49-255. Definitions In this article, unless the context otherwise requires: 1. " AZPDES" means the Arizona pollutant discharge elimination system program as adopted under section 402(b) of the clean water act for WOTUS and under section 49-255.04 for non-WOTUS protected surface water. 2. " Discharge" : (a) Means any addition of any pollutant to protected […]
49-255.01. Arizona pollutant discharge elimination system program; rules and standards; affirmative defense; fees; general permit A. A person shall not discharge except under either of the following conditions: 1. In conformance with a permit that is issued or authorized under this article or rules authorized under section 49-203, subsection A, paragraph 2. 2. Pursuant to […]
49-255.02. Pretreatment program; rules and standards A. The director shall adopt rules to establish a pretreatment program that is consistent with the requirements of sections 307, 308 and 402 of the clean water act. The director shall not adopt any requirement that is more stringent than or conflicts with any requirements of the clean water […]
49-255.03. Sewage sludge program; rules and requirements A. The director shall adopt rules to establish a sewage sludge program that is consistent with the requirements of sections 402 and 405 of the clean water act. Except as otherwise required by this article, the director shall not adopt any requirement that is more stringent than any […]
49-255.04. Special provisions for discharges to non-WOTUS protected surface waters A. Permits and conditions of permits for discharges to non-WOTUS protected surface waters shall not implement any sections of the clean water act, including sections 301, 302, 306, 307, 308, 312, 318 and 405, and shall not be subject to review, approval or enforcement by […]
49-255.05. Best management practices for activities within non-WOTUS A. The director shall adopt by rule best management practices and notification requirements to ensure that the activities prescribed in this section do not violate applicable surface water quality standards. The director may include only those best management practices that extend to: 1. Activities conducted within the […]
