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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Key Updates To The California CGP

Key Updates To The California CGP

The construction industry is no stranger to evolving regulations aimed at protecting the environment. If you're involved in construction in California, you're likely familiar with the California Construction General Permit (CGP). The permit was first adopted in 2009 to address stormwater runoff, safeguard water quality, and prevent pollution associated with construction activities. Read this article to learn 10 key updates in the new CGP that went into effect on September 1, 2023.

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How Do California Wildfires Impact Industrial Stormwater Dischargers?

How Do California Wildfires Impact Industrial Stormwater Dischargers?

The ability to successfully argue that your stormwater was impacted by wildfires is not automatic or absolutely certain – you have to take action. Read this post to learn the requirements for consideration in the recently issued California State Water Board guidance.

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2020 Multi-Sector General Permit for Stormwater – Are You Ready?

2020 Multi-Sector General Permit for Stormwater – Are You Ready?

If you operate an industrial facility in the U.S., your facility is very likely subject to the Multi-Sector General Permit (MSGP) for Stormwater. Read this post for the 10 biggest changes in the proposed 2020 MSGP and tips for what your facility can do now to get ready.

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How to Perform Virtual Inspections & Comply With Regulations

How to Perform Virtual Inspections & Comply With Regulations

Virtual inspections have become the necessary and viable alternative for essential businesses to continue to comply with regulations in the face of the COVID-19 pandemic while keeping facility personnel and inspectors safe. Read this post for some helpful tips and tools needed to successfully perform a remote video inspection.

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ERA Level 1 Status Deadline: What You Need To Know

ERA Level 1 Status Deadline: What You Need To Know

Compliance Deadline Alert for all California industrial businesses with Notice of Intent (NOI) coverage under the California Industrial General Permit (IGP) for stormwater who recently entered Level 1 status after July 1st, 2020. Read this post to learn what you need to do if your facility enters ERA Level 1 Status.

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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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California SB 205 Mandates Statewide Industrial Stormwater Compliance

California SB 205 Mandates Statewide Industrial Stormwater Compliance

On October 2nd, Governor Newsom signed into California State Law Senate Bill 205, which mandates that cities and counties check that their regulated industrial facilities retain enrollment under the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) stormwater permit program. How will this affect your facility?

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California Industrial Stormwater Compliance Strategies & Lessons Learned

California Industrial Stormwater Compliance Strategies & Lessons Learned

Is your California facility complying with the Industrial General Permit for Storm Water? Our QISP-certified stormwater professionals share challenges, successes, and lessons learned.

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Indiana Stormwater Proposed Bill Goes To Senate

Indiana Stormwater Proposed Bill Goes To Senate

An Indiana Bill (HB 1096) on Stormwater Management, has passed the House and is going for a vote in the Senate. Learn more about how this bill prohibits cities and other local governments with separate storm sewers (MS4) from having more stringent Stormwater requirements than the Indiana State rule of 1 acre.

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