Washington Administrative Code
Title 173 - Ecology, Department of (See also Titles 197, 317, 372, and 508)
Chapter 173-200 - Water quality standards for groundwaters of the state of Washington
Section 173-200-090 - Special protection areas
Current through Register Vol. 24-06, March 15, 2024
(1) The purpose of a special protection area is to identify and designate groundwaters that require special consideration or increased protection because of one or more unique characteristics.
(2) The unique characteristics of a special protection area shall be considered by the department when regulating activities, developing regulations, guidelines, and policies, and when prioritizing department resources for groundwater quality protection programs.
(3) The characteristics to guide designation of a special protection area shall include, but not be limited to, the following:
(4) Special protection areas may be proposed for designation at any time by the department upon its own initiative or at the request of a federal agency, another state agency, an Indian tribe, or local government.
(5) The department shall designate said groundwaters as a special protection area if the department determines:
Statutory Authority: RCW 90.48.035. 90-22-023, § 173-200-090, filed 10/31/90, effective 12/1/90.