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Cooling Water Intakes

Support Documents for the Phase I Cooling Water Intake Rules (2001-2003)

The Phase I Cooling Water Intake rule was promulgated in 2001; amended 2003. The rule covers new facilities (except new offshore oil and gas extraction facilities).

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