Section Env-Dw 707.06 - Sample Analysis Methods; Sample Collection Protocol; Approval of Alternative Methods(a) Acceptable laboratory methods, detection limits, and sample collection protocols shall be those specified in 40 CFR 141, 142, or 143, as applicable.(b) The O/O of a PWS having its own laboratory or the O/O of a laboratory used by one or more PWS who wishes to use a method other than one specified in (a), above, shall obtain written permission from the department as specified in (c) through (e), below, prior to using any alternative method.(c) The O/O shall submit a request to use an alternative method in writing to the program manager of the NH environmental laboratory accreditation program (NH ELAP) at the address specified in Env-C 303.01(a).(d) The request shall include all relevant information, including: (1) The reason(s) for requesting approval of the alternate method; and(2) Analytical data demonstrating the precision and accuracy of the alternative method as it relates to the determination of compliance with the applicable standard.(e) An alternative method shall be approved only if the NH ELAP program manager with the concurrence of the administrator of the U.S. EPA determines that the method is equivalent to or better than the prescribed test in both precision and accuracy as it relates to the determination of compliance with the applicable standard.(f) The use of an alternative analytical technique shall not decrease the frequency of monitoring required by this chapter.N.H. Code Admin. R. Env-Dw 707.06
(See Revision Note #1 at chapter heading for Env-Dw 700) #9700, eff 5-1-10
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