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EPA/WATER RIN: 2040-AC82 Publication ID: Spring 1998 
Title: Comprehensive NPDES Stormwater Phase II Regulations 
Abstract: EPA proposed changes to the stormwater regulations for the remaining unregulated dischargers that require regulation. Also known as Phase II dischargers, these sources potentially could have included all stormwater discharges from municipal separate storm sewer systems serving populations of less than 100,000 and construction activities resulting in the land disturbance of less than 5 acres. Data collected under sections 305(b) and 402(p)(5) of the CWA indicate that benefits will be derived from addressing these discharges under the Phase II program. Urban stormwater runoff is a real cause of water quality use impairment. EPA has invited stakeholders to participate in the development of comprehensive Phase II rules under the Federal Advisory Committee Act (FACA). This FACA subcommittee is assisting in the development of the rule. Currently, all Phase II dischargers are required to have stormwater permits by 2001. EPA proposed to limit the universe of designated Phase II sources and proposed an approach that would promote the use of general permits for most Phase II sources. The proposed changes would also provide regulatory relief by waiving Phase I facilities that have no exposure to stormwater from otherwise applicable permit requirements. 
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: No 
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 122    40 CFR 123   
Legal Authority: 33 USC 1311 Clean Water Act sec 301    33 USC 1318 Clean Water Act sec 308    33 USC 1342 Clean Water Act sec 402    33 USC 1361 Clean Water Act sec 501   
Legal Deadline:
Action Source Description Date
NPRM  Judicial    11/25/1997 
Final  Judicial    03/01/1999 
Timetable:
Action Date FR Cite
NPRM  01/09/1998  63 FR 1535   
Final Rule  03/00/1999    
Additional Information: SAN No. 3785 ^PRFA: N
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes  Government Levels Affected: Federal, Local, State, Tribal 
Small Entities Affected: Businesses, Governmental Jurisdictions, Organizations 
Included in the Regulatory Plan: Yes 
Agency Contact:
George Utting
Environmental Protection Agency
Water
4504T, 1200 Pensylvania Avenue,
Washington, DC 20460
Phone:202 564-0744
Email: utting.george@epa.gov