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Tips to Patch Your NPDES Permit Shield

By Clare Condon Apr 16, 2015 Special Topics in Environmental Management

Updated: Aug 22, 2017

NPDES permits establish allowable discharge limits or effluent limitations that include both concentration and volume of flow. Section 402(k) of the federal Clean Water Act (CWA) provides for what is known as a “permit shield.” This means that if you are in compliance with your NPDES permit, then you are deemed to be in compliance […]

Dings in Your NPDES Permit Shield

By Clare Condon Apr 15, 2015 Special Topics in Environmental Management

Updated: Aug 22, 2017

NPDES permits establish allowable discharge limits or effluent limitations that include both concentration and volume of flow. Section 402(k) of the federal Clean Water Act (CWA) provides for what is known as a “permit shield.” This means that if you are in compliance with your NPDES permit, you are deemed to be in compliance with […]