32 C.F.R. § 650.55 Responsibilities.
Title 32 - National Defense
(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 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.
Title 32: National Defense
PART 650—ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AND ENHANCEMENT (AR 200–1)
Subpart C—Water Resources Management
General
§ 650.55 Responsibilities.
