Ensuring Competent Sample Collection

Oral Presentation

Prepared by M. Moore
Advanced Systems, Inc., PO Box 8032, Newark, DE, 19714, United States


Contact Information: mmoore@advancedsys.com; 302-368-1211


ABSTRACT

Recent memos from the EPA's Forum on Environmental Measurements (FEM) and memos from other agencies such as Department of Defense for procuring Data Acquisition services present statements indicate that sample collection and field measurements are to be performed by competent personnel and organizations. The presentation will provide information on: (1) How to select field sampling and collection organizations, (2 ) How to evaluate and determine a competent organization and (3) How to meet proposed and future requirements for sample collection and field measurement organizations.