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<regulation prefix="Regulation" num=".08" citation="COMAR 26.08.05.08" title_num="26" subtitle_num="08" chapter_num="05" heading="On-Site Evaluation.">
  <paragraph num="A.">
    <text>The Department may perform announced, or unannounced, on-site evaluations of the premises and operations of a water quality laboratory that is currently certified or that has applied for certification.</text>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="B.">
    <text>During an on-site evaluation, the Department may evaluate the adequacy of the quality assurance program, qualifications of personnel, adequacy of equipment, adequacy of the supervision, and compliance with these regulations.</text>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="C.">
    <text>An in-State water quality laboratory may not analyze regulated drinking water contaminants until the Department has conducted an on-site evaluation.</text>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="D.">
    <text>The Department may revoke the certification of a laboratory that refuses access for the on-site evaluation.</text>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="E.">
    <text>The water quality laboratory shall notify the Department of any on-site evaluations performed by other states or third-party organizations that include the review of drinking water test methods.</text>
  </paragraph>
</regulation>