NYAAEL/PaAAEL 2010 Annual Convention and Exposition
1999 - Bill Telliard, retired from the US EPA Washington, Ken Jackson, retired NYS ELAP Director, and Richard Sheibley, retired PA DEP Director of Laboratory Certification.
July 18 – 20, 2010 in Lancaster, PA
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This year’s convention theme is Business Development & Laboratory Quality. In these economic times, labs must consider new areas of business, but they must also continue to be driven by quality analytical practices and ethical principles. The topics at this year’s convention will include newly regulated areas that could potentially increase lab testing. Our Laboratory Quality Track will include data integrity issues, ethics, new methodologies, & a full-day seminar on the New TNI Lab Accreditation Standard. Don’t miss it!!!
Program
Sunday, July 18 |
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| 3-6 PM | Conference Registration |
| 6-8 PM | Picnic around the pool – Western BarbecueReservations required |
Monday, July 19 |
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| Session 1 9 AM – 12 PM |
How to Select a Test Method - Marlene Moore, President, Advanced Systems, Inc.Labs are often asked to select a test method that is appropriate for their clients. The NELAC and TNI standard have specific requirements for the selection of test methods. This presentation provides information on the documentation and data necessary to demonstrate that the method is appropriate for the intended use of the client. In addition to the TNI and NELAC standard requirements, the presentation reviews the requirements of method flexibility for CWA and RCRA. Information presented should help the lab ensure the data from modified or lab developed methods is acceptable. |
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| Session 2 9 AM – 12 PM |
Take the Time to Get Your Questions Addressed – Dan Dickinson, NYS DOH ELAP & Aaren Alger, PA DEP Laboratory Accreditation OfficeThis session is a round table discussion with representatives from the NYS ELAP and PA DEP programs. Each representative will respond to a set of inquiries submitted prior to the conference. Afterwards, the floor will be opened to address any questions or comments you may have for either representative. |
| 12-1:45 PM | Keynote Speaker: Data Validation: Inside the Black Box – Cathy Katsikis, Laboratory Data ConsultantsThis presentation will discuss the processes of third party data review and validation and how it relates to overall data quality and usability. Discussion will include data deliverables (hardcopy and electronic), potential false or biased reporting, data qualification, use of automated data review, etc. Examples of chromatograms, spectra, and laboratory reports will be viewed and discussed.An overview of laboratory procedures, areas for laboratory error, problem areas of data interpretation, and introduction of process contamination will also be presented. |
| 2-5:30 PM | Exposition, Mixer, & White Paper PresentationsDetermination of Nitrate/Nitrite by Photo-Induced Conversion via Flow Injection Analysis - Lachat Instruments MicroDistTM for the Distillation of Samples Prior to Determination of Ammonia – Lachat Instruments Determination of Ammonia in Waters Utilizing In-Line Distillation – Lachat Instruments Purge & Trap Drinking Water Method 524.3 – EST Analytical Maximizing Throughput for Purge & Trap – EST Analytical Evaluation of the Next Generation ICP-MS System, NexION 300 for Analysis of Drinking Waters Using US EPA Method 200.8 – PerkinElmer SW-846 Method 6020 for the Analysis of Soil and Sediments by ICP-MS – PerkinElmer Real Time BOD Estimations by Automated PeCOD COD Analysis on the New PC-BOD/COD Duo – ManSci A Comparison of EPA ATPs – Non-Stirring versus Stirred BOD Analysis by Optical DO – Thermo Scientific |
| 6:30 – 8:30 PM | Dinner & Entertainment – The Magic of Mike Snyder & Donna Reservations are required |
Tuesday, July 20 |
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| Session I 9 – 10:15 AM |
Electronic Tools for Data Quality Management: Automated Data Review Software & TNI Automated Auditing Software – Tim Fitzpatrick, Latoratory Data ConsultantsThis talk will feature two of LDC’s software products, the Automated Data Review (ADR) and the Automated Audit Software (AAS). The session will open with an overview of the products followed by a live demonstration of the capabilities of the software. This software was jointly developed with the Army Corps of Engineers and has been in wide use in the laboratory, consulting and regulatory communities since its inception in 1998. ADR flags data by default according to the EPA Functional Guidelines criteria, but it will accept any custom system of qualifiers as well.The second portion of the program will feature an overview and short demo of the AAS product. This system, originally developed in 2004 for the South Florida Water Management District is a fully electronic auditing database that comes with multiple electronic auditing checklists including the TNI checklist, the FL NELAC checklist, checklists from the EPA Drinking water manual and many others. |
| 10:15 – 11:15 AM | EPA and Emerging Government-Wide Quality Issues – Reggie Cheatham, US EPAEPA, after 30 years of focusing on quality assurance as it relates to data generation, has begun to meet challenges of the information age with the updated EPA Quality Program Policy – CIO 2106.0 and Procedure – CIO 2106-P-01.0. In addition to our expanded overview of Agency’s wide range of products and services, we are also addressing the new Administration’s priorities such as open government, increased transparency, and increased demand for public access via data.gov. It is clear that the open government initiative, when combined with federal spending, programmatic performance, and programmatic data measures, will greatly enhance timeliness in the successful implementation of sound quality assurance principles. What is EPA doing? What is the Federal Government doing? Where is the Federal Government going? |
| 11:15 AM – 12PM | Natural Gas Drilling Update – Marcellus Shale Coalition (Invited)This presentation will cover:
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| 1 – 2:15 PM | Water Monitoring & Protection Near Gas Well Drilling – Bryan Swistock, PSUMarcellus gas drilling activity has generated numerous questions and concerns about impacts on water resources of Pennsylvania. Unlike traditional gas well drilling in Pennsylvania, Marcellus drilling uses much larger amounts of freshwater and produces greater quantities of waste fluids. Proper drilling methods are especially important to protect the one million private water wells and springs that provide drinking water for over three million residents of the state. The location of drilling is also important to protect surface streams and groundwater, especially during high flow periods.This presentation will discuss the drilling process as it relates to water resources including hydrofracturing, wastewater chemistry, fluid collection, and surface water protections. Water testing strategies will be discussed including pre-drilling testing done by drilling companies and voluntary testing by landowners. Important parameters and procedures for testing will be discussed along with information on a current Penn State research project related to the impact of Marcellus drilling on private water supplies. |
| 2:15 – 3:30PM | New Method Developments – William Telliard, Consultant (EPA Retired)This presentation will cover the following three topics:
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| Session 2 9 – 10:30 AM |
US EPA’s Water Laboratory Alliance and Environmental Response Laboratory Network – Pamela Bernard, US EPAEPA has responded to the Water Sector’s need for expanded laboratory capability and capacity by creating the Water Laboratory Alliance (WLA). The WLA is a nationwide network of laboratories available to serve water utilities facing serious threats from natural, intentional, and unintentional contamination incidents that involve biological, chemical, or radiochemical contaminants. This presentation will describe the benefits environmental labs enjoy from becoming members of the WLA, including: · Enhanced preparedness for providing analytical support to drinking water utilities responding to contamination events; · Increased communications with peer labs to assist in addressing emerging needs for analytical capability; · Opportunities for partnerships with nearby labs to support surge capacity demands; and · Access to analytical support to address analyses for which a particular lab may not have the capability (e.g., for select agent pathogens or chemical warfare agents). |
| 10:30 AM – 12 PM | How to Implement the TNI Standard in a Small Laboratory – Marlene Moore, President, Advanced Systems, Inc.Pat Conlon was scheduled here, but he is in the Gulf working on the oil spill cleanup. Marlene was gracious enough to fill in for us with this presentation. If you are a small lab that is from New York or has contemplated venturing into NELAC accreditation, this presentation will be very helpful. |
| 1 – 3:30 PM | Ethics and Data Integrity Training – Susan Kon, RJ Lee GroupThis presentation will detail all required elements of a solid employee training program for data integrity and ethical practices. In addition, we will discuss mock situations where the opportunity for a breach of integrity and/or ethical practices may be presented. |
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| Session 3 9 AM – 3:30 PM |
The New TNI Laboratory Accreditation Standard – Produced by TNI & Coordinated by Jack Farrell, Analytical ExcellenceThe NELAP has adopted for use within the program four new accreditation standards:
The new standard will replace the 2003 NELAC standard & will be implemented in 2011. All NELAP-accredited labs will need to comply with the new requirements by July 1, 2011. This workshop will review in detail the standard applicable to labs, briefly review the other three standards, & present the plan for implementation. The following topics will be covered: Proficiency Testing Requirements, Quality System Requirements, Interpretations and Clarifications, Requirements for Accreditation Bodies, Changes to the On-Site Assessment Process. |
Attendees will receive either a notebook or flashdrive (bring paper for notes) unless you pay an additional $25.
EXHIBITOR LISTING
(as of 5/20/10)
| Absolute Standards COSA Instrument Corp. Environmental Express Env’l Resource Assoc. EST Analytical Greenwood Products Horizon Technologies |
Lachat Instruments Macherey-Nagel, Inc. ManSci, Inc. Metrohm USA NSI Solutions OI Analytical PerkinElmer |
SPEX CertiPrep Supelco/Sigma Aldrich Thomas Cain, Inc. Thermo Fisher Scientific Wibby Environmental |
Registration
Please print and fill out this application & return it with payment, or apply online on the Registration Page.
Accommodations
The Business Development & Laboratory Quality conference will be held at the The Eden Resort Inn & Conference Center, 222 Eden Rd., Lancaster, PA 17601. Phone: (717) 569-6444.
Hotel reservations can be made by phone or mail. Overnight room rates on July 18th & 19th for meeting & trade show participants are $125.95 plus tax per night for single or double occupancy. The Eden will honor these rates for July 17th & July 20th as well for those that would like to add to their trip. Please call the number above to make your reservation. Tell reservations that you are with the NY Association of Environmental Laboratories. You will need to guarantee the room with a major credit card at the time you make the reservation. You can also mail or fax this application to the hotel to make a reservation.
Family rates: A conference attendee may share a room with their spouse and children for no extra charge. Meals are extra. Adult tickets (including ages 13 and up) for Sunday night are $38 each. Adult tickets for the Monday night dinner are $30 each. Children 1-4 are free for Sunday night and $17 for Monday night, 5-12 are $17 for Sunday night and $18 for Monday night.
Reservations must be in by June 17, 2010. After this date, the Eden will accept reservations on a space available basis only. The above mentioned rate may NOT apply after this date.