D.C. Mun. Regs. tit. 19, r. 19-1500

Current through Register Vol. 71, No. 49, December 6, 2024

Rule 19-1500 - PURPOSE AND SCOPE

1500.1

The rules in §§ 1501 through 1508.4 provide the minimum guidelines and procedures for the implementation of section 4 of D.C. Law 5-188, the Water Pollution Control Act of 1984, D.C. Code § 6-923 (1995 Repl.) which mandates the protection of aquatic animals and plants and the restoration and preservation of aquatic life in the District's waters for aesthetic enjoyment, recreation, and industry. The rules in § 1560 implement § 5 of an Act to Revise and Modernize the Fish and Wildlife Laws of the District of Columbia, Pub. L. No. 85-730, 72 Stat. 815, D.C. Code § 22-1632 (1996 Repl.).

1500.2

The purpose of these rules is to ensure that the District's fisheries and wildlife resources are properly managed and protected.

1500.3

The rules in §§ 1501 through 1507.3 shall apply to all District waters except bodies of water on private property.

D.C. Mun. Regs. tit. 19, r. 19-1500

Final Rulemaking published at 34 DCR 2028 (March 27, 1987); as amended by Final Rulemaking published at 36 DCR 5850 (August 4, 1989)

Pursuant to Mayor's Order 85-152, the Director of the Department of Consumer and Regulatory Affairs was delegated the authority vested in the Mayor to administer the Water Pollution Control Act of 1984, D.C. Code § 6-923 (1995 Repl).

AUTHORITY: Unless otherwise noted, the authority for this chapter is D.C. Law 5- 188, the "Water Pollution Control Act of 1984", effective March 16, 1985, D.C. Code § 6-923 (1995 Repl.).