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Mr. William C. Olson, Hydrologist Environmental Bureau New Mexico Oil Conservation Division 2040 S. Pacheco

Santa Fe,NM 87505

RE: Osborn #1, CLU #302, Canada Mesa #3 Soil Contamination

Dear Mr. Olson Attached please find laboratory analyses which indicate that the groundwater was not contaminated at the two subject sites, the CLU #302 and the Canada Mesa #3. The water samples were tested for TPH and BTEX and the results from both tests at both sites were within acceptable levels. Closure reports have not been filed for the pits at either site because the soil remediation is not complete.

The Osborn #1 was sold to Holcomb Oil & Gas, 3001 Northridge Dr., Farmington, NM 87401, phone (505)326-0550, who assumed all environmental liability associated with the site.

If you need further information, please call me at the number listed below, ext. 126.

Sincerely fi, .

Connie DinmngT^ontract Engineer

Attachments

CC: Denny Foust, OCD Aztec District Office w/ abbreviated attachments

610 Reilly Avenue • Farmington, New Mexico 87401-2634 • 505-327-9801 / 505 326-5900 (Fax)

MERRION OIL & GAS Daily Pit Closure Report

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15 June 1994

Margi Sullivan Merrion Oil and Gas 610 Reilly Farmington, NM 87401

Mrs. Sullivan:

Enclosed please find the report for the samples received by our laboratory for analysis on June 8, 1994.

If you have any questions about the results of these analyses, please don't hesitate to call me at your convenience.

Sincerely,

Austin Wallace Organic Analyst/IML-Farmington

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2506 W. Main Street Farmington. New Mexico 87401

Merrion Oil and Gas

Case Narrative

On June 8,1994, three samples were submitted to Inter-Mountain Laboratories - Farmington for analysis. The samples were received cool and intact and were designated CLU 302 #1, CLU 302 #2, CANADA MESA #3. Analyses for Benzene-Toluene-Ethylbenzene-Xylenes (BTEX) and Total Petroleum Hydrocarbons (TPH) were performed on the water samples as per the accompanying Chain of Custody document.

BTEX analysis on the samples was performed by EPA Method 5030, Purge and Trap, and EPA Method 8020, Aromatic Volatile Hydrocarbons, using an Ol Analytical 4560 Purge and Trap and a Hewlett-Packard 5890 Gas Chromatograph, equipped with a photoionization detector. Detectable levels of BTEX analytes were found in the sample as indicated in the enclosed report.

The Total Petroleum Hydrocarbon samples were extracted by Method 3550, "Sonication Extraction", with 1,1,2-trichloro 1,2,2-trifluoroethane (Freon) as the extraction solvent. Analysis was by Method 418.1, "Total Recoverable Petroleum Hydrocarbons", using a Beckman Acculab 10 Infrared Spectro-photometer. Petroleum hydrocarbons were detected in the samples as indicated in the enclosed report.

It is the policy of this laboratory to employ, whenever possible, preparatory and analytical methods which have been approved by regulatory agencies. The methods used in the analyses of the samples reported herein are found in Test Methods for Evaluation of Solid Waste. SW-846, USEPA, 1986 and Methods for Chemical Analysis of Water and Wastes. EPA-600/4-79-020, USEPA, 1983.

Quality control reports appear at the end of the analytical package and may be identified by title. If there are any questions regarding the information presented in this package, please feel free to call at your convenience.

Sincerely,

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TOTAL PETROLEUM HYDROCARBONS

EPA METHOD 418.1

Merrion Oil and Gas

Project: CLU 302, Canada Mesa 3 Matrix: Water Condition: Intact/Cool

Date Reported: Date Sampled: Date Received: Date Extracted: Date Analyzed:

06/14/94 6/6-7/1994

06/08/94 06/10/94 06/10/94

Sample \D Lab ID Result Detection (mg/L? Limit

CLU 302 #1 G00657 98 25 CLU 302 #2 G00658 ND 1 Canada Mesa #3 G00659 ND 1

References:

ND - Analyte not detected at stated detection level.

Method 418.1: Petroleum Hydrocarbons, Total Recoverable, USEPA Chemical Analysis of Water and Waste, 1978.

Method 3510: Separatory Funnel Liquid - Liquid Extraction, USEPA SW-846, Test Methods for Evaluating Solid Waste, Rev. 1, July 1992.

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VOLATILE AROMATIC HYDROCARBONS

Merrion Oil and Gas

2506 W. Main Street Farmington, New Mexico 87401

Project ID: Sample ID: Lab ID: Sample Matrix: Condition:

CLU 302, Canada Mesa 3 CLU 302 #1 G00657 Water Cool/Intact

Report Date: Date Sampled: Date Received: Date Extracted: Date Analyzed:

06/14/94 06/06/94 06/08/94

NA 06/13/94

Quality Control:

Reference:

Comments:

Target Analyte Concentration (PPb)

Detection Limit (PPb)

Benzene 8.7 vv 1.0

Toluene 2 ^ 1.0

Ethylbenzene 1.3 0V- 1.0

m.p-Xylenes 9.9 1.0

o-Xylene ND 1.0

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ND - Analyte not detected at the stated detection limit.

Surroqate Percent Recovery Acceptance Limits

Bromofiuorobenzene 99.5 86 -115%

Method 5030, Purge and Trap; Method 8020, Aromatic Volatile Organics; Test Methods for Evaluating Solid Wastes, SW-846, United States Environmental Protection Agency, September 1986.

Analyst Review

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Quality Control:

Reference:

Comments:


Merrion Oil and Gas



Target Analyte Concentration

(PPb) Detection Limit

(PPb)

Benzene ND 0.2

Toluene ND 0.2

Ethylbenzene ND 0.2

m.p-Xylenes ND 0.2

o-Xylene ND 0.2

06/14/94 06/06/94 06/08/94

NA 06/13/94


Surrogate Percent Recovery Acceptance Limits



Analyst Review

IntCffTlountain Laboratories, Incl


QUALITY ASSURANCE / QUALITY CONTROL

Intermountain Laboratories, Ind


TOTAL PETROLEUM HYDROCARBONS

Quality Assurance/Quality Control

Merrion Oil and G a s



06/12/94 6/6-7/1994

06/08/94 06/10/94 06/10/94

Method Blank Analysis

Detection Lab ID Resuit Limit

MB ND 1


References:


Method 3510: Separatory Funnel Liquid - Liquid Extraction, USEPA SW-846, Test Methods for Evaluating Solid Waste, Rev. 1, July. 1992.

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Duplicate Analysis

Lab ID: G00658 Sample Matrix: Water Condition: Cool/Intact

Report Date: 06/14/94 Date Sampled: 06/06/94 Date Received: 06/08/94 Date Extracted: NA Date Analyzed: 06/13/94

Target Analyte Duplicate Concentration (ppb)

Original Concentration (ppb) % Difference

Benzene ND ND NA

Toluene ND ND NA

Ethylbenzene ND ND NA

m.p-Xylenes 1.2 ND NE

o-Xylene ND ND NE

ND - Analyte not detected at the stated detection limit. NA - Not applicable or not calculated. NE - Duplicate acceptance range not established by the EPA.

Quality Control Surrogate Percent Recovery Acceptance Limits

Bromofiuorobenzene 91.8% 86 -115%

Reference: Method 5030, Purge and Trap; Method 8020, Aromatic Volatile Organics; Test Methods for Evaluating Solid Wastes, SW-846, United States Environmental Protection Agency, September 1986.

Comments:

Analyst MA

Review

Intermountain Laboratories, Ind



Matrix Spike Analysis


Report Date: 06/14/94 Date Sampled: 06/06-07/94 Date Received: 06/08/94 Date Extracted: NA Date Analyzed: 06/14/94

Target Analyte Spiked Sample

Result in ng Sample result

in ng Spike Added

(ng) % Recovery

Acceptance Limits (%)

Benzene 68.0 0.00 75 90.7% 39-150

Toluene 70.2 0.71 75 92.7% 32-160

Ethylbenzene 71.3 0.00 75 95.1% 46-148

m.p-Xylenes 141.0 1.22 150 93.2% NE

o-Xylene 135.0 0.41 150 89.7% NE

ND - Analyte not detected at the stated detection limit. NA - Not applicable or not calculated. NE - Spike acceptance range not established by the EPA.


Bromofiuorobenzene 90.9% 86-115%


Comments:

Analyst Review



VOLATILE AROMATIC HYDROCARBONS QUALITY CONTROL REPORT


Merrion Oil and Gas

Sample Matrix: Water Lab ID: MB

Report Date: Date Analyzed:

06/14/94 06/13/94

Quality Control:

Reference:

Comments:



(PPb)

Benzene ND 0.2

Toluene ND 0.2

Ethylbenzene ND 0.2

m.p-Xylenes ND 0.2

o-Xylene ND 0.2



Bromofiuorobenzene 99.8 74-121%


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Case Narrative

On June 3,1994, two samples were submitted to Inter-Mountain Laboratories - Farmington for analysis. The samples were received cool and intact. Analyses for Benzene-Toluene-Ethylbenzene-Xylenes (BTEX) and Total Petroleum Hydrocarbons (TPH) were performed on the water samples as per the accompanying Chain of Custody document.

BTEX analysis on the samples was performed by EPA Method 5030, Purge and Trap, and EPA Method 8020, Aromatic Volatile Hydrocarbons, using an Ol Analytical 4560 Purge and Trap and a Hewlett-Packard 5890 Gas Chromatograph, equipped with a photoionization detector. Detectable levels of BTEX analytes were found in the sample, as indicated on the report sheets.


lt is the policy of this laboratory to employ, whenever possible, preparatory and analytical methods which have been approved by regulatory agencies. The methods used in the analyses of the samples reported herein are found in Test Methods for Evaluation of Solid Waste. SW-846, USEPA, 1986 and Methods for Chemical Analysis of Water and Wastes. EPA-600/4-79-020, USEPA, 1983.


Sincerely,




TOTAL PETROLEUM HYDROCARBONS EPA METHOD 418.1

Merrion Oil and Gas

Project: Canada Mesa 2&3 Date Reported: 06/12/94 Matrix: Water\Soil Date Sampled: 06/01-02/94 Condition: Intact/Cool Date Received: 06/03/94

LS r o\_>nc\ Date Extracted: 06/10/94

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Sampfe ID Lab ID Result Detection {mg/L) Limit

Canada Mesa 3 #1 G00646 42 10 Old Rock 3 #1 G00647 ND 19


References:



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Inte'r-mountain Laboratories, Incl


Merrion Oil and Gas

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Farmington, New Mexico 87401


Quality Control:

Reference:

Canada Mesa 2&3 Canada Mesa 3 #1 G00646 Water Cool/Intact




Benzene ND 0.2

Toluene 0.4 ©V" 0.2

Ethylbenzene ND 0.2

m.p-Xylenes 0.5 .

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o-Xylene 5.4 0.2

06/12/94 06/01/94 06/03/94

NA 06/10/94





Comments:

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TOTAL PETROLEUM HYDROCARBONS Quality Assurance/Quality Control

Merrion Oil and Gas

Project: Canada Mesa 2&3 Matrix: Water\Soil Condition: Intact/Cool

Date Reported: 06/12/94 Date Sampled: 06/01-02/94 Date Received: 06/03/94 Date Extracted: 06/10/94 Date Analyzed: 06/10/94

Duplicate Analysis

Sample

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Duplicate

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G00646 ND ND ppm NA

Matrix Spike Analysis Sample

U b ID Result Spike Result

Spike Added % Recovery

G00646 0.10 9.60 10 95.0%


U b ID Result Detection

Limit

MB ND 20


References:



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Duplicate Analysis



Target Anaiyte Duplicate Concentration (ppb)

Originat Concerttraf ion (ppb) % Difference

Benzene ND ND NA

Toluene 0.4 0.4 0.0


m.p-Xylenes 0.5 0.5 NE

o-Xylene 4.1 5.4 NE





Comments:

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Merrion Oil and Gas

Sample Matrix: Water Report Date: 06/12/94 Lab ID: MB Date Analyzed: 06/12/94



(PPb)

Benzene ND 0.2

Toluene ND 0.2

Ethylbenzene ND 0.2

m,p-Xylenes ND 0.2

o-Xylene ND 0.2


Quality Control: Surrogate Percent Recovery Acceptance Limits



Comments:

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Mrs. Sullivan:



Sincerely,


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Case Narrative

On June 10,1994, four samples were submitted to Inter-Mountain Laboratories - Farmington for analysis. The samples were received cool and intact and were designated #1, #2, #3, #4. Analyses for Benzene-Toluene-Ethylbenzene-Xylenes (BTEX) and Total Petroleum Hydrocarbons (TPH) were performed on the water samples as per the accompanying Chain of Custody document.

BTEX analysis on the samples was performed by EPA Method 5030, Purge and Trap, and EPA Method 8020, Aromatic Volatile Hydrocarbons, using an Ol Analytical 4560 Purge and Trap and a Hewlett-Packard 5890 Gas Chromatograph, equipped with a photoionization detector. Detectable levels of BTEX analytes were found in the sample as indicated in the enclosed report.


It is the policy of this laboratory to employ, whenever possible, preparatory and analytical methods which have been approved by regulatory agencies. The methods used in the analyses of the samples reported herein are found in Test Methods for Evaluation of Solid Waste. SW-846, USEPA, 1986 and Methods for Chemical Analysis of Water and Wastes. EPA-600/4-79-020, USEPA, 1983.


Sincerely,


Inter-mountain Laboratories, ln<



Merrion Oil and Gas

Project: Canada Mesa #3 Date Reported: 06/22/94 Matrix: Water Date Sampled: 06/09/94 Condition: Intact/Cool Date Received: 06/10/94

Date Extracted: 06/13/94 Date Analyzed: 06/14/94

Sample ID Lab ID Result Detection {mg/L) Limit

#1 G00688 ND 1 #2 G00689 ND 1 #3 G00690 ND 1 #4 G00691 4.0 1

References:




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Merrion Oil and Gas


Canada Mesa #3 #1 G00688 Water Cool/Intact


06/22/94 06/09/94 06/10/94

NA 06/17/94


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(PPb)

Benzene ND 0.2

Toluene ND 0.2

Ethylbenzene ND 0.2

m.p-Xylenes ND 0.2

o-Xylene ND 0.2





Comments:

Analyst Review

Inter-fTlountain Laboratories, In



Merrion Oil and Gas




06/22/94 06/09/94 06/10/94

NA 06/17/94



(PPb)

Benzene 0.4 0.2

Toluene ND 0.2

Ethylbenzene 2.7 0.2

m.p-Xylenes ND 0.2

o-Xylene ND 0.2





Comments:

Analyst Review




Merrion Oil and Gas




06/22/94 06/09/94 06/10/94

NA 06/17/94



Benzene ND 0.2

Toluene ND 0.2

Ethylbenzene ND 0.2

m.p-Xylenes ND 0.2

o-Xylene ND 0.2





Comments:

Analyst Review

Inter-mountain Laboratories, Ini



Merrion Oil and Gas




06/22/94 06/09/94 06/10/94

NA 06/18/94



Benzene ND 0.2

Toluene 0.2 0.2

Ethylbenzene ND 0.2

m.p-Xylenes 0.3 0.2

o-Xylene ND 0.2





Comments:

Review

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TOTAL PETROLEUM HYDROCARBONS Quality Assurance/Quality Control

Merrion Oil and Gas

Project: Canada Mesa #3 Matrix: Water Condition: intact/Cool


06/21/94 06/09/94 06/10/94 06/13/94 06/14/94


Detection Lab ID Result Limit

MB ND 1


References:



Analyst: t£»xi Reviewed:

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Duplicate Analysis



Target Analyte Duplicate Concentration (ppb)

Original Concentration (ppb) % Difference

Benzene ND ND NA

Toluene ND ND NA


m.p-Xylenes ND ND NE

o-Xylene ND ND NE





Comments:

Analyst Review

Into*-mountain Laboratories, In



Matrix Spike Analysis



Target Analyte Spiked Sample

Result in ng Sampie result

in ng Spike Added

(ng) % Recovery

Acceptance Limits (%)

Benzene 44.74 0.00 45 99.4% 39-150

Toluene 46.63 1.00 45 101.4% 32-160

Ethylbenzene 46.79 0.33 45 103.2% 46-148

m.p-Xylenes 93.71 1.64 90 102.3% NE

o-Xylene 96.80 0.20 90 107.3% NE

ND - Analyte not detected at the stated detection limit. NA - Not applicable or not calculated. NE - Spike acceptance range not established by the EPA.




Comments:

Review

Intf (-mountain Laboratories, ln<




Merrion Oil and Gas

Sample Matrix: Water Report Date: 06/22/94 Lab ID: MB Date Analyzed: 06/18/94



(PPb)

Benzene ND 0.2

Toluene ND 0.2

Ethylbenzene ND 0.2

m.p-Xylenes ND 0.2

o-Xylene ND 0.2





Comments:

Analyst Review

STATE OF NEW MEXICO

ENERGY, MINERALS AND NATURAL RESOURCES DEPARTMENT OIL CONSERVATION DIVISION

2040 S. PACHECO SANTA FE, NEW MEXICO 87505

(505! 827-7131

July 10, 1998

CERTIFIED MAIL RETURN RECEIPT NO. Z-235-437-310

Ms. Rachel Dunn Merrion Oil & Gas P.O. Box 840 Farmington, New Mexico 87499

RE: GROUND WATER CONTAMINATION OSBORN #1, CLU #302 AND CANADA MESA #3 WELL SITES

Dear Ms. Dunn:

On August 23, 1994, the New Mexico Oil Conservation Division (OCD) requested information from Merrion Oil & Gas (MOG) regarding ground water contamination at the Osborn #1, CLU #302 and Canada Mesa #3 well sites. A review of the OCD's files shows that to date the OCD has not received this requested information.

The OCD requires that MOG submit this previously required information to the OCD by August 7, 1998. The information will be submitted to the OCD Santa Fe Office with a copy provided to the OCD Aztec District Office.

If you have any questions, please contact me at (505) 827-7154.

Sincerely.

William C. Olson Hydrologist Environmental Bureau

xc: Denny Foust, OCD Aztec District Office

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CERTIFIED MAIL RETURN RECEIPT NO. P-lll-334-157

Ms. Rachel Dunn Merrion O i l & Gas P.O. Box 840 Farmington, New Mexico 87499

RE: GROUND WATER CONTAMINATION OSBORN #1, FAWKES #1, CLU #302, CANADA MESA #3 WELL SITES SAN JUAN COUNTY, NEW MEXICO

Dear Ms. Dunn:

The New Mexico O i l Conservation Division (OCD) i s i n the process of reviewing Merrion O i l & Gas' (MOG) June 20, 1994 and A p r i l 28, 1994 correspondence. These documents present the results of water q u a l i t y sampling of ground water during the closure of unlined p i t s at the Osborn #1, Fawkes #1, CLU #302 and Canada Mesa #3 well s i t e s which are operated by MOG.

In order t o complete a review of the above referenced documents, the OCD requests that MOG provide the following information:

1. A map f o r each well s i t e showing the locations of a l l s o i l and ground water sampling points.

2. The ground water sampling procedures used at each s i t e .

3. An explanation f o r the discrepancy i n ground water a n a l y t i c a l sampling resu l t s between d i f f e r e n t sampling events at the Osborn #1 and Fawkes #1 well s i t e s .

Submission of the above information w i l l allow the OCD to complete a review of these documents.

I f you have any questions, please c a l l me at (505) 827-5885.

William C. Olson Hydrogeologist Environmental Bureau

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M E R R I O N OIL & GAS

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June 20,1994

Mr. Bill Olson NMOCD POBox 2088 Santa Fe, NM 87504

Dear Mr. Olson:

As you requested, I am sending you a list of wells that we have encountered ground water on along with the laboratory results.

1. Osborn #1: The first water samples taken were analyzed by Envirotech. We feel that these samples are not accurate due to improper sampling procedures. (Dirt in the sample jars.) The second set of samples were taken to Intermountain Lab, these show a small amount of contamination.

2. Fawkes #1: The first set of samples on this well were also taken to Envirotech and we feel are not accurate due to sampling procedures. The second set of samples taken to Intermountain Lab show no contamination in the ground water. We have already submitted a closure report for this well.

3. CLU #302: One ground water sample was taken from the center of the pit, this shows contamination. A second ground water sample was taken from the center ofthe pit which shows slight contamination and a third water sample taken approx. 10' down gradient shows no contamination.

4. Canada Mesa #3: (See attached location diagram). Over 800 cubic yards of stained soil was excavated from the large pit and composted on location. Ground water sample at location # 1 showed a small amount of contamination and sample #2 showed no contamination. We estimated that the hydrocarbons hit the ground water and moved along the water surface approx. 30' in all directions from the pit. Since the water samples were not overly contarninated we feel that the water itself did not absorb the heavy hydrocarbons.

Sincerely,

Margi Sullivan Engineering Technician

Cc: Denny Foust

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F a r m i n g t o n , N e w M e x i c o 8 7 4 0 1


Merrion Oil and Gas



06/14/94 6/6-7/1994

06/08/94 06/10/94 06/10/94

Sample ID Lab ID Result (mg/t>

Detection Limit

CLU 302 #1 G00657 98 25 CLU 302 #2 G00658 ND 1 Canada Mesa #3 G00659 ND 1


References:



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Inter-mountain Laboratories, Inc.i

2506 W. Main Street

Farmington. New Mexico 87401


Merrion Oil and Gas


Quality Control:

Reference:





Benzene 8.7 P V 1.0

Toluene 2 1.0

Ethylbenzene 1.3 <X- 1.0

m.p-Xylenes 9.9 Jy 1.0

o-Xylene ND 1.0

06/14/94 06/06/94 06/08/94

NA 06/13/94





Comments:

Analyst l/HVV

Review

Inter-mountain Laboratories, In i

2 5 0 6 W . M a i n S t ree t



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Comments:


Merrion Oil and Gas



Target Analyte Concentration (ppb)


Benzene ND 0.2

Toluene ND 0.2

Ethylbenzene ND 0.2

m.p-Xylenes ND 0.2

o-Xylene ND 0.2

06/14/94 06/06/94 06/08/94

NA 06/13/94





Analyst J0d

Review

Intermountain Laboratories, Inc.

2506 W. Main Street



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Merrion Oil and Gas

CLU # 302 Date Reported: 05/31/94 Soil Date Sampled: 05/04/94 Cool/Intact Date Received: 05/04/94

Date Extracted: 05/24/94 Date Analyzed: 05/24/94

Sample ID Lab ID Result Detection (mg/kg) Limit

CLU 302 #1 G00371 180 50 CLU 302 #2 G00372 26,800 800 CLU 302 #3 G00373 46,000 100 CLU 302 #4 G00374 1,800 70


References:


Method 3550: Ultrasonic Extraction of Non-Volatile and Semi-Volatile Organic Compounds from Solids, USEPA SW-846, Sept. 1986.

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Intermountain Laboratories, Inc.

2506 W. Main Street




CLU #302 CLU 302 #1 G00371 Water Cool/Intact

Merrion Oii and Gas

\JJCSJJ Of Report Date: Date Sampled: Date Received: Date Extracted: Date Analyzed:

05/31/94 05/04/94 05/04/94

NA 05/24/94

Target Analyte Concentration Detection Limit

Benzene 248 Wvf,W 5.0

Toluene 362 0W 5.0

Ethylbenzene 143 0\u 5.0

m.p-Xylenes 5.0

o-Xylene 450) 5.0





Comments:

Analyst Review



Merrion Oil and Gas

2506 W. Main Street



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Comments:

CLU #302 CLU 302 #2 G00372 Soil Cool/Intact

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Target Anaiyte Concentration Detection Limit (ppm)

Benzene ND 1.0

Toluene ND 1.0

Ethylbenzene 2,890 1.0

m,p-Xylenes 3,570 1.0

o-Xylene 6,000 1.0

05/31/94 05/04/94 05/04/94 05/23/94 05/24/94



'Bromofiuorobenzene 121.1 74-121%


'Surrogate high due to matrix interference

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Review

Jnter-mountain Laboratories, Inc.

2506 W. Main Street



Merrion Oil and Gas


Quality Control:

Reference:


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Target Analyte Concentration {PPb)

Detection Limit (ppm)

Benzene ND 1.0

Toluene 1,520 1.0

Ethylbenzene 6,000 1.0

m.p-Xylenes 9,840 1.0

o-Xylene 6,530 1.0

05/31/94 05/04/94 05/04/94 05/23/94 05/24/94



'Bromofiuorobenzene 131.0 74 -121%


Comments: 'Surrogate high due to matrix interference

Analyst Review

.inter-mountain Laboratories, Inc.1


Merrion Oil and Gas

2506 W. Main Street




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05/31/94 05/04/94 05/04/94 05/23/94 05/24/94

Quality Control:

Reference:

Comments:



(PPb)

Benzene ND 9.5

Toluene 12.6 9.5

Ethylbenzene 36.5 9.5

m.p-Xylenes 78.3 9.5

o-Xylene 56.4 9.5



'Bromofiuorobenzene 124.3 74 -121%


'Surrogate high due to matrix interference

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