The XRF analysis, chain of custody, and bagging of samples, will be the same as the pre¬ 
intervention. 
The results from the post-intervention sampling will also be communicated to program par¬ 
ticipants in a written report. Post-intervention sampling results will also be used to help 
determine the effectiveness of the project in lowering dust levels within the residence. 
In order to address confidentiality of the participants, the public will receive encoded general 
information in a number of ways. These include monthly Internet updates, poster displays, 
quarterly newsletters, monthly meetings and public service announcements on cable net¬ 
work. Also information will be made available through contractual arrangements with 
Community Based Organizations. 
The success of the outreach portion of the project will be determined by the number of indi¬ 
viduals who: 1.) Request inspections, 2.) Utilize the HEPA vacuum through the loaner pro¬ 
gram, and 3.) Utilize the web site. The success of the educational program will also be 
evaluated by the evaluation of pre/post intervention lead dust levels. 
3. Project/Task Technical Design: 
Residents/property owners of the City of Syracuse will be made aware of this program 
through various project outreach campaigns. Residents/property owners then contact their 
local community-based organization, or the City of Syracuse Lead Division, to express their 
interest in participating in the program. These residents are asked to complete an intake 
questionnaire. This questionnaire is provided to the Lead Coordinator at the City of 
Syracuse Lead Division. The Lead Coordinator schedules an appointment for a Lead 
Inspector/Risk Assessor to visit the property and collect the necessary lead dust samples. 
Lead levels in dust will be measured using a Niton portable XRF. Specifically, dust samples 
will be collected from the following residential locations: floor and interior window sill of prin¬ 
ciple play area, floor, window sill and window trough of kitchen, floor, window sill, and win¬ 
dow trough of youngest child’s bedroom, floor and window sill of next youngest child’s 
bedroom. In most instances we anticipate collecting 10 samples per dwelling. 
Prior to the commencement of work on this project, the laboratory will be required to supply 
either a QA Manual or other documentation substantiating the relevance of its QA procedures 
for this project, certifying that it will use the required methods, stating its calibration frequency, 
etc. 
If some Community Based Organizations wish to evaluate lead dust at their facilities, per 
HUD Guidelines for the Evaluation and Control of Lead-Based Paint and HUD Lead Safe 
Housing Regulations, additional samples will need to be collected. We anticipate that dust 
wipe samples collected in the warmer months will yield higher results, as the windows are 
more likely to be open. (See Attachment Number 6 - Niton R factor data). 
A data report is generated for each residence tested. This report is reviewed and a determi¬ 
nation made as to whether or not a lead dust hazard is present. Written reports are then 
provided to the program participant. If a lead hazard is present, the program participant is 
contacted, provided training in the 3-step cleaning method, and informed about the HEPA 
Vacuum loaner program. If the data indicate that a lead hazard is not present, the program 
participant is mailed a copy of their individual report. 
Quality Assurance Project Plan 
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