1. (a) An on-site evaluation may be unannounced.
2. (b) During an evaluation the DEQ may require on-site analyses of proficiency test samples by laboratory personnel.
3. (c) Following the evaluation the DEQ will provide the laboratory with a copy of the evaluation report within 45 days of the on-site evaluation. The laboratory will be afforded 30 days from receipt of report in which to correct any listed deficiencies. The DEQ may require a laboratory to develop and implement a Corrective Action Report (CAR). The DEQ will provide an evaluation of the CAR within 45 days of receipt of same.
4. (d) Prior to granting initial accreditation to a laboratory, DEQ will perform an on-site evaluation of the laboratory.
5. (e) Prior to granting a laboratory an accreditation for an additional analyte, DEQ may perform an on-site evaluation of the laboratory.
6. (f) DEQ may conduct routine on-site evaluation of a laboratory every other year to ensure compliance with the conditions of this Chapter, or upon receipt of complaint.

Added at 28 Ok Reg 1201, eff 7-1-11

Amended at 36 Ok Reg 1599, eff 9-15-19