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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

[Investment Company Act Release No. 28355; 812-13537]

Advanced Series Trust, et al.; Notice of Application

August 8, 2008.
AGENCY: Securities and Exchange Commission (``Commission'').

ACTION: Notice of an application under section 6(c) of the Investment
Company Act of 1940 (the ``Act'') for an exemption from rule 12d1-2(a)
under the Act.

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Summary of Application: Applicants request an order to permit
registered open-end management investment companies relying on rule
12d1-2 under the Act to invest in certain financial instruments.

Applicants: Advanced Series Trust (the ``AST Trust''), The Prudential
Series Fund (the ``PSF Trust'' and, together with the AST Trust, the
``Trusts''), AST Investment Services, Inc. (``AST''), Prudential
Investments LLC (``PI''), Prudential Annuities Distributors, Inc.
(``PAD''), and Prudential Investment Management Services LLC
(``PIMS'').

Filing Dates: The application was filed on June 2, 2008. Applicants
have agreed to file an amendment during the notice period, the
substance of which is reflected in this notice.

Hearing or Notification of Hearing: An order granting the application
will be issued unless the Commission orders a hearing. Interested
persons may request a hearing by writing to the Commission's Secretary
and serving applicants with a copy of the request, personally or by
mail. Hearing requests should be received by the Commission by 5:30
p.m. on September 2, 2008 and should be accompanied by proof of service
on applicants, in the form of an affidavit or, for lawyers, a
certificate of service. Hearing requests should state the nature of the
writer's interest, the reason for the request, and the issues
contested. Persons may request notification of a hearing by writing to
the Commission's Secretary.

ADDRESSES: Secretary, U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, 100 F
Street, NE., Washington, DC 20549-1090; Applicants, c/o John P.
Schwartz, Prudential Investments LLC, Gateway Center Three, 100
Mulberry Street, Fourth Floor, Newark, New Jersey 07102-4061.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:  Stephen P. Smith, Research
Specialist, at<PHONE_NUMBER> or Julia Kim Gilmer, Branch Chief, at
(202) 551-6871 (Division of Investment Management, Office of Investment
Company Regulation).

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The following is a summary of the
application. The complete application may be obtained for a fee at the
Commission's Public Reference Room, 100 F Street, NE., Washington, DC
20549-1520 (telephone<PHONE_NUMBER>).

Applicants' Representations

    1. The AST Trust is organized as a Massachusetts business trust and
the PSF Trust is organized as a Delaware statutory trust. The Trusts
are registered under the Act as open-end management investment
companies. Applicants request the exemption to the extent necessary to
permit any existing or future registered open-end management investment
company or series thereof advised by AST or PI or an entity
controlling, controlled by, or under common control with AST or PI and
which invests in other registered open-end management investment
companies in reliance on section 12(d)(1)(G) of the Act, and which is
also eligible to invest in securities (as defined in section 2(a)(36)
of the Act) in reliance on rule 12d1-2 under the Act (together with the
Trusts and their series, the ``Applicant Funds''), to also invest, to
the extent consistent with its investment objective, policies,
strategies and limitations, in financial instruments that may not be
securities within the meaning of section 2(a)(36) of the Act (``Other
Investments'').
    2. AST and PI serve as the investment advisers for the Applicant
Funds that are organized as series of the AST Trust, while PI serves as
the sole investment adviser for the Applicant Funds that are organized
as series of the PSF Trust. AST is organized as a Connecticut
corporation while PI is organized as a New York limited liability
company. Each of AST and PI is a wholly owned, indirect subsidiary of
Prudential Financial Inc. and a registered investment adviser under the
Investment Advisers Act of 1940, as amended. PAD, a Delaware
corporation, and PIMS, a Delaware limited liability company, each a
registered broker-dealer under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as
amended (the ``Exchange Act''), serve as co-distributors for the AST
Trust. PIMS serves as the sole distributor for the PSF Trust.
    3. Consistent with its fiduciary obligations under the Act, each
Applicant Fund's board of trustees will review the advisory fees
charged by the Applicant Fund's investment adviser to ensure that they
are based on services

provided that are in addition to, rather than duplicative of, services
provided pursuant to the advisory agreement of any investment company
in which the Applicant Fund may invest.

Applicants' Legal Analysis

    1. Section 12(d)(1)(A) of the Act provides that no registered
investment company (``acquiring company'') may acquire securities of
another investment company (``acquired company'') if such securities
represent more than 3% of the acquired company's outstanding voting
stock or more than 5% of the acquiring company's total assets, or if
such securities, together with the securities of other investment
companies, represent more than 10% of the acquiring company's total
assets. Section 12(d)(1)(B) of the Act provides that no registered
open-end investment company may sell its securities to another
investment company if the sale will cause the acquiring company to own
more than 3% of the acquired company's voting stock, or cause more than
10% of the acquired company's voting stock to be owned by investment
companies.
    2. Section 12(d)(1)(G) of the Act provides that section 12(d)(1)
will not apply to securities of an acquired company purchased by an
acquiring company if: (i) The acquired company and acquiring company
are part of the same group of investment companies; (ii) the acquiring
company holds only securities of acquired companies that are part of
the same group of investment companies, government securities, and
short-term paper; (iii) the aggregate sales loads and distribution fees
of the acquiring company and the acquired company are not excessive
under rules adopted pursuant to section 22(b) or section 22(c) of the
Act by a securities association registered under section 15A of the
Exchange Act or by the Commission; and (iv) the acquired company has a
policy that prohibits it from acquiring securities of registered open-
end management investment companies or registered unit investment
trusts in reliance on section 12(d)(1)(F) or (G) of the Act.
    3. Rule 12d1-2 under the Act permits a registered open-end
investment company or a registered unit investment trust that relies on
section 12(d)(1)(G) of the Act to acquire, in addition to securities
issued by another registered investment company in the same group of
investment companies, government securities, and short-term paper: (i)
Securities issued by an investment company that is not in the same
group of investment companies, when the acquisition is in reliance on
section 12(d)(1)(A) or 12(d)(1)(F) of the Act; (ii) securities (other
than securities issued by an investment company); and (iii) securities
issued by a money market fund, when the investment is made in reliance
on rule 12d1-1 under the Act. For the purposes of rule 12d1-2,
``securities'' means any security as that term is defined in section
2(a)(36) of the Act.
    4. Section 6(c) of the Act provides that the Commission may exempt
any person, security, or transaction from any provision of the Act, or
from any rule under the Act, if such exemption is necessary or
appropriate in the public interest and consistent with the protection
of investors and the purposes fairly intended by the policy and
provisions of the Act.
    5. The Applicants state that the proposed arrangement would comply
with the provisions of rule 12d1-2 under the Act, but for the fact that
the Applicant Funds may invest a portion of their assets in Other
Investments. Applicants request an order under section 6(c) of the Act
for an exemption from rule 12d1-2(a) to allow the Applicant Funds to
invest in Other Investments. The Applicants state that permitting the
Applicant Funds to invest in Other Investments as described in the
application would not raise any of the concerns that the requirements
of section 12(d)(1) of the Act were designed to address.

Applicants' Condition

    The Applicants agree that any order granting the requested relief
will be subject to the following condition:
    Applicants will comply with all provisions of rule 12d1-2 under the
Act, except for paragraph (a)(2), to the extent that it restricts any
Applicant Fund from investing in Other Investments as described in the
application.

    For the Commission, by the Division of Investment Management,
under delegated authority.
Florence E. Harmon,
Acting Secretary.
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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY

Federal Energy Regulatory Commission

[Docket No. ID-3845-002]

Niggli, Michael R.; Notice of Filing

    Take notice that on June 11, 2020, Michael R. Niggli, submitted for
filing, an application for authority to hold interlocking positions,
pursuant to section 305(b) of the Federal Power Act, 16 U.S.C. 825d
(b), Part 45 of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission's Rules of
Practice and Procedure, 18 CFR part 45.8 (2019).
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considered by the Commission in determining the appropriate action to
be taken, but will not serve to make protestants parties to the
proceeding. Any person wishing to become a party must file a notice of
intervention or motion to intervene, as appropriate. Such notices,
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    The Commission strongly encourages electronic filings of comments,
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    Comment Date: 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time on July 2, 2020.

    Dated: June 12, 2020.
Kimberly D. Bose,
Secretary.
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ENVIRONMENTAL SAMPLING ANALYSIS

AND RESULTS: FIELD ACTIVITY

DATA STANDARD

Standard No.: EX000004.2

July 10, 2009

This standard has been produced through the

Exchange Network Leadership Council (ENLC).

The Exchange Network Leadership Council (ENLC) is a partnership among US
EPA, States and Tribal partners to promote the efficient sharing of
environmental information through the efficient management of the
Exchange Network development and adoption of data standards. More
information about is available at www.exchangenetwork.net/standards
HYPERLINK "http://"   .

Foreword

The Exchange Network Leadership Council (ENLC) is a partnership among US
EPA, States and Tribal partners to develop and agree upon data standards
for environmental information collection and exchange.  The Council
seeks to promote efficient sharing of environmental information between
State, US EPA and Tribal partners through the development of data
standards.  More information about data standards is available at
http://www.exchangenetwork.net/standards.

INTRODUCTION

Environmental information is a key tool in the effective management of
our environmental resources and human health conditions.  As a result,
much effort goes into data acquisition, management, maintenance,
exchange, and oversight.  Greater access is the goal of many data
consumers, and data managers. Providers invest significant resources
meeting their requirements. In response, many data providers are
improving access as they post usable copies of their environmental
information on the web.  These efforts are a vast improvement over
previous conditions; however, there is a growing desire and need to both
provide and receive data in a clearly defined and a uniform way.  Data
from multiple sources can then be aggregated and used without the
inherent variations that exist between data sets across agencies.

1.1	Scope

Environmental Sampling Analysis and Results (ESAR): Field Activity Data
Standard provides a group of data elements that are used to exchange
information about field activities.  The field activity data standard
provides information about the contacts, collection method, sample
identification, collection date/time, depth/altitude, observation notes,
sample characteristics, batch and shipping activities. Whenever a
reference is made to "Field Activity", the "Monitoring Location" and if
applicable "Project" identification must be specified to distinguish the
project and monitoring location that apply to the field activity.

1.2	Revision History

Date	Version	Description

January 6, 2006	EX000004.1	Initial Environmental Data Standards Council
Adoption

July 22, 2008	EX000004.2	Modification of data standard to incorporate
additional water quality and biological data elements.

1.3	References to Other Data Standards

This standard relies on other standards to make it complete and provide
the necessary support. As such users should consider the references to
other data standards noted below as integral to the ESAR: Field Activity
Data Standard. These include:

Contact Information [EX000019.2] Data Standard

Facility Site Identification [EX000020.2] Data Standard

Attached Binary Object EX000006.1] Data Standard

Equipment [EX000009.1] Data Standard

Measure [EX000010.1] Data Standard

Method [EX000011.1] Data Standard

Sample Handling [EX000014.1] Data Standard

Representation of Date and Time [EX000013.1] Data Standard

1.4	Terms and Definitions

For the purposes of this document, the following terms and definitions
apply.

Term	Definition

Field Activity	Field monitoring activities, including the collection of
a physical sample, measurement, and/or observation where one or more of
the results will be described or quantified.

1.5	Implementation

Users are encouraged to use the XML registry housed on the Exchange
Network Web site to download schema components for the construction of
XML schema flows ( HYPERLINK "http://www.exchangenetwork.net/"
http://www.exchangenetwork.net ).

1.6	Document Structure

The structure of this document is briefly described below:

Section 2.0 ESAR: Field Activity Diagram illustrates the principal data
groupings contained within this standard.

Section 3.0 ESAR: Field Activity Data Standard Table provides
information on the high level, intermediate and elemental field activity
data groupings.  Where applicable, for each level of this data standard
a definition, XML tag, note(s), example list of values and format are
provided. The format column lists the required number of characters for
the associated data element, where “A” specifies alphanumeric,
“N” designates numeric, “G” is used for grouping and “D” for
time and date elements.

Data Element Numbering: For purposes of clarity and to enhance
understanding of data standard hierarchy and relationships, each data
group is numerically classified from the primary to the elemental level.

Code and Identifier Metadata: Metadata, are defined here as data about
data or data elements, that includes their descriptions and/or any
needed context setting information required to identify the origin,
conditions of use, interpretation, or understanding  the information
being exchanged or transferred.  (Adapted from ISO/IEC 2382-17:1999
Information Technology Vocabulary—Part 17: Databases 17.06.05
metadata). Based on the business need, additional metadata may be
required to sufficiently describe an identifier or a code. A note
regarding this additional metadata is included in the notes column for
identifier and code elements. Additional metadata for identifiers may
include:

Code List Identifier, which is a standardized reference to the context
or source of the set of codes

Additional metadata for codes may include:

Code List Identifier, which is a standardized reference to the context
or source of the set of codes

Code List Version Identifier, which identifies the particular version of
the set of codes.

Code List Version Agency Identifier, which identifies the agency
responsible for maintaining the set of codes

Code List Name, which describes the corresponding name for which the
code represents

Appendix A, ESAR: Field Activity Data Standard Structure Diagram
illustrates the hierarchical classification of the field activity data
standard. This diagram enables business and technical users of this
standard to quickly understand its general content and complexity.
Appendix B, lists the references for the ESAR Field Activity Document.

ENVIRONMENTAL SAMPLING, ANALYSIS AND RESULTS: FIELD ACTIVITY 	DIAGRAM

This diagram specifies the major data groups for the ESAR: Field
Activity Data Standard.

ENVIRONMENTAL SAMPLING, ANALYSIS AND RESULTS: FIELD ACTIVITY DATA
STANDARD TABLE

1.0	Field Activity Point of Contact

	Definition:	Identifies the organization or person where questions about
the field activities including sample collection, continuous
monitoring, field measurements and/or observations may be directed.

	Relationship:	None.

	Notes:		Refer to the Contact Information [EX000019.2] Data Standard.

			The following items may be needed:

				Individual Full Name

				Organization Formal Name

				Affiliation Type

				Mailing Address

				Supplemental Address Text

				Mailing Address City Name

				Mailing Address State Name

				Mailing Address State Code

				Mailing Address Country Name

				Mailing Address Country Code

				Mailing Address Zip Code/International Postal Code

				Telephone Number

				Telephone Number Type Name

				Electronic Address Text

				Electronic Address Type Name

	XML Tag:	FieldActivityPointoContact

2.0	Field Activity Identification

	Definition:	The designators that uniquely identify a field activity at
a monitoring location within a project.

	Relationship:	None.

	Notes:		If all field activities are activities that result in samples,
the elements in this section could be referred to as Sample
Identification (e.g. Sample Identifier, Sample Type) instead of Field
Activity Identification.

				Note: Based on the business need, additional metadata may be
required to sufficiently describe an identifier. This 					additional
metadata is described in the Introduction section 1.6.d.

	XML Tag:	FieldActivityIdentification

Data Element Name	Data Element Definitions	Notes	Format	XML Tags

2.1 Field Activity Identifier	A designator used to uniquely identify a
field activity within a context.	Note: Based on the business need,
additional metadata may be required to sufficiently describe an
identifier. This additional metadata is described in the Introduction
section 1.6.d.	A	FieldActivityIdentifier

2.2 Field Activity Type	The text describing the type of field activity
being performed.	Refer to the Compositing [EX000008.1] Data Standard for
these additional data elements.

Example List of Values:

Field Measurement/ Observation-Routine Measurement/ Observation

Sample-Routine Sample

Sample-Field Replicate

Sample-Positive Control

Sample-Confirmation

Sample-Continuous Monitoring Routine Sample

Quality Control Sample-Equipment Blank

Quality Control Sample-Field Spike

Quality Control Sample-Reference Sample

Quality Control Sample-Co-located

Note: For field activities that involve compositing performed in the
field, additional data tracking may be required to fully capture the
field composite activities and composite components. 	A
FieldActivityType

3.0	Field Activity Date/Time Details

	Definition:	The date and time relating to a field activity, such as
sample collection.

	Relationship:	None.

	Notes:		The Representation of Date and Time [EX000013.1] Data Standard
will apply anytime a date is reported.

	XML Tag:	FieldActivityDateTimeDetails

Data Element Name	Data Element Definitions	Notes	Format	XML Tags

3.1 Field Activity Start Date	The starting date that a field activity
was started.	The Representation of Date and Time [EX000013.1] Data
Standard will apply anytime a date is reported.	D	FieldActivityStartDate

3.2 Field Activity Start Time	The starting time that a field activity
was started.	The Representation of Date and Time [EX000013.1] Data
Standard will apply anytime a time is reported.	D	FieldActivityStartTime

3.3 Field Activity End Date	The ending date that a field activity was
finished.	The Representation of Date and Time [EX000013.1] Data Standard
will apply anytime a date is reported.	D	FieldActivityEndDate

3.4 Field Activity End Time	The ending time that a field activity was
finished.	The Representation of Date and Time [EX000013.1] Data Standard
will apply anytime a date is reported.	D	FieldActivityEndTime

4.0	Field Activity Equipment

	Definition:	Identifies equipment or instruments used to perform a field
activity (such as sampling) and associated calibration 					information.

	Relationship:	None.

	Notes:		This may be a repeating data grouping. Refer to the Equipment
[EX000009.1] Data Standard.

				The following items may be needed:

					Equipment Identifier

					Equipment Name

					Equipment Description

					Equipment Type

					Equipment Characteristics

					Equipment Calibration

	XML Tag:	FieldActivityEquipment

5.0	Field Activity Observation

	Definition:	Observations or deviations about the events associated with
a field activity.

	Relationship:	None.

	Notes:		This may be a repeating data grouping.

	XML Tag:	FieldActivityObservation

Data Element Name	Data Element Definitions	Notes	Format	XML Tags

5.1 Field Activity Observation Text	Recorded observations or deviations
about the events associated with a field activity.	Example List of
Values:

Weather: Hot and Humid

Many Ducks Near Swimming Area

No Conductivity Readings After 2 PM- Meter Failed	A
FieldActivityObservationText

5.2 Field Activity Observation Qualifier Type	A type or classification
of event causing a deviation from an expected observation.

	Example List of Values:

Null

Natural Event

Anthropogenic Event	A	FieldActivityObservationQualifierType

5.3 Field Activity Observation Qualifier Value	The reason for a
deviation from an expected observation.

	Example List of Values:

Vandalism

Removed for Calibration

Storm Damage

Wildfire

Stratospheric Ozone Intrusion

Water Level Fell Below Probe	A	FieldActivityObservationQualifierValue

Data Element Name	Data Element Definitions	Notes	Format	XML Tags

5.4 Field Activity Observation Qualifier Concurrence Authority Text	The
authority that has concurred with an observation qualifier.	Example List
of Values:

US EPA

Wind River Environmental Quality Commission	A
FieldActivityObservationQualifierConcurrenceAuthorityText

5.5 Field Activity Observation Qualifier Concurrence Indicator	An
indicator denoting concurrence or non-concurrence on the observation
qualifier.	List of Permitted Values:

Y – yes

N – no	A	FieldActivityObservationQualifierConcurrenceIndicator

6.0	Field Activity Attached Binary Object

	Definition:	Reference documents, images, photos, GIS data layers,
laboratory materials and other electronic objects attached within
the data exchange, as well as information used to describe those objects
that pertain to a field activity (such as sampling).

	Relationship:	None.

	Notes:		Refer to the Attached Binary Object [EX000006.1] Data Standard.

			Multiple objects may be attached to data submission for each project
included in the submission. Where a binary object is 				attached, both
the type code and the title of the file must be provided. Attached
Binary Object descriptors will adhere to 				the specified technical
standards.

	XML Tag:	FieldActivityAttachedBinaryObject

7.0	Sample Collection Description

	Definition:	The information that further describes field activities
that pertain to the collection of a sample from a station within a
project.

	Relationship:	None.

	Notes:		None.

	XML Tag:	SampleCollectionDescription

Data Element Name	Data Element Definitions	Notes	Format	XML Tags

7.1 Sample Identifier	A designator used to uniquely identify a sample
within a context.	Note: Based on the business need, additional metadata
may be required to sufficiently describe an identifier. This additional
metadata is described in section 1.6.d of the Introduction to this
standard.	A	SampleIdentifier

Data Element Name	Data Element Definitions	Notes	Format	XML Tags

7.2 Sample Compliance Indicator	An indicator that denotes whether the
sample being collected is intended to be used for compliance.	List of
Permitted Values:

Y – yes

N – no	A	SampleComplianceIndicator

7.3 Sample QC Indicator	An indicator that denotes whether the sample
being collected is intended to be used for the purpose of quality
control (QC).	List of Permitted Values:

Y – yes

N – no	A	SampleQCIndicator

7.4 Sample Media Name	Name or code indicating the environmental medium
where the sample was taken.	Example List of Values:

Air

Aqueous

Biological Tissue

Biota

Non-aqueous

Pesticide

Solid	A	SampleMediaName

7.5 Sample Media Sub-division Name

	Name or code indicating the environmental matrix as a subdivision of
the sample media. 	Example List of Values:

Ambient Air

Stack Gases

Groundwater

Drinking

Lake

Liver	A	SampleMediaSubdivisionName

Data Element Name	Data Element Definitions	Notes	Format	XML Tags

7.5 Sample Media Sub-division Name (cont.)

Edible Flesh

Riffle Biota

Benthic Macroinvertebrate

Leachate

Process Waste

Sediment

Sludge	A

	7.6 Sample Description Text	The description indicating the
characteristic of the sample.	Example List of Values:

Two-phase sample; analyze non-aqueous phase

Sample was effervescent

Sample was dropped, possible contamination	A	SampleDescriptionText

7.7 Sample Weight Measure	The weight of the sample.	Refer to the Measure
[EX000010.1] Data Standard.

The following items are needed:

Measure Value

Measure Unit Code

Measure Qualifier Code

Measure QA/QC	A	SampleWeightMeasure

7.8 Sample Volume Measure	The volume of material present in the sample.
Refer to the Measure [EX000010.1] Data Standard.

The following items are needed:

Measure Value

Measure Unit Code

Measure Qualifier Code

Measure QA/QC	A	SampleVolumeMeasure

8.0	Sample Event Depth/Height

	Definition:	The information about the measurement of the vertical
location where the sample was collected at the monitoring location.
This is to be distinguished from the vertical location of the monitoring
station itself.

	Relationship:	None.

	Notes:		This information would be used to describe samples collected at
a point or range above or below the monitoring location, 				e.g., core
samples, depth-integrated samples, multiple samples taken from varying
depth/height at a given monitoring 				location.

	XML Tag:	SampleEventDepthHeight

Data Element Name	Data Element Definitions	Notes	Format	XML Tags

8.1 Sample Event Depth/Height Measure 	The numerical measure of the
vertical location of sample collection.	This may include such values as:
well depth; water level; height of a receiver, probe, transmitter,
obstruction; maximum height; minimum height.

This is a linear measure off the latitude/longitude elevation measure.
Depth is referred to as negative and altitude as positive.

Refer to the Measure [EX000010.1] Data Standard.

The following items are needed:

Measure Value

Measure Unit Code

Measure Qualifier Code

Measure QA/QC	G	SampleEventDepthHeightMeasure

8.2 Sample Event Top Depth/Height Measure 	The top of the range where
the sample is collected; e.g. top of the well screen, or top of the core
sample.

	Refer to the Measure [EX000010.1] Data Standard.

The following items are needed:

Measure Value

Measure Unit Code

Measure Qualifier Code

Measure QA/QC	G	SampleEventTopDepthHeightMeasure

8.3 Sample Event Bottom Depth/Height Measure 	The bottom of the range
where the sample is collected; e.g. bottom of the well screen, or bottom
of the core sample.	Refer to the Measure [EX000010.1] Data Standard.

The following items are needed:

Measure Value

Measure Unit Code

Measure Qualifier Code

Measure QA/QC	G	SampleEventBottomDepthHeightMeasure

8.4 Sample Event Depth/Altitude Reference Point Text	The reference used
to indicate the datum or reference used to establish the depth/altitude
of collection.	Example List of Values:

Mean sea level

Mean lower low water

Ground level

Surface of water

Surface of lake bottom	A	SampleEventDepthAltitudeReferencePointText

9.0	Field Sample Collection Method

	Definition:	Identifies sample collection or measurement method
procedures.

	Relationship:	None.

	Notes:		Reference the Method [EX000011.1] Data Standard.

				The following items are needed:

					Method Identifier

					Method Identifier Context

					Method Name

					Method Qualifier Type

					Method Qualifier

					Method Description Text

					Method Type

					Method Deviations

					Method Reference

	XML Tag:	FieldSampleCollectionMethod

10.0	Field Sample Handling

	Definition:	The information that further describes field activities
that pertain to the collection of a sample from a station within a
project.

	Relationship:	None.

	Notes:		None.

	XML Tag:	FieldSampleHandling

10.1	Sample Container

	Definition:	Data elements that describe how samples are prepared and
treated in the field.

	Relationship:	None.

	Notes:		None.

	XML Tag:	SampleContainer

Data Element Name	Data Element Definitions	Notes	Format	XML Tags

10.1.1 Sample Container Type Name	The text describing the sample
container type.	Example List of Values:

Cubitainer

Glass Jar

Polyethylene Bottle

Resealable Plastic Bag

40 mL VOA Vial with Teflon Lined Cap

47 mm Teflon Filter

8 x 10 Inch Quartz Fiber Filter

SUMMA Canister	A	SampleContainerTypeName

10.1.2 Sample Container Color Name	The text describing the sample
container color.	Example List of Values:

Amber

Clear

Opaque	A	SampleContainerColorName

10.1.3 Sample Container Volume Text	The text describing the sample
container volume.	Example List of Values:

500 mL

1 Gallon

1 L	A	SampleContainerVolumeText

10.1.4 Sample Container Identifier	A designator used to uniquely
identify a sample container to distinguish between multiple aliquots
taken for the same sample.	Note: Based on the business need, additional
metadata may be required to sufficiently describe an identifier. This
additional metadata is described in section 1.6.d of the Introduction to
this standard.	A	SampleContainerIdentifier

10.2	Field Sample Handling Method

	Definition:	Information describing sample handling procedures
(including sample treatment or sample preservation) performed in the
field.

	Relationship:	None.

	Notes:		Reference the Sample Handling [EX000014.1] Data Standard.

				The following items are needed:

				Sample Handling Type

				Sample Handling Method

				Sample Handling Amount

				Sample Handling Start Date

				Sample Handling Start Time

				Sample Handling End Date

				Sample Handling End Time

				Sample Handling Comments

				Chemical Preservative Used

				Thermal Preservative Used

	XML Tag:	FieldSampleHandlingMethod

11.0	Sample Batch and Shipping

	Definition:	Data elements that identify sample grouping and shipping
information.

	Relationship:	None.

	Notes:		None.

	XML Tag:	SampleBatchShipping

Data Element Name	Data Element Definitions	Notes	Format	XML Tags

11.1 Sample Batch Identifier	A designator used to uniquely identify a
grouping of samples.	Note: Based on the business need, additional
metadata may be required to sufficiently describe an identifier. This
additional metadata is described in section 1.6.d of the Introduction to
this standard.	A	SampleBatchIdentifier

11.2 Sample Batch Type	The rationale for grouping the samples together
as a batch.	Example List of Values:

Sampling Batch–a group of samples that were collected together.

Shipping Batch– a group of samples that were shipped together, such as
in the same crate, cooler or ice chest.

Equipment Batch– a group of samples collected using the same equipment
in a defined period of time.	A	SampleBatchType

11.3 Shipping Batch Identifier	A designator assigned by the sampler used
to uniquely identify a batch of samples shipped together.	This may be a
sample delivery group.

Note: Based on the business need, additional metadata may be required to
sufficiently describe an identifier. This additional metadata is
described in section 1.6.d of the Introduction to this standard.	A
ShippingBatchIdentifier

11.4 Number of Shipping Containers Sent Numeric	The quantity of shipping
containers shipped in a batch.	Example List of Values:

4

1	N	NumberShippingContainersSentNumeric

11.5 Shipping Container Type Name	The type of container used to ship the
batch to the lab.	Example List of Values:

Ice Cooler

Paint Can

Cardboard Container	A	ShippingContainerTypeName

11.6 Shipping Method	The shipping mode used to transfer sample
containers to the laboratory.	Example List of Values:

Delivered to lab by field crew

Picked up by the lab staff

Overnight FEDEX

Second day UPS	A	ShippingMethodType

11.7 Sample Sent to Laboratory Date	The calendar date when the sample
was sent to the laboratory	The Representation of Date and Time
[EX000013.1] Data Standard will apply anytime a date is reported.	D
SampleSentLaboratoryDate

11.8 Sample Sent to Laboratory Time	The time when the sample was sent to
the laboratory.	The Representation of Date and Time [EX000013.1] Data
Standard will apply anytime a date is reported.	D
SampleSentLaboratoryTime

12.0	Sample Chain of Custody

	Definition:	The information describing the unbroken trail of
accountability that verifies the physical security of samples, data, and
				records.

	Relationship:	None.

	Notes:		None.

	XML Tag:	SampleChainofCustody

Data Element Name	Data Element Definitions	Notes	Format	XML Tags

12.1 Sample Chain of Custody Identifier	A designator used to uniquely
identify the chain of custody.	Example List of Values:

6-10046

T095 1616 839

RA 985 807 426 US

Note: Based on the business need, additional metadata may be required to
sufficiently describe an identifier. This additional metadata is
described in section 1.6.d of the Introduction to this standard.	A
SampleChainofCustodyIdentifier

12.2 Sample Chain of Custody Indicator	A “Yes/No” indicator that a
chain of custody procedure was followed.	List of Permitted Values:

Y – yes

N – no	A	SampleChainofCustodyIndicator

12.3 Sample Chain of Custody Comments Text	A description of important
activities documented in the chain of custody.	Example List of Values:

No seals on container

Custody requirements met	A	SampleChainofCustodyText

Data Element Name	Data Element Definitions	Notes	Format	XML Tags

12.4 Sample Chain of Custody Contact 	The information naming and
locating the organization or individual to contact about the chain of
custody.

	If Sample Chain of Custody Flag was yes, this applies.

Refer to the Contact Information [EX000019.2] Data Standard.

The following items may be needed:

Individual Full Name

Organization Formal Name

Affiliation Type

Mailing address

Supplemental Address Text

Mailing Address City Name

Mailing Address State Name

Mailing Address State Code

Mailing Address Country Name

Mailing Address Country Code

Mailing Address Zip Code/International Postal Code

Telephone Number

Telephone Number Type Name

Electronic Address Text

Electronic Address Type Name	G	SampleChainofCustodyContact

13.0	Biological Habitat Collection Information

	Definition:	The information describing biological habitat information
related to a field activity.

	Relationship:	None.

	Notes:		None.

	XML Tag:	BiologicalHabitatCollectionInformation

Data Element Name	Data Element Definitions	Notes	Format	XML Tags

13.1 Assemblage Sampled Name	An association of interacting populations
of organisms in a given waterbody.	Example List of Values:

Aquatic Vegetation

Terrestrial Vegetation

Benthic Macroinvertebrates

Periphyton 	A	AssemblageSampledName

13.2 Sampling Component Name	Single entity within the sampling
area/framework at which a collection procedure or protocol was
performed.	 Example List of Values:

Transect

Thalweg

	A	SamplingComponentName

13.3 Sampling Component Place In Series Numeric	The order in which a
component within the sampling area/framework was visited in relation to
other components.

N	SamplingComponentPlaceInSeries Numeric

13.4 Sample Area Length Measure	The distance measure of the sample area
length in which the procedure or protocol was performed.	Refer to the
Measure [EX000010.1] Data Standard.

The following items are needed:

Measure Value

Measure Unit Code

Measure Qualifier Code

Measure QA/QC	G	SampleAreaLengthMeasure

13.5 Sample Area Width Measure	The distance measure of the sample area
width in which the procedure or protocol was performed.	Refer to the
Measure [EX000010.1] Data Standard.

The following items are needed:

Measure Value

Measure Unit Code

Measure Qualifier Code

Measure QA/QC	G	SampleAreaWidthMeasure

13.6 Pass Count	The number of passes made along the sample area to
obtain the collection.

N	PassCount

13.7 Net Type Name	The text describing the type of net used during
sample collection.	Example List of Values:

Net/Horizontal Tow

Net/Non-Tow

Net/Vertical Tow 	A	NetTypeName

13.8 Net Surface Area Measure	A measurement of the effective surface
area of the net used during the sample collection.	Refer to the Measure
[EX000010.1] Data Standard.

The following items are needed:

Measure Value

Measure Unit Code

Measure Qualifier Code

Measure QA/QC	G	NetSurfaceAreaMeasure

13.9 Net Mesh Size Measure	A measurement of the mesh size of the net
used during the sample collection.	Refer to the Measure [EX000010.1]
Data Standard.

The following items are needed:

Measure Value

Measure Unit Code

Measure Qualifier Code

Measure QA/QC	G	NetMeshSizeMeasure

13.10 Boat Speed Measure	A measurement of the boat speed during the
sample collection.	Refer to the Measure [EX000010.1] Data Standard.

The following items are needed:

Measure Value

Measure Unit Code

Measure Qualifier Code

Measure QA/QC	G	BoatSpeedMeasure

13.11 Current Speed Measure	A measurement of the water current during
the sample collection.	Refer to the Measure [EX000010.1] Data Standard.

The following items are needed:

Measure Value

Measure Unit Code

Measure Qualifier Code

Measure QA/QC	G	CurrentSpeedMeasure

Appendix A

Environmental Sampling, Analysis and Results: Field Activity Structure
Diagram

Appendix B

References

ISO/IEC 2382-17:1999 Information Technology Vocabulary—Part 17:
Databases 17.06.

Environmental Sampling, Analysis and Results: Field Activity Data
Standard

Std No.: EX000004.2

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Standard

Std No.: EX000004.2

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Environmental Sampling, Analysis and Results

Field Activity

Data Standard

12.0 Sample Chain of Custody

11.0 Sample Batch and Shipping

9.0 Field Sample Collection Method

10.0 Field Sample Handling

7.0 Sample Collection Description

6.0 Field Activity Attached Binary Object

5.0 Field Activity Observation

8.0 Sample Event Depth/Height

1.0 Field Activity Point of Contact

2.0 Field Activity Identification

3.0 Field Activity Date/Time

4.0 Field Activity Equipment

10.0 Field Sample Handling

10.1 Sample Container

10.1.1 Sample Container Type Name

10.1.2 Sample Container Color Name

10.1.3 Sample Container Volume Text

10.1.4 Sample Container Identifier

10.2 Sample Handling Method

8.0 Sample Event Depth/Height

8.1 Sample Event Depth/Height Measure

8.2 Sample Event Top Depth/Height Measure

8.3 Sample Event Bottom Depth/ Height Measure

8.4 Sample Event Depth/Altitude Reference Point Text

7.0 Sample Collection Description

7.1 Sample Identifier

7.2 Sample Compliance Indicator

7.3 Sample QC Indicator

7.4 Sample Media Name

7.5 Sample Media Sub-division Name

7.6 Sample Description Text

7.7 Sample Weight Measure

7.8 Sample Volume Measure

Environmental Sampling, Analysis and Results:

Field Activity

Data Standard

11.0 Sample Batch and Shipping

11.1 Sample Batch Identifier

11.2 Sample Batch Type

11.3 Shipping Batch Identifier

11.4 Number of Shipping Containers Sent Numeric

11.5 Shipping Container Type Name

11.6 Shipping Method

11.7 Sample Sent to Laboratory Date

11.8 Sample Sent to Laboratory Time

12.0 Sample Chain of Custody

12.1 Sample Chain of Custody

12.2 Sample Chain of Custody Indicator

12.3 Sample Chain of Custody Comments Text

12.4 Sample Chain of Custody Contact

5.0 Field Activity Observation

5.1 Field Activity Observation Text

5.2 Field Activity Observation Qualifier Type

5.3 Field Activity Observation Qualifier Value

5.4 Field Activity Observation Qualifier Concurrence Authority Text

5.5 Field Activity Observation Qualifier Concurrence Indicator

6.0 Field Activity Attached Binary Object

2.0 Field Activity Identification

2.1 Field Activity Identifier

2.2 Field Activity Type

3.0 Field Activity Date and Time

3.1 Field Activity Start Date

3.2 Field Activity Start Time

3.3 Field Activity End Date

3.4 Field Activity End Time

9.0 Field Sample Collection Method

1.0 Field Activity Point of Contact

4.0 Field Activity Equipment

13.0 Biological Habitat Collection Information

13.1 Assemblage Sampled Name

13.2 Sampling Component Name

13.3 Sampling Component Place In Series Numeric

13.4 Sample Area Length Measure

13.5 Sample Area Width Measure

13.6 Pass Count

13.7 Net Type Name

13.8 Net Surface Area Measure

13.9 Net Mesh Size Measure

13.10 Boat Speed Measure

13.11 Current Speed Measure

13.0 Biological Habitat Collection Information