Clean Water Act Hazardous Substance Facility Response Plans

Certain facilities are required to plan for worst case discharges of hazardous substances under the Clean Water Act. A worst case discharge is the largest foreseeable discharge in adverse weather conditions, including extreme weather conditions due to climate change.

• About CWA Hazardous Substance FRPs

  

  Learn about the final rule and how it helps facilities prepare for worst-case discharges of hazardous substances.

  View the final rule

• Applicability

  

  The planning requirements apply to facilities that could reasonably be expected to cause substantial harm to the environment, based on their location.

  Explore applicability criteria