OFFICIAL SITE OF THE STATE OF NEW JERSEYField Sampling Procedures Manual
The Field Sampling Procedures Manual (FSPM) is designed to assist parties responsible for conducting environmental sampling pursuant to requirements established by the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (NJDEP). The 2024 edition has replaced the 2005 edition as the most current technical guidance associated with procedures and equipment utilized for the collection of environmental samples. Previous versions of the FSPM are available in the Guidance Library Archive.
The Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS) Sampling Fact Sheet and the 1,4-Dioxane Sampling Fact Sheet were created to supplement FSPM Chapter 3 – Contaminants of Emerging Concern and to provide environmental professionals with information on analytical methods, sampling considerations, and investigative derived waste information. Additional information is available on the Contaminants of Emerging Concern webpage.
Email Crystal Pirozek crystal.pirozek@njdepwptest.net with questions regarding the FSPM.
Field Sampling Procedures Manual – 2024 Edition
Review the Response to Comments spreadsheets and Change Logs for each Chapter.
- Introduction [pdf]
- Chapter 1 The Sampling Plan [pdf]
- 1.1 Introduction
- 1.2 The Triad Approach
- 1.3 Site History – Evaluating Existing Data/File Information
- 1.4 Defining the Physical Environment
- 1.5 Sample Locations and Numbers
- 1.6 Sample Methodology and Matrix
- 1.7 Laboratory Selection
- 1.8 Electronic Submission of Data for Site Remediation and Waste Management
- 1.9 Quality Assurance Considerations
- 1.10 Health and Safety Concerns
- Chapter 2 Quality Assurance [pdf]
- Chapter 3 Contaminants of Emerging Concern [pdf]
- 3.1 Introduction
- 3.2 What is a Contaminant of Emerging Concern
- 3.3 History and Use of Site
- 3.4 Analytical Method and Remedial Standard Challenges
- 3.5 General Sampling Considerations
- Chapter 4 Site Entry Activities [pdf]
- Chapter 5 Sampling Equipment [pdf]
- Chapter 6 Sample Collection [pdf]
- 6.1 Introduction
- 6.2 Soil Sampling
- 6.3 Rock Core Sample Collection
- 6.4 Direct Push Technology Considerations
- 6.5 Sampling Containerized Material
- 6.6 Waste and Beneficial Reuse Pile Sampling
- 6.7 Surficial Sampling
- 6.8 Surface Water and Sediment Sampling
- 6.9 Ground Water Sampling
- 6.10 Biological Sampling Procedures
- 6.11 Toxicity Test (Bioassay) Sampling
- Chapter 7 Field Data Instruments [pdf]
- 7.1 Introduction
- 7.2 Role of Field Instruments According to the NJDEP Technical Requirements for Site Remediation, N.J.A.C. 7:26E
- 7.3 Application of Field Instruments to Acquire Data
- 7.4 Choosing Appropriate Field Analytical Instruments for Contaminant Investigation
- 7.5 Field Screening Instruments/Characterization Tools
- 7.6 Data Quality Levels for Implementation of Field Analytical Methods
- 7.7 Quality Assurance Requirements
- 7.8 Field Data Deliverables Format
- 7.9 Data Management Plan
- Chapter 8 Geophysical Techniques [pdf]
- Chapter 9 Soil Gas Surveys [pdf]
- 9.1 Introduction
- 9.2 Vapor Transport Theory
- 9.3 Soil Gas Generation and Movement
- 9.4 Site Specific Characteristics
- 9.5 Investigation Sampling Designs
- 9.6 Active Sample Collection Methodologies
- 9.7 Passive Sample Collection Methodologies
- 9.8 Soil Gas Sample Containers
- 9.9 Analytical Methodologies
- 9.10 Quality Assurance/Quality Control
- 9.11 Soil Gas Data Interpretation
- 9.12 Data Reporting
- Chapter 10 Documentation [pdf]
- Chapter 11 Hazardous Sample Shipment [pdf]
- Chapter 12 Radiological Assessment [pdf]
- 12.1 Introduction
- 12.2 Categories of Radioactive Materials
- 12.3 Applicability
- 12.4 Oversight
- 12.5 The Planning Stage (Data Life Cycle)
- 12.6 Site Identification/Historical Site Assessment
- 12.7 The Scoping Survey
- 12.8 The Characterization Survey
- 12.9 The Remedial Action Support Survey
- 12.10 The Final Status Survey
- Chapter 13 Personnel Protection [pdf]
FSPM
- Glossary of Terms [pdf]
- Acronyms
- Training / Information
- Field Sampling Procedures Technical Guidance Committee [pdf]
- FSPM Manual 2005 Edition (archive)