# 40 CFR § 124.7: Statement of basis

> Federal · Regulations · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-40-124.7

## Section

- **Citation:** 40 CFR § 124.7
- **Heading:** Statement of basis
- **Jurisdiction:** Federal
- **Kind:** Regulations
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** September 22, 2026
- **Source:** Publisher's official text
- **Location:** Title 40—Protection of Environment > CHAPTER I—ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY > SUBCHAPTER D—WATER PROGRAMS > PART 124—PROCEDURES FOR DECISIONMAKING > Subpart A—General Program Requirements

## Text

EPA shall prepare a statement of basis for every draft permit for which a fact sheet under § 124.8 is not prepared. The statement of basis shall briefly describe the derivation of the conditions of the draft permit and the reasons for them or, in the case of notices of intent to deny or terminate, reasons supporting the tentative decision. The statement of basis shall be sent to the applicant and, on request, to any other person.

## Nearby sections

- [40 CFR § 124.1 § 124.1 Purpose and scope.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-40-124.1.md)
- [40 CFR § 124.2 § 124.2 Definitions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-40-124.2.md)
- [40 CFR § 124.3 § 124.3 Application for a permit.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-40-124.3.md)
- [40 CFR § 124.4 § 124.4 Consolidation of permit processing.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-40-124.4.md)
- [40 CFR § 124.5 § 124.5 Modification, revocation and reissuance, or termination of permits.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-40-124.5.md)
- [40 CFR § 124.6 § 124.6 Draft permits.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-40-124.6.md)
- [40 CFR § 124.7 § 124.7 Statement of basis.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-40-124.7.md)
- [40 CFR § 124.8 § 124.8 Fact sheet.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-40-124.8.md)
- [40 CFR § 124.9 § 124.9 Administrative record for draft permits when EPA is the permitting authority.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-40-124.9.md)
- [40 CFR § 124.10 § 124.10 Public notice of permit actions and public comment period.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-40-124.10.md)
- [40 CFR § 124.11 § 124.11 Public comments and requests for public hearings.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-40-124.11.md)
- [40 CFR § 124.12 § 124.12 Public hearings.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-40-124.12.md)
- [40 CFR § 124.13 § 124.13 Obligation to raise issues and provide information during the public comment period.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-40-124.13.md)
- [40 CFR § 124.14 § 124.14 Reopening of the public comment period.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-40-124.14.md)

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