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APG's Quality Control Standards
QC Standards are known samples that are accompanied by a comprehensive certificate of analysis. APG's standards are unique in the market because we provide a certificate that includes the certified value, NIST traceable SRM (when applicable), inter-laboratory data that includes the mean, standard deviation, inter-lab limits, and the equivalent US EPA data.

Place your order and learn more at:
[http://www.apgqa.com/index.asp?prodtype=qc]

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Soils Program Overview
APG's next Soil Study will begin on July 30, 2007. Have you placed your order yet? It's not too late, join today by calling 800-272-4442.

APG's Soil and Hazardous Waste Proficiency Testing Program complies with NELAC and state requirements. The program includes inorganic, organic, and UST analytes and are prepared in a thoroughly tested soil matrix to ensure reliable performance. Our soil samples have been prepared, dried, and homogenized. With APG, you will receive more value from your Soils proficiency testing, as we provide more services designed to meet your quality assurance needs.

Place your order and learn more at:
[http://www.apgqa.com/products/program_home.asp?programid=40]

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Drinking Water Issues
The Federal Register Notice of January 4, 2006 contained some provisions that became effective April 1, 2007. Many laboratories may have missed these new requirements. The requirements are part of 40 CFR Part 141.131 (b)(2)(iv) and state the following:

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[http://www.apgqa.com/newsletters/7_2007_drinking_water.asp]

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[http://www.apgqa.com/newsletters/1_2007_rule.asp]

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APG's DMRQA Forms
We just celebrated the midpoint of DMRQA 27.  What does that mean?  Not much.  But reporting is a little easier this year thanks to new reporting forms at APGQA.com.  The EPA Forms that NPDES permit holders must mail to their DMRQA coordinator are now completed automatically when data is entered online.

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[http://www.apgqa.com/newsletters/7_2007_dmrqa_forms.asp]

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International Efforts Impacting Testing Laboratory Capabilities in Developing Countries
This article reviews some of the efforts being undertaken by the international community to assist developing nations in developing and/or upgrading their laboratory testing capabilities.

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[http://www.apgqa.com/newsletters/7_2007_international.asp]

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The Problem with NELAC
The NELAC Institute (TNI) was established to assist the old NELAC in becoming self-sufficient.  It was felt that a new non-profit consensus development organization was needed to replace NELAC which during its last reincarnation was an organization of States and Federal agencies.  However, there may be even more legal issues with the new TNI structure than with the old NELAC.

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[http://www.apgqa.com/newsletters/7_2007_nelac.asp]

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Employment News
APG is growing and we are looking for dynamic, motivated, high energy people to join our team. We believe that the quality of our people is what differentiates us in the market place and drives our competitive advantage. We are currently looking for qualified candidates to fill several opportunities. For more information please visit our web site.

Learn more at:
[http://www.apgqa.com/jobs]

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Win a Pizza Party for Your Laboratory
As an incentive to enter your data online, one lucky online user will win a pizza party for his or her lab. You are automatically registered for the drawing when you enter your DMRQA 27 data at www.APGQA.com . The winner will be posted at www.APGQA.com on September 15, 2007.

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