Chapter 173-201A WAC (revisions)
Dec. 30, 2019, we adopted amendments to Chapter 173-201A WAC, Water Quality Standards for Surface Waters of the State of Washington.
We considered the following revisions:
- Amending the numeric criteria for total dissolved gas in the Snake and Columbia rivers:
- WAC 173-201A-200(1)(f)(ii)
- Amending specific sections of the rule to meet legal obligations in a 2018 Stipulated Order of Dismissal:
- WAC 173-201A-200(1)(c)(ii)(B)
- WAC 173-201A-210(1)(c)(ii)(B)
- WAC 173-201A-240(5) Table 240 footnote dd
- Aligning the rule with the Washington State Department of Health Shellfish Program:
- WAC 173-201A-210(2)(b) (This was not included in proposed language see Proposal Notice for more information)
- Clarifying the descriptions of marine water aquatic life use designations:
- WAC 173-201A-210(1)(a)
- WAC 173-201A-610 Table 610
Rulemaking timeline
Announcement phase (CR-101)
Filing date:
May 8, 2019
Announcement documents
Rule development phase
May 2019 - July 2019Public input & involvement
May 8 to May 29, 2019: We held a public comment period on the scope of the Environmental Impact Statement.
Rule proposal phase (CR-102)
July 30, 2019
- Proposal Notice – CR-102 form
- Proposed rule language
- Preliminary Regulatory Analyses
- Draft Rule Implementation Plan
- Draft Environmental Impact Statement (EIS)
Comment period
July 31 to Sept. 26, 2019: We held a public comment period on the proposed rule language.
We held public hearings on Sept. 16, 2019, in Vancouver, and Sept. 19, 2019, online via a webinar. Each hearing began with a short presentation and a question and answer session, followed by an opportunity to provide testimony.
Rule adoption phase (CR-103)
Dec. 30, 2019
Jan. 30, 2020
Related links
Contact information
Susan Braley
Rulemaking Lead
swqs@ecy.wa.gov
360-407-6414
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