Primary Quality Assurance Organization Training

PQAO Training

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About training:

The Primary Quality Assurance Organization (PQAO) Training is a comprehensive air monitoring training program designed to expand the level of knowledge throughout all PQAOs in California. The PQAO Training provides continuing education and serves as a critical component of maintaining continuity, effectiveness, and efficiency within air monitoring programs.

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The PQAO Training is hosted by the California Air Resources Board (CARB). The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency designated CARB as one of the seven PQAOs responsible for air monitoring in California. CARB is required by federal regulations to provide quality assurance oversight to local air monitoring organizations within CARB's PQAO to ensure that consistent procedures are followed to produce data of similar quality.