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EPA/OW RIN: 2040-AF60 Publication ID: Spring 2017 
Title: Aquatic Life Criteria for Cadmium in Oregon 
Abstract: EPA finalized a water quality criterion in Oregon to protect aquatic life from the harmful effects of exposure to acutely toxic levels of cadmium. In January 2013, EPA disapproved Oregon's revised freshwater acute and chronic criteria for copper and acute criterion for cadmium, based on concerns that the criteria would not adequately protect aquatic life in Oregon. Oregon adopted criteria for copper that addressed EPA's disapproval; however, Oregon did not address EPA's disapproval of the acute cadmium criterion. Therefore, consistent with CWA Section 303(c)(3), EPA finalized an acute cadmium criterion to protect aquatic life in Oregon. This rule will improve water quality, protect aquatic life, and strengthen Oregon's natural ecosystem. 
Agency: Environmental Protection Agency(EPA)  Priority: Other Significant 
RIN Status: Previously published in the Unified Agenda Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Completed Actions 
Major: No  Unfunded Mandates: No 
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 131   
Legal Authority: 33 U.S.C. 1251 et seq. Clean Water Act   
Legal Deadline:
Action Source Description Date
Final  Judicial  Northwest Environmental Advocates v. U.S. EPA, No. 15-cv-663 (D. Or., June 9, 2016). Consent decree for the final rule signature 1/16/17  01/16/2017 
Timetable:
Action Date FR Cite
NPRM  04/18/2016  81 FR 22555   
NPRM Comment Period End  06/02/2016 
Final Rule  02/03/2017  82 FR 9166   
Final Rule Effective  03/06/2017 
Additional Information: Docket #:EPA-HQ-OW-2016-0012
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No  Government Levels Affected: State 
Small Entities Affected: No  Federalism: No 
Included in the Regulatory Plan: No 
RIN Information URL: https://www.epa.gov/wqs-tech/proposed-rule-copper-and-cadmium-aquatic-life-criteria-applicable-oregon-fresh-waters  
RIN Data Printed in the FR: No 
Agency Contact:
Erica Fleisig
Environmental Protection Agency
Office of Water
4305T, 1200 Pennsylvania Avenue NW,
Washington, DC 20460
Phone:202 566-1057
Email: fleisig.erica@epa.gov

Rochelle Labiosa
Environmental Protection Agency
Office of Water
1200 Sixth Avenue, OWW-191,
Seattle, WA 98101
Phone:206 553-1172
Email: labiosa.rochelle@epa.gov