NAC445A.297. Review of application by Director.

     1. Each application for a zone of mixing must be reviewed in light of the descriptions, statements, plans, histories and other supporting information.

     2. The review must result in a determination by the Director concerning the appropriateness of a zone of mixing for each water quality parameter, by discharge, identified in the application.

     3. Zones of mixing must not be granted by the Director unless the applicant and supporting information clearly demonstrate that the discharge occurring or proposed to occur:

     (a) Does not substantially endanger human health or safety;

     (b) Will assure the protection and propagation of a balanced, indigenous population of shellfish, fish and wildlife in and on that body of water; and

     (c) Will not cause a violation of water quality standards at any point designated by the Director.

     [Environmental Comm’n, Water Pollution Control Reg. § 4.1.2 subsec. h pars. 3 & 5, eff. 5-2-78; A 7-2-80]—(NAC A 11-1-95)