Section 25204.5 Of Article 9. Permitting Of Facilities From California Health And Safety Code >> Division 20. >> Chapter 6.5. >> Article 9.
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. Any action taken by the department pursuant to this
article shall be consistent with all applicable regulations adopted
by the State Water Resources Control Board, all applicable water
quality control plans adopted pursuant to Section 13170 of the Water
Code and Article 3 (commencing with Section 13240) of Chapter 4 of
Division 7 of the Water Code, and all applicable state policies for
water quality control adopted pursuant to Article 3 (commencing with
Section 13140) of Chapter 3 of Division 7 of the Water Code, to the
extent the department determines that those regulations, plans, and
policies are not less stringent than this chapter and the regulations
adopted pursuant to this chapter. The department shall also
incorporate, as a condition of any permit issued, amended, or renewed
under this chapter, any waste discharge requirements issued by the
State Water Resources Control Board or a California regional water
quality control board and any conditions imposed pursuant to Section
13227 of the Water Code, to the extent the department determines
those waste discharge requirements, requirements, and limitations are
not less stringent than this chapter and the regulations adopted
pursuant to this chapter. The department may set more stringent
requirements or limitations which the department determines are
necessary or appropriate to carry out this chapter.