Publication Summary

The Department of Ecology′s Water Quality Program is amending Chapter 173-95A WAC, "Uses and Limitations of the Centennial Clean Water Fund" and Chapter 173-98 WAC, "Uses and Limitations of the Water Pollution Control Revolving Fund." The current language of Chapter 173-95A WAC was adopted in December, 1997 to implement Chapter 70.146 RCW, "Water Pollution Control Facilities Financing." The current language of Chapter 173-98 WAC was adopted in April, 2000 to implement Chapter 90.50A RCW, "Water Pollution Control Facilities--Federal Capitalization Grants.

The Department of Ecology′s Water Quality Program is amending Chapter 173-95A WAC, "Uses and Limitations of the Centennial Clean Water Fund" and Chapter 173-98 WAC, "Uses and Limitations of the Water Pollution Control Revolving Fund." The current language of Chapter 173-95A WAC was adopted in December, 1997 to implement Chapter 70.146 RCW, "Water Pollution Control Facilities Financing." The current language of Chapter 173-98 WAC was adopted in April, 2000 to implement Chapter 90.50A RCW, "Water Pollution Control Facilities--Federal Capitalization Grants.

During the public participation process many people were informed of the proposed changes (see Chapter VII). However, only three individuals chose to make formal comments on the changes. These comments related to local prioritization, financial hardship determination and criteria, growth management, document approval, and other subjects.

This explanatory statement describes the rule amendment process and the changes (as proposed and as adopted), responds to comments made during the public comment phase, and outlines the implementation plan. Questions concerning the subject matter discussed in this document should be directed to Tim Hilliard at (360)407-6429.