Statistics for Regulatory Decision Making-
Environmental Laboratory Certification

Application Process

Once a complete application is submitted, the DNR has 90 days to inspect the laboratory. After any problems found during the inspection are fixed, the DNR has 20 days to approve the laboratory. The DNR can also choose not to inspect the laboratory if it had recently been inspected or if the application materials are enough to show compliance with state standards.

Application Response Time When Audit Is Waived

Application response time when an audit is waived.

Application Response Time When Audit Is Not Waived

Application response time when an audit is not waived.

Definitions:

Permit Decision

Here, the term "permit decision" refers to the date on which certification is granted for tests requested with the application.

Application Completed

Here, the term refers to the date by which all the required materials associated with an application have been received (and they meet program requiremenmts.