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[Day 1 Locations & Dates]      [Day 1 Course Contents]

Managing Uncertainty for Environmental Decision Making

DQO Training
USEPA
20th Annual Conference on Managing Environmental Quality Systems
St. Louis, MO

Thursday, April 5, 2001

Presented by:
Dave Bottrell, , Germantown, MD
Sebastian Tindall - ERC DQO Coordinator, Bechtel Hanford Inc., Richland, WA
James R. Davidson - Statistician, Davidson & Davidson, Kennewick, WA

8:00 am - 8:15 am       Module 0: Introduction and Opening Remarks
Presenter: Dave Bottrell
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.
8:15 am - 8:20 am      Module 1: Agenda and Objectives
Presenter: Sebastian Tindall

This module presents the day's agenda, which has been abridged given the reduced time allotted (6 hours instead of the usual 7.5 hours) and presents objectives of this training.
8:20 am - 9:00 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.
9:00 am - 9:30 am     Module 3 (Part A): 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.
9:30 am - 10:00 am     Morning Break
10:00 am - 10:30 am     Module 3 (Part B): Key Concepts Underlying DQOs and VSP
Presenter: James R. Davidson

The presentation of the Key Concepts Underlying the DQOs and VSP, is continued in Part B.
10:30 am - 10:45 pm    Module 4: The ERC DQO Implementation Process Flow and Wall Charts
Presenter: Sebastian Tindall

The work process flow diagram for implementing the ERC DQO process is briefly discussed. Pivotal elements of this process are getting the key decision-makers involved both early and often, and keeping meetings to a minimum.
10:45 am - 11:30 am      Module 5: 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 Inputs to each Step, the Activities that need to be performed within each Step, and the Outputs of each Step. Steps 1 - 3 are covered in this first session.
11:30 am - 1:00 pm     Lunch Break
1:00 pm - 1:45 pm      Module 6: 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 Inputs to each Step, the Activities that need to be performed within each Step, and the Outputs of each Step. Steps 4 - 5 are covered in this second session.
1:45 pm - 2:30 pm       Module 7: 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.
2:30 pm - 3:00 pm      Afternoon Break
3:00 pm - 3:45 pm       Module 8: The 7-Step DQO Process (Steps 6 - 7)
Presenter: Jim Davidson and Sebastian Tindall

The presentation of the EPA 7-Step DQO Process, in detail, is continued. Each Step is discussed in terms of the Inputs to each Step, the Activities that need to be performed within each Step, and the Outputs of each Step. Steps 6 - 7 are covered in this third session.
3:45 pm - 4:15 pm       Module 9: The ERC DQO Web Page and DQO Electronic Template
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.
4:15 pm - 4:30 pm       Module 10: Closing Remarks
Presenter: Dave Bottrell

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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