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Office of Inspector General

Report: Region III’s National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System Permit Program

Report #2001-P-00012June 25, 2001

What Was Found

Several States issued NPDES permits for facilities in Region III that were not written to ensure water quality protection as defined by the Clean Water Act.

Report Materials

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