National Discharge Pollutant Elimination System (NPDES)

 

The Discharge Permit Section administers the National Discharge Pollutant Elimination System (NPDES) permit program under federal delegation for discharges from individual, municipal and industrial wastewater treatment facilities to state surface waters.

 

The section also issues permits under the Federal Pretreatment Permit program for certain industrial and commercial discharges to municipal wastewater treatment facilities which may interfere with the operation of municipal treatment facilities.

Those issued a pretreatment discharge permit may submit monthly reports electronically to:  ANR.WSMDDPCompliance@state.vt.us

 

General permit 3-9004 for direct discharges to surface waters from petroleum related remediation activities first became effective October 15, 2002 and was renewed September 7, 2012.

A second general permit (3-9016) for discharges from petroleum related remediation activities into municipal wastewater treatment facilities was issued April 10, 2009 with an effective date of July 1, 2009.

Applicants who wish coverage under either general permit must apply on a special Notice of Intent (NOI) application and must satisfy a 10-day public comment requirement. The application forms and additional information may be obtained by calling 802-490-6106.  The fee associated with either general permit is $120.00 per application.

General Permit 3-9004 (for direct discharges) 584 KB 11 pages PDF

This permit will expire September 30, 2017.

Current List of Authorizations to Discharge under General Permits 3-9004 and 3-9016

 

Question & Answer Sheet 92 KB 2 pages PDF

General Permit 3-9016 (for discharges into municipal wastewater treatment facilities) 104 KB 11 pages PDF

This permit will expire June 30, 2014..

Current List of Authorizations to Discharge under General Permits 3-9004 and 3-9016

 

Question & Answer Sheet 85 KB 2 pages PDF

Download a Notice of Intent to apply for coverage under permit 3-9004

or this Notice of Intent to apply for coverage under permit 3-9016

Monitoring Report Form WR-43-3-9004, 31KB 1 page PDF. This form can be used for reporting under either general permit.

Submit completed report forms with original signatures to:

Administration & Compliance

Watershed Management Division

1 National Life Dr, Main Bldg, 2nd Fl

Montpelier VT 05620-3522

 

Note: e-mail submissions can not be accepted at this time - original signatures are required.

Application for Termination of Coverage, 20KB 1 page pdf .   This form can be used to apply for termination of coverage under either general permit.

The Stormwater Permit Program, which was formerly within this section, has been moved to the Stormwater Section of the Watershed Management Division. Permits are issued for the discharge of stormwater runoff from impervious surfaces such as parking lots, roofs, and roads. Residential subdivisions, commercial/industrial parks and other large scale developments typically require stormwater permits depending on the size of the project and proximity to surface waters.

Rules and Regulations

     Water Pollution Control Permit Regulations, Chapter 13 - Feb 1974 57KB, 35 pagesPDF

   Amendment to Water Pollution Control Permit Regulations, Chapter 13.12 - October 1991 13KB, 7 pages PDF

Updated: April 2013