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Storm Water Permitting @ RCP
Whether your facility is simple or complex, RCP can take care of all your air permitting needs. Our services include:
EPA's definition of wastewater discharges
EPA states that wastewater discharges (includes storm water) from industrial sources are generated by runoff from land and impervious areas such as paved streets, parking lots, and building rooftops during rainfall and snow events often contain pollutants at levels that could affect the quality of receiving waters.
The NPDES permit program establishes specific requirements for discharges from industrial sources. Depending on the type of industrial or commercial facility you operate, more than one NPDES program may apply. For example, the storm water that runs off from the property of an industrial facility or from a construction site may require an NPDES permit under the storm water program. An industrial facility may also discharge wastewater to a municipal sewer system and be covered under the NPDES pretreatment program. The industrial facility may also discharge wastewater directly to a surface water and require an individual or general NPDES permit. Finally, many industrial facilities, whether they discharge directly to a surface water or to a municipal sewer system, are covered by effluent limitation guidelines and standards.
To limit pollutants in storm water discharges from industrial facilities, the NPDES Phase I Storm Water Program includes an industrial storm water permitting component. Operators of industrial facilities included in one of the 11 categories of "storm water discharges associated with industrial activity" (40 CFR 122.26 (b)(14)(i)-(xi)) that discharge storm water to a municipal separate storm sewer system (MS4) or directly to waters of the United States require authorization under a NPDES industrial storm water permit. If an industrial facility has a Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) code or meets the narrative description listed in the 11 categories, the facility operator must determine if the facility is eligible for coverage under a general or an individual NPDES industrial storm water permit. In some cases, a facility operator may be eligible for a conditional/temporary exclusion from permitting requirements.
Federal Permitting and plan development
RCP can assist you with your storm water permitting and Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) development.
Texas permitting for TEPDS General Permit Number TXR050000
For facilities in Texas, RCP can also assist you with the TPDES Wastewater General Permit (TPDES General Permit No. TXR050000) and meeting the requirements, whether your facility is applying for a new permit, modifying an existing one, or addressing compliance issues.
Texas permitting for TEPDS General Permit Number TXGR340000
If your Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) code is 5171 (Petroleum Bulk Stations and Terminals), RCP can provide assistance with your TPDES General Permit No. TXG340000 - Discharges from Petroleum Bulk Stations and Terminals, which authorizes the discharge of wastewater and contact storm water discharges from your facility.
Texas permitting for TEPDS General Permit Number TXGR670000
RCP professionals can also provide you with assistance with the upcoming Texas Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (TPDES) General Permit No. TXG670000 to discharge hydrostatic test water into or adjacent to water in the state which was published in the Texas Register on July 18, 2003. Also see the general permit’s fact sheet (PDF).
The purpose of this general permit is to regulate the discharge of water resulting from the hydrostatic testing of new or used pipelines, tanks, and other vessels used in pipeline transportation, storage, or otherwise containment of raw materials or products. Fill water used in hydrostatic testing may come from rivers, streams, lakes, ponds, wells, and municipal water supplies. The general permit also authorizes discharges resulting from the flushing of water supply lines or tanks for disinfection purposes.
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