Proposed Modification of NPDES General Permit for Federal Aquaculture Facilities and Aquaculture Facilities Located in Indian Country in Washington (WAG130000)
EPA Region 10 proposes to modify the NPDES general permit for federal aquaculture facilities and those in Indian Country in Washington (WAG130000), potentially changing effluent limits, monitoring, and reporting requirements.
Aforeworn detected this change in the Environmental & Emissions Compliance (EPA) space on August 14, 2026 and published this briefing so affected operators are forewarned rather than caught off guard. It is rated Medium urgency. Operators of federal aquaculture facilities and aquaculture facilities located in Indian Country in Washington state. should confirm how it applies to their specific situation before acting. There is a time constraint attached: Comment period deadline not specified in the excerpt; check the Federal Register notice for the exact date.. Acting after that point can mean penalties, a lapsed licence, or lost eligibility — exactly the kind of surprise Aforeworn exists to prevent. Aforeworn monitors Environmental & Emissions Compliance (EPA) continuously and turns every detected change into a plain-English briefing like this one, so you always know first. Forewarned is forearmed.
What changed
The EPA is proposing modifications to the NPDES general permit WAG130000, which may affect discharge limits, monitoring, and reporting obligations.
Who it affects
Operators of federal aquaculture facilities and aquaculture facilities located in Indian Country in Washington state.
What you must do
Review the proposed modifications and submit comments before the comment deadline to influence the final permit.
Deadline
Comment period deadline not specified in the excerpt; check the Federal Register notice for the exact date.
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