Multi-Sector General Permit (Industrial Stormwater Permit)
Notice: The 2019 Multi-Sector General Permit (NVR050000) will be administratively continued while a permit renewal is being drafted. Renewal notices will be mailed once the new permit has been reissued.
Current Multi-Sector General Permit (Industrial Stormwater Permit)
When stormwater drains off an industrial facility, it can carry toxic metals, oil, grease, other chemicals, sediment, and debris that can harm aquatic life, lakes, streams, wetlands, and reduce water quality. Per 40 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) §122.26(b)(14), the Stormwater Branch issues coverage under the Multi-Sector General Permit (MSGP) to regulate industrial stormwater discharges from industrial facilities in Nevada. The MSGP is called a general permit because it is used for many different types of industrial facilities.
Getting Started
- Who Needs Permit Coverage
- Do I Qualify for a No Exposure Exclusion
- How to Apply for Permit Coverage
- How to Pay the Application Fee and Annual Permit Fee
- What Inspections and Sampling Must the Permittee Perform
- How to Terminate Coverage
- Additional Information
- NDEP Resources
- Other Resources
- Not Finding What You Are Looking For
MSGP coverage is required for specific industrial activities determined by a Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) code or narrative activities. Businesses are usually designated by their SIC code(s) or by narrative activities for Department of Commerce or Department of Revenue purposes. The codes are typically found on your federal tax forms, located on the upper left of the Schedule C or C-EZ for Sole Proprietors, Form 1065 for Partners, Form 1120 for C Corporations, or Form 1120-S for S Corporations. Once you know your SIC code, use the following two documents to see if you qualify. Additionally, NDEP recommends users read the MSGP and Fact Sheet to further determine if your activity requires coverage. No Exposure means all industrial materials and activities are conducted indoors or are protected by a storm-resistant shelter to prevent exposure to stormwater. If stormwater can't carry pollutants off your site via run-on or run-off, then a No Exposure Exclusion may apply. For more information, please refer to the guidance documents below. If you qualify for a No Exposure Exclusion, apply for a Notice of Intent online at the General Permits System. You must complete the following three steps to get coverage:
2. Complete a Notice of Intent (permit application). The Notice of Intent is available For help with the online Notice of Intent application, please see the guidance documents below.
3. Submit the filing fee and mail the signed Notice of Intent. To sign the Notice of If you do not receive an approval letter from BWPC, you do not have coverage. Application and annual fees can be paid electronically or by check. To pay electronically, please visit the E-Payments page and include your site ID. To pay by check, reference your site ID on the memo line and mail to: Nevada Division of Environmental Protection For information on fees, and to view the latest fee schedule, please visit our Water Pollution Control Fees page. As part of your MSGP coverage, you must complete internal inspections and sampling analysis.
You may terminate coverage once all termination requirements have been met. To terminate permit coverage, a Notice of Termination must be submitted by any one of the following:
If you do not terminate the project prior to the end of the current permit year, then you are responsible for paying the next annual permit fee. REINSPECTION FEES: Beginning July 1, 2023, NDEP will require a Notice of Termination Reinspection fee of $200 for every denied Notice of Termination. See our Bureau of Water Pollution Control Contacts page to find a person to assist you. |
