Mississippi Administrative Code

Section 303(d) of the Clean Water Act and the implementing federal regulations at 40 C.F.R. §130.7 require the state to identify those waters within its jurisdiction for which effluent limitations are not sufficient to implement one or more applicable water quality standards and …

A. Consolidated Assessment Listing Methodology (CALM) All data used to make formal assessments of the quality of the state's waters, regardless of its source, are evaluated in keeping with the requirements and guidelines in the state's Mississippi CALM [Consolidated Assessment Li…

Non-attainment of the fish consumption use was assessed for a water body based on the presence of a fish consumption advisory supported by fish tissue monitoring data. Water bodies with fish consumption advisories, "restricted" or "no consumption," were assessed as not attaining …

A. Stream Listings The impaired waters in Tables 3-5 below are sorted alphabetically by the river basin then by the water body name. The extent of the segment is described beginning with the upstream boundary thence to the downstream boundary. The maps of these segments are locat…

Table 3 provides the changes proposed for 2024 including completed TMDLs since 2022, the monitored streams that are delisted because they are now fully supporting, and other changes made to the list. In addition, the federal NTTS TMDL tracking information are provided. The Nation…

MDEQ has developed a new collaborative framework for implementing the Clean Water Act in compliance with a new national initiative by EPA. The Priority Framework Process is designed to help coordinate efforts to advance the effectiveness of the water program. In order to select p…

MDEQ notified the public of the availability of this document by publishing a Public Notice in a statewide newspaper. Additionally, MDEQ sent notices of availability to those addressees on the TMDL notification list. The public was invited to comment on the content of this docume…

Table 9 Impaired Waters Basin Water Body Name Water Body Id County Impaired Use Pollutant Location Big Black River Atwood Creek 103012 Attala Aquatic Life Use Support Biological Impairment Near Kosciusko from headwaters to mouth at Apookta Creek Big Black River Bear Creek 107711 …

The words and phrases used in this regulation shall have the meanings set forth in this section. A. Annular Space- the space between the borehole wall and the well casing or screen, or the space between a casing pipe and a liner pipe or between two strings of casing. B. Applicant…

A. Scope and Applicability - All water, whether occurring on the surface of the ground or underneath the surface of the ground, has been declared by statute to be among the basic resources of this state and subject to this regulation governing control, development, and use of wat…

All surface water diversions must meet the permitting requirements set forth in Rule 1.2, unless specifically exempted below. A. Exemptions Surface water diversions meeting the following conditions shall not be subject to the permitting requirements of this chapter:(1) Diversions…

All groundwater withdrawals must meet the permitting requirements set forth in Rule 1.2, unless specifically exempted below. A. Exemptions- Wells for the purpose of groundwater withdrawal meeting the following conditions shall not be subject to the permitting requirements of this…

Procedures for declaring submitted information confidential and for agency handling of such information are found in Miss. Code Ann. Section 49-17-39, Section 51-3-44, and the Commissions Regulations Regarding the Review and Reproduction of Public Records, Chapter 11, Part 1, Cha…

Enforcement of these regulations shall be governed by Miss. Code Ann. Section 51-3-49 through 51-3-55, and Sections 49-17-31 through 49-17-43. Notes 11 Miss. Code. R. 7-1.6 Miss. Code Ann. §§ 51-3-1, et seq., 49-2-1, et seq. and 49-17-1, et seq.

A. General- All permittees and licensees shall inform MDEQ of any address changes within fifteen (15) days of any change of address, and must readily accept all mail sent to them from the Commission, MDEQ, or the Permit Board. B. Registered or certified mail- Registered or Certif…

The words and phrases used in this regulation, shall have the following meanings: A. Annular Space - The space between the borehole wall and the well casing or screen, or the space between a casing pipe and a liner pipe or between two strings of casing. B. Applicant - Any person …

Grounds for the suspension or revocation of a license are as follows: A. Providing false information in an application for a license or any affidavit required in the licensing process; B. Violating any provision of Miss. Code Ann. Sections 51-5-1, et seq., or this regulation; C. …

Procedures for hearings and appeals of Commission decisions are set forth in Miss. Code Annotated, Sections 51-5-7 and 51-5-9. Notes 11 Miss. Code. R. 7-2.11 Miss. Code Ann. §§ 51-3-1, et seq., 51-5-1, et seq., 49-2-1, et seq. and 49-17-1, et seq.

The Licensee shall be responsible for compliance with all applicable state and federal statutes and regulations. A. Water Wells and Boreholes Penetrating Aquifers In General Use For Domestic and Public Water Supply- The standards contained herein are the minimum construction stan…

A. General Installation of pumps and well equipment shall be in accordance with the manufacturer's recommendation and this regulation. All pumps and well equipment shall be designed and installed so as to prevent contamination of the well. (1) Licensing Pump installation shall be…

A. Applicability (1) Except as stated in paragraph B. below, the standards for decommissioning abandoned or unused water wells and boreholes apply to all abandoned water wells and to all boreholes that penetrate water bearing strata or are greater than twenty-five (25) feet in de…

Enforcement of these regulations shall be governed by Miss. Code Ann. Sections 51-5-7 and 51-5-17, and Sections 49-17-31 through 49-17-43. Notes 11 Miss. Code. R. 7-2.15 Miss. Code Ann. §§ 51-3-1, et seq., 51-5-1, et seq., 49-2-1, et seq. and 49-17-1, et seq.

A. General- All permittees and licensees shall inform MDEQ of any address changes within fifteen (15) days of any change of address, and must readily accept all mail sent to them from the Commission, MDEQ, or the Permit Board. B. Registered or certified mail- Registered or Certif…

Procedures for declaring submitted information confidential and for agency handling of such information are found in Miss. Code Ann. Section 49-17-39, Section 51-3-44, and the Commissions Regulations Regarding the Review and Reproduction of Public Records (Chapter 11, Part 1, Cha…

A. Any person, or any company, corporation, or other business entity engaging in a business or occupation that involves drilling of water wells or drilling boreholes that may penetrate water bearing strata (including constructing water wells, constructing geo-thermal systems, con…

An applicant for a license, as defined in this regulation, must submit a completed application on the form provided by MDEQ; and meet or comply with the requirements set forth below: A. Water Well Contractor (Unrestricted License)(1) Be at least twenty-one (21) years of age; and …

A. A license applicant shall be required to take such examinations as may be prescribed by MDEQ. Examinations will normally be administered to test:(1) general knowledge of groundwater resources and wells, (2) specialized knowledge in equipment, techniques, and practices appropri…

A. License Fee- Upon passing the examination, the annual license fee of one hundred dollars ($100.00) must be paid before the license will be issued. The fee must be paid by check, money order, or electronic payment directed to MDEQ. Do not send cash. B. Renewal Fee - An annual r…

A. All licenses expire on June 30 and must be renewed annually. The licensee shall submit a completed renewal request form, provided by MDEQ, along with the appropriate fee to MDEQ prior to June 30. Re-examination is not required for timely renewal of a license. B. Receipt of the…

A. All licensees are required to complete a minimum of four (4) hours of continuing education annually and submit proof as required by MDEQ. Every two (2) years, one (1) of the hours of continuing education must be on state rules and regulations as presented by MDEQ. B. A license…

All drilling rigs, water trucks, service vehicles and other vehicles used in the normal drilling, construction, completion, or reworking of wells and boreholes, and/or the installation of pumping equipment must have the name of the licensee (person, firm, or corporation), and the…

The State Well Report will include sections for a drillers log, a well completion report, and a well modification report. The drillers log portion of the report shall be completed by the licensed contractor and submitted to MDEQ for all drilled wells and boreholes that penetrate …

The words and phrases used in this regulation shall have the meanings set forth in this section: Alter or Repair - Any change in the surface or cross-section of existing dams and/or appurtenant works or any modification to appurtenant structures, other than minor grading and fill…

Any person aggrieved by any initial action of the Permit Board to issue, deny, transfer, modify or revoke a permit may request an evidentiary hearing before the Permit Board regarding the decision. Procedures for hearings and further appeals of Permit Board decisions are set fort…

A. Applicability (1) Except as otherwise provided in this section, any person or entity proposing to construct, enlarge, repair, or alter a dam or reservoir in the state of Mississippi must obtain a permit from the Permit Board, or its designee, prior to commencement of any site …

A. Any person or entity proposing to construct, enlarge, repair, or alter a dam or reservoir shall submit either an application or a pre-construction notification (if the provisions of Rule 3.2 B. apply) to the Board, on forms prescribed by the Board, at least thirty (30) days pr…

A. No materials shall be placed in a watercourse that will impede or block the natural flow of water without first obtaining a permit from the Permit Board and other appropriate federal, state, and local authorities. Additionally, any activity involving the discharge of dredged o…

A. Any modification, alteration, enlargement, or major repair of an existing dam, whether requested by the owner or directed by the Commission, will be subject to the current design standards for the appropriate hazard classification as set forth in this regulation. B. High Hazar…

A. The owner and the operator of a dam shall be responsible for the proper operation and maintenance as well as the structural integrity of the dam. In order to fulfill this responsibility, the owner and/or the operator should perform a visual inspection of the dam at least every…

Procedures for declaring submitted information confidential and for agency handling of such information are found in Miss. Code Ann. Section 49-17-39, Section 51-3-44, and the Commission's Regulations Regarding the Review and Reproduction of Public Records (Title 11, Part 1, Chap…

A. If MDEQ or the Commission determines that: (1) A dam was constructed without obtaining required prior authorization from the Permit Board; (2) A dam was not constructed in accordance with the plans and specifications upon which MDEQ based its authorization; (3) The dam may not…

A. General - All regulated dam owners shall inform MDEQ of any address changes, changes in ownership, or changes in the designated agent of the owner within fifteen (15) days of any such changes, and must readily accept all mail sent to them from the Commission, MDEQ, or the Perm…

In accordance with the definitions provided in Section 19 of H.B. 1730, passed and became law in Mississippi Regular Session of 2020, for the purposes of this chapter, the following terms shall have the meanings ascribed in this rule unless the context clearly indicates otherwise…

A. Section 19 of H.B. 1730, Mississippi Regular Session of 2020, created in the State Treasury a special fund to be designated as the "Mississippi Dam Safety Fund," which shall consist of funds made available by the Legislature in any manner and funds from any other source design…

A. The department hereby establishes a grant program to make grants to owners of high hazard dams to provide funds to be used for the purposes of draining, repairing, rehabilitating, breaching, or removing high hazard dams in this state as necessary to protect downstream lives an…

In its selection of projects to which award grants, subject to available funds, MDEQ shall rank and prioritize applications for Dam Safety Grants based on the potential to reduce risk to downstream lives and property in the event that the dam were to fail. Additional studies and …

A. Upon the department's approval of an application for a grant, the department shall enter into a project grant agreement with each grantee to establish the terms of the grant and the project, including the amount of the grant. B. The grant funds shall be used by grantees to add…