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Ohio EPA issues final NPDES construction storm water general permit

Tuesday, April 24, 2018

By Frank L. Merrill, Christine Rideout Schirra

On April 23, 2018, Ohio EPA issued as a final action the fifth generation of its General Permit Authorization for Discharges of Storm Water Associated with Construction Activity under the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES). The Permit authorizes storm water discharges from construction activity disturbing one or more acres of land and is applicable statewide. The permit and associated Ohio EPA documents are available here.

This is for informational purposes only. It is not intended to be legal advice and does not create or imply an attorney-client relationship.

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