South Carolina Code of Regulations
Chapter 61 - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL
Subchapter 61-79 - Hazardous Waste Management Regulations
Part 61-79.261 - IDENTIFICATION AND LISTING OF HAZARDOUS WASTE
APPENDICES
Appendix 61-79.261.I - Representative Sampling Methods
The methods and equipment used for sampling waste materials will vary with the form and consistency of the waste materials to be sampled. Samples collected using the sampling protocols listed below, for sampling waste with properties similar to the indicated materials, will be considered by the Agency to be representative of the waste.
Extremely viscous liquid--ASTM Standard D140-70 Crushed or powdered material--ASTM Standard D346-75 Soil or rock-like material--ASTM Standard D1452-65
Fly Ash-like material--ASTM Standard D2234-76 [ASTM Standards are available from ASTM, 1916 Race Street, Philadelphia, P.A. 19103]
Containerized liquid wastes - "COLIWASA" described in "Test Methods for Evaluating Solid Waste, Physical/Chemical Methods," [FN1A] U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Publication SW-846.
Liquid waste in pits, ponds, lagoons, and similar reservoirs. "Pond Sampler" described in "Test Methods for the Evaluating Solid Waste, Physical/Chemical Methods." [FN1A]
This manual also contains additional information on application of these protocols.
[FN1A] These methods are also described in Samplers and Sampling Procedures for Hazardous Waste Streams, EPA 600/2-80-018, January 1980. The Department will consider other methodologies for testing from other sources (such as) i.e., Standard Methods, other Federal Regulations, as long as the proper QA/QC is provided.
