Section 12 Federal Water Pollution Control Act

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The CWA, which is also known as the Federal Water Pollution Control Act, regulates discharges to water through a permit system known as the NPDES (National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System). Permits issued by the NPDES generally require monitoring and reporting, specify limits on concentrations of pollutants discharged, and establish operating procedures and compliance schedules. The CWA provides penalties for permit violations and for discharging without a permit. In Missouri, the NPDES permitting...