“General Permit for the Discharge of Stormwater Associated with Industrial Activity”

Connecticut DEP issued a revised General Permit with an Effective Date of October 1, 2011

• Applicable to “Auto Salvage Yards” which have specific “Sector” requirements
• Numerous significant changes from previous Stormwater General Permit

 What Do I Need To Do?

• Any facility with an existing Stormwater Permit must complete the registration form and submit it to the CT DEP along with their payment (most auto recyclers fee is $500, $1,000 for larger facilities) by June 1, 2011.
• Update your site SWPPP in accordance with new October 1, 2011 General Permit
• SWPPP must be certified by Professional Engineer (PE) or Certified Hazardous Materials Manager (CHMM)

NOTE: The stormwater plan itself can be completed after the June 1, 2011 deadline as just the Registration Form with payment is due by June 1, 2011.

What If I Don’t Already Have A Stormwater Permit?

•  New Registrations have until either July 1st or August 1st, 2011 However if you are and existing facility that should have previously registered the CT DEP is requiring:
  • Register under the existing CT DEP Stormwater General Permit (e.g. October 1, 2002)
  • Then register again under the new CT DEP Stormwater General Permt (e.g. October 1, 2011)

What Are the Penalties for Not Registering for a Stormwater Permit?

• The CT DEP has the ability to issue Fines and/or an Administrative Order known as a Consent Decrees
• Terms for any Fines and/or Administrative Orders (Consent Decrees) are established on a case-by-case basis

What Are My Next Steps?

 For Further Information Contact Korth Engineering, LLC at:

• Phone: (860) 295-9458 or (860) 989-2800
• Email: enveng@kortheng.com
• Website: www.kortheng.com