Water Quality Standards Regulations: Keweenaw Bay Indian Community

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.

• What is a New or Revised Water Quality Standard Under CWA 303(c)(3)? - Frequently Asked Questions (pdf) (108.04 KB)

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Authority to Administer Standards Program

The Keweenaw Bay Indian Community was granted treatment in a manner similar to a state (TAS) on April 21, 2020.

• Decision Document for the EPA’s Approval of the Keweenaw Bay Indian Community’s Application for Treatment in a Similar Manner as a State (pdf) (2.17 MB)

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Tribal Standards in Effect for CWA Purposes

• Keweenaw Bay Indian Community Tribal Surface Water Quality Standards (pdf) (1.95 MB)
  (Effective April 8, 2024) Tribal regulations establishing water quality standards for surface waters of the Tribe.

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Federally Proposed or Promulgated Standards

• None at this time.