NPDES MS4 Information
2011 Notice of Nine-Month Extension of NPDES Phase II MS4 General Permit (PAG-13)
DEP has administratively extended the expiration of the current NPDES Phase II MS4 general permit (PAG-13) by nine (9) months to midnight, March 15, 2013. The Notice of Extension for PAG-13 was published in the PA Bulletin on September 17, 2011. If you are using PAG-13, you do not need to file an application for the extension at this time. It is anticipated that your coverage has been automatically extended.
Notice of Availability of Renewal NPDES Phase II MS4 General Permit (PAG-13)
The FINAL version of the renewal PAG-13 was announced in the September 17, 2011 PA Bulletin. The term of the renewal PAG-13 is from March 16, 2013 and continues for five (5) years to midnight on March 15, 2018. To renew PAG-13, NOIs must be submitted to DEP no later than September 14, 2012, a minimum of 180 days prior to the expiration date of the current PAG-13, March 15, 2013. Final Version of Renewal PAG-13 - Updated November 17, 2011
The MS4 IP will be published shortly.
2010 Notice of Six-Month Extension of NPDES Phase II MS4 General Permit (PAG-13)
DEP has administratively extended the expiration of the current NPDES Phase II MS4 general permit (PAG-13) by six months from midnight, Dec. 9, 2011 to midnight, June 11, 2012. The Notice of Extension for PAG-13 was published in the PA Bulletin on Dec. 11, 2010. If you are using PAG-13, you do not need to file an application for the extension at this time. Your coverage has been automatically extended.
Comment Period Extension and Public Meetings and Hearings:
Proposed Revisions to General NPDES Permit for Stormwater Discharges from Municipal Separate (pdf)
Powerpoint Presentation for Public Meeting (pdf)
Powerpoint Presentation for Southeast Public Meeting (pdf)
Notice of Availability of Draft NPDES Phase II MS4 General Permit (PAG-13)
The DRAFT version of PAG-13 was published in the PA Bulletin for public comment on Saturday, April 4, 2009. Proposed Revisions to General NPDES Permit for Stormwater Discharges from Municipal Separate Storm Sewer Systems (PAG-13); Public Notice of Availability [39 Pa.B. 1749]
Model Stormwater Ordinance and Other Information