| Req ID | Category | Intent | Legal Status | Name | Subdomain(s) | Context | Conditions | Confidence |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #Q001 | administrative | unknown | mandatory | NPDES Permit Applicability | wastewater | Direct dischargers to a water body are subject to the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit program. | Applies to industrial facilities discharging wastewater directly to a water body | high |
| #Q002 | administrative | unknown | mandatory | Pretreatment Program Applicability | wastewater | Indirect dischargers to a municipal treatment plant (publicly owned treatment workspublicly owned treatment worksA treatment works, as defined by Section 212 of the CWA, that is owned by the state or municipality. This definition includes any devices and systems used in the storage, treatment, recycling, and reclamation of municipal sewage or industrial wastes of a liquid nature. It also includes sewers, pipes, and other conveyances only if they convey wastewater to a POTW treatment plant [40 CFR 403.3]. Privately-owned treatment works, Federally-owned treatment works, and other treatment plants not owned by municipalities are not considered POTWs.) fall under the Pretreatment Program. | Applies to industrial facilities discharging wastewater indirectly to a municipal treatment plant | high |
| #Q003 | corrective_action | unknown | mandatory | EPA Enforcement Actions | wastewater | When warranted, the EPA will take civil or criminal enforcement actions against violators of environmental laws. | When warranted against violators of environmental laws | high |
| #Q004 | administrative | unknown | mandatory | Direct Discharger Permit Incorporation | wastewater | The Effluent Guidelines and Standards are incorporated into NPDES permits for direct dischargers | Point source discharging to waters of the United States | high |
| #Q005 | administrative | unknown | mandatory | Indirect Discharger Control Mechanism Incorporation | wastewater | The Effluent Guidelines and Standards are incorporated into ... permits or other control mechanisms for indirect dischargers (See Pretreatment Program). | Facility discharging to a publicly owned treatment works (POTW) | high |
| #Q006 | administrative | unknown | guidance | Coverage Definition Verification | wastewater | For precise definitions of coverage, see the applicability sections in 40 CFR Part 424. | high |
No quantitative requirements.
No definitions.