Approval of laboratories to conduct official testing.

CFR · 2024-01-01 · US · Title 9

(a) (b) (c) (d) (e) (f) (g) (2) Applicants will be informed of the preliminary determination. If positive, applicants will then be able to request a facility inspection and personnel training, conducted in accordance with this section. If negative, APHIS will provide a rationale for the denial. Denied applicants may appeal any denials in accordance with the regulations in paragraph (j) of this section; (3) When all requirements in this section have been met, the NVSL Director will issue a final approval. Approvals are specific to those lab personnel working at the inspected, approved laboratory who have met the eligibility and proficiency requirements. Denied applicants may appeal any denials in accordance with the regulations in paragraph (j) of this section. (h) (2) Approved laboratories must have at least one individual with the required training and unexpired proficiency certification in their employ at all times. (3) Approved laboratories must perform the minimum number of tests to maintain proficiency, as stipulated by (i) (2) Approval to conduct official testing will be suspended in the event that a laboratory experiences changes that may impact its ability to provide quality testing services. These changes include: No longer employing an individual approved to conduct official testing, a move to different facilities, or a natural disaster that impacts power or water systems. Laboratories with suspended status will not be approved to conduct official testing. Laborator

official document · source cfr-2024 · id 9:§ 71.22