ELAP Proposes Increase to Laboratory Accreditation Fees

Announcements

The California State Water Resources Control Board’s has announced that the Environmental Laboratory Accreditation Program (ELAP) has proposed emergency regulations that would increase accreditation and assessment fees for California laboratories.

According to ELAP, the fee adjustments are necessary to provide sufficient funding for the program to continue operating as required by law and to ensure timely collection of fees.

Under the proposed fee structure, California laboratories would be subject to:

• Annual base accreditation fee: $4,030
• Field of Accreditation (FOA) fees: $585 for 1–10 FOAs to $29,500 (2,000+ FOAs)
• Voluntary full TNI application: $10,000
• The proposal also includes changes to assessment fees, amendment application fees, and fees for out-of-state laboratories seeking accreditation to conduct business in California.

Municipal laboratories should review the proposed changes and consider the potential impact of increased accreditation costs on future operating budgets.

Review ELAP’s proposed emergency regulations and fee structure.