ORELAP Technical Advisory Committee (OTAC) OELA/ORELAP Environmental Laboratory Workshop May 11, 2016

What is OTAC? Formed in 2001 by ORELAP The Committee is made up of eight members who are chosen to provide ORELAP with a wide spectrum of relevant technical expertise and impartiality by representing a balance of interests with no single interest predominating. OTAC members serve three year terms Tenures are staggered so one-third of memberships expire at the end of October each year New members begin their term with the December meeting Other vacancies filled as openings occur

What do we do? Mission Statement: The ORELAP Technical Advisory Committee (OTAC) provides a forum for open discussions between ORELAP and the environmental laboratory community. The Committee provides advice to ORELAP on policies, procedures, implementation and interpretation of the TNI Standards, and other technical matters pertinent to the operation of ORELAP. The Committee also serves as a two-way conduit for communication between ORELAP, ORELAP accredited laboratories, and other members of the environmental community who may have an interest in laboratory accreditation through ORELAP

Current OTAC members and terms: Who is OTAC? Current OTAC members and terms: Chair: Dennis Wells, BSK Associates 10/2017 Ken Yeoman, former TestAmerica Inc 10/2017 Scott Dickman, Alexin Analytical vacant Marsha Farooqui, Portland Water Bureau 10/2018 Steve Thompson, Clean Water Services 10/2018 William Michalek, Umpqua Research Co. 10/2016 Darrell Auvil, APEX Lab 10/2016 Chuck Lytle, Portland Water Pollution Control Lab 10/2016

OTAC Ombudsman Services Need for Ombudsman services was identified as an issue by OTAC in 2002 Provides a venue for Accredited labs, or labs seeking accreditation, to bring forward issues and concerns Such issues need to be managed consistently and responded to in a fair, consistent, and timely manner Contact: Dennis Wells dwells@bskassociates.com (503-680-5025)

Items from the past year Reviewed ORELAP rule changes to OAR 333-064 Reviewed ORELAP budget and staffing Participated in subcommittee to create Cannabis sampling protocol Revised Bylaws for OTAC