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Directory of State and Local

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Directory of State and Local

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FOREWORD

This directory is a guide to laboratory accreditation and similar types of programs conducted by

state and local government agencies. These programs accredit or designate laboratories or other

entities to conduct testing to assist the agencies in carrying out their responsibilities. Such

accreditation or designation is based on some type of assessment regarding the capability of the

laboratory to conduct the testing. However, the nature of such assessments varies considerably

from agency to agency.

Laboratory accreditation and related efforts provide some assurance regarding the technical

proficiency and competence of an entity to assess a product's or service's conformance to a set of

prescribed standards. Many sectors of the economy may be interested in laboratory accreditation

and related programs for a variety of economic, procurement, safety, or other considerations.

Mutual acceptance of laboratory test results between states, local jurisdictions, and at the

national and international levels can also serve as a basis for increased opportunities for trade.

This directory is an update of information contained in NBS GCR 84-472, Principal Aspects of

U.S. Laboratory Accreditation Systems. This directory identifies state and local government

laboratory accreditation/designation programs and notes the appropriate contact points within

each agency and should be a valuable reference for all who operate, use, or rely on laboratory

services. Entries in this directory are based primarily on information provided by each agency

and reflect the agency's view of its activities. Interested parties may wish to review NISTIR

4576, Laboratory Accreditation in the United States, an introduction to the topic of laboratory

accreditation, and NBS SP 808, Directory ofFederal Government Laboratory

Accreditation/Designation Programs, a summary of programs conducted by the federal

government.

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ACKNOWLEDGMENTS

This directory is based on my earlier publications in the field with the format expanded to be

consistent with "NIST Special Publication 808, Directory ofFederal Government Laboratory

Accreditation/Designation Programs" edited by Maureen Breitenberg, Standards Services

Division, NIST. She has provided important help and cooperation while monitoring this effort

for NIST.

Special thanks are due to Ruth Schreiber of Schreiber's Quality Word Processing Services for her

help in compiling this directory and managing all aspects of information processing. I would also

like to thank the program officials who provided the information contained in this directory,

without which this publication would not have been possible.

Charles W. Hyer

Editor

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ABSTRACT

This directory is a guide to laboratory accreditation and similar types of programs conducted by

state and local government agencies. These programs accredit or designate laboratories or other

entities to conduct testing to assist the agencies in carrying out their responsibilities. Such

accreditation or designation is based on some type of assessment regarding the capability of the

laboratory to conduct the testing. However, the nature of such assessments varies considerably

from agency to agency.

Entries in this directory are based primarily on information provided by each state and local

government agency and reflect the agency's view of its activities. Interested parties may wish to review NIST SP 808, Directory ofFederal Government Laboratory Accreditation/Designation

Programs, which contains information on similar programs conducted at the federal level.

The publication of this directory is part of ongoing NIST efforts to establish and maintain

comprehensive information on standards, regulations, laboratory accreditation and certification

programs and related information. This material answers the needs of government, industry, and

the public for information on state and local government laboratory accreditation and related

programs.

Key Words: accreditation; certification; designation; laboratory accreditation; laboratory

designation; listing; proficiency testing; qualified laboratories; quality systems; standards; state government; testing

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CONTENTS

FOREWORD III

ACKNOWLEDGMENTS IV

ABSTRACT V

INTRODUCTION - 1

LISTING OF PROGRAMS - 9

APPENDIX I - INDICES -- -- 63

INDEX OF STATE/LOCAL/MUNICIPAL ACCREDITATION/DESIGNATION SYSTEMS 65

INDEX BY FIELD OF TESTING 67

INDEX BY PRODUCT/ SERVICE CATEGORIES COVERED BY EACH PROGRAM 69

APPENDIX II -FORMAT USED FOR EACH ENTRY - 71

APPENDIX III -INFORMATION AND PUBLICATIONS AVAILABLE FROM STANDARDS SERVICES

DIVISION, NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF STANDARDS AND TECHNOLOGY 7 5

APPENDIX IV-OTHER LISTS OF STATE LABORATORY ACCREDITATION/DESIGNATION

BODIES OR RELATED ORGANIZATIONS 85

LIST OF STATE NELAP RECOGNIZED ACCREDITING AUTHORITIES 87

LIST OF CLIA STATE SURVEY AGENCIES 89

LIST OF STATE GRADE 'A' MILK SANITATION PERSONNEL 97

THE ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY'S (EPA) LIST OF STATE

CERTIFICATION OFFICERS FOR DRINKING WATER LABORATORIES 121

LIST OF STATE CONTACT INFORMATION AVAILABLE FROM FEDERAL

AGENCIES - 129

LIST OF MISC. STATE PROGRAMS - 131

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INTRODUCTION

BACKGROUND

Achieving national and international acceptance of the test results produced by competent testing

laboratories has become a significant issue in discussions on reducing barriers to trade. Laboratory

accreditation is recognized worldwide as an important means of assuring that laboratories are competent

to conduct the required testing 1

. Widely accepted test results can greatly facilitate product2 entry into

domestic and foreign markets. It is therefore important to understand the differences among laboratory

accreditation programs and the impact that such differences can have on the confidence that can be

placed in the technical competence of the laboratories they accredit.

The number of U.S. laboratory accreditation programs that evaluate the competence of testing and

calibration laboratories and their compliance with specific and often differing technical requirements has

created problems in achieving the free flow of goods and services within the United States. Not all U.S.

laboratory accreditation programs are technically equivalent. This is especially true at the State and

local government levels. Depending on how laboratories are assessed and what technical and other

requirements are imposed, different laboratory accreditation programs can provide varying degrees of

assurance in the technical competence of a laboratory to assess a product's conformance to a set of

prescribed standards. 3

It should be noted that the National Cooperation for Laboratory Accreditation [NACLA] has attempted

to address this problem. NACLA was established as a nonprofit corporation to achieve a coordinated

U.S. system for the accreditation of testing and calibration laboratories to eliminate unnecessary

duplication and inefficiencies in both public and private sector use of laboratory accreditation. NACLA

evaluates laboratory accreditation bodies [ABs] and grants recognition to those that meet the NACLA

requirements. NACLA requirements include conformance to the international standard for laboratory

accreditation competence, International Standards Organization/International Electrotechnical

Commission [ISO/IEC] Guide 58: 1993, Calibration and testing laboratory accreditation systemsGeneral requirements for operation and recognition. ABs undergo a rigorous peer assessment and

15 CFR Part 287 Guidance on Federal Conformity Assessment Activities states that: "testing means the action of carrying out one or more technical operations (tests) that determine one or more characteristics or performance of a given product, material,

equipment, organism, person's qualifications, physical phenomenon, process, or service according to a specified technical procedure (test method)." A laboratory is a body that conducts testing. International Organization for Standardization/International Electrotechnical Commission (ISO/IEC) Guide 58: 1993 defines laboratory as a "body that calibrates and/or tests." ^ For purposes of this directory, the term "product" includes: products, materials, equipment, organisms, person's qualifications,

physical phenomena, processes, and/or services. 3 15 CFR Part 287 Guidance on Federal Conformity Assessment Activities states that accreditation "means a procedure used to provide formal notice that a body or person is competent to carry out specific tasks. These tasks include: sampling and testing;

inspection; certification; and registration." It also notes that for some agencies, accreditation may mean that a body or person meets requirements defined in a specific section(s) of a regulation. "The referenced section(s) may include only limited requirements for demonstration of technical competency." International Organization for Standardization/International

Electrotechnical Commission (ISO/IEC) Guide 58: 1993 defines laboratory accreditation as the: "Procedure by which an

authoritative body gives formal recognition that a body or person is competent to carry out specific tests. " The term laboratory

accreditation may cover the recognition of both the technical competence and the impartiality of a testing laboratory or only its technical competence.

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those ABs that pass are invited to sign the NACLA mutual recognition arrangement (MRA).

Laboratories accredited by NACLA MRA signatories are required to conform to requirements contained

in ISO/IEC 17025: 1999, General Requirements for the Competence of Calibration and Testing

Laboratories and comply with requirements for proficiency testing. Under the MRA, signatories agree

to recognize the technical competence of other MRA signatories. NACLA hopes that this MRA process

will promote the recognition and worldwide acceptance of competent U.S. laboratory accreditations.

NACLA is also involved at the international level as a stakeholder member of the International

Laboratory Cooperation (ILAC), an international cooperation among various laboratory accreditation

schemes operated throughout the world.

Laboratory accreditation can also have a major effect on the confidence that can be placed in the

outcomes of product certification programs. While laboratory accreditation and product certification are two distinct areas, these two activities are closely related and are encompassed under the term

"conformity assessment." The competence of laboratories which conduct the required testing within a

certification or approval (e.g., building/safety codes) system is as vital in securing acceptance of the

results of that certification/approval as is the adequacy of the standards on which the certification is based. All conformity assessment activities,4 including laboratory accreditation and/or product

certification, that are used (or not used) in a conformity assessment program or system have a major

impact on the confidence that can be placed in the outcome of that program or system. Assurance of

laboratory competence is vital to the effectiveness and acceptance of many conformity assessment

program and systems.

Laboratory accreditation can therefore be an important element in a conformity assessment process or system and in the national and international acceptance of conformity assessment results. As noted

before, such acceptance can have a major impact on national and international trade. It is therefore

useful for government agencies and industry to understand the nature and requirements of U.S.

laboratory accreditation programs conducted at the state and local government levels and how these

programs may be having a positive or negative impact on the national goals of reducing unnecessary

duplication and complexity in the U.S. conformity assessment system and gaining national and

international acceptance of U.S. conformity assessment results.

PURPOSE OF THIS DIRECTORY

The 1 99 1 edition of SP 8 1 5 - Directory ofState and Local Government Laboratory

Accreditation/Designation Programs was an extremely popular reference. Thousands of copies have

been distributed in the United States and abroad to those interested in State laboratory accreditation or designation requirements. This edition is an update of the 1991 edition and is designed to be a companion document to other directories and conformity assessment related information published by

NIST. Its development is a response to numerous requests for current information on state and local

government laboratory accreditation/designation programs in light of the increasing importance that

laboratory accreditation/designation plays in the international trade arena. This directory is intended to

4 Conformity assessment activities include any activity concerned with determining directly or indirectly that requirements are

fulfilled. Conformity assessment includes: sampling and testing; inspection; supplier's declaration of conformity; certification; and

management system assessment and registration. It also includes the accreditation of laboratories, inspection bodies, certifiers and registrars, and the recognition (usually by a government agency) of the competence of an accreditation program.

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provide some insight into differences in requirements and "technical equivalence" of programs

conducted at the State and local government level within the United States. This updated directory is expected to be used by many to answer national and international inquiries

about the existence and requirements of State and local government laboratory accreditation programs.

CONTENT OF THIS DIRECTORY

This directory provides information on State, local and municipal laboratory accreditation and similar

type programs (systems) that accredit or designate (e.g., approve, accept, or list) laboratories or related

entities to conduct testing activities to assist State, local and municipal agencies in carrying out their

responsibilities. The entries include both regulatory and procurement programs that accredit/designate

laboratories or related entities within the scope of those programs.

All accreditation or designation programs listed in this directory include some type of assessment

regarding the capability of the laboratory/entity to conduct the specified inspection and testing activities.

The type and degree of such assessments, however, vary greatly by the program. It should be noted that

the entries in this directory are based primarily on previously published information, and information

provided by the State, local or municipal agency, that reflect the agency's view of its activities.

Each entry contains a description of the program, information on the date that the program was initiated,

the authority under which the program is conducted, the fields of testing being accredited/designated

(based on categories defined by ASTM 1224-94 Standard Guidefor Categorizing Fields of Testingfor

Laboratory Accreditation Purposes where appropriate), the products directly or indirectly affected by

the testing, program requirements, availability of related publications, and other information.

DIRECTORY FORMAT

States, city and local government agency entries in this directory are organized by State. City and local

government agency entries follow the State entries. Appendix I contains several indices, including a product index. A description of the format used for each entry is contained in Appendix H Appendix

III contains a list of other NIST publications of potential interest to the reader. Appendix IV contains

lists of additional state laboratory accreditation/designation bodies or related organizations.

PROGRAM DIFFERENCES

Requirements for State and local government laboratory accreditation/designation programs vary

substantially. State programs arising from primacy responsibilities assumed from the U.S.

Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) tend to include a review of documentation on: aspects of an

organization's structure; personnel; equipment and facilities; equipment calibration and maintenance

procedures; quality control program; record keeping procedures; availability and use of

operational/quality manuals; content and quality of actual test reports; testing conditions, methods and

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procedures; and/or sample handling and selection procedures. They also tend to include an on-site

inspection of the laboratory's equipment and facilities, and/or the use of a proficiency testing program. 5

State, local and municipal programs designed to accredit/designate laboratories that test products and

equipment for compliance to state and local government-adopted standards and codes tend to concentrate on initial documentation reviews and on-site assessments, but have few program follow-up

or monitoring requirements. For example, some state and local government laboratory accreditation and

designation programs have resulted from the adoption of national consensus standards and codes, such

as the National Fire Protection Association's (NFPA) National Electrical Code (NEC). Certain NFPA

standards and codes require product testing, safety evaluations, and approvals (or certifications) by a

"nationally recognized listing and testing agency" for specified products to be acceptable for installation or use. Although the original NFPA standards did not define "nationally recognized listing and testing

agency," various organizations were listed elsewhere in NFPA documents, including Underwriters

Laboratories (UL) and Factory Mutual Research Corporation (FM). The development and

implementation of programs to add additional laboratories to those traditionally named, as in NFPA

documents, was a major motivation for the establishment of some state and local government

accreditation/ designation programs. However, no surveillance requirement was included in the NFPA

documents that recognized UL and FM, few of the programs intended to identify additional laboratories

as having essentially the same capabilities as UL, FM or certain other "grandfathered" nationally

recognized listing and testing agencies that include surveillance requirements within their programs.

It should be noted that the U.S. Department of Labor's Occupational Safety and Health Administration

[OSHA] conducts a "nationally recognized testing laboratory" (NRTL) program that recognizes third

party certifiers as NRTLs. Electrical products and equipment used in the workplace must be tested and

listed or labeled by an NRTL. Such products are required to comply with a list of standards, submitted

by the NRTL, which OSHA deems appropriate. NRTL recognition is valid for a five-year period, at which time recognition must be renewed. OSHA is required to audit each NRTL annually to verify that

it continues to meet requirements for recognition. Many states that have adopted the NEC recognize

NRTLs as their "nationally recognized listing and testing agencies." So while the state may not conduct

surveillance activities directly, they rely on the OSHA program to ensure that NRTLs remain in

compliance with the NRTL program's requirements.

The adoption of model building codes, such as the International Code Council's [ICC] International

Building Code, that require that specified products conform to applicable code requirements has

generated the need for additional programs to accredit/designate laboratories that can test specified

products to these requirements. The first international, or I-Code, was the International Plumbing Code

published in 1995. By 2000, a complete family of 1 1 construction codes was available. The ICC

Performance Codefor Buildings and Facilities, a consolidation of three model codes, was published in

2001 . Laboratories generally submit a list of all other State, local or municipal accreditations or Code

Body generated evaluation reports to a State or local government authority as part of the process to gain

approval to conduct product evaluations within that jurisdiction. These accreditations and reports serve

as influential recommendations. However, each State and local "authority having jurisdiction" (AHJ)

has the final responsibility for its own accreditations/ designations.

aIS0/IEC Guide 2:1996 defines laboratory proficiency testing as the: "determination of laboratory testing performance by means

of interlaboratory test comparisons."

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In general, the requirements of each program have been tailored to meet the agency's specific needs. The

reader should not assume that comparable programs, even those conducted by cities with the same State,

will include the same types or number of assessment procedures or will provide similar assurance

regarding a laboratory's competency.

LIMITATION ON THE NUMBER OF PROGRAMS LISTED

The programs listed in this directory are a sampling of the State and local government programs that are assumed to be in operation as a result of a number of factors. As with the previous directory, there is no

definitive list of State and local government programs. Programs are operated by agencies within State

and local governments, making it difficult to identify the appropriate agency or official. A number of

State and local government officials declined to provide information on their programs. In some cases, appropriate officials were under time constraints and the provision of information was not deemed to be

a high priority. In other cases, requests for information were declined because most laboratory

accreditation/designation/approval programs are functions that support State or local government

product acceptance programs required under applicable regulations. Accredited/designated laboratories

are needed only to provide that State or local government authority with a way to identify products that

comply with product regulations and requirements. Unless a manufacturer or supplier of a regulated

product wishes to use a laboratory that is not already accredited/designated by the State or local

authority, the authority has no need to accredit or designate a new laboratory. A number of laboratory

accreditation/designation programs are therefore not generally operational. In addition, a number of

authorities indicated that they do not wish to be identified as accrediting or even designating laboratories

in a national/international publication because they are not funded to provide such services for any

laboratory not currently accepted by the State or local government authority to provide regulated product

information. Many State and local government officials have also expressed a concern with being listed as an accreditation/designation body because they do not want to be held responsible for a laboratory's

activities outside the scope of their programs. Finally, another major reason for the decision to decline

to provide program information for inclusion in this Directory was the changing criteria and documents

being used within such programs and the number of state and local government authorities that are increasingly looking at a number of national laboratory accreditation body programs for possible use

within their programs. In summary, while the programs listed in this directory provide a sampling of

programs in use at the State and local government levels, the directory should not be construed as being

a comprehensive list of all such programs.

The following chart summarizes the number and types of assessment criteria and procedures required by

the 21 State and 1 1 local and municipal government laboratory accreditation/designation programs

identified in this directory. The requirements were derived from those contained in ISO/IEC 17025,

though they do not include all requirements contained in that standard.

REQUIREMENT Yes No

1. Be a legal entity 26 1 2. Be financially stable 13 14

3. Be independent of mfrs./suppliers of products tested. 14 13

4. Have an effective quality system 26 1

5. Have procedures to prevent conflicts-of-interest 20 7

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6. Have a document control system 19 8

7. Have a contract review process 10 17

8. Have procedures for sub-contracting tests and calibrations 16 11

9. Have a documented procurement process 9 18

10. Have a complaints/appeals process 11 16

11. Have a system to control nonconforming testing and/or calibrations 21 6

12. Have a corrective/preventive action process 23 4

13. Have an effective recordkeeping process 25 2

14. Have documented record retention requirements 20 7

15. Conduct internal audits of its quality system 22 5

16. Have laboratory management review results of internal audits 20 7

17. Have qualified personnel 27 0

18. Have laboratory measurements traceable to national standards 24 3

19. Use effective sampling techniques 19 8

20. Have a process for handling/transport of test/calibration items 13 14

21. Participate in a proficiency testing program 20 7

22. Have adequate instrumentation facilities and equipment 21 6

23. Ensure adequate equipment maintenance/calibration 21 6

24. Attend program laboratory workshops/conferences 7 20

25. Maintain other or related accreditations/approvals 6 21

Most State, local, and municipal government programs have requirements for independence (no conflictof-interest), equipment, facility, and personnel. However, while two-thirds of the State programs have

on-site visit requirements, only one of the eleven local and municipal government agencies reported

having such a requirement. A few State programs conduct periodic random or scheduled visits or

require participation in proficiency testing, but no local or municipal program reported having such a

surveillance procedure/requirement.

Some programs accredit or designate laboratories in specific areas (such as testing drinking water or milk) or for specific test methods, while others designate laboratories over several fields of testing, each

of which encompasses a broad range of test methods.

ACCEPTANCE OF ACCREDITATION PROGRAMS BY

OTHER STATE, LOCAL AND MUNICIPAL GOVERNMENT AGENCIES

Accreditation/designation by some State laboratory accreditation programs can be useful in helping a

laboratory gain accreditation/designation by other State, local and municipal governments. This

principle is also true for laboratories that have achieved accreditation under the National Institute of

Standards and Technology's (NIST) National Voluntary Laboratory Accreditation Program (NVLAP)6 and/or acceptance by laboratory evaluation programs of model code bodies. Such accreditations or acceptances can also be useful in gaining accreditation/ designation by a State or local government

authority. However, it should be noted that other than the programs named in legislation (e.g.,

Additional information on NVLAP is available on the NVLAP website at: http://ts.nist.gov/nvlap.

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Connecticut's requirement for NVLAP participation by construction materials testing laboratories), each

State, local or municipal agency accredits or designates its own list of acceptable laboratories.

DIRECTORY CHANGES

All agencies listed in the 1991 edition of NIST SP 815, as well as over 150 new state and local

government agencies identified through various sources, were contacted for information. For example,

the International Association of Electrical Inspectors' [IAEI] compendium Summary ofElectrical &

Building Code Requirements, Licensing Provisions and Laboratory Recognition at the State and Local

Levels was consulted and appropriate organizations contacted. However, the response rate for

organizations not listed in the 1991 edition of SP 815 was very low even though each organization was

contacted several times for information.

State, local and municipal agencies are encouraged to notify NIST of any changes in their laboratory

accreditation programs or of new programs. Such information should be sent to:

Standards Services Division (SSD)

National Institute of Standards and Technology

100 Bureau Drive, MS 2100

Gaithersburg, MD 20899-2100

e-mail: Maureen.Breitenberg@nist.gov

Phone: (301)975-4031

Fax: (301) 963-2871

OTHER REFERENCES

Parties interested in this area may also wish to review NIST Special Publication SP 903, 1996 Edition

ofDirectory of U.S. Private Sector Product Certification Programs available on the internet at http : //ts . nist. gov/c ainfo . SP 903 contains information on a number of closely related programs, many of

which are conducted primarily for recognition and use by State, local and municipal regulatory and

procurement agencies. In addition, the reader may wish to review other NIST standards and conformity

assessment publications listed in Appendix III.

Those interested in obtaining more information on NACLA can contact: NACLA Secretariat

National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST)

P.O. Box 4045

Gaithersburg, MD 20885-4045

Phone: (301) 975-6472

Fax: (301)963-2871

URL Address: http://www.nacla.net

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Those interested in obtaining information on the International Laboratory Accreditation Cooperation

(ILAC) can contact:

ILAC Secretariat

c/o NATA

7 Leeds Street,

Rhodes NSW 2138, Australia

Phone: +61 2 9736 8374

Fax: +61 2 9736 8373

Email: i\ac(a 'nata.asn.au URL address: http://www.ilac.org/

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DATE RECEIVED: 02/01

department/agency : ALABAMA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT [ADEM]

ADDRESS

ADEM Central Laboratory, 1890 A Cong. Dickson Drive, Montgomery, AL

36109

PHONE: 334-260-2770 INTERNET URL: N/A

FAX: 334-277-6718 E-MAIL: WRB@ADEM. state . al .us

NAME OF PROGRAM: Drinking Water Certification.

PROGRAM DESCRIPTION: Program to certify (accredit) private sector laboratories to perform

drinking water chemical testing.

DATE PROGRAM STARTED: 19^ .

FIELDS OF TESTING: Acoustic and Vibration Testing Mechanical Testing

O Biological Testing Metrology ^ Chemical Testing Q Nondestructive Testing

Electrical Testing Optics and Photometry

O Ionizing Radiation Thermal Testing

Other

CATEGORIES OF PRODUCTS

COVERED BY THE PROGRAM:

Drinking water.

NUMBER OF LABS ACCREDITED/

rvf xrt\\J V aU • 15 .

accreditation/approval

Vrt.JjJ.JJ run. .

1 year

NUMBER OF ASSESSORS: 2 .

MANDATORY ASSESSOR

QUALIFICATIONS

No ^ Yes, Must attend EPA certification officer

training course.

PARTICIPATION FEE: No CXI Yes, Cost information available from ADEM

Public Water Supply Branch, P.O. Box

301463, Montgomery, AL 36130. FEE SCHEDULE AVAILABLE

No H Yes, Fee schedule is available from ADEM Public

Water Supply Branch, P.O. Box 301463,

Montgomery, AL 36130.

PROGRAM HAS AN APPEALS PROCEDURE: No ^ Yes, Appeals can be made to the Alabama

Department of Environmental Management

PROGRAM HAS A LOGO: ^ No Yes

PROGRAM IS OPEN TO LABORATORIES: ^ All U.S. Private Sector ^ All U.S. Government

O All Foreign Private Sector All Foreign Government

Other

AVAILABILITY OF PUBLISHED LIST OF

LABORATORIES :

No £3 Yes, Directories are available on request.

availability of assessment

criteria/procedures :

Procedures/requirements are available from the ADEM Division of

Public Water Supply, 14000 Coliseum Blvd., Montgomery, AL 36130.

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approved/accredited laboratory

mandated requirements

El Be a legal entity

E Be financially stable

Be independent of mfrs . /suppliers of products tested

Have an effective quality system

E Have procedures to prevent conflicts-of -interest

E Have a document control system

Have a contract review process

E Have procedures for sub -contracting tests and calibrations

l~l Have a documented procurement process

Have a complaints/appeals process

E Have a system to control nonconforming testing and/or calibrations

E Have a corrective/preventive action process

E Have an effective recordkeeping process

El Have documented record retention requirements

El Conduct internal audits of its quality system

El Have laboratory management review results of internal audits

El Have qualified personnel

E Have laboratory measurements traceable to national standards

l~~l Use effective sampling techniques

E Have a process for handling/transport of test/calibration items

E Participate in a proficiency testing program

E Have adequate instrumentation facilities and equipment

E Ensure adequate equipment maintenance/calibration

E Attend program laboratory workshops/conferences

Maintain other or related accreditations/approvals

STANDARD (S) WITH WHICH PROGRAM

CONFORMS

No Don ' t know E Yes, Requirements are similar to EPA standards

.

PROGRAM RECOGNITION/MUTUAL

RECOGNITION ARRANGEMENTS

None

.

10
DATE RECEIVED: 02/01

department/agency : CALIFORNIA STATE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH SERVICES

ADDRESS

:

ELAP Program Chief, 2151 Berkeley Way, Annex 2, Berkeley, CA 94704

PHONE: 510-540-2800 INTERNET URL: www . dhs . ca . gov/ps/ls/ elapindex . htm

FAX: 510-849-5106 E-MAIL: gkulasin@dhs.ca.gov

NAME OF PROGRAM: Environmental Laboratory Accreditation Program (ELAP)

PROGRAM DESCRIPTION: Accreditation/certification of environmental testing laboratories for

providing reliable analytical data for monitoring the quality of the

f^Ti v i T"nTiinpn t- f nr t-Vifs nr-nl" pph l oti of" Tin Vi "1 i r* Vi^^ll-h in P^i 1 "i f nrn l Thp

program covers certification for testing drinking water, wastewater,

hazaardous waste, pesticide residues in food and shellfish

sanitation

.

DATE PROGRAM STARTED: January 1989.

FIELDS OF TESTING: fxl \/ \| ArmW LJ.l C>Qf\ "i r ?mrl ailU VV "i1U1Vit-piULt* "iI'JIl nn T(="=i1~"inrj 1 CO 1 Lily 1 1

| M^ch^ni llQIl 1 '("•;=)] — a A. Tp^f 1 CO L 1"i na,3 ^ Biological Testing Metrology ^ Chemical Testing Q Nondestructive Testing

Q Electrical Testing Optics and Photometry ^ Ionizing Radiation Thermal Testing ^ Other

CATEGORIES OF PRODUCTS

COVERED BY THE PROGRAM:

Only certificates of NELAP accreditation and State ELAP certification

are issued.

NUMBER OF LABS ACCREDITED/

APPROVED

:

800 .

ACCREDI TATI ON/ AP PROVAL VALID FOR:

2 years

.

NUMBER OF ASSESSORS: 15 full time, 4 in training.

MANDATORY ASSESSOR

QUALIFICATIONS

:

No ^ Yes

PARTICIPATION FEE: no £3 Yes, $959.00 + $432.00 for each field of

testing

.

FEE SCHEDULE AVAILABLE: NO Yes, $959.00 + $432.00 for each field of

testing

.

PROGRAM HAS AN APPEALS PROCEDURE: No [x] Yes, appeals made to Program Chief.

PROGRAM HAS A LOGO: NO ^ Yes, the National Environmental Laboratory

Accreditation Program Logo.

PROGRAM IS OPEN TO LABORATORIES : ^ All U.S. Private Sector ^ All U.S. Government ^ All Foreign Private Sector £3 All Foreign Government

Other

AVAILABILITY OF PUBLISHED LIST OF LABORATORIES

:

No £<] Yes, hard copies produced upon request. Also

available on the web at

:

www . dhs . ca .gov/ps/ls/elapindex . htm

availability of assessment

criteria/procedures :

Available upon request.

11
approved/accredited laboratory

mandated requirements

13 Be a legal entity

Be financially stable

Be independent of mfrs . /suppliers of products tested ^ Have an effective quality system ^ Have procedures to prevent conflicts-of -interest

El Have a document control system

l~~l Have a contract review process

l~l Have procedures for sub- contracting tests and calibrations

Have a documented procurement process

O Have a complaints/appeals process

[3 Have a system to control nonconforming testing and/or calibrations ^ Have a corrective/preventive action process ^ Have an effective recordkeeping process

Have documented record retention requirements

Conduct internal audits of its quality system

Have laboratory management review results of internal audits ^ Have qualified personnel ^ Have laboratory measurements traceable to national standards ^ Use effective sampling techniques

] Have a process for handling/transport of test/calibration items

O Participate in a proficiency testing program ^ Have adequate instrumentation facilities and equipment ^ Ensure adequate equipment maintenance/calibration

l~l Attend program laboratory workshops/conferences

Q Maintain other or related accreditations/approvals

STANDARD (S) WITH WHICH PROGRAM

CONFORMS :

|_| No 1_J Don ' t know 1X1 Yes, conforms to National Environmental

Laboratory Accreditation (NELAC)

Program requirements.

PROGRAM RECOGNITION/MUTUAL

RECOGNITION ARRANGEMENTS

NELAC from NELAP program; USEPA from the Drinking Water Program; and

the States of Washington, Florida, Kansas, Nevada and Oregon.

12
DATE RECEIVED: 10/01

DEPARTMENT / AGENCY

:

CALIFORNIA, CITY OF LOS ANGELES

ADDRESS : 201 N. Figueroa Street, Suit 880 Los Angeles, CA 90012

PHONE: 213-977-6261 internet url: srico@ladbs.lacity.org

FAX: 213-977-6272 E-MAIL: N/A

NAME OF PROGRAM: Testing Agency Approval

PROGRAM DESCRIPTION: Approval of all laboratories that test and list building, plumbing,

mechanical and electrical products whose published listings are recognized by the Department after evidence of compliance to the

requirements of the Department.

DATE PROGRAM STARTED: Not applicable.

FIELDS OF TESTING: [ 1 Acoustic and Vibration Testing £3 Mechanical Testing

Biological Testing Metrology

1 1 Chemical Testing Q Nondestructive Testing ^ Electrical Testing Optics and Photometry

l~l Ionizing Radiation Q Thermal Testing

Other

CATEGORIES OF PRODUCTS

COVERED BY THE PROGRAM:

Building materials (structural steel, wood, concrete, roofing, glass,

insulations, etc.); mechanical (heating, ventilating); electrical (all

electrical equipment, and construction materials)

.

NUMBER OF LABS ACCREDITED/

257 .

ACCREDITATION/ APPROVAL

VALID FOR:

1 year.

NUMBER OF ASSESSORS: 6 .

MANDATORY ASSESSOR

QUALIFICATIONS

:

No ^ Yes. The goal is assessors that are either

experienced Senior Inspectors or Senior

Engineers with testing laboratory

experience

.

PARTICIPATION FEE: No ffl Yes

FEE SCHEDULE AVAILABLE: No ^ Yes . A copy of the fee schedule may be obtained

by calling the Department at 323-226-1638.

PROGRAM HAS AN APPEALS PROCEDURE: No £3 Yes. The accreditation/approval decisions may be

appealed to the General Manager of the

Department and the Los Angeles Department

of Building and Safety Board of Comm i s s i one r s

.

PROGRAM HAS A LOGO: ^ No Yes

PROGRAM IS OPEN TO ^ All U.S. Private Sector [X] All U.S. Government

£3 All Foreign Private Sector 13 All Foreign Government

Other

AVAILABILITY OF PUBLISHED LIST OF DIRECTORIES AVAILABLE:

No El Yes. A list is published in two parts under the

Department of Building and Safety Test Lab/Training Publication:

Part 1 "Recognized Testing and Listing

Agencies" and

Part 2 "Testing Agencies."

13
availability of assessment

criteria/procedures :

Available in the Information Bulletin No. P/BC2001-59 (Formerly

Memorandum of General Distribution 93)

.

approved/accredited laboratory

mandated requirements : ^ Be a legal entity

Be financially stable ^ Be independent of mfrs . /suppliers of products tested. Have an effective quality system

E<] Have procedures to prevent conflicts-of -interest Have a document control system

l~l Have a contract review process

Have procedures for sub-contracting tests and calibrations

Have a documented procurement process

Have a complaints/appeals process

Q Have a system to control nonconforming testing and/or calibrations

[~] Have a corrective/preventive action process ^ Have an effective recordkeeping process ^ Have documented record retention requirements

UZj Conduct internal audits of its quality system

[~1 Have laboratory management review results of internal audits

Have qualified personnel ^ Have laboratory measurements traceable to national standards

[~l Use effective sampling techniques

Have a process for handling/transport of test/calibration items

Participate in a proficiency testing program

E<] Have adequate instrumentation facilities and equipment ^ Ensure adequate equipment maintenance/calibration ^ Attend program laboratory workshops/conferences

l~l Maintain other or related accreditations/approvals

STANDARD (S) WITH WHICH PROGRAM

CONFORMS

U No |_| Don't know ^ Yes. The Department's requirements for

laboratories are comparable to the

International Standard

Organization's (ISO).

PROGRAM RECOGNITION/MUTUAL

RECOGNITION ARRANGEMENTS

None

.

14
DATE RECEIVED: 0 5/01

DEPARTMENT /AGENCY : FLORIDA DIVISION OF STATE FIRE MARSHAL

ADDRESS

200 E Gaines Street, Tallahassee, FL 32399-0400

PHONE: 850-413-3600 INTERNET URL: www.doi.state.fl.us

FAX: 850-922-1235 E-MAIL

!

clarke@doi . state . f 1 . us

NAME OF PROGRAM: Fire Marshal 1 s Forensic Laboratory

PROGRAM DESCRIPTION: The Florida Fire Marshal operates a Forensic Laboratory for the

purpose of testing evidence from suspicious fires or explosions. On

occasion it must refer to and rely upon testing conducted by other

laboratories. In order to assure itself that these laboratories are providing a quality service, the Forensic Laboratory may review the

contracted laboratory's methods, personnel, and services.

DATE PROGRAM STARTED: 1991 .

FIELDS OF TESTING: Acoustic and Vibration Testing

l~l Biological Testing ^ Chemical Testing

£3 Electrical Testing

O Ionizing Radiation

Other

l~~l Mechanical Testing

Metrology

l~l Nondestructive Testing

Optics and Photometry ^ Thermal Testing

CATEGORIES OF PRODUCTS

COVERED BY THE PROGRAM:

Not applicable.

NUMBER OF LABS ACCREDITED/

APPROVED

Not applicable.

accreditation/APPROVAL

VALID FOR

Not applicable.

NUMBER OF ASSESSORS

Not applicable.

MANDATORY ASSESSOR

QUALIFICATIONS

No Yes

PARTICIPATION FEE: No Yes

FEE SCHEDULE AVAILABLE: [X] No Yes

PROGRAM HAS AN APPEALS PROCEDURE: S No Yes

PROGRAM HAS A LOGO: NO Yes

PROGRAM IS OPEN TO LABORATORIES

All U.S. Private Sector

All Foreign Private Sector

Other

£j All U.S. Government All Foreign Government

AVAILABILITY OF PUBLISHED LIST OF LABORATORIES

No Yes

AVAILABILITY OF ASSESSMENT

CRITERIA/ PROCEDURES

Not applicable.

15
approved/accredited laboratory

mandated requirements

^ Be a legal entity

E Be financially stable

Be independent of mfrs . /suppliers of products tested. ^ Have an effective quality system

E Have procedures to prevent conf licts-of - interest ^ Have a document control system ^ Have a contract review process

£3 Have procedures for sub -contracting tests and calibrations

Have a documented procurement process

Have a complaints/appeals process

Have a system to control nonconforming testing and/or calibrations

f~1 Have a corrective/preventive action process ^ Have an effective recordkeeping process

Have documented record retention requirements ^ Conduct internal audits of its quality system

Have laboratory management review results of internal audits ^ Have qualified personnel ^ Have laboratory measurements traceable to national standards

03 Use effective sampling techniques ^ Have a process for handling/transport of test/calibration items ^ Participate in a proficiency testing program ^ Have adequate instrumentation facilities and equipment ^ Ensure adequate equipment maintenance/calibration

£<J Attend program laboratory workshops/conferences

f~1 Maintain other or related accreditations/approvals

STANDARD (S) WITH WHICH PROGRAM

CONFORMS

No [3 Don't know Yes

PROGRAM RECOGNITION/MUTUAL

RECOGNITION ARRANGEMENTS

Not applicable.

16
DATE RECEIVED: 06/01

department/agency : FLORIDA-MIAMI -DADE PRODUCT CONTROL DIVISION

ADDRESS

:

Metro-Dade Flagler Building, 140 West Flagler Street, Suite 1603,

Miami, FL 33130-1563

PHONE: 305-375-2902 INTERNET URL: www.BuildingCodeOnline.com

FAX: 305-372-6339 E-MAIL: RYROco. Miami-Dade . Fl .us

NAME OF PROGRAM: Miami -Dade Product Approval

PROGRAM DESCRIPTION: Approval of building products used to protect the envelope of a building from being breached. Products such as windows, doors,

hurricane shutters, roofing, prefabricated buildings, EIFS (Exterior

Insulation and Finish Systems), wood truss plates, concrete plates,

OLCCl J- Cl U 1 ILOL 1U113 , LUllU 1. CLC UlUL^S , J. UL^Cl L. 1 CSlO LClllt y lao J , O L Ul C fronts, and curtain walls.

DATE PROGRAM STARTED: 1957 .

FIELDS OF TESTING: I~1 Acoustic and Vibration Testing Q Mechanical Testing

f~1 Biological Testing Q Metrology

f~1 Chemical Testing O Nondestructive Testing

l~l Electrical Testing Q Optics and Photometry

Ionizing Radiation Thermal Testing ^ Other Hurricane Protection.

CATEGORIES OF PRODUCTS

COVERED BY THE PROGRAM:

Construction

.

NUMBER OF LABS ACCREDITED/

APPROVED

:

Available upon request.

accreditation/approval

valid for:

5 years.

NUMBER OF ASSESSORS

:

Available upon request.

MANDATORY ASSESSOR No £3 Yes

rAKlXLlrAllUN rise.. No Yes, available at: www.buildingcodeonline.com.

FEE SCHEDULE AVAILABLE: No £0 Yes, available at: www.buildingcodeonline.com.

PROGRAM HAS AN APPEALS PROCEDURE: No ^ Yes, appeal may be made to: Building Code

Product Review Committee.

PROGRAM HAS A LOGO

:

No ^ Yes, Stylized Miami-Dade, bmp (90x43x256bmp.

)

PROGRAM IS OPEN TO LABORATORIES

:

^ All U.S. Private Sector \& All U.S. Government

£3 All Foreign Private Sector ^ All Foreign Government

Other

AVAILABILITY OF PUBLISHED LIST OF DIRECTORIES : U No M Yes, available upon request.

17
availability of assessment

criteria/procedures :

Available upon request

.

approved/accredited laboratory

mandated requirements: ^ Be a legal entity

l~l Be financially stable

[x] Be independent of mfrs . /suppliers of products tested. ^ Have an effective quality system

3 Have procedures to prevent conflicts-of - interest

Have a document control system

1 1 Have a contract review process

3 Have procedures for sub-contracting tests and calibrations

l~l Have a documented procurement process

l~l Have a complaints/appeals process

U<] Have a system to control nonconforming testing and/or calibrations

3 Have a corrective/preventive action process

S Have an effective recordkeeping process

E»3 Have documented record retention requirements

Conduct internal audits of its quality system

O Have laboratory management review results of internal audits

3 Have qualified personnel ^ Have laboratory measurements traceable to national standards

3 Use effective sampling techniques

3 Have a process for handling/transport of test/calibration items

Participate in a proficiency testing program

3 Have adequate instrumentation facilities and equipment

3 Ensure adequate equipment maintenance/calibration

£3 Attend program laboratory workshops/conferences

O Maintain other or related accreditations/approvals

STANDARD (S) WITH WHICH PROGRAM

CONFORMS

LJ No |_| Don't know 13 Yes, NES (National Evaluation Service,

Inc.), SBCCI (Southern Building

Code Congress, Int ' 1 . )

.

PROGRAM RECOGNITION/MUTUAL

RECOGNITION ARRANGEMENTS

Recognized by other countries such as Bahamas, Japan, Dominican

Republic, Germany, Spain, England, Canada, and Mexico.

18
DATE RECEIVED: 07/01

DEPARTMENT /AGENCY

GEORGIA ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION DIVISION

ADDRESS

Environmental Facilities Assessment Coordinator, 4220 International

Parkway, Suite 101, Atlanta, GA 30354

PHONE: 404-675-1606 INTERNET URL: www.dnr.state.ga.us/

dnr/ environ

FAX: 404-675-6246 E-MAIL : ernie-earn@mail . dnr . state . ga . us

NAME OF PROGRAM: Rules for commercial environmental laboratories.

PROGRAM DESCRIPTION: Legislation required Environmental Protection Division [EPD] to adopt

rules to accredit or approve commercial environmental labs. Did not provide positions to implement the rules, therefore EPD accredits

laboratories accredited under NELAC program and names third party

accrediting bodies; A2LA, AIHA, NSF, and QAI

DATE PROGRAM STARTED: July 01, 2001.

FIELDS OF TESTING: Acoustic and Vibration Testing Mechanical Testing

Biological Testing Metrology

[~l Chemical Testing Nondestructive Testing

Electrical Testing Optics and Photometry

l~l Ionizing Radiation Q Thermal Testing ^ Other Environmental

CATEGORIES OF PRODUCTS

COVERED BY THE PROGRAM:

Environmental samples

NUMBER OF LABS ACCREDITED/

APPROVED

Not Applicable.

accreditation/approval

valid for:

Not Applicable.

NUMBER OF ASSESSORS

None

MANDATORY ASSESSOR

QUALIFICATIONS

13 No Yes

PARTICIPATION FEE

^ No Yes

FEE SCHEDULE AVAILABLE: ^ No Yes

PROGRAM HAS AN APPEALS PROCEDURE: No Yes, to the accrediting agency. ^ No Yes

PROGRAM IS OPEN TO

LABORATORIES

^ All U.S. Private Sector All U.S. Government

All Foreign Private Sector All Foreign Government ^ Other-All commercial environmental laboratories.

AVAILABILITY OF PUBLISHED LIST OF

LABORATORIES

E No Yes

19
availability of assessment

criteria/procedures :

Available from accreditation authorities.

approved/accredited laboratory

mandated requirements :

£3 Be a legal entity ^ Be financially stable ^ Be independent of mfrs . /suppliers of products tested. ^ Have an effective quality system ^ Have procedures to prevent conflicts-of -interest

13 Have a document control system

Have a contract review process ^ Have procedures for sub-contracting tests and calibrations

Have a documented procurement process

S Have a complaints/appeals process ^ Have a system to control nonconforming testing and/or calibrations

[3 Have a corrective/preventive action process ^ Have an effective recordkeeping process ^ Have documented record retention requirements ^ Conduct internal audits of its quality system ^ Have laboratory management review results of internal audits ^ Have qualified personnel ^ Have laboratory measurements traceable to national standards ^ Use effective sampling techniques ^ Have a process for handling/transport of test/calibration items ^ Participate in a proficiency testing program ^ Have adequate instrumentation facilities and equipment

E*3 Ensure adequate equipment maintenance/calibration

l~l Attend program laboratory workshops/conferences

l~l Maintain other or related accreditations/approvals

STANDARD (S) WITH WHICH PROGRAM

CONFORMS

No Don't know ^ Yes, Program conforms to NELAC

requirements and labs conform to ISO 17025.

PROGRAM RECOGNITION/MUTUAL

RECOGNITION ARRANGEMENTS

None .

20
DATE RECEIVED: 02/01

department/agency : KANSAS -DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH & ENVIRONMENT -LABORATORY

IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM (#1)

Forbes Field, Building 740, Room 2B18, Topeka, KS 66620-0001

PHONE: 785-296-1640 INTERNET URL: www . state . ks . us/public/kdhe

FAX: 785-296-8068 E-MAIL: ssutton@kdhe . state . ks . us

NAME OF PROGRAM: Breath Alcohol Laboratory Program

PROGRAM DESCRIPTION: Accreditation of laboratories that perform breath alcohol testing.

DATE PROGRAM STARTED:

FIELDS OF TESTING: |_J Acoustic and Vibration Testing [_) Mechanical Testing ^ Biological Testing Metrology ^ Chemical Testing Q Nondestructive Testing

Electrical Testing Optics and Photometry

Ionizing Radiation Thermal Testing

Other

CATEGORIES OF PRODUCTS

L.UVi£KciJJ OX Irit, rKUuKAW .

Certifies and continuously monitors 185 evidential breath alcohol

instruments

.

MTTXTOTPP Di UciD c»t\ r»T? KJc TJ_urt_D IRQo nU^KJlJJl A PPP T?r» TTCH 1 ILL) // APPROVED

:

134 .

arrpRriTTATTHM / apppnvar, VALID FOR:

1 year.

NUMBER OF ASSESSORS : 7 .

MANDATORY ASSESSOR

QUALIFICATIONS

:

^ NO Yes

PAPTTrTPATTON PEE

•

C rvt\ FAA lull r D£i i K No Yes

FEE SCHEDULE AVAILABLE: ^ No Yes

PROGRAM HAS AN APPEALS PROCEDURE: No ^ Yes, to the Secretary, Department of Health & Environment

.

PROGRAM HAS A LOGO

:

NO ^ Yes, State Seal.

PROGRAM IS OPEN TO LABORATORIES

:

All U.S. Private Sector ] All U.S. Government

All Foreign Private Sector All Foreign Government

S Other-Kansas laboratories only

AVAILABILITY OF PUBLISHED LIST OF LABORATORIES

:

No ^ Yes, on the Internet at www . state . ks . us/public/kdhe

.

AVAILABILITY OF ASSESSMENT

CRITERIA/ PROCEDURES

:

Available on request

.

21
approved/accredited laboratory

mandated requirements

^ Be a legal entity

Q Be financially stable

f~l Be independent of mfrs . /suppliers of products tested.

S Have an effective quality system

[3 Have procedures to prevent conflicts-of -interest

[~l Have a document control system

l~l Have a contract review process

l~l Have procedures for sub-contracting tests and calibrations

O Have a documented procurement process

l~1 Have a complaints/appeals process

Have a system to control nonconforming testing and/or calibrations

n Have a corrective/preventive action process

E*3 Have an effective recordkeeping process

l~l Have documented record retention requirements ^ Conduct internal audits of its quality system

S Have laboratory management review results of internal audits

Have qualified personnel

Have laboratory measurements traceable to national standards ^ Use effective sampling techniques

O Have a process for handling/ transport of test/calibration items

[3 Participate in a proficiency testing program

O Have adequate instrumentation facilities and equipment

Ensure adequate equipment maintenance/calibration

[~1 Attend program laboratory workshops/conferences

[~1 Maintain other or related accreditations/approvals

STANDARD (S) WITH WHICH PROGRAM

CONFORMS

|_J No |_| Don't know Yes, Federal DOT criteria.

PROGRAM RECOGNITION/MUTUAL

RECOGNITION ARRANGEMENTS 5

None

.

22
DATE RECEIVED: 02/ Ol

JJisr Aj< 1 MisN X / AljJUrtLI • KANSAS -DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH & ENVIRONMENT-LABORATORY

IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM (#2)

ADDRESS : Forbes Field, Building 740, Room 2B18, Topeka, KS 66620-0001

PHONE: 785-296-1640 INTERNET URL: www.state.ks.us/public/

kdhe

FAX: 785-296-8068 E-MAIL: ssutton@kdhe . state . ks . us

NAME OF PROGRAM: Environmental Laboratory Improvement Program-Laboratory Certification

(Accreditation)

PROGRAM DESCRIPTION: Accreditation of laboratories that perform laboratory testing and

analysis for environmental regulations-National Environmental

Laboratory Accreditation Program.

DATE PROGRAM STARTED:

FIELDS OF TESTING: Acoustic and Vibration Testing Mechanical Testing ^ Biological Testing Metrology ^ Chemical Testing Q Nondestructive Testing

Electrical Testing Optics and Photometry

Ionizing Radiation Thermal Testing

Other

CATEGORIES OF PRODUCTS

COVERED BY THE PROGRAM:

Air, soil and water.

NUMBER OF LABS ACCREDITED/

APPROVED

:

377 .

accreditation/approval

valid for:

2 years

.

NUMBER OF ASSESSORS

:

7

.

MANDATORY ASSESSOR

QUALIFICATIONS

:

No £3 Yes, requirements of the National Environmental

Laboratory Accreditation Program.

PARTICIPATION FEE: No [X] Yes

FEE SCHEDULE AVAILABLE: NO t3 Yes, on the Internet at www. state . ks . us/public /kdhe

.

PROGRAM HAS AN APPEALS PROCEDURE: No Yes, to the Secretary, Department of Health & Environment

.

PROGRAM HAS A LOGO: No ^ Yes, State Seal.

PROGRAM IS OPEN TO LABORATORIES

:

^ All U.S. Private Sector All U.S. Government

All Foreign Private Sector ^ All Foreign Government

Other

AVAILABILITY OF PUBLISHED LIST OF LABORATORIES

:

No ^ Yes, on the Internet at www . state . ks . us /public /kdhe

23
AVAILABILITY OF ASSESSMENT

CRITERIA/ PROCEDURES

Available upon request

.

approved/accredited LABORATORY

MANDATED REQUIREMENTS

^ Be a legal entity

[3 Be financially stable

13 Be independent of mfrs . /suppliers of products tested. Have an effective quality system

Have procedures to prevent conflicts-of -interest

S Have a document control system

f~1 Have a contract review process

Have procedures for sub -contracting tests and calibrations

(~l Have a documented procurement process

Have a complaints/appeals process

£3 Have a system to control nonconforming testing and/or calibrations ^ Have a corrective/preventive action process

£3 Have an effective recordkeeping process ^ Have documented record retention requirements

Conduct internal audits of its quality system ^ Have laboratory management review results of internal audits ^ Have qualified personnel

El Have laboratory measurements traceable to national standards

Use effective sampling techniques

(~l Have a process for handling/transport of test/calibration items

E Participate in a proficiency testing program

Have adequate instrumentation facilities and equipment

Ensure adequate equipment maintenance/calibration

Attend program laboratory workshops/conferences

Maintain other or related accreditations/approvals

STANDARD (S) WITH WHICH PROGRAM

CONFORMS

No Don't know 1X1 Yes, requirements of the National

Environmental Laboratory

Accreditation Program [NELAP]

.

PROGRAM RECOGNITION/MUTUAL

RECOGNITION ARRANGEMENTS:

None

.

24
DATE RECEIVED: 02/01

DEPARTMENT /AGENCY

:

KANSAS -DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH & ENVIRONMENT-LABORATORY

IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM (#3)

ADDRESS S Forbes Field, Building 740, Room 2B18, Topeka, KS 66620-0001

PHONE: 785-296-1640 INTERNET URL: www.state.ks.us/public/kdhe

FAX: 785-296-8068 E-MAIL: ssutton@kdhe . state . ks . us

NAME OF PROGRAM

:

Clinical Laboratory Accreditation Program

PROGRAM DESCRIPTION: Accreditation of commercial public health laboratories.

DATE PROGRAM STARTED:

FIELDS OF TESTING: Acoustic and Vibration Testing Mechanical Testing ^ Biological Testing Q Metrology

El Chemical Testing Nondestructive Testing

Electrical Testing Optics and Photometry

Ionizing Radiation Thermal Testing

Other

CATEGORIES OF PRODUCTS

COVERED BY THE PROGRAM

:

Human body matter.

NUMBER OF LABS ACCREDITED/

APPROVED

:

2,234 .

ACCREDITATION/ APPROVAL

VALID FOR

:

2 years

.

NUMBER OF ASSESSORS

:

7 .

MANDATORY ASSESSOR

QUALIFICATIONS

:

No 1X1 Yes, must be medical technicians.

PARTICIPATION FEE: No Yes, available upon request.

FEE SCHEDULE AVAILABLE: No ^ Yes, available upon request

PROGRAM HAS AN APPEALS

PROCEDURE

:

No ^ Yes, to the Secretary, Department of Health & Environment

.

PROGRAM HAS A LOGO

•

No ^ Yes, State Seal.

PROGRAM IS OPEN TO LABORATORIES

:

E<] All U.S. Private Sector All U.S. Government

l~~l All Foreign Private Sector O All Foreign Government

Other

AVAILABILITY OF PUBLISHED LIST OF LABORATORIES

:

No ^ Yes, on the Internet at www . state . ks . us/public/kdhe

.

availability of assessment

criteria/procedures :

Federal Health Care Finance Administration [HCFA] Code of Federal

Regulations

.

25
approved/accredited laboratory

mandated requirements

^ Be a legal entity

Be financially stable

Be independent of mfrs . /suppliers of products tested. ^ Have an effective quality system

l~~l Have procedures to prevent conflicts-of -interest ^ Have a document control system ^ Have a contract review process

Have procedures for sub -contracting tests and calibrations

l~l Have a documented procurement process ^ Have a complaints/appeals process ^ Have a system to control nonconforming testing and/or calibrations

[3 Have a corrective/preventive action process

£3 Have an effective recordkeeping process ^ Have documented record retention requirements

Conduct internal audits of its quality system

Have laboratory management review results of internal audits Have qualified personnel

Have laboratory measurements traceable to national standards

Use effective sampling techniques

\Z\ Have a process for handling/transport of test/calibration items ^ Participate in a proficiency testing program

l~l Have adequate instrumentation facilities and equipment

O Ensure adequate equipment maintenance/calibration

l~l Attend program laboratory workshops/conferences

O Maintain other or related accreditations/approvals

STANDARD (S) WITH WHICH PROGRAM

CONFORMS

|_J No [_J Don't know ^ Yes, those of HCFA.

PROGRAM RECOGNITION/MUTUAL

RECOGNITION ARRANGEMENTS

None

.

26
DATE RECEIVED: 02/01

department/agency : KANSAS -DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH & ENVIRONMENT-LABORATORY

IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM (#4)

ADDRESS

Forbes Field, Building 740, Room 2B18, Topeka, KS 66620-0001

PHONE: 785-296-1640 INTERNET URL: www.state.ks.us/

public/kdhe

FAX: 785-296-8068 E-MAIL: ssutton@kdhe . state . ks . us

NAME OF PROGRAM

Approved Drug Testing Laboratories

PROGRAM DESCRIPTION: Accreditation of laboratories that perform laboratory testing and

analysis for drugs of abuse.

DATE PROGRAM STARTED:

Not available.

FIELDS OF TESTING: Acoustic and Vibration Testing Mechanical Testing

[3 Biological Testing Metrology

[3 Chemical Testing Q Nondestructive Testing

Electrical Testing Q Optics and Photometry

Ionizing Radiation Thermal Testing

Other

CATEGORIES OF PRODUCTS

COVERED BY THE PROGRAM:

Drugs of abuse

.

NUMBER OF LABS ACCREDITED/

APPROVED

46 .

accreditation/approval

valid for:

2 years

.

NUMBER OF ASSESSORS

7 .

MANDATORY ASSESSOR

QUALIFICATIONS

^ No Yes

PARTICIPATION FEE

S No Yes

FEE SCHEDULE AVAILABLE: No Yes

PROGRAM HAS AN APPEALS

PROCEDURE

No ^ Yes, to the Secretary, Department of Health & Environment

.

PROGRAM HAS A LOGO

No ^ Yes, State Seal

PROGRAM IS OPEN TO ^ All U.S. Private Sector ^ All U.S. Government ^ All Foreign Private Sector £3 All Foreign Government

Other

AVAILABILITY OF PUBLISHED LIST OF

LABORATORIES

No [x3 Yes, on the Internet at www . state . ks .us/public/kdhe

AVAILABILITY OF ASSESSMENT

CRITERIA/ PROCEDURES

Available upon request.

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approved/accredited laboratory

mandated requirements

[3 Be a legal entity

Be financially stable

Be independent of mfrs . /suppliers of products tested. ^ Have an effective quality system ^ Have procedures to prevent conflicts-of -interest Have a document control system

Have a contract review process

Have procedures for sub-contracting tests and calibrations

Have a documented procurement process

S Have a complaints/appeals process

Have a system to control nonconforming testing and/or calibrations

E Have a corrective/preventive action process

Have an effective recordkeeping process

Have documented record retention requirements ^ Conduct internal audits of its quality system ^ Have laboratory management review results of internal audits

S Have qualified personnel

Have laboratory measurements traceable to national standards

Q Use effective sampling techniques

Have a process for handling/transport of test/calibration items

Participate in a proficiency testing program

Have adequate instrumentation facilities and equipment

Ensure adequate equipment maintenance/calibration

Attend program laboratory workshops/conferences

Maintain other or related accreditations/approvals

STANDARD (S) WITH WHICH PROORAM

CONFORMS

No Don ' t know S Yes, Requirements of the Substance

Abuse & Mental Health Services

Administration [SAMHSA] of U.S. Dept of Health & Human Services.

PROGRAM RECOGNITION/MUTUAL

RECOGNITION ARRANGEMENTS:

SAMHSA.

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DATE RECEIVED: 02/01

DEPARTMENT /AGENCY

KENTUCKY DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION,

DRINKING WATER BRANCH

ADDRESS

Division of Water, 14 Reilly Road, Frankfort, KY 40601

PHONE: 502-564-3410 INTERNET URL: N/A.

FAX: 502-564-4245 E-MAIL: vicky . ray@mail . state . ky . us

NAME OF PROGRAM: Drinking Water Certification

PROGRAM DESCRIPTION: Program certifies laboratories for compliance with chemistry and

microbiological methods of analysis promulgated for the analysis of drinking water samples.

DATE PROGRAM STARTED: 1972 .

FIELDS OF TESTING: Acoustic and Vibration Testing Mechanical Testing

£<] Biological Testing Q Metrology ^ Chemical Testing Nondestructive Testing

Electrical Testing Optics and Photometry

Ionizing Radiation Thermal Testing

Other

CATEGORIES OF PRODUCTS

COVERED BY THE PROGRAM:

Drinking water testing.

NUMBER OF LABS ACCREDITED/

APPROVED

119

.

accreditation/approval

valid for:

1 year.

NUMBER OF ASSESSORS: 3.

MANDATORY ASSESSOR

QUALIFICATIONS

No ^ Yes, chemists-must have degree in chemistry.

microbiologists-must have biology degree.

PARTICIPATION FEE: No Yes, $125.00 each for organic and inorganic

chemistry and $250.00 for micro

certification.

No E Yes

PROGRAM HAS AN APPEALS PROCEDURE: No £3 Yes, appeals are mode to Vicky Ray.

PROGRAM HAS A LOGO: E No Yes

PROGRAM IS OPEN TO

LABORATORIES

E AH U.S. Private Sector H All U.S. Government

£<] All Foreign Private Sector H All Foreign Government

Other

AVAILABILITY OF PUBLISHED LIST OF

LABORATORIES S

No Yes, available by contacting Vicky Ray.

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availability of assessment

criteria/procedures :

See EPA 815-B-97-001 Manual for the Certification of Laboratories

Analyzing Drinking Water.

approved/accredited laboratory

mandated requirements: ^ Be a legal entity ^ Be financially stable

Be independent of mfrs . /suppliers of products tested. ^ Have an effective quality system

Have procedures to prevent conflicts-of -interest ^ Have a document control system

Have a contract review process

Have procedures for sub -contracting tests and calibrations

Have a documented procurement process

Have a complaints/appeals process

[~l Have a system to control nonconforming testing and/or calibrations ^ Have a corrective/preventive action process ^ Have an effective recordkeeping process ^ Have documented record retention requirements

Conduct internal audits of its quality system

Have laboratory management review results of internal audits

E<] Have qualified personnel

E<3 Have laboratory measurements traceable to national standards

£3 Use effective sampling techniques

Have a process for handling/transport of test/calibration items ^ Participate in a proficiency testing program

l~l Have adequate instrumentation facilities and equipment

l~l Ensure adequate equipment maintenance/calibration

Attend program laboratory workshops/conferences

Maintain other or related accreditations/approvals

STANDARD (S) WITH WHICH PROGRAM

CONFORMS

U No |_| Don ' t know ^ Yes, not stated.

PROGRAM RECOGNITION/MUTUAL

RECOGNITION ARRANGEMENTS:

Not applicable.

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DATE RECEIVED: 02/01

department/agency : LOUISIANA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY

ADDRESS

Administrator Laboratory Services Division, Louisiana DEQ, P.O. Box

82231, Baton Rouge, LA 70884-2231

PHONE: 225-765-0582 INTERNET URL : www , deq , st ate , la . us/

laboratory

FAX: 225-765-2408 E-MAIL: louis- j@deq . state . la .us

TJAMR OF PROGRAM - Louisiana Environmental Laboratory Accreditation Program

PROGRAM DESCRIPTION: I\cyuldl lUllb piUV 1UC i- trLJU J. L dllCIl L o lUi ctll aLLI CUX LaL XU11 pi uyi c!m specifically applicable to commercial laboratories that provide

chemical analysis, analytical results, or other test data to the

department, by contract or by agreement. The program is designed to ensure that the laboratory is capable of generating accurate,

reliable data, using department approved methods. Ref .Title 33 Part I subpart3 : 4501

.

DATE PROGRAM STARTED: November 1998.

FIELDS OF TESTING: Q Acoustic and Vibration Testing Q Mechanical Testing ^ Biological Testing Metrology

£3 Chemical Testing Nondestructive Testing

Q Electrical Testing Optics and Photometry ^ Ionizing Radiation Thermal Testing

Other

CATEGORIES OF PRODUCTS

COVERED BY THE PROGRAM:

Environmental laboratory data.

NUMBER OF LABS ACCREDITED/

APPROVED

45 with 75 more in final stages of accreditation.

ACCREDI TATI ON/APPROVAL

VALID FOR:

1 year.

NUMBER OF ASSESSORS: 5, plus have contract with company with 4 assessors.

MANDATORY ASSESSOR

QUALIFICATIONS

No ^ Yes, NELAC requirements are followed.

PARTICIPATION FEE: No ^ Yes, on the website at www.deq. state. la. us/laboratory/instructions

and application form. FEE SCHEDULE AVAILABLE: No [3 Yes, on the website at www . deq . state . la . us/laboratory/instructions

and application form.

PROGRAM HAS AN APPEALS PROCEDURE: No ^ Yes, Secretary of DEQ, State of Louisiana.

PROGRAM HAS A LOGO: No ^ Yes, concentric rectangles with "LELAP ' in center and "Louisiana Environmental

Laboratory" on top and "Accreditation

Program" on bottom.

PROGRAM IS OPEN TO

LABORATORIES

^ All U.S. Private Sector All U.S. Government ^ All Foreign Private Sector All Foreign Government

Other

31
AVAILABILITY OF PUBLISHED LIST OF

LABORATORIES

No ^ Yes, on website at www . deq . state . la . us/laboratory

.

availability of assessment

criteria/procedures :

Title 33 Part I subpart 3 on website URL.

approved/accredited laboratory

mandated requirements : ^ Be a legal entity

Be financially stable

Be independent of mfrs . /suppliers of products tested. ^ Have an effective quality system ^ Have procedures to prevent conf licts-of - interest ^ Have a document control system ^ Have a contract review process ^ Have procedures for sub -contracting tests and calibrations ^ Have a documented procurement process ^ Have a complaints /appeals process ^ Have a system to control nonconforming testing and/or calibrations

El Have a corrective/preventive action process

Have an effective recordkeeping process ^ Have documented record retention requirements ^ Conduct internal audits of its quality system ^ Have laboratory management review results of internal audits

£3 Have qualified personnel

E>3 Have laboratory measurements traceable to national standards ^ Use effective sampling techniques ^ Have a process for handling/transport of test/calibration items ^ Participate in a proficiency testing program ^ Have adequate instrumentation facilities and equipment

£<] Ensure adequate equipment maintenance/calibration

Attend program laboratory workshops/conferences

Maintain other or related accreditations/approvals

standard (s) with which program

conforms :

No Don't know ^ Yes, those of NELAC.

PROGRAM RECOGNITION/MUTUAL

RECOGNITION ARRANGEMENTS

In process of becoming a NELAP Accrediting Authority.

32
DATE RECEIVED: 02/01

DEPARTMENT /AGENCY : LOUISIANA DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH & HOSPITALS, OFFICE OF

PUBLIC HEALTH

ADDRESS

Public Health Laboratory Director, 325 Loyola Avenue, Room 709, New

Orleans, LA 70112

PHONE: 504-568-5375 INTERNET URL: N/A

FAX: 504-568-5393 E-MAIL: HBradfor@DHH.state.LA.US

NAME OF PROGRAM

Louisiana Department of Health & Hospitals Laboratory Accreditation

Program

PROGRAM DESCRIPTION: Accredit laboratories to perform the analysis of drinking water.

DATE PROGRAM STARTED: 1989 .

FIELDS OF TESTING: |_| Acoustic and Vibration Testing |_J Mechanical Testing ^ Biological Testing Q Metrology ^ Chemical Testing Q Nondestructive Testing

Electrical Testing Optics and Photometry

O Ionizing Radiation O Thermal Testing

Other

CATEGORIES OF PRODUCTS

COVERED BY THE PROGRAM

Drinking water.

NUMBER OF LABS ACCREDITED/

APPROVED

26 .

ACCREDI TATI ON/ APP ROVAL

VALID FOR:

Chemistry for one year; microbiological for two years.

NUMBER OF ASSESSORS: 4

MANDATORY ASSESSOR ^ NO ^ Yes, must have a B.S. degree and pass EPA training courses

.

No ^ Yes, Chemistry-Organic Parameters-$800 . 00

,

Inorganic Parameters-$750 . 00 , Both Organic

& Inorganic Parameters-$1000 . 00 , Radiological Parameters $800.00,

Microbiological Paramenters- $500 . 00

.

FEE SCHEDULE AVAILABLE: NO n Yes, schedule is listed above.

PROGRAM HAS AN APPEALS PROCEDURE: NO 13 Yes, to an administrative law judge.

PROGRAM HAS A LOGO: NO Yes, Gold stamp with the seal of the

department

.

PROGRAM IS OPEN TO LABORATORIES

^ All U.S. Private Sector ^ All U.S. Government

All Foreign Private Sector All Foreign Government

Other

AVAILABILITY OF PUBLISHED LIST OF LABORATORIES

No ^ Yes, list is available upon request.

33
availability of assessment

criteria/procedures :

Available upon request

.

approved/accredited laboratory

mandated requirements: ^ Be a legal entity

l~l Be financially stable ^ Be independent of mfrs . /suppliers of products tested. ^ Have an effective quality system

Have procedures to prevent conflicts-of -interest

l~l Have a document control system

Have a contract review process ^ Have procedures for sub-contracting tests and calibrations

[~l Have a documented procurement process ^ Have a complaints/appeals process

13 Have a system to control nonconforming testing and/or calibrations ^ Have a corrective/preventive action process ^ Have an effective recordkeeping process

E<] Have documented record retention requirements

Conduct internal audits of its quality system

Have laboratory management review results of internal audits

E<] Have qualified personnel ^ Have laboratory measurements traceable to national standards ^ Use effective sampling techniques

] Have a process for handling/ transport of test/calibration items

Participate in a proficiency testing program ^ Have adequate instrumentation facilities and equipment ^ Ensure adequate equipment maintenance/calibration

l~1 Attend program laboratory workshops/conferences

Maintain other or related accreditations/approvals

STANDARD (S) WITH WHICH PROGRAM

CONFORMS

No Don't know IX] Yes, requirements of the National

Environmental Laboratory

Accreditation Conference [NELAC]

.

PROGRAM RECOGNITION/MUTUAL

RECOGNITION ARRANGEMENTS

Recognized by National Environmental Laboratory Program [NELAP]

.

34
DATE RECEIVED: 08/01

department/agency : MINNESOTA DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE, AGRONOMY/PLANT

PROTECTION INCIDENT RESPONSE PROGRAM

ADDRESS

90 West Plato Blvd., St. Paul, MN 55107

PHONE: 651-282-2696 INTERNET URL: http : / /www . mda . state . mn . us

FAX: 651-297-2271 E-MAIL: N/A

NAME OF PROGRAM: Incident Response Program

PROGRAM DESCRIPTION: To investigate and remediate agricultural chemical release sites.

DATE PROGRAM STARTED: 1989 .

FIELDS OF TESTING: ] Acoustic and Vibration Testing Mechanical Testing

O Biological Testing Metrology ^ Chemical Testing Nondestructive Testing

Electrical Testing Optics and Photometry

PI Ionizing Radiation PJ Thermal Testing

Other

CATEGORIES OF PRODUCTS

COVERED BY THE PROGRAM:

Pesticide residues in soil and water.

NUMBER OF LABS ACCREDITED/

APPROVED

6 labs

.

accreditation/approval

valid for:

1 year

.

NUMBER OF ASSESSORS

4

.

MANDATORY ASSESSOR

QUALIFICATIONS

No ^ Yes. only for chemical staff that analyze

pesticides

.

PARTICIPATION FEE: E No Yes

FEE SCHEDULE AVAILABLE: £3 NO Yes

PROGRAM HAS AN APPEALS PROCEDURE

£3 No Yes

PROGRAM HAS A LOGO: 0 NO Yes

PROGRAM IS OPEN TO LABORATORIES

^ All U.S. Private Sector All U.S. Government

All Foreign Private Sector Q All Foreign Government

Other

35
AVAILABILITY OF PUBLISHED LIST OF

DIRECTORIES AVAILABLE:

No ^ Yes, Guidance Document 23: Pre-approved

Commercial Laboratories: Fixed Base and

Mobile

;

Guidance Document 24 : Fixed Base Laboratory Quality Assurance/Quality

Control Plans;

Guidance Document 25: Mobile Laboratory

Quality Assurance/Quality Control Plans;

Guidance Document 26: Analytical Lists

for Pesticide Incident Investigations.

availability of assessment

criteria/procedures :

See published list of directories above.

approved/accredited laboratory

mandated requirements i S Be a legal entity ^ Be financially stable ^ Be independent of mfrs . /suppliers of products tested. ^ Have an effective quality system ^ Have procedures to prevent conflicts-of -interest

l~l Have a document control system

Have a contract review process

Have procedures for sub-contracting tests and calibrations

1 1 Have a documented procurement process

l~1 Have a complaints/appeals process ^ Have a system to control nonconforming testing and/or calibrations

£3 Have a corrective/preventive action process

l~l Have an effective recordkeeping process

l~~l Have documented record retention requirements

Conduct internal audits of its quality system

Have laboratory management review results of internal audits

ffl Have qualified personnel

Have laboratory measurements traceable to national standards

Use effective sampling techniques

[3 Have a process for handling/transport of test/calibration items

E Participate in a proficiency testing program ^ Have adequate instrumentation facilities and equipment

[3 Ensure adequate equipment maintenance/calibration

Attend program laboratory workshops/conferences

£3 Maintain other or related accreditations/approvals

STANDARD (S) WITH WHICH PROGRAM

CONFORMS

No [3 Don ' t know Yes

PROGRAM RECOGNITION/MUTUAL

RECOGNITION ARRANGEMENTS

No. Our list of chemicals is unique to our state sites.

36
DATE RECEIVED: 08/01

DEPARTMENT /AGENCY

MINNESOTA DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE,

LABORATORY SERVICES DIVISION

ADDRESS

90 West Plato Blvd.

St. Paul, MN 55107-2094

PHONE: 651-297-1901 INTERNET URL:

FAX: 651-297-8787 E-MAIL:

NAME OF PROGRAM

Interstate Milk Shippers Under Pasteurized Milk Ordinance

PROGRAM DESCRIPTION: Certification program of on-site audits and split sampling, which

allows the interstate shipment of milk for Grade A fluid milk.

DATE PROGRAM STARTED: October 30, 1965.

FIELDS OF TESTING: Acoustic and Vibration Testing Mechanical Testing ^ Biological Testing Metrology ^ Chemical Testing Nondestructive Testing

Electrical Testing Optics and Photometry

Q Ionizing Radiation Thermal Testing

Other

CATEGORIES OF PRODUCTS

COVERED BY THE PROGRAM:

Milk and milk products.

NUMBER OF LABS ACCREDITED/

APPROVED

48 .

ACCREDITATION/APPROVAL

VALID FOR

2 years

.

NUMBER OF ASSESSORS: 1

.

MANDATORY ASSESSOR

QUALIFICATIONS

NO Yes, training is required every three years

with on-site audits.

PARTICIPATION FEE: No ^ Yes, $150 per analyst plus $35 per test certified

.

FEE SCHEDULE AVAILABLE: No ^ Yes, $150 per analyst plus $35 per test certified

.

PROGRAM HAS AN APPEALS PROCEDURE: No ^ Yes, Appeals can be made to the Laboratory

Quality Assurance Branch of the FDA,

Chicago, IL. PROGRAM HAS A LOGO: no Yes

PROGRAM IS OPEN TO LABORATORIES

^ All U.S. Private Sector ^ All U.S. Government

All Foreign Private Sector All Foreign Government

Other

AVAILABILITY OF PUBLISHED LIST OF

DIRECTORIES AVAILABLE:

U No ^ Yes, the list is distributed by the U.S. Food

and Drug Administration, 200 'C Street,

SW, Washington, DC 20204.

availability of assessment

criteria/procedures :

These are available from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, 200 •C Street, S.W., Washington, D.C 20204.

37
APPROVED/ACCREDITED LABORATORY MANDATED REQUIREMENTS

Be a legal entity

Be financially stable

Be independent of mfrs . /suppliers of products tested.

I~l Have an effective quality system

Have procedures to prevent conflicts-of -interest ^ Have a document control system

l~~l Have a contract review process

Have procedures for sub-contracting tests and calibrations

f~l Have a documented procurement process

[~1 Have a complaints/appeals process

l~l Have a system to control nonconforming testing and/or calibrations

l~l Have a corrective/preventive action process ^ Have an effective recordkeeping process

Have documented record retention requirements ^ Conduct internal audits of its quality system

Have laboratory management review results of internal audits ^ Have qualified personnel ^ Have laboratory measurements traceable to national standards ^ Use effective sampling techniques

l~1 Have a process for handling/transport of test/calibration items

13 Participate in a proficiency testing program ^ Have adequate instrumentation facilities and equipment ^ Ensure adequate equipment maintenance/calibration ^ Attend program laboratory workshops/conferences ^ Maintain other or related accreditations/approvals

STANDARD (S) WITH WHICH PROGRAM

CONFORMS

No Don't know [X] Yes, Complies with Food and Drug

Administration (FDA) standards

under Pasteurized Milk Ordinance.

PROGRAM RECOGNITION/MUTUAL

RECOGNITION ARRANGEMENTS:

Not applicable.

38
DATE RECEIVED: 03/01

department/agency : NEW HAMPSHIRE DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES

Program Manager, NH Environmental Laboratory Accreditation Program, 6 Hazen Drive, P.O. Box 95, Concord, NH 03302-0095

PHONE: 603-271-2991 INTERNET

URL : www . des . state . nh . us/nhelap

FAX: 603-271-2997 E-MAIL: cdyerdides . state . nh . us

NAME OF PROGRAM: New Hampshire Environmental Laboratory Accreditation Program.

PROGRAM DESCRIPTION: Accreditation of environmental laboratories.

DATE PROGRAM STARTED: 1988 .

FIELDS OF TESTING: []] Acoustic and Vibration Testing [_| Mechanical Testing ^ Biological Testing Q Metrology

£3 Chemical Testing Nondestructive Testing

Electrical Testing Optics and Photometry ^ Ionizing Radiation Thermal Testing

[3 Other - Whole effluent toxicity.

CATEGORIES OF PRODUCTS

COVERED BY THE PROGRAM:

Drinking Water, Wastewater.

NUMBER OF LABS ACCREDITED/

APPROVED

107 .

ACCREDI TATI ON/ APP ROVAL

VALID FOR:

1 year

.

NUMBER OF ASSESSORS

2 .

MANDATORY ASSESSOR

QUALIFICATIONS

No £3 Yes, must hold a Bachelor's degree in biology,

microbiology, chemistry, environmental

science, chemical engineering or other

degree related to environmental or lab

sciences, NELAC approved training (if

available), 4 audits w/experienced assessor. PARTICIPATION FEE

No ^ Yes, available upon request by calling (603)

271-2991

.

FEE SCHEDULE AVAILABLE: No ^ Yes, available upon request by calling (603)

271-2991

.

PROGRAM HAS AN APPEALS PROCEDURE: No Yes, New Hampshire Water Council.

No Yes, NELAP logo.

PROGRAM IS OPEN TO LABORATORIES

All U.S. Private Sector ^ All U.S. Government

All Foreign Private Sector All Foreign Government ^ Other - NH Municipal labs.

AVAILABILITY OF PUBLISHED LIST OF

LABORATORIES

U No [3 Yes, available on website.

availability of assessment

criteria/procedures :

NELAC standards

.

39
approved/accredited laboratory

mandated requirements

^ Be a legal entity

|~l Be financially stable ^ Be independent of mfrs . /suppliers of products tested. ^ Have an effective quality system

ffl Have procedures to prevent conflicts-of -interest Have a document control system ^ Have a contract review process ^ Have procedures for sub -contracting tests and calibrations ^ Have a documented procurement process ^ Have a complaints/appeals process

13 Have a system to control nonconforming testing and/or calibrations ^ Have a corrective/preventive action process

[3 Have an effective recordkeeping process ^ Have documented record retention requirements ^ Conduct internal audits of its quality system

[3 Have laboratory management review results of internal audits

[3 Have qualified personnel ^ Have laboratory measurements traceable to national standards ^ Use effective sampling techniques

Have a process for handling/transport of test/calibration items

£3 Participate in a proficiency testing program ^ Have adequate instrumentation facilities and equipment ^ Ensure adequate equipment maintenance/calibration

Attend program laboratory workshops/conferences

Maintain other or related accreditations/approvals

STANDARD (S) WITH WHICH PROGRAM

CONFORMS

No Don't know ^ Yes, 1999 NELAC Standards.

PROGRAM RECOGNITION/MUTUAL

RECOGNITION ARRANGEMENTS 2

NELAC Accrediting Authorities.

40

i
DATE RECEIVED: 03/01

department/agency : NEW JERSEY DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION

Chief, Office of Quality Assurance, P.O.Box 424, 9 Ewing Street,

Trenton, NJ 08625

PHONE: 509-633-3840 INTERNET URL: N/A

FAX: 609-777-1774 E-MAIL: jaiello@dep . state . nj . us

NAME OF PROGRAM: New Jersey Environmental Laboratory Certification Program

PROGRAM DESCRIPTION: Administer activities to ensure that NJ's environmental community has accurate & reliable analytical data to make management, regulatory

and scientific decisions. Also administer regulations & policies to assure the quality of environmental laboratory data used by the

NJDEP, industry, local government , municipal authorities & private

citizens. Certifies and licenses the analytical capabilities of environmental laboratories that analyze NJ drinking water,

groundwater, wastewater, ambient water, air, soil, solid waste,

hazardous waste and sludge for microbiologicl , inorganic, organic,

radiochemical, radon & biological properties.

DATE PROGRAM STARTED: 1979 .

FIELDS OF TESTING: 1 1 Acoustic and Vibration Testing [_] Mechanical Testing ^ Biological Testing n Metrology ^ Chemical Testing O Nondestructive Testing

Electrical Testing Optics and Photometry ^ Ionizing Radiation ^ Thermal Testing

Other

CATEGORIES OF PRODUCTS Environmental matrices.

WTTXCRCT? fiUrU3£iK Ol? Ur T1 inIRCno Al»l*K£ilJ IPPBffnTTFn / J. 1 EmU / APPROVED

800 .

Av-CKISDITATXUN/ APPRUVaJj

VALID FOR:

Up to one year.

NUMBER OF ASSESSORS

17

.

MANDATORY ASSESSOR

QUALIFICATIONS

No 1X1 Yes, must have appropriate college degrees and

lab experience.

PARTICIPATION FEE: No ^ Yes, available from NJ Dept. of Environmental

Protection, Office of Quality Assurance, at the address listed above. FEE SCHEDULE AVAILABLE: No (_) Yes, available from NJ Dept . Environmental

Protection, Office of Quality Assurance, at the address listed above.

PROGRAM HAS AN APPEALS PROCEDURE: NO ^ Yes, NJ Dept . of Environmental Protection and NJ Attorney General's Office.

PROGRAM HAS A LOGO

NO Yes

PROGRAM IS OPEN TO LABORATORIES

All U.S. Private Sector |_| All U.S. Government

All Foreign Private Sector All Foreign Government

Other

41
AVAILABILITY OF PUBLISHED LIST OF

LABORATORIES

E<] No ^ Yes, available upon request from NJ DEP, Office

of Quality Assurance, at the address

above

.

AVAILABILITY OF ASSESSMENT

CRITERIA/ PROCEDURES

Available upon request from NJ DEP, Office of Quality Assurance, at the address listed above.

approved/accredited LABORATORY

MANDATED REQUIREMENTS 5 ^ Be a legal entity ^ Be financially stable

Be independent of mfrs . /suppliers of products tested.

£3 Have an effective quality system ^ Have procedures to prevent conf licts-of - interest ^ Have a document control system

l~l Have a contract review process

Have procedures for sub-contracting tests and calibrations

l~l Have a documented procurement process ^ Have a complaints/appeals process ^ Have a system to control nonconforming testing and/or calibrations ^ Have a corrective/preventive action process ^ Have an effective recordkeeping process

[X] Have documented record retention requirements ^ Conduct internal audits of its quality system ^ Have laboratory management review results of internal audits

E<] Have qualified personnel

l~1 Have laboratory measurements traceable to national standards

Use effective sampling techniques

Have a process for handling/ transport of test/calibration items ^ Participate in a proficiency testing program ^ Have adequate instrumentation facilities and equipment

£3 Ensure adequate equipment maintenance/calibration

Cx3 Attend program laboratory workshops/conferences

Maintain other or related accreditations/approvals

STANDARD (S) WITH WHICH PROGRAM

CONFORMS

No Q Don't know Yes, those of the National

Environmental Laboratory

Accreditation Program & others.

PROGRAM RECOGNITION/MUTUAL

RECOGNITION ARRANGEMENTS:

National Environmental Laboratory Accreditation Conference.

42
DATE RECEIVED: 06/01

DEPARTMENT /AGENCY

!

NEW MEXICO ENVIRONMENTAL DEPARTMENT -DRINKING WATER

BUREAU

ADDRESS Program Manager, Drinking Water Bureau, 525 Camino De Los Marquez,

suite 4, Santa Fe, NM 87501

PHONE: 505-827-1400

Ext . 1023 INTERNET URL : www.nmenv.state.nm.us

FAX: 505-827-7545 E-MAIL:

Stephen . wustOnmenv . state . nm . us

NAME OF PROGRAM: Drinking Water

PROGRAM DESCRIPTION: Primary agency for Safe Drinking Water Act regulations.

DATE PROGRAM STARTED J Not available.

FIELDS OF TESTING: Acoustic and Vibration Testing

Biological Testing

Chemical Testing

Electrical Testing

Ionizing Radiation

Mechanical Testing

Metrology

Nondestructive Testing

l~l Optics and Photometry

Thermal Testing

S Other Regulatory certification of drinking water compliance

analysis-no accreditation.

CATEGORIES OF PRODUCTS

COVERED BY THE PROGRAM:

Drinking water.

NUMBER OF LABS ACCREDITED/

APPROVED

27 for microbiology, 3 for chemistry.

accreditation/approval

valid for:

2 and 4 years

.

NUMBER OF ASSESSORS

MANDATORY ASSESSOR

QUALIFICATIONS

No Yes

PARTICIPATION FEE: No Yes

FEE SCHEDULE AVAILABLE

No Yes

PROGRAM HAS AN APPEALS PROCEDURE: No Yes

PROGRAM HAS A LOGO: No Yes, available upon request.

PROGRAM IS OPEN TO

LABORATORIES

£3 AH U.S. Private Sector

13 AH Foreign Private Sector

Other

All U.S. Government

All Foreign Government

availability of published list of

Laboratories :

NO Yes

availability of assessment

criteria/procedures :

Available on request . Only Mandated Requirement is that the

laboratory be accredited.

43
approved/accredited laboratory

mandated requirements

U Be a legal entity

Be financially stable

|~1 Be independent of mfrs . /suppliers of products tested.

I~1 Have an effective quality system

f~l Have procedures to prevent conflicts-of -interest Have a document control system

Have a contract review process

O Have procedures for sub -contracting tests and calibrations

O Have a documented procurement process

l~l Have a complaints/appeals process

l~~l Have a system to control nonconforming testing and/or calibrations

I~~l Have a corrective/preventive action process

|~| Have an effective recordkeeping process

Have documented record retention requirements

Conduct internal audits of its quality system

Have laboratory management review results of internal audits Have qualified personnel

Have laboratory measurements traceable to national standards

|~| Use effective sampling techniques

l~l Have a process for handling/ transport of test/calibration items

Participate in a proficiency testing program

Q Have adequate instrumentation facilities and equipment Ensure adequate equipment maintenance/calibration

[~1 Attend program laboratory workshops/conferences

l~1 Maintain other or related accreditations/approvals

STANDARD (S) WITH WHICH PROGRAM

CONFORMS

^ No Don ' t know M Yes, U.S. EPA

.

PROGRAM RECOGNITION/MUTUAL

RECOGNITION ARRANGEMENTS

None .

44
DATE RECEIVED: 08/01

department/agency : NEW YORK STATE DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AND MARKETS

,

DIVISION OF MILK CONTROL

ADDRESS

II Winners Circle, Albany, New York 12235.

PHONE: 518-457-8873 INTERNET URL:

FAX: 518-485-8730 E-MAIL: j im . fitts@agmkt . state . ny . us

NAME OF PROGRAM: National Conference on Interstate Milk Shipments (NCIMS) Laboratory

Accreditation Program.

PROGRAM DESCRIPTION: NCIMS is a voluntary cooperative program between the states and FDA, to achieve uniformity in regulations governing the dairy industry and

interstate trade of dairy products.

DATE PROGRAM STARTED

1987 .

FIELDS OF TESTING: I~l Acoustic and Vibration Testing |_] Mechanical Testing

] Biological Testing ] Metrology

Q Chemical Testing Nondestructive Testing

Electrical Testing Optics and Photometry

Ionizing Radiation Thermal Testing ^ Other Milk testing.

CATEGORIES OF PRODUCTS

COVERED BY THE PROGRAM:

Milk.

NUMBER OF LABS ACCREDITED/

APPROVED

100

.

ACCREDITATION/APPROVAL

VALID FOR:

2 years

.

NUMBER OF ASSESSORS: 2 .

MANDATORY ASSESSOR

QUALIFICATIONS

No ^ Yes, certification is conducted by Food and

Drug Administration (FDA) , Laboratory

Quality Assurance Branch (LQAB)

.

PARTICIPATION FEE

[3 No Yes

FEE SCHEDULE AVAILABLE

No Yes

PROGRAM HAS AN APPEALS PROCEDURE: ^ No Yes

PROGRAM HAS A LOGO: no Yes

PROGRAM IS OPEN TO LABORATORIES

All U.S. Private Sector S All U.S. Government

All Foreign Private Sector All Foreign Government

Other

AVAILABILITY OF PUBLISHED LIST OF DIRECTORIES AVAILABLE:

No ^ Yes, they are published by FDA: It is the IMS List of Sanitation Compliance and

Enforcement Ratings of Interstate Milk

Shippers. Also published on the internet.

The URL is available on request.

availability of assessment

criteria/procedures :

"Evaluation of Milk Laboratories" available from the U.S. Department

of Health and Human Services (HHS) , Public Health Services (PHS) , and

Food and Drug Administration (FDA)

.

45
approved/accredited laboratory

mandated requirements:

13 Be a legal entity

Q Be financially stable

Q Be independent of mfrs . /suppliers of products tested. ^ Have an effective quality system

|~1 Have procedures to prevent conf licts-of-interest

Have a document control system Have a contract review process

O Have procedures for sub -contracting tests and calibrations

Have a documented procurement process

Have a complaints/appeals process

1^1 Have a system to control nonconforming testing and/or calibrations ^ Have a corrective/preventive action process ^ Have an effective recordkeeping process

£3 Have documented record retention requirements

Conduct internal audits of its quality system ^ Have laboratory management review results of internal audits

Have qualified personnel ^ Have laboratory measurements traceable to national standards

£3 Use effective sampling techniques ^ Have a process for handling/ transport of test/calibration items

£3 Participate in a proficiency testing program ^ Have adequate instrumentation facilities and equipment

£3 Ensure adequate equipment maintenance/calibration

£3 Attend program laboratory workshops/conferences

S Maintain other or related accreditations/approvals

STANDARD (S) WITH WHICH PROGRAM

CONFORMS 5

No Don't know ^ Yes, all 50 states conform to the FDA National Conference on Interstate Milk Shipments.

PROGRAM RECOGNITION/MUTUAL

RECOGNITION ARRANGEMENTS

Program is recognized throughout the U.S. The FDA/NCIMS program is a cooperative program between the states and FDA to ensure uniformity

between the states in the regulation of the dairy industry.

46
DATE RECEIVED: 0 7/01

department/agency : NEW YORK -THE CITY OF NEW YORK-DEPARTMENT OF BUILDINGS

MATERIALS AND EQUIPMENT ACCEPTANCE DIVISION [MEA]

ADDRESS

Department of Buildings, 14th Floor, 60 Hudson Street, New York, NY 10013-3394

PHONE: 212-312-8334 INTERNET URL: www.nyc.gov/buildings

FAX: 212-312-8065, 8319 E-MAIL: infoOnyc.gov/buildings

NAME OF PROGRAM: MEA Acceptable Testing Service or Laboratory and Approved Concrete

Testing Laboratories

PROGRAM DESCRIPTION: Determination of acceptability of testing and inspection laboratories

and firms to provide data on compliance of products on installation

meeting New York City Building Codes for mechanical requirements.

DATE PROGRAM STARTED: 1965 revisions.

FIELDS OF TESTING: Acoustic and Vibration Testing ^ Mechanical Testing ^ Biological Testing ^ Metrology ^ Chemical Testing Nondestructive Testing ^ Electrical Testing Optics and Photometry

Ionizing Radiation Thermal Testing

Other

CATEGORIES OF PRODUCTS

PAT7PDPn "QV TUC DD/^f^D TIM • LU VCiKrjJJ di IniL rKUvjKAW •

Construction and building products such as air conditioning,

hardware, finishes and flooring.

APPROVED

110 as of April 2001.

ALCKfilJiiAliUn/ X PPBCTlTTSTTflM / ArPKUV A TDT3D/*^77\ALT VALID FOR:

Until revoked.

NUMBER OF ASSESSORS: 3 .

MANDATORY ASSESSOR

QUALIFICATIONS

No £3 Yes, a mechanical engineering degree is

required

.

PARTICIPATION FEE: ^ No Yes

FEE SCHEDULE AVAILABLE: ^ No Yes

PROGRAM HAS AN APPEALS PROCEDURE: No ^ Yes, normal New York City due process appeals

system, as well as appeals to the Building

Commissioner appeal.

PROGRAM HAS A LOGO

No £3 Yes, issued acceptance number.

PROGRAM IS OPEN TO LABORATORIES

^ All U.S. Private Sector £>4 All U.S. Government

All Foreign Private Sector All Foreign Government

Other

availability of published list of

Laboratories :

No ^ Yes, available upon request.

47
AVAILABILITY OF ASSESSMENT

CRITERIA/ PROCEDURES

Available upon request

.

approved/accredited LABORATORY

MANDATED REQUIREMENTS

^ Be a legal entity

l~~l Be financially stable ^ Be independent of mfrs . /suppliers of products tested.

£3 Have an effective quality system ^ Have procedures to prevent conflicts-of -interest

Have a document control system ^ Have a contract review process ^ Have procedures for sub-contracting tests and calibrations ^ Have a documented procurement process

Have a complaints/appeals process

S Have a system to control nonconforming testing and/or calibrations

£3 Have a corrective/preventive action process

Have an effective recordkeeping process ^ Have documented record retention requirements

Conduct internal audits of its quality system ^ Have laboratory management review results of internal audits ^ Have qualified personnel

[3 Have laboratory measurements traceable to national standards

l~l Use effective sampling techniques

] Have a process for handling/transport of test/calibration items

Participate in a proficiency testing program ^ Have adequate instrumentation facilities and equipment

l~l Ensure adequate equipment maintenance/calibration

Attend program laboratory workshops/conferences

Maintain other or related accreditations/approvals

STANDARD (S) WITH WHICH PROGRAM

CONFORMS

No ^ Don't know Yes

PROGRAM RECOGNITION/MUTUAL

RECOGNITION ARRANGEMENTS

None

.

48
DATE RECEIVED: 07/01

department/agency : NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF INSURANCE, OFFICE OF STATE

FIRE MARSHAL AND N.C. BUILDING CODE COUNCIL

ADDRESS : State Electrical Inspector, 410 N. Boylan Ave., Raleigh, NC 27603

PHONE: 919-733-3901 INTERNET URL: N/A

FAX: 919-715-4607 E-MAIL: jcarpent@ncdoi.net

NAME OF PROGRAM: State of North Carolina: Acceptance of laboratories to provide

evidence of safety of electrical and mechanical goods.

PROGRAM DESCRIPTION: Acceptance of electrical and mechanical products by laboratories

accredited by the N.C. Building Code Council [NCBCC] that can demonstrate capability to test and examine electrical and mechanical

t"i -*~ i i t~ o arin rr\f\/~] ill zi >~ ot" vn r1 1" i i y&o ,t yi- L. o ctllU. IIILJLl U J. CLJ- bLLU^LULCO UIlcl

_ Vi^+~L CtX s vatr vItrLjUXLcU. o mit >- d/-] 4-LUt—\ Uc <A[J a t~it~i ]JL UVcU ta n111n accordance with the North Carolina Building Code.

DATE PROGRAM STARTED: 1982 .

FIELDS OF TESTING: Acoustic and Vibration Testing ^ Mechanical Testing

1 1 Biol og ical Test ing 1 1 Met rol ogy

Chemical Testing Nondestructive Testing ^ Electrical Testing Optics and Photometry

Ionizing Radiation Thermal Testing

Other

CATEGORIES OF PRODUCTS

COVERED BY THE PROGRAM:

53 equipment categories listed, which is available upon request and

which covers building and construction materials ranging from

conductors for general wiring through insulating tape and closures.

NUMBER OF LABS ACCREDITED

/

APPROVED

12 .

ACCREDITATION/ APPROVAL

VALID FOR:

1 year

.

NUMBER OF ASSESSORS

Not available.

MANDATORY ASSESSOR

r\TTfiT TPTPSTTflMO • UUAJjlr ILAllUMb • ^ No Yes

fAKlltlrAllUW r BiBt 1 No £3 Yes

FEE SCHEDULE AVAILABLE: No ^ Yes, available upon request.

PROGRAM HAS AN APPEALS PROCEDURE: No ^ Yes, North Carolina Building Code Council

PROGRAM HAS A LOGO: H No Yes

PROGRAM IS OPEN TO

LABORATORIES

All U.S. Private Sector ^ All U.S. Government ^ All Foreign Private Sector ^ All Foreign Government

Other

AVAILABILITY OF PUBLISHED LIST OF

LABORATORIES

U No ^ Yes, available upon request.

49
availability of assessment

criteria/procedures :

Available upon request.

approved/accredited laboratory

mandated requirements : ^ Be a legal entity ^ Be financially stable ^ Be independent of mfrs . /suppliers of products tested. ^ Have an effective quality system

£3 Have procedures to prevent conflicts-of -interest ^ Have a document control system ^ Have a contract review process ^ Have procedures for sub- contracting tests and calibrations ^ Have a documented procurement process

[3 Have a complaints/appeals process ^ Have a system to control nonconforming testing and/or calibrations ^ Have a corrective/preventive action process

Have an effective recordkeeping process ^ Have documented record retention requirements ^ Conduct internal audits of its quality system ^ Have laboratory management review results of internal audits ^ Have qualified personnel ^ Have laboratory measurements traceable to national standards ^ Use effective sampling techniques ^ Have a process for handling/transport of test/calibration items

Q Participate in a proficiency testing program ^ Have adequate instrumentation facilities and equipment ^ Ensure adequate equipment maintenance/calibration

Attend program laboratory workshops/conferences

Maintain other or related accreditations/approvals

STANDARD (S) WITH WHICH PROGRAM

CONFORMS

No ^ Don't know Yes

PROGRAM RECOGNITION/MUTUAL

RECOGNITION ARRANGEMENTS

None

.

50
DATE RECEIVED: 06/01

DEPARTMENT/AGENCY

OHIO BOARD OF BUILDING STANDARDS

ADDRESS

P.O. Box 4009, 6606 Tussing Road, Reynoldsburg, Ohio 43068-9009

PHONE: 614-644-2613 INTERNET URL * www. com. state . oh .us/odoc/dic

FAX: E-MAIL: wmbrady@com . state . oh .us

NAME OF PROGRAM: Approved Agencies.

PROGRAM DESCRIPTION: To establish accreditation of testing/inspection agencies in

accordance with requirements of the Ohio State Basic Building Code

and other rules of the Board of Building Standards.

DATE PROGRAM STARTED: 1965 .

FIELDS OF TESTING: ^ Acoustic and Vibration Testing Mechanical Testing

Biological Testing Q Metrology ^ Chemical Testing ^ Nondestructive Testing ^ Electrical Testing Optics and Photometry

Ionizing Radiation [3 Thermal Testing

Other

CATEGORIES OF PRODUCTS

COVERED BY THE PROGRAM:

Products, materials and assemblies are required by the Ohio Basic

Building Code to be approved, labeled or grade-marked for use in

building construction.

NUMBER OF LABS ACCREDITED/

APPROVED

49 .

ACCREDITATION/APPROVAL

VALID FOR:

Until expiration date listed on their certification.

NUMBER OF ASSESSORS: 7 .

MANDATORY ASSESSOR

QUALIFICATIONS

No £3 Yes, Appendix P of Code.

PARTICIPATION FEE: No Yes

FEE SCHEDULE AVAILABLE: No S Yes, Rule 4101:2-1-54 available upon request.

PROGRAM HAS AN APPEALS PROCEDURE: No [3 Yes, available upon request.

PROGRAM HAS A LOGO: No Yes

PROGRAM IS OPEN TO LABORATORIES :

[3 All U.S. Private Sector |3 All U.S. Government ^ All Foreign Private Sector £<] All Foreign Government

Other

AVAILABILITY OF PUBLISHED LIST OF

LABORATORIES

No E<] Yes, available upon request.

availability of assessment

criteria/procedures :

Available upon request

.

51
approved/accredited laboratory

mandated requirements

13 Be a legal entity

l~~l Be financially stable

Be independent of mfrs . /suppliers of products tested. ^ Have an effective quality system ^ Have procedures to prevent conflicts-of -interest

[~1 Have a document control system

[~1 Have a contract review process ^ Have procedures for sub-contracting tests and calibrations

l~~l Have a documented procurement process

Have a complaints/appeals process ^ Have a system to control nonconforming testing and/or calibrations

£3 Have a corrective/preventive action process ^ Have an effective recordkeeping process

[~l Have documented record retention requirements ^ Conduct internal audits of its quality system ^ Have laboratory management review results of internal audits ^ Have qualified personnel

[x] Have laboratory measurements traceable to national standards

l~l Use effective sampling techniques

l~l Have a process for handling/transport of test/calibration items

l~l Participate in a proficiency testing program

[3 Have adequate instrumentation facilities and equipment

£3 Ensure adequate equipment maintenance/calibration

l~l Attend program laboratory workshops/conferences

l~l Maintain other or related accreditations/approvals

STANDARD (S) WITH WHICH PROGRAM

CONFORMS S

No ^ Don ' t know Yes

PROGRAM RECOGNITION/MUTUAL

RECOGNITION ARRANGEMENTS

None

.

52
DATE RECEIVED: 06/01

DEPARTMENT /AGENCY : OHIO, CITY OF CLEVELAND, DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY

DEVELOPMENT, DIVISION OF BUILDING AND HOUSING

ADDRESS : 601 Lakeside Avenue, Room 320, Cleveland, Ohio 44114-1070.

PHONE: 216-664-2418 INTERNET URL: N/A

FAX: N/A E-MAIL: N/A

NAME OF PROGRAM: Approved Testing Laboratory Listing.

PROGRAM DESCRIPTION: To list approved testing laboratories for energy, electrical safety

and gas-fired appliances.

DATE PROGRAM STARTED: 1981

.

FIELDS OF TESTING: ^ Acoustic and Vibration Testing ^ Mechanical Testing

Biological Testing Metrology ^ Chemical Testing ^ Nondestructive Testing ^ Electrical Testing Optics and Photometry

Ionizing Radiation ^ Thermal Testing

Other

CATEGORIES OF PRODUCTS

COVERED BY THE PROGRAM

Products, materials and assemblies are required by the Ohio Basic

Building Code to be approved, labeled or grade-marked for use in

building construction.

NUMBER OF LABS ACCREDITED/

APPROVED

9 .

accreditation/approval

valid for:

Until expiration date listed on their certification.

NUMBER OF ASSESSORS: 7 .

MANDATORY ASSESSOR

QUALIFICATIONS

No ^ Yes, Appendix P of Code.

PARTICIPATION FEE

No Yes

FEE SCHEDULE AVAILABLE: No ^ Yes, Rule 4101:2-1-54 available upon request.

PROGRAM HAS AN APPEALS PROCEDURE: No £3 Yes, available upon request.

PROGRAM HAS A LOGO

No Yes

PROGRAM IS OPEN TO

LABORATORIES

£3 All U.S. Private Sector \& All U.S. Government ^ All Foreign Private Sector [3 All Foreign Government

Other

AVAILABILITY OF PUBLISHED LIST OF

LABORATORIES

No ^ Yes, available upon request.

AVAILABILITY OF ASSESSMENT

CRITERIA/ PROCEDURES

Available through the Ohio Board of Building Standards.

53
approved/accredited laboratory

mandated requirements

El Be a legal entity

Be financially stable

El Be independent of mfrs . /suppliers of products tested.

El Have an effective quality system

El Have procedures to prevent conf licts-of - interest Have a document control system

l~l Have a contract review process

E Have procedures for sub- contracting tests and calibrations

Have a documented procurement process

l~l Have a complaints/appeals process

El Have a system to control nonconforming testing and/or calibrations

E Have a corrective/preventive action process

E Have an effective recordkeeping process

l~l Have documented record retention requirements

E Conduct internal audits of its quality system

E Have laboratory management review results of internal audits

E Have qualified personnel

E Have laboratory measurements traceable to national standards

Use effective sampling techniques

O Have a process for handling/transport of test/calibration items

n Participate in a proficiency testing program

E Have adequate instrumentation facilities and equipment

E Ensure adequate equipment maintenance/calibration

l~1 Attend program laboratory workshops/conferences

l~l Maintain other or related accreditations/approvals

STANDARD (s) WITH WHICH PROGRAM

CONFORMS

No El Don't know Yes

PROGRAM RECOGNITION/MUTUAL

RECOGNITION ARRANGEMENTS;

None

.

54
DATE RECEIVED: 02/01

department/agency : OREGON- THREE AGENCY PROGRAM-DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL

QUALITY, DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF

HUAMAN SERVICES (HEALTH DIV.)

ADDRESS : ORELAP Administrator, Oregon State Public Health Laboratory,

1717 SW 10th Avenue, Portland, OR 97201

PHONE: 503-229-5505 INTERNET URL: www . deg . state . or . us/lab/

orelap

FAX: 503-229-5682 E-MAIL : Irene . E . Ronning@state . or . us

.

NAME OF PROGRAM: Oregon Environmental Laboratory Accreditation Program

PROGRAM DESCRIPTION: Accredits environental testing laboratories for analysis under EPA

programs, CAA, CUA, RCRA and SDWA.

DATE PROGRAM STARTED: Recognized accrediting authority since 02/00; began lab

accreditations on 01/01.

FIELDS OF TESTING: Acoustic and Vibration Testing Mechanical Testing ^ Biological Testing Q Metrology

£3 Chemical Testing Nondestructive Testing

l~l Electrical Testing O Optics and Photometry

l~~l Ionizing Radiation O Thermal Testing

Other

CATEGORIES OF PRODUCTS

COVERED BY THE PROGRAM:

Environmental samples.

NUMBER OF LABS ACCREDITED/

APPROVED

3 as of 01/01, with about 50 more in process.

accreditation/approval

VALID FOR

1 year

.

NUMBER OF ASSESSORS

5, plus as many third parties approved.

MANDATORY ASSESSOR

QUALIFICATIONS

No £3 Yes, a bachelor's degree in appropriate

scientific discipline, lab experience, assessor training courses & joint

inspections prior to performing on site

alone

.

PARTICIPATION FEE

No 1X1 Yes, available on website and upon request.

FEE SCHEDULE AVAILABLE: No ^ Yes, available on website and upon request.

PROGRAM HAS AN APPEALS PROCEDURE: No ^ Yes, to the Department of Human Services,

Health Division.

PROGRAM HAS A LOGO

No £3 Yes, State seal with ORELAP circling top (semicircle) . PROGRAM IS OPEN TO LABORATORIES

^ All U.S. Private Sector ^ All U.S. Government ^ All Foreign Private Sector H All Foreign Government ^ Other municipal and county labs.

AVAILABILITY OF PUBLISHED LIST OF

LABORATORIES

No ^ Yes, the list will be on website in the near

future

.

55
availability of assessment

criteria/procedures :

NELAC 1999 standards, on NELAC website at www.epa.gov/ttn/nelac.

approved/accredited laboratory

mandated requirements: ^ Be a legal entity ^ Be financially stable

Be independent of mfrs . /suppliers of products tested. ^ Have an effective quality system

[>3 Have procedures to prevent conflicts-of -interest ^ Have a document control system ^ Have a contract review process ^ Have procedures for sub-contracting tests and calibrations ^ Have a documented procurement process ^ Have a complaints/appeals process ^ Have a system to control nonconforming testing and/or calibrations ^ Have a corrective/preventive action process

Have an effective recordkeeping process

D*3 Have documented record retention requirements ^ Conduct internal audits of its quality system ^ Have laboratory management review results of internal audits

[x] Have qualified personnel ^ Have laboratory measurements traceable to national standards ^ Use effective sampling techniques ^ Have a process for handling/transport of test/calibration items ^ Participate in a proficiency testing program ^ Have adequate instrumentation facilities and equipment

S Ensure adequate equipment maintenance/calibration

[~1 Attend program laboratory workshops/conferences

l~l Maintain other or related accreditations/approvals

STANDARD (S) WITH WHICH PROGRAM

CONFORMS

No Don't know S Yes, NELAC 1999 standards.

PROGRAM RECOGNITION/MUTUAL

RECOGNITION ARRANGEMENTS

Other NELAP recognized accrediting authorities.

56
DATE RECEIVED: 08/01

department/agency : VIRGINIA, CITY OF RICHMOND, DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC

UTILITIES; ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT SERVICES DIV.

600 East Broad Street, Room No. 821, Richmond, Virginia 23219

PHONE: 804-646-5183 INTERNET URL: N/A

FAX: 804-646-2870 E-MAIL : wichserr@cl . richmond . va .us

NAME OF PROGRAM: Regulatory Compliance and Special Studies

PROGRAM DESCRIPTION: Acceptance of organizations judged by the Chief Utility Engineer to be a recognized special studies body for the inspection and approval

of products and services.

DATE PROGRAM STARTED: April 1991.

FIELDS OF TESTING: |_J Acoustic and Vibration Testing [_J Mechanical Testing ^ Biological Testing Metrology ^ Chemical Testing 03 Nondestructive Testing

Electrical Testing O Optics and Photometry

O Ionizing Radiation Q Thermal Testing

Other

CATEGORIES OF PRODUCTS

COVERED BY THE PROGRAM:

Drinking water; wastewater; utility infrastructure.

NUMBER OF LABS ACCREDITED/

APPROVED

3 .

ACCREDI TAT I ON/ APP ROVAL

VALID FOR:

3-5 years.

NUMBER OF ASSESSORS

2-3 .

MANDATORY ASSESSOR

QUALIFICATIONS

No 1X1 Yes B.S./M.S. plus experience.

PARTICIPATION FEE: ^ No Yes

FEE SCHEDULE AVAILABLE: M No Yes

PROGRAM HAS AN APPEALS PROCEDURE

^ No Yes

PROGRAM HAS A LOGO

No Yes

PROGRAM IS OPEN TO

LABORATORIES

^ All U.S. Private Sector All U.S. Government

All Foreign Private Sector All Foreign Government

Other

AVAILABILITY OF PUBLISHED LIST OF

DIRECTORIES AVAILABLE: ^ No Yes

availability of assessment

criteria/procedures :

57
approved/accredited laboratory

mandated requirements: ^ Be a legal entity ^ Be financially stable

Be independent of mfrs . /suppliers of products tested. ^ Have an effective quality system ^ Have procedures to prevent conflicts-of -interest

UZ\ Have a document control system

Have a contract review process

E Have procedures for sub -contracting tests and calibrations

l~l Have a documented procurement process

l~l Have a complaints/appeals process

£3 Have a system to control nonconforming testing and/or calibrations ^ Have a corrective/preventive action process

1^1 Have an effective recordkeeping process ^ Have documented record retention requirements ^ Conduct internal audits of its quality system ^ Have laboratory management review results of internal audits ^ Have qualified personnel ^ Have laboratory measurements traceable to national standards ^ Use effective sampling techniques ^ Have a process for handling/transport of test/calibration items ^ Participate in a proficiency testing program ^ Have adequate instrumentation facilities and equipment

Ensure adequate equipment maintenance/calibration

Attend program laboratory workshops/conferences ^ Maintain other or related accreditations/approvals

STANDARD (S) WITH WHICH PROGRAM

CONFORMS

No ^ Don't know ^ Yes

PROGRAM RECOGNITION/MUTUAL

RECOGNITION ARRANGEMENTS

None

.

58
DATE RECEIVED: 08/01

DEPARTMENT /AGENCY

WASHINGTON STATE, DEPARTMENT OF LABOR AND INDUSTRIES

ADDRESS

P.O. Box 44460, Olympia, WA 98504-4460

PHONE: 360-902-5249 INTERNET URL: N/A

FAX: 360-902-5229 E-MAIL: Fulr235@lni.wa.gov

NAME OF PROGRAM: Accreditation as an Electrical Testing Laboratory.

PROGRAM DESCRIPTION: Approval of laboratories to perform field evaluations or list

electrical equipment that will be acceptable in the State of Washington

.

DATE PROGRAM STARTED: 1935 .

FIELDS OF TESTING: PI Acoustic and Vibration Testing O Mechanical Testing

Biological Testing Metrology

l~l Chemical Testing O Nondestructive Testing ^ Electrical Testing Optics and Photometry

Ionizing Radiation Thermal Testing

Other

CATEGORIES OF PRODUCTS

COVERED BY THE PROGRAM:

Not available.

NUMBER OF LABS ACCREDITED/

APPROVED

9 as of June 15, 2001.

ACCREDITAT I ON/ AP P ROVAL VALID FOR

Valid for 5 years for OSHA Nationally Recognized Testing Laboratories

(NRTLs) , and one year for non-NRTL's.

NUMBER OF ASSESSORS

8 .

MANDATORY ASSESSOR

QUALIFICATIONS

NO ^ Yes, as prescribed by RCW 19.28 or WAC 296-46A,

296-402A. Qualifications available upon

request

.

PARTICIPATION FEE

No 0 Yes

FEE SCHEDULE AVAILABLE

No 0 Yes. The Fee Schedule is published on the

inernet

at www.lni.wa.gov/scs/electrical

PROGRAM HAS AN APPEALS PROCEDURE: NO £3 Yes. Appeals are made to the State Electrical

Advisory Board - State of Washington.

PROGRAM HAS A LOGO

0 No Yes

PROGRAM IS OPEN TO LABORATORIES

^ All U.S. Private Sector All U.S. Government

0 All Foreign Private Sector All Foreign Government

Other

AVAILABILITY OF PUBLISHED LIST OF DIRECTORIES AVAILABLE:

No Yes. It's available on the website at www . lni . wa . gov/ scs/electrical

.

availability of assessment

criteria/procedures :

It's available on the website at www. lni . wa . . gov/scs/electrical

.

59
approved/accredited laboratory

mandated requirements: ^ Be a legal entity ^ Be financially stable ^ Be independent of mfrs . /suppliers of products tested,

[x] Have an effective quality system ^ Have procedures to prevent conf licts-of - interest ^ Have a document control system

l~l Have a contract review process ^ Have procedures for sub-contracting tests and calibrations

l~l Have a documented procurement process

l~l Have a complaints/appeals process ^ Have a system to control nonconforming testing and/or calibrations ^ Have a corrective/preventive action process ^ Have an effective recordkeeping process ^ Have documented record retention requirements ^ Conduct internal audits of its quality system ^ Have laboratory management review results of internal audits

[3 Have qualified personnel ^ Have laboratory measurements traceable to national standards ^ Use effective sampling techniques

|~l Have a process for handling/transport of test/calibration items ^ Participate in a proficiency testing program

Have adequate instrumentation facilities and equipment

Ensure adequate equipment maintenance/calibration

l~] Attend program laboratory workshops/conferences

Maintain other or related accreditations/approvals

STANDARD ( "5 ) WITH WHICH PROGRAM

CONFORMS

U No |_J Don't know ^ Yes, those of the International

Standards Organization (ISO) , and

the Department of Labor's

Occupational Safety and Health

Administration's (OSHA) Nationally

Recognized Testing Laboratory

(NRTL) Program.

PROGRAM RECOGNITION/MUTUAL

RECOGNITION ARRANGEMENTS

Not applicable.

60
DATE RECEIVED: 07/01

DEPARTMENT /AGENCY

WYOMING DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, LUST/AUST

PROGRAM THROUGH AMERICAN ASSOCIATION FOR LABORATORY

ACCREDITATION [A2LA]

ADDRESS : Laust Remidiation Program Principle, 122 W 25th Street, 4W, Herschler

Bldg., Cheyenne, WY 82002

PHONE: 307-777-7077 INTERNET URL: N/A

.

FAX: 307-777-5973 E-MAIL: khalvoOstate . wy . us

NAME OF PROGRAM: A2LA laboratory accreditation program for 1UST/AUST Program.

PROGRAM DESCRIPTION: Laboratory Accreditation.

DATE PROGRAM STARTED: 2001

.

FIELDS OF TESTING: Acoustic and Vibration Testing Mechanical Testing

Biological Testing Metrology

Chemical Testing Nondestructive Testing

Electrical Testing Optics and Photometry

Ionizing Radiation Thermal Testing

Other Environmental

CATEGORIES OF PRODUCTS

COVERED BY THE PROGRAM:

Available through A2LA.

NUMBER OF LABS ACCREDITED/

APPROVED

Available through A2LA.

ACCREDITATION/APPROVAL

VALID FOR

Available through A2LA.

NUMBER OF ASSESSORS: Available through A2LA.

MANDATORY ASSESSOR

QUALIFICATIONS

No ^ Yes, A2LA requirements available from A2LA.

PARTICIPATION FEE

No ^ Yes, available from A2LA.

FEE SCHEDULE AVAILABLE: No Yes, available from A2LA.

PROGRAM HAS AN APPEALS PROCEDURE: No E Yes, available through A2LA.

PROGRAM HAS A LOGO: S No Yes

PROGRAM IS OPEN TO LABORATORIES : S All U.S. Private Sector ^ All U.S. Government

£3 All Foreign Private Sector ^ All Foreign Government

Other

AVAILABILITY OF PUBLISHED LIST OF

LABORATORIES :

No Yes

availability of assessment

criteria/procedures :

Available through A2LA.

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approved/accredited laboratory

mandated requirements:

13 Be a legal entity ^ Be financially stable

[x] He independent of mf rs . /suppl iers of products tested.

13 Have an effective quality system ^ Have procedures to prevent conflicts-of - interest

[x] Have a document control system

£<] Have a contract review process

13 Have procedures for sub -contracting tests and calibrations

13 Have a documented procurement process

E*] Have a complaints/appeals process

13 Have a system to control nonconforming testing and/or calibrations

13 Have a corrective/preventive action process

13 Have an effective recordkeeping process

[x] Have documented record retention requirements

13 Conduct internal audits of its quality system

Have laboratory management review results of internal audits

13 Have qualified personnel

13 Have laboratory measurements traceable to national standards

Use effective sampling techniques

['] ll.i vc , i | )i (H'l-r.n loi hand 1 i n<)/t i an spot 1 ..1 1 /.m 1 il.i .it i . .n it* mum 13 Participate in a proficiency testing program

Have adequate instrumentation facilities and equipment

13 Ensure adequate equipment maintenance/calibration

13 Attend program laboratory workshops/conferences

Maintain other or related accreditations/approvals

STANDARD (S) WITH WHICH PROGRAM

CONFORMS

G No Don't know Yes, available through A2LA.

PROGRAM RECOGNITION/MUTUAL

RECOGNITION ARRANGEMENTS

None

.

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APPENDIX I - INDICES

Index Page

State /Local/Municipal Accreditation/Designation

Systems. 65

Index by Field of Testing 67

Index by Product/Service Categories Covered by Each Program.. 69

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INDEX OF STATE/LOCAL/MUNICIPAL ACCREDITATION/DESIGNATION

SYSTEMS

State Pages

Alabama Department of Environmental Management [ADEM] 9

California State Department of Health Services 1

california, clty of los angeles 1 3

Florida Division of State Fire Marshal 1

5

Florida - Miami- Dade Product Control Division 1

Georgia Environmental Protection Division 19

Kansas - Department of Health & Environment - Laboratory Improvement Program (#1 ) 21

Kansas - Department of Health & Environment - Laboratory Improvement Program (#2) 23

Kansas - Department of Health & Environment - Laboratory Improvement Program (#3) 25

Kansas - Department of Health & EnvironmentLaboratory Improvement Program (#4) 27

Kentucky Department for Environmental Protection,

Drinking Water Branch 29

Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality 31

Louisiana Department of Health & Hospitals,

Office of Public Health 33

Minnesota Department of Agriculture,

Agronomy/plant protection incident response program 35

Minnesota Department of Agriculture,

Laboratory Services Division 37

New Hampshire Department of Environmental Service 39

New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection 41

New Mexico Environmental Department - Drinking Water Bureau 43

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New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets,

Division of Milk Control 45

New York - The City of New York - Department of Buildings -

Materials and Equipment Acceptance Division [MEA] 47

North Carolina Department of Insurance, Office of State Fire Marshal

andN.C. Building Code Council 49

Ohio Board of Building Standards 51

Ohio, City of Cleveland, Department of Community Development,

Division of Building and Housing 53

Oregon - THREE-AGENCY Program - Department of Environmental Quality,

Department of Agriculture, Department of Human Services (Health Div.) 55

Virginia, City of Richmond, Department of Public Utilities; Environmental management Services Div. 57

Washington State, Department of Labor and Industries 59

Wyoming Department of Environmental Quality, LUST/AUST Program

Through American Association for Laboratory Accreditation [A2LA] 61

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INDEX BY FIELD OF TESTING7

Field of Testing8 Page

5.1 Acoustics and Vibration Testing 11, 51, 53

5.2 Biological Testing 1 1, 21, 23, 25, 27, 29, 31, 33, 37, 39, 41, 47, 55, 57

5.3 Chemical Testing 9, 1 1, 15, 21, 23, 25, 27, 29, 31, 33, 35, 37, 39, 41, 47,

51, 53, 55, 57

5.4 Electrical Testing 13, 15,47, 49, 51, 53, 59

5.5 Ionizing Radiation 11, 31, 39,41

5.6 Mechanical Testing 13,47, 49,51,53

5.7. Metrology 47

5.8 Nondestructive Testing 51, 53, 57

5.9 Optics and Photometry

5.10 Thermal Testing 15,41,47, 51, 53

Other*

• Sanitation

• Hurricane Protection

• Environmental

• Whole Effluent Toxicity

• Regulatory Certification of Drinking Water

Compliance Analysis

• Milk Testing

• 11

• 17

• 19, 61

• 39

• 43

• 45

7 Includes requirements for New Mexico and Wyoming. These states do not accredit

laboratories directly, but rely on private sector laboratory accreditation

programs

.

Categories from E 1224-94 Standard Guide for Categorizing Fields of Testing for

Laboratory Accreditation Purposes "5. Part One - Testing Technology (Fields of

Testing)

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INDEX OF PRODUCT/SERVICE CATEGORIES COVERED BY EACH

PROGRAM

Products/Services Tested^ Page

Acoustics and Vibration Testing:

• f\ ^8 {^nnctni prion A/fatpnulQ Jl, 51 -J53J

w IlCalLil Ovl VllVo 1 1 1 1

X>IUlUglC4I 1 cSUIlg.

• Air 9^ 41

w UlCalll .r\lV^LJIHJl ^ i

w J-/1 lllfvlllfci VV alvl 0 11 70 11 41 41

•w n a (\ T^nicrc \J.O\J L/lUgo 11

w ILIlVlIUIlIIXCilLal DlUlU^y 1Qi", ji, 11 41hi, jj

w Ila/al UUUb VV aolC 11 41

• S / S T—1

• i mq ti xllniHif^c J.Z,^> riUIIlali OlUUiL-1

w 1VI ILK "17 41 4S

• .TCMidU.Ci IVCMUUCo i i 1 1

• OilCllllMl oallllallUll 1 1 1

91 41

A• \A/ W O C t^H^O t"P* T* dolCWalCl 1111, J>^7, 1Q 41"1, J'S7

L^ncinicai icsung.

• /\IbUIl 111 VCMli^aLlUilb rUldlML 11 JS

• DXCaLIl /\1L,UI1U1 £,911

• o.zo v^onsirucLion iviaieridib 17 41 47 4Q S1 SI

• Drinking Water Q 7"? 7Q 11 41 41 S7 y, zj, zy, jj, hi, tj, j /

w \J.J\J 1/1 Uto 27

• 6.45 Environmental Testing 19, 31,41, 55, 61

• Hazardous Waste 11,41

• Human Studies 25

• Insecticides Agricultural 35

• Milk 37

• Pesticides Residues 11

9 Paragraph numbers refer to listings in ASTM E1224-94 "Standard Guide for

Categorizing Fields of Capability for Laboratory Accreditation Purposes"

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• Snelliisn Sanitation 1

1

• Waste Water 11 11 in A 1 C7 1 1 , 23, 39, 41, 5 /

Electrical Testing:

• Arson Investigations Forensic 1 c Id

• 6.28 Construction Materials 1 1 CI CI CO

1 /, M, 53, 1>9 • Construction Materials & Equipment 11 /1"7 ACi Cfl

1 3, 4 / . 49, 59

Ionizing Radiation:

• hnvuonmentai testing 11 A 1 31,41

• Health Services ii in

1 1, 39

Mechanical Testing:

• 6.28 Construction Materials 17

• Environmental Testing 61

• Structural Steel, wood, concrete, roofing, glass,

insulation, etc. 13,47,49

Metrology:

• Construction Testing Equipment A 1 CI CI 43, M, 53

Nondestructive Testing:

• 6.28 Construction Materials C 1 CI C"7 5 1 , 53, j / upucs ana .rnoiomeiry.

Thermal Testing:

• Arson Investigations Forensic 15

• 6.28 Construction Materials 17, 47, 51, 53

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APPENDIX II: FORMAT USED FOR EACH ENTRY

DATE RECEIVED: Date Material Received from State/Local Government Agency

Department/Agency: The name of the responsible office/agency/ department, as well as its address, telephone, telex, and fax numbers, internet URL address, and

e-mail address (if available).

Name of Program: Name of the program or part of the program responsible for laboratory

accreditation or designation.

Program Description: Brief description of the program's mission, scope, and intent.

Date Program was Started: The date the program was established.

Fields of Testing: The fields of testing covered by the program as listed in ASTM E

1224-94 Standard Guide for Categorizing Fields of Capability for

Laboratory Accreditation Purposes and/or other fields as indicated by

the agency.

Categories of Products Covered by the Program: The products, services, installations, etc., which laboratories are accredited or designated to test, examine, inspect, etc.

Number of Labs Accredited/Approved: The number of labs accredited as of a specified date.

How long is accreditation/approval valid? The period of time for which an accreditation or designation is valid.

How often is accreditation/approval reissued? The period of time after which all or part of the accreditation/designation process must be repeated.

How many assessors do you have? The number of individuals/organizations that conduct or are eligible to conduct laboratory accreditation/designation assessments.

Are there any mandatory assessors' qualifications?

Yes No

Any educational, training and/or experience requirements for the individuals/organizations as a prerequisite for performing laboratory

accreditation/designation assessments.

If Yes, how may a copy be obtained? Information on how a copy of any mandatory assessor qualification standards or requirements may be obtained.

Is there a fee to participate? Yes No Charges or cost reimbursement fees required from a laboratory seeking

accreditation/ designation.

Is there fee schedule? Yes No

If Yes, how may a copy be obtained?

Existence of a formal schedule of fees and other charges for accreditation/designation services. If such as schedule exists, how a copy can be obtained.

Can accreditation/approval decisions be

appealed?

Yes No If Yes, to whom is the appeal made?

Existence of an appeals process/procedures used to review appeals and

other complaints regarding actions taken by the program or by the designated/accredited laboratories. If such a process exists, the name of

the individual or body to whom such an appeal may be made.

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Logo: Does your program have a logo or mark?

Yes No If Yes, please describe.

Determination of the existence of a logo, mark or similar symbol,

which identifies the accreditation/designation status of a laboratory. If such a logo, mark or similar symbol exists, the terms under which

accredited/designated laboratories may use it.

Is your program open to (Check as appropriate:

AH U.S. Private Sector Laboratories

All U.S. Government Laboratories

All Foreign Private Sector Laboratories

All Foreign Government Laboratories

Other: (Please List)

Whether the accreditation or designation system is open to U.S. independent testing labs; profit and/or nonprofit private sector labs; federal labs; other state, local and municipal government labs; and/or

private or governmental foreign labs.

Do you publish lists or directories of

laboratories?

Yes No If Yes, please provide a copy or title and information on availability:

Availability of directories/lists of accredited or designated laboratories or directories/lists of approved or acceptable products. If copies could

not be provided with response, the title of the publication with

information on how it may be obtained.

Where can your assessment criteria/procedures

be obtained?

The documents containing the procedures or criteria used by the accrediting agency, (including referenced international, federal and

non-government standards, specifications and test methods) that define

conditions/ requirements for accreditation or designation and

information on how such documents can be obtained.

An approved/accredited laboratory must: (Please

check as appropriate)

Conditions/requirements must be met by accredited/designated laboratories:

-Be A Legal Entity -Be Financially Stable -Be Independent Of Manufacturers/Suppliers Of Products Tested -Have An Effective Quality System

-Have Procedures To Prevent Conflicts-Of-Interest -Have A Document Control System

-Have A Contract Review Process -Have Procedures For Sub-Contracting Tests And Calibrations -Have A Documented Procurement Process -Have A Complaints/Appeals Process -Have A System To Control Nonconforming Testing And/Or Calibrations -Have A Corrective/Preventive Action Process -Have An Effective Recordkeeping -Have Documented Record Retention Requirements -Conduct Internal Audits Of Its Quality System

-Have Laboratory Management Review Results Of Internal Audits -Have Qualified Personnel -Have Laboratory Measurements Traceable To National Standards (Where

Applicable) -Use Effective Sampling Techniques -Have A Process For Handling/Transport Of Test/Calibration Items

-Participate In A Proficiency Testing Program

-Have AHenuate Instnimpntation FaHlitiP's And Fnninmpnf

-Ensure Adequate Equipment

-Maintenance/Calibration -Attend Program Laboratory Workshops/ Conferences

-Maintain Other Or Related Accreditation's/ Approvals

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Are your requirements for laboratories

comparable to those in any other state, national, or international standard?

Yes No Don't Know

If Yes, please identify the state(s)/standard:

Comparability of program's requirements to those in specific state, national or international programs/standards, including the

identification of those programs/standards.

Does your program operate in conformance with

any national or international standard: Yes

No Don't Know

If yes, please specify the standard:

Conformance of program's requirements to any national or

international standard and the identity of such standard.

Is your program recognized by or do you have

any mutual recognition arrangements with any

federal, state (other than your own), foreign

government agency or private sector organization? (Please identify)

Determination if there are any national, international, private sector or government mutual recognition arrangements or other recognition that affects the status of accredited/approved laboratories. If such exists, identification of each arrangement/recognition.

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APPENDIX III

INFORMATION AND PUBLICATIONS

AVAILABLE FROM

Standards Services Division

National Institute of Standards and Technology

Gaithersburg, Maryland 20899-2100

(See last pagefor ordering information)

REPORTS ON THE U.S. STANDARDS SYSTEM

[Note: A list of U.S. private sector standards developing organizations is available at: http://www.nssn.org/acrodesc.html]

Proceedings ofthe NIST Centennial Standards Symposium - Standards in the Global Economy: Past, Present, and

Future (NIST SP974)

In honor of its 100th anniversary, the National Institute of Standards and Technology sponsored the NIST Centennial

Standards Symposium on March 7, 2001. Representatives of the public and private sector celebrated the role that NIST has

played in standards in a variety of industry sectors and partnership with numerous organizations. This publication is a compilation of speeches and presentations from multiple speakers on various standards-related topics. Order from NIST by

#PB 2002-101061.

A Guide to Documentary Standards (NISTIR 6802)

This Guide is intended to provide information on the U.S. standards system, entities within that system, and different types of

documentary standards. It includes descriptions of performance and design standards; voluntary consensus standards; defense standards; mandatory standards; National Institute of Justice (NIJ) standards; Federal standards; defacto standards; industry standards; consortia standards; and, international standards. In addition, the Guide includes information on the implementation of the National Technology Transfer and Advance Act (NTTAA) and on the link between standards and

conformity assessment. Order from NTIS by #PB 2001-109032.

The ABC's ofStandards-Related Activities in the United States (T4BSIR 87-3576)

This report is an introduction to voluntary standardization, product certification and laboratory accreditation for readers not

fully familiar with these topics. It stresses some of the more important aspects of these fields; furnishes the reader with both

historical and current information on these topics; describes the importance and impact of the development and use of

standards; and serves as background for using available documents and services. Order from NTIS by #PB 87-224309.

Standards Activities of Organizations in the United States (NIST SP 806, 1996 Edition).

The directory identifies and describes activities of over 700 U.S. public and private sector organizations, which develop,

publish, and revise standards; participate in this process; or identify standards and make them available through information

centers or distribution channels. The revision covers activities related to both mandatory and voluntary U.S. standards. It also contains a subject index and related listings that cover acronyms and initials, defunct bodies and organizations with name

changes. Order from NTIS by #PB 97-124135/AS.

Toward a National Standards Strategy - Conference Report (NISTIR 6290)

This more complete report of the September 23, 1998 Summit Proceedings contains full texts, figures, and such background

papers as were provided by the speakers; they are presented in the order shown on the agenda. Transcriptions of comments

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and questions from the floor and the ensuing panelist responses are interspersed appropriately. Information about the speakers appears in Appendix A; the list of Conference attendees may be found in Appendix B; and a glossary of acronyms is provided in Appendix C. Order from NTIS by #PB 99-129629.

Toward a National Standards Strategy - Conference Summary Report (NISTIR 6259)

On September 23, 1998, the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) and the American National Standards

Institute (ANSI) co-hosted a summit conference, 'Toward a National Standards Strategy to Meet Global Needs.' NIST

Director Ray Kammer and ANSI President Sergio Mazza co-chaired a program that featured keynote addresses by Deputy

Secretary of Commerce Robert Mallet and Dana Mead, Chairman and CEO of Tenneco and World Standards Day Chairman;

a luncheon address by Evangelos Vardakas, Director, Directorate B, Legislation and Standardization, Telematics Networks,

Directorate General (DG)-III: Industrial Affairs, European Commission; three panels comprised of standards experts from

industry and government; and discussions of comments and questions raised by some of the 339 registered participants.

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REPORTS ON THE U.S. CONFORMITY ASSESSMENT SYSTEM

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ABC's ofthe U.S. Conformity Assessment System (NISTIR 6014)

This report is designed to provide the reader with an introduction to conformity assessment and information on how the various conformity assessment activities are interlinked. It highlights some of the field's more important aspects and serves

as background for using available documents and services. Order from NTIS by #PB 97-197107.

The ABC'S of Certification Activities in the United States (NBSIR 88-3821)

This report, a sequel to NBSIR 87-3576, The ABC'S of Standards-Related Activities in the United States, provides an

introduction to certification for readers not entirely familiar with this topic. It highlights some of the more important aspects

of this field, furnishes the reader with information necessary to make informed purchases, and serves as background for using

available documents and services. Order from NTIS by #PB 88-239793.

The U.S. Certification System from a Government Perspective (NISTIR 6077)

This report is designed to provide the reader with an introduction to the U.S. certification system from a governmental

perspective. It highlights some of the relationships that exist between federal and state agencies and the private sector and

discusses some of the history and philosophy behind the U.S. system. Order from NTIS by #PB 98-104086.

Directory ofFederal Government Certification and Related Programs

(NIST SP 739, 1999 Edition)

This fourth edition describes federal government procurement and regulatory programs that may affect product and services

in the marketplace. Entries describe the scope and nature of each program, contact points, testing and inspection practices, standards used, methods of identification and enforcement, reciprocal recognition or acceptance of certification and other

relevant details. The entries also describe assessment procedures used by federal agencies to provide assurance that the products and services regulated or procured by federal agencies have the required characteristics and/or perform in a specific manner. The methods used by federal agencies to assure conformance can be very different than those traditionally

employed by the private sector and by third party certifiers. Order from NTIS by #PB 99-154825.

Directory of U.S. Private Sector Product Certification Programs

(NIST SP 903, 2001 Edition)

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This revision presents information on 122 private sector groups in the United States that engage in product certification

activities. Entries describe the type and purpose of each organization, the nature of the activity, a pictorial representation of

the organization's mark (if available), products certified, standards used, certification requirements, any accreditation or recognition by a U.S. or foreign private sector or government agency, availability of services, methods of cost determination,

and other relevant details. Order from NTIS by #PB 2001-102896.

Semi-Annual Listing: North American Quality System Registration Organizations (NAQSRO) (NISTIR 6515)

This semi-annual listing provides information on organizations that have informed NIST about their quality system

registration according to the ASQ Q-9000 series, QS-9000, ISO 14000 (EMS) or equivalent criteria for the United States, Canada and Mexico. Copies are available from the Technical Standards Activities Program at (301) 975-4029, fax: (301) 975-5414; e-mail - tsap(5jnist.gov. It is also available at the following web site: http://ts.nist.gov/gsip, go to 'Related Information', and click on 'ISO 9000 information.'

Environmental Management Systems Voluntary Project Evaluation Guidance

(NISTIR 6120)

The intent of this document is to provide a framework for the collection of information of value to regulatory agencies and

others interested in determining the impact in several key areas of environmental management systems based on ISO 14001.

Order from NTIS by #PB 98-128890.

NVCASE Program Handbook: Procedures for Obtaining NIST Recognition as an Accreditor (NISTIR 6440)

This document provides detailed information regarding the National Voluntary Conformity Assessment Systems Evaluation

Program (NVCASE) evaluation requirements leading to an organization obtaining NIST recognition as an authorized

accreditation body under provisions of certain other agency programs or specified Mutual Recognition Agreements with

other countries or geographic areas. NVCASE covers three basic types of accreditors: 1) laboratory; 2) product certifier; and

3) quality system registrar. Order from NTIS by #PB 2000-101337.

Laboratory Accreditation in the United States (NISTIR 4576)

This report, a companion to NBSIR 87-3576 The ABC'S of Standards-Related Activities in the United States and NBSIR 88- 3821 The ABC'S of Certification Activities in the United States , is designed to provide information on laboratory

accreditation to readers who are new to this field. It discusses some of the more significant facets of this topic, provides

information necessary to make informed decisions on the selection and use of laboratories, and serves as background for using other available documents and services. Order from NTIS by #PB 91-194495.

National Voluntary Laboratory Accreditation Program (NVLAP) Directory

(NIST SP 810)

This annual directory lists laboratories that have been found to be competent to perform certain tests or calibrations as

specified. These laboratories are allowed to use the NVLAP logo on their test or calibration certificates or reports, which

implies that the processes used to achieve the tests or calibrations have been evaluated by NVLAP as being technically

adequate when performed under the conditions specified in the laboratories' quality manuals and associated documentation.

Copies are available from NVLAP at (301) 975-4016; fax: (301) 926-2884 or e-mail - nvlap(a)nist.gov. A listing of

accredited laboratories, updated quarterly, is available on the NVLAP website at http://ts.nist.gov/nvlap.

Directory ofFederal Government Laboratory Accreditation/ Designation Programs (NIST SP 808)

This directory provides updated information on 3 1 federal government laboratory accreditation and similar type programs

conducted by the federal government. These programs, which include some type of assessment regarding laboratory

capability, designate sets of laboratories or other entities to conduct testing to assist federal agencies in carrying out their responsibilities. The directory also lists 13 other federal agency programs of possible interest, including programs involving very limited laboratory assessment and programs still under development. Order from NTIS by #PB 91-167379.

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Directory ofProfessional/Trade Organization Laboratory Accreditation/Designation Programs (NIST SP 831, 1999

Edition)

This update is a guide to laboratory accreditation and similar types of programs conducted by professional and trade organizations. These programs accredit or designate laboratories or other entities to assist private sector professional

societies, trade associations, related certification bodies, their membership, as well as government agencies, in carrying out

their responsibilities. This accreditation or designation is based on an assessment of the capability of the laboratory to conduct the testing. However, the nature of the assessment varies considerably by organization and program. Order from

NTIS by #PB 2000-100398.

Directory ofState and Local Government Laboratory Accreditation/Designation Programs (NIST SP 815)

This directory provides updated information on 2 1 state and 1 1 local government laboratory accreditation and similar type programs. These programs, which include some type of assessment regarding laboratory capability, designate private sector

laboratories or other entities to conduct testing to assist state and local government agencies in carrying out their responsibilities. Entries describe the scope and nature of each program, laboratory assessment criteria and procedures used in the program, products and fields of testing covered, program authority, and other relevant details. Order from NTIS by

#PB 92-108968.

A Selective Review of Testing Laboratory Accreditation Movements in the United States (NIST GCR 98-740)

In conjunction with a cooperative effort by the Laboratory Accreditation Working Group (LAWG), consisting of public and

private sector entities that call for laboratories to be accredited, the affected laboratories, and accreditation bodies, the author has conducted a selective review of a number of previous attempts to systemize laboratory accreditation activities in the United States. In conclusion, a number of recommendations are made for the developing National Cooperation on

Laboratory Accreditation (NACLA), the proposed formal structure to succeed the planning organization, LAWG. Order

from NTIS by #PB 99-175606.

Report on the Open Forum on Establishment ofthe National Council for Laboratory Accreditation (NACLA) at the

National Institute ofStandards and Technology January 7, 1997 (NISTIR 6008)

The forum was jointly sponsored by NIST, ACIL (formerly the American Council of Independent Laboratories), and the American National Standards Institute (ANSI). More than 300 representatives from private industry and the government

attended it. The purpose of the Forum was to discuss a proposal to establish the National Council for Laboratory

Accreditation (NACLA), which would be a cooperative partnership between the public and private sectors designed to provide a national infrastructure for laboratory accreditation in the United States. Order from NTIS by #PB 97-158133.

Examination ofLaboratory Accreditation Programs in the United States and the Potential Role for a National Laboratory

Accreditation System (NIST GCR 97-714)

This report presents an initial study of existing U.S. laboratory accreditation programs, with a focus on government

programs, particularly at the Federal level. The study was conducted in two phases: Phase I established categories of existing

laboratory accreditation programs in the Federal government, at the state and local level, and in the private sector. Phase II compared technical standards used by five Federal government laboratory accreditation programs with general standards for laboratory accreditation established by ISO. Order from NTIS by #PB 97-167365.

Proceedings ofthe Open Forum on Laboratory Accreditation at the National Institute ofStandards and Technology

October 13. 1995 (NIST SP 902)

The American National Standards Institute and ACIL requested that NIST work with them in an informal Laboratory

Accreditation working group (LAWG) to evaluate the current situation in laboratory accreditation in the United States. This

group sponsored a forum to hear reports from various sectors and to arrive at some consensus on the need to improve the current situation and infrastructure for laboratory accreditation in the United States. Order from NTIS by #PB 96-210141 .

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REPORTS ON THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE NATIONAL TECHNOLOGY

TRANSFER AND ADVANCEMENT ACT (NTTAA)

[Note: Additional information on the NTTAA is available at: http;//standards.gov/ and at: http://ts.nist.gov/ts/htdocs/210/nttaa/nttaa.htm]

The National Technology Transfer and Advancement Act - Plan for Implementation (NISTIR 5967)

The National Technology Transfer and Advancement Act (P.L. 104-1 13) gives NIST responsibility to coordinate standards and conformity assessment activities with other Federal agencies, state and local governments, and with the private sector. Congress required NIST to submit a plan for implementing the coordination activities. Specific activities in strategic standards management, responsiveness to international trade concerns, greater use of voluntary standards, and conformity assessment procedures are described. Responsibilities of governments, standards developers, and private sector interests are outlined, as are a number of specific tasks. Order from NTIS by #PB 97-153001 .

Towards Strategic Management ofStandards Activities at NIST (NISTIR 6292)

This paper describes strategic standards management, its use by U.S. companies, and the potential use of this important

methodology by DoC/NIST and other government agencies. It also describes the role of NIST's Standards Advisory

Committee (SAC) in defining a plan that each NIST Operating Unit (OU) can tailor to manage its own standards activities, and other agencies can similarly adopt. A checklist is provided for use by NIST OUs as they set priorities and implement

activities in support of the standards-related work associated with their missions. This checklist can also be adapted for use by other Federal agencies. Order from NTIS by #PB 99-127896 .

Using Voluntary Standards in the Federal Government (NISTIR 6086)

This report is a compilation of presentations given at a NIST-sponsored conference held on September 8, 1997 to foster better understanding among Federal agencies of the private sector standardization process. The conference took place as part of a major effort by NIST to implement the National Technology Transfer and Advancement Act which gives NIST responsibility

to coordinate standards and conformity assessment activities with other Federal agencies, state and local governments, and

with the private sector. Order from NTIS by #PB 98-110281 .

Guidelines for NIST StaffParticipating in Voluntary Standards Developing Organizations' Activities (NISTIR 6778)

These guidelines were prepared by the NIST, Standards Services Division (SSD that coordinates the formulation and implementatio

of the voluntary standards and conformity assessment policies of the federal government. A revision of the October 1989 guidelines

this document provides guidance and background for NIST staff considering or beginning participation in voluntary standards

activities and NIST managers who support these activities. Order from NTIS by #PB 2002-106711).

Annual Report to the Office ofManagement and Budget on the Implementation ofOMB Circular A-119 and P.L. 104-113

This report describes the progress that Federal agencies have made in the use of voluntary consensus standards and

participation in standardization activities. It also highlights some examples of agency's interactions with private-sector

voluntary consensus standards bodies, agency's use of government unique standards, and the activities of the Interagency

Committee on Standards Policy. It discusses the National Institute of Standards and Technology's efforts in coordinating

Federal agencies standards-related activities including interactions with key private sector organizations. Copies of the

latest and past reports are available at the following web site: http://ts.nist.gov/ssd, select 'National Technology

Transfer and Advancement Act (NTTAA)', click on 'NTTAA Library'.

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REPORTS ON INTERNATIONAL STANDARDS AND CONFORMITY

ASSESSMENT SYSTEMS

A Review of U.S. Participation in the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) and the International

Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) (NISTIR 6492)

This report describes the role of international standards, their importance in world trade, and the extent of U.S. participation

in the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) and the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) over the 32-year period from 1966 to 1998. To the extent possible, a comparison of U.S. exports with U.S. participation in the ISO

and IEC is provided. Mention is also made of the World Trade Organization's Agreement on Technical Barriers to Trade. Order from NTIS by #PB 2000-105984.

Directory ofInternational and Regional Organizations Conducting Standards-Related Activities (NIST SP 767)

This directory contains information on 338 international and regional organizations, which conduct standardization,

certification, laboratory accreditation, or other standards-related activities. It describes their work in these areas, as well as the scope of each organization, national affiliations of members, U.S. participants, restrictions on membership, and the

availability of any standards in English. Order from NTIS by #PB 89-221147 or Giobal Engineering Documents by

Order #Cat.SP767.

ISO Environmental Management Standardization Efforts (NISTIR 5638-1)

This report describes the development of planned "environmental management" standards by the International Organization

for Standardization (ISO). These standards address management systems and the environmental aspects of products in the areas of life cycle assessment and labeling. The report outlines the current status of the ISO standards and also covers developments relating to third party certification of environmental management systems. Order from NTIS by #PB 96-

158662 . Updated information on this topic is also available on the following website:

http://ts.nist.gov/ts/htdocs/210/gsig/isol4.htm

Questions and Answers on Quality, the ISO 9000 Standard Series, Quality System Registration, and Related Issues (NISTIR 4721)

This report provides information on the development, content and application of the ISO 9000 standards to readers who are unfamiliar with these aspects of the standards. It attempts to answer some of the most commonly asked questions on quality;

quality systems; the content, application and revision of the ISO 9000 standards; quality system approval/registration;

European Community requirements for quality system approval/registration; and sources for additional help. Order from

NTIS by #PB 93-152080/AS. Updated information on this topic is also available on the following website:

http://ts.nist.gov/ts/htdocs/210/gsig/iso9000.htm

More Questions and Answers on the ISO 9000 Standard Series and Related Issues (NISTIR 5122)

This report, a sequel to NISTIR 4721, provides additional information on the ISO 9000 standards and related issues to readers unfamiliar with some of the new developments in this area. It attempts to answer additional questions on ISO 9000

standards related issues which NIST has received since the publication of NISTIR 4721 and identifies sources for further help

in this area. Order from NTIS by #PB 93-140689. Updated information on this topic is also available on the following

website: http://ts.nist.gov/ts/htdocs/210/gsig/iso9000.htm

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REPORTS ON REGIONAL STANDARDS AND CONFORMITY ASSESSMENT

SYSTEMS - EUROPEAN UNION

A Guide to EU Standards and Conformity Assessment (NIST SP 951)

This guide is an easy-to-use introductory reference for industry and government officials on the general principles and

concepts behind the European Union's (EU) "New Approach" laws and directives. It is designed to help business and

government officials understand the new laws, the EU's standardization process, and the relationship between the European

Commission and the European standardization bodies in the European Union. Order from NTIS by #PB 2000-105983.

Also available at the following web site: http://ts.nist.gov/ncsci, click on 'European Union.'

A Guide to the EU In vitro Diagnostic Medical Devices Directive (NIST GCR 01-81 7) This guide is an easy-to-use introductory reference for industry and government officials on the requirements of the European

Union's (EU) In vitro Diagnostic Medical Device Directive [Directive 98/79/EEC]. Order from NTIS by #PB 2001-

106308.

A Guide to the EUActive Implantable Medical Devices Directive (NIST GCR 01-816)

This guide is an easy-to-use introductory reference for industry and government officials on the requirements of the European

Union's (EU) Active Implantable Medical Device Directive [Directive 90/385/EEC]. Order from NTIS by # PB 2001-

106309.

A Guide to the EU Medical Device Directive (NIST GCR 01-815)

This guide is an easy-to-use introductory reference for industry and government officials on the requirements of the European

Union's (EU) Medical Device Directive (MDD) (93/42/ECC). Order from NTIS by #PB 2001-106759.

A Guide to the EU Machinery Directive (NIST GCR 01-814)

This guide is an easy-to-use introductory reference for industry and government officials on the requirements of the European

Union's (EU) Machinery Directive [Directive 98/37/EEC]. Order from NTIS by #PB 2001-105514.

A Guide to the EU Directive on Electromagnetic Compatibility (NIST GCR 01-813)

This guide is an easy-to-use introductory reference for industry and government officials on the requirements of the European

Union's (EU) Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) Directive [Directive 89/336/EEC]. Order from NTIS by #PB 2001-

105513.

A Guide to the EU Low Voltase Directive (NIST GCR 01-812)

This guide is an easy-to-use introductory reference for industry and government officials on the requirements of the European

Union's (EU) Low Voltage Directive (LVD) [Directive 73/23/EEC]. Order from NTIS by #PB 2001-107673.

A Guide to the EU Safety of Toys Directive (NIST GCR 01-823)

This report is an easy-to-use introductory reference for industry and government officials on the requirements of the European Union's (EU) Safety of Toys Directive [88/378/EEC]. It is designed to help business and government officials understand the purpose of the directive, its relationship to other directives, the essential requirements contained in the

directive, and the basic steps necessary for compliance. The guide offers explanations of such requirements as: the products

covered by the directive; particular risks associated with toys and specific guidelines for those risks; toy hygiene;

radioactivity toys; warnings and indications of precautions; and the use of standards. The guide contains the text of the

directive and a list of applicable standards. In addition, the guide references appropriate sections of NIST Special Publication

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951: A Guide to EU Standards and Conformity Assessment for further information on some of the generic conformity assessment concepts and requirements of the EU's New Approach. Order from NTIS by #PB 2001-109030.

A Guide to the EU Directive Concerning Liability for Defective Products (Product Liability Directive) (NIST GCR 01-824)

This guide is an easy-to-use introductory reference for industry and government officials on the requirements of the European

Union's (EU) Directive Concerning Liability for Defective Products (Product Liability Directive) [85/374/ECC]. Order

from NTIS by #PB 2001-109029.

A Guide to the EU Directive on General Product Safety (NIST GCR 01-825)

This guide is an easy-to-use introductory reference for industry and government officials on the requirements of the European

Union's (EU) Directive on General Product Safety [92/59/EEC]. Order from NTIS by #PB 2002-100126.

A Guide to the EU Directive on Radio Equipment and Telecommunications Terminal Equipment (NIST GCR 01-826)

This guide is an easy-to-use introductory reference for industry and government officials on the requirements of the European

Union's (EU) Directive on Radio Equipment and telecommunications Terminal Equipment (1999/5/EC). Order from NTIS

by #PB 2002-100125.

Standards Setting in the European Union - Standards Organizations and Officials in EU Standards Activities (NIST SP

891, 1997 Edition)

The guide is designed to help U.S. manufacturers, exporters, and other interested persons in locating contact points for important information on the development of standards and conformity assessment issues. The report includes a history of

the role of standards in the European Union (EU) and the latest information on the EU's harmonization directives for implementing the "New Approach" and the "Global Approach" for harmonizing technical regulations and standards to reduce

barriers to trade. Order from NTIS as #PB 97-153738.

Directory ofEuropean Regional Standards-Related Organizations (NIST SP 795)

This directory identifies more than 150 European regional organizations - both governmental and private - that engage in standards development, certification, laboratory accreditation and other standards-related activities, such as quality assurance.

Entries describe the type and purpose of each organization; acronyms; national affiliations of members; the nature of the standards-related activity; and other related information. Order from NTIS by #PB 91-107599 or Global Engineering

Documents by Order #Cat. 0258-3.

REPORTS ON REGIONAL STANDARDS AND CONFORMITY ASSESSMENT

SYSTEMS - ASIA-PACIFIC ECONOMIC COOPERATION (APEC)

An Overview ofthe Development of Technical Infrastructure in the Asia-Pacific Region: The Work of the Asia-Pacific

Economic Cooperation (APEC) Sub-committee on Standards and Conformance (SCSC) and the Specialist Regional

Bodies (SRBs) (NISTIR 6325)

The development and maintenance of an economy's standards and conformance technical infrastructure is critical to its economic health. By increasing the competence of its measurement and testing capabilities, in particular, an economy can

provide substantial benefits to its manufacturers and consumers. It is also better equipped to participate in the confidence

building requirements of the region to take advantage of increased trade opportunities. Technical infrastructure development

is a major focus of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation Sub-committee on Standards and Conformance and the Specialist

Regional Bodies, which work together closely to develop practical programs to assist this development. Order from NTIS

by #PB 99-142580.

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REPORTS ON REGIONAL STANDARDS AND CONFORMITY ASSESSMENT

SYSTEMS - THE AMERICAS

Free Trade Area ofthe Americas (FTAA) Conformity Assessment Infrastructure MIST SP 941)

This publication summarizes the status of the technical infrastructure for conformity assessment in the Americas. It provides

information about inspection and testing, product certification, quality system registration and laboratory accreditation for the countries that will comprise the Free Trade Area of the Americas. Order from NTIS by #PB 99-167447.

*** *Directory ofAccredited North American Quality System Reeistration Organizations (NAOSRO) (NISTIR 6515, 2002

Edition)

This semi-annual listing provides information on organizations that have informed NIST about their quality system

registration according to the ASQ Q-9000 series, QS-9000, ISO 14000 (EMS) or equivalent criteria for the United States, Canada and Mexico. Order from NTIS by PB2003-100541 (NISTIR 65 15 2002 ED) or Copies are available from the Standards Coordination and Conformity Group at (301) 975-4039, fax; (301) 975-5414;

e-mail - sccg@nist.gov. It is also available at the following web site; http://ts.nist.gov/gsig, go to 'Related

Information,' and click on 'ISO 9000 information.'

REPORTS ON FOREIGN NATIONAL STANDARDS AND CONFORMITY

ASSESSMENT SYSTEMS

Profiles ofNational Standards-Related Activities (NIST SP 912)

This directory describes the metrology, standardization, testing and quality (MSTQ) activities of more than 70 countries. Each entry includes basic data on the country's economy and trade; agencies and institutions responsible for metrology and

calibration, standards development, testing, product certification, quality and environmental system registration and

accreditation; and key contacts and information sources. Entries are formatted to facilitate access to specific

information. An introductory section provides general information on development of the directory and an overview of

world-wise MSTQ activities. Order from NTIS by #PB 97-169874/AS.

Survey on the Implementation ofISO/IEC Guide 25 by National Laboratory Accreditation Programs (NISTIR 5473)

ISO/TEC Guide 25, General Requirements for the Competence of Calibration and Testing Laboratories, has been used by

many laboratory accreditation programs worldwide to establish accreditation requirements designed to promote confidence in the calibrations and testing results of laboratories. National delegations to the International Laboratory Accreditation

Conference (ILAC) were surveyed to collect information on the implementation and supplementation of the requirements of

ISO/TEC Guide 25 within the context of their countries' laboratory accreditation programs. This report summarizes the

results of that survey and includes a bibliographic list of publications concerned with ISO/IEC Guide 25 implementation

complied from the information by the national delegations. Order from NTIS by #PB 94-210150.

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APPENDIX IV

OTHER LISTS OF STATE LABORATORY ACCREDITATION/DESIGNATION

BODIES OR RELATED ORGANIZATIONS

- LIST OF STATE NELAP RECOGNIZED ACCREDITING AUTHORITIES 87

- LIST OF CLIA STATE SURVEY AGENCIES 89

- LIST OF STATE GRADE A' MILK SANITATION PERSONNEL 97

- LIST OF STATE CERTIFICATION OFFICERS FOR DRINKING WATER

LABORATORIES 121

- LIST OF STATE CONTACT INFORMATION AVAILABLE FROM FEDERAL

AGENCIES 129

LIST OF MISC. STATE PROGRAMS 131

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r
LIST OF STATE NELAP RECOGNIZED ACCREDITING AUTHORITIES

Available at: http://www.epa.gov/ttn/nelac/nelapaa.html

TAT TFORNTA

Environmental

Laboratory

Accreditation Program

Dr. George

Kulasingam

T:510/540-2800

E: gkulasin@dhs.ca.gov

www.dhs.ca.gov/ps/ls/elap/elapindex.htm

caaainfo.pdf PDF(2.6K)

FLORIDA

FL Dept of Health, Bureau of

Laboratories

Mr. Stephen Arms

T:904/791-1502

F:904/791-1591

E: steve_arms@doh.state.fl.us

www.floridadep.org/labs/qa/dohforms.hrm

ILLINOIS FPA Div of Lab QA Section Mr. Jim Shaw

T:2 17/782-6455

F:2 17/524-0944

E: epa6109@epa.state.il.us

www.epa.state.il.us/labs/index.html

i j KANSAS

i

ICS TVnt nf Hpalth & Environment

Mr. Stan Sutton

T:785/296-1640

F:785/296-1641

E: ssutton@kdhe.state.ks.us

www.kdhe.state.ks.us/lipo/index.html

LOUISIANA

I A Dent of Health & Hospitals Mr. Louis Wales

T:504/568-5359

F:504/568-8057

E:lwales@dhh.state.la.us Not Available

LOUISIANA

LA Dept. of Environmental

Quality

Mr. Louis R C. Johnson

T:225/765-0582

F:225/765-2408

E:louisJ@deq.state.la.us

www.dcq.state.la.us

I NEW HAMPSHIRE

NH Environmental

Lab. Accreditation ProgramMr. Charles Dyer

T:603/271-2991

F:603/27 1-2997

E: c_dyer@des.state.nh.us

www.des.state.nh.us/nhelap

NEW JERSEY

Dept. of Environmental

Protection M Joseph Aiello

T:609/292-3950

F:609/777-1774

E: jaiello@dep.state.nj. us

njaainfo.pdf PDF

NEW YORK NY State Dept. of

Health

Dr. Kenneth

Jackson

T:5 18/485-5570

F:5 18/485-5568

E: jackson@wadsworth.org

www.wadsworth.org/labcert

OREGON Oregon Health

Division

Dr. Irene E. Ronning

T:503/229/5505

F:503/229-5682

E: irene.e.ronning@state.or. us www.deq.state. or.us/lab/ORELAP/orelap. htm

PENNSYLVANIA

Bureau of Labs,

Dept. of Environ.

Prot.

Mr. Richard

Sheibley

T:7 17/783-7 150 F:717/783-1502

E: rsheibley@state.pa.us www.dep. state. pa.us/dep/deputate/mts/bol

UTAH Utah Dept. of Health Mr. Dave

Mendenhall

T:80 1/584-8470 F:801/584-8501

E: dmendenh@doh.state. ut.us

hlunix.hl. state, ut.us/els/lamimp

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LIST OF

CLIA STATE SURVEY AGENCIES

(The Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments of 1988 (CLIA) program ensures quality

laboratory testing by requiring that all clinical laboratories must be properly certified to receive

Medicare or Medicaid payments)

(Available at: http://cms.hhs.gOv/clia/saaddres.asp#al)

REGION I - Boston

CLIA LABORATORY PROGRAM

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH

410 Capitol Avenue, MS#12HSR

PO BOX 340308

HARTFORD, CT 06134-0308

(860) 509-7400

FAX: (860) 509-7543

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH

CLINICAL LABORATORY PROGRAM

305 SOUTH STREET, RM. 224

JAMAICA PLAIN, MA 02130

(617) 983-6739

FAX: (617) 983-6740

CLIA LABORATORY PROGRAM

DIVISION OF FACILITIES REGULATION

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH

3 CAPITOL HILL

PROVIDENCE RI 02908

(401)222-4526

FAX: (401) 222-3999

CLIA LABORATORY PROGRAM

DIVISION OF LICENSING & CERTIFICATION

442 Civic Center Drive, Station #1

AUGUSTA ME 04330

(207) 287-9339

FAX: (207) 287-9304

CLIA LABORATORY PROGRAM

HEALTH FACILITIES ADMINISTRATION

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES

129 PLEASANT STREET

CONCORD, NH 03301

(603)271-4832

FAX: (603) 271-4968

VERMONT DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH

CLIA LABORATORY PROGRAM

108 CHERRY STREET

BURLINGTON, VT 05402-1 125

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(802) 652-4145

FAX: (802) 865-7701

REGION II - New York

CLINICAL LABORATORY IMPROVEMENT SERVICE

STATE OF NEW JERSEY

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH & SENIOR SERVICES

CN 360

TRENTON, NJ 08625-0360

(609) 292-0016

FAX: (609) 292-9285

STATE OF NEW YORK DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH

PHYSICIAN OFFICE LABORATORY EVALUATION PROGRAM

EMPIRE STATE PLAZA

PO BOX 509

ALBANY, NY 12201-0509

(518)485-5352

COMMONWEALTH OF PUERTO RICO

PUERTO RICO HEALTH DEPARTMENT

OFFICE OF CERTIFICATION & LICENSURE

FORMER-RUIZ SOLER HOSPITAL

ROAD NO. 2 BAYAMON, PR 00619

(787) 782-0120 Ext. 2222

***** FOR LABS IN VIRGIN ISLANDS (48) DIRECT THEM TO NEW YORK RO (33)*

REGION III - Philadelphia

OFFICE OF HEALTH FACILITIES

LICENSING AND CERTIFICATION

2055 LIMESTONE ROAD, SUITE 200

WILMINGTON, DE 19808

(302) 653-2870

DEPARTMENT OF CONSUMER & REGULATORY AFFAIRS

825 N. CAPITAL STREET NE, 2nd Fl. WASHINGTON, DC 20002

(202) 442-4706

MARYLAND DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH & MENTAL HYGIENE

OFFICE OF HEALTH CARE - LABS

BLAND BRYANT BUILDING

SPRING GROVE HOSPITAL CENTER

55 WADE AVE.

CATONSVILLE, MD 21228

(410) 402-8025

PENNSYLVANIA DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH

BUREAU OF LABORATORIES

PO BOX 500

EXTON, PA 19341-0500

(610) 280-3464

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VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH

CENTER FOR QUALITY HEALTH CARE SERVICES

3600 W BROAD ST, Suite 216

RICHMOND, VA 23230

(804)367-2107

WEST VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH

OFFICE OF LABORATORY SERVICES

167 11TH AVENUE

SOUTH CHARLESTON, WV 25303-1 137

(304) 558-3530

REGION IV - Atlanta

ALABAMA DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH

DIVISION OF HEALTH CARE FACILITIES

CLIA PROGRAM,

P.O. BOX 303017

MONTGOMERY, AL 36130-3017

(334) 206-5120

STATE OF FLORIDA

AGENCY FOR HEALTH CARE ADMINISTRATION

LABORATORY LICENSING UNIT

2727 MAHAN DR, mail Stop 32

TALLAHASSEE, FL 32308

(850) 487-3109

Fax -(850) 410-1511

GEORGIA DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES

OFFICE OF REGULATORY SERVICES

DIAGNOSTIC SERVICE UNIT

2 PEACHTREE STREET, N.W. 33-250

ATLANTA, GA 30303-3142

(404) 657-5447

DIVISION OF LICENSING & REGULATION

CABrNET FOR HEALTH SERVICES

275 E MAIN ST

FRANKFORT, KY 40621

(502) 564-2800

LICENSURE AND CERTIFICATION

MISSISSIPPI DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH

PO BOX 1700

JACKSON, MS 39215-1700

(601) 576-7300

NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES

DIVISION OF FACILITY SERVICES/CLIA CERTIFICATION

2713 MAIL SERVICE CENTER

RALEIGH, NC 27699-2713

(919) 733-1610

Fax -(919) 733-0176

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SOUTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH & ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL

BUREAU OF HEALTH LICENSURE & CERTIFICATION

2600 BULL ST

COLUMBIA, SC 29201

(803) 545-4203

TENNESSEE HEALTH CARE FACILITIES

CORDELL HULL BLDG, 1st FL

425 5TH AVENUE NORTH

NASHVILLE, TN 37247-0508

(615)741-7023

REGION V - Chica£Q

ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH

DIVISION OF HEALTH CARE FACILITIES & PROGRAMS

525 W JEFFERSON ST

FOURTH FLR

SPRINGFIELD, IL 62761

(217)782-7412

INDIANA STATE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH

DIVISION OF ACUTE CARE SERVICES

2 NORTH MERIDIAN ST

INDIANAPOLIS, IN 46204

(317) 233-7502

MICHIGAN DEPARTMENT OF CONSUMER & INDUSTRY SERVICES

LABORATORY IMPROVEMENT SECTION

BOX 30664

LANSING, MI 48909

(517)241-2648

MINNESOTA DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH

LICENSING & CERTIFICATION SECTION

85 EAST SEVENTH PLACE, SUITE 300

BOX 64900

ST PAUL, MN 55164-0900

(651)215-8704

OHIO DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH

LABORATORY CERTIFICATION PROGRAM

246 N HIGH ST FIFTH FLR

COLUMBUS, OH 43266-0588

(614) 644-1845

WISCONSIN DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH & FAMILY SERVICES

DIVISION OF SUPPORTIVE LIVING

CLINICAL LABORATORY UNIT/BQA

PO BOX 2969

MADISON, WI 53701-2969

(608) 266-5753

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REGION VI - Dallas

DIVISION OF HEALTH FACILITY SERVICES

ARKANSAS DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH

5800 W 10th ST STE 400

LITTLE ROCK, AR 72204

(501) 661-2201

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH & HOSPITALS

HEALTH STANDARDS SECTION

655 N. 5TH. STREET . BATON ROUGE, LA 7082

(225) 342-9324

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH

DIVISION OF HEALTH IMPROVEMENT

HEALTH FACILITY LICENSING AND CERTIFICATION BUREAU

CLIA PROGRAM

2040 South Pacheco Street 2nd Floor, Room 413

SANTA FE, NM 87505

(505) 841-4524

Fax: (505) 841-5834

OKLAHOMA STATE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH

SPECIAL HEALTH SERVICES

MEDICAL FACILITIES

1000NE 10TH STREET

OKLAHOMA CITY, OK 73 1 1 7- 1 299

(405) 271-6576

HEALTH FACILITY COMPLIANCE DIVISION

TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH

1 100 WEST 49TH STREET

AUSTIN, TX 78756-3199

(512) 834-6650

REGION VII - Kansas City

IOWA DEPARTMENT OF INSPECTIONS & APPEALS

DIVISION OF HEALTH FACILITIES

LUCAS STATE OFFICE BUILDING 3RD FL

DES MOINES, IA 50319-0083

(515) 281-3765

KANSAS DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH & ENVIRONMENT

LABORATORY CERTIFICATION

BUILDING 740

FORBES FIELD

TOPEKA, KS 66620-0001

(785) 296-3811

MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH

CLIA SECTION

PO BOX 570

JEFFERSON CITY, MO 65102

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(573) 751-6318

NEBRASKA STATE HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES

REGULATIONS AND LICENSURE

CREDENTIALING DIVISION

PO BOX 95007

LINCOLN, NE 68509-5007

(402) 471-4363

REGION VIII - Denver

COLORADO DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH & ENVIRONMENT

CERTIFICATION PROGRAMS

LABORATORY & RADIATION SERVICES DIVISION

8100 Lowry Blvd.

DENVER, CO 80230-6928

(303) 692-3295

FAX: (303) 344-9965

CERTIFICATION BUREAU

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES

COGSWELL BUILDING

PO BOX 202951

HELENA, MT 59620-2951

(406) 444-1451

FAX: (406) 444-3456

HEALTH RESOURCES SECTION

NORTH DAKOTA DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH

STATE CAPITAL

600 EAST BOULEVARD AVENUE/DEPT 301

BISMARCK, ND 58505-0200

(701)328-2352

FAX: (701) 328-4727

SOUTH DAKOTA DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH LICENSURE AND CERTIFICATION

615 E4TH STREET

PIERRE, SD 57501-1700

(605) 773-3694

FAX: (605) 773-6667

UTAH DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH

BUREAU OF LABORATORY IMPROVEMENT

46 NORTH MEDICAL DRIVE

SALT LAKE CITY, UT 84 1 1 3- 1 1 05

(801)584-8471

FAX: (801) 584-8501

WYOMING DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH

LABORATORY LICENSURE & CERTIFICATION

2020 CAREY AVE, 8TH FLOOR

CHEYENNE, WY 82002-0480

(307) 777-6057

FAX: (307) 777-5970

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REGION IX - San Francisco

ARIZONA DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH

BUREAU OF STATE LABORATORY SERVICES

OFFICE OF LABORATORY LICENSURE, CERTIFICATION & TRAINING

1740 W. ADAMS, ROOM 203 North

PHOENLX, AZ 85007

(602) 364-0741

FAX: (602) 364-0759

CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH SERVICES

LABORATORY FIELD SERVICES

DIVISION OF LABORATORY SCIENCE

865 S. FIGUEROA STREET, Suite 360

LOS ANGELES, CA 90017

(213) 833-6000

FAX: (213) 833-6014

HAWAII DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH

CLIA PROGRAM

2725 WAIMANO HOME ROAD

PEARL CITY, HI 96782

(808) 453-6692

FAX: (808) 453-6662

FOR LABS IN GUAM (65) AMERICAN SAMOA (64) OR SAIPAN (66) DIRECT THEM TO HAWAII (12)

NEVADA STATE HEALTH DIVISION

BUREAU OF LIC. AND CERTIFICATION

1550 E. COLLEGE PARKWAY, #158

CARSON CITY, NV 89706

(775) 687-4475

FAX: (775) 687-6588

REGION X - Seattle

OFF. OF LABORATORY QUALITY ASSURANCE

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH

1610 NE 150TH STREET K17-9

SEATTLE, WA 98155-9701

(206)361-2805

FAX: (206) 361-2813

OREGON STATE PUBLIC HEALTH LABORATORIES

CLIA PROGRAM

PO BOX 275

PORTLAND, OR 97207-0275

(503) 229-5853

FAX: (503) 229-5682

LABORATORY IMPROVEMENT SECTION

BUREAU OF LABORATORIES

2220 OLD PENITENTIARY ROAD

BOISE, ID 83712-8299

(208) 334-2235 x245

FAX: (208) 334-2382

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OFFICE OF HEALTH FACILITIES & LICENSURE

DEPT. OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL SERVICES

4730 BUSINESS PARK BOULEVARD, SUITE 18 ANCHORAGE, AK 99503-7137

(907) 334-2491

FAX: (907) 561-3011
LIST OF

STATE GRADE TV MILK SANITATION PERSONNEL

ALABAMA

Regulatory

Alabama Dept. of Health

The RSA Tower

Bur. of Envm. Services

Suite 1250

PO Box 303017

Montgomery, AL 36130-3017

(334) 206-5375

(FAX) 206-5788

Laboratory

Birmingham Div. of Lab.

AL Dept. of Public Health

PO Box 2646

Birmingham, AL 35233-2646

(205) 933-1388

(FAX) 933-2922

ALASKA

Regulatory

Div. Of Envm. Health

Dept. Of Environmental Conservation

500 S. Alaska Street

Palmer, AK 99645

(907) 745-3236

(FAX) 745-8125

Laboratory

Div. Of Environmental Health

Dept. Of Environmental Conservation

500 S. Alaska Street Palmer, AK 99645

(907) 745-3236

(FAX) 745-8125

ARIZONA

97
Regulatory

Arizona Dept. Of Agriculture

Animal Services Div.

Dairy & Dairy Products Control

1688 West Adams Street

Phoenix, AZ 85007

(602) 542-4189

(FAX) 542-4194

Laboratory

AZ Dept. Of Agriculture

2422 W. Holly Street

Phoenix, AZ 85009

(602) 744-4920

(FAX) 253-2247

ARKANSAS

Regulatory

Milk & Dairy Products Control

ARDept. Of Health

4815 W. Markham Street, Slot 46

Little Rock, AR 72205-3867

(501)661-2171

(FAX) 661-2572

Laboratory

Microbiology Branch

Div. Of Public Health Labs.

ARDept. Of Health

4815 W. Markham Street

Little Rock, AR 72205-3867

(501)661-2738

(FAX) 661-2310

CALIFORNIA

Regulatory

Milk & Dairy Foods Control Branch

Div. Of Animal Industry

CA Dept. Of Food & Agriculture

1220 N Street

Sacramento, CA 95814

(916) 654-0773

(FAX) 654-1274

98
Laboratory

COLORADO

Regulatory

CO Dept. Of Public Health & Environment

Consumer Protection Division

Milk and Dairy Program

4300 E. Cherry Creek Drive South, CPD-MD B-2

Denver, CO 80246-1530

(303) 692-3643

(FAX) 753-6809

Laboratory

Laboratory & Radiation Services

CO Dept. Of Public Health & Environment

8100 Lowry Blvd.

Denver, CO 80220

(303) 692-3297

(FAX) 344-9989

CONNECTICUT

Regulatory

Bur. Of Regulation & Insp.

State Dept. Of Agriculture

765 Asylum Ave.

Hartford, CT 06105

(860) 713-2508

(FAX) 713-2515

Laboratory

Bur. Of Laboratory

CT Dept. Of Health

10 Clinton Street

Hartford, CT 06106-1684

(860) 509-8500

(FAX) 509-8691

Environmental Health Div.

CT Dept. OfPublic Health

Mall Stop 51 LAB

450 Capitol Avenue

P.O. Box 340308

Hartford, CT 06134-0308

(860) 509-7386

99
(FAX) 509-7378

DELAWARE

Regulatory

Dairy Safety Program

DE Div. Of Public Health

Jesse Cooper Bldg.

P.O. Box 637

Dover, DE 19903

(302) 739-4731

(FAX) 739-6617

Laboratory

Div. Of Laboratories

Div. Of Public Health & Lab.

DE Dept. Of Health & Social Services

30 Sunny Side Road

P.O. Box 1047

Smyrna, DE 19977-1047

(302) 653-2870

(FAX) 653-2877

DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA

Regulatory

Food Protection Branch

Dept. Of Consumer Regulatory Affairs

Business Inspection Div.

614 H Street, NWRm. 616

Washington, DC 20001

(202) 727-7250

(FAX) 727-8030

Laboratory

Bur. Of Laboratories

300 Indiana Avenue, NW Washington, DC 20001

(202) 727-0557 (FAX) 727-0563

FLORIDA

Regulatory

Div. Of Dairy Industry

FL Dept. Of Agriculture & Consumer Services

3125 Conner Blvd.

100
Tallahassee, FL 32399-1650

(850) 487-1450

(FAX) 922-9444

Laboratory

Central Dairy Laboratory

3023 Lake Alfred Drive

Winter Haven, FL 33881-1438

(863) 298-7748

(FAX) 297-3091

Florida Dept. of Agriculture

3125 Conner Blvd.

Tallahassee, FL 32399-1650

(850) 487-1490

(FAX) 922-9444

GEORGIA

Regulatory

Dairy Regulatory Div.

GA Dept. Of Agriculture

1 9 Martin Luther King Dr.

Capitol Square

Atlanta, GA 30334

(404) 656-3625 ________

(FAX) 656-3723

Rating

IMS Rating & Sampling Surveillance Programs Div.

19 Martin Luther King Dr.

Capitol Square

Atlanta, GA 30334

(404) 656-3627_

Laboratory

Laboratory Division

GA Dept. Of Agriculture

19 Martin Luther King Drive, Room 610

Atlanta, GA 30334-2001

(404) 656-3654

(FAX)1656-9380

HAWAII

Regulatory

Sanitation Branch

101
Environmental Health Services Division

HI Dept. Of Health

591 Ala Moana Blvd.

Honolulu, HI 96813

(808) 586-8000

(FAX) 586-4729

Laboratory

HI State Dept. Of Health

State Laboratories Div.

Envm. Micro, Section

2725 Waimano Home Road

Pearl City, HI 96782

(808) 453-6602

(FAX) 453-6612

IDAHO

Regulatory

Bureau of Dairying

ID Dept. Of Agriculture

2270 Old Penitentiary Road

Boise, ID 83712

(208) 332-8550

(FAX) 334-4062

Laboratory

ID Dept. Of Agriculture

Animal Health Laboratory

2230 Old Penitentiary Road

Boise, ID 83712

(208) 332-8570 _ (FAX) 334-4619

ILLINOIS

Regulatory

Div. Of Food, Drugs and Dairies

IL Dept. Of Public Health

525 W. Jefferson Street

Springfield, IL 62761

(217) 785-2439

(FAX) 782-0943

Laboratory

Envm. Labs. Service

102
IL Dept. Of Public Health

Div. Of Laboratories

825 N. Rutledge Avenue

Springfield, IL 62794-9435

(217) 782-6562

(FAX) 524-7924

Dept. Of Public Health

Chicago Laboratory

2121 W. Taylor Street

Chicago, IL 60612

(312) 793-4760

(FAX) 793-1322

INDIANA

Regulatory

Dairy Division

IN State Board of Animal Health

805 Beachway Drive, Suite 50

Indianapolis, IN 46224-7785

(317) 227-0350

Toll Free: 877-747-3038 x350

(FAX) 227-0330

Laboratory

Dairy Division

IN State Board of Animal Health

805 Beachway Drive, Suite 50

Indianapolis, IN 46224

(765) 935-6655

(FAX) (317) 227-0330

Central Laboratory

Food Microbiology Dairy Products Testing Lab.

Consumer Health Labs.

IN State Dept. of Health

1330 W. Michigan Street

P.O. Box 1964

Indianapolis, IN 46206-1964

(317) 233-8013

(FAX) 233-8003

IOWA

Regulatory

Dairv Products Control

103
IA Dept. Of Agriculture

Henry A. Wallace Bldg.

East 9th St. & Grand Ave.

Des Moines, IA 50319

(515) 281-3545

(FAX) 281-8888

Rating

Div. Of Health Protection

IADept. Of Pub. Health

Lucas State Office Bldg.

Des Moines, IA 50319

(515) 281-3773

(FAX) 281-4529

Laboratory

Dairy Product Laboratory

IADept. Of Agriculture

Henry A. Wallace Bldg.

East 9th St. & Grand Ave.

Des Moines, IA 50319

(515)242-6378

KANSAS

Regulatory

Div. Of Inspections-Dairy

KS State Board of Agric.

901 S. Kansas Avenue 7th Floor E

Topeka, KS 66612-1272

(785) 296-7020

(FAX) 296-0673

Rating

Div. Of Inspection-Dairy

State Bd. Of Agriculture

109 SW 9th Street

Topeka, KS 66612-1280

(785) 296-3786

Laboratory

Laboratory Division

KS Bd. OfAgriculture

2524 SW 6th Avenue

Topeka, KS 66606-1703

(785) 296-3301

(FAX) 296-0253

104
KENTUCKY

Regulatory

.

1 1

\ Milk Safety Branch

Cabinet for Human Resources/

Dept. Of Health Services/

Div. Of Envm. Health & Community Safety

275 E. Main Street

Frankfort, KY 40621-0001

(502) 564-3340

(FAX) 564-8787

Laboratory

Div. of Laboratory Services

100 Sower Blvd.

Frankfort, KY 40601

(502) 564-4446 x4426

(FAX) 564-7019

LOUISIANA

Regulatory

Admin. Milk & Dairy Product Unit

LA Dept. OfHealth & Hospitals

6867 Bluebonnet Road

Baton Rogue, LA 70810

(225) 765-5022

(FAX) 763-5552

Laboratory

LA Dept. OfHealth & Hospitals

325 Loyola Avenue, Rm 709

New Orleans, LA 701 12

(504) 568-8229

(FAX) 568-5393

MAINE

Regulatory

Div. Of Animal Health & Industry

ME Dept. Of Agriculture

State House Station #28

Augusta, ME 04333

(207) 287-3701

(FAX) 287-7548

105
Laboratory

Div. Of Vet. Services

Dept. Of Agriculture

State House Station #28

Augusta, ME 04333-0028

(207) 287-7623

(FAX) 287-7548

MARYLAND

:

: ___ - - Regulatory

Div. Of Milk Control

MD Dept. Of Health & Mental Hygiene

6 Saint Paul Street, Ste 1301

Baltimore, MD 21202-1608

(410) 767-8429

(FAX) 333-8931

Laboratory

Lab. Administration

MD Dept. Of Health & Mental Hygiene

201 W. Preston Street

Baltimore, MD 21203-2355

(410) 767-6146

(FAX) 333-5403

MASSACHUSETTS

Regulatory

(Raw Milk & Farm Insp.)

Div. Of Dairy Services

MA Dept. Of Food & Agric.

251 Causeway St. Ste. 500

Boston, MA 02114-2151

(617) 626-1810

(FAX) 626-1850

(Pasteurized Milk & Past. Plants)

Div. Of Food & Drugs

MA State Dept. Of Health

305 South Street

Jamaica Plain, MA 02130

(617) 983-6712

(FAX) 983-6770

Laboratory

106
Div Of Food &. Drugs

MA Dept. OfPublic Health

305 South Street Jamaica Plain, MA 02130

(617) 983-6616

(FAX) 522-6618

MICHIGAN

Regulatory

Food and Dairy Division

MI Dept. Of Agriculture

P.O. Box 30017

Lansing, MI 48909

(517) 373-1060

(FAX) 373-9742

Laboratory

MI State LEO

MI Dept. Of Agriculture

Laboratory Division

8585 Anderson Highway

Vermontville, MI 49096

(517) 726-1541

(FAX) 726-1541

MINNESOTA

Regulatory

MN Dept. Of Agriculture

Dairy & Food Inspection Div.

90 W. Plato Blvd.

Saint Paul, MN 55107

(651)296-1586

(FAX) 297-5176

Laboratory

MN Dept. Of Agriculture

90 W Plato Blvd.

Saint Paul, MN 55107-2004

(651)297-1901

(FAX) 297-8787

MISSISSIPPI

Regulatory

107
Dairy Farm Inspection Div. A101

MS State Dept. Of Health

570 E. Woodrow Wilson

PO Box 1700

Jackson, MS 39215-1700

(601) 576-7628

(FAX) 576-7632

Bottled Water & Milk Plant Inspection Br. MS Dept. Of Health

570 E. Woodrow Wilson

POBox 1700

Jackson, MS 39215-1700

(601)576-7628

(FAX) 576-7632

Laboratory

Bur. Of Public Health Labs

MS Board of Health

2423 N. State Street

PO Box 1700

Jackson, MS 39215-1700

(601) 576-7582

(FAX) 576-7720

MISSOURITM

Regulatory

MO State Milk Board

915-C Leslie Blvd.

Jefferson City, MO 65101

(573) 751-3830

(FAX) 751-2527

Rating

MO Dept. Of Health

1730 East Elm Street Jefferson City, MO 65102

(573) 751-6095

_ (FAX) 526-7377

Laboratory

State Public Health Lab. Dept. of Health

307 W. McCarthy Street

Jefferson City, MO 65102-0570

(573) 751-7242

(FAX) 751-7219

108
MONTANA

Regulatory

Dairy & Eggs. Bureau

MT Dept. Of Livestock

Livestock Bldg.

Capitol Station

Helena, MT 59601

(406) 444-9761

(FAX) 444-1929

Laboratory

Diagnostic Laboratories

MT Dept. Of Livestock

P.O. Box 997

Bozeman, MT 59771-0997

(406) 994-6352

(FAX) 994-6344

NEBRASKA

Regulatory

Bur. Of Dairies & Foods

NE Dept. Of Agriculture

301 Centennial Mall South

Lincoln, NE 68509-5064

(402) 471-2536

(FAX) 471-2759

Laboratory

Laboratory Division

NE Dept. Of Agriculture

3703 South 14th Street

Lincoln, NE 68502-5399

(402) 471-2176

(FAX) 471-0091

NEVADA

Regulatory

NV State Dairy Commission

4600 Kietzke Lane, Suite A- 107

Reno, NV 89502

(775)688-1211 x25

(FAX) 688-1218

109
Laboratory

Bur. Of Laboratories

NV Dept. Of Human Resources

1660 N. Virginia Street

Reno, NV 89503

(775) 688-1335 x240

(FAX) 688-1460

NEW HAMPSHIRE

Regulatory

Dairy Sanitation Program

Bur. Of Food Protection

NH Dept. Of Health & Human Services

Brown Building

129 Pleasant Street

Concord, NH 03302

(603) 271-4673

(FAX) 271-4859

Laboratory

State Public Health Lab.

6 Hazen Drive

Concord, NH 03301-6527

(603) 271-4665

(FAX) 271-4783

NEW JERSEY

Regulatory

Food & Milk Program

NJ Dept. Of Health

3635 Quaker Bridge Road

PO Box 369

Trenton, NJ 08625-0369

(609) 588-3123

(FAX) 588-7431

Laboratory

NJ Dept. Of Health

Div. Of Laboratories

John Fitzh Plaza, CN-361

Trenton, NJ 08625

(609) 292-9455

(FAX) 633-9601

i j o
NEW MEXICO

Regulatory

Dairy Division

NM Dept. Of Agriculture

2604 Aztec N.E.

Albuquerque, NM 87107

(505) 841-9425

(FAX) 841-9426

Laboratory

Science Lab. Division

P.O. Box 4700

Albuquerque, NM 87196-4700

(505) 841-2537

(FAX) 841-2543

NEW YORK

Regulatory

Div. Of Milk Control

NY Dept. Of Agriculture & Markets

Capital Plaza, 1 Winners Circle

Albany, NY 12235

(518) 457-1772

| (FAX) 485-8730

Laboratory

Div. Of Milk Control

NY Dept. Of Agriculture & Markets

Capital Plaza, 1 Winners Circle

Albany, NY 12235-0001

(518) 457-8872

(FAX) 485-8730

NORTH CAROLINA

Regulatory

NC Envm. Health Services Section

8297 Hagers Ferry Road

Denver, NC 28037

(704) 483-6218

(FAX) 483-6218

Laboratory

111
—: — Envm. Sciences Section/

Lab. Services Div.

NC Dept. Of Envm. Health & Natural Resources

P.O. Box 28047

Raleigh, NC 27611-8047

(919) 733-7308

(FAX) 733-8695

NORTH DAKOTA

Regulatory

ND Dept. Of Agriculture

State Capitol

Bismarck, ND 58505

(701)328-4761

(FAX) 328-4567

Laboratory

ND Dept. Of Health

Div. Of Microbiology

1205 Avenue A West

Bismarck, ND 58502-5520

(701) 328-5262

(FAX) 328-5270

OHIO

Regulatory

Dairy Division

OH Dept. Of Agriculture

8995 E. Main Street

Reynoldsburg, OH 43068-3399

(614) 466-5550

(FAX) 728-2652

Laboratory

Consumer Analytical Lab.

OH Dept. Of Agriculture

8995 E. Main Street

Reynoldsburg, OH 43068-3399

(614) 728-6318

(FAX) 728-6322

OKLAHOMA

Regulatory

112

I
OK Dept. Of Agriculture

Dairy Service Division

P.O. Box 528804

Oklahoma City, OK 73152-8804

(405) 522-6130

(FAX) 522-0756

Laboratory

Laboratory Services

OK Dept. Of Agriculture

440 S. Houston Ave. Room 10

Tulsa, OK 74127

(918) 581-2014

(FAX) 581-2820

OREGON

Regulatory

Food & Dairy Division

OR Dept. Of Agriculture

Agriculture Bldg. 635 Capitol Street, NE

Salem, OR 97301

(503) 986-4720

(FAX) 986-4729

Laboratory

Laboratory Services

Food & Dairy Division

OR Dept. Of Agriculture

1207 NW Naito Parkway, Suite 204

Portland, OR 97209

(503) 872-6644

(FAX) 872-6615

PENNSYLVANIA

Regulatory

Div. Of Milk Sanitation

Bureau of Food Safety

PA Dept. Of Agriculture

2301 N. Cameron Street Harrisburg, PA 17110

(717) 787-4316

(FAX) 787-1873

Laboratory

113
PA Dept. Of Agriculture

Bur. Of Safety Chemical Services

2301 N. Cameron Street

Harnsburg, PA 171 10-9408

(FAX) (7 17) 787-1873

PA Dept. Of Agriculture

Bur. Of Food Safety, Reg. IV

5349 William Flynn Hwy.

Gibsonia, PA 15044

(724) 443-1585

(FAX) 443-8150

PUERTO RICO

Regulatory

Programme Higiene de Leche

Call Box 70184

San Juan, PR 00936

(787) 274-7806/7804

(FAX) 758-6285

Laboratory

Departmento de Salud

Instituto de Labratorios

Edificio A/Call Box 70184

San Juan, PR 00936

(787) 274-7705

(FAX) 759-6210

RHODE ISLAND

Regulatory

Envm. Health Food Specialist

RIDept. Of Health

Office of Food Protection

Dairy Industry Program

3 Capitol Hill

Providence, RI 02908-5097

(401)222-3430x2421

(FAX) 222-4775

; Laboratory

Sanitary Micro. Laboratory

Laboratory Services

Laboratorv Health Bide.

114
50 Orms Street

Providence, RI 02904-2284

(401) 222-5588

(FAX) 222-6985

SOUTH CAROLINA

Regulatory

Dairy wtill V Foods J. UVUO & Soft UUll Drinks VH1IL\J XProgram 1 U fcfi will Protection J. lUlvvUVJll

Bur i—» Ul • OfEnvm V_-' X J Healthi i± V 1X1 • X XWtil til SC Dept. OfHealth & Environmental Control

2600 Bull Street

Columbia, SC 29201

(803) 896-0644

(FAX) 896-0645

Laboratory

Div. OfEnvm. Health Labs.

SC Dept. Of Health & Environmental Control

8231 ParklaneRoad

Columbia, SC 29223

(803) 896-0871

(FAX) 896-0983

SOUTH DAKOTA

Regulatory

Office of Dairy Inspection

Div. Of Regulatory Services

523 E. Capitol Foss Bldg. 3rd Floor

Pierre, SD 57501-3182

(605) 773-3724

(FAX) 773-3481

Laboratory

State Dairy Laboratory

Dairy Science Dept.

Dairy Microbiology Bldg.

SD State University, Box 2104

Brookings, SD 57007-0647

(605) 688-5491

(FAX) 688-6276* *call before faxing

TENNESSEE

Regulatory

115
Div. Of Regulatory Services

TN Dept. Of Agriculture

Ellington Agric. Center, Box 40627

Melrose Station

Nashville TN 37204

(615) 837-5150

(FAX) 837-5335

1j«UUI itlUl j - TN Dept. Of Agriculture

Div. Of Technical/Services

L.H. Ivy Building

P.O. Box 40627

Melrose Station

Nashville, TN 37204

(615) 837-5265

(FAX) 837-5516

TEXAS

Regulatory

Div. Of Milk & Dairy Products

TX Dept. Of Health

1100 W. 49th Street

Austin, TX 78756

(512)719-0260

(FAX) 719-0250

Laboratory

Bur. Of Laboratories

TX Dept. Of Health

1100W. 49th Street

Austin, TX 78756-3194

(512) 458-7318x7585

(FAX) 458-7452

UTAH

1 Regulatory

Div. Of Food & Consumer Service

UT Dept. Of Agriculture

350 N. Redwood Road, Box 146500

Salt Lake City, UT 841 14-6500

(801) 538-7150

(FAX) 538-7126

Laboratory

116
Div. Of Agriculture Labs

UT Dept. Of Agriculture

jdO JN. Redwood Road, ouite 312

Salt Lake City, UT 841 16

(801)538-7129

(FAX) 538-7126

VERMONT

Regulatory

Dairy Section

VT Dept. Of Agriculture

1 16 State Street, Drawer 20

Montpelier, VT 05602-2901

(802) 828-2433

(FAX) 828-5983

Laboratory

VT Dept. Of Agriculture

103 S. Main Street

Waterbury, VT 05676

(802) 244-4510

(FAX) 241-3008

VIRGINIA

Regulatory

(Raw Milk Farm Insp.)

Dept. OfAgriculture & Consumer Services

P.O. Box 1163

Richmond, VA 23218

(804) 786-8899

(FAX) 371-7792

(Past. Plants & Past. Milk & Rating)

Division of Food and Environmental Services

VA State Health Dept.

1500 E. Main Street Station, Suite 115

Richmond, VA 23218-2448

(804) 225-4026

| (FAX) 225-4003

Laboratory

(Raw Milk)

i — i VA Dept. Of Agriculture

Warrenton Animal Health, Lab. & Consumer Services

117
272 Academy Hill Road

Warrenton, VA 20186

(540) 347-6385

(FAX) 347-6404

VA Dept. Of Agriculture

& Consumer Services

250 Cassell Road

Wytheville, VA 24382

(276) 228-5501

(FAX) 223-1961

(Pasteurization)

VA Dept. of General Services

Div. of Consolidated Lab. Service

1 North 14th Street, Room 442

Richmond, VA 23219-3691

(804)371-2871

(FAX) 371-0666

WASHINGTON

.

i Regulatory

WA Dept. Of Agriculture

Food Safety Program

1111 Washington Street

P.O. Box 42560

Olympia, WA 98504-2560

(360) 902-1905

(FAX) 902-2087

Laboratory

Laboratory Service

WA State Dept. Of Agric.

3939 Cleveland Avenue, SE

Olympia, WA 98501

(360) 753-3106

(FAX) 753-5047

WEST VIRGINIA

Regulatory

WV Bureau of Public Health

Office of Envm. Health

Public Health San. Div.

815 Quarrier Street, Suite 418

Charleston. WV 25301

118
(304)558-2981

(FAX) 558-0691

Laboratory

winces oi Lao. oervices

l o / 1 1 m /wenue

C5. V_-Ilai IColUIl, W V iJJl/j

(304) 558-3530

(FAX) 558-2006

Regulatory Protection Div.

WV Dept. Of Agriculture

1900 Kanawha Blvd. E

Charleston, WV 25305-0177

(304) 558-2208

(FAX) 558-3594

WISCONSIN

Regulatory

Food Division, WI Dept. Of Agriculture

P.O. Box 8911

281 1 Agricultural Drive

Madison, WI 53708-8911

(608) 224-4701

(FAX) 224-4710

Laboratory

Food Safety & Inspection Bureau, WI Dept. Of Agriculture

Trade & Consumer Protection

P.O. Box 8911

2811 Agricultural Drive

Madison, WI 53708-8911

(608) 224-4712

(FAX) 224-4710

WYOMING

Regulatory

Food & Drug Standards

WY Dept. Of Agriculture

2219 Carey Avenue

Cheyenne, WY 82002

(307) 777-7321

(FAX) 777-6593

Laboratory

119
Analytical Service, WY Dept. Of Agriculture

1 1 Tyl fl _____ T> J

1 1 74 Snowy Range Road

Laramie, WY 82070

(307) 742-2984

(FAX) 742-2156

120
THE ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY'S (EPA)

List of State Certification Officers for Drinking Water Laboratories, Updated May 2001

(http://www.epa.gov/safewater/faq/sco.html)

ALABAMA

(334) 271-7773

Department of Environmental Management

Drinking Water Branch

PO Box 301463

Montgomery, AL 36 1 30- 1 463

ALASKA

(907) 790-2169

Department of Environmental Conservation

State Chemistry Laboratory

10107 Bentwood Place

Juneau, AK 99801

ARIZONA

(602) 364-0746

Department of Health Services

Laboratory Licensure and Certification

1 740 W. Adams

Suite 203 N

Phoenix, AZ 85007

ARKANSAS

refer to the "Laboratories-Analytical" section of the yellow pages

CALIFORNIA

(510) 540-2800

Laboratory Certification Office

2151 Berkeley Way, Annex 2

Berkeley, CA 94704

COLORADO

(303) 692-3291

Department of Health and Environment

Lab Certification Unit

8100 East Lowry Blvd.

Denver, CO 80230

CONNECTICUT

(860) 509-7389

Department of Public Health

Environmental Health - Laboratory Certification Program

P.O. Box 340308, Mail Stop # 51 LAB

410 Capital Avenue

Hartford, CT 06106

121
DELAWARE

Chemicals, Microbes & Radionuclides: (302) 739-5410

Radon: (302) 739-4731

Health Services Protection

Public Water System Supervision Program

Federal Street

P.O. Box 637

Dover, DE 19903

FLORIDA

Chemicals & Microbes: (904) 791-1599

Radionuclides: (407) 297-2095

Radon: (850) 245-4288 or (800) 543-8279

Department of Health and Rehabilitative Services

1217 N. Pearl Street

Jacksonville, FL 32202

GEORGIA

(404) 656-4807

Georgia Department of Natural Resources

Drinking Water Permitting Program

Floyd Towers, East Suite 1362

205 Butler Street, SE

Atlanta, GA 30334

GUAM

(671) 475-1664

Monitoring Services Division

Guam Environmental Protection Agency

15-6101 Mariner Avenue, Tiyan,

Barrigada, Guam 96913

(mailing address:

PO Box 22439 GMF,

Barrigada, Guam 96921)

HAWAII

(808) 586-4258

Department of Health

919 Ala Moana Blvd, Room 308

Honolulu, HI 96814

IDAHO

(208) 334-2235 ext. 270

Manager of Laboratory Improvement

State Health Department

2220 Old Penitentiary Road

Boise, ID 83712-8299

ILLINOIS

Chemicals: (217) 782-6455

Illinois Environmental Protection Agency

P.O. Box 19276

122
1021 North Grand Ave., East

Springfield, IL 62794-9276

Microbes: (217) 782-6562

Department of Public Health

P.O. Box 19435

825 North Rutlidge

Springfield, IL 62794-9435

Radon: (312) 793-4760 or (800) 325-1245

Dept. of Public Health

Division of Laboratories

2121 West Taylor St. Chicago, IL 60612-4285

INDIANA

Chemicals & Radionuclides: (317) 233-8071

Microbes: (317) 233-8072

Department of Health

635 North Barnhille Drive

Indianapolis, IN 46202

Radon: (317) 233-7146

Department of Health

2 North Meridian

Indianapolis, IN 46204

IOWA

(515) 725-0341

Department of Natural Resources

Water Quality Bureau

401 SW 7th St., Suite M

Des Moines, I A 50309-461

KANSAS

(785) 296-1639

Health and Environmental Laboratory

Department of Health and Environment

Forbes Field, Building #740

Topeka, KS 66620-0001

KENTUCKY

(502) 564-6121

Department of Environmental Protection

100 Sower Blvd., Suite 104

Frankfort, KY 40601

LOUISIANA

(504)568-3455

Division of Laboratory Services

Department of Health and Human Services

123
325 Loyola Avenue, Room 709

New Orleans, LA 701 12

MAINE

(207) 287-1929

Health and Environment Testing Laboratory

State House, Station 12

221 State Street

Augusta, ME 04333

MARYLAND

(410) 631-3706

Department of the Environment

Public Drinking Water Program

2500 Broening Highway

Baltimore, MD 21224

MASSACHUSETTS

Chemicals & Radionuclides: (978) 682-5237 ext: 331

Microbes: (978) 682-5237 ext. 333

Radon: (617) 983-6870

Department of Environmental Protection

William X. Wall Experiment Station

37 Shattuck Street

Lawrence, MA 01843

MICHIGAN

(517) 335-8812

Department of Environmental Quality

Drinking Water and Radiological Protection Division

3350 Martin Luther King, Jr. Boulevard

Building #44, 3rd floor Lansing, Ml 48909-2933

MINNESOTA

Chemicals & Microbes: (612) 676-5200

Radon: (800) 383-9808

Department of Health

717 Delaware Street, S. E. P. O. Box 9441

Minneapolis, MN 55440-9441

MISSISSIPPI

Chemicals & Microbes: (601) 576-7518

Radon & Radionuclides: (601 ) 987-6893 or (800) 626-7739

State Department of Health

P.O. Box 1 700

Jackson, MS 39215-1700

MISSOURI

(573) 751-1077 or (800) 334-6946

Public Drinking Water Program

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Department of Natural Resources

P.O. Box 176

Jefferson City, MO 65102

MONTANA

(406) 444-4400

Department of Environmental Quality

Community Services Bureau, Public Water Supply Progra

1520 East 6th Avenue, PO Box 200901

Helena, MT 59620-0901

NEBRASKA

(402) 471-2122

Division of Laboratories

Department of Health and Human Services

P.O. Box 2755

Lincoln, NE 68502

NEVADA

Chemicals & Microbes: (775) 688-2888

Radon: (775) 687-5394

Bureau of Licensure and Certification

State Health Department

1 755 East Plumb Lane, Suite 241

Reno, NV 89502

NEW HAMPSHIRE

(603) 271-3503

Department of Environmental Services Laboratory

6 Hazen Drive

P.O. Box 95

Concord, NH 03301

NEW JERSEY

(609) 292-3950

Office of Quality Assurance

Department of Environmental Protection

P.O. Box 424

Trenton, NJ 08625

NEW MEXICO

(505) 827-7536

Drinking Water Bureau

Environment Department

525 Camino de las Marquez, Suite 4

Santa Fe, NM 87501

NEW YORK

(518) 485-5570

Department of Health

Wadsworth Center

Empire State Plaza

125
P.O. Box 509

Albany, NY 12201-0509

NORTH CAROLINA

Chemicals & Microbes: (919) 733-7308

Radionuclides & Radon: (919) 571-4141

Department of Health & Human Services

Lab Services

P.O. Box 28047

Raleigh, NC 27611

NORTH DAKOTA

(701) 328-6172

Department of Health

Division of Chemicals - P.O. Box 937

Division of Microbes - P.O. Box 5520

Bismarck, ND 58502

OHIO

(614) 644-2752

Ohio Environmental Protection Agency

P.O. Box 1049

122S. Front Street

Columbus, OH 43215-1049

OKLAHOMA

Chemicals & Microbes: (405) 702-1024

Radon: (405) 702-1000

Dept. of Environmental Quality

Box 1677

Oklahoma City, OK 73101-1677

OREGON

(503) 229-5505

State Public Health Laboratory

1717 South West 1 0th Avenue

Portland, OR 97201

PACIFIC ISLANDS

(415)744-1594

U.S. EPA Region 9

Pacific Insular Area Programs

75 Hawthorne Street

San Francisco, CA 94105

PENNSYLVANIA

(717) 783-7150

Department of Environmental Protection

P.O. Box 1467

Harrisburg, PA 17105-1467

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PUERTO RICO

Microbes: (787) 274-771

Chemicals & Radionuclides: (787) 274-7713

Department of Health

Edificio a Centro Medico

P.O. Box 70184

San Juan, PR 00936

RHODE ISLAND

(401 ) 222-5600 - ask for Ewa King

Department of Health

50 Orms Street

Providence, Rl 02904

SOUTH CAROLINA

(803) 896-0970

Department of Health & Environmental Control

P.O. Box 72

State Park, SC 29147

SOUTH DAKOTA

(605) 773-3368 or (800) 738-2301

Department of Health

615 East 4th Street

Pierre, SD 57501-1700

TENNESSEE

(615) 532-0183

Department of Environmental Conservation

6th Floor, L&C Tower

401 Church Street

Nashville, TN 37243-1549

TEXAS

(512) 239-3518

TNRCC, MC 176

P. O. Box 13087

Austin, TX 7871 1-3087

UTAH

(801) 584-8459

State Health Laboratory

46 North Medical Drive

Salt Lake City, UT 841 13-1 105

VERMONT

(802) 863-7335

Department of Health

P.O. 1 125

Burlington, VT 05402-1 125

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VIRGIN ISLANDS

(340) 774-3320 x3

Department of Planning and Natural Resources

Wheatley Center 2

St. Thomas, Virgin Islands 00802

VIRGINIA

(804) 786-7905

Laboratory Certification Officer

One North 14th Street

Richmond, VA 23219

WASHINGTON

(206) 361-2820

Department of Health

Health Laboratory

Drinking Water Laboratory Certification Office

1610 North East 150th Street

Shoreline, WA 98155

WEST VIRGINIA

Chemicals & Radionuclides: (304) 558-2782

Office of Laboratory Services

Bureau of Public Health

4710 Chimney Dr. Charleston, WV 25302

Microbes: (304) 558-3530

Office of Laboratory Services

State Health Department

167 1 1th Avenue

South Charleston, WV 25303

WISCONSIN

(608) 267-7633

Laboratory Certification Program

Department of Natural Resources

P.O. Box 7291

Madison, Wl 53707-7921

WYOMING

(303) 312-6985

Drinking Water Laboratory Certification program

U.S. EPA Region 8

999 18th Street, Suite 300

Denver Federal Center

Denver, CO 80202

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LIST OF STATE CONTACT INFORMATION AVAILABLE FROM

FEDERAL AGENCIES

THE CONSUMER PRODUCT SAFETY COMMISSION

List of Product Safety State Contacts

Is Available at: http://www.cpsc.gov/businfo/state/state.html

THE ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY'S (EPA)

State and Territorial Underground Storage Tank (UST) Program Directory

Is Available at: http://www.epa.gov/swerustl/states/statconl.htm

THE ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY'S (EPA)

List of State Pesticide Regulatory Agencies

Is Available at: http ://npic.orst.edu/statel .htm

THE FOOD AND DRUG ADMINISTRATION'S (FDA)

DIRECTORY OF STA TE AND LOCAL OFFICIALS

2002 EDITION

Is Available at: http://www.fda.gov/ora/fed_state/directorytabIe.htm

THE NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION'S (NRC)

Direct link to State Radiation Regulations and Legislation

Is Available at: http://www.hsrd.ornl.gov/nrc/rulemaking.htm

129
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LIST OF MISC. STATE PROGRAMS

CALIFORNIA

Firearms Safety Device Testing and Laboratory Certification

Firearms Division

California Department of Justice

Public Inquiry Unit

P.O. Box 944255

Sacramento, CA 94244-2550

Phone: (916) 322-3360

Effective January 1, 2002, every firearm sold in California must be accompanied with a DOJ-approved

firearms safety device. Sales to persons who demonstrate ownership of a suitable gun safe are exempt

from this requirement. The Firearms Division is proposing regulations to implement handgun safety

testing and laboratory certification requirements as provided in Penal Code sections 12087 through

12088.9.

MINNESOTA

Manure Testing Laboratory Certification Program

Minnesota Dept. of Agriculture

90 West Plato Blvd.

St. Paul, MN 55107

Phone: 651-297-7082 or 2200 or 1-800-967-2474

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