2005 Idaho Code - 39-3605 — IDENTIFICATION OF REFERENCE STREAMS OR CONDITIONS

                                  TITLE  39
                              HEALTH AND SAFETY
                                  CHAPTER 36
                                WATER QUALITY
    39-3605.  IDENTIFICATION OF REFERENCE STREAMS OR CONDITIONS. The director
shall, in a manner consistent with the public participation provisions set
forth in this chapter and in accordance with chapter 52, title 67, Idaho Code,
identify reference streams or conditions to assist in determining when
designated beneficial uses are being fully supported.  Streams or conditions
shall be selected to represent the land types, land uses and geophysical
features of the basins described in this chapter. Reference streams or
conditions shall be representative of one (1) of the following:
    (1)  A stream or other water body reflecting natural conditions with few
impacts from human activities and which is representative of the highest level
of support attainable in the basin; or
    (2)  A stream or water body reflecting the minimum conditions necessary to
fully support the designated beneficial uses; or
    (3)  Physical, chemical and biological indicators identified in the rules
of the department which reflect full support of designated beneficial uses.