Notice of Availability of Revisions to the NLLAP

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.

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: 202-260-6709, e-mail: scalera.john@epamail.epa.gov. 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: (202) 659-1192. 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

[[Page 58409]]

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] BILLING CODE 6560-50-F
Title: (11-14-96) National Lead Laboratory Accreditation Program (NLLAP); Notice