Publication Summary

Title

Concise Explanatory Statement and Responsiveness Summary for the Adoption of Amendments to Chapter 173-160 WAC, Minimum Standards for the Construction and Maintenance of Wells

Month-Year PublishedDecember 2008
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Short Description

The purpose of the rulemaking is to amend Chapter 173-160 WAC, Minimum Standards for Construction and Maintenance of Wells. These standards identify specific construction requirements that all wells must meet in order to protect public health, safety, welfare, and ground water resources. The changes to these standards are intended to further protect ground water resources, answer driller and other interested party concerns, clarify existing rules, and correct typographical and technical errors.

Publication Number08-11-055
Author(s)Bill Lum
ContactWater Resource Program Publications, (360) 407-6600
Print Availability
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Number of pages 12 + Appendices
Keywords responsiveness summary, rule amendment, water resource, well construction
Related Web ContentRule Amendment - Minimum Standards for Construction and Maintenance of Wells, Chapter 173-160 WAC

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