La. Admin. Code tit. 33 § I-4715

Current through Register Vol. 50, No. 9, September 20, 2024

Section I-4715 - Accreditation for Laboratories Not Located in Louisiana

A. Out-of-state laboratories may receive accreditation via two mechanisms:

1. direct application to the department based on the requirements of this program; or

2. reciprocity based on evaluation of current accreditation maintained. Reciprocal accreditation is based on meeting the requirements set forth in LAC 33:I.4713.

B. A testing laboratory located outside of Louisiana may receive accreditation from the department or from another agency having environmental regulatory responsibility or delegated administrative authority, if approved by the department. The laboratory shall comply with all documentation and fee requests from the department.

C. If the out-of-state laboratory's accreditation is revoked, the Louisiana authorization is thereby automatically canceled. The environmental representative shall notify the state and all clients in Louisiana that utilize the laboratory of the revocation within 10 calendar days.

D. When accreditation of the laboratory has been reinstated, the department will request adequate documentation from the laboratory indicating that the laboratory is in compliance with these regulations. The following requirements must be fulfilled before the department reinstates the laboratory as accredited:

1. a completed application form and support documents submitted;

2. fee(s) paid in accordance with LAC 33:I.4707;

3. evidence of successful participation in a proficiency testing program or its equivalent;

4. written documentation of accreditation sent to the department; and

5. an on-site evaluation/inspection conducted by authorized representatives of the department.

La. Admin. Code tit. 33, § I-4715

Promulgated by the Department of Environmental Quality, Office of the Secretary, LR 24:921 (May 1998).

AUTHORITY NOTE: Promulgated in accordance with R.S. 30:2011.