ADMINISTRATIVE INDEX FOR

**PROPOSED RULE**

**WATER QUALITY STANDARDS FOR COASTAL AND GREAT LAKES RECREATION
WATERS**

**40 CFR Part 131**

# I. EPA PROPOSED RULE AND PREAMBLE

1.  Environmental Protection Agency Proposed Rule and Preamble: Water
    Quality Standards for Coastal and Great Lakes Recreation Waters, 40
    CFR Part 131.

> (OW-2004-0010-0001)[^1]

# II. GENERAL BACKGROUND

A.  General References

> 2\. Advanced Notice of Proposed Rulemaking 63 FR 36,742. July 7,
>
> 1998\.
>
> (OW-2004-0010-0078)

3.  National Beach Guidance and Required Performance Criteria for Grants
    \[EPA-823-B-02-004\]. 2002.

> (OW-2004-0010-0008)

4.  Technical Support Document for Water Quality-based Toxics Control
    \[EPA 505-2-90-001\]. 1991.

> (OW-2004-0010-0010)

5.  U.S. EPA NPDES Permit Writers Manual \[EPA 833-8-90-003\]. 1996.

> (OW-2004-0010-0009)

6.  Water Quality Standards Handbook: Second Edition \[EPA
    823-B-94-005a\]. 1994.

> (OW-2004-0010-0011)

B.  Statutory and Regulatory Background

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8.  Beaches Environmental Assessment and Coastal Health (BEACH) Act
    of 2000. Public Law 106-284. Oct. 10, 2000.

> (OW-2004-0010-0006)

9.  BEACH Act Legislative History House of Representatives. 1999.

> (OW-2004-0010-0056)

10. BEACH Act Legislative History Senate. 2000.

> (OW-2004-0010-0057)

## III. PROPOSED CRITERIA FOR PATHOGEN INDICATORS

A.  EPA Technical References

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11. Ambient Water Quality Criteria for Bacteria, 1986 \[EPA
    440/5-84-002\]. 1986.

> (OW-2004-0010-0003)

12. External Peer Review of EPA Analysis of Epidemiological Data From
    EPA Bacteriological Studies. 2004.

> (OW-2004-001013)

13. Health Effects Criteria for Fresh Recreational Waters \[EPA
    600/1-84-004\]. 1984.

> (OW-2004-0010-0004)

14. Health Effects Criteria for Marine Recreational Waters \[EPA
    600/1-80-431\]. 1983.

> (OW-2004-0010-0005)

15. Implementation Guidance for Ambient Water Quality Criteria for
    Bacteria (May 2002 Draft) \[EPA-823-B-02-003\]. 2002.

> (OW-2004-0010-0007)

16. Procedure for Developing Compliance Rules for Water Quality
    Protection Using Bacterial Indicators. Goldberg, Miriam L.,
    Staticstics Section, Office of Analysis and Evaluation, Office of
    Water, Regulation and Standards, USEPA. 1986.

> (OW-2004-0010-133)

B.  Other Technical References

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17. Archibald, Frederick. The Presence of Coliform Bacteria in Canadian
    Pulp and Paper Mill Water Systems- a Cause for Concern? Water Qual.
    Res. J. Canada 35 (2000) 1-22.

> (OW-2004-0010-0137)

18. Barwick, Rachel S., et al. Centers for Disease Control. CDC
    Surveillance Summaries: Surveillance for Waterborne Disease

> Outbreaks\--United States, 1997-1998. Report, Morbidity and Mortality
> Weekly Report, Volume 49, No. SS-4. 2000.
>
> (OW-2004-0010-0019)

19. Casman, Elizabeth A. Chemical and Microbiological Consequences of
    Anaerobic Digestion of Livestock Manure, a Literature Review.
    Interstate Commission on the Potomac River Basin. ICPRB Report
    #96-6. 1996.

> (OW-2004-0010-0152)

20. Colorado Health Site. Accessed 30 June 2004.

> <http://www.coloradohealthsite.org/CHNReports/alcohol_heart(1).html>.
> The Effects of Moderate Alcohol Consumption on Mortality After Heart
> Attack. 1995.
>
> (OW-2004-0010-0138)

21. Dufour, A.P., Victor J. Cabelli. Characteristics of Klebsiella from
    Textile Finishing Plant Effluents. Journal WPCF, 48 (1978) 872 --
    879.

> (OW-2004-0010-0136)

22. Gibson, C.J. III, C.N. Haas and J.B. Rosel. Risk Assessment of
    Waterborne Protozoa: Current Status and Future Trends. Parasitology
    117 (1998): 8205 - 8212.

> (OW-2004-0010-0135)

23. Kramer, Michael H., et al. Centers for Disease Control. CDC
    Surveillance Summaries: Surveillance for Waterborne Disease

> Outbreaks\--United States, 1993-1994. Report, Morbidity and Mortality
> Weekly Report, Volume 45, No. SS-1. 1996.
>
> (OW-2004-0010-0017)

24. Lee, Sherline H., et al., Centers for Disease Control. CDC
    Surveillance Summaries: Surveillance for Waterborne Disease

> Outbreaks\--United States, 1999-2000. Report, Morbidity and Mortality
> Weekly Report, Volume 51, No. SS-8. 2002.
>
> (OW-2004-0010-0020)

25. Levy, Deborah A., et al. Centers for Disease Control. CDC
    Surveillance Summaries: Surveillance for Waterborne Disease

> Outbreaks\--United States, 1995-1996. Report, Morbidity and Mortality
> Weekly Report, Volume 47, No. SS-5. 1998.
>
> (OW-2004-0010-0018)

26. Moore, Anne C., et al. Centers for Disease Control. Surveillance for
    Waterborne Disease Outbreaks\--United States, 1991-

> 1992\. Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report, Volume 42, No. SS -5.
> 1993.
>
> (OW-2004-0010-0016)

27. National Weather Service. Accessed 30 June 2004.
    <http://www.crh.noaa.gov/lot/webpage/beaufort/>. The Beaufort Wind
    Scale or Who Put Wind Speeds in the Admiral\'s (Admiral) Force
    Scale?

> (OW-2004-0010-0139)

28. O'Conner, Dennis J. Report of the Walkerton Inquiry: The Events of
    May 2000 and Related Issues. Ontario Ministry of the Attorney
    General. 2002.

> (OW-2004-0010-0108)

29. Olsen, Sonja J., et al. A Waterborne Outbreak of Escherichia coli
    O157:H7 Infections and Hemolytic Uremic Syndrome: Implications for
    Rural Water Systems. Emerging Infectious Diseases 8.4 (2002):
    370 - 375. Presented at the 36th Annual Meeting of the Infectious
    Disease Society of America, Denver, CO, November 1998 (Abstract
    #782).

> (OW-2004-0010-0012)

30. United States Department of Agriculture, Animal and Plant Health

> Inspection Service, Veterinary Services. Cryptosporidium Parvum
> Outbreak 1993.
>
> (OW-2004-0010-0014)

31. Walpole, Ronald E. and Raymond H. Myers. Probability and Statistics
    for Engineers and Scientists. Macmillan Publishing Company. 1989.

> (OW-2004-0010-0134)

32. Wxrisk.com. <http://www.wxrisk.com/Pages/glossary_geography.htm>.
    Accessed 30 June 2004. Need a Geography Lesson? What Constitutes
    Moderate, Significant, and Major Events?

> (OW-2004-0010-0140)

# IV. STATE AND TERRITORIAL STANDARDS

A.  Alabama

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33. Alabama Water Quality Standards

> (OW-2004-0010-0058)

34. Letter to James W. Warr, Alabama Department of Environmental
    Management, from Benjamin H. Grumbles, Assistant Administrator for
    Water, USEPA, re: Reminder of current deadline for compliance with
    the USEPA BEACH Act. April 19, 2004.

> (OW-2004-0010-0021)

B.  Alaska

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35. Alaska Water Quality Standards

> (OW-2004-0010-0060)

36. Letter to Ernesta Ballard, Commissioner, Alaska Department of
    Environmental Conservation, from Benjamin H. Grumbles, Acting
    Assistant Administrator for Water, USEPA, re: Reminder of current
    deadline for compliance with the USEPA BEACH Act. April 19, 2004.

> (OW-2004-0010-0022)

37. Letter to Benjamin H. Grumbles, Acting Assistant Administrator,
    USEPA/OW, from Ernesta Ballard, Commissioner, State of Alaska,
    Department of Environmental Conservation, re: Bacteria Criteria
    Adoption under the BEACH Act. April 28, 2004.

> (OW-2004-0010-0121)

C.  American Samoa

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38. American Samoa Water Quality Standards

> (OW-2004-0010-0061---OW-2004-0010-0062)

39. Letter to Peter Peshut, Acting Director, American Samoa EPA, from
    Benjamin H. Grumbles, Acting Assistant Administrator for Water,
    USEPA, re: commending American Samoa efforts in protecting human
    health at the beaches as stated in the USEPA BEACH Act. April 19,
    2004.

> (OW-2004-0010-0023)

D.  California

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40. California Water Quality Standards

> (OW-2004-0010-0064---OW-2004-0010-0071)

41. Letter to Terry Tamminen, Secretary, California Environmental
    Protection Agency, from Benjamin H. Grumbles, Assistant
    Administrator for Water, USEPA, re: Reminder of current deadline for
    compliance with the USEPA BEACH Act. April 19, 2004.

> (OW-2004-0010-0024)

E.  Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands

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42. Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands Water Quality Standards

> (OW-2004-0010-0072)

43. Letter to John L. Castro, Director, Division of Environmental
    Quality, Commonwealth of the Northern Marianas, from Benjamin H.
    Grumbles, Assistant Administrator for Water, USEPA, re: reminder of
    current deadline for compliance with the USEPA BEACH Act. April 19,
    2004.

> (OW-2004-0010-0043)

F.  Connecticut

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44. Connecticut Water Quality Standards

> (OW-2004-0010-0063)

45. Letter to Arthur Rocque, Jr., Commissioner, Connecticut Department
    of Environmental Protection, from Benjamin H. Grumbles, Acting
    Assistant Administrator, USEPA, re: Commending your efforts in
    protecting human health at the beaches in your state. April 19,
    2004.

> (OW-2004-0010-0025)

G.  Delaware

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46. Delaware Water Quality Standards

> (OW-2004-0010-0073)

47. Letter to the Honorable John A. Hughes, Secretary, Delaware
    Department of Natural Resources & Environmental Control, from
    Benjamin H. Grumbles, Acting Assistant Administrator for Water,
    USEPA, re: Commending the efforts of the state in protecting human
    health at the beaches in your state. April 19, 2004.

> (OW-2004-0010-0026)

H.  Florida

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48. Florida Water Quality Standards

> (OW-2004-0010-0074---OW-2004-0010-0075)

49. Letter to Colleen Castille, Secretary, Florida Department of
    Environmental Protection, from Benjamin H. Grumbles, Assistant
    Administrator for Water, USEPA, re: reminder of current deadline for
    compliance with the USEPA BEACH Act. April 19, 2004.

> (OW-2004-0010-0027)

50. Letter to Benjamin H. Grumbles, Assistant Administrator for Water,
    USEPA, from Allan Bedwell, Deputy Secretary, Florida Department of
    Environmental Protection, re: concerns about promulgation of water
    quality criteria for pathogen indicators. May 28, 2004.

> (OW-2004-0010-0122)

I.  Georgia

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51. Georgia Water Quality Standards

> (OW-2004-0010-0076)

52. Letter to Dr. Carol Couch, Director, Environmental Protection
    Division, Georgia Department of Natural Resources, from Benjamin H.
    Grumbles, Assistant Administrator for Water, USEPA, re: reminder of
    current deadline for compliance with the USEPA BEACH Act. April 19,
    2004.

> (OW-2004-0010-0028)

J.  Guam

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53. Guam Water Quality Standards

> (OW-2004-0010-120)

54. Letter to Fred M. Castro, Administrator, Guam Environmental
    Protection Agency, from Benjamin H. Grumbles, Acting Assistant
    Administrator, USEPA/OW, re: USEPA commends you for your efforts in
    protecting human health at the beaches in your territory. April 19,
    2004.

> (OW-2004-0010-0029)

K.  Hawaii

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55. Hawaii Water Quality Standards

> (OW-2004-0010-0077)

56. Letter to Larry Lau, Deputy Director for Environmental Health,
    Hawaii Department of Health, from Benjamin H. Grumbles, Assistant
    Administrator for Water, USEPA, re: Reminder of current deadline for
    compliance with the USEPA BEACH Act. April 19, 2004.

> (OW-2004-0010-0030)

L.  Illinois

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57. Illinois Water Quality Standards

> (OW-2004-0010-0079---OW-2004-0010-0081)

58. Letter to Renee Cipriano, Director, Illinois Environmental
    Protection Agency, from Benjamin H. Grumbles, Acting Administrator
    for Water, USEPA, re: reminder of current deadline for compliance
    with the USEPA BEACH Act. April 19, 2004.

> (OW-2004-0010-0031)\\

59. Letter to JoLynn Traub, USEPA Region 5, from Marcia T. Willhite,
    Chief, Bureau of Water, Illinois Environmental Protection Agency,
    re: modifying Illinois\' (Illinois) current water quality standards
    to current federal standards. March 23, 2004.

> (OW-2004-0010-0123)

60. Letter to Benjamin H. Grumbles, Assistant Administrator for Water,
    USEPA, from Renee Cipriana, Director, Illinois Environmental
    Protection Agency, re: intent to promulgate bacterial water quality
    standards for Lake Michigan. May 21, 2004.

> (OW-2004-0010-0124)

M.  Indiana

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61. Indiana Water Quality Standards

> (OW-2004-0010-0082)

62. Letter to Lori F. Kaplan, Commissioner, Indiana Department of
    Environmental Management, from Benjamin H. Grumbles, Acting
    Assistant Administrator for Water, USEPA, re: USEPA commends your
    efforts in protecting human health at the beaches in your state.
    April 19, 2004.

> (OW-2004-0010-0032)

N.  Louisiana

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63. Louisiana Water Quality Standards

> (OW-2004-0010-0083)

64. Letter to Mike D. McDaniel, Secretary, Louisiana Department of
    Environmental Quality, from Benjamin H. Grumbles, Acting Assistant
    Administrator for Water, USEPA, re: reminder of current deadline for
    compliance with the USEPA BEACH Act. April 19, 2004.

> (OW-2004-0010-0033)

O.  Maine

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65. Maine Water Quality Standards

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66. Letter to Dawn R. Gallagher, Commissioner, Maine Department of
    Environmental Protection, from Benjamin H. Grumbles, Acting
    Assistant Administrator, USEPA/OW, re: USEPA commends you for your
    efforts in protecting human health at the beaches in your state.
    April 19, 2004.

> (OW-2004-0010-0034)

P.  Maryland

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67. Maryland Water Quality Standards

> (OW-2004-0010-0143)

68. Letter to Dr. Kendl P. Philbreck, Secretary, Maryland Department of
    Environment, from Benjamin H. Grumbles, Assistant Administrator for
    Water, USEPA, re: reminder of current deadline for compliance with
    the USEPA BEACH Act. April 19, 2004.

> (OW-2004-0010-0035)

69. Letter to Benjamin H. Grumbles, Assistant Administrator for Water,
    USEPA, from Kendl P. Philbrick, Secretary, Maryland Department of
    the Environment, re: discussion of Maryland\'s (Maryland) draft
    beach regulation. May 10, 2004.

> (OW-2004-0010-0127)

70. Letter to James Pendergast, Chief, Health Protection & Modeling
    Branch, USEPA, from Richard A. Eskin, Ph.D., Director, Technical and
    Regulatory Services Administration, Maryland Department of The
    Environment, re: discussion on the state of Maryland proposed water
    quality regulations that are in the final stages of promulgation.
    June 4, 2004.

> (OW-2004-0010-0126)

71. Letter to James Pendergast, Chief, Health Protection & Modeling
    Branch, USEPA, from Richard A. Eskin, Maryland Department of the
    Environment, re: new and revised water quality regulations for the
    State of Maryland. June 23, 2004.

> (OW-20040-0010-0125)

Q.  Massachusetts

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72. Massachusetts Water Quality Standards

> (OW-2004-0010-0089)

73. Letter to Robert W. Golledge, Jr., Commissioner, Massachusetts
    Department of Environmental Protection, from Benjamin H. Grumbles,
    Assistant Administrator for Water, USEPA, re: reminder of current
    deadline for compliance with the USEPA BEACH Act. April 19, 2004.

> (OW-2004-0010-0036)

R.  Michigan

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74. Michigan Water Quality Standards

> (OW-2004-0010-0090)

75. Letter to Steven E. Chester, Director, Michigan Department of
    Environmental Quality, from Benjamin H. Grumbles, Acting Assistant
    Administrator for Water, USEPA, re: USEPA commends you for your
    efforts in protecting human health at the beaches in your state.
    April 19, 2004.

> (OW-2004-0010-0037)

S.  Minnesota

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76. Minnesota Water Quality Standards

> (OW-2004-0010-0144---OW-2004-0010-0146)

77. Letter to Sheryl A. Corrigan, Commissioner, Minnesota Pollution
    Control Board, from Benjamin H. Grumbles, Assistant Administrator
    for Water, USEPA, re: reminder of current deadline for compliance
    with the USEPA BEACH Act. April 19, 2004.

> (OW-2004-0010-0038)

T.  Mississippi

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78. Mississippi Water Quality Standards

> (OW-2004-0010-0091)

79. Letter to Charles Chisolm, Executive DIrector, Mississippi
    Department of Envrionmental Quality, from Benjamin H. Grumbles,
    Acting Administrator for Water, USEPA, re: reminder of current
    deadline for complinance with the USEPA BEACH Act. April 19, 2004.

> (OW-2004-0010-0039)

U.  New Hampshire

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80. New Hampshire Water Quality Standards

> (OW-2004-0010-0086)

81. Letter to Michael P. Nolin, New Hampshire Department of
    Environmental Services, from Benjamin H. Grumbles, Acting Assistant
    Administrator for Water, USEPA, re: USEPA commends you for your
    efforts in protecting human health at the beaches in your State.
    April 19, 2004.

> (OW-2004-0010-0040)

V.  New Jersey

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82. New Jersey Water Quality Standards

> (OW-2004-0010-0087---OW-2004-0010-0088)

83. Letter to Bradley M. Campbell, Commissioner, New Jersey Department
    of Environmental Protection, from Benjamin H. Grumbles, Assistant
    Administrator for Water, USEPA, re: reminder of current deadline for
    compliance with the USEPA BEACH Act. April 19, 2004.

> (OW-2004-0010-0041)

84. Letter to The Honorable Benjamin H. Grumbles, Assistant
    Administrator for Water, USEPA, from Bradley M. Campbell,
    Commissioner, State of New Jersey Department of Environmental
    Protection, re: responding to a letter indicating that New Jersey is
    not in full compliance with the requirements of the BEACH Act. May
    18, 2004.

> (OW-2004-0010-0128)

W.  New York

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85. New York Water Quality Standards

> (OW-2004-0010-0092)

86. Letter to Erin Crotty, Commissioner, New York Department of
    Conservation, from Benjamin H. Grumbles, Acting Assistant
    Administrator for Water, USEPA, re: reminder of current deadline for
    compliance with the USEPA BEACH Act. April 19, 2004.

> (OW-2004-0010-0042)

87. Letter to Honorable Benjamin H. Grumbles, Acting Assistant
    Administrator for Water Permits, USEPA, from Erin M. Crotty,
    Commissioner, Department of Environmental Conservation, State of New
    York, re: establishing the ambient criteria for enterococci and E.
    coli for the State of New York. June 29, 2004.

> (OW-2004-0010-0142)

X.  North Carolina

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88. North Carolina Water Quality Standards

> (OW-2004-0010-0109---OW-2004-0010-0116)

89. Letter to William G. Ross, Jr., Secretary, North Carolina Department
    of Environment & Natural Resources, from Benjamin H. Grumbles,
    Assistant Administrator for Water, USEPA, re: reminder of current
    deadline for compliance with the USEPA BEACH Act. April 19, 2004.

> (OW-2004-0010-0044)

Y.  Ohio

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90. Ohio Water Quality Standards

> (OW-2004-0010-0147---OW-2004-0010-0151)

91. Letter to Christopher Jones, Director, Ohio Environmental Protection
    Agency, from Benjamin H. Grumbles, Acting Assistant Administrator
    for Water, USEPA, re: commending the efforts of the state in
    protecting human health at the beaches in your state. April 19,
    2004.

> (OW-2004-0010-0045)

92. Letter to Geoffrey Grubbs, USEPA, from Lisa J. Morris, Chief,
    Division of Surface Water, Ohio EPA, re: information on the
    application of Ohio\'s (Ohio) bacteria water quality standards for
    Lake Erie. May 21, 2004.

> (OW-2004-0010-0129)

Z.  Oregon

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93. Oregon Water Quality Standards

> (OW-2004-0010-0093)

94. Letter to Stephanie Hallock, Director, Oregon Department of
    Environmental Quality, from Benjamin H. Grumbles, Acting Assistant
    Administrator for Water, USEPA, re: reminder of current deadline for
    compliance with the USEPA BEACH Act. April 19, 2004.

> (OW-2004-0010-0046)
>
> AA. Pennsylvania

95. Pennsylvania Water Quality Standards

> (OW-2004-0010-0094)

96. Letter to Dr. Calvin B. Johnson, Secretary, Pennsylvania Department
    of Health, from Benjamin H. Grumbles, Assistant Administrator for
    Water, USEPA, re: reminder of current deadline for compliance with
    the USEPA BEACH Act. April 19, 2004.

> (OW-2004-0010-0047)
>
> BB. Puerto Rico

97. Puerto Rico Water Quality Standards

> (OW-2004-0010-95---OW-2004-0010-96)

98. Letter to Esteban Mujica Cotto, Chairman, Puerto Rico Environmental
    Quality Board, from Benjamin H. Grumbles, Assistant Administrator
    for Water, USEPA, re: reminder of current deadline for compliance
    with the USEPA BEACH Act. April 19, 2004.

> (OW-2004-0010-0048)

99. Letter to Jane M. Kenny, Regional Administrator, USEPA, from Esteban
    Mujica Cotto, Esq., Chairman, Environmental Quality Board,
    Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, re: Environmental Quality Board (EQB)
    needs to comply with the BEACH Act. May 23, 2004.

> (OW-2004-0010-0130)

CC\. Rhode Island

> 100\. Rhode Island Water Quality Standards
>
> (OW-2004-0010-0097)
>
> 101\. Letter to Frederick J. Vincent, Rhode Island Department of
>
> Environmental Management, from Benjamin H. Grumbles, Acting Assistant
> Administrator for Water, USEPA, re: reminder of current deadline for
> compliance with the USEPA BEACH Act. April 19, 2004.
>
> (OW-2004-0010-0049)
>
> 102\. Letter to Benjamin H. Grumbles, Acting Assistant Administrator,
>
> USEPA, from Frederick J. Vincent, Acting Director, Rhode Island
> Department of Environmental Management, re: Rhode Island\'s (Island)
> efforts to comply with the BEACH Act. May 6, 2004.
>
> (OW-2004-0010-0119)

D.  South Carolina

    103. South Carolina Water Quality Standards

> (OW-2004-0010-0098)

104. Letter to C. Earl Hunter, Commissioner, South Carolina Department
     of Health & Environmental Control, from Benjamin H. Grumbles,
     Assistant Administrator for Water, USEPA, re: reminder of current
     deadline for compliance with the USEPA BEACH Act. April 19, 2004.

> (OW-2004-0010-0050)

E.  Texas

> 105\. Texas Water Quality Standards
>
> (OW-2004-0010-0099---OW-2004-0010-0100)

106\. Letter to Ralph Marquez, Commissioner, Texas Commissioner on

> Environmental Quality, from Benjamin H. Grumbles, Acting Assistant
> Administrator for Water, USEPA, re: commending the efforts of the
> state in protecting human health at the beaches in your state. April
> 19, 2004.
>
> (OW-2004-0010-0051)
>
> 107\. Letter to Benjamin H. Grumbles, Acting Assistant Administrator,
>
> Office of Water, USEPA, from Kathleen Hartnett White, Chairman, Texas
> Commission on Environmental Quality, re: Texas\' (Texas) compliance
> with the BEACH Act in adopting enterococci as the indicator bacteria
> for recreational waters. June 16, 2004.
>
> (OW-2004-0010-0131)
>
> 108\. Letter to Benjamin H. Grumbles, Acting Assistant Administrator,
>
> Office of Water, USEPA, from Kathleen Hartnett White, Chairman,Texas
> Commission on Environmental Quality, re: additional clarifications on
> the water quality standards for recreation and the implementation of
> the federal BEACH Act in Texas. June 29, 2004.
>
> (OW-2004-0010-0141)

F.  Virginia

> 109\. Virginia Water Quality Standards
>
> (OW-2004-0010-0101)

110\. Letter to Robert G. Burnley, Director, Virginia Department of

> Environmental Quality, from Benjamin Grumbles, Acting Assistant
> Administrator for Water, USEPA, re: commending the efforts of the
> state in protecting human health at the beaches in your state. April
> 19, 2004.
>
> (OW-2004-0010-0052)

111\. Letter to Mark Smith, USEPA Region 3, from Alan E. Pollock,

> Commonwealth of Virginia, Department of Environmental Quality, re: the
> new E. coli and enterococci bacteria criteria apply to all waters in
> the Commonwealth. May 7, 2004.
>
> (OW-2004-0010-0118)

G.  Virgin Islands

> 112\. Virgin Islands Water Quality Standards
>
> (OW-2004-0010-0102)

113\. Letter to Honorable Dean Plaskett, Esquire, Commissioner,

> Department of Planning and Natural Resources, Virgin Islands, from
> Benjamin H. Grumbles, Assistant Administrator for Water, USEPA, re:
> reminder of current deadline for compliance with the USEPA BEACH Act.
> April 19, 2004.
>
> (OW-2004-0010-0053)

H.  Washington

> 114\. Washington Water Quality Standards
>
> (OW-2004-0010-0103)

115\. Letter to Linda Hoffman, Interim Director, Washington Department

> of Ecology, from Benjamin H. Grumbles, Acting Assistant Administrator
> for Water, USEPA, re: reminder of current deadline for compliance with
> the USEPA BEACH Act. April 19, 2004.
>
> (OW-2004-0010-0054)

116\. Letter to Benjamin H. Grumbles, Acting Assistant Administrator for

> Water, USEPA, from Linda Hoffman, Director, State of Washington,
> Department of Ecology, re: Washington State\'s (State) compliance with
> the BEACH Act. May 11, 2004.
>
> (OW-2004-0010-0132)
>
> 117\. Memo from Melissa Gildersleeve, Washington
>
> Department of Ecology, re: Washington Data Supporting Fecal Coliform
> in Marine Waters---Raw Data, Data Summary, and Cost Benefit Analysis.
> 2004.
>
> (OW-2004-0010-0153)

II\. Wisconsin

118\. Wisconsin Water Quality Standards

(OW-2004-0010-0104---OW-2004-0010-0107)

> 119\. Letter to Paul Scott Hassett, Secretary, Wisconsin Department of
>
> Natural Resources, from Benjamin H. Grumbles, Assistant Administrator
> for Water, USEPA, re: reminder of current deadline for compliance with
> the USEPA BEACH Act. April 19, 2004.
>
> (OW-2004-0010-0055)

## V. TRIBAL CONSULTATION

> 120\. Letter to Wampanoag Tribe of Gay Head from Carol J. Jorgensen,
>
> Director, American Indian Environmental Office re: informing you of
> the USEPA\"s (USEPA) plans to comply with the BEACH Act. May 28, 2004.
> (Note: This letter is an example of the form letter sent to the list
> of tribes included in this docket item.)
>
> (OW-2004-0010-0117)

## VI. ECONOMIC ANALYSIS

> 121\. Science Applications International Corporation (SAIC). Economic
>
> Analysis for Proposed Water Quality Standards for Coastal Waters. SAIC
> Project Number 01-0833-04-7714-xxx, EPA Contract No. 68-C-99-252.
> 2004.
>
> (OW-2004-0010-0015)

[^1]: Document reference numbers beginning with 'OW-2004-0010-' refer to
    U.S. EPA's EDOCKET online public docket and comment system. EDOCKET
    allows you to search, download and print the documents in a docket,
    as well as submit comments online. EDOCKET can be accessed at
    <http://www.epa.gov/edocket>. The docket number for EPA's Proposed
    Water Quality Standards for Coastal and Great Lakes Recreation
    Waters is OW-2004-0010.