Laboratory Approval Program

Through the Laboratory Approval Program (LAP) the AQMD approves independent laboratories or source testing firms that collect and analyze emission samples for reporting to the AQMD.  Test facilities are approved on a method-by-method basis.  Approval means that the test facility's management, personnel, policies, facilities, methods, equipment, documentation, quality assurance, and audit performance have been evaluated and found to meet AQMD criteria.  However, approval is not an endorsement by the AQMD or a product certification. 

More information about the program is available in the following documents:

• LAP General Information  (PDF-59KB)
• LAP Administrative, Operational and Technical Requirements (PDF-105KB)
• AQMD Rules That Require Use of an LAP-approved Laboratory (PDF-11KB)

Lists of Approved Laboratories

The following lists of approved laboratories are provided as a convenience for businesses to locate test firms that meet AQMD requirements.  The lists provided below are updated on a monthly basis and do not reflect any changes that may occur between the monthly updates.  These lists are not an endorsement by the AQMD of any particular laboratory.

• Alphabetical List of Approved Laboratories (Includes contact information and laboratory methods for which the lab is approved.)  (PDF-109 KB)
• List of Approved Laboratories Sorted by the Laboratory Methods (No contact information is included in this list.)  (PDF-96 KB)

Laboratory Approval Program Application Information and Forms

• LAP Application Guidelines  (PDF-36KB)
• LAP Application Fee Schedule  (PDF-17KB)
• LAP General Application Form (Required for all methods) (PDF-56KB)
  • Method 1, 2 and Chapter X Application Form  (PDF-64KB)
  • Method 3 Application Form  (PDF-56KB)
  • Method 4 Application Form  (PDF-65KB)
• LAP Conditions for Approval Agreement Form (PDF-16KB)
• LAP Renewal Application Package  (PDF-173KB)

Questions?

For further information, contact Glenn Kasai (909) 396-2271, or e-mail him at gkasai@aqmd.gov.