Chapter 2 - WATER POLLUTION CONTROL

Section 34A-2-1 - Legislative findings and policy
Section 34A-2-2 - Definition of terms
Section 34A-2-3 to 34A-2-5 - [Repealed]
Section 34A-2-6 - Planning consistent with federal requirements-Maximum daily loads
Section 34A-2-7, 34A-2-8 - [Repealed]
Section 34A-2-9 - Superseded
Section 34A-2-10 - Classification of waters
Section 34A-2-11 - Water quality standards-Factors considered-Objectives-Violation
Section 34A-2-11.1 - Presumption favoring existing quality standards
Section 34A-2-12 - Regulation of public water supplies-Violation
Section 34A-2-12.1 - [Repealed]
Section 34A-2-13 - Effluent standards-Minimum requirements-Violation
Section 34A-2-14 - Pretreatment standards for industrial users of inadequate public treatment works-Violation
Section 34A-2-15 - Violation of pretreatment standards for industrial user-Implementation of Federal Water Pollution Control Act
Section 34A-2-16 - Enforcement of pretreatment standards for industrial users
Section 34A-2-17 - Periodic review of classification and standards
Section 34A-2-18 - Procedure for establishment of classification, standards or rules
Section 34A-2-19 - [Repealed]
Section 34A-2-20 - Establishment of waste treatment requirements
Section 34A-2-21 - Causing pollution of waters prohibited-Placement of wastes-Violation
Section 34A-2-22 - Reduction of existing water quality by discharge of waste prohibited-Violation as nuisance
Section 34A-2-23 - [Repealed]
Section 34A-2-24 - Discharge of wastes allowed when economic or social necessity found-Exception
Section 34A-2-25 - Technology considered in determining economic justification for waste
Section 34A-2-26 - Biennial review of decisions to allow discharge waste
Section 34A-2-27 - Construction permits required for activities discharging wastes into water-Violation
Section 34A-2-28 - Rules for permits to discharge wastes-Plans and specifications for disposal systems-Violation
Section 34A-2-29 - Plans, specifications, and information required by secretary
Section 34A-2-30 - Rules regarding permit procedure
Section 34A-2-31 - Issuance, revocation, or denial of permits to discharge waste
Section 34A-2-32 - Examination and approval or disapproval of plans for discharge of waste-Changes in plans
Section 34A-2-33 - Certification of compliance with federal pollution control requirements
Section 34A-2-34 - Rules for grant or denial of certification-Procedural requirements of rules
Section 34A-2-35 - Public hearing on permit to discharge waste-Notice-Uncontested recommendation
Section 34A-2-36 - Permit to discharge waste into surface waters required-Issuance-Maximum duration-Standards to be met-Violation
Section 34A-2-36.1 - Permit to discharge waste into underground waters-Issuance-Maximum duration-Standards to be met-Violation
Section 34A-2-36.2 - Concentrated animal feeding operation-Permit
Section 34A-2-36.3 - Permit required for large operations
Section 34A-2-37 - Effluent limitations enforced in issuance of permits
Section 34A-2-38 - Limitations on volume and strength of waste discharged under permit-Specification of limitations and conditions
Section 34A-2-39 - Schedules of compliance in permits for discharge
Section 34A-2-39.1 - Extension of time to meet quality and effluent standards
Section 34A-2-40 - Recording, reporting and inspection conditions in permit to discharge
Section 34A-2-41 - Conditions in permits issued for publicly owned treatment works
Section 34A-2-42 - Changes to be reported under permit for publicly owned treatment works
Section 34A-2-43 - Discharges which may not be authorized by permit
Section 34A-2-44 - Records, monitoring and reporting required on pollution sources
Section 34A-2-45 - Inspection powers with respect to pollution sources
Section 34A-2-46 - Right of entry on premises where pollution produced
Section 34A-2-47 - [Repealed]
Section 34A-2-48 - Orders to clean up material spilled-Violation
Section 34A-2-49 - Grounds for revocation, suspension, or modification of permit
Section 34A-2-50 - Notice of denial, revocation, suspension, or modification of permit-Hearing-Decision by secretary
Section 34A-2-51 - Effective date of revocation, suspension, or modification of permit
Section 34A-2-52 - Procedural requirements in dealing with violations
Section 34A-2-53 - Notice to correct violations-Contents-Civil penalty
Section 34A-2-54 - Hearing on violation-Notice
Section 34A-2-55 - Time of hearing on violation-Respondent's request for change of time
Section 34A-2-56 - Respondent's request for hearing on violation-Time of filing-Time of hearing
Section 34A-2-57 - Procedure in hearing on violation-Venue
Section 34A-2-58 - Parties permitted to appear and present evidence at hearing on violation
Section 34A-2-59 - Record of hearing on violation
Section 34A-2-60 - Board's decision and order to abate pollution-Times prescribed in order-Civil penalty for violation
Section 34A-2-61 to 34A-2-63 - [Repealed]
Section 34A-2-64 - Order not stayed by appeal-Findings required to grant stay
Section 34A-2-65 - Judicial enforcement of order pending appeal
Section 34A-2-66 - Legal representation of board in appeal
Section 34A-2-67 - Appeal bond not required of state or board
Section 34A-2-68 - Emergency order by secretary to stop pollution-Effective immediately-Preventive action by secretary-Violation
Section 34A-2-69 - Notice of emergency order
Section 34A-2-70 - Hearing on emergency order-Time and procedure for hearing
Section 34A-2-71 - [Repealed]
Section 34A-2-71.1 - Investigation of discharge polluting state waters-Responsible person
Section 34A-2-72 - Action in circuit court for immediate restraint of pollution
Section 34A-2-73 - Action by department to enjoin violations-Temporary injunction and restraining order
Section 34A-2-74 - Initiation of action to recover penalties
Section 34A-2-75 - Violations classified as misdemeanor-Criminal and civil penalties
Section 34A-2-76 - [Repealed]
Section 34A-2-77 - False representation or tampering with monitoring device prohibited-Violation
Section 34A-2-78 - Alternative remedies not barred by invoking penalties
Section 34A-2-79 - Remedies under chapter alternative to remedies under other law
Section 34A-2-80 to 34A-2-81 - [Repealed]
Section 34A-2-82 - Acceptance of grants for water pollution control
Section 34A-2-83 to 34A-2-85 - [Repealed]
Section 34A-2-86, 34A-2-87 - [Repealed]
Section 34A-2-87.1 to 34A-2-92.4 - [Repealed]
Section 34A-2-93 - [Effective Until 7/1/2024] Promulgation of rules by board
Section 34A-2-93 - [Effective 7/1/2024] Promulgation of rules by board
Section 34A-2-94 - Public availability of records and information obtained under chapter-Trade secrets exception
Section 34A-2-95 - [Repealed]
Section 34A-2-96 - Petroleum substances discharged into state waters-Liability for containment and recovery costs-Violation
Section 34A-2-97 - Petroleum substances discharged into state waters-Notice to secretary required-Restriction on use of information in criminal proceeding-Violation
Section 34A-2-98 - [Effective Until 7/1/2024] Underground storage tanks-Definitions
Section 34A-2-98 - [Effective 7/1/2024] Underground storage tanks-Definitions
Section 34A-2-99 - [Effective Until 7/1/2024] Underground storage tanks-Promulgation of rules-Violation
Section 34A-2-99 - [Effective 7/1/2024] Underground storage tanks-Promulgation of rules-Violation
Section 34A-2-100 - [Effective Until 7/1/2024] Above ground stationary storage tank defined
Section 34A-2-100 - [Effective 7/1/2024] Above ground stationary storage tank defined
Section 34A-2-101 - [Effective Until 7/1/2024] Promulgation of rules to safeguard public health and prevent water pollution-Violation
Section 34A-2-101 - [Effective 7/1/2024] Promulgation of rules to safeguard public health and prevent water pollution-Violation
Section 34A-2-102 - Installation of above ground stationary storage tank for storage of regulated substances prohibited-Exceptions-Violation
Section 34A-2-103 - [Effective Until 7/1/2024] Statement of groundwater protection strategy-Coordination of activities
Section 34A-2-103 - [Effective 7/1/2024] Statement of groundwater protection strategy-Coordination of activities
Section 34A-2-104 - Legislative findings-Declaration of public policy
Section 34A-2-104.1 - [Repealed]
Section 34A-2-105 - Conditions requiring submission of preventative action plan-Contents-Violation
Section 34A-2-106 - Development and administration of certain ongoing programs-Review and revision by secretary
Section 34A-2-107 - Standards used in prioritizing groundwater prevention efforts-Other factors for consideration
Section 34A-2-108 - [Repealed]
Section 34A-2-109 - Formation of state management plans for use of fertilizers and pesticides to protect waters and prevent pollution
Section 34A-2-110 - [Repealed]
Section 34A-2-111 - Complaint required to be signed
Section 34A-2-112 - General permit for category of water pollution control-Secretary issued-Terms and conditions-Suspension, revocation or modification-Violation
Section 34A-2-113 - Procedure for issuance, suspension, revocation and renewal of permits-Hearing-Uncontested recommendation
Section 34A-2-114 - Administration of national pollutant discharge elimination system permit program for pretreatment surface water discharge systems-Fee
Section 34A-2-115 - Sewage sludge, toxic pollutants, and significant industrial user defined
Section 34A-2-116 - Development of pretreatment programs for publicly owned treatment works-Assumption of local responsibilities by secretary on request
Section 34A-2-117 - Annual fee on facilities permitted under the national pollutant discharge elimination system
Section 34A-2-118 - Publicly-owned treatment works fee schedule
Section 34A-2-119 - Industrial and governmental treatment works fee schedule
Section 34A-2-119.1 - Annual stormwater fees on construction and industrial sites
Section 34A-2-120 - Fee schedule for other entities
Section 34A-2-121 - Establishment of surface water discharge and pretreatment administrative subfund-Source of funds-Administration-Expenditures-Unexpended funds
Section 34A-2-122 - Owner or operator of surface water discharge or pretreatment system to pay annual fees-Application fee-Dates due
Section 34A-2-123 - Promulgation of rules on disposal of sewage sludge
Section 34A-2-124 - General permit for category of water pollution control-Effective period-Modification, suspension, or revocation-Violation
Section 34A-2-125 - Fee on certain concentrated animal feeding operations-Subfund created
Section 34A-2-126 - Administrative rules on underground injection control Class III wells and in situ leach mining tolled