Section 309.142  Water Quality Standards and Waste Load Allocation

In any case in which an NPDES Permit includes as conditions the effluent standards and limitations described in Sections 309.141, 309.142, and 309.143, the Agency shall have determined and verified that the discharge authorized by the permit will not violate applicable water quality standards or a schedule of compliance to achieve applicable water quality standards contained in the NPDES Permit.  In any case in which an NPDES Permit applies any more stringent effluent limitation based on applicable water quality standards, a waste load allocation shall be prepared to ensure that the discharge authorized by the permit is consistent with applicable water quality standards.