NAC459.96948. Adoption by reference of certain publications related to sample collection procedures, analytical methodologies and requirements for certification.

     1. The Commission hereby adopts by reference the following publications in the forms most recently published, unless the Commission gives notice pursuant to the provisions of NAC 459.9699 that the most recent publication is not suitable for this State. The publications are available, unless otherwise provided in this section, by mail from the National Technical Information Service, 5285 Port Royal Road, Springfield, Virginia 22161, or by telephone at [phone]. The publications may also be obtained from the National Technical Information Service at the Internet address http://www.ntis.gov/ordering.htm. The publications are:

     (a) Consensus Method for Determining Groundwaters Under the Direct Influence of Surface Water Using Microscopic Particulate Analysis (MPA), EPA/910/9-92/029, Order Number PB93-180818, for the price of $37.

     (b) DBP/ICR Analytical Methods Manual, EPA/814/B-96/002, Order Number PB96-157516, for the price of $52.

     (c) ICR Microbial Laboratory Manual, EPA/600/R-95/178, Order Number PB96-157557, for the price of $74.

     (d) ICR Sampling Manual, April 1996, EPA/814/B-96/001, Order Number PB96-157508, for the price of $52.

     (e) Manual for the Certification of Laboratories Analyzing Drinking Water: Criteria and Procedures, Quality Assurance, 4th edition, EPA/815/B-97/001, Order Number PB97-171490, for the price of $51.

     (f) Method 100.2: Determination of Asbestos Structures over 10 Micrometers in Length in Drinking Water, June 1994, EPA/600/R-94/134, Order Number PB94-201902, for the price of $33.50.

     (g) Method 1613: Tetra-Through Octa-Chlorinated Dioxins and Furans by Isotope Dilution HRGC/HRMS, Revision B, October 1994, EPA/821/B-94/005, Order Number PB95-104774, for the price of $39.50.

     (h) Method 1664, Revision A: N-Hexane Extractable Material (HEM; Oil and Grease) and Silica Gel Treated N-Hexane Extractable Material (SGT-HEM; Non-Polar Material) by Extraction and Gravimetry, February 1999, EPA/821/R-98/002, Order Number PB99-121949, for the price of $33.50. The publication is also available, free of charge, from the Environmental Protection Agency at the Internet address http://www.epa.gov/ost/methods/1664f051.html.

     (i) Methods for the Determination of Inorganic Substances in Environmental Samples, August 1993, EPA/600/R-93/100, Order Number PB94-120821, for the price of $52.

     (j) Methods for the Determination of Metals in Environmental Samples, EPA/600/4-91/010, Order Number PB91-231498, for the price of $81.

     (k) Methods for the Determination of Metals in Environmental Samples, Supplement I, EPA/600/R-94/111, Order Number PB95-125472, for the price of $74.

     (l) Methods for the Determination of Nonconventional Pesticides in Municipal and Industrial Wastewater, Volume I, Revision 1, August 1993, EPA/821/R-93/010A, Order Number PB94-121654, for the price of $152.50.

     (m) Methods for the Determination of Organic Compounds in Drinking Water, Supplement 1, EPA/600/4-90/020, Order Number PB91-146027, for the price of $68.50.

     (n) Methods for the Determination of Organic Compounds in Drinking Water, Supplement 2, EPA/600/R-92/129, Order Number PB92-207703, for the price of $74.

     (o) Methods for the Determination of Organic Compounds in Drinking Water, Supplement 3, EPA/600/R-95/131, Order Number PB95-261616, for the price of $117.

     (p) Methods for Measuring the Acute Toxicity of Effluents and Receiving Waters to Freshwater and Marine Organisms, 4th edition, EPA/600/4-90/027F, Order Number PB94-114733, for the price of $81.

     (q) Short-Term Methods for Estimating the Chronic Toxicity of Effluents and Receiving Water to Freshwater Organisms, 3rd edition, EPA/600/4-91/002, Order Number PB96-141452, for the price of $86.50.

     (r) Short-Term Methods for Estimating the Chronic Toxicity of Effluents and Receiving Water to Marine and Estuarine Organisms, 2nd edition, EPA/600/4-91/003, Order Number PB96-141445, for the price of $111.50.

     (s) Technical Notes on Drinking Water Methods, EPA/600/R-94/173, Order Number PB95-104766, for the price of $37.

     (t) Test Methods for “Escherichia Coli” in Drinking Water: EC Medium with Mug Tube Procedure, Nutrient Agar with Mug Membrane Filter Procedure, EPA/600/4-91/016, Order Number PB91-234591, for the price of $17.50.

     (u) USEPA Contract Laboratory Program: Statement of Work for Organics Analysis: Multi-Media, Multi-Concentration, OLM01.0 (Includes Revisions OLM01.1 through OLM01.8), EPA/540/R-94/078, Order Number PB95-963508, for the price of $100. The publication is also available, free of charge, from the Environmental Protection Agency at the Internet address http://www.epa.gov/superfund/programs/clp/organic.htm.

     (v) USEPA Contract Laboratory Program: Statement of Work for Inorganics Analysis: Multi-Media, Multi-Concentration, ILM02.1, EPA/540/R-94/095, Order Number PB95-963514, for the price of $81. The publication is also available, free of charge, from the Environmental Protection Agency at the Internet address http://www.epa.gov/superfund/programs/clp/inorg.htm.

     2. The Commission hereby adopts by reference the following publications in the forms most recently published, unless the Commission gives notice pursuant to the provisions of NAC 459.9699 that the most recent publication is not suitable for this State. The publications are available by mail from the National Technical Information Service, 5285 Port Royal Road, Springfield, Virginia 22161, or by telephone at [phone]. The publications are:

     (a) Interim Radiochemical Methodology for Drinking Water, EPA/600/4-75-008, Order Number PB253258, for the price of $37.

     (b) Method 100.1: Analytical Method for Determination of Asbestos Fibers in Water, September 1983, EPA/600/4-83-043, Order Number PB83-260471, for the price of $78.50.

     (c) Methods for the Chemical Analysis of Water and Wastes, EPA/600/4-79-020, Order Number PB84-128677, for the price of $117.

     (d) Methods for the Determination of Organic Compounds in Drinking Water, Revised July 1991, EPA/600/4-88/039, Order Number PB91-231480, for the price of $89.50.

     (e) Prescribed Procedures for Measurement of Radioactivity in Drinking Water, EPA/600/4-80-032, Order Number PB80-224744, for the price of $47.50.

     (Added to NAC by Environmental Comm’n by R061-04, eff. 10-7-2004)