Environmental Quality, Water Quality

Rule R317-5

Large Underground Wastewater Disposal Systems

Five-Year Notice of Review and Statement of Continuation

DAR File No.: 36388
Filed: 06/18/2012 09:23:09 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 Water Quality Board to make rules which implement or effectuate the powers and duties of the Board. Subsection 19-5-104(1)(a)(v) stipulates that the rules are made to protect the public health for the design, construction, operation, and maintenance of underground wastewater disposal systems, liquid scavenger operations, and vault and earthen pit privies.

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 since the last five-year review of this rule.

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

This rule sets design requirements for construction of large underground wastewater treatment and disposal systems as defined in the rule. The Water Quality Board is charged with making the rules that provide the guidelines for review and approval of these systems. The rule is required to meet this charge and should be continued.

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

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 jetherington@utah.gov

Authorized by:

Walter Baker, Director

Effective:

06/18/2012