Laws & Regulations

NPDES Permit for U.S. Department of the Interior, Bureau of Land Management, Park Center Well in Colorado

Under NPDES permit number CO0035017, the U.S. Department of Interior – Bureau of Land Management is authorized to discharge from its Park Center Well in Fremont County, Colorado, to Fourmile Creek.

What About Taking of Private Property relating to Wetland Regulations?

When does a government action affecting private property amount to a "taking," and what are the takings implications of wetland regulation?

Mitigation Banks under CWA Section 404

A mitigation bank is an aquatic resource area that has been restored, established, enhanced, or preserved for the purpose of providing compensation for unavoidable impacts to aquatic resources permitted under Section 404

Federal Roles and Responsibilities: Compensatory Mitigation Decisions

What are the federal agencies roles and responsibilities under the compensatory mitigation rule.

Final Revisions to the Clean Water Act Regulatory Definitions of "Fill Material" and "Discharge of Fill" Material

Elevation Notification to Army Corps of Engineers Regarding DELTA under CWA Section 404 (Signed December 22, 1993)

A letter and the initiation of the procedure in response to the correspondence received on December 13, 1993.

Federal Inter-Agency Agreement for Coal Mining Permitting, Compliance and Enforcement in Tennessee under CWA Section 404 and Other Federal Statutes

TN Interagency workgroup convened to improve communication and Coordination, identify permit requirements, implement concurrent reviews, reduce permit revisions; and develop coordinated JD/Pre-App process

Army Corps of Engineers Proposal to Issue and Modify Nationwide Permits - Federal Register Notice (Part 3)

A copy of the Corps proposal to issue and modify the Nationwide Permit program, published in the Federal Register on July 21, 1999. (Part 3)

Army Corps of Engineers Proposal to Reissue and Modify Nationwide Permits under CWA Section 404 (2001)

The Corps of Engineers published the proposal to reissue and modify Nationwide Permits (NWP) in the Federal Register on August 9, 2001.

Responsibilities of Federal Agencies to Protect Migratory Birds

EO 13186 directs executive departments and agencies to take certain actions to further implement the Migratory Bird Treaty Act

Army Corps of Engineers Proposal to Issue and Modify Nationwide Permits (Federal Register Notice - Part 2)

A copy of the Corps proposal to issue and modify the Nationwide Permit program, published in the Federal Register on July 21, 1999. (Part 2)

Army Corps of Engineers Final Notice of Nationwide Permit Reissuance under CWA Section 404 (2007)

The Corps of Engineers March 12, 2007 final notice on the reissuance of existing Nationwide Permits, General Conditions, and definitions with modifications, with 6 new permits.

National Association of Clean Water Agencies v. Environmental Protection Agency No. 11-1131

On August 20, 2013, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit remanded portions of the March 21, 2011, Sewage Sludge Incinerators (SSI) New Source Performance Standards (NSPS) and Emission Guidelines (EG) rules.

Summary of Regulations Controlling Air Emission from Sewage Sludge Incinerators Brochure: Standards of Performance to New Stationary Sources and Emission Guidelines for Existing Sources Final Rule (40 CFR Part 60, Subpart LLLL and MMMM)

This March 2011 brochure summarizes the New Source Performance Standards (NSPS) and Emission Guidelines (EG) requirements for sewage sludge incineration units.

Managing Used Oil: Answers to Frequent Questions for Businesses

Information for businesses such as service stations, fleet maintenance facilities, and "quick lube" shops that generate and handle used oil. Includes regulatory requirements for storing oil, preventing and managing spills and leaks, and record keeping.

True Minor NSR Permit: Table Rock Minerals, LLC - Gilsonite Mine

This page contains documents relevant to the true minor NSR permi for the Table Rock Minerals, LLC, Gilsonite Mine, located on the Uintah and Ouray Indian Reservation.

Applicability Flowchart for Hospital/Medical/Infectious Waste Incinerators (HIMWI) Amended October 6, 2009

This October 2009 document contains a diagram that that are intended to assist you in determining whether you own or operate any equipment that is subject to the Hospital/Medical/Infectious Waste Incinerators (HIMWI) regulations.

Summary of Amended Regulation Controlling Emissions from Existing Hospital, Medical, and Infectious Waste Incinerators (HIMWI)

This September 2010 brochure summarizes the 2009 Emission Guidelines (EG) requirements for hospital/medical/infectious waste incinerators (HIMWI).

PRN 94-1: Withdrawal of PR Notice 91-8

EPA withdrew PR Notice 91-8, entitled "Revised Policy To Provide Applicants Other Than Basic Manufacturers An Opportunity To Submit Generic Data and Receive Data Compensation For It."

Questions and Answers Regarding the 1997 State Plan Requirements for Hospital, Medical, and Infectious Waste Incinerators (HMIWI)

This November 1997 document contains questions and answers on the state plan requirements for HMIWI regulations. The questions cover topics such as re-opening existing sources, timelines for submission, consequences for failure to submit, and more.