Section 235.03. Definitions.

  In addition to the definitions in ss. NR 205.03 , 205.04 and 211.03 , the following definitions apply to the terms used in this chapter:

(1)  "Direct discharge" means the introduction of pollutants into waters of the state.

(2)  "Existing source" means any point source, except a new source as defined in sub. (4) , from which pollutants are or may be discharged either to waters of the state or into a publicly owned treatment works.

(3)  "Indirect discharge" means the introduction of pollutants into a publicly owned treatment works.

(4)  "New source" means any point source for which the commencement of construction occurred after March 21, 1983, and from which pollutants are or may be discharged either to waters of the state or into a publicly owned treatment works.

(5)  "OCPSF" means organic chemicals, plastics and synthetic fibers.

(6)  "Priority pollutants" means the toxic pollutants listed in s. NR 215.03 .

(7)  "SIC" means U.S. department of commerce bureau of the census standard industrial classification.

History: Cr. Register, March, 1997, No. 495 , eff. 4-1-97.