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EPA/WATER RIN: 2040-AE69 Publication ID: Fall 2008 
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 source of these pollutants is aircraft deicing fluid 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. 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: Proposed Rule Stage 
Major: Undetermined  Unfunded Mandates: No 
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 to 308    CWA 402    CWA 501   
Legal Deadline:  None
Timetable:
Action Date FR Cite
NPRM  06/00/2009    
Final Action  06/00/2010    
Additional Information: SAN No. 4948; EPA publication information: Final Action-projected date; EPA Docket information: EPA-HQ-OW-2004-0038
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No  Government Levels Affected: Federal, Local, State 
Small Entities Affected: No  Federalism: No 
Included in the Regulatory Plan: No 
RIN Information URL: www.epa.gov/waterscience/guide/airport  
RIN Data Printed in the FR: No 
Agency Contact:
Eric Strassler
Environmental Protection Agency
Water
4303T,
Washington, DC 20460
Phone:202 566-1026
Fax:202 566-1053
Email: Strassler.Eric@epamail.epa.gov

Brian D'Amico
Environmental Protection Agency
Water
Mail Code 4303T, 1200 Pennsylvania Avenue NW,
Washington, DC 20460
Phone:202 566-1069
Fax:202 566-1053
Email: damico.brian@epa.gov