Hearings set for proposed 'underground' reservoir rule

Washington State Department of Ecology

Department of Ecology Meeting Notice - August 22, 2002

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Hearings set for proposed 'underground' reservoir rule

OLYMPIA - The Department of Ecology (Ecology) is seeking public comment on a proposed rule about how the agency will review underground water-storage projects.

For years, the department has authorized above-ground reservoirs to store water. In 2000, the legislature expanded its definition of reservoirs to include underground storage in aquifers.

Ecology now needs to adopt a rule about how to permit such projects. The department will hold two open houses to share information and collect formal public comments:

Aug. 27 in Kennewick - 5 to 8 p.m. at the Mid-Columbia Library, 1620 S. Union
Aug. 28 in Federal Way - 5 to 8 p.m. at the Lakehaven Center, 31531 First Ave. S.

The public-comment period for the proposed aquifer storage and recovery rule ends Sept. 9.

For more information, visit Ecology's Web site at http://www.ecy.wa.gov/programs/wr/wrhome.html. Written comments and questions should be mailed to Kathleen Enseñat, Dept. of Ecology, P.O. Box 47600, Olympia, Wash., 98504-7600, or faxed to 360-407-6574.