1、Congressional Research Service The Library of CongressCRS Report for CongressReceived through the CRS WebOrder Code 97-290 ENRUpdated February 8, 2005Stormwater Permits: Status ofEPAs Regulatory ProgramClaudia CopelandSpecialist in Resources and Environmental PolicyResources, Science, and Industry D
2、ivisionSummaryThe Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and states are implementing afederally mandated program for controlling stormwater discharges from industrial plantsand municipalities. Large cities and most industry sources are subject to rules issued in1990, and EPA issued permit rules to co
3、ver smaller cities and other industrial sourcesin 1999. Because of the large number of affected sources and deadline changes that ledto confusion, numerous questions have arisen about this program. Impacts of theprograms requirements, especially on cities, are a continuing concern. The 108thCongress
4、 considered but did not enact omnibus energy legislation (H.R. 6) that includeda provision to give the oil and gas industry regulatory relief from some stormwaterrequirements. This report will be updated as warranted.BackgroundStormwater discharge systems are the pipes and sewer lines that carry rai
