Historical Note

Section expired under A.R.S. § 41-1056(E) at 7 A.A.R. 1382, effective February 28, 2001 (Supp. 01-1). New Section made by exempt rulemaking at 11 A.A.R. 2734, effective July 1, 2005 (Supp. 05-3).

R9-14-102. Direct Access Test List

A. Unless expressly excluded in subsection (B), a component is a direct access test.

B. The direct access test list includes:

1. Lipid profile, including the following components:

a. Total cholesterol,

b. Triglycerides,

c. HDL, and

d. LDL;

2. Glucose;

3. Dipstick urinalysis, including the following components:

a. Specific gravity,

b. Glucose,

c. Bilirubin,

d. Ketone,

e. Blood,

f. pH,

g. Protein,

h. Urobilinogen,

i. Nitrite,

j. Leukocytes, and

k. Ascorbic acid;

4. TSH with T4 reflex testing;

5. PSA;

6. Blood typing;

7. CBC, including the following components:

a. RBC,

b. WBC,

c. Hgb,

d. Hct,

e. Platelets,

f. WBC differential,

g. MCV,

h. MCH,

i. MCHC,

j. MPV, and

k. RDW;

8. Fecal occult blood;

9. Hgb A1C;

10. Urine pregnancy; and

11. CMP:

a. Including the following components:

i. Carbon dioxide,

ii. Sodium,

iii. Potassium,

iv. Chloride,

v. Albumin,

vi. Alkaline phosphatase,

vii. ALT,

viii. AST,

ix. Total bilirubin,

x. BUN,

xi. Creatinine,

xii. BUN-creatinine ratio,

xiii. Glucose,

xiv. Albumin-globulin ratio,

xv. Calcium,

xvi. Globulin, and

xvii. Total protein; and

b. Excluding anion gap.

Historical Note

Section expired under A.R.S. § 41-1056(E) at 7 A.A.R. 1382, effective February 28, 2001 (Supp. 01-1). New Section made by exempt rulemaking at 11 A.A.R. 2734, effective July 1, 2005 (Supp. 05-3).

R9-14-103. Laboratory Standing Orders

A laboratory standing order:

1. Shall specify:

a. The licensed practitioner's name, type of license, and licensing state;

b. The patient's name;

c. One or more tests; and

d. The frequency of testing; and

2. Remains in effect up to one year.

Historical Note

Section expired under A.R.S. § 41-1056(E) at 7 A.A.R. 1382, effective February 28, 2001 (Supp. 01-1). New Section made by exempt rulemaking at 11 A.A.R. 2734, effective July 1, 2005 (Supp. 05-3).

R9-14-104. Expired

Historical Note

Amended effective August 7, 1975 (Supp. 75-1). Section expired under A.R.S. § 41-1056(E) at 7 A.A.R. 1382, effective February 28, 2001 (Supp. 01-1).

R9-14-105. Expired

Historical Note

Section expired under A.R.S. § 41-1056(E) at 7 A.A.R. 1382, effective February 28, 2001 (Supp. 01-1).

R9-14-106. Expired

Historical Note

Section expired under A.R.S. § 41-1056(E) at 7 A.A.R. 1382, effective February 28, 2001 (Supp. 01-1).

R9-14-107. Expired

Historical Note

Section expired under A.R.S. § 41-1056(E) at 7 A.A.R. 1382, effective February 28, 2001 (Supp. 01-1).

R9-14-108. Expired

Historical Note

Section expired under A.R.S. § 41-1056(E) at 7 A.A.R. 1382, effective February 28, 2001 (Supp. 01-1).

R9-14-109. Expired

Historical Note

Section expired under A.R.S. § 41-1056(E) at 7 A.A.R. 1382, effective February 28, 2001 (Supp. 01-1).

R9-14-110. Expired

Historical Note

Section expired under A.R.S. § 41-1056(E) at 7 A.A.R. 1382, effective February 28, 2001 (Supp. 01-1).

R9-14-111. Expired

Historical Note

Section expired under A.R.S. § 41-1056(E) at 7 A.A.R. 1382, effective February 28, 2001 (Supp. 01-1).

R9-14-112. Expired

Historical Note

Section expired under A.R.S. § 41-1056(E) at 7 A.A.R. 1382, effective February 28, 2001 (Supp. 01-1).

R9-14-113. Expired

Historical Note

Section expired under A.R.S. § 41-1056(E) at 7 A.A.R. 1382, effective February 28, 2001 (Supp. 01-1).

R9-14-114. Expired

Historical Note

Section expired under A.R.S. § 41-1056(E) at 7 A.A.R. 1382, effective February 28, 2001 (Supp. 01-1).

R9-14-115. Expired

Historical Note

Section expired under A.R.S. § 41-1056(E) at 7 A.A.R. 1382, effective February 28, 2001 (Supp. 01-1).

R9-14-116. Repealed

Historical Note

Adopted effective May 24, 1976 (Supp. 76-3). Repealed effective August 15, 1989 (Supp. 89-3).

ARTICLE 2. EXPIRED

R9-14-201. Reserved

R9-14-202. Reserved

R9-14-203. Reserved

R9-14-204. Reserved

R9-14-205. Reserved

R9-14-206. Reserved

R9-14-207. Reserved

R9-14-208. Reserved

R9-14-209. Reserved

R9-14-210. Reserved

R9-14-211. Expired

Historical Note

Section expired under A.R.S. § 41-1056(E) at 7 A.A.R. 1382, effective February 28, 2001 (Supp. 01-1).

R9-14-212. Expired

Historical Note

Section expired under A.R.S. § 41-1056(E) at 7 A.A.R. 1382, effective February 28, 2001 (Supp. 01-1).

R9-14-213. Expired

Historical Note

Section expired under A.R.S. § 41-1056(E) at 7 A.A.R. 1382, effective February 28, 2001 (Supp. 01-1).

R9-14-214. Expired

Historical Note

Section expired under A.R.S. § 41-1056(E) at 7 A.A.R. 1382, effective February 28, 2001 (Supp. 01-1).

R9-14-215. Expired

Historical Note

Section expired under A.R.S. § 41-1056(E) at 7 A.A.R. 1382, effective February 28, 2001 (Supp. 01-1).

ARTICLE 3. EXPIRED

R9-14-301. Expired

Historical Note

Adopted effective September 29, 1976 (Supp. 76-4). Section expired under A.R.S. § 41-1056(E) at 7 A.A.R. 1382, effective February 28, 2001 (Supp. 01-1).

R9-14-302. Expired

Historical Note

Adopted effective September 29, 1976 (Supp. 76-4). Section expired under A.R.S. § 41-1056(E) at 13 A.A.R. 689, effective July 31, 2006 (Supp. 06-3).

ARTICLE 4. EXPIRED

R9-14-401. Expired

Historical Note

Adopted prior to codification November 1974. Amended as an emergency effective July 19, 1982, pursuant to A.R.S. § 41-1003, valid for only 90 days (Supp. 82-4). Amended as a permanent rule effective October 25, 1982; text of the amended rule identical to the emergency (Supp. 82-5). Former Section R9-14-411 renumbered without change as Section R9-14-401 effective March 3, 1987 (Supp. 87-1). Former Section R9-14-401 repealed, new Section R9-14-401 renumbered from R9-14-402 and amended effective August 27, 1992 (Supp. 92-3). Amended effective February 28, 1994 (Supp. 94-1). Section expired under A.R.S. § 41-1056(E) at 13 A.A.R. 689, effective July 31, 2006 (Supp. 06-3).

R9-14-402. Expired

Historical Note

Adopted prior to codification November 1974. Amended as an emergency effective July 19, 1982, pursuant to A.R.S. § 41-1003, valid for only 90 days (Supp. 82-4). Amended as a permanent rule effective October 25, 1982; text of the amended rule similar to the emergency (Supp. 82-5). Amended Paragraph (11) as an emergency effective 12:00 midnight, May 29, 1984, pursuant to A.R.S. § 41-1003, valid for only 90 days (Supp. 84-3). Amended Paragraph (11) as a permanent rule effective August 27, 1984 (Supp. 84-4). Former Section R9-14-412 renumbered without change as Section R9-14-402 effective March 3, 1987 (Supp. 87-1). Former Section R9-14-402 renumbered to R9-14-401, new Section R9-14-402 renumbered from R9-14-403 and amended effective August 27, 1992 (Supp. 92-3). Amended effective February 28, 1994 (Supp. 94-1). Section expired under A.R.S. § 41-1056(E) at 13 A.A.R. 689, effective July 31, 2006 (Supp. 06-3).

R9-14-403. Expired

Historical Note

Adopted prior to codification November 1974. Amended as an emergency effective July 19, 1982, pursuant to A.R.S. § 41-1003, valid for only 90 days (Supp. 82-4). Amended as a permanent rule effective October 25, 1982; text of the amended rule similar to the emergency (Supp. 82-5). Former Section R9-14-413 renumbered without change as Section R9-14-403 effective March 3, 1987 (Supp. 87-1). Former Section R9-14-403 renumbered to R9-14-402, new Section R9-14-403 renumbered from R9-14-404 and amended effective August 27, 1992 (Supp. 92-3). Amended by emergency action effective June 1, 1993, pursuant to A.R.S. § 41-1026, valid for only 90 days (Supp. 93-2). Amended again by emergency action effective September 16, 1993, pursuant to A.R.S. § 41-1026, valid for only 90 days (Supp. 93-3). Amended again by emergency action effective December 13, 1993, pursuant to A.R.S. § 41-1026, valid for only 90 days (Supp. 93-4). Emergency amendments permanently adopted effective February 28, 1994 (Supp. 94-1). Amended effective February 12, 1996 (Supp. 96-1). Amended by emergency rulemaking at 7 A.A.R. 2509, effective May 24, 2001 (Supp. 01-2). Amended by final rulemaking at 7 A.A.R. 5364, effective November 9, 2001 (Supp. 01-4). Amended by emergency rulemaking at 11 A.A.R. 2224, effective May 31, 2005 for 180 days (Supp. 05-2). Amended by emergency rulemaking at 11 A.A.R. 3568, effective September 1, 2005 for 180 days (Supp. 05-3). Emergency renewed at 11 A.A.R. 5323, effective November 22, 2005 for 180 days (Supp. 05-4). Emergency renewed at 12 A.A.R. 827, effective February 23, 2006 for 180 days (Supp. 06-1). Section expired under A.R.S. § 41-1056(E) at 13 A.A.R. 689, effective July 31, 2006 (Supp. 06-3).

R9-14-404. Expired

Historical Note

Adopted prior to codification November 1974. Amended as an emergency effective July 19, 1982, pursuant to A.R.S. § 41-1003, valid for only 90 days (Supp. 82-4). Amended as a permanent rule effective October 25, 1982; text of the amended rule similar to the emergency (Supp. 82-5). Amended as an emergency effective 12:00 midnight, May 29, 1984, pursuant to A.R.S. § 41-1003, valid for only 90 days (Supp. 84-3). Amended as a permanent rule effective August 27, 1984 (Supp. 84-4). Former Section R9-14-414 renumbered and amended as Section R9-14-404 effective March 3, 1987 (Supp. 87-1). Former Section R9-14-404 renumbered to R9-14-403, new Section R9-14-404 renumbered from R9-14-405 and amended effective August 27, 1992 (Supp. 92-3). Amended effective February 28, 1994 (Supp. 94-1). Amended effective February 12, 1996 (Supp. 96-1). Amended by emergency rulemaking at 7 A.A.R. 2509, effective May 24, 2001 (Supp. 01-2). Amended by final rulemaking at 7 A.A.R. 5364, effective November 9, 2001 (Supp. 01-4). Amended by emergency rulemaking at 11 A.A.R. 2224, effective May 31, 2005 for 180 days (Supp. 05-2). Amended by emergency rulemaking at 11 A.A.R. 3568, effective September 1, 2005 for 180 days (Supp. 05-3). Emergency renewed at 11 A.A.R. 5323, effective November 22, 2005 for 180 days (Supp. 05-4). Emergency renewed at 12 A.A.R. 827, effective February 23, 2006 for 180 days (Supp. 06-1). Section expired under A.R.S. § 41-1056(E) at 13 A.A.R. 689, effective July 31, 2006 (Supp. 06-3).

R9-14-405. Expired

Historical Note

Adopted prior to codification November 1974. Amended as an emergency effective July 19, 1982, pursuant to A.R.S. § 41-1003, valid for only 90 days (Supp. 82-4). Amended as a permanent rule effective October 25, 1982; text of the amended rule similar to the emergency (Supp. 82-5). Amended as an emergency effective 12:00 midnight, May 29, 1984, pursuant to A.R.S. § 41-1003, valid for only 90 days (Supp. 84-3). Amended as a permanent rule effective August 27, 1984 (Supp. 84-4). Former Section R9-14-415 renumbered and amended as Section R9-14-405, Exhibits E through U amended, and Exhibits V through X adopted effective March 3, 1987 (Supp. 87-1). Former Section R9-14-405 renumbered to R9-14-404 and Exhibits E through X moved to end of Article, new Section R9-14-405 renumbered from R9-14-406 and amended effective August 27, 1992 (Supp. 92-3). Amended effective February 28, 1994 (Supp. 94-1). Section expired under A.R.S. § 41-1056(E) at 13 A.A.R. 689, effective July 31, 2006 (Supp. 06-3).

R9-14-406. Expired

Historical Note

Adopted prior to codification November 1974. Amended as an emergency effective July 19, 1982, pursuant to A.R.S. § 41-1003, valid for only 90 days (Supp. 82-4). Amended as a permanent rule effective October 25, 1982; text of the amended rule similar to the emergency (Supp. 82-5). Former Section R9-14-416 renumbered and amended as R9-14-406 effective March 3, 1987 (Supp. 87-1). Former Section R9-14-406 renumbered to R9-14-405, new Section R9-14-406 renumbered from R9-14-407 and amended effective August 27, 1992 (Supp. 92-3). Amended effective February 28, 1994 (Supp. 94-1). Section expired under A.R.S. § 41-1056(E) at 13 A.A.R. 689, effective July 31, 2006 (Supp. 06-3).

R9-14-407. Expired

Historical Note

Adopted prior to codification November 1974. Amended as an emergency effective July 19, 1982, pursuant to A.R.S. § 41-1003, valid for only 90 days (Supp. 82-4). Correction to emergency adoption, subsection (C) should include Paragraph (4) as follows: "Receive a score of 70% or better on an examination administered by the Department." Amended as a permanent rule effective October 25, 1982; text of the amended rule similar to the emergency (Supp. 82-5). Former Section R9-14-417 renumbered and amended as Section R9-14-407 effective March 3, 1987 (Supp. 87-1). Former Section R9-14-407 renumbered to R9-14-406, new Section R9-14-407 renumbered from R9-14-408 and amended effective August 27, 1992 (Supp. 92-3). Amended effective February 28, 1994 (Supp. 94-1). Section expired under A.R.S. § 41-1056(E) at 13 A.A.R. 689, effective July 31, 2006 (Supp. 06-3).

R9-14-408. Expired

Historical Note

Adopted prior to codification November 1974. Amended as an emergency effective July 19, 1982, pursuant to A.R.S. § 41-1003, valid for only 90 days (Supp. 82-4). Amended as a permanent rule effective October 25, 1982; text of the amended rule similar to the emergency. Exhibits A and B initially adopted as part of the emergency amendment now adopted as part of the permanent rule (Supp. 82-5). Amended as an emergency effective 12:00 midnight, May 20, 1984, pursuant to A.R.S. § 41-1003, valid for only 90 days (Supp. 84-3). Amended as a permanent rule effective August 27, 1984. Exhibits C and D initially adopted as part of the emergency (Supp. 84-4). Editorial correction, Supp. 84-3, should read Amended as an emergency effective 12:00 midnight, May 29, 1984, pursuant to A.R.S. § 41-1003, valid for only 90 days (Supp. 84-6). Former Section R9-14-418 renumbered without change as R9-14-408, Exhibits A through D amended effective March 3, 1987 (Supp. 87-1). Former Section R9-14-408 renumbered to R9-14-407 and Exhibits A through D moved to end of Article, new Section R9-14-408 renumbered from R9-14-409 and amended effective August 27, 1992 (Supp. 92-3). Amended effective February 28, 1994 (Supp. 94-1). Section expired under A.R.S. § 41-1056(E) at 13 A.A.R. 689, effective July 31, 2006 (Supp. 06-3).

R9-14-409. Expired

Historical Note

Adopted prior to codification November 1974. Amended as an emergency effective July 19, 1982, pursuant to A.R.S. § 41-1003, valid for only 90 days (Supp. 82-4). Amended as a permanent rule effective October 25, 1982; text of the amended rule similar to the emergency (Supp. 82-5). Section R9-14-419 renumbered without change as Section R9-14-409 effective March 3, 1987 (Supp. 87-1). Former Section R9-14-409 renumbered to R9-14-408, new Section R9-14-409 renumbered from R9-14-411 and amended effective August 27, 1992 (Supp. 92-3). Section expired under A.R.S. § 41-1056(E) at 13 A.A.R. 689, effective July 31, 2006 (Supp. 06-3).

R9-14-410. Repealed

Historical Note

Adopted prior to codification November 1974. Amended as an emergency effective July 19, 1982, pursuant to A.R.S. § 41-1003, valid for only 90 days (Supp. 82-4). Amended as a permanent rule effective October 25, 1982; text of the amended rule identical to the emergency (Supp. 82-5). Former Section R9-14-420 renumbered without change as Section R9-14-410 effective March 3, 1987 (Supp. 87-1). Section R9-14-410 repealed effective August 27, 1992 (Supp. 92-3).

R9-14-411. Renumbered

Historical Note

Adopted prior to codification November 1974. Amended as an emergency effective July 19, 1982, pursuant to A.R.S. § 41-1003, valid for only 90 days (Supp. 82-4). Amended as a permanent rule effective October 25, 1982; text of the amended rule similar to the emergency (Supp. 82-5). Former Section R9-14-421 renumbered and amended as Section R9-14-411 effective March 3, 1987 (Supp. 87-1). Former Section R9-14-411 renumbered to R9-14-409 effective August 27, 1992 (Supp. 92-3).

R9-14-412. Repealed

Historical Note

Adopted as an emergency effective 12:00 midnight, May 20, 1984, pursuant to A.R.S. § 41-1003, valid for only 90 days (Supp. 84-3). Adopted as a permanent rule effective August 27, 1984 (Supp. 84-4). Editorial correction, Supp. 84-3, should read Amended as an emergency effective 12:00 midnight, May 29, 1984, pursuant to A.R.S. § 41-1003, valid for only 90 days (Supp. 84-6). Former Section R9-14-422 renumbered and amended as Section R9-14-412 effective March 3, 1987 (Supp. 87-1). Section R9-14-412 repealed effective August 27, 1992 (Supp. 92-3).

EXHIBIT 1. Expired

Historical Note

Exhibit 1 made by emergency rulemaking at 11 A.A.R. 2224, effective May 31, 2005 (Supp. 05-2). Emergency renewed at 11 A.A.R. 5323, effective November 22, 2005 (Supp. 05-4). Exhibit 1 expired under A.R.S. § 41-1056(E) at 13 A.A.R. 689, effective July 31, 2006 (Supp. 06-3).

EXHIBIT 2. Expired

Historical Note

Exhibit 2 made by emergency rulemaking at 11 A.A.R. 2224, effective May 31, 2005 (Supp. 05-2). Emergency renewed at 11 A.A.R. 5323, effective November 22, 2005 (Supp. 05-4). Exhibit 2 expired under A.R.S. § 41-1056(E) at 13 A.A.R. 689, effective July 31, 2006 (Supp. 06-3).

EXHIBIT 2A. Expired

Historical Note

Exhibit 2A made by emergency rulemaking at 11 A.A.R. 2224, effective May 31, 2005 (Supp. 05-2). Emergency renewed at 11 A.A.R. 5323, effective November 22, 2005 (Supp. 05-4). Exhibit 2A expired under A.R.S. § 41-1056(E) at 13 A.A.R. 689, effective July 31, 2006 (Supp. 06-3).

EXHIBIT 3. Expired

Historical Note

Exhibit 3 made by emergency rulemaking at 11 A.A.R. 2224, effective May 31, 2005 (Supp. 05-2). Emergency renewed at 11 A.A.R. 5323, effective November 22, 2005 (Supp. 05-4). Exhibit 3 expired under A.R.S. § 41-1056(E) at 13 A.A.R. 689, effective July 31, 2006 (Supp. 06-3).

EXHIBIT 3A. Expired

Historical Note

Exhibit 3A made by emergency rulemaking at 11 A.A.R. 2224, effective May 31, 2005 (Supp. 05-2). Emergency renewed at 11 A.A.R. 5323, effective November 22, 2005 (Supp. 05-4). Exhibit 3A expired under A.R.S. § 41-1056(E) at 13 A.A.R. 689, effective July 31, 2006 (Supp. 06-3).

EXHIBIT 4. Expired

Historical Note

Exhibit 4 made by emergency rulemaking at 11 A.A.R. 3568, effective September 1, 2005 (Supp. 05-3). Emergency renewed at 12 A.A.R. 827, effective February 23, 2006 (Supp. 06-1). Exhibit 4 expired under A.R.S. § 41-1056(E) at 13 A.A.R. 689, effective July 31, 2006 (Supp. 06-3).

EXHIBIT 5. Expired

Historical Note

Exhibit 5 made by emergency rulemaking at 11 A.A.R. 3568, effective September 1, 2005 (Supp. 05-3). Emergency renewed at 12 A.A.R. 827, effective February 23, 2006 (Supp. 06-1). Exhibit 5 expired under A.R.S. § 41-1056(E) at 13 A.A.R. 689, effective July 31, 2006 (Supp. 06-3).

EXHIBIT 6. Expired

Historical Note

Exhibit 6 made by emergency rulemaking at 11 A.A.R. 3568, effective September 1, 2005 (Supp. 05-3). Emergency renewed at 12 A.A.R. 827, effective February 23, 2006 (Supp. 06-1). Exhibit 6 expired under A.R.S. § 41-1056(E) at 13 A.A.R. 689, effective July 31, 2006 (Supp. 06-3).

EXHIBIT 6A. Expired

Historical Note

Exhibit 6A made by emergency rulemaking at 11 A.A.R. 3568, effective September 1, 2005 (Supp. 05-3). Emergency renewed at 12 A.A.R. 827, effective February 23, 2006 (Supp. 06-1). Exhibit 6A expired under A.R.S. § 41-1056(E) at 13 A.A.R. 689, effective July 31, 2006 (Supp. 06-3).

EXHIBIT A. Expired

Historical Note

Exhibit A moved from Section R9-14-408 and amended effective August 27, 1992 (Supp. 92-3). Exhibit A expired under A.R.S. § 41-1056(E) at 13 A.A.R. 689, effective July 31, 2006 (Supp. 06-3).

EXHIBIT B. Expired

Historical Note

Exhibit B moved from Section R9-14-408 and amended effective August 27, 1992 (Supp. 92-3). Exhibit B expired under A.R.S. § 41-1056(E) at 13 A.A.R. 689, effective July 31, 2006 (Supp. 06-3).

EXHIBIT C. Expired

Historical Note

Exhibit C moved from Section R9-14-408 and amended effective August 27, 1992 (Supp. 92-3). Exhibit C expired under A.R.S. § 41-1056(E) at 13 A.A.R. 689, effective July 31, 2006 (Supp. 06-3).

EXHIBIT D. Expired

Historical Note

Exhibit D moved from Section R9-14-408 and amended effective August 27, 1992 (Supp. 92-3). Exhibit D expired under A.R.S. § 41-1056(E) at 13 A.A.R. 689, effective July 31, 2006 (Supp. 06-3).

EXHIBIT E. Expired

Historical Note

Exhibit E moved from Section R9-14-405 and amended effective August 27, 1992 (Supp. 92-3). Exhibit E expired under A.R.S. § 41-1056(E) at 13 A.A.R. 689, effective July 31, 2006 (Supp. 06-3).

EXHIBIT EE. Expired

Historical Note

Exhibit EE adopted effective August 27, 1992 (Supp. 92-3). Exhibit EE expired under A.R.S. § 41-1056(E) at 13 A.A.R. 689, effective July 31, 2006 (Supp. 06-3).

EXHIBIT F. Expired

Historical Note

Exhibit F moved from Section R9-14-405 and amended effective August 27, 1992 (Supp. 92-3). Exhibit F expired under A.R.S. § 41-1056(E) at 13 A.A.R. 689, effective July 31, 2006 (Supp. 06-3).

EXHIBIT G. Expired

Historical Note

Exhibit G moved from Section R9-14-405 and amended effective August 27, 1992 (Supp. 92-3). Exhibit G expired under A.R.S. § 41-1056(E) at 13 A.A.R. 689, effective July 31, 2006 (Supp. 06-3).

EXHIBIT H. Expired

Historical Note

Exhibit H moved from Section R9-14-405 and amended effective August 27, 1992 (Supp. 92-3). Exhibit H expired under A.R.S. § 41-1056(E) at 13 A.A.R. 689, effective July 31, 2006 (Supp. 06-3).

EXHIBIT I. Expired

Historical Note

Exhibit I moved from Section R9-14-405 and amended effective August 27, 1992 (Supp. 92-3). Exhibit I expired under A.R.S. § 41-1056(E) at 13 A.A.R. 689, effective July 31, 2006 (Supp. 06-3).

EXHIBIT II. Expired

Historical Note

Exhibit II adopted effective August 27, 1992 (Supp. 92-3). Amended effective February 28, 1994 (Supp. 94-1). Exhibit II expired under A.R.S. § 41-1056(E) at 13 A.A.R. 689, effective July 31, 2006 (Supp. 06-3).

EXHIBIT J. Expired

Historical Note

Exhibit J moved from Section R9-14-405 and amended effective August 27, 1992 (Supp. 92-3). Exhibit J expired under A.R.S. § 41-1056(E) at 13 A.A.R. 689, effective July 31, 2006 (Supp. 06-3).

EXHIBIT K. Expired

Historical Note

Exhibit K moved from Section R9-14-405 and repealed, new Exhibit K renumbered from Exhibit M and amended effective August 27, 1992 (Supp. 92-3). Exhibit K expired under A.R.S. § 41-1056(E) at 13 A.A.R. 689, effective July 31, 2006 (Supp. 06-3).

EXHIBIT KK. Expired

Historical Note

Exhibit KK adopted effective August 27, 1992 (Supp. 92-3). Exhibit KK expired under A.R.S. § 41-1056(E) at 13 A.A.R. 689, effective July 31, 2006 (Supp. 06-3).

EXHIBIT L. Expired

Historical Note

Exhibit L moved from Section R9-14-405 and repealed, new Exhibit L renumbered from Exhibit N and amended effective August 27, 1992 (Supp. 92-3). Exhibit L expired under A.R.S. § 41-1056(E) at 13 A.A.R. 689, effective July 31, 2006 (Supp. 06-3).

EXHIBIT M. Expired

Historical Note

Exhibit M moved from Section R9-14-405 and renumbered to Exhibit K; new Exhibit M renumbered from Exhibit O and amended effective August 27, 1992 (Supp. 92-3). Exhibit M expired under A.R.S. § 41-1056(E) at 13 A.A.R. 689, effective July 31, 2006 (Supp. 06-3).

EXHIBIT N. Expired

Historical Note

Exhibit N moved from Section R9-14-405 and renumbered to Exhibit L, new Exhibit N renumbered from Exhibit R and amended effective August 27, 1992 (Supp. 92-3). Exhibit N expired under A.R.S. § 41-1056(E) at 13 A.A.R. 689, effective July 31, 2006 (Supp. 06-3).

EXHIBIT NN. Expired

Historical Note

Exhibit NN adopted effective August 27, 1992 (Supp. 92-3). Exhibit NN expired under A.R.S. § 41-1056(E) at 13 A.A.R. 689, effective July 31, 2006 (Supp. 06-3).

EXHIBIT O. Expired

Historical Note

Exhibit O moved from Section R9-14-405 and renumbered to Exhibit M, new Exhibit O renumbered from Exhibit S and amended effective August 27, 1992 (Supp. 92-3). Exhibit O expired under A.R.S. § 41-1056(E) at 13 A.A.R. 689, effective July 31, 2006 (Supp. 06-3).

EXHIBIT OO. Expired

Historical Note

Exhibit OO adopted effective August 27, 1992 (Supp. 92-3). Amended effective February 28, 1994 (Supp. 94-1). Exhibit OO expired under A.R.S. § 41-1056(E) at 13 A.A.R. 689, effective July 31, 2006 (Supp. 06-3).

EXHIBIT OOO. Expired

Historical Note

Exhibit OOO adopted effective February 28, 1994 (Supp. 94-1). Exhibit OOO expired under A.R.S. § 41-1056(E) at 13 A.A.R. 689, effective July 31, 2006 (Supp. 06-3).

EXHIBIT P. Expired

Historical Note

Exhibit P moved from Section R9-14-405 and repealed, new Exhibit P renumbered from Exhibit T and amended effective August 27, 1992 (Supp. 92-3). Exhibit P expired under A.R.S. § 41-1056(E) at 13 A.A.R. 689, effective July 31, 2006 (Supp. 06-3).

EXHIBIT P-EN. Expired

Historical Note

New Exhibit P-EN made by emergency rulemaking at 7 A.A.R. 2509, effective May 24, 2001 (Supp. 01-2). Amended by final rulemaking at 7 A.A.R. 5364, effective November 9, 2001 (Supp. 01-4). Exhibit P-EN expired under A.R.S. § 41-1056(E) at 13 A.A.R. 689, effective July 31, 2006 (Supp. 06-3).

EXHIBIT PP. Expired

Historical Note

Exhibit PP adopted effective February 28, 1994 (Supp. 94-1). Exhibit PP expired under A.R.S. § 41-1056(E) at 13 A.A.R. 689, effective July 31, 2006 (Supp. 06-3).

EXHIBIT PP-EN. Expired

Historical Note

New Exhibit PP-EN made by emergency rulemaking at 7 A.A.R. 2509, effective May 24, 2001 (Supp. 01-2). Amended by final rulemaking at 7 A.A.R. 5364, effective November 9, 2001 (Supp. 01-4). Exhibit PP-EN expired under A.R.S. § 41-1056(E) at 13 A.A.R. 689, effective July 31, 2006 (Supp. 06-3).

EXHIBIT Q. Expired

Historical Note

Exhibit Q moved from Section R9-14-405 and repealed, new Exhibit Q renumbered from Exhibit U and amended effective August 27, 1992 (Supp. 92-3). Amended effective February 28, 1994 (Supp. 94-1). Exhibit Q expired under A.R.S. § 41-1056(E) at 13 A.A.R. 689, effective July 31, 2006 (Supp. 06-3).

EXHIBIT Q-EN. Expired

Historical Note

New Exhibit Q-EN made by emergency rulemaking at 7 A.A.R. 2509, effective May 24, 2001 (Supp. 01-2). Amended by final rulemaking at 7 A.A.R. 5364, effective November 9, 2001 (Supp. 01-4). Exhibit Q-EN expired under A.R.S. § 41-1056(E) at 13 A.A.R. 689, effective July 31, 2006 (Supp. 06-3).

EXHIBIT QQ. Expired

Historical Note

Exhibit QQ adopted effective February 28, 1994 (Supp. 94-1). Exhibit QQ expired under A.R.S. § 41-1056(E) at 13 A.A.R. 689, effective July 31, 2006 (Supp. 06-3).

EXHIBIT QQ-EN. Expired

Historical Note

New Exhibit QQ-EN made by emergency rulemaking at 7 A.A.R. 2509, effective May 24, 2001 (Supp. 01-2). Amended by final rulemaking at 7 A.A.R. 5364, effective November 9, 2001 (Supp. 01-4). Exhibit QQ-EN expired under A.R.S. § 41-1056(E) at 13 A.A.R. 689, effective July 31, 2006 (Supp. 06-3).

EXHIBIT R. Expired

Historical Note

Exhibit R moved from Section R9-14-405 and renumbered to Exhibit N, New Exhibit R renumbered from Exhibit V and amended effective August 27, 1992 (Supp. 92-3). Exhibit R expired under A.R.S. § 41-1056(E) at 13 A.A.R. 689, effective July 31, 2006 (Supp. 06-3).

EXHIBIT RR. Expired

Historical Note

Exhibit RR adopted effective August 27, 1992 (Supp. 92-3). Exhibit RR expired under A.R.S. § 41-1056(E) at 13 A.A.R. 689, effective July 31, 2006 (Supp. 06-3).

EXHIBIT S. Expired

Historical Note

Exhibit S moved from Section R9-14-405 and renumbered to Exhibit O, new Exhibit S renumbered from Exhibit W and amended effective August 27, 1992 (Supp. 92-3). Exhibit S expired under A.R.S. § 41-1056(E) at 13 A.A.R. 689, effective July 31, 2006 (Supp. 06-3).

EXHIBIT T. Expired

Historical Note

Exhibit T moved from Section R9-14-405 and renumbered to Exhibit P, new Exhibit T renumbered from Exhibit X and amended effective August 27, 1992 (Supp. 92-3). Exhibit T expired under A.R.S. § 41-1056(E) at 13 A.A.R. 689, effective July 31, 2006 (Supp. 06-3).

EXHIBIT U. Expired

Historical Note

Exhibit U moved from Section R9-14-405 and renumbered to Exhibit Q, new Exhibit U adopted effective August 27, 1992 (Supp. 92-3). Exhibit U expired under A.R.S. § 41-1056(E) at 13 A.A.R. 689, effective July 31, 2006 (Supp. 06-3).

EXHIBIT UU. Expired

Historical Note

Exhibit UU adopted effective August 27, 1992 (Supp. 92-3). Exhibit UU expired under A.R.S. § 41-1056(E) at 13 A.A.R. 689, effective July 31, 2006 (Supp. 06-3).

EXHIBIT V. Expired

Historical Note

Exhibit V moved from Section R9-14-405 and renumbered to Exhibit R, new Exhibit V adopted effective August 27, 1992 (Supp. 92-3). Exhibit V expired under A.R.S. § 41-1056(E) at 13 A.A.R. 689, effective July 31, 2006 (Supp. 06-3).

EXHIBIT W. Expired

Historical Note

Exhibit W moved from Section R9-14-405 and renumbered to Exhibit S, new Exhibit W adopted effective August 27, 1992 (Supp. 92-3). Exhibit W expired under A.R.S. § 41-1056(E) at 13 A.A.R. 689, effective July 31, 2006 (Supp. 06-3).

EXHIBIT WW. Expired

Historical Note

Exhibit WW adopted effective August 27, 1992 (Supp. 92-3). Amended effective February 28, 1994 (Supp. 94-1). Exhibit WW expired under A.R.S. § 41-1056(E) at 13 A.A.R. 689, effective July 31, 2006 (Supp. 06-3).

EXHIBIT WWW. Expired

Historical Note

Exhibit WWW adopted effective February 28, 1994 (Supp. 94-1). Exhibit WWW expired under A.R.S. § 41-1056(E) at 13 A.A.R. 689, effective July 31, 2006 (Supp. 06-3).

EXHIBIT WWW-EN. Expired

Historical Note

New Exhibit WWW-EN made by emergency rulemaking at 7 A.A.R. 2509, effective May 24, 2001 (Supp. 01-2). Amended by final rulemaking at 7 A.A.R. 5364, effective November 9, 2001 (Supp. 01-4). Exhibit WWW-EN expired under A.R.S. § 41-1056(E) at 13 A.A.R. 689, effective July 31, 2006 (Supp. 06-3).

EXHIBIT X. Expired

Historical Note

Exhibit X moved from Section R9-14-405 and renumbered to Exhibit T effective August 27, 1992 (Supp. 92-3). New Exhibit X adopted effective February 12, 1996 (Supp. 96-1). Exhibit X expired under A.R.S. § 41-1056(E) at 13 A.A.R. 689, effective July 31, 2006 (Supp. 06-3).

EXHIBIT Y. Expired

Historical Note

Exhibit Y adopted effective February 12, 1996 (Supp. 96-1). Exhibit Y expired under A.R.S. § 41-1056(E) at 13 A.A.R. 689, effective July 31, 2006 (Supp. 06-3).

EXHIBIT Z. Expired

Historical Note

Exhibit Y adopted effective February 12, 1996 (Supp. 96-1). Exhibit Z expired under A.R.S. § 41-1056(E) at 13 A.A.R. 689, effective July 31, 2006 (Supp. 06-3).

ARTICLE 5. RECODIFIED

R9-14-501. Recodified

Historical Note

Adopted effective November 2, 1979 (Supp. 79-6). Section R9-14-501 renumbered from R9-14-512 and amended effective June 14, 1990 (Supp. 90-2). Amended by emergency action effective October 27, 1994, pursuant to A.R.S. § 41-1026, valid for 90 days (Supp. 94-4). Amended again by emergency action effective January 25, 1995, valid for 180 days (Supp. 95-1). Amended effective July 10, 1995 (Supp. 95-3). Amended by final rulemaking at 7 A.A.R. 4965, effective January 1, 2002 (Supp. 01-4). Section recodified to R9-13-201 at 11 A.A.R. 3577, effective August 31, 2005 (Supp. 05-3).

R9-14-502. Recodified

Historical Note

Adopted effective November 2, 1979 (Supp. 79-6). Section R9-14-502 renumbered from R9-14-513 and amended effective June 14, 1990 (Supp. 90-2). Amended by emergency action effective October 27, 1994, pursuant to A.R.S. § 41-1026, valid for 90 days (Supp. 94-4). Amended again by emergency action effective January 25, 1995, valid for 180 days (Supp. 95-1). Amended effective July 10, 1995 (Supp. 95-3). Amended by final rulemaking at 7 A.A.R. 4965, effective January 1, 2002 (Supp. 01-4). Section recodified to R9-13-202 at 11 A.A.R. 3577, effective August 31, 2005 (Supp. 05-3).

R9-14-503. Recodified

Historical Note

Adopted effective November 2, 1979 (Supp. 79-6). Section R9-14-503 renumbered from R9-14-514 and amended effective June 14, 1990 (Supp. 90-2). Amended effective July 10, 1995 (Supp. 95-3). Amended by final rulemaking at 7 A.A.R. 4965, effective January 1, 2002 (Supp. 01-4). Section recodified to R9-13-203 at 11 A.A.R. 3577, effective August 31, 2005 (Supp. 05-3).

R9-14-504. Recodified

Historical Note

Adopted effective November 2, 1979 (Supp. 79-6). Section R9-14-504 renumbered from R9-14-515 and amended effective June 14, 1990 (Supp. 90-2). Amended effective July 10, 1995 (Supp. 95-3). Amended by final rulemaking at 7 A.A.R. 4965, effective January 1, 2002 (Supp. 01-4). Section recodified to R9-13-204 at 11 A.A.R. 3577, effective August 31, 2005 (Supp. 05-3).

R9-14-505. Recodified

Historical Note

Adopted by emergency action effective October 27, 1994, pursuant to A.R.S. § 41-1026, valid for 90 days (Supp. 94-4). Adopted again by emergency action effective January 25, 1995, valid for 180 days (Supp. 95-1). Adopted effective July 10, 1995 (Supp. 95-3). Amended by final rulemaking at 7 A.A.R. 4965, effective January 1, 2002 (Supp. 01-4). Section recodified to R9-13-205 at 11 A.A.R. 3577, effective August 31, 2005 (Supp. 05-3).

R9-14-506. Reserved

R9-14-507. Reserved

R9-14-508. Reserved

R9-14-509. Reserved

R9-14-510. Reserved

R9-14-511. Repealed

Historical Note

Adopted effective November 2, 1979 (Supp. 79-6). Repealed effective June 14, 1990 (Supp. 90-2)

R9-14-512. Renumbered

Historical Note

Adopted effective November 2, 1979 (Supp. 79-6). Section R9-14-512 renumbered to R9-14-501 effective June 14, 1990 (Supp. 90-2).

R9-14-513. Renumbered

Historical Note

Adopted effective November 2, 1979 (Supp. 79-6). Section R9-14-512 renumbered to R9-14-502 effective June 14, 1990 (Supp. 90-2)

R9-14-514. Renumbered

Historical Note

Adopted effective November 2, 1979 (Supp. 79-6). Section R9-14-514 renumbered to R9-14-503 effective June 14, 1990 (Supp. 90-2).

R9-14-515. Renumbered

Historical Note

Adopted effective November 2, 1979 (Supp. 79-6). Section R9-14-515 renumbered to R9-14-504 effective June 14, 1990 (Supp. 90-2).

ARTICLE 6. LICENSING OF ENVIRONMENTAL LABORATORIES

R9-14-601. Definitions

In addition to the definitions in A.R.S. § 36-495, the following definitions apply in this Article, unless otherwise specified:

1. "Acceptance criteria" means the range of satisfactory test results for a parameter.

2. "ADEQ" means the Arizona Department of Environmental Quality.

3. "Affiliate" means a business organization that:

a. Controls or has the power to control the business organization that owns the laboratory,

b. Is controlled by or could be controlled by the business organization that owns the laboratory, or

c. Could be controlled by a third business organization that could also control the business organization that owns the laboratory.

4. "Alternate method" means an analytical test procedure or technique that is not an approved method and for which approval is requested under R9-14-610(C).

5. "Analyst" means an individual who performs compliance testing at a laboratory.

6. "Analyte" means the substance or chemical constituent being sought or measured in an analytical procedure.

7. "Applicant" means a person or persons requesting an initial or renewal license under R9-14-603, approval of an alternate method or method alteration under R9-14-610(C), or approval of an exemption under R9-14-615(D), and includes, as required under A.R.S. § 36-495.03(D), the owner and, if the owner is not the laboratory director, the laboratory director.

8. "Approved method" means an analytical test procedure or technique authorized by the Department to test for the presence of a particular contaminant or characteristic and includes an alternate method approved by the Department under R9-14-610(C) and an approved method used with a method alteration approved by the Department under R9-14-610(C).

9. "ASTM" means American Society for Testing and Materials.

10. "Blind proficiency testing" means the Department's determination of a laboratory analyst's ability to analyze samples correctly, accomplished by submitting samples for testing in such a manner that the laboratory analyst is not aware that the proficiency testing is occurring.

11. "Business organization" means an entity such as a sole proprietorship, an unincorporated association, a corporation, a limited liability company, a partnership, or a governmental entity.

12. "Calibration curve" means a graphical display of the functional relationship between the instrument or analytical device response and the analyte amount.

13. "Calibration model" means a mathematical form for a calibration curve.

14. "CCC" means calibration check compounds.

15. "CCV" means continuing calibration verification standard.

16. "Client" means a person that submits a sample to a laboratory for compliance testing.

17. "Contaminant" means a matter, pollutant, hazardous substance, or other substance for which a sample is being tested.

18. "Contiguous grounds" means real property that can be enclosed by a single unbroken boundary line that does not enclose property owned or leased by another.

19. "Critical step" means a task in the testing procedure that is required to be performed within a specified time period by regulation, method, standard operating procedure, or quality assurance plan.

20. "Current" means up-to-date and extending to the present time.

21. "Data outlier" means a test result that falls outside of acceptance criteria.

22. "Days" means calendar days, excluding the day of the act, event, or default from which a designated period of time begins to run and excluding the last day of the period if it is a Saturday, a Sunday, or a legal holiday, in which event the period runs until the end of the next day that is not a Saturday, a Sunday, or a legal holiday.

23. "DBCP" means 1,2-Dibromo-3-chloropropane.

24. "DDT" means dichloro-diphenyl-trichloroethane.

25. "DOC" means dissolved organic carbon.

26. "ECD" means electron capture detector.

27. "EDB" means 1,2-Dibromoethane.

28. "Effluent" means an outflow, as of a stream that flows out of a facility.

29. "EOX" means extractable organic halides.

30. "EP" means extraction procedure.

31. "EPA" means the United States Environmental Protection Agency.

32. "FID" means flame ionization detector.

33. "FL" means fluorescence.

34. "FT-IR" means Fourier transform infrared.

35. "GC" means gas chromatography.

36. "HEM" means n-Hexane extractable material.

37. "HPLC" means high performance liquid chromatography.

38. "HRGC" means high resolution gas chromatography.

39. "HRMS" means high resolution mass spectrometry.

40. "ICV" means initial calibration verification.

41. "IDOC" means initial demonstration of capability.

42. "Initial Demonstration of Capability" means a test performed by an analyst, as prescribed by a method, to document the analyst's ability to perform the method.

43. "Investigation" means an evaluation of a licensee's or applicant's compliance with A.R.S. Title 36, Chapter 4.3 and this Article conducted by the Department upon its own initiative or upon receipt of a written complaint and may include a laboratory inspection.

44. "IPC" means instrument performance check.

45. "Key reference" means a document incorporated by reference in R9-14-610(B).

46. "Laboratory inspection" means the Department's assessment of operations at a laboratory to determine a licensee's compliance with A.R.S. Title 36, Chapter 4.3 and this Article.

47. "LCS" means laboratory control sample.

48. "Level I license" means an approval issued by the Department authorizing compliance testing of one to nine total parameters at a laboratory.

49. "Level II license" means an approval issued by the Department authorizing compliance testing of 10 to 17 total parameters at a laboratory.

50. "Level III license" means an approval issued by the Department authorizing compliance testing of more than 17 total parameters at a laboratory.

51. "LFB" means laboratory fortified blank.

52. "LFM" means laboratory fortified sample matrix.

53. "Licensee" means a person or persons to whom the Department issues a license to operate a laboratory and includes, as required under A.R.S. § 36-495.03(D), the owner and, if the owner is not the laboratory director, the laboratory director.

54. "Limit of detection" means an analyte- and matrix-specific estimate of the minimum amount of a substance that an analytical process can reliably detect, which may be laboratory dependent and is developed according to R9-14-615(C)(7).

55. "Limit of quantitation" means the minimum levels, concentrations, or quantities of a target variable such as an analyte that can be reported with a specific degree of confidence.

56. "LOQ" means limit of quantitation.

57. "LRMS" means low resolution mass spectrometry.

58. "Method" means an analytical test procedure or technique.

59. "Method alteration" means a change to an established method.

60. "Method reporting limit" means the minimum concentration of a contaminant reported after analyzing a sample in a given parameter, determined after corrections have been made for sample dilution and sample weight.

61. "Mobile laboratory" means a non-stationary facility where compliance testing is performed.

62. "MPN" means most probable number.

63. "MRL" means minimum reporting level.

64. "MS" means mass spectrometry.

65. "MSE" means microscale solvent extraction.

66. "NPD" means nitrogen phosphorous detector.

67. "NPDES" means national pollutant discharge elimination system.

68. "NTU" means nephelometric turbidity units.

69. "ONPG-MUG" means ortho-nitrophenyl-ß-D-galactopyranoside-4-methylumbelliferyl-ß-D-glucuronide.

70. "Owner" means a person that has controlling legal or equitable interest in and authority over a laboratory's operations.

71. "PAH" means polynuclear aromatic hydrocarbon.

72. "Parameter" means the combination of a particular type of sample with a particular approved method by which the sample will be analyzed for a particular analyte or characteristic.

73. "PB" means particle beam.

74. "PCB" means polychlorinated biphenyls.

75. "PCDD" means polychlorinated dibenzodioxins.

76. "PCDF" means polychlorinated dibenzofurans.

77. "PDA" means photodiode array.

78. "PID" means photoionization detection.

79. "POX" means purgeable organic halides.

80. "Precision" means repeatability of measurement data, specifically the similarity of successive independent measurements of a single magnitude generated by repeated applications of a process under specified conditions.

81. "Proficiency testing" means a proficiency testing service's determination of a laboratory analyst's ability to analyze samples correctly, accomplished by submitting samples to the laboratory for testing and then analyzing the acceptability of the results.

82. "Proficiency testing service" means an independent service acceptable to the EPA or, if the EPA has not indicated acceptance of a proficiency testing service for a parameter, acceptable to the Department based on recognition from a national organization such as the National Environmental Laboratory Accreditation Program.

83. "Qualified" means explained in documentation.

84. "Quality assurance plan" means documentation that meets the requirements of R9-14-615(B).

85. "Quality control checks" means the steps taken by laboratory analysts to monitor the accuracy and precision of sample analysis.

86. "QCS" means quality control sample.

87. "RDX" means Hexahydro-1,3,5-trinitro-1,3,5-triazine.

88. "Records" means all written, recorded, and electronic documentation necessary to reconstruct all laboratory activities that produce data and includes all information relating to the laboratory's equipment, analytical test methods, and related activities.

89. "RPD" means relative percent difference.

90. "Ruggedness" means the ability of a method to withstand changes in environmental factors and produce repeatable results.

91. "Sample" means a specimen that is a representative part of a whole or a single item from a group.

92. "Single laboratory" means an individual laboratory facility or multiple laboratory facilities located on contiguous grounds and having the same owner.

93. "Small business" means a business organization, including its affiliates, that is independently owned and operated, that is not dominant in its field, and that employs fewer than 100 full-time employees or had gross annual receipts of less than $4 million in its last fiscal year.

94. "SOUR" means specific oxygen uptake rate.

95. "SPE" means solid-phase extraction.

96. "SPLP" means synthetic precipitation leaching procedure.

97. "Standard operating procedure" means a documented process for carrying on business, analysis, or action, with instructions for performing routine or repetitive tasks.

98. "Statistical outlier" means an individual data point that has a value far from those of the other data points in a set and that has been determined through statistical analysis to have derived from a different population than the other data points.

99. "TCLP" means toxicity characteristics leaching procedure.

100. "TDS" means total dissolved solids.

101. "TE" means thermal extraction.

102. "TNT" means trinitrotoluene.

103. "TOC" means total organic carbon.

104. "TOX" means total organic halides.

105. "Traceability" means the establishment of an unbroken chain of comparisons to the reference of origin.

106. "TS" means thermospray.

107. "TSS" means total suspended solids.

108. "UV" means ultraviolet.

109. "Valid" means that a license, certificate, or other form of authorization is in full force and effect and not suspended.

110. "VOC" means volatile organic compound.

111. "VOST" means volatile organic sampling train.

Historical Note

Adopted effective August 16, 1985 (Supp. 85-4). Former Section R9-14-601 repealed, new Section R9-14-601 adopted effective December 20, 1991 (Supp. 91-4). Amended effective June 20, 1997 (Supp. 97-2). Amended by final rulemaking at 7 A.A.R. 184, effective December 15, 2000 (Supp. 00-4). Amended by final rulemaking at 12 A.A.R. 4798, effective December 5, 2006
(Supp. 06-4).

R9-14-602. Exemptions from Applicability

This Article does not apply to:

1. The laboratories exempted by A.R.S. § 36-495.02(A);

2. Compliance testing performed under the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act, 7 U.S.C. 136-136y; or

3. An out-of-state laboratory at which only microbiology testing of bottled water is performed and for which the owner holds a current and valid environmental laboratory license or certificate, issued by another state of the United States, that specifically authorizes drinking water testing.

Historical Note

Adopted effective August 16, 1985 (Supp. 85-4). Former Section R9-14-602 repealed, new Section R9-14-602 adopted effective December 20, 1991 (Supp. 91-4). Amended effective June 20, 1997 (Supp. 97-2). Amended by final rulemaking at 7 A.A.R. 184, effective December 15, 2000 (Supp. 00-4). Amended by final rulemaking at 12 A.A.R. 4798, effective December 5, 2006
(Supp. 06-4).

R9-14-603. License Application and Process; Transferability

A. To obtain an initial or renewal license to operate a laboratory, an applicant shall submit to the Department, within the time prescribed in subsection (C), an application completed using a Department-provided form and including:

1. The name of the laboratory;

2. The current Arizona license number for the laboratory, if any;

3. The current EPA certification number for the laboratory, if any;

4. The physical and mailing addresses for the laboratory;

5. The telephone number; fax number; and e-mail address for the laboratory;

6. The name and address of the owner and of each additional person that has an ownership interest in the laboratory;

7. For the owner and each additional business organization with an ownership interest in the laboratory, the name of each officer, principal, and statutory agent;

8. The name of the laboratory director;

9. The type of laboratory:

a. Governmental;

b. Company, performing internal work only;

c. Commercial, for profit; or

d. Other, with a description of the type of laboratory operation;

10. The license Level for which the applicant is applying;

11. Whether the applicant is applying to license a single laboratory or multiple laboratories;

12. If the applicant is applying to license a mobile laboratory, the vehicle make, vehicle identification number, and Arizona vehicle license number of the mobile laboratory;

13. If the applicant is applying to license a mobile laboratory that is affiliated with a non-mobile laboratory, the name of the non-mobile laboratory;

14. The name, title, and educational background of each individual authorized to sign final reports for the laboratory;

15. A list of the parameters for which the applicant is requesting to be licensed or, if an application for a renewal license, an indication that the applicant desires to be licensed for the same parameters as on the current license;

16. A list of the instruments and equipment to be used at the laboratory for compliance testing or, if an application for a renewal license, an indication that the applicant is using the same instruments and equipment as used under the current license;

17. A list of the software to be used at the laboratory for instrument control and data reduction interpretation or, if an application for a renewal license, an indication that the applicant is using the same software as used under the current license;

18. If the applicant is applying for an out-of-state laboratory, whether the applicant wants to receive technical updates at the laboratory by fax or through the Internet;

19. If an application for an initial license:

a. A copy of a proficiency testing report, for the current or most recently completed year, for the state in which the laboratory is located or, if that state does not require proficiency testing, for another state in which the laboratory is licensed or certified, for each of the parameters for which licensure is requested;

b. A list of the states in which the laboratory is licensed or certified and the corresponding license or certificate number for each state; and

c. A copy of a current quality assurance plan for the laboratory;

20. If an application for a renewal license:

a. A copy of a current standard operating procedure, limit of detection, and proficiency testing report, if available, for each parameter newly requested on the application; and

b. If the applicant desires to make payments in installments as permitted under R9-14-608, an indication of this and the monthly, bimonthly, or quarterly schedule for the payments;

21. Except as provided in subsection (J), the fees required under R9-14-607 and R9-14-608, payable to the Arizona Department of Health Services by credit card; certified check; business check; or money order; or, if the owner is an Arizona state agency, purchase order;

22. Attestation, made under oath, that the owner and the laboratory director are aware of all applicable requirements in A.R.S. Title 36, Chapter 4.3 and this Article and that the information provided in the application, including the information in the documents accompanying the application form, is accurate and complete; and

23. The dated and notarized signature of the laboratory director and:

a. If the owner is an individual, the individual;

b. If the owner is a corporation, an officer of the corporation;

c. If the owner is a partnership, one of the partners;

d. If the owner is a limited liability company, a manager or, if the limited liability company does not have a manager, a member of the limited liability company;

e. If the owner is an association or cooperative, a member of the governing board of the association or cooperative;

f. If the owner is a joint venture, one of the individuals signing the joint venture agreement;

g. If the owner is a governmental agency, the individual in the senior leadership position with the agency or an individual designated in writing by that individual; or

h. If the owner is a business organization type other than those described in subsections (A)(23)(b) through (f), an individual who is a member of the business organization.

B. An application may include an agreement between the applicant and the Department that the Department may submit supplemental requests for additional information.

C. An applicant shall submit an application:

1. For an initial license for an in-state laboratory, at least 30 days before the applicant intends to begin operating the in-state laboratory;

2. For an initial license for an out-of-state laboratory, at least 60 days before the applicant intends to begin performing Arizona compliance testing;

3. For a renewal license for an in-state laboratory, at least 30 days before the expiration date of the current license; and

4. For a renewal license for an out-of-state laboratory, at least 60 days before the expiration date of the current license.

D. The Department may issue a single laboratory license for:

1. A single laboratory;

2. Multiple laboratories that are located on contiguous grounds and have the same owner, if the applicant submits one application and combined fees for the laboratories; or

3. Multiple laboratories, including mobile laboratories, that have the same owner but are not located on contiguous grounds, if:

a. The applicant submits a separate application and fees for each laboratory,

b. Each non-mobile laboratory is located in Arizona, and

c. Each mobile laboratory has a current and valid Arizona vehicle registration.

E. The Department shall not issue a single laboratory license for multiple laboratories that do not meet the requirements of subsection (D)(2) or (3).

F. The Department shall not consider an applicant to be in compliance with the requirements for licensure, as provided under A.R.S. § 36-495.09(A)(5), if the applicant does not pay the appropriate fees required under R9-14-607 and R9-14-608.

G. The Department shall process an application as provided in R9-14-621.

H. A laboratory license is valid only for the facility or facilities for which the license is issued and cannot be transferred to another facility.

I. A laboratory license is valid only in the name of the persons to whom it is issued and expires upon a change in laboratory name, laboratory director, or ownership, unless within 20 business days after the change, the Department receives written notice of the change and an application for a new license.

J. The Department shall not charge a fee for a license application submitted under subsection (I) and shall issue a new license reflecting the change upon determining continued compliance with A.R.S. Title 36, Chapter 4.3 and this Article.

Historical Note

Adopted effective August 16, 1985 (Supp. 85-4). Former Section R9-14-603 repealed, new Section R9-14-603 adopted effective December 20, 1991 (Supp. 91-4). Section citation corrected in preceding historical note; Section amended effective June 20, 1997 (Supp. 97-2). Amended by final rulemaking at 7 A.A.R. 184, effective December 15, 2000 (Supp. 00-4). Amended by final rulemaking at 12 A.A.R. 4798, effective December 5, 2006 (Supp. 06-4).

R9-14-604. Third Party Accreditation

A. A laboratory that holds current and valid accreditation issued by the National Voluntary Laboratory Accreditation Program administered by the National Institute of Standards and Technology is exempt from licensure under this Article, as authorized under A.R.S. § 36-495.02, for the term of the accreditation.

B. If a laboratory's accreditation issued by the National Voluntary Laboratory Accreditation Program expires or is suspended, revoked, or voluntarily terminated, the laboratory is required to be licensed as provided under A.R.S. Title 36, Chapter 4.3 and this Article.

Historical Note

Adopted effective August 16, 1985 (Supp. 85-4). Former Section R9-14-604 repealed, new Section R9-14-604 adopted effective December 20, 1991 (Supp. 91-4). Section citation corrected in preceding historical note; former Section R9-14-604 renumbered to R9-14-605; new Section adopted effective June 20, 1997 (Supp. 97-2). Amended by final rulemaking at 7 A.A.R. 184, effective December 15, 2000 (Supp. 00-4). Section repealed; new Section made by final rulemaking at 12 A.A.R. 4798, effective December 5, 2006 (Supp. 06-4).

R9-14-605. Compliance Monitoring

A. The Department may conduct a laboratory inspection, investigation, or proficiency testing, or any combination of the three, at any time before or during a laboratory's license period.

B. The Department shall conduct at least two laboratory inspections before determining whether to conduct annual laboratory inspections as provided under subsection (C).

C. In determining whether to conduct an annual laboratory inspection, the Department shall consider:

1. The Department's findings at the last two laboratory inspections;

2. The licensee's adherence to any corrective action plans created as a result of the last two laboratory inspections;

3. Whether there has been a change in ownership or laboratory director since the last laboratory inspection;

4. The extent to which the compliance testing performed at the laboratory has changed since the last laboratory inspection or would change as a result of a renewal application; and

5. Performance on the most recent proficiency testing completed at the laboratory.

D. For a laboratory at which drinking water compliance testing is performed, the Department shall conduct a laboratory inspection at least every three years or as otherwise required by the EPA.

E. The Department shall comply with A.R.S. § 41-1009 in conducting laboratory inspections and investigations that occur at a laboratory.

F. If the Department determines based on a laboratory inspection, investigation, or proficiency testing, or any combination of the three, that a laboratory owner, officer, agent, or employee has engaged in conduct described under A.R.S. § 36-495.09(A) the Department shall request that the licensee or applicant submit to the Department a written corrective action plan, unless the Department determines one of the following, in which case the Department may take action under A.R.S. § 36-495.09:

1. That the deficiencies were committed intentionally;

2. That the deficiencies cannot be corrected within a reasonable period of time;

3. That the deficiencies are evidence of a pattern of noncompliance;

4. That the deficiencies are a risk to any person; the public health, safety, or welfare; or the environment; or

5. That there is a reasonable belief, as stated in A.R.S. § 36-495.09(B), that a violation of A.R.S. § 36-495.09(A)(5) has occurred and that the life or safety of the public is immediately affected.

G. Within 30 days after receiving a request for a written corrective action plan, a licensee or applicant shall submit to the Department a written corrective action plan that includes the following for each identified deficiency:

1. A description of how the deficiency will be corrected, and

2. A date of correction for the deficiency.

H. The Department shall accept a written corrective action plan if the plan:

1. Describes how each identified deficiency will be corrected, and

2. Includes a date for correcting each deficiency as soon as practicable based upon the actions necessary to correct the deficiency.

I. If the Department disapproves a corrective action plan, the Department shall send to the licensee or applicant a written notice of disapproval requesting that the licensee or applicant submit to the Department a revised corrective action plan for the items that the Department disapproves.

1. A licensee or applicant shall submit a revised corrective action plan to the Department within 21 days after the date of a written notice of disapproval.

2. If a licensee or applicant does not submit a revised corrective action plan within 21 days after the date of a written notice of disapproval, the Department may take action under A.R.S. § 36-495.09.

J. A licensee or applicant shall notify the Department when corrective action has been completed.

K. Within 30 days after receiving notice that corrective action has been completed, the