Water Quality Laws and Rules: Proposed Rule Changes
Notice of Public Comment Period
Through June 17, 2024 the Division of Water Quality is requesting formal public comment on its Draft Rule: R317-16. Great Salt Lake Mineral Extraction Facility Operator Certification Approval. Please direct comments to James Harris ([email protected], (801) 541-3069)
The following table gives information and links for water quality rules which are currently under revision. The official publication for announcing such changes is the Utah State Bulletin, published on the 1st and 15th of each month by the Office of Administrative Rules (OAR) and available on their Website.
Changes are proposed for the following rules. You are invited to comment on them by Email directly to the respective contact person, or by postal service to:
John Mackey, Director Division of Water Quality PO Box 144870 Salt Lake City, UT 84114-4870
Proposed Changes
The Subject is linked to the OAR Form and the proposed text.
(Amendment) Environmental Quality, Water Quality, R317-11. Certification Required to Design, Inspect and Maintain Underground Wastewater Disposal Systems, or Conduct Soil Evaluations or Percolation Tests for Underground Wastewater Disposal Systems
Filed Change in Proposed Rule; Effective 01/31/2013
2012
Subject
Rule Number
Contact Person (Email)
Action Taken (Effective Date)
(Amendment) R317-1-7. TMDLs. Incorporate by reference the completed and approved Jordan River TMDL Water Quality Study – Phase 1.
R317-1-7
Dave Wham
09/26/2012
(Amendment) R317-11. Certification Required to Design, Inspect and Maintain Underground Wastewater Disposal Systems, or Conduct Percolation and Soil Tests for Underground Wastewater Disposal Systems
Response to Comments Received
R317-11
Judy Etherington
06/27/2012
(New Rule) R317-801. Utah Sewer Management Program (USMP)
R317-801
John Kennington
06/21/2012
(Amendment): R317-2 Standards of Quality for Waters of the State
(Amendment): R317-2 Standards of Quality for Waters of the State
Supporting Documentation
R317-2
Chris Bittner
Published Change in Proposed Rule 02/15/2012
2011
Subject
Rule Number
Contact Person (Email)
Action Taken (Effective Date)
(Amendment) R317-10 Certification of Wastewater Works Operators
R317-10
Judy Etherington
10/26/2011
(Repeal and Reenact): R317-9 Administrative Procedures
R317-9
Dave Wham
08/29/2011
(Proposed Rule) R317-801 Utah Sewer Management Program (USMP)
R317-301
John Kennington
Not Adopted
(Amendment) R317-1-7 TMDLs
R317-1-7
Dave Wham
04/13/2011
2010
Subject
Rule Number
Contact Person (Email)
Action Taken (Effective Date)
(Amendment) R317-1-7 TMDLs
R317-1-7
Dave Wham
11/19/2010
(Change in Proposed Rule): R317-2. Standards of Quality for Waters of the State
Supporting Documents
Comments and Responses for DWQ Proposed Change in Rule for R317-1 and R317-2, February 2010 (8.27 MB file)
A summary of proposed changes and rationale is available here. Additional supporting information discussed at the 10/29/2009 Water Quality Standards Workgroup Meeting is available here.
Draft Report: Development of an Assessment Framework for the Impounded Wetlands of Great Salt Lake.
Hearing held 01/11/2010
Agenda
Recording of the Hearing (15.5MB, .wma)
R317-2
Christopher Bittner
04/01/2010
(Change in Proposed Rule): R317-1-1. Definitions
R317-1-1
Christopher Bittner
04/01/2010
(Amendment): R317-2. Standards of Quality for Waters of the State
R317-2
Christopher Bittner
Published “Change in Proposed Rule” 02/15/2010
(Amendment): R317-1-1. Definitions
R317-1-1
Christopher Bittner
Published “Change in Proposed Rule” 02/15/2010
2009
Subject
Rule Number
Contact Person (Email)
Action Taken (Effective Date)
(Amendment): R317-5. Large Underground Wastewater Disposal Systems
R317-5
David Snyder
04/07/2009
(Amendment): R317-3-1. Technical and Procedural Requirements
R317-3-1
Paul Krauth
04/07/2009
(Amendment): R317-1-9. Electronic Submissions and Electronic Signatures
R317-1-9
Matt Garn
06/11/2009
(Amendment): R317-8. Utah Pollutant Discharge Elimination System
R317-8
Matt Garn
04/07/2009
(Amendments): R317-2, Standards of Quality for Waters of the State
