If the facility qualifies, coverage under the general permit is issued to the applicant. The approval of coverage includes a facility identification number, describes the period of coverage, and contains a copy of the general permit rule which describes the conditions which must be met for the permittee to be considered in compliance. Those conditions can include requiring the development and implementation of a compliance plan, as well as record keeping, monitoring, reporting, testing or inspections. IDEM issues letters notifying applicants of general permit coverage on the 15th day of each month. The approval to operate under the general permit becomes effective 18 days later, after affected parties have had the opportunity to appeal these approvals.
General permits are non-transferrable.
It is required if construction will disturb more than 5 acres, thereby creating a situation where storm runoff could contain eroded soil which could adversely affect the waters of Indiana or adjacent property owners. To regulate wastewater discharges from mining and reclamation projects which utilize sedimentation basin treatment for pit dewatering and surface run-off. Wastewater Discharge Associated with Petroleum Products Terminals To establish discharge requirements for point source discharges for wastewater associated with petroleum products terminals. To establish discharge requirements for point source discharges of wastewater associated with ground water remediation systems for gasoline only. To establish requirements for point source discharges of wastewater associated with hydrostatic testing of commercial pipelines.