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7420 for the Atomic Absorption Spectrometry. Field analysis will be done with Niton 
Portable XRF using the manufacturer’s method. 
a. Representativeness: 
The samples collected are representative of the route of exposure to lead poisoned chil¬ 
dren, based upon the established HUD Guidelines and EPA Regulations at 40 CAR Part 
745, Requirements of Lead-Based Paint Activities in Target Housing for this type of sam¬ 
pling. See section #3. 
b. Comparability: 
The data we collect will be comparable with other lead dust data collected because we are 
following the same sampling protocols. 
c. Completeness: 
The program anticipates participation by 350 residents/property owners. This represents a 
cross-section of the entire affected population and is based on the City of Syracuse’s expe¬ 
rience with the ongoing program knowledge of the population affected with lead poisoning. 
For the primary purpose of this project, the minimum number of houses which participate 
has no bearing on the quality of the data generated. However, a minimum of twelve resi¬ 
dences must be tested before a comparison is made of the XRF data and the AA data. The 
results of a minimum of 90% of the AA/XRF samples must be provided prior to the issuance 
of a final report to any program participant. 
Evaluation of the XRF as Action levels will be based on the HUD Guidelines for the 
Evaluation and Control of Lead-Based Paint and HUD Lead Safe Housing Regulations. 
Currently the levels are: floors - 40 pg/ft 2 , interior window sills - 250 pg/ft 2 , and window 
troughs - 400 pg/ft 2 . 
13. Peer Review: 
The project proposal that was prepared for this EMPACT project has successfully under¬ 
gone a peer review. No additional reviews are planned. 
14. See Niton Documents - See Attachments 4 & 5 
15. Assessments/Oversight: 
Terry Bourbon, the EPA Project Officer, will be performing various reviews and audits. If any 
issues need attention from the EPA they will be included in the Quarterly Progress Reports 
to the EPA. Midway through our project’s time span, the EPA Project Officer will plan a site 
visit to review the entire project. This review will include an inspection of project files and 
data reports to insure that the project is being conducted in accordance with this QAPP A 
report detailing the findings of this review will be provided to the Project Manager from the 
City of Syracuse. 
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