| #Q001 | prohibition | unknown | mandatory | No-Discharge Zones (NDZs) for Vessel Sewage | wastewater, aquatic life, drinking water | These tables list states where the current no-discharge zones (NDZs) for vessel sewage are located. The tables also include the names of the waterbodies, the type of designation, a link to the Federal Register Notice describing the action and a clickable map. For an interactive GIS map of currently designated NDZs, visit the No-Discharge Zones Map. Where available, you can click on the state name in the table to link to state webpages related to NDZs and/or pumpout facilities. NDZ designation types include: 312(f)(3) protecting aquatic habitats where pumpout facilities are available; 312(f)(4)(A) protecting special aquatic habitats or species; and 312(f)(4)(B) protecting drinking water intake zones to protect human health. | Applies to the specific waterbodies listed in the state-by-state tables. | low |
| #Q002 | design | operational | recommended | Consideration of Local Factors in Program Development | drinking water | When developing a program, partners should account for a variety of factors such as local environmental conditions, the needs and capacity of water providers, stakeholder interests, and other site-specific factors. | Applies when developing a source water protection program | high |
| #Q003 | design | treatment | mandatory | Step 1 - Delineation of Source Water Protection Area | drinking water | Step 1 - Delineate the source water protection area (SWPA). A source water protection plan includes a delineated area that shows the area to be assessed and protected based on where the public water system draws drinking water supplies. | Required step for source water assessment and planning | high |
| #Q004 | monitoring | reporting | mandatory | Step 2 - Contaminant Source Inventory | drinking water | Step 2 – Inventory known and potential sources of contamination. A contaminant source inventory lists all documented and potential contaminant sources or activities of concern within the SWPA that may pose a threat to drinking water supplies. | Required step for source water assessment and planning | high |
| #Q005 | monitoring | treatment | mandatory | Step 3 - Susceptibility Determination | drinking water | Step 3 – Determine the susceptibility of the public water system to contaminant sources or activities within the SWPA. Determining the susceptibility of the public water system to threats included on the contaminant source inventory list is an important step for connecting the nature and severity of the threat to the likelihood of the threat contaminating source water. | Required step for source water assessment and planning | high |
| #Q006 | administrative | reporting | mandatory | Step 4 - Public Engagement | drinking water | Step 4 – Engage the public about threats identified in the assessment. Effective source water protection programs ensure that the public has the information necessary to act to prevent contamination. | Required step for source water assessment and planning | high |
| #Q007 | administrative | operational | mandatory | Step 5 - Action Plan Development | drinking water | Step 5—Develop an action plan to identify and prioritize specific implementation activities. Communities can use the information gathered from the source water assessment process to develop action plans identifying long-term management strategies for preventing contamination of sources of drinking water. | Required step for source water assessment and planning | high |
| #Q008 | treatment | treatment | mandatory | Step 6 - Protective Action Implementation | drinking water | Step 6 – Protect source of drinking water by implementing protective actions. Communities use many different source water protection practices to prevent contamination of their drinking water supplies. | Required step for source water assessment and planning | high |
| #Q009 | operational | operational | mandatory | Step 7 - Periodic Plan Evaluation and Revision | drinking water | Step 7 – Evaluate and update action plan periodically. Plans should be evaluated and, if necessary, revised in response to new information, such as changes to the watershed or source water protection area or other factors that could affect the relevance and efficacy of the plan. | Required step for source water assessment and planning | high |
| #Q010 | operational | health | mandatory | Private Well Owner Safety Responsibility | drinking water | Private well owners are responsible for delivering safe drinking water to their households. | Applies to private domestic well owners | high |
| #Q011 | operational | health | mandatory | Private Well Water Standards Compliance | drinking water | private well owners are responsible for delivering drinking water that meets public drinking water standards for chemical contaminants, micro-organisms, heavy metals, radionuclides and other qualities. | Applies to private domestic well owners | high |
| #Q012 | reporting | reporting | mandatory | Electronic Submission Requirement | wastewater | Submit your NOI, NOT or LEW through the electronic CGP submission system, the NPDES eReporting Tool or “CGP-NeT”. | Standard procedure for submitting permit forms | high |
| #Q013 | reporting | reporting | mandatory | NOI Modification Submission | wastewater | Use the CGP-NeT system to modify your NOI. | When modifications to the original Notice of Intent are required | high |
| #Q014 | operational | operational | mandatory | 14-Day Modification Review Waiting Period | wastewater | During the 14-day review process, you may continue to operate based on the information provided in your original NOI, but you must wait until the review period has ended before you can commence or continue activities on any portion of your site that would be affected by any of the above modifications, unless EPA notifies you that the authorization is delayed or denied. | Applies when modifying operator name, project name, area disturbed, receiving waters, species protection, chemical treatment, or demolition information | high |
| #Q015 | reporting | reporting | mandatory | Notice of Termination Submission | wastewater | Use the CGP-NeT system to submit a Notice of Termination (NOT) to terminate your permit coverage. | Can be submitted once the site is permanently stabilized or control has been transferred | high |
| #Q016 | reporting | reporting | mandatory | Paper Form Mailing Requirement | wastewater | Mail your signed paper form to one of the following addresses: For Regular U.S. Mail Delivery: Stormwater Notice Processing Center Mail Code 4203M ATTN: 2022 CGP U.S. EPA 1200 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW Washington, DC 20460 For Overnight/Express U.S. Mail Delivery: Stormwater Notice Processing Center William Jefferson Clinton East Building - Room 7420 ATTN: 2022 CGP U.S. EPA 1201 Constitution Avenue, NW Washington, DC 20004 | Applies only if the EPA Regional Office grants a waiver for electronic reporting | high |