96-29181. National Lead Laboratory Accreditation Program (NLLAP); Notice of Availability of Revisions to the NLLAP

[Federal Register Volume 61, Number 221 (Thursday, November 14, 1996)]
[Notices]
[Pages 58408-58409]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 96-29181]


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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
[OPPTS-00197; FRL-5394-4]


National Lead Laboratory Accreditation Program (NLLAP); Notice of 
Availability of Revisions to the NLLAP

AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).

ACTION: Notice of availability.

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SUMMARY: This notice announces the availability of revisions to EPA's 
National Lead Laboratory Accreditation Program (NLLAP) in the document 
entitled ``Laboratory Quality System Requirements (LQSR) Revision 2.0'' 
dated August 1, 1996. Revisions to the LQSR include the expansion of 
NLLAP to cover laboratory analysis programs for lead which can be 
conducted in the field (field operation laboratories) and revised 
training requirements for laboratory personnel.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: For technical information: John 
Scalera, Chemical Management Division (7404), Environmental Protection 
Agency, Office of Pollution Prevention and Toxics, 401 M St., SW., 
Washington, DC 20460, Telephone: [phone], e-mail: 
[e-mail].
    For general information: The National Lead Information Center 
Clearinghouse, 1019 19th St., NW., Suite 401, Washington, DC 20036-
5105, Toll free: 1-800-424-LEAD, Fax: [phone].
    Copies of the LQSR Revision 2.0 can be obtained from the National 
Lead Information Center Clearinghouse.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Under the Congressional mandate stated in 
section 405(b) of Title X, The Residential Lead-Based Paint Hazard 
Reduction Act of 1992, EPA has established the National Lead Laboratory 
Accreditation Program (NLLAP). The program has been established by EPA 
in order to assure the public that analytical laboratories

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recognized by the EPA NLLAP have demonstrated they are capable of 
analyzing for lead in paint chip, dust, and/or soil samples. A list of 
EPA recognized laboratories (NLLAP List) is updated on a periodic basis 
and is available from the National Lead Information Center 
Clearinghouse upon request (1-800-424-LEAD).

    Dated: November 7, 1996.
William H. Sanders III,
Director, Office of Pollution Prevention and Toxics.

[FR Doc. 96-29181 Filed 11-13-96; 8:45 am]
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