Streamlining the General Pretreatment Regulations for Existing and New Sources of Pollution
other · Rule · Published 2005-10-14 · Effective 2005-11-14 · 70 FR 60134
Document
Document number
05-20001
Federal Register citation
70 FR 60134
CFR reference
40 CFR 9
Type
Rule
Action
Final rule.
Category
other
Publication date
2005-10-14
Effective date
2005-11-14
EPA docket
OW-2002-0007
Abstract
Today's final rule revises several provisions of the General Pretreatment Regulations that address requirements for, and oversight of, Industrial Users who introduce pollutants into Publicly Owned Treatment Works (POTWs). This final rule includes changes to certain program requirements to be consistent with National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) requirements for direct dischargers to surface waters. Today's action will reduce the regulatory burden on both Industrial Users and State and POTW Control Authorities without adversely affecting environmental protection and will allow Control Authorities to better focus oversight resources on Industrial Users with the greatest potential for affecting POTW operations or the environment.