Environmental Data Quality Workgroup
With representatives from Army, Navy, Air Force, and Defense Logistics Agency, this workgroup's
primary mission is to develop and recommend DoD policy pertaining to environmental sampling,
laboratory testing operations, and data quality. Primary goals are to:
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Promote the generation of environmental data of known and documented quality
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Develop and recommend DoD policy affecting environmental sampling and testing operations
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Facilitate a coordinated response to legislative and regulatory issues
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Coordinate the exchange of technology and best management practices within DoD
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Improve overall performance.
The EDQW also responds to legislative and regulatory initiatives and other requests for Component
information and policy, and coordinates information exchange among DoD Components.
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What's New
DoD QSM 5 Draft Version Comments
The draft version of the new DOD/DOE Quality Systems Manual (General QS Sections 4.0 and 5.0) is available for review and comments are requested to be provided utilizing the comment template by July 23, 2012.
Additional modules to the draft of QSM Version 5 are now available for review and comments.
Draft Module - Proficiency Testing (PDF)
Draft Module - Asbestos (PDF)
Draft Module - Quality Systems for Chemical Testing (PDF)
Draft Appendix - SW 846 Reporting Requirements (PDF)
Draft Chemistry Tables (PDF)
Please use the comment template provided in the link and return by July 23, 2012 to Mr. Fred McLean fred.mclean@navy.mil and Ms. Alyssa Wingard awingard@dandp.com. Please submit comments by line number for the Modules and Appendix. Please submit comments by Table Number for the Chemistry Tables.
Please note the status for the remaining modules:
- DoD QSM Ver. 4.2 Appendix A has been deleted. Appendices B, C, and D have been incorporated into the relevant modules.
- There are no changes to Module 5 (Microbiological) and Module 7 (Toxicity
- Module 6 Radiochemistry will be sent out for review later this summer along with the applicable radiochemistry Quality Control Requirement tables.
- Appendix G - LCS control limits. The LCS study is under way and new limits will be published in the Fall 2012.
Detection and Quantitation Fact Sheet (PDF)
2012 EMDQ Registration and Information
DoD ELAP Fact Sheet (PDF)
The Department of Defense Quality Systems Manual (QSM) for Environmental Laboratories Version 4.2 (PDF)
The Department of Defense Quality Systems Manual (QSM) for Environmental Laboratories, provides implementation guidance on the establishment and management of quality systems for environmental testing laboratories that intend to perform work for DoD. This guidance is based on the National Environmental Laboratory Accreditation Conferences (NELAC) Quality System requirements, which is consistent with ISO/IEC 17025, provides implementation clarification and expectations for DoD environmental programs. It is designed to serve as a standard reference for DoD representatives from all Components who design, implement, and oversee contracts with environmental testing laboratories.
Summary of DoD QSM V4.2 Changes (PDF)
Final 8330B Implementation Guide (PDF)
2011 EMDQ Agenda and Presentations
