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A new federal rule goes into effect Monday, June 22 2020, that imposes a new definition of Waters of the United States, or WOTUS, under the federal Clean Water Act that reduces the extent of waterbodies protected by federal regulations. Even with the federal changes to WOTUS, state laws and rules remain unchanged. For example, under Oregon law, no person may discharge pollutants or wastes to waters of the state in a manner that would result in violations of state water quality standards, regardless of federal authority.
The new WOTUS definition would impact DEQ’s 401 Water Quality Certification process, which is linked to the issuance of federal permits for projects impacting wetlands and waterways. The 401 certification provides DEQ the opportunity to ensure that a project will comply with all relevant state water quality standards and other relevant state laws. Without a federal permit, DEQ must look to existing state law and rules to ensure protection of state water quality for these projects.
ACTIONS FOR APPLICANTS
Beginning on June 22 2020, anyone with a project that could impact water quality can submit a copy of a project plan to DEQ for review and evaluation of compliance with state water quality standards, regardless of the federal jurisdictional determination. For more information, visit DEQ’s 401 Water Quality Certification page at www.oregon.gov/deq/wq/wqpermits/Pages/Section-401.aspx.
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To: crabbinginfo@yahoo.com
A new federal rule goes into effect Monday, June 22 2020, that imposes a new definition of Waters of the United States, or WOTUS, under the federal Clean Water Act that reduces the extent of waterbodies protected by federal regulations. Even with the federal changes to WOTUS, state laws and rules remain unchanged. For example, under Oregon law, no person may discharge pollutants or wastes to waters of the state in a manner that would result in violations of state water quality standards, regardless of federal authority.
The new WOTUS definition would impact DEQ’s 401 Water Quality Certification process, which is linked to the issuance of federal permits for projects impacting wetlands and waterways. The 401 certification provides DEQ the opportunity to ensure that a project will comply with all relevant state water quality standards and other relevant state laws. Without a federal permit, DEQ must look to existing state law and rules to ensure protection of state water quality for these projects.
ACTIONS FOR APPLICANTS
Beginning on June 22 2020, anyone with a project that could impact water quality can submit a copy of a project plan to DEQ for review and evaluation of compliance with state water quality standards, regardless of the federal jurisdictional determination. For more information, visit DEQ’s 401 Water Quality Certification page at www.oregon.gov/deq/wq/wqpermits/Pages/Section-401.aspx.
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