Industrial Surface Water Discharge Permit
For Industrial Surface Water Discharge Permit for New Sources that Discharge Process Wastewater
The industrial surface water discharge permit is a combined state and federal permit under the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES). This permit is issued for industrial facilities that discharge to State surface waters. The permit is designed to meet federal effluent guidelines when applicable and also to ensure the discharge satisfies the State of Maryland water quality standards. All industrial, commercial, or institutional facilities that discharge wastewater (or storm water from certain facilities) to surface waters of Maryland may need this permit. Alternatively, an industrial discharge to the municipal wastewater collection system may require a pretreatment permit. Form 1 collects general information only. You must also complete a more detailed application based on your proposed discharge activity, as follows: If your facility is a new manufacturing, commercial, mining, or silvicultural facility that has yet to commence discharge of process wastewater, you must also complete Form 2D.
Expected Fee
$100-$5,000
Estimated Processing Time
Minor - 12 months Major - 18 months
How to Obtain This Permit
Step 1
Submit complete application
Step 2
Participate in public participation phases
Step 3
Timely review draft permit and fact sheet when presented
Step 4
Pay accessed fees - publication charges, application fees, and pro-rated annual fee (only applicable to new permits)
Step 5
Business must be in good standing with the State of MD
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For Industrial Surface Water Discharge Permit for New Sources that Discharge Process Wastewater
The industrial surface water discharge permit is a combined state and federal permit under the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES). This permit is issued for industrial facilities that discharge to State surface waters. The permit is designed to meet federal effluent guidelines when applicable and also to ensure the discharge satisfies the State of Maryland water quality standards. All industrial, commercial, or institutional facilities that discharge wastewater (or storm water from certain facilities) to surface waters of Maryland may need this permit. Alternatively, an industrial discharge to the municipal wastewater collection system may require a pretreatment permit. Form 1 collects general information only. You must also complete a more detailed application based on your proposed discharge activity, as follows: If your facility is a new manufacturing, commercial, mining, or silvicultural facility that has yet to commence discharge of process wastewater, you must also complete Form 2D.
Expected Fee
$100-$5,000
Estimated Processing Time
Minor - 12 months Major - 18 months
How to Obtain This Permit
Step 1
Submit complete application
Step 2
Participate in public participation phases
Step 3
Timely review draft permit and fact sheet when presented
Step 4
Pay accessed fees - publication charges, application fees, and pro-rated annual fee (only applicable to new permits)
Step 5
Business must be in good standing with the State of MD
Want to apply for the permit?
Want to Learn More?
Contact the following staff members for more information:
For Industrial Surface Water Discharge Permit for New Sources that Discharge Process Wastewater
The industrial surface water discharge permit is a combined state and federal permit under the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES). This permit is issued for industrial facilities that discharge to State surface waters. The permit is designed to meet federal effluent guidelines when applicable and also to ensure the discharge satisfies the State of Maryland water quality standards. All industrial, commercial, or institutional facilities that discharge wastewater (or storm water from certain facilities) to surface waters of Maryland may need this permit. Alternatively, an industrial discharge to the municipal wastewater collection system may require a pretreatment permit. Form 1 collects general information only. You must also complete a more detailed application based on your proposed discharge activity, as follows: If your facility is a new manufacturing, commercial, mining, or silvicultural facility that has yet to commence discharge of process wastewater, you must also complete Form 2D.
Expected Fee
$0
Estimated Processing Time
Minor - 12 months Major - 18 months
How to Obtain This Permit
Step 1
Submit complete application
Step 2
Participate in public participation phases
Step 3
Timely review draft permit and fact sheet when presented
Step 4
Pay accessed fees - publication charges, application fees, and pro-rated annual fee (only applicable to new permits)
Step 5
Business must be in good standing with the State of MD
Want to apply for the permit?
Want to Learn More?
Contact the following staff members for more information:
For Industrial Surface Water Discharge Permit for Existing Sources that Discharge Process Wastewater
The industrial surface water discharge permit is a combined state and federal permit under the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES). This permit is issued for industrial facilities that discharge to State surface waters. The permit is designed to meet federal effluent guidelines when applicable and also to ensure the discharge satisfies the State of Maryland water quality standards. All industrial, commercial, or institutional facilities that discharge wastewater (or storm water from certain facilities) to surface waters of Maryland may need this permit. Alternatively, an industrial discharge to the municipal wastewater collection system may require a pretreatment permit. Form 1 collects general information only. You must also complete a more detailed application based on your proposed discharge activity, as follows: If your facility is an existing manufacturing, commercial, mining, or silvicultural facility that currently discharges process wastewater, you must also complete Form 2C.
Expected Fee
$100-$5,000
Estimated Processing Time
24 months
How to Obtain This Permit
Step 1
Submit complete application
Step 2
Participate in public participation phases
Step 3
Timely review draft permit and fact sheet when presented
Step 4
Pay accessed fees - publication charges, application fees, and pro-rated annual fee (only applicable to new permits)
Step 5
Business must be in good standing with the State of MD
Want to apply for the permit?
Want to Learn More?
Contact the following staff members for more information:
For Industrial Surface Water Discharge Permit for Existing Sources that Discharge Process Wastewater
The industrial surface water discharge permit is a combined state and federal permit under the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES). This permit is issued for industrial facilities that discharge to State surface waters. The permit is designed to meet federal effluent guidelines when applicable and also to ensure the discharge satisfies the State of Maryland water quality standards. All industrial, commercial, or institutional facilities that discharge wastewater (or storm water from certain facilities) to surface waters of Maryland may need this permit. Alternatively, an industrial discharge to the municipal wastewater collection system may require a pretreatment permit. Form 1 collects general information only. You must also complete a more detailed application based on your proposed discharge activity, as follows: If your facility is an existing manufacturing, commercial, mining, or silvicultural facility that currently discharges process wastewater, you must also complete Form 2C.
Expected Fee
$0
Estimated Processing Time
24 months
How to Obtain This Permit
Step 1
Submit complete application
Step 2
Participate in public participation phases
Step 3
Timely review draft permit and fact sheet when presented
Step 4
Pay accessed fees - publication charges, application fees, and pro-rated annual fee (only applicable to new permits)
Step 5
Business must be in good standing with the State of MD
Want to apply for the permit?
Want to Learn More?
Contact the following staff members for more information:
For Industrial Surface Water Discharge Permit for Industrial Sources that Do Not Discharge Process Wastewater
The industrial surface water discharge permit is a combined state and federal permit under the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES). This permit is issued for industrial facilities that discharge to State surface waters. The permit is designed to meet federal effluent guidelines when applicable and also to ensure the discharge satisfies the State of Maryland water quality standards. All industrial, commercial, or institutional facilities that discharge wastewater (or storm water from certain facilities) to surface waters of Maryland may need this permit. Alternatively, an industrial discharge to the municipal wastewater collection system may require a pretreatment permit. Form 1 collects general information only. You must also complete a more detailed application based on your proposed discharge activity, as follows: If your facility is a new or existing facility (including manufacturing, commercial, mining, and silvicultural facilities) that discharges only nonprocess wastewater, you must also complete Form 2E.
Expected Fee
$100-$5,000
Estimated Processing Time
24 months
How to Obtain This Permit
Step 1
Submit complete application
Step 2
Participate in public participation phases
Step 3
Timely review draft permit and fact sheet when presented
Step 4
Pay accessed fees - publication charges, application fees, and pro-rated annual fee (only applicable to new permits)
Step 5
Business must be in good standing with the State of MD
Want to apply for the permit?
Want to Learn More?
Contact the following staff members for more information:
For Industrial Surface Water Discharge Permit for Industrial Sources that Do Not Discharge Process Wastewater
The industrial surface water discharge permit is a combined state and federal permit under the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES). This permit is issued for industrial facilities that discharge to State surface waters. The permit is designed to meet federal effluent guidelines when applicable and also to ensure the discharge satisfies the State of Maryland water quality standards. All industrial, commercial, or institutional facilities that discharge wastewater (or storm water from certain facilities) to surface waters of Maryland may need this permit. Alternatively, an industrial discharge to the municipal wastewater collection system may require a pretreatment permit. Form 1 collects general information only. You must also complete a more detailed application based on your proposed discharge activity, as follows: If your facility is a new or existing facility (including manufacturing, commercial, mining, and silvicultural facilities) that discharges only nonprocess wastewater, you must also complete Form 2E.
Expected Fee
$100-$5,000
Estimated Processing Time
24 months
How to Obtain This Permit
Step 1
Submit complete application
Step 2
Participate in public participation phases
Step 3
Timely review draft permit and fact sheet when presented
Step 4
Pay accessed fees - publication charges, application fees, and pro-rated annual fee (only applicable to new permits)
Step 5
Business must be in good standing with the State of MD
Want to apply for the permit?
Want to Learn More?
Contact the following staff members for more information:
For Industrial Surface Water Discharge Permit for Industrial Sources that Do Not Discharge Process Wastewater
The industrial surface water discharge permit is a combined state and federal permit under the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES). This permit is issued for industrial facilities that discharge to State surface waters. The permit is designed to meet federal effluent guidelines when applicable and also to ensure the discharge satisfies the State of Maryland water quality standards.
Expected Fee
$0
Estimated Processing Time
24 months
How to Obtain This Permit
Step 1
Submit complete application
Step 2
Participate in public participation phases
Step 3
Timely review draft permit and fact sheet when presented
Step 4
Pay accessed fees - publication charges, application fees, and pro-rated annual fee (only applicable to new permits)
Step 5
Business must be in good standing with the State of MD
Want to apply for the permit?
Want to Learn More?
Contact the following staff members for more information:
For Industrial Surface Water Discharge Permit for Hatcheries and/or Laboratories Raising Fish or Shellfish
The industrial surface water discharge permit is a combined state and federal permit under the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES). This permit is issued for industrial facilities that discharge to State surface waters. The permit is designed to meet federal effluent guidelines when applicable and also to ensure the discharge satisfies the State of Maryland water quality standards. All industrial, commercial, or institutional facilities that discharge wastewater (or storm water from certain facilities) to surface waters of Maryland may need this permit. Alternatively, an industrial discharge to the municipal wastewater collection system may require a pretreatment permit. Form 1 collects general information only. You must also complete a more detailed application based on your proposed discharge activity, as follows: If your facility is a hatchery, fish farm, or other facilities that contain, grow, or hold aquatic animals, you must also complete smaller aquaculture opertation Form MDE/WMA/PER.065.
Expected Fee
$100-$5,000
Estimated Processing Time
24 months
How to Obtain This Permit
Step 1
Submit complete application
Step 2
Participate in public participation phases
Step 3
Timely review draft permit and fact sheet when presented
Step 4
Pay accessed fees - publication charges, application fees, and pro-rated annual fee (only applicable to new permits)
Step 5
Business must be in good standing with the State of MD
Want to apply for the permit?
Want to Learn More?
Contact the following staff members for more information:
For Industrial Surface Water Discharge Permit for Hatcheries and/or Laboratories Raising Fish or Shellfish
The industrial surface water discharge permit is a combined state and federal permit under the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES). This permit is issued for industrial facilities that discharge to State surface waters. The permit is designed to meet federal effluent guidelines when applicable and also to ensure the discharge satisfies the State of Maryland water quality standards. All industrial, commercial, or institutional facilities that discharge wastewater (or storm water from certain facilities) to surface waters of Maryland may need this permit. Alternatively, an industrial discharge to the municipal wastewater collection system may require a pretreatment permit. Form 1 collects general information only. You must also complete a more detailed application based on your proposed discharge activity, as follows: If your facility is a hatchery, fish farm, or other facilities that contain, grow, or hold aquatic animals, you must also complete smaller aquaculture opertation Form MDE/WMA/PER.065.
Expected Fee
$100-$5,000
Estimated Processing Time
24 months
How to Obtain This Permit
Step 1
Submit complete application
Step 2
Participate in public participation phases
Step 3
Timely review draft permit and fact sheet when presented
Step 4
Pay accessed fees - publication charges, application fees, and pro-rated annual fee (only applicable to new permits)
Step 5
Business must be in good standing with the State of MD
Want to apply for the permit?
Want to Learn More?
Contact the following staff members for more information:
For Industrial Surface Water Discharge Permit for Hatcheries and/or Laboratories Raising Fish or Shellfish
The industrial surface water discharge permit is a combined state and federal permit under the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES). This permit is issued for industrial facilities that discharge to State surface waters. The permit is designed to meet federal effluent guidelines when applicable and also to ensure the discharge satisfies the State of Maryland water quality standards. All industrial, commercial, or institutional facilities that discharge wastewater (or storm water from certain facilities) to surface waters of Maryland may need this permit. Alternatively, an industrial discharge to the municipal wastewater collection system may require a pretreatment permit. Form 1 collects general information only. You must also complete a more detailed application based on your proposed discharge activity, as follows: If your facility is a hatchery, fish farm, or other facilities that contain, grow, or hold aquatic animals, you must also complete smaller aquaculture opertation Form MDE/WMA/PER.065.
Expected Fee
$0
Estimated Processing Time
24 months
How to Obtain This Permit
Step 1
Submit complete application
Step 2
Participate in public participation phases
Step 3
Timely review draft permit and fact sheet when presented
Step 4
Pay accessed fees - publication charges, application fees, and pro-rated annual fee (only applicable to new permits)
Step 5
Business must be in good standing with the State of MD
Want to apply for the permit?
Want to Learn More?
Contact the following staff members for more information:
For Industrial Surface Water Discharge Permit for Concentrated Aquatic Animal Production Facility (CAAP)
The industrial surface water discharge permit is a combined state and federal permit under the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES). This permit is issued for industrial facilities that discharge to State surface waters. The permit is designed to meet federal effluent guidelines when applicable and also to ensure the discharge satisfies the State of Maryland water quality standards. All industrial, commercial, or institutional facilities that discharge wastewater (or storm water from certain facilities) to surface waters of Maryland may need this permit. Alternatively, an industrial discharge to the municipal wastewater collection system may require a pretreatment permit. Form 1 collects general information only. You must also complete a more detailed application based on your proposed discharge activity, as follows: If your facility is a concentrated animal feedingoperation or a concentrated aquatic animal productionfacility, you must also complete Form 2B.
Expected Fee
$100-$5,000
Estimated Processing Time
24 months
How to Obtain This Permit
Step 1
Submit complete application
Step 2
Participate in public participation phases
Step 3
Timely review draft permit and fact sheet when presented
Step 4
Pay accessed fees - publication charges, application fees, and pro-rated annual fee (only applicable to new permits)
Step 5
Business must be in good standing with the State of MD
Want to apply for the permit?
Want to Learn More?
Contact the following staff members for more information:
For Industrial Surface Water Discharge Permit for Concentrated Aquatic Animal Production Facility (CAAP)
The industrial surface water discharge permit is a combined state and federal permit under the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES). This permit is issued for industrial facilities that discharge to State surface waters. The permit is designed to meet federal effluent guidelines when applicable and also to ensure the discharge satisfies the State of Maryland water quality standards. All industrial, commercial, or institutional facilities that discharge wastewater (or storm water from certain facilities) to surface waters of Maryland may need this permit. Alternatively, an industrial discharge to the municipal wastewater collection system may require a pretreatment permit. Form 1 collects general information only. You must also complete a more detailed application based on your proposed discharge activity, as follows: If your facility is a concentrated animal feedingoperation or a concentrated aquatic animal productionfacility, you must also complete Form 2B.
Expected Fee
$100-$5,000
Estimated Processing Time
24 months
How to Obtain This Permit
Step 1
Submit complete application
Step 2
Participate in public participation phases
Step 3
Timely review draft permit and fact sheet when presented
Step 4
Pay accessed fees - publication charges, application fees, and pro-rated annual fee (only applicable to new permits)
Step 5
Business must be in good standing with the State of MD
Want to apply for the permit?
Want to Learn More?
Contact the following staff members for more information:
For Industrial Surface Water Discharge Permit for Concentrated Aquatic Animal Production Facility (CAAP)
The industrial surface water discharge permit is a combined state and federal permit under the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES). This permit is issued for industrial facilities that discharge to State surface waters. The permit is designed to meet federal effluent guidelines when applicable and also to ensure the discharge satisfies the State of Maryland water quality standards. All industrial, commercial, or institutional facilities that discharge wastewater (or storm water from certain facilities) to surface waters of Maryland may need this permit. Alternatively, an industrial discharge to the municipal wastewater collection system may require a pretreatment permit. Form 1 collects general information only. You must also complete a more detailed application based on your proposed discharge activity, as follows: If your facility is a concentrated animal feedingoperation or a concentrated aquatic animal productionfacility, you must also complete Form 2B.
Expected Fee
$0
Estimated Processing Time
24 months
How to Obtain This Permit
Step 1
Submit complete application
Step 2
Participate in public participation phases
Step 3
Timely review draft permit and fact sheet when presented
Step 4
Pay accessed fees - publication charges, application fees, and pro-rated annual fee (only applicable to new permits)
Step 5
Business must be in good standing with the State of MD
Want to apply for the permit?
Want to Learn More?
Contact the following staff members for more information:
For Industrial Surface Water Discharge Permit for Industrial Sources that Discharge Storm Water Only
The industrial surface water discharge permit is a combined state and federal permit under the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES). This permit is issued for industrial facilities that discharge to State surface waters. The permit is designed to meet federal effluent guidelines when applicable and also to ensure the discharge satisfies the State of Maryland water quality standards. All industrial, commercial, or institutional facilities that discharge wastewater (or storm water from certain facilities) to surface waters of Maryland may need this permit. Alternatively, an industrial discharge to the municipal wastewater collection system may require a pretreatment permit. Form 1 collects general information only. You must also complete a more detailed application based on your proposed discharge activity, as follows: If your facility is a new or existing facility whosedischarge is composed entirely of stormwater associated with industrial activity—excluding discharges from construction activity, you must also complete Form 2F.
Expected Fee
$100-$5,000
Estimated Processing Time
24 months
How to Obtain This Permit
Step 1
Submit complete application
Step 2
Participate in public participation phases
Step 3
Timely review draft permit and fact sheet when presented
Step 4
Pay accessed fees - publication charges, application fees, and pro-rated annual fee (only applicable to new permits)
Step 5
Business must be in good standing with the State of MD
Want to apply for the permit?
Want to Learn More?
Contact the following staff members for more information:
For Industrial Surface Water Discharge Permit for Industrial Sources that Discharge Storm Water Only
The industrial surface water discharge permit is a combined state and federal permit under the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES). This permit is issued for industrial facilities that discharge to State surface waters. The permit is designed to meet federal effluent guidelines when applicable and also to ensure the discharge satisfies the State of Maryland water quality standards. All industrial, commercial, or institutional facilities that discharge wastewater (or storm water from certain facilities) to surface waters of Maryland may need this permit. Alternatively, an industrial discharge to the municipal wastewater collection system may require a pretreatment permit. Form 1 collects general information only. You must also complete a more detailed application based on your proposed discharge activity, as follows: If your facility is a new or existing facility whosedischarge is composed entirely of stormwater associated with industrial activity—excluding discharges from construction activity, you must also complete Form 2F.
Expected Fee
$100-$5,000
Estimated Processing Time
24 months
How to Obtain This Permit
Step 1
Submit complete application
Step 2
Participate in public participation phases
Step 3
Timely review draft permit and fact sheet when presented
Step 4
Pay accessed fees - publication charges, application fees, and pro-rated annual fee (only applicable to new permits)
Step 5
Business must be in good standing with the State of MD
Want to apply for the permit?
Want to Learn More?
Contact the following staff members for more information:
For Industrial Surface Water Discharge Permit for Industrial Sources that Discharge Storm Water Only
The industrial surface water discharge permit is a combined state and federal permit under the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES). This permit is issued for industrial facilities that discharge to State surface waters. The permit is designed to meet federal effluent guidelines when applicable and also to ensure the discharge satisfies the State of Maryland water quality standards. All industrial, commercial, or institutional facilities that discharge wastewater (or storm water from certain facilities) to surface waters of Maryland may need this permit. Alternatively, an industrial discharge to the municipal wastewater collection system may require a pretreatment permit. Form 1 collects general information only. You must also complete a more detailed application based on your proposed discharge activity, as follows: If your facility is a new or existing facility whosedischarge is composed entirely of stormwater associated with industrial activity—excluding discharges from construction activity, you must also complete Form 2F.
Expected Fee
$0
Estimated Processing Time
24 months
How to Obtain This Permit
Step 1
Submit complete application
Step 2
Participate in public participation phases
Step 3
Timely review draft permit and fact sheet when presented
Step 4
Pay accessed fees - publication charges, application fees, and pro-rated annual fee (only applicable to new permits)
Step 5
Business must be in good standing with the State of MD
Want to apply for the permit?
Want to Learn More?
Contact the following staff members for more information: