EPA Extends Public Comment Period on Phosphorus Limits for Vermont Segments of Lake Champlain

EPA Extends Public Comment Period on Phosphorus Limits for Vermont Segments of Lake Champlain. Phosphorus is one of the key factors causing toxic blue-green algae blooms

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) extended the public comment period on the Phosphorus Total Maximum Daily Loads (TMDLs) for the twelve Vermont segments of Lake Champlain until October 15, 2015.

On August 14, 2015, EPA made the phosphorus TMDLs for the Vermont segments of Lake Champlain available for public comment. The comment period was set to expire on September 15, 2015. In response to requests for additional time, EPA is extending the comment period for thirty additional days, until October 15, 2015.

Further information and copies of the Lake Champlain TMDLs may be obtained on-line at http://www.epa.gov/region1/eco/tmdl/lakechamplain.html

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