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§ 122.46 Duration of permits (applicable to State programs, see § 123.25).
(a) NPDES permits shall be effective for a fixed term not to exceed 5 years.
(b) Except as provided in § 122.6, the term of a permit shall not be extended by modification beyond the maximum duration specified in this section.
(c) The Director may issue any permit for a duration that is less than the full allowable term under this section.