No. 41891 (5-year Review): Rule R317-6. Ground Water Quality Protection

DAR File No.: 41891
Filed: 07/06/2017 06:45:35 AM

NOTICE OF REVIEW AND STATEMENT OF CONTINUATION

Concise explanation of the particular statutory provisions under which the rule is enacted and how these provisions authorize or require the rule:

Subsection 19-5-104(1)(a)(iv) authorizes the Utah Water Quality Board to make rules which implement or effectuate the powers and duties of the Board. Subsection 19-5-104(3)(a) authorizes the Board to develop programs for the prevention, control, and abatement of new or existing pollution of waters of the state.

Summary of written comments received during and since the last five-year review of the rule from interested persons supporting or opposing the rule:

No comments have been received regarding this rule since the last five-year review.

Reasoned justification for continuation of the rule, including reasons why the agency disagrees with comments in opposition to the rule, if any:

The rule is required for the Water Quality director and Board to implement the state's Ground Water Protection Program. The rule should be continued as it provides ground water quality standards, defines ground water classes and protection levels; sets minimum requirements for ground water discharge permits; and corrective action.

The full text of this rule may be inspected, during regular business hours, at the Office of Administrative Rules, or at:

Environmental Quality
Water QualityRoom DEQ, Third Floor
195 N 1950 W
SALT LAKE CITY, UT 84116

Direct questions regarding this rule to:

• Judy Etherington at the above address, by phone at 801-536-4344, by FAX at 801-536-4301, or by Internet E-mail at [e-mail]

Effective:

07/06/2017

Authorized by:

Erica Gaddis, Director

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