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Stormwater Discharge Regs - EPA Regional Contact List and Links

U.S. Federal Stormwater Contacts

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Storm Water Contacts: EPA Regional Offices

Updated December 1997 - Doc. No.: 2001
The National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) is administered through EPA Regions or State offices within those regions that have been granted the authority by EPA. As of October 1997, 42 states and territories have been delegates authority by EPA to administer the NPDES program. Of the delegated states and territories, only the Virgin Islands has not been delegated authority for the storm water general permits program as well. Where permit authority has not been delegated to the state or territory, your facility must apply for a permit directly from EPA, rather than from the state authority. EPA has not delegated authority to the following states and territories: Alaska, Arizona, District of Columbia, Idaho, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New Mexico, Puerto Rico, and Texas.

News & reg Changes

FINAL MULTISECTOR STORMWATER PERMIT ISSUED

EPA issued the new multisector permit (MSGP) on September 30 (63 FR 52429).Facilities covered under the old baseline industrial general permit will be required to seek coverage under the new permit or obtain individual permits by December 29. EPA has modified the MSGP to authorize storm water discharges from previously excluded facilities now covered by the MSGP after expiration of the Baseline Industrial General Permit. EPA also made the following changes to the MSGP as published on September 29, 1995 (60 FR 50804): 1) Authorization of mine dewatering discharges from construction sand and gravel, industrial sand, and crushed stone mines in EPA Regions I, II and X; 2) inclusion in Sector A of the MSGP of the effluent limitation guideline in 40 CFR Part 429, Subpart I for discharges resulting from spray down of lumber and wood products in storage yards (wet decking); 3) clarification that Sectors X and AA authorize discharges from all facilities in major SIC groups 27 and 34 respectively; 4) addition of new Sector AD to the MSGP to authorize discharges from Phase I facilities which may not fall into one of the original sectors of the permit, and selected Phase II discharges which are designated for permitting in accordance with 40 CFR 122.26(g)(1)(i); 5) modification of inspection requirements in Sector I for inactive oil and gas extraction facilities which are remotely located and unstaffed; 6) addition of new Addendum I to provide guidance and information to assist applicants with determining permit eligibility concerning protection of historic properties; and 7)
update of the county/species list of endangered and threatened species
found in Addendum H, and provide a listing of additional sources to
reference for future updates to the list.

EPA Regional Contacts

Region I Roger Janson, Director Water Quality Management Unit US EPA, Region I John F. Kennedy Bldg. Boston, MA 02203-0001 Telephone: 617-565-3589 Fax: 617-565-4940	Region II Walter Andrews, Chief Water Programs Branch US EPA, Region II 290 Broadway New York, NY 10007 Telephone: 212-637-3880 Fax: 212-637-3887 OR: Phil Sweeney, Chief of Permits & Pretreatment Section Telephone: 212-637-3873
Region III Bob Koroncai, Chief VA/WV Branch (3WP12) US EPA, Region III 841 Chestnut Street Philadelphia, PA 19107 Telephone: 215-566-5730 Fax: 215-566-2301	Region III Victoria Binetti Director, Office of Municipal Assistance US EPA Region III 841 Chestnut Street Philadelphia, PA 19107 Telephone: 215-566-2320 Fax: 215-566-2302
Region IV Douglas Mundrick, Chief Surface Water Permits & Facilities Branch US EPA, Region IV 100 Alabama Street, S.W. Atlanta, GA 30303-3104 Telephone: 404-562-9328 Fax: 404-562-8692	Region V Gene Chaiken, Chief NPDES Support & Technical Assistance Branch US EPA , Region V 77 West Jackson Blvd. Chicago, Il 60604-3507 Telephone: 312-886-0120 Fax: 312-886-7804
Region VI Jack V. Ferguson, Chief Permits Branch US EPA, Region VI 1445 Ross Avenue Dallas, TX 75202-2733 Telephone: 214-665-7170 Fax: 214-665-2191	Region VII Wolfgang Brandner, Chief NPDES Branch US EPA, Region VII 726 Minnesota Avenue Kansas City, KS 66101 Telephone: 913-551-7381 Fax: 913-551-7765
Region VIII Steve Tuber, Director, Water Program Office of Pollution Prevention, State and Tribal Assistance US EPA, Region VIII One Denver Place, 999 18th Street Denver, CO 80802-2413 Telephone: 303-312-6260 Fax: 303-312-7084 OR: Mike Reed (NPDES Team Leader) Telephone: 303-312-6132 Fax: 303-312-7084	Region IX Terry Oda, Chief Standards and Permits Office US EPA, Region IX 75 Hawthorne Street San Francisco, CA 94105 Telephone: 415-744-2001 Fax: 415-744-1235
Region X Bob Robichaud, Manager NPDES Permits Unit US EPA, Region X 1200 Sixth Avenue Seattle, WA 98101 Telephone: 206-553-1448 Fax: 206-553-0165	State Contacts Additional information on storm water requirements can be found by accessing theState Storm Water Contact List. Ways to save money AND help the environment: Eat healthier AND save money: Instant Pot Duo Crisp 11-in-1 Air Fryer and Electric Pressure Cooker Combo with Multicooker Lids that Fries, Steams, Slow Cooks, Sautés, Dehydrates Save water AND money with this showerhead adapter, it lets the water flow until the water is hot, then shuts off water flow until you restart it, ShowerStart TSV Hot Water Standby Adapter Protect your health with these: Mattress Dust mite-Bedbug protector, 100% Waterproof, Hypoallergenic, Zippered Handheld Allergen Vacuum Cleaner with UV Sanitizing and Heating for Allergies and Pet, Kills Mite, Virus, Molds, True HEPA with Powerful Suction removes Hair, Dander, Pollen, Dust, Immune Support Supplement with Quercetin, Vitamin C, Zinc, Vitamin D3 GermGuardian Air Purifier with UV-C Light and HEPA 13 Filter, Removes 99.97% of Pollutants 5 Stage Air Purifier, Features Ultraviolet Light (UVC), H13 True Hepa, Carbon, PCO, Smart Wifi, Auto Mode, Quiet, Removes 99.97% of Particles, Smoke, Mold, Pet Dander, Dust, Odors Interesting Reads: THE PREPPER'S CANNING & PRESERVING BIBLE: [13 in 1] Your Path to Food Self-Sufficiency. Canning, Dehydrating, Fermenting, Pickling & More, Plus The Food Preservation Calendar for a Sustainable Pantry The Backyard Homestead: Produce all the food you need on just a quarter acre! Paperback The Citizens' Guide to Geologic Hazards: A Guide to Understanding Geologic Hazards Including Asbestos, Radon, Swelling Soils, Earthquakes, Volcanoes The Uninhabitable Earth: Life After Warming Book: The Sixth Extinction: An Unnatural History Paperback See Echo Dot on Amazon