NY - DEC - Construction Stormwater Responsiveness Summary - GP-0-15-002

NY - DEC - Construction Stormwater General Permit requirements for Well Drilling Activities

NY - DEC - SPDES General Permit for Stormwater Discharges from Construction Activity - GP-0-15-002

NY - DEC - SHPA Review (OPRHP-DEC) request form

NY - DEC - Owner-Operator Certification

NY - DEC - Runoff Reduction Worksheets

NY - DEC - Paper Notice of Intent (NOI)

NY - DEC - eNOI Questions & Answers

NY - DEC - Letter of Resolution (LOR)

NY - DEC - Notice of Termination (NOT)

NY - DEC - Construction Stormwater Permit Fact Sheet - GP-0-15-002

NY - DEC - Stormwater Management Practices Inspection Checklist

NY - DEC - New York State Standards and Specifications for Erosion and Sediment Control (Blue Book)

NY - DEC - SWPPP Preparer Certification

NY - DEC - Cultural Resource Screening Process Flow Chart

NY - DEC - Resolution of Potential Cultural Impacts Flow Chart

NY - DEC - Maintenance Guidance for Stormwater Management Practices

NY - DEC - New York State Stormwater Management Design Manual Update Transition Policy

NY - DEC - New York State Stormwater Management Design Manual

NY - DEC - eNOI PowerPoint presentation

NY - DEC - Construction Stormwater Inspection Manual

NY - DEC - MS4 Annual Report - Additional MCM 2 Page 4 of 6

NY - DEC - MS4 Annual Report - Additional MCM 5 Page 3 of 3

NY - DEC - Progress Report for Part IX.A

NY - DEC - MS4 Municipal Compliance Certification and Annual Report Form

NY - DEC - Progress Report for Part IX.D

NY - DEC - Decision Tree for MS4 Waiver I

NY - DEC - MS4 Program Activities Timeline

NY - DEC - MS4 General Permit (GP-0-15-003) Responsiveness Summary

NY - DEC - NYC MS4 Permit (NY-0287890) Fact Sheet

NY - DEC - Municipal Separate Storm Sewer Systems Permit, GP-0-15-003

NY - DEC - Progress Report for Part IX.B

NY - DEC - Municipal Separate Storm Sewer Systems of New York City Permit, NY-0287890

NY - DEC - Comments on the Revised NYC MS4 Permit

NY - DEC - Notice of Intent (NOI)

NY - DEC - MS4 General Permit (GP-0-15-003) Fact Sheet

NY - DEC - Additional Municipal Compliance Certification (MCC) Page 2

NY - DEC - MS4 SWPPP Acceptance Form

NY - DEC - MS4 Annual Report - Additional MCM 1 Page 4 of 4

NY - DEC - MS4 Annual Report - Additional MCM 6 Page 3 of 3

NY - DEC - Instructions for Completing the Municipal Compliance Certification Form

NY - DEC - MS4 Annual Report - Additional MCM 4 Page 2 of 3

NY - DEC - Comments on the Initial Draft NYC MS4 Permit

NY - DEC - MS4 Program Reporting by Year Checklist

NY - DEC - Additional Municipal Compliance Certification (MCC) Page 3

NY - DEC - Census Blocks with Population List

NY - DEC - NYC MS4 Permit (NY-0287890) Responsiveness Summary

NY - DEC - MS4 Annual Report - Additional MCM 3 Page 4 of 4

NY - DEC - Progress Report for Part IX.C

NY - DEC - MS4 Annual Report - Additional MCM 4 Page 3 of 3

NY - DEC - MS4 Annual Report - Additional MCM 2 Page 6 of 6

NY - DEC - Corrective Action for Semi-Annual Benchmark Monitoring

NY - DEC - Notice of Intent (NOI) Paper Version

NY - DEC - Representative Outfalls Waiver Form

NY - DEC - Monitoring and Reporting Table

NY - DEC - Multi-Sector General Permit Fact Sheet

NY - DEC - Inactive and Unstaffed Waiver Form

NY - DEC - Quarterly Visual Monitoring Forms

NY - DEC - MSGP Decision Tree

NY - DEC - How to navigate the electronic Notice of Intent (eNOI) system

NY - DEC - Notice of Termination (NOT)

NY - DEC - Adverse Climatic Conditions Waiver Form

NY - DEC - Representative Outfalls Waiver Instructions

NY - DEC - Responsiveness Summary

NY - DEC - MSGP eReport Certification Form

NY - DEC - SPDES Multi Sector General Permit for Stormwater Discharges Associated with Industrial Activity (GP-0-17-004)

NY - DEC - Notice of Intent (NOI) Instructions

NY - DEC - DMR Instructions

NY - DEC - Corrective Action-Non-compliance Event Form

NY - DEC - MSGP Annual Certification Form

NY - DEC - No Exposure Certification form

NY - DEC - Storm Event Data Form

New York Permit Application Process

Since the establishment of the State Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (SPDES) Permitting Program, The state of New York and the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (NYSDEC) evolved the program to feature three SPDES General Permits required for activities associated with stormwater discharges:

1. Construction activities disturbing one (1) or more acres of land must be authorized under the General Permit for Stormwater Discharges from Construction Activities. All project site owners or operators are required to develop and implement a Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) to prevent discharges of construction-related pollutants to surface waters of the State.
2. The Multi-Sector General Permit (MSGP) for Stormwater Discharges Associated with Industrial Activities addresses stormwater runoff from industrial activities. The MSGP requires industrial facilities to develop Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plans (SWPPPs) and report the results of industry-specific monitoring to the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (NYSDEC) on an annual basis.
3. Projects classified as a “Stormwater Phase II,” are required to attain permits for stormwater discharges from Municipal Separate Storm Sewer Systems (MS4s) in urbanized areas. Project site owners and operators are required to develop Stormwater Management Program (SWMP) and submit annual reports to the NYSDEC.

 Before commencing construction activity, the owner or operator of a construction project that will incorporate soil disturbance of one (1) or more acres must obtain coverage under the State Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (SPDES) General Permit for Stormwater Discharges from Construction Activity. In order to obtain coverage under a SPDES General Permit, an owner or operator must complete the following:

• Develop a Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) in accordance with the requirements in the General Permit for Stormwater Discharges from Construction Activity.
• Submit a completed Notice of Intent (NOI) to the NYSDEC.

New York Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan Requirements

Prior to the commencement of construction, an owner or operator is required to have each contractor and subcontractor, that has been identified as being responsible for implementation of the Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP), identify at least one (1) employee from their company as a “Trained Contractor” that has received four (4) hours of NYSDEC-endorsed E&SC training. The "Trained Contractor" must be on site on a daily basis when soil disturbance activities are being performed and will be responsible for implementation of the practices included in the SWPPP.

The owner or operator is also responsible for having a “Qualified Inspector” conduct stormwater management compliance inspections. Certain Qualified Inspectors who work on these sites (individual(s) working under direct supervision of, and at the same company as, a licensed Professional Engineer or Registered Landscape Architect of New York) are required to complete the E&SC training program under the General Permit.

New York Construction Storm Water Inspection Frequency

Since the establishment of the State Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (SPDES) Permitting Program, The state of New York and the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (NYSDEC) evolved the program to feature three SPDES General Permits required for activities associated with stormwater discharges:

1. Construction activities disturbing one (1) or more acres of land must be authorized under the General Permit for Stormwater Discharges from Construction Activities. All project site owners or operators are required to develop and implement a Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) to prevent discharges of construction-related pollutants to surface waters of the State.
2. The Multi-Sector General Permit (MSGP) for Stormwater Discharges Associated with Industrial Activities addresses stormwater runoff from industrial activities. The MSGP requires industrial facilities to develop Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plans (SWPPPs) and report the results of industry-specific monitoring to the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (NYSDEC) on an annual basis.
3. Projects classified as a “Stormwater Phase II,” are required to attain permits for stormwater discharges from Municipal Separate Storm Sewer Systems (MS4s) in urbanized areas. Project site owners and operators are required to develop Stormwater Management Program (SWMP) and submit annual reports to the NYSDEC.

 Before commencing construction activity, the owner or operator of a construction project that will incorporate soil disturbance of one (1) or more acres must obtain coverage under the State Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (SPDES) General Permit for Stormwater Discharges from Construction Activity. In order to obtain coverage under a SPDES General Permit, an owner or operator must complete the following:

• Develop a Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) in accordance with the requirements in the General Permit for Stormwater Discharges from Construction Activity.
• Submit a completed Notice of Intent (NOI) to the NYSDEC.

New York Constrution Stormwater - Credential Requirements

Since the establishment of the State Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (SPDES) Permitting Program, The state of New York and the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (NYSDEC) evolved the program to feature three SPDES General Permits required for activities associated with stormwater discharges:

1. Construction activities disturbing one (1) or more acres of land must be authorized under the General Permit for Stormwater Discharges from Construction Activities. All project site owners or operators are required to develop and implement a Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) to prevent discharges of construction-related pollutants to surface waters of the State.
2. The Multi-Sector General Permit (MSGP) for Stormwater Discharges Associated with Industrial Activities addresses stormwater runoff from industrial activities. The MSGP requires industrial facilities to develop Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plans (SWPPPs) and report the results of industry-specific monitoring to the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (NYSDEC) on an annual basis.
3. Projects classified as a “Stormwater Phase II,” are required to attain permits for stormwater discharges from Municipal Separate Storm Sewer Systems (MS4s) in urbanized areas. Project site owners and operators are required to develop Stormwater Management Program (SWMP) and submit annual reports to the NYSDEC.

 Before commencing construction activity, the owner or operator of a construction project that will incorporate soil disturbance of one (1) or more acres must obtain coverage under the State Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (SPDES) General Permit for Stormwater Discharges from Construction Activity. In order to obtain coverage under a SPDES General Permit, an owner or operator must complete the following:

• Develop a Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) in accordance with the requirements in the General Permit for Stormwater Discharges from Construction Activity.
• Submit a completed Notice of Intent (NOI) to the NYSDEC.

New York Final Stabilization for Construction Activities

Since the establishment of the State Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (SPDES) Permitting Program, The state of New York and the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (NYSDEC) evolved the program to feature three SPDES General Permits required for activities associated with stormwater discharges:

1. Construction activities disturbing one (1) or more acres of land must be authorized under the General Permit for Stormwater Discharges from Construction Activities. All project site owners or operators are required to develop and implement a Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) to prevent discharges of construction-related pollutants to surface waters of the State.
2. The Multi-Sector General Permit (MSGP) for Stormwater Discharges Associated with Industrial Activities addresses stormwater runoff from industrial activities. The MSGP requires industrial facilities to develop Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plans (SWPPPs) and report the results of industry-specific monitoring to the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (NYSDEC) on an annual basis.
3. Projects classified as a “Stormwater Phase II,” are required to attain permits for stormwater discharges from Municipal Separate Storm Sewer Systems (MS4s) in urbanized areas. Project site owners and operators are required to develop Stormwater Management Program (SWMP) and submit annual reports to the NYSDEC.

 Before commencing construction activity, the owner or operator of a construction project that will incorporate soil disturbance of one (1) or more acres must obtain coverage under the State Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (SPDES) General Permit for Stormwater Discharges from Construction Activity. In order to obtain coverage under a SPDES General Permit, an owner or operator must complete the following:

• Develop a Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) in accordance with the requirements in the General Permit for Stormwater Discharges from Construction Activity.
• Submit a completed Notice of Intent (NOI) to the NYSDEC.

New York Stormwater Permit Termination Process - Notice of Termination (NOT)

An owner or operator may terminate coverage when one or more the following conditions have been met:

a. Total project completion - All construction activity acknowledged in the SWPPP has been completed; and all areas of disturbance have attained final stabilization; and all temporary, structural erosion and sediment control measures have been removed; and all post-construction stormwater management practices have been made in agreement with the SWPPP and are working properly. 

b. Planned shutdown with partial project completion - All soil disturbance activities have stopped; and all areas disturbed as of the project shutdown date have reached final stabilization; and all temporary, structural erosion and sediment control measures have been removed; and all post- construction stormwater management practices required for the completed portion of the project have been made in agreement with the SWPPP and are properly working.

An owner or operator that is eligible to terminate coverage under this permit must submit a completed NOT form to the address below this section. The NOT form shall be one which is associated with this general permit, signed by the proper individuals.

NYS DEC, Bureau of Water Permits

625 Broadway, 4th Floor

Albany, New York 12233-3505

Region 2
Stephen Venezia
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US EPA, Region 02 / Division of Environmental Planning and Protection
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