Stormwater Permitting and Design
NYS Modifies General Permit for Pollutant Discharge Elimination System

NYS Modifies General Permit for Pollutant Discharge Elimination System

The State Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (SPDES) General Permit for Stormwater Discharges from Municipal Separate Storm Sewer Systems (MS4) rules are currently in the modification process. The SPDES General Permit was originally issued in April 2015; this is...

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What is the SPDES Permit Program and its Role in Eliminating Pollution?

What is the SPDES Permit Program and its Role in Eliminating Pollution?

The State Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (SPDES) permit program was authorized by Article 17 of the Environmental Conservation Law, with the intent of protecting New York State’s water resources from contamination. The SPDES program intends to protect humans,...

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