Laws & Regulations
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2002 Mitigation Regulatory Guidance Letter (RGL) 02-2
Guidance on Compensatory Mitigation Projects for Aquatic Resource Impacts Under the Corps Regulatory Program Pursuant to Section 404 of the Clean Water Act and Section 10 of the Rivers and Harbors Act of 1899
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Final Revisions to the Clean Water Act Regulatory Definitions of "Fill Material" and "Discharge of Fill Material"
Final Corps and EPA rule reconciling their previously differing Clean Water Act section 404 regulations defining the term "fill material'' and amended their definition of "discharge of fill material.''
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Clean Water Act, Section 402: National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System
Text of the Clean Water Act concerning permits for discharging pollutants into US waters.
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How can I obtain D-Lead® test kits?
The D-Lead® test kits are available for purchase from certain distributors and retail outlets. Purchase the test kits online , email cservice@esca-tech.com , or call 414-962-3006. Question Number: 23002-16390 Find a printable PDF copy of all frequent questions pertaining to lead .
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Spruce No. 1 Surface Mine Recommended Determination
This document explains the basis for the EPA Region III recommendation to withdraw the specification of Pigeonroost Branch, Oldhouse Branch and their tributaries within Logan County, WV as a disposal site for dredged or fill material.
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Elevation Guidance - signed April 27, 1993
Request far Pernit Elevation Guidance regarding Elliott Homes.
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Ware Creek Water Supply Impoundment - James City County, Virginia (Federal Register Notice of Final Determination)
Federal register notice of final determination for the Ware Creek Water Supply Impoundment in James City County, Virginia.
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Spruce No-1 Mine Final Determination
This document explains the basis for the US EPA Clean Water Act § 404(c) Spruce No-1 Mine Final Determination
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Elevation Request Letter to Army - signed December 13, 1991
A request for review of the decision to issue a Section 404 permit (Loosahatchie RiverBig Creek-25-TD) to the Tennessee Department of Transportation for the extension of the Paul Banett Parkway near Millington, Shelby County, Tennessee.
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Compensatory Mitigation Site Protection Instrument Handbook and Fact Sheet
The site protection instrument is a written description of the legal arrangements including site ownership, management, and enforcement of any use restrictions that will be used to ensure the long-term protection of the compensatory mitigation project site
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2008 Memorandum on Revised Coordination between EPA Regional Offices and Headquarters on Clean Water Act Section 404(q) Actions
The purpose of this memorandum is to revise and streamline EPA's internal coordination procedures established in 2006 for the review of proposed Section 404(q) actions under the joint EPA/Army Memorandum of Agreement (MOA).
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Federal Enforcement for the Section 404 Program of the Clean Water Act
Memorandum of Agreement establishing the policy and procedures pursuant to which the Corps and EPA will undertake federal enforcement of the dredged and fill material permit requirements ("Section 404 program") of the Clean Water Act (CWA).
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Implementing Financial Assurance for Mitigation Project Success
The Institute for Water Resources (IWR) prepared this white paper on financial assurance for mitigation project success to provide a reference resource for Corps district staff involved with establishing and overseeing financial assurances.
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Is it true that the lead test kits that were recognized by EPA before September 1, 2010, are no longer recognized since that date?
No. The lead test kits that were recognized by EPA before September 1, 2010 did not automatically lose their recognition on September 1, 2010. As discussed in the 2008 RRP Rule, prior to September 1, 2010, manufacturers seeking recognition of their lead test kit had to meet only the negative…
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How can I obtain 3M LeadCheckTM test kits?
Answer: 3M sold the formulation and trademarks related to 3M™ LeadCheck™ Instant Lead Tests to Luxfer Magtech. EPA recognizes the Leadcheck™ test kit made and distributed by Luxfer Magtech for compliance with EPA’s RRP Rule when used by a trained professional. The Luxfer Magtech LeadCheck™ test kits are expected to…
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Economic Analysis of Toxic Substances Control Act Section 403: Lead-Based Paint Hazard Standards, December 21, 2000
Report presenting an economic analysis of final regulations setting standards for lead-based paint.
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Connecticut NPDES Permits
NPDES Permits for Connecticut
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What lead test kits are recognized by EPA?
Answer: EPA recognizes three lead test kits for use in complying with the negative response criterion of the RRP Rule. They are the Luxfer Magtech LeadCheck TM kit (for use on ferrous metal, plaster, drywall and wood), the State of Massachusetts kit (for use on drywall, plaster), and the D-Lead®…
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Public Notice: (Draft General Permit) Discharge of Dewatering and Remediation Wastewaters, State of CT
A public notice of the Draft General Permit for the Discharge of Dewatering and Remediation Wastewaters, State of CT.
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Steam Electric Power Generating Effluent Guidelines - Deadline Extensions Rule
Final rule and support documents for the Steam Electric Power Generating category (40 CFR Part 423).