(a) The Department shall:
(1) Adopt rules and regulations to carry out the provisions of this subtitle;
(2) Establish a proficiency testing program to test the performance of any water quality laboratory; and
(3) Set standards for:
(i) Demonstrating satisfactory performance in a proficiency testing program; and
(ii) Conducting the program.
(b) The Secretary shall have each water quality laboratory inspected at least triennially.