WAC 246-295-001   Purpose.  (1) The purpose of these rules is to:

     (a) Establish criteria for approving satellite system management agencies hereafter referred to as satellite management agencies (SMAs) pursuant to RCW 70.116.134;

     (b) Delineate the process organizations and/or individuals must follow to be considered an approved SMA; and

     (c) Outline procedures for coordination between water users, purveyors, SMAs, local government and the department.

     (2) This chapter is specifically designed to ensure:

     (a) The enhancement of public health through the use of SMAs;

     (b) SMAs are capable of providing high quality drinking water in a reliable manner and in a quantity suitable for intended use;

     (c) SMAs are capable of meeting the requirements of the federal Safe Drinking Water Act, P.L. 93-523 and P.L. 99-339; and

     (d) Uniformity in the SMAs determination and compliance processes.

     (3) Other statutes relating to this chapter are:

     (a) Chapter 43.20 RCW, State board of health;

     (b) RCW 43.20B.020 Fees for services -- Department of health and department of social and health services;

     (c) Chapter 43.70 RCW, Department of health;

     (d) Chapter 70.116 RCW, Public Water System Coordination Act of 1977;

     (e) Chapter 70.119 RCW, Public water supply systems--Certification and regulation of operators; and

     (f) Chapter 70.119A, Public water systems--Penalties and compliance.



[Statutory Authority: RCW 70.116.134. 94-18-108, § 246-295-001, filed 9/6/94, effective 10/7/94.]