Quality Assurance/Quality Control in Waste Site Characterization and Remedial Action.

Abstract : This report details efforts to advance the state of the art of quality assurance/quality control in waste site characterization and remedial action. The two most widely used and accepted QA/QC programs, the USEPA CLP and the USATHAMA IR QA plan, are compared and recommendations are provided for unification. The findings of a Working Group convened to discuss these issues are reported and the formation of a Task Force on Quality Assurance/Quality Control is announced. Keywords: CLP(Contract Laboratory Program); IR(Installation Restoration); Military facilities; Interagency task forces.