General Permit for Routine Maintenance Activities

The General Permit for Routine Maintenance Activities authorizes routine maintenance conducted with heavy equipment in waters of the State. These activities are limited to regular upkeep needed to maintain channels, conveyance structures, and similar features.

Examples of routine maintenance activities include:

• Channel maintenance such as clearing, snagging, and debris removal
• Removing sediment or vegetation to maintain flow
• General upkeep that does not change the structure of the waterway

Activities not authorized by this permit include:

• Installation or rehabilitation of concrete structures
• Installation of bridges or culverts
• Construction, reconstruction, or any activity that is not routine upkeep

Operators must use Best Management Practices (BMPs) to minimize water quality impacts during all maintenance activities.

You must complete the following two steps to get coverage:

1. Complete a Notice of Intent (NOI)

The NOI is submitted online through the General Permits System. In the system, you can:

• Check the Status of your permit
• View the contact information for your permit

Guidance is available to help with the online application:

• Download Applying for a General Permit for Routine Maintenance Activities Notice of Intent
• Download General Permit for Routine Maintenance Activities Notice of Intent Checklist

2. Submit the filing fee and mail the signed Notice of Intent

Your NOI must be signed by one of the following:

• A principal executive officer of a corporation
• A general partner of a partnership
• The proprietor of a sole proprietorship
• A principal executive officer, ranking elected official, or authorized employee of a public facility
• A duly authorized representative with an authorization letter on file with BWPC 
  • The authorization letter must be written by someone listed above
  • It must name either a specific person or a position within the organization

You must receive an approval letter from BWPC before starting any ground disturbing work.

You can pay the application and annual permit fees online or by check. Make sure to include your site ID with every payment.

Pay online

• Visit E-Payments 

Enter your site ID when submitting your fee.

Pay by check

Include your site ID on the check and mail it to:

Nevada Division of Environmental Protection
Bureau of Water Pollution Control
901 South Stewart Street, Suite 4001
Carson City, NV 89701

For current fees and the latest fee schedule:

• Visit Water Pollution Control Fees

You can end your permit coverage once you meet all termination requirements. To terminate coverage, you must submit a Notice of Termination (NOT). The NOT must be signed by one of the following:

• A principal executive officer of a corporation
• A general partner of a partnership
• The proprietor of a sole proprietorship
• A principal executive officer, ranking elected official, or authorized employee of a municipal, state, or other public facility
• A duly authorized representative with an authorization letter on file with BWPC 
  • The authorization letter must be written by someone listed above
  • It must authorize either a specific person or a position within the organization

If you do not terminate coverage before the end of the permit year, you will be responsible for paying the next annual permit fee.
 

If you need assistance or can’t find the information you need, please visit our Bureau of Water Pollution Control Contacts page to connect with a staff member who can help.

• Visit Bureau of Water Pollution Control Contacts | NDEP