This document is provided as an update to the 2012 Request for Information (RFI) Report and supplemental information provided on November 1, 2012. The 2012 RFI provided detailed information on the Water Quality Control Division's authority, responsibilities, workload, and demands. The 2013 RFI provides (A) 2013 Legislative Session Status including the status of the additional resources provided, (B) Federal Funding Reduction Impacts, (C) Flood Response...

The need to permit discharges associated with pesticide applications evolved from national litigation. The courts decided that an exemption EPA had adopted in 2006 was invalid in that only Congress has the authority to exempt pesticides from Federal Clean Water Act (CWA) permitting. The court decision required discharges associated with pesticide applications to have CWA permit coverage beginning October 31, 2011.

This document is not a regulation nor is it intended as such. It is intended to provide information and direction to applicants and their consultants in an effort to help them meet the requirements of Regulation No. 22. This guidance document is to be used in combination with Regulation No. 22. Parties seeking site location approval should obtain a copy and be familiar with Regulation No. 22.