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Environmental Impact Statement - Washington State's Proposed Changes to Water Quality Standards for Surface Waters of the State of Washington - WAC 173-201A--DRAFT

 
Publication number Date Published
14-10-060January 2015
VIEW NOW Environmental Impact Statement - Washington State's Proposed Changes to Water Quality Standards for Surface Waters of the State of Washington - WAC 173-201A--DRAFT (Number of pages: 60) (Publication Size: 979KB)




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Author(s) Cheryl Niemi
Description This Draft Environmental Impact Statement (DEIS) identifies the potential impacts caused by proposed changes to the Water Quality Standards for surface Waters of the State of Washington – 173-201A WAC (Water Quality Standards) and identifies and analyzes reasonable alternatives and mitigation measures.

An Environmental Impact Statement provides an impartial discussion of significant environmental impacts. It is used to inform decision makers and the public of reasonable alternatives, including mitigation measures, which would avoid or minimize adverse impacts or enhance environmental quality.
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Keywords implementation tools, risk level, human health criteria, toxics, water quality standards, fish consumption
WEB PAGE Rule Making: Chapter 173-201A WAC - Water Quality Standards for Surface Waters of the State of Washington
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