Section Env-C 309.02 - Extraordinary Assessments(a) The department or TPAO shall conduct an extraordinary assessment of a laboratory for which the department is the primary accreditation body if the program manager receives a written complaint or other credible information indicating that: (1) The laboratory is not meeting the requirements of its accreditation under these rules or the TNI standards; or(2) The laboratory is engaged in an improper, illegal, or deceptive practice.(b) An extraordinary assessment shall be unannounced if laboratory records could be destroyed or altered if prior notice is given.(c) An extraordinary assessment shall be conducted during the laboratory's normal business hours, to:(1) Confirm that corrective actions were implemented after a previous assessment; or(2) To determine whether reported changes in the laboratory's ownership, key personnel, location, scope of accreditation, or other matters have affected the ability of a laboratory to fulfill accreditation requirements.(d) The assessor shall use either a TNI quality systems checklist or a checklist prepared by the department to evaluate the merits of the information or complaints received by the program manager that were relied upon to justify an extraordinary assessment.N.H. Code Admin. R. Env-C 309.02
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