A Plain English Guide to the EPA Part 503 Biosolids Rule

Chapter 1 (PDF file, 2296K) - Use or Disposal of Sewage Sludge Biosolids

Chapter 2 (PDF file, 3306K) - Land application of Biosolids

Chapter 3 (PDF file, 2092K) - Surface Disposal of Biosolids

Chapter 4 (PDF file, 2360K) - Incineration of Biosolids

Chapter 5 (PDF file, 4274K) - Pathogen and Vector Attraction Reduction Requirements

Chapter 6 (PDF file, 2088K) - Sampling and Analysis

References (PDF file, 182K)

Appendix A (PDF file, 260K) - Permit application Requirements

Appendix B (PDF file, 616K) - Federal and State Biosolids Contacts

Appendix C (PDF file, 188K) - U.S. Department of the Interior, Fish and Wildlife Service Regional Contacts

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