(1) The terms and conditions of a general permit as they apply to the appropriate class of dischargers are subject to appeal within thirty days of issuance of a general permit in accordance with chapter 43.21B RCW.

(2) The terms and conditions of a general permit, as they apply to an individual discharger, are appealable, within thirty days of the effective date of coverage of that discharger, in accordance with chapter 43.21B RCW. This appeal is limited to the general permit's applicability or nonapplicability to that individual discharger.

(3) The appeal of general permit coverage of an individual discharger does not affect any other dischargers covered under the general permit. If the terms and conditions of a general permit are found to be inapplicable to any individual discharger(s), the matter shall be remanded to the department for consideration of issuance of an individual permit or permits.