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Fast GC Part 2: Techniques and Tradeoffs
The use of Fast GC techniques can increase productivity and profitability in your laboratory. This article, which focuses on Fast GC techniques, is the second of two installments.

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[http://www.apgqa.com/newsletters/5_2005_GC.asp]

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Nitrate, Nitrite, and Nitrate-Nitrite
Nitrogen compounds readily accumulate to dangerous levels in Wastewater (WP) and Drinking Water (WS). As a result, the EPA closely monitors concentrations of nitrate and nitrite in water sources. This article highlights common analysis techniques for nitrate and nitrite, and it discusses the NELAC parameters for WP and WS products.

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[http://www.apgqa.com/newsletters/5_2005_nitrate.asp]

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PT Provider Quality from a Different Point of View
APG focuses on quality, both in its samples and in its service. APG's dedication to customer satisfaction will exceed your expectations.

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[http://www.apgqa.com/newsletters/5_2005_quality.asp]

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NMi VSL Accredited for Proficiency Testing Schemes
NMi VSL was recently accredited by the Dutch Counsel for Accreditation (RvA) for its pressure measurements, natural gas analysis, and gas analysis proficiency testing schemes (PTS).

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[http://www.apgqa.com/newsletters/5_2005_NMi.asp]

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Register for a Free Training Web Seminar
APG's Training Verification Tool has been a hit with customers. APG invites you to enroll in a free web seminar in June that will teach you how the tool can simplify the management of your NELAC training requirements.

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[http://www.apgqa.com/newsletters/5_2005_training.asp]

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Certification Map - Advantage Reporting
The Advantage Reporting Tool offers a Certification Map that provides a visual timeline of your certification history, enabling you to quickly find and interpret your historical accreditation information.

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[http://www.apgqa.com/newsletters/5_2005_advantage.asp]

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APG Trial Soils Study Underway - 2005/2006 Studies Scheduled
APG's trial Soils Study is underway, and we are looking forward to the feedback from our participants. 2005 Soils Studies are scheduled for July and October, and in 2006, the program will be offered quarterly (Jan., Apr., Jul., and Oct.).

Order Soils samples
[http://www.apgqa.com/soils]

Download the Soils order form
[http://www.apgqa.com/library/pdf/soils_orderform.pdf]

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DMRQA Update
The US EPA released amendments to the DMRQA 25 308 letter. Most notably, the original dates of September 3 and October 29 were changed to September 2 and October 28, respectively, to avoid Saturday personnel issues. APG has revised its DMRQA 25 Desk Reference accordingly, and you can download it below.

Download the 308 letter
[http://www.apgqa.com/library/index.asp?fileid=28]

Download the 308 letter amendments
[http://www.apgqa.com/library/pdf/308corrections.pdf]

Download the Revised DMRQA 25 Desk Reference Guide
[http://www.apgqa.com/deskreference]

According to the 308 letter, by June 2, 2005, you should have ordered all of your DMRQA samples. Remember that you can order online at any time!

Order DMRQA Chemistry Samples
[http://www.apgqa.com/products/product_home.asp?
programid=3]

Order DMRQA WET Testing Samples
[http://www.apgqa.com/products/product_home.asp?
programid=38]

Download the DMRQA 25 order form
[http://www.apgqa.com/library/pdf/dmrqastudyorderform.pdf]

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APG Will Exhibit at NEMC 2005
July 25-29, 2005; Washington, DC
The US EPA and ACIL's Independent Laboratories Institute have jointly organized the 2005 National Environmental Monitoring Conference (NEMC) to be held July 25-29, 2005 at Wyndham City Center Hotel in Washington, DC. APG will exhibit at the conference. Focuses for this year include new approaches for analyzing pollutants and homeland security issues that relate to environmental monitoring. The conference segment will be held July 25-27, and short courses will be conducted July 28-29.

View the NEMC 2005 brochure
[http://www.apgqa.com/newsletters/pdf/NEMC_2005.pdf]

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