R317-15-1. Purpose  


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  • This rule establishes procedures for applying for and processing State Water Quality Certification pursuant to Section 401 of the federal Clean Water Act, 33 U.S.C. Sections 1251 through 1387 and consistent with the Utah Water Quality Act, Title 19, Chapter 5. The purpose of 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 waters of the United States within the State.