Arizona § 49-859 - Application to water quality permits

Full text of Arizona Arizona Revised Statutes § 49-859 — Application to water quality permits, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.

§ 49-859. Application to water quality permits

A. Neither the classification of a particular type of waste as a special waste nor the adoption or revision of the best management practices criteria constitutes a major modification to a facility with a groundwater quality protection permit or an aquifer protection permit unless that action otherwise meets the definition of new facility prescribed by section 49-201.

B. The director's approval of a special waste management plan either before or after the adoption of best management practices criteria does not constitute a major modification of a facility with a groundwater quality protection permit or an aquifer protection permit unless that action otherwise meets the definition of new facility prescribed by section 49-201.

Source: official Arizona text · Last verified 2026-08-27

Frequently Asked Questions About Arizona § 49-859

What does Arizona Revised Statutes § 49-859 cover?

Section 49-859 ("Application to water quality permits") is part of the Arizona Revised Statutes, the codified statutory law of Arizona. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.

How do I cite Arizona § 49-859?

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Is this the official text of Arizona law?

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