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.

Hot Topics

Renewal of 1200-A Permit

DEQ reissued Oregon’s general 1200-A permit for the discharge of stormwater from sand and gravel operations, rock quarries, concrete batch plant operations and hot mix asphalt operations on December 4, 2012. Supporting documents are below:
Final permit 

• Final Permit
  
• Summary of changes to the 1200-A permit
  
• DEQ's detailed analysis of the permit
• Public comments received and DEQ responses

DEQ and Agents recently mailed 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 or, if your mining operation is regulated by DOGAMI, please contact Vaughn Balzer at 541-967-2082.

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 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).

The following materials provide an overview of the new permit requirements and guidance on what information is needed to apply for the new permits:

• 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 sand and gravel operations, rock quarries, concrete batch plant operations and hot mix asphalt operations. Effective December 4, 2012 through December 3, 2017
• Previous 1200-A Industrial Stormwater General Permit - for sand and gravel operations, rock quarries, concrete batch plant operations and hot mix asphalt operations. Effective Aug. 23, 2006 through June 30, 2012.
• Current 1200-COLS Industrial Stormwater General Permit - for industrial activities in the Columbia Slough Watershed. Effective October 1, 2011 through August 31, 2016
• Current 1200-Z Industrial Stormwater General Permit
- for industrial activities throughout the state. Effective July 1, 2012 through June 30, 2017

• Previous 1200-COLS Industrial Stormwater Permit - for industrial activities in the Columbia Slough Watershed. Effective September 2006 though August 31, 2011
• Previous 1200-Z Industrial Stormwater General Permit
- for industrial activities throughout the state. Effective July 1, 2007 through June 30, 2012
• 1200-ZN Permit - This permit is not open to new applicants; it was for new applicants that received permit coverage during the interim period between Oct. 1, 2011 and June 30, 2012

The previous permit requirements remain in effect for existing facilities operating under these permits. There will be a transition period for meeting the new requirements. Current requirements will become effective when facilities receive written notification that DEQ has renewed their coverage under the current permit.

Forms

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

Technical Assistance

• Guidance document on applying for and implementing 1200-Z, 1200-ZN and 1200-COLS permits  
• Guidance document on applying for and implementing the 1200-A permit
• SWPCP Checklist 
• Best Management Practices for Industrial Stormwater Manual

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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