Pollutant Discharge Permit
/ˈpɑː.ljuː.tənt ˈdɪs.tʃɑːrdʒ pɚˈmɪt/
Definitions
- (n.) A legal authorization issued by a governing body allowing a person or entity to discharge specified pollutants into a particular water body under regulated conditions.
The factory obtained a pollutant discharge permit to legally release treated wastewater into the river.
Forms
- pollutant discharge permit
- pollutant discharge permits
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Commentary
Typically issued under statutes like the Clean Water Act, these permits set limits to protect water quality and require monitoring; careful drafting of permit conditions is crucial to enforce environmental standards effectively.
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