1. (a) Scope. The provisions of this Section shall be used to determine whether the beneficial use of Fish Consumption designated in OAC 785:45 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 785:45 Appendix G Table 2 shall be used according to the default protocol in 785:46-15-4(c) to determine use support.

Added at 17 Ok Reg 1775, eff 7-1-00

Amended at 19 Ok Reg 2512, eff 6-27-02