NR 149.21(1)(c)2.c. c. The RV units for each fee item, “RV of item,” are listed in Table 3. The total number of RV units is the sum of all base fee RV, matrix fee RV, and technology or class fee RV.

NR 149.21 Note Note: For example, given the following,

NR 149.21 Note Base RV: # Labs Registered (5 RV) = 225; # Labs Certified (10 RV) = 141;

NR 149.21 Note Matrix RV = 341 Aqueous, 71 Solid, and 43 Drinking water.

NR 149.21 Note Technology/Class RV= 2612 Aqueous, 943 Solid, and 575 Drinking water.

NR 149.21 Note Base Fee RV Units = (225 x 5) + (141 x 10) = 2535

NR 149.21 Note Matrix RV Units = (341+ 71+43) = 455 x 5 RV/Matrix = 2275

NR 149.21 Note Technology/Class RV Units = (2612+ 943+575) = 4130 RV

NR 149.21 Note Total # RV Units = 2535 + 2275 + 4130 = 8940 RV Units.

NR 149.21(1)(c)3. 3. Cost per RV = Fee Revenue Required / Total # RV Units. The Cost per RV is the dollar value assigned to one RV unit and is used to establish all fees for items in Table 3 of this section. The cost per RV is rounded to the nearest $0.50 to simplify fee statements.

NR 149.21 Note Note: For example, given the following,

NR 149.21 Note Fee Revenue Required = $563,361

NR 149.21 Note Total # RV Units = 8940 RVU

NR 149.21 Note Cost per RV ($/RV) = $563,361 / 8940 RVU = $63.01/RV Units; rounded to the nearest $0.50 = $63.00/RV Units.

NR 149.21(1)(c)4. 4. Laboratory fees = (# RV units for a given laboratory) x (Cost per RV). The sum of base, matrix, technology, and class fees for a given laboratory is multiplied by the cost per RV to determine the fee for each laboratory. Any outstanding administrative fees may also be added.

NR 149.21 Note Note: For example, given the following for Pinestump Wastewater Treatment Plant Laboratory,

NR 149.21 Note Base RV: 5 (registered)

NR 149.21 Note Matrix RV =5 (aqueous matrix only)

NR 149.21 Note Technology/Class RV= 4 (Oxygen Demand Assays = 3 RV; Gravimetric Assays - Residue = 1 RVU).

NR 149.21 Note Total # RV Units = 5 + 5 + 4 = 14 RV Units

NR 149.21 Note Laboratory fee = 14 RV Units x $63.00/RV Units = $882.00.

NR 149.21(2) (2) Administrative fees. The department shall assess fees to recover the cost of specified administrative functions specified in this section, Table 1. Any outstanding administrative fees may be included as part of the annual fee.

Table 1 - Administrative Fees

1 Out-of-state laboratories may be required to reimburse the laboratory accreditation program for travel costs incurred by the cancellation or postponement of an evaluation, including airfare, hotel, and rental car expenses.

2 Assessed 30 days after payment due date.

NR 149.21(3) (3) Application fees.

NR 149.21(3)(a) (a) The department shall assess fees for all applications specified in this section, Table 2.

NR 149.21(3)(b) (b) The fee for an application also includes matrix and technology or class fees when a laboratory applies for a new matrix, technology, or class. The matrix fee is not required if a laboratory is applying for additional technologies or analytes within a matrix for which the lab already holds accreditation. Technology fees are not required if a laboratory already holds accreditation for that matrix and technology or matrix and class, for drinking water combination.

NR 149.21 Note Note: Example – The application fee for a laboratory applying to add ammonia by colorimetry under the aqueous matrix is based on only the number of RV units for a revised application since the lab has already paid for the aqueous matrix and colorimetry technology as part of its renewal fees.