40 CFR 25.9 - Permit enforcement.

Regulations last checked for updates: Apr 28, 2024

Title 40 - Protection of Environment last revised: Jun 26, 2024

View all text of Part 25 [§ 25.1 - § 25.14]

§ 25.9 - Permit enforcement.

Each agency administering a permit program shall develop internal procedures for receiving evidence submitted by citizens about permit violations and ensuring that it is properly considered. Public effort in reporting violations shall be encouraged, and the agency shall make available information on reporting procedures. The agency shall investigate alleged violations promptly.

authority: Sec. 101(e), Clean Water Act, as amended (33 U.S.C. 1251(e)); sec. 7004(b), Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (42 U.S.C. 6974(b)); sec. 1450(a)(1), Safe Drinking Water Act, as amended (42 U.S.C. 300j-9)

source: 44 FR 10292, Feb. 16, 1979, unless otherwise noted.

cite as: 40 CFR 25.9