If you operate a regulated small municipal separate storm sewer
system (MS4), then you must develop a storm water management
program (SWMP) that includes at least these six control
measures:
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public education and outreach
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public involvement or participation
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detection and elimination of illicit discharges
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controls for storm water runoff from construction sites
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post-construction storm water management in areas of new
development and redevelopment
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pollution prevention and “good housekeeping”
measures for municipal operations
These measures must be developed by identifying and applying
best management practices (BMPs). See the EPA’s “Menu of BMPs
” for examples and guidance.
(Depending on the rainfall conditions and topography in your area,
some of these BMPs might have to be adapted to your local
situation.)
General Permit Issued
General Permit TXR040000 (PDF) (Word) was signed and
made effective on August 13, 2007, and authorizes the discharge of
storm water from certain small MS4s. If you choose authorization
under the general permit, you must complete and submit a notice of intent (NOI) and attach a storm
water management program (SWMP) by February 11, 2008.
If you are eligible for a waiver, then you must complete and
submit a waiver certification form.
Individual Permit
Alternatively, operators of small MS4s may apply for
authorization under an individual permit. If you choose this
option, you must complete and submit an application form (PDF). (Help with
PDF.) Contact us if
you need more information. If you choose authorization under the
general permit, you must complete and submit a notice of intent (NOI) (PDF) and attach a
storm water management program (SWMP) by February 11, 2008.
If you are eligible for a waiver, then you must complete and submit
a waiver certification form.
Waivers
Regulated small MS4s located inside urbanized areas have two
options available to waive permit conditions: Waiver 1 and Waiver 2. Waiver
applications are due on or before February 11, 2008.
