MAJOR CHANGE SUMMARY
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The following table briefly summarizes some of the changes made to the May
2003 preliminary draft. This table is intended as a guide and not as a
comprehensive listing of all of the changes made. Minor rewording and other
editorial changes are not listed.
May 2003 Draft
Section
252 various
252 various
252 various
252.1 Definitions
252.3(c)(3) and
(4)
252.5
252.6(a)(1)
252.6
252.6
252.202(a)
252.204(a)
252.206(c)
252.301(f)
252.302
252.302(h)
252.303
252.304(b)
252.306(f)(1)(ii),
and (3)(i)
252.401(g)
252.402, 403,
404, and 405
252.402 (b) (2)
252.402(d)(3)
Brief Description Of Change
Removed references to specific editions of Standard Methods.
Included use of artificial or simulated matrix for method blanks and
laboratory control samples.
Deleted “permit level or action level.”
Added or changed definitions for wastewater, water system,
industrial wastewater treatment facility, analysis day, drinking
water, range of quantitation, NOEC, ICp, ECp, LCp, NOAEC, nonpotable water, wastewater facility, quantitation limit, laboratory
control sample,
Added chapters 260-270 (relating to hazardous waste) to
exclusions listing.
Added subsection (d).
Clarified when required methods must be used.
Added paragraphs (d), (e), and (g).
Added three tests or analyses to the accreditation-by-rule listing.
Removed percentage limitations for ownership transfer.
Added fee structure
NOTE: All accreditation-by-rule parameters removed from the
basic wastewater and basic drinking water categories.
Added rate for assessor travel time reimbursement.
Deleted “full time staff member” requirement for laboratory
supervisor and reworded section.
Added biochemistry to list of acceptable degrees, where
appropriate
Revised and reworded requirements for certified operators.
Added paragraph (c).
Combined and reworded paragraphs (3) and (4).
Changed requirement for the recertification of NIST-reference
thermometers and ASTM type 1, 2, or 3 (Class S or S-1) weights
from 3 to 5 years.
Wording changes.
Added new paragraph (b).
Initial Calibration Section: Removed 120-day limitation. Removed
requirement that curves may not be forced through zero.
Added statement allowing the laboratory to develop its own
acceptance criteria for the lowest quantitation level verification
standard, and removed paragraphs (i) and (ii).
MAJOR CHANGE SUMMARY
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May 2003 Draft
Section
252.402(e)(6)
252.402(e)(8)
252.402(d)(3)
252.402(e)(1)
252.402(e)(3)(i)
252.402(h)(1)
252.402(k)(1)
252.402(k)(2)
252.404(b)(1)(i)
252.501(c)
252.501(f)
252.601(c)
252.601
252.601
252.601
252.704(b)(3)
Brief Description Of Change
Added statement allowing the laboratory to develop its own
acceptance criteria for the calibration verification standard, and
removed paragraphs (i) and (ii).
Included contingencies for reporting data with failed QC. Added
paragraphs (i) and (ii).
Added statement allowing the laboratory to develop its own
acceptance criteria for the lowest quantitation level verification
standard, and removed paragraphs (i) and (ii).
Addition of statement that eliminates requirement of ending
calibration verification for analyses using internal standard
calibration to
Changed calibration verification range from higher 25% of
calibration curve to higher 20%.
Added choice of matrix spike duplicate.
Added “When retention times are used for the identification of an
analyte.”
Deleted this paragraph.
Removed requirement for autoclave to have internal heat source,
etc.
Changed PT requirement from 6 to 12 months and included the
time period for the approval process.
Deleted the requirement to successfully analyze two out of the
most recent three PT studies.
Removed the absolute requirement for the Department to perform
on-sites every 2 years.
Changed the time requirement for submission of the laboratory’s
first corrective action response.
Added new section that provides for a second corrective action
response from the laboratory.
Changed the time-line requirements for the correction of all
deficiencies identified during the on-site evaluation.
Changed two out of the most recent three PT studies to two in a
row.