2022 Construction General Permit (CGP)
New in CGP
On August 3, 2026, the Federal Register (pdf) (258.8 KB) provided notice that EPA is seeking public comment on its proposed 2027 CGP. For more details, refer to EPA’s proposed 2027 CGP webpage.
2022 CGP
The final modified 2022 CGP documents can be viewed here.
- 2022 CGP – Permit (not including appendices) (as modified) (pdf)
- 2022 CGP - Appendix A - Definitions (as modified) (pdf)
- 2022 CGP – Appendix B - Areas of Permit Coverage (as modified) (pdf)
- 2022 CGP – Appendix C - Waivers (pdf)
- 2022 CGP - Appendix D - Endangered Species Protection (as modified) (pdf)
- 2022 CGP – Appendix E - Historic Property Screening Process (pdf)
- 2022 CGP – Appendix F - Buffer Requirements (pdf)
- 2022 CGP – Appendix G - Standard Permit Conditions (pdf)
- 2022 CGP – Appendix H - Notice of Intent (NOI) Form (pdf)
- 2022 CGP – Appendix I - Notice of Termination (NOT) Form (pdf)
- 2022 CGP – Appendix J - Suggested Format for Request for Chemical Treatment (pdf)
- 2022 CGP – Appendix K - Turbidity Monitoring Report Form (pdf)
- 2022 CGP – Fact Sheet (pdf)
- 2022 CGP – Modification Fact Sheet (pdf)
- Federal Register:
Frequent Questions
- CGP Frequent Questions (pdf) - Find answers to common questions about the 2022 CGP.
2022 CGP Webinar
EPA hosted a webinar on February 24, 2022, to review the key requirements and major changes in the new CGP, and to answer questions from attendees. View a recording of the 2022 CGP webinar and the presentation slides below.
Previous Construction General Permit Versions
| Year | Permit | Fact Sheet | Federal Register Notice | Docket |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 CGP | 2017 CGP Permit (pdf) | 2017 CGP Fact Sheet (pdf) | Federal Register Notice (modification, 6/27/2019) | EPA-HQ-OW-2015-0828 |
| 2012 CGP | 2012 CGP Permit (pdf) | 2012 CGP Factsheet (pdf) | Federal Register Notice | EPA-HQ-OW-2010-0782 |
| 2008 CGP | 2008 CGP Permit (pdf) | 2008 CGP Fact Sheet (pdf) | Federal Register Notice | EPA-HQ-OW-2008-0238 |
| 2003 CGP | 2003 CGP Permit (pdf) | 2003 CGP Fact Sheet (pdf) | Federal Register Notice (modification, 12/22/2004) | EPA-HQ-OW-2002-0055 |
| 1998 CGP | Included in Federal Register Notice | Included in Federal Register Notice | Federal Register Notice | Not available online |
| 1992 CGP | Included in Federal Register Notice | Included in Federal Register Notice | Federal Register Notice | Not available online |