Module I

   
 
Lesson Three: Stormwater Permit Application
 
                                   
 

Decision Chart for Obtaining a Permit

Following the flowchart below can help industrial facility operators to determine whether they need to obtain an NPDES stormwater permit or not?

       
               
     

Facility or site discharges to

  • A municipal separate storm sewer system (MS4)

or

  • Waters of the United States

                   
   
NoYes
                 
No Permits Needed
   

Facilities’ Industrial Activities listed among

           
                         
     
NoYes
         
No Permits Needed
   
No Exposure Exclusion
       
                     
 
NoYes
   
Start your NPDES Application
   
No Permits Needed
 
                 
 
 
 
 

 

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