Storm Water Rule Finalized to Comply with Energy Policy Act
June 8, 2006
The U.S. EPA has finalized revisions to storm
water regulations to advance the comprehensive energy policy
enacted by Congress last year. This action, implementing an
amendment to the Clean Water Act passed in the Energy Policy Act
of 2005, modifies water permitting program regulations to
clarify that uncontaminated storm water discharged from oil and
gas field activities does not require a National Pollutant
Discharge Elimination System permit.
This rule encourages voluntary application of
best management practices for oil and gas field construction
activities to minimize erosion and control sediment to protect
surface water quality during storm events. It also retains the
right of states to regulate these activities under other laws
and authorities.
EPA will work with government, citizens and
industry to promote the importance of storm water management at
oil and gas sites as it implements its rulemaking activities.
This rule is effective June 12, 2006.
Source: EPA June 8, 2006
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