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40 CFR 142.41 - Variance request.

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§ 142.41
Variance request.
A supplier of water may request the granting of a variance pursuant to this subpart for a public water system within a State that does not have primary enforcement responsibility by submitting a request for a variance in writing to the Administrator. Suppliers of water may submit a joint request for variances when they seek similar variances under similar circumstances. Any written request for a variance or variances shall include the following information:
(a) The nature and duration of variance requested.
(b) Relevant analytical results of water quality sampling of the system, including results of relevant tests conducted pursuant to the requirements of the national primary drinking water regulations.
(c) For any request made under § 142.40(a) :
(1) Explanation in full and evidence of the best available treatment technology and techniques.
(2) Economic and legal factors relevant to ability to comply.
(3) Analytical results of raw water quality relevant to the variance request.
(4) A proposed compliance schedule, including the date each step toward compliance will be achieved. Such schedule shall include as a minimum the following dates:
(i) Date by which arrangement for alternative raw water source or improvement of existing raw water source will be completed.
(ii) Date of initiation of the connection of the alternative raw water source or improvement of existing raw water source.
(iii) Date by which final compliance is to be achieved.
(5) A plan for the provision of safe drinking water in the case of an excessive rise in the contaminant level for which the variance is requested.
(6) A plan for additional interim control measures during the effective period of variance.
(d) For any request made under § 142.40(b), a statement that the system will perform monitoring and other reasonable requirements prescribed by the Administrator as a condition to the variance.
(e) Other information, if any, believed to be pertinent by the applicant.
(f) Such other information as the Administrator may require.
[41 FR 2918, Jan. 20, 1976, as amended at 52 FR 20675, June 2, 1987]

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U.S.C. : Title 42 - THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE

§ 300f - Definitions

42 USC § 300g–1 - National drinking water regulations

42 USC § 300g–2 - State primary enforcement responsibility

42 USC § 300g–3 - Enforcement of drinking water regulations

42 USC § 300g–4 - Variances

42 USC § 300g–5 - Exemptions

42 USC § 300g–6 - Prohibition on use of lead pipes, solder, and flux

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42 USC § 300j–4 - Records and inspections

42 USC § 300j–9 - General provisions

42 USC § 300j–11 - Indian Tribes

Title 40 published on 2012-07-01

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  • 2013-02-13; vol. 78 # 30 - Wednesday, February 13, 2013
    1. 78 FR 10270 - National Primary Drinking Water Regulations: Revisions to the Total Coliform Rule
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      ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
      Final rule.
      This final rule is effective on April 15, 2013. For judicial purposes, this final rule is promulgated as of February 13, 2013. The compliance date for the rule requirements is April 1, 2016. The incorporation by reference of certain publications listed in the rule is approved by the Director of the Federal Register (FR) as of April 15, 2013.
      40 CFR Parts 141 and 142