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| Title | Chapter 173-220 WAC, National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System Permit Program | |
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| Purpose |
The purpose of this chapter is to establish a state individual permit program, applicable to the discharge of pollutants and other wastes and materials to the surface waters of the state, operating under state law as a part of the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) created by section 402 of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act (FWPCA). Permits issued under this chapter are designed to satisfy the requirements for discharge permits under both section 402(b) of the FWPCA and chapter 90.48 RCW. | |
| Statutory Authority | RCW 90.54, 90.48 | |
| Last update | February 15, 2002 | |
| Origin Date | February 15, 2002 | |
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| Number of pages | 26 | |
| Keywords | discharge, law, NPDES, order, permit, pollution , pollution control, waste, water | |
| Related Publications | Title | Relationship |
| Environmental Handbook for Washington Construction Contractors: Regulatory Guidance | Related publication | |
| Focus Sheet: Reduction of Monitoring for Good Performance at Wastewater Discharge Permit Facilities | Related publication | |
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