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2023
Evaluation of Fourth Generation Agent Sample Collection from Surfaces, Water, and Soil
(PUBLISHED REPORT) [Published : Aug 01, 2023]
Lack of surface sampling and analysis methods are available to identify potential toxic byproducts of Novichok agents. While Novichok agents were sampled and analyzed, there was not much information to support and/or investigate potential breakdown/byproducts from environmental F...
Impact of Filter Material and Holding Time on Spore Sampling Efficiency in Water
(JOURNAL) [Published : Feb 01, 2023]
Bacillus anthracis and other environmentally persistent pathogens pose a significant threat to human and environmental health. If contamination is spread over a wide area (e.g., resulting from a bioterrorism or biowarfare incident), readily deployable and scalable sample collecti...
Monitoring spore washoff during a biological contamination incident response using automated stormwater samplers and sensors to predict contamination movement
(JOURNAL) [Published : Nov 01, 2023]
This study examined the washoff of Bacillus globigii (Bg) spores from concrete, asphalt, and grass surfaces by stormwater.  Bg is a nonpathogenic surrogate for Bacillus anthracis, which is a biological select agent. Areas (2.74 m x 7.62 m) of concrete, grass, and asphalt were ino...
Sample Collection Information Document for Chemicals, Radiochemicals, Pathogens and Biotoxins: Companion to Selected Analytical Methods for Environmental Remediation and Recovery (SAM) 2022
(PUBLISHED REPORT) [Published : Apr 25, 2023]
The SCID is a companion document to the SAM document and will need to be updated to match the SAM 2022 document. Revisions continue from STRAP3. Supports ESAM.
2022
Development of Field-Executable Sample Collection Protocols for USCG Assets following a Biological Incident
(PUBLISHED REPORT) [Published : Aug 01, 2022]
This study was conducted to help the USCG recover rapidly following a biological contamination incident and return assets to duty. Determination of asset contamination status is necessary to make decisions regarding asset safety and deployability. The outcome of the study describ...
Evaluation of Sample Processing Methods to Improve Detection of Bacillus anthracis in Difficult Sample Matrices
(JOURNAL) [Published : Oct 01, 2022]
Sub-product reports the evaluation and development of sampling extraction and processing procedures for difficult matrices samples. Such samples may contain high organic and environmental material, which will be challenging to process and analyze using the existing bio agent samp...
Notes from the Field: Burkholderia pseudomallei Detected in a Racoon Carcass Linked to a Multistate Aromatherapy-Associated Melioidosis Outbreak — Texas, 2022
(NEWSLETTER ARTICLE) [Published : Dec 16, 2022]
Short communication to document the activities surrounding a CDC Melioidosis investigation. Communication to be published in CDC's MMWR, an online periodical of short communications about infection disease outbreaks and incidents.
Protocol for Collection of Water Samples for Detection of Pathogens and Biothreat Agents
(PUBLISHED REPORT) [Published : Sep 30, 2022]
This document describes procedures for collecting and concentrating water samples in a field setting for waterborne pathogen and biothreat agent detection. The methods describe water sampling by concentrating large volumes of water in the field via dead-end ultrafiltration (DEUF)...
Selected Analytical Methods for Environmental Remediation and Recovery (SAM) 2022
(PUBLISHED REPORT) [Published : Sep 30, 2022]
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA’s) Selected Analytical Methods for Environmental Remediation and Recovery (SAM) represents the latest step in an ongoing effort of EPA’s Homeland Security Research Program (HSRP) to provide selected analytical methods to laboratorie...
2021
Collection of Air Samples Potentially Contaminated with Microbiological Agents Using Impingers, Impactors, and Low-Volume Filters
(PUBLISHED REPORT) [Published : May 21, 2021]
This document provides step-by-step instructions for the use of impingers, impacters and filters to collect samples from air potentially contaminated with pathogens. It is intended to be used in conjunction with the analytical methods listed in U.S. Environmental Protection Agenc...
Collection of Microbiological Agent Samples from Potentially Contaminated Porous Surfaces Using Microvacuum Techniques
(PUBLISHED REPORT) [Published : May 21, 2021]
This document provides step-by-step instructions for the use of vacuum filter cassettes to collect samples from surfaces potentially contaminated with pathogens. It is intended to be used in conjunction with the analytical methods listed in U.S. Environmental Protection Agency&rs...
Collection of Surface Samples Potentially Contaminated with Microbiological Agents Using Swabs, Sponge Sticks and Wipes
(PUBLISHED REPORT) [Published : May 28, 2021]
This document provides step-by-step instructions for the use of swabs, wipes, and sponge-sticks to collect samples from surfaces potentially contaminated with microbiological agents. It is intended to be used in conjunction with the analytical methods listed in U.S. Environmental...
Evaluation and Testing of Outdoor Surface Sample Collection and Analysis Methods
(PUBLISHED REPORT) [Published : Sep 01, 2021]
Technical report documenting surface sample collection by traditional methods (sponge wipe, vacuum cassettes) on surfaces common to US Coast Guard assets, over a 6-month duration. Culture- and molecular-based analysis methods were evaluated for sensitivity from these samples. In ...
Evaluation of a Modified Rapid Viability-Polymerase Chain Reaction Method for Bacillus atrophaeus Spores in Water Matrices
(JOURNAL) [Published : Sep 09, 2021]
A rapid method that provides information on the viability of organisms is needed to protect public health and ensure that remediation efforts following a release of a biological agent are effective. The rapid viability-polymerase chain reaction (RV-PCR) method combines broth cult...
2020
Analysis of Aggressive Air Sampling for Bacillus anthracis Indoors
(PUBLISHED REPORT) [Published : Oct 30, 2020]
The primary objectives of this project research effort were to analyze the potential for application of an aggressive air sampling (AAS) technique for measurement of spores resulting from a dissemination of a biological agent, Bacillus anthracis (Ba), in an indoor environment and...
Biological Sampling Training Simulator
(DATA/SOFTWARE) [Published : Jun 05, 2020]
This training platform seeks to reduce the burden associated with planning and conducting full-scale disaster exercises by creating an immersive experience that allows the user to explore and interact with their environment through the use of VR, while outside the potentially con...
Comparison of surface sampling methods for an extended duration outdoor biological contamination study
(JOURNAL) [Published : Jun 24, 2020]
Bacillus anthracis, the causative agent for anthrax, is a dangerous pathogen to humans and has a history as a bioterrorism agent. While sampling methods have been developed and evaluated for characterizing and clearing contaminated indoor sites, the performance of these sampling ...
Guide for Development of Sample Collection Plans for Radiochemical Analytes in Outdoor Building and Infrastructure Materials Following Homeland Security Incidents
(PUBLISHED REPORT) [Published : Jun 01, 2020]
Report/The information in this document is intended to apply to the development of SCPs for cleanup of outdoor building and infrastructure materials contaminated with radioactivity following a homeland security-related incident.
Sample Collection Procedures for Radiochemical Analytes in Environmental Matrices Report
(PUBLISHED REPORT) [Published : Dec 30, 2020]
Use of the procedure by EPA or EPA contracted sample collectors will ensure that quality samples are collected to support laboratory analysis.
2019
The Use of Hollow Fiber Dialysis Filters Operated in Axial Flow Mode for Recovery of Microorganisms in Large Volume Water Samples with High Loadings of Particulate Matter
(JOURNAL) [Published : Apr 05, 2019]
The objective of this study was to evaluate axial flow hollow fiber ultrafiltration (HFUF) in the recovery of target organisms in large volumes of turbid water that would be similar to water encountered in the cleanup of a biologically contaminated area such as the B. anthracis c...
2018
Alternative Fast Analysis Method for Cellulose Sponge Surface Sampling Wipes with Low Concentrations of Bacillus Spores
(JOURNAL) [Published : Nov 16, 2018]
Environmental sampling is a critical component of the post decontamination verification process following a bioterrorism event. This journal article describes work performed to produce a less labor-intensive method for processing cellulose sponge-wipes used for sampling areas pot...
Best Practices to Minimize Laboratory Resources for Waste Characterization During a Wide-Area Release of Chemical Warfare Agents
(PUBLISHED REPORT) [Published : Sep 13, 2018]
The report is intended to be applicable to consequence management activities that EPA will be involved with and will require waste characterization. This best practices document is intended to be general and all-hazards in nature, applicable to a multitude of settings, and to pro...
Sampling, Laboratory and Data Considerations for Microbial Data Collected in the Field
(PUBLISHED REPORT) [Published : Jul 26, 2018]
Report: An informational companion to the MicroSAP tool which includes considerations for sampling, analysis, and data interpretation that users might include in a sampling and analysis plan being developed for a microbiological contamination incident.