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***Note: Many local criminal codes can now be located under Chapter 10.60 SMC while others are now cited under the Revised Code of Washington (RCW), which was incorporated into the municipal code in 2022. (See SMC 10.58.010). Code Enforcement, including Noise Control and Animal Regulations are located in Chapters 10.62 through 10.74.

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Chapter 13.03A
Section 13.03A.0105
 

Title 13 Public Utilities and Services

Chapter 13.03A Pretreatment

Article I. General Provisions

Section 13.03A.0105 Incorporation – Headings – Interpretation
  1. This chapter is enacted to comply with federal and state pretreatment requirements, principally those in 40 CFR chapter I, subchapter N, part 403 and WAC 173-216. All federal or state statutes and regulations referenced in this chapter are intended to be incorporated in full by reference where applicable to the City’s local pretreatment program, whether or not otherwise expressly stated where referenced. Such incorporation also includes any referenced statutes or regulations referenced internally within the incorporated statutes or regulations, whether or not otherwise specified.
  1. Headings do not limit or restrict the meaning of a section, but may assist in interpretation. In general, capitalized terms are defined, but the presence or absence of capitalization shall not limit the application of defined terms unless indicated by context.
  1. In the event of any conflict or ambiguity within this chapter, between this chapter and applicable federal or state laws or regulations, or otherwise, the following rules of interpretation apply, in the order listed:
    1. Where local authority is preempted by federal or state law, the preemption applies to the extent required by law.
    1. An interpretation to preserve the City’s NPDES permit is applied to the extent required.
    1. Cost or liability to the City shall be avoided to the maximum extent possible.
    1. Normal rules of statutory interpretation apply, considering SMC 13.03A.0101.
    1. The more stringent rule applicable to regulated customers or other members of the public applies.

Date Passed: Monday, November 9, 2020

Effective Date: Wednesday, December 16, 2020

ORD C35961 Section 5