Federal Requirements (U.S. EPA, et.al.)
(MNELAP)

The Minn. Rules, Chapter 4740 and the standard for accreditation require laboratories to ensure conformance with client requirements. In addition, MN-ELAP maintains a summary of known federal requirements through links on this page.

Methods

• National Environmental Methods Index (NEMI)
• Hazardous Waste Test Methods/SW-846 (EPA)
• Microbiological and Chemical Exposure Assessment: Water
• Clean Water Act Analytical Methods (US EPA)

EPA regulations and guidance

• 40CFR 141 Primary Drinking Water Regulations (SDWA)
• 40CFR 136 Guidelines for Establishing Test Procedures for the Analysis of Pollutants (CWA)
• EPA Methods Update Rule Final Rule (CWA and SDWA)
• Certification of Labs that Analyze Drinking Water Samples for Compliance
• EPA Radionuclides in Drinking Water Compliance Help (SDWA)

MN-ELAP also maintains links to known state-specific requirements via a separate Web page.

• State-specific Requirements (Minnesota)