Okla. Admin. Code § 785:46-15-9

Current through Vol. 42, No. 4, November 1, 2024

Section 785:46-15-9 - Assessment of Fish Consumption support

(a)Scope. The provisions of this Section shall be used to determine whether the beneficial use of Fish Consumption designated in OAC 785:45 for a waterbody is supported.

(b)Support tests.

(1) The Fish Consumption beneficial use designated for a waterbody shall be deemed to be partially supported if restricted consumption as imposed by an agency with jurisdiction is in effect or if a fish or shellfish ban is in effect for a sub-population thereof.

(2) The Fish Consumption beneficial use designated for a waterbody shall be deemed to be not supported if an aquatic life closure or if a "no consumption" advisory imposed by an agency with jurisdiction is in effect.

(3) The water column criteria for protection of the Fish Consumption beneficial use stated in 785:45 Appendix G Table 2 shall be used according to the default protocol in 785:46-15-4(c) to determine use support.

Okla. Admin. Code § 785:46-15-9

Added at 17 Ok Reg 1775, eff 7-1-00; Amended at 19 Ok Reg 2512, eff 6-27-02