Intercolonial

St. (ng/m3)

Location

6 DesBarres

St. (ng/m3)

Naphthalene

51.2 0.18 53.3 59.1 43.7 233.4 257.7 22 500 51.9

Acenaphthylene

1.16 ND(3)

3.77 3.31 1.34 4.82 4.38 NA(2)

0.71

Acenaphthene

1.16 ND 2.13 1.80 0.46 9.13 11.60 NA 3.85

Fluorene

1.08 ND 2.44 2.18 0.90 7.10 7.73 NA 3.45

Phenanthrene

2.48 ND 4.88 4.73 2.40 7.86 7.73 NA 6.16

Anthracene

0.27 ND 0.78 0.54 0.33 2.08 1.24 NA 0.60

Fluoranthene

0.48 ND 2.09 2.01 0.52 2.46 1.24 NA 1.38

Pyrene

0.46 ND 1.84 1.16 0.55 1.22 0.95 NA 0.81

Benzo(a)anthracene

0.13 ND 0.36 0.38 ND 0.18 0.18 NA 0.18

Chrysene

0.13 ND 0.38 0.43 0.16 0.20 0.21 NA 0.22


0.16 ND 0.47 0.45 0.22 0.30 0.26 NA 0.22

Benzo(a)pyrene

0.16 ND 0.33 0.35 0.14 0.18 0.18 1.1 0.17


0.16 ND 0.36 0.33 0.19 0.23 0.23 NA 0.16


ND ND 0.11 ND ND ND ND NA 0.10


0.22 ND 0.31 0.31 0.19 0.23 0.23 NA 0.16


0.16 ND 0.31 0.40 0.16 0.18 0.18 NA 0.17




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Table 20: Summary of Results for PAH Analysis 22nd October, 2009, Event 148

Parameter



Year to Date

Average(4)

(ng/m3)

Location

1 Victoria

Rd. (ng/m3)

Location

2 Currys

Ln. (ng/m3)

Location

3 Henry

St. (ng/m3)

Location

4 Alexandra

St. (ng/m3)

Location

5 Intercolonial

St. (ng/m3)

Location

6 DesBarres

St. (ng/m3)

Location

6 DesBarres

St. (Duplicate)

(ng/m3)

Naphthalene

79.5 54.7 76.7 13.0 76.3 70.4 69.7 22 500 51.9

Acenaphthylene

2.84 0.95 2.56 0.87 1.14 1.21 1.11 NA(2)

0.71

Acenaphthene

3.69 2.35 2.32 0.57 6.35 5.79 5.57 NA 3.85

Fluorene

3.12 2.38 2.79 0.90 4.58 4.02 3.90 NA 3.45

Phenanthrene

4.26 4.28 5.81 2.99 6.10 5.03 4.74 NA 6.16

Anthracene

0.43 0.45 0.74 0.27 0.71 0.58 0.53 NA 0.60

Fluoranthene

0.85 0.95 2.02 0.62 1.12 0.96 0.89 NA 1.38

Pyrene

0.71 0.78 1.72 0.60 0.74 0.60 0.56 NA 0.81

Benzo(a)anthracene ND

(3) 0.17 0.33 ND ND 0.18 0.17 NA 0.18

Chrysene

0.17 0.21 0.39 ND 0.15 0.18 0.17 NA 0.22


0.23 0.24 0.35 ND 0.15 0.18 0.17 NA 0.22

Benzo(a)pyrene

0.17 0.14 0.28 ND ND 0.15 ND 1.1 0.17


0.23 0.14 0.21 ND 0.13 ND ND NA 0.16


ND ND ND ND ND ND ND NA 0.10


0.26 0.17 0.21 ND 0.13 ND ND NA 0.16


0.20 0.19 0.30 ND 0.13 0.15 ND NA 0.17




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Parameter



Year to Date

Average(4)

(ng/m3)

Location

1 Victoria

Rd. (ng/m3)

Location

2 Currys

Ln. (ng/m3)

Location

2 Currys

Ln. (Blank)

(µg/Tot.)

Location

3 Henry

St. (ng/m3)

Location

4 Alexandra

St. (ng/m3)

Location

5 Intercolonial

St. (ng/m3)

Location

6 DesBarres

St. (ng/m3)

Naphthalene

59.0 29.7 0.23 11.3 33.0 124.4 71.7 22 500 51.9

Acenaphthylene

0.54 0.64 ND(3)

0.44 0.66 1.09 0.80 NA(2)

0.71

Acenaphthene

1.18 0.66 ND 0.46 1.07 11.44 4.25 NA 3.85

Fluorene

1.21 0.98 ND 0.76 1.24 6.96 3.45 NA 3.45

Phenanthrene

2.25 2.97 ND 2.54 3.30 6.47 3.72 NA 6.16

Anthracene

0.27 0.25 ND 0.25 0.33 0.50 0.29 NA 0.60

Fluoranthene

0.64 0.73 ND 0.62 0.63 0.95 0.98 NA 1.38

Pyrene

0.59 0.62 ND 0.48 0.60 0.55 0.50 NA 0.81

Benzo(a)anthracene

0.30 0.18 ND 0.14 0.19 0.15 0.16 NA 0.18

Chrysene

0.19 0.21 ND 0.16 0.22 0.15 0.16 NA 0.22


0.35 0.21 ND 0.16 0.25 0.15 0.16 NA 0.22

Benzo(a)pyrene

0.32 0.18 ND 0.14 0.16 ND 0.13 1.1 0.17


0.32 0.16 ND 0.14 ND ND ND NA 0.16




0.27 0.16 ND 0.12 0.14 ND ND NA 0.16


0.27 0.18 ND 0.14 ND ND 0.13 NA 0.17

Notes: (1) Adopted from interim AAQC of Ontario MOE 24-hour Ambient Air Quality Criteria (2005). (2) NA denotes not available. (3) ND denotes the specific parameter was not detected by laboratory analysis.

(4) Year to date average (January to October) for 24-h averages from every Events from all stations (see Appendix 8).



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4.5 PCBs

PCBs were measured in samples collected over a 24-hour period on October 4th, 10th, 16th, 22nd and 28th,

2009. Following each sampling Event, the modules were collected by ALL-TECH and sent to Maxxam

Analytics Inc. (Sydney) for analysis.

No PCBs were detected at any of the three fixed monitoring stations sampled during October of 2009.

Tables 22 through 26 outline the results from the October 2009 sampling Events.

Table 22: Summary of Results for PCB Analysis 4th October, 2009, Event 145

Parameter



Location

4 Alexandra St.

(ng/m3)

Location

4 Alexandra St.

(Blank) (µg/Tot.)

Location

5 Intercolonial

St. (ng/m3)

Location

6 DesBarres St.

(ng/m3)

Monochlorobiphenyls ND

(3) ND ND ND NA

(2)

Dichlorobiphenyls

ND ND ND ND NA

Trichlorobiphenyls

ND ND ND ND NA

Tetrachlorobiphenyls

ND ND ND ND NA

Pentachlorobiphenyls

ND ND ND ND NA

Hexachlorobiphenyls

ND ND ND ND NA

Heptachlorophenyls

ND ND ND ND NA

Octachlorobiphenyls

ND ND ND ND NA

Nona-, Decachlorobiphenyls

ND ND ND ND NA

Notes: (1) Ontario MOE 24 Hour Ambient Air Quality Criteria (2005). (2) NA denotes not available. (3) ND denotes the specific parameter was not detected by laboratory analysis. * Results that exceed the established acceptable levels will be indicated in bold font and accompanied by a note.


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Parameter



Location

4 Alexandra

St. (ng/m3)

Location

5 Intercolonial

St. (ng/m3)

Location

5 Intercolonial

St. (Duplicate)

(ng/m3)

Location

6 DesBarres

St. (ng/m3)


(3) ND ND ND NA

(2)

Dichlorobiphenyls

ND ND ND ND NA

Trichlorobiphenyls

ND ND ND ND NA


ND ND ND ND NA


ND ND ND ND NA

Hexachlorobiphenyls

ND ND ND ND NA

Heptachlorophenyls

ND ND ND ND NA

Octachlorobiphenyls

ND ND ND ND NA


ND ND ND ND NA

Notes: (1) Ontario MOE 24 Hour Ambient Air Quality Criteria (2005). (2) NA denotes not available. (3) ND denotes the specific parameter was not detected by laboratory analysis. * Results that exceed the established acceptable levels will be indicated in bold font and accompanied by a note.


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Parameter



Location

4 Alexandra St.

(ng/m3)

Location

5 Intercolonial St.

(ng/m3)

Location

6 DesBarres St.

(ng/m3)


(3) ND ND NA

(2)

Dichlorobiphenyls

ND ND ND NA

Trichlorobiphenyls

ND ND ND NA


ND ND ND NA


ND ND ND NA

Hexachlorobiphenyls

ND ND ND NA

Heptachlorophenyls

ND ND ND NA

Octachlorobiphenyls

ND ND ND NA


ND ND ND NA

Notes: (1) Adopted from interim AAQC of Ontario MOE 24-hour Ambient Air Quality Criteria (2005). (2) NA denotes not available. (3) ND denotes the specific parameter was not detected by laboratory analysis. * Results that exceed the established acceptable levels will be indicated in bold font and accompanied by a note.


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Table 25: Summary of Results for PCB Analysis 22nd October, 2009, Event 148

Parameter



Location

4 Alexandra

St. (ng/m3)

Location

5 Intercolonial

St. (ng/m3)

Location

6 DesBarres

St. (ng/m3)

Location

6 DesBarres

St. (Duplicate)

(ng/m3)


(3) ND ND ND NA

(2)

Dichlorobiphenyls

ND ND ND ND NA

Trichlorobiphenyls

ND ND ND ND NA


ND ND ND ND NA


ND ND ND ND NA

Hexachlorobiphenyls

ND ND ND ND NA

Heptachlorophenyls

ND ND ND ND NA

Octachlorobiphenyls

ND ND ND ND NA


ND ND ND ND NA



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Parameter



Location

4 Alexandra St.

(ng/m3)

Location

5 Intercolonial St.

(ng/m3)

Location

6 DesBarres St.

(ng/m3)


(3) ND ND NA

(2)

Dichlorobiphenyls

ND ND ND NA

Trichlorobiphenyls

ND ND ND NA


ND ND ND NA


ND ND ND NA

Hexachlorobiphenyls

ND ND ND NA

Heptachlorophenyls

ND ND ND NA

Octachlorobiphenyls

ND ND ND NA


ND ND ND NA


4.6 Summary of Unsuccessful Fixed Station Samples Table 27 summarizes the unsuccessful fixed station samples for October 2009. Table 27: Summary of Unsuccessful Fixed Station Samples for October 2009

Event/Date

Sample

Type

Sample

Location

Sample I.D.

Reason for

Unsuccessful Sample

Collection

Actions Taken

Event 146

October 10th, 2009

PM2.5 Alexandra Street L4-PM2-101009-16

Sampler malfunction caused it to run for 34 hours.

None

4.7 Real-time Results for October 2009

The following sections summarize the Real-time perimeter air monitoring results for October 2009.

Criteria are defined for 15-minute time-weighted average concentrations for both PM10 and TVOCs. If

these criteria are exceeded by a single measured concentration, the information is communicated in the

manner described in the associated field protocols. For Dust (as PM10), the criteria for a single-sample is

also an Action Level, requiring modifications to procedures at the work site, before activity can proceed.


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For TVOCs, the single sample exceedance is communicated to the contractor, but the first activity is from

the field technician, who measures the composition of benzene and naphthalene at the location of the

elevated TVOCs concentrations using essentially direct-reading gas detection tubes.

4.7.1 TVOCs

TVOC measurements were collected using the hand-held MiniRae 2000/3000 portable PID along the

fenceline at the Site perimeter during Site activities. Measurements were taken simultaneously with the

PM10 samples, regardless of whether or not odours were detected, for a 15-minute period. At least two

samples were collected downwind every hour and one sample upwind every hour. Table 28 summarizes

the daily Real-time Site activity monitoring results for TVOCs for October of 2009.

Table 28: Summary of Real-time TVOC Results for October 2009

Date Location

Daily

Average (ppm)

Daily Budget (ppm)

Activities/Observations

October 1st, 2009 Material Processing Facility 0.05(1)

8 Worker activity

October 1st, 2009 Tar Cell, Pug Mill 0.05 8 Activity not visible from sampling location

October 1st, 2009 Flow Diversion, South Pond 0.05 8 Excavator and crane in operation

October 1st, 2009 Flow Diversion, Cooling Pond 0.05 8 Excavator and crane in operation

October 1st, 2009 Collection System, Water Treatment 0.05 8 Activity not visible from site

October 2nd, 2009 Material Processing Facility 0.05 8 Man lift and scissor lift in operation

October 2nd, 2009 Tar Cell, Pug Mill 0.05 8 Excavator and dump trucks in operation

October 2nd, 2009 Flow Diversion, South Pond 0.05 8 Crane in operation

October 2nd, 2009 Flow Diversion, Cooling Pond 0.05 8 Excavator and crane in operation

October 2nd, 2009 Collection System, Water Treatment 0.05 8 Excavator, trucks and wood chipper in operation

October 3rd, 2009 Flow Diversion, South Pond 0.05 8 Excavators, dump truck and crane in operation

October 4th, 2009 Flow Diversion, South Pond 0.05 8 Excavator and crane operating

October 6th, 2009 Flow Diversion, South Pond 0.05 8 Excavator in operation

October 6th, 2009 Flow Diversion, Cooling Pond 0.05 8 Excavator and crane in operation

October 6th, 2009 Material Processing Facility 0.05 8 Excavator moving material


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Date Location

Daily

Average (ppm)

Daily Budget (ppm)


October 6th, 2009 Collection System, Water Treatment 0.05 8 Trucks and wood chipper in operation

October 7th, 2009 Flow Diversion, South Pond 0.05 8 Excavator and crane in operation

October 7th, 2009 Flow Diversion, Cooling Pond 0.05 8 Excavator and crane operating

October 7th, 2009 Material Processing Facility 0.05 8 Man-lift operating, excavator moving material

October 7th, 2009 Collection System, Water Treatment 0.05 8 Trucks, Dozer and wood chipper in operation


October 9th, 2009 Flow Diversion, Cooling Pond 0.05 8 Excavator and crane operating

October 9th, 2009 Material Processing Facility 0.05 8 Excavator moving material and worker activity

October 9th, 2009 Collection System, Water Treatment 0.05 8 Dozer and dump trucks in operation

October 10th, 2009 Flow Diversion, South Pond 0.05 8 Excavators and crane in operation

October 10th, 2009 Flow Diversion, Cooling Pond 0.05 8 Crane operating

October 11th, 2009 Flow Diversion, South Pond 0.05 8 Crane operating

October 13th, 2009 Material Processing Facility 0.05 8 Excavators and trucks moving material

October 13th, 2009 Collection System, Water Treatment 0.05 8 Trucks, dozer and roller in operation

October 13th, 2009 Flow Diversion, South Pond 0.05 8 Crane in operation

October 13th, 2009 Flow Diversion, Cooling Pond 0.05 8 Crane and dozer operating


October 14th, 2009 Collection System, Water Treatment 0.05 8 Trucks, dozer and excavator operating

October 14th, 2009 Tar Cell, Sysco Site 0.05 8 Excavators and dump trucks in operation


October 14th, 2009 Flow Diversion, Cooling Pond 0.05 8 Crane and excavator in operation


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Date Location

Daily

Average (ppm)

Daily Budget (ppm)


October 14th, 2009 Flow Diversion, Coke Ovens Brook 0.05 8 Excavators in operation

October 15th, 2009 Material Processing Facility 0.05 8 Excavator and trucks moving material

October 15th, 2009 Collection System, Water Treatment 0.05 8 Trucks, excavator and dozer operating

October 15th, 2009 Tar Cell, Pug Mill 0.05 8 Excavator and roller in operation



October 15th, 2009 Flow Diversion, Coke Ovens Brook 0.05 8 Excavators in operation


October 16th, 2009 Collection System, Water Treatment 0.05 8 Trucks, dozer and concrete pumper operating

October 16th, 2009 Tar Cell, Pug Mill 0.05 8 Excavator and dump trucks in operation

October 16th, 2009 Flow Diversion, South Pond 0.05 8 Crane operating


October 16th, 2009 Flow Diversion, Coke Ovens Brook 0.05 8 Excavator and compactor in operation

October 17th, 2009 Flow Diversion, South Pond 0.05 8 Worker activity and trucks in operation


October 17th, 2009 Flow Diversion, Coke Ovens Brook 0.05 8 Activity not visible from sample location

October 20th, 2009 Tar Cell, Pug Mill 0.05 8 Excavator and dump truck in operation





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Date Location

Daily

Average (ppm)

Daily Budget (ppm)


October 20th, 2009 Flow Diversion, Coke Ovens Brook 0.05 8 Excavator in operation

October 20th, 2009 Collection System, Water Treatment 0.05 8 Trucks in operation

October 21st, 2009 Tar Cell, Pug Mill 0.05 8 Activity not visible from sample location

October 21st, 2009 Material Processing Facility 0.05 8 Excavator moving material

October 21st, 2009 Collection System, Water Treatment 0.05 8 Trucks, dozer and excavator in operation

October 21st, 2009 Flow Diversion, South Pond 0.05 8 Crane in operation

October 21st, 2009 Flow Diversion, Cooling Pond 0.05 8 Crane in operation

October 21st, 2009 Flow Diversion, Coke Ovens Brook 0.05 8 Trucks in operation

October 22nd, 2009 Tar Cell, Pug Mill 0.05 8 Excavator and dump truck in operation

October 22nd, 2009 Collection System, Water Treatment 0.05 8 Trucks, dozer and excavators in operation

October 22nd, 2009 Flow Diversion, South Pond 0.05 8 Crane in operation and workers fixing crane

October 22nd, 2009 Flow Diversion, Cooling Pond 0.05 8 Crane and trucks in operation

October 22nd, 2009 Flow Diversion, Coke Ovens Brook 0.05 8 Excavator in operation

October 23rd, 2009 Tar Cell, Pug Mill 0.05 8 Dump trucks in operation

October 23rd, 2009 Material Processing Facility 0.05 8 Excavator in operation

October 23rd, 2009 Collection System, Water Treatment 0.05 8 Trucks operating

October 23rd, 2009 Flow Diversion, South Pond 0.05 8 No activity observed on site

October 23rd, 2009 Flow Diversion, Cooling Pond 0.05 8 No activity observed on site

October 23rd, 2009 Flow Diversion, Coke Ovens Brook 0.05 8 Activity not visible from sampling location

October 24th, 2009 Flow Diversion, Cooling Pond 0.05 8 Excavator, loader and cranes in operation


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Date Location

Daily

Average (ppm)

Daily Budget (ppm)


October 26th, 2009 Tar Cell, Pug Mill 0.05 8 Machinery in operation

October 26th, 2009 Material Processing Facility 0.05 8 Dozer moving material

October 26th, 2009 Collection System, Water Treatment 0.05 8 Trucks and excavators in operation


October 26th, 2009 Flow Diversion, Cooling Pond 0.05 8 Crane and dump trucks in operation

October 26th, 2009 Flow Diversion, Coke Ovens Brook 0.05 8 Excavator loader and dump trucks in operation

October 27th, 2009 Collection System, Water Treatment 0.05 8 Trucks and excavators in operation

October 27th, 2009 Material Processing Facility 0.05 8 Dozer moving material

October 27th, 2009 Tar Cell, Pug Mill 0.05 8 Excavator, roller and dump truck in operation

October 27th, 2009 Flow Diversion, South Pond 0.05 8 Crane and excavator in operation

October 27th, 2009 Flow Diversion, Cooling Pond 0.05 8 Crane in operation


October 28th, 2009 Material Processing Facility 0.05 8 Dump truck and dozer moving in operation

October 28th, 2009 Collection System, Water Treatment 0.05 8 Trucks and excavators operating


October 28th, 2009 Flow Diversion, Cooling Pond 0.05 8 Crane operating


October 29th, 2009 Material Processing Facility 0.05 8 Roller operating, dozer moving material

October 29th, 2009 Collection System, Water Treatment 0.05 8 Excavator, dozer and trucks in operation



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Date Location

Daily

Average (ppm)

Daily Budget (ppm)




October 30th, 2009 Material Processing Facility 0.05 8 Man lift, dozer in operation

October 30th, 2009 Collection System, Water Treatment 0.05 8 Excavator, trucks and dozer in operation

October 30th, 2009 Flow Diversion, South Pond 0.05 8 Crane and excavator in operation

October 30th, 2009 Flow Diversion, Cooling Pond 0.05 8 Crane, backhoe, and excavator in operation

October 30th, 2009 Flow Diversion, Coke Ovens Brook 0.05 8 Excavator and loader in operation

October 31st, 2009 Flow Diversion, South Pond 0.05 8 Crane and excavator in operation

October 31st, 2009 Flow Diversion, Cooling Pond 0.05 8 Crane, loader, and excavator in operation

Notes: (1) The Detection Limit for VOCs using the PID is 0.1 ppm(v). Values less than the Detection Limit (<DL) or Not-detected

(ND) are recorded at half the DL (0.05 ppm(v)) to provide a more conservative approach for the daily cumulative value, than assigning 0 ppm(v) for all values measured as <DL or ND. Hence, values in the table of 0.05 ppm(v) are likely to have been measured at <DL (or ND).

4.7.2 PM10

PM10 was measured outside the fenceline during Site activity using a TSI DustTrak equipped with the

PM10 inlet nozzle. The DustTrak is a hand-held data logging monitor of airborne particulate matter.

Measurements were taken for a 15-minute period, at a minimum of two samples downwind and one

sample upwind every hour.

Table 29 summarizes the main earth work activities for each site monitored during October of 2009.



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Table 29: Summary of Site Earth Work for October 2009

Site Location

Description of Earth Work Activities

Excavation of material

Operation of dump

truck

Operation of crane

Operation of

man and scissor lifts

Materials Processing Facility

Tar Cell (Pug Mill site)

Flow Diversion sites (South Pond , Cooling Pond and Coke Ovens Brook)

Collection System/Water Treatment Plant (Coke Ovens site)

Table 30 summarizes the daily Real-time PM10 hourly averages, for both upwind and downwind, during

site activities for October 2009. Hourly average concentration is determined using all 15-minute

measurements during the given hour. The daily Real-time reports are available online at

www.tarpondscleanup.ca.

All Real-time PM10 results for October 2009 were below the 15 minute Site Action Level of 155 µg/m3.

Table 30: Summary of Real-time PM10 Results for October 2009

Date Relative Position

Location Min.

(µg/m3) Max.

(µg/m3)

Daily

Average (µg/m3)

15

Minute Site

Action Level

(µg/m3)


October 1st, 2009

UW Material Processing Facility 15 19 17 155 Worker activity

DW Material Processing Facility 11 16 14 155

October 1st, 2009

UW Tar Cell, Pug Mill 12 15 14 155 Activity not visible from sampling location DW Tar Cell, Pug Mill 13 32 23 155

October 1st, 2009

UW Flow Diversion, South Pond 14 18 16 155 Excavator and crane in operation DW Flow Diversion, South Pond 12 22 13 155

October 1st, 2009

UW Flow Diversion, Cooling Pond 12 13 12 155 Excavator and crane in operation DW Flow Diversion, Cooling Pond 13 26 17 155

October 1st, 2009

UW Collection System, Water

Treatment 9 12 10 155

Activity not visible from site DW

Collection System, Water Treatment

11 14 13 155

October 2nd, 2009

UW Material Processing Facility 6 11 7 155 Man lift and scissor lift in operation DW Material Processing Facility 4 9 6 155

October 2nd, 2009

UW Tar Cell, Pug Mill 6 8 7 155 Excavator and dump trucks in operation DW Tar Cell, Pug Mill 3 6 4 155

October 2nd, 2009

UW Flow Diversion, South Pond 6 8 7 155 Crane in operation

DW Flow Diversion, South Pond 3 7 5 155


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Location Min.

(µg/m3) Max.

(µg/m3)

Daily

Average (µg/m3)

15

Minute Site

Action Level

(µg/m3)


October 2nd, 2009


October 2nd, 2009


Treatment 2 7 4 155

Excavator, trucks and wood chipper in operation

DW Collection System, Water

Treatment 4 9 6 155

October 3rd, 2009

UW Flow Diversion, South Pond 9 15 11 155 Excavators, dump truck and crane in operation DW Flow Diversion, South Pond 5 51 14 155

October 4th, 2009

UW Flow Diversion, South Pond 7 18 11 155 Excavator and crane operating DW Flow Diversion, South Pond 2 22 11 155

October 6th, 2009

UW Flow Diversion, South Pond 3 13 7 155 Excavator in operation


October 6th, 2009


October 6th, 2009

UW Material Processing Facility 3 12 9 155 Excavator moving material


October 6th, 2009


Treatment 2 4 3 155

Trucks and wood chipper in operation


Treatment 1 9 4 155

October 7th, 2009


October 7th, 2009

UW Flow Diversion, Cooling Pond 8 14 12 155 Excavator and crane operating DW Flow Diversion, Cooling Pond 8 21 12 155

October 7th, 2009

UW Material Processing Facility 6 17 10 155 Man-lift operating, excavator moving material DW Material Processing Facility 7 15 11 155

October 7th, 2009



Trucks, Dozer and wood chipper in operation



October 9th, 2009


October 9th, 2009

UW Flow Diversion, Cooling Pond 4 7 6 155 Excavator and crane operating DW Flow Diversion, Cooling Pond 4 7 5 155

October 9th, 2009

UW Material Processing Facility 4 6 5 155 Excavator moving material and worker activity DW Material Processing Facility 3 6 4 155

October 9th, 2009



Dozer and dump trucks in operation


Treatment 3 6 4 155

October 10th, 2009

UW Flow Diversion, South Pond 8 8 8 155 Excavators and crane in operation DW Flow Diversion, South Pond 14 14 14 155

October 10th, 2009

UW Flow Diversion, Cooling Pond 5 5 5 155 Crane operating

DW Flow Diversion, Cooling Pond 5 5 5 155

October 11th, 2009

UW Flow Diversion, South Pond 5 7 6 155 Crane operating


October 13th, 2009

UW Material Processing Facility 5 6 5 155 Excavators and trucks moving material DW Material Processing Facility 1 5 3 155

October 13th, 2009


Treatment 2 4 3 155

Trucks, dozer and roller in operation


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Location Min.

(µg/m3) Max.

(µg/m3)

Daily

Average (µg/m3)

15

Minute Site

Action Level

(µg/m3)




October 13th, 2009



October 13th, 2009

UW Flow Diversion, Cooling Pond 5 12 7 155 Crane and dozer operating


October 14th, 2009



October 14th, 2009


Treatment 1 4 2 155

Trucks, dozer and excavator operating



October 14th, 2009

UW Tar Cell, Sysco Site 2 6 3 155 Excavators and dump trucks in operation DW Tar Cell, Sysco Site 1 24 7 155

October 14th, 2009



October 14th, 2009

UW Flow Diversion, Cooling Pond 4 14 7 155 Crane and excavator in operation DW Flow Diversion, Cooling Pond 2 4 3 155

October 14th, 2009

UW Flow Diversion, Coke Ovens

Brook 4 14 7 155

Excavators in operation DW

Flow Diversion, Coke Ovens Brook

1 7 3 155

October 15th, 2009

UW Material Processing Facility 2 5 4 155 Excavator and trucks moving material DW Material Processing Facility ND

(1) 7 2 155

October 15th, 2009


Treatment ND 5 1 155

Trucks, excavator and dozer operating



October 15th, 2009

UW Tar Cell, Pug Mill 1 12 4 155 Excavator and roller in operation DW Tar Cell, Pug Mill 1 5 3 155

October 15th, 2009



October 15th, 2009


October 15th, 2009


Brook 2 4 3 155

Excavators in operation DW


ND 20 4 155

October 16th, 2009



October 16th, 2009


Treatment ND 2 1 155

Trucks, dozer and concrete pumper operating


Treatment 2 7 4 155

October 16th, 2009

UW Tar Cell, Pug Mill 6 18 3 155 Excavator and dump trucks in operation DW Tar Cell, Pug Mill 1 9 3 155

October 16th, 2009

UW Flow Diversion, South Pond 4 7 6 155 Crane operating


October 16th, UW Flow Diversion, Cooling Pond 4 6 5 155 Excavator and crane in


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Location Min.

(µg/m3) Max.

(µg/m3)

Daily

Average (µg/m3)

15

Minute Site

Action Level

(µg/m3)


2009 DW Flow Diversion, Cooling Pond 2 7 4 155

operation

October 16th, 2009


Brook 4 6 5 155

Excavator and compactor in operation

DW Flow Diversion, Coke Ovens

Brook 1 6 2 155

October 17th, 2009

UW Flow Diversion, South Pond 6 8 7 155 Worker activity and trucks in operation DW Flow Diversion, South Pond 7 10 9 155

October 17th, 2009


October 17th, 2009


Brook 5 11 7 155

Activity not visible from sample location


Brook 3 8 5 155

October 20th, 2009

UW Tar Cell, Pug Mill 3 6 5 155 Excavator and dump truck in operation DW Tar Cell, Pug Mill 2 31 6 155

October 20th, 2009



October 20th, 2009



October 20th, 2009


October 20th, 2009


Brook 3 18 8 155

Excavator in operation DW


1 8 4 155

October 20th, 2009


Treatment 1 6 4 155

Trucks in operation DW


1 17 4 155

October 21st, 2009

UW Tar Cell, Pug Mill 3 27 13 155 Activity not visible from sample location DW Tar Cell, Pug Mill 2 50 13 155

October 21st, 2009



October 21st, 2009



Trucks, dozer and excavator in operation



October 21st, 2009



October 21st, 2009

UW Flow Diversion, Cooling Pond 2 16 10 155 Crane in operation


October 21st, 2009


Brook 2 22 10 155

Trucks in operation DW


2 21 10 155

October 22nd, 2009

UW Tar Cell, Pug Mill 3 11 6 155 Excavator and dump truck in operation DW Tar Cell, Pug Mill ND 5 2 155

October 22nd, 2009


Treatment 2 5 3 155

Trucks, dozer and excavators in operation




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Location Min.

(µg/m3) Max.

(µg/m3)

Daily

Average (µg/m3)

15

Minute Site

Action Level

(µg/m3)


October 22nd, 2009

UW Flow Diversion, South Pond 3 9 5 155 Crane in operation and workers fixing crane DW Flow Diversion, South Pond 3 15 6 155

October 22nd, 2009

UW Flow Diversion, Cooling Pond 3 9 6 155 Crane and trucks in operation


October 22nd, 2009


Brook 3 9 6 155



2 5 3 155

October 23rd, 2009

UW Tar Cell, Pug Mill 4 5 5 155 Dump trucks in operation

DW Tar Cell, Pug Mill 2 3 3 155

October 23rd, 2009

UW Material Processing Facility 4 8 5 155 Excavator in operation


October 23rd, 2009


Treatment 2 3 2 155

Trucks operating DW


2 5 4 155

October 23rd, 2009

UW Flow Diversion, South Pond 4 4 4 155 No activity observed on site


October 23rd, 2009

UW Flow Diversion, Cooling Pond 4 4 4 155 No activity observed on site


October 23rd, 2009


Brook 4 4 4 155

Activity not visible from sampling location


Brook 2 2 2 155

October 24th, 2009

UW Flow Diversion, Cooling Pond 5 12 7 155 Excavator, loader and cranes in operation DW Flow Diversion, Cooling Pond 5 50 9 155

October 26th, 2009

UW Tar Cell, Pug Mill 4 17 10 155 Machinery in operation

DW Tar Cell, Pug Mill 1 10 5 155

October 26th, 2009

UW Material Processing Facility 4 8 6 155 Dozer moving material


October 26th, 2009


Treatment 1 3 2 155

Trucks and excavators in operation


Treatment 3 5 4 155

October 26th, 2009



October 26th, 2009

UW Flow Diversion, Cooling Pond 4 6 5 155 Crane and dump trucks in operation DW Flow Diversion, Cooling Pond 4 102 20 155

October 26th, 2009


Brook 4 6 4 155

Excavator loader and dump trucks in operation


Brook 1 4 3 155

October 27th, 2009


Treatment 3 7 5 155

Trucks and excavators in operation



October 27th, 2009

UW Material Processing Facility 4 17 9 155 Dozer moving material


October 27th, 2009

UW Tar Cell, Pug Mill 5 10 7 155 Excavator, roller and dump truck in operation DW Tar Cell, Pug Mill 4 10 7 155


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Location Min.

(µg/m3) Max.

(µg/m3)

Daily

Average (µg/m3)

15

Minute Site

Action Level

(µg/m3)


October 27th, 2009

UW Flow Diversion, South Pond 5 12 8 155 Crane and excavator in operation DW Flow Diversion, South Pond 7 16 10 155

October 27th, 2009

UW Flow Diversion, Cooling Pond 4 13 7 155 Crane in operation


October 27th, 2009


Brook 4 13 7 155



2 9 5 155

October 28th, 2009

UW Material Processing Facility 3 9 6 155 Dump truck and dozer moving in operation DW Material Processing Facility 3 12 6 155

October 28th, 2009



Trucks and excavators operating


Treatment 2 9 4 155

October 28th, 2009


October 28th, 2009

UW Flow Diversion, Cooling Pond 4 7 6 155 Crane operating


October 28th, 2009


Brook 4 7 6 155



2 7 5 155

October 29th, 2009

UW Material Processing Facility 5 11 7 155 Roller operating, dozer moving material DW Material Processing Facility 3 7 5 155

October 29th, 2009



Excavator, dozer and trucks in operation



October 29th, 2009


October 29th, 2009


October 29th, 2009


Brook 7 12 8 155



2 10 5 155

October 30th, 2009

UW Material Processing Facility 4 11 7 155 Man lift, dozer in operation


October 30th, 2009



Excavator, trucks and dozer in operation



October 30th, 2009

UW Flow Diversion, South Pond 5 12 7 155 Crane and excavator in operation DW Flow Diversion, South Pond 5 14 9 155

October 30th, 2009

UW Flow Diversion, Cooling Pond 4 9 7 155 Crane, backhoe, and excavator in operation DW Flow Diversion, Cooling Pond 3 17 8 155

October 30th, 2009


Brook 4 9 7 155

Excavator and loader in operation


Brook 2 11 6 155

October 31st, UW Flow Diversion, South Pond 8 23 16 155 Crane and excavator in


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Location Min.

(µg/m3) Max.

(µg/m3)

Daily

Average (µg/m3)

15

Minute Site

Action Level

(µg/m3)


2009 DW Flow Diversion, South Pond 8 22 15 155 operation

October 31st, 2009

UW Flow Diversion, Cooling Pond 7 17 12 155 Crane, loader, and excavator in operation DW Flow Diversion, Cooling Pond 6 35 18 155

Notes: (1) ND denotes that the concentration was below the detection level for this instrument.

5.0 DISCUSSION OF RESULTS

The following sections discuss the results obtained through the STPA`s AMP for the month of October

2009.

Table 31 summarizes the position of the fixed monitoring stations relative to the site during the October

2009 Events (also refer to Appendix 6 Summary of Monthly Meteorological Data).

Table 31: Summary of Fixed Station Position Relative to Site During October 2009 Events

Date/Event Wind Direction (blowing from)

Position Relative to Site

Victoria Rd.

Currys Ln.

Henry St.

Alexandra St.

Intercolonial St.

DesBarres St.

October 4th, 2009

Event 145 South East Upwind

Upwind

Upwind Upwind Downwind Downwind

October 10th, 2009

Event 146 South East Upwind

Upwind


October 16th, 2009

Event 147 East Upwind

Upwind


October 22nd, 2009

Event 148 North West Downwind Upwind Upwind Upwind Upwind Upwind

October 28th, 2009

Event 149 North West Downwind Upwind Upwind Upwind Upwind Upwind

5.1 TSP and Metals

TSP concentrations were measured for samples collected over a 24-hour period on October 4th, 10th, 16th,

22nd and 28th, 2009. TSP levels at all fixed monitoring stations in October of 2009 were found to be within

the Province of Nova Scotia`s 24-hour objective of 120 µg/m3.


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Upon completion of TSP analysis, a metal scan of the sample media was carried out by the laboratory to

quantify the concentrations of common metals collected on particulate matter.

All metals concentrations were within the criteria adopted from the limits established by the Ontario MOE,

in which the concentrations for metals are specified for 24-hour time-weighted samples for particulate

matter.

Copper levels were slightly elevated at the Currys Lane location on October 4th and 10th, at the

Intercolonial Street location on October 10th and at the Alexandra Street location on October 22nd (see

Tables 7, 8 and 10)

There were no site activities on October 4th. The Currys Lane location would have been upwind and the

Intercolonial Street location downwind of site activities on October 10th. The Alexandra Street location

would have been upwind of site activities on October 22nd (please refer to Table 31).

5.2 PM10

PM10 concentrations were measured for samples collected over a 24-hour period on October 4th, 10th,

16th, 22nd and 28th, 2009. PM10 concentrations at all fixed monitoring stations in October of 2009 were

within the 50 µg/m3 Ontario MOE 24-hour interim AAQC that has been adopted as community criteria for

this project.

5.3 PM2.5

PM2.5 concentrations were measured for samples collected over a 24-hour period on October 4th, 10th,

16th, 22nd and 28th, 2009. PM2.5 concentrations at all fixed monitoring stations in October of 2009 were

within the standard of 30 µg/m3, which has been adopted for use at this site, from the criteria used for

decision making about PM2.5 by the MOE.

5.4 VOCs

VOC concentrations were measured in samples collected over a 24-hour period, respectively, on October

4th, 10th, 16th, 22nd and 28th, 2009. Results for VOCs at each of these sampling Events were within

acceptable Ontario MOE AAQC for various VOCs.

5.5 PAHs

PAH concentrations were measured from samples collected over a 24-hour period October 4th, 10th, 16th,

22nd and 28th, 2009.

PAHs at all fixed monitoring stations in October of 2009 were within typical average concentrations,

except for slightly elevated values for some PAHs at the Intercolonial Street and DesBarres Street

locations on October 16th and at the Intercolonial Street location on October 28th (see Tables 19 and 21).


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Both Intercolonial and DesBarres Street locations would have been downwind of site activities on the 16th,

and the Intercolonial Street location upwind of site activities on the 28th (please refer to Table 31).

Concentrations for naphthalene and benzo(a)pyrene were within the Ontario MOE 24-hour AAQC.

5.6 PCBs

PCB levels were measured in samples collected over a 24-hour period on October 4th, 10th, 16th, 22nd and

28th, 2009. No PCB levels were detected in October of 2009.

5.7 Real-time PM10 and TVOCs

All Real-time air monitoring measurements for PM10 collected during Site activity were below the

respective criterion for a single sample measurement.

No TVOCs were detected during the month of October 2009.

6.0 CONCLUSIONS

All air quality measurements obtained through the Sydney Tar Ponds Agency’s Ambient Air Monitoring

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7.0 BIBLIOGRAPHY AMEC. Ambient Air Monitoring Program, Muggah Creek Remediation Project, March 2005 Sampling Events, Sydney, Nova Scotia, March 2005. Canadian Council of Ministers of the Environment, Canada Wide Standards for Particulate Matter (PM) and Ozone, Quebec City, Quebec, June 2000. Nova Scotia Department of Environment and Labour, Nova Scotia Environment Act, Air Quality Regulations Section 112, Nova Scotia Reg. 28/2005, Halifax, Nova Scotia, March 1, 2005. Ontario Ministry of Environment, Ontario Reg. 419/05 Standards and Point of Impingement Guidelines & Ambient Air Quality Criteria (AAQCs), Toronto, Ontario, December 2005. United States Environmental Protection Agency (US EPA), National Ambient Air Monitoring Strategy (Draft), Washington, D.C., USA, October 17, 2001. US EPA National Primary and Secondary Ambient Air Quality Standards, Appendix B – Reference Method for the Determination of Suspended Particulate Matter in the Atmosphere (High-Volume Method) (40 CFR Subchapter C, Part 50). US EPA Compendium Method TO-3.5 Determination of Metals in Ambient Particulate Matter Using Inductively Coupled Plasma / Mass Spectrometry (ICP/MS). US EPA National Primary and Secondary Ambient Air Quality Standards, Appendix J – Reference Method for the Determination of Particulate Matter as PM10 in the Atmosphere (40 CFR Subchapter C, Part 50). US EPA National Primary and Secondary Ambient Air Quality Standards, Appendix L – Reference Method for the Determination of Fine Particulate Matter as PM2.5 in the Atmosphere (40 CFR Subchapter C Part 50). US EPA Compendium Method TO-15, Determination of VOCs in Air Collected in Specially-Prepared Canisters and Analyzed by Gas Chromatography/Mass Spectrometry (GC/MS). US EPA Compendium Method TO-13A, Determination of Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons (PAHs) in Ambient Air using Gas Chromatography /Mass Spectrometry (GC/MS). Method modified using XAD Resin with Polyurethane Foam (PUF) sample media. US EPA Compendium Method TO-4A, Determination of Pesticides and Polychlorinated Biphenyls in Ambient Air using High Volume Polyurethane Foam (PUF) sampling, followed by Gas Chromatographic / Multi-Detector Detection (GC/MD). Method modified using XAD Resin with Polyurethane Foam (PUF) sample media. Queensland Government Environmental Protection Agency, Ambient Air Quality Monitoring in Queensland, 1998 Annual Summary and Trend Report, Environmental Technical Report No. 30, January 2001.

APPENDIX 1

Ambient Air Quality Criteria

APPENDIX 1 AMBIENT AIR QUALITY CRITERIA

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The Federal and Provincial governments currently have numerous criteria and guidelines pertaining to the

monitoring of ambient air quality. The following is a list of criteria for the parameters being tested.

To interpret all air quality data and to ensure that human health and well being are being protected, all air

quality data collected during the AAMP are compared to current provincial and federal air quality

regulations to determine compliance with the appropriate criteria. When there is no applicable Nova

Scotia Provincial regulation, results are being compared to the Ontario Ministry of the Environment`s

(MOE) Ambient Air Quality Criteria (AAQC) (PAHs, PCBs, PM10 and Metals) and to the Canadian Council

of the Ministers of the Environment`s (CCME) Canada Wide Standard (PM2.5).

TSP

TSP is regulated under the Nova Scotia Environment Act Air Quality Regulations, NS REG. 28/2005,

Section 112 of the Environment Act has a maximum permissible ground level concentration for TSP of

120 µg/m3 (24 hr average) and 70 µg/m3 (annual average).

Metals in TSP Fraction

Various metals are regulated under the Ontario Environmental Protection Act – O.Reg. 419/05 Air

Pollution – Local Air Quality, Schedule 3 and AAQC.

PM10

The Ontario MOE 24-hour AAQC of 50 µg/m3 for PM10 has been adopted as community criteria for this

project.3

PM2.5

The Canada wide standard of 30 µg/m3 (ground level concentration) for PM2.5 has been adopted for use

at this site from the criteria used for decision making about PM2.5 by the MOE.4

3. This value of 50 ug/m3 (24 hr avg.) is an interim AAQC and is provided here as a guide for decision making (with no conversion to other averaging times). http://www.ene.gov.on.ca/publications/6570e-chem.pdf

4 This value is not an AAQC per se but is included here, together with the following guide, for decision-making. This value of 30 ug/m3 (24 hr avg.) is the Canada-wide Standard (CWS) for PM2.5, developed jointly by the Federal government and the Provinces, including Ontario, as a step towards the long-term goal of minimizing the risk that fine particles impose on human health and the environment. Achievement of the PM2.5 CWS (by the year 2010) in various airsheds is to be based on the 24 hour 98th percentile ambient measurement annually, averaged over three consecutive years. Ambient air PM2.5 is a regional pollutant and is of concern all across Ontario and northeastern N. America. It is one of the two key components of smog. Emissions of sulphur dioxide (SO2), nitrogen oxides (NOx), volatile organic compounds (VOCs), which are precursors of smog and PM2.5, and also primary emissions of PM2.5 from individual sources, all contribute to it. In addition, these PM2.5 precursors are emitted from point, area, mobile and also from transboundary U.S. sources. Broad-based emission reduction initiatives of all the precursors, from all the different

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VOCs

Various VOCs are regulated under the Ontario Environmental Protection Act – O.Reg. 419/05 Air


PAHs

Naphthalene and benzo(a)pyrene are regulated under the Ontario Environmental Protection Act –

O.Reg. 419/05 Air Pollution – Local Air Quality, Schedule 3 and AAQC.

PCBs

Various PCBs are regulated under the Ontario Environmental Protection Act – O.Reg. 419/05 Air


Real-time

Criteria have been developed for 15 minute average concentrations measured with direct-reading

instruments at the perimeter of the Site, when remediation activities are underway. The criteria have

been established for dust (as PM10) and total volatile organic compounds (TVOCs). For real-time

perimeter air monitoring (PAM), the criteria for PM10 have been developed and reported in a report of

April 20th, 2005 by Conestoga-Rovers & Associates titled: Proposed Air Quality Standards, Muggah Creek

Remediation Project, Sydney, Nova Scotia. A PM10 15 minute Site Action Level of 155 µg/m3 has been

adopted for real-time monitoring at the fenceline. A daily budget concept is used to define the Stop Work

Level, which changes slightly with the work day length. For a 1-h day, the order to Stop Work would be

issued when the total of the hourly average concentrations reaches, or is forecast to reach 990 μg/m3.

Single 15 minute measurement criterion of 0.66 μg/m3 for TVOCs produces action to complete a

measurement to identify the concentration of benzene and naphthalene. The Stop Work order would be

issued if the total of the measurements (exactly two per hour) reaches or exceeds 8 ppm(v). This Stop

Work Level was defined by work completed in 2009 by AMEC Earth & Environmental titled: Proposed

Work Management Decision Criteria for Sydney Tar Ponds and Coke Ovens Clean Up Project Benzene

and Naphthalene. Both sets of criteria (PM10 and TVOCs) have been developed to avoid reaching the

respective 24-h community ambient air quality standard, which was chosen to be protective of human

health.

types of sources, including primary PM emissions from individual point sources, are required and some are under way, to achieve the PM2.5 CWS. Guide for decision making near individual sources: In light of these factors, as a minimum, the contribution of primary PM2.5 from a single facility to ambient levels of PM2.5, should be no more than approximately 25 ug/m3 (24hr avg.), since if every source just aims for the 30 ug/m3 CWS ambient air target value, the various airsheds in Ontario may never reach the CWS target. This 25 ug/m3 (24 hr avg.), with no conversion to other averaging times, can be used as a guide for decision making in the close vicinity of individual sources, which are primary emitters of PM2.5. http://www.ene.gov.on.ca/publications/6570e-chem.pdf

APPENDIX 2

Ambient Air Sampling Parameters and Methods

APPENDIX 2 AMBIENT AIR SAMPLING PARAMETERS AND METHODS

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Total Suspended Particulate Matter (TSP)

TSP describes airborne particles typically less than 50 micrometers (µm) in diameter. The standard

sampling method followed is the United States Environmental Protection Agency (US EPA) Code of

Federal Regulations (CFR) 40 - Protection of Environment, Chapter 1 - Environmental Protection

Agency, Subchapter C - Air Programs, Part 50 - National Primary and Secondary Ambient Air Quality

Standards, Appendix B - Reference Method for the Determination of Suspended Particulate Matter in the

Atmosphere (High Volume Method).

These particles remain suspended in the atmosphere for a period of time, rather than settling in the

vicinity of the emission source. TSP air samplers provide a measure of the entire particle fraction

suspended in the atmosphere.

Metal Scan of the TSP Fraction

A scan for common metals associated with the Site is completed as part of the AAMP. The standard

sampling method followed is the US EPA Compendium Method IO-3.5 Determination of Metals in

Ambient Particulate Matter Using Inductively Coupled Plasma/Mass Spectrometry (ICP/MS). Table 1

outlines the metals that are analyzed from the TSP fraction.

Table 1: Metals Analyzed from the TSP Fraction

Aluminum

Beryllium

Chromium

Lead

Mercury

Selenium

Sulphur

Vanadium

Antimony

Boron

Cobalt

Lithium

Molybdenum

Silver

Thallium

Zinc

Arsenic

Cadmium

Copper

Magnesium

Nickel

Sodium

Tin

Barium

Calcium

Iron

Manganese

Potassium

Strontium

Uranium

Particulate Matter 10 (PM10)

PM10 describes airborne particles less than 10 µm in diameter. For comparison, a human hair has a

diameter of 50 to 100 µm. The standard sampling method followed is the US EPA CFR 40 - Protection of

Environment, Chapter 1 - Environmental Protection Agency, Subchapter C - Air Programs, Part 50 -

National Primary and Secondary Ambient Air Quality Standards, Appendix J - Reference Method for the

Determination of Particulate Matter as PM10 in the Atmosphere.

These smaller particles can pose a hazard to humans because they can bypass upper respiratory

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Particulate Matter 2.5 (PM2.5)

PM2.5 describes airborne particles less than 2.5 µm in diameter. The standard sampling method followed

is the US EPA CFR 40 - Protection of Environment, Chapter 1 - Environmental Protection Agency,

Subchapter C - Air Programs, Part 50 - National Primary and Secondary Ambient Air Quality Standards,

Appendix L - Reference Method for the Determination of Fine Particulate Matter as PM2.5 in the

Atmosphere.

There is an increasing body of evidence to suggest that, of the total PM10 fraction, the PM2.5 fraction of

airborne particles may be a major area of concern with regards to health effects. However, this has not

been established conclusively. PM2.5 particles are almost exclusively the product of combustion

processes, including motor vehicle emissions, industrial boilers, incineration, bushfires, hazard-reduction

burning, wood-burning heaters and cigarette smoke.5

Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs)

VOCs are organic compounds that have boiling points in the range of 50 to 250 oC. There are several

thousand chemicals, synthetic and natural, that are considered VOCs. The standard sampling method

followed is the US EPA Compendium Method TO-15, Determination of VOCs in Air Collected in

Specially-Prepared Canisters and Analyzed by Gas Chromatography/Mass Spectrometry (GC/MS).

Table 2 outlines the VOCs that the samples are analyzed for.

The predominant VOCs associated with the Site are benzene, toluene, ethylbenzene, and xylene (BTEX).

Higher concentrations of VOCs are normally found in indoor environments, as compared to outdoors.

Table 2: VOCs Analyzed

Benzene



Carbon Tetrachloride



Dichloromethane



Ethylbenzene

Tetrachloroethene

m,p-Xylene


Toluene

o-Xylene

5 Queensland Government, Environmental Protection Agency; Ambient air quality monitoring in Queensland 1998

Annual Summary Report, Queensland, Australia, 1998, Page 33.


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Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons (PAHs)

PAHs are organic compounds formed during the burning of organic substances. They were formed on the

Site as a result of uncontrolled emissions from the Coke Ovens while they were in operation. The

standard sampling method followed for PAHs is the US EPA Compendium Method TO-13A,

Determination of Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons (PAHs) in Ambient Air Using Gas Chromatography /

Mass Spectrometry (GC/MS). As an alternative to using Polyurethane Foam (PUF) media alone, the

AAMP`s sampling method was modified in 2001 to include XAD Resin with the PUF sample media, at the

request of the STPA. Table 3 outlines the PAHs that the samples are analyzed for.

Table 3: PAHs Analyzed

Acenaphthylene


Chrysene


Acenaphthene



Naphthalene

Anthracene Benzo(a)pyrene Fluoranthene Pyrene

Benzo(a)anthracene

Benzo(k)fluoranthene Fluorene Phenanthrene

Polychlorinated Biphenyls (PCBs)

PCBs are man-made chlorinated compounds used as coolants and lubricants in transformers, capacitors,

and other electrical equipment, due to their fire resistant and insulating properties. There are no known

natural sources of PCBs. Due to adverse effects on the environment, the manufacture of PCBs was

banned in 1977. PCBs are found in localized areas of the Tar Ponds, most of which do not contain high

concentrations of the contaminant. The standard sampling method followed is the US EPA Compendium

Method TO-4A, Determination of Pesticides and Polychlorinated Biphenyls in Ambient Air Using High

Volume Polyurethane Foam (PUF) Sampling Followed by Gas Chromatographic / Multi-Detector

Detection (GC/MD). The method was modified in 2001 to include XAD Resin with the PUF sample

media. Table 4 outlines the PCBs that the samples are analyzed for by GC-Mass Detector.


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Table 4: PCBs Analyzed

Monochlorobiphenyls

Hexachlorobiphenyls

Dichlorobiphenyls

Heptachlorobiphenyls

Trichlorobiphenyls

Octachlorobiphenyls


Nona-,Decachlorobiphenyls



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APPENDIX 3

Description of Air Sampling Procedure and Equipment

APPENDIX 3 DESCRIPTION OF AIR SAMPLING PROCEDURE AND EQUIPMENT

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Fixed Station Sampling Equipment Total Suspended Particulate and Metals The Tisch Model TE-5000 is a high volume sampler which is used to measure TSP and Metals in air (Figure 1). The sample is collected on a 20.32 x 25.4 centimeter (cm) (8 x 10 inch) microquartz filter, which is prepared and analyzed by Maxxam Analytics Inc. in Sydney. This air sampling unit is composed of an aluminum shelter, aluminum blower motor assembly, a motor speed-voltage control/elapsed time indicator, a continuous flow/pressure recorder, a timer, a filter holder and a size selective inlet. The unit draws air through the quartz filter at a flow rate which ranges from 40 to 60 ft3/min. The mass of the collected particulate is the difference between the weight of the filter prior to sampling and the weight following sample collection. The concentration of TSP, expressed in µg/m3, is determined by dividing the mass of the collected particulate by the volume of air sampled. The sample filter is then further analyzed to determine metal content.

Figure 1: Photograph of High-Volume TSP Unit


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Total Suspended Particulate and Metals The Tisch Model TE-5170 is a mass flow controlled sampler which is used to measure TSP and Metals in air (Figure 2). The sample is collected on a 20.32 x 25.4 centimeter (cm) (8 x 10 inch) microquartz filter, which is prepared and analyzed by Maxxam Analytics Inc. in Sydney. This air sampling unit is composed of an aluminum shelter, aluminum blower motor assembly, a continuous flow/pressure recorder, a mass flow controller, a timer, a filter holder and a size selective inlet. The unit draws air through the quartz filter at a flow rate which ranges from 40 to 60 ft3/min. The mass of the collected particulate is the difference between the weight of the filter prior to sampling and the weight following sample collection. The concentration of TSP, expressed in µg/m3, is determined by dividing the mass of the collected particulate by the volume of air sampled. The sample filter is then further analyzed to determine metal content.

Figure 2: Photograph of Mass Flow Controlled TSP Unit


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The sampling procedure is as follows:

1. The appropriate procedure is followed to calibrate each unit quarterly. 2. The quartz filter is prepared by Maxxam Analytics Inc., located in Sydney. 3. A sample number and label is assigned to the filter. 4. During sample setup, the filter is carefully centered, rougher side up, on the supporting

screen of the filter holder. The filter is properly aligned on the screen so that when the frame is in position, the gasket will form an airtight seal on the outer edges of the filter. The filter is secured in the filter holder frame with brass bolts and washers with sufficient pressure to avoid air leakage at the edges. Any dirt or debris accumulated around the filter holder is wiped away with a clean cloth. Great attention is given so that the filter is not damaged or contaminated, as it is very delicate. Disposable powder-free nitrile gloves are worn when handling the sample media filters.

5. The samplers are turned on manually at midnight (between 2330 hours and 0030 hours) using the breakers inside each station. The flow and filter integrity are checked within the first 30 minutes of the sampler`s operation.

6. To ensure proper QA/QC, the sampler`s operation is checked periodically during the 24 hour sampling period.

7. The samplers are manually shut off at the end of the 24 hour sampling period, and a verbal check between the technologists is performed to ensure that everything has been properly turned off. The technologists are also required to initial the field log for each location to ensure that procedures have been followed.

8. The filter will be collected by ALL-TECH Environmental Services Cape Breton Ltd. the following morning.

9. A Chain of Custody form will be filled out and the filter delivered to Maxxam Analytics Inc., where it will be analyzed for TSP and Metals content.

10. The laboratory results will be sent to ALL-TECH Environmental Services Cape Breton Ltd. and will be discussed in the monthly reports.


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Particulate Matter 10 The Tisch Model TE-6070 is a high volume mass flow controlled sampler which is used to measure PM10 in air (Figure 3). The sample is collected on a 20.32 x 25.4 centimeter (cm) (8 x 10 inch) microquartz filter, which is prepared and analyzed by Maxxam Analytics Inc. in Sydney. This air sampling unit is composed of an aluminum shelter, aluminum blower motor assembly, a mass flow controller and timer, a continuous flow/pressure recorder, a filter holder and a size selective inlet. The unit draws air through the quartz filter at a flow rate of approximately 40 ft3/min. Particles that are collected by the filter have an aerodynamic diameter measuring 10 microns or less. The mass of the collected particulate is the difference between the weight of the filter prior to sampling and the weight following sample collection. The concentration of PM10, expressed in µg/m3, is determined by dividing the mass of the collected particulate by the volume of air sampled.

Figure 3: Photograph of High Volume Mass Flow Controlled PM10 Unit


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Particulate Matter 10 The Tisch Model TE-6070V is a volumetric flow controlled sampler which is used to measure PM10 in air (Figure 4). The sample is collected on a 20.32 x 25.4 centimeter (cm) (8 x 10 inch) microquartz filter, which is prepared and analyzed by Maxxam Analytics Inc. in Sydney. This air sampling unit is composed of an aluminum shelter, aluminum blower motor assembly, a 30” water manometer, a volumetric flow controller and timer, a continuous flow/pressure recorder, a filter holder with stagnation pressure tap and a size selective inlet. The unit draws air through the quartz filter at a flow rate of approximately 40 ft3/min. Particles that are collected by the filter have an aerodynamic diameter measuring 10 microns or less. The mass of the collected particulate is the difference between the weight of the filter prior to sampling and the weight following sample collection. The concentration of PM10, expressed in µg/m3, is determined by dividing the mass of the collected particulate by the volume of air sampled.

Figure 4: Photograph of Volumetric Flow Controlled PM10 Unit


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1. The appropriate procedure is followed to calibrate each unit quarterly. 2. The quartz filter is prepared by Maxxam Analytics Inc., located in Sydney. 3. A sample number and label is given to the filter. 4. During sample setup, the filter is carefully centered, rougher side up, on the supporting

screen of the filter holder. The filter is properly aligned on the screen so that when the frame is in position, the gasket will form an airtight seal on the outer edges of the filter. The filter is secured in the filter holder frame with brass bolts and washers with sufficient pressure to avoid air leakage at the edges. Any dirt or debris accumulated around the filter holder is wiped away with a clean cloth. Great attention is given so that the filter is not damaged or contaminated, as it is very delicate. Disposable powder-free nitrile gloves are worn when handling the sample media filters.

5. The samplers are turned on manually at midnight (between 2330 hours and 0030 hours) using the breakers inside each station. The flow and filter integrity are checked within the first 30 minutes of the sampler`s operation.



8. The filter will be collected by ALL-TECH Environmental Services Cape Breton Ltd. the following morning.

9. A Chain of Custody form will be filled out and the filter delivered to Maxxam Analytics Inc., where it will be analyzed for PM10 content.



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Particulate Matter 2.5 The BGI Incorporated PQ 200 Reference Method Sampler for PM2.5 is a low volume sampler, which is used to measure PM2.5 in air (Figure 5). The sample is collected on a 47millimeter (mm) (1.85 inch) Polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) filter media 6, which is prepared and analyzed by CHESTER LabNet, in Tigard, Oregon, USA. This air sampling unit is composed of an air mover, a flow controller and timer, a filter holder and a size selective inlet. The unit draws air through the Teflon filter at a flow rate of approximately 16.7 L/min. Particles that are collected by the filter have an aerodynamic diameter measuring 2.5 microns or less. The mass of the collected particulate is the difference between the weight of the filter prior to sampling and the weight following sample collection. The concentration of PM2.5, expressed in µg/m3, is determined by dividing the mass of the collected particulate by the volume of air sampled.

Figure 5: Photograph of PM2.5 Unit

6 BGI Incorporated. 2005. PQ200 & PQ200A Air Sampler Instruction Manual. Version: 1.82. Waltham, Massachusetts, USA.


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1. The appropriate procedure is followed to calibrate each unit quarterly. 2. The Teflon filter is prepared by CHESTER LabNet. 3. A sample number and label is given to the filter. 4. The filters are placed in the filter cassette by ALL-TECH using only non-serrated forceps. 5. During sample setup, the filter is placed in the filter holder of the low volume sampler by

opening the cam and exposing the filter holder assembly. The cam is then carefully and tightly closed to ensure a proper seal. Great attention is given so that the filters are not damaged or contaminated, as they are very delicate. Disposable powder-free nitrile gloves are worn when handling the sample media filters.

6. The sampler`s timer is set to turn on at midnight on the day of sampling. The flow is checked within the first 30 minutes of the sampler`s operation.


8. The timer will ensure that the sampler automatically shuts off at the end of the 24 hour sampling period.

9. The filter will be collected by ALL-TECH Environmental Services Cape Breton Ltd. the following morning. The filters are removed from the filter cassettes using only non-serrated forceps, and are placed in the appropriate container provided by CHESTER LabNet.

10. A Chain of Custody form will be filled out and the filter sent to CHESTER LabNet, where it will be analyzed for PM2.5 content.



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Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons and Polychlorinated Biphenyls The Tisch Model TE-1000 is an ambient air monitor which is used to measure PAHs and PCBs (Figure 6). The PAHs and PCBs are collected on a filter in the PUF/XAD module, and the vapor phase of the PAHs and PCBs is collected in the PUF backup or XAD-2 media. The 10.16 cm (4 inch) round microquartz filter media, and particulate/vapour sampling canister module with PUF/XAD media are prepared and analyzed by Maxxam Analytics Inc. in Sydney. This air sampling unit is composed of an outdoor anodized aluminum PUF shelter, aluminum blower motor assembly, flow venturi calibration valve system, 0-100" magnehelic gage, motor voltage control/elapsed time indicator, and a module containing a filter holder and PUF/XAD backup media. The unit draws air over the PUF/XAD module at a flow rate of approximately10 ft3/min. The concentration of PAHs and/or PCBs, expressed in ng/m3, will be determined by Maxxam Analytics Inc.

Figure 6: Photograph of PUF Unit


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1. The appropriate procedure is followed to calibrate each unit quarterly. 2. The PUF module is prepared by Maxxam Analytics Inc., located in Sydney. 3. A sample number and label is given to the module. 4. During sample setup, the module is placed in the quick disconnect port and locked in

place by pushing the rings downward for a tight seal. The triangular top plate which covers the top of the 10.16 cm (4”) filter holder is then removed.

5. The samplers are turned on manually at midnight (between 2330 hours and 0030 hours) using the breakers inside each station. The flow is checked within the first 30 minutes of the sampler`s operation.



8. The module will be collected by ALL-TECH Environmental Services Cape Breton Ltd. the following morning.

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Volatile Organic Compounds The Summa Canister is a 6-liter stainless steel evacuated canister which is used to measure VOCs in air (Figure 7). The canister is prepared and analyzed by Environment Canada at the Environmental Science and Technology Centre in Ottawa, Ontario. This air sampling unit is composed of a calibrated flow controller attached to a 6 liter stainless steel canister. Air is drawn in through the vacuum created by the canister. The flow controller ensures that the canister will only be completely filled after 24 hours have elapsed. The concentration of VOCs, expressed in µg/m3, will be determined by Environment Canada.

Figure 7: Photograph of VOC Canister


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The Real-time sampling procedure is as follows:

1. The VOC canister is prepared by Environment Canada. 2. A sample number and label is given to the canister. 3. During sample setup, the flow controller is attached to the canister and a leak test is

performed. 4. The initial pressure of the canister is verified to ensure that the canister is fit for sampling

use. 5. The canister`s valve is manually opened at midnight (between 2330 hours and 0030

hours). 6. To ensure proper QA/QC, the canister is checked periodically during the 24 hour

sampling period. 7. The final pressure of the canister is verified to ensure that a complete sample has been

collected, and the canister`s valve will be manually closed to ensure preservation of the air sample.

11. The canister will be collected by ALL-TECH Environmental Services Cape Breton Ltd. the following morning.

8. A Chain of Custody form will be filled out and the canister sent to the Environmental Science and Technology Centre in Ottawa, Ontario, where it will be analyzed for VOC content.



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Real-time Sampling Equipment Dust as Particulate Matter 10 PM10 is measured outside the fenceline during Site activity using a TSI DustTrak equipped with the PM10 inlet nozzle (Figure 8). The DustTrak is a hand-held data logging airborne particulate monitor. Measurements are taken for a 15-minute period, at a minimum of two samples downwind and one sample upwind of site activities every hour.

Figure 8: Photograph of DustTrak with Environmental Enclosure


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Total Volatile Organic Compounds Real-time monitoring for TVOC is accomplished using the hand-held MiniRae 2000/3000 Photo-ionization Detector (PID) (Figure 9). Measurements are taken in concurrence with the PM10 samples, for a 15-minute period, at a minimum of two samples downwind every hour and one sample upwind every two hours along the perimeter fenceline during Site activities.

Figure 9: Photograph of a MiniRAE 3000 PID


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The Real-time sampling procedure is as follows: Real-time ambient air monitoring for PM10 is accomplished using a hand-held electronic TSI

DustTrak aerosol monitor. Real-time monitoring for TVOC is accomplished using the hand-held

MiniRae 2000/3000 Photo-ionization Detector (PID) along with olfactory senses as a trigger

mechanism. Measurements are taken in concurrence with the PM10 samples regardless of

whether or not odours are detected. In the event that an odour is detected by the on-Site

technologist, or any bystander or contractor, additional TVOC sampling is performed. These

direct-read instruments measure airborne concentrations of possible contaminants almost

instantaneously, providing current information to aid in on-Site decision making.

All Real-time measurements are performed at pre-determined sample locations on the Site

outside the perimeter fenceline. Exact measurement locations are selected based on the type

and location of construction activity (possible sources of air contaminants), as well as prevailing

wind direction and velocity relative to downwind receptors. The field technologist remains in the

same location for the duration of the sample, and changes locations as the wind direction

changes. Precise locations are identified with the aid of a hand-held Global Positioning System

(GPS); the Garmin eTrex Legend. At a minimum, measurements are collected downwind of

construction activities twice per hour, for 15-minute sample durations. In addition, one upwind

measurement is collected per hour for a 15-minute sample duration. Real-time air quality

measurements are datalogged into instrument memories for later download and archiving.

APPENDIX 4

QA/QC, Calibration Procedures and Maintenance Records

APPENDIX 4 QA/QC, CALIBRATION PROCEDURES AND MAINTENANCE RECORDS

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Laboratory Reference Methods/Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) Maxxam Analytics Inc.

Maxxam’s laboratory in Sydney, NS is contracted to provide PAH, PCB, TSP, PM10 and metals analyses

including preparation of sample media. Maxxam is accredited by the Canadian Association for

Environmental Analytical Laboratories (CAEAL). The following SOPs have been provided by Maxxam:

PAH/PCB SOP#: ATL SOP-00149 PAH and PCB in Air Samples by GCMS

MERCURY: SOP#: ATL SOP-00160 Mercury Analysis by CVAA (Filters)

METALS: SOP#: ATL SOP-00161 ICP/MS Metal Analysis Scan (Filters)

SOP#: ATL SOP-00162 Digestion of Solid Samples for Metals

Determination (Filters)

TSP/PM10: SOP#: ATL SOP-00172 Total Suspended Particulates (TSP)

CHESTER LabNet

CHESTER LabNet in Tigard, Oregon is contracted to carry out PM2.5 analysis. This laboratory is

accredited with the National Environmental Laboratory Accreditation Conference (NELAC). The following

SOPs have been provided by CHESTER LabNet:

PM2.5: SOP#: GR-010.04 Teflon and Quartz Fiber Filter

Preparation and Gravimetry

(25mm, 37mm and 47mm)

Environment Canada

Environment Canada`s Air Toxics Section in Ottawa, which is accredited by CAEAL, has been contracted

by STPA to provide sampling equipment and VOC analytical support. The following SOPs have been

provided by the Environmental Technology Centre in Ottawa:

VOCs: Method #: 1.2/2.1 M Determination of Volatile Organic

Compounds (VOCs) in Ambient Air by

Gas Chromatography/Mass Spectrometry

(GC/MS)

SOP#: 7.1/1.0/S Automated Cleaning of Sample Canisters

SOP#: 7.3/2.0/S Canister Sample Analysis Using the


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Entech Preconcentrator

Quality Assurance/ Quality Control (QA/QC) Definitions:

Quality Assurance: A system of activities involving planning, quality control, quality assessment,

reporting and quality improvement to ensure a product or service meets defined

standards of quality within a stated level of confidence.

Quality Control: Technical activities whose purpose is to measure and control the quality of a

product or service so that it meets the needs of the user. The aim is to provide

quality that is satisfactory, adequate, dependable and economical.

SOP: Standard Operating Procedure: A written document that details the procedures

of an operation; an analysis or action whose techniques and procedures are

thoroughly prescribed, and which are accepted as the procedure for performing

certain routine or repetitive tasks.

Field Blank: An analyte-free matrix carried to the sampling site, exposed to the sampling

conditions (e.g., bottle caps removed), returned to the laboratory, treated as a

sample, and carried through all steps of the analysis. The field blank is treated

just like the sample, evaluates possible effects attributable to shipping and field

handing procedures.

Laboratory Blank: An artificial sample, introduced to a chemical analyzer to observe the response of

the instrument to a sample that does not contain the material being measured.

The blank can also detect any contamination occurring during laboratory

processing of the sample.

Sample Duplicates: Two samples taken from and representative of the same population and carried

through all steps of the sampling and analytical procedures in an identical

manner. Duplicate samples are used to assess variance of the total method

including sampling and analysis.

Calibration: A set of operations, which establish under specified conditions, the relationship

between values indicated by a measuring instrument or system, or values

represented by a material measure, and the corresponding known values of a

standard.


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Traceability: The process of documenting the value of a reference material or standard as

related to NIST standards or equivalent through an unbroken chain of

comparisons with stated uncertainties.

Chain of Custody: A record of the persons who had possession or custody of the sample(s) for all

periods of time, as it moved from the point of collection to the final analytical

result.

Reference method: Method of sampling and analyzing the ambient air for an air pollutant that is

specified as a reference method in an appendix to this part.

Method Detection Limit: The minimum concentration of an analyte that, in a given matrix and with a

specific method, has a 99 percent probability of being identified, qualitatively or

quantitatively measured, and reported to be greater than zero.

Blank Spike: A laboratory control sample free of target analytes or interferences is fortified with

a known concentration of target analytes. The blank spike is processed through

the entire analytical method including any extraction, digestion or any other

preparation procedure. Results are expressed as percent recovery.

CAEAL: The Canadian Association for Environmental Analytical Laboratories is a non-

profit organization with the mission to help laboratories achieve and demonstrate

the highest levels of scientific and management excellence through the combined

principles of Competence, Consistency, Credibility and Communication. Member

laboratories voluntarily participate in rigorous programs of proficiency testing and

accreditation, demonstrating their commitment to generate high quality data.

NELAC: The National Environmental Laboratory Accreditation Conference is a non-profit

organization whose mission is to foster the generation of environmental data of

known and documented quality through an open, inclusive, and transparent

process that is responsive to the needs of the community.

NIST: The National Institute of Standards and Technology is a federal technology

agency that develops and promotes measurement, standards, and technology.

Calibrating Air Sampling Equipment

The accuracy and precision of any air sampling procedure is only as good as the sampling and analytical

error that is associated with the method. In air sampling, the largest portion of the sampling error is

frequently due to the flow rate of air and ultimately, the underestimation or overestimation of the total


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volume of air that has passed through the sampling device. To define a concentration, the quantity of the

contaminant of interest per unit volume of air must be accurately measured. Therefore, to obtain the best

estimate of the true ambient air concentration, one must have a thorough understanding of both the

setting and maintaining of calibrated flow rates.

The Calibration Process

Before any air sampling device can be relied on as accurate, it must be calibrated. The American

National Standard Institute defines calibration as “the set of operations which established, under specified

conditions, the relationship between values indicated by a measuring instrument or measuring system,

and the corresponding, standard or known value derived from the standard.” Hence, the overall quality of

the calibration process can be no better than the quality of the quality of the calibrator used or

reference.(Page 155, AIHA, The Occupational Environment - Its Evaluation


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EQUIPMENT MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE Fixed Station Monitoring

Equipment

ID No.

Date Last Calibrated

Next Scheduled Maintenance

TE-1000 PUF/XAD Air

Monitor (Tisch

Environmental)

STPA-

001 September 12, 2009

December 2009

TE-1000

PUF/XAD Air Monitor (Tisch

Environmental)

STPA-

002 September 12, 2009

December 2009

TE-1000


Environmental)

STPA-

003 September 13, 2009 December 2009

TE-1000


Environmental)

STPA-


TE-1000


Environmental)

STPA-


TE-1000


Environmental)

STPA-


TE-1000


Environmental)

STPA-007

September 13, 2009 December 2009

TE-1000


Environmental)

STPA-


TE-1000


Environmental)

STPA-

009



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Equipment

ID No.



TE-1000


Environmental)

STPA-


TE-1000


Environmental)

STPA -011


TE-5000

TSP Air Monitor (Tisch

Environmental)

STPA-


TE-5000


Environmental)

STPA-


TE-5000


Environmental)

STPA-014


TE-5000


Environmental)

STPA-


TE-6070

PM10 Air Monitor (Tisch

Environmental)

STPA-016


TE-6070


Environmental)

STPA-


TE-6070


Environmental)

STPA-


Mod. PQ 200

(S/N 0323, Version 3.92)

PM2.5 Air Monitor (B.G.I. Inc.)

STPA-



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Equipment

ID No.



Mod. PQ 200

(S/N 0323, Version 3.92)


STPA-


Mod. PQ 200

(S/N 0323, Version 3.92)


STPA-


Mod. PQ 200

(S/N 0323, Version 3.92)


STPA-


TE-1000


Environmental)

STPA-


TE-5170


Environmental)

STPA-


TE-6070V


Environmental)

STPA-

025 September 24 2009 December 2009

TE-6070V


Environmental)

STPA-

026 September 24 2009 December 2009


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EQUIPMENT MAINTENANCE REPORT Fixed Station Monitoring

October 2009

Equipment

ID No.

Date

Maintenance Performed

Personnel

Comments

Mod. PQ 200 (S/N 0323, Version

3.92) PM2.5 Air Monitor

(B.G.I. Inc.)

STPA-

019

October 21, 2009

Sent main board to BGI to replace BP sensor.

D.T. Additional Maintenance and Calibration



(B.G.I. Inc.)

STPA-

020

October 6/21, 2009

Replaced glass-fibre filter. Cleaned WINS Impactor.

K.M. Additional Maintenance and Calibration



(B.G.I. Inc.)

STPA-

021

October 6/21, 2009

Replaced glass-fibre filter. Cleaned WINS Impactor.




(B.G.I. Inc.)

STPA-

022

October 6/21, 2009

Replaced glass-fibre filter. Cleaned WINS Impactor


APPENDIX 5

Description of Fixed Station Monitoring Locations

APPENDIX 5 DESCRIPTION OF FIXED STATION MONITORING LOCATIONS

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Location 1: Victoria Road

The sampling station is located behind the Salvation Army`s facility at the following coordinates:

N 46o08’43.28”, W 60o10’31.85”, and at an elevation of 20m above sea level. The sampling station borders

the Southwest corner of the Coke Ovens Site. The surrounding area has a combination of commercial and

residential properties. The station is predominantly downwind from the Coke Ovens and Tar Ponds Site.

Figure 1: Victoria Road Fixed Sampling Station


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Location 2: Currys Lane

The sampling station borders the Northwest corner of the Coke Ovens Site and is located at the following

coordinates: N 46o09’05.28”, W 60o10’46.62”, and at an elevation of 15m above sea level. The surrounding

area is mainly residential and there is frequent ATV traffic in the vicinity of the station. It is located next to

railway tracks, as well as Spar Rd., which is a high traffic road. The station is predominantly downwind from

the Coke Ovens and Tar Ponds Site.

Figure 2: Currys Lane Fixed Sampling Station


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Location 3: Henry Street

The sampling station is located next to a daycare facility in Whitney Pier at the following coordinates:

N 46o09’22.50”, W 60o10’44.27”, and at an elevation of 26m above sea level. The surrounding area is mainly

residential. The station is predominantly downwind from the Coke Ovens and Tar Ponds Site.

Figure 3: Henry Street Fixed Sampling Station


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Location 4: Alexandra Street

The sampling station is located next to the St. Anthony Daniels church at the following coordinates:

N 46o07’30.72”, W 60o11’36.91”, and at an elevation of 28m above sea level. The surrounding area has

combination of commercial and residential properties. Data collected at this station is used as background

values, due to its relative upwind position.

Figure 4: Alexandra Street Fixed Sampling Station


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Location 5: Intercolonial Street

The sampling station is located in the North end of Sydney at the following coordinates:

N 46o08’34.00”,W 60o11’23.94”, and at an elevation of 3m above sea level. The sampling station borders the

Northwest corner of South Tar Pond. The surrounding area has a combination of commercial and residential

properties. The station is predominantly upwind from the Coke Ovens and Tar Ponds Site.

Figure 5: Intercolonial Street Fixed Sampling Station


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Location 6: DesBarres Street

The sampling station is located in the North end of Sydney at the following coordinates:

N 46o08’49.97”, W 60o11’49.59”, and at an elevation of 1m above sea level. The sampling station borders the

Northwest side of the North Tar Pond. The surrounding area has a combination of commercial, residential and

industrial (petroleum storage tanks/sewage treatment plant) properties. The station is predominantly upwind

from the Coke Ovens and Tar Ponds Site.

Figure 6: DesBarres Street Fixed Sampling Station


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APPENDIX 6

Summary of Monthly Meteorological Data

APPENDIX 6 SUMMARY OF MONTHLY METEOROLOGICAL DATA

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Ambient Air Monitoring Program Meteorological Conditions(1)(2) on the Day of Sampling

October 4th, 2009, Event 145

Weather

Conditions

Mean

Temperature (oC)

Prevailing

Wind Direction

Maximum

Gust Speed (km/h)

Total

Precipitation (mm)

Average Relative

Humidity(%)

Average

Atmospheric Pressure

(kPa)

Cloudy throughout the day with rain

showers in the evening.

10.8 South East 32 8.8 89 101.32

Notes: (1) Environment Canada. 2009. Sydney A Nova Scotia. Daily Data Report for October 2009. Retrieved on October 16th, 2009. URL: http://www.climate.weatheroffice.ec.gc.ca/climateData/dailydata_e.html

(2) Environment Canada. 2009. Sydney A Nova Scotia. Hourly Data Report for October 4th, 2009. Retrieved on October 16th, 2009. URL: http://www.climate.weatheroffice.ec.gc.ca/climateData/hourlydata_e.html


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October 10th, 2009, Event 146

Weather

Conditions

Mean

Temperature (oC)

Prevailing

Wind Direction

Maximum

Gust Speed (km/h)

Total

Precipitation (mm)

Average Relative

Humidity(%)

Average


(kPa)

Rain showers throughout the day and fog in the evening.

7.5 South East

56 8.6 98 99.71

Notes: (1) Environment Canada. 2009. Sydney A Nova Scotia. Daily Data Report for October 2009. Retrieved on October 22nd, 2009. URL: http://www.climate.weatheroffice.ec.gc.ca/climateData/dailydata_e.html

(2) Environment Canada. 2009. Sydney A Nova Scotia. Hourly Data Report for October 10th, 2009. Retrieved on October 22nd, 2009. URL: http://www.climate.weatheroffice.ec.gc.ca/climateData/hourlydata_e.html


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16th October, 2009, Event 147

Weather

Conditions

Mean

Temperature (oC)

Prevailing

Wind Direction

Maximum

Gust Speed (km/h)

Total

Precipitation (mm)

Average Relative Humidity

(%)

Average


(kPa)

Cloudy in the morning, rain

beginning in the afternoon and continuing into the evening.

2.2 East 67 21.2 91 101.07

Notes: (1) Environment Canada. 2009. Sydney A Nova Scotia. Daily Data Report for October 2009. Retrieved on October 28th, 2009. URL: http://www.climate.weatheroffice.ec.gc.ca/climateData/dailydata_e.html

(2) Environment Canada. 2009. Sydney A Nova Scotia. Hourly Data Report for October 16th, 2009. Retrieved on October 28th, 2009. URL: http://www.climate.weatheroffice.ec.gc.ca/climateData/hourlydata_e.html


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22nd October, 2009, Event 148

Weather

Conditions

Mean

Temperature (oC)

Prevailing

Wind Direction

Maximum

Gust Speed (km/h)

Total

Precipitation (mm)


(%)

Average


(kPa)

Clear with

increasingly cloudy periods

into the morning and afternoon,

rain in the evening.

5.5 North West

<31 11 80 100.72

Notes: (1) Environment Canada. 2009. Sydney A Nova Scotia. Daily Data Report for October 2009. Retrieved on November 5th, 2009. URL: http://www.climate.weatheroffice.ec.gc.ca/climateData/dailydata_e.html

(2) Environment Canada. 2009. Sydney A Nova Scotia. Hourly Data Report for October 22nd, 2009. Retrieved on November 5th, 2009. URL: http://www.climate.weatheroffice.ec.gc.ca/climateData/hourlydata_e.html


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28th October, 2009, Event 149

Weather

Conditions

Mean

Temperature (oC)

Prevailing

Wind Direction

Maximum

Gust Speed (km/h)

Total

Precipitation (mm)


(%)

Average


(kPa)

Mostly clear throughout the day, cloudy in the afternoon and evening.

3.3 North West 52 Ø 68 101.32

Notes: (1) Environment Canada. 2009. Sydney A Nova Scotia. Daily Data Report for October 2009. Retrieved on November 11th, 2009. URL: http://www.climate.weatheroffice.ec.gc.ca/climateData/dailydata_e.html

(2) Environment Canada. 2009. Sydney A Nova Scotia. Hourly Data Report for October 28th, 2009. Retrieved on November 11th, 2009. URL: http://www.climate.weatheroffice.ec.gc.ca/climateData/hourlydata_e.html


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APPENDIX 7

Summary of Monthly Activities and Observations on the Site

APPENDIX 7 SUMMARY OF MONTHLY ACTIVITIES AND OBSERVATIONS ON THE SITE

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MONTHLY SUMMARY OF ACTIVITIES AND OBSERVATIONS ON STPA SITES AND IN SURROUNDING AREAS

Fixed Station and Real-time Air Monitoring October 2009

Date Location Activities/Observations

October 1st, 2009 Material Processing Facility Worker activity

October 1st, 2009 Tar Cell, Pug Mill Activity not visible from sampling location

October 1st, 2009 Flow Diversion, South Pond Excavator and crane in operation

October 1st, 2009 Flow Diversion, Cooling Pond Excavator and crane in operation

October 1st, 2009 Collection System, Water Treatment Activity not visible from site

October 2nd, 2009 Material Processing Facility Man lift and scissor lift in operation

October 2nd, 2009 Tar Cell, Pug Mill Excavator and dump trucks in operation

October 2nd, 2009 Flow Diversion, South Pond Crane in operation

October 2nd, 2009 Flow Diversion, Cooling Pond Excavator and crane in operation

October 2nd, 2009 Collection System, Water Treatment Excavator, trucks and wood chipper in operation

October 3rd, 2009 Flow Diversion, South Pond Excavators, dump truck and crane in operation

October 4th, 2009 Event 145

All Fixed Stations Nothing observed to affect sampling


Flow Diversion, South Pond Excavator and crane operating

October 6th, 2009 Flow Diversion, South Pond Excavator in operation

October 6th, 2009 Flow Diversion, Cooling Pond Excavator and crane in operation

October 6th, 2009 Material Processing Facility Excavator moving material

October 6th, 2009 Collection System, Water Treatment Trucks and wood chipper in operation

October 7th, 2009 Flow Diversion, South Pond Excavator and crane in operation

October 7th, 2009 Flow Diversion, Cooling Pond Excavator and crane operating


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October 7th, 2009 Material Processing Facility Man-lift operating, excavator moving material

October 7th, 2009 Collection System, Water Treatment Trucks, Dozer and wood chipper in operation


October 9th, 2009 Flow Diversion, Cooling Pond Excavator and crane operating

October 9th, 2009 Material Processing Facility Excavator moving material and worker activity

October 9th, 2009 Collection System, Water Treatment Dozer and dump trucks in operation




Flow Diversion, South Pond Excavators and crane in operation


Flow Diversion, Cooling Pond Crane operating

October 11th, 2009 Flow Diversion, South Pond Crane operating

October 13th, 2009 Material Processing Facility Excavators and trucks moving material

October 13th, 2009 Collection System, Water Treatment Trucks, dozer and roller in operation

October 13th, 2009 Flow Diversion, South Pond Crane in operation

October 13th, 2009 Flow Diversion, Cooling Pond Crane and dozer operating


October 14th, 2009 Collection System, Water Treatment Trucks, dozer and excavator operating

October 14th, 2009 Tar Cell, Sysco Site Excavators and dump trucks in operation


October 14th, 2009 Flow Diversion, Cooling Pond Crane and excavator in operation

October 14th, 2009 Flow Diversion, Coke Ovens Brook Excavators in operation

October 15th, 2009 Material Processing Facility Excavator and trucks moving material


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October 15th, 2009 Collection System, Water Treatment Trucks, excavator and dozer operating

October 15th, 2009 Tar Cell, Pug Mill Excavator and roller in operation



October 15th, 2009 Flow Diversion, Coke Ovens Brook Excavators in operation




Material Processing Facility Excavator moving material


Collection System, Water Treatment Trucks, dozer and concrete pumper operating


Tar Cell, Pug Mill Excavator and dump trucks in operation


Flow Diversion, South Pond Crane operating


Flow Diversion, Cooling Pond Excavator and crane in operation


Flow Diversion, Coke Ovens Brook Excavator and compactor in operation

October 17th, 2009 Flow Diversion, South Pond Worker activity and trucks in operation


October 17th, 2009 Flow Diversion, Coke Ovens Brook Activity not visible from sample location

October 20th, 2009 Tar Cell, Pug Mill Excavator and dump truck in operation




October 20th, 2009 Flow Diversion, Coke Ovens Brook Excavator in operation


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October 20th, 2009 Collection System, Water Treatment Trucks in operation

October 21st, 2009 Tar Cell, Pug Mill Activity not visible from sample location

October 21st, 2009 Material Processing Facility Excavator moving material

October 21st, 2009 Collection System, Water Treatment Trucks, dozer and excavator in operation

October 21st, 2009 Flow Diversion, South Pond Crane in operation

October 21st, 2009 Flow Diversion, Cooling Pond Crane in operation

October 21st, 2009 Flow Diversion, Coke Ovens Brook Trucks in operation

October 22nd, 2009 Event 148



Tar Cell, Pug Mill Excavator and dump truck in operation


Collection System, Water Treatment Trucks, dozer and excavators in operation


Flow Diversion, South Pond Crane in operation and workers fixing crane


Flow Diversion, Cooling Pond Crane and trucks in operation


Flow Diversion, Coke Ovens Brook Excavator in operation

October 23rd, 2009 Tar Cell, Pug Mill Dump trucks in operation

October 23rd, 2009 Material Processing Facility Excavator in operation

October 23rd, 2009 Collection System, Water Treatment Trucks operating

October 23rd, 2009 Flow Diversion, South Pond No activity observed on site

October 23rd, 2009 Flow Diversion, Cooling Pond No activity observed on site

October 23rd, 2009 Flow Diversion, Coke Ovens Brook Activity not visible from sampling location

October 24th, 2009 Flow Diversion, Cooling Pond Excavator, loader and cranes in operation


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October 26th, 2009 Tar Cell, Pug Mill Machinery in operation

October 26th, 2009 Material Processing Facility Dozer moving material

October 26th, 2009 Collection System, Water Treatment Trucks and excavators in operation


October 26th, 2009 Flow Diversion, Cooling Pond Crane and dump trucks in operation

October 26th, 2009 Flow Diversion, Coke Ovens Brook Excavator loader and dump trucks in operation

October 27th, 2009 Collection System, Water Treatment Trucks and excavators in operation

October 27th, 2009 Material Processing Facility Dozer moving material

October 27th, 2009 Tar Cell, Pug Mill Excavator, roller and dump truck in operation

October 27th, 2009 Flow Diversion, South Pond Crane and excavator in operation

October 27th, 2009 Flow Diversion, Cooling Pond Crane in operation





Material Processing Facility Dump truck and dozer moving in operation


Collection System, Water Treatment Trucks and excavators operating


Flow Diversion, South Pond Excavator and crane in operation


Flow Diversion, Cooling Pond Crane operating


Flow Diversion, Coke Ovens Brook Excavator in operation

October 29th, 2009 Material Processing Facility Roller operating, dozer moving material

October 29th, 2009 Collection System, Water Treatment Excavator, dozer and trucks in operation


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October 30th, 2009 Material Processing Facility Man lift, dozer in operation

October 30th, 2009 Collection System, Water Treatment Excavator, trucks and dozer in operation

October 30th, 2009 Flow Diversion, South Pond Crane and excavator in operation

October 30th, 2009 Flow Diversion, Cooling Pond Crane, backhoe, and excavator in operation

October 30th, 2009 Flow Diversion, Coke Ovens Brook Excavator and loader in operation

October 31st, 2009 Flow Diversion, South Pond Crane and excavator in operation

October 31st, 2009 Flow Diversion, Cooling Pond Crane, loader, and excavator in operation

APPENDIX 8

Year to Date Averages

APPENDIX 8 YEAR TO DATE AVERAGES

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Tables 1 to 5 summarize the year to date averages, minimums and maximums for the STPA`s AAMP over 50

events between January and October of 2009, which includes data for TSP, PM10, PM2.5, Metals in TSP,

PAHs and VOCs. It should be noted that PCBs were not included as they were consistently non-detect for all

sampling events between January and October of 2009.

A VOC sample was added to the Intercolonial Street fixed station on August 29th, and so was only measured

at this location over 11 Events between January and October of 2009.


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Table 1: Summary of Year to Date Averages for TSP

January 2009 to October 2009

Parameter




24 Hour

Criteria(1)

(µg/m3)

Average (µg/m3)

Minimum

Value (µg/m3)

Maximum

Value (µg/m3)

Number

of Samples

Average (µg/m3)

Minimum

Value (µg/m3)

Maximum

Value (µg/m3)

Number

of Samples

Average (µg/m3)

Minimum

Value (µg/m3)

Maximum

Value (µg/m3)

Number

of Samples

TSP

19 4 82 50 14 3 42 50 21 4 86 48

120

Notes: (1) Nova Scotia Ambient Air Quality Objective for a 24-hour averaging period (1995).


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Table 2a: Summary of Year to Date Averages for PM10


Parameter




24 Hour Criteria

(1)

(µg/m3)

Average (µg/m3)

Minimum

Value (µg/m3)

Maximum

Value (µg/m3)

Number

of Samples

Average (µg/m3)

Minimum

Value (µg/m3)

Maximum

Value (µg/m3)

Number

of Samples

Average (µg/m3)

Minimum

Value (µg/m3)

Maximum

Value (µg/m3)

Number

of Samples

PM10

9 2 24 49 10 1 31 49 8 2 17 49

50

Notes: (1) Adopted from interim AAQC of Ontario MOE 24-hour Ambient Air Quality Criteria (2005). Table 2b: Summary of Year to Date Averages for PM10 (continued) January 2009 to October 2009

Parameter


24 Hour

Criteria(1)

(µg/m3)

Average (µg/m3)

Minimum

Value (µg/m3)

Maximum

Value (µg/m3)

Number

of Samples

PM10

8 2 19 49

50

Notes: (1) Adopted from interim AAQC of Ontario MOE 24-hour Ambient Air Quality Criteria (2005).


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Table 3a: Summary of Year to Date Averages for PM2.5


Parameter



24 Hour Criteria

(1)

(µg/m3)

Average (µg/m3)

Minimum

Value (µg/m3)

Maximum

Value (µg/m3)

Number

of Samples

Average (µg/m3)

Minimum

Value (µg/m3)

Maximum

Value (µg/m3)

Number

of Samples

PM2.5

4.20 0.37 12.31 49 4.43 1.50 15.38 49

30

Notes: (1) Criteria adopted by MOE from the CCME 24-hour Canada Wide (numeric metric) Standard (2000). Table 3b: Summary of Year to Date Averages for PM2.5 (continued) January 2009 to October 2009

Parameter


24 Hour

Criteria(1)

(µg/m3)

Average (µg/m3)

Minimum

Value (µg/m3)

Maximum

Value (µg/m3)

Number

of Samples

PM2.5

3.82 0.21 9.81 49

30

Notes: (1) Criteria adopted by MOE from the CCME 24-hour Canada Wide (numeric metric) Standard (2000).


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Table 4a: Summary of Year to Date Averages for Analysis of the TSP filters for Metals January 2009 to October 2009

Parameter



24 Hour Criteria

(1)

(µg/m3)

Average (µg/m3)

Minimum

Value (µg/m3)

Maximum

Value (µg/m3)

Number

of Samples

Average (µg/m3)

Minimum

Value (µg/m3)

Maximum

Value (µg/m3)

Number

of Samples

Aluminum 0.162 0.041 1.500 50 0.099 0.041 0.350 50 NA(2)

Antimony 0.001 0.000 0.001 50 0.001 0.000 0.001 50 25

Barium 0.016 0.004 0.088 50 0.014 0.004 0.048 50 10

Beryllium 0.001 0.001 0.001 50 0.001 0.001 0.001 50 0.01

Boron 0.026 0.020 0.044 50 0.027 0.019 0.046 50 120

Cadmium 0.001 0.000 0.001 50 0.001 0.000 0.001 50 2

Chromium 0.008 0.000 0.045 50 0.007 0.000 0.055 50 1.5

Cobalt 0.001 0.000 0.001 50 0.001 0.000 0.001 50 0.1

Calcium 0.656 0.142 5.000 50 0.298 0.136 1.100 50 NA

Copper 0.118 0.023 0.419 50 0.072 0.005 0.205 50 50

Iron 0.247 0.022 2.040 50 0.143 0.020 0.530 50 4

Lead 0.003 0.000 0.024 50 0.001 0.000 0.006 50 2

Lithium 0.001 0.001 0.004 50 0.001 0.001 0.005 50 20

Manganese 0.010 0.004 0.091 50 0.007 0.004 0.026 50 2.5

Molybdenum 0.005 0.004 0.009 50 0.005 0.004 0.009 50 120

Nickel 0.002 0.001 0.011 50 0.001 0.001 0.005 50 2

Silver 0.001 0.001 0.001 50 0.001 0.001 0.001 50 1

Sodium 1.774 0.300 9.400 50 1.702 0.400 4.800 50 NA

Thallium 0.001 0.000 0.001 50 0.001 0.000 0.001 50 NA

Tin 0.005 0.004 0.009 50 0.005 0.004 0.009 50 10

Uranium 0.001 0.001 0.002 50 0.001 0.001 0.002 50 NA

Vanadium 0.001 0.000 0.006 50 0.001 0.000 0.014 50 2

Zinc 0.030 0.020 0.270 50 0.031 0.019 0.240 50 120

Strontium 0.002 0.001 0.016 50 0.001 0.001 0.002 50 120

Magnesium 0.165 0.010 0.730 50 0.133 0.041 0.420 50 NA

Potassium 0.155 0.122 0.264 50 0.163 0.117 0.275 50 NA

Arsenic 0.001 0.000 0.005 50 0.001 0.000 0.003 50 0.3

Selenium 0.001 0.000 0.001 50 0.001 0.000 0.001 50 10

Mercury 6.946-6

2.0313-6

0.00022 50 2.725-6

1.9499-6

4.5765-6

50 2

Notes: (1) Adopted from interim AAQC of Ontario MOE 24-hour Ambient Air Quality Criteria (2005). (2) NA denotes not available.


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Table 4b: Summary of Year to Date Averages for Analysis of the TSP filters for Metals (continued)


Parameter


24 Hour

Criteria(1)

(µg/m3)

Average (µg/m3)

Minimum

Value (µg/m3)

Maximum

Value (µg/m3)

Number

of Samples

Aluminum 0.164 0.039 0.820 48 NA(2)

Antimony 0.000 0.000 0.001 48 25

Barium 0.014 0.004 0.051 48 10

Beryllium 0.001 0.001 0.001 48 0.01

Boron 0.023 0.019 0.039 48 120

Cadmium 0.000 0.000 0.001 48 2

Chromium 0.007 0.000 0.053 48 1.5

Cobalt 0.000 0.000 0.001 48 0.1

Calcium 0.596 0.136 2.800 48 NA

Copper 0.053 0.006 0.186 48 50

Iron 0.294 0.021 1.210 48 4

Lead 0.003 0.000 0.010 48 2

Lithium 0.001 0.001 0.005 48 20

Manganese 0.011 0.004 0.043 48 2.5

Molybdenum 0.005 0.004 0.008 48 120

Nickel 0.001 0.001 0.003 48 2

Silver 0.001 0.001 0.001 48 1

Sodium 1.606 0.400 8.400 48 NA

Thallium 0.000 0.000 0.001 48 NA

Tin 0.005 0.004 0.008 48 10

Uranium 0.001 0.001 0.002 48 NA

Vanadium 0.001 0.000 0.010 48 2

Zinc 0.023 0.019 0.039 48 120

Strontium 0.002 0.001 0.005 48 120

Magnesium 0.189 0.040 0.600 48 NA

Potassium 0.138 0.115 0.236 48 NA

Arsenic 0.001 0.000 0.005 48 0.3

Selenium 0.000 0.000 0.001 48 10

Mercury 2.295-6

1.924-6

3.9384-6

48 2



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Table 5a: Summary of Year to Date Averages for PAHs


Parameter



24 Hour Criteria

(1)

(ng/m3)

Average (ng/m3)

Minimum

Value (ng/m3)

Maximum

Value (ng/m3)

Number

of Samples

Average (ng/m3)

Minimum

Value (ng/m3)

Maximum

Value (ng/m3)

Number

of Samples

Naphthalene 34.82 4.70 145.70 49 95.16 4.40 453.40 49 22 500

Acenaphthylene 0.65 0.11 2.84 49 0.80 0.09 3.77 49 NA(2)

Acenaphthene 1.50 0.34 7.20 49 9.67 0.19 47.05 49 NA

Fluorene 1.77 0.50 7.20 49 7.81 0.64 36.13 49 NA

Phenanthrene 3.46 0.69 10.08 49 13.34 1.18 61.94 49 NA

Anthracene 0.29 0.07 0.99 49 1.24 0.05 6.97 49 NA

Fluoranthene 0.71 0.17 2.33 49 2.75 0.27 25.81 49 NA

Pyrene 0.51 0.07 1.11 49 1.48 0.20 14.19 49 NA

Benzo(a)anthracene 0.12 0.06 0.47 49 0.40 0.06 8.26 49 NA

Chrysene 0.14 0.06 0.62 49 0.44 0.06 7.74 49 NA

Benzo(b)fluoranthene 0.16 0.06 0.45 49 0.45 0.06 9.55 49 NA

Benzo(a)pyrene 0.12 0.06 0.38 49 0.36 0.06 6.97 49 1.1

Indeno(1,2,3-cd)pyrene 0.15 0.06 0.42 49 0.29 0.06 4.13 49 NA

Dibenz(a,h)anthracene 0.10 0.06 0.35 49 0.14 0.06 1.19 49 NA

Benzo(g,h,i)perylene 0.15 0.06 0.45 49 0.28 0.06 3.61 49 NA

Benzo(k)fluoranthene 0.14 0.06 0.48 49 0.31 0.06 3.87 49 NA



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Table 5b: Summary of Year to Date Averages for PAHs (continued)


Parameter



24 Hour Criteria

(1)

(ng/m3)

Average (ng/m3)

Minimum

Value (ng/m3)

Maximum

Value (ng/m3)

Number

of Samples

Average (ng/m3)

Minimum

Value (ng/m3)

Maximum

Value (ng/m3)

Number

of Samples

Naphthalene 57.81 0.90 385.70 49 17.49 2.70 57.60 46 22 500


Acenaphthene 2.14 0.26 7.87 49 0.64 0.10 2.32 46 NA

Fluorene 2.54 0.43 8.45 49 0.97 0.23 2.95 46 NA

Phenanthrene 5.02 0.77 20.12 49 2.45 0.76 5.30 46 NA

Anthracene 0.53 0.06 1.72 49 0.23 0.07 0.82 46 NA

Fluoranthene 1.22 0.19 3.97 49 0.56 0.22 1.31 46 NA

Pyrene 0.82 0.14 2.64 49 0.45 0.10 0.97 46 NA


Chrysene 0.24 0.06 1.02 49 0.13 0.07 0.55 46 NA


Benzo(a)pyrene 0.17 0.06 0.67 49 0.10 0.06 0.40 46 1.1







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Table 5c: Summary of Year to Date Averages for PAHs (continued)


Parameter



24 Hour Criteria

(1)

(ng/m3)

Average (ng/m3)

Minimum

Value (ng/m3)

Maximum

Value (ng/m3)

Number

of Samples

Average (ng/m3)

Minimum

Value (ng/m3)

Maximum

Value (ng/m3)

Number

of Samples

Naphthalene 53.66 3.60 233.40 50 52.65 6.00 389.50 48 22 500


Acenaphthene 5.92 0.33 31.38 50 3.25 0.28 13.66 48 NA

Fluorene 4.66 0.44 25.50 50 2.94 0.52 10.69 48 NA

Phenanthrene 7.88 0.96 51.00 50 4.82 1.02 20.09 48 NA

Anthracene 0.83 0.06 4.84 50 0.48 0.06 2.36 48 NA

Fluoranthene 2.05 0.27 12.75 50 0.97 0.13 4.52 48 NA

Pyrene 1.00 0.16 8.16 50 0.61 0.13 2.82 48 NA


Chrysene 0.19 0.06 3.06 50 0.15 0.06 0.56 48 NA


Benzo(a)pyrene 0.15 0.06 2.42 50 0.10 0.06 0.46 48 1.1







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Table 6a: Summary of Year to Date Averages for VOCs January 2009 to October 2009

Parameter



24 Hour Criteria

(1)

(µg/m3)

Average (µg/m3)

Minimum

Value (µg/m3)

Maximum

Value (µg/m3)

Number

of Samples

Average (µg/m3)

Minimum

Value (µg/m3)

Maximum

Value (µg/m3)

Number

of Samples


2.403 1.944 3.178 50 2.410 1.858 2.966 50 500 000


0.110 0.090 0.152 50 0.107 0.084 0.130 50 700 000


1.471 1.224 1.810 50 1.480 1.158 1.936 50 6 000

Dichloromethane 2.252 0.196 26.364 50 0.577 0.190 4.784 50 220


0.555 0.468 0.650 50 0.558 0.430 0.656 50 800 000

1,1,1-Trichloroethane 0.056 0.048 0.072 50 0.055 0.042 0.068 50 115 000

Benzene 0.413 0.149 1.112 50 0.375 0.118 0.964 50 NA(2)

Carbon Tetrachloride 0.514 0.426 0.684 50 0.511 0.322 0.682 50 2.4

Toluene 0.911 0.136 2.144 50 1.878 0.194 53.772 50 2 000

Tetrachloroethene 0.114 0.017 0.624 50 0.069 0.017 0.208 50 NA(3)

Ethylbenzene 0.126 0.018 0.404 50 0.110 0.032 0.304 50 1 000

m-, p-Xylene 0.388 0.042 1.254 50 0.336 0.084 1.002 50 2 300(4)

o-Xylene 0.134 0.012 0.406 50 0.115 0.034 0.328 50 2 300(4)

1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene 0.116 0.021 0.316 50 0.100 0.008 0.314 50 1 000

1,2,4-Trichlorobenzene 0.057 0.024 0.110 50 0.096 0.024 0.110 50 400

Notes: (1) Adopted from interim AAQC of Ontario MOE 24-hour Ambient Air Quality Criteria (2005). (2) While there are no numerical criteria for Benzene, Ontario MOE`s Point of Impingement criteria designates it as a carcinogen, stating that emissions are to be limited to the greatest extent possible. (3) NA denotes not available. (4) Value represents o-, m-, p-xylenes.


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Table 6b: Summary of Year to Date Averages for VOCs (continued) January 2009 to October 2009

Parameter



24 Hour Criteria

(1)

(µg/m3)

Average (µg/m3)

Minimum

Value (µg/m3)

Maximum

Value (µg/m3)

Number

of Samples

Average (µg/m3)

Minimum

Value (µg/m3)

Maximum

Value (µg/m3)

Number

of Samples


2.390 2.008 2.900 49 2.399 1.928 2.730 11 500 000


0.105 0.088 0.126 49 0.103 0.082 0.116 11 700 000


1.461 1.190 1.832 49 1.459 1.210 1.634 11 6 000

Dichloromethane 0.628 0.192 2.732 49 0.806 0.160 3.374 11 220


0.552 0.452 0.680 49 0.568 0.452 0.646 11 800 000

1,1,1-Trichloroethane 0.056 0.044 0.090 49 0.056 0.044 0.100 11 115 000

Benzene 0.334 0.092 0.972 49 0.355 0.132 0.916 11 NA(2)

Carbon Tetrachloride 0.512 0.410 0.714 49 0.509 0.418 0.568 11 2.4

Toluene 0.761 0.170 2.622 49 1.123 0.212 2.784 11 2 000

Tetrachloroethene 0.042 0.016 0.126 49 0.130 0.017 0.408 11 NA(3)

Ethylbenzene 0.103 0.022 0.354 49 0.191 0.030 0.488 11 1 000

m-, p-Xylene 0.318 0.032 1.258 49 0.631 0.098 1.712 11 2 300(4)

o-Xylene 0.104 0.018 0.426 49 0.208 0.032 0.582 11 2 300(4)

1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene 0.086 0.020 0.388 49 0.168 0.018 0.604 11 1 000

1,2,4-Trichlorobenzene 0.102 0.024 0.110 49 0.100 0.056 0.110 11 400



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Table 6c: Summary of Year to Date Averages for VOCs (continued) January 2009 to October 2009

Parameter


24 Hour Criteria

(1)

(µg/m3)

Average (µg/m3)

Minimum

Value (µg/m3)

Maximum

Value (µg/m3)

Number

of Samples


2.432 1.876 4.680 49 500 000


0.105 0.084 0.130 49 700 000


1.478 1.182 1.860 49 6 000

Dichloromethane 2.681 0.170 29.466 49 220


0.557 0.432 0.674 49 800 000

1,1,1-Trichloroethane 0.057 0.042 0.164 49 115 000

Benzene 0.375 0.120 1.060 49 NA(2)

Carbon Tetrachloride 0.512 0.356 0.698 49 2.4

Toluene 0.879 0.174 3.770 49 2 000

Tetrachloroethene 0.058 0.017 0.340 49 NA(3)

Ethylbenzene 0.109 0.022 0.376 49 1 000

m-, p-Xylene 0.327 0.052 1.332 49 2 300(4)

o-Xylene 0.112 0.012 0.448 49 2 300(4)

1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene 0.096 0.018 0.408 49 1 000

1,2,4-Trichlorobenzene 0.102 0.026 0.110 49 400


APPENDIX 9

Data Validation Report

APPENDIX 9 DATA VALIDATION REPORT

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TO: Terry Smith FROM: Jim Wilson DATE: November 27, 2009 SUBJECT: Sydney Tar Ponds Agency Fixed Station Ambient Air Monitoring Program Data Validation Report for October, 2009 ___________________________________________________________________________________

The analytical data collected during five events (October 4, 10, 16, 22, and 28) as required by this program have been reviewed, and validated, except for VOC, which are not independently validated by ALL-TECH. The samples collected and analyzed in each event are shown in Table 1.

Samples were collected for polyaromatic hydrocarbons (PAH) and polychlorinated biphenyls (PCB) on glass fiber filters and polyurethane foam-XAD resin cartridges (PUF-XAD) in accordance with EPA Methods TO 13A and TO-4A.

Samples for particulates and metals (PM10 and TSP) were collected on quartz filters in accordance with EPA reference methods, and PM2.5 particulates were collected on Teflon membrane filters. Maxxam Analytics Inc., Sydney Laboratory is contracted by ALL-TECH and provides the media and does the analyses for PAHs, PCBs, PM10, TSP, and metals in TSP. CHESTER LabNet in Tigard, Oregon is contracted for PM2.5. The data from these samples is validated on the basis of routine QA/QC measures consistent with method requirements and U.S. EPA guidance for data review and evaluation (EPA 540R-99/008, EPA 540R-94/013). Included in the review were the following: -Sampling Records -Chains of Custody -Method Blanks (Field and Laboratory) -Sample Duplicates (Field and Laboratory) -Laboratory Spike Samples -Surrogate Recoveries (PAH and PCB) -Discussions of Causes for Anomalies Validation Findings PAHs PAHs were determined at all six sampling stations. The validated data for the October, 2009 samples are shown in Tables 2, 3, 4, 5, and 6. The PUF/XAD resin supplied in the modules for the October sampling events contained traces of naphthalene and the three field blanks run during the month confirmed this, and the absence of any other contaminant PAH. Three pairs of duplicates were also run and showed acceptable precision for all analytes.


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All PAH surrogate recoveries for October were acceptable, and neither naphthalene nor benzo-a-pyrene came close to site or regulatory criteria. PCBs During October, analyses were carried out for PCBs on samples collected at Alexandra Street, Intercolonial Street, and DesBarres Street during each event. The results are shown in Tables 7, 8, 9, 10, and 11. No PCB compounds were detected in any samples, or in the one field blank and two sets of duplicates, which were also analyzed. All surrogate recoveries were acceptable, although low in the 50-60% range for three sets. Particulates Particulate samples measured as TSP during October are listed with their corresponding metals analyses in Tables 12, 13, 14, 15, and 16. Samples for PM2.5 and PM10 are shown in Tables 17, 18, 19, 20, and 21. TSP samples were taken at Currys Lane, Alexandra Street, and Intercolonial Street during each event and two field blanks and one set of duplicates were also run. The field blanks and duplicates were acceptable. All samples analyzed were below site and regulatory criteria.

PM2.5 samples were taken at Victoria Road, Henry Street, and Alexandra Street during each event. One field blank and two pairs of duplicates were also run, and were acceptable. Field blanks are required to fall within +- 30 µg of the original weight. The one field blank was reported as -13 µg. The sample collected at Alexandra Street on October 10 ran for 34 hr, and was not submitted for analysis. Results were below criteria for the month. PM10 samples were taken at Victoria Road, Currys Lane, Alexandra Street, and DesBarres Street during each event, and two field blanks and two pairs of duplicates were also run. The blanks and duplicates were acceptable, and all results were lower than criteria. Metals analyses of the TSP filters are shown in Tables 12, 13, 14, 15, and 16. The results of analyses on the two field blanks and one set of duplicates were acceptable. All filters used for these sets contained barely detectable chromium and/or sodium, confirmed by the field blanks. Metal levels were low for the month, and none exceeded criteria set for the program.


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Table 1: Air Samples in October 2009 Sydney Tar Ponds Agency Ambient Air Monitoring Program Sydney, Nova Scotia

Location

Analysis

Event 145

October 4th, 2009

Event 146

October 10th, 2009

Event 147

October 16th, 2009

Event 148

October 22nd, 2009

Event 149

October 28th, 2009

1-Victoria Rd.

PAHs VOCs PM10 PM2.5

L1-P-041009-10(1)

L1-V-041009-09 L1-PM1-041009-08 L1-PM2-041009-07

L1-P-101009-01 L1-V-101009-02 L1-PM1-101009-03 L1-PM2-101009-04

L1-P-1601009-02 L1-V-1601009-04 L1-PM1-1601009-06 L1-PM2-1601009-08

L1-P-221009-01 L1-V-221009-02 L1-PM1-221009-03 L1-PM2-221009-04

L1-P-281009-02 L1-V-281009-04 L1-PM1-281009-06 L1-PM2-281009-08

2-Currys Ln.

PAHs VOCs PM10 TSP/Metals

L2-P-041009-20 L2-V-041009-19 L2-PM1-041009-18 L2-T-041009-17

L2-P-101009-06 L2-V-101009-07 L2-PM1-101009-08 L2-T-101009-09

L2-P-1601009-12 L2-V-1601009-14 L2-PM1-1601009-16 L2-T-1601009-18

L2-P-221009-05 L2-V-221009-06 L2-PM1-221009-07 L2-T-221009-08

L2-P-281009-10 L2-V-281009-12 L2-PM1-281009-14 L2-T-281009-16

3-Henry St.

PAHs PM2.5

L3-P-041009-30 L3-PM2-041009-29

L3-P-101009-10 L3-PM2-101009-11

L3-P-1601009-22 L3-PM2-1601009-24

L3-P-221009-09 L3-PM2-221009-10

L3-P-281009-20 L3-PM2-281009-22

4-Alexandra St.

PAHs/PCBs VOCs PM10 PM2.5 TSP/Metals

L4-P-041009-40 L4-V-041009-39 L4-PM1-041009-38 L4-PM2-041009-37 L4-T-041009-36

L4-P-101009-13 L4-V-101009-14 L4-PM1-101009-15 L4-PM2-101009-16

(2)

L4-T-101009-17

L4-P-1601009-28 L4-V-1601009-30 L4-PM1-1601009-32 L4-PM2-1601009-34 L4-T-1601009-36

L4-P-221009-12 L4-V-221009-13 L4-PM1-221009-14 L4-PM2-221009-15 L4-T-221009-16

L4-P-281009-24 L4-V-281009-26 L4-PM1-281009-28 L4-PM2-281009-30 L4-T-281009-32

5-Intercolonial St.

PAHs/ PCBs VOCs TSP/Metals

L5-P-041009-50 L5-V-041009-49 L5-T-041009-48

L5-P-101009-23 L5-V-101009-20 L5-T-101009-21

L5-P-1601009-38 L5-V-1601009-40 L5-T-1601009-42

L5-P-221009-17 L5-V-221009-18 L5-T-221009-19

L5-P-281009-36 L5-V-281009-38 L5-T-281009-40

6-DesBarres St.

PAHs/ PCBs VOCs PM10

L6-P-041009-60 L6-V-041009-59 L6-PM1-041009-58

L6-P-101009-24 L6-V-101009-25 L6-PM1-101009-26

L6-P-1601009-44 L6-V-1601009-46 L6-PM1-1601009-48

L6-P-221009-21 L6-V-221009-22 L6-PM1-221009-23

L6-P-281009-44 L6-V-281009-46 L6-PM1-281009-48

Field Blanks

PAHs PAHs/PCBs VOCs PM10 PM2.5 TSP/Metals

L4-P-041009-35 L4-T-041009-34

L1-P-1601009-10 L2-PM1-1601009-20 L3-PM2-1601009-26

L2-P-281009-18 L4-PM1-281009-34 L5-T-281009-42

Field Duplicates

PAHs PAHs/PCBs VOCs PM10 PM2.5 TSP/Metals

L3-P-101009-12 L5-P-101009-19 L5-V-101009-22 L4-PM1-101009-18 L1-PM2-101009-05

L6-P-221009-24 L6-PM1-221009-25 L3-PM2-221009-11 L5-T-221009-20

Notes: (1) Sample I.D.: L1 (location) – P (sample type) – 041009 (date) –10 (sample #) (2) Sampler ran for 34 hours.


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Table 2: Validated Data for PAHs Event 145, October 4th, 2009 Ambient Air Monitoring Program Sydney Tar Ponds Agency

Event 145

October 4th, 2009

Victoria Rd. Currys Ln. Henry St. Alexandra St. Alexandra St. Intercolonial St. DesBarres St.

Field Blank

Polyaromatic Hydrocarbons Units L1-P-

041009-10 L2-P-

041009-20 L3-P-

041009-30 L4-P-

041009-40 L4-P-

041009-35 L5-P-

041009-50 L6-P-

041009-60 RDL

Acenaphthene ug/Tot. 0.59 2.0 0.96 0.22 ND 3.4 2.4 0.05

Acenaphthylene ug/Tot. 0.65 0.27 0.39 0.26 ND 0.72 0.49 0.05

Anthracene ug/Tot. 0.17 0.15 0.20 0.09 ND 0.41 0.27 0.05

Benzo(a)anthracene ug/Tot. 0.05 ND ND ND ND ND ND 0.05

Benzo(a)pyrene ug/Tot. ND 0.05 ND ND ND ND ND 0.05

Benzo(b)fluoranthene ug/Tot. 0.06 0.06 0.06 ND ND ND ND 0.05

Benzo(g,h,i)perylene ug/Tot. 0.06 0.08 ND ND ND ND ND 0.05

Benzo(k)fluoranthene ug/Tot. 0.05 ND ND ND ND ND ND 0.05

Chrysene ug/Tot. 0.05 ND 0.05 ND ND ND ND 0.05

Dibenz(a,h)anthracene ug/Tot. ND 0.07 ND ND ND ND ND 0.05

Fluoranthene ug/Tot. 0.28 0.26 0.27 0.12 ND 1.1 0.36 0.05

Fluorene ug/Tot. 0.77 1.4 0.91 0.28 ND 2.5 1.9 0.05

Indeno(1,2,3-cd)pyrene ug/Tot. 0.05 0.08 ND ND ND ND ND 0.05

Naphthalene ug/Tot. 11 19 19 3.6 0.28 23 22 0.05

Phenanthrene ug/Tot. 1.1 1.7 1.6 0.47 ND 3.2 2.3 0.05

Pyrene ug/Tot. 0.27 0.16 0.21 0.11 ND 0.76 0.23 0.05

Surrogate Recovery (%)

D10-Acenaphthene % 88 73 80 73 77 83 74

D10-Anthracene % 98 72 75 73 76 71 73

D10-Phenanthrene % 80 72 75 74 79 81 71

D12-Chrysene % 106 72 72 72 83 85 78

D12-Perylene % 89 71 73 73 76 72 74

D8-Naphthalene % 76 70 75 71 71 81 72

ND = Not detected

RDL = Reportable Detection Limit


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Event 146

October 10th, 2009

Victoria Rd. Currys Ln. Henry St. Henry St. Alexandra St. Intercolonial St. Intercolonial St. DesBarres St. Field

Duplicate

Field Duplicate


101009-01 L2-P-

101009-06 L3-P-

101009-10 L3-P-

101009-12 L4-P-

101009-13 L5-P-

101009-23 L5-P-

101009-19 L6-P-

101009-24 RDL

Acenaphthene ug/Tot. 0.33 1.3 0.46 0.49 0.16 1.9 1.8 1.2 0.05

Acenaphthylene ug/Tot. 0.32 0.44 0.39 0.86 0.18 0.40 0.35 0.49 0.05

Anthracene ug/Tot. 0.10 0.22 0.24 0.23 0.06 0.28 0.21 0.18 0.05

Benzo(a)anthracene ug/Tot. 0.06 0.08 0.09 0.06 ND ND ND ND 0.05

Benzo(a)pyrene ug/Tot. 0.08 0.07 0.08 ND ND ND ND ND 0.05

Benzo(b)fluoranthene ug/Tot. 0.10 0.10 0.11 0.07 ND ND ND 0.07 0.05

Benzo(g,h,i)perylene ug/Tot. 0.11 0.07 0.08 0.05 ND ND ND 0.05 0.05

Benzo(k)fluoranthene ug/Tot. 0.08 0.07 0.08 0.05 ND ND ND ND 0.05

Chrysene ug/Tot. 0.05 0.07 0.08 0.06 ND ND ND ND 0.05

Dibenz(a,h)anthracene ug/Tot. 0.09 ND ND ND ND ND ND ND 0.05

Fluoranthene ug/Tot. 0.18 0.38 0.32 0.30 0.11 0.84 0.46 0.32 0.05

Fluorene ug/Tot. 0.40 1.2 0.82 0.87 0.24 1.5 1.4 1.1 0.05

Indeno(1,2,3-cd)pyrene ug/Tot. 0.11 0.08 0.08 0.05 ND ND ND 0.06 0.05

Naphthalene ug/Tot. 10 15 16 14 3.1 18 16 23 0.05

Phenanthrene ug/Tot. 1.0 2.0 1.6 1.6 0.44 2.6 2.1 1.8 0.05

Pyrene ug/Tot. 0.16 0.27 0.29 0.28 0.10 0.34 0.27 0.23 0.05


D10-Acenaphthene % 75 83 89 83 80 71 85 76

D10-Anthracene % 81 86 84 88 88 75 87 80

D10-Phenanthrene % 76 77 76 76 79 75 81 74

D12-Chrysene % 81 85 91 85 91 82 94 88

D12-Perylene % 83 86 83 86 86 77 88 83

D8-Naphthalene % 75 76 82 81 79 70 80 72

ND = Not detected



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Event 147

October 16th, 2009

Victoria Rd. Victoria Rd. Currys Ln. Henry St. Alexandra St. Intercolonial St. DesBarres St.

Field Blank


161009-02 L1-P-

161009-10 L2-P-

161009-12 L3-P-

161009-22 L4-P-

161009-28 L5-P-

161009-38 L6-P-

161009-44 RDL

Acenaphthene ug/Tot. 0.43 ND 0.96 0.76 0.17 3.6 4.5 0.05

Acenaphthylene ug/Tot. 0.43 ND 1.7 1.4 0.49 1.9 1.7 0.05

Anthracene ug/Tot. 0.10 ND 0.35 0.23 0.12 0.82 0.48 0.05

Benzo(a)anthracene ug/Tot. 0.05 ND 0.16 0.16 ND 0.07 0.07 0.05

Benzo(a)pyrene ug/Tot. 0.06 ND 0.15 0.15 0.05 0.07 0.07 0.05

Benzo(b)fluoranthene ug/Tot. 0.06 ND 0.21 0.19 0.08 0.12 0.10 0.05

Benzo(g,h,i)perylene ug/Tot. 0.08 ND 0.14 0.13 0.07 0.09 0.09 0.05

Benzo(k)fluoranthene ug/Tot. 0.06 ND 0.14 0.17 0.06 0.07 0.07 0.05

Chrysene ug/Tot. 0.05 ND 0.17 0.18 0.06 0.08 0.08 0.05

Dibenz(a,h)anthracene ug/Tot. ND ND 0.05 ND ND ND ND 0.05

Fluoranthene ug/Tot. 0.18 ND 0.94 0.85 0.19 0.97 0.48 0.05

Fluorene ug/Tot. 0.40 ND 1.1 0.92 0.33 2.8 3.0 0.05

Indeno(1,2,3-cd)pyrene ug/Tot. 0.06 ND 0.16 0.14 0.07 0.09 0.09 0.05

Naphthalene ug/Tot. 19 0.18 24 25 16 92 100 0.05

Phenanthrene ug/Tot. 0.92 ND 2.2 2.0 0.88 3.1 3.0 0.05

Pyrene ug/Tot. 0.17 ND 0.83 0.49 0.20 0.48 0.37 0.05


D10-Acenaphthene % 84 82 81 84 77 79 81

D10-Anthracene % 74 85 82 80 68 74 See note (1)

D10-Phenanthrene % 82 81 83 78 66 70 73

D12-Chrysene % 81 89 84 79 69 73 78

D12-Perylene % 81 85 83 81 73 77 See note (1)

D8-Naphthalene % 85 75 81 76 73 80 84

ND = Not detected

RDL = Reportable Detection Limit (1) Sample not spiked with field surrogate.


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Table 5: Validated Data for PAHs Event 148, October 22nd, 2009 Ambient Air Monitoring Program Sydney Tar Ponds Agency

Event 148

October 22nd, 2009

Victoria Rd. Currys Ln. Henry St. Alexandra St. Intercolonial St. DesBarres St. DesBarres St.

Field Duplicate


221009-01 L2-P-

221009-05 L3-P-

221009-09 L4-P-

221009-12 L5-P-

221009-17 L6-P-

221009-21 L6-P-

221009-24 RDL

Acenaphthene ug/Tot. 1.3 0.99 1.0 0.21 2.5 2.3 2.0 0.05

Acenaphthylene ug/Tot. 1.0 0.40 1.1 0.32 0.45 0.48 0.40 0.05

Anthracene ug/Tot. 0.15 0.19 0.32 0.10 0.28 0.23 0.19 0.05

Benzo(a)anthracene ug/Tot. ND 0.07 0.14 ND ND 0.07 0.06 0.05

Benzo(a)pyrene ug/Tot. 0.06 0.06 0.12 ND ND 0.06 ND 0.05

Benzo(b)fluoranthene ug/Tot. 0.08 0.10 0.15 ND 0.06 0.07 0.06 0.05

Benzo(g,h,i)perylene ug/Tot. 0.09 0.07 0.09 ND 0.05 ND ND 0.05

Benzo(k)fluoranthene ug/Tot. 0.07 0.08 0.13 ND 0.05 0.06 ND 0.05

Chrysene ug/Tot. 0.06 0.09 0.17 ND 0.06 0.07 0.06 0.05

Dibenz(a,h)anthracene ug/Tot. ND ND ND ND ND ND ND 0.05

Fluoranthene ug/Tot. 0.30 0.40 0.87 0.23 0.44 0.38 0.32 0.05

Fluorene ug/Tot. 1.1 1.0 1.2 0.33 1.8 1.6 1.4 0.05

Indeno(1,2,3-cd)pyrene ug/Tot. 0.08 0.06 0.09 ND 0.05 ND ND 0.05

Naphthalene ug/Tot. 28 23 33 4.8 30 28 25 0.05

Phenanthrene ug/Tot. 1.5 1.8 2.5 1.1 2.4 2.0 1.7 0.05

Pyrene ug/Tot. 0.25 0.33 0.74 0.22 0.29 0.24 0.20 0.05


D10-Acenaphthene % 78 80 80 75 84 92 78

D10-Anthracene % 81 85 79 82 87 84 77

D10-Phenanthrene % 72 79 77 76 84 80 75

D12-Chrysene % 77 87 87 86 95 88 83

D12-Perylene % 81 91 88 86 90 85 76

D8-Naphthalene % 75 77 81 73 82 76 72

ND = Not detected



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Event 149

October 28th, 2009

Victoria Rd. Currys Ln. Currys Ln. Henry St. Alexandra St. Intercolonial St. DesBarres St.

Field Blank


281009-02 L2-P-

281009-10 L2-P-

281009-18 L3-P-

281009-20 L4-P-

281009-24 L5-P-

281009-36 L6-P-

281009-44 RDL

Acenaphthene ug/Tot. 0.44 0.29 ND 0.20 0.39 4.6 1.6 0.05

Acenaphthylene ug/Tot. 0.20 0.28 ND 0.19 0.24 0.44 0.30 0.05

Anthracene ug/Tot. 0.10 0.11 ND 0.11 0.12 0.20 0.11 0.05

Benzo(a)anthracene ug/Tot. 0.11 0.08 ND 0.06 0.07 0.06 0.06 0.05

Benzo(a)pyrene ug/Tot. 0.12 0.08 ND 0.06 0.06 ND 0.05 0.05

Benzo(b)fluoranthene ug/Tot. 0.13 0.09 ND 0.07 0.09 0.06 0.06 0.05

Benzo(g,h,i)perylene ug/Tot. 0.10 0.07 ND 0.05 0.05 ND ND 0.05

Benzo(k)fluoranthene ug/Tot. 0.10 0.08 ND 0.06 ND ND 0.05 0.05

Chrysene ug/Tot. 0.07 0.09 ND 0.07 0.08 0.06 0.06 0.05

Dibenz(a,h)anthracene ug/Tot. 0.08 ND ND ND ND ND ND 0.05

Fluoranthene ug/Tot. 0.24 0.32 ND 0.27 0.23 0.38 0.37 0.05

Fluorene ug/Tot. 0.45 0.43 ND 0.33 0.45 2.8 1.3 0.05

Indeno(1,2,3-cd)pyrene ug/Tot. 0.12 0.07 ND 0.06 ND ND ND 0.05

Naphthalene ug/Tot. 22 13 0.23 4.9 12 50 27 0.05

Phenanthrene ug/Tot. 0.84 1.3 ND 1.1 1.2 2.6 1.4 0.05

Pyrene ug/Tot. 0.22 0.27 ND 0.21 0.22 0.22 0.19 0.05


D10-Acenaphthene % 81 75 81 74 81 80 82

D10-Anthracene % 79 74 87 77 83 77 78

D10-Phenanthrene % 75 73 75 83 76 75 78

D12-Chrysene % 85 81 82 79 88 83 86

D12-Perylene % 80 72 76 77 84 79 82

D8-Naphthalene % 89 74 78 73 78 79 79

ND = Not detected



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Table 7: Validated Data for PCBs Event 145, October 4th, 2009 Ambient Air Monitoring Program Sydney Tar Ponds Agency

Event 145

October 4th, 2009

Alexandra St. Alexandra St. Intercolonial St. DesBarres St.

Field Blank

PCBs Units L4-P-041009-40 L4-P-041009-35 L5-P-041009-50 L6-P-041009-60 RDL

Monochlorobiphenyl ug/Tot. ND ND ND ND 0.1

Dichlorobiphenyl ug/Tot. ND ND ND ND 0.1

Trichlorobiphenyl ug/Tot. ND ND ND ND 0.1

Tetrachlorobiphenyl ug/Tot. ND ND ND ND 0.1

Pentachlorobiphenyl ug/Tot. ND ND ND ND 0.1

Hexachlorobiphenyl ug/Tot. ND ND ND ND 0.1

Heptachlorobiphenyl ug/Tot. ND ND ND ND 0.1

Octachlorobiphenyl ug/Tot. ND ND ND ND 0.1

Nona-Decachlorobiphenyls ug/Tot. ND ND ND ND 0.1

Total PCB ug/Tot. ND ND ND ND 0.1


2,4,5,6-Tetrachloro-m-xylene % 60 59 61 59

D10-Phenanthrene % 94 73 125 116

D12-Chrysene % 76 62 80 114

ND = Not detected



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Event 146

October 10th, 2009

Alexandra St. Intercolonial St. Intercolonial St. DesBarres St.

Field Duplicate















D12-Chrysene % 85 86 88 90

ND = Not detected



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Event 147

October 16th, 2009

Alexandra St. Intercolonial St. DesBarres St.

PCBs Units L4-P-161009-28 L5-P-161009-38 L6-P-161009-44 RDL

Monochlorobiphenyl ug/Tot. ND ND ND 0.1

Dichlorobiphenyl ug/Tot. ND ND ND 0.1

Trichlorobiphenyl ug/Tot. ND ND ND 0.1

Tetrachlorobiphenyl ug/Tot. ND ND ND 0.1

Pentachlorobiphenyl ug/Tot. ND ND ND 0.1

Hexachlorobiphenyl ug/Tot. ND ND ND 0.1

Heptachlorobiphenyl ug/Tot. ND ND ND 0.1

Octachlorobiphenyl ug/Tot. ND ND ND 0.1

Nona-Decachlorobiphenyls ug/Tot. ND ND ND 0.1

Total PCB ug/Tot. ND ND ND 0.1


2,4,5,6-Tetrachloro-m-xylene % 96 78 67

D10-Phenanthrene % 66 63 66

D12-Chrysene % 54 58 56

ND = Not detected



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Table 10: Validated Data for PCBs Event 148, October 22nd, 2009 Ambient Air Monitoring Program Sydney Tar Ponds Agency

Event 148

October 22nd, 2009

Alexandra St. Intercolonial St. DesBarres St. DesBarres St.

Field Duplicate















D12-Chrysene % 58 53 55 54

ND = Not detected



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Event 149

October 28th, 2009

Alexandra St. Intercolonial St. DesBarres St.

PCBs Units L4-P-281009-24 L5-P-281009-36 L6-P-281009-44 RDL

Monochlorobiphenyl ug/Tot. ND ND ND 0.1

Dichlorobiphenyl ug/Tot. ND ND ND 0.1

Trichlorobiphenyl ug/Tot. ND ND ND 0.1

Tetrachlorobiphenyl ug/Tot. ND ND ND 0.1

Pentachlorobiphenyl ug/Tot. ND ND ND 0.1

Hexachlorobiphenyl ug/Tot. ND ND ND 0.1

Heptachlorobiphenyl ug/Tot. ND ND ND 0.1

Octachlorobiphenyl ug/Tot. ND ND ND 0.1

Nona-Decachlorobiphenyls ug/Tot. ND ND ND 0.1

Total PCB ug/Tot. ND ND ND 0.1


2,4,5,6-Tetrachloro-m-xylene % 74 82 78

D10-Phenanthrene % 89 90 89

D12-Chrysene % 56 53 55

ND = Not detected



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Table 12: Validated Data for TSP and Metals Event 145, October 4th, 2009 Ambient Air Monitoring Program Sydney Tar Ponds Agency

Event 145

October 4th, 2009

Currys Ln. Alexandra St. Alexandra St. Intercolonial St.

Field Blank

Inorganics Units L2-T-041009-17 L4-T-041009-36 L4-T-041009-34 L5-T-041009-48 RDL

TSP mg 21 20 ND 20 0.5

Metals

Mercury (Hg) ug ND ND ND ND 0.1

Aluminum (Al) ug ND ND ND ND 200

Antimony (Sb) ug ND ND ND ND 2

Arsenic (As) ug ND ND ND ND 2

Barium (Ba) ug ND ND ND ND 20

Beryllium (Be) ug ND ND ND ND 3

Bismuth (Bi) ug ND ND ND ND 0.1

Boron (B) ug ND ND ND ND 100

Cadmium (Cd) ug ND ND ND ND 2

Calcium (Ca) ug ND ND ND ND 700

Chromium (Cr) ug 3 2 ND ND 2

Cobalt (Co) ug ND ND ND ND 2

Copper (Cu) ug 380 270 ND 260 20

Iron (Fe) ug 210 190 ND 210 100

Lead (Pb) ug 2 2 ND 7 2

Lithium (Li) ug ND ND ND ND 4

Magnesium (Mg) ug ND ND ND ND 200

Manganese (Mn) ug ND ND ND ND 20

Molybdenum (Mo) ug ND ND ND ND 20

Nickel (Ni) ug ND ND ND ND 5

Potassium (K) ug ND ND ND ND 600

Selenium (Se) ug ND ND ND ND 2

Silver (Ag) ug ND ND ND ND 3

Sodium (Na) ug 1400 1400 610 1600 600

Strontium (Sr) ug ND ND ND ND 5

Thallium (Tl) ug ND ND ND ND 2

Tin (Sn) ug ND ND ND ND 20

Uranium (U) ug ND ND ND ND 4

Vanadium (V) ug ND ND ND ND 2

Zinc (Zn) ug ND ND ND ND 100

ND = Not detected



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Event 146

October 10th, 2009

Currys Ln. Alexandra St. Intercolonial St.

Inorganics Units L2-T-101009-09 L4-T-101009-17 L5-T-101009-21 RDL

TSP mg 15 11 16 0.5

Metals

Mercury (Hg) ug ND ND ND 0.1

Aluminum (Al) ug ND ND ND 200

Antimony (Sb) ug ND ND ND 2

Arsenic (As) ug ND ND ND 2

Barium (Ba) ug ND ND ND 20

Beryllium (Be) ug ND ND ND 3

Bismuth (Bi) ug ND ND ND 0.1

Boron (B) ug ND ND ND 100

Cadmium (Cd) ug ND ND ND 2

Calcium (Ca) ug ND ND ND 700

Chromium (Cr) ug ND ND ND 2

Cobalt (Co) ug ND ND ND 2

Copper (Cu) ug 480 260 470 20

Iron (Fe) ug 150 ND 160 100

Lead (Pb) ug 2 ND ND 2

Lithium (Li) ug ND ND ND 4

Magnesium (Mg) ug ND ND ND 200

Manganese (Mn) ug ND ND ND 20

Molybdenum (Mo) ug ND ND ND 20

Nickel (Ni) ug ND ND ND 5

Potassium (K) ug ND ND ND 600

Selenium (Se) ug ND ND ND 2

Silver (Ag) ug ND ND ND 3

Sodium (Na) ug 1200 1100 1000 600

Strontium (Sr) ug ND ND ND 5

Thallium (Tl) ug ND ND ND 2

Tin (Sn) ug ND ND ND 20

Uranium (U) ug ND ND ND 4

Vanadium (V) ug ND ND ND 2

Zinc (Zn) ug ND ND ND 100

ND = Not detected



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Event 147 October 16th, 2009

Currys Ln. Alexandra St. Intercolonial St.

Inorganics Units L2-T-161009-18 L4-T-161009-36 L5-T-161009-42 RDL

TSP mg 48 31 42 0.5

Metals

Mercury (Hg) ug ND ND ND 0.1

Aluminum (Al) ug 350 250 280 200

Antimony (Sb) ug ND ND ND 2

Arsenic (As) ug 4 ND ND 2

Barium (Ba) ug 21 ND 21 20

Beryllium (Be) ug ND ND ND 3

Bismuth (Bi) ug ND ND ND 0.1

Boron (B) ug ND ND ND 100

Cadmium (Cd) ug ND ND ND 2

Calcium (Ca) ug 1100 ND 1100 700

Chromium (Cr) ug 2 3 2 2

Cobalt (Co) ug ND ND ND 2

Copper (Cu) ug 270 180 210 20

Iron (Fe) ug 680 500 570 100

Lead (Pb) ug 8 6 5 2

Lithium (Li) ug ND ND ND 4

Magnesium (Mg) ug 310 290 330 200

Manganese (Mn) ug 23 ND ND 20

Molybdenum (Mo) ug ND ND ND 20

Nickel (Ni) ug ND ND ND 5

Potassium (K) ug ND ND ND 600

Selenium (Se) ug ND ND ND 2

Silver (Ag) ug ND ND ND 3

Sodium (Na) ug 1600 1700 1900 600

Strontium (Sr) ug ND ND ND 5

Thallium (Tl) ug ND ND ND 2

Tin (Sn) ug ND ND ND 20

Uranium (U) ug ND ND ND 4

Vanadium (V) ug 6 ND ND 2

Zinc (Zn) ug ND ND ND 100

ND = Not detected



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Table 15: Validated Data for TSP and Metals Event 148, October 22nd, 2009 Ambient Air Monitoring Program Sydney Tar Ponds Agency

Event 148

October 22nd, 2009

Currys Ln. Alexandra St. Intercolonial St. Intercolonial St.

Field Duplicate


TSP mg 29 25 23 18 0.5

Metals


Aluminum (Al) ug 220 240 ND ND 200








Calcium (Ca) ug 740 ND ND ND 700

Chromium (Cr) ug 3 3 2 4 2


Copper (Cu) ug 230 360 230 190 20

Iron (Fe) ug 430 470 300 320 100

Lead (Pb) ug 4 3 2 3 2


Magnesium (Mg) ug 300 340 260 290 200

Manganese (Mn) ug ND ND ND ND 20


Nickel (Ni) ug 6 ND ND ND 5




Sodium (Na) ug 2600 2900 2400 2600 600

Strontium (Sr) ug ND ND ND ND 5




Vanadium (V) ug 14 2 3 4 2


ND = Not detected



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Event 149

October 28th, 2009

Currys Ln. Alexandra St. Intercolonial St. Intercolonial St.

Field Blank


TSP mg 38 50 53 ND 0.5

Metals


Aluminum (Al) ug ND 240 400 ND 200








Calcium (Ca) ug ND 790 2300 ND 700

Chromium (Cr) ug 3 4 4 3 2


Copper (Cu) ug 250 260 120 ND 20

Iron (Fe) ug 220 440 530 ND 100

Lead (Pb) ug 3 3 3 ND 2


Magnesium (Mg) ug 720 740 900 ND 200

Manganese (Mn) ug ND ND 24 ND 20


Nickel (Ni) ug ND 12 ND ND 5




Sodium (Na) ug 5700 5100 5600 ND 600

Strontium (Sr) ug ND 5 8 ND 5




Vanadium (V) ug 4 36 9 ND 2


ND = Not detected



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Table 17: Validated Data for PM10 and PM2.5 Event 145, October 4th, 2009 Ambient Air Monitoring Program Sydney Tar Ponds Agency


Victoria

Rd.

Currys

Ln.

Alexandra

St.

DesBarres

St.

Units L1-PM1-

041009-08 L2-PM1-

041009-18 L4-PM1-

041009-38 L6-PM1-

041009-58 RDL

Particulate matter (< 10 um) mg 12 9.1 9.7 9.4 0.5

Victoria

Rd.

Henry

St.

Alexandra

St.

Units L1-PM2-

041009-07 L3-PM2-

041009-29 L4-PM2-

041009-37

Particulate matter (< 2.5 um) ug 100 83 26 1 RDL = Reportable Detection Limit



Victoria Rd.

Currys Ln. Alexandra St. Alexandra St. DesBarres St.

Field Duplicate

Units L1-PM1-

101009-03 L2-PM1-

101009-08 L4-PM1-

101009-15 L4-PM1-

101009-18 L6-PM1-

101009-26 RDL

Particulate matter (< 10 um) mg 8.3 6.6 4.0 5.5 6.4 0.5

Victoria Rd.

Victoria Rd.

Henry St. Alexandra St.

Field

Duplicate (1)

Units L1-PM2-

101009-04 L1-PM2-

101009-05 L3-PM2-

101009-11 L4-PM2-

101009-16

Particulate matter (< 2.5 um) ug 61 61 76 1


(1) Sample was not submitted for analysis as it ran for 34 hours.


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Event 147

October 16th, 2009

Victoria Rd.

Currys Ln.

Currys Ln.

Alexandra St.

DesBarres St.

Field Blank

Units L1-PM1-

161009-06 L2-PM1-

161009-16 L2-PM1-

161009-20 L4-PM1-

161009-32 L6-PM1-

161009-48 RDL

Particulate matter (< 10 um) mg 14 17 ND 13 20 0.5

Victoria Rd. Henry St. Henry St.

Alexandra St.

Field Blank

Units L1-PM2-

161009-08 L3-PM2-

161009-24 L3-PM2-

161009-26 L4-PM2-

161009-34

Particulate matter (< 2.5 um) ug 92 135 -13 84 1

ND = Not detected


Table 20: Validated Data for PM10 and PM2.5 Event 148, October 22nd, 2009 Ambient Air Monitoring Program Sydney Tar Ponds Agency

Event 148

October 22nd, 2009

Victoria Rd.

Currys Ln.

Alexandra St.

DesBarres St.

DesBarres St.

Field Duplicate

Units L1-PM1-

221009-03 L2-PM1-

221009-07 L4-PM1-

221009-14 L6-PM1-

221009-23 L6-PM1-

221009-25 RDL

Particulate matter (< 10 um) mg 6.6 5.8 6.6 6.0 5.9 0.5

Victoria Rd. Henry St. Henry St.

Alexandra St.

Field Duplicate

Units L1-PM2-

221009-04 L3-PM2-

221009-10 L3-PM2-

221009-11 L4-PM2-

221009-15

Particulate matter (< 2.5 um) ug 45 72 77 60



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Event 149

October 28th, 2009

Victoria Rd.

Currys Ln.

Alexandra St.

Alexandra St.

DesBarres St.

Field Blank

Units L1-PM1-

281009-06 L2-PM1-

281009-14 L4-PM1-

281009-28 L4-PM1-

281009-34 L6-PM1-

281009-48 RDL

Particulate matter (< 10 um) mg 16 14 19 ND 19 0.5

Victoria Rd. Henry St.

Alexandra St.

Units L1-PM2-

281009-08 L3-PM2-

281009-22 L4-PM2-

281009-30

Particulate matter (< 2.5 um) ug 71 75 87

ND = Not detected


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