Summary


The proposed rule amendments incorporate by reference the updated consensus environmental testing certification standards, as revised in 2016. They also incorporate revised language for on-site laboratory assessments performed by third-party contractors, as directed by Florida Statutes, and reduce the related fees charged by the department. The Department of Health has determined that posting the following incorporated reference materials on the internet for purposes of public examination and inspection would constitute a violation of federal copyright law: Modules 1-7 of Volume 1 “Management and Technical Requirements for Laboratories Performing Environmental Analysis” (2016) and Volume 3 “General Requirements for Environmental Proficiency Test Providers” (2009) of the NELAC Institute, National Environmental Laboratory Accreditation Program. As such these incorporated reference materials are available for public inspection and examination at the Florida Department of State, Room 701, The Capitol, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-0250, or at the Department of Health’s Bureau of Public Health Laboratories, 1217 North Pearl Street, Jacksonville, Florida 32202.