Amendment # 2. Lower Colorado River Authority (LCRA) Clean Rivers Program FY 2014/2015 QAPP

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1 Amendment # 2 Quality Assurance Project Plan Lower Colorado River Authority (LCRA) Clean Rivers Program FY 2014/201 QAPP Prepared by the Lower Colorado River Authority in Cooperation with the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) Effective: Immediately upon approval by all parties Questions concerning this QAPP should be directed to: Jerry Guajardo Quality Assurance Officer P.O. Box 220 Austin, Texas (12) Jerry.Guajardo@LCRA.ORG

2 Justification This amendment details the changes made to Table A7.3 for organic analysis that is performed for the City of Austin. The amended limits of quantitation (LOQs) are the ones used for City of Austin's organic analysis and not the incorrect, low level LOQs that are shown in the 2014 QAPP. The changes in bias percent recovery were missed in reviewing the 2014 QAPP. Organizational changes have prompted a change in responsibilities. Summary of Changes 1. Table A7.3 (organics in ) is changed to update some LOQs and bias percent recovery of laboratory control samples. 2. Staff assignments have changed at TCEQ and UCRA. Detail of Changes 1. Some LOQs and bias percent recovery are changed in Table A7.3 for the analysis that Analytical performs on City of Austin's organics in. Ten LOQ changes are proposed in this amendment. No changes are proposed for organic analyses performed by. The LOQs for four constituents are greater than the AWRL and are explained in the footnote to Table A7.3. The bias percent recovery changes are for three parameter codes: 349, 3981 and The following Table A7.3 shows the changes that are proposed. The Table A7.3, containing the correct values, starting on page 9 of the amendment will be substituted in the QAPP upon approval bytceq. 2. Allison Fischer has replaced Patricia Wise as LCRA's project manager. Cathy Anderson is now the Data Management and Analysis Team Leader. Chuck Brown has replaced Scott McWiltiams as the UCRA Data Manager. These changes are shown in the signature page. Section A4 and Figure A4.1 are modified to reflect these changes.

3 TABLE A7.3 JVIeasurement Performance Specifications for COA Organics in Sediment Parameter 1,2,,-DIBENZANTHRACENE DRY WTBOT, ^ I?/kg.3 I I? 0 I u " u II lu PLl 349 I 70 Q> I? nw /~\ ^r 3S 1-] ~Y y? G ^ ^ s M ^ ,4,-T, BOTTOM DEPOSITS 8llA ,4-D, BOTTOM DEPOSITS 8llA ACEPHTHENE, DRY WT, BOTTOM, () ^tg/kg ACEPHTHYLENE, DRY WT, BOTTOM, ()?/kg S-ioo ALDRIN, BOTTOM DEPOS., te ANTHRACENE DRYWTBOT, BENZO(B)FLUORANTHENE,S EDIMENTS, DRYWT, BENZO(GHI)PERYLENEl,12- BENZOPERYLENDRYWTBOT, 4g/kg BENZO(K)FLUORANTHENE DRYWTBOT, l^g/kg 827QD BENZO-A-PYRENE DRY WTBOT, l^g/kg BHC-ALPHA ISOMER, BOTTOM DEPOS (DRY SOL)?/kg CHLORDANECTECH MIX&METABS) SED,DRYWT, ^g/kg * CHRYSENE DRYWTBOT, ^g/kg DIELDRIN IN BOTTOM DEPOS. ^g/kg 827QD * o.8-l 7-12

4 DEMETON IN SEDIMENT (SYSTOX) DRY WEIGHT () (^g/kg lo DIAZDTON IN BOT. DEPOS. 4g/kg ENDRIN IN BOTTOM DEPOS o.8-l l-l33 FLUORANTHENE DRY WTBOT, FLUORENE DRYWTBOT, wo GUTHION, BOTTOM DEPOSFTS ( DRY SOLIDS) l^g/kg lo INDENO (1,2,3-CD) PYRENE DRYWTBOT, 1-ig/kg PHTHALENE DRY WTBOT, 1-ig/kg PCBS, BOTTOM DEPOSITS l^g/kg 8o82 or 8o82a « PCP (PENTACHLOROPHENOL ) IN BOT DEPOS DRY (BAG K UP) PCP (PENTACHLOROPHENOL ) IN BOT DEPOS DRY?/kg 811A PHENTHRENE DRY WTBOT, Pg/kg PYRENE DRY WTBOT, SILVEX, BOTTOM DEPOSITS?/kg 8llA TOXAPHENE IN BOTTOM DEPOS., l^g/kg l 20 ^ DICAMBA (BANVEL) SEDDRYWT, HgAg 8llA l-li

5 DINOSEB SEDDRYWT,?Ag 8llA METHYL PARATHION IN BOT. DEPOS.,?/kg 39oi References: United States Environmental Protection Agency (US) Methods for Chemical Analysis of Water and Wastes, Manual #-oo/ American Public Health Association (APHA), American Water Works Association (AWWA), and Water Environment Federation (WEF), Standard Methods for the Examination of Water and Wastewater, 20th Edition, (Note: The 2lst edition may be cited if it becomes available.) TCEQ SOP, Vl - TCEQ Surface Water Quality Monitoring Procedures, Volume l: Physical and Chemical Monitoring Methods, 2012 (RG-41). TCEQ SOP, V2 - TCEQ Surface Water Quality Monitoring Procedures, Volume 2: Methods for Collecting and Analyzing Biological Community and Habitat Data, 2007 (RG-4l) * LOQs are greater than AWRLs for some parameters due to the instrument capabilities of the laboratory. The LOQ check standard, also known as the detectability check sample (DCS), is performed to demonstrate the laboratory's ability to accurately quantitate at the reporting limit (RL) and meet this project's objectives.

6 These changes will be incorporated into the QAPP document and TCEQ and LCRA will acknowledge and accept these changes by signing this document. Texas Commission on Environmental Quality Water Quality Planning Division 'iy Allison Fischer, Project Manager Date Patricia Wise, Work Leader (Acting) Date Clean Rivers Program Clean Rivers Program 9/12/2014 Allison Fischer Project Quality Assurance Specialist Clean Rivers Program Date Monitoring Division Daniel R. Burke Date Lead CRP Quality Assurance Specialist

7 Colorado River Authority 9/12/201' David Cowan Date LCRA Project Manager Jerry Guajardo Date LCRA Quality Assurance Officer Analytical 9/12/2014 John DuPont Date Laboratory General Manager Approved S/12/2014 Sherri Herschmann Date Laboratory Quality Assurance Manager

8 Upper Colorado River Authority Chuck Brown Date

9 Appendix A: Measurement Performance Specifications (Table A7.3)

10 TABLE A7.3 Measurement Performance Specifications for COA Organics in Sediment Parameter 1,2,,-DIBENZANTHRACENE DRY WTBOT, I HgAg.3 I T? 0 I s I u ^ 1 ^ 349 ^ I 70 y s ^TiT li nw ^1 /~\ ss s» sg 4< u S?) rtog s PQ j 2,4,-T, BOTTOM DEPOSITS, ^g/kg 811A ,4-D, BOTTOM DEPOSITS,?/kg 811A ACEPHTHENE, DRY WT, BOTTOM () 4g/kg ACEPHTHYLENE, DRY WT, BOTTOM () HgAg ALDRIN, BOTTOM DEPOS., ANTHRACENE DRYWTBOT, HgAg BENZO(B)FLUORANTHENE,S EDIMENTS, DRY WT, ^g/kg BENZO(GHI)PERYLENEl,12- BENZOPERYLEN DRYWTBOT, ^g/kg BENZO(K)FLUORANTHENE DRYWTBOT, BENZO-A-PYRENE DRY WTBOT, BHC-ALPHA ISOMER, BOTTOM DEPOS (DRY SOL) l^g/kg CHLORDANE(TECH MIX&METABS) SED,DRY WT, * o.8-l CHRYSENE DRYWTBOT,

11 DIELDRIN IN BOTTOM DEPOS., * o.8-l 7-12 DEMETON IN SEDIMENT (SYSTOX) DRY WEIGHT, () t^g/kg io DIAZINON IN BOT. DEPOS.,?/kg ENDRIN IN BOTTOM DEPOS., l^g/kg i-i33 FLUORANTHENE DRY WTBOT, 4g/kg FLUORENE DRYWTBOT, GUTHION, BOTTOM DEPOSITS, ( DRY SOLIDS) 4g/kg io INDENO (1,2,3-CD) PYKENE DRYWTBOT, l^g/kg PHTHALENE DRYWTBOT,?/kg PCBS, BOTTOM DEPOSITS, 4g/kg 8o82 or 8o82a * PCP (PENTACHLOROPHENOL ) IN BOT DEPOS DRY, (BAG K UP) PCP (PENTACHLOROPHENOL ) IN BOT DEPOS DRY, HgAg 8llA PHENTHRENE DRY WTBOT, PYRENE DRYWTBOT,

12 SILVEX, BOTTOM DEPOSITS, 8llA TOXAPHENE IN BOTTOM DEPOS., * DICAMBA (BANVEL) SEDDRYWT, 8llA l-ll DINOSEB SEDDRYWT, 8llA METHYL PARATHION IN BOT. DEPOS., References: United States Environmental Protection Agency (US) Methods for Chemical Analysis of Water and Wastes, Manual #-oo/ American Public Health Association (APHA), American Water Works Association (AWWA), and Water Environment Federation (WEF), Standard Methods for the Examination of Water and Wastewater, 20th Edition, (Note: The 2ist edition may be cited if it becomes available.) TCEQ SOP, Vl - TCEQ Surface Water Quality Monitoring Procedures, Volume l: Physical and Chemical Monitoring Methods, 2012 (RG-41). TCEQ SOP, V2 - TCEQ Surface Water Quality Monitoring Procedures, Volume 2: Methods for Collecting and Analyzing Biological Community and Habitat Data, 2007 (RG-4i) * LOQs are greater than AWRLs for some parameters due to the instrument capabilities of the laboratory. The LOQ check standard, also laiown as the detectability check sample (DCS), is performed to demonstrate the laboratory's ability to accurately quantitate at the reporting limit (RL) and meet this project's objectives.

13 A4 PROJECT/TASK ORGANIZATION Description of Responsibilities TCEQ Patricia Wise CRP Work Leader (Acting) Responsible for Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) activities supporting the development and implementation of the Texas Clean Rivers Program (CRP). Responsible for verifying that the TCEQ Quality Management Plan (QMP) is followed by CRP staff. Supervises TCEQ CRP staff. Reviews and responds to any deficiencies, corrective actions, or findings related to the area of responsibility. Oversees the development of Quality Assurance (QA) guidance for the CRP. Reviews and approves all QA audits, corrective actions, reviews, reports, work plans, contracts, QAPPs, and TCEQ Quality Management Plan. Enforces corrective action, as required, where QA protocols are not met. Ensures CRP personnel are fully trained. Daniel R. Burke CRP Lead Quality Assurance Specialist Participates in the development, approval, implementation, and maintenance of written QA standards (e.g., Program Guidance, SOPs, QAPPs, QMP). Assists program and project manager in developing and implementing quality system. Serves on planning team for CRP special projects. Coordinates the review and approval of CRP QAPPs. Prepares and distributes annual audit plans. Conducts monitoring systems audits of Planning Agencies. Concurs with and monitors implementation of corrective actions. Conveys QA problems to appropriate management. Recommends that work be stopped in order to safeguard programmatic objectives, worker safety, public health, or environmental protection. Ensures maintenance of QAPPs and audit records for the CRP. Allison Fischer CRP Project Manager Responsible for the development, implementation, and maintenance ofcrp contracts. Tracks, reviews, and approves deliverables. Participates in the development, approval, implementation, and maintenance of written QA standards (e.g., Program Guidance, SOPs, QAPPs, Q.MP). Assists CRP Lead QA Specialist in conducting Basin Planning Agency audits. Verifies QAPPs are being followed by contractors and that projects are producing data of known quality. Coordinates project planning with the Basin Planning Agency Project Manager. Reviews and approves data and reports produced by contractors. Notifies QA Specialists of circumstances which may adversely affect the quality of data derived from the collection and analysis of samples. Develops, enforces, and monitors corrective action measures to ensure contractors meet deadlines and scheduled commitments.

14 Cathy Anderson Team Leader, Data Management and Analysis (DM&A) Team Participates in the development, approval, implementation, and maintenance of written QA standards (e.g.. Program Guidance, SOPs, QAPPs, QMP). Ensures DM&A staff perform data management related tasks, including coordination and tracking of CRP data sets from initial submittat through CRP Project Manager review and approval; ensuring that data is reported following instructions in the Surface Water Quality Monitoring Data Management Reference Guide, January 2012, or most current version (DMRG); running automated data validation checks in Surface Water Quality Monitoring Information System (SWQ.MIS) and coordinating data verification and error correction with CRP Project Managers; generating SWQMIS summary reports to assist CRP Project Managers' data review; identifying data anomalies and inconsistencies; providing training and guidance to CRP and Planning Agencies on technical data issues to ensure that data are submitted according to documented procedures; reviewing QAPPs for valid stream monitoring stations, validity of parameter codes, submitting entity code(s), collecting entity code(s), and monitoring type code(s); developing and maintaining data management-related standard operating procedures (SOPs) for CRP data management; and coordinating and processing data correction requests. Peter Bohls CRP Data Manager, DM&ATeam Responsible for coordination and tracking of CRP data sets from initial submittal through CRP Project Manager review and approval. Ensures that data is reported following instructions in the DMRG. Runs automated data validation checks in SWQMIS and coordinates data verification and error correction with CRP Project Managers. Generates SWQMIS summary reports to assist CRP Project Managers' data review. Identifies data anomalies and inconsistencies. Provides training and guidance to CRP and Planning Agencies on technical data issues to ensure that data are submitted according to documented procedures. Reviews QAPPs for valid stream monitoring stations. Checks validity of parameter codes, submitting entity code(s), collecting entity code(s), and monitoring type code(s). Develops and maintains data management-related SOPs for CRP data management. Coordinates and processes data correction requests. Participates in the development, implementation, and maintenance of written QA standards (e.g.. Program Guidance, SOPs, QAPPs, QMP). Allison Fischer CRP Project Quality Assurance Specialist Serves as liaison between CRP management and TCEQQA management. Participates in the development, approval, implementation, and maintenance of written QA standards (e.g., Program Guidance, SOPs, QAPPs, QMP). Serves on planning team for CRP special projects and reviews QAPPs in coordination with other CRP staff. Coordinates documentation and implementation of corrective action for the CRP.

15 LCRA David Cowan LCRA Project Manager Responsible for implementing and monitoring CRP requirements in contracts, QAPPs, and QAPP amendments and appendices. Coordinates basin planning activities and work of basin partners. Ensures monitoring systems audits are conducted to ensure QAPPs are followed by basin planning agency participants and that projects are producing data of known quality. Ensures that subcontractors are qualified to perform contracted work. Ensures CRP project managers and/or QA Specialists are notified of deficiencies and corrective actions, and that issues are resolved. Responsible for validating that data collected are acceptable for reporting to the TCEQ. Jerry Guajardo LCRA Quality Assurance Officer Responsible for coordinating the implementation of the QA program. Responsible for writing and maintaining the QAPP and monitoring its implementation. Responsible for maintaining records of Q.APP distribution, including appendices and amendments. Responsible for maintaining written records of subtier commitment to requirements specified in this QAPP. Responsible for identifying, receiving, and maintaining project QA records. Responsible for coordinating with the TCEQ QAS to resolve QA-related issues. Notifies the LCRA Project Manager of particular circumstances which may adversely affect the quality of data. Coordinates and monitors deficiencies and corrective action. Coordinates and maintains records of data verification and validation. Coordinates the research and review of technical QA material and data related to water quality monitoring system design and analytical techniques. Conducts monitoring systems audits on project participants to determine compliance with project and program specifications, issues written reports, and follows through on findings. Provides oversight regarding staff being properly trained and ensures that training records are maintained. David Bass LCRA Data Manager Responsible for ensuring that field data are properly reviewed and verified. Responsible for the transfer of basin quality-assured water quality data to the TCEQ in a format compatible with SWQM IS. Maintains quality-assured data on LCRA internet sites. Alicia C. Gill LCRA Environmental Laboratory Services Manager Responsible for the overall performance, administration, and reporting of analyses performed by LCRA's. Responsible for supervision of laboratory and field personnel involved in generating analytical data for the project. Ensures that laboratory and field personnel have adequate training and a thorough

16 knowledge of the QAPP and related SOPs. Responsible for oversight of all laboratory operations ensuring that all QA/QC requirements are met, documentation is complete and adequately maintained, and results are reported accurately. Roland Garcia LCRA Environmental Laboratory Services QA Director Responsible for the overall quality control and quality assurance of analyses performed by LCRA's. Monitors the implementation of the QM/QAPP within the laboratory to ensure complete compliance with QA data quality objectives, as defined by the contract and in the QAPP. Conducts in-house audits to ensure compliance with written SOPs and to identify potential problems. Responsible for supervising and verifying all aspects of the QA/QCinthe laboratory. DaleJurecka LCRA Environmental Laboratory Services Project Manager and Field Services Team Leader Responsible for analyses performed by LCRA for LCRA and UCRA's portions of this project. Responsible for project set up in LIMS. Responsible for laboratory and field staff corrective action communication with the LCRA QAO. Makes data available to the LCRA DM. Notifies LCRA and UCRA of laboratory analysis issues that may invalidate data. Responsible for coordination of the field team monitoring efforts. Ensures that samples are collected according to methods specified in the QAPP and the latest edition of them/qm Procedures. Ensures that training records for staff are maintained. Ariana Dean LCRA Environmental Laboratory Services Project Manager Responsible for analyses performed by LCRA for COA. Responsible for project set up in LIMS. Responsible for corrective action and all communication with COA. Makes data available to the participant. Notifies COA of laboratory analysis issues that may invalidate data. UCRA Chuck Brown UCRA Project Manager, Data Manager, QA Officer and Field Staff Responsible for implementing the CRP requirements in the contract and in the QAPP. Ensures that UCRA staff are qualified to perform CRP activities and that they receive necessary and required training. Ensures that UCRA participates in monitoring system and fiscal audits as required. Responsible for overall quality control and quality assurance of samples, analytical results and data for samples collected by UCRA. Responsible for the compilation and transmittal of QAPP-listed UCRA data and data review

17 checklist to LCRA. Responsible for verifying and validating data. Ensure that only acceptable data, as specified in the QAPP, are reported to the LCRA. Responsible for data input into appropriate spreadsheets and ensuring that only data of known quality is reported to LCRA DM. Responsible for ensuring that data in spreadsheets are properly reviewed and verified. Responsible for corrective action communication with the LCRA QAO. Responsible to ensure that staff are adequately trained. Performs monitoring as specified in the latest edition ofswqm Procedures Manual. Scott McWilliams Field Staff Performs monitoring as specified in the latest edition ofswqm Procedures Manual. COA Mateo Scoggins COA PM, QA Officer and Field Coordinator Responsible for overall performance, administration and management of COA's project participation. Responsible for field team activities and that field teams receive necessary training. Responsible for overall quality control and quality assurance of samples and analytical results of the samples collected by COA. Responsible for verifying and validating data. Ensures that only acceptable data, as specified in the Q.APP, are reported to the LCRA. Responsible for documenting corrective actions, coordinating audit and QA activities, and responding to audit reviews by LCRA. Coordinates activities with laboratory staff. Ensures that field staff are properly trained and that training records are maintained. Coordinates field activities. Chris Herrington COA Data Manager Responsible for the compilation and transmitta! of QAPP-listed COA data and data review checklist to LCRA. Verifies and validates data through automated means. Responsible for flagging data that may pose a question when reviewed by the LCRA.

18 ALYTICAL LABORATORY Dershing Luu Analytical Laboratory, Laboratory Director Responsible for all laboratory operations. Performs technical and business development activities. Assures the project manager, technical manager and Q.A manager perform their duties. Responsible for keeping the laboratory technologically current with latest analytical methods and provides technical expertise in method development. John DuPont Analytical Laboratory, Laboratory General Manager Responsible for overseeing the general functions of the laboratory. Meets regularly with the QA manager to discuss adherence to the program as well as QA problems or projects that require additional review and corrective action. Responsible for SOPs, supervision of training for laboratory staff, document control and security, technical development and implementation of LIMS. Sherri Herschmann Analytical Laboratory, Quality Assurance Manager Responsible for development and implementation of laboratory QA/QC program. Responsibilities include training of staff with respect to QA/QC program, reviewing SOPs, maintaining the quality assurance plan, reviewing final reports, conducting and supervising audits, recommending corrective actions and preparing QA reports.

19 PROJECT ORGANIZATION CHART Figure A4.1. Organization Chart - Lines of Communication Daniel R. Burke TCEQ Lead QA Specialist Allison Fischer TCEQ Project QA Specialist Patricia Wise TCEQCRP Work Leader (Acting) Allison Fischer CRP Project Manager CathyAnderson TCEQ DM&A Team Leader Peter Bohls TCEQCRP Data Manager Alicia C. Gill-Manager Roland Garcia - QA Director Dale Jurecka -Project Manager& Field Team Leader Ariana Dean - Project Manager LCRA David Cowan - Project Manager Jerry Guajardo - QA Officer David Bass- Data Manager UCRA Chuck Brown - Project Manager, Data Manager, QA Officer & Field Staff Scott McWilliams - Field Staff - -4 Analytical Lab Dershing Luu- Laboratory Director John DuPont-General Manager Sherri Herschmann- QA Manager COA Mateo Scoggins- Project Manager, QA Officer & Field Coordinator Chris Herrington - Data Manager Lines of Management Lines of Communication Lab Communication