The following words and terms, when used in these sections, have the following meanings unless the context clearly indicates otherwise.     
       (1) Approved laboratory--An approved laboratory is one which is acceptable to the department, certified by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) or certified by the primacy enforcement authority in any state which has been granted primacy by EPA or certified by a third party organization acceptable to a primacy state.      
       (2) Approved source (when used in reference to a plant's product water or operations water)--A source of water and the water there from, whether it be from a spring, artesian well, drilled well, municipal water supply or any source, that has been inspected and the water sampled, analyzed and found to be safe and sanitary quality according to applicable laws and regulations of State and local government agencies having jurisdiction. The presence in the plant of current certificates or notifications of approval from the government agency or agencies having jurisdiction constitutes approval of the source and the water supply.      
       (3) Department--Department of State Health Services (DSHS).      
     Source Note:        The provisions of this §229.112 adopted to be effective March 19, 2001, 26 TexReg 2194; amended to be effective June 4, 2006, 31 TexReg 4432