EPA will use this information to evaluate State requests for full or partial program approval and program modifications. In order to evaluate the adequacy of a State's proposed program, appropriate information must be provided to ensure that proper procedures, regulations, and statutes are in place and consistent with the CWA requirements. Comments must be submitted on or before October 12, 1999. This is a request for extension of a currently approved collection. In addition, as federal statutes and regulations are modified, States must submit program modifications to ensure that their program continues to meet Federal requirements.
States have the option of obtaining a sludge management program.
The State must retain records on the permittees and perform inspections. When EPA issues a permit in an unauthorized State, that State must certify that the permit requirements comply with State water laws. EPA will use this information to evaluate State requests for full or partial program approval and program modifications. In order to evaluate the adequacy of a State's proposed program, appropriate information must be provided to ensure that proper procedures, regulations, and statutes are in place and consistent with the CWA requirements.