Nevada Administrative Code (Last Updated: January 6, 2015) |
Chapter534 Underground Water and Wells |
GENERAL PROVISIONS |
NAC534.041. “Bentonite chips” defined.
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- “Bentonite chips” means a crushed or crushed and formed raw, native predominantly sodium montmorillonite clay which:
1. Has a size gradation between 3/4 inch and 8 mesh;
2. Is designed for dry installation that hydrates and swells upon contact with water as a sealant for hole plugging, casing seals or any vertical seal to prevent water movement up or down a borehole; and
3. May be coated to retard hydration for in-water applications.
Ê The term includes, without limitation, chip bentonite, bentonite pellets or bentonite tablets.
(Added to NAC by St. Engineer by R039-12, eff. 6-29-2012)