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AQS QA Data Input Formats

US-EPA

AQS QA Re-engineering

New QA Transactions

Version 1.7

NADG

6/20/2013

This document contains the new delimited transactions to support the redesigned QA component of AQS.

Change History

Version

Date

Author

Description

1.0

12/4/2012

B.Frietsche

Initial version

1.1

12/4/2012

B.Frietsche

Added version number

1.2

12/11/2012

B.Frietsche

removed equal signs from formatting rules re-ordered fields on Lab PT to consistent order

1.3

12/11/2012

B.Frietsche

Fixed transaction type formatting rule for transaction NM

1.4

12/19/2012

B.Frietsche

added flow verification and semi-annual flow rate audit for PM coarse, and split NPAP into NPAP-TTP and

NPAP-BOA

1.41

12/19/2012

B.Frietsche

fixed version and date in doc

1.42

2/11/2013

N. Mangus

Added primary monitor period transaction (MO). Fixed one typo in MN transaction.

1.6

6/5/2013

R. Coats

  1. Recombined NPAP TTP and BOA into single transaction with NPAP_TYPE field.

  2. PM Coarse flow transactions: Use only 1 unit code for both PM 2.5 and PM 10, and add “Monitor” to monitor flow rates.

  3. Removed PQAO form only sections

  4. Removed AA-PGVP transaction Verification Lab field

(it is the performing agency)

  1. Added New Transaction Types:

AD – Site Sampler

AE – Sampler Channel

MP – Monitor Channel

1.7

6/20/2013

R. Coats

Notation:

PMc is used to represent PM10-2.5 BOA = Back of Analyzer

TTP = Through the Probe

New Site / Monitor Transactions

MM Monitor Method

Field #

Field Name

Formatting Rule

Field Description

When Reqd

1

Transaction Type

Literal: ‘MM’

This is a Monitor Method transaction.

Always

2

Action Indicator

{‘I’, ‘U’. D’, or ‘R’}

Indicator for Insert, Update, Delete, or Replace action.

Always

3

State Code /

Tribal Indicator

Must exist in STATES Reference Table or be ‘TT’ for Tribal Site

The FIPS state code of the monitor, or “TT” to indicate that the next field on the transaction is a Tribal code.

Always

4

County Code / Tribal Code

Must exist in COUNTIES (for state) or TRIBAL_AREAS

Reference table

The FIPS County Code of the monitor. If the previous field on the transaction contains “TT”, then the Tribal Code of the site.

Always

5

Site number

Must exist in SITES table with

{State Code, county Code} or

Tribal Code

Four digit number to uniquely identify site in county and/or tribe.

Always

6

Parameter Code

Must exist in PARAMETERS Reference Table

The AQS parameter code assigned to the monitor in AQS

Always

7

POC

Must exist in MONITORS table with Parameter

Parameter Occurrence Code: One or two digit number identifying a specific monitor for a parameter at the site.

Always

8

Method Code

Must exist in

SAMPLING_METHODOLOGIES

Reference table

The sampling methodology (i.e. method of collection and analysis) implemented by monitor

Always

9

Begin Date

Date in ‘YYYYMMDD’ format

Beginning of date range where the monitor implements the specified method

Always

10

End Date

Date in ‘YYYYMMDD’ format

End of date range where the monitor implements the specified method

Insert / Update

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MN Monitor Network Affiliation

Field #

Field Name

Formatting Rule

Field Description

When Reqd

1

Transaction Type

Literal: ‘MN’

This is a Monitor Network Affiliation transaction.

Always

2

Action Indicator

{‘I’, ‘U’. D’, or ‘R’}

Indicator for Insert, Update, Delete, or Replace action.

Always

3

State Code /

Tribal Indicator

Must exist in STATES Reference Table or be ‘TT’ for Tribal Site

The FIPS state code of the monitor, or “TT” to indicate that the next field on the transaction is a Tribal code.

Always

4

County Code / Tribal Code

Must exist in COUNTIES (for state) or TRIBAL_AREAS

Reference table

The FIPS County Code of the monitor. If the previous field on the transaction contains “TT”, then the Tribal Code of the site.

Always

5

Site number

Must exist in SITES table with

{State Code, county Code} or

Tribal Code

Four digit number to uniquely identify site in county and/or tribe.

Always

6

Parameter Code

Must exist in PARAMETERS Reference Table

The AQS parameter code assigned to the monitor in AQS

Always

7

POC

Must exist in MONITORS table with Parameter

Parameter Occurrence Code: One or two digit number identifying a specific monitor for a parameter at the site.

Always

8

Network Name

Must exist in AQS

MONITORING_NETWORKS table.

Monitoring network associated with monitor (e.g. NCORE, PAMS, NATTS)

Always

10

Begin Date

Date in ‘YYYYMMDD’ format

Beginning of date range where the monitor is affiliated with the specified network.

Always

11

End Date

Date in ‘YYYYMMDD’ format

End of date range where the monitor affiliated with the specified network.

Insert / Update

MO Primary Monitor Period

Field #

Field Name

Formatting Rule

Field Description

When Reqd

1

Transaction Type

Literal: ‘MP’

This is a Primary Monitor Period transaction.

Always

2

Action Indicator

{‘I’, ‘U’. D’, or ‘R’}

Indicator for Insert, Update, Delete, or Replace action.

Always

3

State Code /

Tribal Indicator

Must exist in STATES Reference Table or be ‘TT’ for Tribal Site

The FIPS state code of the monitor, or “TT” to indicate that the next field on the transaction is a Tribal code.

Always

4

County Code / Tribal Code

Must exist in COUNTIES (for state) or TRIBAL_AREAS

Reference table

The FIPS County Code of the monitor. If the previous field on the transaction contains “TT”, then the Tribal Code of the site.

Always

5

Site number

Must exist in SITES table with

{State Code, county Code} or

Tribal Code

Four digit number to uniquely identify site in county and/or tribe.

Always

6

Parameter Code

Must exist in PARAMETERS Reference Table

The AQS parameter code assigned to the monitor in AQS

Always

7

POC

Must exist in MONITORS table with Parameter

Parameter Occurrence Code: One or two digit number identifying a specific monitor for a parameter at the site.

Always

8

Begin Date

Date in ‘YYYYMMDD’ format

Beginning of date range where the monitor is the primary for the parameter at the site.

Always

9

End Date

Date in ‘YYYYMMDD’ format

End of date range where the monitor the primary for the parameter at the site.

Insert / Update

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AD Site Sampler

Field #

Field Name

Formatting Rule

Field Description

When Reqd

1

Transaction Type

Literal: ‘AD’

This is a Site-Sampler transaction.

Always

2

Action Indicator

{‘I’, ‘U’. D’, or ‘R’}

Indicator for Insert, Update, Delete, or Replace action.

Always

3

State Code /

Tribal Indicator

Must exist in STATES Reference Table or be ‘TT’ for Tribal Site

The FIPS state code of the monitor, or “TT” to indicate that the next field on the transaction is a Tribal code.

Always

4

County Code / Tribal Code

Must exist in COUNTIES (for state) or TRIBAL_AREAS

Reference table

The FIPS County Code of the site. If the previous field on the transaction contains “TT”, then the Tribal Code of the site.

Always

5

Site number

Must exist in SITES table with

{State Code, county Code} or

Tribal Code

Four digit number to uniquely identify site in county and/or tribe.

Always

6

Sampler ID

Text String (limited to 20 Characters)

The user assigned unique name or id for the sampler at the site (e.g.

Speciation-1).

Always

7

Sampler Owner

Must exist in AQS Agencies table

Agency code of the agency that owns the sampler.

Insert

8

Manufacturer

Text String (limited to 80 characters)

Equipment manufacturer.

Optional

9

Model Number

Text String (limited to 40 characters)

Manufacturer’s model number.

Optional

10

Serial Number

Text String (limited to 40 characters)

Manufacturer’s serial number.

Optional

11

Channel Count

Positive Number

Number of distinct concurrent samples that can be taken by the sampler.

Insert

12

Begin Date

Date in ‘YYYYMMDD’ format

Beginning of date range where the sampler is in use at the site.

Always

13

End Date

Date in ‘YYYYMMDD’ format

End of date range where the sampler is in use at the site.

Insert / Update

AE Sampler Channel

Field #

Field Name

Formatting Rule

Field Description

When Reqd

1

Transaction Type

Literal: ‘AE’

This is a Sampler-Channel transaction.

Always

2

Action Indicator

{‘I’, ‘U’. D’, or ‘R’}

Indicator for Insert, Update, Delete, or Replace action.

Always

3

State Code /

Tribal Indicator

Must exist in STATES Reference Table or be ‘TT’ for Tribal Site

The FIPS state code of the monitor, or “TT” to indicate that the next field on the transaction is a Tribal code.

Always

4

County Code / Tribal Code

Must exist in COUNTIES (for state) or TRIBAL_AREAS

Reference table

The FIPS County Code of the site. If the previous field on the transaction contains “TT”, then the Tribal Code of the site.

Always

5

Site number

Must exist in SITES table with

{State Code, county Code} or

Tribal Code

Four digit number to uniquely identify site in county and/or tribe.

Always

6

Sampler ID

Must exist for Site in database

The user’s unique name or id for the sampler at the site.

Always

7

Channel Number

Positive Number; must be <= the channel count for the sampler

Number assigned to channel on sampler

Always

8

Filter Type

Must exist in AQS FILTER_TYPES table.

Type of filter loaded into this channel in sampler (e.g. Quartz)

Optional

9

Target Flow Rate

Positive number

Nominal flow rate for channel

Optional

10

Flow Units

Must exist in AQS Units table with unit type of “FLOW”

Units code of target flow rate

Required if Target

Flow Rate not null

11

Begin Date

Date in ‘YYYYMMDD’ format

Beginning of date range where the channel has the specified metadata.

Always

12

End Date

Date in ‘YYYYMMDD’ format

End of date range where the channel has the specified metadata.

Insert / Update

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MP Monitor Channel

Field #

Field Name

Formatting Rule

Field Description

When Reqd

1

Transaction Type

Literal: ‘MP’

This is a Primary Monitor Period transaction.

Always

2

Action Indicator

{‘I’, ‘U’. D’, or ‘R’}

Indicator for Insert, Update, Delete, or Replace action.

Always

3

State Code /

Tribal Indicator

Must exist in STATES Reference Table or be ‘TT’ for Tribal Site

The FIPS state code of the monitor, or “TT” to indicate that the next field on the transaction is a Tribal code.

Always

4

County Code / Tribal Code

Must exist in COUNTIES (for state) or TRIBAL_AREAS

Reference table

The FIPS County Code of the monitor. If the previous field on the transaction contains “TT”, then the Tribal Code of the site.

Always

5

Site number

Must exist in SITES table with

{State Code, county Code} or

Tribal Code

Four digit number to uniquely identify site in county and/or tribe.

Always

6

Parameter Code

Must exist in PARAMETERS Reference Table

The AQS parameter code assigned to the monitor in AQS

Always

7

POC

Must exist in MONITORS table with Parameter

Parameter Occurrence Code: One or two digit number identifying a specific monitor for a parameter at the site.

Always

8

Sampler ID

Must exist for Site in database

The user’s unique name or id for the sampler at the site.

Always

9

Channel Number

Must be defined for Sampler in database

Number assigned to channel on sampler

Always

10

Begin Date

Date in ‘YYYYMMDD’ format

Beginning of date range where the monitor is the primary for the parameter at the site.

Always

11

End Date

Date in ‘YYYYMMDD’ format

End of date range where the monitor the primary for the parameter at the site.

Insert / Update

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QA Transactions For Monitors

QA 1-Point Quality Control (QC)

Field #

Field Name

Formatting Rule

Field Description

When Reqd

1

Transaction Type

Literal: ‘QA’

This is a Quality Assurance transaction.

Always

2

Action Indicator

{‘I’, ‘U’. D’, or ‘R’}

Indicator for Insert, Update, Delete, or Replace action.

Always

3

Assessment Type

Literal: “1-Point QC”

Indicates the specific QA assessment associated with the transaction.

Always

4

Performing Agency

Must exist in AGENCIES Reference Table

Agency Code of organization performing assessment

Optional (default to user agency)

5

State Code /

Tribal Indicator

Must exist in STATES Reference Table or be ‘TT’ for Tribal Site

The FIPS state code of the monitor being assessed, or “TT” to indicate that the next field on the transaction is a Tribal code.

Always

6

County Code / Tribal Code

Must exist in COUNTIES (for state) or TRIBAL_AREAS

Reference table

The FIPS County Code of the monitor being assessed. If the previous field on the transaction contains “TT”, then the Tribal Code of the site being assessed.

Always

7

Site number

Must exist in SITES table with

{State Code, county Code} or

Tribal Code

Four digit number to uniquely identify site in county.

Always

8

Parameter Code

Must exist in PARAMETERS Reference Table

The AQS parameter code assigned to the monitor in AQS for which the assessment is being performed

Always

9

POC

Must exist in MONITORS table with Parameter

Parameter Occurrence Code: One or two digit number identifying a specific monitor for a parameter at the site.

Always

10

Assessment Date

Date in YYYYMMDD format

Date that the assessment was performed

Always

11

Assessment Number

Positive Number

A unique number associated with an assessment performed at a site on a given day. Value should be “1” unless additional same assessments are performed.

Always

12

Monitor Method Code

Must exist in

SAMPLING_METHODOLOGIES

Reference table

The sampling methodology of the monitor being assessed.

Insert

13

Reported Unit

Must exist in UNITS Reference table, and unit code must be for “Concentration” units type

Units associated with the assessment concentrations (Monitor

Concentration and Check Standard

Concentration)

Insert / Update

14

Monitor

Number (unrestricted)

The concentration value provided by

Insert

15

Concentration

the monitor being assessed.

16

Assessment

Concentration

Number (unrestricted)

The value of the known gas standard concentration.

Insert

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QA Annual Performance Evaluation (PE)

Field #

Field Name

Formatting Rule

Field Description

When Reqd

1

Transaction Type

Literal: ‘QA’

This is a Quality Assurance transaction.

Always

2

Action Indicator

{‘I’, ‘U’. D’, or ‘R’}

Indicator for Insert, Update, Delete, or Replace action.

Always

3

Assessment Type

Literal: “Annual PE”

Indicates the specific QA assessment associated with the transaction.

Always

4

Performing Agency

Must exist in AGENCIES Reference Table

Agency Code of organization performing assessment

Optional (default to user agency)

5

State Code / Tribal Indicator

Must exist in STATES Reference Table or be ‘TT’ for Tribal Site

The FIPS state code of the monitor being assessed, or “TT” to indicate that the next field on the transaction is a Tribal code.

Always

6

County Code / Tribal Code

Must exist in COUNTIES (for state) or TRIBAL_AREAS

Reference table

The FIPS County Code of the monitor being assessed. If the previous field on the transaction contains “TT”, then the Tribal Code of the site being assessed.

Always

7

Site number

Must exist in SITES table with

{State Code, county Code} or

Tribal Code

Four digit number to uniquely identify site in county.

Always

8

Parameter Code

Must exist in PARAMETERS Reference Table

The AQS parameter code assigned to the monitor in AQS for which the assessment is being performed

Always

9

POC

Must exist in MONITORS table with Parameter

Parameter Occurrence Code: One or two digit number identifying a specific monitor for a parameter at the site.

Always

10

Assessment Date

Date in YYYYMMDD format

Date that the assessment was performed

Always

11

Assessment Number

Positive Number

A unique number associated with an assessment performed at a site on a given day. Value should be “1” unless additional same assessments are performed.

Always

12

Monitor Method Code

Must exist in

SAMPLING_METHODOLOGIES

Reference table

The sampling methodology of the monitor being assessed.

Insert

13

Reported Unit

Must exist in UNITS Reference table, and unit code must be for “Concentration” units type

Units associated with the assessment concentrations (Monitor

Concentration and Check Standard

Concentration)

Insert / Update

14

Level 1 Monitor Concentration

Number

The concentration value provided by the monitor being assessed at level 1.

Insert

Field #

Field Name

Formatting Rule

Field Description

When Reqd

15

Level 1

Assessment

Concentration

Number

The value of the known gas standard concentration in Audit Level 1.

Insert

16

Level 2 Monitor Concentration

Number

The concentration value provided by the monitor being assessed at level

2.

Insert

17

Level 2

Assessment

Concentration

Number

The value of the known gas standard concentration in Audit Level 2.

Insert

18

Level 3 Monitor Concentration

Number

The concentration value provided by the monitor being assessed at level

3.

Insert

19

Level 3

Assessment

Concentration

Number

The value of the known gas standard concentration in Audit Level 3.

Insert

20

Level 4 Monitor Concentration

Number

The concentration value provided by the monitor being assessed at level

4.

Insert

21

Level 4

Assessment

Concentration

Number

The value of the known gas standard concentration in Audit Level 4.

Insert

22

Level 5 Monitor Concentration

Number

The concentration value provided by the monitor being assessed at level

5.

Insert

23

Level 5

Assessment

Concentration

Number

The value of the known gas standard concentration in Audit Level 5.

Insert

24

Level 6 Monitor Concentration

Number

The concentration value provided by the monitor being assessed at level

6.

Insert

25

Level 6

Assessment

Concentration

Number

The value of the known gas standard concentration in Audit Level 6.

Insert

26

Level 7 Monitor Concentration

Number

The concentration value provided by the monitor being assessed at level

7.

Insert

27

Level 7

Assessment

Concentration

Number

The value of the known gas standard concentration in Audit Level 7.

Insert

28

Level 8 Monitor Concentration

Number

The concentration value provided by the monitor being assessed at level

8.

Insert

29

Level 8

Assessment

Concentration

Number

The value of the known gas standard concentration in Audit Level 8.

Insert

30

Level 9 Monitor Concentration

Number

The concentration value provided by the monitor being assessed at level

Insert

31

Level 9

Assessment

Concentration

Number

The value of the known gas standard concentration in Audit Level 9.

Insert

32

Level 10 Monitor Concentration

Number

The concentration value provided by the monitor being assessed at level

01.

Insert

33

Level 10

Assessment

Concentration

Number

The value of the known gas standard concentration in Audit Level 10.

Insert

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QA Flow Rate Verification

Field #

Field Name

Formatting Rule

Field Description

When Reqd

1

Transaction Type

Literal: ‘QA’

This is a Quality Assurance transaction.

Always

2

Action Indicator

{‘I’, ‘U’. D’, or ‘R’}

Indicator for Insert, Update, Delete, or Replace action.

Always

3

Assessment Type

Literal: “Flow Rate V”

Indicates the specific QA assessment associated with the transaction.

Always

4

Performing Agency

Must exist in AGENCIES Reference Table

Agency Code of organization performing assessment

Optional (default to user agency)

5

State Code /

Tribal Indicator

Must exist in STATES Reference Table or be ‘TT’ for Tribal Site

The FIPS state code of the monitor being assessed, or “TT” to indicate that the next field on the transaction is a Tribal code.

Always

6

County Code / Tribal Code

Must exist in COUNTIES (for state) or TRIBAL_AREAS

Reference table

The FIPS County Code of the monitor being assessed. If the previous field on the transaction contains “TT”, then the Tribal Code of the site being assessed.

Always

7

Site number

Must exist in SITES table with

{State Code, county Code} or

Tribal Code

Four digit number to uniquely identify site in county.

Always

8

Parameter Code

Must exist in PARAMETERS Reference Table

The AQS parameter code assigned to the monitor in AQS for which the assessment is being performed

Always

9

POC

Must exist in MONITORS table with Parameter

Parameter Occurrence Code: One or two digit number identifying a specific monitor for a parameter at the site.

Always

10

Assessment Date

Date in YYYYMMDD format

Date that the assessment was performed

Always

11

Assessment Number

Positive Number

A unique number associated with an assessment performed at a site on a given day. Value should be “1” unless additional same assessments are performed.

Always

12

Monitor Method Code

Must exist in

SAMPLING_METHODOLOGIES

Reference table

The sampling methodology of the monitor being assessed.

Insert

13

Reported Unit

Must exist in UNITS Reference table, and unit code must be for “Flow’ units type

Units associated with the assessment

Insert / Update

14

Monitor Flow Rate

Number (unrestricted)

The measured flow rate provided by the monitor being assessed.

Insert

15

Assessment Flow Rate

Number (unrestricted)

The flow rate of the flow transfer standard

Insert

QA Semi-Annual Flow Rate Audit

Field #

Field Name

Formatting Rule

Field Description

When Reqd

1

Transaction Type

Literal: ‘QA’

This is a Quality Assurance transaction.

Always

2

Action Indicator

{‘I’, ‘U’. D’, or ‘R’}

Indicator for Insert, Update, Delete, or Replace action.

Always

3

Assessment Type

Literal: “Semi Annual Flow Rate Audit”

Indicates the specific QA assessment associated with the transaction.

Always

4

Performing Agency

Must exist in AGENCIES Reference Table

Agency Code of organization performing assessment

Optional (default to user agency)

5

State Code /

Tribal Indicator

Must exist in STATES Reference Table or be ‘TT’ for Tribal Site

The FIPS state code of the monitor being assessed, or “TT” to indicate that the next field on the transaction is a Tribal code.

Always

6

County Code / Tribal Code

Must exist in COUNTIES (for state) or TRIBAL_AREAS

Reference table

The FIPS County Code of the monitor being assessed. If the previous field on the transaction contains “TT”, then the Tribal Code of the site being assessed.

Always

7

Site number

Must exist in SITES table with

{State Code, county Code} or

Tribal Code

Four digit number to uniquely identify site in county.

Always

8

Parameter Code

Must exist in PARAMETERS Reference Table

The AQS parameter code assigned to the monitor in AQS for which the assessment is being performed

Always

9

POC

Must exist in MONITORS table with Parameter

Parameter Occurrence Code: One or two digit number identifying a specific monitor for a parameter at the site.

Always

10

Assessment Date

Date in YYYYMMDD format

Date that the assessment was performed

Always

11

Assessment Number

Positive Number

A unique number associated with an assessment performed at a site on a given day. Value should be “1” unless additional same assessments are performed.

Always

12

Monitor Method Code

Must exist in

SAMPLING_METHODOLOGIES

Reference table

The sampling methodology of the monitor being assessed.

Insert

13

Reported Unit

Must exist in UNITS Reference table, and unit code must be for “Flow’ units type

Units associated with the assessment

Insert / Update

14

Monitor Flow Rate

Number (unrestricted)

The measured flow rate provided by the monitor being assessed.

Insert

15

Assessment Flow

Number (unrestricted)

The flow rate of the flow transfer

Insert

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Flow Rate Verification for PMc

Field #

Field Name

Formatting Rule

Field Description

When Reqd

1

Transaction Type

Literal: ‘QA’

This is a Quality Assurance transaction.

Always

2

Action Indicator

{‘I’, ‘U’. D’, or ‘R’}

Indicator for Insert, Update, Delete, or Replace action.

Always

3

Assessment Type

Literal: “PMc Flow Rate V”

Indicates the specific QA assessment associated with the transaction.

Always

4

Performing Agency

Must exist in AGENCIES Reference Table

Agency Code of organization performing assessment

Optional (default to user agency)

5

State Code /

Tribal Indicator

Must exist in STATES Reference Table or be ‘TT’ for Tribal Site

The FIPS state code of the monitor being assessed, or “TT” to indicate that the next field on the transaction is a Tribal code.

Always

6

County Code / Tribal Code

Must exist in COUNTIES (for state) or TRIBAL_AREAS

Reference table

The FIPS County Code of the monitor being assessed. If the previous field on the transaction contains “TT”, then the Tribal Code of the site being assessed.

Always

7

Site number

Must exist in SITES table with

{State Code, county Code} or

Tribal Code

Four digit number to uniquely identify site in county.

Always

8

Parameter Code

Must exist in PARAMETERS Reference Table

The AQS parameter code assigned to the monitor in AQS for which the assessment is being performed

Always

9

POC

Must exist in MONITORS table with Parameter

Parameter Occurrence Code: One or two digit number identifying a specific monitor for a parameter at the site.

Always

10

Assessment Date

Date in YYYYMMDD format

Date that the assessment was performed

Always

11

Assessment Number

Positive Number

A unique number associated with an assessment performed at a site on a given day. Value should be “1” unless additional same assessments are performed.

Always

12

Reported Unit

Must exist in UNITS Reference table, and unit code must be for “Flow’ units type

Units associated with the assessment

Insert / Update

13

PM10 Monitor Method Code

Must exist in

SAMPLING_METHODOLOGIES

Reference table

The sampling methodology of the PM10 monitor being assessed.

Insert

14

PM10 Monitor Flow Rate

Number (unrestricted)

The measured flow rate provided by the monitor being assessed.

Insert

15

PM10

Assessment Flow

Number (unrestricted)

The flow rate of the flow transfer standard.

Insert

16

PM 2.5 Monitor Method Code

Must exist in

SAMPLING_METHODOLOGIES

Reference table

The sampling methodology of the PM 2.5 monitor being assessed.

Insert

17

PM 2.5 Monitor Flow Rate

Number (unrestricted)

The measured flow rate provided by the monitor being assessed.

Insert

18

PM 2.5

Assessment Flow Rate

Number (unrestricted)

The flow rate of the flow transfer standard.

Insert

    Semi-Annual Flow Rate Audit for PMc

Field #

Field Name

Formatting Rule

Field Description

When Reqd

1

Transaction Type

Literal: ‘QA’

This is a Quality Assurance transaction.

Always

2

Action Indicator

{‘I’, ‘U’. D’, or ‘R’}

Indicator for Insert, Update, Delete, or Replace action.

Always

3

Assessment Type

Literal: “PMc Semi Annual Flow Rate Audit”

Indicates the specific QA assessment associated with the transaction.

Always

4

Performing Agency

Must exist in AGENCIES Reference Table

Agency Code of organization performing assessment

Optional (default to user agency)

5

State Code /

Tribal Indicator

Must exist in STATES Reference Table or be ‘TT’ for Tribal Site

The FIPS state code of the monitor being assessed, or “TT” to indicate that the next field on the transaction is a Tribal code.

Always

6

County Code / Tribal Code

Must exist in COUNTIES (for state) or TRIBAL_AREAS

Reference table

The FIPS County Code of the monitor being assessed. If the previous field on the transaction contains “TT”, then the Tribal Code of the site being assessed.

Always

7

Site number

Must exist in SITES table with

{State Code, county Code} or

Tribal Code

Four digit number to uniquely identify site in county.

Always

8

Parameter Code

Must exist in PARAMETERS Reference Table

The AQS parameter code assigned to the monitor in AQS for which the assessment is being performed

Always

9

POC

Must exist in MONITORS table with Parameter

Parameter Occurrence Code: One or two digit number identifying a specific monitor for a parameter at the site.

Always

10

Assessment Date

Date in YYYYMMDD format

Date that the assessment was performed

Always

11

Assessment Number

Positive Number

A unique number associated with an assessment performed at a site on a given day. Value should be “1” unless additional same assessments are performed.

Always

12

Reported Unit

Must exist in UNITS Reference table, and unit code must be for “Flow’ units type

Units associated with the assessment

Insert / Update

13

PM10 Monitor Method Code

Must exist in

SAMPLING_METHODOLOGIES

Reference table

The sampling methodology of the monitor being assessed.

Insert

14

PM10 Monitor Flow Rate

Number (unrestricted)

The measured flow rate provided by the monitor being assessed.

Insert

15

PM10

Assessment Flow

Number (unrestricted)

The flow rate of the flow transfer standard.

Insert

16

PM 2.5 Monitor Method Code

Must exist in

SAMPLING_METHODOLOGIES

Reference table

The sampling methodology of the monitor being assessed.

Insert

17

PM 2.5 Monitor Flow Rate

Number (unrestricted)

The measured flow rate provided by the monitor being assessed.

Insert

18

PM 2.5

Assessment Flow Rate

Number (unrestricted)

The flow rate of the flow transfer standard.

Insert

Performance Evaluation Program (PEP)

Field #

Field Name

Formatting Rule

Field Description

When Reqd

1

Transaction Type

Literal: ‘QA’

This is a Quality Assurance transaction.

Always

2

Action Indicator

{‘I’, ‘U’. D’, or ‘R’}

Indicator for Insert, Update, Delete, or Replace action.

Always

3

Assessment Type

Literal: “PEP”

Indicates the specific QA assessment associated with the transaction.

Always

4

Performing Agency

Must exist in AGENCIES Reference Table

Agency Code of organization performing assessment

Optional (default to user agency)

5

State Code /

Tribal Indicator

Must exist in STATES Reference Table or be ‘TT’ for Tribal Site

The FIPS state code of the monitor being assessed, or “TT” to indicate that the next field on the transaction is a Tribal code.

Always

6

County Code / Tribal Code

Must exist in COUNTIES (for state) or TRIBAL_AREAS

Reference table

The FIPS County Code of the monitor being assessed. If the previous field on the transaction contains “TT”, then the Tribal Code of the site being assessed.

Always

7

Site number

Must exist in SITES table with

{State Code, county Code} or

Tribal Code

Four digit number to uniquely identify site in county.

Always

8

Parameter Code

Must exist in PARAMETERS Reference Table

The AQS parameter code assigned to the monitor in AQS for which the assessment is being performed

Always

9

POC

Must exist in MONITORS table with Parameter

Parameter Occurrence Code: One or two digit number identifying a specific monitor for a parameter at the site.

Always

10

Assessment Date

Date in YYYYMMDD format

Date that the assessment was performed

Always

11

Assessment Number

Positive Number

A unique number associated with an assessment performed at a site on a given day. Value should be “1” unless additional same assessments are performed.

Always

12

PEP Type

Literal: “INDEPENDENT” or “COLLOCATED”

Indicates where the PEP monitor is operated by the Audit Agency or by the Monitoring Agency.

Insert

13

Monitor Method Code

Must exist in

SAMPLING_METHODOLOGIES

Reference table

The sampling methodology of the monitor being assessed.

Insert

14

Reported Unit

Must exist in UNITS Reference table, and unit code must be for “Concentration” units type

Units associated with the assessment concentration

Insert / Update

15

Assessment

Number (unrestricted)

The value reported by the PEP

Insert

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    QA National Performance Audit Program

Field #

Field Name

Formatting Rule

Field Description

When Reqd

1

Transaction Type

Literal: ‘QA’

This is a Quality Assurance transaction.

Always

2

Action Indicator

{‘I’, ‘U’. D’, or ‘R’}

Indicator for Insert, Update, Delete, or Replace action.

Always

3

Assessment Type

Literal: “NPAP”

Indicates the specific QA assessment associated with the transaction.

Always

4

Performing Agency

Must exist in AGENCIES Reference Table

Agency Code of organization performing assessment

Optional (default to user agency)

5

State Code / Tribal Indicator

Must exist in STATES Reference Table or be ‘TT’ for Tribal Site

The FIPS state code of the monitor being assessed, or “TT” to indicate that the next field on the transaction is a Tribal code.

Always

6

County Code / Tribal Code

Must exist in COUNTIES (for state) or TRIBAL_AREAS

Reference table

The FIPS County Code of the monitor being assessed. If the previous field on the transaction contains “TT”, then the Tribal Code of the site being assessed.

Always

7

Site number

Must exist in SITES table with

{State Code, county Code} or

Tribal Code

Four digit number to uniquely identify site in county.

Always

8

Parameter Code

Must exist in PARAMETERS Reference Table

The AQS parameter code assigned to the monitor in AQS for which the assessment is being performed

Always

9

POC

Must exist in MONITORS table with Parameter

Parameter Occurrence Code: One or two digit number identifying a specific monitor for a parameter at the site.

Always

10

Assessment Date

Date in YYYYMMDD format

Date that the assessment was performed

Always

11

Assessment Number

Positive Number

A unique number associated with an assessment performed at a site on a given day. Value should be “1” unless additional same assessments are performed.

Always

12

NPAP_Type

Literal: “TTP” or “BOA”

Code meaning “Through the probe” or “Back of analyzer”

Insert

13

Monitor Method Code

Must exist in

SAMPLING_METHODOLOGIES

Reference table

The sampling methodology of the monitor being assessed.

Insert

14

Assessment Method Code

Must exist in

SAMPLING_METHODOLOGIES

Reference table

For parameters other than Ozone, this is the method code of the CO monitor used to determine check

Conditional on Insert (not

15 Reported Unit Must exist in UNITS Reference table, and unit code must be for “Concentration” units type

Units associated with the assessment concentrations (Monitor Concentration and Check Standard Concentration)

Insert / Update
16 Level 1 Monitor Concentration Number The concentration value provided by the monitor being assessed at level 1. Insert
17

Level 1 Assessment Concentration

Number The value of the known gas standard concentration in Audit Level 1. Insert
18 Level 2 Monitor Concentration Number The concentration value provided by the monitor being assessed at level 2. Insert
19

Level 2 Assessment Concentration

Number The value of the known gas standard concentration in Audit Level 2. Insert
20 Level 3 Monitor Concentration Number The concentration value provided by the monitor being assessed at level 3. Insert
21

Level 3 Assessment Concentration

Number The value of the known gas standard concentration in Audit Level 3. Insert
22 Level 4 Monitor Concentration Number The concentration value provided by the monitor being assessed at level 4. Insert
23 Level 4 Assessment Concentration Number The value of the known gas standard concentration in Audit Level 4. Insert
24 Level 5 Monitor Concentration Number The concentration value provided by the monitor being assessed at level 5. Insert
25

Level 5 Assessment Concentration

Number The value of the known gas standard concentration in Audit Level 5. Insert
26 Level 6 Monitor Concentration Number The concentration value provided by the monitor being assessed at level 6. Insert
27 Level 6 Assessment Concentration Number The value of the known gas standard concentration in Audit Level 6. Insert
28 Level 7 Monitor Concentration Number The concentration value provided by the monitor being assessed at level 7. Insert
29 Level 7 Assessment Concentration Number The value of the known gas standard concentration in Audit Level 7. Insert
30 Level 8 Monitor Concentration Number The concentration value provided by the monitor being assessed at level 8. Insert
31 Level 8 Assessment Concentration Number The value of the known gas standard concentration in Audit Level 8. Insert
32 Level 9 Monitor Concentration Number The concentration value provided by the monitor being assessed at level 9. Insert
33 Level 9 Assessment Concentration Number The value of the known gas standard concentration in Audit Level 9. Insert
34 Level 10 Monitor Concentration Number The concentration value provided by the monitor being assessed at level 10. Insert
35 Level 10 Assessment Concentration Number The value of the known gas standard concentration in Audit Level 10. Insert

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Field Proficiency Test (PT)

Field #

Field Name

Formatting Rule

Field Description

When Reqd

1

Transaction Type

Literal: ‘QA’

This is a Quality Assurance transaction.

Always

2

Action Indicator

{‘I’, ‘U’. D’, or ‘R’}

Indicator for Insert, Update, Delete, or Replace action.

Always

3

Assessment Type

Literal: “Field Proficiency Test ”

Indicates the specific QA assessment associated with the transaction.

Always

4

Performing Agency

Must exist in AGENCIES Reference Table

Agency Code of organization performing assessment

Optional (default to user agency)

5

State Code /

Tribal Indicator

Must exist in STATES Reference Table or be ‘TT’ for Tribal Site

The FIPS state code of the monitor being assessed, or “TT” to indicate that the next field on the transaction is a Tribal code.

Always

6

County Code / Tribal Code

Must exist in COUNTIES (for state) or TRIBAL_AREAS

Reference table

The FIPS County Code of the monitor being assessed. If the previous field on the transaction contains “TT”, then the Tribal Code of the site being assessed.

Always

7

Site number

Must exist in SITES table with

{State Code, county Code} or

Tribal Code

Four digit number to uniquely identify site in county.

Always

8

Parameter Code

Must exist in PARAMETERS Reference Table

The AQS parameter code assigned to the monitor in AQS for which the assessment is being performed

Always

9

POC

Must exist in MONITORS table with Parameter

Parameter Occurrence Code: One or two digit number identifying a specific monitor for a parameter at the site.

Always

10

Assessment Date

Date in YYYYMMDD format

Date that the assessment was performed

Always

11

Assessment Number

Positive Number

A unique number associated with an assessment performed at a site on a given day. Value should be “1” unless additional same assessments are performed.

Always

12

Monitor Method Code

Must exist in

SAMPLING_METHODOLOGIES

Reference table

The sampling methodology of the monitor being assessed.

Insert

13

Reported Unit

Must exist in UNITS Reference table, and unit code must be for “Concentration” units type

Units associated with the assessment concentrations (Monitor

Concentration and Check Standard

Concentration)

Insert / Update

14

Monitor

Concentration

Number (unrestricted)

The concentration value provided by the monitor being assessed.

Insert

15

Assessment

Number (unrestricted)

The known value of the analyte

Insert

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Duplicate

Field #

Field Name

Formatting Rule

Field Description

When Reqd

1

Transaction Type

Literal: ‘QA’

This is a Quality Assurance transaction.

Always

2

Action Indicator

{‘I’, ‘U’. D’, or ‘R’}

Indicator for Insert, Update, Delete, or Replace action.

Always

3

Assessment Type

Literal: “Duplicate”

Indicates the specific QA assessment associated with the transaction.

Always

4

Performing Agency

Must exist in AGENCIES Reference Table

Agency Code of organization performing assessment

Optional (default to user agency)

5

State Code /

Tribal Indicator

Must exist in STATES Reference Table or be ‘TT’ for Tribal Site

The FIPS state code of the monitor being assessed, or “TT” to indicate that the next field on the transaction is a Tribal code.

Always

6

County Code / Tribal Code

Must exist in COUNTIES (for state) or TRIBAL_AREAS

Reference table

The FIPS County Code of the monitor being assessed. If the previous field on the transaction contains “TT”, then the Tribal Code of the site being assessed.

Always

7

Site number

Must exist in SITES table with

{State Code, county Code} or

Tribal Code

Four digit number to uniquely identify site in county.

Always

8

Parameter Code

Must exist in PARAMETERS Reference Table

The AQS parameter code assigned to the monitor in AQS for which the assessment is being performed

Always

9

POC

Must exist in MONITORS table with Parameter

Parameter Occurrence Code: One or two digit number identifying a specific monitor for a parameter at the site.

Always

10

Assessment Date

Date in YYYYMMDD format

Date that the assessment was performed

Always

11

Assessment Number

Positive Number

A unique number associated with an assessment performed at a site on a given day. Value should be “1” unless additional same assessments are performed.

Always

12

Monitor Method Code

Must exist in

SAMPLING_METHODOLOGIES

Reference table

The sampling methodology of the monitor being assessed.

Insert

13

Reported Unit

Must exist in UNITS Reference table, and unit code must be for “Concentration” units type

Units associated with the assessment concentrations (Monitor

Concentration and Check Standard

Concentration)

Insert / Update

14

Duplicate Value 1

Number (unrestricted)

The concentration value provided by the monitor being assessed.

Insert

15

Duplicate Value 2

Number (unrestricted)

The concentration value provided by

Insert

16

Duplicate Value 3

Number (unrestricted)

The concentration value provided by the monitor being assessed.

Insert

17

Duplicate Value 4

Number (unrestricted)

The concentration value provided by the monitor being assessed.

Insert

18

Duplicate Value 5

Number (unrestricted)

The concentration value provided by the monitor being assessed.

Insert

Replicate

Field #

Field Name

Formatting Rule

Field Description

When Reqd

1

Transaction Type

Literal: ‘QA’

This is a Quality Assurance transaction.

Always

2

Action Indicator

{‘I’, ‘U’. D’, or ‘R’}

Indicator for Insert, Update, Delete, or Replace action.

Always

3

Assessment Type

Literal: “Replicate”

Indicates the specific QA assessment associated with the transaction.

Always

4

Performing Agency

Must exist in AGENCIES Reference Table

Agency Code of organization performing assessment

Optional (default to user agency)

5

State Code /

Tribal Indicator

Must exist in STATES Reference Table or be ‘TT’ for Tribal Site

The FIPS state code of the monitor being assessed, or “TT” to indicate that the next field on the transaction is a Tribal code.

Always

6

County Code / Tribal Code

Must exist in COUNTIES (for state) or TRIBAL_AREAS

Reference table

The FIPS County Code of the monitor being assessed. If the previous field on the transaction contains “TT”, then the Tribal Code of the site being assessed.

Always

7

Site number

Must exist in SITES table with

{State Code, county Code} or

Tribal Code

Four digit number to uniquely identify site in county.

Always

8

Parameter Code

Must exist in PARAMETERS Reference Table

The AQS parameter code assigned to the monitor in AQS for which the assessment is being performed

Always

9

POC

Must exist in MONITORS table with Parameter

Parameter Occurrence Code: One or two digit number identifying a specific monitor for a parameter at the site.

Always

10

Assessment Date

Date in YYYYMMDD format

Date that the assessment was performed

Always

11

Assessment Number

Positive Number

A unique number associated with an assessment performed at a site on a given day. Value should be “1” unless additional same assessments are performed.

Always

12

Monitor Method Code

Must exist in

SAMPLING_METHODOLOGIES

Reference table

The sampling methodology of the monitor being assessed.

Insert

13

Reported Unit

Must exist in UNITS Reference table, and unit code must be for “Concentration” units type

Units associated with the assessment concentrations (Monitor

Concentration and Check Standard

Concentration)

Insert / Update

14

Replicate Value 1

Number (unrestricted)

The concentration value provided by the monitor being assessed.

Insert

15

Replicate Value 2

Number (unrestricted)

The concentration value provided by

Insert

16 Replicate Value 3 Number (unrestricted) The concentration value provided by the monitor being assessed. Insert
17 Replicate Value 4 Number (unrestricted) The concentration value provided by the monitor being assessed. Insert
18 Replicate Value 5 Number (unrestricted) The concentration value provided by the monitor being assessed. Insert

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QA Transactions For Labs

QA Pb Analysis Audit

Field #

Field Name

Formatting Rule

Field Description

When Reqd

1

Transaction Type

Literal: ‘QA’

This is a Quality Assurance transaction.

Always

2

Action Indicator

{‘I’, ‘U’. D’, or ‘R’}

Indicator for Insert, Update, Delete, or Replace action.

Always

3

Assessment Type

Literal: “Pb Analysis Audit ”

Indicates the specific QA assessment associated with the transaction.

Always

4

Performing Agency

Must exist in AGENCIES Reference Table

Agency Code of laboratory performing assessment (analysis of strips)

Always

5

Primary Quality

Assurance

Organization

Must exist in AGENCIES Reference Table

Agency Code of organization responsible for the quality of data for Monitoring Organization

Always

6

Parameter Code

Must exist in PARAMETERS Reference Table

The AQS parameter code assigned to the monitor in AQS for which the assessment is being performed

Always

7

Assessment Date

Date in YYYYMMDD format

Date that the assessment was performed

Always

8

Assessment Number

Positive Number

A unique number associated with an assessment performed at a site on a given day. Value should be “1” unless additional same assessments are performed.

Always

9

Reported Unit

Must be literal ‘077’ (micrograms)

Units for mass of lead on test strip. Required by Part 58.3.3.4.(c) to be this unit code.

Insert / Update

10

Laboratory

Response Value 1

Number (unrestricted)

The mass of lead reported by lab for level 1.

Insert

11

Assessment Mass

1

Number (Must be in range of mass values for audit level 1 in AUDIT_LEVELS able in database)

The known mass of lead on the test strip for level 1.

Insert

12

Laboratory

Response Value 2

Number (unrestricted)

The mass of lead reported by lab for level 2.

Insert

13

Assessment Mass

2

Number (Must be in range of mass values for audit level 2 in AUDIT_LEVELS able in database)

The known mass of lead on the test strip for level 2.

Insert

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QA Lab Proficiency Test (PT)

Field #

Field Name

Formatting Rule

Field Description

When Reqd

1

Transaction Type

Literal: ‘QA’

This is a Quality Assurance transaction.

Always

2

Action Indicator

{‘I’, ‘U’. D’, or ‘R’}

Indicator for Insert, Update, Delete, or Replace action.

Always

3

Assessment Type

Literal: “Lab Proficiency Test ”

Indicates the specific QA assessment associated with the transaction.

Always

4

Performing Agency

Must exist in AGENCIES Reference Table

Agency Code of laboratory performing assessment (analysis of strips)

Always

5

Primary Quality

Assurance

Organization

Must exist in AGENCIES Reference Table

Agency Code of organization responsible for the quality of data for Monitoring Organization

Always

6

Parameter Code

Must exist in PARAMETERS Reference Table

The AQS parameter code assigned to the monitor in AQS for which the assessment is being performed

Always

7

Assessment Date

Date in YYYYMMDD format

Date that the assessment was performed

Always

8

Assessment Number

Positive Number

A unique number associated with an assessment performed at a site on a given day. Value should be “1” unless additional same assessments are performed.

Always

9

Reported Unit

Must exist in UNITS Reference table

Units of measure of analyte by Lab.

Insert / Update

10

Laboratory

Response Value 1

Number (unrestricted)

The mass of analyte reported by Lab.

Insert

11

Assessment Mass

1

Number

The known mass of analyte on the test media.

Insert

QA Transactions For Verification of Standards

QA Ambient Air Protocol Gas Verification Program (AA-PGVP)

Field #

Field Name

Formatting Rule

Field Description

When Reqd

1

Transaction Type

Literal: ‘QA’

This is a Quality Assurance transaction.

Always

2

Action Indicator

{‘I’, ‘U’. D’, or ‘R’}

Indicator for Insert, Update, Delete, or Replace action.

Always

3

Assessment Type

Literal: “AA-PGVP ”

Indicates the specific QA assessment associated with the transaction.

Always

4

Performing Agency

Must exist in AGENCIES Reference Table

Agency Code of organization performing assessment (Regional Analytical Verification Laboratory)

Always

5

Producer ID

Must exist in

AAPGVP_PRODUCERS Reference Table

Unique identifier of organization that produced cylinder being assessed.

Always

6

Cylinder ID

Text string (limited to 40 character)

Unique identifier (e.g. serial number) of gas cylinder being assessed.

Always

7

Parameter Code

Must exist in PARAMETERS Reference Table

The AQS parameter code of check gas in cylinder

Always

8

Assessment Date

Date in YYYYMMDD format

Date that the assessment was performed

Always

9

Assessment Number

Positive Number

A unique number associated with an assessment performed at a site on a given day.

Always

10

Reported Unit

Must exist in UNITS Reference table, and unit code must be for “Concentration” units type

Units of measure of cylinder gas.

Insert / Update

11

Cylinder certified concentration

Positive Number

Gas concentration specified by cylinder producer.

Insert

12

Assessment Concentration

Positive Number

Measured concentration of gas in cylinder.

Insert

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QA Ozone SRP and Ozone Transfer Standard Verifications (SRP)

Field #

Field Name

Formatting Rule

Field Description

When Reqd

1

Transaction Type

Literal: ‘QA’

This is a Quality Assurance transaction.

Always

2

Action Indicator

{‘I’, ‘U’. D’, or ‘R’}

Indicator for Insert, Update, Delete, or Replace action.

Always

3

Assessment Type

Literal: “Ozone-SRP”

Indicates the specific QA assessment associated with the transaction.

Always

4

Verification Type

Literal: “6X6” or “Standard”

“6X6” is for the initial verification of a new standard ozone generator. “Standard” is for a routine SRP assessment.

Always

5

Performing Agency

Must exist in AGENCIES Reference Table

Agency Code of organization performing assessment

Always

6

Primary Quality

Assurance

Organization

Must exist in AGENCIES Reference Table

Agency Code of organization responsible for the quality of instrument being assessed.

Always

7

Parameter Code

Literal “44201”

The AQS parameter code

Always

8

Authoritative standard ID

Must exist on SRP_STANDARDS Reference Table

Unique ID for Authoritative standard.

Always

9

Authoritative Standard Level

Number; must be 1, 2, or 3.

Primary EPA standard is Level 1, those validated against it are level 2, and those validated against level 2 standards are level 3.

Always

10

Transfer standard ID

Text string (limited to 40 character)

Unique ID code (serial number) for transfer standard

Always

11

Transfer Standard Level

Number; must be >= authoritative standard.

Level 1, 2, 3, 4 transfer standard has to be equal or a higher number then the Authoritative Standard

Always

12

Assessment Date

Date in YYYYMMDD format

Date that the assessment was performed

Always

13

Assessment Number

Positive Number

A unique number associated with an assessment performed at a site on a given day. Value should be “1” unless additional assessments are performed.

Always

14

Reported Unit

Must exist in UNITS Reference table, and unit code must be for “Concentration” units type

Units associated with the assessment concentrations (Monitor Concentration and Check Standard Concentration)

Insert / Update

15

Transfer Standard Value 1

Number

Measurement from instrument being assessed.

Insert

16

Authoritative Standard Value 1

Number

Measurement from authoritative standard instrument.

Insert

17

Transfer Standard Value 2

Number

Measurement from instrument being assessed.

Insert

18

Authoritative Standard Value 2

Number

Measurement from authoritative standard instrument.

Insert

19 Transfer Standard Value 3 Number Measurement from instrument being assessed. Insert
20 Authoritative Standard Value 3 Number Measurement from authoritative standard instrument. Insert
21 Transfer Standard Value 4 Number Measurement from instrument being assessed. Insert
22 Authoritative Standard Value 4 Number Measurement from authoritative standard instrument. Insert
23 Transfer Standard Value 5 Number Measurement from instrument being assessed. Insert
24 Authoritative Standard Value 5 Number Measurement from authoritative standard instrument. Insert
25 Transfer Standard Value 6 Number Measurement from instrument being assessed. Insert
26 Authoritative Standard Value 6 Number Measurement from authoritative standard instrument. Insert
27 Transfer Standard Value 7 Number Measurement from instrument being assessed. Insert
28 Authoritative Standard Value 7 Number Measurement from authoritative standard instrument. Insert
29 Transfer Standard Value 8 Number Measurement from instrument being assessed. Insert
30 Authoritative Standard Value 8 Number Measurement from authoritative standard instrument. Insert
31 Transfer Standard Value 9 Number Measurement from instrument being assessed. Insert
32 Authoritative Standard Value 9 Number Measurement from authoritative standard instrument. Insert
33 Transfer Standard Value 10 Number Measurement from instrument being assessed. Insert
34 Authoritative Standard Value 10 Number Measurement from authoritative standard instrument. Insert

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QA Transactions Speciation Flow

Speciation Flow Rate Verification

Field #

Field Name

Formatting Rule

Field Description

When Reqd

1

Transaction Type

Literal: ‘QA’

This is a Quality Assurance transaction.

Always

2

Action Indicator

{‘I’, ‘U’. D’, or ‘R’}

Indicator for Insert, Update, Delete, or Replace action.

Always

3

Assessment Type

Literal: “Speciation Flow Rate V ”

Indicates the specific QA assessment associated with the transaction.

Always

4

Performing Agency

Must exist in AGENCIES Reference Table

Agency Code of organization performing assessment

Optional

5

State Code /

Tribal Indicator

Must exist in STATES Reference Table or be ‘TT’ for Tribal Site

The FIPS state code of the site being assessed, or “TT” to indicate that the next field on the transaction is a Tribal code.

Always

6

County Code / Tribal Code

Must exist in COUNTIES (for state) or TRIBAL_AREAS

Reference table

The FIPS County Code of the monitor being assessed. If the previous field on the transaction contains “TT”, then the Tribal Code of the site being assessed.

Always

7

Site number

Must exist in SITES table with

{State Code, county Code} or

Tribal Code

Four digit number to uniquely identify site in county and/or tribe.

Always

8

Sampler ID

Must exist for Site in database

The user’s unique name or id for the sampler at the site.

Always

9

Channel Number

Must be defined for Sampler in database

Number assigned to channel on sampler

Always

10

Assessment Date

Date in YYYYMMDD format

Date that the assessment was performed

Always

11

Assessment Number

Positive Number

A unique number associated with an assessment performed at a site on a given day. Value should be “1” unless additional same assessments are performed.

Always

12

Reported Unit

Must exist in UNITS Reference table, and unit code must be for “Flow” units type

Units associated with the flow values

Insert / Update

13

Sampler Flow Rate

Number (unrestricted)

The measured flow rate provided by the sampler being assessed.

Insert

14

Assessment Flow Rate

Number (unrestricted)

The flow rate of the flow transfer standard.

Insert

Speciation Semi-Annual Flow Rate Audit

Field #

Field Name

Formatting Rule

Field Description

When Reqd

1

Transaction Type

Literal: ‘QA’

This is a Quality Assurance transaction.

Always

2

Action Indicator

{‘I’, ‘U’. D’, or ‘R’}

Indicator for Insert, Update, Delete, or Replace action.

Always

3

Assessment Type

Literal: “Speciation Flow Rate Audit ”

Indicates the specific QA assessment associated with the transaction.

Always

4

Performing Agency

Must exist in AGENCIES Reference Table

Agency Code of organization performing assessment

Optional

5

State Code /

Tribal Indicator

Must exist in STATES Reference Table or be ‘TT’ for Tribal Site

The FIPS state code of the site being assessed, or “TT” to indicate that the next field on the transaction is a Tribal code.

Always

6

County Code / Tribal Code

Must exist in COUNTIES (for state) or TRIBAL_AREAS

Reference table

The FIPS County Code of the monitor being assessed. If the previous field on the transaction contains “TT”, then the Tribal Code of the site being assessed.

Always

7

Site number

Must exist in SITES table with

{State Code, county Code} or

Tribal Code

Four digit number to uniquely identify site in county and/or tribe.

Always

8

Sampler ID

Must exist for Site in database

The user’s unique name or id for the sampler at the site.

Always

9

Channel Number

Must be defined for Sampler in database

Number assigned to channel on sampler

Always

10

Assessment Date

Date in YYYYMMDD format

Date that the assessment was performed

Always

11

Assessment Number

Positive Number

A unique number associated with an assessment performed at a site on a given day. Value should be “1” unless additional assessments are performed.

Always

12

Reported Unit

Must exist in UNITS Reference table, and unit code must be for “Flow” units type

Units associated with the flow values

Insert / Update

13

Sampler Flow Rate

Number (unrestricted)

The measured flow rate provided by the sampler being assessed.

Insert

14

Assessment Flow Rate

Number (unrestricted)

The flow rate of the flow transfer standard.

Insert

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