Pursuant to WAC 246-272A-0310 and 246-272A-0340 the following administrative procedure is adopted.

The purpose of the septic tank pumper program and the underlying rules and regulations thereto is to establish minimum competency standards for individuals and companies engaged in the practice of removal of septic tank contents, conventional gravity on-site sewage system (OSS) inspection and/or the performance of limited repair measures within the jurisdiction of the Snohomish Health District (SHD). (“Limited repair measure” defined in SHDC 5.50.020).

The Health Officer and local Board of Health shall administer these regulations under authority and requirements of Chapters 43.20, 70.05, and 70.46 RCW, as well as the underlying Chapter 246-272A WAC which specifically proclaims in WAC 246-272A-0310 a mandate to approve individuals involved in septage removal and disposal and in WAC 246-272A-0340 an allowance to establish programs and requirements for approving maintenance service providers. [Res. 12-15. Res. 08-10. Revised and reapproved by DOH 12/15/94. Res. 93-32, Eff. 11/09/93. Res. 92-28. Prior code § 8.4(I)].