(1) Addition of a definition of 'infeasible.' - EPA is making this change because several of the rule requirements allow exceptions in cases where a particular practice is infeasible. Addition of a definition of infeasible will clarify for the regulated community and to permitting authorities when it is appropriate to apply these exceptions.
(2) Revisions to several of the non-numeric requirements. - EPA is making several changes to the non-numeric requirements of the rule in order to provide clarity and allow additional flexibilities for permittees. These include clarifying the applicability of requirements to control erosion caused by discharges, providing additional details on areas where buffers are required and clarifying requirements for soil stabilization, preservation of topsoil and pollution prevention measures.
(3) Withdrawing the numeric turbidity effluent limitation and monitoring requirements.”
The final rule impacting construction site activity will take effect May 5, 2014.
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