Notice

Extension of National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System

Extension of National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System General Permit for Stormwater Discharges from Small Municipal Separate Storm Sewer Systems (PAG-13)

Under The Clean Streams Law (35 P.S. §§ 691.1—691.1001) and sections 1905-A, 1917-A and 1920-A of The Administrative Code of 1929 (71 P.S. §§ 510-5, 510-17 and 510-20), the Department of Environmental Protection (Department) is, by this notice, extending the availability of the current National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System General Permit for Stormwater Discharges from Small Municipal Separate Storm Sewer Systems (PAG-13) until PAG-13 is reissued. The Department published notice of availability of the existing PAG-13 at 46 Pa.B. 2910 (June 4, 2016) and extension of the existing PAG-13 at 52 Pa.B. 6107 (September 24, 2022). This notice does not extend any deadlines that are contained in the existing PAG-13 that were previously set to expire on March 15, 2025, including the date by which implementation of Pollutant Reduction Plans and Pollutant Control Measures must be achieved.

The Department is extending the availability of the General Permit to adequately address issues related to the reissuance of PAG-13. During the period of administrative extension, the Department may not authorize new coverage under PAG-13.

To access the General Permit and related documents, visit the Department's eLibrary web site at www.depgreenport.state.pa.us/elibrary , select Permit and Authorization Packages, then Clean Water, then PAG-13 NPDES General Permit for Stormwater Discharges Small Municipal Separate Storm Sewer Systems (MS4S) 3800-PM-BCW0100.

Questions regarding the PAG-13 General Permit can be directed to Sean Furjanic, PE, at (717) 787-2137 or sefurjanic@pa.gov.

For more information on PAG-13, please visit DEP’s Stormwater website.

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