Washington Administrative Code
Title 173 - Ecology, Department of (See also Titles 197, 317, 372, and 508)
Chapter 173-226 - Waste discharge general permit program
Section 173-226-230 - Modification and revocation of general permits
Universal Citation: WA Admin Code 173-226-230
Current through Register Vol. 24-06, March 15, 2024
(1) A general permit may be modified, revoked and reissued, or terminated, during its term for cause including, but not limited to, the following:
(a) A change
occurs in the technology or practices for control or abatement of pollutants
applicable to the category of dischargers covered under the general
permit;
(b) Effluent limitation
guidelines or standards are promulgated pursuant to the FWPCA or
chapter
90.48 RCW, for the
category of dischargers covered under the general permit;
(c) A water quality management plan
containing requirements applicable to the category of dischargers covered under
the general permit is approved;
(d)
Information is obtained which indicates that cumulative effects on the
environment from dischargers covered under the general permit are unacceptable;
or
(e) A toxic effluent standard or
prohibition (including any schedule of compliance specified in such effluent
standard or prohibition) is established under section 307(a) of the FWPCA for a
toxic pollutant which is more stringent than any limitation upon such pollutant
in the permit.
(2) In the event that the director has determined to modify or revoke, in whole or in part, a general permit pursuant to subsection (1) of this section the director shall notify, in writing, all dischargers covered under the general permit. The notification shall include:
(a) The reason(s)
why the general permit is being revoked or modified;
(b) The process for appealing the
determination pursuant to
RCW
43.21B.310;
(c) An application form and a time limit for
submitting the application; and
(d)
Any other information determined to be relevant by the department.
Statutory Authority: Chapter 90.48 RCW. 93-10-099 (Order 92-55), § 173-226-230, filed 5/5/93, effective 5/19/93.
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