Minnesota MPCA Proposed Stormwater Sector Requirements

On July 6, 2009, the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency released its proposed multisector industrial stormwater discharge general permit. This permit, once promulgated, will replace the existing industrial stormwater permit, which expired in October of 2002.

[Read a summary of overall MPCA Multisector Industrial Stormwater Permit]

Some key changes in the July 6, 2009 draft compared to the previous permit are the additional of sector-specific requirements for each of 29 different sectors. Click on a sector below to review proposed sector specific requirements:

MPCA SWPPP Requirements for Sector A - Timber Products
MPCA SWPPP Requirements for Sector B - Paper and Allied Products Manufacturing
MPCA SWPPP Requirements for Sector C - Chemical and Allied Products Manufacturing
MPCA SWPPP Requirements for Sector D - Asphalt Paving and Roofing Materials and Lubricant Manufacturing
MPCA SWPPP Requirements for Sector E - Glass, Clay, Cement, Concrete, and Gypsum Products
MPCA SWPPP Requirements for Sector F - Primary Metals
MPCA SWPPP Requirements for Sector G - Metal Mining
MPCA SWPPP Requirements for Sector H - Coal Mining
MPCA SWPPP Requirements for Sector I - Oil and Gas Extraction and Refining
MPCA SWPPP Requirements for Sector J - Mineral Mining
MPCA SWPPP Requirements for Sector K - Hazardous Waste Treatment, Storage, or Disposal Facilities
MPCA SWPPP Requirements for Sector L - Landfills, Land Application Sites, and Open Dumps
MPCA SWPPP Requirements for Sector M - Automobile Salvage Yards
MPCA SWPPP Requirements for Sector N - Scrap Recycling and Waste Recycling Facilities
MPCA SWPPP Requirements for Sector O - Steam Electric Generating Facilities
MPCA SWPPP Requirements for Sector P - Land Transportation and Warehousing
MPCA SWPPP Requirements for Sector Q - Water Transportation
MPCA SWPPP Requirements for Sector R - Ship and Boat Building and Repair Yards
MPCA SWPPP Requirements for Sector S - Air Transportation Facilities
MPCA SWPPP Requirements for Sector T - Treatment Works
MPCA SWPPP Requirements for Sector U - Food and Kindred Product
MPCA SWPPP Requirements for Sector V - Textile Mills, Apparel, and Other Fabric Products
MPCA SWPPP Requirements for Sector W - Furniture and Fixtures
MPCA SWPPP Requirements for Sector X - Printing and Publishing
MPCA SWPPP Requirements for Sector Y - Rubber, Miscellaneous Plastic Products, and Miscellaneous Manufacturing Industries
MPCA SWPPP Requirements for Sector Z - Leather Tanning and Finishing
MPCA SWPPP Requirements for Sector AA - Fabricated Metal Products
MPCA SWPPP Requirements for Sector AB - Transportation Equipment, Industrial and Commercial Machinery
MPCA SWPPP Requirements for Sector AC - Electronic and Electrical Equipment and Components

Looking for information on Minnesota SWPPP - Industrial Stormwater Training?, go to:
MPCA Industrial Stormwater Training - SWPPP Training - Stormwater Inspection Training

Caltha LLP provides expert consulting services to public and private sector clients nationwide to address Stormwater Permitting & Regulatory Support, Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plans (SWPPP), Stormwater Monitoring and Stormwater Training.

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MPCA SWPPP Permit Revision - Industrial Stormwater Requirements

On July 6, 2009, MPCA is scheduled to release its proposed Multisector General Permit (MSGP) for industrial stormwater discharges. This permit represents a major shift in stormwater pollution prevention (SWPPP) requirements for Minnesota industries and other affected sectors, such as transportation, POTWs, landfills, etc.

In July, Caltha LLP will be hosting seminars in several cities across Minnesota to provide information on the proposed permit and rule changes, and steps facilities can take to reduce their impact.

For more information, go to:

MPCA SWPPP Permit - Industrial Stormwater Permit Reissue Seminars

Caltha LLP provides expert consulting services to public and private sector clients nationwide to address Stormwater Permitting & Regulatory Support, Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plans (SWPPP), Stormwater Monitoring and Stormwater Training.

For further information contact Caltha LLP at
info@calthacompany.com
or
Caltha LLP Website

SPCC Rule Compliance Deadline Extended

On June 11, 2009, EPA again extended the compliance date for compliance with the federal "SPCC Rule". Facilities subject to the SPCC Rule now have until to November 10, 2010 to come into compliance. Facilities must amend or prepare, and implement SPCC Plans by the compliance date in accordance with revisions to the SPCC rule promulgated since 2002. Farms must also amend or prepare their SPCC Plans, and implement those Plans by the same date.
For futher information on SPCC services, go to:
SPCC - 40 CFR 112 Compliance Services

Caltha LLP provides expert consulting services to public and private sector clients nationwide to address SPCC Compliance, Stormwater Permitting & Regulatory Support, Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plans (SWPPP), Stormwater Monitoring and Stormwater Training.

For further information contact Caltha LLP atinfo@calthacompany.com
orCaltha LLP Website