State waters definition
Examples of State waters in a sentence
A cooperative agreement with the Coast Guard that provides for joint responsibilities concerning law enforcement, accident investigation, search and rescue, marine events, and Coast Guard Auxiliary assistance on sole State waters.
State waters include all marine waters and fresh waters of the state, except those watercourses that are entirely artificial, such as irrigation ditches, canals and storm water run-off devices.
In accord with the provisions and definitions set forth in Washington State Administrative Code Chapter 173-182, Provider shall maintain a Contingency Plan (Plan) approved by the State of Washington’s Department of Ecology for coverage of vessels operating in Washington State waters, excluding the Columbia River, as described in the Plan (Plan Coverage Area), including meeting drill and exercise requirements.
This Appendix is to be used as guidance for hazardous waste discharged in Washington State waters or landed ashore in Washington.
For types of wastewater not covered by general permit coverage or wastewater discharging into Class 1 or Class AA State waters, an NPDES individual permit may be required.