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Sampling systems handbook and approval guide



9. CGC analysis and certification

Analysis and certification
  Sample taken by diverter sampler as per CGC guidelines Sample taken by hand scoop as per CGC guidelines Sample taken by bag trier, hand probe, or pneumatic probe as per CGC guidelines Sample taken by any sampling method not approved or not conforming to CGC guidelines
Vessel shipment by CGC Certificate final (I/W 300) Not applicable Not applicable Not applicable
Vessel shipment by other than CGC Submitted Sample Type 1 or Type 2 Submitted Sample Type 1 or Type 2 Submitted Sample Type 2 Submitted Sample Type 2
Hopper railcar by CGC Official certificate Not applicable Not applicable Not applicable
Hopper railcar by other than CGC Submitted Sample Type 1 or 2 Submitted Sample Type 1 or Type 2 Submitted Sample Type 2 Submitted Sample Type 2
Truck or container by CGC Official certificate Official certificate Official certificate Not applicable
Truck or container by accredited third party Official certificate Official certificate Official certificate Submitted Sample Type 2
Truck or container by other than CGC Submitted Sample Type 1 or Type 2 Submitted Sample Type 1 or Type 2 Submitted Sample Type 1 or Type 2 Submitted Sample Type 2

Type 1 (I-125 certificate) – Submitted sample certificate is based on the facility having a quality management system in place and following CGC guidelines

Type 2 (I-126 certificate) – Submitted sample certificate is based on the facility not having a quality management system in place.