Understanding the California Industrial General Permit for New Industrial Facilities

Understanding the California Industrial General Permit for New Industrial Facilities

If you are an industrial facility looking for California IGP coverage for the first time, navigating the 485 pages of the currently amended IGP may seem like a daunting task for new permittees. Read this article to learn the three key elements of stormwater compliance and how to stay compliant with the IGP.

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Upcoming 2024 VPDES Construction General Permit Changes

Upcoming 2024 VPDES Construction General Permit Changes

The NPDES and VPDES programs are federal and Virginia state programs aimed at regulating and controlling the discharge of pollutants from construction activities into the Waters of the United States (WOTUS). This article explores the upcoming changes to the VPDES Construction General Permit and the importance of NPDES/VPDES compliance inspections.

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Time Schedule Orders as a Stormwater Compliance Extension Option for California IGP

Time Schedule Orders as a Stormwater Compliance Extension Option for California IGP

A Time Schedule Order (TSO) is an extension option to comply with the new provisions laid out in the Amended Industrial General Permit (IGP). Read this post to learn what TSOs are, who should consider making use of them, and the application process.

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Supreme Court Decision Creates New Standard for Clean Water Act NPDES Permits

Supreme Court Decision Creates New Standard for Clean Water Act NPDES Permits

In April, the United States Supreme Court issued a landmark ruling in the highly watched County of Maui v. Hawaii Wildlife Fund case, clarifying the reach of the federal Clean Water Act. What are the potential implications for your project or facility?

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