5 Colo. Code Regs. § 1005-1.3
Current through Register Vol. 47, No. 11, June 10, 2024
Section 5 CCR 1005-1.3 - Certification of Environmental Laboratories1.3.1 All environmental laboratories certified under the rules and regulations will meet: 1.3.1.1 SDWA standards specified in the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) "Manual for the Certification of Laboratories Analyzing Drinking Water" Fifth Edition, EPA 815-R-05-004, January 2005, and supplement 1 (EPA 815-F-08-006, June 2008) and supplement 2 (EPA 815-F-12-006, November 2012)1.3.1.2 Referenced materials are available for public inspection during normal business hours at the Laboratory Services Division (LSD), 8100 Lowry Blvd., Denver, CO 80230 and at the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment, 4300 Cherry Creek Drive South, Denver, Colorado 80222-1530. Certified copies of the referenced material will be provided at cost upon written request to the LSD Director at the Lowry address. Later amendments or editions to these standards are not included.1.3.2 Each laboratory wishing to obtain certification shall apply to the Department.1.3.3 Application for certification shall be completed on forms furnished by the Department and shall contain all the information required by the form and any accompanying instructions.1.3.4 Reapplications shall be submitted annually, at least 90 days before expiration of existing certification to assure continuous certification.1.3.5 Laboratories holding letters or certificates of approval on the effective date of these regulations will remain certified until the expiration date of those approvals, unless voluntarily withdrawn, revoked, suspended or limited before that expiration date.1.3.6 Laboratory certifications will be issued annually based on submission of complete and acceptable application documents, and successful participation in proficiency test programs.1.3.7 Laboratories may request primary or reciprocity certification.1.3.7.1 Primary certification will be granted to laboratories requesting the Department to perform the onsite inspection required to determine compliance with applicable standards. Routine inspections will be announced at least five days before the inspection date. Complaint inspections may be unannounced.1.3.7.2 Reciprocity certification will be granted to laboratories requesting Department approval based on another state agency accrediting or certifying authority's approval and inspection process. Laboratories granted certification based upon reciprocity must maintain current certification with another state agency accrediting or certifying authority and shall report any changes in status to the Department within 30 calendar days of occurrence.37 CR 22, November 25, 2014, effective 12/15/2014