Structure of the state water quality management plan

Structure of the state water quality management plan. (1) The state continuing process required under s. 283.83 , Stats., consists of the development of, and regular review and revision of the state water quality management plan. (2) The state water quality management plan consists of: (a) Areawide water quality management plans for areas designated by the governor and prepared by agencies similarly designated. (b) Areawide water quality management plans for nondesignated areas prepared by the department for the remainder of the state. (c) A document describing the state’s areawide water quality management planning process. This document shall describe the interrelationship among the various elements in the planning process. These elements include: 1. Areawide water quality management plans for designated and nondesignated areas of the state. 2. Topical studies which analyze water quality policies or issues of statewide concern. 3. Procedures for intergovernmental cooperation. 4. Procedures and mechanisms for plan implementation including: a. Water quality standards and procedures for their revision. b. Effluent limitations and waste load allocations required to meet water quality standards. c. An inventory and priority ranking of wastewater treatment plant construction needs for the purpose of distributing state and federal grant funds. d. Controls for the disposition of residual wastes from wastewater treatment processes. e. Best management practices for nonpoint sources of water pollution. 5. Procedures for plan revision. 6. Procedures for public participation.