Integrated Municipal Stormwater and Wastewater Planning Approach Framework

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) issued a new framework to help local governments meet their Clean Water Act obligations. The Integrated Municipal Stormwater and Wastewater Planning Approach Framework assists EPA regional offices, states, and local governments to develop voluntary storm and wastewater management plans and implement effective integrated approaches to reduce overflows from wastewater systems and pollution from stormwater.

EPA's framework outlines new flexibility to pursue innovative, cost-saving solutions, like green infrastructure to help communities as they develop storm and wastewater infrastructure plans. The framework also highlights the importance of controlling and managing releases of storm and wastewater into the waters of the US.

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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Final Washington Industrial Permit Effective July 1, 2012

The Washington Department of Ecology (Ecology) has issued a final modified Industrial Stormwater NPDES and State Waste Discharge General Permit May 16, 2012. The modified permit is effective July 1, 2012. The permit modification is necessary to address the April 25, 2011 order by the Washington State Pollution Control Hearings Board, which required significant changes to the sampling and corrective action requirements. Ecology has also made revisions to the effluent limits for fecal coliform that apply to approximately 80 facilities discharging to 303(d)-listed impaired waterbodies. Other minor changes were made in response to public comments and to correct various errors and typos.

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