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EPA/WATER RIN: 2040-AE91 Publication ID: Spring 2009 
Title: Effluent Limitations Guidelines and Standards for the Construction and Development Point Source Category 
Abstract: In a November 28, 2008 proposed rulemaking, EPA proposed to establish effluent limitations guidelines (ELGs) and new source performance standards (NSPSs) for the Construction and Development point source category. This rulemaking and its schedule respond to a court order that requires the Agency to publish final regulations by December 1, 2009. The ELGs and NSPSs would control the discharge of pollutants such as sediment, turbidity, nutrients and metals in discharges from construction activities and will be implemented through the issuance of NPDES permits. EPA solicited comments on a range of erosion and sediment control measures and pollution prevention measures. The proposed requirements vary by size of the construction site and by other factors, such as rainfall intensity and clay content of soil. The proposed rule was intended to work in concert with existing state and local programs, adding a technology-based "floor" that establishes minimum requirements that would apply nationally. Once implemented, these new requirements would significantly reduce the amount of sediment, turbidity, and other pollutants discharged from construction sites. 
Agency: Environmental Protection Agency(EPA)  Priority: Economically Significant 
RIN Status: Previously published in the Unified Agenda Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Final Rule Stage 
Major: Yes  Unfunded Mandates: Private Sector 
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 501   
Legal Deadline:
Action Source Description Date
Final  Judicial  FR Publication by 12/1/2009 as per 12/5/2006 Court Order.  12/01/2009 
NPRM  Judicial  FR Publication by 12/1/2008 as per 12/5/2006 Court Order.  12/01/2008 
Timetable:
Action Date FR Cite
NPRM  11/28/2008  73 FR 72561   
NPRM Comment Period End  02/26/2009    
Final Action  12/00/2009    
Additional Information: SAN No. 5119; EPA publication information: NPRM - http://edocket.access.gpo.gov/2008/pdf/E8-27848.pdf; EPA Docket information: EPA-HQ-OW-2008-0465
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No  Government Levels Affected: Federal, Local, State 
Small Entities Affected: Businesses, Governmental Jurisdictions  Federalism: No 
Included in the Regulatory Plan: Yes 
RIN Information URL: http://www.epa.gov/waterscience/guide/construction/  
RIN Data Printed in the FR: No 
Agency Contact:
Jesse Pritts
Environmental Protection Agency
Water
Mail Code 4303T, 1200 Pennsylvania Avenue NW,
Washington, DC 20460
Phone:202 566-1038
Email: pritts.jesse@epa.gov

Janet Goodwin
Environmental Protection Agency
Water
4303T, 1200 Pennsylvania Avenue NW.,
Washington, DC 20460
Phone:202 566-1060
Email: goodwin.janet@epamail.epa.gov