HB 3129 - DIGEST

Provides that the department may not proceed with the total maximum daily load process for Colville river, Kettle river, and Moses Lake until it has: (1) Made all reasonable efforts to provide the information requested by the Colville river, Kettle river, and Moses Lake advisory committee; and

(2) Allowed the advisory committee sufficient time to distribute and analyze the information so that the advisory committee report accurately reflects the current condition of the rivers, lake, water, and adjacent uplands.

Declares that, for purposes of this act, "proceed with the total maximum daily load process" means: (1) Declaring Colville river, Kettle river, and Moses Lake to be impaired water bodies for purposes of listing the water bodies under the provisions of section 303(d) of the federal clean water act;

(2) Completing a public process related to establishing one or more total maximum daily loads for Colville river, Kettle river, and Moses Lake;

(3) Including Colville river, Kettle river, and Moses Lake on any lists of impaired water bodies to be submitted to the United States environmental protection agency; and

(4) Proceeding with the development, completion, or distribution of a summary implementation strategy for Colville river, Kettle river, and Moses Lake or receiving waters.