1. (a) Issuance and renewal. The director may issue or renew voluntary or statutory accreditation under this section.

2. (b) Application. An applicant for full DPS accreditation shall complete and submit a current form LAB-5 and attach copies of the following:
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   1. (1) an accreditation certificate and letter of notification of accreditation from an accrediting body recognized by the director under this subchapter; and
   2. (2) each document provided by the recognized accrediting body that identifies the discipline or subdiscipline for which the laboratory has received accreditation and any limitation or restriction regarding that accreditation.
3. (c) Additional information. The director may require additional information to properly evaluate the application either as part of the original application or as supplemental information.

4. (d) Reports to director.

   1. (1) If accredited by ASCLD/LAB, a laboratory shall provide the director with a copy of each Annual Accreditation Review Report. If accredited by another recognized accrediting body, a laboratory shall provide the director with a copy of each equivalent annual accreditation assessment document. The copy shall be submitted to the director at the same time that it is due to the recognized accrediting body.
   2. (2) A laboratory shall provide the director with a copy of correspondence and each report or communication between the laboratory and the recognized accrediting body. The laboratory shall submit the copy to the director no later than 10 business days after the date the laboratory receives or transmits the correspondence, report, or communication.
   3. (3) A laboratory that discontinues a specific forensic discipline or subdiscipline shall submit written notification to the director at least 10 business days before the effective date of the discontinuation.

Source Note:The provisions of this §28.127 adopted to be effective December 17, 2003, 28 TexReg 10954.