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Maryland’s NPDES Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4) Permits Tentative Determination to Issue Stormwater Permit for Frederick County
MDE has reached a tentative determination to issue an NPDES permit to Frederick County to control storm drain system pollutant discharges. MDE has drafted a permit designed to comply with the United States Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) regulations and to control stormwater pollutant discharges from the County’s storm drain system. The permit is issued for five years.
Under the conditions of the permit, the County is required to possess the legal authority to control storm drain system pollutants, continue mapping its storm sewer system, monitor stormwater discharges, and develop and implement comprehensive management programs. The permit also requires increases in impervious area treatment goals, the development of litter control programs, and the implementation of environmental site design for new and redevelopment projects to the maximum extent practicable. The County is also required to develop and implement plans to address stormwater waste load allocations established under EPA approved total maximum daily loads. Penalties for failure to comply with the terms of the permit are provided. This permit and a fact sheet may be viewed here:
Draft NPDES Permit for Frederick County
Fact Sheet concerning the Frederick County NPDES Permit For more information concerning this permit, please contact Mr. Raymond Bahr at 410-537-3543 or 1-800-
633-6101 or by email at Raymond.Bahr@maryland.gov. Copies of the document may be procured at a cost of 36¢ per page. MDE will hold a public hearing concerning this tentative determination if a written request is received by July 21, 2014. Written requests should be directed to Mr. Brian Clevenger, Maryland Department of the Environment, Water Management Administration, Sediment, Stormwater, and Dam Safety Program, 1800 Washington Blvd., STE. 440, Baltimore, Maryland 21230-1708. Written comments concerning this tentative determination will be accepted through July 31, 2014.
MDE has extended the public comment period on the tentative determination to issue the stormwater permit for Frederick County. Written	comments concerning this tentative determination will now be accepted through September 29, 2014. Tentative Determination to Issue Stormwater Permit for Carroll County
MDE has reached a tentative determination to issue an NPDES permit to Carroll County to control storm drain system pollutant discharges. MDE has drafted a permit designed to comply with the United States Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) regulations and to control stormwater pollutant discharges from the County’s storm drain system. The permit is issued for five years.
Draft NPDES Permit for Carroll County
Fact Sheet concerning the Carroll County NPDES Permit For more information concerning this permit, please contact Mr. Raymond Bahr at 410-537-3543 or 1-800-
633-6101 or by email at Raymond.Bahr@maryland.gov. Copies of the document may be procured at a cost of 36¢ per page. MDE will hold a public hearing concerning this tentative determination if a written request is received by July 21, 2014. Written requests should be directed to Mr. Brian Clevenger, Maryland Department of the Environment, Water Management Administration, Sediment, Stormwater, and Dam Safety Program, 1800 Washington Blvd., STE. 440, Baltimore, Maryland 21230-1708. Written comments concerning this tentative determination will be accepted through July 31, 2014. Tentative Determination to Issue Stormwater Permit for Charles County
MDE has reached a tentative determination to issue an NPDES permit to Charles County to control storm drain system pollutant discharges. MDE has drafted a permit designed to comply with the United States Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) regulations and to control stormwater pollutant discharges from the County’s storm drain system. The permit is issued for five years.
Draft NPDES Permit for Charles County
Fact Sheet concerning the Charles County NPDES Permit
For more information concerning this permit, please contact Mr. Raymond Bahr at 410-537-3543 or 1-800-633-
6101 or by email at Raymond.Bahr@maryland.gov. Copies of the document may be procured at a cost of 36¢ per page. MDE will hold a public hearing concerning this tentative determination if a written request is received by July 18, 2014. Written requests should be directed to Mr. Brian Clevenger, Maryland Department of the Environment, Water Management Administration, Sediment, Stormwater, and Dam Safety Program, 1800 Washington Blvd., STE. 440, Baltimore, Maryland 21230-1708. Written comments concerning this tentative determination will be accepted through July 28, 2014.
MDE has extended the public comment period on the tentative determination to issue the stormwater permit for Charles County. Written comments concerning this tentative determination will now be accepted through September 26, 2014.
Tentative Determination to Issue Stormwater Permit for Harford County
MDE has reached a tentative determination to issue an NPDES permit to Harford County to control storm drain system pollutant discharges. MDE has drafted a permit designed to comply with the United States Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) regulations and to control stormwater pollutant discharges from the County’s storm drain system. The permit is issued for five years.
Draft NPDES Permit for Harford County
Fact Sheet concerning the Harford County NPDES Permit
MDE has extended the public comment period on the tentative determination to issue the stormwater permit for Harford County. Written comments concerning this tentative determination will now be accepted through September 26, 2014.
Tentative Determination to Issue Stormwater Permit for Howard County
MDE has reached a tentative determination to issue an NPDES permit to Howard County to control storm drain system pollutant discharges. MDE has drafted a permit designed to comply with the United States Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) regulations and to control stormwater pollutant discharges from the County’s storm drain system. The permit is issued for five years.
Under the conditions of the permit, the County is required to possess the legal authority to control storm drain system pollutants, continue mapping its storm sewer system, monitor stormwater discharges, and develop and implement comprehensive management programs. The permit also increases impervious area treatment goals, requires the implementation of litter control programs and environmental site design for new and redevelopment projects to the maximum extent practicable. The County is also required to develop and implement plans to address waste load allocations established under EPA approved total maximum daily loads. Penalties for failure to comply with the terms of the permit are provided. This permit and a fact sheet may be viewed here:
Draft NPDES Permit for Howard County
Fact Sheet concerning the Howard County NPDES Permit
6101 or by email at Raymond.Bahr@maryland.gov. Copies of the document may be procured at a cost of 36¢ per page. MDE will hold a public hearing concerning this tentative determination if a written request is received by June 25, 2014. Written requests should be directed to Mr. Brian Clevenger, Maryland Department of the Environment, Water Management Administration, Sediment, Stormwater, and Dam Safety Program, 1800 Washington Blvd., STE. 440, Baltimore, Maryland 21230-1708. Written comments concerning this tentative determination will be accepted through July 4, 2014.
MDE has extended the public comment period on the tentative determination to issue the stormwater permit for Howard County. Written comments concerning this tentative determination will now be accepted through July 23, 2014.
Final Determination to Issue Stormwater Permit to Anne Arundel County (February 10, 2014)
The Maryland Department of the Environment (MDE) has reached a final determination to reissue a National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) stormwater permit to Anne Arundel County, Maryland. This permit covers stormwater discharges from the storm drain system owned or operated by Anne Arundel County. Permit requirements include implementing comprehensive stormwater management programs for addressing runoff from new and redevelopment projects, restoring urban areas where there is currently little or no stormwater management, and working toward meeting stormwater waste load allocations for local water resources and Chesapeake Bay. Also included in the permit are conditions that require the County to possess the necessary legal authority to control stormwater discharges,map its storm drain system, monitor urban runoff, and eliminate illicit discharges to the storm drain system. MDE has met with various stakeholders over the past several years regarding this permit, held a public hearing to accept testimony on August 7, 2013, and accepted public comments through August 19, 2013. It is MDE's final determination that this permit complies with the United States Environmental Protection Agency’s NPDES regulations to control stormwater pollutant discharges from Anne Arundel County’s storm drain system to the maximum extent practicable. MDE's final determination is subject to judicial review at the request of any person that meets the threshold standing requirements under federal law and participated in the public participation process through the submission of written or oral comments. The final determination may be found on MDE's web site at www.mde.maryland.gov or by contacting Mr. Brian Clevenger, Maryland Department of the Environment, 1800 Washington Blvd., Suite 440, Baltimore, Maryland 21230-1708, or call (410) 537-3543. Requests for judicial review in accordance with §1-601 and §1-605 of the Environment Article need to be made on or before March 14, 2014.
Written testimony and comments received during the Public Hearing held on August 7, 2013, and written comments received before August 19, 2013 may be viewed here:
Anne Arundel County NPDES Phase I MS4 Permit
The Maryland Department of the Environment (MDE) has reached a final determination to reissue a National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) stormwater permit to Prince George’s County, Maryland. This permit covers stormwater discharges from the storm drain system owned or operated by Prince George’s County. Permit requirements include implementing comprehensive stormwater management programs for addressing runoff from new and redevelopment projects, restoring urban areas where there is currently little or no stormwater management, and working toward meeting stormwater waste load allocations for local water resources and Chesapeake Bay. Also included in the permit are conditions that require the County to possess the necessary legal authority to control stormwater discharges, map its storm drain system, monitor urban runoff, and eliminate illicit discharges to the storm drain system. MDE has met with various stakeholders over the past several years regarding this permit, held a public hearing to accept testimony on June 5, 2013, and accepted public comments through June 27, 2013. It is MDE's final determination that this permit complies with the United States Environmental Protection Agency’s NPDES regulations to control stormwater pollutant discharges from Prince George’s County’s storm drain system to the maximum extent practicable. MDE's final determination is subject to judicial review at the request of any person that meets the threshold standing requirements under federal law and participated in the public participation process through the submission of written or oral comments. The final determination may be found on MDE's web site at www.mde.maryland.gov or by contacting Mr. Brian Clevenger, Maryland Department of the Environment, 1800 Washington Blvd., Suite 440, Baltimore, Maryland 21230-1708, or call (410) 537-3543. Requests for judicial review in accordance with §1-601 and §1-605 of the Environment Article need to be made on or before February 3, 2014.
Written testimony and comments received during the Public Hearing held on May 15, 2013, and written comments received before June 27, 2013 may be viewed here:
Prince George's County NPDES Phase I MS4 Permit
The Maryland Department of the Environment (MDE) has reached a final determination to reissue a National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) stormwater permit to Baltimore City, Maryland. This permit covers stormwater discharges from the storm drain system owned or operated by Baltimore City. Permit requirements include implementing comprehensive stormwater management programs for addressing runoff from new and redevelopment projects, restoring urban areas where there is currently little or no stormwater management, and working toward meeting stormwater waste load allocations for local water resources and Chesapeake Bay. Also included in the permit are conditions that require the City to possess the necessary legal authority to control stormwater discharges, map its storm drain system, monitor urban runoff, and eliminate illicit discharges to the storm drain system. MDE has met with various stakeholders over the past several years regarding this permit, held a public hearing to accept testimony on August 7, 2012, and accepted public comments through September 21, 2012. It is MDE's final determination that this permit complies with the United States Environmental Protection Agency’s NPDES regulations to control stormwater pollutant discharges from Baltimore City’s storm drain system to the maximum extent practicable. MDE's final determination is subject to judicial review at the request of any person that meets the threshold standing requirements under federal law and participated in the public participation process through the submission of written or oral comments. The final determination may be found on MDE's web site at www.mde.maryland.gov or by contacting Mr. Brian Clevenger, Maryland Department of the Environment, 1800 Washington Blvd., Suite 440, Baltimore, Maryland 21230-1708, or call (410) 537-3543. Requests for judicial review in accordance with §1-601 and §1-605 of the Environment Article need to be made on or before January 26, 2014.
Written testimony and comments received during the Public Hearing held on August 7, 2012, and written comments received before September 21, 2012 may be viewed here:
Baltimore City NPDES Phase I MS4 Permit
The Maryland Department of the Environment (MDE) has reached a final determination to reissue a National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) stormwater permit to Baltimore County, Maryland. This permit covers stormwater discharges from the storm drain system owned or operated by Baltimore County. Permit requirements include implementing comprehensive stormwater management programs for addressing runoff from new and redevelopment projects, restoring urban areas where there is currently little or no stormwater management, and working toward meeting stormwater waste load allocations for local water resources and Chesapeake Bay. Also included in the permit are conditions that require the County to possess the necessary legal authority to control stormwater discharges, map its storm drain system, monitor urban runoff, and eliminate illicit discharges to the storm drain system. MDE has met with various stakeholders over the past several years regarding this permit, held a public hearing to accept testimony on July 26, 2013, and accepted public comments through July 10, 2013. It is MDE's final determination that this permit complies with the United States Environmental Protection Agency’s NPDES regulations to control stormwater pollutant discharges from Baltimore County’s storm drain system to the maximum extent practicable. MDE's final determination is subject to judicial review at the request of any person that meets the threshold standing requirements under federal law and participated in the public participation process through the submission of written or oral comments. The final determination may be found on MDE's web site at www.mde.maryland.gov or by contacting Mr. Brian Clevenger, Maryland Department of the Environment, 1800 Washington Blvd., Suite 440, Baltimore, Maryland 21230-1708, or call (410) 537-3543. Requests for judicial review in accordance with §1-601 and §1-605 of the Environment Article need to be made on or before January 22, 2014.
Written testimony and comments received during the Public Hearing held on June 26, 2013, and written comments received before July 10, 2013 may be viewed here:
Baltimore County NPDES Phase I MS4 Permit
NPDES Phase I Permits:
The Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) stormwater regulations were published in 1990. Phase I of these regulations require large urban jurisdictions to control pollution in stormwater to the maximum extent practicable (MEP). For permitting purposes, municipalities with populations of greater than 250,000 are considered “large” and those with populations of between 100,000 and 250,000 as “medium.” Municipalities with less than 100,000 are handled separately under Phase II NPDES stormwater rules discussed below (click here to learn more about Phase II). After receiving applications from Phase I municipalities in 1991 and 1992, MDE began issuing NPDES municipal stormwater permits in 1993. These permits are updated every five years. You can view background information on each jurisdiction by clicking on the municipality's name in the chart below. Initial permits, current permits, and links to the agency responsible for administering each local permit are also accessible by clicking on the respective links below.
Dept. of Public Works / Watershed Ecosystem and Restoration
Dept. of Environmental Resources Medium Jurisdictions
Restoration Projects: restore between 10% and 20% of uncontrolled impervious surfaces based on watershed assessments during each five-year permit cycle
"More information on TMDLs may be found on MDE's webpage here:
Maryland’s NPDES Municipal Stormwater Permits - Phase II
In December 1999, the EPA promulgated NPDES Phase II stormwater requirements. As a result, many of the localities and State and federal agencies not permitted under Phase I were required to obtain NPDES permit coverage under the federal Clean Water Act (CWA). Approximately 60 cities and towns in Maryland with populations greater than 1,000 have been designated for coverage by EPA or the MDE. Each Phase II municipality is required to implement the following six minimum measures: public education and outreach; public participation and involvement; illicit discharge detection and elimination; construction site runoff control; post-construction runoff control; and pollution prevention/good housekeeping. Implementation of these minimum control measures will help efforts toward improving the quality of Maryland’s streams, rivers, and Chesapeake Bay through the continued improvement of stormwater management and erosion and sediment control programs; the removal of illicit discharges; and public education.
To provide coverage to Phase II municipalities, MDE adopted a general permit on April 14, 2003 that addresses the six minimum control measures. Application requirements, measurable goals, BMP implementation schedules, and annual reporting requirements are addressed as well. NPDES Phase II Notices of Intent. A copy of the general permit may be found here:
NPDES Phase II General Permit
MDE has received the following Notices of Intent for coverage under the NPDES Phase II stormwater general permit.
To provide coverage to State and federal agencies, MDE adopted a general permit on November 12, 2004 that addresses the six minimum control measures. Application requirements, measurable goals, BMP implementation schedules, and annual reporting requirements are addressed as well. A copy of the general permit may be found here:
General Permit for State and Federal Agencies
MDE has received the following NOI's for coverage under the NPDES Phase II Stormwater General Permit for Discharges from State and Federal Small MS4s:
United States Department of Agriculture APHIS-PPQ
National Plant Germplasm & Biotechnology Laboratory
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Naval District Washington, Indian Head
Library of Congress at Fort Meade
Multiple (outside Phase I Jurisdictions)
Multiple Metro Rail Stations
U.S. Department of Commerce, National Institute of Standards & Technology (NIST)
Ellicott City District Court & John R. Hargrove District Court
U.S. Department of the Army, Reserves
Glen Burnie Headquarters
Questions about NPDES municipal permits may be directed the Sediment, Stormwater, and Dam Safety Program at 410-537-3543 or emailed to Mr Raymond Bahr at Raymond.Bahr@maryland.gov.