Selected Analytical Methods for Remediation and Recovery (SAM)
Environmental Protection Agency, United States Federal Government (EPA)
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Open access
OVERVIEW
RESOURCE DESCRIPTION
The Selected Analytical Methods for Remediation and Recovery (SAM) database guides users in determining the proper sampling and analysis techniques for a specific chemical, radiochemical, pathogen, or biotoxin contaminant. It is used by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) during responses to chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear incidents to ensure samples are collected and analyzed consistently and accordance with best practices. The SAM database can be queried to search for methods specific to the contaminant, the sample medium type (e.g., soil, air, water), and the determinative techniques (i.e., laboratory procedures) that need to be used. The output data include sample preparation methods, analytic techniques, and special considerations specific to the contaminant and analysis techniques.
BROAD DATA CATEGORIES
- Dispersion
SPECIFIC DATA ELEMENTS
- Nuclear detonation
- Disease outbreak (natural)
- Bioterrorism