ID H0099

Establishes state policy supporting water quality trading and voluntary, cost-effective innovations for attaining and maintaining water quality standards

Defines "water quality trade" as a voluntary transaction where a permit holder meets regulatory requirements by obtaining pollutant reductions from another source

Directs the department to administer water quality standards, total maximum daily loads, and discharge permits to support water quality trading opportunities where deemed appropriate

Authorizes the department to investigate, review, approve, modify, or deny water quality trades, trading frameworks, and verification methods for pollutant trading programs