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ORELAP Technical Advisory Committee (OTAC)

OTAC is a committee formed by ORELAP in 2001, comprising nine members with diverse technical expertise. They advise ORELAP on policies, procedures, and interpretation of TNI Standards. Contact them for Ombudsman services and to address lab-related issues.

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ORELAP Technical Advisory Committee (OTAC)

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  1. ORELAP Technical Advisory Committee(OTAC) OELA/ORELAP Environmental Laboratory Workshop May 24, 2017

  2. What is OTAC? • Formed in 2001 by ORELAP • The Committee is made up of nine members who are chosen to provide ORELAP with a wide spectrum of relevant technical expertise and impartiality by representing a balance of interests with no single interest predominating. • OTAC members serve three year terms • Tenures are staggered so one-third of memberships expire at the end of October each year

  3. Who is OTAC? Current OTAC members and terms: Chair:Dennis Wells, BSK Associates Laboratories 10/2017 • Ken Yeoman, Pixis Laboratories 10/2017 • Rory White, Consultant, OELA 10/2018 • Marsha Farooqui, Portland Water Bureau 10/2018 • Steve Thompson, Clean Water Services 10/2018 • William Michalek, Umpqua Research Co. 10/2019 • Darrell Auvil, APEX Lab 10/2019 • Chuck Lytle, Portland Water Pollution Control Lab 10/2019 • Roger Voelker, OG Analytical 10/2020

  4. What do we do? Mission Statement:  • The ORELAP Technical Advisory Committee (OTAC) provides a forum for open discussions between ORELAP and the environmental laboratory community both regulated and unregulated. • The Committee provides advice to ORELAP on policies, procedures, implementation and interpretation of the TNI Standards, and other technical matters pertinent to the operation of ORELAP.

  5. OTAC Ombudsman Services • Need for Ombudsman services was identified as an issue by OTAC in 2002 • Provides a venue for Accredited labs, or labs seeking accreditation, to bring forward issues and concerns • Such issues need to be managed consistently and responded to in a fair, consistent, and timely manner • Contact: Dennis Wells dwells@bskassociates.com (503-680-5025)

  6. Items from the past year • Reviewed proposed rule change for reporting of Lead results for schools and daycare centers • Advised ORELAP on budgeting and staffing for the transition after the departure of Gary Ward and Shannon Swantek. • Participated in the hiring committee to replace Gary. • Proposed and added a new committee position to represent the Cannabis Labs. • Provided feedback on EPA Compliance Data Portal

  7. Thank you Questions ?

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