AMS Quality Assurance Project Plan

Staff

Jay Sauber,
EU Supervisor

Joanna Gmyr,
QA Coordinator

Andrea Thomas,
AMS Coordinator

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A Quality Assurance Project Plan (QAPP) has been developed that describes the design and implementation of every aspect of the AMS program. The QAPP was approved by EPA in December 2004, and is being provided here to allow users of AMS results to determine if the data generated by this program meet the Data Quality Objectives (DQOs) of their particular project. The QAPP can be downloaded as a single document or by section.

Single File Download

The entire document, including appendices, is available as a single zipped pdf file. In addition to Adobe Reader (version 5.0 or higher), you will also require a program for unzipping the file. Free evaluation copies of WinZip are available from www.winzip.com. Please note that the size of this document is almost 11MB.

AMS QAPP (December 2004) (10.8MB zipped pdf file)

Download By Section

Due to large file sizes, the main document has been divided into four sections for quicker viewing and downloading. The nine appendices are also provided as separate documents. All files require Adobe Reader (version 5.0 or higher) for viewing.

Section A: Project Management (960kb pdf file)

A1. Signature and Approval Sheet
A2. Table of Contents
A3. Distribution List
A4. Project Organization
A5. Problem Definition and Background
A6. Project/Task Description and Schedule
A7. Quality Objectives and Criteria
A8. Special Training/Certifications
A9. Documentation and Records

Section B: Data Generation and Acquisition (390kb pdf file)

B1. Sampling Process Design
B2. Sampling Methods
B3. Sample Handling and Custody
B4. Analytical Methods
B5. Quality Control
B6. Instrument/Equipment Testing, Inspection, and Maintenance
B7. Instrument Calibration and Frequency
B8. Inspection/Acceptance Criteria For Supplies and Consumables
B9. Non-direct Measurements
B10. Data Management

Section C: Assessment and Oversight (230kb pdf file)

C1. Assessments and Response Actions
C2. Reports to Management

Section D: Data Validation and Usability (280kb pdf file)

D1. Data Review, Verification, and Validation
D2. Validation and Verification Methods
D3. Reconciliation With User Requirements
References

Appendix 1: Organizational Information (695kb pdf file)

Appendix 2: NC Water Quality Standards Summary (257kb pdf file)

Appendix 3: Basinwide Planning Schedule (330kb pdf file)

Appendix 4: Station Information (1485kb pdf file)

Appendix 5: Sample Submission Documentation (144kb pdf file)

Appendix 6: Data Assessment Document (640kb pdf file)

Appendix 7: Data Review Checklists and Methods (538kb pdf file)

Appendix 8: Intensive Survey Unit SOP (3500kb pdf file)

Appendix 9: Laboratory Section QA Information (6600kb pdf file)

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This page updated  Jan 23, 2008

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