“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
