EXH AR024752: Ecology Review of SAP/QAPP and WER Guidance for Port Discharges

These internal communication records from Parametrix, Inc. (dated around May 1999) document discussions between environmental consultants and Washington State Department of Ecology staff regarding sampling and analysis protocols for port discharge outfalls. Key topics include the need for Ecology to review a Site Assessment Plan (SAP) and Quality Assurance Project Plan (QAPP) before work commenced, the applicability of clean sampling techniques for measuring copper concentrations in discharge water, and the distribution of draft Water Effluent Regulations (WER) guidance to regional offices for review.

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AR024752. Handwritten records of communication by Linda Logan at Parametrix, Inc. (Project No. 55-2912-01(61), project P65), dated 5/28/99. Notes cover two calls: (1) Gary Bailey at Washington State Department of Ecology (360-407-6433) regarding requirement for Ecology to review SAP (Sampling Analysis Plan) and QAPP before work commences, to be reviewed by Norm Glen’s group in the Environmental Assessment Program, and draft WER (Waste Effluent Requirement) guidance being sent to regions on Monday (approximately 5/24/99) for review; (2) Kevin Fitzpatrick at Ecology regarding clean sampling and analysis techniques for ports discharges, mixing zones, copper (Cu) concentrations, clean techniques utility for outfalls where Cu concentrations hover around the 48 ppb criterion, and further discussions re treatment BMPs for existing outfalls. References to comparing discharge data by PMX and POS (Port of Seattle). Route to Paul Frost, Ken Ludwig, Project File.

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