On January 1, 2007, the WIPP initiated monitoring for volatile organic compounds in the air around contact-handled transuranic waste shipping containers as they are unloaded for disposal. These results will be updated quarterly.

Analytes of Interest	Carbon tetrachloride (CCl4), 1,1,1-trichloroethane (1,1,1-TCA), and trichloroethene (TCE)
Current instruments in use	Mini RAE Photo-ionization detector Lapel badges Summa grab samples
Limits of detection	Lab MDL from grab sample (1.5 ppb)
Personal Breathing Zone Samples 4th Quarter FY 2018	427 Badge samples
Summary of Results	Badges - All TWA's < OEL 20 badges with positive CCl4 detection. Levels ranged from 2.1 to 7.9% of OEL. **Note: 99 samples still pending analysis**