Combined Sewer Overflows: Guidance for Permit Writers

摘要

This manual provides guidance to NPDES permitting authorities and permit writersto develop issue Elimination System (NPDES) permits to control Combined Sewer Overflow (CSOs) in accordance with the expectations of the National CSO Control Policy. It recommends procedures and provides example permit language that permit writers can use to develop defensible and enforceable NPDES permit requirements. This guidance assumes the permit writer is responsible for ensuring coordination and involvement with WQS authorities, enforcement authorities, the public, and the permittee.