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

2. 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

3. 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

4. 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

5. 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
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6. Items from the past year
Reviewed ORELAP rule changes to OAR
Reviewed ORELAP budget and staffing
Participated in subcommittee to create
Cannabis sampling protocol
Revised Bylaws for OTAC