Section 11-54-11 - Schedule of compliance(a) A schedule of compliance is an NPDES implementation tool that applies to the implementation of water quality standards through NPDES permits only.(b) The director may issue a schedule of compliance in an individual NPDES permit for the implementation of effluent limits derived from the water quality criteria in this chapter if the director makes a finding that the discharger cannot immediately comply with the water quality based effluent limitations upon the effective grant of the permit.(c) A schedule of compliance may be included in an individual NPDES permit issued by the director pursuant to chapter 342D, HRS.(d) A schedule of compliance in an NPDES permit is allowed only for water quality-based effluent limits based upon a new, revised, or newly interpreted water quality standard and must: (1) Comply with the provisions in 40 CFR section 122.47, revised as of July 1, 2014, and;(2) Include an enforceable final effluent limitation that is within the timeframe allowed as specified in sections 11-55-08(a)(2)(B), 11-55-15(d), 11-55-21, 11-55-22, 11-55-23(10), and 11-55-34.07(3)(B).(3) Require compliance as soon as possible.(e) A schedule of compliance that exceeds one year in duration must set forth interim requirements, specific dates to meet interim requirements, and a date by which the required water quality-based effluent limitation must be achieved. [Eff and comp 11/15/2014] Auth: HRS §§ 342D-4, 342D-5, 342D-53, Ch. 342E) (Imp: HRS §§ 342D-4, 342D-5, 342D-6, Ch. 342E)