NPDES Stormwater Discharge Permits -
Industrial Activities

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As part of its efforts to protect and improve Oregon's water quality, DEQ issues stormwater discharge permits to industries that discharge stormwater into rivers, lakes and streams from pipes, outfalls or other point sources at a site. Based on federal regulations, National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit coverage is required for industrial facilities that discharge stormwater from their industrial areas to surface waters of the state, or to storm drains that discharge to surface waters.

Examples of industrial activities that require a permit include manufacturing, transportation, mining, and steam electric power industries, as well as scrap yards, landfills, certain sewage treatment plants, and hazardous waste management facilities. See 40 CFR 122.26(b)(14) and (15) and permits below for list of industrial facilities that are required to obtain a permit.

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Renewal of 1200-A Permit

DEQ is renewing the 1200-A permit. The current permit expires on June 30, 2012. Please note, operators of new sand and gravel or batch plant facilities that are required to obtain the 1200-A permit should submit applications to DEQ or DOGAMI by May 18, 2012.

DEQ received renewal applications from existing facilities that are operating under the current permit. As a result, these facilities will be administratively extended under the current permit and will continue to meet the current requirements until DEQ issues a new permit.

Issuance of New 1200-Z, 1200-ZN and 1200-COLS Permits

DEQ reissued Oregon's general permits for the discharge of stormwater from industrial facilities permits (see Permits section on the page) on Oct. 1, 2011. After issuing the permits, DEQ discovered that corrections due to errors and clarifications of certain permit requirements were necessary. DEQ modified and re-signed the permits on Mar. 28, 2012.

Supporting documents are provided below:

• Summary of changes to the 1200-Z/1200-ZN
• Summary of changes to the 1200-COLS
• DEQ's detailed analysis of the permits
• Public Comments received and DEQ responses
• Permit Modification - Summary of changes and response to comments

DEQ recently mailed the renewal packets to facilities. Please look for this information in your mail. If you do not receive it, please contact the DEQ regional office in your area.

DEQ issued new technical assistance on how to apply for the new permits and develop or update the Stormwater Pollution Control Plan (SWPCP) (see Technical Assistance section on this page).

DEQ recently held training sessions throughout the state to provide an overview of the new permit requirements and guidance on what information is needed to apply for the new permit.

To view copies of the presentations, click on the links below:

• 1200-COLS Training Presentation
• 1200-Z Training Presentation

Permits

The following permit documents describe each of the stormwater discharge permits issued by DEQ. If you are seeking coverage under a National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) stormwater general permit, you must submit an application to DEQ. Applicants receive a signed copy of the permit when coverage is issued.

• Current 1200-A Industrial Stormwater General Permit - for gravel mining. Effective July 2007 though June 2012
  
• Current 1200-Z Industrial Stormwater General Permit
- for industrial activities throughout the state. Effective July 1, 2007 through June 30, 2012
• 1200 Z Permit - Effective July 1, 2012 through June 30, 2017
• 1200-ZN Permit - for new facilities that need permit coverage from October 1, 2011 through June 30, 2012 
• Current 1200-COLS Permit - for industrial activities in the Columbia Slough Watershed. Effective September 2006 through August 31, 2011
  • 1200-COLS Permit - Effective October 1, 2011 though September 30, 2016 

The current permit requirements remain in effect for existing facilities operating under these permits. There will be a transition period for meeting the new requirements, which will not be effective until facilities receive written notification that DEQ has renewed their coverage under the new permit.

Forms

• Industrial Stormwater Permit Fees and Application Forms
• Land Use Compatibility Statement (LUCS)
• No Exposure Certification Form for Exclusion from NPDES Stormwater Permitting PDF
• Discharge Monitoring Report Form for 1200-A permit holders [PDF]  [XLS]
• Discharge Monitoring Report Form for 1200-COLS permit holders [PDF]  [XLS]
• Discharge Monitoring Report Form for 1200-Z permit holders [PDF]  [XLS]
• Action Plan Form PDF
• Name change and/or Permit Transfer for NPDES or WPCF Permit  [PDF] [DOC]
• Termination Form [PDF]  [DOC]

Technical Assistance

• Guidance document on applying for and implementing 1200-Z, 1200-ZN and 1200-COLS permits  
• SWPCP Checklist
• Benchmark Exceedences due to Natural or Background Conditions

Public Review of Permit Applications

The public is able to review and comment on permit applications that are currently available.

• Public Notice of NPDES Industrial Stormwater General Permit 1200-A Permit Applications
  Lists 1200-A permit applications from mining sites and asphalt mix and concrete batch plants. Includes locations for reviewing documents and information on where to send comments.
• Public Notice of NPDES Industrial Stormwater General Permit 1200-Z Permit Applications
  Lists 1200-Z permit applications from industrial facilities throughout the state. Includes locations for reviewing documents and information on where to send comments.
• Public Notice of NPDES Industrial Stormwater General Permit 1200-COLS Permit Applications
  Lists 1200-COLS permit applications from industrial facilities in the Columbia Slough Watershed. Includes locations for reviewing documents and information on where to send comments.

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