After study and public hearings held upon due notice, the department may establish standards of quality and purity or group the designated waters of the state into classes as to minimum quality and purity, or both. The department shall classify waters in accordance with considerations of best usage in the interest of the public. The department may alter and modify classifications after hearing.
Structure Alaska Statutes
Title 46. Water, Air, Energy, and Environmental Conservation
Chapter 03. Environmental Conservation
Article 3. Water Pollution Control and Waste Disposal.
Sec. 46.03.060. Water pollution control plan.
Sec. 46.03.070. Pollution standards.
Sec. 46.03.080. Quality and purity standards.
Sec. 46.03.100. Waste management, disposal, and discharge authorization.
Sec. 46.03.110. Waste disposal permit procedure.
Sec. 46.03.120. Termination or modification of waste management and disposal authorization.