TCEQ Laboratory Accreditation Program (LAP) Update 5/27/2019 1:53 PM TCEQ Laboratory Accreditation Program (LAP) Update Ken Lancaster J. Steven Gibson, Ph.D. Laura Higgins Frank Jamison TCEQ May 15, 2018 © 2007 Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved. Microsoft, Windows, Windows Vista and other product names are or may be registered trademarks and/or trademarks in the U.S. and/or other countries. The information herein is for informational purposes only and represents the current view of Microsoft Corporation as of the date of this presentation. Because Microsoft must respond to changing market conditions, it should not be interpreted to be a commitment on the part of Microsoft, and Microsoft cannot guarantee the accuracy of any information provided after the date of this presentation. MICROSOFT MAKES NO WARRANTIES, EXPRESS, IMPLIED OR STATUTORY, AS TO THE INFORMATION IN THIS PRESENTATION.

Agenda Presentation Q&A Session Current Status Recent Changes 5/27/2019 1:53 PM Agenda Presentation Q&A Session Current Status Recent Changes Future Plans © 2007 Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved. Microsoft, Windows, Windows Vista and other product names are or may be registered trademarks and/or trademarks in the U.S. and/or other countries. The information herein is for informational purposes only and represents the current view of Microsoft Corporation as of the date of this presentation. Because Microsoft must respond to changing market conditions, it should not be interpreted to be a commitment on the part of Microsoft, and Microsoft cannot guarantee the accuracy of any information provided after the date of this presentation. MICROSOFT MAKES NO WARRANTIES, EXPRESS, IMPLIED OR STATUTORY, AS TO THE INFORMATION IN THIS PRESENTATION.

5/27/2019 1:53 PM Current Status © 2007 Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved. Microsoft, Windows, Windows Vista and other product names are or may be registered trademarks and/or trademarks in the U.S. and/or other countries. The information herein is for informational purposes only and represents the current view of Microsoft Corporation as of the date of this presentation. Because Microsoft must respond to changing market conditions, it should not be interpreted to be a commitment on the part of Microsoft, and Microsoft cannot guarantee the accuracy of any information provided after the date of this presentation. MICROSOFT MAKES NO WARRANTIES, EXPRESS, IMPLIED OR STATUTORY, AS TO THE INFORMATION IN THIS PRESENTATION.

Current Status Program is 13 years old 5/27/2019 1:53 PM Current Status Program is 13 years old 7 assessors and 1 records specialist ~ 266 Accredited labs 157 Primary 105 Secondary 4 Primary and Secondary Perform ~ 80 on-site assessments per year Increased utilization of 3rd-Party assessors How many labs have been accredited for >10 years? How many <5 years? Purpose: To ensure decisions made by TCEQ Programs are based on data of known quality. We are here to serve them. EPA sets requirements that TCEQ Programs implement – we enforce 3rd Party assessors do not make final decisions on findings or your accreditation status. © 2007 Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved. Microsoft, Windows, Windows Vista and other product names are or may be registered trademarks and/or trademarks in the U.S. and/or other countries. The information herein is for informational purposes only and represents the current view of Microsoft Corporation as of the date of this presentation. Because Microsoft must respond to changing market conditions, it should not be interpreted to be a commitment on the part of Microsoft, and Microsoft cannot guarantee the accuracy of any information provided after the date of this presentation. MICROSOFT MAKES NO WARRANTIES, EXPRESS, IMPLIED OR STATUTORY, AS TO THE INFORMATION IN THIS PRESENTATION.

5/27/2019 1:53 PM Recent Changes © 2007 Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved. Microsoft, Windows, Windows Vista and other product names are or may be registered trademarks and/or trademarks in the U.S. and/or other countries. The information herein is for informational purposes only and represents the current view of Microsoft Corporation as of the date of this presentation. Because Microsoft must respond to changing market conditions, it should not be interpreted to be a commitment on the part of Microsoft, and Microsoft cannot guarantee the accuracy of any information provided after the date of this presentation. MICROSOFT MAKES NO WARRANTIES, EXPRESS, IMPLIED OR STATUTORY, AS TO THE INFORMATION IN THIS PRESENTATION.

Frequently Asked Questions Page 5/27/2019 1:53 PM Recent Changes Frequently Asked Questions Page On TCEQ Laboratory Accreditation Program web page https://www.tceq.texas.gov/agency/qa/env_lab_accreditation.html Expanded periodically © 2007 Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved. Microsoft, Windows, Windows Vista and other product names are or may be registered trademarks and/or trademarks in the U.S. and/or other countries. The information herein is for informational purposes only and represents the current view of Microsoft Corporation as of the date of this presentation. Because Microsoft must respond to changing market conditions, it should not be interpreted to be a commitment on the part of Microsoft, and Microsoft cannot guarantee the accuracy of any information provided after the date of this presentation. MICROSOFT MAKES NO WARRANTIES, EXPRESS, IMPLIED OR STATUTORY, AS TO THE INFORMATION IN THIS PRESENTATION.

Recent Changes New CAR Form Introduced at 2017 TCEQ Trade Fair 5/27/2019 1:53 PM Recent Changes New CAR Form Introduced at 2017 TCEQ Trade Fair Form and presentation are on the TCEQ Laboratory Accreditation Program web page Provides framework for an appropriate CAR Use of form not required, but requested information is The new form is included in the assessment report. © 2007 Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved. Microsoft, Windows, Windows Vista and other product names are or may be registered trademarks and/or trademarks in the U.S. and/or other countries. The information herein is for informational purposes only and represents the current view of Microsoft Corporation as of the date of this presentation. Because Microsoft must respond to changing market conditions, it should not be interpreted to be a commitment on the part of Microsoft, and Microsoft cannot guarantee the accuracy of any information provided after the date of this presentation. MICROSOFT MAKES NO WARRANTIES, EXPRESS, IMPLIED OR STATUTORY, AS TO THE INFORMATION IN THIS PRESENTATION.

Micro Technical Manager (TM) Requirements 5/27/2019 1:53 PM Recent Changes Micro Technical Manager (TM) Requirements Limited analyses : Associate’s degree 1 year experience At least 4 hours in microbiology Full analyses: Bachelor’s degree 2 years experience At least one class in microbiology (16 hours total) Limited: Limited to fecal coliform, total coliform, E. coli, and standard plate count. Minimum 4 college semester credit hours in general microbiology. Full: Minimum 16 college semester credit hours in general microbiology and biology. © 2007 Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved. Microsoft, Windows, Windows Vista and other product names are or may be registered trademarks and/or trademarks in the U.S. and/or other countries. The information herein is for informational purposes only and represents the current view of Microsoft Corporation as of the date of this presentation. Because Microsoft must respond to changing market conditions, it should not be interpreted to be a commitment on the part of Microsoft, and Microsoft cannot guarantee the accuracy of any information provided after the date of this presentation. MICROSOFT MAKES NO WARRANTIES, EXPRESS, IMPLIED OR STATUTORY, AS TO THE INFORMATION IN THIS PRESENTATION.

5/27/2019 1:53 PM Future Plans © 2007 Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved. Microsoft, Windows, Windows Vista and other product names are or may be registered trademarks and/or trademarks in the U.S. and/or other countries. The information herein is for informational purposes only and represents the current view of Microsoft Corporation as of the date of this presentation. Because Microsoft must respond to changing market conditions, it should not be interpreted to be a commitment on the part of Microsoft, and Microsoft cannot guarantee the accuracy of any information provided after the date of this presentation. MICROSOFT MAKES NO WARRANTIES, EXPRESS, IMPLIED OR STATUTORY, AS TO THE INFORMATION IN THIS PRESENTATION.

Future Plans Implementation of New TNI Standard 5/27/2019 1:53 PM Future Plans Implementation of New TNI Standard TNI Accreditation Council (AC) adopts new standard TNI AC establishes implementation date 1 – 2 years Time given for some states’ rulemaking process, training, and preparation for implementation 30 TAC Chapter 25 incorporates new standard on implementation date TCEQ will notify labs via TCEQ web page and email updates list can sign up for email updates on web page TCEQ will continue to assess to 2009 TNI Standard until implementation date General Guideline: Laboratories may transition to portions of the new standard prior to implementation date provided that the requirement in the new standard is not less stringent than the requirement in the current standard We have to have time to update our SOPs (PTs), develop checklists, and train the assessors on the new standard. TNI – resources – webinars, guidance documents © 2007 Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved. Microsoft, Windows, Windows Vista and other product names are or may be registered trademarks and/or trademarks in the U.S. and/or other countries. The information herein is for informational purposes only and represents the current view of Microsoft Corporation as of the date of this presentation. Because Microsoft must respond to changing market conditions, it should not be interpreted to be a commitment on the part of Microsoft, and Microsoft cannot guarantee the accuracy of any information provided after the date of this presentation. MICROSOFT MAKES NO WARRANTIES, EXPRESS, IMPLIED OR STATUTORY, AS TO THE INFORMATION IN THIS PRESENTATION.

Implementation of New MUR 5/27/2019 1:53 PM Future Plans Implementation of New MUR New methods Not currently on TCEQ Fields of Accreditation (FOA) TCEQ Program areas request methods to be added to FOA TCEQ will notify labs via TCEQ web page and email updates list of change to FOA and implementation date (Minimum 6 months) Labs submit application and all supporting information Applications submitted after 3 months may not be reviewed within 6 months Contact TCEQ Program area with questions regarding acceptable methods Labs are encouraged to use new MDL procedure as they perform MDL studies Implementation is up to the TCEQ Program area. No implementation data yet. Workgroup established. Wed 2:15 pm, Rm 16AB – 2017 CWA Methods Update Rule Implementation in TPDES Permitting Peter Schaefer – 512-239-4372 © 2007 Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved. Microsoft, Windows, Windows Vista and other product names are or may be registered trademarks and/or trademarks in the U.S. and/or other countries. The information herein is for informational purposes only and represents the current view of Microsoft Corporation as of the date of this presentation. Because Microsoft must respond to changing market conditions, it should not be interpreted to be a commitment on the part of Microsoft, and Microsoft cannot guarantee the accuracy of any information provided after the date of this presentation. MICROSOFT MAKES NO WARRANTIES, EXPRESS, IMPLIED OR STATUTORY, AS TO THE INFORMATION IN THIS PRESENTATION.

Q & A Session Ken Lancaster: Program Manager 5/27/2019 1:53 PM Q & A Session Ken Lancaster: Program Manager J. Steven Gibson, Ph.D.: Senior Technical Auditor Laura Higgins: Senior Microbiologist Frank Jamison: Records Specialist © 2007 Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved. Microsoft, Windows, Windows Vista and other product names are or may be registered trademarks and/or trademarks in the U.S. and/or other countries. The information herein is for informational purposes only and represents the current view of Microsoft Corporation as of the date of this presentation. Because Microsoft must respond to changing market conditions, it should not be interpreted to be a commitment on the part of Microsoft, and Microsoft cannot guarantee the accuracy of any information provided after the date of this presentation. MICROSOFT MAKES NO WARRANTIES, EXPRESS, IMPLIED OR STATUTORY, AS TO THE INFORMATION IN THIS PRESENTATION.