For Review: Draft SAP & QAPP

The Draft Sampling and Analysis Plan (SAP), Quality Assurance Project Plan (QAPP), and a draft memo on Confidence Limit Testing from LimnoTech is available for your review.  The first two documents are substantive, and you’ll need to set aside some time for review.  Limno Tech staff will be calling in to our SRRTTF meeting on Wednesday February 26th to provide an overview of these documents and answer any questions you have.  Please come to the meeting on the 26th prepared to discuss the material and utilize our Limno Tech resources.

–  SRRTTF LimnoTech Confidence Testing Memo 2-14-14
–  Sampling & Analysis Plan (SAP) DRAFT 2-12-14
–  Quality Assurance Project Plan (QAPP) DRAFT 2-14-14

**New Start Time** February 5, 2014 Technical Track Work Group Meeting

Spokane River Regional Task Force

Technical Track Work Group Meeting
Date: February 5, 2014
Time: 10:00 p.m. to 12:00 p.m. **New Start Time**

Location: Washington Department of Ecology
N. 4601 Monroe St. Spokane, WA 99205

Click here for a map.

Call In Number: 800-704-9804
Participant Code: 34863442#

Meeting Documents
  SRRTTF Feb 5 TTWG Mtg Summary
–  Tech Track WG DRAFT Agenda 2-5-14 (revised start time)
–  SRRTTF RFP Timeline DRAFT (revised 1-22-14)
–  Map_20140129_SpokaneR_Outfalls_Gages_Mideast
–  Map_20140129_SpokaneR_Outfalls_Gages_East
–  Map_20140129_SpokaneR_Outfalls_Gages_West
–  Map_20140129_SpokaneR_Outfalls_Gages_Midwest

Request for Information: Sampling Survey

Please distribute to any contractors, agencies, university researchers, or other contacts (and complete the form if applicable to your organization) the Request for Information below to identify entities with capabilities to provide sampling and other services for the Spokane River Regional Toxics Task Force. Background information is provided.

Completed forms are due by Friday, January 24th to Arianne Fernandez (contact information on form). Thank you!

–  SRRTTF Request for Information: Sampling Survey
–  LimnoTech DRAFT Data Collection Strategy for PCBs
–  SRRTTF Fact Sheet

January 8, 2014 Technical Track Work Group Meeting

Spokane River Regional Task Force

Please note: The Tech Track Work Group meeting has been moved up to January 8 and the Funding Work Group will be meeting on February 5.

Technical Track Work Group Meeting
Date: January 8, 2014
Time: 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

Location: Washington Department of Ecology
N. 4601 Monroe St. Spokane, WA 99205

Click here for a map.

Call In Number: 800-704-9804
Participant Code: 34863442#

Meeting Documents
–  SRRTTF Jan 8 TTWG Mtg Summary
–  SRRTTF Tech Track WG DRAFT Agenda 1-8-14
–  Spokane River Basin Toxics Sampling and Research Interest Inquiry Form
–  DRAFT Scope of Work 11202013a
–  SRRTTF Model Review Memo 2014 Jan 6
–  SRRTTF Monitoring Strategy 2014 Jan 6

SRRTTF Technical Monitoring Workshop Dec. 4-5

Spokane River Regional Toxics Task Force (SRRTTF)
Technical Monitoring Workshop
December 4-5, 2013
WSDOT Eastern Region Headquarters

Advance registration is required by Wednesday, November 27, 2013.
To register, click here.

Workshop Purpose: This workshop is intended provide a forum for the open exchange of information on the goals for and the design of a comprehensive monitoring plan for (a) establishing the current state of PCB in the Spokane River Watershed and (b) designing activities related to source identification.

In a way that:

  • Allows those involved (i.e. – regulators, academia, and consultants) in PCB water quality in other geographic areas to discuss their activities and provide insights into what they have learned from their efforts in areas applicable to Spokane River issues.
  • Provides input on approaches for the design of a river monitoring plan that identifies sampling locations, sample collection methods, frequency of sampling, analytical methods to be used, and other related data collection and management activities.
  • Provides input on approaches for gathering potential “true” source identification and location information in support of the river monitoring plan.
  • Provides the opportunity for SRRTTF members to have discussions with presenters and among themselves.
  • Provides input to all stakeholders on the development of management options.
  • Provides the opportunity for SRRTTF members to “brainstorm” how learnings can best be used to identify near term and long term actions.

So that all SRRTTF members have the opportunity to provide input and direction for the development of the Task Force’s monitoring plan, conceptual model, source reduction actions, and Comprehensive Plan.

Who Should Attend? Members of the SRRTTF, interested stakeholders, regulatory staff from the Department of Ecology and the US EPA, and consultants/technical experts.

For a current list of Workshop and background materials, click here.

October 30, 2013 Technical Track Work Group Meeting

Spokane River Regional Task Force Members of the Tech Track Work Group have decided to hold an additional work group meeting on October 30, 2013.

Technical Track Work Group Meeting
Date: October 30, 2013
Time: 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

Location: Washington Department of Ecology
N. 4601 Monroe St. Spokane, WA 99205

Click here for a map.

Call In Number: 800-704-9804
Participant Code: 34863442#

Meeting Documents
–  SRRTTF Tech Track WG Meeting Summary 10-30-13
–  Tech Track WG DRAFT Agenda 10-30-13 revised
–  LimnoTech Initial Monitoring Strategy 10-15-13
–  Monitoring Workshop Purpose Statement (ver 3) 10-25-13
–  Workshop Planning – Monitoring Plan for Loading Assessment (ver 3) 10-25-13
–  Workshop Planning – Other Watersheds (ver 3) 10-25-13
–  Workshop Planning – Source ID (ver 3) 10-25-13
–  Workshop Planning – Quality Assurance Plan (ver 3) 10-25-13

October 16, 2013 Technical Track Work Group Meeting

Spokane River Regional Task Force
Members of the Tech Track Work Group have decided to hold an additional work group meeting on October 16, 2013.

Technical Track Work Group Meeting
Date: October 16, 2013
Time: 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

Location: Washington Department of Ecology
N. 4601 Monroe St.
Spokane, WA 99205
Click here for a map.

Call In Number: 800-704-9804
Participant Code: 34863442#

Meeting Documents
–  Tech Track Work Group Meeting Summary 10-16-13
–  Tech Track Work Group Agenda DRAFT 10-16-13
–  Sampling Plan Concept 10-10-13
–  Workshop Planning Document Monitoring Plan
–  Workshop Planning Document Other Watersheds
–  Workshop Planning Document Potential Source Plan
–  Monitoring Workshop Purpose Statement 101613
–  Method Blank Contamination Decision Rules_Draft_10-16-2013
–  Rinsate Blank Contamination Assessment_10-16-2013
–  1668C Table 2 with MLs
–  Method 1668C blank contamination language

October 2, 2013 Technical Track Work Group Meeting

Spokane River Regional Task Force

Technical Track Work Group Meeting
Date: October 2, 2013
Time: 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

Location: Washington Department of Ecology
N. 4601 Monroe St.
Spokane, WA 99205
Click here for a map.

Call In Number: 800-704-9804
Participant Code: 34863442#

Meeting Documents
– 
Tech Track Work Group Mtg Summary 10-2-13
– 
Tech Track Work Group Agenda DRAFT 10-2-13

August 7, 2013 Technical Track Work Group Meeting

Spokane River Regional Task Force

Beginning in August 2013, the work group meetings will alternate months, meeting from 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 a.m. at the Department of Ecology.

The Technical Track Work Group will meet on even numbered months (August, October, December, etc.) and the Funding Work Group will meet on odd numbered months (September, November, January, etc.).

Technical Track Work Group Meeting
Date: August 7, 2013
Time: 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

Location: Washington Department of Ecology
N. 4601 Monroe St.
Spokane, WA 99205
Click here for a map.

Call In Number: 800-704-9804
Participant Code: 34863442#

Please note, the conference call in number will remain open until 15 minutes until after the meeting begins. It will continue to remain open as long as there are callers on the line. If you wish to join the meeting by phone late, please notify Adriane Borgias (abor461@ecy.wa.gov) ahead of time.

Meeting Documents
Tech Track Work Group Meeting Summary 8-7-13
Tech Track Work Group DRAFT Agenda 8-7-13
 Technical Consultant Work Tasks STATUS 7-10-13
PCB Rule Revision Request: July 15, 2013
TSCA Rulemaking Overview TTWG 8-7-13
Guidance-Reg Flex Act
Letter to EPA Compliance DRAFT 8-7-13

For Technical Track Work Group Review
Please provide comments to Bud Leber (bud.leber@kaisertwd.com) by Tuesday, August 13th, 2013.
DRAFT MEMO Review and Evaluation of Existing Data

July 3, 2013 Work Group Meetings Cancellation & Revised Schedule

PLEASE NOTE: The July 3, 2013 Funding and Technical Track Work Group meetings have been *cancelled*.

The next Task Force meeting is still scheduled for July 24, 2013.   

Beginning in August 2013, the work group meetings will alternate months, meeting from 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 a.m. at the Department of Ecology.

The Technical Track Work Group will meet on even numbered months (August, October, December, etc.) and the Funding Work Group will meet on odd numbered months (September, November, January, etc.).

For a complete list of upcoming Task Force and Work Group meetings, please visit the meeting schedule.