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► Field test measurement results : • DEP SOP number ( FT-series ) , where applicable • Parameter name • Result • Result unit • Applicable Data Qualifiers per Table 1 of Chapter 62- 160 , F .A. C . ► Narrative comments discussing corrective/preventive actions taken for any failed QC measure (e . g . , blank contamination , meter calibration failure, split sample results , etc . ) , unacceptable field measurement or other problems related to the sampling event. e . The Department reserves the right to request some or all of the laboratory or field information in an electronic format. 5 . AUDITS a . AUDITS BY THE DEPARTMENT — Pursuant to Rule 62- 160 . 650 , F .A. C . , the Department may conduct audits of field and/or laboratory activities . In addition to allowing Department representatives to conduct onsite audits , the GRANTEE , upon request by the Department, must provide all field and laboratory records pertinent to the contracted field and laboratory activities . If an audit by the Department results in a determination that the reported data are not usable for the purpose(s) or do not meet the data quality objectives specified by the Agreement, the DEP project manager shall pursue remedies available to the Department , including those outlined in Section 8 below. b . PLANNING REVIEW AUDITS — ( i ) Initial : Prior to the completion of the sampling and analysis events and as specified in Addendum 1 , the GRANTEE and all associated subcontractors shall review the planning document (see Section 6 below) relative to the completed field and laboratory activities to determine if the data quality objectives are being met, identify any improvements to be made to the process , and refine the sampling and/or analytical design or schedule . Within one month of the review, a summary of the review, including any corrective action plans or amendments to the planning document, shall be sent to the DEP project manager and a copy shall be maintained with the permanent project records . ( ii ) Ongoing : Planning reviews as described in item ( i ) above shall occur annually . C, QUALITY SYSTEMS AUDITS — The GRANTEE and all subcontractors shall ensure that any required laboratory and field quality system and management systems audits are performed according to the respective Quality Manuals for each contracted and sub-contracted entity. These audits shall be documented in the GRANTEE 's and subcontractors ' records . d . STATEMENTS OF USABILITY — As a part of the audit process and the final report , the GRANTEE shall provide statements about data usability relative to the Agreement Data Quality Objectives and Data Quality Indicators specified in the planning document, this attachment and the addenda . ( i ) The GRANTEE shall ensure that all acceptance and usability criteria required by this Agreement not specified above are listed in the planning document . ( ii ) The GRANTEE shall ensure that the results of all quality control measures described above are evaluated according to the acceptance criteria listed in this attachment , the addenda and the planning document . ( iii ) The GRANTEE shall ensure that all sample results are evaluated according to the additional usability criteria specified in the planning document . 6 . PLANNING DOCUMENT a . The GRANTEE shall submit the planning document identified below to the DEP project manager no later than 120 days prior to the commencement of field and laboratory activities . Failure to submit the planning document in this required timeframe shall result in a delay of approval to begin work until the document has been submitted to the Department and approved by the DEP project manager. The document shall be submitted as a Quality Assurance Project Plan (QAPP) . The plan shall be consistent with the EPA Document EPA-QA/R-5 , EPA Requirements for Quality Assurance Project Plans , dated March 2001 . b . The GRANTEE and subcontractors may submit a version of the planning document to the Department for approval no more than three times . If the GRANTEE fails to obtain approval for Revised 3/05 DEP Agreement No . GO 143 , Attachment H, Page 4 of 11