No. 43130 (5-year Review): Rule R317-15. Water Quality Certification

DAR File No.: 43130
Filed: 08/02/2018 11:05:02 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:

This rule establishes procedures for applying for and processing State Water Quality Certification pursuant to Section 401 of the federal Water Pollution Prevention and Control Act, 33 U.S.C. Section 1341, and consistent with the Utah Water Quality Act, Title 19, Chapter 5.

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 written comments have been received during and 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 purpose of the State Water Quality Certification is to ensure that the federally permitted or licensed activities will be conducted in a manner that will comply with applicable discharge and water quality requirements in order to maintain the chemical, physical, and biological integrity of the State's waters. Therefore, this rule should be continued.

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:

08/02/2018

Authorized by:

Erica Gaddis, Director

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