CHAPTER 445A - WATER CONTROLS

NAC 445A.54218 “Board” defined. (NRS 445A.860, 445A.863) “Board” means the State Board of Health. (Added to NAC by Bd. of Health by R203-99, eff. 8-1-2001)

NAC 445A.5422 “Bureau” defined. (NRS 445A.860, 445A.863) “Bureau” means the Bureau of Safe Drinking Water of the Division of Environmental Protection of the State Department of Conservation and Natural Resources. (Added to NAC by Bd. of Health by R203-99, eff. 8-1-2001; A by Envi…

NAC 445A.54222 “Certified laboratory” defined. (NRS 445A.860, 445A.863) “Certified laboratory” means a laboratory for which a certificate to conduct analyses of drinking water is issued pursuant to the provisions of NAC 445A.542 to 445A.54296, inclusive. (Added to NAC by Bd. of H…

NAC 445A.54223 “Commission” defined. (NRS 445A.860, 445A.863) “Commission” means the State Environmental Commission. (Added to NAC by Environmental Comm’n by R130-22, eff. 2-27-2024)

NAC 445A.54224 “Director” defined. (NRS 445A.860, 445A.863) “Director” means: 1. A person who is qualified to administer any technical or scientific operation of a certified laboratory and supervise the procedures for the testing and reporting of the results of tests pursuant to …

NAC 445A.54226 “Environmental sample” defined. (NRS 445A.860, 445A.863) “Environmental sample” means a sample of any substance obtained from any natural source or any source that may reasonably be expected to pollute or receive pollution from the atmosphere, supplies of drinking …

NAC 445A.54228 “Federal Act” defined. (NRS 445A.860, 445A.863) “Federal Act” has the meaning ascribed to it in NRS 445A.815. (Added to NAC by Bd. of Health by R203-99, eff. 8-1-2001)

NAC 445A.5423 “National Environmental Laboratory Accreditation Conference” defined. (NRS 445A.860, 445A.863) “National Environmental Laboratory Accreditation Conference” has the meaning ascribed to it in Appendix B of chapter 5 of the Standards. (Added to NAC by Bd. of Health by …

NAC 445A.54232 “Performance-based measurement system” defined. (NRS 445A.860, 445A.863) “Performance-based measurement system” has the meaning ascribed to it in Appendix B of chapter 5 of the Standards. (Added to NAC by Bd. of Health by R203-99, eff. 8-1-2001)

NAC 445A.54234 “Point source” defined. (NRS 445A.860, 445A.863) “Point source” has the meaning ascribed to it in NRS 445A.395. (Added to NAC by Bd. of Health by R203-99, eff. 8-1-2001)

NAC 445A.54236 “Precision” defined. (NRS 445A.860, 445A.863) “Precision” has the meaning ascribed to it in Appendix B of chapter 5 of the Standards. (Added to NAC by Bd. of Health by R203-99, eff. 8-1-2001)

NAC 445A.54238 “Proficiency test sample” defined. (NRS 445A.860, 445A.863) “Proficiency test sample” has the meaning ascribed to it in Appendix B of chapter 5 of the Standards. (Added to NAC by Bd. of Health by R203-99, eff. 8-1-2001)

NAC 445A.5424 “Proficiency testing program” defined. (NRS 445A.860, 445A.863) “Proficiency testing program” has the meaning ascribed to it in Appendix B of chapter 5 of the Standards. (Added to NAC by Bd. of Health by R203-99, eff. 8-1-2001)

NAC 445A.54242 “Quality control sample” defined. (NRS 445A.860, 445A.863) “Quality control sample” means an uncontaminated environmental sample that is spiked with a known analyte and provided to a laboratory for analysis to determine the performance of the laboratory in testing …

NAC 445A.54244 “Quality manual” defined. (NRS 445A.860, 445A.863) “Quality manual” has the meaning ascribed to it in Appendix B of chapter 5 of the Standards. (Added to NAC by Bd. of Health by R203-99, eff. 8-1-2001)

NAC 445A.54246 “Sensitivity” defined. (NRS 445A.860, 445A.863) “Sensitivity” has the meaning ascribed to it in Appendix B of chapter 5 of the Standards. (Added to NAC by Bd. of Health by R203-99, eff. 8-1-2001)

NAC 445A.54248 “Spike” defined. (NRS 445A.860, 445A.863) “Spike” has the meaning ascribed to it in Appendix B of chapter 5 of the Standards. (Added to NAC by Bd. of Health by R203-99, eff. 8-1-2001)

NAC 445A.5425 “Standards” defined. (NRS 445A.860, 445A.863) “Standards” means the Standards of the National Environmental Laboratory Accreditation Conference adopted by reference pursuant to the provisions of NAC 445A.54252. (Added to NAC by Bd. of Health by R203-99, eff. 8-1-200…

NAC 445A.54252 Adoption by reference of National Environmental Laboratory Accreditation Conference, 2003 NELAC Standard. (NRS 445A.860, 445A.863) The Commission hereby adopts by reference the National Environmental Laboratory Accreditation Conference, 2003 NELAC Standard, EPA/600…

NAC 445A.54254 Adoption by reference of certain publications related to sample collection procedures, analytical methodologies and requirements of certification. (NRS 445A.860, 445A.863) The Commission hereby adopts by reference the following publications in the forms most recent…

NAC 445A.54256 Adoption by reference of certain publications related to methods of testing for certain contaminants. (NRS 445A.860, 445A.863) The Commission hereby adopts by reference the following publications in the forms most recently published, unless the Commission gives not…

NAC 445A.54258 Adoption of certain ASTM standards and other publications related to calibration and testing laboratories, and examination of water and wastewater. (NRS 445A.860, 445A.863) The Commission hereby adopts by reference the following publications in the forms most recen…

NAC 445A.5426 Review by Commission of publications adopted by reference. (NRS 445A.860, 445A.863) If any publication adopted by reference pursuant to the provisions of NAC 445A.542 to 445A.54296, inclusive, is revised, the Commission may review the revision to determine its suita…

NAC 445A.54262 Interpretation of provisions; resolution of conflicting requirements. (NRS 445A.860, 445A.863) 1. The provisions of NAC 445A.542 to 445A.54296, inclusive, must not be interpreted to circumvent any of those provisions to make them less effective. If more than one in…

NAC 445A.54264 Scope of certification. (NRS 445A.860, 445A.863) 1. Laboratory testing is the category of testing specified in section 1.6.1 of the standards for which a laboratory may obtain certification pursuant to the provisions of NAC 445A.542 to 445A.54296, inclusive. 2. The…

NAC 445A.54266 Categories of analytes for which laboratory may be certified. (NRS 445A.860, 445A.863) For the purposes of charging and collecting fees and conducting performance evaluations pursuant to the provisions of NAC 445A.542 to 445A.54296, inclusive, the Bureau shall clas…

NAC 445A.54268 Requirements for certification in certain areas. (NRS 445A.860, 445A.863) 1. To be certified to conduct laboratory testing, a laboratory must comply with the requirements set forth in sections 1.8.3, 4.1.1, 5.0, 5.1 and 5.4 to 5.16, inclusive, of the Standards. 2. …

NAC 445A.5427 Certification by Bureau or pursuant to National Environmental Laboratory Accreditation Program. (NRS 445A.860, 445A.863) 1. A laboratory may apply for certification by the Bureau or certification pursuant to the National Environmental Laboratory Accreditation Progra…

NAC 445A.54272 Application for certification. (NRS 445A.860, 445A.863) 1. To apply for certification pursuant to the provisions of NAC 445A.542 to 445A.54296, inclusive, the director of the laboratory for which certification is requested must submit an application to the Bureau o…

NAC 445A.54274 Acceptance of analysis conducted by laboratory located outside State. (NRS 445A.860, 445A.863) The Bureau shall accept data relating to the analysis of contaminants regulated pursuant to the provisions of the Federal Act that are submitted from a laboratory located…

NAC 445A.54276 Participation in proficiency testing program. (NRS 445A.860, 445A.863) 1. Each laboratory for which an application for certification is submitted and each certified laboratory must participate in a proficiency testing program. The laboratory must: (a) Obtain single…

NAC 445A.54278 Adoption of quality manual by laboratory; contents. (NRS 445A.860, 445A.863) 1. Each laboratory that applies for certification pursuant to NAC 445A.542 to 445A.54296, inclusive, shall adopt a quality manual and comply with the provisions of that manual. The directo…

NAC 445A.5428 Inspection of laboratory by Bureau. (NRS 445A.860, 445A.863) 1. The Bureau shall conduct an inspection of the premises and operation of each certified laboratory or laboratory for which an application for certification is submitted pursuant to the provisions of NAC …

NAC 445A.54282 Grounds for denial of application for certification, or revocation, suspension or limitation of certification. (NRS 445A.860, 445A.863) 1. The Bureau may deny an application for certification of a laboratory or revoke, suspend or limit the certification of a certif…

NAC 445A.54284 Reapplication after denial of application or revocation of certification. (NRS 445A.860, 445A.863) If the Bureau denies an application for certification of a laboratory or revokes the certification of a certified laboratory, the laboratory may, after the period spe…

NAC 445A.54286 Renewal of certification. (NRS 445A.860, 445A.863) 1. The Bureau may renew the certificate of a certified laboratory if: (a) The laboratory pays the applicable fee to renew the certificate; (b) The laboratory submits a statement on a form approved by the Bureau ind…

NAC 445A.54288 Display and contents of certificate. (NRS 445A.860, 445A.863) 1. The director of the laboratory shall display the certificate issued by the Bureau in a conspicuous place in the laboratory to which the members of the general public have access. 2. A certificate: (a)…

NAC 445A.5429 Notification of Bureau of certain changes concerning certified laboratory. (NRS 445A.860, 445A.863) If, as determined by the Bureau, a change concerning a certified laboratory occurs which substantially affects the ability of the laboratory to perform any analysis f…

NAC 445A.54292 Contractual agreements, records and reports. (NRS 445A.860, 445A.863) 1. A certified laboratory shall ensure that each analysis it performs complies with the provisions of Appendix D of chapter 5 of the Standards. 2. A certified laboratory shall maintain any docume…

NAC 445A.54294 Issuance of emergency order. (NRS 445A.860, 445A.863) 1. If the Bureau determines that any facility, equipment, operation or other condition of a certified laboratory requires immediate action to protect the health and safety of the members of the general public an…

NAC 445A.54296 Fees. (NRS 445A.860, 445A.863) 1. Except as otherwise provided in subsection 4, a laboratory must submit an annual fee of $700 with each application for certification. 2. Except as otherwise provided in subsection 4, in addition to the fee specified in subsection 1…

NAC 445A.544 Definitions. (NRS 439.200) As used in NAC 445A.544 to 445A.590, inclusive, unless the context otherwise requires: 1. “Bottled water” means water which may or may not be treated and is sealed in a bottle, package or other container, properly labeled and offered for sa…

NAC 445A.545 Permit required to operate plant. (NRS 439.200) No person may operate a plant in the State of Nevada without a permit issued by the health authority. (Added to NAC by Bd. of Health, eff. 10-14-82)—(Substituted in revision for NAC 445.272)

NAC 445A.546 Submission of plans, specifications for approval of construction or remodeling. (NRS 439.200) 1. Before an operator begins to construct or extensively remodel a plant, he or she shall submit properly prepared plans and specifications for that construction or remodeli…

NAC 445A.5465 Requirements for construction, design and maintenance of plant. (NRS 439.200) 1. The structures and buildings of a plant must be suitable in size, construction and design to ensure adequate maintenance and sanitary operations for the treatment and bottling of water.…

NAC 445A.547 Distribution of water bottled in Nevada: Permit required; application for permit. (NRS 439.200) 1. No bottled water produced in a plant located in this State may be sold or distributed within this State unless the operator or distributor has obtained a permit issued …

NAC 445A.548 Quality of water used for bottling; inspections; sampling. (NRS 439.200) All water used for bottling must be: 1. Obtained from a source which has been developed in a safe and sanitary manner; 2. Inspected regularly, in accordance with the regulations of the State Boa…