1. (1) The department may deny accreditation for reasons including, but not limited to, the following laboratory actions:

   1. (a) Failure to comply with standards of this chapter;
   2. (b) Misrepresenting itself to the department;
   3. (c) Failure to disclose pertinent information in the application;
   4. (d) Falsifying reports of analysis including proficiency testing results;
   5. (e) Engaging in unethical or fraudulent practices concerning generation of analytical data;
   6. (f) Refusing to permit entry for department audits as required by WAC 16-310-130;
   7. (g) Failure to pay applicable fees; or
   8. (h) Is determined by the department or the board to be criminally negligent or not in compliance with chapter 69.50 RCW.
2. (2) The department may deny a laboratory accreditation for a specific parameter for unacceptable proficiency testing results.
3. (3) Laboratories denied accreditation may appeal under the provisions of WAC 16-310-210.
4. (4) The department will notify the board of any laboratories that are denied accreditation.

[Statutory Authority: RCW 69.50.348. WSR 24-13-102, § 16-310-170, filed 6/18/24, effective 7/1/24.]