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DQO Training
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Managing Uncertainty for Environmental Decision MakingDQO Training
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| 8:00
am - 8:15 am Module
0: Introduction and Opening Remarks Presenter: Merrick "Rick" Blancq, DOE/RL DQO Coordinator This module briefly discusses the mission to institutionalize the DQO Process throughout the DOE complex and provides an overview and the objectives of the workshop. |
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| 8:15
am - 8:30 am Introductions
of Class Members The members of the class will be asked to introduce themselves, who they represent, and why they are attending and/or what they hope to get out of the training. |
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| 8:30
am - 8:45 am Module
1: Agenda and Objectives Presenter: Sebastian Tindall This module presents the day's agenda, the objectives of each of the 10 modules, the contents of the Appendices, and the Module evaluation form. |
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| 8:45
am - 9:45 am Module
2: How many samples do I need? Presenter: Sebastian Tindall Sampling and analysis methods are used to estimate the true condition of site. However, estimation introduces uncertainty into the decision-making process. This uncertainty can be managed through planning so that you can "do it and prove it" efficiently and effectively. |
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| 9:45 am - 10:00 am Morning Break | |
| 10:00
am - 11:00 am Module
3: Key Concepts Underlying DQOs and VSP Presenter: James R. Davidson Using innovative, interactive demonstrations, the class will become familiar with the important and often critical environmental sampling statistical concepts in order to develop defensible sampling designs. |
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| 11:00
am - 12:00 pm Module
4: The EPA 7-Step DQO Process (Steps 1 - 3) Presenter: Sebastian Tindall This module presents the EPA 7-Step DQO Process in detail. Each step is discussed in terms of the information that is needed to begin the step, the actions that need to be performed, and the information that is needed to conclude a given step and begin the next step. Steps 1 - 3 are covered in this first session. |
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| 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm Lunch Break | |
| 1:00
pm - 1:45 pm Module
5: The EPA 7-Step DQO Process (Steps 4 - 5) Presenter: Sebastian Tindall The presentation of the EPA 7-Step DQO Process, in detail, is continued. Each step is discussed in terms of the information that is needed to begin the step, the actions that need to be performed, and the information that is needed to conclude a given step and begin the next step. Steps 4 - 5 are covered in this second session. |
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| 1:45
pm - 2:45 pm Module
6: Visual Sample Plan Demonstration Presenter: James R. Davidson The development of a sample plan involves evaluating trade-offs between decision error, sampling costs, and remediation costs. Visual Sample Plan software provides a quick and easy way to visualize the impacts of various sample designs. |
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| 2:45 pm - 3:00 pm Afternoon Break | |
| 3:00
pm - 3:45 pm Module
7: The 7-Step DQO Process (Steps 6 - 7) Presenter: Sebastian Tindall The presentation of the EPA 7-Step DQO Process, in detail, is continued. Each step is discussed in terms of the information that is needed to begin the step, the actions that need to be performed, and the information that is needed to conclude a given step and begin the next step. Steps 6 - 7 are covered in this second session. |
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| 3:45
pm - 4:00 pm Module
8: The ERC DQO Web Page. Presenter: Sebastian Tindall This module takes the class on a tour of the ERC DQO Web Page, displaying and demonstrating the many DQO materials and tools developed to support the DQO Process, including the DQO Electronic Template. |
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| 4:00
pm - 4:45 pm Module
9: The ERC DQO Implementation Process Flow and Wall Charts
Presenter: Sebastian Tindall The work process flow diagram for implementing the ERC DQO process is discussed. Pivotal elements of this process are getting the key decision-makers involved both early and often, and keeping meetings to a minimum. |
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| 4:45
pm - 5:00 pm Module
10: Closing Remarks Presenter: Merrick "Rick" Blancq, DOE/RL DQO Coordinator Key points to remember are summarized in this module. They all highlight how the DQO process helps you make order out of the chaos of regulations, standards, and requirements that surround collecting and analyzing environmental data. |
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Day 1 Locations & Dates Day 1 Course Content
DQO Home Page QE3C Home Page Top of Page
Decision
Process Purpose & Goals
Directives EPA
IG Audits Procedures/Processes
Key Elements
Scoping Checklist
Workbook Sampling
Cost Advisor DQO/DQA Training
Course
ERC VSP Training
Course PNNL Visual Sample
Plan Demo Field Analytical Methods
Periodic Chart of the Isotopes Data
Quality Assessment Contacts
Glossaries
Related Sites
DQO Coordinator,
Sebastian Tindall, (509) 845-7078.