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...t where all of the following are met: (1) Biological survey data exist that are capable of assessing the attainment of the aquatic life use in the area affected by the permittee's effluent. (2) The biological survey data are deemed credible when collected by a level 3 QDC in accordance with level 3 methods under an approved "Level 3 Project Study Plan" described in rule 3745-4-06 of the Administ...

...ts if any of the following apply: (1) The maximum projected effluent quality (PEQ) determined for that discharge and pollutant is greater than or equal to twenty-five per cent of the smallest of the applicable maximum criteria, where the maximum PEQ is determined in accordance with paragraph (D) of this rule and the criteria are determined in accordance with paragraph (E) of this rule. (2) T...

...n flow as established in paragraphs (A)(1) and (A)(2) of this rule. WQ up = background water quality as established in paragraph (A)(3) of this rule. Alternative modeling methods (including, but not limited to, continuous simulation or probabilistic analyses) may be used at the discretion of the director if they are demonstrated to be appropriate and protective of applicable water quality c...

...(A) General provisions. (1) The average preliminary effluent limitation (PEL) is the lowest wasteload allocation (WLA) based on chronic criteria, and the maximum PEL is the lowest WLA based on acute criteria, calculated pursuant to rule 3745-2-05 of the Administrative Code. (2) A water quality-based effluent limitation (WQBEL) or monitoring requirement for a pollutant shall be determined by ...

...(A) Carcinogens. (1) The incremental risk of each known or suspected carcinogen present in a discharge shall be considered additive in accordance with this rule. A known or suspected carcinogen is considered present if its preliminary effluent limitation (PEL) falls within group three, four or five of the reasonable potential procedures contained in rule 3745-2-06 of the Administrative Code. (2)...

...e-code/rules/3745/0/3745$0-2-09_eff_2_6_17/figures/3745$0-2-09-Rule-AM-2-09_1w28a100.gif' /> Where: WQC = toxicity level as established in paragraph (A) of rule 3745-1-44 of the Administrative Code. Q eff = effluent flow as established in paragraph (A)(4) of rule 3745-2-05 of the Administrative Code. Q up = stream design flow as established in paragraphs (A)(1) and (A)(2) of rule 3745-2-05 of the Administ...

...ty criteria for NH 3 -N toxicity. (1) May to November: 30Q10 for summer chronic aquatic life. (2) December to February: 30Q10 for winter chronic aquatic life. (3) May to November: 7Q10 for summer acute aquatic life. (4) December to February: 7Q10 for winter acute aquatic life. (C) The WLAs shall use the per cent of stream design flow contained in paragraphs (A)(2)(a) to (A)(2)(c) of rule ...

...] (A) Administrative procedures. (1) At a minimum, total maximum daily loads (TMDLs) shall be established in accordance with the listing and priority setting process established in Section 303(d) of the act and 40 C.F.R. 130.7. (2) The director shall do the following for stakeholder involvement during TMDL development in accordance with section 6111.562 of the Revised Code: (a) Provide not...

...As used in this chapter: (A) (1) "Act" means the Federal Water Pollution Control Act (commonly referred to as the Clean Water Act) 33 U.S.C. sections 1251 to 1387. (2) "Administrator" means the administrator of the United States environmental protection agency. (3) "Approved POTW pretreatment program" or "POTW pretreatment program" or "pretreatment program" means a program administered b...

...renced in this rule, see rule 3745-3-01 of the Administrative Code.] (A) Any POTW or a combination of POTWs operated by the same public authority shall establish, administer, and enforce a pretreatment program in accordance with 40 C.F.R. 403 and this rule if Ohio EPA does not exercise the option to assume local responsibilities as the control authority where any of the following apply: (1) The PO...

...renced in this rule, see rule 3745-3-01 of the Administrative Code.] (A) Any POTW or a combination of POTWs operated by the same public authority shall establish, administer, and enforce a pretreatment program in accordance with 40 C.F.R. 403 and this rule if Ohio EPA does not exercise the option to assume local responsibilities as the control authority where any of the following apply: (1) The PO...

...renced in this rule, see rule 3745-3-01 of the Administrative Code.] (A) Reserved. (B) Baseline report. (1) Categorical industrial users are required to submit to the control authority a baseline report, as described in paragraph (C) of this rule. The baseline report shall include the following contents, as applicable, and be submitted to the control authority by the corresponding deadline: (a) ...

...renced in this rule, see rule 3745-3-01 of the Administrative Code.] (A) The provisions of this rule provide general requirements concerning the application of pretreatment standards to industrial users. (B) Industrial users subject to pretreatment standards shall comply with the limits under rule 3745-3-04 of the Administrative Code - "Prohibited discharges," and with any more stringent pretr...

...cept for the requirement under section 6111.54 of the Revised Code that each state agency in possession of surface water quality data shall submit the data to Ohio EPA in a format designated by the director. No later than March thirty-first of each year, state agencies shall submit surface water quality data for the preceding year to Ohio EPA. (C) This chapter establishes requirements for study p...

...cept for the requirement under section 6111.54 of the Revised Code that each state agency in possession of surface water quality data shall submit the data to Ohio EPA in a format designated by the director. No later than March thirty-first of each year, state agencies shall submit surface water quality data for the preceding year to Ohio EPA. (C) This chapter establishes requirements for study p...

...a qualified data collector (QDC). (1) Level 1 requirements. (a) An individual may obtain level 1 QDC status by documenting completion of a basic water quality monitoring program designed for public awareness and education. Successful completion of a level 1 training from a QDC trainer approved by the director shall result in automatic approval as a level 1 QDC if the trainee provides name an...

...a qualified data collector (QDC). (1) Level 1 requirements. An individual may obtain level 1 QDC status by: (a) Successful completion of a level 1 training from a QDC trainer approved by the director results in automatic approval as a level 1 QDC if the trainee provides name and contact information at the training. Individuals approved as level 1 QDCs will be included on the list of approve...

...ed by paragraph (D) of rule 3745-4-01 of the Administrative Code, all data submitted to the director for consideration as level 1 credible data shall be collected and submitted by level 1, level 2 or level 3 qualified data collectors (QDCs) approved by the director pursuant to rule 3745-4-03 of the Administrative Code. The director shall accept the data as level 1 credible data provided the re...

...ed by paragraph (D) of rule 3745-4-01 of the Administrative Code, all data submitted to the director for consideration as level 1 credible data shall be collected and submitted by level 1, level 2 or level 3 qualified data collectors (QDCs) approved by the director pursuant to rule 3745-4-03 of the Administrative Code. The director shall accept the data as level 1 credible data provided the re...

...ed by paragraph (D) of rule 3745-4-01 of the Administrative Code, all data submitted to the director for consideration as level 2 credible data shall be collected and submitted by level 2 or level 3 qualified data collectors (QDCs) approved by the director pursuant to rule 3745-4-03 of the Administrative Code. Other persons trained and supervised by the QDC may assist with the collection of da...

...ed by paragraph (D) of rule 3745-4-01 of the Administrative Code, all data submitted to the director for consideration as level 3 credible data shall be collected and submitted by level 3 qualified data collectors (QDCs) approved by the director pursuant to rule 3745-4-03 of the Administrative Code. Other persons trained and supervised by the QDC may assist with the collection of data. The directo...

...ed by paragraph (D) of rule 3745-4-01 of the Administrative Code, all data submitted to the director for consideration as level 3 credible data shall be collected and submitted by level 3 qualified data collectors (QDCs) approved by the director pursuant to rule 3745-4-03 of the Administrative Code. Other persons trained and supervised by the QDC may assist with the collection of data. The directo...

... operation, as defined in 40 C.F.R. 122.23. (B) (1) "Best management practice" or "BMP" means structural, vegetative, or managerial practices that reduce or prevent the discharge of pollutants to waters of the state, typically from a nonpoint source, but could also be from green infrastructure storm water controls. (2) "Bioaccumulative chemical of concern" or "BCC" means bioaccumulative c...

...m that does all of the following: (1) Facilitates watershed-based approaches to improving water quality. (2) Improves water quality and minimizes the costs of achieving and maintaining water quality standards. (3) Provides economic incentives for voluntary pollutant reductions from point sources and nonpoint sources. (4) Achieves additional environmental benefits beyond pollutant reduc...

...t shall conform to the following: (1) Not cause or contribute to a violation of water quality standards. (2) Not cause impairment of existing use or designated uses, as defined in Chapter 3745-1 of the Administrative Code, including adversely affecting water quality at an intake for drinking water supply. (3) Not exceed a loading capacity established by a TMDL. (4) Not be used to comply ...