US lawFederal (United States)RegulationsTitle 40 CFR — Protection of EnvironmentChapter I — ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCYPart 131 — WATER QUALITY STANDARDSSubpart B — Establishment of Water Quality Standards131.1340 C.F.R. § 131.13General policies.Last amended: 2016Year: 2026Length: 34 wordsOfficial source Cite as 40 C.F.R. § 131.13 (2026)States may, at their discretion, include in their State standards, policies generally affecting their application and implementation, such as mixing zones, low flows and variances. Such policies are subject to EPA review and approval.Previous40 C.F.R. § 131.12Next40 C.F.R. § 131.14