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Procedures for Agency Response to Clean Water Act (CWA) Citizen Suit Activity, June 15, 1988

Sets out general procedures for responding to, and monitoring citizen enforcement suits under Section 505 of the Clean Water Act (CWA). Issued June 15, 1988.

  • Procedures for Agency Response to Clean Water Act Citizen Suit Activity, June 15, 1988 (pdf) (715.06 KB)
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