# WAC 173-216-070: WAC 173-216-070. Application for a permit

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_173_216_070

## Section

- **Citation:** WAC 173-216-070
- **Heading:** WAC 173-216-070. Application for a permit
- **Jurisdiction:** Washington
- **Kind:** Regulations
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Washington Administrative Code / Title 173 / Chapter 173-216 / Section 173-216-070

## Text

(1) Any person not exempt under WAC 173-216-050 , who proposes to discharge waste materials into waters of the state or into a municipal sewerage system, must file an application with the department at least sixty days prior to discharging, or in the case of an expiring permit, at least sixty days prior to the expiration of the permit.
(2) Applications for permits shall be on forms as prescribed by the department.
(3) The applicant must pay applicable fees pursuant to Wastewater discharge permit fees, chapter 173-224 WAC.
(4) The requirement for a permit application will be satisfied, if the discharger files:
(a) A completed permit application;
(b) When applicable, signature of approval by an authorized representative of the municipal sewerage system; and
(c) Any other information determined as necessary by the department.
(5) The application shall be signed in case of:
(a) Corporations, by a principal executive officer of at least the level of vice president;
(b) A partnership, by a general partner;
(c) A sole proprietorship, by the proprietor;
(d) A municipal, state, federal, or other public facility, by either a principal executive officer or ranking elected official.
(6) In the case of application by a corporation, the principal executive officer shall personally examine the application and certify its truth, accuracy, and completeness.

## Nearby sections

- [WAC 173-216-010 WAC 173-216-010. Purpose](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_173_216_010.md)
- [WAC 173-216-020 WAC 173-216-020. Policy enunciated](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_173_216_020.md)
- [WAC 173-216-030 WAC 173-216-030. Definitions](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_173_216_030.md)
- [WAC 173-216-040 WAC 173-216-040. Authorization required](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_173_216_040.md)
- [WAC 173-216-050 WAC 173-216-050. Discharges not subject to permits](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_173_216_050.md)
- [WAC 173-216-060 WAC 173-216-060. Prohibited discharges](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_173_216_060.md)
- [WAC 173-216-070 WAC 173-216-070. Application for a permit](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_173_216_070.md)
- [WAC 173-216-080 WAC 173-216-080. Confidentiality of information](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_173_216_080.md)
- [WAC 173-216-090 WAC 173-216-090. Public notice](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_173_216_090.md)
- [WAC 173-216-100 WAC 173-216-100. Public hearings](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_173_216_100.md)
- [WAC 173-216-110 WAC 173-216-110. Permit terms and conditions](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_173_216_110.md)
- [WAC 173-216-120 WAC 173-216-120. Transfer of a permit](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_173_216_120.md)
- [WAC 173-216-125 WAC 173-216-125. Monitoring](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_173_216_125.md)
- [WAC 173-216-130 WAC 173-216-130. Modification, suspension, and revocation of permits](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_173_216_130.md)

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