NPDES Permit Renewal Information
Overview, NPDES permits are issued for a term not to exceed five years. Permits must be renewed before they expire for a discharge to continue. To begin the renewal process, a permittee must submit a renewal application to the Bureau of Water (Bureau) at least 180 days prior to their permit's expiration date. The Bureau may allow a renewal application to be submitted at a later date but in no case past a…, Renewal Notification Letters, As a service to the regulated community, the Bureau helps permittees make a timely and complete application for renewal of their NPDES permits by sending them letters advising them of their application due dates. Also, the appropriate NPDES applications and supplemental forms needed to reapply are included with the reminder letters. The reminder letters are sent to permittees 270 days prior to…, Reissued Permit Conditions, Permittees are not guaranteed that reissued permit conditions will be the same as the previous NPDES permit conditions. When NPDES permits are considered for renewal, all permit conditions are evaluated based on the regulations in effect at the time of renewal. The issuance of an NPDES permit does not create any vested right in any person. In other words, just because an NPDES permit was…NPDES Permit - Stormwater
What is the purpose of this permit?, When we talk about NPDES permits, we're really talking about a family of permits. One branch of the family focuses on discharges from city and industrial wastewater treatment systems. Another branch deals with stormwater runoff from land disturbance activities. This fact sheet addresses the so-called "stormwater construction permit" related to land disturbance. Under federal law, certain types of…, Who issues this permit?, The S.C. Department of Environmental Services (SCDES) administers NPDES permits within South Carolina. SCDES has been authorized by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to manage the NPDES permitting process to satisfy both state and federal laws., What type of NPDES permit applies?, Because SCDES has established a statewide general permit for land disturbance activities, you will not have to go through the much more time-consuming and expensive process of applying for an individual permit. When you apply for a general permit you are, in effect, requesting to be covered under a permit that has already been issued statewide. To learn more about general permits, visit the SCDES…, What types of businesses need to obtain this permit?, Land development activities and other activities that disturb at least 1 acre of land (e.g., land clearing) need a permit. For land disturbance of less than 1 acre, you must complete a form, but you do not need a permit. For projects involving less than 1 acre, see D-2628.pdf for details., How much will it cost to get an NPDES permit?, The stormwater permit involves both a state and a federal component. The federal NPDES permit coverage costs $125. The state's permit fee is based on the acreage disturbed. For more specific information on fees, see Page 3 of the Notice of Intent (NOI) for Stormwater Discharges from Large and Small Construction Activities (NPDES General Permit SCR100000) form ., Where can I get the application form(s) for this permit?, In local areas that have stormwater programs required by SCDES (called Municipal Separate Storm Sewer Systems or MS4 programs), you must apply for an NPDES stormwater permit through a local government agency. To do this, you must complete the form provided by that local government agency. Once the local government approves your application, they will forward it to SCDES, which will then issue the…, What, if anything, do I need to include with my application form(s)?, In addition to the application form and the fees, engineering drawings detailing how the project will comply with the requirements of the general NPDES stormwater permit are needed. These plans show the techniques for erosion control and for controlling sediment runoff. SCDES or the applicable local government agency will review those plans., What factors will come into play in SCDES's decision about whether to grant my business/facility a permit?, SCDES staff will grant the stormwater permit when the application package, including the engineering drawings, demonstrates compliance with the requirements of the general NPDES stormwater permit., What if my project is located in one of the 8 coastal counties?, If your project is located in one of South Carolina's 8 coastal counties (Beaufort, Berkeley, Charleston, Colleton, Dorchester, Georgetown, Horry, and Jasper) a Coastal Zone Consistency Certification is required along with your application. This certification and review looks at the project's impacts on natural, historic, and cultural resources. The review is performed by SCDES's Office of Ocean…, How long will it take to review and approve my application?, In cases where a local government reviews the engineering drawings, SCDES can generally grant coverage within 8 calendar days (non-coastal) or 77 calendar days (coastal) following approval by the local entity. Generally, if SCDES reviews the drawings, permits can be issued in 40-70 calendar days (depending on any revisions needed by the engineering consultant)., Where do I submit my application?, Because some applications must be submitted to local governments while others must be submitted to SCDES, the SCDES website includes an interactive statewide map to clarify where applicants must apply. View the "Where to Apply" map in our Stormwater (Runoff) Pollution section ., How long is my coverage valid?, Your coverage is valid for 5 years or until you finish the construction activity, stabilize the site and submit a notice of termination (NOT). The NOT ends both your coverage and your obligations under the permit., Who can I contact if I have questions about this permit of the application process?, For projects in one of the 8 coastal counties : Call Shannon Hicks 843-953-0240 or email her at shannon.m.hicks@des.sc.gov For projects in non-coastal counties : Call (803) 898-4003, Where does the legal authority for this permit come from?, The authority for NPDES permits stems from federal and state laws. Our state environmental laws are written to be consistent with at least the standards set by federal laws. SCDES's fee structure is authorized by a separate law. Federal Clean Water Act S.C. Pollution Control Act S.C. Stormwater and Sediment Reduction Act S.C. Environmental Protection Fund Act, Other helpful Web links:, See SCDES's stormwater page at: www.des.gov/stormwaterNPDES Permitting Fees
August 14, 2019 - Stakeholder Informational Session, Additional information will be posted as it becomes available., NPDES Fee Regulations Presentation - August 14, 2019, Application Fees. There are no application fees for NPDES Permits. However, there are annual operating fees. For new (first-time) permits, the first year's fee must be paid in full before the permit can be issued. The first year's fee is not prorated. Annual Fees. SC Regulation R.61-30, Environmental Protection Fees, allows the Bureau to charge an annual fee for persons holding a valid NPDES…, "Cancellations and Terminations", .NPDES/Pesticide Permit Information
Getting started. If you need to submit an NOI, you would need to submit an NOI at least 15 days prior to a discharge (allow some time to develop the NOI online and mail a signed copy to DHEC). Some operators will be covered by this permit without the need to submit an NOI (i.e., those operators that don't expect to exceed the threshold for a given use pattern). A link to the NOI form can be found…, 2016 Permit 2016 Rationale/Fact Sheet 2016 Permit Changes: Minor clarifications in Section 1.2.4 and Appendix B, Section B (Duty to Reapply). Guidance Flow chart Thresholds Notice of Intent (NOI) information Crystal Rippy , (803) 898-3964 Byron Amick , (803) 898-4236 EPA Link Endangered Species/Critical Habitat Information, Contact, Crystal Rippy , (803) 898-3964NPDES Public Notice Requirements
Overview Individual Permits New or Expanding Discharge Modification Other Than Expansion Re-issuance Termination General Permits Public Hearings, I. Overview, Required Public Notices. Proposed decisions to issue, modify, reissue, deny, or terminate an NPDES permit must be public-noticed prior to the Bureau making the final decision except for minor modifications. If there are significant issues or sufficient public interest in a proposed decision, the Bureau must hold a public hearing. Public hearings must also be public-noticed. The notice for a…, II. Individual Permits, New or Expanding Discharge. Public notices for new or expanding discharges are mailed to the persons listed in Item I. Also, public notices for new or expanding discharges are placed in newspapers of general circulation in the areas of the discharges. Modification Other Than Expansion. Public notices on proposed modifications, except minor modifications, are mailed to the persons listed in Item I…, III. General Permits, All public notices on General Permits are mailed to the persons listed in Item I. However, for a new General Permit, the notice is not mailed to an applicant since there is not one. For renewal of a General Permit, every facility that has coverage under the General Permit is mailed a copy of the renewal public notice. Also, since the General Permits that the Bureau has issued to date cover the…, IV. Public Hearings, Public notices on public hearings are placed in newspapers of general circulation in the areas of the discharges. Additionally, if a previous public notice was issued on the proposed permit decision, the public notice of the hearing will be mailed to every person who sent written comments to the Bureau. Note: For NPDES major permits and general permits, the Department may choose to public notice…NPDES General Permits
Authority, SC Regulation R.61-9, Water Pollution Control Permits, allows the Bureau to issue " General Permits " to cover specific geographical areas and either stormwater or other categories of "point source discharge" provided the sources all: involve the same or substantially similar types of operations; discharge the same types of wastes or engage in the same types of sludge use or disposal; require…, Application for Coverage Under a General Permit, The application process for coverage under a General Permit is usually simpler than the individual permit application process as it normally consists of a Notice of Intent (NOI) to be covered by a General Permit. Issued general permits contain the specific information that must be included in the NOI and how General Permit coverage is to be granted. General Permit coverage may be granted: by a…, Permit Conditions, A facility's obligations under NPDES General Permit coverage are similar to individual NPDES permit obligations. General Permits contain the: effluent limitations for the pollutants of concern; pollutant monitoring frequencies; reporting requirements; operating conditions; requirements to implement a Best Management Practices Plan; and Administrative requirements for every facility that receives…, Issued General Permits and Contacts, EPA's delegation of the NPDES Permit Program to SC in 1975 did not include the authority to issue NPDES General Permits. The Bureau applied for and received NPDES general permit authority from the EPA in 1992. Since then, the Bureau has issued 14 statewide NPDES General Permits. These general permits can be divided into two types: Storm Water General NPDES Permits Other General NPDES Permits (Non…, Fees, There is an annual operating fee of $100 for coverage under all non-stormwater NPDES General Permits. For coverage under the stormwater construction NPDES general permit, there is a one time application fee of $125. For coverage under the stormwater industrial NPDES general permit, there is an annual operating fee of $75. For new discharges, the fee must accompany the NOI and there is no…Permitting Applications and Forms
Location Supplement (pdf-6KB) Sludge Disposal Supplement (7/98) (pdf-61KB) Sludge Loading Worksheet (pdf) Definitions Drafting and Permit Issuance Information Flow Chart of Permit Process Exemptions Fees Public Notice Information Mailing Lists Public Notice Requirements Renewal Information Wastewater Schematic Diagram - Shows Regulations and Laws Applicable to the Different Aspects of…Stormwater As-Built Surveys
Stormwater: As-Builts, SCDES requires the submittal of As-Builts under specific circumstances when it comes to land-disturbing activities associated with large and small construction sites. There are two (2) circumstances where the Department requires submittal of As-Builts. These circumstances are while submitting a Notice of Termination (NOT) for NPDES coverage that included the construction of permanent detention…, As-Built Survey Requirements, Include grades/contours/depths for pond(s) Elevations and dimensions of all outlet structures, including: Pipe and orifice inverts and diameters Weir elevations and dimensions Riser dimensions and elevations Emergency spillway dimensions and elevations Locations and inverts for all pipes discharging into the pond If the elevations or dimensions of the structures listed above do not match those…, Note: As-built survey and /or analysis must be submitted and accepted by the Department before a Notice of Termination (NOT) is submitted, .Subchapter N--Effluent Guidelines and Standards for Stormwater
The Federal government provides the 40 CFR Chapter I Subchapter N regulations on the Government Printing Office access site. The following table provides links to the Government Printing Office's site for Effluent Guidelines and Standards of 40 CFR Subchapter N WEB pages for each part. Part Category, 401, General Provisions, 403, General Pretreatment Regulations for Existing and New Sources of Pollution, 405, Dairy Products Processing Point Source Category, 406, Grain Mills Point Source Category, 407, Canned and Preserved Fruits and Vegetables Processing Point Source Category, 408, Canned and Preserved Seafood Processing Point Source Category, 409, Sugar Processing Point Source Category, 410, Textile Mills Point Source Category, 411, Cement Manufacturing Point Source Category, 412, Feedlots Point Source Category, 413, Electroplating Point Source Category, 414, Organic Chemicals, Plastics, and Synthetic Fibers, 415, Inorganic Chemicals Manufacturing Point Source Category, 417, Soap and Detergent Manufacturing Point Source Category, 418, Fertilizer Manufacturing Point Source Category, 419, Petroleum Refining Point Source Category, 420, Iron and Steel Manufacturing Point Source Category, 421, Nonferrous Metals Manufacturing Point Source Category, 422, Phosphate Manufacturing Point Source Category, 423, Steam Electric Power Generating Point Source Category, 424, Ferroalloy Manufacturing Point Source Category, 425, Leather Tanning and Finishing Point Source Category, 426, Glass Manufacturing Point Source Category, 427, Asbestos Manufacturing Point Source Category, 428, Rubber Manufacturing Point Source Category, 429, Timber Products Processing Point Source Category, 430, The Pulp, Paper, and Paperboard Point Source Category, 432, Meat Products Point Source Category, 433, Metal Finishing Point Source Category, 434, Coal Mining Point Source Category BPT, BAT, BCT Limitations and New Source Performance Standards, 435, Oil and Gas Extraction Point Source Category, 436, Mineral Mining and Processing Point Source Category, 437, The Centralized Waste Treatment Point Source Category, 439, Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Point Source Category, 440, Ore Mining and Dressing Point Source Category, 441, Dental Office Point Source Category, 442, Transportation Equipment Cleaning Point Source Category, 443, Effluent Limitations Guidelines for Existing Sources and Standards of Performance and Pretreatment Standards for New Sources for the Paving and Roofing Materials (Tars and Asphalt) Point Source Category, 444, Waste Combustors Point Source Category, 445, Landfills Point Source Category, 446, Paint Formulating Point Source Category, 447, Ink Formulating Point Source Category, 454, Gum and Wood Chemicals Manufacturing Point Source Category, 455, Pesticide Chemicals, 457, Explosives Manufacturing Point Source Category, 458, Carbon Black Manufacturing Point Source Category, 459, Photographic Point Source Category, 460, Hospital Point Source Category, 461, Battery Manufacturing Point Source Category, 463, Plastics Molding and Forming Point Source Category, 464, Metal Molding and Casting Point Source Category, 465, Coil Coating Point Source Category, 466, Porcelain Enameling Point Source Category, 467, Aluminum Forming Point Source Category, 468, Copper Forming Point Source Category, 469, Electrical and Electronic Components Point Source Category, 471, Nonferrous Metals Forming and Metal Powders Point Source CategoryWater Pollution Compliance & Enforcement
Aerial view water treatment factory Water Pollution Compliance & Enforcement oversees the compliance and enforcement of all permit requirements, conditions, and limitations contained within the NPDES & Land Application permits as well as Dams and Reservoirs regulations. Water Pollution Control Permits Regulation 61-9 Pollution Control Act Dams and Reservoirs Safety Act Regulation 72-1…, Resources, Wastewater NPDES Stormwater NPDES NPDES Discharges Industrial Pretreatment Water Regulations & Standards Water Pollution Control Permits: 2019 Revisions, Contact, Wastewater/Pre-treatment Compliance Adam Cannon, Manager, (803) 898-4160, Water Pollution Enforcement Lorria Caswell, Manager, (803) 898-1647, Stormwater/MS4 Compliance Brandon Kersbergen, Manager, (803) 898-0944,