July 3, 2004 - The Illinois Pollution Control Board is setting rulemaking hearings to consider new, proposed interim phosphorus effluent standard. On May 14, 2004, the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency (IEPA) proposed the phosphorus effluent standard to limit higher concentrations of phosphorus that may result in detrimental levels of plant and algae growth in waters of the state. Meanwhile, the IEPA and others develop scientific information to support a proposal for numeric water quality nutrient standards. The IEPA expects to file a nutrient standards rulemaking proposal with the Board in 2007.
Illinois Pollution Control Board Sets Hearings on IEPA Proposal to Set Interim
Phosphorus Effluent StandardThe Illinois Pollution Control Board is setting rulemaking hearings to consider new,proposed interim phosphorus effluent standard.
The IEPA expects to file a nutrient standards rulemaking proposal with the Board in
2007.
But, the interim standards would not apply
to new or expanded sources that can "demonstrate that phosphorus is not limiting nutrientin the receiving water or that alternative phosphorus effluent limits are warranted by theaquatic environment in the receiving water."The proposed standard would not apply to sources that are "grandfathers in."As proposed, thi...
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