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RSA 485:47 · Rulemaking

Title
L: WATER MANAGEMENT AND PROTECTION
Chapter
485 · NEW HAMPSHIRE SAFE DRINKING WATER ACT
Status
current
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485:47 Rulemaking. – The department shall adopt rules, under RSA 541-A, relative to:

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I.

Procedures and standards for accreditation of laboratories, including but not limited to the form and content of approval and accreditation application forms, analytical techniques to be employed, standard collection and testing procedures, performance on proficiency test samples, as well as qualifications for laboratory personnel. The procedures and standards shall be in conformance with and consistent with the national accreditation standards approved by the National Environmental Laboratory Accreditation Conference.

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II.

[Repealed.]

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III.

Procedures and conditions under which accreditation of water testing laboratories may be revoked, suspended, or modified.

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IV.

Information to be disclosed when tests are subcontracted.

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V.

Procedures and criteria for laboratory reaccreditation.

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VI.

Procedures for the accreditation of laboratories which have been accredited by other states.

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VII.

Procedures for approval of alternate testing methodology.

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VIII.

Fees for accreditation, including rules for accounting of the fees.

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IX.

Procedures and standards for testing of water under any expanded accreditation program.

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X.

A time frame for the completion of the accreditation process. XI-XIII. [Repealed.] Source. 1989, 339:1. 1998, 152:6-8, II, III, eff. Aug. 7, 1998. Wellhead Protection

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Source note

Source. 1989, 339:1. 1998, 152:6-8, II, III, eff. Aug. 7, 1998. Wellhead Protection

Source history

  • 1989, 339:1
  • 1998, 152:6-8, II, III, eff. Aug. 7, 1998. Wellhead Protection

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