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Secondary Permittees
The municipal stormwater permits generally cover cities and counties.
However, there are other public entities (such as ports, prison complexes, parks and
recreation districts, universities, or diking and drainage districts) that
own or operate a stormwater sewer system located in a Phase I or Phase II
city or county. These stormwater sewer systems are also known as
municipal separate storm sewer systems (MS4). A public entity with an
MS4 may be required to obtain a secondary municipal stormwater permit.
How do I apply for a NDPES MS4 permit?
There are three basic steps:
- Complete the
Notice of Intent (NOI). This is Appendix 5 of the permit. It
contains the forms, instructions and sample public notice information.
This form is for all entities seeking coverage under municipal
stormwater permits.
- Send the completed NOI to:
Department of Ecology
Water Quality Program
Municipal Stormwater Permits
P.O. Box 47696
Olympia, WA 98504-7696
- Publish a notice at least once a week, for two consecutive
weeks, in a single newspaper of general circulation in the county or
city in which your district is located.
What do I do if I do not believe my district needs the NDPES MS4 permit?
If you do not believe the permit is appropriate for your MS4, then you do
not need to take further action.
Guidance for Secondary Permittees
Contact us for more information
Last updated January
2007
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