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AWES, LLC <br /> 4.0 OVERVIEW- QUALITY ASSURANCE/QUALITY CONTROL <br /> Quality assurance (QA) is a management system for ensuring that all information, data, and decisions <br /> resulting from the project are technically sound and properly documented. Quality Control (QC) is the <br /> functional mechanism through which quality assurance achieves its goals. Quality control programs, for <br /> example, define the frequency and methods of checks, audits, and reviews necessary to identify problems <br /> and dictate corrective action to resolve these problems, thus ensuring data of high quality. Thus, a QA/QC <br /> program pertains to all data collection,evaluation,and review activities that are part of the project. <br /> The use of qualified personnel for conducting various portions of the project is of paramount importance to <br /> an effective QA/QC program. This pertains not only to qualified CA/QC specialists, but also to specialists in <br /> other fields, including hydrogeologists, air quality specialists, soil scientists, analytical chemists and other <br /> scientific and technical disciplines. The project manager should ensure that qualified specialists, primarily <br /> individuals with the proper education, training, and experience, including licensed or certified professionals, <br /> are directing and performing the various project activities. The same general principles apply to selection of <br /> contractors and/or outside laboratories. <br /> Another important aspect of the QA/QC program is the communication between the CA/QC organization and <br /> the project manager. Regular appraisal by the project manager of the quality aspects related to the ongoing <br /> project data-gathering efforts provides the mechanism whereby the established objectives may be met. <br /> CA/QC procedures should provide details relating to the schedule, information to be provided, and the <br /> mechanism for reporting to the project manager. Reports to the project manager should include: <br /> • Periodic assessment of measurement data accuracy, precision,and completeness; <br /> • Results of performance audits; <br /> • Results of system audits; <br /> • Significant QA/QC problems and recommended solutions;and <br /> • Resolutions of previously stated problems. <br /> 5.0 REMARKS <br /> The scope of work is based upon current available information and our understanding of this project. As the <br /> project develops, changes to the project scope of work may be required. If changes in the scope of work are <br /> dictated by the needs of the project,these changes will be presented prior to implementation. <br /> This Groundwater Monitoring Plan was prepared by AWES, LLC. <br /> Date <br /> Joby L.Adams, P.G., REM <br /> Pri nci pal/Hyd rogeol ogist <br /> 4 <br />