(1) The department may deny accreditation for reasons including, but not limited to, the following laboratory actions:

(a) Failure to comply with standards of this chapter;

(b) Misrepresenting itself to the department;

(c) Failure to disclose pertinent information in the application;

(d) Falsifying reports of analysis including proficiency testing results;

(e) Engaging in unethical or fraudulent practices concerning generation of analytical data;

(f) Refusing to permit entry for department audits as required by WAC 16-310-130;

(g) Failure to pay applicable fees; or

(h) Is determined by the department or the board to be criminally negligent or not in compliance with chapter 69.50 RCW.

(2) The department may deny a laboratory accreditation for a specific parameter for unacceptable proficiency testing results.

(3) Laboratories denied accreditation may appeal under the provisions of WAC 16-310-210.

(4) The department will notify the board of any laboratories that are denied accreditation.