If you are denied rule authorization and you are operating a UIC well, you must obtain a state waste discharge permit under chapter 173-216 WAC State waste discharge permit program or chapter 173-226 WAC Waste discharge general permit program or close the well.

(1) Permit terms and conditions must meet the requirements of chapter 173-216 or 173-226 WAC and this chapter.

(2) All injection activities including construction of an injection well are prohibited until the well is rule authorized or issued a permit 40 C.F.R. 144.31 (October 4, 2001).