GOVERNMENT OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA 

District Department of the Environment 

Natural Resource Administration 

Water Quality Division 

January 13, 2014 

Mr. Brian P. Trulear, Acting Chief 

NPDES Permits Branch (3WP41) 

Office of Permits and Enforcement 

U.S. EPA, Region III 

1650 Arch Street 

Philadelphia, PA 19103-2029 

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Re.: District of Columbia Water Quality Certification # DC-13-020 

Draft National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Multi-Sector General 

Permit for Stormwater Discharges Associated with Industrial Activity (MSGP) 

Dear Mr. Trulear: 

The District Depattment of the Environment (DDOE), Water Quality Division (WQD) has 

evaluated the draft National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Multi-Sector 

General Permit for Stormwater Discharges Associated with Industrial Activity (MSGP) published in 

the Federal Register by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) on September 27,2013. 

DDOE hereby certifies that the draft NPDES MSGP will not violate the Water Pollution Control 

Act of 1984, as amended, D.C. Official Code§ 8-103.01 et seq.; will meet the Water Quality 

Standards of the District of Columbia in Title 21 of the District of Columbia Municipal Regulations 

(DCMR), Chapter 11 ; and the Water Quality Monitoring Regulations in DCMR, Chapter 19; and 

will comply with the applicable provisions of Sections 208(e), 301,302, 303, 306, and 307 of the 

Clean Water Act 33 U.S.C. §§ 1311, 1312, 1313, 1316, and 1317, provided the conditions listed 

below are included in the permit: 

1. Compliance with District of Columbia Laws and Regulations. 

Discharges covered by the MSGP must comply with the District of Columbia Water Pollution 

Conh·ol Act of 1984, as amended, D.C. Official Code§ 8-103.01 et seq.; and its implementing 

regulations in Title 21, Chapters 11 and 19 of the Dishict of Columbia Municipal Regulations. 

Nothing in this pennit will be conshued to preclude the institution of any legal action or 

relieve the pennittee from any responsibilities, liabilities, or penalties established pursuant to 

District of Columbia laws and regulations. 

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2. Submission of Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP). 

The Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) shall be submitted to the District 

Department of the Environment (DDOE) at the same time the Notice of Intent (NOI) is 

submitted to EPA. 

3. Submission of No Exposure Certification and Notice of Termination (NOT). 

Copies of the No Exposure Cer1ification and Notice ofTermination (NOT) shall be submitted 

to DDOE at the same time they are submitted to EPA. 

4. Authorization to Inspect. 

The permittee shall allow DDOE to inspect any facility, equipment, practices, or operations 

regulated or required under this pem1it and to access records maintained under the conditions 

of this permit. 

5. Submission of Reports. 

Signed copies of all reports required under this permit including the reporting requirements of 

Appendix B.12 shall be submitted to DDOE at the same time they are submitted to EPA. 

6. Where to Submit Information. 

All required or requested documents shall be sent to the: Attention: Associate Director, Water 

Quality Division, Natural Resources Administration, District Department of the Environment, 

1200 First Street, NE, 5111 Floor, Washington, D.C. 20002. 

This water quality certification will automatically become final once the penn it is issued. If we can 

be of fm1her assistance, please contact Dr. Adion Chinkuyu at (202) 535-2193. 

Sincerely, 

Collin R. Bun·ell 

Associate Director 

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