These procedures will be noticed for comment at the same time as the rule proposal. The rules will be clarified to state that aquatic habitat is to be protected. New bio-concentration factors would be incorporated, as well as new toxicity data, new cancer potency factors, etc. New toxic criteria will be proposed for acrylonitrile, MTBE, perchlorate, atrozene, and 1-3 dichloropropene. Better bacterial indicators will also be proposed.
Current standards look to fecal coliform.
Sea grass propagation will also be added as a use that will be protected in the coastal bay areas where it occurs. Temporary variances will also be addressed. Final effluent limitations will not be a part of the permit. They will be addressed during future permitting actions. Site-specific standards have also been reviewed.