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EPA/WATER RIN: 2040-AE69 Publication ID: Spring 2007 
Title: Effluent Limitations Guidelines and Standards for Airport Deicing Operations 
Abstract: In EPA’s 2004 Effluent Guidelines Plan, we announced that we would begin development of a regulation to control the pollutants discharged from airport deicing operations. Based on preliminary study and on public comments, discharges from deicing operations have the potential to cause fish kills, algae blooms, and contamination to surface or ground waters. A likely source of pollutants is aircraft deicing fluid (ADF) that is not properly recaptured, re-used, or treated before discharge. Deicing agents typically contain glycols and additives. There is great disparity among airports in terms of wastewater treatment and also in terms of discharge permits. Based on preliminary estimates, airports annually discharge approximately 21 million gallons of ADF. Early estimates of potential reductions from treatment technology and from pollution prevention practices indicate that those discharges could be lowered to 4 million gallons. Effluent guidelines for these operations would apply only to wastewaters that are considered point source discharges. Discharges that are non-point sources would not be subject to any potential effluent guidelines. 
Agency: Environmental Protection Agency(EPA)  Priority: Other Significant 
RIN Status: Previously published in the Unified Agenda Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Long-Term Actions 
Major: Undetermined  Unfunded Mandates: Undetermined 
CFR Citation: Not Yet Determined     (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations.)
Legal Authority: CWA 301    CWA 304    CWA 306    CWA 307    CWA 308    CWA 402    CWA 501   
Legal Deadline:  None
Timetable:
Action Date FR Cite
NPRM  06/00/2008    
Final Action  12/00/2009    
Additional Information: SAN No. 4948; EPA Docket information: OW-2004-0038
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined  Government Levels Affected: Undetermined 
Small Entities Affected: No  Federalism: Undetermined 
Included in the Regulatory Plan: No 
RIN Information URL: www.epa.gov/waterscience/guide/airport  
Agency Contact:
Eric Strassler
Environmental Protection Agency
Water
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Washington, DC 20460
Phone:202 566-1026
Fax:202 566-1053
Email: Strassler.Eric@epamail.epa.gov