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How to Apply For Laboratory Certification — Micro only laboratories

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For Initial Application Please Submit:
  1. Completed application
  2. Fees
    • Do not include the $500 application fee
    • Micro fees are $600 for SDWA and $400 for each CWA or RCRA
  3. Proficiency test (PT) data for each method if available
    • If 2 sets of PT data are submitted they should have been acquired within the last 12 months,
    • If 3 sets of PT data are submitted, it should be less than 18 months old. PT studies should be performed at approximately 6 months intervals.
  4. Latest onsite report and responding corrective action report
  5. Quality Assurance Manual
  6. Standard Operation Procedures
  7. Out of State Labs need to submit proof of certification by their home state.

For Renewing Labs Please Submit:
  1. Completed application
  2. Fees
    • Do not include the $500 application fee
    • Micro fees are $600 for SDWA and $400 for each CWA or RCRA
  3. Proficiency test (PT) data for each method & matrix if available
    • Submission of data with the application is not necessary if PT data is being submitted by third party vendor to the state.
    • PT data must be less than 18 months old.
  4. Latest onsite report and responding corrective action report
  5. Quality Assurance Manual
  6. Standard Operation Procedures updated procedures only or for any new methods requested

Out of state labs need to submit proof of continued certification by their home state. Please have your home state submit certificates and scope to our program as they expire. They need not be submitted with the application package if the documentation on file is current.

    If you have any questions or concerns please contact your Nevada laboratory certification team:
  • Denise Uber, Administrative Assistant 775-687-9507
  • Sara Rairick, Laboratory Certification Officer 775-687-9490
  • Donald LaFara, Program Manager 775-687-9491
    Nevada Division of Environmental Protection
    Bureau of Water Quality Planning
    Environmental Laboratory Services
    901 S. Stewart St. Ste. 4001
    Carson City, Nevada 89701-5249

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