| Req ID | Category | Intent | Legal Status | Name | Subdomain(s) | Context | Conditions | Confidence |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #Q001 | administrative | unknown | guidance | Non-contact cooling water permitting | wastewater | Non-contact cooling water (water that does not contact either the plastic product or equipment surfaces that have contacted the plastic product) is not covered by the regulation, but may be addressed in individual permits on a case-by-case basis. | Case-by-case basis in individual permits | medium |
| #Q002 | administrative | unknown | mandatory | Exemptions from PM&F regulation | wastewater | The PM&F regulation does not apply to the following: wastewater generated during the reticulation of polyurethane foam; processes used to produce regenerated cellulose; molding and forming operations that process regenerated cellulose. | medium | |
| #Q003 | administrative | unknown | mandatory | Coating onto formed metal substrate applicability | wastewater | However, the PM&F regulation applies only to the coating process; the prior forming operations are subject to the specific metal forming regulation. | Coating of plastic material onto a formed metal substrate | medium |
| #Q004 | administrative | unknown | mandatory | Off-site shipment intermediate plastics applicability | wastewater | Plastics molding and forming processes used by plastic resin manufacturers to process crude intermediate plastic materials for shipment off-site are excluded from the PM&F regulation and are regulated under the Organic Chemicals, Plastics and Synthetic Fibers category (OCPSF ; 40 CFR Part 414). | Plastic resin manufacturers processing crude intermediate plastic materials for shipment off-site | medium |
| #Q005 | administrative | unknown | mandatory | On-site further processed plastics applicability | wastewater | Plastics molding and forming processes used by plastic resin manufacturers to process crude intermediate plastic materials, which are then further processed on-site into intermediate or final plastic products by molding and forming, are controlled by the PM&F regulation. | Plastic resin manufacturers processing crude intermediate plastic materials further processed on-site | medium |
| #Q006 | operational | operational | mandatory | CCMP development and implementation | aquatic life, other | Each NEP develops and implements a long-term plan (referred to as a Comprehensive Conservation and Management Plan (CCMP)) based on local priorities to guide their efforts. | high | |
| #Q007 | operational | operational | mandatory | Community involvement in decision-making | aquatic life, other | The NEPs involve community members in the decision-making process. | high | |
| #Q008 | operational | operational | mandatory | Management Conference tailoring of CCMP | aquatic life, other | each MC ensures that the CCMP is uniquely tailored to the local environmental conditions and is based on local input, thereby supporting local priorities. | high | |
| #Q009 | administrative | reporting | mandatory | Governor nomination submission | aquatic life, other | state governors in which the estuary and its watershed are located submit the nomination to the EPA Administrator. | high | |
| #Q010 | administrative | operational | mandatory | Nomination resource commitment | aquatic life, other | committing resources to support a program, if selected, with long-term matching funds and other resources; | Critical element of the nomination package | high |
| #Q011 | administrative | operational | mandatory | Nomination lead entity identification | aquatic life, other | identifying a lead entity to manage the program; | Critical element of the nomination package | high |
| #Q012 | administrative | operational | mandatory | Demonstration of partner support | aquatic life, other | demonstrating strong state and local long-term support from a wide range of partners and stakeholders; | Critical element of the nomination package | high |
| #Q013 | administrative | operational | mandatory | CCMP engagement commitment | aquatic life, other | engaging in the development and implementation of an EPA approved Comprehensive Conservation and Management Plan (CCMP). | Critical element of the nomination package | high |
| #Q014 | operational | operational | mandatory | Management Conference establishment | other | Each NEP has a Management Conference (MC) that consists of diverse stakeholders and uses a collaborative, consensus-building approach to implement the CCMP. | high | |
| #Q015 | administrative | unknown | mandatory | Nomination environmental need demonstration | aquatic life, other | demonstrating significant environmental need to protect and restore the nominated estuary; | Critical element of the nomination package | high |
| #Q016 | administrative | unknown | mandatory | Commitment to CWA Section 320 compliance | aquatic life, other | committing to fully develop a National Estuary Program consistent with Section 320 of the Clean Water Act; | Critical element of the nomination package | high |
| #Q017 | administrative | reporting | mandatory | NPDES permit incorporation | wastewater | The Effluent Guidelines and Standards are incorporated into NPDES permits. | high | |
| #Q018 | administrative | unknown | mandatory | Direct Discharger Applicability | wastewater | The regulation covers direct discharger facilities. | Facilities discharging pollutants to waters of the United States | high |
| #Q019 | administrative | reporting | mandatory | NPDES Permit Incorporation | wastewater | The Textile Mills Effluent Guidelines are incorporated into NPDES permits. | high | |
| #Q020 | administrative | unknown | mandatory | Regulatory Coverage Verification | wastewater | For precise definitions of coverage, see the applicability sections in 40 CFR Part 410. | Used to define Textile Mills category coverage | high |
| #Q021 | administrative | operational | guidance | Official Website Security Practice | other | Share sensitive information only on official, secure websites. | When interacting with .gov websites | high |
| #Q022 | administrative | reporting | mandatory | NPDES and Pretreatment Permit Incorporation | wastewater | The Effluent Guidelines and Standards are incorporated into NPDES permits for direct dischargers, and permits or other control mechanisms for indirect dischargers. | high | |
| #Q023 | prohibition | treatment | mandatory | Subcategory Zero Discharge Requirements | wastewater | Portions of 15 subcategories are subject to zero discharge requirements. | Specific to 15 subcategories as defined in 40 CFR Part 429 | high |
| #Q024 | administrative | reporting | mandatory | Coverage Definition Verification | wastewater | For precise definitions of coverage, see the applicability sections in 40 CFR Part 429. | When determining regulatory coverage for timber products processing | high |
| #Q025 | administrative | unknown | mandatory | NAICS Coverage Interpretation Rule | wastewater | The NAICS listing is provided as a guide and does not define the coverage of the Timber Products Processing category. | When determining regulatory coverage of the Timber Products Processing Effluent Guidelines | high |
No quantitative requirements.
| Req ID | Category | Name | Context | Confidence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #D001 | primary drinking water regulation | means a regulation which-(A) applies to public water systems; (B) specifies contaminants which, in the judgment of the Administrator, may have any adverse effect on the health of persons; (C) specifies for each such contaminant either-(i) a maximum contaminant level, if, in the judgment of the Administrator, it is economically and technologically feasible to ascertain the level of such contaminant in water in public water systems, or (ii) if, in the judgment of the Administrator, it is not economically or technologically feasible to so ascertain the level of such contaminant, each treatment technique known to the Administrator which leads to a reduction in the level of such contaminant sufficient to satisfy the requirements of section 300g-1 of this title; and (D) contains criteria and procedures to assure a supply of drinking water which dependably complies with such maximum contaminant levels; including accepted methods for quality control and testing procedures to insure compliance with such levels and to insure proper operation and maintenance of the system, and requirements as to (i) the minimum quality of water which may be taken into the system and (ii) siting for new facilities for public water systems. At any time after promulgation of a regulation referred to in this paragraph, the Administrator may add equally effective quality control and testing procedures by guidance published in the Federal Register. Such procedures shall be treated as an alternative for public water systems to the quality control and testing procedures listed in the regulation. | high | |
| #D002 | secondary drinking water regulation | means a regulation which applies to public water systems and which specifies the maximum contaminant levels which, in the judgment of the Administrator, are requisite to protect the public welfare. Such regulations may apply to any contaminant in drinking water (A) which may adversely affect the odor or appearance of such water and consequently may cause a substantial number of the persons served by the public water system providing such water to discontinue its use, or (B) which may otherwise adversely affect the public welfare. Such regulations may vary according to geographic and other circumstances. | high | |
| #D003 | maximum contaminant level | means the maximum permissible level of a contaminant in water which is delivered to any user of a public water system. | high | |
| #D004 | public water system | means a system for the provision to the public of water for human consumption through pipes or other constructed conveyances, if such system has at least fifteen service connections or regularly serves at least twenty-five individuals. Such term includes (i) any collection, treatment, storage, and distribution facilities under control of the operator of such system and used primarily in connection with such system, and (ii) any collection or pretreatment storage facilities not under such control which are used primarily in connection with such system. | high | |
| #D005 | supplier of water | means any person who owns or operates a public water system. | high | |
| #D006 | contaminant | means any physical, chemical, biological, or radiological substance or matter in water. | high | |
| #D007 | Administrator | means the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency. | high | |
| #D008 | Agency | means the Environmental Protection Agency. | high | |
| #D009 | Council | means the National Drinking Water Advisory Council established under section 300j-5 of this title. | high | |
| #D010 | municipality | means a city, town, or other public body created by or pursuant to State law, or an Indian Tribe. | high | |
| #D011 | Federal agency | means any department, agency, or instrumentality of the United States. | high | |
| #D012 | person | means an individual, corporation, company, association, partnership, State, municipality, or Federal agency (and includes officers, employees, and agents of any corporation, company, association, State, municipality, or Federal agency). | high | |
| #D013 | State | includes, in addition to the several States, only the District of Columbia, Guam, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, the Northern Mariana Islands, the Virgin Islands, American Samoa, and the Trust Territory of the Pacific Islands. For purposes of section 300j-12 of this title, the term "State" means each of the 50 States, the District of Columbia, and the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico. | high | |
| #D014 | Indian Tribe | means any Indian tribe having a Federally recognized governing body carrying out substantial governmental duties and powers over any area. For purposes of sections 300j-12, 300j-19a, and 300j-19b of this title, the term includes any Native village (as defined in section 1602(c) of title 43). | high | |
| #D015 | community water system | means a public water system that-(A) serves at least 15 service connections used by year-round residents of the area served by the system; or (B) regularly serves at least 25 year-round residents. | high | |
| #D016 | noncommunity water system | means a public water system that is not a community water system. | high | |
| #D017 | public water system | means a system for the provision to the public of water for human consumption through pipes or other constructed conveyances, if such system has at least fifteen service connections or regularly serves at least twenty-five individuals. Such term includes (i) any collection, treatment, storage, and distribution facilities under control of the operator of such system and used primarily in connection with such system, and (ii) any collection or pretreatment storage facilities not under such control which are used primarily in connection with such system. (B) Connections.—(i) In general.—For purposes of subparagraph (A), a connection to a system that delivers water by a constructed conveyance other than a pipe shall not be considered a connection, if—(I) the water is used exclusively for purposes other than residential uses (consisting of drinking, bathing, and cooking, or other similar uses); (II) the Administrator or the State (in the case of a State exercising primary enforcement responsibility for public water systems) determines that alternative water to achieve the equivalent level of public health protection provided by the applicable national primary drinking water regulation is provided for residential or similar uses for drinking and cooking; or (III) the Administrator or the State (in the case of a State exercising primary enforcement responsibility for public water systems) determines that the water provided for residential or similar uses for drinking, cooking, and bathing is centrally treated or treated at the point of entry by the provider, a pass-through entity, or the user to achieve the equivalent level of protection provided by the applicable national primary drinking water regulations. (ii) Irrigation districts.—An irrigation district in existence prior to May 18, 1994, that provides primarily agricultural service through a piped water system with only incidental residential or similar use shall not be considered to be a public water system if the system or the residential or similar users of the system comply with subclause (II) or (III) of clause (i). (C) Transition period.—A water supplier that would be a public water system only as a result of modifications made to this paragraph by the Safe Drinking Water Act Amendments of 1996 shall not be considered a public water system for purposes of the Act until the date that is two years after August 6, 1996. If a water supplier does not serve 15 service connections (as defined in subparagraphs (A) and (B)) or 25 people at any time after the conclusion of the 2-year period, the water supplier shall not be considered a public water system. | high | |
| #D018 | residential uses | consisting of drinking, bathing, and cooking, or other similar uses | high | |
| #D019 | direct dischargers | A point source that discharges pollutants to waters of the United States, such as streams, lakes, or oceans. | high | |
| #D020 | plastics molding and forming (PM &F) | a large and diversified industry that uses plastic materials to produce a wide variety of consumer and industrial products. | high | |
| #D021 | Process water | is used in PM&F plants to cool or heat the plastic products; to clean the surfaces of both the plastic products and the equipment used to produce those products; and to finish plastic products. | high | |
| #D022 | Non-contact cooling water | water that does not contact either the plastic product or equipment surfaces that have contacted the plastic product | high | |
| #D023 | BOD5 | Biochemical oxygen demand | high | |
| #D024 | TSS | Total suspended solids | high | |
| #D025 | OCPSF | Organic Chemicals, Plastics and Synthetic Fibers | high | |
| #D026 | NAICS | North American Industrial Classification System | high |