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This document is a draft National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit which authorizes the New Hampshire Fish and Game Department to discharge treated hatchery effluent into Patch

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How to fill out AUTHORIZATION TO DISCHARGE UNDER THE NATIONAL POLLUTANT DISCHARGE ELIMINATION SYSTEM

1. Begin by obtaining the AUTHORIZATION TO DISCHARGE application form from the appropriate Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) regional office or their website.
2. Carefully read the instructions provided with the form to understand the requirements.
3. Fill in the required information about your facility, including the name, address, and contact information.
4. Provide detailed information about the types of discharges your facility will have, including the pollutants involved.
5. Describe the location where the discharge will occur, including relevant geographic and topographic details.
6. Include data on the volume and frequency of discharges.
7. Attach any necessary supporting documentation, such as plans for pollution control measures.
8. Review the application thoroughly for completeness and accuracy.
9. Submit the completed form and any supporting documents to the appropriate EPA office.

Who needs AUTHORIZATION TO DISCHARGE UNDER THE NATIONAL POLLUTANT DISCHARGE ELIMINATION SYSTEM?

1. Industries and facilities that discharge pollutants into U.S. waters and are required to have a permit under the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES).
2. Municipalities operating wastewater treatment plants that release treated effluents.
3. Any entity whose operations may result in discharges that could impact water quality and that legally necessitates compliance with federal or state water pollution control regulations.

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What is a national pollutant discharge elimination system?

As authorized by the Clean Water Act, the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit program controls water pollution by regulating point sources that discharge pollutants into waters of the United States.

What three general types of monitoring requirements does the NPDES permit contain?

The monitoring and reporting conditions section of an NPDES permit generally includes specific requirements for the following items: Monitoring locations. Monitoring frequencies. Sample collection methods.

What US law authorizes the NPDES?

The NPDES permit program, created in 1972 by the Clean Water Act (CWA), helps address water pollution by regulating point sources that discharge pollutants to waters of the United States.

What is NPDES regulated?

As authorized by the Clean Water Act, the NPDES Permit Program controls water pollution by regulating point sources that discharge pollutants into waters of the United States. Point sources are discrete conveyances such as pipes or man-made ditches.

Where is EPA the NPDES permitting authority?

In many states, most NPDES permits are issued by the authorized state. EPA is the sole permitting authority in three states (Massachusetts, New Hampshire, and New Mexico) and for certain discharges in other states, territories, and Indian Country.

Which section of the Federal water pollution Control Act amendments of 1972 authorized the NPDES program?

Section 402 of the Clean Water Act requires that all construction sites on an acre or greater of land, as well as municipal, industrial and commercial facilities discharging wastewater or stormwater directly from a point source (a pipe, ditch or channel) into a surface water of the United States (a lake, river, and/or

Who is required to have a NPDES permit?

If you discharge from a point source into the waters of the United States, you need an NPDES permit. If you discharge pollutants into a municipal sanitary sewer system, you do not need an NPDES permit, but you should ask the municipality about their permit requirements.

What is Section 402 of the Federal water pollution Control Act?

Section 402 of the Clean Water Act requires that a discharge of any pollutant or combination of pollutants to surface waters that are deemed waters of the United States be regulated by a National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit.

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What is AUTHORIZATION TO DISCHARGE UNDER THE NATIONAL POLLUTANT DISCHARGE ELIMINATION SYSTEM?

The AUTHORIZATION TO DISCHARGE UNDER THE NATIONAL POLLUTANT DISCHARGE ELIMINATION SYSTEM (NPDES) is a permit issued by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) or authorized state agencies that allows the discharge of pollutants into waters of the United States. It ensures that discharges meet water quality standards and protect public health and the environment.

Who is required to file AUTHORIZATION TO DISCHARGE UNDER THE NATIONAL POLLUTANT DISCHARGE ELIMINATION SYSTEM?

Any entity that plans to discharge pollutants from a point source into waters of the United States, including industrial facilities, municipal wastewater treatment plants, and stormwater discharges, is required to file for AUTHORIZATION TO DISCHARGE under the NPDES.

How to fill out AUTHORIZATION TO DISCHARGE UNDER THE NATIONAL POLLUTANT DISCHARGE ELIMINATION SYSTEM?

To fill out the AUTHORIZATION TO DISCHARGE application, applicants must provide information such as facility details, discharge locations, types of pollutants, and details about the treatment processes in place. The application may include specific forms and require compliance with state or federal guidelines.

What is the purpose of AUTHORIZATION TO DISCHARGE UNDER THE NATIONAL POLLUTANT DISCHARGE ELIMINATION SYSTEM?

The purpose of the AUTHORIZATION TO DISCHARGE is to regulate the discharge of pollutants to ensure that they meet established water quality standards, prevent water pollution, and protect aquatic ecosystems and public health from harmful contaminants.

What information must be reported on AUTHORIZATION TO DISCHARGE UNDER THE NATIONAL POLLUTANT DISCHARGE ELIMINATION SYSTEM?

Information reported on the AUTHORIZATION TO DISCHARGE includes the name and address of the discharger, the facility's location, a description of the processes generating discharges, the types and quantities of pollutants, monitoring and reporting requirements, and details about compliance with applicable water quality standards.