Communicating Non-Regulatory Method Validation
Data Quality, Management, and Review
Oral Presentation
Prepared by A. Mudambi1, J. Griggs2
1 - US EPA, 1200 Pennsylvania Ave NW MC 8105R, Washington, DC, 20460, United States
2 - US EPA, NAREL, 540 S Morris Ave, Montgomery, Alabama, 36115, United States
Contact Information: mudambi.anand@epa.gov; 202-564-2817
ABSTRACT
Validation of methods developed for non-regulatory purposes tends to be done on case by case basis to meet program or regional needs. Not having an actionable approach for validating methods for non-regulatory purposes in a consistent manner leads to duplicative efforts across the Agency (e.g., multiple offices developing and validating methods for the same contaminant[s]).
EPA is developing a document for communicating validation of methods developed for non-regulatory purposes. The draft document uses a tiered approach being proposed within the Agency. It aims to provide both a process and criteria with sufficient detail and clarity to enable both the Agency and outside parties to modify or further validate the methods for other uses (including regulatory purposes).
Data Quality, Management, and Review
Oral Presentation
Prepared by A. Mudambi1, J. Griggs2
1 - US EPA, 1200 Pennsylvania Ave NW MC 8105R, Washington, DC, 20460, United States
2 - US EPA, NAREL, 540 S Morris Ave, Montgomery, Alabama, 36115, United States
Contact Information: mudambi.anand@epa.gov; 202-564-2817
ABSTRACT
Validation of methods developed for non-regulatory purposes tends to be done on case by case basis to meet program or regional needs. Not having an actionable approach for validating methods for non-regulatory purposes in a consistent manner leads to duplicative efforts across the Agency (e.g., multiple offices developing and validating methods for the same contaminant[s]).
EPA is developing a document for communicating validation of methods developed for non-regulatory purposes. The draft document uses a tiered approach being proposed within the Agency. It aims to provide both a process and criteria with sufficient detail and clarity to enable both the Agency and outside parties to modify or further validate the methods for other uses (including regulatory purposes).