Multi-Sector General Permit (MSGP)
Multi-Sector General Permit (MSGP) UNITED STATES ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY (EPA) NATIONAL POLLUTANT DISCHARGE ELIMINATION SYSTEM (NPDES) MULTI-SECTOR GENERAL PERMIT FOR STORMWATER DISCHARGES ASSOCIATED WITH INDUSTRIAL ACTIVITY (MSGP) In compliance with the provisions of the Clean Water Act (CWA), as amended (33 U.S.C. 1251 et seq.), operators of stormwater discharges associated with industrial activity located in an area identified in Appendix C where EPA is the permitting authority are authorized to discharge to waters of the United States in accordance with the eligibility and Notice of Intent (NOI) requirements, effluent limitations, inspection requirements, and other conditions set forth in this permit. This permit is structured as follows: • General requirements that apply to all facilities are found in Parts 1 through 7; • Industry sector-specific requirements are found in Part 8; and • Specific requirements that apply in individual states and Indian country are found in Part 9. The Appendices (A through P) contain additional permit conditions that apply to all operators covered under this permit. This permit becomes effective on June 4, 2015. For areas in the State of Washington (except for Indian country) subject to industrial activity by a Federal Operator, this permit becomes effective on July 21, 2015. For the State of Idaho (except for Indian country), and for industrial activities on Spokane Tribe of Indians lands, this permit becomes effective August 12, 2015. This permit and the authorization to discharge shall expire at midnight, June 4, 2020. Signed and issued this 4th day of June, 2015 Signed and issued this 4th day of June, 2015 Deborah Szaro Karen Flournoy Acting Regional Administrator, EPA Region 1 Director, Water, Wetlands, and Pesticides Division, EPA Region 7 Signed and issued this 4th day of June, 2015 Signed and issued this 4th day of June, 2015 José C.
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