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Why is DEQ using the 1996 303(d) list?

April 26, 2017deq list

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Why is DEQ using the 1996 303(d) list?

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In1997 the legislature required DEQ to use sufficient, credible data in making beneficial use determinations. As a result of the new definition of sufficient, credible data, 486 water bodies were removed from the 2000 303(d) list pending reassessment. However, a federal judicial order requires EPA and DEQ to complete all necessary TMDLs for all water bodies on the 1996 303(d) list by May 5, 2007.