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Stormwater Discharges from Construction Activities in Region 10

Questions?

For questions about the CGP in Region 10, contact:

Stacey Kim (kim.stacey@epa.gov), 206-553-1380

Misha Vakoc (vakoc.misha@epa.gov), 206-553-6650

For other stormwater information, visit Region 10 Stormwater Program.

In Region 10, EPA is the NPDES stormwater permitting authority for:

  • Facilities on Indian lands in Idaho, Oregon and Washington.
  • Federal operators in Washington.
  • The Metlakatla Reservation and Denali National Park in Alaska.

How to get Coverage Under the CGP

Do I Need a Permit?

Use this chart to help you decide whether you need to apply for coverage under the under the Construction General Permit (CGP): Construction General Permit Flow Chart

How to Apply

  1. Read EPA's 2022 Construction General Permit.
  2. Develop a Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) for your construction site.
  3. Complete an endangered species determination for the project site (details are noted in the CGP).
  4. Get authorization from EPA if you plan to use chemical treatment (most projects do not - see special instructions for chemical treatment below).
  5. File a Notice Of Intent (NOI) using EPA's NPDES eReporting Tool (CGP-Net) (see common questions about eNOI below).
  6. Implement the Best Management Practices (BMPs) outlined in the SWPPP.

Common Questions about eNOI

  1. The EPA hasn’t certified my NOI yet. Why?
    1. The operator certifies the NOI, not EPA.
    2. Please go back into CDX and change the Certifier information to an appropriate person in the construction project’s chain of command.
  2. Did you get my eNOI / eNOT?
    1. If the certifier didn’t get an automatic EPA NeT CGP Forms Certified email (or EPA NeT CGP Forms Terminated) within 10-15 minutes of submission, the NOI/NOT has likely not been received by EPA’s CGP NeT system. Please double check the form for possible problems. If you cannot determine what is wrong, call the CGP NeT helpdesk at 866-352-7755 [8am-5pm (Eastern)] If it went through, the form’s status in CDX will change from “draft” to “under review.”
    2. If you are not the certifier and have flagged the form for certification via CGP-NeT, you may need to make sure that the certifier completes the form by certifying and submitting the NOI/NOT to ensure either the 14-day review period is initiated, or the NOI is terminated.
  3. The previous land owner got permit coverage and then defaulted on the loan/died/went to jail. Can I use that NOI?
    1. No. Coverage is not transferable.
  4. I requested permissions for a NOI and haven’t received a response. Why?
    1. CGP-NeT sends permission requests to the individual assigned “manage” permissions for the NOI. If the NOI’s assigned “manager” is no longer with the operator’s organization and you have submitted a permission request, please contact the EPA regional coordinator to process the request.
  5. How can I confirm whether this project has coverage?
    1. Permit records (i.e., copies of certified NOIs) and related submissions for general permits such as EPA’s CGP and Multi-Sector General Permit for Industrial Stormwater are publicly accessible via EPA’s permit lookup tool. In addition, compliance and enforcement data related to the permitted site or facility are publicly accessible via EPA’s Enforcement and Compliance History Online (ECHO) tool.

Special Instructions for Chemical Treatment

If you plan to use cationic chemicals, you will need to get prior authorization from EPA's Regional Office. The following documents will help you compile the information we need to review your cationic chemical application.

  • CGP Appendix J: Suggested Format for Request for Chemical Treatment (pdf)
  • Example Map of Chemical Treatment at Construction Sites (pdf)

Forms and Templates

  • 2022 CGP and Related Documents
    • Appendix H - Notice of Intent (NOI) Form and Instructions (pdf)
    • Appendix I - Notice of Termination (NOT) Form and Instructions (pdf)
  • Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) Templates

Permit Guidance

General Guidance

  • Stormwater Discharges from Construction Activities
  • Poster: Stormwater and the Construction Industry (pdf)- 30" x 40" poster that illustrates proper installation of common sediment and erosion control practices (best management practices).
  • Construction Industry Compliance Assistance- EPA-sponsored website with environmental compliance assistance information for contractors, builders/developers. Includes relevant material and links to state and local permitting authorities.

Alaska

  • Alaska Stormwater Program (Alaska Dept. of Environmental Conservation)
  • Alaska Construction General Permit
  • Alaska Stormwater Guide

Idaho

The EPA CGP only applies to projects on tribal lands within Idaho. All other projects are within the State of Idaho’s permit program. To apply for storm water permits, go to Idaho DEQ’s E-Permitting system.

For assistance, please contact the IPDES E-Permitting Support at (833) 473-3724 or IPDESE-Permitting@deq.idaho.gov.

Related resources:
  • Idaho Stormwater (Idaho Dept. of Environmental Quality)
  • Idaho Catalog of Storm Water Best Management Practices (pdf)

Oregon

The EPA CGP only applies to projects on tribal lands within Oregon. All other projects are within the State of Oregon’s permit program.

  • Oregon Construction Stormwater Permits (Oregon Dept. of Environmental Quality)

Washington

Projects operated by federal agencies or on tribal lands in Washington must apply for coverage under EPA’s Construction General Permit.

Projects operated by state or private entities must apply for coverage under Washington’s Construction Stormwater General Permit (including projects on federal lands).

Related resources:
  • Washington Stormwater General Permits (Washington Dept. of Ecology)
  • Washington Stormwater Manuals
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