Industrial Stormwater Permitting requirements have been in place for over 20 years. Facilities that fall under one of eleven industry categories identified by the US Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA) and have material handling and storage, equipment maintenance and cleaning, and other activities exposed to stormwater are required to have a permit to discharge their stormwater runoff. Stormwater runoff is generated from rain and snowmelt events that flow over land or impervious surfaces, such as paved streets, parking lots, and building rooftops, and does not soak into the ground. The runoff picks up pollutants like trash, chemicals, oils, and dirt/sediment that can harm our rivers, streams, lakes, and coastal waters. Most often, industrial facilities are covered under General Permits issued by the State, but some facilities have individual permits. Continue reading “Industrial Stormwater Compliance – Increased Focus from Regulators”
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After two rounds of public comments, the final version of Georgia’s General Multi-Sector Industrial Storm Water Permit (GAR050000) renewal has been issued. The permit will become effective on June 1, 2017. Covered industrial facilities will need to meet the following compliance deadlines:
All NOI’s and Annual Reports must now be submitted via Georgia EPD’s Online System (GEOS). Below are links to the final permit and to the GEOS website. If you have any questions or need assistance with submitting an NOI or updating or developing your SWPPP, please contact us.
New Georgia Multi-Sector Industrial Stormwater Permit – http://epd.georgia.gov/sites/epd.georgia.gov/files/related_files/site_page/FinalSigned2017IGP-20170306.pdf
GEOS Website – http://epd.georgia.gov/geos/
Georgia EPD’s NPDES Industrial Storm Water General Permits website – http://epd.georgia.gov/npdes-industrial-storm-water-general-permits
The Georgia Environmental Protection Division (GAEPD) has posted a draft of the 2017 NPDES General Permit No. GAR050000 for Storm Water Discharges Associated with Industrial Activity. The current (2012) version of the permit is set to expire on May 31, 2017, and this revision will replace it. Most facilities with industrial activities exposed to stormwater are required to have a permit to allow the stormwater to discharge. Some facilities have individual permits, but the majority of industrial facilities are able to obtain coverage under this General Permit, which establishes requirements that are applicable to all covered facilities. Continue reading “Georgia Issues Draft Industrial Stormwater Permit”