250 R.I. Code R. 250-RICR-150-05-1.24

Current through November 7, 2024

Section 250-RICR-150-05-1.24 - Sampling

A. Water Quality Testing - Surface water samples shall be collected, preserved, and analyzed in accordance with 40 C.F.R. § 136, incoprorated above in § 1.3(A) of this Part, Guidelines establishing Test Procedures for the Analysis of Pollutants. Other methods recommended by the EPA may be used, if legally acceptable.

B. Bioassays - Bioassays shall be performed in accordance with protocols listed in 40 C.F.R. § 136, incorporated above in § 1.3(A) of this Part,and Methods for Measuring the Toxicity and Bioaccumulation of Sediment-associated Contaminants with Freshwater Invertebrates, incorporated above in § 1.3(B) of this Part, or other methods if approved by the Director and legally acceptable. A more detailed explanation of state requirements pertaining to bioassays is given in the most recent RIDEM bioassay protocol.

250 R.I. Code R. 250-RICR-150-05-1.24

Amended effective 12/28/2023