The resources on this page are intended to provide guidance on the Industrial General Permit and to provide some outreach materials on the permit for use by the public, storm water professionals and other agencies. New toolbox resources will be added as developed by the storm water staff at the State and Regional Water Boards.
Industrial General Permit Review
Exceedance Response Actions: Level 2 Expectations
The presentation is intended to provide the regulated community and the public with a general understanding of Exceedance Response Action (ERA) for Level 2. For specific questions, please contact staff of the State Water Board or the appropriate Regional Water Quality Control Board.
If a facility does not have industrial materials outdoors, does not conduct industrial activities outdoors and there is no exposure to storm water (in accordance with Section XVII of the Industrial General Permit) the facility may qualify for the NEC. The NEC allows for a reduction in monitoring storm water permit requirements, and the annual fee. This brochure summarizes the NEC requirements that can be found in the Industrial General Permit (State Water Board Order 2014-0057-DWQ).
This 2 page summary of the key components of the Industrial General Permit is intended to introduce the permit to individuals new to the program. (Note: Individuals are responsible for understanding the requirements set forth in the permit. This document does not provide an exhaustive summary of the permit requirements).
Presentations on the Industrial General Permit including Water Board Staff.
Notice of Intent (NOI) / Non-Exposure Certification (NEC) Training
State Water Resources Control Board (State Water Board) staff conducted two training classes on preparing and implementing NOIs and NECs. The class announcement and agenda is linked below. To view the recorded training session please follow the instruction guide be low to access the videos.
State Water Resources Control Board presentation on Standard Industrial Classification Codes (SIC) codes
The presentation is intended to provide the regulated community and the public with a general understanding of the application of SIC codes. This presentation is informational only, and is not intended to implement, interpret, or create any new or requirements. In the case of any conflict with existing statutes, regulations, or orders, the actual statute, regulation, or order governs. For specific SIC code questions, please contact staff of the State Water Board or the appropriate Regional Water Quality Control Board
Impaired Water Bodies
Industrial Storm Water Sampling Video
©2019 California State Water Resources Control Board Hosted on https://youtu.be/sNjcU4iNvTIv(run time 15.5 minutes) Copies of the film may be available in higher resolution formats. Email stormwater@waterboards.ca.gov or phone 866-563-3107 to request a copy.
This video is available for public use at no charge. Permission is required to modify, adapt, and/or distribute for profit this Organization’s materials protected by copyright. Industrial General Permit Trainer of Records, Qualified Industrial Stormwater Practitioners, and/or other entities may use this video for training purposes. The State Water Board or the Regional Water Quality Control Boards do not endorse the use of any products or services used in this video.
DISCLAIMER: This video is intended to provide the regulated community and the public with a general understanding of industrial stormwater sampling. This video is informational only, and does not implement, interpret, or create new requirements. In the case of any conflict with existing statutes, regulations, or orders, the actual statute, regulation, or order governs. For specific questions, please contact staff of the State Water Board or the appropriate Regional Water Quality Control Board.
2018 Amended Industrial Storm Water General Permit Public Training Presentation
State Water Resources Control Board staff conducted a training event on the 2018 Amended Industrial Storm Water General Permit, which covers the new requirements that are effective on July 1, 2020. The new requirements include sufficiently sensitive analytical test method implementation, Total Maximum Daily Load applicability and implementation, and compliance options to incentivize storm water capture and use. The following links are training material which include a recorded training session and the presentation slides.
American Chemistry Council - Operation Clean Sweep
Stormwater Permit Guide for Automotive Vehicle Dismantlers
