1. (a) Scope. The provisions of this Section shall be used to determine whether the beneficial use of Fish Consumption designated in OAC 252:730 for a waterbody is supported.

2. (b) Support tests.

   1. (1) The Fish Consumption beneficial use designated for a waterbody shall be deemed to be partially supported if restricted consumption as imposed by an agency with jurisdiction is in effect or if a fish or shellfish ban is in effect for a sub-population thereof.
   2. (2) The Fish Consumption beneficial use designated for a waterbody shall be deemed to be not supported if an aquatic life closure or if a "no consumption" advisory imposed by an agency with jurisdiction is in effect.
   3. (3) The water column criteria for protection of the Fish Consumption beneficial use stated in OAC 252:730 Appendix G Table 2 shall be used according to the default protocol in OAC 252:740-15-4(c) to determine use support.

Added at 40 Ok Reg 329, eff 10-25-22 (emergency)

Added at 40 Ok Reg 2062, eff 9-15-23