On Sept. 29, 2008, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) released a new industrial storm water permit, the Multi-Sector General Permit (MSGP), regulating the discharge of storm water from industrial facilities in 29 different industrial sectors. The MSGP 2008 replaces the MSGP 2000 that expired on Oct. 20, 2005. The MSGP 2008 requires industrial facilities to implement and maintain site-specific storm water control measures and to develop storm water pollution prevention plans (SWPPPs).

A webcast on the new permit, to be held Nov. 5 from noon to 2 p.m. EST, will introduce industrial dischargers, members of the public and state or tribal permitting authorities to the new requirements of the MSGP 2008. The webcast will include a section-by-section summary of the permit’s requirements, highlight changes from the MSGP 2000, discuss SWPPP requirements and describe how to apply for permit coverage.

To sign up for this free webcast, visit www.epa.gov/npdes/training.

Source: U.S. EPA