Idaho Administrative Code
Title IDAPA 58 - Environmental Quality, Department of
Rule 58.01.02 - WATER QUALITY STANDARDS
Section 58.01.02.050 - ADMINISTRATIVE POLICY

Universal Citation: ID Admin Code 58.01.02.050

Current through August 31, 2023

01. Apportionment of Water. The adoption of water quality standards and the enforcement of such standards is not intended to conflict with the apportionment of water to the state through any of the interstate compacts or court decrees, or to interfere with the rights of Idaho appropriators, either now or in the future, in the utilization of the water appropriations which have been granted to them under the statutory procedure, or to interfere with water quality criteria established by mutual agreement of the participants in interstate water pollution control enforcement procedures. (3-31-22)

02. Protection of Waters of the State. (3-31-22)

a. Wherever attainable, surface waters of the state shall be protected for beneficial uses which for surface waters includes all recreational use in and on the water surface and the preservation and propagation of desirable species of aquatic life; (3-31-22)

b. In all cases, existing beneficial uses of the waters of the state will be protected. (3-31-22)

03. Annual Program. To fully achieve and maintain water quality in the state, it is the intent of the Department to develop and implement a Continuing Planning Process that describes the on-going planning requirements of the State's Water Quality Management Plan. The Department's planned programs for water pollution control comprise the State's Water Quality Management Plan. (3-31-22)

04. Program Integration. Whenever an activity or class of activities is subject to provisions of these rules, as well as other regulations or standards of either this Department or other Governmental agency, the Department will seek and employ those methods necessary and practicable to integrate the implementation, administration and enforcement of all applicable regulations through a single program. Integration will not, however, be affected to the extent that applicable provisions of these rules would fail to be achieved or maintained unless the Department's role in these cases is limited by state statute or federal law. (3-31-22)

05. Revisions. These rules are subject to amendment as technical data, surveillance programs, and technological advances require. Any revisions made to these rules will be in accordance with Sections 39-101, et seq., and 67-5201, et seq., Idaho Code. (3-31-22)

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