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Action to Amend the Ban on Swimming in the Potomac and Anacostia Rivers

Tuesday, August 9, 2022

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Action to Amend the Ban on Swimming in the Potomac River and the Anacostia River:

Attachment(s):

Notice of Final Rulemaking WQ Criteria for Special Swimming Events.pdf

How to Obtain Approval of a Swim Event in the Potomac and Anacostia Rivers

Notice of Final Rulemaking Title 21, Chapter 11, Section 1108

Written Comments submitted to DDOE

Public Hearing Transcript

Response to Comments

Notice of Final Rulemaking - Anacostia River Special Swimming Events

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