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Show 320 KANSAS 2.3 0 ther Agencies Having Water Resource Responsibilities A. WATER QUALITY CONTROL Kansas has enacted a water quality control act which is admin- istered by the board of health.31 The act creates a 15-member advisory council to assist the board in carrying out its duties. The council may recommend rules, regulations, and standards to the board for implementing the act, and may also recommend a plan for financing solid waste systems.82 Provision is also made for the creation of a solid waste management committee in each county and for the sub- mission of a solid waste management plan to the department of health.83 The board is authorized to develop a statewide solid waste man- agement plan} conduct studies and research with other State and Federal agencies pertaining to solid waste management systems; and cooperate with Federal, State, and local agencies in carrying out its duties.84 After June 30, 1976, it will be unlawful to operate a solid waste processing facility or system without obtaining a permit from the board, and plans and specifications must be approved by the board prior to the construction of any such facility.85 State agencies and institutions are specifically directed to comply with these provisions of the act.86 It is unlawful to dispose of wastes without obtaining a permit-except for wastes from normal farming operations or from residential activities on land owned or leased by the individual, or from processing or manufacturing operations which do not create a public nuisance or adversely affect the public health.87 Any person aggrieved by an order of the board may request a hearing by the board, and the decision of the board is final unless appealed to the court.88 Subject to the control of the board, cities and counties are author- ized to provide for the collection and disposal of solid wastes within their boundaries.89 The act makes provision for State financial assist- ance to municipalities to aid in the construction of water pollution control projects. However, any grant made by the State cannot exceed 25 percent of the eligible costs of the project.40 Other statutory provisions require the board of health to approve all public water supply systems.41 Plans and specifications for any such system must be approved by the board and a permit obtained from the board before construction is commenced.42 Also, a permit must be obtained from the board prior to the discharge of any sew- age into the waters of the State, and the permit is to be issued subject to any conditions which are necessary to protect existing beneficial uses of water.48 81 Sees. 65-3301 to 65-3416. 82 Sec. 65-3404. 83 Sec. 65-3405. »* Sec. 65-3406. 88 Sec. 65-3407. 38 Sec. 65-3408. 37 Sec. 65-3409. 88 Sec. 65-3412. 89 Sees. 65-3410 and 65-3411. 40 Sees. 65-3302 to 65-3306. « Sec. 65-162. 42 Sec. 65-163. « Sees. 65-164 to 65-167. |
