NELAP definition
Examples of NELAP in a sentence
EPA may consider Environmental Response Laboratory Network (ERLN) laboratories, laboratories accredited under the National Environmental Laboratory Accreditation Program (NELAP), or laboratories that meet International Standardization Organization (ISO 17025) standards or other nationally recognized programs as meeting the Quality System requirements.
U.S. EPA may consider Environmental Response Laboratory Network (ERLN) laboratories, laboratories accredited under the National Environmental Laboratory Accreditation Program (NELAP), or laboratories that meet International Standardization Organization (ISO 17025) standards or other nationally recognized programs (▇▇▇▇://▇▇▇.▇▇▇.▇▇▇/fem/accredit.htm) as meeting the quality system requirements.
This is usually accomplished by the laboratory holding a current National Environmental Laboratory Accreditation Program (NELAP) accreditation for all appropriate fields-of-testing.
In addition all laboratories must hold certification from the Department of Health (DOH) Environmental Laboratory Certification Program (ELCP) using standards established by the National Environmental Laboratory Accreditation Conference (NELAP) as specified in Ch. 64E, F.A.C., for each matrix/test method/analyte combination.
Certain exceptions apply and can be found in the February 17, 2007 Guidance Memo BPSS Enforcement of Laboratory NELAP Certification Requirements.
When work is placed with a NELAP laboratory, the final report cover sheet will indicate the laboratory’s NELAP id.
The Quality Assurance Officer assists the Technical Director in ensuring compliance with all accrediting authorities and organizations (AIHA‐LAP, LLC – ISO/IEC 17025, NELAP, and various states).
All laboratories shall acquire the required accreditation from a Federal (including Navy), and state, or National Environmental Laboratory Accreditation Program (NELAP), for all environmental testing performed by the laboratory.
The Technical Director ensures compliance with all accrediting authorities and organizations (AIHA‐LAP, LLC – ISO/IEC 17025, NELAP, and various states).
ALS is a NELAP accredited laboratory and is experienced with USACE project methods and requirements.