EPA QA/R-5, EPA Requirements for Quality Assurance Project Plans
Outlines requirements for QA plans for organizations that conduct environmental information operations for EPA through contracts, financial assistance agreements, and interagency agreements.
NOTE: The QAPP Standard requirements will apply to all contracts issued on or after July 18, 2023 and to new and supplemental grant awards issued on or after August 31, 2023. All new and supplemental assistance agreements requiring QAPPs awarded as of that date must be in compliance with the new Standard or must include an updated term and condition that links to the Standard. .
Previously awarded grants will continue to use QA/R-5, unless they are amended to add new activities requiring a QAPP, in which case the requirements of the new Standard must be followed.
The Office of Grants and Debarment will update the national programmatic terms and conditions to revise the QA T&C. As well, new, and existing FR templates will be updated as applicable.
In the transition period between July 18 – August 31, 2023, Program Offices may elect to include the new Standard in any funding recommendations and awards requiring the QA T&C. Citing to the new Standard during this transition period, while not required, is preferred.