Approval of Alternative or Modified Laboratory Methods (Ch. 62-160; Department of Health)
Fla. Admin. Code R. 62-160.330
Florida Administrative Code
Rule: 62-160.330
Rule Title: Approval of Alternative or Modified Laboratory Methods
Department:
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION
Division:
Departmental
Chapter:
QUALITY ASSURANCE
Latest version of the final adopted rule presented in Florida Administrative Code (FAC):
Effective Date:
5/20/2026
History Notes:
Rulemaking Authority 403.061 , 403.0623 FS. Law Implemented 373.026 , 373.309 , 373.409 , 373.413 , 373.414 , 373.416 , 373.4592 , 376.303 , 376.305 , 376.3071 , 403.0623 , 403.0625 , 403.087 , 403.088 , 403.0881 , 403.504 , 403.704 , 403.707 , 403.722 , 403.853 FS. History–New 4-9-02, Amended 6-8-04, 12-3-08, 7-30-14, 4-16-18, 5-20-26.
References in this version:
No reference(s).
History of this Rule since Jan. 6, 2006
Notice /
Adopted
Section
Description
Publish
Date
Final
62-160.330
Approval of Alternative or Modified Laboratory Methods
Effective:
05/20/2026
Proposed
62-160.110
......
The Department is revising certain quality assurance requirements in
Chapter 62-160, F.A.C. The proposed revisions: (1) update the field and laboratory Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), (2) address miscellaneous, minor ....
3/11/2026
Vol. 52/48
Workshop
62-160.110
......
To present information and receive public comments on proposed revisions to
Chapter 62-160, F.A.C. All quality assurance requirements are under ....
November 4, 2024, 1:00 PM EST
WEBINAR: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/596854868....
10/18/2024
Vol. 50/205
Development
62-160.110
......
The Department is initiating rulemaking to update certain quality assurance requirements in
Chapter 62-160, F.A.C. The proposed revisions: (1) update the field and laboratory Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), (2) address ....
7/17/2024
Vol. 50/139
Final
62-160.330
Approval of Alternative or Modified Laboratory Methods
Effective:
04/16/2018
Change
62-160.220
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Approval of New and Alternative Field Procedures, Laboratory Certification, Approval of New and Alternative Laboratory Methods, Record Keeping and Reporting Requirements for Laboratory Procedures, Documents ....
7/14/2017
Vol. 43/136
Proposed
62-160.110
......
The proposed revisions address paragraphs 403.0623(2)(
a) and (b), Florida Statutes, enacted under
Chapter 2016-01, Laws of Florida, which direct the department to establish quality assurance (QA) standards for the collection ....
3/14/2017
Vol. 43/50
Development
62-160.110
......
The Department of Environmental Protection (department or DEP) is initiating rulemaking and will hold two public workshops to discuss updates to
Chapter 62-160, F.A.C. (Quality Assurance). The proposed revisions address ....
9/12/2016
Vol. 42/177
Final
62-160.330
Approval of New and Alternative Laboratory Methods
Effective:
07/30/2014
Change
62-160.110
......
Purpose, Scope and Applicability,
Definitions and Standards, Approved Field Procedures, Approval of New and Alternative Field Procedures, Record Keeping and Reporting Requirements for Field Procedures, ....
5/19/2014
Vol. 40/97
Hearing
62-160.110
......
Purpose, Scope and Applicability,
Definitions and Standards, Approved Field Procedures, Approval of New and Alternative Field Procedures, Record Keeping and Reporting Requirements for Field Procedures, ....
4/4/2014
Vol. 40/66
Proposed
62-160.110
......
The proposed rules update quality assurance requirements for entities providing environmental data to the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP), including field and laboratory Standard Operating Procedures (SOP). ....
10/31/2012
Vol. 38/62
Development
62-160.110
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The Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) is holding three public workshops for the purpose of updating the Quality Assurance rule (Chapter 62-160, F.A.C.). Proposed revisions address routine updates to the DEP field ....
9/9/2011
Vol. 37/36
Final
62-160.330
Approval of New and Alternative Laboratory Methods
Effective:
12/03/2008
Change
62-160.110
......
Purpose, Scope and Applicability,
Definitions and Standards, Approved Field Procedures, Approval of New and Alternative Field Procedures, Record Keeping and Reporting Requirements for Field Procedures, ....
9/5/2008
Vol. 34/36
Proposed
62-160.110
......
The purpose of this rulemaking is to update the Department’s Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for Field Activities (DEP-SOP-001/01) and Laboratory Activities (DEP-SOP-002/01). The majority of these updates are intended ....
6/27/2008
Vol. 34/26
Development
62-160.110
......
To solicit public comments on proposed revisions to
Chapter 62-160, F.A.C. and revisions to selected documents that are incorporated by reference in
Chapter 62-160, F.A.C.
7/6/2007
Vol. 33/27
Final
62-160.330
Approval of New and Alternative Laboratory Methods
Effective:
06/08/2004