3SHB 1458 -
By Representative Pearson
FAILED 02/11/2006
On page 4, line 17, after "department" insert "and the results of the study of nitrogen contributions to ground water required in chapter ... (Second Substitute House Bill No. 3287), Laws of 2006. A local health officer may not require an on-site sewage disposal system to address nitrogen until the results of the study are complete, and the findings clearly indicate that on-site sewage disposal systems are a significant factor contributing to marine waters with excess nitrogen and low-dissolved oxygen"
EFFECT: Requires a local health officer to use the results of a study of the nitrogen contributions from on-site sewage disposal systems to ground water when making a determination regarding marine recovery areas. Prohibits a local health officer from requiring an on- site sewage disposal system to address nitrogen until the results of the on-site study are complete and findings clearly indicate they contribute to excess nitrogen and low-dissolved oxygen.