1. (1) Each instrument must include an adaptive management plan.

2. (2) The adaptive management plan for a bank site must include the following elements, but is not limited to:

   1. (a) Goals and objectives of the bank;
   2. (b) Identification of potential causes for site failure;
   3. (c) A management strategy to address unforeseen changes in site conditions or if the monitoring indicates that the site will not achieve performance standards specified in the instrument; and
   4. (d) The sponsor's responsibilities and process for reporting and implementing adaptive management activities.
3. (3) The sponsor shall notify the department within thirty days if adaptive management activities are implemented to address unforeseen problems with site conditions.
4. (4) If the adaptive management activities are not effective in correcting deficiencies at the site, the department may require remedial actions as specified in WAC 173-700-601.

[Statutory Authority: Chapter 90.84 RCW. WSR 09-19-013 (Order 04-13), § 173-700-403, filed 9/3/09, effective 10/4/09.]