Definitions

Definitions. Definitions. In this chapter: (1) “Criteria” or “criterion” has the meaning established in 40 CFR 131.3 (b) . (2) “Loading" means the concentration or amount of a parameter within a discharge multiplied by the flow of that discharge. (3) “Parameter” means a chemical, physical, or biological property that can be tested or monitored as a measure of water quality. (4) “Receiving water" means the portion of a surface water affected by a proposed new or increased discharge. (5) “Section 303 (d) list” has the meaning established under s. NR 102.03 (6) . (6) “Surface waters" means all waters of the state, as designated under s. 283.01 (20) , Stats., except groundwater, as defined in s. 299.01 (5) , Stats. (7) “TMDL” or “total maximum daily load” has the meaning established under s. NR 212.72 (11) . (8) “U.S. EPA” means the United States environmental protection agency. (8m) “Water quality standards” or “standards” has the meaning established in 40 CFR 131.3 (i) . (9) “WPDES” or “WPDES permit” means Wisconsin pollutant discharge elimination system permit issued by the department under ch. 283 , Stats. (10) “WQBEL” or “water quality based effluent limitation” means an effluent limitation established by the department under s. 283.13 (5) , Stats.