Code of Maine Rules
06 - DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION
096 - DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION - GENERAL
Chapter 521 - APPLICATIONS FOR WASTE DISCHARGE LICENSES
Section 096-521-7 - Concentrated aquatic animal production facilities [see 40 CFR 122.24]
Universal Citation: 06 ME Code Rules ยง 096-521-7
Current through 2024-38, September 18, 2024
(a) Permit requirement. Concentrated aquatic animal production facilities, as defined in this section, are point sources subject to the NPDES permit program.
(b) Definition. Concentrated aquatic animal production facility means a hatchery, fish farm, or other facility which meets the criteria in appendix C, or which the Department designates under paragraph (c) of this section.
(c) Case-by-case designation of concentrated aquatic animal production facilities.
(1) The Department 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 State. In making this designation the Department
shall consider the following factors:
(i) The
location and quality of the receiving waters of the State;
(ii) The holding, feeding, and production
capacities of the facility;
(iii)
The quantity and nature of the pollutants reaching waters of the State;
and
(iv) Other relevant
factors.
(2) A permit
application shall not be required from a concentrated aquatic animal production
facility designated under this paragraph until the Department has conducted
on-site inspection of the facility and has determined that the facility should
and could be regulated under the permit program.
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