The Montana General Permit for Stormwater Discharges Associated with Construction Activity online course is designed to educate students on the permitting requirements and Best Management Practices used for managing pollutants and stormwater for construction projects within the state of Montana.

The full title of this permit is the Montana DEQ General Permit for Stormwater Discharges Associated with Construction Activity – Authorization to Discharge Under the Montana Pollutant Discharge Elimination System.

At the end of this course, students will have a comprehensive understanding of the regulatory mandates and requirements associated with stormwater management for construction project sites authorized to discharge stormwater and remain in compliance with the Department of Environmental Quality.

In compliance with the Montana Code Annotated, Administrative Rules of Montana, owners and operators (permittees) with authorization under this General Permit are permitted to discharge stormwater resulting from construction activities as described in this permit and subject to:

• Effluent limitations,
• Monitoring requirements, and
• Other conditions detailed in this permit.