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EPA/WATER RIN: 2040-AC58 Publication ID: Fall 1997 
Title: Streamlining the General Pretreatment Regulations for Existing and New Sources of Pollution 
Abstract: The National Pretreatment Program was established in 1972. The Office of Water is exploring ways to reduce federally mandated activities under the program that don't result in benefits to the environment and to improve program efficiencies. For example, this rule will consider appropriate exclusions or variable requirements for numerous smaller facilities that contribute insignificant amounts of pollutants. 
Agency: Environmental Protection Agency(EPA)  Priority: Other Significant 
RIN Status: Previously published in the Unified Agenda Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Proposed Rule Stage 
Major: No  Unfunded Mandates: No 
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 403   
Legal Authority: 33 USC 1314    Clean Water Act sec 304    33 USC 1317    Clean Water Act sec 307    33 USC 402(b)(8)    Clean Water Act sec 402(b)(8)    33 USC 1361    Clean Water Act sec 501   

Statement of Need: Many POTWs and smaller industrial users have identified problems with the effectiveness of some requirements of the Pretreatment Program. Reducing the administrative and monitoring costs for these entities will provide greater flexibility in the use of program resources to achieve environmental protection.

Summary of the Legal Basis: This action is not required by law or court order.

Alternatives: None known.

Anticipated Costs and Benefits: Undetermined as of this date; a very preliminary estimate of the burden reduction is 10-20% of the total annual burden (a net reduction of 176,000 - 350,000 hours).

Risks: None known.

Timetable:
Action Date FR Cite
NPRM  12/00/1997    
Final  12/00/1998    
Additional Information: SAN No. 3663. ^PRFA: N
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes  Government Levels Affected: Federal, Local, State, Tribal 
Small Entities Affected: Businesses, Governmental Jurisdictions 
Included in the Regulatory Plan: Yes 
Agency Contact:
Jeffrey B. Smith
Environmental Protection Agency
Water
4203,
Washington, DC 20460
Phone:202 260-5586
Email: smith.jeff@epa.gov