Current through Register Vol. 41, No. 3, September 23, 2024
A. In addition to the requirements of
18VAC15-20-33,
each applicant for an asbestos analytical laboratory license shall submit
evidence of meeting the standards to perform one or more of PLM, PCM, or TEM
analysis.
1. For PLM analysis, one of the
following:
a. Current NVLAP accreditation
demonstrated by submittal of a copy of the Certificate of Accreditation, Scope
of Accreditation, and documentation of proficiency with the
application;
b. The asbestos
analytical laboratory is rated "proficient" in the BAPAT Program and maintains
the training and quality control document such as is necessary to demonstrate
competency in performing analysis; or
c. The asbestos analytical laboratory is
accredited under the IHLAP and maintains the training and quality control
documentation such as is necessary to demonstrate competency.
2. For PCM analysis, each analyst
shall have completed the NIOSH 582 or NIOSH 582 Equivalency course. In
addition, at least one of the following must be satisfied:
a. At fixed laboratory sites, one of the
following qualifications must be met:
(1) The
asbestos analytical laboratory is accredited under the IHLAP and maintains the
training and quality control documentation such as is necessary to demonstrate
competency;
(2) The asbestos
analytical laboratory is rated "proficient" in the IHPAT Program and maintains
the training and quality control document such as is necessary to demonstrate
competency in performing analysis; or
(3) Each analyst is listed in the AAR and has
a performance rating of "acceptable" for the most recent AAT round.
b. For onsite analysis, one of the
following qualifications must be met:
(1) The
asbestos analytical laboratory is rated "proficient" in the IHPAT Program and
maintains the training and quality control document such as is necessary to
demonstrate competency in performing onsite analysis for each onsite analyst
;
(2) The asbestos analytical
laboratory is accredited under the IHLAP and maintains compliance with the
requirements of its accreditation, as well as the training and quality control
document such as is necessary to demonstrate competency in performing onsite
analysis for each onsite analyst; or
(3) Each analyst is listed in the AAR and has
a performance rating of "acceptable" for the most recent AAT round.
3. For TEM analysis, a
current accreditation by NVLAP to analyze asbestos airborne fibers using TEM. A
copy of the NVLAP Certificate of Accreditation, Scope of Accreditation, and
documentation of NVLAP proficiency shall be submitted with the
application.
B. The
applicant shall name a responsible individual for the asbestos analytical
laboratory.
C. Any branch office of
an asbestos analytical laboratory shall complete a branch office application
from the board. Each branch office shall name a resident responsible individual
at each branch office.
D. The
branch office application shall provide the information contained in subsection
A of this section for the applicable branch office.
E. Any of the training and quality control
documentation required to be maintained pursuant to this section shall be
provided to the board upon request.
Statutory Authority: §§
54.1-201 and 54.1-501
of the Code of Virginia.
