Cal. Civ. Code § 410-38-2-17
"Method 8270C" defined
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Sec. 17. "Method 8270C" means Method 8270C, "Semivolatile Organic Compounds by Gas Chromatography/Mass Spectroscopy", from "Test Methods for Evaluating Solid Waste, Physical/Chemical Methods", U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Publication SW-846, Third Edition (November 1986), Revision 3 (December 1996), available from the Superintendent of Documents, U.S. Government Printing Office, P.O. Box 371954, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 15250-7954, (202) 783-3238.
Under 410 IAC 38 § 410-38-2-17, the term 'Method 8270C' is given a precise regulatory definition: it refers to a specific U.S. EPA analytical testing procedure for detecting semivolatile organic compounds using gas chromatography and mass spectrometry. This method is drawn from the EPA's SW-846 publication, Third Edition (November 1986), Revision 3 (December 1996). The definition anchors any regulatory requirement referencing 'Method 8270C' to that exact published standard, ensuring consistent interpretation across Indiana's solid waste regulations.
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Property owners and managers subject to Indiana solid waste or environmental testing requirements should be aware that 410 IAC 38 § 410-38-2-17 ties the term 'Method 8270C' to a specific EPA publication and revision. Operators who must conduct or commission laboratory testing under rules that reference this method generally ensure that their contracted laboratories use the SW-846, Third Edition, Revision 3 (December 1996) protocol specifically. Confirming that testing documentation cites the correct method version helps demonstrate compliance with Indiana's regulatory standards.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Tenants concerned about environmental testing at a rental property — such as testing for semivolatile organic compounds — may encounter references to 'Method 8270C,' which is defined under 410 IAC 38 § 410-38-2-17 as a specific EPA analytical procedure. Understanding that this definition locks the term to a particular published standard can be relevant when reviewing environmental reports or test results provided by a landlord or property manager. Tenant-rights organizations or local environmental health agencies can help explain what testing results mean and what options may be available under Indiana law.
General guidance for tenants — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult a tenant-rights organization or attorney for advice on your case.
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