Rulemaking initiated in compliance with Executive Order No. 2020-01, Zero-Based Regulation (EO 2020-01), issued by Governor Little on January 16, 2020.

Status

Final rule effective July 1, 2025.

Overview

DEQ initiated this rulemaking in compliance with Executive Order No. 2020-01, Zero-Based Regulation (EO 2020-01), issued by Governor Little on January 16, 2020.

Major proposed changes to the rule include removing and replacing definitions, revising and simplifying septic tank approvals, removing specific requirements for large septic tanks, reducing setbacks to surface water, combining the cleaning of septic tanks sections into one, simplifying the permitting process for service providers, and identifying certain provisions of the Technical Guidance Manual for Individual and Subsurface Sewage Disposal Systems to be moved into the rule.

Meeting Details

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Method for Participating and Submitting Comments

Those interested in participating in the negotiated rulemaking process are encouraged to attend the scheduled meeting.

For those who cannot participate by attending the meeting, public comment opportunities will be made available throughout the rulemaking process.

Submit all written comments and direct questions to:

Peter Adams
Department of Environmental Quality
1410 N. Hilton, Boise, ID 83706
peter.adams@deq.idaho.gov

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Proposed Rule

Notice of Rulemaking – Proposed Rule | Written Comment Deadline 06/26/24

Negotiated Rule Documents and Meeting Presentations

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Negotiated Rule Draft No. 3 This draft includes highlighted revisions based on DEQ review. DEQ discovered a contradiction between original language in Section 005 and proposed language in Section 011. Subsection 005.15 has been struck and consolidated into Subsection 011.05. Language clarifying the procedure for revoking a permit has been added as Subsection 012.04.	05/29/24	NA	DEQ is not requesting comments on this draft. The next comment period will commence upon publication of the proposed rule in the June 5, 2024 Idaho Administrative Bulletin.
Negotiated Rule Draft No. 2 Negotiated Rulemaking #2 – IDAPA 58.01.03, Individual/Subsurface Sewage Disposal Rules and Rules for Cleaning of Septic Tanks – DEQ PowerPoint Presentation November 2, 2023	10/26/23	11/02/23	11/09/23
Negotiated Rule Draft No. 1 Negotiated Rulemaking – IDAPA 58.01.03, Individual/Subsurface Sewage Disposal Rules and Rules for Cleaning of Septic Tanks – DEQ PowerPoint Presentation September 29, 2023	09/18/23	09/29/23	10/06/23

Public Comment

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Comment on Proposed Rule	Orenco Systems	06/25/24
Comment on Proposed Rule	Risen Homebuilders	11/30/23
No comments received on Rule Draft No. 2
Comment on Rule Draft No. 1	U of I Extension Water Outreach	10/06/23
Comment on Rule Draft No. 1	Lowridge Onsite Technologies	09/09/23