LAC 33:IX.2613. Requirements for Trading Areas

A. A trading area shall be defined ecologically where a pollution reduction in one part of the area can be linked to a pollutant being traded that results in a net water quality improvement at a point of compliance, which can be demonstrated using accepted and verified model or real-time data. B. A trading area shall be defined to reduce the risk of localized or downstream water quality impairments or localized or downstream impacts. C. Trading areas shall be developed, documented, and included in a WQT plan on a case-by-case basis. D. Trading areas shall be consistent with any applicable TMDL or TMDL alternative.