NPDES Permits in New England
Remediation & Miscellaneous Contaminated Sites General Permit (RGP)
2010 Final Remediation General Permit
The Notice of Availability of the final Remediation General Permit under the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) for discharges in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts (including both Commonwealth and Indian country lands) (MAG910000) and the State of New Hampshire (NHG910000) was published in the Federal Register on September 9, 2010. This general permit, referred to as the 2010 Remediation General Permit (RGP), is effective on September 10, 2010, and replaces the 2005 RGP.
Operators that applied and received coverage under the 2005 RGP must do one of the following:
- re-apply for coverage by submitting a Notice of Intent (NOI) to EPA by December 9, 2010 (no later than 90 days after the effective date of the 2010 RGP);
- submit a Notice of Termination (NOT) to EPA by December 9, 2010; or
- apply for an individual permit. (If you apply for an individual permit, you are not likely to have continuous permit coverage during the processes of application review, public notice and final issuance.)
For facility operators who have not previously filed a NPDES application for coverage under an individual permit or who have never submitted a NOI under the 2005 RGP, follow the Application and Notice of Intent procedures in Part I.B of the 2010 RGP.
The 2010 final general permit continues the requirements of the previous permit, with some changes and clarifications. A summary of major changes is available on this webpage under "Helpful Information and Links."
In reaching a final decision on the permit, EPA responded to all significant comments. The responses are available to the public and are posted on this website under "Fact Sheet and Response to Public Comments."
Notice of Intents (NOIs) and Notice of Terminations (NOTs) may be sent via USPS, email, or fax to EPA at: EPA-Region 1, 5 Post Office Square, Mail Code OEP06-4, Boston, Massachusetts, 02109-3912; email address NPDES.Generalpermits@epa.gov; or fax number (617) 918-0505. Notification information shall be submitted to the appropriate State agency at the addresses listed at Appendix V of the General Permit.
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Corrections to the RGP 2010 - Immediately effective
Changes have been made to the RGP 2010 to correct errors.
The following corrections were made. These corrections are reflected in the appropriate appendices.
- Appendix III - The effluent limit for Benzene was omitted. The effluent limit for benzene in 5 ug/l.
- Appendix VI - The test method for Total Petroleum Hydrocarbons was incorrect. The correct test method is Method 1664A.
These errors are hereby disseminated as a "Minor Modification" to the RGP document based on 40 CFR Section 122.63 of permits. Minor errors are corrected without following the procedures of Part 124 which requires a formal public notice review as required in Section 122.62.
Final Permit
- Federal Register Notice (PDF) (1 pg, 51K)
- Final Remediation General Permit for Massachusetts and New Hampshire (PDF) (28 pp, 83K)
- Part II - Standard Conditions (PDF) (25 pp, 142K)
- Appendix I – Areas of Critical Environmental Concern (ACEC) in Massachusetts (PDF) (4 pp, 817K)
- Appendix II - Endangered Species Act: List of Species by County in Massachusetts and in New Hampshire (PDF) (3 pp, 296K)
- Appendix III - Effluent Limits and Monitoring Requirements by Sub-Category (PDF) (15 pp, 91K)
- Appendix IV - Chloride & Total Recoverable Metals Limitations (ug/L) at Selected Dilution Ranges & Technology-Based Ceiling Limitations for Facilities Located in Massachusetts and New Hampshire (PDF) (2 pp, 21K)
- Appendix V - Notice of Intent (NOI), Notice of Change (NOC), and Notice of Termination (NOT) Suggested Forms & Instructions
- Notice of Intent (PDF) (22 pp, 619K) This is a downloadable PDF Fill and Print Form
- Notice of Change (PDF) (8 pp, 110K) This is a downloadable PDF Fill and Print Form
- Notice of Termination (PDF) (3 pp, 35K) This is a downloadable PDF Fill and Print Form
- Appendix VI - Test Methods and Minimum Levels for Pollutants Covered by the RGP (PDF) (7 pp, 47K)
- Appendix VII - Guidance for Endangered Species Act Review & National Historic Preservation Act Review (PDF) (17 pp, 77K)
- Appendix VIII - Monthly Data Summary Form and Instructions (PDF) (4 pp, 61K)
Fact Sheet and Response to Public Comments
- Fact Sheet (PDF) (57 pp, 155K)
- Fact Sheet Attachment A - 2005 Remediation General Permit Fact Sheet Excerpts (PDF) (50 pp, 179K)
- Response to Public Comments (PDF) (18 pp, 64K)
Helpful Information and Links
- Summary of Major Changes between 2005 RGP and 2010 Draft RGP (available soon)
- Frequently Asked Questions on the 2010 Remediation General Permit (RGP) (available soon)
- Do I need NPDES Permit Coverage for Discharges Related to my Construction Activity and Which General Permits are Available (Flow Chart)? (PDF) (2 pp, 55K)
2005 Remediation General Permit
EPA Contacts
Primary contact - Victor
Alvarez (Alvarez.Victor@epa.gov or 617-918-1572)
Secondary contact - George
Papadopoulos (Papadopoulos.George@epa.gov or 617-918-1579)
Notices of Intent
Notices of Intent (NOI) will be posted on this page for a minimum of seven days after EPA receives them. Please contact Shelly Puleo (puleo.shelly@epa.gov or 617-918-1545) if you have any questions regarding NOIs. See the table below for a chronological listing of NOIs. Older NOIs are listed in the NOI archive.
| Date Posted / Updated | Date Issued | Permit No. | Date Terminated | Town/City, State | Site Address/Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05/18/12 | MAG910539 | South Boston, MA | One Channel Center (PDF) (138 pp, 3MB) | ||
| 05/18/12 | 05/18/12 | MAG910535 | Boston, MA | Massachusetts College of Art and Design - Center for esign and Media (PDF) (142 pp, 5.1MB) | |
| 05/18/12 | MAG910538 | Boston, MA | Brookline Overflow Conduit (PDF) (100 pp, 7.1MB) | ||
| 05/17/12 | 05/17/12 | MAG910534 | Boston, MA | Longwood Center (PDF) (50 pp, 13.4MB) | |
| 05/17/12 | MAG910536 | Boston, MA | Boylston West (PDF) (280 pp, 19MB) | ||
| 05/17/12 | MAG910537 | Cambridge to Boston, MA | Veolia Energy Steam Pipeline Install (PDF) (84 pp, 6.2MB) | ||
| 05/03/12 | 05/03/12 | MAG910533 | Newton, MA | Chestnut Hill Shopping Center (PDF) (87 pp, 17.7MB) | |
| 04/30/12 | 04/27/12 | MAG910532 | Acton, MA | Mobil Station No. 1476 (PDF) (153 pp, 6MB) | |
| 04/27/12 | 04/20/12 | MAG910530 | Cambridge, MA | CAM 017 Drainage Improvements (PDF) (55 pp, 12.1MB) | |
| 04/19/12 | 04/19/12 | MAG910529 | South Boston, MA | West Square (PDF) (219 pp, 7.1MB) | |
| 04/16/12 | MAG910531 | Allston, MA | Executive Education Tunnel (PDF) (156 pp, 5.1MB) | ||
| 04/13/12 | 04/12/12 | MAG910526 | West Boylston, MA | Hartwell Business Park (PDF) (51 pp, 5.8MB) | |
| 03/30/12 | 03/30/12 | MAG910528 | Falmouth, MA | Proposed Fuel Facility (PDF) (58 pp, 7.7MB) | |
| 03/23/12 | 03/23/12 | MAG910527 | Wakefield, MA | Proposed CVS Pharmacy Store (PDF) (257 pp, 4.1MB) | |
| 03/22/12 | 03/20/12 | MAG910524 | Chelmsford, MA | Proposed CVS Pharmacy Store (PDF) (90 pp, 3.5MB) | |
| 03/22/12 | 03/20/12 | MAG910525 | Boston, MA | Waterside Place (PDF) (91 pp, 8.9MB) | |
| 03/08/12 | 03/07/12 | MAG910522 | Leominster, MA | Hess Petroleum Retail Station #21508 (PDF) (60 pp, 4.9MB) | |
| 03/06/12 | 03/05/12 | MAG910523 | West Boylston, MA | Englewood Properties (PDF) (44 pp, 4.4MB) | |
| 02/27/12 | 02/28/12 | MAG910521 | Millbury, MA | Lewcott Corp (dba Barrday) (PDF) (60 pp, 6.7MB) | |
| 02/22/12 | 02/21/12 | MAG910520 | South Boston, MA | Proposed Boston Wharf Tower (PDF) (186 pp, 5.8MB) | |
| 02/15/12 | 02/15/12 | MAG910519 | Boston, MA | Brigham Green Parking Facility (PDF) (143 pp, 9.1MB) | |
| 02/07/12 | 02/03/12 | MAG910518 | Allston, MA | 60 Brainerd Road (PDF) (94 pp, 9.4MB) | |
| 01/17/12 | 01/13/12 | MAG910516 | Andover, MA | 15 Elm Street (PDF) (101 pp, 28MB) | |
| 01/17/12 | 01/13/12 | MAG910517 | Brighton, MA | 300-316 North Beacon Street (PDF) (63 pp, 7.7MB) | |
| 01/09/12 | 01/06/12 | MAG910515 | Cambridge, MA | NIBRI Campus Expansion Project (PDF) (201 pp, 6.1MB) | |
| 12/20/11 | 12/20/11 | MAG910514 | Boston, MA | Alford Street Bridge (PDF) (49 pp, 4.9MB) | |
| 12/20/11 | 12/19/11 | MAG910513 | Boston, MA | 121 Brookline Avenue (PDF) (101 pp, 7.4MB) | |
| 12/19/11 | 12/19/11 | MAG910512 | Billerica, MA | CFI Billerica #2149/V1017 (PDF) (78 pp, 7.8MB) | |
| 12/13/11 | 12/13/11 | MAG910511 | Melrose, MA | FMR Boston Rubber Shoe Company (PDF) (29 pp, 10.9MB) | |
| 12/12/11 | 12/12/11 | MAG910510 | Cambridge, MA | 130 Brookline Street (PDF) (99 pp, 14.7MB) | |
| 12/01/11 | 11/30/11 | MAG910509 | Cambridge, MA | 75 Ames Street (PDF) (207 pp, 8.8MB) | |
| 11/03/11 | 11/03/11 | MAG910508 | Southwick, MA | Pride Station (PDF) (39 pp, 7.6MB) | |
| 11/03/11 | 11/02/11 | MAG910507 | Newton, MA | Chestnut Hill Square (PDF) (44 pp, 11.4MB) | |
| 10/20/11 | 10/19/11 | MAG910506 | Hanson, MA | Former Ocean Spray Building (PDF) (60 pp, 9.1MB) | |
| 10/20/11 | 10/19/11 | MAG910505 | Boston, MA | UMass Boston Integrated Sciences Complex (PDF) (234 pp, 6.2MB) | |
| 10/12/11 | 10/12/11 | NHG910057 | Berlin, NH | Burgess BioPower (PDF) (89 pp, 4.8MB) | |
| 10/11/11 | 10/11/11 | MAG910504 | Cambridge, MA | 610 Main Street (PDF) (156 pp, 7.4MB) | |
| 09/19/11 | MAG910503 | Marshfield, MA | Hess Petroleum Retail Station #21324 (PDF) (60 pp, 1.6MB) | ||
| 09/15/11 | 09/15/11 | MAG910501 | Brighton, MA | Charlesview Development Brighton Mills (PDF) (8 pp, 2.5MB) | |
| 09/15/11 | 09/15/11 | MAG910500 | Everett, MA | Sunoco Service Station (PDF) (92 pp, 7.2MB) | |
| 09/13/11 | MAG910502 | Cambridge, MA | 150 Second Street (PDF) (193 pp, 8MB) |
