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EPA/OW | RIN: 2040-AF60 | Publication ID: Fall 2016 |
Title: Aquatic Life Criteria for Copper and Cadmium in Oregon | |
Abstract:
The EPA is finalizing water quality criteria in Oregon to protect aquatic life from the harmful effects of exposure to toxic levels of copper and cadmium. In January 2013, the EPA disapproved Oregon's new and 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 has not yet adopted criteria for copper and cadmium to address EPA's disapproval. Therefore, consistent with CWA section 303(c)(3), the EPA is finalizing copper and cadmium criteria to protect aquatic life in Oregon. This rule will improve water quality, protect aquatic life, and strengthen Oregon's natural ecosystem. |
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Agency: Environmental Protection Agency(EPA) | Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant |
RIN Status: Previously published in the Unified Agenda | Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Final Rule Stage |
Major: No | Unfunded Mandates: No |
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 131 | |
Legal Authority: 33 U.S.C. 1251 et seq. Clean Water Act |
Legal Deadline:
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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 |