Utah Admin. Code 58-17-16

Current through Bulletin No. 2024-21, November 1, 2024
Section R58-17-16 - Disposal of Aquatic Animals and Waste Products
(1) Disposal of aquatic animals, dead or alive, their parts, or waste products from any facility or location in a manner that may result in the discharge of any pollution or contamination into waters of the state is illegal under the Water Quality Act, Section 19-5-101 and Division of Water Quality rules.
(2) Pursuant to Subsection R58-17-16(3), waste products such as brine shrimp cysts, carcasses, viscera, and wastewater, shall be disposed of in a manner that limits the spread of pathogens and will prevent scavenger infiltration.
(3) Waste products may be:
(a) incinerated, in accordance with federal, state, and local air quality guidelines;
(b) buried with "quicklime" (calcium oxide);
(c) composted;
(d) digested; or
(e) bagged and transported to a local municipal or county landfill.
(4) Proper disposal is the responsibility of the processor, owner, or broker.

Utah Admin. Code R58-17-16

Amended by Utah State Bulletin Number 2017-2, effective 12/19/2016
Adopted by Utah State Bulletin Number 2023-01, effective 12/15/2022