Stormwater Permitting Services
for Midland, TX; Odessa, TX; Hobbs, NM; Carlsbad, NM; Abilene, TX; San Angelo, TX; Lubbock, TX; Dallas, TX; Fort Worth, TX; Lafayette, LA & the Surrounding Areas
A stormwater permit is required for the discharge of stormwater runoff, typically issued under the federal Clean Water Act's National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) program. These permits limit pollutants that can be discharged into waterways and often require operators to develop a Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) to manage site-specific practices. Requirements for construction sites and industrial facilities vary depending on the state and the size and nature of the project, with a common trigger for construction being one or more acres of land disturbance.
What It Is
- A Regulatory Requirement: Issued under the Clean Water Act, these permits regulate the discharge of stormwater runoff from a site into a body of water.
- A Pollution Control Document: The permit defines limits on what pollutants can be discharged and requires the development of a SWPPP to control them.
- A State-Specific Program: While based on a federal program, each state administers its own version of the NPDES permit program, so requirements and application processes can vary significantly by location.
Who Needs One
- Industrial Facilities: Businesses like manufacturers, recyclers, and transportation hubs often need a permit if industrial materials or activities are exposed to rain.
- Construction Sites: Projects that disturb a certain amount of land (e.g., one acre or more in many states) must obtain coverage before construction begins.
- Exemptions: Some facilities may qualify for a “non-exposure certification” if they can prove no industrial materials or operations are exposed to storm, which can exempt them from needing a permit.
How to Get One
- Determine Eligibility: Identify if your activity or facility requires a permit based on your location, size, and potential for exposed materials.
- Develop a SWPPP: Create a Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan that identifies potential pollutant sources and outlines the control measures (like silt fences or detention ponds) you will use.
- Submit a Notice of Intent (NOI): Submit the NOI and SWPPP to the appropriate state or local regulatory authority to apply for coverage.
- Implement and Maintain: Once coverage is granted, implement the SWPPP and maintain the required practices and monitoring throughout the project or facility operation.
If your business falls under one of the categories that would require a stormwater permit, eTech Environmental & Safety Solutions can help you with all 4 steps of acquiring one. Our team stays abreast of any changes in permitting law, so we can assist your business to the best of our ability. We serve Odessa, TX; Midland, TX; Hobbs, NM; Carlsbad, NM; Dallas, TX; Fort Worth, TX; Houston, TX; Lubbock, TX; Abilene, TX; San Angelo, TX; Lafayette, LA; and the surrounding areas. Give us a call to make an appointment.
