(1) A person aggrieved by the issuance of an initial permit, or by the issuance of a subsequent permit to increase the volume of waste disposal or to change effluent characteristics, for systems with design flows of more than 14,500 gpd, has the right to an adjudicative proceeding.

(2) The application for an adjudicative proceeding must be in writing and must state the basis for contesting the action, include a copy of the decision and be served on and received by the department within twenty-eight days of receipt of notice of final decision and be served in a manner that shows proof of receipt.

(3) An adjudicative proceeding conducted under this section is governed by chapter 34.05 RCW, Administrative Procedure Act.