Code of Maine Rules
06 - DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION
096 - DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION - GENERAL
Chapter 524 - CRITERIA AND STANDARDS FOR WASTE DISCHARGE LICENSES
- Section 096-524-1 - References to Federal Regulations and definitions
- Sec2 096-524-2 - Criteria and Standards for Imposing Technology-Based Treatment Requirements Under Sections 301(b) and 402 of the Act [see 40 CFR 125, subpart A]
- Sec2 096-524-3 - Criteria for Issuance of Permits to Aquaculture Projects [see 40 CFR 125, Subpart B]
- Sec2 096-524-4 - Criteria and Standards for Determining Fundamentally Different Factors Under Sections 301(b)(1)(A), 301(b)(2) (A) and (E) of the Clean Water Act [see 40 CFR 125, Subpart D]
- Sec2 096-524-5 - Criteria for Determining Alternative Effluent Limitations Under Section 316(a) of the Clean Water Act [see 40 CFR 125, Subpart H]
- Sec2 096-524-6 - Criteria and Standards for Best Management Practices Authorized Under Section 304(e) of the Clean Water Act [see 40 CFR 125, Subpart K]
SUMMARY: This rule contains criteria and standards for waste discharge licenses (or "permits") issued by the Department. These include implementation of technology-based treatment requirements for all discharges. Also included are criteria for consideration of aquaculture projects, fundamentally different factors, and certain variances and best management practices. The content of this rule is largely taken from federal regulations, and most references and terms are in the context of the Code of Federal Regulations. To aid the reader, a citation to the appropriate federal regulation is shown in each section of this rule.
AUTHORITY: 38 MRSA §§341-D and 414-A
APA EFFECTIVE DATE: April 5, 1999
