S.D. Admin. R. 74:04:07:01

Current through Register Vol. 51, page 34, September 9, 2024

Section 74:04:07:01 - Definitions

Terms defined in SDCL 34A-3A-2 have the same meaning when used in this chapter. In addition, terms used in this chapter mean:

(1) "Acceptable results," the results of performance evaluation audits with one or more concentrations of a parameter within two standard deviations;

(2) "Certified laboratory," a laboratory that meets the requirements necessary to provide accurate and timely data for the analysis of drinking water samples;

(3) "Deficiency," a lack of the equipment, personnel, or quality control necessary to produce reliable chemical or microbiological data;

(4) "EPA," the United States Environmental Protection Agency;

(5) "Laboratory," a place equipped for the analysis of public water system samples;

(6) "Laboratory certification compliance officer," the certification program compliance officer appointed by the secretary of the department;

(7) "Laboratory certification officer," the certification officer appointed by the secretary of the department, with the concurrence of the director of health laboratories, to perform on-site evaluations of laboratories for the environmental disciplines involved with drinking water analyses;

(8) "On-site evaluation," an inspection of the laboratory by the laboratory certification officer for the purpose of reviewing the adequacy of equipment, supplies, personnel, methods of analysis, quality control, and laboratory data for producing accurate analyses;

(9) "Performance evaluation audit," analysis of a set of samples of known chemical or microbiological concentration supplied semiannually by EPA or the state;

(10) "Provisionally certified," a laboratory which has minor deficiencies but is able to produce reliable data;

(11) "Quality assurance plan," a written protocol established by the laboratory which contains procedures for sample handling, sample analysis, calibration of equipment, frequency of quality control requirements, data validation, reporting of data, and other requirements as specified by the secretary;

(12) "Quality control," the process of introducing duplicate samples, samples of known concentrations, and other procedures into a sample set to assure that the data produced by the laboratory is accurate;

(13) "Secretary," the secretary of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources or a designated agent of the secretary;

(14) "Unacceptable results," the results of performance evaluation audits with one or both concentrations of a parameter outside established control limits.

S.D. Admin. R. 74:04:07:01

16 SDR 196, effective 5/21/1990; 21 SDR 40, effective 9/6/1994.

General Authority: SDCL 34A-3A-3.

Law Implemented: SDCL 34A-3A-3(2).