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Supplemental Information for

Water Quality Standards Regulatory Revisions Final Rule

Comparison of Final Rule Language and Previously Applicable Rule Language

NOTE: THE FOLLOWING REGULATORY TEXT IS A COMPARISON OF THE 

FINAL RULE LANGUAGE AND THE PREVIOUSLY APPLICABLE RULE 

LANGUAGE. STRIKEOUTS INDICATE DELETION OF PREVIOUSLY APPLICABLE 

TEXT AND UNDERLINES INDICATE ADDITION OF FINAL REGULATORY TEXT. 

THE TEXT BELOW SHOWS ONLY THE PROVISIONS AFFECTED BY THE 

REVISIONS IN THIS RULEMAKING. IT DOES NOT REPRESENT THE ENTIRETY 

OF THE PART 131 REGULATION.

PART 131—WATER QUALITY STANDARDS

§ 131.2 Purpose.

A water quality standard defines the water quality goals of a water body, or portion thereof, by 

designating the use or uses to be made of the water and by setting criteria necessary to that 

protect the designated uses. * * *

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§ 131.3 Definitions.

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(h) Water quality limited segment means any segment where it is known that water quality does 

not meet applicable water quality standards, and/or is not expected to meet applicable water 

quality standards, even after the application of the technology-bases based effluent limitations 

required by sections 301(b) and 306 of the Act. 

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(j) States include: The 50 States, the District of Columbia, Guam, the Commonwealth of Puerto 

Rico, Virgin Islands, American Samoa, the Trust Territory of the Pacific Islands, the 

Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, and Indian Tribes that EPA determines to be 

eligible for purposes of water quality standards program. 

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(m) Highest attainable use is the modified aquatic life, wildlife, or recreation use that is both 

closest to the uses specified in section 101(a)(2) of the Act and attainable, based on the 

evaluation of the factor(s) in § 131.10(g) that preclude(s) attainment of the use and any other 

information or analyses that were used to evaluate attainability. There is no required highest 

attainable use where the State demonstrates the relevant use specified in section 101(a)(2) of the 

Act and sub-categories of such a use are not attainable.
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(n) Practicable, in the context of § 131.12(a)(2)(ii), means technologically possible, able to be 

put into practice, and economically viable.

(o) A water quality standards variance (WQS variance) is a time-limited designated use and 

criterion for a specific pollutant(s) or water quality parameter(s) that reflect the highest attainable 

condition during the term of the WQS variance.

(p) Pollutant Minimization Program, in the context of § 131.14, is a structured set of activities to 

improve processes and pollutant controls that will prevent and reduce pollutant loadings.

(q) Non-101(a)(2) use is any use unrelated to the protection and propagation of fish, shellfish, 

wildlife or recreation in or on the water.

§ 131.5 EPA authority.

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(1) Whether the State has adopted designated water uses which that are consistent with the 

requirements of the Clean Water Act; 

(2) Whether the State has adopted criteria that protect the designated water uses based on 

sound scientific rationale consistent with § 131.11; 

(3) Whether the State has adopted an antidegradation policy that is consistent with § 131.12, 

and whether any State adopted antidegradation implementation methods are consistent with § 

131.12;

(4) Whether any State adopted WQS variance is consistent with § 131.14;

(5) Whether any State adopted provision authorizing the use of schedules of compliance for 

water quality-based effluent limits in NPDES permits is consistent with § 131.15;

(36)Whether the State has followed its applicable legal procedures for revising or adopting 

standards; 

(47) Whether the State standards which do not include the uses specified in section 101(a)(2) 

of the Act are based upon appropriate technical and scientific data and analyses, and 

(58) Whether the State submission meets the requirements included in § 131.6 of this part 

and, for Great Lakes States or Great Lakes Tribes (as defined in 40 CFR 132.2) to conform to 

section 118 of the Act, the requirements of 40 CFR part 132. 

(b) If EPA determines that the State's or Tribe's water quality standards are consistent with the 

factors listed in paragraphs (a)(1) through (a)(58) of this section, EPA approves the standards. 

EPA must disapprove the State's or Tribe's water quality standards and promulgate Federal 
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standards under section 303(c)(4), and for Great Lakes States or Great Lakes Tribes under 

section 118(c)(2)(C) of the Act, if State or Tribal adopted standards are not consistent with the 

factors listed in paragraphs (a)(1) through (a)(58) of this section. EPA may also promulgate a 

new or revised standard when necessary to meet the requirements of the Act. 

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§ 131.10 Designation of uses.

(a) Each State must specify appropriate water uses to be achieved and protected. The 

classification of the waters of the State must take into consideration the use and value of water 

for public water supplies, protection and propagation of fish, shellfish and wildlife, recreation in 

and on the water, agricultural, industrial, and other purposes including navigation. If adopting 

new or revised designated uses other than the uses specified in section 101(a)(2) of the Act, or 

removing designated uses, States must submit documentation justifying how their consideration 

of the use and value of water for those uses listed in this paragraph appropriately supports the 

State’s action. A use attainability analysis may be used to satisfy this requirement. In no case 

shall a State adopt waste transport or waste assimilation as a designated use for any waters of the 

United States.

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(e) Prior to adding or removing any use, or establishing sub-categories of a use, the State shall 

provide notice and an opportunity for a public hearing under § 131.20(b) of this regulation.

[Removed and Reserved]

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(g) States may designate a use, or remove a designated use whichthat is not an existing use, if the 

State conducts a use attainability analysis as specified in § 131.10(j) that demonstrates as defined 

in §131.3, or establish sub-categories of a use if the State can demonstrate that attaining the 

designated use is not feasible because: of one of the six factors in this paragraph. If a State 

adopts a new or revised water quality standard based on a required use attainability analysis, the 

State shall also adopt the highest attainable use, as defined in § 131.3(m).

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(j) A State must conduct a use attainability analysis as described in § 131.3(g), and § 131.10(g), 

whenever:

(1) The State designates for the first time, or has previously designated for a water body, uses 

that do not include the uses specified in section 101(a)(2) of the Act, or

(2) The State wishes to remove a designated use that is specified in section 101(a)(2) of the 

Act, to remove a sub-category of such a use, or to designate a sub-category adopt 

subcategories of such a use uses specified in section 101(a)(2) of the Act which require

that requires criteria less stringent criteria than previously applicable.
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(k) A State is not required to conduct a use attainability analysis under this regulation whenever 

designating uses which include those specified in section 101(a)(2) of the Act. whenever:

(1) The State designates for the first time, or has previously designated for a water body, uses 

that include the uses specified in section 101(a)(2) of the Act, or

(2) The State designates a sub-category of a use specified in section 101(a)(2) of the Act that 

requires criteria at least as stringent as previously applicable, or

(3) The State wishes to remove or revise a designated use that is a non-101(a)(2) use. In this 

instance, as required by § 131.10(a), the State must submit documentation justifying how 

its consideration of the use and value of water for those uses listed in § 131.10(a) 

appropriately supports the State’s action, which may be satisfied through a use 

attainability analysis. 

§ 131.11 Criteria.

(a) * * *

(2) Toxic pollutants. States must review water quality data and information on discharges to 

identify specific water bodies where toxic pollutants may be adversely affecting water 

quality or the attainment of the designated water use or where the levels of toxic 

pollutants are at a level to warrant concern and must adopt criteria for such toxic 

pollutants applicable to the water body sufficient to protect the designated use. Where a 

State adopts narrative criteria for toxic pollutants to protect designated uses, the State 

must provide information identifying the method by which the State intends to regulate 

point source discharges of toxic pollutants on water quality limited segments based on 

such narrative criteria. Such information may be included as part of the standards or may 

be included in documents generated by the State in response to the Water Quality 

Planning and Management Regulations (40 CFR part 35130).

(b) Form of criteria: Form of criteria: In establishing criteria, States should:

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§ 131.12 Antidegradation policy and implementation methods.

(a) The State shall develop and adopt a statewide antidegradation policy and identify the 

methods for implementing such policy pursuant to this subpart. The antidegradation policy and 

implementation methods shall, at a minimum, be consistent with the following:

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(2) Where the quality of the waters exceed exceeds levels necessary to support the protection 

and propagation of fish, shellfish, and wildlife and recreation in and on the water, that 

quality shall be maintained and protected unless the State finds, after full satisfaction of 

the intergovernmental coordination and public participation provisions of the State's 
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continuing planning process, that allowing lower water quality is necessary to 

accommodate important economic or social development in the area in which the waters 

are located. In allowing such degradation or lower water quality, the State shall assure 

water quality adequate to protect existing uses fully. Further, the State shall assure that 

there shall be achieved the highest statutory and regulatory requirements for all new and 

existing point sources and all cost-effective and reasonable best management practices 

for nonpoint source control.

(i) The State may identify waters for the protections describe in (a)(2) of this section on a 

parameter-by-parameter basis or on a water body-by-water body basis. Where the State 

identifies waters for antidegradation protection on a water body-by-water body basis, the 

State shall provide an opportunity for public involvement in any decisions about whether 

the protections described in (a)(2) of this section will be afforded to a water body, and the 

factors considered when making those decisions. Further, the State shall not exclude a 

water body from the protections described in (a)(2) of this section solely because water 

quality does not exceed levels necessary to support all of the uses specified in section 

101(a)(2) of the Act.

(ii) Before allowing any lowering of high water quality, pursuant to (a)(2) of this section, 

the State shall find, after an analysis of alternatives, that such a lowering is necessary to 

accommodate important economic or social development in the area in which the waters 

are located. The analysis of alternatives shall evaluate a range of practicable alternatives 

that would prevent or lessen the degradation associated with the proposed activity. When 

the analysis of alternatives identifies one or more practicable alternatives, the State shall 

only find that a lowering is necessary if one such alternative is selected for 

implementation.

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(b) The State shall develop methods for implementing the antidegradation policy that are, at a 

minimum, consistent with the State’s policy and with paragraph (a) of this section. The State 

shall provide an opportunity for public involvement during the development and any subsequent 

revisions of the implementation methods, and shall make the methods available to the public. 

§ 131.14 Water quality standards variances.

States may adopt WQS variances, as defined in § 131.3(o). Such a WQS variance is subject to 

the provisions of this section and public participation requirements at § 131.20(b). A WQS 

variance is a water quality standard subject to EPA review and approval or disapproval.

(a) Applicability: 

(1) A WQS variance may be adopted for a permittee(s) or water body/waterbody segment(s),

but only applies to the permittee(s) or water body/waterbody segment(s) specified in the 

WQS variance.

(2) Where a State adopts a WQS variance, the State must retain, in its standards, the 

underlying designated use and criterion addressed by the WQS variance, unless the State 
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adopts and EPA approves a revision to the underlying designated use and criterion 

consistent with § 131.10 and § 131.11. All other applicable standards not specifically 

addressed by the WQS variance remain applicable.

(3) A WQS variance, once adopted by the State and approved by EPA, shall be the 

applicable standard for purposes of the Act under 40 CFR 131.21(d)-(e), for the 

following limited purposes. An approved WQS variance applies for the purposes of 

developing NPDES permit limits and requirements under 301(b)(1)(C), where 

appropriate, consistent with paragraph (a)(1) of this section. States and other certifying 

entities may also use an approved WQS variance when issuing certifications under 

section 401 of the Act. 

(4) A State may not adopt WQS variances if the designated use and criterion addressed by 

the WQS variance can be achieved by implementing technology-based effluent limits 

required under sections 301(b) and 306 of the Act.

(b) Requirements for Submission to EPA:

(1) A WQS variance must include:

(i) Identification of the pollutant(s) or water quality parameter(s), and the water 

body/waterbody segment(s) to which the WQS variance applies. Discharger(s)-specific 

WQS variances must also identify the permittee(s) subject to the WQS variance.

(ii) The requirements that apply throughout the term of the WQS variance. The 

requirements shall represent the highest attainable condition of the water body or 

waterbody segment applicable throughout the term of the WQS variance based on the 

documentation required in (b)(2) of this section. The requirements shall not result in any 

lowering of the currently attained ambient water quality, unless a WQS variance is 

necessary for restoration activities, consistent with paragraph (b)(2)(i)(A)(2) of this 

section. The State must specify the highest attainable condition of the water body or 

waterbody segment as a quantifiable expression that is one of the following: 

(A) For discharger(s)-specific WQS variances:

(1) The highest attainable interim criterion, or

(2) The interim effluent condition that reflects the greatest pollutant reduction 

achievable, or

(3) If no additional feasible pollutant control technology can be identified, the 

interim criterion or interim effluent condition that reflects the greatest 

pollutant reduction achievable with the pollutant control technologies installed 

at the time the State adopts the WQS variance, and the adoption and 

implementation of a Pollutant Minimization Program.

(B) For WQS variances applicable to a water body or waterbody segment:

(1) The highest attainable interim use and interim criterion, or
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(2) If no additional feasible pollutant control technology can be identified, the 

interim use and interim criterion that reflects the greatest pollutant reduction 

achievable with the pollutant control technologies installed at the time the 

State adopts the WQS variance, and the adoption and implementation of a 

Pollutant Minimization Program.

(iii) A statement providing that the requirements of the WQS variance are either the 

highest attainable condition identified at the time of the adoption of the WQS variance, or 

the highest attainable condition later identified during any reevaluation consistent with 

(b)(1)(v) of this section, whichever is more stringent.

(iv) The term of the WQS variance, expressed as an interval of time from the date of EPA 

approval or a specific date. The term of the WQS variance must only be as long as 

necessary to achieve the highest attainable condition and consistent with the 

demonstration provided in paragraph (b)(2) of this section. The State may adopt a 

subsequent WQS variance consistent with this section.

(v) For a WQS variance with a term greater than five years, a specified frequency to 

reevaluate the highest attainable condition using all existing and readily available 

information and a provision specifying how the State intends to obtain public input on the 

reevaluation. Such reevaluations must occur no less frequently than every five years after 

EPA approval of the WQS variance and the results of such reevaluation must be 

submitted to EPA within 30 days of completion of the reevaluation.

(vi) A provision that the WQS variance will no longer be the applicable water quality 

standard for purposes of the Act if the State does not conduct a reevaluation consistent 

with the frequency specified in the WQS variance or the results are not submitted to EPA 

as required by (b)(1)(v) of this section.

(2) The supporting documentation must include:

(i) Documentation demonstrating the need for a WQS variance. 

(A) For a WQS variance to a use specified in section 101(a)(2) of the Act or a subcategory of such a use, the State must demonstrate that attaining the designated use 

and criterion is not feasible throughout the term of the WQS variance because: 

(1) One of the factors listed in § 131.10(g) is met, or 

(2) Actions necessary to facilitate lake, wetland, or stream restoration through 

dam removal or other significant reconfiguration activities preclude 

attainment of the designated use and criterion while the actions are being 

implemented.

(B) For a WQS variance to a non-101(a)(2) use, the State must submit documentation 

justifying how its consideration of the use and value of the water for those uses listed 
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in § 131.10(a) appropriately supports the WQS variance and term. A demonstration

consistent with (b)(2)(i)(A) of this section may be used to satisfy this requirement. 

(ii) Documentation demonstrating that the term of the WQS variance is only as long as 

necessary to achieve the highest attainable condition. Such documentation must justify 

the term of the WQS variance by describing the pollutant control activities to achieve the 

highest attainable condition, including those activities identified through a Pollutant 

Minimization Program, which serve as milestones for the WQS variance.

(iii) In addition to (i) and (ii) of this section, for a WQS variance that applies to a water 

body or waterbody segment:

(A) Identification and documentation of any cost-effective and reasonable best 

management practices for nonpoint source controls related to the pollutant(s) or water 

quality parameter(s) and water body or waterbody segment(s) specified in the WQS 

variance that could be implemented to make progress towards attaining the 

underlying designated use and criterion. A State must provide public notice and 

comment for any such documentation.

(B) Any subsequent WQS variance for a water body or waterbody segment must 

include documentation of whether and to what extent best management practices for 

nonpoint source controls were implemented to address the pollutant(s) or water 

quality parameter(s) subject to the WQS variance and the water quality progress 

achieved.

(c) Implementing WQS variances in NPDES permits: A WQS variance serves as the applicable 

water quality standard for implementing NPDES permitting requirements pursuant to § 

122.44(d) for the term of the WQS variance. Any limitations and requirements necessary to 

implement the WQS variance shall be included as enforceable conditions of the NPDES 

permit for the permittee(s) subject to the WQS variance.

§ 131.15 Authorizing the use of schedules of compliance for water quality-based 

effluent limits in NPDES permits.

If a State intends to authorize the use of schedules of compliance for water quality-based effluent 

limits in NPDES permits, the State must adopt a permit compliance schedule authorizing 

provision. Such authorizing provision is a water quality standard subject to EPA review and 

approval under section 303 of the Act and must be consistent with sections 502(17) and 

301(b)(1)(C) of the Act.

§ 131.20 State review and revision of water quality standards.

(a) State review. The State shall from time to time, but at least once every 3 years, hold public 

hearings for the purpose of reviewing applicable water quality standards adopted pursuant to §§
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131.10—131.15 and Federally promulgated water quality standards and, as appropriate, 

modifying and adopting standards. Any water body The State shall also re-examine any 

waterbody segment with water quality standards that do not include the uses specified in section 

101(a)(2) of the Act every 3 years to determine if any new information has become available. If 

such new information indicates that the uses specified in section 101(a)(2) of the Act are 

attainable, the State shall revise its standards accordingly. Procedures States establish for 

identifying and reviewing water bodies for review should be incorporated into their Continuing 

Planning Process. In addition, if a State does not adopt new or revised criteria for parameters for

which EPA has published new or updated CWA section 304(a) criteria recommendations, then 

the State shall provide an explanation when it submits the results of its triennial review to the 

Regional Administrator consistent with CWA section 303(c)(1) and the requirements of §

131.20(c).

(b) Public participation. The State shall hold one or more a public hearing hearings for the 

purpose of reviewing water quality standards as well as when revising water quality standards, in 

accordance with provisions of State law, EPA's water quality management regulation (40 

CFR 130.3(b)(6)) and EPA’s public participation regulation (40 CFR part 25). The proposed 

water quality standards revision and supporting analyses shall be made available to the public 

prior to the hearing.

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§ 131.22 EPA promulgation of water quality standards.

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(b) The Administrator may also propose and promulgate a regulation, applicable to one or more 

States navigable waters, setting forth a new or revised standard upon determining such a standard 

is necessary to meet the requirements of the Act. To constitute an Administrator’s determination 

that a new or revised standard is necessary to meet the requirements of the Act, such 

determination must:

(1) Be signed by the Administrator or his or her duly authorized delegate, and 

(2) Contain a statement that the document constitutes an Administrator’s determination under 

section 303(c)(4)(B) of the Act. 

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§ 131.34 Kansas.

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(c) Water quality standard variances. (1) The Regional Administrator, EPA Region 7, is 

authorized to grant variances from the water quality standards in paragraphs (a) and (b) of this 

section where the requirements of § 131.14 this paragraph (c) are met. A water quality standard 

variance applies only to the permittee requesting the variance and only to the pollutant or 
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pollutants specified in the variance; the underlying water quality standard otherwise remains in 

effect.

(2) A water quality standard variance shall not be granted if:

(i) Standards will be attained by implementing effluent limitations required under 

sections 301(b) and 306 of the CWA and by the permittee implementing reasonable best 

management practices for nonpoint source control; or

(ii) The variance would likely jeopardize the continued existence of any threatened or 

endangered species listed under section 4 of the Endangered Species Act or result in the 

destruction or adverse modification of such species' critical habitat.

(3) Subject to paragraph (c)(2) of this section, a water quality standards variance may be 

granted if the applicant demonstrates to EPA that attaining the water quality standard is 

not feasible because:

(i) Naturally occurring pollutant concentrations prevent the attainment of the use; or

(ii) Natural, ephemeral, intermittent or low flow conditions or water levels prevent the 

attainment of the use, unless these conditions may be compensated for by the discharge 

of sufficient volume of effluent discharges without violating State water conservation 

requirements to enable uses to be met; or

(iii) Human caused conditions or sources of pollution prevent the attainment of the use 

and cannot be remedied or would cause more environmental damage to correct than to 

leave in place; or

(iv) Dams, diversions or other types of hydrologic modifications preclude the attainment 

of the use, and it is not feasible to restore the water body to its original condition or to 

operate such modification in a way which would result in the attainment of the use; or

(v) Physical conditions related to the natural features of the water body, such as the lack 

of a proper substrate, cover, flow, depth, pools, riffles, and the like unrelated to water 

quality, preclude attainment of aquatic life protection uses; or

(vi) Controls more stringent than those required by sections 301(b) and 306 of the CWA 

would result in substantial and widespread economic and social impact.

(4) Procedures. An applicant for a water quality standards variance shall submit a request to the 

Regional Administrator of EPA Region 7. The application shall include all relevant information 

showing that the requirements for a variance have been satisfied. The burden is on the applicant 

to demonstrate to EPA's satisfaction that the designated use is unattainable for one of the reasons 

specified in paragraph (c)(3) of this section. If the Regional Administrator preliminarily 

determines that grounds exist for granting a variance, he shall provide public notice of the 

proposed variance and provide an opportunity for public comment. Any activities required as a 

condition of the Regional Administrator's granting of a variance shall be included as conditions 

of the NPDES permit for the applicant. These terms and conditions shall be incorporated into the 
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applicant's NPDES permit through the permit reissuance process or through a modification of the 

permit pursuant to the applicable permit modification provisions of Kansas' NPDES program.

(5) A variance may not exceed 3 years or the term of the NPDES permit, whichever is less. A 

variance may be renewed if the applicant reapplies and demonstrates that the use in question is 

still not attainable. Renewal of the variance may be denied if the applicant did not comply with 

the conditions of the original variance, or otherwise does not meet the requirements of this 

section.

§ 131.40 Puerto Rico.

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(c) Water quality standard variances. (1) The Regional Administrator, EPA Region 2, is 

authorized to grant variances from the water quality standards in paragraphs (a) and (b) of this 

section where the requirements of § 131.14 this paragraph (c) are met. A water quality standard 

variance applies only to the permittee requesting the variance and only to the pollutant or 

pollutants specified in the variance; the underlying water quality standard otherwise remains in 

effect.

(2) A water quality standard variance shall not be granted if:

(i) Standards will be attained by implementing effluent limitations required under 

sections 301(b) and 306 of the CWA and by the permittee implementing reasonable best 

management practices for nonpoint source control; or

(ii) The variance would likely jeopardize the continued existence of any threatened or 

endangered species listed under section 4 of the Endangered Species Act or result in the 

destruction or adverse modification of such species' critical habitat.

(3) A water quality standards variance may be granted if the applicant demonstrates to EPA that 

attaining the water quality standard is not feasible because:

(i) Naturally occurring pollutant concentrations prevent the attainment of the use;

(ii) Natural, ephemeral, intermittent or low flow conditions or water levels prevent the 

attainment of the use, unless these conditions may be compensated for by the discharge 

of sufficient volume of effluent discharges without violating Commonwealth water 

conservation requirements to enable uses to be met;

(iii) Human caused conditions or sources of pollution prevent the attainment of the use 

and cannot be remedied or would cause more environmental damage to correct than to 

leave in place;

(iv) Dams, diversions or other types of hydrologic modifications preclude the attainment 

of the use, and it is not feasible to restore the waterbody to its original condition or to 

operate such modification in a way which would result in the attainment of the use;
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(v) Physical conditions related to the natural features of the waterbody, such as the lack 

of a proper substrate, cover, flow, depth, pools, riffles, and the like unrelated to water 

quality, preclude attainment of aquatic life protection uses; or

(vi) Controls more stringent than those required by sections 301(b) and 306 of the CWA 

would result in substantial and widespread economic and social impact.

(4) Procedures. An applicant for a water quality standards variance shall submit a request to the 

Regional Administrator of EPA Region 2. The application shall include all relevant information 

showing that the requirements for a variance have been met. The applicant must demonstrate that 

the designated use is unattainable for one of the reasons specified in paragraph (c)(3) of this 

section. If the Regional Administrator preliminarily determines that grounds exist for granting a 

variance, he/she shall provide public notice of the proposed variance and provide an opportunity 

for public comment. Any activities required as a condition of the Regional Administrator's 

granting of a variance shall be included as conditions of the NPDES permit for the applicant. 

These terms and conditions shall be incorporated into the applicant's NPDES permit through the 

permit reissuance process or through a modification of the permit pursuant to the applicable 

permit modification provisions of Puerto Rico's NPDES program.

(5) A variance may not exceed five years or the term of the NPDES permit, whichever is less. A 

variance may be renewed if the applicant reapplies and demonstrates that the use in question is 

still not attainable. Renewal of the variance may be denied if the applicant did not comply with 

the conditions of the original variance, or otherwise does not meet the requirements of this 

section.