[Code of Federal Regulations]
[Title 32, Volume 4]
[Revised as of July 1, 2002]
From the U.S. Government Printing Office via GPO Access
[CITE: 32CFR650.55]

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                       TITLE 32--NATIONAL DEFENSE
 
              CHAPTER V--DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY (CONTINUED)
 
PART 650--ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AND ENHANCEMENT (AR 200-1)--Table of Contents
 
                  Subpart C--Water Resources Management
 
Sec. 650.55  Responsibilities.

    (a) The Chief of Engineers will exercise Army staff responsibility 
for directing and coordinating the Army water pollution abatement 
program for both fixed and mobile facilities. Specifically the Chief of 
Engineers will--
    (1) Promulgate policy and regulations on water resources management 
which reflect Department of Defense guidance and pertinent provisions of 
water pollution control laws.
    (2) Develop long range policies on wastewater treatment to achieve 
the 1983 water quality objectives and 1985 goals of Pub. L. 92-500.
    (3) Manage the identification, reporting, engineering, design and 
construction of projects required to control and monitor discharges in 
accordance with applicable Federal, State and regional water quality 
standards.
    (4) Monitor water conservation practices for the purpose of 
identifying new potential uses for wastewater and methods for reducing 
water consumption.
    (5) Publish policies on the control and disposal of sewage, galley, 
bilge and marine engine wastes.
    (6) Provide guidance and direction to Army facilities in the 
preparation of applications for operating permits required by the FWPCA, 
Marine Protection, Research and Sanctuaries Act of 1972, and River and 
Harbor Act of 1899.
    (7) Monitor the status of all FWPCA and ocean dumping permits and 
reports submitted in accordance with permit provisions.
    (8) Coordinate the promulgation of new or revised water criteria and 
standards with TSC.
    (9) Monitor master plans, construction plans and activities, and 
natural resource conservation activities to control surface water runoff 
and minimize erosion.
    (10) Review and comment on NPDES and ocean dumping permits issued by 
EPA to Army installations.
    (b) The Surgeon General will--
    (1) Monitor health and welfare aspects of water and wastewater 
control criteria and standards promulgated by Federal and State 
agencies.
    (2) Establish and conduct water supply surveillance programs to 
ensure the maintenance of adequate potable water for Army installations.
    (3) Accumulate, evaluate and disseminate information on water 
pollution conditions that may adversely affect the health of man and 
animals.
    (4) Conduct field investigations and special studies to determine 
the effectiveness of wastewater treatment and recommend corrective 
measures when appropriate.
    (5) Provide technical consultation on the health, welfare, and 
environmental

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aspects of water and wastewater treatment programs and activities.
    (6) Coordinate the development of water and wastewater treatment 
standards, procedures, surveys and studies with the Chief of Engineers.
    (7) Review and comment on NPDES and ocean dumping permits issued by 
EPA to Army installations.
    (8) Assist the Chief of Engineers in the formulation of plans and 
design criteria for water monitoring systems.
    (9) Maintain a record of all FWPCA and ocean dumping permits issued 
to Army installations, perform a technical evaluation of FWPCA and ocean 
discharge monitoring reports received, and notify submitting 
installations of noted deficiencies.
    (10) Report semi-annually on the status of NPDES permits and NPDES 
discharge monitoring reports to the HQDA (DAEN-ZCE) Washington, DC 
20310, (RCS-ENG 237).
    (c) Major Army commands (MA-COM) have the responsibility to ensure 
that they and their subordinate elements develop programs which will--
    (1) Identify, quantify, and report all sources of water pollution 
and take appropriate action to eliminate or reduce them to acceptable 
levels. This applies to all Army facilities to include all buildings, 
installation structures, land, utilities, equipment, aircraft, vessels 
and other vehicles and property controlled by or constructed or 
manufactured for the purpose of leasing to the Army.
    (2) Program and budget funds for remedial water pollution control 
projects to ensure compliance with applicable standards by statutory 
imposed dates.
    (3) Establish routine wastewater control monitoring programs to 
insure compliance with discharge limitations established by regulatory 
agencies and adherence to proper waste treatment operational procedure 
as specified in TM 5-665, TM 5-814-3, and TM 5-814-6.
    (4) Obtain permits from the appropriate EPA Regional Administrator 
for all discharges of pollutants from installations and activities into 
navigable waters as required by NPDES and for the transportation of 
materials for the purpose of dumping them into ocean waters and comply 
fully with the provisions of such permits.
    (5) Obtain permits from the appropriate District Engineer for all 
other actions in or affecting navigable waters of the United States, 
including the discharge of dredged or fill material in such waters, and 
for the transportation of dredged material for the purpose of dumping it 
in ocean waters.
    (6) Control the discharge of sewage and bilge waste from vessels in 
accordance with US Coast Guard, EPA, DOD or State regulations.
    (7) Control the runoff of surface waters to minimize soil erosion, 
downstream flooding and pollution of waterways by sediments and 
contaminants.
    (8) Conserve water resources by instituting regulatory measures 
where needed and by the judicious use of wastewater for consumptive 
purposes.
    (9) Provide all personnel with drinking water that meets the quality 
standards specified by The Surgeon General.
    (10) Commander, U.S. Army Materiel Development and Readiness Command 
will develop appropriate pollution control devices and retrofit vessels 
in the inventory required to meet specified standards.