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2/12/2016DivisionofEnvironmentalAssessmentandRestorationTotal Maximum Daily Load (MDL)/ Basin Management Action Plans (Maps) February March 2016DEAR Organization Deputy Secretary Ecosystem Restoration

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1. To fill out a total maximum daily load, follow these steps:
2. Gather the necessary data and information, such as the pollutant sources, monitoring data, and receiving water quality standards.
3. Identify and quantify the pollutant sources in the specific watershed or water body.
4. Analyze the monitoring data to determine the existing pollutant levels and trends in the water body.
5. Assess the receiving water quality standards and establish the maximum allowable pollutant levels for the water body.
6. Calculate the pollutant load allocations for each pollutant source, taking into account the reduction measures and best management practices.
7. Allocate the pollutant loads to individual sources based on their contributions and develop a plan to meet the total maximum daily load target.
8. Monitor and track the effectiveness of the implemented measures and adjust the load allocations if necessary.
9. Regularly review and update the total maximum daily load based on new data and changing conditions.

Who needs total maximum daily load?

1. Several entities and individuals can benefit from total maximum daily load (TMDL) information, including:
2. - Environmental regulatory agencies
3. - Water resource managers and planners
4. - Scientists and researchers
5. - Pollutant dischargers and industries
6. - Non-governmental organizations (NGOs)
7. - Stakeholders and community members
8. These stakeholders can use TMDL information to understand the water quality conditions, identify pollution sources, develop strategies for pollution reduction, and make informed decisions related to water resource management and protection.

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What is total maximum daily load?

Total maximum daily load (TMDL) is a regulatory term in the U.S. Clean Water Act, describing a plan for restoring impaired waters that specifies the maximum amount of a pollutant that a body of water can receive while still meeting water quality standards.

Who is required to file total maximum daily load?

State environmental agencies are responsible for developing and implementing TMDLs, with oversight from the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).

How to fill out total maximum daily load?

TMDLs are developed through a stakeholder process involving water quality monitoring, data analysis, load allocation calculations, and public input.

What is the purpose of total maximum daily load?

The purpose of TMDLs is to identify sources of pollution, establish limits on pollutant discharges, and ultimately improve the quality of impaired water bodies.

What information must be reported on total maximum daily load?

TMDL reports must include information on pollutant sources, water quality standards, load allocations, and monitoring and implementation plans.