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Steam Electric Power Generating Effluent Guidelines - 2015 Final Rule Documents

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  • Steam Electric Effluent Guidelines - 2015 Final Rule
  • Steam Electric Effluent Guidelines - 2015 Final Rule; Fact Sheet (pdf) (191.29 KB, October 1, 2015, 821-F-15-004)
  • Technical Development Document for the Effluent Limitations Guidelines and Standards for the Steam Electric Power Generating Point Source Category (pdf) (7.88 MB, September 2015, 821-R-15-007)
    Describes industry processes, pollutants generated, available control and treatment technologies, the technical basis for the final rule, and costs of the rule
  • Environmental Assessment for the Effluent Limitations Guidelines and Standards for the Steam Electric Power Generating Point Source Category (pdf) (14.48 MB, September 2015, 821-R-15-006)
    Evaluation of environmental impact of wastewater discharges from electric power plants under existing regulations, and potential environmental improvement under the 2015 final rule
  • Benefit and Cost Analysis for the Effluent Limitations Guidelines and Standards for the Steam Electric Power Generating Point Source Category (pdf) (4.15 MB, September 2015, 821-R-15-005)
    Analysis of social benefits and social costs for the 2015 final rule
  • Regulatory Impact Analysis for the Effluent Limitations Guidelines and Standards for the Steam Electric Power Generating Point Source Category (pdf) (3.52 MB, September 2015, 821-R-15-004)

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Last updated on May 9, 2024
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