Water Quality Standards Regulations: Coeur D’Alene Tribe of Indians
Presented are water quality standards in effect for Clean Water Act (CWA) purposes for this tribe.
The EPA is posting these standards as a convenience to users and has made a reasonable effort to assure their accuracy. For each document listed under "Tribal Standards in Effect for CWA Purposes", the EPA has made a reasonable effort to identify parts of the standards that are disapproved or are otherwise not in effect for CWA purposes. Additionally, please note the documents may also contain provisions that the EPA does not have the authority and duty to act on under the Clean Water Act because the provisions are not water quality standards.
Authority to Administer Standards Program
This tribe was granted treatment in a manner similar to a state (TAS) on August 5, 2005.
Tribal Standards in Effect for CWA Purposes
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Water Quality Standards for Approved Surface Waters of the Coeur d’Alene Tribe (pdf)
(Effective March 29, 2019) Some provisions of the WQS have been disapproved by EPA. Please refer to the cover memo for the WQS and the action letters identified for more information.
Selected Actions and Correspondence
EPA’s recent action letters and supporting documents are provided for reference.
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The U.S. EPA’s Action on the Coeur d’Alene Tribe’s Acute Mercury Criterion (pdf)
(Effective March 29, 2019) Action letter and technical support document for approval of the acute mercury criterion for protection of aquatic life.
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U.S EPA’s Action on the Coeur d’Alene Tribe’s June 2010 Surface Water Quality Standards and Non-Substantive June 2014 Revisions (pdf)
(Effective June 12, 2014) Action letter and Technical Support Document for Action on the Water Quality Standards for Approved Surface Waters of the Coeur d’Alene Tribe. The action relates to the WQS, submitted June 4, 2010, and non-substantive revisions submitted June 10, 2014.
Federally Proposed or Promulgated Standards
- None at this time.