40 CFR § 121.21
When Administrator certifies
June 9, 2020
Certification by the Administrator that the discharge resulting from an activity requiring a license or permit will not violate applicable water quality standards will be required where:
(a) Standards have been promulgated, in whole or in part, by the Administrator pursuant to section 10(c)(2) of the Act: Provided, however, That the Administrator will certify compliance only with respect to those water quality standards promulgated by him; or
(b) Water quality standards have been established, but no State or interstate agency has authority to give such a certification.