Ohio epa is not required to approve all general permit applicants to be covered by the general permit, but may require the discharger to apply for an individual permit if environmental concerns exist that are not addressed by the general permit. How to meet ecologys construction stormwater general. Epa proposes reissuance of general permit for stormwater. You may need a pdf reader to view some of the files on this page. Follow what is the epa construction general permit cgp. Note to readers in february 1988, epa issued the general permit program guidance. This example swppp was developed for epas 2003 construction general permit cgp, as modified. Npdes general permit, the applicability of this permit to the individual. The construction stormwater general permit allows construction activity to proceed under the. The cgp authorizes the discharge of stormwaterand certain non. This general permit contains eligibility restrictions, as well as permit conditions and requirements. Use the pdf linked in the document sidebar for the official electronic format.
Epa reissues construction general permit new discharges include new construction sites and those not covered under the 2003 permit the u. The swppp serves as a roadmap for how you will control your stormwater discharges and comply with the permit. This general permit contains eligibility restrictions, as well as permit conditions. Epas proposed 2017 construction general permit cgp apr 07, 2016. In june 1989, the permits division issued a memorandum regarding. General permit economic impact analysis for the construction stormwater npdes and state waste discharge general permit. The cgp was published in the federal register on february 29, 2012. Water quality order 2003 0007dwq regulated construction activities.
The department of environmental quality has issued the national pollutant discharge elimination system npdes industrial stormwater general permit iswgp ner90. This page provides the ability to search for nois submitted under epas 2012 construction general permit and lews submitted after september 10, 20. The new hampshire npdes program is administered by the epa npdes water permit program in new england. Effective february 16, 2017, the environmental protection agency epa has issued a revised national pollutant discharge elimination system npdes general permit for discharges from construction activities cgp. Epas 2017 construction general permit cgp and related documents. Regulated sites which were covered by the previous permit and filed for an extension by sept. This permit shall become effective on july 1, 2003 as modified effective january 21, 2005. It is preferred that each facility be covered by only one npdes permit i. The cgp, upon reissuance, covers storm water discharges associated. Develop a stormwater pollution prevention plan swppp. Epas 2017 construction general permit cgp and related. Npdes permit, epa will notify you in writing that a permit application is required. Because of this federal law, ecologys construction stormwater general permit cswgp is required for certain construction activities.
This count refers to the total commentsubmissions received on this docket, as of 11. Contact us to ask a question, provide feedback, or report a problem. General instructions the division of water and waste management dwwm has developed and issued a general wvnpdes water pollution control permit to regulate stormwaters containing sediment. Most construction sites will be covered under a general permit. Federal register final national pollutant discharge. General permit for discharges from construction activities in compliance with the provisions of the clean water act, 33 u. Complete and submit a notice of intent noi to epa via the npdes ereporting tool net. If it is determined that a construction activity will take place during a time period where the rainfall erosivity factor is less than five, a written waiver certification. Epa is preparing to reissue the construction general permit cgp. The general permit, issued under the clean water acts national pollutant discharge elimination system, authorizes stormwater discharges from construction activities. Why is it necessary to authorize or permit stormwater discharges from construction sites. On august 19, 1999, the state water board reissued the general construction. Environmental protection agency epa will accept public comment through wednesday, nov. Npdes general permit for storm water discharges from.
Basic industrial stormwater general permit guidance. The process or process equipment covered by this permit shall not be reconstructed, relocated, or. Michigan department of environmental quality air quality division july 28, 2011 permit to install 5710a issued to. Public comment estimated for novemberdecember 2012. This construction general permit cgp authorizes storm water discharges from large and small construction. Epa issues final construction general permit on february 16, 2012, the environmental protection agency epa issued the final 2012 construction general permit cgp. The permit became effective july 18, 2016 and expires june 30, 2021. Environmental protection agencys epa construction general permit cgp for stormwater discharges due out by feb. Construction stormwater npdes and state waste discharge general permit august2005 publication number.
If it is determined that a construction activity will take place during a time. Environmental protection agency epa is reissuing a storm water construction general permit cgp, which expired july 1, for a twoyear time period. Environmental protection agency epa region 6 reissued the general permit for storm water discharge from construction activity july 6, 1998. Epa revises stormwater general permit for construction. This document has been published in the federal register. Read the entire construction general permit see above for permit documents. Npdes permits for stormwater discharges associated with construction activity the npdes regulations provide two options for obtaining authorization to discharge or permit coverage. Construction general permit renewal npdes permit update federalohio what is the latest on ohios cgp final version of usepa cgp issued february 15, 2012. Previous versions of epa s construction general permit. Construction activity pollution prevention nc, schools, cs erosion and sedimentation control plan that conforms to the 2003 epa construction general permit or local code, whichever is more stringent. General permits, the state water board has elected to adopt only one statewide general permit at this time that will apply to most storm water discharges associated with construction activity. General information see instructions name of project.
The state water resources control board web site covers california water quality and rights regulation, board meetings, laws, funding, watershed management, enforcement, citizen involvement, news and education. Epa region 6 today proposes a national pollutant discharge elimination system npdes. Environmental protection agency reissued its general permit for storm water discharges from large and small construction activities in idaho, otherwise known as the construction general permitcgp. Epa set to reissue construction stormwater permit sans. Storm water discharges authorized by an individual npdes permit or another. The 2012 cgp replaces the 2008 cgp and includes new requirements to implement the effluent limitation. Phase i of the storm water program required a national. Stormwater construction general permit published by epa. Epas 2012 construction general permit cgp and related.
The washington state department of ecology ecology implements the federal clean water act. Documents for epas 2017 construction general permit. Epa has issued the final 2017 construction general permit cgp, a permit that the agency says will continue to reduce pollution to the nations waterways by requiring controls for stormwater discharges from construction sites. Construction storm water general permit california water boards. Pollution discharge elimination system npdes permit for construction activity disturbing 5 acres of land or. Scope of the npdes program fact sheet wdweb21 federal storm water permits fact sheet wdweb8 contact us wastewater engineering bureau or stergios spanos at stergios. Cgp and corresponding fact sheets for 2012, 2008, 2003, 1998, and 1992.
Hawaii stormwaterconstruction activities regulations. Indiana stormwaterconstruction activities regulations. The permit is designed to prevent polluted stormwater runoff from construction sites from contaminating streams, rivers, and lakes. Ilr10 illinois environmental protection agency division of water pollution control 1021 north grand avenue east post office box 19276 springfield, illinois 627949276. Rationale 7 california state water resources control.
Construction general permit requirements for idaho update the phase ii environmental protection agencys epa storm water program is promulgated under the clean water act cwa. This fact sheet is a companion document to the revised national pollutant discharge elimination system npdes and state waste discharge general permit for stormwater discharges. The epa construction general permit cgp is a national pollutant discharge elimination system npdes permit issued under the authority of the clean water act. Epas proposed 2017 construction general permit cgp. Basic industrial stormwater general permit guidance marina edition 1 revised february 1, 20 overview of the basic industrial stormwater general permit in 1990, the environmental protection agency epa published regulations known as the phase i rules. The united states environmental protection agency epa is reissuing the general permit that authorizes the discharge of pollutants in storm water discharges associated with construction activity also known as the construction general permit or cgp.
Before 2008 those activities were required to be covered separately under the construction general permit cgp. Copy of the owners and operators noi application filed with epa. This permit shall become effective on july 1, 2003 as modified effective. Does your construction site need a stormwater permit. Ssp2 environmental site assessment nc, cs na schools astm e1527. Epas construction general permit applies to the following areas. Federal register proposed issuance of the npdes general. Us epa, ow, owm, water permits division, municipal branch subject. Indiana stormwaterconstruction activities federal, national and state compliance resources regulations, laws, and statespecific analysis for employers and environmental professionals. The instructions and references in this swppp refer to. Previous versions of epas construction general permit national.
The final 2012 cgp was issued on february 16, 2012 in the federal register \77 fr 12286\. The epa cgp is an npdes permit issued under the authority of the cwa and associated regulations for those areas were epa is the npdes permitting authority. Key changes in epas new 2017 construction general permit. National pollutant discharge elimination system npdes.
Npdes general permit for discharges from construction. Do stateissued permits have to be the same as the epaissued permits for stormwater discharges from construction activities. This construction general permit cgp authorizes storm water. Hawaiis npdes general permit authorizing discharges of stormwater associated with construction activity covers discharges composed entirely of stormwater runoff associated with construction activities, including clearing, grading, excavation, and construction support activities that result in the disturbance of 1 acre or more total land area. A general permit is consistent with epas fourtier permitting strategy, the purpose of. What is the construction stormwater general permit. Environmental protection agencys 2017 national pollution discharge elimination system npdes general permit for stormwater associated with construction activities 2017 cgp. Npdes general permit for storm water discharges from construction activities. The application requirements of the general permit establish a mechanism to clearly identify the.
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