Regulation .06 Application for Certification.
Regulation .06 Application for Certification.LinkCopy Citation
A.
An application is required for:
(1)
Certification for microbiology, chemistry, or radiochemistry; or
(2)
Renewal of certification.
B.
An application for water quality laboratory certification shall be submitted to the Department on a form provided by the Department, and shall include, but not be limited to, the following information:
(1)
Name, address, and valid phone number of the water quality laboratory;
(2)
Name of the water quality laboratory owner or director;
(3)
A listing of the tests for which certification is requested;
(4)
Description of facilities, equipment, and methodology;
(5)
The name, education, experience, and training of the water quality laboratory supervisor;
(6)
The name, education, experience, and training of all water quality laboratory analysts;
(7)
The approximate number of tests by category performed annually by the water quality laboratory;
(8)
The laboratory’s Quality Assurance Manual;
(9)
Valid Federal Employer Identification Number (FEIN) as required by Environment Article, §1-203, Annotated Code of Maryland;
(10)
A copy of the valid and current water quality laboratory certification that has been issued by any other state or by NELAP, as applicable;
(11)
Proficiency test results for each certified parameter and approved test method; and
(12)
Fees, if applicable.
C.
The laboratory owner, director, or quality assurance officer shall complete fully and sign the application.