1. Scope

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

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

1.3 The contents of this guide are arranged by section as follows: ; 2. Referenced Documents; 3. Terminology; 4. Significance and Use; 5. Summary of Guide; 6. Factors Affecting Sampling Design Selection; 7. Initial Design Selection; 8. Optimization Criteria; 9. Optimization Process; 10. Final Selection; Annex (Types of Sampling Designs, Commonly Used Sampling Designs, Sampling Design Tools, and Combination Sample Designs); Appendix X1 Additional References; Appenix X2 Choosing Analytical Method Based on Variance and Cost; Appendix X3 Calculating the Number of Samples

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

2. Referenced Documents (purchase separately) The documents listed below are referenced within the subject standard but are not provided as part of the standard.

ASTM Standards

D5956 Guide for Sampling Strategies for Heterogeneous Wastes

D6044 Guide for Representative Sampling for Management of Waste and Contaminated Media

D6051 Guide for Composite Sampling and Field Subsampling for Environmental Waste Management Activities

D6232 Guide for Selection of Sampling Equipment for Waste and Contaminated Media Data Collection Activities

E135 Terminology Relating to Analytical Chemistry for Metals, Ores, and Related Materials

E943 Terminology Relating to Biological Effects and Environmental Fate

Keywords

Data analysis--environmental; Environmental sampling/testing; Optimized data collection design; Sampling waste materials/applications; Waste managment activities

ICS Code

ICS Number Code 13.030.01 (Wastes in general)

DOI: 10.1520/D6311-98

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