erln/wla 2012 wla security summit nashville, tennessee march 23, 2012 1
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ERLN/WLA
2012 WLA Security Summit
Nashville, Tennessee
March 23, 2012
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Agenda
• Environmental Response Laboratory Network (ERLN) Overview
• Accessing the ERLN/WLA
• Water Laboratory Alliance (WLA) Overview
• Tools & Resources
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What is the ERLN ?
• Network of Laboratories • Member of the Integrated Consortium of
Laboratories Network (ICLN)• Addresses chemical, radiochemical, and
limited biological threats during environmental responses and nationally significant incidents
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PHASE 1: 18 member laboratories (March 2008)
• 15 EPA Regional and Program Laboratories – Region 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 9, 10
– NAREL
– NEIC
– OPPTS/OPP Environmental Chemistry Branch
– OPPTS/OPP Microbiology Laboratory Branch
– OPPTS/OPP Analytical Chemistry Branch
– R&IE National Laboratory
• 2 State Laboratories – FL DEP
– VA DCLS
• 1 Federal Laboratory– LLNL
1ERLN - Phase 1
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2PHASE 2 Solicitation Open: Seeking State, Federal, local, and commercial laboratories
• Received 157 applications
• Approved 136 (132 ERLN/WLA members and 4 ERLN-only members)
• Currently reviewing 3 additional applications
– Easily accessible information: ERLN Web site (www.epa.gov/erln)
ERLN - Phase 2
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ERLN Provides User Tools
Laboratory CompendiumEPA’s Compendium of Environmental Testing Laboratories (Laboratory Compendium) is an online database of environmental laboratories containing each laboratory's specific capabilities to analyze chemical, biological, and radiological contaminants
WebEDRThe Web-based Electronic Data Review (WebEDR) application performs automated data evaluation of ERLN electronic data deliverables (EDDs)
– Uses tests derived from the National Functional Guidelines (NFG) for data evaluation and review combined with method-defined limits to measure data
– Serves as a review tool for EPA Data Reviewers to see how the data performed during the quality assessment
– Performs a standardized evaluation of the overall quality of the data and provides reviewers with tools to measure the data against different measurement quality objectives (MQOs)
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ERLN/WLA Application Process
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ERLN/WLA Requirements
• Quality Management System (QMS)
• Analytical capabilities/capacities for chemical, biological, and/or radiological contaminants
• Participate in proficiency testing program
• Submit to audits as appropriate
• Meet laboratory specific health and safety requirements
• Participate in Laboratory Compendium
For more information: www.epa.gov/erln/ 8
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How to join the ERLN?
1. Join the ERLN
Go to http://www.epa.gov/erln
How to Join the ERLN?(continued)
2. Complete Laboratory Membership for ERLN Application
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How to Join, continued
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Membership Decision Tree
Does the Lab meet core ERLN
membership Criteria?
Water capability?
Is it a Public Lab?Is the Lab
already a member of the ICLN
Determine Membership Criteria
Eligible for WLA Membership Eligible for ERLN
MembershipNot Eligible for
ERLN Membership
Does the Lab meet CBR analysis
capabilities and capacities?
Y
Y
Y
Y Y
N N
NN
Notes:1. ERLN determines “water capable” by a
laboratory’s analytical capability for water or drinking water matrices.
2. CBR = Chemical, Biological, and Radiological
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ERLN/WLA Application Process
1. Complete ERLN/WLA Application Packet & provide supporting documentation
2. Enter or update the Lab Compendium
3. Attach the Lab Compendium Submission Summary page
4. Submit compiled Application Packet containing all required materials as directed
For more information: http://www.epa.gov/erln/
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Application Review Process
Step 1: Laboratory submits ERLN Application Packet to EPA
Step 2: Laboratory notified of membership status via email within 60 days of receipt of application
Step 3: Laboratory may be contacted for additional information or documentation
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Identify Analytical Needs
Develop Project’s Measurement Quality Objectives
Access ERLNIdentify Laboratory Resources &
Assess Capabilities vs. NeedsUse EPA Lab Compendium:
www.epa.gov/compendium
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Choose ERLN Laboratory(ies)
4 Ship Samples5 Monitor
Progress6 Receive Data7
EvaluateData8 Ensure Laboratories
are Compensated Appropriately
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IDENTIFY ANALYTICAL SERVICES & ERLN LABORATORIES
EXECUTE PROJECT
COMPLETE ERLN LABORATORY AGREEMENT
ACCESSING THE ERLNERLN
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Basic Ordering Agreements
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What is a BOA?
• A Basic Ordering Agreement (BOA) is a written instrument of understanding
• Negotiated between EPA and a contractor (state, local, municipal, or commercial laboratory)
• Contains the following:
1. Terms and clauses applying to future purchase orders between the parties during its term;
2. Description, as specific as practicable, of supplies or services to be provided; and
3. Methods for pricing, issuing, and delivering future purchase orders under the BOA.
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BOA, continued
A BOA is NOT a contract, but rather, an agreement!
• Primary mechanism used with state, local, municipal, and commercial laboratories for performing analytical services for the ERLN and the WLA
• Must be an ERLN/WLA Member laboratory to enter into a BOA!
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How is Work Ordered?
• EPA orders services from BOA holders:– Directly from the laboratory (sole source) – Competitive basis
• Sole-source purchase orders may be issued during:– National emergencies– Other EPA defined specific incidents (case-by-case basis)
• All other times, Request for Quote (RFQ)
• The RFQ and purchase order detail the level of effort and:– Specific site or incident– Description of services– Size (e.g. how many samples)– Analytical method(s)– Reporting– QA/QC– Payment terms
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Water Laboratory Alliance
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What is the WLA?
The Water Laboratory Alliance (WLA) provides the Water Sector with an integrated nationwide network of laboratories
The WLA is composed of drinking water, public health, environmental, and select commercial laboratories
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The WLA is Part of the ERLN
The WLA focuses solely on water and
is an integral part of EPA’s ERLN
Environmental Response Laboratory Network (ERLN)
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WLA Implementation:
• Addressing Gaps in Capability
• Stakeholder Engagement
• APHL Cooperative Agreement
FY05: WLA Road Map,
Chem/Bio Methods
FY07: 11 RLRPs and
11 Table-Top Exercises
Ohio
FY08: 11 Functional
Exercises
FY06: Local Lab Network, Response Plan Launch, WCIT Launch,
Sampling Guidance, Chem/Bio Methods
Local Regional
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WLA Implementation:
Regional National
FY09: WLA Launch,
Developed WLA-RP, Region 1 & 2 FSE
FY10: Region 9 & 10 FSE,
East and West Coast WLA
Security Summits
FY11: WLA Training Center Launch, Region 7 & 8 FSE, Develop ERP
• Addressing Capacity: Laboratory Recruitment
• Addressing Gaps in Capability
• Tool and Training Implementation
• Stakeholder Engagement
• APHL Cooperative Agreement
FY12: WLA-RP Training; CDC PT
for Select Agents; WLA Security Summit;
Prepare for Region 4, 5 & 6 FSE;
Review of ERP
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WLA Response Plan (WLA-RP)
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WLA-RP Composition
• Laboratory roles and responsibilities
• Laboratory coordination
• Communication and logistics
• Sample brokerage, tracking, and transport
• Sample analyses – field screening, rapid, and confirmatory
• QA/QC
• Data review and validation
• Data reporting and data storage26
• Commercial
• EPA
• State Government
• Local/Municipal
• Utility
• Government Owned Contractor Operated (GOCO)
• Other Federal Laboratories
• College/University
WLA member laboratories fall into a number of categories:
WLA Current Status
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WLA Status Update: 132 Members
* Includes 1 ERLN-only laboratory
CA • 11
NV • 1
AZ • 6
HI • 1
OR • 1
WA • 4
MT • 1 ND • 1
SD • 1
WY • 0
UT • 1 CO • 5*
NM • 3
TX • 10
OK • 2 AR • 0
KS • 1
NE • 1
MO • 3
IA • 3
MN • 1
WI • 2
IL • 3 IN • 2OH • 3
MI • 2
KY • 1
TN • 6
MS • 3AL • 1 GA • 1
FL5
SC • 2
NC • 4*
VA • 1WV1
PA • 5
NY • 6
ME 0
NH • 1
NJ • 8*DE • 1
MA • 1
VT • 1
RI • 1
LA4
ID • 2
AK • 1
CT • 2
MD • 5*
4 or more
1-3
None
Number ofLaboratories
WLA helped support the monitoring of radiation during the aftermath of the earthquake that hit Japan in 2011. 28
How does the WLA benefit you?
• Improved Water Sector preparedness for response to water contamination incidents
• WLA-RP and Lab Compendium are available to the Water Sector and other stakeholders involved in water contamination response
• Tools, resources and training
• Travel funding and networking opportunities (e.g., Summits, exercises)
– Enhances relationships and improves communications 29
Accessing the WLA
Nashville Emergency Manager
Accessing the WLA
Nashville Emergenc
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Nashville Emergency Manager Tennesse
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Accessing the WLA
Nashville Emergenc
y Manager
Tennessee State
Laboratory
Analytical Services
Requestor
Primary Respondin
g Laboratory
Accessing the WLA
Environmental Analyses
R’ Us
Mutual Support
LaboratoryEPA ORIA
Mutual Support
Laboratory
Primary Respondin
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Analytical Services
Requestor
WLA Resources and Tools
• Water Contaminant Information Tool (WCIT)
• Sampling Guidance for Unknown Contaminants in Drinking Water
• WLA Training Center
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What is WCIT?
The Water Contaminant Information Tool (WCIT) is EPA’s secure Web-based database of information on priority contaminants of concern for “all-hazards” in drinking water and wastewater systems:
– Released in 2005– Updated and expanded regularly since then– Describes contaminants that pose a serious threat if accidentally
or intentionally introduced into water systems– Data are peer-reviewed and regularly updated– Data are specific to the needs of drinking water and wastewater
systems– Methods for more than 800 potential drinking water
contaminants
www.epa.gov/wcit/ 35
Sampling Guidance
Sampling Guidance for Unknown Contaminants in Drinking Water
• Integrates sample collection, preservation, and transport procedures
• Provides an example of what is required for a comprehensive sampling program
• Supplements emergency response plans
• Includes helpful resources, including approaches to collaborate with other agencies
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ScopeThe WLA Training Program targets key stakeholders with a vested interest in the safety and security of water supplies. Examples of these include, but are not limited to:
− WLA/ERLN members
− State public health, environmental, commercial, and utility laboratories
− EPA Regional and Program laboratories
− Water utilities
− State agencies
− State drinking water programs
− Emergency response community
− Associations
WLA Training Center
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Purpose
• To familiarize WLA member laboratories, WLA users, and Water Sector stakeholders, with:
− WLA response procedures
− Analytical methods
− Sample handling recommendations
− Data reporting
− Supporting tools
Curriculum Format
• Due to travel restrictions for many states, enhanced computer-based training will be used when in-person training is not an option
• The WLA Training Center also uses established conferences, meetings, and exercises as venues for in-person training
WLA Training Center, continued
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• Webcasts– WLA Overview– Becoming a WLA Member – Handling of Criminal Investigation Samples: Maintaining Chain of
Custody
• Live Webcast– WLA Response Plan (WLA-RP) Tabletop Exercise
• Hands-On– EPA’s Automated Field-Deployable Ultrafiltration Device
• On-Line Modules– WLA Response Plan (WLA-RP)– EPA’s Automated Field-Deployable Ultrafiltration Device
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WLA Training Center, continued
WLA
ERLNContact Information
For comments and questions on the ERLN, please contact:
Schatzi Fitz-James, US EPAOffice of Emergency ManagementPhone: 202-564-2521E-Mail: [email protected]
For comments and questions on the WLA, please contact:
Latisha Mapp, US EPAOffice of Ground Water and Drinking WaterPhone: 202-564-1390E-Mail: [email protected]
ERLN/WLA Helpline: 703-818-4200
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