NAC459.96978. Renewal of certification.

     1. The Division may renew the certificate of a certified laboratory if:

     (a) The laboratory pays the applicable fee to renew the certificate;

     (b) The laboratory submits a statement on a form approved by the Division indicating that it is in compliance with the provisions of NAC 459.96902 to 459.9699, inclusive, concerning each category of testing, method of testing and analyte for which it is certified;

     (c) The laboratory submits a report to the Division indicating that it has received satisfactory proficiency test results for each category of testing and analyte for which it is certified; and

     (d) The Division determines that the laboratory is in compliance with the provisions of NAC 459.96902 to 459.9699, inclusive.

     2. A certificate issued to a laboratory pursuant to the provisions of NAC 459.96902 to 459.9699, inclusive, expires on July 31 of each year. If the certificate of a certified laboratory expires, the laboratory may apply for certification in the manner prescribed in NAC 459.96966.

     3. The Division shall make available to each certified laboratory a notice for the renewal of the certificate and a form to provide a statement of compliance specified in paragraph (b) of subsection 1.

     4. Each certified laboratory shall maintain any record specified in section 4.3.3 of the Standards in accordance with the provisions of that section.

     (Added to NAC by Environmental Comm’n by R061-04, eff. 10-7-2004)