At the time of initial application and each year thereafter, laboratories shall remit to the department a fee in an amount sufficient to reimburse the department for expenses incurred in administering the confirmatory laboratory approval program. All fees shall be made payable to the Iowa Department of Public Health and are as follows:
(1) Approval. An administration fee of $600 is required for new applications, including applicants seeking approval through reciprocity.
(2) Renewal. An administration fee of $300 is required to renew laboratory approval.
(3) Inspections by the UHL. Reimbursement for actual on-site
inspection and related expenses shall be assessed to each
laboratory after the completion of each
inspection. Expenses related to the on-site
inspection shall be reimbursed to the
UHL. These expenses shall reflect the actual cost incurred for personnel time and travel expenses consistent with state of Iowa travel reimbursement policies and procedures. These expenses shall also include the time necessary for
UHL inspection staff to:
a. Review the application and related laboratory materials in preparation for the on-site inspection,
b. Generate the written laboratory report regarding inspection findings,
c. Conduct postinspection follow-up activities, if any, and
d. Review proficiency test results on an ongoing basis.
