Sec. 10.10.13.08. Technical Supervisor Requirement, Qualifications, and Responsibilities

A. Technical Supervisor Requirement. A permittee that offers to perform or performs a first-tier, supplemental, or second-tier test shall employ a technical supervisor.

B. Director as Technical Supervisor. The director may function as the technical supervisor if the director meets the technical supervisor qualifications specified in this regulation.

C. Technical Supervisor Qualifications. The technical supervisor shall meet the qualifications for a technical supervisor set forth at COMAR 10.10.07.05A(1) and B(7).

D. Technical Supervisor Responsibilities. A technical supervisor shall be:

(1) Responsible for the:

(a) Technical and scientific methods used in the laboratory; and

(b) Oversight of the laboratory;

(2) Available to the laboratory personnel on an as-needed basis to provide supervision as specified in this chapter; and

(3) Accessible to the laboratory to provide on-site, telephonic, or electronic consultation to laboratory personnel and clients.