WAC 173-50-050. Responsibilities of the department

(1) The department maintains a procedural manual describing specifics of the accreditation process. At a minimum, the procedural manual describes the procedures for: • Submitting an application and fee; • Preparing a quality assurance manual; • Performing proficiency testing; • Conducting audits; • Accrediting out-of-state laboratories; • Granting, denying, suspending, and revoking accreditation; and • Notifying laboratories and authorized government officials of accreditation actions. The department will make the procedural manual available to all interested persons. (2) Department personnel assigned to assess the capability of drinking water laboratories participating in the WA ELAP must meet the experience, education, and training requirements established in the drinking water certification manual.