Ohio § 6111.56
Full text of Ohio Ohio Revised Code § 6111.56, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 6111.56.
(A) If the source or sources of a pollutant causing an impairment of a water of the state
are unknown, the water of the state may be identified and listed under section 303(d)
of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act. However, the director of environmental protection shall continue to monitor the
water of the state to determine the source or sources of the impairment before a total
maximum daily load is established for the water of the state pursuant to that section. (B) The director shall not include a water of the state on a list established under section
303(d) of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act or establish a total maximum daily
load for a water of the state if the failure of the water of the state to comply with
an applicable water quality standard results solely from the existence of a naturally
occurring condition or conditions. (C) The director shall establish narrative water quality standards where numerical criteria
cannot be established or to supplement numerical criteria.
Frequently Asked Questions About Ohio § 6111.56
What does Ohio Revised Code § 6111.56 cover?
Section 6111.56 is part of the Ohio Revised Code, the codified statutory law of Ohio. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Ohio § 6111.56?
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