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WAC 173-226-020. Permit required

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Washington Administrative Code › Title 173 › Chapter 173-226 › Section 173-226-020

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No pollutants shall be discharged to waters of the state from any point source, except as authorized by an individual permit issued pursuant to chapters 173-216 and 173-220 WAC, or as authorized through coverage under a general permit issued pursuant to this chapter. Coverage under a valid general permit issued prior to the existence of this chapter will satisfy the permit requirements of this section.

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