**No Permit Condition**  **Category Type** 

2State or territory name general text 3Permitting agency name web text

4State NPDES pesticide permitting website link (or best URL) web link

5NOIs required for all Operators? noi y/n

6Who is required to submit NOIs? noi text

7Thresholds for NOIs noi text8General Contents of NOI noi text

9NOI form forms y/n

10NOT form forms y/n

11Electronic NOI system available? noi y/n 12Annual Reports required annual reports y/n13Who required to submit annual reports? annual reports text

14General Contents of Annual report annual reports text15Annual report form forms y/n

16Other forms forms text**Note AL**  **AR** Alabama Arkansas Alabama Department of Environmental Management Arkansas Department of Environmental Quality

http://adem.alabama.gov/programs/ water/pesticides.cnt http://www.adeq.state.ar.us/water/ branch_permits/general_permits/def ault.htm

No Yes

Same approach as the federal PGP.Same approach as the federal PGP.

Similar to the federal PGP. Some thresholds are higher. Similar to the federal PGP. Some thresholds are higher.Similar to the federal PGP. Does not require information on ESA. Similar to the federal PGP. Does not require information on use patterns, Tier 3 or impaired waters, or ESA.

Yes Yes

Yes Yes

No No Yes NoOperators that exceed an annual treatment threshold n/a

Operator's name, title, email and phone; NPDES permit number(s); Description of each pest treatment area: identification of any waters or other treatment area, pesticide use pattern(s), company names and contact information, quantity of each pesticide product applied, any adverse incidents, description of any corrective actions, surveillance methods, target pest(s), pest density prior to pesticide application, pesticide application dates(s), name of each pesticide product uses, concentration of active ingredient in formulation, for pesticide applications directly to waters, the effective concentration of active ingredient required for control, documentation of any equipment calibration, a copy of the PDMP.n/aNo n/a

NOT and ADEM PDMP TemplateNone**AZ CA (1 of 4)** 

Arizona California Arizona Department of Environmental Quality California State Water Resources Control Board

http://www.azdeq.gov/environ/wate r/permits/pgp.html http://www.swrcb.ca.gov/water_issu es/programs/npdes/aquatic.shtml

No Yes

Operators discharging pesticides to waters designated as aquatic and wildlife (warm or cold water), discharges to effluent dependent waters that flow more than 2.5 miles from the nearest point source, discharges to impaired waters, discharges to OAWs, and specific approvals. All dischargers

None. (The permit contains the same application area thresholds as the federal PGP, but in the context of requiring a PDMP for those operators that have submitted an NOI.) n/aSimilar to the federal PGP. Does not

require information on ESA. Similar to the federal PGP. Does not require information on ESA. Includes information on APAP and specific pesticides applied.

Yes Yes

No (webpage says coming soon)Yes

No No Yes YesOperators who are required to

submit a NOI and exceed one or more of the thresholds or discharge to an impaired water, an OAW, or are authorized coverage under this permit with specific approval from ADEQ. Dischargers authorized under this General Permit

Same as federal PGP. Summary of compliance, violations, and PAP effectiveness. All monitoring data and a summary of data. BMP implementation, effectiveness, and modifications. Maps of all application and treatment area. Types and amounts of pesticides applied and pesticide application log.No No

PDMP Template None**CA (2 of 4) CA (3 of 4)** 

California California California State Water Resources Control Board California State Water Resources Control Board

http://www.swrcb.ca.gov/water_issu es/programs/npdes/aquatic.shtmlhttp://www.swrcb.ca.gov/water_issu es/programs/npdes/aquatic.shtml

Yes Yes

All dischargers All dischargers

n/a n/aSimilar to the federal PGP. Does not

require information on ESA. Includes information on APAP and specific pesticides applied. Similar to the federal PGP. Does not require information on ESA. Includes information on APAP and specific pesticides applied.

Yes Yes

Yes Yes

No No Yes YesDischargers authorized under this

General Permit Dischargers authorized under this General Permit

Summary of compliance, violations, and APAP effectiveness. All monitoring data and a summary of data. BMP implementation, effectiveness, and modifications. Maps of all application and treatment area. Types and amounts of aquatic pesticides. List of treatment area gates and opening and closing times.Summary of compliance, violations, and PAP effectiveness. All monitoring data and a summary of data. BMP implementation, effectiveness, and modifications. Maps of all application and treatment area. Types and amounts of pesticides applied and pesticide application log.No No

None None**CA (4 of 4) CO** 

California Colorado California State Water Resources Control Board Colorado Department of Public Health & Environment

http://www.swrcb.ca.gov/water_issues/pro grams/npdes/aquatic.shtml http://www.cdphe.state.co.us/wq/pe rmitsunit/PermittingPesticides.htm

Yes No

All dischargers subject to this general permitNot required.

None n/aSigned NOI, application fee, and Aquatic

Pesticide Application Plan (APAP) None. Compliance Certification (submitted annually) requires similar information.

Yes No

Yes No

No No Yes NoDischargers authorized under this General

Permit n/a

Summary of compliance, violations, and APAP effectiveness. All monitoring data and a summary of data. BMP implementation, effectiveness, and modifications. Maps of all application and treatment area. Information used to calculate dosage, concentration, and quantity of algaecide/aquatic herbicide used and sampling results. Types and amounts of algaecides and aquatic herbicides applied and algaecide and aquatic herbicide application log. n/aNo n/a

No None**CT DE** 

Connecticut Delaware Connecticut Department of Energy & Environmental Protection Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control

http://www.ct.gov/dep/lib/dep/Per mits_and_Licenses/Water_Discharge _General_Permits/pesticide_gp.pdfhttp://www.dnrec.delaware.gov/wr/Information/SWDInfo/Pages/SWDSAquatic-Pesticides.aspx

No Yes

Same approach as the federal PGP.All operators

Similar to the federal PGP. Thresholds are the same numeric value, but are not specifically categorized by use pattern. n/aSimilar to the federal PGP. Does not

require information on ESA. Includes submittal of a PDMP. Similar to the federal PGP. Does not require information on ESA or discharges to listed waters. Includes active ingredients in pesticides being applied.

No Yes

No No

n/a No On an annual basis, prior to December 31st of each year, water companies that have conducted any application of pesticide(s) to waterbodies used for water supply, or waterbodies tributary to YesWater companies Operators who are considered Large Entities

waterbody name, waterbody size (in acres), pesticide used, date(s) applied, area treated (in acres) and amount of pesticide used (in pounds active ingredient). The report shall be submitted to both DEEP and the Connecticut Department of Public Health 1. Operator's name; 2. DE Department of Agriculture Applicator Certification Number; 3. Contact person name, title, e-mail address (if any), and phone number; 4. For each use pattern: a. Description of each treatment area, b. pest use pattern; c. company name and contact information; d. Amount of each product used, e. whether this pest control activity was addressed in PDMP; f. annual report of an adverse incidentsNo No

None None**FL GA** 

Florida Georgia Florida Department of Environmental Protection Georgia Department of Natural Resources

http://www.dep.state.fl.us/water/wa stewater/iw/index.htm http://www.georgiaepd.org/Docume nts/NPDESPesticideGeneralPermit.ht ml

No No

Identifies specific entities that are requires to submit an NOI. Examples are mosquito districts, water management districts, and federal and state resource agencies. Same approach as the federal PGP.

n/a Similar to the federal PGP. Thresholds are higher.Similar to the federal PGP. Does not

require information on ESA or discharges to listed waters. Not identified in permit or on website. See http://www.dep.state.fl.us/water/wa stewater/forms.htm Similar to the federal PGP. Does not discuss waters with listed species.

Yes Yes

Yes Yes

No No Yes NoEntities required to submit an NOI.n/a

1. Permittee’s name 2. NPDES generic permit coverage number (i.e. FLGxxxx) 3. Contact person name, if different from the permittee, title, e-mail address (if any), and phone number 4. A summary containing the following information: (a) Identification of any waters or adjacent treatment area, including size, either by name or by location, to which pesticide(s) were discharged; (b) Pesticide use pattern(s) (i.e., mosquito and other flying insects, aquatic weeds and algae, aquatic nuisance animals, or forest canopy/area wide pest control) and target pest(s); (c) Company name(s) and contact information for pesticide applicator(s), if different from the NOI submitter; (d) Total amount of each pesticide product expressed as pounds of active ingredient; (e) Whether this pest control activity was addressed in the PDMP prior to pesticide application; n/aNo n/a

None None**HI IA** 

Hawaii Iowa Hawaii Department of Health Iowa Department of Natural Resources

http://hawaii.gov/health/environmental/water/cleanwater/forms/genlindex.html http://www.iowadnr.gov/InsideDNR/ RegulatoryWater/NPDESWastewater Permitting/NPDESGeneralPermits/GP 7Pesticides.aspx

n/a No

n/a Same approach as the federal PGP.

n/a Similar to the federal PGP. Some thresholds are higher.n/a None. NOI form still under development.

n/a No

n/a Yes (Is called Notice of Discontinuation.)

n/a No n/a Yesn/a Anyone submitting an NOI.

n/a Operator’s name; NPDES permit tracking number(s); Contact person name, title, e-mail address (if any), and phone number; For each use pattern (see Part 1.1.1) and each pest management area, report the information noted under Part 7.2.2; Whether PDMP has been updated in the last 12 months (and if so, when) and Whether or not you have or plan to revise your control measures, as specified in Part 6.1 of this permit, since your last annual report submission (or since you received authorization to discharge under this permit if this is your first annual report). Also: The name(s) of the record keeper; target Pest(s); IPM used and what action threshold(s) have been met; Month, date, and year; pesticide product used, including the product’s EPA registration numbers; quantity of pesticide product applied; Concentration (%) of active ingredient in formulation; Size of the total treatment area and then/a No

n/a Class C Waters Form**IL IN** 

Illinois Indiana Illinois Environmental Protection Agency Indiana Department of Environmental Management

http://www.epa.state.il.us/water/per mits/pesticide/index.html http://www.in.gov/idem/5338.htm# pesticide

Yes No

All dischargers Same approach as the federal PGP. Also includes any entity that applies pesticides to certain outstanding resource waters.

Same as the federal PGP. Same as the federal PGP.Similar to the federal PGP. Includes a

requirement to submit the treatment area to DNR for ESA review. Not stated. Permit requires an NOI to be submitted, but does not provide the content or an example form. IAC describes a generic NOI with some of the similar information as the federal PGP.

Yes No

Yes Yes

Yes Yes Yes NoPermittees above the annual

treatment area threshold who do not meet the definition of a small entity.n/a

a. Permittee's name and contact information; b. NPDES permit number; c. Contact person name, title, e-mail address (if any), and phone number; and d. For each treatment area, report the following information: 1. Description of treatment area, by name and/or location including the size (acres or linear feet) of
treatment area, as well as the closest named waters of the State to which pesticide(s) discharge are tributary; 2. Pesticide use pattern(s) (i.e., mosquito and other insects, etc.) and target pest(s); 3. Company name(s) and contact information for the pesticide applicator(s), if different from the permittee; 4. Total amount of each pesticide product applied for the reporting year by the USEPA pesticide registration number(s) and by application method (e.g., aerially by fixed-wing or rotaryn/aYes No

None None**KS KY** 

Kansas Kentucky Kansas Department of Health and Environment Kentucky Department for Environmental Protection

http://www.kdheks.gov/indust/npde s.htm http://water.ky.gov/permitting/Page s/GeneralPermits.aspx

No No

Same approach as the federal PGP.Not required.

Same as the federal PGP. Also requires an NOI for applications other than the listed use patterns or to Tier 3 waters. n/aSimilar to the federal PGP. Does not

discuss waters with listed species.n/a

Yes n/a

Yes n/a

No No No Non/a Permittees

n/a Activity Summaries: Permittees shall prepare a summary of activity for each calendar year. The summary shall contain the permittee name and the applicator name(s). The common name of any pesticide used during the year must be included, with the registration number(s), application method and quantity applied. The summary shall include a brief outline of any water quality related adverse incidents that occurred during the year and any corrective actions taken. The summary shall be completed by February 15 of each year. The permittee shall maintain a copy of the summary at the operator’s business address and shall make the summary available upon request to Cabinet personnel.n/a n/a

NOI, NOT, Permit Transfer Request Form None**LA ME (1 of 3)** 

Louisiana Maine Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality Maine Department of Environmental Protection

http://www.deq.louisiana.gov/portal /Portals/0/permits/lpdes/pdf/Pestici des%20General%20Permit.pdf http://www.state.me.us/dep/water/ wd/aquatic-pesticide/index.html

No Yes

Not required. Operators that do not meet general permit eligibility requirements may be required to submit an application for an individual permit. All operators

n/a n/an/a The owner of the property, any agents assisting with the completion of the NOI form, ME Pesticides Control license number of the licensed applicator, a statement demonstrating a significant need to control the target species and why application of the authorized aquatic pesticides is the most effective means of mosquito control, statement demonstrating that the proposed aquatic pesticide application(s) will be performed in conjunction with a specific written management plan, information pertaining to all authorized aquatic pesticides planned for use and water body(s) proposed for treatment, statement as to whether the proposed waterbody(s) has been treated for mosquito control in the past, description of each area to be treated, topographic map extending at least one mile beyond, a minimum of three color photographs, statement about rare and T&E species.
No Yes

No Yes

No No No Non/a n/a

n/a n/aNo No

None None**ME (2 of 3) ME (3 of 3)** 

Maine Maine Maine Department of Environmental Protection Maine Department of Environmental Protection

http://www.state.me.us/dep/water/ wd/aquatic-pesticide/index.htmlhttp://www.state.me.us/dep/water/ wd/aquatic-pesticide/index.html

Yes Yes

Maine DEP's Invasive Aquatic Species Program (IASP) Maine Department of Inland Fisheries & Wildlife (MDIFW)

n/a n/aThe owner of the property, any

agents assisting with the completion of the NOI form, ME Pesticides Control license number of the licensed applicator, a statement demonstrating a significant need to control the target species and application of the authorized aquatic herbicides is the most effective means of plant control, statement demonstrating that the proposed aquatic pesticide application(s) will be performed in conjunction with a specific written management plan or as a rapid response, information on whether the program will involve spot or whole lake treatment, project timeline, description of waterbody to be treated, topographic map extending at least one mile beyond, herbicide information and monitoring regime, statements about consultations. MDIFW staff member responsible for the invasive fishes control project, any agents assisting with the application of piscicides acting as agents of the MDIFW, Maine Board of Pesticides Control license number, a statement demonstrating a significant need to control the invasive species and why application of the authorized aquatic piscicides is the most effective means of fish control, a statement whether the proposed aquatic piscicide application(s) will be performed pursuant to other resource management tools or objectives, details provided, a detailed project timeline describing proposed before, during, and after treatment data collection and monitoring, topographic or similar type map, map of the waterbody to be treated, a description of each area to be treated, piscicides proposed for use, selection of the appropriate computer modeling regime, and notification of abutting landowners to all affected resources. Yes Yes

Yes Yes

No No No Non/a n/a

n/a n/aNo No

None None**MD MI (1 of 4)** 

Maryland Michigan Maryland Department of the Environment Michigan Department of Environmental Quality

http://www.mde.state.md.us/progra ms/Permits/WaterManagementPerm its/WaterDischargePermitApplication s/Pages/GPPesticides.aspx http://www.michigan.gov/deq/0,160 7,7-135-3313_3682_3713-241279-- ,00.html

No No

Not required. Similar approach as the federal PGP. Separate permit for each use pattern, with the same annual treatment area thresholds as the federal PGP.

n/a Same as the federal PGP.n/a Similar to the federal PGP. Does not discuss waters with listed species.

n/a Yes (Part of the permit application)

No No

n/a No Yes YesOperators with adverse incidents

during reporting year. Any Large Entity required to submit an application

i.) Operator’s name; ii.) Contact person name, title, e-mail address (where available), and phone number; iii.) A summary report of all adverse incidents that occurred during the previous calendar year; and iv.) A summary of any corrective actions, including spill responses, in response to adverse incidents, and the rationale for such actions. a) the COC number b) the permittee name and contact informationc) the contact person name, title, email address (if any), and phone number d) for each pest treatment area, the following information: 1) a description of treatment area, including the location and size (acres or linear miles) of treatment area 2) identification of any other waters of the state, including size, either by name or by location, to which any pesticide(s) was/were discharged 3) the company name(s) and contact information for pesticide applicator(s), if different from the Permittee 4) the total amount of each pesticide product applied during the reporting year by the USEPA registration number(s) and application method (e.g., ultra-low volume spray, aerial application, etc.) 5) whether this pest control activity was addressed in the PDMP prior to pesticide applicationNo No

None None**MI (2 of 4) MI (3 of 4)** 

Michigan Michigan Michigan Department of Environmental Quality Michigan Department of Environmental Quality

http://www.michigan.gov/deq/0,160 7,7-135-3313_3682_3713-241279-- ,00.html http://www.michigan.gov/deq/0,160 7,7-135-3313_3682_3713-241279-- ,00.html

No No

Similar approach as the federal PGP. Separate permit for each use pattern, with the same annual treatment area thresholds as the federal PGP. Similar approach as the federal PGP. Separate permit for each use pattern, with the same annual treatment area thresholds as the federal PGP.

Same as the federal PGP. Same as the federal PGP.Similar to the federal PGP. Does not

discuss waters with listed species.Similar to the federal PGP. Does not discuss waters with listed species.

Yes (Part of the permit application)Yes (Part of the permit application)

No No

No No Yes YesAny Large Entity required to submit

an application Any Large Entity required to submit an application

a) the COC number b) the permittee name and contact informationc) the contact person name, title, email address (if any), and phone number d) for each pest treatment area, the following information: 1) a description of treatment area, including the location and size (acres or linear miles) of treatment area 2) identification of any other waters of the state, including size, either by name or by location, to which any pesticide(s) was/were discharged 3) the company name(s) and contact information for pesticide applicator(s), if different from the Permittee 4) the total amount of each pesticide product applied during the reporting year by the USEPA registration number(s) and application method (e.g., ultra-low volume spray, aerial application, etc.) 5) whether this pest control activity was addressed in the PDMP prior to pesticide application a) the COC number b) the permittee name and contact informationc) the contact person name, title, email address (if any), and phone number d) for each pest treatment area, the following information: 1) a description of treatment area, including the location and size (acres or linear miles) of treatment area 2) identification of any other waters of the state, including size, either by name or by location, to which any pesticide(s) was/were discharged 3) the company name(s) and contact information for pesticide applicator(s), if different from the Permittee 4) the total amount of each pesticide product applied during the reporting year by the USEPA registration number(s) and application method (e.g., ultra-low volume spray, aerial application, etc.) 5) whether this pest control activity was addressed in the PDMP prior to pesticide applicationNo No

None None**MI (4 of 4) MN (1 of 4)** 

Michigan Minnesota Michigan Department of Environmental Quality Minnesota Pollution Control Agency

http://www.michigan.gov/deq/0,160 7,7-135-3313_3682_3713-241279-- ,00.html http://www.pca.state.mn.us/index.php/water/water-permits-andrules/water-permits-andforms/pesticide-npdespermit/pesticide-npdes-permitprogram.html

No No

Similar approach as the federal PGP. Separate permit for each use pattern, with the same annual treatment area thresholds as the federal PGP. Same approach as the federal PGP.

Same as the federal PGP. Same as the federal PGP, but also includes gallons of concentrate.Similar to the federal PGP. Does not

discuss waters with listed species. Additional requirements concerning SOPs, materials applied, treatment times, dosage concentrations and waterbodies affected. Similar to the federal PGP. Does not discuss waters with listed species or impaired waters.

Yes (Part of the permit application)No

No Yes

No Yes Yes YesAny Large Entity required to submit

an application Large entities/entities required to submit an NOI.

a) the COC number b) the permittee name and contact informationc) the contact person name, title, email address (if any), and phone number d) for each pest treatment area, the following information: 1) a description of treatment area, including the location and size (acres or linear miles) of treatment area 2) identification of any other waters of the state, including size, either by name or by location, to which any pesticide(s) was/were discharged 3) the company name(s) and contact information for pesticide applicator(s), if different from the Permittee 4) the total amount of each pesticide product applied during the reporting year by the USEPA registration number(s) and application method (e.g., ultra-low volume spray, aerial application, etc.) 5) whether this pest control activity was addressed in the PDMP prior to pesticide application a. Decision-maker’s name. b. NPDES/SDS permit tracking number(s). c. Contact person name, title, e-mail address (if any), and telephone number. d. For each pest treatment area, report the following information: 1) Identification of any waters or other treatment area either by name or by location, including size and Latitude and Longitude, to which you discharged any pesticide(s). 2) Pesticide use pattern(s) and target pest(s). 3) Total amount of each pesticide product applied for the reporting year listed by the EPA registration number(s) and by application method (e.g., aerially by fixed-wing or rotary aircraft, broadcast spray, etc.). 4) Whether this pest control activity was addressed in your PDMP prior to pesticide application. 5) If applicable, a Report of anyNo No

None None**MN (2 of 4) MN (3 of 4)** 

Minnesota Minnesota Minnesota Pollution Control AgencyMinnesota Pollution Control Agency

http://www.pca.state.mn.us/index.php/water/water-permits-andrules/water-permits-andforms/pesticide-npdespermit/pesticide-npdes-permitprogram.html http://www.pca.state.mn.us/index.php/water/water-permits-andrules/water-permits-andforms/pesticide-npdespermit/pesticide-npdes-permitprogram.html

No No

Same approach as the federal PGP.Same approach as the federal PGP.

Same as the federal PGP. Similar to the federal PGP, more stringent for lakes.Similar to the federal PGP. Does not

discuss waters with listed species or impaired waters. Similar to the federal PGP. Does not discuss waters with listed species or impaired waters.

No No

Yes Yes

Yes Yes Yes YesLarge entities/entities required to

submit an NOI. Large entities/entities required to submit an NOI.

a. Decision-maker’s name. b. NPDES/SDS permit tracking number(s). c. Contact person name, title, e-mail address (if any), and telephone number. d. For each pest treatment area, report the following information: 1) Identification of any waters or other treatment area either by name or by location, including size and Latitude and Longitude, to which you discharged any pesticide(s). 2) Pesticide use pattern(s) and target pest(s). 3) Total amount of each pesticide product applied for the reporting year listed by the EPA registration number(s) and by application method (e.g., aerially by fixed-wing or rotary aircraft, broadcast spray, etc.). 4) Whether this pest control activity was addressed in your PDMP prior to pesticide application. 5) If applicable, a Report of any a. Decision-maker’s name. b. NPDES/SDS permit tracking number(s). c. Contact person name, title, e-mail address (if any), and telephone number. d. For each pest treatment area, report the following information: 1) Identification of any waters or other treatment area either by name or by location, including size and Latitude and Longitude, to which you discharged any pesticide(s). 2) Pesticide use pattern(s) and target pest(s). 3) Total amount of each pesticide product applied for the reporting year listed by the EPA registration number(s) and by application method (e.g., aerially by fixed-wing or rotary aircraft, broadcast spray, etc.). 4) Whether this pest control activity was addressed in your PDMP prior to pesticide application. 5) If applicable, a Report of anyNo No

None None**MN (4 of 4) MO** 

Minnesota Missouri Minnesota Pollution Control AgencyMissouri Department of Natural Resources

http://www.pca.state.mn.us/index.php/water/water-permits-andrules/water-permits-andforms/pesticide-npdespermit/pesticide-npdes-permitprogram.html http://www.dnr.mo.gov/env/wpp/pe rmits/wpcpermits-general.htm

No Yes

Same approach as the federal PGP.All operators must complete a permit application, which acts as an NOI.

Similar to the federal PGP, includes percentage of the littoral zone. Same as the federal PGP.Similar to the federal PGP. Does not

discuss waters with listed species or impaired waters. General Application form for all GPs. Type of permit, operator/contact information, site information including outfalls, receiving streams, SIC code and USGS map of site/facility, method of domestic wastewater disposal. (http://www.dnr.mo.gov/forms/780- 0795-f.pdf) Does not discuss waters with listed species.

No Yes

Yes No

Yes No Yes YesLarge entities/entities required to

submit an NOI. All permittees must MAINTAIN an annual report and have it readily available for review or submittal to the department upon request.

a. Decision-maker’s name. b. NPDES/SDS permit tracking number(s). c. Contact person name, title, e-mail address (if any), and telephone number. d. For each pest treatment area, report the following information: 1) Identification of any waters or other treatment area either by name or by location, including size and Latitude and Longitude, to which you discharged any pesticide(s). 2) Pesticide use pattern(s) and target pest(s). 3) Total amount of each pesticide product applied for the reporting year listed by the EPA registration number(s) and by application method (e.g., aerially by fixed-wing or rotary aircraft, broadcast spray, etc.). 4) Whether this pest control activity was addressed in your PDMP prior to pesticide application. 5) If applicable, a Report of any Identification of waters/treatment area, pesticide use pattern, target pests, company name, amount of pesticide product applied, statement whether pest control activity was addressed in your PDMP prior to pesticide application, a description of any corrective action, and an indication of whether or not a written report was provided to the department for an adverse incidentNo No

None None**MS MT** 

Mississippi Montana Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality Montana Department of Environmental Quality

http://www.deq.state.ms.us/mdeq.n sf/page/epd_AgriculturalBranchEPD? OpenDocument http://deq.mt.gov/wqinfo/mpdes/pe sticides.mcpx

No. Only required from large entities exceeding the annual treatment threshold and "Case By Case" application. Yes

Individual "Case By Case" pest control applications must submit PNOI to MDEQ. All dischargers

Same as the federal PGP. n/aSimilar to the federal PGP. Includes a

requirement to describe presence of T&E and ESA consultation. Similar to the federal PGP. Does not discuss waters with listed species or impaired waters.

Yes Yes

Yes Yes

No Yes Yes YesAll operators who completed a PNOI

must complete a report; none are required to be submitted unless requested by MDEQ. Only Tier II (greater than threshold) owners/operators must submit annual reports.

Name of operator, treatment area, use patterns, applicators, amount and type of pesticide applied, adverse incidents, corrective actionsFor each applicable use pattern and each pest treatment area the annual report must contain: - pesticide applicator(s) information; - approximate amount of each pesticide product applied to or over water including manufacturer, product trade name, and EPA registration number(s); and - identification of any waters to which pesticides were discharged and an estimate of total water acreage treated.No No

None Notice of intent (NOI) and NOI instructions**NC ND** 

North Carolina North Dakota North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural ResourcesNorth Dakota Department of Health

http://portal.ncdenr.org/c/document _library/get_file?uuid=47de0627- 6e36-46b3-a1b7- dfb2626488ae&groupId=38364 http://www.ndhealth.gov/WQ/rules. htm#PesticidesWatersState

No No

Same approach as the federal PGP.Not required, but must submit a notice prior to applying pesticides.

Similar to the federal PGP. All thresholds are higher. n/aSimilar to the federal PGP. Does not

discuss waters with listed species or impaired waters. NOI not required, but operator must notify Director of any pesticide application. Notice is brief, but includes pesticide name and composition, map, list of target species, the calculated concentration of the active ingredient and information for the certified applicator.

Yes No

No (But recission request/NOT is required.) No

No No No Non/a n/a

n/a n/aNo n/a

PDMP Template. NOI. None**NE NJ** 

Nebraska New Jersey Nebraska Department of Environmental Quality New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection

http://www.deq.state.ne.us/Publica. nsf/pages/11-007 http://www.nj.gov/dep/dwq/gp_pest icide.htm

No No

Required for discharges to Group III waters, except flying insects or larva if state resource waters. Same approach as the federal PGP.

n/a Similar to the federal PGP. Most thresholds are more stringent than the federal PGP.Similar to the federal PGP. Includes

requirements to identify T&E species and critical habitat. Similar to the federal PGP. Does not discuss waters with listed species or impaired waters. Includes certification that FIFRA is being met.

Yes Yes

No No

No No No Yesn/a Entities required to submit RFA and who reported an adverse incident in the prior year. Operators discharging to Pinelands or FW1 waters.

n/a Operator name, permit number, contact information, summary of adverse incidents in the prior calendar year, and summary of corrective action and the rationale for such action. For Pinelands/ FW1 waters, location, date, time and observations of post-application monitoring.No No

None Request for Authorization (RFA).**NV NY** 

Nevada New York Nevada Division of Environmental Protection New York State Department of Environmental Conservation

http://ndep.nv.gov/bwpc/pesticide.h
tm http://www.dec.ny.gov/chemical/70 489.html

Yes Yes

All operators All operators

n/a n/aeNOI system requires a user to login

to view the NOI. Permit specifies the minimum information: applicant information; name of receiving water and/or description of discharge location; general pesticide information; certification statement and signature. Similar to the federal PGP. Also requests information on other permits addressing pesticides and whether an IPM evaluation is on record. Does not discuss waters with listed species or impaired waters.

No Yes

Yes No

Yes No Yes NoAll permittees n/a

Operator’s name, number and contact information; Contact person name, title, e-mail address (if any), and phone number; and For each pest treatment area, report the following information: - identification of receiving water; - pesticide use pattern(s); - pesticide applicator(s); - total amount of each pesticide applied and application method; - how pest control activity was addressed in the PDMP prior to application; - description of corrective actions; and - photographic evidence. n/aNo No

None Template for PDMP**OH OR** 

Ohio Oregon Ohio Environmental Protection Agency Oregon Department of Environmental Quality

http://www.epa.ohio.gov/dsw/permi ts/GP_Pesticide.aspx http://www.deq.state.or.us/wq/wqp ermit/pesticides.htm

No No. Specified operators also required to register.

Similar approach to the federal PGP. Also requires an NOI for applications to drinking water, Tier 3 waters, and non-native fish. Same approach as the federal PGP. Some operators (e.g., federal/state agencies, some pest control districts) are required to register regardless of application threshold.

Similar approach to the federal PGP. Any operator applying to drinkingwater, Tier 3 waters, or targeting nonnative fish. Threshold for wetland and forest pests near Lake Erie use the same threshold as the federal PGP. Same as the federal PGP. Some thresholds are more stringent than the federal PGP.Similar to the federal PGP. Does not

discuss waters with listed species or impaired waters. Similar to the federal PGP. Does not discuss waters with listed species or impaired waters.

Yes Yes

Yes No

No No Yes YesDecision makers that exceed one of

the treatment area annual thresholds. Operators that must register.

1. Operator's name; 2. Operator's mailing address; 3. Contact person name, title, e-mail address (if any), and phone number; 4. For each use pattern: a. EPA product registration number(s) for each product used, b. Amount of each product used, c. Names of waters to which pesticides are discharged (including any 8-digit HUC identifiers, if known) d. Pests controlled Operator's name; NPDES permit file number; Timeframe covered; Contact person info; Specified pest treatment area info; Adverse incidents (if applicable); Corrective action; Modifications to PDMP.No No

None None**PA RI** 

Pennsylvania Rhode Island Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management

http://www.elibrary.dep.state.pa.us/ dsweb/View/Collection-10772 http://www.dem.ri.gov/programs/be nviron/water/permits/ripdes/index.h
tm

No No

Same approach as the federal PGP.Not required. Some operators/uses are covered automatically and others require prior approval from the Division of Agriculture and are then granted automatic coverage.

Same as the federal PGP. n/aSimilar to the federal PGP. Requires

information on impairments, TMDLs, listed species, and pesticide dosage.n/a

Yes No

Yes No

Yes n/a Yes NoLarge Entities required to submit an

NOI n/a

a. Permittee's name and contact information; b. NPDES permit number; c. Contact person name, title, e-mail address (if any), and phone number; and d. For each treatment area, report the following information: 1. Description of treatment area, by name and/or location including the size (acres or linear feet) of
treatment area, as well as the closest named waters of the State to which pesticide(s) discharge are tributary; 2. Pesticide use pattern(s) (i.e., mosquito and other insects, etc.) and target pest(s); 3. Company name(s) and contact information for the pesticide applicator(s), if different from the permittee; 4. Total amount of each pesticide product applied for the reporting year by the USEPA pesticide registration number(s) and by application method (e.g., aerially by fixed-wing or rotaryn/aYes No

None None**SC SD** 

South Carolina South Dakota South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control South Dakota Department of Environment & Natural Resources

http://www.scdhec.gov/environment /water/npdes_pesticide.htm http://denr.sd.gov/des/sw/Pesticide Permit.aspx

No No

Same approach as the federal PGP.Not required.

Similar to the federal PGP. Some thresholds are more stringent than the federal PGP, some less stringent, and some are the same. n/aSimilar to the federal PGP. Does not

discuss waters with listed species or impaired waters. n/a

No. (Appendix C of the permit says DHEC will Provide a form for NOI, but it is not on website.) n/a

No (Permit specifies what information must be contained in an NOT, but there is no form.) n/a

Yes n/a No Yesn/a Permittees who apply pesticide because of a declared pest emergency or exceed an treatment area threshold.

n/a Permittee name and certified pesticide applicator number; total surface water treatment area for each pesticide use category and target pests; and declared pest emergencies.No Yes

None None**TN TX** 

Tennessee Texas Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation Texas Commission on Environmental Quality

http://www.tn.gov/environment/per mits/herbicide.shtml http://www.tceq.texas.gov/permittin g/wastewater/general/pestgpair

No No

Same approach as the federal PGP.Use of restricted or State-limited use pesticide or regulated herbicide above annual threshold by public entities (TDA licensed operator) where there is either public or private access. Self certification form required for all others.

Same as the federal PGP. Similar to the federal PGP. Some thresholds are less stringent than the federal PGP and some are the same.Similar to the federal PGP. Does not

discuss waters with listed species.Similar to the federal PGP. Does not discuss waters with listed species or impaired waters.

Yes Yes

Yes Yes

No Yes Yes YesPGP, same Level 1A operators must prepare and KEEP ONSITE an annual report and be readily available for review by a TCEQ representative. When a permittee terminates permit coverage, the permittee shall submit an annual report for the portion of the year up through the date of the termination. The annual report is due no later than 45 days after permit termination date.

PGP, same (a) Operator’s name; (b) Authorization number(s); (c) Contact person name, title, e-mail address (if any), and phone number; (d) For each treatment area, report the following: Identification of any waters or other treatment area, including size, either by name or by location, to which pesticide has been applied; pesticide use pattern(s); name and total amount (in gallons or pounds) of pesticide product applied, including the product’s EPA registration numbers; target pest(s); company name(s) and contact information for pesticide applicator(s), if different from the NOI submitter; whether or not the permittee was required to take corrective action; whether this pest control activity was addressed in the PDMP prior to pesticide application; and whether or not the permittee provided written report(s) to TCEQ of an adverse incident.Yes No

Rationale for PGP (adopted EPA PGP), Notice of Determination Notice of Termination (NOT) for Point Source Discharge of Pesticides to Waters of the U.S. under General Permit TXG870000**UT VA** 

Utah Virginia Utah Department of Environmental Quality Virginia Department of Environmental Quality

http://www.waterquality.utah.gov/U PDES/updes_f.htm http://www.deq.virginia.gov/Progra ms/Water/PermittingCompliance/Pol lutionDischargeElimination/PermitsF
ees.aspx

No No

Similar approach to the federal PGP. Operators that exceed application thresholds, as well as all operators applying pesticides to certain categories of waters and all government or quasi-governmental agencies. Not required. NOI is duplicative of pesticide business license information already collected by the
state.

Similar to the federal PGP. Some thresholds are less stringent than the federal PGP and some are the same.n/aSimilar to the federal PGP. Does not

discuss waters with listed species or impaired waters. n/a

Yes n/a

No No. Not required to notify DEQ for termination.

No n/a No Yesn/a Operators that had an adverse incident

n/a Contact info, summary of adverse incidents, summary of corrective actionsNo No

None PDMP template**VT WA (1 of 5)** 

Vermont Washington Vermont Agency of Natural Resources Washington Department of Ecology

http://www.anr.state.vt.us/dec//wat erq/permits/htm/pm_anc.htm http://www.ecy.wa.gov/programs/w q/pesticides/index.html

No Yes. Must also submit State Environmental Policy Act (SEPA) checklist.

Same approach as the federal PGP.Any state government entity seeking coverage.

Same as the federal PGP. n/aSimilar to the federal PGP. Does not

discuss waters with listed species.eNOI system requires a user to login to view the NOI.

Yes No. NOI form is mentioned, but is not part of the permit. Online application not available for this permit.

Yes No. NOT is required but a form not identified on website.

No Yes Yes YesLarge Entities required to submit an

NOI All permittees.

For each treatment area, report the following information: 1. Description of treatment area, including location and size (acres or linear feet) of treatment area and identification of any Waters of the State, either by name or by location, to which pesticide(s) are discharged; 2. Pesticide use pattern(s) ; 3. Company name(s) and contact information for pesticide applicator(s), if different from the Decision-maker; 4. Total amount of each pesticide product applied for the reporting year by the EPA registration number(s) and by application method (e.g., aerially by fixed-wing or rotary aircraft, broadcast spray, etc.); 5. Whether this pest control activity was addressed in the PDMP prior to pesticide application; 6. If applicable, an annual report of any adverse incidents as a result of these treatment(s), for incidents, as described in Part 6.4.1; and 7. If applicable, description of any corrective action(s), including spillTreatment (name, permit number, dates, location, active ingredient/ product, pounds or gallons applied. Monitoring (date, location, date of analysis, parameter, CAS number, method, MDL, PQL, reporting units, concentration detected).No No

Pesticide Discharge Evaluation Worksheet (PDEW) Public Notice Template; Business and Residential Notice Template; and Posting Notice Template.**WA (2 of 5) WA (3 of 5)** 

Washington Washington Washington Department of EcologyWashington Department of Ecology

http://www.ecy.wa.gov/programs/w q/pesticides/ http://www.ecy.wa.gov/programs/w q/pesticides/final_pesticide_permits/ aquatic_plants/aquatic_plant_permit _index.html http://www.ecy.wa.gov/programs/w q/pesticides/ http://www.ecy.wa.gov/programs/w q/pesticides/irrigation/irrigation_ind ex.html

Yes Yes. All applicants must submit application form.

All applicants All applicants

If treatment less then 5 acres or only for ditchbank or roadside vegetation control must submit SEPA checklist. If 5 acres or more, must sign and submit Discharge Management Plan and SEPA Addendum. n/aeNOI system requires a user to login

to view the NOI. Somewhat similar to the federal PGP. Requires minimum information regarding operator and application area. Requires discussion of SEPA analysis. Does not discuss waters with listed species.

Yes (Use electronic permit application.) Yes (Required to submit a permit application.)

Yes No

Yes No Yes YesAll permittees. All permittees.

Water body name, dates treatment occurred, chemicals used, amount of active ingredient applied, acreage treated, monitoring results, and the plant species targeted. must submit any dissolved oxygen monitoring data to the Aquatic Pesticide Permit Manager and the appropriate regional contact, no later than 30 days after the post-treatment monitoring date. Application records, amount (form not available).No Yes

Public Notice Template; Business and Residential Notice Template; and Posting Notice Template. DMP Template. Permit application form**WA (4 of 5) WA (5 of 5)** 

Washington Washington Washington Department of EcologyWashington Department of Ecology

http://www.ecy.wa.gov/programs/w q/pesticides/ http://www.ecy.wa.gov/programs/w q/pesticides/final_pesticide_permits/ mosquito/mosquito_index.html http://www.ecy.wa.gov/programs/w q/pesticides/index.html http://www.ecy.wa.gov/programs/w q/pesticides/final_pesticide_permits/ noxious/noxious_index.html http://www.ecy.wa.gov/programs/w q/pesticides/final_pesticide_permits/ noxious/docs/noxiouspermitfinal050 712.pdf

Yes Yes. Must also submit State Environmental Policy Act (SEPA) checklist.

All applicants All applicants

n/a n/aeNOI system requires a user to login

to view the NOI. eNOI system requires a user to login to view the NOI.

Yes (Use electronic permit application.) Yes (Use electronic permit application.)

No Yes

Yes Yes Yes YesAll permittees. All permittees.

Permit number; Permittee name; Name of the location treated; Active ingredients; Total amount of active ingredient applied for each season; Measurement units. Water body name, dates treatment occurred, chemicals used, amount of active ingredient applied, acreage treated, monitoring results, and the plant species targeted.No No

Transfer of Permit Coverage Public notice templates, posting templates**WI (1 of 4) WI (2 of 4)** 

Wisconsin Wisconsin Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources

http://dnr.wi.gov/org/water/wm/ww /aquaticpesticides.htm http://dnr.wi.gov/org/water/wm/ww /aquaticpesticides.htm

Yes Yes

All operators All operators

n/a n/aSimilar to the federal PGP. Includes

waters with listed species and impaired waters. Similar to the federal PGP. Includes waters with listed species and impaired waters.

Yes Yes

Yes Yes

Yes Yes Yes. Required after 2/15/2014. Yes. Required after 2/15/2014.All permittees. All permittees.

Permittee name, treatment area size & location (GPS Lat/Long preferred), duration of the treatment period, target species name, control product names & amounts applied, applicator names, any adverse conditions noted/corrective actions taken, and
any pollutant testing results. Permittee name, treatment area size & location (GPS Lat/Long preferred), duration of the treatment period, target species name, control product names & amounts applied, applicator names, any adverse conditions noted/corrective actions taken, and
any pollutant testing results.Yes Yes

None None**WI (3 of 4) WI (4 of 4)** 

Wisconsin Wisconsin Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources

http://dnr.wi.gov/org/water/wm/ww /aquaticpesticides.htm http://dnr.wi.gov/org/water/wm/ww /aquaticpesticides.htm

Yes Yes

All operators All operators

n/a n/aSimilar to the federal PGP. Includes

waters with listed species and impaired waters. Similar to the federal PGP. Includes waters with listed species and impaired waters.

Yes Yes

Yes Yes

Yes Yes Yes. Required after 2/15/2014. Yes. Required after 2/15/2014.All permittees. All permittees.

Permittee name, treatment area size & location (GPS Lat/Long preferred), duration of the treatment period, target species name, control product names & amounts applied, applicator names, any adverse conditions noted/corrective actions taken, and
any pollutant testing results. Permittee name, treatment area size & location (GPS Lat/Long preferred), duration of the treatment period, target species name, control product names & amounts applied, applicator names, any adverse conditions noted/corrective actions taken, and
any pollutant testing results.Yes Yes

None None**WV WY (1 of 2)** 

West Virginia Wyoming West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection Wyoming Department of Environmental Quality

http://www.dep.wv.gov/WWE/permi t/general/Pages/default.aspx http://deq.state.wy.us/wqd/wypdes_ permitting/index.asp

No Yes

Same approach as the federal PGP.Same approach as the federal PGP.

Same as the federal PGP. Similar to the federal PGP. Some thresholds are more stringent than the federal PGP and some are the

same.Not stated Similar to the federal PGP. Does not discuss waters with listed species.

No Yes

No No

No No No Yesn/a All permittees

n/a 1. Applicator’s name, address, telephone number, and email address (if available); 2. The WYPDES authorization number for the applicator’s authorization; 3. Contact person name, title, telephone number, and email address (if available) if different from number 1; 4. Identification of all waters or other treatment areas, including size, either by name (owner name and address) or location, to which pesticides were discharged under any of the pesticide use patterns listed in Part 1, Section 1.1.1 that exceed thresholds; or if applying to class 1 waters of the state (a list of class 1 waters of the state are included in Appendix B). 5. Total amount of each pesticide product applied for the reporting year by the EPA registration number(s) and by application method (e.g. aerially fixed wing, broadcast sprayer, etc.); 7. Whether this pest control activity was addressed in the permittee P4No No

None None**WY (1 of 2)**

Wyoming Wyoming Department of Environmental Quality

http://deq.state.wy.us/wqd/wypdes_ permitting/index.asp

No

n/a

n/an/a

n/a

n/a

n/a Non/a

n/an/a

None