# WAC 173-226-010: WAC 173-226-010. Purpose

> Washington · Regulations · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_173_226_010

## Section

- **Citation:** WAC 173-226-010
- **Heading:** WAC 173-226-010. Purpose
- **Jurisdiction:** Washington
- **Kind:** Regulations
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Washington Administrative Code / Title 173 / Chapter 173-226 / Section 173-226-010

## Text

The purpose of this chapter is to establish a state general permit program, applicable to the discharge of pollutants, wastes, and other materials to waters of the state, including discharges to municipal sewerage systems. Permits issued under this chapter are designed to satisfy the requirements for discharge permits under sections 307 and 402(b) of the federal Water Pollution Control Act (33 U.S.C. §1251) and the state law governing water pollution control (chapter 90.48 RCW).

## Nearby sections

- [WAC 173-226-010 WAC 173-226-010. Purpose](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_173_226_010.md)
- [WAC 173-226-020 WAC 173-226-020. Permit required](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_173_226_020.md)
- [WAC 173-226-030 WAC 173-226-030. Definitions](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_173_226_030.md)
- [WAC 173-226-040 WAC 173-226-040. Relationship to chapters 173-216 and 173-220 WAC](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_173_226_040.md)
- [WAC 173-226-050 WAC 173-226-050. General permit coverage](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_173_226_050.md)
- [WAC 173-226-060 WAC 173-226-060. General permit preparation—Preliminary determination](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_173_226_060.md)
- [WAC 173-226-070 WAC 173-226-070. Permit effluent limitations](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_173_226_070.md)
- [WAC 173-226-080 WAC 173-226-080. Other terms and conditions](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_173_226_080.md)
- [WAC 173-226-090 WAC 173-226-090. Monitoring, recording, and reporting](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_173_226_090.md)
- [WAC 173-226-100 WAC 173-226-100. Prohibited discharges](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_173_226_100.md)
- [WAC 173-226-110 WAC 173-226-110. Fact sheets](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_173_226_110.md)
- [WAC 173-226-120 WAC 173-226-120. Economic impact analysis](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_173_226_120.md)
- [WAC 173-226-130 WAC 173-226-130. Public notice](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_173_226_130.md)
- [WAC 173-226-140 WAC 173-226-140. Notice to other government agencies](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_173_226_140.md)

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