Revision procedures

(a) Any person may petition DEQ, under OAC 252:004, to modify or repeal any criterion or beneficial use designation. (b) The petitioner, through objective and acceptable scientific studies, data and other information, shall be required to show that the requested modification or repeal will be in accordance with the requirements of applicable State and Federal law regarding water quality and in the best interest of the State. (c) Procedures required by applicable state and Federal law for revising the designated beneficial uses and criteria or water quality shall be followed in any revision which is the subject of the petition. (d) A petition to promulgate, amend, or repeal any water quality standard, criterion, or beneficial use designation shall follow the same procedures as for petitions for rulemaking as set forth in OAC 252:004.