N.Y. Comp. Codes R. & Regs. tit. 6 § 702.9

Current through Register Vol. 46, No. 50, December 11, 2024

Section 702.9 - Standards and guidance values for protection of aquatic life

(a) Protection of the best usage of fishing shall include standards and guidance values for the protection of aquatic life.

(b) Standards and guidance values for the protection of propagation of aquatic life are referred to as Aquatic (Chronic) values.

(c) Standards and guidance values for the protection of survival of aquatic life are referred to as Aquatic (Acute) values.

(d) Where the waters are to be suitable for fish, shellfish and wildlife propagation and survival, both Aquatic (Chronic) and Aquatic (Acute) standards or guidance values shall apply.

(e) Where the waters are to be suitable for fish, shellfish and wildlife survival, Aquatic (Acute) standards and guidance values shall apply.

(f) Standards and guidance values shall be derived using the procedures found in section 706.1 of this Title.

(g) If the available data are deemed insufficient for deriving a standard or guidance value on the basis of section 706.1 of this Title, a value may be based on either:

(1) an alternative procedure if deemed appropriate based on scientific evidence; or

(2) correlation to a chemical for which a standard or guidance value has been established pursuant to section 706.1 of this Title if similar toxic effects are anticipated because of similarity of functional groups or metabolic or toxicologic pathways.

N.Y. Comp. Codes R. & Regs. Tit. 6 § 702.9