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1.-

Can and should pollutant trading be conducted in a watershed impaired by pollution before a TMDL is in place?

2.-

Does EPA support watershed-based pollutant trading?
3.-

Does watershed-based pollutant trading require a change or variance in current rules?
4.-

Exactly what is a total maximum daily load (TMDL)?
5.-

For watershed-based pollutant trading for phosphorous, do we need water quality-based standards for phosphorous?

6.-

How does a state establish a water quality trading program as an option to deal with pollutants contributing to the total maximum daily load (TMDL) of a given watershed, and how does such a program function?
7.-

How does watershed-based trading relate to anti-backsliding and anti-degradation?

8.-

How is a pollutant trade written into a permit?

9.-

What are the steps followed to implement the total maximum daily load (TMDL) process?
10.-

What is a TMDL?

11.-

What is a total maximum daily load (TMDL) program?
12.-

What is a total maximum daily load (TMDL) study?
13.-

What is the EPA framework for development, submission and approval of watershed-based pollutant trades? Does EPA support watershed-based trading?
14.-

What waivers are available for Storm Water Phase II construction activity?

15.-

What water quality parameters can prospective watershed-based pollutant traders consider?
16.-

When was the total maximum daily load (TMDL) process initiated?
17.-

When will states, territories and authorized tribes be required to implement a Total Maximum Daily Load (TMDL) program?
18.-

Why is watershed-based pollutant trading being considered now?

19.-

Will the U.S. implement more detailed watershed-based programs in the future to prevent further degradation of our water sources?

 


 

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