LAC 33:IX.2609. Watershed Trading Frameworks

A. The department may establish watershed trading frameworks for one or more watersheds in any TMDL, TMDL implementation plan, independent state water quality management plan, or by a separate agency order to describe details of watershed-level trading processes and standards. B. A watershed trading framework shall specify those pollutants that are subject to trading, the trading area, regulations, and applicable TMDL allocations and implementation schedules that will be used to derive trading baseline within that watershed. C. The department shall provide an opportunity for public notice and comment before approving a watershed trading framework. D. A watershed trading framework is not required in order for the department to approve a WQT plan.