EPA Reopens Comments on 2026 Stormwater Pollution Permit
Published Date: 4/21/2025
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Summary
The EPA is updating its 2026 permit that controls stormwater pollution from industrial sites, affecting businesses in areas where EPA handles these permits. They’re giving everyone extra time—until May 19, 2025—to share their thoughts before the new 5-year permit replaces the old one in February 2026. This update helps keep our water cleaner and ensures industries follow smart rules without surprise costs.
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New 2026 Industrial Stormwater Permit
The EPA is proposing a new 2026 Multi-Sector General Permit (MSGP) for stormwater discharges from industrial sites that will replace the current MSGP when it expires on February 28, 2026. The EPA proposes to issue the new permit for five (5) years, and it will apply in areas where the EPA is the NPDES permitting authority, affecting businesses that discharge industrial stormwater in those areas.
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