EPA's Water Quality Trading Policy

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Library of Congress. Congressional Research Service

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Summary

Discusses EPA water quality trading policy, which aims to assist industry and municipalities in meeting Clean Water Act obligations through a program that allows one source to meet regulatory requi...

Discusses EPA water quality trading policy, which aims to assist industry and municipalities in meeting Clean Water Act obligations through a program that allows one source to meet regulatory requirements by buying credits from other sources that have lower pollution control costs. Defines water quality trading, provides summary of EPA policy objectives, and addresses issues of concern and Congressional interest.

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