1. AMPS (1)
Analysis and Monitoring of Priority Substances and Chemical Pollutants
in support to the
Expert Advisory Forum on
Priority Substances and Pollution Control
First Meeting, , Ispra
Summary EAF(3)-08/02/IES

2. Work program AMPS (EAF(2)-08/1/IES)
Objective
Analysis and Monitoring of Priority Substances and Chemical Pollutants in WFD
Support to EAF PS and CIS WG 2.7 on items concerning analysis and monitoring of chemical pollutants
Work program AMPS (EAF(2)-08/1/IES)

3. AMPS (1) priorities Identified Priorities: Analytical methods
Existing standard methods
Indicative parameters/ new methods
Reference materials
Specific questions for EAF support
Natural background concentrations of metals
Sediment and suspended particulate matter sampling and analysis
Guidance for Monitoring (as input to CIS WG 2.7)

4. AMPS (2) priorities
Analysis of chemical pollutants in European waters
Collecting general information on PS monitoring, networks, links, etc.
Analysis and monitoring of other chemical substances (compounds not mentioned in Annex X.)
Monitoring of compounds which are not on the priority list, river basin specific compounds, 76/464 dangerous substances directive list, monitoring in preparation of priority list revision

5. AMPS (2) priorities Research on analysis and monitoring
Identification of medium to long term research needs as input to DG Research
Exchange and distribution of information
Identification of needs and possibilities for information dissemination
Data quality
Evaluation and improvement of analytical data quality on European scale, as not dealt with in Analytical Methods item

6. Analytical methods for priority substances
The Water Framework Directive requires the monitoring of water quality elements to be performed by methods which are conform to CEN/ISO Standards or National/International Standards which ensure the provision of data of an equivalent scientific quality and comparability (Annex V, WFD).

7. Analytical methods for priority substances
Identification of available harmonised methods for sampling and analysis
=> Establishment of drafting group (D, A, E, CEN)
Drafting table with existing analytical standard methods, matrices, performance criteria and additional information

8. Analytical methods for priority substances
Identification of needs for method development
=> Establishment of drafting group (D and A)
Review of analytical methods under development
Alkylphenols, PBDE, C10-13 chloroalkanes
Identification of indicator compounds/approaches for substance groups

9. Analytical methods for priority substances
Identification of needs for reference materials in support to WFD
=> Establishment of drafting group (D and JRC IRMM)
Review of commercially available material
Feasibility study for developing material for SCCA
Report on needs for material to be development

10. Providing support for the preparatory work under Article 16 WFD
Specific questions of EAF concerning Analysis and Monitoring
Determination of natural background concentration of metals
Sampling and monitoring of suspended particulate matter and sediment

11. Providing support for the preparatory work under Article 16 WFD
Determination of natural background concentration of metals
Further definition of the question by EAF is needed
Methods how to derive background concentrations
Analytical data on background concentrations
AMPS starts to collect relevant material

12. Providing support for the preparatory work under Article 16 WFD
Sampling and monitoring of suspended particulate matter and sediment
Further clarification on question content necessary
AMPS starts to collect relevant material

13. Common understanding and guidance
Identification of WFD requirements concerning analysis and monitoring of chemical pollutants
Collaboration with the Common Implementation Strategy working group 2.7 on Guidance for Monitoring

14. Common understanding and guidance
JRC in collaboration with EEA/ETC WTR providing question catalogue as starting point for MS/AC contribution
Drafting group to be set-up

15. AMPS (1) Participants Member States
All, except: Belgium, Ireland, Italy
Accession Countries (7 participants)
Estonia, Hungary, Latvia, Malta, Poland, Slovakia,
Slovenia
DG ENV, EEA/ETC WTR, JRC IRMM, CEN