The route to accreditation at Lithuanian Air Monitoring Network Juozas Molis Head of Automatic Measurement Systems Department EPA Environmental Protection Agency 11/17/2018

The route to accreditation at Lithuanian Air Monitoring Network   Cities Number of monitoring stations in 1999 Prospective in the strategy 1998 First stage 2000 - 2001 Second stage 2001-2003 Final number of monitoring stations 2002 Vilnius 6m 6a 2a/6m 3a 5a Kaunas 3m 1a/2m - 1a Klaipėda 2a Šiauliai 2m Panevėžys 1a/1m Kėdainiai 1m Jonava N.Akmenė 1r Mažeikiai Ventos gyv. Total: 23m 21a 5a/3m 9a 14a + 1 mobil Environmental Protection Agency 11/17/2018

The route to accreditation at Lithuanian Air Monitoring Network Network building philosophy As more as possible less different analyzers for the one measurement component 10% spare analyzers for one component (minimum 1) As less as possible changes of measurement site As less as possible changes of staff The same measurement conditions in different measurement sites Environmental Protection Agency 11/17/2018

The route to accreditation at Lithuanian Air Monitoring Network Needs an objective Needs a target Needs not be more complicated than the objective and target require Not: the best But: good enough Environmental Protection Agency 11/17/2018

Structural Organisation of Lithuanian Air Quality Monitoring Network National Level: EPA Vilnius NH3 CO Data Processing Data Acquisition Data Processing Data Acquisition Data Processing Data Acquisition Data Processing Data Acquisition Data Processing Data Acquisition Regional Level: Departments Kaunas Šiauliai Klaipėda Panevėžys Vilnius Local Level: Monitoring Sites PM10 O3 BTEX SO2 NOx CO NH3 O3 BTEX PM10 NOx SO2 CO DOAS PM10 CO DOAS PM10 CO PM10 NOx SO2 DOAS PM10 DOAS PM10 PM10 CO BTEX SO2 NOx DOAS PM10 CO PM10 O3 BTEX CO NOx SO2 DOAS PM10 PM10 O3 SO2 CO NOx BTEX PM10 O3 BTEX CO NOx SO2 PM10 O3 SO2 CO NOx Kėdainiai Jonava Kaunas Šiauliai N.Akmenė Mažeikiai Center Port Center Lazdynai Savanorių Žvėrynas Žirmūnai Oldtown Environmental Protection Agency 11/17/2018

The route to accreditation at Lithuanian Air Monitoring Network Purpose – To promote the production of quality monitoring data – Provide a key foundation for current and future Agency monitoring policy Environmental Protection Agency 11/17/2018

Statement of Quality Measurement Policy for Air Quality management DRAFT It is the policy of the EPA that we conform to ISO 17025:2000 quality standard requirements Environment Protection Agency (EPA) specializes in the ambient air monitoring measurements in accordance to contractual requirements Ministry of Environment. The prime objective of EPA is to provide Lithuanian public and government, EU commission and citizens with the measurement data to a level of quality that consistently conforms to EU directives requirements. Environmental Protection Agency 11/17/2018

Statement of Quality Measurement Policy for Air Quality management DRAFT In order to meet this objective it is the policy of our Agency to effectively maintain the quality procedures outlined in our Quality Policy Manual, which is based on the ISO 17025:2000 International Quality Standard and complied to in all sections of our Operations Manual. We are committed to offer continuing support to our measurement data end users and to develop faster data presentation manner. Environmental Protection Agency 11/17/2018

Statement of Quality Measurement Policy for Air Quality management DRAFT Compliance with the policies and procedures of our Quality System is mandatory for all members of our staff, each of whom will continue to be familiar with the requirements of this policy. As a government agency, we are committed to lead and support the development and maintenance of quality standards. Environmental Protection Agency 11/17/2018

The route to accreditation at Lithuanian Air Monitoring Network Agency monitoring policy – Operator self-monitoring including ambient monitoring where necessary – Use of continuous monitoring systems Environmental Protection Agency 11/17/2018

The route to accreditation at Lithuanian Air Monitoring Network Quality of monitoring – A number of concerns - price vs quality – Need good quality results – Monitoring systems and services fit for purpose Environmental Protection Agency 11/17/2018

The route to accreditation at Lithuanian Air Monitoring Network Performance standards: – NO, NO2, SO2, CO, O3, PM10 & PM2.5, Pb and other metals, benzene, PAHs – Response time, repeatability, zero and span drift, accuracy, detection limit, linearity, cross sensitivity, influence of pressure and temperature, physical disturbance – Monitoring systems certified under EN45000/ISO17025 will meet the requirements of the Air Quality Daughter Directives and CEN Standards Environmental Protection Agency 11/17/2018

The route to accreditation at Lithuanian Air Monitoring Network Directive requirements • Approval/certification of monitoring equipment • Competent authorities recognised by accreditation to EN45000/ISO17025 series of standards • Data quality objectives to be delivered by ambient air quality monitoring systems – Uncertainty • 15% for SO2, NO2, NOx, • 25% for particulate matter and lead – Minimum data capture of 90% Environmental Protection Agency 11/17/2018

The route to accreditation at Lithuanian Air Monitoring Network Benefits of the Scheme • Formally recognised within the Lithuania and accepted internationally under EN45000/ISO17025 standards • Certified instruments fit for purpose as a means of demonstrating compliance with the Air Quality Directives • Gives users confidence that instruments are reliable and conform to published performance standards • Supports the supply of accurate and reliable monitoring data to regulators, Government and the public Environmental Protection Agency 11/17/2018

The route to accreditation at Lithuanian Air Monitoring Network Purpose and Scope To identify technical requirements for accreditation and is applicable Accredited Continuous Ambient Air Pollution Monitoring Stations. Environmental Protection Agency 11/17/2018

The route to accreditation at Lithuanian Air Monitoring Network QM handbook PI SOP Qualty protocol KV PI SVP Q protokolas Environmental Protection Agency 11/17/2018

The route to accreditation at Lithuanian Air Monitoring Network Accreditation time table: Introduction stadge Quality protocol 2002 – 2003 PHARE TWINNING project Preparation of documents SOP, PI 2004 - 2006 CIM, Dutch project QM handbook Presentations documents to National Accreditation Office 2006 - 2007 Environmental Protection Agency 11/17/2018

The route to accreditation at Lithuanian Air Monitoring Network Calibration laboratory Reference analyzer Reference analyzer control Transfer standard Transfer standard control Environmental Protection Agency 11/17/2018

The route to accreditation at Lithuanian Air Monitoring Network Environmental Protection Agency 11/17/2018

Environmental Protection Agency SO2 data capture Environmental Protection Agency 11/17/2018

The route to accreditation at Lithuanian Air Monitoring Network Environmental Protection Agency 11/17/2018

The route to accreditation at Lithuanian Air Monitoring Network Environmental Protection Agency 11/17/2018

The route to accreditation at Lithuanian Air Monitoring Network Environmental Protection Agency 11/17/2018

The route to accreditation at Lithuanian Air Monitoring Network Environmental Protection Agency 11/17/2018

The route to accreditation at Lithuanian Air Monitoring Network Institutions involved: Environmental Protection Agency MoE: Automatic Measurement Systems Division Vilnius, Kaunas, Klaipėda, Šiauliai and Panevėžys Regional Environmental Protection Departaments: State Analytical Control Division Environmental Protection Agency 11/17/2018

The route to accreditation at Lithuanian Air Monitoring Network Summary • Agency monitoring policy and quality concerns requirements of the Air Quality Directives • Ambient air quality monitoring systems launched today • Further information from the Environment Protection Agency web site www.aaa.am.lt Environmental Protection Agency 11/17/2018

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