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Regulations/PolicyRegulationsPart 130 of Title 40 of the Code of Federal Regulations contains EPA's regulations currently governing Water Quality Planning and Management: PolicyWatershed-Based National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Permitting Policy - G. Tracy Mehan, III - Jan. 7, 2003 (pdf 23Kb) The Policy describes the benefits of watershed-based permitting, the implementing mechanisms for this component of the watershed approach, and how EPA will be encouraging an increase in the use of watershed-based NPDES permits. Committing EPA's Water Program to Advancing the Watershed Approach - G. Tracy Mehan, III -- Dec. 3, 2002 Guidance for Management of Section 205(j)(1) and Section 604(b) Funds During Fiscal Years 1988 - 1990 - William A. Whittington, Director, Office of Water Regulations and Standards - Aug. 18, 1987 (pdf, 481Kb) This guidance represents EPA's Office of Water's statement on the principles and procedures for the award and oversight of water quality planning grants using section 604 (b) funds. Section 205 (j) (1) of the Clean Water Act (CWA) directs states to conduct water quality planning; section 604 (b) establishes the funding authority. Actual funds are derived from State Revolving Fund appropriations under Title VI of the CWA, using a legislatively mandated formula. While the guidance is somewhat dated in terms of issuance, it details with great clarity the principles and procedures that EPA Regional offices and state water quality planning offices should use in the management and award process for water quality planning using section 604 (b) funds. The concepts, principles and procedures contained in the document are still highly relevant and meaningful to the section 604 (b) grant program. As a result, the Office of Water continues to promote regional and state use of the guidance in the management of the section 604 (b) grant program.
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