AB758,7,2215 299.11 (4) (title) Department may require accreditation, or certification or
16registration
. (a) Applicability. Except as provided in subs. (5) and (6), if results from
17a test in a specified test category in a covered program are required to be submitted
18to the department, the department may require by rule that the test be conducted
19by a laboratory which is accredited, or certified or registered to conduct tests in that
20specified category. The department may require that tests be conducted by an
21accredited or certified laboratory if the requirements for registration certification do
22not meet the requirements of an applicable federal law.
AB758, s. 24 23Section 24. 299.11 (4) (c) of the statutes is amended to read:
AB758,8,424 299.11 (4) (c) Delayed effective date. A rule identifying specified test categories
25for which tests are required to be conducted by a an accredited, certified or registered

1laboratory may not take effect until at least 120 days after publication. The
2department may not require a person to resubmit results of tests which were not
3required to be conducted by a an accredited, certified or registered laboratory at the
4time of the original submission merely because of that fact.
AB758, s. 25 5Section 25 . 299.11 (4) (c) of the statutes, as affected by 1999 Wisconsin Act ....
6(this act), is amended to read:
AB758,8,127 299.11 (4) (c) Delayed effective date. A rule identifying specified test categories
8for which tests are required to be conducted by an accredited, or certified or
9registered
laboratory may not take effect until at least 120 days after publication.
10The department may not require a person to resubmit results of tests which were not
11required to be conducted by an accredited, or certified or registered laboratory at the
12time of the original submission merely because of that fact.
AB758, s. 26 13Section 26. 299.11 (5) (title) of the statutes is amended to read:
AB758,8,1514 299.11 (5) (title) Recognition of other accreditation, certification or
15registration.
AB758, s. 27 16Section 27 . 299.11 (5) (title) of the statutes, as affected by 1999 Wisconsin Act
17.... (this act), is amended to read:
AB758,8,1918 299.11 (5) (title) Recognition of other accreditation, certification or
19registration
.
AB758, s. 28 20Section 28. 299.11 (5) (b) and (c) of the statutes are repealed.
AB758, s. 29 21Section 29. 299.11 (5) (cm) of the statutes is created to read:
AB758,9,222 299.11 (5) (cm) Reciprocity for national accreditation. If the department is
23approved as an accrediting authority under sub. (7m) (a) and another accrediting
24authority under the national environmental laboratory accreditation program
25recognizes accreditation by the department under sub. (7m), the department shall

1recognize a laboratory as accredited to conduct tests in any test category for which
2the laboratory is accredited by that other accrediting authority.
AB758, s. 30 3Section 30. 299.11 (5) (d) of the statutes is amended to read:
AB758,9,84 299.11 (5) (d) Discretionary acceptance. The department may accept the
5results of a test in a specified test category even though the test was not conducted
6by a an accredited, certified or registered laboratory. The department may charge
7an extra fee if it is necessary to verify the results of a test submitted under this
8paragraph.
AB758, s. 31 9Section 31 . 299.11 (5) (d) of the statutes, as affected by 1999 Wisconsin Act ....
10(this act), is amended to read:
AB758,9,1511 299.11 (5) (d) Discretionary acceptance. The department may accept the
12results of a test in a specified test category even though the test was not conducted
13by an accredited, or certified or registered laboratory. The department may charge
14an extra fee if it is necessary to verify the results of a test submitted under this
15paragraph.
AB758, s. 32 16Section 32. 299.11 (6) of the statutes is amended to read:
AB758,9,1917 299.11 (6) Not applicable to other programs. No laboratory is required to be
18accredited,
registered or certified under this section for any purpose other than the
19submission of results under a covered program.
AB758, s. 33 20Section 33 . 299.11 (6) of the statutes, as affected by 1999 Wisconsin Act ....
21(this act), is amended to read:
AB758,9,2422 299.11 (6) Not applicable to other programs. No laboratory is required to be
23accredited, registered or certified under this section for any purpose other than the
24submission of results under a covered program.
AB758, s. 34 25Section 34. 299.11 (7) of the statutes is repealed.
AB758, s. 35
1Section 35. 299.11 (7m) of the statutes is created to read:
AB758,10,42 299.11 (7m) Accreditation. (a) Accrediting authority. The department may
3apply to be approved as an accrediting authority under the national environmental
4laboratory accreditation program.
AB758,10,95 (am) Criteria. If the department is approved as an accrediting authority under
6par. (a), the department shall, after considering recommendations by the council,
7promulgate rules establishing uniform minimum criteria, as provided in this
8subsection, to be used to evaluate laboratories for accreditation. The criteria shall
9be consistent with nationally recognized criteria to the maximum extent possible.
AB758,10,2010 (b) Methodology. 1. The department shall prescribe by rule the accepted
11methodology to be followed in conducting tests in each test category. The department
12may prescribe by rule accepted sampling protocols and documentation procedures
13for a specified test category to be followed by the person collecting the samples. The
14department may prescribe this methodology by reference to standards established
15by technical societies and organizations as authorized under s. 227.21 (2). The
16department shall attempt to prescribe this methodology so that it is consistent with
17any methodology requirements under the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act,
18as defined under s. 289.01 (30), the federal Water Pollution Control Act, as amended,
1933 USC 1251 to 1387, the Safe Drinking Water Act, 42 USC 300f to 300j-26, or the
20Toxic Substance Control Act, 15 USC 2601 to 2692.
AB758,10,2321 2. The department may permit the use of a revised methodology consistent with
22new or revised editions or standards established by technical societies and
23organizations on a case-by-case basis.
AB758,11,324 3. a. The department may permit the use of an alternative methodology on a
25case-by-case basis if the laboratory seeking to use that methodology submits data

1establishing the accuracy and precision of the alternative methodology and if the
2accuracy and precision obtained through the use of the alternative methodology
3equals or exceeds that obtained through use of the accepted methodology.
AB758,11,94 b. A laboratory seeking to use an alternative methodology may request
5confidential treatment of any data or information submitted to the department
6under this paragraph. The department shall grant confidential status for any data
7or information relating to unique methods or processes if the disclosure of those
8methods or processes would tend to adversely affect the competitive position of the
9laboratory.
AB758,11,1310 4. The department may waive any procedure prescribed in the accepted
11methodology on a case-by-case basis if the laboratory seeking this waiver
12establishes sufficient reasons for the waiver and that the waiver does not adversely
13affect the purpose for which the test is conducted.
AB758,11,1814 (c) Proficiency testing sample. The department may prescribe by rule criteria
15for determining the accuracy of tests by accredited laboratories on proficiency testing
16samples. The department shall publish lists of approved providers of proficiency
17testing samples for tests that are to be regularly and routinely performed by
18accredited laboratories.
AB758,12,219 (d) Quality control. The department shall establish by rule minimum
20requirements for a quality control program that ensures that a laboratory complies
21with criteria for the accuracy and precision of tests and that specifies procedures to
22be followed if these criteria are not met. A laboratory shall conduct self-audits and
23shall establish a quality control program that is consistent with criteria specified by
24rule by the department based on the standards of the national environmental

1laboratory accreditation conference. The department may accept a quality control
2program based on federal requirements for similar test categories.
AB758,12,63 (e) Records. If a particular time period is not otherwise specified by law, the
4department may prescribe by rule the length of time that laboratory analysis records
5and quality control data specified in the laboratory's quality control program are to
6be retained by the laboratory.
AB758,12,87 (f) Issuance of accreditation. The department shall issue an accreditation to
8a laboratory for a specified test if the laboratory meets all of the following conditions:
AB758,12,109 1. The laboratory submits an application, on a form provided by the
10department, requesting accreditation for a specified test.
AB758,12,1211 2. The laboratory specifies a methodology prescribed or permitted under par.
12(b) that it intends to utilize in conducting the test.
AB758,12,1513 3. If the department requires a proficiency testing sample, the laboratory
14conducts a test on the sample and obtains results that comply with the minimum
15acceptance criteria for the specified test.
AB758,12,1816 4. The laboratory has or agrees to implement a quality control program that
17meets minimum requirements under par. (d) for the specified test and that is to
18commence no later than the date of accreditation.
AB758,12,2219 5. The laboratory allows a representative of the department to perform an
20on-site assessment to evaluate compliance with the criteria established under par.
21(am) and resolves any deviations from those criteria that are identified during the
22assessment.
AB758,12,2423 (g) Interim accreditation. The department may grant interim accreditation to
24a laboratory that meets the conditions in par. (f) 1. to 4.
AB758,13,3
1(h) Accreditation period. Accreditation of a laboratory shall be renewed
2annually. Accreditation is valid from the date of issuance until it expires, is revoked
3or is suspended.
AB758,13,74 (hm) Interim accreditation period. Interim accreditation expires one year after
5the date on which the laboratory meets all of the conditions specified in par. (g).
6Interim accreditation is valid until it expires, is revoked, is suspended or is
7superseded by accreditation after compliance with par. (f) 5.
AB758,13,178 (i) Suspension and revocation. After considering recommendations from the
9council, the department shall establish by rule criteria and procedures for the review
10and evaluation of the accreditation of laboratories and the suspension or revocation
11of accreditation. If, after opportunity for a contested case hearing, the department
12finds that an accredited laboratory has falsified results or has materially and
13consistently failed to comply with the criteria and procedures provided under par. (d),
14the department may suspend or revoke the accreditation of the laboratory. A person
15whose accreditation is suspended or revoked may reapply for accreditation upon a
16showing that the person meets the applicable criteria for accreditation and has
17corrected the deficiencies that led to the suspension or revocation.
AB758, s. 36 18Section 36. 299.11 (8) (title) and (a) of the statutes are amended to read:
AB758,14,219 299.11 (8) (title) Registration Certification procedure. (a) Criteria. Upon
20application, the
After considering recommendations by the council, the department
21shall promulgate rules establishing uniform minimum criteria, as provided in this
22subsection, to be used to evaluate laboratories for certification. The
department
23shall register certify a laboratory if the laboratory complies with the requirements
24of this subsection, if the laboratory does not perform tests commercially for hire, if

1the laboratory performs tests solely in connection with ch. 283
and if one of the
2following applies
:
AB758,14,43 1. The laboratory performs tests solely on its own behalf or on behalf of a
4subsidiary or other corporation under common ownership or control; or.
AB758,14,75 2. The laboratory is owned or controlled by a municipality or 2 or more
6municipalities and performs tests solely on behalf of the municipality or
7municipalities in test categories specified by the department by rule.
AB758, s. 37 8Section 37. 299.11 (8) (b) to (e) of the statutes are amended to read:
AB758,14,119 299.11 (8) (b) to (e) Methodology. Testing by a registered certified laboratory
10conducted in connection with a covered program shall be carried out in accordance
11with sub. (7) (7m) (b).
AB758,14,2112 (c) Reference sample testing. The department may require by rule reference
13sample tests test results, that comply with minimum criteria for accuracy for a test,
14upon application and annually thereafter. If results from these tests do not meet
15minimum criteria established by rule, the department may require additional
16reference sample testing. If the laboratory participates in a joint or split sampling
17program with the federal environmental protection agency, or otherwise obtains
18independent reference samples, the department may accept those results instead of
19its own reference samples
The department shall publish lists of approved providers
20of reference samples for tests that are to be regularly and routinely performed by
21certified laboratories
.
AB758,15,322 (d) Quality control. The laboratory shall conduct self-audits and shall
23establish
a quality control program consistent with criteria specified by rule by the
24department and based on methods and standards prescribed by rule and considering
25criteria used by the federal environmental protection agency, the American Society

1for Testing and Materials, the national council on air and stream improvement, the
2national academy of sciences
or any other equivalent agency or organization
3recognized by the department.
AB758,15,74 (e) Records. Where If a particular time period is not otherwise specified by law,
5the department may prescribe by rule for each test category the length of time that
6laboratory analysis records and quality control data specified in the laboratory's
7quality control program are to be retained by the laboratory.
AB758, s. 38 8Section 38. 299.11 (8) (er) of the statutes is created to read:
AB758,15,119 299.11 (8) (er) Issuance of certification. The department shall issue a
10certification to a laboratory for a specified test category if the laboratory meets all
11of the following conditions:
AB758,15,1312 1. The laboratory submits an application, on a form provided by the
13department, requesting certification in a specified test category.
AB758,15,1514 2. The laboratory specifies a methodology prescribed or permitted under par.
15(b) that it intends to utilize in conducting tests in the specified test category.
AB758,15,1816 3. If the department requires a reference sample test result, the laboratory
17conducts a test on an approved reference sample and obtains results that comply
18with the minimum criteria for accuracy for the specified test category.
AB758,15,2119 4. The laboratory has or agrees to implement a quality control program that
20meets minimum requirements under par. (d) for the specified test category and that
21is to commence no later than the date of certification.
AB758,16,222 5. The laboratory allows a representative of the department to perform an
23on-site evaluation to determine compliance with the criteria under par. (a) and
24resolves any deviations from those criteria and standards that are identified during

1the evaluation, except that the department may waive this condition if a laboratory
2has previously had a successful on-site evaluation for similar tests or test categories.
AB758, s. 39 3Section 39. 299.11 (8) (f) to (h) of the statutes are amended to read:
AB758,16,64 299.11 (8) (f) Registration Certification period. Registration Certification of
5laboratories shall be renewed annually. A registration certification is valid from the
6date of issuance until it expires, is revoked or is suspended.
AB758,16,157 (g) Suspension or revocation of registration certification. If, after opportunity
8for a contested case hearing, the department finds that a registered certified
9laboratory has falsified results or has materially and consistently failed to comply
10with the self-audit procedures and quality control programs provided in under par.
11(d), it may suspend or revoke the registration certification of the laboratory. A person
12whose registration certification is suspended or revoked may reapply for registration
13certification upon a showing that the person meets the applicable criteria for
14registration certification and has corrected the deficiencies that led to the suspension
15or revocation.
AB758,16,1816 (h) Certification Accreditation option. A laboratory which that is otherwise
17eligible to seek registration certification may elect to apply for certification
18accreditation under sub. (7) (7m).
AB758, s. 40 19Section 40. 299.11 (9) of the statutes is amended to read:
AB758,16,2220 299.11 (9) Fees. The department shall promulgate by rule a graduated
21schedule of fees for accredited, certified and registered laboratories which are
22designed to recover the costs of administering this section.
AB758, s. 41 23Section 41 . 299.11 (9) of the statutes, as affected by 1999 Wisconsin Act ....
24(this act), is amended to read:
AB758,17,3
1299.11 (9) Fees. The department shall promulgate by rule a graduated
2schedule of fees for accredited, and certified and registered laboratories which are
3designed to recover the costs of administering this section.
AB758, s. 42 4Section 42. Effective dates. This act takes effect on the day after publication,
5except as follows:
AB758,17,116 (1) The treatment of sections 93.12 (9) (by Section 4 ), 299.07 (1) (a) 11. (by
7Section 8) and 299.11 (1) (b) (by Section 13 ), (3) (by Section 21 ), (4) (title) (by
8Section 23), (a) (by Section 23 ) and (c) (by Section 25 ), (5) (title) (by Section 27 ), (b),
9(c) and (d) (by Section 31 ), (6) (by Section 33 ), (7), (8) (title), (a), (b) to (e), (er) and
10(f) to (h) and (9) (by Section 41 ) of the statutes and the repeal of section 299.11 (1)
11(g) of the statutes take effect on July 1, 2001.
AB758,17,1212 (End)
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