2024-01-31_REVISION - M1977344 (30)

Home Browse Search

1-1 Section 1 Overview The primary objective of the surface water and groundwater monitoring program is designed to collect data to assess potential water resource impacts from mining operations conducted at the proposed HolcimUS (Holcim) Red Creek Quarry (RCQ). Additionally, the RCQ baseline Sampling and Analysis Plan (SAP) is designed to document the characteristics of surface water and groundwater prior to any mining to assist in evaluation of the RCQ permit applications. This Quality Assurance Project Plan (QAPP) describes quality assurance/quality control (QA/QC) procedures that will be followed during implementation of the surface water and groundwater data collection. QA is a management function and refers to the systematic planning of procedures, methods, and standards to ensure that data generated by the testing program are suitable for their intended use. QC is process-oriented and focuses on error identification and verification that data meet the established standards. The following topics are covered in this QAPP: • Project management and communication • Training, certification, and documentation requirements • Data quality objectives (DQOs) and standards • Laboratory testing and analytical methods • QC procedures for data generation and data management • Program assessment and oversight • Data validation and usability The standards contained herein will be used for verification and validation of data generated by field personnel and laboratory subcontractors. The QAPP is intended to serve as a guide to field personnel and laboratory subcontractors for QC activities during the monitoring and reporting phases of this project. Specific details for sampling and analyses are provided in the RCQ Baseline Monitoring SAP and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs). These documents along with this QAPP, provide a complete description of the monitoring programs that will be implemented during the project.