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EPA/WATER RIN: 2040-AD02 Publication ID: Fall 2010 
Title: NPDES Permit Requirements for Municipal Sanitary and Combined Sewer Collection Systems, Municipal Satellite Collection Systems, Sanitary Sewer Overflows, and Peak Excess Flow Treatment Facilities 
Abstract: EPA will develop a notice of proposed rulemaking outlining a broad-based regulatory framework for sanitary sewer collection systems under the NPDES program. The Agency is considering proposing standard permit conditions for inclusion in permits for publicly owned treatment works (POTWs) and municipal sanitary sewer collection systems. The standard requirements would address reporting, public notification, and recordkeeping requirements for sanitary sewer overflows (SSOs), capacity assurance, management, operation, and maintenance requirements for municipal sanitary sewer collection systems; and a prohibition on SSOs. The Agency is also considering proposing a regulatory framework for applying NPDES permit conditions, including applicable standard permit conditions, to municipal satellite collection systems. Municipal satellite collection systems are sanitary sewers owned or operated by a municipality that conveys wastewater to a POTW operated by a different municipality. 
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: Undetermined 
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 122.38    40 CFR 122.41    40 CFR 122.42   
Legal Authority: 33 USC 1311 CWA 301    33 USC 1314 CWA 304    33 USC 1318 CWA 308    33 USC 1342 CWA 402    33 USC 1361 CWA 501(a)   
Legal Deadline:  None

Statement of Need: EPA is developing a rule to modify the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System regulations as they apply to municipal sanitary sewer collection systems and sanitary sewer overflows in order to better protect the environment and public health from the harmful effects of sanitary sewer overflows and basement back ups.

Summary of the Legal Basis: The Agency is undertaking this effort to help advance the Clean Water Act objective to restore and maintain the chemical, physical, and biological integrity of the Nation's waters (CWA, sec. 101 (a)).

Alternatives: EPA will consider a variety of options during the rulemaking process.

Anticipated Costs and Benefits: EPA will consider anticipated costs and benefits during the rulemaking process.

Risks: EPA will consider potential risks during the rulemaking process.

Timetable:
Action Date FR Cite
Notice--Public Meeting  06/01/2010  75 FR 30395   
NPRM  11/00/2011    
Final Action  11/00/2012    
Additional Information: EPA Docket information: EPA–HQ–OW– 2010–0464
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined  Government Levels Affected: Federal, Local, State, Tribal 
Small Entities Affected: Governmental Jurisdictions  Federalism: Undetermined 
Included in the Regulatory Plan: Yes 
RIN Information URL: www.epa.gov/npdes  
Sectors Affected: 22132 Sewage Treatment Facilities 
RIN Data Printed in the FR: No 
Agency Contact:
Kevin Weiss
Environmental Protection Agency
Water
4203M, 1200 Pennsylvania Avenue NW,
Washington, DC 20460
Phone:202 564-0742
Fax:202 564-0717
Email: weiss.kevin@epa.gov

Mohammed Billah
Environmental Protection Agency
Water
4203M, 1200 Pennsylvania Avenue NW.,
Washington, DC 20460
Phone:202 564-2228
Fax:202 564-6392
Email: billah.mohammed@epamail.epa.gov