Communication and Coordination
Overview
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### Summary

During this lesson you learned:

- The WLA is an integral part of the ERLN that focuses solely on water, with the capabilities to analyze samples in response to natural disasters and unintentional/intentional water contamination events.
- The ASR requests analytical assistance from a laboratory; the PRL is the initial laboratory that provides support; MSLs supports the PRL as needed.
- The ICS provides the structure to facilitate coordination during a response including the EU. The laboratory coordinator of the EU may transfer the roles of the PRL or MSL to other laboratories or may request assistance outside the EPA Region through the EPA Regional Laboratory Director.
- Qualified laboratories may be identified through the Lab Compendium or general networking. Arrange for reimbursement using a BOA or other means early in the process.
- The command center set up by the PRL and MSLs should provide the means for communicating with the ASR. Tools for the ASR and responding laboratories are provided in the WLA-RP

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