Section 450.220  Operational Participation of the Director

a)         The laboratory director must follow the weekly schedule established in accordance with Section 450.1110(d) except for absences due to emergencies, illness, or professional meetings. In case of an absence for vacation or other purposes which does not exceed 30 days, the owner shall ensure director coverage by designating an acting director who is qualified to direct that laboratory.

b)         In case of an absence which is more than 30 days, the owner shall designate an acting director to direct the laboratory in the Director's absence who meets the qualifications set forth in Section 6-101 of the Act which are appropriate for the permit or license held by the laboratory.  The owner shall submit to the Department immediately after 30 days has elapsed, a personnel form for the acting director. This individual may be the same individual designated in accordance with Section 450.220(a) or another individual. The acting director may continue to function as director for a period of 90 days after the personnel form is received.

c)         An acting director may not serve as director for a period of time exceeding 120 days, 90 days after the personnel form was received by the Department, unless the owner informs the Department that the acting director is now the director.

(Source:  Amended at 13 Ill. Reg. 11573, effective July 1, 1989)