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MS4 Pollutant Removal Standard Policy Exploration

This research looks at the policy implications of various approaches to addressing the differences between Colorado MS4 TSS removal requirements and TSS percent removal used by state and national standards. This research conducted interviews of 8-subject matter experts and associated policy analysis matrices filled out by participants.

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The Supreme Court has ruled that two common NPDES permit provisions are invalid: So what’s next?

The Supreme Court’s ruling in San Francisco v. EPA provides some protections against liability for conditions beyond the permittee’s control, but stormwater managers should be aware of state law requirements and other potential pitfalls. This article on Stormwater Solutions by Dana Dean and Christopher D. Jensen reviews the case and how it might impact NPDES permits.

Discharges of Dredged and Fill Material into State Waters & Regulation 87
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Discharges of Dredged and Fill Material into State Waters & Regulation 87

Regulation 87 – HB24-1379 directs the Water Quality Control Division to develop a dredge and fill authorization program and the Water Quality Control Commission to establish permitting and mitigation rules by Dec. 31, 2025. The outcome will be Regulation No. 87, a control regulation for avoiding, minimizing, and mitigating the impacts of dredge and fill activity in Waters of the State in Colorado.