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Industrial Individual Surface Water Discharge Permit

New  - 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

  1. Submit complete application
  2. Participate in public participation phases
  3. Timely review draft permit and fact sheet when presented
  4. Pay assessed fees - publication charges, application fees, and pro-rated annual fee (only applicable to new permits)
  5. Business must be in good standing with the State of MD
  6. Submit Worker Compensation Form
  7. Submit Screenshot of Map with EJ Score using MDEnviroScreen Link

Jonathan Rice
Chief of the Industrial & General Permits Division
[email protected]
(410) 537-3323

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Start Application

Renew - 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

  1. Submit complete application
  2. Participate in public participation phases
  3. Timely review draft permit and fact sheet when presented
  4. Pay assessed fees - publication charges, application fees, and pro-rated annual fee (only applicable to new permits)
  5. Business must be in good standing with the State of MD
  6. Submit Worker Compensation Form
  7. Submit Screenshot of Map with EJ Score using MDEnviroScreen Link

Jonathan Rice
Chief of the Industrial & General Permits Division
[email protected]
(410) 537-3323

< Back to Search
Start Application

Modification  - 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

  1. Submit complete application
  2. Participate in public participation phases
  3. Timely review draft permit and fact sheet when presented
  4. Pay assessed fees - publication charges, application fees, and pro-rated annual fee (only applicable to new permits)
  5. Business must be in good standing with the State of MD
  6. Submit Worker Compensation Form
  7. Submit Screenshot of Map with EJ Score using MDEnviroScreen Link

Jonathan Rice
Chief of the Industrial & General Permits Division
[email protected]
(410) 537-3323

< Back to Search
Start Application

Renew - 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

  1. Submit complete application
  2. Participate in public participation phases
  3. Timely review draft permit and fact sheet when presented
  4. Pay assessed fees - publication charges, application fees, and pro-rated annual fee (only applicable to new permits)
  5. Business must be in good standing with the State of MD
  6. Submit Worker Compensation Form
  7. Submit Screenshot of Map with EJ Score using MDEnviroScreen Link

Jonathan Rice
Chief of the Industrial & General Permits Division
[email protected]
(410) 537-3323

< Back to Search
Start Application

Modification  - 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

  1. Submit complete application
  2. Participate in public participation phases
  3. Timely review draft permit and fact sheet when presented
  4. Pay assessed fees - publication charges, application fees, and pro-rated annual fee (only applicable to new permits)
  5. Business must be in good standing with the State of MD
  6. Submit Worker Compensation Form
  7. Submit Screenshot of Map with EJ Score using MDEnviroScreen Link

Jonathan Rice
Chief of the Industrial & General Permits Division
[email protected]
(410) 537-3323

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Start Application

New - 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

  1. Submit complete application
  2. Participate in public participation phases
  3. Timely review draft permit and fact sheet when presented
  4. Pay assessed fees - publication charges, application fees, and pro-rated annual fee (only applicable to new permits)
  5. Business must be in good standing with the State of MD
  6. Submit Worker Compensation Form
  7. Submit Screenshot of Map with EJ Score using MDEnviroScreen Link

Paul Hlavinka
Chief of the Industrial Stormwater Permits Division
[email protected]
(410) 537-3323

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Start Application

Renew - 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

  1. Submit complete application
  2. Participate in public participation phases
  3. Timely review draft permit and fact sheet when presented
  4. Pay assessed fees - publication charges, application fees, and pro-rated annual fee (only applicable to new permits)
  5. Business must be in good standing with the State of MD
  6. Submit Worker Compensation Form
  7. Submit Screenshot of Map with EJ Score using MDEnviroScreen Link

Paul Hlavinka
Chief of the Industrial Stormwater Permits Division
[email protected]
(410) 537-3323

< Back to Search
Start Application

Modification - 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

  1. Submit complete application
  2. Participate in public participation phases
  3. Timely review draft permit and fact sheet when presented
  4. Pay accessed fees - publication charges, application fees, and pro-rated annual fee (only applicable to new permits)
  5. Business must be in good standing with the State of MD
  6. Submit Worker Compensation Form
  7. Submit Screenshot of Map with EJ Score using MDEnviroScreen Link

Paul Hlavinka
Chief of the Industrial Stormwater Permits Division
[email protected]
(410) 537-3323

< Back to Search
Start Application

New  - 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

  1. Submit complete application
  2. Participate in public participation phases
  3. Timely review draft permit and fact sheet when presented
  4. Pay accessed fees - publication charges, application fees, and pro-rated annual fee (only applicable to new permits)
  5. Business must be in good standing with the State of MD
  6. Submit Worker Compensation Form
  7. Submit Screenshot of Map with EJ Score using MDEnviroScreen Link

Paul Hlavinka
Chief of the Industrial Stormwater Permits Division
[email protected]
(410) 537-3323

< Back to Search
Start Application

Renew - 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

  1. Submit complete application
  2. Participate in public participation phases
  3. Timely review draft permit and fact sheet when presented
  4. Pay accessed fees - publication charges, application fees, and pro-rated annual fee (only applicable to new permits)
  5. Business must be in good standing with the State of MD
  6. Submit Worker Compensation Form
  7. Submit Screenshot of Map with EJ Score using MDEnviroScreen Link

Paul Hlavinka
Chief of the Industrial Stormwater Permits Division
[email protected]
(410) 537-3323

< Back to Search
Start Application

Modification  - 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

  1. Submit complete application
  2. Participate in public participation phases
  3. Timely review draft permit and fact sheet when presented
  4. Pay accessed fees - publication charges, application fees, and pro-rated annual fee (only applicable to new permits)
  5. Business must be in good standing with the State of MD
  6. Submit Worker Compensation Form
  7. Submit Screenshot of Map with EJ Score using MDEnviroScreen Link

Paul Hlavinka
Chief of the Industrial Stormwater Permits Division
[email protected]
(410) 537-3323

< Back to Search
Start Application

New  - 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 feeding operation or a concentrated aquatic animal production facility, you must also complete Form 2B.

Expected Fee

$100-$5,000

Estimated Processing Time

24 months

  1. Submit complete application
  2. Participate in public participation phases
  3. Timely review draft permit and fact sheet when presented
  4. Pay assessed fees - publication charges, application fees, and pro-rated annual fee (only applicable to new permits)
  5. Business must be in good standing with the State of MD
  6. Submit Worker Compensation Form
  7. Submit Screenshot of Map with EJ Score using MDEnviroScreen Link

Paul Hlavinka
Chief of the Industrial Stormwater Permits Division
[email protected]
(410) 537-3323

< Back to Search
Start Application

Renew - 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 feeding operation or a concentrated aquatic animal production facility, you must also complete Form 2B.

Expected Fee

$100-$5,000

Estimated Processing Time

24 months

  1. Submit complete application
  2. Participate in public participation phases
  3. Timely review draft permit and fact sheet when presented
  4. Pay assessed fees - publication charges, application fees, and pro-rated annual fee (only applicable to new permits)
  5. Business must be in good standing with the State of MD
  6. Submit Worker Compensation Form
  7. Submit Screenshot of Map with EJ Score using MDEnviroScreen Link

Paul Hlavinka
Chief of the Industrial Stormwater Permits Division
[email protected]
(410) 537-3323

< Back to Search
Start Application

Modification  - 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 feeding operation or a concentrated aquatic animal production facility, you must also complete Form 2B.

Expected Fee

$100-$5,000

Estimated Processing Time

24 months

  1. Submit complete application
  2. Participate in public participation phases
  3. Timely review draft permit and fact sheet when presented
  4. Pay assessed fees - publication charges, application fees, and pro-rated annual fee (only applicable to new permits)
  5. Business must be in good standing with the State of MD
  6. Submit Worker Compensation Form
  7. Submit Screenshot of Map with EJ Score using MDEnviroScreen Link

Paul Hlavinka
Chief of the Industrial Stormwater Permits Division
[email protected]
(410) 537-3323

< Back to Search
Start Application

New  - 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

  1. Submit complete application
  2. Participate in public participation phases
  3. Timely review draft permit and fact sheet when presented
  4. Pay assessed fees - publication charges, application fees, and pro-rated annual fee (only applicable to new permits)
  5. Business must be in good standing with the State of MD
  6. Submit Worker Compensation Form
  7. Submit Screenshot of Map with EJ Score using MDEnviroScreen Link

Paul Hlavinka
Chief of the Industrial Stormwater Permits Division
[email protected]
(410) 537-3323

< Back to Search
Start Application

Renew - 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

  1. Submit complete application
  2. Participate in public participation phases
  3. Timely review draft permit and fact sheet when presented
  4. Pay assessed fees - publication charges, application fees, and pro-rated annual fee (only applicable to new permits)
  5. Business must be in good standing with the State of MD
  6. Submit Worker Compensation Form
  7. Submit Screenshot of Map with EJ Score using MDEnviroScreen Link

Paul Hlavinka
Chief of the Industrial Stormwater Permits Division
[email protected]
(410) 537-3323

< Back to Search
Start Application

Modification  - 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

  1. Submit complete application
  2. Participate in public participation phases
  3. Timely review draft permit and fact sheet when presented
  4. Pay assessed fees - publication charges, application fees, and pro-rated annual fee (only applicable to new permits)
  5. Business must be in good standing with the State of MD
  6. Submit Worker Compensation Form
  7. Submit Screenshot of Map with EJ Score using MDEnviroScreen Link

Paul Hlavinka
Chief of the Industrial Stormwater Permits Division
[email protected]
(410) 537-3323

< Back to Search
Start Application

New  - For Water Treatment Plants

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 water treatment plants that discharge to State surface waters. Applicants include municipalities, counties, federal facilities, schools, and commercial water treatment plants.

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

  1. Submit complete application
  2. Participate in public participation phases
  3. Timely review draft permit and fact sheet when presented
  4. Pay assessed fees - publication charges, application fees, and pro-rated annual fee (only applicable to new permits)
  5. Business must be in good standing with the State of MD
  6. Submit Worker Compensation Form
  7. Submit Screenshot of Map with EJ Score using MDEnviroScreen Link

Jonathan Rice
Chief of the Industrial & General Permits Division
[email protected]
(410) 537-3323

< Back to Search
Start Application

Renew - For Water Treatment Plants

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 water treatment plants that discharge to State surface waters. Applicants include municipalities, counties, federal facilities, schools, and commercial water treatment plants.

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

  1. Submit complete application
  2. Participate in public participation phases
  3. Timely review draft permit and fact sheet when presented
  4. Pay assessed fees - publication charges, application fees, and pro-rated annual fee (only applicable to new permits)
  5. Business must be in good standing with the State of MD
  6. Submit Worker Compensation Form
  7. Submit Screenshot of Map with EJ Score using MDEnviroScreen Link

Jonathan Rice
Chief of the Industrial & General Permits Division
[email protected]
(410) 537-3323

< Back to Search
Start Application

Modification  - For Water Treatment Plants

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 water treatment plants that discharge to State surface waters. Applicants include municipalities, counties, federal facilities, schools, and commercial water treatment plants.

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

  1. Submit complete application
  2. Participate in public participation phases
  3. Timely review draft permit and fact sheet when presented
  4. Pay assessed fees - publication charges, application fees, and pro-rated annual fee (only applicable to new permits)
  5. Business must be in good standing with the State of MD
  6. Submit Worker Compensation Form
  7. Submit Screenshot of Map with EJ Score using MDEnviroScreen Link

Jonathan Rice
Chief of the Industrial & General Permits Division
[email protected]
(410) 537-3323

< Back to Search
Start Application