Water Quality Standards Regulations: Quinault Indian Nation
Presented are water quality standards in effect for Clean Water Act (CWA) purposes for this tribe.
The EPA is posting these standards as a convenience to users and has made a reasonable effort to assure their accuracy. For each document listed under "Tribal Standards in Effect for CWA Purposes", the EPA has made a reasonable effort to identify parts of the standards that are disapproved or are otherwise not in effect for CWA purposes. Additionally, please note the documents may also contain provisions that the EPA does not have the authority and duty to act on under the Clean Water Act because the provisions are not water quality standards.
Authority to Administer Standards Program
The Quinault Indian Nation was granted treatment in a manner similar to a state (TAS) on September 20, 2018.
- Press Release: EPA Approves Quinault Tribe’s Application to Implement Water Quality Standards Program (September 25, 2018)
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Cover Letter and Decision Document: Approval of the Quinault Indian Nation for TAS for CWA Sections 303(c) and 401 (pdf)
, including the following:
- Appendix A, Supporting Information
- Appendix B, Response to Comments
- Appendix C, Maps of the Quinault Indian Reservation and Waters
The EPA approved the Quinault Indian Nation’s application for TAS for Clean Water Act (CWA) Sections 303(c) Water Quality Standards (WQS) and 401 Certification programs for all waters within the boundaries of the Quinault Indian Reservation. EPA determined that the Quinault Indian Nation met the requirements of CWA Section 518(e) and 40 C.F.R. § 131.8, and therefore approved the tribe's application.
Materials from the Previous Comment Opportunity
Tribal Standards in Effect for CWA Purposes
- None at this time.
Federally Proposed or Promulgated Standards
- None at this time.