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laboratory quality assurance plan lqap

LQAP. Part of Quality Assurance/Quality Control (QA/QC) programRequired components based on:National Environmental Laboratory Accreditation Conference (NELAC)EPA Superfund Contract Laboratory Program (CLP). . U.S. Army Corps of EngineersNew England District. RIM Training Session

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laboratory quality assurance plan lqap

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    1. Laboratory Quality Assurance Plan (LQAP) Forrest Knowles USACE

    2. LQAP Part of Quality Assurance/Quality Control (QA/QC) program Required components based on: National Environmental Laboratory Accreditation Conference (NELAC) EPA Superfund Contract Laboratory Program (CLP)

    3. Reasons for an LQAP Need accurate and reliable data Not everyone is set up for this work Decisions on proper method of disposal are based on chemistry and biological data Previously QA/QC data were not always complete LQAP demonstrates a laboratory’s capability

    4. LQAP RIM requires labs have on file at NAE an LQAP specific to the dredging program On file at NAE by 6 May 2006 Please send LQAP as soon as possible We will send letter acknowledging receipt We will work with you to have it meet requirements

    5. LQAP We do not “approve” LQAP’s or “certify” labs Our intention is not to disqualify labs from doing work Labs must prove to us they are capable We only acknowledge that LQAP meets requirements of RIM/dredging program NAE will send letter when LQAP meets requirements of RIM Not certifying or approving

    6. LQAP Requirements Items to be included are in letters sent 18 Jan 2002 and 7 July 2004 LQAP letter on RIM website: http://www.nae.usace.army.mil/reg/rim.htm

    7. LQAP Requirements Lab name, address, phone, fax and electronic mail address QA organization: personnel responsibilities and qualifications QA objectives and criteria for measurement data in terms of accuracy, precision, representativeness, comparability, and completeness

    8. LQAP Requirements Standard operating procedures (general laboratory) Sample custody and documentation Calibration procedures and frequency Analytical procedures – List name if standard procedure (e.g., from EPA, APHA, or ASTM) Provide detailed description if developed in the laboratory.

    9. LQAP Requirements Data validation, reduction and reporting Internal QC checks Performance and system audits Facilities and equipment Preventative maintenance

    10. LQAP Requirements Calculation of data quality indicators Corrective actions QA reports to management References

    11. LQAP Requirements Chemistry – each matrix Control charts for SRM performance MDL studies

    12. Biological testing Control charts of control treatments – Acute toxicity Latest reference location tests – Acute toxicity Reference toxicant testing data LQAP Requirements

    13. Questions?

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