Process of Permit Application

Process of NPDES Stormwater Permit Application include following steps:

• Assess the municipality’s facilities and construction projects; determine which ones need permit coverage
  

• Prepare Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) for each facility/project. Guidance on SWPPP development and implementation for industrial facilities is available from the EPA's website
  

• Submit permit application to permitting agency ( State or EPA Regional office)
  

  • Individual Permit

  • General Permit

  • Multi-Sector General Permit

• Receive authorization letter from permitting agency (State or EPA regional office)
  

• Carry out permit and pollution prevention plan requirements
  

• Conduct inspections of the facility/site at the frequency specified in the permit
  

• For construction activities, submit a Notice of Termination once the site has reached final stabilization
  

NPDES Application Forms

• EPA Resources

• EPA’s eNOI for electronic NOI submission

• State Resource

Copyright @ January,2005 Prepared by Transportation Environmental Resource Center (TERC)