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EPA Clean Water NPDES (40 CFR 122)

Establishes the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit program for regulating point source discharges of pollutants into waters of the United States. Applies to industrial, municipal, and other facilities that discharge wastewater.

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Obligations decomposed

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Regulatory details

Full title: EPA Clean Water NPDES (40 CFR 122)
Regulatory body: Environmental Protection Agency
Jurisdiction: 🇺🇸 United States
Document type: regulation
Effective date: July 1, 1983
Industry: Food Safety & Manufacturing
Official source: View source document ↗

Who this applies to

industrial dischargersmunicipal treatment plantsconstruction sitesmining operations

Key requirements

NPDES permit requirements
effluent limitations
discharge monitoring reports
stormwater management
pretreatment standards
water quality standards

Frequently asked questions about EPA CWA NPDES 40 CFR 122

What is EPA CWA NPDES 40 CFR 122?

Who does EPA CWA NPDES 40 CFR 122 apply to?

EPA CWA NPDES 40 CFR 122 applies to industrial dischargers, municipal treatment plants, construction sites, mining operations.

How many obligations does EPA CWA NPDES 40 CFR 122 contain?

AuditDSS has decomposed EPA CWA NPDES 40 CFR 122 into 1,753 atomic obligations from 39 rules. Each obligation is independently testable and risk-scored.

What are the key requirements of EPA CWA NPDES 40 CFR 122?

The key requirements include: NPDES permit requirements, effluent limitations, discharge monitoring reports, stormwater management, pretreatment standards, water quality standards.

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Which jurisdiction enforces EPA CWA NPDES 40 CFR 122?

EPA CWA NPDES 40 CFR 122 is enforced in United States by Environmental Protection Agency.

When did EPA CWA NPDES 40 CFR 122 come into effect?

EPA CWA NPDES 40 CFR 122 became effective on July 1, 1983.

What industry does EPA CWA NPDES 40 CFR 122 apply to?

EPA CWA NPDES 40 CFR 122 is primarily relevant to the Food Safety & Manufacturing industry. AuditDSS covers 61 regulations in this industry sector.

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