Analytical Methods
The following is information on analytical methods which have been developed to assess some specific substances referred to in the Contaminated Sites Regulation. Please consult the British Columbia Environmental Laboratory Manual for additional information related to analytical methods and the B.C. Environmental Laboratory Technical Advisory Committee.
Methods
Reports
Extension of Time Period for EPH Equivalency to LEPH/HEPH
For contaminated sites regulatory purposes, the equivalency of extractable petroleum hydrocarbon (EPH) data with light extractable petroleum hydrocarbon (LEPH) and heavy extractable petroleum hydrocarbon (HEPH) data has been extended to 2010 by the Director of Waste Management.
This extension will provide time for the ministry to:
- consider the results of the recent scientific / technical review of the Canadian Council of Ministers of the Environment, Canada Wide Standards for Petroleum Hydrocarbons related to the assessment and chemical analysis of petroleum hydrocarbons, and
- prepare and consult on any needed amendments to existing extractable petroleum hydrocarbon standards under the Contaminated Sites Regulation.
Ministry guidance on this matter is contained in our May 23, 2003 update: Clarification on Hydrocarbon Analytical Methods and Standards.
If you have any questions, please direct them to Glyn.Fox@gov.bc.ca.
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