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§ 493.905 - Nonapproved proficiency testing programs.
(a) Effect on approval status. If a proficiency testing program is determined by HHS to fail to meet any criteria contained in §§ 493.901 through 493.959 for approval of the proficiency testing program, CMS will notify the program of its withdrawal of approval. Approval of the PT program remains in effect for 60 days from the date of notification. The proficiency testing program must notify all of its participating laboratories of the withdrawal of approval within 30 days from the date of notification. CMS may disapprove any proficiency testing program that provides false or misleading information with respect to any information that is necessary to meet any criteria contained in §§ 493.901 through 493.959 for approval of the proficiency testing program.
(b) Request for reconsideration. Any proficiency testing program that is dissatisfied with a determination to disapprove the program may request that CMS reconsider the determination, in accordance with subpart D of part 488.