Load Allocation

Term · Environment · MLC-T-ENV-015935

1. The portion of a receiving water's loading capacity that is attributed either to one of its existing or future nonpoint sources of pollution or to natural background sources. Load allocations are best estimates of the loading, which can range from reasonably accurate estimates to gross allotments, depending on the availability of data and appropriate techniques for predicting the loading. Wherever possible, natural and nonpoint source loads should be distinguished. (40 CFR 130.2(g))

2. The portion of the loading capacity attributed to (1) the existing or future nonpoint sources of pollution and (2) natural background sources. Wherever possible, nonpoint source loads and natural loads should be distinguished.

3. The portion of a receiving waters loading capacity that is attributed either to one of its existing or future nonpoint sources of pollution or to natural background sources. Load allocations are best estimates of the loading, which can range from reasonably accurate estimates to gross allotments, depending on the availability of data and appropriate techniques for predicting the loading. Wherever possible, natural and nonpoint source loads should be distinguished. (40 CFR 130.2(g))

4. The portion of the Total Maximum Daily Load (TMDL) allocated to existing or future nonpoint sources and natural background.

5. The portion of a receiving water's loading capacity that is attributed either to one of its existing or future nonpoint sources of pollution or to natural background sources. Load allocations are best estimates of the loading, which may range from reasonably accurate estimates to gross allotments, depending on the availability of data and appropriate techniques for predicting the loading. Wherever possible, natural and nonpoint source loads should be distinguished.

6. The portion of a receiving water’s loading capacity that is attributed either to one of its existing or future nonpoint sources of pollution or to natural background sources. LAs are best estimates of the loading, which may range from reasonably accurate estimates to gross allotments, depending on the availability of data and appropriate techniques for predicting the loading. Wherever possible, natural and nonpoint source loads should be distinguished. 40 CFR 130.2.

Table 1. Record
Identifier	MLC-T-ENV-015935
Field	Environment
Subject	Water
Abbreviation	LA
References	Sediment Total Maximum Daily Loads (TMDLs) Glossary; Total Maximum Daily Loads (303d) Glossary; Impaired Waters and Total Maximum Daily Loads Glossary; Urban Watershed Management Research Terminology; Chesapeake Bay TMDL Glossary; NPDES Permit Writers Glossary; NPDES Permit Writers Manual Glossary; Water Quality Toolkit Glossary; Water Quality Trading Toolkit for Permit Writers Glossary

Record as JSON

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