Major/Non-Major Indicator

{
  "id": "MLC-T-ENV-016342",
  "term": "Major/Non-Major Indicator",
  "field": "Environment",
  "definition": "A facility classification from the NPDES permitting authorities based on toxic pollutant potential, ratio of discharge flow/stream flow volume, conventional pollutant loading, public health impact, water quality factors, and proximity to coastal waters. Search Considerations: The Loading Tool identifies major facilities by searching for an \"M\" in the Major/Non-Major Status Code field from ICIS-NPDES. If this field is blank, then the Loading Tool assumes the facility is a non-major facility.",
  "subject": "Enforcement and compliance",
  "references": [
    "Glossary of Frequent Terms in the Loading Tool"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/environment/major-non-major-indicator/"
}