Regulatory Information for the Local Governments/ Municipalities Sector
The local government/ municipalities sector is affected by a number of major environmental statutes and regulations. We may not have Web pages for every regulation that affects your business, but we have listed here those Web pages that we do offer. These pages may offer a regulation’s text, history, statutory authority, supporting analyses, compliance information, or related guidance.
Please remember, the nature and scope of activities can vary across facilities in a sector, and the information provided here will not necessarily apply to all facilities.
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Compliance Assistance: Local Government - Federal laws, regulations, policy and compliance assistance for local governments.
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Effluent Guidelines: Potential Drinking Water Treatment Guidelines - Background materials associated with potential rules to address the direct discharge of drinking water treatment residuals to surface water, together with the indirect discharge of residuals to wastewater treatment plants.
- NESHAP for Publicly Owned Treatment Works (POTWs) - National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants (NESHAP) rules, background information, fact sheets, guidance materials, and Federal Register notices.
- NESHAP Rule and Implementation Information for Municipal Solid Waste Landfills - NESHAP rules, background information, fact sheets, guidance materials, and Federal Register notices.
- Profile of the Local Government Sector - Provides local government officials information they need to comply with the environmental regulations that apply to their activities.
- Stormwater Discharges from Municipal Separate Storm Sewer Systems (MS4s) - National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) stormwater permitting requirements, guidance, and best management practices for MS4s.
Can't find what you are looking for? You might want to browse the regulatory information provided by our program offices:
- Office of Air and Radiation (OAR)
- Office of Prevention, Pesticides, and Toxic Substances (OPPTS)
- Office of Solid Waste and Emergency Response (OSWER)
- Office of Water (OW)
Please contact us if you think a link is missing from this page.