Quality Assurance

DEP has drafted a revised list of method detection limit (MDL) and practical quantitation limit (PQL) targets for selected analytes and methods, as required by rule 62-4.246, F.A.C. (Sampling, Testing Methods, and Method Detection Limits for Water Pollution Sources). Specifically, the Department is required to publish an MDL and PQL for each approved analytical method applicable to permit applications, permits, monitoring reports and other sources of data relating to discharges to surface waters.

DEP Petroleum Restoration Program (PRP)
Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) Variances and QA Issues
 

• SOP for Soil Assessment and Sampling Methods for Florida Bureau of Petroleum Storage Systems Sites (PCS-004)
• SOP for Groundwater sampling Variances and Clarifications for Bureau of Petroleum Storage Systems Sites (PCS-005)

The Aquatic Ecology and Quality Assurance Section receives a large volume of email requests regarding topics covering, but not limited to:

• Sampling training opportunities
• QA Rule status
• Department SOPs
• NELAC Accreditation
• Field and lab auditing

In an effort to respond to all these issues in the most efficient manner, we have created an "eNewsletter" to assist in pushing information out to interested parties. To participate, please choose the link below.

The Florida Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) has a Quality Assurance (QA) Directive (DEP 972) that distributes QA responsibilities throughout the agency. All programs within the agency must comply with DEP’s QA Rule (62-160, F.A.C.) and associated standard operating procedures (SOPs).