WQCC definition
Examples of WQCC in a sentence
In the event the WQCC must take regulatory action to ensure compliance, WQCC action shall be undertaken solely through the adoption of control regulations under section 25-8-205, or through the permit regulations under section 25-8-501.
The WQCC is to remain solely responsible for the adoption of water quality standards and classifications for state waters.
By requiring the implementing agencies to apply the standards and classifications established by the WQCC, the legislature has attempted to clarify the primary regulatory authorities responsible for assuring uniform water quality protection for all waters of the state.
In March 2009, the ▇▇▇▇▇▇ operation appealed the WQCC Final Order, dated February 4, 2009, regarding location of the “places of withdrawal of water,” a legal criterion used to determine where groundwater quality standards must be met at FCX’s New Mexico mining sites.
In the event that the WQCD determines that the circumstances identified in accordance with subsection (d) above cannot be remedied through informal discussions at the agency level, it shall so notify the WQCC.
Any such resolution shall be presented to the full WQCC for its approval.
In December ▇▇▇▇, ▇▇▇▇▇▇ entered into a settlement agreement with NMED that calls for a stay of the appeal while NMED and the WQCC complete several administrative actions, including renewal of Tyrone’s closure permit consistent with the terms of the settlement, review and approval of a groundwater abatement plan and adoption of alternative abatement standards, and adoption of new groundwater discharge permit rules for copper mines.
The WQCC shall be solely responsible for adoption of water quality standards and classifications for all state waters.
The points of compliance are to be adopted in accordance with criteria established through public rulemaking following consultation with the WQCC and the WQCD.
FCX’s New Mexico operations are regulated under the New Mexico Water Quality Act and regulations adopted under that act by the Water Quality Control Commission (WQCC).