1. Regulations
  2. title 42
  3. chapter IV-i3
  4. part 493
  5. subpart M
  6. subjgrp 42
  7. § 493.1359

View all text of Subjgrp 42 [§ 493.1353 - § 493.1365]

§ 493.1359 - Standard; PPM laboratory director responsibilities.

Link to an amendment published at 88 FR 90039, Dec. 28, 2023.

The laboratory director is responsible for the overall operation and administration of the laboratory, including the prompt, accurate, and proficient reporting of test results. The laboratory director must—

(a) Direct no more than five laboratories; and

(b) Ensure that any procedure listed under § 493.19(c)—

(1) Is personally performed by an individual who meets the qualification requirements in § 493.1363; and

(2) Is performed in accordance with applicable requirements in subparts H, J, K, and M of this part.

[57 FR 7172, Feb. 28, 1992, as amended at 68 FR 3713, Jan. 24, 2003; 68 FR 50724, Aug. 22, 2003]

AUTHORITY: 42 U.S.C. 263a, 1302, 1395x(e), 1395x(s)(3) and (s)(17).

SOURCE: 55 FR 9576, Mar. 14, 1990, unless otherwise noted.

CITE AS: 42 CFR 493.1359