1 quality assurance project plans melinda ronca-battista, itep/tams center
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Quality Assurance Project Plans
Melinda Ronca-Battista, ITEP/TAMS Center
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Homework Discussion
Does anyone have questions or comments on importing NEI data into TEISS?
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What is a QAPP
Tool for project managers and planners to document the type and quality of data needed for environmental decisions
Describes the methods for collecting and assessing those data
The QAPP is an integral part of the fundamental principles and practices that form the foundation of the EPA Quality System
Required by EPA
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Why is a QAPP important?
EIs are the Foundation of Decisions
Sets Goals and Objectives
Road Map of How to Conduct EI
Provides Long-term Guidance
Makes Writing the EI Report Easier
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Formats of QAPP
ITEP QAPP Template
Emission Inventory Improvement Plan (EIIP) Format
TEISS Inventory Preparation Plan (IPP) Wizard
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TEISS IPP Wizard
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Inventory Planning
Determine the Audience
Determine the Uses
Chose a Category Level
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Determine the Use
Air quality program planning
Assess contributions of future new sources
Assess need for tribal permitting program
Support development of TIP
Support participation in regional AQ planning efforts
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Levels of EI
After collection of existing NEI data is completed, decide which of two paths to take
Path 1 – Develop a Level 4 EI, QAPP might not be required, check with EPA Project Officer Path 2 – Write a QAPP for a Level 1, 2, or 3 EI
How do you know which path to take?
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Levels of EI
Do Level 4 report if tribe’s land area is very small AND you don’t have sources
Write report summarizing what you foundWhich sources put out the most pollution?Which are closest to you?Which are upwind of you?What pollutants concern you the most?
These data are NOT submitted to NEI by tribe— unless you want to claim a portion of those emissions to be assigned to reservation
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Levels of EI
Do QAPP for Level 1, 2, or 3 EI ifYour tribe’s land area is larger AND/OR you have sources on tribal land
List sources on tribal land you will estimate emissions forUse TEISS calculators to determine data you will need to collect to estimate emissionsSummarize off-reservation data in a separate section of the report
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QAPP Introduction – Scope of the Inventory
DefineGeographic area – include a map!Pollutants: Criteria and/or HAPsSource types – point, nonpoint, mobileTime period
Annual – state which yearSeasonal (e.g., Ozone season)
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QAPP Introduction – Data Quality Objectives and
IndicatorsData Quality Objectives (DQOs)
Establish to ensure accuracy, completeness, representativeness, and comparability of the EIExample, Completeness DQO: Point and Nonpoint NEI data obtained for area of concern
Data Quality Indicators (DQIs)Use to measure progress towards each DQOExample, Completeness DQI: 100% of Title V sources in the NEI within the area of concern included in EI
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QAPP Introduction – Summary of QAPP
OrganizationInclude a summary of how the rest of the QAPP is organized
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What Else to Include in a QAPP
Project Organization SectionOrganization chart
Establish staff and resources requirements
Inventory implementation timeline
Data Source Types SectionsFor each source type (point, nonpoint, etc.), list the sources
For each source, list the data you need to collect and the method used to estimate emissions
You can get this from the TEISS calculators
Have a separate section of the QAPP for on-reservation and off-reservation sources
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What Else to Include in a QAPP (cont.)
Quality Assurance/Quality Control (QA/QC) Section
How are data collected?
How are data documented?
How are data checked?
Where are the data stored?
How are the data reported?
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Example of Details –Data Management and
ReportingDescribe how data will be stored
In TEISSPaper and electronic filing system
Data collection and calculations on paper
Calculations done in spreadsheets
Final Products of EICompleted TEISS project – has ALL the detailsPaper report – gives general details, summarizes resultsPresentation – summarizes results
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Homework due in 5 days:
1. Make a list of Point Sources in the NEI data that you plan to include in your EIa. Look at the map in your TEISS project and
list the facilities in the NEI that are on the reservation
b. List any additional facilities in the NEI that are off the reservation that you plan to include in your EI
c. Email your lists to the instructors
2. Draw out an organization chart
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Example Point Source List
Facility Name Address Type of Source
Colville Indian Precision Pine
373 Omak Riverside-Eastside Road, Omak
Lumber Manufacturing, Title V Permit, Point Source
Colville Indian Plywood and Veneer
1100 Eighth Avenue East, Omak
Manufacturing Veneer, Plywood and Power, Title V Permit, Point Source
Atlas Pellets 325 Omak Riverside-Eastside Road, Omak
Manufacture Wood Pellets for Stoves
Granite Northwest Inc.
249-B Rodeo Trail Road, Okanogan
Asphalt Production and Paving
Coulee Dam Concrete 26 Canyon Street, Elmer City
Ready Mix Concrete, Sand and Gravel
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Example Organization Chart