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- DEP QA Policy
- QA Rule 62-160
- DEP SOPs
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- QA Resources
- QA for DEP Contracts, Grants and Purchase Orders
- Audit Report List
- The NELAC Institute (TNI)
- Training Resources
- Data Review And Audits
- Analytical Method Source
- List of Labs Certified by DOH
- Quality of Science Newsletter
- Alternative and Modified Method Approvals
- Environmental Laboratory Certification Program
- Water Quality Standards Program Staff Contacts
- All Quality-Assurance content
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Quality Plan References
- Quality Plan Template.
- Quality Plans and Quality Manuals for DEP Organizational Units and Programs.
- Quick Guide to QA Requirements for Volunteer Sampling Programs.
QA Rule and DEP SOPs
The current DEP Quality Assurance rule (Chapter 62-160, F.A.C.) and DEP SOPs became effective on May 20, 2026.
- Alternative and Modified Analytical Laboratory Methods (DEP-QA-001/01, May 2026).
- Data Usability Document (DEP-EA-001/07, May 2026).
- Other documents Incorporated by Reference in 62-160 F.A.C.
- Training and testing information for the Stream Condition Index (SCI), Lake Vegetation Index (LVI), and Stream Habitat Assessment (includes SCI & LVI Primers).
Annual Quality Assurance Reports to the Secretary
QA for DEP Contracts, Grants and Purchase Orders
QA Resources for Other DEP Programs
- Petroleum Restoration Program (PRP) DEP SOP Variances and QA Issues.
- ADAPT Info.
- MDL/PQL Targets for Approved Analytical Methods-Subsection 62-4.246(4), F.A.C., requires DEP to establish and publish a list of target MDLs and PQLs for published analytical methods that may be used for the analysis of wastewater, surface water and groundwater.
- Rule 62-4.246, F.A.C., MDL/PQL Table.
- Rule 62-4.246, F.A.C., MDL/PQL guidance document-Guidance for the selection of analytical methods and the evaluation of MDLs and PQLs for the list of analytical methods referenced in Rule 62-4.246(4), F.A.C.
- Chapter 62-777 MDL/PQL Tables - The target list of Practical Quantitation Levels (PQLs) for the proposed analyte list in Chapter 62-777, F.A.C., Contaminant Cleanup Target Levels, where the cleanup criteria is less than the target PQL.
Acronyms, Terms and Definitions
- Holding Time Calculations.
- Analyte Tables in FA 1000 Appendix (Tables FA 1000-1, FA 1000-2 and FA 1000-3).
- Dictionary of Chemical Names and Synonyms.
Miscellaneous
- DEP Laboratory Library (Field and Laboratory Methods, Data Interpretation and Quality Assurance).
- DO Saturation Table.
Last Modified: Tuesday, May 19, 2026 - 02:45pm