Current through 2024-51, December 18, 2024
Subsection 096-524-6-IV - Permit terms and conditions(a) Best management practices shall be expressly incorporated into a permit where required by an applicable EPA promulgated effluent limitations guideline under section 304(e) of the Act;(b) Best management practices may be expressly incorporated into a permit on a case-by-case basis where determined necessary to carry out the provisions of the Act under section 402(a)(1) of the Act. In issuing a permit containing BMP requirements, the Department shall consider the following factors: (1) Toxicity of the pollutant(s);(2) Quantity of the pollutant(s) used, produced, or discharged;(3) History of NPDES permit violations;(4) History of significant leaks or spills of toxic or hazardous pollutants;(5) Potential for adverse impact on public health (e.g., proximity to a public water supply) or the environment (e.g., proximity to a sport or commercial fishery); and(6) Any other factors determined to be relevant to the control of toxic or hazardous pollutants.(c) Best management practices may be established in permits under paragraph (b) of this subsection alone or in combination with those required under paragraph (a) of this section.(d) In addition to the requirements of paragraphs (a) and (b) of the subsection, dischargers covered under Subsection III of this section shall develop and implement a best management practices program in accordance with Subsection V of this section which prevents, or minimizes the potential for, the release of toxic or hazardous pollutants from ancillary activities to waters of the State. C.M.R. 06, 096, ch. 524, § 096-524-6, subsec. 096-524-6-IV