Monitoring techniques and monitoring equipment related to environmental compliance

DOE-STD-1159-2003

Using the guidance in DOE-STD-1073-93, Guide for Operational Configuration

Management Program, discuss the System Engineer concept as it applies to

oversight of safety systems. Specifically address the areas of configuration

management, assessment of system status and performance, and the technical

support for operation and maintenance activities or for Documented Safety Analysis

reviews.

13. Waste management personnel shall demonstrate a familiarity level knowledge of

monitoring techniques and monitoring equipment related to environmental

compliance.

Supporting Knowledge and/or Skills

Describe the types of equipment used to monitor a site for the following:

Ambient air quality

Emissions

Meteorological factors

River and stream contamination

Soil and sediment contamination

Describe the requirements of the following documents as they relate to

environmental monitoring:

Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act

(CERCLA)

Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA)

National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA)

40 CFR 61, NESHAPs

Describe the various quality assurance and quality control programs used to

enhance data quality. Include in your discussion programs both internal and external

to the Department.

Describe the standard methods for the examination of water and wastewater.

Given a sampling parameter/equipment, describe the standard sampling methods

and protocols.

Explain the reason for measuring emissions, meteorological factors and ambient air

quality under various operation conditions (e.g., routine and emergency).

Describe the purpose and limitations of the following air quality measurement

instruments:

High volume particulate sampler

Liquid bubbler (e.g., for sulfur dioxide)

Infrared spectrometer