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Impaired Waters and TMDLs

Establishing Total Maximum Daily Load (TMDL) Wasteload Allocations (WLAs) for Storm Water Sources and NPDES Permit Requirements Based on Those WLAs

The memoranda clarify existing EPA regulatory requirements for, and provide guidance on, establishing wasteload allocations (WLAs) for storm water discharges in total maximum daily loads (TMDLs) approved or established by EPA.

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November 26, 2014 Revised Memorandum(12 pp, 454 K)
November 22, 2002 Original Memorandum(6 pp, 235 K)