Water Quality Standards Regulations: Port Gamble S’Klallam Tribe
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 September 24, 2003.
Tribal Standards in Effect for CWA Purposes
The Tribe’s water quality standards were approved on September 27, 2005.
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Port Gamble S’Klallam Tribe Water Quality Standards for Surface Waters (pdf)
(Effective November 21, 2024)
Federally Proposed or Promulgated Standards
- None at this time.
Selected Actions and Correspondence
Recent actions along with supporting documents are provided for reference.
November 21, 2024 – The EPA approved new and revised water quality standards submitted by the Port Gamble S’Klallam Tribe on July 17, 2024. Approved provisions include revised human health criteria for toxic substances, revised recreational criteria, revisions to the Tribe’s antidegradation policy and new antidegradation implementation methods, and other non-substantive changes.