What chemicals did the soil sampling plan focus on?

The soil sampling plan focused on determining if the area was impacted by soot and ash from the vent and burn and if the area was significantly impacted compared to areas not impacted by soot and ash. Samples were analyzed for semi-volatile organic compounds (SVOCs) and dioxins (including furans). To ensure accuracy, collected samples were split into two, with one portion sent to an EPA laboratory and one sent to a NS laboratory for testing.