Pursuant to WAC 246-272A-0340 the following administrative procedure is adopted. The purpose of the monitoring and maintenance specialist program, and the underlying rules, regulations and policies thereto, is to establish minimum competency standards for individuals and companies engaged in the practice of monitoring and maintaining on-site sewage disposal systems (OSS) within the jurisdiction of the Snohomish Health District (SHD) as well as establishing minimum requirements for the reporting of related activities and observations.

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 Chapter 246-272A WAC which specifically proclaims in WAC 246-272A-0340 an allowance for the establishment of the monitoring and maintenance program. [Res. 12-15. Prior code § 8.7(I)].