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Office of Shellfish and Water Protection
Rules and Regulations

The office of Shellfish and Water Protection is governed by the Washington Administrative Code (WAC), the Revised Code of Washington (RCW), and in some cases by federal rule.

Shellfish

Commercial Shellfish:

• Chapter 246-282 WAC, Sanitary Control of Shellfish
• Chapter 69.30 RCW, Sanitary Control of Shellfish
• "National Shellfish Sanitation Program's Guide for the Control of Molluscan Shellfish" (NSSP Guide), FDA's shellfish sanitation rules adopted by reference into WAC 246-282
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Recreational Shellfish:

• Chapter 246-280 WAC, Recreational Shellfish Beaches
• Chapter 43.20.050 RCW, State Board of Health-Delegation of Authority

Wastewater Management

Fees NEW

• Chapter 246-272 WAC, Wastewater and Reclaimed Water Fees (effective September 2, 2010)

On-site Sewage Systems:

• Chapter 246-272A WAC, On-site Sewage Systems
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• Chapter 246-273 WAC, On-site Sewage System Additives
• Chapter 43.20.050 RCW, State Board of Health-Delegation of Authority
• Chapter 43.70.310 RCW, Cooperation with Department of Ecology
• Chapter 70.118 RCW, On-site Sewage Disposal Systems
• Chapter 70.118A RCW, On-site Sewage Disposal Systems - Marine Recovery Areas

Large On-site Sewage Systems (LOSS):

• Chapter 246-272B WAC, Large On-Site Sewage Systems (effective July 1, 2011)
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• Chapter 246-271 WAC, Public Sewage
• Chapter 70.118B RCW, Large On-Site Sewage Disposal Systems

Septic Tanks:

• Chapter 246-272C WAC, On-site Sewage System Tanks
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Greywater Reuse:

• Chapter 246-274 WAC, Greywater Reuse for Subsurface Irrigation.  New rule adopted 12/28/10 with an effective date of 7/31/11.
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Reclaimed Water:

• Chapter 90.46 RCW, Reclaimed Water Use

• Draft Chapter 173-219 WAC, Reclaimed Water Regulation - This regulation is being developed by the Department of Ecology, with input from us.  WAC 173-219 is not yet filed with the Code Reviser, but this link takes you to Ecology's website that has information on the draft rule and the development process.

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Office of Shellfish and Water Protection
Mailing address:   PO Box 47824
                           Olympia, WA  98504-7824
Physical address:  111 E Israel Road
                           Tumwater, WA
Phone:  360-236-3330
Fax:::   360-236-2257

Last Update : 08/01/2011 11:45 AM
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