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1 46084 Facility Type of 

Ownership

The code/description identifying the type of facility (e.g., 

state, municipal, federal facility, tribal). This data element 

is used by the EPA data system to populate the Permit 

Facility Type data element (i. e., POTW, Private, NonPOTW, and Federal.)

122.21 122.21 Application for a Permit, This section DOES NOT make any reference to the 

facility type of ownership (e.g., state, municipal, federal facility, tribal). This data element is required to properly 

categorize the permittee. EPA has required the 

collection and submission of these data to EPA 

since 1985 (this data element is part of the 

WENDB list of data elements). This data element 

is also on Application Form 1 (EPA Form 3510-1 ), 

which is an OMB approved form.

2 46084 Facility Site Name The name of the facility. 122.21/CWA 301(d), 304(b), and 304(m) 122.21 Application for a Permit, (j)1(i), Facility Information , This section DOES 

reference the name of the facility.

CWA 301(d), references that effluent limitations for pollutants shall be reviewed at least 

every 5 years and revised, if appropriate. It DOES NOT reference the facility site name.

CWA 304(b), references publishing regulations (and guidelines) for the purposes of 

adopting or revising effluent limitations, and at least annually, thereafter, revising, if 

appropriate, such regulations. It DOES NOT reference the facility site name. 

CWA 304(m), references establishing a schedule for the review and revision of 

promulgated effluent guidelines and categories. It DOES NOT reference the facility site 

name. 

This data element is required to properly identify 

the permittee for EPA's review and revisions of 

technology-based limitations and standards. EPA 

has required the collection and submission of 

these data to EPA since 1985 (this data element is 

part of the WENDB list of data elements). This 

data element is also on Application Form 1 (EPA 

Form 3510-1 ), which is an OMB approved form.

3 46084 Facility Site Address The address of the physical facility location 122.21/CWA 301(d), 304(b), and 304(m) 122.21 Application for a Permit, (j)1(i), Facility Information, This section DOES 

reference the mailing address and location of the facility for which the application is 

submitted. 

CWA 301(d), references that effluent limitations for pollutants shall be reviewed at least 

every 5 years and revised, if appropriate. It DOES NOT reference the facility site 

address.

CWA 304(b), references publishing regulations (and guidelines) for the purposes of 

adopting or revising effluent limitations, and at least annually, thereafter, revising, if 

appropriate, such regulations. It DOES NOT reference the facility site address.

CWA 304(m), references establishing a schedule for the review and revision of 

promulgated effluent guidelines and categories. It DOES NOT reference the facility site 

address.

This data element is required to properly identify 

the permittee for EPA's review and revisions of 

technology-based limitations and standards. EPA 

has required the collection and submission of 

these data to EPA since 1985 (this data element is 

part of the WENDB list of data elements). This 

data element is also on Application Form 1 (EPA 

Form 3510-1 ), which is an OMB approved form.

4 46084 Facility Site City The name of the city, town, village, or other locally, when 

identifiable, within whose boundaries (the majority of) the 

facility site is located. This is not always the same as the 

city used for USPS mail delivery.

122.21/CWA 301(d), 304(b), and 304(m) 122.21 Application for a Permit, (j)1(i), Facility Information , This section DOES 

reference the mailing address and location of the facility for which the application is 

submitted, although not specifically the facility site city.

CWA 301(d), references that effluent limitations for pollutants shall be reviewed at least 

every 5 years and revised, if appropriate. It DOES NOT reference the facility site city.

CWA 304(b), references publishing regulations (and guidelines) for the purposes of 

adopting or revising effluent limitations, and at least annually, thereafter, revising, if 

appropriate, such regulations. It DOES NOT reference the facility site city.

CWA 304(m), references establishing a schedule for the review and revision of 

promulgated effluent guidelines and categories. It DOES NOT reference the facility site 

city. 

This data element is required to properly identify 

the permittee for EPA's review and revisions of 

technology-based limitations and standards. EPA 

has required the collection and submission of 

these data to EPA since 1985 (this data element is 

part of the WENDB list of data elements). This 

data element is also on Application Form 1 (EPA 

Form 3510-1 ), which is an OMB approved form.

5 46084 Facility Site State The USPS abbreviation that represents the state or state 

equivalent for the U.S. where the facility is located.

122.21/CWA 301(d), 304(b), and 304(m) 122.21 Application for a Permit, (j)1(i), Facility Information , This section DOES 

reference the mailing address and location of the facility for which the application is 

submitted, although not specifically the facility site state.

CWA 301(d), references that effluent limitations for pollutants shall be reviewed at least 

every 5 years and revised, if appropriate. It DOES NOT reference the facility site state.

CWA 304(b), references publishing regulations (and guidelines) for the purposes of 

adopting or revising effluent limitations, and at least annually, thereafter, revising, if 

appropriate, such regulations. It DOES NOT reference the facility site state.

CWA 304(m), references establishing a schedule for the review and revision of 

promulgated effluent guidelines and categories. It DOES NOT reference the facility site 

state. 

This data element is required to properly identify 

the permittee for EPA's review and revisions of 

technology-based limitations and standards. EPA 

has required the collection and submission of 

these data to EPA since 1985 (this data element is 

part of the WENDB list of data elements). This 

data element is also on Application Form 1 (EPA 

Form 3510-1 ), which is an OMB approved form.

EPA Proposed Electronic Reporting Rule - Table 2 - Required NJPDES Data - NJDEP Comments

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6 46085 Facility Site Zip Code The combination of the 5-digit ZIP code and the 4-digit 

extension (if available) that represents the geographic 

segment that is a sub unit of the ZIP code assigned by the 

US Postal Service to a geographic location where the 

facility is located.

122.21/CWA 301(d), 304(b), and 304(m) 122.21 Application for a Permit, (j)1(i), Facility Information , This section DOES 

reference the mailing address and location of the facility for which the application is 

submitted, although not specifically the Zip Code.

CWA 301(d), references that effluent limitations for pollutants shall be reviewed at least 

every 5 years and revised, if appropriate. It DOES NOT reference the facility site Zip 

Code.

CWA 304(b), references publishing regulations (and guidelines) for the purposes of 

adopting or revising effluent limitations, and at least annually, thereafter, revising, if 

appropriate, such regulations. It DOES NOT reference the facility site Zip Code.

CWA 304(m), references establishing a schedule for the review and revision of 

promulgated effluent guidelines and categories. It DOES NOT reference the facility Zip 

Code. 

This data element is required to properly identify 

the permittee for EPA's review and revisions of 

technology-based limitations and standards. EPA 

has required the collection and submission of 

these data to EPA since 1985 (this data element is 

part of the WENDB list of data elements). This 

data element is also on Application Form 1 (EPA 

Form 3510-1 ), which is an OMB approved form.

7 46085 Facility Site Tribal 

Land Indicator

The Bureau of Indian Affairs code for every unit of land 

trust allotment ("tribal land") within Indian Country. This 

code will identify whether the facility is on tribal land and 

the name of the American Indian tribe or Alaskan Native 

entity (if applicable).

122.21 122.21 Application for a Permit, (j)1(v), Indian Country , This section DOES specify 

information nconcerning whether the facility is located in Indian country and whether the 

facility discharges to a receiving stream that flows through Indian country; however, this 

section DOES NOT reference any Bureau of Indian Affairs code for every unit of land 

trust allotment ("tribal land") within Indian Country. 

This data element is required to properly identify 

the name of the tribal land(s) associated with the 

permittee. EPA is using current information 

tracking systems to make this data submission 

easier and more nationally consistent.

8 46085 Facility Site Longitude The measure of the angular distance on a meridian east or 

west of the prime meridian for the facility. Entered in either 

Decimal Degrees or in Degrees Minutes Seconds; stored in 

decimal degrees and in accordance with Environmental 

Data Standards Council, Latitude/Longitude Data 

Standard, Standard No. : EX000017.2, January 6, 2006.

122.21/CWA 301(d), 304(b), and 304(m) 122.21 Application for a Permit, This section DOES NOT make any reference to the 

facility site longitude.

CWA 301(d), references that effluent limitations for pollutants shall be reviewed at least 

every 5 years and revised, if appropriate. It DOES NOT reference the facility site 

longitude. 

 

CWA 304(b), references publishing regulations (and guidelines) for the purposes of 

adopting or revising effluent limitations, and at least annually, thereafter, revising, if 

appropriate, such regulations. It DOES NOT reference the facility site longitude.

CWA 304(m), references establishing a schedule for the review and revision of 

promulgated effluent guidelines and categories. It DOES NOT reference the facility site 

longitude. 

This data element is required to properly identify 

the permittee for EPA's review and revisions of 

technology-based limitations and standards. EPA 

has required the collection and submission of 

these data to EPA since 1985 (this data element is 

part of the WENDB list of data elements). This 

data element is also on Application Form 1 (EPA 

Form 3510-1 ), which is an OMB approved form.

9 46085 Facility Site Latitude The measure of the angular distance on a meridian north 

or south of the equator for the facility. Entered in either 

Decimal Degrees or in Degrees Minutes Seconds; stored in 

decimal degrees and in accordance with Environmental 

Data Standards Council, Latitude/Longitude data Standard, 

Standard No. : EX000017.2, January 6, 2006.

122.21/CWA 301(d), 304(b), and 304(m) 122.21 Application for a Permit, This section DOES NOT make any reference to the 

facility site latitude.

CWA 301(d), references that effluent limitations for pollutants shall be reviewed at least 

every 5 years and revised, if appropriate. It DOES NOT reference the facility site 

latitude.

CWA 304(b), references publishing regulations (and guidelines) for the purposes of 

adopting or revising effluent limitations, and at least annually, thereafter, revising, if 

appropriate, such regulations. It DOES NOT reference the facility site latitude.

CWA 304(m), references establishing a schedule for the review and revision of 

promulgated effluent guidelines and categories. It DOES NOT reference the facility site 

latitude.

This data element is required to properly identify 

the permittee for EPA's review and revisions of 

technology-based limitations and standards. EPA 

has required the collection and submission of 

these data to EPA since 1985 (this data element is 

part of the WENDB list of data elements). This 

data element is also on Application Form 1 (EPA 

Form 3510-1 ), which is an OMB approved form.

10 46085 Facility Site Source 

Map Scale Number

The number that represents the proportional distance on 

the ground for one unit of measure on the map or photo for 

the facility. These data are provided in accordance with 

Environmental Data Standards Council, Latitude/Longitude 

data Standard, Standard No. : EX000017.2, January 6, 

2006.

EPA National Geospatial Data Policy - CIO Policy 

Transmittal 05-002

NOT RULE REQUIRED

This data element is consistent with EPA's 

National Geospatial Data Policy – CIO Policy 

Transmittal 05-002.

11 46085 Facility Site Horizontal 

Accuracy Measure

The measure of the accuracy (in meters) of the facility's 

latitude and longitude coordinates. These data are 

provided in accordance with the Environmental Data 

Standards Council, Latitude/Longitude data Standard, 

Standard No. : EX000017.2, January 6, 2006.

EPA National Geospatial Data Policy - CIO Policy 

Transmittal 05-002/CWA 301(d), 304(b), and 304(m)

CWA 301(d), references that effluent limitations for pollutants shall be reviewed at least 

every 5 years and revised, if appropriate. It DOES NOT reference the facility site 

horizontal accuracy measure.

 

CWA 304(b), references publishing regulations (and guidelines) for the purposes of 

adopting or revising effluent limitations, and at least annually, thereafter, revising, if 

appropriate, such regulations. It DOES NOT reference the facility site horizontal 

accuracy measure.

CWA 304(m), references establishing a schedule for the review and revision of 

promulgated effluent guidelines and categories. It DOES NOT reference the facility site 

horizontal accuracy measure.

This data element is consistent with EPA's 

National Geospatial Data Policy – CIO Policy 

Transmittal 05-002.

12 46085 Facility Site Horizontal 

Collection Method

The text that describes the method used to determine the 

latitude and longitude coordinates for the facility. These 

data are provided in accordance with the Environmental 

Data Standards Council, Latitude/Longitude data Standard, 

Standard No. : EX000017.2, January 6, 2006.

EPA National Geospatial Data Policy - CIO Policy 

Transmittal 05-002

NOT RULE REQUIRED

This data element is consistent with EPA's 

National Geospatial Data Policy – CIO Policy 

Transmittal 05-002.

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13 46085 Facility Site Horizontal 

Reference Datum

The code/description that represents the reference datum 

used in determining latitude and longitude coordinates for 

the facility. These data are provided in accordance with 

the Environmental Data Standards Council, 

Latitude/Longitude data Standard, Standard No. : 

EX000017.2, January 6, 2006.

EPA National Geospatial Data Policy - CIO Policy 

Transmittal 05-002

NOT RULE REQUIRED

This data element is consistent with EPA's 

National Geospatial Data Policy – CIO Policy 

Transmittal 05-002.

14 46085 Facility Site 

Reference Point

The code/description for the place for which geographic 

coordinates were established. These data are provided in 

accordance with the Environmental Data Standards 

Council, Latitude/Longitude data Standard, Standard No. : 

EX000017.2, January 6, 2006.

EPA National Geospatial Data Policy - CIO Policy 

Transmittal 05-002

NOT RULE REQUIRED

This data element is consistent with EPA's 

National Geospatial Data Policy – CIO Policy 

Transmittal 05-002.

15 46085 Facility Individual 

Affliation Type Code

The way that the contact or address is affliated with the 

facility (e.g., "Owner", "Operator", or "Main Contact"). This 

is a unique code that identifies the nature of the individual's 

affliation to the facility. 

122.21 122.21 Application for a Permit, This section DOES NOT make any reference to a 

Facility Individual Affliation Type Code

This data element is required to properly identify 

role of the person associated with the NPDES 

permit. EPA is a common method to make this 

data submission easier and more nationally 

consistent.

16 46085 Facility Individual First 

Name

The given name of an individual affliated with this facility. 122.21/CWA 301(d), 304(b), and 304(m) 122.21 Application for a Permit, This section DOES NOT make any reference to the 

given name of an individual affliated with this facility. 

CWA 301(d), references that effluent limitations for pollutants shall be reviewed at least 

every 5 years and revised, if appropriate. It DOES NOT reference the facility individual 

first name.

 

CWA 304(b), references publishing regulations (and guidelines) for the purposes of 

adopting or revising effluent limitations, and at least annually, thereafter, revising, if 

appropriate, such regulations. It DOES NOT reference the facility individual first name.

CWA 304(m), references establishing a schedule for the review and revision of 

promulgated effluent guidelines and categories. It DOES NOT reference the facility 

individual first name.

This data element is required to properly identify 

the person associated with the NPDES permit for 

EPA's review and revisions of technology-based 

limitations and standards. EPA has required the 

collection and submission of these data to EPA 

since 1985 (this data element is part of the 

WENDB list of data elements). This data element 

is also on Application Form 1 (EPA Form 3510-1 ), 

which is an OMB approved form.

17 46085 Facility Individual Last 

Name

The surname of an individual affliated with this facility. 122.21/CWA 301(d), 304(b), and 304(m) 122.21 Application for a Permit, This section DOES NOT make any reference to the 

surname of an individual affliated with this facility. 

CWA 301(d), references that effluent limitations for pollutants shall be reviewed at least 

every 5 years and revised, if appropriate. It DOES NOT reference the facility individual 

last name.

 

CWA 304(b), references publishing regulations (and guidelines) for the purposes of 

adopting or revising effluent limitations, and at least annually, thereafter, revising, if 

appropriate, such regulations. It DOES NOT reference the facility individual last name.

CWA 304(m), references establishing a schedule for the review and revision of 

promulgated effluent guidelines and categories. It DOES NOT reference the facility 

individual last name.

This data element is required to properly identify 

the person associated with the NPDES permit for 

EPA's review and revisions of technology-based 

limitations and standards. EPA has required the 

collection and submission of these data to EPA 

since 1985 (this data element is part of the 

WENDB list of data elements). This data element 

is also on Application Form 1 (EPA Form 3510-1 ), 

which is an OMB approved form.

18 46085 Facility Individual Title The title held by an individual in an organization affiliated 

with this facility.

122.21 122.21 Application for a Permit, This section DOES NOT make any reference to the title 

held by an individual in an organization affiliated with this facility.

This data element is required to properly identify 

the title of the person associated with the NPDES 

permit. EPA is a common method to make this 

data submission easier and more nationally 

consistent.

19 46085 Facility Individual 

Organization

The legal, formal name of an organization that is affliated 

with the individual affliated with this facility.

122.21 122.21 Application for a Permit, This section DOES NOT make any reference to the 

legal, formal name of an organization that is affliated with the individual affliated with this 

facility.

This data element is required to properly identify 

the person associated with the NPDES permit. 

EPA is a common method to make this data 

submission easier and more nationally consistent. 

EPA has required the collection and submission of 

these data to EPA since 1985 (this data element is 

part of the WENDB list of data elements). 

20 46085 Facility Individual 

Street Address

The physical address of the individual affliated with this 

facility.

122.21 122.21 Application for a Permit, This section DOES NOT make any reference to the 

physical address of the individual affliated with this facility. This data element is required to properly identify 

the person associated with the NPDES permit. 

EPA is a common method to make this data 

submission easier and more nationally consistent. 

EPA has required the collection and submission of 

these data to EPA since 1985 (this data element is 

part of the WENDB list of data elements). 

21 46085 Facility Individual City The name of the city, town, village, or other locality for the 

individual affliated with this facility.

122.21 122.21 Application for a Permit, This section DOES NOT make any reference to the 

name of the city, town, village, or other locality for the individual affliated with this facility. This data element is required to properly identify 

the person associated with the NPDES permit. 

EPA is a common method to make this data 

submission easier and more nationally consistent. 

EPA has required the collection and submission of 

these data to EPA since 1985 (this data element is 

part of the WENDB list of data elements). 

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22 46086 Facility Individual 

State

The USPS abbreviation that represents the state or state 

equivalent for the U.S. for the individual affliated with this 

facility. 

122.21 122.21 Application for a Permit, This section DOES NOT make any reference to the 

USPS abbreviation that represents the state or state equivalent for the U.S. for the 

individual affliated with this facility. 

This data element is required to properly identify 

the person associated with the NPDES permit. 

EPA is a common method to make this data 

submission easier and more nationally consistent. 

EPA has required the collection and submission of 

these data to EPA since 1985 (this data element is 

part of the WENDB list of data elements). 

23 46086 Facility Individual Zip 

Code

The combination of the 5-digit ZIP code and the 4-digit 

extension (if available) that represents the geographic 

segment that is a sub unit of the ZIP code assigned by the 

US Postal Service to a geographic location for the 

individual affliated with this facility.

122.21 122.21 Application for a Permit, This section DOES NOT make any reference to the 

combination of the 5-digit ZIP code and the 4-digit extension (if available) that 

represents the geographic segment that is a sub unit of the ZIP code assigned by the 

US Postal Service to a geographic location for the individual affliated with this facility.

This data element is required to properly identify 

the person associated with the NPDES permit. 

EPA is a common method to make this data 

submission easier and more nationally consistent. 

EPA has required the collection and submission of 

these data to EPA since 1985 (this data element is 

part of the WENDB list of data elements). 

24 46086 Facility Individual EMail AddressThe e-mail address of the designated individual affliated 

with this facility.

122.21 122.21 Application for a Permit, This section DOES NOT make any reference to the email address of the designated individual affliated with this facility. This data element is required to properly identify 

the person associated with the NPDES permit. 

EPA is a common method to make this data 

submission easier and more nationally consistent. 

25 46086 Facility Organization 

Formal Name

The legal, formal name of an organization that is affliated 

with the facility.

122.21 122.21 Application for a Permit, This section DOES NOT make any reference to the 

legal, formal name of an organization that is affliated with the facility.

This data element is required to properly identify 

the organization associated with the NPDES 

permit. EPA is a common method to make this 

data submission easier and more nationally 

consistent. EPA has required the collection and 

submission of these data to EPA since 1985 (this 

data element is part of the WENDB list of data 

elements). 

26 46086 Facility Organization 

Street Address

The physical address of the organization affliated with this 

facility.

122.21 122.21 Application for a Permit, This section DOES NOT make any reference to the 

physical address of the organization affliated with this facility.

This data element is required to properly identify 

the organization associated with the NPDES 

permit. EPA is a common method to make this 

data submission easier and more nationally 

consistent. EPA has required the collection and 

submission of these data to EPA since 1985 (this 

data element is part of the WENDB list of data 

elements). 

27 46086 Facility Organization 

City

The name of the city of the organization that is affliated 

with the facility.

122.21 122.21 Application for a Permit, This section DOES NOT make any reference to the 

name of the city of the organization that is affliated with the facility.

This data element is required to properly identify 

the organization associated with the NPDES 

permit. EPA is a common method to make this 

data submission easier and more nationally 

consistent. EPA has required the collection and 

submission of these data to EPA since 1985 (this 

data element is part of the WENDB list of data 

elements). 

28 46086 Facility Organization 

State

The USPS abbreviation that represents the state or state 

equivalent for the organization affliated with the facility.

122.21 122.21 Application for a Permit, This section DOES NOT make any reference to the 

USPS abbreviation that represents the state or state equivalent for the organization 

affliated with the facility.

This data element is required to properly identify 

the organization associated with the NPDES 

permit. EPA is a common method to make this 

data submission easier and more nationally 

consistent. EPA has required the collection and 

submission of these data to EPA since 1985 (this 

data element is part of the WENDB list of data 

elements). 

29 46086 Facility Organization 

Zip Code

The combination of the 5-digit ZIP code and the 4-digit 

extension (if available) that represents the geographic 

segment that is a sub unit of the ZIP code assigned by the 

US Postal Service to a geographic location for the 

organization affliated with this facility.

122.21 122.21 Application for a Permit, This section DOES NOT make any reference to the 

combination of the 5-digit ZIP code and the 4-digit extension (if available) that 

represents the geographic segment that is a sub unit of the ZIP code assigned by the 

US Postal Service to a geographic location for the organization affliated with this facility.

This data element is required to properly identify 

the organization associated with the NPDES 

permit. EPA is a common method to make this 

data submission easier and more nationally 

consistent. EPA has required the collection and 

submission of these data to EPA since 1985 (this 

data element is part of the WENDB list of data 

elements). 

30 46086 NPDES ID This is the unique NPDES permit number. CWA 301(d), 304(b), and 304(m) CWA 301(d), references that effluent limitations for pollutants shall be reviewed at least 

every 5 years and revised, if appropriate. It DOES NOT reference the NPDES ID.

CWA 304(b), references publishing regulations (and guidelines) for the purposes of 

adopting or revising effluent limitations, and at least annually, thereafter, revising, if 

appropriate, such regulations. It DOES NOT reference the NPDES ID.

CWA 304(m), references establishing a schedule for the review and revision of 

promulgated effluent guidelines and categories. It DOES NOT reference the NPDES ID. 

This data element is required to properly identify 

the permittee for EPA's review and revisions of 

technology-based limitations and standards. EPA 

has required the collection and submission of 

these data to EPA since 1985 (this data element is 

part of the WENDB list of data elements). This 

data element is also on Application Form 1 (EPA 

Form 3510-1 ), which is an OMB approved form.

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31 46086 Master General 

Permit Number

The unique identifier of the master general permit, which is 

linked to a General Permit Covered Facility.

CWA 301(d), 304(b), and 304(m) CWA 301(d), references that effluent limitations for pollutants shall be reviewed at least 

every 5 years and revised, if appropriate. It DOES NOT reference the master general 

permit number.

CWA 304(b), references publishing regulations (and guidelines) for the purposes of 

adopting or revising effluent limitations, and at least annually, thereafter, revising, if 

appropriate, such regulations. It DOES NOT reference the master general permit 

number.

CWA 304(m), references establishing a schedule for the review and revision of 

promulgated effluent guidelines and categories. It DOES NOT reference the master 

general permit number.

This data element is required to properly identify 

the permittee for EPA's review and revisions of 

technology-based limitations and standards. EPA 

has required the collection and submission of 

these data to EPA since 1985 (this data element is 

part of the WENDB list of data elements). This 

data element is also on Application Form 1 (EPA 

Form 3510-1 ), which is an OMB approved form.

32 46086 Permit Type The unique code/description identifying the type of permit. 122.2 122.2 Definitions, This section DOES describe "Permits", "Draft" permits, "General" 

permits, and "Proposed" permits. No response necessary.

33 46086 Permit Issue Date This is the date the permit was issued. The date data must 

be provided in CCYY-MM-DD format where CC is the 

century, YY is the year, MM is the month and DD is the 

day.

122.46/CWA 301(d), 304(b), and 304(m) 122.46 Duration of Permits, This section DOES NOT provide any reference to the 

permit issue date. 

CWA 301(d), references that effluent limitations for pollutants shall be reviewed at least 

every 5 years and revised, if appropriate. It DOES NOT reference the permit issue 

date.

CWA 304(b), references publishing regulations (and guidelines) for the purposes of 

adopting or revising effluent limitations, and at least annually, thereafter, revising, if 

appropriate, such regulations. It DOES NOT reference the permit issue date.

CWA 304(m), references establishing a schedule for the review and revision of 

promulgated effluent guidelines and categories. It DOES NOT reference the permit 

issue date. 

This data element is required to properly identify 

the effective permit limits and standards for EPA's 

review and revisions of technology-based 

limitations and standards. EPA has required the 

collection and submission of these data to EPA 

since 1985 (this data element is part of the 

WENDB list of data elements). This data element 

is also on Application Form 1 (EPA Form 3510-1 ), 

which is an OMB approved form.

34 46086 Permit Effective Date This is the date on which the permit is effective. The date 

data must be provided in CCYY-MM-DD format where CC 

is the century, YY is the year, MM is the month and DD is 

the day.

122.46 122.46 Duration of Permits, This section DOES NOT provide any reference to the 

permit effective date. This data element is required to properly identify 

the effective permit limits and standards. EPA has 

required the collection and submission of these 

data to EPA since 1985 (this data element is part 

of the WENDB list of data elements).

35 46086 Permit 

Modification/Amendm

ent Date

This is the date on which the permit was modified or 

amended. The date data must be provided in CCYY-MMDD format where CC is the century, YY is the year, MM is 

the month and DD is the day.

122.62, 122.63 122.62 Modification or Revocation and Reissuance of Permits, and 122.63 Minor 

Modifications of Permits, Both sections DO NOT provide any reference to a permit 

modification/amendment date. 

This data element is required to properly identify 

the effective permit limits and standards. EPA has 

required the collection and submission of these 

data to EPA since 1985 (this data element is part 

of the WENDB list of data elements).

36 46086 Permit Expiration 

Date

This is the date the permit will expire. The date data must 

be provided in CCYY-MM-DD format where CC is the 

century, YY is the year, MM is the month and DD is the 

day.

122.46/CWA 301(d), 304(b), and 304(m) 122.46 Duration of Permits, This section DOES NOT provide any reference to the 

permit expiration date. 

CWA 301(d), references that effluent limitations for pollutants shall be reviewed at least 

every 5 years and revised, if appropriate. It DOES NOT reference the permit expiration 

date.

 

CWA 304(b), references publishing regulations (and guidelines) for the purposes of 

adopting or revising effluent limitations, and at least annually, thereafter, revising, if 

appropriate, such regulations. It DOES NOT reference the permit expiration date.

CWA 304(m), references establishing a schedule for the review and revision of 

promulgated effluent guidelines and categories. It DOES NOT reference the permit 

expiration date.

This data element is required to properly identify 

the effective permit limits and standards. EPA has 

required the collection and submission of these 

data to EPA since 1985 (this data element is part 

of the WENDB list of data elements).

37 46086 Permit Termination 

Date

This is the date the permit was terminated. The date data 

must be provided in CCYY-MM-DD format where CC is the 

century, YY is the year, MM is the month and DD is the 

day.

122.64 122.64 Termination of Permits, (b) States that "...the Director may terminate the permit 

by notice to the permittee. Termination by notice shall be effective 30 days after notice 

is sent". This section DOES reference a permit termination date. No response necessary.

38 46086 Permit Major/Minor 

Status Indicator

The flag to indicate if the permit is a major or minor. 

Initially system-generated (defaults to Minor) and updatable 

only by EPA OECA Headquarters.

122.2/CWA 301(d), 304(b), and 304(m) 122.2 Definitions, This section DOES describe ""Major facility", it DOES NOT provide a 

description of "Minor facility". 

CWA 301(d), references that effluent limitations for pollutants shall be reviewed at least 

every 5 years and revised, if appropriate. It DOES NOT reference the permit 

major/minor status indicator.

CWA 304(b), references publishing regulations (and guidelines) for the purposes of 

adopting or revising effluent limitations, and at least annually, thereafter, revising, if 

appropriate, such regulations. It DOES NOT reference the permit major/minor status 

indicator.

CWA 304(m), references establishing a schedule for the review and revision of 

promulgated effluent guidelines and categories. It DOES NOT reference the permit 

major/minor status indicator. 

This data element is required to properly identify 

the facility and uses these data for its review and 

revisions of technology-based limitations and 

standards. EPA has required the collection and 

submission of these data to EPA since 1985 (this 

data element is part of the WENDB list of data 

elements).

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39 46086 Permit Major/Minor 

Status Start Date

The date that the Permit became its Major/Minor status. 

Initially system-generated to match effective date and 

updatable only by EPA OECA Headquarters. The date 

data must be provided in CCYY-MM-DD format where CC 

is the century, YY is the year, MM is the month and DD is 

the day.

122.2 122.2 Definitions, This section DOES describe ""Major facility", it DOES NOT provide a 

description of "Minor facility". There are NO references to "Start Date". This data element is required to properly identify 

the facility. EPA has required the collection and 

submission of these data to EPA since 1985 (this 

data element is part of the WENDB list of data 

elements).

40 46086 Permit Application 

Total Design Flow

This is the flow that a permitted facility was designed to 

accommodate, in millions of gallons per day (MGD) as 

stated on its NPDES application. 

122.21/CWA 301(d), 304(b), and 304(m) 122.21 Application for a Permit, (j)1(vi), Flow Rate , This section DOES reference the 

facility's design flow rate (the wastewater flow rate the plant was built to handle).

CWA 301(d), references that effluent limitations for pollutants shall be reviewed at least 

every 5 years and revised, if appropriate. It DOES NOT reference the permit application 

total design flow.

CWA 304(b), references publishing regulations (and guidelines) for the purposes of 

adopting or revising effluent limitations, and at least annually, thereafter, revising, if 

appropriate, such regulations. It DOES NOT reference the permit application total 

design flow.

CWA 304(m), references establishing a schedule for the review and revision of 

promulgated effluent guidelines and categories. It DOES NOT reference the permit 

application total design flow.

This data element is required to properly identify 

the facility and uses these data for its review and 

revisions of technology-based limitations and 

standards. EPA has required the collection and 

submission of these data to EPA since 1985 (this 

data element is part of the WENDB list of data 

elements).

41 46086 Permit Application 

Total Actual Average 

Flow

This is the actual average flow that a permitted facility will 

likely accommodate, in MGD, as stated on its NPDES 

application. 

122.21, 122.41 122.21 Application for a Permit, (j)1(vi), Flow Rate , This section DOES reference the 

facility's actual annual average daily , and maximum daily flow rate for each of the 

previous 3 years. 

122.41 Conditions Applicable to all Permits, This section DOES state that the permittee 

shall retain records of all monitoring information (which would include the total actual 

flow), including all calibration and maintenance records, and all original strip chart 

recordings for continuous monitoring instrumentation, copies of all reports required by 

the permit, and records of all data used to complete the application for the permit, for a 

period of at least 3 years from the date of the sample, measurement, report or 

application. 

No response necessary.

42 46087 Complete Permit 

Application/NOI 

Received Date

This is the date on which the complete application for a 

NPDES permit was received or a complete Notice of Intent 

(NOI) for coverage under a master general permit was 

received. The date data must be provided in CCYY-MMDD format where CC is the century, YY is the year, MM is 

the month and DD is the day. 

122.21 122.21 Application for a Permit, This section DOES NOT reference a specific date on 

which the complete application for a NPDES permit was received or a complete Notice 

of Intent (NOI) for coverage under a master general permit was received. 

This data element is required to properly identify 

the effective permit limits and standards. EPA has 

required the collection and submission of these 

data to EPA since 1985 (this data element is part 

of the WENDB list of data elements).

43 46087 Permit 

Application/NOI 

Received Date

This is the date on which the application for a NPDES 

permit was received or a Notice of Intent (NOI) for 

coverage under a master general permit was received. 

The date data must be provided in CCYY-MM-DD format 

where CC is the century, YY is the year, MM is the month 

and DD is the day.

122.21 122.21 Application for a Permit, This section DOES NOT reference a specific date on 

which the application for a NPDES permit was received or a Notice of Intent (NOI) for 

coverage under a master general permit was received. This data element is required to properly identify 

the effective permit limits and standards. 

44 46087 Permit Status This is a code/description that indicates whether the permit 

is Effective, Expired, Administratively Continued, Pending, 

Not Needed, Retired, or Terminated. 

122.64, 122.46 122.64 Termination of Permits, This section references that NPDES permits are 

effective for a fixed term not to exceed 5-years, and that a permit may be issued for less 

than 5-years. 122.46 Duration of Permits, This section references the causes for 

terminating a permit and the procedures for doing so. Both sections DO NOT provide 

any reference as to whether the permit is effective, expired, administratively continued, 

pending, etc.

This data element is required to properly identify 

the effective permit limits and standards. EPA has 

required the collection and submission of these 

data to EPA since 1985 (this data element is part 

of the WENDB list of data elements).

45 46087 Master General 

Permit Industrial 

Category

This code/description identifies the industrial category 

covered by the master general permit. This field is systemrequired for master general permits only.

CWA 301(d), 304(b), and 304(m) CWA 301(d), references that effluent limitations for pollutants shall be reviewed at least 

every 5 years and revised, if appropriate. It DOES NOT reference the master general 

permit industrial category.

 

CWA 304(b), references publishing regulations (and guidelines) for the purposes of 

adopting or revising effluent limitations, and at least annually, thereafter, revising, if 

appropriate, such regulations. It DOES NOT reference the master general permit 

industrial category.

CWA 304(m), references establishing a schedule for the review and revision of 

promulgated effluent guidelines and categories. It DOES NOT reference the master 

general permit industrial category. 

This data element is required to properly identify 

the facility. EPA has required the collection and 

submission of these data to EPA since 1985 (this 

data element is part of the WENDB list of data 

elements).

46 46087 Permit Issuing 

Organization Type

This is the type of organization issuing or granting a permit. 122.46 122.46 Duration of Permits, This section DOES NOT describe the type of organization 

issuing or granting a permit. 

This data element is required to properly identify 

the agency issuing the NPDES permit. EPA has 

required the collection and submission of these 

data to EPA since 1985 (this data element is part 

of the WENDB list of data elements).

47 46087 DMR Non-Receipt Turns non-receipt tracking for DMRs "on" or "off" for nonmajor permits (a.k.a."minors"). This field is always "on" for 

major permits. This field is initially set to "on".

123.45 123.45 Noncompliance and Program reporting by the Director, (c)1. This section DOES 

describe an instance of noncompliance to be the failure by both "major" and "nonmajor" 

permittees to provide a DMR within 30-days from the due date in the permit. It DOES 

NOT reference tracking". 

This data element is required to properly help 

identify whether a facility should be tracked for nonsubmission of DMRs. EPA included this data 

element to provide consistency across state 

programs. EPA has required the collection and 

submission of these data to EPA since 1985 (this 

data element is part of the WENDB list of data 

elements).

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48 46087 Reportable 

NonCompliance 

Tracking

Turns Reportable Noncompliance (RNC) tracking "on" or 

"off" for non-major permits (a.k.a."minors"). This field is 

always "on" for major permits. This field is initially set to 

"on".

123.45 123.45 Noncompliance and Program Reporting by the Director, This section DOES 

NOT reference Reportable Noncompliance (RNC) tracking for non-major permittees in 

the section. Under (c)1., for nonmajor permittees, it DOES reference that "statistical 

information shall be organized to "follow" the types of noncompliance listed in paragraph 

(a) of this section". 

This data element is required to properly help 

identify whether a facility should be tracked for nonsubmission of DMRs. EPA included this data 

element to provide consistency across state 

programs. EPA has required the collection and 

submission of these data to EPA since 1985 (this 

data element is part of the WENDB list of data 

elements).

49 46087 Applicable Effluent 

Limitation Guidelines

The applicable effluent limitations guidelines (e.g., BPT, 

BCT, BAT) and new source performance standards (NSPS) 

for the NPDES permit.

122.44/CWA 301(d), 304(b), and 304(m) 122.44 Establishing Limitations, Standards,and Other Permit Conditions, (a)1., This 

section DOES reference technology-based effluent limitations and standards based on 

effluent limitations and standards promulgated under section 301 of the CWA or NSPS 

promulgated under section 306 of the CWA.

CWA 301(d), references that effluent limitations for pollutants shall be reviewed at least 

every 5 years and revised, if appropriate. It DOES NOT reference the applicable 

effluent limitation guidelines.

 

CWA 304(b), references publishing regulations (and guidelines) for the purposes of 

adopting or revising effluent limitations, and at least annually, thereafter, revising, if 

appropriate, such regulations. It DOES NOT reference the applicable effluent limitation 

guidelines.

CWA 304(m), references establishing a schedule for the review and revision of 

promulgated effluent guidelines and categories. It DOES NOT reference the applicable 

effluent limitation guidelines. 

This data element is required to properly identify 

the effective permit limits and standards for EPA's 

review and revisions of technology-based 

limitations and standards. EPA included this data 

element to provide consistency across state 

programs. 

50 46087 Permit Compliance 

Tracking Status

This is a code/description that indicates whether the permit 

is currently "on" or "off" for compliance tracking purposes. 

Initially system generated to match effective date. 

123.45 123.45 Noncompliance and Program reporting by the Director, This section DOES NOT 

reference permit compliance tracking status. This data element is required to properly help 

identify whether a facility should be tracked for 

permit compliance. EPA included this data element 

to provide consistency across state programs. EPA 

has required the collection and submission of 

these data to EPA since 1985 (this data element is 

part of the WENDB list of data elements).

51 46087 Permit Compliance 

Tracking Status Start 

Date

This is the date on which the permit's "on" or "off" period for 

compliance tracking staus began. Initially system 

generated to match effective date. The date data must be 

provided in CCYY-MM-DD format where CC is the century, 

YY is the year, MM is the month and DD is the day.

123.45 123.45 Noncompliance and Program reporting by the Director, This section DOES NOT 

reference a permit compliance tracking status start date. This data element is required to properly help 

identify whether a facility should be tracked for 

permit compliance. EPA included this data element 

to provide consistency across state programs. EPA 

has required the collection and submission of 

these data to EPA since 1985 (this data element is 

part of the WENDB list of data elements).

52 46087 RNC Status Quarter The quarter of the permit RNC status 123.45 123.45 Noncompliance and Program reporting by the Director, (d)1., This section DOES 

provide a Quarterly schedule for "major" permittees. No response necessary.

53 46087 RNC Status Year The year of the permit RNC status 123.45 123.45 Noncompliance and Program reporting by the Director, (d)2., This section DOES 

provide the period for annual reports. No response necessary.

54 46087 RNC Status (Manual) The status of reportable noncompliance as it was entered 

by the user before the official Quarterly Noncompliance 

Report (QNCR) or NPDES Noncompliance Report (NNCR) 

for the RNC quarter for the permit.

123.45 123.45 Noncompliance and Program reporting by the Director, This section DOES NOT 

reference the status of reportable noncompliance as it was entered by the user before 

the official Quarterly Noncompliance Report (QNCR), or NPDES Noncompliance Report 

(NNCR) for the RNC quarter for the permit.

This data element is required to properly identify 

any manual changs to RNC status. EPA included 

this data element to provide consistency across 

state programs. 

55 46087 Associated NPDES 

ID Numbers

If applicable, the unique identifier for a NPDES Permit that 

is related to another NPDES Permit or other NPDES ID 

number. For example, this data element could be used to 

identify the receiving POTW's permit number for an 

industrial user, the recipient POTW's permit number for a 

satellite collection system, municipalities covered under the 

same MS4 permit, etc.

CWA 301(d), 304(b), and 304(m) CWA 301(d), references that effluent limitations for pollutants shall be reviewed at least 

every 5 years and revised, if appropriate. It DOES NOT reference the associated 

NPDES numbers.

 

CWA 304(b), references publishing regulations (and guidelines) for the purposes of 

adopting or revising effluent limitations, and at least annually, thereafter, revising, if 

appropriate, such regulations. It DOES NOT reference the associated NPDES numbers.

CWA 304(m), references establishing a schedule for the review and revision of 

promulgated effluent guidelines and categories. It DOES NOT reference the associated 

NPDES guidelines. 

This data element is required to properly identify 

the facility and uses these data for its review and 

revisions of technology-based limitations and 

standards. EPA has required the collection and 

submission of these data to EPA since 1985 (this 

data element is part of the WENDB list of data 

elements).

56 46087 SIC Codes The four-digit Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) 

code/description that represents the economic activity of 

the permitted facility.

122.21/CWA 301(d), 304(b), and 304(m) 122.21 Application for a Permit, This section DOES reference SIC codes for all 

applicants for NPDES permits, other than POTWs and other TWTDS, in subsection (f)3.; 

however, this section DOES NOT reference SIC codes for POTWs.

CWA 301(d), references that effluent limitations for pollutants shall be reviewed at least 

every 5 years and revised, if appropriate. It DOES NOT reference the SIC codes.

CWA 304(b), references publishing regulations (and guidelines) for the purposes of 

adopting or revising effluent limitations, and at least annually, thereafter, revising, if 

appropriate, such regulations. It DOES NOT reference the SIC codes.

CWA 304(m), references establishing a schedule for the review and revision of 

promulgated effluent guidelines and categories. It DOES NOT reference the SIC codes. 

This data element is required to properly identify 

the facility and uses these data for its review and 

revisions of technology-based limitations and 

standards. EPA has required the collection and 

submission of these data to EPA since 1985 (this 

data element is part of the WENDB list of data 

elements).

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57 46087 NAICS Codes The six-digit North American Industry Classification System 

(NAICS) code/description that represents the economic 

activity of the permitted facility.

Agency Data Standard to replace SIC Codes/CWA 

301(d), 304(b), and 304(m)

CWA 301(d), references that effluent limitations for pollutants shall be reviewed at least 

every 5 years and revised, if appropriate. It DOES NOT reference the NAICS codes.

CWA 304(b), references publishing regulations (and guidelines) for the purposes of 

adopting or revising effluent limitations, and at least annually, thereafter, revising, if 

appropriate, such regulations. It DOES NOT reference the NAICS codes.

CWA 304(m), references establishing a schedule for the review and revision of 

promulgated effluent guidelines and categories. It DOES NOT reference the NAICS 

codes.

This data element is required to properly identify 

the facility and uses these data for its review and 

revisions of technology-based limitations and 

standards. EPA will allow users to use SIC or 

NAICS codes and has updated the data 

descriptions in Appendix A. has required the 

collection and submission of these data to EPA 

since 1985 (this data element is part of the 

WENDB list of data elements).

58 46087 Permittee Street 

Address

The address that describes the physical location of the 

permit holder.

122.21 122.21 Application for a Permit, (j)1(ii), Applicant Information , This section DOES 

reference the mailing address of the applicant. No response necessary.

59 46087 Permittee 

Organization Formal 

The legal, formal name of the organization that holds the 

permit.

122.21 122.21 Application for a Permit, (j)1(ii), Applicant Information , This section DOES 

reference the name of the applicant. No response necessary.

60 46088 Permittee Zip Code The combination of the 5-digit ZIP code and the 4-digit 

extension (if available) that represents the geographic 

segment that is a sub unit of the ZIP code assigned by the 

US Postal Service to a geographic location for the permit 

holder.

122.21 122.21 Application for a Permit, (j)1(ii), Applicant Information , This section DOES 

reference the mailing address of the applicant, although not specifically the Zip Code. 

No response necessary.

61 46088 Permittee City The name of the city, town, or village where the mail is 

delivered for the permit holder.

122.21 122.21 Application for a Permit, (j)1(ii), Applicant Information , This section DOES 

reference the mailing address of the applicant, although not specifically the permittee 

city. 

No response necessary.

62 46088 Permittee State The USPS abbreviation that represents the state or state 

equivalent for the U.S. for the permit holder.

122.21 122.21 Application for a Permit, (j)1(ii), Applicant Information , This section DOES 

reference the mailing address of the applicant, although not specifically the permittee 

state. 

No response necessary.

63 46088 Application Design 

Flow (MGD)

The flow that a permitted feature was designated to 

accommodate, in MGD.

122.21/CWA 301(d), 304(b), and 304(m) 122.21 Application for a Permit, This section DOES NOT reference the flow that a 

permitted feature was designated to accommodate, in MGD.

CWA 301(d), references that effluent limitations for pollutants shall be reviewed at least 

every 5 years and revised, if appropriate. It DOES NOT reference the application 

design flow.

CWA 304(b), references publishing regulations (and guidelines) for the purposes of 

adopting or revising effluent limitations, and at least annually, thereafter, revising, if 

appropriate, such regulations. It DOES NOT reference the application design flow.

CWA 304(m), references establishing a schedule for the review and revision of 

promulgated effluent guidelines and categories. It DOES NOT reference the application 

design flow.

This data element is required to properly identify 

the facility flow and uses these data for its review 

and revisions of technology-based limitations and 

standards.

64 46088 Application Actual 

Average Flow (MGD)

The flow that a permitted feature actually had at the time of 

application, in MGD.

122.21/CWA 301(d), 304(b), and 304(m) 122.21 Application for a Permit, This section DOES NOT reference the flow that a 

permitted feature actually had at the time of application, in MGD. 

CWA 301(d), references that effluent limitations for pollutants shall be reviewed at least 

every 5 years and revised, if appropriate. It DOES NOT reference the application actual 

average flow. 

CWA 304(b), references publishing regulations (and guidelines) for the purposes of 

adopting or revising effluent limitations, and at least annually, thereafter, revising, if 

appropriate, such regulations. It DOES NOT reference the application actual average 

flow.

CWA 304(m), references establishing a schedule for the review and revision of 

promulgated effluent guidelines and categories. It DOES NOT reference the application 

actual average flow.

This data element is required to properly identify 

the facility flow and uses these data for its review 

and revisions of technology-based limitations and 

standards.

65 46088 Permitted Feature ID The identifier assigned for each location at which 

conditions are being applied.

122.21/CWA 301(d), 304(b), and 304(m) 122.21 Application for a Permit, This section DOES NOT reference a permitted feature 

ID.

CWA 301(d), references that effluent limitations for pollutants shall be reviewed at least 

every 5 years and revised, if appropriate. It DOES NOT reference the permitted feature 

ID. 

CWA 304(b), references publishing regulations (and guidelines) for the purposes of 

adopting or revising effluent limitations, and at least annually, thereafter, revising, if 

appropriate, such regulations. It DOES NOT reference the permitted feature ID.

CWA 304(m), references establishing a schedule for the review and revision of 

promulgated effluent guidelines and categories. It DOES NOT reference the permitted 

feature ID. 

This data element is required to properly identify 

the effective permit limits and standards for EPA's 

review and revisions of technology-based 

limitations and standards. EPA has required the 

collection and submission of these data to EPA 

since 1985 (this data element is part of the 

WENDB list of data elements). This data element 

is also on Application Form 1 (EPA Form 3510-1 ), 

which is an OMB approved form.

PERMITTED FEATURE

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66 46088 Type The code/description indicating the type of permitted 

feature (e.g., External Outfall, Sum, Intake Structure).

122.21/CWA 301(d), 304(b), 304(m), and 316(b) 122.21 Application for a Permit, This section DOES NOT reference the type of permitted 

feature (e.g., External Outfall, Sum, Intake Structure). 

CWA 301(d), references that effluent limitations for pollutants shall be reviewed at least 

every 5 years and revised, if appropriate. It DOES NOT reference the type of permitted 

feature. 

CWA 304(b), references publishing regulations (and guidelines) for the purposes of 

adopting or revising effluent limitations, and at least annually, thereafter, revising, if 

appropriate, such regulations. It DOES NOT reference the type of permitted feature.

CWA 304(m), references establishing a schedule for the review and revision of 

promulgated effluent guidelines and categories. It DOES NOT reference the type of 

permitted feature. 

CWA 316(b), specifies that the location, design, construction, and capacity of "cooling 

water intake structures" reflect the best technology available for minimizing adverse 

environmental impact. It DOES reference intake structures. 

This data element is required to properly identify 

the effective permit limits and standards for EPA's 

review and revisions of technology-based 

limitations and standards. EPA has required the 

collection and submission of these data to EPA 

since 1985 (this data element is part of the 

WENDB list of data elements). This data element 

is also on Application Form 1 (EPA Form 3510-1 ), 

which is an OMB approved form.

67 46088 Receiving Waterbody 

Name for Permitted 

Feature

The name of the waterbody that is or will likely receive the 

discharge from each permitted feature.

122.21 122.21 Application for a Permit, (j)3(ii) Description of Receiving Waters , DOES 

reference the name of the waterbody that is or will likely receive the discharge from each 

permitted feature. 

No response necessary.

68 46088 Permitted Feature 

Longitude

The measure of the angular distance on a meridian east or 

west of the prime meridian for the permitted feature. 

Entered in either Decimal Degrees or in Degrees Minutes 

Seconds; stored in decimal degrees and in accordance 

with Environmental Data Standards Council, 

Latitude/Longitude Data Standard, Standard No. : 

EX000017.2, January 6, 2006. 

122.21/CWA 301(d), 304(b), and 304(m) 122.21 Application for a Permit, This section DOES NOT make any reference to the 

permitted feature longitude. 

CWA 301(d), references that effluent limitations for pollutants shall be reviewed at least 

every 5 years and revised, if appropriate. It DOES NOT reference the permitted feature 

longitude.

CWA 304(b), references publishing regulations (and guidelines) for the purposes of 

adopting or revising effluent limitations, and at least annually, thereafter, revising, if 

appropriate, such regulations. It DOES NOT reference the permitted feature longitude.

CWA 304(m), references establishing a schedule for the review and revision of 

promulgated effluent guidelines and categories. It DOES NOT reference the permitted 

feature longitude. 

This data element is required to properly identify 

the location of a permitted discharge for EPA's 

review and revisions of technology-based 

limitations and standards. EPA has required the 

collection and submission of these data to EPA 

since 1985 (this data element is part of the 

WENDB list of data elements).

69 46088 Permitted Feature 

Latitude

The measure of the angular distance on a meridian north 

or south of the equator for the permitted feature. Entered 

in either Decimal Degrees or in Degrees Minutes Seconds; 

stored in decimal degrees and in accordance with 

Environmental Data Standards Council, Latitude/Longitude 

data Standard, Standard No. : EX000017.2, January 6, 

2006.

122.21/CWA 301(d), 304(b), and 304(m) 122.21 Application for a Permit, This section DOES NOT make any reference to the 

permitted feature latitude. 

CWA 301(d), references that effluent limitations for pollutants shall be reviewed at least 

every 5 years and revised, if appropriate. It DOES NOT reference the permitted feature 

latitude. 

CWA 304(b), references publishing regulations (and guidelines) for the purposes of 

adopting or revising effluent limitations, and at least annually, thereafter, revising, if 

appropriate, such regulations. It DOES NOT reference the permitted feature latitude.

CWA 304(m), references establishing a schedule for the review and revision of 

promulgated effluent guidelines and categories. It DOES NOT reference the permitted 

feature latitude.

This data element is required to properly identify 

the location of a permitted discharge for EPA's 

review and revisions of technology-based 

limitations and standards. EPA has required the 

collection and submission of these data to EPA 

since 1985 (this data element is part of the 

WENDB list of data elements).

70 46088 Permitted Feature 

Source Map Scale 

Number

The number that represents the proportional distance on 

the ground for one unit of measure on the map or photo for 

the permitted feature. These data are provided in 

accordance with Environmental Data Standards Council, 

Latitude/Longitude data Standard, Standard No. : 

EX000017.2, January 6, 2006.

EPA National Geospatial Data Policy - CIO Policy 

Transmittal 05-002

NOT RULE REQUIRED

This data element is consistent with EPA's 

National Geospatial Data Policy – CIO Policy 

Transmittal 05-002.

71 46089 Permitted Feature 

Horizontal Accuracy 

Measure

The measure of the accuracy (in meters) of the permitted 

feature's latitude and longitude coordinates. These data 

are provided in accordance with the Environmental Data 

Standards Council, Latitude/Longitude data Standard, 

Standard No. : EX000017.2, January 6, 2006.

EPA National Geospatial Data Policy - CIO Policy 

Transmittal 05-002/CWA 301(d), 304(b), and 304(m)

CWA 301(d), references that effluent limitations for pollutants shall be reviewed at least 

every 5 years and revised, if appropriate. It DOES NOT reference the permitted feature 

horizontal accuracy measure.

 

CWA 304(b), references publishing regulations (and guidelines) for the purposes of 

adopting or revising effluent limitations, and at least annually, thereafter, revising, if 

appropriate, such regulations. IIt DOES NOT reference the permitted feature horizontal 

accuracy measure.

CWA 304(m), references establishing a schedule for the review and revision of 

promulgated effluent guidelines and categories. It DOES NOT reference the permitted 

feature horizontal accuracy measure.

This data element is consistent with EPA's 

National Geospatial Data Policy – CIO Policy 

Transmittal 05-002.

72 46089 Permitted Feature 

Horizontal Collection 

Method

The text that describes the method used to determine the 

latitude and longitude coordinates for the permitted feature. 

These data are provided in accordance with the 

Environmental Data Standards Council, Latitude/Longitude 

data Standard, Standard No. : EX000017.2, January 6, 

2006.

EPA National Geospatial Data Policy - CIO Policy 

Transmittal 05-002

NOT RULE REQUIRED

This data element is consistent with EPA's 

National Geospatial Data Policy – CIO Policy 

Transmittal 05-002.

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73 46089 Permitted Feature 

Horizontal Reference 

Datum

The code/description that represents the reference datum 

used in determining latitude and longitude coordinates for 

the permitted feature. These data are provided in 

accordance with the Environmental Data Standards 

Council, Latitude/Longitude data Standard, Standard No. : 

EX000017.2, January 6, 2006.

EPA National Geospatial Data Policy - CIO Policy 

Transmittal 05-002

NOT RULE REQUIRED

This data element is consistent with EPA's 

National Geospatial Data Policy – CIO Policy 

Transmittal 05-002.

74 46089 Permitted Feature 

Reference Point

The code/description for the place for which geographic 

coordinates were established. These data are provided in 

accordance with the Environmental Data Standards 

Council, Latitude/Longitude data Standard, Standard No. : 

EX000017.2, January 6, 2006.

EPA National Geospatial Data Policy - CIO Policy 

Transmittal 05-002

NOT RULE REQUIRED

This data element is consistent with EPA's 

National Geospatial Data Policy – CIO Policy 

Transmittal 05-002.

75 46095 Complete and 

Implement a LongTerm CSO Control 

Plan

All Phase II and post-Phase II combined sewer system 

NPDES permittees are required to complete and 

implement a long-term CSO control plan as described in 

EPA's Combined Sewer Overflow (CSO) Control Policy (19 

April 1994: 59 FEDERAL REGISTER 18688-18698). This 

data element identifies whether the permit requires the 

permit holder to complete and implement a long-term CSO 

control plan and whether the permit holder is in compliance 

with this permit language.

CWA 402(q)(1) CWA 402(q)(1) references the Combined Sewer Overflow (CSO) Control Policy. The 

Combined Sewer Overflow (CSO) Control Policy DOES identify whether the permit 

requires the permit holder to complete and implement a long-term CSO control plan and 

whether the permit holder is in compliance with this permit language.

No response necessary.

76 46095 Nine Minimum CSO 

Controls Developed

All combined sewer system NPDES permittees are 

required to implement the nine minmum controls outlined in 

EPA's Combined Sewer Overflow (CSO) Control Policy (19 

April 1994: 59 FEDERAL REGISTER 18688-18698). This 

data element identifies whether the permit holder 

developed the nine minimum controls in compliance with 

permit language. 

CWA 402(q)(1) CWA 402(q)(1) references the Combined Sewer Overflow (CSO) Control Policy. The 

Combined Sewer Overflow (CSO) Control Policy DOES NOT identify whether the 

permit holder "developed" the nine minimum controls in compliance with permit 

language. 

EPA disagrees with the commenter as the CSO 

Control Policy does require permitting authorities to 

develop "BAT/BCT,

which at a minimum includes the nine minimum 

controls." See 75 FR 18696.

77 46095 Nine Minimum CSO 

Controls Implemented

All combined sewer system NPDES permittees are 

required to implement the nine minmum controls outlined in 

EPA's Combined Sewer Overflow (CSO) Control Policy (19 

April 1994: 59 FEDERAL REGISTER 18688-18698). This 

data element identifies whether the permit holder 

implemented the nine minimum controls in compliance with 

permit language.

CWA 402(q)(1) CWA 402(q)(1) references the Combined Sewer Overflow (CSO) Control Policy. The 

Combined Sewer Overflow (CSO) Control Policy DOES identify whether the permit 

holder implemented the nine minimum controls in compliance with permit language. 

No response necessary.

78 46095 Enforcement 

Mechanism for the 

LTCP

All Phase II and post-Phase II combined sewer system 

NPDES permittees are required to complete and 

implement a long-term CSO control plan as described in 

EPA's Combined Sewer Overflow (CSO) Control Policy (19 

April 1994: 59 FEDERAL REGISTER 18688-18698). This 

data element identifies the type of enforcement mechanism 

used to require the development and implementation of a 

LTCP.

CWA 402(q)(1) CWA 402(q)(1) references the Combined Sewer Overflow (CSO) Control Policy. The 

Combined Sewer Overflow (CSO) Control Policy DOES identify the types of 

enforcement mechanisms used to require the development and implementation of a 

LTCP. No response necessary.

79 46095 LTCP Submitted All Phase II and post-Phase II combined sewer system 

NPDES permittees are required to complete and 

implement a long-term CSO control plan as described in 

EPA's Combined Sewer Overflow (CSO) Control Policy (19 

April 1994: 59 FEDERAL REGISTER 18688-18698). This 

data element identifies whether the permit holder submitted 

the LTCP for approval by the permitting authority.

CWA 402(q)(1) CWA 402(q)(1) references the Combined Sewer Overflow (CSO) Control Policy. The 

Combined Sewer Overflow (CSO) Control Policy DOES identify that CSO permittees 

develop and submit their LTCP as soon as practicable, but generally within two years 

after the date of the NPDES permit provision. No response necessary.

80 46095 LTCP Approved All Phase II and post-Phase II combined sewer system 

NPDES permittees are required to complete and 

implement a long-term CSO control plan as described in 

EPA's Combined Sewer Overflow (CSO) Control Policy (19 

April 1994: 59 FEDERAL REGISTER 18688-18698). This 

data element identifies whether the LTCP submitted by the 

permit holder was approved by the permitting authority.

CWA 402(q)(1) CWA 402(q)(1) references the Combined Sewer Overflow (CSO) Control Policy. The 

Combined Sewer Overflow (CSO) Control Policy DOES identify that once the 

permittee's LTCP has been submitted and approved by the permitting authority, the 

permittee is responsible to implement the plan as soon as practicable. No response necessary.

81 46095 LTCP Approval Date All Phase II and post-Phase II combined sewer system 

NPDES permittees are required to complete and 

implement a long-term CSO control plan as described in 

EPA's Combined Sewer Overflow (CSO) Control Policy (19 

April 1994: 59 FEDERAL REGISTER 18688-18698). This 

data element identifies the date when the permitting 

authority approved the LTCP. The date data must be 

provided in CCYY-MM-DD format where CC is the century, 

YY is the year, MM is the month and DD is the day.

CWA 402(q)(1) CWA 402(q)(1) references the Combined Sewer Overflow (CSO) Control Policy. The 

Combined Sewer Overflow (CSO) Control Policy DOES identify that once the 

permittee's LTCP has been submitted and approved by the permitting authority, the 

permittee is responsible to implement the plan as soon as practicable. 

No response necessary.

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82 46096 Actual Date 

Completed LTCP and 

CSO Controls

All Phase II and post-Phase II combined sewer system 

NPDES permittees are required to complete and 

implement a long-term CSO control plan as described in 

EPA's Combined Sewer Overflow (CSO) Control Policy (19 

April 1994: 59 FEDERAL REGISTER 18688-18698). This 

data element identifies the date by which the permit holder 

completed all required LTCP and CSO controls. The date 

data must be provided in CCYY-MM-DD format where CC 

is the century, YY is the year, MM is the month and DD is 

the day.

CWA 402(q)(1) CWA 402(q)(1) references the Combined Sewer Overflow (CSO) Control Policy. The 

Combined Sewer Overflow (CSO) Control Policy DOES identify that the timetable for 

completion of the LTCP be established on a case-by-case basis to account for site 

specific factors which may influence the complexity of the planning process. 

No response necessary.

83 46096 Enforceable Schedule 

to Complete LTCP 

and CSO Controls

All Phase II and post-Phase II combined sewer system 

NPDES permittees are required to complete and 

implement a long-term CSO control plan as described in 

EPA's Combined Sewer Overflow (CSO) Control Policy (19 

April 1994: 59 FEDERAL REGISTER 18688-18698). This 

data element identifies whether the permit holder is on an 

enforceable schedule to complete all required LTCP and 

CSO controls.

CWA 402(q)(1) CWA 402(q)(1) references the Combined Sewer Overflow (CSO) Control Policy. The 

Combined Sewer Overflow (CSO) Control Policy DOES identify that the permitting 

authority include in an appropriate enforceable mechanism, requirements for 

implementation of the LTCP, including conditions fotr water quality monitoring and 

operation and maintenance. No response necessary.

84 46096 Other CSO Control 

Measures with 

Compliance Schedule

This data element identifies whether the permit holder has 

other CSO control measures specified in a compliance 

schedule, beyond those identified in the nine minimum 

controls, LTCP, or a plan for sewer system separation. 

CWA 402(q)(1) CWA 402(q)(1) references the Combined Sewer Overflow (CSO) Control Policy. The 

Combined Sewer Overflow (CSO) Control Policy DOES NOT identify whether the permit 

holder has other CSO control measures specified in a compliance schedule, beyond 

those identified in the nine minimum controls, LTCP, or a plan for sewer system 

separation. 

This data element provides states with additional 

flexibility to fully document all the measures they 

are using in each NPDES permit to control CSOs. 

85 46096 Approved PostConstruction 

Compliance 

Monitoring Program

This data element indicates whether the permit holder is 

currently operating under an approved post-construction 

compliance monitoring program.

CWA 402(q)(1) CWA 402(q)(1) references the Combined Sewer Overflow (CSO) Control Policy. The 

Combined Sewer Overflow (CSO) Control Policy DOES require a Post-Construction 

Compliance Monitoring Program as part of its LTCP that must be approved by the 

NPDES authority prior to implementation.

No response necessary.

86 46102 Sewer Overflow 

Longitude

This data element is required for sewer overflow 

inspections without a permitted feature identifier. The 

measure of the angular distance on a meridian east or west 

of the prime meridian for the sewer overflow. Entered in 

either decimal degrees or in degrees minutes seconds; 

stored in decimal degrees. This data element will enable 

users to compare this inspection to a sewer overflow 

incident report. These data are provided in accordance 

with Environmental Data Standards Council, 

Latitude/Longitude Data Standard, Standard No. : 

EX000017.2, January 6, 2006. 

123.26 123.26 Requirements for Compliance Evaluation Programs, This section DOES provide 

for investigating information obtained regarding violations of applicable program and 

permit requirements, as well as providing for inspection procedures to determine, 

independent of information supplied by permittees, compliance or non-compliance with 

applicable program requirements. However, this section DOES NOT reference specific 

language pertaining to Sewer Overflow Longitude. 

This data element is necessary to properly identfy 

the location of the sewer overflow associatd with 

the inspection.

87 46102 Sewer Overflow 

Latitude

This data element is required for sewer overflow 

inspections without a permitted feature identifier. The 

measure of the angular distance on a meridian north or 

south of the equator for the sewer overflow. Entered in 

either decimal degrees or in degrees minutes seconds; 

stored in decimal degrees. This data element will enable 

users to compare this inspection to a sewer overflow 

incident report. These data are provided in accordance 

with Environmental Data Standards Council, 

Latitude/Longitude Data Standard, Standard No. : 

EX000017.2, January 6, 2006. 

123.26 123.26 Requirements for Compliance Evaluation Programs, This section DOES provide 

for investigating information obtained regarding violations of applicable program and 

permit requirements, as well as providing for inspection procedures to determine, 

independent of information supplied by permittees, compliance or non-compliance with 

applicable program requirements. However, this section DOES NOT reference specific 

language pertaining to Sewer Overflow Latitude. 

This data element is necessary to properly identfy 

the location of the sewer overflow associatd with 

the inspection.

88 46102 Type of Sewer 

Overflow

A code identifying the type of sewer overflow (including 

CSO, SSO, Bypass, Other Discharge from the Collection 

System or Treatment Works).

123.26 123.26 Requirements for Compliance Evaluation Programs, This section DOES provide 

for investigating information obtained regarding violations of applicable program and 

permit requirements, as well as providing for inspection procedures to determine, 

independent of information supplied by permittees, compliance or non-compliance with 

applicable program requirements. However, this section DOES NOT reference specific 

language pertaining to the type of sewer overflow. 

This data element is necessary to properly identfy 

the type of sewer overflow associatd with the 

inspection.

89 46102 Sewer Overflow 

Cause

The likely cause of the overflow event (e.g., broken pipe, 

fats/oil/grease, mechanical failure, pump station electrical 

failure, etc.).

123.26 123.26 Requirements for Compliance Evaluation Programs, This section DOES provide 

for investigating information obtained regarding violations of applicable program and 

permit requirements, as well as providing for inspection procedures to determine, 

independent of information supplied by permittees, compliance or non-compliance with 

applicable program requirements. However, this section DOES NOT reference specific 

language pertaining to the likely cause of an overflow event. 

This data element is necessary to properly cause 

of the sewer overflow associatd with the 

inspection.

90 46102 Duration of Sewer 

Overflow Event 

(hours)

Duration of the sewer overflow event (in hours). If the 

discharge has not been corrected, the best professional 

judgement from the compliance inspector of the time the 

sewer overflow is expected to continue. 

123.26 123.26 Requirements for Compliance Evaluation Programs, This section DOES provide 

for investigating information obtained regarding violations of applicable program and 

permit requirements, as well as providing for inspection procedures to determine, 

independent of information supplied by permittees, compliance or non-compliance with 

applicable program requirements. However, this section DOES NOT reference specific 

language pertaining to the duration of a sewer overflow event.

This data element is necessary to properly cause 

of the sewer overflow associatd with the 

inspection.

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91 46102 Sewer Overflow 

Discharge Volume

Best professional judgement from the compliance 

inspector on the estimated number of gallons of sewer 

overflow.

123.26 123.26 Requirements for Compliance Evaluation Programs, This section DOES provide 

for investigating information obtained regarding violations of applicable program and 

permit requirements, as well as providing for inspection procedures to determine, 

independent of information supplied by permittees, compliance or non-compliance with 

applicable program requirements. However, this section DOES NOT reference specific 

language pertaining to a sewer overflow discharge volume.

This data element is necessary to estimate the 

volume of the sewer overflow associatd with the 

inspection.

92 46102 Failure to Submit 

Sewer Overflow 

Incident Report

This data element would indicate whether the POTW has 

failed to provide 24-hr. notification of sewer overflows or 

failed to submit sewer overflow incident follow-up reports 

within the required five days.

122.41(I)(6) and (7) 122.41 Conditions applicable to all permits, (I)(6) Twenty-four Hour Reporting , This 

section DOES requires the permittee to report any noncompliance which may endanger 

health or the environment orally within 24 hours from the time the permittee becomes 

aware of the circumstances, and provide a written report within 5 days of the time the 

permittee becomes aware of the circumstances.

122.41 Conditions applicable to all permits, (I)(7) Other Noncompliance , This section 

requires the permittee to report all other instances of noncompliance not reported under 

(I)(6) described above, (I)(1) Planned Changes , (I)(4) Monitoring Reports , and (I)(5) 

Compliance Schedules, at the time monitoring reports are submitted. This section is 

NOT APPLICABLE to provide a 24-hr notification and to submit a wriiten report within 

the required 5 days.

No response necessary.

93 46112 Sewer Overflow 

Longitude (Sewer 

Overflow Event 

Report)

This data element is required for sewer overflows that do 

not have a permitted feature identifier, which is reported on 

the NPDES permit application or Notice of Intent for 

NPDES permit coverage. The measure of the angular 

distance on a meridian east or west of the prime meridian 

for the sewer overflow. Entered in either Decimal Degrees 

or in Degrees Minutes Seconds; stored in decimal degrees. 

These data are provided in accordance with Environmental 

Data Standards Council, Latitude/Longitude Data 

Standard, Standard No. : EX000017.2, January 6, 2006. 

122.41(I)(6) and (7) 122.41 Conditions applicable to all permits, (I)(6) Twenty-four Hour Reporting , This 

section DOES NOT require the permittee to report the Sewer Overflow Longitude for 

sewer overflows. 

122.41 Conditions applicable to all permits, (I)(7) Other Noncompliance , This section 

DOES NOT require the permittee to report the Sewer Overflow Longitude for sewer 

overflows.

EPA is clarifying with Appendix A that this data 

element is part of the "description of the 

noncompliance" as per 40 CFR 122.41(l)(6) and 

(7). EPA notes that (l)(7) states: "The reports shall 

contain the information listed in paragraph (l)(6) of 

this section." This means that the information that 

must be submitted on a 5-day written report should 

also be included in a (l)(7) report.

94 46112 Sewer Overflow 

Latitude (Sewer 

Overflow Event 

Report)

This data element is required for sewer overflows that do 

not have a permitted feature identifier, which is reported on 

the NPDES permit application or Notice of Intent for 

NPDES permit coverage. The measure of the angular 

distance on a meridian north or south of the equator for the 

sewer overflow. Entered in either Decimal Degrees or in 

Degrees Minutes Seconds; stored in decimal degrees. 

These data are provided in accordance with Environmental 

Data Standards Council, Latitude/Longitude Data 

Standard, Standard No. : EX000017.2, January 6, 2006. 

122.41(I)(6) and (7) 122.41 Conditions applicable to all permits, (I)(6) Twenty-four Hour Reporting , This 

section DOES NOT require the permittee to report the Sewer Overflow Latitude for sewer 

overflows. 

122.41 Conditions applicable to all permits, (I)(7) Other Noncompliance , This section 

DOES NOT require the permittee to report the Sewer Overflow Latitude for sewer 

overflows.

EPA is clarifying with Appendix A that this data 

element is part of the "description of the 

noncompliance" as per 40 CFR 122.41(l)(6) and 

(7). EPA notes that (l)(7) states: "The reports shall 

contain the information listed in paragraph (l)(6) of 

this section." This means that the information that 

must be submitted on a 5-day written report should 

also be included in a (l)(7) report.

95 46112 Type of Sewer 

Overflow (Sewer 

Overflow Event 

Report)

A code identifying the type of sewer overflow (including 

CSO, SSO, Bypass, Other Discharge from the Collection 

System or Treatment Works).

122.41(I)(6) and (7) 122.41 Conditions applicable to all permits, (I)(6) Twenty-four Hour Reporting , This 

section DOES require the permittee to report the type of sewer overflow noncompliance 

(SSO, Bypass, etc.,). 

122.41 Conditions applicable to all permits, (I)(7) Other Noncompliance, This section is 

NOT APPLICABLE to report the type of sewer overflow noncompliance.

EPA is clarifying with Appendix A that this data 

element is part of the "description of the 

noncompliance" as per 40 CFR 122.41(l)(6) and 

(7). EPA notes that (l)(7) states: "The reports shall 

contain the information listed in paragraph (l)(6) of 

this section." This means that the information that 

must be submitted on a 5-day written report should 

also be included in a (l)(7) report.

96 46112 Sewer Overflow 

Cause

The likely cause of the overflow event (e.g., broken pipe, 

fats/oil/grease, mechanical failure, pump station electrical 

failure, inadequate sewer system capacity, etc.).

122.41(I)(6) and (7) 122.41 Conditions applicable to all permits, (I)(6) Twenty-four Hour Reporting , This 

section DOES require the permittee to report the likely cause of the sewer overflow. 

122.41 Conditions applicable to all permits, (I)(7) Other Noncompliance , This section is 

NOT APPLICABLE to report the likely cause of the sewer overflow.

EPA's existing regulations [40 CFR 122.41(l)(6) 

and (7)] call for a description of the cause of the 

non-compliance to be included on the 5-day written 

report. EPA notes that (l)(7) states: "The reports 

shall contain the information listed in paragraph 

(l)(6) of this section." This means that the 

information that must be submitted on a 5-day 

written report should also be included in a (l)(7) 

report.

97 46112 Date of Sewer 

Overflow Discovery 

(Sewer Overflow 

Event Report)

Date when the sewer overflow is discovered by EPA or the 

delegated NPDES program authority, the permitted facility, 

or when the sewer overflow is reported by the public to the 

permitted facility. The date data must be provided in CCYYMM-DD format where CC is the century, YY is the year, MM 

is the month and DD is the day.

122.41(I)(6) and (7) 122.41 Conditions applicable to all permits, (I)(6) Twenty-four Hour Reporting , This 

section DOES require the permittee to report the exact dates and times of sewer 

overflow. 

122.41 Conditions applicable to all permits, (I)(7) Other Noncompliance , This section is 

NOT APPLICABLE to report the the exact dates and times of sewer overflow.

EPA's existing regulations [40 CFR 122.41(l)(6) 

and (7)] requires the dates of non-compliance to be 

included on the 5-day written report. EPA notes 

that (l)(7) states: "The reports shall contain the 

information listed in paragraph (l)(6) of this 

section." This means that the information that must 

be submitted on a 5-day written report should also 

be included in a (l)(7) report.

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98 46112 Duration of Sewer 

Overflow Event 

(hours) (Sewer 

Overflow Event 

Report)

Duration of the sewer overflow event (in hours). If the 

discharge has not been corrected, the best professional 

judgement from the permitted facilityof the time the sewer 

overflow is expected to continue. 

122.41(I)(6) and (7) 122.41 Conditions applicable to all permits, (I)(6) Twenty-four Hour Reporting , This 

section DOES require the permittee to report the period of noncompliance. 

122.41 Conditions applicable to all permits, (I)(7) Other Noncompliance , This section is 

NOT APPLICABLE to report the period of noncompliance.

EPA's existing regulations [40 CFR 122.41(l)(6) 

and (7)] requires the dates of non-compliance to be 

included on the 5-day written report. EPA notes 

that (l)(7) states: "The reports shall contain the 

information listed in paragraph (l)(6) of this 

section." This means that the information that must 

be submitted on a 5-day written report should also 

be included in a (l)(7) report.

99 46112 Sewer Overflow 

Discharge Volume 

(Sewer Overflow 

Event Report)

Best professional judgement from the permitted facility on 

the estimated number of gallons of sewer overflow.

122.41(I)(6) and (7) 122.41 Conditions applicable to all permits, (I)(6) Twenty-four Hour Reporting , This 

section DOES require the permittee to provide a description of the noncompliance, 

which would include the volume of a sewer overflow discharge. 

122.41 Conditions applicable to all permits, (I)(7) Other Noncompliance , This section is 

NOT APPLICABLE to report the sewer overflow discharge volume.

EPA is clarifying with Appendix A that this data 

element is part of the "description of the 

noncompliance" as per 40 CFR 122.41(l)(6) and 

(7). EPA notes that (l)(7) states: "The reports shall 

contain the information listed in paragraph (l)(6) of 

this section." This means that the information that 

must be submitted on a 5-day written report should 

also be included in a (l)(7) report.

100 46112 Receiving Waterbody 

Name for Permitted 

Feature (Sewer 

Overflow Event 

Report)

This data element is required for sewer overflow 

inspections without a permitted feature identifier. Best 

professional judgement from the permitted facility of the 

name of the waterbody that is or will likely receive the 

discharge from each sewer overflow.

122.41(I)(6) and (7) 122.41 Conditions applicable to all permits, (I)(6) Twenty-four Hour Reporting , This 

section DOES require the permittee to provide a description of the noncompliance, 

which would include the name of the waterbody that is or will likely receive the discharge 

from a sewer overflow. 

122.41 Conditions applicable to all permits, (I)(7) Other Noncompliance , This section is 

NOT APPLICABLE to report the receiving waterbody for a sewer overflow event.

EPA is clarifying with Appendix A that this data 

element is part of the "description of the 

noncompliance" as per 40 CFR 122.41(l)(6) and 

(7). EPA notes that (l)(7) states: "The reports shall 

contain the information listed in paragraph (l)(6) of 

this section." This means that the information that 

must be submitted on a 5-day written report should 

also be included in a (l)(7) report.

101 46112 Dry or Wet Weather 

Occurrence for Sewer 

Overflow

Best professional judgement from the permitted facility on 

whether the sewer overflow event occurred during dry or 

wet weather.

122.41(I)(6) and (7) 122.41 Conditions applicable to all permits, (I)(6) Twenty-four Hour Reporting , This 

section DOES require the permittee to provide a description of the noncompliance, 

which would include whether the sewer overflow represented a wet or dry weather 

occurrence. 

122.41 Conditions applicable to all permits, (I)(7) Other Noncompliance , This section is 

NOT APPLICABLE to report a wet or dry weather sewer overflow event.

EPA is clarifying with Appendix A that this data 

element is part of the "description of the 

noncompliance" as per 40 CFR 122.41(l)(6) and 

(7). EPA notes that (l)(7) states: "The reports shall 

contain the information listed in paragraph (l)(6) of 

this section." This means that the information that 

must be submitted on a 5-day written report should 

also be included in a (l)(7) report.

102 46112 Corrective Actions 

Taken or Planned for 

Sewer Overflows 

(Sewer Overflow 

Event Report)

The unique code/description that describes the steps taken 

or planned to reduce, eliminate, and prevent reoccurrence 

of future sewer overflows.

122.41(I)(6) and (7) 122.41 Conditions applicable to all permits, (I)(6) Twenty-four Hour Reporting , This 

section DOES require the permittee to report the steps taken or planned, to reduce, 

eliminate, and prevent reoccurrence of the noncompliance. 

122.41 Conditions applicable to all permits, (I)(7) Other Noncompliance , This section is 

NOT APPLICABLE to report the steps taken or planned, to reduce, eliminate, and 

prevent reoccurrence of the noncompliance.

EPA's existing regulations [40 CFR 122.41(l)(6) 

and (7)] require the permittee to list the "steps 

taken or planned to reduce, eliminate, and prevent 

reoccurrence of the noncompliances," in the 5-day 

written report. EPA notes that (l)(7) states: "The 

reports shall contain the information listed in 

paragraph (l)(6) of this section." This means that 

the information that must be submitted on a 5-day 

written report should also be included in a (l)(7) 

report.

103 46112 Type of Potential 

Impact of Sewer 

Overflow Event 

(Sewer Overflow 

Event Report)

This describes the type of potential human health or 

environmental impact(s) of the sewer overflow event (e.g., 

beach closure). Under 40 CFR 122.41(I)(6) , "The 

permittee shall report any noncompliance which may 

endanger health or the environment." This data element 

would provide information regarding the nature of such 

potential endangerment. 

122.41(I)(6) and (7) 122.41 Conditions applicable to all permits, (I)(6) Twenty-four Hour Reporting , This 

section DOES require the permittee to report the type of potential impact of a sewer 

overflow event. 

122.41 Conditions applicable to all permits, (I)(7) Other Noncompliance , This section is 

NOT APPLICABLE to report the type of potential impact of a sewer overflow event.

EPA is clarifying with Appendix A that this data 

element is part of the "description of the 

noncompliance" as per 40 CFR 122.41(l)(6) and 

(7). EPA notes that (l)(7) states: "The reports shall 

contain the information listed in paragraph (l)(6) of 

this section." This means that the information that 

must be submitted on a 5-day written report should 

also be included in a (l)(7) report.

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