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data-turbo="false" href="#122.2">Definitions.</a></span></td></tr><tr class="section toggler-active"><td class="toc-label " colspan="1"><span class="toc-wrapper" data-toggle="tooltip" data-placement="top" data-title="View Text of <span class='avoid-wrap'>§ 122.3</span>">§ 122.3</span></td><td class="description" colspan="2"><span class="text-wrapper" data-toggle="tooltip" data-placement="left" data-title="View Table of Contents for <span class='avoid-wrap'>§ 122.3</span>"><a data-turbo="false" href="#122.3">Exclusions.</a></span></td></tr><tr class="section toggler-active"><td class="toc-label " colspan="1"><span class="toc-wrapper" data-toggle="tooltip" data-placement="top" data-title="View Text of <span class='avoid-wrap'>§ 122.4</span>">§ 122.4</span></td><td class="description" colspan="2"><span class="text-wrapper" data-toggle="tooltip" data-placement="left" data-title="View Table of Contents for <span class='avoid-wrap'>§ 122.4</span>"><a data-turbo="false" href="#122.4">Prohibitions (applicable to State NPDES programs, see § 123.25).</a></span></td></tr><tr class="section toggler-active"><td class="toc-label " colspan="1"><span class="toc-wrapper" data-toggle="tooltip" data-placement="top" data-title="View Text of <span class='avoid-wrap'>§ 122.5</span>">§ 122.5</span></td><td class="description" colspan="2"><span class="text-wrapper" data-toggle="tooltip" data-placement="left" data-title="View Table of Contents for <span class='avoid-wrap'>§ 122.5</span>"><a data-turbo="false" href="#122.5">Effect of a permit.</a></span></td></tr><tr class="section toggler-active"><td class="toc-label " colspan="1"><span class="toc-wrapper" data-toggle="tooltip" data-placement="top" data-title="View Text of <span class='avoid-wrap'>§ 122.6</span>">§ 122.6</span></td><td class="description" colspan="2"><span class="text-wrapper" data-toggle="tooltip" data-placement="left" data-title="View Table of Contents for <span class='avoid-wrap'>§ 122.6</span>"><a 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colspan="2"><span class="text-wrapper" data-toggle="tooltip" data-placement="left" data-title="View Table of Contents for <span class='avoid-wrap'>§ 122.21</span>"><a data-turbo="false" href="#122.21">Application for a permit (applicable to State programs, see § 123.25).</a></span></td></tr><tr class="section toggler-active"><td class="toc-label " colspan="1"><span class="toc-wrapper" data-toggle="tooltip" data-placement="top" data-title="View Text of <span class='avoid-wrap'>§ 122.22</span>">§ 122.22</span></td><td class="description" colspan="2"><span class="text-wrapper" data-toggle="tooltip" data-placement="left" data-title="View Table of Contents for <span class='avoid-wrap'>§ 122.22</span>"><a data-turbo="false" href="#122.22">Signatories to permit applications and reports (applicable to State programs, see § 123.25).</a></span></td></tr><tr class="section toggler-active"><td class="toc-label " colspan="1"><span class="toc-wrapper" data-toggle="tooltip" data-placement="top" data-title="View Text of <span class='avoid-wrap'>§ 122.23</span>">§ 122.23</span></td><td class="description" colspan="2"><span class="text-wrapper" data-toggle="tooltip" data-placement="left" data-title="View Table of Contents for <span class='avoid-wrap'>§ 122.23</span>"><a data-turbo="false" href="#122.23">Concentrated animal feeding operations (applicable to State NPDES programs, see § 123.25).</a></span></td></tr><tr class="section toggler-active"><td class="toc-label " colspan="1"><span class="toc-wrapper" data-toggle="tooltip" data-placement="top" data-title="View Text of <span class='avoid-wrap'>§ 122.24</span>">§ 122.24</span></td><td class="description" colspan="2"><span class="text-wrapper" data-toggle="tooltip" data-placement="left" data-title="View Table of Contents for <span class='avoid-wrap'>§ 122.24</span>"><a data-turbo="false" href="#122.24">Concentrated aquatic animal production facilities (applicable to State NPDES programs, see § 123.25).</a></span></td></tr><tr class="section toggler-active"><td class="toc-label " colspan="1"><span class="toc-wrapper" data-toggle="tooltip" data-placement="top" data-title="View Text of <span class='avoid-wrap'>§ 122.25</span>">§ 122.25</span></td><td class="description" colspan="2"><span class="text-wrapper" data-toggle="tooltip" data-placement="left" data-title="View Table of Contents for <span class='avoid-wrap'>§ 122.25</span>"><a data-turbo="false" href="#122.25">Aquaculture projects (applicable to State NPDES programs, see § 123.25).</a></span></td></tr><tr class="section toggler-active"><td class="toc-label " colspan="1"><span class="toc-wrapper" data-toggle="tooltip" data-placement="top" data-title="View Text of <span class='avoid-wrap'>§ 122.26</span>">§ 122.26</span></td><td class="description" colspan="2"><span class="text-wrapper" data-toggle="tooltip" data-placement="left" data-title="View Table of Contents for <span class='avoid-wrap'>§ 122.26</span>"><a data-turbo="false" href="#122.26">Storm 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entities?</a></span></td></tr><tr class="section toggler-active"><td class="toc-label " colspan="1"><span class="toc-wrapper" data-toggle="tooltip" data-placement="top" data-title="View Text of <span class='avoid-wrap'>§ 122.36</span>">§ 122.36</span></td><td class="description" colspan="2"><span class="text-wrapper" data-toggle="tooltip" data-placement="left" data-title="View Table of Contents for <span class='avoid-wrap'>§ 122.36</span>"><a data-turbo="false" href="#122.36">As an operator of a regulated small MS4, what happens if I don't comply with the application or permit requirements in §§ 122.33 through 122.35?</a></span></td></tr><tr class="section toggler-active"><td class="toc-label " colspan="1"><span class="toc-wrapper" data-toggle="tooltip" data-placement="top" data-title="View Text of <span class='avoid-wrap'>§ 122.37</span>">§ 122.37</span></td><td class="description" colspan="2"><span class="text-wrapper" data-toggle="tooltip" data-placement="left" data-title="View 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toggle"></span><span class="toc-text-secondary" data-toggle="tooltip" data-placement="top" data-title="View Text of <span class='avoid-wrap'>Subpart C</span>">Subpart C</span></td><td class="description" colspan="1"><span class="text-toc-secondary" data-toggle="tooltip" data-placement="left" data-title="View Table of Contents for <span class='avoid-wrap'>Subpart C</span>"><a data-turbo="false" href="#subpart-C">Permit Conditions</a></span></td><td class="section-identifiers"><span class="toc-range" data-toggle="tooltip" data-placement="top" data-title="View Text of <span class='avoid-wrap'>Subpart C</span>"><a data-toggle="tooltip" data-placement="left" data-title="View Table of Contents for <span class='avoid-wrap'>122.41 – 122.50</span>" href="/current/title-40/chapter-I/subchapter-D/part-122/subpart-C?toc=1">122.41 – 122.50</a></span></td></tr><tr class="group"><td colspan="3"><table class="table-of-contents"><tr class="section toggler-active"><td class="toc-label " colspan="1"><span class="toc-wrapper" data-toggle="tooltip" data-placement="top" data-title="View Text of <span class='avoid-wrap'>§ 122.41</span>">§ 122.41</span></td><td class="description" colspan="2"><span class="text-wrapper" data-toggle="tooltip" data-placement="left" data-title="View Table of Contents for <span class='avoid-wrap'>§ 122.41</span>"><a data-turbo="false" href="#122.41">Conditions applicable to all permits (applicable to State programs, see § 123.25).</a></span></td></tr><tr class="section toggler-active"><td class="toc-label " colspan="1"><span class="toc-wrapper" data-toggle="tooltip" data-placement="top" data-title="View Text of <span class='avoid-wrap'>§ 122.42</span>">§ 122.42</span></td><td class="description" colspan="2"><span class="text-wrapper" data-toggle="tooltip" data-placement="left" data-title="View Table of Contents for <span class='avoid-wrap'>§ 122.42</span>"><a data-turbo="false" href="#122.42">Additional conditions applicable to specified categories of NPDES permits (applicable to State NPDES programs, see § 123.25).</a></span></td></tr><tr class="section toggler-active"><td class="toc-label " colspan="1"><span class="toc-wrapper" data-toggle="tooltip" data-placement="top" data-title="View Text of <span class='avoid-wrap'>§ 122.43</span>">§ 122.43</span></td><td class="description" colspan="2"><span class="text-wrapper" data-toggle="tooltip" data-placement="left" data-title="View Table of Contents for <span class='avoid-wrap'>§ 122.43</span>"><a data-turbo="false" href="#122.43">Establishing permit conditions (applicable to State programs, see § 123.25).</a></span></td></tr><tr class="section toggler-active"><td class="toc-label " colspan="1"><span class="toc-wrapper" data-toggle="tooltip" data-placement="top" data-title="View Text of <span class='avoid-wrap'>§ 122.44</span>">§ 122.44</span></td><td class="description" colspan="2"><span class="text-wrapper" data-toggle="tooltip" data-placement="left" data-title="View Table of Contents for <span class='avoid-wrap'>§ 122.44</span>"><a data-turbo="false" href="#122.44">Establishing limitations, standards, and other permit conditions (applicable to State NPDES programs, see § 123.25).</a></span></td></tr><tr class="section toggler-active"><td class="toc-label " colspan="1"><span class="toc-wrapper" data-toggle="tooltip" data-placement="top" data-title="View Text of <span class='avoid-wrap'>§ 122.45</span>">§ 122.45</span></td><td class="description" colspan="2"><span class="text-wrapper" data-toggle="tooltip" data-placement="left" data-title="View Table of Contents for <span class='avoid-wrap'>§ 122.45</span>"><a data-turbo="false" href="#122.45">Calculating NPDES permit conditions (applicable to State NPDES programs, see § 123.25).</a></span></td></tr><tr class="section toggler-active"><td class="toc-label " colspan="1"><span class="toc-wrapper" data-toggle="tooltip" data-placement="top" data-title="View Text of <span class='avoid-wrap'>§ 122.46</span>">§ 122.46</span></td><td class="description" colspan="2"><span class="text-wrapper" data-toggle="tooltip" data-placement="left" data-title="View Table of Contents for <span class='avoid-wrap'>§ 122.46</span>"><a data-turbo="false" href="#122.46">Duration of permits (applicable to State programs, see § 123.25).</a></span></td></tr><tr class="section toggler-active"><td class="toc-label " colspan="1"><span class="toc-wrapper" data-toggle="tooltip" data-placement="top" data-title="View Text of <span class='avoid-wrap'>§ 122.47</span>">§ 122.47</span></td><td class="description" colspan="2"><span class="text-wrapper" data-toggle="tooltip" data-placement="left" data-title="View Table of Contents for <span class='avoid-wrap'>§ 122.47</span>"><a data-turbo="false" href="#122.47">Schedules of compliance.</a></span></td></tr><tr class="section toggler-active"><td class="toc-label " colspan="1"><span class="toc-wrapper" data-toggle="tooltip" data-placement="top" data-title="View Text of <span class='avoid-wrap'>§ 122.48</span>">§ 122.48</span></td><td class="description" colspan="2"><span class="text-wrapper" data-toggle="tooltip" data-placement="left" data-title="View Table of Contents for <span class='avoid-wrap'>§ 122.48</span>"><a data-turbo="false" href="#122.48">Requirements for recording and reporting of monitoring results (applicable to State programs, see § 123.25).</a></span></td></tr><tr class="section toggler-active"><td class="toc-label " colspan="1"><span class="toc-wrapper" data-toggle="tooltip" data-placement="top" data-title="View Text of <span class='avoid-wrap'>§ 122.49</span>">§ 122.49</span></td><td class="description" colspan="2"><span class="text-wrapper" data-toggle="tooltip" data-placement="left" data-title="View Table of Contents for <span class='avoid-wrap'>§ 122.49</span>"><a data-turbo="false" href="#122.49">Considerations under Federal law.</a></span></td></tr><tr class="section toggler-active"><td class="toc-label " colspan="1"><span class="toc-wrapper" data-toggle="tooltip" data-placement="top" data-title="View Text of <span class='avoid-wrap'>§ 122.50</span>">§ 122.50</span></td><td class="description" colspan="2"><span class="text-wrapper" data-toggle="tooltip" data-placement="left" data-title="View Table of Contents for <span class='avoid-wrap'>§ 122.50</span>"><a data-turbo="false" href="#122.50">Disposal of pollutants into wells, into publicly owned treatment works or by land application (applicable to State NPDES programs, see § 123.25).</a></span></td></tr></table></td></tr><tr class="subpart toggler-active"><td class="toc-label " colspan="1"><span data-toggle="{"toggleTargetContext":"grandparent"}" class="icon-ecfr icon-ecfr-menu-arrow toggle"></span><span class="toc-text-secondary" data-toggle="tooltip" data-placement="top" data-title="View Text of <span class='avoid-wrap'>Subpart D</span>">Subpart D</span></td><td class="description" colspan="1"><span class="text-toc-secondary" 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data-title="View Text of <span class='avoid-wrap'>§ 122.63</span>">§ 122.63</span></td><td class="description" colspan="2"><span class="text-wrapper" data-toggle="tooltip" data-placement="left" data-title="View Table of Contents for <span class='avoid-wrap'>§ 122.63</span>"><a data-turbo="false" href="#122.63">Minor modifications of permits.</a></span></td></tr><tr class="section toggler-active"><td class="toc-label " colspan="1"><span class="toc-wrapper" data-toggle="tooltip" data-placement="top" data-title="View Text of <span class='avoid-wrap'>§ 122.64</span>">§ 122.64</span></td><td class="description" colspan="2"><span class="text-wrapper" data-toggle="tooltip" data-placement="left" data-title="View Table of Contents for <span class='avoid-wrap'>§ 122.64</span>"><a data-turbo="false" href="#122.64">Termination of permits (applicable to State programs, see § 123.25).</a></span></td></tr></table></td></tr><tr class="appendix appendix-node"><td colspan="3"><span 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data-toggle="tooltip" data-placement="left" data-title="View Table of Contents for <span class='avoid-wrap'>Appendix C to Part 122</span>"><a data-turbo="false" href="#Appendix-C-to-Part-122">Criteria for Determining a Concentrated Aquatic Animal Production Facility (§ 122.24) </a></span></span></td></tr><tr class="appendix appendix-node"><td colspan="3"><span class="toc-label"><span class="toc-wrapper" data-toggle="tooltip" data-placement="top" data-title="View Text of <span class='avoid-wrap'>Appendix D to Part 122</span>">Appendix D to Part 122</span></span><br /><span class="description"><span class="text-wrapper" data-toggle="tooltip" data-placement="left" data-title="View Table of Contents for <span class='avoid-wrap'>Appendix D to Part 122</span>"><a data-turbo="false" href="#Appendix-D-to-Part-122">NPDES Permit Application Testing Requirements (§ 122.21) </a></span></span></td></tr><tr class="appendix appendix-node"><td colspan="3"><span class="toc-label"><span 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name="search[hierarchy][part]" autocomplete="off" type="hidden" id="subscription_part" /></div> <div class="subscription-option"> <span class="icon-ecfr icon-ecfr-message "></span><label class='email-label'>Via Email:</label> <input type="submit" name="commit" value="Subscribe" class="btn-as-link" data-disable-with="Subscribe" /> </div>    </form> </div> </div><div class="seal-block seal-block-footer"><h6>Enhanced Content - Subscribe</h6></div></div></li> <li class="divider"></li> <li class="enhanced " id="utility-nav-timeline" tabindex="0"><span role="button" aria-label="Timeline" data-delay="{"show":300,"hide":0}" data-toggle="tooltip" data-placement="top" data-title="Timeline" class="icon-ecfr icon-ecfr-hourglass "></span><span class="content-nav-label " role="button">Timeline</span><div class="box box-enhanced box-enhanced-timeline box-full dropdown-menu dropdown-menu-right" role="menu"><div class="seal-block seal-block-header"><div class="seal-content"><h6>Enhanced Content - Timeline</h6></div></div><div class="content-block "> <ol class="timeline list with-bullets enhanced"> <li> <span class='date current-change'> 11/08/2024 </span> <span class='timeline'> <a href="/on/2024-11-08/title-40/chapter-I/subchapter-D/part-122">view on this date</a> </span> <span class='timeline'> <a data-diff-path="/compare/2024-11-08/to/2024-11-07/title-40/chapter-I/subchapter-D/part-122" href="#">view change <span class="hidden-xs hidden-sm">introduced</span></a> </span> <span class='timeline'> </span> </li> <li> <span class='date'> 11/27/2023 </span> <span class='timeline'> <a href="/on/2023-11-27/title-40/chapter-I/subchapter-D/part-122">view on this date</a> </span> <span class='timeline'> <a data-diff-path="/compare/2023-11-27/to/2023-11-26/title-40/chapter-I/subchapter-D/part-122" href="#">view change <span class="hidden-xs hidden-sm">introduced</span></a> </span> <span class='timeline'><a data-diff-path="/compare/current/to/2023-11-27/title-40/chapter-I/subchapter-D/part-122" href="#">compare to most recent</a></span> </li> <li> <span class='date'> 9/27/2023 </span> <span class='timeline'> <a href="/on/2023-09-27/title-40/chapter-I/subchapter-D/part-122">view on this date</a> </span> <span class='timeline'> <a data-diff-path="/compare/2023-09-27/to/2023-09-26/title-40/chapter-I/subchapter-D/part-122" href="#">view change <span class="hidden-xs hidden-sm">introduced</span></a> </span> <span class='timeline'><a data-diff-path="/compare/current/to/2023-09-27/title-40/chapter-I/subchapter-D/part-122" href="#">compare to most recent</a></span> </li> <li> <span class='date'> 7/12/2023 </span> <span class='timeline'> <a href="/on/2023-07-12/title-40/chapter-I/subchapter-D/part-122">view on this date</a> </span> <span class='timeline'> <a data-diff-path="/compare/2023-07-12/to/2023-07-11/title-40/chapter-I/subchapter-D/part-122" href="#">view change <span class="hidden-xs 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data-diff-path="/compare/2023-02-22/to/2023-02-21/title-40/chapter-I/subchapter-D/part-122" href="#">view change <span class="hidden-xs hidden-sm">introduced</span></a> </span> <span class='timeline'><a data-diff-path="/compare/current/to/2023-02-22/title-40/chapter-I/subchapter-D/part-122" href="#">compare to most recent</a></span> </li> <li> <span class='date'> 12/02/2022 </span> <span class='timeline'> <a href="/on/2022-12-02/title-40/chapter-I/subchapter-D/part-122">view on this date</a> </span> <span class='timeline'> <a data-diff-path="/compare/2022-12-02/to/2022-12-01/title-40/chapter-I/subchapter-D/part-122" href="#">view change <span class="hidden-xs hidden-sm">introduced</span></a> </span> <span class='timeline'><a data-diff-path="/compare/current/to/2022-12-02/title-40/chapter-I/subchapter-D/part-122" href="#">compare to most recent</a></span> </li> <li> <span class='date'> 1/04/2021 </span> <span class='timeline'> <a href="/on/2021-01-04/title-40/chapter-I/subchapter-D/part-122">view on this date</a> </span> <span class='timeline'> <a data-diff-path="/compare/2021-01-04/to/2021-01-03/title-40/chapter-I/subchapter-D/part-122" href="#">view change <span class="hidden-xs hidden-sm">introduced</span></a> </span> <span class='timeline'><a data-diff-path="/compare/current/to/2021-01-04/title-40/chapter-I/subchapter-D/part-122" href="#">compare to most recent</a></span> </li> <li> <span class='date'> 11/02/2020 </span> <span class='timeline'> <a href="/on/2020-11-02/title-40/chapter-I/subchapter-D/part-122">view on this date</a> </span> <span class='timeline'> <a data-diff-path="/compare/2020-11-02/to/2020-11-01/title-40/chapter-I/subchapter-D/part-122" href="#">view change <span class="hidden-xs hidden-sm">introduced</span></a> </span> <span class='timeline'><a data-diff-path="/compare/current/to/2020-11-02/title-40/chapter-I/subchapter-D/part-122" href="#">compare to most recent</a></span> </li> <li> <span class='date'> 6/22/2020 </span> <span class='timeline'> <a href="/on/2020-06-22/title-40/chapter-I/subchapter-D/part-122">view on this date</a> </span> <span class='timeline'> <a data-diff-path="/compare/2020-06-22/to/2020-06-21/title-40/chapter-I/subchapter-D/part-122" href="#">view change <span class="hidden-xs hidden-sm">introduced</span></a> </span> <span class='timeline'><a data-diff-path="/compare/current/to/2020-06-22/title-40/chapter-I/subchapter-D/part-122" href="#">compare to most recent</a></span> </li> <li> <span class='date'> 4/21/2020 </span> <span class='timeline'> <a href="/on/2020-04-21/title-40/chapter-I/subchapter-D/part-122">view on this date</a> </span> <span class='timeline'> <a data-diff-path="/compare/2020-04-21/to/2020-04-20/title-40/chapter-I/subchapter-D/part-122" href="#">view change <span class="hidden-xs hidden-sm">introduced</span></a> </span> <span class='timeline'><a data-diff-path="/compare/current/to/2020-04-21/title-40/chapter-I/subchapter-D/part-122" href="#">compare to most recent</a></span> </li> <li> <span class='date'> 12/23/2019 </span> <span class='timeline'> <a href="/on/2019-12-23/title-40/chapter-I/subchapter-D/part-122">view on this date</a> </span> <span class='timeline'> <a data-diff-path="/compare/2019-12-23/to/2019-12-22/title-40/chapter-I/subchapter-D/part-122" href="#">view change <span class="hidden-xs hidden-sm">introduced</span></a> </span> <span class='timeline'><a data-diff-path="/compare/current/to/2019-12-23/title-40/chapter-I/subchapter-D/part-122" href="#">compare to most recent</a></span> </li> <li> <span class='date'> 10/22/2019 </span> <span class='timeline'> <a href="/on/2019-10-22/title-40/chapter-I/subchapter-D/part-122">view on this date</a> </span> <span class='timeline'> <a data-diff-path="/compare/2019-10-22/to/2019-10-21/title-40/chapter-I/subchapter-D/part-122" href="#">view change <span class="hidden-xs hidden-sm">introduced</span></a> </span> <span class='timeline'><a data-diff-path="/compare/current/to/2019-10-22/title-40/chapter-I/subchapter-D/part-122" href="#">compare to most recent</a></span> </li> <li> <span class='date'> 6/12/2019 </span> <span class='timeline'> <a href="/on/2019-06-12/title-40/chapter-I/subchapter-D/part-122">view on this date</a> </span> <span class='timeline'> <a data-diff-path="/compare/2019-06-12/to/2019-06-11/title-40/chapter-I/subchapter-D/part-122" href="#">view change <span class="hidden-xs hidden-sm">introduced</span></a> </span> <span class='timeline'><a data-diff-path="/compare/current/to/2019-06-12/title-40/chapter-I/subchapter-D/part-122" href="#">compare to most recent</a></span> </li> <li> <span class='date'> 2/12/2019 </span> <span class='timeline'> <a href="/on/2019-02-12/title-40/chapter-I/subchapter-D/part-122">view on this date</a> </span> <span class='timeline'> <a 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href="/on/2018-01-08/title-40/chapter-I/subchapter-D/part-122">view on this date</a> </span> <span class='timeline'> <a data-diff-path="/compare/2018-01-08/to/2018-01-07/title-40/chapter-I/subchapter-D/part-122" href="#">view change <span class="hidden-xs hidden-sm">introduced</span></a> </span> <span class='timeline'><a data-diff-path="/compare/current/to/2018-01-08/title-40/chapter-I/subchapter-D/part-122" href="#">compare to most recent</a></span> </li> <li> <span class='date'> 8/28/2017 </span> <span class='timeline'> <a href="/on/2017-08-28/title-40/chapter-I/subchapter-D/part-122">view on this date</a> </span> <span class='timeline'> <a data-diff-path="/compare/2017-08-28/to/2017-08-27/title-40/chapter-I/subchapter-D/part-122" href="#">view change <span class="hidden-xs hidden-sm">introduced</span></a> </span> <span class='timeline'><a data-diff-path="/compare/current/to/2017-08-28/title-40/chapter-I/subchapter-D/part-122" href="#">compare to most recent</a></span> </li> <li> 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data-diff-path="/compare/current/to/2017-01-09/title-40/chapter-I/subchapter-D/part-122" href="#">compare to most recent</a></span> </li> </ol> </div><div class="seal-block seal-block-footer"><h6>Enhanced Content - Timeline</h6></div></div></li> <li class="enhanced " id="utility-nav-go-to-date" tabindex="0"><span role="button" aria-label="Go to Date" data-delay="{"show":300,"hide":0}" data-toggle="tooltip" data-placement="top" data-title="Go to Date" class="icon-ecfr icon-ecfr-calendar-alt "></span><span class="content-nav-label " role="button">Go to Date</span><div class="box box-enhanced box-full dropdown-menu dropdown-menu-right" role="menu"><div class="seal-block seal-block-header"><div class="seal-content"><h6>Enhanced Content - Go to Date</h6></div></div><div class="content-block "> <form class="simple_form form-horizontal go-to-date" id="go-to-date-form" autocomplete="off" novalidate="novalidate" action="#" accept-charset="UTF-8" method="get"> <div class="form-group bootstrap_datepicker optional go_to_date_date"><label class="control-label bootstrap_datepicker optional" for="go_to_date_date">Date</label><div class='input-group'> <input class="form-control bootstrap_datepicker optional bootstrap-datepicker" data-date-start-date="1/03/2017" data-date-force-parse="false" data-date-assume-nearby-year="true" data-date-format="mm/dd/yyyy" data-date-autoclose="true" data-provide="datepicker" type="text" name="go_to_date[date_box]" id="go_to_date_date_box" /> <span class='input-group-addon calendar-btn'><span class='glyphicon glyphicon-calendar'></span></span> </div> <input class="form-control bootstrap_datepicker optional" data-date-start-date="1/03/2017" data-date-force-parse="false" data-date-assume-nearby-year="true" data-date-format="mm/dd/yyyy" data-date-autoclose="true" data-provide="datepicker" id="date_hidden" value="" autocomplete="off" type="hidden" name="go_to_date[date]" /> </div> <input type="submit" name="commit" value="Go to date" class="btn btn-default btn btn-primary-alt btn-medium" data-disable-with="Go to date" /> </form> </div><div class="seal-block seal-block-footer"><h6>Enhanced Content - Go to Date</h6></div></div></li> <li class="enhanced " id="utility-nav-compare" tabindex="0"><span role="button" aria-label="Compare Dates" data-delay="{"show":300,"hide":0}" data-toggle="tooltip" data-placement="top" data-title="Compare Dates" class="icon-ecfr icon-ecfr-forking "></span><span class="content-nav-label " role="button">Compare Dates</span><div class="box box-enhanced box-full dropdown-menu dropdown-menu-right" role="menu"><div class="seal-block seal-block-header"><div class="seal-content"><h6>Enhanced Content - Compare Dates</h6></div></div><div class="content-block "> <form class="simple_form form-horizontal compare-content" id="new_compare" autocomplete="off" novalidate="novalidate" action="/compare" accept-charset="UTF-8" method="post"> <div class="form-group bootstrap_datepicker optional compare_from"><label class="control-label bootstrap_datepicker optional" for="compare_from">Compare</label><div class='input-group'> <input class="form-control bootstrap_datepicker optional bootstrap-datepicker" data-date-start-date="1/03/2017" data-date-force-parse="false" data-date-assume-nearby-year="true" data-date-format="mm/dd/yyyy" data-date-autoclose="true" data-provide="datepicker" type="text" name="compare[from_box]" id="compare_from_box" /> <span class='input-group-addon calendar-btn'><span class='glyphicon glyphicon-calendar'></span></span> </div> <input class="form-control bootstrap_datepicker optional" data-date-start-date="1/03/2017" data-date-force-parse="false" data-date-assume-nearby-year="true" data-date-format="mm/dd/yyyy" data-date-autoclose="true" data-provide="datepicker" id="from_hidden" value="" autocomplete="off" type="hidden" name="compare[from]" /> </div> <div class="form-group bootstrap_datepicker optional compare_to"><label class="control-label bootstrap_datepicker optional" for="compare_to">to</label><div class='input-group'> <input class="form-control bootstrap_datepicker optional bootstrap-datepicker" data-date-start-date="1/03/2017" data-date-force-parse="false" data-date-assume-nearby-year="true" data-date-format="mm/dd/yyyy" data-date-autoclose="true" data-provide="datepicker" type="text" value="11/25/2024" name="compare[to_box]" id="compare_to_box" /> <span class='input-group-addon calendar-btn'><span class='glyphicon glyphicon-calendar'></span></span> </div> <input class="form-control bootstrap_datepicker optional" data-date-start-date="1/03/2017" data-date-force-parse="false" data-date-assume-nearby-year="true" data-date-format="mm/dd/yyyy" data-date-autoclose="true" data-provide="datepicker" id="to_hidden" value="2024-11-25" autocomplete="off" type="hidden" name="compare[to]" /> </div> <div class="form-group hidden compare_hierarchy"><input class="form-control hidden" autocomplete="off" type="hidden" value="{"title":"40","chapter":"I","subchapter":"D","part":"122","complete":true}" name="compare[hierarchy]" id="compare_hierarchy" /></div> <div class="form-group hidden compare_view_mode"><input class="form-control hidden" autocomplete="off" type="hidden" name="compare[view_mode]" id="compare_view_mode" /></div> <input type="submit" name="commit" value="Compare Dates" class="btn btn-default btn btn-primary-alt btn-medium" data-disable-with="Compare Dates" /> </form> <form class="simple_form compare-style-choices" id="new_compare_style_choices" novalidate="novalidate" action="#" accept-charset="UTF-8" method="get"> <div class="form-group radio_buttons optional compare_style_choices_diff_color"><label class="control-label radio_buttons optional">Show changes as:</label><span class="radio"><label for="compare_style_choices_diff_color_rg-diff"><input class="radio_buttons optional" type="radio" value="rg-diff" checked="checked" name="compare_style_choices[diff_color]" id="compare_style_choices_diff_color_rg-diff" />red/green</label></span><span class="radio"><label for="compare_style_choices_diff_color_po-diff"><input class="radio_buttons optional" type="radio" value="po-diff" name="compare_style_choices[diff_color]" id="compare_style_choices_diff_color_po-diff" />purple/orange</label></span></div> <div class="form-group radio_buttons optional compare_style_choices_strikethrough"><label class="control-label radio_buttons optional">Show strike-through for removed content</label><span class="radio"><label for="compare_style_choices_strikethrough_true"><input class="radio_buttons optional" type="radio" value="true" checked="checked" name="compare_style_choices[strikethrough]" id="compare_style_choices_strikethrough_true" />yes</label></span><span class="radio"><label for="compare_style_choices_strikethrough_false"><input class="radio_buttons optional" readonly="readonly" type="radio" value="false" name="compare_style_choices[strikethrough]" 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These provisions carry out the purposes of the public participation requirements of <a href="/current/title-40/part-25" class="cfr external">part 25 of this chapter</a>, and supersede the requirements of that part as they apply to actions covered under this <a href="/current/title-40/part-123" class="cfr external">part and parts 123</a>, and <a href="/current/title-40/part-124" class="cfr external">124 of this chapter</a>.</p> </div> <div id="p-122.1(a)(4)"> <p class="indent-2" data-title="122.1(a)(4)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>4<span class="paren">)</span></span> Regulatory provisions in <a href="/current/title-40/part-125" class="cfr external">Parts 125</a>, <a href="/current/title-40/part-129" class="cfr external">129</a>, <a href="/current/title-40/part-133" class="cfr external">133</a>, <a href="/current/title-40/part-136" class="cfr external">136 of this chapter</a> and 40 CFR subchapter N and subchapter O of this chapter also implement the NPDES permit program.</p> </div> <div id="p-122.1(a)(5)"> <p class="indent-2" data-title="122.1(a)(5)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>5<span class="paren">)</span></span> Certain requirements set forth in <a href="/current/title-40/part-122" class="cfr external">parts 122</a> and <a href="/current/title-40/part-124" class="cfr external">124 of this chapter</a> are made applicable to approved State programs by reference in <a href="/current/title-40/part-123" class="cfr external">part 123 of this chapter</a>. These references are set forth in <a href="/current/title-40/section-123.25" class="cfr external">§ 123.25 of this chapter</a>. If a section or paragraph of <a href="/current/title-40/part-122" class="cfr external">part 122</a> or <a href="/current/title-40/part-124" class="cfr external">124 of this chapter</a> is applicable to States, through reference in <a href="/current/title-40/section-123.25" class="cfr external">§ 123.25 of this chapter</a>, that fact is signaled by the following words at the end of the section or paragraph heading: (Applicable to State programs, see <a href="/current/title-40/section-123.25" class="cfr external">§ 123.25 of this chapter</a>). If these words are absent, the section (or paragraph) applies only to EPA administered permits. Nothing in this <a href="/current/title-40/part-123" class="cfr external">part and parts 123</a>, or <a href="/current/title-40/part-124" class="cfr external">124 of this chapter</a> precludes more stringent State regulation of any activity covered by the regulations in <a href="/current/title-40/part-122" class="cfr external">40 CFR parts 122</a>, <a href="/current/title-40/part-123" class="cfr external">123</a>, and <a href="/current/title-40/part-124" class="cfr external">124</a>, whether or not under an approved State program.</p> </div> </div> <div id="p-122.1(b)"> <p class="indent-1" data-title="122.1(b)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>b<span class="paren">)</span></span> <em class="paragraph-heading">Scope of the NPDES permit requirement.</em> </p> <div id="p-122.1(b)(1)"> <p class="indent-2" data-title="122.1(b)(1)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>1<span class="paren">)</span></span> The NPDES program requires permits for the discharge of “pollutants” from any “point source” into “waters of the United States.” The terms “pollutant”, “point source” and “waters of the United States” are defined at <a href="/current/title-40/section-122.2" class="cfr external">§ 122.2</a>.</p> </div> <div id="p-122.1(b)(2)"> <p class="indent-2" data-title="122.1(b)(2)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>2<span class="paren">)</span></span> The permit program established under this part also applies to owners or operators of any treatment works treating domestic sewage, whether or not the treatment works is otherwise required to obtain an NPDES permit, unless all requirements implementing section 405(d) of the CWA applicable to the treatment works treating domestic sewage are included in a permit issued under the appropriate provisions of subtitle C of the Solid Waste Disposal Act, Part C of the Safe Drinking Water Act, the Marine Protection, Research, and Sanctuaries Act of 1972, or the Clean Air Act, or under State permit programs approved by the Administrator as adequate to assure compliance with section 405 of the CWA.</p> </div> <div id="p-122.1(b)(3)"><p class="indent-2" data-title="122.1(b)(3)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>3<span class="paren">)</span></span> The Regional Administrator may designate any person subject to the standards for sewage sludge use and disposal as a “treatment works treating domestic sewage” as defined in <a href="/current/title-40/section-122.2" class="cfr external">§ 122.2</a>, where the Regional Administrator finds that a permit is necessary to protect public health and the environment from the adverse effects of sewage sludge or to ensure compliance with the technical standards for sludge use and disposal developed under CWA section 405(d). Any person designated as a “treatment works treating domestic sewage” shall submit an application for a permit under <a href="/current/title-40/section-122.21" class="cfr external">§ 122.21</a> within 180 days of being notified by the Regional Administrator that a permit is required. The Regional Administrator's decision to designate a person as a “treatment works treating domestic sewage” under this paragraph shall be stated in the fact sheet or statement of basis for the permit.</p></div> </div> <div class="note"> <div class="header">Note to <a href="/current/title-40/section-122.1" class="cfr external">§ 122.1</a>:</div> <p>Information concerning the NPDES program and its regulations can be obtained by contacting the Water Permits Division (4203), Office of Wastewater Management, U.S. EPA, 1200 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20460 and by visiting the homepage at <em><a href="http://www.epa.gov/npdes/" class="external" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">http://www.epa.gov/npdes/</a></em>.</p> </div> <p class="citation">[<a href="https://www.federalregister.gov/citation/65-FR-30904" class="fr-reference" data-reference="65 FR 30904">65 FR 30904</a>, May 15, 2000, as amended at <a href="https://www.federalregister.gov/citation/72-FR-11211" class="fr-reference" data-reference="72 FR 11211">72 FR 11211</a>, Mar. 12, 2007; <a href="https://www.federalregister.gov/citation/84-FR-3336" class="fr-reference" data-reference="84 FR 3336">84 FR 3336</a>, Feb. 12, 2019] </p> </div> <div class="section" id="122.2"> <h4 data-hierarchy-metadata='{"path":"/current/title-40/section-122.2","citation":"40 CFR 122.2"}'>§ 122.2 Definitions.</h4> <p>The following definitions apply to parts 122, 123, and 124. Terms not defined in this section have the meaning given by CWA. When a defined term appears in a definition, the defined term is sometimes placed in quotation marks as an aid to readers.</p> <div id="p-122.2(Administrator)"> <p class="indent-1" data-title="122.2 “Administrator”" data-term="true"><em class="paragraph-hierarchy">Administrator</em> means the Administrator of the United States Environmental Protection Agency, or an authorized representative.</p> </div> <div id="p-122.2(Animal%20feeding%20operation)"> <p class="indent-1" data-title="122.2 “Animal feeding operation”" data-term="true"><em class="paragraph-hierarchy">Animal feeding operation</em> is defined at <a href="/current/title-40/section-122.23" class="cfr external">§ 122.23</a>.</p> </div> <div id="p-122.2(Applicable%20standards%20and%20limitations)"> <p class="indent-1" data-title="122.2 “Applicable standards and limitations”" data-term="true"><em class="paragraph-hierarchy">Applicable standards and limitations</em> means all State, interstate, and federal standards and limitations to which a “discharge,” a “sewage sludge use or disposal practice,” or a related activity is subject under the CWA, including “effluent limitations,” water quality standards, standards of performance, toxic effluent standards or prohibitions, “best management practices,” pretreatment standards, and “standards for sewage sludge use or disposal” under sections 301, 302, 303, 304, 306, 307, 308, 403 and 405 of CWA.</p> </div> <div id="p-122.2(Application)"> <p class="indent-1" data-title="122.2 “Application”" data-term="true"><em class="paragraph-hierarchy">Application</em> means the EPA standard national forms for applying for a permit, including any additions, revisions or modifications to the forms; or forms approved by EPA for use in “approved States,” including any approved modifications or revisions.</p> </div> <div id="p-122.2(Approved%20program%20or%20approved%20State)"> <p class="indent-1" data-title="122.2 “Approved program or approved State”" data-term="true"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><em>Approved program</em> or <em>approved State</em></span> means a State or interstate program which has been approved or authorized by EPA under part 123.</p> </div> <div id="p-122.2(Aquaculture%20project)"> <p class="indent-1" data-title="122.2 “Aquaculture project”" data-term="true"><em class="paragraph-hierarchy">Aquaculture project</em> is defined at <a href="/current/title-40/section-122.25" class="cfr external">§ 122.25</a>.</p> </div> <div id="p-122.2(Average%20monthly%20discharge%20limitation)"> <p class="indent-1" data-title="122.2 “Average monthly discharge limitation”" data-term="true"><em class="paragraph-hierarchy">Average monthly discharge limitation</em> means the highest allowable average of “daily discharges” over a calendar month, calculated as the sum of all “daily discharges” measured during a calendar month divided by the number of “daily discharges” measured during that month.</p> </div> <div id="p-122.2(Average%20weekly%20discharge%20limitation)"> <p class="indent-1" data-title="122.2 “Average weekly discharge limitation”" data-term="true"><em class="paragraph-hierarchy">Average weekly discharge limitation</em> means the highest allowable average of “daily discharges” over a calendar week, calculated as the sum of all “daily discharges” measured during a calendar week divided by the number of “daily discharges” measured during that week.</p> </div> <div id="p-122.2(Best%20management%20practices)"> <p class="indent-1" data-title="122.2 “Best management practices”" data-term="true"><em class="paragraph-hierarchy">Best management practices</em> (“BMPs”) means schedules of activities, prohibitions of practices, maintenance procedures, and other management practices to prevent or reduce the pollution of “waters of the United States.” BMPs also include treatment requirements, operating procedures, and practices to control plant site runoff, spillage or leaks, sludge or waste disposal, or drainage from raw material storage.</p> </div> <div id="p-122.2(BMPs)"> <p class="indent-1" data-title="122.2 “BMPs”" data-term="true"><em class="paragraph-hierarchy">BMPs</em> means “best management practices.”</p> </div> <div id="p-122.2(Class%20I%20sludge%20management%20facility)"> <p class="indent-1" data-title="122.2 “Class I sludge management facility”" data-term="true"><em class="paragraph-hierarchy">Class I sludge management facility</em> means any POTW identified under <a href="/current/title-40/section-403.8#p-403.8(a)" class="cfr external">40 CFR 403.8(a)</a> as being required to have an approved pretreatment program (including such POTWs located in a State that has elected to assume local program responsibilities pursuant to <a href="/current/title-40/section-403.10#p-403.10(e)" class="cfr external">40 CFR 403.10(e)</a>) and any other treatment works treating domestic sewage classified as a Class I sludge management facility by the Regional Administrator, or, in the case of approved State programs, the Regional Administrator in conjunction with the State Director, because of the potential for its sludge use or disposal practices to adversely affect public health and the environment.</p> </div> <div id="p-122.2(Bypass)"> <p class="indent-1" data-title="122.2 “Bypass”" data-term="true"><em class="paragraph-hierarchy">Bypass</em> is defined at <a href="/current/title-40/section-122.41#p-122.41(m)" class="cfr external">§ 122.41(m)</a>.</p> </div> <div id="p-122.2(Combined%20sewer%20overflow%20(CSO))"> <p class="indent-1" data-title="122.2 “Combined sewer overflow (CSO)”" data-term="true"><em class="paragraph-hierarchy">Combined sewer overflow (CSO)</em> means a discharge from a combined sewer system (CSS) at a point prior to the Publicly Owned Treatment Works (POTW) Treatment Plant (defined at <a href="/current/title-40/section-403.3#p-403.3(r)" class="cfr external">§ 403.3(r) of this chapter</a>).</p> </div> <div id="p-122.2(Combined%20sewer%20system%20(CSS))"> <p class="indent-1" data-title="122.2 “Combined sewer system (CSS)”" data-term="true"><em class="paragraph-hierarchy">Combined sewer system (CSS)</em> means a wastewater collection system owned by a State or municipality (as defined by section 502(4) of the CWA) which conveys sanitary wastewaters (domestic, commercial and industrial wastewaters) and storm water through a single-pipe system to a Publicly Owned Treatment Works (POTW) Treatment Plant (as defined at <a href="/current/title-40/section-403.3#p-403.3(r)" class="cfr external">§ 403.3(r) of this chapter</a>).</p> </div> <div id="p-122.2(Concentrated%20animal%20feeding%20operation)"> <p class="indent-1" data-title="122.2 “Concentrated animal feeding operation”" data-term="true"><em class="paragraph-hierarchy">Concentrated animal feeding operation</em> is defined at <a href="/current/title-40/section-122.23" class="cfr external">§ 122.23</a>.</p> </div> <div id="p-122.2(Concentrated%20aquatic%20animal%20feeding%20operation)"> <p class="indent-1" data-title="122.2 “Concentrated aquatic animal feeding operation”" data-term="true"><em class="paragraph-hierarchy">Concentrated aquatic animal feeding operation</em> is defined at <a href="/current/title-40/section-122.24" class="cfr external">§ 122.24</a>.</p> </div> <div id="p-122.2(Contiguous%20zone)"> <p class="indent-1" data-title="122.2 “Contiguous zone”" data-term="true"><em class="paragraph-hierarchy">Contiguous zone</em> means the entire zone established by the United States under Article 24 of the Convention on the Territorial Sea and the Contiguous Zone.</p> </div> <div id="p-122.2(Continuous%20discharge)"> <p class="indent-1" data-title="122.2 “Continuous discharge”" data-term="true"><em class="paragraph-hierarchy">Continuous discharge</em> means a “discharge” which occurs without interruption throughout the operating hours of the facility, except for infrequent shutdowns for maintenance, process changes, or other similar activities.</p> </div> <div id="p-122.2(CWA)"> <p class="indent-1" data-title="122.2 “CWA”" data-term="true"><em class="paragraph-hierarchy">CWA</em> means the Clean Water Act (formerly referred to as the Federal Water Pollution Control Act or Federal Water Pollution Control Act Amendments of 1972) Public Law 92-500, as amended by Public Law 95-217, Public Law 95-576, Public Law 96-483 and Public Law 97-117, <a href="https://www.govinfo.gov/link/uscode/33/1251" class="usc external" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">33 U.S.C. 1251</a> <em>et seq.</em></p> </div> <div id="p-122.2(CWA%20and%20regulations)"> <p class="indent-1" data-title="122.2 “CWA and regulations”" data-term="true"><em class="paragraph-hierarchy">CWA and regulations</em> means the Clean Water Act (CWA) and applicable regulations promulgated thereunder. In the case of an approved State program, it includes State program requirements.</p> </div> <div id="p-122.2(Daily%20discharge)"> <p class="indent-1" data-title="122.2 “Daily discharge”" data-term="true"><em class="paragraph-hierarchy">Daily discharge</em> means the “discharge of a pollutant” measured during a calendar day or any 24-hour period that reasonably represents the calendar day for purposes of sampling. For pollutants with limitations expressed in units of mass, the “daily discharge” is calculated as the total mass of the pollutant discharged over the day. For pollutants with limitations expressed in other units of measurement, the “daily discharge” is calculated as the average measurement of the pollutant over the day.</p> </div> <div id="p-122.2(Direct%20discharge)"> <p class="indent-1" data-title="122.2 “Direct discharge”" data-term="true"><em class="paragraph-hierarchy">Direct discharge</em> means the “discharge of a pollutant.”</p> </div> <div id="p-122.2(Director)"> <p class="indent-1" data-title="122.2 “Director”" data-term="true"><em class="paragraph-hierarchy">Director</em> means the Regional Administrator or the State Director, as the context requires, or an authorized representative. When there is no “approved State program,” and there is an EPA administered program, “Director” means the Regional Administrator. When there is an approved State program, “Director” normally means the State Director. In some circumstances, however, EPA retains the authority to take certain actions even when there is an approved State program. (For example, when EPA has issued an NPDES permit prior to the approval of a State program, EPA may retain jurisdiction over that permit after program approval, see <a href="/current/title-40/section-123.1" class="cfr external">§ 123.1</a>.) In such cases, the term “Director” means the Regional Administrator and not the State Director.</p> </div> <div id="p-122.2(Discharge)"> <p class="indent-1" data-title="122.2 “Discharge”" data-term="true"><em class="paragraph-hierarchy">Discharge</em> when used without qualification means the “discharge of a pollutant.”</p> </div> <div id="p-122.2(Discharge%20of%20a%20pollutant)"> <p class="indent-1" data-title="122.2 “Discharge of a pollutant”" data-term="true"><em class="paragraph-hierarchy">Discharge of a pollutant</em> means:</p> <div id="p-122.2(Discharge%20of%20a%20pollutant)(a)"> <p class="indent-2" data-title="122.2 “Discharge of a pollutant” (a)" data-disable="true"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>a<span class="paren">)</span></span> Any addition of any “pollutant” or combination of pollutants to “waters of the United States” from any “point source,” or</p> </div> <div id="p-122.2(Discharge%20of%20a%20pollutant)(b)"> <p class="indent-2" data-title="122.2 “Discharge of a pollutant” (b)" data-disable="true"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>b<span class="paren">)</span></span> Any addition of any pollutant or combination of pollutants to the waters of the “contiguous zone” or the ocean from any point source other than a vessel or other floating craft which is being used as a means of transportation.</p> <p class="flush-paragraph indent-2 no-hierarchy">This definition includes additions of pollutants into waters of the United States from: surface runoff which is collected or channelled by man; discharges through pipes, sewers, or other conveyances owned by a State, municipality, or other person which do not lead to a treatment works; and discharges through pipes, sewers, or other conveyances, leading into privately owned treatment works. This term does not include an addition of pollutants by any “indirect discharger.” </p> </div> </div> <div id="p-122.2(Discharge%20Monitoring%20Report)"> <p class="indent-1" data-title="122.2 “Discharge Monitoring Report”" data-term="true"><em class="paragraph-hierarchy">Discharge Monitoring Report</em> (“DMR”) means the EPA uniform national form, including any subsequent additions, revisions, or modifications for the reporting of self-monitoring results by permittees. DMRs must be used by “approved States” as well as by EPA. EPA will supply DMRs to any approved State upon request. The EPA national forms may be modified to substitute the State Agency name, address, logo, and other similar information, as appropriate, in place of EPA's.</p> </div> <div id="p-122.2(DMR)"> <p class="indent-1" data-title="122.2 “DMR”" data-term="true"><em class="paragraph-hierarchy">DMR</em> means “Discharge Monitoring Report.”</p> </div> <div id="p-122.2(Draft%20permit)"> <p class="indent-1" data-title="122.2 “Draft permit”" data-term="true"><em class="paragraph-hierarchy">Draft permit</em> means a document prepared under <a href="/current/title-40/section-124.6" class="cfr external">§ 124.6</a> indicating the Director's tentative decision to issue or deny, modify, revoke and reissue, terminate, or reissue a “permit.” A notice of intent to terminate a permit, and a notice of intent to deny a permit, as discussed in <a href="/current/title-40/section-124.5" class="cfr external">§ 124.5</a>, are types of “draft permits.” A denial of a request for modification, revocation and reissuance, or termination, as discussed in <a href="/current/title-40/section-124.5" class="cfr external">§ 124.5</a>, is not a “draft permit.” A “proposed permit” is not a “draft permit.”</p> </div> <div id="p-122.2(Effluent%20limitation)"> <p class="indent-1" data-title="122.2 “Effluent limitation”" data-term="true"><em class="paragraph-hierarchy">Effluent limitation</em> means any restriction imposed by the Director on quantities, discharge rates, and concentrations of “pollutants” which are “discharged” from “point sources” into “waters of the United States,” the waters of the “contiguous zone,” or the ocean.</p> </div> <div id="p-122.2(Effluent%20limitations%20guidelines)"> <p class="indent-1" data-title="122.2 “Effluent limitations guidelines”" data-term="true"><em class="paragraph-hierarchy">Effluent limitations guidelines</em> means a regulation published by the Administrator under section 304(b) of CWA to adopt or revise “effluent limitations.”</p> </div> <div id="p-122.2(Environmental%20Protection%20Agency)"> <p class="indent-1" data-title="122.2 “Environmental Protection Agency”" data-term="true"><em class="paragraph-hierarchy">Environmental Protection Agency</em> (“EPA”) means the United States Environmental Protection Agency.</p> </div> <div id="p-122.2(EPA)"> <p class="indent-1" data-title="122.2 “EPA”" data-term="true"><em class="paragraph-hierarchy">EPA</em> means the United States “Environmental Protection Agency.”</p> </div> <div id="p-122.2(Facility%20or%20activity)"> <p class="indent-1" data-title="122.2 “Facility or activity”" data-term="true"><em class="paragraph-hierarchy">Facility or activity</em> means any NPDES “point source” or any other facility or activity (including land or appurtenances thereto) that is subject to regulation under the NPDES program.</p> </div> <div id="p-122.2(Federal%20Indian%20reservation)"> <p class="indent-1" data-title="122.2 “Federal Indian reservation”" data-term="true"><em class="paragraph-hierarchy">Federal Indian reservation</em> means all land within the limits of any Indian reservation under the jurisdiction of the United States Government, notwithstanding the issuance of any patent, and including rights-of-way running through the reservation.</p> </div> <div id="p-122.2(General%20permit)"> <p class="indent-1" data-title="122.2 “General permit”" data-term="true"><em class="paragraph-hierarchy">General permit</em> means an NPDES “permit” issued under <a href="/current/title-40/section-122.28" class="cfr external">§ 122.28</a> authorizing a category of discharges under the CWA within a geographical area.</p> </div> <div id="p-122.2(Great%20Lakes%20Basin)"> <p class="indent-1" data-title="122.2 “Great Lakes Basin”" data-term="true"><em class="paragraph-hierarchy">Great Lakes Basin</em> means the waters defined as “Great Lakes” and “Great Lakes System” as those terms are defined in <a href="/current/title-40/section-132.2" class="cfr external">§ 132.2 of this chapter</a>.</p> </div> <div id="p-122.2(Hazardous%20substance)"> <p class="indent-1" data-title="122.2 “Hazardous substance”" data-term="true"><em class="paragraph-hierarchy">Hazardous substance</em> means any substance designated under <a href="/current/title-40/part-116" class="cfr external">40 CFR part 116</a> pursuant to section 311 of CWA.</p> </div> <div id="p-122.2(Indian%20country)"> <p class="indent-1" data-title="122.2 “Indian country”" data-term="true"><em class="paragraph-hierarchy">Indian country</em> means:</p> <div id="p-122.2(Indian%20country)(1)"> <p class="indent-2" data-title="122.2 “Indian country” (1)" data-disable="true"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>1<span class="paren">)</span></span> All land within the limits of any Indian reservation under the jurisdiction of the United States Government, notwithstanding the issuance of any patent, and, including rights-of-way running through the reservation;</p> </div> <div id="p-122.2(Indian%20country)(2)"> <p class="indent-2" data-title="122.2 “Indian country” (2)" data-disable="true"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>2<span class="paren">)</span></span> All dependent Indian communities with the borders of the United States whether within the originally or subsequently acquired territory thereof, and whether within or without the limits of a state; and</p> </div> <div id="p-122.2(Indian%20country)(3)"> <p class="indent-2" data-title="122.2 “Indian country” (3)" data-disable="true"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>3<span class="paren">)</span></span> All Indian allotments, the Indian titles to which have not been extinguished, including rights-of-way running through the same.</p> </div> </div> <div id="p-122.2(Indian%20Tribe)"> <p class="indent-1" data-title="122.2 “Indian Tribe”" data-term="true"><em class="paragraph-hierarchy">Indian Tribe</em> means any Indian Tribe, band, group, or community recognized by the Secretary of the Interior and exercising governmental authority over a Federal Indian reservation.</p> </div> <div id="p-122.2(Indirect%20discharger)"> <p class="indent-1" data-title="122.2 “Indirect discharger”" data-term="true"><em class="paragraph-hierarchy">Indirect discharger</em> means a nondomestic discharger introducing “pollutants” to a “publicly owned treatment works.”</p> </div> <div id="p-122.2(Individual%20control%20strategy)"> <p class="indent-1" data-title="122.2 “Individual control strategy”" data-term="true"><em class="paragraph-hierarchy">Individual control strategy</em> is defined at <a href="/current/title-40/section-123.46#p-123.46(c)" class="cfr external">40 CFR 123.46(c)</a>.</p> </div> <div id="p-122.2(Interstate%20agency)"> <p class="indent-1" data-title="122.2 “Interstate agency”" data-term="true"><em class="paragraph-hierarchy">Interstate agency</em> means an agency of two or more States established by or under an agreement or compact approved by the Congress, or any other agency of two or more States having substantial powers or duties pertaining to the control of pollution as determined and approved by the Administrator under the CWA and regulations.</p> </div> <div id="p-122.2(Major%20facility)"> <p class="indent-1" data-title="122.2 “Major facility”" data-term="true"><em class="paragraph-hierarchy">Major facility</em> means any NPDES “facility or activity” classified as such by the Regional Administrator, or, in the case of “approved State programs,” the Regional Administrator in conjunction with the State Director.</p> </div> <div id="p-122.2(Maximum%20daily%20discharge%20limitation)"> <p class="indent-1" data-title="122.2 “Maximum daily discharge limitation”" data-term="true"><em class="paragraph-hierarchy">Maximum daily discharge limitation</em> means the highest allowable “daily discharge.”</p> </div> <div id="p-122.2(Municipality)"> <p class="indent-1" data-title="122.2 “Municipality”" data-term="true"><em class="paragraph-hierarchy">Municipality</em> means a city, town, borough, county, parish, district, association, or other public body created by or under State law and having jurisdiction over disposal of sewage, industrial wastes, or other wastes, or an Indian tribe or an authorized Indian tribal organization, or a designated and approved management agency under section 208 of CWA.</p> </div> <div id="p-122.2(Municipal%20separate%20storm%20sewer%20system)"> <p class="indent-1" data-title="122.2 “Municipal separate storm sewer system”" data-term="true"><em class="paragraph-hierarchy">Municipal separate storm sewer system</em> is defined at <a href="/current/title-40/section-122.26#p-122.26(b)(4)" class="cfr external">§ 122.26 (b)(4)</a> and <a href="/current/title-40/section-122.26#p-122.26(b)(7)" class="cfr external">(b)(7)</a>.</p> </div> <div id="p-122.2(National%20Pollutant%20Discharge%20Elimination%20System)"> <p class="indent-1" data-title="122.2 “National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System”" data-term="true"><em class="paragraph-hierarchy">National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System</em> (NPDES) means the national program for issuing, modifying, revoking and reissuing, terminating, monitoring and enforcing permits, and imposing and enforcing pretreatment requirements, under sections 307, 402, 318, and 405 of CWA. The term includes an “approved program.”</p> </div> <div id="p-122.2(New%20discharger)"> <p class="indent-1" data-title="122.2 “New discharger”" data-term="true"><em class="paragraph-hierarchy">New discharger</em> means any building, structure, facility, or installation:</p> <div id="p-122.2(New%20discharger)(a)"> <p class="indent-2" data-title="122.2 “New discharger” (a)" data-disable="true"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>a<span class="paren">)</span></span> From which there is or may be a “discharge of pollutants;”</p> </div> <div id="p-122.2(New%20discharger)(b)"> <p class="indent-2" data-title="122.2 “New discharger” (b)" data-disable="true"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>b<span class="paren">)</span></span> That did not commence the “discharge of pollutants” at a particular “site” prior to August 13, 1979;</p> </div> <div id="p-122.2(New%20discharger)(c)"> <p class="indent-2" data-title="122.2 “New discharger” (c)" data-disable="true"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>c<span class="paren">)</span></span> Which is not a “new source;” and</p> </div> <div id="p-122.2(New%20discharger)(d)"> <p class="indent-2" data-title="122.2 “New discharger” (d)" data-disable="true"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>d<span class="paren">)</span></span> Which has never received a finally effective NPDES permit for discharges at that “site.”</p> </div> </div> <div id="p-122.2(New%20source)"> <p class="indent-1" data-title="122.2 “New source”" data-term="true"><em class="paragraph-hierarchy">New source</em> means any building, structure, facility, or installation from which there is or may be a “discharge of pollutants,” the construction of which commenced:</p> <div id="p-122.2(New%20source)(a)"> <p class="indent-2" data-title="122.2 “New source” (a)" data-disable="true"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>a<span class="paren">)</span></span> After promulgation of standards of performance under section 306 of CWA which are applicable to such source, or</p> </div> <div id="p-122.2(New%20source)(b)"> <p class="indent-2" data-title="122.2 “New source” (b)" data-disable="true"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>b<span class="paren">)</span></span> After proposal of standards of performance in accordance with section 306 of CWA which are applicable to such source, but only if the standards are promulgated in accordance with section 306 within 120 days of their proposal.</p> </div> </div> <div id="p-122.2(NPDES)"> <p class="indent-1" data-title="122.2 “NPDES”" data-term="true"><em class="paragraph-hierarchy">NPDES</em> means “National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System.”</p> </div> <div id="p-122.2(Owner%20or%20operator)"> <p class="indent-1" data-title="122.2 “Owner or operator”" data-term="true"><em class="paragraph-hierarchy">Owner or operator</em> means the owner or operator of any “facility or activity” subject to regulation under the NPDES program.</p> </div> <div id="p-122.2(Permit)"> <p class="indent-1" data-title="122.2 “Permit”" data-term="true"><em class="paragraph-hierarchy">Permit</em> means an authorization, license, or equivalent control document issued by EPA or an “approved State” to implement the requirements of this part and parts 123 and 124. “Permit” includes an NPDES “general permit” (<a href="/current/title-40/section-122.28" class="cfr external">§ 122.28</a>). Permit does not include any permit which has not yet been the subject of final agency action, such as a “draft permit” or a “proposed permit.”</p> </div> <div id="p-122.2(Person)"> <p class="indent-1" data-title="122.2 “Person”" data-term="true"><em class="paragraph-hierarchy">Person</em> means an individual, association, partnership, corporation, municipality, State or Federal agency, or an agent or employee thereof.</p> </div> <div id="p-122.2(Pesticide%20discharges%20to%20waters%20of%20the%20United%20States%20from%20pesticide%20application)"> <p class="indent-1" data-title="122.2 “Pesticide discharges to waters of the United States from pesticide application”" data-term="true"><em class="paragraph-hierarchy">Pesticide discharges to waters of the United States from pesticide application</em> means the discharges that result from the application of biological pesticides, and the application of chemical pesticides that leave a residue, from point sources to waters of the United States. In the context of this definition of pesticide discharges to waters of the United States from pesticide application, this does not include agricultural storm water discharges and return flows from irrigated agriculture, which are excluded by law (<a href="https://www.govinfo.gov/link/uscode/33/1342" class="usc external" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">33 U.S.C. 1342(l)</a>; <a href="https://www.govinfo.gov/link/uscode/33/1362" class="usc external" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">33 U.S.C. 1362(14)</a>).</p> </div> <div id="p-122.2(Pesticide%20residue)"> <p class="indent-1" data-title="122.2 “Pesticide residue”" data-term="true"><em class="paragraph-hierarchy">Pesticide residue</em> for the purpose of determining whether an NPDES permit is needed for discharges to waters of the United States from pesticide application, means that portion of a pesticide application that is discharged from a point source to waters of the United States and no longer provides pesticidal benefits. It also includes any degradates of the pesticide.</p> </div> <div id="p-122.2(Point%20source)"> <p class="indent-1" data-title="122.2 “Point source”" data-term="true"><em class="paragraph-hierarchy">Point source</em> means any discernible, confined, and discrete conveyance, including but not limited to, any pipe, ditch, channel, tunnel, conduit, well, discrete fissure, container, rolling stock, concentrated animal feeding operation, landfill leachate collection system, vessel or other floating craft from which pollutants are or may be discharged. This term does not include return flows from irrigated agriculture or agricultural storm water runoff. (See <a href="/current/title-40/section-122.3" class="cfr external">§ 122.3</a>).</p> </div> <div id="p-122.2(Pollutant)"> <p class="indent-1" data-title="122.2 “Pollutant”" data-term="true"><em class="paragraph-hierarchy">Pollutant</em> means dredged spoil, solid waste, incinerator residue, filter backwash, sewage, garbage, sewage sludge, munitions, chemical wastes, biological materials, radioactive materials (except those regulated under the Atomic Energy Act of 1954, as amended (<a href="https://www.govinfo.gov/link/uscode/42/2011" class="usc external" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">42 U.S.C. 2011</a> <em>et seq.</em>)), heat, wrecked or discarded equipment, rock, sand, cellar dirt and industrial, municipal, and agricultural waste discharged into water. It does not mean:</p> <div id="p-122.2(Pollutant)(a)"> <p class="indent-2" data-title="122.2 “Pollutant” (a)" data-disable="true"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>a<span class="paren">)</span></span> Sewage from vessels; or</p> </div> <div id="p-122.2(Pollutant)(b)"> <p class="indent-2" data-title="122.2 “Pollutant” (b)" data-disable="true"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>b<span class="paren">)</span></span> Water, gas, or other material which is injected into a well to facilitate production of oil or gas, or water derived in association with oil and gas production and disposed of in a well, if the well used either to facilitate production or for disposal purposes is approved by authority of the State in which the well is located, and if the State determines that the injection or disposal will not result in the degradation of ground or surface water resources.</p> <div class="note"> <div class="header">Note:</div> <p>Radioactive materials covered by the Atomic Energy Act are those encompassed in its definition of source, byproduct, or special nuclear materials. Examples of materials not covered include radium and accelerator-produced isotopes. See <em>Train</em> v. <em>Colorado Public Interest Research Group, Inc.,</em> 426 U.S. 1 (1976).</p> </div> </div> </div> <div id="p-122.2(POTW)"> <p class="indent-1" data-title="122.2 “POTW”" data-term="true"><em class="paragraph-hierarchy">POTW</em> is defined at <a href="/current/title-40/section-403.3" class="cfr external">§ 403.3 of this chapter</a>.</p> </div> <div id="p-122.2(Primary%20industry%20category)"> <p class="indent-1" data-title="122.2 “Primary industry category”" data-term="true"><em class="paragraph-hierarchy">Primary industry category</em> means any industry category listed in the NRDC settlement agreement (<em>Natural Resources Defense Council et al.</em> v. <em>Train,</em> 8 E.R.C. 2120 (D.D.C. 1976), <em>modified</em> 12 E.R.C. 1833 (D.D.C. 1979)); also listed in appendix A of part 122.</p> </div> <div id="p-122.2(Privately%20owned%20treatment%20works)"> <p class="indent-1" data-title="122.2 “Privately owned treatment works”" data-term="true"><em class="paragraph-hierarchy">Privately owned treatment works</em> means any device or system which is </p> <div id="p-122.2(Privately%20owned%20treatment%20works)(a)"><p class="indent-2" data-title="122.2 “Privately owned treatment works” (a)" data-disable="true"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>a<span class="paren">)</span></span> used to treat wastes from any facility whose operator is not the operator of the treatment works and </p></div> <div id="p-122.2(Privately%20owned%20treatment%20works)(b)"> <p class="indent-2" data-title="122.2 “Privately owned treatment works” (b)" data-disable="true"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>b<span class="paren">)</span></span> not a “POTW.”</p> </div> </div> <div id="p-122.2(Process%20wastewater)"> <p class="indent-1" data-title="122.2 “Process wastewater”" data-term="true"><em class="paragraph-hierarchy">Process wastewater</em> means any water which, during manufacturing or processing, comes into direct contact with or results from the production or use of any raw material, intermediate product, finished product, byproduct, or waste product.</p> </div> <div id="p-122.2(Proposed%20permit)"> <p class="indent-1" data-title="122.2 “Proposed permit”" data-term="true"><em class="paragraph-hierarchy">Proposed permit</em> means a State NPDES “permit” prepared after the close of the public comment period (and, when applicable, any public hearing and administrative appeals) which is sent to EPA for review before final issuance by the State. A “proposed permit” is not a “draft permit.”</p> </div> <div id="p-122.2(Publicly%20owned%20treatment%20works)"> <p class="indent-1" data-title="122.2 “Publicly owned treatment works”" data-term="true"><em class="paragraph-hierarchy">Publicly owned treatment works</em> is defined at <a href="/current/title-40/section-403.3" class="cfr external">40 CFR 403.3</a>.</p> </div> <div id="p-122.2(Recommencing%20discharger)"> <p class="indent-1" data-title="122.2 “Recommencing discharger”" data-term="true"><em class="paragraph-hierarchy">Recommencing discharger</em> means a source which recommences discharge after terminating operations.</p> </div> <div id="p-122.2(Regional%20Administrator)"> <p class="indent-1" data-title="122.2 “Regional Administrator”" data-term="true"><em class="paragraph-hierarchy">Regional Administrator</em> means the Regional Administrator of the appropriate Regional Office of the Environmental Protection Agency or the authorized representative of the Regional Administrator.</p> </div> <div id="p-122.2(Schedule%20of%20compliance)"> <p class="indent-1" data-title="122.2 “Schedule of compliance”" data-term="true"><em class="paragraph-hierarchy">Schedule of compliance</em> means a schedule of remedial measures included in a “permit”, including an enforceable sequence of interim requirements (for example, actions, operations, or milestone events) leading to compliance with the CWA and regulations.</p> </div> <div id="p-122.2(Secondary%20industry%20category)"> <p class="indent-1" data-title="122.2 “Secondary industry category”" data-term="true"><em class="paragraph-hierarchy">Secondary industry category</em> means any industry category which is not a “primary industry category.”</p> </div> <div id="p-122.2(Secretary)"> <p class="indent-1" data-title="122.2 “Secretary”" data-term="true"><em class="paragraph-hierarchy">Secretary</em> means the Secretary of the Army, acting through the Chief of Engineers.</p> </div> <div id="p-122.2(Septage)"> <p class="indent-1" data-title="122.2 “Septage”" data-term="true"><em class="paragraph-hierarchy">Septage</em> means the liquid and solid material pumped from a septic tank, cesspool, or similar domestic sewage treatment system, or a holding tank when the system is cleaned or maintained.</p> </div> <div id="p-122.2(Sewage%20from%20vessels)"> <p class="indent-1" data-title="122.2 “Sewage from vessels”" data-term="true"><em class="paragraph-hierarchy">Sewage from vessels</em> means human body wastes and the wastes from toilets and other receptacles intended to receive or retain body wastes that are discharged from vessels and regulated under section 312 of CWA, except that with respect to commercial vessels on the Great Lakes this term includes graywater. For the purposes of this definition, “graywater” means galley, bath, and shower water.</p> </div> <div id="p-122.2(Sewage%20Sludge)"> <p class="indent-1" data-title="122.2 “Sewage Sludge”" data-term="true"><em class="paragraph-hierarchy">Sewage Sludge</em> means any solid, semi-solid, or liquid residue removed during the treatment of municipal waste water or domestic sewage. Sewage sludge includes, but is not limited to, solids removed during primary, secondary, or advanced waste water treatment, scum, septage, portable toilet pumpings, type III marine sanitation device pumpings (<a href="/current/title-33/part-159" class="cfr external">33 CFR part 159</a>), and sewage sludge products. Sewage sludge does not include grit or screenings, or ash generated during the incineration of sewage sludge.</p> </div> <div id="p-122.2(Sewage%20sludge%20use%20or%20disposal%20practice)"> <p class="indent-1" data-title="122.2 “Sewage sludge use or disposal practice”" data-term="true"><em class="paragraph-hierarchy">Sewage sludge use or disposal practice</em> means the collection, storage, treatment, transportation, processing, monitoring, use, or disposal of sewage sludge.</p> </div> <div id="p-122.2(Silvicultural%20point%20source)"> <p class="indent-1" data-title="122.2 “Silvicultural point source”" data-term="true"><em class="paragraph-hierarchy">Silvicultural point source</em> is defined at <a href="/current/title-40/section-122.27" class="cfr external">§ 122.27</a>.</p> </div> <div id="p-122.2(Site)"> <p class="indent-1" data-title="122.2 “Site”" data-term="true"><em class="paragraph-hierarchy">Site</em> means the land or water area where any “facility or activity” is physically located or conducted, including adjacent land used in connection with the facility or activity.</p> </div> <div id="p-122.2(Sludge-only%20facility)"> <p class="indent-1" data-title="122.2 “Sludge-only facility”" data-term="true"><em class="paragraph-hierarchy">Sludge-only facility</em> means any “treatment works treating domestic sewage” whose methods of sewage sludge use or disposal are subject to regulations promulgated pursuant to section 405(d) of the CWA and is required to obtain a permit under <a href="/current/title-40/section-122.1#p-122.1(b)(2)" class="cfr external">§ 122.1(b)(2)</a>.</p> </div> <div id="p-122.2(Standards%20for%20sewage%20sludge%20use%20or%20disposal)"> <p class="indent-1" data-title="122.2 “Standards for sewage sludge use or disposal”" data-term="true"><em class="paragraph-hierarchy">Standards for sewage sludge use or disposal</em> means the regulations promulgated pursuant to section 405(d) of the CWA which govern minimum requirements for sludge quality, management practices, and monitoring and reporting applicable to sewage sludge or the use or disposal of sewage sludge by any person.</p> </div> <div id="p-122.2(State)"> <p class="indent-1" data-title="122.2 “State”" data-term="true"><em class="paragraph-hierarchy">State</em> means any of the 50 States, the District of Columbia, Guam, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, the Virgin Islands, American Samoa, the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, the Trust Territory of the Pacific Islands, or an Indian Tribe as defined in these regulations which meets the requirements of <a href="/current/title-40/section-123.31" class="cfr external">§ 123.31 of this chapter</a>.</p> </div> <div id="p-122.2(State%20Director)"> <p class="indent-1" data-title="122.2 “State Director”" data-term="true"><em class="paragraph-hierarchy">State Director</em> means the chief administrative officer of any State or interstate agency operating an “approved program,” or the delegated representative of the State Director. If responsibility is divided among two or more State or interstate agencies, “State Director” means the chief administrative officer of the State or interstate agency authorized to perform the particular procedure or function to which reference is made.</p> </div> <div id="p-122.2(State%2FEPA%20Agreement)"> <p class="indent-1" data-title="122.2 “State/EPA Agreement”" data-term="true"><em class="paragraph-hierarchy">State/EPA Agreement</em> means an agreement between the Regional Administrator and the State which coordinates EPA and State activities, responsibilities and programs including those under the CWA programs.</p> </div> <div id="p-122.2(Storm%20water)"> <p class="indent-1" data-title="122.2 “Storm water”" data-term="true"><em class="paragraph-hierarchy">Storm water</em> is defined at <a href="/current/title-40/section-122.26#p-122.26(b)(13)" class="cfr external">§ 122.26(b)(13)</a>.</p> </div> <div id="p-122.2(Storm%20water%20discharge%20associated%20with%20industrial%20activity)"> <p class="indent-1" data-title="122.2 “Storm water discharge associated with industrial activity”" data-term="true"><em class="paragraph-hierarchy">Storm water discharge associated with industrial activity</em> is defined at <a href="/current/title-40/section-122.26#p-122.26(b)(14)" class="cfr external">§ 122.26(b)(14)</a>.</p> </div> <div id="p-122.2(Total%20dissolved%20solids)"> <p class="indent-1" data-title="122.2 “Total dissolved solids”" data-term="true"><em class="paragraph-hierarchy">Total dissolved solids</em> means the total dissolved (filterable) solids as determined by use of the method specified in <a href="/current/title-40/part-136" class="cfr external">40 CFR part 136</a>.</p> </div> <div id="p-122.2(Toxic%20pollutant)"> <p class="indent-1" data-title="122.2 “Toxic pollutant”" data-term="true"><em class="paragraph-hierarchy">Toxic pollutant</em> means any pollutant listed as toxic under section 307(a)(1) or, in the case of “sludge use or disposal practices,” any pollutant identified in regulations implementing section 405(d) of the CWA.</p> </div> <div id="p-122.2(Treatment%20works%20treating%20domestic%20sewage)"> <p class="indent-1" data-title="122.2 “Treatment works treating domestic sewage”" data-term="true"><em class="paragraph-hierarchy">Treatment works treating domestic sewage</em> means a POTW or any other sewage sludge or waste water treatment devices or systems, regardless of ownership (including federal facilities), used in the storage, treatment, recycling, and reclamation of municipal or domestic sewage, including land dedicated for the disposal of sewage sludge. This definition does not include septic tanks or similar devices. For purposes of this definition, “domestic sewage” includes waste and waste water from humans or household operations that are discharged to or otherwise enter a treatment works. In States where there is no approved State sludge management program under section 405(f) of the CWA, the Regional Administrator may designate any person subject to the standards for sewage sludge use and disposal in <a href="/current/title-40/part-503" class="cfr external">40 CFR part 503</a> as a “treatment works treating domestic sewage,” where he or she finds that there is a potential for adverse effects on public health and the environment from poor sludge quality or poor sludge handling, use or disposal practices, or where he or she finds that such designation is necessary to ensure that such person is in compliance with <a href="/current/title-40/part-503" class="cfr external">40 CFR part 503</a>.</p> </div> <div id="p-122.2(TWTDS)"> <p class="indent-1" data-title="122.2 “TWTDS”" data-term="true"><em class="paragraph-hierarchy">TWTDS</em> means “treatment works treating domestic sewage.”</p> </div> <div id="p-122.2(Upset)"> <p class="indent-1" data-title="122.2 “Upset”" data-term="true"><em class="paragraph-hierarchy">Upset</em> is defined at <a href="/current/title-40/section-122.41#p-122.41(n)" class="cfr external">§ 122.41(n)</a>.</p> </div> <div id="p-122.2(Variance)"> <p class="indent-1" data-title="122.2 “Variance”" data-term="true"><em class="paragraph-hierarchy">Variance</em> means any mechanism or provision under section 301 or 316 of CWA or under <a href="/current/title-40/part-125" class="cfr external">40 CFR part 125</a>, or in the applicable “effluent limitations guidelines” which allows modification to or waiver of the generally applicable effluent limitation requirements or time deadlines of CWA. This includes provisions which allow the establishment of alternative limitations based on fundamentally different factors or on sections 301(c), 301(g), 301(h), 301(i), or 316(a) of CWA.</p> </div> <div id="p-122.2(Waters%20of%20the%20United%20States%20or%20waters%20of%20the%20U.S)"> <p class="indent-1" data-title="122.2 “Waters of the United States or waters of the U.S”" data-term="true"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><em>Waters of the United States</em> or <em>waters of the U.S.</em></span> means the term as it is defined in <a href="/current/title-40/section-120.2" class="cfr external">§ 120.2 of this chapter</a>.</p> </div> <div id="p-122.2(Whole%20effluent%20toxicity)"><p class="indent-1" data-title="122.2 “Whole effluent toxicity”" data-term="true"><em class="paragraph-hierarchy">Whole effluent toxicity</em> means the aggregate toxic effect of an effluent measured directly by a toxicity test.</p></div> <div class="section-authority"><p>(Clean Water Act (<a href="https://www.govinfo.gov/link/uscode/33/1251" class="usc external" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">33 U.S.C. 1251</a> <em>et seq.</em>), Safe Drinking Water Act (<a href="https://www.govinfo.gov/link/uscode/42/300f" class="usc external" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">42 U.S.C. 300f</a> <em>et seq.</em>), Clean Air Act (<a href="https://www.govinfo.gov/link/uscode/42/7401" class="usc external" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">42 U.S.C. 7401</a> <em>et seq.</em>), Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (<a href="https://www.govinfo.gov/link/uscode/42/6901" class="usc external" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">42 U.S.C. 6901</a> <em>et seq.</em>)) </p></div> <p class="citation">[<a href="https://www.federalregister.gov/citation/48-FR-14153" class="fr-reference" data-reference="48 FR 14153">48 FR 14153</a>, Apr. 1, 1983, as amended at <a href="https://www.federalregister.gov/citation/48-FR-39619" class="fr-reference" data-reference="48 FR 39619">48 FR 39619</a>, Sept. 1, 1983; <a href="https://www.federalregister.gov/citation/50-FR-6940" class="fr-reference" data-reference="50 FR 6940">50 FR 6940</a>, <a href="https://www.federalregister.gov/citation/50-FR-6941" class="fr-reference" data-reference="50 FR 6941">6941</a>, Feb. 19, 1985; <a href="https://www.federalregister.gov/citation/54-FR-254" class="fr-reference" data-reference="54 FR 254">54 FR 254</a>, Jan. 4, 1989; <a href="https://www.federalregister.gov/citation/54-FR-18781" class="fr-reference" data-reference="54 FR 18781">54 FR 18781</a>, May 2, 1989; <a href="https://www.federalregister.gov/citation/54-FR-23895" class="fr-reference" data-reference="54 FR 23895">54 FR 23895</a>, June 2, 1989; <a href="https://www.federalregister.gov/citation/58-FR-45038" class="fr-reference" data-reference="58 FR 45038">58 FR 45038</a>, Aug. 25, 1993; <a href="https://www.federalregister.gov/citation/58-FR-67980" class="fr-reference" data-reference="58 FR 67980">58 FR 67980</a>, Dec. 22, 1993; <a href="https://www.federalregister.gov/citation/64-FR-42462" class="fr-reference" data-reference="64 FR 42462">64 FR 42462</a>, Aug. 4, 1999; <a href="https://www.federalregister.gov/citation/65-FR-30905" class="fr-reference" data-reference="65 FR 30905">65 FR 30905</a>, May 15, 2000; <a href="https://www.federalregister.gov/citation/80-FR-37114" class="fr-reference" data-reference="80 FR 37114">80 FR 37114</a>, June 29, 2015; <a href="https://www.federalregister.gov/citation/83-FR-730" class="fr-reference" data-reference="83 FR 730">83 FR 730</a>, Jan. 8, 2018; <a href="https://www.federalregister.gov/citation/83-FR-5208" class="fr-reference" data-reference="83 FR 5208">83 FR 5208</a>, Feb. 6, 2018; <a href="https://www.federalregister.gov/citation/84-FR-3336" class="fr-reference" data-reference="84 FR 3336">84 FR 3336</a>, Feb. 12, 2019; <a href="https://www.federalregister.gov/citation/84-FR-56669" class="fr-reference" data-reference="84 FR 56669">84 FR 56669</a>, Oct. 22, 2019; <a href="https://www.federalregister.gov/citation/85-FR-22341" class="fr-reference" data-reference="85 FR 22341">85 FR 22341</a>, Apr. 21, 2020] </p> </div> <div class="section" id="122.3"> <h4 data-hierarchy-metadata='{"path":"/current/title-40/section-122.3","citation":"40 CFR 122.3"}'>§ 122.3 Exclusions.</h4> <p>The following discharges do not require NPDES permits:</p> <div id="p-122.3(a)"> <p class="indent-1" data-title="122.3(a)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>a<span class="paren">)</span></span> Any discharge of sewage from vessels, effluent from properly functioning marine engines, laundry, shower, and galley sink wastes, or any other discharge incidental to the normal operation of a vessel. This exclusion does not apply to rubbish, trash, garbage, or other such materials discharged overboard; nor to other discharges when the vessel is operating in a capacity other than as a means of transportation such as when used as an energy or mining facility, a storage facility or a seafood processing facility, or when secured to a storage facility or a seafood processing facility, or when secured to the bed of the ocean, contiguous zone or waters of the United States for the purpose of mineral or oil exploration or development.</p> </div> <div id="p-122.3(b)"> <p class="indent-1" data-title="122.3(b)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>b<span class="paren">)</span></span> Discharges of dredged or fill material into waters of the United States which are regulated under section 404 of CWA.</p> </div> <div id="p-122.3(c)"> <p class="indent-1" data-title="122.3(c)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>c<span class="paren">)</span></span> The introduction of sewage, industrial wastes or other pollutants into publicly owned treatment works by indirect dischargers. Plans or agreements to switch to this method of disposal in the future do not relieve dischargers of the obligation to have and comply with permits until all discharges of pollutants to waters of the United States are eliminated. (See also <a href="/current/title-40/section-122.47#p-122.47(b)" class="cfr external">§ 122.47(b)</a>). This exclusion does not apply to the introduction of pollutants to privately owned treatment works or to other discharges through pipes, sewers, or other conveyances owned by a State, municipality, or other party not leading to treatment works.</p> </div> <div id="p-122.3(d)"> <p class="indent-1" data-title="122.3(d)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>d<span class="paren">)</span></span> Any discharge in compliance with the instructions of an On-Scene Coordinator pursuant to <a href="/current/title-40/part-300" class="cfr external">40 CFR part 300</a> (The National Oil and Hazardous Substances Pollution Contingency Plan) or <a href="/current/title-33/section-153.10#p-153.10(e)" class="cfr external">33 CFR 153.10(e)</a> (Pollution by Oil and Hazardous Substances).</p> </div> <div id="p-122.3(e)"> <p class="indent-1" data-title="122.3(e)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>e<span class="paren">)</span></span> Any introduction of pollutants from non point-source agricultural and silvicultural activities, including storm water runoff from orchards, cultivated crops, pastures, range lands, and forest lands, but not discharges from concentrated animal feeding operations as defined in <a href="/current/title-40/section-122.23" class="cfr external">§ 122.23</a>, discharges from concentrated aquatic animal production facilities as defined in <a href="/current/title-40/section-122.24" class="cfr external">§ 122.24</a>, discharges to aquaculture projects as defined in <a href="/current/title-40/section-122.25" class="cfr external">§ 122.25</a>, and discharges from silvicultural point sources as defined in <a href="/current/title-40/section-122.27" class="cfr external">§ 122.27</a>.</p> </div> <div id="p-122.3(f)"> <p class="indent-1" data-title="122.3(f)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>f<span class="paren">)</span></span> Return flows from irrigated agriculture.</p> </div> <div id="p-122.3(g)"> <p class="indent-1" data-title="122.3(g)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>g<span class="paren">)</span></span> Discharges into a privately owned treatment works, except as the Director may otherwise require under <a href="/current/title-40/section-122.44#p-122.44(m)" class="cfr external">§ 122.44(m)</a>.</p> </div> <div id="p-122.3(h)"> <p class="indent-1" data-title="122.3(h)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>h<span class="paren">)</span></span> [Reserved]</p> </div> <div id="p-122.3(i)"><p class="indent-1" data-title="122.3(i)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>i<span class="paren">)</span></span> Discharges from a water transfer. Water transfer means an activity that conveys or connects waters of the United States without subjecting the transferred water to intervening industrial, municipal, or commercial use. This exclusion does not apply to pollutants introduced by the water transfer activity itself to the water being transferred.</p></div> <p class="citation">[<a href="https://www.federalregister.gov/citation/48-FR-14153" class="fr-reference" data-reference="48 FR 14153">48 FR 14153</a>, Apr. 1, 1983, as amended at <a href="https://www.federalregister.gov/citation/54-FR-254" class="fr-reference" data-reference="54 FR 254">54 FR 254</a>, <a href="https://www.federalregister.gov/citation/54-FR-258" class="fr-reference" data-reference="54 FR 258">258</a>, Jan. 4, 1989; <a href="https://www.federalregister.gov/citation/71-FR-68492" class="fr-reference" data-reference="71 FR 68492">71 FR 68492</a>, Nov. 27, 2006; <a href="https://www.federalregister.gov/citation/73-FR-33708" class="fr-reference" data-reference="73 FR 33708">73 FR 33708</a>, June 13, 2008; <a href="https://www.federalregister.gov/citation/78-FR-38594" class="fr-reference" data-reference="78 FR 38594">78 FR 38594</a>, June 27, 2013] </p> </div> <div class="section" id="122.4"> <h4 data-hierarchy-metadata='{"path":"/current/title-40/section-122.4","citation":"40 CFR 122.4"}'>§ 122.4 Prohibitions (applicable to State NPDES programs, see <a href="/current/title-40/section-123.25" class="cfr external">§ 123.25</a>).</h4> <p>No permit may be issued:</p> <div id="p-122.4(a)"> <p class="indent-1" data-title="122.4(a)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>a<span class="paren">)</span></span> When the conditions of the permit do not provide for compliance with the applicable requirements of CWA, or regulations promulgated under CWA;</p> </div> <div id="p-122.4(b)"> <p class="indent-1" data-title="122.4(b)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>b<span class="paren">)</span></span> When the applicant is required to obtain a State or other appropriate certification under section 401 of the CWA and that certification has not been obtained or waived;</p> </div> <div id="p-122.4(c)"> <p class="indent-1" data-title="122.4(c)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>c<span class="paren">)</span></span> By the State Director where the Regional Administrator has objected to issuance of the permit under <a href="/current/title-40/section-123.44" class="cfr external">§ 123.44</a>;</p> </div> <div id="p-122.4(d)"> <p class="indent-1" data-title="122.4(d)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>d<span class="paren">)</span></span> When the imposition of conditions cannot ensure compliance with the applicable water quality requirements of all affected States;</p> </div> <div id="p-122.4(e)"> <p class="indent-1" data-title="122.4(e)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>e<span class="paren">)</span></span> When, in the judgment of the Secretary, anchorage and navigation in or on any of the waters of the United States would be substantially impaired by the discharge;</p> </div> <div id="p-122.4(f)"> <p class="indent-1" data-title="122.4(f)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>f<span class="paren">)</span></span> For the discharge of any radiological, chemical, or biological warfare agent or high-level radioactive waste;</p> </div> <div id="p-122.4(g)"> <p class="indent-1" data-title="122.4(g)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>g<span class="paren">)</span></span> For any discharge inconsistent with a plan or plan amendment approved under section 208(b) of CWA;</p> </div> <div id="p-122.4(h)"> <p class="indent-1" data-title="122.4(h)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>h<span class="paren">)</span></span> For any discharge to the territorial sea, the waters of the contiguous zone, or the oceans in the following circumstances:</p> <div id="p-122.4(h)(1)"> <p class="indent-2" data-title="122.4(h)(1)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>1<span class="paren">)</span></span> Before the promulgation of guidelines under section 403(c) of CWA (for determining degradation of the waters of the territorial seas, the contiguous zone, and the oceans) unless the Director determines permit issuance to be in the public interest; or</p> </div> <div id="p-122.4(h)(2)"> <p class="indent-2" data-title="122.4(h)(2)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>2<span class="paren">)</span></span> After promulgation of guidelines under section 403(c) of CWA, when insufficient information exists to make a reasonable judgment whether the discharge complies with them.</p> </div> </div> <div id="p-122.4(i)"> <p class="indent-1" data-title="122.4(i)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>i<span class="paren">)</span></span> To a new source or a new discharger, if the discharge from its construction or operation will cause or contribute to the violation of water quality standards. The owner or operator of a new source or new discharger proposing to discharge into a water segment which does not meet applicable water quality standards or is not expected to meet those standards even after the application of the effluent limitations required by sections 301(b)(1)(A) and 301(b)(1)(B) of CWA, and for which the State or interstate agency has performed a pollutants load allocation for the pollutant to be discharged, must demonstrate, before the close of the public comment period, that:</p> <div id="p-122.4(i)(1)"> <p class="indent-2" data-title="122.4(i)(1)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>1<span class="paren">)</span></span> There are sufficient remaining pollutant load allocations to allow for the discharge; and</p> </div> <div id="p-122.4(i)(2)"><p class="indent-2" data-title="122.4(i)(2)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>2<span class="paren">)</span></span> The existing dischargers into that segment are subject to compliance schedules designed to bring the segment into compliance with applicable water quality standards. The Director may waive the submission of information by the new source or new discharger required by <a href="/current/title-40/section-122.4#p-122.4(i)" class="cfr external">paragraph (i)</a> of this section if the Director determines that the Director already has adequate information to evaluate the request. An explanation of the development of limitations to meet the criteria of this <a href="/current/title-40/section-122.4#p-122.4(i)(2)" class="cfr external">paragraph (i)(2)</a> is to be included in the fact sheet to the permit under <a href="/current/title-40/section-124.56#p-124.56(b)(1)" class="cfr external">§ 124.56(b)(1) of this chapter</a>.</p></div> </div> <p class="citation">[<a href="https://www.federalregister.gov/citation/48-FR-14153" class="fr-reference" data-reference="48 FR 14153">48 FR 14153</a>, Apr. 1, 1983, as amended at <a href="https://www.federalregister.gov/citation/50-FR-6940" class="fr-reference" data-reference="50 FR 6940">50 FR 6940</a>, Feb. 19, 1985; <a href="https://www.federalregister.gov/citation/65-FR-30905" class="fr-reference" data-reference="65 FR 30905">65 FR 30905</a>, May 15, 2000; <a href="https://www.federalregister.gov/citation/88-FR-66666" class="fr-reference" data-reference="88 FR 66666">88 FR 66666</a>, Sept. 27, 2023] </p> </div> <div class="section" id="122.5"> <h4 data-hierarchy-metadata='{"path":"/current/title-40/section-122.5","citation":"40 CFR 122.5"}'>§ 122.5 Effect of a permit.</h4> <div id="p-122.5(a)"> <p class="indent-1" data-title="122.5(a)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>a<span class="paren">)</span></span> <em class="paragraph-heading">Applicable to State programs, see <a href="/current/title-40/section-123.25" class="cfr external">§ 123.25</a>.</em> </p> <div id="p-122.5(a)(1)"> <p class="indent-2" data-title="122.5(a)(1)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>1<span class="paren">)</span></span> Except for any toxic effluent standards and prohibitions imposed under section 307 of the CWA and “standards for sewage sludge use or disposal” under 405(d) of the CWA, compliance with a permit during its term constitutes compliance, for purposes of enforcement, with sections 301, 302, 306, 307, 318, 403, and 405 (a)-(b) of CWA. However, a permit may be modified, revoked and reissued, or terminated during its term for cause as set forth in <a href="/current/title-40/section-122.62" class="cfr external">§§ 122.62</a> and <a href="/current/title-40/section-122.64" class="cfr external">122.64</a>.</p> </div> <div id="p-122.5(a)(2)"> <p class="indent-2" data-title="122.5(a)(2)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>2<span class="paren">)</span></span> Compliance with a permit condition which implements a particular “standard for sewage sludge use or disposal” shall be an affirmative defense in any enforcement action brought for a violation of that “standard for sewage sludge use or disposal” pursuant to sections 405(e) and 309 of the CWA.</p> </div> </div> <div id="p-122.5(b)"> <p class="indent-1" data-title="122.5(b)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>b<span class="paren">)</span></span> <em class="paragraph-heading">Applicable to State programs, See <a href="/current/title-40/section-123.25" class="cfr external">§ 123.25</a>.</em> The issuance of a permit does not convey any property rights of any sort, or any exclusive privilege.</p> </div> <div id="p-122.5(c)"><p class="indent-1" data-title="122.5(c)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>c<span class="paren">)</span></span> The issuance of a permit does not authorize any injury to persons or property or invasion of other private rights, or any infringement of State or local law or regulations.</p></div> <p class="citation">[<a href="https://www.federalregister.gov/citation/48-FR-14153" class="fr-reference" data-reference="48 FR 14153">48 FR 14153</a>, Apr. 1, 1983, as amended at <a href="https://www.federalregister.gov/citation/54-FR-18782" class="fr-reference" data-reference="54 FR 18782">54 FR 18782</a>, May 2, 1989] </p> </div> <div class="section" id="122.6"> <h4 data-hierarchy-metadata='{"path":"/current/title-40/section-122.6","citation":"40 CFR 122.6"}'>§ 122.6 Continuation of expiring permits.</h4> <div id="p-122.6(a)"> <p class="indent-1" data-title="122.6(a)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>a<span class="paren">)</span></span> <em class="paragraph-heading">EPA permits.</em> When EPA is the permit-issuing authority, the conditions of an expired permit continue in force under <a href="https://www.govinfo.gov/link/uscode/5/558" class="usc external" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">5 U.S.C. 558(c)</a> until the effective date of a new permit (see <a href="/current/title-40/section-124.15" class="cfr external">§ 124.15</a>) if:</p> <div id="p-122.6(a)(1)"> <p class="indent-2" data-title="122.6(a)(1)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>1<span class="paren">)</span></span> The permittee has submitted a timely application under <a href="/current/title-40/section-122.21" class="cfr external">§ 122.21</a> which is a complete (under <a href="/current/title-40/section-122.21#p-122.21(e)" class="cfr external">§ 122.21(e)</a>) application for a new permit; and</p> </div> <div id="p-122.6(a)(2)"> <p class="indent-2" data-title="122.6(a)(2)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>2<span class="paren">)</span></span> The Regional Administrator, through no fault of the permittee does not issue a new permit with an effective date under <a href="/current/title-40/section-124.15" class="cfr external">§ 124.15</a> on or before the expiration date of the previous permit (for example, when issuance is impracticable due to time or resource constraints).</p> </div> </div> <div id="p-122.6(b)"> <p class="indent-1" data-title="122.6(b)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>b<span class="paren">)</span></span> <em class="paragraph-heading">Effect.</em> Permits continued under this section remain fully effective and enforceable.</p> </div> <div id="p-122.6(c)"> <p class="indent-1" data-title="122.6(c)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>c<span class="paren">)</span></span> <em class="paragraph-heading">Enforcement.</em> When the permittee is not in compliance with the conditions of the expiring or expired permit the Regional Administrator may choose to do any or all of the following:</p> <div id="p-122.6(c)(1)"> <p class="indent-2" data-title="122.6(c)(1)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>1<span class="paren">)</span></span> Initiate enforcement action based upon the permit which has been continued;</p> </div> <div id="p-122.6(c)(2)"> <p class="indent-2" data-title="122.6(c)(2)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>2<span class="paren">)</span></span> Issue a notice of intent to deny the new permit under <a href="/current/title-40/section-124.6" class="cfr external">§ 124.6</a>. If the permit is denied, the owner or operator would then be required to cease the activities authorized by the continued permit or be subject to enforcement action for operating without a permit;</p> </div> <div id="p-122.6(c)(3)"> <p class="indent-2" data-title="122.6(c)(3)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>3<span class="paren">)</span></span> Issue a new permit under part 124 with appropriate conditions; or</p> </div> <div id="p-122.6(c)(4)"> <p class="indent-2" data-title="122.6(c)(4)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>4<span class="paren">)</span></span> Take other actions authorized by these regulations.</p> </div> </div> <div id="p-122.6(d)"> <p class="indent-1" data-title="122.6(d)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>d<span class="paren">)</span></span> <em class="paragraph-heading">State continuation.</em> </p> <div id="p-122.6(d)(1)"><p class="indent-2" data-title="122.6(d)(1)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>1<span class="paren">)</span></span> An EPA-issued permit does not continue in force beyond its expiration date under Federal law if at that time a State is the permitting authority. States authorized to administer the NPDES program may continue either EPA or State-issued permits until the effective date of the new permits, if State law allows. Otherwise, the facility or activity is operating without a permit from the time of expiration of the old permit to the effective date of the State-issued new permit.</p></div> </div> <p class="citation">[<a href="https://www.federalregister.gov/citation/48-FR-14153" class="fr-reference" data-reference="48 FR 14153">48 FR 14153</a>, Apr. 1, 1983, as amended at <a href="https://www.federalregister.gov/citation/50-FR-6940" class="fr-reference" data-reference="50 FR 6940">50 FR 6940</a>, Feb. 19, 1985] </p> </div> <div class="section" id="122.7"> <h4 data-hierarchy-metadata='{"path":"/current/title-40/section-122.7","citation":"40 CFR 122.7"}'>§ 122.7 Confidentiality of information.</h4> <div id="p-122.7(a)"> <p class="indent-1" data-title="122.7(a)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>a<span class="paren">)</span></span> In accordance with <a href="/current/title-40/part-2" class="cfr external">40 CFR part 2</a>, any information submitted to EPA pursuant to these regulations may be claimed as confidential by the submitter. Any such claim must be asserted at the time of submission in the manner prescribed on the application form or instructions or, in the case of other submissions, by stamping the words “confidential business information” on each page containing such information. If no claim is made at the time of submission, EPA may make the information available to the public without further notice. If a claim is asserted, the information will be treated in accordance with the procedures in <a href="/current/title-40/part-2" class="cfr external">40 CFR part 2</a> (Public Information).</p> </div> <div id="p-122.7(b)"> <p class="indent-1" data-title="122.7(b)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>b<span class="paren">)</span></span> <em class="paragraph-heading">Applicable to State programs, see <a href="/current/title-40/section-123.25" class="cfr external">§ 123.25</a>.</em> Claims of confidentiality for the following information will be denied:</p> <div id="p-122.7(b)(1)"> <p class="indent-2" data-title="122.7(b)(1)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>1<span class="paren">)</span></span> The name and address of any permit applicant or permittee;</p> </div> <div id="p-122.7(b)(2)"> <p class="indent-2" data-title="122.7(b)(2)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>2<span class="paren">)</span></span> Permit applications, permits, and effluent data.</p> </div> </div> <div id="p-122.7(c)"><p class="indent-1" data-title="122.7(c)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>c<span class="paren">)</span></span> <em class="paragraph-heading">Applicable to State programs, see <a href="/current/title-40/section-123.25" class="cfr external">§ 123.25</a>.</em> Information required by NPDES application forms provided by the Director under <a href="/current/title-40/section-122.21" class="cfr external">§ 122.21</a> may not be claimed confidential. This includes information submitted on the forms themselves and any attachments used to supply information required by the forms.</p></div> </div> </div> <div class="subpart" id="subpart-B"><h2 data-hierarchy-metadata="{"path":"/current/title-40/part-122/subpart-B","citation":"40 CFR Part 122 Subpart B"}">Subpart B—Permit Application and Special NPDES Program Requirements</h2> <div class="section" id="122.21"> <h4 data-hierarchy-metadata='{"path":"/current/title-40/section-122.21","citation":"40 CFR 122.21"}'>§ 122.21 Application for a permit (applicable to State programs, see <a href="/current/title-40/section-123.25" class="cfr external">§ 123.25</a>).</h4> <div id="p-122.21(a)"> <p class="indent-1" data-title="122.21(a)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>a<span class="paren">)</span></span> <em class="paragraph-heading">Duty to apply.</em> </p> <div id="p-122.21(a)(1)"> <p class="indent-2" data-title="122.21(a)(1)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>1<span class="paren">)</span></span> Any person who discharges or proposes to discharge pollutants or who owns or operates a “sludge-only facility” whose sewage sludge use or disposal practice is regulated by <a href="/current/title-40/part-503" class="cfr external">part 503 of this chapter</a>, and who does not have an effective permit, except persons covered by general permits under <a href="/current/title-40/section-122.28" class="cfr external">§ 122.28</a>, excluded under <a href="/current/title-40/section-122.3" class="cfr external">§ 122.3</a>, or a user of a privately owned treatment works unless the Director requires otherwise under <a href="/current/title-40/section-122.44#p-122.44(m)" class="cfr external">§ 122.44(m)</a>, must submit a complete application to the Director in accordance with this section and <a href="/current/title-40/part-124" class="cfr external">part 124 of this chapter</a>. The requirements for concentrated animal feeding operations are described in <a href="/current/title-40/section-122.23#p-122.23(d)" class="cfr external">§ 122.23(d)</a>.</p> </div> <div id="p-122.21(a)(2)"> <p class="indent-2" data-title="122.21(a)(2)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>2<span class="paren">)</span></span> <em class="paragraph-heading">Application Forms:</em> </p> <div id="p-122.21(a)(2)(i)"> <p class="indent-3" data-title="122.21(a)(2)(i)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>i<span class="paren">)</span></span> All applicants for EPA-issued permits must submit applications on EPA permit application forms. More than one application form may be required from a facility depending on the number and types of discharges or outfalls found there. Application forms may be obtained by contacting: U.S. EPA, Mail Code 4203M, 1200 Pennsylvania Ave. NW, Washington, DC 20460 or by visiting <em><a href="http://www.epa.gov/npdes" class="external" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">http://www.epa.gov/npdes</a></em>. Applications for EPA-issued permits must be submitted as follows:</p> <div id="p-122.21(a)(2)(i)(A)"> <p class="indent-4" data-title="122.21(a)(2)(i)(A)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>A<span class="paren">)</span></span> All applicants, other than POTWs, TWTDS, vessels, and pesticide applicators must submit Form 1.</p> </div> <div id="p-122.21(a)(2)(i)(B)"> <p class="indent-4" data-title="122.21(a)(2)(i)(B)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>B<span class="paren">)</span></span> Applicants for new and existing POTWs must submit the information contained in <a href="/current/title-40/section-122.21#p-122.21(j)" class="cfr external">paragraph (j)</a> of this section using Form 2A or other form provided by the director.</p> </div> <div id="p-122.21(a)(2)(i)(C)"> <p class="indent-4" data-title="122.21(a)(2)(i)(C)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>C<span class="paren">)</span></span> Applicants for concentrated animal feeding operations or aquatic animal production facilities must submit Form 2B.</p> </div> <div id="p-122.21(a)(2)(i)(D)"> <p class="indent-4" data-title="122.21(a)(2)(i)(D)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>D<span class="paren">)</span></span> Applicants for existing industrial facilities (including manufacturing facilities, commercial facilities, mining activities, and silvicultural activities), must submit Form 2C.</p> </div> <div id="p-122.21(a)(2)(i)(E)"> <p class="indent-4" data-title="122.21(a)(2)(i)(E)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>E<span class="paren">)</span></span> Applicants for new industrial facilities that discharge process wastewater must submit Form 2D.</p> </div> <div id="p-122.21(a)(2)(i)(F)"> <p class="indent-4" data-title="122.21(a)(2)(i)(F)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>F<span class="paren">)</span></span> Applicants for new and existing industrial facilities that discharge only nonprocess wastewater must submit Form 2E.</p> </div> <div id="p-122.21(a)(2)(i)(G)"> <p class="indent-4" data-title="122.21(a)(2)(i)(G)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>G<span class="paren">)</span></span> Applicants for new and existing facilities whose discharge is composed entirely of storm water associated with industrial activity must submit Form 2F, unless exempted by <a href="/current/title-40/section-122.26#p-122.26(c)(1)(ii)" class="cfr external">§ 122.26(c)(1)(ii)</a>. If the discharge is composed of storm water and non-storm water, the applicant must also submit, Forms 2C, 2D, and/or 2E, as appropriate (in addition to Form 2F).</p> </div> <div id="p-122.21(a)(2)(i)(H)"> <p class="indent-4" data-title="122.21(a)(2)(i)(H)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>H<span class="paren">)</span></span> Applicants for new and existing TWTDS, subject to <a href="/current/title-40/section-122.21#p-122.21(c)(2)(i)" class="cfr external">paragraph (c)(2)(i)</a> of this section must submit the application information required by <a href="/current/title-40/section-122.21#p-122.21(q)" class="cfr external">paragraph (q)</a> of this section, using Form 2S or other form provided by the director.</p> </div> </div> <div id="p-122.21(a)(2)(ii)"> <p class="indent-3" data-title="122.21(a)(2)(ii)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>ii<span class="paren">)</span></span> The application information required by <a href="/current/title-40/section-122.21#p-122.21(a)(2)(i)" class="cfr external">paragraph (a)(2)(i)</a> of this section may be electronically submitted if such method of submittal is approved by EPA or the Director.</p> </div> <div id="p-122.21(a)(2)(iii)"> <p class="indent-3" data-title="122.21(a)(2)(iii)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>iii<span class="paren">)</span></span> Applicants can obtain copies of these forms by contacting the Water Management Divisions (or equivalent division which contains the NPDES permitting function) of the EPA Regional Offices. The Regional Offices' addresses can be found at <a href="/current/title-40/section-1.7" class="cfr external">§ 1.7 of this chapter</a>.</p> </div> <div id="p-122.21(a)(2)(iv)"> <p class="indent-3" data-title="122.21(a)(2)(iv)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>iv<span class="paren">)</span></span> Applicants for State-issued permits must use State forms which must require at a minimum the information listed in the appropriate paragraphs of this section.</p> </div> </div> </div> <div id="p-122.21(b)"> <p class="indent-1" data-title="122.21(b)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>b<span class="paren">)</span></span> <em class="paragraph-heading">Who applies?</em> When a facility or activity is owned by one person but is operated by another person, it is the operator's duty to obtain a permit.</p> </div> <div id="p-122.21(c)"> <p class="indent-1" data-title="122.21(c)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>c<span class="paren">)</span></span> <em class="paragraph-heading">Time to apply.</em> </p> <div id="p-122.21(c)(1)"> <p class="indent-2" data-title="122.21(c)(1)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>1<span class="paren">)</span></span> Any person proposing a new discharge, shall submit an application at least 180 days before the date on which the discharge is to commence, unless permission for a later date has been granted by the Director. Facilities proposing a new discharge of storm water associated with industrial activity shall submit an application 180 days before that facility commences industrial activity which may result in a discharge of storm water associated with that industrial activity. Facilities described under <a href="/current/title-40/section-122.26#p-122.26(b)(14)(x)" class="cfr external">§ 122.26(b)(14)(x)</a> or <a href="/current/title-40/section-122.26#p-122.26(b)(15)(i)" class="cfr external">(b)(15)(i)</a> shall submit applications at least 90 days before the date on which construction is to commence. Different submittal dates may be required under the terms of applicable general permits. Persons proposing a new discharge are encouraged to submit their applications well in advance of the 90 or 180 day requirements to avoid delay. See also <a href="/current/title-40/section-122.21#p-122.21(k)" class="cfr external">paragraph (k)</a> of this section and <a href="/current/title-40/section-122.26#p-122.26(c)(1)(i)(G)" class="cfr external">§ 122.26(c)(1)(i)(G)</a> and <a href="/current/title-40/section-122.26#p-122.26(c)(1)(ii)" class="cfr external">(c)(1)(ii)</a>.</p> </div> <div id="p-122.21(c)(2)"> <p class="indent-2" data-title="122.21(c)(2)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>2<span class="paren">)</span></span> <em class="paragraph-heading">Permits under section 405(f) of CWA.</em> All TWTDS whose sewage sludge use or disposal practices are regulated by <a href="/current/title-40/part-503" class="cfr external">part 503 of this chapter</a> must submit permit applications according to the applicable schedule in <a href="/current/title-40/section-122.21#p-122.21(c)(2)(i)" class="cfr external">paragraphs (c)(2)(i)</a> or <a href="/current/title-40/section-122.21#p-122.21(c)(2)(ii)" class="cfr external">(ii)</a> of this section.</p> <div id="p-122.21(c)(2)(i)"> <p class="indent-3" data-title="122.21(c)(2)(i)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>i<span class="paren">)</span></span> A TWTDS with a currently effective NPDES permit must submit a permit application at the time of its next NPDES permit renewal application. Such information must be submitted in accordance with <a href="/current/title-40/section-122.21#p-122.21(d)" class="cfr external">paragraph (d)</a> of this section.</p> </div> <div id="p-122.21(c)(2)(ii)"> <p class="indent-3" data-title="122.21(c)(2)(ii)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>ii<span class="paren">)</span></span> Any other TWTDS not addressed under <a href="/current/title-40/section-122.21#p-122.21(c)(2)(i)" class="cfr external">paragraph (c)(2)(i)</a> of this section must submit the information listed in <a href="/current/title-40/section-122.21#p-122.21(c)(2)(ii)(A)" class="cfr external">paragraphs (c)(2)(ii)(A)</a> through <a href="/current/title-40/section-122.21#p-122.21(c)(2)(ii)(E)" class="cfr external">(E)</a> of this section to the Director within 1 year after publication of a standard applicable to its sewage sludge use or disposal practice(s), using Form 2S or another form provided by the Director. The Director will determine when such TWTDS must submit a full permit application.</p> <div id="p-122.21(c)(2)(ii)(A)"> <p class="indent-4" data-title="122.21(c)(2)(ii)(A)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>A<span class="paren">)</span></span> The TWTDS's name, mailing address, location, and status as federal, State, private, public or other entity;</p> </div> <div id="p-122.21(c)(2)(ii)(B)"> <p class="indent-4" data-title="122.21(c)(2)(ii)(B)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>B<span class="paren">)</span></span> The applicant's name, address, telephone number, electronic mail address and ownership status;</p> </div> <div id="p-122.21(c)(2)(ii)(C)"> <p class="indent-4" data-title="122.21(c)(2)(ii)(C)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>C<span class="paren">)</span></span> A description of the sewage sludge use or disposal practices. Unless the sewage sludge meets the requirements of <a href="/current/title-40/section-122.21#p-122.21(q)(8)(iv)" class="cfr external">paragraph (q)(8)(iv)</a> of this section, the description must include the name and address of any facility where sewage sludge is sent for treatment or disposal, and the location of any land application sites;</p> </div> <div id="p-122.21(c)(2)(ii)(D)"> <p class="indent-4" data-title="122.21(c)(2)(ii)(D)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>D<span class="paren">)</span></span> Annual amount of sewage sludge generated, treated, used or disposed (estimated dry weight basis); and</p> </div> <div id="p-122.21(c)(2)(ii)(E)"> <p class="indent-4" data-title="122.21(c)(2)(ii)(E)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>E<span class="paren">)</span></span> The most recent data the TWTDS may have on the quality of the sewage sludge.</p> </div> </div> <div id="p-122.21(c)(2)(iii)"> <p class="indent-3" data-title="122.21(c)(2)(iii)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>iii<span class="paren">)</span></span> Notwithstanding <a href="/current/title-40/section-122.21#p-122.21(c)(2)(i)" class="cfr external">paragraphs (c)(2)(i)</a> or <a href="/current/title-40/section-122.21#p-122.21(c)(2)(ii)" class="cfr external">(ii)</a> of this section, the Director may require permit applications from any TWTDS at any time if the Director determines that a permit is necessary to protect public health and the environment from any potential adverse effects that may occur from toxic pollutants in sewage sludge.</p> </div> <div id="p-122.21(c)(2)(iv)"> <p class="indent-3" data-title="122.21(c)(2)(iv)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>iv<span class="paren">)</span></span> Any TWTDS that commences operations after promulgation of an applicable “standard for sewage sludge use or disposal” must submit an application to the Director at least 180 days prior to the date proposed for commencing operations.</p> </div> </div> </div> <div id="p-122.21(d)"> <p class="indent-1" data-title="122.21(d)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>d<span class="paren">)</span></span> <em class="paragraph-heading">Duty to reapply.</em> </p> <div id="p-122.21(d)(1)"> <p class="indent-2" data-title="122.21(d)(1)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>1<span class="paren">)</span></span> Any POTW with a currently effective permit shall submit a new application at least 180 days before the expiration date of the existing permit, unless permission for a later date has been granted by the Director. (The Director shall not grant permission for applications to be submitted later than the expiration date of the existing permit.)</p> </div> <div id="p-122.21(d)(2)"> <p class="indent-2" data-title="122.21(d)(2)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>2<span class="paren">)</span></span> All other permittees with currently effective permits shall submit a new application 180 days before the existing permit expires, except that:</p> <div id="p-122.21(d)(2)(i)"> <p class="indent-3" data-title="122.21(d)(2)(i)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>i<span class="paren">)</span></span> The Regional Administrator may grant permission to submit an application later than the deadline for submission otherwise applicable, but no later than the permit expiration date; and</p> </div> </div> <div id="p-122.21(d)(3)"> <p class="indent-2" data-title="122.21(d)(3)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>3<span class="paren">)</span></span> [Reserved]</p> </div> </div> <div id="p-122.21(e)"> <p class="indent-1" data-title="122.21(e)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>e<span class="paren">)</span></span> <em class="paragraph-heading">Completeness.</em> </p> <div id="p-122.21(e)(1)"> <p class="indent-2" data-title="122.21(e)(1)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>1<span class="paren">)</span></span> The Director shall not issue a permit before receiving a complete application for a permit except for NPDES general permits. An application for a permit is complete when the Director receives an application form and any supplemental information which are completed to his or her satisfaction. The completeness of any application for a permit shall be judged independently of the status of any other permit application or permit for the same facility or activity. For EPA administered NPDES programs, an application which is reviewed under <a href="/current/title-40/section-124.3" class="cfr external">§ 124.3 of this chapter</a> is complete when the Director receives either a complete application or the information listed in a notice of deficiency.</p> </div> <div id="p-122.21(e)(2)"> <p class="indent-2" data-title="122.21(e)(2)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>2<span class="paren">)</span></span> A permit application shall not be considered complete if a permitting authority has waived application requirements under <a href="/current/title-40/section-122.21#p-122.21(j)" class="cfr external">paragraphs (j)</a> or <a href="/current/title-40/section-122.21#p-122.21(q)" class="cfr external">(q)</a> of this section and EPA has disapproved the waiver application. If a waiver request has been submitted to EPA more than 210 days prior to permit expiration and EPA has not disapproved the waiver application 181 days prior to permit expiration, the permit application lacking the information subject to the waiver application shall be considered complete.</p> </div> <div id="p-122.21(e)(3)"> <p class="indent-2" data-title="122.21(e)(3)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>3<span class="paren">)</span></span> Except as specified in <a href="/current/title-40/section-122.21#p-122.21(e)(3)(ii)" class="cfr external">122.21(e)(3)(ii)</a>, a permit application shall not be considered complete unless all required quantitative data are collected in accordance with sufficiently sensitive analytical methods approved under <a href="/current/title-40/part-136" class="cfr external">40 CFR part 136</a> or required under <a href="/current/title-40/chapter-I" class="cfr external">40 CFR chapter I</a>, subchapter N or O.</p> <div id="p-122.21(e)(3)(i)"> <p class="indent-3" data-title="122.21(e)(3)(i)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>i<span class="paren">)</span></span> For the purposes of this requirement, a method approved under <a href="/current/title-40/part-136" class="cfr external">40 CFR part 136</a> or required under <a href="/current/title-40/chapter-I" class="cfr external">40 CFR chapter I</a>, subchapter N or O is “sufficiently sensitive” when:</p> <div id="p-122.21(e)(3)(i)(A)"> <p class="indent-4" data-title="122.21(e)(3)(i)(A)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>A<span class="paren">)</span></span> The method minimum level (ML) is at or below the level of the applicable water quality criterion for the measured pollutant or pollutant parameter; or</p> </div> <div id="p-122.21(e)(3)(i)(B)"> <p class="indent-4" data-title="122.21(e)(3)(i)(B)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>B<span class="paren">)</span></span> The method ML is above the applicable water quality criterion, but the amount of the pollutant or pollutant parameter in a facility's discharge is high enough that the method detects and quantifies the level of the pollutant or pollutant parameter in the discharge; or</p> </div> <div id="p-122.21(e)(3)(i)(C)"> <p class="indent-4" data-title="122.21(e)(3)(i)(C)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>C<span class="paren">)</span></span> The method has the lowest ML of the analytical methods approved under <a href="/current/title-40/part-136" class="cfr external">40 CFR part 136</a> or required under <a href="/current/title-40/chapter-I" class="cfr external">40 CFR chapter I</a>, subchapter N or O for the measured pollutant or pollutant parameter.</p> <div class="note"> <div class="header">Note to paragraph (<span class="standard">e</span>)(3)(<span class="standard">i</span>):</div> <p>Consistent with <a href="/current/title-40/part-136" class="cfr external">40 CFR part 136</a>, applicants have the option of providing matrix or sample specific minimum levels rather than the published levels. Further, where an applicant can demonstrate that, despite a good faith effort to use a method that would otherwise meet the definition of “sufficiently sensitive”, the analytical results are not consistent with the QA/QC specifications for that method, then the Director may determine that the method is not performing adequately and the applicant should select a different method from the remaining EPA-approved methods that is sufficiently sensitive consistent with <a href="/current/title-40/section-122.21#p-122.21(e)(3)(i)" class="cfr external">40 CFR 122.21(e)(3)(i)</a>. Where no other EPA-approved methods exist, the applicant should select a method consistent with <a href="/current/title-40/section-122.21#p-122.21(e)(3)(ii)" class="cfr external">40 CFR 122.21(e)(3)(ii)</a>.</p> </div> </div> </div> <div id="p-122.21(e)(3)(ii)"> <p class="indent-3" data-title="122.21(e)(3)(ii)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>ii<span class="paren">)</span></span> When there is no analytical method that has been approved under <a href="/current/title-40/part-136" class="cfr external">40 CFR part 136</a>, required under <a href="/current/title-40/chapter-I" class="cfr external">40 CFR chapter I</a>, subchapter N or O, and is not otherwise required by the Director, the applicant may use any suitable method but shall provide a description of the method. When selecting a suitable method, other factors such as a method's precision, accuracy, or resolution, may be considered when assessing the performance of the method.</p> </div> </div> </div> <div id="p-122.21(f)"> <p class="indent-1" data-title="122.21(f)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>f<span class="paren">)</span></span> <em class="paragraph-heading">Information requirements.</em> All applicants for NPDES permits, other than POTWs and other TWTDS, vessels, and pesticide applicators, must provide the information in <a href="/current/title-40/section-122.21#p-122.21(f)(1)" class="cfr external">paragraphs (f)(1)</a> through <a href="/current/title-40/section-122.21#p-122.21(f)(10)" class="cfr external">(10)</a> of this section to the Director, using the application form provided by the Director. Additional information required of applicants is set forth in <a href="/current/title-40/section-122.21#p-122.21(g)" class="cfr external">paragraphs (g)</a> through <a href="/current/title-40/section-122.21#p-122.21(k)" class="cfr external">(k)</a> and <a href="/current/title-40/section-122.21#p-122.21(q)" class="cfr external">(q)</a> through <a href="/current/title-40/section-122.21#p-122.21(r)" class="cfr external">(r)</a> of this section.</p> <div id="p-122.21(f)(1)"> <p class="indent-2" data-title="122.21(f)(1)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>1<span class="paren">)</span></span> The activities conducted by the applicant which require it to obtain an NPDES permit.</p> </div> <div id="p-122.21(f)(2)"> <p class="indent-2" data-title="122.21(f)(2)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>2<span class="paren">)</span></span> Name, mailing address, and location of the facility for which the application is submitted.</p> </div> <div id="p-122.21(f)(3)"> <p class="indent-2" data-title="122.21(f)(3)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>3<span class="paren">)</span></span> Up to four SIC and up to four NAICS codes that best reflect the principal products or services provided by the facility.</p> </div> <div id="p-122.21(f)(4)"> <p class="indent-2" data-title="122.21(f)(4)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>4<span class="paren">)</span></span> The operator's name, address, telephone number, electronic mail address, ownership status, and status as Federal, State, private, public, or other entity.</p> </div> <div id="p-122.21(f)(5)"> <p class="indent-2" data-title="122.21(f)(5)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>5<span class="paren">)</span></span> Whether the facility is located on Indian lands.</p> </div> <div id="p-122.21(f)(6)"> <p class="indent-2" data-title="122.21(f)(6)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>6<span class="paren">)</span></span> A listing of all permits or construction approvals received or applied for under any of the following programs:</p> <div id="p-122.21(f)(6)(i)"> <p class="indent-3" data-title="122.21(f)(6)(i)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>i<span class="paren">)</span></span> Hazardous Waste Management program under RCRA.</p> </div> <div id="p-122.21(f)(6)(ii)"> <p class="indent-3" data-title="122.21(f)(6)(ii)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>ii<span class="paren">)</span></span> UIC program under SDWA.</p> </div> <div id="p-122.21(f)(6)(iii)"> <p class="indent-3" data-title="122.21(f)(6)(iii)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>iii<span class="paren">)</span></span> NPDES program under CWA.</p> </div> <div id="p-122.21(f)(6)(iv)"> <p class="indent-3" data-title="122.21(f)(6)(iv)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>iv<span class="paren">)</span></span> Prevention of Significant Deterioration (PSD) program under the Clean Air Act.</p> </div> <div id="p-122.21(f)(6)(v)"> <p class="indent-3" data-title="122.21(f)(6)(v)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>v<span class="paren">)</span></span> Nonattainment program under the Clean Air Act.</p> </div> <div id="p-122.21(f)(6)(vi)"> <p class="indent-3" data-title="122.21(f)(6)(vi)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>vi<span class="paren">)</span></span> National Emission Standards for Hazardous Pollutants (NESHAPS) preconstruction approval under the Clean Air Act.</p> </div> <div id="p-122.21(f)(6)(vii)"> <p class="indent-3" data-title="122.21(f)(6)(vii)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>vii<span class="paren">)</span></span> Ocean dumping permits under the Marine Protection Research and Sanctuaries Act.</p> </div> <div id="p-122.21(f)(6)(viii)"> <p class="indent-3" data-title="122.21(f)(6)(viii)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>viii<span class="paren">)</span></span> Dredge or fill permits under section 404 of CWA.</p> </div> <div id="p-122.21(f)(6)(ix)"> <p class="indent-3" data-title="122.21(f)(6)(ix)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>ix<span class="paren">)</span></span> Other relevant environmental permits, including State permits.</p> </div> </div> <div id="p-122.21(f)(7)"> <p class="indent-2" data-title="122.21(f)(7)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>7<span class="paren">)</span></span> A topographic map (or other map if a topographic map is unavailable) extending one mile beyond the property boundaries of the source, depicting the facility and each of its intake and discharge structures; each of its hazardous waste treatment, storage, or disposal facilities; each well where fluids from the facility are injected underground; and those wells, springs, other surface water bodies, and drinking water wells listed in public records or otherwise known to the applicant in the map area.</p> </div> <div id="p-122.21(f)(8)"> <p class="indent-2" data-title="122.21(f)(8)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>8<span class="paren">)</span></span> A brief description of the nature of the business.</p> </div> <div id="p-122.21(f)(9)"> <p class="indent-2" data-title="122.21(f)(9)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>9<span class="paren">)</span></span> An indication of whether the facility uses cooling water and the source of the cooling water.</p> </div> <div id="p-122.21(f)(10)"> <p class="indent-2" data-title="122.21(f)(10)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>10<span class="paren">)</span></span> An indication of whether the facility is requesting any of the variances at <a href="/current/title-40/section-122.21#p-122.21(m)" class="cfr external">40 CFR 122.21(m)</a>, if known at the time of application.</p> </div> </div> <div id="p-122.21(g)"> <p class="indent-1" data-title="122.21(g)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>g<span class="paren">)</span></span> <em class="paragraph-heading">Application requirements for existing manufacturing, commercial, mining, and silvicultural dischargers.</em> Existing manufacturing, commercial, mining, and silvicultural dischargers applying for NPDES permits, except for those facilities subject to the requirements of <a href="/current/title-40/section-122.21#p-122.21(h)" class="cfr external">§ 122.21(h)</a>, shall provide the following information to the Director, using application forms provided by the Director.</p> <div id="p-122.21(g)(1)"> <p class="indent-2" data-title="122.21(g)(1)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>1<span class="paren">)</span></span> <em class="paragraph-heading">Outfall location.</em> The latitude and longitude to the nearest 15 seconds and the name of the receiving water.</p> </div> <div id="p-122.21(g)(2)"> <p class="indent-2" data-title="122.21(g)(2)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>2<span class="paren">)</span></span> <em class="paragraph-heading">Line drawing.</em> A line drawing of the water flow through the facility with a water balance, showing operations contributing wastewater to the effluent and treatment units. Similar processes, operations, or production areas may be indicated as a single unit, labeled to correspond to the more detailed identification under <a href="/current/title-40/section-122.21#p-122.21(g)(3)" class="cfr external">paragraph (g)(3)</a> of this section. The water balance must show approximate average flows at intake and discharge points and between units, including treatment units. If a water balance cannot be determined (for example, for certain mining activities), the applicant may provide instead a pictorial description of the nature and amount of any sources of water and any collection and treatment measures.</p> </div> <div id="p-122.21(g)(3)"> <p class="indent-2" data-title="122.21(g)(3)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>3<span class="paren">)</span></span> <em class="paragraph-heading">Average flows and treatment.</em> A narrative identification of each type of process, operation, or production area which contributes wastewater to the effluent for each outfall, including process wastewater, cooling water, and stormwater runoff; the average flow which each process contributes; and a description of the treatment the wastewater receives, including the ultimate disposal of any solid or fluid wastes other than by discharge. Processes, operations, or production areas may be described in general terms (for example, “dye-making reactor”, “distillation tower”). For a privately owned treatment works, this information shall include the identity of each user of the treatment works. The average flow of point sources composed of storm water may be estimated. The basis for the rainfall event and the method of estimation must be indicated.</p> </div> <div id="p-122.21(g)(4)"> <p class="indent-2" data-title="122.21(g)(4)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>4<span class="paren">)</span></span> <em class="paragraph-heading">Intermittent flows.</em> If any of the discharges described in <a href="/current/title-40/section-122.21#p-122.21(g)(3)" class="cfr external">paragraph (g)(3)</a> of this section are intermittent or seasonal, a description of the frequency, duration and flow rate of each discharge occurrence (except for stormwater runoff, spillage or leaks).</p> </div> <div id="p-122.21(g)(5)"> <p class="indent-2" data-title="122.21(g)(5)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>5<span class="paren">)</span></span> <em class="paragraph-heading">Maximum production.</em> If an effluent guideline promulgated under section 304 of CWA applies to the applicant and is expressed in terms of production (or other measure of operation), a reasonable measure of the applicant's actual production reported in the units used in the applicable effluent guideline. The reported measure must reflect the actual production of the facility as required by <a href="/current/title-40/section-122.45#p-122.45(b)(2)" class="cfr external">§ 122.45(b)(2)</a>.</p> </div> <div id="p-122.21(g)(6)"> <p class="indent-2" data-title="122.21(g)(6)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>6<span class="paren">)</span></span> <em class="paragraph-heading">Improvements.</em> If the applicant is subject to any present requirements or compliance schedules for construction, upgrading or operation of waste treatment equipment, an identification of the abatement requirement, a description of the abatement project, and a listing of the required and projected final compliance dates.</p> </div> <div id="p-122.21(g)(7)"> <p class="indent-2" data-title="122.21(g)(7)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>7<span class="paren">)</span></span> <em class="paragraph-heading">Effluent characteristics.</em> </p> <div id="p-122.21(g)(7)(i)"> <p class="indent-3" data-title="122.21(g)(7)(i)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>i<span class="paren">)</span></span> Information on the discharge of pollutants specified in this <a href="/current/title-40/section-122.21#p-122.21(g)(7)" class="cfr external">paragraph (g)(7)</a> (except information on storm water discharges which is to be provided as specified in <a href="/current/title-40/section-122.26" class="cfr external">§ 122.26</a>). When “quantitative data” for a pollutant are required, the applicant must collect a sample of effluent and analyze it for the pollutant in accordance with analytical methods approved under <a href="/current/title-40/part-136" class="cfr external">Part 136 of this chapter</a> unless use of another method is required for the pollutant under 40 CFR subchapters N or O. When no analytical method is approved under Part 136 or required under subchapters N or O, the applicant may use any suitable method but must provide a description of the method. When an applicant has two or more outfalls with substantially identical effluents, the Director may allow the applicant to test only one outfall and report that quantitative data as applying to the substantially identical outfall. The requirements in <a href="/current/title-40/section-122.21#p-122.21(g)(7)(vi)" class="cfr external">paragraphs (g)(7)(vi)</a> and <a href="/current/title-40/section-122.21#p-122.21(g)(7)(vii)" class="cfr external">(vii)</a> of this section state that an applicant must provide quantitative data for certain pollutants known or believed to be present do not apply to pollutants present in a discharge solely as the result of their presence in intake water; however, an applicant must report such pollutants as present. When <a href="/current/title-40/section-122.21#p-122.21(g)(7)" class="cfr external">paragraph (g)(7)</a> of this section requires analysis of pH, temperature, cyanide, total phenols, residual chlorine, oil and grease, fecal coliform (including <em>E. coli</em>), and Enterococci (previously known as fecal streptococcus at <a href="/current/title-40/section-122.26#p-122.26(d)(2)(iii)(A)(3)" class="cfr external">§ 122.26 (d)(2)(iii)(A)(3)</a>), or volatile organics, grab samples must be collected for those pollutants. For all other pollutants, a 24-hour composite sample, using a minimum of four (4) grab samples, must be used unless specified otherwise at <a href="/current/title-40/part-136" class="cfr external">40 CFR Part 136</a>. However, a minimum of one grab sample may be taken for effluents from holding ponds or other impoundments with a retention period greater than 24 hours. In addition, for discharges other than storm water discharges, the Director may waive composite sampling for any outfall for which the applicant demonstrates that the use of an automatic sampler is infeasible and that the minimum of four (4) grab samples will be a representative sample of the effluent being discharged. Results of analyses of individual grab samples for any parameter may be averaged to obtain the daily average. Grab samples that are not required to be analyzed immediately (see Table II at <a href="/current/title-40/section-136.3#p-136.3(e)" class="cfr external">40 CFR 136.3 (e)</a>) may be composited in the laboratory, provided that container, preservation, and holding time requirements are met (see Table II at <a href="/current/title-40/section-136.3#p-136.3(e)" class="cfr external">40 CFR 136.3 (e)</a>) and that sample integrity is not compromised by compositing.</p> </div> <div id="p-122.21(g)(7)(ii)"> <p class="indent-3" data-title="122.21(g)(7)(ii)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>ii<span class="paren">)</span></span> <em class="paragraph-heading">Storm water discharges.</em> For storm water discharges, all samples shall be collected from the discharge resulting from a storm event that is greater than 0.1 inch and at least 72 hours from the previously measurable (greater than 0.1 inch rainfall) storm event. Where feasible, the variance in the duration of the event and the total rainfall of the event should not exceed 50 percent from the average or median rainfall event in that area. For all applicants, a flow-weighted composite shall be taken for either the entire discharge or for the first three hours of the discharge. The flow-weighted composite sample for a storm water discharge may be taken with a continuous sampler or as a combination of a minimum of three sample aliquots taken in each hour of discharge for the entire discharge or for the first three hours of the discharge, with each aliquot being separated by a minimum period of fifteen minutes (applicants submitting permit applications for storm water discharges under <a href="/current/title-40/section-122.26#p-122.26(d)" class="cfr external">§ 122.26(d)</a> may collect flow-weighted composite samples using different protocols with respect to the time duration between the collection of sample aliquots, subject to the approval of the Director). However, a minimum of one grab sample may be taken for storm water discharges from holding ponds or other impoundments with a retention period greater than 24 hours. For a flow-weighted composite sample, only one analysis of the composite of aliquots is required. For storm water discharge samples taken from discharges associated with industrial activities, quantitative data must be reported for the grab sample taken during the first thirty minutes (or as soon thereafter as practicable) of the discharge for all pollutants specified in <a href="/current/title-40/section-122.26#p-122.26(c)(1)" class="cfr external">§ 122.26(c)(1)</a>. For all storm water permit applicants taking flow-weighted composites, quantitative data must be reported for all pollutants specified in <a href="/current/title-40/section-122.26" class="cfr external">§ 122.26</a> except pH, temperature, cyanide, total phenols, residual chlorine, oil and grease, fecal coliform, and fecal streptococcus. The Director may allow or establish appropriate site-specific sampling procedures or requirements, including sampling locations, the season in which the sampling takes place, the minimum duration between the previous measurable storm event and the storm event sampled, the minimum or maximum level of precipitation required for an appropriate storm event, the form of precipitation sampled (snow melt or rain fall), protocols for collecting samples under <a href="/current/title-40/part-136" class="cfr external">part 136 of this chapter</a>, and additional time for submitting data on a case-by-case basis. An applicant is expected to “know or have reason to believe” that a pollutant is present in an effluent based on an evaluation of the expected use, production, or storage of the pollutant, or on any previous analyses for the pollutant. (For example, any pesticide manufactured by a facility may be expected to be present in contaminated storm water runoff from the facility.)</p> </div> <div id="p-122.21(g)(7)(iii)"> <p class="indent-3" data-title="122.21(g)(7)(iii)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>iii<span class="paren">)</span></span> <em class="paragraph-heading">Reporting requirements.</em> Every applicant must report quantitative data for every outfall for the following pollutants:</p> <div class="extract"> <p class="flush-paragraph">Biochemical Oxygen Demand (BOD5) </p> <p class="flush-paragraph">Chemical Oxygen Demand </p> <p class="flush-paragraph">Total Organic Carbon </p> <p class="flush-paragraph">Total Suspended Solids </p> <p class="flush-paragraph">Ammonia (as N) </p> <p class="flush-paragraph">Temperature (both winter and summer) </p> <p class="flush-paragraph">pH</p> </div> </div> <div id="p-122.21(g)(7)(iv)"> <p class="indent-3" data-title="122.21(g)(7)(iv)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>iv<span class="paren">)</span></span> The Director may waive the reporting requirements for individual point sources or for a particular industry category for one or more of the pollutants listed in <a href="/current/title-40/section-122.21#p-122.21(g)(7)(iii)" class="cfr external">paragraph (g)(7)(iii)</a> of this section if the applicant has demonstrated that such a waiver is appropriate because information adequate to support issuance of a permit can be obtained with less stringent requirements.</p> </div> <div id="p-122.21(g)(7)(v)"> <p class="indent-3" data-title="122.21(g)(7)(v)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>v<span class="paren">)</span></span> Each applicant with processes in one or more primary industry category (see <a href="/current/title-40/part-122/appendix-Appendix%20A%20to%20Part%20122" class="cfr external">appendix A of this part</a>) contributing to a discharge must report quantitative data for the following pollutants in each outfall containing process wastewater:</p> <div id="p-122.21(g)(7)(v)(A)"> <p class="indent-4" data-title="122.21(g)(7)(v)(A)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>A<span class="paren">)</span></span> The organic toxic pollutants in the fractions designated in table I of <a href="/current/title-40/part-122/appendix-Appendix%20D%20to%20Part%20122" class="cfr external">appendix D of this part</a> for the applicant's industrial category or categories unless the applicant qualifies as a small business under <a href="/current/title-40/section-122.21#p-122.21(g)(8)" class="cfr external">paragraph (g)(8)</a> of this section. Table II of <a href="/current/title-40/part-122/appendix-Appendix%20D%20to%20Part%20122" class="cfr external">appendix D of this part</a> lists the organic toxic pollutants in each fraction. The fractions result from the sample preparation required by the analytical procedure which uses gas chromatography/mass spectrometry. A determination that an applicant falls within a particular industrial category for the purposes of selecting fractions for testing is not conclusive as to the applicant's inclusion in that category for any other purposes. See Notes 2, 3, and 4 of this section.</p> </div> <div id="p-122.21(g)(7)(v)(B)"> <p class="indent-4" data-title="122.21(g)(7)(v)(B)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>B<span class="paren">)</span></span> The pollutants listed in table III of <a href="/current/title-40/part-122/appendix-Appendix%20D%20to%20Part%20122" class="cfr external">appendix D of this part</a> (the toxic metals, cyanide, and total phenols).</p> </div> </div> <div id="p-122.21(g)(7)(vi)"> <p class="indent-3" data-title="122.21(g)(7)(vi)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>vi<span class="paren">)</span></span> </p> <div id="p-122.21(g)(7)(vi)(A)"> <p class="indent-4" data-title="122.21(g)(7)(vi)(A)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>A<span class="paren">)</span></span> Each applicant must indicate whether it knows or has reason to believe that any of the pollutants in table IV of <a href="/current/title-40/part-122/appendix-Appendix%20D%20to%20Part%20122" class="cfr external">appendix D of this part</a> (certain conventional and nonconventional pollutants) is discharged from each outfall. If an applicable effluent limitations guideline either directly limits the pollutant or, by its express terms, indirectly limits the pollutant through limitations on an indicator, the applicant must report quantitative data. For every pollutant discharged which is not so limited in an effluent limitations guideline, the applicant must either report quantitative data or briefly describe the reasons the pollutant is expected to be discharged.</p> </div> <div id="p-122.21(g)(7)(vi)(B)"> <p class="indent-4" data-title="122.21(g)(7)(vi)(B)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>B<span class="paren">)</span></span> Each applicant must indicate whether it knows or has reason to believe that any of the pollutants listed in table II or table III of <a href="/current/title-40/part-122/appendix-Appendix%20D%20to%20Part%20122" class="cfr external">appendix D of this part</a> (the toxic pollutants and total phenols) for which quantitative data are not otherwise required under <a href="/current/title-40/section-122.21#p-122.21(g)(7)(v)" class="cfr external">paragraph (g)(7)(v)</a> of this section are discharged from each outfall. For every pollutant expected to be discharged in concentrations of 10 ppb or greater the applicant must report quantitative data. For acrolein, acrylonitrile, 2,4 dinitrophenol, and 2-methyl-4, 6 dinitrophenol, where any of these four pollutants are expected to be discharged in concentrations of 100 ppb or greater the applicant must report quantitative data. For every pollutant expected to be discharged in concentrations less than 10 ppb, or in the case of acrolein, acrylonitrile, 2,4 dinitrophenol, and 2-methyl-4, 6 dinitrophenol, in concentrations less than 100 ppb, the applicant must either submit quantitative data or briefly describe the reasons the pollutant is expected to be discharged. An applicant qualifying as a small business under <a href="/current/title-40/section-122.21#p-122.21(g)(8)" class="cfr external">paragraph (g)(8)</a> of this section is not required to analyze for pollutants listed in table II of <a href="/current/title-40/part-122/appendix-Appendix%20D%20to%20Part%20122" class="cfr external">appendix D of this part</a> (the organic toxic pollutants).</p> </div> </div> <div id="p-122.21(g)(7)(vii)"> <p class="indent-3" data-title="122.21(g)(7)(vii)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>vii<span class="paren">)</span></span> Each applicant must indicate whether it knows or has reason to believe that any of the pollutants in table V of <a href="/current/title-40/part-122/appendix-Appendix%20D%20to%20Part%20122" class="cfr external">appendix D of this part</a> (certain hazardous substances and asbestos) are discharged from each outfall. For every pollutant expected to be discharged, the applicant must briefly describe the reasons the pollutant is expected to be discharged, and report any quantitative data it has for any pollutant.</p> </div> <div id="p-122.21(g)(7)(viii)"> <p class="indent-3" data-title="122.21(g)(7)(viii)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>viii<span class="paren">)</span></span> Each applicant must report qualitative data, generated using a screening procedure not calibrated with analytical standards, for 2,3,7,8-tetrachlorodibenzo-p-dioxin (TCDD) if it:</p> <div id="p-122.21(g)(7)(viii)(A)"> <p class="indent-4" data-title="122.21(g)(7)(viii)(A)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>A<span class="paren">)</span></span> Uses or manufactures 2,4,5-trichlorophenoxy acetic acid (2,4,5,-T); 2-(2,4,5-trichlorophenoxy) propanoic acid (Silvex, 2,4,5,-TP); 2-(2,4,5-trichlorophenoxy) ethyl, 2,2-dichloropropionate (Erbon); O,O-dimethyl O-(2,4,5-trichlorophenyl) phosphorothioate (Ronnel); 2,4,5-trichlorophenol (TCP); or hexachlorophene (HCP); or</p> </div> <div id="p-122.21(g)(7)(viii)(B)"> <p class="indent-4" data-title="122.21(g)(7)(viii)(B)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>B<span class="paren">)</span></span> Knows or has reason to believe that TCDD is or may be present in an effluent.</p> </div> </div> <div id="p-122.21(g)(7)(ix)"> <p class="indent-3" data-title="122.21(g)(7)(ix)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>ix<span class="paren">)</span></span> Where quantitative data are required in <a href="/current/title-40/section-122.21#p-122.21(g)(7)(i)" class="cfr external">paragraphs (g)(7)(i)</a> through <a href="/current/title-40/section-122.21#p-122.21(g)(7)(viii)" class="cfr external">(viii)</a> of this section, existing data may be used, if available, in lieu of sampling done solely for the purpose of the application, provided that: All data requirements are met; sampling was performed, collected, and analyzed no more than four and one-half years prior to submission; all data are representative of the discharge; and all available representative data are considered in the values reported.</p> </div> </div> <div id="p-122.21(g)(8)"> <p class="indent-2" data-title="122.21(g)(8)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>8<span class="paren">)</span></span> <em class="paragraph-heading">Small business exemption.</em> An application which qualifies as a small business under one of the following criteria is exempt from the requirements in <a href="/current/title-40/section-122.21#p-122.21(g)(7)(v)(A)" class="cfr external">paragraph (g)(7)(v)(A)</a> or <a href="/current/title-40/section-122.21#p-122.21(g)(7)(vi)(A)" class="cfr external">(g)(7)(vi)(A)</a> of this section to submit quantitative data for the pollutants listed in table II of <a href="/current/title-40/part-122/appendix-Appendix%20D%20to%20Part%20122" class="cfr external">appendix D of this part</a> (the organic toxic pollutants):</p> <div id="p-122.21(g)(8)(i)"> <p class="indent-3" data-title="122.21(g)(8)(i)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>i<span class="paren">)</span></span> For coal mines, a probable total annual production of less than 100,000 tons per year.</p> </div> <div id="p-122.21(g)(8)(ii)"> <p class="indent-3" data-title="122.21(g)(8)(ii)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>ii<span class="paren">)</span></span> For all other applicants, gross total annual sales averaging less than $100,000 per year (in second quarter 1980 dollars).</p> </div> </div> <div id="p-122.21(g)(9)"> <p class="indent-2" data-title="122.21(g)(9)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>9<span class="paren">)</span></span> <em class="paragraph-heading">Used or manufactured toxics.</em> A listing of any toxic pollutant which the applicant currently uses or manufactures as an intermediate or final product or byproduct. The Director may waive or modify this requirement for any applicant if the applicant demonstrates that it would be unduly burdensome to identify each toxic pollutant and the Director has adequate information to issue the permit.</p> </div> <div id="p-122.21(g)(10)"> <p class="indent-2" data-title="122.21(g)(10)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>10<span class="paren">)</span></span> [Reserved]</p> </div> <div id="p-122.21(g)(11)"> <p class="indent-2" data-title="122.21(g)(11)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>11<span class="paren">)</span></span> <em class="paragraph-heading">Biological toxicity tests.</em> An identification of any biological toxicity tests which the applicant knows or has reason to believe have been made within the last 3 years on any of the applicant's discharges or on a receiving water in relation to a discharge.</p> </div> <div id="p-122.21(g)(12)"> <p class="indent-2" data-title="122.21(g)(12)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>12<span class="paren">)</span></span> <em class="paragraph-heading">Contract analyses.</em> If a contract laboratory or consulting firm performed any of the analyses required by <a href="/current/title-40/section-122.21#p-122.21(g)(7)" class="cfr external">paragraph (g)(7)</a> of this section, the identity of each laboratory or firm and the analyses performed.</p> </div> <div id="p-122.21(g)(13)"> <p class="indent-2" data-title="122.21(g)(13)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>13<span class="paren">)</span></span> <em class="paragraph-heading">Additional information.</em> In addition to the information reported on the application form, applicants shall provide to the Director, at his or her request, such other information as the Director may reasonably require to assess the discharges of the facility and to determine whether to issue an NPDES permit. The additional information may include additional quantitative data and bioassays to assess the relative toxicity of discharges to aquatic life and requirements to determine the cause of the toxicity.</p> </div> </div> <div id="p-122.21(h)"> <p class="indent-1" data-title="122.21(h)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>h<span class="paren">)</span></span> <em class="paragraph-heading">Application requirements for manufacturing, commercial, mining and silvicultural facilities which discharge only non-process wastewater.</em> Except for stormwater discharges, all manufacturing, commercial, mining and silvicultural dischargers applying for NPDES permits which discharge only non-process wastewater not regulated by an effluent limitations guideline or new source performance standard shall provide the following information to the Director, using application forms provided by the Director:</p> <div id="p-122.21(h)(1)"> <p class="indent-2" data-title="122.21(h)(1)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>1<span class="paren">)</span></span> <em class="paragraph-heading">Outfall location.</em> Outfall number, latitude and longitude to the nearest 15 seconds, and the name of the receiving water.</p> </div> <div id="p-122.21(h)(2)"> <p class="indent-2" data-title="122.21(h)(2)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>2<span class="paren">)</span></span> <em class="paragraph-heading">Discharge date</em> (for new dischargers). Date of expected commencement of discharge.</p> </div> <div id="p-122.21(h)(3)"> <p class="indent-2" data-title="122.21(h)(3)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>3<span class="paren">)</span></span> <em class="paragraph-heading">Type of waste.</em> An identification of the general type of waste discharged, or expected to be discharged upon commencement of operations, including sanitary wastes, restaurant or cafeteria wastes, or noncontact cooling water. An identification of cooling water additives (if any) that are used or expected to be used upon commencement of operations, along with their composition if existing composition is available.</p> </div> <div id="p-122.21(h)(4)"> <p class="indent-2" data-title="122.21(h)(4)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>4<span class="paren">)</span></span> <em class="paragraph-heading">Effluent characteristics.</em> </p> <div id="p-122.21(h)(4)(i)"> <p class="indent-3" data-title="122.21(h)(4)(i)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>i<span class="paren">)</span></span> Quantitative data for the pollutants or parameters listed below, unless testing is waived by the Director. The quantitative data may be data collected over the past 365 days, if they remain representative of current operations, and must include maximum daily value, average daily value, and number of measurements taken. The applicant must collect and analyze samples in accordance with <a href="/current/title-40/part-136" class="cfr external">40 CFR Part 136</a>. When analysis of pH, temperature, residual chlorine, oil and grease, or fecal coliform (including <em>E. coli</em>), and Enterococci (previously known as fecal streptococcus) and volatile organics is required in <a href="/current/title-40/section-122.21#p-122.21(h)(4)(i)(A)" class="cfr external">paragraphs (h)(4)(i)(A)</a> through <a href="/current/title-40/section-122.21#p-122.21(h)(4)(i)(K)" class="cfr external">(K)</a> of this section, grab samples must be collected for those pollutants. For all other pollutants, a 24-hour composite sample, using a minimum of four (4) grab samples, must be used unless specified otherwise at <a href="/current/title-40/part-136" class="cfr external">40 CFR Part 136</a>. For a composite sample, only one analysis of the composite of aliquots is required. New dischargers must include estimates for the pollutants or parameters listed below instead of actual sampling data, along with the source of each estimate. All levels must be reported or estimated as concentration and as total mass, except for flow, pH, and temperature.</p> <div id="p-122.21(h)(4)(i)(A)"> <p class="indent-4" data-title="122.21(h)(4)(i)(A)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>A<span class="paren">)</span></span> Biochemical Oxygen Demand (BOD<sub>5</sub>).</p> </div> <div id="p-122.21(h)(4)(i)(B)"> <p class="indent-4" data-title="122.21(h)(4)(i)(B)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>B<span class="paren">)</span></span> Total Suspended Solids (TSS).</p> </div> <div id="p-122.21(h)(4)(i)(C)"> <p class="indent-4" data-title="122.21(h)(4)(i)(C)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>C<span class="paren">)</span></span> Fecal Coliform (if believed present or if sanitary waste is or will be discharged).</p> </div> <div id="p-122.21(h)(4)(i)(D)"> <p class="indent-4" data-title="122.21(h)(4)(i)(D)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>D<span class="paren">)</span></span> Total Residual Chlorine (if chlorine is used).</p> </div> <div id="p-122.21(h)(4)(i)(E)"> <p class="indent-4" data-title="122.21(h)(4)(i)(E)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>E<span class="paren">)</span></span> Oil and Grease.</p> </div> <div id="p-122.21(h)(4)(i)(F)"> <p class="indent-4" data-title="122.21(h)(4)(i)(F)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>F<span class="paren">)</span></span> Chemical Oxygen Demand (COD) (if non-contact cooling water is or will be discharged).</p> </div> <div id="p-122.21(h)(4)(i)(G)"> <p class="indent-4" data-title="122.21(h)(4)(i)(G)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>G<span class="paren">)</span></span> Total Organic Carbon (TOC) (if non-contact cooling water is or will be discharged).</p> </div> <div id="p-122.21(h)(4)(i)(H)"> <p class="indent-4" data-title="122.21(h)(4)(i)(H)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>H<span class="paren">)</span></span> Ammonia (as N).</p> </div> <div id="p-122.21(h)(4)(i)(I)"> <p class="indent-4" data-title="122.21(h)(4)(i)(I)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>I<span class="paren">)</span></span> Discharge Flow.</p> </div> <div id="p-122.21(h)(4)(i)(J)"> <p class="indent-4" data-title="122.21(h)(4)(i)(J)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>J<span class="paren">)</span></span> pH.</p> </div> <div id="p-122.21(h)(4)(i)(K)"> <p class="indent-4" data-title="122.21(h)(4)(i)(K)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>K<span class="paren">)</span></span> Temperature (Winter and Summer).</p> </div> </div> <div id="p-122.21(h)(4)(ii)"> <p class="indent-3" data-title="122.21(h)(4)(ii)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>ii<span class="paren">)</span></span> The Director may waive the testing and reporting requirements for any of the pollutants or flow listed in <a href="/current/title-40/section-122.21#p-122.21(h)(4)(i)" class="cfr external">paragraph (h)(4)(i)</a> of this section if the applicant submits a request for such a waiver before or with his application which demonstrates that information adequate to support issuance of a permit can be obtained through less stringent requirements.</p> </div> <div id="p-122.21(h)(4)(iii)"> <p class="indent-3" data-title="122.21(h)(4)(iii)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>iii<span class="paren">)</span></span> If the applicant is a new discharger, he must complete and submit Item IV of Form 2e (see <a href="/current/title-40/section-122.21#p-122.21(h)(4)" class="cfr external">§ 122.21(h)(4)</a>) by providing quantitative data in accordance with that section no later than two years after commencement of discharge. However, the applicant need not complete those portions of Item IV requiring tests which he has already performed and reported under the discharge monitoring requirements of his NPDES permit.</p> </div> <div id="p-122.21(h)(4)(iv)"> <p class="indent-3" data-title="122.21(h)(4)(iv)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>iv<span class="paren">)</span></span> The requirements of parts i and iii of this section that an applicant must provide quantitative data or estimates of certain pollutants do not apply to pollutants present in a discharge solely as a result of their presence in intake water. However, an applicant must report such pollutants as present. Net credit may be provided for the presence of pollutants in intake water if the requirements of <a href="/current/title-40/section-122.45#p-122.45(g)" class="cfr external">§ 122.45(g)</a> are met.</p> </div> </div> <div id="p-122.21(h)(5)"> <p class="indent-2" data-title="122.21(h)(5)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>5<span class="paren">)</span></span> <em class="paragraph-heading">Flow.</em> A description of the frequency of flow and duration of any seasonal or intermittent discharge (except for stormwater runoff, leaks, or spills).</p> </div> <div id="p-122.21(h)(6)"> <p class="indent-2" data-title="122.21(h)(6)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>6<span class="paren">)</span></span> <em class="paragraph-heading">Treatment system.</em> A brief description of any system used or to be used.</p> </div> <div id="p-122.21(h)(7)"> <p class="indent-2" data-title="122.21(h)(7)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>7<span class="paren">)</span></span> <em class="paragraph-heading">Optional information.</em> Any additional information the applicant wishes to be considered, such as influent data for the purpose of obtaining “net” credits pursuant to <a href="/current/title-40/section-122.45#p-122.45(g)" class="cfr external">§ 122.45(g)</a>.</p> </div> <div id="p-122.21(h)(8)"> <p class="indent-2" data-title="122.21(h)(8)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>8<span class="paren">)</span></span> <em class="paragraph-heading">Certification.</em> Signature of certifying official under <a href="/current/title-40/section-122.22" class="cfr external">§ 122.22</a>.</p> </div> </div> <div id="p-122.21(i)"> <p class="indent-1" data-title="122.21(i)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>i<span class="paren">)</span></span> <em class="paragraph-heading">Application requirements for new and existing concentrated animal feeding operations and aquatic animal production facilities.</em> New and existing concentrated animal feeding operations (defined in <a href="/current/title-40/section-122.23" class="cfr external">§ 122.23</a>) and concentrated aquatic animal production facilities (defined in <a href="/current/title-40/section-122.24" class="cfr external">§ 122.24</a>) shall provide the following information to the Director, using the application form provided by the Director:</p> <div id="p-122.21(i)(1)"> <p class="indent-2" data-title="122.21(i)(1)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>1<span class="paren">)</span></span> For concentrated animal feeding operations:</p> <div id="p-122.21(i)(1)(i)"> <p class="indent-3" data-title="122.21(i)(1)(i)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>i<span class="paren">)</span></span> The name of the owner or operator;</p> </div> <div id="p-122.21(i)(1)(ii)"> <p class="indent-3" data-title="122.21(i)(1)(ii)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>ii<span class="paren">)</span></span> The facility location and mailing addresses;</p> </div> <div id="p-122.21(i)(1)(iii)"> <p class="indent-3" data-title="122.21(i)(1)(iii)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>iii<span class="paren">)</span></span> Latitude and longitude of the production area (entrance to production area);</p> </div> <div id="p-122.21(i)(1)(iv)"> <p class="indent-3" data-title="122.21(i)(1)(iv)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>iv<span class="paren">)</span></span> A topographic map of the geographic area in which the CAFO is located showing the specific location of the production area, in lieu of the requirements of <a href="/current/title-40/section-122.21#p-122.21(f)(7)" class="cfr external">paragraph (f)(7)</a> of this section;</p> </div> <div id="p-122.21(i)(1)(v)"> <p class="indent-3" data-title="122.21(i)(1)(v)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>v<span class="paren">)</span></span> Specific information about the number and type of animals, whether in open confinement or housed under roof (beef cattle, broilers, layers, swine weighing 55 pounds or more, swine weighing less than 55 pounds, mature dairy cows, dairy heifers, veal calves, sheep and lambs, horses, ducks, turkeys, other);</p> </div> <div id="p-122.21(i)(1)(vi)"> <p class="indent-3" data-title="122.21(i)(1)(vi)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>vi<span class="paren">)</span></span> The type of containment and storage (anaerobic lagoon, roofed storage shed, storage ponds, underfloor pits, above ground storage tanks, below ground storage tanks, concrete pad, impervious soil pad, other) and total capacity for manure, litter, and process wastewater storage(tons/gallons);</p> </div> <div id="p-122.21(i)(1)(vii)"> <p class="indent-3" data-title="122.21(i)(1)(vii)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>vii<span class="paren">)</span></span> The total number of acres under control of the applicant available for land application of manure, litter, or process wastewater;</p> </div> <div id="p-122.21(i)(1)(viii)"> <p class="indent-3" data-title="122.21(i)(1)(viii)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>viii<span class="paren">)</span></span> Estimated amounts of manure, litter, and process wastewater generated per year (tons/gallons);</p> </div> <div id="p-122.21(i)(1)(ix)"> <p class="indent-3" data-title="122.21(i)(1)(ix)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>ix<span class="paren">)</span></span> Estimated amounts of manure, litter and process wastewater transferred to other persons per year (tons/gallons); and</p> </div> <div id="p-122.21(i)(1)(x)"> <p class="indent-3" data-title="122.21(i)(1)(x)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>x<span class="paren">)</span></span> A nutrient management plan that at a minimum satisfies the requirements specified in <a href="/current/title-40/section-122.42#p-122.42(e)" class="cfr external">§ 122.42(e)</a>, including, for all CAFOs subject to <a href="/current/title-40/part-412/subpart-C" class="cfr external">40 CFR part 412, subpart C</a> or subpart D, the requirements of <a href="/current/title-40/section-412.4#p-412.4(c)" class="cfr external">40 CFR 412.4(c)</a>, as applicable.</p> </div> </div> <div id="p-122.21(i)(2)"> <p class="indent-2" data-title="122.21(i)(2)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>2<span class="paren">)</span></span> For concentrated aquatic animal production facilities:</p> <div id="p-122.21(i)(2)(i)"> <p class="indent-3" data-title="122.21(i)(2)(i)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>i<span class="paren">)</span></span> The maximum daily and average monthly flow from each outfall.</p> </div> <div id="p-122.21(i)(2)(ii)"> <p class="indent-3" data-title="122.21(i)(2)(ii)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>ii<span class="paren">)</span></span> The number of ponds, raceways, and similar structures.</p> </div> <div id="p-122.21(i)(2)(iii)"> <p class="indent-3" data-title="122.21(i)(2)(iii)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>iii<span class="paren">)</span></span> The name of the receiving water and the source of intake water.</p> </div> <div id="p-122.21(i)(2)(iv)"> <p class="indent-3" data-title="122.21(i)(2)(iv)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>iv<span class="paren">)</span></span> For each species of aquatic animals, the total yearly and maximum harvestable weight.</p> </div> <div id="p-122.21(i)(2)(v)"> <p class="indent-3" data-title="122.21(i)(2)(v)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>v<span class="paren">)</span></span> The calendar month of maximum feeding and the total mass of food fed during that month.</p> </div> </div> </div> <div id="p-122.21(j)"> <p class="indent-1" data-title="122.21(j)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>j<span class="paren">)</span></span> <em class="paragraph-heading">Application requirements for new and existing POTWs.</em> Unless otherwise indicated, all POTWs and other dischargers designated by the Director must provide, at a minimum, the information in this paragraph to the Director, using Form 2A or another application form provided by the Director. Permit applicants must submit all information available at the time of permit application. The information may be provided by referencing information previously submitted to the Director. The Director may waive any requirement of this paragraph if he or she has access to substantially identical information. The Director may also waive any requirement of this paragraph that is not of material concern for a specific permit, if approved by the Regional Administrator. The waiver request to the Regional Administrator must include the State's justification for the waiver. A Regional Administrator's disapproval of a State's proposed waiver does not constitute final Agency action, but does provide notice to the State and permit applicant(s) that EPA may object to any State-issued permit issued in the absence of the required information.</p> <div id="p-122.21(j)(1)"> <p class="indent-2" data-title="122.21(j)(1)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>1<span class="paren">)</span></span> <em class="paragraph-heading">Basic application information.</em> All applicants must provide the following information:</p> <div id="p-122.21(j)(1)(i)"> <p class="indent-3" data-title="122.21(j)(1)(i)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>i<span class="paren">)</span></span> <em class="paragraph-heading">Facility information.</em> Name, mailing address, and location of the facility for which the application is submitted;</p> </div> <div id="p-122.21(j)(1)(ii)"> <p class="indent-3" data-title="122.21(j)(1)(ii)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>ii<span class="paren">)</span></span> <em class="paragraph-heading">Applicant information.</em> Name, mailing address, telephone number, and electronic mail address of the applicant, and indication as to whether the applicant is the facility's owner, operator, or both;</p> </div> <div id="p-122.21(j)(1)(iii)"> <p class="indent-3" data-title="122.21(j)(1)(iii)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>iii<span class="paren">)</span></span> <em class="paragraph-heading">Existing environmental permits.</em> Identification of all environmental permits or construction approvals received or applied for (including dates) under any of the following programs:</p> <div id="p-122.21(j)(1)(iii)(A)"> <p class="indent-4" data-title="122.21(j)(1)(iii)(A)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>A<span class="paren">)</span></span> Hazardous Waste Management program under the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA), Subpart C;</p> </div> <div id="p-122.21(j)(1)(iii)(B)"> <p class="indent-4" data-title="122.21(j)(1)(iii)(B)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>B<span class="paren">)</span></span> Underground Injection Control program under the Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA);</p> </div> <div id="p-122.21(j)(1)(iii)(C)"> <p class="indent-4" data-title="122.21(j)(1)(iii)(C)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>C<span class="paren">)</span></span> NPDES program under Clean Water Act (CWA);</p> </div> <div id="p-122.21(j)(1)(iii)(D)"> <p class="indent-4" data-title="122.21(j)(1)(iii)(D)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>D<span class="paren">)</span></span> Prevention of Significant Deterioration (PSD) program under the Clean Air Act;</p> </div> <div id="p-122.21(j)(1)(iii)(E)"> <p class="indent-4" data-title="122.21(j)(1)(iii)(E)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>E<span class="paren">)</span></span> Nonattainment program under the Clean Air Act;</p> </div> <div id="p-122.21(j)(1)(iii)(F)"> <p class="indent-4" data-title="122.21(j)(1)(iii)(F)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>F<span class="paren">)</span></span> National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants (NESHAPS) preconstruction approval under the Clean Air Act;</p> </div> <div id="p-122.21(j)(1)(iii)(G)"> <p class="indent-4" data-title="122.21(j)(1)(iii)(G)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>G<span class="paren">)</span></span> Ocean dumping permits under the Marine Protection Research and Sanctuaries Act;</p> </div> <div id="p-122.21(j)(1)(iii)(H)"> <p class="indent-4" data-title="122.21(j)(1)(iii)(H)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>H<span class="paren">)</span></span> Dredge or fill permits under section 404 of the CWA; and</p> </div> <div id="p-122.21(j)(1)(iii)(I)"> <p class="indent-4" data-title="122.21(j)(1)(iii)(I)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>I<span class="paren">)</span></span> Other relevant environmental permits, including State permits;</p> </div> </div> <div id="p-122.21(j)(1)(iv)"> <p class="indent-3" data-title="122.21(j)(1)(iv)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>iv<span class="paren">)</span></span> <em class="paragraph-heading">Population.</em> The name and population of each municipal entity served by the facility, including unincorporated connector districts. Indicate whether each municipal entity owns or maintains the collection system and whether the collection system is separate sanitary or combined storm and sanitary, if known;</p> </div> <div id="p-122.21(j)(1)(v)"> <p class="indent-3" data-title="122.21(j)(1)(v)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>v<span class="paren">)</span></span> <em class="paragraph-heading">Indian country.</em> Information concerning whether the facility is located in Indian country and whether the facility discharges to a receiving stream that flows through Indian country;</p> </div> <div id="p-122.21(j)(1)(vi)"> <p class="indent-3" data-title="122.21(j)(1)(vi)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>vi<span class="paren">)</span></span> <em class="paragraph-heading">Flow rate.</em> The facility's design flow rate (the wastewater flow rate the plant was built to handle), annual average daily flow rate, and maximum daily flow rate for each of the previous 3 years;</p> </div> <div id="p-122.21(j)(1)(vii)"> <p class="indent-3" data-title="122.21(j)(1)(vii)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>vii<span class="paren">)</span></span> <em class="paragraph-heading">Collection system.</em> Identification of type(s) of collection system(s) used by the treatment works (i.e., separate sanitary sewers or combined storm and sanitary sewers) and an estimate of the percent of sewer line that each type comprises; and</p> </div> <div id="p-122.21(j)(1)(viii)"> <p class="indent-3" data-title="122.21(j)(1)(viii)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>viii<span class="paren">)</span></span> <em class="paragraph-heading">Outfalls and other discharge or disposal methods.</em> The following information for outfalls to waters of the United States and other discharge or disposal methods:</p> <div id="p-122.21(j)(1)(viii)(A)"> <p class="indent-4" data-title="122.21(j)(1)(viii)(A)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>A<span class="paren">)</span></span> For effluent discharges to waters of the United States, the total number and types of outfalls (e.g, treated effluent, combined sewer overflows, bypasses, constructed emergency overflows);</p> </div> <div id="p-122.21(j)(1)(viii)(B)"> <p class="indent-4" data-title="122.21(j)(1)(viii)(B)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>B<span class="paren">)</span></span> For wastewater discharged to surface impoundments:</p> <div id="p-122.21(j)(1)(viii)(B)(1)"> <p class="indent-5" data-title="122.21(j)(1)(viii)(B)(<em>1</em>)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span><em>1</em><span class="paren">)</span></span> The location of each surface impoundment;</p> </div> <div id="p-122.21(j)(1)(viii)(B)(2)"> <p class="indent-5" data-title="122.21(j)(1)(viii)(B)(<em>2</em>)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span><em>2</em><span class="paren">)</span></span> The average daily volume discharged to each surface impoundment; and</p> </div> <div id="p-122.21(j)(1)(viii)(B)(3)"> <p class="indent-5" data-title="122.21(j)(1)(viii)(B)(<em>3</em>)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span><em>3</em><span class="paren">)</span></span> Whether the discharge is continuous or intermittent;</p> </div> </div> <div id="p-122.21(j)(1)(viii)(C)"> <p class="indent-4" data-title="122.21(j)(1)(viii)(C)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>C<span class="paren">)</span></span> For wastewater applied to the land:</p> <div id="p-122.21(j)(1)(viii)(C)(1)"> <p class="indent-5" data-title="122.21(j)(1)(viii)(C)(<em>1</em>)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span><em>1</em><span class="paren">)</span></span> The location of each land application site;</p> </div> <div id="p-122.21(j)(1)(viii)(C)(2)"> <p class="indent-5" data-title="122.21(j)(1)(viii)(C)(<em>2</em>)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span><em>2</em><span class="paren">)</span></span> The size of each land application site, in acres;</p> </div> <div id="p-122.21(j)(1)(viii)(C)(3)"> <p class="indent-5" data-title="122.21(j)(1)(viii)(C)(<em>3</em>)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span><em>3</em><span class="paren">)</span></span> The average daily volume applied to each land application site, in gallons per day; and</p> </div> <div id="p-122.21(j)(1)(viii)(C)(4)"> <p class="indent-5" data-title="122.21(j)(1)(viii)(C)(<em>4</em>)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span><em>4</em><span class="paren">)</span></span> Whether land application is continuous or intermittent;</p> </div> </div> <div id="p-122.21(j)(1)(viii)(D)"> <p class="indent-4" data-title="122.21(j)(1)(viii)(D)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>D<span class="paren">)</span></span> For effluent sent to another facility for treatment prior to discharge:</p> <div id="p-122.21(j)(1)(viii)(D)(1)"> <p class="indent-5" data-title="122.21(j)(1)(viii)(D)(<em>1</em>)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span><em>1</em><span class="paren">)</span></span> The means by which the effluent is transported;</p> </div> <div id="p-122.21(j)(1)(viii)(D)(2)"> <p class="indent-5" data-title="122.21(j)(1)(viii)(D)(<em>2</em>)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span><em>2</em><span class="paren">)</span></span> The name, mailing address, contact person, phone number, and electronic mail address of the organization transporting the discharge, if the transport is provided by a party other than the applicant;</p> </div> <div id="p-122.21(j)(1)(viii)(D)(3)"> <p class="indent-5" data-title="122.21(j)(1)(viii)(D)(<em>3</em>)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span><em>3</em><span class="paren">)</span></span> The name, mailing address, contact person, phone number, electronic mail address and NPDES permit number (if any) of the receiving facility; and</p> </div> <div id="p-122.21(j)(1)(viii)(D)(4)"> <p class="indent-5" data-title="122.21(j)(1)(viii)(D)(<em>4</em>)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span><em>4</em><span class="paren">)</span></span> The average daily flow rate from this facility into the receiving facility, in millions of gallons per day; and</p> </div> </div> <div id="p-122.21(j)(1)(viii)(E)"> <p class="indent-4" data-title="122.21(j)(1)(viii)(E)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>E<span class="paren">)</span></span> For wastewater disposed of in a manner not included in <a href="/current/title-40/section-122.21#p-122.21(j)(1)(viii)(A)" class="cfr external">paragraphs (j)(1)(viii)(A)</a> through <a href="/current/title-40/section-122.21#p-122.21(j)(1)(viii)(D)" class="cfr external">(D)</a> of this section (e.g., underground percolation, underground injection):</p> <div id="p-122.21(j)(1)(viii)(E)(1)"> <p class="indent-5" data-title="122.21(j)(1)(viii)(E)(<em>1</em>)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span><em>1</em><span class="paren">)</span></span> A description of the disposal method, including the location and size of each disposal site, if applicable;</p> </div> <div id="p-122.21(j)(1)(viii)(E)(2)"> <p class="indent-5" data-title="122.21(j)(1)(viii)(E)(<em>2</em>)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span><em>2</em><span class="paren">)</span></span> The annual average daily volume disposed of by this method, in gallons per day; and</p> </div> <div id="p-122.21(j)(1)(viii)(E)(3)"> <p class="indent-5" data-title="122.21(j)(1)(viii)(E)(<em>3</em>)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span><em>3</em><span class="paren">)</span></span> Whether disposal through this method is continuous or intermittent;</p> </div> </div> </div> <div id="p-122.21(j)(1)(ix)"> <p class="indent-3" data-title="122.21(j)(1)(ix)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>ix<span class="paren">)</span></span> An indication of whether applicant is operating under or requesting to operate under a variance as specified at <a href="/current/title-40/section-122.21#p-122.21(n)" class="cfr external">40 CFR 122.21(n)</a>, if known at the time of application.</p> </div> </div> <div id="p-122.21(j)(2)"> <p class="indent-2" data-title="122.21(j)(2)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>2<span class="paren">)</span></span> <em class="paragraph-heading">Additional Information.</em> All applicants with a design flow greater than or equal to 0.1 mgd must provide the following information:</p> <div id="p-122.21(j)(2)(i)"> <p class="indent-3" data-title="122.21(j)(2)(i)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>i<span class="paren">)</span></span> <em class="paragraph-heading">Inflow and infiltration.</em> The current average daily volume of inflow and infiltration, in gallons per day, and steps the facility is taking to minimize inflow and infiltration;</p> </div> <div id="p-122.21(j)(2)(ii)"> <p class="indent-3" data-title="122.21(j)(2)(ii)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>ii<span class="paren">)</span></span> <em class="paragraph-heading">Topographic map.</em> A topographic map (or other map if a topographic map is unavailable) extending at least one mile beyond property boundaries of the treatment plant, including all unit processes, and showing:</p> <div id="p-122.21(j)(2)(ii)(A)"> <p class="indent-4" data-title="122.21(j)(2)(ii)(A)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>A<span class="paren">)</span></span> Treatment plant area and unit processes;</p> </div> <div id="p-122.21(j)(2)(ii)(B)"> <p class="indent-4" data-title="122.21(j)(2)(ii)(B)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>B<span class="paren">)</span></span> The major pipes or other structures through which wastewater enters the treatment plant and the pipes or other structures through which treated wastewater is discharged from the treatment plant. Include outfalls from bypass piping, if applicable;</p> </div> <div id="p-122.21(j)(2)(ii)(C)"> <p class="indent-4" data-title="122.21(j)(2)(ii)(C)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>C<span class="paren">)</span></span> Each well where fluids from the treatment plant are injected underground;</p> </div> <div id="p-122.21(j)(2)(ii)(D)"> <p class="indent-4" data-title="122.21(j)(2)(ii)(D)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>D<span class="paren">)</span></span> Wells, springs, and other surface water bodies listed in public records or otherwise known to the applicant within <span class="fraction"><span class="numerator">1</span>⁄<span class="denominator">4</span></span> mile of the treatment works' property boundaries;</p> </div> <div id="p-122.21(j)(2)(ii)(E)"> <p class="indent-4" data-title="122.21(j)(2)(ii)(E)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>E<span class="paren">)</span></span> Sewage sludge management facilities (including on-site treatment, storage, and disposal sites); and</p> </div> <div id="p-122.21(j)(2)(ii)(F)"> <p class="indent-4" data-title="122.21(j)(2)(ii)(F)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>F<span class="paren">)</span></span> Location at which waste classified as hazardous under RCRA enters the treatment plant by truck, rail, or dedicated pipe;</p> </div> </div> <div id="p-122.21(j)(2)(iii)"> <p class="indent-3" data-title="122.21(j)(2)(iii)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>iii<span class="paren">)</span></span> <em class="paragraph-heading">Process flow diagram or schematic.</em> </p> <div id="p-122.21(j)(2)(iii)(A)"> <p class="indent-4" data-title="122.21(j)(2)(iii)(A)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>A<span class="paren">)</span></span> A diagram showing the processes of the treatment plant, including all bypass piping and all backup power sources or redundancy in the system. This includes a water balance showing all treatment units, including disinfection, and showing daily average flow rates at influent and discharge points, and approximate daily flow rates between treatment units; and</p> </div> <div id="p-122.21(j)(2)(iii)(B)"> <p class="indent-4" data-title="122.21(j)(2)(iii)(B)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>B<span class="paren">)</span></span> A narrative description of the diagram; and</p> </div> </div> <div id="p-122.21(j)(2)(iv)"> <p class="indent-3" data-title="122.21(j)(2)(iv)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>iv<span class="paren">)</span></span> <em class="paragraph-heading">Scheduled improvements, schedules of implementation.</em> The following information regarding scheduled improvements:</p> <div id="p-122.21(j)(2)(iv)(A)"> <p class="indent-4" data-title="122.21(j)(2)(iv)(A)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>A<span class="paren">)</span></span> The outfall number of each outfall affected;</p> </div> <div id="p-122.21(j)(2)(iv)(B)"> <p class="indent-4" data-title="122.21(j)(2)(iv)(B)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>B<span class="paren">)</span></span> A narrative description of each required improvement;</p> </div> <div id="p-122.21(j)(2)(iv)(C)"> <p class="indent-4" data-title="122.21(j)(2)(iv)(C)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>C<span class="paren">)</span></span> Scheduled or actual dates of completion for the following:</p> <div id="p-122.21(j)(2)(iv)(C)(1)"> <p class="indent-5" data-title="122.21(j)(2)(iv)(C)(<em>1</em>)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span><em>1</em><span class="paren">)</span></span> Commencement of construction;</p> </div> <div id="p-122.21(j)(2)(iv)(C)(2)"> <p class="indent-5" data-title="122.21(j)(2)(iv)(C)(<em>2</em>)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span><em>2</em><span class="paren">)</span></span> Completion of construction;</p> </div> <div id="p-122.21(j)(2)(iv)(C)(3)"> <p class="indent-5" data-title="122.21(j)(2)(iv)(C)(<em>3</em>)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span><em>3</em><span class="paren">)</span></span> Commencement of discharge; and</p> </div> <div id="p-122.21(j)(2)(iv)(C)(4)"> <p class="indent-5" data-title="122.21(j)(2)(iv)(C)(<em>4</em>)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span><em>4</em><span class="paren">)</span></span> Attainment of operational level;</p> </div> </div> <div id="p-122.21(j)(2)(iv)(D)"> <p class="indent-4" data-title="122.21(j)(2)(iv)(D)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>D<span class="paren">)</span></span> A description of permits and clearances concerning other Federal and/or State requirements;</p> </div> </div> </div> <div id="p-122.21(j)(3)"> <p class="indent-2" data-title="122.21(j)(3)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>3<span class="paren">)</span></span> <em class="paragraph-heading">Information on effluent discharges.</em> Each applicant must provide the following information for each outfall, including bypass points, through which effluent is discharged, as applicable:</p> <div id="p-122.21(j)(3)(i)"> <p class="indent-3" data-title="122.21(j)(3)(i)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>i<span class="paren">)</span></span> <em class="paragraph-heading">Description of outfall.</em> The following information about each outfall:</p> <div id="p-122.21(j)(3)(i)(A)"> <p class="indent-4" data-title="122.21(j)(3)(i)(A)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>A<span class="paren">)</span></span> Outfall number;</p> </div> <div id="p-122.21(j)(3)(i)(B)"> <p class="indent-4" data-title="122.21(j)(3)(i)(B)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>B<span class="paren">)</span></span> State, county, and city or town in which outfall is located;</p> </div> <div id="p-122.21(j)(3)(i)(C)"> <p class="indent-4" data-title="122.21(j)(3)(i)(C)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>C<span class="paren">)</span></span> Latitude and longitude, to the nearest second;</p> </div> <div id="p-122.21(j)(3)(i)(D)"> <p class="indent-4" data-title="122.21(j)(3)(i)(D)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>D<span class="paren">)</span></span> Distance from shore and depth below surface;</p> </div> <div id="p-122.21(j)(3)(i)(E)"> <p class="indent-4" data-title="122.21(j)(3)(i)(E)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>E<span class="paren">)</span></span> Average daily flow rate, in million gallons per day;</p> </div> <div id="p-122.21(j)(3)(i)(F)"> <p class="indent-4" data-title="122.21(j)(3)(i)(F)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>F<span class="paren">)</span></span> The following information for each outfall with a seasonal or periodic discharge:</p> <div id="p-122.21(j)(3)(i)(F)(1)"> <p class="indent-5" data-title="122.21(j)(3)(i)(F)(<em>1</em>)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span><em>1</em><span class="paren">)</span></span> Number of times per year the discharge occurs;</p> </div> <div id="p-122.21(j)(3)(i)(F)(2)"> <p class="indent-5" data-title="122.21(j)(3)(i)(F)(<em>2</em>)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span><em>2</em><span class="paren">)</span></span> Duration of each discharge;</p> </div> <div id="p-122.21(j)(3)(i)(F)(3)"> <p class="indent-5" data-title="122.21(j)(3)(i)(F)(<em>3</em>)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span><em>3</em><span class="paren">)</span></span> Flow of each discharge; and</p> </div> <div id="p-122.21(j)(3)(i)(F)(4)"> <p class="indent-5" data-title="122.21(j)(3)(i)(F)(<em>4</em>)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span><em>4</em><span class="paren">)</span></span> Months in which discharge occurs; and</p> </div> </div> <div id="p-122.21(j)(3)(i)(G)"> <p class="indent-4" data-title="122.21(j)(3)(i)(G)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>G<span class="paren">)</span></span> Whether the outfall is equipped with a diffuser and the type (e.g., high-rate) of diffuser used;</p> </div> </div> <div id="p-122.21(j)(3)(ii)"> <p class="indent-3" data-title="122.21(j)(3)(ii)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>ii<span class="paren">)</span></span> <em class="paragraph-heading">Description of receiving waters.</em> The following information (if known) for each outfall through which effluent is discharged to waters of the United States:</p> <div id="p-122.21(j)(3)(ii)(A)"> <p class="indent-4" data-title="122.21(j)(3)(ii)(A)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>A<span class="paren">)</span></span> Name of receiving water;</p> </div> <div id="p-122.21(j)(3)(ii)(B)"> <p class="indent-4" data-title="122.21(j)(3)(ii)(B)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>B<span class="paren">)</span></span> Name of watershed/river/stream system and United States Soil Conservation Service 14-digit watershed code;</p> </div> <div id="p-122.21(j)(3)(ii)(C)"> <p class="indent-4" data-title="122.21(j)(3)(ii)(C)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>C<span class="paren">)</span></span> Name of State Management/River Basin and United States Geological Survey 8-digit hydrologic cataloging unit code; and</p> </div> <div id="p-122.21(j)(3)(ii)(D)"> <p class="indent-4" data-title="122.21(j)(3)(ii)(D)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>D<span class="paren">)</span></span> Critical flow of receiving stream and total hardness of receiving stream at critical low flow (if applicable);</p> </div> </div> <div id="p-122.21(j)(3)(iii)"> <p class="indent-3" data-title="122.21(j)(3)(iii)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>iii<span class="paren">)</span></span> <em class="paragraph-heading">Description of treatment.</em> The following information describing the treatment provided for discharges from each outfall to waters of the United States:</p> <div id="p-122.21(j)(3)(iii)(A)"> <p class="indent-4" data-title="122.21(j)(3)(iii)(A)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>A<span class="paren">)</span></span> The highest level of treatment (e.g., primary, equivalent to secondary, secondary, advanced, other) that is provided for the discharge for each outfall and:</p> <div id="p-122.21(j)(3)(iii)(A)(1)"> <p class="indent-5" data-title="122.21(j)(3)(iii)(A)(<em>1</em>)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span><em>1</em><span class="paren">)</span></span> Design biochemical oxygen demand (BOD<sub>5</sub> or CBOD<sub>5</sub>) removal (percent);</p> </div> <div id="p-122.21(j)(3)(iii)(A)(2)"> <p class="indent-5" data-title="122.21(j)(3)(iii)(A)(<em>2</em>)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span><em>2</em><span class="paren">)</span></span> Design suspended solids (SS) removal (percent); and, where applicable,</p> </div> <div id="p-122.21(j)(3)(iii)(A)(3)"> <p class="indent-5" data-title="122.21(j)(3)(iii)(A)(<em>3</em>)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span><em>3</em><span class="paren">)</span></span> Design phosphorus (P) removal (percent);</p> </div> <div id="p-122.21(j)(3)(iii)(A)(4)"> <p class="indent-5" data-title="122.21(j)(3)(iii)(A)(<em>4</em>)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span><em>4</em><span class="paren">)</span></span> Design nitrogen (N) removal (percent); and</p> </div> <div id="p-122.21(j)(3)(iii)(A)(5)"> <p class="indent-5" data-title="122.21(j)(3)(iii)(A)(<em>5</em>)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span><em>5</em><span class="paren">)</span></span> Any other removals that an advanced treatment system is designed to achieve.</p> </div> </div> <div id="p-122.21(j)(3)(iii)(B)"> <p class="indent-4" data-title="122.21(j)(3)(iii)(B)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>B<span class="paren">)</span></span> A description of the type of disinfection used, and whether the treatment plant dechlorinates (if disinfection is accomplished through chlorination);</p> </div> </div> </div> <div id="p-122.21(j)(4)"> <p class="indent-2" data-title="122.21(j)(4)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>4<span class="paren">)</span></span> <em class="paragraph-heading">Effluent monitoring for specific parameters.</em> </p> <div id="p-122.21(j)(4)(i)"> <p class="indent-3" data-title="122.21(j)(4)(i)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>i<span class="paren">)</span></span> As provided in <a href="/current/title-40/section-122.21#p-122.21(j)(4)(ii)" class="cfr external">paragraphs (j)(4)(ii)</a> through <a href="/current/title-40/section-122.21#p-122.21(j)(4)(x)" class="cfr external">(x)</a> of this section, all applicants must submit to the Director effluent monitoring information for samples taken from each outfall through which effluent is discharged to waters of the United States, except for CSOs. The Director may allow applicants to submit sampling data for only one outfall on a case-by-case basis, where the applicant has two or more outfalls with substantially identical effluent. The Director may also allow applicants to composite samples from one or more outfalls that discharge into the same mixing zone. For POTWs applying prior to commencement of discharge, data shall be submitted no later than 24 months after the commencement of discharge;</p> </div> <div id="p-122.21(j)(4)(ii)"> <p class="indent-3" data-title="122.21(j)(4)(ii)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>ii<span class="paren">)</span></span> All applicants must sample and analyze for the pollutants listed in appendix J, Table 1A of this part;</p> </div> <div id="p-122.21(j)(4)(iii)"> <p class="indent-3" data-title="122.21(j)(4)(iii)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>iii<span class="paren">)</span></span> All applicants with a design flow greater than or equal to 0.1 mgd must sample and analyze for the pollutants listed in appendix J, Table 1 of this part. Facilities that do not use chlorine for disinfection, do not use chlorine elsewhere in the treatment process, and have no reasonable potential to discharge chlorine in their effluent may delete chlorine from Table 1;</p> </div> <div id="p-122.21(j)(4)(iv)"> <p class="indent-3" data-title="122.21(j)(4)(iv)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>iv<span class="paren">)</span></span> The following applicants must sample and analyze for the pollutants listed in appendix J, Table 2 of this part, and for any other pollutants for which the State or EPA have established water quality standards applicable to the receiving waters:</p> <div id="p-122.21(j)(4)(iv)(A)"> <p class="indent-4" data-title="122.21(j)(4)(iv)(A)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>A<span class="paren">)</span></span> All POTWs with a design flow rate equal to or greater than one million gallons per day;</p> </div> <div id="p-122.21(j)(4)(iv)(B)"> <p class="indent-4" data-title="122.21(j)(4)(iv)(B)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>B<span class="paren">)</span></span> All POTWs with approved pretreatment programs or POTWs required to develop a pretreatment program;</p> </div> <div id="p-122.21(j)(4)(iv)(C)"> <p class="indent-4" data-title="122.21(j)(4)(iv)(C)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>C<span class="paren">)</span></span> Other POTWs, as required by the Director;</p> </div> </div> <div id="p-122.21(j)(4)(v)"> <p class="indent-3" data-title="122.21(j)(4)(v)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>v<span class="paren">)</span></span> The Director should require sampling for additional pollutants, as appropriate, on a case-by-case basis;</p> </div> <div id="p-122.21(j)(4)(vi)"> <p class="indent-3" data-title="122.21(j)(4)(vi)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>vi<span class="paren">)</span></span> Applicants must provide data from a minimum of three samples taken within four and one-half years prior to the date of the permit application. Samples must be representative of the seasonal variation in the discharge from each outfall. Existing data may be used, if available, in lieu of sampling done solely for the purpose of this application. The Director should require additional samples, as appropriate, on a case-by-case basis.</p> </div> <div id="p-122.21(j)(4)(vii)"> <p class="indent-3" data-title="122.21(j)(4)(vii)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>vii<span class="paren">)</span></span> All existing data for pollutants specified in <a href="/current/title-40/section-122.21#p-122.21(j)(4)(ii)" class="cfr external">paragraphs (j)(4)(ii)</a> through <a href="/current/title-40/section-122.21#p-122.21(j)(4)(v)" class="cfr external">(v)</a> of this section that is collected within four and one-half years of the application must be included in the pollutant data summary submitted by the applicant. If, however, the applicant samples for a specific pollutant on a monthly or more frequent basis, it is only necessary, for such pollutant, to summarize all data collected within one year of the application.</p> </div> <div id="p-122.21(j)(4)(viii)"> <p class="indent-3" data-title="122.21(j)(4)(viii)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>viii<span class="paren">)</span></span> Applicants must collect samples of effluent and analyze such samples for pollutants in accordance with analytical methods approved under <a href="/current/title-40/part-136" class="cfr external">40 CFR Part 136</a> unless an alternative is specified in the existing NPDES permit. When analysis of pH, temperature, cyanide, total phenols, residual chlorine, oil and grease, fecal coliform (including <em>E. coli</em>), or volatile organics is required in <a href="/current/title-40/section-122.21#p-122.21(j)(4)(ii)" class="cfr external">paragraphs (j)(4)(ii)</a> through <a href="/current/title-40/section-122.21#p-122.21(j)(4)(iv)" class="cfr external">(iv)</a> of this section, grab samples must be collected for those pollutants. For all other pollutants, 24-hour composite samples must be used. For a composite sample, only one analysis of the composite of aliquots is required.</p> </div> <div id="p-122.21(j)(4)(ix)"> <p class="indent-3" data-title="122.21(j)(4)(ix)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>ix<span class="paren">)</span></span> The effluent monitoring data provided must include at least the following information for each parameter:</p> <div id="p-122.21(j)(4)(ix)(A)"> <p class="indent-4" data-title="122.21(j)(4)(ix)(A)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>A<span class="paren">)</span></span> Maximum daily discharge, expressed as concentration or mass, based upon actual sample values;</p> </div> <div id="p-122.21(j)(4)(ix)(B)"> <p class="indent-4" data-title="122.21(j)(4)(ix)(B)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>B<span class="paren">)</span></span> Average daily discharge for all samples, expressed as concentration or mass, and the number of samples used to obtain this value;</p> </div> <div id="p-122.21(j)(4)(ix)(C)"> <p class="indent-4" data-title="122.21(j)(4)(ix)(C)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>C<span class="paren">)</span></span> The analytical method used; and</p> </div> <div id="p-122.21(j)(4)(ix)(D)"> <p class="indent-4" data-title="122.21(j)(4)(ix)(D)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>D<span class="paren">)</span></span> The threshold level (i.e., method detection limit, minimum level, or other designated method endpoints) for the analytical method used.</p> </div> </div> <div id="p-122.21(j)(4)(x)"> <p class="indent-3" data-title="122.21(j)(4)(x)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>x<span class="paren">)</span></span> Unless otherwise required by the Director, metals must be reported as total recoverable.</p> </div> </div> <div id="p-122.21(j)(5)"> <p class="indent-2" data-title="122.21(j)(5)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>5<span class="paren">)</span></span> <em class="paragraph-heading">Effluent monitoring for whole effluent toxicity.</em> </p> <div id="p-122.21(j)(5)(i)"> <p class="indent-3" data-title="122.21(j)(5)(i)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>i<span class="paren">)</span></span> All applicants must provide an identification of any whole effluent toxicity tests conducted during the four and one-half years prior to the date of the application on any of the applicant's discharges or on any receiving water near the discharge. For POTWs applying prior to commencement of discharge, data shall be submitted no later than 24 months after the commencement of discharge.</p> </div> <div id="p-122.21(j)(5)(ii)"> <p class="indent-3" data-title="122.21(j)(5)(ii)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>ii<span class="paren">)</span></span> As provided in paragraphs (j)(5)(iii)-(ix) of this section, the following applicants must submit to the Director the results of valid whole effluent toxicity tests for acute or chronic toxicity for samples taken from each outfall through which effluent is discharged to surface waters, except for combined sewer overflows:</p> <div id="p-122.21(j)(5)(ii)(A)"> <p class="indent-4" data-title="122.21(j)(5)(ii)(A)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>A<span class="paren">)</span></span> All POTWs with design flow rates greater than or equal to one million gallons per day;</p> </div> <div id="p-122.21(j)(5)(ii)(B)"> <p class="indent-4" data-title="122.21(j)(5)(ii)(B)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>B<span class="paren">)</span></span> All POTWs with approved pretreatment programs or POTWs required to develop a pretreatment program;</p> </div> <div id="p-122.21(j)(5)(ii)(C)"> <p class="indent-4" data-title="122.21(j)(5)(ii)(C)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>C<span class="paren">)</span></span> Other POTWs, as required by the Director, based on consideration of the following factors:</p> <div id="p-122.21(j)(5)(ii)(C)(1)"> <p class="indent-5" data-title="122.21(j)(5)(ii)(C)(<em>1</em>)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span><em>1</em><span class="paren">)</span></span> The variability of the pollutants or pollutant parameters in the POTW effluent (based on chemical-specific information, the type of treatment plant, and types of industrial contributors);</p> </div> <div id="p-122.21(j)(5)(ii)(C)(2)"> <p class="indent-5" data-title="122.21(j)(5)(ii)(C)(<em>2</em>)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span><em>2</em><span class="paren">)</span></span> The ratio of effluent flow to receiving stream flow;</p> </div> <div id="p-122.21(j)(5)(ii)(C)(3)"> <p class="indent-5" data-title="122.21(j)(5)(ii)(C)(<em>3</em>)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span><em>3</em><span class="paren">)</span></span> Existing controls on point or non-point sources, including total maximum daily load calculations for the receiving stream segment and the relative contribution of the POTW;</p> </div> <div id="p-122.21(j)(5)(ii)(C)(4)"> <p class="indent-5" data-title="122.21(j)(5)(ii)(C)(<em>4</em>)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span><em>4</em><span class="paren">)</span></span> Receiving stream characteristics, including possible or known water quality impairment, and whether the POTW discharges to a coastal water, one of the Great Lakes, or a water designated as an outstanding natural resource water; or</p> </div> <div id="p-122.21(j)(5)(ii)(C)(5)"> <p class="indent-5" data-title="122.21(j)(5)(ii)(C)(<em>5</em>)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span><em>5</em><span class="paren">)</span></span> Other considerations (including, but not limited to, the history of toxic impacts and compliance problems at the POTW) that the Director determines could cause or contribute to adverse water quality impacts.</p> </div> </div> </div> <div id="p-122.21(j)(5)(iii)"> <p class="indent-3" data-title="122.21(j)(5)(iii)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>iii<span class="paren">)</span></span> Where the POTW has two or more outfalls with substantially identical effluent discharging to the same receiving stream segment, the Director may allow applicants to submit whole effluent toxicity data for only one outfall on a case-by-case basis. The Director may also allow applicants to composite samples from one or more outfalls that discharge into the same mixing zone.</p> </div> <div id="p-122.21(j)(5)(iv)"> <p class="indent-3" data-title="122.21(j)(5)(iv)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>iv<span class="paren">)</span></span> Each applicant required to perform whole effluent toxicity testing pursuant to <a href="/current/title-40/section-122.21#p-122.21(j)(5)(ii)" class="cfr external">paragraph (j)(5)(ii)</a> of this section must provide:</p> <div id="p-122.21(j)(5)(iv)(A)"> <p class="indent-4" data-title="122.21(j)(5)(iv)(A)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>A<span class="paren">)</span></span> Results of a minimum of four quarterly tests for a year, from the year preceding the permit application; or</p> </div> <div id="p-122.21(j)(5)(iv)(B)"> <p class="indent-4" data-title="122.21(j)(5)(iv)(B)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>B<span class="paren">)</span></span> Results from four tests performed at least annually in the four and one half year period prior to the application, provided the results show no appreciable toxicity using a safety factor determined by the permitting authority.</p> </div> </div> <div id="p-122.21(j)(5)(v)"> <p class="indent-3" data-title="122.21(j)(5)(v)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>v<span class="paren">)</span></span> Applicants must conduct tests with multiple species (no less than two species; e.g., fish, invertebrate, plant), and test for acute or chronic toxicity, depending on the range of receiving water dilution. EPA recommends that applicants conduct acute or chronic testing based on the following dilutions:</p> <div id="p-122.21(j)(5)(v)(A)"> <p class="indent-4" data-title="122.21(j)(5)(v)(A)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>A<span class="paren">)</span></span> Acute toxicity testing if the dilution of the effluent is greater than 1000:1 at the edge of the mixing zone;</p> </div> <div id="p-122.21(j)(5)(v)(B)"> <p class="indent-4" data-title="122.21(j)(5)(v)(B)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>B<span class="paren">)</span></span> Acute or chronic toxicity testing if the dilution of the effluent is between 100:1 and 1000:1 at the edge of the mixing zone. Acute testing may be more appropriate at the higher end of this range (1000:1), and chronic testing may be more appropriate at the lower end of this range (100:1); and</p> </div> <div id="p-122.21(j)(5)(v)(C)"> <p class="indent-4" data-title="122.21(j)(5)(v)(C)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>C<span class="paren">)</span></span> Chronic testing if the dilution of the effluent is less than 100:1 at the edge of the mixing zone.</p> </div> </div> <div id="p-122.21(j)(5)(vi)"> <p class="indent-3" data-title="122.21(j)(5)(vi)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>vi<span class="paren">)</span></span> Each applicant required to perform whole effluent toxicity testing pursuant to <a href="/current/title-40/section-122.21#p-122.21(j)(5)(ii)" class="cfr external">paragraph (j)(5)(ii)</a> of this section must provide the number of chronic or acute whole effluent toxicity tests that have been conducted since the last permit reissuance.</p> </div> <div id="p-122.21(j)(5)(vii)"> <p class="indent-3" data-title="122.21(j)(5)(vii)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>vii<span class="paren">)</span></span> Applicants must provide the results using the form provided by the Director, or test summaries if available and comprehensive, for each whole effluent toxicity test conducted pursuant to <a href="/current/title-40/section-122.21#p-122.21(j)(5)(ii)" class="cfr external">paragraph (j)(5)(ii)</a> of this section for which such information has not been reported previously to the Director.</p> </div> <div id="p-122.21(j)(5)(viii)"> <p class="indent-3" data-title="122.21(j)(5)(viii)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>viii<span class="paren">)</span></span> Whole effluent toxicity testing conducted pursuant to <a href="/current/title-40/section-122.21#p-122.21(j)(5)(ii)" class="cfr external">paragraph (j)(5)(ii)</a> of this section must be conducted using methods approved under <a href="/current/title-40/part-136" class="cfr external">40 CFR part 136</a>. West coast facilities in Washington, Oregon, California, Alaska, Hawaii, and the Pacific Territories are exempted from <a href="/current/title-40/part-136" class="cfr external">40 CFR part 136</a> chronic methods and must use alternative guidance as directed by the permitting authority.</p> </div> <div id="p-122.21(j)(5)(ix)"> <p class="indent-3" data-title="122.21(j)(5)(ix)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>ix<span class="paren">)</span></span> For whole effluent toxicity data submitted to the Director within four and one-half years prior to the date of the application, applicants must provide the dates on which the data were submitted and a summary of the results.</p> </div> <div id="p-122.21(j)(5)(x)"> <p class="indent-3" data-title="122.21(j)(5)(x)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>x<span class="paren">)</span></span> Each POTW required to perform whole effluent toxicity testing pursuant to <a href="/current/title-40/section-122.21#p-122.21(j)(5)(ii)" class="cfr external">paragraph (j)(5)(ii)</a> of this section must provide any information on the cause of toxicity and written details of any toxicity reduction evaluation conducted, if any whole effluent toxicity test conducted within the past four and one-half years revealed toxicity.</p> </div> </div> <div id="p-122.21(j)(6)"> <p class="indent-2" data-title="122.21(j)(6)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>6<span class="paren">)</span></span> <em class="paragraph-heading">Industrial discharges.</em> Applicants must submit the following information about industrial discharges to the POTW:</p> <div id="p-122.21(j)(6)(i)"> <p class="indent-3" data-title="122.21(j)(6)(i)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>i<span class="paren">)</span></span> Number of significant industrial users (SIUs) and non-significant categorical industrial users (NSCIUs), as defined at <a href="/current/title-40/section-403.3#p-403.3(v)" class="cfr external">40 CFR 403.3(v)</a>, including SIUs and NSCIUs that truck or haul waste, discharging to the POTW; and</p> </div> <div id="p-122.21(j)(6)(ii)"> <p class="indent-3" data-title="122.21(j)(6)(ii)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>ii<span class="paren">)</span></span> POTWs with one or more SIUs shall provide the following information for each SIU, as defined at <a href="/current/title-40/section-403.3#p-403.3(v)" class="cfr external">40 CFR 403.3(v)</a>, that discharges to the POTW:</p> <div id="p-122.21(j)(6)(ii)(A)"> <p class="indent-4" data-title="122.21(j)(6)(ii)(A)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>A<span class="paren">)</span></span> Name and mailing address;</p> </div> <div id="p-122.21(j)(6)(ii)(B)"> <p class="indent-4" data-title="122.21(j)(6)(ii)(B)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>B<span class="paren">)</span></span> Description of all industrial processes that affect or contribute to the SIU's discharge;</p> </div> <div id="p-122.21(j)(6)(ii)(C)"> <p class="indent-4" data-title="122.21(j)(6)(ii)(C)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>C<span class="paren">)</span></span> Principal products and raw materials of the SIU that affect or contribute to the SIU's discharge;</p> </div> <div id="p-122.21(j)(6)(ii)(D)"> <p class="indent-4" data-title="122.21(j)(6)(ii)(D)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>D<span class="paren">)</span></span> Average daily volume of wastewater discharged, indicating the amount attributable to process flow and non-process flow;</p> </div> <div id="p-122.21(j)(6)(ii)(E)"> <p class="indent-4" data-title="122.21(j)(6)(ii)(E)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>E<span class="paren">)</span></span> Whether the SIU is subject to local limits;</p> </div> <div id="p-122.21(j)(6)(ii)(F)"> <p class="indent-4" data-title="122.21(j)(6)(ii)(F)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>F<span class="paren">)</span></span> Whether the SIU is subject to categorical standards, and if so, under which category(ies) and subcategory(ies); and</p> </div> <div id="p-122.21(j)(6)(ii)(G)"> <p class="indent-4" data-title="122.21(j)(6)(ii)(G)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>G<span class="paren">)</span></span> Whether any problems at the POTW (e.g., upsets, pass through, interference) have been attributed to the SIU in the past four and one-half years.</p> </div> </div> <div id="p-122.21(j)(6)(iii)"> <p class="indent-3" data-title="122.21(j)(6)(iii)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>iii<span class="paren">)</span></span> The information required in <a href="/current/title-40/section-122.21#p-122.21(j)(6)(i)" class="cfr external">paragraphs (j)(6)(i)</a> and <a href="/current/title-40/section-122.21#p-122.21(j)(6)(ii)" class="cfr external">(ii)</a> of this section may be waived by the Director for POTWs with pretreatment programs if the applicant has submitted either of the following that contain information substantially identical to that required in <a href="/current/title-40/section-122.21#p-122.21(j)(6)(i)" class="cfr external">paragraphs (j)(6)(i)</a> and <a href="/current/title-40/section-122.21#p-122.21(j)(6)(ii)" class="cfr external">(ii)</a> of this section.</p> <div id="p-122.21(j)(6)(iii)(A)"> <p class="indent-4" data-title="122.21(j)(6)(iii)(A)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>A<span class="paren">)</span></span> An annual report submitted within one year of the application; or</p> </div> <div id="p-122.21(j)(6)(iii)(B)"> <p class="indent-4" data-title="122.21(j)(6)(iii)(B)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>B<span class="paren">)</span></span> A pretreatment program;</p> </div> </div> </div> <div id="p-122.21(j)(7)"> <p class="indent-2" data-title="122.21(j)(7)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>7<span class="paren">)</span></span> <em class="paragraph-heading">Discharges from hazardous waste generators and from waste cleanup or remediation sites.</em> POTWs receiving Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA), Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (CERCLA), or RCRA Corrective Action wastes or wastes generated at another type of cleanup or remediation site must provide the following information:</p> <div id="p-122.21(j)(7)(i)"> <p class="indent-3" data-title="122.21(j)(7)(i)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>i<span class="paren">)</span></span> If the POTW receives, or has been notified that it will receive, by truck, rail, or dedicated pipe any wastes that are regulated as RCRA hazardous wastes pursuant to <a href="/current/title-40/part-261" class="cfr external">40 CFR part 261</a>, the applicant must report the following:</p> <div id="p-122.21(j)(7)(i)(A)"> <p class="indent-4" data-title="122.21(j)(7)(i)(A)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>A<span class="paren">)</span></span> The method by which the waste is received (i.e., whether by truck, rail, or dedicated pipe); and</p> </div> <div id="p-122.21(j)(7)(i)(B)"> <p class="indent-4" data-title="122.21(j)(7)(i)(B)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>B<span class="paren">)</span></span> The hazardous waste number and amount received annually of each hazardous waste;</p> </div> </div> <div id="p-122.21(j)(7)(ii)"> <p class="indent-3" data-title="122.21(j)(7)(ii)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>ii<span class="paren">)</span></span> If the POTW receives, or has been notified that it will receive, wastewaters that originate from remedial activities, including those undertaken pursuant to CERCLA and sections 3004(u) or 3008(h) of RCRA, the applicant must report the following:</p> <div id="p-122.21(j)(7)(ii)(A)"> <p class="indent-4" data-title="122.21(j)(7)(ii)(A)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>A<span class="paren">)</span></span> The identity and description of the site(s) or facility(ies) at which the wastewater originates;</p> </div> <div id="p-122.21(j)(7)(ii)(B)"> <p class="indent-4" data-title="122.21(j)(7)(ii)(B)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>B<span class="paren">)</span></span> The identities of the wastewater's hazardous constituents, as listed in appendix VIII of <a href="/current/title-40/part-261" class="cfr external">part 261 of this chapter</a>; if known; and</p> </div> <div id="p-122.21(j)(7)(ii)(C)"> <p class="indent-4" data-title="122.21(j)(7)(ii)(C)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>C<span class="paren">)</span></span> The extent of treatment, if any, the wastewater receives or will receive before entering the POTW;</p> </div> </div> <div id="p-122.21(j)(7)(iii)"> <p class="indent-3" data-title="122.21(j)(7)(iii)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>iii<span class="paren">)</span></span> Applicants are exempt from the requirements of <a href="/current/title-40/section-122.21#p-122.21(j)(7)(ii)" class="cfr external">paragraph (j)(7)(ii)</a> of this section if they receive no more than fifteen kilograms per month of hazardous wastes, unless the wastes are acute hazardous wastes as specified in <a href="/current/title-40/section-261.30#p-261.30(d)" class="cfr external">40 CFR 261.30(d)</a> and <a href="/current/title-40/section-261.33#p-261.33(e)" class="cfr external">261.33(e)</a>.</p> </div> </div> <div id="p-122.21(j)(8)"> <p class="indent-2" data-title="122.21(j)(8)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>8<span class="paren">)</span></span> <em class="paragraph-heading">Combined sewer overflows.</em> Each applicant with combined sewer systems must provide the following information:</p> <div id="p-122.21(j)(8)(i)"> <p class="indent-3" data-title="122.21(j)(8)(i)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>i<span class="paren">)</span></span> <em class="paragraph-heading">Combined sewer system information.</em> The following information regarding the combined sewer system:</p> <div id="p-122.21(j)(8)(i)(A)"> <p class="indent-4" data-title="122.21(j)(8)(i)(A)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>A<span class="paren">)</span></span> <em class="paragraph-heading">System map.</em> A map indicating the location of the following:</p> <div id="p-122.21(j)(8)(i)(A)(1)"> <p class="indent-5" data-title="122.21(j)(8)(i)(A)(<em>1</em>)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span><em>1</em><span class="paren">)</span></span> All CSO discharge points;</p> </div> <div id="p-122.21(j)(8)(i)(A)(2)"> <p class="indent-5" data-title="122.21(j)(8)(i)(A)(<em>2</em>)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span><em>2</em><span class="paren">)</span></span> Sensitive use areas potentially affected by CSOs (e.g., beaches, drinking water supplies, shellfish beds, sensitive aquatic ecosystems, and outstanding national resource waters); and</p> </div> <div id="p-122.21(j)(8)(i)(A)(3)"> <p class="indent-5" data-title="122.21(j)(8)(i)(A)(<em>3</em>)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span><em>3</em><span class="paren">)</span></span> Waters supporting threatened and endangered species potentially affected by CSOs; and</p> </div> </div> <div id="p-122.21(j)(8)(i)(B)"> <p class="indent-4" data-title="122.21(j)(8)(i)(B)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>B<span class="paren">)</span></span> <em class="paragraph-heading">System diagram.</em> A diagram of the combined sewer collection system that includes the following information:</p> <div id="p-122.21(j)(8)(i)(B)(1)"> <p class="indent-5" data-title="122.21(j)(8)(i)(B)(<em>1</em>)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span><em>1</em><span class="paren">)</span></span> The location of major sewer trunk lines, both combined and separate sanitary;</p> </div> <div id="p-122.21(j)(8)(i)(B)(2)"> <p class="indent-5" data-title="122.21(j)(8)(i)(B)(<em>2</em>)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span><em>2</em><span class="paren">)</span></span> The locations of points where separate sanitary sewers feed into the combined sewer system;</p> </div> <div id="p-122.21(j)(8)(i)(B)(3)"> <p class="indent-5" data-title="122.21(j)(8)(i)(B)(<em>3</em>)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span><em>3</em><span class="paren">)</span></span> In-line and off-line storage structures;</p> </div> <div id="p-122.21(j)(8)(i)(B)(4)"> <p class="indent-5" data-title="122.21(j)(8)(i)(B)(<em>4</em>)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span><em>4</em><span class="paren">)</span></span> The locations of flow-regulating devices; and</p> </div> <div id="p-122.21(j)(8)(i)(B)(5)"> <p class="indent-5" data-title="122.21(j)(8)(i)(B)(<em>5</em>)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span><em>5</em><span class="paren">)</span></span> The locations of pump stations;</p> </div> </div> </div> <div id="p-122.21(j)(8)(ii)"> <p class="indent-3" data-title="122.21(j)(8)(ii)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>ii<span class="paren">)</span></span> <em class="paragraph-heading">Information on CSO outfalls.</em> The following information for each CSO discharge point covered by the permit application:</p> <div id="p-122.21(j)(8)(ii)(A)"> <p class="indent-4" data-title="122.21(j)(8)(ii)(A)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>A<span class="paren">)</span></span> <em class="paragraph-heading">Description of outfall.</em> The following information on each outfall:</p> <div id="p-122.21(j)(8)(ii)(A)(1)"> <p class="indent-5" data-title="122.21(j)(8)(ii)(A)(<em>1</em>)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span><em>1</em><span class="paren">)</span></span> Outfall number;</p> </div> <div id="p-122.21(j)(8)(ii)(A)(2)"> <p class="indent-5" data-title="122.21(j)(8)(ii)(A)(<em>2</em>)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span><em>2</em><span class="paren">)</span></span> State, county, and city or town in which outfall is located;</p> </div> <div id="p-122.21(j)(8)(ii)(A)(3)"> <p class="indent-5" data-title="122.21(j)(8)(ii)(A)(<em>3</em>)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span><em>3</em><span class="paren">)</span></span> Latitude and longitude, to the nearest second; and</p> </div> <div id="p-122.21(j)(8)(ii)(A)(4)"> <p class="indent-5" data-title="122.21(j)(8)(ii)(A)(<em>4</em>)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span><em>4</em><span class="paren">)</span></span> Distance from shore and depth below surface;</p> </div> <div id="p-122.21(j)(8)(ii)(A)(5)"> <p class="indent-5" data-title="122.21(j)(8)(ii)(A)(<em>5</em>)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span><em>5</em><span class="paren">)</span></span> Whether the applicant monitored any of the following in the past year for this CSO:</p> <div id="p-122.21(j)(8)(ii)(A)(5)(i)"> <p class="indent-6" data-title="122.21(j)(8)(ii)(A)(<em>5</em>)(<em>i</em>)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span><em>i</em><span class="paren">)</span></span> Rainfall;</p> </div> <div id="p-122.21(j)(8)(ii)(A)(5)(ii)"> <p class="indent-6" data-title="122.21(j)(8)(ii)(A)(<em>5</em>)(<em>ii</em>)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span><em>ii</em><span class="paren">)</span></span> CSO flow volume;</p> </div> <div id="p-122.21(j)(8)(ii)(A)(5)(iii)"> <p class="indent-6" data-title="122.21(j)(8)(ii)(A)(<em>5</em>)(<em>iii</em>)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span><em>iii</em><span class="paren">)</span></span> CSO pollutant concentrations;</p> </div> <div id="p-122.21(j)(8)(ii)(A)(5)(iv)"> <p class="indent-6" data-title="122.21(j)(8)(ii)(A)(<em>5</em>)(<em>iv</em>)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span><em>iv</em><span class="paren">)</span></span> Receiving water quality;</p> </div> <div id="p-122.21(j)(8)(ii)(A)(5)(v)"> <p class="indent-6" data-title="122.21(j)(8)(ii)(A)(<em>5</em>)(<em>v</em>)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span><em>v</em><span class="paren">)</span></span> CSO frequency; and</p> </div> </div> <div id="p-122.21(j)(8)(ii)(A)(6)"> <p class="indent-5" data-title="122.21(j)(8)(ii)(A)(<em>6</em>)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span><em>6</em><span class="paren">)</span></span> The number of storm events monitored in the past year;</p> </div> </div> <div id="p-122.21(j)(8)(ii)(B)"> <p class="indent-4" data-title="122.21(j)(8)(ii)(B)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>B<span class="paren">)</span></span> <em class="paragraph-heading">CSO events.</em> The following information about CSO overflows from each outfall:</p> <div id="p-122.21(j)(8)(ii)(B)(1)"> <p class="indent-5" data-title="122.21(j)(8)(ii)(B)(<em>1</em>)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span><em>1</em><span class="paren">)</span></span> The number of events in the past year;</p> </div> <div id="p-122.21(j)(8)(ii)(B)(2)"> <p class="indent-5" data-title="122.21(j)(8)(ii)(B)(<em>2</em>)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span><em>2</em><span class="paren">)</span></span> The average duration per event, if available;</p> </div> <div id="p-122.21(j)(8)(ii)(B)(3)"> <p class="indent-5" data-title="122.21(j)(8)(ii)(B)(<em>3</em>)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span><em>3</em><span class="paren">)</span></span> The average volume per CSO event, if available; and</p> </div> <div id="p-122.21(j)(8)(ii)(B)(4)"> <p class="indent-5" data-title="122.21(j)(8)(ii)(B)(<em>4</em>)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span><em>4</em><span class="paren">)</span></span> The minimum rainfall that caused a CSO event, if available, in the last year;</p> </div> </div> <div id="p-122.21(j)(8)(ii)(C)"> <p class="indent-4" data-title="122.21(j)(8)(ii)(C)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>C<span class="paren">)</span></span> <em class="paragraph-heading">Description of receiving waters.</em> The following information about receiving waters:</p> <div id="p-122.21(j)(8)(ii)(C)(1)"> <p class="indent-5" data-title="122.21(j)(8)(ii)(C)(<em>1</em>)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span><em>1</em><span class="paren">)</span></span> Name of receiving water;</p> </div> <div id="p-122.21(j)(8)(ii)(C)(2)"> <p class="indent-5" data-title="122.21(j)(8)(ii)(C)(<em>2</em>)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span><em>2</em><span class="paren">)</span></span> Name of watershed/stream system and the United States Soil Conservation Service watershed (14-digit) code (if known); and</p> </div> <div id="p-122.21(j)(8)(ii)(C)(3)"> <p class="indent-5" data-title="122.21(j)(8)(ii)(C)(<em>3</em>)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span><em>3</em><span class="paren">)</span></span> Name of State Management/River Basin and the United States Geological Survey hydrologic cataloging unit (8-digit) code (if known); and</p> </div> </div> <div id="p-122.21(j)(8)(ii)(D)"> <p class="indent-4" data-title="122.21(j)(8)(ii)(D)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>D<span class="paren">)</span></span> <em class="paragraph-heading">CSO operations.</em> A description of any known water quality impacts on the receiving water caused by the CSO (e.g., permanent or intermittent beach closings, permanent or intermittent shellfish bed closings, fish kills, fish advisories, other recreational loss, or exceedance of any applicable State water quality standard);</p> </div> </div> <div id="p-122.21(j)(8)(iii)"> <p class="indent-3" data-title="122.21(j)(8)(iii)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>iii<span class="paren">)</span></span> <em class="paragraph-heading">Public notification plan for CSO discharges to the Great Lakes Basin.</em> Each permittee authorized to discharge a combined sewer overflow to the Great Lakes Basin as defined in <a href="/current/title-40/section-122.2" class="cfr external">§ 122.2</a> must submit a public notification plan developed in accordance with <a href="/current/title-40/section-122.38" class="cfr external">§ 122.38</a> as part of its permit application. The public notification plan shall describe any significant updates to the plan that may have occurred since the last plan submission.</p> </div> </div> <div id="p-122.21(j)(9)"> <p class="indent-2" data-title="122.21(j)(9)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>9<span class="paren">)</span></span> <em class="paragraph-heading">Contractors.</em> All applicants must provide the name, mailing address, telephone number, electronic mail address and responsibilities of all contractors responsible for any operational or maintenance aspects of the facility; and</p> </div> <div id="p-122.21(j)(10)"> <p class="indent-2" data-title="122.21(j)(10)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>10<span class="paren">)</span></span> <em class="paragraph-heading">Signature.</em> All applications must be signed by a certifying official in compliance with <a href="/current/title-40/section-122.22" class="cfr external">§ 122.22</a>.</p> </div> </div> <div id="p-122.21(k)"> <p class="indent-1" data-title="122.21(k)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>k<span class="paren">)</span></span> <em class="paragraph-heading">Application requirements for new sources and new discharges.</em> New manufacturing, commercial, mining and silvicultural dischargers applying for NPDES permits (except for new discharges of facilities subject to the requirements of <a href="/current/title-40/section-122.21#p-122.21(h)" class="cfr external">paragraph (h)</a> of this section or new discharges of storm water associated with industrial activity which are subject to the requirements of <a href="/current/title-40/section-122.26#p-122.26(c)(1)" class="cfr external">§ 122.26(c)(1)</a> and this section (except as provided by <a href="/current/title-40/section-122.26#p-122.26(c)(1)(ii)" class="cfr external">§ 122.26(c)(1)(ii)</a>) shall provide the following information to the Director, using the application forms provided by the Director:</p> <div id="p-122.21(k)(1)"> <p class="indent-2" data-title="122.21(k)(1)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>1<span class="paren">)</span></span> <em class="paragraph-heading">Expected outfall location.</em> The latitude and longitude to the nearest 15 seconds and the name of the receiving water.</p> </div> <div id="p-122.21(k)(2)"> <p class="indent-2" data-title="122.21(k)(2)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>2<span class="paren">)</span></span> <em class="paragraph-heading">Discharge dates.</em> The expected date of commencement of discharge.</p> </div> <div id="p-122.21(k)(3)"> <p class="indent-2" data-title="122.21(k)(3)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>3<span class="paren">)</span></span> <em class="paragraph-heading">Flows, sources of pollution, and treatment technologies</em> —</p> <div id="p-122.21(k)(3)(i)"> <p class="indent-3" data-title="122.21(k)(3)(i)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>i<span class="paren">)</span></span> <em class="paragraph-heading">Expected treatment of wastewater.</em> Description of the treatment that the wastewater will receive, along with all operations contributing wastewater to the effluent, average flow contributed by each operation, and the ultimate disposal of any solid or liquid wastes not discharged.</p> </div> <div id="p-122.21(k)(3)(ii)"> <p class="indent-3" data-title="122.21(k)(3)(ii)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>ii<span class="paren">)</span></span> <em class="paragraph-heading">Line drawing.</em> A line drawing of the water flow through the facility with a water balance as described in <a href="/current/title-40/section-122.21#p-122.21(g)(2)" class="cfr external">§ 122.21(g)(2)</a>.</p> </div> <div id="p-122.21(k)(3)(iii)"> <p class="indent-3" data-title="122.21(k)(3)(iii)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>iii<span class="paren">)</span></span> <em class="paragraph-heading">Intermittent flows.</em> If any of the expected discharges will be intermittent or seasonal, a description of the frequency, duration and maximum daily flow rate of each discharge occurrence (except for stormwater runoff, spillage, or leaks).</p> </div> </div> <div id="p-122.21(k)(4)"> <p class="indent-2" data-title="122.21(k)(4)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>4<span class="paren">)</span></span> <em class="paragraph-heading">Production.</em> If a new source performance standard promulgated under section 306 of CWA or an effluent limitation guideline applies to the applicant and is expressed in terms of production (or other measure of operation), a reasonable measure of the applicant's expected actual production reported in the units used in the applicable effluent guideline or new source performance standard as required by <a href="/current/title-40/section-122.45#p-122.45(b)(2)" class="cfr external">§ 122.45(b)(2)</a> for each of the first three years. Alternative estimates may also be submitted if production is likely to vary.</p> </div> <div id="p-122.21(k)(5)"> <p class="indent-2" data-title="122.21(k)(5)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>5<span class="paren">)</span></span> <em class="paragraph-heading">Effluent characteristics.</em> The requirements in <a href="/current/title-40/section-122.21#p-122.21(h)(4)(i)" class="cfr external">paragraphs (h)(4)(i)</a>, <a href="/current/title-40/section-122.21#p-122.21(h)(4)(ii)" class="cfr external">(ii)</a>, and <a href="/current/title-40/section-122.21#p-122.21(h)(4)(iii)" class="cfr external">(iii)</a> of this section that an applicant must provide estimates of certain pollutants expected to be present do not apply to pollutants present in a discharge solely as a result of their presence in intake water; however, an applicant must report such pollutants as present. Net credits may be provided for the presence of pollutants in intake water if the requirements of <a href="/current/title-40/section-122.45#p-122.45(g)" class="cfr external">§ 122.45(g)</a> are met. All levels (except for discharge flow, temperature, and pH) must be estimated as concentration and as total mass.</p> <div id="p-122.21(k)(5)(i)"> <p class="indent-3" data-title="122.21(k)(5)(i)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>i<span class="paren">)</span></span> Each applicant must report estimated daily maximum, daily average, and source of information for each outfall for the following pollutants or parameters. The Director may waive the reporting requirements for any of these pollutants and parameters if the applicant submits a request for such a waiver before or with his application which demonstrates that information adequate to support issuance of the permit can be obtained through less stringent reporting requirements.</p> <div id="p-122.21(k)(5)(i)(A)"> <p class="indent-4" data-title="122.21(k)(5)(i)(A)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>A<span class="paren">)</span></span> Biochemical Oxygen Demand (BOD).</p> </div> <div id="p-122.21(k)(5)(i)(B)"> <p class="indent-4" data-title="122.21(k)(5)(i)(B)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>B<span class="paren">)</span></span> Chemical Oxygen Demand (COD).</p> </div> <div id="p-122.21(k)(5)(i)(C)"> <p class="indent-4" data-title="122.21(k)(5)(i)(C)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>C<span class="paren">)</span></span> Total Organic Carbon (TOC).</p> </div> <div id="p-122.21(k)(5)(i)(D)"> <p class="indent-4" data-title="122.21(k)(5)(i)(D)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>D<span class="paren">)</span></span> Total Suspended Solids (TSS).</p> </div> <div id="p-122.21(k)(5)(i)(E)"> <p class="indent-4" data-title="122.21(k)(5)(i)(E)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>E<span class="paren">)</span></span> Flow.</p> </div> <div id="p-122.21(k)(5)(i)(F)"> <p class="indent-4" data-title="122.21(k)(5)(i)(F)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>F<span class="paren">)</span></span> Ammonia (as N).</p> </div> <div id="p-122.21(k)(5)(i)(G)"> <p class="indent-4" data-title="122.21(k)(5)(i)(G)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>G<span class="paren">)</span></span> Temperature (winter and summer).</p> </div> <div id="p-122.21(k)(5)(i)(H)"> <p class="indent-4" data-title="122.21(k)(5)(i)(H)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>H<span class="paren">)</span></span> pH.</p> </div> </div> <div id="p-122.21(k)(5)(ii)"> <p class="indent-3" data-title="122.21(k)(5)(ii)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>ii<span class="paren">)</span></span> Each applicant must report estimated daily maximum, daily average, and source of information for each outfall for the following pollutants, if the applicant knows or has reason to believe they will be present or if they are limited by an effluent limitation guideline or new source performance standard either directly or indirectly through limitations on an indicator pollutant: all pollutants in table IV of appendix D of part 122 (certain conventional and nonconventional pollutants).</p> </div> <div id="p-122.21(k)(5)(iii)"> <p class="indent-3" data-title="122.21(k)(5)(iii)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>iii<span class="paren">)</span></span> Each applicant must report estimated daily maximum, daily average and source of information for the following pollutants if he knows or has reason to believe that they will be present in the discharges from any outfall:</p> <div id="p-122.21(k)(5)(iii)(A)"> <p class="indent-4" data-title="122.21(k)(5)(iii)(A)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>A<span class="paren">)</span></span> The pollutants listed in table III of appendix D (the toxic metals, in the discharge from any outfall: Total cyanide, and total phenols);</p> </div> <div id="p-122.21(k)(5)(iii)(B)"> <p class="indent-4" data-title="122.21(k)(5)(iii)(B)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>B<span class="paren">)</span></span> The organic toxic pollutants in table II of appendix D (except bis (chloromethyl) ether, dichlorofluoromethane and trichlorofluoromethane). This requirement is waived for applicants with expected gross sales of less than $100,000 per year for the next three years, and for coal mines with expected average production of less than 100,000 tons of coal per year.</p> </div> </div> <div id="p-122.21(k)(5)(iv)"> <p class="indent-3" data-title="122.21(k)(5)(iv)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>iv<span class="paren">)</span></span> The applicant is required to report that 2,3,7,8 Tetrachlorodibenzo-P-Dioxin (TCDD) may be discharged if he uses or manufactures one of the following compounds, or if he knows or has reason to believe that TCDD will or may be present in an effluent:</p> <div id="p-122.21(k)(5)(iv)(A)"> <p class="indent-4" data-title="122.21(k)(5)(iv)(A)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>A<span class="paren">)</span></span> 2,4,5-trichlorophenoxy acetic acid (2,4,5-T) (CAS #93-76-5);</p> </div> <div id="p-122.21(k)(5)(iv)(B)"> <p class="indent-4" data-title="122.21(k)(5)(iv)(B)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>B<span class="paren">)</span></span> 2-(2,4,5-trichlorophenoxy) propanoic acid (Silvex, 2,4,5-TP) (CAS #93-72-1);</p> </div> <div id="p-122.21(k)(5)(iv)(C)"> <p class="indent-4" data-title="122.21(k)(5)(iv)(C)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>C<span class="paren">)</span></span> 2-(2,4,5-trichlorophenoxy) ethyl 2,2-dichloropropionate (Erbon) (CAS #136-25-4);</p> </div> <div id="p-122.21(k)(5)(iv)(D)"> <p class="indent-4" data-title="122.21(k)(5)(iv)(D)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>D<span class="paren">)</span></span> 0,0-dimethyl 0-(2,4,5-trichlorophenyl) phosphorothioate (Ronnel) (CAS #299-84-3);</p> </div> <div id="p-122.21(k)(5)(iv)(E)"> <p class="indent-4" data-title="122.21(k)(5)(iv)(E)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>E<span class="paren">)</span></span> 2,4,5-trichlorophenol (TCP) (CAS #95-95-4); or</p> </div> <div id="p-122.21(k)(5)(iv)(F)"> <p class="indent-4" data-title="122.21(k)(5)(iv)(F)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>F<span class="paren">)</span></span> Hexachlorophene (HCP) (CAS #70-30-4);</p> </div> </div> <div id="p-122.21(k)(5)(v)"> <p class="indent-3" data-title="122.21(k)(5)(v)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>v<span class="paren">)</span></span> Each applicant must report any pollutants listed in table V of appendix D (certain hazardous substances) if he believes they will be present in any outfall (no quantitative estimates are required unless they are already available).</p> </div> <div id="p-122.21(k)(5)(vi)"> <p class="indent-3" data-title="122.21(k)(5)(vi)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>vi<span class="paren">)</span></span> No later than 24 months after the commencement of discharge from the proposed facility, the applicant is required to complete and submit items V and VI of NPDES application Form 2C (see <a href="/current/title-40/section-122.21#p-122.21(g)" class="cfr external">§ 122.21(g)</a>). However, the applicant need not complete those portions of Item V requiring tests which have already been performed and reported under the discharge monitoring requirements of the NPDES permit.</p> </div> </div> <div id="p-122.21(k)(6)"> <p class="indent-2" data-title="122.21(k)(6)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>6<span class="paren">)</span></span> <em class="paragraph-heading">Engineering Report.</em> Each applicant must report the existence of any technical evaluation concerning his wastewater treatment, along with the name and location of similar plants of which he has knowledge.</p> </div> <div id="p-122.21(k)(7)"> <p class="indent-2" data-title="122.21(k)(7)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>7<span class="paren">)</span></span> <em class="paragraph-heading">Other information.</em> Any optional information the permittee wishes to have considered.</p> </div> <div id="p-122.21(k)(8)"> <p class="indent-2" data-title="122.21(k)(8)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>8<span class="paren">)</span></span> <em class="paragraph-heading">Certification.</em> Signature of certifying official under <a href="/current/title-40/section-122.22" class="cfr external">§ 122.22</a>.</p> </div> </div> <div id="p-122.21(l)"> <p class="indent-1" data-title="122.21(l)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>l<span class="paren">)</span></span> <em class="paragraph-heading">Special provisions for applications from new sources.</em> </p> <div id="p-122.21(l)(1)"> <p class="indent-2" data-title="122.21(l)(1)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>1<span class="paren">)</span></span> The owner or operator of any facility which may be a new source (as defined in <a href="/current/title-40/section-122.2" class="cfr external">§ 122.2</a>) and which is located in a State without an approved NPDES program must comply with the provisions of this <a href="/current/title-40/section-122.21#p-122.21(l)(1)" class="cfr external">paragraph (l)(1)</a>.</p> </div> <div id="p-122.21(l)(2)"> <p class="indent-2" data-title="122.21(l)(2)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>2<span class="paren">)</span></span> </p> <div id="p-122.21(l)(2)(i)"> <p class="indent-3" data-title="122.21(l)(2)(i)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>i<span class="paren">)</span></span> Before beginning any on-site construction as defined in <a href="/current/title-40/section-122.29" class="cfr external">§ 122.29</a>, the owner or operator of any facility which may be a new source must submit information to the Regional Administrator so that he or she can determine if the facility is a new source. The Regional Administrator may request any additional information needed to determine whether the facility is a new source.</p> </div> <div id="p-122.21(l)(2)(ii)"> <p class="indent-3" data-title="122.21(l)(2)(ii)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>ii<span class="paren">)</span></span> The Regional Administrator shall make an initial determination whether the facility is a new source within 30 days of receiving all necessary information under <a href="/current/title-40/section-122.21#p-122.21(l)(2)(i)" class="cfr external">paragraph (l)(2)(i)</a> of this section.</p> </div> </div> <div id="p-122.21(l)(3)"> <p class="indent-2" data-title="122.21(l)(3)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>3<span class="paren">)</span></span> The Regional Administrator shall issue a public notice in accordance with <a href="/current/title-40/section-124.10" class="cfr external">§ 124.10 of this chapter</a> of the new source determination under <a href="/current/title-40/section-122.21#p-122.21(l)(2)" class="cfr external">paragraph (l)(2)</a> of this section. If the Regional Administrator has determined that the facility is a new source, the notice shall state that the applicant must comply with the environmental review requirements of <a href="/current/title-40/section-6.600" class="cfr external">40 CFR 6.600</a> through <a href="/current/title-40/section-6.607" class="cfr external">6.607</a>.</p> </div> <div id="p-122.21(l)(4)"> <p class="indent-2" data-title="122.21(l)(4)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>4<span class="paren">)</span></span> Any interested party may challenge the Regional Administrator's initial new source determination by requesting review of the determination under <a href="/current/title-40/section-124.19" class="cfr external">§ 124.19 of this chapter</a> within 30 days of the public notice of the initial determination. If all interested parties agree, the Environmental Appeals Board may defer review until after a final permit decision is made, and consolidate review of the determination with any review of the permit decision.</p> </div> </div> <div id="p-122.21(m)"> <p class="indent-1" data-title="122.21(m)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>m<span class="paren">)</span></span> <em class="paragraph-heading">Variance requests by non-POTWs.</em> A discharger which is not a publicly owned treatment works (POTW) may request a variance from otherwise applicable effluent limitations under any of the following statutory or regulatory provisions within the times specified in this paragraph:</p> <div id="p-122.21(m)(1)"> <p class="indent-2" data-title="122.21(m)(1)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>1<span class="paren">)</span></span> <em class="paragraph-heading">Fundamentally different factors.</em> </p> <div id="p-122.21(m)(1)(i)"> <p class="indent-3" data-title="122.21(m)(1)(i)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>i<span class="paren">)</span></span> A request for a variance based on the presence of “fundamentally different factors” from those on which the effluent limitations guideline was based shall be filed as follows:</p> <div id="p-122.21(m)(1)(i)(A)"> <p class="indent-4" data-title="122.21(m)(1)(i)(A)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>A<span class="paren">)</span></span> For a request from best practicable control technology currently available (BPT), by the close of the public comment period under <a href="/current/title-40/section-124.10" class="cfr external">§ 124.10</a>.</p> </div> <div id="p-122.21(m)(1)(i)(B)"> <p class="indent-4" data-title="122.21(m)(1)(i)(B)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>B<span class="paren">)</span></span> For a request from best available technology economically achievable (BAT) and/or best conventional pollutant control technology (BCT), by no later than:</p> <div id="p-122.21(m)(1)(i)(B)(1)"> <p class="indent-5" data-title="122.21(m)(1)(i)(B)(<em>1</em>)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span><em>1</em><span class="paren">)</span></span> July 3, 1989, for a request based on an effluent limitation guideline promulgated before February 4, 1987, to the extent July 3, 1989 is not later than that provided under previously promulgated regulations; or</p> </div> <div id="p-122.21(m)(1)(i)(B)(2)"> <p class="indent-5" data-title="122.21(m)(1)(i)(B)(<em>2</em>)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span><em>2</em><span class="paren">)</span></span> 180 days after the date on which an effluent limitation guideline is published in the <span class="minor-caps">Federal Register</span> for a request based on an effluent limitation guideline promulgated on or after February 4, 1987.</p> </div> </div> </div> <div id="p-122.21(m)(1)(ii)"> <p class="indent-3" data-title="122.21(m)(1)(ii)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>ii<span class="paren">)</span></span> The request shall explain how the requirements of the applicable regulatory and/or statutory criteria have been met.</p> </div> </div> <div id="p-122.21(m)(2)"> <p class="indent-2" data-title="122.21(m)(2)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>2<span class="paren">)</span></span> <em class="paragraph-heading">Non-conventional pollutants.</em> A request for a variance from the BAT requirements for CWA section 301(b)(2)(F) pollutants (commonly called “non-conventional” pollutants) pursuant to section 301(c) of CWA because of the economic capability of the owner or operator, or pursuant to section 301(g) of the CWA (provided however that a § 301(g) variance may only be requested for ammonia; chlorine; color; iron; total phenols (4AAP) (when determined by the Administrator to be a pollutant covered by section 301(b)(2)(F)) and any other pollutant which the Administrator lists under section 301(g)(4) of the CWA) must be made as follows:</p> <div id="p-122.21(m)(2)(i)"> <p class="indent-3" data-title="122.21(m)(2)(i)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>i<span class="paren">)</span></span> For those requests for a variance from an effluent limitation based upon an effluent limitation guideline by:</p> <div id="p-122.21(m)(2)(i)(A)"> <p class="indent-4" data-title="122.21(m)(2)(i)(A)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>A<span class="paren">)</span></span> Submitting an initial request to the Regional Administrator, as well as to the State Director if applicable, stating the name of the discharger, the permit number, the outfall number(s), the applicable effluent guideline, and whether the discharger is requesting a section 301(c) or section 301(g) modification or both. This request must have been filed not later than:</p> <div id="p-122.21(m)(2)(i)(A)(1)"> <p class="indent-5" data-title="122.21(m)(2)(i)(A)(<em>1</em>)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span><em>1</em><span class="paren">)</span></span> September 25, 1978, for a pollutant which is controlled by a BAT effluent limitation guideline promulgated before December 27, 1977; or</p> </div> <div id="p-122.21(m)(2)(i)(A)(2)"> <p class="indent-5" data-title="122.21(m)(2)(i)(A)(<em>2</em>)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span><em>2</em><span class="paren">)</span></span> 270 days after promulgation of an applicable effluent limitation guideline for guidelines promulgated after December 27, 1977; and</p> </div> </div> <div id="p-122.21(m)(2)(i)(B)"> <p class="indent-4" data-title="122.21(m)(2)(i)(B)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>B<span class="paren">)</span></span> Submitting a completed request no later than the close of the public comment period under <a href="/current/title-40/section-124.10" class="cfr external">§ 124.10</a> demonstrating that the requirements of <a href="/current/title-40/section-124.13" class="cfr external">§ 124.13</a> and the applicable requirements of part 125 have been met. Notwithstanding this provision, the complete application for a request under section 301(g) shall be filed 180 days before EPA must make a decision (unless the Regional Division Director establishes a shorter or longer period).</p> </div> </div> <div id="p-122.21(m)(2)(ii)"> <p class="indent-3" data-title="122.21(m)(2)(ii)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>ii<span class="paren">)</span></span> For those requests for a variance from effluent limitations not based on effluent limitation guidelines, the request need only comply with <a href="/current/title-40/section-122.21#p-122.21(m)(2)(i)(B)" class="cfr external">paragraph (m)(2)(i)(B)</a> of this section and need not be preceded by an initial request under <a href="/current/title-40/section-122.21#p-122.21(m)(2)(i)(A)" class="cfr external">paragraph (m)(2)(i)(A)</a> of this section.</p> </div> </div> <div id="p-122.21(m)(3)"> <p class="indent-2" data-title="122.21(m)(3)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>3<span class="paren">)</span>-<span class="paren">(</span>4<span class="paren">)</span></span> [Reserved]</p> </div> <div id="p-122.21(m)(5)"> <p class="indent-2" data-title="122.21(m)(5)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>5<span class="paren">)</span></span> <em class="paragraph-heading">Water quality related effluent limitations.</em> A modification under section 302(b)(2) of requirements under section 302(a) for achieving water quality related effluent limitations may be requested no later than the close of the public comment period under <a href="/current/title-40/section-124.10" class="cfr external">§ 124.10</a> on the permit from which the modification is sought.</p> </div> <div id="p-122.21(m)(6)"> <p class="indent-2" data-title="122.21(m)(6)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>6<span class="paren">)</span></span> <em class="paragraph-heading">Thermal discharges.</em> A variance under CWA section 316(a) for the thermal component of any discharge must be filed with a timely application for a permit under this section, except that if thermal effluent limitations are established under CWA section 402(a)(1) or are based on water quality standards the request for a variance may be filed by the close of the public comment period under <a href="/current/title-40/section-124.10" class="cfr external">§ 124.10</a>. A copy of the request as required under <a href="/current/title-40/part-125/subpart-H" class="cfr external">40 CFR part 125, subpart H</a>, shall be sent simultaneously to the appropriate State or interstate certifying agency as required under <a href="/current/title-40/part-125" class="cfr external">40 CFR part 125</a>. (See <a href="/current/title-40/section-124.65" class="cfr external">§ 124.65</a> for special procedures for section 316(a) thermal variances.)</p> </div> </div> <div id="p-122.21(n)"> <p class="indent-1" data-title="122.21(n)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>n<span class="paren">)</span></span> <em class="paragraph-heading">Variance requests by POTWs.</em> A discharger which is a publicly owned treatment works (POTW) may request a variance from otherwise applicable effluent limitations under any of the following statutory provisions as specified in this paragraph:</p> <div id="p-122.21(n)(1)"> <p class="indent-2" data-title="122.21(n)(1)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>1<span class="paren">)</span></span> <em class="paragraph-heading">Discharges into marine waters.</em> A request for a modification under CWA section 301(h) of requirements of CWA section 301(b)(1)(B) for discharges into marine waters must be filed in accordance with the requirements of <a href="/current/title-40/part-125/subpart-G" class="cfr external">40 CFR part 125, subpart G</a>.</p> </div> <div id="p-122.21(n)(2)"> <p class="indent-2" data-title="122.21(n)(2)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>2<span class="paren">)</span></span> [Reserved]</p> </div> <div id="p-122.21(n)(3)"> <p class="indent-2" data-title="122.21(n)(3)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>3<span class="paren">)</span></span> <em class="paragraph-heading">Water quality based effluent limitation.</em> A modification under CWA section 302(b)(2) of the requirements under section 302(a) for achieving water quality based effluent limitations shall be requested no later than the close of the public comment period under <a href="/current/title-40/section-124.10" class="cfr external">§ 124.10</a> on the permit from which the modification is sought.</p> </div> </div> <div id="p-122.21(o)"> <p class="indent-1" data-title="122.21(o)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>o<span class="paren">)</span></span> <em class="paragraph-heading">Expedited variance procedures and time extensions.</em> </p> <div id="p-122.21(o)(1)"> <p class="indent-2" data-title="122.21(o)(1)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>1<span class="paren">)</span></span> Notwithstanding the time requirements in <a href="/current/title-40/section-122.21#p-122.21(m)" class="cfr external">paragraphs (m)</a> and <a href="/current/title-40/section-122.21#p-122.21(n)" class="cfr external">(n)</a> of this section, the Director may notify a permit applicant before a draft permit is issued under <a href="/current/title-40/section-124.6" class="cfr external">§ 124.6</a> that the draft permit will likely contain limitations which are eligible for variances. In the notice the Director may require the applicant as a condition of consideration of any potential variance request to submit a request explaining how the requirements of part 125 applicable to the variance have been met and may require its submission within a specified reasonable time after receipt of the notice. The notice may be sent before the permit application has been submitted. The draft or final permit may contain the alternative limitations which may become effective upon final grant of the variance.</p> </div> <div id="p-122.21(o)(2)"> <p class="indent-2" data-title="122.21(o)(2)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>2<span class="paren">)</span></span> A discharger who cannot file a timely complete request required under <a href="/current/title-40/section-122.21#p-122.21(m)(2)(i)(B)" class="cfr external">paragraph (m)(2)(i)(B)</a> or <a href="/current/title-40/section-122.21#p-122.21(m)(2)(ii)" class="cfr external">(m)(2)(ii)</a> of this section may request an extension. The extension may be granted or denied at the discretion of the Director. Extensions shall be no more than 6 months in duration.</p> </div> </div> <div id="p-122.21(p)"> <p class="indent-1" data-title="122.21(p)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>p<span class="paren">)</span></span> <em class="paragraph-heading">Recordkeeping.</em> Except for information required by <a href="/current/title-40/section-122.21#p-122.21(d)(3)(ii)" class="cfr external">paragraph (d)(3)(ii)</a> of this section, which shall be retained for a period of at least five years from the date the application is signed (or longer as required by <a href="/current/title-40/part-503" class="cfr external">40 CFR part 503</a>), applicants shall keep records of all data used to complete permit applications and any supplemental information submitted under this section for a period of at least 3 years from the date the application is signed.</p> </div> <div id="p-122.21(q)"> <p class="indent-1" data-title="122.21(q)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>q<span class="paren">)</span></span> <em class="paragraph-heading">Sewage sludge management.</em> All TWTDS subject to <a href="/current/title-40/section-122.21#p-122.21(c)(2)(i)" class="cfr external">paragraph (c)(2)(i)</a> of this section must provide the information in this paragraph to the Director, using Form 2S or another application form approved by the Director. New applicants must submit all information available at the time of permit application. The information may be provided by referencing information previously submitted to the Director. The Director may waive any requirement of this paragraph if he or she has access to substantially identical information. The Director may also waive any requirement of this paragraph that is not of material concern for a specific permit, if approved by the Regional Administrator. The waiver request to the Regional Administrator must include the State's justification for the waiver. A Regional Administrator's disapproval of a State's proposed waiver does not constitute final Agency action, but does provide notice to the State and permit applicant(s) that EPA may object to any State-issued permit issued in the absence of the required information.</p> <div id="p-122.21(q)(1)"> <p class="indent-2" data-title="122.21(q)(1)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>1<span class="paren">)</span></span> <em class="paragraph-heading">Facility information.</em> All applicants must submit the following information:</p> <div id="p-122.21(q)(1)(i)"> <p class="indent-3" data-title="122.21(q)(1)(i)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>i<span class="paren">)</span></span> The name, mailing address, and location of the TWTDS for which the application is submitted;</p> </div> <div id="p-122.21(q)(1)(ii)"> <p class="indent-3" data-title="122.21(q)(1)(ii)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>ii<span class="paren">)</span></span> Whether the facility is a Class I Sludge Management Facility;</p> </div> <div id="p-122.21(q)(1)(iii)"> <p class="indent-3" data-title="122.21(q)(1)(iii)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>iii<span class="paren">)</span></span> The design flow rate (in million gallons per day);</p> </div> <div id="p-122.21(q)(1)(iv)"> <p class="indent-3" data-title="122.21(q)(1)(iv)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>iv<span class="paren">)</span></span> The total population served; and</p> </div> <div id="p-122.21(q)(1)(v)"> <p class="indent-3" data-title="122.21(q)(1)(v)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>v<span class="paren">)</span></span> The TWTDS's status as Federal, State, private, public, or other entity;</p> </div> </div> <div id="p-122.21(q)(2)"> <p class="indent-2" data-title="122.21(q)(2)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>2<span class="paren">)</span></span> <em class="paragraph-heading">Applicant information.</em> All applicants must submit the following information:</p> <div id="p-122.21(q)(2)(i)"> <p class="indent-3" data-title="122.21(q)(2)(i)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>i<span class="paren">)</span></span> The name, mailing address, telephone number, and electronic mail address of the applicant; and</p> </div> <div id="p-122.21(q)(2)(ii)"> <p class="indent-3" data-title="122.21(q)(2)(ii)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>ii<span class="paren">)</span></span> Indication whether the applicant is the owner, operator, or both;</p> </div> </div> <div id="p-122.21(q)(3)"> <p class="indent-2" data-title="122.21(q)(3)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>3<span class="paren">)</span></span> <em class="paragraph-heading">Permit information.</em> All applicants must submit the facility's NPDES permit number, if applicable, and a listing of all other Federal, State, and local permits or construction approvals received or applied for under any of the following programs:</p> <div id="p-122.21(q)(3)(i)"> <p class="indent-3" data-title="122.21(q)(3)(i)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>i<span class="paren">)</span></span> Hazardous Waste Management program under the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA);</p> </div> <div id="p-122.21(q)(3)(ii)"> <p class="indent-3" data-title="122.21(q)(3)(ii)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>ii<span class="paren">)</span></span> UIC program under the Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA);</p> </div> <div id="p-122.21(q)(3)(iii)"> <p class="indent-3" data-title="122.21(q)(3)(iii)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>iii<span class="paren">)</span></span> NPDES program under the Clean Water Act (CWA);</p> </div> <div id="p-122.21(q)(3)(iv)"> <p class="indent-3" data-title="122.21(q)(3)(iv)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>iv<span class="paren">)</span></span> Prevention of Significant Deterioration (PSD) program under the Clean Air Act;</p> </div> <div id="p-122.21(q)(3)(v)"> <p class="indent-3" data-title="122.21(q)(3)(v)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>v<span class="paren">)</span></span> Nonattainment program under the Clean Air Act;</p> </div> <div id="p-122.21(q)(3)(vi)"> <p class="indent-3" data-title="122.21(q)(3)(vi)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>vi<span class="paren">)</span></span> National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants (NESHAPS) preconstruction approval under the Clean Air Act;</p> </div> <div id="p-122.21(q)(3)(vii)"> <p class="indent-3" data-title="122.21(q)(3)(vii)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>vii<span class="paren">)</span></span> Dredge or fill permits under section 404 of CWA;</p> </div> <div id="p-122.21(q)(3)(viii)"> <p class="indent-3" data-title="122.21(q)(3)(viii)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>viii<span class="paren">)</span></span> Other relevant environmental permits, including State or local permits;</p> </div> </div> <div id="p-122.21(q)(4)"> <p class="indent-2" data-title="122.21(q)(4)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>4<span class="paren">)</span></span> <em class="paragraph-heading">Indian country.</em> All applicants must identify any generation, treatment, storage, land application, or disposal of sewage sludge that occurs in Indian country;</p> </div> <div id="p-122.21(q)(5)"> <p class="indent-2" data-title="122.21(q)(5)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>5<span class="paren">)</span></span> <em class="paragraph-heading">Topographic map.</em> All applicants must submit a topographic map (or other map if a topographic map is unavailable) extending one mile beyond property boundaries of the facility and showing the following information:</p> <div id="p-122.21(q)(5)(i)"> <p class="indent-3" data-title="122.21(q)(5)(i)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>i<span class="paren">)</span></span> All sewage sludge management facilities, including on-site treatment, storage, and disposal sites; and</p> </div> <div id="p-122.21(q)(5)(ii)"> <p class="indent-3" data-title="122.21(q)(5)(ii)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>ii<span class="paren">)</span></span> Wells, springs, and other surface water bodies that are within <span class="fraction"><span class="numerator">1</span>⁄<span class="denominator">4</span></span> mile of the property boundaries and listed in public records or otherwise known to the applicant;</p> </div> </div> <div id="p-122.21(q)(6)"> <p class="indent-2" data-title="122.21(q)(6)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>6<span class="paren">)</span></span> <em class="paragraph-heading">Sewage sludge handling.</em> All applicants must submit a line drawing and/or a narrative description that identifies all sewage sludge management practices employed during the term of the permit, including all units used for collecting, dewatering, storing, or treating sewage sludge, the destination(s) of all liquids and solids leaving each such unit, and all processes used for pathogen reduction and vector attraction reduction;</p> </div> <div id="p-122.21(q)(7)"> <p class="indent-2" data-title="122.21(q)(7)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>7<span class="paren">)</span></span> <em class="paragraph-heading">Sewage sludge quality.</em> The applicant must submit sewage sludge monitoring data for the pollutants for which limits in sewage sludge have been established in <a href="/current/title-40/part-503" class="cfr external">40 CFR part 503</a> for the applicant's use or disposal practices on the date of permit application.</p> <div id="p-122.21(q)(7)(i)"> <p class="indent-3" data-title="122.21(q)(7)(i)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>i<span class="paren">)</span></span> The Director may require sampling for additional pollutants, as appropriate, on a case-by-case basis;</p> </div> <div id="p-122.21(q)(7)(ii)"> <p class="indent-3" data-title="122.21(q)(7)(ii)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>ii<span class="paren">)</span></span> Applicants must provide data from a minimum of three samples taken within four and one-half years prior to the date of the permit application. Samples must be representative of the sewage sludge and should be taken at least one month apart. Existing data may be used in lieu of sampling done solely for the purpose of this application;</p> </div> <div id="p-122.21(q)(7)(iii)"> <p class="indent-3" data-title="122.21(q)(7)(iii)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>iii<span class="paren">)</span></span> Applicants must collect and analyze samples in accordance with analytical methods approved under SW-846 unless an alternative has been specified in an existing sewage sludge permit;</p> </div> <div id="p-122.21(q)(7)(iv)"> <p class="indent-3" data-title="122.21(q)(7)(iv)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>iv<span class="paren">)</span></span> The monitoring data provided must include at least the following information for each parameter:</p> <div id="p-122.21(q)(7)(iv)(A)"> <p class="indent-4" data-title="122.21(q)(7)(iv)(A)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>A<span class="paren">)</span></span> Average monthly concentration for all samples (mg/kg dry weight), based upon actual sample values;</p> </div> <div id="p-122.21(q)(7)(iv)(B)"> <p class="indent-4" data-title="122.21(q)(7)(iv)(B)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>B<span class="paren">)</span></span> The analytical method used; and</p> </div> <div id="p-122.21(q)(7)(iv)(C)"> <p class="indent-4" data-title="122.21(q)(7)(iv)(C)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>C<span class="paren">)</span></span> The method detection level.</p> </div> </div> </div> <div id="p-122.21(q)(8)"> <p class="indent-2" data-title="122.21(q)(8)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>8<span class="paren">)</span></span> <em class="paragraph-heading">Preparation of sewage sludge.</em> If the applicant is a “person who prepares” sewage sludge, as defined at <a href="/current/title-40/section-503.9#p-503.9(r)" class="cfr external">40 CFR 503.9(r)</a>, the applicant must provide the following information:</p> <div id="p-122.21(q)(8)(i)"> <p class="indent-3" data-title="122.21(q)(8)(i)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>i<span class="paren">)</span></span> If the applicant's facility generates sewage sludge, the total dry metric tons per 365-day period generated at the facility;</p> </div> <div id="p-122.21(q)(8)(ii)"> <p class="indent-3" data-title="122.21(q)(8)(ii)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>ii<span class="paren">)</span></span> If the applicant's facility receives sewage sludge from another facility, the following information for each facility from which sewage sludge is received:</p> <div id="p-122.21(q)(8)(ii)(A)"> <p class="indent-4" data-title="122.21(q)(8)(ii)(A)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>A<span class="paren">)</span></span> The name, mailing address, and location of the other facility;</p> </div> <div id="p-122.21(q)(8)(ii)(B)"> <p class="indent-4" data-title="122.21(q)(8)(ii)(B)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>B<span class="paren">)</span></span> The total dry metric tons per 365-day period received from the other facility; and</p> </div> <div id="p-122.21(q)(8)(ii)(C)"> <p class="indent-4" data-title="122.21(q)(8)(ii)(C)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>C<span class="paren">)</span></span> A description of any treatment processes occurring at the other facility, including blending activities and treatment to reduce pathogens or vector attraction characteristics;</p> </div> </div> <div id="p-122.21(q)(8)(iii)"> <p class="indent-3" data-title="122.21(q)(8)(iii)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>iii<span class="paren">)</span></span> If the applicant's facility changes the quality of sewage sludge through blending, treatment, or other activities, the following information:</p> <div id="p-122.21(q)(8)(iii)(A)"> <p class="indent-4" data-title="122.21(q)(8)(iii)(A)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>A<span class="paren">)</span></span> Whether the Class A pathogen reduction requirements in <a href="/current/title-40/section-503.32#p-503.32(a)" class="cfr external">40 CFR 503.32(a)</a> or the Class B pathogen reduction requirements in <a href="/current/title-40/section-503.32#p-503.32(b)" class="cfr external">40 CFR 503.32(b)</a> are met, and a description of any treatment processes used to reduce pathogens in sewage sludge;</p> </div> <div id="p-122.21(q)(8)(iii)(B)"> <p class="indent-4" data-title="122.21(q)(8)(iii)(B)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>B<span class="paren">)</span></span> Whether any of the vector attraction reduction options of <a href="/current/title-40/section-503.33#p-503.33(b)(1)" class="cfr external">40 CFR 503.33(b)(1)</a> through <a href="/current/title-40/section-503.33#p-503.33(b)(8)" class="cfr external">(b)(8)</a> are met, and a description of any treatment processes used to reduce vector attraction properties in sewage sludge; and</p> </div> <div id="p-122.21(q)(8)(iii)(C)"> <p class="indent-4" data-title="122.21(q)(8)(iii)(C)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>C<span class="paren">)</span></span> A description of any other blending, treatment, or other activities that change the quality of sewage sludge;</p> </div> </div> <div id="p-122.21(q)(8)(iv)"> <p class="indent-3" data-title="122.21(q)(8)(iv)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>iv<span class="paren">)</span></span> If sewage sludge from the applicant's facility meets the ceiling concentrations in <a href="/current/title-40/section-503.13#p-503.13(b)(1)" class="cfr external">40 CFR 503.13(b)(1)</a>, the pollutant concentrations in <a href="/current/title-40/section-503.13#p-503.13(b)(3)" class="cfr external">§ 503.13(b)(3)</a>, the Class A pathogen requirements in <a href="/current/title-40/section-503.32#p-503.32(a)" class="cfr external">§ 503.32(a)</a>, and one of the vector attraction reduction requirements in <a href="/current/title-40/section-503.33#p-503.33(b)(1)" class="cfr external">§ 503.33(b)(1)</a> through <a href="/current/title-40/section-503.33#p-503.33(b)(8)" class="cfr external">(b)(8)</a>, and if the sewage sludge is applied to the land, the applicant must provide the total dry metric tons per 365-day period of sewage sludge subject to this paragraph that is applied to the land;</p> </div> <div id="p-122.21(q)(8)(v)"> <p class="indent-3" data-title="122.21(q)(8)(v)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>v<span class="paren">)</span></span> If sewage sludge from the applicant's facility is sold or given away in a bag or other container for application to the land, and the sewage sludge is not subject to <a href="/current/title-40/section-122.21#p-122.21(q)(8)(iv)" class="cfr external">paragraph (q)(8)(iv)</a> of this section, the applicant must provide the following information:</p> <div id="p-122.21(q)(8)(v)(A)"> <p class="indent-4" data-title="122.21(q)(8)(v)(A)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>A<span class="paren">)</span></span> The total dry metric tons per 365-day period of sewage sludge subject to this paragraph that is sold or given away in a bag or other container for application to the land; and</p> </div> <div id="p-122.21(q)(8)(v)(B)"> <p class="indent-4" data-title="122.21(q)(8)(v)(B)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>B<span class="paren">)</span></span> A copy of all labels or notices that accompany the sewage sludge being sold or given away;</p> </div> </div> <div id="p-122.21(q)(8)(vi)"> <p class="indent-3" data-title="122.21(q)(8)(vi)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>vi<span class="paren">)</span></span> If sewage sludge from the applicant's facility is provided to another “person who prepares,” as defined at <a href="/current/title-40/section-503.9#p-503.9(r)" class="cfr external">40 CFR 503.9(r)</a>, and the sewage sludge is not subject to <a href="/current/title-40/section-122.21#p-122.21(q)(8)(iv)" class="cfr external">paragraph (q)(8)(iv)</a> of this section, the applicant must provide the following information for each facility receiving the sewage sludge:</p> <div id="p-122.21(q)(8)(vi)(A)"> <p class="indent-4" data-title="122.21(q)(8)(vi)(A)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>A<span class="paren">)</span></span> The name, mailing address, and electronic mail address of the receiving facility;</p> </div> <div id="p-122.21(q)(8)(vi)(B)"> <p class="indent-4" data-title="122.21(q)(8)(vi)(B)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>B<span class="paren">)</span></span> The total dry metric tons per 365-day period of sewage sludge subject to this paragraph that the applicant provides to the receiving facility;</p> </div> <div id="p-122.21(q)(8)(vi)(C)"> <p class="indent-4" data-title="122.21(q)(8)(vi)(C)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>C<span class="paren">)</span></span> A description of any treatment processes occurring at the receiving facility, including blending activities and treatment to reduce pathogens or vector attraction characteristic;</p> </div> <div id="p-122.21(q)(8)(vi)(D)"> <p class="indent-4" data-title="122.21(q)(8)(vi)(D)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>D<span class="paren">)</span></span> A copy of the notice and necessary information that the applicant is required to provide the receiving facility under <a href="/current/title-40/section-503.12#p-503.12(g)" class="cfr external">40 CFR 503.12(g)</a>; and</p> </div> <div id="p-122.21(q)(8)(vi)(E)"> <p class="indent-4" data-title="122.21(q)(8)(vi)(E)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>E<span class="paren">)</span></span> If the receiving facility places sewage sludge in bags or containers for sale or give-away to application to the land, a copy of any labels or notices that accompany the sewage sludge;</p> </div> </div> </div> <div id="p-122.21(q)(9)"> <p class="indent-2" data-title="122.21(q)(9)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>9<span class="paren">)</span></span> <em class="paragraph-heading">Land application of bulk sewage sludge.</em> If sewage sludge from the applicant's facility is applied to the land in bulk form, and is not subject to <a href="/current/title-40/section-122.21#p-122.21(q)(8)(iv)" class="cfr external">paragraphs (q)(8)(iv)</a>, <a href="/current/title-40/section-122.21#p-122.21(q)(8)(v)" class="cfr external">(v)</a>, or <a href="/current/title-40/section-122.21#p-122.21(q)(8)(vi)" class="cfr external">(vi)</a> of this section, the applicant must provide the following information:</p> <div id="p-122.21(q)(9)(i)"> <p class="indent-3" data-title="122.21(q)(9)(i)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>i<span class="paren">)</span></span> The total dry metric tons per 365-day period of sewage sludge subject to this paragraph that is applied to the land;</p> </div> <div id="p-122.21(q)(9)(ii)"> <p class="indent-3" data-title="122.21(q)(9)(ii)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>ii<span class="paren">)</span></span> If any land application sites are located in States other than the State where the sewage sludge is prepared, a description of how the applicant will notify the permitting authority for the State(s) where the land application sites are located;</p> </div> <div id="p-122.21(q)(9)(iii)"> <p class="indent-3" data-title="122.21(q)(9)(iii)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>iii<span class="paren">)</span></span> The following information for each land application site that has been identified at the time of permit application:</p> <div id="p-122.21(q)(9)(iii)(A)"> <p class="indent-4" data-title="122.21(q)(9)(iii)(A)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>A<span class="paren">)</span></span> The name (if any), and location for the land application site;</p> </div> <div id="p-122.21(q)(9)(iii)(B)"> <p class="indent-4" data-title="122.21(q)(9)(iii)(B)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>B<span class="paren">)</span></span> The site's latitude and longitude to the nearest second, and method of determination;</p> </div> <div id="p-122.21(q)(9)(iii)(C)"> <p class="indent-4" data-title="122.21(q)(9)(iii)(C)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>C<span class="paren">)</span></span> A topographic map (or other map if a topographic map is unavailable) that shows the site's location;</p> </div> <div id="p-122.21(q)(9)(iii)(D)"> <p class="indent-4" data-title="122.21(q)(9)(iii)(D)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>D<span class="paren">)</span></span> The name, mailing address, telephone number, and electronic mail address of the site owner, if different from the applicant;</p> </div> <div id="p-122.21(q)(9)(iii)(E)"> <p class="indent-4" data-title="122.21(q)(9)(iii)(E)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>E<span class="paren">)</span></span> The name, mailing address, telephone number, and electronic mail address of the person who applies sewage sludge to the site, if different from the applicant;</p> </div> <div id="p-122.21(q)(9)(iii)(F)"> <p class="indent-4" data-title="122.21(q)(9)(iii)(F)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>F<span class="paren">)</span></span> Whether the site is agricultural land, forest, a public contact site, or a reclamation site, as such site types are defined under <a href="/current/title-40/section-503.11" class="cfr external">40 CFR 503.11</a>;</p> </div> <div id="p-122.21(q)(9)(iii)(G)"> <p class="indent-4" data-title="122.21(q)(9)(iii)(G)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>G<span class="paren">)</span></span> The type of vegetation grown on the site, if known, and the nitrogen requirement for this vegetation;</p> </div> <div id="p-122.21(q)(9)(iii)(H)"> <p class="indent-4" data-title="122.21(q)(9)(iii)(H)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>H<span class="paren">)</span></span> Whether either of the vector attraction reduction options of <a href="/current/title-40/section-503.33#p-503.33(b)(9)" class="cfr external">40 CFR 503.33(b)(9)</a> or <a href="/current/title-40/section-503.33#p-503.33(b)(10)" class="cfr external">(b)(10)</a> is met at the site, and a description of any procedures employed at the time of use to reduce vector attraction properties in sewage sludge; and</p> </div> <div id="p-122.21(q)(9)(iii)(I)"> <p class="indent-4" data-title="122.21(q)(9)(iii)(I)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>I<span class="paren">)</span></span> Other information that describes how the site will be managed, as specified by the permitting authority.</p> </div> </div> <div id="p-122.21(q)(9)(iv)"> <p class="indent-3" data-title="122.21(q)(9)(iv)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>iv<span class="paren">)</span></span> The following information for each land application site that has been identified at the time of permit application, if the applicant intends to apply bulk sewage sludge subject to the cumulative pollutant loading rates in <a href="/current/title-40/section-503.13#p-503.13(b)(2)" class="cfr external">40 CFR 503.13(b)(2)</a> to the site:</p> <div id="p-122.21(q)(9)(iv)(A)"> <p class="indent-4" data-title="122.21(q)(9)(iv)(A)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>A<span class="paren">)</span></span> Whether the applicant has contacted the permitting authority in the State where the bulk sewage sludge subject to <a href="/current/title-40/section-503.13#p-503.13(b)(2)" class="cfr external">§ 503.13(b)(2)</a> will be applied, to ascertain whether bulk sewage sludge subject to <a href="/current/title-40/section-503.13#p-503.13(b)(2)" class="cfr external">§ 503.13(b)(2)</a> has been applied to the site on or since July 20, 1993, and if so, the name of the permitting authority and the name, phone number, and electronic mail address if available, of a contact person at the permitting authority;</p> </div> <div id="p-122.21(q)(9)(iv)(B)"> <p class="indent-4" data-title="122.21(q)(9)(iv)(B)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>B<span class="paren">)</span></span> Identification of facilities other than the applicant's facility that have sent, or are sending, sewage sludge subject to the cumulative pollutant loading rates in <a href="/current/title-40/section-503.13#p-503.13(b)(2)" class="cfr external">§ 503.13(b)(2)</a> to the site since July 20, 1993, if, based on the inquiry in paragraph (q)(iv)(A), bulk sewage sludge subject to cumulative pollutant loading rates in <a href="/current/title-40/section-503.13#p-503.13(b)(2)" class="cfr external">§ 503.13(b)(2)</a> has been applied to the site since July 20, 1993;</p> </div> </div> <div id="p-122.21(q)(9)(v)"> <p class="indent-3" data-title="122.21(q)(9)(v)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>v<span class="paren">)</span></span> If not all land application sites have been identified at the time of permit application, the applicant must submit a land application plan that, at a minimum:</p> <div id="p-122.21(q)(9)(v)(A)"> <p class="indent-4" data-title="122.21(q)(9)(v)(A)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>A<span class="paren">)</span></span> Describes the geographical area covered by the plan;</p> </div> <div id="p-122.21(q)(9)(v)(B)"> <p class="indent-4" data-title="122.21(q)(9)(v)(B)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>B<span class="paren">)</span></span> Identifies the site selection criteria;</p> </div> <div id="p-122.21(q)(9)(v)(C)"> <p class="indent-4" data-title="122.21(q)(9)(v)(C)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>C<span class="paren">)</span></span> Describes how the site(s) will be managed;</p> </div> <div id="p-122.21(q)(9)(v)(D)"> <p class="indent-4" data-title="122.21(q)(9)(v)(D)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>D<span class="paren">)</span></span> Provides for advance notice to the permit authority of specific land application sites and reasonable time for the permit authority to object prior to land application of the sewage sludge; and</p> </div> <div id="p-122.21(q)(9)(v)(E)"> <p class="indent-4" data-title="122.21(q)(9)(v)(E)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>E<span class="paren">)</span></span> Provides for advance public notice of land application sites in the manner prescribed by State and local law. When State or local law does not require advance public notice, it must be provided in a manner reasonably calculated to apprize the general public of the planned land application.</p> </div> </div> </div> <div id="p-122.21(q)(10)"> <p class="indent-2" data-title="122.21(q)(10)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>10<span class="paren">)</span></span> <em class="paragraph-heading">Surface disposal.</em> If sewage sludge from the applicant's facility is placed on a surface disposal site, the applicant must provide the following information:</p> <div id="p-122.21(q)(10)(i)"> <p class="indent-3" data-title="122.21(q)(10)(i)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>i<span class="paren">)</span></span> The total dry metric tons of sewage sludge from the applicant's facility that is placed on surface disposal sites per 365-day period;</p> </div> <div id="p-122.21(q)(10)(ii)"> <p class="indent-3" data-title="122.21(q)(10)(ii)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>ii<span class="paren">)</span></span> The following information for each surface disposal site receiving sewage sludge from the applicant's facility that the applicant does <em>not</em> own or operate:</p> <div id="p-122.21(q)(10)(ii)(A)"> <p class="indent-4" data-title="122.21(q)(10)(ii)(A)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>A<span class="paren">)</span></span> The site name or number, contact person, mailing address, telephone number, and electronic mail address for the surface disposal site; and</p> </div> <div id="p-122.21(q)(10)(ii)(B)"> <p class="indent-4" data-title="122.21(q)(10)(ii)(B)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>B<span class="paren">)</span></span> The total dry metric tons from the applicant's facility per 365-day period placed on the surface disposal site;</p> </div> </div> <div id="p-122.21(q)(10)(iii)"> <p class="indent-3" data-title="122.21(q)(10)(iii)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>iii<span class="paren">)</span></span> The following information for each active sewage sludge unit at each surface disposal site that the applicant owns or operates:</p> <div id="p-122.21(q)(10)(iii)(A)"> <p class="indent-4" data-title="122.21(q)(10)(iii)(A)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>A<span class="paren">)</span></span> The name or number and the location of the active sewage sludge unit;</p> </div> <div id="p-122.21(q)(10)(iii)(B)"> <p class="indent-4" data-title="122.21(q)(10)(iii)(B)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>B<span class="paren">)</span></span> The unit's latitude and longitude to the nearest second, and method of determination;</p> </div> <div id="p-122.21(q)(10)(iii)(C)"> <p class="indent-4" data-title="122.21(q)(10)(iii)(C)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>C<span class="paren">)</span></span> If not already provided, a topographic map (or other map if a topographic map is unavailable) that shows the unit's location;</p> </div> <div id="p-122.21(q)(10)(iii)(D)"> <p class="indent-4" data-title="122.21(q)(10)(iii)(D)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>D<span class="paren">)</span></span> The total dry metric tons placed on the active sewage sludge unit per 365-day period;</p> </div> <div id="p-122.21(q)(10)(iii)(E)"> <p class="indent-4" data-title="122.21(q)(10)(iii)(E)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>E<span class="paren">)</span></span> The total dry metric tons placed on the active sewage sludge unit over the life of the unit;</p> </div> <div id="p-122.21(q)(10)(iii)(F)"> <p class="indent-4" data-title="122.21(q)(10)(iii)(F)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>F<span class="paren">)</span></span> A description of any liner for the active sewage sludge unit, including whether it has a maximum permeability of 1 × 10<sup>−7</sup> cm/sec;</p> </div> <div id="p-122.21(q)(10)(iii)(G)"> <p class="indent-4" data-title="122.21(q)(10)(iii)(G)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>G<span class="paren">)</span></span> A description of any leachate collection system for the active sewage sludge unit, including the method used for leachate disposal, and any Federal, State, and local permit number(s) for leachate disposal;</p> </div> <div id="p-122.21(q)(10)(iii)(H)"> <p class="indent-4" data-title="122.21(q)(10)(iii)(H)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>H<span class="paren">)</span></span> If the active sewage sludge unit is less than 150 meters from the property line of the surface disposal site, the actual distance from the unit boundary to the site property line;</p> </div> <div id="p-122.21(q)(10)(iii)(I)"> <p class="indent-4" data-title="122.21(q)(10)(iii)(I)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>I<span class="paren">)</span></span> The remaining capacity (dry metric tons) for the active sewage sludge unit;</p> </div> <div id="p-122.21(q)(10)(iii)(J)"> <p class="indent-4" data-title="122.21(q)(10)(iii)(J)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>J<span class="paren">)</span></span> The date on which the active sewage sludge unit is expected to close, if such a date has been identified;</p> </div> <div id="p-122.21(q)(10)(iii)(K)"> <p class="indent-4" data-title="122.21(q)(10)(iii)(K)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>K<span class="paren">)</span></span> The following information for any other facility that sends sewage sludge to the active sewage sludge unit:</p> <div id="p-122.21(q)(10)(iii)(K)(1)"> <p class="indent-5" data-title="122.21(q)(10)(iii)(K)(<em>1</em>)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span><em>1</em><span class="paren">)</span></span> The name, contact person, mailing address, and electronic mail address of the facility; and</p> </div> <div id="p-122.21(q)(10)(iii)(K)(2)"> <p class="indent-5" data-title="122.21(q)(10)(iii)(K)(<em>2</em>)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span><em>2</em><span class="paren">)</span></span> Available information regarding the quality of the sewage sludge received from the facility, including any treatment at the facility to reduce pathogens or vector attraction characteristics;</p> </div> </div> <div id="p-122.21(q)(10)(iii)(L)"> <p class="indent-4" data-title="122.21(q)(10)(iii)(L)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>L<span class="paren">)</span></span> Whether any of the vector attraction reduction options of <a href="/current/title-40/section-503.33#p-503.33(b)(9)" class="cfr external">40 CFR 503.33(b)(9)</a> through <a href="/current/title-40/section-503.33#p-503.33(b)(11)" class="cfr external">(b)(11)</a> is met at the active sewage sludge unit, and a description of any procedures employed at the time of disposal to reduce vector attraction properties in sewage sludge;</p> </div> <div id="p-122.21(q)(10)(iii)(M)"> <p class="indent-4" data-title="122.21(q)(10)(iii)(M)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>M<span class="paren">)</span></span> The following information, as applicable to any ground-water monitoring occurring at the active sewage sludge unit:</p> <div id="p-122.21(q)(10)(iii)(M)(1)"> <p class="indent-5" data-title="122.21(q)(10)(iii)(M)(<em>1</em>)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span><em>1</em><span class="paren">)</span></span> A description of any ground-water monitoring occurring at the active sewage sludge unit;</p> </div> <div id="p-122.21(q)(10)(iii)(M)(2)"> <p class="indent-5" data-title="122.21(q)(10)(iii)(M)(<em>2</em>)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span><em>2</em><span class="paren">)</span></span> Any available ground-water monitoring data, with a description of the well locations and approximate depth to ground water;</p> </div> <div id="p-122.21(q)(10)(iii)(M)(3)"> <p class="indent-5" data-title="122.21(q)(10)(iii)(M)(<em>3</em>)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span><em>3</em><span class="paren">)</span></span> A copy of any ground-water monitoring plan that has been prepared for the active sewage sludge unit;</p> </div> <div id="p-122.21(q)(10)(iii)(M)(4)"> <p class="indent-5" data-title="122.21(q)(10)(iii)(M)(<em>4</em>)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span><em>4</em><span class="paren">)</span></span> A copy of any certification that has been obtained from a qualified ground-water scientist that the aquifer has not been contaminated; and</p> </div> </div> <div id="p-122.21(q)(10)(iii)(N)"> <p class="indent-4" data-title="122.21(q)(10)(iii)(N)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>N<span class="paren">)</span></span> If site-specific pollutant limits are being sought for the sewage sludge placed on this active sewage sludge unit, information to support such a request;</p> </div> </div> </div> <div id="p-122.21(q)(11)"> <p class="indent-2" data-title="122.21(q)(11)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>11<span class="paren">)</span></span> <em class="paragraph-heading">Incineration.</em> If sewage sludge from the applicant's facility is fired in a sewage sludge incinerator, the applicant must provide the following information:</p> <div id="p-122.21(q)(11)(i)"> <p class="indent-3" data-title="122.21(q)(11)(i)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>i<span class="paren">)</span></span> The total dry metric tons of sewage sludge from the applicant's facility that is fired in sewage sludge incinerators per 365-day period;</p> </div> <div id="p-122.21(q)(11)(ii)"> <p class="indent-3" data-title="122.21(q)(11)(ii)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>ii<span class="paren">)</span></span> The following information for each sewage sludge incinerator firing the applicant's sewage sludge that the applicant does <em>not</em> own or operate:</p> <div id="p-122.21(q)(11)(ii)(A)"> <p class="indent-4" data-title="122.21(q)(11)(ii)(A)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>A<span class="paren">)</span></span> The name and/or number, contact person, mailing address, telephone number, and electronic mail address of the sewage sludge incinerator; and</p> </div> <div id="p-122.21(q)(11)(ii)(B)"> <p class="indent-4" data-title="122.21(q)(11)(ii)(B)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>B<span class="paren">)</span></span> The total dry metric tons from the applicant's facility per 365-day period fired in the sewage sludge incinerator;</p> </div> </div> <div id="p-122.21(q)(11)(iii)"> <p class="indent-3" data-title="122.21(q)(11)(iii)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>iii<span class="paren">)</span></span> The following information for each sewage sludge incinerator that the applicant owns or operates:</p> <div id="p-122.21(q)(11)(iii)(A)"> <p class="indent-4" data-title="122.21(q)(11)(iii)(A)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>A<span class="paren">)</span></span> The name and/or number and the location of the sewage sludge incinerator;</p> </div> <div id="p-122.21(q)(11)(iii)(B)"> <p class="indent-4" data-title="122.21(q)(11)(iii)(B)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>B<span class="paren">)</span></span> The incinerator's latitude and longitude to the nearest second, and method of determination;</p> </div> <div id="p-122.21(q)(11)(iii)(C)"> <p class="indent-4" data-title="122.21(q)(11)(iii)(C)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>C<span class="paren">)</span></span> The total dry metric tons per 365-day period fired in the sewage sludge incinerator;</p> </div> <div id="p-122.21(q)(11)(iii)(D)"> <p class="indent-4" data-title="122.21(q)(11)(iii)(D)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>D<span class="paren">)</span></span> Information, test data, and documentation of ongoing operating parameters indicating that compliance with the National Emission Standard for Beryllium in <a href="/current/title-40/part-61" class="cfr external">40 CFR part 61</a> will be achieved;</p> </div> <div id="p-122.21(q)(11)(iii)(E)"> <p class="indent-4" data-title="122.21(q)(11)(iii)(E)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>E<span class="paren">)</span></span> Information, test data, and documentation of ongoing operating parameters indicating that compliance with the National Emission Standard for Mercury in <a href="/current/title-40/part-61" class="cfr external">40 CFR part 61</a> will be achieved;</p> </div> <div id="p-122.21(q)(11)(iii)(F)"> <p class="indent-4" data-title="122.21(q)(11)(iii)(F)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>F<span class="paren">)</span></span> The dispersion factor for the sewage sludge incinerator, as well as modeling results and supporting documentation;</p> </div> <div id="p-122.21(q)(11)(iii)(G)"> <p class="indent-4" data-title="122.21(q)(11)(iii)(G)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>G<span class="paren">)</span></span> The control efficiency for parameters regulated in <a href="/current/title-40/section-503.43" class="cfr external">40 CFR 503.43</a>, as well as performance test results and supporting documentation;</p> </div> <div id="p-122.21(q)(11)(iii)(H)"> <p class="indent-4" data-title="122.21(q)(11)(iii)(H)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>H<span class="paren">)</span></span> Information used to calculate the risk specific concentration (RSC) for chromium, including the results of incinerator stack tests for hexavalent and total chromium concentrations, if the applicant is requesting a chromium limit based on a site-specific RSC value;</p> </div> <div id="p-122.21(q)(11)(iii)(I)"> <p class="indent-4" data-title="122.21(q)(11)(iii)(I)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>I<span class="paren">)</span></span> Whether the applicant monitors total hydrocarbons (THC) or Carbon Monoxide (CO) in the exit gas for the sewage sludge incinerator;</p> </div> <div id="p-122.21(q)(11)(iii)(J)"> <p class="indent-4" data-title="122.21(q)(11)(iii)(J)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>J<span class="paren">)</span></span> The type of sewage sludge incinerator;</p> </div> <div id="p-122.21(q)(11)(iii)(K)"> <p class="indent-4" data-title="122.21(q)(11)(iii)(K)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>K<span class="paren">)</span></span> The maximum performance test combustion temperature, as obtained during the performance test of the sewage sludge incinerator to determine pollutant control efficiencies;</p> </div> <div id="p-122.21(q)(11)(iii)(L)"> <p class="indent-4" data-title="122.21(q)(11)(iii)(L)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>L<span class="paren">)</span></span> The following information on the sewage sludge feed rate used during the performance test:</p> <div id="p-122.21(q)(11)(iii)(L)(1)"> <p class="indent-5" data-title="122.21(q)(11)(iii)(L)(<em>1</em>)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span><em>1</em><span class="paren">)</span></span> Sewage sludge feed rate in dry metric tons per day;</p> </div> <div id="p-122.21(q)(11)(iii)(L)(2)"> <p class="indent-5" data-title="122.21(q)(11)(iii)(L)(<em>2</em>)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span><em>2</em><span class="paren">)</span></span> Identification of whether the feed rate submitted is average use or maximum design; and</p> </div> <div id="p-122.21(q)(11)(iii)(L)(3)"> <p class="indent-5" data-title="122.21(q)(11)(iii)(L)(<em>3</em>)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span><em>3</em><span class="paren">)</span></span> A description of how the feed rate was calculated;</p> </div> </div> <div id="p-122.21(q)(11)(iii)(M)"> <p class="indent-4" data-title="122.21(q)(11)(iii)(M)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>M<span class="paren">)</span></span> The incinerator stack height in meters for each stack, including identification of whether actual or creditable stack height was used;</p> </div> <div id="p-122.21(q)(11)(iii)(N)"> <p class="indent-4" data-title="122.21(q)(11)(iii)(N)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>N<span class="paren">)</span></span> The operating parameters for the sewage sludge incinerator air pollution control device(s), as obtained during the performance test of the sewage sludge incinerator to determine pollutant control efficiencies;</p> </div> <div id="p-122.21(q)(11)(iii)(O)"> <p class="indent-4" data-title="122.21(q)(11)(iii)(O)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>O<span class="paren">)</span></span> Identification of the monitoring equipment in place, including (but not limited to) equipment to monitor the following:</p> <div id="p-122.21(q)(11)(iii)(O)(1)"> <p class="indent-5" data-title="122.21(q)(11)(iii)(O)(<em>1</em>)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span><em>1</em><span class="paren">)</span></span> Total hydrocarbons or Carbon Monoxide;</p> </div> <div id="p-122.21(q)(11)(iii)(O)(2)"> <p class="indent-5" data-title="122.21(q)(11)(iii)(O)(<em>2</em>)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span><em>2</em><span class="paren">)</span></span> Percent oxygen;</p> </div> <div id="p-122.21(q)(11)(iii)(O)(3)"> <p class="indent-5" data-title="122.21(q)(11)(iii)(O)(<em>3</em>)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span><em>3</em><span class="paren">)</span></span> Percent moisture; and</p> </div> <div id="p-122.21(q)(11)(iii)(O)(4)"> <p class="indent-5" data-title="122.21(q)(11)(iii)(O)(<em>4</em>)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span><em>4</em><span class="paren">)</span></span> Combustion temperature; and</p> </div> </div> <div id="p-122.21(q)(11)(iii)(P)"> <p class="indent-4" data-title="122.21(q)(11)(iii)(P)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>P<span class="paren">)</span></span> A list of all air pollution control equipment used with this sewage sludge incinerator;</p> </div> </div> </div> <div id="p-122.21(q)(12)"> <p class="indent-2" data-title="122.21(q)(12)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>12<span class="paren">)</span></span> <em class="paragraph-heading">Disposal in a municipal solid waste landfill.</em> If sewage sludge from the applicant's facility is sent to a municipal solid waste landfill (MSWLF), the applicant must provide the following information for each MSWLF to which sewage sludge is sent:</p> <div id="p-122.21(q)(12)(i)"> <p class="indent-3" data-title="122.21(q)(12)(i)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>i<span class="paren">)</span></span> The name, contact person, mailing address, electronic mail address, location, and all applicable permit numbers of the MSWLF;</p> </div> <div id="p-122.21(q)(12)(ii)"> <p class="indent-3" data-title="122.21(q)(12)(ii)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>ii<span class="paren">)</span></span> The total dry metric tons per 365-day period sent from this facility to the MSWLF;</p> </div> <div id="p-122.21(q)(12)(iii)"> <p class="indent-3" data-title="122.21(q)(12)(iii)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>iii<span class="paren">)</span></span> A determination of whether the sewage sludge meets applicable requirements for disposal of sewage sludge in a MSWLF, including the results of the paint filter liquids test and any additional requirements that apply on a site-specific basis; and</p> </div> <div id="p-122.21(q)(12)(iv)"> <p class="indent-3" data-title="122.21(q)(12)(iv)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>iv<span class="paren">)</span></span> Information, if known, indicating whether the MSWLF complies with criteria set forth in <a href="/current/title-40/part-258" class="cfr external">40 CFR part 258</a>;</p> </div> </div> <div id="p-122.21(q)(13)"> <p class="indent-2" data-title="122.21(q)(13)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>13<span class="paren">)</span></span> <em class="paragraph-heading">Contractors.</em> All applicants must provide the name, mailing address, telephone number, electronic mail address and responsibilities of all contractors responsible for any operational or maintenance aspects of the facility related to sewage sludge generation, treatment, use, or disposal;</p> </div> <div id="p-122.21(q)(14)"> <p class="indent-2" data-title="122.21(q)(14)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>14<span class="paren">)</span></span> <em class="paragraph-heading">Other information.</em> At the request of the permitting authority, the applicant must provide any other information necessary to determine the appropriate standards for permitting under <a href="/current/title-40/part-503" class="cfr external">40 CFR part 503</a>, and must provide any other information necessary to assess the sewage sludge use and disposal practices, determine whether to issue a permit, or identify appropriate permit requirements; and</p> </div> <div id="p-122.21(q)(15)"> <p class="indent-2" data-title="122.21(q)(15)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>15<span class="paren">)</span></span> <em class="paragraph-heading">Signature.</em> All applications must be signed by a certifying official in compliance with <a href="/current/title-40/section-122.22" class="cfr external">§ 122.22</a>.</p> <div class="extract"> <p>[Note 1: At <a href="https://www.federalregister.gov/citation/46-FR-2046" class="fr-reference" data-reference="46 FR 2046">46 FR 2046</a>, Jan. 8, 1981, the Environmental Protection Agency suspended until further notice <a href="/current/title-40/section-122.21#p-122.21(g)(7)(v)(A)" class="cfr external">§ 122.21(g)(7)(v)(A)</a> and the corresponding portions of Item V-C of the NPDES application Form 2C as they apply to coal mines. This suspension continues in effect.]</p> <p>[Note 2: At <a href="https://www.federalregister.gov/citation/46-FR-22585" class="fr-reference" data-reference="46 FR 22585">46 FR 22585</a>, Apr. 20, 1981, the Environmental Protection Agency suspended until further notice <a href="/current/title-40/section-122.21#p-122.21(g)(7)(v)(A)" class="cfr external">§ 122.21(g)(7)(v)(A)</a> and the corresponding portions of Item V-C of the NPDES application Form 2C as they apply to:</p> <p>a. Testing and reporting for all four organic fractions in the Greige Mills Subcategory of the Textile Mills industry (subpart C—Low water use processing of <a href="/current/title-40/part-410" class="cfr external">40 CFR part 410</a>), and testing and reporting for the pesticide fraction in all other subcategories of this industrial category.</p> <p>b. Testing and reporting for the volatile, base/neutral and pesticide fractions in the Base and Precious Metals Subcategory of the Ore Mining and Dressing industry (subpart B of <a href="/current/title-40/part-440" class="cfr external">40 CFR part 440</a>), and testing and reporting for all four fractions in all other subcategories of this industrial category.</p> <p>c. Testing and reporting for all four GC/MS fractions in the Porcelain Enameling industry.</p> <p class="flush-paragraph">This revision continues that suspension.]<sup>1</sup> </p> <p>[Note 3: At <a href="https://www.federalregister.gov/citation/46-FR-35090" class="fr-reference" data-reference="46 FR 35090">46 FR 35090</a>, July 1, 1981, the Environmental Protection Agency suspended until further notice <a href="/current/title-40/section-122.21#p-122.21(g)(7)(v)(A)" class="cfr external">§ 122.21(g)(7)(v)(A)</a> and the corresponding portions of Item V-C of the NPDES application Form 2C as they apply to:</p> <p>a. Testing and reporting for the pesticide fraction in the Tall Oil Rosin Subcategory (subpart D) and Rosin-Based Derivatives Subcategory (subpart F) of the Gum and Wood Chemicals industry (<a href="/current/title-40/part-454" class="cfr external">40 CFR part 454</a>), and testing and reporting for the pesticide and base-neutral fractions in all other subcategories of this industrial category.</p> <p>b. Testing and reporting for the pesticide fraction in the Leather Tanning and Finishing, Paint and Ink Formulation, and Photographic Supplies industrial categories.</p> <p>c. Testing and reporting for the acid, base/neutral and pesticide fractions in the Petroleum Refining industrial category.</p> <p>d. Testing and reporting for the pesticide fraction in the Papergrade Sulfite subcategories (subparts J and U) of the Pulp and Paper industry (<a href="/current/title-40/part-430" class="cfr external">40 CFR part 430</a>); testing and reporting for the base/neutral and pesticide fractions in the following subcategories: Deink (subpart Q), Dissolving Kraft (subpart F), and Paperboard from Waste Paper (subpart E); testing and reporting for the volatile, base/neutral and pesticide fractions in the following subcategories: BCT Bleached Kraft (subpart H), Semi-Chemical (subparts B and C), and Nonintegrated-Fine Papers (subpart R); and testing and reporting for the acid, base/neutral, and pesticide fractions in the following subcategories: Fine Bleached Kraft (subpart I), Dissolving Sulfite Pulp (subpart K), Groundwood-Fine Papers (subpart O), Market Bleached Kraft (subpart G), Tissue from Wastepaper (subpart T), and Nonintegrated-Tissue Papers (subpart S).</p> <p>e. Testing and reporting for the base/neutral fraction in the Once-Through Cooling Water, Fly Ash and Bottom Ash Transport Water process wastestreams of the Steam Electric Power Plant industrial category.</p> <p class="flush-paragraph">This revision continues that suspension.]<sup>[<a class="footnote-reference" href="#122.21-footnote-1" id="122.21-footref-1">1</a>] </sup> </p> </div> </div> </div> <div id="p-122.21(r)"> <p class="indent-1" data-title="122.21(r)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>r<span class="paren">)</span></span> <em class="paragraph-heading">Application requirements for facilities with cooling water intake structures</em> —</p> <div id="p-122.21(r)(1)"> <p class="indent-2" data-title="122.21(r)(1)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>1<span class="paren">)</span></span> </p> <div id="p-122.21(r)(1)(i)"> <p class="indent-3" data-title="122.21(r)(1)(i)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>i<span class="paren">)</span></span> <em class="paragraph-heading">New facilities with new or modified cooling water intake structures.</em> New facilities (other than offshore oil and gas extraction facilities) with cooling water intake structures as defined in <a href="/current/title-40/part-125/subpart-I" class="cfr external">part 125, subpart I of this chapter</a>, must submit to the Director for review the information required under paragraphs (r)(2) (except (r)(2)(iv)), (3), and (4) (except (r)(4)(ix), (x), (xi), and (xii)) of this section and <a href="/current/title-40/section-125.86" class="cfr external">§ 125.86 of this chapter</a> as part of the permit application. New offshore oil and gas extraction facilities with cooling water intake structures as defined in part 125, subpart N, of this chapter that are fixed facilities must submit to the Director for review the information required under paragraphs (r)(2) (except (r)(2)(iv)), (3), and (4) (except (r)(4)(ix), (x), (xi), and (xii)) of this section and <a href="/current/title-40/section-125.136" class="cfr external">§ 125.136 of this chapter</a> as part of their permit application.</p> </div> <div id="p-122.21(r)(1)(ii)"> <p class="indent-3" data-title="122.21(r)(1)(ii)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>ii<span class="paren">)</span></span> <em class="paragraph-heading">Existing facilities.</em> </p> <div id="p-122.21(r)(1)(ii)(A)"> <p class="indent-4" data-title="122.21(r)(1)(ii)(A)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>A<span class="paren">)</span></span> <em class="paragraph-heading">All existing facilities.</em> The owner or operator of an existing facility defined at <a href="/current/title-40/section-125.92#p-125.92(k)" class="cfr external">40 CFR 125.92(k)</a> must submit to the Director for review the information required under <a href="/current/title-40/section-122.21#p-122.21(r)(2)" class="cfr external">paragraphs (r)(2)</a> and <a href="/current/title-40/section-122.21#p-122.21(r)(3)" class="cfr external">(3)</a> of this section and applicable provisions of <a href="/current/title-40/section-122.21#p-122.21(r)(4)" class="cfr external">paragraphs (r)(4)</a>, <a href="/current/title-40/section-122.21#p-122.21(r)(5)" class="cfr external">(5)</a>, <a href="/current/title-40/section-122.21#p-122.21(r)(6)" class="cfr external">(6)</a>, <a href="/current/title-40/section-122.21#p-122.21(r)(7)" class="cfr external">(7)</a>, and <a href="/current/title-40/section-122.21#p-122.21(r)(8)" class="cfr external">(8)</a> of this section.</p> </div> <div id="p-122.21(r)(1)(ii)(B)"> <p class="indent-4" data-title="122.21(r)(1)(ii)(B)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>B<span class="paren">)</span></span> <em class="paragraph-heading">Existing facilities greater than 125 mgd AIF.</em> In addition, the owner or operator of an existing facility that withdraws greater than 125 mgd actual intake flow (AIF), as defined at <a href="/current/title-40/section-125.92#p-125.92(a)" class="cfr external">40 CFR 125.92 (a)</a>, of water for cooling purposes must also submit to the Director for review the information required under <a href="/current/title-40/section-122.21#p-122.21(r)(9)" class="cfr external">paragraphs (r)(9)</a>, <a href="/current/title-40/section-122.21#p-122.21(r)(10)" class="cfr external">(10)</a>, <a href="/current/title-40/section-122.21#p-122.21(r)(11)" class="cfr external">(11)</a>, <a href="/current/title-40/section-122.21#p-122.21(r)(12)" class="cfr external">(12)</a>, and <a href="/current/title-40/section-122.21#p-122.21(r)(13)" class="cfr external">(13)</a> of this section. If the owner or operator of an existing facility intends to comply with the BTA (best technology available) standards for entrainment using a closed-cycle recirculating system as defined at <a href="/current/title-40/section-125.92#p-125.92(c)" class="cfr external">40 CFR 125.92(c)</a>, the Director may reduce or waive some or all of the information required under <a href="/current/title-40/section-122.21#p-122.21(r)(9)" class="cfr external">paragraphs (r)(9)</a> through <a href="/current/title-40/section-122.21#p-122.21(r)(13)" class="cfr external">(13)</a> of this section.</p> </div> <div id="p-122.21(r)(1)(ii)(C)"> <p class="indent-4" data-title="122.21(r)(1)(ii)(C)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>C<span class="paren">)</span></span> <em class="paragraph-heading">Additional information.</em> The owner or operator of an existing facility must also submit such additional information as the Director determines is necessary pursuant to <a href="/current/title-40/section-125.98#p-125.98(i)" class="cfr external">40 CFR 125.98(i)</a>.</p> </div> <div id="p-122.21(r)(1)(ii)(D)"> <p class="indent-4" data-title="122.21(r)(1)(ii)(D)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>D<span class="paren">)</span></span> <em class="paragraph-heading">New units at existing facilities.</em> The owner or operator of a new unit at an existing facility, as defined at <a href="/current/title-40/section-125.92#p-125.92(u)" class="cfr external">40 CFR 125.92(u)</a>, must submit or update any information previously provided to the Director by submitting the information required under <a href="/current/title-40/section-122.21#p-122.21(r)(2)" class="cfr external">paragraphs (r)(2)</a>, <a href="/current/title-40/section-122.21#p-122.21(r)(3)" class="cfr external">(3)</a>, <a href="/current/title-40/section-122.21#p-122.21(r)(5)" class="cfr external">(5)</a>, <a href="/current/title-40/section-122.21#p-122.21(r)(8)" class="cfr external">(8)</a>, and <a href="/current/title-40/section-122.21#p-122.21(r)(14)" class="cfr external">(14)</a> of this section and applicable provisions of <a href="/current/title-40/section-122.21#p-122.21(r)(4)" class="cfr external">paragraphs (r)(4)</a>, <a href="/current/title-40/section-122.21#p-122.21(r)(6)" class="cfr external">(6)</a>, and <a href="/current/title-40/section-122.21#p-122.21(r)(7)" class="cfr external">(7)</a> of this section. Requests for and approvals of alternative requirements sought under <a href="/current/title-40/section-125.94#p-125.94(e)(2)" class="cfr external">40 CFR 125.94(e)(2)</a> or <a href="/current/title-40/section-125.98#p-125.98(b)(7)" class="cfr external">125.98(b)(7)</a> must be submitted with the permit application.</p> </div> <div id="p-122.21(r)(1)(ii)(E)"> <p class="indent-4" data-title="122.21(r)(1)(ii)(E)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>E<span class="paren">)</span></span> <em class="paragraph-heading">New units at existing facilities not previously subject to Part 125.</em> The owner or operator of a new unit as defined at <a href="/current/title-40/section-125.92#p-125.92(u)" class="cfr external">40 CFR 125.92(u)</a> at an existing facility not previously subject to <a href="/current/title-40/part-125" class="cfr external">part 125 of this chapter</a> that increases the total capacity of the existing facility to more than 2 mgd DIF must submit the information required under <a href="/current/title-40/section-122.21#p-122.21(r)(2)" class="cfr external">paragraphs (r)(2)</a>, <a href="/current/title-40/section-122.21#p-122.21(r)(3)" class="cfr external">(3)</a>, <a href="/current/title-40/section-122.21#p-122.21(r)(5)" class="cfr external">(5)</a>, and <a href="/current/title-40/section-122.21#p-122.21(r)(8)" class="cfr external">(8)</a> of this section and applicable provisions of <a href="/current/title-40/section-122.21#p-122.21(r)(4)" class="cfr external">paragraphs (r)(4)</a>, <a href="/current/title-40/section-122.21#p-122.21(r)(6)" class="cfr external">(6)</a>, and <a href="/current/title-40/section-122.21#p-122.21(r)(7)" class="cfr external">(7)</a> of this section at the time of the permit application for the new unit. Requests for alternative requirements under <a href="/current/title-40/section-125.94#p-125.94(e)(2)" class="cfr external">40 CFR 125.94(e)(2)</a> or <a href="/current/title-40/section-125.98#p-125.98(b)(7)" class="cfr external">125.98(b)(7)</a> must be submitted with the permit application. If the total capacity of the facility will increase to more than 125 mgd AIF, the owner or operator must also submit the information required in <a href="/current/title-40/section-122.21#p-122.21(r)(9)" class="cfr external">paragraphs (r)(9)</a> through <a href="/current/title-40/section-122.21#p-122.21(r)(13)" class="cfr external">(13)</a> of this section. If the owner or operator of an existing facility intends to comply with the BTA (best technology available) standards for entrainment using a closed-cycle recirculating system as defined at <a href="/current/title-40/section-125.92#p-125.92(c)" class="cfr external">40 CFR 125.92(c)</a>, the Director may reduce or waive some or all of the information required under <a href="/current/title-40/section-122.21#p-122.21(r)(9)" class="cfr external">paragraphs (r)(9)</a> through <a href="/current/title-40/section-122.21#p-122.21(r)(13)" class="cfr external">(13)</a> of this section.</p> </div> <div id="p-122.21(r)(1)(ii)(F)"> <p class="indent-4" data-title="122.21(r)(1)(ii)(F)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>F<span class="paren">)</span></span> If the owner or operator of an existing facility plans to retire the facility before the current permit expires, then the requirements of <a href="/current/title-40/section-122.21#p-122.21(r)(1)(ii)(A)" class="cfr external">paragraphs (r)(1)(ii)(A)</a>, <a href="/current/title-40/section-122.21#p-122.21(r)(1)(ii)(B)" class="cfr external">(B)</a>, <a href="/current/title-40/section-122.21#p-122.21(r)(1)(ii)(C)" class="cfr external">(C)</a>, <a href="/current/title-40/section-122.21#p-122.21(r)(1)(ii)(D)" class="cfr external">(D)</a>, and <a href="/current/title-40/section-122.21#p-122.21(r)(1)(ii)(E)" class="cfr external">(E)</a> of this section do not apply.</p> </div> <div id="p-122.21(r)(1)(ii)(G)"> <p class="indent-4" data-title="122.21(r)(1)(ii)(G)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>G<span class="paren">)</span></span> If the owner or operator of an existing facility plans to retire the facility after the current permit expires but within one permit cycle, then the Director may waive the requirements of <a href="/current/title-40/section-122.21#p-122.21(r)(7)" class="cfr external">paragraphs (r)(7)</a>, <a href="/current/title-40/section-122.21#p-122.21(r)(9)" class="cfr external">(9)</a>, <a href="/current/title-40/section-122.21#p-122.21(r)(10)" class="cfr external">(10)</a>, <a href="/current/title-40/section-122.21#p-122.21(r)(11)" class="cfr external">(11)</a>, <a href="/current/title-40/section-122.21#p-122.21(r)(12)" class="cfr external">(12)</a>, and <a href="/current/title-40/section-122.21#p-122.21(r)(13)" class="cfr external">(13)</a> of this section pending a signed certification statement from the owner or operator of the facility specifying the last operating date of the facility.</p> </div> <div id="p-122.21(r)(1)(ii)(H)"> <p class="indent-4" data-title="122.21(r)(1)(ii)(H)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>H<span class="paren">)</span></span> <em class="paragraph-heading">All facilities.</em> The owner or operator of any existing facility or new unit at any existing facility must also submit with its permit application all information received as a result of any communication with a Field Office of the Fish and Wildlife Service and/or Regional Office of the National Marine Fisheries Service.</p> </div> </div> </div> <div id="p-122.21(r)(2)"> <p class="indent-2" data-title="122.21(r)(2)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>2<span class="paren">)</span></span> <em class="paragraph-heading">Source water physical data.</em> These include:</p> <div id="p-122.21(r)(2)(i)"> <p class="indent-3" data-title="122.21(r)(2)(i)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>i<span class="paren">)</span></span> A narrative description and scaled drawings showing the physical configuration of all source water bodies used by your facility, including areal dimensions, depths, salinity and temperature regimes, and other documentation that supports your determination of the water body type where each cooling water intake structure is located;</p> </div> <div id="p-122.21(r)(2)(ii)"> <p class="indent-3" data-title="122.21(r)(2)(ii)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>ii<span class="paren">)</span></span> Identification and characterization of the source waterbody's hydrological and geomorphological features, as well as the methods you used to conduct any physical studies to determine your intake's area of influence within the waterbody and the results of such studies;</p> </div> <div id="p-122.21(r)(2)(iii)"> <p class="indent-3" data-title="122.21(r)(2)(iii)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>iii<span class="paren">)</span></span> Locational maps; and</p> </div> <div id="p-122.21(r)(2)(iv)"> <p class="indent-3" data-title="122.21(r)(2)(iv)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>iv<span class="paren">)</span></span> For new offshore oil and gas facilities that are not fixed facilities, a narrative description and/or locational maps providing information on predicted locations within the waterbody during the permit term in sufficient detail for the Director to determine the appropriateness of additional impingement requirements under <a href="/current/title-40/section-125.134#p-125.134(b)(4)" class="cfr external">§ 125.134(b)(4)</a>.</p> </div> </div> <div id="p-122.21(r)(3)"> <p class="indent-2" data-title="122.21(r)(3)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>3<span class="paren">)</span></span> <em class="paragraph-heading">Cooling water intake structure data.</em> These include:</p> <div id="p-122.21(r)(3)(i)"> <p class="indent-3" data-title="122.21(r)(3)(i)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>i<span class="paren">)</span></span> A narrative description of the configuration of each of your cooling water intake structures and where it is located in the water body and in the water column;</p> </div> <div id="p-122.21(r)(3)(ii)"> <p class="indent-3" data-title="122.21(r)(3)(ii)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>ii<span class="paren">)</span></span> Latitude and longitude in degrees, minutes, and seconds for each of your cooling water intake structures;</p> </div> <div id="p-122.21(r)(3)(iii)"> <p class="indent-3" data-title="122.21(r)(3)(iii)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>iii<span class="paren">)</span></span> A narrative description of the operation of each of your cooling water intake structures, including design intake flows, daily hours of operation, number of days of the year in operation and seasonal changes, if applicable;</p> </div> <div id="p-122.21(r)(3)(iv)"> <p class="indent-3" data-title="122.21(r)(3)(iv)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>iv<span class="paren">)</span></span> A flow distribution and water balance diagram that includes all sources of water to the facility, recirculating flows, and discharges; and</p> </div> <div id="p-122.21(r)(3)(v)"> <p class="indent-3" data-title="122.21(r)(3)(v)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>v<span class="paren">)</span></span> Engineering drawings of the cooling water intake structure.</p> </div> </div> <div id="p-122.21(r)(4)"> <p class="indent-2" data-title="122.21(r)(4)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>4<span class="paren">)</span></span> Source water baseline biological characterization data. This information is required to characterize the biological community in the vicinity of the cooling water intake structure and to characterize the operation of the cooling water intake structures. The Director may also use this information in subsequent permit renewal proceedings to determine if your Design and Construction Technology Plan as required in <a href="/current/title-40/section-125.86#p-125.86(b)(4)" class="cfr external">§ 125.86(b)(4)</a> or <a href="/current/title-40/section-125.136#p-125.136(b)(3)" class="cfr external">§ 125.136(b)(3) of this chapter</a> should be revised. This supporting information must include existing data (if they are available). However, you may supplement the data using newly conducted field studies if you choose to do so. The information you submit must include:</p> <div id="p-122.21(r)(4)(i)"> <p class="indent-3" data-title="122.21(r)(4)(i)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>i<span class="paren">)</span></span> A list of the data in <a href="/current/title-40/section-122.21#p-122.21(r)(4)(ii)" class="cfr external">paragraphs (r)(4)(ii)</a> through <a href="/current/title-40/section-122.21#p-122.21(r)(4)(vi)" class="cfr external">(vi)</a> of this section that are not available and efforts made to identify sources of the data;</p> </div> <div id="p-122.21(r)(4)(ii)"> <p class="indent-3" data-title="122.21(r)(4)(ii)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>ii<span class="paren">)</span></span> A list of species (or relevant taxa) for all life stages and their relative abundance in the vicinity of the cooling water intake structure;</p> </div> <div id="p-122.21(r)(4)(iii)"> <p class="indent-3" data-title="122.21(r)(4)(iii)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>iii<span class="paren">)</span></span> Identification of the species and life stages that would be most susceptible to impingement and entrainment. Species evaluated should include the forage base as well as those most important in terms of significance to commercial and recreational fisheries;</p> </div> <div id="p-122.21(r)(4)(iv)"> <p class="indent-3" data-title="122.21(r)(4)(iv)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>iv<span class="paren">)</span></span> Identification and evaluation of the primary period of reproduction, larval recruitment, and period of peak abundance for relevant taxa;</p> </div> <div id="p-122.21(r)(4)(v)"> <p class="indent-3" data-title="122.21(r)(4)(v)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>v<span class="paren">)</span></span> Data representative of the seasonal and daily activities (e.g., feeding and water column migration) of biological organisms in the vicinity of the cooling water intake structure;</p> </div> <div id="p-122.21(r)(4)(vi)"> <p class="indent-3" data-title="122.21(r)(4)(vi)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>vi<span class="paren">)</span></span> Identification of all threatened, endangered, and other protected species that might be susceptible to impingement and entrainment at your cooling water intake structures;</p> </div> <div id="p-122.21(r)(4)(vii)"> <p class="indent-3" data-title="122.21(r)(4)(vii)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>vii<span class="paren">)</span></span> Documentation of any public participation or consultation with Federal or State agencies undertaken in development of the plan; and</p> </div> <div id="p-122.21(r)(4)(viii)"> <p class="indent-3" data-title="122.21(r)(4)(viii)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>viii<span class="paren">)</span></span> If you supplement the information requested in <a href="/current/title-40/section-122.21#p-122.21(r)(4)(i)" class="cfr external">paragraph (r)(4)(i)</a> of this section with data collected using field studies, supporting documentation for the Source Water Baseline Biological Characterization must include a description of all methods and quality assurance procedures for sampling, and data analysis including a description of the study area; taxonomic identification of sampled and evaluated biological assemblages (including all life stages of fish and shellfish); and sampling and data analysis methods. The sampling and/or data analysis methods you use must be appropriate for a quantitative survey and based on consideration of methods used in other biological studies performed within the same source water body. The study area should include, at a minimum, the area of influence of the cooling water intake structure.</p> </div> <div id="p-122.21(r)(4)(ix)"> <p class="indent-3" data-title="122.21(r)(4)(ix)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>ix<span class="paren">)</span></span> In the case of the owner or operator of an existing facility or new unit at an existing facility, the <em>Source Water Baseline Biological Characterization Data</em> is the information in <a href="/current/title-40/section-122.21#p-122.21(r)(4)(i)" class="cfr external">paragraphs (r)(4)(i)</a> through <a href="/current/title-40/section-122.21#p-122.21(r)(4)(xii)" class="cfr external">(xii)</a> of this section.</p> </div> <div id="p-122.21(r)(4)(x)"> <p class="indent-3" data-title="122.21(r)(4)(x)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>x<span class="paren">)</span></span> For the owner or operator of an existing facility, identification of protective measures and stabilization activities that have been implemented, and a description of how these measures and activities affected the baseline water condition in the vicinity of the intake.</p> </div> <div id="p-122.21(r)(4)(xi)"> <p class="indent-3" data-title="122.21(r)(4)(xi)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>xi<span class="paren">)</span></span> For the owner or operator of an existing facility, a list of fragile species, as defined at <a href="/current/title-40/section-125.92#p-125.92(m)" class="cfr external">40 CFR 125.92(m)</a>, at the facility. The applicant need only identify those species not already identified as fragile at <a href="/current/title-40/section-125.92#p-125.92(m)" class="cfr external">40 CFR 125.92(m)</a>. New units at an existing facility are not required to resubmit this information if the cooling water withdrawals for the operation of the new unit are from an existing intake.</p> </div> <div id="p-122.21(r)(4)(xii)"> <p class="indent-3" data-title="122.21(r)(4)(xii)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>xii<span class="paren">)</span></span> For the owner or operator of an existing facility that has obtained incidental take exemption or authorization for its cooling water intake structure(s) from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service or the National Marine Fisheries Service, any information submitted in order to obtain that exemption or authorization may be used to satisfy the permit application information requirement of paragraph <a href="/current/title-40/section-125.95#p-125.95(f)" class="cfr external">40 CFR 125.95(f)</a> if included in the application.</p> </div> </div> <div id="p-122.21(r)(5)"> <p class="indent-2" data-title="122.21(r)(5)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>5<span class="paren">)</span></span> <em class="paragraph-heading">Cooling Water System Data.</em> The owner or operator of an existing facility must submit the following information for each cooling water intake structure used or intended to be used:</p> <div id="p-122.21(r)(5)(i)"> <p class="indent-3" data-title="122.21(r)(5)(i)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>i<span class="paren">)</span></span> A narrative description of the operation of the cooling water system and its relationship to cooling water intake structures; the proportion of the design intake flow that is used in the system; the number of days of the year the cooling water system is in operation and seasonal changes in the operation of the system, if applicable; the proportion of design intake flow for contact cooling, non-contact cooling, and process uses; a distribution of water reuse to include cooling water reused as process water, process water reused for cooling, and the use of gray water for cooling; a description of reductions in total water withdrawals including cooling water intake flow reductions already achieved through minimized process water withdrawals; a description of any cooling water that is used in a manufacturing process either before or after it is used for cooling, including other recycled process water flows; the proportion of the source waterbody withdrawn (on a monthly basis);</p> </div> <div id="p-122.21(r)(5)(ii)"> <p class="indent-3" data-title="122.21(r)(5)(ii)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>ii<span class="paren">)</span></span> Design and engineering calculations prepared by a qualified professional and supporting data to support the description required by <a href="/current/title-40/section-122.21#p-122.21(r)(5)(i)" class="cfr external">paragraph (r)(5)(i)</a> of this section; and</p> </div> <div id="p-122.21(r)(5)(iii)"> <p class="indent-3" data-title="122.21(r)(5)(iii)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>iii<span class="paren">)</span></span> Description of existing impingement and entrainment technologies or operational measures and a summary of their performance, including but not limited to reductions in impingement mortality and entrainment due to intake location and reductions in total water withdrawals and usage.</p> </div> </div> <div id="p-122.21(r)(6)"> <p class="indent-2" data-title="122.21(r)(6)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>6<span class="paren">)</span></span> <em class="paragraph-heading">Chosen Method(s) of Compliance with Impingement Mortality Standard.</em> The owner or operator of the facility must identify the chosen compliance method for the entire facility; alternatively, the applicant must identify the chosen compliance method for each cooling water intake structure at its facility. The applicant must identify any intake structure for which a BTA determination for Impingement Mortality under <a href="/current/title-40/section-125.94#p-125.94(c)(11)" class="cfr external">40 CFR 125.94 (c)(11)</a> or <a href="/current/title-40/section-125.94#p-125.94(c)(12)" class="cfr external">(12)</a> is requested. In addition, the owner or operator that chooses to comply via <a href="/current/title-40/section-125.94#p-125.94(c)(5)" class="cfr external">40 CFR 125.94 (c)(5)</a> or <a href="/current/title-40/section-125.94#p-125.94(c)(6)" class="cfr external">(6)</a> must also submit an <em>impingement technology performance optimization study</em> as described below:</p> <div id="p-122.21(r)(6)(i)"> <p class="indent-3" data-title="122.21(r)(6)(i)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>i<span class="paren">)</span></span> If the applicant chooses to comply with <a href="/current/title-40/section-125.94#p-125.94(c)(5)" class="cfr external">40 CFR 125.94(c)(5)</a>, subject to the flexibility for timing provided in <a href="/current/title-40/section-125.95#p-125.95(a)(2)" class="cfr external">40 CFR 125.95(a)(2)</a>, the <em>impingement technology performance optimization study</em> must include two years of biological data collection measuring the reduction in impingement mortality achieved by the modified traveling screens as defined at <a href="/current/title-40/section-125.92#p-125.92(s)" class="cfr external">40 CFR 125.92(s)</a> and demonstrating that the operation has been optimized to minimize impingement mortality. A complete description of the modified traveling screens and associated equipment must be included, including, for example, type of mesh, mesh slot size, pressure sprays and fish return mechanisms. A description of any biological data collection and data collection approach used in measuring impingement mortality must be included:</p> <div id="p-122.21(r)(6)(i)(A)"> <p class="indent-4" data-title="122.21(r)(6)(i)(A)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>A<span class="paren">)</span></span> Collecting data no less frequently than monthly. The Director may establish more frequent data collection;</p> </div> <div id="p-122.21(r)(6)(i)(B)"> <p class="indent-4" data-title="122.21(r)(6)(i)(B)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>B<span class="paren">)</span></span> Biological data collection representative of the impingement and the impingement mortality at the intakes subject to this provision;</p> </div> <div id="p-122.21(r)(6)(i)(C)"> <p class="indent-4" data-title="122.21(r)(6)(i)(C)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>C<span class="paren">)</span></span> A taxonomic identification to the lowest taxon possible of all organisms collected;</p> </div> <div id="p-122.21(r)(6)(i)(D)"> <p class="indent-4" data-title="122.21(r)(6)(i)(D)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>D<span class="paren">)</span></span> The method in which naturally moribund organisms are identified and taken into account;</p> </div> <div id="p-122.21(r)(6)(i)(E)"> <p class="indent-4" data-title="122.21(r)(6)(i)(E)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>E<span class="paren">)</span></span> The method in which mortality due to holding times is taken into account;</p> </div> <div id="p-122.21(r)(6)(i)(F)"> <p class="indent-4" data-title="122.21(r)(6)(i)(F)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>F<span class="paren">)</span></span> If the facility entraps fish or shellfish, a count of entrapment, as defined at <a href="/current/title-40/section-125.92#p-125.92(j)" class="cfr external">40 CFR 125.92(j)</a>, as impingement mortality; and</p> </div> <div id="p-122.21(r)(6)(i)(G)"> <p class="indent-4" data-title="122.21(r)(6)(i)(G)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>G<span class="paren">)</span></span> The percent impingement mortality reflecting optimized operation of the modified traveling screen and all supporting calculations.</p> </div> </div> <div id="p-122.21(r)(6)(ii)"> <p class="indent-3" data-title="122.21(r)(6)(ii)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>ii<span class="paren">)</span></span> If the applicant chooses to comply with <a href="/current/title-40/section-125.94#p-125.94(c)(6)" class="cfr external">40 CFR 125.94(c)(6)</a>, the <em>impingement technology performance optimization study</em> must include biological data measuring the reduction in impingement mortality achieved by operation of the system of technologies, operational measures and best management practices, and demonstrating that operation of the system has been optimized to minimize impingement mortality. This system of technologies, operational measures and best management practices may include flow reductions, seasonal operation, unit closure, credit for intake location, and behavioral deterrent systems. The applicant must document how each system element contributes to the system's performance. The applicant must include a minimum of two years of biological data measuring the reduction in impingement mortality achieved by the system. The applicant must also include a description of any sampling or data collection approach used in measuring the rate of impingement, impingement mortality, or flow reductions.</p> <div id="p-122.21(r)(6)(ii)(A)"> <p class="indent-4" data-title="122.21(r)(6)(ii)(A)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>A<span class="paren">)</span></span> <em class="paragraph-heading">Rate of Impingement.</em> If the demonstration relies in part on a credit for reductions in the rate of impingement in the system, the applicant must provide an estimate of those reductions to be used as credit towards reducing impingement mortality, and any relevant supporting documentation, including previously collected biological data, performance reviews, and previously conducted performance studies not already submitted to the Director. The submission of studies more than 10 years old must include an explanation of why the data are still relevant and representative of conditions at the facility and explain how the data should be interpreted using the definitions of impingement and entrapment at <a href="/current/title-40/section-125.92#p-125.92(n)" class="cfr external">40 CFR 125.92(n)</a> and <a href="/current/title-40/section-125.92#p-125.92(j)" class="cfr external">(j)</a>, respectively. The estimated reductions in rate of impingement must be based on a comparison of the system to a once-through cooling system with a traveling screen whose point of withdrawal from the surface water source is located at the shoreline of the source waterbody. For impoundments that are waters of the United States in whole or in part, the facility's rate of impingement must be measured at a location within the cooling water intake system that the Director deems appropriate. In addition, the applicant must include two years of biological data collection demonstrating the rate of impingement resulting from the system. For this demonstration, the applicant must collect data no less frequently than monthly. The Director may establish more frequent data collection.</p> </div> <div id="p-122.21(r)(6)(ii)(B)"> <p class="indent-4" data-title="122.21(r)(6)(ii)(B)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>B<span class="paren">)</span></span> <em class="paragraph-heading">Impingement Mortality.</em> If the demonstration relies in part on a credit for reductions in impingement mortality already obtained at the facility, the applicant must include two years of biological data collection demonstrating the level of impingement mortality the system is capable of achieving. The applicant must submit any relevant supporting documentation, including previously collected biological data, performance reviews, and previously conducted performance studies not already submitted to the Director. The applicant must provide a description of any sampling or data collection approach used in measuring impingement mortality. In addition, for this demonstration the applicant must:</p> <div id="p-122.21(r)(6)(ii)(B)(1)"> <p class="indent-5" data-title="122.21(r)(6)(ii)(B)(<em>1</em>)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span><em>1</em><span class="paren">)</span></span> Collect data no less frequently than monthly. The Director may establish more frequent data collection;</p> </div> <div id="p-122.21(r)(6)(ii)(B)(2)"> <p class="indent-5" data-title="122.21(r)(6)(ii)(B)(<em>2</em>)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span><em>2</em><span class="paren">)</span></span> Conduct biological data collection that is representative of the impingement and the impingement mortality at an intake subject to this provision. In addition, the applicant must describe how the location of the cooling water intake structure in the waterbody and the water column are accounted for in the points of data collection;</p> </div> <div id="p-122.21(r)(6)(ii)(B)(3)"> <p class="indent-5" data-title="122.21(r)(6)(ii)(B)(<em>3</em>)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span><em>3</em><span class="paren">)</span></span> Include a taxonomic identification to the lowest taxon possible of all organisms to be collected;</p> </div> <div id="p-122.21(r)(6)(ii)(B)(4)"> <p class="indent-5" data-title="122.21(r)(6)(ii)(B)(<em>4</em>)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span><em>4</em><span class="paren">)</span></span> Describe the method in which naturally moribund organisms are identified and taken into account;</p> </div> <div id="p-122.21(r)(6)(ii)(B)(5)"> <p class="indent-5" data-title="122.21(r)(6)(ii)(B)(<em>5</em>)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span><em>5</em><span class="paren">)</span></span> Describe the method in which mortality due to holding times is taken into account; and</p> </div> <div id="p-122.21(r)(6)(ii)(B)(6)"> <p class="indent-5" data-title="122.21(r)(6)(ii)(B)(<em>6</em>)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span><em>6</em><span class="paren">)</span></span> If the facility entraps fish or shellfish, a count of the entrapment, as defined at <a href="/current/title-40/section-125.92#p-125.92(j)" class="cfr external">40 CFR 125.92(j)</a>, as impingement mortality.</p> </div> </div> <div id="p-122.21(r)(6)(ii)(C)"> <p class="indent-4" data-title="122.21(r)(6)(ii)(C)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>C<span class="paren">)</span></span> <em class="paragraph-heading">Flow reduction.</em> If the demonstration relies in part on flow reduction to reduce impingement, the applicant must include two years of intake flows, measured daily, as part of the demonstration, and describe the extent to which flow reductions are seasonal or intermittent. The applicant must document how the flow reduction results in reduced impingement. In addition, the applicant must describe how the reduction in impingement has reduced impingement mortality.</p> </div> <div id="p-122.21(r)(6)(ii)(D)"> <p class="indent-4" data-title="122.21(r)(6)(ii)(D)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>D<span class="paren">)</span></span> <em class="paragraph-heading">Total system performance.</em> The applicant must document the percent impingement mortality reflecting optimized operation of the total system of technologies, operational measures, and best management practices and all supporting calculations. The total system performance is the combination of the impingement mortality performance reflected in <a href="/current/title-40/section-122.21#p-122.21(r)(6)(ii)(A)" class="cfr external">paragraphs (r)(6)(ii)(A)</a>, <a href="/current/title-40/section-122.21#p-122.21(r)(6)(ii)(B)" class="cfr external">(B)</a>, and <a href="/current/title-40/section-122.21#p-122.21(r)(6)(ii)(C)" class="cfr external">(C)</a> of this section.</p> </div> </div> </div> <div id="p-122.21(r)(7)"> <p class="indent-2" data-title="122.21(r)(7)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>7<span class="paren">)</span></span> <em class="paragraph-heading">Entrainment Performance Studies.</em> The owner or operator of an existing facility must submit any previously conducted studies or studies obtained from other facilities addressing technology efficacy, through-facility entrainment survival, and other entrainment studies. Any such submittals must include a description of each study, together with underlying data, and a summary of any conclusions or results. Any studies conducted at other locations must include an explanation as to why the data from other locations are relevant and representative of conditions at your facility. In the case of studies more than 10 years old, the applicant must explain why the data are still relevant and representative of conditions at the facility and explain how the data should be interpreted using the definition of entrainment at <a href="/current/title-40/section-125.92#p-125.92(h)" class="cfr external">40 CFR 125.92(h)</a>.</p> </div> <div id="p-122.21(r)(8)"> <p class="indent-2" data-title="122.21(r)(8)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>8<span class="paren">)</span></span> <em class="paragraph-heading">Operational Status.</em> The owner or operator of an existing facility must submit a description of the operational status of each generating, production, or process unit that uses cooling water, including but not limited to:</p> <div id="p-122.21(r)(8)(i)"> <p class="indent-3" data-title="122.21(r)(8)(i)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>i<span class="paren">)</span></span> For power production or steam generation, descriptions of individual unit operating status including age of each unit, capacity utilization rate (or equivalent) for the previous 5 years, including any extended or unusual outages that significantly affect current data for flow, impingement, entrainment, or other factors, including identification of any operating unit with a capacity utilization rate of less than 8 percent averaged over a 24-month block contiguous period, and any major upgrades completed within the last 15 years, including but not limited to boiler replacement, condenser replacement, turbine replacement, or changes to fuel type;</p> </div> <div id="p-122.21(r)(8)(ii)"> <p class="indent-3" data-title="122.21(r)(8)(ii)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>ii<span class="paren">)</span></span> Descriptions of completed, approved, or scheduled uprates and Nuclear Regulatory Commission relicensing status of each unit at nuclear facilities;</p> </div> <div id="p-122.21(r)(8)(iii)"> <p class="indent-3" data-title="122.21(r)(8)(iii)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>iii<span class="paren">)</span></span> For process units at your facility that use cooling water other than for power production or steam generation, if you intend to use reductions in flow or changes in operations to meet the requirements of <a href="/current/title-40/section-125.94#p-125.94(c)" class="cfr external">40 CFR 125.94(c)</a>, descriptions of individual production processes and product lines, operating status including age of each line, seasonal operation, including any extended or unusual outages that significantly affect current data for flow, impingement, entrainment, or other factors, any major upgrades completed within the last 15 years, and plans or schedules for decommissioning or replacement of process units or production processes and product lines;</p> </div> <div id="p-122.21(r)(8)(iv)"> <p class="indent-3" data-title="122.21(r)(8)(iv)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>iv<span class="paren">)</span></span> For all manufacturing facilities, descriptions of current and future production schedules; and</p> </div> <div id="p-122.21(r)(8)(v)"> <p class="indent-3" data-title="122.21(r)(8)(v)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>v<span class="paren">)</span></span> Descriptions of plans or schedules for any new units planned within the next 5 years.</p> </div> </div> <div id="p-122.21(r)(9)"> <p class="indent-2" data-title="122.21(r)(9)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>9<span class="paren">)</span></span> <em class="paragraph-heading">Entrainment Characterization Study.</em> The owner or operator of an existing facility that withdraws greater than 125 mgd AIF, where the withdrawal of cooling water is measured at a location within the cooling water intake structure that the Director deems appropriate, must develop for submission to the Director an <em>Entrainment Characterization Study</em> that includes a minimum of two years of entrainment data collection. The Entrainment Characterization Study must include the following components:</p> <div id="p-122.21(r)(9)(i)"> <p class="indent-3" data-title="122.21(r)(9)(i)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>i<span class="paren">)</span></span> <em class="paragraph-heading">Entrainment Data Collection Method.</em> The study should identify and document the data collection period and frequency. The study should identify and document organisms collected to the lowest taxon possible of all life stages of fish and shellfish that are in the vicinity of the cooling water intake structure(s) and are susceptible to entrainment, including any organisms identified by the Director, and any species protected under Federal, State, or Tribal law, including threatened or endangered species with a habitat range that includes waters in the vicinity of the cooling water intake structure. Biological data collection must be representative of the entrainment at the intakes subject to this provision. The owner or operator of the facility must identify and document how the location of the cooling water intake structure in the waterbody and the water column are accounted for by the data collection locations;</p> </div> <div id="p-122.21(r)(9)(ii)"> <p class="indent-3" data-title="122.21(r)(9)(ii)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>ii<span class="paren">)</span></span> <em class="paragraph-heading">Biological Entrainment Characterization.</em> Characterization of all life stages of fish, shellfish, and any species protected under Federal, State, or Tribal law (including threatened or endangered species), including a description of their abundance and their temporal and spatial characteristics in the vicinity of the cooling water intake structure(s), based on sufficient data to characterize annual, seasonal, and diel variations in entrainment, including but not limited to variations related to climate and weather differences, spawning, feeding, and water column migration. This characterization may include historical data that are representative of the current operation of the facility and of biological conditions at the site. Identification of all life stages of fish and shellfish must include identification of any surrogate species used, and identification of data representing both motile and non-motile life-stages of organisms;</p> </div> <div id="p-122.21(r)(9)(iii)"> <p class="indent-3" data-title="122.21(r)(9)(iii)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>iii<span class="paren">)</span></span> <em class="paragraph-heading">Analysis and Supporting Documentation.</em> Documentation of the current entrainment of all life stages of fish, shellfish, and any species protected under Federal, State, or Tribal law (including threatened or endangered species). The documentation may include historical data that are representative of the current operation of the facility and of biological conditions at the site. Entrainment data to support the facility's calculations must be collected during periods of representative operational flows for the cooling water intake structure, and the flows associated with the data collection must be documented. The method used to determine latent mortality along with data for specific organism mortality or survival that is applied to other life-stages or species must be identified. The owner or operator of the facility must identify and document all assumptions and calculations used to determine the total entrainment for that facility together with all methods and quality assurance/quality control procedures for data collection and data analysis. The proposed data collection and data analysis methods must be appropriate for a quantitative survey.</p> </div> </div> <div id="p-122.21(r)(10)"> <p class="indent-2" data-title="122.21(r)(10)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>10<span class="paren">)</span></span> <em class="paragraph-heading">Comprehensive Technical Feasibility and Cost Evaluation Study.</em> The owner or operator of an existing facility that withdraws greater than 125 mgd AIF must develop for submission to the Director an engineering study of the technical feasibility and incremental costs of candidate entrainment control technologies. In addition, the study must include the following:</p> <div id="p-122.21(r)(10)(i)"> <p class="indent-3" data-title="122.21(r)(10)(i)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>i<span class="paren">)</span></span> <em class="paragraph-heading">Technical feasibility.</em> An evaluation of the technical feasibility of closed-cycle recirculating systems as defined at <a href="/current/title-40/section-125.92#p-125.92(c)" class="cfr external">40 CFR 125.92(c)</a>, fine mesh screens with a mesh size of 2 millimeters or smaller, and water reuse or alternate sources of cooling water. In addition, this study must include:</p> <div id="p-122.21(r)(10)(i)(A)"> <p class="indent-4" data-title="122.21(r)(10)(i)(A)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>A<span class="paren">)</span></span> A description of all technologies and operational measures considered (including alternative designs of closed-cycle recirculating systems such as natural draft cooling towers, mechanical draft cooling towers, hybrid designs, and compact or multi-cell arrangements);</p> </div> <div id="p-122.21(r)(10)(i)(B)"> <p class="indent-4" data-title="122.21(r)(10)(i)(B)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>B<span class="paren">)</span></span> A discussion of land availability, including an evaluation of adjacent land and acres potentially available due to generating unit retirements, production unit retirements, other buildings and equipment retirements, and potential for repurposing of areas devoted to ponds, coal piles, rail yards, transmission yards, and parking lots;</p> </div> <div id="p-122.21(r)(10)(i)(C)"> <p class="indent-4" data-title="122.21(r)(10)(i)(C)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>C<span class="paren">)</span></span> A discussion of available sources of process water, grey water, waste water, reclaimed water, or other waters of appropriate quantity and quality for use as some or all of the cooling water needs of the facility; and</p> </div> <div id="p-122.21(r)(10)(i)(D)"> <p class="indent-4" data-title="122.21(r)(10)(i)(D)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>D<span class="paren">)</span></span> Documentation of factors other than cost that may make a candidate technology impractical or infeasible for further evaluation.</p> </div> </div> <div id="p-122.21(r)(10)(ii)"> <p class="indent-3" data-title="122.21(r)(10)(ii)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>ii<span class="paren">)</span></span> <em class="paragraph-heading">Other entrainment control technologies.</em> An evaluation of additional technologies for reducing entrainment may be required by the Director.</p> </div> <div id="p-122.21(r)(10)(iii)"> <p class="indent-3" data-title="122.21(r)(10)(iii)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>iii<span class="paren">)</span></span> <em class="paragraph-heading">Cost evaluations.</em> The study must include engineering cost estimates of all technologies considered in <a href="/current/title-40/section-122.21#p-122.21(r)(10)(i)" class="cfr external">paragraphs (r)(10)(i)</a> and <a href="/current/title-40/section-122.21#p-122.21(r)(10)(ii)" class="cfr external">(ii)</a> of this section. Facility costs must also be adjusted to estimate social costs. All costs must be presented as the net present value (NPV) and the corresponding annual value. Costs must be clearly labeled as compliance costs or social costs. The applicant must separately discuss facility level compliance costs and social costs, and provide documentation as follows:</p> <div id="p-122.21(r)(10)(iii)(A)"> <p class="indent-4" data-title="122.21(r)(10)(iii)(A)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>A<span class="paren">)</span></span> Compliance costs are calculated as after-tax, while social costs are calculated as pre-tax. Compliance costs include the facility's administrative costs, including costs of permit application, while the social cost adjustment includes the Director's administrative costs. Any outages, downtime, or other impacts to facility net revenue, are included in compliance costs, while only that portion of lost net revenue that does not accrue to other producers can be included in social costs. Social costs must also be discounted using social discount rates of 3 percent and 7 percent. Assumptions regarding depreciation schedules, tax rates, interest rates, discount rates and related assumptions must be identified;</p> </div> <div id="p-122.21(r)(10)(iii)(B)"> <p class="indent-4" data-title="122.21(r)(10)(iii)(B)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>B<span class="paren">)</span></span> Costs and explanation of any additional facility modifications necessary to support construction and operation of technologies considered in <a href="/current/title-40/section-122.21#p-122.21(r)(10)(i)" class="cfr external">paragraphs (r)(10)(i)</a> and <a href="/current/title-40/section-122.21#p-122.21(r)(10)(ii)" class="cfr external">(ii)</a> of this section, including but not limited to relocation of existing buildings or equipment, reinforcement or upgrading of existing equipment, and additional construction and operating permits. Assumptions regarding depreciation schedules, interest rates, discount rates, useful life of the technology considered, and any related assumptions must be identified; and</p> </div> <div id="p-122.21(r)(10)(iii)(C)"> <p class="indent-4" data-title="122.21(r)(10)(iii)(C)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>C<span class="paren">)</span></span> Costs and explanation for addressing any non-water quality environmental and other impacts identified in <a href="/current/title-40/section-122.21#p-122.21(r)(12)" class="cfr external">paragraph (r)(12)</a> of this section. The cost evaluation must include a discussion of all reasonable attempts to mitigate each of these impacts.</p> </div> </div> </div> <div id="p-122.21(r)(11)"> <p class="indent-2" data-title="122.21(r)(11)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>11<span class="paren">)</span></span> <em class="paragraph-heading">Benefits Valuation Study.</em> The owner or operator of an existing facility that withdraws greater than 125 mgd AIF must develop for submission to the Director an evaluation of the benefits of the candidate entrainment reduction technologies and operational measures evaluated in <a href="/current/title-40/section-122.21#p-122.21(r)(10)" class="cfr external">paragraph (r)(10)</a> of this section including using the Entrainment Characterization Study completed in <a href="/current/title-40/section-122.21#p-122.21(r)(9)" class="cfr external">paragraph (r)(9)</a> of this section. Each category of benefits must be described narratively, and when possible, benefits should be quantified in physical or biological units and monetized using appropriate economic valuation methods. The benefits valuation study must include, but is not limited to, the following elements:</p> <div id="p-122.21(r)(11)(i)"> <p class="indent-3" data-title="122.21(r)(11)(i)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>i<span class="paren">)</span></span> Incremental changes in the numbers of individual fish and shellfish lost due to impingement mortality and entrainment as defined in <a href="/current/title-40/section-125.92" class="cfr external">40 CFR 125.92</a>, for all life stages of each exposed species;</p> </div> <div id="p-122.21(r)(11)(ii)"> <p class="indent-3" data-title="122.21(r)(11)(ii)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>ii<span class="paren">)</span></span> Description of basis for any estimates of changes in the stock sizes or harvest levels of commercial and recreational fish or shellfish species or forage fish species;</p> </div> <div id="p-122.21(r)(11)(iii)"> <p class="indent-3" data-title="122.21(r)(11)(iii)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>iii<span class="paren">)</span></span> Description of basis for any monetized values assigned to changes in the stock size or harvest levels of commercial and recreational fish or shellfish species, forage fish, and to any other ecosystem or non use benefits;</p> </div> <div id="p-122.21(r)(11)(iv)"> <p class="indent-3" data-title="122.21(r)(11)(iv)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>iv<span class="paren">)</span></span> A discussion of mitigation efforts completed prior to October 14, 2014 including how long they have been in effect and how effective they have been;</p> </div> <div id="p-122.21(r)(11)(v)"> <p class="indent-3" data-title="122.21(r)(11)(v)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>v<span class="paren">)</span></span> Discussion, with quantification and monetization, where possible, of any other benefits expected to accrue to the environment and local communities, including but not limited to improvements for mammals, birds, and other organisms and aquatic habitats;</p> </div> <div id="p-122.21(r)(11)(vi)"> <p class="indent-3" data-title="122.21(r)(11)(vi)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>vi<span class="paren">)</span></span> Discussion, with quantification and monetization, where possible, of any benefits expected to result from any reductions in thermal discharges from entrainment technologies.</p> </div> </div> <div id="p-122.21(r)(12)"> <p class="indent-2" data-title="122.21(r)(12)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>12<span class="paren">)</span></span> <em class="paragraph-heading">Non-water Quality Environmental and Other Impacts Study.</em> The owner or operator of an existing facility that withdraws greater than 125 mgd AIF must develop for submission to the Director a detailed facility-specific discussion of the changes in non-water quality environmental and other impacts attributed to each technology and operational measure considered in <a href="/current/title-40/section-122.21#p-122.21(r)(10)" class="cfr external">paragraph (r)(10)</a> of this section, including both impacts increased and impacts decreased. The study must include the following:</p> <div id="p-122.21(r)(12)(i)"> <p class="indent-3" data-title="122.21(r)(12)(i)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>i<span class="paren">)</span></span> Estimates of changes to energy consumption, including but not limited to auxiliary power consumption and turbine backpressure energy penalty;</p> </div> <div id="p-122.21(r)(12)(ii)"> <p class="indent-3" data-title="122.21(r)(12)(ii)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>ii<span class="paren">)</span></span> Estimates of air pollutant emissions and of the human health and environmental impacts associated with such emissions;</p> </div> <div id="p-122.21(r)(12)(iii)"> <p class="indent-3" data-title="122.21(r)(12)(iii)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>iii<span class="paren">)</span></span> Estimates of changes in noise;</p> </div> <div id="p-122.21(r)(12)(iv)"> <p class="indent-3" data-title="122.21(r)(12)(iv)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>iv<span class="paren">)</span></span> A discussion of impacts to safety, including documentation of the potential for plumes, icing, and availability of emergency cooling water;</p> </div> <div id="p-122.21(r)(12)(v)"> <p class="indent-3" data-title="122.21(r)(12)(v)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>v<span class="paren">)</span></span> A discussion of facility reliability, including but not limited to facility availability, production of steam, impacts to production based on process unit heating or cooling, and reliability due to cooling water availability;</p> </div> <div id="p-122.21(r)(12)(vi)"> <p class="indent-3" data-title="122.21(r)(12)(vi)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>vi<span class="paren">)</span></span> Significant changes in consumption of water, including a facility-specific comparison of the evaporative losses of both once-through cooling and closed-cycle recirculating systems, and documentation of impacts attributable to changes in water consumption; and</p> </div> <div id="p-122.21(r)(12)(vii)"> <p class="indent-3" data-title="122.21(r)(12)(vii)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>vii<span class="paren">)</span></span> A discussion of all reasonable attempts to mitigate each of these factors.</p> </div> </div> <div id="p-122.21(r)(13)"> <p class="indent-2" data-title="122.21(r)(13)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>13<span class="paren">)</span></span> <em class="paragraph-heading">Peer Review.</em> If the applicant is required to submit studies under <a href="/current/title-40/section-122.21#p-122.21(r)(10)" class="cfr external">paragraphs (r)(10)</a> through <a href="/current/title-40/section-122.21#p-122.21(r)(12)" class="cfr external">(12)</a> of this section, the applicant must conduct an external peer review of each report to be submitted with the permit application. The applicant must select peer reviewers and notify the Director in advance of the peer review. The Director may disapprove of a peer reviewer or require additional peer reviewers. The Director may confer with EPA, Federal, State and Tribal fish and wildlife management agencies with responsibility for fish and wildlife potentially affected by the cooling water intake structure, independent system operators, and state public utility regulatory agencies, to determine which peer review comments must be addressed. The applicant must provide an explanation for any significant reviewer comments not accepted. Peer reviewers must have appropriate qualifications and their names and credentials must be included in the peer review report.</p> </div> <div id="p-122.21(r)(14)"><p class="indent-2" data-title="122.21(r)(14)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>14<span class="paren">)</span></span> <em class="paragraph-heading">New Units.</em> The applicant must identify the chosen compliance method for the new unit. In addition, the owner or operator that selects the BTA standards for new units at <a href="/current/title-40/section-125.94#p-125.94(e)(2)" class="cfr external">40 CFR 125.94 (e)(2)</a> as its route to compliance must submit information to demonstrate entrainment reductions equivalent to 90 percent or greater of the reduction that could be achieved through compliance with <a href="/current/title-40/section-125.94#p-125.94(e)(1)" class="cfr external">40 CFR 125.94(e)(1)</a>. The demonstration must include the Entrainment Characterization Study at <a href="/current/title-40/section-122.21#p-122.21(r)(9)" class="cfr external">paragraph (r)(9)</a> of this section. In addition, if data specific to your facility indicates that compliance with the requirements of <a href="/current/title-40/section-125.94" class="cfr external">§ 125.94 of this chapter</a> for each new unit would result in compliance costs wholly out of proportion to the costs EPA considered in establishing the requirements at issue, or would result in significant adverse impacts on local air quality, significant adverse impacts on local water resources other than impingement or entrainment, or significant adverse impacts on local energy markets, you must submit all supporting data as part of <a href="/current/title-40/section-122.21#p-122.21(r)(14)" class="cfr external">paragraph (r)(14)</a> of this section. The Director may determine that additional data and information, including but not limited to monitoring, must be included as part of <a href="/current/title-40/section-122.21#p-122.21(r)(14)" class="cfr external">paragraph (r)(14)</a> of this section.</p></div> </div> <p class="citation">[<a href="https://www.federalregister.gov/citation/48-FR-14153" class="fr-reference" data-reference="48 FR 14153">48 FR 14153</a>, Apr. 1, 1983] </p> <div class="editorial-note"><div class="box box-published no-footer"> <div class="seal-block seal-block-header"><div class="seal-content"><h6>Editorial Note</h6></div></div> <div class="content-block "> <h4 class="inline-header">Editorial Note:</h4> <p class="inline-paragraph">For <span class="minor-caps">Federal Register</span> citations affecting <a href="/current/title-40/section-122.21" class="cfr external">§ 122.21</a>, see the List of CFR Sections Affected, which appears in the Finding Aids section of the printed volume and at <em><a href="http://www.govinfo.gov" class="external" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">www.govinfo.gov</a>.</em></p> </div> </div></div> <div class="box box-published no-footer footnotes"> <div class="seal-block seal-block-header"><div class="seal-content"><h6> Footnotes - <a href="/current/title-40/section-122.21" class="cfr external">122.21</a></h6></div></div> <div class="content-block"><div class="footnote" id="122.21-footnote-1"><p><sup>[<a class="footnote-reference" href="#122.21-footref-1">1</a>]</sup> <span class="minor-caps">Editorial Note:</span> The words “This revision” refer to the document published at <a href="https://www.federalregister.gov/citation/48-FR-14153" class="fr-reference" data-reference="48 FR 14153">48 FR 14153</a>, Apr. 1, 1983.</p></div></div> </div> </div> <div class="section" id="122.22"> <h4 data-hierarchy-metadata='{"path":"/current/title-40/section-122.22","citation":"40 CFR 122.22"}'>§ 122.22 Signatories to permit applications and reports (applicable to State programs, see <a href="/current/title-40/section-123.25" class="cfr external">§ 123.25</a>).</h4> <div id="p-122.22(a)"> <p class="indent-1" data-title="122.22(a)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>a<span class="paren">)</span></span> <em class="paragraph-heading">Applications.</em> All permit applications shall be signed as follows:</p> <div id="p-122.22(a)(1)"> <p class="indent-2" data-title="122.22(a)(1)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>1<span class="paren">)</span></span> <em class="paragraph-heading">For a corporation.</em> By a responsible corporate officer. For the purpose of this section, a responsible corporate officer means: </p> <div id="p-122.22(a)(1)(i)"><p class="indent-3" data-title="122.22(a)(1)(i)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>i<span class="paren">)</span></span> A president, secretary, treasurer, or vice-president of the corporation in charge of a principal business function, or any other person who perfoms similar policy- or decision-making functions for the corporation, or </p></div> <div id="p-122.22(a)(1)(ii)"> <p class="indent-3" data-title="122.22(a)(1)(ii)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>ii<span class="paren">)</span></span> the manager of one or more manufacturing, production, or operating facilities, provided, the manager is authorized to make management decisions which govern the operation of the regulated facility including having the explicit or implicit duty of making major capital investment recommendations, and initiating and directing other comprehensive measures to assure long term environmental compliance with environmental laws and regulations; the manager can ensure that the necessary systems are established or actions taken to gather complete and accurate information for permit application requirements; and where authority to sign documents has been assigned or delegated to the manager in accordance with corporate procedures.</p> <div class="note"> <div class="header">Note:</div> <p>EPA does not require specific assignments or delegations of authority to responsible corporate officers identified in <a href="/current/title-40/section-122.22#p-122.22(a)(1)(i)" class="cfr external">§ 122.22(a)(1)(i)</a>. The Agency will presume that these responsible corporate officers have the requisite authority to sign permit applications unless the corporation has notified the Director to the contrary. Corporate procedures governing authority to sign permit applications may provide for assignment or delegation to applicable corporate positions under <a href="/current/title-40/section-122.22#p-122.22(a)(1)(ii)" class="cfr external">§ 122.22(a)(1)(ii)</a> rather than to specific individuals.</p> </div> </div> </div> <div id="p-122.22(a)(2)"> <p class="indent-2" data-title="122.22(a)(2)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>2<span class="paren">)</span></span> <em class="paragraph-heading">For a partnership or sole proprietorship.</em> By a general partner or the proprietor, respectively; or</p> </div> <div id="p-122.22(a)(3)"> <p class="indent-2" data-title="122.22(a)(3)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>3<span class="paren">)</span></span> <em class="paragraph-heading">For a municipality, State, Federal, or other public agency.</em> By either a principal executive officer or ranking elected official. For purposes of this section, a principal executive officer of a Federal agency includes: </p> <div id="p-122.22(a)(3)(i)"><p class="indent-3" data-title="122.22(a)(3)(i)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>i<span class="paren">)</span></span> The chief executive officer of the agency, or </p></div> <div id="p-122.22(a)(3)(ii)"> <p class="indent-3" data-title="122.22(a)(3)(ii)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>ii<span class="paren">)</span></span> a senior executive officer having responsibility for the overall operations of a principal geographic unit of the agency (e.g., Regional Administrators of EPA).</p> </div> </div> </div> <div id="p-122.22(b)"> <p class="indent-1" data-title="122.22(b)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>b<span class="paren">)</span></span> All reports required by permits, and other information requested by the Director shall be signed by a person described in <a href="/current/title-40/section-122.22#p-122.22(a)" class="cfr external">paragraph (a)</a> of this section, or by a duly authorized representative of that person. A person is a duly authorized representative only if:</p> <div id="p-122.22(b)(1)"> <p class="indent-2" data-title="122.22(b)(1)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>1<span class="paren">)</span></span> The authorization is made in writing by a person described in <a href="/current/title-40/section-122.22#p-122.22(a)" class="cfr external">paragraph (a)</a> of this section;</p> </div> <div id="p-122.22(b)(2)"> <p class="indent-2" data-title="122.22(b)(2)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>2<span class="paren">)</span></span> The authorization specifies either an individual or a position having responsibility for the overall operation of the regulated facility or activity such as the position of plant manager, operator of a well or a well field, superintendent, position of equivalent responsibility, or an individual or position having overall responsibility for environmental matters for the company, (A duly authorized representative may thus be either a named individual or any individual occupying a named position.) and,</p> </div> <div id="p-122.22(b)(3)"> <p class="indent-2" data-title="122.22(b)(3)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>3<span class="paren">)</span></span> The written authorization is submitted to the Director.</p> </div> </div> <div id="p-122.22(c)"> <p class="indent-1" data-title="122.22(c)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>c<span class="paren">)</span></span> <em class="paragraph-heading">Changes to authorization.</em> If an authorization under <a href="/current/title-40/section-122.22#p-122.22(b)" class="cfr external">paragraph (b)</a> of this section is no longer accurate because a different individual or position has responsibility for the overall operation of the facility, a new authorization satisfying the requirements of <a href="/current/title-40/section-122.22#p-122.22(b)" class="cfr external">paragraph (b)</a> of this section must be submitted to the Director prior to or together with any reports, information, or applications to be signed by an authorized representative.</p> </div> <div id="p-122.22(d)"> <p class="indent-1" data-title="122.22(d)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>d<span class="paren">)</span></span> <em class="paragraph-heading">Certification.</em> Any person signing a document under <a href="/current/title-40/section-122.22#p-122.22(a)" class="cfr external">paragraph (a)</a> or <a href="/current/title-40/section-122.22#p-122.22(b)" class="cfr external">(b)</a> of this section shall make the following certification:</p> <div class="extract"> <p>I certify under penalty of law that this document and all attachments were prepared under my direction or supervision in accordance with a system designed to assure that qualified personnel properly gather and evaluate the information submitted. Based on my inquiry of the person or persons who manage the system, or those persons directly responsible for gathering the information, the information submitted is, to the best of my knowledge and belief, true, accurate, and complete. I am aware that there are significant penalties for submitting false information, including the possibility of fine and imprisonment for knowing violations.</p> </div> </div> <div id="p-122.22(e)"><p class="indent-1" data-title="122.22(e)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>e<span class="paren">)</span></span> <em class="paragraph-heading">Electronic reporting.</em> If documents described in <a href="/current/title-40/section-122.22#p-122.22(a)" class="cfr external">paragraph (a)</a> or <a href="/current/title-40/section-122.22#p-122.22(b)" class="cfr external">(b)</a> of this section are submitted electronically by or on behalf of the NPDES-regulated facility, any person providing the electronic signature for such documents shall meet all relevant requirements of this section, and shall ensure that all of the relevant requirements of <a href="/current/title-40/part-3" class="cfr external">40 CFR part 3</a> (including, in all cases, subpart D to part 3) (Cross-Media Electronic Reporting) and <a href="/current/title-40/part-127" class="cfr external">40 CFR part 127</a> (NPDES Electronic Reporting Requirements) are met for that submission.</p></div> <div class="section-authority"><p>(Clean Water Act (<a href="https://www.govinfo.gov/link/uscode/33/1251" class="usc external" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">33 U.S.C. 1251</a> <em>et seq.</em>), Safe Drinking Water Act (<a href="https://www.govinfo.gov/link/uscode/42/300f" class="usc external" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">42 U.S.C. 300f</a> <em>et seq.</em>), Clean Air Act (<a href="https://www.govinfo.gov/link/uscode/42/7401" class="usc external" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">42 U.S.C. 7401</a> <em>et seq.</em>), Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (<a href="https://www.govinfo.gov/link/uscode/42/6901" class="usc external" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">42 U.S.C. 6901</a> <em>et seq.</em>)) </p></div> <p class="citation">[<a href="https://www.federalregister.gov/citation/48-FR-14153" class="fr-reference" data-reference="48 FR 14153">48 FR 14153</a>, Apr. 1, 1983, as amended at <a href="https://www.federalregister.gov/citation/48-FR-39619" class="fr-reference" data-reference="48 FR 39619">48 FR 39619</a>, Sept. 1, 1983; <a href="https://www.federalregister.gov/citation/49-FR-38047" class="fr-reference" data-reference="49 FR 38047">49 FR 38047</a>, Sept. 29, 1984; <a href="https://www.federalregister.gov/citation/50-FR-6941" class="fr-reference" data-reference="50 FR 6941">50 FR 6941</a>, Feb. 19, 1985; <a href="https://www.federalregister.gov/citation/55-FR-48063" class="fr-reference" data-reference="55 FR 48063">55 FR 48063</a>, Nov. 16, 1990; <a href="https://www.federalregister.gov/citation/65-FR-30907" class="fr-reference" data-reference="65 FR 30907">65 FR 30907</a>, May 15, 2000; <a href="https://www.federalregister.gov/citation/80-FR-64096" class="fr-reference" data-reference="80 FR 64096">80 FR 64096</a>, Oct. 22, 2015] </p> </div> <div class="section" id="122.23"> <h4 data-hierarchy-metadata='{"path":"/current/title-40/section-122.23","citation":"40 CFR 122.23"}'>§ 122.23 Concentrated animal feeding operations (applicable to State NPDES programs, see <a href="/current/title-40/section-123.25" class="cfr external">§ 123.25</a>).</h4> <div id="p-122.23(a)"> <p class="indent-1" data-title="122.23(a)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>a<span class="paren">)</span></span> <em class="paragraph-heading">Scope.</em> Concentrated animal feeding operations (CAFOs), as defined in <a href="/current/title-40/section-122.23#p-122.23(b)" class="cfr external">paragraph (b)</a> of this section or designated in accordance with <a href="/current/title-40/section-122.23#p-122.23(c)" class="cfr external">paragraph (c)</a> of this section, are point sources, subject to NPDES permitting requirements as provided in this section. Once an animal feeding operation is defined as a CAFO for at least one type of animal, the NPDES requirements for CAFOs apply with respect to all animals in confinement at the operation and all manure, litter, and process wastewater generated by those animals or the production of those animals, regardless of the type of animal.</p> </div> <div id="p-122.23(b)"> <p class="indent-1" data-title="122.23(b)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>b<span class="paren">)</span></span> Definitions applicable to this section:</p> <div id="p-122.23(b)(1)"> <p class="indent-2" data-title="122.23(b)(1)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>1<span class="paren">)</span></span> <em class="paragraph-heading">Animal feeding operation</em> (“AFO”) means a lot or facility (other than an aquatic animal production facility) where the following conditions are met:</p> <div id="p-122.23(b)(1)(i)"> <p class="indent-3" data-title="122.23(b)(1)(i)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>i<span class="paren">)</span></span> Animals (other than aquatic animals) have been, are, or will be stabled or confined and fed or maintained for a total of 45 days or more in any 12-month period, and</p> </div> <div id="p-122.23(b)(1)(ii)"> <p class="indent-3" data-title="122.23(b)(1)(ii)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>ii<span class="paren">)</span></span> Crops, vegetation, forage growth, or post-harvest residues are not sustained in the normal growing season over any portion of the lot or facility.</p> </div> </div> <div id="p-122.23(b)(2)"> <p class="indent-2" data-title="122.23(b)(2)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>2<span class="paren">)</span></span> <em class="paragraph-heading">Concentrated animal feeding operation</em> (“CAFO”) means an AFO that is defined as a Large CAFO or as a Medium CAFO by the terms of this paragraph, or that is designated as a CAFO in accordance with <a href="/current/title-40/section-122.23#p-122.23(c)" class="cfr external">paragraph (c)</a> of this section. Two or more AFOs under common ownership are considered to be a single AFO for the purposes of determining the number of animals at an operation, if they adjoin each other or if they use a common area or system for the disposal of wastes.</p> </div> <div id="p-122.23(b)(3)"> <p class="indent-2" data-title="122.23(b)(3)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>3<span class="paren">)</span></span> The term <em>land application area</em> means land under the control of an AFO owner or operator, whether it is owned, rented, or leased, to which manure, litter or process wastewater from the production area is or may be applied.</p> </div> <div id="p-122.23(b)(4)"> <p class="indent-2" data-title="122.23(b)(4)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>4<span class="paren">)</span></span> <em class="paragraph-heading">Large concentrated animal feeding operation</em> (“Large CAFO”). An AFO is defined as a Large CAFO if it stables or confines as many as or more than the numbers of animals specified in any of the following categories:</p> <div id="p-122.23(b)(4)(i)"> <p class="indent-3" data-title="122.23(b)(4)(i)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>i<span class="paren">)</span></span> 700 mature dairy cows, whether milked or dry;</p> </div> <div id="p-122.23(b)(4)(ii)"> <p class="indent-3" data-title="122.23(b)(4)(ii)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>ii<span class="paren">)</span></span> 1,000 veal calves;</p> </div> <div id="p-122.23(b)(4)(iii)"> <p class="indent-3" data-title="122.23(b)(4)(iii)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>iii<span class="paren">)</span></span> 1,000 cattle other than mature dairy cows or veal calves. Cattle includes but is not limited to heifers, steers, bulls and cow/calf pairs;</p> </div> <div id="p-122.23(b)(4)(iv)"> <p class="indent-3" data-title="122.23(b)(4)(iv)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>iv<span class="paren">)</span></span> 2,500 swine each weighing 55 pounds or more;</p> </div> <div id="p-122.23(b)(4)(v)"> <p class="indent-3" data-title="122.23(b)(4)(v)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>v<span class="paren">)</span></span> 10,000 swine each weighing less than 55 pounds;</p> </div> <div id="p-122.23(b)(4)(vi)"> <p class="indent-3" data-title="122.23(b)(4)(vi)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>vi<span class="paren">)</span></span> 500 horses;</p> </div> <div id="p-122.23(b)(4)(vii)"> <p class="indent-3" data-title="122.23(b)(4)(vii)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>vii<span class="paren">)</span></span> 10,000 sheep or lambs;</p> </div> <div id="p-122.23(b)(4)(viii)"> <p class="indent-3" data-title="122.23(b)(4)(viii)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>viii<span class="paren">)</span></span> 55,000 turkeys;</p> </div> <div id="p-122.23(b)(4)(ix)"> <p class="indent-3" data-title="122.23(b)(4)(ix)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>ix<span class="paren">)</span></span> 30,000 laying hens or broilers, if the AFO uses a liquid manure handling system;</p> </div> <div id="p-122.23(b)(4)(x)"> <p class="indent-3" data-title="122.23(b)(4)(x)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>x<span class="paren">)</span></span> 125,000 chickens (other than laying hens), if the AFO uses other than a liquid manure handling system;</p> </div> <div id="p-122.23(b)(4)(xi)"> <p class="indent-3" data-title="122.23(b)(4)(xi)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>xi<span class="paren">)</span></span> 82,000 laying hens, if the AFO uses other than a liquid manure handling system;</p> </div> <div id="p-122.23(b)(4)(xii)"> <p class="indent-3" data-title="122.23(b)(4)(xii)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>xii<span class="paren">)</span></span> 30,000 ducks (if the AFO uses other than a liquid manure handling system); or</p> </div> <div id="p-122.23(b)(4)(xiii)"> <p class="indent-3" data-title="122.23(b)(4)(xiii)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>xiii<span class="paren">)</span></span> 5,000 ducks (if the AFO uses a liquid manure handling system).</p> </div> </div> <div id="p-122.23(b)(5)"> <p class="indent-2" data-title="122.23(b)(5)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>5<span class="paren">)</span></span> The term <em>manure</em> is defined to include manure, bedding, compost and raw materials or other materials commingled with manure or set aside for disposal.</p> </div> <div id="p-122.23(b)(6)"> <p class="indent-2" data-title="122.23(b)(6)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>6<span class="paren">)</span></span> <em class="paragraph-heading">Medium concentrated animal feeding operation</em> (“Medium CAFO”). The term Medium CAFO includes any AFO with the type and number of animals that fall within any of the ranges listed in <a href="/current/title-40/section-122.23#p-122.23(b)(6)(i)" class="cfr external">paragraph (b)(6)(i)</a> of this section and which has been defined or designated as a CAFO. An AFO is defined as a Medium CAFO if:</p> <div id="p-122.23(b)(6)(i)"> <p class="indent-3" data-title="122.23(b)(6)(i)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>i<span class="paren">)</span></span> The type and number of animals that it stables or confines falls within any of the following ranges:</p> <div id="p-122.23(b)(6)(i)(A)"> <p class="indent-4" data-title="122.23(b)(6)(i)(A)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>A<span class="paren">)</span></span> 200 to 699 mature dairy cows, whether milked or dry;</p> </div> <div id="p-122.23(b)(6)(i)(B)"> <p class="indent-4" data-title="122.23(b)(6)(i)(B)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>B<span class="paren">)</span></span> 300 to 999 veal calves;</p> </div> <div id="p-122.23(b)(6)(i)(C)"> <p class="indent-4" data-title="122.23(b)(6)(i)(C)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>C<span class="paren">)</span></span> 300 to 999 cattle other than mature dairy cows or veal calves. Cattle includes but is not limited to heifers, steers, bulls and cow/calf pairs;</p> </div> <div id="p-122.23(b)(6)(i)(D)"> <p class="indent-4" data-title="122.23(b)(6)(i)(D)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>D<span class="paren">)</span></span> 750 to 2,499 swine each weighing 55 pounds or more;</p> </div> <div id="p-122.23(b)(6)(i)(E)"> <p class="indent-4" data-title="122.23(b)(6)(i)(E)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>E<span class="paren">)</span></span> 3,000 to 9,999 swine each weighing less than 55 pounds;</p> </div> <div id="p-122.23(b)(6)(i)(F)"> <p class="indent-4" data-title="122.23(b)(6)(i)(F)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>F<span class="paren">)</span></span> 150 to 499 horses;</p> </div> <div id="p-122.23(b)(6)(i)(G)"> <p class="indent-4" data-title="122.23(b)(6)(i)(G)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>G<span class="paren">)</span></span> 3,000 to 9,999 sheep or lambs;</p> </div> <div id="p-122.23(b)(6)(i)(H)"> <p class="indent-4" data-title="122.23(b)(6)(i)(H)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>H<span class="paren">)</span></span> 16,500 to 54,999 turkeys;</p> </div> <div id="p-122.23(b)(6)(i)(I)"> <p class="indent-4" data-title="122.23(b)(6)(i)(I)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>I<span class="paren">)</span></span> 9,000 to 29,999 laying hens or broilers, if the AFO uses a liquid manure handling system;</p> </div> <div id="p-122.23(b)(6)(i)(J)"> <p class="indent-4" data-title="122.23(b)(6)(i)(J)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>J<span class="paren">)</span></span> 37,500 to 124,999 chickens (other than laying hens), if the AFO uses other than a liquid manure handling system;</p> </div> <div id="p-122.23(b)(6)(i)(K)"> <p class="indent-4" data-title="122.23(b)(6)(i)(K)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>K<span class="paren">)</span></span> 25,000 to 81,999 laying hens, if the AFO uses other than a liquid manure handling system;</p> </div> <div id="p-122.23(b)(6)(i)(L)"> <p class="indent-4" data-title="122.23(b)(6)(i)(L)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>L<span class="paren">)</span></span> 10,000 to 29,999 ducks (if the AFO uses other than a liquid manure handling system); or</p> </div> <div id="p-122.23(b)(6)(i)(M)"> <p class="indent-4" data-title="122.23(b)(6)(i)(M)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>M<span class="paren">)</span></span> 1,500 to 4,999 ducks (if the AFO uses a liquid manure handling system); and</p> </div> </div> <div id="p-122.23(b)(6)(ii)"> <p class="indent-3" data-title="122.23(b)(6)(ii)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>ii<span class="paren">)</span></span> Either one of the following conditions are met:</p> <div id="p-122.23(b)(6)(ii)(A)"> <p class="indent-4" data-title="122.23(b)(6)(ii)(A)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>A<span class="paren">)</span></span> Pollutants are discharged into waters of the United States through a man-made ditch, flushing system, or other similar man-made device; or</p> </div> <div id="p-122.23(b)(6)(ii)(B)"> <p class="indent-4" data-title="122.23(b)(6)(ii)(B)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>B<span class="paren">)</span></span> Pollutants are discharged directly into waters of the United States which originate outside of and pass over, across, or through the facility or otherwise come into direct contact with the animals confined in the operation.</p> </div> </div> </div> <div id="p-122.23(b)(7)"> <p class="indent-2" data-title="122.23(b)(7)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>7<span class="paren">)</span></span> <em class="paragraph-heading">Process wastewater</em> means water directly or indirectly used in the operation of the AFO for any or all of the following: spillage or overflow from animal or poultry watering systems; washing, cleaning, or flushing pens, barns, manure pits, or other AFO facilities; direct contact swimming, washing, or spray cooling of animals; or dust control. Process wastewater also includes any water which comes into contact with any raw materials, products, or byproducts including manure, litter, feed, milk, eggs or bedding.</p> </div> <div id="p-122.23(b)(8)"> <p class="indent-2" data-title="122.23(b)(8)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>8<span class="paren">)</span></span> <em class="paragraph-heading">Production area</em> means that part of an AFO that includes the animal confinement area, the manure storage area, the raw materials storage area, and the waste containment areas. The animal confinement area includes but is not limited to open lots, housed lots, feedlots, confinement houses, stall barns, free stall barns, milkrooms, milking centers, cowyards, barnyards, medication pens, walkers, animal walkways, and stables. The manure storage area includes but is not limited to lagoons, runoff ponds, storage sheds, stockpiles, under house or pit storages, liquid impoundments, static piles, and composting piles. The raw materials storage area includes but is not limited to feed silos, silage bunkers, and bedding materials. The waste containment area includes but is not limited to settling basins, and areas within berms and diversions which separate uncontaminated storm water. Also included in the definition of production area is any egg washing or egg processing facility, and any area used in the storage, handling, treatment, or disposal of mortalities.</p> </div> <div id="p-122.23(b)(9)"> <p class="indent-2" data-title="122.23(b)(9)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>9<span class="paren">)</span></span> <em class="paragraph-heading">Small concentrated animal feeding operation</em> (“Small CAFO”). An AFO that is designated as a CAFO and is not a Medium CAFO.</p> </div> </div> <div id="p-122.23(c)"> <p class="indent-1" data-title="122.23(c)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>c<span class="paren">)</span></span> <em class="paragraph-heading">How may an AFO be designated as a CAFO?</em> The appropriate authority (<em>i.e.</em>, State Director or Regional Administrator, or both, as specified in <a href="/current/title-40/section-122.23#p-122.23(c)(1)" class="cfr external">paragraph (c)(1)</a> of this section) may designate any AFO as a CAFO upon determining that it is a significant contributor of pollutants to waters of the United States.</p> <div id="p-122.23(c)(1)"> <p class="indent-2" data-title="122.23(c)(1)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>1<span class="paren">)</span></span> <em class="paragraph-heading">Who may designate?</em> —</p> <div id="p-122.23(c)(1)(i)"> <p class="indent-3" data-title="122.23(c)(1)(i)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>i<span class="paren">)</span></span> <em class="paragraph-heading">Approved States.</em> In States that are approved or authorized by EPA under Part 123, CAFO designations may be made by the State Director. The Regional Administrator may also designate CAFOs in approved States, but only where the Regional Administrator has determined that one or more pollutants in the AFO's discharge contributes to an impairment in a downstream or adjacent State or Indian country water that is impaired for that pollutant.</p> </div> <div id="p-122.23(c)(1)(ii)"> <p class="indent-3" data-title="122.23(c)(1)(ii)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>ii<span class="paren">)</span></span> <em class="paragraph-heading">States with no approved program.</em> The Regional Administrator may designate CAFOs in States that do not have an approved program and in Indian country where no entity has expressly demonstrated authority and has been expressly authorized by EPA to implement the NPDES program.</p> </div> </div> <div id="p-122.23(c)(2)"> <p class="indent-2" data-title="122.23(c)(2)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>2<span class="paren">)</span></span> In making this designation, the State Director or the Regional Administrator shall consider the following factors:</p> <div id="p-122.23(c)(2)(i)"> <p class="indent-3" data-title="122.23(c)(2)(i)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>i<span class="paren">)</span></span> The size of the AFO and the amount of wastes reaching waters of the United States;</p> </div> <div id="p-122.23(c)(2)(ii)"> <p class="indent-3" data-title="122.23(c)(2)(ii)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>ii<span class="paren">)</span></span> The location of the AFO relative to waters of the United States;</p> </div> <div id="p-122.23(c)(2)(iii)"> <p class="indent-3" data-title="122.23(c)(2)(iii)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>iii<span class="paren">)</span></span> The means of conveyance of animal wastes and process waste waters into waters of the United States;</p> </div> <div id="p-122.23(c)(2)(iv)"> <p class="indent-3" data-title="122.23(c)(2)(iv)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>iv<span class="paren">)</span></span> The slope, vegetation, rainfall, and other factors affecting the likelihood or frequency of discharge of animal wastes manure and process waste waters into waters of the United States; and</p> </div> <div id="p-122.23(c)(2)(v)"> <p class="indent-3" data-title="122.23(c)(2)(v)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>v<span class="paren">)</span></span> Other relevant factors.</p> </div> </div> <div id="p-122.23(c)(3)"> <p class="indent-2" data-title="122.23(c)(3)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>3<span class="paren">)</span></span> No AFO shall be designated under this paragraph unless the State Director or the Regional Administrator has conducted an on-site inspection of the operation and determined that the operation should and could be regulated under the permit program. In addition, no AFO with numbers of animals below those established in <a href="/current/title-40/section-122.23#p-122.23(b)(6)" class="cfr external">paragraph (b)(6)</a> of this section may be designated as a CAFO unless:</p> <div id="p-122.23(c)(3)(i)"> <p class="indent-3" data-title="122.23(c)(3)(i)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>i<span class="paren">)</span></span> Pollutants are discharged into waters of the United States through a manmade ditch, flushing system, or other similar manmade device; or</p> </div> <div id="p-122.23(c)(3)(ii)"> <p class="indent-3" data-title="122.23(c)(3)(ii)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>ii<span class="paren">)</span></span> Pollutants are discharged directly into waters of the United States which originate outside of the facility and pass over, across, or through the facility or otherwise come into direct contact with the animals confined in the operation.</p> </div> </div> </div> <div id="p-122.23(d)"> <p class="indent-1" data-title="122.23(d)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>d<span class="paren">)</span></span> <em class="paragraph-heading">NPDES permit authorization</em> —</p> <div id="p-122.23(d)(1)"> <p class="indent-2" data-title="122.23(d)(1)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>1<span class="paren">)</span></span> <em class="paragraph-heading">Permit Requirement.</em> A CAFO must not discharge unless the discharge is authorized by an NPDES permit. In order to obtain authorization under an NPDES permit, the CAFO owner or operator must either apply for an individual NPDES permit or submit a notice of intent for coverage under an NPDES general permit.</p> </div> <div id="p-122.23(d)(2)"> <p class="indent-2" data-title="122.23(d)(2)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>2<span class="paren">)</span></span> <em class="paragraph-heading">Information to submit with permit application or notice of intent.</em> An application for an individual permit must include the information specified in <a href="/current/title-40/section-122.21" class="cfr external">§ 122.21</a>. A notice of intent for a general permit must include the information specified in <a href="/current/title-40/section-122.21" class="cfr external">§§ 122.21</a> and <a href="/current/title-40/section-122.28" class="cfr external">122.28</a>.</p> </div> <div id="p-122.23(d)(3)"> <p class="indent-2" data-title="122.23(d)(3)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>3<span class="paren">)</span></span> <em class="paragraph-heading">Information to submit with permit application.</em> A permit application for an individual permit must include the information specified in <a href="/current/title-40/section-122.21" class="cfr external">§ 122.21</a>. A notice of intent for a general permit must include the information specified in <a href="/current/title-40/section-122.21" class="cfr external">§§ 122.21</a> and <a href="/current/title-40/section-122.28" class="cfr external">122.28</a>.</p> </div> </div> <div id="p-122.23(e)"> <p class="indent-1" data-title="122.23(e)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>e<span class="paren">)</span></span> <em class="paragraph-heading">Land application discharges from a CAFO are subject to NPDES requirements.</em> The discharge of manure, litter or process wastewater to waters of the United States from a CAFO as a result of the application of that manure, litter or process wastewater by the CAFO to land areas under its control is a discharge from that CAFO subject to NPDES permit requirements, except where it is an agricultural storm water discharge as provided in <a href="https://www.govinfo.gov/link/uscode/33/1362" class="usc external" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">33 U.S.C. 1362(14)</a>. For purposes of this paragraph, where the manure, litter or process wastewater has been applied in accordance with site specific nutrient management practices that ensure appropriate agricultural utilization of the nutrients in the manure, litter or process wastewater, as specified in <a href="/current/title-40/section-122.42#p-122.42(e)(1)(vi)" class="cfr external">§ 122.42(e)(1)(vi)-(ix)</a>, a precipitation-related discharge of manure, litter or process wastewater from land areas under the control of a CAFO is an agricultural stormwater discharge.</p> <div id="p-122.23(e)(1)"> <p class="indent-2" data-title="122.23(e)(1)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>1<span class="paren">)</span></span> For unpermitted Large CAFOs, a precipitation-related discharge of manure, litter, or process wastewater from land areas under the control of a CAFO shall be considered an agricultural stormwater discharge only where the manure, litter, or process wastewater has been land applied in accordance with site-specific nutrient management practices that ensure appropriate agricultural utilization of the nutrients in the manure, litter, or process wastewater, as specified in <a href="/current/title-40/section-122.42#p-122.42(e)(1)(vi)" class="cfr external">§ 122.42(e)(1)(vi)</a> through <a href="/current/title-40/section-122.42#p-122.42(e)(1)(ix)" class="cfr external">(ix)</a>.</p> </div> <div id="p-122.23(e)(2)"> <p class="indent-2" data-title="122.23(e)(2)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>2<span class="paren">)</span></span> Unpermitted Large CAFOs must maintain documentation specified in <a href="/current/title-40/section-122.42#p-122.42(e)(1)(ix)" class="cfr external">§ 122.42(e)(1)(ix)</a> either on site or at a nearby office, or otherwise make such documentation readily available to the Director or Regional Administrator upon request.</p> </div> </div> <div id="p-122.23(f)"> <p class="indent-1" data-title="122.23(f)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>f<span class="paren">)</span></span> <em class="paragraph-heading">By when must the owner or operator of a CAFO have an NPDES permit if it discharges?</em> A CAFO must be covered by a permit at the time that it discharges.</p> </div> <div id="p-122.23(g)"> <p class="indent-1" data-title="122.23(g)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>g<span class="paren">)</span></span> [Reserved]</p> </div> <div id="p-122.23(h)"> <p class="indent-1" data-title="122.23(h)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>h<span class="paren">)</span></span> <em class="paragraph-heading">Procedures for CAFOs seeking coverage under a general permit.</em> </p> <div id="p-122.23(h)(1)"> <p class="indent-2" data-title="122.23(h)(1)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>1<span class="paren">)</span></span> CAFO owners or operators must submit a notice of intent when seeking authorization to discharge under a general permit in accordance with <a href="/current/title-40/section-122.28#p-122.28(b)" class="cfr external">§ 122.28(b)</a>. The Director must review notices of intent submitted by CAFO owners or operators to ensure that the notice of intent includes the information required by <a href="/current/title-40/section-122.21#p-122.21(i)(1)" class="cfr external">§ 122.21(i)(1)</a>, including a nutrient management plan that meets the requirements of <a href="/current/title-40/section-122.42#p-122.42(e)" class="cfr external">§ 122.42(e)</a> and applicable effluent limitations and standards, including those specified in <a href="/current/title-40/part-412" class="cfr external">40 CFR part 412</a>. When additional information is necessary to complete the notice of intent or clarify, modify, or supplement previously submitted material, the Director may request such information from the owner or operator. If the Director makes a preliminary determination that the notice of intent meets the requirements of <a href="/current/title-40/section-122.21#p-122.21(i)(1)" class="cfr external">§§ 122.21(i)(1)</a> and <a href="/current/title-40/section-122.42#p-122.42(i)(e)" class="cfr external">122.42(e)</a>, the Director must notify the public of the Director's proposal to grant coverage under the permit to the CAFO and make available for public review and comment the notice of intent submitted by the CAFO, including the CAFO's nutrient management plan, and the draft terms of the nutrient management plan to be incorporated into the permit. The process for submitting public comments and hearing requests, and the hearing process if a request for a hearing is granted, must follow the procedures applicable to draft permits set forth in <a href="/current/title-40/section-124.11" class="cfr external">40 CFR 124.11</a> through <a href="/current/title-40/section-124.13" class="cfr external">124.13</a>. The Director may establish, either by regulation or in the general permit, an appropriate period of time for the public to comment and request a hearing that differs from the time period specified in <a href="/current/title-40/section-124.10" class="cfr external">40 CFR 124.10</a>. The Director must respond to significant comments received during the comment period, as provided in <a href="/current/title-40/section-124.17" class="cfr external">40 CFR 124.17</a>, and, if necessary, require the CAFO owner or operator to revise the nutrient management plan in order to be granted permit coverage. When the Director authorizes coverage for the CAFO owner or operator under the general permit, the terms of the nutrient management plan shall become incorporated as terms and conditions of the permit for the CAFO. The Director shall notify the CAFO owner or operator and inform the public that coverage has been authorized and of the terms of the nutrient management plan incorporated as terms and conditions of the permit applicable to the CAFO.</p> </div> <div id="p-122.23(h)(2)"> <p class="indent-2" data-title="122.23(h)(2)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>2<span class="paren">)</span></span> <em class="paragraph-heading">For EPA-issued permits only.</em> The Regional Administrator shall notify each person who has submitted written comments on the proposal to grant coverage and the draft terms of the nutrient management plan or requested notice of the final permit decision. Such notification shall include notice that coverage has been authorized and of the terms of the nutrient management plan incorporated as terms and conditions of the permit applicable to the CAFO.</p> </div> <div id="p-122.23(h)(3)"><p class="indent-2" data-title="122.23(h)(3)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>3<span class="paren">)</span></span> Nothing in this <a href="/current/title-40/section-122.23#p-122.23(h)" class="cfr external">paragraph (h)</a> shall affect the authority of the Director to require an individual permit under <a href="/current/title-40/section-122.28#p-122.28(b)(3)" class="cfr external">§ 122.28(b)(3)</a>.</p></div> </div> <p class="citation">[<a href="https://www.federalregister.gov/citation/68-FR-7265" class="fr-reference" data-reference="68 FR 7265">68 FR 7265</a>, Feb. 12, 2003, as amended at <a href="https://www.federalregister.gov/citation/71-FR-6984" class="fr-reference" data-reference="71 FR 6984">71 FR 6984</a>, Feb. 10, 2006; <a href="https://www.federalregister.gov/citation/72-FR-40250" class="fr-reference" data-reference="72 FR 40250">72 FR 40250</a>, July 24, 2007; <a href="https://www.federalregister.gov/citation/73-FR-70480" class="fr-reference" data-reference="73 FR 70480">73 FR 70480</a>, Nov. 20, 2008; <a href="https://www.federalregister.gov/citation/77-FR-44497" class="fr-reference" data-reference="77 FR 44497">77 FR 44497</a>, July 30, 2012] </p> </div> <div class="section" id="122.24"> <h4 data-hierarchy-metadata='{"path":"/current/title-40/section-122.24","citation":"40 CFR 122.24"}'>§ 122.24 Concentrated aquatic animal production facilities (applicable to State NPDES programs, see <a href="/current/title-40/section-123.25" class="cfr external">§ 123.25</a>).</h4> <div id="p-122.24(a)"> <p class="indent-1" data-title="122.24(a)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>a<span class="paren">)</span></span> <em class="paragraph-heading">Permit requirement.</em> Concentrated aquatic animal production facilities, as defined in this section, are point sources subject to the NPDES permit program.</p> </div> <div id="p-122.24(b)"> <p class="indent-1" data-title="122.24(b)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>b<span class="paren">)</span></span> <em class="paragraph-heading">Definition. Concentrated aquatic animal production facility</em> means a hatchery, fish farm, or other facility which meets the criteria in <a href="/current/title-40/part-122/appendix-Appendix%20C%20to%20Part%20122" class="cfr external">appendix C of this part</a>, or which the Director designates under <a href="/current/title-40/section-122.24#p-122.24(c)" class="cfr external">paragraph (c)</a> of this section.</p> </div> <div id="p-122.24(c)"> <p class="indent-1" data-title="122.24(c)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>c<span class="paren">)</span></span> <em class="paragraph-heading">Case-by-case designation of concentrated aquatic animal production facilities.</em> </p> <div id="p-122.24(c)(1)"> <p class="indent-2" data-title="122.24(c)(1)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>1<span class="paren">)</span></span> The Director may designate any warm or cold water aquatic animal production facility as a concentrated aquatic animal production facility upon determining that it is a significant contributor of pollution to waters of the United States. In making this designation the Director shall consider the following factors:</p> <div id="p-122.24(c)(1)(i)"> <p class="indent-3" data-title="122.24(c)(1)(i)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>i<span class="paren">)</span></span> The location and quality of the receiving waters of the United States;</p> </div> <div id="p-122.24(c)(1)(ii)"> <p class="indent-3" data-title="122.24(c)(1)(ii)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>ii<span class="paren">)</span></span> The holding, feeding, and production capacities of the facility;</p> </div> <div id="p-122.24(c)(1)(iii)"> <p class="indent-3" data-title="122.24(c)(1)(iii)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>iii<span class="paren">)</span></span> The quantity and nature of the pollutants reaching waters of the United States; and</p> </div> <div id="p-122.24(c)(1)(iv)"> <p class="indent-3" data-title="122.24(c)(1)(iv)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>iv<span class="paren">)</span></span> Other relevant factors.</p> </div> </div> <div id="p-122.24(c)(2)"><p class="indent-2" data-title="122.24(c)(2)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>2<span class="paren">)</span></span> A permit application shall not be required from a concentrated aquatic animal production facility designated under this paragraph until the Director has conducted on-site inspection of the facility and has determined that the facility should and could be regulated under the permit program.</p></div> </div> <p class="citation">[<a href="https://www.federalregister.gov/citation/48-FR-14153" class="fr-reference" data-reference="48 FR 14153">48 FR 14153</a>, Apr. 1, 1983, as amended at <a href="https://www.federalregister.gov/citation/65-FR-30907" class="fr-reference" data-reference="65 FR 30907">65 FR 30907</a>, May 15, 2000] </p> </div> <div class="section" id="122.25"> <h4 data-hierarchy-metadata='{"path":"/current/title-40/section-122.25","citation":"40 CFR 122.25"}'>§ 122.25 Aquaculture projects (applicable to State NPDES programs, see <a href="/current/title-40/section-123.25" class="cfr external">§ 123.25</a>).</h4> <div id="p-122.25(a)"> <p class="indent-1" data-title="122.25(a)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>a<span class="paren">)</span></span> <em class="paragraph-heading">Permit requirement.</em> Discharges into aquaculture projects, as defined in this section, are subject to the NPDES permit program through section 318 of CWA, and in accordance with <a href="/current/title-40/part-125/subpart-B" class="cfr external">40 CFR part 125, subpart B</a>.</p> </div> <div id="p-122.25(b)"> <p class="indent-1" data-title="122.25(b)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>b<span class="paren">)</span></span> <em class="paragraph-heading">Definitions.</em> </p> <div id="p-122.25(b)(1)"> <p class="indent-2" data-title="122.25(b)(1)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>1<span class="paren">)</span></span> <em class="paragraph-heading">Aquaculture project</em> means a defined managed water area which uses discharges of pollutants into that designated area for the maintenance or production of harvestable freshwater, estuarine, or marine plants or animals.</p> </div> <div id="p-122.25(b)(2)"><p class="indent-2" data-title="122.25(b)(2)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>2<span class="paren">)</span></span> <em class="paragraph-heading">Designated project area</em> means the portions of the waters of the United States within which the permittee or permit applicant plans to confine the cultivated species, using a method or plan or operation (including, but not limited to, physical confinement) which, on the basis of reliable scientific evidence, is expected to ensure that specific individual organisms comprising an aquaculture crop will enjoy increased growth attributable to the discharge of pollutants, and be harvested within a defined geographic area.</p></div> </div> </div> <div class="section" id="122.26"> <h4 data-hierarchy-metadata='{"path":"/current/title-40/section-122.26","citation":"40 CFR 122.26"}'>§ 122.26 Storm water discharges (applicable to State NPDES programs, see <a href="/current/title-40/section-123.25" class="cfr external">§ 123.25</a>).</h4> <div id="p-122.26(a)"> <p class="indent-1" data-title="122.26(a)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>a<span class="paren">)</span></span> <em class="paragraph-heading">Permit requirement.</em> </p> <div id="p-122.26(a)(1)"> <p class="indent-2" data-title="122.26(a)(1)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>1<span class="paren">)</span></span> Prior to October 1, 1994, discharges composed entirely of storm water shall not be required to obtain a NPDES permit except:</p> <div id="p-122.26(a)(1)(i)"> <p class="indent-3" data-title="122.26(a)(1)(i)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>i<span class="paren">)</span></span> A discharge with respect to which a permit has been issued prior to February 4, 1987;</p> </div> <div id="p-122.26(a)(1)(ii)"> <p class="indent-3" data-title="122.26(a)(1)(ii)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>ii<span class="paren">)</span></span> A discharge associated with industrial activity (see <a href="/current/title-40/section-122.26#p-122.26(a)(4)" class="cfr external">§ 122.26(a)(4)</a>);</p> </div> <div id="p-122.26(a)(1)(iii)"> <p class="indent-3" data-title="122.26(a)(1)(iii)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>iii<span class="paren">)</span></span> A discharge from a large municipal separate storm sewer system;</p> </div> <div id="p-122.26(a)(1)(iv)"> <p class="indent-3" data-title="122.26(a)(1)(iv)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>iv<span class="paren">)</span></span> A discharge from a medium municipal separate storm sewer system;</p> </div> <div id="p-122.26(a)(1)(v)"> <p class="indent-3" data-title="122.26(a)(1)(v)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>v<span class="paren">)</span></span> A discharge which the Director, or in States with approved NPDES programs, either the Director or the EPA Regional Administrator, determines to contribute to a violation of a water quality standard or is a significant contributor of pollutants to waters of the United States. This designation may include a discharge from any conveyance or system of conveyances used for collecting and conveying storm water runoff or a system of discharges from municipal separate storm sewers, except for those discharges from conveyances which do not require a permit under <a href="/current/title-40/section-122.26#p-122.26(a)(2)" class="cfr external">paragraph (a)(2)</a> of this section or agricultural storm water runoff which is exempted from the definition of point source at <a href="/current/title-40/section-122.2" class="cfr external">§ 122.2</a>.</p> <p class="flush-paragraph indent-3 no-hierarchy">The Director may designate discharges from municipal separate storm sewers on a system-wide or jurisdiction-wide basis. In making this determination the Director may consider the following factors: </p> <div id="p-122.26(a)(1)(v)(A)"> <p class="indent-4" data-title="122.26(a)(1)(v)(A)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>A<span class="paren">)</span></span> The location of the discharge with respect to waters of the United States as defined at <a href="/current/title-40/section-122.2" class="cfr external">40 CFR 122.2</a>.</p> </div> <div id="p-122.26(a)(1)(v)(B)"> <p class="indent-4" data-title="122.26(a)(1)(v)(B)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>B<span class="paren">)</span></span> The size of the discharge;</p> </div> <div id="p-122.26(a)(1)(v)(C)"> <p class="indent-4" data-title="122.26(a)(1)(v)(C)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>C<span class="paren">)</span></span> The quantity and nature of the pollutants discharged to waters of the United States; and</p> </div> <div id="p-122.26(a)(1)(v)(D)"> <p class="indent-4" data-title="122.26(a)(1)(v)(D)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>D<span class="paren">)</span></span> Other relevant factors.</p> </div> </div> </div> <div id="p-122.26(a)(2)"> <p class="indent-2" data-title="122.26(a)(2)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>2<span class="paren">)</span></span> The Director may not require a permit for discharges of storm water runoff from the following:</p> <div id="p-122.26(a)(2)(i)"> <p class="indent-3" data-title="122.26(a)(2)(i)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>i<span class="paren">)</span></span> Mining operations composed entirely of flows which are from conveyances or systems of conveyances (including but not limited to pipes, conduits, ditches, and channels) used for collecting and conveying precipitation runoff and which are not contaminated by contact with or that have not come into contact with, any overburden, raw material, intermediate products, finished product, byproduct, or waste products located on the site of such operations, except in accordance with <a href="/current/title-40/section-122.26#p-122.26(c)(1)(iv)" class="cfr external">paragraph (c)(1)(iv)</a> of this section.</p> </div> <div id="p-122.26(a)(2)(ii)"> <p class="indent-3" data-title="122.26(a)(2)(ii)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>ii<span class="paren">)</span></span> All field activities or operations associated with oil and gas exploration, production, processing, or treatment operations or transmission facilities, including activities necessary to prepare a site for drilling and for the movement and placement of drilling equipment, whether or not such field activities or operations may be considered to be construction activities, except in accordance with <a href="/current/title-40/section-122.26#p-122.26(c)(1)(iii)" class="cfr external">paragraph (c)(1)(iii)</a> of this section. Discharges of sediment from construction activities associated with oil and gas exploration, production, processing, or treatment operations or transmission facilities are not subject to the provisions of <a href="/current/title-40/section-122.26#p-122.26(c)(1)(iii)(C)" class="cfr external">paragraph (c)(1)(iii)(C)</a> of this section.</p> <div class="note"> <div class="header">Note to paragraph (<span class="standard">a</span>)(2)(<span class="standard">ii</span>):</div> <p>EPA encourages operators of oil and gas field activities or operations to implement and maintain Best Management Practices (BMPs) to minimize discharges of pollutants, including sediment, in storm water both during and after construction activities to help ensure protection of surface water quality during storm events. Appropriate controls would be those suitable to the site conditions and consistent with generally accepted engineering design criteria and manufacturer specifications. Selection of BMPs could also be affected by seasonal or climate conditions.</p> </div> </div> </div> <div id="p-122.26(a)(3)"> <p class="indent-2" data-title="122.26(a)(3)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>3<span class="paren">)</span></span> <em class="paragraph-heading">Large and medium municipal separate storm sewer systems.</em> </p> <div id="p-122.26(a)(3)(i)"> <p class="indent-3" data-title="122.26(a)(3)(i)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>i<span class="paren">)</span></span> Permits must be obtained for all discharges from large and medium municipal separate storm sewer systems.</p> </div> <div id="p-122.26(a)(3)(ii)"> <p class="indent-3" data-title="122.26(a)(3)(ii)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>ii<span class="paren">)</span></span> The Director may either issue one system-wide permit covering all discharges from municipal separate storm sewers within a large or medium municipal storm sewer system or issue distinct permits for appropriate categories of discharges within a large or medium municipal separate storm sewer system including, but not limited to: all discharges owned or operated by the same municipality; located within the same jurisdiction; all discharges within a system that discharge to the same watershed; discharges within a system that are similar in nature; or for individual discharges from municipal separate storm sewers within the system.</p> </div> <div id="p-122.26(a)(3)(iii)"> <p class="indent-3" data-title="122.26(a)(3)(iii)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>iii<span class="paren">)</span></span> The operator of a discharge from a municipal separate storm sewer which is part of a large or medium municipal separate storm sewer system must either:</p> <div id="p-122.26(a)(3)(iii)(A)"> <p class="indent-4" data-title="122.26(a)(3)(iii)(A)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>A<span class="paren">)</span></span> Participate in a permit application (to be a permittee or a co-permittee) with one or more other operators of discharges from the large or medium municipal storm sewer system which covers all, or a portion of all, discharges from the municipal separate storm sewer system;</p> </div> <div id="p-122.26(a)(3)(iii)(B)"> <p class="indent-4" data-title="122.26(a)(3)(iii)(B)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>B<span class="paren">)</span></span> Submit a distinct permit application which only covers discharges from the municipal separate storm sewers for which the operator is responsible; or</p> </div> <div id="p-122.26(a)(3)(iii)(C)"> <p class="indent-4" data-title="122.26(a)(3)(iii)(C)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>C<span class="paren">)</span></span> A regional authority may be responsible for submitting a permit application under the following guidelines:</p> <div id="p-122.26(a)(3)(iii)(C)(1)"> <p class="indent-5" data-title="122.26(a)(3)(iii)(C)(<em>1</em>)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span><em>1</em><span class="paren">)</span></span> The regional authority together with co-applicants shall have authority over a storm water management program that is in existence, or shall be in existence at the time part 1 of the application is due;</p> </div> <div id="p-122.26(a)(3)(iii)(C)(2)"> <p class="indent-5" data-title="122.26(a)(3)(iii)(C)(<em>2</em>)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span><em>2</em><span class="paren">)</span></span> The permit applicant or co-applicants shall establish their ability to make a timely submission of part 1 and part 2 of the municipal application;</p> </div> <div id="p-122.26(a)(3)(iii)(C)(3)"> <p class="indent-5" data-title="122.26(a)(3)(iii)(C)(<em>3</em>)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span><em>3</em><span class="paren">)</span></span> Each of the operators of municipal separate storm sewers within the systems described in <a href="/current/title-40/section-122.26#p-122.26(b)(4)(i)" class="cfr external">paragraphs (b)(4) (i)</a>, <a href="/current/title-40/section-122.26#p-122.26(b)(4)(ii)" class="cfr external">(ii)</a>, and <a href="/current/title-40/section-122.26#p-122.26(b)(4)(iii)" class="cfr external">(iii)</a> or <a href="/current/title-40/section-122.26#p-122.26(b)(7)(i)" class="cfr external">(b)(7) (i)</a>, <a href="/current/title-40/section-122.26#p-122.26(b)(7)(ii)" class="cfr external">(ii)</a>, and <a href="/current/title-40/section-122.26#p-122.26(b)(7)(iii)" class="cfr external">(iii)</a> of this section, that are under the purview of the designated regional authority, shall comply with the application requirements of <a href="/current/title-40/section-122.26#p-122.26(d)" class="cfr external">paragraph (d)</a> of this section.</p> </div> </div> </div> <div id="p-122.26(a)(3)(iv)"> <p class="indent-3" data-title="122.26(a)(3)(iv)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>iv<span class="paren">)</span></span> One permit application may be submitted for all or a portion of all municipal separate storm sewers within adjacent or interconnected large or medium municipal separate storm sewer systems. The Director may issue one system-wide permit covering all, or a portion of all municipal separate storm sewers in adjacent or interconnected large or medium municipal separate storm sewer systems.</p> </div> <div id="p-122.26(a)(3)(v)"> <p class="indent-3" data-title="122.26(a)(3)(v)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>v<span class="paren">)</span></span> Permits for all or a portion of all discharges from large or medium municipal separate storm sewer systems that are issued on a system-wide, jurisdiction-wide, watershed or other basis may specify different conditions relating to different discharges covered by the permit, including different management programs for different drainage areas which contribute storm water to the system.</p> </div> <div id="p-122.26(a)(3)(vi)"> <p class="indent-3" data-title="122.26(a)(3)(vi)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>vi<span class="paren">)</span></span> Co-permittees need only comply with permit conditions relating to discharges from the municipal separate storm sewers for which they are operators.</p> </div> </div> <div id="p-122.26(a)(4)"> <p class="indent-2" data-title="122.26(a)(4)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>4<span class="paren">)</span></span> <em class="paragraph-heading">Discharges through large and medium municipal separate storm sewer systems.</em> In addition to meeting the requirements of <a href="/current/title-40/section-122.26#p-122.26(c)" class="cfr external">paragraph (c)</a> of this section, an operator of a storm water discharge associated with industrial activity which discharges through a large or medium municipal separate storm sewer system shall submit, to the operator of the municipal separate storm sewer system receiving the discharge no later than May 15, 1991, or 180 days prior to commencing such discharge: the name of the facility; a contact person and phone number; the location of the discharge; a description, including Standard Industrial Classification, which best reflects the principal products or services provided by each facility; and any existing NPDES permit number.</p> </div> <div id="p-122.26(a)(5)"> <p class="indent-2" data-title="122.26(a)(5)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>5<span class="paren">)</span></span> <em class="paragraph-heading">Other municipal separate storm sewers.</em> The Director may issue permits for municipal separate storm sewers that are designated under <a href="/current/title-40/section-122.26#p-122.26(a)(1)(v)" class="cfr external">paragraph (a)(1)(v)</a> of this section on a system-wide basis, jurisdiction-wide basis, watershed basis or other appropriate basis, or may issue permits for individual discharges.</p> </div> <div id="p-122.26(a)(6)"> <p class="indent-2" data-title="122.26(a)(6)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>6<span class="paren">)</span></span> <em class="paragraph-heading">Non-municipal separate storm sewers.</em> For storm water discharges associated with industrial activity from point sources which discharge through a non-municipal or non-publicly owned separate storm sewer system, the Director, in his discretion, may issue: a single NPDES permit, with each discharger a co-permittee to a permit issued to the operator of the portion of the system that discharges into waters of the United States; or, individual permits to each discharger of storm water associated with industrial activity through the non-municipal conveyance system.</p> <div id="p-122.26(a)(6)(i)"> <p class="indent-3" data-title="122.26(a)(6)(i)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>i<span class="paren">)</span></span> All storm water discharges associated with industrial activity that discharge through a storm water discharge system that is not a municipal separate storm sewer must be covered by an individual permit, or a permit issued to the operator of the portion of the system that discharges to waters of the United States, with each discharger to the non-municipal conveyance a co-permittee to that permit.</p> </div> <div id="p-122.26(a)(6)(ii)"> <p class="indent-3" data-title="122.26(a)(6)(ii)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>ii<span class="paren">)</span></span> Where there is more than one operator of a single system of such conveyances, all operators of storm water discharges associated with industrial activity must submit applications.</p> </div> <div id="p-122.26(a)(6)(iii)"> <p class="indent-3" data-title="122.26(a)(6)(iii)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>iii<span class="paren">)</span></span> Any permit covering more than one operator shall identify the effluent limitations, or other permit conditions, if any, that apply to each operator.</p> </div> </div> <div id="p-122.26(a)(7)"> <p class="indent-2" data-title="122.26(a)(7)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>7<span class="paren">)</span></span> <em class="paragraph-heading">Combined sewer systems.</em> Conveyances that discharge storm water runoff combined with municipal sewage are point sources that must obtain NPDES permits in accordance with the procedures of <a href="/current/title-40/section-122.21" class="cfr external">§ 122.21</a> and are not subject to the provisions of this section.</p> </div> <div id="p-122.26(a)(8)"> <p class="indent-2" data-title="122.26(a)(8)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>8<span class="paren">)</span></span> Whether a discharge from a municipal separate storm sewer is or is not subject to regulation under this section shall have no bearing on whether the owner or operator of the discharge is eligible for funding under title II, title III or title VI of the Clean Water Act. <em>See</em> <a href="/current/title-40/part-35/appendix-Appendix%20A%20to%20Part%2035" class="cfr external">40 CFR part 35, subpart I, appendix A</a>(b)H.2.j.</p> </div> <div id="p-122.26(a)(9)"> <p class="indent-2" data-title="122.26(a)(9)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>9<span class="paren">)</span></span> </p> <div id="p-122.26(a)(9)(i)"> <p class="indent-3" data-title="122.26(a)(9)(i)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>i<span class="paren">)</span></span> On and after October 1, 1994, for discharges composed entirely of storm water, that are not required by <a href="/current/title-40/section-122.26#p-122.26(a)(1)" class="cfr external">paragraph (a)(1)</a> of this section to obtain a permit, operators shall be required to obtain a NPDES permit only if:</p> <div id="p-122.26(a)(9)(i)(A)"> <p class="indent-4" data-title="122.26(a)(9)(i)(A)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>A<span class="paren">)</span></span> The discharge is from a small MS4 required to be regulated pursuant to <a href="/current/title-40/section-122.32" class="cfr external">§ 122.32</a>;</p> </div> <div id="p-122.26(a)(9)(i)(B)"> <p class="indent-4" data-title="122.26(a)(9)(i)(B)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>B<span class="paren">)</span></span> The discharge is a storm water discharge associated with small construction activity pursuant to <a href="/current/title-40/section-122.26#p-122.26(b)(15)" class="cfr external">paragraph (b)(15)</a> of this section;</p> </div> <div id="p-122.26(a)(9)(i)(C)"> <p class="indent-4" data-title="122.26(a)(9)(i)(C)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>C<span class="paren">)</span></span> The Director, or in States with approved NPDES programs either the Director or the EPA Regional Administrator, determines that storm water controls are needed for the discharge based on wasteload allocations that are part of “total maximum daily loads” (TMDLs) that address the pollutant(s) of concern; or</p> </div> <div id="p-122.26(a)(9)(i)(D)"> <p class="indent-4" data-title="122.26(a)(9)(i)(D)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>D<span class="paren">)</span></span> The Director, or in States with approved NPDES programs either the Director or the EPA Regional Administrator, determines that the discharge, or category of discharges within a geographic area, contributes to a violation of a water quality standard or is a significant contributor of pollutants to waters of the United States.</p> </div> </div> <div id="p-122.26(a)(9)(ii)"> <p class="indent-3" data-title="122.26(a)(9)(ii)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>ii<span class="paren">)</span></span> Operators of small MS4s designated pursuant to <a href="/current/title-40/section-122.26#p-122.26(a)(9)(i)(A)" class="cfr external">paragraphs (a)(9)(i)(A)</a>, <a href="/current/title-40/section-122.26#p-122.26(a)(9)(i)(C)" class="cfr external">(a)(9)(i)(C)</a>, and <a href="/current/title-40/section-122.26#p-122.26(a)(9)(i)(D)" class="cfr external">(a)(9)(i)(D)</a> of this section shall seek coverage under an NPDES permit in accordance with <a href="/current/title-40/section-122.33" class="cfr external">§§ 122.33</a> through <a href="/current/title-40/section-122.35" class="cfr external">122.35</a>. Operators of non-municipal sources designated pursuant to <a href="/current/title-40/section-122.26#p-122.26(a)(9)(i)(B)" class="cfr external">paragraphs (a)(9)(i)(B)</a>, <a href="/current/title-40/section-122.26#p-122.26(a)(9)(i)(C)" class="cfr external">(a)(9)(i)(C)</a>, and <a href="/current/title-40/section-122.26#p-122.26(a)(9)(i)(D)" class="cfr external">(a)(9)(i)(D)</a> of this section shall seek coverage under an NPDES permit in accordance with <a href="/current/title-40/section-122.26#p-122.26(c)(1)" class="cfr external">paragraph (c)(1)</a> of this section.</p> </div> <div id="p-122.26(a)(9)(iii)"> <p class="indent-3" data-title="122.26(a)(9)(iii)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>iii<span class="paren">)</span></span> Operators of storm water discharges designated pursuant to <a href="/current/title-40/section-122.26#p-122.26(a)(9)(i)(C)" class="cfr external">paragraphs (a)(9)(i)(C)</a> and <a href="/current/title-40/section-122.26#p-122.26(a)(9)(i)(D)" class="cfr external">(a)(9)(i)(D)</a> of this section shall apply to the Director for a permit within 180 days of receipt of notice, unless permission for a later date is granted by the Director (see <a href="/current/title-40/section-124.52#p-124.52(c)" class="cfr external">§ 124.52(c) of this chapter</a>).</p> </div> </div> </div> <div id="p-122.26(b)"> <p class="indent-1" data-title="122.26(b)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>b<span class="paren">)</span></span> <em class="paragraph-heading">Definitions.</em> </p> <div id="p-122.26(b)(1)"> <p class="indent-2" data-title="122.26(b)(1)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>1<span class="paren">)</span></span> <em class="paragraph-heading">Co-permittee</em> means a permittee to a NPDES permit that is only responsible for permit conditions relating to the discharge for which it is operator.</p> </div> <div id="p-122.26(b)(2)"> <p class="indent-2" data-title="122.26(b)(2)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>2<span class="paren">)</span></span> <em class="paragraph-heading">Illicit discharge</em> means any discharge to a municipal separate storm sewer that is not composed entirely of storm water except discharges pursuant to a NPDES permit (other than the NPDES permit for discharges from the municipal separate storm sewer) and discharges resulting from fire fighting activities.</p> </div> <div id="p-122.26(b)(3)"> <p class="indent-2" data-title="122.26(b)(3)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>3<span class="paren">)</span></span> <em class="paragraph-heading">Incorporated place</em> means the District of Columbia, or a city, town, township, or village that is incorporated under the laws of the State in which it is located.</p> </div> <div id="p-122.26(b)(4)"> <p class="indent-2" data-title="122.26(b)(4)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>4<span class="paren">)</span></span> <em class="paragraph-heading">Large municipal separate storm sewer system</em> means all municipal separate storm sewers that are either:</p> <div id="p-122.26(b)(4)(i)"> <p class="indent-3" data-title="122.26(b)(4)(i)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>i<span class="paren">)</span></span> Located in an incorporated place with a population of 250,000 or more as determined by the 1990 Decennial Census by the Bureau of the Census (<a href="/current/title-40/part-122/appendix-Appendix%20F%20to%20Part%20122" class="cfr external">Appendix F of this part</a>); or</p> </div> <div id="p-122.26(b)(4)(ii)"> <p class="indent-3" data-title="122.26(b)(4)(ii)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>ii<span class="paren">)</span></span> Located in the counties listed in appendix H, except municipal separate storm sewers that are located in the incorporated places, townships or towns within such counties; or</p> </div> <div id="p-122.26(b)(4)(iii)"> <p class="indent-3" data-title="122.26(b)(4)(iii)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>iii<span class="paren">)</span></span> Owned or operated by a municipality other than those described in <a href="/current/title-40/section-122.26#p-122.26(b)(4)(i)" class="cfr external">paragraph (b)(4) (i)</a> or <a href="/current/title-40/section-122.26#p-122.26(b)(4)(ii)" class="cfr external">(ii)</a> of this section and that are designated by the Director as part of the large or medium municipal separate storm sewer system due to the interrelationship between the discharges of the designated storm sewer and the discharges from municipal separate storm sewers described under <a href="/current/title-40/section-122.26#p-122.26(b)(4)(i)" class="cfr external">paragraph (b)(4) (i)</a> or <a href="/current/title-40/section-122.26#p-122.26(b)(4)(ii)" class="cfr external">(ii)</a> of this section. In making this determination the Director may consider the following factors:</p> <div id="p-122.26(b)(4)(iii)(A)"> <p class="indent-4" data-title="122.26(b)(4)(iii)(A)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>A<span class="paren">)</span></span> Physical interconnections between the municipal separate storm sewers;</p> </div> <div id="p-122.26(b)(4)(iii)(B)"> <p class="indent-4" data-title="122.26(b)(4)(iii)(B)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>B<span class="paren">)</span></span> The location of discharges from the designated municipal separate storm sewer relative to discharges from municipal separate storm sewers described in <a href="/current/title-40/section-122.26#p-122.26(b)(4)(i)" class="cfr external">paragraph (b)(4)(i)</a> of this section;</p> </div> <div id="p-122.26(b)(4)(iii)(C)"> <p class="indent-4" data-title="122.26(b)(4)(iii)(C)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>C<span class="paren">)</span></span> The quantity and nature of pollutants discharged to waters of the United States;</p> </div> <div id="p-122.26(b)(4)(iii)(D)"> <p class="indent-4" data-title="122.26(b)(4)(iii)(D)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>D<span class="paren">)</span></span> The nature of the receiving waters; and</p> </div> <div id="p-122.26(b)(4)(iii)(E)"> <p class="indent-4" data-title="122.26(b)(4)(iii)(E)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>E<span class="paren">)</span></span> Other relevant factors; or</p> </div> </div> <div id="p-122.26(b)(4)(iv)"> <p class="indent-3" data-title="122.26(b)(4)(iv)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>iv<span class="paren">)</span></span> The Director may, upon petition, designate as a large municipal separate storm sewer system, municipal separate storm sewers located within the boundaries of a region defined by a storm water management regional authority based on a jurisdictional, watershed, or other appropriate basis that includes one or more of the systems described in <a href="/current/title-40/section-122.26#p-122.26(b)(4)(i)" class="cfr external">paragraph (b)(4) (i)</a>, <a href="/current/title-40/section-122.26#p-122.26(ii)" class="cfr external">(ii)</a>, <a href="/current/title-40/section-122.26#p-122.26(iii)" class="cfr external">(iii)</a> of this section.</p> </div> </div> <div id="p-122.26(b)(5)"> <p class="indent-2" data-title="122.26(b)(5)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>5<span class="paren">)</span></span> <em class="paragraph-heading">Major municipal separate storm sewer outfall</em> (or “major outfall”) means a municipal separate storm sewer outfall that discharges from a single pipe with an inside diameter of 36 inches or more or its equivalent (discharge from a single conveyance other than circular pipe which is associated with a drainage area of more than 50 acres); or for municipal separate storm sewers that receive storm water from lands zoned for industrial activity (based on comprehensive zoning plans or the equivalent), an outfall that discharges from a single pipe with an inside diameter of 12 inches or more or from its equivalent (discharge from other than a circular pipe associated with a drainage area of 2 acres or more).</p> </div> <div id="p-122.26(b)(6)"> <p class="indent-2" data-title="122.26(b)(6)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>6<span class="paren">)</span></span> <em class="paragraph-heading">Major outfall</em> means a major municipal separate storm sewer outfall.</p> </div> <div id="p-122.26(b)(7)"> <p class="indent-2" data-title="122.26(b)(7)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>7<span class="paren">)</span></span> <em class="paragraph-heading">Medium municipal separate storm sewer system</em> means all municipal separate storm sewers that are either:</p> <div id="p-122.26(b)(7)(i)"> <p class="indent-3" data-title="122.26(b)(7)(i)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>i<span class="paren">)</span></span> Located in an incorporated place with a population of 100,000 or more but less than 250,000, as determined by the 1990 Decennial Census by the Bureau of the Census (<a href="/current/title-40/part-122/appendix-Appendix%20G%20to%20Part%20122" class="cfr external">appendix G of this part</a>); or</p> </div> <div id="p-122.26(b)(7)(ii)"> <p class="indent-3" data-title="122.26(b)(7)(ii)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>ii<span class="paren">)</span></span> Located in the counties listed in appendix I, except municipal separate storm sewers that are located in the incorporated places, townships or towns within such counties; or</p> </div> <div id="p-122.26(b)(7)(iii)"> <p class="indent-3" data-title="122.26(b)(7)(iii)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>iii<span class="paren">)</span></span> Owned or operated by a municipality other than those described in <a href="/current/title-40/section-122.26#p-122.26(b)(7)(i)" class="cfr external">paragraph (b)(7) (i)</a> or <a href="/current/title-40/section-122.26#p-122.26(b)(7)(ii)" class="cfr external">(ii)</a> of this section and that are designated by the Director as part of the large or medium municipal separate storm sewer system due to the interrelationship between the discharges of the designated storm sewer and the discharges from municipal separate storm sewers described under <a href="/current/title-40/section-122.26#p-122.26(b)(7)(i)" class="cfr external">paragraph (b)(7) (i)</a> or <a href="/current/title-40/section-122.26#p-122.26(b)(7)(ii)" class="cfr external">(ii)</a> of this section. In making this determination the Director may consider the following factors:</p> <div id="p-122.26(b)(7)(iii)(A)"> <p class="indent-4" data-title="122.26(b)(7)(iii)(A)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>A<span class="paren">)</span></span> Physical interconnections between the municipal separate storm sewers;</p> </div> <div id="p-122.26(b)(7)(iii)(B)"> <p class="indent-4" data-title="122.26(b)(7)(iii)(B)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>B<span class="paren">)</span></span> The location of discharges from the designated municipal separate storm sewer relative to discharges from municipal separate storm sewers described in <a href="/current/title-40/section-122.26#p-122.26(b)(7)(i)" class="cfr external">paragraph (b)(7)(i)</a> of this section;</p> </div> <div id="p-122.26(b)(7)(iii)(C)"> <p class="indent-4" data-title="122.26(b)(7)(iii)(C)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>C<span class="paren">)</span></span> The quantity and nature of pollutants discharged to waters of the United States;</p> </div> <div id="p-122.26(b)(7)(iii)(D)"> <p class="indent-4" data-title="122.26(b)(7)(iii)(D)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>D<span class="paren">)</span></span> The nature of the receiving waters; or</p> </div> <div id="p-122.26(b)(7)(iii)(E)"> <p class="indent-4" data-title="122.26(b)(7)(iii)(E)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>E<span class="paren">)</span></span> Other relevant factors; or</p> </div> </div> <div id="p-122.26(b)(7)(iv)"> <p class="indent-3" data-title="122.26(b)(7)(iv)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>iv<span class="paren">)</span></span> The Director may, upon petition, designate as a medium municipal separate storm sewer system, municipal separate storm sewers located within the boundaries of a region defined by a storm water management regional authority based on a jurisdictional, watershed, or other appropriate basis that includes one or more of the systems described in <a href="/current/title-40/section-122.26#p-122.26(b)(7)(i)" class="cfr external">paragraphs (b)(7) (i)</a>, <a href="/current/title-40/section-122.26#p-122.26(ii)" class="cfr external">(ii)</a>, <a href="/current/title-40/section-122.26#p-122.26(iii)" class="cfr external">(iii)</a> of this section.</p> </div> </div> <div id="p-122.26(b)(8)"> <p class="indent-2" data-title="122.26(b)(8)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>8<span class="paren">)</span></span> <em class="paragraph-heading">Municipal separate storm sewer</em> means a conveyance or system of conveyances (including roads with drainage systems, municipal streets, catch basins, curbs, gutters, ditches, man-made channels, or storm drains):</p> <div id="p-122.26(b)(8)(i)"> <p class="indent-3" data-title="122.26(b)(8)(i)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>i<span class="paren">)</span></span> Owned or operated by a State, city, town, borough, county, parish, district, association, or other public body (created by or pursuant to State law) having jurisdiction over disposal of sewage, industrial wastes, storm water, or other wastes, including special districts under State law such as a sewer district, flood control district or drainage district, or similar entity, or an Indian tribe or an authorized Indian tribal organization, or a designated and approved management agency under section 208 of the CWA that discharges to waters of the United States;</p> </div> <div id="p-122.26(b)(8)(ii)"> <p class="indent-3" data-title="122.26(b)(8)(ii)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>ii<span class="paren">)</span></span> Designed or used for collecting or conveying storm water;</p> </div> <div id="p-122.26(b)(8)(iii)"> <p class="indent-3" data-title="122.26(b)(8)(iii)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>iii<span class="paren">)</span></span> Which is not a combined sewer; and</p> </div> <div id="p-122.26(b)(8)(iv)"> <p class="indent-3" data-title="122.26(b)(8)(iv)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>iv<span class="paren">)</span></span> Which is not part of a Publicly Owned Treatment Works (POTW) as defined at <a href="/current/title-40/section-122.2" class="cfr external">40 CFR 122.2</a>.</p> </div> </div> <div id="p-122.26(b)(9)"> <p class="indent-2" data-title="122.26(b)(9)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>9<span class="paren">)</span></span> <em class="paragraph-heading">Outfall</em> means a <em>point source</em> as defined by <a href="/current/title-40/section-122.2" class="cfr external">40 CFR 122.2</a> at the point where a municipal separate storm sewer discharges to waters of the United States and does not include open conveyances connecting two municipal separate storm sewers, or pipes, tunnels or other conveyances which connect segments of the same stream or other waters of the United States and are used to convey waters of the United States.</p> </div> <div id="p-122.26(b)(10)"> <p class="indent-2" data-title="122.26(b)(10)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>10<span class="paren">)</span></span> <em class="paragraph-heading">Overburden</em> means any material of any nature, consolidated or unconsolidated, that overlies a mineral deposit, excluding topsoil or similar naturally-occurring surface materials that are not disturbed by mining operations.</p> </div> <div id="p-122.26(b)(11)"> <p class="indent-2" data-title="122.26(b)(11)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>11<span class="paren">)</span></span> <em class="paragraph-heading">Runoff coefficient</em> means the fraction of total rainfall that will appear at a conveyance as runoff.</p> </div> <div id="p-122.26(b)(12)"> <p class="indent-2" data-title="122.26(b)(12)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>12<span class="paren">)</span></span> <em class="paragraph-heading">Significant materials</em> includes, but is not limited to: raw materials; fuels; materials such as solvents, detergents, and plastic pellets; finished materials such as metallic products; raw materials used in food processing or production; hazardous substances designated under section 101(14) of CERCLA; any chemical the facility is required to report pursuant to section 313 of title III of SARA; fertilizers; pesticides; and waste products such as ashes, slag and sludge that have the potential to be released with storm water discharges.</p> </div> <div id="p-122.26(b)(13)"> <p class="indent-2" data-title="122.26(b)(13)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>13<span class="paren">)</span></span> <em class="paragraph-heading">Storm water</em> means storm water runoff, snow melt runoff, and surface runoff and drainage.</p> </div> <div id="p-122.26(b)(14)"> <p class="indent-2" data-title="122.26(b)(14)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>14<span class="paren">)</span></span> <em class="paragraph-heading">Storm water discharge associated with industrial activity</em> means the discharge from any conveyance that is used for collecting and conveying storm water and that is directly related to manufacturing, processing or raw materials storage areas at an industrial plant. The term does not include discharges from facilities or activities excluded from the NPDES program under this part 122. For the categories of industries identified in this section, the term includes, but is not limited to, storm water discharges from industrial plant yards; immediate access roads and rail lines used or traveled by carriers of raw materials, manufactured products, waste material, or by-products used or created by the facility; material handling sites; refuse sites; sites used for the application or disposal of process waste waters (as defined at <a href="/current/title-40/part-401" class="cfr external">part 401 of this chapter</a>); sites used for the storage and maintenance of material handling equipment; sites used for residual treatment, storage, or disposal; shipping and receiving areas; manufacturing buildings; storage areas (including tank farms) for raw materials, and intermediate and final products; and areas where industrial activity has taken place in the past and significant materials remain and are exposed to storm water. For the purposes of this paragraph, material handling activities include storage, loading and unloading, transportation, or conveyance of any raw material, intermediate product, final product, by-product or waste product. The term excludes areas located on plant lands separate from the plant's industrial activities, such as office buildings and accompanying parking lots as long as the drainage from the excluded areas is not mixed with storm water drained from the above described areas. Industrial facilities (including industrial facilities that are federally, State, or municipally owned or operated that meet the description of the facilities listed in <a href="/current/title-40/section-122.26#p-122.26(b)(14)(i)" class="cfr external">paragraphs (b)(14)(i)</a> through <a href="/current/title-40/section-122.26#p-122.26(b)(14)(xi)" class="cfr external">(xi)</a> of this section) include those facilities designated under the provisions of <a href="/current/title-40/section-122.26#p-122.26(a)(1)(v)" class="cfr external">paragraph (a)(1)(v)</a> of this section. The following categories of facilities are considered to be engaging in “industrial activity” for purposes of paragraph (b)(14):</p> <div id="p-122.26(b)(14)(i)"> <p class="indent-3" data-title="122.26(b)(14)(i)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>i<span class="paren">)</span></span> Facilities subject to storm water effluent limitations guidelines, new source performance standards, or toxic pollutant effluent standards under 40 CFR subchapter N (except facilities with toxic pollutant effluent standards which are exempted under category (xi) in <a href="/current/title-40/section-122.26#p-122.26(b)(14)" class="cfr external">paragraph (b)(14)</a> of this section);</p> </div> <div id="p-122.26(b)(14)(ii)"> <p class="indent-3" data-title="122.26(b)(14)(ii)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>ii<span class="paren">)</span></span> Facilities classified within Standard Industrial Classification 24, Industry Group 241 that are rock crushing, gravel washing, log sorting, or log storage facilities operated in connection with silvicultural activities defined in <a href="/current/title-40/section-122.27#p-122.27(b)(2)" class="cfr external">40 CFR 122.27(b)(2)-(3)</a> and Industry Groups 242 through 249; 26 (except 265 and 267), 28 (except 283), 29, 311, 32 (except 323), 33, 3441, 373; (not included are all other types of silviculture facilities);</p> </div> <div id="p-122.26(b)(14)(iii)"> <p class="indent-3" data-title="122.26(b)(14)(iii)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>iii<span class="paren">)</span></span> Facilities classified as Standard Industrial Classifications 10 through 14 (mineral industry) including active or inactive mining operations (except for areas of coal mining operations no longer meeting the definition of a reclamation area under <a href="/current/title-40/section-434.11#p-434.11(1)" class="cfr external">40 CFR 434.11(1)</a> because the performance bond issued to the facility by the appropriate SMCRA authority has been released, or except for areas of non-coal mining operations which have been released from applicable State or Federal reclamation requirements after December 17, 1990) and oil and gas exploration, production, processing, or treatment operations, or transmission facilities that discharge storm water contaminated by contact with or that has come into contact with, any overburden, raw material, intermediate products, finished products, byproducts or waste products located on the site of such operations; (inactive mining operations are mining sites that are not being actively mined, but which have an identifiable owner/operator; inactive mining sites do not include sites where mining claims are being maintained prior to disturbances associated with the extraction, beneficiation, or processing of mined materials, nor sites where minimal activities are undertaken for the sole purpose of maintaining a mining claim);</p> </div> <div id="p-122.26(b)(14)(iv)"> <p class="indent-3" data-title="122.26(b)(14)(iv)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>iv<span class="paren">)</span></span> Hazardous waste treatment, storage, or disposal facilities, including those that are operating under interim status or a permit under subtitle C of RCRA;</p> </div> <div id="p-122.26(b)(14)(v)"> <p class="indent-3" data-title="122.26(b)(14)(v)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>v<span class="paren">)</span></span> Landfills, land application sites, and open dumps that receive or have received any industrial wastes (waste that is received from any of the facilities described under this subsection) including those that are subject to regulation under subtitle D of RCRA;</p> </div> <div id="p-122.26(b)(14)(vi)"> <p class="indent-3" data-title="122.26(b)(14)(vi)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>vi<span class="paren">)</span></span> Facilities involved in the recycling of materials, including metal scrapyards, battery reclaimers, salvage yards, and automobile junkyards, including but limited to those classified as Standard Industrial Classification 5015 and 5093;</p> </div> <div id="p-122.26(b)(14)(vii)"> <p class="indent-3" data-title="122.26(b)(14)(vii)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>vii<span class="paren">)</span></span> Steam electric power generating facilities, including coal handling sites;</p> </div> <div id="p-122.26(b)(14)(viii)"> <p class="indent-3" data-title="122.26(b)(14)(viii)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>viii<span class="paren">)</span></span> Transportation facilities classified as Standard Industrial Classifications 40, 41, 42 (except 4221-25), 43, 44, 45, and 5171 which have vehicle maintenance shops, equipment cleaning operations, or airport deicing operations. Only those portions of the facility that are either involved in vehicle maintenance (including vehicle rehabilitation, mechanical repairs, painting, fueling, and lubrication), equipment cleaning operations, airport deicing operations, or which are otherwise identified under paragraphs (b)(14) (i)-(vii) or (ix)-(xi) of this section are associated with industrial activity;</p> </div> <div id="p-122.26(b)(14)(ix)"> <p class="indent-3" data-title="122.26(b)(14)(ix)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>ix<span class="paren">)</span></span> Treatment works treating domestic sewage or any other sewage sludge or wastewater treatment device or system, used in the storage treatment, recycling, and reclamation of municipal or domestic sewage, including land dedicated to the disposal of sewage sludge that are located within the confines of the facility, with a design flow of 1.0 mgd or more, or required to have an approved pretreatment program under <a href="/current/title-40/part-403" class="cfr external">40 CFR part 403</a>. Not included are farm lands, domestic gardens or lands used for sludge management where sludge is beneficially reused and which are not physically located in the confines of the facility, or areas that are in compliance with section 405 of the CWA;</p> </div> <div id="p-122.26(b)(14)(x)"> <p class="indent-3" data-title="122.26(b)(14)(x)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>x<span class="paren">)</span></span> Construction activity including clearing, grading and excavation, except operations that result in the disturbance of less than five acres of total land area. Construction activity also includes the disturbance of less than five acres of total land area that is a part of a larger common plan of development or sale if the larger common plan will ultimately disturb five acres or more;</p> </div> <div id="p-122.26(b)(14)(xi)"> <p class="indent-3" data-title="122.26(b)(14)(xi)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>xi<span class="paren">)</span></span> Facilities under Standard Industrial Classifications 20, 21, 22, 23, 2434, 25, 265, 267, 27, 283, 285, 30, 31 (except 311), 323, 34 (except 3441), 35, 36, 37 (except 373), 38, 39, and 4221-25;</p> </div> </div> <div id="p-122.26(b)(15)"> <p class="indent-2" data-title="122.26(b)(15)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>15<span class="paren">)</span></span> <em class="paragraph-heading">Storm water discharge associated with small construction activity</em> means the discharge of storm water from:</p> <div id="p-122.26(b)(15)(i)"> <p class="indent-3" data-title="122.26(b)(15)(i)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>i<span class="paren">)</span></span> Construction activities including clearing, grading, and excavating that result in land disturbance of equal to or greater than one acre and less than five acres. Small construction activity also includes the disturbance of less than one acre of total land area that is part of a larger common plan of development or sale if the larger common plan will ultimately disturb equal to or greater than one and less than five acres. Small construction activity does not include routine maintenance that is performed to maintain the original line and grade, hydraulic capacity, or original purpose of the facility. The Director may waive the otherwise applicable requirements in a general permit for a storm water discharge from construction activities that disturb less than five acres where:</p> <div id="p-122.26(b)(15)(i)(A)"> <p class="indent-4" data-title="122.26(b)(15)(i)(A)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>A<span class="paren">)</span></span> The value of the rainfall erosivity factor (“R” in the Revised Universal Soil Loss Equation) is less than five during the period of construction activity. The rainfall erosivity factor is determined in accordance with Chapter 2 of Agriculture Handbook Number 703, Predicting Soil Erosion by Water: A Guide to Conservation Planning with the Revised Universal Soil Loss Equation (RUSLE), pages 21-64, dated January 1997. The Director of the Federal Register approves this incorporation by reference in accordance with <a href="https://www.govinfo.gov/link/uscode/5/552" class="usc external" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">5 U.S.C. 552(a)</a> and <a href="/current/title-1/part-51" class="cfr external">1 CFR part 51</a>. Copies may be obtained at EPA's Water Docket, 1200 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20460. For information on the availability of this material at National Archives and Records Administration, call 202-741-6030, or go to: <em><a href="http://www.archives.gov/federal_register/code_of_federal_regulations/ibr_locations.html" class="external" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">http://www.archives.gov/federal_register/code_of_federal_regulations/ibr_locations.html</a>.</em> An operator must certify to the Director that the construction activity will take place during a period when the value of the rainfall erosivity factor is less than five; or</p> </div> <div id="p-122.26(b)(15)(i)(B)"> <p class="indent-4" data-title="122.26(b)(15)(i)(B)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>B<span class="paren">)</span></span> Storm water controls are not needed based on a “total maximum daily load” (TMDL) approved or established by EPA that addresses the pollutant(s) of concern or, for non-impaired waters that do not require TMDLs, an equivalent analysis that determines allocations for small construction sites for the pollutant(s) of concern or that determines that such allocations are not needed to protect water quality based on consideration of existing in-stream concentrations, expected growth in pollutant contributions from all sources, and a margin of safety. For the purpose of this paragraph, the pollutant(s) of concern include sediment or a parameter that addresses sediment (such as total suspended solids, turbidity or siltation) and any other pollutant that has been identified as a cause of impairment of any water body that will receive a discharge from the construction activity. The operator must certify to the Director that the construction activity will take place, and storm water discharges will occur, within the drainage area addressed by the TMDL or equivalent analysis.</p> </div> <div id="p-122.26(b)(15)(i)(C)"> <p class="indent-4" data-title="122.26(b)(15)(i)(C)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>C<span class="paren">)</span></span> As of December 21, 2025 or an EPA-approved alternative date (<em>see</em> <a href="/current/title-40/section-127.24#p-127.24(e)" class="cfr external">40 CFR 127.24(e)</a> or <a href="/current/title-40/section-127.24#p-127.24(f)" class="cfr external">(f)</a>), all certifications submitted in compliance with <a href="/current/title-40/section-122.26#p-122.26(b)(15)(i)(A)" class="cfr external">paragraphs (b)(15)(i)(A)</a> and <a href="/current/title-40/section-122.26#p-122.26(b)(15)(i)(B)" class="cfr external">(B)</a> of this section must be submitted electronically by the owner or operator to the Director or initial recipient, as defined in <a href="/current/title-40/section-127.2#p-127.2(b)" class="cfr external">40 CFR 127.2(b)</a>, in compliance with this section and <a href="/current/title-40/part-3" class="cfr external">40 CFR part 3</a> (including, in all cases, subpart D to part 3), <a href="/current/title-40/section-122.22" class="cfr external">§ 122.22</a>, and <a href="/current/title-40/part-127" class="cfr external">40 CFR part 127</a>. <a href="/current/title-40/part-127" class="cfr external">40 CFR part 127</a> is not intended to undo existing requirements for electronic reporting. Prior to this date, and independent of <a href="/current/title-40/part-127" class="cfr external">40 CFR part 127</a>, owners or operators may be required to report electronically if specified by a particular permit or if required to do so by state law.</p> </div> </div> <div id="p-122.26(b)(15)(ii)"> <p class="indent-3" data-title="122.26(b)(15)(ii)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>ii<span class="paren">)</span></span> Any other construction activity designated by the Director, or in States with approved NPDES programs either the Director or the EPA Regional Administrator, based on the potential for contribution to a violation of a water quality standard or for significant contribution of pollutants to waters of the United States.</p> <div class="table-wrapper"> <div class="gpotbl_div"><table border="1" cellpadding="1" cellspacing="1" class="gpo_table" frame="void" width="100%"> <caption><p class="title">Exhibit 1 to <a href="/current/title-40/section-122.26" class="cfr external">§ 122.26</a>(<span class="standard">b</span>)(15)—Summary of Coverage of “Storm Water Discharges Associated with Small Construction Activity” Under the NPDES Storm Water Program</p></caption> <thead> </thead> <tbody> <tr> <td class="left border-right-single">Automatic Designation: Required Nationwide Coverage</td> <td class="left">• Construction activities that result in a land disturbance of equal to or greater than one acre and less than five acres.</td> </tr> <tr> <td class="left border-right-single"> </td> <td class="left">• Construction activities disturbing less than one acre if part of a larger common plan of development or sale with a planned disturbance of equal to or greater than one acre and less than five acres. (see <a href="/current/title-40/section-122.26#p-122.26(b)(15)(i)" class="cfr external">§ 122.26(b)(15)(i)</a>.)</td> </tr> <tr> <td class="left border-right-single">Potential Designation: Optional Evaluation and Designation by the NPDES Permitting Authority or EPA Regional Administrator</td> <td class="left">• Construction activities that result in a land disturbance of less than one acre based on the potential for contribution to a violation of a water quality standard or for significant contribution of pollutants. (see <a href="/current/title-40/section-122.26#p-122.26(b)(15)(ii)" class="cfr external">§ 122.26(b)(15)(ii)</a>.)</td> </tr> <tr> <td class="left border-bottom-single border-right-single">Potential Waiver: Waiver from Requirements as Determined by the NPDES Permitting Authority.</td> <td class="left border-bottom-single">Any automatically designated construction activity where the operator certifies: (1) A rainfall erosivity factor of less than five, or (2) That the activity will occur within an area where controls are not needed based on a TMDL or, for non-impaired waters that do not require a TMDL, an equivalent analysis for the pollutant(s) of concern. (see <a href="/current/title-40/section-122.26#p-122.26(b)(15)(i)" class="cfr external">§ 122.26(b)(15)(i)</a>.)</td> </tr> </tbody> </table></div> </div> </div> </div> <div id="p-122.26(b)(16)"> <p class="indent-2" data-title="122.26(b)(16)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>16<span class="paren">)</span></span> <em class="paragraph-heading">Small municipal separate storm sewer system</em> means all separate storm sewers that are:</p> <div id="p-122.26(b)(16)(i)"> <p class="indent-3" data-title="122.26(b)(16)(i)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>i<span class="paren">)</span></span> Owned or operated by the United States, a State, city, town, borough, county, parish, district, association, or other public body (created by or pursuant to State law) having jurisdiction over disposal of sewage, industrial wastes, storm water, or other wastes, including special districts under State law such as a sewer district, flood control district or drainage district, or similar entity, or an Indian tribe or an authorized Indian tribal organization, or a designated and approved management agency under section 208 of the CWA that discharges to waters of the United States.</p> </div> <div id="p-122.26(b)(16)(ii)"> <p class="indent-3" data-title="122.26(b)(16)(ii)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>ii<span class="paren">)</span></span> Not defined as “large” or “medium” municipal separate storm sewer systems pursuant to <a href="/current/title-40/section-122.26#p-122.26(b)(4)" class="cfr external">paragraphs (b)(4)</a> and <a href="/current/title-40/section-122.26#p-122.26(b)(7)" class="cfr external">(b)(7)</a> of this section, or designated under <a href="/current/title-40/section-122.26#p-122.26(a)(1)(v)" class="cfr external">paragraph (a)(1)(v)</a> of this section.</p> </div> <div id="p-122.26(b)(16)(iii)"> <p class="indent-3" data-title="122.26(b)(16)(iii)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>iii<span class="paren">)</span></span> This term includes systems similar to separate storm sewer systems in municipalities, such as systems at military bases, large hospital or prison complexes, and highways and other thoroughfares. The term does not include separate storm sewers in very discrete areas, such as individual buildings.</p> </div> </div> <div id="p-122.26(b)(17)"> <p class="indent-2" data-title="122.26(b)(17)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>17<span class="paren">)</span></span> <em class="paragraph-heading">Small MS4</em> means a small municipal separate storm sewer system.</p> </div> <div id="p-122.26(b)(18)"> <p class="indent-2" data-title="122.26(b)(18)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>18<span class="paren">)</span></span> <em class="paragraph-heading">Municipal separate storm sewer system</em> means all separate storm sewers that are defined as “large” or “medium” or “small” municipal separate storm sewer systems pursuant to <a href="/current/title-40/section-122.26#p-122.26(b)(4)" class="cfr external">paragraphs (b)(4)</a>, <a href="/current/title-40/section-122.26#p-122.26(b)(7)" class="cfr external">(b)(7)</a>, and <a href="/current/title-40/section-122.26#p-122.26(b)(16)" class="cfr external">(b)(16)</a> of this section, or designated under <a href="/current/title-40/section-122.26#p-122.26(a)(1)(v)" class="cfr external">paragraph (a)(1)(v)</a> of this section.</p> </div> <div id="p-122.26(b)(19)"> <p class="indent-2" data-title="122.26(b)(19)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>19<span class="paren">)</span></span> <em class="paragraph-heading">MS4</em> means a municipal separate storm sewer system.</p> </div> <div id="p-122.26(b)(20)"> <p class="indent-2" data-title="122.26(b)(20)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>20<span class="paren">)</span></span> <em class="paragraph-heading">Uncontrolled sanitary landfill</em> means a landill or open dump, whether in operation or closed, that does not meet the requirements for runon or runoff controls established pursuant to subtitle D of the Solid Waste Disposal Act.</p> </div> </div> <div id="p-122.26(c)"> <p class="indent-1" data-title="122.26(c)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>c<span class="paren">)</span></span> <em class="paragraph-heading">Application requirements for storm water discharges associated with industrial activity and storm water discharges associated with small construction activity</em> —</p> <div id="p-122.26(c)(1)"> <p class="indent-2" data-title="122.26(c)(1)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>1<span class="paren">)</span></span> <em class="paragraph-heading">Individual application.</em> Dischargers of storm water associated with industrial activity and with small construction activity are required to apply for an individual permit or seek coverage under a promulgated storm water general permit. Facilities that are required to obtain an individual permit or any dischage of storm water which the Director is evaluating for designation (see <a href="/current/title-40/section-124.52#p-124.52(c)" class="cfr external">§ 124.52(c) of this chapter</a>) under <a href="/current/title-40/section-122.26#p-122.26(a)(1)(v)" class="cfr external">paragraph (a)(1)(v)</a> of this section and is not a municipal storm sewer, shall submit an NPDES application in accordance with the requirements of <a href="/current/title-40/section-122.21" class="cfr external">§ 122.21</a> as modified and supplemented by the provisions of this paragraph.</p> <div id="p-122.26(c)(1)(i)"> <p class="indent-3" data-title="122.26(c)(1)(i)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>i<span class="paren">)</span></span> Except as provided in <a href="/current/title-40/section-122.26#p-122.26(c)(1)(ii)" class="cfr external">§ 122.26(c)(1) (ii)-(iv)</a>, the operator of a storm water discharge associated with industrial activity subject to this section shall provide:</p> <div id="p-122.26(c)(1)(i)(A)"> <p class="indent-4" data-title="122.26(c)(1)(i)(A)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>A<span class="paren">)</span></span> A site map showing topography (or indicating the outline of drainage areas served by the outfall(s) covered in the application if a topographic map is unavailable) of the facility including: each of its drainage and discharge structures; the drainage area of each storm water outfall; paved areas and buildings within the drainage area of each storm water outfall, each past or present area used for outdoor storage or disposal of significant materials, each existing structural control measure to reduce pollutants in storm water runoff, materials loading and access areas, areas where pesticides, herbicides, soil conditioners and fertilizers are applied, each of its hazardous waste treatment, storage or disposal facilities (including each area not required to have a RCRA permit which is used for accumulating hazardous waste under <a href="/current/title-40/section-262.34" class="cfr external">40 CFR 262.34</a>); each well where fluids from the facility are injected underground; springs, and other surface water bodies which receive storm water discharges from the facility;</p> </div> <div id="p-122.26(c)(1)(i)(B)"> <p class="indent-4" data-title="122.26(c)(1)(i)(B)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>B<span class="paren">)</span></span> An estimate of the area of impervious surfaces (including paved areas and building roofs) and the total area drained by each outfall (within a mile radius of the facility) and a narrative description of the following: Significant materials that in the three years prior to the submittal of this application have been treated, stored or disposed in a manner to allow exposure to storm water; method of treatment, storage or disposal of such materials; materials management practices employed, in the three years prior to the submittal of this application, to minimize contact by these materials with storm water runoff; materials loading and access areas; the location, manner and frequency in which pesticides, herbicides, soil conditioners and fertilizers are applied; the location and a description of existing structural and non-structural control measures to reduce pollutants in storm water runoff; and a description of the treatment the storm water receives, including the ultimate disposal of any solid or fluid wastes other than by discharge;</p> </div> <div id="p-122.26(c)(1)(i)(C)"> <p class="indent-4" data-title="122.26(c)(1)(i)(C)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>C<span class="paren">)</span></span> A certification that all outfalls that should contain storm water discharges associated with industrial activity have been tested or evaluated for the presence of non-storm water discharges which are not covered by a NPDES permit; tests for such non-storm water discharges may include smoke tests, fluorometric dye tests, analysis of accurate schematics, as well as other appropriate tests. The certification shall include a description of the method used, the date of any testing, and the on-site drainage points that were directly observed during a test;</p> </div> <div id="p-122.26(c)(1)(i)(D)"> <p class="indent-4" data-title="122.26(c)(1)(i)(D)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>D<span class="paren">)</span></span> Existing information regarding significant leaks or spills of toxic or hazardous pollutants at the facility that have taken place within the three years prior to the submittal of this application;</p> </div> <div id="p-122.26(c)(1)(i)(E)"> <p class="indent-4" data-title="122.26(c)(1)(i)(E)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>E<span class="paren">)</span></span> Quantitative data based on samples collected during storm events and collected in accordance with <a href="/current/title-40/part-122/section-122.21" class="cfr external">§ 122.21 of this part</a> from all outfalls containing a storm water discharge associated with industrial activity for the following parameters:</p> <div id="p-122.26(c)(1)(i)(E)(1)"> <p class="indent-5" data-title="122.26(c)(1)(i)(E)(<em>1</em>)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span><em>1</em><span class="paren">)</span></span> Any pollutant limited in an effluent guideline to which the facility is subject;</p> </div> <div id="p-122.26(c)(1)(i)(E)(2)"> <p class="indent-5" data-title="122.26(c)(1)(i)(E)(<em>2</em>)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span><em>2</em><span class="paren">)</span></span> Any pollutant listed in the facility's NPDES permit for its process wastewater (if the facility is operating under an existing NPDES permit);</p> </div> <div id="p-122.26(c)(1)(i)(E)(3)"> <p class="indent-5" data-title="122.26(c)(1)(i)(E)(<em>3</em>)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span><em>3</em><span class="paren">)</span></span> Oil and grease, pH, BOD5, COD, TSS, total phosphorus, total Kjeldahl nitrogen, and nitrate plus nitrite nitrogen;</p> </div> <div id="p-122.26(c)(1)(i)(E)(4)"> <p class="indent-5" data-title="122.26(c)(1)(i)(E)(<em>4</em>)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span><em>4</em><span class="paren">)</span></span> Any information on the discharge required under <a href="/current/title-40/section-122.21#p-122.21(g)(7)(vi)" class="cfr external">§ 122.21(g)(7)(vi)</a> and <a href="/current/title-40/section-122.21#p-122.21(g)(7)(vii)" class="cfr external">(vii)</a>;</p> </div> <div id="p-122.26(c)(1)(i)(E)(5)"> <p class="indent-5" data-title="122.26(c)(1)(i)(E)(<em>5</em>)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span><em>5</em><span class="paren">)</span></span> Flow measurements or estimates of the flow rate, and the total amount of discharge for the storm event(s) sampled, and the method of flow measurement or estimation; and</p> </div> <div id="p-122.26(c)(1)(i)(E)(6)"> <p class="indent-5" data-title="122.26(c)(1)(i)(E)(<em>6</em>)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span><em>6</em><span class="paren">)</span></span> The date and duration (in hours) of the storm event(s) sampled, rainfall measurements or estimates of the storm event (in inches) which generated the sampled runoff and the duration between the storm event sampled and the end of the previous measurable (greater than 0.1 inch rainfall) storm event (in hours);</p> </div> </div> <div id="p-122.26(c)(1)(i)(F)"> <p class="indent-4" data-title="122.26(c)(1)(i)(F)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>F<span class="paren">)</span></span> Operators of a discharge which is composed entirely of storm water are exempt from the requirements of <a href="/current/title-40/section-122.21#p-122.21(g)(2)" class="cfr external">§ 122.21 (g)(2)</a>, <a href="/current/title-40/section-122.21#p-122.21(g)(3)" class="cfr external">(g)(3)</a>, <a href="/current/title-40/section-122.21#p-122.21(g)(4)" class="cfr external">(g)(4)</a>, <a href="/current/title-40/section-122.21#p-122.21(g)(5)" class="cfr external">(g)(5)</a>, <a href="/current/title-40/section-122.21#p-122.21(g)(7)(iii)" class="cfr external">(g)(7)(iii)</a>, <a href="/current/title-40/section-122.21#p-122.21(g)(7)(iv)" class="cfr external">(g)(7)(iv)</a>, <a href="/current/title-40/section-122.21#p-122.21(g)(7)(v)" class="cfr external">(g)(7)(v)</a>, and <a href="/current/title-40/section-122.21#p-122.21(g)(7)(viii)" class="cfr external">(g)(7)(viii)</a>; and</p> </div> <div id="p-122.26(c)(1)(i)(G)"> <p class="indent-4" data-title="122.26(c)(1)(i)(G)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>G<span class="paren">)</span></span> Operators of new sources or new discharges (as defined in <a href="/current/title-40/part-122/section-122.2" class="cfr external">§ 122.2 of this part</a>) which are composed in part or entirely of storm water must include estimates for the pollutants or parameters listed in <a href="/current/title-40/section-122.26#p-122.26(c)(1)(i)(E)" class="cfr external">paragraph (c)(1)(i)(E)</a> of this section instead of actual sampling data, along with the source of each estimate. Operators of new sources or new discharges composed in part or entirely of storm water must provide quantitative data for the parameters listed in <a href="/current/title-40/section-122.26#p-122.26(c)(1)(i)(E)" class="cfr external">paragraph (c)(1)(i)(E)</a> of this section within two years after commencement of discharge, unless such data has already been reported under the monitoring requirements of the NPDES permit for the discharge. Operators of a new source or new discharge which is composed entirely of storm water are exempt from the requirements of <a href="/current/title-40/section-122.21#p-122.21(k)(3)(ii)" class="cfr external">§ 122.21 (k)(3)(ii)</a>, <a href="/current/title-40/section-122.21#p-122.21(k)(3)(iii)" class="cfr external">(k)(3)(iii)</a>, and <a href="/current/title-40/section-122.21#p-122.21(k)(5)" class="cfr external">(k)(5)</a>.</p> </div> </div> <div id="p-122.26(c)(1)(ii)"> <p class="indent-3" data-title="122.26(c)(1)(ii)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>ii<span class="paren">)</span></span> An operator of an existing or new storm water discharge that is associated with industrial activity solely under <a href="/current/title-40/section-122.26#p-122.26(b)(14)(x)" class="cfr external">paragraph (b)(14)(x)</a> of this section or is associated with small construction activity solely under <a href="/current/title-40/section-122.26#p-122.26(b)(15)" class="cfr external">paragraph (b)(15)</a> of this section, is exempt from the requirements of <a href="/current/title-40/section-122.21#p-122.21(g)" class="cfr external">§ 122.21(g)</a> and <a href="/current/title-40/section-122.26#p-122.26(c)(1)(i)" class="cfr external">paragraph (c)(1)(i)</a> of this section. Such operator shall provide a narrative description of:</p> <div id="p-122.26(c)(1)(ii)(A)"> <p class="indent-4" data-title="122.26(c)(1)(ii)(A)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>A<span class="paren">)</span></span> The location (including a map) and the nature of the construction activity;</p> </div> <div id="p-122.26(c)(1)(ii)(B)"> <p class="indent-4" data-title="122.26(c)(1)(ii)(B)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>B<span class="paren">)</span></span> The total area of the site and the area of the site that is expected to undergo excavation during the life of the permit;</p> </div> <div id="p-122.26(c)(1)(ii)(C)"> <p class="indent-4" data-title="122.26(c)(1)(ii)(C)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>C<span class="paren">)</span></span> Proposed measures, including best management practices, to control pollutants in storm water discharges during construction, including a brief description of applicable State and local erosion and sediment control requirements;</p> </div> <div id="p-122.26(c)(1)(ii)(D)"> <p class="indent-4" data-title="122.26(c)(1)(ii)(D)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>D<span class="paren">)</span></span> Proposed measures to control pollutants in storm water discharges that will occur after construction operations have been completed, including a brief description of applicable State or local erosion and sediment control requirements;</p> </div> <div id="p-122.26(c)(1)(ii)(E)"> <p class="indent-4" data-title="122.26(c)(1)(ii)(E)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>E<span class="paren">)</span></span> An estimate of the runoff coefficient of the site and the increase in impervious area after the construction addressed in the permit application is completed, the nature of fill material and existing data describing the soil or the quality of the discharge; and</p> </div> <div id="p-122.26(c)(1)(ii)(F)"> <p class="indent-4" data-title="122.26(c)(1)(ii)(F)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>F<span class="paren">)</span></span> The name of the receiving water.</p> </div> </div> <div id="p-122.26(c)(1)(iii)"> <p class="indent-3" data-title="122.26(c)(1)(iii)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>iii<span class="paren">)</span></span> The operator of an existing or new discharge composed entirely of storm water from an oil or gas exploration, production, processing, or treatment operation, or transmission facility is not required to submit a permit application in accordance with <a href="/current/title-40/section-122.26#p-122.26(c)(1)(i)" class="cfr external">paragraph (c)(1)(i)</a> of this section, unless the facility:</p> <div id="p-122.26(c)(1)(iii)(A)"> <p class="indent-4" data-title="122.26(c)(1)(iii)(A)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>A<span class="paren">)</span></span> Has had a discharge of storm water resulting in the discharge of a reportable quantity for which notification is or was required pursuant to <a href="/current/title-40/section-117.21" class="cfr external">40 CFR 117.21</a> or <a href="/current/title-40/section-302.6" class="cfr external">40 CFR 302.6</a> at anytime since November 16, 1987; or</p> </div> <div id="p-122.26(c)(1)(iii)(B)"> <p class="indent-4" data-title="122.26(c)(1)(iii)(B)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>B<span class="paren">)</span></span> Has had a discharge of storm water resulting in the discharge of a reportable quantity for which notification is or was required pursuant to <a href="/current/title-40/section-110.6" class="cfr external">40 CFR 110.6</a> at any time since November 16, 1987; or</p> </div> <div id="p-122.26(c)(1)(iii)(C)"> <p class="indent-4" data-title="122.26(c)(1)(iii)(C)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>C<span class="paren">)</span></span> Contributes to a violation of a water quality standard.</p> </div> </div> <div id="p-122.26(c)(1)(iv)"> <p class="indent-3" data-title="122.26(c)(1)(iv)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>iv<span class="paren">)</span></span> The operator of an existing or new discharge composed entirely of storm water from a mining operation is not required to submit a permit application unless the discharge has come into contact with, any overburden, raw material, intermediate products, finished product, byproduct or waste products located on the site of such operations.</p> </div> <div id="p-122.26(c)(1)(v)"> <p class="indent-3" data-title="122.26(c)(1)(v)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>v<span class="paren">)</span></span> Applicants shall provide such other information the Director may reasonably require under <a href="/current/title-40/part-122/section-122.21#p-122.21(g)(13)" class="cfr external">§ 122.21(g)(13) of this part</a> to determine whether to issue a permit and may require any facility subject to <a href="/current/title-40/section-122.26#p-122.26(c)(1)(ii)" class="cfr external">paragraph (c)(1)(ii)</a> of this section to comply with <a href="/current/title-40/section-122.26#p-122.26(c)(1)(i)" class="cfr external">paragraph (c)(1)(i)</a> of this section.</p> </div> </div> <div id="p-122.26(c)(2)"> <p class="indent-2" data-title="122.26(c)(2)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>2<span class="paren">)</span></span> [Reserved]</p> </div> </div> <div id="p-122.26(d)"> <p class="indent-1" data-title="122.26(d)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>d<span class="paren">)</span></span> <em class="paragraph-heading">Application requirements for large and medium municipal separate storm sewer discharges.</em> The operator of a discharge from a large or medium municipal separate storm sewer or a municipal separate storm sewer that is designated by the Director under <a href="/current/title-40/section-122.26#p-122.26(a)(1)(v)" class="cfr external">paragraph (a)(1)(v)</a> of this section, may submit a jurisdiction-wide or system-wide permit application. Where more than one public entity owns or operates a municipal separate storm sewer within a geographic area (including adjacent or interconnected municipal separate storm sewer systems), such operators may be a coapplicant to the same application. Permit applications for discharges from large and medium municipal storm sewers or municipal storm sewers designated under <a href="/current/title-40/section-122.26#p-122.26(a)(1)(v)" class="cfr external">paragraph (a)(1)(v)</a> of this section shall include;</p> <div id="p-122.26(d)(1)"> <p class="indent-2" data-title="122.26(d)(1)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>1<span class="paren">)</span></span> <em class="paragraph-heading">Part 1.</em> Part 1 of the application shall consist of;</p> <div id="p-122.26(d)(1)(i)"> <p class="indent-3" data-title="122.26(d)(1)(i)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>i<span class="paren">)</span></span> <em class="paragraph-heading">General information.</em> The applicants' name, address, telephone number of contact person, ownership status and status as a State or local government entity.</p> </div> <div id="p-122.26(d)(1)(ii)"> <p class="indent-3" data-title="122.26(d)(1)(ii)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>ii<span class="paren">)</span></span> <em class="paragraph-heading">Legal authority.</em> A description of existing legal authority to control discharges to the municipal separate storm sewer system. When existing legal authority is not sufficient to meet the criteria provided in <a href="/current/title-40/section-122.26#p-122.26(d)(2)(i)" class="cfr external">paragraph (d)(2)(i)</a> of this section, the description shall list additional authorities as will be necessary to meet the criteria and shall include a schedule and commitment to seek such additional authority that will be needed to meet the criteria.</p> </div> <div id="p-122.26(d)(1)(iii)"> <p class="indent-3" data-title="122.26(d)(1)(iii)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>iii<span class="paren">)</span></span> <em class="paragraph-heading">Source identification.</em> </p> <div id="p-122.26(d)(1)(iii)(A)"> <p class="indent-4" data-title="122.26(d)(1)(iii)(A)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>A<span class="paren">)</span></span> A description of the historic use of ordinances, guidance or other controls which limited the discharge of non-storm water discharges to any Publicly Owned Treatment Works serving the same area as the municipal separate storm sewer system.</p> </div> <div id="p-122.26(d)(1)(iii)(B)"> <p class="indent-4" data-title="122.26(d)(1)(iii)(B)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>B<span class="paren">)</span></span> A USGS 7.5 minute topographic map (or equivalent topographic map with a scale between 1:10,000 and 1:24,000 if cost effective) extending one mile beyond the service boundaries of the municipal storm sewer system covered by the permit application. The following information shall be provided:</p> <div id="p-122.26(d)(1)(iii)(B)(1)"> <p class="indent-5" data-title="122.26(d)(1)(iii)(B)(<em>1</em>)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span><em>1</em><span class="paren">)</span></span> The location of known municipal storm sewer system outfalls discharging to waters of the United States;</p> </div> <div id="p-122.26(d)(1)(iii)(B)(2)"> <p class="indent-5" data-title="122.26(d)(1)(iii)(B)(<em>2</em>)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span><em>2</em><span class="paren">)</span></span> A description of the land use activities (e.g. divisions indicating undeveloped, residential, commercial, agricultural and industrial uses) accompanied with estimates of population densities and projected growth for a ten year period within the drainage area served by the separate storm sewer. For each land use type, an estimate of an average runoff coefficient shall be provided;</p> </div> <div id="p-122.26(d)(1)(iii)(B)(3)"> <p class="indent-5" data-title="122.26(d)(1)(iii)(B)(<em>3</em>)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span><em>3</em><span class="paren">)</span></span> The location and a description of the activities of the facility of each currently operating or closed municipal landfill or other treatment, storage or disposal facility for municipal waste;</p> </div> <div id="p-122.26(d)(1)(iii)(B)(4)"> <p class="indent-5" data-title="122.26(d)(1)(iii)(B)(<em>4</em>)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span><em>4</em><span class="paren">)</span></span> The location and the permit number of any known discharge to the municipal storm sewer that has been issued a NPDES permit;</p> </div> <div id="p-122.26(d)(1)(iii)(B)(5)"> <p class="indent-5" data-title="122.26(d)(1)(iii)(B)(<em>5</em>)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span><em>5</em><span class="paren">)</span></span> The location of major structural controls for storm water discharge (retention basins, detention basins, major infiltration devices, etc.); and</p> </div> <div id="p-122.26(d)(1)(iii)(B)(6)"> <p class="indent-5" data-title="122.26(d)(1)(iii)(B)(<em>6</em>)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span><em>6</em><span class="paren">)</span></span> The identification of publicly owned parks, recreational areas, and other open lands.</p> </div> </div> </div> <div id="p-122.26(d)(1)(iv)"> <p class="indent-3" data-title="122.26(d)(1)(iv)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>iv<span class="paren">)</span></span> <em class="paragraph-heading">Discharge characterization.</em> </p> <div id="p-122.26(d)(1)(iv)(A)"> <p class="indent-4" data-title="122.26(d)(1)(iv)(A)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>A<span class="paren">)</span></span> Monthly mean rain and snow fall estimates (or summary of weather bureau data) and the monthly average number of storm events.</p> </div> <div id="p-122.26(d)(1)(iv)(B)"> <p class="indent-4" data-title="122.26(d)(1)(iv)(B)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>B<span class="paren">)</span></span> Existing quantitative data describing the volume and quality of discharges from the municipal storm sewer, including a description of the outfalls sampled, sampling procedures and analytical methods used.</p> </div> <div id="p-122.26(d)(1)(iv)(C)"> <p class="indent-4" data-title="122.26(d)(1)(iv)(C)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>C<span class="paren">)</span></span> A list of water bodies that receive discharges from the municipal separate storm sewer system, including downstream segments, lakes and estuaries, where pollutants from the system discharges may accumulate and cause water degradation and a brief description of known water quality impacts. At a minimum, the description of impacts shall include a description of whether the water bodies receiving such discharges have been:</p> <div id="p-122.26(d)(1)(iv)(C)(1)"> <p class="indent-5" data-title="122.26(d)(1)(iv)(C)(<em>1</em>)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span><em>1</em><span class="paren">)</span></span> Assessed and reported in section 305(b) reports submitted by the State, the basis for the assessment (evaluated or monitored), a summary of designated use support and attainment of Clean Water Act (CWA) goals (fishable and swimmable waters), and causes of nonsupport of designated uses;</p> </div> <div id="p-122.26(d)(1)(iv)(C)(2)"> <p class="indent-5" data-title="122.26(d)(1)(iv)(C)(<em>2</em>)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span><em>2</em><span class="paren">)</span></span> Listed under section 304(l)(1)(A)(i), section 304(l)(1)(A)(ii), or section 304(l)(1)(B) of the CWA that is not expected to meet water quality standards or water quality goals;</p> </div> <div id="p-122.26(d)(1)(iv)(C)(3)"> <p class="indent-5" data-title="122.26(d)(1)(iv)(C)(<em>3</em>)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span><em>3</em><span class="paren">)</span></span> Listed in State Nonpoint Source Assessments required by section 319(a) of the CWA that, without additional action to control nonpoint sources of pollution, cannot reasonably be expected to attain or maintain water quality standards due to storm sewers, construction, highway maintenance and runoff from municipal landfills and municipal sludge adding significant pollution (or contributing to a violation of water quality standards);</p> </div> <div id="p-122.26(d)(1)(iv)(C)(4)"> <p class="indent-5" data-title="122.26(d)(1)(iv)(C)(<em>4</em>)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span><em>4</em><span class="paren">)</span></span> Identified and classified according to eutrophic condition of publicly owned lakes listed in State reports required under section 314(a) of the CWA (include the following: A description of those publicly owned lakes for which uses are known to be impaired; a description of procedures, processes and methods to control the discharge of pollutants from municipal separate storm sewers into such lakes; and a description of methods and procedures to restore the quality of such lakes);</p> </div> <div id="p-122.26(d)(1)(iv)(C)(5)"> <p class="indent-5" data-title="122.26(d)(1)(iv)(C)(<em>5</em>)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span><em>5</em><span class="paren">)</span></span> Areas of concern of the Great Lakes identified by the International Joint Commission;</p> </div> <div id="p-122.26(d)(1)(iv)(C)(6)"> <p class="indent-5" data-title="122.26(d)(1)(iv)(C)(<em>6</em>)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span><em>6</em><span class="paren">)</span></span> Designated estuaries under the National Estuary Program under section 320 of the CWA;</p> </div> <div id="p-122.26(d)(1)(iv)(C)(7)"> <p class="indent-5" data-title="122.26(d)(1)(iv)(C)(<em>7</em>)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span><em>7</em><span class="paren">)</span></span> Recognized by the applicant as highly valued or sensitive waters;</p> </div> <div id="p-122.26(d)(1)(iv)(C)(8)"> <p class="indent-5" data-title="122.26(d)(1)(iv)(C)(<em>8</em>)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span><em>8</em><span class="paren">)</span></span> Defined by the State or U.S. Fish and Wildlife Services's National Wetlands Inventory as wetlands; and</p> </div> <div id="p-122.26(d)(1)(iv)(C)(9)"> <p class="indent-5" data-title="122.26(d)(1)(iv)(C)(<em>9</em>)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span><em>9</em><span class="paren">)</span></span> Found to have pollutants in bottom sediments, fish tissue or biosurvey data.</p> </div> </div> <div id="p-122.26(d)(1)(iv)(D)"> <p class="indent-4" data-title="122.26(d)(1)(iv)(D)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>D<span class="paren">)</span></span> <em class="paragraph-heading">Field screening.</em> Results of a field screening analysis for illicit connections and illegal dumping for either selected field screening points or major outfalls covered in the permit application. At a minimum, a screening analysis shall include a narrative description, for either each field screening point or major outfall, of visual observations made during dry weather periods. If any flow is observed, two grab samples shall be collected during a 24 hour period with a minimum period of four hours between samples. For all such samples, a narrative description of the color, odor, turbidity, the presence of an oil sheen or surface scum as well as any other relevant observations regarding the potential presence of non-storm water discharges or illegal dumping shall be provided. In addition, a narrative description of the results of a field analysis using suitable methods to estimate pH, total chlorine, total copper, total phenol, and detergents (or surfactants) shall be provided along with a description of the flow rate. Where the field analysis does not involve analytical methods approved under <a href="/current/title-40/part-136" class="cfr external">40 CFR part 136</a>, the applicant shall provide a description of the method used including the name of the manufacturer of the test method along with the range and accuracy of the test. Field screening points shall be either major outfalls or other outfall points (or any other point of access such as manholes) randomly located throughout the storm sewer system by placing a grid over a drainage system map and identifying those cells of the grid which contain a segment of the storm sewer system or major outfall. The field screening points shall be established using the following guidelines and criteria:</p> <div id="p-122.26(d)(1)(iv)(D)(1)"> <p class="indent-5" data-title="122.26(d)(1)(iv)(D)(<em>1</em>)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span><em>1</em><span class="paren">)</span></span> A grid system consisting of perpendicular north-south and east-west lines spaced <span class="fraction"><span class="numerator">1</span>⁄<span class="denominator">4</span></span> mile apart shall be overlayed on a map of the municipal storm sewer system, creating a series of cells;</p> </div> <div id="p-122.26(d)(1)(iv)(D)(2)"> <p class="indent-5" data-title="122.26(d)(1)(iv)(D)(<em>2</em>)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span><em>2</em><span class="paren">)</span></span> All cells that contain a segment of the storm sewer system shall be identified; one field screening point shall be selected in each cell; major outfalls may be used as field screening points;</p> </div> <div id="p-122.26(d)(1)(iv)(D)(3)"> <p class="indent-5" data-title="122.26(d)(1)(iv)(D)(<em>3</em>)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span><em>3</em><span class="paren">)</span></span> Field screening points should be located downstream of any sources of suspected illegal or illicit activity;</p> </div> <div id="p-122.26(d)(1)(iv)(D)(4)"> <p class="indent-5" data-title="122.26(d)(1)(iv)(D)(<em>4</em>)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span><em>4</em><span class="paren">)</span></span> Field screening points shall be located to the degree practicable at the farthest manhole or other accessible location downstream in the system, within each cell; however, safety of personnel and accessibility of the location should be considered in making this determination;</p> </div> <div id="p-122.26(d)(1)(iv)(D)(5)"> <p class="indent-5" data-title="122.26(d)(1)(iv)(D)(<em>5</em>)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span><em>5</em><span class="paren">)</span></span> Hydrological conditions; total drainage area of the site; population density of the site; traffic density; age of the structures or buildings in the area; history of the area; and land use types;</p> </div> <div id="p-122.26(d)(1)(iv)(D)(6)"> <p class="indent-5" data-title="122.26(d)(1)(iv)(D)(<em>6</em>)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span><em>6</em><span class="paren">)</span></span> For medium municipal separate storm sewer systems, no more than 250 cells need to have identified field screening points; in large municipal separate storm sewer systems, no more than 500 cells need to have identified field screening points; cells established by the grid that contain no storm sewer segments will be eliminated from consideration; if fewer than 250 cells in medium municipal sewers are created, and fewer than 500 in large systems are created by the overlay on the municipal sewer map, then all those cells which contain a segment of the sewer system shall be subject to field screening (unless access to the separate storm sewer system is impossible); and</p> </div> <div id="p-122.26(d)(1)(iv)(D)(7)"> <p class="indent-5" data-title="122.26(d)(1)(iv)(D)(<em>7</em>)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span><em>7</em><span class="paren">)</span></span> Large or medium municipal separate storm sewer systems which are unable to utilize the procedures described in <a href="/current/title-40/section-122.26#p-122.26(d)(1)(iv)(D)(1)" class="cfr external">paragraphs (d)(1)(iv)(D) (<em>1</em>)</a> through <a href="/current/title-40/section-122.26#p-122.26(d)(1)(iv)(D)(6)" class="cfr external">(<em>6</em>)</a> of this section, because a sufficiently detailed map of the separate storm sewer systems is unavailable, shall field screen no more than 500 or 250 major outfalls respectively (or all major outfalls in the system, if less); in such circumstances, the applicant shall establish a grid system consisting of north-south and east-west lines spaced <span class="fraction"><span class="numerator">1</span>⁄<span class="denominator">4</span></span> mile apart as an overlay to the boundaries of the municipal storm sewer system, thereby creating a series of cells; the applicant will then select major outfalls in as many cells as possible until at least 500 major outfalls (large municipalities) or 250 major outfalls (medium municipalities) are selected; a field screening analysis shall be undertaken at these major outfalls.</p> </div> </div> <div id="p-122.26(d)(1)(iv)(E)"> <p class="indent-4" data-title="122.26(d)(1)(iv)(E)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>E<span class="paren">)</span></span> <em class="paragraph-heading">Characterization plan.</em> Information and a proposed program to meet the requirements of <a href="/current/title-40/section-122.26#p-122.26(d)(2)(iii)" class="cfr external">paragraph (d)(2)(iii)</a> of this section. Such description shall include: the location of outfalls or field screening points appropriate for representative data collection under <a href="/current/title-40/section-122.26#p-122.26(d)(2)(iii)(A)" class="cfr external">paragraph (d)(2)(iii)(A)</a> of this section, a description of why the outfall or field screening point is representative, the seasons during which sampling is intended, a description of the sampling equipment. The proposed location of outfalls or field screening points for such sampling should reflect water quality concerns (<em>see</em> <a href="/current/title-40/section-122.26#p-122.26(d)(1)(iv)(C)" class="cfr external">paragraph (d)(1)(iv)(C)</a> of this section) to the extent practicable.</p> </div> </div> <div id="p-122.26(d)(1)(v)"> <p class="indent-3" data-title="122.26(d)(1)(v)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>v<span class="paren">)</span></span> <em class="paragraph-heading">Management programs.</em> </p> <div id="p-122.26(d)(1)(v)(A)"> <p class="indent-4" data-title="122.26(d)(1)(v)(A)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>A<span class="paren">)</span></span> A description of the existing management programs to control pollutants from the municipal separate storm sewer system. The description shall provide information on existing structural and source controls, including operation and maintenance measures for structural controls, that are currently being implemented. Such controls may include, but are not limited to: Procedures to control pollution resulting from construction activities; floodplain management controls; wetland protection measures; best management practices for new subdivisions; and emergency spill response programs. The description may address controls established under State law as well as local requirements.</p> </div> <div id="p-122.26(d)(1)(v)(B)"> <p class="indent-4" data-title="122.26(d)(1)(v)(B)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>B<span class="paren">)</span></span> A description of the existing program to identify illicit connections to the municipal storm sewer system. The description should include inspection procedures and methods for detecting and preventing illicit discharges, and describe areas where this program has been implemented.</p> </div> </div> <div id="p-122.26(d)(1)(vi)"> <p class="indent-3" data-title="122.26(d)(1)(vi)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>vi<span class="paren">)</span></span> <em class="paragraph-heading">Fiscal resources.</em> </p> <div id="p-122.26(d)(1)(vi)(A)"> <p class="indent-4" data-title="122.26(d)(1)(vi)(A)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>A<span class="paren">)</span></span> A description of the financial resources currently available to the municipality to complete part 2 of the permit application. A description of the municipality's budget for existing storm water programs, including an overview of the municipality's financial resources and budget, including overall indebtedness and assets, and sources of funds for storm water programs.</p> </div> </div> </div> <div id="p-122.26(d)(2)"> <p class="indent-2" data-title="122.26(d)(2)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>2<span class="paren">)</span></span> <em class="paragraph-heading">Part 2.</em> Part 2 of the application shall consist of:</p> <div id="p-122.26(d)(2)(i)"> <p class="indent-3" data-title="122.26(d)(2)(i)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>i<span class="paren">)</span></span> <em class="paragraph-heading">Adequate legal authority.</em> A demonstration that the applicant can operate pursuant to legal authority established by statute, ordinance or series of contracts which authorizes or enables the applicant at a minimum to:</p> <div id="p-122.26(d)(2)(i)(A)"> <p class="indent-4" data-title="122.26(d)(2)(i)(A)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>A<span class="paren">)</span></span> Control through ordinance, permit, contract, order or similar means, the contribution of pollutants to the municipal storm sewer by storm water discharges associated with industrial activity and the quality of storm water discharged from sites of industrial activity;</p> </div> <div id="p-122.26(d)(2)(i)(B)"> <p class="indent-4" data-title="122.26(d)(2)(i)(B)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>B<span class="paren">)</span></span> Prohibit through ordinance, order or similar means, illicit discharges to the municipal separate storm sewer;</p> </div> <div id="p-122.26(d)(2)(i)(C)"> <p class="indent-4" data-title="122.26(d)(2)(i)(C)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>C<span class="paren">)</span></span> Control through ordinance, order or similar means the discharge to a municipal separate storm sewer of spills, dumping or disposal of materials other than storm water;</p> </div> <div id="p-122.26(d)(2)(i)(D)"> <p class="indent-4" data-title="122.26(d)(2)(i)(D)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>D<span class="paren">)</span></span> Control through interagency agreements among coapplicants the contribution of pollutants from one portion of the municipal system to another portion of the municipal system;</p> </div> <div id="p-122.26(d)(2)(i)(E)"> <p class="indent-4" data-title="122.26(d)(2)(i)(E)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>E<span class="paren">)</span></span> Require compliance with conditions in ordinances, permits, contracts or orders; and</p> </div> <div id="p-122.26(d)(2)(i)(F)"> <p class="indent-4" data-title="122.26(d)(2)(i)(F)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>F<span class="paren">)</span></span> Carry out all inspection, surveillance and monitoring procedures necessary to determine compliance and noncompliance with permit conditions including the prohibition on illicit discharges to the municipal separate storm sewer.</p> </div> </div> <div id="p-122.26(d)(2)(ii)"> <p class="indent-3" data-title="122.26(d)(2)(ii)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>ii<span class="paren">)</span></span> <em class="paragraph-heading">Source identification.</em> The location of any major outfall that discharges to waters of the United States that was not reported under <a href="/current/title-40/section-122.26#p-122.26(d)(1)(iii)(B)(1)" class="cfr external">paragraph (d)(1)(iii)(B)(<em>1</em>)</a> of this section. Provide an inventory, organized by watershed of the name and address, and a description (such as SIC codes) which best reflects the principal products or services provided by each facility which may discharge, to the municipal separate storm sewer, storm water associated with industrial activity;</p> </div> <div id="p-122.26(d)(2)(iii)"> <p class="indent-3" data-title="122.26(d)(2)(iii)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>iii<span class="paren">)</span></span> <em class="paragraph-heading">Characterization data.</em> When “quantitative data” for a pollutant are required under <a href="/current/title-40/section-122.26#p-122.26(d)(2)(iii)(A)(3)" class="cfr external">paragraph (d)(2)(iii)(A)(<em>3</em>)</a> of this section, the applicant must collect a sample of effluent in accordance with <a href="/current/title-40/section-122.21#p-122.21(g)(7)" class="cfr external">40 CFR 122.21(g)(7)</a> and analyze it for the pollutant in accordance with analytical methods approved under <a href="/current/title-40/part-136" class="cfr external">part 136 of this chapter</a>. When no analytical method is approved the applicant may use any suitable method but must provide a description of the method. The applicant must provide information characterizing the quality and quantity of discharges covered in the permit application, including:</p> <div id="p-122.26(d)(2)(iii)(A)"> <p class="indent-4" data-title="122.26(d)(2)(iii)(A)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>A<span class="paren">)</span></span> Quantitative data from representative outfalls designated by the Director (based on information received in part 1 of the application, the Director shall designate between five and ten outfalls or field screening points as representative of the commercial, residential and industrial land use activities of the drainage area contributing to the system or, where there are less than five outfalls covered in the application, the Director shall designate all outfalls) developed as follows:</p> <div id="p-122.26(d)(2)(iii)(A)(1)"> <p class="indent-5" data-title="122.26(d)(2)(iii)(A)(<em>1</em>)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span><em>1</em><span class="paren">)</span></span> For each outfall or field screening point designated under this subparagraph, samples shall be collected of storm water discharges from three storm events occurring at least one month apart in accordance with the requirements at <a href="/current/title-40/section-122.21#p-122.21(g)(7)" class="cfr external">§ 122.21(g)(7)</a> (the Director may allow exemptions to sampling three storm events when climatic conditions create good cause for such exemptions);</p> </div> <div id="p-122.26(d)(2)(iii)(A)(2)"> <p class="indent-5" data-title="122.26(d)(2)(iii)(A)(<em>2</em>)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span><em>2</em><span class="paren">)</span></span> A narrative description shall be provided of the date and duration of the storm event(s) sampled, rainfall estimates of the storm event which generated the sampled discharge and the duration between the storm event sampled and the end of the previous measurable (greater than 0.1 inch rainfall) storm event;</p> </div> <div id="p-122.26(d)(2)(iii)(A)(3)"> <p class="indent-5" data-title="122.26(d)(2)(iii)(A)(<em>3</em>)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span><em>3</em><span class="paren">)</span></span> For samples collected and described under <a href="/current/title-40/section-122.26#p-122.26(d)(2)(iii)(A)(1)" class="cfr external">paragraphs (d)(2)(iii) (A)(<em>1</em>)</a> and <a href="/current/title-40/section-122.26#p-122.26(A)(2)" class="cfr external">(A)(<em>2</em>)</a> of this section, quantitative data shall be provided for: the organic pollutants listed in Table II; the pollutants listed in Table III (toxic metals, cyanide, and total phenols) of appendix D of <a href="/current/title-40/part-122" class="cfr external">40 CFR part 122</a>, and for the following pollutants:</p> <div class="extract"> <p class="flush-paragraph-1">Total suspended solids (TSS) </p> <p class="flush-paragraph-1">Total dissolved solids (TDS) </p> <p class="flush-paragraph-1">COD </p> <p class="flush-paragraph-1">BOD<sub>5</sub> </p> <p class="flush-paragraph-1">Oil and grease </p> <p class="flush-paragraph-1">Fecal coliform </p> <p class="flush-paragraph-1">Fecal streptococcus </p> <p class="flush-paragraph-1">pH </p> <p class="flush-paragraph-1">Total Kjeldahl nitrogen </p> <p class="flush-paragraph-1">Nitrate plus nitrite </p> <p class="flush-paragraph-1">Dissolved phosphorus </p> <p class="flush-paragraph-1">Total ammonia plus organic nitrogen </p> <p class="flush-paragraph-1">Total phosphorus</p> </div> </div> <div id="p-122.26(d)(2)(iii)(A)(4)"> <p class="indent-5" data-title="122.26(d)(2)(iii)(A)(<em>4</em>)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span><em>4</em><span class="paren">)</span></span> Additional limited quantitative data required by the Director for determining permit conditions (the Director may require that quantitative data shall be provided for additional parameters, and may establish sampling conditions such as the location, season of sample collection, form of precipitation (snow melt, rainfall) and other parameters necessary to insure representativeness);</p> </div> </div> <div id="p-122.26(d)(2)(iii)(B)"> <p class="indent-4" data-title="122.26(d)(2)(iii)(B)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>B<span class="paren">)</span></span> Estimates of the annual pollutant load of the cumulative discharges to waters of the United States from all identified municipal outfalls and the event mean concentration of the cumulative discharges to waters of the United States from all identified municipal outfalls during a storm event (as described under <a href="/current/title-40/section-122.21#p-122.21(c)(7)" class="cfr external">§ 122.21(c)(7)</a>) for BOD<sub>5</sub>, COD, TSS, dissolved solids, total nitrogen, total ammonia plus organic nitrogen, total phosphorus, dissolved phosphorus, cadmium, copper, lead, and zinc. Estimates shall be accompanied by a description of the procedures for estimating constituent loads and concentrations, including any modelling, data analysis, and calculation methods;</p> </div> <div id="p-122.26(d)(2)(iii)(C)"> <p class="indent-4" data-title="122.26(d)(2)(iii)(C)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>C<span class="paren">)</span></span> A proposed schedule to provide estimates for each major outfall identified in either <a href="/current/title-40/section-122.26#p-122.26(d)(2)(ii)" class="cfr external">paragraph (d)(2)(ii)</a> or <a href="/current/title-40/section-122.26#p-122.26(d)(1)(iii)(B)(1)" class="cfr external">(d)(1)(iii)(B)(<em>1</em>)</a> of this section of the seasonal pollutant load and of the event mean concentration of a representative storm for any constituent detected in any sample required under <a href="/current/title-40/section-122.26#p-122.26(d)(2)(iii)(A)" class="cfr external">paragraph (d)(2)(iii)(A)</a> of this section; and</p> </div> <div id="p-122.26(d)(2)(iii)(D)"> <p class="indent-4" data-title="122.26(d)(2)(iii)(D)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>D<span class="paren">)</span></span> A proposed monitoring program for representative data collection for the term of the permit that describes the location of outfalls or field screening points to be sampled (or the location of instream stations), why the location is representative, the frequency of sampling, parameters to be sampled, and a description of sampling equipment.</p> </div> </div> <div id="p-122.26(d)(2)(iv)"> <p class="indent-3" data-title="122.26(d)(2)(iv)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>iv<span class="paren">)</span></span> <em class="paragraph-heading">Proposed management program.</em> A proposed management program covers the duration of the permit. It shall include a comprehensive planning process which involves public participation and where necessary intergovernmental coordination, to reduce the discharge of pollutants to the maximum extent practicable using management practices, control techniques and system, design and engineering methods, and such other provisions which are appropriate. The program shall also include a description of staff and equipment available to implement the program. Separate proposed programs may be submitted by each coapplicant. Proposed programs may impose controls on a systemwide basis, a watershed basis, a jurisdiction basis, or on individual outfalls. Proposed programs will be considered by the Director when developing permit conditions to reduce pollutants in discharges to the maximum extent practicable. Proposed management programs shall describe priorities for implementing controls. Such programs shall be based on:</p> <div id="p-122.26(d)(2)(iv)(A)"> <p class="indent-4" data-title="122.26(d)(2)(iv)(A)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>A<span class="paren">)</span></span> A description of structural and source control measures to reduce pollutants from runoff from commercial and residential areas that are discharged from the municipal storm sewer system that are to be implemented during the life of the permit, accompanied with an estimate of the expected reduction of pollutant loads and a proposed schedule for implementing such controls. At a minimum, the description shall include:</p> <div id="p-122.26(d)(2)(iv)(A)(1)"> <p class="indent-5" data-title="122.26(d)(2)(iv)(A)(<em>1</em>)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span><em>1</em><span class="paren">)</span></span> A description of maintenance activities and a maintenance schedule for structural controls to reduce pollutants (including floatables) in discharges from municipal separate storm sewers;</p> </div> <div id="p-122.26(d)(2)(iv)(A)(2)"> <p class="indent-5" data-title="122.26(d)(2)(iv)(A)(<em>2</em>)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span><em>2</em><span class="paren">)</span></span> A description of planning procedures including a comprehensive master plan to develop, implement and enforce controls to reduce the discharge of pollutants from municipal separate storm sewers which receive discharges from areas of new development and significant redevelopment. Such plan shall address controls to reduce pollutants in discharges from municipal separate storm sewers after construction is completed. (Controls to reduce pollutants in discharges from municipal separate storm sewers containing construction site runoff are addressed in <a href="/current/title-40/section-122.26#p-122.26(d)(2)(iv)(D)" class="cfr external">paragraph (d)(2)(iv)(D)</a> of this section;</p> </div> <div id="p-122.26(d)(2)(iv)(A)(3)"> <p class="indent-5" data-title="122.26(d)(2)(iv)(A)(<em>3</em>)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span><em>3</em><span class="paren">)</span></span> A description of practices for operating and maintaining public streets, roads and highways and procedures for reducing the impact on receiving waters of discharges from municipal storm sewer systems, including pollutants discharged as a result of deicing activities;</p> </div> <div id="p-122.26(d)(2)(iv)(A)(4)"> <p class="indent-5" data-title="122.26(d)(2)(iv)(A)(<em>4</em>)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span><em>4</em><span class="paren">)</span></span> A description of procedures to assure that flood management projects assess the impacts on the water quality of receiving water bodies and that existing structural flood control devices have been evaluated to determine if retrofitting the device to provide additional pollutant removal from storm water is feasible;</p> </div> <div id="p-122.26(d)(2)(iv)(A)(5)"> <p class="indent-5" data-title="122.26(d)(2)(iv)(A)(<em>5</em>)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span><em>5</em><span class="paren">)</span></span> A description of a program to monitor pollutants in runoff from operating or closed municipal landfills or other treatment, storage or disposal facilities for municipal waste, which shall identify priorities and procedures for inspections and establishing and implementing control measures for such discharges (this program can be coordinated with the program developed under <a href="/current/title-40/section-122.26#p-122.26(d)(2)(iv)(C)" class="cfr external">paragraph (d)(2)(iv)(C)</a> of this section); and</p> </div> <div id="p-122.26(d)(2)(iv)(A)(6)"> <p class="indent-5" data-title="122.26(d)(2)(iv)(A)(<em>6</em>)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span><em>6</em><span class="paren">)</span></span> A description of a program to reduce to the maximum extent practicable, pollutants in discharges from municipal separate storm sewers associated with the application of pesticides, herbicides and fertilizer which will include, as appropriate, controls such as educational activities, permits, certifications and other measures for commercial applicators and distributors, and controls for application in public right-of-ways and at municipal facilities.</p> </div> </div> <div id="p-122.26(d)(2)(iv)(B)"> <p class="indent-4" data-title="122.26(d)(2)(iv)(B)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>B<span class="paren">)</span></span> A description of a program, including a schedule, to detect and remove (or require the discharger to the municipal separate storm sewer to obtain a separate NPDES permit for) illicit discharges and improper disposal into the storm sewer. The proposed program shall include:</p> <div id="p-122.26(d)(2)(iv)(B)(1)"> <p class="indent-5" data-title="122.26(d)(2)(iv)(B)(<em>1</em>)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span><em>1</em><span class="paren">)</span></span> A description of a program, including inspections, to implement and enforce an ordinance, orders or similar means to prevent illicit discharges to the municipal separate storm sewer system; this program description shall address all types of illicit discharges, however the following category of non-storm water discharges or flows shall be addressed where such discharges are identified by the municipality as sources of pollutants to waters of the United States: water line flushing, landscape irrigation, diverted stream flows, rising ground waters, uncontaminated ground water infiltration (as defined at <a href="/current/title-40/section-35.2005#p-35.2005(20)" class="cfr external">40 CFR 35.2005(20)</a>) to separate storm sewers, uncontaminated pumped ground water, discharges from potable water sources, foundation drains, air conditioning condensation, irrigation water, springs, water from crawl space pumps, footing drains, lawn watering, individual residential car washing, flows from riparian habitats and wetlands, dechlorinated swimming pool discharges, and street wash water (program descriptions shall address discharges or flows from fire fighting only where such discharges or flows are identified as significant sources of pollutants to waters of the United States);</p> </div> <div id="p-122.26(d)(2)(iv)(B)(2)"> <p class="indent-5" data-title="122.26(d)(2)(iv)(B)(<em>2</em>)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span><em>2</em><span class="paren">)</span></span> A description of procedures to conduct on-going field screening activities during the life of the permit, including areas or locations that will be evaluated by such field screens;</p> </div> <div id="p-122.26(d)(2)(iv)(B)(3)"> <p class="indent-5" data-title="122.26(d)(2)(iv)(B)(<em>3</em>)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span><em>3</em><span class="paren">)</span></span> A description of procedures to be followed to investigate portions of the separate storm sewer system that, based on the results of the field screen, or other appropriate information, indicate a reasonable potential of containing illicit discharges or other sources of non-storm water (such procedures may include: sampling procedures for constituents such as fecal coliform, fecal streptococcus, surfactants (MBAS), residual chlorine, fluorides and potassium; testing with fluorometric dyes; or conducting in storm sewer inspections where safety and other considerations allow. Such description shall include the location of storm sewers that have been identified for such evaluation);</p> </div> <div id="p-122.26(d)(2)(iv)(B)(4)"> <p class="indent-5" data-title="122.26(d)(2)(iv)(B)(<em>4</em>)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span><em>4</em><span class="paren">)</span></span> A description of procedures to prevent, contain, and respond to spills that may discharge into the municipal separate storm sewer;</p> </div> <div id="p-122.26(d)(2)(iv)(B)(5)"> <p class="indent-5" data-title="122.26(d)(2)(iv)(B)(<em>5</em>)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span><em>5</em><span class="paren">)</span></span> A description of a program to promote, publicize, and facilitate public reporting of the presence of illicit discharges or water quality impacts associated with discharges from municipal separate storm sewers;</p> </div> <div id="p-122.26(d)(2)(iv)(B)(6)"> <p class="indent-5" data-title="122.26(d)(2)(iv)(B)(<em>6</em>)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span><em>6</em><span class="paren">)</span></span> A description of educational activities, public information activities, and other appropriate activities to facilitate the proper management and disposal of used oil and toxic materials; and</p> </div> <div id="p-122.26(d)(2)(iv)(B)(7)"> <p class="indent-5" data-title="122.26(d)(2)(iv)(B)(<em>7</em>)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span><em>7</em><span class="paren">)</span></span> A description of controls to limit infiltration of seepage from municipal sanitary sewers to municipal separate storm sewer systems where necessary;</p> </div> </div> <div id="p-122.26(d)(2)(iv)(C)"> <p class="indent-4" data-title="122.26(d)(2)(iv)(C)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>C<span class="paren">)</span></span> A description of a program to monitor and control pollutants in storm water discharges to municipal systems from municipal landfills, hazardous waste treatment, disposal and recovery facilities, industrial facilities that are subject to section 313 of title III of the Superfund Amendments and Reauthorization Act of 1986 (SARA), and industrial facilities that the municipal permit applicant determines are contributing a substantial pollutant loading to the municipal storm sewer system. The program shall:</p> <div id="p-122.26(d)(2)(iv)(C)(1)"> <p class="indent-5" data-title="122.26(d)(2)(iv)(C)(<em>1</em>)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span><em>1</em><span class="paren">)</span></span> Identify priorities and procedures for inspections and establishing and implementing control measures for such discharges;</p> </div> <div id="p-122.26(d)(2)(iv)(C)(2)"> <p class="indent-5" data-title="122.26(d)(2)(iv)(C)(<em>2</em>)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span><em>2</em><span class="paren">)</span></span> Describe a monitoring program for storm water discharges associated with the industrial facilities identified in <a href="/current/title-40/section-122.26#p-122.26(d)(2)(iv)(C)" class="cfr external">paragraph (d)(2)(iv)(C)</a> of this section, to be implemented during the term of the permit, including the submission of quantitative data on the following constituents: any pollutants limited in effluent guidelines subcategories, where applicable; any pollutant listed in an existing NPDES permit for a facility; oil and grease, COD, pH, BOD<sub>5</sub>, TSS, total phosphorus, total Kjeldahl nitrogen, nitrate plus nitrite nitrogen, and any information on discharges required under <a href="/current/title-40/section-122.21#p-122.21(g)(7)(vi)" class="cfr external">§ 122.21(g)(7) (vi)</a> and <a href="/current/title-40/section-122.21#p-122.21(g)(7)(vii)" class="cfr external">(vii)</a>.</p> </div> </div> <div id="p-122.26(d)(2)(iv)(D)"> <p class="indent-4" data-title="122.26(d)(2)(iv)(D)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>D<span class="paren">)</span></span> A description of a program to implement and maintain structural and non-structural best management practices to reduce pollutants in storm water runoff from construction sites to the municipal storm sewer system, which shall include:</p> <div id="p-122.26(d)(2)(iv)(D)(1)"> <p class="indent-5" data-title="122.26(d)(2)(iv)(D)(<em>1</em>)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span><em>1</em><span class="paren">)</span></span> A description of procedures for site planning which incorporate consideration of potential water quality impacts;</p> </div> <div id="p-122.26(d)(2)(iv)(D)(2)"> <p class="indent-5" data-title="122.26(d)(2)(iv)(D)(<em>2</em>)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span><em>2</em><span class="paren">)</span></span> A description of requirements for nonstructural and structural best management practices;</p> </div> <div id="p-122.26(d)(2)(iv)(D)(3)"> <p class="indent-5" data-title="122.26(d)(2)(iv)(D)(<em>3</em>)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span><em>3</em><span class="paren">)</span></span> A description of procedures for identifying priorities for inspecting sites and enforcing control measures which consider the nature of the construction activity, topography, and the characteristics of soils and receiving water quality; and</p> </div> <div id="p-122.26(d)(2)(iv)(D)(4)"> <p class="indent-5" data-title="122.26(d)(2)(iv)(D)(<em>4</em>)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span><em>4</em><span class="paren">)</span></span> A description of appropriate educational and training measures for construction site operators.</p> </div> </div> </div> <div id="p-122.26(d)(2)(v)"> <p class="indent-3" data-title="122.26(d)(2)(v)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>v<span class="paren">)</span></span> <em class="paragraph-heading">Assessment of controls.</em> Estimated reductions in loadings of pollutants from discharges of municipal storm sewer constituents from municipal storm sewer systems expected as the result of the municipal storm water quality management program. The assessment shall also identify known impacts of storm water controls on ground water.</p> </div> <div id="p-122.26(d)(2)(vi)"> <p class="indent-3" data-title="122.26(d)(2)(vi)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>vi<span class="paren">)</span></span> <em class="paragraph-heading">Fiscal analysis.</em> For each fiscal year to be covered by the permit, a fiscal analysis of the necessary capital and operation and maintenance expenditures necessary to accomplish the activities of the programs under <a href="/current/title-40/section-122.26#p-122.26(d)(2)(iii)" class="cfr external">paragraphs (d)(2) (iii)</a> and <a href="/current/title-40/section-122.26#p-122.26(d)(2)(iv)" class="cfr external">(iv)</a> of this section. Such analysis shall include a description of the source of funds that are proposed to meet the necessary expenditures, including legal restrictions on the use of such funds.</p> </div> <div id="p-122.26(d)(2)(vii)"> <p class="indent-3" data-title="122.26(d)(2)(vii)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>vii<span class="paren">)</span></span> Where more than one legal entity submits an application, the application shall contain a description of the roles and responsibilities of each legal entity and procedures to ensure effective coordination.</p> </div> <div id="p-122.26(d)(2)(viii)"> <p class="indent-3" data-title="122.26(d)(2)(viii)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>viii<span class="paren">)</span></span> Where requirements under <a href="/current/title-40/section-122.26#p-122.26(d)(1)(iv)(E)" class="cfr external">paragraph (d)(1)(iv)(E)</a>, <a href="/current/title-40/section-122.26#p-122.26(d)(2)(ii)" class="cfr external">(d)(2)(ii)</a>, <a href="/current/title-40/section-122.26#p-122.26(d)(2)(iii)(B)" class="cfr external">(d)(2)(iii)(B)</a> and <a href="/current/title-40/section-122.26#p-122.26(d)(2)(iv)" class="cfr external">(d)(2)(iv)</a> of this section are not practicable or are not applicable, the Director may exclude any operator of a discharge from a municipal separate storm sewer which is designated under <a href="/current/title-40/section-122.26#p-122.26(a)(1)(v)" class="cfr external">paragraph (a)(1)(v)</a>, <a href="/current/title-40/section-122.26#p-122.26(b)(4)(ii)" class="cfr external">(b)(4)(ii)</a> or <a href="/current/title-40/section-122.26#p-122.26(b)(7)(ii)" class="cfr external">(b)(7)(ii)</a> of this section from such requirements. The Director shall not exclude the operator of a discharge from a municipal separate storm sewer identified in appendix F, G, H or I of part 122, from any of the permit application requirements under this paragraph except where authorized under this section.</p> </div> </div> </div> <div id="p-122.26(e)"> <p class="indent-1" data-title="122.26(e)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>e<span class="paren">)</span></span> <em class="paragraph-heading">Application deadlines.</em> Any operator of a point source required to obtain a permit under this section that does not have an effective NPDES permit authorizing discharges from its storm water outfalls shall submit an application in accordance with the following deadlines:</p> <div id="p-122.26(e)(1)"> <p class="indent-2" data-title="122.26(e)(1)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>1<span class="paren">)</span></span> <em class="paragraph-heading">Storm water discharges associated with industrial activity.</em> </p> <div id="p-122.26(e)(1)(i)"> <p class="indent-3" data-title="122.26(e)(1)(i)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>i<span class="paren">)</span></span> Except as provided in <a href="/current/title-40/section-122.26#p-122.26(e)(1)(ii)" class="cfr external">paragraph (e)(1)(ii)</a> of this section, for any storm water discharge associated with industrial activity identified in <a href="/current/title-40/section-122.26#p-122.26(b)(14)(i)" class="cfr external">paragraphs (b)(14)(i)</a> through <a href="/current/title-40/section-122.26#p-122.26(b)(14)(xi)" class="cfr external">(xi)</a> of this section, that is not part of a group application as described in <a href="/current/title-40/section-122.26#p-122.26(c)(2)" class="cfr external">paragraph (c)(2)</a> of this section or that is not authorized by a storm water general permit, a permit application made pursuant to <a href="/current/title-40/section-122.26#p-122.26(c)" class="cfr external">paragraph (c)</a> of this section must be submitted to the Director by October 1, 1992;</p> </div> <div id="p-122.26(e)(1)(ii)"> <p class="indent-3" data-title="122.26(e)(1)(ii)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>ii<span class="paren">)</span></span> For any storm water discharge associated with industrial activity from a facility that is owned or operated by a municipality with a population of less than 100,000 that is not authorized by a general or individual permit, other than an airport, powerplant, or uncontrolled sanitary landfill, the permit application must be submitted to the Director by March 10, 2003.</p> </div> </div> <div id="p-122.26(e)(2)"> <p class="indent-2" data-title="122.26(e)(2)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>2<span class="paren">)</span></span> For any group application submitted in accordance with <a href="/current/title-40/section-122.26#p-122.26(c)(2)" class="cfr external">paragraph (c)(2)</a> of this section:</p> <div id="p-122.26(e)(2)(i)"> <p class="indent-3" data-title="122.26(e)(2)(i)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>i<span class="paren">)</span></span> <em class="paragraph-heading">Part 1.</em> </p> <div id="p-122.26(e)(2)(i)(A)"> <p class="indent-4" data-title="122.26(e)(2)(i)(A)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>A<span class="paren">)</span></span> Except as provided in <a href="/current/title-40/section-122.26#p-122.26(e)(2)(i)(B)" class="cfr external">paragraph (e)(2)(i)(B)</a> of this section, part 1 of the application shall be submitted to the Director, Office of Wastewater Enforcement and Compliance by September 30, 1991;</p> </div> <div id="p-122.26(e)(2)(i)(B)"> <p class="indent-4" data-title="122.26(e)(2)(i)(B)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>B<span class="paren">)</span></span> Any municipality with a population of less than 250,000 shall not be required to submit a part 1 application before May 18, 1992.</p> </div> <div id="p-122.26(e)(2)(i)(C)"> <p class="indent-4" data-title="122.26(e)(2)(i)(C)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>C<span class="paren">)</span></span> For any storm water discharge associated with industrial activity from a facility that is owned or operated by a municipality with a population of less than 100,000 other than an airport, powerplant, or uncontrolled sanitary landfill, permit applications requirements are reserved.</p> </div> </div> <div id="p-122.26(e)(2)(ii)"> <p class="indent-3" data-title="122.26(e)(2)(ii)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>ii<span class="paren">)</span></span> Based on information in the part 1 application, the Director will approve or deny the members in the group application within 60 days after receiving part 1 of the group application.</p> </div> <div id="p-122.26(e)(2)(iii)"> <p class="indent-3" data-title="122.26(e)(2)(iii)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>iii<span class="paren">)</span></span> <em class="paragraph-heading">Part 2.</em> </p> <div id="p-122.26(e)(2)(iii)(A)"> <p class="indent-4" data-title="122.26(e)(2)(iii)(A)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>A<span class="paren">)</span></span> Except as provided in <a href="/current/title-40/section-122.26#p-122.26(e)(2)(iii)(B)" class="cfr external">paragraph (e)(2)(iii)(B)</a> of this section, part 2 of the application shall be submitted to the Director, Office of Wastewater Enforcement and Compliance by October 1, 1992;</p> </div> <div id="p-122.26(e)(2)(iii)(B)"> <p class="indent-4" data-title="122.26(e)(2)(iii)(B)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>B<span class="paren">)</span></span> Any municipality with a population of less than 250,000 shall not be required to submit a part 1 application before May 17, 1993.</p> </div> <div id="p-122.26(e)(2)(iii)(C)"> <p class="indent-4" data-title="122.26(e)(2)(iii)(C)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>C<span class="paren">)</span></span> For any storm water discharge associated with industrial activity from a facility that is owned or operated by a municipality with a population of less than 100,000 other than an airport, powerplant, or uncontrolled sanitary landfill, permit applications requirements are reserved.</p> </div> </div> <div id="p-122.26(e)(2)(iv)"> <p class="indent-3" data-title="122.26(e)(2)(iv)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>iv<span class="paren">)</span></span> <em class="paragraph-heading">Rejected facilities.</em> </p> <div id="p-122.26(e)(2)(iv)(A)"> <p class="indent-4" data-title="122.26(e)(2)(iv)(A)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>A<span class="paren">)</span></span> Except as provided in <a href="/current/title-40/section-122.26#p-122.26(e)(2)(iv)(B)" class="cfr external">paragraph (e)(2)(iv)(B)</a> of this section, facilities that are rejected as members of the group shall submit an individual application (or obtain coverage under an applicable general permit) no later than 12 months after the date of receipt of the notice of rejection or October 1, 1992, whichever comes first.</p> </div> <div id="p-122.26(e)(2)(iv)(B)"> <p class="indent-4" data-title="122.26(e)(2)(iv)(B)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>B<span class="paren">)</span></span> Facilities that are owned or operated by a municipality and that are rejected as members of part 1 group application shall submit an individual application no later than 180 days after the date of receipt of the notice of rejection or October 1, 1992, whichever is later.</p> </div> </div> <div id="p-122.26(e)(2)(v)"> <p class="indent-3" data-title="122.26(e)(2)(v)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>v<span class="paren">)</span></span> A facility listed under paragraph (b)(14) (i)-(xi) of this section may add on to a group application submitted in accordance with <a href="/current/title-40/section-122.26#p-122.26(e)(2)(i)" class="cfr external">paragraph (e)(2)(i)</a> of this section at the discretion of the Office of Water Enforcement and Permits, and only upon a showing of good cause by the facility and the group applicant; the request for the addition of the facility shall be made no later than February 18, 1992; the addition of the facility shall not cause the percentage of the facilities that are required to submit quantitative data to be less than 10%, unless there are over 100 facilities in the group that are submitting quantitative data; approval to become part of group application must be obtained from the group or the trade association representing the individual facilities.</p> </div> </div> <div id="p-122.26(e)(3)"> <p class="indent-2" data-title="122.26(e)(3)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>3<span class="paren">)</span></span> For any discharge from a large municipal separate storm sewer system;</p> <div id="p-122.26(e)(3)(i)"> <p class="indent-3" data-title="122.26(e)(3)(i)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>i<span class="paren">)</span></span> Part 1 of the application shall be submitted to the Director by November 18, 1991;</p> </div> <div id="p-122.26(e)(3)(ii)"> <p class="indent-3" data-title="122.26(e)(3)(ii)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>ii<span class="paren">)</span></span> Based on information received in the part 1 application the Director will approve or deny a sampling plan under <a href="/current/title-40/section-122.26#p-122.26(d)(1)(iv)(E)" class="cfr external">paragraph (d)(1)(iv)(E)</a> of this section within 90 days after receiving the part 1 application;</p> </div> <div id="p-122.26(e)(3)(iii)"> <p class="indent-3" data-title="122.26(e)(3)(iii)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>iii<span class="paren">)</span></span> Part 2 of the application shall be submitted to the Director by November 16, 1992.</p> </div> </div> <div id="p-122.26(e)(4)"> <p class="indent-2" data-title="122.26(e)(4)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>4<span class="paren">)</span></span> For any discharge from a medium municipal separate storm sewer system;</p> <div id="p-122.26(e)(4)(i)"> <p class="indent-3" data-title="122.26(e)(4)(i)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>i<span class="paren">)</span></span> Part 1 of the application shall be submitted to the Director by May 18, 1992.</p> </div> <div id="p-122.26(e)(4)(ii)"> <p class="indent-3" data-title="122.26(e)(4)(ii)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>ii<span class="paren">)</span></span> Based on information received in the part 1 application the Director will approve or deny a sampling plan under <a href="/current/title-40/section-122.26#p-122.26(d)(1)(iv)(E)" class="cfr external">paragraph (d)(1)(iv)(E)</a> of this section within 90 days after receiving the part 1 application.</p> </div> <div id="p-122.26(e)(4)(iii)"> <p class="indent-3" data-title="122.26(e)(4)(iii)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>iii<span class="paren">)</span></span> Part 2 of the application shall be submitted to the Director by May 17, 1993.</p> </div> </div> <div id="p-122.26(e)(5)"> <p class="indent-2" data-title="122.26(e)(5)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>5<span class="paren">)</span></span> A permit application shall be submitted to the Director within 180 days of notice, unless permission for a later date is granted by the Director (see <a href="/current/title-40/section-124.52#p-124.52(c)" class="cfr external">§ 124.52(c) of this chapter</a>), for:</p> <div id="p-122.26(e)(5)(i)"> <p class="indent-3" data-title="122.26(e)(5)(i)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>i<span class="paren">)</span></span> A storm water discharge that the Director, or in States with approved NPDES programs, either the Director or the EPA Regional Administrator, determines that the discharge contributes to a violation of a water quality standard or is a significant contributor of pollutants to waters of the United States (see <a href="/current/title-40/section-122.26#p-122.26(a)(1)(v)" class="cfr external">paragraphs (a)(1)(v)</a> and <a href="/current/title-40/section-122.26#p-122.26(b)(15)(ii)" class="cfr external">(b)(15)(ii)</a> of this section);</p> </div> <div id="p-122.26(e)(5)(ii)"> <p class="indent-3" data-title="122.26(e)(5)(ii)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>ii<span class="paren">)</span></span> A storm water discharge subject to <a href="/current/title-40/section-122.26#p-122.26(c)(1)(v)" class="cfr external">paragraph (c)(1)(v)</a> of this section.</p> </div> </div> <div id="p-122.26(e)(6)"> <p class="indent-2" data-title="122.26(e)(6)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>6<span class="paren">)</span></span> Facilities with existing NPDES permits for storm water discharges associated with industrial activity shall maintain existing permits. Facilities with permits for storm water discharges associated with industrial activity which expire on or after May 18, 1992 shall submit a new application in accordance with the requirements of <a href="/current/title-40/section-122.21" class="cfr external">40 CFR 122.21</a> and <a href="/current/title-40/section-122.26#p-122.26(c)" class="cfr external">40 CFR 122.26(c)</a> (Form 1, Form 2F, and other applicable Forms) 180 days before the expiration of such permits.</p> </div> <div id="p-122.26(e)(7)"> <p class="indent-2" data-title="122.26(e)(7)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>7<span class="paren">)</span></span> The Director shall issue or deny permits for discharges composed entirely of storm water under this section in accordance with the following schedule:</p> <div id="p-122.26(e)(7)(i)"> <p class="indent-3" data-title="122.26(e)(7)(i)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>i<span class="paren">)</span></span> </p> <div id="p-122.26(e)(7)(i)(A)"> <p class="indent-4" data-title="122.26(e)(7)(i)(A)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>A<span class="paren">)</span></span> Except as provided in <a href="/current/title-40/section-122.26#p-122.26(e)(7)(i)(B)" class="cfr external">paragraph (e)(7)(i)(B)</a> of this section, the Director shall issue or deny permits for storm water discharges associated with industrial activity no later than October 1, 1993, or, for new sources or existing sources which fail to submit a complete permit application by October 1, 1992, one year after receipt of a complete permit application;</p> </div> <div id="p-122.26(e)(7)(i)(B)"> <p class="indent-4" data-title="122.26(e)(7)(i)(B)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>B<span class="paren">)</span></span> For any municipality with a population of less than 250,000 which submits a timely Part I group application under <a href="/current/title-40/section-122.26#p-122.26(e)(2)(i)(B)" class="cfr external">paragraph (e)(2)(i)(B)</a> of this section, the Director shall issue or deny permits for storm water discharges associated with industrial activity no later than May 17, 1994, or, for any such municipality which fails to submit a complete Part II group permit application by May 17, 1993, one year after receipt of a complete permit application;</p> </div> </div> <div id="p-122.26(e)(7)(ii)"> <p class="indent-3" data-title="122.26(e)(7)(ii)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>ii<span class="paren">)</span></span> The Director shall issue or deny permits for large municipal separate storm sewer systems no later than November 16, 1993, or, for new sources or existing sources which fail to submit a complete permit application by November 16, 1992, one year after receipt of a complete permit application;</p> </div> <div id="p-122.26(e)(7)(iii)"> <p class="indent-3" data-title="122.26(e)(7)(iii)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>iii<span class="paren">)</span></span> The Director shall issue or deny permits for medium municipal separate storm sewer systems no later than May 17, 1994, or, for new sources or existing sources which fail to submit a complete permit application by May 17, 1993, one year after receipt of a complete permit application.</p> </div> </div> <div id="p-122.26(e)(8)"> <p class="indent-2" data-title="122.26(e)(8)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>8<span class="paren">)</span></span> For any storm water discharge associated with small construction activities identified in <a href="/current/title-40/section-122.26#p-122.26(b)(15)(i)" class="cfr external">paragraph (b)(15)(i)</a> of this section, see <a href="/current/title-40/section-122.21#p-122.21(c)(1)" class="cfr external">§ 122.21(c)(1)</a>. Discharges from these sources require permit authorization by March 10, 2003, unless designated for coverage before then.</p> </div> <div id="p-122.26(e)(9)"> <p class="indent-2" data-title="122.26(e)(9)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>9<span class="paren">)</span></span> For any discharge from a regulated small MS4, the permit application made under <a href="/current/title-40/section-122.33" class="cfr external">§ 122.33</a> must be submitted to the Director by:</p> <div id="p-122.26(e)(9)(i)"> <p class="indent-3" data-title="122.26(e)(9)(i)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>i<span class="paren">)</span></span> March 10, 2003 if designated under <a href="/current/title-40/section-122.32#p-122.32(a)(1)" class="cfr external">§ 122.32(a)(1)</a> unless your MS4 serves a jurisdiction with a population under 10,000 and the NPDES permitting authority has established a phasing schedule under <a href="/current/title-40/section-123.35#p-123.35(d)(3)" class="cfr external">§ 123.35(d)(3)</a> (see <a href="/current/title-40/section-122.33#p-122.33(c)(1)" class="cfr external">§ 122.33(c)(1)</a>); or</p> </div> <div id="p-122.26(e)(9)(ii)"> <p class="indent-3" data-title="122.26(e)(9)(ii)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>ii<span class="paren">)</span></span> Within 180 days of notice, unless the NPDES permitting authority grants a later date, if designated under <a href="/current/title-40/section-122.32#p-122.32(a)(2)" class="cfr external">§ 122.32(a)(2)</a> (see <a href="/current/title-40/section-122.33#p-122.33(c)(2)" class="cfr external">§ 122.33(c)(2)</a>).</p> </div> </div> </div> <div id="p-122.26(f)"> <p class="indent-1" data-title="122.26(f)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>f<span class="paren">)</span></span> <em class="paragraph-heading">Petitions.</em> </p> <div id="p-122.26(f)(1)"> <p class="indent-2" data-title="122.26(f)(1)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>1<span class="paren">)</span></span> Any operator of a municipal separate storm sewer system may petition the Director to require a separate NPDES permit (or a permit issued under an approved NPDES State program) for any discharge into the municipal separate storm sewer system.</p> </div> <div id="p-122.26(f)(2)"> <p class="indent-2" data-title="122.26(f)(2)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>2<span class="paren">)</span></span> Any person may petition the Director to require a NPDES permit for a discharge which is composed entirely of storm water which contributes to a violation of a water quality standard or is a significant contributor of pollutants to waters of the United States.</p> </div> <div id="p-122.26(f)(3)"> <p class="indent-2" data-title="122.26(f)(3)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>3<span class="paren">)</span></span> The owner or operator of a municipal separate storm sewer system may petition the Director to reduce the Census estimates of the population served by such separate system to account for storm water discharged to combined sewers as defined by <a href="/current/title-40/section-35.2005#p-35.2005(b)(11)" class="cfr external">40 CFR 35.2005(b)(11)</a> that is treated in a publicly owned treatment works. In municipalities in which combined sewers are operated, the Census estimates of population may be reduced proportional to the fraction, based on estimated lengths, of the length of combined sewers over the sum of the length of combined sewers and municipal separate storm sewers where an applicant has submitted the NPDES permit number associated with each discharge point and a map indicating areas served by combined sewers and the location of any combined sewer overflow discharge point.</p> </div> <div id="p-122.26(f)(4)"> <p class="indent-2" data-title="122.26(f)(4)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>4<span class="paren">)</span></span> Any person may petition the Director for the designation of a large, medium, or small municipal separate storm sewer system as defined by <a href="/current/title-40/section-122.26#p-122.26(b)(4)(iv)" class="cfr external">paragraph (b)(4)(iv)</a>, <a href="/current/title-40/section-122.26#p-122.26(b)(7)(iv)" class="cfr external">(b)(7)(iv)</a>, or <a href="/current/title-40/section-122.26#p-122.26(b)(16)" class="cfr external">(b)(16)</a> of this section.</p> </div> <div id="p-122.26(f)(5)"> <p class="indent-2" data-title="122.26(f)(5)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>5<span class="paren">)</span></span> The Director shall make a final determination on any petition received under this section within 90 days after receiving the petition with the exception of petitions to designate a small MS4 in which case the Director shall make a final determination on the petition within 180 days after its receipt.</p> </div> </div> <div id="p-122.26(g)"> <p class="indent-1" data-title="122.26(g)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>g<span class="paren">)</span></span> <em class="paragraph-heading">Conditional exclusion for “no exposure” of industrial activities and materials to storm water.</em> Discharges composed entirely of storm water are not storm water discharges associated with industrial activity if there is “no exposure” of industrial materials and activities to rain, snow, snowmelt and/or runoff, and the discharger satisfies the conditions in <a href="/current/title-40/section-122.26#p-122.26(g)(1)" class="cfr external">paragraphs (g)(1)</a> through <a href="/current/title-40/section-122.26#p-122.26(g)(4)" class="cfr external">(g)(4)</a> of this section. “No exposure” means that all industrial materials and activities are protected by a storm resistant shelter to prevent exposure to rain, snow, snowmelt, and/or runoff. Industrial materials or activities include, but are not limited to, material handling equipment or activities, industrial machinery, raw materials, intermediate products, by-products, final products, or waste products. Material handling activities include the storage, loading and unloading, transportation, or conveyance of any raw material, intermediate product, final product or waste product.</p> <div id="p-122.26(g)(1)"> <p class="indent-2" data-title="122.26(g)(1)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>1<span class="paren">)</span></span> <em class="paragraph-heading">Qualification.</em> To qualify for this exclusion, the operator of the discharge must:</p> <div id="p-122.26(g)(1)(i)"> <p class="indent-3" data-title="122.26(g)(1)(i)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>i<span class="paren">)</span></span> Provide a storm resistant shelter to protect industrial materials and activities from exposure to rain, snow, snow melt, and runoff;</p> </div> <div id="p-122.26(g)(1)(ii)"> <p class="indent-3" data-title="122.26(g)(1)(ii)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>ii<span class="paren">)</span></span> Complete and sign (according to <a href="/current/title-40/section-122.22" class="cfr external">§ 122.22</a>) a certification that there are no discharges of storm water contaminated by exposure to industrial materials and activities from the entire facility, except as provided in <a href="/current/title-40/section-122.26#p-122.26(g)(2)" class="cfr external">paragraph (g)(2)</a> of this section;</p> </div> <div id="p-122.26(g)(1)(iii)"> <p class="indent-3" data-title="122.26(g)(1)(iii)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>iii<span class="paren">)</span></span> Submit the signed certification to the NPDES permitting authority once every five years. As of December 21, 2025 or an EPA-approved alternative date (see <a href="/current/title-40/section-127.24#p-127.24(e)" class="cfr external">40 CFR 127.24(e)</a> or <a href="/current/title-40/section-127.24#p-127.24(f)" class="cfr external">(f)</a>), all certifications submitted in compliance with this section must be submitted electronically by the owner or operator to the Director or initial recipient, as defined in <a href="/current/title-40/section-127.2#p-127.2(b)" class="cfr external">40 CFR 127.2(b)</a>, in compliance with this section and <a href="/current/title-40/part-3" class="cfr external">40 CFR part 3</a> (including, in all cases, subpart D to part 3), <a href="/current/title-40/section-122.22" class="cfr external">§ 122.22</a>, and <a href="/current/title-40/part-127" class="cfr external">40 CFR part 127</a>. <a href="/current/title-40/part-127" class="cfr external">40 CFR part 127</a> is not intended to undo existing requirements for electronic reporting. Prior to this date, and independent of <a href="/current/title-40/part-127" class="cfr external">40 CFR part 127</a>, owners or operators may be required to report electronically if specified by a particular permit or if required to do so by state law.</p> </div> <div id="p-122.26(g)(1)(iv)"> <p class="indent-3" data-title="122.26(g)(1)(iv)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>iv<span class="paren">)</span></span> Allow the Director to inspect the facility to determine compliance with the “no exposure” conditions;</p> </div> <div id="p-122.26(g)(1)(v)"> <p class="indent-3" data-title="122.26(g)(1)(v)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>v<span class="paren">)</span></span> Allow the Director to make any “no exposure” inspection reports available to the public upon request; and</p> </div> <div id="p-122.26(g)(1)(vi)"> <p class="indent-3" data-title="122.26(g)(1)(vi)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>vi<span class="paren">)</span></span> For facilities that discharge through an MS4, upon request, submit a copy of the certification of “no exposure” to the MS4 operator, as well as allow inspection and public reporting by the MS4 operator.</p> </div> </div> <div id="p-122.26(g)(2)"> <p class="indent-2" data-title="122.26(g)(2)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>2<span class="paren">)</span></span> <em class="paragraph-heading">Industrial materials and activities not requiring storm resistant shelter.</em> To qualify for this exclusion, storm resistant shelter is not required for:</p> <div id="p-122.26(g)(2)(i)"> <p class="indent-3" data-title="122.26(g)(2)(i)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>i<span class="paren">)</span></span> Drums, barrels, tanks, and similar containers that are tightly sealed, provided those containers are not deteriorated and do not leak (“Sealed” means banded or otherwise secured and without operational taps or valves);</p> </div> <div id="p-122.26(g)(2)(ii)"> <p class="indent-3" data-title="122.26(g)(2)(ii)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>ii<span class="paren">)</span></span> Adequately maintained vehicles used in material handling; and</p> </div> <div id="p-122.26(g)(2)(iii)"> <p class="indent-3" data-title="122.26(g)(2)(iii)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>iii<span class="paren">)</span></span> Final products, other than products that would be mobilized in storm water discharge (e.g., rock salt).</p> </div> </div> <div id="p-122.26(g)(3)"> <p class="indent-2" data-title="122.26(g)(3)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>3<span class="paren">)</span></span> <em class="paragraph-heading">Limitations.</em> </p> <div id="p-122.26(g)(3)(i)"> <p class="indent-3" data-title="122.26(g)(3)(i)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>i<span class="paren">)</span></span> Storm water discharges from construction activities identified in paragraphs (b)(14)(x) and (b)(15) are not eligible for this conditional exclusion.</p> </div> <div id="p-122.26(g)(3)(ii)"> <p class="indent-3" data-title="122.26(g)(3)(ii)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>ii<span class="paren">)</span></span> This conditional exclusion from the requirement for an NPDES permit is available on a facility-wide basis only, not for individual outfalls. If a facility has some discharges of storm water that would otherwise be “no exposure” discharges, individual permit requirements should be adjusted accordingly.</p> </div> <div id="p-122.26(g)(3)(iii)"> <p class="indent-3" data-title="122.26(g)(3)(iii)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>iii<span class="paren">)</span></span> If circumstances change and industrial materials or activities become exposed to rain, snow, snow melt, and/or runoff, the conditions for this exclusion no longer apply. In such cases, the discharge becomes subject to enforcement for un-permitted discharge. Any conditionally exempt discharger who anticipates changes in circumstances should apply for and obtain permit authorization prior to the change of circumstances.</p> </div> <div id="p-122.26(g)(3)(iv)"> <p class="indent-3" data-title="122.26(g)(3)(iv)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>iv<span class="paren">)</span></span> Notwithstanding the provisions of this paragraph, the NPDES permitting authority retains the authority to require permit authorization (and deny this exclusion) upon making a determination that the discharge causes, has a reasonable potential to cause, or contributes to an instream excursion above an applicable water quality standard, including designated uses.</p> </div> </div> <div id="p-122.26(g)(4)"> <p class="indent-2" data-title="122.26(g)(4)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>4<span class="paren">)</span></span> <em class="paragraph-heading">Certification.</em> The no exposure certification must require the submission of the following information, at a minimum, to aid the NPDES permitting authority in determining if the facility qualifies for the no exposure exclusion:</p> <div id="p-122.26(g)(4)(i)"> <p class="indent-3" data-title="122.26(g)(4)(i)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>i<span class="paren">)</span></span> The legal name, address and phone number of the discharger (see <a href="/current/title-40/section-122.21#p-122.21(b)" class="cfr external">§ 122.21(b)</a>);</p> </div> <div id="p-122.26(g)(4)(ii)"> <p class="indent-3" data-title="122.26(g)(4)(ii)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>ii<span class="paren">)</span></span> The facility name and address, the county name and the latitude and longitude where the facility is located;</p> </div> <div id="p-122.26(g)(4)(iii)"> <p class="indent-3" data-title="122.26(g)(4)(iii)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>iii<span class="paren">)</span></span> The certification must indicate that none of the following materials or activities are, or will be in the foreseeable future, exposed to precipitation:</p> <div id="p-122.26(g)(4)(iii)(A)"> <p class="indent-4" data-title="122.26(g)(4)(iii)(A)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>A<span class="paren">)</span></span> Using, storing or cleaning industrial machinery or equipment, and areas where residuals from using, storing or cleaning industrial machinery or equipment remain and are exposed to storm water;</p> </div> <div id="p-122.26(g)(4)(iii)(B)"> <p class="indent-4" data-title="122.26(g)(4)(iii)(B)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>B<span class="paren">)</span></span> Materials or residuals on the ground or in storm water inlets from spills/leaks;</p> </div> <div id="p-122.26(g)(4)(iii)(C)"> <p class="indent-4" data-title="122.26(g)(4)(iii)(C)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>C<span class="paren">)</span></span> Materials or products from past industrial activity;</p> </div> <div id="p-122.26(g)(4)(iii)(D)"> <p class="indent-4" data-title="122.26(g)(4)(iii)(D)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>D<span class="paren">)</span></span> Material handling equipment (except adequately maintained vehicles);</p> </div> <div id="p-122.26(g)(4)(iii)(E)"> <p class="indent-4" data-title="122.26(g)(4)(iii)(E)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>E<span class="paren">)</span></span> Materials or products during loading/unloading or transporting activities;</p> </div> <div id="p-122.26(g)(4)(iii)(F)"> <p class="indent-4" data-title="122.26(g)(4)(iii)(F)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>F<span class="paren">)</span></span> Materials or products stored outdoors (except final products intended for outside use, e.g., new cars, where exposure to storm water does not result in the discharge of pollutants);</p> </div> <div id="p-122.26(g)(4)(iii)(G)"> <p class="indent-4" data-title="122.26(g)(4)(iii)(G)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>G<span class="paren">)</span></span> Materials contained in open, deteriorated or leaking storage drums, barrels, tanks, and similar containers;</p> </div> <div id="p-122.26(g)(4)(iii)(H)"> <p class="indent-4" data-title="122.26(g)(4)(iii)(H)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>H<span class="paren">)</span></span> Materials or products handled/stored on roads or railways owned or maintained by the discharger;</p> </div> <div id="p-122.26(g)(4)(iii)(I)"> <p class="indent-4" data-title="122.26(g)(4)(iii)(I)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>I<span class="paren">)</span></span> Waste material (except waste in covered, non-leaking containers, e.g., dumpsters);</p> </div> <div id="p-122.26(g)(4)(iii)(J)"> <p class="indent-4" data-title="122.26(g)(4)(iii)(J)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>J<span class="paren">)</span></span> Application or disposal of process wastewater (unless otherwise permitted); and</p> </div> <div id="p-122.26(g)(4)(iii)(K)"> <p class="indent-4" data-title="122.26(g)(4)(iii)(K)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>K<span class="paren">)</span></span> Particulate matter or visible deposits of residuals from roof stacks/vents not otherwise regulated, i.e., under an air quality control permit, and evident in the storm water outflow;</p> </div> </div> <div id="p-122.26(g)(4)(iv)"><p class="indent-3" data-title="122.26(g)(4)(iv)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>iv<span class="paren">)</span></span> All “no exposure” certifications must include the following certification statement, and be signed in accordance with the signatory requirements of <a href="/current/title-40/section-122.22" class="cfr external">§ 122.22</a>: “I certify under penalty of law that I have read and understand the eligibility requirements for claiming a condition of “no exposure” and obtaining an exclusion from NPDES storm water permitting; and that there are no discharges of storm water contaminated by exposure to industrial activities or materials from the industrial facility identified in this document (except as allowed under paragraph (g)(2)) of this section. I understand that I am obligated to submit a no exposure certification form once every five years to the NPDES permitting authority and, if requested, to the operator of the local MS4 into which this facility discharges (where applicable). I understand that I must allow the NPDES permitting authority, or MS4 operator where the discharge is into the local MS4, to perform inspections to confirm the condition of no exposure and to make such inspection reports publicly available upon request. I understand that I must obtain coverage under an NPDES permit prior to any point source discharge of storm water from the facility. I certify under penalty of law that this document and all attachments were prepared under my direction or supervision in accordance with a system designed to assure that qualified personnel properly gathered and evaluated the information submitted. Based upon my inquiry of the person or persons who manage the system, or those persons directly involved in gathering the information, the information submitted is to the best of my knowledge and belief true, accurate and complete. I am aware there are significant penalties for submitting false information, including the possibility of fine and imprisonment for knowing violations.”</p></div> </div> </div> <p class="citation">[<a href="https://www.federalregister.gov/citation/55-FR-48063" class="fr-reference" data-reference="55 FR 48063">55 FR 48063</a>, Nov. 16, 1990] </p> <div class="editorial-note"><div class="box box-published no-footer"> <div class="seal-block seal-block-header"><div class="seal-content"><h6>Editorial Note</h6></div></div> <div class="content-block "> <h4 class="inline-header">Editorial Note:</h4> <p class="inline-paragraph">For <span class="minor-caps">Federal Register</span> citations affecting <a href="/current/title-40/section-122.26" class="cfr external">§ 122.26</a>, see the List of CFR Sections Affected, which appears in the Finding Aids section of the printed volume and at <em><a href="http://www.govinfo.gov" class="external" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">www.govinfo.gov</a>.</em></p> </div> </div></div> </div> <div class="section" id="122.27"> <h4 data-hierarchy-metadata='{"path":"/current/title-40/section-122.27","citation":"40 CFR 122.27"}'>§ 122.27 Silvicultural activities (applicable to State NPDES programs, see <a href="/current/title-40/section-123.25" class="cfr external">§ 123.25</a>).</h4> <div id="p-122.27(a)"> <p class="indent-1" data-title="122.27(a)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>a<span class="paren">)</span></span> <em class="paragraph-heading">Permit requirement.</em> Silvicultural point sources, as defined in this section, as point sources subject to the NPDES permit program.</p> </div> <div id="p-122.27(b)"> <p class="indent-1" data-title="122.27(b)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>b<span class="paren">)</span></span> <em class="paragraph-heading">Definitions.</em> </p> <div id="p-122.27(b)(1)"> <p class="indent-2" data-title="122.27(b)(1)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>1<span class="paren">)</span></span> <em class="paragraph-heading">Silvicultural point source</em> means any discernible, confined and discrete conveyance related to rock crushing, gravel washing, log sorting, or log storage facilities which are operated in connection with silvicultural activities and from which pollutants are discharged into waters of the United States. The term does not include non-point source silvicultural activities such as nursery operations, site preparation, reforestation and subsequent cultural treatment, thinning, prescribed burning, pest and fire control, harvesting operations, surface drainage, or road construction and maintenance from which there is natural runoff. However, some of these activities (such as stream crossing for roads) may involve point source discharges of dredged or fill material which may require a CWA section 404 permit (See <a href="/current/title-33/section-209.120" class="cfr external">33 CFR 209.120</a> and <a href="/current/title-33/part-part233" class="cfr external">part 233</a>).</p> </div> <div id="p-122.27(b)(2)"> <p class="indent-2" data-title="122.27(b)(2)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>2<span class="paren">)</span></span> <em class="paragraph-heading">Rock crushing and gravel washing facilities</em> means facilities which process crushed and broken stone, gravel, and riprap (See <a href="/current/title-40/part-436/subpart-B" class="cfr external">40 CFR part 436, subpart B</a>, including the effluent limitations guidelines).</p> </div> <div id="p-122.27(b)(3)"><p class="indent-2" data-title="122.27(b)(3)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>3<span class="paren">)</span></span> <em class="paragraph-heading">Log sorting and log storage facilities</em> means facilities whose discharges result from the holding of unprocessed wood, for example, logs or roundwood with bark or after removal of bark held in self-contained bodies of water (mill ponds or log ponds) or stored on land where water is applied intentionally on the logs (wet decking). (See <a href="/current/title-40/part-429/subpart-I" class="cfr external">40 CFR part 429, subpart I</a>, including the effluent limitations guidelines).</p></div> </div> </div> <div class="section" id="122.28"> <h4 data-hierarchy-metadata='{"path":"/current/title-40/section-122.28","citation":"40 CFR 122.28"}'>§ 122.28 General permits (applicable to State NPDES programs, see <a href="/current/title-40/section-123.25" class="cfr external">§ 123.25</a>).</h4> <div id="p-122.28(a)"> <p class="indent-1" data-title="122.28(a)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>a<span class="paren">)</span></span> <em class="paragraph-heading">Coverage.</em> The Director may issue a general permit in accordance with the following:</p> <div id="p-122.28(a)(1)"> <p class="indent-2" data-title="122.28(a)(1)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>1<span class="paren">)</span></span> <em class="paragraph-heading">Area.</em> The general permit shall be written to cover one or more categories or subcategories of discharges or sludge use or disposal practices or facilities described in the permit under <a href="/current/title-40/section-122.28#p-122.28(a)(2)(ii)" class="cfr external">paragraph (a)(2)(ii)</a> of this section, except those covered by individual permits, within a geographic area. The area should correspond to existing geographic or political boundaries such as:</p> <div id="p-122.28(a)(1)(i)"> <p class="indent-3" data-title="122.28(a)(1)(i)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>i<span class="paren">)</span></span> Designated planning areas under sections 208 and 303 of CWA;</p> </div> <div id="p-122.28(a)(1)(ii)"> <p class="indent-3" data-title="122.28(a)(1)(ii)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>ii<span class="paren">)</span></span> Sewer districts or sewer authorities;</p> </div> <div id="p-122.28(a)(1)(iii)"> <p class="indent-3" data-title="122.28(a)(1)(iii)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>iii<span class="paren">)</span></span> City, county, or State political boundaries;</p> </div> <div id="p-122.28(a)(1)(iv)"> <p class="indent-3" data-title="122.28(a)(1)(iv)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>iv<span class="paren">)</span></span> State highway systems;</p> </div> <div id="p-122.28(a)(1)(v)"> <p class="indent-3" data-title="122.28(a)(1)(v)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>v<span class="paren">)</span></span> Standard metropolitan statistical areas as defined by the Office of Management and Budget;</p> </div> <div id="p-122.28(a)(1)(vi)"> <p class="indent-3" data-title="122.28(a)(1)(vi)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>vi<span class="paren">)</span></span> Urban areas with a population of 50,000 or more people as determined by the latest Decennial Census by the Bureau of the Census; or</p> </div> <div id="p-122.28(a)(1)(vii)"> <p class="indent-3" data-title="122.28(a)(1)(vii)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>vii<span class="paren">)</span></span> Any other appropriate division or combination of boundaries.</p> </div> </div> <div id="p-122.28(a)(2)"> <p class="indent-2" data-title="122.28(a)(2)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>2<span class="paren">)</span></span> <em class="paragraph-heading">Sources.</em> The general permit may be written to regulate one or more categories or subcategories of discharges or sludge use or disposal practices or facilities, within the area described in <a href="/current/title-40/section-122.28#p-122.28(a)(1)" class="cfr external">paragraph (a)(1)</a> of this section, where the sources within a covered subcategory of discharges are either:</p> <div id="p-122.28(a)(2)(i)"><p class="indent-3" data-title="122.28(a)(2)(i)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>i<span class="paren">)</span></span> Storm water point sources; or </p></div> <div id="p-122.28(a)(2)(ii)"> <p class="indent-3" data-title="122.28(a)(2)(ii)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>ii<span class="paren">)</span></span> One or more categories or subcategories of point sources other than storm water point sources, or one or more categories or subcategories of “treatment works treating domestic sewage”, if the sources or “treatment works treating domestic sewage” within each category or subcategory all:</p> <div id="p-122.28(a)(2)(ii)(A)"> <p class="indent-4" data-title="122.28(a)(2)(ii)(A)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>A<span class="paren">)</span></span> Involve the same or substantially similar types of operations;</p> </div> <div id="p-122.28(a)(2)(ii)(B)"> <p class="indent-4" data-title="122.28(a)(2)(ii)(B)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>B<span class="paren">)</span></span> Discharge the same types of wastes or engage in the same types of sludge use or disposal practices;</p> </div> <div id="p-122.28(a)(2)(ii)(C)"> <p class="indent-4" data-title="122.28(a)(2)(ii)(C)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>C<span class="paren">)</span></span> Require the same effluent limitations, operating conditions, or standards for sewage sludge use or disposal;</p> </div> <div id="p-122.28(a)(2)(ii)(D)"><p class="indent-4" data-title="122.28(a)(2)(ii)(D)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>D<span class="paren">)</span></span> Require the same or similar monitoring; and </p></div> <div id="p-122.28(a)(2)(ii)(E)"> <p class="indent-4" data-title="122.28(a)(2)(ii)(E)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>E<span class="paren">)</span></span> In the opinion of the Director, are more appropriately controlled under a general permit than under individual permits.</p> </div> </div> </div> <div id="p-122.28(a)(3)"> <p class="indent-2" data-title="122.28(a)(3)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>3<span class="paren">)</span></span> <em class="paragraph-heading">Water quality-based limits.</em> Where sources within a specific category or subcategory of dischargers are subject to water quality-based limits imposed pursuant to <a href="/current/title-40/section-122.44" class="cfr external">§ 122.44</a>, the sources in that specific category or subcategory shall be subject to the same water quality-based effluent limitations.</p> </div> <div id="p-122.28(a)(4)"> <p class="indent-2" data-title="122.28(a)(4)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>4<span class="paren">)</span></span> <em class="paragraph-heading">Other requirements.</em> </p> <div id="p-122.28(a)(4)(i)"> <p class="indent-3" data-title="122.28(a)(4)(i)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>i<span class="paren">)</span></span> The general permit must clearly identify the applicable conditions for each category or subcategory of dischargers or treatment works treating domestic sewage covered by the permit.</p> </div> <div id="p-122.28(a)(4)(ii)"> <p class="indent-3" data-title="122.28(a)(4)(ii)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>ii<span class="paren">)</span></span> The general permit may exclude specified sources or areas from coverage.</p> </div> </div> </div> <div id="p-122.28(b)"> <p class="indent-1" data-title="122.28(b)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>b<span class="paren">)</span></span> <em class="paragraph-heading">Administration</em> —</p> <div id="p-122.28(b)(1)"> <p class="indent-2" data-title="122.28(b)(1)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>1<span class="paren">)</span></span> <em class="paragraph-heading">In general.</em> General permits may be issued, modified, revoked and reissued, or terminated in accordance with applicable requirements of <a href="/current/title-40/part-124" class="cfr external">part 124 of this chapter</a> or corresponding State regulations. Special procedures for issuance are found at <a href="/current/title-40/section-123.44" class="cfr external">§ 123.44 of this chapter</a> for States.</p> </div> <div id="p-122.28(b)(2)"> <p class="indent-2" data-title="122.28(b)(2)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>2<span class="paren">)</span></span> <em class="paragraph-heading">Authorization to discharge, or authorization to engage in sludge use and disposal practices.</em> </p> <div id="p-122.28(b)(2)(i)"> <p class="indent-3" data-title="122.28(b)(2)(i)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>i<span class="paren">)</span></span> Except as provided in <a href="/current/title-40/section-122.28#p-122.28(b)(2)(v)" class="cfr external">paragraphs (b)(2)(v)</a> and <a href="/current/title-40/section-122.28#p-122.28(b)(2)(vi)" class="cfr external">(vi)</a> of this section, dischargers (or treatment works treating domestic sewage) seeking coverage under a general permit shall submit to the Director a notice of intent to be covered by the general permit. A discharger (or treatment works treating domestic sewage) who fails to submit a notice of intent in accordance with the terms of the permit is not authorized to discharge, (or in the case of sludge disposal permit, to engage in a sludge use or disposal practice), under the terms of the general permit unless the general permit, in accordance with paragraph (b)(2)(v), contains a provision that a notice of intent is not required or the Director notifies a discharger (or treatment works treating domestic sewage) that it is covered by a general permit in accordance with paragraph (b)(2)(vi). A complete and timely, notice of intent (NOI), to be covered in accordance with general permit requirements, fulfills the requirements for permit applications for purposes of <a href="/current/title-40/section-122.6" class="cfr external">§§ 122.6</a>, <a href="/current/title-40/section-122.21" class="cfr external">122.21</a>, and <a href="/current/title-40/section-122.26" class="cfr external">122.26</a>. As of December 21, 2025 or an EPA-approved alternative date (<em>see</em> <a href="/current/title-40/section-127.24#p-127.24(e)" class="cfr external">40 CFR 127.24(e)</a> or <a href="/current/title-40/section-127.24#p-127.24(f)" class="cfr external">(f)</a>), all notices of intent submitted in compliance with this section must be submitted electronically by the discharger (or treatment works treating domestic sewage) to the Director or initial recipient, as defined in <a href="/current/title-40/section-127.2#p-127.2(b)" class="cfr external">40 CFR 127.2(b)</a>, in compliance with this section and <a href="/current/title-40/part-3" class="cfr external">40 CFR part 3</a> (including, in all cases, subpart D to part 3), <a href="/current/title-40/section-122.22" class="cfr external">§ 122.22</a>, and <a href="/current/title-40/part-127" class="cfr external">40 CFR part 127</a>. <a href="/current/title-40/part-127" class="cfr external">40 CFR part 127</a> is not intended to undo existing requirements for electronic reporting. Prior to this date, and independent of <a href="/current/title-40/part-127" class="cfr external">40 CFR part 127</a>, discharger (or treatment works treating domestic sewage) may be required to report electronically if specified by a particular permit or if required to do so by state law.</p> </div> <div id="p-122.28(b)(2)(ii)"> <p class="indent-3" data-title="122.28(b)(2)(ii)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>ii<span class="paren">)</span></span> The contents of the notice of intent shall be specified in the general permit and shall require the submission of information necessary for adequate program implementation, including at a minimum, the legal name and address of the owner or operator, the facility name and address, type of facility or discharges, the receiving stream(s), and other required data elements as identified in appendix A to part 127. General permits for stormwater discharges associated with industrial activity from inactive mining, inactive oil and gas operations, or inactive landfills occurring on Federal lands where an operator cannot be identified may contain alternative notice of intent requirements. All notices of intent shall be signed in accordance with <a href="/current/title-40/section-122.22" class="cfr external">§ 122.22</a>. Notices of intent for coverage under a general permit for concentrated animal feeding operations must include the information specified in <a href="/current/title-40/section-122.21#p-122.21(i)(1)" class="cfr external">§ 122.21(i)(1)</a>, including a topographic map.</p> </div> <div id="p-122.28(b)(2)(iii)"> <p class="indent-3" data-title="122.28(b)(2)(iii)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>iii<span class="paren">)</span></span> General permits shall specify the deadlines for submitting notices of intent to be covered and the date(s) when a discharger is authorized to discharge under the permit;</p> </div> <div id="p-122.28(b)(2)(iv)"> <p class="indent-3" data-title="122.28(b)(2)(iv)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>iv<span class="paren">)</span></span> General permits shall specify whether a discharger (or treatment works treating domestic sewage) that has submitted a complete and timely notice of intent to be covered in accordance with the general permit and that is eligible for coverage under the permit, is authorized to discharge, (or in the case of a sludge disposal permit, to engage in a sludge use or disposal practice), in accordance with the permit either upon receipt of the notice of intent by the Director, after a waiting period specified in the general permit, on a date specified in the general permit, or upon receipt of notification of inclusion by the Director. Coverage may be terminated or revoked in accordance with <a href="/current/title-40/section-122.28#p-122.28(b)(3)" class="cfr external">paragraph (b)(3)</a> of this section.</p> </div> <div id="p-122.28(b)(2)(v)"> <p class="indent-3" data-title="122.28(b)(2)(v)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>v<span class="paren">)</span></span> Discharges other than discharges from publicly owned treatment works, combined sewer overflows, municipal separate storm sewer systems, primary industrial facilities, and storm water discharges associated with industrial activity, may, at the discretion of the Director, be authorized to discharge under a general permit without submitting a notice of intent where the Director finds that a notice of intent requirement would be inappropriate. In making such a finding, the Director shall consider: the type of discharge; the expected nature of the discharge; the potential for toxic and conventional pollutants in the discharges; the expected volume of the discharges; other means of identifying discharges covered by the permit; and the estimated number of discharges to be covered by the permit. The Director shall provide in the public notice of the general permit the reasons for not requiring a notice of intent.</p> </div> <div id="p-122.28(b)(2)(vi)"> <p class="indent-3" data-title="122.28(b)(2)(vi)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>vi<span class="paren">)</span></span> The Director may notify a discharger (or treatment works treating domestic sewage) that it is covered by a general permit, even if the discharger (or treatment works treating domestic sewage) has not submitted a notice of intent to be covered. A discharger (or treatment works treating domestic sewage) so notified may request an individual permit under <a href="/current/title-40/section-122.28#p-122.28(b)(3)(iii)" class="cfr external">paragraph (b)(3)(iii)</a> of this section.</p> </div> <div id="p-122.28(b)(2)(vii)"> <p class="indent-3" data-title="122.28(b)(2)(vii)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>vii<span class="paren">)</span></span> A CAFO owner or operator may be authorized to discharge under a general permit only in accordance with the process described in <a href="/current/title-40/section-122.23#p-122.23(h)" class="cfr external">§ 122.23(h)</a>.</p> </div> </div> <div id="p-122.28(b)(3)"> <p class="indent-2" data-title="122.28(b)(3)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>3<span class="paren">)</span></span> <em class="paragraph-heading">Requiring an individual permit.</em> </p> <div id="p-122.28(b)(3)(i)"> <p class="indent-3" data-title="122.28(b)(3)(i)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>i<span class="paren">)</span></span> The Director may require any discharger authorized by a general permit to apply for and obtain an individual NPDES permit. Any interested person may petition the Director to take action under this paragraph. Cases where an individual NPDES permit may be required include the following:</p> <div id="p-122.28(b)(3)(i)(A)"> <p class="indent-4" data-title="122.28(b)(3)(i)(A)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>A<span class="paren">)</span></span> The discharger or “treatment works treating domestic sewage” is not in compliance with the conditions of the general NPDES permit;</p> </div> <div id="p-122.28(b)(3)(i)(B)"> <p class="indent-4" data-title="122.28(b)(3)(i)(B)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>B<span class="paren">)</span></span> A change has occurred in the availability of demonstrated technology or practices for the control or abatement of pollutants applicable to the point source or treatment works treating domestic sewage;</p> </div> <div id="p-122.28(b)(3)(i)(C)"> <p class="indent-4" data-title="122.28(b)(3)(i)(C)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>C<span class="paren">)</span></span> Effluent limitation guidelines are promulgated for point sources covered by the general NPDES permit;</p> </div> <div id="p-122.28(b)(3)(i)(D)"> <p class="indent-4" data-title="122.28(b)(3)(i)(D)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>D<span class="paren">)</span></span> A Water Quality Management plan containing requirements applicable to such point sources is approved;</p> </div> <div id="p-122.28(b)(3)(i)(E)"> <p class="indent-4" data-title="122.28(b)(3)(i)(E)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>E<span class="paren">)</span></span> Circumstances have changed since the time of the request to be covered so that the discharger is no longer appropriately controlled under the general permit, or either a temporary or permanent reduction or elimination of the authorized discharge is necessary;</p> </div> <div id="p-122.28(b)(3)(i)(F)"> <p class="indent-4" data-title="122.28(b)(3)(i)(F)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>F<span class="paren">)</span></span> Standards for sewage sludge use or disposal have been promulgated for the sludge use and disposal practice covered by the general NPDES permit; or</p> </div> <div id="p-122.28(b)(3)(i)(G)"> <p class="indent-4" data-title="122.28(b)(3)(i)(G)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>G<span class="paren">)</span></span> The discharge(s) is a significant contributor of pollutants. In making this determination, the Director may consider the following factors:</p> <div id="p-122.28(b)(3)(i)(G)(1)"> <p class="indent-5" data-title="122.28(b)(3)(i)(G)(<em>1</em>)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span><em>1</em><span class="paren">)</span></span> The location of the discharge with respect to waters of the United States;</p> </div> <div id="p-122.28(b)(3)(i)(G)(2)"> <p class="indent-5" data-title="122.28(b)(3)(i)(G)(<em>2</em>)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span><em>2</em><span class="paren">)</span></span> The size of the discharge;</p> </div> <div id="p-122.28(b)(3)(i)(G)(3)"> <p class="indent-5" data-title="122.28(b)(3)(i)(G)(<em>3</em>)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span><em>3</em><span class="paren">)</span></span> The quantity and nature of the pollutants discharged to waters of the United States; and</p> </div> <div id="p-122.28(b)(3)(i)(G)(4)"> <p class="indent-5" data-title="122.28(b)(3)(i)(G)(<em>4</em>)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span><em>4</em><span class="paren">)</span></span> Other relevant factors;</p> </div> </div> </div> <div id="p-122.28(b)(3)(ii)"> <p class="indent-3" data-title="122.28(b)(3)(ii)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>ii<span class="paren">)</span></span> <em class="paragraph-heading">For EPA issued general permits only,</em> the Regional Administrator may require any owner or operator authorized by a general permit to apply for an individual NPDES permit as provided in <a href="/current/title-40/section-122.28#p-122.28(b)(3)(i)" class="cfr external">paragraph (b)(3)(i)</a> of this section, only if the owner or operator has been notified in writing that a permit application is required. This notice shall include a brief statement of the reasons for this decision, an application form, a statement setting a time for the owner or operator to file the application, and a statement that on the effective date of the individual NPDES permit the general permit as it applies to the individual permittee shall automatically terminate. The Director may grant additional time upon request of the applicant.</p> </div> <div id="p-122.28(b)(3)(iii)"> <p class="indent-3" data-title="122.28(b)(3)(iii)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>iii<span class="paren">)</span></span> Any owner or operator authorized by a general permit may request to be excluded from the coverage of the general permit by applying for an individual permit. The owner or operator shall submit an application under <a href="/current/title-40/section-122.21" class="cfr external">§ 122.21</a>, with reasons supporting the request, to the Director no later than 90 days after the publication by EPA of the general permit in the <span class="minor-caps">Federal Register</span> or the publication by a State in accordance with applicable State law. The request shall be processed under part 124 or applicable State procedures. The request shall be granted by issuing of any individual permit if the reasons cited by the owner or operator are adequate to support the request.</p> </div> <div id="p-122.28(b)(3)(iv)"> <p class="indent-3" data-title="122.28(b)(3)(iv)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>iv<span class="paren">)</span></span> When an individual NPDES permit is issued to an owner or operator otherwise subject to a general NPDES permit, the applicability of the general permit to the individual NPDES permittee is automatically terminated on the effective date of the individual permit.</p> </div> <div id="p-122.28(b)(3)(v)"> <p class="indent-3" data-title="122.28(b)(3)(v)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>v<span class="paren">)</span></span> A source excluded from a general permit solely because it already has an individual permit may request that the individual permit be revoked, and that it be covered by the general permit. Upon revocation of the individual permit, the general permit shall apply to the source.</p> </div> </div> </div> <div id="p-122.28(c)"> <p class="indent-1" data-title="122.28(c)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>c<span class="paren">)</span></span> <em class="paragraph-heading">Offshore oil and gas facilities</em> (Not applicable to State programs). </p> <div id="p-122.28(c)(1)"> <p class="indent-2" data-title="122.28(c)(1)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>1<span class="paren">)</span></span> The Regional Administrator shall, except as provided below, issue general permits covering discharges from offshore oil and gas exploration and production facilities within the Region's jurisdiction. Where the offshore area includes areas, such as areas of biological concern, for which separate permit conditions are required, the Regional Administrator may issue separate general permits, individual permits, or both. The reason for separate general permits or individual permits shall be set forth in the appropriate fact sheets or statements of basis. Any statement of basis or fact sheet for a draft permit shall include the Regional Administrator's tentative determination as to whether the permit applies to “new sources,” “new dischargers,” or existing sources and the reasons for this determination, and the Regional Administrator's proposals as to areas of biological concern subject either to separate individual or general permits. For Federally leased lands, the general permit area should generally be no less extensive than the lease sale area defined by the Department of the Interior.</p> </div> <div id="p-122.28(c)(2)"> <p class="indent-2" data-title="122.28(c)(2)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>2<span class="paren">)</span></span> Any interested person, including any prospective permittee, may petition the Regional Administrator to issue a general permit. Unless the Regional Administrator determines under <a href="/current/title-40/section-122.28#p-122.28(c)(1)" class="cfr external">paragraph (c)(1)</a> of this section that no general permit is appropriate, he shall promptly provide a project decision schedule covering the issuance of the general permit or permits for any lease sale area for which the Department of the Interior has published a draft environmental impact statement. The project decision schedule shall meet the requirements of <a href="/current/title-40/section-124.3#p-124.3(g)" class="cfr external">§ 124.3(g)</a>, and shall include a schedule providing for the issuance of the final general permit or permits not later than the date of the final notice of sale projected by the Department of the Interior or six months after the date of the request, whichever is later. The Regional Administrator may, at his discretion, issue a project decision schedule for offshore oil and gas facilities in the territorial seas.</p> </div> <div id="p-122.28(c)(3)"> <p class="indent-2" data-title="122.28(c)(3)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>3<span class="paren">)</span></span> Nothing in this <a href="/current/title-40/section-122.28#p-122.28(c)" class="cfr external">paragraph (c)</a> shall affect the authority of the Regional Administrator to require an individual permit under <a href="/current/title-40/section-122.28#p-122.28(b)(3)(i)(A)" class="cfr external">§ 122.28(b)(3)(i) (A)</a> through <a href="/current/title-40/section-122.28#p-122.28(b)(3)(i)(G)" class="cfr external">(G)</a>.</p> </div> </div> <div id="p-122.28(d)"> <p class="indent-1" data-title="122.28(d)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>d<span class="paren">)</span></span> <em class="paragraph-heading">Small municipal separate storm sewer systems (MS4s)</em> (Applicable to State programs). For general permits issued under <a href="/current/title-40/section-122.28#p-122.28(b)" class="cfr external">paragraph (b)</a> of this section for small MS4s, the Director must establish the terms and conditions necessary to meet the requirements of <a href="/current/title-40/section-122.34" class="cfr external">§ 122.34</a> using one of the two permitting approaches in <a href="/current/title-40/section-122.28#p-122.28(d)(1)" class="cfr external">paragraph (d)(1)</a> or <a href="/current/title-40/section-122.28#p-122.28(d)(2)" class="cfr external">(2)</a> of this section. The Director must indicate in the permit or fact sheet which approach is being used.</p> <div id="p-122.28(d)(1)"> <p class="indent-2" data-title="122.28(d)(1)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>1<span class="paren">)</span></span> <em class="paragraph-heading">Comprehensive general permit.</em> The Director includes all required permit terms and conditions in the general permit; or</p> </div> <div id="p-122.28(d)(2)"> <p class="indent-2" data-title="122.28(d)(2)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>2<span class="paren">)</span></span> <em class="paragraph-heading">Two-step general permit.</em> The Director includes required permit terms and conditions in the general permit applicable to all eligible small MS4s and, during the process of authorizing small MS4s to discharge, establishes additional terms and conditions not included in the general permit to satisfy one or more of the permit requirements in <a href="/current/title-40/section-122.34" class="cfr external">§ 122.34</a> for individual small MS4 operators.</p> <div id="p-122.28(d)(2)(i)"> <p class="indent-3" data-title="122.28(d)(2)(i)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>i<span class="paren">)</span></span> The general permit must require that any small MS4 operator seeking authorization to discharge under the general permit submit a Notice of Intent (NOI) consistent with <a href="/current/title-40/section-122.33#p-122.33(b)(1)(ii)" class="cfr external">§ 122.33(b)(1)(ii)</a>.</p> </div> <div id="p-122.28(d)(2)(ii)"> <p class="indent-3" data-title="122.28(d)(2)(ii)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>ii<span class="paren">)</span></span> The Director must review the NOI submitted by the small MS4 operator to determine whether the information in the NOI is complete and to establish the additional terms and conditions necessary to meet the requirements of <a href="/current/title-40/section-122.34" class="cfr external">§ 122.34</a>. The Director may require the small MS4 operator to submit additional information. If the Director makes a preliminary decision to authorize the small MS4 operator to discharge under the general permit, the Director must give the public notice of and opportunity to comment and request a public hearing on its proposed authorization and the NOI, the proposed additional terms and conditions, and the basis for these additional requirements. The public notice, the process for submitting public comments and hearing requests, and the hearing process if a request for a hearing is granted, must follow the procedures applicable to draft permits set forth in <a href="/current/title-40/section-124.10" class="cfr external">§§ 124.10</a> through <a href="/current/title-40/section-124.13" class="cfr external">124.13</a> (excluding <a href="/current/title-40/section-124.10#p-124.10(c)(2)" class="cfr external">§ 124.10(c)(2)</a>). The Director must respond to significant comments received during the comment period as provided in <a href="/current/title-40/section-124.17" class="cfr external">§ 124.17</a>.</p> </div> <div id="p-122.28(d)(2)(iii)"><p class="indent-3" data-title="122.28(d)(2)(iii)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>iii<span class="paren">)</span></span> Upon authorization for the MS4 to discharge under the general permit, the final additional terms and conditions applicable to the MS4 operator become effective. The Director must notify the permittee and inform the public of the decision to authorize the MS4 to discharge under the general permit and of the final additional terms and conditions specific to the MS4.</p></div> </div> </div> <div class="section-authority"><p>(Clean Water Act (<a href="https://www.govinfo.gov/link/uscode/33/1251" class="usc external" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">33 U.S.C. 1251</a> <em>et seq.</em>), Safe Drinking Water Act (<a href="https://www.govinfo.gov/link/uscode/42/300f" class="usc external" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">42 U.S.C. 300f</a> <em>et seq.</em>), Clean Air Act (<a href="https://www.govinfo.gov/link/uscode/42/7401" class="usc external" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">42 U.S.C. 7401</a> <em>et seq.</em>), Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (<a href="https://www.govinfo.gov/link/uscode/42/6901" class="usc external" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">42 U.S.C. 6901</a> <em>et seq.</em>)) </p></div> <p class="citation">[<a href="https://www.federalregister.gov/citation/48-FR-14153" class="fr-reference" data-reference="48 FR 14153">48 FR 14153</a>, Apr. 1, 1983, as amended at <a href="https://www.federalregister.gov/citation/48-FR-39619" class="fr-reference" data-reference="48 FR 39619">48 FR 39619</a>, Sept. 1, 1983; <a href="https://www.federalregister.gov/citation/49-FR-38048" class="fr-reference" data-reference="49 FR 38048">49 FR 38048</a>, Sept. 26, 1984; <a href="https://www.federalregister.gov/citation/50-FR-6940" class="fr-reference" data-reference="50 FR 6940">50 FR 6940</a>, Feb. 19, 1985; <a href="https://www.federalregister.gov/citation/54-FR-18782" class="fr-reference" data-reference="54 FR 18782">54 FR 18782</a>, May 2, 1989; <a href="https://www.federalregister.gov/citation/55-FR-48072" class="fr-reference" data-reference="55 FR 48072">55 FR 48072</a>, Nov. 16, 1990; <a href="https://www.federalregister.gov/citation/57-FR-11412" class="fr-reference" data-reference="57 FR 11412">57 FR 11412</a>, <a href="https://www.federalregister.gov/citation/57-FR-11413" class="fr-reference" data-reference="57 FR 11413">11413</a>, Apr. 2, 1992; <a href="https://www.federalregister.gov/citation/64-FR-68841" class="fr-reference" data-reference="64 FR 68841">64 FR 68841</a>, Dec. 8, 1999; <a href="https://www.federalregister.gov/citation/65-FR-30908" class="fr-reference" data-reference="65 FR 30908">65 FR 30908</a>, May 15, 2000; <a href="https://www.federalregister.gov/citation/68-FR-7268" class="fr-reference" data-reference="68 FR 7268">68 FR 7268</a>, Feb. 12, 2003; <a href="https://www.federalregister.gov/citation/73-FR-70483" class="fr-reference" data-reference="73 FR 70483">73 FR 70483</a>, Nov. 20, 2008; <a href="https://www.federalregister.gov/citation/80-FR-64096" class="fr-reference" data-reference="80 FR 64096">80 FR 64096</a>, Oct. 22, 2015; <a href="https://www.federalregister.gov/citation/81-FR-89348" class="fr-reference" data-reference="81 FR 89348">81 FR 89348</a>, Dec. 9, 2016; <a href="https://www.federalregister.gov/citation/85-FR-69196" class="fr-reference" data-reference="85 FR 69196">85 FR 69196</a>, Nov. 2, 2020; <a href="https://www.federalregister.gov/citation/88-FR-37999" class="fr-reference" data-reference="88 FR 37999">88 FR 37999</a>, June 12, 2023] </p> </div> <div class="section" id="122.29"> <h4 data-hierarchy-metadata='{"path":"/current/title-40/section-122.29","citation":"40 CFR 122.29"}'>§ 122.29 New sources and new dischargers.</h4> <div id="p-122.29(a)"> <p class="indent-1" data-title="122.29(a)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>a<span class="paren">)</span></span> <em class="paragraph-heading">Definitions.</em> </p> <div id="p-122.29(a)(1)"> <p class="indent-2" data-title="122.29(a)(1)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>1<span class="paren">)</span></span> <em class="paragraph-heading">New source</em> and <em>new discharger</em> are defined in <a href="/current/title-40/section-122.2" class="cfr external">§ 122.2</a>. [See Note 2.]</p> </div> <div id="p-122.29(a)(2)"> <p class="indent-2" data-title="122.29(a)(2)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>2<span class="paren">)</span></span> <em class="paragraph-heading">Source</em> means any building, structure, facility, or installation from which there is or may be a discharge of pollutants.</p> </div> <div id="p-122.29(a)(3)"> <p class="indent-2" data-title="122.29(a)(3)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>3<span class="paren">)</span></span> <em class="paragraph-heading">Existing source</em> means any source which is not a new source or a new discharger.</p> </div> <div id="p-122.29(a)(4)"> <p class="indent-2" data-title="122.29(a)(4)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>4<span class="paren">)</span></span> <em class="paragraph-heading">Site</em> is defined in <a href="/current/title-40/section-122.2" class="cfr external">§ 122.2</a>;</p> </div> <div id="p-122.29(a)(5)"> <p class="indent-2" data-title="122.29(a)(5)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>5<span class="paren">)</span></span> <em class="paragraph-heading">Facilities or equipment</em> means buildings, structures, process or production equipment or machinery which form a permanent part of the new source and which will be used in its operation, if these facilities or equipment are of such value as to represent a substantial commitment to construct. It excludes facilities or equipment used in connection with feasibility, engineering, and design studies regarding the source or water pollution treatment for the source.</p> </div> </div> <div id="p-122.29(b)"> <p class="indent-1" data-title="122.29(b)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>b<span class="paren">)</span></span> <em class="paragraph-heading">Criteria for new source determination.</em> </p> <div id="p-122.29(b)(1)"> <p class="indent-2" data-title="122.29(b)(1)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>1<span class="paren">)</span></span> Except as otherwise provided in an applicable new source performance standard, a source is a “new source” if it meets the definition of “new source” in <a href="/current/title-40/section-122.2" class="cfr external">§ 122.2</a>, and</p> <div id="p-122.29(b)(1)(i)"> <p class="indent-3" data-title="122.29(b)(1)(i)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>i<span class="paren">)</span></span> It is constructed at a site at which no other source is located; or</p> </div> <div id="p-122.29(b)(1)(ii)"> <p class="indent-3" data-title="122.29(b)(1)(ii)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>ii<span class="paren">)</span></span> It totally replaces the process or production equipment that causes the discharge of pollutants at an existing source; or</p> </div> <div id="p-122.29(b)(1)(iii)"> <p class="indent-3" data-title="122.29(b)(1)(iii)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>iii<span class="paren">)</span></span> Its processes are substantially independent of an existing source at the same site. In determining whether these processes are substantially independent, the Director shall consider such factors as the extent to which the new facility is integrated with the existing plant; and the extent to which the new facility is engaged in the same general type of activity as the existing source.</p> </div> </div> <div id="p-122.29(b)(2)"> <p class="indent-2" data-title="122.29(b)(2)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>2<span class="paren">)</span></span> A source meeting the requirements of <a href="/current/title-40/section-122.29#p-122.29(b)(1)(i)" class="cfr external">paragraphs (b)(1) (i)</a>, <a href="/current/title-40/section-122.29#p-122.29(b)(1)(ii)" class="cfr external">(ii)</a>, or <a href="/current/title-40/section-122.29#p-122.29(b)(1)(iii)" class="cfr external">(iii)</a> of this section is a new source only if a new source performance standard is independently applicable to it. If there is no such independently applicable standard, the source is a new discharger. See <a href="/current/title-40/section-122.2" class="cfr external">§ 122.2</a>.</p> </div> <div id="p-122.29(b)(3)"> <p class="indent-2" data-title="122.29(b)(3)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>3<span class="paren">)</span></span> Construction on a site at which an existing source is located results in a modification subject to <a href="/current/title-40/section-122.62" class="cfr external">§ 122.62</a> rather than a new source (or a new discharger) if the construction does not create a new building, structure, facility, or installation meeting the criteria of <a href="/current/title-40/section-122.29#p-122.29(b)(1)(ii)" class="cfr external">paragraph (b)(1) (ii)</a> or <a href="/current/title-40/section-122.29#p-122.29(b)(1)(iii)" class="cfr external">(iii)</a> of this section but otherwise alters, replaces, or adds to existing process or production equipment.</p> </div> <div id="p-122.29(b)(4)"> <p class="indent-2" data-title="122.29(b)(4)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>4<span class="paren">)</span></span> Construction of a new source as defined under <a href="/current/title-40/section-122.2" class="cfr external">§ 122.2</a> has commenced if the owner or operator has:</p> <div id="p-122.29(b)(4)(i)"> <p class="indent-3" data-title="122.29(b)(4)(i)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>i<span class="paren">)</span></span> Begun, or caused to begin as part of a continuous on-site construction program:</p> <div id="p-122.29(b)(4)(i)(A)"> <p class="indent-4" data-title="122.29(b)(4)(i)(A)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>A<span class="paren">)</span></span> Any placement, assembly, or installation of facilities or equipment; or</p> </div> <div id="p-122.29(b)(4)(i)(B)"> <p class="indent-4" data-title="122.29(b)(4)(i)(B)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>B<span class="paren">)</span></span> Significant site preparation work including clearing, excavation or removal of existing buildings, structures, or facilities which is necessary for the placement, assembly, or installation of new source facilities or equipment; or</p> </div> </div> <div id="p-122.29(b)(4)(ii)"> <p class="indent-3" data-title="122.29(b)(4)(ii)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>ii<span class="paren">)</span></span> Entered into a binding contractual obligation for the purchase of facilities or equipment which are intended to be used in its operation with a reasonable time. Options to purchase or contracts which can be terminated or modified without substantial loss, and contracts for feasibility engineering, and design studies do not constitute a contractual obligation under the paragraph.</p> </div> </div> </div> <div id="p-122.29(c)"> <p class="indent-1" data-title="122.29(c)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>c<span class="paren">)</span></span> <em class="paragraph-heading">Requirement for an environmental impact statement.</em> </p> <div id="p-122.29(c)(1)"> <p class="indent-2" data-title="122.29(c)(1)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>1<span class="paren">)</span></span> The issuance of an NPDES permit to new source:</p> <div id="p-122.29(c)(1)(i)"> <p class="indent-3" data-title="122.29(c)(1)(i)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>i<span class="paren">)</span></span> By EPA may be a major Federal action significantly affecting the quality of the human environment within the meaning of the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (NEPA), <a href="https://www.govinfo.gov/link/uscode/33/4321" class="usc external" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">33 U.S.C. 4321</a> <em>et seq.</em> and is subject to the environmental review provisions of NEPA as set out in <a href="/current/title-40/part-6/subpart-F" class="cfr external">40 CFR part 6, subpart F</a>. EPA will determine whether an Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) is required under <a href="/current/title-40/section-122.21#p-122.21(l)" class="cfr external">§ 122.21(l)</a> (special provisions for applications from new sources) and <a href="/current/title-40/part-6/subpart-F" class="cfr external">40 CFR part 6, subpart F</a>;</p> </div> <div id="p-122.29(c)(1)(ii)"> <p class="indent-3" data-title="122.29(c)(1)(ii)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>ii<span class="paren">)</span></span> By an NPDES approved State is not a Federal action and therefore does not require EPA to conduct an environmental review.</p> </div> </div> <div id="p-122.29(c)(2)"> <p class="indent-2" data-title="122.29(c)(2)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>2<span class="paren">)</span></span> An EIS prepared under this paragraph shall include a recommendation either to issue or deny the permit.</p> <div id="p-122.29(c)(2)(i)"> <p class="indent-3" data-title="122.29(c)(2)(i)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>i<span class="paren">)</span></span> If the recommendation is to deny the permit, the final EIS shall contain the reasons for the recommendation and list those measures, if any, which the applicant could take to cause the recommendation to be changed;</p> </div> <div id="p-122.29(c)(2)(ii)"> <p class="indent-3" data-title="122.29(c)(2)(ii)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>ii<span class="paren">)</span></span> If the recommendation is to issue the permit, the final EIS shall recommend the actions, if any, which the permittee should take to prevent or minimize any adverse environmental impacts;</p> </div> </div> <div id="p-122.29(c)(3)"> <p class="indent-2" data-title="122.29(c)(3)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>3<span class="paren">)</span></span> The Regional Administrator, to the extent allowed by law, shall issue, condition (other than imposing effluent limitations), or deny the new source NPDES permit following a complete evaluation of any significant beneficial and adverse impacts of the proposed action and a review of the recommendations contained in the EIS or finding of no significant impact.</p> </div> </div> <div id="p-122.29(d)"> <p class="indent-1" data-title="122.29(d)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>d<span class="paren">)</span></span> <em class="paragraph-heading">Effect of compliance with new source performance standards.</em> (The provisions of this paragraph do not apply to existing sources which modify their pollution control facilities or construct new pollution control facilities and achieve performance standards, but which are neither new sources or new dischargers or otherwise do not meet the requirements of this paragraph.)</p> <div id="p-122.29(d)(1)"> <p class="indent-2" data-title="122.29(d)(1)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>1<span class="paren">)</span></span> Except as provided in <a href="/current/title-40/section-122.29#p-122.29(d)(2)" class="cfr external">paragraph (d)(2)</a> of this section, any new discharger, the construction of which commenced after October 18, 1972, or new source which meets the applicable promulgated new source performance standards before the commencement of discharge, may not be subject to any more stringent new source performance standards or to any more stringent technology-based standards under section 301(b)(2) of CWA for the soonest ending of the following periods:</p> <div id="p-122.29(d)(1)(i)"> <p class="indent-3" data-title="122.29(d)(1)(i)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>i<span class="paren">)</span></span> Ten years from the date that construction is completed;</p> </div> <div id="p-122.29(d)(1)(ii)"> <p class="indent-3" data-title="122.29(d)(1)(ii)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>ii<span class="paren">)</span></span> Ten years from the date the source begins to discharge process or other nonconstruction related wastewater; or</p> </div> <div id="p-122.29(d)(1)(iii)"> <p class="indent-3" data-title="122.29(d)(1)(iii)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>iii<span class="paren">)</span></span> The period of depreciation or amortization of the facility for the purposes of section 167 or 169 (or both) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1954.</p> </div> </div> <div id="p-122.29(d)(2)"> <p class="indent-2" data-title="122.29(d)(2)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>2<span class="paren">)</span></span> The protection from more stringent standards of performance afforded by <a href="/current/title-40/section-122.29#p-122.29(d)(1)" class="cfr external">paragraph (d)(1)</a> of this section does not apply to:</p> <div id="p-122.29(d)(2)(i)"> <p class="indent-3" data-title="122.29(d)(2)(i)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>i<span class="paren">)</span></span> Additional or more stringent permit conditions which are not technology based; for example, conditions based on water quality standards, or toxic effluent standards or prohibitions under section 307(a) of CWA; or</p> </div> <div id="p-122.29(d)(2)(ii)"> <p class="indent-3" data-title="122.29(d)(2)(ii)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>ii<span class="paren">)</span></span> Additional permit conditions in accordance with <a href="/current/title-40/section-125.3" class="cfr external">§ 125.3</a> controlling toxic pollutants or hazardous substances which are not controlled by new source performance standards. This includes permit conditions controlling pollutants other than those identified as toxic pollutants or hazardous substances when control of these pollutants has been specifically identified as the method to control the toxic pollutants or hazardous substances.</p> </div> </div> <div id="p-122.29(d)(3)"> <p class="indent-2" data-title="122.29(d)(3)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>3<span class="paren">)</span></span> When an NPDES permit issued to a source with a “protection period” under <a href="/current/title-40/section-122.29#p-122.29(d)(1)" class="cfr external">paragraph (d)(1)</a> of this section will expire on or after the expiration of the protection period, that permit shall require the owner or operator of the source to comply with the requirements of section 301 and any other then applicable requirements of CWA immediately upon the expiration of the protection period. No additional period for achieving compliance with these requirements may be allowed except when necessary to achieve compliance with requirements promulgated less than 3 years before the expiration of the protection period.</p> </div> <div id="p-122.29(d)(4)"> <p class="indent-2" data-title="122.29(d)(4)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>4<span class="paren">)</span></span> The owner or operator of a new source, a new discharger which commenced discharge after August 13, 1979, or a recommencing discharger shall install and have in operating condition, and shall “start-up” all pollution control equipment required to meet the conditions of its permits before beginning to discharge. Within the shortest feasible time (not to exceed 90 days), the owner or operator must meet all permit conditions. The requirements of this paragraph do not apply if the owner or operator is issued a permit containing a compliance schedule under <a href="/current/title-40/section-122.47#p-122.47(a)(2)" class="cfr external">§ 122.47(a)(2)</a>.</p> </div> <div id="p-122.29(d)(5)"><p class="indent-2" data-title="122.29(d)(5)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>5<span class="paren">)</span></span> After the effective date of new source performance standards, it shall be unlawful for any owner or operator of any new source to operate the source in violation of those standards applicable to the source.</p></div> </div> <p class="citation">[<a href="https://www.federalregister.gov/citation/48-FR-14153" class="fr-reference" data-reference="48 FR 14153">48 FR 14153</a>, Apr. 1, 1983, as amended at <a href="https://www.federalregister.gov/citation/49-FR-38048" class="fr-reference" data-reference="49 FR 38048">49 FR 38048</a>, Sept. 26, 1984; <a href="https://www.federalregister.gov/citation/50-FR-4514" class="fr-reference" data-reference="50 FR 4514">50 FR 4514</a>, Jan. 31, 1985; <a href="https://www.federalregister.gov/citation/50-FR-6941" class="fr-reference" data-reference="50 FR 6941">50 FR 6941</a>, Feb. 19, 1985; <a href="https://www.federalregister.gov/citation/65-FR-30908" class="fr-reference" data-reference="65 FR 30908">65 FR 30908</a>, May 15, 2000] </p> </div> <div class="section" id="122.30"> <h4 data-hierarchy-metadata='{"path":"/current/title-40/section-122.30","citation":"40 CFR 122.30"}'>§ 122.30 What are the objectives of the storm water regulations for small MS4s?</h4> <div id="p-122.30(a)"> <p class="indent-1" data-title="122.30(a)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>a<span class="paren">)</span></span> Sections <a href="/current/title-40/section-122.30" class="cfr external">122.30</a> through 122.37 are written in a “readable regulation” format that includes both rule requirements and EPA guidance that is not legally binding. EPA has clearly distinguished its recommended guidance from the rule requirements by putting the guidance in a separate paragraph headed by the word “guidance”.</p> </div> <div id="p-122.30(b)"> <p class="indent-1" data-title="122.30(b)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>b<span class="paren">)</span></span> Under the statutory mandate in section 402(p)(6) of the Clean Water Act, the purpose of this portion of the storm water program is to designate additional sources that need to be regulated to protect water quality and to establish a comprehensive storm water program to regulate these sources. (Because the storm water program is part of the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Program, you should also refer to <a href="/current/title-40/section-122.1" class="cfr external">§ 122.1</a> which addresses the broader purpose of the NPDES program.)</p> </div> <div id="p-122.30(c)"> <p class="indent-1" data-title="122.30(c)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>c<span class="paren">)</span></span> Storm water runoff continues to harm the nation's waters. Runoff from lands modified by human activities can harm surface water resources in several ways including by changing natural hydrologic patterns and by elevating pollutant concentrations and loadings. Storm water runoff may contain or mobilize high levels of contaminants, such as sediment, suspended solids, nutrients, heavy metals, pathogens, toxins, oxygen-demanding substances, and floatables.</p> </div> <div id="p-122.30(d)"><p class="indent-1" data-title="122.30(d)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>d<span class="paren">)</span></span> EPA strongly encourages partnerships and the watershed approach as the management framework for efficiently, effectively, and consistently protecting and restoring aquatic ecosystems and protecting public health.</p></div> <p class="citation">[<a href="https://www.federalregister.gov/citation/64-FR-68842" class="fr-reference" data-reference="64 FR 68842">64 FR 68842</a>, Dec. 8, 1999] </p> </div> <div class="section" id="122.31"> <h4 data-hierarchy-metadata='{"path":"/current/title-40/section-122.31","citation":"40 CFR 122.31"}'>§ 122.31 As a Tribe, what is my role under the NPDES storm water program?</h4> <p>As a Tribe you may:</p> <div id="p-122.31(a)"> <p class="indent-1" data-title="122.31(a)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>a<span class="paren">)</span></span> Be authorized to operate the NPDES program including the storm water program, after EPA determines that you are eligible for treatment in the same manner as a State under <a href="/current/title-40/section-123.31" class="cfr external">§§ 123.31</a> through <a href="/current/title-40/section-123.34" class="cfr external">123.34 of this chapter</a>. (If you do not have an authorized NPDES program, EPA implements the program for discharges on your reservation as well as other Indian country, generally.);</p> </div> <div id="p-122.31(b)"> <p class="indent-1" data-title="122.31(b)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>b<span class="paren">)</span></span> Be classified as an owner of a regulated small MS4, as defined in <a href="/current/title-40/section-122.32" class="cfr external">§ 122.32</a>. (Designation of your Tribe as an owner of a small MS4 for purposes of this part is an approach that is consistent with EPA's 1984 Indian Policy of operating on a government-to-government basis with EPA looking to Tribes as the lead governmental authorities to address environmental issues on their reservations as appropriate. If you operate a separate storm sewer system that meets the definition of a regulated small MS4, you are subject to the requirements under <a href="/current/title-40/section-122.33" class="cfr external">§§ 122.33</a> through <a href="/current/title-40/section-122.35" class="cfr external">122.35</a>. If you are not designated as a regulated small MS4, you may ask EPA to designate you as such for the purposes of this part.); or</p> </div> <div id="p-122.31(c)"><p class="indent-1" data-title="122.31(c)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>c<span class="paren">)</span></span> Be a discharger of storm water associated with industrial activity or small construction activity under <a href="/current/title-40/section-122.26#p-122.26(b)(14)" class="cfr external">§§ 122.26(b)(14)</a> or <a href="/current/title-40/section-122.26#p-122.26(b)(15)" class="cfr external">(b)(15)</a>, in which case you must meet the applicable requirements. Within Indian country, the NPDES permitting authority is generally EPA, unless you are authorized to administer the NPDES program.</p></div> <p class="citation">[<a href="https://www.federalregister.gov/citation/64-FR-68842" class="fr-reference" data-reference="64 FR 68842">64 FR 68842</a>, Dec. 8, 1999] </p> </div> <div class="section" id="122.32"> <h4 data-hierarchy-metadata='{"path":"/current/title-40/section-122.32","citation":"40 CFR 122.32"}'>§ 122.32 As an operator of a small MS4, am I regulated under the NPDES storm water program?</h4> <div id="p-122.32(a)"> <p class="indent-1" data-title="122.32(a)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>a<span class="paren">)</span></span> Unless you qualify for a waiver under <a href="/current/title-40/section-122.32#p-122.32(c)" class="cfr external">paragraph (c)</a> of this section, you are regulated if you operate a small MS4, including but not limited to systems operated by federal, State, Tribal, and local governments, including State departments of transportation; and:</p> <div id="p-122.32(a)(1)"> <p class="indent-2" data-title="122.32(a)(1)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>1<span class="paren">)</span></span> Your small MS4 is located in an urban area with a population of 50,000 or more people as determined by the latest Decennial Census by the Bureau of the Census. (If your small MS4 is not located entirely within an urban area with a population of 50,000 or more people, only the portion that is within this urban area is regulated); or</p> </div> <div id="p-122.32(a)(2)"> <p class="indent-2" data-title="122.32(a)(2)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>2<span class="paren">)</span></span> You are designated by the NPDES permitting authority, including where the designation is pursuant to <a href="/current/title-40/section-123.35#p-123.35(b)(3)" class="cfr external">§§ 123.35(b)(3)</a> and <a href="/current/title-40/section-123.35#p-123.35(b)(4)" class="cfr external">(b)(4) of this chapter</a>, or is based upon a petition under <a href="/current/title-40/section-122.26#p-122.26(f)" class="cfr external">§ 122.26(f)</a>.</p> </div> </div> <div id="p-122.32(b)"> <p class="indent-1" data-title="122.32(b)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>b<span class="paren">)</span></span> You may be the subject of a petition to the NPDES permitting authority to require an NPDES permit for your discharge of storm water. If the NPDES permitting authority determines that you need a permit, you are required to comply with <a href="/current/title-40/section-122.33" class="cfr external">§§ 122.33</a> through <a href="/current/title-40/section-122.35" class="cfr external">122.35</a>.</p> </div> <div id="p-122.32(c)"> <p class="indent-1" data-title="122.32(c)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>c<span class="paren">)</span></span> The NPDES permitting authority may waive the requirements otherwise applicable to you if you meet the criteria of <a href="/current/title-40/section-122.32#p-122.32(d)" class="cfr external">paragraph (d)</a> or <a href="/current/title-40/section-122.32#p-122.32(e)" class="cfr external">(e)</a> of this section. If you receive a waiver under this section, you may subsequently be required to seek coverage under an NPDES permit in accordance with <a href="/current/title-40/section-122.33#p-122.33(a)" class="cfr external">§ 122.33(a)</a> if circumstances change. (See also <a href="/current/title-40/section-123.35#p-123.35(b)" class="cfr external">§ 123.35(b) of this chapter</a>.)</p> </div> <div id="p-122.32(d)"> <p class="indent-1" data-title="122.32(d)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>d<span class="paren">)</span></span> The NPDES permitting authority may waive permit coverage if your MS4 serves a population of less than 1,000 within the urban area identified in <a href="/current/title-40/section-122.32#p-122.32(a)(1)" class="cfr external">paragraph (a)(1)</a> of this section and you meet the following criteria:</p> <div id="p-122.32(d)(1)"> <p class="indent-2" data-title="122.32(d)(1)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>1<span class="paren">)</span></span> Your system is not contributing substantially to the pollutant loadings of a physically interconnected MS4 that is regulated by the NPDES storm water program (see <a href="/current/title-40/section-123.35#p-123.35(b)(4)" class="cfr external">§ 123.35(b)(4) of this chapter</a>); and</p> </div> <div id="p-122.32(d)(2)"> <p class="indent-2" data-title="122.32(d)(2)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>2<span class="paren">)</span></span> If you discharge any pollutant(s) that have been identified as a cause of impairment of any water body to which you discharge, storm water controls are not needed based on wasteload allocations that are part of an EPA approved or established “total maximum daily load” (TMDL) that addresses the pollutant(s) of concern.</p> </div> </div> <div id="p-122.32(e)"> <p class="indent-1" data-title="122.32(e)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>e<span class="paren">)</span></span> The NPDES permitting authority may waive permit coverage if your MS4 serves a population under 10,000 and you meet the following criteria:</p> <div id="p-122.32(e)(1)"> <p class="indent-2" data-title="122.32(e)(1)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>1<span class="paren">)</span></span> The permitting authority has evaluated all waters of the U.S., including small streams, tributaries, lakes, and ponds, that receive a discharge from your MS4;</p> </div> <div id="p-122.32(e)(2)"> <p class="indent-2" data-title="122.32(e)(2)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>2<span class="paren">)</span></span> For all such waters, the permitting authority has determined that storm water controls are not needed based on wasteload allocations that are part of an EPA approved or established TMDL that addresses the pollutant(s) of concern or, if a TMDL has not been developed or approved, an equivalent analysis that determines sources and allocations for the pollutant(s) of concern;</p> </div> <div id="p-122.32(e)(3)"> <p class="indent-2" data-title="122.32(e)(3)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>3<span class="paren">)</span></span> For the purpose of this <a href="/current/title-40/section-122.32#p-122.32(e)" class="cfr external">paragraph (e)</a>, the pollutant(s) of concern include biochemical oxygen demand (BOD), sediment or a parameter that addresses sediment (such as total suspended solids, turbidity or siltation), pathogens, oil and grease, and any pollutant that has been identified as a cause of impairment of any water body that will receive a discharge from your MS4; and</p> </div> <div id="p-122.32(e)(4)"><p class="indent-2" data-title="122.32(e)(4)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>4<span class="paren">)</span></span> The permitting authority has determined that future discharges from your MS4 do not have the potential to result in exceedances of water quality standards, including impairment of designated uses, or other significant water quality impacts, including habitat and biological impacts.</p></div> </div> <p class="citation">[<a href="https://www.federalregister.gov/citation/64-FR-68842" class="fr-reference" data-reference="64 FR 68842">64 FR 68842</a>, Dec. 8, 1999, as amended at <a href="https://www.federalregister.gov/citation/88-FR-37999" class="fr-reference" data-reference="88 FR 37999">88 FR 37999</a>, June 12, 2023] </p> </div> <div class="section" id="122.33"> <h4 data-hierarchy-metadata='{"path":"/current/title-40/section-122.33","citation":"40 CFR 122.33"}'>§ 122.33 Requirements for obtaining permit coverage for regulated small MS4s.</h4> <div id="p-122.33(a)"> <p class="indent-1" data-title="122.33(a)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>a<span class="paren">)</span></span> The operator of any regulated small MS4 under <a href="/current/title-40/section-122.32" class="cfr external">§ 122.32</a> must seek coverage under an NPDES permit issued by the applicable NPDES permitting authority. If the small MS4 is located in an NPDES authorized State, Tribe, or Territory, then that State, Tribe, or Territory is the NPDES permitting authority. Otherwise, the NPDES permitting authority is the EPA Regional Office for the Region where the small MS4 is located.</p> </div> <div id="p-122.33(b)"> <p class="indent-1" data-title="122.33(b)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>b<span class="paren">)</span></span> The operator of any regulated small MS4 must seek authorization to discharge under a general or individual NPDES permit, as follows:</p> <div id="p-122.33(b)(1)"> <p class="indent-2" data-title="122.33(b)(1)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>1<span class="paren">)</span></span> <em class="paragraph-heading">General permit.</em> </p> <div id="p-122.33(b)(1)(i)"> <p class="indent-3" data-title="122.33(b)(1)(i)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>i<span class="paren">)</span></span> If seeking coverage under a general permit issued by the NPDES permitting authority in accordance with <a href="/current/title-40/section-122.28#p-122.28(d)(1)" class="cfr external">§ 122.28(d)(1)</a>, the small MS4 operator must submit a Notice of Intent (NOI) to the NPDES permitting authority consistent with <a href="/current/title-40/section-122.28#p-122.28(b)(2)" class="cfr external">§ 122.28(b)(2)</a>. The small MS4 operator may file its own NOI, or the small MS4 operator and other municipalities or governmental entities may jointly submit an NOI. If the small MS4 operator wants to share responsibilities for meeting the minimum measures with other municipalities or governmental entities, the small MS4 operator must submit an NOI that describes which minimum measures it will implement and identify the entities that will implement the other minimum measures within the area served by the MS4. The general permit will explain any other steps necessary to obtain permit authorization.</p> </div> <div id="p-122.33(b)(1)(ii)"> <p class="indent-3" data-title="122.33(b)(1)(ii)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>ii<span class="paren">)</span></span> If seeking coverage under a general permit issued by the NPDES permitting authority in accordance with <a href="/current/title-40/section-122.28#p-122.28(d)(2)" class="cfr external">§ 122.28(d)(2)</a>, the small MS4 operator must submit an NOI to the Director consisting of the minimum required information in <a href="/current/title-40/section-122.28#p-122.28(b)(2)(ii)" class="cfr external">§ 122.28(b)(2)(ii)</a>, and any other information the Director identifies as necessary to establish additional terms and conditions that satisfy the permit requirements of <a href="/current/title-40/section-122.34" class="cfr external">§ 122.34</a>, such as the information required under <a href="/current/title-40/section-122.33#p-122.33(b)(2)(i)" class="cfr external">§ 122.33(b)(2)(i)</a>. The general permit will explain any other steps necessary to obtain permit authorization.</p> </div> </div> <div id="p-122.33(b)(2)"> <p class="indent-2" data-title="122.33(b)(2)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>2<span class="paren">)</span></span> <em class="paragraph-heading">Individual permit.</em> </p> <div id="p-122.33(b)(2)(i)"> <p class="indent-3" data-title="122.33(b)(2)(i)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>i<span class="paren">)</span></span> If seeking authorization to discharge under an individual permit to implement a program under <a href="/current/title-40/section-122.34" class="cfr external">§ 122.34</a>, the small MS4 operator must submit an application to the appropriate NPDES permitting authority that includes the information required under <a href="/current/title-40/section-122.21#p-122.21(f)" class="cfr external">§ 122.21(f)</a> and the following:</p> <div id="p-122.33(b)(2)(i)(A)"> <p class="indent-4" data-title="122.33(b)(2)(i)(A)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>A<span class="paren">)</span></span> The best management practices (BMPs) that the small MS4 operator or another entity proposes to implement for each of the storm water minimum control measures described in <a href="/current/title-40/section-122.34#p-122.34(b)(1)" class="cfr external">§ 122.34(b)(1)</a> through <a href="/current/title-40/section-122.34#p-122.34(b)(6)" class="cfr external">(6)</a>;</p> </div> <div id="p-122.33(b)(2)(i)(B)"> <p class="indent-4" data-title="122.33(b)(2)(i)(B)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>B<span class="paren">)</span></span> The proposed measurable goals for each of the BMPs including, as appropriate, the months and years in which the small MS4 operator proposes to undertake required actions, including interim milestones and the frequency of the action;</p> </div> <div id="p-122.33(b)(2)(i)(C)"> <p class="indent-4" data-title="122.33(b)(2)(i)(C)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>C<span class="paren">)</span></span> The person or persons responsible for implementing or coordinating the storm water management program;</p> </div> <div id="p-122.33(b)(2)(i)(D)"> <p class="indent-4" data-title="122.33(b)(2)(i)(D)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>D<span class="paren">)</span></span> An estimate of square mileage served by the small MS4;</p> </div> <div id="p-122.33(b)(2)(i)(E)"> <p class="indent-4" data-title="122.33(b)(2)(i)(E)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>E<span class="paren">)</span></span> Any additional information that the NPDES permitting authority requests; and</p> </div> <div id="p-122.33(b)(2)(i)(F)"> <p class="indent-4" data-title="122.33(b)(2)(i)(F)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>F<span class="paren">)</span></span> A storm sewer map that satisfies the requirement of <a href="/current/title-40/section-122.34#p-122.34(b)(3)(i)" class="cfr external">§ 122.34(b)(3)(i)</a> satisfies the map requirement in <a href="/current/title-40/section-122.21#p-122.21(f)(7)" class="cfr external">§ 122.21(f)(7)</a>.</p> </div> </div> <div id="p-122.33(b)(2)(ii)"> <p class="indent-3" data-title="122.33(b)(2)(ii)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>ii<span class="paren">)</span></span> If seeking authorization to discharge under an individual permit to implement a program that is different from the program under <a href="/current/title-40/section-122.34" class="cfr external">§ 122.34</a>, the small MS4 operator must comply with the permit application requirements in <a href="/current/title-40/section-122.26#p-122.26(d)" class="cfr external">§ 122.26(d)</a>. The small MS4 operator must submit both parts of the application requirements in <a href="/current/title-40/section-122.26#p-122.26(d)(1)" class="cfr external">§ 122.26(d)(1)</a> and <a href="/current/title-40/section-122.26#p-122.26(d)(2)" class="cfr external">(2)</a>. The small MS4 operator must submit the application at least 180 days before the expiration of the small MS4 operator's existing permit. Information required by <a href="/current/title-40/section-122.26#p-122.26(d)(1)(ii)" class="cfr external">§ 122.26(d)(1)(ii)</a> and <a href="/current/title-40/section-122.26#p-122.26(d)(2)" class="cfr external">(d)(2)</a> regarding its legal authority is not required, unless the small MS4 operator intends for the permit writer to take such information into account when developing other permit conditions.</p> </div> <div id="p-122.33(b)(2)(iii)"> <p class="indent-3" data-title="122.33(b)(2)(iii)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>iii<span class="paren">)</span></span> If allowed by your NPDES permitting authority, the small MS4 operator and another regulated entity may jointly apply under either <a href="/current/title-40/section-122.33#p-122.33(b)(2)(i)" class="cfr external">paragraph (b)(2)(i)</a> or <a href="/current/title-40/section-122.33#p-122.33(b)(2)(ii)" class="cfr external">(ii)</a> of this section to be co-permittees under an individual permit.</p> </div> </div> <div id="p-122.33(b)(3)"> <p class="indent-2" data-title="122.33(b)(3)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>3<span class="paren">)</span></span> <em class="paragraph-heading">Co-permittee alternative.</em> If the regulated small MS4 is in the same urban area as a medium or large MS4 with an NPDES storm water permit and that other MS4 is willing to have the small MS4 operator participate in its storm water program, the parties may jointly seek a modification of the other MS4 permit to include the small MS4 operator as a limited co-permittee. As a limited co-permittee, the small MS4 operator will be responsible for compliance with the permit's conditions applicable to its jurisdiction. If the small MS4 operator chooses this option it must comply with the permit application requirements of <a href="/current/title-40/section-122.26" class="cfr external">§ 122.26</a>, rather than the requirements of <a href="/current/title-40/section-122.33#p-122.33(b)(2)(i)" class="cfr external">paragraph (b)(2)(i)</a> of this section. The small MS4 operator does not need to comply with the specific application requirements of <a href="/current/title-40/section-122.26#p-122.26(d)(1)(iii)" class="cfr external">§ 122.26(d)(1)(iii)</a> and <a href="/current/title-40/section-122.26#p-122.26(d)(1)(iv)" class="cfr external">(iv)</a> and <a href="/current/title-40/section-122.26#p-122.26(d)(2)(iii)" class="cfr external">(d)(2)(iii)</a> (discharge characterization). The small MS4 operator may satisfy the requirements in <a href="/current/title-40/section-122.26#p-122.26(d)(1)(v)" class="cfr external">§ 122.26(d)(1)(v)</a> and <a href="/current/title-40/section-122.26#p-122.26(d)(2)(iv)" class="cfr external">(d)(2)(iv)</a> (identification of a management program) by referring to the other MS4's storm water management program.</p> </div> <div id="p-122.33(b)(4)"> <p class="indent-2" data-title="122.33(b)(4)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>4<span class="paren">)</span></span> <em class="paragraph-heading">Guidance for <a href="/current/title-40/section-122.33#p-122.33(b)(3)" class="cfr external">paragraph (b)(3)</a> of this section.</em> In referencing the other MS4 operator's storm water management program, the small MS4 operator should briefly describe how the existing program will address discharges from the small MS4 or would need to be supplemented in order to adequately address the discharges. The small MS4 operator should also explain its role in coordinating storm water pollutant control activities in the MS4, and detail the resources available to the small MS4 operator to accomplish the program.</p> </div> </div> <div id="p-122.33(c)"><p class="indent-1" data-title="122.33(c)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>c<span class="paren">)</span></span> If the regulated small MS4 is designated under <a href="/current/title-40/section-122.32#p-122.32(a)(2)" class="cfr external">§ 122.32(a)(2)</a>, the small MS4 operator must apply for coverage under an NPDES permit, or apply for a modification of an existing NPDES permit under <a href="/current/title-40/section-122.33#p-122.33(b)(3)" class="cfr external">paragraph (b)(3)</a> of this section, within 180 days of notice of such designation, unless the NPDES permitting authority grants a later date.</p></div> <p class="citation">[<a href="https://www.federalregister.gov/citation/81-FR-89348" class="fr-reference" data-reference="81 FR 89348">81 FR 89348</a>, Dec. 9, 2016, as amended at <a href="https://www.federalregister.gov/citation/88-FR-37999" class="fr-reference" data-reference="88 FR 37999">88 FR 37999</a>, June 12, 2023] </p> </div> <div class="section" id="122.34"> <h4 data-hierarchy-metadata='{"path":"/current/title-40/section-122.34","citation":"40 CFR 122.34"}'>§ 122.34 Permit requirements for regulated small MS4 permits.</h4> <div id="p-122.34(a)"> <p class="indent-1" data-title="122.34(a)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>a<span class="paren">)</span></span> <em class="paragraph-heading">General requirements.</em> For any permit issued to a regulated small MS4, the NPDES permitting authority must include permit terms and conditions to reduce the discharge of pollutants from the MS4 to the maximum extent practicable (MEP), to protect water quality, and to satisfy the appropriate water quality requirements of the Clean Water Act. Terms and conditions that satisfy the requirements of this section must be expressed in clear, specific, and measurable terms. Such terms and conditions may include narrative, numeric, or other types of requirements (<em>e.g.,</em> implementation of specific tasks or best management practices (BMPs), BMP design requirements, performance requirements, adaptive management requirements, schedules for implementation and maintenance, and frequency of actions).</p> <div id="p-122.34(a)(1)"> <p class="indent-2" data-title="122.34(a)(1)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>1<span class="paren">)</span></span> For permits providing coverage to any small MS4s for the first time, the NPDES permitting authority may specify a time period of up to 5 years from the date of permit issuance for the permittee to fully comply with the conditions of the permit and to implement necessary BMPs.</p> </div> <div id="p-122.34(a)(2)"> <p class="indent-2" data-title="122.34(a)(2)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>2<span class="paren">)</span></span> For each successive permit, the NPDES permitting authority must include terms and conditions that meet the requirements of this section based on its evaluation of the current permit requirements, record of permittee compliance and program implementation progress, current water quality conditions, and other relevant information.</p> </div> </div> <div id="p-122.34(b)"> <p class="indent-1" data-title="122.34(b)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>b<span class="paren">)</span></span> <em class="paragraph-heading">Minimum control measures.</em> The permit must include requirements that ensure the permittee implements, or continues to implement, the minimum control measures in <a href="/current/title-40/section-122.34#p-122.34(b)(1)" class="cfr external">paragraphs (b)(1)</a> through <a href="/current/title-40/section-122.34#p-122.34(b)(6)" class="cfr external">(6)</a> of this section during the permit term. The permit must also require a written storm water management program document or documents that, at a minimum, describes in detail how the permittee intends to comply with the permit's requirements for each minimum control measure.</p> <div id="p-122.34(b)(1)"> <p class="indent-2" data-title="122.34(b)(1)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>1<span class="paren">)</span></span> <em class="paragraph-heading">Public education and outreach on storm water impacts.</em> </p> <div id="p-122.34(b)(1)(i)"> <p class="indent-3" data-title="122.34(b)(1)(i)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>i<span class="paren">)</span></span> The permit must identify the minimum elements and require implementation of a public education program to distribute educational materials to the community or conduct equivalent outreach activities about the impacts of storm water discharges on water bodies and the steps that the public can take to reduce pollutants in storm water runoff.</p> </div> <div id="p-122.34(b)(1)(ii)"> <p class="indent-3" data-title="122.34(b)(1)(ii)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>ii<span class="paren">)</span></span> Guidance for NPDES permitting authorities and regulated small MS4s: The permittee may use storm water educational materials provided by the State, Tribe, EPA, environmental, public interest or trade organizations, or other MS4s. The public education program should inform individuals and households about the steps they can take to reduce storm water pollution, such as ensuring proper septic system maintenance, ensuring the proper use and disposal of landscape and garden chemicals including fertilizers and pesticides, protecting and restoring riparian vegetation, and properly disposing of used motor oil or household hazardous wastes. EPA recommends that the program inform individuals and groups how to become involved in local stream and beach restoration activities as well as activities that are coordinated by youth service and conservation corps or other citizen groups. EPA recommends that the permit require the permittee to tailor the public education program, using a mix of locally appropriate strategies, to target specific audiences and communities. Examples of strategies include distributing brochures or fact sheets, sponsoring speaking engagements before community groups, providing public service announcements, implementing educational programs targeted at school age children, and conducting community-based projects such as storm drain stenciling, and watershed and beach cleanups. In addition, EPA recommends that the permit require that some of the materials or outreach programs be directed toward targeted groups of commercial, industrial, and institutional entities likely to have significant storm water impacts. For example, providing information to restaurants on the impact of grease clogging storm drains and to garages on the impact of oil discharges. The permit should encourage the permittee to tailor the outreach program to address the viewpoints and concerns of all communities, particularly minority and disadvantaged communities, as well as any special concerns relating to children.</p> </div> </div> <div id="p-122.34(b)(2)"> <p class="indent-2" data-title="122.34(b)(2)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>2<span class="paren">)</span></span> <em class="paragraph-heading">Public involvement/participation.</em> </p> <div id="p-122.34(b)(2)(i)"> <p class="indent-3" data-title="122.34(b)(2)(i)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>i<span class="paren">)</span></span> The permit must identify the minimum elements and require implementation of a public involvement/participation program that complies with State, Tribal, and local public notice requirements.</p> </div> <div id="p-122.34(b)(2)(ii)"> <p class="indent-3" data-title="122.34(b)(2)(ii)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>ii<span class="paren">)</span></span> Guidance for NPDES permitting authorities and regulated small MS4s: EPA recommends that the permit include provisions addressing the need for the public to be included in developing, implementing, and reviewing the storm water management program and that the public participation process should make efforts to reach out and engage all economic and ethnic groups. Opportunities for members of the public to participate in program development and implementation include serving as citizen representatives on a local storm water management panel, attending public hearings, working as citizen volunteers to educate other individuals about the program, assisting in program coordination with other pre-existing programs, or participating in volunteer monitoring efforts. (Citizens should obtain approval where necessary for lawful access to monitoring sites.)</p> </div> </div> <div id="p-122.34(b)(3)"> <p class="indent-2" data-title="122.34(b)(3)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>3<span class="paren">)</span></span> <em class="paragraph-heading">Illicit discharge detection and elimination.</em> </p> <div id="p-122.34(b)(3)(i)"> <p class="indent-3" data-title="122.34(b)(3)(i)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>i<span class="paren">)</span></span> The permit must identify the minimum elements and require the development, implementation, and enforcement of a program to detect and eliminate illicit discharges (as defined at <a href="/current/title-40/section-122.26#p-122.26(b)(2)" class="cfr external">§ 122.26(b)(2)</a>) into the small MS4. At a minimum, the permit must require the permittee to:</p> <div id="p-122.34(b)(3)(i)(A)"> <p class="indent-4" data-title="122.34(b)(3)(i)(A)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>A<span class="paren">)</span></span> Develop, if not already completed, a storm sewer system map, showing the location of all outfalls and the names and location of all waters of the United States that receive discharges from those outfalls;</p> </div> <div id="p-122.34(b)(3)(i)(B)"> <p class="indent-4" data-title="122.34(b)(3)(i)(B)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>B<span class="paren">)</span></span> To the extent allowable under State, Tribal or local law, effectively prohibit, through ordinance, or other regulatory mechanism, non-storm water discharges into the storm sewer system and implement appropriate enforcement procedures and actions;</p> </div> <div id="p-122.34(b)(3)(i)(C)"> <p class="indent-4" data-title="122.34(b)(3)(i)(C)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>C<span class="paren">)</span></span> Develop and implement a plan to detect and address non-storm water discharges, including illegal dumping, to the system; and</p> </div> <div id="p-122.34(b)(3)(i)(D)"> <p class="indent-4" data-title="122.34(b)(3)(i)(D)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>D<span class="paren">)</span></span> Inform public employees, businesses, and the general public of hazards associated with illegal discharges and improper disposal of waste.</p> </div> </div> <div id="p-122.34(b)(3)(ii)"> <p class="indent-3" data-title="122.34(b)(3)(ii)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>ii<span class="paren">)</span></span> The permit must also require the permittee to address the following categories of non-storm water discharges or flows (<em>i.e.,</em> illicit discharges) only if the permittee identifies them as a significant contributor of pollutants to the small MS4: Water line flushing, landscape irrigation, diverted stream flows, rising ground waters, uncontaminated ground water infiltration (as defined at <a href="/current/title-40/section-35.2005#p-35.2005(b)(20)" class="cfr external">40 CFR 35.2005(b)(20)</a>), uncontaminated pumped ground water, discharges from potable water sources, foundation drains, air conditioning condensation, irrigation water, springs, water from crawl space pumps, footing drains, lawn watering, individual residential car washing, flows from riparian habitats and wetlands, dechlorinated swimming pool discharges, and street wash water (discharges or flows from firefighting activities are excluded from the effective prohibition against non-storm water and need only be addressed where they are identified as significant sources of pollutants to waters of the United States).</p> </div> <div id="p-122.34(b)(3)(iii)"> <p class="indent-3" data-title="122.34(b)(3)(iii)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>iii<span class="paren">)</span></span> Guidance for NPDES permitting authorities and regulated small MS4s: EPA recommends that the permit require the plan to detect and address illicit discharges include the following four components: Procedures for locating priority areas likely to have illicit discharges; procedures for tracing the source of an illicit discharge; procedures for removing the source of the discharge; and procedures for program evaluation and assessment. EPA recommends that the permit require the permittee to visually screen outfalls during dry weather and conduct field tests of selected pollutants as part of the procedures for locating priority areas. Illicit discharge education actions may include storm drain stenciling, a program to promote, publicize, and facilitate public reporting of illicit connections or discharges, and distribution of outreach materials.</p> </div> </div> <div id="p-122.34(b)(4)"> <p class="indent-2" data-title="122.34(b)(4)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>4<span class="paren">)</span></span> <em class="paragraph-heading">Construction site storm water runoff control.</em> </p> <div id="p-122.34(b)(4)(i)"> <p class="indent-3" data-title="122.34(b)(4)(i)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>i<span class="paren">)</span></span> The permit must identify the minimum elements and require the development, implementation, and enforcement of a program to reduce pollutants in any storm water runoff to the small MS4 from construction activities that result in a land disturbance of greater than or equal to one acre. Reduction of storm water discharges from construction activity disturbing less than one acre must be included in the program if that construction activity is part of a larger common plan of development or sale that would disturb one acre or more. If the Director waives requirements for storm water discharges associated with small construction activity in accordance with <a href="/current/title-40/section-122.26#p-122.26(b)(15)(i)" class="cfr external">§ 122.26(b)(15)(i)</a>, the permittee is not required to develop, implement, and/or enforce a program to reduce pollutant discharges from such sites. At a minimum, the permit must require the permittee to develop and implement:</p> <div id="p-122.34(b)(4)(i)(A)"> <p class="indent-4" data-title="122.34(b)(4)(i)(A)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>A<span class="paren">)</span></span> An ordinance or other regulatory mechanism to require erosion and sediment controls, as well as sanctions to ensure compliance, to the extent allowable under State, Tribal, or local law;</p> </div> <div id="p-122.34(b)(4)(i)(B)"> <p class="indent-4" data-title="122.34(b)(4)(i)(B)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>B<span class="paren">)</span></span> Requirements for construction site operators to implement appropriate erosion and sediment control best management practices;</p> </div> <div id="p-122.34(b)(4)(i)(C)"> <p class="indent-4" data-title="122.34(b)(4)(i)(C)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>C<span class="paren">)</span></span> Requirements for construction site operators to control waste such as discarded building materials, concrete truck washout, chemicals, litter, and sanitary waste at the construction site that may cause adverse impacts to water quality;</p> </div> <div id="p-122.34(b)(4)(i)(D)"> <p class="indent-4" data-title="122.34(b)(4)(i)(D)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>D<span class="paren">)</span></span> Procedures for site plan review which incorporate consideration of potential water quality impacts;</p> </div> <div id="p-122.34(b)(4)(i)(E)"> <p class="indent-4" data-title="122.34(b)(4)(i)(E)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>E<span class="paren">)</span></span> Procedures for receipt and consideration of information submitted by the public, and</p> </div> <div id="p-122.34(b)(4)(i)(F)"> <p class="indent-4" data-title="122.34(b)(4)(i)(F)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>F<span class="paren">)</span></span> Procedures for site inspection and enforcement of control measures.</p> </div> </div> <div id="p-122.34(b)(4)(ii)"> <p class="indent-3" data-title="122.34(b)(4)(ii)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>ii<span class="paren">)</span></span> Guidance for NPDES permitting authorities and regulated small MS4s: Examples of sanctions to ensure compliance include non-monetary penalties, fines, bonding requirements and/or permit denials for non-compliance. EPA recommends that the procedures for site plan review include the review of individual pre-construction site plans to ensure consistency with local sediment and erosion control requirements. Procedures for site inspections and enforcement of control measures could include steps to identify priority sites for inspection and enforcement based on the nature of the construction activity, topography, and the characteristics of soils and receiving water quality. EPA also recommends that the permit require the permittee to provide appropriate educational and training measures for construction site operators, and require storm water pollution prevention plans for construction sites within the MS4's jurisdiction that discharge into the system. See <a href="/current/title-40/section-122.44#p-122.44(s)" class="cfr external">§ 122.44(s)</a> (NPDES permitting authorities' option to incorporate qualifying State, Tribal and local erosion and sediment control programs into NPDES permits for storm water discharges from construction sites). Also see <a href="/current/title-40/section-122.35#p-122.35(b)" class="cfr external">§ 122.35(b)</a> (The NPDES permitting authority may recognize that another government entity, including the NPDES permitting authority, may be responsible for implementing one or more of the minimum measures on the permittee's behalf).</p> </div> </div> <div id="p-122.34(b)(5)"> <p class="indent-2" data-title="122.34(b)(5)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>5<span class="paren">)</span></span> <em class="paragraph-heading">Post-construction storm water management in new development and redevelopment.</em> </p> <div id="p-122.34(b)(5)(i)"> <p class="indent-3" data-title="122.34(b)(5)(i)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>i<span class="paren">)</span></span> The permit must identify the minimum elements and require the development, implementation, and enforcement of a program to address storm water runoff from new development and redevelopment projects that disturb greater than or equal to one acre, including projects less than one acre that are part of a larger common plan of development or sale, that discharge into the small MS4. The permit must ensure that controls are in place that would prevent or minimize water quality impacts. At a minimum, the permit must require the permittee to:</p> <div id="p-122.34(b)(5)(i)(A)"> <p class="indent-4" data-title="122.34(b)(5)(i)(A)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>A<span class="paren">)</span></span> Develop and implement strategies which include a combination of structural and/or non-structural best management practices (BMPs) appropriate for the community;</p> </div> <div id="p-122.34(b)(5)(i)(B)"> <p class="indent-4" data-title="122.34(b)(5)(i)(B)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>B<span class="paren">)</span></span> Use an ordinance or other regulatory mechanism to address post-construction runoff from new development and redevelopment projects to the extent allowable under State, Tribal or local law; and</p> </div> <div id="p-122.34(b)(5)(i)(C)"> <p class="indent-4" data-title="122.34(b)(5)(i)(C)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>C<span class="paren">)</span></span> Ensure adequate long-term operation and maintenance of BMPs.</p> </div> </div> <div id="p-122.34(b)(5)(ii)"> <p class="indent-3" data-title="122.34(b)(5)(ii)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>ii<span class="paren">)</span></span> Guidance for NPDES permitting authorities and regulated small MS4s: If water quality impacts are considered from the beginning stages of a project, new development and potentially redevelopment provide more opportunities for water quality protection. EPA recommends that the permit ensure that BMPs included in the program: Be appropriate for the local community; minimize water quality impacts; and attempt to maintain pre-development runoff conditions. EPA encourages the permittee to participate in locally-based watershed planning efforts which attempt to involve a diverse group of stakeholders including interested citizens. When developing a program that is consistent with this measure's intent, EPA recommends that the permit require the permittee to adopt a planning process that identifies the municipality's program goals (<em>e.g.,</em> minimize water quality impacts resulting from post-construction runoff from new development and redevelopment), implementation strategies (<em>e.g.,</em> adopt a combination of structural and/or non-structural BMPs), operation and maintenance policies and procedures, and enforcement procedures. In developing the program, the permit should also require the permittee to assess existing ordinances, policies, programs and studies that address storm water runoff quality. In addition to assessing these existing documents and programs, the permit should require the permittee to provide opportunities to the public to participate in the development of the program. Non-structural BMPs are preventative actions that involve management and source controls such as: Policies and ordinances that provide requirements and standards to direct growth to identified areas, protect sensitive areas such as wetlands and riparian areas, maintain and/or increase open space (including a dedicated funding source for open space acquisition), provide buffers along sensitive water bodies, minimize impervious surfaces, and minimize disturbance of soils and vegetation; policies or ordinances that encourage infill development in higher density urban areas, and areas with existing infrastructure; education programs for developers and the public about project designs that minimize water quality impacts; and measures such as minimization of percent impervious area after development and minimization of directly connected impervious areas. Structural BMPs include: Storage practices such as wet ponds and extended-detention outlet structures; filtration practices such as grassed swales, sand filters and filter strips; and infiltration practices such as infiltration basins and infiltration trenches. EPA recommends that the permit ensure the appropriate implementation of the structural BMPs by considering some or all of the following: Pre-construction review of BMP designs; inspections during construction to verify BMPs are built as designed; post-construction inspection and maintenance of BMPs; and penalty provisions for the noncompliance with design, construction or operation and maintenance. Storm water technologies are constantly being improved, and EPA recommends that the permit requirements be responsive to these changes, developments or improvements in control technologies.</p> </div> </div> <div id="p-122.34(b)(6)"> <p class="indent-2" data-title="122.34(b)(6)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>6<span class="paren">)</span></span> <em class="paragraph-heading">Pollution prevention/good housekeeping for municipal operations.</em> </p> <div id="p-122.34(b)(6)(i)"> <p class="indent-3" data-title="122.34(b)(6)(i)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>i<span class="paren">)</span></span> The permit must identify the minimum elements and require the development and implementation of an operation and maintenance program that includes a training component and has the ultimate goal of preventing or reducing pollutant runoff from municipal operations. Using training materials that are available from EPA, the State, Tribe, or other organizations, the program must include employee training to prevent and reduce storm water pollution from activities such as park and open space maintenance, fleet and building maintenance, new construction and land disturbances, and storm water system maintenance.</p> </div> <div id="p-122.34(b)(6)(ii)"> <p class="indent-3" data-title="122.34(b)(6)(ii)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>ii<span class="paren">)</span></span> Guidance for NPDES permitting authorities and regulated small MS4s: EPA recommends that the permit address the following: Maintenance activities, maintenance schedules, and long-term inspection procedures for structural and non-structural storm water controls to reduce floatables and other pollutants discharged from the separate storm sewers; controls for reducing or eliminating the discharge of pollutants from streets, roads, highways, municipal parking lots, maintenance and storage yards, fleet or maintenance shops with outdoor storage areas, salt/sand storage locations and snow disposal areas operated by the permittee, and waste transfer stations; procedures for properly disposing of waste removed from the separate storm sewers and areas listed above (such as dredge spoil, accumulated sediments, floatables, and other debris); and ways to ensure that new flood management projects assess the impacts on water quality and examine existing projects for incorporating additional water quality protection devices or practices. Operation and maintenance should be an integral component of all storm water management programs. This measure is intended to improve the efficiency of these programs and require new programs where necessary. Properly developed and implemented operation and maintenance programs reduce the risk of water quality problems.</p> </div> </div> </div> <div id="p-122.34(c)"> <p class="indent-1" data-title="122.34(c)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>c<span class="paren">)</span></span> <em class="paragraph-heading">Other applicable requirements.</em> As appropriate, the permit will include:</p> <div id="p-122.34(c)(1)"> <p class="indent-2" data-title="122.34(c)(1)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>1<span class="paren">)</span></span> More stringent terms and conditions, including permit requirements that modify, or are in addition to, the minimum control measures based on an approved total maximum daily load (TMDL) or equivalent analysis, or where the Director determines such terms and conditions are needed to protect water quality.</p> </div> <div id="p-122.34(c)(2)"> <p class="indent-2" data-title="122.34(c)(2)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>2<span class="paren">)</span></span> Other applicable NPDES permit requirements, standards and conditions established in the individual or general permit, developed consistent with the provisions of <a href="/current/title-40/section-122.41" class="cfr external">§§ 122.41</a> through <a href="/current/title-40/section-122.49" class="cfr external">122.49</a>.</p> </div> </div> <div id="p-122.34(d)"> <p class="indent-1" data-title="122.34(d)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>d<span class="paren">)</span></span> <em class="paragraph-heading">Evaluation and assessment requirements</em> —</p> <div id="p-122.34(d)(1)"> <p class="indent-2" data-title="122.34(d)(1)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>1<span class="paren">)</span></span> <em class="paragraph-heading">Evaluation.</em> The permit must require the permittee to evaluate compliance with the terms and conditions of the permit, including the effectiveness of the components of its storm water management program, and the status of achieving the measurable requirements in the permit.</p> <div class="note"> <div class="header">Note to paragraph (<span class="standard">d</span>)(1):</div> <p>The NPDES permitting authority may determine monitoring requirements for the permittee in accordance with State/Tribal monitoring plans appropriate to the watershed. Participation in a group monitoring program is encouraged.</p> </div> </div> <div id="p-122.34(d)(2)"> <p class="indent-2" data-title="122.34(d)(2)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>2<span class="paren">)</span></span> <em class="paragraph-heading">Recordkeeping.</em> The permit must require that the permittee keep records required by the NPDES permit for at least 3 years and submit such records to the NPDES permitting authority when specifically asked to do so. The permit must require the permittee to make records, including a written description of the storm water management program, available to the public at reasonable times during regular business hours (see <a href="/current/title-40/section-122.7" class="cfr external">§ 122.7</a> for confidentiality provision). (The permittee may assess a reasonable charge for copying. The permit may allow the permittee to require a member of the public to provide advance notice.)</p> </div> <div id="p-122.34(d)(3)"> <p class="indent-2" data-title="122.34(d)(3)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>3<span class="paren">)</span></span> <em class="paragraph-heading">Reporting.</em> Unless the permittee is relying on another entity to satisfy its NPDES permit obligations under <a href="/current/title-40/section-122.35#p-122.35(a)" class="cfr external">§ 122.35(a)</a>, the permittee must submit annual reports to the NPDES permitting authority for its first permit term. For subsequent permit terms, the permittee must submit reports in year two and four unless the NPDES permitting authority requires more frequent reports. As of December 21, 2025 or an EPA-approved alternative date (see <a href="/current/title-40/section-127.24#p-127.24(e)" class="cfr external">40 CFR 127.24(e)</a> or <a href="/current/title-40/section-127.24#p-127.24(f)" class="cfr external">(f)</a>), all reports submitted in compliance with this section must be submitted electronically by the owner, operator, or the duly authorized representative of the small MS4 to the NPDES permitting authority or initial recipient, as defined in <a href="/current/title-40/section-127.2#p-127.2(b)" class="cfr external">40 CFR 127.2(b)</a>, in compliance with this section and <a href="/current/title-40/part-3" class="cfr external">40 CFR part 3</a> (including, in all cases, subpart D to part 3), <a href="/current/title-40/section-122.22" class="cfr external">§ 122.22</a>, and <a href="/current/title-40/part-127" class="cfr external">40 CFR part 127</a>. <a href="/current/title-40/part-127" class="cfr external">40 CFR part 127</a> is not intended to undo existing requirements for electronic reporting. Prior to this date, and independent of <a href="/current/title-40/part-127" class="cfr external">40 CFR part 127</a>, the owner, operator, or the duly authorized representative of the small MS4 may be required to report electronically if specified by a particular permit or if required to do so by state law. The report must include:</p> <div id="p-122.34(d)(3)(i)"> <p class="indent-3" data-title="122.34(d)(3)(i)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>i<span class="paren">)</span></span> The status of compliance with permit terms and conditions;</p> </div> <div id="p-122.34(d)(3)(ii)"> <p class="indent-3" data-title="122.34(d)(3)(ii)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>ii<span class="paren">)</span></span> Results of information collected and analyzed, including monitoring data, if any, during the reporting period;</p> </div> <div id="p-122.34(d)(3)(iii)"> <p class="indent-3" data-title="122.34(d)(3)(iii)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>iii<span class="paren">)</span></span> A summary of the storm water activities the permittee proposes to undertake to comply with the permit during the next reporting cycle;</p> </div> <div id="p-122.34(d)(3)(iv)"> <p class="indent-3" data-title="122.34(d)(3)(iv)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>iv<span class="paren">)</span></span> Any changes made during the reporting period to the permittee's storm water management program; and</p> </div> <div id="p-122.34(d)(3)(v)"> <p class="indent-3" data-title="122.34(d)(3)(v)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>v<span class="paren">)</span></span> Notice that the permittee is relying on another governmental entity to satisfy some of the permit obligations (if applicable), consistent with <a href="/current/title-40/section-122.35#p-122.35(a)" class="cfr external">§ 122.35(a)</a>.</p> </div> </div> </div> <div id="p-122.34(e)"><p class="indent-1" data-title="122.34(e)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>e<span class="paren">)</span></span> <em class="paragraph-heading">Qualifying local program.</em> If an existing qualifying local program requires the permittee to implement one or more of the minimum control measures of <a href="/current/title-40/section-122.34#p-122.34(b)" class="cfr external">paragraph (b)</a> of this section, the NPDES permitting authority may include conditions in the NPDES permit that direct the permittee to follow that qualifying program's requirements rather than the requirements of paragraph (b). A qualifying local program is a local, State or Tribal municipal storm water management program that imposes, at a minimum, the relevant requirements of paragraph (b).</p></div> <p class="citation">[<a href="https://www.federalregister.gov/citation/81-FR-89349" class="fr-reference" data-reference="81 FR 89349">81 FR 89349</a>, Dec. 9, 2016, as amended at <a href="https://www.federalregister.gov/citation/85-FR-69196" class="fr-reference" data-reference="85 FR 69196">85 FR 69196</a>, Nov. 2, 2020] ] </p> </div> <div class="section" id="122.35"> <h4 data-hierarchy-metadata='{"path":"/current/title-40/section-122.35","citation":"40 CFR 122.35"}'>§ 122.35 May the operator of a regulated small MS4 share the responsibility to implement the minimum control measures with other entities?</h4> <div id="p-122.35(a)"> <p class="indent-1" data-title="122.35(a)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>a<span class="paren">)</span></span> The permittee may rely on another entity to satisfy its NPDES permit obligations to implement a minimum control measure if:</p> <div id="p-122.35(a)(1)"> <p class="indent-2" data-title="122.35(a)(1)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>1<span class="paren">)</span></span> The other entity, in fact, implements the control measure;</p> </div> <div id="p-122.35(a)(2)"> <p class="indent-2" data-title="122.35(a)(2)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>2<span class="paren">)</span></span> The particular control measure, or component thereof, is at least as stringent as the corresponding NPDES permit requirement; and</p> </div> <div id="p-122.35(a)(3)"> <p class="indent-2" data-title="122.35(a)(3)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>3<span class="paren">)</span></span> The other entity agrees to implement the control measure on the permittee's behalf. In the reports, the permittee must submit under <a href="/current/title-40/section-122.34#p-122.34(d)(3)" class="cfr external">§ 122.34(d)(3)</a>, the permittee must also specify that it is relying on another entity to satisfy some of the permit obligations. If the permittee is relying on another governmental entity regulated under section 122 to satisfy all of the permit obligations, including the obligation to file periodic reports required by <a href="/current/title-40/section-122.34#p-122.34(d)(3)" class="cfr external">§ 122.34(d)(3)</a>, the permittee must note that fact in its NOI, but the permittee is not required to file the periodic reports. The permittee remains responsible for compliance with the permit obligations if the other entity fails to implement the control measure (or component thereof). Therefore, EPA encourages the permittee to enter into a legally binding agreement with that entity if the permittee wants to minimize any uncertainty about compliance with the permit.</p> </div> </div> <div id="p-122.35(b)"><p class="indent-1" data-title="122.35(b)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>b<span class="paren">)</span></span> In some cases, the NPDES permitting authority may recognize, either in your individual NPDES permit or in an NPDES general permit, that another governmental entity is responsible under an NPDES permit for implementing one or more of the minimum control measures for your small MS4 or that the permitting authority itself is responsible. Where the permitting authority does so, you are not required to include such minimum control measure(s) in your storm water management program. (For example, if a State or Tribe is subject to an NPDES permit that requires it to administer a program to control construction site runoff at the State or Tribal level and that program satisfies all of the requirements of <a href="/current/title-40/section-122.34#p-122.34(b)(4)" class="cfr external">§ 122.34(b)(4)</a>, you could avoid responsibility for the construction measure, but would be responsible for the remaining minimum control measures.) Your permit may be reopened and modified to include the requirement to implement a minimum control measure if the entity fails to implement it.</p></div> <p class="citation">[<a href="https://www.federalregister.gov/citation/64-FR-68846" class="fr-reference" data-reference="64 FR 68846">64 FR 68846</a>, Dec. 8, 1999, as amended at <a href="https://www.federalregister.gov/citation/81-FR-89352" class="fr-reference" data-reference="81 FR 89352">81 FR 89352</a>, Dec. 9, 2016] </p> </div> <div class="section" id="122.36"> <h4 data-hierarchy-metadata='{"path":"/current/title-40/section-122.36","citation":"40 CFR 122.36"}'>§ 122.36 As an operator of a regulated small MS4, what happens if I don't comply with the application or permit requirements in <a href="/current/title-40/section-122.33" class="cfr external">§§ 122.33</a> through <a href="/current/title-40/section-122.35" class="cfr external">122.35</a>?</h4> <p>NPDES permits are federally enforceable. Violators may be subject to the enforcement actions and penalties described in Clean Water Act sections 309 (b), (c), and (g) and 505, or under applicable State, Tribal, or local law. Compliance with a permit issued pursuant to section 402 of the Clean Water Act is deemed compliance, for purposes of sections 309 and 505, with sections 301, 302, 306, 307, and 403, except any standard imposed under section 307 for toxic pollutants injurious to human health. If you are covered as a co-permittee under an individual permit or under a general permit by means of a joint Notice of Intent you remain subject to the enforcement actions and penalties for the failure to comply with the terms of the permit in your jurisdiction except as set forth in <a href="/current/title-40/section-122.35#p-122.35(b)" class="cfr external">§ 122.35(b)</a>.</p> <p class="citation">[<a href="https://www.federalregister.gov/citation/64-FR-68847" class="fr-reference" data-reference="64 FR 68847">64 FR 68847</a>, Dec. 8, 1999] </p> </div> <div class="section" id="122.37"> <h4 data-hierarchy-metadata='{"path":"/current/title-40/section-122.37","citation":"40 CFR 122.37"}'>§ 122.37 Will the small MS4 storm water program regulations at <a href="/current/title-40/section-122.32" class="cfr external">§§ 122.32</a> through <a href="/current/title-40/section-122.36" class="cfr external">122.36</a> and <a href="/current/title-40/section-123.35" class="cfr external">§ 123.35 of this chapter</a> change in the future?</h4> <p>EPA will evaluate the small MS4 regulations at <a href="/current/title-40/section-122.32" class="cfr external">§§ 122.32</a> through <a href="/current/title-40/section-122.36" class="cfr external">122.36</a> and <a href="/current/title-40/section-123.35" class="cfr external">§ 123.35 of this chapter</a> after December 10, 2012 and make any necessary revisions. (EPA intends to conduct an enhanced research effort and compile a comprehensive evaluation of the NPDES MS4 storm water program. EPA will re-evaluate the regulations based on data from the NPDES MS4 storm water program, from research on receiving water impacts from storm water, and the effectiveness of best management practices (BMPs), as well as other relevant information sources.)</p> <p class="citation">[<a href="https://www.federalregister.gov/citation/64-FR-68847" class="fr-reference" data-reference="64 FR 68847">64 FR 68847</a>, Dec. 8, 1999] </p> </div> <div class="section" id="122.38"> <h4 data-hierarchy-metadata='{"path":"/current/title-40/section-122.38","citation":"40 CFR 122.38"}'>§ 122.38 Public notification requirements for CSO discharges to the Great Lakes Basin.</h4> <div id="p-122.38(a)"> <p class="indent-1" data-title="122.38(a)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>a<span class="paren">)</span></span> All permittees authorized to discharge a combined sewer overflow (CSO) to the Great Lakes Basin (“Great Lakes Basin CSO permittee”) must provide public notification of CSO discharges as described in this <a href="/current/title-40/section-122.38#p-122.38(a)" class="cfr external">paragraph (a)</a> after November 7, 2018. Public notification shall consist of:</p> <div id="p-122.38(a)(1)"> <p class="indent-2" data-title="122.38(a)(1)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>1<span class="paren">)</span></span> <em class="paragraph-heading">Signage.</em> </p> <div id="p-122.38(a)(1)(i)"> <p class="indent-3" data-title="122.38(a)(1)(i)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>i<span class="paren">)</span></span> The Great Lakes Basin CSO permittee shall ensure that there is adequate signage where signage is feasible at:</p> <div id="p-122.38(a)(1)(i)(A)"> <p class="indent-4" data-title="122.38(a)(1)(i)(A)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>A<span class="paren">)</span></span> CSO discharge points (unless the permittee demonstrates to the Director that no public access of, or public contact with, the receiving water is expected); and</p> </div> <div id="p-122.38(a)(1)(i)(B)"> <p class="indent-4" data-title="122.38(a)(1)(i)(B)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>B<span class="paren">)</span></span> Potentially impacted public access areas.</p> </div> </div> <div id="p-122.38(a)(1)(ii)"> <p class="indent-3" data-title="122.38(a)(1)(ii)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>ii<span class="paren">)</span></span> At a minimum, signs shall include:</p> <div id="p-122.38(a)(1)(ii)(A)"> <p class="indent-4" data-title="122.38(a)(1)(ii)(A)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>A<span class="paren">)</span></span> The name of the Great Lakes Basin CSO permittee;</p> </div> <div id="p-122.38(a)(1)(ii)(B)"> <p class="indent-4" data-title="122.38(a)(1)(ii)(B)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>B<span class="paren">)</span></span> A description of the discharge (<em>e.g.,</em> untreated human sewage, treated wastewater) and notice that sewage may be present in the water; and</p> </div> <div id="p-122.38(a)(1)(ii)(C)"> <p class="indent-4" data-title="122.38(a)(1)(ii)(C)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>C<span class="paren">)</span></span> The Great Lakes Basin CSO permittee contact information, including a telephone number, NPDES permit number and CSO discharge point number as identified in the NPDES permit.</p> </div> </div> <div id="p-122.38(a)(1)(iii)"> <p class="indent-3" data-title="122.38(a)(1)(iii)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>iii<span class="paren">)</span></span> The Great Lakes Basin CSO permittee shall perform periodic maintenance of signs to ensure that they are legible, visible and factually correct.</p> </div> <div id="p-122.38(a)(1)(iv)"> <p class="indent-3" data-title="122.38(a)(1)(iv)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>iv<span class="paren">)</span></span> Where a permittee has before August 7, 2018 installed a sign at a CSO discharge point or potentially impacted public access area that is consistent with State requirements, the sign is not required to meet the minimum requirements specified in <a href="/current/title-40/section-122.38#p-122.38(a)(1)(ii)" class="cfr external">paragraph (a)(1)(ii)</a> of this section until the sign is replaced.</p> </div> </div> <div id="p-122.38(a)(2)"> <p class="indent-2" data-title="122.38(a)(2)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>2<span class="paren">)</span></span> <em class="paragraph-heading">Notification of local public health department and other potentially affected public entities.</em> </p> <div id="p-122.38(a)(2)(i)"> <p class="indent-3" data-title="122.38(a)(2)(i)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>i<span class="paren">)</span></span> As soon as possible, but no later than four (4) hours after becoming aware by monitoring, modeling or other means that a CSO discharge has occurred, the Great Lakes Basin CSO permittee shall provide initial notice of the CSO discharge to the local public health department (or if there is no local health department, to the State health department), any potentially affected public entities (such as municipalities, public drinking water utilities, State and county parks and recreation departments), and Indian Tribes whose waters may be impacted. Such initial notice shall, at a minimum, include the following information:</p> <div id="p-122.38(a)(2)(i)(A)"> <p class="indent-4" data-title="122.38(a)(2)(i)(A)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>A<span class="paren">)</span></span> The water body that received the discharge(s);</p> </div> <div id="p-122.38(a)(2)(i)(B)"> <p class="indent-4" data-title="122.38(a)(2)(i)(B)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>B<span class="paren">)</span></span> The location of the discharge(s) and identification of the public access areas potentially impacted by the discharge. Where CSO discharges from the same system occur at multiple locations during the same precipitation-related event, the Great Lakes Basin CSO permittee may provide a description of the area in the waterbody where discharges are occurring and identification of the public access areas potentially impacted by the discharge, and the permittee is not required to identify the specific location of each discharge;</p> </div> <div id="p-122.38(a)(2)(i)(C)"> <p class="indent-4" data-title="122.38(a)(2)(i)(C)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>C<span class="paren">)</span></span> The date(s) and time(s) that the discharge(s) commenced or the time the permittee became aware of the discharge(s) or when discharges are expected to occur;</p> </div> <div id="p-122.38(a)(2)(i)(D)"> <p class="indent-4" data-title="122.38(a)(2)(i)(D)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>D<span class="paren">)</span></span> Whether, at the time of the notification, the discharge(s) is continuing or has ended. If the discharge(s) has ended, the approximate time that the discharge ended; and</p> </div> <div id="p-122.38(a)(2)(i)(E)"> <p class="indent-4" data-title="122.38(a)(2)(i)(E)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>E<span class="paren">)</span></span> A point of contact for the CSO permittee.</p> </div> </div> <div id="p-122.38(a)(2)(ii)"> <p class="indent-3" data-title="122.38(a)(2)(ii)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>ii<span class="paren">)</span></span> Within seven (7) days after becoming aware by monitoring, modeling or other means that the CSO discharge(s) has ended, the Great Lakes Basin CSO permittee shall provide the following supplemental information to the public health department and affected public entities and Indian Tribes receiving the initial notice under <a href="/current/title-40/section-122.38#p-122.38(a)(2)(i)" class="cfr external">paragraph (a)(2)(i)</a> of this section unless the information had been provided in an earlier notice:</p> <div id="p-122.38(a)(2)(ii)(A)"> <p class="indent-4" data-title="122.38(a)(2)(ii)(A)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>A<span class="paren">)</span></span> The measured or estimated volume of the discharge(s). Where CSO discharges from the same system occur at multiple locations during the same precipitation-related event, the Great Lakes Basin CSO permittee may provide an estimate of the cumulative volume discharged to a given waterbody; and</p> </div> <div id="p-122.38(a)(2)(ii)(B)"> <p class="indent-4" data-title="122.38(a)(2)(ii)(B)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>B<span class="paren">)</span></span> The approximate time that the discharge(s) ended.</p> </div> </div> </div> <div id="p-122.38(a)(3)"> <p class="indent-2" data-title="122.38(a)(3)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>3<span class="paren">)</span></span> <em class="paragraph-heading">Notification of the public.</em> </p> <div id="p-122.38(a)(3)(i)"> <p class="indent-3" data-title="122.38(a)(3)(i)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>i<span class="paren">)</span></span> As soon as possible, but no later than four (4) hours after becoming aware by monitoring, modeling or other means that a CSO discharge has occurred, the Great Lakes Basin CSO permittee shall provide public notification of CSO discharges. The Great Lakes Basin CSO permittee shall provide public notification of CSO discharges electronically, such as by text, email, social media alerts to subscribers or by posting a notice on its public access website, and, if appropriate, by other means (<em>e.g.,</em> newspaper, radio, television). If a permittee's public notification plan identifies circumstances and physical action needed to limit the public health impacts of the CSO discharge by controlling the CSO discharge (including continuing to implement its existing practice of conducting inspections of CSO discharge points during the discharge), and all available staff are required to complete this action, the four-hour notification window will commence upon completion of that action.</p> </div> <div id="p-122.38(a)(3)(ii)"> <p class="indent-3" data-title="122.38(a)(3)(ii)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>ii<span class="paren">)</span></span> At a minimum, the notice shall include:</p> <div id="p-122.38(a)(3)(ii)(A)"> <p class="indent-4" data-title="122.38(a)(3)(ii)(A)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>A<span class="paren">)</span></span> The water body that received the discharge(s);</p> </div> <div id="p-122.38(a)(3)(ii)(B)"> <p class="indent-4" data-title="122.38(a)(3)(ii)(B)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>B<span class="paren">)</span></span> The location of the discharge(s) and identification of the public access areas potentially impacted by the discharge. Where CSO discharges from the same system occur at multiple locations during the same precipitation-related event, the Great Lakes Basin CSO permittee may provide a description of the area in the waterbody where discharges are occurring and identification of the public access areas potentially impacted by the discharge, and the permittee is not required to identify the specific location of each discharge;</p> </div> <div id="p-122.38(a)(3)(ii)(C)"> <p class="indent-4" data-title="122.38(a)(3)(ii)(C)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>C<span class="paren">)</span></span> The date(s) and time(s) that the discharge(s) commenced or the time the permittee became aware of the discharge(s); and</p> </div> <div id="p-122.38(a)(3)(ii)(D)"> <p class="indent-4" data-title="122.38(a)(3)(ii)(D)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>D<span class="paren">)</span></span> Whether, at the time of the notification, the discharge(s) is continuing or has ended. If the discharge(s) has ended, the approximate time that the discharge(s) ended.</p> </div> </div> <div id="p-122.38(a)(3)(iii)"> <p class="indent-3" data-title="122.38(a)(3)(iii)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>iii<span class="paren">)</span></span> Within seven (7) days after becoming aware by monitoring, modeling or other means that the CSO discharge(s) has ended, the Great Lakes Basin CSO permittee shall update the electronic notice with the following information unless the information had been provided in an earlier notice:</p> <div id="p-122.38(a)(3)(iii)(A)"> <p class="indent-4" data-title="122.38(a)(3)(iii)(A)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>A<span class="paren">)</span></span> The measured or estimated volume of the discharge(s). Where CSO discharges from the same system occur at multiple locations during the same precipitation-related event, the Great Lakes Basin CSO permittee may provide an estimate of the cumulative volume discharged to a given waterbody; and</p> </div> <div id="p-122.38(a)(3)(iii)(B)"> <p class="indent-4" data-title="122.38(a)(3)(iii)(B)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>B<span class="paren">)</span></span> The approximate time that the discharge(s) ended, unless this information was provided in an earlier notice.</p> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div id="p-122.38(b)"> <p class="indent-1" data-title="122.38(b)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>b<span class="paren">)</span></span> <em class="paragraph-heading">Annual notice.</em> Starting in February 7, 2019, by May 1 of each calendar year (or an alternative date specified by the Director), any permittees authorized to discharge a CSO to the Great Lakes Basin shall make available to the public an annual notice describing the CSO discharges from its discharge point(s) that occurred in the previous calendar year and shall provide the Director and EPA with notice of how the annual notice is available. Notice to EPA shall be in the form of an email to <em><a href="mailto:NPDES_CSO@epa.gov" class="email">NPDES_CSO@epa.gov</a></em> containing a link to the annual notice and the contact information (name, title, phone number, email) of the person responsible for maintaining the website, or alternative information about how the annual notice is available if it is not on a website; if the permittee is emailing the Director with this information, the permittee may copy EPA on that email to meet this requirement. Permittees that are owners or operators of a satellite collection system with one or more CSO discharge points shall provide the annual notice to the public and a copy of the annual notice to the operator of the POTW treatment plant providing treatment for its wastewater. For permittees whose State permitting authority has published or will publish an annual report containing all of the below minimum information (listed at <a href="/current/title-40/section-122.38#p-122.38(b)(1)" class="cfr external">paragraphs (b)(1)</a> through <a href="/current/title-40/section-122.38#p-122.38(b)(8)" class="cfr external">(8)</a> of this section) about the Permittee, the Permittee may choose to make available the State-issued annual report in order to meet this requirement. If permittees have existing report(s) that are written annually that collectively contain all of the below minimum information (listed at <a href="/current/title-40/section-122.38#p-122.38(b)(1)" class="cfr external">paragraphs (b)(1)</a> through <a href="/current/title-40/section-122.38#p-122.38(b)(8)" class="cfr external">(8)</a> of this section), then the Permittee may choose to make that/those report(s) publicly available in order to meet this requirement. At a minimum, the annual notice shall include:</p> <div id="p-122.38(b)(1)"> <p class="indent-2" data-title="122.38(b)(1)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>1<span class="paren">)</span></span> A description of the location and receiving water for each CSO discharge point, and, if applicable, any treatment provided;</p> </div> <div id="p-122.38(b)(2)"> <p class="indent-2" data-title="122.38(b)(2)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>2<span class="paren">)</span></span> The date, location, approximate duration, measured or estimated volume, and cause (<em>e.g.,</em> rainfall, snowmelt) of each wet weather CSO discharge that occurred during the past calendar year. Where CSO discharges from the same system occur at multiple locations during the same precipitation-related event, the Great Lakes Basin CSO permittee may provide an estimate of the cumulative volume discharged to a given waterbody;</p> </div> <div id="p-122.38(b)(3)"> <p class="indent-2" data-title="122.38(b)(3)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>3<span class="paren">)</span></span> The date, location, duration, volume, and cause of each dry weather CSO discharge that occurred during the past calendar year;</p> </div> <div id="p-122.38(b)(4)"> <p class="indent-2" data-title="122.38(b)(4)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>4<span class="paren">)</span></span> A summary of available monitoring data for CSO discharges from the past calendar year;</p> </div> <div id="p-122.38(b)(5)"> <p class="indent-2" data-title="122.38(b)(5)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>5<span class="paren">)</span></span> A description of any public access areas potentially impacted by each CSO discharge;</p> </div> <div id="p-122.38(b)(6)"> <p class="indent-2" data-title="122.38(b)(6)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>6<span class="paren">)</span></span> Representative precipitation data in total inches to the nearest 0.1 inch that resulted in a CSO discharge, if precipitation was the cause of the discharge identified in (<a href="/current/title-40/section-122.38#p-122.38(b)(2)" class="cfr external">§ 122.38(b)(2)</a>);</p> </div> <div id="p-122.38(b)(7)"> <p class="indent-2" data-title="122.38(b)(7)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>7<span class="paren">)</span></span> Permittee contact information, if not listed elsewhere on the website where this annual notice is provided; and</p> </div> <div id="p-122.38(b)(8)"> <p class="indent-2" data-title="122.38(b)(8)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>8<span class="paren">)</span></span> A concise summary of implementation of the nine minimum controls and the status of implementation of the long-term CSO control plan (or other plans to reduce or prevent CSO discharges), including:</p> <div id="p-122.38(b)(8)(i)"> <p class="indent-3" data-title="122.38(b)(8)(i)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>i<span class="paren">)</span></span> A description of key milestones remaining to complete implementation of the plan; and</p> </div> <div id="p-122.38(b)(8)(ii)"> <p class="indent-3" data-title="122.38(b)(8)(ii)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>ii<span class="paren">)</span></span> A description of the average annual number of CSO discharges anticipated after implementation of the long-term control plan (or other plan relevant to reduction of CSO overflows) is completed.</p> </div> </div> </div> <div id="p-122.38(c)"> <p class="indent-1" data-title="122.38(c)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>c<span class="paren">)</span></span> <em class="paragraph-heading">Public notification plan.</em> The Great Lakes Basin CSO permittee shall develop a public notification plan that describes how the Great Lakes Basin CSO permittee will ensure that the public receives adequate notification of CSO occurrences and CSO impacts. The Great Lakes Basin CSO permittee must provide notice of the availability of the plan, for instance on the permittee's website (if it has a website), and periodically provide information on how to view the notification plan, such as in bill mailings and by other appropriate means. The Great Lakes Basin CSO permittee must submit its public notification plan to the Director by August 7, 2018 and as part of a permit application under <a href="/current/title-40/section-122.21#p-122.21(j)(8)(iii)" class="cfr external">§ 122.21(j)(8)(iii)</a>. The plan must:</p> <div id="p-122.38(c)(1)"> <p class="indent-2" data-title="122.38(c)(1)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>1<span class="paren">)</span></span> Identify the location of signs required under <a href="/current/title-40/section-122.38#p-122.38(a)(1)" class="cfr external">paragraph (a)(1)</a> of this section and the location of any CSO discharge point where a sign is not provided. Where a sign has not been provided at a CSO discharge point, the plan shall explain why a sign at that location is not feasible or was otherwise determined to not be necessary.</p> </div> <div id="p-122.38(c)(2)"> <p class="indent-2" data-title="122.38(c)(2)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>2<span class="paren">)</span></span> Describe the message used on signs required under <a href="/current/title-40/section-122.38#p-122.38(a)(1)" class="cfr external">paragraph (a)(1)</a> of this section;</p> </div> <div id="p-122.38(c)(3)"> <p class="indent-2" data-title="122.38(c)(3)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>3<span class="paren">)</span></span> Describe protocols for maintaining signage (<em>e.g.,</em> inspections at set intervals);</p> </div> <div id="p-122.38(c)(4)"> <p class="indent-2" data-title="122.38(c)(4)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>4<span class="paren">)</span></span> Identify (with points of contact) the municipalities, public drinking water supplies, public parks with water access, Indian Tribe(s), and describe other sensitive area(s) identified in the permittee's long-term CSO control plan, that may be impacted by the permittee's CSO discharges;</p> </div> <div id="p-122.38(c)(5)"> <p class="indent-2" data-title="122.38(c)(5)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>5<span class="paren">)</span></span> Summarize significant comments and recommendations raised by the local public health department under <a href="/current/title-40/section-122.38#p-122.38(d)" class="cfr external">paragraph (d)</a> of this section;</p> </div> <div id="p-122.38(c)(6)"> <p class="indent-2" data-title="122.38(c)(6)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>6<span class="paren">)</span></span> Identify other affected public entities and Indian Tribes whose waters may be impacted by a CSO discharge that were contacted under <a href="/current/title-40/section-122.38#p-122.38(d)" class="cfr external">paragraph (d)</a> of this section and provide a summary of their significant comments and recommendations;</p> </div> <div id="p-122.38(c)(7)"> <p class="indent-2" data-title="122.38(c)(7)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>7<span class="paren">)</span></span> Describe protocols for the initial and supplemental notice to public health departments and other public entities;</p> </div> <div id="p-122.38(c)(8)"> <p class="indent-2" data-title="122.38(c)(8)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>8<span class="paren">)</span></span> Describe protocols for the initial and supplemental notice to the public; this shall include a description of circumstances under which the initial notification of the public may be delayed beyond four hours of the permittee becoming aware of the discharge, which shall only include circumstances where a physical action is needed to limit the public health impacts of a CSO discharge by controlling the CSO discharge (including continuing to implement its existing practice of conducting inspections of CSO discharge points during the discharge), and all available staff are required to complete this action, and, therefore, are not available to initiate the initial notification until this action is complete;</p> </div> <div id="p-122.38(c)(9)"> <p class="indent-2" data-title="122.38(c)(9)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>9<span class="paren">)</span></span> Describe, for each CSO discharge point, how the volume and duration of CSO discharges shall be either measured or estimated for the purposes of complying with <a href="/current/title-40/section-122.38#p-122.38(a)(2)(ii)(A)" class="cfr external">paragraphs (a)(2)(ii)(A)</a>, <a href="/current/title-40/section-122.38#p-122.38(a)(3)(iii)(A)" class="cfr external">(a)(3)(iii)(A)</a> and <a href="/current/title-40/section-122.38#p-122.38(b)(2)" class="cfr external">(b)(2)</a> and <a href="/current/title-40/section-122.38#p-122.38(b)(3)" class="cfr external">(3)</a> of this section. If the Great Lakes Basin CSO permittee intends to use a model to estimate discharge volumes and durations, the plan must summarize the model and describe how the model was or will be calibrated. CSO permittees that are a municipality or sewer district with a population of 75,000 or more must assess whether re-calibration of their model is necessary, and recalibrate if necessary, at least once every 5 years;</p> </div> <div id="p-122.38(c)(10)"> <p class="indent-2" data-title="122.38(c)(10)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>10<span class="paren">)</span></span> Describe protocols for making the annual notice described in <a href="/current/title-40/section-122.38#p-122.38(b)" class="cfr external">paragraph (b)</a> of this section available to the public and to the Director; and</p> </div> <div id="p-122.38(c)(11)"> <p class="indent-2" data-title="122.38(c)(11)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>11<span class="paren">)</span></span> Describe significant modifications to the plan that were made since it was last updated.</p> </div> </div> <div id="p-122.38(d)"> <p class="indent-1" data-title="122.38(d)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>d<span class="paren">)</span></span> <em class="paragraph-heading">Seek input on public notification plan.</em> Prior to submitting the public notification plan, or resubmitting under <a href="/current/title-40/section-122.21#p-122.21(j)(8)(iii)" class="cfr external">§ 122.21(j)(8)(iii)</a>, the Great Lakes Basin CSO permittee must:</p> <div id="p-122.38(d)(1)"> <p class="indent-2" data-title="122.38(d)(1)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>1<span class="paren">)</span></span> Seek input from the local public health department (or if there is no local health department, the State health department), to:</p> <div id="p-122.38(d)(1)(i)"> <p class="indent-3" data-title="122.38(d)(1)(i)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>i<span class="paren">)</span></span> Develop recommended protocols for providing notification of CSO discharges to the public health department. The protocols will specify which CSO discharges are subject to notification, the means of notification, timing of notification and other relevant factors.</p> </div> <div id="p-122.38(d)(1)(ii)"> <p class="indent-3" data-title="122.38(d)(1)(ii)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>ii<span class="paren">)</span></span> Develop recommendations for providing notice to the general public of CSO discharges electronically and by other appropriate means.</p> </div> <div id="p-122.38(d)(1)(iii)"> <p class="indent-3" data-title="122.38(d)(1)(iii)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>iii<span class="paren">)</span></span> Develop recommendations for areas that would be considered “potentially impacted public access areas” as referenced in <a href="/current/title-40/section-122.38#p-122.38(a)(1)" class="cfr external">§ 122.38(a)(1)</a>, <a href="/current/title-40/section-122.38#p-122.38(a)(2)" class="cfr external">(2)</a>, and <a href="/current/title-40/section-122.38#p-122.38(a)(3)" class="cfr external">(3)</a>.</p> </div> </div> <div id="p-122.38(d)(2)"> <p class="indent-2" data-title="122.38(d)(2)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>2<span class="paren">)</span></span> Seek input from other potentially affected public entities and Indian Tribes whose waters may be impacted by a CSO discharge.</p> </div> <div id="p-122.38(d)(3)"> <p class="indent-2" data-title="122.38(d)(3)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>3<span class="paren">)</span></span> Consider the recommendations of the public health department and other potentially affected entities in developing protocols in its public notification plan for providing notification of CSO discharges to the public health department and potentially affected public entities and Indian Tribes.</p> </div> </div> <div id="p-122.38(e)"><p class="indent-1" data-title="122.38(e)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>e<span class="paren">)</span></span> <em class="paragraph-heading">Extending compliance to avoid undue economic hardship.</em> The Director may extend the compliance dates in <a href="/current/title-40/section-122.38#p-122.38(a)" class="cfr external">paragraphs (a)</a>, <a href="/current/title-40/section-122.38#p-122.38(b)" class="cfr external">(b)</a>, and <a href="/current/title-40/section-122.38#p-122.38(c)" class="cfr external">(c)</a> of this section for individual communities if the Director determines the community needs additional time to comply in order to avoid undue economic hardship. Where the Director extends the compliance date of any of these requirements for a community, the Director shall notify the Regional Administrator of the extension and the reason for the extension. The Director shall post on its website a notice that includes the name of the community and the new compliance date(s). The notice shall remain on the Director's website until the new compliance date.</p></div> <p class="citation">[<a href="https://www.federalregister.gov/citation/83-FR-730" class="fr-reference" data-reference="83 FR 730">83 FR 730</a>, Jan. 8, 2018] </p> </div> </div> <div class="subpart" id="subpart-C"><h2 data-hierarchy-metadata="{"path":"/current/title-40/part-122/subpart-C","citation":"40 CFR Part 122 Subpart C"}">Subpart C—Permit Conditions</h2> <div class="section" id="122.41"> <h4 data-hierarchy-metadata='{"path":"/current/title-40/section-122.41","citation":"40 CFR 122.41"}'>§ 122.41 Conditions applicable to all permits (applicable to State programs, see <a href="/current/title-40/section-123.25" class="cfr external">§ 123.25</a>).</h4> <p>The following conditions apply to all NPDES permits. Additional conditions applicable to NPDES permits are in <a href="/current/title-40/section-122.42" class="cfr external">§ 122.42</a>. All conditions applicable to NPDES permits shall be incorporated into the permits either expressly or by reference. If incorporated by reference, a specific citation to these regulations (or the corresponding approved State regulations) must be given in the permit.</p> <div id="p-122.41(a)"> <p class="indent-1" data-title="122.41(a)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>a<span class="paren">)</span></span> <em class="paragraph-heading">Duty to comply.</em> The permittee must comply with all conditions of this permit. Any permit noncompliance constitutes a violation of the Clean Water Act and is grounds for enforcement action; for permit termination, revocation and reissuance, or modification; or denial of a permit renewal application.</p> <div id="p-122.41(a)(1)"> <p class="indent-2" data-title="122.41(a)(1)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>1<span class="paren">)</span></span> The permittee shall comply with effluent standards or prohibitions established under section 307(a) of the Clean Water Act for toxic pollutants and with standards for sewage sludge use or disposal established under section 405(d) of the CWA within the time provided in the regulations that establish these standards or prohibitions or standards for sewage sludge use or disposal, even if the permit has not yet been modified to incorporate the requirement.</p> </div> <div id="p-122.41(a)(2)"> <p class="indent-2" data-title="122.41(a)(2)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>2<span class="paren">)</span></span> The Clean Water Act provides that any person who violates section 301, 302, 306, 307, 308, 318 or 405 of the Act, or any permit condition or limitation implementing any such sections in a permit issued under section 402, or any requirement imposed in a pretreatment program approved under sections 402(a)(3) or 402(b)(8) of the Act, is subject to a civil penalty not to exceed $25,000 per day for each violation. The Clean Water Act provides that any person who <em>negligently</em> violates sections 301, 302, 306, 307, 308, 318, or 405 of the Act, or any condition or limitation implementing any of such sections in a permit issued under section 402 of the Act, or any requirement imposed in a pretreatment program approved under section 402(a)(3) or 402(b)(8) of the Act, is subject to criminal penalties of $2,500 to $25,000 per day of violation, or imprisonment of not more than 1 year, or both. In the case of a second or subsequent conviction for a negligent violation, a person shall be subject to criminal penalties of not more than $50,000 per day of violation, or by imprisonment of not more than 2 years, or both. Any person who <em>knowingly</em> violates such sections, or such conditions or limitations is subject to criminal penalties of $5,000 to $50,000 per day of violation, or imprisonment for not more than 3 years, or both. In the case of a second or subsequent conviction for a knowing violation, a person shall be subject to criminal penalties of not more than $100,000 per day of violation, or imprisonment of not more than 6 years, or both. Any person who knowingly violates section 301, 302, 303, 306, 307, 308, 318 or 405 of the Act, or any permit condition or limitation implementing any of such sections in a permit issued under section 402 of the Act, and who knows at that time that he thereby places another person in imminent danger of death or serious bodily injury, shall, upon conviction, be subject to a fine of not more than $250,000 or imprisonment of not more than 15 years, or both. In the case of a second or subsequent conviction for a knowing endangerment violation, a person shall be subject to a fine of not more than $500,000 or by imprisonment of not more than 30 years, or both. An organization, as defined in section 309(c)(3)(B)(iii) of the CWA, shall, upon conviction of violating the imminent danger provision, be subject to a fine of not more than $1,000,000 and can be fined up to $2,000,000 for second or subsequent convictions.</p> </div> <div id="p-122.41(a)(3)"> <p class="indent-2" data-title="122.41(a)(3)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>3<span class="paren">)</span></span> Any person may be assessed an administrative penalty by the Administrator for violating section 301, 302, 306, 307, 308, 318 or 405 of this Act, or any permit condition or limitation implementing any of such sections in a permit issued under section 402 of this Act. Administrative penalties for Class I violations are not to exceed $10,000 per violation, with the maximum amount of any Class I penalty assessed not to exceed $25,000. Penalties for Class II violations are not to exceed $10,000 per day for each day during which the violation continues, with the maximum amount of any Class II penalty not to exceed $125,000.</p> </div> <div id="p-122.41(a)(4)"> <p class="indent-2" data-title="122.41(a)(4)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>4<span class="paren">)</span></span> The civil monetary penalty amounts listed in this section may not reflect recent inflation adjustments EPA is required to make. The current maximum and minimum statutory civil penalty amounts are located in <a href="/current/title-40/section-19.4" class="cfr external">§ 19.4</a>.</p> </div> </div> <div id="p-122.41(b)"> <p class="indent-1" data-title="122.41(b)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>b<span class="paren">)</span></span> <em class="paragraph-heading">Duty to reapply.</em> If the permittee wishes to continue an activity regulated by this permit after the expiration date of this permit, the permittee must apply for and obtain a new permit.</p> </div> <div id="p-122.41(c)"> <p class="indent-1" data-title="122.41(c)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>c<span class="paren">)</span></span> <em class="paragraph-heading">Need to halt or reduce activity not a defense.</em> It shall not be a defense for a permittee in an enforcement action that it would have been necessary to halt or reduce the permitted activity in order to maintain compliance with the conditions of this permit.</p> </div> <div id="p-122.41(d)"> <p class="indent-1" data-title="122.41(d)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>d<span class="paren">)</span></span> <em class="paragraph-heading">Duty to mitigate.</em> The permittee shall take all reasonable steps to minimize or prevent any discharge or sludge use or disposal in violation of this permit which has a reasonable likelihood of adversely affecting human health or the environment.</p> </div> <div id="p-122.41(e)"> <p class="indent-1" data-title="122.41(e)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>e<span class="paren">)</span></span> <em class="paragraph-heading">Proper operation and maintenance.</em> The permittee shall at all times properly operate and maintain all facilities and systems of treatment and control (and related appurtenances) which are installed or used by the permittee to achieve compliance with the conditions of this permit. Proper operation and maintenance also includes adequate laboratory controls and appropriate quality assurance procedures. This provision requires the operation of back-up or auxiliary facilities or similar systems which are installed by a permittee only when the operation is necessary to achieve compliance with the conditions of the permit.</p> </div> <div id="p-122.41(f)"> <p class="indent-1" data-title="122.41(f)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>f<span class="paren">)</span></span> <em class="paragraph-heading">Permit actions.</em> This permit may be modified, revoked and reissued, or terminated for cause. The filing of a request by the permittee for a permit modification, revocation and reissuance, or termination, or a notification of planned changes or anticipated noncompliance does not stay any permit condition.</p> </div> <div id="p-122.41(g)"> <p class="indent-1" data-title="122.41(g)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>g<span class="paren">)</span></span> <em class="paragraph-heading">Property rights.</em> This permit does not convey any property rights of any sort, or any exclusive privilege.</p> </div> <div id="p-122.41(h)"> <p class="indent-1" data-title="122.41(h)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>h<span class="paren">)</span></span> <em class="paragraph-heading">Duty to provide information.</em> The permittee shall furnish to the Director, within a reasonable time, any information which the Director may request to determine whether cause exists for modifying, revoking and reissuing, or terminating this permit or to determine compliance with this permit. The permittee shall also furnish to the Director upon request, copies of records required to be kept by this permit.</p> </div> <div id="p-122.41(i)"> <p class="indent-1" data-title="122.41(i)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>i<span class="paren">)</span></span> <em class="paragraph-heading">Inspection and entry.</em> The permittee shall allow the Director, or an authorized representative (including an authorized contractor acting as a representative of the Administrator), upon presentation of credentials and other documents as may be required by law, to:</p> <div id="p-122.41(i)(1)"> <p class="indent-2" data-title="122.41(i)(1)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>1<span class="paren">)</span></span> Enter upon the permittee's premises where a regulated facility or activity is located or conducted, or where records must be kept under the conditions of this permit;</p> </div> <div id="p-122.41(i)(2)"> <p class="indent-2" data-title="122.41(i)(2)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>2<span class="paren">)</span></span> Have access to and copy, at reasonable times, any records that must be kept under the conditions of this permit;</p> </div> <div id="p-122.41(i)(3)"> <p class="indent-2" data-title="122.41(i)(3)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>3<span class="paren">)</span></span> Inspect at reasonable times any facilities, equipment (including monitoring and control equipment), practices, or operations regulated or required under this permit; and</p> </div> <div id="p-122.41(i)(4)"> <p class="indent-2" data-title="122.41(i)(4)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>4<span class="paren">)</span></span> Sample or monitor at reasonable times, for the purposes of assuring permit compliance or as otherwise authorized by the Clean Water Act, any substances or parameters at any location.</p> </div> </div> <div id="p-122.41(j)"> <p class="indent-1" data-title="122.41(j)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>j<span class="paren">)</span></span> <em class="paragraph-heading">Monitoring and records.</em> </p> <div id="p-122.41(j)(1)"> <p class="indent-2" data-title="122.41(j)(1)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>1<span class="paren">)</span></span> Samples and measurements taken for the purpose of monitoring shall be representative of the monitored activity.</p> </div> <div id="p-122.41(j)(2)"> <p class="indent-2" data-title="122.41(j)(2)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>2<span class="paren">)</span></span> Except for records of monitoring information required by this permit related to the permittee's sewage sludge use and disposal activities, which shall be retained for a period of at least five years (or longer as required by <a href="/current/title-40/part-503" class="cfr external">40 CFR part 503</a>), the permittee shall retain records of all monitoring information, including all calibration and maintenance records and all original strip chart recordings for continuous monitoring instrumentation, copies of all reports required by this permit, and records of all data used to complete the application for this permit, for a period of at least 3 years from the date of the sample, measurement, report or application. This period may be extended by request of the Director at any time.</p> </div> <div id="p-122.41(j)(3)"> <p class="indent-2" data-title="122.41(j)(3)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>3<span class="paren">)</span></span> Records of monitoring information shall include:</p> <div id="p-122.41(j)(3)(i)"> <p class="indent-3" data-title="122.41(j)(3)(i)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>i<span class="paren">)</span></span> The date, exact place, and time of sampling or measurements;</p> </div> <div id="p-122.41(j)(3)(ii)"> <p class="indent-3" data-title="122.41(j)(3)(ii)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>ii<span class="paren">)</span></span> The individual(s) who performed the sampling or measurements;</p> </div> <div id="p-122.41(j)(3)(iii)"> <p class="indent-3" data-title="122.41(j)(3)(iii)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>iii<span class="paren">)</span></span> The date(s) analyses were performed;</p> </div> <div id="p-122.41(j)(3)(iv)"> <p class="indent-3" data-title="122.41(j)(3)(iv)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>iv<span class="paren">)</span></span> The individual(s) who performed the analyses;</p> </div> <div id="p-122.41(j)(3)(v)"> <p class="indent-3" data-title="122.41(j)(3)(v)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>v<span class="paren">)</span></span> The analytical techniques or methods used; and</p> </div> <div id="p-122.41(j)(3)(vi)"> <p class="indent-3" data-title="122.41(j)(3)(vi)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>vi<span class="paren">)</span></span> The results of such analyses.</p> </div> </div> <div id="p-122.41(j)(4)"> <p class="indent-2" data-title="122.41(j)(4)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>4<span class="paren">)</span></span> Monitoring must be conducted according to test procedures approved under <a href="/current/title-40/part-136" class="cfr external">40 CFR Part 136</a> unless another method is required under 40 CFR subchapters N or O.</p> </div> <div id="p-122.41(j)(5)"> <p class="indent-2" data-title="122.41(j)(5)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>5<span class="paren">)</span></span> The Clean Water Act provides that any person who falsifies, tampers with, or knowingly renders inaccurate any monitoring device or method required to be maintained under this permit shall, upon conviction, be punished by a fine of not more than $10,000, or by imprisonment for not more than 2 years, or both. If a conviction of a person is for a violation committed after a first conviction of such person under this paragraph, punishment is a fine of not more than $20,000 per day of violation, or by imprisonment of not more than 4 years, or both.</p> </div> </div> <div id="p-122.41(k)"> <p class="indent-1" data-title="122.41(k)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>k<span class="paren">)</span></span> <em class="paragraph-heading">Signatory requirement.</em> </p> <div id="p-122.41(k)(1)"> <p class="indent-2" data-title="122.41(k)(1)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>1<span class="paren">)</span></span> All applications, reports, or information submitted to the Director shall be signed and certified. (See <a href="/current/title-40/section-122.22" class="cfr external">§ 122.22</a>)</p> </div> <div id="p-122.41(k)(2)"> <p class="indent-2" data-title="122.41(k)(2)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>2<span class="paren">)</span></span> The CWA provides that any person who knowingly makes any false statement, representation, or certification in any record or other document submitted or required to be maintained under this permit, including monitoring reports or reports of compliance or non-compliance shall, upon conviction, be punished by a fine of not more than $10,000 per violation, or by imprisonment for not more than 6 months per violation, or by both.</p> </div> </div> <div id="p-122.41(l)"> <p class="indent-1" data-title="122.41(l)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>l<span class="paren">)</span></span> <em class="paragraph-heading">Reporting requirements</em> —</p> <div id="p-122.41(l)(1)"> <p class="indent-2" data-title="122.41(l)(1)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>1<span class="paren">)</span></span> <em class="paragraph-heading">Planned changes.</em> The permittee shall give notice to the Director as soon as possible of any planned physical alterations or additions to the permitted facility. Notice is required only when:</p> <div id="p-122.41(l)(1)(i)"> <p class="indent-3" data-title="122.41(l)(1)(i)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>i<span class="paren">)</span></span> The alteration or addition to a permitted facility may meet one of the criteria for determining whether a facility is a new source in <a href="/current/title-40/section-122.29#p-122.29(b)" class="cfr external">§ 122.29(b)</a>; or</p> </div> <div id="p-122.41(l)(1)(ii)"> <p class="indent-3" data-title="122.41(l)(1)(ii)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>ii<span class="paren">)</span></span> The alteration or addition could significantly change the nature or increase the quantity of pollutants discharged. This notification applies to pollutants which are subject neither to effluent limitations in the permit, nor to notification requirements under <a href="/current/title-40/section-122.42#p-122.42(a)(1)" class="cfr external">§ 122.42(a)(1)</a>.</p> </div> <div id="p-122.41(l)(1)(iii)"> <p class="indent-3" data-title="122.41(l)(1)(iii)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>iii<span class="paren">)</span></span> The alteration or addition results in a significant change in the permittee's sludge use or disposal practices, and such alteration, addition, or change may justify the application of permit conditions that are different from or absent in the existing permit, including notification of additional use or disposal sites not reported during the permit application process or not reported pursuant to an approved land application plan;</p> </div> </div> <div id="p-122.41(l)(2)"> <p class="indent-2" data-title="122.41(l)(2)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>2<span class="paren">)</span></span> <em class="paragraph-heading">Anticipated noncompliance.</em> The permittee shall give advance notice to the Director of any planned changes in the permitted facility or activity which may result in noncompliance with permit requirements.</p> </div> <div id="p-122.41(l)(3)"> <p class="indent-2" data-title="122.41(l)(3)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>3<span class="paren">)</span></span> <em class="paragraph-heading">Transfers.</em> This permit is not transferable to any person except after notice to the Director. The Director may require modification or revocation and reissuance of the permit to change the name of the permittee and incorporate such other requirements as may be necessary under the Clean Water Act. (See <a href="/current/title-40/section-122.61" class="cfr external">§ 122.61</a>; in some cases, modification or revocation and reissuance is mandatory.)</p> </div> <div id="p-122.41(l)(4)"> <p class="indent-2" data-title="122.41(l)(4)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>4<span class="paren">)</span></span> <em class="paragraph-heading">Monitoring reports.</em> Monitoring results shall be reported at the intervals specified elsewhere in this permit.</p> <div id="p-122.41(l)(4)(i)"> <p class="indent-3" data-title="122.41(l)(4)(i)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>i<span class="paren">)</span></span> Monitoring results must be reported on a Discharge Monitoring Report (DMR) or forms provided or specified by the Director for reporting results of monitoring of sludge use or disposal practices. As of December 21, 2016 all reports and forms submitted in compliance with this section must be submitted electronically by the permittee to the Director or initial recipient, as defined in <a href="/current/title-40/section-127.2#p-127.2(b)" class="cfr external">40 CFR 127.2(b)</a>, in compliance with this section and <a href="/current/title-40/part-3" class="cfr external">40 CFR part 3</a> (including, in all cases, subpart D to part 3), <a href="/current/title-40/section-122.22" class="cfr external">§ 122.22</a>, and <a href="/current/title-40/part-127" class="cfr external">40 CFR part 127</a>. Part 127 is not intended to undo existing requirements for electronic reporting. Prior to this date, and independent of part 127, permittees may be required to report electronically if specified by a particular permit or if required to do so by state law.</p> </div> <div id="p-122.41(l)(4)(ii)"> <p class="indent-3" data-title="122.41(l)(4)(ii)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>ii<span class="paren">)</span></span> If the permittee monitors any pollutant more frequently than required by the permit using test procedures approved under <a href="/current/title-40/part-136" class="cfr external">40 CFR Part 136</a>, or another method required for an industry-specific waste stream under 40 CFR subchapters N or O, the results of such monitoring shall be included in the calculation and reporting of the data submitted in the DMR or sludge reporting form specified by the Director.</p> </div> <div id="p-122.41(l)(4)(iii)"> <p class="indent-3" data-title="122.41(l)(4)(iii)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>iii<span class="paren">)</span></span> Calculations for all limitations which require averaging of measurements shall utilize an arithmetic mean unless otherwise specified by the Director in the permit.</p> </div> </div> <div id="p-122.41(l)(5)"> <p class="indent-2" data-title="122.41(l)(5)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>5<span class="paren">)</span></span> <em class="paragraph-heading">Compliance schedules.</em> Reports of compliance or noncompliance with, or any progress reports on, interim and final requirements contained in any compliance schedule of this permit shall be submitted no later than 14 days following each schedule date.</p> </div> <div id="p-122.41(l)(6)"> <p class="indent-2" data-title="122.41(l)(6)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>6<span class="paren">)</span></span> <em class="paragraph-heading">Twenty-four hour reporting.</em> </p> <div id="p-122.41(l)(6)(i)"> <p class="indent-3" data-title="122.41(l)(6)(i)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>i<span class="paren">)</span></span> The permittee shall report any noncompliance which may endanger health or the environment. Any information shall be provided orally within 24 hours from the time the permittee becomes aware of the circumstances. A report shall also be provided within 5 days of the time the permittee becomes aware of the circumstances. The report shall contain a description of the noncompliance and its cause; the period of noncompliance, including exact dates and times), and if the noncompliance has not been corrected, the anticipated time it is expected to continue; and steps taken or planned to reduce, eliminate, and prevent reoccurrence of the noncompliance. For noncompliance events related to combined sewer overflows, sanitary sewer overflows, or bypass events, these reports must include the data described above (with the exception of time of discovery) as well as the type of event (combined sewer overflows, sanitary sewer overflows, or bypass events), type of sewer overflow structure (<em>e.g.,</em> manhole, combine sewer overflow outfall), discharge volumes untreated by the treatment works treating domestic sewage, types of human health and environmental impacts of the sewer overflow event, and whether the noncompliance was related to wet weather. As of December 21, 2025 or an EPA-approved alternative date (<em>see</em> <a href="/current/title-40/section-127.24#p-127.24(e)" class="cfr external">40 CFR 127.24(e)</a> or <a href="/current/title-40/section-127.24#p-127.24(f)" class="cfr external">(f)</a>), all reports related to combined sewer overflows, sanitary sewer overflows, or bypass events submitted in compliance with this section must be submitted electronically by the permittee to the Director or initial recipient, as defined in <a href="/current/title-40/section-127.2#p-127.2(b)" class="cfr external">40 CFR 127.2(b)</a>, in compliance with this section and <a href="/current/title-40/part-3" class="cfr external">40 CFR part 3</a> (including, in all cases, subpart D to part 3), <a href="/current/title-40/section-122.22" class="cfr external">§ 122.22</a>, and <a href="/current/title-40/part-127" class="cfr external">40 CFR part 127</a>. <a href="/current/title-40/part-127" class="cfr external">40 CFR part 127</a> is not intended to undo existing requirements for electronic reporting. Prior to this date, and independent of <a href="/current/title-40/part-127" class="cfr external">40 CFR part 127</a>, permittees may be required to electronically submit reports related to combined sewer overflows, sanitary sewer overflows, or bypass events under this section by a particular permit or if required to do so by state law. The Director may also require permittees to electronically submit reports not related to combined sewer overflows, sanitary sewer overflows, or bypass events under this section.</p> </div> <div id="p-122.41(l)(6)(ii)"> <p class="indent-3" data-title="122.41(l)(6)(ii)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>ii<span class="paren">)</span></span> The following shall be included as information which must be reported within 24 hours under this paragraph.</p> <div id="p-122.41(l)(6)(ii)(A)"> <p class="indent-4" data-title="122.41(l)(6)(ii)(A)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>A<span class="paren">)</span></span> Any unanticipated bypass which exceeds any effluent limitation in the permit. (See <a href="/current/title-40/section-122.41#p-122.41(g)" class="cfr external">§ 122.41(g)</a>.</p> </div> <div id="p-122.41(l)(6)(ii)(B)"> <p class="indent-4" data-title="122.41(l)(6)(ii)(B)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>B<span class="paren">)</span></span> Any upset which exceeds any effluent limitation in the permit.</p> </div> <div id="p-122.41(l)(6)(ii)(C)"> <p class="indent-4" data-title="122.41(l)(6)(ii)(C)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>C<span class="paren">)</span></span> Violation of a maximum daily discharge limitation for any of the pollutants listed by the Director in the permit to be reported within 24 hours. (See <a href="/current/title-40/section-122.44#p-122.44(g)" class="cfr external">§ 122.44(g)</a>.)</p> </div> </div> <div id="p-122.41(l)(6)(iii)"> <p class="indent-3" data-title="122.41(l)(6)(iii)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>iii<span class="paren">)</span></span> The Director may waive the written report on a case-by-case basis for reports under <a href="/current/title-40/section-122.41#p-122.41(l)(6)(ii)" class="cfr external">paragraph (l)(6)(ii)</a> of this section if the oral report has been received within 24 hours.</p> </div> </div> <div id="p-122.41(l)(7)"> <p class="indent-2" data-title="122.41(l)(7)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>7<span class="paren">)</span></span> <em class="paragraph-heading">Other noncompliance.</em> The permittee shall report all instances of noncompliance not reported under <a href="/current/title-40/section-122.41#p-122.41(l)(4)" class="cfr external">paragraphs (l)(4)</a>, <a href="/current/title-40/section-122.41#p-122.41(l)(5)" class="cfr external">(5)</a>, and <a href="/current/title-40/section-122.41#p-122.41(l)(6)" class="cfr external">(6)</a> of this section, at the time monitoring reports are submitted. The reports shall contain the information listed in paragraph (l)(6). For noncompliance events related to combined sewer overflows, sanitary sewer overflows, or bypass events, these reports shall contain the information described in paragraph (l)(6) and the applicable required data in appendix A to 40 CFR part 127. As of December 21, 2025 or an EPA-approved alternative date (see <a href="/current/title-40/section-127.24#p-127.24(e)" class="cfr external">40 CFR 127.24(e)</a> or <a href="/current/title-40/section-127.24#p-127.24(f)" class="cfr external">(f)</a>), all reports related to combined sewer overflows, sanitary sewer overflows, or bypass events submitted in compliance with this section must be submitted electronically by the permittee to the Director or initial recipient, as defined in <a href="/current/title-40/section-127.2#p-127.2(b)" class="cfr external">40 CFR 127.2(b)</a>, in compliance with this section and <a href="/current/title-40/part-3" class="cfr external">40 CFR part 3</a> (including, in all cases, subpart D to part 3), <a href="/current/title-40/section-122.22" class="cfr external">§ 122.22</a>, and <a href="/current/title-40/part-127" class="cfr external">40 CFR part 127</a>. <a href="/current/title-40/part-127" class="cfr external">40 CFR part 127</a> is not intended to undo existing requirements for electronic reporting. Prior to this date, and independent of <a href="/current/title-40/part-127" class="cfr external">40 CFR part 127</a>, permittees may be required to electronically submit reports related to combined sewer overflows, sanitary sewer overflows, or bypass events under this section by a particular permit or if required to do so by state law. The Director may also require permittees to electronically submit reports not related to combined sewer overflows, sanitary sewer overflows, or bypass events under this section.</p> </div> <div id="p-122.41(l)(8)"> <p class="indent-2" data-title="122.41(l)(8)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>8<span class="paren">)</span></span> <em class="paragraph-heading">Other information.</em> Where the permittee becomes aware that it failed to submit any relevant facts in a permit application, or submitted incorrect information in a permit application or in any report to the Director, it shall promptly submit such facts or information.</p> </div> <div id="p-122.41(l)(9)"> <p class="indent-2" data-title="122.41(l)(9)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>9<span class="paren">)</span></span> <em class="paragraph-heading">Identification of the initial recipient for NPDES electronic reporting data.</em> The owner, operator, or the duly authorized representative of an NPDES-regulated entity is required to electronically submit the required NPDES information (as specified in appendix A to 40 CFR part 127) to the appropriate initial recipient, as determined by EPA, and as defined in <a href="/current/title-40/section-127.2#p-127.2(b)" class="cfr external">§ 127.2(b) of this chapter</a>. EPA will identify and publish the list of initial recipients on its Web site and in the <span class="minor-caps">Federal Register,</span> by state and by NPDES data group [see <a href="/current/title-40/section-127.2#p-127.2(c)" class="cfr external">§ 127.2(c) of this chapter</a>]. EPA will update and maintain this listing.</p> </div> </div> <div id="p-122.41(m)"> <p class="indent-1" data-title="122.41(m)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>m<span class="paren">)</span></span> <em class="paragraph-heading">Bypass</em> —</p> <div id="p-122.41(m)(1)"> <p class="indent-2" data-title="122.41(m)(1)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>1<span class="paren">)</span></span> <em class="paragraph-heading">Definitions.</em> </p> <div id="p-122.41(m)(1)(i)"> <p class="indent-3" data-title="122.41(m)(1)(i)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>i<span class="paren">)</span></span> <em class="paragraph-heading">Bypass</em> means the intentional diversion of waste streams from any portion of a treatment facility.</p> </div> <div id="p-122.41(m)(1)(ii)"> <p class="indent-3" data-title="122.41(m)(1)(ii)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>ii<span class="paren">)</span></span> <em class="paragraph-heading">Severe property damage</em> means substantial physical damage to property, damage to the treatment facilities which causes them to become inoperable, or substantial and permanent loss of natural resources which can reasonably be expected to occur in the absence of a bypass. Severe property damage does not mean economic loss caused by delays in production.</p> </div> </div> <div id="p-122.41(m)(2)"> <p class="indent-2" data-title="122.41(m)(2)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>2<span class="paren">)</span></span> <em class="paragraph-heading">Bypass not exceeding limitations.</em> The permittee may allow any bypass to occur which does not cause effluent limitations to be exceeded, but only if it also is for essential maintenance to assure efficient operation. These bypasses are not subject to the provisions of <a href="/current/title-40/section-122.41#p-122.41(m)(3)" class="cfr external">paragraphs (m)(3)</a> and <a href="/current/title-40/section-122.41#p-122.41(m)(4)" class="cfr external">(m)(4)</a> of this section.</p> </div> <div id="p-122.41(m)(3)"> <p class="indent-2" data-title="122.41(m)(3)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>3<span class="paren">)</span></span> <em class="paragraph-heading">Notice</em> — </p> <div id="p-122.41(m)(3)(i)"> <p class="indent-3" data-title="122.41(m)(3)(i)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>i<span class="paren">)</span></span> <em class="paragraph-heading">Anticipated bypass.</em> If the permittee knows in advance of the need for a bypass, it shall submit prior notice, if possible, at least ten days before the date of the bypass. As of December 21, 2025 or an EPA-approved alternative date (<em>see</em> <a href="/current/title-40/section-127.24#p-127.24(e)" class="cfr external">40 CFR 127.24(e)</a> or <a href="/current/title-40/section-127.24#p-127.24(f)" class="cfr external">(f)</a>), all notices submitted in compliance with this section must be submitted electronically by the permittee to the Director or initial recipient, as defined in <a href="/current/title-40/section-127.2#p-127.2(b)" class="cfr external">40 CFR 127.2(b)</a>, in compliance with this section and <a href="/current/title-40/part-3" class="cfr external">40 CFR part 3</a> (including, in all cases, subpart D to part 3), <a href="/current/title-40/section-122.22" class="cfr external">§ 122.22</a>, and <a href="/current/title-40/part-127" class="cfr external">40 CFR part 127</a>. <a href="/current/title-40/part-127" class="cfr external">40 CFR part 127</a> is not intended to undo existing requirements for electronic reporting. Prior to this date, and independent of <a href="/current/title-40/part-127" class="cfr external">40 CFR part 127</a>, permittees may be required to report electronically if specified by a particular permit or if required to do so by state law.</p> </div> <div id="p-122.41(m)(3)(ii)"> <p class="indent-3" data-title="122.41(m)(3)(ii)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>ii<span class="paren">)</span></span> <em class="paragraph-heading">Unanticipated bypass.</em> The permittee shall submit notice of an unanticipated bypass as required in <a href="/current/title-40/section-122.41#p-122.41(l)(6)" class="cfr external">paragraph (l)(6)</a> of this section (24-hour notice). As of December 21, 2025 or an EPA-approved alternative date (see <a href="/current/title-40/section-127.24#p-127.24(e)" class="cfr external">40 CFR 127.24(e)</a> or <a href="/current/title-40/section-127.24#p-127.24(f)" class="cfr external">(f)</a>), all notices submitted in compliance with this section must be submitted electronically by the permittee to the Director or initial recipient, as defined in <a href="/current/title-40/section-127.2#p-127.2(b)" class="cfr external">40 CFR 127.2(b)</a>, in compliance with this section and <a href="/current/title-40/part-3" class="cfr external">40 CFR part 3</a> (including, in all cases, subpart D to part 3), <a href="/current/title-40/section-122.22" class="cfr external">§ 122.22</a>, and <a href="/current/title-40/part-127" class="cfr external">40 CFR part 127</a>. <a href="/current/title-40/part-127" class="cfr external">40 CFR part 127</a> is not intended to undo existing requirements for electronic reporting. Prior to this date, and independent of <a href="/current/title-40/part-127" class="cfr external">40 CFR part 127</a>, permittees may be required to report electronically if specified by a particular permit or if required to do so by state law.</p> </div> </div> <div id="p-122.41(m)(4)"> <p class="indent-2" data-title="122.41(m)(4)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>4<span class="paren">)</span></span> <em class="paragraph-heading">Prohibition of bypass.</em> </p> <div id="p-122.41(m)(4)(i)"> <p class="indent-3" data-title="122.41(m)(4)(i)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>i<span class="paren">)</span></span> Bypass is prohibited, and the Director may take enforcement action against a permittee for bypass, unless:</p> <div id="p-122.41(m)(4)(i)(A)"> <p class="indent-4" data-title="122.41(m)(4)(i)(A)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>A<span class="paren">)</span></span> Bypass was unavoidable to prevent loss of life, personal injury, or severe property damage;</p> </div> <div id="p-122.41(m)(4)(i)(B)"> <p class="indent-4" data-title="122.41(m)(4)(i)(B)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>B<span class="paren">)</span></span> There were no feasible alternatives to the bypass, such as the use of auxiliary treatment facilities, retention of untreated wastes, or maintenance during normal periods of equipment downtime. This condition is not satisfied if adequate back-up equipment should have been installed in the exercise of reasonable engineering judgment to prevent a bypass which occurred during normal periods of equipment downtime or preventive maintenance; and</p> </div> <div id="p-122.41(m)(4)(i)(C)"> <p class="indent-4" data-title="122.41(m)(4)(i)(C)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>C<span class="paren">)</span></span> The permittee submitted notices as required under <a href="/current/title-40/section-122.41#p-122.41(m)(3)" class="cfr external">paragraph (m)(3)</a> of this section.</p> </div> </div> <div id="p-122.41(m)(4)(ii)"> <p class="indent-3" data-title="122.41(m)(4)(ii)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>ii<span class="paren">)</span></span> The Director may approve an anticipated bypass, after considering its adverse effects, if the Director determines that it will meet the three conditions listed above in <a href="/current/title-40/section-122.41#p-122.41(m)(4)(i)" class="cfr external">paragraph (m)(4)(i)</a> of this section.</p> </div> </div> </div> <div id="p-122.41(n)"> <p class="indent-1" data-title="122.41(n)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>n<span class="paren">)</span></span> <em class="paragraph-heading">Upset</em> —</p> <div id="p-122.41(n)(1)"> <p class="indent-2" data-title="122.41(n)(1)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>1<span class="paren">)</span></span> <em class="paragraph-heading">Definition. Upset</em> means an exceptional incident in which there is unintentional and temporary noncompliance with technology based permit effluent limitations because of factors beyond the reasonable control of the permittee. An upset does not include noncompliance to the extent caused by operational error, improperly designed treatment facilities, inadequate treatment facilities, lack of preventive maintenance, or careless or improper operation.</p> </div> <div id="p-122.41(n)(2)"> <p class="indent-2" data-title="122.41(n)(2)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>2<span class="paren">)</span></span> <em class="paragraph-heading">Effect of an upset.</em> An upset constitutes an affirmative defense to an action brought for noncompliance with such technology based permit effluent limitations if the requirements of <a href="/current/title-40/section-122.41#p-122.41(n)(3)" class="cfr external">paragraph (n)(3)</a> of this section are met. No determination made during administrative review of claims that noncompliance was caused by upset, and before an action for noncompliance, is final administrative action subject to judicial review.</p> </div> <div id="p-122.41(n)(3)"> <p class="indent-2" data-title="122.41(n)(3)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>3<span class="paren">)</span></span> <em class="paragraph-heading">Conditions necessary for a demonstration of upset.</em> A permittee who wishes to establish the affirmative defense of upset shall demonstrate, through properly signed, contemporaneous operating logs, or other relevant evidence that:</p> <div id="p-122.41(n)(3)(i)"> <p class="indent-3" data-title="122.41(n)(3)(i)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>i<span class="paren">)</span></span> An upset occurred and that the permittee can identify the cause(s) of the upset;</p> </div> <div id="p-122.41(n)(3)(ii)"> <p class="indent-3" data-title="122.41(n)(3)(ii)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>ii<span class="paren">)</span></span> The permitted facility was at the time being properly operated; and</p> </div> <div id="p-122.41(n)(3)(iii)"> <p class="indent-3" data-title="122.41(n)(3)(iii)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>iii<span class="paren">)</span></span> The permittee submitted notice of the upset as required in <a href="/current/title-40/section-122.41#p-122.41(l)(6)(ii)(B)" class="cfr external">paragraph (l)(6)(ii)(B)</a> of this section (24 hour notice).</p> </div> <div id="p-122.41(n)(3)(iv)"> <p class="indent-3" data-title="122.41(n)(3)(iv)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>iv<span class="paren">)</span></span> The permittee complied with any remedial measures required under <a href="/current/title-40/section-122.41#p-122.41(d)" class="cfr external">paragraph (d)</a> of this section.</p> </div> </div> <div id="p-122.41(n)(4)"><p class="indent-2" data-title="122.41(n)(4)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>4<span class="paren">)</span></span> <em class="paragraph-heading">Burden of proof.</em> In any enforcement proceeding the permittee seeking to establish the occurrence of an upset has the burden of proof.</p></div> </div> <div class="section-authority"><p>(Clean Water Act (<a href="https://www.govinfo.gov/link/uscode/33/1251" class="usc external" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">33 U.S.C. 1251</a> <em>et seq.</em>), Safe Drinking Water Act (<a href="https://www.govinfo.gov/link/uscode/42/300f" class="usc external" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">42 U.S.C. 300f</a> <em>et seq.</em>), Clean Air Act (<a href="https://www.govinfo.gov/link/uscode/42/7401" class="usc external" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">42 U.S.C. 7401</a> <em>et seq.</em>), Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (<a href="https://www.govinfo.gov/link/uscode/42/6901" class="usc external" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">42 U.S.C. 6901</a> <em>et seq.</em>)) </p></div> <p class="citation">[<a href="https://www.federalregister.gov/citation/48-FR-14153" class="fr-reference" data-reference="48 FR 14153">48 FR 14153</a>, Apr. 1, 1983, as amended at <a href="https://www.federalregister.gov/citation/48-FR-39620" class="fr-reference" data-reference="48 FR 39620">48 FR 39620</a>, Sept. 1, 1983; <a href="https://www.federalregister.gov/citation/49-FR-38049" class="fr-reference" data-reference="49 FR 38049">49 FR 38049</a>, Sept. 26, 1984; <a href="https://www.federalregister.gov/citation/50-FR-4514" class="fr-reference" data-reference="50 FR 4514">50 FR 4514</a>, Jan. 31, 1985; <a href="https://www.federalregister.gov/citation/50-FR-6940" class="fr-reference" data-reference="50 FR 6940">50 FR 6940</a>, Feb. 19, 1985; <a href="https://www.federalregister.gov/citation/54-FR-255" class="fr-reference" data-reference="54 FR 255">54 FR 255</a>, Jan. 4, 1989; <a href="https://www.federalregister.gov/citation/54-FR-18783" class="fr-reference" data-reference="54 FR 18783">54 FR 18783</a>, May 2, 1989; <a href="https://www.federalregister.gov/citation/65-FR-30908" class="fr-reference" data-reference="65 FR 30908">65 FR 30908</a>, May 15, 2000; <a href="https://www.federalregister.gov/citation/72-FR-11211" class="fr-reference" data-reference="72 FR 11211">72 FR 11211</a>, Mar. 12, 2007; <a href="https://www.federalregister.gov/citation/80-FR-64097" class="fr-reference" data-reference="80 FR 64097">80 FR 64097</a>, Oct. 22, 2015; <a href="https://www.federalregister.gov/citation/85-FR-69197" class="fr-reference" data-reference="85 FR 69197">85 FR 69197</a>, Nov. 2, 2020; <a href="https://www.federalregister.gov/citation/89-FR-88655" class="fr-reference" data-reference="89 FR 88655">89 FR 88655</a>, Nov. 8, 2024] </p> </div> <div class="section" id="122.42"> <h4 data-hierarchy-metadata='{"path":"/current/title-40/section-122.42","citation":"40 CFR 122.42"}'>§ 122.42 Additional conditions applicable to specified categories of NPDES permits (applicable to State NPDES programs, see <a href="/current/title-40/section-123.25" class="cfr external">§ 123.25</a>).</h4> <p>The following conditions, in addition to those set forth in <a href="/current/title-40/section-122.41" class="cfr external">§ 122.41</a>, apply to all NPDES permits within the categories specified below:</p> <div id="p-122.42(a)"> <p class="indent-1" data-title="122.42(a)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>a<span class="paren">)</span></span> <em class="paragraph-heading">Existing manufacturing, commercial, mining, and silvicultural dischargers.</em> In addition to the reporting requirements under <a href="/current/title-40/section-122.41#p-122.41(1)" class="cfr external">§ 122.41(1)</a>, all existing manufacturing, commercial, mining, and silvicultural dischargers must notify the Director as soon as they know or have reason to believe:</p> <div id="p-122.42(a)(1)"> <p class="indent-2" data-title="122.42(a)(1)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>1<span class="paren">)</span></span> That any activity has occurred or will occur which would result in the discharge, on a routine or frequent basis, of any toxic pollutant which is not limited in the permit, if that discharge will exceed the highest of the following “notification levels”:</p> <div id="p-122.42(a)(1)(i)"> <p class="indent-3" data-title="122.42(a)(1)(i)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>i<span class="paren">)</span></span> One hundred micrograms per liter (100 µg/l);</p> </div> <div id="p-122.42(a)(1)(ii)"> <p class="indent-3" data-title="122.42(a)(1)(ii)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>ii<span class="paren">)</span></span> Two hundred micrograms per liter (200 µg/l) for acrolein and acrylonitrile; five hundred micrograms per liter (500 µg/l) for 2,4-dinitrophenol and for 2-methyl-4,6-dinitrophenol; and one milligram per liter (1 mg/l) for antimony;</p> </div> <div id="p-122.42(a)(1)(iii)"> <p class="indent-3" data-title="122.42(a)(1)(iii)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>iii<span class="paren">)</span></span> Five (5) times the maximum concentration value reported for that pollutant in the permit application in accordance with <a href="/current/title-40/section-122.21#p-122.21(g)(7)" class="cfr external">§ 122.21(g)(7)</a>; or</p> </div> <div id="p-122.42(a)(1)(iv)"> <p class="indent-3" data-title="122.42(a)(1)(iv)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>iv<span class="paren">)</span></span> The level established by the Director in accordance with <a href="/current/title-40/section-122.44#p-122.44(f)" class="cfr external">§ 122.44(f)</a>.</p> </div> </div> <div id="p-122.42(a)(2)"> <p class="indent-2" data-title="122.42(a)(2)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>2<span class="paren">)</span></span> That any activity has occurred or will occur which would result in any discharge, on a non-routine or infrequent basis, of a toxic pollutant which is not limited in the permit, if that discharge will exceed the highest of the following “notification levels”:</p> <div id="p-122.42(a)(2)(i)"> <p class="indent-3" data-title="122.42(a)(2)(i)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>i<span class="paren">)</span></span> Five hundred micrograms per liter (500 µg/l);</p> </div> <div id="p-122.42(a)(2)(ii)"> <p class="indent-3" data-title="122.42(a)(2)(ii)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>ii<span class="paren">)</span></span> One milligram per liter (1 mg/l) for antimony;</p> </div> <div id="p-122.42(a)(2)(iii)"> <p class="indent-3" data-title="122.42(a)(2)(iii)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>iii<span class="paren">)</span></span> Ten (10) times the maximum concentration value reported for that pollutant in the permit application in accordance with <a href="/current/title-40/section-122.21#p-122.21(g)(7)" class="cfr external">§ 122.21(g)(7)</a>.</p> </div> <div id="p-122.42(a)(2)(iv)"> <p class="indent-3" data-title="122.42(a)(2)(iv)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>iv<span class="paren">)</span></span> The level established by the Director in accordance with <a href="/current/title-40/section-122.44#p-122.44(f)" class="cfr external">§ 122.44(f)</a>.</p> </div> </div> </div> <div id="p-122.42(b)"> <p class="indent-1" data-title="122.42(b)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>b<span class="paren">)</span></span> <em class="paragraph-heading">Publicly owned treatment works.</em> All POTWs must provide adequate notice to the Director of the following:</p> <div id="p-122.42(b)(1)"> <p class="indent-2" data-title="122.42(b)(1)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>1<span class="paren">)</span></span> Any new introduction of pollutants into the POTW from an indirect discharger which would be subject to section 301 or 306 of CWA if it were directly discharging those pollutants; and</p> </div> <div id="p-122.42(b)(2)"> <p class="indent-2" data-title="122.42(b)(2)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>2<span class="paren">)</span></span> Any substantial change in the volume or character of pollutants being introduced into that POTW by a source introducing pollutants into the POTW at the time of issuance of the permit.</p> </div> <div id="p-122.42(b)(3)"> <p class="indent-2" data-title="122.42(b)(3)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>3<span class="paren">)</span></span> For purposes of this paragraph, adequate notice shall include information on </p> <div id="p-122.42(b)(3)(i)"><p class="indent-3" data-title="122.42(b)(3)(i)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>i<span class="paren">)</span></span> the quality and quantity of effluent introduced into the POTW, and </p></div> <div id="p-122.42(b)(3)(ii)"> <p class="indent-3" data-title="122.42(b)(3)(ii)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>ii<span class="paren">)</span></span> any anticipated impact of the change on the quantity or quality of effluent to be discharged from the POTW.</p> </div> </div> </div> <div id="p-122.42(c)"> <p class="indent-1" data-title="122.42(c)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>c<span class="paren">)</span></span> <em class="paragraph-heading">Municipal separate storm sewer systems.</em> The operator of a large or medium municipal separate storm sewer system or a municipal separate storm sewer that has been designated by the Director under <a href="/current/title-40/section-122.26#p-122.26(a)(1)(v)" class="cfr external">§ 122.26(a)(1)(v)</a> must submit an annual report by the anniversary of the date of the issuance of the permit for such system. As of December 21, 2025 or an EPA-approved alternative date (see <a href="/current/title-40/section-127.24#p-127.24(e)" class="cfr external">40 CFR 127.24(e)</a> or <a href="/current/title-40/section-127.24#p-127.24(f)" class="cfr external">(f)</a>), all reports submitted in compliance with this section must be submitted electronically by the owner, operator, or the duly authorized representative of the MS4 to the Director or initial recipient, as defined in <a href="/current/title-40/section-127.2#p-127.2(b)" class="cfr external">40 CFR 127.2(b)</a>, in compliance with this section and <a href="/current/title-40/part-3" class="cfr external">40 CFR part 3</a> (including, in all cases, subpart D to part 3), <a href="/current/title-40/section-122.22" class="cfr external">§ 122.22</a>, and <a href="/current/title-40/part-127" class="cfr external">40 CFR part 127</a>. <a href="/current/title-40/part-127" class="cfr external">40 CFR part 127</a> is not intended to undo existing requirements for electronic reporting. Prior to this date, and independent of <a href="/current/title-40/part-127" class="cfr external">40 CFR part 127</a>, the owner, operator, or the duly authorized representative of the MS4 may be required to report electronically if specified by a particular permit or if required to do so by state law. The report shall include:</p> <div id="p-122.42(c)(1)"> <p class="indent-2" data-title="122.42(c)(1)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>1<span class="paren">)</span></span> The status of implementing the components of the storm water management program that are established as permit conditions;</p> </div> <div id="p-122.42(c)(2)"> <p class="indent-2" data-title="122.42(c)(2)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>2<span class="paren">)</span></span> Proposed changes to the storm water management programs that are established as permit condition. Such proposed changes shall be consistent with <a href="/current/title-40/part-122/section-122.26#p-122.26(d)(2)(iii)" class="cfr external">§ 122.26(d)(2)(iii) of this part</a>; and</p> </div> <div id="p-122.42(c)(3)"> <p class="indent-2" data-title="122.42(c)(3)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>3<span class="paren">)</span></span> Revisions, if necessary, to the assessment of controls and the fiscal analysis reported in the permit application under <a href="/current/title-40/part-122/section-122.26#p-122.26(d)(2)(iv)" class="cfr external">§ 122.26(d)(2)(iv)</a> and <a href="/current/title-40/part-122/section-122.26#p-122.26(d)(2)(v)" class="cfr external">(d)(2)(v) of this part</a>;</p> </div> <div id="p-122.42(c)(4)"> <p class="indent-2" data-title="122.42(c)(4)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>4<span class="paren">)</span></span> A summary of data, including monitoring data, that is accumulated throughout the reporting year;</p> </div> <div id="p-122.42(c)(5)"> <p class="indent-2" data-title="122.42(c)(5)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>5<span class="paren">)</span></span> Annual expenditures and budget for year following each annual report;</p> </div> <div id="p-122.42(c)(6)"> <p class="indent-2" data-title="122.42(c)(6)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>6<span class="paren">)</span></span> A summary describing the number and nature of enforcement actions, inspections, and public education programs;</p> </div> <div id="p-122.42(c)(7)"> <p class="indent-2" data-title="122.42(c)(7)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>7<span class="paren">)</span></span> Identification of water quality improvements or degradation;</p> </div> </div> <div id="p-122.42(d)"> <p class="indent-1" data-title="122.42(d)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>d<span class="paren">)</span></span> <em class="paragraph-heading">Storm water discharges.</em> The initial permits for discharges composed entirely of storm water issued pursuant to <a href="/current/title-40/part-122/section-122.26#p-122.26(e)(7)" class="cfr external">§ 122.26(e)(7) of this part</a> shall require compliance with the conditions of the permit as expeditiously as practicable, but in no event later than three years after the date of issuance of the permit.</p> </div> <div id="p-122.42(e)"> <p class="indent-1" data-title="122.42(e)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>e<span class="paren">)</span></span> <em class="paragraph-heading">Concentrated animal feeding operations (CAFOs).</em> Any permit issued to a CAFO must include the requirements in <a href="/current/title-40/section-122.42#p-122.42(e)(1)" class="cfr external">paragraphs (e)(1)</a> through <a href="/current/title-40/section-122.42#p-122.42(e)(6)" class="cfr external">(e)(6)</a> of this section.</p> <div id="p-122.42(e)(1)"> <p class="indent-2" data-title="122.42(e)(1)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>1<span class="paren">)</span></span> <em class="paragraph-heading">Requirement to implement a nutrient management plan.</em> Any permit issued to a CAFO must include a requirement to implement a nutrient management plan that, at a minimum, contains best management practices necessary to meet the requirements of this paragraph and applicable effluent limitations and standards, including those specified in <a href="/current/title-40/part-412" class="cfr external">40 CFR part 412</a>. The nutrient management plan must, to the extent applicable:</p> <div id="p-122.42(e)(1)(i)"> <p class="indent-3" data-title="122.42(e)(1)(i)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>i<span class="paren">)</span></span> Ensure adequate storage of manure, litter, and process wastewater, including procedures to ensure proper operation and maintenance of the storage facilities;</p> </div> <div id="p-122.42(e)(1)(ii)"> <p class="indent-3" data-title="122.42(e)(1)(ii)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>ii<span class="paren">)</span></span> Ensure proper management of mortalities (<em>i.e.</em>, dead animals) to ensure that they are not disposed of in a liquid manure, storm water, or process wastewater storage or treatment system that is not specifically designed to treat animal mortalities;</p> </div> <div id="p-122.42(e)(1)(iii)"> <p class="indent-3" data-title="122.42(e)(1)(iii)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>iii<span class="paren">)</span></span> Ensure that clean water is diverted, as appropriate, from the production area;</p> </div> <div id="p-122.42(e)(1)(iv)"> <p class="indent-3" data-title="122.42(e)(1)(iv)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>iv<span class="paren">)</span></span> Prevent direct contact of confined animals with waters of the United States;</p> </div> <div id="p-122.42(e)(1)(v)"> <p class="indent-3" data-title="122.42(e)(1)(v)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>v<span class="paren">)</span></span> Ensure that chemicals and other contaminants handled on-site are not disposed of in any manure, litter, process wastewater, or storm water storage or treatment system unless specifically designed to treat such chemicals and other contaminants;</p> </div> <div id="p-122.42(e)(1)(vi)"> <p class="indent-3" data-title="122.42(e)(1)(vi)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>vi<span class="paren">)</span></span> Identify appropriate site specific conservation practices to be implemented, including as appropriate buffers or equivalent practices, to control runoff of pollutants to waters of the United States;</p> </div> <div id="p-122.42(e)(1)(vii)"> <p class="indent-3" data-title="122.42(e)(1)(vii)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>vii<span class="paren">)</span></span> Identify protocols for appropriate testing of manure, litter, process wastewater, and soil;</p> </div> <div id="p-122.42(e)(1)(viii)"> <p class="indent-3" data-title="122.42(e)(1)(viii)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>viii<span class="paren">)</span></span> Establish protocols to land apply manure, litter or process wastewater in accordance with site specific nutrient management practices that ensure appropriate agricultural utilization of the nutrients in the manure, litter or process wastewater; and</p> </div> <div id="p-122.42(e)(1)(ix)"> <p class="indent-3" data-title="122.42(e)(1)(ix)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>ix<span class="paren">)</span></span> Identify specific records that will be maintained to document the implementation and management of the minimum elements described in <a href="/current/title-40/section-122.42#p-122.42(e)(1)(i)" class="cfr external">paragraphs (e)(1)(i)</a> through <a href="/current/title-40/section-122.42#p-122.42(e)(1)(viii)" class="cfr external">(e)(1)(viii)</a> of this section.</p> </div> </div> <div id="p-122.42(e)(2)"> <p class="indent-2" data-title="122.42(e)(2)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>2<span class="paren">)</span></span> <em class="paragraph-heading">Recordkeeping requirements.</em> </p> <div id="p-122.42(e)(2)(i)"> <p class="indent-3" data-title="122.42(e)(2)(i)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>i<span class="paren">)</span></span> The permittee must create, maintain for five years, and make available to the Director, upon request, the following records:</p> <div id="p-122.42(e)(2)(i)(A)"> <p class="indent-4" data-title="122.42(e)(2)(i)(A)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>A<span class="paren">)</span></span> All applicable records identified pursuant <a href="/current/title-40/section-122.42#p-122.42(e)(1)(ix)" class="cfr external">paragraph (e)(1)(ix)</a> of this section;</p> </div> <div id="p-122.42(e)(2)(i)(B)"> <p class="indent-4" data-title="122.42(e)(2)(i)(B)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>B<span class="paren">)</span></span> In addition, all CAFOs subject to <a href="/current/title-40/part-412" class="cfr external">40 CFR part 412</a> must comply with record keeping requirements as specified in <a href="/current/title-40/section-412.37#p-412.37(b)" class="cfr external">§ 412.37(b)</a> and <a href="/current/title-40/section-412.37#p-412.37(c)" class="cfr external">(c)</a> and <a href="/current/title-40/section-412.47#p-412.47(b)" class="cfr external">§ 412.47(b)</a> and <a href="/current/title-40/section-412.47#p-412.47(c)" class="cfr external">(c)</a>.</p> </div> </div> <div id="p-122.42(e)(2)(ii)"> <p class="indent-3" data-title="122.42(e)(2)(ii)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>ii<span class="paren">)</span></span> A copy of the CAFO's site-specific nutrient management plan must be maintained on site and made available to the Director upon request.</p> </div> </div> <div id="p-122.42(e)(3)"> <p class="indent-2" data-title="122.42(e)(3)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>3<span class="paren">)</span></span> <em class="paragraph-heading">Requirements relating to transfer of manure or process wastewater to other persons.</em> Prior to transferring manure, litter or process wastewater to other persons, Large CAFOs must provide the recipient of the manure, litter or process wastewater with the most current nutrient analysis. The analysis provided must be consistent with the requirements of <a href="/current/title-40/part-412" class="cfr external">40 CFR part 412</a>. Large CAFOs must retain for five years records of the date, recipient name and address, and approximate amount of manure, litter or process wastewater transferred to another person.</p> </div> <div id="p-122.42(e)(4)"> <p class="indent-2" data-title="122.42(e)(4)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>4<span class="paren">)</span></span> <em class="paragraph-heading">Annual reporting requirements for CAFOs.</em> The permittee must submit an annual report to the Director. As of December 21, 2025 or an EPA-approved alternative date (see <a href="/current/title-40/section-127.24#p-127.24(e)" class="cfr external">40 CFR 127.24(e)</a> or <a href="/current/title-40/section-127.24#p-127.24(f)" class="cfr external">(f)</a>), all annual reports submitted in compliance with this section must be submitted electronically by the permittee to the Director or initial recipient, as defined in <a href="/current/title-40/section-127.2#p-127.2(b)" class="cfr external">40 CFR 127.2(b)</a>, in compliance with this section and <a href="/current/title-40/part-3" class="cfr external">40 CFR part 3</a> (including, in all cases, subpart D to part 3), <a href="/current/title-40/section-122.22" class="cfr external">§ 122.22</a>, and <a href="/current/title-40/part-127" class="cfr external">40 CFR part 127</a>. <a href="/current/title-40/part-127" class="cfr external">40 CFR part 127</a> is not intended to undo existing requirements for electronic reporting. Prior to this date, and independent of <a href="/current/title-40/part-127" class="cfr external">40 CFR part 127</a>, the permittee may be required to report electronically if specified by a particular permit or if required to do so by state law. The annual report must include:</p> <div id="p-122.42(e)(4)(i)"> <p class="indent-3" data-title="122.42(e)(4)(i)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>i<span class="paren">)</span></span> The number and type of animals, whether in open confinement or housed under roof (beef cattle, broilers, layers, swine weighing 55 pounds or more, swine weighing less than 55 pounds, mature dairy cows, dairy heifers, veal calves, sheep and lambs, horses, ducks, turkeys, other);</p> </div> <div id="p-122.42(e)(4)(ii)"> <p class="indent-3" data-title="122.42(e)(4)(ii)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>ii<span class="paren">)</span></span> Estimated amount of total manure, litter and process wastewater generated by the CAFO in the previous 12 months (tons/gallons);</p> </div> <div id="p-122.42(e)(4)(iii)"> <p class="indent-3" data-title="122.42(e)(4)(iii)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>iii<span class="paren">)</span></span> Estimated amount of total manure, litter and process wastewater transferred to other person by the CAFO in the previous 12 months (tons/gallons);</p> </div> <div id="p-122.42(e)(4)(iv)"> <p class="indent-3" data-title="122.42(e)(4)(iv)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>iv<span class="paren">)</span></span> Total number of acres for land application covered by the nutrient management plan developed in accordance with <a href="/current/title-40/section-122.42#p-122.42(e)(1)" class="cfr external">paragraph (e)(1)</a> of this section;</p> </div> <div id="p-122.42(e)(4)(v)"> <p class="indent-3" data-title="122.42(e)(4)(v)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>v<span class="paren">)</span></span> Total number of acres under control of the CAFO that were used for land application of manure, litter and process wastewater in the previous 12 months;</p> </div> <div id="p-122.42(e)(4)(vi)"> <p class="indent-3" data-title="122.42(e)(4)(vi)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>vi<span class="paren">)</span></span> Summary of all manure, litter and process wastewater discharges from the production area that have occurred in the previous 12 months, including, for each discharge, the date of discovery, duration of discharge, and approximate volume; and</p> </div> <div id="p-122.42(e)(4)(vii)"> <p class="indent-3" data-title="122.42(e)(4)(vii)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>vii<span class="paren">)</span></span> A statement indicating whether the current version of the CAFO's nutrient management plan was developed or approved by a certified nutrient management planner; and</p> </div> <div id="p-122.42(e)(4)(viii)"> <p class="indent-3" data-title="122.42(e)(4)(viii)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>viii<span class="paren">)</span></span> The actual crop(s) planted and actual yield(s) for each field, the actual nitrogen and phosphorus content of the manure, litter, and process wastewater, the results of calculations conducted in accordance with <a href="/current/title-40/section-122.42#p-122.42(e)(5)(i)(B)" class="cfr external">paragraphs (e)(5)(i)(B)</a> and <a href="/current/title-40/section-122.42#p-122.42(e)(5)(ii)(D)" class="cfr external">(e)(5)(ii)(D)</a> of this section, and the amount of manure, litter, and process wastewater applied to each field during the previous 12 months; and, for any CAFO that implements a nutrient management plan that addresses rates of application in accordance with <a href="/current/title-40/section-122.42#p-122.42(e)(5)(ii)" class="cfr external">paragraph (e)(5)(ii)</a> of this section, the results of any soil testing for nitrogen and phosphorus taken during the preceding 12 months, the data used in calculations conducted in accordance with <a href="/current/title-40/section-122.42#p-122.42(e)(5)(ii)(D)" class="cfr external">paragraph (e)(5)(ii)(D)</a> of this section, and the amount of any supplemental fertilizer applied during the previous 12 months.</p> </div> </div> <div id="p-122.42(e)(5)"> <p class="indent-2" data-title="122.42(e)(5)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>5<span class="paren">)</span></span> <em class="paragraph-heading">Terms of the nutrient management plan.</em> Any permit issued to a CAFO must require compliance with the terms of the CAFO's site-specific nutrient management plan. The terms of the nutrient management plan are the information, protocols, best management practices, and other conditions in the nutrient management plan determined by the Director to be necessary to meet the requirements of <a href="/current/title-40/section-122.42#p-122.42(e)(1)" class="cfr external">paragraph (e)(1)</a> of this section. The terms of the nutrient management plan, with respect to protocols for land application of manure, litter, or process wastewater required by <a href="/current/title-40/section-122.42#p-122.42(e)(1)(viii)" class="cfr external">paragraph (e)(1)(viii)</a> of this section and, as applicable, <a href="/current/title-40/section-412.4#p-412.4(c)" class="cfr external">40 CFR 412.4(c)</a>, must include the fields available for land application; field-specific rates of application properly developed, as specified in <a href="/current/title-40/section-122.42#p-122.42(e)(5)(i)" class="cfr external">paragraphs (e)(5)(i)</a> through <a href="/current/title-40/section-122.42#p-122.42(e)(5)(ii)" class="cfr external">(ii)</a> of this section, to ensure appropriate agricultural utilization of the nutrients in the manure, litter, or process wastewater; and any timing limitations identified in the nutrient management plan concerning land application on the fields available for land application. The terms must address rates of application using one of the following two approaches, unless the Director specifies that only one of these approaches may be used:</p> <div id="p-122.42(e)(5)(i)"> <p class="indent-3" data-title="122.42(e)(5)(i)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>i<span class="paren">)</span></span> <em class="paragraph-heading">Linear approach.</em> An approach that expresses rates of application as pounds of nitrogen and phosphorus, according to the following specifications:</p> <div id="p-122.42(e)(5)(i)(A)"> <p class="indent-4" data-title="122.42(e)(5)(i)(A)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>A<span class="paren">)</span></span> The terms include maximum application rates from manure, litter, and process wastewater for each year of permit coverage, for each crop identified in the nutrient management plan, in chemical forms determined to be acceptable to the Director, in pounds per acre, per year, for each field to be used for land application, and certain factors necessary to determine such rates. At a minimum, the factors that are terms must include: The outcome of the field-specific assessment of the potential for nitrogen and phosphorus transport from each field; the crops to be planted in each field or any other uses of a field such as pasture or fallow fields; the realistic yield goal for each crop or use identified for each field; the nitrogen and phosphorus recommendations from sources specified by the Director for each crop or use identified for each field; credits for all nitrogen in the field that will be plant available; consideration of multi-year phosphorus application; and accounting for all other additions of plant available nitrogen and phosphorus to the field. In addition, the terms include the form and source of manure, litter, and process wastewater to be land-applied; the timing and method of land application; and the methodology by which the nutrient management plan accounts for the amount of nitrogen and phosphorus in the manure, litter, and process wastewater to be applied.</p> </div> <div id="p-122.42(e)(5)(i)(B)"> <p class="indent-4" data-title="122.42(e)(5)(i)(B)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>B<span class="paren">)</span></span> Large CAFOs that use this approach must calculate the maximum amount of manure, litter, and process wastewater to be land applied at least once each year using the results of the most recent representative manure, litter, and process wastewater tests for nitrogen and phosphorus taken within 12 months of the date of land application; or</p> </div> </div> <div id="p-122.42(e)(5)(ii)"> <p class="indent-3" data-title="122.42(e)(5)(ii)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>ii<span class="paren">)</span></span> <em class="paragraph-heading">Narrative rate approach.</em> An approach that expresses rates of application as a narrative rate of application that results in the amount, in tons or gallons, of manure, litter, and process wastewater to be land applied, according to the following specifications:</p> <div id="p-122.42(e)(5)(ii)(A)"> <p class="indent-4" data-title="122.42(e)(5)(ii)(A)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>A<span class="paren">)</span></span> The terms include maximum amounts of nitrogen and phosphorus derived from all sources of nutrients, for each crop identified in the nutrient management plan, in chemical forms determined to be acceptable to the Director, in pounds per acre, for each field, and certain factors necessary to determine such amounts. At a minimum, the factors that are terms must include: the outcome of the field-specific assessment of the potential for nitrogen and phosphorus transport from each field; the crops to be planted in each field or any other uses such as pasture or fallow fields (including alternative crops identified in accordance with <a href="/current/title-40/section-122.42#p-122.42(e)(5)(ii)(B)" class="cfr external">paragraph (e)(5)(ii)(B)</a> of this section); the realistic yield goal for each crop or use identified for each field; and the nitrogen and phosphorus recommendations from sources specified by the Director for each crop or use identified for each field. In addition, the terms include the methodology by which the nutrient management plan accounts for the following factors when calculating the amounts of manure, litter, and process wastewater to be land applied: Results of soil tests conducted in accordance with protocols identified in the nutrient management plan, as required by <a href="/current/title-40/section-122.42#p-122.42(e)(1)(vii)" class="cfr external">paragraph (e)(1)(vii)</a> of this section; credits for all nitrogen in the field that will be plant available; the amount of nitrogen and phosphorus in the manure, litter, and process wastewater to be applied; consideration of multi-year phosphorus application; accounting for all other additions of plant available nitrogen and phosphorus to the field; the form and source of manure, litter, and process wastewater; the timing and method of land application; and volatilization of nitrogen and mineralization of organic nitrogen.</p> </div> <div id="p-122.42(e)(5)(ii)(B)"> <p class="indent-4" data-title="122.42(e)(5)(ii)(B)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>B<span class="paren">)</span></span> The terms of the nutrient management plan include alternative crops identified in the CAFO's nutrient management plan that are not in the planned crop rotation. Where a CAFO includes alternative crops in its nutrient management plan, the crops must be listed by field, in addition to the crops identified in the planned crop rotation for that field, and the nutrient management plan must include realistic crop yield goals and the nitrogen and phosphorus recommendations from sources specified by the Director for each crop. Maximum amounts of nitrogen and phosphorus from all sources of nutrients and the amounts of manure, litter, and process wastewater to be applied must be determined in accordance with the methodology described in <a href="/current/title-40/section-122.42#p-122.42(e)(5)(ii)(A)" class="cfr external">paragraph (e)(5)(ii)(A)</a> of this section.</p> </div> <div id="p-122.42(e)(5)(ii)(C)"> <p class="indent-4" data-title="122.42(e)(5)(ii)(C)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>C<span class="paren">)</span></span> For CAFOs using this approach, the following projections must be included in the nutrient management plan submitted to the Director, but are not terms of the nutrient management plan: The CAFO's planned crop rotations for each field for the period of permit coverage; the projected amount of manure, litter, or process wastewater to be applied; projected credits for all nitrogen in the field that will be plant available; consideration of multi-year phosphorus application; accounting for all other additions of plant available nitrogen and phosphorus to the field; and the predicted form, source, and method of application of manure, litter, and process wastewater for each crop. Timing of application for each field, insofar as it concerns the calculation of rates of application, is not a term of the nutrient management plan.</p> </div> <div id="p-122.42(e)(5)(ii)(D)"> <p class="indent-4" data-title="122.42(e)(5)(ii)(D)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>D<span class="paren">)</span></span> CAFOs that use this approach must calculate maximum amounts of manure, litter, and process wastewater to be land applied at least once each year using the methodology required in <a href="/current/title-40/section-122.42#p-122.42(e)(5)(ii)(A)" class="cfr external">paragraph (e)(5)(ii)(A)</a> of this section before land applying manure, litter, and process wastewater and must rely on the following data:</p> <div id="p-122.42(e)(5)(ii)(D)(1)"> <p class="indent-5" data-title="122.42(e)(5)(ii)(D)(<em>1</em>)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span><em>1</em><span class="paren">)</span></span> A field-specific determination of soil levels of nitrogen and phosphorus, including, for nitrogen, a concurrent determination of nitrogen that will be plant available consistent with the methodology required by <a href="/current/title-40/section-122.42#p-122.42(e)(5)(ii)(A)" class="cfr external">paragraph (e)(5)(ii)(A)</a> of this section, and for phosphorus, the results of the most recent soil test conducted in accordance with soil testing requirements approved by the Director; and</p> </div> <div id="p-122.42(e)(5)(ii)(D)(2)"> <p class="indent-5" data-title="122.42(e)(5)(ii)(D)(<em>2</em>)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span><em>2</em><span class="paren">)</span></span> The results of most recent representative manure, litter, and process wastewater tests for nitrogen and phosphorus taken within 12 months of the date of land application, in order to determine the amount of nitrogen and phosphorus in the manure, litter, and process wastewater to be applied.</p> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div id="p-122.42(e)(6)"> <p class="indent-2" data-title="122.42(e)(6)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>6<span class="paren">)</span></span> <em class="paragraph-heading">Changes to a nutrient management plan.</em> Any permit issued to a CAFO must require the following procedures to apply when a CAFO owner or operator makes changes to the CAFO's nutrient management plan previously submitted to the Director:</p> <div id="p-122.42(e)(6)(i)"> <p class="indent-3" data-title="122.42(e)(6)(i)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>i<span class="paren">)</span></span> The CAFO owner or operator must provide the Director with the most current version of the CAFO's nutrient management plan and identify changes from the previous version, except that the results of calculations made in accordance with the requirements of <a href="/current/title-40/section-122.42#p-122.42(e)(5)(i)(B)" class="cfr external">paragraphs (e)(5)(i)(B)</a> and <a href="/current/title-40/section-122.42#p-122.42(e)(5)(ii)(D)" class="cfr external">(e)(5)(ii)(D)</a> of this section are not subject to the requirements of <a href="/current/title-40/section-122.42#p-122.42(e)(6)" class="cfr external">paragraph (e)(6)</a> of this section.</p> </div> <div id="p-122.42(e)(6)(ii)"> <p class="indent-3" data-title="122.42(e)(6)(ii)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>ii<span class="paren">)</span></span> The Director must review the revised nutrient management plan to ensure that it meets the requirements of this section and applicable effluent limitations and standards, including those specified in <a href="/current/title-40/part-412" class="cfr external">40 CFR part 412</a>, and must determine whether the changes to the nutrient management plan necessitate revision to the terms of the nutrient management plan incorporated into the permit issued to the CAFO. If revision to the terms of the nutrient management plan is not necessary, the Director must notify the CAFO owner or operator and upon such notification the CAFO may implement the revised nutrient management plan. If revision to the terms of the nutrient management plan is necessary, the Director must determine whether such changes are substantial changes as described in <a href="/current/title-40/section-122.42#p-122.42(e)(6)(iii)" class="cfr external">paragraph (e)(6)(iii)</a> of this section.</p> <div id="p-122.42(e)(6)(ii)(A)"> <p class="indent-4" data-title="122.42(e)(6)(ii)(A)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>A<span class="paren">)</span></span> If the Director determines that the changes to the terms of the nutrient management plan are not substantial, the Director must make the revised nutrient management plan publicly available and include it in the permit record, revise the terms of the nutrient management plan incorporated into the permit, and notify the owner or operator and inform the public of any changes to the terms of the nutrient management plan that are incorporated into the permit.</p> </div> <div id="p-122.42(e)(6)(ii)(B)"> <p class="indent-4" data-title="122.42(e)(6)(ii)(B)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>B<span class="paren">)</span></span> If the Director determines that the changes to the terms of the nutrient management plan are substantial, the Director must notify the public and make the proposed changes and the information submitted by the CAFO owner or operator available for public review and comment. The process for public comments, hearing requests, and the hearing process if a hearing is held must follow the procedures applicable to draft permits set forth in <a href="/current/title-40/section-124.11" class="cfr external">40 CFR 124.11</a> through <a href="/current/title-40/section-124.13" class="cfr external">124.13</a>. The Director may establish, either by regulation or in the CAFO's permit, an appropriate period of time for the public to comment and request a hearing on the proposed changes that differs from the time period specified in <a href="/current/title-40/section-124.10" class="cfr external">40 CFR 124.10</a>. The Director must respond to all significant comments received during the comment period as provided in <a href="/current/title-40/section-124.17" class="cfr external">40 CFR 124.17</a>, and require the CAFO owner or operator to further revise the nutrient management plan if necessary, in order to approve the revision to the terms of the nutrient management plan incorporated into the CAFO's permit. Once the Director incorporates the revised terms of the nutrient management plan into the permit, the Director must notify the owner or operator and inform the public of the final decision concerning revisions to the terms and conditions of the permit.</p> </div> </div> <div id="p-122.42(e)(6)(iii)"> <p class="indent-3" data-title="122.42(e)(6)(iii)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>iii<span class="paren">)</span></span> Substantial changes to the terms of a nutrient management plan incorporated as terms and conditions of a permit include, but are not limited to:</p> <div id="p-122.42(e)(6)(iii)(A)"> <p class="indent-4" data-title="122.42(e)(6)(iii)(A)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>A<span class="paren">)</span></span> Addition of new land application areas not previously included in the CAFO's nutrient management plan. Except that if the land application area that is being added to the nutrient management plan is covered by terms of a nutrient management plan incorporated into an existing NPDES permit in accordance with the requirements of <a href="/current/title-40/section-122.42#p-122.42(e)(5)" class="cfr external">paragraph (e)(5)</a> of this section, and the CAFO owner or operator applies manure, litter, or process wastewater on the newly added land application area in accordance with the existing field-specific permit terms applicable to the newly added land application area, such addition of new land would be a change to the new CAFO owner or operator's nutrient management plan but not a substantial change for purposes of this section;</p> </div> <div id="p-122.42(e)(6)(iii)(B)"> <p class="indent-4" data-title="122.42(e)(6)(iii)(B)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>B<span class="paren">)</span></span> Any changes to the field-specific maximum annual rates for land application, as set forth in <a href="/current/title-40/section-122.42#p-122.42s(e)(5)(i)" class="cfr external">paragraphs (e)(5)(i)</a> of this section, and to the maximum amounts of nitrogen and phosphorus derived from all sources for each crop, as set forth in <a href="/current/title-40/section-122.42#p-122.42(e)(5)(ii)" class="cfr external">paragraph (e)(5)(ii)</a> of this section;</p> </div> <div id="p-122.42(e)(6)(iii)(C)"> <p class="indent-4" data-title="122.42(e)(6)(iii)(C)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>C<span class="paren">)</span></span> Addition of any crop or other uses not included in the terms of the CAFO's nutrient management plan and corresponding field-specific rates of application expressed in accordance with <a href="/current/title-40/section-122.42#p-122.42(e)(5)" class="cfr external">paragraph (e)(5)</a> of this section; and</p> </div> <div id="p-122.42(e)(6)(iii)(D)"> <p class="indent-4" data-title="122.42(e)(6)(iii)(D)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>D<span class="paren">)</span></span> Changes to site-specific components of the CAFO's nutrient management plan, where such changes are likely to increase the risk of nitrogen and phosphorus transport to waters of the U.S.</p> </div> </div> <div id="p-122.42(e)(6)(iv)"> <p class="indent-3" data-title="122.42(e)(6)(iv)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>iv<span class="paren">)</span></span> <em class="paragraph-heading">For EPA-issued permits only.</em> Upon incorporation of the revised terms of the nutrient management plan into the permit, <a href="/current/title-40/section-124.19" class="cfr external">40 CFR 124.19</a> specifies procedures for appeal of the permit decision. In addition to the procedures specified at <a href="/current/title-40/section-124.19" class="cfr external">40 CFR 124.19</a>, a person must have submitted comments or participated in the public hearing in order to appeal the permit decision.</p> </div> </div> </div> <div id="p-122.42(f)"> <p class="indent-1" data-title="122.42(f)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>f<span class="paren">)</span></span> <em class="paragraph-heading">Public notification requirements for CSO discharges to the Great Lakes Basin.</em> Any permit issued authorizing the discharge of a combined sewer overflow (CSO) to the Great Lakes Basin must:</p> <div id="p-122.42(f)(1)"> <p class="indent-2" data-title="122.42(f)(1)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>1<span class="paren">)</span></span> Require implementation of the public notification requirements in <a href="/current/title-40/section-122.38#p-122.38(a)" class="cfr external">§ 122.38(a)</a>;</p> </div> <div id="p-122.42(f)(2)"> <p class="indent-2" data-title="122.42(f)(2)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>2<span class="paren">)</span></span> Specify the information that must be included on discharge point signage, which, at a minimum, must include those elements in <a href="/current/title-40/section-122.38#p-122.38(a)(1)(ii)" class="cfr external">§ 122.38(a)(1)(ii)</a>;</p> </div> <div id="p-122.42(f)(3)"> <p class="indent-2" data-title="122.42(f)(3)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>3<span class="paren">)</span></span> Specify discharge points and public access areas where signs are required pursuant to <a href="/current/title-40/section-122.38#p-122.38(a)(1)(i)" class="cfr external">§ 122.38(a)(1)(i)</a>;</p> </div> <div id="p-122.42(f)(4)"> <p class="indent-2" data-title="122.42(f)(4)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>4<span class="paren">)</span></span> Specify the timing and minimum information required for providing initial and supplemental notification to:</p> <div id="p-122.42(f)(4)(i)"> <p class="indent-3" data-title="122.42(f)(4)(i)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>i<span class="paren">)</span></span> Local public health department and other potentially affected entities under <a href="/current/title-40/section-122.38#p-122.38(a)(2)" class="cfr external">§ 122.38(a)(2)</a>; and</p> </div> <div id="p-122.42(f)(4)(ii)"> <p class="indent-3" data-title="122.42(f)(4)(ii)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>ii<span class="paren">)</span></span> The public under <a href="/current/title-40/section-122.38#p-122.38(a)(3)" class="cfr external">§ 122.38(a)(3)</a>.</p> </div> </div> <div id="p-122.42(f)(5)"> <p class="indent-2" data-title="122.42(f)(5)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>5<span class="paren">)</span></span> Specify the location of CSO discharges that must be monitored for volume and discharge duration and the location of CSO discharges where CSO volume and duration may be estimated; and</p> </div> <div id="p-122.42(f)(6)"> <p class="indent-2" data-title="122.42(f)(6)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>6<span class="paren">)</span></span> Require submittal of an annual notice in accordance with <a href="/current/title-40/section-122.38#p-122.38(b)" class="cfr external">§ 122.38(b)</a>;</p> </div> <div id="p-122.42(f)(7)"><p class="indent-2" data-title="122.42(f)(7)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>7<span class="paren">)</span></span> Specify protocols for making the annual notice under <a href="/current/title-40/section-122.38#p-122.38(b)" class="cfr external">§ 122.38(b)</a> available to the public.</p></div> </div> <p class="citation">[<a href="https://www.federalregister.gov/citation/48-FR-14153" class="fr-reference" data-reference="48 FR 14153">48 FR 14153</a>, Apr. 1, 1983, as amended at <a href="https://www.federalregister.gov/citation/49-FR-38049" class="fr-reference" data-reference="49 FR 38049">49 FR 38049</a>, Sept. 26, 1984; <a href="https://www.federalregister.gov/citation/50-FR-4514" class="fr-reference" data-reference="50 FR 4514">50 FR 4514</a>, Jan. 31, 1985; <a href="https://www.federalregister.gov/citation/55-FR-48073" class="fr-reference" data-reference="55 FR 48073">55 FR 48073</a>, Nov. 16, 1990; <a href="https://www.federalregister.gov/citation/57-FR-60448" class="fr-reference" data-reference="57 FR 60448">57 FR 60448</a>, Dec. 18, 1992; <a href="https://www.federalregister.gov/citation/68-FR-7268" class="fr-reference" data-reference="68 FR 7268">68 FR 7268</a>, Feb. 12, 2003; <a href="https://www.federalregister.gov/citation/71-FR-6984" class="fr-reference" data-reference="71 FR 6984">71 FR 6984</a>, Feb. 10, 2006; <a href="https://www.federalregister.gov/citation/72-FR-40250" class="fr-reference" data-reference="72 FR 40250">72 FR 40250</a>, July 24, 2007; <a href="https://www.federalregister.gov/citation/73-FR-70483" class="fr-reference" data-reference="73 FR 70483">73 FR 70483</a>, Nov. 20, 2008; <a href="https://www.federalregister.gov/citation/80-FR-64098" class="fr-reference" data-reference="80 FR 64098">80 FR 64098</a>, Oct. 22, 2015; <a href="https://www.federalregister.gov/citation/83-FR-732" class="fr-reference" data-reference="83 FR 732">83 FR 732</a>, Jan. 8, 2018; <a href="https://www.federalregister.gov/citation/85-FR-69197" class="fr-reference" data-reference="85 FR 69197">85 FR 69197</a>, Nov. 2, 2020] </p> </div> <div class="section" id="122.43"> <h4 data-hierarchy-metadata='{"path":"/current/title-40/section-122.43","citation":"40 CFR 122.43"}'>§ 122.43 Establishing permit conditions (applicable to State programs, see <a href="/current/title-40/section-123.25" class="cfr external">§ 123.25</a>).</h4> <div id="p-122.43(a)"> <p class="indent-1" data-title="122.43(a)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>a<span class="paren">)</span></span> In addition to conditions required in all permits (<a href="/current/title-40/section-122.41" class="cfr external">§§ 122.41</a> and <a href="/current/title-40/section-122.42" class="cfr external">122.42</a>), the Director shall establish conditions, as required on a case-by-case basis, to provide for and ensure compliance with all applicable requirements of CWA and regulations. These shall include conditions under <a href="/current/title-40/section-122.46" class="cfr external">§§ 122.46</a> (duration of permits), 122.47(a) (schedules of compliance), 122.48 (monitoring), electronic reporting requirements of <a href="/current/title-40/part-3" class="cfr external">40 CFR part 3</a> (Cross-Media Electronic Reporting Regulation) and <a href="/current/title-40/part-127" class="cfr external">40 CFR part 127</a> (NPDES Electronic Reporting), and, for EPA permits only, <a href="/current/title-40/section-122.47#p-122.47(b)" class="cfr external">§§ 122.47(b)</a> (alternatives schedule of compliance) and 122.49 (considerations under Federal law).</p> </div> <div id="p-122.43(b)"> <p class="indent-1" data-title="122.43(b)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>b<span class="paren">)</span></span> </p> <div id="p-122.43(b)(1)"> <p class="indent-2" data-title="122.43(b)(1)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>1<span class="paren">)</span></span> For a State issued permit, an applicable requirement is a State statutory or regulatory requirement which takes effect prior to final administrative disposition of a permit. For a permit issued by EPA, an applicable requirement is a statutory or regulatory requirement (including any interim final regulation) which takes effect prior to the issuance of the permit. <a href="/current/title-40/section-124.14" class="cfr external">Section 124.14</a> (reopening of comment period) provides a means for reopening EPA permit proceedings at the discretion of the Director where new requirements become effective during the permitting process and are of sufficient magnitude to make additional proceedings desirable. For State and EPA administered programs, an applicable requirement is also any requirement which takes effect prior to the modification or revocation and reissuance of a permit, to the extent allowed in <a href="/current/title-40/section-122.62" class="cfr external">§ 122.62</a>.</p> </div> <div id="p-122.43(b)(2)"> <p class="indent-2" data-title="122.43(b)(2)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>2<span class="paren">)</span></span> New or reissued permits, and to the extent allowed under <a href="/current/title-40/section-122.62" class="cfr external">§ 122.62</a> modified or revoked and reissued permits, shall incorporate each of the applicable requirements referenced in <a href="/current/title-40/section-122.44" class="cfr external">§§ 122.44</a> and <a href="/current/title-40/section-122.45" class="cfr external">122.45</a>.</p> </div> </div> <div id="p-122.43(c)"><p class="indent-1" data-title="122.43(c)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>c<span class="paren">)</span></span> <em class="paragraph-heading">Incorporation.</em> All permit conditions shall be incorporated either expressly or by reference. If incorporated by reference, a specific citation to the applicable regulations or requirements must be given in the permit.</p></div> <p class="citation">[<a href="https://www.federalregister.gov/citation/48-FR-14153" class="fr-reference" data-reference="48 FR 14153">48 FR 14153</a>, Apr. 1, 1983, as amended at <a href="https://www.federalregister.gov/citation/65-FR-30908" class="fr-reference" data-reference="65 FR 30908">65 FR 30908</a>, May 15, 2000; <a href="https://www.federalregister.gov/citation/80-FR-64098" class="fr-reference" data-reference="80 FR 64098">80 FR 64098</a>, Oct. 22, 2015] </p> </div> <div class="section" id="122.44"> <h4 data-hierarchy-metadata='{"path":"/current/title-40/section-122.44","citation":"40 CFR 122.44"}'>§ 122.44 Establishing limitations, standards, and other permit conditions (applicable to State NPDES programs, see <a href="/current/title-40/section-123.25" class="cfr external">§ 123.25</a>).</h4> <p>In addition to the conditions established under <a href="/current/title-40/section-122.43#p-122.43(a)" class="cfr external">§ 122.43(a)</a>, each NPDES permit shall include conditions meeting the following requirements when applicable.</p> <div id="p-122.44(a)"> <p class="indent-1" data-title="122.44(a)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>a<span class="paren">)</span></span> </p> <div id="p-122.44(a)(1)"> <p class="indent-2" data-title="122.44(a)(1)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>1<span class="paren">)</span></span> <em class="paragraph-heading">Technology-based effluent limitations and standards</em> based on: effluent limitations and standards promulgated under section 301 of the CWA, or new source performance standards promulgated under section 306 of CWA, on case-by-case effluent limitations determined under section 402(a)(1) of CWA, or a combination of the three, in accordance with <a href="/current/title-40/section-125.3" class="cfr external">§ 125.3 of this chapter</a>. For new sources or new dischargers, these technology based limitations and standards are subject to the provisions of <a href="/current/title-40/section-122.29#p-122.29(d)" class="cfr external">§ 122.29(d)</a> (protection period).</p> </div> <div id="p-122.44(a)(2)"> <p class="indent-2" data-title="122.44(a)(2)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>2<span class="paren">)</span></span> <em class="paragraph-heading">Monitoring waivers for certain guideline-listed pollutants.</em> </p> <div id="p-122.44(a)(2)(i)"> <p class="indent-3" data-title="122.44(a)(2)(i)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>i<span class="paren">)</span></span> The Director may authorize a discharger subject to technology-based effluent limitations guidelines and standards in an NPDES permit to forego sampling of a pollutant found at 40 CFR Subchapter N of this chapter if the discharger has demonstrated through sampling and other technical factors that the pollutant is not present in the discharge or is present only at background levels from intake water and without any increase in the pollutant due to activities of the discharger.</p> </div> <div id="p-122.44(a)(2)(ii)"> <p class="indent-3" data-title="122.44(a)(2)(ii)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>ii<span class="paren">)</span></span> This waiver is good only for the term of the permit and is not available during the term of the first permit issued to a discharger.</p> </div> <div id="p-122.44(a)(2)(iii)"> <p class="indent-3" data-title="122.44(a)(2)(iii)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>iii<span class="paren">)</span></span> Any request for this waiver must be submitted when applying for a reissued permit or modification of a reissued permit. The request must demonstrate through sampling or other technical information, including information generated during an earlier permit term that the pollutant is not present in the discharge or is present only at background levels from intake water and without any increase in the pollutant due to activities of the discharger.</p> </div> <div id="p-122.44(a)(2)(iv)"> <p class="indent-3" data-title="122.44(a)(2)(iv)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>iv<span class="paren">)</span></span> Any grant of the monitoring waiver must be included in the permit as an express permit condition and the reasons supporting the grant must be documented in the permit's fact sheet or statement of basis.</p> </div> <div id="p-122.44(a)(2)(v)"> <p class="indent-3" data-title="122.44(a)(2)(v)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>v<span class="paren">)</span></span> This provision does not supersede certification processes and requirements already established in existing effluent limitations guidelines and standards.</p> </div> </div> </div> <div id="p-122.44(b)"> <p class="indent-1" data-title="122.44(b)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>b<span class="paren">)</span></span> </p> <div id="p-122.44(b)(1)"> <p class="indent-2" data-title="122.44(b)(1)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>1<span class="paren">)</span></span> <em class="paragraph-heading">Other effluent limitations and standards</em> under sections 301, 302, 303, 307, 318 and 405 of CWA. If any applicable toxic effluent standard or prohibition (including any schedule of compliance specified in such effluent standard or prohibition) is promulgated under section 307(a) of CWA for a toxic pollutant and that standard or prohibition is more stringent than any limitation on the pollutant in the permit, the Director shall institute proceedings under these regulations to modify or revoke and reissue the permit to conform to the toxic effluent standard or prohibition. See also <a href="/current/title-40/section-122.41#p-122.41(a)" class="cfr external">§ 122.41(a)</a>.</p> </div> <div id="p-122.44(b)(2)"> <p class="indent-2" data-title="122.44(b)(2)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>2<span class="paren">)</span></span> <em class="paragraph-heading">Standards for sewage sludge use or disposal</em> under section 405(d) of the CWA unless those standards have been included in a permit issued under the appropriate provisions of subtitle C of the Solid Waste Disposal Act, Part C of Safe Drinking Water Act, the Marine Protection, Research, and Sanctuaries Act of 1972, or the Clean Air Act, or under State permit programs approved by the Administrator. When there are no applicable standards for sewage sludge use or disposal, the permit may include requirements developed on a case-by-case basis to protect public health and the environment from any adverse effects which may occur from toxic pollutants in sewage sludge. If any applicable standard for sewage sludge use or disposal is promulgated under section 405(d) of the CWA and that standard is more stringent than any limitation on the pollutant or practice in the permit, the Director may initiate proceedings under these regulations to modify or revoke and reissue the permit to conform to the standard for sewage sludge use or disposal.</p> </div> <div id="p-122.44(b)(3)"> <p class="indent-2" data-title="122.44(b)(3)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>3<span class="paren">)</span></span> Requirements applicable to cooling water intake structures under section 316(b) of the CWA, in accordance with part 125, subparts I, J, and N of this chapter.</p> </div> </div> <div id="p-122.44(c)"> <p class="indent-1" data-title="122.44(c)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>c<span class="paren">)</span></span> <em class="paragraph-heading">Reopener clause:</em> For any permit issued to a treatment works treating domestic sewage (including “sludge-only facilities”), the Director shall include a reopener clause to incorporate any applicable standard for sewage sludge use or disposal promulgated under section 405(d) of the CWA. The Director may promptly modify or revoke and reissue any permit containing the reopener clause required by this paragraph if the standard for sewage sludge use or disposal is more stringent than any requirements for sludge use or disposal in the permit, or controls a pollutant or practice not limited in the permit.</p> </div> <div id="p-122.44(d)"> <p class="indent-1" data-title="122.44(d)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>d<span class="paren">)</span></span> <em class="paragraph-heading">Water quality standards and State requirements:</em> any requirements in addition to or more stringent than promulgated effluent limitations guidelines or standards under sections 301, 304, 306, 307, 318 and 405 of CWA necessary to:</p> <div id="p-122.44(d)(1)"> <p class="indent-2" data-title="122.44(d)(1)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>1<span class="paren">)</span></span> Achieve water quality standards established under section 303 of the CWA, including State narrative criteria for water quality.</p> <div id="p-122.44(d)(1)(i)"> <p class="indent-3" data-title="122.44(d)(1)(i)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>i<span class="paren">)</span></span> Limitations must control all pollutants or pollutant parameters (either conventional, nonconventional, or toxic pollutants) which the Director determines are or may be discharged at a level which will cause, have the reasonable potential to cause, or contribute to an excursion above any State water quality standard, including State narrative criteria for water quality.</p> </div> <div id="p-122.44(d)(1)(ii)"> <p class="indent-3" data-title="122.44(d)(1)(ii)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>ii<span class="paren">)</span></span> When determining whether a discharge causes, has the reasonable potential to cause, or contributes to an in-stream excursion above a narrative or numeric criteria within a State water quality standard, the permitting authority shall use procedures which account for existing controls on point and nonpoint sources of pollution, the variability of the pollutant or pollutant parameter in the effluent, the sensitivity of the species to toxicity testing (when evaluating whole effluent toxicity), and where appropriate, the dilution of the effluent in the receiving water.</p> </div> <div id="p-122.44(d)(1)(iii)"> <p class="indent-3" data-title="122.44(d)(1)(iii)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>iii<span class="paren">)</span></span> When the permitting authority determines, using the procedures in <a href="/current/title-40/section-122.44#p-122.44(d)(1)(ii)" class="cfr external">paragraph (d)(1)(ii)</a> of this section, that a discharge causes, has the reasonable potential to cause, or contributes to an in-stream excursion above the allowable ambient concentration of a State numeric criteria within a State water quality standard for an individual pollutant, the permit must contain effluent limits for that pollutant.</p> </div> <div id="p-122.44(d)(1)(iv)"> <p class="indent-3" data-title="122.44(d)(1)(iv)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>iv<span class="paren">)</span></span> When the permitting authority determines, using the procedures in <a href="/current/title-40/section-122.44#p-122.44(d)(1)(ii)" class="cfr external">paragraph (d)(1)(ii)</a> of this section, that a discharge causes, has the reasonable potential to cause, or contributes to an in-stream excursion above the numeric criterion for whole effluent toxicity, the permit must contain effluent limits for whole effluent toxicity.</p> </div> <div id="p-122.44(d)(1)(v)"> <p class="indent-3" data-title="122.44(d)(1)(v)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>v<span class="paren">)</span></span> Except as provided in this subparagraph, when the permitting authority determines, using the procedures in <a href="/current/title-40/section-122.44#p-122.44(d)(1)(ii)" class="cfr external">paragraph (d)(1)(ii)</a> of this section, toxicity testing data, or other information, that a discharge causes, has the reasonable potential to cause, or contributes to an in-stream excursion above a narrative criterion within an applicable State water quality standard, the permit must contain effluent limits for whole effluent toxicity. Limits on whole effluent toxicity are not necessary where the permitting authority demonstrates in the fact sheet or statement of basis of the NPDES permit, using the procedures in <a href="/current/title-40/section-122.44#p-122.44(d)(1)(ii)" class="cfr external">paragraph (d)(1)(ii)</a> of this section, that chemical-specific limits for the effluent are sufficient to attain and maintain applicable numeric and narrative State water quality standards.</p> </div> <div id="p-122.44(d)(1)(vi)"> <p class="indent-3" data-title="122.44(d)(1)(vi)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>vi<span class="paren">)</span></span> Where a State has not established a water quality criterion for a specific chemical pollutant that is present in an effluent at a concentration that causes, has the reasonable potential to cause, or contributes to an excursion above a narrative criterion within an applicable State water quality standard, the permitting authority must establish effluent limits using one or more of the following options:</p> <div id="p-122.44(d)(1)(vi)(A)"> <p class="indent-4" data-title="122.44(d)(1)(vi)(A)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>A<span class="paren">)</span></span> Establish effluent limits using a calculated numeric water quality criterion for the pollutant which the permitting authority demonstrates will attain and maintain applicable narrative water quality criteria and will fully protect the designated use. Such a criterion may be derived using a proposed State criterion, or an explicit State policy or regulation interpreting its narrative water quality criterion, supplemented with other relevant information which may include: EPA's Water Quality Standards Handbook, October 1983, risk assessment data, exposure data, information about the pollutant from the Food and Drug Administration, and current EPA criteria documents; or</p> </div> <div id="p-122.44(d)(1)(vi)(B)"> <p class="indent-4" data-title="122.44(d)(1)(vi)(B)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>B<span class="paren">)</span></span> Establish effluent limits on a case-by-case basis, using EPA's water quality criteria, published under section 304(a) of the CWA, supplemented where necessary by other relevant information; or</p> </div> <div id="p-122.44(d)(1)(vi)(C)"> <p class="indent-4" data-title="122.44(d)(1)(vi)(C)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>C<span class="paren">)</span></span> Establish effluent limitations on an indicator parameter for the pollutant of concern, provided:</p> <div id="p-122.44(d)(1)(vi)(C)(1)"> <p class="indent-5" data-title="122.44(d)(1)(vi)(C)(<em>1</em>)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span><em>1</em><span class="paren">)</span></span> The permit identifies which pollutants are intended to be controlled by the use of the effluent limitation;</p> </div> <div id="p-122.44(d)(1)(vi)(C)(2)"> <p class="indent-5" data-title="122.44(d)(1)(vi)(C)(<em>2</em>)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span><em>2</em><span class="paren">)</span></span> The fact sheet required by <a href="/current/title-40/section-124.56" class="cfr external">§ 124.56</a> sets forth the basis for the limit, including a finding that compliance with the effluent limit on the indicator parameter will result in controls on the pollutant of concern which are sufficient to attain and maintain applicable water quality standards;</p> </div> <div id="p-122.44(d)(1)(vi)(C)(3)"> <p class="indent-5" data-title="122.44(d)(1)(vi)(C)(<em>3</em>)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span><em>3</em><span class="paren">)</span></span> The permit requires all effluent and ambient monitoring necessary to show that during the term of the permit the limit on the indicator parameter continues to attain and maintain applicable water quality standards; and</p> </div> <div id="p-122.44(d)(1)(vi)(C)(4)"> <p class="indent-5" data-title="122.44(d)(1)(vi)(C)(<em>4</em>)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span><em>4</em><span class="paren">)</span></span> The permit contains a reopener clause allowing the permitting authority to modify or revoke and reissue the permit if the limits on the indicator parameter no longer attain and maintain applicable water quality standards.</p> </div> </div> </div> <div id="p-122.44(d)(1)(vii)"> <p class="indent-3" data-title="122.44(d)(1)(vii)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>vii<span class="paren">)</span></span> When developing water quality-based effluent limits under this paragraph the permitting authority shall ensure that:</p> <div id="p-122.44(d)(1)(vii)(A)"> <p class="indent-4" data-title="122.44(d)(1)(vii)(A)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>A<span class="paren">)</span></span> The level of water quality to be achieved by limits on point sources established under this paragraph is derived from, and complies with all applicable water quality standards; and</p> </div> <div id="p-122.44(d)(1)(vii)(B)"> <p class="indent-4" data-title="122.44(d)(1)(vii)(B)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>B<span class="paren">)</span></span> Effluent limits developed to protect a narrative water quality criterion, a numeric water quality criterion, or both, are consistent with the assumptions and requirements of any available wasteload allocation for the discharge prepared by the State and approved by EPA pursuant to <a href="/current/title-40/section-130.7" class="cfr external">40 CFR 130.7</a>.</p> </div> </div> </div> <div id="p-122.44(d)(2)"> <p class="indent-2" data-title="122.44(d)(2)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>2<span class="paren">)</span></span> Attain or maintain a specified water quality through water quality related effluent limits established under section 302 of CWA;</p> </div> <div id="p-122.44(d)(3)"> <p class="indent-2" data-title="122.44(d)(3)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>3<span class="paren">)</span></span> Conform to the conditions in a State certification under section 401 of the CWA when EPA is the permitting authority;</p> </div> <div id="p-122.44(d)(4)"> <p class="indent-2" data-title="122.44(d)(4)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>4<span class="paren">)</span></span> Conform to applicable water quality requirements under section 401(a)(2) of CWA when the discharge affects a State other than the certifying State;</p> </div> <div id="p-122.44(d)(5)"> <p class="indent-2" data-title="122.44(d)(5)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>5<span class="paren">)</span></span> Incorporate any more stringent limitations, treatment standards, or schedule of compliance requirements established under Federal or State law or regulations in accordance with section 301(b)(1)(C) of CWA;</p> </div> <div id="p-122.44(d)(6)"> <p class="indent-2" data-title="122.44(d)(6)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>6<span class="paren">)</span></span> Ensure consistency with the requirements of a Water Quality Management plan approved by EPA under section 208(b) of CWA;</p> </div> <div id="p-122.44(d)(7)"> <p class="indent-2" data-title="122.44(d)(7)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>7<span class="paren">)</span></span> Incorporate section 403(c) criteria under part 125, subpart M, for ocean discharges;</p> </div> <div id="p-122.44(d)(8)"> <p class="indent-2" data-title="122.44(d)(8)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>8<span class="paren">)</span></span> Incorporate alternative effluent limitations or standards where warranted by “fundamentally different factors,” under <a href="/current/title-40/part-125/subpart-D" class="cfr external">40 CFR part 125, subpart D</a>;</p> </div> <div id="p-122.44(d)(9)"> <p class="indent-2" data-title="122.44(d)(9)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>9<span class="paren">)</span></span> Incorporate any other appropriate requirements, conditions, or limitations (other than effluent limitations) into a new source permit to the extent allowed by the National Environmental Policy Act, <a href="https://www.govinfo.gov/link/uscode/42/4321" class="usc external" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">42 U.S.C. 4321</a> <em>et seq.</em> and section 511 of the CWA, when EPA is the permit issuing authority. (See <a href="/current/title-40/section-122.29#p-122.29(c)" class="cfr external">§ 122.29(c)</a>).</p> </div> </div> <div id="p-122.44(e)"> <p class="indent-1" data-title="122.44(e)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>e<span class="paren">)</span></span> <em class="paragraph-heading">Technology-based controls for toxic pollutants.</em> Limitations established under <a href="/current/title-40/section-122.44#p-122.44(a)" class="cfr external">paragraphs (a)</a>, <a href="/current/title-40/section-122.44#p-122.44(b)" class="cfr external">(b)</a>, or <a href="/current/title-40/section-122.44#p-122.44(d)" class="cfr external">(d)</a> of this section, to control pollutants meeting the criteria listed in <a href="/current/title-40/section-122.44#p-122.44(e)(1)" class="cfr external">paragraph (e)(1)</a> of this section. Limitations will be established in accordance with <a href="/current/title-40/section-122.44#p-122.44(e)(2)" class="cfr external">paragraph (e)(2)</a> of this section. An explanation of the development of these limitations shall be included in the fact sheet under <a href="/current/title-40/section-124.56#p-124.56(b)(1)(i)" class="cfr external">§ 124.56(b)(1)(i)</a>.</p> <div id="p-122.44(e)(1)"> <p class="indent-2" data-title="122.44(e)(1)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>1<span class="paren">)</span></span> Limitations must control all toxic pollutants which the Director determines (based on information reported in a permit application under <a href="/current/title-40/section-122.21#p-122.21(g)(7)" class="cfr external">§ 122.21(g)(7)</a> or in a notification under <a href="/current/title-40/section-122.42#p-122.42(a)(1)" class="cfr external">§ 122.42(a)(1)</a> or on other information) are or may be discharged at a level greater than the level which can be achieved by the technology-based treatment requirements appropriate to the permittee under <a href="/current/title-40/section-125.3#p-125.3(c)" class="cfr external">§ 125.3(c) of this chapter</a>; or</p> </div> <div id="p-122.44(e)(2)"> <p class="indent-2" data-title="122.44(e)(2)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>2<span class="paren">)</span></span> The requirement that the limitations control the pollutants meeting the criteria of <a href="/current/title-40/section-122.44#p-122.44(e)(1)" class="cfr external">paragraph (e)(1)</a> of this section will be satisfied by:</p> <div id="p-122.44(e)(2)(i)"> <p class="indent-3" data-title="122.44(e)(2)(i)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>i<span class="paren">)</span></span> Limitations on those pollutants; or</p> </div> <div id="p-122.44(e)(2)(ii)"> <p class="indent-3" data-title="122.44(e)(2)(ii)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>ii<span class="paren">)</span></span> Limitations on other pollutants which, in the judgment of the Director, will provide treatment of the pollutants under <a href="/current/title-40/section-122.44#p-122.44(e)(1)" class="cfr external">paragraph (e)(1)</a> of this section to the levels required by <a href="/current/title-40/section-125.3#p-125.3(c)" class="cfr external">§ 125.3(c)</a>.</p> </div> </div> </div> <div id="p-122.44(f)"> <p class="indent-1" data-title="122.44(f)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>f<span class="paren">)</span></span> <em class="paragraph-heading">Notification level.</em> A “notification level” which exceeds the notification level of <a href="/current/title-40/section-122.42#p-122.42(a)(1)(i)" class="cfr external">§ 122.42(a)(1)(i)</a>, <a href="/current/title-40/section-122.42#p-122.42(a)(1)(ii)" class="cfr external">(ii)</a> or <a href="/current/title-40/section-122.42#p-122.42(a)(1)(iii)" class="cfr external">(iii)</a>, upon a petition from the permittee or on the Director's initiative. This new notification level may not exceed the level which can be achieved by the technology-based treatment requirements appropriate to the permittee under <a href="/current/title-40/section-125.3#p-125.3(c)" class="cfr external">§ 125.3(c)</a></p> </div> <div id="p-122.44(g)"> <p class="indent-1" data-title="122.44(g)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>g<span class="paren">)</span></span> <em class="paragraph-heading">Twenty-four hour reporting.</em> Pollutants for which the permittee must report violations of maximum daily discharge limitations under <a href="/current/title-40/section-122.41#p-122.41(1)(6)(ii)(C)" class="cfr external">§ 122.41(1)(6)(ii)(C)</a> (24-hour reporting) shall be listed in the permit. This list shall include any toxic pollutant or hazardous substance, or any pollutant specifically identified as the method to control a toxic pollutant or hazardous substance.</p> </div> <div id="p-122.44(h)"> <p class="indent-1" data-title="122.44(h)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>h<span class="paren">)</span></span> <em class="paragraph-heading">Durations</em> for permits, as set forth in <a href="/current/title-40/section-122.46" class="cfr external">§ 122.46</a>.</p> </div> <div id="p-122.44(i)"> <p class="indent-1" data-title="122.44(i)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>i<span class="paren">)</span></span> <em class="paragraph-heading">Monitoring requirements.</em> In addition to <a href="/current/title-40/section-122.48" class="cfr external">§ 122.48</a>, the following monitoring requirements:</p> <div id="p-122.44(i)(1)"> <p class="indent-2" data-title="122.44(i)(1)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>1<span class="paren">)</span></span> To assure compliance with permit limitations, requirements to monitor:</p> <div id="p-122.44(i)(1)(i)"> <p class="indent-3" data-title="122.44(i)(1)(i)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>i<span class="paren">)</span></span> The mass (or other measurement specified in the permit) for each pollutant limited in the permit;</p> </div> <div id="p-122.44(i)(1)(ii)"> <p class="indent-3" data-title="122.44(i)(1)(ii)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>ii<span class="paren">)</span></span> The volume of effluent discharged from each outfall;</p> </div> <div id="p-122.44(i)(1)(iii)"> <p class="indent-3" data-title="122.44(i)(1)(iii)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>iii<span class="paren">)</span></span> Other measurements as appropriate including pollutants in internal waste streams under <a href="/current/title-40/section-122.45#p-122.45(i)" class="cfr external">§ 122.45(i)</a>; pollutants in intake water for net limitations under <a href="/current/title-40/section-122.45#p-122.45(f)" class="cfr external">§ 122.45(f)</a>; frequency, rate of discharge, etc., for noncontinuous discharges under <a href="/current/title-40/section-122.45#p-122.45(e)" class="cfr external">§ 122.45(e)</a>; pollutants subject to notification requirements under <a href="/current/title-40/section-122.42#p-122.42(a)" class="cfr external">§ 122.42(a)</a>; and pollutants in sewage sludge or other monitoring as specified in <a href="/current/title-40/part-503" class="cfr external">40 CFR part 503</a>; or as determined to be necessary on a case-by-case basis pursuant to section 405(d)(4) of the CWA.</p> </div> <div id="p-122.44(i)(1)(iv)"> <p class="indent-3" data-title="122.44(i)(1)(iv)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>iv<span class="paren">)</span></span> According to sufficiently sensitive test procedures (i.e., methods) approved under <a href="/current/title-40/part-136" class="cfr external">40 CFR part 136</a> for the analysis of pollutants or pollutant parameters or required under <a href="/current/title-40/chapter-I" class="cfr external">40 CFR chapter I</a>, subchapter N or O.</p> <div id="p-122.44(i)(1)(iv)(A)"> <p class="indent-4" data-title="122.44(i)(1)(iv)(A)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>A<span class="paren">)</span></span> For the purposes of this paragraph, a method is “sufficiently sensitive” when:</p> <div id="p-122.44(i)(1)(iv)(A)(1)"> <p class="indent-5" data-title="122.44(i)(1)(iv)(A)(<em>1</em>)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span><em>1</em><span class="paren">)</span></span> The method minimum level (ML) is at or below the level of the effluent limit established in the permit for the measured pollutant or pollutant parameter; or</p> </div> <div id="p-122.44(i)(1)(iv)(A)(2)"> <p class="indent-5" data-title="122.44(i)(1)(iv)(A)(<em>2</em>)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span><em>2</em><span class="paren">)</span></span> The method has the lowest ML of the analytical methods approved under <a href="/current/title-40/part-136" class="cfr external">40 CFR part 136</a> or required under <a href="/current/title-40/chapter-I" class="cfr external">40 CFR chapter I</a>, subchapter N or O for the measured pollutant or pollutant parameter.</p> <div class="note"> <div class="header">Note to paragraph (<span class="standard">i</span>)(1)(<span class="standard">iv</span>)(A):</div> <p>Consistent with <a href="/current/title-40/part-136" class="cfr external">40 CFR part 136</a>, applicants or permittees have the option of providing matrix or sample specific minimum levels rather than the published levels. Further, where an applicant or permittee can demonstrate that, despite a good faith effort to use a method that would otherwise meet the definition of “sufficiently sensitive”, the analytical results are not consistent with the QA/QC specifications for that method, then the Director may determine that the method is not performing adequately and the Director should select a different method from the remaining EPA-approved methods that is sufficiently sensitive consistent with <a href="/current/title-40/section-122.44#p-122.44(i)(1)(iv)(A)" class="cfr external">40 CFR 122.44(i)(1)(iv)(A)</a>. Where no other EPA-approved methods exist, the Director should select a method consistent with <a href="/current/title-40/section-122.44#p-122.44(i)(1)(iv)(B)" class="cfr external">40 CFR 122.44(i)(1)(iv)(B)</a>.</p> </div> </div> </div> <div id="p-122.44(i)(1)(iv)(B)"> <p class="indent-4" data-title="122.44(i)(1)(iv)(B)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>B<span class="paren">)</span></span> In the case of pollutants or pollutant parameters for which there are no approved methods under <a href="/current/title-40/part-136" class="cfr external">40 CFR part 136</a> or methods are not otherwise required under <a href="/current/title-40/chapter-I" class="cfr external">40 CFR chapter I</a>, subchapter N or O, monitoring shall be conducted according to a test procedure specified in the permit for such pollutants or pollutant parameters.</p> </div> </div> </div> <div id="p-122.44(i)(2)"> <p class="indent-2" data-title="122.44(i)(2)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>2<span class="paren">)</span></span> Except as provided in <a href="/current/title-40/section-122.44#p-122.44(i)(4)" class="cfr external">paragraphs (i)(4)</a> and <a href="/current/title-40/section-122.44#p-122.44(i)(5)" class="cfr external">(5)</a> of this section, requirements to report monitoring results shall be established on a case-by-case basis with a frequency dependent on the nature and effect of the discharge, but in no case less than once a year. For sewage sludge use or disposal practices, requirements to monitor and report results shall be established on a case-by-case basis with a frequency dependent on the nature and effect of the sewage sludge use or disposal practice; minimally this shall be as specified in <a href="/current/title-40/part-503" class="cfr external">40 CFR part 503</a> (where applicable), but in no case less than once a year. All results must be electronically reported in compliance with <a href="/current/title-40/part-3" class="cfr external">40 CFR part 3</a> (including, in all cases, subpart D to part 3), <a href="/current/title-40/section-122.22" class="cfr external">§ 122.22</a>, and <a href="/current/title-40/part-127" class="cfr external">40 CFR part 127</a>.</p> </div> <div id="p-122.44(i)(3)"> <p class="indent-2" data-title="122.44(i)(3)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>3<span class="paren">)</span></span> Requirements to report monitoring results for storm water discharges associated with industrial activity which are subject to an effluent limitation guideline shall be established on a case-by-case basis with a frequency dependent on the nature and effect of the discharge, but in no case less than once a year.</p> </div> <div id="p-122.44(i)(4)"> <p class="indent-2" data-title="122.44(i)(4)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>4<span class="paren">)</span></span> Requirements to report monitoring results for storm water discharges associated with industrial activity (other than those addressed in <a href="/current/title-40/section-122.44#p-122.44(i)(3)" class="cfr external">paragraph (i)(3)</a> of this section) shall be established on a case-by-case basis with a frequency dependent on the nature and effect of the discharge. At a minimum, a permit for such a discharge must require:</p> <div id="p-122.44(i)(4)(i)"> <p class="indent-3" data-title="122.44(i)(4)(i)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>i<span class="paren">)</span></span> The discharger to conduct an annual inspection of the facility site to identify areas contributing to a storm water discharge associated with industrial activity and evaluate whether measures to reduce pollutant loadings identified in a storm water pollution prevention plan are adequate and properly implemented in accordance with the terms of the permit or whether additional control measures are needed;</p> </div> <div id="p-122.44(i)(4)(ii)"> <p class="indent-3" data-title="122.44(i)(4)(ii)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>ii<span class="paren">)</span></span> The discharger to maintain for a period of three years a record summarizing the results of the inspection and a certification that the facility is in compliance with the plan and the permit, and identifying any incidents of non-compliance;</p> </div> <div id="p-122.44(i)(4)(iii)"> <p class="indent-3" data-title="122.44(i)(4)(iii)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>iii<span class="paren">)</span></span> Such report and certification be signed in accordance with <a href="/current/title-40/section-122.22" class="cfr external">§ 122.22</a>; and</p> </div> <div id="p-122.44(i)(4)(iv)"> <p class="indent-3" data-title="122.44(i)(4)(iv)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>iv<span class="paren">)</span></span> Permits for storm water discharges associated with industrial activity from inactive mining operations may, where annual inspections are impracticable, require certification once every three years by a Registered Professional Engineer that the facility is in compliance with the permit, or alternative requirements.</p> </div> </div> <div id="p-122.44(i)(5)"><p class="indent-2" data-title="122.44(i)(5)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>5<span class="paren">)</span></span> Permits which do not require the submittal of monitoring result reports at least annually shall require that the permittee report all instances of noncompliance not reported under <a href="/current/title-40/section-122.41#p-122.41(l)(1)" class="cfr external">§ 122.41(l) (1)</a>, <a href="/current/title-40/section-122.41#p-122.41(4)" class="cfr external">(4)</a>, <a href="/current/title-40/section-122.41#p-122.41(5)" class="cfr external">(5)</a>, and </p></div> <div id="p-122.44(i)(6)"> <p class="indent-2" data-title="122.44(i)(6)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>6<span class="paren">)</span></span> at least annually.</p> </div> </div> <div id="p-122.44(j)"> <p class="indent-1" data-title="122.44(j)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>j<span class="paren">)</span></span> <em class="paragraph-heading">Pretreatment program for POTWs.</em> Requirements for POTWs to:</p> <div id="p-122.44(j)(1)"> <p class="indent-2" data-title="122.44(j)(1)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>1<span class="paren">)</span></span> Identify, in terms of character and volume of pollutants, any Significant Industrial Users discharging into the POTW subject to Pretreatment Standards under section 307(b) of CWA and <a href="/current/title-40/part-403" class="cfr external">40 CFR part 403</a>.</p> </div> <div id="p-122.44(j)(2)"> <p class="indent-2" data-title="122.44(j)(2)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>2<span class="paren">)</span></span> </p> <div id="p-122.44(j)(2)(i)"> <p class="indent-3" data-title="122.44(j)(2)(i)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>i<span class="paren">)</span></span> Submit a local program when required by and in accordance with <a href="/current/title-40/part-403" class="cfr external">40 CFR part 403</a> to assure compliance with pretreatment standards to the extent applicable under section 307(b). The local program shall be incorporated into the permit as described in <a href="/current/title-40/part-403" class="cfr external">40 CFR part 403</a>. The program must require all indirect dischargers to the POTW to comply with the reporting requirements of <a href="/current/title-40/part-403" class="cfr external">40 CFR part 403</a>.</p> </div> <div id="p-122.44(j)(2)(ii)"> <p class="indent-3" data-title="122.44(j)(2)(ii)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>ii<span class="paren">)</span></span> Provide a written technical evaluation of the need to revise local limits under <a href="/current/title-40/section-403.5#p-403.5(c)(1)" class="cfr external">40 CFR 403.5(c)(1)</a>, following permit issuance or reissuance.</p> </div> </div> <div id="p-122.44(j)(3)"> <p class="indent-2" data-title="122.44(j)(3)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>3<span class="paren">)</span></span> For POTWs which are “sludge-only facilities,” a requirement to develop a pretreatment program under <a href="/current/title-40/part-403" class="cfr external">40 CFR part 403</a> when the Director determines that a pretreatment program is necessary to assure compliance with Section 405(d) of the CWA.</p> </div> </div> <div id="p-122.44(k)"> <p class="indent-1" data-title="122.44(k)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>k<span class="paren">)</span></span> <em class="paragraph-heading">Best management practices (BMPs)</em> to control or abate the discharge of pollutants when:</p> <div id="p-122.44(k)(1)"> <p class="indent-2" data-title="122.44(k)(1)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>1<span class="paren">)</span></span> Authorized under section 304(e) of the CWA for the control of toxic pollutants and hazardous substances from ancillary industrial activities;</p> </div> <div id="p-122.44(k)(2)"> <p class="indent-2" data-title="122.44(k)(2)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>2<span class="paren">)</span></span> Authorized under section 402(p) of the CWA for the control of storm water discharges;</p> </div> <div id="p-122.44(k)(3)"> <p class="indent-2" data-title="122.44(k)(3)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>3<span class="paren">)</span></span> Numeric effluent limitations are infeasible; or</p> </div> <div id="p-122.44(k)(4)"> <p class="indent-2" data-title="122.44(k)(4)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>4<span class="paren">)</span></span> The practices are reasonably necessary to achieve effluent limitations and standards or to carry out the purposes and intent of the CWA.</p> <div class="note"> <div class="header">Note to Paragraph (<span class="standard">k</span>)(4):</div> <p>Additional technical information on BMPs and the elements of BMPs is contained in the following documents: Guidance Manual for Developing Best Management Practices (BMPs), October 1993, EPA No. 833/B-93-004, NTIS No. PB 94-178324, ERIC No. W498); Storm Water Management for Construction Activities: Developing Pollution Prevention Plans and Best Management Practices, September 1992, EPA No. 832/R-92-005, NTIS No. PB 92-235951, ERIC No. N482); Storm Water Management for Construction Activities, Developing Pollution Prevention Plans and Best Management Practices: Summary Guidance, EPA No. 833/R-92-001, NTIS No. PB 93-223550; ERIC No. W139; Storm Water Management for Industrial Activities, Developing Pollution Prevention Plans and Best Management Practices, September 1992; EPA 832/R-92-006, NTIS No. PB 92-235969, ERIC No. N477; Storm Water Management for Industrial Activities, Developing Pollution Prevention Plans and Best Management Practices: Summary Guidance, EPA 833/R-92-002, NTIS No. PB 94-133782; ERIC No. W492. These and other EPA guidance documents can be obtained through the National Service Center for Environmental Publications (NSCEP) at <em><a href="http://www.epa.gov/nscep" class="external" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">http://www.epa.gov/nscep</a></em>. In addition, States may have BMP guidance documents. These EPA guidance documents are listed here only for informational purposes; they are not binding and EPA does not intend that these guidance documents have any mandatory, regulatory effect by virtue of their listing in this note.</p> </div> </div> </div> <div id="p-122.44(l)"> <p class="indent-1" data-title="122.44(l)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>l<span class="paren">)</span></span> <em class="paragraph-heading">Reissued permits.</em> </p> <div id="p-122.44(l)(1)"> <p class="indent-2" data-title="122.44(l)(1)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>1<span class="paren">)</span></span> Except as provided in <a href="/current/title-40/section-122.44#p-122.44(l)(2)" class="cfr external">paragraph (l)(2)</a> of this section when a permit is renewed or reissued, interim effluent limitations, standards or conditions must be at least as stringent as the final effluent limitations, standards, or conditions in the previous permit (unless the circumstances on which the previous permit was based have materially and substantially changed since the time the permit was issued and would constitute cause for permit modification or revocation and reissuance under <a href="/current/title-40/section-122.62" class="cfr external">§ 122.62</a>.)</p> </div> <div id="p-122.44(l)(2)"> <p class="indent-2" data-title="122.44(l)(2)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>2<span class="paren">)</span></span> In the case of effluent limitations established on the basis of Section 402(a)(1)(B) of the CWA, a permit may not be renewed, reissued, or modified on the basis of effluent guidelines promulgated under section 304(b) subsequent to the original issuance of such permit, to contain effluent limitations which are less stringent than the comparable effluent limitations in the previous permit.</p> <div id="p-122.44(l)(2)(i)"> <p class="indent-3" data-title="122.44(l)(2)(i)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>i<span class="paren">)</span></span> Exceptions—A permit with respect to which <a href="/current/title-40/section-122.44#p-122.44(l)(2)" class="cfr external">paragraph (l)(2)</a> of this section applies may be renewed, reissued, or modified to contain a less stringent effluent limitation applicable to a pollutant, if—</p> <div id="p-122.44(l)(2)(i)(A)"> <p class="indent-4" data-title="122.44(l)(2)(i)(A)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>A<span class="paren">)</span></span> Material and substantial alterations or additions to the permitted facility occurred after permit issuance which justify the application of a less stringent effluent limitation;</p> </div> <div id="p-122.44(l)(2)(i)(B)"> <p class="indent-4" data-title="122.44(l)(2)(i)(B)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>B<span class="paren">)</span></span> </p> <div id="p-122.44(l)(2)(i)(B)(1)"> <p class="indent-5" data-title="122.44(l)(2)(i)(B)(<em>1</em>)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span><em>1</em><span class="paren">)</span></span> Information is available which was not available at the time of permit issuance (other than revised regulations, guidance, or test methods) and which would have justified the application of a less stringent effluent limitation at the time of permit issuance; or</p> </div> <div id="p-122.44(l)(2)(i)(B)(2)"> <p class="indent-5" data-title="122.44(l)(2)(i)(B)(<em>2</em>)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span><em>2</em><span class="paren">)</span></span> The Administrator determines that technical mistakes or mistaken interpretations of law were made in issuing the permit under section 402(a)(1)(b);</p> </div> </div> <div id="p-122.44(l)(2)(i)(C)"> <p class="indent-4" data-title="122.44(l)(2)(i)(C)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>C<span class="paren">)</span></span> A less stringent effluent limitation is necessary because of events over which the permittee has no control and for which there is no reasonably available remedy;</p> </div> <div id="p-122.44(l)(2)(i)(D)"> <p class="indent-4" data-title="122.44(l)(2)(i)(D)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>D<span class="paren">)</span></span> The permittee has received a permit modification under section 301(c), 301(g), 301(h), 301(i), 301(k), 301(n), or 316(a); or</p> </div> <div id="p-122.44(l)(2)(i)(E)"> <p class="indent-4" data-title="122.44(l)(2)(i)(E)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>E<span class="paren">)</span></span> The permittee has installed the treatment facilities required to meet the effluent limitations in the previous permit and has properly operated and maintained the facilities but has nevertheless been unable to achieve the previous effluent limitations, in which case the limitations in the reviewed, reissued, or modified permit may reflect the level of pollutant control actually achieved (but shall not be less stringent than required by effluent guidelines in effect at the time of permit renewal, reissuance, or modification).</p> </div> </div> <div id="p-122.44(l)(2)(ii)"> <p class="indent-3" data-title="122.44(l)(2)(ii)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>ii<span class="paren">)</span></span> <em class="paragraph-heading">Limitations.</em> In no event may a permit with respect to which <a href="/current/title-40/section-122.44#p-122.44(l)(2)" class="cfr external">paragraph (l)(2)</a> of this section applies be renewed, reissued, or modified to contain an effluent limitation which is less stringent than required by effluent guidelines in effect at the time the permit is renewed, reissued, or modified. In no event may such a permit to discharge into waters be renewed, issued, or modified to contain a less stringent effluent limitation if the implementation of such limitation would result in a violation of a water quality standard under section 303 applicable to such waters.</p> </div> </div> </div> <div id="p-122.44(m)"> <p class="indent-1" data-title="122.44(m)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>m<span class="paren">)</span></span> <em class="paragraph-heading">Privately owned treatment works.</em> For a privately owned treatment works, any conditions expressly applicable to any user, as a limited co-permittee, that may be necessary in the permit issued to the treatment works to ensure compliance with applicable requirements under this part. Alternatively, the Director may issue separate permits to the treatment works and to its users, or may require a separate permit application from any user. The Director's decision to issue a permit with no conditions applicable to any user, to impose conditions on one or more users, to issue separate permits, or to require separate applications, and the basis for that decision, shall be stated in the fact sheet for the draft permit for the treatment works.</p> </div> <div id="p-122.44(n)"> <p class="indent-1" data-title="122.44(n)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>n<span class="paren">)</span></span> <em class="paragraph-heading">Grants.</em> Any conditions imposed in grants made by the Administrator to POTWs under sections 201 and 204 of CWA which are reasonably necessary for the achievement of effluent limitations under section 301 of CWA.</p> </div> <div id="p-122.44(o)"> <p class="indent-1" data-title="122.44(o)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>o<span class="paren">)</span></span> <em class="paragraph-heading">Sewage sludge.</em> Requirements under section 405 of CWA governing the disposal of sewage sludge from publicly owned treatment works or any other treatment works treating domestic sewage for any use for which regulations have been established, in accordance with any applicable regulations.</p> </div> <div id="p-122.44(p)"> <p class="indent-1" data-title="122.44(p)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>p<span class="paren">)</span></span> <em class="paragraph-heading">Coast Guard.</em> When a permit is issued to a facility that may operate at certain times as a means of transportation over water, a condition that the discharge shall comply with any applicable regulations promulgated by the Secretary of the department in which the Coast Guard is operating, that establish specifications for safe transportation, handling, carriage, and storage of pollutants.</p> </div> <div id="p-122.44(q)"> <p class="indent-1" data-title="122.44(q)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>q<span class="paren">)</span></span> <em class="paragraph-heading">Navigation.</em> Any conditions that the Secretary of the Army considers necessary to ensure that navigation and anchorage will not be substantially impaired, in accordance with <a href="/current/title-40/section-124.59" class="cfr external">§ 124.59 of this chapter</a>.</p> </div> <div id="p-122.44(r)"> <p class="indent-1" data-title="122.44(r)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>r<span class="paren">)</span></span> <em class="paragraph-heading">Great Lakes.</em> When a permit is issued to a facility that discharges into the Great Lakes System (as defined in <a href="/current/title-40/section-132.2" class="cfr external">40 CFR 132.2</a>), conditions promulgated by the State, Tribe, or EPA pursuant to <a href="/current/title-40/part-132" class="cfr external">40 CFR part 132</a>.</p> </div> <div id="p-122.44(s)"> <p class="indent-1" data-title="122.44(s)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>s<span class="paren">)</span></span> <em class="paragraph-heading">Qualifying State, Tribal, or local programs.</em> </p> <div id="p-122.44(s)(1)"> <p class="indent-2" data-title="122.44(s)(1)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>1<span class="paren">)</span></span> For storm water discharges associated with small construction activity identified in <a href="/current/title-40/section-122.26#p-122.26(b)(15)" class="cfr external">§ 122.26(b)(15)</a>, the Director may include permit conditions that incorporate qualifying State, Tribal, or local erosion and sediment control program requirements by reference. Where a qualifying State, Tribal, or local program does not include one or more of the elements in this <a href="/current/title-40/section-122.44#p-122.44(s)(1)" class="cfr external">paragraph (s)(1)</a>, then the Director must include those elements as conditions in the permit. A qualifying State, Tribal, or local erosion and sediment control program is one that includes:</p> <div id="p-122.44(s)(1)(i)"> <p class="indent-3" data-title="122.44(s)(1)(i)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>i<span class="paren">)</span></span> Requirements for construction site operators to implement appropriate erosion and sediment control best management practices;</p> </div> <div id="p-122.44(s)(1)(ii)"> <p class="indent-3" data-title="122.44(s)(1)(ii)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>ii<span class="paren">)</span></span> Requirements for construction site operators to control waste such as discarded building materials, concrete truck washout, chemicals, litter, and sanitary waste at the construction site that may cause adverse impacts to water quality;</p> </div> <div id="p-122.44(s)(1)(iii)"> <p class="indent-3" data-title="122.44(s)(1)(iii)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>iii<span class="paren">)</span></span> Requirements for construction site operators to develop and implement a storm water pollution prevention plan. (A storm water pollution prevention plan includes site descriptions, descriptions of appropriate control measures, copies of approved State, Tribal or local requirements, maintenance procedures, inspection procedures, and identification of non-storm water discharges); and</p> </div> <div id="p-122.44(s)(1)(iv)"> <p class="indent-3" data-title="122.44(s)(1)(iv)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>iv<span class="paren">)</span></span> Requirements to submit a site plan for review that incorporates consideration of potential water quality impacts.</p> </div> </div> <div id="p-122.44(s)(2)"><p class="indent-2" data-title="122.44(s)(2)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>2<span class="paren">)</span></span> For storm water discharges from construction activity identified in <a href="/current/title-40/section-122.26#p-122.26(b)(14)(x)" class="cfr external">§ 122.26(b)(14)(x)</a>, the Director may include permit conditions that incorporate qualifying State, Tribal, or local erosion and sediment control program requirements by reference. A qualifying State, Tribal or local erosion and sediment control program is one that includes the elements listed in <a href="/current/title-40/section-122.44#p-122.44(s)(1)" class="cfr external">paragraph (s)(1)</a> of this section and any additional requirements necessary to achieve the applicable technology-based standards of “best available technology” and “best conventional technology” based on the best professional judgment of the permit writer.</p></div> </div> <p class="citation">[<a href="https://www.federalregister.gov/citation/48-FR-14153" class="fr-reference" data-reference="48 FR 14153">48 FR 14153</a>, Apr. 1, 1983] </p> <div class="editorial-note"><div class="box box-published no-footer"> <div class="seal-block seal-block-header"><div class="seal-content"><h6>Editorial Note</h6></div></div> <div class="content-block "> <h4 class="inline-header">Editorial Note:</h4> <p class="inline-paragraph">For <span class="minor-caps">Federal Register</span> citations affecting <a href="/current/title-40/section-122.44" class="cfr external">§ 122.44</a>, see the List of CFR Sections Affected, which appears in the Finding Aids section of the printed volume and at <em><a href="http://www.govinfo.gov" class="external" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">www.govinfo.gov</a>.</em></p> </div> </div></div> </div> <div class="section" id="122.45"> <h4 data-hierarchy-metadata='{"path":"/current/title-40/section-122.45","citation":"40 CFR 122.45"}'>§ 122.45 Calculating NPDES permit conditions (applicable to State NPDES programs, see <a href="/current/title-40/section-123.25" class="cfr external">§ 123.25</a>).</h4> <div id="p-122.45(a)"> <p class="indent-1" data-title="122.45(a)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>a<span class="paren">)</span></span> <em class="paragraph-heading">Outfalls and discharge points.</em> All permit effluent limitations, standards and prohibitions shall be established for each outfall or discharge point of the permitted facility, except as otherwise provided under <a href="/current/title-40/section-122.44#p-122.44(k)" class="cfr external">§ 122.44(k)</a> (BMPs where limitations are infeasible) and <a href="/current/title-40/section-122.45#p-122.45(i)" class="cfr external">paragraph (i)</a> of this section (limitations on internal waste streams).</p> </div> <div id="p-122.45(b)"> <p class="indent-1" data-title="122.45(b)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>b<span class="paren">)</span></span> <em class="paragraph-heading">Production-based limitations.</em> </p> <div id="p-122.45(b)(1)"> <p class="indent-2" data-title="122.45(b)(1)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>1<span class="paren">)</span></span> In the case of POTWs, permit effluent limitations, standards, or prohibitions shall be calculated based on design flow.</p> </div> <div id="p-122.45(b)(2)"> <p class="indent-2" data-title="122.45(b)(2)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>2<span class="paren">)</span></span> </p> <div id="p-122.45(b)(2)(i)"> <p class="indent-3" data-title="122.45(b)(2)(i)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>i<span class="paren">)</span></span> Except in the case of POTWs or as provided in <a href="/current/title-40/section-122.45#p-122.45(b)(2)(ii)" class="cfr external">paragraph (b)(2)(ii)</a> of this section, calculation of any permit limitations, standards, or prohibitions which are based on production (or other measure of operation) shall be based not upon the designed production capacity but rather upon a reasonable measure of actual production of the facility. For new sources or new dischargers, actual production shall be estimated using projected production. The time period of the measure of production shall correspond to the time period of the calculated permit limitations; for example, monthly production shall be used to calculate average monthly discharge limitations.</p> </div> <div id="p-122.45(b)(2)(ii)"> <p class="indent-3" data-title="122.45(b)(2)(ii)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>ii<span class="paren">)</span></span> </p> <div id="p-122.45(b)(2)(ii)(A)"> <p class="indent-4" data-title="122.45(b)(2)(ii)(A)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>A<span class="paren">)</span></span> </p> <div id="p-122.45(b)(2)(ii)(A)(1)"> <p class="indent-5" data-title="122.45(b)(2)(ii)(A)(<em>1</em>)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span><em>1</em><span class="paren">)</span></span> The Director may include a condition establishing alternate permit limitations, standards, or prohibitions based upon anticipated increased (not to exceed maximum production capability) or decreased production levels.</p> </div> <div id="p-122.45(b)(2)(ii)(A)(2)"> <p class="indent-5" data-title="122.45(b)(2)(ii)(A)(<em>2</em>)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span><em>2</em><span class="paren">)</span></span> <em class="paragraph-heading">For the automotive manufacturing industry</em> only, the Regional Administrator shall, and the State Director may establish a condition under <a href="/current/title-40/section-122.45#p-122.45(b)(2)(ii)(A)(1)" class="cfr external">paragraph (b)(2)(ii)(A)(<em>1</em>)</a> of this section if the applicant satisfactorily demonstrates to the Director at the time the application is submitted that its actual production, as indicated in <a href="/current/title-40/section-122.45#p-122.45(b)(2)(i)" class="cfr external">paragraph (b)(2)(i)</a> of this section, is substantially below maximum production capability and that there is a reasonable potential for an increase above actual production during the duration of the permit.</p> </div> </div> <div id="p-122.45(b)(2)(ii)(B)"> <p class="indent-4" data-title="122.45(b)(2)(ii)(B)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>B<span class="paren">)</span></span> If the Director establishes permit conditions under <a href="/current/title-40/section-122.45#p-122.45(b)(2)(ii)(A)" class="cfr external">paragraph (b)(2)(ii)(A)</a> of this section:</p> <div id="p-122.45(b)(2)(ii)(B)(1)"> <p class="indent-5" data-title="122.45(b)(2)(ii)(B)(<em>1</em>)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span><em>1</em><span class="paren">)</span></span> The permit shall require the permittee to notify the Director at least two business days prior to a month in which the permittee expects to operate at a level higher than the lowest production level identified in the permit. The notice shall specify the anticipated level and the period during which the permittee expects to operate at the alternate level. If the notice covers more than one month, the notice shall specify the reasons for the anticipated production level increase. New notice of discharge at alternate levels is required to cover a period or production level not covered by prior notice or, if during two consecutive months otherwise covered by a notice, the production level at the permitted facility does not in fact meet the higher level designated in the notice.</p> </div> <div id="p-122.45(b)(2)(ii)(B)(2)"> <p class="indent-5" data-title="122.45(b)(2)(ii)(B)(<em>2</em>)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span><em>2</em><span class="paren">)</span></span> The permittee shall comply with the limitations, standards, or prohibitions that correspond to the lowest level of production specified in the permit, unless the permittee has notified the Director under <a href="/current/title-40/section-122.45#p-122.45(b)(2)(ii)(B)(1)" class="cfr external">paragraph (b)(2)(ii)(B)(<em>1</em>)</a> of this section, in which case the permittee shall comply with the lower of the actual level of production during each month or the level specified in the notice.</p> </div> <div id="p-122.45(b)(2)(ii)(B)(3)"> <p class="indent-5" data-title="122.45(b)(2)(ii)(B)(<em>3</em>)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span><em>3</em><span class="paren">)</span></span> The permittee shall submit with the DMR the level of production that actually occurred during each month and the limitations, standards, or prohibitions applicable to that level of production.</p> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div id="p-122.45(c)"> <p class="indent-1" data-title="122.45(c)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>c<span class="paren">)</span></span> <em class="paragraph-heading">Metals.</em> All permit effluent limitations, standards, or prohibitions for a metal shall be expressed in terms of “total recoverable metal” as defined in <a href="/current/title-40/part-136" class="cfr external">40 CFR part 136</a> unless:</p> <div id="p-122.45(c)(1)"> <p class="indent-2" data-title="122.45(c)(1)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>1<span class="paren">)</span></span> An applicable effluent standard or limitation has been promulgated under the CWA and specifies the limitation for the metal in the dissolved or valent or total form; or</p> </div> <div id="p-122.45(c)(2)"> <p class="indent-2" data-title="122.45(c)(2)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>2<span class="paren">)</span></span> In establishing permit limitations on a case-by-case basis under <a href="/current/title-40/section-125.3" class="cfr external">§ 125.3</a>, it is necessary to express the limitation on the metal in the dissolved or valent or total form to carry out the provisions of the CWA; or</p> </div> <div id="p-122.45(c)(3)"> <p class="indent-2" data-title="122.45(c)(3)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>3<span class="paren">)</span></span> All approved analytical methods for the metal inherently measure only its dissolved form (e.g., hexavalent chromium).</p> </div> </div> <div id="p-122.45(d)"> <p class="indent-1" data-title="122.45(d)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>d<span class="paren">)</span></span> <em class="paragraph-heading">Continuous discharges.</em> For continuous discharges all permit effluent limitations, standards, and prohibitions, including those necessary to achieve water quality standards, shall unless impracticable be stated as:</p> <div id="p-122.45(d)(1)"> <p class="indent-2" data-title="122.45(d)(1)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>1<span class="paren">)</span></span> Maximum daily and average monthly discharge limitations for all dischargers other than publicly owned treatment works; and</p> </div> <div id="p-122.45(d)(2)"> <p class="indent-2" data-title="122.45(d)(2)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>2<span class="paren">)</span></span> Average weekly and average monthly discharge limitations for POTWs.</p> </div> </div> <div id="p-122.45(e)"> <p class="indent-1" data-title="122.45(e)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>e<span class="paren">)</span></span> <em class="paragraph-heading">Non-continuous discharges.</em> Discharges which are not continuous, as defined in <a href="/current/title-40/section-122.2" class="cfr external">§ 122.2</a>, shall be particularly described and limited, considering the following factors, as appropriate:</p> <div id="p-122.45(e)(1)"> <p class="indent-2" data-title="122.45(e)(1)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>1<span class="paren">)</span></span> Frequency (for example, a batch discharge shall not occur more than once every 3 weeks);</p> </div> <div id="p-122.45(e)(2)"> <p class="indent-2" data-title="122.45(e)(2)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>2<span class="paren">)</span></span> Total mass (for example, not to exceed 100 kilograms of zinc and 200 kilograms of chromium per batch discharge);</p> </div> <div id="p-122.45(e)(3)"> <p class="indent-2" data-title="122.45(e)(3)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>3<span class="paren">)</span></span> Maximum rate of discharge of pollutants during the discharge (for example, not to exceed 2 kilograms of zinc per minute); and</p> </div> <div id="p-122.45(e)(4)"> <p class="indent-2" data-title="122.45(e)(4)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>4<span class="paren">)</span></span> Prohibition or limitation of specified pollutants by mass, concentration, or other appropriate measure (for example, shall not contain at any time more than 0.1 mg/1 zinc or more than 250 grams (<span class="fraction"><span class="numerator">1</span>⁄<span class="denominator">4</span></span> kilogram) of zinc in any discharge).</p> </div> </div> <div id="p-122.45(f)"> <p class="indent-1" data-title="122.45(f)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>f<span class="paren">)</span></span> <em class="paragraph-heading">Mass limitations.</em> </p> <div id="p-122.45(f)(1)"> <p class="indent-2" data-title="122.45(f)(1)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>1<span class="paren">)</span></span> All pollutants limited in permits shall have limitations, standards or prohibitions expressed in terms of mass except:</p> <div id="p-122.45(f)(1)(i)"> <p class="indent-3" data-title="122.45(f)(1)(i)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>i<span class="paren">)</span></span> For pH, temperature, radiation, or other pollutants which cannot appropriately be expressed by mass;</p> </div> <div id="p-122.45(f)(1)(ii)"> <p class="indent-3" data-title="122.45(f)(1)(ii)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>ii<span class="paren">)</span></span> When applicable standards and limitations are expressed in terms of other units of measurement; or</p> </div> <div id="p-122.45(f)(1)(iii)"> <p class="indent-3" data-title="122.45(f)(1)(iii)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>iii<span class="paren">)</span></span> If in establishing permit limitations on a case-by-case basis under <a href="/current/title-40/section-125.3" class="cfr external">§ 125.3</a>, limitations expressed in terms of mass are infeasible because the mass of the pollutant discharged cannot be related to a measure of operation (for example, discharges of TSS from certain mining operations), and permit conditions ensure that dilution will not be used as a substitute for treatment.</p> </div> </div> <div id="p-122.45(f)(2)"> <p class="indent-2" data-title="122.45(f)(2)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>2<span class="paren">)</span></span> Pollutants limited in terms of mass additionally may be limited in terms of other units of measurement, and the permit shall require the permittee to comply with both limitations.</p> </div> </div> <div id="p-122.45(g)"> <p class="indent-1" data-title="122.45(g)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>g<span class="paren">)</span></span> <em class="paragraph-heading">Pollutants in intake water.</em> </p> <div id="p-122.45(g)(1)"> <p class="indent-2" data-title="122.45(g)(1)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>1<span class="paren">)</span></span> Upon request of the discharger, technology-based effluent limitations or standards shall be adjusted to reflect credit for pollutants in the discharger's intake water if:</p> <div id="p-122.45(g)(1)(i)"> <p class="indent-3" data-title="122.45(g)(1)(i)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>i<span class="paren">)</span></span> The applicable effluent limitations and standards contained in 40 CFR subchapter N specifically provide that they shall be applied on a net basis; or</p> </div> <div id="p-122.45(g)(1)(ii)"> <p class="indent-3" data-title="122.45(g)(1)(ii)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>ii<span class="paren">)</span></span> The discharger demonstrates that the control system it proposes or uses to meet applicable technology-based limitations and standards would, if properly installed and operated, meet the limitations and standards in the absence of pollutants in the intake waters.</p> </div> </div> <div id="p-122.45(g)(2)"> <p class="indent-2" data-title="122.45(g)(2)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>2<span class="paren">)</span></span> Credit for generic pollutants such as biochemical oxygen demand (BOD) or total suspended solids (TSS) should not be granted unless the permittee demonstrates that the constituents of the generic measure in the effluent are substantially similar to the constituents of the generic measure in the intake water or unless appropriate additional limits are placed on process water pollutants either at the outfall or elsewhere.</p> </div> <div id="p-122.45(g)(3)"> <p class="indent-2" data-title="122.45(g)(3)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>3<span class="paren">)</span></span> Credit shall be granted only to the extent necessary to meet the applicable limitation or standard, up to a maximum value equal to the influent value. Additional monitoring may be necessary to determine eligibility for credits and compliance with permit limits.</p> </div> <div id="p-122.45(g)(4)"> <p class="indent-2" data-title="122.45(g)(4)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>4<span class="paren">)</span></span> Credit shall be granted only if the discharger demonstrates that the intake water is drawn from the same body of water into which the discharge is made. The Director may waive this requirement if he finds that no environmental degradation will result.</p> </div> <div id="p-122.45(g)(5)"> <p class="indent-2" data-title="122.45(g)(5)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>5<span class="paren">)</span></span> This section does not apply to the discharge of raw water clarifier sludge generated from the treatment of intake water.</p> </div> </div> <div id="p-122.45(h)"> <p class="indent-1" data-title="122.45(h)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>h<span class="paren">)</span></span> <em class="paragraph-heading">Internal waste streams.</em> </p> <div id="p-122.45(h)(1)"> <p class="indent-2" data-title="122.45(h)(1)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>1<span class="paren">)</span></span> When permit effluent limitations or standards imposed at the point of discharge are impractical or infeasible, effluent limitations or standards for discharges of pollutants may be imposed on internal waste streams before mixing with other waste streams or cooling water streams. In those instances, the monitoring required by <a href="/current/title-40/section-122.48" class="cfr external">§ 122.48</a> shall also be applied to the internal waste streams.</p> </div> <div id="p-122.45(h)(2)"> <p class="indent-2" data-title="122.45(h)(2)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>2<span class="paren">)</span></span> Limits on internal waste streams will be imposed only when the fact sheet under <a href="/current/title-40/section-124.56" class="cfr external">§ 124.56</a> sets forth the exceptional circumstances which make such limitations necessary, such as when the final discharge point is inaccessible (for example, under 10 meters of water), the wastes at the point of discharge are so diluted as to make monitoring impracticable, or the interferences among pollutants at the point of discharge would make detection or analysis impracticable.</p> </div> </div> <div id="p-122.45(i)"><p class="indent-1" data-title="122.45(i)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>i<span class="paren">)</span></span> <em class="paragraph-heading">Disposal of pollutants into wells, into POTWs or by land application.</em> Permit limitations and standards shall be calculated as provided in <a href="/current/title-40/section-122.50" class="cfr external">§ 122.50</a>.</p></div> <p class="citation">[<a href="https://www.federalregister.gov/citation/48-FR-14153" class="fr-reference" data-reference="48 FR 14153">48 FR 14153</a>, Apr. 1, 1983, as amended at <a href="https://www.federalregister.gov/citation/49-FR-38049" class="fr-reference" data-reference="49 FR 38049">49 FR 38049</a>, Sept. 26, 1984; <a href="https://www.federalregister.gov/citation/50-FR-4514" class="fr-reference" data-reference="50 FR 4514">50 FR 4514</a>, Jan. 31, 1985; <a href="https://www.federalregister.gov/citation/54-FR-258" class="fr-reference" data-reference="54 FR 258">54 FR 258</a>, Jan. 4, 1989; <a href="https://www.federalregister.gov/citation/54-FR-18784" class="fr-reference" data-reference="54 FR 18784">54 FR 18784</a>, May 2, 1989; <a href="https://www.federalregister.gov/citation/65-FR-30909" class="fr-reference" data-reference="65 FR 30909">65 FR 30909</a>, May 15, 2000; <a href="https://www.federalregister.gov/citation/84-FR-3338" class="fr-reference" data-reference="84 FR 3338">84 FR 3338</a>, Feb. 12, 2019] </p> </div> <div class="section" id="122.46"> <h4 data-hierarchy-metadata='{"path":"/current/title-40/section-122.46","citation":"40 CFR 122.46"}'>§ 122.46 Duration of permits (applicable to State programs, see <a href="/current/title-40/section-123.25" class="cfr external">§ 123.25</a>).</h4> <div id="p-122.46(a)"> <p class="indent-1" data-title="122.46(a)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>a<span class="paren">)</span></span> NPDES permits shall be effective for a fixed term not to exceed 5 years.</p> </div> <div id="p-122.46(b)"> <p class="indent-1" data-title="122.46(b)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>b<span class="paren">)</span></span> Except as provided in <a href="/current/title-40/section-122.6" class="cfr external">§ 122.6</a>, the term of a permit shall not be extended by modification beyond the maximum duration specified in this section.</p> </div> <div id="p-122.46(c)"> <p class="indent-1" data-title="122.46(c)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>c<span class="paren">)</span></span> The Director may issue any permit for a duration that is less than the full allowable term under this section.</p> </div> <div id="p-122.46(d)"> <p class="indent-1" data-title="122.46(d)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>d<span class="paren">)</span></span> A permit may be issued to expire on or after the statutory deadline set forth in section 301(b)(2) (A), (C), and (E), if the permit includes effluent limitations to meet the requirements of section 301(b)(2) (A), (C), (D), (E) and (F), whether or not applicable effluent limitations guidelines have been promulgated or approved.</p> </div> <div id="p-122.46(e)"><p class="indent-1" data-title="122.46(e)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>e<span class="paren">)</span></span> A determination that a particular discharger falls within a given industrial category for purposes of setting a permit expiration date under <a href="/current/title-40/section-122.46#p-122.46(d)" class="cfr external">paragraph (d)</a> of this section is not conclusive as to the discharger's inclusion in that industrial category for any other purposes, and does not prejudice any rights to challenge or change that inclusion at the time that a permit based on that determination is formulated.</p></div> <p class="citation">[<a href="https://www.federalregister.gov/citation/48-FR-14153" class="fr-reference" data-reference="48 FR 14153">48 FR 14153</a>, Apr. 1, 1983, as amended at <a href="https://www.federalregister.gov/citation/49-FR-31842" class="fr-reference" data-reference="49 FR 31842">49 FR 31842</a>, Aug. 8, 1984; <a href="https://www.federalregister.gov/citation/50-FR-6940" class="fr-reference" data-reference="50 FR 6940">50 FR 6940</a>, Feb. 19, 1985; <a href="https://www.federalregister.gov/citation/60-FR-33931" class="fr-reference" data-reference="60 FR 33931">60 FR 33931</a>, June 29, 1995] </p> </div> <div class="section" id="122.47"> <h4 data-hierarchy-metadata='{"path":"/current/title-40/section-122.47","citation":"40 CFR 122.47"}'>§ 122.47 Schedules of compliance.</h4> <div id="p-122.47(a)"> <p class="indent-1" data-title="122.47(a)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>a<span class="paren">)</span></span> <em class="paragraph-heading">General (applicable to State programs, see <a href="/current/title-40/section-123.25" class="cfr external">§ 123.25</a>).</em> The permit may, when appropriate, specify a schedule of compliance leading to compliance with CWA and regulations.</p> <div id="p-122.47(a)(1)"> <p class="indent-2" data-title="122.47(a)(1)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>1<span class="paren">)</span></span> <em class="paragraph-heading">Time for compliance.</em> Any schedules of compliance under this section shall require compliance as soon as possible, but not later than the applicable statutory deadline under the CWA.</p> </div> <div id="p-122.47(a)(2)"> <p class="indent-2" data-title="122.47(a)(2)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>2<span class="paren">)</span></span> The first NPDES permit issued to a new source or a new discharger shall contain a schedule of compliance only when necessary to allow a reasonable opportunity to attain compliance with requirements issued or revised after commencement of construction but less than three years before commencement of the relevant discharge. For recommencing dischargers, a schedule of compliance shall be available only when necessary to allow a reasonable opportunity to attain compliance with requirements issued or revised less than three years before recommencement of discharge.</p> </div> <div id="p-122.47(a)(3)"> <p class="indent-2" data-title="122.47(a)(3)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>3<span class="paren">)</span></span> <em class="paragraph-heading">Interim dates.</em> Except as provided in <a href="/current/title-40/section-122.47#p-122.47(b)(1)(ii)" class="cfr external">paragraph (b)(1)(ii)</a> of this section, if a permit establishes a schedule of compliance which exceeds 1 year from the date of permit issuance, the schedule shall set forth interim requirements and the dates for their achievement.</p> <div id="p-122.47(a)(3)(i)"> <p class="indent-3" data-title="122.47(a)(3)(i)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>i<span class="paren">)</span></span> The time between interim dates shall not exceed 1 year, except that in the case of a schedule for compliance with standards for sewage sludge use and disposal, the time between interim dates shall not exceed six months.</p> </div> <div id="p-122.47(a)(3)(ii)"> <p class="indent-3" data-title="122.47(a)(3)(ii)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>ii<span class="paren">)</span></span> If the time necessary for completion of any interim requirement (such as the construction of a control facility) is more than 1 year and is not readily divisible into stages for completion, the permit shall specify interim dates for the submission of reports of progress toward completion of the interim requirements and indicate a projected completion date.</p> <div class="note"> <div class="header">Note:</div> <p>Examples of interim requirements include: (a) Submit a complete Step 1 construction grant (for POTWs); (b) let a contract for construction of required facilities; (c) commence construction of required facilities; (d) complete construction of required facilities.</p> </div> </div> </div> <div id="p-122.47(a)(4)"> <p class="indent-2" data-title="122.47(a)(4)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>4<span class="paren">)</span></span> <em class="paragraph-heading">Reporting.</em> The permit shall be written to require that no later than 14 days following each interim date and the final date of compliance, the permittee shall notify the Director in writing of its compliance or noncompliance with the interim or final requirements, or submit progress reports if paragraph (a)(3)(ii) is applicable.</p> </div> </div> <div id="p-122.47(b)"> <p class="indent-1" data-title="122.47(b)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>b<span class="paren">)</span></span> <em class="paragraph-heading">Alternative schedules of compliance.</em> An NPDES permit applicant or permittee may cease conducting regulated activities (by terminating of direct discharge for NPDES sources) rather than continuing to operate and meet permit requirements as follows:</p> <div id="p-122.47(b)(1)"> <p class="indent-2" data-title="122.47(b)(1)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>1<span class="paren">)</span></span> If the permittee decides to cease conducting regulated activities at a given time within the term of a permit which has already been issued:</p> <div id="p-122.47(b)(1)(i)"> <p class="indent-3" data-title="122.47(b)(1)(i)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>i<span class="paren">)</span></span> The permit may be modified to contain a new or additional schedule leading to timely cessation of activities; or</p> </div> <div id="p-122.47(b)(1)(ii)"> <p class="indent-3" data-title="122.47(b)(1)(ii)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>ii<span class="paren">)</span></span> The permittee shall cease conducting permitted activities before non-compliance with any interim or final compliance schedule requirement already specified in the permit.</p> </div> </div> <div id="p-122.47(b)(2)"> <p class="indent-2" data-title="122.47(b)(2)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>2<span class="paren">)</span></span> If the decision to cease conducting regulated activities is made before issuance of a permit whose term will include the termination date, the permit shall contain a schedule leading to termination which will ensure timely compliance with applicable requirements no later than the statutory deadline.</p> </div> <div id="p-122.47(b)(3)"> <p class="indent-2" data-title="122.47(b)(3)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>3<span class="paren">)</span></span> If the permittee is undecided whether to cease conducting regulated activities, the Director may issue or modify a permit to contain two schedules as follows:</p> <div id="p-122.47(b)(3)(i)"> <p class="indent-3" data-title="122.47(b)(3)(i)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>i<span class="paren">)</span></span> Both schedules shall contain an identical interim deadline requiring a final decision on whether to cease conducting regulated activities no later than a date which ensures sufficient time to comply with applicable requirements in a timely manner if the decision is to continue conducting regulated activities;</p> </div> <div id="p-122.47(b)(3)(ii)"> <p class="indent-3" data-title="122.47(b)(3)(ii)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>ii<span class="paren">)</span></span> One schedule shall lead to timely compliance with applicable requirements, no later than the statutory deadline;</p> </div> <div id="p-122.47(b)(3)(iii)"> <p class="indent-3" data-title="122.47(b)(3)(iii)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>iii<span class="paren">)</span></span> The second schedule shall lead to cessation of regulated activities by a date which will ensure timely compliance with applicable requirements no later than the statutory deadline.</p> </div> <div id="p-122.47(b)(3)(iv)"> <p class="indent-3" data-title="122.47(b)(3)(iv)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>iv<span class="paren">)</span></span> Each permit containing two schedules shall include a requirement that after the permittee has made a final decision under <a href="/current/title-40/section-122.47#p-122.47(b)(3)(i)" class="cfr external">paragraph (b)(3)(i)</a> of this section it shall follow the schedule leading to compliance if the decision is to continue conducting regulated activities, and follow the schedule leading to termination if the decision is to cease conducting regulated activities.</p> </div> </div> <div id="p-122.47(b)(4)"><p class="indent-2" data-title="122.47(b)(4)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>4<span class="paren">)</span></span> The applicant's or permittee's decision to cease conducting regulated activities shall be evidenced by a firm public commitment satisfactory to the Director, such as a resolution of the board of directors of a corporation.</p></div> </div> <p class="citation">[<a href="https://www.federalregister.gov/citation/48-FR-14153" class="fr-reference" data-reference="48 FR 14153">48 FR 14153</a>, Apr. 1, 1983, as amended at <a href="https://www.federalregister.gov/citation/49-FR-38050" class="fr-reference" data-reference="49 FR 38050">49 FR 38050</a>, Sept. 26, 1984; <a href="https://www.federalregister.gov/citation/50-FR-6940" class="fr-reference" data-reference="50 FR 6940">50 FR 6940</a>, Feb. 19, 1985; <a href="https://www.federalregister.gov/citation/54-FR-18784" class="fr-reference" data-reference="54 FR 18784">54 FR 18784</a>, May 2, 1989; <a href="https://www.federalregister.gov/citation/65-FR-30909" class="fr-reference" data-reference="65 FR 30909">65 FR 30909</a>, May 15, 2000] </p> </div> <div class="section" id="122.48"> <h4 data-hierarchy-metadata='{"path":"/current/title-40/section-122.48","citation":"40 CFR 122.48"}'>§ 122.48 Requirements for recording and reporting of monitoring results (applicable to State programs, see <a href="/current/title-40/section-123.25" class="cfr external">§ 123.25</a>).</h4> <p>All permits shall specify:</p> <div id="p-122.48(a)"> <p class="indent-1" data-title="122.48(a)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>a<span class="paren">)</span></span> Requirements concerning the proper use, maintenance, and installation, when appropriate, of monitoring equipment or methods (including biological monitoring methods when appropriate);</p> </div> <div id="p-122.48(b)"> <p class="indent-1" data-title="122.48(b)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>b<span class="paren">)</span></span> Required monitoring including type, intervals, and frequency sufficient to yield data which are representative of the monitored activity including, when appropriate, continuous monitoring;</p> </div> <div id="p-122.48(c)"><p class="indent-1" data-title="122.48(c)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>c<span class="paren">)</span></span> Applicable reporting requirements based upon the impact of the regulated activity and as specified in <a href="/current/title-40/part-3" class="cfr external">40 CFR part 3</a> (Cross-Media Electronic Reporting Regulation), <a href="/current/title-40/section-122.44" class="cfr external">§ 122.44</a>, and <a href="/current/title-40/part-127" class="cfr external">40 CFR part 127</a> (NPDES Electronic Reporting). Reporting shall be no less frequent than specified in <a href="/current/title-40/section-122.44" class="cfr external">§ 122.44</a>. EPA will maintain the start dates for the electronic reporting of monitoring results for each state on its Web site.</p></div> <p class="citation">[<a href="https://www.federalregister.gov/citation/48-FR-14153" class="fr-reference" data-reference="48 FR 14153">48 FR 14153</a>, Apr. 1, 1983; <a href="https://www.federalregister.gov/citation/50-FR-6940" class="fr-reference" data-reference="50 FR 6940">50 FR 6940</a>, Feb. 19, 1985; <a href="https://www.federalregister.gov/citation/80-FR-64098" class="fr-reference" data-reference="80 FR 64098">80 FR 64098</a>, Oct. 22, 2015] </p> </div> <div class="section" id="122.49"> <h4 data-hierarchy-metadata='{"path":"/current/title-40/section-122.49","citation":"40 CFR 122.49"}'>§ 122.49 Considerations under Federal law.</h4> <p>The following is a list of Federal laws that may apply to the issuance of permits under these rules. When any of these laws is applicable, its procedures must be followed. When the applicable law requires consideration or adoption of particular permit conditions or requires the denial of a permit, those requirements also must be followed.</p> <div id="p-122.49(a)"> <p class="indent-1" data-title="122.49(a)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>a<span class="paren">)</span></span> The <em>Wild and Scenic Rivers Act,</em> <a href="https://www.govinfo.gov/link/uscode/16/1273" class="usc external" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">16 U.S.C. 1273</a> <em>et seq.</em> section 7 of the Act prohibits the Regional Administrator from assisting by license or otherwise the construction of any water resources project that would have a direct, adverse effect on the values for which a national wild and scenic river was established.</p> </div> <div id="p-122.49(b)"> <p class="indent-1" data-title="122.49(b)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>b<span class="paren">)</span></span> The <em>National Historic Preservation Act of 1966,</em> <a href="https://www.govinfo.gov/link/uscode/16/470" class="usc external" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">16 U.S.C. 470</a> <em>et seq.</em> section 106 of the Act and implementing regulations (<a href="/current/title-36/part-800" class="cfr external">36 CFR part 800</a>) require the Regional Administrator, before issuing a license, to adopt measures when feasible to mitigate potential adverse effects of the licensed activity and properties listed or eligible for listing in the National Register of Historic Places. The Act's requirements are to be implemented in cooperation with State Historic Preservation Officers and upon notice to, and when appropriate, in consultation with the Advisory Council on Historic Preservation.</p> </div> <div id="p-122.49(c)"> <p class="indent-1" data-title="122.49(c)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>c<span class="paren">)</span></span> The <em>Endangered Species Act,</em> <a href="https://www.govinfo.gov/link/uscode/16/1531" class="usc external" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">16 U.S.C. 1531</a> <em>et seq.</em> section 7 of the Act and implementing regulations (<a href="/current/title-50/part-402" class="cfr external">50 CFR part 402</a>) require the Regional Administrator to ensure, in consultation with the Secretary of the Interior or Commerce, that any action authorized by EPA is not likely to jeopardize the continued existence of any endangered or threatened species or adversely affect its critical habitat.</p> </div> <div id="p-122.49(d)"> <p class="indent-1" data-title="122.49(d)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>d<span class="paren">)</span></span> The <em>Coastal Zone Management Act,</em> <a href="https://www.govinfo.gov/link/uscode/16/1451" class="usc external" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">16 U.S.C. 1451</a> <em>et seq.</em> section 307(c) of the Act and implementing regulations (<a href="/current/title-15/part-930" class="cfr external">15 CFR part 930</a>) prohibit EPA from issuing a permit for an activity affecting land or water use in the coastal zone until the applicant certifies that the proposed activity complies with the State Coastal Zone Management program, and the State or its designated agency concurs with the certification (or the Secretary of Commerce overrides the State's nonconcurrence).</p> </div> <div id="p-122.49(e)"> <p class="indent-1" data-title="122.49(e)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>e<span class="paren">)</span></span> The <em>Fish and Wildlife Coordination Act,</em> <a href="https://www.govinfo.gov/link/uscode/16/661" class="usc external" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">16 U.S.C. 661</a> <em>et seq.,</em> requires that the Regional Administrator, before issuing a permit proposing or authorizing the impoundment (with certain exemptions), diversion, or other control or modification of any body of water, consult with the appropriate State agency exercising jurisdiction over wildlife resources to conserve those resources.</p> </div> <div id="p-122.49(f)"> <p class="indent-1" data-title="122.49(f)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>f<span class="paren">)</span></span> <em class="paragraph-heading">Executive orders.</em> [Reserved]</p> </div> <div id="p-122.49(g)"><p class="indent-1" data-title="122.49(g)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>g<span class="paren">)</span></span> The National Environmental Policy Act, <a href="https://www.govinfo.gov/link/uscode/42/4321" class="usc external" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">42 U.S.C. 4321</a> <em>et seq.</em>, may require preparation of an Environmental Impact Statement and consideration of EIS-related permit conditions (other than effluent limitations) as provided in <a href="/current/title-40/section-122.29#p-122.29(c)" class="cfr external">§ 122.29(c)</a>.</p></div> <div class="section-authority"><p>(Clean Water Act (<a href="https://www.govinfo.gov/link/uscode/33/1251" class="usc external" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">33 U.S.C. 1251</a> <em>et seq.</em>), Safe Drinking Water Act (<a href="https://www.govinfo.gov/link/uscode/42/300f" class="usc external" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">42 U.S.C. 300f</a> <em>et seq.</em>), Clean Air Act (<a href="https://www.govinfo.gov/link/uscode/42/7401" class="usc external" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">42 U.S.C. 7401</a> <em>et seq.</em>), Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (<a href="https://www.govinfo.gov/link/uscode/42/6901" class="usc external" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">42 U.S.C. 6901</a> <em>et seq.</em>)) </p></div> <p class="citation">[<a href="https://www.federalregister.gov/citation/48-FR-14153" class="fr-reference" data-reference="48 FR 14153">48 FR 14153</a>, Apr. 1, 1983, as amended at <a href="https://www.federalregister.gov/citation/48-FR-39620" class="fr-reference" data-reference="48 FR 39620">48 FR 39620</a>, Sept. 1, 1983; <a href="https://www.federalregister.gov/citation/49-FR-38050" class="fr-reference" data-reference="49 FR 38050">49 FR 38050</a>, Sept. 26, 1984] </p> </div> <div class="section" id="122.50"> <h4 data-hierarchy-metadata='{"path":"/current/title-40/section-122.50","citation":"40 CFR 122.50"}'>§ 122.50 Disposal of pollutants into wells, into publicly owned treatment works or by land application (applicable to State NPDES programs, see <a href="/current/title-40/section-123.25" class="cfr external">§ 123.25</a>).</h4> <div id="p-122.50(a)"> <p class="indent-1" data-title="122.50(a)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>a<span class="paren">)</span></span> When part of a discharger's process wastewater is not being discharged into waters of the United States or contiguous zone because it is disposed into a well, into a POTW, or by land application thereby reducing the flow or level of pollutants being discharged into waters of the United States, applicable effluent standards and limitations for the discharge in an NPDES permit shall be adjusted to reflect the reduced raw waste resulting from such disposal. Effluent limitations and standards in the permit shall be calculated by one of the following methods:</p> <div id="p-122.50(a)(1)"> <p class="indent-2" data-title="122.50(a)(1)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>1<span class="paren">)</span></span> If none of the waste from a particular process is discharged into waters of the United States, and effluent limitations guidelines provide separate allocation for wastes from that process, all allocations for the process shall be eliminated from calculation of permit effluent limitations or standards.</p> </div> <div id="p-122.50(a)(2)"> <p class="indent-2" data-title="122.50(a)(2)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>2<span class="paren">)</span></span> In all cases other than those described in <a href="/current/title-40/section-122.50#p-122.50(a)(1)" class="cfr external">paragraph (a)(1)</a> of this section, effluent limitations shall be adjusted by multiplying the effluent limitation derived by applying effluent limitation guidelines to the total waste stream by the amount of wastewater flow to be treated and discharged into waters of the United States, and dividing the result by the total wastewater flow. Effluent limitations and standards so calculated may be further adjusted under part 125, subpart D to make them more or less stringent if discharges to wells, publicly owned treatment works, or by land application change the character or treatability of the pollutants being discharged to receiving waters. This method may be algebraically expressed as:</p> <a href="https://img.federalregister.gov/ER23MR95.119/ER23MR95.119_original_size.png"><img src="https://img.federalregister.gov/ER23MR95.119/ER23MR95.119_large.png" loading="lazy" style="height: 56px; width: 102px;"></a> <div class="extract"> <p class="flush-paragraph">where P is the permit effluent limitation, E is the limitation derived by applying effluent guidelines to the total wastestream, N is the wastewater flow to be treated and discharged to waters of the United States, and T is the total wastewater flow.</p> </div> </div> </div> <div id="p-122.50(b)"> <p class="indent-1" data-title="122.50(b)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>b<span class="paren">)</span></span> <a href="/current/title-40/section-122.50#p-122.50(a)" class="cfr external">Paragraph (a)</a> of this section does not apply to the extent that promulgated effluent limitations guidelines:</p> <div id="p-122.50(b)(1)"> <p class="indent-2" data-title="122.50(b)(1)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>1<span class="paren">)</span></span> Control concentrations of pollutants discharged but not mass; or</p> </div> <div id="p-122.50(b)(2)"> <p class="indent-2" data-title="122.50(b)(2)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>2<span class="paren">)</span></span> Specify a different specific technique for adjusting effluent limitations to account for well injection, land application, or disposal into POTWs.</p> </div> </div> <div id="p-122.50(c)"><p class="indent-1" data-title="122.50(c)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>c<span class="paren">)</span></span> <a href="/current/title-40/section-122.50#p-122.50(a)" class="cfr external">Paragraph (a)</a> of this section does not alter a discharger's obligation to meet any more stringent requirements established under <a href="/current/title-40/section-122.41" class="cfr external">§§ 122.41</a>, <a href="/current/title-40/section-122.42" class="cfr external">122.42</a>, <a href="/current/title-40/section-122.43" class="cfr external">122.43</a>, and <a href="/current/title-40/section-122.44" class="cfr external">122.44</a>.</p></div> <p class="citation">[<a href="https://www.federalregister.gov/citation/48-FR-14153" class="fr-reference" data-reference="48 FR 14153">48 FR 14153</a>, Apr. 1, 1983, as amended at <a href="https://www.federalregister.gov/citation/49-FR-38050" class="fr-reference" data-reference="49 FR 38050">49 FR 38050</a>, Sept. 26, 1984] </p> </div> </div> <div class="subpart" id="subpart-D"><h2 data-hierarchy-metadata="{"path":"/current/title-40/part-122/subpart-D","citation":"40 CFR Part 122 Subpart D"}">Subpart D—Transfer, Modification, Revocation and Reissuance, and Termination of Permits</h2> <div class="section" id="122.61"> <h4 data-hierarchy-metadata='{"path":"/current/title-40/section-122.61","citation":"40 CFR 122.61"}'>§ 122.61 Transfer of permits (applicable to State programs, see <a href="/current/title-40/section-123.25" class="cfr external">§ 123.25</a>).</h4> <div id="p-122.61(a)"> <p class="indent-1" data-title="122.61(a)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>a<span class="paren">)</span></span> <em class="paragraph-heading">Transfers by modification.</em> Except as provided in <a href="/current/title-40/section-122.61#p-122.61(b)" class="cfr external">paragraph (b)</a> of this section, a permit may be transferred by the permittee to a new owner or operator only if the permit has been modified or revoked and reissued (under <a href="/current/title-40/section-122.62#p-122.62(b)(2)" class="cfr external">§ 122.62(b)(2)</a>), or a minor modification made (under <a href="/current/title-40/section-122.63#p-122.63(d)" class="cfr external">§ 122.63(d)</a>), to identify the new permittee and incorporate such other requirements as may be necessary under CWA.</p> </div> <div id="p-122.61(b)"> <p class="indent-1" data-title="122.61(b)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>b<span class="paren">)</span></span> <em class="paragraph-heading">Automatic transfers.</em> As an alternative to transfers under <a href="/current/title-40/section-122.61#p-122.61(a)" class="cfr external">paragraph (a)</a> of this section, any NPDES permit may be automatically transferred to a new permittee if:</p> <div id="p-122.61(b)(1)"> <p class="indent-2" data-title="122.61(b)(1)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>1<span class="paren">)</span></span> The current permittee notifies the Director at least 30 days in advance of the proposed transfer date in <a href="/current/title-40/section-122.61#p-122.61(b)(2)" class="cfr external">paragraph (b)(2)</a> of this section;</p> </div> <div id="p-122.61(b)(2)"> <p class="indent-2" data-title="122.61(b)(2)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>2<span class="paren">)</span></span> The notice includes a written agreement between the existing and new permittees containing a specific date for transfer of permit responsibility, coverage, and liability between them; and</p> </div> <div id="p-122.61(b)(3)"><p class="indent-2" data-title="122.61(b)(3)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>3<span class="paren">)</span></span> The Director does not notify the existing permittee and the proposed new permittee of his or her intent to modify or revoke and reissue the permit. A modification under this subparagraph may also be a minor modification under <a href="/current/title-40/section-122.63" class="cfr external">§ 122.63</a>. If this notice is not received, the transfer is effective on the date specified in the agreement mentioned in <a href="/current/title-40/section-122.61#p-122.61(b)(2)" class="cfr external">paragraph (b)(2)</a> of this section.</p></div> </div> </div> <div class="section" id="122.62"> <h4 data-hierarchy-metadata='{"path":"/current/title-40/section-122.62","citation":"40 CFR 122.62"}'>§ 122.62 Modification or revocation and reissuance of permits (applicable to State programs, see <a href="/current/title-40/section-123.25" class="cfr external">§ 123.25</a>).</h4> <p>When the Director receives any information (for example, inspects the facility, receives information submitted by the permittee as required in the permit (see <a href="/current/title-40/section-122.41" class="cfr external">§ 122.41</a>), receives a request for modification or revocation and reissuance under <a href="/current/title-40/section-124.5" class="cfr external">§ 124.5</a>, or conducts a review of the permit file) he or she may determine whether or not one or more of the causes listed in <a href="/current/title-40/section-122.62#p-122.62(a)" class="cfr external">paragraphs (a)</a> and <a href="/current/title-40/section-122.62#p-122.62(b)" class="cfr external">(b)</a> of this section for modification or revocation and reissuance or both exist. If cause exists, the Director may modify or revoke and reissue the permit accordingly, subject to the limitations of <a href="/current/title-40/section-124.5#p-124.5(c)" class="cfr external">§ 124.5(c)</a>, and may request an updated application if necessary. When a permit is modified, only the conditions subject to modification are reopened. If a permit is revoked and reissued, the entire permit is reopened and subject to revision and the permit is reissued for a new term. See <a href="/current/title-40/section-124.5#p-124.5(c)(2)" class="cfr external">§ 124.5(c)(2)</a>. If cause does not exist under this section or <a href="/current/title-40/section-122.63" class="cfr external">§ 122.63</a>, the Director shall not modify or revoke and reissue the permit. If a permit modification satisfies the criteria in <a href="/current/title-40/section-122.63" class="cfr external">§ 122.63</a> for “minor modifications” the permit may be modified without a draft permit or public review. Otherwise, a draft permit must be prepared and other procedures in part 124 (or procedures of an approved State program) followed.</p> <div id="p-122.62(a)"> <p class="indent-1" data-title="122.62(a)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>a<span class="paren">)</span></span> <em class="paragraph-heading">Causes for modification.</em> The following are causes for modification but not revocation and reissuance of permits except when the permittee requests or agrees.</p> <div id="p-122.62(a)(1)"> <p class="indent-2" data-title="122.62(a)(1)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>1<span class="paren">)</span></span> <em class="paragraph-heading">Alterations.</em> There are material and substantial alterations or additions to the permitted facility or activity (including a change or changes in the permittee's sludge use or disposal practice) which occurred after permit issuance which justify the application of permit conditions that are different or absent in the existing permit.</p> <div class="note"> <div class="header">Note:</div> <p>Certain reconstruction activities may cause the new source provisions of <a href="/current/title-40/section-122.29" class="cfr external">§ 122.29</a> to be applicable.</p> </div> </div> <div id="p-122.62(a)(2)"> <p class="indent-2" data-title="122.62(a)(2)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>2<span class="paren">)</span></span> <em class="paragraph-heading">Information.</em> The Director has received new information. Permits may be modified during their terms for this cause only if the information was not available at the time of permit issuance (other than revised regulations, guidance, or test methods) and would have justified the application of different permit conditions at the time of issuance. For NPDES general permits (<a href="/current/title-40/section-122.28" class="cfr external">§ 122.28</a>) this cause includes any information indicating that cumulative effects on the environment are unacceptable. For new source or new discharger NPDES permits <a href="/current/title-40/section-122.21" class="cfr external">§§ 122.21</a>, <a href="/current/title-40/section-122.29" class="cfr external">122.29</a>), this cause shall include any significant information derived from effluent testing required under <a href="/current/title-40/section-122.21#p-122.21(k)(5)(vi)" class="cfr external">§ 122.21(k)(5)(vi)</a> or <a href="/current/title-40/section-122.21#p-122.21(h)(4)(iii)" class="cfr external">§ 122.21(h)(4)(iii)</a> after issuance of the permit.</p> </div> <div id="p-122.62(a)(3)"> <p class="indent-2" data-title="122.62(a)(3)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>3<span class="paren">)</span></span> <em class="paragraph-heading">New regulations.</em> The standards or regulations on which the permit was based have been changed by promulgation of amended standards or regulations or by judicial decision after the permit was issued. Permits may be modified during their terms for this cause only as follows:</p> <div id="p-122.62(a)(3)(i)"> <p class="indent-3" data-title="122.62(a)(3)(i)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>i<span class="paren">)</span></span> For promulgation of amended standards or regulations, when:</p> <div id="p-122.62(a)(3)(i)(A)"> <p class="indent-4" data-title="122.62(a)(3)(i)(A)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>A<span class="paren">)</span></span> The permit condition requested to be modified was based on a promulgated effluent limitation guideline, EPA approved or promulgated water quality standards, or the Secondary Treatment Regulations under part 133; and</p> </div> <div id="p-122.62(a)(3)(i)(B)"> <p class="indent-4" data-title="122.62(a)(3)(i)(B)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>B<span class="paren">)</span></span> EPA has revised, withdrawn, or modified that portion of the regulation or effluent limitation guideline on which the permit condition was based, or has approved a State action with regard to a water quality standard on which the permit condition was based; and</p> </div> <div id="p-122.62(a)(3)(i)(C)"> <p class="indent-4" data-title="122.62(a)(3)(i)(C)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>C<span class="paren">)</span></span> A permittee requests modification in accordance with <a href="/current/title-40/section-124.5" class="cfr external">§ 124.5</a> within ninety (90) days after <span class="minor-caps">Federal Register</span> notice of the action on which the request is based.</p> </div> </div> <div id="p-122.62(a)(3)(ii)"> <p class="indent-3" data-title="122.62(a)(3)(ii)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>ii<span class="paren">)</span></span> For judicial decisions, a court of competent jurisdiction has remanded and stayed EPA promulgated regulations or effluent limitation guidelines, if the remand and stay concern that portion of the regulations or guidelines on which the permit condition was based and a request is filed by the permittee in accordance with <a href="/current/title-40/section-124.5" class="cfr external">§ 124.5</a> within ninety (90) days of judicial remand.</p> </div> <div id="p-122.62(a)(3)(iii)"> <p class="indent-3" data-title="122.62(a)(3)(iii)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>iii<span class="paren">)</span></span> For changes based upon modified State certifications of NPDES permits, see <a href="/current/title-40/section-121.10" class="cfr external">§ 121.10 of this chapter</a>.</p> </div> </div> <div id="p-122.62(a)(4)"> <p class="indent-2" data-title="122.62(a)(4)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>4<span class="paren">)</span></span> <em class="paragraph-heading">Compliance schedules.</em> The Director determines good cause exists for modification of a compliance schedule, such as an act of God, strike, flood, or materials shortage or other events over which the permittee has little or no control and for which there is no reasonably available remedy. However, in no case may an NPDES compliance schedule be modified to extend beyond an applicable CWA statutory deadline. See also <a href="/current/title-40/section-122.63#p-122.63(c)" class="cfr external">§ 122.63(c)</a> (minor modifications) and <a href="/current/title-40/section-122.62#p-122.62(a)(14)" class="cfr external">paragraph (a)(14)</a> of this section (NPDES innovative technology).</p> </div> <div id="p-122.62(a)(5)"> <p class="indent-2" data-title="122.62(a)(5)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>5<span class="paren">)</span></span> When the permittee has filed a request for a variance under CWA section 301(c), 301(g), 301(h), 301(i), 301(k), or 316(a) or for “fundamentally different factors” within the time specified in <a href="/current/title-40/section-122.21" class="cfr external">§ 122.21</a> or <a href="/current/title-40/section-125.27#p-125.27(a)" class="cfr external">§ 125.27(a)</a>.</p> </div> <div id="p-122.62(a)(6)"> <p class="indent-2" data-title="122.62(a)(6)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>6<span class="paren">)</span></span> <em class="paragraph-heading">307(a) toxics.</em> When required to incorporate an applicable 307(a) toxic effluent standard or prohibition (see <a href="/current/title-40/section-122.44#p-122.44(b)" class="cfr external">§ 122.44(b)</a>).</p> </div> <div id="p-122.62(a)(7)"> <p class="indent-2" data-title="122.62(a)(7)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>7<span class="paren">)</span></span> <em class="paragraph-heading">Reopener.</em> When required by the “reopener” conditions in a permit, which are established in the permit under <a href="/current/title-40/section-122.44#p-122.44(b)" class="cfr external">§ 122.44(b)</a> (for CWA toxic effluent limitations and Standards for sewage sludge use or disposal, see also <a href="/current/title-40/section-122.44#p-122.44(c)" class="cfr external">§ 122.44(c)</a>) or <a href="/current/title-40/section-403.18#p-403.18(e)" class="cfr external">40 CFR 403.18(e)</a> (Pretreatment program).</p> </div> <div id="p-122.62(a)(8)"> <p class="indent-2" data-title="122.62(a)(8)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>8<span class="paren">)</span></span> </p> <div id="p-122.62(a)(8)(i)"> <p class="indent-3" data-title="122.62(a)(8)(i)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>i<span class="paren">)</span></span> <em class="paragraph-heading">Net limits.</em> Upon request of a permittee who qualifies for effluent limitations on a net basis under <a href="/current/title-40/section-122.45#p-122.45(g)" class="cfr external">§ 122.45(g)</a>.</p> </div> <div id="p-122.62(a)(8)(ii)"> <p class="indent-3" data-title="122.62(a)(8)(ii)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>ii<span class="paren">)</span></span> When a discharger is no longer eligible for net limitations, as provided in <a href="/current/title-40/section-122.45#p-122.45(g)(1)(ii)" class="cfr external">§ 122.45(g)(1)(ii)</a>.</p> </div> </div> <div id="p-122.62(a)(9)"> <p class="indent-2" data-title="122.62(a)(9)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>9<span class="paren">)</span></span> <em class="paragraph-heading">Pretreatment.</em> As necessary under <a href="/current/title-40/section-403.8#p-403.8(e)" class="cfr external">40 CFR 403.8(e)</a> (compliance schedule for development of pretreatment program).</p> </div> <div id="p-122.62(a)(10)"> <p class="indent-2" data-title="122.62(a)(10)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>10<span class="paren">)</span></span> <em class="paragraph-heading">Failure to notify.</em> Upon failure of an approved State to notify, as required by section 402(b)(3), another State whose waters may be affected by a discharge from the approved State.</p> </div> <div id="p-122.62(a)(11)"> <p class="indent-2" data-title="122.62(a)(11)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>11<span class="paren">)</span></span> <em class="paragraph-heading">Non-limited pollutants.</em> When the level of discharge of any pollutant which is not limited in the permit exceeds the level which can be achieved by the technology-based treatment requirements appropriate to the permittee under <a href="/current/title-40/section-125.3#p-125.3(c)" class="cfr external">§ 125.3(c)</a>.</p> </div> <div id="p-122.62(a)(12)"> <p class="indent-2" data-title="122.62(a)(12)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>12<span class="paren">)</span></span> <em class="paragraph-heading">Notification levels.</em> To establish a “notification level” as provided in <a href="/current/title-40/section-122.44#p-122.44(f)" class="cfr external">§ 122.44(f)</a>.</p> </div> <div id="p-122.62(a)(13)"> <p class="indent-2" data-title="122.62(a)(13)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>13<span class="paren">)</span></span> <em class="paragraph-heading">Compliance schedules.</em> To modify a schedule of compliance to reflect the time lost during construction of an innovative or alternative facility, in the case of a POTW which has received a grant under section 202(a)(3) of CWA for 100% of the costs to modify or replace facilities constructed with a grant for innovative and alternative wastewater technology under section 202(a)(2). In no case shall the compliance schedule be modified to extend beyond an applicable CWA statutory deadline for compliance.</p> </div> <div id="p-122.62(a)(14)"> <p class="indent-2" data-title="122.62(a)(14)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>14<span class="paren">)</span></span> For a small MS4, to include an effluent limitation requiring implementation of a minimum control measure or measures as specified in <a href="/current/title-40/section-122.34#p-122.34(b)" class="cfr external">§ 122.34(b)</a> when:</p> <div id="p-122.62(a)(14)(i)"> <p class="indent-3" data-title="122.62(a)(14)(i)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>i<span class="paren">)</span></span> The permit does not include such measure(s) based upon the determination that another entity was responsible for implementation of the requirement(s); and</p> </div> <div id="p-122.62(a)(14)(ii)"> <p class="indent-3" data-title="122.62(a)(14)(ii)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>ii<span class="paren">)</span></span> The other entity fails to implement measure(s) that satisfy the requirement(s).</p> </div> </div> <div id="p-122.62(a)(15)"> <p class="indent-2" data-title="122.62(a)(15)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>15<span class="paren">)</span></span> To correct technical mistakes, such as errors in calculation, or mistaken interpretations of law made in determining permit conditions.</p> </div> <div id="p-122.62(a)(16)"> <p class="indent-2" data-title="122.62(a)(16)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>16<span class="paren">)</span></span> When the discharger has installed the treatment technology considered by the permit writer in setting effluent limitations imposed under section 402(a)(1) of the CWA and has properly operated and maintained the facilities but nevertheless has been unable to achieve those effluent limitations. In this case, the limitations in the modified permit may reflect the level of pollutant control actually achieved (but shall not be less stringent than required by a subsequently promulgated effluent limitations guideline).</p> </div> <div id="p-122.62(a)(17)"> <p class="indent-2" data-title="122.62(a)(17)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>17<span class="paren">)</span></span> <em class="paragraph-heading">Nutrient Management Plans.</em> The incorporation of the terms of a CAFO's nutrient management plan into the terms and conditions of a general permit when a CAFO obtains coverage under a general permit in accordance with <a href="/current/title-40/section-122.23#p-122.23(h)" class="cfr external">§§ 122.23(h)</a> and <a href="/current/title-40/section-122.28" class="cfr external">122.28</a> is not a cause for modification pursuant to the requirements of this section.</p> </div> <div id="p-122.62(a)(18)"> <p class="indent-2" data-title="122.62(a)(18)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>18<span class="paren">)</span></span> <em class="paragraph-heading">Land application plans.</em> When required by a permit condition to incorporate a land application plan for beneficial reuse of sewage sludge, to revise an existing land application plan, or to add a land application plan.</p> </div> </div> <div id="p-122.62(b)"> <p class="indent-1" data-title="122.62(b)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>b<span class="paren">)</span></span> <em class="paragraph-heading">Causes for modification or revocation and reissuance.</em> The following are causes to modify or, alternatively, revoke and reissue a permit:</p> <div id="p-122.62(b)(1)"> <p class="indent-2" data-title="122.62(b)(1)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>1<span class="paren">)</span></span> Cause exists for termination under <a href="/current/title-40/section-122.64" class="cfr external">§ 122.64</a>, and the Director determines that modification or revocation and reissuance is appropriate.</p> </div> <div id="p-122.62(b)(2)"><p class="indent-2" data-title="122.62(b)(2)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>2<span class="paren">)</span></span> The Director has received notification (as required in the permit, see <a href="/current/title-40/section-122.41#p-122.41(l)(3)" class="cfr external">§ 122.41(l)(3)</a>) of a proposed transfer of the permit. A permit also may be modified to reflect a transfer after the effective date of an automatic transfer (<a href="/current/title-40/section-122.61#p-122.61(b)" class="cfr external">§ 122.61(b)</a>) but will not be revoked and reissued after the effective date of the transfer except upon the request of the new permittee.</p></div> </div> <p class="citation">[<a href="https://www.federalregister.gov/citation/48-FR-14153" class="fr-reference" data-reference="48 FR 14153">48 FR 14153</a>, Apr. 1, 1983, as amended at <a href="https://www.federalregister.gov/citation/49-FR-25981" class="fr-reference" data-reference="49 FR 25981">49 FR 25981</a>, June 25, 1984; <a href="https://www.federalregister.gov/citation/49-FR-37009" class="fr-reference" data-reference="49 FR 37009">49 FR 37009</a>, Sept. 29, 1984; <a href="https://www.federalregister.gov/citation/49-FR-38050" class="fr-reference" data-reference="49 FR 38050">49 FR 38050</a>, Sept. 26, 1984; <a href="https://www.federalregister.gov/citation/50-FR-4514" class="fr-reference" data-reference="50 FR 4514">50 FR 4514</a>, Jan. 31, 1985; <a href="https://www.federalregister.gov/citation/51-FR-20431" class="fr-reference" data-reference="51 FR 20431">51 FR 20431</a>, June 4, 1986; <a href="https://www.federalregister.gov/citation/51-FR-26993" class="fr-reference" data-reference="51 FR 26993">51 FR 26993</a>, July 28, 1986; <a href="https://www.federalregister.gov/citation/54-FR-256" class="fr-reference" data-reference="54 FR 256">54 FR 256</a>, <a href="https://www.federalregister.gov/citation/54-FR-258" class="fr-reference" data-reference="54 FR 258">258</a>, Jan. 4, 1989; <a href="https://www.federalregister.gov/citation/54-FR-18784" class="fr-reference" data-reference="54 FR 18784">54 FR 18784</a>, May 2, 1989; <a href="https://www.federalregister.gov/citation/60-FR-33931" class="fr-reference" data-reference="60 FR 33931">60 FR 33931</a>, June 29, 1995; <a href="https://www.federalregister.gov/citation/64-FR-68847" class="fr-reference" data-reference="64 FR 68847">64 FR 68847</a>, Dec. 8, 1999; <a href="https://www.federalregister.gov/citation/65-FR-30909" class="fr-reference" data-reference="65 FR 30909">65 FR 30909</a>, May 15, 2000; <a href="https://www.federalregister.gov/citation/70-FR-60191" class="fr-reference" data-reference="70 FR 60191">70 FR 60191</a>, Oct. 14, 2005; <a href="https://www.federalregister.gov/citation/73-FR-70485" class="fr-reference" data-reference="73 FR 70485">73 FR 70485</a>, Nov. 20, 2008; <a href="https://www.federalregister.gov/citation/88-FR-66666" class="fr-reference" data-reference="88 FR 66666">88 FR 66666</a>, Sept. 27, 2023] </p> </div> <div class="section" id="122.63"> <h4 data-hierarchy-metadata='{"path":"/current/title-40/section-122.63","citation":"40 CFR 122.63"}'>§ 122.63 Minor modifications of permits.</h4> <p>Upon the consent of the permittee, the Director may modify a permit to make the corrections or allowances for changes in the permitted activity listed in this section, without following the procedures of part 124. Any permit modification not processed as a minor modification under this section must be made for cause and with part 124 draft permit and public notice as required in <a href="/current/title-40/section-122.62" class="cfr external">§ 122.62</a>. Minor modifications may only:</p> <div id="p-122.63(a)"> <p class="indent-1" data-title="122.63(a)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>a<span class="paren">)</span></span> Correct typographical errors;</p> </div> <div id="p-122.63(b)"> <p class="indent-1" data-title="122.63(b)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>b<span class="paren">)</span></span> Require more frequent monitoring or reporting by the permittee;</p> </div> <div id="p-122.63(c)"> <p class="indent-1" data-title="122.63(c)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>c<span class="paren">)</span></span> Change an interim compliance date in a schedule of compliance, provided the new date is not more than 120 days after the date specified in the existing permit and does not interfere with attainment of the final compliance date requirement; or</p> </div> <div id="p-122.63(d)"> <p class="indent-1" data-title="122.63(d)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>d<span class="paren">)</span></span> Allow for a change in ownership or operational control of a facility where the Director determines that no other change in the permit is necessary, provided that a written agreement containing a specific date for transfer of permit responsibility, coverage, and liability between the current and new permittees has been submitted to the Director.</p> </div> <div id="p-122.63(e)"> <p class="indent-1" data-title="122.63(e)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>e<span class="paren">)</span></span> </p> <div id="p-122.63(e)(1)"> <p class="indent-2" data-title="122.63(e)(1)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>1<span class="paren">)</span></span> Change the construction schedule for a discharger which is a new source. No such change shall affect a discharger's obligation to have all pollution control equipment installed and in operation prior to discharge under <a href="/current/title-40/section-122.29" class="cfr external">§ 122.29</a>.</p> </div> <div id="p-122.63(e)(2)"> <p class="indent-2" data-title="122.63(e)(2)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>2<span class="paren">)</span></span> Delete a point source outfall when the discharge from that outfall is terminated and does not result in discharge of pollutants from other outfalls except in accordance with permit limits.</p> </div> </div> <div id="p-122.63(f)"> <p class="indent-1" data-title="122.63(f)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>f<span class="paren">)</span></span> Require electronic reporting requirements (to replace paper reporting requirements) including those specified in <a href="/current/title-40/part-3" class="cfr external">40 CFR part 3</a> (Cross-Media Electronic Reporting Regulation) and <a href="/current/title-40/part-127" class="cfr external">40 CFR part 127</a> (NPDES Electronic Reporting).</p> </div> <div id="p-122.63(g)"> <p class="indent-1" data-title="122.63(g)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>g<span class="paren">)</span></span> Incorporate conditions of a POTW pretreatment program that has been approved in accordance with the procedures in <a href="/current/title-40/section-403.11" class="cfr external">40 CFR 403.11</a> (or a modification thereto that has been approved in accordance with the procedures in <a href="/current/title-40/section-403.18" class="cfr external">40 CFR 403.18</a>) as enforceable conditions of the POTW's permits.</p> </div> <div id="p-122.63(h)"><p class="indent-1" data-title="122.63(h)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>h<span class="paren">)</span></span> Incorporate changes to the terms of a CAFO's nutrient management plan that have been revised in accordance with the requirements of <a href="/current/title-40/section-122.42#p-122.42(e)(6)" class="cfr external">§ 122.42(e)(6)</a>.</p></div> <p class="citation">[<a href="https://www.federalregister.gov/citation/48-FR-14153" class="fr-reference" data-reference="48 FR 14153">48 FR 14153</a>, Apr. 1, 1983, as amended at <a href="https://www.federalregister.gov/citation/49-FR-38051" class="fr-reference" data-reference="49 FR 38051">49 FR 38051</a>, Sept. 26, 1984; <a href="https://www.federalregister.gov/citation/51-FR-20431" class="fr-reference" data-reference="51 FR 20431">51 FR 20431</a>, June 4, 1986; <a href="https://www.federalregister.gov/citation/53-FR-40616" class="fr-reference" data-reference="53 FR 40616">53 FR 40616</a>, Oct. 17, 1988; <a href="https://www.federalregister.gov/citation/60-FR-33931" class="fr-reference" data-reference="60 FR 33931">60 FR 33931</a>, June 29, 1995; <a href="https://www.federalregister.gov/citation/73-FR-70485" class="fr-reference" data-reference="73 FR 70485">73 FR 70485</a>, Nov. 20, 2008; <a href="https://www.federalregister.gov/citation/80-FR-64099" class="fr-reference" data-reference="80 FR 64099">80 FR 64099</a>, Oct. 22, 2015] </p> </div> <div class="section" id="122.64"> <h4 data-hierarchy-metadata='{"path":"/current/title-40/section-122.64","citation":"40 CFR 122.64"}'>§ 122.64 Termination of permits (applicable to State programs, see <a href="/current/title-40/section-123.25" class="cfr external">§ 123.25</a>).</h4> <div id="p-122.64(a)"> <p class="indent-1" data-title="122.64(a)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>a<span class="paren">)</span></span> The following are causes for terminating a permit during its term, or for denying a permit renewal application:</p> <div id="p-122.64(a)(1)"> <p class="indent-2" data-title="122.64(a)(1)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>1<span class="paren">)</span></span> Noncompliance by the permittee with any condition of the permit;</p> </div> <div id="p-122.64(a)(2)"> <p class="indent-2" data-title="122.64(a)(2)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>2<span class="paren">)</span></span> The permittee's failure in the application or during the permit issuance process to disclose fully all relevant facts, or the permittee's misrepresentation of any relevant facts at any time;</p> </div> <div id="p-122.64(a)(3)"> <p class="indent-2" data-title="122.64(a)(3)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>3<span class="paren">)</span></span> A determination that the permitted activity endangers human health or the environment and can only be regulated to acceptable levels by permit modification or termination; or</p> </div> <div id="p-122.64(a)(4)"> <p class="indent-2" data-title="122.64(a)(4)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>4<span class="paren">)</span></span> A change in any condition that requires either a temporary or permanent reduction or elimination of any discharge or sludge use or disposal practice controlled by the permit (for example, plant closure or termination of discharge by connection to a POTW).</p> </div> </div> <div id="p-122.64(b)"> <p class="indent-1" data-title="122.64(b)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>b<span class="paren">)</span></span> The Director shall follow the applicable procedures in <a href="/current/title-40/part-124" class="cfr external">part 124</a> or <a href="/current/title-40/part-22" class="cfr external">part 22 of this chapter</a>, as appropriate (or State procedures equivalent to part 124) in terminating any NPDES permit under this section, except that if the entire discharge is permanently terminated by elimination of the flow or by connection to a POTW (but not by land application or disposal into a well), the Director may terminate the permit by notice to the permittee. Termination by notice shall be effective 30 days after notice is sent, unless the permittee objects within that time. If the permittee objects during that period, the Director shall follow <a href="/current/title-40/part-124" class="cfr external">part 124 of this chapter</a> or applicable State procedures for termination. Expedited permit termination procedures are not available to permittees that are subject to pending State and/or Federal enforcement actions including citizen suits brought under State or Federal law. If requesting expedited permit termination procedures, a permittee must certify that it is not subject to any pending State or Federal enforcement actions including citizen suits brought under State or Federal law. State-authorized NPDES programs are not required to use <a href="/current/title-40/part-22" class="cfr external">part 22 of this chapter</a> procedures for NPDES permit terminations.</p> </div> <div id="p-122.64(c)"><p class="indent-1" data-title="122.64(c)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>c<span class="paren">)</span></span> Permittees that wish to terminate their permit must submit a Notice of Termination (NOT) to their permitting authority. If requesting expedited permit termination procedures, a permittee must certify in the NOT that it is not subject to any pending State or Federal enforcement actions including citizen suits brought under State or Federal law. As of December 21, 2025 or an EPA-approved alternative date (<em>see</em> <a href="/current/title-40/section-127.24#p-127.24(e)" class="cfr external">40 CFR 127.24(e)</a> or <a href="/current/title-40/section-127.24#p-127.24(f)" class="cfr external">(f)</a>), all NOTs submitted by general permit covered facilities in compliance with this section must be submitted electronically by the permittee to the Director or initial recipient, as defined in <a href="/current/title-40/section-127.2#p-127.2(b)" class="cfr external">40 CFR 127.2(b)</a>, in compliance with this section and <a href="/current/title-40/part-3" class="cfr external">40 CFR part 3</a> (including, in all cases, subpart D), <a href="/current/title-40/section-122.22" class="cfr external">§ 122.22</a>, and <a href="/current/title-40/part-127" class="cfr external">40 CFR part 127</a>. <a href="/current/title-40/part-127" class="cfr external">40 CFR part 127</a> is not intended to undo existing requirements for electronic reporting. Prior to this date, and independent of <a href="/current/title-40/part-127" class="cfr external">40 CFR part 127</a>, the permittee may be required to report electronically if specified by a particular permit or if required to do so by State law.</p></div> <p class="citation">[<a href="https://www.federalregister.gov/citation/48-FR-14153" class="fr-reference" data-reference="48 FR 14153">48 FR 14153</a>, Apr. 1, 1983; <a href="https://www.federalregister.gov/citation/50-FR-6940" class="fr-reference" data-reference="50 FR 6940">50 FR 6940</a>, Feb. 19, 1985, as amended at <a href="https://www.federalregister.gov/citation/54-FR-18784" class="fr-reference" data-reference="54 FR 18784">54 FR 18784</a>, May 2, 1989; <a href="https://www.federalregister.gov/citation/65-FR-30909" class="fr-reference" data-reference="65 FR 30909">65 FR 30909</a>, May 15, 2000; <a href="https://www.federalregister.gov/citation/80-FR-64099" class="fr-reference" data-reference="80 FR 64099">80 FR 64099</a>, Oct. 22, 2015; <a href="https://www.federalregister.gov/citation/85-FR-69198" class="fr-reference" data-reference="85 FR 69198">85 FR 69198</a>, Nov. 2, 2020] </p> </div> </div><div class="appendix" id="Appendix-A-to-Part-122"> <h4 data-hierarchy-metadata='{"path":"/current/title-40/part-122/appendix-Appendix A to Part 122","citation":"Appendix A to Part 122, Title 40"}'>Appendix A to Part 122—NPDES Primary Industry Categories </h4> <p>Any permit issued after June 30, 1981 to dischargers in the following categories shall include effluent limitations and a compliance schedule to meet the requirements of section 301(b)(2)(A), (C), (D), (E) and (F) of CWA, whether or not applicable effluent limitations guidelines have been promulgated. See <a href="/current/title-40/section-122.44" class="cfr external">§§ 122.44</a> and <a href="/current/title-40/section-122.46" class="cfr external">122.46</a>.</p> <p class="hd2-paragraph">Industry Category </p> <p class="flush-paragraph-1">Adhesives and sealants </p> <p class="flush-paragraph-1">Aluminum forming </p> <p class="flush-paragraph-1">Auto and other laundries </p> <p class="flush-paragraph-1">Battery manufacturing </p> <p class="flush-paragraph-1">Coal mining </p> <p class="flush-paragraph-1">Coil coating </p> <p class="flush-paragraph-1">Copper forming </p> <p class="flush-paragraph-1">Electrical and electronic components </p> <p class="flush-paragraph-1">Electroplating </p> <p class="flush-paragraph-1">Explosives manufacturing </p> <p class="flush-paragraph-1">Foundries </p> <p class="flush-paragraph-1">Gum and wood chemicals </p> <p class="flush-paragraph-1">Inorganic chemicals manufacturing </p> <p class="flush-paragraph-1">Iron and steel manufacturing </p> <p class="flush-paragraph-1">Leather tanning and finishing </p> <p class="flush-paragraph-1">Mechanical products manufacturing </p> <p class="flush-paragraph-1">Nonferrous metals manufacturing </p> <p class="flush-paragraph-1">Ore mining </p> <p class="flush-paragraph-1">Organic chemicals manufacturing </p> <p class="flush-paragraph-1">Paint and ink formulation </p> <p class="flush-paragraph-1">Pesticides </p> <p class="flush-paragraph-1">Petroleum refining </p> <p class="flush-paragraph-1">Pharmaceutical preparations </p> <p class="flush-paragraph-1">Photographic equipment and supplies </p> <p class="flush-paragraph-1">Plastics processing </p> <p class="flush-paragraph-1">Plastic and synthetic materials manufacturing </p> <p class="flush-paragraph-1">Porcelain enameling </p> <p class="flush-paragraph-1">Printing and publishing </p> <p class="flush-paragraph-1">Pulp and paper mills </p> <p class="flush-paragraph-1">Rubber processing </p> <p class="flush-paragraph-1">Soap and detergent manufacturing </p> <p class="flush-paragraph-1">Steam electric power plants </p> <p class="flush-paragraph-1">Textile mills </p> <p class="flush-paragraph-1">Timber products processing </p> </div> <div class="appendix" id="Appendix-B-to-Part-122"> <h4 data-hierarchy-metadata='{"path":"/current/title-40/part-122/appendix-Appendix B to Part 122","citation":"Appendix B to Part 122, Title 40"}'>Appendix B to Part 122 [Reserved] </h4> </div> <div class="appendix" id="Appendix-C-to-Part-122"> <h4 data-hierarchy-metadata='{"path":"/current/title-40/part-122/appendix-Appendix C to Part 122","citation":"Appendix C to Part 122, Title 40"}'>Appendix C to Part 122—Criteria for Determining a Concentrated Aquatic Animal Production Facility (<a href="/current/title-40/section-122.24" class="cfr external">§ 122.24</a>) </h4> <p>A hatchery, fish farm, or other facility is a concentrated aquatic animal production facility for purposes of <a href="/current/title-40/section-122.24" class="cfr external">§ 122.24</a> if it contains, grows, or holds aquatic animals in either of the following categories:</p> <div id="p-Appendix-C-to-Part-122(a)"> <p class="indent-1" id="p-Appendix-C-to-Part-122(a)" data-title="Appendix-C-to-Part-122(a)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>a<span class="paren">)</span></span> Cold water fish species or other cold water aquatic animals in ponds, raceways, or other similar structures which discharge at least 30 days per year but does not include:</p> <div id="p-Appendix-C-to-Part-122(a)(1)"> <p class="indent-2" id="p-Appendix-C-to-Part-122(a)(1)" data-title="Appendix-C-to-Part-122(a)(1)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>1<span class="paren">)</span></span> Facilities which produce less than 9,090 harvest weight kilograms (approximately 20,000 pounds) of aquatic animals per year; and</p> </div> <div id="p-Appendix-C-to-Part-122(a)(2)"> <p class="indent-2" id="p-Appendix-C-to-Part-122(a)(2)" data-title="Appendix-C-to-Part-122(a)(2)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>2<span class="paren">)</span></span> Facilities which feed less than 2,272 kilograms (approximately 5,000 pounds) of food during the calendar month of maximum feeding.</p> </div> </div> <div id="p-Appendix-C-to-Part-122(b)"> <p class="indent-1" id="p-Appendix-C-to-Part-122(b)" data-title="Appendix-C-to-Part-122(b)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>b<span class="paren">)</span></span> Warm water fish species or other warm water aquatic animals in ponds, raceways, or other similar structures which discharge at least 30 days per year, but does not include:</p> <div id="p-Appendix-C-to-Part-122(b)(1)"> <p class="indent-2" id="p-Appendix-C-to-Part-122(b)(1)" data-title="Appendix-C-to-Part-122(b)(1)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>1<span class="paren">)</span></span> Closed ponds which discharge only during periods of excess runoff; or</p> </div> <div id="p-Appendix-C-to-Part-122(b)(2)"> <p class="indent-2" id="p-Appendix-C-to-Part-122(b)(2)" data-title="Appendix-C-to-Part-122(b)(2)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>2<span class="paren">)</span></span> Facilities which produce less than 45,454 harvest weight kilograms (approximately 100,000 pounds) of aquatic animals per year.</p> <div id="p-Appendix-C-to-Part-122(b)(2)(Cold%20water%20aquatic%20animals)"> <p class="indent-3" id="p-Appendix-C-to-Part-122(b)(2)(Cold%20water%20aquatic%20animals)" data-title="Appendix-C-to-Part-122(b)(2) “Cold water aquatic animals”" data-term="true"><em class="paragraph-hierarchy">“Cold water aquatic animals”</em> include, but are not limited to, the <em>Salmonidae</em> family of fish; e.g., trout and salmon.</p> </div> <div id="p-Appendix-C-to-Part-122(b)(2)(Warm%20water%20aquatic%20animals)"><p class="indent-3" id="p-Appendix-C-to-Part-122(b)(2)(Warm%20water%20aquatic%20animals)" data-title="Appendix-C-to-Part-122(b)(2) “Warm water aquatic animals”" data-term="true"><em class="paragraph-hierarchy">“Warm water aquatic animals”</em> include, but are not limited to, the <em>Ameiuride, Centrarchidae</em> and <em>Cyprinidae</em> families of fish; e.g., respectively, catfish, sunfish and minnows.</p></div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="appendix" id="Appendix-D-to-Part-122"> <h4 data-hierarchy-metadata='{"path":"/current/title-40/part-122/appendix-Appendix D to Part 122","citation":"Appendix D to Part 122, Title 40"}'>Appendix D to Part 122—NPDES Permit Application Testing Requirements (<a href="/current/title-40/section-122.21" class="cfr external">§ 122.21</a>) </h4> <div class="table-wrapper"> <div class="gpotbl_div"><table border="1" cellpadding="1" cellspacing="1" class="gpo_table" frame="void" width="100%"> <caption><p class="title">Table I—Testing Requirements for Organic Toxic Pollutants by Industrial Category for Existing Dischargers</p></caption> <thead> <tr> <th rowspan="2" class="center border-top-single border-bottom-single border-right-single">Industrial category</th> <th colspan="4" class="center border-top-single border-bottom-single">GC/MS Fraction<sup>1</sup> </th> </tr> <tr> <th class="center border-bottom-single border-right-single">Volatile</th> <th class="center border-bottom-single border-right-single">Acid</th> <th class="center border-bottom-single border-right-single">Base/neutral</th> <th class="center border-bottom-single">Pesticide</th> </tr> </thead> <tbody> <tr> <td class="left border-right-single">Adhesives and Sealants</td> <td class="right border-right-single"> <sup>2</sup> </td> <td class="right border-right-single"> <sup>2</sup> </td> <td class="right border-right-single"> <sup>2</sup> </td> <td class="right"></td> </tr> <tr> <td class="left border-right-single">Aluminum Forming</td> <td class="right border-right-single"> <sup>2</sup> </td> <td class="right border-right-single"> <sup>2</sup> </td> <td class="right border-right-single"> <sup>2</sup> </td> <td class="right"></td> </tr> <tr> <td class="left border-right-single">Auto and Other Laundries</td> <td class="right border-right-single"> <sup>2</sup> </td> <td class="right border-right-single"> <sup>2</sup> </td> <td class="right border-right-single"> <sup>2</sup> </td> <td class="right"> <sup>2</sup> </td> </tr> <tr> <td class="left border-right-single">Battery Manufacturing</td> <td class="right border-right-single"> <sup>2</sup> </td> <td class="right border-right-single"> </td> <td class="right border-right-single"> <sup>2</sup> </td> <td class="right"></td> </tr> <tr> <td class="left border-right-single">Coal Mining</td> <td class="right border-right-single"> <sup>2</sup> </td> <td class="right border-right-single"> <sup>2</sup> </td> <td class="right border-right-single"> <sup>2</sup> </td> <td class="right"> <sup>2</sup> </td> </tr> <tr> <td class="left border-right-single">Coil Coating</td> <td class="right border-right-single"> <sup>2</sup> </td> <td class="right border-right-single"> <sup>2</sup> </td> <td class="right border-right-single"> <sup>2</sup> </td> <td class="right"></td> </tr> <tr> <td class="left border-right-single">Copper Forming</td> <td class="right border-right-single"> <sup>2</sup> </td> <td class="right border-right-single"> <sup>2</sup> </td> <td class="right border-right-single"> <sup>2</sup> </td> <td class="right"></td> </tr> <tr> <td class="left border-right-single">Electric and Electronic Components</td> <td class="right border-right-single"> <sup>2</sup> </td> <td class="right border-right-single"> <sup>2</sup> </td> <td class="right border-right-single"> <sup>2</sup> </td> <td class="right"> <sup>2</sup> </td> </tr> <tr> <td class="left border-right-single">Electroplating</td> <td class="right border-right-single"> <sup>2</sup> </td> <td class="right border-right-single"> <sup>2</sup> </td> <td class="right border-right-single"> <sup>2</sup> </td> <td class="right"></td> </tr> <tr> <td class="left border-right-single">Explosives Manufacturing</td> <td class="right border-right-single"> </td> <td class="right border-right-single"> <sup>2</sup> </td> <td class="right border-right-single"> <sup>2</sup> </td> <td class="right"></td> </tr> <tr> <td class="left border-right-single">Foundries</td> <td class="right border-right-single"> <sup>2</sup> </td> <td class="right border-right-single"> <sup>2</sup> </td> <td class="right border-right-single"> <sup>2</sup> </td> <td class="right"></td> </tr> <tr> <td class="left border-right-single">Gum and Wood Chemicals</td> <td class="right border-right-single"> <sup>2</sup> </td> <td class="right border-right-single"> <sup>2</sup> </td> <td class="right border-right-single"> <sup>2</sup> </td> <td class="right"> <sup>2</sup> </td> </tr> <tr> <td class="left border-right-single">Inorganic Chemicals Manufacturing</td> <td class="right border-right-single"> <sup>2</sup> </td> <td class="right border-right-single"> <sup>2</sup> </td> <td class="right border-right-single"> <sup>2</sup> </td> <td class="right"></td> </tr> <tr> <td class="left border-right-single">Iron and Steel Manufacturing</td> <td class="right border-right-single"> <sup>2</sup> </td> <td class="right border-right-single"> <sup>2</sup> </td> <td class="right border-right-single"> <sup>2</sup> </td> <td class="right"></td> </tr> <tr> <td class="left border-right-single">Leather Tanning and Finishing</td> <td class="right border-right-single"> <sup>2</sup> </td> <td class="right border-right-single"> <sup>2</sup> </td> <td class="right border-right-single"> <sup>2</sup> </td> <td class="right"> <sup>2</sup> </td> </tr> <tr> <td class="left border-right-single">Mechanical Products Manufacturing</td> <td class="right border-right-single"> <sup>2</sup> </td> <td class="right border-right-single"> <sup>2</sup> </td> <td class="right border-right-single"> <sup>2</sup> </td> <td class="right"></td> </tr> <tr> <td class="left border-right-single">Nonferrous Metals Manufacturing</td> <td class="right border-right-single"> <sup>2</sup> </td> <td class="right border-right-single"> <sup>2</sup> </td> <td class="right border-right-single"> <sup>2</sup> </td> <td class="right"> <sup>2</sup> </td> </tr> <tr> <td class="left border-right-single">Ore Mining</td> <td class="right border-right-single"> <sup>2</sup> </td> <td class="right border-right-single"> <sup>2</sup> </td> <td class="right border-right-single"> <sup>2</sup> </td> <td class="right"> <sup>2</sup> </td> </tr> <tr> <td class="left border-right-single">Organic Chemicals Manufacturing</td> <td class="right border-right-single"> <sup>2</sup> </td> <td class="right border-right-single"> <sup>2</sup> </td> <td class="right border-right-single"> <sup>2</sup> </td> <td class="right"> <sup>2</sup> </td> </tr> <tr> <td class="left border-right-single">Paint and Ink Formulation</td> <td class="right border-right-single"> <sup>2</sup> </td> <td class="right border-right-single"> <sup>2</sup> </td> <td class="right border-right-single"> <sup>2</sup> </td> <td class="right"> <sup>2</sup> </td> </tr> <tr> <td class="left border-right-single">Pesticides</td> <td class="right border-right-single"> <sup>2</sup> </td> <td class="right border-right-single"> <sup>2</sup> </td> <td class="right border-right-single"> <sup>2</sup> </td> <td class="right"> <sup>2</sup> </td> </tr> <tr> <td class="left border-right-single">Petroleum Refining</td> <td class="right border-right-single"> <sup>2</sup> </td> <td class="right border-right-single"> <sup>2</sup> </td> <td class="right border-right-single"> <sup>2</sup> </td> <td class="right"> <sup>2</sup> </td> </tr> <tr> <td class="left border-right-single">Pharmaceutical Preparations</td> <td class="right border-right-single"> <sup>2</sup> </td> <td class="right border-right-single"> <sup>2</sup> </td> <td class="right border-right-single"> <sup>2</sup> </td> <td class="right"></td> </tr> <tr> <td class="left border-right-single">Photographic Equipment and Supplies</td> <td class="right border-right-single"> <sup>2</sup> </td> <td class="right border-right-single"> <sup>2</sup> </td> <td class="right border-right-single"> <sup>2</sup> </td> <td class="right"> <sup>2</sup> </td> </tr> <tr> <td class="left border-right-single">Plastic and Synthetic Materials Manufacturing</td> <td class="right border-right-single"> <sup>2</sup> </td> <td class="right border-right-single"> <sup>2</sup> </td> <td class="right border-right-single"> <sup>2</sup> </td> <td class="right"> <sup>2</sup> </td> </tr> <tr> <td class="left border-right-single">Plastic Processing</td> <td class="right border-right-single"> <sup>2</sup> </td> <td class="right border-right-single"> </td> <td class="right border-right-single"> </td> <td class="right"></td> </tr> <tr> <td class="left border-right-single">Porcelain Enameling</td> <td class="right border-right-single"> <sup>2</sup> </td> <td class="right border-right-single"> </td> <td class="right border-right-single"> <sup>2</sup> </td> <td class="right"> <sup>2</sup> </td> </tr> <tr> <td class="left border-right-single">Printing and Publishing</td> <td class="right border-right-single"> <sup>2</sup> </td> <td class="right border-right-single"> <sup>2</sup> </td> <td class="right border-right-single"> <sup>2</sup> </td> <td class="right"> <sup>2</sup> </td> </tr> <tr> <td class="left border-right-single">Pulp and Paper Mills</td> <td class="right border-right-single"> <sup>2</sup> </td> <td class="right border-right-single"> <sup>2</sup> </td> <td class="right border-right-single"> <sup>2</sup> </td> <td class="right"> <sup>2</sup> </td> </tr> <tr> <td class="left border-right-single">Rubber Processing</td> <td class="right border-right-single"> <sup>2</sup> </td> <td class="right border-right-single"> <sup>2</sup> </td> <td class="right border-right-single"> <sup>2</sup> </td> <td class="right"></td> </tr> <tr> <td class="left border-right-single">Soap and Detergent Manufacturing</td> <td class="right border-right-single"> <sup>2</sup> </td> <td class="right border-right-single"> <sup>2</sup> </td> <td class="right border-right-single"> <sup>2</sup> </td> <td class="right"></td> </tr> <tr> <td class="left border-right-single">Steam Electric Power Plants</td> <td class="right border-right-single"> <sup>2</sup> </td> <td class="right border-right-single"> <sup>2</sup> </td> <td class="right border-right-single"> <sup>2</sup> </td> <td class="right"></td> </tr> <tr> <td class="left border-right-single">Textile Mills</td> <td class="right border-right-single"> <sup>2</sup> </td> <td class="right border-right-single"> <sup>2</sup> </td> <td class="right border-right-single"> <sup>2</sup> </td> <td class="right"> <sup>2</sup> </td> </tr> <tr> <td class="left border-bottom-single border-right-single">Timber Products Processing</td> <td class="right border-bottom-single border-right-single"> <sup>2</sup> </td> <td class="right border-bottom-single border-right-single"> <sup>2</sup> </td> <td class="right border-bottom-single border-right-single"> <sup>2</sup> </td> <td class="right border-bottom-single"> <sup>2</sup> </td> </tr> </tbody> <tfoot> <tr><td colspan="5"> <sup>1</sup> The toxic pollutants in each fraction are listed in Table II. </td></tr> <tr><td colspan="5"> <sup>2</sup> Testing required.</td></tr> </tfoot> </table></div> </div> <div id="p-Appendix-D-to-Part-122"> <p class="hd1-paragraph" id="p-Appendix-D-to-Part-122" data-title="Appendix-D-to-Part-122">Table II—Organic Toxic Pollutants in Each of Four Fractions in Analysis by Gas Chromatography/Mass Spectroscopy (GS/MS) </p> <p class="hd2-paragraph">Volatiles </p> <p class="flush-paragraph-1"> 1V acrolein </p> <p class="flush-paragraph-1"> 2V acrylonitrile </p> <p class="flush-paragraph-1"> 3V benzene </p> <p class="flush-paragraph-1"> 5V bromoform </p> <p class="flush-paragraph-1"> 6V carbon tetrachloride </p> <p class="flush-paragraph-1"> 7V chlorobenzene </p> <p class="flush-paragraph-1"> 8V chlorodibromomethane </p> <p class="flush-paragraph-1"> 9V chloroethane </p> <p class="flush-paragraph-1">10V 2-chloroethylvinyl ether </p> <p class="flush-paragraph-1">11V chloroform </p> <p class="flush-paragraph-1">12V dichlorobromomethane </p> <p class="flush-paragraph-1">14V 1,1-dichloroethane </p> <p class="flush-paragraph-1">15V 1,2-dichloroethane </p> <p class="flush-paragraph-1">16V 1,1-dichloroethylene </p> <p class="flush-paragraph-1">17V 1,2-dichloropropane </p> <p class="flush-paragraph-1">18V 1,3-dichloropropylene </p> <p class="flush-paragraph-1">19V ethylbenzene </p> <p class="flush-paragraph-1">20V methyl bromide </p> <p class="flush-paragraph-1">21V methyl chloride </p> <p class="flush-paragraph-1">22V methylene chloride </p> <p class="flush-paragraph-1">23V 1,1,2,2-tetrachloroethane </p> <p class="flush-paragraph-1">24V tetrachloroethylene </p> <p class="flush-paragraph-1">25V toluene </p> <p class="flush-paragraph-1">26V 1,2-trans-dichloroethylene </p> <p class="flush-paragraph-1">27V 1,1,1-trichloroethane </p> <p class="flush-paragraph-1">28V 1,1,2-trichloroethane </p> <p class="flush-paragraph-1">29V trichloroethylene </p> <p class="flush-paragraph-1">31V vinyl chloride </p> <p class="hd2-paragraph">Acid Compounds </p> <p class="flush-paragraph-1"> 1A 2-chlorophenol </p> <p class="flush-paragraph-1"> 2A 2,4-dichlorophenol </p> <p class="flush-paragraph-1"> 3A 2,4-dimethylphenol </p> <p class="flush-paragraph-1"> 4A 4,6-dinitro-o-cresol </p> <p class="flush-paragraph-1"> 5A 2,4-dinitrophenol </p> <p class="flush-paragraph-1"> 6A 2-nitrophenol </p> <p class="flush-paragraph-1"> 7A 4-nitrophenol </p> <p class="flush-paragraph-1"> 8A p-chloro-m-cresol </p> <p class="flush-paragraph-1"> 9A pentachlorophenol </p> <p class="flush-paragraph-1">10A phenol </p> <p class="flush-paragraph-1">11A 2,4,6-trichlorophenol </p> <p class="hd2-paragraph">Base/Neutral </p> <p class="flush-paragraph-1"> 1B acenaphthene </p> <p class="flush-paragraph-1"> 2B acenaphthylene </p> <p class="flush-paragraph-1"> 3B anthracene </p> <p class="flush-paragraph-1"> 4B benzidine </p> <p class="flush-paragraph-1"> 5B benzo(a)anthracene </p> <p class="flush-paragraph-1"> 6B benzo(a)pyrene </p> <p class="flush-paragraph-1"> 7B 3,4-benzofluoranthene </p> <p class="flush-paragraph-1"> 8B benzo(ghi)perylene </p> <p class="flush-paragraph-1"> 9B benzo(k)fluoranthene </p> <p class="flush-paragraph-1">10B bis(2-chloroethoxy)methane </p> <p class="flush-paragraph-1">11B bis(2-chloroethyl)ether </p> <p class="flush-paragraph-1">12B bis(2-chloroisopropyl)ether </p> <p class="flush-paragraph-1">13B bis (2-ethylhexyl)phthalate </p> <p class="flush-paragraph-1">14B 4-bromophenyl phenyl ether </p> <p class="flush-paragraph-1">15B butylbenzyl phthalate </p> <p class="flush-paragraph-1">16B 2-chloronaphthalene </p> <p class="flush-paragraph-1">17B 4-chlorophenyl phenyl ether </p> <p class="flush-paragraph-1">18B chrysene </p> <p class="flush-paragraph-1">19B dibenzo(a,h)anthracene </p> <p class="flush-paragraph-1">20B 1,2-dichlorobenzene </p> <p class="flush-paragraph-1">21B 1,3-dichlorobenzene </p> <p class="flush-paragraph-1">22B 1,4-dichlorobenzene </p> <p class="flush-paragraph-1">23B 3,3′-dichlorobenzidine </p> <p class="flush-paragraph-1">24B diethyl phthalate </p> <p class="flush-paragraph-1">25B dimethyl phthalate </p> <p class="flush-paragraph-1">26B di-n-butyl phthalate </p> <p class="flush-paragraph-1">27B 2,4-dinitrotoluene </p> <p class="flush-paragraph-1">28B 2,6-dinitrotoluene </p> <p class="flush-paragraph-1">29B di-n-octyl phthalate </p> <p class="flush-paragraph-1">30B 1,2-diphenylhydrazine (as azobenzene) </p> <p class="flush-paragraph-1">31B fluroranthene </p> <p class="flush-paragraph-1">32B fluorene </p> <p class="flush-paragraph-1">33B hexachlorobenzene </p> <p class="flush-paragraph-1">34B hexachlorobutadiene </p> <p class="flush-paragraph-1">35B hexachlorocyclopentadiene </p> <p class="flush-paragraph-1">36B hexachloroethane </p> <p class="flush-paragraph-1">37B indeno(1,2,3-cd)pyrene </p> <p class="flush-paragraph-1">38B isophorone </p> <p class="flush-paragraph-1">39B napthalene </p> <p class="flush-paragraph-1">40B nitrobenzene </p> <p class="flush-paragraph-1">41B N-nitrosodimethylamine </p> <p class="flush-paragraph-1">42B N-nitrosodi-n-propylamine </p> <p class="flush-paragraph-1">43B N-nitrosodiphenylamine </p> <p class="flush-paragraph-1">44B phenanthrene </p> <p class="flush-paragraph-1">45B pyrene </p> <p class="flush-paragraph-1">46B 1,2,4-trichlorobenzene </p> <p class="hd2-paragraph">Pesticides </p> <p class="flush-paragraph-1"> 1P aldrin </p> <p class="flush-paragraph-1"> 2P alpha-BHC </p> <p class="flush-paragraph-1"> 3P beta-BHC </p> <p class="flush-paragraph-1"> 4P gamma-BHC </p> <p class="flush-paragraph-1"> 5P delta-BHC </p> <p class="flush-paragraph-1"> 6P chlordane </p> <p class="flush-paragraph-1"> 7P 4,4′-DDT </p> <p class="flush-paragraph-1"> 8P 4,4′-DDE </p> <p class="flush-paragraph-1"> 9P 4,4′-DDD </p> <p class="flush-paragraph-1">10P dieldrin </p> <p class="flush-paragraph-1">11P alpha-endosulfan </p> <p class="flush-paragraph-1">12P beta-endosulfan </p> <p class="flush-paragraph-1">13P endosulfan sulfate </p> <p class="flush-paragraph-1">14P endrin </p> <p class="flush-paragraph-1">15P endrin aldehyde </p> <p class="flush-paragraph-1">16P heptachlor </p> <p class="flush-paragraph-1">17P heptachlor epoxide </p> <p class="flush-paragraph-1">18P PCB-1242 </p> <p class="flush-paragraph-1">19P PCB-1254 </p> <p class="flush-paragraph-1">20P PCB-1221 </p> <p class="flush-paragraph-1">21P PCB-1232 </p> <p class="flush-paragraph-1">22P PCB-1248 </p> <p class="flush-paragraph-1">23P PCB-1260 </p> <p class="flush-paragraph-1">24P PCB-1016 </p> <p class="flush-paragraph-1">25P toxaphene </p> </div> <div id="p-Appendix-D-to-Part-122"> <p class="hd1-paragraph" id="p-Appendix-D-to-Part-122" data-title="Appendix-D-to-Part-122">Table III—Other Toxic Pollutants (Metals and Cyanide) and Total Phenols </p> <p class="flush-paragraph-1">Antimony, Total </p> <p class="flush-paragraph-1">Arsenic, Total </p> <p class="flush-paragraph-1">Beryllium, Total </p> <p class="flush-paragraph-1">Cadmium, Total </p> <p class="flush-paragraph-1">Chromium, Total </p> <p class="flush-paragraph-1">Copper, Total </p> <p class="flush-paragraph-1">Lead, Total </p> <p class="flush-paragraph-1">Mercury, Total </p> <p class="flush-paragraph-1">Nickel, Total </p> <p class="flush-paragraph-1">Selenium, Total </p> <p class="flush-paragraph-1">Silver, Total </p> <p class="flush-paragraph-1">Thallium, Total </p> <p class="flush-paragraph-1">Zinc, Total </p> <p class="flush-paragraph-1">Cyanide, Total </p> <p class="flush-paragraph-1">Phenols, Total </p> </div> <div id="p-Appendix-D-to-Part-122"> <p class="hd1-paragraph" id="p-Appendix-D-to-Part-122" data-title="Appendix-D-to-Part-122">Table IV—Conventional and Nonconventional Pollutants Required To Be Tested by Existing Dischargers if Expected to be Present </p> <p class="flush-paragraph-1">Bromide </p> <p class="flush-paragraph-1">Chlorine, Total Residual </p> <p class="flush-paragraph-1">Color </p> <p class="flush-paragraph-1">Fecal Coliform </p> <p class="flush-paragraph-1">Fluoride </p> <p class="flush-paragraph-1">Nitrate-Nitrite </p> <p class="flush-paragraph-1">Nitrogen, Total Organic </p> <p class="flush-paragraph-1">Oil and Grease </p> <p class="flush-paragraph-1">Phosphorus, Total </p> <p class="flush-paragraph-1">Radioactivity </p> <p class="flush-paragraph-1">Sulfate </p> <p class="flush-paragraph-1">Sulfide </p> <p class="flush-paragraph-1">Sulfite </p> <p class="flush-paragraph-1">Surfactants </p> <p class="flush-paragraph-1">Aluminum, Total </p> <p class="flush-paragraph-1">Barium, Total </p> <p class="flush-paragraph-1">Boron, Total </p> <p class="flush-paragraph-1">Cobalt, Total </p> <p class="flush-paragraph-1">Iron, Total </p> <p class="flush-paragraph-1">Magnesium, Total </p> <p class="flush-paragraph-1">Molybdenum, Total </p> <p class="flush-paragraph-1">Manganese, Total </p> <p class="flush-paragraph-1">Tin, Total </p> <p class="flush-paragraph-1">Titanium, Total </p> </div> <div id="p-Appendix-D-to-Part-122"> <p class="hd1-paragraph" id="p-Appendix-D-to-Part-122" data-title="Appendix-D-to-Part-122">Table V—Toxic Pollutants and Hazardous Substances Required To Be Identified by Existing Dischargers if Expected To Be Present </p> <p class="hd2-paragraph">Toxic Pollutants </p> <p class="flush-paragraph-1">Asbestos </p> <p class="hd2-paragraph">Hazardous Substances </p> <p class="flush-paragraph-1">Acetaldehyde </p> <p class="flush-paragraph-1">Allyl alcohol </p> <p class="flush-paragraph-1">Allyl chloride </p> <p class="flush-paragraph-1">Amyl acetate </p> <p class="flush-paragraph-1">Aniline </p> <p class="flush-paragraph-1">Benzonitrile </p> <p class="flush-paragraph-1">Benzyl chloride </p> <p class="flush-paragraph-1">Butyl acetate </p> <p class="flush-paragraph-1">Butylamine </p> <p class="flush-paragraph-1">Captan </p> <p class="flush-paragraph-1">Carbaryl </p> <p class="flush-paragraph-1">Carbofuran </p> <p class="flush-paragraph-1">Carbon disulfide </p> <p class="flush-paragraph-1">Chlorpyrifos </p> <p class="flush-paragraph-1">Coumaphos </p> <p class="flush-paragraph-1">Cresol </p> <p class="flush-paragraph-1">Crotonaldehyde </p> <p class="flush-paragraph-1">Cyclohexane </p> </div> <div id="p-Appendix-D-to-Part-122(2)"> <p class="flush-paragraph-1 indent-1" id="p-Appendix-D-to-Part-122(2)" data-title="Appendix-D-to-Part-122 2"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy">2</span> ,4-D (2,4-Dichlorophenoxy acetic acid) </p> <p class="flush-paragraph-1 indent-1 no-hierarchy">Diazinon </p> <p class="flush-paragraph-1 indent-1 no-hierarchy">Dicamba </p> <p class="flush-paragraph-1 indent-1 no-hierarchy">Dichlobenil </p> <p class="flush-paragraph-1 indent-1 no-hierarchy">Dichlone </p> </div> <div id="p-Appendix-D-to-Part-122(2)"> <p class="flush-paragraph-1 indent-1" id="p-Appendix-D-to-Part-122(2)" data-title="Appendix-D-to-Part-122 2"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy">2</span> ,2-Dichloropropionic acid </p> <p class="flush-paragraph-1 indent-1 no-hierarchy">Dichlorvos </p> <p class="flush-paragraph-1 indent-1 no-hierarchy">Diethyl amine </p> <p class="flush-paragraph-1 indent-1 no-hierarchy">Dimethyl amine </p> <p class="flush-paragraph-1 indent-1 no-hierarchy">Dintrobenzene </p> <p class="flush-paragraph-1 indent-1 no-hierarchy">Diquat </p> <p class="flush-paragraph-1 indent-1 no-hierarchy">Disulfoton </p> <p class="flush-paragraph-1 indent-1 no-hierarchy">Diuron </p> <p class="flush-paragraph-1 indent-1 no-hierarchy">Epichlorohydrin </p> <p class="flush-paragraph-1 indent-1 no-hierarchy">Ethion </p> <p class="flush-paragraph-1 indent-1 no-hierarchy">Ethylene diamine </p> <p class="flush-paragraph-1 indent-1 no-hierarchy">Ethylene dibromide </p> <p class="flush-paragraph-1 indent-1 no-hierarchy">Formaldehyde </p> <p class="flush-paragraph-1 indent-1 no-hierarchy">Furfural </p> <p class="flush-paragraph-1 indent-1 no-hierarchy">Guthion </p> <p class="flush-paragraph-1 indent-1 no-hierarchy">Isoprene </p> <p class="flush-paragraph-1 indent-1 no-hierarchy">Isopropanolamine Dodecylbenzenesulfonate </p> <p class="flush-paragraph-1 indent-1 no-hierarchy">Kelthane </p> <p class="flush-paragraph-1 indent-1 no-hierarchy">Kepone </p> <p class="flush-paragraph-1 indent-1 no-hierarchy">Malathion </p> <p class="flush-paragraph-1 indent-1 no-hierarchy">Mercaptodimethur </p> <p class="flush-paragraph-1 indent-1 no-hierarchy">Methoxychlor </p> <p class="flush-paragraph-1 indent-1 no-hierarchy">Methyl mercaptan </p> <p class="flush-paragraph-1 indent-1 no-hierarchy">Methyl methacrylate </p> <p class="flush-paragraph-1 indent-1 no-hierarchy">Methyl parathion </p> <p class="flush-paragraph-1 indent-1 no-hierarchy">Mevinphos </p> <p class="flush-paragraph-1 indent-1 no-hierarchy">Mexacarbate </p> <p class="flush-paragraph-1 indent-1 no-hierarchy">Monoethyl amine </p> <p class="flush-paragraph-1 indent-1 no-hierarchy">Monomethyl amine </p> <p class="flush-paragraph-1 indent-1 no-hierarchy">Naled </p> <p class="flush-paragraph-1 indent-1 no-hierarchy">Napthenic acid </p> <p class="flush-paragraph-1 indent-1 no-hierarchy">Nitrotoluene </p> <p class="flush-paragraph-1 indent-1 no-hierarchy">Parathion </p> <p class="flush-paragraph-1 indent-1 no-hierarchy">Phenolsulfanate </p> <p class="flush-paragraph-1 indent-1 no-hierarchy">Phosgene </p> <p class="flush-paragraph-1 indent-1 no-hierarchy">Propargite </p> <p class="flush-paragraph-1 indent-1 no-hierarchy">Propylene oxide </p> <p class="flush-paragraph-1 indent-1 no-hierarchy">Pyrethrins </p> <p class="flush-paragraph-1 indent-1 no-hierarchy">Quinoline </p> <p class="flush-paragraph-1 indent-1 no-hierarchy">Resorcinol </p> <p class="flush-paragraph-1 indent-1 no-hierarchy">Strontium </p> <p class="flush-paragraph-1 indent-1 no-hierarchy">Strychnine </p> <p class="flush-paragraph-1 indent-1 no-hierarchy">Styrene </p> </div> <div id="p-Appendix-D-to-Part-122(2)"> <p class="flush-paragraph-1 indent-1" id="p-Appendix-D-to-Part-122(2)" data-title="Appendix-D-to-Part-122 2"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy">2</span> ,4,5-T (2,4,5-Trichlorophenoxy acetic acid) </p> <p class="flush-paragraph-1 indent-1 no-hierarchy">TDE (Tetrachlorodiphenylethane) </p> </div> <div id="p-Appendix-D-to-Part-122(2)"> <p class="flush-paragraph-1 indent-1" id="p-Appendix-D-to-Part-122(2)" data-title="Appendix-D-to-Part-122 2"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy">2</span> ,4,5-TP [2-(2,4,5-Trichlorophenoxy) propanoic acid] </p> <p class="flush-paragraph-1 indent-1 no-hierarchy">Trichlorofan </p> <p class="flush-paragraph-1 indent-1 no-hierarchy">Triethanolamine dodecylbenzenesulfonate </p> <p class="flush-paragraph-1 indent-1 no-hierarchy">Triethylamine </p> <p class="flush-paragraph-1 indent-1 no-hierarchy">Trimethylamine </p> <p class="flush-paragraph-1 indent-1 no-hierarchy">Uranium </p> <p class="flush-paragraph-1 indent-1 no-hierarchy">Vanadium </p> <p class="flush-paragraph-1 indent-1 no-hierarchy">Vinyl acetate </p> <p class="flush-paragraph-1 indent-1 no-hierarchy">Xylene </p> <p class="flush-paragraph-1 indent-1 no-hierarchy">Xylenol </p> <p class="flush-paragraph-1 indent-1 no-hierarchy">Zirconium </p> <p class="indent-1 no-hierarchy">[Note 1: The Environmental Protection Agency has suspended the requirements of <a href="/current/title-40/section-122.21#p-122.21(g)(7)(ii)(A)" class="cfr external">§ 122.21(g)(7)(ii)(A)</a> and Table I of Appendix D as they apply to certain industrial categories. The suspensions are as follows:</p> <div id="p-Appendix-D-to-Part-122(2)(a.)"> <p class="indent-2" id="p-Appendix-D-to-Part-122(2)(a.)" data-title="Appendix-D-to-Part-122 2a."><span class="paragraph-hierarchy">a<span class="paren">.</span></span> At <a href="https://www.federalregister.gov/citation/46-FR-2046" class="fr-reference" data-reference="46 FR 2046">46 FR 2046</a>, Jan. 8, 1981, the Environmental Protection Agency suspended until further notice <a href="/current/title-40/section-122.21#p-122.21(g)(7)(ii)(A)" class="cfr external">§ 122.21(g)(7)(ii)(A)</a> as it applies to coal mines.</p> </div> <div id="p-Appendix-D-to-Part-122(2)(b.)"> <p class="indent-2" id="p-Appendix-D-to-Part-122(2)(b.)" data-title="Appendix-D-to-Part-122 2b."><span class="paragraph-hierarchy">b<span class="paren">.</span></span> At <a href="https://www.federalregister.gov/citation/46-FR-22585" class="fr-reference" data-reference="46 FR 22585">46 FR 22585</a>, Apr. 20, 1981, the Environmental Protection Agency suspended until further notice <a href="/current/title-40/section-122.21#p-122.21(g)(7)(ii)(A)" class="cfr external">§ 122.21(g)(7)(ii)(A)</a> and the corresponding portions of Item V-C of the NPDES application Form 2c as they apply to:</p> <div id="p-Appendix-D-to-Part-122(2)(b.)(1.)"> <p class="indent-3" id="p-Appendix-D-to-Part-122(2)(b.)(1.)" data-title="Appendix-D-to-Part-122 2b.1."><span class="paragraph-hierarchy">1<span class="paren">.</span></span> Testing and reporting for all four organic fractions in the Greige Mills Subcategory of the Textile Mills industry (Subpart C—Low water use processing of <a href="/current/title-40/part-410" class="cfr external">40 CFR part 410</a>), and testing and reporting for the pesticide fraction in all other subcategories of this industrial category.</p> </div> <div id="p-Appendix-D-to-Part-122(2)(b.)(2.)"> <p class="indent-3" id="p-Appendix-D-to-Part-122(2)(b.)(2.)" data-title="Appendix-D-to-Part-122 2b.2."><span class="paragraph-hierarchy">2<span class="paren">.</span></span> Testing and reporting for the volatile, base/neutral and pesticide fractions in the Base and Precious Metals Subcategory of the Ore Mining and Dressing industry (subpart B of <a href="/current/title-40/part-440" class="cfr external">40 CFR part 440</a>), and testing and reporting for all four fractions in all other subcategories of this industrial category.</p> </div> <div id="p-Appendix-D-to-Part-122(2)(b.)(3.)"> <p class="indent-3" id="p-Appendix-D-to-Part-122(2)(b.)(3.)" data-title="Appendix-D-to-Part-122 2b.3."><span class="paragraph-hierarchy">3<span class="paren">.</span></span> Testing and reporting for all four GC/MS fractions in the Porcelain Enameling industry.</p> </div> </div> <div id="p-Appendix-D-to-Part-122(2)(c.)"> <p class="indent-2" id="p-Appendix-D-to-Part-122(2)(c.)" data-title="Appendix-D-to-Part-122 2c."><span class="paragraph-hierarchy">c<span class="paren">.</span></span> At <a href="https://www.federalregister.gov/citation/46-FR-35090" class="fr-reference" data-reference="46 FR 35090">46 FR 35090</a>, July 1, 1981, the Environmental Protection Agency suspended until further notice <a href="/current/title-40/section-122.21#p-122.21(g)(7)(ii)(A)" class="cfr external">§ 122.21(g)(7)(ii)(A)</a> and the corresponding portions of Item V-C of the NPDES application Form 2c as they apply to:</p> <div id="p-Appendix-D-to-Part-122(2)(c.)(1.)"> <p class="indent-3" id="p-Appendix-D-to-Part-122(2)(c.)(1.)" data-title="Appendix-D-to-Part-122 2c.1."><span class="paragraph-hierarchy">1<span class="paren">.</span></span> Testing and reporting for the pesticide fraction in the Tall Oil Rosin Subcategory (subpart D) and Rosin-Based Derivatives Subcategory (subpart F) of the Gum and Wood Chemicals industry (<a href="/current/title-40/part-454" class="cfr external">40 CFR part 454</a>), and testing and reporting for the pesticide and base/netural fractions in all other subcategories of this industrial category.</p> </div> <div id="p-Appendix-D-to-Part-122(2)(c.)(2.)"> <p class="indent-3" id="p-Appendix-D-to-Part-122(2)(c.)(2.)" data-title="Appendix-D-to-Part-122 2c.2."><span class="paragraph-hierarchy">2<span class="paren">.</span></span> Testing and reporting for the pesticide fraction in the Leather Tanning and Finishing, Paint and Ink Formulation, and Photographic Supplies industrial categories.</p> </div> <div id="p-Appendix-D-to-Part-122(2)(c.)(3.)"> <p class="indent-3" id="p-Appendix-D-to-Part-122(2)(c.)(3.)" data-title="Appendix-D-to-Part-122 2c.3."><span class="paragraph-hierarchy">3<span class="paren">.</span></span> Testing and reporting for the acid, base/neutral and pesticide fractions in the Petroleum Refining industrial category.</p> </div> <div id="p-Appendix-D-to-Part-122(2)(c.)(4.)"> <p class="indent-3" id="p-Appendix-D-to-Part-122(2)(c.)(4.)" data-title="Appendix-D-to-Part-122 2c.4."><span class="paragraph-hierarchy">4<span class="paren">.</span></span> Testing and reporting for the pesticide fraction in the Papergrade Sulfite subcategories (subparts J and U) of the Pulp and Paper industry (<a href="/current/title-40/part-430" class="cfr external">40 CFR part 430</a>); testing and reporting for the base/neutral and pesticide fractions in the following subcategories: Deink (subpart Q), Dissolving Kraft (subpart F), and Paperboard from Waste Paper (subpart E); testing and reporting for the volatile, base/neutral and pesticide fractions in the following subcategories: BCT Bleached Kraft (subpart H), Semi-Chemical (subparts B and C), and Nonintegrated-Fine Papers (subpart R); and testing and reporting for the acid, base/neutral, and pesticide fractions in the following subcategories: Fine Bleached Kraft (subpart I), Dissolving Sulfite Pulp (subpart K), Groundwood-Fine Papers (subpart O), Market Bleached Kraft (subpart G), Tissue from Wastepaper (subpart T), and Nonintegrated-Tissue Papers (subpart S).</p> </div> <div id="p-Appendix-D-to-Part-122(2)(c.)(5.)"> <p class="indent-3" id="p-Appendix-D-to-Part-122(2)(c.)(5.)" data-title="Appendix-D-to-Part-122 2c.5."><span class="paragraph-hierarchy">5<span class="paren">.</span></span> Testing and reporting for the base/neutral fraction in the Once-Through Cooling Water, Fly Ash and Bottom Ash Transport Water process wastestreams of the Steam Electric Power Plant industrial category.</p> </div> </div> </div> <p class="flush-paragraph">This revision continues these suspensions.]* </p> <p>For the duration of the suspensions, therefore, Table I effectively reads:</p> <div class="table-wrapper"> <div class="gpotbl_div"><table border="1" cellpadding="1" cellspacing="1" class="gpo_table" frame="void" width="100%"> <caption><p class="title">Table I—Testing Requirements for Organic Toxic Pollutants by Industry Category</p></caption> <thead> <tr> <th rowspan="2" class="center border-top-single border-bottom-single border-right-single">Industry category</th> <th colspan="4" class="center border-top-single border-bottom-single">GC/MS fraction<sup>2</sup> </th> </tr> <tr> <th class="center border-bottom-single border-right-single">Volatile</th> <th class="center border-bottom-single border-right-single">Acid</th> <th class="center border-bottom-single border-right-single">Neutral</th> <th class="center border-bottom-single">Pesticide</th> </tr> </thead> <tbody> <tr> <td class="left border-right-single">Adhesives and sealants</td> <td class="right border-right-single">(<sup>1</sup>) </td> <td class="right border-right-single">(<sup>1</sup>) </td> <td class="right border-right-single">(<sup>1</sup>) </td> <td class="right"></td> </tr> <tr> <td class="left border-right-single">Aluminum forming</td> <td class="right border-right-single">(<sup>1</sup>) </td> <td class="right border-right-single">(<sup>1</sup>) </td> <td class="right border-right-single">(<sup>1</sup>) </td> <td class="right"></td> </tr> <tr> <td class="left border-right-single">Auto and other laundries</td> <td class="right border-right-single">(<sup>1</sup>) </td> <td class="right border-right-single">(<sup>1</sup>) </td> <td class="right border-right-single">(<sup>1</sup>) </td> <td class="right">(<sup>1</sup>) </td> </tr> <tr> <td class="left border-right-single">Battery manufacturing</td> <td class="right border-right-single">(<sup>1</sup>) </td> <td class="right border-right-single"> </td> <td class="right border-right-single">(<sup>1</sup>) </td> <td class="right"></td> </tr> <tr> <td class="left border-right-single">Coal mining</td> <td class="right border-right-single"> </td> <td class="right border-right-single"> </td> <td class="right border-right-single"> </td> <td class="right"></td> </tr> <tr> <td class="left border-right-single">Coil coating</td> <td class="right border-right-single">(<sup>1</sup>) </td> <td class="right border-right-single">(<sup>1</sup>) </td> <td class="right border-right-single">(<sup>1</sup>) </td> <td class="right"></td> </tr> <tr> <td class="left border-right-single">Copper forming</td> <td class="right border-right-single">(<sup>1</sup>) </td> <td class="right border-right-single">(<sup>1</sup>) </td> <td class="right border-right-single">(<sup>1</sup>) </td> <td class="right"></td> </tr> <tr> <td class="left border-right-single">Electric and electronic compounds</td> <td class="right border-right-single">(<sup>1</sup>) </td> <td class="right border-right-single">(<sup>1</sup>) </td> <td class="right border-right-single">(<sup>1</sup>) </td> <td class="right">(<sup>1</sup>) </td> </tr> <tr> <td class="left border-right-single">Electroplating</td> <td class="right border-right-single">(<sup>1</sup>) </td> <td class="right border-right-single">(<sup>1</sup>) </td> <td class="right border-right-single">(<sup>1</sup>) </td> <td class="right"></td> </tr> <tr> <td class="left border-right-single">Explosives manufacturing</td> <td class="right border-right-single"> </td> <td class="right border-right-single">(<sup>1</sup>) </td> <td class="right border-right-single">(<sup>1</sup>) </td> <td class="right"></td> </tr> <tr> <td class="left border-right-single">Foundries</td> <td class="right border-right-single">(<sup>1</sup>) </td> <td class="right border-right-single">(<sup>1</sup>) </td> <td class="right border-right-single">(<sup>1</sup>) </td> <td class="right"></td> </tr> <tr> <td class="left border-right-single">Gum and wood (all subparts except D and F)</td> <td class="right border-right-single">(<sup>1</sup>) </td> <td class="right border-right-single">(<sup>1</sup>) </td> <td class="right border-right-single"> </td> <td class="right"></td> </tr> <tr> <td class="left border-right-single">Subpart D—tall oil rosin</td> <td class="right border-right-single">(<sup>1</sup>) </td> <td class="right border-right-single">(<sup>1</sup>) </td> <td class="right border-right-single">(<sup>1</sup>) </td> <td class="right"></td> </tr> <tr> <td class="left border-right-single">Subpart F—rosin-based derivatives</td> <td class="right border-right-single">(<sup>1</sup>) </td> <td class="right border-right-single">(<sup>1</sup>) </td> <td class="right border-right-single">(<sup>1</sup>) </td> <td class="right"></td> </tr> <tr> <td class="left border-right-single">Inorganic chemicals manufacturing</td> <td class="right border-right-single">(<sup>1</sup>) </td> <td class="right border-right-single">(<sup>1</sup>) </td> <td class="right border-right-single">(<sup>1</sup>) </td> <td class="right"></td> </tr> <tr> <td class="left border-right-single">Iron and steel manufacturing</td> <td class="right border-right-single">(<sup>1</sup>) </td> <td class="right border-right-single">(<sup>1</sup>) </td> <td class="right border-right-single">(<sup>1</sup>) </td> <td class="right"></td> </tr> <tr> <td class="left border-right-single">Leather tanning and finishing</td> <td class="right border-right-single">(<sup>1</sup>) </td> <td class="right border-right-single">(<sup>1</sup>) </td> <td class="right border-right-single">(<sup>1</sup>) </td> <td class="right"></td> </tr> <tr> <td class="left border-right-single">Mechanical products manufacturing</td> <td class="right border-right-single">(<sup>1</sup>) </td> <td class="right border-right-single">(<sup>1</sup>) </td> <td class="right border-right-single">(<sup>1</sup>) </td> <td class="right"></td> </tr> <tr> <td class="left border-right-single">Nonferrous metals manufacturing</td> <td class="right border-right-single">(<sup>1</sup>) </td> <td class="right border-right-single">(<sup>1</sup>) </td> <td class="right border-right-single">(<sup>1</sup>) </td> <td class="right">(<sup>1</sup>) </td> </tr> <tr> <td class="left border-right-single">Ore mining (applies to the base and precious metals/Subpart B)</td> <td class="right border-right-single"> </td> <td class="right border-right-single">(<sup>1</sup>) </td> <td class="right border-right-single"></td> <td class="right"></td> </tr> <tr> <td class="left border-right-single">Organic chemicals manufacturing</td> <td class="right border-right-single">(<sup>1</sup>) </td> <td class="right border-right-single">(<sup>1</sup>) </td> <td class="right border-right-single">(<sup>1</sup>) </td> <td class="right">(<sup>1</sup>) </td> </tr> <tr> <td class="left border-right-single">Paint and ink formulation</td> <td class="right border-right-single">(<sup>1</sup>) </td> <td class="right border-right-single">(<sup>1</sup>) </td> <td class="right border-right-single">(<sup>1</sup>) </td> <td class="right"></td> </tr> <tr> <td class="left border-right-single">Pesticides</td> <td class="right border-right-single">(<sup>1</sup>) </td> <td class="right border-right-single">(<sup>1</sup>) </td> <td class="right border-right-single">(<sup>1</sup>) </td> <td class="right">(<sup>1</sup>) </td> </tr> <tr> <td class="left border-right-single">Petroleum refining</td> <td class="right border-right-single">(<sup>1</sup>) </td> <td class="right border-right-single"></td> <td class="right border-right-single"></td> <td class="right"></td> </tr> <tr> <td class="left border-right-single">Pharmaceutical preparations</td> <td class="right border-right-single">(<sup>1</sup>) </td> <td class="right border-right-single">(<sup>1</sup>) </td> <td class="right border-right-single">(<sup>1</sup>) </td> <td class="right"></td> </tr> <tr> <td class="left border-right-single">Photographic equipment and supplies</td> <td class="right border-right-single">(<sup>1</sup>) </td> <td class="right border-right-single">(<sup>1</sup>) </td> <td class="right border-right-single">(<sup>1</sup>) </td> <td class="right"></td> </tr> <tr> <td class="left border-right-single">Plastic and synthetic materials manufacturing</td> <td class="right border-right-single">(<sup>1</sup>) </td> <td class="right border-right-single">(<sup>1</sup>) </td> <td class="right border-right-single">(<sup>1</sup>) </td> <td class="right">(<sup>1</sup>) </td> </tr> <tr> <td class="left border-right-single">Plastic processing</td> <td class="right border-right-single">(<sup>1</sup>) </td> <td class="right border-right-single"></td> <td class="right border-right-single"></td> <td class="right"></td> </tr> <tr> <td class="left border-right-single">Porcelain enameling</td> <td class="right border-right-single"></td> <td class="right border-right-single"></td> <td class="right border-right-single"></td> <td class="right"></td> </tr> <tr> <td class="left border-right-single">Printing and publishing</td> <td class="right border-right-single">(<sup>1</sup>) </td> <td class="right border-right-single">(<sup>1</sup>) </td> <td class="right border-right-single">(<sup>1</sup>) </td> <td class="right">(<sup>1</sup>) </td> </tr> <tr> <td class="left border-right-single">Pulp and paperboard mills—see footnote<sup>3</sup> </td> <td class="right border-right-single"></td> <td class="right border-right-single"></td> <td class="right border-right-single"></td> <td class="right"></td> </tr> <tr> <td class="left border-right-single">Rubber processing</td> <td class="right border-right-single">(<sup>1</sup>) </td> <td class="right border-right-single">(<sup>1</sup>) </td> <td class="right border-right-single">(<sup>1</sup>) </td> <td class="right"></td> </tr> <tr> <td class="left border-right-single">Soap and detergent manufacturing</td> <td class="right border-right-single">(<sup>1</sup>) </td> <td class="right border-right-single">(<sup>1</sup>) </td> <td class="right border-right-single">(<sup>1</sup>) </td> <td class="right"></td> </tr> <tr> <td class="left border-right-single">Steam electric power plants</td> <td class="right border-right-single">(<sup>1</sup>) </td> <td class="right border-right-single">(<sup>1</sup>) </td> <td class="right border-right-single"></td> <td class="right"></td> </tr> <tr> <td class="left border-right-single">Textile mills (Subpart C—Greige Mills are exempt from this table)</td> <td class="right border-right-single">(<sup>1</sup>) </td> <td class="right border-right-single">(<sup>1</sup>) </td> <td class="right border-right-single">(<sup>1</sup>) </td> <td class="right"></td> </tr> <tr> <td class="left border-bottom-single border-right-single">Timber products processing</td> <td class="right border-bottom-single border-right-single">(<sup>1</sup>) </td> <td class="right border-bottom-single border-right-single">(<sup>1</sup>) </td> <td class="right border-bottom-single border-right-single">(<sup>1</sup>) </td> <td class="right border-bottom-single">(<sup>1</sup>) </td> </tr> </tbody> <tfoot> <tr><td colspan="5"> <sup>1</sup> Testing required. </td></tr> <tr><td colspan="5"> <sup>2</sup> The pollutants in each fraction are listed in Item V-C. </td></tr> <tr><td colspan="5"> <sup>3</sup> Pulp and Paperboard Mills:</td></tr> </tfoot> </table></div> </div> <div class="table-wrapper"> <div class="gpotbl_div"><table border="1" cellpadding="1" cellspacing="1" class="gpo_table" frame="void" width="100%"> <thead> <tr> <th rowspan="2" class="center border-top-single border-bottom-single border-right-single"> </th> <th rowspan="2" class="center border-top-single border-bottom-single border-right-single">Subpart<sup>3</sup> </th> <th colspan="4" class="center border-top-single border-bottom-single">GS/MS fractions</th> </tr> <tr> <th class="center border-bottom-single border-right-single">VOA</th> <th class="center border-bottom-single border-right-single">Acid</th> <th class="center border-bottom-single border-right-single">Base/neutral</th> <th class="center border-bottom-single">Pesticides</th> </tr> </thead> <tbody> <tr> <td class="left border-right-single"> </td> <td class="left border-right-single">A</td> <td class="right border-right-single"> <sup>2</sup> </td> <td class="right border-right-single">(<sup>1</sup>) </td> <td class="right border-right-single"> <sup>2</sup> </td> <td class="right">(<sup>1</sup>) </td> </tr> <tr> <td class="left border-right-single"> </td> <td class="left border-right-single">B</td> <td class="right border-right-single"> <sup>2</sup> </td> <td class="right border-right-single">(<sup>1</sup>) </td> <td class="right border-right-single"> <sup>2</sup> </td> <td class="right"> <sup>2</sup> </td> </tr> <tr> <td class="left border-right-single"> </td> <td class="left border-right-single">C</td> <td class="right border-right-single"> <sup>2</sup> </td> <td class="right border-right-single">(<sup>1</sup>) </td> <td class="right border-right-single"> <sup>2</sup> </td> <td class="right"> <sup>2</sup> </td> </tr> <tr> <td class="left border-right-single"> </td> <td class="left border-right-single">D</td> <td class="right border-right-single"> <sup>2</sup> </td> <td class="right border-right-single">(<sup>1</sup>) </td> <td class="right border-right-single"> <sup>2</sup> </td> <td class="right"> <sup>2</sup> </td> </tr> <tr> <td class="left border-right-single"> </td> <td class="left border-right-single">E</td> <td class="right border-right-single">(<sup>1</sup>) </td> <td class="right border-right-single">(<sup>1</sup>) </td> <td class="right border-right-single"> <sup>2</sup> </td> <td class="right">(<sup>1</sup>) </td> </tr> <tr> <td class="left border-right-single"> </td> <td class="left border-right-single">F</td> <td class="right border-right-single">(<sup>1</sup>) </td> <td class="right border-right-single">(<sup>1</sup>) </td> <td class="right border-right-single"> <sup>2</sup> </td> <td class="right"> <sup>2</sup> </td> </tr> <tr> <td class="left border-right-single"> </td> <td class="left border-right-single">G</td> <td class="right border-right-single">(<sup>1</sup>) </td> <td class="right border-right-single">(<sup>1</sup>) </td> <td class="right border-right-single"> <sup>2</sup> </td> <td class="right"> <sup>2</sup> </td> </tr> <tr> <td class="left border-right-single"> </td> <td class="left border-right-single">H</td> <td class="right border-right-single">(<sup>1</sup>) </td> <td class="right border-right-single">(<sup>1</sup>) </td> <td class="right border-right-single"> <sup>2</sup> </td> <td class="right"> <sup>2</sup> </td> </tr> <tr> <td class="left border-right-single"> </td> <td class="left border-right-single">I</td> <td class="right border-right-single">(<sup>1</sup>) </td> <td class="right border-right-single">(<sup>1</sup>) </td> <td class="right border-right-single"> <sup>2</sup> </td> <td class="right"> <sup>2</sup> </td> </tr> <tr> <td class="left border-right-single"> </td> <td class="left border-right-single">J</td> <td class="right border-right-single">(<sup>1</sup>) </td> <td class="right border-right-single">(<sup>1</sup>) </td> <td class="right border-right-single">(<sup>1</sup>) </td> <td class="right"> <sup>2</sup> </td> </tr> <tr> <td class="left border-right-single"> </td> <td class="left border-right-single">K</td> <td class="right border-right-single">(<sup>1</sup>) </td> <td class="right border-right-single">(<sup>1</sup>) </td> <td class="right border-right-single"> <sup>2</sup> </td> <td class="right"> <sup>2</sup> </td> </tr> <tr> <td class="left border-right-single"> </td> <td class="left border-right-single">L</td> <td class="right border-right-single">(<sup>1</sup>) </td> <td class="right border-right-single">(<sup>1</sup>) </td> <td class="right border-right-single"> <sup>2</sup> </td> <td class="right"> <sup>2</sup> </td> </tr> <tr> <td class="left border-right-single"> </td> <td class="left border-right-single">M</td> <td class="right border-right-single">(<sup>1</sup>) </td> <td class="right border-right-single">(<sup>1</sup>) </td> <td class="right border-right-single"> <sup>2</sup> </td> <td class="right"> <sup>2</sup> </td> </tr> <tr> <td class="left border-right-single"> </td> <td class="left border-right-single">N</td> <td class="right border-right-single">(<sup>1</sup>) </td> <td class="right border-right-single">(<sup>1</sup>) </td> <td class="right border-right-single"> <sup>2</sup> </td> <td class="right"> <sup>2</sup> </td> </tr> <tr> <td class="left border-right-single"> </td> <td class="left border-right-single">O</td> <td class="right border-right-single">(<sup>1</sup>) </td> <td class="right border-right-single">(<sup>1</sup>) </td> <td class="right border-right-single"> <sup>2</sup> </td> <td class="right"> <sup>2</sup> </td> </tr> <tr> <td class="left border-right-single"> </td> <td class="left border-right-single">P</td> <td class="right border-right-single">(<sup>1</sup>) </td> <td class="right border-right-single">(<sup>1</sup>) </td> <td class="right border-right-single"> <sup>2</sup> </td> <td class="right"> <sup>2</sup> </td> </tr> <tr> <td class="left border-right-single"> </td> <td class="left border-right-single">Q</td> <td class="right border-right-single">(<sup>1</sup>) </td> <td class="right border-right-single">(<sup>1</sup>) </td> <td class="right border-right-single"> <sup>2</sup> </td> <td class="right">(<sup>1</sup>) </td> </tr> <tr> <td class="left border-right-single"> </td> <td class="left border-right-single">R</td> <td class="right border-right-single"> <sup>2</sup> </td> <td class="right border-right-single">(<sup>1</sup>) </td> <td class="right border-right-single"> <sup>2</sup> </td> <td class="right"> <sup>2</sup> </td> </tr> <tr> <td class="left border-right-single"> </td> <td class="left border-right-single">S</td> <td class="right border-right-single">(<sup>1</sup>) </td> <td class="right border-right-single">(<sup>1</sup>) </td> <td class="right border-right-single"> <sup>2</sup> </td> <td class="right">(<sup>1</sup>) </td> </tr> <tr> <td class="left border-right-single"> </td> <td class="left border-right-single">T</td> <td class="right border-right-single">(<sup>1</sup>) </td> <td class="right border-right-single">(<sup>1</sup>) </td> <td class="right border-right-single"> <sup>2</sup> </td> <td class="right">(<sup>1</sup>) </td> </tr> <tr> <td class="left border-bottom-single border-right-single"> </td> <td class="left border-bottom-single border-right-single">U</td> <td class="right border-bottom-single border-right-single">(<sup>1</sup>) </td> <td class="right border-bottom-single border-right-single">(<sup>1</sup>) </td> <td class="right border-bottom-single border-right-single">(<sup>1</sup>) </td> <td class="right border-bottom-single"> <sup>2</sup> </td> </tr> </tbody> <tfoot> <tr><td colspan="6"> <sup>1</sup> Must test. </td></tr> <tr><td colspan="6"> <sup>2</sup> Do not test unless “reason to believe” it is discharged. </td></tr> <tr><td colspan="6"> <sup>3</sup> Subparts are defined in <a href="/current/title-40/part-430" class="cfr external">40 CFR Part 430</a>.</td></tr> </tfoot> </table></div> </div> <p class="citation">[<a href="https://www.federalregister.gov/citation/48-FR-14153" class="fr-reference" data-reference="48 FR 14153">48 FR 14153</a>, Apr. 1, 1983, as amended at <a href="https://www.federalregister.gov/citation/49-FR-38050" class="fr-reference" data-reference="49 FR 38050">49 FR 38050</a>, Sept. 26, 1984; <a href="https://www.federalregister.gov/citation/50-FR-6940" class="fr-reference" data-reference="50 FR 6940">50 FR 6940</a>, Feb. 19, 1985] </p> <div class="box box-published no-footer footnotes"> <div class="seal-block seal-block-header"><div class="seal-content"><h6> Footnotes - Appendix D to Part 122</h6></div></div> <div class="content-block"><div class="footnote" id="Appendix-D-to-Part-122-footnote"><p>* Editorial Note: The words “This revision” refer to the document published at <a href="https://www.federalregister.gov/citation/48-FR-14153" class="fr-reference" data-reference="48 FR 14153">48 FR 14153</a>, Apr. 1, 1983.</p></div></div> </div> </div> <div class="appendix" id="Appendix-E-to-Part-122"> <h4 data-hierarchy-metadata='{"path":"/current/title-40/part-122/appendix-Appendix E to Part 122","citation":"Appendix E to Part 122, Title 40"}'>Appendix E to Part 122—Rainfall Zones of the United States </h4> <a href="https://img.federalregister.gov/EC01MR92.016/EC01MR92.016_original_size.png"><img src="https://img.federalregister.gov/EC01MR92.016/EC01MR92.016_large.png" loading="lazy" style="height: 460px; width: 753px;"></a> <p>Not Shown: Alaska (Zone 7); Hawaii (Zone 7); Northern Mariana Islands (Zone 7); Guam (Zone 7); American Samoa (Zone 7); Trust Territory of the Pacific Islands (Zone 7); Puerto Rico (Zone 3) Virgin Islands (Zone 3).</p> <div id="p-Appendix-E-to-Part-122(Source)"> <p class="indent-1" id="p-Appendix-E-to-Part-122(Source)" data-title="Appendix-E-to-Part-122 “Source”" data-term="true"><em class="paragraph-hierarchy">Source:</em> Methodology for Analysis of Detention Basins for Control of Urban Runoff Quality, prepared for U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Office of Water, Nonpoint Source Division, Washington, DC, 1986.</p> </div> <p class="citation">[<a href="https://www.federalregister.gov/citation/55-FR-48073" class="fr-reference" data-reference="55 FR 48073">55 FR 48073</a>, Nov. 16, 1990] </p> </div> <div class="appendix" id="Appendix-F-to-Part-122"> <h4 data-hierarchy-metadata='{"path":"/current/title-40/part-122/appendix-Appendix F to Part 122","citation":"Appendix F to Part 122, Title 40"}'>Appendix F to Part 122—Incorporated Places With Populations Greater Than 250,000 According to the 1990 Decennial Census by the Bureau of the Census </h4> <div class="table-wrapper"> <div class="gpotbl_div"><table border="1" cellpadding="1" cellspacing="1" class="gpo_table" frame="void" width="100%"> <thead> <tr> <th class="center border-top-single border-bottom-single border-right-single">State</th> <th class="center border-top-single border-bottom-single">Incorporated Place</th> </tr> </thead> <tbody> <tr> <td class="left border-right-single">Alabama</td> <td class="left">Birmingham.</td> </tr> <tr> <td class="left border-right-single">Arizona</td> <td class="left">Phoenix.</td> </tr> <tr> <td class="left border-right-single"> </td> <td class="left">Tucson.</td> </tr> <tr> <td class="left border-right-single">California</td> <td class="left">Long Beach.</td> </tr> <tr> <td class="left border-right-single"> </td> <td class="left">Los Angeles.</td> </tr> <tr> <td class="left border-right-single"> </td> <td class="left">Oakland.</td> </tr> <tr> <td class="left border-right-single"> </td> <td class="left">Sacramento.</td> </tr> <tr> <td class="left border-right-single"> </td> <td class="left">San Diego.</td> </tr> <tr> <td class="left border-right-single"> </td> <td class="left">San Francisco.</td> </tr> <tr> <td class="left border-right-single"> </td> <td class="left">San Jose.</td> </tr> <tr> <td class="left border-right-single">Colorado</td> <td class="left">Denver.</td> </tr> <tr> <td class="left border-right-single">District of Columbia.</td> <td class="left"></td> </tr> <tr> <td class="left border-right-single">Florida</td> <td class="left">Jacksonville.</td> </tr> <tr> <td class="left border-right-single"> </td> <td class="left">Miami.</td> </tr> <tr> <td class="left border-right-single"> </td> <td class="left">Tampa.</td> </tr> <tr> <td class="left border-right-single">Georgia.</td> <td class="left">Atlanta.</td> </tr> <tr> <td class="left border-right-single">Illinois</td> <td class="left">Chicago.</td> </tr> <tr> <td class="left border-right-single">Indiana</td> <td class="left">Indianapolis.</td> </tr> <tr> <td class="left border-right-single">Kansas</td> <td class="left">Wichita.</td> </tr> <tr> <td class="left border-right-single">Kentucky</td> <td class="left">Louisville.</td> </tr> <tr> <td class="left border-right-single">Louisiana</td> <td class="left">New Orleans.</td> </tr> <tr> <td class="left border-right-single">Maryland</td> <td class="left">Baltimore.</td> </tr> <tr> <td class="left border-right-single">Massachusetts</td> <td class="left">Boston.</td> </tr> <tr> <td class="left border-right-single">Michigan</td> <td class="left">Detroit.</td> </tr> <tr> <td class="left border-right-single">Minnesota</td> <td class="left">Minneapolis.</td> </tr> <tr> <td class="left border-right-single"> </td> <td class="left">St. Paul.</td> </tr> <tr> <td class="left border-right-single">Missouri</td> <td class="left">Kansas City.</td> </tr> <tr> <td class="left border-right-single"> </td> <td class="left">St. Louis.</td> </tr> <tr> <td class="left border-right-single">Nebraska</td> <td class="left">Omaha.</td> </tr> <tr> <td class="left border-right-single">New Jersey</td> <td class="left">Newark.</td> </tr> <tr> <td class="left border-right-single">New Mexico</td> <td class="left">Albuquerque.</td> </tr> <tr> <td class="left border-right-single">New York</td> <td class="left">Buffalo.<br>Bronx Borough.<br>Brooklyn Borough.<br>Manhattan Borough.<br>Queens Borough.<br>Staten Island Borough.</td> </tr> <tr> <td class="left border-right-single">North Carolina</td> <td class="left">Charlotte.</td> </tr> <tr> <td class="left border-right-single">Ohio</td> <td class="left">Cincinnati.<br>Cleveland.<br>Columbus.<br>Toledo.</td> </tr> <tr> <td class="left border-right-single">Oklahoma</td> <td class="left">Oklahoma City.<br>Tulsa.</td> </tr> <tr> <td class="left border-right-single">Oregon</td> <td class="left">Portland.</td> </tr> <tr> <td class="left border-right-single">Pennsylvania</td> <td class="left">Philadelphia.<br>Pittsburgh.</td> </tr> <tr> <td class="left border-right-single">Tennessee</td> <td class="left">Memphis.<br>Nashville/Davidson.</td> </tr> <tr> <td class="left border-right-single">Texas</td> <td class="left">Austin.</td> </tr> <tr> <td class="left border-right-single"> </td> <td class="left">Dallas.</td> </tr> <tr> <td class="left border-right-single"> </td> <td class="left">El Paso.</td> </tr> <tr> <td class="left border-right-single"> </td> <td class="left">Fort Worth.</td> </tr> <tr> <td class="left border-right-single"> </td> <td class="left">Houston.</td> </tr> <tr> <td class="left border-right-single"> </td> <td class="left">San Antonio.</td> </tr> <tr> <td class="left border-right-single">Virginia</td> <td class="left">Norfolk.</td> </tr> <tr> <td class="left border-right-single"> </td> <td class="left">Virginia Beach.</td> </tr> <tr> <td class="left border-right-single">Washington</td> <td class="left">Seattle.</td> </tr> <tr> <td class="left border-bottom-single border-right-single">Wisconsin</td> <td class="left border-bottom-single">Milwaukee.</td> </tr> </tbody> </table></div> </div> <p class="citation">[<a href="https://www.federalregister.gov/citation/64-FR-68847" class="fr-reference" data-reference="64 FR 68847">64 FR 68847</a>, Dec. 8, 1999, as amended at <a href="https://www.federalregister.gov/citation/67-FR-47152" class="fr-reference" data-reference="67 FR 47152">67 FR 47152</a>, July 17, 2002] </p> </div> <div class="appendix" id="Appendix-G-to-Part-122"> <h4 data-hierarchy-metadata='{"path":"/current/title-40/part-122/appendix-Appendix G to Part 122","citation":"Appendix G to Part 122, Title 40"}'>Appendix G to Part 122—Incorporated Places With Populations Greater Than 100,000 But Less Than 250,000 According to the 1990 Decennial Census by the Bureau of the Census </h4> <div class="table-wrapper"> <div class="gpotbl_div"><table border="1" cellpadding="1" cellspacing="1" class="gpo_table" frame="void" width="100%"> <thead> <tr> <th class="center border-top-single border-bottom-single border-right-single">State</th> <th class="center border-top-single border-bottom-single">Incorporated place</th> </tr> </thead> <tbody> <tr> <td class="left border-right-single">Alabama</td> <td class="left">Huntsville.</td> </tr> <tr> <td class="left border-right-single"> </td> <td class="left">Mobile.</td> </tr> <tr> <td class="left border-right-single"> </td> <td class="left">Montgomery.</td> </tr> <tr> <td class="left border-right-single">Alaska</td> <td class="left">Anchorage.</td> </tr> <tr> <td class="left border-right-single">Arizona</td> <td class="left">Mesa.</td> </tr> <tr> <td class="left border-right-single"> </td> <td class="left">Tempe.</td> </tr> <tr> <td class="left border-right-single">Arkansas</td> <td class="left">Little Rock.</td> </tr> <tr> <td class="left border-right-single">California</td> <td class="left">Anaheim.</td> </tr> <tr> <td class="left border-right-single"> </td> <td class="left">Bakersfield.</td> </tr> <tr> <td class="left border-right-single"> </td> <td class="left">Berkeley.</td> </tr> <tr> <td class="left border-right-single"> </td> <td class="left">Chula Vista.</td> </tr> <tr> <td class="left border-right-single"> </td> <td class="left">Concord.</td> </tr> <tr> <td class="left border-right-single"> </td> <td class="left">El Monte.</td> </tr> <tr> <td class="left border-right-single"> </td> <td class="left">Escondido.</td> </tr> <tr> <td class="left border-right-single"> </td> <td class="left">Fremont.</td> </tr> <tr> <td class="left border-right-single"> </td> <td class="left">Fresno.</td> </tr> <tr> <td class="left border-right-single"> </td> <td class="left">Fullerton.</td> </tr> <tr> <td class="left border-right-single"> </td> <td class="left">Garden Grove.</td> </tr> <tr> <td class="left border-right-single"> </td> <td class="left">Glendale.</td> </tr> <tr> <td class="left border-right-single"> </td> <td class="left">Hayward.</td> </tr> <tr> <td class="left border-right-single"> </td> <td class="left">Huntington Beach.</td> </tr> <tr> <td class="left border-right-single"> </td> <td class="left">Inglewood.</td> </tr> <tr> <td class="left border-right-single"> </td> <td class="left">Irvine.</td> </tr> <tr> <td class="left border-right-single"> </td> <td class="left">Modesto.</td> </tr> <tr> <td class="left border-right-single"> </td> <td class="left">Moreno Valley.</td> </tr> <tr> <td class="left border-right-single"> </td> <td class="left">Oceanside.</td> </tr> <tr> <td class="left border-right-single"> </td> <td class="left">Ontario.</td> </tr> <tr> <td class="left border-right-single"> </td> <td class="left">Orange.</td> </tr> <tr> <td class="left border-right-single">Colorado</td> <td class="left">Aurora.</td> </tr> <tr> <td class="left border-right-single"> </td> <td class="left">Colorado Springs.</td> </tr> <tr> <td class="left border-right-single"> </td> <td class="left">Lakewood.</td> </tr> <tr> <td class="left border-right-single"> </td> <td class="left">Pueblo.</td> </tr> <tr> <td class="left border-right-single">Connecticut</td> <td class="left">Bridgeport.</td> </tr> <tr> <td class="left border-right-single"> </td> <td class="left">Hartford.</td> </tr> <tr> <td class="left border-right-single"> </td> <td class="left">New Haven.</td> </tr> <tr> <td class="left border-right-single"> </td> <td class="left">Stamford.</td> </tr> <tr> <td class="left border-right-single"> </td> <td class="left">Waterbury.</td> </tr> <tr> <td class="left border-right-single">Florida</td> <td class="left">Fort Lauderdale.</td> </tr> <tr> <td class="left border-right-single"> </td> <td class="left">Hialeah.</td> </tr> <tr> <td class="left border-right-single"> </td> <td class="left">Hollywood.</td> </tr> <tr> <td class="left border-right-single"> </td> <td class="left">Orlando.</td> </tr> <tr> <td class="left border-right-single"> </td> <td class="left">St. Petersburg.</td> </tr> <tr> <td class="left border-right-single"> </td> <td class="left">Tallahassee.</td> </tr> <tr> <td class="left border-right-single">Georgia</td> <td class="left">Columbus.</td> </tr> <tr> <td class="left border-right-single"> </td> <td class="left">Macon.</td> </tr> <tr> <td class="left border-right-single"> </td> <td class="left">Savannah.</td> </tr> <tr> <td class="left border-right-single">Idaho</td> <td class="left">Boise City.</td> </tr> <tr> <td class="left border-right-single">Illinois</td> <td class="left">Peoria.</td> </tr> <tr> <td class="left border-right-single"> </td> <td class="left">Rockford.</td> </tr> <tr> <td class="left border-right-single">Indiana</td> <td class="left">Evansville.</td> </tr> <tr> <td class="left border-right-single"> </td> <td class="left">Fort Wayne.</td> </tr> <tr> <td class="left border-right-single"> </td> <td class="left">Gary.</td> </tr> <tr> <td class="left border-right-single"> </td> <td class="left">South Bend.</td> </tr> <tr> <td class="left border-right-single">Iowa</td> <td class="left">Cedar Rapids.</td> </tr> <tr> <td class="left border-right-single"> </td> <td class="left">Davenport.</td> </tr> <tr> <td class="left border-right-single"> </td> <td class="left">Des Moines.</td> </tr> <tr> <td class="left border-right-single">Kansas</td> <td class="left">Kansas City.</td> </tr> <tr> <td class="left border-right-single"> </td> <td class="left">Topeka.</td> </tr> <tr> <td class="left border-right-single">Kentucky</td> <td class="left">Lexington-Fayette.</td> </tr> <tr> <td class="left border-right-single">Louisiana</td> <td class="left">Baton Rouge.</td> </tr> <tr> <td class="left border-right-single"> </td> <td class="left">Shreveport.</td> </tr> <tr> <td class="left border-right-single">Massachusetts</td> <td class="left">Springfield.</td> </tr> <tr> <td class="left border-right-single"> </td> <td class="left">Worcester.</td> </tr> <tr> <td class="left border-right-single">Michigan</td> <td class="left">Ann Arbor.</td> </tr> <tr> <td class="left border-right-single"> </td> <td class="left">Flint.</td> </tr> <tr> <td class="left border-right-single"> </td> <td class="left">Grand Rapids.</td> </tr> <tr> <td class="left border-right-single"> </td> <td class="left">Lansing.</td> </tr> <tr> <td class="left border-right-single"> </td> <td class="left">Livonia.</td> </tr> <tr> <td class="left border-right-single"> </td> <td class="left">Sterling Heights.</td> </tr> <tr> <td class="left border-right-single"> </td> <td class="left">Warren.</td> </tr> <tr> <td class="left border-right-single">Mississippi</td> <td class="left">Jackson.</td> </tr> <tr> <td class="left border-right-single">Missouri</td> <td class="left">Independence.</td> </tr> <tr> <td class="left border-right-single"> </td> <td class="left">Springfield.</td> </tr> <tr> <td class="left border-right-single">Nebraska</td> <td class="left">Lincoln.</td> </tr> <tr> <td class="left border-right-single">Nevada</td> <td class="left">Las Vegas.</td> </tr> <tr> <td class="left border-right-single"> </td> <td class="left">Reno.</td> </tr> <tr> <td class="left border-right-single">New Jersey</td> <td class="left">Elizabeth.</td> </tr> <tr> <td class="left border-right-single"> </td> <td class="left">Jersey City.</td> </tr> <tr> <td class="left border-right-single"> </td> <td class="left">Paterson.</td> </tr> <tr> <td class="left border-right-single">New York</td> <td class="left">Albany.</td> </tr> <tr> <td class="left border-right-single"> </td> <td class="left">Rochester.</td> </tr> <tr> <td class="left border-right-single"> </td> <td class="left">Syracuse.</td> </tr> <tr> <td class="left border-right-single"> </td> <td class="left">Yonkers.</td> </tr> <tr> <td class="left border-right-single">North Carolina</td> <td class="left">Durham.</td> </tr> <tr> <td class="left border-right-single"> </td> <td class="left">Greensboro.</td> </tr> <tr> <td class="left border-right-single"> </td> <td class="left">Raleigh.</td> </tr> <tr> <td class="left border-right-single"> </td> <td class="left">Winston-Salem.</td> </tr> <tr> <td class="left border-right-single">Ohio</td> <td class="left">Akron.</td> </tr> <tr> <td class="left border-right-single"> </td> <td class="left">Dayton.</td> </tr> <tr> <td class="left border-right-single"> </td> <td class="left">Youngstown.</td> </tr> <tr> <td class="left border-right-single">Oregon</td> <td class="left">Eugene.</td> </tr> <tr> <td class="left border-right-single">Pennsylvania</td> <td class="left">Allentown.</td> </tr> <tr> <td class="left border-right-single"> </td> <td class="left">Erie.</td> </tr> <tr> <td class="left border-right-single">Rhode Island</td> <td class="left">Providence.</td> </tr> <tr> <td class="left border-right-single">South Carolina</td> <td class="left">Columbia.</td> </tr> <tr> <td class="left border-right-single">Tennessee</td> <td class="left">Chattanooga.</td> </tr> <tr> <td class="left border-right-single"> </td> <td class="left">Knoxville.</td> </tr> <tr> <td class="left border-right-single">Texas</td> <td class="left">Abilene.</td> </tr> <tr> <td class="left border-right-single"> </td> <td class="left">Amarillo.</td> </tr> <tr> <td class="left border-right-single"> </td> <td class="left">Arlington.</td> </tr> <tr> <td class="left border-right-single"> </td> <td class="left">Beaumont.</td> </tr> <tr> <td class="left border-right-single"> </td> <td class="left">Corpus Christi.</td> </tr> <tr> <td class="left border-right-single"> </td> <td class="left">Garland.</td> </tr> <tr> <td class="left border-right-single"> </td> <td class="left">Irving.</td> </tr> <tr> <td class="left border-right-single"> </td> <td class="left">Laredo.</td> </tr> <tr> <td class="left border-right-single"> </td> <td class="left">Lubbock.</td> </tr> <tr> <td class="left border-right-single"> </td> <td class="left">Mesquite.</td> </tr> <tr> <td class="left border-right-single"> </td> <td class="left">Pasadena.</td> </tr> <tr> <td class="left border-right-single"> </td> <td class="left">Plano.</td> </tr> <tr> <td class="left border-right-single"> </td> <td class="left">Waco.</td> </tr> <tr> <td class="left border-right-single">Utah</td> <td class="left">Salt Lake City.</td> </tr> <tr> <td class="left border-right-single">Virginia</td> <td class="left">Alexandria.</td> </tr> <tr> <td class="left border-right-single"> </td> <td class="left">Chesapeake.</td> </tr> <tr> <td class="left border-right-single"> </td> <td class="left">Hampton.</td> </tr> <tr> <td class="left border-right-single"> </td> <td class="left">Newport News.</td> </tr> <tr> <td class="left border-right-single"> </td> <td class="left">Portsmouth.</td> </tr> <tr> <td class="left border-right-single"> </td> <td class="left">Richmond.</td> </tr> <tr> <td class="left border-right-single"> </td> <td class="left">Roanoke.</td> </tr> <tr> <td class="left border-right-single">Washington</td> <td class="left">Spokane.</td> </tr> <tr> <td class="left border-right-single"> </td> <td class="left">Tacoma.</td> </tr> <tr> <td class="left border-bottom-single border-right-single">Wisconsin</td> <td class="left border-bottom-single">Madison.</td> </tr> </tbody> </table></div> </div> <p class="citation">[<a href="https://www.federalregister.gov/citation/64-FR-68848" class="fr-reference" data-reference="64 FR 68848">64 FR 68848</a>, Dec. 8, 1999] </p> </div> <div class="appendix" id="Appendix-H-to-Part-122"> <h4 data-hierarchy-metadata='{"path":"/current/title-40/part-122/appendix-Appendix H to Part 122","citation":"Appendix H to Part 122, Title 40"}'>Appendix H to Part 122—Counties With Unincorporated Urbanized Areas With a Population of 250,000 or More According to the 1990 Decennial Census by the Bureau of the Census </h4> <div class="table-wrapper"> <div class="gpotbl_div"><table border="1" cellpadding="1" cellspacing="1" class="gpo_table" frame="void" width="100%"> <thead> <tr> <th class="center border-top-single border-bottom-single border-right-single">State</th> <th class="center border-top-single border-bottom-single border-right-single">County</th> <th class="center border-top-single border-bottom-single">Unincorporated urbanized population</th> </tr> </thead> <tbody> <tr> <td class="left border-right-single">California</td> <td class="left border-right-single">Los Angeles</td> <td class="right">886,780</td> </tr> <tr> <td class="left border-right-single"> </td> <td class="left border-right-single">Sacramento</td> <td class="right">594,889</td> </tr> <tr> <td class="left border-right-single"> </td> <td class="left border-right-single">San Diego</td> <td class="right">250,414</td> </tr> <tr> <td class="left border-right-single">Delaware</td> <td class="left border-right-single">New Castle</td> <td class="right">296,996</td> </tr> <tr> <td class="left border-right-single">Florida</td> <td class="left border-right-single">Dade</td> <td class="right">1,014,504</td> </tr> <tr> <td class="left border-right-single">Georgia</td> <td class="left border-right-single">DeKalb</td> <td class="right">448,686</td> </tr> <tr> <td class="left border-right-single">Hawaii</td> <td class="left border-right-single">Honolulu<sup>1</sup> </td> <td class="right">114,506</td> </tr> <tr> <td class="left border-right-single">Maryland</td> <td class="left border-right-single">Anne Arundel</td> <td class="right">344,654</td> </tr> <tr> <td class="left border-right-single"> </td> <td class="left border-right-single">Baltimore</td> <td class="right">627,593</td> </tr> <tr> <td class="left border-right-single"> </td> <td class="left border-right-single">Montgomery</td> <td class="right">599,028</td> </tr> <tr> <td class="left border-right-single"> </td> <td class="left border-right-single">Prince George's</td> <td class="right">494,369</td> </tr> <tr> <td class="left border-right-single">Texas</td> <td class="left border-right-single">Harris</td> <td class="right">729,206</td> </tr> <tr> <td class="left border-right-single">Utah</td> <td class="left border-right-single">Salt Lake</td> <td class="right">270,989</td> </tr> <tr> <td class="left border-right-single">Virginia</td> <td class="left border-right-single">Fairfax</td> <td class="right">760,730</td> </tr> <tr> <td class="left border-bottom-single border-right-single">Washington</td> <td class="left border-bottom-single border-right-single">King</td> <td class="right border-bottom-single">520,468 </td> </tr> </tbody> <tfoot><tr><td colspan="3"> <sup>1</sup> County was previously listed in this appendix; however, population dropped to below 250,000 in the 1990 Census.</td></tr></tfoot> </table></div> </div> <p class="citation">[<a href="https://www.federalregister.gov/citation/64-FR-68848" class="fr-reference" data-reference="64 FR 68848">64 FR 68848</a>, Dec. 8, 1999] </p> </div> <div class="appendix" id="Appendix-I-to-Part-122"> <h4 data-hierarchy-metadata='{"path":"/current/title-40/part-122/appendix-Appendix I to Part 122","citation":"Appendix I to Part 122, Title 40"}'>Appendix I to Part 122—Counties With Unincorporated Urbanized Areas Greater Than 100,000, But Less Than 250,000 According to the 1990 Decennial Census by the Bureau of the Census </h4> <div class="table-wrapper"> <div class="gpotbl_div"><table border="1" cellpadding="1" cellspacing="1" class="gpo_table" frame="void" width="100%"> <thead> <tr> <th class="center border-top-single border-bottom-single border-right-single">State</th> <th class="center border-top-single border-bottom-single border-right-single">County</th> <th class="center border-top-single border-bottom-single">Unincorporated urbanized population</th> </tr> </thead> <tbody> <tr> <td class="left border-right-single">Alabama</td> <td class="left border-right-single">Jefferson</td> <td class="right">78,608</td> </tr> <tr> <td class="left border-right-single">Arizona</td> <td class="left border-right-single">Pima</td> <td class="right">162,202</td> </tr> <tr> <td class="left border-right-single">California</td> <td class="left border-right-single">Alameda</td> <td class="right">115,082</td> </tr> <tr> <td class="left border-right-single"> </td> <td class="left border-right-single">Contra Costa</td> <td class="right">131,082</td> </tr> <tr> <td class="left border-right-single"> </td> <td class="left border-right-single">Kern</td> <td class="right">128,503</td> </tr> <tr> <td class="left border-right-single"> </td> <td class="left border-right-single">Orange</td> <td class="right">223,081</td> </tr> <tr> <td class="left border-right-single"> </td> <td class="left border-right-single">Riverside</td> <td class="right">166,509</td> </tr> <tr> <td class="left border-right-single"> </td> <td class="left border-right-single">San Bernardino</td> <td class="right">162,202</td> </tr> <tr> <td class="left border-right-single">Colorado</td> <td class="left border-right-single">Arapahoe</td> <td class="right">103,248</td> </tr> <tr> <td class="left border-right-single">Florida</td> <td class="left border-right-single">Broward</td> <td class="right">142,329</td> </tr> <tr> <td class="left border-right-single"> </td> <td class="left border-right-single">Escambia</td> <td class="right">167,463</td> </tr> <tr> <td class="left border-right-single"> </td> <td class="left border-right-single">Hillsborough</td> <td class="right">398,593</td> </tr> <tr> <td class="left border-right-single"> </td> <td class="left border-right-single">Lee</td> <td class="right">102,337</td> </tr> <tr> <td class="left border-right-single"> </td> <td class="left border-right-single">Manatee</td> <td class="right">123,828</td> </tr> <tr> <td class="left border-right-single"> </td> <td class="left border-right-single">Orange</td> <td class="right">378,611</td> </tr> <tr> <td class="left border-right-single"> </td> <td class="left border-right-single">Palm Beach</td> <td class="right">360,553</td> </tr> <tr> <td class="left border-right-single"> </td> <td class="left border-right-single">Pasco</td> <td class="right">148,907</td> </tr> <tr> <td class="left border-right-single"> </td> <td class="left border-right-single">Pinellas</td> <td class="right">255,772</td> </tr> <tr> <td class="left border-right-single"> </td> <td class="left border-right-single">Polk</td> <td class="right">121,528</td> </tr> <tr> <td class="left border-right-single"> </td> <td class="left border-right-single">Sarasota</td> <td class="right">172,600</td> </tr> <tr> <td class="left border-right-single"> </td> <td class="left border-right-single">Seminole</td> <td class="right">127,873</td> </tr> <tr> <td class="left border-right-single">Georgia</td> <td class="left border-right-single">Clayton</td> <td class="right">133,237</td> </tr> <tr> <td class="left border-right-single"> </td> <td class="left border-right-single">Cobb</td> <td class="right">322,595</td> </tr> <tr> <td class="left border-right-single"> </td> <td class="left border-right-single">Fulton</td> <td class="right">127,776</td> </tr> <tr> <td class="left border-right-single"> </td> <td class="left border-right-single">Gwinnett</td> <td class="right">237,305</td> </tr> <tr> <td class="left border-right-single"> </td> <td class="left border-right-single">Richmond</td> <td class="right">126,476</td> </tr> <tr> <td class="left border-right-single">Kentucky</td> <td class="left border-right-single">Jefferson</td> <td class="right">239,430</td> </tr> <tr> <td class="left border-right-single">Louisiana</td> <td class="left border-right-single">East Baton Rouge</td> <td class="right">102,539</td> </tr> <tr> <td class="left border-right-single"> </td> <td class="left border-right-single">Parish</td> <td class="right">331,307</td> </tr> <tr> <td class="left border-right-single"> </td> <td class="left border-right-single">Jefferson Parish</td> <td class="right"></td> </tr> <tr> <td class="left border-right-single">Maryland</td> <td class="left border-right-single">Howard</td> <td class="right">157,972</td> </tr> <tr> <td class="left border-right-single">North Carolina</td> <td class="left border-right-single">Cumberland</td> <td class="right">146,827</td> </tr> <tr> <td class="left border-right-single">Nevada</td> <td class="left border-right-single">Clark</td> <td class="right">327,618</td> </tr> <tr> <td class="left border-right-single">Oregon</td> <td class="left border-right-single">Multnomah<sup>1</sup> </td> <td class="right">52,923</td> </tr> <tr> <td class="left border-right-single"> </td> <td class="left border-right-single">Washington</td> <td class="right">116,687</td> </tr> <tr> <td class="left border-right-single">South Carolina</td> <td class="left border-right-single">Greenville</td> <td class="right">147,464</td> </tr> <tr> <td class="left border-right-single"> </td> <td class="left border-right-single">Richland</td> <td class="right">130,589</td> </tr> <tr> <td class="left border-right-single">Virginia</td> <td class="left border-right-single">Arlington</td> <td class="right">170,936</td> </tr> <tr> <td class="left border-right-single"> </td> <td class="left border-right-single">Chesterfield</td> <td class="right">174,488</td> </tr> <tr> <td class="left border-right-single"> </td> <td class="left border-right-single">Henrico</td> <td class="right">201,367</td> </tr> <tr> <td class="left border-right-single"> </td> <td class="left border-right-single">Prince William</td> <td class="right">157,131</td> </tr> <tr> <td class="left border-right-single">Washington</td> <td class="left border-right-single">Pierce</td> <td class="right">258,530</td> </tr> <tr> <td class="left border-bottom-single border-right-single"> </td> <td class="left border-bottom-single border-right-single">Snohomish</td> <td class="right border-bottom-single">157,218 </td> </tr> </tbody> <tfoot><tr><td colspan="3"> <sup>1</sup> County was previously listed in this appendix; however, population dropped to below 100,000 in the 1990 Census.</td></tr></tfoot> </table></div> </div> <p class="citation">[<a href="https://www.federalregister.gov/citation/64-FR-68849" class="fr-reference" data-reference="64 FR 68849">64 FR 68849</a>, Dec. 8, 1999] </p> </div> <div class="appendix" id="Appendix-J-to-Part-122"> <h4 data-hierarchy-metadata='{"path":"/current/title-40/part-122/appendix-Appendix J to Part 122","citation":"Appendix J to Part 122, Title 40"}'>Appendix J to Part 122—NPDES Permit Testing Requirements for Publicly Owned Treatment Works (<a href="/current/title-40/section-122.21" class="cfr external">§ 122.21</a>(<span class="standard">j</span>)) </h4> <p class="hd1-paragraph" id="p-Appendix-J-to-Part-122">Table 1A—Effluent Parameters for All POTWS </p> <p class="flush-paragraph-1">Biochemical oxygen demand (BOD-5 or CBOD-5) </p> <p class="flush-paragraph-1">Fecal coliform </p> <p class="flush-paragraph-1">Design Flow Rate </p> <p class="flush-paragraph-1">pH </p> <p class="flush-paragraph-1">Temperature </p> <p class="flush-paragraph-1">Total suspended solids </p> <p class="hd1-paragraph" id="p-Appendix-J-to-Part-122">Table 1—Effluent Parameters for All POTWS With a Flow Equal to or Greater Than 0.1 MGD </p> <p class="flush-paragraph-1">Ammonia (as N) </p> <p class="flush-paragraph-1">Chlorine (total residual, TRC) </p> <p class="flush-paragraph-1">Dissolved oxygen </p> <p class="flush-paragraph-1">Nitrate/Nitrite </p> <p class="flush-paragraph-1">Kjeldahl nitrogen </p> <p class="flush-paragraph-1">Oil and grease </p> <p class="flush-paragraph-1">Phosphorus </p> <p class="flush-paragraph-1">Total dissolved solids </p> <p class="hd1-paragraph" id="p-Appendix-J-to-Part-122">Table 2—Effluent Parameters for Selected POTWS </p> <p class="flush-paragraph-1">Hardness </p> <p class="flush-paragraph-1"><em class="paragraph-heading">Metals (total recoverable), cyanide and total phenols</em> </p> <p class="flush-paragraph-1">Antimony </p> <p class="flush-paragraph-1">Arsenic </p> <p class="flush-paragraph-1">Beryllium </p> <p class="flush-paragraph-1">Cadmium </p> <p class="flush-paragraph-1">Chromium </p> <p class="flush-paragraph-1">Copper </p> <p class="flush-paragraph-1">Lead </p> <p class="flush-paragraph-1">Mercury </p> <p class="flush-paragraph-1">Nickel </p> <p class="flush-paragraph-1">Selenium </p> <p class="flush-paragraph-1">Silver </p> <p class="flush-paragraph-1">Thallium </p> <p class="flush-paragraph-1">Zinc </p> <p class="flush-paragraph-1">Cyanide </p> <p class="flush-paragraph-1">Total phenolic compounds </p> <p class="flush-paragraph-1"><em class="paragraph-heading">Volatile organic compounds</em> </p> <p class="flush-paragraph-1">Acrolein </p> <p class="flush-paragraph-1">Acrylonitrile </p> <p class="flush-paragraph-1">Benzene </p> <p class="flush-paragraph-1">Bromoform </p> <p class="flush-paragraph-1">Carbon tetrachloride </p> <p class="flush-paragraph-1">Chlorobenzene </p> <p class="flush-paragraph-1">Chlorodibromomethane </p> <p class="flush-paragraph-1">Chloroethane </p> <p class="flush-paragraph-1 indent-1" id="p-Appendix-J-to-Part-122(2)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy">2</span> -chloroethylvinyl ether </p> <p class="flush-paragraph-1 indent-1 no-hierarchy">Chloroform </p> <p class="flush-paragraph-1 indent-1 no-hierarchy">Dichlorobromomethane </p> <p class="flush-paragraph-1 indent-1" id="p-Appendix-J-to-Part-122(1)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy">1</span> ,1-dichloroethane </p> <p class="flush-paragraph-1">1,2-dichloroethane </p> <p class="flush-paragraph-1">Trans-1,2-dichloroethylene </p> <p class="flush-paragraph-1">1,1-dichloroethylene </p> <p class="flush-paragraph-1">1,2-dichloropropane </p> <p class="flush-paragraph-1">1,3-dichloropropylene </p> <p class="flush-paragraph-1">Ethylbenzene </p> <p class="flush-paragraph-1">Methyl bromide </p> <p class="flush-paragraph-1">Methyl chloride </p> <p class="flush-paragraph-1">Methylene chloride </p> <p class="flush-paragraph-1">1,1,2,2-tetrachloroethane </p> <p class="flush-paragraph-1">Tetrachloroethylene </p> <p class="flush-paragraph-1">Toluene </p> <p class="flush-paragraph-1">1,1,1-trichloroethane </p> <p class="flush-paragraph-1">1,1,2-trichloroethane </p> <p class="flush-paragraph-1">Trichloroethylene </p> <p class="flush-paragraph-1">Vinyl chloride </p> <p class="flush-paragraph-1"><em class="paragraph-heading">Acid-extractable compounds</em> </p> <p class="flush-paragraph-1">P-chloro-m-creso </p> <p class="flush-paragraph-1 indent-1" id="p-Appendix-J-to-Part-122(2)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy">2</span> -chlorophenol </p> <p class="flush-paragraph-1 indent-1" id="p-Appendix-J-to-Part-122(2)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy">2</span> ,4-dichlorophenol </p> <p class="flush-paragraph-1 indent-1" id="p-Appendix-J-to-Part-122(2)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy">2</span> ,4-dimethylphenol </p> <p class="flush-paragraph-1">4,6-dinitro-o-cresol </p> <p class="flush-paragraph-1 indent-1" id="p-Appendix-J-to-Part-122(2)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy">2</span> ,4-dinitrophenol </p> <p class="flush-paragraph-1 indent-1" id="p-Appendix-J-to-Part-122(2)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy">2</span> -nitrophenol </p> <p class="flush-paragraph-1">4-nitrophenol </p> <p class="flush-paragraph-1">Pentachlorophenol </p> <p class="flush-paragraph-1">Phenol </p> <p class="flush-paragraph-1 indent-1" id="p-Appendix-J-to-Part-122(2)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy">2</span> ,4,6-trichlorophenol </p> <p class="flush-paragraph-1"><em class="paragraph-heading">Base-neutral compounds</em> </p> <p class="flush-paragraph-1">Acenaphthene </p> <p class="flush-paragraph-1">Acenaphthylene </p> <p class="flush-paragraph-1">Anthracene </p> <p class="flush-paragraph-1">Benzidine </p> <p class="flush-paragraph-1">Benzo(a)anthracene </p> <p class="flush-paragraph-1">Benzo(a)pyrene </p> <p class="flush-paragraph-1 indent-1" id="p-Appendix-J-to-Part-122(3)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy">3</span> ,4 benzofluoranthene </p> <p class="flush-paragraph-1">Benzo(ghi)perylene </p> <p class="flush-paragraph-1">Benzo(k)fluoranthene </p> <p class="flush-paragraph-1">Bis (2-chloroethoxy) methane </p> <p class="flush-paragraph-1">Bis (2-chloroethyl) ether </p> <p class="flush-paragraph-1">Bis (2-chloroisopropyl) ether </p> <p class="flush-paragraph-1">Bis (2-ethylhexyl) phthalate </p> <p class="flush-paragraph-1 indent-1" id="p-Appendix-J-to-Part-122(4)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy">4</span> -bromophenyl phenyl ether </p> <p class="flush-paragraph-1">Butyl benzyl phthalate </p> <p class="flush-paragraph-1">2-chloronaphthalene </p> <p class="flush-paragraph-1 indent-1" id="p-Appendix-J-to-Part-122(4)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy">4</span> -chlorophenyl phenyl ether </p> <p class="flush-paragraph-1">Chrysene </p> <p class="flush-paragraph-1">Di-n-butyl phthalate </p> <p class="flush-paragraph-1">Di-n-octyl phthalate </p> <p class="flush-paragraph-1">Dibenzo(a,h)anthracene </p> <p class="flush-paragraph-1 indent-1" id="p-Appendix-J-to-Part-122(1)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy">1</span> ,2-dichlorobenzene </p> <p class="flush-paragraph-1">1,3-dichlorobenzene </p> <p class="flush-paragraph-1">1,4-dichlorobenzene </p> <p class="flush-paragraph-1">3,3-dichlorobenzidine </p> <p class="flush-paragraph-1">Diethyl phthalate </p> <p class="flush-paragraph-1">Dimethyl phthalate </p> <p class="flush-paragraph-1 indent-1" id="p-Appendix-J-to-Part-122(2)"><span 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