Combined Interpretations of the 2003, 2009, and 2016 Standards that apply to Volume 1 of the 2016 TNI Standard
Question:  Regarding test reports, is it required  that they list the limit of detection with relation to the limit of  quantitation?  The standard states that  the level of uncertainty should be included, but does that mean that the LOD  and LOQ must be expressly included and with relation to each other?   TNI Response:  The Standard does not require that the  relationship between the limit of detection and limit of quantitation be listed  on the test report, with or without regard to any estimate of uncertainty.
MODULE 2: QUALITY SYSTEM GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
Section: 5.10.2

 develop consensus standards for use by TNI's programs. This group has a support role in assisting other programs with activities such as guidance and standards interpretation.
fosters the generation of data of known and documented quality is through the National Environmental Laboratory Accreditation Program, or NELAP. The purpose of this program is to establish and implement a program for the accreditation of environmental laboratories.
is to establish and maintain a national PT program to support TNI’s National Environmental Laboratory Accreditation Program, and other activities.
 Field Activities Program (NEFAP) Executive Committee is to establish and implement an accreditation program for field sampling and measurement organizations (FSMOs).
 Audit Sample Program is to develop consensus standards for the manufacture and analysis of audit samples for source emission testing.
on a variety of topics of interest to the environmental measurement community.  TNI also hosts two regularly scheduled meetings per year, typically in January and August. Both are a week long and involve open meetings of TNI committees as well as training courses and other special sessions.