# COMAR Title 26 — Department of the Environment

## Subtitle 08 — Water Pollution

### Chapter 05 — Certification of State Water Quality Laboratories

#### Regulation .06 Application for Certification.

*COMAR 26.08.05.06*

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.