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The statutory provisions and U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) regulations described in this document contain legally binding requirements. This guidance is not a substitute for applicable legal requirements, nor is it a regulation itself. Thus, it does not impose legally-binding requirements on any party, including EPA, States, or the regulated community. While EPA has made every effort to ensure the accuracy of the discussion in this guidance, the obligations of the regulated community are determined by statutes, regulations, or other legally binding requirements. In the event of a conflict between the discussion in this document and any statute or regulation, the statute and regulation, not this document, would be controlling. Interested parties are free to raise questions and objections to the guidance and the appropriateness of using it in a particular situation. Although this manual describes suggestions for complying with Ground Water Rule (GWR) requirements, the guidance presented here may not be appropriate for all situations, and alternative approaches may provide satisfactory performance. Mention of trade names or commercial products does not constitute an EPA endorsement or recommendation for use. Please direct questions on this document to