1. TCEQ Laboratory Accreditation Program (LAP) Update
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TCEQ Laboratory Accreditation Program (LAP) Update
Ken Lancaster
J. Steven Gibson, Ph.D.
Laura Higgins
Frank Jamison
TCEQ
May 15, 2018
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2. Agenda Presentation Q&A Session Current Status Recent Changes
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Agenda
Presentation
Q&A Session
Current Status
Recent Changes
Future Plans
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3. 5/27/2019 1:53 PM
Current Status
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4. Current Status Program is 13 years old
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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.
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5. 5/27/2019 1:53 PM
Recent Changes
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6. Frequently Asked Questions Page
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Recent Changes
Frequently Asked Questions Page
On TCEQ Laboratory Accreditation Program web page
Expanded periodically
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7. Recent Changes New CAR Form Introduced at 2017 TCEQ Trade Fair
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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.
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8. Micro Technical Manager (TM) Requirements
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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.
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9. 5/27/2019 1:53 PM
Future Plans
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10. Future Plans Implementation of New TNI Standard
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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 updates list can sign up for 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
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11. Implementation of New MUR
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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 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 –
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12. Q & A Session Ken Lancaster: Program Manager
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Q & A Session
Ken Lancaster: Program Manager
J. Steven Gibson, Ph.D.: Senior Technical Auditor
Laura Higgins: Senior Microbiologist
Frank Jamison: Records Specialist
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